DM Kathy Friday October 19th, 2007 1:51:34 AM
You begin again the next morning with a renewed sense of purpose. Aiden puts out a call for heroic tales, and Yanosh and Rendel respond.
Yngvar, having sacrificed much of his own comfort to watch over his companions, presses on. Olaf uses his spells to help protect the party, and keeps a watchful eye on the weather.
Heyoka is able to find the faint traces of the Walkers' passing, and she and Aiden continue leading the group toward the Jagged Jaws. You leave the snowfield behind, and begin journeying through light forest.
By midmorning, you have the strong sensation that you are not alone. Somewhere in the forest, something watches you. Perhaps, more than one something.
Yngvar the not so very tall d20-2=9 d20-2=0 d20+1=18 d20+1=10 d20+3=14 Friday October 19th, 2007 8:49:50 AM
Without being too overt, the yough ranger will ensure that each of his companions is aware that the party is being watched.
While continuing to track their prey, he'll attempt to identify who or what has joined them.
Know (nature) 9 Listen 18 (+2 vs orcs) Search 0 Spot 10 (+2 vs orcs) Survival 14 (+2 vs orcs)
It would seem the fates don't want Yngvar to uncover this mystery
Heyoka Friday October 19th, 2007 12:42:18 PM
Unsure as to what is hunting them, as pedator to prey, Heyoka mutters to Fisher "Guard and Track" Which makes him more aware of his surroundings. At this point, he know the scents of her companions, so will filter those out for anythign else, not food, that is lurking in the area around them. He will most likely stay by her side, unless he finds an unknown scent to follow. The Guard order will keep him within a quick run to be by her side in case of a fight, but she will not stop him fo doing his job.
Heyoka lpans to fish tonight if possible. Fisher deserves a treat.
Aiden d20=15 d20=1 d20=9 d20=9 d20=14 Friday October 19th, 2007 3:20:11 PM
Listening to the stories, Aiden looked for inspiration, perhaps there was some pearl of wisdom that would help him on their quest. Or even some sort of diversion, that moment of thought away from the current task so that perhaps the temporary mental respite would allow him to figure out where the Walkers were, and, when they caught up with them, what to do...
"THank you for your stories...I shall tell one from the Tusks tomorrow eve..." Chuckling, "a story for a story..."
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Aiden's eyebrows furrowed as he heard the news from Yngvar. "That is good to know..." as he clapped the fellow tracker on the back.
"Can you tell me direction or what it is..." he asked.
His smile grew even more as apparently Heyoka had kept them on the trail better than he. "Sometimes it is not magic but just a different eye..." Aiden responded, even as he looked down at his wolven companion and chuckled, "or nose...". "That was what my fath-...teacher taught me..."
spot (off of the info Yngvar gave): 15 + 8 = 23 (+2 ork) 25
Yanosh d20+2=16 d20+1=8 Friday October 19th, 2007 3:40:14 PM
Getting that 'FEELING' Yanosh softly draws his war axe from his his back. Slowing his step some so he walks softer Yanosh keeps a close eye on his surroundings.
Spot=16 listen=8
Olaf [Wis -1] d2=2 d20+3=16 d20+3=6 Friday October 19th, 2007 3:54:35 PM
[ OOC: Aiden, don't forget to add +2 to your survival check---Olaf cast Toro's Taur Try, Centaur, on you last "round".]
Sensing the nervousness of Yanosh, Olaf starts to fidget with the straps on his buckler. He contemplates the possibility of ambush or surprise, and considers getting his hunting bow off his back. A measure of indecision in his eyes, his left hand creeps up the dull metal coin about his neck, and idly flips it [2 = snowflake]. Gaining some resolve from this obscure ritual, Olaf takes his hunting bow off his back, strings it, and carries it loosely as they walk.
He growls, "Well, um, Aiden and er, Heyoka, you seem to be good at finding these tracks. The Powers of the Vein might be able to help a bit more, if yous be needing them. Just let me know." Olaf will cast his second Toro's Taur Try (Centaur) on either of them if asked.
His words done for now, Olaf looks about for further danger.
Aiden Friday October 19th, 2007 8:52:20 PM
ooc: my impression was that it was cast 'earlier' on and that time had passed (aka the spell)...If it hadn't run out, then tracking would be at a 20)
Aiden REALLY didn't like the fact that now Yanosh felt 'something'. If he was to be the 'leader', especially if Aiden was to be at the front of the battle, then he needed to know where the front of the battle was...
Doesn't he?
But then again, so is the fickleness of the icy reaches of the Vein...and he wasn't going to get angry (or ignore) whatever gifts or gods were telling them that something was afoot.
Yngvar the not so very tall d20-2=1 d20-2=13 d20+1=9 d20+1=21 d20+3=11 Saturday October 20th, 2007 10:28:03 AM
Everyone is alert and nervous, but what is out there? Yngvar continues his efforts.
Know (nature) 1 Listen 9 (+2 vs orcs) Search 13 Spot nat 20 [21] (+2 vs orcs) Survival 11 (+2 vs orcs)
Rendal d20=14 d20=17 d20=12 d20=7 d20=13 Saturday October 20th, 2007 1:25:04 PM
Noticing everyones reaction Rendal concentrates and looks around knowing he is no good at spotting the attack, just doing something about it when the enemy is seen.
"Does anyone see or smell something?" Rendal looks at everyone and motions to the animal companions of the party.
Thinking that they may have caught up with their friends the orks or whatever is watching them might be friendly.
Rendal says loudly projecting his voice across the ice and sending it deeply into the forest. " We are friendly and are looking for ___(insert name of orks here) since the chief asked us to talk with them."
Diplomacy 13+9= 21
Aiden (3rd and illegal, but in this case...) d20=6 Sunday October 21st, 2007 9:23:28 AM
Aiden looks completely shocked by what Rendal had said. The ork chieftain, to his knowledge, did NOT want to speak to the Tundra Walkers. The Walkers would easily annex the other group of orks, something that would actually work against what was a development of good relations (at least the beginnings thereof) between human and ork.
Added to that was the fact that they were more than likely NOT going to be friendly...however, he reined his reactions. Perhaps he could work this, a challenge of their champion for the Shield...
Perhaps...but right now, he needed to get things back in order, at least until the company arrives...
or there is an avalanche from the loud yelling...
(ooc: roll of 6 (no mod) to try and hide the fact that Rendall completely threw him off with his loud pronouncement.)
DM Simon Monday October 22nd, 2007 3:08:10 AM
Aided by his companions, Aiden continues to track the Walkers through the snow, whose trail seemingly leads deeper into the coniferous woods.
Yngvar tries to alert the party to his suspicions, and they all have the same sensation of being watched as he.
Heyoka stays close to Fisher. The great bear sniffs the air around as he walks, sensing the same as his companions, but he does not yet pick up on a strange scent.
Yanosh treads carefully, slowing pulling free his War Axe, he looks carefully into the woods around them, but does not see any movement.
Sensing the same tension in the air as the party, and calling on the fates for guidance, Olaf also loosens his weapon, holding the bow as the party walks.
After asking the party if they or the animals can see anything in the winter woodlands, Rendal shouts through the crisp air, his voice carrying well and echoing around the silent forest, much to [b]Aiden's[b] frustration and surprise.
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There is no reply to the call, but it does draw your attention to how silent the woods are. No bird calls, and snow falls softly through the sparse treetops. The sense of being watched continues as you slowly make your way along the trail left by the Tundra Walkers. You make slow progress, but after an hour of walking, the trail you follow becomes clearer. Anyone can now follow the tracks left by your prey. After another few minutes, the ground becomes covered in tracks. Although covered somewhat by fresh snowfall, it is clear that many creatures have been here.
Many patches of blood stain the snow, though it is difficult to determine how long ago it was spilled, as the blood is kept fresh by the cold. There are no bodies here, but the trail of blood becomes clearer still. It leads along in the same direction you have been heading, accompanied by many footprints and something being dragged through the snow hastily.
A DC 13 Track check reveals other footprints, bestial, leading off in several different directions from the scene.
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ooc: I did not react too much to Rendal's shouts, in case some players are not clear to your mission. The Tundra Walkers are certainly not friendly, and you chase them as you believe they carry The Shield of Domi. The Orcs that you met recently, in the village, were different to these Walkers. At least, this is my understanding.
Ok, some of you are posting regularly, so my thanks for that. You will need the whole party (I make it 6 active players) to keep up regular posting over the next few weeks, to keep the game balanced.
Also, I have sent an email requesting one or two more details about some characters. Please get back to me ASAP. Thanks for the character sheets - they look good to me.
DM Simon Monday October 22nd, 2007 3:29:51 AM Ice Vein Posting Report for Week beginning 15.10.07
Name-------M T W T F More
DM Kathy---X X X X X Aiden--------X 0 X X 2 S Yanosh------X 0 X X X Heyoka------X 0 X X X Rendal-------X 0 X X 0 S Yngvar-------0 X 0 X X S Olaf----------0 X 0 X X
Yngvar the not so very tall d20-1=19 d20-1=10 d20+1=6 d20+1=16 d20+3=22 Monday October 22nd, 2007 11:01:37 AM
Yngvar will attemp to decipher what took place and just what is being dragged before the party keeps following.
Know (nature) 19 Listen 6 (+2 vs orcs) Search 10 Spot 16 (+2 vs orcs) Survival 22 (+2 vs orcs)
"Should we be announcing our presence?" the ranger cringes at the shout.
Olaf [Wis -1] d20+3=23 d20+3=8 d20+7=18 Monday October 22nd, 2007 12:07:45 PM
Olaf responds to the confusion in the group with a "hrmph." Continuing, he notes, "well now, looks like we've a bunch o' tracks to follow. Wonder what they were carryin'? I figure if we're lucky they're runnin' wounded. I'm thinkin' we should keep on 'em. Don't reckon to spend too much time waiting for those animals to come back." Looking about at the group with a dour expression, he finishes, "'s just what I think."
He keeps an eye and an ear out, helping as he can to prevent surprise. He also starts to keep a lookout for traps as they continue.
Yanosh d20+2=7 d20+1=8 Monday October 22nd, 2007 2:18:35 PM
"I doubt that they are carrying any wounded. If an Ork is wounded he keeps up on his own or is left behind, or that is what I know of them." yanosh keeps watch behind them. But sees and hears nothing.
Spot==7 Listen==8
Heyoka Monday October 22nd, 2007 2:33:32 PM
Looking at the Blood spilt on the snow, she stops, squats in front of it, and considers it with half-closed eyes.
Motioning to Fisher, she mutters one word. "Track."
Fisher looks at the blood on the ground, and inhales deeply, to get the scent of the wounded he is tracking.
Rendal Monday October 22nd, 2007 9:34:23 PM
Ooc My bad. Thanks DM
I thought somehow they were related in a good way.
I would have still said we come in peace and made friendly motions in case it was a friendly group watching us.
"You never know could be a friendly group that is out there and is afraid of us. Since you know we are being watched. I have heard of many fights being avoided by speaking up before the first arrow was shot. Sorry if I startled you."
Aiden d20=5 d20=5 d20=2 d20=10 d20=9 Monday October 22nd, 2007 11:01:31 PM
Kneeling down, Aiden tries to see if something had been dragged, perhaps a kill for food, resulting in the blood trail. "no" he answered Yngvar, "we should not be..."
"I grew up with orks Rendal. The closest word for peace in their language means 'not fight yet'. Other than the Uroc Frio, I would not gamble in such a manner."
And then he stood, "but then again, I have seen and been taught many new things on this trail. If you are right, then that is less of our blood on the ground this day."
He still was not going to put his axe away, and looked at his packsister to see her reactions.
ooc: and the die roller strikes again! At least it's not in battle this time.
DM Simon Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 4:20:04 AM Yngvar studies the tracks and the blood a little longer, trying to decipher exactly what has been dragged through the snow. Whatever it was that was dragged was heavy, and bleeding badly, as the trail of blood through the snow deepens as it heads along the trampled trail.
Worried about the return of whatever left the other tracks, Olaf suggests quickly following the clear and bloody trail further into the forest.
As the rearguard of the group, Yanosh sees and hears little, but suggests it will not be Orcs that leave the obvious trail.
Heyoka instructs Fisher to follow the blood trail by scent. The red marks are clear though covered by a dusting of fresh snow, and Fisher is keen to hurry along the trail, his keen senses pulling him on.
Rendal defends his shout, explaining his belief that violence is not always the answer, and a friendly gesture can avoid a fight.
Bending to study the tracks, Aiden is able to determine that a fight took place here between humanoids and four-legged creatures of some sort, and that some Orcs left along the trail they have been making in a hurry, and some were much slower. Also, they dragged a humanoid along, which left a deep trail of blood. This was left no more than an hour ago. The packsister begins barking, looking down the trail.
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The snow and the thickening trees prevent any but Olaf from seeing far down the trail, but something has gained the interest of Fisher and the wolf. The trail can be easily followed, and was left no more than hour ago. Olaf can see that the bloody marks get worse -- whatever was bleeding has lost a great deal.
Yngvar the not so very tall d20-2=6 d20-2=13 d20+1=10 d20+1=6 d20+3=9 Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 9:34:45 AM
"We're only an hour behind?" Yngvar comments on Aiden's findings. "Either they have no idea we are following them or they just don't care."
The ranger continues to track their prey and keep the group safe.
Know (nature) 6 Listen 10 (+2 vs orcs) Search 13 Spot 6 (+2 vs orcs) Survival 9 (+2 vs orcs)
Let's hope there's little danger from either front.
Yanosh d20+2=4 d20+1=20 d20+1=10 Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 11:26:03 AM
Stepping up to Rendal and speaking softly, "In my short time here in the Vein I have learned it is best to remain quiet until you know what you face. there are not many things freindly to us here. So it is best to know what you face first, then try to make freindly. Otherwise your just asking to be lunch." The somber Dwarf then returns to his rear guard possition.
Calling softly to Aiden, "I feel we follow the wronge path Aiden. I feel this will lead some to meet Gargul sooner then needed."
Yanosh trys to think of what he remembers his grandfather saying about what was needed of a cleric in battle. He wishes Garrett was here. He may not follow the same deity but he can learn from him.
Spot=4 listen=20 Knowledge religion=10
Heyoka Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 11:43:35 AM
Heyoka, unsure as to what they are tracking, snarls ferally, her eyes narrowing. More animalistic with the closer they get to the source of the blood, she quickly readies the first spell she can think of.
1 LVL- Goodberry(spent), Endure Elements, Detect Snares or Pits, Endure Elements
2 LVL- Flaming Sphere, Lesser Restoration
Olaf [Wis -1] d20+10=24 d20+8=11 Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 6:22:18 PM
Olaf mentions to Aiden the blood he can see a bit down the path. "Maybe this is not what we expected---maybe there's someone out there who be needin' our help. I'm thinkin' we should scout in front of the main party a little ways, see what we can see."
If Aiden assents, Olaf will scout ahead (no more than 240 feet in front of the party) while staying hidden.
[ hide 24 ] [ move silently 11 ]
Rendal Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 9:46:17 PM
OOC: I posted this before but got an Internal Service Error and it wouldn't post. I emailed Jerry about it. Hopefully this goes through this time. ----
"Very well Aiden I will head your wise counsel. I am ready for what attacks us. As long as it is not death walking like before." Shuddering he watches Olaf move forward.
Whispering to Olaf "I can sneak and hide with you very well but I am not so good as a spotter if you want me to be behind you. What do you think? I will show you. Hold this for me Aiden so that I may move quietly.
After you Olaf."
Rendal holds out his heavy mace and gives it to Aiden.
Finding a shadow where there didn't look like there was one Rendal fades into the back ground.
Spot 10 Hide 17+10= 27 Move Silently 7+10= 17
Aiden d20=17 d20=17 d20=7 d20=14 Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 10:38:01 PM
Rubbing his chin, he then accepts the mace from Rendal. Speaking to Olaf and Rendal, "Go and be wary...I would not put it past them to bleed one of their own and drag to lay a trail for ambush..."
A slight smirk appeared, though mostly hidden in the beard, "but let us hope that is not the case this time."
(ooc: I tried to teach the trick that is similar to shadowing a being...is the wolf able to do it (never got a response from gm)...and if so, would it understand on the concept of returning if there is danger (or Olaf/Rendal get attacked?)? If this is feasible...I will have the wolf shadow rendal and olaf.)
Spot: 25 (27 if ork) Listen: 25 (27 if ork) survival (track): 16 know (nature): 20
DM Simon Wednesday October 24th, 2007 4:47:51 AM
Sensing they close on their prey, the party continue on the trail for a while. Yngvar continues following the trail, while Yanosh expresses his fears simply following the path laid before them, and his concerns over Rendal's call.
Heyoka and Fisher carry along the scent of blood, both seemingly becoming more bestial as they progress.
Aiden agrees to some scouting, consenting with a warning to be careful.
Olaf, Renadal and the wolf all move ahead of the party, keeping well to the faint shadows left by the trees. However, hiding here is difficult, against a stark white background and with only dim light casting pale shadows.
Continuing on the trail, the three scouts travel some 240 yards ahead of the rest of the party. You walk carefully for half an hour, the eerie silence and the falling snow deepening the sense of being watched.
Olaf spots it first. Ahead of the scouts, some further 200 yards, lying in the middle of the trail ahead, and hidden partially by the falling snow, lays the body of an Orc. A pool of blood stands out in rich contrast to the white ground. You still get the sense you are being watched.
Yngvar the not so very tall Wednesday October 24th, 2007 10:13:46 AM
"A trap?" Yngvar asks. "Do we render aid if its alive?"
The ranger doesn't approach until the group has a plan.
Olaf [Wis -1] d20+10=20 d20+9=25 d20+3=6 d20+3=8 Wednesday October 24th, 2007 2:49:34 PM
Looking uneasily at the wolf at their side, Olaf gestures to Rendal, pointing his attention to the Orc's body ahead of them on the trail. He recalls how the dead rarely stay dead in Ice Vein, but does not know whether the Orc will rise again.
Holding the dull metal coin, he mutters some words in supplication to Celsiun while fidgeting at the ground, and casts Taur's Try (liontaur) on himself. [ooc: gives +1 to jump and move silently for 10 minutes] He then suggest Rendal come within 120 feet of the Orc while he attempts to get closer to the Orc and ascertain whether it might be a trap, or if not, what may have befallen the Orc.
Yanosh d20+2=20 d20+1=14 Wednesday October 24th, 2007 3:33:55 PM
Yanosh continues to follow the main group praying that Gargul watches over them. As silently as he can Yanosh continues to watch the rear for an attack.
Spot=20 listen=14
Aiden d20=12 d20=5 d20=20 Wednesday October 24th, 2007 10:23:53 PM
Keeping his eyes (and ears) aware, as it was easy for the senses to be temporarily lulled within the tundra, Aiden awaited the signal for the others to come.
He stood their silent, almost statuesque. The slight wisps of vapor the only indication of him being alive. That and his fingers slowly opening and closing around the shaft of the axe.
As a tracker, he was accustomed to waiting...being from the Tusks, waiting was seen in many ways as a weakness. The paradox churned within him as he watched for signs. Who was watching them? Were they friend or foe? His eyes cast down to the tracks and blood. What was dragged? What fought the orks? Who won?
Rendal d20=6 d20=10 Thursday October 25th, 2007 12:00:36 AM
Following olaf's suggestion. Rendal moves within 120 feet of the orc.
Move silently 6+10= 16 Hide 10+10=20
Heyoka Thursday October 25th, 2007 12:12:59 AM
Unsure as to what isexpected of her, she considers the wournds, trying to figure out if they were inflicted by a weapon, or a beast.
If the Orc is dead, she will not try to heal it. If it is, she will look at Aiden, to see if he'd like her to heal it to answer questions.
DM Simon Thursday October 25th, 2007 3:58:26 AM Ooc: Only Olaf and Rendal can see the Orc at the moment. The rest of the party is around 250 yards behind, and unable to see the corpse.
Moving a little closer to the corpse on the track, Olaf and Rendal see that it is indeed quite dead. No creature could lose this much blood and survive. They keep hidden well in the pale shadows on the thick snow.
The rest of the party move further along the trail, unaware that the scouts have found anything. As they catch up, they see that the three figures of Rendal, Olaf and the Wolf have stopped to look at a bundle on the ground.
Snow falls gently down, still covering the blood with a dusting of white. Your breath is clear in front of your faces, and the silence is tangible. The sparse trees of the forest look hazy through the snow, and drifts have piled up at the base of the trunks. The cold is deep here.
Suddenly, from some way ahead through the crisp, still air, you hear a shrill howl. It is followed by a succession of more howling, the distance of which you can not discern. Packsister and Fisher look up suddenly, with expressions of ... fear?
The main party is around 100 yards behind the scouts, who hear the noise more clearly.
Yngvar the not so very tall Thursday October 25th, 2007 10:54:57 AM
"So what killed it?" Yngvar asks.
After the shrill howl, "We should find cover."
Rendal d20=9 d20=15 d20=9 d20=1 d20=1 Thursday October 25th, 2007 1:02:20 PM
Listening to the sound Rendal concentrates sand tries to find location of where the sound is coming from exactly so he may spot what is making the noise. Using his well trained ears he stretches forward his hearing.
Listen 9+5= 14 Spot 15
Gather Informaion 9+11= 20
Tring to put this information together Rendal quickly tries to figure out what would be tring to attack them.
Knowledge history 1 no idea.
Bardic Knowledge no idea.
Rendal readies to cast a spell and hopes he can see the enemy from where he knows the sound is coming from.
Olaf [Wis -1] d2=1 d2+10=12 d20+10=21 d20+10=30 d20+9=14 d20+3=10 Thursday October 25th, 2007 2:47:11 PM
A chill running down his spine, Olaf consults his coin [1d2=1, mask] and foolishly continues forward to search the Orc's body. [ooc ignore the 1d2+10! I meant 1d20.] [search 21].
He looks for a tree he might climb up if necessary, and prepares to cast obscuring mist if creatures get sufficiently close. Staying near the ground, he listens intently.
[hide 30] [move silently 14] [listen 10]
Yanosh d20+2=5 d20+1=19 Thursday October 25th, 2007 3:40:36 PM
"Time to defend ourselves," The burn scarred Dwarf states flatly. If Yanosh can discern the direction of the noise he will move to the front of the group. Ready once again to defend those he calls freinds and family. Shield gripped tightly, War Axe at the ready Yanosh begins to hum in anticipation of the combat that is coming.
Spot=5 Listen=19
DM Simon Friday October 26th, 2007 3:33:23 AM Yngvar suggests finding cover after hearing the howls from further into the woods.
Listening carefully Rendal tries to ascertain where or what is making the noise. It is one he can not recognise, and all he can gather is that the noises come from different places around half a mile deeper into the woods, but generally in the direction the party are heading in. He can see no enemy.
Consulting with the fates once more, Olaf approaches the body of the Orc. His keen senses notice more tracks leading into the wood along the trail, and splashes of more blood can be seen with the marks of passage heading way from the corpse. As he searches, more howls can be heard, seeming no closer.
His search of the body is thorough, and he finds terrible wounds that have broken the Orc's body. Flesh has been torn from the body by savage teeth. He carries an axe, no blood marking its crude edge. Any other possessions that this corpse carried in life have been taken from him in death.
Yanosh moves to the front of the group, Axe in hand, anticipation of a fight provoking a soft hum from his lips.
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The party catch up with the scouts, and find Olaf searching the corpse. As you look around to see the tracks move further into the woods, another howl is heard ahead, still around half a mile and not, seemingly, coming any closer.
Track check DC 15 check to reveal the following about the trail:
Highlight to display spoiler: {The tracks are Orc. There are two separate trails -- one left earlier by a large group in a hurry, a later trail left by no more than 3 individuals moving very slowly -- the latter tracks are accompanied by sporadic splashes of blood, and were left very recently. Nothing is being dragged anymore.}
Heyoka Friday October 26th, 2007 6:53:44 AM
Ooc: So the blood trail does not lead to the dead Orc??
Looking at the dead Orc, Heyoka asks questions of no-one in particular.
"Does the dead orc mean good things, or bad things? ANd do we need to dispose of the body so that it doesn't attract what eats it, because we are staying here, or are we moving on, not trying to kill everything out here?"
Putting a steadying hand on Fisher's shoulder, Heyoka, keeps examining the form, trying to discern the reason for it's wounds.
Rendal Friday October 26th, 2007 8:45:51 AM
Waiting for the others Rendal suggests." Lets follow the tracks that we can. Can you tell witch are the orc tracks?"
Does this look like some animal or undead wolf mark like we have seen before?
DM Simon Friday October 26th, 2007 9:39:01 AM Second post to answer questions
The wounds are bestial bite marks. The original solid trail of blood led you to the corpse, and from here travel more tracks. Among these are splashes of blood which you see occasionally marking the floor.
Yngvar the not so very tall d20-2=12 d20-2=13 d20+1=12 d20+1=14 d20+3=13 Friday October 26th, 2007 12:32:59 PM
"Anything we do for the dead beast will only attract attention to us," the ranger points out. "The only safe way to dispose of the dead to prevent their return in undeath is to burn the body."
Looking in the direction the howls originate, "Not something we should be doing just now."
"I agree, Yanosh, we should press forward."
Yngvar will attempt to identify the tracks of what killed the orc and if it is tracking the remaining orc party. Once satisfied, he'll join Yanosh to follow the orcs ahead.
Know (nature) 12 Search 13 Listen 12 (+2 vs orcs) Spot 14 (+2 vs orcs) Survival 13 (+2 vs orcs)
Olaf [Wis -1] d20+8=26 Friday October 26th, 2007 1:09:01 PM
Olaf inquires of the trackers what they've found. Because they do not have time to bury or burn the body, Olaf suggests freezing the body to the ground (with create water) to prevent it following them in case it returns as undead. He also administers final rites to the body in the name of Celsiun, asking the Power to "let the body join with the frozen ground and remain one with it." He then casts create water, cleverly binding the limbs to the ground with the shaping of the instantly frozen water.
[ ooc: to bind the Orc, can Olaf make a Craft [trapmaking] check? He rolls a 26, if necessary ]
Aiden d20=17 d20=19 d20=5 d20=8 Friday October 26th, 2007 3:14:32 PM
Aiden nodded as he listened to the comments and suggestions. Eyes narrowing, he looked at the ork's body to see what piercings or tribe that he may have belonged to at one time. Was he of the Uroc Frio...or a Tundra Walker...or even as of yet, an unknown warlord?
Aiden looked at the corpse one more time. Were the bites what killed the ork, or weapon? Something had taken whatever adornments were on him...
Spot: 25 *27 if ork* Listen: 27 *29 if ork* Search: 11 *13 if ork* Survival (tracks) 17
Yanosh Friday October 26th, 2007 4:19:03 PM
The ages old hatred of Orcs rises in his blood causing him to crave battle with them. The warrior in him fears no Orc, The Cleric in him accepts death as a possible end. "No one seems to want ask the question that needs asking," Yanosh states flatly. Turning to Aiden, "What is their number and are they carrying anything with them?" Yanosh try's to find out if they fallow a warrior band or a village on the move. A Warrior band would be nothing to fight compared to a village where even the females and young will fight to defend if needed.
Heyoka Friday October 26th, 2007 5:41:54 PM
<<Casts Create Water over the body of the Orc>>
After bowing her head for a moment, she looks around at her surroundings.
"Is there a water source hear here? I want to go fishing when we stop for the night."
Aiden d20=13 Friday October 26th, 2007 8:13:11 PM
"The fight and the trails make it difficult to see how many there were..." Aiden responded. "Perhaps the creature out there is wary as it is wounded, or sees us like the ork..."
His keen eyes looking through things once again, "3 orks that way..." as he points towards the area where the tracks indicated the 3 orks had left. "something else went in the other direction..."
survival (tracks to read how many there were): 21
Yngvar the not so very tall Saturday October 27th, 2007 12:57:43 AM
"Its good you're asking Aiden, Yanosh, as I have a hard time simply tracking the orcs," states Yngvar.
DM Simon Saturday October 27th, 2007 4:20:17 AM Illegal weekend post to move on story and respond to tracking queries
The party study the area and its tracks. So far the trail has been easy to follow but difficult to understand; there are so many footprints. The group also discuss what to do with the corpse.
Yngvar and Rendal suggest quickly moving on, following the tracks. It is from this direction that you hear further howling.
Thinking that something needed to be done, Olaf and Heyoka cast create water, following a few divine words by Olaf. He skillfully moulds the water around the body as it freezes. Within seconds the body is encased with a thin layer of ice that binds it to the ground.
Old blood stirring in him, Yanosh has battle on his mind, and enquires with the trackers as to the number of enemies they chase.
With great care and skill, using his knowledge of Orcs to aid his observations, Aiden studies the trampled prints that leave the area. He ascertains the following:
A large number of tracks, approximately 15, all Orc, led you to the corpse. There was also the marks of something being dragged, and a solid line of blood which led to the body on the floor.
The corpse has been left here, and from this site you can discern more tracks, all heading in the same direction. The first is of a large group (around 12) Orcs who left in a hurry. The second trail, heading in the same direction but left more recently, consists of 3 Orcs who also left splashes of blood. They moved more slowly. The corpse is a Tundra Walker, and was killed by bites from an animal, which has left fatal open wounds on the body.
As you slow down to study the Orc, the tracks and freeze the corpse to the ground, you hear more howling from ahead. It is similar to a wolf's howl, yet of a lower pitch. Packsister and Fisher look up again, eager to chase down the trail. Through the still air, you all hear what might be some shouting, around half a mile down the trail and moving further away.
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I will allow additional posts over the weekend so we can move the story on. My next DM post will be on Monday but later than usual (evening most probably.) Sorry for those of you that can't post over the weekend -- I just want to move the story on quickly. If you think I'm being unfair, please let me know and we'll work around it :)
Aiden Saturday October 27th, 2007 7:55:54 AM
Aiden relays what he reads of the tracks to the others, "it was a tundra walker...and there are more than I first read."
And then he heard the howl. (OOC: what would I roll to see if I can identify it as a wolf howl or something mimicking it (like a winter wolf or dire wolf)?)
"Some ork raiders used large wolves to ride and " as his voice lowered, "I heard and seen some that work with demon wolves. Those that breath ice and speak the tongue of ork and human..."
He actually shivered slightly at that last thought.
"Fisher and packsister seem eager to join into the battle..." as his eyes seemed to shine with eagerness. "What do you say?" as he brought it to the group...
Olaf [Wis -1] Saturday October 27th, 2007 9:49:07 AM
Olaf unconsciously nods his head while listening to Aiden. "Well, I'm thinkin' that those wolves are awful big. Wouldn't mind me one o' them furs, though---that'd fetch a pretty price."
Shaking his head, he continues, "So, either way, I 'magine we'd best be seein' what caused all this commotion. And probably keepin' scouts on the lookout as we go."
Heyoka d20=4 d20=19 d20=19 d20=10 d20=2 d20=9 Saturday October 27th, 2007 2:18:38 PM
Making sure she can figure out the way back unerringly, Heyoka casts Know Direction, before leaving the frozen body of the Orc. She's sure whatever they're tracking, it isn't their main target.
1 LVL- Goodberry(spent), Endure Elements, Detect Snares or Pits, Endure Elements
2 LVL- Flaming Sphere, Lesser Restoration
Yngvar the not so very tall d20-2=2 d20-2=10 d20+1=4 d20+1=12 d20+3=19 Monday October 29th, 2007 11:29:26 AM
Yngvar sets about tracking the orcs whenever the group decides it's ready to move on.
Know (nature)2 Search 10 Listen 4 (+2 vs orcs) Spot 12 (+2 vs orcs) Survival 19 (+2 vs orcs)
Although the young ranger can withstand the brutal weather with ease, it would seem he has a bit of trouble deciding which is virgin snow and which is the trail.
DM Simon Monday October 29th, 2007 3:46:52 PM Aiden recognises the howling as something akin to a wolf, but the pitch is different; louder somehow, lower. He considers the tales he has heard of wolves that breath ice and actually speak. The thoughts unnerve him.
The group leader suggests moving on, but waits for a response from the party. Olaf agrees with the idea of following the clear tracks, but suggests keeping the scouts ahead.
Busying herself with ensuring they know their way back, Heyoka casts Know Direction.
While waiting for a decision, Yngvar keeps studying the tracks. There is little more to glean from the markings in the snow. To the trackers, the trail and its makers are now clear.
The whole party hear further baying from up the trail ahead. Through the still and cold air, Heyoka also clearly hears some shouting. She does not understand the language, but can tell from the pitch they are shouts of desperation. You estimate they come from near the same place as the bestial howl.
Knowledge: Arcana check vs DC 15 for more information.
DM Simon Posting Report Monday October 29th, 2007 3:51:41 PM Ice Vein Posting Report for Week beginning 22.10.07
Name-------M T W T F More
DM Simon---X X X X X S Aiden--------X X X O 2 S Yanosh------X X X X X Heyoka------X X X O 2 S Rendal-------X X X X X Yngvar-------X X X X X 2S Olaf----------X X X X X S
Awesome posting this week. Everyone at least 5 posts. Well done! Lets hope we get to the action soon...
Yanosh d20+2=12 d20+1=18 Monday October 29th, 2007 5:07:53 PM
Turning to the group, "This is how I see it." Yanosh's eyes scan them as he speaks, "What ever it was that killed the orc here is also chasing those that we seek. Given time it will weaken their numbers and allow us an easier victory over them. But it also means that we have another enemy out here that is very strong and could possibly destroy us all. We are weak in the area of healing with Garrett not here and I have not even tried to see if I can heal yet. If we go on we must decide how we do it. But enter this fight I feel we must. For the Shield of Domi and the continued health of Ice Peaks."
The Burned Scarred warrior turned Cleric adjusts his shield and tightly grips his War Axe. Shrugging his shoulders helps resettle his armor as he once again begins to hum softly.
Spot=12 Listen=18
Rendal Monday October 29th, 2007 9:25:19 PM
"I agree with you Yanosh we need to deal with what is out here. It also has attacked one from the tribe that we just broke bread with.
As to how we fair against orks. I would say that I would be able to help out a lot more against the orks and lower their number a lot more quickly then against wolves. I have two spells that can help against orks or other people.
In the way of healing, I can also heal a little. Let us get going fast. A jog would be good.. as long as we know the wolves are ahead of us."
Aiden Monday October 29th, 2007 10:02:25 PM
Aiden listened, and awaited a response from Heyoka and Yngvar. Taking a moment to form his thoughts, "agreed, we move quick. But do not immediately jump into the battle. It may not be an enemy...or if it is, let us see how it fights before striking..."
Yngvar the not so very tall d20-2=1 d20-2=18 d20+2=4 d20+2=22 d20+1=13 d20+1=17 d20+3=17 Tuesday October 30th, 2007 9:40:13 AM
Believing Aiden makes sense, Yngvar begins following the trail.
Know (nature) 1 Search nat 20 = 18 Listen 13 (+2 vs orcs) Spot 17 (+2 vs orcs) Survival 17 (+2 vs orcs)
Heyoka Tuesday October 30th, 2007 11:32:51 AM
Looking at the group, she sidles over to Aiden.
"Ther are others being beset by whatever is howling. Should we Hunt it?"
(If we're at this point running towards a fight, she will automatically put Fisher into Hunt mode.)
DM Simon Tuesday October 30th, 2007 3:35:05 PM
Considering the possibilty of leaving the Orcs to be weakened by a foe, Yanosh decies it is time for battle, grips his axe, and begins humming that familiar tune.
Rendal, Yngvar and Aiden agree that time is of the essence now, and urge the party quickly along the trail. Fisher seems alert now, pleased perhaps to be on the move, and Heyoka wastes no time in calling the great bear to the hunt.
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The party run for around five minutes, the howls continuing and getting louder. Yngvar and Yanosh also begin to hear the shouts of others, and they know for sure that the voices are Orc.
Five minutes along the trail seems a long time, but soon, through falling snow and slightly denser forest. The ground is a long, slight rise, and when you reach the top, looking slightly down, you see the figures of three Orcs with their backs to one another. They each wield crude yet large axes, and are dressed as the corpse was. A keen eye can see that they move with difficulty, as if injured.
They have not yet spotted you, as their attention is drawn elsewhere. A sudden howl, louder than those you have so far heard, reveals the location of one beast, beneath the snowy canopy of a tall fir. It is a wolf, yet larger, and stark white. It watches the three Orcs in their defensive formation, and pays you no heed.
A spot check against DC 16 reveals two more such wolves at different points around the small clearing in which the Orcs stand, behind trunks of other trees.
You are around 100' from the Orcs, 70' from the nearest wolf. None of the creatures is looking at you, and the trail between the top of the rise on which you stand and the clearing is fairly clear, though conifers are all around the area. The wolves, for now, do not move.
Fisher and the wolf both growl at the scene.
Yanosh d20+1=13 d20+2=20 Tuesday October 30th, 2007 3:43:33 PM
"JOG?? Have you ever seen a Dwarf jog?" Yanosh asks in an irritated voice. "Run I can, walk fast I can, But jogging is like a two wheeled cart on a bad cobblestone road. Its ugly to watch and hurts a lot. Besides lets sneak up there and not be winded so we can kill them all."
listen=13 spot=20
Yanosh Tuesday October 30th, 2007 4:02:56 PM
Ooc Sorry Dm hadnt posted when I started my post.
Yanosh runs with the rest to the site of the battle.
Speaking quietly, "So it is the White Wolves we faced before. Careful all, they breath a cold far worse then the Vein. Ranged weapons will be the wisest."
DM Simon Tuesday October 30th, 2007 5:03:22 PM
Have all characters faced these before? If so, my apologies I was not aware of that...
Olaf [Wis -1] d20+3=14 d20+10=18 d20+8=23 Tuesday October 30th, 2007 9:39:24 PM
[ooc: Olaf has not encounter the white wolves before.]
Olaf attempts to survey the scene. [ spot 14, doesn't see small wolves ] The pale white coat of the Winter Wolf strikes a certain fear in his heart, though the trapper in him knows the value of that hide could allow a family to live well for a year.
He whispers to Aiden, seeking guidance: "Should we aim to kill them, or see what transpires here first?" After receiving the answer, he readies his shortbow, then gestures to Rendal, the other impromptu scout, to sneak slightly closer with him, getting within 60' of the nearest wolf.
Yngvar the not so very tall Wednesday October 31st, 2007 8:45:15 AM
"If we help defend the orcs would they regard our quest kindly?" the ranger asks.
"I don't own a ranged weapon," he goes on. "It isn't an honorable way to fight."
Heyoka Wednesday October 31st, 2007 1:01:00 PM
Calling Fisher to 'Heel,' she stops, and looks at Aiden.
"Do we fight the Wolves, or the Orcs? Obviously, these are the ones we were tracknig to kill. The wolves, while I'm tempted to help, are not Normal, in the Natural sense.
Who do we pick to fight?"
DM Simon d20+6=21 d20+6=26 d20+6=9 Wednesday October 31st, 2007 2:32:06 PM Yanosh shares his knowledge of the beasts with the party, and Yngvar poses the idea of helping your prey.
As the party watches, trying to decide what to do, and Olaf moves just a little closer, the wolf you have seen senses movement from the corner of its eye. It turns to face you, then bows its muzzle before turning to face the Orcs again. Raising its head now, it allows another howl. Two more wolves burst from the edge of the trees, running at the Orcs. Instead of attacking they run past the three figures, as if playing or taunting. They show more intelligence than you have seen in animals before. They enter the trees again and leave your view, though the one you first saw still stands in plain sight.
Fisher complies with Heyoka's request to heel, but shares in Packsister's clear desire to fight.
Yanosh-AC20--HP50/50 Wednesday October 31st, 2007 4:30:01 PM
"Someone keep an eye on those two," Yanosh whispers. "The Tundra Walkers will not give up what we want willingly. We kill them as well." Clenching his War Axe Yanosh awaits Aidens orders to attack. Picking out his first target Yanosh eyes the closest orc farthest from a wolf.
Rendal Wednesday October 31st, 2007 5:07:07 PM
"Well I guess sneaking up is out of the question. Are these wolves on our side or are they evil as well?"
"I am ready either way. Though I can get the information out of them if one of them is alive. So I would suggest that we help the orks kill the wolves if they are evil."
Aiden d20=14 Wednesday October 31st, 2007 5:25:34 PM
OOC: are these winter wolves or different wolves. Aiden has seen winter wolves...Also, he is trying to read his packsister's reaction as to whom to join in to fight against, the wolves or the orks.
Aiden, taking a moment to survey the battle, "we wait...it can be a possible trap to lure us in and both strike..."
"we shall go in once they are fully in battle, fire arrows aiming for the demon wolves first..."
roll: 14 + 5 (ranger level)= 19 in terms of reading packsister's reaction.
Olaf [Wis -1] AC 20--HP 29/29 d20+8=9 d20+10=29 d20+8=9 Thursday November 1st, 2007 8:09:32 AM
Olaf muses for a moment over the strange gesture of the wolf that has seen the party, wondering if perhaps the wolves are an ally in this territory. [sense motive 9, total failure] Still, they seem to be holding back, and it gives him an opportunity to cast guidance on himself with some whispered words and gestures to Celsiun, before sneaking a little bit closer, getting now within 60' of the Orcs.
Yngvar the not so very tall Thursday November 1st, 2007 10:24:51 AM
"How do we know these orcs have what we want?" the ranger asks. "I see nothing that looks like a shield."
DM Simon 4d6(5+3+6+4)=18 Thursday November 1st, 2007 1:29:04 PM Yanosh prepares for battle, waiting for an order that doesn't come. Aiden has seen these beasts before, instructing an attack against the Demon Wolves, and he watches as his wolf growls more at the scene. The wolf has been following the Orc scent so far, but now with another potential foe she Aiden senses she loathes both groups.
Rendal suggests attacking the Wolves also, while Olaf casts some aiding magic on himself and moves closer to the Orcs. As he moves, two of the large wolves burst forth from the treeline, and run straight at the Orcs. The foremost wolf howls again, louder than before, a noise which echoes through the forest and would carry for a long distance, before running himself at the party of shouting Orcs.
The Orcs try and hack at the creatures with their axes, one of which manages to slice through white fur and flesh. In response, the first wolf roars, and you see ice burst from its muzzle, as if the air itself freezes towards the victims. None of the Orc's falls, but they almost stumble to the ground, but Aiden and Yanosh have seen this deadly attack before.
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The Orcs are engaged in melee with the Winter Wolves now. The party, apart from Olaf, are around 100' from the fight. Trees tower above you, and provide cover if required. All the Orcs seem badly hurt; one wolf has blood seeping down its flank.
Combat rounds now please. Please post AC, HP and any active effects somewhere in the post. I still don't have a character sheet for Yngvar -- what race / class / level is he?
Yanosh-AC20--HP50/50 d20+1=4 d20+2=5 Thursday November 1st, 2007 2:22:34 PM
OoC Unable to access map at this time.
Yanosh stays with in 10 feet of Aiden untill given the word to attack.
Listen=4 spot=5
Rendal AC without sheild 17 with sheild 20 hp 23 d20=2 d20=17 d20=12 Thursday November 1st, 2007 3:55:36 PM
Rendal quietly moves forward and readies his bow with his sheild in easy reach.
After moving forward quietly he makes ready to fire. Knowing he is out of range he concentrates harder and lets the arrow fly.
Move silently 2+10 =12
Crunch.
Ah well While hiding he watches the arrow go toward the target.
Hide in shadows 17+10 =17
with feat Precise Shot attack 12+8 (-2 for more than 60 feet)=18
Rendal d20=5 d6=4 Thursday November 1st, 2007 3:56:56 PM
Ooc: sorry for second post.
If hits damage. wrong die. 4+2=6
Aiden (AC 19 HP 46) d20=1 d20=16 d20=12 d20=8 d8=3 d8=5 d8=5 Thursday November 1st, 2007 10:02:55 PM
Seeing that they are well engaged, Aiden nods towards the others. "Now we move closer...Yngvar, Yanosh and I shall strike with our weapons, the others ready to raise spell or use their missiles..."
And with that, he did begin to move quietly/Stealthily over...
Olaf [Wis-1] AC 20--HP 29/29 d20+8=28 d20+10=12 d20+5=20 d6+1=2 d6=2 Thursday November 1st, 2007 10:13:24 PM
Seeing Rendal's arrow fly, Olaf's heart starts pounding fast and a cold sweat breaks out upon his brow. Stamping the earth softly, he continues wriggling forward, moving 15' and readying an action to fire an arrow at any hostile creature that enters within 30' of him.
[ move silently 28 (nat 20)] [ hide 12 ] [ if creature triggers the readied action, ranged attack with shortbow, hits AC 20, for 2+2 sneak attack damage ]
Heyoka Friday November 2nd, 2007 8:20:20 AM
Seeing the rest of her travelling mates join in the fight, she whispers one word in Fisher's ear; 'Attack.'
(She is holding herself back to see where she is most needed.)
Yanosh--AC20--HP50/50 d20+9=24 d20+4=14 d10+3=8 d10+3=9 Friday November 2nd, 2007 4:01:00 PM
Yanosh moves in with Aiden and Yngvar. There is no hiding or moving stealthily for Yanosh. The large Axe and Shield would be hard to hide anyways. Yanosh stays with Aiden and Yngvar for he knows the danger of the wolves. He has nearly died from two before.
2 Attacks if needed. If not then Yanosh moves closer. Staying ready for any attack. Hit AC 24 Hit AC 14 DMG 8 DMG 9
Yngvar the not so very tall AC19 HP27/27 d20+8=11 d10+2=6 Saturday November 3rd, 2007 10:17:39 AM
Like Yanosh there is no hiding or stealth. He moves straight forward to engage the first wolf foolish enough to consider him prey.
To Hit 11 Damage 6
Rendal d20=17 d6=4 Saturday November 3rd, 2007 5:44:29 PM
Seeing his arrow near its target Rendal moves forward within bow range and lets fly another arrow. Knowing that one won't be enough.
17+8=25 to hit
Damage 4+2=6
Heyoka Monday November 5th, 2007 11:29:32 AM
Hiding as best as she can, about 20' away from the closest fight, she waits for the first opening for a good spell use (flaming sphere or CLW.)
Yanosh Monday November 5th, 2007 2:02:56 PM
awaiting Dm post.
DM Simon d20+6=7 d20+6=16 d20+9=24 d20+9=14 d20+9=20 d8+6=9 d8+6=11 d6=2 d6=4 Monday November 5th, 2007 2:34:00 PM Players' initiative
Creeping slowly forward, [b[Rendal[/b] moves near one of the trees, then lets fly with an arrow. The arrow thuds into the flank of the closest wolf, drawing a thin line of blood, the creature yelping in pain. His attack reveals his location to the wolf, despite the bard's best efforts to remain hidden.
Having given the order to advance, Aiden moves stealthily himself as far as he can, but is still some 70' from the nearest Wolf.
Olaf also moves slowly, making some ground and preparing to fire should a foe come close.
After telling Fisher to attack, Heyoka moves to around 20' from the nearest fight. She has to run in order to get there, therefore revealing herself to the Wolves and the Orcs, and overtakes the rest of the party before taking cover behind a tree. Fisher stays put, readying for the fight.
Yanosh hurries along near Aiden, staying within 10', readying his weapon. Yngvar also moves forward, but closer, as close to the nearest wolf as he can, but is still too far to engage.
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Winter Wolves initiative
The nearest wolf, injured by Rendal's arrow, looks up at the advancing party, who are spread out across the snowy trail. A deep howl emanates from his muzzle, then his sharp teeth tear into Orc flesh. Orc 3 collapses to the ground, a tear in his shoulder seeping blood all over the snow. The wolf then circles round the back of the nearby tree, and closes to engage with Heyoka.
Standard Action: Attack Orc 3 1d20+9 = 24, damage: d8+6 and 1d6 = 11 Move Action: To S18
Wolf 2 tries to kill the nearest Orc, but the wolf's huge teeth crash off the haft of the Orc's axe. The wolf then moves aside, turning to face up the trail.
Standard Action: Attack Orc 2 Free Action: 5' step to Y8
Wolf 3 rushes in next to Orc 2, his razered muzzle tearing through the Orc's forearm. This orc also collapses to the ground. The wolf howls, replying to the first wolf's cry.
Move Action: To Z12 Standard Action: Attack Orc 2 1d20+9 = 20, damage: d8+6 and 1d6 = 15
In the distance, from somewhere in the forest, you hear another howl; a reply, perhaps, to the first wolf's baying cry.
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Tundra Walkers' initiative
Badly wounded, surrounded by wolves, his companions slaughtered in an instant, and seeing a new enemy advance, the remaining Orc flees through the trees, running from the fray and screaming manically.
Full Round Action: Withdraw to T1 and beyond.
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OOC: First of all, apologies for my lack of post on Friday. No excuse -- I was at a Foo Fighters gig in Manchester, and I just forgot to let you know. Thanks for your patience.
I have a few things to mention from your posts. Firstly, I have tried to carry out what actions you have stated, although you need to be more specific with some of your actions. E.g.., let me know what square you want to move to using Grid references, and which enemy you are attacking. I assumed Rendal was attacking the closest wolf, but you didn't specify in the post.
Please remember that most of you do not have movement of 30', as you are encumbered or short :) Also remember, that if you are moving and hiding you can only move at half your standard speed. If anyone has posted more than one standard action with a move, I have ignored the second action. Please try and keep to the usual amount of actions in a round. If you want Fisher / Packsister to attack, you will need to post for them, treating them as if they are characters and posting AC / HP as normal.
Olaf -- excellent post and you included all the info I needed, so many thanks!
Sorry if I sound like a pain, but I want combat to flow well. If you are unhappy with anything I have done with your character, please let me know before this time tomorrow.
DM Simon Monday November 5th, 2007 3:00:34 PM Ice Vein Posting Report for Week beginning 29.10.07
Name-------M T W T F More
DM Simon---X X X X O Aiden--------X O X X O Yanosh------X 2 X X X Heyoka------O X X O X Rendal-------X O X X O S Yngvar-------X X X X O S Olaf----------O X O 2 O
My fault that the end of the week was poor. Apologies!
Heyoka Monday November 5th, 2007 4:15:27 PM
OOC: Ouch. Heyoka would've _followed_ Fisher until she as 20' from the 1st fight she came across. She's not looking to lead the charge...
Running back towards group.
Yanosh--AC20--HP50/50 Monday November 5th, 2007 4:19:08 PM
Seeing that Heyoka is alone with a wolf in striking possition, "Why cant everyone stay together or close enough to be covered properly. That is how I got Garrett killed and nearly myself and Neco. How many more must die before we learn to fight as a pack," the gruff Dwarf growls softly.
Yanosh moves forward to M-14.
OoC sorry for the lack of information in my friday post. I could not access the map at the time.
DM Simon Monday November 5th, 2007 4:37:37 PM
ooc: No worries. Heyoka - I will move you back, to L16. Fisher is next to you - L17/18 and back. Winter Wolf 1 is still next to the tree.
Heyoka Monday November 5th, 2007 7:33:04 PM
::phew!::
Thank you DM!
Aiden (AC 19 HP46, packsister: AC 14 HP 24) d20=13 d20=19 d8=6 d8=4 Tuesday November 6th, 2007 7:23:33 AM
Continuing his movement, Aiden sees that Yngvar had made his way quite close to the battle. However, unless he sprinted, there would be no way for him (Aiden) to catch up.
"Remember their breaths..." was all that Aiden could hiss to those nearby him even as he also moved forward (M11) even as a quick command and nod is given to his packsister to guard Rendal.
To hit (in case they come nearby): 22, 28 Damage:11, 7
Olaf [wis -1] AC 20--HP 29/29 d20+10=21 d20+8=15 d20+5=12 d6+1=2 d6=3 Tuesday November 6th, 2007 7:31:49 AM
Hidden in the snow, Olaf muses about the blood-thirsty nature of his new found friends and companions. Still, a half smile sneaks onto his face in contemplation of their audacity and the potential furs off of these rare wolves.
Olaf continues sneaking forward to S7 [hide 21, move silently 15], and readies an action to fire his shortbow on WW2 if it starts advancing (moves into or through the "X" column). If so, hits AC 12 for 2+3 sneak attack damage.
Rendal Tuesday November 6th, 2007 9:19:35 AM
Reaching to his side Rendal grasps a rod sticking out of his pouch and begins to swing it in a circle while singing.
Over here Over there See the hair in the air waves of color this very hour watch away and miss the day
Colors form our of the air in front of the two wolves. Moving to and fro dancing and capturing the wolves attention.
Cast in between x9 and x10.
Hypnotic pattern DC 16
Heyoka Tuesday November 6th, 2007 9:44:43 AM
Keeping an eye the intrepid sneekers, she follows, keeping Fisher near her, about 20' from the group advancing to take the battle onward.
DM Simon 2d4(1+3)+10=14 d20+3=13 d20+3=8 d20+6=23 d20+6=13 d20+9=28 d8+6=14 d6=5 d4=1 Tuesday November 6th, 2007 2:38:09 PM Players' initiative
Aiden, Yanosh and Olaf continue moving forward through the snow, as Rendal sings his entrancing song. Lights appear, seemingly drawing the farthest two winter wolves' attention. Their stance softens, and they sit with their hindlegs on the floor, watching the dancing lights. Both wolves failed their saves 1d20+3 = 13 and 1d20+3 = 8
Heyoka and Fisher both move slightly closer to Aiden, Yanosh and Yngvar.
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Winter Wolves initiative
Winter Wolf 1 sees his companions sitting and watching lights, and is angered. He roars at the party, in two minds whether to attack or not. He sees the party spread out, advancing, and decides he needs his allies. The wolf then begins to shout, a guttural and deep voice that carries through the light snow.
"I hate when this happens."
He then moves quickly back to Winter Wolf 3, grabs him by the scruff of the neck with his teeth, and shakes him quickly.
Move Action: To Y14 Standard Action: Shake Wolf 3 out of its fascination
Wolf 3 seems to shake its head in surprise, and seeing sense, decides to repeat this course of action with the last wolf, still watching the lights as if in a trance.
Move Action: To Z10 Standard Action: Shake Wolf 2 out of its fascination
Wolf 2 also blinks as if shock, wondering what was going on and why his brothers were not attacking yet. With a bark and growl, it lurches forward towards the man it sees creeping forward with a bow ready. Spot 23, Listen 13. Olaf fires his bow, readied when he had the chance, but the arrow just misses the head of the wolf as it moves into combat.
Move Action: Move to T7 Standard Action: Attack Olaf, Hit 1d20+9= AC 28 for 1d8+6=14 damage and 1d6=5 cold damage.
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OOC: Much better detail -- thanks guys. Still no AC or HP from some players though, and I was hoping the animals would get involved! it would be great to see a wolf and a Polar Bear against these foes. Aiden - if you want Packsister to move with you, let me know which square to and I will update map. Ditto Fisher.
Olaf [wis -1] AC 20--HP 14/29 Tuesday November 6th, 2007 3:27:12 PM
Olaf grimaces in deep pain as the wolf's jaws clamp down on his arm, blood spraying the white snow. Much to his surprise, however, the cold barely touches him. [ooc: Cold Resistance 4] Backing away, Olaf takes a withdrawal full-round action to J13, avoiding potential attacks from Wolf 2.
"Mayhap we've got ourselves a misunderstandin', here," he shouts to the clearly sentient wolves. "I'm thinkin' you jus' want some Orc meat, which we be happy to yield ya."
Yanosh--AC20--HP50/50 d20+9=17 d20+3=4 Tuesday November 6th, 2007 3:53:23 PM
Yanosh sees that the fight has been joined and his Dwarven blood suddenly burns for battle. Yanosh rushes forward to Q-13. His humming has turned into a soft singing. His voice is grating and deep and slightly out of tune.... "...I'll stand and fight I,m not afraid to die..."
Yanosh readies himself for the attack of one of the wolves. If one attacks him or closes with in range he strikes.
Hit AC17 Dmg 4
Dm Simon Tuesday November 6th, 2007 5:25:36 PM
Fisher and Packsister: I play a druid in Emerald Dragons, and have always played the animal companion like another PC. I would be happier if you could do that, as it saves me time and you can develop the character yourself more.
If you would rather me do it, just let me know.
Rendal Wednesday November 7th, 2007 9:09:57 AM
Concentrates on the spell to pull in the new wolf that has arrived within its effects.
Yngvar the not so very tall AC19 HP27/27 Move 20' d20+7=26 d10+2=4 Wednesday November 7th, 2007 9:41:01 AM
Yngvar moves to attack the wolf gnawing on Olaf.
To Hit 26 Damage 4
Heyoka and Fisher d20=19 d20=2 d20=4 d4=2 d4=4 d20=9 d6=3 Wednesday November 7th, 2007 11:39:53 AM
Allowing Fisher to take the lead, as he's wont to do when hunting, she watches as he advances on the fight, taknig the hurt to them. (she is standing near Yanosh's spot.) Aware that she is uncomfortable near the fighting, she pulls out her quarterstaff, standing in full defense mode, just in case.
Fisher's attack on baddie @ U,V/7,8:
2 claws +8 (19,2) =27,10 (succeed, fail)
(1d4+5)2+5=7 (1d4+5)fail
and Bite +3 (9) =12 (fail)
(1d6+2)fail
((If it takes more than 1 round to move into the area to attack, that's ok. just apply info to when attack is concurrent with otions avail.)
DM Simon d20+3=4 d20+9=17 d8+6=7 d6=6 d20+9=10 Wednesday November 7th, 2007 3:22:09 PM Players' initiative
Olaf withdraws, the pain too much. He shouts words of calm to the wolves, who seem ready to swarm into combat.
Yanosh moves forward, a weapon in hand and a song in his voice. Meanwhile, Rendal continues trying to distract Wolf 1 with his spell.
Rushing to attack, Yngvar finds he just able to reach Wolf 2. He manages to hot and draws blood. You notice close up that this particular wolf is already crossed with wounds, delivered by Orc axes. It yelps in pain.
Heyoka steps closer to Yanosh, and watches Fisher rush to attack Wolf 2 also. (ooc: The bear cannot attack this round -- I will use rolls next round or you can roll again.)
Aiden waits. His wolf , however, races through the companions, moving to the side of Wolf 2 also, the pack instinct overwhelming in him. He tries to flank with Fisher.
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Winter Wolves initiative
Before replying to Olaf, Winter Wolf 1 catches a glimpse of Rendal's dancing lights after shaking its companion from its reverie. Immediately, its attention is drawn by the spell, and it too sits back on its hind legs, ignoring the fight nearby.
Failed will save vs Dancing Lights 1d20+3=4
Wolf 2 turns quickly as it is hastily surrounded. Its attention is most drawn by the large bear, and it snaps its teeth at Fisher. The bear feels teeth sink into its flank.
Move Action: None Standard Action: Attack Fisher, Hit 1d20+9= AC 17 for 1d8+6=7 damage and 1d6=6 cold damage.
Wolf 3, seeing its companion in trouble, rushes in next to Fisher. It too opens its jaws wide, but the wolf slips on ice and almost collapses.
Move Action: To W10 Standard Action: Attack Fisher, Hit 1d20+9= AC 10 (natural 1)
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OOC: Rendal: Many thanks for the welcome. You are right about Wolf 1 having to save against the spell -- thanks for the reminder. I have now included this in this rounds post. Shaking someone out of Fascination is a standard action I think, allowing the other wolves to subsequently take their turn. I could be wrong of course! We'll stick with it for now and I'll double check on Rules Board.
Heyoka -- please can you post AC and HP for yourself and Fisher? Thanks :) and thanks for posting detail as you did!
Aiden. (AC 19 HP46, Packsister AC14 HP24) d20=14 d20=3 d8=7 Wednesday November 7th, 2007 5:46:06 PM
(OOC: sorry about yesterday, thought my post had gone through)
Aiden moves towards the middle winter wolf (S10) having shaken his momentary lapse of concentration.
Should the creature draw close enough to strike, he will take advantage...
To hit 1: 23 to hit 2: 12 Damage 1:12
Olaf [wis -1] AC 20--HP 23/29 d8+2=9 Thursday November 8th, 2007 2:39:15 AM
Softly cursing his apparent cowardice, Olaf heads back towards the fray, moving 30' to N9. He grabs the cold, dull metal coin about his neck, and intones to the Powers of the vein, calling in arcane words.
His badly bleeding arm's wounds close as he finishes casting cure light wounds, losing his prepared Rose's temperature control for 9 hit points of healing.
Yngvar the not so very tall AC19 HP27/27 d20+8=15 d10+2=3 Thursday November 8th, 2007 10:05:26 AM
Yngvar takes advantage of the bear drawing the wolf's attention and moves to flank the wolf.
To Hit 15 Damage 3
DM Simon d20+9=11 d20+5=10 d20+11=25 d8+6=14 d6=4 d20+19=24 d8+6=13 d6=3 Thursday November 8th, 2007 1:24:53 PM Players' initiative
Deciding to move closer to combat, Aiden rushes to S10. Olaf also moves closer, and heals himself as he does so.
Yngvar moves to flank the wolf, drawing an Attack of Opportunity from the beast as he does so. He manages to hit the injured wolf again, and also manages to duck beneath a swiping claw, aimed at his head. AoO = 1d20+9 = 11
ooc: I have moved Yngvar to T5, since you haven't stated which square you want to move to.
Packsister joins the combat, missing the larger wolf with a sharp claw. Attack = 1d20+5 = 10
Rendal continues with his spell, and Heyoka, Fisher and Yanosh watch the battle from some distance.
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Winter Wolves initiative
Winter Wolf 1 continues staring at the lights, ignorant of his allies in battle. "Such pretty lights..." he growls
Surrounded now, Wolf 2 sinks his teeth into the neck of the badly wounded Fisher, a deep wound that spills much blood to the cold ground. the wound seems to freeze also, ice burning flesh. The huge bear collapses to the ground.
Standard Action: Attack Fisher, Hit 1d20+11= AC 25 for 1d8+6=14 damage and 1d6=6 cold damage. (Fisher is on -1 Hit points)
Wolf 3 takes courage from the fall of the Polar Bear, and, unable to get to help fight against Yngvar, rushes to the nearest foe. Its teeth find flesh, and tear into Aiden's arm.
Move Action: To T11 Standard Action: Attack Aiden, Hit 1d20+9= AC 24 for 1d8+6=13 damage and 1d6=3 cold damage.
Yanosh--AC20--HP50/50 d20+9=24 d20+9=26 d10+3=9 d10+3=11 Thursday November 8th, 2007 3:52:39 PM
Yanosh rushes to T-12 flanking the closest white wolf(15 foot move) and attacks twice. His War Axe slashes out as bellows his anger into the cold air.
Hit AC24 Dmg=9 Hit AC22 Dmg=11(sorry forgot to subtract the -4 for the second attack when I rolled. Will reroll if you want.)
Heyoka and Fisher d20=18 d20=11 d4=3 d4=2 d20=17 d6=4 Thursday November 8th, 2007 4:19:27 PM
Intent on his original enemy, Fisher keeps after the WW that Yanosh is also fighting.
Fisher's attack on baddie @ U,V/7,8:
2 claws +8 (18,11) =26,19 (succeed, succeed)
(1d4+5)3+5=8 (1d4+5)2+5=7
and Bite +3 (17) =20 (succeed)
(1d6+2)4+2=6
((AC + HP coming in a seoparate post to DMs))
Heyoka's Resonse d20=18 d20=6 d20=1 d20=7 d20=10 d20=20 d20=11 d20=18 d20=1 d20=20 Thursday November 8th, 2007 4:31:13 PM
Not sure how to help out the best she can, Heyoka hesitates for a second, then casts //Create Water// at the feet of the WW coming up behind Fisher. (Intent is to freeze his feet to the icy ground, or to make him slip, and freeze prone (I believe the water would flash-freeze, but I'm not sure how fast that would be.)
After that, unable to do anything else without harming Fisher, she will scan the fighters, trying to figure out who's the most hurt, and how badly, as well as who need the most help with fighting their opponent.
Rendal Friday November 9th, 2007 12:53:47 AM
Staying back and swinging his rod in circular patterns Rendal focuses his awareness on the wolf that is frozen in place.
Since it doesn't take his full concentration Rendal says "Fisher needs your help. He is down and needs healing."
Olaf [wis -1] AC 20--HP 23/29 d20+11=20 d8+2=8 Friday November 9th, 2007 2:52:47 AM
Seeing the badly hurt Polar bear swaying on its feet, Olaf again calls to the Powers of the vein. He casts cure light wounds (losing obscuring mist) and holds the charge. He then advances 20' to R9, getting ready to sprint in and help whoever is in need next turn.
[ooc: Olaf would attempt to tumble the 30' to Fisher and discharge the charged cure light wounds if DM Simon would allow it---this touch would be one too many actions for the turn, I think. Anyway, if it is allowed, he uses the guidance bonus to tumble to T9 (next to Fisher). The DC is 25, and Olaf rolls a 20, so he will draw an attack of opportunity from WW3, and he will touch Fisher with the charged cure light wounds spell for 8 hit points of healing. Again, if DM Simon allows it. ]
Yngvar the not so very tall AC19 HP27/27 d20+8=15 d10+2=3 Friday November 9th, 2007 9:38:15 AM
The young ranger presses his assault on 'his' wolf.
To Hit 15 Damage 3
Heyoka Friday November 9th, 2007 9:52:07 AM
Shock draining any color from her face, immediately summons -Nature's Ally-
And has it help Fisher in any way it can.
Aiden d20=15 d8=2 Friday November 9th, 2007 10:02:14 AM
Aiden yelled, "argh..." as the bite tore into his flesh. "Die..." he then added, as he moved to strike the creature, using both hands on his double bladed axe (using 2 points on power attack).
To hit: 15 + 7 = 22 Damage: 2 + 6( double power attack, 2 hands) + 1 (magic weapon) = 7 (sorry this is going from memory, my character sheet is not on my work computer)
Fisher manages to stay on his feet, despite the horrific wounds he is suffering, and slashes into the wolf with huge claws and teeth. The wolf roars in agony as his body is almost torn apart by the bear.
Yanosh moves close to White Wolf 3, and manages one attack. His axe cuts deeply into the wolf's shoulder. (ooc: Yanosh can only attack once after moving, and is not flanking yet. Even so, his first attack does hit.)
Casting Create Water, Heyoka tries to make the ground slippery for Wolf 3. The water soaks into the snow, and begins freezing immediately, but the wolf has already moved on to fight Aiden. Heyoka also hears that distant howl again, closer, nearby, a deeper howl than the ones these wolves make.(You don't reroll ones, and can't cast two spells a round I'm afraid. Do you want me to keep this as next round's action?)
Rendal manages to keep concentrating on the spell that has wolf 1 mesmorised.
The party see Olaf display real courage to help the wounded Polar Bear. He tumbles through to the bear, and manages to avoid the sudden Attack of Opportunity taken bu Winter Wolf 3. Placing hands on the flank of the large animal, he heals Fisher for 8 hit points.
Yngvar attacks Wolf 2 again. The creature looks exhausted and near death, much blood matting his thick white fur. Aiden also wounds the wolf he fights. This one seems much more healthy, but the axe wound leaves a deep gash across its shoulder. Packsister continues in vain to try and bite the larger wolf's legs. 1d20+5=6
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Winter Wolves' initiative
Wolf 1 continues staring dreamily at the lights. It begins growling a tune...
Flanking the wounded bear, and badly wounded itself, Wolf 2 tries again to bring it down. Its teeth slice again through flesh, the bear roaring in pain before crashing to the ground.
Standard Action: Attack Fisher 1d20+9= AC 27 for 1d8+6 = 10 damage and 1d6=1 cold damage. Fisher is on -2 now. Free Action: Step to U6
Wolf 3 is surrounded. Angered, it chooses to step backwards away from Aiden. Instead, it wheels quickly round and lunges for Yanosh with its teeth. Yanosh feels teeth cutting through his upper arm, and intense cold through his flesh. The wolf then tries to pull Yanosh to the floor with its strength.
Free Action: Step to U12 Standard Action: Attack Yanosh 1d20+11= AC 24 for 1d8+6 = 13 damage and 1d6=2 cold damage. Free Action: Trip Yanosh Roll 1d20+8=14. I make it Yanosh's trip DC is at least 14, as he is a Dwarf. Trip fails.
Olaf [wis -1] AC 20--HP 23/29 d8+1=6 Friday November 9th, 2007 12:56:21 PM
Grunting in apparent frustration, Olaf reaches into a pouch about his chest and pulls out a small length of curving bone [move action]. Calling once more upon the Powers of the Vein, Olaf uses the wand to cast cure light wounds on the dying Polar Bear. [heals 6 hit points]
Heyoka-Fisher DOWN Friday November 9th, 2007 2:49:17 PM
Cursing herself for not preparing a healing spell (never her stong point,) she glares at the WW that just downed her friend. The spell tripping off of her list is FLAMING SPHERE-On the WW that hurt Fisher (she will place it on the fiar side of the wolf, away from her friend's prone body, and keep it there until it is down.)
1 LVL- Goodberry(spent), Endure Elements, Detect Snares or Pits, Endure Elements
2 LVL- Flaming Sphere, Lesser Restoration
Yanosh--AC20--HP35/50 d20+9=20 d20+4=5 d10+3=6 Friday November 9th, 2007 4:00:44 PM
(OoC unable to access the map at this time. Again.)
Grimacing Yanosh roars in anger. "Best you have beast?" yanosh taunts as his axe crashes down on the wolf.
Hit AC20 Dmg6 Hit AC5 miss
Rendal d20=4 Friday November 9th, 2007 11:43:08 PM
Concentration is all the Rendal is doing while trying to observe all that is happening.
Spot 4
he has no clue what is going on.
Aiden d20=1 Sunday November 11th, 2007 9:51:35 AM
Aiden steps towards the creature once again, trying to level a heavy blow, but, as is wont of the gods, completely fails to do so...
To Hit: nat 1!
Yngvar the not so very tall AC19 HP27/27 d20+8=19 d10+2=11 Monday November 12th, 2007 11:22:58 AM
Yngvar attacks to finish his dying opponent.
To Hit 19 Damage 11
DM Simon d20+6=16 Monday November 12th, 2007 1:05:34 PM Players' initiative
In frustration, Olaf pulls a wand from his pouch and heals Fishe once again. In ager at the second downing of the bear, Heyoka casts flaming sphere at Wolf 2. It appears with the wolf, who manages to spin around in time to avoid the fiery ball. Reflex save 1d20+6=16. I assume this beats your spell DC?
Wolf 3 growls in pain again as Yanosh' axe slices through its foreleg. Meanwhile, Rendal keeps the lights dancing near to Wolf 1.
Aiden fails to hit Wolf 3, but Yngvar manages to cut through the neck of Wolf 2, who collapses to the floor in a pool of fresh blood.
Packsister waits for an idea of when to attack, unwilling to rush these large wolves without support.
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Winter Wolves initiative
Winter Wolf 1 continues dreamily watching the lights. Seeing his ally fall, Wolf 3 moves away from the fight to wake Wolf 1 from his dreamy state. Grabbing the neck of the first wolf in its mouth, he shakes the creature from its reverie, breaking the fascination.
Move Action: To AA12 Standard Action: Shake Wolf 1 from its fascination.
DM Simon Monday November 12th, 2007 1:10:59 PM Ice Vein Posting Report for Week beginning 5.11.07
Name-------M T W T F More
DM Simon---2 X X X X Aiden--------0 X X 0 X S Yanosh------2 X 0 X X Heyoka------2 X X X 2 Rendal-------0 X X 0 X Yngvar-------0 0 X X X Olaf----------0 2 0 X 2
Olaf [Wis -1] AC 20--HP 23/29 d8+1=4 Monday November 12th, 2007 1:56:11 PM
Knowing that the fearsome Polar Bear might well continue his assault, Olaf seeks to buttress the beast some more, again calling upon the Powers of the Vein and touching Fisher with his wand. Cure light wounds heals 4 more points of damage.
Yanosh--AC20--35/50 d20+9=13 d10+3=6 d20+9=20 Monday November 12th, 2007 2:13:31 PM
Yanosh attacks the wolf as it trys to leave the area. AOA Hit AC=13 DMG=6
Yanosh barks out orders, "Come lets get them now while they are weak. now is the time to advance but be weary of their breath." yanosh moves forward 20 feet.(hopfully in line with everyone else. Then attacks the first one thats closest.
Yanosh d10+3=10 Monday November 12th, 2007 2:15:33 PM
OoC clicked the wronge button and submitted my post before it was finished.
Rolls for the last attack were Hit Ac=20 Dmg=10
Rendal d20=8 Monday November 12th, 2007 10:41:17 PM
Seeing the other wolf move to wake his captive audience. Loving the captive audience.
Rendal shoots his bow at the moving wolf. 8+8= hits AC 16
The hypnotic pattern spell lasts for 2 rounds after the caster stops concentrating.
Aiden (AC 19 HP 30/46) d20=14 d8=5 Monday November 12th, 2007 11:05:29 PM
Knowing that he was walking full well into death (two icy breaths or against two wolves outnumbered either not being a good proposition), Aiden moved to take on the wounded beasts face to muzzle. Now was the time to strike and take one of the creatures down (working on the already injured beast).
Rendal d6=5 d20=7 d6=1 Tuesday November 13th, 2007 8:37:37 AM
OOC: I forgot to do the damage above. 5+2 to the moving wolf. For 7 points of damage.
Seeing his other arrow fly on target and knowing that his special training is helping in this fight.
Rendal takes aim and lets another arrow fly. 7+8= hits ac 15. Damage 1+2 = 3
Yngvar the not so very tall AC19 HP27/27 Tuesday November 13th, 2007 8:56:00 AM
Drunk on his success, Yngvar bellows a mighty battle yell and charges his closest opponent.
OOC: where he goes depend on where the wolves move to. Yngvar moves 20'.
DM Simon d20+5=11 4d6(3+6+4+2)=15 4d6(4+6+1+5)=16 Tuesday November 13th, 2007 1:06:49 PM Players' initiative
Again, Olaf heals the large bear. Although he fails to hit the enemy as it moves away, Yanosh charges to attack Wolf 1, his axe once more finding its mark. Rendal joins the combat now, seeing the wolves are no longer transfixed by his spell. His arrows fly true, thudding into Wolf 3
Aiden rushes into the fray, right between the two wolves. The edge of his double axe slices through the hide of Wolf 1, whose dreamlike face now twists in rage and pain. Seeing her companion in danger, Packsister sprints to the side of Wolf 3, trying in vain to sink teeth into the beast's flesh. Attack 1d20+5=11
Yngvar the not so very tall moves closer to the two injured wolves, whose blood seeps even now to the ground.
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Winter Wolves initiative
Winter Wolf 1 roars at the closest companions. "Time to die, hunters. My fur will not be yours." He breathes deeply, and a blast of icy air powers through the air at Aiden and Yanosh. Suffer 15 damage, Reflex save vs DC 16 for half
Standard Action: Breath Weapon attack vs Aiden and Yanosh Free Action: 5' step to AA15
Winter Wolf 3, broken, wounded and angry, also breathes at the two warriors near him, in desperation more than anything. Aiden and Yanosh. Suffer 16 damage, Reflex save vs DC 16 for half
Standard Action: Breath Weapon attack vs Aiden and Yanosh Free Action: 5' step to AB12
Yanosh--AC20--HP21/50 d20+5=13 d20+5=15 3d8(7+1+6)+3=17 Tuesday November 13th, 2007 3:26:20 PM
Taking the full force of the breath from both wolves, Yanosh feels the ice bite deeper into him the the wolves teeth did.
Yanosh reaches into a top pocket of his pack and removes a vile of liquid. Pulling the stopper out Yanosh quickly downs the potion (cure serious wounds). Then drops the vile into the snow.
Grinning visiously at the wolves, "Not so easly killed this time am I wolf?" Yanosh says in undercommon as he grips his Axe and starts to move forward.
Aiden (AC: 19 HP: 15/46) d20=12 d20=20 d20=20 d20=18 d8=2 3d8(2+8+2)=12 Tuesday November 13th, 2007 5:51:58 PM
Aiden's eyes gleamed as the frost tore into him and his blade. His eyes were nearly white with an almost insane gleam.
"You won't even make a good set of boots..." as his axe made its deadly arc into the soon to be bloody body of the winter wolf.
Saves: Fortitude #1: 12 + 7 = 19 Fortitude #2: 20 (nat) + 7 = 27 To hit: 20 (nat: WOOHOOO)/18 + 7 (instead of +10, using 3 for power attack...I THINK that should work for the confirmed critical)
Damage: 2 + 6 + 6 = 14 critical: x3 (12 + 6 = 18 additional from critical for a total of 32 points!)
Yngvar the not so very tall AC19 HP27/27 Wednesday November 14th, 2007 11:12:06 AM
"Don't kill them Yet!" Yngvar yells. "I want some too!"
The gaunt ranger advances on wolf no. 3
Olaf [wis -1] AC 20--HP 23/29 d8+1=9 Wednesday November 14th, 2007 11:40:11 AM
Olaf surges forward from his place beside Fisher to Y11, just behind Yanosh and Aiden, hoping to heal their wounds. He saw the powerful pair assailed by the bitter cold, and cursing his luck, touches Aiden with his bone wand. Cure light wounds heals 9 points of damage.
Rendal d20=13 d6=6 Wednesday November 14th, 2007 12:42:38 PM
Rendal moves forward to N11 pulls his bow string past his ear and takes careful aim to hit Wolf 1 who has been transfixed this whole time.
Remembering when Drake taught him to concentrate while firing his arrows into a confusing seen. His eyes travel down his arrow and focus on the white hind end of the wolf and knowing his arrow will hit he let go.
To hit 13+8= 21 Damage 6+2= 8
DM Simon 1d4=1 4d6(2+2+6+6)=16 Wednesday November 14th, 2007 1:35:31 PM Players' initiative
Yanosh takes the full brunt of the icy breath, badly hurt, but heals himself with a potion. Aiden manages to avoid the worst of the damage, then returns to the combat with a mighty sweep of his axe that slices through the neck of Wolf 3. With a thud and a gush of blood, the wolf's head drops to the floor, severed completely from its shoulders.
Yngvar moves next to the remaining wolf, while Olaf continues his role as party healer, and moves to heal Aiden. Meanwhile, Rendal manages to find his target amidst the confusing melee; the arrow slices into the belly of the wolf as it turns.
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Winter Wolves initiative
In a last desperate attack, surrounded now on all sides, the pack leader once more opens its maws, and breathes its icy breath on the crowd of allies. Aiden, Yanosh, Yngvar and Olaf are all caught in the freezing cone of air. Suffer 16 damage, Reflex Save DC 16 for half. Then, hoping to escape the combat, the wolf turns tail and runs from the fight. Move to S18 -- draws AoO from Yanosh and Yngvar. -------------------------
Yanosh--AC20--HP21/50 d20+9=23 d20+5=23 d10+3=5 Wednesday November 14th, 2007 2:59:24 PM
Yanosh easily misses the worst of the wolves breath weapon and then attacks the fleeing wolf. Blood flying as his Axe strikes home.
Hit AC23 DMG= 5 Fort save=23
Yanosh Wednesday November 14th, 2007 3:03:12 PM
OoC sorry forgot to change my hps. New Hp is 13. Sorry boss.
Heyoka Wednesday November 14th, 2007 3:41:18 PM
Taking into consideration just how teh Undead Abomination responded to this spell, she grits her teeth and continues making the sphere follow the WW originally targeted, making sure that it doesn't affect her fellow travellers.
Aiden (AC 19 hp: 31/46) d20=14 d20=3 Wednesday November 14th, 2007 5:33:23 PM
Aiden again adjusts to avoid the icy breath of the creature.
If he had the opportunity, he would also return the strike before the creature could run away.
(OOC: no AoO for Aiden? *snaps fingers*
To hit: 3 + 7 = 10 (3 points used on power attack)...missed))
Save: 14 + 7 = 21
DM Simon Thursday November 15th, 2007 1:41:13 AM
Aiden and Yanosh - you get your normal round to act also...
Rendal d20=15 d6=3 d20=7 d6=1 Thursday November 15th, 2007 8:41:20 AM
Seeing how the wolf is moving Rendal moves to m16 following the motions of the wolf.
He keeps following and shooting.
Taking aim after moving 30 feet, Rendal lets the arrow fly right on target.
Attack 15+8= 23
Damage 3+2= 5
He will keep up this pattern for next round as well. Following at an angle 30 feet and shooting.
Attack 7+8= 15 Damage 1+2 = 3
Olaf [wis -1] AC 20--HP 11/29 d20+6=9 d20+5=25 d20+5=15 3d6(3+3+6)+3=15 Thursday November 15th, 2007 8:46:17 AM
Olaf's skin rebuffs the cold somewhat, but he still gasps from the pain. [9 vs. DC 16 ref save for 16 cold - 4 cold resistance] He final takes his little-used recurved shortbow, aims it at the fleeing wolf, and fires [nat 20, confirming with a 15, critical hit!], his arrow slamming deep into the wolf for 15 points of damage.
Yngvar the not so very tall AC19 HP18/27 d20+9=28 d20+8=16 d10+2=3 Thursday November 15th, 2007 11:18:28 AM
Save vs Breath Weapon 28
Deftly dodging, Yngvar avoids the worst of the icy blast before taking advatage of the wolf's attempt to flee.
To Hit 16 Damage 3
DM Simon Thursday November 15th, 2007 12:33:16 PM Rendal's arrows again find their mark, and another one slices through the beast's shoulder. Finally, having healed others for the duration of the fight, Olaf aims an arrow at the wolf. It glides through the air as the wolf tries to flee, and pierces his neck. With a howl, the wolf cries out and as it runs, collapses to the ground, leaving a trail of snow and blood in its wake.
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Catching their breath, the party looks around. Three large wolf corpses litter the snowy ground, and splashes of crimson stain the stark white floor across the woodland trail. Two Orc bodies also lie in a crumpled heap.
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Ooc: I've had some ooc private questions -- here are the answers so all can see. Most of the orcs were killed by the wolves before you joined the fight. One ran off to the south, badly injured. This was all included in my early combat posts. Flaming sphere is 1 round a level, but the original target for the spell was killed. Heyoka hasn't moved the sphere since then -- it is on the map as a little orange shape, so I have had no need to make any saves against it. And Winter Wolves aren't undead, they are magical beasts.
Hope this clears some things up; Fight over anyway .... well done. 1 Hero Point to Olaf for his perfectly detailed posts and efforts in keeping Fisher alive. Do you usually get awarded XP after each fight, or at the end of a module?
Yanosh d8+1=7 Thursday November 15th, 2007 1:07:25 PM
Yanosh reaches a hand out to Aiden and touches him. Softly speaking a prayer he feels the power of Gargul flow through him and into Aiden. Yanosh casts cure light wounds on Aiden for 7 hit points.
Yanosh reaches into his pack and takes out 2 viles(cure moderate wounds 2d8+2) and offers them to Olaf and Yngvar. "Drink these they will help you."
Yanosh then walks over to Fisher. "I have not forgotten you freind Bear. But I do not have much left or healing." With that said Yanosh touches the Bear and speaks a soft prayer and heals 1hp of the bears wounds.
Spells cast cure minor wounds cure light wounds endure elements
Heyoka Thursday November 15th, 2007 1:34:46 PM
Hurrying oer to the polar bear who travels with her, she glances at Yanosh, in gratitude, before feeding Fisher the last of the Goodberries she summoned this morning.
(will roll the amt, taking off 3 rom total once I get home. Can't remember what roll needed, and I don't think I actually rolled it 1st time.)
As she feed him the goodberries, she murmurs her thanks, trying to show gratitude and regret at the same time to her friend.
Olaf [wis -1] AC 20--HP 14/29 d20+3=23 d8+1=3 Thursday November 15th, 2007 3:32:18 PM
Olaf looks at the proffered vial from Yanosh, but shakes his head. "Thanks be, for the offer good Yanosh, but I'm thinkin' I'll just keep using this little piece of bone for now. Anyone wish for some healin'?" While waiting for an answer, Olaf casts cure light wound from the bone wand on himself. If others ask, he will cast it on them as well.
He continues: "Oh, and any hope in gettin' a move on before those howlers come lookin?" Looking at the hides. 'Course, I wouldn't mind one of these hides... they'd fetch a pretty price." [appraise check on the hides 23 (nat 20)]
[ooc: forgot to roll the healing: 3 points] [spells: 0: (Toros's Taur's Try: 2 cast), (Create Water: cast), (Guidance: cast) 1: (cast: Rose's Temperature Control), (Endure Elements: cast), (cast: Obscuring Mist), Disguise Self wand: 46 charges]
Aiden Thursday November 15th, 2007 9:42:14 PM
"thank you friend Yanosh..." as Aiden felt the healing power of the death god (rather ironic, isn't it) flow into him. "You did well..." as his gaze fell not only on Yanosh, but the others as well, including Olaf.
Looking at the others, his eyes cold, "we need to kill the ork before he gets back to the others..." His voice flat and clear, "if he returns, he can tell our numbers to the Tundra walkers..."
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