(Rob C) Ellie -- AC14/13/11 - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Monday August 13th, 2012 12:06:25 AM "Trading post? Yes, that's right. About half a day or so. It's still a bit dangerous to travel around there though, what with the flying monsters and all. If you like, we might be able to swing back past this area once we have hunted one of the big ones down. We could then escort you back to the Trading post"
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 Monday August 13th, 2012 1:33:40 PM "Hunting big ones! Sounds fun!" Ragnarök says cheerful and to Nathanial he says : "Why don't we go hunt with them and then we can all travel back to the trading post! We still have some time before we have to deliver the package no?"
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Monday August 13th, 2012 3:20:23 PM "By all means, come hunt with us..." under breath "more snack choices for the dino's and i may make it back alive."
Having completed one hat, Yngvar tosses it before him and starts on another. "Don't all rush to keep dry at once."
Raven HP 22/22 AC 17 CMD Monday August 13th, 2012 3:43:23 PM
Raven removes her wet gloves and warms herself by the fire lost in thought. She face and eyes look tormented by the memory's that the conversation has recalled while staring into the fire.
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 18/14/14 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 8/9 Monday August 13th, 2012 3:58:56 PM "The more the merrier indeed...who knows how wrong the academic knowledge about the particular dinosaurs we're hunting today is...they all say they're peaceful but as far as I remember, no book on this place mentioned flora of the moving murderous kind either, so there's that."
Faust sits by the fire and tries to get his clothes dried out.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 37/38 Monday August 13th, 2012 9:50:38 PM *GhohgurglesnrtGHHHOOOHerhemtchtchghoooh...*
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC14/13/11 - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Monday August 13th, 2012 10:00:38 PM
Ellie turns to look curiously at Meranus. She doesn't know him well enough yet to soak his hand in warm water while he sleeps. "Maybe tomorrow night" she smiles to herself at the thought.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 23/23 Monday August 13th, 2012 11:51:58 PM "I d-don't mind i-if you.....um, if you d-decide to t-t-tag along. W-we could probably use t-the help." Toregan says as he continues to search for firewood to keep the fire going.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Tuesday August 14th, 2012 3:29:58 AM checking in
Scattered showers and a chance of death Tuesday August 14th, 2012 12:25:26 PM
Nathanial reaches out and scoops up the hat that Yngvar finshed and places it on his head. "Nice hat thank, you and," he scratches his stubbly chin and eyes the group at large, "Go with you hunting one of the big ones huh? I am not a fan of groups, but Crow here seems high on a new adventure. Suppose I'm not as exciting as he would like. I'll tag along, sleeping sinle in the jungle is a bad idea, I'm Sure you can agree. So let's dry ourselves off and you can fill Crow and me in on more exactly what you have in mind."
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 d20+9=19 ; Tuesday August 14th, 2012 2:53:40 PM "Great Nath!" Ragnarök smiles at his companion visibly pleased that he decided to set aside his aversion for larger groups. The monk does understand his companion's hesitation for joining in because even though it's good to have an extra set of hands... they do produce a lot more noise... and these woods aren't particularly friendly for the non-quiet ones.
Acknowledging Nathanial's question Rag also asks for more details about this larger group's quest: "Yes please enlighten us... what are you hunting for?"
With that said, Ragnarök goes to sit next to his companion and awaits answers from the group. While sitting down he does keep a wary eye and ear out for trouble that might lurk near the camp site.
[perception 19]
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 18/14/14 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 8/9 Tuesday August 14th, 2012 4:49:48 PM "Well...we're currently looking for a parasaurolophus to collect its hide. If any of you is unfamiliar with the specific name, it's one of the herbivore ones with a weird shaped head, with a big crest extension to the back of the head, making it look a bit like an axe, a pretty unique shape, even when considering other creatures.", says Faust, drawing a rough sketch of the parasaurolophus' head on the ground with a stick.
"Did any of you guys see one of those on your way here? Supposedly, these things walk in groups, so it shouldn't be hard to remember if you did pass by these dinos."
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 37/38 Tuesday August 14th, 2012 10:29:58 PM
Meranus rolls on his back, innocently ending the lives of countless insects. For the senseless tragedy, the forest observes a moment of sil- no,, wait, it's still as loud as ever.
Raven HP 22/22 AC 17 CMD Tuesday August 14th, 2012 10:49:15 PM
Raven continus to reflect on memorys for a time but soon comes to . where do you call home Ragnarok?
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 d20+5=9 ; Wednesday August 15th, 2012 11:52:14 AM "Sleeping alone in the jungle..." Yngvar grins at the new guy before rolling his eyes to Raven and Ellie, "good luck with that."
Chuckling, Yngvar starts on a larger hat for Meranus.
Craft: Wicker = 9
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 Wednesday August 15th, 2012 3:59:57 PM
Ragnarök carefully listens to the description Faust gives of the parasaurolophus... curious creature that must be... then a hint of a smile and a twinkle in the eyes reveals Rag's already looking forward for the hunt.
"I hail from Floating City", the Monk says to Raven, "... and have been sent from our Dojo to find 'myself' in the wilder-lands of Cthonia before I am allowed to return. When or in what event that will be only Domi knows. It was on my way from Floating City that I met Nathanial who was also on his way for Cthonia... we've been travelling since."
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 18/14/14 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 8/9 Wednesday August 15th, 2012 4:34:23 PM
Faust shows obvious surprise by widening his eyes at Ragnarök's declaration.
"Floating City? No kidding...! Nice to meet another 'floater' around these parts!", there is a hint of joy or nostalgia in the drow's voice, but then a smirk, [b]"Curious place to 'find yourself' though...most people I know prefer a pub or lame adventuring...and by that I mean 'adventuring where others have already adventured before and as such there is at least a stinking road to follow'."
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 23/23 d20+7=9 ; Wednesday August 15th, 2012 5:47:50 PM
Toregan continues to dry off, sparing a casual glance at the forest around them.
Perception (+7): 9
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 37/38 Wednesday August 15th, 2012 6:32:16 PM checking in
Raven HP 22/22 AC 17 CMD Wednesday August 15th, 2012 11:25:40 PM
Raven grabs a small bag of seeds from her pack and dumps some in her hand Ra come down here when he is sitting on hand she will introduce him to the new party members
Scattered showers and a chance of death Thursday August 16th, 2012 11:51:02 AM
The group settles in as the rain continues, but thanks to Torregan's fire the under side of the tree is quite dry warm and downright pleasant. Nathaniel grimaces at Ragnarok excitement and runs his hand through his beard. "Looks like we are going to be rained in for the night. I'll take second watch. In the meantime, any plans on taking one of them down. I've never tried. They run in herds though". Nathaniel gets comfortable by the fire and produces a bamboo wrapped bottle, uncorks it and takes a drink. He then hands the bottle to Ragnarok. The strong whiskey smell is unmistakable
Scattered showers and a chance of death Thursday August 16th, 2012 11:52:46 AM
The night passes and morning arrives with the storm having stopped at some point in the third watch
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 Thursday August 16th, 2012 3:24:07 PM
After a good drink from the whiskey Nath brought along on their trip, Ragnarök sleeps quietly without worrying much for the hunt that awaits them.
Next dawn Rag is up quickly and does some morning practices. For those not knowing what he's doing it seems as though he's just waving his arms in seemingly random gestures. Legs wide apart and now and then a foot slowly goes up till it appears to float in the air above the monks head...
Half an hour later he joins the group... takes a nibble from his trailing rations and asks : "Shall we go hunting?!"
Raven HP 22/22 AC 17 CMD Thursday August 16th, 2012 7:40:02 PM
Raven watches Ragnorak with some intrest but goes about her normal morning ritual about dawn as well with some quiet prayer After her praying she uses some water to clean up, puts on her armor and robe back on and
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 23/23 Thursday August 16th, 2012 8:23:06 PM
Toregan wakes up and does a check up on his gear, making sure the rain hasn't harmed it. Once that is done he makes sure of the path to take and waits for the others to prepare. He basely spares a glance at Ragnarok's training exercises. After being with Meranus for so long, even the strange motions that Ragnarok goes through seem normal.
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC14/13/11 - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Friday August 17th, 2012 12:03:53 AM
Ellie completes her morning rituals, summoning Rishka to her side. The two watch Ragnarok, uh, work.
She cooks up a meager breakfast of oats for the party, which she passes around with a smile on her face. "We can't hunt on an empty stomach now"
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Friday August 17th, 2012 1:03:26 AM "Here Meranus, try this on for size. It should keep the rain off your head and shoulders." The oversized hat has two prominent holes in it for Meranus' horns.
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 18/14/14 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 9/9 d20+10=28 ; Friday August 17th, 2012 2:08:47 AM
Faust gets into his bedroll, but about 10 minutes later he silently slaps himself in the forehead and goes through his stuff, taking couple minutes to prepare one of his extracts and drinking it up. A
s the morning comes, he wakes up from sleeping much better this uneventful night, waking up slowly and checking his breath before addressing the party, making sure to speak before Yngvar and Raven have set their spells for the day, "Well, I did some thinking before my mind transited to the dream world and I guess it would be smart to have some sort of plan on dealing with the parasaurolophuses. As we only need one of these oversized lizards, I thought about somehow trapping one or two of them in a way that it cannot escape and scaring the others away, probably with fire or something...anyone knows that spell that makes noises? Can that be used to mimic a large carnivorous saur's roar?"
"That way, we only have to deal with one parasaurolophus. Should make the whole encounter as uneventful as possible and keep our resources depletion to a minimum. Just a rough idea, the details still need to be worked out, I might attempt to make a Tanglefoot Bag, but I'm unsure if the necessary components are available around or how much time it would take to gather them. So that might not be the best idea for that reason alone, you guys know this jungle better than anyone who ever published a book on this place does, if anyone got something, I'm all long ears."
"Oh yes, also, I apologize for a silly mistake I'm guilty to have committed: one of the spells that I have in my book here happens to be Crafter's Fortune, which, as anyone arcane-related most probably knows, is a simple spell with a very long duration that aids the subject on his next attempt at crafting anything. Since I tend to leave at least three unused extracts each day and may a battle surface I won't have any time at all to make any use of them mid-battle, it's a smart idea to use at least two of them as Crafter's Fortunes before we get our rest, if we have a rough plan decided on the night, we might even choose specifically who will be drinking, but regardless, doing it in this fashion allows us to benefit from the spell's effect while allowing me to still prepare all of my extracts for the following day", he takes a deep breath after saying too much.
"Anyway, if per chance I forget once again about these extracts, please, be sure to remind me this night, it might not be much nor I believe it will be the difference between life and death, but since we have the option of benefiting from this nearly free of charge increase in our abilities, I absolutely can't see any reason not to do it."
Knowledge (nature) to try to determine if the needed materials for a Tanglefoot Bag might be available in the jungle at around the party's location (+10): 28
The extract Faust drank last night was a Crafter's Fortune prepared at +1 CL as per Magic Dweller trait, which will give Faust a +5 in his next Craft check made within the next 4 days
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 37/38 Friday August 17th, 2012 5:44:39 AM
Meranus slides his horns into the holes and slides it along until it's on his head. He gives his head an experimental shake, and thanks Yngvar. "Pretty cunning, don't ya think?"
At Faust's declaration, the minotaur turns swiftly and points his finger at the drow. "AHA! So you admit that your "magics" are mostly just chemical reactions, then! I knew it!"
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Friday August 17th, 2012 11:56:16 AM "Not a bad idea."
Yngvar pulls his spellbook out and starts flipping through it, selecting his spells for the day.
Raven HP 22/22 AC 17 CMD Friday August 17th, 2012 1:31:59 PM
Raven waits for the party to rise and get ready.
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 18/14/14 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 9/9 Friday August 17th, 2012 2:06:17 PM
Faust looks perplexed, "W-what the...how...how did you get that from...what I just said...?"
He rubs his eyes in frustration and then continues, "Ok...on a technical level you're both correct and wrong. Yes, there are chemical reactions involved sometimes, however that is not all that is needed, you also need to drop a specific amount of arcane energy in the correct fashion...it's really hard to explain in detail for someone not initiated (hell, even some initiated), but think of it like this: you are a strong member of the taur race and has your two very thick and strong arms, correct?"
"Now, would it be correct to say that you use the exact same motion and strength to lift a fragile human baby and to punch someone in the face so their nose meet the back their head? Arcane magic is a lot like that, especially for the natural practitioners, but nonetheless vital for a learned caster such as myself and mr. Hefnd here. Take for example Disguise Self and Shield, neither requires any sort of material component, but both are vastly different in effect. I'll gladly show you at some night if we have the chance, as much as I'd like to do so now, the amount of arcane energy I'm able to produce and control before having to rest is limited, so spending two extracts this early in the morning without any practical purpose is very against our best interest."
He smirks, "But that's on a theory level, I could go on all day talking about that, my father has researched and published some books on the matter...and had many more notes and roughs lying on his study, which I read and understood to the core; but I believe that you are more of a practical sort of guy, mr. Stormhorn, so allow me to demonstrate.", he picks up one of his hide sphere bombs, "Remember this from the other night? I threw it and *boom*, fire, correct? But I wonder what would happen if I threw it at you...RIGHT THIS INSTANT!!"
With a quick motion he flings the bomb at Meranus' direction, hitting him in the shoulder, but the sphere pathetically bounces off Meranus' hide and flops on the ground, with absolutely zero effect. "See? Nothing. Why? Because the chemicals are there, but the reaction itself won't take place until activated with arcane energy, so unless I concentrate and activate it, it's just useless junk bits of reagents with zero value. Now...the next part of the demonstration would be me activating that particular bomb and showing that I can even control the end result using only my control of arcane energy, but throwing a potentially incendiary object while at a rather small space which has a tree for a ceiling doesn't sound like the smartest idea; as much control that I have over the result, my theories aren't fully fleshed out, ergo, for now, the result will be fire, but I personally believe that soon I should be able to mimic a Fog Cloud effect with them, I just have to find the exact wave of arcane energy that needs to...to--"
"-Ahem-, sorry, lost myself in thought there...anyway, here's what I will do: I want you to hold onto this one bomb. Make a specific mark on it and even throw it around couple times, I guarantee that, by itself, it won't do anything. On a more proper location, once you're fully convinced that this thing does nothing, I shall then activate and throw it to prove that, while there are chemicals at work, that's not all that there is at work."[/b]
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Friday August 17th, 2012 2:54:42 PM
Yngvar listens intently to Faust's description, and winces when he throws the bomb at the taur, "umm, not a good idea, even if inert."
Closing his spell book, Yngvar sits back and smiles, "what he's trying to say is that his grasp of the power of the arcane is limited and he needs substantially more... 'help' to force his will on the world. Now a true practitioner of the arcane arts, like myself, studies to control the world by force of will alone." Yngvar holds out his hand and with a quick incantation a gently glowing orb of green energy manifests above his palm, slowly swirling while Yngvar looks about before grabbing a brnach and placing it on the ground before his feet. Dropping the orb onto the branch, it splashes and hisses as it dissolves the branch into two pieces.
[b]"Occasionally I will use a small component that is related to the result I desire, yet I know of some wizards that have overcome even that minor need.
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 d20+9=26 ; Friday August 17th, 2012 3:09:38 PM
With some amusement Ragnarök listens to Faust ranting on about chemicals, magic and bombs... then Yngvar kicks in and Ragnarök can't help but find this whole display quite hilarious. Despite the fact that magic may come in handy and those bombs sounds pretty useful, the Monk still prefers a nice fist fight.
What worries him most is that this new group isn't at all cautious... throwing around unarmed bombs, dropping splashing green energy around... but above all else talking quietly surely isn't their forte... Ragnarök casts a worried eye at Nathanial but at the same time he can't hide the smile he wears on his mouth...
Yet even with all the racket Ragnarök is able to keep a keen eye and ear out for trouble...
[Perception 26]
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 18/14/14 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 9/9 Friday August 17th, 2012 4:35:07 PM
Faust gives a mean look at Yngvar as he mentions that Faust is less of an arcane practitioner than himself. "Now, now...you're twisting the situation and intent here...while yes, I do require an extra focus when casting my spells, namely this special elixir I use as a catalyst for my arcane power to gain shape, it's by no means a 'help', in a sense it can be said that my understanding of the arcane might be even greater than yours...but that's besides the point. These things that I do, are merely a theory or, rather, an experiment on the art of transforming raw arcane power into physical effects, the different ways that a spellcaster is able to twist and bend these powers to produce similar yet different results, such a Bard who creates magic out of music and, last but not least, the relationship between potions mechanics and actual spells."
"As you most probably know yourself, there are severe limitations when turning a spell into a potion, such as the power of the spell itself but, even below that, there's the limitation of which spells you can put in it. Spelling it out loud, spells that affect the caster himself, meaning that there is no targeting of its effects, normally can't be made into a potion.", he holds up one of his extract vials with a transparent liquid inside and goes on, smirking, "However, I have devised a way to mimic the effect, this special inert elixir you see in this vial works just like my own body and self, as far as my methodology of casting is concerned. This means that, unlike you, my dear friend, I am fully capable of, for example, 'casting' Disguise Self on mr. Stormhorn here instead of myself simply by having him drink the activated form of this extract. On a similar note, but more of a side-effect as opposed to my true intention, my spells are pre-cast and prepared in a different method, ergo, they only need the action of drinking the vial to take effect, and I don't have to concern myself with having enough room to wave my arms around or not nor have to walk around using only cloth in fear that metal or hide might cause conflict with the flow of arcane energy in my body."
"My bombs serve and function in similar fashion. I assure that they're completely safe and harmless in their inert state, much like your arcane components, their intention was, however, for them to use a smaller fraction of my arcane energy, in an attempt to be able to 'cast' more spells without the need for having a greater arcane reserve or control. Since my focus with them as actual combat, as opposed to straight utility or perfection of one self, I based the design on the workings of the Fireball spell, which does a decent job at maximizing the effect while maintaining the arcane cost decently low, which is why the end result is a gulf of flame."
He finally seems to be close to the end of his digression as he starts to lose his irritating cocky smirk, "All that said, take no offense of my words, my friend, as I said before, this is mostly an experiment and exploring of unforeseen nuances and options within the standard academic arcane practice methodology that I'm conducting, it's by no means meant to be better than standard arcane casting, just comparable in effect and equally valuable in the field...if my theories and ideas prove to be true and useful, I plan on publishing books about it and see if I can stir the arcane academic world a bit."
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 23/23 Friday August 17th, 2012 5:55:12 PM
Toregan listens intently Faust as he explains how his alchemy works. He seems quite interested in what the alchemist has to say and the theory behind it. Now that the conversation seems to be dying down, Toregan politely interrupts them. "While i am quite interested in your work and theories Faust, and even more interested in your attempts to convince Meranus of the existence of magic, we should probably continue this conversation as we walk."
Scattered showers and a chance of death Sunday August 19th, 2012 7:15:49 PM
Faust begins to try and explain his abilities to Meranus and soon a rather in depth conversation on alchemy and arcane power ensues. Yngvar and Faust go back and forth as the evening wanes as the others watch and listen. An interesting subject to some and pure nonsense to others
Ragnarok casts an eye at Nathanial during the exchange and receives a mild grimace in return. Rolling his eyes, Nathanial blows a stray hair from his face and moves to the drip line of the great tree facing the direction the group will travel tomorrow. Apparently taking the first watch, he draws his recurved long bow and loosely fits an arrow. "I'll wake the drow 'Faust'. In a few hours"
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 37/38 Monday August 20th, 2012 12:12:08 AM
Meranus started snoring again once it was clear that neither magician was going to admit their folly.
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC14/13/11 - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Monday August 20th, 2012 3:12:37 AM Sorry for my missed posts last week guys, but all back in action now
Ellie would normally step in to intervene whenever conversations got heated. In this magical debate however, it seems best to just let the boys play. She listens to Yngvar and Ragnarok for a while before the magical debate starts to go over her head. For Ellie, magic is .. well .. magic. She can't explain where her gifts come from or how she controls them.
"Someone wake me for last watch please" she says with a smile, preparing to turn in.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Monday August 20th, 2012 11:02:00 AM How are we at night again? scroll back, 8/17 Faust is suggesting spell preparation at breakfast...
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 37/38 Monday August 20th, 2012 12:23:50 PM What, you've never had breakfast for dinner before? :P We can roll with this.
Raven HP 22/22 AC 17 CMD Monday August 20th, 2012 12:57:19 PM
Raven listens to the heated conversation about magic more as a distraction from boredom then any real interest. Her intrest in the conversation drifts away after a few minutes when it becomes clear that none of it matters and Meranus is snoring again.
Gentlemen I believe that your student has fallen asleep but, its not like he was going to understand or care for a real answer. Its a bit above his understanding as bash it seams to be his way
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 d20+9=13 ; Monday August 20th, 2012 1:57:20 PM
Taking second watch with Faust, Ragnarök practices his Drow knowledge and attempts to chat with him. Interesting fellow this Drow... and Rag is keen on finding out what else he can brew...
Whispering during watch : So... you can brew any spell in those potions of yours?"
While holding guard Ragnarök has a bolt readied just in case and listens to the rain slowly coming down. It dampens the noise of the forest creatures but still the Monk hopes to remain alert. (Perception 13)
The next morning Ragnarök does his exercises and checks to see if anyone knows the heading to these ... euhm... parasa... whatever... dinos.
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 18/14/14 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 9/9 d20+9=28 ; Monday August 20th, 2012 8:23:21 PM
Faust sighs in frustration for not only failing to convince Meranus but for the taur to have fallen asleep mid-speech, but shrugs and ignores the event.
Before everyone gets to sleep, he prepares 2 more doses of Crafter's Fortune and passes it around for anyone who thinks it might be needed.
Later, during the watch as Ragnarök takes a better look at Faust, it he ever saw a drow in his life and paid attention, it's easy to see that Faust's skin tone is much less pale than what you'd expect from a drow, even though it's still of the very characteristic standard gray with a dark blue hue to it.
Faust stays alert with his crossbow loaded at hand, while keeping his bombs ready in his pockets, he whispers back at Ragnarök: "Well...not quite...while it's true that I can make potions of spells that would otherwise be impossible, it doesn't mean that every single spell known to men works under my conversion...for a quick example, take offensive spells such as the aforementioned Fireball or even a simple Silent Image...due to the workings of said spells versus that of my extracts, it's completely impossible to imbue them into the liquid, which is why I focused mostly on transmutation spells and other spells that deal with body alteration or enhancement."
"That's the main reason why I choose to dedicate a smaller portion of my daily arcane energy into my spells and decided to also develop my bombs, just so I don't lose my offensive power, which would be quite a disaster for someone planning on adventuring and not exactly full of free time to develop my physical skills...", he says, while keeping an eye on the surroundings, especially at what's beyond the reach of the fire's light.
Let's just roll with Faust saying all that during dinner instead...so we can start to benefit from Crafter's fortunes...anyone who's got a Craft skill that might be useful in the near future is welcome to chug one flask down and benefit from it.
Perception check (+9): 28 (darkvision)
The jungle's edge Tuesday August 21st, 2012 9:01:02 AM about the minor mix up.
Morning breaks with nothing having tried to eat anyone during the night. The firelight shone reflected in a pair of eyes at one point some distance away, but the owner never revealed themselves or came any closer
Faust has prepared several elixers and the group breaks into some morning routines. Nathaniel collects the two large sacks and sets them across his shoulders after breakfast as the group gets going. It takes the group through midday to reach the edge of the Cthonian jungle. The main treeline ends at a vast stretch of waving grass. The grass is almost wheatlike, about 3 feet high and easily bends in the breezes rolling across them. Currently the wind is moving right to left in general. Trees dot the area in tight groups of 3 to 5.
Ranging across this vast grassland are some of the largest creatures you have ever seen. There are multiple varieties moving about in small family units of about a dozen including the type you were hoping to find. The nearest dinosaurs are a little over six hundred feet away and from here at least you cannot see any predators
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Tuesday August 21st, 2012 3:49:18 PM "Unless we are in some sort of hurry, I believe it would behoove us to find a place to observe and spend a day or two checking their movement patterns and interactions with the other species. And I would want to see if there are any predators, other than us."
Yngvar is taking note of the wind direction, he wants to try and stay downwind from the dino's.
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 Tuesday August 21st, 2012 4:08:51 PM
Ragnarök nods as Yngvar suggest to first study the movement pattern of the creatures. While listening he tries to discern where the wind comes from... Right to left it seems...
"We don't want the wind in our backs... I think we should try to do as Yngvar suggests although two days also means that for two days we can be attacked... Right now anything ahead of us won't smell us but if wind stays like this we should first try to circle before we can approach them from the left. "
Then Rag looks at the trees nearby.
"We're still way too far to get a clear look at the situation... How about we try to move to one of those groups of trees? Preferably those left from us and we climb in to get a decent overview of the surroundings. We may also be able to spot things drawing closer to us. I don't like standing here with the jungle in our backs. We can't be approached unseen near those trees..."
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 37/38 Tuesday August 21st, 2012 5:36:23 PM
[b]"At this point, just assume that there are other predators, but at least we're not the most tempting targets anymore. Still, keep your eyes open. Mine only can still see only one direction, and we've seen predators shorter than this grass before.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 23/23 Tuesday August 21st, 2012 9:37:53 PM
Toregan looks out over the plains with nostalgia, reminded of his home back in the Great Prairie. As Yngvar and Rag suggest scouting out the area and gathering information on their prey, Toregan nods his head in agreement. "A good plan. Out on the plains its not the larger predators you need to watch out for. The smaller ones are the danger here. Going to a group of trees is probably our best bet for security."[/b]
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 18/14/14 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 9/9 Wednesday August 22nd, 2012 2:17:13 AM
Faust looks the new scenery excitedly, following Yngvar's movements and advices.
"I agree that two days seems a bit much...but eh, I'm not the resident hunter, and observing these creatures might give me some nice material for an article on them."
"Oh, and by the way, mr. Stormhorn, I want you to hold onto this...I had it prepared before, but our surroundings were so crammed that it felt like a very bad idea to use it at all, but now...heheheh..."
He hands over one of his vials with a liquid of strange coloration to Meranus, "Quite honestly, this might just convince you that there is magic...but regardless of your personal view on the matter...that's a nice Enlarge extract, if I were to use it, I might even be able to fight on equal terms to you, but if you use it...hell, I'd bet the dinos would be in serious trouble! So, keep it on yourself and drink when we decide to make the attack."
By the way, was I able to determine if the materials for a Tanglefoot Bag are available nearby (so I can gather and create the item while the others keep watch)?
As for the vial handed to Meranus, it's an Enlarge Person extract, CL3 (lasts for 3 minutes)
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC14/13/11 - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 17 - HP29/29] d20+8=22 ; d20+3=9 ; d20+14=34 ; d20=4 ; Wednesday August 22nd, 2012 4:32:23 AM
Ellie listens as Meranus talks. "For a taur, he's not so bad" she smiles to herself at the thought. Rishka rolls her eyes.
"I agree with Meranus. I think based on the past few days we should assume that even standing still we are in danger. Not only that, I worry about leaving the Trading post. We may have inadvertently drawn attention to it through some of our earlier actions. No, I would rather be done with this sooner rather than later, but agree we should proceed with caution"
Ellie readies her crossbow, and together she and Rishka prepare to follow the lead of the others Perception: Ellie: 22, Rishka: 34 Stealth: Ellie 9, Rishka 4. Yeah.....
========== @Meranus: If we've had another nights rest, I think you might be at full hp
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 18/14/14 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 9/9 d20+9=11 ; d20+3=7 ; Wednesday August 22nd, 2012 10:51:28 AM Forgot my rolls.
Perception (+9): 11 Stealth (+3): 7
I'm rolling really well today.
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 d20+9=25 ; d20+10=14 ; Wednesday August 22nd, 2012 2:38:02 PM
Ragnarök listens to his new found companions and how they seem to agree with Yngvar's plan and the idea to move to a nearby patch of trees...
"Well then, to the trees we go , euhm... ", the monk hesitates and looks at the group... "Do you guys have a marching order... and a place for Nathanial and myself to fit in?
He looks to Nathanial and points at his load: "Hand me one of'm friend. They're clumsy to pass through this field quickly."
Ready to move forward Ragnarök checks his new friends... even though they are hunting plant eating dino's he's certain there are others that might crave a nice succulent piece of meet...
[i]"That Minotaur looks a bit chewy... she looks tasty but then again do those dino's care about that... hmmm... "[/b]
Perception 25 Stealth 14
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 d20=7 ; d20+6=25 ; d20+6=22 ; Wednesday August 22nd, 2012 2:43:58 PM
Yngvar takes a look around at the grass, checking for any impediments between him and a nearby copse of trees before sliding a crossbow bolt home. Pulling some of the grasses free he sticks a few bunches into his hat and then starts heading for the selected trees, keeping downwind of any visible dino's, and trying to keep said trees between him and the dino's as well.
Well the grass in the hat idea sucked, Disguise = 7. The sneaking was much better with a 25, and oh yeah, the perception came in at 22.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 38/38 Wednesday August 22nd, 2012 6:28:57 PM "Marching order? How could you small ones march in these weeds? And wouldn't that be loud and slow?" Meranus starts heading for the trees, without marching and as fast as he can.
The jungle's edge d20+10=13 ; Wednesday August 22nd, 2012 9:34:05 PM
The group surveys the area from the treeline for a moment or two. A quick conversation about how to proceed takes place. Stake out the area for a few days, slowly circle into the wind or head to the nearest tree copse? Faust hands Meranus a vial, supposedly it will make him physically larger. At the camp last night the drow did not notice a suitable supply of tar or other resin like material.
Most all in the group think of the other predators that could be about, the raptors they have already encountered could easily hide in these grasses and what could be the most worrisome fact is that no one sees any. Nathanial hands Ragnarok one of the bags and pulling his bow fades to the back of the group to the right hand side. "Just keep your eyes and ears open Crow."
In the end the group heads towards the nearest tree grouping. Meranus sets the pace, Torregan and Nathanial fall in and Faust, Yngvar, Ellie and Ragnarok quickly find it to be much faster than theirs. The first three are moving at 60' and the rest are moving at 30. At this rate the lead group will be at the trees nearly 100' before the rest
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 d20+9=20 ; d20+10=20 ; Wednesday August 22nd, 2012 11:48:56 PM "Stick together folks... better to be all there or no one at all...", Ragnarök whispers...
A bit surprised perhaps that the group has no set marching order or plan on how to get from here to there (scattered or single file? As fast as possible or cautious) Ragnarök follows holding his pace to match the speed of the slowest ones. He doesn't like the noisy speed at which the quickest ones are going either...
The bag he now holds poses little encumbrance... even with his hands full he's well capable of fighting whatever comes alone...
Curious on what they will encounter in these plains there now is a big smile from anticipation and excitement on the Monk's face... a twinkle in the eyes can't hide his hopes for a good and honest fight. Animals fight honestly... it's just mankind that doesn't...
Perception 20 Stealth 20
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC14/13/11 - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 17 - HP29/29] d20+8=22 ; d20+3=12 ; d20+14=18 ; d20=11 ; Thursday August 23rd, 2012 9:05:07 AM "Haste has its purposes, but I'd much prefer we take some caution" Elllie keeps her mouth closed for fear, and grips her crossbow tightly. Rishka pads along beside her master.
Raven HP 22/22 AC 17 CMD Thursday August 23rd, 2012 9:52:17 AM
OOC sorry about the last two missed post, I had a busy few days but back on track will post later
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 38/38 Thursday August 23rd, 2012 7:13:58 PM
Meranus stops, turns, and looks at the stragglers. The grass by his right leg shudders as he somehow manages to tap his foot...
Raven HP 22/22 AC 17 CMD Thursday August 23rd, 2012 8:57:42 PM
Raven stands at the treeline in awe at the size of the creatures really are as the book she read don't do the creature justice. there so big she says softly to no one. She spend the whole time that the party is in the medow fascinated and studYing the creatures. Raven trys to keep up to the group as the move but is still to distracted to move faster even if Meranus wished it.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 23/23 d20+7=20 ; Thursday August 23rd, 2012 9:05:44 PM
Toregan slows down to the pace of the slower group and keeps an eye on the grass and horizon for any potential carnivorous threats.
Perception (+7): 20
The Green Grass Grows All Around d20+10=14 ; Friday August 24th, 2012 8:46:49 AM
A call from Ragnarok catches Meranus' attention along with Torregan and Nathanial. Torregan heads back to the main group as Meranus glares back at the slower moving heroes. Nathanial stays put next to the taur, but keeps his eyes towards the trees and to the right. Raven moves in a slight daydream, her eyes fixed on the great creatures roaming the grasslands before. They are simply awe inspiring, her steps are slow and distracted as she keeps an eye on the great lizards.
The rest of the group, still trying to move quietly and carefully and keeping a watchful eye about them, make it to where Meranus and Nathanial wait.
The wind still blows from right to left and there are no signs of any Carnivore or other threats. The Party, regrouped, sets out for the copse of trees and in a few tense minutes the party arrives.
The stand of trees covers about 50' and consists of 3 large trees, a couple small ones and some brush. Eight adult Parasaurolophus graze with some other huge dinosaurs. The group is able to identify a small herd of 8 adult Ankylosaurus by its thick bony armor, domelike back and tail ending in a bony club. Also relative close are 6 adult Triceraptos. All three of the groups appear to have at least 2 young
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 18/14/14 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 9/9 Friday August 24th, 2012 9:03:37 AM "Whoa...these things are truly massive..."
"So...we wait and watch now?", whispers Faust, trying to make as little noise as possible.
"It's obvious we'll need to scare most of these dinos away from us at some point, but any idea how to prevent the ones we actually want to stay from running too?"
Raven HP 22/22 AC 17 CMD Friday August 24th, 2012 9:58:25 AM
Raven Added to the conversation what about if we send the quietest of us to surround one slowly and all attack on command, we might be able to drop it in a single mass attack, its crude but should work, our only issue the will be the smell of blood attracting the predators
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 d20+6=12 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+6=21 ; Friday August 24th, 2012 12:07:50 PM "Yeah I think we should definitely wait and see if those other creatures will go elsewhere... or perhaps if we are lucky those we need leave these plains and we can tag along... or even better... one can stray from the group... does anyone of you know of a way how to lure such creatures away?? Think a young would do for your assignment?"
Ragnarök hands back the sack to Nathanial and then looks up to the tallest trees and begins climbing hoping to find a spot where he'll have a good overview of their surroundings. Still he's not very succesfull... the tree is harder to scale it seems... perhaps a second attempt... now it works!
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 18/14/14 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 9/9 d20+10=14 ; Friday August 24th, 2012 1:08:19 PM "Doesn't seem wise to attack the younger ones, if they're anything like other animals, they'll be very protective of their youth, we may end up as the center of attention of two or more adults. If anything, we should look for an older one which is likely to be left behind so the pack can escape."
"I'm not sure if there's anything in particular that could attract these animals, but let me think for a moment..."
Faust thinks for a moment, trying to remember something that might attract these particular dinosaurs.
Knowledge(nature) to see if there's any substance that has any chance of attracting a herbivore (+10): 14
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 23/23 Saturday August 25th, 2012 2:44:50 PM
While, Ragnarok watches the plains from above, Toregan watches them from ground level, scanning the horizon and surrounding grasses for any threats. "Swarming one is a decent tactic, but with them all in a group it would be hard to separate on from the rest. Miss Ellie, Yngvar, do you happen to have anything in mind for even slowing one of those creatures down? If we can do that we might be able to drive away the rest of the pack leaving us with one."
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 38/38 Sunday August 26th, 2012 9:40:34 PM "I think we've just demonstrated that them leaving would be a bad thing for us. I'm not sure I could keep up with those monstrous strides, and half of you can't keep up with us, so who would be protecting you?" Meranus snorts and continues. "I've read accounts of some of your fellow shortleggers hunting by having one person chase the quarry to where the rest of the group is. If it's for sustenance, such tactics may be called for. If we can take the meat back..."
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC14/13/11 - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Sunday August 26th, 2012 10:10:23 PM
Ellie mentally goes through the list of spells she has prepared. None come to mind as being of particular use for slowing dinosaurs down. "I have a grease spell prepared, but the size of those creatures would render it next to useless. No, I don't believe I have any spell prepared that could effectively slow them down." she responds to Toregan
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 18/14/14 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 9/9 Monday August 27th, 2012 10:49:20 AM
Faust listens carefully, "Well, I don't know exactly how much weight these things have, but I do have one spell that greatly increases one's strength for carrying and dragging things, it should allow us to at least take most of it, if not all of it."
"As for cornering these things...yeah, my spells are for self-enhancement only while my bombs still can only go boom...but...what about...illusions? Considering animals' limited understanding of the world, I would expect them to be pretty susceptible to illusions...ergo, if anyone knows any illusion spells, we may be able to corner them."
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Monday August 27th, 2012 12:10:44 PM "I have an illusion spell saved up, it should be of some use, though the size of the illusion would be somewhat limited. I could make an illusion of a wall of trees... Another illusion of a path through the forest, and we could probably get one or two to crash into the forest, that should get them nice and stuck"
Yngvar has been studying the lay of the land, where the forest is, the clump of trees they are in, where other trees are located.
"Or we could use a bunch of stakes... Tie them a few feet apart and anchor one end to a couple trees, the 'taur hauls up the other end. With the pointy ends now sticking up, and the bases in the ground, any running dino's would be hard pressed to not impale themselves."
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 Monday August 27th, 2012 1:43:46 PM
(checkin in - nothing new in this post)
From high up the tree (per post Friday August 24th) Raganrök listens to the conversation below... all of them have good input. Rag's uncertain what the best plan would be... he likes the idea of having the dino's run of in one direction where a trap can be made... he does wonder who the one would be the one to drive away the rest...
On the grasslands Monday August 27th, 2012 4:44:23 PM
The group sits in the shelter of the trees as the wind blows gently across the plains. A few clouds start to gather in the distance, slowly building larger and taller. As the group discusses their options, Ragnarok starts to climb one of the tall trees. A few feet from the ground, he reaches for a branch that isn't there and he slowly slides down until he finds himself back on the ground. He shrugs and tries again, this time easily scampering up the tree.
Raven suggests surrounding one of the massive beasts and attacking it all together. Ragnarok thinks that it may be best to wait until one wanders away on it's own. Faust tries to think of any way that he might be able to attract the dinosaurs, but he's not really sure of anything. The eat grass and there's plenty of that around for them here in these giant plains.
Toregan thinks that perhaps the group could hobble one of the creatures, forcing one to separate from the others. He's not quite sure how to do that, though. Ellie thinks about it, but she's also at a loss at how to slow one of the giant beasts down. Meranus suggests that perhaps one of the group could somehow chase one of the beasts into a trap set by the rest.
Faust then hits on the idea of using an illusion of some sort to, well, do something. Cornering a giant dinosaur in the middle of a plains area may not work so well, however. Yngvar suggests that perhaps he could make an illusion that will fool the beasts into being trapped, perhaps even getting one of the beasts to do all the work and get itself stuck in some trees.
Meanwhile, from his perch, Ragnarok sways slightly with the tree as he watches the giant beasts moving slowly about, casually eating massive chunks of grass and even some smaller trees, completely unaware of the goings-on in the nearby thicket...
Raven HP 22/22 AC 17 CMD Monday August 27th, 2012 9:29:06 PM
raven sit by the fire but has luttle ro add at this point
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 23/23 d20+7=13 ; Monday August 27th, 2012 10:14:01 PM "That plan is worth a shot, and it's much safer than us trying to take one down on our own." Toregan tries to estimate the distance their target dinos' are from the forest.
Perception (+7): 13
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 18/14/14 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 9/9 d20+10=30 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=13 ; Monday August 27th, 2012 11:54:08 PM "Indeed, I like mr. Hefnd's plan quite a lot...illusion to make the dino run the way we want it to right into a trap, then we just finish it in case it somehow survives!. Also, for making it move, we could either use another spell to make it sound like a tyranosaurus or some other predator or mr. Meranus could sneak near them and drink the extract I gave him earlier, which will make him considerably bigger and hopefully be able to scare or bully the dino until it moves!", says Faust enthusiastically, but still keeping it down so he doesn't attract unwanted attention.
"If everyone's up for the idea, we should get started with the trap., Faust then starts to look around at the trees and analyze them in order to choose the most suitable ones for a trap.
Not sure if a roll is needed, but here goes Knowledge (nature) (+10): 30 <- woohoo, nat 20 potentially wasted on a maybe not needed roll! Go me!!
And for good measure, Perception (+9): 29 <- another nat...? What the...
And finally ignore the third roll, I just thought that maybe the roller was broken or something, but no, guess I was just lucky.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 38/38 Monday August 27th, 2012 11:56:24 PM "However you construct that trick, make sure the cloth and compounds don't carry your scent. Rub some mud on them, if it doesn't ruin the illusion. Animals use smell where we use reason."
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC14/13/11 - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Tuesday August 28th, 2012 9:45:30 AM "Of course, if we do get them to move then we lose all element of surprise. Plus, there is the chance that once they get running that we won't be able to keep up. Are we sure just getting close and all attacking at once wouldn't work? Perhaps even fashioning an illusion before we attack to isolate one of them?" Ellie tries to weigh up all options in this, her first dinosaur hunt.
On the grasslands Tuesday August 28th, 2012 1:45:13 PM
Raven sits and looks around, and watches the grass grow. She notices a couple slightly larger than normal sized ants crawling around on the ground. Ellie mentions possible flaws in the group's plan to use an illusion to trick the massive beasts.
Toregan looks out across the plains, as does Faust, trying to determine the best location for their trap and the illusion plan. Toregan guesses that the closest group of grazing beasts is around 200 feet from the group of trees where the group is hiding and the forest on the other side is much further away (maybe half a mile, maybe a mile, hard to guess distances when looking at dinosaurs and grass).
Looking closely at the small group of trees where the group is hidden, they quickly realize that the size of the dinosaurs and their number could easily plow through the area, flattening all the trees and everything in them in a matter of moments. As Faust is looking for the right tree, he notices one of the dinosaurs with a long neck in the middle of the group suddenly lifts it's giant head up in the air and seems to be sniffing the air. Currently the breeze is blowing from behind the copse of trees and towards the grazing beasts. Surely that monster couldn't be smelling the group at that distance with such a light breeze, could it?
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 d20+9=19 ; d20+10=27 ; Tuesday August 28th, 2012 1:53:01 PM
Scanning the grassy plains Ragnarök listens to the discussions below.
"Those things are quite big... we don't want them to run over us... But building a trap like that will take time and will make noise. We don't know if wind won't change directions as that would completely ruin the chance of success... how long do you guys think making a trap like that will take??"
Up in the tree Ragnarök is well hidden and keeps eye-balling the dino's they need - an occasional glance at the other creatures of course to make sure they are not invited for dinner and then of course being the main course... Is one of them getting separated from the group? Could there be natural enemies from the dino's around?
- how far's the group from the dino's now - how far from the tree line (downwind) - was it likely to find material for the trap near the patch of grass? - distance to other dino's - distance from the ones we need to other dino's
Perception 19 stealth 27
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 18/14/14 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 9/9 Tuesday August 28th, 2012 5:54:57 PM "Hmmm...uh oh...I think the one with the long neck smelled us...or something else...doesn't look promising though.", he says, pointing to the particular dino to make the party aware of it and its motions.
"But can it really smell us from this far away with just a slight breeze? Anyway, can the illusion be made so he finds itself contained in...say, a cave? While I don't think it'll be enough to trap him entirely, I sure hope it'll be enough to prevent it from escaping once we start our attack, then we can do our best to scare it to where we want him going and keep the fight going as we move; I'm confident that an enlarged mr. Stormhorn will be able to at least stand toe to toe to one of them."
"And don't worry about carrying it back, I have another different spell for that."
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 23/23 Tuesday August 28th, 2012 8:32:52 PM "Animals can have very keen senses of smell. Since these creatures are poorly researched, I'd assume the worst. Either it smells us, or it smells another predator nearby. If its the former, we would need to approach them from downwind. And the cave illusion might work better, as well as be more suited to your tastes Meranus."
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC14/13/11 - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Tuesday August 28th, 2012 8:52:13 PM "Though we could stand here all day and develop an absolutely perfect strategy, I think we should take our chances now. The longer we wait the more likely they are to notice us, and the more likely something else will too. Being that big they problably can't turn very easily. How about we just flank one and all attack at the same time?"
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Tuesday August 28th, 2012 10:54:24 PM "cave llusion, yeah... I do appreciate your beliefs in my abilities, as stretched as they are. However our choices would be something like a predator dino downwind of them, a bunch of trees, a pit in the ground..."
Hearing Faust, "Interesting, I didn't notice the wind reversing direction."
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 Wednesday August 29th, 2012 12:21:42 AM
Still up in the tree Ragnarök also notices one of the creatures turning it's head towards the patch of trees where they all are... Like Toregan he also hopes they are just smelling another predator...
"I'm beginning to think as Ellis does... the longer we wait, the more likely the winds will change and some dino out there will catch scent of us. Let's hope that beast has caught the scent of some other predator... question is will they charge or run..."
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 38/38 Wednesday August 29th, 2012 7:45:19 AM "I did not hike two days out here just to let them run away... We chase them into the other dinosaurs. They won't overrun those... The other lizards will eventually bolt, but there's a good chance there will be some casualties from a crash, and we'll lose the chance entirely if we wait to think and try something else."
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 18/14/14 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 9/9 Wednesday August 29th, 2012 9:23:21 AM "I agree. All our efforts up to now will be for nothing if we let them escape. The overall strategy remains though, we try to separate an adult one from the herd and let the others run, we scare them if needed, so we have to deal with only one and can concentrate our resources.", says Faust, getting ready to make a run for it once everyone is in agreement.
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC14/13/11 - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 17 - HP29/29] Wednesday August 29th, 2012 9:46:31 AM "Ok then. Let's do this" Ellie says taking a few deep breathes, gripping her crossbow and trying to pump herself up.
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 Wednesday August 29th, 2012 1:48:46 PM
Ragnarök nods and jumps down from the tree branch where he was sitting on.
"I'm with miss Ellie..."
On the grasslands Wednesday August 29th, 2012 2:18:09 PM
The group continues to attempt to decide what to do. No one here has ever tried to hunt anything at all like these massive beasts before. Meranus finally just to head on out there and attack one. The group agrees that trying to isolate one from the rest will the best bet and everyone hopes that no one will get trampled. Ragnarok jumps down from thee tree and the group, led by Meranus, starts out into the grass.
The wind continues to blow gently as everyone steps into the tall grass and out the trees. The sun is still bright, but the clouds continue to build and tall thunderclouds are visible across the grassland towards the trees. The ground is generally flat all around, with just a few small rocks here and there. The grass is tall and waves gently.
When the group is about 25 feet from the shelter of the small copse of trees, there is an extremely loud bellowing that causes everyone to cover their ears. The next moment, the ground starts shaking and there is incredible noise coming from the direction of the herd. Indeed, it is what was feared all along --a stampede!
The first of the beasts is still around 200 feet from the group, but they are headed directly towards the group in a giant mass of dinosaur flesh. From where you stand, the width of the stampede looks to be at least 1000 feet wide. And yes, they are heading directly towards you.
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 d20+7=12 ; Wednesday August 29th, 2012 3:41:22 PM
In a split second Ragnarök attempts to see if it's a line of dino's of 1000ft (?!? GULP) wide running towards them or if it's a pack with several running after one another... if they could just attack the one running directly towards them before he tramples the group the rest might just run by or be scared that one of their pack collapses to the ground... (meat in place :-) )
He shouts to the rest of the group : "NO CHANCE TO OUTRUN 'M!! HIT THE ONE COMING STRAIGHT AT US WITH EVERYTHING WE GOT ONCE HE'S IN RANGE! FOR DOMI AIM WELL!!!"
As they are still 200ft away the monk pulls out his crossbow and waits... once the dino is in range he releases the bolt hoping for more bolts and spells to be aimed at the same dino...
Bolt - AC12 - OMG!!!
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 38/38 Wednesday August 29th, 2012 4:03:36 PM We're dead. We're so very dead. That wasn't a banishment, it was an execution. No way to save them...not unless...well, if you're going to die, die deluded.
Meranus looks at the oncoming death, then fishes Faust's vial out of his pocket and takes a swig... and suddenly things don't seem so bad. The onrushing dinosaurs, while still frightening, don't seem as big...neither does the party...heck, the copse of trees seems smaller. He bellows, "All of you, stand behind me. I've got this." The Huge minotaur leans forward, bracing his legs and waiting for the beasts to enter his grasp...
------------- OoC: Drink Extract of Enlarge Person Meranus now cannot be trampled unless the creature is gargantuan (are they?) or has the Stampede and not just the trample ability (here's hoping...). Also, Small characters can now share his square and its questionable protection.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 23/23 d20+7=10 ; d8+2=7 ; Wednesday August 29th, 2012 4:19:46 PM "Listen to Rag and Meranus! Fire at the ones directly in front of us!" Toregan levels his crossbow at the stampeding horde and lets loose a bolt.
(And i just remembered that I am a ranger and have wild empathy. /facepalm. Not much use now.)
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Thursday August 30th, 2012 11:31:25 AM
Yngvar casts a spell bringing forth an illusion of a giant stone 30' high, 20' wide, and 10' deep. Yngvar moves close up behind the image and maintains his concentration.
"They should flow around the rock, so use it!"
Silent Image; DC 16 will disbelief, requires interaction
[ooc]I thought about an image of a pit, what happens if they fail the save to jump over it?[/ooc]
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 20/14/16 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 9/9 Thursday August 30th, 2012 12:11:44 PM "I'll go to Cthonia, I said...it'll be an interesting experience, I said...", mumbles Faust as he gets in position near the rest and readies his crossbow.
"Aim well...right, time for this thing...", he says taking a differently shaped vial from one of his coat pockets and chugging it down, withing seconds his skin sort of dries out and becomes rather scally in appearance, while both his arms, legs and hands seem to stretch and become thinner, making "bones moving" sounds all the way.
Using my standard action to drink my Dex Mutagen, the effect will last for 30 minutes, the increase to AC already accounted for in my header.
I also updated my sheet with the temp scores (note: I did not change my saves)
On the grasslands Thursday August 30th, 2012 2:25:08 PM
Ragnarok scans the mass of dinosaurs heading towards the group. With the movement of the mass, it's quite hard to see if they are more than one deep, but it certainly appears that there's more than one headed right towards the group! He quickly pulls out his crossbow and shoots it into the ground about 20 feet away.
Meranus quickly pulls out a vial and drinks the contents. Meranus is now 21 feet tall and weighs over 10,000 pounds. Most of the charging dinosaurs are longer, but shorter than Meranus, but appear to be around the same weight overall. However, there are dozens of the charging dinosaurs. He takes a stance to defend against the charge.
Toregan also quickly looses a crossbow bolt -- a bit too quickly, as his bolt flies high into the air and disappears.
Yngvar, having already been thinking about various options for an illusion, also thinks quickly and create the illusion of a giant rock taller even than the newly enlarged Meranus. He places the rock next to Meranus and then quickly scrambles behind the rock. Faust grabs for a vial of his own as he moves behind the rock with Yngvar.
The mass of dinosaurs mindlessly stampeding quickly swerve to avoid both the rock and Meranus. The sound of the massive dinosaur feet trampling by is nearly overwhelming. They are stirring up dirt and dust as they go past, covering the entire area in dust and debris. Small rocks and branches rain down on everyone but Meranus.
Most of the group cowers behind the rock and hide in the dust. Meranus, being a bit taller, can see quite a bit more (Meranus only): Highlight to display spoiler: {Near the back of the group of dinosaurs, you can see why they started to stampede -- the herd was attacked! Around 100 feet away you see one of the herd creatures that has been taken down by at least three raptors. The dinosaur is twitching in it's last death throes with one raptor standing upon the torn and bloodied body. As you look over the carnage, the raptor on top of the dinosaur looks over and spots you (kind of hard to miss the new giant on the field). The raptor makes some clicking noises and the two others on the ground look up from their kill directly at you.}
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 Thursday August 30th, 2012 2:52:04 PM
Mortified for his lousy shot, Ragnarök stands up and turns to Yngvar and Meranus... who suddenly towers high above the rest of the group...
"Wow great work lads!! We're safe! ... "
Looking where the dino's went Ragnarök swings his crossbow on his back and intends to run after them.
"C'mon lads 'n lasses we've got some dino's to hunt!!"
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC14/13/11 - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 17 - HP29/29] d20+6=22 ; d8=2 ; Thursday August 30th, 2012 9:00:28 PM
Coughing in the dust, Ellie stands and aims at whatever dinosaur is at the rear of the stampeding pack and fires a bolt at it (Hit AC22, 2dmg).
"It will take a while for us to knock one down" she says as she reloads "but at least they won't be hard to track. Is everyone alright?"
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 38/38 d20+5=14 ; d20+5=11 ; 2d6+7=14 ; 2d6+7=12 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; Thursday August 30th, 2012 10:06:12 PM "Come here...you..." Meranus tries to help one of the now smaller beasts impale itself on his horns. Eventually, he manages to see the cause of the stampede over the herd. "Raptors! Tiny little raptors! Incoming!"
------------ OoC: If they're just running and not trying to trample, they lose their dex (unless they have run) and are subject to SA. AoO: 14 to hit, 14 damage (19 if SA) Attack: 11 to hit, 12 damage (17 if SA) Ugh...
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 38/38 d6=6 ; d6=3 ; Thursday August 30th, 2012 10:07:58 PM (I keep forgetting I have 2 SA dice. It probably won't matter, but if they are SA hits, it's 25 and 20 damage.)
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 23/23 d20+7=23 ; d8+2=5 ; d20+7=20 ; d20+9=18 ; d6=3 ; Thursday August 30th, 2012 11:47:52 PM
Toregan crouches behind Meranus as the dinos rush past, reloading his crossbow as he does so. Hearing Meranus' warning, he levels his crossbow and prepares to fire at the first raptor he can see, regardless of distance.
Attack w/Light Crossbow (+9): 25 (-1 for every 80ft increment past the first) Damage (1d8+2): 5 Perception (+7): 20 (Just in case I can, with Meranus being Huge now) Stealth (+9): 18 Sneak Attack (1d6): 3
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 Friday August 31st, 2012 1:24:22 AM "HUH... what?!?" Rag stammers as he hears Meranus's warning...
But then his face brightens and he takes sides with Meranus.
Raven HP 22/22 AC 17 CMD Friday August 31st, 2012 7:14:46 AM
Raven waits behind Meranus not wanting to be squished. She readys a spell in her head are the little ones coming this way
If the raptors are indeed interested in us vs there lunch Raven will add bull str to Meranus
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 20/14/16 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 9/9 d20+9=19 ; 2d6+5=10 ; d20+9=26 ; d8=2 ; Friday August 31st, 2012 10:12:23 AM "*cough, cough* Gods I hate raptors...dinosaurs are supposed to be big and awesome, -khaff!- not tiny and annoying...! They're like reptilian rabid cockroaches that try to eat your face!!", mumbles Faust with his now usual frustrated tone while hiding behind the makeshift cover of an illusion and a now huge taur.
If the dino Meranus attacked is still alive and running from us, Faust will do the following:
"Might as well make one of these get weak and easy to track...!", he activates one of his bombs and aims for the dinosaur Meranus tried to impale, excluding the group from the splash blast as needed.
Faust hits AC 19, causing 10 fire damage and 7 extra fire damage to any other dinos caught in the splash.
Otherwise, if the dino is dead or otherwise impeded to continue, he'll do the following:
He readies his crossbow and fires against the advancing raptors, once they seem to be in range, [b]"Die, you hunt-spoiled over-sized unnecessarily aggressive gecko!"[b]
Didn't notice the attack bonus was the same...shouldn't have rolled again...well, he hits AC 19 again, causing 2 damage with his bolt
On the grasslands d20+2=6 ; Friday August 31st, 2012 4:57:10 PM
The dinosaurs continue their thunderous stampede and the dust will take some time to settle unless the coming thunderclouds arrive quickly. Ragnarok looks up to the giant Meranus and prepares for a chase until Meranus cries out the warning about the raptors.
Ellie fires at one of the retreating dinos and as far as she can see, she hit it. It doesn't slow down at all.
As the herd comes by, Meranus tries to gore the beasts a few times, but they all manage to rather nimbly dodge his attempts. He looks up and yells a warning about the raptors.
Toregan peeks out around the side of Meranus and takes a shot at one of the raptors. It is a long, difficult shot through the grass and dust, but he thinks he hit the creature. It turns and jumps into the thicker grass.
Raven hides, but casts a spell on Meranus to ensure he's even stronger now that he's huge.
Faust coughs in the dust and tries to throw a bomb at a fleeing dinosaur. The bomb hits the massive back of the creature, but rolls off harmlessly... until it hits the ground. There is a small "pop," then a "whoosh." The bomb has exploded and the light grasslands quickly catch fire. The smoke mixes with the dust in the air immediately. Faust turns at the warning about the raptors and spots the one atop the dead dinosaur, but realizes it is a bit out of range.
As the group turns to look at the raptors, the one on top of the dead dino looks around. It's jaws open and close, but with the massive stampede, you cannot hear anything else. The one on the ground takes a couple hops towards the group and turns it's head sideways, looking at the rock and Meranus.
OOC: Please include perception rolls every post while the area is filled with dust, tall grass, and soon, smoke. And, an nice little map: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B8hppstQxHarbnM2dGhpamtMNU0. Please know me know ASAP if you have trouble viewing the map. If you don't like your initial position, just let me know where you'd like to start out. To the left or right may end up with minor trampling damage... :)
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Saturday September 1st, 2012 1:10:44 AM
Ever glad that he was still wearing a wide brimmed hat that kept most of the debris from falling directly on him. Yngvar continues to concentrate on the rock when he hears the warning from Meranus.
Knowing the best bet is to continue to provide some form of cover for the rest of the group, he changes the shape of the rock to be 10' shorter, adding that area to one side of the rock, forming a short L. This will help keep the group from being surrounded. Yngvar also steps forward 5' placing himself inside the area of the image.
"The rock is an illusion, if you stand inside the illusion, the raptors will have a much harder time seeing you.
The extra space is T17-U18.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 23/23 d20+7=16 ; d20+9=16 ; d8+2=3 ; Sunday September 2nd, 2012 4:52:50 PM
(Starting position is fine for me)
Toregan reloads and fires at R3 once more, while calling out the the group. "They brought one of the big ones down! Looks like we don't need to kill one ourselves!"
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 20/14/16 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 7/9 d20+10=23 ; 2d6+5=17 ; Sunday September 2nd, 2012 10:49:31 PM "While I sure hope they haven't messed its hide to the point of uselessness, I'm not willing to take my chances! Second one's the charm...", he picks another of his bombs and throws at the injured big dino, in hopes to get it to a nice limp so it's easy to follow it later.
Once the bomb's thrown he moves to the fake rock, placing his hand on its side, thinking it to be amazingly odd and interesting to know that there is no rock, yet he feels something touching his fingertips, the thought consumes him for couple moments, before he presses on with his knowledge and enters the rock for extra safety.
Attack against touch AC (+9 and +1 from point-blank): 23, causing 17 fire damage, given the dinosaur's size, don't think there'll be anything in the 5 feet splash area, but if there is, it's 7 fire damage.
Then 5 feet to T16, with my move bieng used to either ready my crossbow or disbelief the illusion enough to enter it
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 d20+9=27 ; d20+9=17 ; Monday September 3rd, 2012 1:28:03 AM
(Perception 27)
"They only see Meranus! We have the advantage if we let them come closer...
Despite his hunger for a good fight Ragnarök stands closer to the rock... difficult to grasp the fact that this massive block just isn't there! (will save 17) But then his mind is no longer fooled by his eyes...
"Cool trick this is Yngvar!" and then he turns his head to Meranus... "Play lunch Meranus!"
Just for a few brief moments Ragnarök turns his head to catch a glimpse of his companion... where in all this commotion did Nathanial go! Did he take of with their prize??
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC14/13/11 - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 17 - HP29/29] d20+5=19 ; d20+1=14 ; d20+8=27 ; d20+6=9 ; Monday September 3rd, 2012 1:47:55 AM (Will Saves to recognise the rock as an illusion: Ellie:19, Rishka: 14)
Ellie and Rishka move to take cover within the illusory rock (Ellie to U16, Rishka to U15)
"We're not going to be able to stay here for long" Ellie says to Yngvar "The wind will blow that fire right at us. We're going to be between a firefront and a pack of raptors" She watches as Faust throws another bomb.
Ellie keeps her senses alert for danger, and readies to fire her crossbow at anything threatening coming her way (Perception: 27. Ready action to shoot crossbow: 9 = likely miss)
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 20/14/16 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 7/9 d20+9=29 ; d20+2=6 ; Monday September 3rd, 2012 2:15:30 AM Sorry, forgot my perception roll!
Perception (+9): 29 (darkvision)
Will to disbelief illusion (+2): 6, hmm...well...Faust can still duck behind the rock I guess.
Though I'm unsure if we need to roll our Will, after all, we all know that it is an illusion (and have no reason to believe the contrary)
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 38/38 Monday September 3rd, 2012 11:01:59 PM
Meranus turns and runs for the fire (the nine-space square centered around v19). A carpenter and former dockworker, he has a healthy respect for the destructive and growth capabilities of the flames. As his massive hoofs beat down on the flames (There are so many different ways in the books for putting out flames, and yet I don't think any apply here, so use my standard action as you will), he sees the second bomb fly over his shoulder. "You psycopathic FOAL! Don't you think we're in enough danger?"
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 20/14/16 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 7/9 Tuesday September 4th, 2012 10:46:22 AM "Actually...the fire could come in handy...beasts hate fire and avoid smoke like peasants avoid dragons, ergo letting it do its thing could help to keep the velociraptors away, we just have to keep an eye on it so it doesn't get out of hand."
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 Tuesday September 4th, 2012 11:02:09 AM updated map with fire and direction of wind?
Still maintaining his concentration on the illusion, Yngvar turns to Faust, "I have to agree with the 'taur. What in the nine hells are you thinking?!"
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 Tuesday September 4th, 2012 2:19:40 PM Checking in
On the grasslands d20+5=11 ; d20+5=24 ; d20+5=8 ; d6=1 ; Tuesday September 4th, 2012 2:44:59 PM
Yngvar reacts quickly to the new threat and adjusts the size of the "rock" that's been created in the middle of the open plains. (Indeed, no penalties for characters, as Yngvar just told everyone it's an illusion). The rock shifts and shrinks before your eyes and actually moves over top Ellie, encasing her. At the same time, Faust finds himself on the outside of the new rock shelter.
Toregan stands in the shadow of the massive Meranus and fires the crossbow again. It slices through the grasses and strikes the raptor in the chest. As the rumbling of the dinosaurs has started to retreat, you think you almost hear a squawk as it strikes home.
Faust continues his attack on the stampeding dino. He gently tosses a bomb at the house-sized beast and it explodes on top of the beast. The rushing wind from the fleeing creature fan the flames and he watches as the flaming beast continues to run away from the group. As it runs, the wind blows back the smell of burning flesh. He quickly steps into the rock illusion to attempt to disappear from sight.
Ragnarok looks around and holds himself closer to the rock. He calls out to Meranus to take care of the attackers. Ellie and Rishka move further into the rock. Looking back out and around, she doesn't see anything coming towards her, but it is indeed quite difficult to see with the dust, wind, grasses blowing, and now the edge of the illusion blurring the vision out slightly.
Meranus turns and quickly runs towards the flames, leaving Toregan suddenly quite alone. He steps around Raven and rushes towards the flames. In his increased size, he is able to stomp out a bit of the fire, but the fire continues to spread on each and every blade of grass, so while the fire spread has been reduced, it is not completely gone yet. Fortunately for Meranus, the fire is small, so he is not at risk of catching on fire himself. He does get a mouthful of smoke as he stomps on the ground.
Meanwhile, the stampeding dinos quickly make their way away from the group, the rock, and the raptors. The fire starts to spread despite Meranus' efforts, the ground and grasses are just dry enough to easily light up. As the fire starts to grow, the smoke from the flames start to spread. The dust from the stampede is still high in the air and with the larger dinos gone, the clucking and ticking noises from the raptors can now be more clearly heard. Anyone watching their direction can see they are watching the group closely and moving slowly. The one standing on the downed dinosaur turns its head from one side to the other, now looking towards Toregan.
Suddenly, the raptor that Toregan attacked makes a sudden move and it runs directly at Toregan through the tall grass! Ellie turns and fires her crossbow at it, but she misjudges the speed of the beast and the shot flies way behind it. At the last moment, the raptor jumps in the air and comes down almost on top of Toregan. It slashes out with two claws that are almost completely turned away by his armor, but one finds a gap near the shoulder and it draws blood (just 1 damage). Toregan moves his head at the last moment to avoid the snapping jaws of the creature.
OOC: Keep up those perception rolls while the dust and smoke are around, no matter what you're doing. Being inside the illusion rock isn't really having in-game effects, the talk of the blurred edge was mostly just for flavor!
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 20/14/16 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 7/9 d20+9=20 ; d8=3 ; d20+9=22 ; Tuesday September 4th, 2012 5:04:54 PM -khof, khof!-"Don't worry, I'll stop the bombing, that parasaurolophus -cough- should be injured enough to not go too far or at least too fast. But forget the fire for now!! I apologize for my poor judgement before, but right now these raptors are a bigger threat!"
"So get your ginourmous ass back there and help Toregan, the wind will spread the fire faster than even you can put it out, so we'll deal with that later, we'd need a shovel to bury the fire or a sickle to cut the surrounding grass, otherwise we better ignore it and let nature deal with that!", he yells to Meranus, runs to the edge of the illusion, takes aim at the advancing velociraptor and fires his bolt at it.
Move action to W15, attacking R2 (+9): hit AC 20 for 3 damage
Perception (+9): 22 (darkvision)
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 22/23 d20+6=18 ; d6+4=8 ; d20+7=9 ; Tuesday September 4th, 2012 8:58:11 PM
Toregan utters a low growl as the raptor leaps at him and cuts his shoulder. "Not this time, beast!" Toregan drops his crossbow, whips out his rapier, and attempts to spear the raptor in front of him.
Perception (+7): 9 Move action to take out rapier Attack w/Rapier (+8): 20 Damage (1d6+4): 8
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 d20+6=12 ; Wednesday September 5th, 2012 12:13:02 AM
Yngvar is having a hard time seeing through all the crud in the air, but he sees the fire, and starts shifting the rock illusion towards the dino carcass and to the east, he takes a 5' step to keep pace with the illusion.
"Keep an eye out, I'm moving this rock of light. Meranus! work on the east side!"
Muttering softly to himself, "at this rate we may need to start another fire in front of us to create a break."
The rock illusion is 2 10' x 10' squares tall, and 3 of them in an L shape, so the right end sticking south should be 5' longer. And Yngvar had already moved forward into the illusion himself and should be at V16, and moves to w15.
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 d20+9=27 ; d20+7=22 ; d6+2=4 ; Wednesday September 5th, 2012 1:15:47 AM
[Perception 27]
Ragnarök sees how the fire is expanding and that it will soon become an actual threat... yet the raptor that attacks Toregan looks like more fun!
[Moving to Y16]
In one swift strike Ragnarök plunges his right fist into the side of the Raptor...
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 38/38 d20+9=25 ; 3d6+10=23 ; 3d6+10=18 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+4=16 ; Wednesday September 5th, 2012 1:46:07 AM
Coughing, Meranus turns to the cries of alarm and sees one of the velociraptors somehow already there, carving up the ranger. Leaving the conflagration, the massive Minotaur races for the beast (to 18,19WX) and greets it, sharply (25 to hit, 23 damage).
--------------- AoO (although I doubt it's triggered): 26 to hit, 18 damage) Perception: 16
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/13/13 -- CMD 20 -- HP 38/38 2d6+10=17 ; 2d6+10=20 ; Wednesday September 5th, 2012 2:11:18 AM (Doh. Huge horns are only 2d6, not 3. The attack does 17 damage; the AoO, if needed, does 20)
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC14/13/11 - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC18/12/16 - CMD 17 - HP29/29] d20+5=24 ; d6+2=4 ; Wednesday September 5th, 2012 3:16:08 AM
A lot seems to be happening now - fire to the south, raptors to the east and north, and now the illusion is moving. Ellie and Rishka keep pace with the illusion (5ft step north) as Ellie concentrates to cast a spell on her familiar (Cast Enlarge Person on Rishka. 1rnd casting time - Rishka will be large at the start of the next turn)
Should anything move to within striking range of Rishka, she will bat it with her claw (Hit AC24 for 4pts)
More Raptors! d20+3=15 ; d20+5=22 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+5=21 ; d20+3=20 ; d6=6 ; d4=2 ; d3=3 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+5=15 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+5=24 ; d20+5=11 ; d20+3=19 ; d6=2 ; d3=3 ; Wednesday September 5th, 2012 1:33:51 PM
Faust coughs in the dust, takes a step around Ellie and fires a bolt from his crossbow. The bolt flies through the edge of the illusion rock and sizzles through the air as it strikes solidly in the approaching raptor. At the same time, Toregan drops his crossbow. As the crossbow hits the ground with a thump, Toregan yanks out his rapier and stabs the raptor in the neck. Red blood splashes out, hitting Toregan across the chest and face. Eyes bright with a chance for fun, Ragnarok quickly moves over to the side of Toregan and punches solidly into the side of the bloodied dinosaur. His fist connects and he thinks he hears bones breaking beneath his punch.
Meanwhile, Yngvar moves the rock illusion and steps forward with it, trying to keep the group safe and hidden. (Ok, I think I've got the rock in the right place now. Let me know if that's not quite it.)
Seemingly oblivious to the battle raging all around, Raven mindlessly takes a step forward into the moving rock (Any word on Raven/Jon?). Taking advantage of the opening, Meranus quickly stomps up to fill the space. He bends his horns towards the creature and perhaps misjudging the new, massive size of his horns, impales it on his horn. As he straightens up, the creature is stuck on his right horn.
Ellie continues to step with the illusion, as does Rishka. She starts speaking magical words and Rishka starts to glow slightly. (How tall will Rishka be after the spell? The rock is only ten feet tall now...)
The raptor that was approaching and had been hit by Faust quickly turns and moves away from the group, heading for the shelter of the dead dinosaur. The one on top of the dinosaur gives out a screech and Toregan suddenly finds himself in a mass of raptors. The raptors suddenly appear out of the grass to his side and all of them attack him viciously. The first slashes into his right leg with a claw (6 damage), bites his shoulder (2 damage), and even the small foreleg of the beast slices across his hip (3 damage). The second beast attacks just as ferociously, but Toregan's armor protects him: the claws and bite cannot penetrate the leather. The last beast manages to slice into Toregan's other leg (2 damage) and another small foreleg finds his exposed neck (3 damage).
Behind the group, the smoky area begins to expand and you can hear the crackle of the fire burning.
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 d20+6=7 ; d20+6=13 ; d6+2=6 ; Wednesday September 5th, 2012 3:00:09 PM
Cursing himself for having forgotten to take one of his Mage Armor potions Ragnarök's eyes grow wide as he sees Toregan taking one hit after the other!! Blood gushes from his woods and Rag can feel warm drops of the Ranger's blood on his arms... this ain't good!
"GET TO KNOW ME DOMI!!! the monk shouts and he make a 5ft step closer to Raptor R4 (Z16)...
Ragnarök's left foot aims for the Raptor's belly yet he terribly misses... almost loosing his balance... a second elbow strike aimed for the beast's jaw lands on the strong head of the raptor most likely doing nothing but a bruise...
(flurry of blows hits AC7 (NAT1) and AC13 - HP6 just in case)
"damned those test dummies at home were much easier" the monk mutters between his teeth...
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 14/13/13 -- CMD 22 -- HP 38/38 d20+9=22 ; 4d6+10=22 ; d20+4=8 ; Wednesday September 5th, 2012 3:03:03 PM
Meranus quickly scoots between the fire and the ranger (to 20,21,AB,AC). When the horn pierces one of the raptors (22 to hit, 22 damage on R6), he wants the raptor's full attention. He'll then roar at the other two, just to let them know he cares.
(Perception: 8)
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 14/13/13 -- CMD 22 -- HP 38/38 d20+9=16 ; 4d6+10=27 ; Wednesday September 5th, 2012 3:07:59 PM (AoO: AC16, 27 damage)
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 6/23 Wednesday September 5th, 2012 3:23:13 PM
Coughing up blood as the raptors tear into his body, Toregan decides that his current position his far too.... hostile, much to his regret. He quickly turns and runs from the raptors and into the illusion, trying not to tear open the wound in his leg too badly.
Withdraw action to 14W, avoiding the threatened area of the visible raptors as best he can
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 20/14/16 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 6/9 d20+10=19 ; 2d6+5=14 ; d20+9=10 ; d8=2 ; Wednesday September 5th, 2012 7:06:55 PM "Keep it up folks, we can finish this!", barks Faust as he dashes once again outside the illusion, stopping right besides Meranus and, apparently ignoring the whole deal with him starting a fire earlier, he grabs another bomb and tosses right at the middle raptor's face, quickly making a motion with his hand as it explodes.
Move action to Y19, throwing a bomb at R5 (+10), hitting touch AC 19, causing 14 fire damage and both R4 and R6 must make a Reflex check for half of 7 fire damage with a DC 16; using Precise Bombs to suppress the splash so it only hit both raptors (in effect, I'm negating the splash that would happen on Z17 and AB17)
Perception (+9): 10 (darkvision)
If the perception check causes me to miss, the D8 roll is to determine where it lands, which would be Z17 in this case, still using Precise Bombs to suppress any fire that doesn't hit a raptor, and in this case only R5 would need to make the Reflex check for half damage.
Raven HP 22/22 AC 17 CMD d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; Thursday September 6th, 2012 10:01:07 AM
Raven Freezes in combat not sure what to do the excitement to much for her. Snapping out of her panic she releases a positive burst of channelled energy healing (9 HP to all allies in 30 area centered on Raven selective channel removing the enemy's from the burst)
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC14/13/11 - CMD13 - HP29/29 [Rishka AC21*/11*/19* - CMD 17 - HP29/29] d20+6=24 ; d6+4=10 ; Thursday September 6th, 2012 10:35:55 AM
With her eidolon now larger, Ellie casts one final spell on Rishka before sending her into battle (Cast Mage Armor on Rishka) "Go get 'em"
Rishka lunges out of the rocky illusion and moves to attack the nearest raptor, lashing out with a claw ( Rishka is now size Large. 12ft high, and takes up 2x2 squares on the map. Move to Z14/AA15 and attack R4. Hit AC24 for 10pts)
Seeing Toregan wounded, Ellie reachs out to him "This way, stand behind me!" (5ft step to V15)
===================== Spells in effect: Enlarge Person (dur 3mins) - Cast on Rishka Marge Armor (dur 3hrs) - Cast on Rishka
Spells available to cast today: Lvl1: 5 - 2 = 3
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 d20+6=20 ; Thursday September 6th, 2012 11:09:35 AM
Yngvar decides the rock is still necessary in case there are other raptors out there (Perception 20). He is surprised the smoke and flames are not scaring them off, this seems unusual behavior for animals.
Yngvar takes another step forward and to the side (X14)
The rock is still off, after the move this round, these are the squares covered: Row 13 from V to Y, row 14 from V to Y, row 15 V and W, row 16 V and W.
More Raptors! d20+8=18 ; d20+8=9 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+5=11 ; d20+3=5 ; d6=6 ; d20+5=24 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+3=12 ; d6=2 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+5=14 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+3=5 ; Thursday September 6th, 2012 1:17:22 PM
Ragnarok steps up and tries to attack one of the newly arrived raptors, but instead looks more like he is dancing than actually fighting. The tooth-filled mouth of the raptor almost looks like it is smiling or laughing at him.
Meranus, with one raptor still hanging from one of his horns, moves up to engage the new enemies. He bends and his horn stabs deeply into the body of the raptor and its eyes glaze over for a moment as the shock of the massive damage strike it deeply. This raptor is clearly just barely alive. (I moved you where I thought you meant: 20,21,AB,AC would have you move through a threatened square, maybe twice, and put you out of the battle)
Toregan, finding himself overwhelmed, scampers back from the front lines and limps his way back into the apparent shelter of the magical rock. As he moves back towards the rock, he passes Faust who is running out towards the battle. Faust throws another of his bombs towards the attacking raptors. The bomb is a direct hit and it explodes on the chest of the center raptor. The fire sizzles and burns and the splash hits the raptor that Meranus struck. It falls to the ground and the smell of burning dinosaur flesh fills the air momentarily.
Raven shakes herself out of the shock of the battle and a light blue glow explodes from her, briefly washing everyone in the group in the warmth of magical healing. As the healing passes over Ellie, she casts another spell on Rishka and sends her out to the battle. She quickly heads over to the battle and slices into the raptor, nearly tearing its arm off. Ellie calls out to Toregan to get behind her.
Yngvar keeps the rock in place and steps with it, trying to keep everyone covered by the rock.
The raptors appear to have had enough, and they move quickly back into the grasses to flee from the combat. They move very quickly and disappear into the tall grasses a short distance away. Even Meranus with his height cannot spot exactly where they have gone. He sees a bit of grass move, but he cannot tell if that is the raptors or just the wind.
A moment later there is another ear-piercing screech, this time from the opposite direction. This time it is Ellie that finds herself in a flurry of wings, claws, and sharp teeth. Three more raptors have dropped down right next to Ellie and they slash at her with claws, small arms, and snapping teeth right through the edge of the rock. One claw slices through her mid-section and she feels like her insides may fall out from the deep slash (6 damage). As she moves and attempts to dodge the blows, one sharp tooth slices into her upper arm as well (2 damage). Amazingly she manages to move around the rest of the attacks and despite the number of claws and teeth, none other strike her.
The smell of smoke starts to get more constant as the fire continues to burn behind the group.
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 d20+6=15 ; d6+2=7 ; Thursday September 6th, 2012 2:44:06 PM
When suddenly a new line of Raptors appear on the other side of the group Ragnarök sees there's little room for him to squeeze between his friends to reach the predators... But there's a way around!
moving from Z16 to Y17 and then straight to U17 (allowing an AoO vs AC23) and then a side step to T16 (allowing a second AoO vs AC23 if the raptor can make more then one AoO) bringing the monk right behind R9! Raptors R8 and R9 are now flanked by anyone attacking from the right side!! (adding +2 on your attack rolls)
Once he's behind the R9 Ragnarök kicks the creature in his behind...
"BOEH!!! he shouts and grins madly at the raptors...
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 d20+6=26 ; d20+6=19 ; d20+6=17 ; d20+6=14 ; d20+6=12 ; d6+2=8 ; d20+6=22 ; d6+2=4 ; d6+2=3 ; d6+2=4 ; Thursday September 6th, 2012 2:56:08 PM
EXTRA POST
If raptors R8 and R8 attempt to run away from the group they are going to go through some squares threatened by Rag... Thanks to Combat Reflexes he has 5 AoO's available!! Just in case making a few rolls.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/23 d20+8=27 ; d20+8=13 ; d6=3 ; d6+4=7 ; d6+4=5 ; d20+7=25 ; Thursday September 6th, 2012 4:23:48 PM
Toregan, his wounds closing from Raven's well timed heal, draws his handaxe and moves to cover Ellie's right. He lunges at the raptor on her right and pierces its hide with a well placed blow. "I'd rather stand beside you if you don't mind."
Percpetion (+7(+9 if against the raptors)): 25 Move action to move to V14 Draw handaxe while moving
(Pedro) Faust Havler Tavir'e AC 20/14/16 -- CMD 16 -- HP 18/18 -- Bombs 6/9 d20+9=10 ; Thursday September 6th, 2012 4:37:56 PM
Faust turns around wide-eyed and surprised, "What the...? What's wrong with these things? They don't fear the fire and smokes?!", he loads his crossbow and aims at one of the raptors, but the smoke, illusion and the critter's movements make hitting it a difficult task to say the least, as such he just realizes that he's in the way and retreats to where Yngvar is, constantly looking all over the place to see if there are any more of these blasted geckos.
Move action to reload the crossbow, I obviously don't have a clear shot and can't think of any way to get one without being a hindrance to the melees, so I'll spend my standard action to move Y14, right besides Yngvar
Perception (+9): 10 (darkvision)
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 14/13/13 -- CMD 22 -- HP 38/38 d20+9=16 ; d20+9=14 ; 4d6+10=32 ; 4d6+10=28 ; d20+4=13 ; Friday September 7th, 2012 1:42:26 AM
The fight has retreated from Meranus again. [b]"Come BACK HERE! Don't you monsters have any ambition?!"[b] The taur stumbles through the smoke (to 16,17, v, w) and assaults the dinosaur between him and the newcomer (16 to hit, 32 damage(!)). -------------------- Attack of Opportunity: 14 to hit, 28 damage (Withdraw doesn't work against Meranus in squares that Meranus is next to or one away from, since it only exempts one square and Meranus has 15' reach) 13 perception
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 14/13/13 -- CMD 22 -- HP 38/38 Friday September 7th, 2012 1:42:34 AM
The fight has retreated from Meranus again. [b]"Come BACK HERE! Don't you monsters have any ambition?!"[b] The taur stumbles through the smoke (to 16,17, v, w) and assaults the dinosaur between him and the newcomer (16 to hit, 32 damage(!)). -------------------- Attack of Opportunity: 14 to hit, 28 damage (Withdraw doesn't work against Meranus in squares that Meranus is next to or one away from, since it only exempts one square and Meranus has 15' reach) 13 perception
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD13 - HP21/29 [Rishka AC21*/11*/19* - CMD 17 - HP29/29] d20+8=18 ; d20+6=19 ; d6+4=7 ; Friday September 7th, 2012 9:05:27 AM "Aaah!" Ellie clutches at her injured arm and steps backs away from the row of raptors in front of her (5ft step back to W15). She looks about to make sure no others are approaching (Perception: 18) and casts another spell - this time on herself (Cast Mage Armor)
Rishka's head whips back on hearing the screams of her master. Baring her teeth, Rishka moves to quickly assault the little creatures with a deadly claw (Move to V12/W13. Attack R7. Hit AC19 for 7pts)
===================== Spells in effect: Enlarge Person (dur 3mins) - Cast on Rishka Marge Armor (dur 3hrs) - Cast on Rishka & Self
Spells available to cast today: Lvl1: 5 - 3 = 2
Raven HP 22/22 AC 17 CMD d20+4=19 ; 3d6=7 ; Friday September 7th, 2012 10:30:38 AM
Raven will add a silent prayer to Gargul she take her 5 foot step toward the action (y 16) my lord some more souls for you to feast on as she again chanels energy through the group this time however the wave on energy in not healing but negative harmful power that draws the life from all around Raven (exemption to party members) HP 7 Will save for half 13
Perception roll 19 Bull Str dur 3 min
More Raptors! d20+3=17 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+5=14 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+3=9 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+5=23 ; d20+3=6 ; d6=4 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+5=14 ; d20+3=14 ; Friday September 7th, 2012 3:56:25 PM
Ragnarok quickly and nimbly moves through the mass confusion that has become the combat and slips around the new line of raptors. As he passes, the raptor snaps at him, but he is past it before the jaws close. Before the creature can react again, Ragnarok uses a strong kick to the creature's backside. The raptor spins as he hits it and now Ragnarok finds himself facing the creature.
Toregan shakes off his wounds and moves up to face the new raptors next to Ellie. He lunges with his rapier and feels a sharp pain in his leg as he steps forward, letting him know he is not completely healed. The rapier, however, strikes well and he can feel it once again penetrate the tough skin of the dinosaur. Out of the corner of his eyes, Toregan can see the raptor on the dead dinosaur bobbing its head and making noises, apparently calling out to others. He notices the grass moving between the group and the dead dino in a way that cannot be just the wind.
Faust turns in confusion and realizes that he cannot get a clear shot at the raptor in the melee. He moves cautiously and looks out to see where the others have gone, but in the grasses and dust, he cannot see anything else.
Meranus yells at the raptors and quickly moves over to the other side of the battlefield to attack the raptor that Ragnarok had just slipped around. His massive attack quickly dispatches the comparatively small beast. (I was confused by the 4d6 damage. I see the 2d6 from sneak attack, but what is the 2d6 weapon? I thought you were using horns and the gore attack.)
Seeing the incredible number of claws and teeth, Ellie wisely steps back and goes into defensive mode. A light green aura surrounds her as she completes her spell. Rishka turns at the sound of her master and quickly moves back to fight the raptor Toregan had attacked. Her claw slices into the beast, spashing blood on the ground and clearly hurting it. Meanwhile, Raven steps up and sends a wave of pain throughout the area, missing the group, but striking at the raptors. Unfortunately, it does not appear to bother them (Is that right? I don't think any cleric can switch back and forth from channeling positive to negative energy).
Yngvar steps with his rock further away from the growing flames and wonders why the debris has not cleared. It has started to thin, and the wind is certainly having an effect. The dust is light and is taking some time to fall from the air completely.
The raptors once again turn and quickly disappear into the tall grass. (Sorry to lose the great AOO Ragnarok, you would have gotten it, but the one you would have gotten is already dead, so there's that. R8 can move diagonally away from you to avoid the AOO). However, as soon as those disappear, a new group of them appear jumping into place right next to Rishka! They slash and tear at her, but only one manages to make a small bite in her right thigh (4 damage). All their other attacks just bounce off her fur harmlessly.
The fire continues to burn and spread. A gust of wind blows the thick smoke very close to Ragnarok, and Meranus momentarily disappears into a large cloud of smoke (Fort Save, please, DC 15, or spend the next round choking and coughing with no other actions. Gain the concealment condition). Raven notices that the wind has started to pick up in advance of the approaching storm.
Updated to include Yngvar's action from below this post.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 d20+6=18 ; Friday September 7th, 2012 3:56:41 PM "Stay away from the back edge of the rock, and try to stay in step with me!"
Yngvar moves the rock and himself another step northeast, he is now in y13.
It's been 30-40 seconds since the stampede, is the dust and debris not getting blown away by the wind or falling out of the air on its own yet?
Perc - 18
(StevenVdB) Ragnarök HP 25/25 AC19 CMD21 d20+6=12 ; Saturday September 8th, 2012 3:20:12 AM
With the gust of wind the blistering heat of the flames becomes very obvious for Ragnarök... he turns to face his Minotaur friend when suddenly he sees the big bully disappear in smoke...
"Get out of here you big bully!" Rag says and while moving from T16 to U16 he grabs through the smoke to get hold of Meranus to help him getting out of the smoke (just in case he misses his Fort Save) ... Ragnarök moves further north until he stands face to face with the new banquet of Raptor pest...
Facing R0 he lashes out with his left elbow hitting AC12... another clumsy attack makes it painfully clear to the monk that his attacks are not precise enough still... not the best moment to realise this of course.
(Rob C) Ellie -- AC18*/13/15* - CMD13 - HP21/29 [Rishka AC21*/11*/19* - CMD 17 - HP25/29] d20+6=22 ; d20+6=9 ; d20+6=25 ; d6+4=10 ; d6+4=7 ; Saturday September 8th, 2012 8:29:05 AM
Rishka hisses as one raptor tears at her leg. Baring her teeth, the eidolon lashes back in kind (Full attack at R4. 9 = Miss. Hit AC22 and 25 for 10 and 7 respectively. If the first hit downs R4, then attack R5 for the second attack)
Ellie reloads her crossbow and moves closer to Rishka. There is little the summoner can do in this battle other than to support her eidolon (5ft step to W14. Move action: Reload crossbow)
===================== Spells in effect: Enlarge Person (dur 3mins) - Cast on Rishka Marge Armor (dur 3hrs) - Cast on Rishka & Self
Spells available to cast today: Lvl1: 5 - 3 = 2
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/23 d20+6=17 ; d6+4=7 ; d6=5 ; Saturday September 8th, 2012 2:17:16 PM
Toregan carefully makes his way beside the enlarged Rishka through Yngvar's illusion. He strikes at one of the raptors, hoping the illusion prevents them from noticing him until it's too late.
Move to X12 Attack w/Rapier (+6): 17 Damage (1d6+4): 7 If attacking from the illusion makes them flat footed, assuming they haven't disbelieved it yet, I get sneak attack. Sneak Attack (1d6): 5 Damage= 7 or 12 w/sneak attack
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 14/13/13 -- CMD 22 -- HP 38/38 d20+4=20 ; d20+4=10 ; d20+7=14 ; 2d6+10=16 ; 2d6+10=16 ; d20+7=10 ; Sunday September 9th, 2012 10:54:29 PM (OoC: A large gore is 1d8....but a huge gore is 2d6.)
Meranus emerges, coughing, from the smoke (Fort save = 20). He stumbles forward, stopping behind Ragnarok (13,14,s,t) and attempts to distract the dino. Unfortunately, it seems there may have been some smoke left in his eyes... (14 to hit, 16 damage.)
-------------- R0, R1, and R5 cannot withdraw without provoking - but the AoO misses (hitting AC=10). Perception = 10
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