Lunch concluded Wednesday May 16th, 2012 10:34:17 AM
Haggard is again on his feet when Ellie stands. While Meranus and Yngvar go to the rooms to rest, Torregan and Ellie head to the administrative building to speak with Penfold Blurwinder Phwent.
The gnome is found buried in scrolls, books and covered in ink, as he always seems to be. Pen looks up as his door is opened and holds up a finger as he goes back to a particular journal and adds some notes. In just a few moments he looks back up and sets the quill down. "Come please have a seat. Fine work on getting the wood up here that should hold for a bit. At least it takes care of the immediate need." Pen offers a glass of beer and fills a stone mug for himself. "As you can well imagine there is a pretty good sized honeydew list and I am guessing you are here about that"
Pen moves to a crude wall map on canvas. "this is the map as we know it. Depressingly blurry in detail. I do not intend to become part of the current Cthonia legend, but to write a new chapter. To do that we need to know this land and her inhabitants far better then we do now. We also need to not be killed and that is what I want to worry about first. First I'd like to fill out a report on what went on at the base of the lift"
Pen scribbles furiously as the story is relayed and when finished he opens a drawer and extracts a crude banana leaf book. "I feel the security of the lift is paramount and anything moving or claiming the area at it's base needs to be handled. We can work on a better safer lift from the flyers here topside while you are doing that. Questions?"
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/10/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 18/26 Wednesday May 16th, 2012 6:24:10 PM Meranus is currently dreaming of a miracle tavern with his miracle bag...
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 16/23 Wednesday May 16th, 2012 7:26:57 PM "We know of a...... a Kobold tribe th-that's within 3 d-d-days travel of the Post. Th-they... should be considered hostile... But, th-that is a p-p-problem we should d-deal with.... after the flying dinosaurs and the raptors at the b-b-base are dealt with." Toregan stand and gives a small nod to Pen. "We'll start tomorrow morning, if that is alright. We have a few wounds left to recuperate from."
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC14/13/11 - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Wednesday May 16th, 2012 10:25:56 PM
Ellie shakes her head, politely decling any more alcohol for today.
"Clearing away any animals from the base of the lift sounds fine. After doing so, we may need to consider what we can do to stop them from returning"
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 15/16 Wednesday May 16th, 2012 11:07:09 PM Yngvar finds sleep hard to come by and decides to work on drawing out a design for a simple fortification for the base of the lift.
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC14/13/11 - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 17 - HP29/29] d20+6=24 ; Thursday May 17th, 2012 3:50:35 AM
If Penn has nothing more to add, Ellie will return to the tavern and seek out Hope in the tavern. She will be happy to lend a hand around the bar, and catchup on town gossip. (Diplomacy check to gather info: 24) before turning in for the night.
Rishka will finally get to have her nap, but not before tucking into any food scraps Haggard may have lying around.
Another Beautiful day in Zumunda Thursday May 17th, 2012 9:02:45 AM
Meranus sleeps dreaming on the Giggling Ghost where one can step into tapestries and be transformed into your future self or even a possibility of what might have been had other choices been made long ago Yngvar, finding sleep elusive, sets about working on some rough sketches for making the base more protected from attack
"Tomorrow the next day, your call" Pen goes back to his books and ledgers as there are no questions.
Ellie finds Hope in the back washing dishes. Town gossip is not something the sweet girl is much into spreading as Ellie knows. Hope talks to Ellie about how her father is optimistic though on Torregan, Yngvar and her helping the post and even Haggard's dream of what this place could become. What precisely that vision is, he has never shared, only that it would rival the wonders of Plateau City. Hope is very curious herself about Meranus. "I have never seen a taur before, are they all so, well so you know different?"
Hope reminds Ellie to let Torregan and Yngvar know about Borscht and that the bakers bark is far worse than his bite.
Eventually morning arrives
all PC get a full days bed rest of HP
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Thursday May 17th, 2012 11:18:22 AM
Yngvar gathers his sketches and maps and stakes out a corner table of the inn. With breakfast plates scattered about the table, he continues to draw out stages of fortifying the town, the top of the lift, and the bottom of the lift.
A steaming mug of tea sits cooling at one elbow. He compares his drawings to the crude map he has of the plateau. "Need a better survey of the land, water sources, drainage, seasonal changes..."
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/10/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/38 Thursday May 17th, 2012 4:48:42 PM
Meranus wakes up, vaguely disgruntled. As he makes his way to the main room of the inn, he spies Yngvar, and and shoots the smallest one a dirty look. He sits heavily and calls for sustenance.
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC14/13/11 - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Thursday May 17th, 2012 8:17:06 PM
Ellie stretches as she hops out of bed - which is always more preferable to crawling from a bedroll. She commences her morning routines, including summoning Rishka to her side.
Downstairs, Ellie finds Hope and continues on from their conversation the previous night "Taurs, well, they are as varied as you and I. Minotaurs are very strong and honorable, but they are not bullies. If you are worried about Meranus, you may want to have a chat with Bast. Minotaurs have a great fondness for wines, you see. Bast may be able to suggest a wine or drink that Meranus there would be appreciative of"
Leaving Hope at the counter, Ellie joins the gathering party at the table. "I trust everyone slept well" she smiles to Yngvar, and gives Meranus a pat on the back as she sits next to him, unphased by his huge stature "Toregan and I had a good chat with Pen last night. He agrees that safety is their primary concern for the moment. If we can make the base safer, he believes they can help with a 'better and safer' lift. Perhaps after breakfast we can head out and have a look?"
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 16/23 Thursday May 17th, 2012 9:50:31 PM
Toregan wakes in his bed after a good nights sleep, glad that his wounds from his trek to the post have finally healed over, with the exception of a few minor bruises. He then goes down to the common area and eats a simple breakfast of some bread and fruit. He eats near Yngvar and looks over his plans for defenses as he drafts them. "I could probably help with the survey. I'd be able to find and mark many locations of importance for you." As Ellie informs the others of Pen's words, Toregan nods in agreement. "Yes, if we can secure the ground against those raptors, we would be able to have help in building fortifications at the base of the lift. Pen also said that the flying raptors were a problem that should be solved as well. For the grounded raptors, I could probably track them back to their nest. Its only been a day after all."
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/10/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/38 Saturday May 19th, 2012 3:13:45 AM
*checking in*
Another Beautiful day in Zumunda Saturday May 19th, 2012 6:24:44 PM
The group meets for breakfast with Meranus sitting down for the business of eating while the others talk. Yngvar has a corner of the table taken with sketches and brainstorms on what could be done to fortify the lift and the landing zone. He also speaks of a better map of the details of the area. Currently none exist.
Torregan and Ellie tell Yngvar and Meranus of their meeting with Pen. Fortifications and the immediate safety of the post are his primary concerns as well. Starting with the lift. To that end Torregan offers that he could track the raptors to their nest.
Ellie locates Hope and speaks with her on the specific topic of taurs and Meranus. Hope crinkles her nose slightly, "Worried is not the word Ellie. He is just so very common and low and I wondered if it was the race or him. You say they are varied in nature and so answered my question." Hope smiles a bit, "Don't worry, I 'm a big enough girl to not let it affect how I think of you and the others. Breakfast?"
So the group has a basic plan of what they want and need to accomplish, now it is a matter of picking a starting point.
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC14/13/11 - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Saturday May 19th, 2012 11:56:28 PM
Ellie has a chuckle with Hope, and then speaks with the party about their current task.
"One of the hunters passing through town may have some insight into the flyers. They mave have nests nearby that we could relocate? As for the ones on the ground, I agree with Toregan that clearing or driving them away from the lift would be a good start."
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 16/23 Sunday May 20th, 2012 2:38:00 PM "I doubt that the beasts will like us going anywhere near their nest, but we could give it a try. I do have a potion that could hide me from the eyes of the beasts long enough to do that. Talking to the hunters would be a good idea, then we can go down he lift and I'll track the raptors to their nest."
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Monday May 21st, 2012 4:09:02 PM "A roof over the lift should take care of the flyers. They are looking for prey they can swoop down on and carry aloft. Food that's under trees, or other cover is more work then they are going to want to deal with. Besides, the time it takes them to land on the roof and start tearing through it is time we get to shoot them off of it."
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/10/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/38 Monday May 21st, 2012 5:19:10 PM "I'll build the roof. That way, I can make sure it isn't too low... I do wonder, though, how you're planning on shooting them through said roof..."
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC14/13/11 - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Monday May 21st, 2012 8:56:23 PM "Sounds good, though like Pen said, the people here can take care of securing the lift topside while we take care of the base. I like the idea of a roof though, and with the wood we just brought back they might have enough to complete it. Perhaps we should bring some more back with us again if able?
Plan of Action Monday May 21st, 2012 10:28:37 PM
Yngvar brings up the idea of putting a roof on the lift, reasoning the flying dinosaurs will seek out easier prey. Meranus takes the task on to construct it, to assure that is of adequate height. With that, the group has decided to go down and track down the raptors that have taken up residence near the base of the lift. Ellie seconds the thought of the roof and mentions that perhaps while they are down they could bring up another load of timber
It takes the rest of the day to construct frame and roof over the lift platform. (a craft check please)
With the amount of work required to put the roof on, in proper fashion by Meranus' standards. the group spends another night and readies to go down the following morning. [another Full rest of HP for all]
Barring anything else preparation wise, tomorrow I will assume the party goes down the lift
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 16/23 d20+7=25 ; d20+7=17 ; d8=7 ; d20+9=10 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 2:12:45 AM
Toregan helps out with the lift as much as he can with his limited knowledge of woodwork. After another night of rest, Toregan is ready to go. He up and prepared early in the morning, and helps out with some of the tasks at the inn while he waits for the others to get ready. Once ready, he is first on the new lift and makes sure his crossbow is loaded. He takes cover, if any exist from the improvements, and begins scanning the horizon for any unwelcome guests.
Stealth Check (If able)(+9): 10 Perception (+7): 25 Readied Action - Attack (+7): 17 Damage (1d8): 7 Sneak attack (1d6): 2 (Ignore second roll, my comp slowed down on me so I pressed it again to check if it was working) (Though I doubt the sneak attack will work anyways.)
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC14/13/11 - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 17 - HP29/29] d20+1=21 ; d20+8=11 ; d20+6=19 ; d20+14=31 ; d8=8 ; Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 3:02:32 AM
Ellie does her best to assist with the construction of the roof. With Yngvar's plans and under Meranus's direction, the work doesn't seem so difficult for the half-elf (Craft Woodworking: 21. Nat 20!).
Rishka lies idly by, keeping a watchful eye over the skies, and occaisionally snapping at any flies that get too close to her mouth.
After a long day of manual labour, Ellie enjoys a hot bath back at the tavern followed by a good meal.
Before turning in, being a social butterfly she will have a quick informal chat with the locals to make sure everyone is ok or has any urgent needs or just wants to have talk. Barring nothing urgent, she has a good sleep.
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"They're not going to sneak up on us again this time, I hope" she says to the party. Ellie stands by one of the corners of the lift, holding on to the guideline with one hand to brace herself. In her other hand she holds a loaded crossbow. (Perception: 11. Shoot at anything that appears hostile: Hit AC19 for 8pts)
Rishka sits square in the middle of the lift. The large cat keeping lookout for anything in the air (Perception: 31)
======= Spells in effect: None Spells Available to cast: Lvl 1: 5
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 16/23 d20+3=8 ; Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 9:38:06 AM Forgot to roll for craft. Craft Woodworking (+3): 8
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 d20+9=15 ; Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 11:47:43 AM
Yngvar spends the day putting together an over-sized drawing of his idea for a roof. It's only solid along the ridge line and for a couple of feet to either side, the perimeter, and an area around each corner. The rest is open framing, allowing light through, and a means of keeping an eye on what's above.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/10/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/38 d20+10=18 ; Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 1:47:58 PM Sorry, real-life tomorrow (today) or tomorrow for our PCs? I'll assume the latter
"Yes...yes, but....hmmm...." Meranus spends the day looking at Yngvar's drawings, telling him what obviously won't work and what he would make in its place. (craft: 18)
Raptor Hunting Wednesday May 23rd, 2012 8:52:35 AM
The Lift has been 'improved' and there was no shortage of opinions on how the group was doing while they were putting it together. In general they were positive and friendly. Ellie again talks to Hope in the back dishroom and learns that Patterson is up and about and so now only Nudge and Toth and apparenetly Anna, though in her opinion the girl is just playing it up so that Rexxan will visit, are still feeling under the effects of the polluted water. And both of them are well on the mend. "Yngvar there reminds me alot of Patterson, he's always making drawings and sketchings too."
The group eats and loads up on the lift and heads towards the jungle floor. The sky again contains several of the flying dinosaurs, but they seem very content to observe the new lift from a safe distance. The party can count 5, with the closer ones at about 300' and the farthest at perhaps 500. The glide on the thermals and draw slow circles about the cloud littered sky, but never venture very close.
Toregan spots what he believes to be a nest about 100' away on the side of the mesa, about 100' below the top. Sitting in it is one of the flying dinosuars. It is keeping its head low and eyeing the party as the lift descends further.
The lift reaches the jungle floor in about a minute and the group disembarks
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/10/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/38 d20+4=15 ; d20+4=24 ; d20+5=6 ; Wednesday May 23rd, 2012 5:54:32 PM
Meranus steps off the lift, motions for the others to stay there, and goes raptor hunting in the immediate area.
(sorry, walking out the door) Stealth: 15 Perception: 24 (nat 20) AoO: Fumbled. Someone get the roller some lithium...
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 16/23 d20+7=17 ; d20+7=9 ; Wednesday May 23rd, 2012 9:07:09 PM
Toregan gets off the lift and begins searching the floor of the jungle for any tracks while making sure to keep an eye out on the brush for any raptors that may be stalking the group. Assuming he is not attacked and manages to find any tracks, he attempts to follow them to the raptors' nest. Perception (+7): 17 Survival (+7): 9
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC14/13/11 - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 17 - HP29/29] d20+8=27 ; d20+14=27 ; Wednesday May 23rd, 2012 9:18:18 PM
Ellie and Rishka step cautiously from the lift. They nod at Meranus' instruction, and hold their ground while the Taur looks for trouble (Perception - Ellie: 27, Rishka: 27)
======= Spells in effect: None Spells Available to cast: Lvl 1: 5
Raptor Hunting Thursday May 24th, 2012 11:07:11 PM
Meranus heads into the jungle down the last path he knew the raptor to be, into the jungle directly east. Torregan steps off to try and find a trail and Ellie and Rishka keep watch about the area.
Moving along, Meranus is quickly disappearing from Ellie's and Rishka's view
Torregan picks up a set of prints in the softer ground about the lift area. They head north. The trail is hard to make out, but the ranger is fairly certain it was from a single medium sized biped creature with taloned feet
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Thursday May 24th, 2012 11:39:59 PM
Yngvar remains near the lift, sorting through the lumber left over from their last foray. He starts sharpening the smaller branches into stakes to build a barricade.
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC14/13/11 - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 17 - HP29/29] d20+8=27 ; d20+14=22 ; Friday May 25th, 2012 4:14:38 AM "He shouldn't wander off by himself like that" Ellie says quietly to those nearby, indicating Meranus. "It isn't safe" (Perception: Ellie 27, Rishka 22)
======= Spells in effect: None Spells Available to cast: Lvl 1: 5
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 16/23 d20+7=9 ; d20+7=24 ; Friday May 25th, 2012 3:26:08 PM "Found some tracks. Looks like they're raptor tracks too. Meranus!" Toregan calls, "They went north! I can follow the tracks straight to their nest." Toregans begins to follow the tracks, hoping that they wern't smart enough to cover their trail.
Perception (+7): 9 Survival (+7): 24
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/10/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/38 d20+4=13 ; d20+4=20 ; d20+5=8 ; Friday May 25th, 2012 9:24:49 PM
Meranus swears and turns north. Things never stay where you put them...
Stealth: 13 Perception: 20 AoO: Might as well have fumbled. Deja Vu: Yes.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Saturday May 26th, 2012 12:49:44 AM
Stopping his wood sorting for a moment, Yngvar looks up and wipes the sweat from his brow with one sleeve, the other shading his eyes as he looks between Meranus and Toregan. "I'd prefer a redoubt and secured base before setting off to find trouble." Yngvar turns back to his work on the wood.
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC14/13/11 - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Sunday May 27th, 2012 2:18:17 AM check...
Another Beautiful day in Zumunda Sunday May 27th, 2012 3:54:09 PM
Memorial weekend. Not sure when I'll kill Ellie. I mean get to post. :)
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Monday May 28th, 2012 12:25:00 PM waiting on the dm...
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 16/23 Monday May 28th, 2012 2:58:57 PM Checking in
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC14/13/11 - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Tuesday May 29th, 2012 2:15:27 AM check...
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/10/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/38 Tuesday May 29th, 2012 3:48:07 AM Words...Words..words...words...mine...words...words...goose...
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 16/23 Tuesday May 29th, 2012 5:18:02 PM Checking in again
Into the Jungle, sort of... Tuesday May 29th, 2012 8:38:08 PM
Yngvar remains at the lift near Ellie and Rishka, explaining that he would like to fortify the base position before heading into the jungle.
Torregan corrects Meranus' direction to the north and Meranus cuts back to his left. Torregan continues to follow from his current position
Both Meranus and Torregan disappear from view to Ellie and Yngvar within a minute. Torregan his concentration on the immediate terrain and tracks he also lost track of Meranus. Though in theory the minotaur should be within 60' or so.
Meranus can see Torregan, about 40'to his left and on an intercept course as Meranus cuts through to where the ranger is following the trail he has found. but not the others.
The foliage of the jungle limits visual distances to about 150' at best
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC14/13/11 - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Tuesday May 29th, 2012 10:35:09 PM
Ellie looks to Yngvar, and then to the direction the rest of the party left "I'm going after them" she says plainly "It's not safe to be on your own though. I think you should come to. Safety in numbers and all"
She moves to quickly catchup to Toregan before he gets too far away.
======= Spells in effect: None Spells Available to cast: Lvl 1: 5
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Tuesday May 29th, 2012 11:52:48 PM "For the love of someone's god..." Yngvar follows after Ellie.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/10/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/38 d20+4=13 ; d20+4=12 ; d20+5=13 ; Wednesday May 30th, 2012 3:44:15 AM
Meranus finally spots Toregan and decides to scout ahead, off the trail...unfortunately, reality doesn't agree with the plan, since the small one could move so much faster, what with all the tree branches constantly smacking the taur... Swiftly realizing it is not to be, Meranus lets loose a roar of frustration and jumps out onto the path...right in front of the ranger.
OoC: I think the dice roller is broke... First is stealth, ignore it, forgot about the speed reduction it entails Perception: 12 (Meranus is distracted by the small one bias of the jungle) AoO if needed: 13
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 d20+6=26 ; Wednesday May 30th, 2012 1:01:10 PM
Yngvar holds his crossbow at the ready as he follows Ellie, following Torregan, startled by Meranus. Grumbling softly under his breath, he keeps looking around at the jungle as it seems to close in on the trail.
Perception +6=26
Nesting Wednesday May 30th, 2012 11:36:46 PM
Ellie and Yngvar move out after Torregan and Meranus adn in short order catch the pair. Yngvar getting quite the start as the minotaur comes out of practically nowhere. Moving together, the three follow Torregan as he follows the tracks. The jungle does not disappoint, especially if one expects it to be full of small biting insects like no-see-ums, flies and mosquitoes and lets not forget stifling in heat and humidity. All around a great time to be out enjoying nature.
Torregan holds the group up after about an hour. Outside of normal fauna and flora there has been nothing dangerous to the party save a lone centipede the size of Rishka, but it was moving through the high branches of one of the towering monkeypod trees. Torregan though, has held up the group because before him, some 15' away is a nest. Grasses have been brought into a small patch and piled about, the indentations of 2 possibly three medium creatures is evident. To the side, several carcasses sit along with older more thoroughly cleaned bones betraying the type of eating habits the occupants of the nest have.
Those occupants however, are for the time being elsewhere...
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC14/13/11 - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 17 - HP29/29] d20+8=20 ; d20+14=15 ; d20+3=7 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+13=21 ; Thursday May 31st, 2012 1:31:11 AM "Um.. so now that we have found a nest, did we actually have a plan what to do with it?" Ellie whispers. There is a nagging feeling forefront in her mind. Creatures often have nests when they have young to look after. And if there are young, there are usually overprotective parents.
She tries to blend in to the jungle. She remains quite alert, and tries to determine what kind of animals the bones used to belong to and what might have feasted on them.
Rishka's ears twitch as she wonders why she wasn't allowed to eat the centipede that was seen earlier.
Ellie Perception: 20, Stealth: 7, Knowledge Nature checks to determine the bone remains and to identify what kind of animals might make this nest: 13 & 21 Rishka Perception: 15
======= Spells in effect: None Spells Available to cast: Lvl 1: 5
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 16/23 d20+9=14 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+9=19 ; Thursday May 31st, 2012 4:35:34 AM
Toregan moves up as carefully as he can, watching for any movements around the nest. He takes out his rapier and in his other hand holds the potion he bought at the beginning of this journey. He moves up to the bones and tries to make out what creature they originated from. He then searches the area for any other recent tracks that may lead to the creatures whereabouts.
Take out Rapier and Pot of Hide From Animals Stealth Check (+9): 14 Perception (+7): 19 Ready Action to drink a Pot of Hide From Animals if a raptor attacks him Heal (To identify bones)(+7): 27 Knowledge Nature (+9): 19
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Thursday May 31st, 2012 3:44:34 PM
Yngvar looks about, checking ways into and out of the clearing, as well as the height of the trees and how low the branches are from the ground.
Yngvar is rather blunt in his assessment "Burn it." He pulls a flask of alchemist fire from his haversack and holds it ready, quirking an eyebrow at the others.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/10/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/38 Thursday May 31st, 2012 5:04:21 PM "Well this was a waste of time." Meranus turns around begins stalking back to the lift, already drawing his axe for some lumber repurposing.
Nesting Thursday May 31st, 2012 9:59:10 PM
The carrcases can be identified as 2 Pachycephalosaurus. A bipedal reptile with a rounded, dome-like head adorned with bony frills and ridges which can grow to a length of 15 feet and weigh 1,400 pounds. More disturbing the ranger finds an old leather pack and some humanoid bones. Inside the pack is an ivory case, a small pouch of coins and a platinum ring.
Tracks are everywhere, though Torregan is now quite certain there are 3 Velociraptors nesting here. Yngvar proposes to set the area a blaze and pulls an alchemical vial to start the process. Ellie stands on edge looking about. Where are the occupants and does a nest mean protective parents? Meranus declares the trek a waste of time and begins heading back.
The mid morning jungle caws, buzzes and calls about the trees and air around the group. Nothing else Both Ellie and Torregan know there is a distinct possibility the owners of the nest are out hunting
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 16/23 Thursday May 31st, 2012 10:44:34 PM "Burning this away probably wouldn't solve anything. They're here because the is food here. They wouldn't move a far enough distance if we destroyed the nest. However," Toregan's face lights up with a grin. "We're here, and they're not. Perfect setup for an ambush on our side for once. If we can get in the trees, we can safely pick them off when they come back. Of course, we could always torch it and see if it works. There's always a possibility it might."
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Friday June 1st, 2012 2:13:12 PM
Yngvar looks for a tree that will provide a decent perch at least 30 feet up. "I might need some assistance getting up there, climbing isn't something I do recreationally." Yngvar replaces the flask and pulls out some rope instead.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 22/23 Friday June 1st, 2012 3:12:44 PM Editing Header
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/10/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 27/38 d20+7=19 ; d20+7=13 ; d20+8=10 ; d6=6 ; Friday June 1st, 2012 8:50:02 PM "Yes, it's a good hiding place for you." Meranus takes the rope and starts to make his way up the tree, but a branch breaks under his weight. Even though the fall isn't that great compared to his size, the taur still lands on the ground with a sickening crack. The taur springs up, acting as if everything is fine, but he does seem to be limping a bit...
OoC: Climbing a tree is DC 15 First 7.5 feet: 19 = success Next 7.5 feet: 13 = Fail Acrobatics DC 15 to negate falling damage: 10 (!) = Fail Falling damage 1d6 = 6 (!)
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 22/23 d20+1=7 ; d20+1=19 ; d20+1=9 ; d20+1=17 ; d20+1=21 ; d20+1=9 ; d20+3=23 ; Friday June 1st, 2012 9:45:06 PM Josh, It's 1d6 for every 10 ft of height, so Meranus didn't take damage Also, if you fail by 4 or less, you just make no progress. In any event, Aid Another for Meranus if possible!
Toregan now certain the most of the group was for his plan, Helps Meranus as he climbs by pointing out useful handholds that would ease his climb, However, the he doesn't see many available that Meranus can actually reach. he then attempts to climb the tree himself, now aware that he isn't the best at climbing. "Oh well. Had to take a risk eventually, and I'd rather this than facing those beasts on the ground." And thus Toregan begins to climb, falling after a few seconds much like Meranus. However, his second attempt is much more successful. Once at a decent height, Toregan calls down to Yngvar. "Toss me the rope. I'll tie it to the tree so you can climb up it."
Aid Another on Meranus' Climb Check (+1): 7 Climb to 7.5ft (+1): 19 Climb to 14ft (+1): 9 Fail (No falling damage for under 10 ft) Climb to 7.5ft (+1): 17 Climb to 14ft (+1): 21 Staying at 14ft if possible. If its not, Climb to 21.5ft (+1): 9 Fail Acrobatic check to avoid damage (+3): 23 Success
If I need to go above 14ft, I'll roll those rolls next post.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 13/10/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/38 d20+8=18 ; d20+8=14 ; d20+8=22 ; d20+8=21 ; d20+8=24 ; d20+8=20 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+8=15 ; Saturday June 2nd, 2012 12:45:09 AM doh, missed the no progress part.
Meranus dusts himself off, shrugs out of his armor, grabs the rope and tears into the tree with a vengeance, flying up the side of the tree (well, at a foot a second, but still). With a single slight misstep, he reaches Yngvar's chosen height and starts hauling up the smallest one. Setting Yngvar on a branch, he starts his descent and makes it easily to the ground, jumping the last few feet. As he starts to don his leather, he gives the trunk a swift, short kick.
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 17 - HP29/29] d20+8=19 ; d20+14=19 ; Sunday June 3rd, 2012 10:38:58 AM
Ellie looks up at the tree and the party as they start to climb "I don't like it. There are creatures out here that are excellent at jumping and climbing, we know of some that fly and others would be big enough to just knock the tree over. Add in the fact that they will most likely smell us before we see them, and a potential drop of 30ft and I think we're serving ourselves up to them. I'll take my chances on the ground thanks"
She will take a position at the base of the tree, on the side not facing the nest. While the others climb, she takes the time to rub some dirt from the ground over her clothes and skin - not just to hide her visually, but to hopefully try and conceal any "half-elven" scent. Ellie casts a quick protective spell, then takes some time to gather some fronds in which to build some form of camouflage to hide behind.
(Ellie Perception: 19, Stealth - Take 20 - 23. Cast Mage Armor. Ready an action to cast Enlarge on Rishka should combat look to occur Rishka Perception: 19. Stealth - Take20 - 22.)
======= Spells in effect: Mage Armor Spells Available to cast: Lvl 1: 5-1=4
Nesting Sunday June 3rd, 2012 8:37:51 PM
sorry guys wiped from Triathlon will post tomorrow
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Monday June 4th, 2012 11:48:23 AM sitting in a tree...
Tree Stands Monday June 4th, 2012 12:36:07 PM
With a few misteps (good work on taking care of all your rolls guys :) ) Meranus gets Yngvar into a tree about 30' up. The large monkey pod trees have very thick branches and provide for a rather comfortable roost.
Torregan climbs up to about 14' and finds a perch
Ellie elects to stay on the ground and lets the others know about her misgivings for being 'trapped' so high. She casts Mage armor on herself. (Please Note you cannot Ready outside of combat)
Meranus gets his armor back on then locates a position on the ground as well.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/38 d20+4=8 ; d20+4=22 ; Monday June 4th, 2012 4:52:18 PM
Meranus moves 10' eastward and hides himself...as well as a giant taur can hide himself (Stealth: 8). His naturally sharp eyes, though, have few troubles picking out the area around him(Perception: 22).
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Monday June 4th, 2012 7:11:25 PM
Is it obvious which way the raptors have been coming in/leaving? footprints or broken undergrowth, or undergrowth not broken...
DM no the raptors do not seem to have set paths in and out
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 22/23 d20+9=21 ; d20+7=20 ; Monday June 4th, 2012 8:42:33 PM Thats a good position.
Toregan sets up his sniper perch and prepares his crossbow. He covers himself with branches and trees, and makes sure his crossbow is properly loaded. He scans the area for the raptors approach.
Stealth (+9): 21 Perception (+7): 20
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Monday June 4th, 2012 9:43:06 PM OOC: Given the layout, can Ellie and Rishka please have R10 & R11?
Ellie and Rishka will lay low. Adrenaline flowing as the ambush lies in wait.
Previous stealth checks: 23 & 22
======= Spells in effect: Mage Armor Spells Available to cast: Lvl 1: 5-1=4
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/38 Tuesday June 5th, 2012 4:37:09 PM
Meranus fidgets as he waits, planning the design of his replacement didgeridoo and scratching the tree bark for visual representations of heights and widths.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Tuesday June 5th, 2012 9:37:35 PM still sitting in a tree...
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Tuesday June 5th, 2012 10:21:40 PM
Ellie's eyes scan her surroundings at every sound. A lizard moves on the ground, insects buzz in the air - every noise, every movement could possibly be the creatures returning to their lair.
Waiting Games Tuesday June 5th, 2012 10:48:40 PM
The group hides themselves and waits, and waits, and waits. The biting insects, the rising humidity and heat are relentless and time seems to be passing in slow motion. There is little to do but swat at the life about you that is trying to feed off your blood one drop at a time. How do gnats know precisely where your ears and eyes are? A great mystery, but it is evident the creatures take great perverse joy out of being in those tow locations.
The group continues to wait. Macaws sound about, higher in the trees and in the distance an occasional thundering trumpet like that of an entire herd of elephants ripples through the jungle. The sun is mostly masked by the canopy, only letting down streamers of sunlight which slowly dance across the floor and highlight the small insects and abundant life that drifts and flitters about.
Still the party waits. It seems intolerable, more to some then others. But then, picking their way through the trees and moving quickly towards their nest are seen 3 raptors. Each stands about human height and all are bloodied about the teeth and talons
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Wednesday June 6th, 2012 1:12:15 AM OOC: I can see RT1 and RT2 on the map. Is RT3 off the map, hiding, or accidental ommission? :)
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 22/23 d20+9=27 ; d8+2=5 ; d6=2 ; Wednesday June 6th, 2012 9:49:54 AM For now, I'm going to assume that RT3 is behind RT2 somewhere and post my actions as such.
Toregan spots the raptors and carefully aims his crossbow at them, waiting for an opportunity to strike.
Ready action to fire at the first raptor to come within 10ft of the nest. Attack (+9 for beast): 27 (If within 30ft, =28) Damage (1d8+2): 5 (If within 30ft, =6) Sneak Attack (1d6): 2
Waiting Games addendum Wednesday June 6th, 2012 9:57:41 AM
rt3 is not visible by the PC's/
waves hand Pay no attention to that index listing a 3rd raptor on the map.[/i] That is not the raptor you are looking for
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/38 d20+4=21 ; Wednesday June 6th, 2012 5:26:40 PM Of COURSE the raptors would pick the wrong side to come back to. Stupid animals... Meranus makes his way southeast towards the clear corridor (to wx89) - and he actually does it stealthily for once (Stealth = 21).
Ambush d20+14=34 ; d20+14=21 ; d20+14=21 ; Wednesday June 6th, 2012 9:52:13 PM quick correction, creatures are small in size not medium
Meranus begins to pick his way south, moving carefully and quietly Torregan holds his mark, though the many trees between him and his target may prove an issue
DanK - Tuesday June 5th, 2012 10:48:40 PM - "and moving quickly towards their nest are seen 3 raptors" DanK - Wednesday June 6th, 2012 9:57:41 AM - "waves hand Pay no attention to that index listing a 3rd raptor on the map"
:)
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Wednesday June 6th, 2012 10:28:13 PM
With a sideways glance, Rishka can see the raptors approaching from the south and relays this to Ellie.
Whilst the animals appear oblivious to the party's presence, Ellie decides it is best to lay low and let the warriors of the group handle the ambush.
Should the raptors appear startled - or stop well short of the nest - Ellie will use her Mage Hand cantrip on one of the smaller bones on the nest and 'wiggle it' (just a little bit). Just enough for the raptors to think that maybe a lizard or other small animals might be in their nest. The sort of teasing one might do to a domestic cat.
If the raptors stop well short of the nest, lean around the tree to cast Mage Hand at L9
Ambush round 2 Thursday June 7th, 2012 10:18:02 AM
Going to move forward....
The lead raptor pulls up short and dips low sliding completely from avyones view behind a tree, making a clicking sound several times The Raptor trailing to its left takes a few more cautious steps and freezes. The group can clearly see several wounds on its flank, marking it as the raptor Meranus injured the other day
The third raptor, which had been seen closing earlier pops back into view near the far side of the nest and stares intently across in the direction of the group. This last raptor is considerably larger than the the other two.
Ellie casts Mage hand and wiggles one of the smaller bones. Toregan is holding for a shot Meranus is stalking around
The larger raptor bristles and grunts a few times when the bone moves, its attention very fixed on the nest and location of the rattling bone. Rt2 does like wise, appearing as if it will move to investigate shortly
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Thursday June 7th, 2012 12:21:50 PM "C'mon... a bit closer... a bit closer"
Ellie continues to wiggle the bone about the raptor nest.
The suspense is getting to her.
Free action to maintain concentration on Mage Hand
======= Spells in effect: Mage Armor Spells Available to cast: Lvl 1: 5-1=4
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 d20+4=19 ; 2d4+1=7 ; Thursday June 7th, 2012 1:26:38 PM
With a raptor almost perfectly placed directly below him, Yngvar prepares to fire an arrow of acid, he's hoping that the raptor will move foreward another 10' feet so the shot comes from above and behind, but he will also shoot if the raptor turns to flee.
ranged touch hit AC 19; damage 7
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/38 d20+4=12 ; Thursday June 7th, 2012 4:46:18 PM
Meranus continues stalking around...unfortunately, he was also distracted by the bone - ...Delayed chemical reaction? The timing on that though... tossing in a catalyst? - and doesn't quite notice that twig in time (Stealth: 12)
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 22/23 d20+7=8 ; Thursday June 7th, 2012 5:19:05 PM I'll be opening combat now. I was debating about whether or not to do it, but that Stealth check decided it for me.
Toregan decides to cut their losses as Meranus gives himself away. He fires at the small injured raptor, savoring the chance to exact a bit of vengeance on the beast that nearly killed him. He then calls out, "Meranus, flank them!" before reloading his crossbow.
Standard action: Using readied action to fire at Rt2, keeping damage and attack roll. Attack roll (+7)(In case I need to make a new one): 8 (Nat 1) Move action to reload
Really hope I can use my previous roll.
Ambush round 3 d20+17=34 ; d20+14=24 ; Friday June 8th, 2012 10:49:41 AM
Ellie continues to wriggle the bone, the anticipation running through her. Yngvar waits quietly, undetected high above and has his attack at the ready. Meranus too is distracted by the moving bone and steps on a stick giving away his position Torregan fires his crossbow, knowing Meranus's position is now known, calling for him to move in.
The crossbow bolt strikes.
The larger Raptor (rt3) closes, moving just south of the nest on a line towards Meranus. The wounded, now severely, raptor (rt2) moves south and out towards Meranus as well putting a large tree between himself and Torregan completely blocking the rangers line of fire. The last Raptor (rt1) remains hidden from view . [Stealth 34]
After the larger raptor moves towards Meranus, Yngvar lets loose with his spell, striking it.
The Raptor 's head whips back over its shoulder and scans the area. [Perception 24] and locates the cause of the attack in the tree nearly 40' up.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/38 Friday June 8th, 2012 12:28:27 PM (link is broken)
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 d20+4=19 ; 2d4+1=7 ; Friday June 8th, 2012 12:43:02 PM link seems dead
Yngvar smiles and fires off his second acid arrow.
Acid Arrow hit AC 19; dam 7
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/38 d20+5=9 ; Friday June 8th, 2012 1:06:36 PM
Meranus tries to take advantage of his adversary's distraction and comes within five feet of the beast, close enough for his horns to do some damage...in theory.
(It's hard to tell without the updated map, but if the raptor was coming towards me, I should be able to reach it. That tree blocks a charge though. Attack: 9, alas.)
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 22/23 d20+7=14 ; d8+2=5 ; Friday June 8th, 2012 10:35:13 PM Use the previous link. Its been updated. As Toregan reloads, he shifts his focus to the one that has targeted Yngvar and lets his bolt fly.
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC22*/12/20* - CMD 17 - HP29/29] d20+5=20 ; d6+2=5 ; d6+8=11 ; d20+8=27 ; Saturday June 9th, 2012 3:03:43 AM
Ellie can sense Rishka's impatience and telepathically gives her the ok "Go on then", before casting Mage Armor on her eidolon.
Rishka leaps from the bushes, navigating around the trees and towards raptor#2. She bites at the monster, hoping to finish it off (Hit AC20 for 5pts damage)
Ellie maintains her position hiding in the foliage, and alert for any more signs of danger (Perception: 11 - whoops, forgot to change the die. Perception: 27)
======= Spells in effect: Mage Armor (x2) Spells Available to cast: Lvl 1: 5-2=3
Ambush round 3 Saturday June 9th, 2012 10:43:58 AM
I'll get the link fixed when I get home this afternoon
Link is fixed.....you will want to go in and double check your actions
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/38 Saturday June 9th, 2012 2:33:28 PM (Meranus couldn't reach r1, but could reach r2, so he goes to RS15/16. Unfortunately, it's still a miss, especially since this one will now have soft cover.)
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC22*/12/20* - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Monday June 11th, 2012 3:57:09 AM checking in. Ellie & Rishka's actions still hold true
Ambush round 4 d20+3=10 ; d20+3=23 ; d20+3=21 ; d20+5=21 ; 2d6=10 ; d8+2=10 ; Monday June 11th, 2012 8:06:05 AM
Meranus heads around th tree but missis with his horns. Yngvar sends another arrow of acid into the larger raptor. the thing peers with seeming hatred at the highly perched wizard. Rishka bounds out and around the trees to close on the raptor to the south. The Rpato lashes out with a talon as the other worldly cat closes but misses [Readied attack Hit AC 10] Rishka's attack hits and kills the animal. Torregan fires at the larger raptor but the cover of the trees intercepts the bolt and he misses.
The raptor falls under Rishka's attack and the other 2 chirp and hiss loudly. Both raptors break towards Rishka working in concert to start circling her.
Thier talons tear strike leaving deep crimson lines on Rishka [Rt1 attack Hit AC 23 crit 21 Dmg 10] [Rt 3 Attack Hit AC 21 dmg 10]
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC22*/12/20* - CMD 17 - HP19/29] d20+5=21 ; d20+5=19 ; d20+5=22 ; d6+2=4 ; d6+2=5 ; d6+2=3 ; d20+6=23 ; d8=2 ; Monday June 11th, 2012 9:50:28 AM
Though the tree blocks her line of sight, Ellie feels Rishka's pain and knows what has happened.
Rishka though is far from through.
The "cat" takes a step forward and digs her teeth and claws in to the raptor in front of her
Ellie moves from the bushes and fires her crossbow at the closest raptor
Ellie: Move to O9 Attack RT3 Hit AC21 (Rolled 23, -4 penalty for shooting into melee, +2 for Rishka flanking) for 2pts
Rishka: 5ft step to O17 Attack RT3 Bite - Hit AC21 for 4pts Claw #1 - Hit AC19 for 5pts Claw #2 - Hit AC22 for 3pts
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Monday June 11th, 2012 12:01:33 PM
Yngvar will hold his action, and see how things progress.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 22(16NL)/23 d20+3=6 ; d6=6 ; Monday June 11th, 2012 1:50:38 PM
Toregan jumps down from his perch, and ends up wrenching his ankle on the ground and falls over. Grunting, he manages to get up and prepares to fight the raptors.
Move action (I think) to jump down willingly Acrobatics check to avoid damage (+3) vs DC 15: 6 Fail Nonlethal damage from falling (1d6): 6 Move action to get up from prone
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/38 d20+4=22 ; d8+6=14 ; Monday June 11th, 2012 2:02:28 PM
Meranus squeezes through the trees (to QR19-20) for a clear shot at the largest beast. With a loud grunt, he drives his horns toward the lizardflesh... (22 to hit, 14 max damage)
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC22*/12/20* - CMD 17 - HP19/29] Monday June 11th, 2012 11:11:40 PM OOC: Since Meranus would be flanking the raptor (along with Rishka) does he also get sneak attack damage?
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/38 d6=6 ; Tuesday June 12th, 2012 1:35:24 AM (OoC: Nope, with the squeezing rules (which I assume apply here), he can only make it so far. If they don't apply, well, that would still be max damage at 20. Wow. Why the love, roller? I gotta go make a lotto roll...)
Ambush round 5 d20+5=25 ; d20+5=17 ; 2d8+4=15 ; d20+5=7 ; Tuesday June 12th, 2012 9:16:09 AM
Ellie comes around the tree and fires her crossbow, striking the Raptor [Flanking only applies when making melee attacks and you have to be on opposite sides of the defender] Yngvar will hold his action, and see how things progress Torregan drops from the tree but lands extraordinarily hard gods please let no one have noticed that Mernus steps up [Rt3 is the larger one so I am adjusting your move as i read Meranus wants the bigger Raptor] The minotaurs horns tear deep into the wounded Raptor
The Larger raptor screams back at Meranus and lunges. The talon strikes deep into the minotaurs thigh [Hit AC 25 crit 17 Dmg 15
The other Raptor shifts as well, creating a flank on Rishka and attacks the 'cat' [Hit AC 7] Striking nothing but the air and perhaps an everpresent insect
The trees block Yngvar, Ellie and Torregans line of sight and affect from thier current positions
Flanking When making a melee attack, you get a +2 flanking bonus if your opponent is threatened by another enemy character or creature on its opposite border or opposite corner. When in doubt about whether two characters flank an opponent in the middle, trace an imaginary line between the two attackers' centers. If the line passes through opposite borders of the opponent's space (including corners of those borders), then the opponent is flanked. Exception: If a flanker takes up more than 1 square, it gets the flanking bonus if any square it occupies counts for flanking. Only a creature or character that threatens the defender can help an attacker get a flanking bonus. Creatures with a reach of 0 feet can't flank an opponent
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC22*/12/20* - CMD 17 - HP19/29] d20+5=6 ; d20+5=21 ; d20+5=12 ; d6+2=6 ; d6+2=7 ; Tuesday June 12th, 2012 11:43:04 AM
Ellie blinks in surprise as Toregan falls from the sky to land in front of her. "You ok?" she asks while reloading her crossbow.
Rishka tries to put the large raptor down for good, but seems to be getting disorientated by the attacks
Rishka Attack RT3 Bite - Hit AC6 - Nat1 = Miss Claw #1 - Hit AC21 for 6pts Claw #2 - Optimistically Hit AC12 for 7pts
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 d3=3 ; Tuesday June 12th, 2012 11:53:14 AM
Yngvar starts firing acid splashes at the nest, hoping to distract the raptors. If there are eggs in the nest, he is trying to avoid them.
dam = 3
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 d20+4=11 ; Tuesday June 12th, 2012 11:54:08 AM and the attack roll after hitting the wrong button...
Hit DC 11
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 22(16NL)/23 d20+4=13 ; d6+4=10 ; d6=3 ; Tuesday June 12th, 2012 1:45:32 PM "I'll be fine." Toregan replies as he drops his crossbow and takes out his hand-axe and rapier as he moves towards the raptors. He turns the corner of the tree and uses the flank with Meranus to viciously strike out at the larger raptor with his rapier.
Drop Corssbow as free action Move to O16 (if O15 would be considered threatened, stop there and attack.) Draw weapons as part of move action Attack w/Rapier (+4, +2 flank, +2 Beast): 17 Damage (1d6+4): 10 Sneak Attack (1d6): 3
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 33/38 d20+6=25 ; d8+6=13 ; d6=1 ; Tuesday June 12th, 2012 6:02:19 PM
Taken aback by the raptor's savage attack, the pain quickly turns to anger and Meranus lashes out at the now-distracted animal (25 to hit, 14 damage). "You DARE!"
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC22*/12/20* - CMD 17 - HP19/29] Wednesday June 13th, 2012 12:37:25 AM OOC:
Just letting people know that a Tapestry game has opened up. Tapestry games are short adventures (typically 3mths) that are open to everyone in the Wold. It doesn't matter if you have a character in a campaign, you can still join in a Tap game with a brand new character!
This particular Tap is for, wait for it, level 20 eidolons! That's right. A level 20 adventure. It's open to the first 8 people, and looks like 5 have already signed up - myself included :)
If you're interested, please drop by the Giggling Ghost and make a post.
Ambush round 6 d20+3=14 ; Wednesday June 13th, 2012 7:49:57 AM
Rishka's claw connects and sends the raptor to the ground dying Yngvar hurls an acid glob into the nest, the wizard cannot see any eggs from his perch nor does he remember any there being any when they searched the nest several hours ago. Torregan closes to melee range, drawing his axe and rapier [As Rt3 is dead I continued your move an additional 5' so next round you can Full attack]
Meranus is robbed of his kill by Rishka's claw and his rage is taken out on the other raptor, seriously wounding it
The raptor hisses and shrieks, if these animals had higher reasoning skills as they have demonstrated, those skills have abandoned this animal as it darts in at Meranus rather than heeding the instincts of survival. [Hit AC 14....miss]
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