Preparation Addendum [DM SteveK] Thursday February 14th, 2008 12:24:49 PM
Trace knows that the orcs are holed up at a farm about an hour's walk due east of Heranmar. It is a group of log cabin buildings in a lightly wooded area with cultivated fields. A small brook runs through the property north to south and it is all surrounded by heavier forest.
Shay flies out but does not see any evidence of the orcs (too far away).
It is now two hours past sun-up, and all the Children of Chaos are at Heranmar, but not together...
Trace clearly heard the orcs getting ready to raid the town, and so they can be anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour behind the arriving ranger.
Jeff C Thursday February 14th, 2008 5:56:07 PM
(OOC: Steve, is Trace with the other CoC?)
Trace is in Heranmar. I assume from your post that he is in the same location as Peerimus.
Savin and Kit are walking around.
Since Heranmar isn't a big town, it would be fairly easy to get everyone together and plan if the group will wait on the attack or to take the fight to the orcs.
Jurgen [Mage Armor and Overland Flight] Thursday February 14th, 2008 8:55:16 PM
(OOC: Ahh, okay. I was just thrown off by the "all the Children of Chaos are at Heranmar, but not together..." comment. Also 13 hour duration on both Mage Armor and Overland Flight)
"If the giants are throwing rocks, I may be able to put a stop to it. If I can't stop the rocks themselves, I will turn their ire towards me and away from the town..." He looks to Kazak and Durgen, eyeing their armor and weapons up. The sorcerer may have some relative safety in the sky (although there was a fair chance it wouldn't stay safe once he stole the giant's attention), but they would be in the thick of it. There would have to be some care taken on where spells were going. It would have been nice if Quinn had stuck around. "This fight will be a test. And a grueling one, at that. Be careful, friends."
"Peerimus, say the word and I'll go inform the guard captain of what is going on. And follow as fast as I can behind you, if you are going to get a head start. I'm a bit faster when I fly..." He waits until he gets the go ahead and then rushes off to let the guards know of the impending attack. And of the fact that the Children were going to try to stop the fight before it reached the city. "They come to destroy Heranmar. Tell those who need to know that the Children of Chaos will not allow it."
(OOC: Just aheads up to you DM types about when we get to the fight itself. I'll be asking for the sizes/weights of the rocks. Letting you know ahead of time, so I don't put you on the spot with a weird question like that :D)
(DM SteveK: just assume that the wieght of the rocks is two pounds heavier than your maximum for your planned spell. :O)
Peerimus d20+21=40 Thursday February 14th, 2008 9:42:56 PM
"I agree we tell the town leaders. Kazak and Durgan you have that one. We will take the fight to the orcs and the giants, but the town should be on alert in case some slip around us. We will set up about 1000 yards to the east. I can recon faster than anyone as an Air elemental and will leave immediately to get a positioning on them. Head out to the east." He gives Yorrick a good pat and nods to Kazak. [Handle Animal Defend Kazak] The big bear moves over and prtoectively stands by the dwarf.
With that Peerimus will shift to a large Air elemental and streak off. [Fly speed 100 perfect] Covering a mile in under three minutes, Peerimus intends to go to the cabins and back at the furthest. Unless of course he sees them earlier.
Spells: Level 0: Create Water x2, Mending, (2) Read Magic, Detect Magic Level 1: *Endure Elements, (2) Faerie Fire, Long strider, (2) Charm Animal, Pass Without a Trace Level 2: (2) Animal Messenger, (2) Barkskin, Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration, Gust of Wind Level 3: (2) CMW, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants, (2) Snare Level 4: (2)Air Walk, (2) CSW, Freedom of Movement Level 5: Animal Growth, CCW, Commune with Nature Level 6: Heighten Poison, Greater Dispel Magic, Transport via Plants, Stone Tell Level 7: (2) Heal, Sunbeam, Animate Plants *Cast Spell Staff with CCW
Durgan Thursday February 14th, 2008 10:09:23 PM
"Come on brother, let's go talk to Selenie. That lass will be able to tell the other town leaders what is going on quicker and with more tact than we could. Is that bear of Peerimus' comin along?"
Durgan seems quite cheerful. Nothing like the prospect of bashing orcs to make him happy. You even notice him whistling an old dwarven battle-hymn as they hurry down the street.
Savin Thursday February 14th, 2008 11:07:23 PM
Savin sighs at the usual lack of coordination and working out of basic tactics. He decides to assert himself hoping not to insult their new battle leader Trace.
"The way I see it is the giants are the main threat. The orcs might have a leader or two who can hang with our skills but the basic orc is just meat for any of us. We need to find a way to have our better fighters close the distance with the giants without drawing their fire or becoming subject to their longer reach. Firn'gaer, can you cast haste and invisibility on the dwarven brothers? If we three can close quickly, I am sure we can take one or two giants down a round working together."
Savin looks at the halflings acessing their skills. He doesn't know how they fight, so he asks, "What is your comfort level with this. Would your rather close and back stab or use missile weapons? What is your preference?"
Savin looks to the spell users, "One of you should attack the giants with us with long range spells. While the other keeps the orcs busy with Peerimus. Either cut them off with wall spells or summon monsters/natures allies to tie them up. We don't want to get flanked and have the towns people attacked.
Trace is devastating with his bow, so I suggest he stays with either of the spellusers to act as bodygaurd against a mass assualt and he can put his bow to good use.
We obviously need to meet them away from the town. My only real concern is the large canine tracks we saw. They could flank us and get to the town. We need to moblilze the militia to tackle them with bow weapons and get innocents safely inside grouped together. They should be able to hold them off until we get back if they have to hold them off at all.
Does this sound reasonable?"
Firn'gaer Thursday February 14th, 2008 11:17:00 PM
"This is what I figure we will need to do. With as much range fire as we can must, we have to deal with the orcs from afar as the dwarves and Savin move to engage the giants. My hope is to have dealt with the fodder, before you arrive at the giants."
"As we physically engage the giants, Jurgen, Peerimus, and I will try to neutralize groups with crowd control spells like slow, black tenticles, summons, and other like spells. Trace, I don't know if you prefer close range or the bow, but you will advance with our melee group. Use the bow against giants in support of the dwarves and Savin or engage. Once groups have been dealt with, concentrate all fire power on the super-star destroyers." (Couldn't help myself had to add the Star Wars reference.)
"If anyone has anything else to add, let's hear it."
Firn'gaer Thursday February 14th, 2008 11:19:03 PM
I posted at the same time as Savin, figures.
Kit'Miara Friday February 15th, 2008 8:14:13 AM
"I may be little but I have a few tricks up my sleeve if I can be of help anywhere" Kit says with her usual grin "I have a ring of invisibility, a belt of great strength and Boots of striding and springing"
Trace and Shadow Friday February 15th, 2008 1:29:32 PM
Trace takes in all the suggestions and tries to summerize the best movment. Trace will cover from above for Savin and the dwarves. Except for Jurgan, if you have abiltiy, intercept the stones thrown by the giants to protect those on the ground. Kit and Kat, not knowing your abiltiy tell me if this is wrong, I will put you on our flank with missle weapons unless you move in. I will put Shadow with you at first and if you need back up I will summon two dire wolves to assist. I will postion myself in the middle in the air to cover you if needed. I have four more fly potions if anyone wants.
Trace ac22cats grace, barkskin hp94 Shadow ac20 hp 44
Preparing for Battle Friday February 15th, 2008 6:59:01 PM
Suggestions fly far and fast, and the two leaders of the Children of Chaos have thier say.
First, Peerimus gives the strategic decisions; the group will meet the orcs, giants, and doggies away from Heranmar. The druid makes his own preparations, sending Yorrick to Kazak and becoming an Air Elemental, then streaks off to scout/spy on the orc raiding horde.
On Peerimus' suggestion, Kazak and Durgan trot over to see Selenie and warn them of the coming menace. The blonde-haired lady may be old, but she seems well-versed at what to do in a crisis. Messengers on horses gallop out to warn nearby farmsteads and the newly formed town guards close and man the gates. Other able-bodied townsfolk man the walls with whatever tool at hand. Seeing their mission of warning the town a success, the dwarves trot back to the CoC.
Trace allows the suggestions to fly hard and fast before making the tactical assignments. The dwarf brothers (with Yorrick) and Savin in the middle, the halfling sisters (with Shadow) and some summoned help on one flank, Jurgen provides air cover, and Firn'gear and Trace fire long-ranged attacks.
With at least an idea of who's going to do what, the group soon moves out to the east to see if they can meet up with the raiding party and Peerimus.
They catch up with the druid in a heavily wooded area about a mile east of Heranmar. Looking out from the leaves, the group can see what Peerimus has seen for the last half-hour. (See map emailed.) It looks like the orc raiders have stopped for final preparations before coming to the town. A farmstead is in a clearing surrounded by a few trees and plowed fields. There is smoke coming out of the chimney and no sign of the family of five that Trace and Peerimus knows should be living here (from earlier rovings).
It looks like the initiative is with the Children of Chaos.
Kazak Friday February 15th, 2008 11:25:10 PM
Feeling better that they warned the city leaders and guard ... Kazak walks back to the others with Durgan .... as they pass the guard and townsfolk pulling together the dwarven warrior smiles " your all doing well just as we thought you would ... nice work " says Kazak in a loud voice for all to hear
As they close in on Peerimus's position Kazak teases his brother" I've got a bear .... what you got ?" grins the dwarf as he pats Yorrick
Speaking in a low voice as they gather tgether by the out lying farm " i've couple flying potions ... so if ya think they will help i'll gladly pass them out "
" looks like we got the drop on dem ... so whats the battle plan ?" as Kazak eyeballs Trace
( i received no e-mail map)
SteveK: verify your email with me? stephen.knotts@us.army.mil
Jeff C Friday February 15th, 2008 11:59:57 PM
I'll forward you the map, Chris.
Savin Saturday February 16th, 2008 11:24:33 AM
Savin whispers, "I see a lot of orcs but where are the giants? Trace did you see their tracks break off? Could they be heading for the town or are they using the orcs as bait to pound us with boulders when we attack them?
Still a few well place fireballs could end this battle for us on the orc side anyway. If we can kill half of their numbers, I would the rest would still be running next week.
Why don't we take out as many as we can with spells and arrows. I can close on the 2 closest with us and maybe lure out some giants as well. "
Peerimus and Yorrick Saturday February 16th, 2008 11:41:27 PM
The Air elemental nods to Kazak and gestures. "A great deal of orcs and Savin do not be too hasty in your opinion of the strength of our enemy. A few well placed fireballs may just burn the farm down."
Peerimus looks back out, "I have not seen the giants either, nor the dogs. I would prefer to remain here with the cover of the tree and force them to come to us." Peerimus reaches out and touches Yorrick as he looks to Trace. It was now the rangers team. [Cast barkskin on Yorrick duration 140 minutes]
Spells: Level 0: Create Water x2, Mending, (2) Read Magic, Detect Magic Level 1: *Endure Elements, (2) Faerie Fire, Long strider, (2) Charm Animal, Pass Without a Trace Level 2: (2) Animal Messenger, *(2) Barkskin, Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration, Gust of Wind Level 3: (2) CMW, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants, (2) Snare Level 4: (2)Air Walk, (2) CSW, Freedom of Movement Level 5: Animal Growth, CCW, Commune with Nature Level 6: Heighten Poison, Greater Dispel Magic, *Transport via Plants, Stone Tell Level 7: (2) Heal, Sunbeam, Animate Plants *Cast Spell Staff with CCW
Jurgen and Shay [Mage Armor and Overland Flight] Sunday February 17th, 2008 5:17:56 PM
"I'll start us off making it a bit easier to communicate..." Starting what Jurgen is sure is going to become tradition, he casts Message [Duration - 130 Minutes. Targets - All the Children. Range - 230 feet]. He turns to Kit and Kat. "All you need to do is whisper and it'll speak to all of us, as long as we're not too far apart. Since you two are probably going to be enjoying the stealthy life, I'll be sure to "
He looks to Trace. "I'm a bit nervous, not knowing where the giants are. The dogs too. Should we send Shay to scout around?" If the ranger says so, Jurgen will instruct the hawk to fly high enough that he's out of range of the orcs and to find where the giants are. "Or are we planning on using this surprise to attack? Firn'gaer and I could probably throw lightning at any of the groups. Thin out their numbers a bit. Although if a dozen of them die on the spot, I'm not sure it'll serve Peerimus' plan of making them come to us. They might just turn and run. Some illusions might work. Or polymorphing. It's up to you, Trace."
Firn'gaer Sunday February 17th, 2008 6:02:00 PM
"Use summoned air elementals to drive into the groups. The summons will not give our position away unless we let them too close. This will buy use a little time to see which direction the giants and wolves are flanking the village on. That being said, I fear that they have advanced on the village in a three-pronged attack to divide any defenses that might be brought to bear against them."
"This is what I propose. Peerimus summon the largest air element that you can bring more than one in. I believe you can summon more than one huge air elemental. Send one at each of the groups of orcs. Jurgen, you fly over head and strike at the groups with Chain Lightning. Spend only as much time as you need to soften the orcs up for the elemental, and then come to the giants. I would suggest using Shay to keep you abreast of the other battles."
"Peerimus, you and I will divide the forces and head to meet off any flanking forces. Split the group like this - One dwarf with each group; one halfling with each group (for scouting); Trace you will go with Peerimus; and Savin will come with me. This will split our forces into evenly powered groups."
"Jurgen when you've crippled the orcs enough for the local militia to handle the remaining come to the giants. If I encounter the giants I will start by launching my empowered fireball into their ranks as we as to cover my combatant advance. I would suggest the same for Peerimus."
"If you find that the giants and the wolves are together, word will need to be sent. I will send Rufus with a flying spell. Trace, I would suggest Shadow. This way we don't have to thin our ranks should one group run into both giants and wolves. If that does happen, use as much crowd control as possible to delay until the others can arrive."
Trace and Shadow d20+24=29 d20+24=31 d20+19=28 d20+16=29 d8+7=9 d8+7=12 d8+7=9 d8+7=15 2d6(4+2)=6 2d6(1+3)=4 2d6(5+4)=9 2d6(6+5)=11 Sunday February 17th, 2008 8:10:34 PM
Trace ponders for a sec, to split up or stay as one. Many battles are lost due to being flanked and overwhelmed. I will split the group but only to scout. Trace gives flying potions to the two halflings so that they can use them for a fast retreat. I want the hawk to move out front high above and scout with the two halflings to split right and left Kit right and Kat left. Only to scout not engage the enemy. Once they have moved out far enough we will begin with small arms fire to draw the orcs to us and get them bunched up. Any spells or ideas on how to make them close their ranks go ahead and apply that. Once they are close enough we will set loose the fire, lighting, and air elementals as suggested before.
In the event that a magic user on the other side surfaces Savin will use his speed to close ranks and we will use what we can to fend off any attackers and I will fly above him to render support fire and aid if needed.
I hope to have a large portion of the orcs scattered to the winds before the giants return from gathering rocks. The dogs are off scouting the area and will return once the battle has begun. Once the dogs are seen, I will send Shadow and two dire wolves to keep them busy.
This is my general plan and how I see victory, war is fluid and things will change and it is up to us to adapt. Fell free to do what you think is best but I do ask that you do not break rank untill I call for it. Rember primary attack is to bring them in close together and then max out the power spells along with my arrows we should do some good damage. if they charge our dwarves will be our wall and we will hold the wall.
If no one freaks out and stops the plan Trace will wait for the scouts to move out and then take aim at the two unlucky orcs that have moved to far from the others.
These shots will not be fired if someone says hold.
Trace fires four arrows at the two orcs or all four if one dosent fall. ac 29 hp 9 holy 6 total 15hps ac 31 hp 12 holy 4 total 16hps ac 28 hp 9 holy 9 total 18hps ac 29 hp 15 holy 11total 26hps total damage to one or both orcs 75hps
Trace ac22cats grace, barkskin hp94 Shadow ac20 hp 44
Trace and Shadow Sunday February 17th, 2008 8:17:24 PM
forgot to mention these arrows are seeking with distance.
Durgan Sunday February 17th, 2008 9:12:34 PM
Durgan nods his head at Trace's plan. "Aye, the magic sounds good too. Let's just bash some orcs!"
He readies his axe and shield. "Ready to show some orcs what a dwarven wall looks like brother?"
Savin 'illegal post" d20+18=30 d20+17=27 Sunday February 17th, 2008 11:16:27 PM
Savin nods his agreement with Trace's plan and starts scanning the orcs looking for any spellusers or leader types.
"Firn'gaer, may I suggest a haste spell. It won't help me close any faster but I do enjoy the extra swing. Also with the possiblilty of boulders flying through the air, I think everyone will enjoy moving a little faster."
spot check 30 Listen check 27
Jurgen [OOC] Monday February 18th, 2008 2:04:17 AM
(If we're not down to turns yet and Firn doesn't post, Jurgen will cast Haste on Savin)
George Monday February 18th, 2008 8:31:59 AM
ooc It effects multiple characters, one per level, so you most likely can cast it on everyone.
Trace Monday February 18th, 2008 11:56:21 AM
Haste would be great on Trace
Firn'gaer Monday February 18th, 2008 1:03:07 PM
I'm a little confused on the plan other than we send scouts to locate the giants while we engage the orcs. Is that correct?
Now once we locate them, what happens? At that point we will completely engaged with the orcs. Do we fall back to the village? Do we try to disengage, with the possibility of members being stranded, and move to engage the giants? What if we learn that it is a three-pronged attack? How do we cut them off. The wolves move faster than the giants; so, it's possible for the wolves to attack the village before we even see the giants or finish the orcs.
These are Firn'gaer's concerns.
As far as a Haste spell, until warranted, we should not expend extra resources on the orcs when the giants and the wolves are probably greater threats.
Trace Monday February 18th, 2008 1:35:07 PM
I heard with my little elf ears that the giants are collecting rocks and saw the dogs scouting, this is not a three prong attack. The battle will change once we get involved but I am truly hopeing to scatter or kill the orcs before facing the giants and dogs. If needed we will retreat to the town and can do so no problem.
Trace will fire his shots unless Firn'gaer decides to take over command.
Kit'Miara Monday February 18th, 2008 2:39:17 PM
Kit listens carefully to the plans being made and she agrees to help in scouting. She is eager for some action that is not someone ambushing her or her sister she is looking forward to ambushing the orcs
Durgan Monday February 18th, 2008 7:49:31 PM
The dwarf warrior is getting anxious. "Come on then. Let's get this party started. Firn'gaer, if it comes to retreating or getting back to the town, yerself needs to grab who ye can and do it with yer magic."
Posting Report For: Monday February 18th, 2008 8:01:46 PM
Game #4 Children of Chaos For the week of February 11 2008
Notes:does anyone know if we are still game #4 or if we have a new number?
Kazak Monday February 18th, 2008 10:37:04 PM
The dwarven warrior hefts his shield into place " ok brother ... side by side we stand again " grins Kazak " be patient Durgan dem giants will fall soon enough "
Stepping over to Trace " hey i's got me two potions of flying ... your welcome to use dem as you see fit ... just ask and der yours "
Retaking his spot by Durgan the dwarf fiddles with a pouch on his belt " hey Durgan you wanna strength drink ?"
Kazak quietly veiws the field ... taking in tactical spots .... mounds and gully's to avoid or possible use .
Peerimus and Yorrick d3=2 Monday February 18th, 2008 11:09:47 PM
Peerimus nods agreement and in a voice that seems of the wind, "I can and will bring in several huge Air Elementals. That will weaken my ability to heal though, so take precautions." Knowing h can speak elemental without being in human form though, Peerimus shifts back. With that thought he does so. "Yorrick, stay with Kazak. and he gives the great bear a sound pat.
Trace levels his bow to fire, different style, nothing wrong with it Peerimus begins casting. [Spont cast Sunbeam to SNA VII d3 Huge Air elementals. rolled 2]
Spells: Level 0: Create Water x2, Mending, (2) Read Magic, Detect Magic Level 1: *Endure Elements, (2) Faerie Fire, Long strider, (2) Charm Animal, Pass Without a Trace Level 2: (2) Animal Messenger, *(2) Barkskin, Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration, Gust of Wind Level 3: (2) CMW, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants, (2) Snare Level 4: (2)Air Walk, (2) CSW, Freedom of Movement Level 5: Animal Growth, CCW, Commune with Nature Level 6: Heighten Poison, Greater Dispel Magic, *Transport via Plants, Stone Tell Level 7: (2) Heal, *Sunbeam, Animate Plants *Cast Spell Staff with CCW
Barkskin in Yorrick Air elementals Duration 14 rounds
Savin Monday February 18th, 2008 11:15:01 PM
Savin waits impatiently for the battle to commence. He is getting so eager he is tempted to just charge ahead. They are only orcs after all. How bad could it be? Still he vowed to listen to his leaders and restrains his impulses.
"So Kazak, I propose a contest between us. Each orc killed is worth one point. Each giant is worth 3 points and a canine is worth 2 points. You have to totally kill it yourself without any other aid. Winner buys dinner for the other? What do you say?"
Kit'Miara Tuesday February 19th, 2008 8:57:09 AM
Kit is also eager for the battle to begin and she asks hopefully "Is it time for me to start scouting yet, is it is it" She has her trusty crossbow ready and with her special boots and belt she is confident that she will be of great help in defeating the orcs and the giants wherever they might be. She holds her ring of invisibility in her hand waiting for the word to go and scout then she will slip it on and disappear
SteveK Tuesday February 19th, 2008 9:13:16 AM
'pologize for no post on Monday. Working up one now...
Battle Preparations [DM STeveK] d20+2=14 d20+2=15 d20+2=3 d20+2=6 d20+2=20 d20+2=9 Tuesday February 19th, 2008 10:42:26 AM
(ooc2: for folks new to my DMing style... When there is no specific instructions in a post, I will interpret posts to the characters advantage where possible. Being a heroic campaign, I won't make PCs do obviously stupid things. The more specific a Player is for location, action, time, the less misinterpretations will occur. :-) ...............
There are quite a few concerns from the group about where the giants and 'doggies' are, but preparations continue.
Jurgen casts a Message spell to give everyone a handy communication device. The sorcerer then casts Haste on all the CoC, Yorrick, Shay, and Shadow. (13 rounds)
Trace directs the tactical battle by sending out three scouts to look for the rest of the raiders; Kit right, Kat left, and Jurgen's Shay to fly up and get a bird's eye view. The ranger wants to use arrows, bolts, and individual targeting spells to entice the orcs to bunch up and charge, then use area spells to slaughter them. Trace then moves up to get a bead on the two orcs away from the others. He sees the orcs have the usual array of motley armor, melee, and bow weapons and are jawing at each other in low tones. They are continually looking at the forest, scanning with thier eyes.
Savin is directed to use his speed and target any spelluser that shows its face. He scans the orcs for any arcane or divine signs. His sharp eyes scan slowly, and then... yes! One of the orcs near the cabin (#13) flicks his fingers with a pinch of dust that the monk has seen Firn'gear do many times... a spell!
The dwarf brothers are set to guard the front from any attacks. Yorrick looms behind them as additional front-line support.
Peerimus begins to conjure 2 air elementals for the coming battle.
Kat moves off through the underbrush to the right (didn't roll for move silent, so taking 10 Move Silent:25, Hide:25) Through the underbrush Kat only moves 40 feet when...
Kit, hefting her crossbow, slips on a ring and disappears from most people's sight. Firn'gear can see the halfling mirror her sister as she moves to the left (taking 10 Move Silent:18, Hide:18) Through the underbrush Kit only moves 40 feet when...
.............
While the CoC get ready, the orcs look like they are just about ready to move out, but the two orcs in the field (at BC,48 and BD,47) startle and stare directly at the line of Trace, Durgan, Kazak, and Peerimus in the treeline. Raising horns to lips, both of them blare a note of urgency, then turn around to run.
They are too late. The readied Trace fires two arrows, and both scouts are twitching on the ground in thier death throes before they take three steps.
Yet the orcs have served thier purpose, and the orc camp is milling with purposeful activity, but the CoC has the drop on 'em!
(ooc: We are in rounds. Please post AC and HP in "Post Name" spot. Annotate active spells. Kill some orcs.)
Map on the way...
Firn'gaer - AC 19; HP 91; Mage Armor, See Invisibility, Tongues 13d6(5+6+1+4+6+3+5+2+3+5+3+1+2)=46 Tuesday February 19th, 2008 11:15:26 AM Seems nothings changed . . . The gnome thinks as the group charges head first into battle.
"Fine!" He says agitated. Firn'gaer lets loose a bolt of lightning that lances out towards the group out in front. The bolt strikes O9 and then arcs to O1-O6 and O10.
Chain Lightning O9 takes 46, Reflex save DC24 for half. The other orcs take 23, Reflex save DC24 for half.
Jurgen - AC 24; HP 53 [Mage Armor and Overland Flight] 13d6(3+1+6+5+5+3+1+4+3+6+5+4+4)=50 Tuesday February 19th, 2008 1:55:18 PM
"This should be interesting..." The sorcerer turns to Firn'gaer with a grin on his face. Another lightning bolt was in order. Jurgen's target is considerably further away, centered on orc 39. It arcs to 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 30 (and I think it just misses 38). He tries to get a glimpse of how the orcs faired from his blast, to see if he can turn his attention to more important matters.
He feels out through the empathic bond him and Shay share, to find out if the hawk sees anything worth fearing. "I'm going to move upwards. This lightning can be thrown from anywhere on the battlefield..."
Chain Lightning Orc 39 takes 50, Reflex save DC24 for half. The other orcs take 25, Reflex save DC24 for half.
(OOC: I really have the lowest HP of the group. Firn'gaer has 91? Oy vay, Jurgen revamp will be very happy.)
Peerimus AC 22 HP 101 and Yorrick AC 29 HP 117 d20+19=30 2d8(6+2)+4=12 d20+19=26 2d8(5+6)+4=15 Tuesday February 19th, 2008 2:04:06 PM
Peerimus directs his spell and the air elementals towards the group of orcs in the trees directly north of them. [Arrive at AH/48 15' and AK/48 15']
A1 streaks forward 75' and strikes orc 8 Hit AC 30 dmg 12 and then moves 25' left to stop at AE/33 A2 moves 85' north and to teh left to also strike orc 8. Hit AC 26 Dmg 15 After the hit, A2 moves tot he right, stopping at AM/31
Peerimus moves back towards Yorrick [AK/60] and casts another defensive spell. "We are a bit bunched up guys." [Cast Resist Energy Fire on Yorrick]
Spells: Level 0: Create Water x2, Mending, (2) Read Magic, Detect Magic Level 1: *Endure Elements, (2) Faerie Fire, Long strider, (2) Charm Animal, Pass Without a Trace Level 2: (2) Animal Messenger, *(2) Barkskin, *Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration, Gust of Wind Level 3: (2) CMW, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants, (2) Snare Level 4: (2)Air Walk, (2) CSW, Freedom of Movement Level 5: Animal Growth, CCW, Commune with Nature Level 6: Heighten Poison, Greater Dispel Magic, *Transport via Plants, Stone Tell Level 7: (2) Heal, *Sunbeam, Animate Plants *Cast Spell Staff with CCW
Barkskin, Resist Energy on Yorrick Air elementals Duration 14 rounds AC 21 HP 136 Speed 100 Att+19x2 2d8+4each REach 15' DR 5- Spring Attack
All air elemental movement uses the upper left square
Savin ac 31 hps 137/137 haste Tuesday February 19th, 2008 3:35:33 PM
Savin takes a double move and gets to AU35 crossing through the field in front of him. He draws his spike chain (free movement) and waits to see if his movement draws in any potential fun.
He calls back over his shoulder to Kazak, "I like my roast beef on the well done side with pan roasted potatoes and some nicely seasoned greens. I am looking forward to your buying it for me later tonight."
Kit'Miara HP69 AC19 d20+12=26 d6=6 d6=4 d20+7=14 d20+12=19 d6=5 d6=5 Tuesday February 19th, 2008 4:44:41 PM
Still invisible and considering the options of being alone Kit all of a sudden remembers she still has that flying potion if she gets into trouble so she decides to take aim and fire her crossbow at number 8 two of her shots striking true and one just missing its target. Of course while she is attacking she becomes visible again but hopes her small stature makes her a small target for the enemies.
Shot1 AC 26 dmg 10 (6, +4 fire)
Shot2 AC 14
Shot3 AC 19 dmg 10 (5, +5 fire)
Kazak Ac 32 Hp 158 Haste ,Bull str,message Tuesday February 19th, 2008 5:41:20 PM
"Hehehe ... we'll see who pays for dinner " laughs the dwarven warrior
Turning to Durgan " well looks like we wait till da giants appear ... da magic men will take care of da orcs "
Reaching into a pouch Kazak withdraws a vial and sips it quietly (potion of bull str)
Surveying the battlefield he keeps an eye on the fleetfooted monk " he's a fast one for sure " nods Kazak with admiration "
With a look over his the dwarf stares up !! the big bear " glad he's looking out for me "
Trace ac 22 hp94(fly,haste,cats grace,barkskin,message) d20+24=38 d20+24=25 d20+19=27 d20+16=27 d8+7=13 d8+7=14 d8+7=10 d8+7=14 2d6(6+2)=8 2d6(6+1)=7 2d6(6+5)=11 2d6(2+1)=3 Wednesday February 20th, 2008 1:58:05 AM
Trace,"not what I really wanted but this is fine, lets ware them out while the giants are gone and try to make the numbers more managable. After firing, Trace will fly up and forward his max, (shot on the run)to give cover for savin. Trace fires four arrows at 7 and then 6.
ac 38, 13hps holy 8 total 21hps ac 25, 14hps holy 7 total 21hps ac 27, 10hps holy 11 total 21hps ac 27, 14hps holy 3 total 17hps total damage 80hps
Trace ac22cats grace, barkskin hp94 Shadow ac20 hp 44
(never did get a ruling on weather you would allow Trace to have the items that he purchased? I have not applied them but would like to.)
DM SteveK; sorry, I posted in post where you mentioned them. was a couple days late in posting there, so can understand why you didn't see it. :0) No, you can't use the newly purchased stuff; Trace hasn't got them yet.
Orcs and Giants rd 2 [DM SteveK] d20=2 d20=17 d20=7 d20=19 d20=3 d20=12 d20=2 d20=12 d20=4 d20=3 d20=18 d20=19 d20=2 d20=4 d20=5 Wednesday February 20th, 2008 10:58:34 AM
Firn'gear is agitated, but moves up 5 feet to see the field of battle and looses an arcing bolt of lighting that skewers through Orcs 1,2,3,6,7,8, and 9 and six smoldering bodies lay beneath the trees. Orc #6 is still on his feet, but doesn't look to be in very good shape. Firn'gear can't see orcs 4, 5, and 10 since they are behind trees and so they luckily escape the first magical attack.
Jurgen mirrors the gnome by also moving up to a vantage point and striking deep into another group of orcs. These fare much worse, as all are seen and targeted by the sorcerer, and all eight are slain. Through the empathetic link to Shay, Jurgen feels exhilaration of the hunt, and doesn't feel as if there is anything that is moving that is a threat.
Peerimus summons to huge air elementals that move like the wind towards more orcs. With Firn'gear's chain lightning, A1 and A2 streak forward. Though their initial targets are gone, they both are able to fly 100' and use their reach to strike Orc #5. With a couple deft flicks of air, the orc is pounded into the ground. The druid himself moves back towards Yorrick [AK/60] and casts Resist Energy Fire on
Savin finds the wet, plowed fields a serious inconvienence to running quickly (cost double movement) and after hustling out, he is only halfway across (at AQ,46) He's still not very concerned and calls back playfully at Kazak.
Kit'Miara is blocked from any potential shots on the closest group of orcs because they are either all dead or a couple of huge air elementals are blocking the way. A little longer shot provides here the ability to soften up Savin's targets, but two shots later, it doesn't look like any damage was done. She becomes visible but remains in the partial cover of the dense undergrowth. (ooc: Light Crossbow range is 80 feet, three range increments = -4 to hit. Light crossbow is a move action to load, so Kit doesn't get her second attack at +7, only the extra attack due to rapid shot, but due to rapid shot, both attacks are at -2. This totals -6 to hit)
Kazak sips a potion and waits for some giants to arrive.
Trace sees some of his plans are not going as he originally thought, but that doesn't affect his shooting ability very much. His initial targets are also all dead or blocked, so he flies up and out (to AP,47) to give Savin some cover while he shoots an arrow at Orc #14, then another because of Jurgen's Haste spell. The orc staggers about, but amazingly is still standing!!
(ooc: has there been a ruling on using shot on the run? reading the description, you can move-fire-move; but says nothing of move-full attack-move. I'm ruling Trace can't shoot his full attack while using Shot on the Run for this battle.)
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Trees: trunks (brown squares) block line of sight and provide total cover. Leaves provide total concealment from above within 10 feet of trunk.
Dense Undergrowth: 1/2 movement: provides 20% concealment for 5 feet and total concealment for more than 5 feet.
Field: 1/2 movement .................
The sudden flurry of attacks has spooked the orcs, but they still act in disciplined order. Orc #4, #6, and #10 withdraw from the huge air elementals (full action, no AOO) and make sure they keep trees between themselves and the lightning coming from the south.
Orcs #11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 also move north, and conceal themselves behind the log cabin and chicken coop. Two ran into the log cabin.
Trace and Shay can see them gathering behind the cabin, and Orc #11 is giving hand-and-arm signals to the others.
Orc #14 is exposed to all the CoC in the treeline.
George Wednesday February 20th, 2008 1:58:48 PM
Steve, just a quick question for the future. Savin only did a double move which would normally move him 140'. Sprinting is quadruple move which gets him 280'. I understand hustling to be sort of inbetween double move and spring or 3x speed with would be 210'
Sprinting is typically only allowed when you are moving in a straight line and nothing is impeding your movement (like a muddy field). Not quite sure what your saying on Savin's movement because you described double moves and hustling in the above post. If I only got a double move though, I still should have been able to get to the location I was trying to.
Trace ac 22 hp94(fly,haste,cats grace,barkskin,message) d20+24=30 d20+24=36 d20+19=31 d20+16=35 d8+7=12 d8+7=11 d8+7=14 d8+7=15 2d6(3+5)=8 2d6(6+5)=11 2d6(2+6)=8 2d6(1+2)=3 Wednesday February 20th, 2008 2:03:21 PM
Trace stays put at the moment having #14 in his sites, He fires another four arrows at #14 and ask that everyone to stagger about 10ft in diaganol so that they are not affected by a mass spell themselves. ac 30 hp 12 holy 08 total 20 ac 36 hp 11 holy 11 total 22 ac 31 hp 14 holy 08 total 22 ac 35 hp 15 holy 03 total 18 total damage 82hps
Trace ac22cats grace, barkskin hp94 Shadow ac20 hp 44
Trace Wednesday February 20th, 2008 2:12:17 PM
Trace speaks, "Kit and Kat, dont worry about fighting just yet, try and stay hidden and find those giants. Hey, go ahead and send shay to the town to check up on it and make sure that I wasnt wrong about what the giants are doing.
Jurgen - AC 24; HP 53 [Mage Armor and Overland Flight] d10+13=15 d20+13=28 Wednesday February 20th, 2008 3:06:40 PM
"Shay can't see the giants. This may be over very soon, friends." Jurgen relays to the dwarves below (via message). Seeing the orcs behind the house scatter too well to avoid another blast of lightning, the sorcerer just grins. So they wanted him to get closer, eh? He could accomodate that. Instead of throwing another spell, he moves towards the orcs as fast as he can. "I don't really want to burn down that cabin, but would anyone mind if a few of these trees were dealt with?"
As he passes by Shay he tries to think of what to send via the empathic bond to get the hawk to check towards Heranmar. Not able to come up with anything other than the warm feeling of home, which he doubts his familiar would understand, he just shouts in their language. "The city. Check on the city! Giants and dogs!"
(OOC: I don't know the rules on double moves or "running" when using a flight spell. I'm assuming that it's just normal "you can move quadruple your speed". Which would put him right around AK 32, near the elementals, I believe. If not, I'll still move the same direction and put him wherever he should be. Ignore both rolls. The d10 was an accident and the d20 was made unnecessary.)
Kit'Miara HP69 AC19 d20+11=31 d20+8=11 d20+8=17 d20+7=18 d20+5=6 Wednesday February 20th, 2008 4:09:55 PM
Cursing her luck Kit frowns then double checks that she still has her flying potion but hoping to not have to use it she slips the ring back on her finger and heads out to scout again for the giants
Peerimus AC 23 HP 73 and Yorrick AC 29 HP 117 d20+19=22 2d8(2+6)+4=12 d20+19=26 2d8(4+4)+4=12 Wednesday February 20th, 2008 8:58:27 PM
The orcs were dropping fast, from the description that Kit and Kat had given, Peerimus was expecting much more from them. That had him worried. The air elementals, though, have no such thoughts. They pursue and attack A1 moves to W/18 and slams O4. Hit AC 22 dmg 12 A2 moves to AH/19 and slams O10. Hit AC 26 Dmg 12 The druid responds to Jurgen, "Yes I think the trees would mind. This fight is well in hand, conserve your resources."
"Trace I think I should go with Shay, things here are satisfactory."
Assuming Trace agrees, Peerimus shifts to an Eagle and takes wing back towards Heranmar, trying to gain altitude as fast as he can. [Speed 80 Avg. 60 degree up at 1/2 speed]
Spells: Level 0: Create Water x2, Mending, (2) Read Magic, Detect Magic Level 1: *Endure Elements, (2) Faerie Fire, Long strider, (2) Charm Animal, Pass Without a Trace Level 2: (2) Animal Messenger, *(2) Barkskin, *Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration, Gust of Wind Level 3: (2) CMW, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants, (2) Snare Level 4: (2)Air Walk, (2) CSW, Freedom of Movement Level 5: Animal Growth, CCW, Commune with Nature Level 6: Heighten Poison, Greater Dispel Magic, *Transport via Plants, Stone Tell Level 7: (2) Heal, *Sunbeam, Animate Plants *Cast Spell Staff with CCW
Barkskin, Resist Energy on Yorrick Air elementals Duration 13 rounds AC 21 HP 136 Speed 100 Att+19x2 2d8+4each Reach 15' DR 5- Spring Attack
All air elemental movement uses the upper left square
Savin ac 31 hps 137/137 Wednesday February 20th, 2008 10:20:33 PM
Savin is frustrated that he is slowed by the muddy fields and trys to sprint towards the cabin. Not sure how far I can go with these conditions so please place me.
Durgan AC 32 Hp 169/169 Wednesday February 20th, 2008 11:01:11 PM
OOC- sorry I missed yesterday. Keyboard fried, had to get another one today.
"Brother, let's move up. Were gettin left behind here and I haven't bashed any orcs yet. Bring that big furry friend of yours along eh?"
Actions: move to: as far as haste will carry dwarf legs towards the cabin.
Active Effects: message haste(+1 AC, +1 ref saves, +extra attack full attack action, +30 speed-puts me at 50, doesn't stack with boots)
Kazak Ac 32 Hp 158 Haste ,Bull str,message Wednesday February 20th, 2008 11:31:54 PM
A smile pasted across his face as the orcs fall inmass " hehehe guess Savin ain't gonna win the bet ... dem magicmen will take dem all out and won't leave anything for him " laughs the dwarf
Holding his position he moves as Trace suggest " he's taking his new role seriously and with good thinking " muses Kazak as he moves too his right 15'
"Hey bro where ya headed ?" growls Kazak to Durgan ..... as his brother speeds forward across the feild towrds the cabins
"Great " groans the warrior " hey Trace whatcha think ?? ... dem giants using the cabin as bait ?? .... and want me to follow me brother ?"
With a look over at the big bear Yorrick " wish Durgan was more like you " chuckles Kazak
Active Magic Haste 12/13 Bull str 29/30 (3 mins) Message
Firn'gaer - AC 19; HP 91; Mage Armor, See Invisibility, Tongues Wednesday February 20th, 2008 11:50:03 PM
Seeing, as predicted, the orcs were no concern and that the real threat still remains. "Where would the giants get rocks from around here?" He says to Peerimus, hopefully before he shifts and flies away.
"Rufus, I need you to scout the area. Look for any areas that might supply rocks or other considerable sized objects that the giants could use as siege weaponry. I need you to be quick as you can." He says to the tiny rodent.
<squeak> I will but someone tell the birds that rat is NOT on the menu . . . <squeak>
"You'll be fine. Remember what's at stake," he pauses to let the rat think for a moment, "sweet rolls."
The rat, if one could understand the body language of a rodent, stiffens with purposeful, puffed chest as if the Gods reached down and gifted Rufus with divine inspiration. Off as fast as the spell will take him he travels off northwest (10:00) from the group's position.
"I don't like that we have no idea where the giants and wolves are." He says in frustration. "Peerimus, if you have a fast flight form, I think you really need to locate the giants. Getting rocks or not, I'd like to set the ambush not start by charging the catapults."
Firn'gaer decides not to expend more resources on the fodder, but keeps a watchful eye towards the cabin, just in case.
Trace and Shadow Thursday February 21st, 2008 1:45:25 AM
Hold up Durgan, Dont bother with the orcs, Me and Savin and Jurgan can finish of this problem, stay fresh and ready for the giants, that is still yalls main target. Trace turns to Peerimus, go ahead and look in on Hernamar then if all clear circle back looking for the giants and dogs. Firn'gaer, once the giants and dogs are located, I want you along with the brothers and sisters to move on the giants while me Jurgan and Savin finish this off. Once found call for Peerimus to meet up with you and then when were done with the orcs we will move in and flank the giants when they are in combat with yall.
Orcs and Giants rd3 [DM SteveK] d20+10=15 d20+18=36 3d6(1+6+6)+13=26 d20+15=26 Thursday February 21st, 2008 5:25:58 PM
(ooc: Thanks, George for the question ƒº. Hustling is a double move. Also, for moving diagonally, the first square costs one move, and the second diagonal costs two. With the rough terrain restriction on the muddy fields already, going diagonally cost Savin 10¡¦ for the first square and 20¡¦ for the second square. I recounted just to make sure, and it took Savin 135¡¦ of movement to get to his present place. )
Trace hovers in place and aims carefully at Orc #14, placing four excellent shots into the orc. With 6 bleeding wounds in the humanoid, it is amazing that he is STILL standing! The ranger continues to call out directions to the others: don¡¦t bunch up! Kit and Kat, don¡¦t fight yet and find the giants! Use Shay to check up on Heranmar! (Reminder: the group is just over a mile from Heranmar)
Jurgen tells the others (via message) that Shay can¡¦t see the giants. The sorcerer directs his faithful familiar to Heranmar to look for Giants and dogs. Then the sorcerer breaks cover and runs (x4 movement) to get closer to the action, (Overland Flight is 40 foot move, running = 160 feet, but I let him remain behind the air elementals instead of being by himself.)
Kit reactivates her invisibility and continues to work to find signs of the giants. As she is moving near the forest through a small clearing, she hears rustling in the woodline to the northwest, but nothing is seen (around R,50)
Peerimus is worried, but his air elementals have no such problems, both striking retreating orcs. Niether orc falls, but is is obvious they are completely outclassed by the air elementals. With a suggestion to Trace and a returning nod, Peerimus shifts to an Eagle and speeds back towards Heranmar. (140 feet and 60 feet in the air back towards Heranmar)
Savin continues his race, taking the quickest way out of the plowed field and then racing towards the cabin at a sprint. (ooc: at x4 Savin can get to touching distance of the orcs. I slowed him down so he can move and attack next round without inviting all the AOO and full attacks of the orcs. He out of rough terrain, at AV,29)
Durgan urges Kazak to run with him before all the orcs are gone. He plunges into the field, using the Haste to run (x4) as far as possible. ( 20 +30 feet x4 run = 200feet to AL, 38) Kazak is more considerate of the battle leader and moves out a little, but keeps his position. The big bear keeps with him.
Firn¡¦gear looks to get his own information from his familiar, Rufus. The Rat runs to go look for a rock pile, and the gnome keeps a careful watch. ...................
Trees: trunks (brown squares) block line of sight and provide total cover. Leaves provide total concealment from above within 10 feet of trunk.
Dense Undergrowth: 1/2 movement: provides 20% concealment for 5 feet and total concealment for more than 5 feet.
Field: 1/2 movement .................
Orc #4 and #10 futilely try and withdraw, hustling to the dense treeline and possible safety. The superior agility and power of the air elementals makes it very unlikely they will ever make it...
Trace and Jurgen can see over the cabin at what the orcs are doing behind it. Orc#13 waves his hands about in an obvious gesture Spellcraft DC13 Highlight to display spoiler: { Dispel Magic } and points at the air elementals, but nothing happens. Orc #12 also weaves a spell Spellcraft DC13 Highlight to display spoiler: { Prayer }
Orc #15 moves up to within 10 feet of Savin and swings his battleaxe. Savin is stunned that at 10 feet away, the orc's axe bites into his flesh and rips a great wound!!! (AC 36 hit, Damage: 26) Savin Spot DC 26 Highlight to display spoiler: { Savin sees through the magical disguise, it is really a Frost Giant!}
Jurgen - AC 24; HP 53 [Mage Armor and Overland Flight] d20+16=20 d20+16=22 13d6(4+1+1+5+3+3+4+4+3+2+2+6+5)=43 Thursday February 21st, 2008 6:18:28 PM
"Need some help there, Trace?" Jurgen sends through the message with a laugh. He watches orc #14 stand there and take another four arrows. His jaw drops a little as he sees it. He also catches the hit that Savin takes and shudders. The monk may have been able to take a beating, but a couple shots like that and Jurgen would be meeting up with Gargul again.
He catches what spells the orcs are casting [Spellcraft Check - Success with 20 and 22]. "Savin, you're busy but watch out. There is some magic being thrown. It's minor, but it could be trouble. I'll try to manage them. And you need any of those orcs distracted, tell me and I'll play with illusions."
The sorcerer flies forward another forty feet, putting him almost right behind air elemental 2. He wonders if Trace's orc (#14) was close to death. And then, putting aside that wonder, he decides to focus another lightning spell on that orc anyway in order to best spread the electricity. He's fairly certain that the bolts should hit all orcs from 11 to 15.
Chain Lightning Orc 14 takes 43, Reflex save DC24 for half. The other orcs take 21, Reflex save DC24 for half. (I dunno if you need spell resistance checks. Roll away if you do. Mine is a +13)
Savin ac 31 hps 111/137 haste message d20+18=35 d20+18=27 d20+18=34 d20+18=38 d20+18=25 d20+18=23 d20+18=23 d20+8=10 4d6(3+3+6+6)+8=26 4d6(4+2+3+5)+8=22 4d6(1+3+4+2)+8=18 4d6(3+1+4+6)+8=22 4d6(2+4+3+1)+8=18 Thursday February 21st, 2008 10:18:45 PM
Savin winces in pain as the blade of the orc bites so deeply into him. He takes a double glance at the orc who did it wondering how he could have hit him from so far away. He looks up and then up again his sharp gaze piercing the illusion. He shouts as loud as he can, Some of the orcs are really giants! Frost Giants! They have some magic on them! (ooc spot check 35)
Savin tumbles forward 5' to avoid the AOO (tumble check 27) drops his chain (free action) and launches into a flurry of blows against his disguised foe O15.
hit ac 34 for 26 points hit ac 38 critical hit possible, critical hit roll hits ac 25 (22+18= 40 points) hit ac 23 for 22 points hit ac 23 for 18 points hit ac 10 miss
Total damage is 106 points of damage.
Durgan AC 32 Hp 169/169 Thursday February 21st, 2008 10:37:59 PM
Hearing Trace, Durgan holds his position, waiting for more opponents to show themselves. No one is close enough to hear the grumbling that sounds something like I need to bash a few orcs before the durned magic users fry em all!
Active Effects: message haste(+1 AC, +1 ref saves, +extra attack full attack action, +30 speed-puts me at 50, doesn't stack with boots)
Kazak Ac 32 Hp 158 Haste ,Bull str,message d20+3=4 Thursday February 21st, 2008 11:16:17 PM
Hearing some shouting(d20+3=4 listen check) coming from the cabin area the dwarf looks up at the big bear Yorrick " what he say ? "
Hoping for an answer but sure that one is not to come
His steel grey eyes scope the field as he see's his brother suddenly stop " what ? ... whats he stopping for ? ... in the middle of the field no less " growls Kazak to Yorrick " you got more sense then him .... if da giants come now he's stuck himself in an open field for dem rock throwers "
" all right whatcha say we go join him ... at least we might draw some of the incoming fire away from him and spread it out some "
With a look at the Firn'gaer " tell em we're moving up to be with Durgan "(not sure if message spell works just thru the caster or all of us can talk to each other)
Moving as quickly as the big bear will follow Kazak moves into the open field and moves to meet up with Durgan
Active Magic Haste 11/13 Bull str 28/30 (3 mins) Message
Trace ac 22 hp94(fly,haste,cats grace,barkskin,message) d20+24=40 d20+24=30 d20+19=35 d20+16=28 d8+7=8 d8+7=14 d8+7=12 d8+7=9 2d6(5+3)=8 2d6(3+2)=5 2d6(5+4)=9 2d6(5+2)=7 Friday February 22nd, 2008 1:59:40 AM
Trace calls for Savin to come back for healing and run, no need to face the giant alone. Every one else advance on the cabin but keep close to each other as so that we meet them at the same time, no one on one. Trace calls again for Peerimus to come back.
If Trace still can see 14, if need to will fly up enough to do so but I think he can where he is at because of his hight in the air.
Trace will fire another volly of arrows hoping this will bring down that orc or giant or what ever it is. (if Trace knows 14 is a giant add 2 to attack and damage) ac 40 8hps 8holy total 16hps ac 30 14hps 5holy total 19hps ac 35 12hps 9holy total 21hps ac 28 9hps 7holy total 16hps total 72hps
Trace ac22cats grace, barkskin hp94 Shadow ac20 hp 44
Jurgen [Illegal Post] Friday February 22nd, 2008 4:52:08 AM
Jurgen, catching Savin's shout, relays his words through the message spell. "The orcs are frost giants. Some anyway. Savin needs help."
[OOC: Wish I'd caught that earlier. If I had known, woulda used a dispel. Shucks. Also, regarding Message: it seems that Steve's taking the spell to mean that we can all communicate with each other. If we're going to change how it works, of course Jurgen will pass any information on to the rest of the group. But we should then look into getting some item to do it for us later on (like the Gold Dragons had)]
(DM Steve: Nope, just means I didn't read the spell description before posting. :) OK, so message means everyone can talk to Jurgen if they are within 230 feet, and Jurgen can talk to everyone. Messages have to go through Jurgen, however.)
Peerimus AC 23 HP 73 and Yorrick AC 29 HP 117 d20+19=38 2d8(5+7)+4=16 d20+19=33 2d8(6+5)+4=15 d20+27=43 Friday February 22nd, 2008 11:28:17 AM Interesting, illusions covering the orcs. Crafty Peerimus decides to stay with his original plan of doing a pass over Hernamar. 1 mile is not far, but for a battle that few minutes is a life time. Peerimus continues to climb at his maximum rate. From here he can easily see the town. The approaching orcs might be more difficult, but there was little that could escape his highly trained sight for movment and detail, Especially as an eagle.[Spot 43]
The Air elementals move past the orcs as the strike, taking up positions between the tree line and the orcs. There would be no safety in the trees this day. [A1 Hit AC 38 dmg 16 move to Y/3] [A2 Hit AC 33 dmg 15 move to AE/2]
Spells: Level 0: Create Water x2, Mending, (2) Read Magic, Detect Magic Level 1: *Endure Elements, (2) Faerie Fire, Long strider, (2) Charm Animal, Pass Without a Trace Level 2: (2) Animal Messenger, *(2) Barkskin, *Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration, Gust of Wind Level 3: (2) CMW, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants, (2) Snare Level 4: (2)Air Walk, (2) CSW, Freedom of Movement Level 5: Animal Growth, CCW, Commune with Nature Level 6: Heighten Poison, Greater Dispel Magic, *Transport via Plants, Stone Tell Level 7: (2) Heal, *Sunbeam, Animate Plants *Cast Spell Staff with CCW
Barkskin, Resist Energy on Yorrick Air elementals Duration 12 rounds AC 21 HP 136 Speed 100 Att+19x2 2d8+4each Reach 15' DR 5- Spring Attack
All air elemental movement uses the upper left square
Kit'Miara HP69 AC19 d20+11=21 d20+8=15 d20+5=23 Friday February 22nd, 2008 4:11:47 PM
Kit'Miara freezes when she hears the noise and listens carefully searching the bushes to see if she can see what has made the noise. She barely breathes hoping that whatever it is has not sensed her presence
Listen 21 Search 15 Spot 23
Jeff C [OOC] Friday February 22nd, 2008 4:31:30 PM
(For the record, everyone should have Haste cast on them already. Since Jurgen casts at 13th level, it should have hit everyone. Doh me)
Friday February 22nd, 2008 5:21:17 PM
Jurgen provides vital communications for the group while flying above the battlefield. He flies forward and then casts another lightning spell that arcs to all the orcs he can see. Orc 14 is fried and expires, and the others don't look like they like the feeling either!
Savin staggers, but is able to see through the illusion covering the Frost Giant. Knowing he can dish it out faster than the giant, the monk charges in, dodging too quickly for the giant to follow and brings forth a flurry of blows, two striking the being, and two others sliding off stronger armor than expected.
Durgan holds his position, waiting for more opponents to show themselves.
Kazak decides to provide a target with Durgan and so sprints himself to the middle of the field. Yorrick the Bear is able to keep up without much trouble.
Trace urges Savin to come back until the others are able to arrive, and calls for Peerimus to return. Unfortuneately, Peerimus has gone beyond the extent of the Message spell, and Jurgen is unable to contact the druid. Since his initial target is on the ground, Trace turns to #15 and proceeds to make it a pincushion. Overcome, the orc falls to the ground.
Peerimus races into the sky (x4 movement) taking as much altitude as possible, and Shay matches him wingbeat for wingbeat. (80x4= 320' at 60* up angle). In six seconds he is 105' further from the clearing and 270 feet in the air. Amazingly it is a clear day and the piercing eyes of Peerimus can see the distant walls of Heranmar. There is nothing attacking the town nor seen moving in the fields surrounding the place.
The Air elementals move past the orcs as the strike, taking up positions at the tree line, but it looks like the guarding is not needed. From the last hits, the orcs sprawl and do not move.
Kit freezes and looks at the bushes. She is soon rewarded to see two orcs in the bushes with short bows. It is obvious they do not see the invisible Kit. ...................
Trees: trunks (brown squares) block line of sight and provide total cover. Leaves provide total concealment from above within 10 feet of trunk.
Dense Undergrowth: 1/2 movement: provides 20% concealment for 5 feet and total concealment for more than 5 feet.
Field: 1/2 movement
.................
Orc#11 bellows a command Listen DC10 and speak Frost Giant Highlight to display spoiler: { NOW!!! Take out the speedster and the flying wizard!} and more beings begin to appear.
The first group comes out of the forest to the north, and consists of eight large white canines. Growling, the wolves split into two groups, the first going towards the elementals, and the others running across the fields south.
Three white wolves attack A2 (elemental gets an AOO). Two miss, but the third bites hard (AC 10, 10, 29, Dam 17).
The fourth opens its mouth and a frosty breath strikes the elemental. 15 damage Reflex DC 16 for half.
Yet more orcs boil out of the cabin and the chicken coop's open back. Three move to triangulate Savin (Orc#17,. #18, #19) but don't get too close to him. The monk can see the illusion for what it is, and all three Frost Giants attack! Four great axe swings tear into the monk as he is flanked by the giants. (AC 32, 34, 35, 23miss, 33 Dam 22, 22, 25, 22= 91)
Two more orcs (Orc #26, #27) move out from under the shed and point slender wands at Jurgen. Two lighting bolts strike out at the sorcerer! (Damage 19 and 21; Two Reflex Saves DC 13 to take 9 and 10 respectively) Orc #13 also casts a lightning bolt spell which strikes Jurgen (Damage 25; Reflex Save DC 17 for half at 12)
Orc #12 stands where he is watching the flying Jurgen intently.
Orc #11 makes more hand-and-arm gestures towards the woods to the left and right.
Firn'gaer - AC 19; HP 91; Mage Armor, See Invisibility, Tongues; Rufus - Overland Flight 10d6(1+5+2+5+4+4+6+5+5+2)=39 Friday February 22nd, 2008 5:57:40 PM
Firn'gaer moves forward 20-ft and sends an empowered fireball at Winter Wolves A-C. Firn'gaer targets his fireball at BG/BH, 25/26. The spells will hit A, B, and C. [It might hit D, but your call.]
Empowered Fireball - 39*1.5 = 58 points of fire damage; Reflex save DC21.
Savin 20/131 ac 31 location aa47 Friday February 22nd, 2008 9:42:11 PM
Savin sends to Jurgen, "I have four frost giants chopping me to pieces! I am out of here but fireball my last position and you should get them all. They all have illusions of orcs!"
Savin withdraws 140 straight south wishing Quinn was still around.
"Jurgen, tell Trace I am out of it for a few while I heal."
(ooc I don't see O15 listed on the map, but I would question that all 4 could actually hit me. I think 015 would be in the way of O18)
DM SteveK: O15 is down, and only three are hitting Savin. Two only performed a five foot step and so were able to do a full attack, while the third struck once.
Durgan AC 32 Hp 169/169 Friday February 22nd, 2008 11:39:17 PM
"Come on Kazak, let's go. Looks like Savin ran into too much trouble up there. Let's cover his retreat." Durgan tightens his grip on his axe as he moves. Orc or giant- made no difference to the warrior. Only defeating traditional dwarf enemies and protecting the town mattered now.
"And as for the boulders, I don't suppose ye ever went giant hunting with the clan defenders? Ye only have to worry about the boulders if they are not aiming at you. They rarely hit what they are aiming at."
Actions: move diagonally north and east to cover Savin's retreat.
Active Effects: message haste-(+1 AC, +1 ref saves, +extra attack full attack action, +30 speed-puts me at 50, doesn't stack with boots)
Kazak Ac 32 Hp 158 Haste ,Bull str,message Friday February 22nd, 2008 11:50:30 PM
"Don't like the looks of this ... they set a trap for us ... drew us out in da open " growls Kazak
spotting the trees ahead " lets take cover der and wait for dem to come to us ... the ground looks to be in better shape by da trees we should be able to move better once we're outa this soggy field " growls Kazak to Durgan
with that said the dwarf moves forward (moves to AN-32) "come on Yyorrick da tress will help cover us "
"Hey Jurgan we're moving right under you behind da trees " messages Kazak to the sorcerer
Active Magic Haste 10/13 Bull str 27/30 (3 mins) Message
Jurgen - AC 24; HP 22/53 [Mage Armor, Haste, Overland Flight] d20+10=22 d20+10=24 d20+10=29 Saturday February 23rd, 2008 3:12:42 AM
With Peerimus out of range of the message spell, Jurgen uses his empathic link to tell Shay about the pain he's in. He hopes the hawk gets the point and bothers Peerimus. They had underestimated the "orcs" and, right now, Jurgen and Savin were paying for it.
[Reflex Saves - Success with 22, 24, 29 [versus DC 13, 13 and 17]]
"I'm in trouble guys. I'm seconds away from passing out." He looks towards the house and, seeing how in trouble the monk is, starts flying to AZ-31. "Savin's probably worse. He needs to heal. Savin, run south to me. I can't stay in the open anymore and cast. I'm certainly not strong enough. If you let me, I'm going to put us in a resilient sphere to catch our breath."
If the monk joins up with Jurgen, the sorcerer will surround them both in a Resilient Sphere (Duration - 13 Minutes. Effect - 13-foot-diameter sphere). "Heal up. I can drop this sphere the moment we're ready, but they may dispel it." If Savin continues going and doesn't meet up with Jurgen, he'll instead cover himself with a Greater Invisibility (Duration - 13 rounds). Regardless, he'll send another whisper through the spell. "This is going to be tougher than we thought. Be careful. If you can, separate our enemies. And if you are in trouble at all, pass a message to me and I'll send it to the group."
Trace ac 22 hp94(fly,haste,cats grace,barkskin,message) d20+24=25 d20+24=36 d20+24=44 d20+24=28 d20+19=24 d20+16=22 d8+7=13 d8+7=14 d8+7=12 d8+7=11 2d6(4+1)=5 2d6(2+3)=5 2d6(1+1)=2 2d6(2+4)=6 Saturday February 23rd, 2008 4:44:23 AM
Trace concentrates on the battle now and fires four seeking and distance arrows at number 11 orc. They streak through the air with a glow and determind path. They find their path with a solid end.
ac 25 hero point ac 36 13hps 5holy total 16hps ac 44 if 28 hits critx3 14hps 5holy total 47cr or 19hps reg. ac 35 12hps 2holy total 14hps ac 28 11hps 6holy total 17hps total 89hps crit or 66hps reg.
Trace ac22cats grace, barkskin hp94 Shadow ac20 hp 44
Firn'gaer (ooc) Saturday February 23rd, 2008 7:55:41 AM
If the winter wolves are vulnerable to fire the damage would be 87 points of fire damages, reflex save DC21.
SteveK: oh, what a mean wizard you are, putting a match to the innocent little 'doggies'... :-)
Savin Illegal post Saturday February 23rd, 2008 9:55:58 AM
OOC Not sure if I can met up with Jurgan, but will if I can.
Peerimus AC 23 HP 73 and Yorrick AC 29 HP 117 d20+19=33 d20+19=32 d20+19=26 2d8(7+2)+4=13 2d8(7+2)+4=13 2d8(8+8)+4=20 d20+19=20 2d8(4+3)=7 d20+19=22 Saturday February 23rd, 2008 1:08:06 PM
If Shay relates what is going on Peerimus turns and head back, diving in low to close distance quicker. Dive at 60* down Speed 160x4 until 5' off the ground and then straight back to the fight.
A2 slams each of the wolves as they close. AoO Wolf F AC 33 Dmg 13 Wolf E AC 32 Dmg 13 Wolf G AC 26 Dmg 20 A1 moves 10' to row AC and strikes at Wolf H, missing Hit AC 20 nat 1 misses
A2 then transforms into a whirlwind to better handle the multiple opponents now engaged with it. It then moves across all three wolves trying to pull them into the vortex of itself. The Air elemental then shoots skyward 60' straight up and releases any of the wolves trapped to plummet back to earth. [Reflex Save DC 22 to avoid damage 7, second Reflex of DC 22 to avoid being lifted by the elemental.
Yorrick moves with Kazak isuing a challenge across the fields towards the giants as he moves.
Spells: Level 0: Create Water x2, Mending, (2) Read Magic, Detect Magic Level 1: *Endure Elements, (2) Faerie Fire, Long strider, (2) Charm Animal, Pass Without a Trace Level 2: (2) Animal Messenger, *(2) Barkskin, *Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration, Gust of Wind Level 3: (2) CMW, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants, (2) Snare Level 4: (2)Air Walk, (2) CSW, Freedom of Movement Level 5: Animal Growth, CCW, Commune with Nature Level 6: Heighten Poison, Greater Dispel Magic, *Transport via Plants, Stone Tell Level 7: (2) Heal, *Sunbeam, Animate Plants *Cast Spell Staff with CCW
Barkskin, Resist Energy on Yorrick Air elementals Duration 12 rounds AC 21 HP 136 Speed 100 Att+19x2 2d8+4each Reach 15' DR 5- Spring Attack
A1 reflex save 22 HP 129/136 A2 HP 124/136 All air elemental movement uses the upper left square
DM SteveK: Shay screeches in anger and pinwheels to fly back towards the farmstead. Peerimus can hear the bird... "Jurgen hurt... big trouble!"
Trace ac 22 hp94(fly,haste,cats grace,barkskin,message) Sunday February 24th, 2008 8:40:57 PM
Trace calls out, "Jurgen, check on Kit and Kat to make sure they are ok."
Jeff C [OOC] Monday February 25th, 2008 3:28:25 AM
(Jurgen's AC is only 20. I wasn't paying attention and I stacked Mage Armor with Bracer's of Armor. Bleh. This sorcerer might not live long enough to make it to the revamp.)
Posting Report For: Monday February 25th, 2008 9:01:24 PM
Game #4 Children of Chaos For the week of February 18, 2008
Kat'Miara Monday February 25th, 2008 11:18:48 PM
finally desides to move and starts after her sister
Kat'Miara Monday February 25th, 2008 11:19:48 PM
Opps can you add Hide and MS rolls for me my CS in not near by thanks
Orcs and Giants rd5 [DM SteveK] d20+6=23 d20+6=23 d20+6=10 d20+18=30 d20+6=11 d20+6=21 d20+6=20 d20+6=19 d20+6=11 d20+6=11 4d6(4+4+1+6)=15 4d6(3+3+5+3)=14 4d6(4+4+1+3)=12 5d6(5+5+5+5+2)=22 5d6(6+3+5+5+4)=23 d20+9=25 d20+9=23 d20+9=10 2d6(4+2)+9=15 2d6(1+4)+9=14 d20+9=28 d20+9=25 d20+9=26 d8+6=9 d8+6=14 d8+6=8 d6=4 d6=5 d6=4 d20+9=10 d20+9=27 6d6(5+4+5+5+3+4)=26 Tuesday February 26th, 2008 12:51:01 AM
Firn'gaer moves forward 20-ft and sends an empowered fireball at the Winter Wolves moving around to flank Savin. One catches fire and burns to an unmoving chunk of flesh, and the two others look seriously singed.
Savin messages to Jurgen, then withdraws, trying to get to the sorcerer's position. He is able to withdraw the first few steps without giving the orc-giants an opening, but further movement allows Orc#17 a swipe, and only the discipline of Savin's training allows him to escape the blow. (AOO AC 30)
Durgan hustles (x2 move) to the north east to cover Savin's retreat. (100 feet move)
Kazak moves forward and urges Yorrick to help cover the others from the trees. Hustling on his own, the dwarf is able to move from the soggy fields and to the woodlot.
Jurgen meets Savin in the middle of the field and casts a Resiliant Sphere to form around the both of them. Yet Orc#12 has been watching Jurgen (Readied action). The spellcaster identifies the evocation, and is able to Counterspell Jurgen's attempt!! (Spellcraft: 31, Improved Counterspell allows a higher level spell of same school to automatically counter. Normal counterspell allows same spell to counter casted spell.) The sorcerer and monk are now in the open without protection!!!
Trace concentrates his arrows at Orc #11 and three strike the enemy leader. The final arrow is knocked out of the air by the "orc"s sword.
Shay screeches in anger and pinwheels to fly back towards the farmstead. Peerimus can hear the bird... "Jurgen hurt... big trouble!"
Peerimus turns and head back, diving in low to close distance quicker. Doubling his speed by diving down, Peerimus (with Say wingtip to wingtip) is able to be five feet above the ground near Yorrick, Durgan, and Kazak in mere seconds. (ooc: Peerimus only went dive speed for x2 before running out of ground, but would definitely be able to get to the battle in one round, and so the DM did an estimation for simplicity sake)
Air Elemental 2 slams the wolves as they close. (AoO Wolf F AC 33 Dmg 13; Wolf E AC 32 Dmg 13; Wolf G AC 26 Dmg 20)
Air Elemental 1 moves forward strikes at Wolf H, but misses.
A2 then transforms into a whirlwind to better attack multiple opponents. It moves across all three wolves and pulls all three into its powerful vortex shooting skyward to keep the three suspended 60 feet in midair. (move-attack-move for Spring Attack. Elemental will release next round for action).
Yorrick moves with Kazak isuing a challenge across the fields towards the giants as he moves.
Kat'Miara begins moving through the woods back to the left to see where Kat is. It is impressive to see the new group the haflings are with are NOT running from the fight, but continuing to press the attack. Kit'Miara sees two more orcs silently slip up by the first. Still, they are not attacking, but watching the fight in the fields and cabin. There is still no sign of the human family supposedly living at this farm.
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Trees: trunks (brown squares) block line of sight and provide total cover. Leaves provide total concealment from above within 10 feet of trunk.
Dense Undergrowth: 1/2 movement: provides 20% concealment for 5 feet and total concealment for more than 5 feet.
Field: 1/2 movement
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Three winter wolves bay gleefully at the two vulnerable heroes in the field. Quickly surrounding Savin and Jurgen, they breathe their icy breath at the duo. (Reflex Save DC 16 three times for 15 (7), 14 (7), 12 (6) damage.)
Three other winter wolves yelp like puppies as they are hefted into the air. They continue to attack the winds about them and all strike true. (AC 28, 25, 26 Dam: 9+4, 14+5, 8+4, or 29 damage with the elemental's damage resistance.)
The last winter wolf tries to bite A2, but misses (AC10)
Orc #26 and #27 point their wands at Durgan who is exposed and fire bolts of lightning into the dwarf. (Reflex Save Dc 13 two times for 22 (11) and 23 (11) damage)
Orc #17, #18, and #19 (that Savin has said are frost giants) back up to put some of the shed and cabin between themselves and the approaching heroes. All three take boulders the size of a watermelon and throw them at Trace. Two strike the ranger leaving large bruises. (AC 25, 23, 10miss, Damage: 15 and 14)
Orc #11 keeps shouting orders and making gestures at the woods to the east and west and brings his sword up in a pure defensive measure.
Orc #12 turns his attention back to the elementals and attempts to dispel them again, this time succeeding to banish the elementals from whence they came. (Dispel: 27) The three hapless wolves plummet to the ground sixty feet below (26 damage), and one does not move.
Orc #13 feels that Jurgen is done for, and now keeps his concentration on the other wizard, Firn'gear...
SteveK Tuesday February 26th, 2008 1:18:04 AM
apologies for the poor map. can't access my normal email to send and I'm not expert on doc.google yet...
Jurgen - AC 20; HP -6/53 [Mage Armor, Haste, Overland Flight, Message] d20+10=11 d20+10=17 d20+10=24 Tuesday February 26th, 2008 3:30:03 AM
Jurgen looks to Savin as his sphere fails. With a flick of his wrist, he repeats the last gesture of the spell. No luck. Then he turns his eyes towards the concentrating orc and curses.
"It's not my fau-" Out of the corner of his eye, he sees the wolves' breath come at him. He's unable to escape the first wave and cringes as the cold covers him. Ignoring the pain for a moment, he leaps up to avoid the other two blasts. Just barely does he escape the full attack, but they still do enough damage to take him out of the fight. Midway to the ground, Jurgen starts to pass out.
[Reflex Saves versus DC 16 - Fail with 11 [15 Damage]. Success with 17 and 24 [13 Damage]]
"Save Savin!" The sorcerer whisper-screams through the message spell. Just before he hits the ground, he frantically grabs at his chaos tattoo and thinks about Savin. Just maybe the Crones were watching...
And then it all fades to black.
(OOC: Orc #13 was right :P)
Firn'gaer - AC 20; HP 91; Haste, Mage Armor, See Invisibility, Tongues; Rufus - Overland Flight 13d6(3+6+1+3+1+5+6+5+6+5+3+4+4)=52 Tuesday February 26th, 2008 7:26:13 AM
Firn'gaer sees that his fireball didn't finish the three winter wolves. He draws Lhari and says, "Lhari, the Children need your assistance. Send lightning to destroy those wolves that threaten Jurgen and Savin."
Firn'gaer sends a chain lightning from Lhari at Winter Wolves A, C, D. The spell strikes D and arcs to A and C.
Firn'gaer moves up 20-ft. [I can't see coordinates on the map so move me straight ahead.]
Chain Lightning: D - 52 points of damage, reflex save DC23; A and C - 26 points of damage, reflex save DC23
Peerimus AC 28 HP 73 and Yorrick AC 29 HP 117 d20+34=36 Tuesday February 26th, 2008 8:35:18 AM
Peerimus curses to himself at Jurgen goes down in a hail of frost and ice. If they lived through this he would have to remind them that Savin can take care of himself and not to rush head long into death to get to the monk. More importantlu now though was what to do. The Frost Giants were dangerous sure, but the leadership of the enemy force was a far greater concern. What he disliked most was the Frost Giants and Winter Wolves this far at all in the first place. Mysteries for another day.
The eagle glances to the woods to the east [Spot 36] and assuming he spies the group of four on the map. He casts Bakskin on himself and banks that direction, landing at the base of the tree [Row Y close to the trees East]
If he does not spy them, he casts Barkskin and continues forward 70' and banks slightly left by 10'
Spells: Level 0: Create Water x2, Mending, (2) Read Magic, Detect Magic Level 1: *Endure Elements, (2) Faerie Fire, Long strider, (2) Charm Animal, Pass Without a Trace Level 2: (2) Animal Messenger, **(2) Barkskin, *Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration, Gust of Wind Level 3: (2) CMW, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants, (2) Snare Level 4: (2)Air Walk, (2) CSW, Freedom of Movement Level 5: Animal Growth, CCW, Commune with Nature Level 6: Heighten Poison, Greater Dispel Magic, *Transport via Plants, Stone Tell Level 7: (2) Heal, *Sunbeam, Animate Plants *Cast Spell Staff with CCW
Barkskin, Resist Energy on Yorrick Barkskin on self
Trace ac 22 hp94(fly,haste,cats grace,barkskin,message) 3d8(7+5+3)+5=20 Tuesday February 26th, 2008 1:52:22 PM
Trace calls for Shadow, "Protect Savin" Shadow will sprint forward to put herself between Savin and the wolves. Trace flys down fast and pulls out the csw to help Savin. Trace uses the wand (20hps) If enough time will hand the wand to Savin and move skyward.
Savin 20/137 ac 31 d20+11=27 d20+11=29 d20+11=29 2d8(4+3)+3=10 d20+18=30 d20+18=36 d20+18=36 Tuesday February 26th, 2008 3:26:10 PM
Savin growls as he sees the wolves close in and easily dodges their icy breath (no damage thanks to evasion feat saves 27,29,29)
He turns to Jurgen with a grin only to see the sorceror tumble into an icy sleep. Shock crosses Savin's face as he realizes that Jurgen is in real trouble.
(ooc Gonna have to an if/ or post depending on the circumstances...sorry
If the winter wolves fall to Firn'gaer's lightning blasts, Savin will kneel and pull out a potion of healing and feed it to Jurgen healing him 10 points and getting him back into moving trim.
If the wolves are still in fighting shape, Savin picks up Jurgen and runs as fast as he can away from them using his combat expertise to avoid AOO ac 36. (if allowed to tumble while holding Jurgen, Savin will do so. Savin is easily strong enough to carry the weight. rolled 30, 36, 36 minus any modifiers you deem appropriate for tumbling while carrying someone.)
Kazak Ac 32 (36 vs Giants)Hp 158 Haste ,Bull str,message d20+11=31 d20+11=15 d20+6=18 d20+1=7 d20+11=23 d6+6=12 d6+6=11 d6+6=7 d6+6=9 d6+6=12 Tuesday February 26th, 2008 3:36:11 PM
Seeing Durgan pelted with lightning the younger brother takes action and looses a barrage of Javelins from his effiecent quiver (quick draw feat)
Aiming for one of the wand wielding orcs (#27)(range is 15 sq's =75 ft) the javelins arc thru the air to their target .... the first finds its mark with a vengence " thats for shooting me brother " growls out Kazak
1st shot d20+11=31 crit hit!! d20+11=15 most likely missed damage d6+6=12!! crit hit if needed d6+6=11 2nd shot d20+6=18 hit ?damage d6+6=7 3rd shot d20+1=7 damage d6+6=9 4th shot(hasted) d20+11=23 damage d6+6=12
(attack # base is +13 , + 1 dwrf bonus vs orcs , +1 haste , -2 2nd range inc , -2 3rd range inc)= +11)
As the Javelins rain down on the orc #27 he turns to Yorrick " how'd like that eh .... now if they fire on us next that should free up me brother and den you and i can go join him will .... hopefully we can alternate drawing der fire so we can leapfrog to the attack " grins the dwarven warrior as he converses with the big bear
" Jurgan you ok ??.... Jurgan .... Jurgan !!" as Kazak tries to hail Jurgan thru the message spell
Active Magic Haste 9/13 Bull str 26/30 (3 mins) Message
Durgan AC32/36 vs giants(37 dodge) Hp 124/169 d20+8=9 d20+8=11 d20+23=35 d10+10=16 Tuesday February 26th, 2008 4:06:27 PM
Reflex saves= 9, 11 , 45 dmg
Jurgen is down. "Durned magic-users! The only thing worse than an orc is an orc with a durned spell! Thanks Kazak. Keep em off me eh?"
"Hey ugly!" Durgan yells, trying to draw the giants to him. "Yer mudder was a troll!"
OOC- I can't make out the names on the map, so also going with either or post...
IF Durgan is close enough to the giants, he steps up to the nearest one and swings.(Am I the one near the three giants on the map?)
IF Durgan is not near a giant, he moves up to the closest one with the haste spell and swings.
Actions Attacks: hit ac35, dmg= 16
KatMira. d20+42=60 d20+23=35 d20+8=14 Tuesday February 26th, 2008 8:43:05 PM
Kat Continues to trys to catch her sister keeping to the Shadows , Hide 60 MS 35 Spot 15
Orcs and Giants rd6 [DM SteveK] d20+6=12 d20+6=24 d20+6=22 d20+12=24 d20+11=14 5d6(3+3+3+1+4)=14 d20+9=29 d20+9=28 d20+9=21 2d6(1+5)+9=15 2d6(1+5)+9=15 d20+15=27 2d6(3+4)+13=20 d20+11=31 2d6(3+1)+9=13 9d6(1+6+6+1+6+5+2+2+6)=35 Tuesday February 26th, 2008 9:12:06 PM
ooc: just getting better and better!! now I can't update the map at all. Will be very generous with descriptions and requested actions...)
Jurgen falls covered in hoarfrost, his heroic heart barely beating. Faintly he hears the screaming challenge of Shay, who has arrived and is now within 5 feet of Jurgen.
Firn'gaer urges Lhari to save some of the Children of Chaos with his own magic, and the staff is more than ready. "The blessings of the Broken Spiral are my life, well, relatively speaking", it replies, and Lhari sends a chain lightning that strikes all three winter wolves. Orc#13 identifies the spell the gnome casts through Lhari (Spellcraft: 24) but chooses not to do anything about it, the the full lighting bolt strikes! Only the second wolf is fast enough to dodge some of the blast and even then, all three fall to the ground, overcome. The gnome then moves up to get a better view. Rufus is not seen.
Peerimus glances to the woods and spies the four orcs. He casts Bakskin and lands at the base of a tree opposite the orcs. (Can charge straight line; is 40 feet away from orcs in woodline)
Trace calls for Shadow (Handle Animal: 14) and the Panther, from long months of work with the ranger, sprints (x4 move to AZ,29) to guard the monk. Trace himself flies down, pulling his CSW wand and arrives at Savin. (x3 move to get there, can heal next round)
Savin sees the winter wolves fall to Firn'gaer's lightning blasts, and the monk kneels and feeds the sorcerer a potion restoring some measure of health (heal 10 to Jurgen)
Kazak aims a series of javelins at Orc #26 (orc #27 is behind a tree) and two strike the humanoid, pinning it to the wall. The orc's feet beat a tattoo against the untrimmed logs before growing still. He talks to Yorrick, and the big bear raises on two legs and roars, keeping close to the dwarf.
Durgan taunts the giants, and hustles up to the three orcs that Savin identified as giants. (x2 move = 100 feet)
Kat continues to move through the undergrowth looking for her invisible, unmoving sister.
Peerimus and Kit are close together (though Peerimus doesn't know that) and see the four orcs in the woods to the west of the fields.
Kat is in the woods slowly moving west (will take at least four rounds of movement to get back to Kit)
Durgan is moving alone to the three frost giants disguised as orcs and Durgan can charge next round.
Kazak and Yorrick are within double move of Orc#27, but can't charge because of the trees.
Shadow, Savin, and Trace are in a north-south line 60 feet south of the cabin.
Shay and Jurgen are in a north-south line five feet west of Shad, Sav, and Trace.
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Trees: trunks (brown squares) block line of sight and provide total cover. Leaves provide total concealment from above within 10 feet of trunk.
Dense Undergrowth: 1/2 movement: provides 20% concealment for 5 feet and total concealment for more than 5 feet.
Field: 1/2 movement
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The four orcs in the woods pay no attention to the landing eagle or the invisible halfling.
The three remaining winter wolves get up from the field and runs for the covering forest, disappearing into the boughs.
Orc #26 points his wand from around the treetrunk (80% cover) and fires another electric blast, this time at Kazak. (Reflex Save Dc 13 two times for 14 (half = 7)
Orc #17, #18, and #19 (that Savin has said are frost giants) shuffle to meet the charging Durgan and, with axes in one hand, continue to throw rocks at Trace, two hitting again. (AC 29, 28, 21miss, Damage: 15 and 15)
Of Orc#11, #12, and #13 no one can say (since the heroes are all grounded and can't see over the cabin). However, Durgan can hear some giants talking before some objects appear over the roof...
The first is a rock aimed at Trace, striking the ranger again. (AC 27, Damage: 20)
The second is another rock, also aimed at Trace, striking him for another bruising jolt (AC 31, Damage: 13)
The third is a lightning bolt that's lined up and strikes Shadow, Savin, and Trace (all 35 damage; Reflex DC 17 for half (17))
George Tuesday February 26th, 2008 9:53:12 PM
ooc Ouch I think Jurgen is dead no matter what happens. He was at -6, got him 10 points of healing which gets him to 4 points and now he takes at least 17. Guess we are going in front of Gargul unless he has some protections.
Jeff C [OOC] Tuesday February 26th, 2008 10:05:23 PM
(Worry not, George. Jurgen wasn't in the line of that blast. Plus, Shay is next to me, so I gain improved evasion. Should be fine. But we are finding ourselves seriously outclassed in this fight. We saw orcs and got cocky. =()
Durgan AC32/36 vs giants(37 dodge) Hp 124/169 Tuesday February 26th, 2008 10:35:07 PM
"Hmmm. Looks like they were aiming those rocks at me."
Kit'Miara d20+8=11 Tuesday February 26th, 2008 10:40:18 PM
Kit tries to very quietly move herself closer to Peerimus hoping and praying that the Orcs will not hear her. She would rather be with someone else if they attack as opposed to alone again. She double checks to make sure her ring is secure before moving on.
Move Silently 11 (oh please let that be quiet enough)
Savin hps 48/137 d20+13=22 Tuesday February 26th, 2008 11:23:48 PM
Savin smiles down at Jurgen and says, "Always sleeping on the job!" Another bolt roars in and Savin easily avoids it. (reflex save 22) He decides he isn't feeling very well and uses his Monkly curing ablilty to give himself 28 hps back and says, "I think we need to split up! to easy for them to target to many of us!"
Savin will move off 70' in a SouthWest direction to get some room to manuever and keep an eye on those spellusers.
OOC never got the last map so I can't pick a spot but please put me in a logical place.
Peerimus AC 28 HP 73 and Yorrick AC 29 HP 117 d3=3 Wednesday February 27th, 2008 12:12:48 PM
Peerimus studies the 4 orcs. Might they also be giants? There was a relatively safe way to discover the truth of them and with that thought, he begins casting. Convert Animate Plants to SNA VI summoning 3 Huge Air Elementals
Yorrick continues to stay with the small steel clad hairy creature that Peerimus asked him to protect.
Spells: Level 0: Create Water x2, Mending, (2) Read Magic, Detect Magic Level 1: *Endure Elements, (2) Faerie Fire, Long strider, (2) Charm Animal, Pass Without a Trace Level 2: (2) Animal Messenger, **(2) Barkskin, *Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration, Gust of Wind Level 3: (2) CMW, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants, (2) Snare Level 4: (2)Air Walk, (2) CSW, Freedom of Movement Level 5: Animal Growth, CCW, Commune with Nature Level 6: Heighten Poison, Greater Dispel Magic, *Transport via Plants, Stone Tell Level 7: (2) Heal, *Sunbeam, *Animate Plants *Cast Spell Staff with CCW
Barkskin, Resist Energy on Yorrick Barkskin on self
Trace ac 22 hp32(fly,haste,cats grace,barkskin,message) d20+16=30 d20+10=20 d20+11=29 Wednesday February 27th, 2008 12:41:16 PM
Trace is hit two more times with the bolders, "geeze, them turkeys have a good eye". Then him Savin and Shadow the arcing blue bolt coming in and all jump quickly out of the way. Not able to heal more than one at a time Trace calls for Shadow to head back to the tree line and then grabs Jurgen and flies for the tree line himself.
dc 30 Trace's dodge, dc 20 shadows dodge, dc 29 handle animale
Trace ac22cats grace, barkskin hp94 Shadow ac20 hp 27
Jurgen - AC 20; HP 4/53 [Mage Armor, Haste, Overland Flight, Message] Wednesday February 27th, 2008 2:44:29 PM
The potion touches Jurgen's lips and he shudders awake. He looks around, trying to see how long he was out. He guesses, looking at Savin, that it was no more than a few seconds. "Looks like I owe you dinner. Thanks." His hand pulls out a curative potion, but before he can drink it, he sees an attack incoming towards Savin and Trace (and Shadow).
When the lightning bolt streaks by, the sorcerer flinches and beckons Shay to his shoulder. Immediately, Jurgen begins to cast another spell. He scowls, wishing he could blast the enemy spell-caster. Instead, he had to get away. As Trace reaches out to grab Jurgen, he reaches out and lays a hand on Shadow, completing the spell.
The Dimension Door activates and the three of them (Savin too, if he wants) pop out of existence on the field and pop into existence at behind the tree-line where the Children were hiding previously. "I'm okay everyone. Trace and I are going to heal up and then return to the battle. If we're not retreating, then I'm going to use some subterfuge to see if I can't turn this fight around. Kit and Kat, I have no clue where you two are right now. Durgen and Kazak, as long as you can do so without harm to yourself, continue assaulting those giants. If Savin joins you, he should be able to Dimension Door you away if things get too hairy. Firn'gaer, if there comes an opportunity for you to do an area-based dispel on these so-called orcs, do it. Otherwise, keep blastin' away, If someone finds any living orcs who are actually just orcs, let me know."
He turns to Trace, shaking his head. "This is what we get for charging blind..."
Kazak Ac 32 (36 vs Giants)Hp 144/158 Haste ,Bull str,message d20+10=19 d20+10=13 d20+10=22 Wednesday February 27th, 2008 2:45:07 PM
Smiling as he see's Durgan reach the cabin area " yeah take it to em brother " growls Kazak
Quickly ducking the incoming lightning bolts (d20+10=13 save made , d20+10=22 save made takes 14 total ??)
Peeking out at the wand wielding orc " he Yorrick we're gonna start charging at him then veer off to the cabin and make our way to me brother " as he gestures with his hands to the big bear " we'll scare em right outa his boots "
Trying to time it right the dwarf fetches another javelin from his quiver and nods at Yorrick " ready ? ... lets go "
With that said the dwarven warrior rushes straight for the wand wielding orc with the massive bear in tow (hopefully ) .... (d20+10=19 intimdate check)
Hoping to keep the orc's head down if he peeks its head out he will fake a throw of his javelin as they move forward and run (x4) full tilt for the protection of the cabins ((location AU-18,AV-18)walls ..... if they can reach it they should be safe from the thrown stones ..... and able to teamup with Durgan
"Jurgan... Yorrick and i are heading to help teamup with Durgan by da cabin ... can we get some archery support ??" messages Kazak to the sorcerer
Active Magic Haste 8/13 Bull str 25/30 (3 mins) Message
( I think you mixed up orcs #27 and #26 the dead one attacked)
Firn'gaer - AC 20; HP 91; Haste, Mage Armor, See Invisibility, Tongues; Rufus - Overland Flight d20+21=41 d20+21=37 d20+21=33 d6+4=5 d6+4=7 d6+4=9 Wednesday February 27th, 2008 3:31:25 PM
Firn'gaer will move up 40-ft and target the "orcs" (17, 18, 19) with Black Tentacles. (I don't have a map, I'll let you decide where the 25 intelligent gnome might decide the best location would be.)
Durgan AC (see post) Hp 150/195 d20+24=44 d20+24=31 d10+11=19 3d10(5+7+10)+33=55 Wednesday February 27th, 2008 4:12:38 PM
Durgan walks near the disguised giants(out of reach and out of black tentacles range) and motions with his hand. The simple gesture implies that the giants should come and fight him. "Come on ye uglies. Who's feelin lucky today eh? Whatsa matter? Too scared to fight without some magic hiding yer ugly mug? Ye don't look too good as an orc either."
Durgan takes a firm grip on his axe and shield and waits. He's fought giants before, he knows what comes next. He prepares for the assault with his special defensive knowledge.
Actions: move: near giants activate defensive stance AOO on first giant to come within range. (threaten 10 feet while in stance) attack= 44 (crit check!) check =31, dmg= 19 or 55 for crit.
Active Effects: Haste, message Defensive Stance- +2STR, +4 CON(+26hp), +4 dodge AC AC= 31 +1 dodge on first giant, +4 vs giants, +4 defensive stance, +1 haste = 41 or 40 vs extra giants
Kat'Miara d20+42=60 d20+25=44 d20+9=16 d20+8=17 Wednesday February 27th, 2008 7:37:13 PM
Kat Starts moving a bit more toward the area that Kit went to the west as quickly as her can with out making she self know to others hide 60 MS 44 Spot 16 listen 17
Orcs and Giants rd7 [DM SteveK] d20+20=23 d20+23=29 d20+23=34 d20+23=29 d20+5=9 d20+5=6 d20+5=22 d20+5=19 d20+5=21 d20+5=17 d20+5=18 d20+5=20 d20+5=18 d20+5=15 d20+5=13 d20+5=19 d20+4=22 5d6(5+5+2+1+4)=17 d20+9=13 d20+9=18 d20+23=24 d20+23=42 d20+23=25 d20+23=37 Wednesday February 27th, 2008 8:29:20 PM
Kit tries to quietly move closer to Peerimus and plots to attack with the druid. In her eagerness to get to the eagle, she steps on a couple of small sticks, snap!
Savin decides being a big target has its drawbacks, heals himself and heads out to be more elusive. Trotting to the south-west, the monk avoids the soggy fields that bogged him down so much and takes cover behind a tree trunk.
Peerimus the Eagle begins gyrating to cast a spell while Wildshaped. He anticipates discovery of the nature of these 'orcs' when the elementals arrive in a few seconds...
Trace decides the rocks are much too accurate, and lifts off carrying the very hurt body of Jurgen.
Not a normal trick of the panther, Shadow understands and obeys Trace (Handle:29) and races for the treeline himself, a black blur through the fields.
Jurgen awakens in the arms of Trace, flying above the ground. The sorcerer uses the ranger's touch to DimDoor (DM rolled Concentration:23) to the safety of the woods with Shay and Trace. He then begins coordination efforts via the message spell.
Kazak ducks the one lightning bolt (only targeted once for 7 damage), then tries to Intimidate the lone wand-wielding orc while making for the shelter of the cabin wall. The dwarf hopes that Yorrick goes along for the ride as well.
Firn'gaer advances and throws a Black Tentacles at the "orcs", targeting directly in front of Orc#17. Four shouts of alarm are heard, and only one, out of sight of Firn'gear, manages to escape being grappled. The other three are wrapped by the invasive black cables and are bludgeoned.
Durgan keeps away from the giants reach and taunts them to attack. He waits to let them come to him.
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Trees: trunks (brown squares) block line of sight and provide total cover. Leaves provide total concealment from above within 10 feet of trunk.
Dense Undergrowth: 1/2 movement: provides 20% concealment for 5 feet and total concealment for more than 5 feet.
Field: 1/2 movement
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The four orcs react both to Kit's poor movement and the eagle casting a spell. The bows come up and arrows begin to rain on the druid-eagle! (AC 21, 17, 18, 20, 18, 15, 13, 19) and every single one of them failing to find a target.
Orc #27 (and not the dead #26 :-)(opposed check: 22) is not fazed by Kazak and Yorrick's false charge. He does back up some, putting a different tree trunk between himself and the bear and dwarf. Then he shoots another lightning bolt at the pair. (Kazak and Yorrick take 17 Damage; Reflex DC 13 for half= 8)
Orc #17, #18, and #19 all attempt to break free, but only #18 is able to overcome his many assailants and go out of sight from the CoC.
Twice, Firn'gear feels attempts at bringing down his spell, but the Tentacles resist any dispelling and remain.
Trace ac 22 hp49(fly,haste,cats grace,barkskin,message) 3d8(3+3+6)+5=17 Thursday February 28th, 2008 2:55:53 AM
Ok guys, were doing fine and I am sure we have this. The brothers are going to keep on the giants and when Savin returns will join them. I will move in to cover up above and Firn'gaer will try and dispatch the orc 27 with my help if needed. Jurgan will heal himself and by that time he will either aid Peerimus, Kit and Kat or back up the brothers.
Once the message is relayed and Trace heals himself (17hps) he will fly his max at a 45deg angle back to the fight. Trace will leave the csw wand with Jurgan if he needs it. dc 30 Trace's dodge, dc 20 shadows dodge, dc 29 handle animale
Trace ac22cats grace, barkskin hp94 Shadow ac20 hp 27
Jurgen - AC 20; HP 31/53 [Mage Armor, Haste, Overland Flight, Message] 3d8(6+8+8)+5=27 Thursday February 28th, 2008 6:07:39 AM
"Thanks for the offer, Trace. But that's a wand I can't use." Before the ranger gets moving again, Jurgen places his hand on Trace's shoulder. "Thank you." Then he waves to the ranger as he flies off. With a quick downing, Jurgen drains a Cure Serious Wounds potion (27 HP gained).
When the potion hits his system, Jurgen pulls out another and starts to survey the field. "Durgan and Kazak, if you can tell me what's going on on the other side of that cabin, do so. An exact position on the leader would be nice. Trace, same goes for you from the air. If you can spare a moment." As Kat moves passed him (if Jurgen can see the halfling), the sorcerer points towards Peerimus. "I think haste is the better action for now. So that those blades of yours can shed some blood. I'm sure we'll need your stealth, just later."
"At the moment, I know there are two groups here. Peerimus is facing one. The dwarves another. Firn'gaer, if you feel safe moving closer to a fight, either group would probably be stalled with a well played Slow spell. But use your own discretion on spell choice. Savin, there's a lone orc in the middle of the field who is casting spells and causing trouble. If you could stop it from breathing that'd give Kazak an opportunity to stand with Durgan. Remember everyone, Heranmar is depending on us."
(OOC: If I'm not mistaken, we still need Google Docs character sheets from George, Brian, and Kristel. That right?)
Savin ac 31 hps 47/137 d20+15=30 2d6(1+6)+13=20 2d6(3+5)=8 Thursday February 28th, 2008 8:23:40 AM
Savin sees his friends being threatened by the wand wielding giant and decides to charge and finally land some of his own punishment after taking so much so far.
Savin charges orc 27 and launches one attack incorporating his stunning fist attack and his powerattack feats. Hit ac 30 (28 if charge isn't allowed)and does 28 points of damage. Orc needs to make a fort save vs stunning fist of 23
OOC explaination of attack. normal pluses: +20 with charge, +18 without did a 5 point power attack hitting ac 30 or 28)
Peerimus AC 28 HP 73 and Yorrick AC 29 HP 117 d20+19=24 d20+19=39 d20+19=24 d20+19=30 d20+19=33 d20+19=34 d20+19=34 2d8(8+6)+4=18 2d8(6+6)+4=16 2d8(3+7)+4=14 2d8(4+3)+4=11 2d8(8+1)+4=13 2d8(5+2)+4=11 2d8(2+7)+4=13 Thursday February 28th, 2008 12:46:26 PM
3 Huge Air Elementals appear ten feet above the four orcs and attack. [A1 @ M/50, A2 @ O/53 and A3 @P/49] A1 slams Orc 21 Hit AC 24/39 crit 24 Dmg 18/16+14 A2 slams Orc 30 Hit AC 30/33 Dmg 11/13 A3 slams Orc 20 Hit AC 34/34 Dmg 11/13 Peerimus, confident the creatures are only orcs after the arrow assault, takes wing to the north. Move 160' north to W/28. Yorrick was with kazak and the he knew the dwarven brothers would be trying to close and engage. So he needed to get there quickly to provide support and specifically of the healing kind he was sure. Spells: Level 0: Create Water x2, Mending, (2) Read Magic, Detect Magic Level 1: *Endure Elements, (2) Faerie Fire, Long strider, (2) Charm Animal, Pass Without a Trace Level 2: (2) Animal Messenger, **(2) Barkskin, *Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration, Gust of Wind Level 3: (2) CMW, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants, (2) Snare Level 4: (2)Air Walk, (2) CSW, Freedom of Movement Level 5: Animal Growth, CCW, Commune with Nature Level 6: Heighten Poison, Greater Dispel Magic, *Transport via Plants, Stone Tell Level 7: (2) Heal, *Sunbeam, *Animate Plants *Cast Spell Staff with CCW
Barkskin, Resist Energy on Yorrick Barkskin on self
Air elementals Duration 14 rounds A1 HP 136/136 A2 HP 136/136 A3 HP 136/136 AC 21 HP 136 Speed 100 Att+19x2 2d8+4each Reach 15' DR 5- Spring Attack
All air elemental movement uses the upper left square
Jurgen [Illegal Post] d20+14=32 Thursday February 28th, 2008 3:38:55 PM
Jurgen also sends Shay straight up into the air as high as possible [Fly speed - 60 feet. 1/2 for ascending.], to see if his keen eyes can spot anything. [Spot Check - 32]
Kazak Ac 32 (36 vs Giants)Hp 143/158 Haste ,Bull str,message d20+5=11 d20+10=14 Thursday February 28th, 2008 8:09:31 PM
As the tentacles occupy the supposeded orcs on the east side of the house the dwarven warrior eyes the door on the south side " hey Durgan i've got an idea " smiles the dwarf wickedly
Pointing to the door " we'll go thru the door and pop out the door on the other side " pulling out 4 sticks from his haversack " smokesticks ... we'll pop em and toss dem over the house ... 2 straight over the top and two over to da west side .... hopefully they will think we're coming around the side and flank em .... with da three of us coming thru one after da other we'll put a thumping to em ...... whatcha say brother ?"
Turning to the west and the pesky wand wielding orc as he dodges the lightning blast (d20+10=14 reflex save made it !) the dwarf points at him and growls out " we're coming for ya "(d20+5=11 bluff check)
" hopefully he keeps his eye on us and not whats coming" thinks Kazak
Turning to the mighty Yorrick Kazak gives him a fierce growl and encourages the big bear to roar .
With a wink at Durgan that should cover the sound of da door opening if we hafta kick it open "
Handing two smokesticks to his brother he sparks his two and throws them over the far corner of the shed " throw yours two over to cover da doorway "
Once the plan starts to unfold Kazak steps up and opens the door .... kicking it if needed with Yorrick's roar covering the sound!! "lets go " growls Kazak as he charges thru the door and into and hopefully thru the building and thru the smoke to close with the enemy
All thru the planning he passes their planning to Jurgan thru the message spell
Active Magic Haste 7/13 Bull str 24/30 (3 mins) Message
Durgan AC32/36 vs giants(37 dodge) Hp 124/169 Thursday February 28th, 2008 8:58:03 PM
"Alright brother, I will follow yer plan. Looks like these giants ain't goin anywhere anyway." Durgan takes the smokesticks from his brother and throws them as directed. "Let's go!"
Durgan looks at Yorrick, then at the size of the door. "We may have a problem here..."
Actions: drop defensive stance(-2 STR remainder of encounter) throw smokesticks over the cabin to provide cover.
Active Effects: Haste, message Defensive Stance- -2 STR
KatMira. d20+9=17 d20+42=50 d20+25=28 d20+8=10 Thursday February 28th, 2008 9:09:28 PM
Kat continues her track hopeing to see something that will help her find her sister and or the others
Spot 17 Hide 50 MS 28 listen 10
Yorrick's save d20+10=27 Thursday February 28th, 2008 9:47:19 PM
Yorrick's reflex save 27 takes 8 dmg
Kazak Thursday February 28th, 2008 10:14:03 PM
"No problem brother he'll be fine .... just don't stop in front of him " teases Kazak
Firn'gaer - AC 20; HP 91; Haste, Mage Armor, See Invisibility, Tongues; Rufus - Overland Flight d20+21=35 d20+21=34 d20+21=23 d20+21=31 d6+4=8 d6+4=5 d6+4=10 d6+4=6 d20+16=29 Thursday February 28th, 2008 11:19:46 PM
Firn'gaer sees another lightning bolt from orc 27. Firn'gaer decides that he'll deal with it. He casts Telekinesis and attempts to disarm the wand from orc 27.
Kit'Miara HP69 AC19 d20+11=16 d20+5=10 Thursday February 28th, 2008 11:46:29 PM
Kit pauses for a moment after she makes so much noise then decides the best thing to do is to try and move a little farther out of the way of the orcs so she can get a good shot at them with her crossbow. She keeps an eye out to see if the orcs noticed her or are coming after her
Move silently 16 spot 10
Orcs and Giants rd8 [DM SteveK] d100=82 d100=90 d100=47 d100=13 d100=12 d100=46 d20+13=20 d20+16=18 d20+6=11 d20+6=14 d20+6=13 d20+6=7 Friday February 29th, 2008 3:16:15 AM
Trace is the voice of calm reason as he coordinates the group on recovery and occupying the giants. The ranger heals himself (standard action) and then flies out 30 feet up and out (move action with haste) over the field to get back into the fight.
Shadow is in the bushes where Trace last told the panther to go.
Jurgen gets a potion in him and then feels much better. The sorcerer gives out his advice and information, keeping himself in the concealment of the trees (Total cover). He does give the bird to the giants, telling Shay to look for anything. (x4 movement and ½ for ascending in a spiral, Shay is quickly 120 feet above the battlefield. The eagle
Savin launches himself at Orc #27 wanting to land some punishment. The trees get in the monks way and he can't charge (no straight line), and even his full movement isn't enough to get him within fist range of the green-skinned mage. Savin gets to within 15 feet of the orc, keeping a tree between them. In a few seconds, he thinks, it will be all over for the lightning bolts!
Peerimus is confident that 3 huge air elementals will be able to handle a few orcs, and the druid-eagle takes to the sky skimming the field to get to the fight quickly. The druid knows Yorrick fights much better when he is able to direct his friend himself.
Meanwhile, the 3 Huge Air Elementals appear ten feet above the trees and attack the orcs. The dense undergrowth makes it difficult for the elementals to get a clear hit, and only one orc sprawls dead. Two other are seriously hurt, and it will take a miracle for them to get away. (Cover 20% miss chance: 82, 90 both hits, 47, 13 one hit, 12, 46 one hit)
Kazak retrieves an alchemy stick and scratches the igniter before throwing it over the corner of the shed (DM Rolled attack 20). (the brothers can only handle, light, and throw one smokestick per round.) He starts roaring battleoaths and Yorrick echoes the dwarf as Kazak prepares to kick in the door.
Durgan takes an offered smokestick and throws his over the top of the house. (DM rolled attack 18) Just like his brother's, Durgan more-or-less gets the stick in the right direction and it immediately is transforms into a thick foggy screen.
Kat continues her track hopeing to see something that will help her find her sister and or the others. The Halfling comes to the edge of the treeline just as an eagle conjures three air elementals and flies off towards the cabin. It looks like the elementals are dealing with some orcs in the treeline.
Firn'gaer decides that he'll deal with the lightning throwing orc. Casting Telekinesis, the gnome gets great satisfaction at easily knocking the wand to the ground. Oh, the look on that orc's face!
And the wizard's black tentacles continue to bludgeon the orc-giants.
Kit pauses, but with the air elementals in the way it will be next to impossible to shoot an orc. Looking around, Kit sees her sister silently come out of the woods. Kat doesn't wave or notice Kit standing but 15 feet away (she is invisible after all :)
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Trees: trunks (brown squares) block line of sight and provide total cover. Leaves provide total concealment from above within 10 feet of trunk.
Dense Undergrowth: 1/2 movement: provides 20% concealment for 5 feet and total concealment for more than 5 feet.
Field: 1/2 movement
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Three orcs left in the trees are set upon by three huge air elementals. The orcs turn and run, hoping to get lost in the woods. (Each elemental gets two AOO on the orc they cover, and an additional AOO on the adjacent orc. Please roll the 20% cover too) If any survive the AOOs, they attempt to get lost in the foliage, elemental needs a Spot check DC 14, 13, 7 respectively.
Orc #27 stares stupidly at the wand of lightning bolts on the ground, and the rapidly approaching Savin. Eyes wide, the mage casts a spell, and the area is filled with a dense fog and he is lost to sight.
Three Orc-Giants #17, #18, and #19 are in the Black Tentacles. This time, all three break out of the entwining mass. (Grapple 36 v 34, 31 v 23, and 36 v 31)
Flying high enough above the fields, Firn'gear, Trace, and Shay can see what is happening behind the cabin. Two of the orcs have escaped the Black Tentacles and are making a dash to the east. The other orc that escaped the Black Tentacles has joined three other orcs, all of whom are slogging their way through another field on the opposite side of the cabin.
Jurgen - AC 20; HP 31/53 [Mage Armor, Haste, Overland Flight, Message] Friday February 29th, 2008 4:55:41 AM
In their own language, Jurgen calls out to his familiar. "North-east. Follow those orcs, but don't get too close to them. We need to know the numbers we're dealing with."
"Peerimus, on your way by, could you call some wind to get rid of that fog so that Savin can get rid of that orc?" Jurgen shakes his head at the spell-casting orc. If he was smart, the next spell to cast would be invisibility to hide. And then to run as fast and as far as he could get, before Savin found him. "Firn'gaer, well done with the wand. I'm not sure where you should go next. The orcs escaping to the north and the east have me unnerved, but I think we'll have to deal with the group by the cabin first. Kit and Kat, if those orcs get finished by the air elementals, we need to find the rest of this band. There may be a group hidden in the bush to the fair north. Don't do anything that will put you out of reach if you need help. Kazak and Durgan, your plan sounds good. Peerimus will reach you quickly to provide some back-up. But you'll have a me by your side momentarily."
With that the sorcerer pockets the potion he was about to drink and casts another Dimension Door, moving himself right behind where the dwarves currently are. When he pops into existence he gives them a grin.
Savin hps 47/137 ac 31 d20+18=28 4d6(2+5+3+4)+8=22 d20+5=19 Friday February 29th, 2008 9:35:57 AM
OOC Steve assuming you agree with my email.)
Savin sees the orc starting to cast a spell and launches a fist at the spellcaster trying to stun him with stunning fist. He hits ac 28 for 22 points of damage and the orc needs a fort save of 23 or is stunned for his round.
(ooc Steve, I need this resolved before I can post again. The variables get to big...sorry)
SteveK: The orc tries to get his spell off, but Savin is too fast, a fist strikes him to the ground, and the monk sees that he doesn't have to worry if the orc is stunned (ie. he is = 19). He needs to decide whether to bind his wound to take him prisoner or let him die...
Trace ac 22 hp49(fly,haste,cats grace,barkskin,message) Friday February 29th, 2008 2:16:07 PM
Trace flies north over the field as far and a fast as he can to take up postion over the giants.
Trace ac22cats grace, barkskin hp94 Shadow ac20 hp 27
Kazak Ac 32 (36 vs Giants)Hp 143/158 Haste ,Bull str,message Friday February 29th, 2008 8:23:54 PM
Wasting no more time Kazak opens the door (kicking it in if needed)and barrels theu the cabin and hopefully thru the otherside.
" follow me " Growls Kazak
Active Magic Haste 6/13 Bull str 23/30 (3 mins) Message
Savin hps 47/137 ac 31 d20+9=18 Friday February 29th, 2008 9:23:15 PM
Savin looks around for immediate threats and seeing none decides that having a prisoner to question might be to their advandtage. This was a very heavy magical raiding party and he wonders if their was a power behind it.
Savin will apply his healing skills to the orc to stop the bleeding (healing check 18)
He will send a message to Jurgen, "Relay to Trace and Peerimus that I have captured a orcish spelluser."
Peerimus AC 28 HP 73 and Yorrick AC 29 HP 109/117 d20+19=26 d20+19=24 d20+19=29 d100=76 d100=86 d100=71 2d8(4+3)+4=11 2d8(6+2)+4=12 2d8(5+6)+4=15 d20+19=29 d20+19=23 d20+19=23 d100=94 d100=8 d100=43 2d8(8+6)+4=18 2d8(8+1)+4=13 d20+19=36 d20+19=34 d20+19=34 d100=89 d100=33 d100=42 2d8(6+6)+4=16 2d8(3+4)+4=11 2d8(2+7)+4=13 d20+12=29 d20+12=26 d20+12=15 d20+19=22 d20+19=31 d100=73 d100=92 2d8(6+5)+4=15 2d8(3+1)+4=8 d20+19=38 d20+19=39 d20+19=35 d100=80 d100=83 2d8(6+5)+4=15 2d8(4+6)+4=14 2d8(7+5)+4=16 d20+19=34 d100=11 Saturday March 1st, 2008 9:33:09 AM
The Air elementals slam the fleeing orcs A1 Hit AC 26/24/29 %76/86/71 Dmg 11/12/15 Spot 29 A2 Hit AC 29/23/23 %94/8/43 Dmg 18/miss/13 Spot 26 A3 Hit AC 36/34/34 %89/33/42 Dmg 16/11/13 Spot 15
A1 advances 5 feet and strikes at the far western orc. Hit AC 22/31 %73/92 Dmg 15/8 A2 advances 5' and Slams the eastern orc. Hit AC 38/39 crit 35 %80/83 Dmg 15/14+16 A3 moves 40' to come directly over the fleeing orc in the middle and slams down upon it. Hit AC 34 %11 Dmg miss Note I could not read the numbers and simply went A1-3 going from left to right
With a roar, Yorrick follows Kazak.
Peerimus glances that direction and alters course. Climbing quick as he can to 40' he continues north with a slight shift to the east. [move to Y/13]
Spells: Level 0: Create Water x2, Mending, (2) Read Magic, Detect Magic Level 1: *Endure Elements, (2) Faerie Fire, Long strider, (2) Charm Animal, Pass Without a Trace Level 2: (2) Animal Messenger, **(2) Barkskin, *Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration, Gust of Wind Level 3: (2) CMW, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants, (2) Snare Level 4: (2)Air Walk, (2) CSW, Freedom of Movement Level 5: Animal Growth, CCW, Commune with Nature Level 6: Heighten Poison, Greater Dispel Magic, *Transport via Plants, Stone Tell Level 7: (2) Heal, *Sunbeam, *Animate Plants *Cast Spell Staff with CCW
Barkskin, Resist Energy on Yorrick Barkskin on self
Air elementals Duration 14 rounds A1 HP 136/136 A2 HP 136/136 A3 HP 136/136 AC 21 HP 136 Speed 100 Att+19x2 2d8+4each Reach 15' DR 5- Spring Attack
Durgan AC32/36 vs giants(37 dodge) Hp 124/169 Saturday March 1st, 2008 7:57:42 PM
Durgan follows his brother through the cabin, looking around for the family on the way. "Look out! orc-bashers comin' thru!"
Actions:
Active Effects: Haste, message Defensive Stance (over) -2 STR, remainder of encounter
Jeff C [OOC] Saturday March 1st, 2008 8:14:18 PM
(I'm having rolling envy. Peerimus gets so many dice... :D)
Trace Saturday March 1st, 2008 11:08:44 PM
(ooc: going to have to start to make spot,search, listen, knowlage nature, sense motive, move silently, jump checks to keep up.)
Firn'gaer - AC 20; HP 91; Haste, Mage Armor, See Invisibility, Tongues; Rufus - Overland Flight d20+21=38 d20+21=39 d20+21=25 d6+4=10 d6+4=8 d6+4=7 Monday March 3rd, 2008 8:27:13 AM
Firn'gaer Dim Doors 10-ft directly behind Savin. "I thought you could use some company." He says.
When he arrives he looks to see if he can see what's going on behind the cabin.
Savin "illegal post" Monday March 3rd, 2008 9:47:38 AM
Savin grins at Firn'gaer's appearance and says, "I always enjoy your company. Seems like I did it again. I think I am a human trap springer."
Orcs and Giants rd9 [DM SteveK] d20+24=28 2d6(3+6)11=20 9d6(3+3+5+3+3+2+1+4+3)=27 d20+9=14 Monday March 3rd, 2008 10:59:58 AM Last Round Correction: Savin sprints right up to Orc#27, staring him in the face and daring him to try anything. The orc tries to get his spell off, but Savin is too fast, a fist strikes him to the ground, and the monk sees that he doesn't have to worry if the orc is stunned (ie. he is = 19). He needs to decide whether to bind his wound to take him prisoner or let him die... (ooc: no fog occurred)
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Jurgen urges his familiar to follow the fleeing orc to the north-east to see where they are going and the numbers of enemy there. The sorcerer then casts Dimension Door, popping on the south side of the cabing with a grin. [AV/18]
Trace flies north as far and as fast as he can to take up postion over the giants. (80 feet x4 = 320') Knowing that hovering over the giants only 30 feet up could be a problem, Trace also gets higher (ooc: DM help because of the map). [AU/11, 60 feet up]
Wasting no more time, Kazak opens the door and barrels thru the cabin. He immediately sees the giants had removed the back wall of the cabin, and he is able to see the orc-giants nearing the treeline to the north. Kazak avoids the Black Tentacles and smoke to run after the enemy.[AW/12] With a roar, Yorrick follows the dwarf, squeezing through the door and trotting out the other side. [AU/11]
Savin treats the orc for a rattled brain and shock, confident that he has stopped the thing from dying, and then relays the info that he has a prisoner [AG/16]
Peerimus' Huge Air Elementals slam the fleeing orcs, turning them into useful mulch for the trees. In pursuing the orcs, the elementals found two more in the woods and repeat the process of creating fertilizer. [A1=H/49, A2=K/48, A3=N/46] Peerimus wings up and flies to get an eagles view of the battlefield. glances that direction and alters course. Climbing quick as he can to 40' he continues north and a little east. [Y/13, 40 feet up]
Durgan follows his brother through the cabin. As he goes through, he sees five dirty and scared faces trussed up in the corner of the hearth. [AW/13]
Firn'gaer Dim Doors 10-ft directly behind Savin. [AG/17] In looking around, the gnome can see four orcs running to the trees across a muddy field. Trace flies up and directly over them. Kazak, Yorrick, and Durgan dimly seen through some smoke are bursting out of the back of the cabin in pursuit.
Kit (invisible) [U/59] and Kat [Y/58] 'Miara stand in awe of the three huge air elementals tearing bushes apart searching for some fleeing orcs.
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Trees: trunks (brown squares) block line of sight and provide total cover. Leaves provide total concealment from above within 10 feet of trunk.
Dense Undergrowth: 1/2 movement: provides 20% concealment for 5 feet and total concealment for more than 5 feet.
Field: 1/2 movement
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There are no more visible orcs in the woods to the west.
Orc #27 is stabilized and unconscious on the ground beside Savin.
Two orcs to the east continue to run away and crash through the dense undergrowth and trees, rapidly being lost from sight. The great swath through the bushes and vines attests to the fact that they were certainly NOT as small as orcs...
The four racing across the field make it to the trees and look back. One growls an series of orders, pointing at the flying ranger and the attackers on the ground.
Orc#11 hefts a rock at Yorrick, barely missing the bruin.
Orc#12 weaves a spell, but not at Trace. Instead, the cone of freezing cold marches across the ground to bring glacial temperatures to Yorrick, Kazak, and Durgan! (27 damage, Reflex Save DC 19 for half = 13)
Orc#13 casts a different spell, and attempts to encase Trace in a sphere of impenetrable energy! (Reflex DC 21 to not be trapped. If fail, he can no longer move or see anything except the walls of his green spherical prison.) (Spellcraft: DC 19 Highlight to display spoiler: {resilient sphere}
Orc#18 hefts a rock at Kazak, also missing.
The four 'orcs' have 20% concealment.
Emailing map.
Kazak Ac 32 (36 vs Giants)Hp 143/158 Haste ,Bull str,message d20+13=30 d20+8=15 d20+3=5 d20+13=14 d6+6=9 d6+6=8 Monday March 3rd, 2008 3:44:30 PM
Seeing the escaping orcs stop and fire parting shots the dwarven warrior retaliates in kind and throws another barrage of javelins at the orc spellcaste(#13)
He throws another devastating first strike at the spellcaster
" where ya going the party's just getting started !!" ?grwols Kazak
"Heya Jurgan der all running away .... heading north of da cabin " messages Kazak to the sorcerer
Active Magic Haste 5/13 Bull str 22/30 (3 mins) Message
Peerimus AC 28 HP 73 and Yorrick AC 29 HP 82/117 d20+12=13 d20+12=32 d20+12=25 d20+14=19 d20+10=15 Monday March 3rd, 2008 5:13:35 PM
With the enemy about them destroyed, the 3 air elementals rise up 50' and look for more targets. A1 A2 A3 spots[13,32,25]
Peerimus continues along a northeastern flight path to AI/2. Peerimus will ready a Greater Dispel against the orc caster. [Check 19 if needed] It is certain that the main leaders of the force will escape. When it came down to it, the druid realized, he wanted them to escape. If they all escaped he could and would follwo. He would learn who or what was behind this pairing of frost giants and orcs and from where they were springing forth. Then he would crush them.
Yorrick takes the full brunt of the cold and growls a response, but he remains as told to by Kazak.
Spells: Level 0: Create Water x2, Mending, (2) Read Magic, Detect Magic Level 1: *Endure Elements, (2) Faerie Fire, Long strider, (2) Charm Animal, Pass Without a Trace Level 2: (2) Animal Messenger, **(2) Barkskin, *Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration, Gust of Wind Level 3: (2) CMW, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants, (2) Snare Level 4: (2)Air Walk, (2) CSW, Freedom of Movement Level 5: Animal Growth, CCW, Commune with Nature Level 6: Heighten Poison, Greater Dispel Magic, *Transport via Plants, Stone Tell Level 7: (2) Heal, *Sunbeam, *Animate Plants *Cast Spell Staff with CCW
Barkskin, Resist Energy on Yorrick Barkskin on self
Air elementals Duration 12 rounds A1 HP 136/136 A2 HP 136/136 A3 HP 136/136 AC 21 HP 136 Speed 100 Att+19x2 2d8+4each Reach 15' DR 5- Spring Attack
Durgan AC32/36 vs giants(37 dodge) Hp 111/169 d20+8=19 d20+17=33 d20+17=29 d20+12=23 d20+7=16 d10+1=4 d10+1=2 d10+1=4 d10+1=2 Monday March 3rd, 2008 7:20:11 PM
Durgan points at the people as he runs through the house. "Stay there! We'll be back for ye!"
Through the message spell: "Jurgen! People in da house!"
OOC-reflex save= 19, dmg 13
"Hey brother! What a bunch of cowards!" Durgan drops his axe at his feet and draws his crossbow firing at the orc who blasted the cone of cold first, then shooting at the orc to the right.
Jurgen - AC 20; HP 31/53 [Mage Armor, Haste, Overland Flight, Message] Monday March 3rd, 2008 8:42:18 PM
"They're running in all directions. North, west and east. Savin has a prisoner. Which means we can get information about this from him. So we should kill the rest of these before they can escape." He kicked the ground. This was no way to fight a battle. In the undergrowth, they could hide forever. There would be no easy way to find them. "Kit and Kat, we need you in this fight. Come straight north of you and fast. Follow those who are heading west. Shay is following the eastern ones, so that's a problem we'll have to follow up on."
Hearing Durgan pass on that there were people in the house, Jurgen flies in. He looks over them and breaths a sigh of relief. They were alive. He looks north, very much wishing there were two of him so that he could chase after the orcs and untie these people.
"My name's Jurgen. We," he gives a quick wave to Durgan, Kazak and Yorrick, "are part of the Children of Chaos. I'm going to free you," he pulls out his dagger and cuts one of their bindings, "but you are going to have to trust me when I say that it's safest where you are. There are orcs and giants all around and we want to make sure that you're safe. So, be courageous for just a bit longer, and stay right here."
(OOC: If only freeing one of them will give me enough time to cast a spell this round as well, he'll do that and then Dimension Door to roughly AV/105. Otherwise, he'll just spend the round freeing them all.)
Firn'gaer - AC 20; HP 91; Haste, Mage Armor, See Invisibility, Tongues; Rufus - Overland Flight d20+10=24 d20+28=42 Monday March 3rd, 2008 9:59:56 PM
Firn'gaer will move 20-ft (AJ14) and ready a Dispel Magic to counter Orc #12.
Savin hps 64/137 2d8(7+7)+3=17 Monday March 3rd, 2008 10:00:31 PM
Savin pulls out a potion of cure moderate and sucks it down feeling the wounds heal on his body. He looks over to Firn'gaer and says, "I can dimension door behind them next round if you want to come along or even better you can dimesnion door and then I can attack!
Hit them with fire spells if you have them. I think frost giants are more vulnerable to them."
Savin looks down at the orc at his feet and says, "I think this one should be out for a while."
Kat'Miara Monday March 3rd, 2008 11:04:06 PM
Starts moving toward the main battle now at the log cabin as fast as her little legs will take her
Kit'Miara HP69 AC19 Tuesday March 4th, 2008 6:45:31 AM
Kit still invisible starts running as fast as she can towards the ones heading west as she has been instructed. She checks her crossbow as she is going and makes sure it is ready to fire as soon as she is in sight of any enemies. She catches up to her sister and forgetting she is invisible yells "Hurry up and follow me sis"
Orcs and Giants rd10 [DM SteveK] d100=11 d20+14=23 d20+14=29 d20+14=25 d20+14=30 d20+14=16 d20+29=49 2d6(2+6)+11=19 d20+9=13 d20+12=18 d20+12=30 d20+12=29 4d6(3+5+3+2)=13 4d6(5+1+2+4)=12 d20+10=21 d20+10=21 Tuesday March 4th, 2008 11:29:47 AM
Kazak stops and throws a series of javelins at Orc#13, yet the only one that looked true strikes a branch instead. (20% Cover, DM roll 11%). (AW/12)
The three elementals look for more targets, rising in the air and then moving north-north-east towards the fight, A2 leading the way. (L/43, O/40, and R/43)
Peerimus flies to flank the orcs and readies a Greater Dispel against Orc#13. 19 (AI/2) He wants to talk to his fellow CoC, but is unable to speak in eagle form. However, when he thinks about it, the Broken Spiral on his wingtip writhes...
Yorrick takes the full brunt of the cold and growls a response, but he remains as told to by Kazak. (AU/11) Durgan points out the family to Jurgen before running out. He clears his field of fire, levels his crossbow at the orcs, and shoots Orc#18 four times, one missing because of the bushes. (20% Cover, DM roll 29, 25, 30, 16miss %). (AX/12)
Jurgen calls for Kit and Kat to get to the fight quickly, but is is going to be interesting to see how quickly the small Halflings can run. After all, it took the speedy Savin almost 30 seconds to cover the ground to the back of the cabin. Nevertheless, Jurgen moves into the house and begins cutting the bonds of the family near the hearth, trying to calm them down at the same time. He frees one, and looks to start on the others. The two men, one women and three pre-teen children look extremely frightened and not certain of thier immidiate change of status. (Diplomacy check?) (going to take a round per person) (move to AY/16) (Black Tentacles do not extend inside the cabin, but are on the outside.)
Shay continues to follow the movement of the trees towards the east. (move CG/13) The familiar can't see the giants due to the heavy growth, but has been able to follow the movement of the branches and bushes.
Firn'gaer moves up and readies a Dispel Magic (24) to counter Orc #12. (AJ14) Rufus decides to fly back to his master and chitters in his ear. Rock pile there through trees and the rat points west.
Savin drinks a potion and suggests some ways of attacking the giants in the treeline. (only Savin can see the giants, everyone else sees orcs.) (stays AG/16)
Kat'Miara hears Jurgen's message and sprints for the fight. Since she is on the edge of a muddy field, she skirts the morass and runs to the orchard trees. (move W/47)
Kit'Miara follows her visible sister, and shouts encouragement, making it obvious to her sibling where both twins are at. (move Y/45)
Trace easily avoids the Resilient Sphere, but has to reorient himself and makes no other actions. (AU/3)
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Trees: trunks (brown squares) block line of sight and provide total cover. Leaves provide total concealment from above within 10 feet of trunk.
Dense Undergrowth: 1/2 movement: provides 20% concealment for 5 feet and total concealment for more than 5 feet.
Field: 1/2 movement
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The two orcs to the east are in the woods and slow down, making less noise and not whipping branches around. It is going to take some sharp eyes to spot them...
The four at bay continue to fight. Orc#11 continues his stream of instructions, and the others seem to follow his battleplan. Listen DC 15 and speak Frost Giant Highlight to display spoiler: { no rocks at the armored dwarfs, they're too tough. Rocks to the bear and spells to the flying archer.}
Orc#11 brandishes his greataxe in one hand and throws a rock at Yorrick. (AC 49, Dam:19) (Yorrick Ac29, hp63)
Orc#12 weaves a spell at Trace and flickers of fire surround the ranger before it is countered by Firn'gear! (Check 24 dispels) He immediately identifies the cause of the failed spell (Spellcraft:21) and informs the others of the counterspelling wizard.
Orc#13 also weaves a spell at Trace, and Peerimus casts his countering spell. Knowledge and anger spread across the orc's face (Spellcraft:21) as the two forces vie for superiority and then three fiery rays reach out to strike Trace down! (Counterspell DC 11 + caster level; 19 fails) The first ray misses, but the other two leave whips of scarred skin across the ranger. (AC 18miss, 30, 29 Damage: 13 and 12) (Trace Ac22, hp24)
Orc#18 hefts a rock at Yorrick in one hand and holds onto his greataxe with the other. Looks like he should concentrate harder to hit anything.(AC 13miss)
The four 'orcs' have 20% concealment.
Emailing map.
Trace ac 22 hp49(fly,haste,cats grace,barkskin,message) d20+16=23 d20+24=33 d20+24=32 d20+19=24 d20+16=20 d8+7=12 d8+7=14 d8+7=12 d8+7=13 2d6(2+1)=3 2d6(4+2)=6 2d6(3+1)=4 2d6(1+2)=3 Tuesday March 4th, 2008 1:33:07 PM
Trace moves out of the way with incoming spell and then returns fire on the orc.
ac 33 12hps 3 holy 15hps ac 32 14hps 6 holy 20hps ac 24 12hps 4 holy 16hps ac 20 13hps 3 holy 16hps
Trace ac22cats grace, barkskin hp94 Shadow ac20 hp 27
Trace Tuesday March 4th, 2008 1:36:14 PM
(ooc:hey, can you put traces action in first, I did my post last night but didnt hit submit, just saw this, that and you posted early)
Trace ac 22 hp3(fly,haste,cats grace,barkskin,message) Tuesday March 4th, 2008 1:40:39 PM
If this is not possible and Trace is still hit, he will about face and fly fast as he can back away from the fight. still has 3 hps.
SteveK: oh, I'm such a nice guy... Trace whacks orc, orcs whack Trace, Trace flies/flees quickly as possible to the south.
Jurgen - AC 27; HP 96/105 [Polymorph, Mage Armor, Haste, Overland Flight, Message] d20+9=27 Tuesday March 4th, 2008 1:52:17 PM
(OOC: Man, Peerimus is gunna hate Jurgen for this...)
"Let be clear: you are not prisoners. You are welcome to do whatever you wish. I'm just suggesting that you stay here while we finish off the orcs. A lot of powerful magic is going to be flying and we don't want you caught in the crossfire." Jurgen tries to calm the worried family [Diplomacy Check - 7 Cha + 2 Bluff Synergy = 27]. He places the dagger in the freed man's hand. "Just as my friends need my strength right now, your family needs yours."
With a glance outside of the cabin towards Trace, he sees the ranger take a heavy spell hit. Hoping that the family puts their trust in him, the sorcerer flies outside of the house. "Thanks for distracting those spellcasters, Firn'gaer. I am fairly certain that I'm about to draw everyone's attention away from Trace. You all may want to take advantage of that fact. I don't think I'll be able to pass messages to the group anymore, but you will still be able to talk to me." As he flies by Kazak and Durgan, he shouts over his shoulder. "If you two think they're cowards now just wait..."
Stopping at AX/6, Jurgen casts a spell [Polymorph - Duration - 13 minutes. Type - Magical Beast. Form - Twelve-Headed Cryohydra. 13 HP healed.]. His body begins to reshape itself and get significantly larger. The average sized sorcerer's skin turns to a dark brown and begins to scale over. From his neck sprouts another eleven heads, each baring dozens of sharp yellow teeth. In the few seconds it took to cast the spell, Jurgen felt the sheer power difference between his human form and his new one. Turning all his heads towards the tree-line, Jurgen let out a booming twelve-mouthed roar.
He imagines how it must look, a 4,000 pound creature floating a few feet above the ground next to an elf with a bow. It's almost enough to make him grin... twelve times.
(OOC: Hey Steve, sending you an updated character sheet.)
TraceTrace ac 22 hp3(fly,haste,cats grace,barkskin,message) Tuesday March 4th, 2008 3:46:15 PM
(ooc:yeah!!!!! way to go Jurgen! thats cool)
Durgan AC32/36 vs giants(37 dodge) Hp 111/169 Tuesday March 4th, 2008 4:16:52 PM
"Concentrate yer fire! Take em down one at a time!" Durgan takes one look at the polymorphed Jurgen and shakes his head. "Hey Kazak, I ain't too fond of magicky types, but I'm glad he's on our side. Come on, let's go help him."
Actions: reload repeating crossbow, move 30 feet towards giants
Active Effects: Haste, message Defensive Stance (over) -2 STR, remainder of encounter
Kazak Ac 32 (36 vs Giants)Hp30/158 Haste , Bull str , message d20+13=28 d6+6=8 Tuesday March 4th, 2008 5:25:32 PM
" Yeah he's starting to grow on me too " growls Kazak
Quickly throwing another javelin at the orc spellcaster (#13) " duck this one if ya can " as the lone javelin flies towards its target
"Right with ya bro " as the younger brother moves alongside his brother (30'ft move)(move action)(AV-6)
"Come on Yorrick lets get a bit close while dey all gawk at the pretty bird over head "
"Jurgan we're gonna charge dem in a few more seconds ... blast em with something and we'll hack em down afterwards messages Kkazak to the flying Jurgan
Reaching Durgans side Kazak whispers " enough of dis dart throwing stuff lets close in after this and let dem taste some dwarven steel .. eh brother "
Active Magic Haste 4/13 Bull str 21/30 (3 mins) Message
Firn'gaer - AC 20; HP 91; Haste, Mage Armor, See Invisibility, Tongues; Rufus - Overland Flight Tuesday March 4th, 2008 7:10:31 PM
Firn'gaer moves to AR12, 50-ft thanks to haste, and targets the four with a heightened slow.
Heightened Slow (heightened to 7th): Will save DC25.
Kat'Miara Tuesday March 4th, 2008 8:06:46 PM
Kat continues running at full tilt trying to get into the fight she will turn a bit to the north as asked
Peerimus AC 28 HP 73 and Yorrick AC 29 HP 85/139 Tuesday March 4th, 2008 8:10:19 PM
Yorrick roars in complaint as the rock strikes his rear flank. he may be extraordinarily protected for a bear, but against giants, it simply is not enough. The bear moves up with Kazak
The three Huge elementals shoot across the battlefield to arrive easily above the rock throwing orcs. [400' run to arrive 40' above the orc/giants]
Jurgen is about to attract a great deal of attention and Peerimus wonders if the sorceror has though of that. More interesting is that the orcs did not move further back. Perhaps they have no intention of leaving? Perhaps they have no where to go or perhaps more are coming. Peerimus hopes the one of the first two possibilities.
Peerimus dips down and quickly lands at AJ/100. Then looking back to his freind, he casts Animal Growth on Yorrick. the once large bear becomes Huge, rivaling a giant himself at 24' and over 16,000 pounds.
Spells: Level 0: Create Water x2, Mending, (2) Read Magic, Detect Magic Level 1: *Endure Elements, (2) Faerie Fire, Long strider, (2) Charm Animal, Pass Without a Trace Level 2: (2) Animal Messenger, **(2) Barkskin, *Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration, Gust of Wind Level 3: (2) CMW, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants, (2) Snare Level 4: (2)Air Walk, (2) CSW, Freedom of Movement Level 5: *Animal Growth, CCW, Commune with Nature Level 6: Heighten Poison, Greater Dispel Magic, *Transport via Plants, Stone Tell Level 7: (2) Heal, *Sunbeam, *Animate Plants *Cast Spell Staff with CCW
Barkskin, Resist Energy on Yorrick, DR 10/magic and a +4 resistance bonus on saving throws, +8 size bonus to Strength and a +4 size bonus to Constitution Barkskin on self
Air elementals Duration 11 rounds A1 HP 136/136 A2 HP 136/136 A3 HP 136/136 AC 21 HP 136 Speed 100 Att+19x2 2d8+4each Reach 15' DR 5- Spring Attack
Savin ac 31 hps 64/137 Tuesday March 4th, 2008 10:07:57 PM
Savin darts up to AE1 and gives himself cover behind the tree thinking he needs to get a more effective way to attack foes from a distance....especially illusioned frost giants with such a long reach.
"Jurgan, tell the others I will be charging the orc/giant on the left next round!"
Orcs and Giants rd11 [DM SteveK] d20+6=8 d20+9=25 d20+13=33 d20+13=16 d20+24=40 d20+24=37 3d6(4+5+1)+19=29 3d6(1+3+2)+19=25 d20+25=42 d20+25=44 4d6(4+2+2+1)+13=22 4d6(3+3+5+6)+13=30 d20+18=35 d20+18=35 3d6(4+4+4)+13=25 3d6(3+1+6)+13=23 Wednesday March 5th, 2008 2:33:36 PM
Ooc: Haste spell was cast a round before combat began (to include Kit and Kat) This is the 12th round of haste. The spell expires next round. ............
Trace lines Orc#13 with three arrows (the final one lodging in the tough skin without harm. The return scorching rays flay the ranger to an inch of his life. Limping in the air, Trace falls back, momentarily out of action. With the haste spell still active, (AX/59)
Jurgen's honeyed words seem to get through with the three adults in the corner. The man smiles and takes the dagger, sawing at the bonds on his family. "No, we ain't be movin' unless the roof be comin' down", he agrees fervently. Then Jurgen moves outside and flying to the field in front of the orcs, he transforms into a 12-headed cryohydra! (AX/6) Durgan reloads his repeating crossbow and move towards the giants masquerading as orcs (AW/9)
Kazak throws another javelin at Orc#13 and sticks it in the figure. He then moves up closer to the enemy. (AV/6)
Firn'gaer moves closer and seeks to slow down the enemy response! Orc#18 and #13 are effected, but the other two shrug off the transmutation. (AR/12)
Kat and Kit continue running at full tilt trying to get into the fight. Turning a bit north and with the help of the Haste spell, they sprint close to the forest. (Kit: AB/6 and Kat: Z/8)
Yorrick roars in complaint and continues flanking Kazak. (AT/9)
The three Huge elementals shoot across the battlefield to arrive easily above the rock throwing orcs. [400' run to arrive 40' above the orc/giants] (AR/102, AU/103, AX/102)
Jurgen is about to attract a great deal of attention and Peerimus wonders if the sorceror has though of that. More interesting is that the orcs did not move further back. Perhaps they have no intention of leaving? Perhaps they have no where to go or perhaps more are coming. Peerimus hopes the one of the first two possibilities.
Peerimus dips down and quickly lands. He bespells Yorrick to enlarge the bruin to Huge proportions! (AJ/-). (ooc: DM moved Peerimus to AJ-neutral to keep him on the edge of the woods. At '100' he would have difficulty seeing and targeting Yorrick...)
Savin darts up and takes cover behind a tree. He tells Jurgen through the Message spell that he is ready to charge next round. (AE/1)
..................... Trees: trunks (brown squares) block line of sight and provide total cover. Leaves provide total concealment from above within 10 feet of trunk.
Dense Undergrowth: 1/2 movement: provides 20% concealment for 5 feet and total concealment for more than 5 feet.
Field: 1/2 movement
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The face on Orc #11 becomes resigned and he shouts an order. All can hear, Speak Frost Giant Highlight to display spoiler: { They have murdered my family, but I shall bring them with me to Celciun. CHARGE!! It is a good day to die! }
The others delay a moment while Orc#13 casts a spell. Spellcraft: DC 18 Highlight to display spoiler: { Haste} and the giants charge! They aren't able to bring enough speed through the fields to bowl into the Children, but with Orc#13s spell, they easily make it into combat, and swing twice!
Orc#11 brandishes a greataxe and sweeps into Yorrick. The orcs eyes are glazed and a mad foam comes from his mouth. The huge bear is able to get a paw to swipe at the orc before the ax decends once, twice! (AC 40, 37 Dam: 29 and 25)
Orc#12 brings out a pickax with a spade on one end, and slides to meet Yorrick and Kazak. (Yorrick and Jurgen get an AOO if they have Combat Reflexes) With two swipes with the pickaxe, one flashes red against Yorrick and the other buries deep in Kazak. (Yorrick AC 42, Dam 22) (Kazak AC 44, Dam 30)
Orc#18 also holds a greataxe as he strikes at Jurgen once. He looks like he is going faster than Firn'gear's spell should let him, but certainly slower than the other two 'orcs'. The cryohydra gets a bite (AOO) before the axe bites deep. (AC 35 Dam: 23)
Orc#11 AC 25 Orc#12 AC 30 Orc#13 AC 21 Orc#18 AC 21
Emailing map.
Kazak Ac 32 (36 vs Giants)Hp100/158 Haste , Bull str , message d20+25=30 d20+20=36 d20+15=23 d20+25=33 d10+13=17 d10+13=22 d10+13=20 Wednesday March 5th, 2008 3:22:58 PM
Grinning ear to ear as the orcs (giants)charge across the field towards them " eh Durgan they wanna play " laughs Kazak " lets have some fun "
"I got dis one head on you take his flank ok brother "growls the dwarven warrior
Quickly drawing his steel blade Kazak returns the orcs(#12 strike)
"For da clan Stonewall's honor " growls Kazak as his blade slashes at the orc(#12) in lethal arcs
"hows dat dwarven steel taste like ?" taunts the dwarf
Active Magic Haste 1/13 Bull str 20/30 (3 mins) Message
OOC: i did not add +1 dwarven attack bonus vs orcs because i'm sure that he is a giant ;-)just a sneaky suspicion
SteveK: Just checking... last round Kazak had 30 hit points left and with the giant damageing Kazak for 30, the hero now has 100 hit points left... I'm confused!
Jurgen - AC 27; HP 73/105 [Polymorph, Mage Armor, Haste, Overland Flight, Message] d20+16=28 d4=1 d20+17=32 2d8(4+1)+6=11 d20+17=29 2d8(6+3)+6=15 d20+17=35 d20+17=33 d20+17=26 d20+17=23 d20+17=34 d20+17=34 d20+17=30 d20+17=34 d20+17=18 d20+17=30 d20+17=29 d20+17=19 2d8(3+2)+6=11 2d8(3+4)+6=13 2d8(1+2)+6=9 2d8(8+2)+6=16 2d8(6+5)+6=17 2d8(5+6)+6=17 2d8(6+5)+6=17 Wednesday March 5th, 2008 3:56:31 PM
(OOC: I take back my comment about Peerimus' rolling. This is complicated...)
Jurgen ignores the commander's words, not understanding Frost Giant speak. And he is too busy adapting to the impressive new vision he has acquired to care anyway. Seeing Orc #13 casting a spell out of the corner of one of his eyes, his first instinct is to turn all his heads to watch. Realizing he doesn't need to, the sorcerer chuckles when he easily determines the orc's spell [Spellcraft Check - Success with 28] although having no way to pass on such knowledge to the group does bring some frustration
As Orc #12 gets close to Jurgen, one the sorcerer's many heads snaps at him. And hits! [Hit AC 30 - d20+17=32 - 11 damage] Unable to avoid Orc #18's greataxe, Jurgen uses it as an opportunity to figure out his bite attack and pulls off another hit [Hit AC 21 - d20+17=29 - 15 damage].
When the sorcerer-turned-hydra sees Yorrick and Kazak take the attacks that he had intended on facing, he lets out another toothy roar. He makes a 5-foot step to the west, putting himself between Orc #18 and the dwarves. And then turns all of his bite attacks on Orc #12 [7 Hits versus AC 30 - d20+17=35, d20+17=33, d20+17=34, d20+17=34, d20+17=30, d20+17=34, d20+17=30. Damage - 100 hp damage total - 2d8(3+2)+6=11, 2d8(3+4)+6=13, 2d8(1+2)+6=9, 2d8(8+2)+6=16, 2d8(6+5)+6=17, 2d8(5+6)+6=17, 2d8(6+5)+6=17. Steve, there's a critical failure in there. Thought I should let you know. Twelve rolls and I get a 1 instead of a 20. Sigh. If Orc #12 dies before all his attacks get off, Jurgen will make his remaining attacks on Orc #18.] His necks weave back and forth, but the sorcerer finds himself not even remotely dizzy. With each successful attack, Jurgen gets a better feel for his form. The taste of orc-giant doesn't exactly enthrall him, but he certainly enjoys the sheer force.
He also feels a tickle growing in the back of his throats. Although Jurgen knows what's coming, it still feels weird to have the taste of cold on his tongue. [OOC: In one round (1d4=1), Jurgen gets to use his frost breath]
Yorrick AC 29 9/139 DR 10/Magic Barkskin Resist Fire Animal Growth d20+21=27 3d6(1+6+1)+15=23 d6=6 d20+31=48 d20+17=23 d20+17=31 d20+12=23 3d6(4+5+1)+15=25 d6=1 3d6(6+2+6)+15=29 d6=4 3d6(3+4+2)+8=17 Wednesday March 5th, 2008 4:55:11 PM
Yorrick strikes at orc 11 as he closes. The claw of the bear bursting into flames as he attacks thanks to an Eberyon tear buried in the fur. The great paw strikes hard and tears deep. [Hit AC 27 Dmg 23+6 fire, Grapple Check 48] Yorrick carries the attack all the way through and pulls his opponent into a grapple.
Woldian defenders take 10 I am assuming the giant does not have a +37 Grapple, but a lot depends on if he does so Steve I got to hold on Yorrick. Also are the weapons magical that they are using? 76 Damage or 46 Damage
SteveK: Yes, both the orc#11 greataxe and orc#12 pick are magical. The bear's damage resistance doesn't compensate.
...If Yorrick is grappling he continues to maul the giant. [Hit AC 23/31/23 Dmg 25+ 1 Fire] Though only a single claw draws blood.
...using same rolls If Yorrick did not grapple the giant. [Hit AC 27/35/27 Dmg 25+1 Fire/29+4 Fire/17 Total 71+5 Fire] he tears into the creature drawing deep rivlets of blood across his body.
Looks Like I have to RP Peerimus teaching Yorrick to NOT Grapple
Durgan AC32/36 vs giants(37 dodge) Hp 111/169 Wednesday March 5th, 2008 5:00:08 PM
Durgan circles around Yorrick to engage the leader. "Indeed Kazak, for honor. The foul creature will terrorize farmers and townsfolk no more."
Durgan looks at the Jurgen/hydra and shakes his head. "Showoff. Check and see if Trace is ok." (OOC-I am referring to the message spell)
Actions: move to #11, putting away crossbow, and preparing axe and shield as he moves. dodge on #11
Active Effects: Haste, message Defensive Stance (over) -2 STR, remainder of encounter
Air Elementals AC 22 HP 136/136 [Dan k] d20+19=26 2d8(4+3)+3=10 d20+19=39 d20+19=22 2d8(4+5)+4=13 2d8(5+4)+4=13 d20+19=32 2d8(4+3)+4=11 Wednesday March 5th, 2008 5:00:43 PM
The three Air elementals attacks. A1 quickly closes over O18, staying 15' above the orc, and slams him with a powerful crack of wind. [Hit AC 26 Dmg 10]
A2 and 3 descend to 20' above the ground and slam O13. Hit AC 39 crit 22 Dmg 13+13 and Hit AC 32 Dmg 11
Air elementals Duration 10 rounds A1 HP 136/136 A2 HP 136/136 A3 HP 136/136 AC 21 HP 136 Speed 100 Att+19x2 2d8+4each Reach 15' DR 5- Spring Attack
Jeff C [OOC] Wednesday March 5th, 2008 5:33:53 PM
(OOC: I wanna be clear, everyone. Jurgen may have 12 mouths, but as far as I understand the Hydra, they can't speak. Thus I can't use the Message spell to communicate back with anyone)
Savin ac 32 Haste hps67/137 Wednesday March 5th, 2008 9:01:07 PM
Savin is getting a little frustrated. The giants keep just moving out of his attack range. Savin will move to AR1 and activate his blink ring.
haste blinking message
Kat'miria Wednesday March 5th, 2008 9:23:38 PM
Kat turns east toward the fighting and tryis to make bow range she will stop when in bow range on creature 11
Trace ac 22 hp27(fly,haste,cats grace,barkskin,message) 3d8(6+7+6)+5=24 Thursday March 6th, 2008 11:30:35 AM
Trace works the csw wand onhimself. (24hps)
Peerimus AC 28 HP 73 Thursday March 6th, 2008 11:34:29 AM
Peerimus takes wing again and skims the ground on his way to Yorrick, being sure to give his would be opponents a wide berth. As he comes to Yorrick, he casts Heal and touches his friend. The ursine is instantly brought back to full health.
[Move to AR/10 by going straight to AJ/9 diagonal to AK/10 and then straight to AR/10. Heal for 140HP]
Spells: Level 0: Create Water x2, Mending, (2) Read Magic, Detect Magic Level 1: *Endure Elements, (2) Faerie Fire, Long strider, (2) Charm Animal, Pass Without a Trace Level 2: (2) Animal Messenger, **(2) Barkskin, *Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration, Gust of Wind Level 3: (2) CMW, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants, (2) Snare Level 4: (2)Air Walk, (2) CSW, Freedom of Movement Level 5: *Animal Growth, CCW, Commune with Nature Level 6: Heighten Poison, Greater Dispel Magic, *Transport via Plants, Stone Tell Level 7: *(2) Heal, *Sunbeam, *Animate Plants *Cast Spell Staff with CCW
Barkskin on self
Kit'Miara/Kristel Thursday March 6th, 2008 12:15:27 PM
Wondering if someone can sub for Kit for the next couple of days I am really sick
Orcs and Giants rd12 [DM SteveK] d20+25=36 4d6(1+3+5+3)+13=25 d20+24=34 d20+19=27 d20+14=21 d20+24=36 3d6(5+2+1)+15=23 3d6(1+4+4)+15=24 d20+25=36 d20+21=24 d20+16=17 d20+25=32 4d6(6+2+6+2)+13=29 4d6(3+1+4+6)+13=27 d20+18=33 d20+13=28 3d6(6+6+3)+13=28 3d6(5+2+3)+13=23 d20+13=26 Thursday March 6th, 2008 1:02:00 PM "For da clan Stonewall's honor " growls Kazak as his blade slashes at Orc#12 in lethal arcs. [AV/9]
Jurgen the cryohydra slashes with teeth and tears large holes in the furs, armor, and bodies of Orc#12 and Orc#18. [AX/6]
Yorrick strikes Orc #11 as the enemy charges. The bear's fury ignores the greataxe. Yet in attempting to pull the giant into a furry embrace, the giant seems to easily slip away. Spellcraft DC 19 Highlight to display spoiler: {Freedom of Movement} [AS/8]
Durgan circles around Yorrick to engage the leader, carefully stowing his crossbow and getting his shield and axe ready. Yet in moving, Orc#12 has an opportunity, and the pickax opens up the dwarf's shoulder (AC 36, Dam 25). Blessing the haste spell of Jurgen, Durgan barely makes it around the huge bulk of Yorrick before the spell expires. [AR/8]
The three Air elementals attack the closest enemy, and all three go after Orc#13, buffeting him with powerful winds. (47 damage). [A1: AV/0, A2: AW/102, A3: AZ/102]
Savin gets a little frustrated, moves up and activates his ring of blinking. [AR/1]
Kat turns east toward the fighting and gets into bow range, bringing out her trusty shortbow and aiming at Orc#11 [AH/1]
Trace works the csw wand on himself. He stays in the woods crouching right next to the black cat, Shadow. [AX/59]
Peerimus takes wing again and skims the ground on his way to Yorrick, being sure to give his would be opponents a wide berth. As he comes to Yorrick, he casts Heal and touches his friend. The ursine is instantly brought back to full health. [AR/10]
Kit [DM Move] follows her sister. [AH/2]
Firn'gear also assesses the battle, checking if anything else is popping out of the woodwork.
..................... Trees: trunks (brown squares) block line of sight and provide total cover. Leaves provide total concealment from above within 10 feet of trunk.
Dense Undergrowth: 1/2 movement: provides 20% concealment for 5 feet and total concealment for more than 5 feet.
Field: 1/2 movement
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Orc#11 sees his opponent magically recovered, but makes no attempt to change targets. The greataxe screams through the air, striking the bear twice (AC 34, 27miss, 21miss, 36 Dam: 21, 22)
Orc#12 looks badly beaten, but convinced the most deadly threat is the hydra right next to him. Turning his spade against the beast, striking twice. (AC 36, 24, 17, 32 Dam: 29, 25)
Orc#18 also continues attacking the hydra, his greataxe striking. (AC 33, 23miss Dam: 28) Blessedly, the second strike misses, but it is too late for Jurgen, who transforms back to an unconcious human with many hurts. (at -9 hit points!).
Orc #13 casts a spell on the defensive (Concentration: 26) and is enclosed in a impenetrable bubble of energy! Spellcraft Dc 19 Highlight to display spoiler: {Resilient Sphere}
Orc#11 AC 25 Orc#12 AC 30 Orc#13 AC 21 Orc#18 AC 21
Emailing map.
Firn'gaer - AC 20; HP 91; Haste, Mage Armor, See Invisibility, Tongues; Rufus - Overland Flight d20+11=21 d20+11=30 d20+11=29 d20+24=30 4d6(6+4+3+3)=16 4d6(6+5+6+1)=18 4d6(5+6+2+1)=14 Thursday March 6th, 2008 1:41:58 PM
Firn'gaer targets Orc 11 with a scorching ray. Casting Defensively, just in case, the 3 rays strike out at the orc.
Scorching Ray: Touch Attack DC21, DC 30, DC29; damage 16 (24 if fire vulnerable), 18 (27 if fire vulnerable), 14 (21 if fire vulnerable)
Trace ac 22 hp49(fly,haste,cats grace,barkskin,message) 3d8(8+8+1)+5=22 Thursday March 6th, 2008 3:03:13 PM
Trace uses the csw wand again and then flys forward back to the fight with wand in hand.
Yorrick AC 29 94/139 DR 10/Magic Barkskin Resist Fire Animal Growth d20+21=33 d20+21=22 d20+16=22 3d6(3+5+3)+15=26 d6=6 Thursday March 6th, 2008 5:06:12 PM
Yorrick roars as the giants axe strikes and tears back into him with animal furosity to rival that of the frothing giant. A single claw penetrates the giants tough hide. [Hit AC 33/22/22 Dmg 26 + 6 Fire]
Savin ac 32 haste hps 67/137 d20+18=27 d20+13=30 d100=75 2d6(5+5)+13=23 2d6(4+5)=9 Thursday March 6th, 2008 7:43:53 PM
Savin will move across the field to AV13 (Savin can see through the illusion so he will stop sooner if the giant is occuping the spot). He tumbles the last 5' to avoid the AOO and punches O18 as hard as he can. (uses a +5 power attack, hit ac 30, made blink 20% miss chance 76%)
Savin punches the O18 very hard in the leg and does 31 points of damage to him.
Seeing Jurgen fall, he yells, "This thing is mine! Someone help Jurgan....again!"
Durgan AC32/36 vs giants(37 dodge) Hp 111/169 Thursday March 6th, 2008 9:06:36 PM
Durgan barely dodges a vicious swipe. All that training against giant battle techniques paid off. Hearing Savin yell, Durgan spares a glance to see the fallen Jurgen. He sighs. The giant would have to wait. Durgan moves over to Jurgen, getting out a cure potion as he goes and trying to avoid any giant attacks.
"Hold em off brother! I'll be right back!"
Actions: Move to Jurgen- provoking AoO as he goes AC 37 vs #11, 36 vs any other giant.
Active Effects: Haste-expired, message Defensive Stance (over) -2 STR, remainder of encounter
Peerimus AC 27 HP 101 Thursday March 6th, 2008 9:58:56 PM
Peerimus sees Jurgen go down and cringes. the blows were mighty and it would be a near miracle if the man survived them. Durgan is heading to him and so Peerimus takes the opportunity to shift back to human form. Taking a 5' step to come behind Yorrick he produces a CCW scroll from his Haversack.
Spells: Level 0: Create Water x2, Mending, (2) Read Magic, Detect Magic Level 1: *Endure Elements, (2) Faerie Fire, Long strider, (2) Charm Animal, Pass Without a Trace Level 2: (2) Animal Messenger, **(2) Barkskin, *Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration, Gust of Wind Level 3: (2) CMW, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants, (2) Snare Level 4: (2)Air Walk, (2) CSW, Freedom of Movement Level 5: *Animal Growth, CCW, Commune with Nature Level 6: Heighten Poison, *Greater Dispel Magic, *Transport via Plants, Stone Tell Level 7: *(2) Heal, *Sunbeam, *Animate Plants *Cast Spell Staff with CCW
Barkskin on self
Air Elementals AC 22 HP 136/136 [Dan k] Thursday March 6th, 2008 10:04:08 PM
The shimmering ball does not stop the elementals from continuing thier assault upon the orc. Blows rain down from two of the huge air creatures to no affect. The last takes to the form of a great 50' high Whirlwind and attempts to suck the small orc into itself. Striking the ground sends a billowing cloud of debis in all directions to 25'. If the whirlwind's base touches the ground, it creates a swirling cloud of debris. This cloud is centered on the elemental and has a diameter equal to half the whirlwind's height. The cloud obscures all vision, including darkvision, beyond 5 feet. Creatures 5 feet away have concealment, while those farther away have total concealment. Reflex DC 22
Air elementals Duration 9 rounds A1 HP 136/136 A2 HP 136/136 A3 HP 136/136 AC 21 HP 136 Speed 100 Att+19x2 2d8+4each Reach 15' DR 5- Spring Attack
Kazak Ac 32 (36 vs Giants)Hp100/158 , Bull str , message d20+24=31 d20+19=34 d20+14=18 d10+13=15 d10+13=18 Thursday March 6th, 2008 10:59:16 PM
Catching Jurgan fall out of the corner of his eye the dwarf grips his steel blade a little tighter .
Torn between slashing the orc(#12) to shreds and going to the sorcerers aid .... but Durgan makes that decision easy " aye brother ain't nothin getting bye me " growls Kazak thru gritted teeth
"Ya little beastie ... you've taken ya last step in dis wold "
The dwarfs blade slices and slashes at its target finding its mark twice before his his final back swing misses
" tough little beastie " as the dwarven warrior wonders how an orc can take the devastating damage he has given (must be Evil Dm plot :-)
Jurgen - AC 27; HP -9/53 [Mage Armor, Overland Flight, Message] d100=23 Friday March 7th, 2008 3:51:54 AM
Jurgen watches as Kazak, who the sorcerer was positive was about to fall, shrugs off the orc's axe. Oh. Well now you tell me. He thinks to himself. That made his act of bravery a bit more ridiculous. At least it didn't get me in too much tro-.
Too late he notice's the blade descend into his flesh. With a grunt, he tries to move aside to avoid the second and only succeeds in better opening himself up to orc #18's axe. Somewhere, in the back of his mind, Jurgen wonders if Domi would ever help him learn the distinction between courage and idiocy... As the world faded to black, he doubted it.
[Stabilization Roll - Burning a hero point to give a 10% bonus. 20 or less, baby! - Ouch. Failure. By 3. Here's to regretting wasting hero points! Okay, so I admit that I'm a hassle. But I think everyone has to admit that the 100 damage done last round was pretty cool. :P]
Orcs and Giants rd13 [DM SteveK] d20+33=53 d20+25=30 d20+18=27 d20+33=36 3d6(1+1+2)+17=21 d20+25=38 d20+20=35 d20+15=35 4d6(6+4+5+3)+13=31 4d6(1+1+6+3)+13=24 4d6(3+6+1+2)+13=25 d20+15=34 4d6(5+4+3+2)=14 4d6(2+1+1+1)=5 d20+18=32 d20+13=33 3d6(2+6+1)+13=22 3d6(3+2+5)+13=23 d100=27 d100=48 Friday March 7th, 2008 2:40:03 PM
Ooc: Durgan got hit by Orc#12, not Orc#11, and so the strike hit an AC 36 and penetrated for 25 hit points.
Haste is ended.
Firn'gear, Yorrick, Kazak, and Durgan can all make Spot checks DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { All three attacking 'orcs' are really frost giants! }
Firn'gaer moves a step to uncover Orc#11 from the huge Yorrick and targets the orc with a scorching ray. Casting Defensively, just in case, the 3 rays strike the orc. Staggered, he still stands and fights! [AQ/11]
Trace uses the csw wand again and then flys forward back to the fight with wand in hand. [AX/49]
Yorrick roars as the giants axe strikes and tears back into him with animal furosity to rival that of the frothing giant. A single claw penetrates the giants tough hide. The orc is bleeding from several mortal wounds, but the frothing face just doesn't believe it is dead yet, and STILL fights! [AS/8]
Savin will move across the field , jinking to make it impossible for anyone to get an open shot and slams a fist into Orc#18. Exclaiming in surprise and pain, it looks like Savin has got the giant's attention! [AV/13]
Durgan sees Jurgen fall and runs to the sorcerer pulling a potion to help. Orc #11, #12, and #18 all get a swipe, with only the leader connecting (AC 53crit36no, 30, 27, Dam: 21) The dwarf squeezes through Yorrick's space (double move) and running on the muddy field (double move) doesn't allow the dwarf to quite get there, although he'll reach Jurgen and be able to shove the potion down his throat in the next few seconds. [AW/8]
Peerimus shifts to human and pulls a scroll from his pack. [AR/10]
Two elementals pound ineffectually on the sphere of force. Understanding it can not get through, the third attempts to pick up the ball in a whirlwind, incidentally creating a muddy cloud of swirling debris 25 ' across. This cloud conceals Savin and Orc#18 and covers them both in mud. (Ooc: Creatures 5 feet away have concealment, while those farther away have total concealment. )
Kazak concentrates on killing Orc#12, but only strikes twice. The orc still looks full of fight.
Jurgen falls and continues bleeding from his wounds. (Woldian heroes can go to -9 + the number of Hero points currently owned. Jurgen now has one Hero Point and so will die at -11 hit points. Will still be alive [barely] at -10)
Kat fires her bow off as quick as she can at Orc#11. Yorrick is so huge that the little Halfling is effectively flanking and strikes with all three arrows. As the last arrow strikes, a great torrent of blood pours from the orc's mouth and he falls, dead.
..................... Trees: trunks (brown squares) block line of sight and provide total cover. Leaves provide total concealment from above within 10 feet of trunk.
Dense Undergrowth: 1/2 movement: provides 20% concealment for 5 feet and total concealment for more than 5 feet.
Field: 1/2 movement
.................
Orc#12 turns his attention on the next-most-largest thing, and Yorrick becomes his target. Three strikes with the pickax all punch deeply into the fur and muscle (AC 38, 35, 35crit34crit Dam: 31, 24, 25crit19) The massive amount of damage (99 hit points) drops Yorrick to the wet ground! (ooc: did not take extra swing even though hasted because accidentally took one on the advance. Luckily for Yorrick.)
Orc#18 turns and concentrates on his immediate attacker. The two swings of the battleaxe look like they are going to take Savin's head off, but the axe passes through the monk each time without harm! ( AC 32, 33 Dam 22, 23 Blinking 27miss, 48miss) (Darn!)
It is unknown what is happening in the sphere containing Orc#13. Not only is the sphere opaque, but the mud being thrown up by the elemental is obscuring all visibility.
Orc#12 AC 30 Orc#13 AC 21 Orc#18 AC 21
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Durgan AC32/36 vs giants(37 dodge) Hp 65/169 2d8(4+4)+3=11 Friday March 7th, 2008 3:46:19 PM
Durgan grunts as he is hit again. "Gonna have to do some more trainin I guess..."
Durgan finishes moving to the unconscious Jurgen and pours a potion down his throat. "Ye durned fool! What were ye thinking? Now back out of the way and give us some fire support."
Actions: Move to Jurgen- , use potion cmw on him. Jurgen heal 11 hp.
Active Effects: Haste-expired, message? Defensive Stance (over) -2 STR, remainder of encounter
Kit'Miara HP 69 AC 19 d20+12=31 d6=2 d6=4 d20+7=21 d6=4 d6=3 d20+12=26 d6=5 d6=2 Friday March 7th, 2008 5:24:28 PM
Kit'Miara excited to finally be in range of shooting some of these enemies lets loose her flurry of arrows "Take that you stinking pigs" she yells at the orcs as she fires at orc 18
Shot1 ac 31 dmg 6 (incl +4 fire)
Shot2 ac 21 dmg 7 (incl +3 fire)
Shot3 ac 26 dmg 7 (incl +2 fire)
She laughs as her shots fly true
Savin ac 31 hps 67/137 d20+18=28 d20+18=32 d20+18=31 d20+10=19 4d6(1+1+6+6)+8=22 4d6(5+1+3+1)+8=18 4d6(6+2+4+2)+8=22 d20+18=25 d100=55 d100=45 d100=35 Friday March 7th, 2008 5:29:06 PM
Savin pounds into O18 smiling at the giant's misses.
Flurry of blows: base attack Hit ac 28 22 points of damage 55% blink check Hit ac 32 18 points of damage 45% blink check Hit ac 31 22 points of damage 35% blink check Miss ac 19
Savin will pause after the first attack and if his giant falls, will move forward to help Yorrick tumbling to close the distance. (tumble check 25) Otherwise all of his attacks go to O18
Kat'miria AC 23 HP 93 d20+17=31 d20+17=19 d20+12=26 d4+1=3 d6=2 7d6(3+1+1+5+1+6+3)=20 Friday March 7th, 2008 6:56:20 PM
Kat continues to fire at the Orcs targeting 12 3 times but only connection the once Hp 3 fire 2 SA 20
Jurgen - AC 20; HP 1/53 [Mage Armor, Overland Flight, Message] Friday March 7th, 2008 7:29:44 PM
(OOC: Have I ever mentioned how much I appreciate you guys? :D)
When Jurgen comes to, he grunts and nods at Durgan's comment. He didn't have the energy left to respond with any gusto. Instead of immediately standing up, the sorcerer used his lower position to help him escape the range of the two orcs that were almost directly on top of him [Withdraw - No attack of opportunity from either orc].
Once he has successfully flown out of swiping range, he turns around and surveys the battlefield [At AZ/9]. Yorrick was down and, from the looks of it, it was a sheer luck that the bear was still breathing. And while that the orc-giants weren't dead yet, the battle looked to be in the Children's favor. If Jurgen could get a glimpse at what was going on in the mud cloud... "Peerimus, if you could get your elementals to lay off, Firn'gaer or I could trap that spellcaster in our own resilient sphere, so that we could get some answers from him and not worry while we deal with the retreating groups..."
While pulling out the potion he had earlier stuffed into his pocket, the sorcerer looks towards Orc #27 to make sure he was still unconscious. Then he reaches out to Shay via the empathic link, trying to assess the hawk's state... The bird would have some harsh words to say to Jurgen for his recklessness, but he would have to wait until after the battle.
Peerimus AC 27 HP 101 d20+22=36 Friday March 7th, 2008 9:11:25 PM
Peerimus drops the scroll, Yorrick required more powerful magic than that. Touching his freind, he channels another spell. Mother I call on you to heal my friend and your son Cast Heal. Peerimus calls out to the elementals in thier own tongue that he required thier help with the opponent directly upon him. He moves to AR/7 and keeps Yorrick prone when he attacks so as not to give the orc any advantage. [Free action Handle animal 36 to attack from Prone]
Spells: Level 0: Create Water x2, Mending, (2) Read Magic, Detect Magic Level 1: *Endure Elements, (2) Faerie Fire, Long strider, (2) Charm Animal, Pass Without a Trace Level 2: (2) Animal Messenger, **(2) Barkskin, *Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration, Gust of Wind Level 3: (2) CMW, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants, (2) Snare Level 4: (2)Air Walk, (2) CSW, Freedom of Movement Level 5: *Animal Growth, CCW, Commune with Nature Level 6: Heighten Poison, *Greater Dispel Magic, *Transport via Plants, Stone Tell Level 7: **(2) Heal, *Sunbeam, *Animate Plants *Cast Spell Staff with CCW
Barkskin on self
Air Elementals AC 22 HP 136/136 [Dan k] d20+21=38 d20+21=32 2d8(2+6)+4=12 2d8(3+5)+4=12 2d8(4+6)=10 Friday March 7th, 2008 9:17:15 PM
Upon the command of Peerimus, two of elementals swoop in on orc 12. Each one closes and slams him from above. The third, still in Whirlwind form lifts off from the ground and moves to suck up orc 18.
Hit Ac 38/32 Dmg 12/12 Elementals are flanking with Yorrick
If the whirlwind is successful it will then shoot straight up 100' [buffeting wind Dmg 10]
Yorrick AC 29 135/139 DR 10/Magic Barkskin Resist Fire Animal Growth d20+19=35 d20+19=29 d20+14=15 3d6(2+2+1)+15=20 d6=2 Friday March 7th, 2008 9:26:17 PM
The heal spell nearly removes every wound from the great grizzly again and at his trusted companions urging, Yorrick strikes while remaining Prone. A single Claw stikes home and again Fire dances across the bear's foe. [Hit AC 35/29/15 Dmg 20 + 2 Fire]
Kazak Ac 32 (36 vs Giants)Hp100/158 , Bull str , message d20+3=17 d20+24=44 d20+24=27 d20+19=20 d20+14=27 d10+13=15 Friday March 7th, 2008 11:30:57 PM
Eyeing the orc (#12) in front of him (d20+3=17 spot check failed) as he manuvers to try and finish this fiesty foe "toughest orc i've faced " growls Kazak to his foe
Obsering the arrows streaking overhead to find there mark in the other orcs " yeah ... a little artillary support " grins the dwarf
With that said his steel blade again arcs back and forth looking for weak pomits in the orcs defense .... seeing an opeing Kazak slashes out with lightning reflexes and the 1st strike again finds its mark
Shaking his head as he keeps manuvering to finish the toughest orc he's ever faced " what dey feed ya ?" growls the dwarf
Active Magic Bull str 19/30 (3 mins) Message
OOC: Jurgan no you haven't ;-) but you can always keep reminding us ;-)
Trace ac 21 hp66(fly,,cats grace,barkskin,message) 3d8(2+4+6)+5=17 Saturday March 8th, 2008 2:21:25 AM
Trace uses csw on himself again while flying back to the fight. He will drop the wand to Jurgen if he needs it other wise will return it to the haver sack and get ready to fire again. when flying ,fast as possible to get within range. If returning the wand delays shooting Trace will drop the wand.
Trace calls for Shadow to move up but slowly.
Firn'gaer - AC 19; HP 91; Mage Armor, See Invisibility, Tongues; Rufus - Overland Flight d20+11=30 d6+5=9 Monday March 10th, 2008 4:51:27 AM
Firn'gaer moves to AP7.
Firn'gaer points a finger at Orc12 and a black ray streaks out and strikes the orc-giant. [Touch Attack AC 26 firing into melee]
Ray of Enfeeblement: -9 penalty to Strength, Duration: 13 minutes
On a Muddy (and Bloody) Field [DM SteveK] d100=66 d100=49 d100=10 d100=29 Monday March 10th, 2008 9:58:17 AM
Durgan administers a healing potion to Jurgen One Hero Point for Durgan for running across the battlefront to heal a companion, incurring multiple AOOs in the process
Kit marks Orc#18 with two flaming arrows (one being lost in the elemental mud storm 66%, 49%, 10%miss), and the 'orc' stops and takes a staggering step.
Savin takes the opportunity to crush the giant's pelvis (29%hit), killing the enemy where he stands, and then bounding over to help with the last fighting giant. The monk is so quick that he is facing Orc#12 even before the other giant falls.
Kat lets another volley at Orc#12 and one penetrates the tough armored exterior, causing further problems for the 'orc'.
Jurgen flies back in a withdrawing pattern (no AOO for first 5 feet of movement. Luckily he is only in one threatened square so he CAN withdraw safely :-) ) and steadies himself in the air over the battlefield. (full round action)
Peerimus drops his scroll and Heals his faithful companion, instructing the bruin to overcome instincts and training to attack from the Prone.
Peerimus instructs his windy allies and two move to attack Orc#12, slamming him with hurricane-force winds. The third sees his targeted enemy is dead, so he merely moves up and waits for movement from the opaque sphere.
Yorrick grunts once for the unusual request, but his complete confidence in the small human overrides his instincts. The bear swipes a paw, striking Orc#12 yet again.
Kazak makes a tremendous overhand blow and does not have to make any followups. Orc#12, assaulted from all sides, finally collapses in a crashing heap!
Trace heals himself and comes to rest in the air next to the badly wounded sorcerer. Shadow also comes loping up towards the cabin.
Firn'gear sees the giant fall and intelligently holds his spell. ................
All the raiding party is dead or fled except for the Resiliant Sphere and the incapacitated Orc#27. Of course, with so many bodies laying around, there could be one or more who are unconcious and stabilized, but there really hasn't been time to check...
(ooc: The action is still in rounds as there is an unconquered enemy trapped in the resilient sphere of his own making, and the heroes have no knowledge of what is transpiring inside...)
(OOC: Belated Hero Point Designations -
Savin One Hero Point- for knowingly charging into a possible trap in order to spring it. (stupid, but brave :)
Jurgen One Hero Point- for becoming a target in order to support his team (echoing Savin here :)
Peerimus and Firn'gear One Hero Point each- for turning to Counterspelling instead of offensive attacks, forcing the giants to do something besides sitting back and winning the long-range battle.
.............
No map, back to role-playing :)
Trace ac 21 hp66(fly,,cats grace,barkskin,message) 3d8(8+8+1)+5=22 Monday March 10th, 2008 1:00:25 PM
Trace drops down to Jurgen with the wand and heals his savior. Heals Jurgen (22hps). Stands by for another heal when ready.
Durgan AC32/36 vs giants(37 dodge) Hp 65/169 Monday March 10th, 2008 4:13:09 PM
Durgan looks up after helping Jurgen and looks for an opponent to hit with his axe. Seeing none he grunts his disapproval. "Harumph! They don't make em like they used ta. What about that one?", he says pointing up at the sphere.
Posting Report For: Monday March 10th, 2008 7:40:45 PM
Career Game #3? Children of Chaos For the week of March 3, 2008
Savin 67/137 ac 31 blinking Monday March 10th, 2008 8:06:41 PM
Savin looks over at Peerimus and asks, "Do you want me to retrieve the orc I knocked out or prepare to battle our magic using giant friend? Can we take down the sphere? I can try to blink in their if you think that would work, but I want a cure before I try. Feeling a little abused."
Jurgen - AC 20; HP 45/53 [Mage Armor, Overland Flight, Message] 3d8(5+5+7)+5=22 Monday March 10th, 2008 8:47:08 PM
"Thanks for the help." Jurgen avoids making eye contact with anyone, feeling a bit ridiculous. He shakes it off while downing a cure potion [Cure Serious Wounds - 22 HP healed]. "I can disintegrate that sphere, if you'd like. Or put my own up so that we can deal with the other orcs and giants while he's trapped in there..."
Jurgen looks to the east, trying to spot Shay and see if the hawk was still keeping up with the giants. And if the bird was okay.
Kazak Ac 32 (36 vs Giants)Hp100/158 , Bull str , message Monday March 10th, 2008 11:09:24 PM
"Heh bout time ... dats da toughest orc i've ever faced " growls Kazak as he nudges the body with his sword ( does the illusion stay ?)
Surveying the battlefield " well we pulled thru ...was close tho " as the dwarf turns to Yorrick and Peerimus " i'm sorry for having put your friend Yorrick in such dire spot .... he's a brave one for sure " as he reaches out and pats the big bear " he's lucky to have you as a friend "
Looking at Jurgan's voice " glad your ok ... looked kinda scary there for a moment "
"Yeah we should all gang up on what ever is behind that magic sphere .... is dat a magic man behind it or just a lug head like meself ?"
"Any news on where da others escaped too ?? ... they sorta broke up into several groups ... maybe da bird and air elementals can reconniter from above ?"
Active Magic Bull str 18/30 (3 mins) Message
Jurgen [Illegal Post] d20+16=36 Tuesday March 11th, 2008 1:04:15 AM
"Thanks for reminding me, Kazak..." Jurgen looks over the orcs, trying to establish why the illusion hadn't warn off. He was certain that it wasn't a polymorph. Or at least, he didn't think it was. That was the thing about magic. You couldn't really be sure of much other than that it happened. "Now, if it's an illusion cast by the fellow in that sphere there, it's easily explained. Otherwise, I think we're dealing with something more sinister than a few orcs and giants."
[Spellcraft Check - Natural 20. Total of 36]
Trace ac 21 hp66(fly,,cats grace,barkskin,message) Tuesday March 11th, 2008 1:53:11 AM
Spread out and surround the sphere on all sides. Me, Kit and Kat will back off to give support. We will not attack at first, we give it time to offer surrender and then try and collect info. Who ever can get ready with counter spells to help defend. If we are able to take him as pow then it is up to Peerimus to decide what to do next. I suggest questions and then off him to the taurs for some sort of trial to satify them.
KatMiria Tuesday March 11th, 2008 7:40:48 AM
Kat moves to get a flank on the sphere and waits for orders
Peerimus [DM Steve Posting] d20+22=32 Tuesday March 11th, 2008 9:41:11 AM
ooc; I didn't see anyone accept DanKs request on Loot&Booty to post for Peerimus this week, so the druid reverts to DM control. If I'm mistaken, start posting at any time :-)
Peerimus ruffs Yorrick's hairy coat affectionately and indicates that Yorrick should attack anything coming out of the sphere. (Handle Animal: 32)
He himself stays behind Yorrick to provide further support if needed. "While on the battlefield, its your call, Trace."
Spells: Level 0: Create Water x2, Mending, (2) Read Magic, Detect Magic Level 1: *Endure Elements, (2) Faerie Fire, Long strider, (2) Charm Animal, Pass Without a Trace Level 2: (2) Animal Messenger, **(2) Barkskin, *Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration, Gust of Wind Level 3: (2) CMW, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants, (2) Snare Level 4: (2)Air Walk, (2) CSW, Freedom of Movement Level 5: *Animal Growth, CCW, Commune with Nature Level 6: Heighten Poison, *Greater Dispel Magic, *Transport via Plants, Stone Tell Level 7: **(2) Heal, *Sunbeam, *Animate Plants *Cast Spell Staff with CCW
Barkskin on self
On a Muddy (and Bloody) Field pt2 [DM SteveK] Tuesday March 11th, 2008 9:56:10 AM
It takes a second or two, but then the illusion fades and the Children of Chaos see the frost giants for what they are. (DM mistake; they should have reverted when slain). There are three frost giants in the field before the team, and two more dead by the cabin where Savin first encountered them.
And, presumably, one in the resilient sphere...
Trace orders a surrounding of the sphere to take the spellcaster prisoner.
Durgan congradulates his fallen enemies over a well-fought battle.
Savin suggests blinking into the sphere after he gets some healing.
Jurgen heals some more and looks for Shay. As soon as he does, the bird decends and lands on the sorcerer's shoulder. The familiar speaks with his master...Highlight to display spoiler: {"Could not see in lots of green."}
Kazak suggests animals and elementals look for the running parts of the raiding party, and takes position at the sphere.
Kit (and Kat) also positions herself at the sphere.
Peerimus has Yorrick move and prepare to attack anything emerging from the sphere.
.................
Suggestions of moving into or taking down the sphere become moot when the resilient sphere comes down by itself. Scattering in all directions are three dire rats and three fiendish hawks. Firn'gear can immediately spot that there is no one invisible in the area.
Jurgen - AC 20; HP 45/53 [Mage Armor, Overland Flight, Message] 13d6(3+3+5+2+5+1+4+4+4+2+3+5+5)=46 Tuesday March 11th, 2008 11:50:45 AM
When the sphere drops, Jurgen almost throws a disintegrate out of instinct. He throws a questioning glance to Firn'gaer, confirming that the lack of invisiblity. Three hawks and three rats. The sorcerer had to concede that there was something brilliant about it.
"Shay, stay with one the birds. Try to talk with them." As he spoke, the hawk took to flight again. What Jurgen did next wouldn't make Shay's attempt at communication any easier, but the sorcerer hoped to thin out the number of targets to chase before they got too far away. Today, lightning was ready on his fingertips and he let it loose for the third time in the past few minutes [Chain Lightning - As long as they're all within 30 feet, each animal is a target. Primary target being the "center-most". Primary Damage - 46 damage. Reflex Save DC 24 for half. Secondary Damage - 23 damage. Reflex Save DC 24 for half.]
He then, providing Trace doesn't pass a contradicting order, flies after another of the birds. Shay could follow one, Jurgen another and Trace, being air-born as well, could follow the third. Which left the rats... "Remember, everyone, the message spell is still active.
Savin d20+18=34 d20+5=18 Tuesday March 11th, 2008 1:55:36 PM
Savin sees the sphere come down ands the tension drains from his body. He says, "I am going to go get that orc I knocked out. Maybe he can give us some answers."
Savin jogs over towards the downed orc scanning the area for trouble as he does (spot check of 34)
When he gets to the orc, he will pick up the wand of lightning and stash it in his haversack and then pull out some rope and tie the orcs hands behind his back (use rope 18) He will stuff a gag in his mouth and tie it in place hoping to avoid any spells. He will then haul the orc over his shoulder, grunting with the weight and carry him back towards the others.
On a Muddy (and Bloody) Field Addendum [DM SteveK] Tuesday March 11th, 2008 2:20:06 PM
oh, a... hmmm... (ooc: no rolls needed, all fleeing animals and hidden frost giant have less than 23 hit points)
Six animals begin to disperse, but Jurgen is ready for them. One Chain Lighting spell later, and three hawks and two rats are incinerated and go back to where summoned creatures go. The third rat falls and reverts to the form of the frost giant spellcaster.
The fleeing raiders can't be tracked by sight, but the ranger and druid will have no trouble if the group wants to do that.
Savin's Orc#27 is still unconscious, stable, and the CoC prisoner.
With the use of Firn'gear's Detect Magic sight, the bodies are efficiently looted.
Magic Items 1 Large Chain Shirt 1 Large Scalemail 1 Large battleaxe 1 Large pickax / shovel combo tool 16 potions 2 rods 3 wands
Nonmagic Items 3 Large chain shirts 4 Large battleaxes 7 Large daggers 19 chain shirts 4 scale armor 1 chain shirt, MW 21 long swords 1 long sword, MW 5 short swords 13 short bows 252 arrows 26 daggers
Money equivalent to 3,456gp
Trace ac 21 hp66(fly,,cats grace,barkskin,message) Tuesday March 11th, 2008 2:25:14 PM
Ok, Savin secure the other orc, unless you think the wizard morphed into a rat or hawk just go ahead and destroy them. We will wait and see what info we can get from the fallen orc that Savin is guarding.
Jurgen Tuesday March 11th, 2008 3:10:58 PM
Jurgen, seeing that he stopped the chase before it got started, turns to Trace and shrugs. "Uh... Sorry?" A sheepish grin hits his face and he holds back a laugh. He didn't want to give Peerimus a reason to scowl. Jurgen leaves the loot collecting to the rest of the group, for the moment. He needed a moment to think about what he wanted to say to the Children. And besides, there was something that he wanted to do first.
The sorcerer turns around and heads towards what remained of the house he had just exited. On his way, he sorts through his money purse and puts 1,500 gold into it's own bag. When he reaches where the wall used to be, he does a comical fake knock and glances over the family.
"In case you didn't catch it earlier, I'm Jurgen. I think we've taken care of the immediate problem. And it looks like we'll be following the rest of them, to take care of any future threats. Which means life is back to normal for you folks." His head swivels, scanning the disarray, and he shakes his head. "Well, almost back to normal. This... is going to take some work. And money." He hands them the bag of money. "This should help."
Durgan AC32/36 vs giants(37 dodge) Hp 65/169 Tuesday March 11th, 2008 4:18:34 PM
Durgan begins to check the battlefield, to see if any of the other orcs or giants survived. He will then begin collecting the weapons and other dropped items and leaving them by the house.
"Has anybody checked on the town yet? Some of them did escape."
Kit'Miara d20+5=24 d20+8=27 Tuesday March 11th, 2008 5:01:57 PM
Kit is sorry she did not get more action in but she says to her new companions "Man you guys can sure pack a whallop" she grins looking at the mess that is left behind. She looks for her sister to make sure she is ok then decides to take one last look over the bodies herself in case anything was missed
Spot 24 Search 27
Peerimus [Sub: Jeff C] Tuesday March 11th, 2008 8:47:51 PM
Peerimus gives Yorrick a pat, letting the bear know he can relax. He had been ready to give chase, but it seemed there was no immediate need. The fleeing would need to be tracked, but there was no rush. It didn't seem likely that they would try to attack Heranmar now. "Trace, once we're done collecting these and we finish our business here, we should start hunting these giants and orcs. We'll identify these items and interrogate this fellow once we've eliminated the rest. Does that sound good to you?" He looks to the battle leader, getting his opinion.
When Jurgen returns from the cabin, Peerimus beckons the sorcerer over. "Jurgen, what were you trying to do? Get yourself killed? Twice you had to be rescued from the verge of death. Meanwhile, Firn'gaer's spells helped a great deal and he didn't need to put himself in a position of danger."
Savin Tuesday March 11th, 2008 11:15:58 PM
Savin says, "I think we need to turn this orc over to the militia for watching and then start tracking the others though I doubt they will be back. Still they seemed to have some kind of grievance against us. One of the giants seemed to want us dead for some reason. Have we ever run across frost giants before? I don't remember having done that and they sort of are memorable.
Maybe Trace and I should track them like we did before and see if they are going to stay in the area. If they make camp, I can run back to the town while Trace keeps an eye on them. That will give you a chance to question our prisoner and see what he knows. I would appreciate some healing if possible though. Peerimus do you have any cures left?"
Firn'gaer Tuesday March 11th, 2008 11:29:56 PM
"I wonder if there appearance has anything to do with this Great Migration we heard mentioned. [we did hear about it right?] That is one possible explanation, and we are linked to it somehow." He says. "Orcs are really the problem since they venture into this climate, but the Frost Giants are another story. Something must have directed or drove them to move on Hennimar. I must look into this migration to see if this consequence has happened before."
"Jurgen, might I suggest next time a displacement or blur spell before charging into battle or perhaps a Bulette it you feel the need to bloody yourself needlessly. Myself, I prefer the troll form. Defensive capabilities, size, strength, and no sacrifice of spellcasting."
Trace ac 21 hp66(fly,,cats grace,barkskin,message) Wednesday March 12th, 2008 2:06:50 AM
Trace scratches his head, ok. Yall continue to get what info from these two we captured while me, Savin, Kit, and Kat will do like before and begin tracking. We will relay messages on our wareabouts like before unless the message spell will be of use on long distance?
On a Muddy (and Bloody) Field Pt3 [DM SteveK] Wednesday March 12th, 2008 9:50:08 AM *OUT OF COMBAT ROUNDS*
Jurgen gives the farming family a pouchful of gold and they dazedly accept. Not to be outdone in hospitality, the family begins cleaning out the cabin and making a luncheon al fresca for the Children of Chaos.
Scouring the battlefield, the Children have found one other orc warrior and one winter wolf who spontaneously stabilized from the fight. Everything else is dead.
Orc#27 wakes while the group is having the lunch prepared by the farming family, and keeps quiet and looks rather intimidated. Probably easy to get information from him...
Trace and the halfling sisters do a quick recon of the woods and notice that within a half mile the fleeing two frost giants, three winter wolves, and another group of six orcs met up and were continuing north and east. This is directly AWAY from Heranmar and other occupied areas. Trace, Kit' and Kat' return to tell the group of thier discovery and accept the farmer's hospitality.
ooc: Passing DM posting baton over to BrianZ
KatMiria Wednesday March 12th, 2008 1:14:17 PM
after returning from the scouting Listins to the conversation on going and waits for lunch ... When lunch is served she will eat her fill and then find a place near the fire to relax.
Jurgen Wednesday March 12th, 2008 3:29:22 PM
"You're right, Firn'gaer. I should have planned ahead," Jurgen nods his head, "instead of just rushing in. Troll is a good form, although I am frequently frustrated by the fact that it doesn't give me their powerful regeneration. Troglodytes, although ugly, are also good with their natural ability to shrug off injury. They're weaker, yes, but a simple Alter Self is all I need instead of a polymorph. As for the Migration... when we get back to Heranmar, there are a few things I need to do. First off, send message that the centaurs are traveling. And then do some research into that prophesy, or more likely, hire someone to do that research for me." He sees Peerimus approaching and takes a deep breath.
"Jurgen, what were you trying to do? Get yourself killed?"
The sorcerer looks down, avoiding Peermius' eyes. He almost risks a glance up at Firn'gaer, but decides that he would have to explain himself. "I was trying-. It looked like there was trouble. First Savin, then Trace and Durgan. I know it was dangerous of me, but they got hurt. And I wanted to help them. I don't regret taking blows to protect them. I only wish that I had tried harder to do so."
Kit'Miara Wednesday March 12th, 2008 4:44:02 PM
Kit does her scouting and reports her findings to the others. She then warmly thanks theirs hosts for the food and eats as much as she can - much more than you would think a halfing could take in. She says "I have not had a meal this good in a long long time and I thank you for your generosity."
Savin d20+1=17 d20+8=26 Wednesday March 12th, 2008 6:52:29 PM
Savin looks at his scared prisoner and decides to start asking him some questions, "So my tusked friend, it seems that your plan didn't go as you were expecting. Now we can do this the easy way or the hard way. The easy way is to answer my questions quickly and honestly and we keep you out of pain and alive. If we feel that you are lying or trying to cover things up, my two dwarven friends get to dull their weapons on your bones.
Tell me...Why did you come here on your raid? Who was in charge? It almost seemed personal to the giants to attack us...Why?"
Savin rolls his neck making several snapping noises and cracks his fingers with loud popping noises as he asks the questions stairing the orc down.
Intimidate roll 17 Sense motive 26
Peerimus [Sub: Jeff C] Wednesday March 12th, 2008 7:52:51 PM
As Jurgen responds, Peerimus nods his head understanding. "It was a noble goal. None can argue with that. But the way you went about it..." He lets that hang, knowing that Jurgen had already learned a lesson from the battle. "Now, let's eat!"
After the meal, Peerimus thanks the family for lunch and then makes his way after Savin. He chooses to let the monk deal with the orc. Instead, he looks towards the damage the giants did. Both to the cabin and the woods around. It would take many years for the trees to heal on their own.
Kazak Wednesday March 12th, 2008 10:07:09 PM
The dwarven warrior helps clean up the battlefield " what we gonna do wit da bodies? .. bury or burn them ?"
Accepting the farmers hospitality " thank you this is very kind of you " as digs in
As the others gather and discuss options and battle chatter " hehe you did well Jurgan ... really scary critter ... make sure the kids don't see that one " grins the dwarf
" you've shown to be a true friend with putting yourself at risk for us ... you have my trust and respect" adds Kazak in a more serious tone
"this group is meshing nicely together ... even our shortest members have proven their worth ... nice shooting " growls the dwarven warrior to Kit and Kat
Durgan Wednesday March 12th, 2008 11:20:07 PM
"Hey orc. Do me a favor and don't talk." Durgan lays his axe neatly in front of him and waits for the orc's response.
Firn'gaer Thursday March 13th, 2008 9:55:19 AM
"Jurgen don't worry too much about. The important thing is that you're still with us and that you've learned from what you did. Not in a scolding-type learning, but an understanding of the battlefield and the limits of you capabilities on it. Anyway, I'm glad you're alright."
"Do we have any magical means of disposing of the bodies?"
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