Strangers attack
Subject Fight round 1
OOC: The map didn't change my turn. I'm just gonna drop back in front of Rochelle and shoot #5 with magic missle.
From: Kevin
Subject Fight round 1
OOC: Mark, since Ran's actions will happen before Harp's, I will adjust my turn as follows
IC: Harp, hearing Ran's shout to protect Rochelle, takes a short step (5 ft. step) and grabs Rochelle by the arm. "Get behind the tree over there. Keep it between yourself and the fight." With that, he pushes her toward the tree that is to his right. He will also move toward the tree (regular move action), keeping his body between her and the fight. Once in by the tree, he will pray to Heironious - "Oh powerful battle Lord, I again beseach thee, grant your blessings upon me and my companions as we battle these minions of our enemy". (Bless on group)
OOC: Mark am I OK on what I have proposed? I think I am, but you are the guru.
From: Mark
Subject Fight round 1
I will have to check but it looks ok to me.
I have an internet auction to run here in about 1/2 an hour and then I have to prepare for another two bids due tomorrow.
However both kids are gone tonight so I will be able to do a turn tonight.
From: Josh
Subject Fight round 1
Since Kal is acting after Harp he will just take stance next to Harp, protecting Rochelle. He'll then cast Magic Missle at #5.
From: Jake
Subject Fight round 1
OOC: Mark, is the "S" on the map Surin or Salix?
IC: Surin is startled for a moment by how quickly the situation had turned from uneasy parlay to bloodshed. Almost without thinking, he slips into the grass and brush and begins curving silently around the melee. His instinct is to protect his fallen comrade, but if there is anyone among their attackers who could avoid Surin's axe, it would be this one. Better to work his way toward a spot from which he can do more good, he thinks, and begins moving along the perimeter of the battle, arcing toward a point from which he can attack the spellcaster.
Round 1
Subject Round 1
Bel will fire two arrows at stranger #3 (who fired magic at Fal) this round, then withdraw his 5 foot step back.
From: Mark
Subject Map
Surin is the S and Salix is the SA.
From: Kevin
Subject Turn
Turn, Turn, Turn, Turn, Turn, Turn, Turn.........
The crowd starts chanting. The natives are restless.
From: Mark
Subject Turn
Ok
Everyone has a turn in. I will try and get round 1 finished at noon.
From: Mark
Subject Turn
I am working on it but I just got about 6 e-mails all wanting me to do things. I have to take care of those and then I can get back to it. I am doing Salix's turn now.
From: Mark
Subject Round 1 continued
Initiative (Stranger5, Ran, Bel, Stanger1, Stranger3, Harp, Kal, Stranger2, Stranger4, Rochelle, Surin, Salix, Cai, Fal)
Ran looks a bit amazed at how quickly the situation changed. One second he is trying to get some space between his friends and the strangers and the next they are being attacked. As he watches, one of the unarmored strangers runs at Cai and attacks her. Ran is not concerned, since he knows her to be a competent fighter, but he is surprised when she does almost nothing to defend herself. ?Harp, protect Rochelle? he shouts, quickly moving to help Cai, drawing his sword as he moves, and attacks the man(AC13, 10+6=16, hit, damage 6). His sword arcs around aiming for the neck. The man is able to dodge the worst of the blow, but still takes a long cut along his left forearm.
Bel watches the bolt of magical energy strike his friend Fal. ?Magic user? Bel thinks and decides to remove that threat. He lines up his shot trying to see past the man in plate that is between him and his target. His first shot is on the mark but his aim is thrown off on the second (AC13, 11+5=16, 1+5=6, hit, miss, damage 3). The arrow grazes the man but does no major damage. Bel then takes a step back. (5-foot step.)
The man in chain mail (Stranger1) grabs a small vial at his waist, pops the stopper and swallows the contents. He then moves towards Ran and ends up at his back, drawing his trident and sickle.
The man in the back (Stranger3) who had cast the spell grimaces at the pain from the wound caused by the arrow that Bel had shot at him. He is able to overcome it (Concentration check, DC15, 12+6=18, success). He makes a quick gesture and speaks a few words and a shimmering shield of force appears in front of him.
Hearing Ran's command, Harp takes a quick step forward and grabs Rochelle. ?Get behind that tree over there? he tells her and pushes her towards the small tree that is to their right. He guards her with his body as they move towards the slight protection of the tree. As he goes he chants the prayer of blessing from the battle god. All the party members feel the courage of the battle lord fill their senses and remove what small fears they had.
Kal, still not to trusting of Harp's intentions, backs up besides Rochelle and the ? orc. He chants the words he learned and a magical bolt of energy leaps from the tip of his rapier. However when it gets to the man that had attacked Cai (Stranger5) the bolt disappears (Spell resistance, DC7, 2+2=4, fail, spell failure).
The man in plate in front of Bel (Stranger2) charges at Bel, swinging his sword in a full overhand blow (AC18, 13+8=21, hit, damage 7). Bel tries to dodge out of the way but still gets a crushing blow to his shoulder, the fine chain shirt not parting but not stopping the energy of the blow.
The other man in plate (Stranger4) touches a small item to his Morningstar and chants a few words. A small glow surrounds the weapon. He then moves up and closes with Ran.
Rochelle stumbles as she is pushed towards the tree. She recovers her footing and moves under her own power to behind what little cover the tree can provide.
Surin is shocked at how fast things became violent. Almost on instinct he slips into the ground cover and starts to move around the battle.
Salix, steps back a bit at all the confusion, but one thing is clear, these strangers are intent on killing him and his friends. ?Metal armor? They attack us wearing metal armor? Idiots. Metal is part of the earth. They will learn their folly.? He touches the symbol on his armor and chants the prayer of earth and fire. He feels the heat flow from the earth and he guides it to the two men in plate. (Spell resistance check, DC7, 10+4=14, 11+4=15, both success.) Salix can feel the heat attempting to affect the armor of the man attacking Bel and it failing (Will save DC15, 18+1=19, save, no effect). He also feels the other man resist the effects of the prayer (Will save DC 15, 16+4=20, save, no effect).
Cai shakes her head and clears the cobwebs. Her jaw is soar and there is a man in front of her who looks like he wants to beat her to death.
Fal grunts at the pain (Concentration check, DC12, 11+1=12, success). Recognizing the spell (spellcraft DC11, 13+11=24, success) as a magic missile, Fal thinks to himself ?So that is what it feels like. Time to turn the tables.? (Spot check, 4+3=7, fail) He then chants the words that he had memorized and points his fingers at the spell caster in the back. The two missiles leap from his finger tips. He watches them fly towards the other man but flash a few inches before they hit him, doing no damage.
OODM: I will send out a map tonight.
From: Randy
Subject Round 2
Ran, seeing himself being surrounded, decides he will leave the unarmored man to Cai and will focus his efforts on the heavily armed opponents. He will attack the man with the trident and sickle and will try to avoid the morningstar of the man in plate (dodge if applicable).
From: Mark
Subject Round 2 and OrneryCon
As some of you know I am having OrneryCon on Saturday. Friday will be my prep day so it is very likely I will not get a turn done. IF every one has sent in a response to round 1 I might get one done tomorrow or early Saturday morning.
From: Jake
Subject Map
That makes sense. For some reason I was oblivious to the SA on the map.
From: Josh
Subject Round 2
Kal will cast Scorching Ray at #2. I'm not sure if he drew his rapier yet, but if hasn't, he'll do that this turn as well. (It's a free action because of quick draw)
From: Jake
Subject Round 2
Catching glimpses of the combat as he slips through the brush, Surin feels dismay at the skill displayed by the attackers. It lasts only a moment, however, before a sense of confidence fills him, catching in him like wind in a sail and propelling him forward. Bolts of arcane energy fizzle out before striking the mage that he is working his way toward, but with the newfound courage filling him he is not as concerned as he would otherwise be. "Immune to magic, eh?" he thinks. "We'll see how you do against cold steel, and if that don't work I've got a few other things I might try."
[OOC: Surin is continuing to work his way around to within striking distance of the mage. I have no idea how long it'll take him to get there, but his plan is to get within range and let loose with a throwing axe. If he sees other projectile weapons either bouncing harmlessly off of the mage or being deflected before they can strike, he'll see if it's possible to close with the mage and run him through with his rapier (he's got the weapon finesse feat, just to remind you, Mark).]
From: Mark
Subject Round 2
It will take a while. He only moves at 10 when sneaking.
From: Mark
Subject Round 2 amp
Here is the map as of the start of round 2.
Jake was right though, I forgot to put Salix on the last map. :(
Waiting on turns.
From: Karl
Subject Round 2
Salix will sacrifice "warp wood" for "summon nature's ally 2" and have the summoned creature/s attack the mage. However, I can't get to the D&D Docs so I don't know what can be summoned exactly and I'm out of town until Monday. I'm going to let Kevin decide what will be summoned.
Thanks Kevin ;-)
From: Jake
Subject Sneaking
No problem--I'd rather have him get there whole and undetected than perforated. Besides, this way he can take in the battle and determine the most effective attack to launch. And if everyone is slaughtered he can just sneak away. :)
From: Kevin
Subject Round 2
OOC: Karl, you are the best. I have an idea, but I want to check my manual first. I will respond shortly.
From: Kevin
Subject Round 2
Harp, seeing Ran surrounded by enemies, is torn. He has been commanded to protect Rochelle, but his leader, his friend, had enemies on all sides. What to do? He had used his own judgement before, and it had usually landed him on Work Detail. He knew that he should follow his orders, but he could not leave his friend to die. What should he do?
Making his decision,he drops his crossbow (free action) and draws his sword (free action). As he starts to move he yells to Kal to help Bel against the man in plate armor. Harp heads off at an angle behind Fal, telling Fal to drop back and help protect Rochelle. As Harp moves past Fal and to behind Salix, he yells to the druid " If Obad-Hai really wants to help, he could send you a hippogriff to surprise that mage". With that Harp will step around Salix and come up next to Kendrick. He will then take an attack at Kendrick (Stranger1, right?).
OOC: Mark, from my review of the map, Harp should be able to go 4 diagonal squares (if he hustles) and still get in a regular attack. He will head behind Fal and Salix, around the front of Salix and up to caddy corner to Kendrick.
Given Karl's desire to have Harp decide where Nature's ally will appear behind Stranger3 (were ever he is). It should get a full attack (2 claws and a beak), and I want them all on that magic user.
Karl, thanks for the opportunity. Buckbeak will turn the tide ( I hope). If you want to write up Salix's response to Harp's impetous request, be my guest, but Harp is thinking something large, fast, and with multiple attacks.
Drawing weapons
Subject Drawing weapons
OOC: Mark, realized the drawing my sword is not a free action, but can be combined with my move action since I have a BAB of +1 or greater. Assuming that Ran does not move, Harp will move into Fal's square (accroding to movement rules, I can pass through squares occupied by friends with no penalty) then move 2 squares south and then diagonally to put Harp on the other side of Kendrick (this assumes that Kendrick does not move during his turn). If Kendrick moves, then Harp will move where he is able to flank one of the opponents. He will then attack that opponent.
His comments to Kal, Fal, and Salix will remain the same.
Turns and a slight delay of game
Subject Turn
I am still waiting for something from Derrell, Rob and Jason.
Just to let you know, my grandma died on Friday. Kevin and I will be flying down Wednesday morning for the viewing that night and the funeral on Thursday. We will be back Thursday afternoon/evening. I expect that we will not have internet access during that time so the game will be on hold during those two days.
From: Randy
Subject Turn
Sorry for your loss Mark. Take all the time you need before getting the game back on track.
From: Jason
Subject Turn
For some reason I got an error message trying to send this to the list earlier, so this time I'm sending it to the DM as well.
Cai watches unconcerned as one of the strangers approaches her rapidly, and bemusedly watches him strike her in the face. There is a slight pain, and concentrating on that sensation seems to help her free her mind of the cobwebs ensnaring it. Shaking her head slightly, she is dismayed to see that the strangers have closed with her friends and are displaying a high degree of skill.
Her first concern is with the man who struck her. She notes that Ran is surrounded on three sides by combatants. "So its 3 on 2 is it? We'll see about that!" she thinks. Taking a step back (presumably diagonal towards Salix, but mostly out of threatened areas) and drawing her sword, she calls to the woodland powers to aid her. (Summon Nature's Ally, Wolf, down and right from stranger 5 assuming he doesn't run off. If he moves somewhere else, put the wolf behind stranger 4 so he's flanked.)
Bel's actions
Subject Round 2
Bel will fire two arrows at the man closest to him, if possible, and withdraw.
Round 2
Subject Round 2
Lets get it on.
From: Mark
Subject Round 2
OK I have heard from everyone but Derrell so I will try and do a turn at lunch, or no later than tonight.
From: Mark
Subject Round 2
Initiative(Stranger5, Ran, Bel, Stranger1, Stranger3, Harp, Kal, Stranger 2, Stranger4, Rochelle, Surin, Salix, Cai, Fal)
The stranger fighting Cai (Stanger5) again snaps a fist at her head but is distracted by all the activity around him. He misses by a wide margin. (AC16, 3+6=9, miss)
Ran realizes that he is almost surrounded. Hoping that Cai will be able to take care of herself, he turns his attention to the stranger in chain (Stranger1). He makes a cut at the man's chest (AC19, 12+7=19, hit) and is able to slip his longsword by the man's guard. The chain shirt turns most of the blade. (Damage 5).
Bel tries to back peddle a bit (5 foot step) in an effort to give him a little room in which to get a shot off at the man in plate in front of him. However his way is blocked by the tree behind him. He raises his bow to take a shot and the man swings his sword as Bel takes aim. (AOO using a ranged weapon in a threatened square) The sword slices across Bel's belly. (AC18, 17+6=23, hit, damage 6) His elfin chain stops most of the damage, but Bel winces at the pain.
Bel now takes his shots at point blank range. (AC21, 15+7=22, 5+7=12, hit, miss, Damage 8) Bel's first arrow finds a spot between two armored plates and sinks in to the feathers. The second arrow bounces off the chest plate and shatters.
Stanger1 twirls his two weapons in a blurring circle. Ran finds himself having a bit of trouble keeping his eye on the weapons as well as the two other foes around him. Ran makes a quick glance behind him and the Stranger makes his move. He jabs with his trident and when Ran moves his shield to try and intercept he slashes with the sickle. (AC20, 19+10=29, 12+10=22, hit, hit, Damage 6+9=15) Ran is able to catch the trident on his shield and his arm is stunned by the force of the blow. He is caught off guard by the slash of the sickle and it opens a nasty cut along his forearm, the curved blade reaching over the top of the shield.
Stranger3 again makes the gestures and says the words that can not be remembered when they are heard and another bolt of energy leaps from his finger tips and slams into Fal's chest. (Damage 4)
Harp watches as Ran deflects Kendrick's trident but is cut by the sickle. Ran has commanded him to protect Rochelle but Ran is surrounded by three enemies. He can not let Ran be killed. What would the Captain say? Dropping his crossbow, he pushes his way between Kal and Fal. ?Fal, drop back and help protect Rochelle, Kal help Bel. I?ll help Ran.? As he moves he draws his longsword. As he passes Salix he whispers to him ?If Obad-Hai really wants to help, he could send a hippogriff or something to surprise that mage.? Harp tries to get into a flanking position on Kendrick but realizes that he can not get into position in time to get an attack on Kendrick. Deciding that it is better to get in any attack, Harp moves in front of Salix and swings his sword at Kendrick's side.(AC19, 16+10=26, hit, damage 10) Harp's sword slices across the chain armor and several of the links part from the power of the swing, the flesh beneath separating.
Kal responds to heat of battle and Harp's command voice almost with out thinking about it. He takes a quick step to the left and forward to get a better shot at the man attacking Bel (5 foot step). He then chants the words he learned and focuses on his rapier, the power channeling through the enchanted weapon. (Spell failure check, 86, success) Kal feels an odd sensation as the fire leaps from his rapier. There is something opposing his will. (Magic Resistance DC7, 9+2=11, success) He clamps down and the force penetrates the resistance and the fire engulfs the man in plate. (AC11, 16+4=20, hit, damage 12)
Stranger2, flames still flickering on his armor, takes a step away from Bel, reaches to his belt and pulls up a small vial to his mouth. He pulls the stopper with his teeth and swallows the contents. The burns on his face scab over and heal as Bel and Kal watch.
Stranger4 swings his morning star at Ran, but the ? elf is able to dodge the clumsy blow easily. (AC20, 2+5=7, miss)
Rochelle moves herself further behind the tree, while Surin continues his slow, stealthy movement towards the magic user in the back.
Salix sees that all of the enemies are occupied except for the magic user in the back. ?Let's see what kind of company we can find for him? Salix thinks to himself. Touching the symbol on his armor, he starts to chant the prayer that will summon an ally of nature itself. (Full round action, creature will appear next round)
Cai decides to call on help from nature. She takes a step back towards Salix, drawing her sword as she does. She also pulls out her symbol of nature and starts to chant the summoning prayer as well. (Full round action, creature will appear next round)
Fal, his chest still hurting from the bolt of force that has just hit him, stumbles back towards where Rochelle is hiding.
OODM: Next round, assuming nothing interrupts their casting, Salix and Cai will both summons creatures just before their action, so they will be able to do something on their action. However, it the spells are disrupted then the creatures will not show up.
Actions for round 3. Map will follow tonight.
From: Randy
Subject Round 3
Ran will continue to focus his attacks and concentration on the man with the trident and sickle. He will ignore the man with the morningstar for this round, hoping not to take another blow from the sickle.
From: Josh
Subject Round 3
Is there anyone else near Rochelle besides Kal?
From: Mark
Subject Round 3
Who do you want to apply your dodge point to.
From: Mark
Subject Round 3
Actually Kal is not all that near Rochelle. Fal is near her.
From: Josh
Subject Round 3
I thought Harp and Kal were standing near her in the first round?
Either way, if Fal is near her, Kal'll step forward and attack #5, the same guy he fried with the scorching ray.
From: Mark
Subject Round 3
Here is the map at the start of the round.
Rochelle was behind and the the left of Harp. Harp was behind Kal. Harp pushed through Kal and Fal, by Salix and just above #1.
Kal fried #2, the guy attacking Bel. Kal had taken a 5 foot step diagonally so that he is next to Salix at the moment. He can take a 5 foot step next turn and try and skewer #2.
The map I send out tonight should help.
From: Kevin
Subject Round 3
Harp, seeing Ran focus on Kendrick, takes a small step to get on the other side of Kendrick, then attacks Kendrick again.
OOC: Mark, 5 ft. step to flank Kendrick if he has not moved. If he has, then after my AOO, I will move to where I can flank him again, if possible.
Mark, when #2 stepped back and took a swig, would that not create an AOO? If it was a withdraw, then it was a full round action and he could not use the vial. If it was a 5 ft. step, then the action would create an AOO? Right?
From: Mark
Subject Round 3
5 foot steps do not provoke AOO.
From the rules:
You can move 5 feet in any round when you don't perform any other kind of movement. Taking this 5-foot step never provokes an attack of opportunity. You can't take more than one 5-foot step in a round, and you can't take a 5-foot step in the same round when you move any distance.
You can take a 5-foot step before, during, or after your other actions in the round.
Talk to your 11 year old about the rules before you question me again. :)
From: Kevin
Subject Round 3
I got all excited about nothing. You are right of course.
From: Randy
Subject Dodge Point
The sickle dude.
From: Mark
Subject Map round 3 start
Here are everyone's positions at the start of round 3.
Round 3 actions
Subject Round 3
Bel steps back and fires two more arrows at the closest person to him. He tries to move between Fal and Kal, diagonally.
From: Josh
Subject Round 3
Immediately after the ray of flame errupts from Kal's blade, he runs forward, chasing the tail of the flame and engages the second stranger. As the flame consumes itself, Kal is on his opponent in a flury of attacks.
His blade is invisible but for the sphere of flashing light it creates as it dances around his body. He parries and attacks with the same stroke, never relying on brute strength to drive his attack through.
Each practiced swing flows from his feet and through his body, propelling his hand, which guides the blade. His blade acts only an edge on the sword that is his body. Testing his opponents defenses with each attack, he waits until there is an opening and then deftly drives his entire being through that breach, commiting himself entirely to his dance.
Round 3 results, bad spell good hits
Subject Round 3
Fal regains his composure enough to get behind the tree with Rochelle. He will use his crossbow to fend off any attackers that get too close to Rochelle.
From: Derrell
Subject Round 3
Fal will continue to protect Rochelle. He looks behind them and then looks all around to make sure nobody is trying to sneak up on them.
From: Mark
Subject Round 3
Initiative(Stranger5, Ran, Bel, Kendrick, Stranger3, Harp, Kal, Stranger2, Stranger4, Rochelle, Surin, Salix, Cai, Fal)
Stranger5 watches Cai take a step back, pull out her Holy Symbol and start to chant. His eyes go wide and he takes a quick step forward and unleashes quick flurry of blows aimed at Cai's head. Cai is able to dodge the first punch(AC19, 7+4=11, miss) while keeping up her chanting, however she does not even see the round kick that lands on her temple.(AC19, 19+4=23,hit, damage 6). She stops chanting at the pain(DC16 concentration check, 8+7+15, fail) and her prayer is lost.
Ran takes a step(5 foot step) to flank Kendrick as he turns to keep a defense against Harp. Ran takes a quick swing at Kendrick's back.(AC19, 4+9=13, miss) Kendrick is able to catch Ran's sword on his trident and turn the blow.
Bel takes another quick step back until he is right in front of Fal. He fires another couple of shots at man in plate(AC21, 4+7=11, 13+7=20, miss, miss). His first arrow goes wide and the man is able to catch the second arrow with his shield. The man gives a high pitched howl and grins at Bel, showing lots of teeth in an evil grin.
Kendrick continues from his block of Ran's sword and continues around in his twisting combat. He slashes at Harp, and the ? orc is able to block the sickle with his shield(AC19, 10+8=18, miss) but Harp is not used to fighting against someone with two weapons. The trident catches him by surprise(AC19,15+8=23,hit, damage 10) and Kendrick thrusts it deep into Harp's thigh, the barbed end tearing flesh as Kendrick pulls it out.
The magic user at the back sees both Cai and Salix chanting (Spot check, DC15, 18, 17, success). He also sees Cai get kicked upside the head and stop her chanting. The magic user recites the spell he knows and another bright bolt of force leaps from his fingers and slams into Salix's chest.(Damage 3) Salix is surprised by the attack(DC13 concentration check, 4+5=9, fail) and stops chanting for a second, ruining the prayer.
Harp grimaces at the pain but pain is no stranger to him; this is what he has trained for. Weaving around, he takes another swing at Kendrick when he turns to keep an eye on Ran.(AC19, 20+12=32, hit, critical threat, Critical threat roll, AC19, 14+12=26, critical hit) With a speed and agility that belies his size, Harp's sword is through the armor and hilt deep before Kendrick realizes what has happened.(Damage 24) Kendrick's eyes open wide as he feels the sword slide through his body and come out the front. He stumbles a bit as Harp pushes him off his sword with swift kick to the back.
Kal curses when he sees the man drink the potion and heal the damage that he had done with the flames. His rapier flashing Kal launches himself at the man in plate. As he weaves around the man, he finds a slight gap in the armor. With out thought, his rapier finds the gap and is driven through.(AC21, 19+11=30, hit, critical threat, critical threat roll, AC21, 11+11=22,hit, critical hit) The rapier finds a vital spot in the guts of the man and he staggers.(Damage 15) Kal quickly takes a step back, his rapier in guard position.
The man takes a quick step ahead and to his left(5 foot step), giving him some room from Kal. He grabs at his waist again, pulling another vial from it and swallows the contents. The blood stops flowing from where Kal's rapier had hit him.
The other man in plate takes a step behind Ran(5 foot step) and swings at his back. His morning star crashes into Ran's back,(AC20, 15+7=22, damage 5). Ran grunts at the pain, but shakes it off.
Rochelle stays where she is, hiding behind the tree.
Surin continues his slow progress up the edge of the battle, keeping an eye on the magic user. He is just about 30 feet away, but a tree is in his way.
Salix curses himself for his inability to pray through the pain. It had cost him a chance to call on his god's favor. Salix again touches the symbol on his armor with his left hand and chants the prayer to bring fire into existence. In his right hand a flame leaps to life and Salix hurls it at Kendrick.(AC13, 16+6=22, hit, Magic resistance,DC9,4+4=8, fail) He watches as the ball of flame hits Kendrick but dies with out doing any damage.?What are these creatures?? he thinks to himself.
Cai is almost stunned by the kick to head, but is able to regain her senses. She draws her sword and swings at the unarmored man that has been beating her senseless.(AC15,4+8+12, miss) She is sure she is about to connect and separate his head from his shoulders when he dodges out of the way, her sword whistling through empty air.
Fal moves closer to Rochelle, drawing out his crossbow and keeping a look for anyone trying to sneak up on them.
OODM: I have attached the map for the start of round 4. I need actions for round 4.
From: Rob
Subject Round 4
Bel will continue to shoot arrows at the man advancing, while withdrawing. If by some chance he actually inflict damage and the guy drops, he will target the magic user again, unless someone is bearing down on him or Rochelle. If someone is, they become the new target. :D
From: Jake
Subjet: Round 4
OOC: Mark, can you tell me what attacks have been made against the magic user, just off the top of your head? I believe that a magic missile attack was made, and an arrow attack as well, both of which failed. Is that right? Is it all?
From: Kevin
Subject Round 4
OOC: Mark, I have a couple of different turns, depending on what happens prior to Harp's turn.
If by the time it is Harp's turn Kendrick is still alive then the following:
Harp, smiling at the feeling of his sword pulling free from Kendrick's body, says a quiet thanksgiving prayer to the Battle Lord and will takes another swing at Kendrick.
OOC: Mark if Kendrick has moved, Harp will take 5 ft. step if doing so will keep Kendrick flanked. If Harp does not have to take the 5 ft. step, and he happens to hit and kill Kendrick (just covering all the bases) Harp will move toward Stranger5.
If by Harp's turn Kendrick is already dead (i.e. Ran gets a really good hit in), the Harp will move toward Stranger 5 and attack him. He will try to flank him, but will not produce an AOO if one would be provoked (I will just get in attack range and will forego the flank on the first turn).
IC: Harp sees the bolts of energy flying past him to hit one of his companions behind him. He does not take the time to see who has been hit, but he know that they cannot succeed if this mage can continue to snipe at them unmolested. As he works his way around his opponent, he yells "Would some one please shoot that damn mage?"
OOC: I want my hippogriff. It is a conspiracy by the random number generator to keep me from my hippogriff. Boo Hoo.
From: Karl
Subject Round 4
Salix will hurl the next flame at #2
From: Jake
Subject Round 4
Oh, so the arrow did do damage? I thought that both the arrow and the magic missile had hit, but that neither had done damage.
I'm thinking that the guy probably has protection from arrows up, since I remember your describing a field of magical energy popping into being around him, and my understanding of Mage Armor is that it isn't visible at all. Given that, I think that I'm going to have Surin sneak around behind the magic user and stick him with the rapier.
Am I right in thinking that protection from arrows is only good until 10 points of damage have been done by projectile weapons, at which point it's disspelled? If so, how much damage was done to the spell by the arrow?
Sorry that I haven't been doing much role playing so far during this combat, but there's only so much that can be done when sneaking along the edge of a battle.
Round 4 actions
Subjec: Round 4
Cai grimaces as the pain from the kick interrupts her plea for aid. She feels as if just a little more attention to her task would have allowed her to complete it, but the unarmed man is seriously unnerving her. Noting that Hark and Ran are having more success with their opponent, she begins to fight defensively. She will hope to delay him while her companions use their superior numbers to take down their foes.
ooc I believe fight defensively is -4 hit, +2 AC? I'm gonna do that, and take a 5 foot step back so that (assuming he follows) he's no longer standing next to Ran.
However, if Kendrick goes down, I'm going to use a double move (withdraw) option, wandering right through the middle of my friends, so if he follow they get AOO, and go stand by the magic user. Lets give him something to worry about finally.
From: Kevin
Subject Round 4
OOC: Hoorah to that.
From: Josh
Subject Round 4
OOC: I'm having family over today, so I won't be able to send a turn out until later tonight.
From: Josh
Subject Round 4
OOC: How many more vials can I see at #2's waist? Would it be possible to do an aimed attack intending to smash the vials? (Would his AC just be his armorless AC since I'm not trying to pierce his armor)?
From: Mark
Subject Round 4
I will roll a spot check to see if there are any more vials.
However to break one you would, I think, have to make a sunder attack.
Let me look into the details.
From: Kevin
Subject Round 4
OOC: If you were to get a critical hit and cut off his arm, he would be severly hampered in his ability to grab more vials. That would be the simplest way.
So long as he is not attacking you, don't worry about the vials. He has gone 2 turns with out an attack and without causing you any damage. Keep hitting him (maybe a True Strike) and keep doing damage. Eventually, Bel or one of us will get over to help the little elf out. I think that if Ran and I can both hit Kendrik this turn, we may be able to put him out of our misery.
From: Mark
Subject Round 4
Listen to the 1/2 orc talk.
Cut off an arm with a rapier. :rolls eyes:
Round 4 results, round 5 actions, HP totals
Subject Round 4
I forgot he was using that toothpick and not a real man's weapon. OK, then, inflict a death of 1,000 papercuts and let him ooze to death.
From: Randy
Subject Round 4
Feeling the morningstar crash into his back and seeing that Harp seems to be taking care of Kendrik, Ran will turn his attention to the man in plate. Ran spins and attacks the man ferociously, thinking to himself 'The longer this fight takes, the worse our chances are. We need to finish this quickly'
From: Josh
Subject Round 4
Kal, cursing as his opponent drinks another potion, dances forward to engage him again. He steps forward pressing the attack. He leads with three quick jabs to the face to lure his opponents sword upward. Kal's attacks look like a the tounge of a snake, smelling his enemies weaknesses. His opponents weapon lags behind, barely deflecting each attack.
At the fourth feint, his opponent over commits to the defense and Kal is able to make his attack. He lunges.
OOC: Kal takes a 5 foot step diagonally between his opponent and Rochelle. He then attacks.
From: Josh
Subject Round 4
Kal doesn't have any deep seated shames that he needs to compensate for with a big weapon.
The same can't be said of Harp, I'm sure. :-D
From: Karl
Subject Round 4
Salix doesn't worry about such things. If he's ever feeling inadequate he just casts "Shape Wood".
From: Kevin
Subject Round 4
Maybe not, but with all that dancing around Kal is doing, Harp may begin to think that Kal might be trying to compensate in other ways. Harp is very simple - Kill the all and let Heironiuos sort them out. And he does not want to take all day to do it.
From: Kevin
Subject Round 4
The real questions is when will Salix take the Enlarge metamagic feat? Then there would really be some interest from the rest of the group.
From: Josh
Subject Round 4
Particularly Cai. =-O
From: Mark
Subject Round 4
OK I think every one has sent something in except Jake and Derrell, but they have basically said what they want their characters to do, Fal is going to keep trying to protect Rochelle and Surin is going to try and sneak up on Stranger3.
If there is anything different than that for those two they should let me know by 8PM ET, becuase I expect that that is when I will start writing the next turn.
From: Karl
Subject Round 4
Careful there. Salix knows "Warp Wood" too, and I hear that can be very painful.
From: Kevin
Subject Round 4
Touche'. Maybe we can get Bob from Enzyte to volunteer for that trial.
Let's hope we hit as well tonight as we did in the previous round. I would like to knock at least one of these guys down this turn.
From: Mark
Subject Round 4 results
Initiative(Stranger5, Ran, Bel, Kendrick, Stranger3, Harp, Kal, Stranger2, Stranger4, Rochelle, Surin, Salix, Cai, Fal)
The man in fighting Cai again does his bobbing and weaving. She still finds it hard to follow the man's actions, but she is starting to notice the pattern to his style. She counts to herself ?One, two, three? and on the count of three the kick she has been expecting flies at her head. This time she is able to dodge it easily. (AC21, 9+6=15, miss) The man looks upset that he missed her.
Ran watches as Harp's sword appears out of Kendrick's chest. Sure that it is a death blow, Ran's attention is drawn back to the man in plate behind him. His armor stops the blow from drawing blood, but it feels like a rib or two have been broken. Deciding to leave Kendrick to Harp, Ran turns his full attention to the man in plate. Blocking the morning star on it's return swing, Ran strikes at the man. (AC21, 14+7=21, hit,damage 4) The man is able to get his shield over in time and barely block the blow, the force of the attack bending the shield arm into an awkward position.
Bel takes another step back(5 foot step) while trying to keep his guy in his sight. While the man drinks his potion, Bel is able to get a good bead on him. He takes two quick shots and the arrows pierce the plate armor, the two shafts almost touching each other. (AC21, 17+6=23, 17+6=23, hit, hit, damage 6).
Howling in pain and the sword in his chest, Kendrick turns and attacks Harp with his full strength. (AC19, 16+8=24, 18+8=26, hit, hit, damage 16) The sickle slices into Harp's thigh and the trident finds a spot in his arm, blood flowing from the gash in his leg and the tear in his arm.
The magic user in the back, noticing Salix throwing fire at people chants another spell and another bolt of force leaps from his hands and flies until it strikes Salix in the chest. Salix seems almost ready for this attack and shrugs off the pain(Damage 2) The magic user then takes a step towards the party.(5 foot step)
Harp grins at Kendrick, ?Tell your master to find you in the hell you came from.? With that he makes a backhanded swing that almost takes off Kendrick's head.(AC19, 9+10=19, hit, damage 10) Kendrick stumbles and falls to the ground, blood flowing from the wound in his neck.
Kal, cursing as his opponent drinks another potion, dances forward to engage him again. He steps forward pressing the attack. He leads with three quick jabs to the face to lure his opponents sword upward. Kal's attacks look like a the tounge of a snake, smelling his enemies weaknesses. His opponents weapon lags behind, barely deflecting each attack.
At the fourth feint, his opponent over commits to the defense and Kal is able to make his attack. He lunges. He almost hits the vulnerable spot he had seen in the man's armor, but at the last second his target is able to twist away. (AC21,17+11=28, hit, damage 8) His rapier tastes flesh again, but it does not drink nearly as deeply of his enemies blood as it did last time.
For the third time the man in plate takes a step away(5 foot step) grabs at his waist and puts another vial to his lips. Kal curses again as the blood from the wound he had just inflicted stops flowing. However Kal does not see any more vials hanging at the waist of the man.
Ran's opponent swings his morning star at his head again. Ran sees it coming but is unable to dodge in time. (AC20, 18+5=23,hit, damage 10) Ran's helm keeps his skull from being crushed. His ears are ringing and his teeth feel loose in his mouth. He can tastes something weird in his mouth, something slightly metallic.
Rochelle continues to hide behind the tree.
As he has been creeping around the fight (Hide roll, 18+16=34) Surin has been watching the magic user in the back. ?The others must all be busy. I think I need to take his mind off casting spells for a bit.? Seeing that he is just in range the little halfling grabs a throwing axe from his belt and leans out a bit from behind the tree he is hiding behind. ?Just like back in the circus, breath in, breath out? and he throws at the magic user, who is completely unaware of him. (Spot check 2+?=? fail) The axe looks like it is flying true when it hits a shimmer of force around the magic user.(AC15,2+8=10, miss) There is a slight flash in the shape of a shield and the axe falls to the ground.
As another ball of flame appears in Salix's hand, he throws it at the man fighting Kal. (AC11,1+6=7, miss) Just as he is ready to throw the small ball of flame, Kal dances in front of him, throwing off his aim, the flame missing it's target.
Cai swings at the man she has been fighting, but she is more concerned with defense than with attack. She makes a half hearted attack (AC15, 12+4=16, hit) and is almost surprised when her blow lands. However, her lack of effort in the swing shows when only a minor scratch is inflicted. (Damage 4) She then takes a step away.(5 foot step)
Fal stays close to Rochelle, pulling out his crossbow and keeping an eye out.
OODM: End of round 4. A map of the start of round 5 is attached.
From: Josh
Subject Round 5
OOC: Mark, Kal should be up and to the left one squre, he used his 5 foot step to get there last round.
From: Karl
Subject Round 5
If he can do so without provoking at AOO, Salix will step to his right to get a clearer shot at #4 and throw his next flame at him.
From: Kevin
Subject Round 5
Harp, blood flowing from his many wounds, looks around at the situation. Ran is fighting bravely, but is obviously in trouble. Cai is back peddling from an unarmored opponent, but seems unhurt. Salix looks OK physically, but has a look of frustration on his face. Kal and Bel seem to have the other man in plate under control, though Harp is surprised that the man is not writhing in a painful death yet. Assessing the situation, Harp yells "Cai, Salix, help Ran. Bel, see if you can hit that mage." With that Harp will step toward #5 and attack.
OOC: Mark, depending on what #5 does, if I can get in a flanking position I will (i.e. #5 closes with Cai or Salix). If he decides to attack me, so be it, leave me where I am.
From: Josh
Subject Round 5
He drank 3 healing potions you half witted half orc!
From: Kevin
Subject Round 5
Maybe, but Harp lilkely did not see him do that. He is 30 feet away, fighting an opponent who is more concerned about dying than staying alive. Just the way I like them.
From: Kevin
Subject Round 5
OOC: Mark I am going to adjust my turn slightly. If #5 does not attack Harp, Harp will take a 5 ft. step toward Ran's back, sacrafice a 1st level spell (Doom) and cast a Cure Light Wounds on Ran. He will then move so he can flank #5 if possible or at least be within attack range next turn.
From: Jake
Subject Round 5
Surin ducks back around the tree, dropping low to the ground and putting distance between himself and the spot from which he had attacked as quickly as he can without giving his passage away. "Damn it," he thinks, "can anything touch that bastard?". His hand flits unconsciously to the hilt of his rapier. There's nothing else for it. If he's going to take the wizard out he's going to have to get close enough to run him through. If that doesn't work, at least he can tackle him, keep him too busy to throw any more spells at the party.
From: Mark
Subject HP totals
I thought I might send out a HP update.
Character Now/total
Bel 19/25
Cai 12/25
Fal 14/20
Harp 11/37
Kal 25/25
Ran 9/39
Salix 22/27
Surin 19/19