AC 23 T19 F20 CMD 24 (28 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 34/34 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+5=25 ; d20+6=7 ; Wednesday November 5th, 2014 8:04:10 PM
Tinker nods and scrambles up onto the log. With his crossbow, he'll shoot the first opponent within 40 feet, and then draw his Urgosh.
Climb 25
Ready shoot crossbow : natural 1. Like tinker should expect any other roll with that cursed crossbow!
DM Ken - Map So Far - Hunted Thursday November 6th, 2014 10:16:46 AM
(Go ahead and place yourselves on the map. I'll make my DM post a little later this evening to give everyone a chance to do so. Just copy and paste your icon on the left.)
AC 19 w/shield, TAC 11, FFAC 15, (CMD 16, CMB 4), HPS 41/41 Linden, the Returned (Jay B) Thursday November 6th, 2014 3:04:00 PM
With Nik by the log.
Prudence Gundle (Kathy) Thursday November 6th, 2014 4:36:53 PM
[OOC: On the map, which direction are the sounds coming from?]
AC 23 T19 F20 CMD 24 (28 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 34/34 "Tinker" (SteveK) Thursday November 6th, 2014 6:18:09 PM
Tinker can't place himself on the map by iPhone.
DM Ken - Map So Far - Hunted Thursday November 6th, 2014 6:40:04 PM
(East!)
AC 19 w/shield, TAC 11, FFAC 15, (CMD 16, CMB 4), HPS 41/41 Linden, the Returned (Jay B) Thursday November 6th, 2014 9:15:52 PM
OOC. Same with iPod.
DM Ken - Map So Far - Hunted d20=18 ; d3=3 ; d20=4 ; d20=12 ; d20=10 ; d20=15 ; d20=18 ; d20=16 ; d20=16 ; d20=15 ; Thursday November 6th, 2014 9:19:17 PM
Rallying at the sound, several members take evasive or protective actions.
Mage Armor, Expeditious Retreat, and a readied Crossbow all become part of the battle plan.
As your enemies begin to appear, one by one through the mire of the swamp, its apparent they are spread out and following the lead of a pair of Hyenas, sniffing their way through the swamp.
At about 60ft away, one of the canines freeze and looks directly towards Linden. It throws its head back and howls, and several of the Gnolls look towards the barely hidden Centaur as well.
Creeping closer, the Gnolls encroach on your defenses. 50ft... 40ft...
Tinker pops and snaps off a crossbow bolt, which lands harmlessly somewhere behind the enemy patrol. With a shout, the enemies approach!
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 16 Ffted 13 HP 38/38 CMD 20/22(Grapple) d20+6=23 ; d8=4 ; Thursday November 6th, 2014 11:36:47 PM
OOC: I re-positioned some of the icons to fit Nikolai's plans.
IC: Nikolai takes a shot at the hyena that approaches from the north-east.
Crossbow attack +6 = 23 damage = 4
Prudence Gundle [AC 18; HP 39/39] [Mage Armor] (Kathy) Thursday November 6th, 2014 11:59:23 PM
Pru sidles over and casts Mage Armor on Nikolai.
AC 19 w/shield, TAC 11, FFAC 15, (CMD 16, CMB 4), HPS 41/41 Linden, the Returned (Jay B) d20+5=23 d10=6 Friday November 7th, 2014 1:11:33 AM
OOC: And Bless!! EVERYONE IS BLESSED. Linden was with Nikolai! No stealth check required, just seen. nice. As if Linden was completely ignored, until seen.
Takes a shot at nearest foe. (Hitting AC 23 for 6 damage.)
-1 bolt
AC 19 w/shield, TAC 11, FFAC 15, (CMD 16, CMB 4), HPS 41/41 Linden, the Returned (Jay B) Friday November 7th, 2014 3:34:34 PM
Checking.
William the Courageous (Ken) AC 18 hp 23/23 Friday November 7th, 2014 3:40:01 PM
Williams goal is to catch a bunch of the gnolls and hyenas in his web spell. He'll aim at the north group and try to get as many as possible.
Web - 20' radius so 40' diameter. Dc 17 vs reflex.
AC 23 T19 F20 CMD 24 (28 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 34/34 "Tinker" (SteveK) Friday November 7th, 2014 4:49:36 PM
Tinker curses his crossbow and drops it, drawing his Urgosh and standing on top of the log like a living wall. The others will defeat the gnoll patrol, it was up to Tinker to ensure they have enough time and space to do it.
Total defense. +6 AC
DM Ken - Map So Far - Hunted Friday November 7th, 2014 6:49:33 PM
(Late post tonight, I'm at an ACA Tax seminar until late this evening. My head is spinning.)
Prudence Gundle [AC 18; HP 39/39] [Mage Armor, Bless] (Kathy) Friday November 7th, 2014 7:51:22 PM
[Updating header, because if I put "Bless" in my header, I'll totally remember I have it and not forget to add the +1. Hahahaha, that was a joke.]
DM Ken - Map So Far - Hunted d20+10=21 ; d8+7=13 ; d20+3=16 ; d6+2=4 ; d20+5=22 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+3=8 ; d20+3=10 ; d20=8 ; d20=11 ; d20=3 ; Friday November 7th, 2014 10:50:44 PM
The Gnolls surge forward, though a few are wounded by incoming ranged attacks from Nikolais Fist. The lines are joined with the obvious advantage going to the defenders. Braugh nearly cleaves a Hyena in two as it closes into range of his readied attack.
The northern Hyena crashes into Nikolai, grabbing his leg with a toothy maw and dragging him to the ground!
( Hit AC 16 (as listed in header) for 4 damage and trips CMD 22.
A Flind swings a large, awkward bar at Tinker, but misses badly.
Braugh easily fends off his attackers.
None of the three northern Gnolls seem to have a hope of escaping the webbing at this moment.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 19/23 -- HP 45/56 (David Feest posting) d20+9=24 ; d10=9 ; Saturday November 8th, 2014 12:17:20 AM
This is what Bruagh had been waiting for since the fort. No more cat and mouse. No more sneaking around. Combat, pure and simple. He steps toward the Flind going for their cleric and slams his axe through the flinds armor, into the squishy meat beneath, shattering the cratures chest and dropping it where it stands. Masterwork Dwarven Waraxe hits AC 24 for 19 damage ( which should drop it) He tries not to spook them, they could most likely outrun him. He needs them to be confident and swarm him so that he can make sure none escape. To that end he pauses over the Flind, making it look like his axe is caught in the gear the dogman wears. " See to Nikolai! Get that mangy cur off him. I'll play with these poor excuses for fighters."
William the Courageous (Ken) AC 18 hp 23/23 Saturday November 8th, 2014 8:34:07 AM
Now that some of their foe is trapped, William casts SM2, calling forth his usual friend Ernie the Earth elemental, wanting him to appear just north of the Hyena that's to William's north, so that Ernie will be flanking it...
He'll also remain crouched and hidden as best as he can from the enemies... He'll also try to stay in the middle of the party, avoiding the possibility of melee attack...
_______________ Spells Cast - Mage Armor, Web SM 2 6/6 rounds
Ernie = AC 17, hp 13/13, Melee slam +6 (1d6+4), Earth mastery +1 att/dmg if it and its foe are touching ground, 20 speed + earth mastery
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 20 Tch 20 Ffted 17 HP 38/38 CMD 20/22(Grapple) Saturday November 8th, 2014 10:02:41 AM
OOC: DM Ken, I was unable to update my AC after Pru cast Mage Armor. My AC would have been 20 at time the hyena attacked. Let me know if this changes anything.
Thanks.
Shane P Michael Wittman Saturday November 8th, 2014 12:38:14 PM
Testing. Ya'll save a hyena man for me.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP37/37 Me +4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 Saturday November 8th, 2014 12:48:23 PM
OOC. Hows this for quick stats on my character?
BLESS, AC 19 w/shield, TAC 11, FFAC 15, (CMD 16, CMB 4), HPS 41/41 Linden, the Returned (Jay B) d20+4=24 ; d20+4=11 ; d10=7 ; Saturday November 8th, 2014 1:36:14 PM
Linden fires at a gnoll. (Hits AC 25, Not a crit, for 7 damage)
Prudence Gundle [AC 18; HP 39/39] [Mage Armor, Bless] (Kathy) d20+7=25 ; d6+3=7 ; Saturday November 8th, 2014 6:25:56 PM
Pru fires an Elemental Ray at the hyena who may or may not have hold of Nikolai.
[Hit Touch AC 25 for 7 damage. Pru has the Precise Shot feat.]
DM Ken - Map So Far - Hunted Saturday November 8th, 2014 8:19:51 PM
The Hyena would miss, and you wouldnt be tripped.)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 20 Tch 20 Ffted 17 HP 38/38 CMD 20/22(Grapple) d20+6=14 ; d6+3=9 ; Sunday November 9th, 2014 8:57:04 PM
OOC: Cool!
IC: Nikolai feels the magical force envelope him just in time as the hyena he shot snaps at him. Pru came through in the 'nik' of time!
Both hands full, he gives the hyena a solid kick.
Att +6 = 14, if hit, dmg = 9
AC 20 T16 F17 CMD 24 (28 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 34/34 "Tinker" (SteveK) d8+2=6 ; Sunday November 9th, 2014 9:05:23 PM
Tinker moves to a defensive fight, but jabs at the gnoll holding a bar. " not coming over the log", he shouts in a report to Nikolai.
(Ooc: typed my postpone in the die roller from my iPhone. Tried to copy and paste to the post area and accidentally brought the d20 with me. Still getting used to new technology I suppose. )
AC 20 T16 F17 CMD 24 (28 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 34/34 "Tinker" (SteveK) Monday November 10th, 2014 10:00:02 PM
Tinker feels he can handle the gnoll in front of him. That will keep the others able to do the real damage
Prudence Gundle [AC 18; HP 39/39] [Mage Armor, Bless] (Kathy) Monday November 10th, 2014 10:26:40 PM
Monday post.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 20 Tch 20 Ffted 17 HP 38/38 CMD 20/22(Grapple) Monday November 10th, 2014 11:18:20 PM "Try biting me again!" Nikolai taunts.
BLESS, AC 19 w/shield, TAC 11, FFAC 15, (CMD 16, CMB 4), HPS 41/41 Linden, the Returned (Jay B) Monday November 10th, 2014 11:52:40 PM
Linden uses a SacBond for Nikolai. (As Shield Other) (OOC. Not sure how many of what is still alive. Vagueness).
DM Ken - Map So Far - Hunted Tuesday November 11th, 2014 12:55:47 AM
(ooc: The map is fairly clear. The dead stuff has an X through it colored in red.)
DM Ken - Map So Far - Hunted d20=11 ; d20=19 ; d20=18 ; d20+3=22 ; d20+3=22 ; d6+3=5 ; d20+3=7 ; d20+5=24 ; d20+5=22 ; (modded for flank) d20+7=17 ; d20+7=20 ; d6+4=5 ; d20+5=21 ; d6+3=7 ; d20+5=11 ; Tuesday November 11th, 2014 1:11:34 AM
The Mailed Fist reacts with practiced discipline, casters in the middle and fighters engaging threats to the perimeter of their group.
While Prudence and Braugh do the heavy lifting, the rest of the Fist carries out their assignments and combat roles effectively, with no breach in their plans.
The gnolls press their numbers in, trying to swarm around Nikolais Fist. A Gnoll and a Flind escape from the web, leaving their packmate stranded. The Flind gives a shrill whistle (DC 20) and successfully pushes the Hyena to bear down on William.
Tinker vs. Flind/Hyena: Hit AC 20 for 5 damage, Hit AC 21 for damage.
The last Hyena flank maneuvers to the side of Nikolai, but misses against the agile monk.
Hyena vs. William - Bites hits AC 22 for 5 damage, Trip fails at CMD 7.
Pack vs Braugh - All miss - hit AC of 24 at highest.
Another Gnoll joins the Flind attacking Tinker, and together they press the dwarf.
Above the din of combat, there is a loud boom, pushing a concussive blast through the combatants. A bright red glow encompasses the battlefield for a brieft moment, until a rush of armored and armed silhouttes clog the portals vision.
Stepping through are several figures you recognize, and a few you don't. Tall, tan, and with his perfect hair dancing lightly in response to his movements, Color Sgt. Carren Taggart and his Fist quickly take the field!
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 19/23 -- HP 45/56 (David Feest posting) d20+9=15 ; Tuesday November 11th, 2014 6:48:19 AM
OOC Braugh hit his flind for 19 last round. 9 on the dice plus 10 more in bonus damage. Is that a second flind in his face? Either way hiss round will be the same. IC Braugh sees his comrades being pressed and the opponents seem to be unable to harm him. He grins within his steelsheathe and swings at the gnoll on his right. he misses, but that does little to stop his next move. He steps in front of that gnoll, allowing it a swing , and moves up behind the gnoll pressing Tinker. " Hammer and anvil, lad." He says to Tinker. Attack on the gnoll hits AC 15 Miss
Prudence Gundle [AC 18; HP 39/39] [Mage Armor, Bless] (Kathy) d20+7=26 ; d6+3=8 ; Tuesday November 11th, 2014 12:10:41 PM
Pru takes a step back and turns to target one of the gnolls to the south of her. She fires another Elemental Ray, which finds its mark.
[Hit Touch AC 26 for 8 damage.]
AC 17 T13 F14 CMD 18 (22 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 22/34 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+8=28 ; d20+8=12 ; d8+2=5 ; 2d6=6 ; Tuesday November 11th, 2014 6:20:48 PM
Tinker feels the hits, bleeding and bruised, but can't let up. Seeing an opportunity, he turns and arcs his Urgosh behind him, slashing hard into the gnoll between him and Braugh!
"Hammer and anvil for sure!" Tinker agrees with the dwarven veteran.
Attack 28 nat 20! 12 no confirm
Damage 11 (with sneak attacking flanked gnoll)
William the Courageous (Ken) AC 18 hp 18/23 d20+9=25 ; d6+7=9 ; d4+1=3 ; Tuesday November 11th, 2014 6:45:13 PM
William curses as he's cut by the gnoll, but he's somewhat relieved when these new fist members show up...
His friendly Earth Elemental will arrive just to the NW of the hyena, bashing it with its claws and trying to save its summoner...
Attack - Hit AC 25 for 9 pts of damage on the hyena...
Option 1 - Hyena dead.... William will cast Mirror Image, trying to defend himself a bit better... (3 dups created, so 25% of hitting him). For his move action, he'll move to the West ONLY if the gnoll on that side is dead. If it's alive, then he'll crouch to keep in cover from ranged attacks...
Option 2 - Hyena alive, William will use total defense, trying to defend himself the best he can...(Total Defense, +4 to AC, then AC is 22) ____________ Spells Cast - Mage Armor, Web, Maybe Mirror Image SM 2 5/6 rounds
Ernie (Augmented) = AC 17, hp 17/17, Melee slam +8 (1d6+6), Earth mastery +1 att/dmg if it and its foe are touching ground, 20 speed + earth mastery
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 20 Tch 20 Ffted 17 HP 38/38 CMD 20/22(Grapple) d20+3=22 ; d6+3=8 ; d20+3=7 ; Tuesday November 11th, 2014 9:18:34 PM
Nikolai barely glances at what could be a new threat but is relieved that it is actually help!
He turns and focuses again on the battle before him.
A) If the hyena to his right is still alive, kick at it again: Flurry of Blows 1 d20+3 = 22, dmg = 8 Flurry of Blows 2 d20+3 = 7
B) if the hyena to his right is dead, kick at the gnoll to his left: Flurry of Blows 1 d20+3 = 22, dmg = 8 Flurry of Blows 2 d20+3 = 7
BLESS, AC 19 w/shield, TAC 11, FFAC 15, (CMD 16, CMB 4), HPS 41/41 Linden, the Returned (Jay B) Tuesday November 11th, 2014 11:12:32 PM
Bolstered by the arrival of more Fist, Linden takes puts away his crossbow and draws his morningstar. He moves to join Tinker in combat.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP37/37 Me +4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 d20+10=29 ; Wednesday November 12th, 2014 12:59:16 AM
With a flash of red Michael is somewhere else. He has heard that everyone takes teleportation differently, but for Michael, he always feels as if he has just been born anew. That everything from before is but a vividly remembered dream, and that this, this is the true reality. The feeling pass though, and as the red glare fades he sees through the trees and brush his brothers in arms being pressed by furred creatures he guesses are gnolls. As Sgt. Carren motions for his men to move out, Michael is off like a shot. Moving parallel to the side of the battle, looking for a position to flank and draw some of the heat off the defenders. Moving at a quick jog, he takes a bottle of Alchemists fire from the pocket of his magical pants as he moves. Darting to cover where a tree and a bush grow close, he watches as the larger of the three Gnolls in his area crumbles beneath a ray of light from the center of the defenders. His primary target group disrupted, he waits for the other gnolls to close to a better position. Scanning the area for more threats as he does so. (perception d20+10=29)
Pru's red blast scorches a Gnoll, but when the smoke clears it is still on it's feet. Tinker's attack scores a Gnoll so deeply its legs buckle, but it too remains alive.
William is damaged while casting, and concentrates to keep his spell. (DC 10+5+2) He does, and his elemental smashes into the Gnoll. With the Hyena dead, finished off by Nikolai, he assumes a defensive posture.
Linden moves to join the combat, as does Carrens Fist. His men fan out and pepper the enemy with arrows, dropping the southern un-engaged enemy. All except one, who is new to Carrens Fist, who seems to be maneuvering for something.
The northern Flind, who seems to have command, shouts to his patrol.
William Only: Highlight to display spoiler: {"Kill the fire witch and the summoner! Then retreat!"}
Nikolai vs. Gnoll: Nat 20, no confirm. 4 Damage.
William vs. Gnoll/Flind/Flind: Gnoll hits AC22 for 4, Flinds Miss
Pru vs. Gnoll/Gnoll: Gnolls Miss.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 19/23 -- HP 45/56 (David Feest posting) d20+1=12 ; d20+1=20 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+9=28 ; Wednesday November 12th, 2014 12:43:59 PM
Linguistics 12 Sense Motive 20 Bruagh doesn't understand what the Flind said, but that was a battle command if ever he heard one, and the gnolls tighten into the heart of the Fist. They are after someone in particular. Things might get desperate soon for the ones the gnolls can hit. All Bruagh can do about that is thin their numbers. Bruagh has Seen Prudence ignite whole groups of opponents before, so he goes for those NOT in the group in the middle ( The one to his southwest, next to Pru) Attack hits AC 13 Miss Ahain he nisses fueling his anger at these dogmen. Then he sees the halfling creeping through the trees, part of this Carren fellows Fist he guesses. He raps his axe on his shield, trying to keep the gnoll focused on him, giving the halfling a clean shot at the gnolls exposed back. Taunt? Intimidate? 28 if it helps
Prudence Gundle [AC 18; HP 39/39] [Mage Armor, Bless] (Kathy) 4d4=10 ; Wednesday November 12th, 2014 2:46:59 PM
Pru steps back--to avoid singeing Tinker's eyebrows off--and casts a Burning Hands to catch the two gnolls to the east of her.
[10 damage; Reflex save DC 15 for half.]
AC 17 T13 F14 CMD 18 (22 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 22/34 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+8=13 ; d20+8=24 ; d8+2=10 ; 2d6=12 ; Wednesday November 12th, 2014 7:55:53 PM
Ooc: great entrance! Welcome To Agents of the Fist!
Tinker skips back to make sure Prudence's flame misses, but is concentrating so much on the gnoll and flinds that the only thing that may avoid getting singed is the sorcerer's good sense!
His Urgosh in a blur, Tinker steps to flank the most wounded flind and sinks the axe head into furry flesh!
Reflex save. 13 if needed miss!
Flanking attack. 24. Damage 22!
William the Courageous (Ken) AC 18 hp 18/23 d20+9=15 ; d6+7=10 ; Wednesday November 12th, 2014 9:49:12 PM
William hears the gnolls command and translates it to his friends, "they are targeting Pru and me and then they're planning on running after that!"
His summoned helper will attack the nearest gnoll if it is still alive or Move past its allies and stand to the south of William and attack the nearest gnoll there...
Att - Hit AC 15 for 10 pts
William, still protected by his mirror images , Withdraws as a full round action and moves to the southwest behind his tauran friend... Avoids AoO because of withdraw action out of threatened square...
BLESS, AC 19 w/shield, TAC 11, FFAC 15, (CMD 16, CMB 4), HPS 39/41 Linden, the Returned (Jay B) d20+4=5 ; Wednesday November 12th, 2014 9:58:24 PM
OOC. Nik takes 2. Lindy takes 2. Due to SacBond.
The centaur pacifist tries to clobber a gnoll near Tink. Fails.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 18 HP 36/38 CMD 20/22(Grapple) d20+5=17 ; d6+3=8 ; d20+5=18 ; d6+3=8 ; Wednesday November 12th, 2014 10:00:10 PM
OOC: I just read up on the Sacrificial Bond (shield Other) spell and realized that it gives me a +1 deflection bonus to AC and a +1 resistance on saves on top of splitting the hp damage. Now he tells me! Adjusting AC and taking 2hp damage, the other 2 go to Linden.
IC: Nikolai's kick to the hyena's jaw snaps hits mouth shut and gives it a deadly concussion. Wasting no time, he slips into the spot the hyena occupied and attacks the gnoll between he and William.
FoB 1 d20+3 +2(flanking) = 17, if hit dmg = 8 FoB 2 d20+3 +2(flanking) = 18, if hit dmg = 8
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP37/37 Me +4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 d20+8=14 ; Wednesday November 12th, 2014 11:04:08 PM
From the cover of the tree Michael watches as the Gnolls he was about to target fall. He grins. "These guys are good" he thinks. His eyes catch the heavily armored dwarfs subtle signal. He takes a move action to get a bit closer and then he tosses the Alchemists fire at the feet of the gnoll facing the dwarf. (Grid junction between dead flind and gnoll facing Braugh) Attack AC14 for 1 pt damage save DC 15 and lose full round to put it out or take1d6. Maybe the fire will distract the gnoll long enough for the dwarf to put an axe through its skull, or failing that, maybe Michael can shove a couple of feet of rapier through a kidney.
One of the Gnolls uses the other to hide from the brunt of Pru's fire. Nikolai has little trouble incapacitating the Gnoll between William and himself, and a barrage of arrows and a stray alchemists fire pelt the Gnolls, killing an ugly sort with large black spots over his eyes.
The Gnolls continue their plan, bolstered by the Flind in the middle of their line.
2 Flinds/1 Gnoll vs. William: The Flinds slam their Flind bars into the mage, hitting AC 20 and 18 for 7 and 7 damage.
1 Gnoll vs Prudence: The northern Gnoll tries to maneuver past Linden and away from the Earth Elemental to get at Pru, but is bludgeoned down by the elemental as he turns.
There is one Gnoll still stuck in the web spell!
AC 17 T13 F14 CMD 18 (22 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 22/34 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+8=13 ; Thursday November 13th, 2014 4:56:57 PM
Tinker strikes again, too quickly! His Urgosh cannot penetrate the matted hair and armor of the Flind.
"Keep weaving William! Pru! They won't keep this up for long!"
William the Courageous (Ken) AC 18 hp 18/23 Thursday November 13th, 2014 5:05:18 PM
Ummmmm .... DM did you notice that william withdrew? He should be out of range of melee attacks ..
(He didnt move on the map .. =(
Prudence Gundle [AC 18; HP 39/39] [Mage Armor, Bless] (Kathy) d20+7=11 ; d6+3=5 ; Thursday November 13th, 2014 6:36:20 PM
As has become typical, Pru's corner of the battlefield is beginning to smell like burnt dog.
Also, she's having a hard time finding a gnoll-free zone to cast in. But she manages, taking a step back and targeting the gnoll next to Tinker with an Elemental Ray. It isn't particularly well-amied however.
[Hit Touch AC 11. Since it's Touch AC, I'll go ahead and roll damage, 5.]
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 19/23 -- HP 45/56 (David Feest posting) d20+9=25 ; d10=2 ; Thursday November 13th, 2014 6:55:36 PM
Bruagh sees the halfling emerge from the trees and take out one gnoll, the only other gnoll near it is flanked by Linden, so the soldier should have no trouble taking it out. The dwarf shifts north and swings for the southernmost Flind, since they seem to be the ones leading this rabble, and the only ones actually hitting through the magical protections of the mages. His swing is solid this time and it makes a good connection with the Flind. 5 foot step, no AoO War axe hits AC 25 for 12 damage. He again taunts the enemy, trying to draw their attention to him rather than the mages.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP37/37 Me +4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 d20+8=24 ; d4=3 ; 2d6=4 ; Thursday November 13th, 2014 7:58:23 PM
Michaels alchemists fire and the arrows of his brothers hit the hapless gnoll in a beautiful synchronicity. William turns, draws his rapier and charges the gnoll to the North, positioning himself to flank the beast against the centaur. He mis judges the distance to the gnoll a bit, and the perfect thrust upward through the gnolls kidney up into the heart and lungs falls short, merely bisecting the kidney. He twirls the blade as he withdraws, widening the hole and making the wound gush blood. Attack roll: AC d20 +4 (bab) +2 (flank)+2 (charge)=24, damage 1d4 (rapier)3 +2d6 (sneak attack) 4= 7 + 2 points bleed damage beginning next round.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 18 HP 36/38 CMD 20/22(Grapple) d20+5=9 ; d20+5=11 ; Thursday November 13th, 2014 10:05:24 PM
OOC: Welcome to Nikolai's Fist, Michael. :)
IC: Nikolai keeps trying to take the pressure off William and Tinker by targeting the flind between he and Tinker.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP37/37 Me +4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 Thursday November 13th, 2014 11:37:11 PM
OOC: Thanks! Looks to be a good group here. Tight knit, effective, just what I was looking for. I..uh..didn't mean to put William in my post...I meant to say Wittman. Freudian slip there...I like playing wizards.
BLESS, AC 19 w/shield, TAC 11, FFAC 15, (CMD 16, CMB 4), HPS 39/41 Linden, the Returned (Jay B) d20+7=25 ; d8=8 ; Friday November 14th, 2014 2:57:51 AM
Linden takes a swing at the passing gnoll. (AoO, flanking with Bruagh, hits AC 23 without flank, for 8damage!)
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP37/37 Me +4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 Friday November 14th, 2014 11:47:35 AM
OOC: could the DM mark the Flind that spoke and hid behind the others to avoid Pru's fire? I think part of our orders were to capture a officer, and that one smells like one to me.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 19/23 -- HP 45/56 (David Feest posting) Friday November 14th, 2014 12:35:36 PM
OOC Good point. See, the replacement soldier is more on top of our mission than us. If that's the case, I think both Flind got hit this turn, Linden may need to stabilize the speaker, kinda quicklike. 8) BTW, any work on Zach returning to resume control of Braugh?
William the Courageous (Ken) AC 18 hp 18/23 d20+9=15 d100=3 d100=18 d6+7=9 d20+1=3 Friday November 14th, 2014 1:14:48 PM (Ooc2. 1. William didn't move because I posted from an ipad and it wouldn't move him. sorry for the confusion, but I usually do post from my iPad and cant move using it. I don't see coordinate markers on the map so it's hard for me to tell you which one he goes to. 2. Did you take my mirror images into account for the attacks? They have a 25% chance of hitting each image. I rolled 2 d100's and we'll assume that they both hit an image (first roll was 3 (vs 75-00 to hit me), 2nd was 18 (vs 66-00 to hit me)) so I lose 2 images and have 1 left.))
The earth elemental continues bashing at enemies, hitting the nearest gnoll or hyena (AC 15) for 9 dmg.
Meanwhile, William will throw an acid dart against the nearest gnoll but it misses.. (AC 3)
Ernie (Augmented) = AC 17, hp 17/17, Melee slam +8 (1d6+6), Earth mastery +1 att/dmg if it and its foe are touching ground, 20 speed + earth mastery
DM Ken - Map So Far - Hunted d20=8 ; d20+5=20 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+5=11 ; d8=6 ; d20+11=13 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+11=15 ; d8+9=15 ; d8+9=10 ; d8+9=17 ; Friday November 14th, 2014 4:18:13 PM
The combat seems to be heavily favored the Mailed Fist, especially with the well-timed reinforcements. Prudence sends one Gnoll to the ground, whimpering as it burns to ash. Michael eviscerates another, leaving it twitching on the swamp floor. As the final Gnolls fall, with the sole exception being one whimpering specimen caught in a web spell, Sgt. Carren steps forward and draws his bow.
Three snaps of the string, and both Flinds fall dead.
(Not DM fiat! Flind 1 had 6 damage and took a crit for 25. The other flind had 12 damage at ate 17.)
-- Combat Over--
Carren stares at the Gnolls for a bit, seemingly drawing some great joy from their deaths. A disturbing smile sits on his lips for a moment, before he steps away from the carnage and seeks out Nikolai.
"Well met, Double Fist. I didn't expect a fight when the dress-wearing men at the Keep sent us through to find you and to relieve you in the field here once your mission is done. So whats the situation? Besides the smell, that is."
Carren eyes the burnt corpses and sighs. The rest of his men, fellows you have spent some time with, smile and start saying their hellos.
"I'd assume that's your doing Lance Corporal Grundle. Your legend among young bar maidens will grow yet again."
He looks around and whistles, his eyes resting on the webbed monster for a moment.
"Where are we exactly? The Mages weren't quite sure where we were going, only that you would be there when we arrived."
Prudence Gundle [AC 18; HP 39/39] [Mage Armor, Bless] (Kathy) Friday November 14th, 2014 6:48:44 PM
Pru brushes aside an errant lock of hair, leaving a sooty smudge on one cheek. "Sergeant Carren," she smiles. "We weren't expecting reinforcements so soon. Hello, Anklebiter," she adds to the halfling member of Carren's Fist.
BLESS, AC 19 w/shield, TAC 11, FFAC 15, (CMD 16, CMB 4), HPS 39/41 Linden, the Returned (Jay B) d20+10=11 ; Friday November 14th, 2014 11:29:16 PM
Linden runs around and stabilizes or binds the wounded. (Miserable Heal check. 11) he'll use Orisons to stabilize the more critically wounded.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 19/23 -- HP 45/56 (David Feest posting) Saturday November 15th, 2014 12:18:52 AM
Bruagh starts grabbing the dead gnolls, ones that the cleric can't save and dragging them into a line for searching and post mortem interrogation. Once they are gathered he begins turning out their pockets and kit, looking for clues, rank insignia, maps and anything else useful to the mission.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP37/37 Me +4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 d20+10=22 ; Saturday November 15th, 2014 12:54:39 AM
Michael cleans the blood of of his rapier with a scrap of fabric off the dead Gnoll at his feet. He looks up and flashes a broad smile at the comely sorcerer. "Good Evening, Lance Corporal, Hows the weather up there?" He then turns to Sgt Carren. "Sir, Permission to Police the bodies of the Gnolls for Intelligence, sir?"
If he gets permission he starts to gather up all the gnoll weapons, armor, and any other material that they carry and put it in small piles near the center of camp, each pile corresponding to each killed gnoll. While he get it all together he pays attention to things like unit insignia, rank marks, any thing out of the ordinary, Perception roll d20+10=22
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP37/37 Me +4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 Saturday November 15th, 2014 1:03:08 AM
He sings a poem while her works.
If you've ever stole a pheasant-egg be'ind the keeper's back, If you've ever snigged the washin' from the line, If you've ever crammed a gander in your bloomin' 'aversack, You will understand this little song o' mine. But the service rules are 'ard, an' from such we are debarred, For the same with Fist morals does not suit. (Cornet: Toot! toot!) W'y, they call a man a robber if 'e stuffs 'is marchin' clobber With the -- (Chorus) Loo! loo! Lulu! lulu! Loo! loo! Loot! loot! loot! Ow the loot! Bloomin' loot! That's the thing to make the boys git up an' shoot! It's the same with dogs an' men, If you'd make 'em come again Clap 'em forward with a Loo! loo! Lulu! Loot! (ff) Whoopee! Tear 'im, puppy! Loo! loo! Lulu! Loot! loot! loot!
If you've knocked a goblin edgeways when 'e's thrustin' for your life, You must leave 'im very careful where 'e fell; An' may thank your stars an' gaiters if you didn't feel 'is knife That you ain't told off to bury 'im as well. Then the sweatin' Tommies wonder as they spade the beggars under Why lootin' should be entered as a crime; So if my song you'll 'ear, I will learn you plain an' clear 'Ow to pay yourself for fightin' overtime. (Chorus) With the loot, . . .
Now remember when you're 'acking round a gilded Burma god That 'is eyes is very often precious stones; An' if you treat a Gnol to a dose o' cleanin'-rod 'E's like to show you everything 'e owns. When 'e won't prodooce no more, pour some water on the floor Where you 'ear it answer 'ollow to the boot (Cornet: Toot! toot!) -- When the ground begins to sink, shove your baynick down the chink, An' you're sure to touch the -- (Chorus) Loo! loo! Lulu! Loot! loot! loot! Ow the loot! . . .
When from 'ouse to 'ouse you're 'unting, you must always work in pairs -- It 'alves the gain, but safer you will find -- For a single man gets bottled on them twisty-wisty stairs, An' a woman comes and clobs 'im from be'ind. When you've turned 'em inside out, an' it seems beyond a doubt As if there weren't enough to dust a flute (Cornet: Toot! toot!) -- Before you sling your 'ook, at the 'ousetops take a look, For it's underneath the tiles they 'ide the loot. (Chorus) Ow the loot! . . .
You can mostly square a Sergint an' a Quartermaster too, If you only take the proper way to go; I could never keep my pickin's, but I've learned you all I knew -- An' don't you never say I told you so. An' now I'll bid good-bye, for I'm gettin' rather dry, An' I see another tunin' up to toot (Cornet: Toot! toot!) -- So 'ere's good-luck to those that wears the Widow's clo'es, An' the Devil send 'em all they want o' loot! (Chorus) Yes, the loot, Bloomin' loot! In the tunic an' the mess-tin an' the boot! It's the same with dogs an' men, If you'd make 'em come again (fff) Whoop 'em forward with a Loo! loo! Lulu! Loot! loot! loot! Heeya! Sick 'im, puppy! Loo! loo! Lulu! Loot! loot! loot!
William the Courageous (Ken) AC 18 hp 18/23 Saturday November 15th, 2014 8:01:08 AM
William greets the new fist with relief. as he was in no mood to become a gnoll pincushion... He says hello to those he doesn't know and sends his summoned friend back home, unneeded at this point. He suggests they start searching the gnoll bodies, especially the enemy leaders, and will do so...
AC 17 T13 F14 CMD 18 (22 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 22/34 "Tinker" (SteveK) Saturday November 15th, 2014 4:48:39 PM
Tinker wipes his urgosh of blood and looks about. Sergeant Carren's Fist is taking the perimeter, the little halfling and Braugh is checking for loot and information, and Linden is doing his normal job of taking care of friend and enemy alike (his devotion to Flower strong in the young centaur). Looks like the only job left is to meet up with Sergeants Carren and Nikolai and give a Situation Report.
To the halfling's tune in the background, Tinker moves up and gives a deferential nod. "Hello Sergeant, here's the MET report. Nikolai's Thumb Mission was to find how the gnolls were getting around the Hornfowl area without any word from scouts or troops. We were to find their lairs, capabilities, and maybe capture an officer; no significant engagements. Enemy are five lairs of gnolls, flind leaders, and pens of hyenas. Some leaders are mages and prefer fire spells. Each lair looks to be taken over from other groups; a dwarf mine, an elf tree village and the like. Terrain is all through the swamps. They have found a tree we call a Blood Cypress that if you feed it blood, it will teleport a group to another Blood Cypress. That's how they are getting around. There are also potential allies in a group of Veggie-Pygmies who hate the gnolls. (Tinker pulls out the kewpie doll from his belt) This here makes the VPs friends; that and killing gnolls."
BLESS, AC 19 w/shield, TAC 11, FFAC 15, (CMD 16, CMB 4), HPS 39/41 Linden, the Returned (Jay B) Sunday November 16th, 2014 12:11:37 AM
Linden will spend a Channel to heal grouped wounded if needed.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP37/37 Me +4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 Sunday November 16th, 2014 12:34:12 AM
If one of the Flinds looks like it might can be saved, Michael will call Lindens attention to it. Is anybody taking care of the webbed gnoll?
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 18 HP 36/38 CMD 20/22(Grapple) Sunday November 16th, 2014 9:16:12 PM
The battle suddenly ends and Nikolai looks around. He wished he could have kept William and Pru better protected but there were just too many of them. Talk about timing! Sgt. Carron's Fist showed up just in time!
His Fist takes over the clean up and Tinker gives a good concise report. But one gnoll is left hanging, well, rather stuck, in webs.
"We need to knock that gnoll out before those webs expire, in case he's the only one we left alive."
Unless there is a Sleep spell handy, he instructs Linden, Bruagh, and himself to grapple the gnoll as soon as the web expires and Tinker to bind him good and tight.
During this time he thanks Carron and the others for their help. "Thanks for the timely arrival. Things were getting pretty dicey there for a moment. You guys tipped the scales. So what's the news? What's our orders?"
AC 17 T13 F14 CMD 18 (22 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 22/34 "Tinker" (SteveK) Monday November 17th, 2014 6:21:50 PM
Tinker nods and slips out his manacles and lock , ready to snap them on the pinned gnoll.
BLESS, AC 19 w/shield, TAC 11, FFAC 15, (CMD 16, CMB 4), HPS 39/41 Linden, the Returned (Jay B) d20=15 ; Monday November 17th, 2014 7:16:23 PM
Checking.
DM Ken - Map So Far - Hunted Monday November 17th, 2014 9:07:55 PM
Anklebiter mumbles a greeting to Prudence, then goes with Brandon to secure the webbed Gnoll. He can be overheard mumbling.
"Stupid Bliss... shouldn't have left..."
Sgt. Carren nods to Tinkers report, then answers Nikolai.
"Your orders are unchanged. Double Fist is to continue on as assigned per your last communique. You are to fill out your maps, gather as much intel as you can, then report home when complete. Weve been assigned here for a short time to watch over the different warrens in a more typical scouting role. The good captain has seen fit to make these swamps a permanent post based on your information, and scout-type fists will be rotating through here on regular tours for a couple weeks at a time."
He turns to Michael, watching the Halfing as he hums.
"Then there's that one. Captain Palance assigned him to me for training and eventual placement into your unit, now that you've lost both Cameron and Bliss. I don't know if you knew that or not in your 9 days you've been gone, but both are permanent losses Nikolai. Carver too. Cameron had some sort of strange religious epiphany out here, and has dedicated himself to Jancaissis. An eye of Gargul showed up around the same time and bought out both he and Carvers contracts."
He hands Nikolai a docket that seems to contain information on Michael.
"He didn't need my training. He has a background in shadow-work, and while probably not as gifted a scout as Cameron or stealthy as Bliss, he's a fair mix. For personality, it's a bit strange. Add 1 part Halfling and 1 part depressed poet. Good luck with him. We can camp with you tonight if you need, or we can part ways now."
The Fist was making camp when they heard their foes approaching, it will be dark soon...
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP37/37 Me +4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 Monday November 17th, 2014 9:49:00 PM
OCC: A depressed poet would quote Sylvia Plath, or Emily Dickinson some such nonsense. Only true warriors understand the nuance and passion that is Rudyard Kipling.
Prudence Gundle [AC 18; HP 39/39] [Mage Armor, Bless] (Kathy) Monday November 17th, 2014 10:07:22 PM
Pru isn't much use tying up or interrogating prisoners, so she stands aside and lets the others work. On hearing Sergeant Carren talk about their new member, she turns and smiles at the halfling.
"I guess we're working together now," she says. "Prudence Gundle. It's good to meet you."
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 19/23 -- HP 45/56 (David Feest posting) Monday November 17th, 2014 11:04:13 PM " William, can you explain to him that if he struggles when the webs go away, I will remove parts of him that we don't need to interrogate him, but leave him capable of answering questions"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 21 Tch 21 Ffted 18 HP 36/38 CMD 20/22(Grapple) Monday November 17th, 2014 11:15:56 PM
OOC: I'm surprised Michael doesn't quote Walt Wittman: "I am as bad as the worst, but, thank God, I can get even worse than that."
Just kidding, the real quote, from Walt Whitman: "I am as bad as the worst, but, thank God, I am as good as the best."
:}
IC: Nikolai salutes Stg. Carren, he is a superior officer, and replies, "Thank you sir! The reinforcement is very welcome." and takes the docket. "I'll look this over tonight. Which, by the way, it would be best for your Fist stay with us tonight. Not only can we mount a better watch in case the gonlls come 'a knocking again, I need to go over the map with you and give you a detailed layout of the swamp as much as we have seen. We also need to fill you in on the vegepygmies up north, who we've befriended on account of our mutual enemy, the gnolls. We'll make a copy of the map tonight too, for your use. You'll also need to know how to use the Blood Root, just in case you have a fancy of instantaneous travel.
We were setting up camp when we had our visitors, so let us finish cleaning up this mess, discuss what to do with prisoners, eat something and get some rest. Tomorrow, we part ways.
So, how does Captain Palance expect us to get a prisoner back to her?"
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP37/37 Me +4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 Tuesday November 18th, 2014 9:24:22 AM
OCC: how about Chris Claremont, 'I'm the best there is at what I do, but what I do isn't very nice."[/b}
Michael Drops the last of the loot onto the last pile. He walks up to Prudence. [b]"I'm Michael Wittman, I guess I'll be your new team mate. Nice to meet you"
He bows.
"Sorry for the song, I guess it's a stress response, the fighting just gets my blood up its so exciting...it makes me so happy I sometimes burst into song."
"I'm not a poet, I just know a lot of obscure literary references that have no relevance to anything in the world but the most general." Also I'm not depressed, I'm twisted...there's a difference. He smiles
William the Courageous (Ken) AC 18 hp 18/23 Tuesday November 18th, 2014 2:09:07 PM
William smiles at their new members, especially the literary warrior. He'd glad to have more martial types now too.
He'll gladly translate the messages to the gnoll, putting the right amount of threats in it to get it to comply..
DM Ken - Map So Far - Hunted Tuesday November 18th, 2014 7:06:29 PM
While the Flinds are all beyond help, Linden feels he could save another Gnoll and a Hyena, if he was so inclined. While stripping the bodies of armor, shield, and weapon, William doesn't find anything denoting rank to any of those defeated or alive. Other than the Flinds strange weapons (Exotic Weapon: 1d8 damage with the disarm special rule), there is nothing especially valuable.
Cameron nods at Nikolais suggestion, giving Turley and Anklebiter a few orders to handle their gear.
"Strangest thing, we had two more members lined up for you, but once they learned where you were.. one had an appendix burst and the other snatched an assignment to a far off swamp port infested with the Woldian League of Adventurers."
Getting his gear in order, he gets back around to Nikolais other question.
"You are heading home over-land. With these Blood-Cypress, you should get back to civilization pretty quickly. I've brought you another sending scroll, use it on your way home and some men with extra horses will meet you. Officer treatment for Agents, if I say so myself."
Carren leaves his men at Nikolais disposal, and the night passes without event. In the early morning, the last watchstander observes Carrens Fist waking quietly, making their packs, and heading out with the copied map.
Double Fist now gets to choose their next destination and what to do with the current prisoner.
AC 17 T13 F14 CMD 18 (22 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 22/34 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+9=24 ; d20+9=16 ; Tuesday November 18th, 2014 8:04:47 PM
The brown haired and bearded dwarf meets Michael around the campfire and dinner. "Daemar Torvalsson, Lance Corporal. " he says by way of introduction. "Everyone in the Fist calls me Tinker. And twisted will fit you in just fine."
Helping about the camp, taking his turn at watch in the dark of night to maximize his darksight. In the morning, he waits for Nikolai's or and takes the lead, scouting for the Fist to thief next destination.
Perception 24
Stealth. 16
AC 19 w/shield, TAC 11, FFAC 15, (CMD 16, CMB 4), HPS 41/41 Linden, the Returned (Jay B) 2d6=10 ; Tuesday November 18th, 2014 8:05:42 PM
Linden doesn't push the healing foes. He knows that it bothers most of the Fist, so he simply sticks to stablizing them. The pibald centaur cleric of Flower busily trots around the field. Being busy with healing, Linden only nods to the new faces and moves on to the injured among Nikolais Fist, William, Bruagh, Tinker and himself (and anyone else within it). "Into the circle." Dragging William, Tinker and Bruagh by the arm and uses a channel to group heal. (All in the circle heal 10 hps)
Prudence Gundle [AC 18; HP 39/39] [Mage Armor, Bless] (Kathy) Tuesday November 18th, 2014 10:14:26 PM
Pru is glad to be heading back, and hopes that they acquitted themselves adequately on their assignment. True, they hadn't captured an officer. But Pru remembers how difficult it was to even make the quick trip with their few captives. She isn't sorry to have missed slogging through the swamp with a cunning gnoll officer in tow!
In the morning, she packs up her gear and makes ready to move with the rest of the Fist.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 16 Ffted 13 HP 38/38 CMD 20/22(Grapple) d20+11=15 ; d20+9=21 ; d20+9=19 ; Tuesday November 18th, 2014 11:21:14 PM
Nikolai thanks Linden for the healing and then helps get camp organized. He tells Sgt. Carron that his Fist is welcome to any of the gear from the gnolls they want.
He spends a good hour going over the lay of the land, the Blood Root groves and how they work, the different gnoll warrens they've come across and so forth.
"To the north there's these vegepymies. Although they are allies, so to speak, be very cautious, because there is this fungus that they carry that can infect you and then who-knows-what will happen to you.
After Sgt Carron is all caught up and has a copy of the map, Nikolai introduces himself to their new Fist member. "Michael Wittman, welcome to Nikolai's Fist. I'm Nikolai. I was chosen to be the Thumb of this Fist, like Sgt. Carron was chosen to be the Thumb of his fist. Thus, the Fist is named after the Thumb. Which means I give the orders. But I'm not a hard-nosed drill sergeant and we here all respect each other's different skill sets. Basically, all it means that when a decision needs to be made, I make it, and take the responsibility for it. Good job in gathering up all that stuff. Pick out what you want, and what we don't want, we'll destroy. Now help with making camp and we'll talk later."
Nikolai is a half elf of average height and wears the Mailed Fist uniform as do the others, but wears no armor and his weapons are meager in comparison to the warriors in the Fist, hey are monk weapons. He wears an oddly colored monk belt.
Nikolai gives his fare-wells to Sgt Carron's Fist and then gets his Fist ready to move out.
"We still have that area to the east to explore. It is in the direction of our original Blood Root tree so once we finish that area, we can finally head home. So East it is. Tinker, do your scouting and we'll follow as usual."
Heading east - Perception +11 = 15 Stealth +9 = 21 Survival (tracking) looking for fresh tracks +9 = 19
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP37/37 Me +4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 d20+15=31 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+2=6 ; Wednesday November 19th, 2014 12:29:31 AM
Michael engages the rest of the agents in any conversation they wish to have. He discusses lock and trap theory and design with Tinker, flirts with Pru in a friendly good natured way, and asks William about planar travel and summoningThese are his team mates now, and his life may one day depend upon his knowledge of them, and their knowledge of him. He volunteers for first watch, reasoning that they having slogged through the swamp all day may be tired and eager to hit the sack. In the morning he offers to split scouting duties with whoever is on point, and when not scouting ahead is paying attention to whats going on behind, covering the more obvious signs of our passage and looking out for tails and forage. Stealth d20+15=31, perception d20+10=26, survival d20+2=6.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 19/23 -- HP 45/56 (David Feest posting) d20=5 ; Wednesday November 19th, 2014 1:49:06 PM
Bruagh stows his gear and follows with the 'loud' group, leaving the scouting to the scouts. Perception 5
William the Courageous (Ken) AC 18 hp 18/23 Wednesday November 19th, 2014 1:58:45 PM
William helps prepare the campsite for the night and enjoys getting to know their new teammates. He of course likes discussing summoning and planar travel,as well as Michaels background and experience.
He asks if he can go first or last on watch so he can have enough time to memorize his spells
AC 19 w/shield, TAC 11, FFAC 15, (CMD 16, CMB 4), HPS 41/41 Linden, the Returned (Jay B) Wednesday November 19th, 2014 6:43:57 PM
OOC: Ken, your PC has been healed. William is a-ok. Just a reminder. All the Fist are healed.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP37/37 Me +4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 Wednesday November 19th, 2014 6:51:12 PM
OCC: can we get a list of the loot we got of the Flinds and Gnolls?
"you know, with the gnolls infiltrating to the south, a beach head if you will, in order to relieve population pressures in the North. it would seem prudent to conduct a raid to the north. This will force them to pull back their troops south and,...erm...heh..heh..also we can help to "relieve" some of that population pressure as well.
A well conducted raid, could also erode support for this "prophet"
Ohhh..ohh. we also need to get a cutting or some seeds from one of these blood cypress trees, If we could get one growing at each of our outposts, suitably secured and defended of course, just think of what a logistical and support force multiplier it would be.
AC 17 T13 F14 CMD 18 (22 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 22/34 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+9=16 ; d20+9=10 ; Wednesday November 19th, 2014 7:25:46 PM
Tinker keeps many thoughts to himself, mostly about Carver, Cameron, and Bliss. He hopes his shield-brothers are healthy and well. He is glad C&Cs contracts were bought out and hopes Bliss is not in a dungeon somewhere or worse.
The dwarf listens to Michael and shakes his head. "Not in the job to raid the northern swamp. We're here under orders to gauge a future potential enemy. We'll fight the gnolls if someone pays us to fight the gnolls "
Tinker doesn't have a very good poker face. While he said the correct mercenary thing to say, his face says he wouldn't hesitate to jump in front of an innocent if the situation warrented.
Perception 16
Stealth 10 (and glad there is no auto failure for skill checks)
Prudence Gundle [AC 18; HP 39/39] [Mage Armor, Bless] (Kathy) Wednesday November 19th, 2014 10:12:37 PM
"The trees require a substantial amount of blood in order to operate," Pru tells Michael. "They're less convenient than they seem at first."
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 19/23 -- HP 45/56 (David Feest posting) Wednesday November 19th, 2014 10:42:03 PM " The butcher at the cook shed probably kills a cow or two a day to keep the Citadel and the other outposts fed. There would be plenty of blood to make the thing thrive and to move troops and such when needed. Problem is we don't have the knowledge of how to create them or maintain them or link them."
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP37/37 Me +4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 Wednesday November 19th, 2014 11:54:47 PM Sure, Sure. it's above my pay grade to be planning Strategy, but I think a word in the right ear might not be too out of line. I mean whoever is paying us to walk around in this swamp looking for dog men, prolly has a vested interest in this area. If it costs too much to run them all out of here, it might be more cost effective to send us up north.
does the fist have Druids in it's employ? I'm not a mage or nuthin, but it can be figured out right?
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP37/37 Me +4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 d20+15=30 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+2=8 ; Wednesday November 19th, 2014 11:56:04 PM
stealth, perception and survival 30, 15 and 8
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 16 Ffted 13 HP 38/38 CMD 20/22(Grapple) Thursday November 20th, 2014 12:07:48 AM
Nikolai has to smile a bit at their newby's enthusiasm, much like their own when they first started.
"Michael, your ideas are noble and perhaps worth mentioning to Captain Palance, if you wish. Actually, the only reason we are here is because these swamps are close enough to the town of Hornfowl. The town was experiencing gnoll attacks and they paid the Mailed Fist to help fight them off. The Mailed Fist felt it was a good idea to find out more about these gnolls as future clients might be wanting the same help.
Turns out, the northern swamps are much, much bigger and so far, no gnoll raids have come from there. That's not saying no one will go scouting, just that this southern swamp is the source of raids right now.
As far as the Fist is concerned, we don't care a hill of beans who's behind it nor that there are gnolls here, just as long as they stay put here.
A small group like ours tromping in the swamp is one thing. A whole army in a swamp is another altogether that the Mailed Fist will not chose to do unless it truly is an emergency or backed by a huge pile of gold. Charity doesn't make money and soldiers have to get paid or they leave. You learn that pretty quick."
DM Ken - Map So Far - Hunted d100=20 ; d100=85 ; d100=30 ; d100=68 ; Thursday November 20th, 2014 12:35:14 AM
(Sorry for the late post.)
Loot list -
2 Flindbars
10 sets of poor quality scale mail
10 large wooden shields
10 assorted hand weapons
10 javelins
2 hyena carcasses
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The first few days of travel posses no real trouble. No further patrols seem to be tracking you from either direction. It's likely the patrol you found was random in nature and you were unlucky for the Hyenas to have found your scent.
As evening begins to fall on the fourth night, which by the estimations of your scouts put you only a couple of hours away from the central warren when morning falls, your camp notices a strange sight. Through the dusk, coming from the direction of the main warren, are a thin procession of dimly glowing lights. From time to time the lights pause or circle, before bobbing on again through the darkness.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 19/23 -- HP 56/56 (David Feest posting) d20=5 ; Thursday November 20th, 2014 12:53:29 AM
Fixed my header. Perception 5 Bruagh sees nothing but swamp, lights, what lights? Bruagh is not so gentle as Nikolai. He doesn't mean to be rude, but he is blunt in his mannerisms. Some part of 'mercenary' is escaping the halfling's notice. " We were sent here to recon the gnolls because they were a sizable force, much larger than previously reported, within a couple days march of HOME. Any army that didn't do that wouldn't be around long. While we had the scouts with us, we were recon only, unless someone got trigger happy and shot a sentry. When that happened we wiped them out in detail. Their leaders retreated so they darn sure know they aren't alone in the swamp. In a nutshell that is the situation up to now. We get cornered and can't hide, we drop them, because getting caught means slavery or the stew pot. I for one am not going out as some gnoll's lunch. The Knight Captain wants to know how much of a threat they are, and how to neutralize them if, and when someone hires us to do it. As far as she is concerned they can strip and burn this whole countryside so long as they don't threaten the Citadel. If no one is paying, they get a free ride. Someone coughs up some coin or they threaten the Citadel she will put an end to them the fastest way possible. We are here to find that fastest way. Probably won't even BE our Fist that does the exterminating."
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP37/37 Me +4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 d20+15=33 ; d20+15=21 ; d20+10=23 ; Thursday November 20th, 2014 1:16:26 AM
OOC. Didnt mean to hit d20+15 twice. Rolls are stealth and perception.
Tryin to sneak closer to the lights to see whats going on, yet stay out of sight.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP37/37 Me +4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 Thursday November 20th, 2014 9:00:02 AM
Oh and I'll take 2 of the javelins and flense the hide for the hyena that was beat to death and take it too.
William the Courageous (Ken) AC 18 hp 23/23 d20+6=7 ; d20+8=22 ; Thursday November 20th, 2014 12:19:26 PM
William is converted about what the lights could mean and he tries to remember if he has heard about what they might be... Could it be a magical creature like a will o wisp or maybe a party of enemies...?
Either way, he'll cast Mage armor just in case...
Know nature? 22 Perc? 7
Prudence Gundle [AC 18; HP 39/39] [Mage Armor, Bless] (Kathy) Thursday November 20th, 2014 5:56:32 PM
"Looks like they're on the move," Pru says, watching the lights. "We'd better report in as soon as we can. I don't like the look of this."
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP37/37 Me +4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 Thursday November 20th, 2014 5:57:43 PM
you know, scratch that. Instead of going in on my own, I'll tell the rest of the crew about the lights and let them decide if they want to send me in or not.
AC 17 T13 F14 CMD 18 (22 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 22/34 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+9=19 ; d20+9=14 ; Thursday November 20th, 2014 7:36:35 PM
Ooc: is sergeant Carren and Braugh still with the group?
Tinker frowns in the gathering dusk, he can't figure out if the lights look like a search party looking for them or something else. Finally he makes a decision.
"Looks like a ceremony, good chance to see some leaders. Me and Michael can go check it out."
Tinker doesn't move until Nikolai gives the word.
Perception 19
Stealth 14
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 16 Ffted 13 HP 38/38 CMD 20/22(Grapple) d20+11=19 ; d20+5=7 ; Thursday November 20th, 2014 9:46:24 PM
Once everyone has taken what they want from the gnoll gear (Nikolai takes a Flindbar himself), he has the remaining gear destroyed.
Perc +11 (do the lights flicker like torches, etc.) = 19 Knowledge (Nature) +5 = 7
Nikolai squints into the dimming light. "We can't presume anything. Could be some ritual or could be some swamp trick. If it were some ritual, though, you'd think there'd be some drums perhaps, or hooting 'n hollering, or some other such singing type thing.
However, we need to find a decent camp sight before it is too dark. If it is the gnolls, they'll still be there half an hour from now. If it isn't, then it'll just remain a mystery. Our security comes first.
On the other hand, If Tinker can find us again, he can keep an eye on them while we find a place to make camp."
So Nikolai instructs the Fist to look for a place to make camp, but gives Tinker permission to watch the lights and have a report for their journal just as long as he is sure he can find the Fist again.
DM Ken - Map So Far - Hunted d20+11=29 ; Thursday November 20th, 2014 10:08:06 PM
Michael, who is immediately proving useful, has no issues leading the group to a secure, dry, and defensible camping spot.
It is from this place that the lights were first observed. Nikolai watches the patterns and is quite sure that he is watching torchlight at play, though the lack of sound is curious. Who knows what sort of rituals occur among the denizens of the cursed swamp, or what sort of victims they leave behind?
As of now, Nikolai gives permission to Tinker, who also takes Michael along. However, since a secure camp is already a given, perhaps Nikolai wishes to modify his orders?
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If you investigate, we need stealth and perception rolls from each member who is doing so.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 19/23 -- HP 56/56 (David Feest posting) Thursday November 20th, 2014 11:38:46 PM
Bruagh checks the edge on his axe and waits for Tinker to return with news, or start screaming and running back with angry gnolls in tow. Either way he keeps his gear packed, so that he can move out if it is called for.
AC 19 w/shield, TAC 11, FFAC 15, (CMD 16, CMB 4), HPS 41/41 Linden, the Returned (Jay B) Friday November 21st, 2014 12:46:09 AM
OOC. Tinker is entirely healed!!
Linden moves along with the group, watching the newcomer and gauging his skills.
William the Courageous (Ken) AC 18 hp 23/23 Friday November 21st, 2014 9:06:26 AM
William waits patiently for the group to g o and investigate the strange torches... He's prepared to summon help if needed...
AC 17 T13 F14 CMD 18 (22 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 34/34 "Tinker" (SteveK) Tinker takes Nikolai's answer as a go and takes a little time in sticking a couple swamp plants to his hat and beard and smearing mud on his face and hands. Then the hopefully camouflaged dwarf slinks through the swamp slowly sneaking up on the lights.
Survival to camouflage 6
Stealth 15
Perception 15
d20+2=6 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+9=15 ; Friday November 21st, 2014 6:50:49 PM
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Prudence Gundle [AC 18; HP 39/39] [Mage Armor, Bless] (Kathy) Friday November 21st, 2014 8:56:37 PM
Pru watches the stealthy group depart, offering prayers to Ffloy for a successful mission.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP37/37 Me +4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 d20+15=23 ; d20+10=24 ; d20+5=12 ; Friday November 21st, 2014 10:10:45 PM
Michaels travelling cloak is dark green, he pulls it around him and sticks some leaves into the weave to break it up against the night. He joins up with Tinker. He whispers.
"you want to advance, cover me as I advance then I'll cover you as you advance. Listen close, if I see something I'll croak like a frog or something. you do the same for me".
AC 19 w/shield, TAC 11, FFAC 15, (CMD 16, CMB 4), HPS 41/41 Linden, the Returned (Jay B) d20+3=6 ; Friday November 21st, 2014 11:56:24 PM
"I can cover you Wittman." The cleric takes out his crossbow and fumbles with a bolt. But he readies to use a SacBond instead. (Perception 6, with lousy rolls like this you'd think he was still using pipe weed and wine!! Sheesh)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 16 Ffted 13 HP 38/38 CMD 20/22(Grapple) Saturday November 22nd, 2014 12:03:35 AM
With a defensible campsite so easily found, he allows the excited newby, Michael, to join Tinker in the scouting trip to the strange lights.
"We can't all go. If indeed if is something we need to interfere with, those two can tell us."
So Tinker and Michael go snooping on the strange lights while the rest remain vigilant at the campsite.
AC 19 w/shield, TAC 11, FFAC 15, (CMD 16, CMB 4), HPS 41/41 Linden, the Returned (Jay B) Saturday November 22nd, 2014 2:53:32 AM
"You got it, sir." The cleric stays with Nikolai. "Is there anything I can do?" A bit of the old quirky enthusiasm pokes through the cleric's recently stoic demeanor.
AC 17 T13 F14 CMD 18 (22 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 34/34 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20-1=16 ; Saturday November 22nd, 2014 8:03:09 AM
Tinker nods. Two scouts and leap-frogging will really help with the sneaking part. Tinker practices croaking like a frog with Michael so both of them know each other's sounds apart from a regular frog or toad in the swamp. Surprisingly, Tinker sounds pretty good! :-)
Bluff to sound like a frog - 16
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP37/37 Me +4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 Saturday November 22nd, 2014 6:56:11 PM " Arrg... I cannot remember what the called it in basic, advancing by columns? no...Leapfrogging? closer. it will allow us to support each other while we close on the adjective. Jeeze, my Drill Sargent would kick my butt for forgetting this."
ooc; can teamwork rules be used to give a bonus to stealth checks?
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP37/37 Me +4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 d20+6=24 ; Saturday November 22nd, 2014 6:58:05 PM
bluff to sound like a frog d20+6=24
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 19/23 -- HP 56/56 (David Feest posting) Saturday November 22nd, 2014 10:07:47 PM
Bruagh just shakes his head while he watches the two scouts figure out how to advance silently. 8)
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP37/37 Me +4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 Saturday November 22nd, 2014 10:30:41 PM you know, usually we quiet guys have to put up with you normal types walking around sounding like you are carrying bags of silverware over your shoulders...and shaking them! Alemi Forgive if on one of the rare times TWO people who understand the meaning of "stealth" get together and have to figure out how we can be even more stealthy!
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 19/23 -- HP 56/56 (David Feest posting) Sunday November 23rd, 2014 3:20:29 AM " Domi's britches lad, they'll be gone by the time you guys get there" Bruagh grumbles. Bruagh smiles on the inside. These guys didn't give him half the hazing he had expected when HE was the new guy. It takes a dwarf to get it right it seems.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 16 Ffted 13 HP 38/38 CMD 20/22(Grapple) Sunday November 23rd, 2014 7:57:07 PM
OOC: we discussed the use of Teamwork Feats early on. It would be the exception since Teamwork Feats are in the APG, which we don't use, except on certain PTB (Powers That Be) approval. For our campaign, Teamwork Feats would be very helpful and would make sense as we trained together in the Mailed Fist for several years. At yet we've got no work on the subject. And then there's when Players drop out or are added.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP37/37 Me +4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 Monday November 24th, 2014 12:59:53 AM
OOC: Military training keys on the principle of consistency. I don't know what kind of bonus would be appropriate but, I think we should get something. I will, of course, submit to the will of the DM in this matter.
DM Ken - Map So Far - Hunted d20=12 ; Monday November 24th, 2014 2:06:59 PM
(Perception 29)
Tinker and Michael advance towards the procession of lights, which takes a little less time than they would have estimated. The torches lead on, staying somewhat on pace of your stealthed movement.
When you finally draw within 100 or so feet of them, you notice that the torches are not being carried, but rather seem to be floating. Even more queer, is what the lights are doing..
"... a frog.."
Straining to hear, its as if the lights repeat themselves for your benefit.
".. Ribbit like a frog.. like a frog.."
Sudden realization sets in. They knew you were there, and they even heard your whispered plans..
"RIBBIT RIBBIT! RUN FROG. RUN!"
The glowing orbs change colors, flickering from white to red to green. The sail smoothly through the swamp, ducking trees and obstacles and directly towards Tinker and Michael! Slowly at first, then suddenly in a rush, the three orbs come within a hairs breadth of Tinker and ..
Vanish.
AC 17 T13 F14 CMD 18 (22 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 34/34 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+9=27 ; Monday November 24th, 2014 5:29:48 PM
Tinker follows the lights, hears the lights and is rather startled when they charge and disappear.
He tries to think about any reason why they would do that, but Tinker was never one for boring study.
"Ummm, we better get back, quick".
Ignoring stealth, Tinker leads they way back to the Fist, trying to make sure to follow the path they took to get here. "Don't want any ghosts around", he growls to himself.
Perception. 27
Prudence Gundle [AC 18; HP 39/39] [Mage Armor, Bless] (Kathy) Monday November 24th, 2014 5:41:59 PM
Pru ties to settle down and tend to ordinary camp tasks, but she is tense and jittery--and will probably remain so until the scouts are safely back in camp.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 16 Ffted 13 HP 38/38 CMD 20/22(Grapple) Monday November 24th, 2014 6:32:07 PM
The burden of leadership means Nikolai must trust in his scouts. Not their abilities, but their wisdom. And he must continue doing the normal order of things at the same time. So he busies himself locating good watch spots, detailing the watch and latrine duty, and so forth.
From his point of view, if it is not gnolls, and if it is something that could cause the gnolls some grief, might as well leave it alone unless they are directly threatened. He'll know more what to do when the scouts return...
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 19/23 -- HP 56/56 (David Feest posting) d20+1=16 ; d20+8=9 ; Monday November 24th, 2014 6:34:10 PM
Bruagh watches the lights, then sees them freeze and all move in one direction together, then disappear. " That's probably not good. Look sharp, scouts coming in." Bruagh readies his axe in case something is chasing them. If it is he will swing at it. Perception 16 Readied attack misses, natural 1
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP37/37 Me +4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 d20+10=23 ; d20+10=27 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+10=16 ; d20+10=14 ; Monday November 24th, 2014 7:02:19 PM
Hair standing in end Michael beats feet back to camp. The weirdness and spooky fear starting the familiar buzz he loves so much within him. He has to stifle and laugh, from fear or fierce joy, maybe both, he never knows which. His eyes keep Tinkers back in veiw as he runs, but also checks his surroundings for signs of followers.
OOC: sorry bout the rolls, the screen would not refresh and I got impatient perception= d20+10=23
AC 19 w/shield, TAC 11, FFAC 15, (CMD 16, CMB 4), HPS 41/41 Linden, the Returned (Jay B) d20+3=21 ; Monday November 24th, 2014 7:20:29 PM
Perception 21
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 16 Ffted 13 HP 38/38 CMD 20/22(Grapple) Monday November 24th, 2014 8:32:59 PM
OOC: Sometimes there is a lag when you hit the die roller. If after a 30sec or a minute it still isn't back, submit anyway and it may be already there.
DM Ken - Map So Far - Hunted Tuesday November 25th, 2014 11:26:05 AM
The pair make it back to camp, harassed most of the way by fluttering lights of red, blue, white and green. There is no real pattern or reason, other than the slow fade of color in the otherwise dark night.
When at camp, the creatures, whatever they were, seem to have become silent. Back in the swamp, the two scouts could felt a palpable aura of malevolence coming from those glowing orbs. There is no mistake, they were not benign in nature.
Please list the first watch, who is up and who is sleeping.
AC 17 T13 F14 CMD 18 (22 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 34/34 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+9=14 ; Tuesday November 25th, 2014 4:04:53 PM
Tinker is going to have a hard time sleeping. He relates to the Fist what he felt, the malevolence and the worry that he couldn't fight lights or ghosts. The dwarf is glad to hear the halfling had a similar experience. As dumb as it feels to withdraw from little lights, the Mailed Fist instructors had plenty of stories of mercenaries who ignored their instincts and paid the price.
Tinker isn't looking to become one of them.
The dwarf plans on being mid watch once more to make use of his dark vision.
Perception. 14
AC 19 w/shield, TAC 11, FFAC 15, (CMD 16, CMB 4), HPS 41/41 Linden, the Returned (Jay B) d20+2=3 ; d20+6=21 ; Tuesday November 25th, 2014 6:53:40 PM
(untrained Know Nature 3, Know Religion 21)
"Those lights. Likely spirits curious about Tinker. Dwarf in a swamp.... must be odd to them." The centaur smirks, but draws and loads his cross bow all the same.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP37/37 Me +4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 d20+4=14 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+4=22 ; d3=1 ; 2d6=10 ; Tuesday November 25th, 2014 8:11:16 PM
Michael corroborates Tinkers story. Looks thoughtful for a moment. Walks over to Nicholas, motions for him to bend down, and whispers in his ear. Will o' Wisp, be ready . he then says loudly with a quaver in his voice, to the rest of the crew. Gods!, when they started flashing the horrible, horrible red color I thought i was going to die of fright! . He picks up a stick (improvised weapon) and looks around, afraid. OOC: hoping to draw one of them out close to me where I can hit him with the improvised weapon feat, so my rolls are perform d20+4= 14, perception d20+10 if one appears to hit AC 22. If hit improvised club (d3=1+2d6=10)=11
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP37/37 Me +4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 Tuesday November 25th, 2014 8:32:05 PM
If nothing happens I will take first watch. Too hyped up to sleep just now.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 19/23 -- HP 56/56 (David Feest posting) Tuesday November 25th, 2014 8:58:12 PM " Dwarven ruins not that far from here, occupied by Gnolls right now. More like hungry spirits than curious from the sound of their tale. Since I wouldn't notice anything smaller than a giant walking into camp I'll watch with Tinker, since he can notice things better'n me. At least I can see in the dark."
Prudence Gundle [AC 18; HP 39/39] [Mage Armor, Bless] (Kathy) Tuesday November 25th, 2014 11:20:25 PM
On hearing the scouts' account, Pru casts a quick Detect Magic and scans the direction they came from, looking for magical auras.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 16 Ffted 13 HP 38/38 CMD 20/22(Grapple) d20+11=30 ; Tuesday November 25th, 2014 11:58:20 PM
Nikolai nods at Michael as the passes on what he thinks the lights are.
"They certainly wanted a reaction out of you two and got one. I'll note this oddity down in our journal for the Captain to study. The thing to remember is not loose focus of our mission. Going off chasing strange lights that are not gnollish in nature would do just that."
Nikolai volunteers to keep watch with their new companion. He asks Linden to help keep watch with the two mages.
Perception +11 = 30
AC 19 w/shield, TAC 11, FFAC 15, (CMD 16, CMB 4), HPS 41/41 Linden, the Returned (Jay B) d20+3=20 ; Wednesday November 26th, 2014 5:33:27 AM
"You got it boss." (Perception 20)
William the Courageous (Ken) AC 18 hp 23/23 d20+8=19 ; d20+6=21 ; Wednesday November 26th, 2014 12:48:54 PM
William will take last watch so he has time to prep his spells...
He'll also try to remember what he knowns about these strange lights... Know nature - 19
Perc = 21
DM Ken - Map So Far - Hunted d20=11 ; d20=19 ; d20=3 ; 2d8=7 ; 2d8=6 ; 2d8=10 ; Wednesday November 26th, 2014 7:00:37 PM
Prudence, thinking to catch the aura of magic that tell-tales invisibility spells, casts detect magic and scans the camp. She is thorough, but detects nothing.
Others try to recall what they can about swamp denizens, monsters, and spirits. Perhaps however, the knowledge lies in a different discipline?
Knowledge Dungeoneering, DC 16
Highlight to display spoiler: {Will o the Wisp
These creatures are both curious and malevolent. Intelligent beings, they seem to feed on emotions of fear, suffering, and stress. Though they seem to be spirits they are not actually undead, but violent aberrations of magic. They possess many inherent abilities, inlcuding flight, natural invisibilty not tied to magic, and a shocking discharge. They have been known to stalk a target for several days, constantly feeding upon its emotions until delivering the unfortunate target to its doom.}
Watches are assigned and a team of Nikolai, Michael, and Tinker get ready while their friends head to bed.
Keen eyes watch their surroundings, and the only sounds are the turning of Williams spell book and the loud sleeping breaths of their centaur companion. Nearly simultaneously, the shouts of those not on watch can be heard!
Prudence - 7 electric damage William - 6 electric damage Linden - 10 electric damage
Only the subtle gusting of wind and the slight movement of camp gear gives any clue to the attacks, until a swirling of colors briefly flashes red and green, hovering 20ft above the camp.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 19/23 -- HP 56/56 (David Feest posting) d20+1=8 ; Wednesday November 26th, 2014 7:39:38 PM "Huh, odd it didn't hurt me. Guess I'm lucky." Perception 8
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 16 Ffted 13 HP 38/38 CMD 20/22(Grapple) d20+5=20 ; Wednesday November 26th, 2014 9:58:48 PM
Knowledge Dungeoneering +5 = 20
The sudden discharge of electricity brings Nikolai to sound the alarm. The lights suddenly appear but are too high for him to attack. Now that they are up close and he's seen them attack, he remembers a story from his childhood told by some of his father's cavalry regiment. They thought they were chasing the enemy but never could quite catch up with them. When they realized they were lost, the lights came back to harass them as they tried to find their way back to the rest of the regiment.They almost lost their wits but fortune would have it that they came upon a scouting patrol and found their way back.
Nikolai remembers that they found out later that the lights were a strange aberration called Will o' the Wisps.
"You were right, Michael. These are those pesky Will o' the Wisp. My father's regiment friends once told me about them. I remember now that they said that these things feed on emotions such as fear, despair, anger, and so forth.
So, if you can help it, don't show any emotion and they might go away. Otherwise, how to kill them I'm not sure. I don't remember my father's friends mentioning ever fighting them.
Nikolai stands ready do dodge one if it comes close.
"A good bardic song might come in handy. A jovial, happy one maybe?"
Prudence Gundle [AC 14; HP 32/39] (Kathy) Wednesday November 26th, 2014 11:06:33 PM
Pru is jolted rudely awake. "Ow!" she yells. "Rye, stop it! Oh."
She peers up at the hovering globes. "Magic Missile will hurt most things," she remarks. "Should I try one?"
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP37/37 Me +4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 d20+8=20 ; d6=6 ; Thursday November 27th, 2014 12:01:37 AM
Michael loads a bullet into his staff sling and attempts to hit one of the lights. sling d20+8=20. if hit damage is 1d6=6
AC 19 w/shield, TAC 11, FFAC 15, (CMD 16, CMB 4), HPS 41/41 Linden, the Returned (Jay B) 2d6=11 ; Thursday November 27th, 2014 5:56:49 AM
Linden immediately pops off a channel energy to heal himself, Pru and William. (Heals 11 on Linden, Pru and Will)
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP37/37 Me +4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 Thursday November 27th, 2014 9:08:19 AM Shoot that thang!
AC 17 T13 F14 CMD 18 (22 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 34/34 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+2=18 ; d4=4 ; Thursday November 27th, 2014 1:35:49 PM
Tinker growls low in his throat. The lights are back and they need a defense! The dwarf picks up a branch and flings it into the sky at the lights. "Go away, ya hear? We ain't a scared of ya!"
Privately, the dwarf is worried. How do they fight lights?
Spontaneous weapon. AC 18. Damage. 4. (Taking -4 to hit for the log and assuming it is like a club)
William the Courageous (Ken) AC 18 hp 23/23 Thursday November 27th, 2014 4:07:50 PM
William is literally shocked out of sleep but his burns are healed by his companions spell... He ducks behind the nearest log to get cover...
He summons an air elemental to appear near these creatures, hoping that it's air mastery or whirlwind will help stop the wisps...
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 16 Ffted 13 HP 38/38 CMD 20/22(Grapple) Thursday November 27th, 2014 5:51:38 PM
Nikolai is not sure, but it would seem that showing anger and attacking them is about as bad as showing fear and running from them.
"This is an order that sounds strange to your ears, but by all means, don't attack them, nor hide from them, nor run or stand defiant. You must purge yourselves of all emotion towards them or anything else. Try to put your mind somewhere else and let Serenity Now take the place of your emotions."
With that said, Nikolai tries to do as he preaches and puts his mind in a serene place back home.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 19/23 -- HP 56/56 (David Feest posting) Thursday November 27th, 2014 9:13:16 PM
Bruagh follows orders. He rolls over and falls back asleep.
AC 17 T13 F14 CMD 18 (22 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 34/34 "Tinker" (SteveK) Friday November 28th, 2014 4:38:29 PM
Serenity? " easy for you, Nikolai, with a your meditation training, but the only ones who were attCked were the Fist asleep and not thinking about the lights. "
Still, Tinker tries to think about something else, pulling out his locks and practicing openi g and closing the set endlessly.
AC 19 w/shield, TAC 11, FFAC 15, (CMD 16, CMB 4), HPS 41/41 Linden, the Returned (Jay B) Saturday November 29th, 2014 12:15:23 AM
OOC. Hoping everyone had a good Thanksgiving. Checking in.
Prudence Gundle [AC 14; HP 32/39] (Kathy) Saturday November 29th, 2014 12:56:37 AM
Pru tries to calm herself, reaching for comfort from the gods. She whispers a prayer, learned at her mother's knee, calling on each of the gods in turn for help and guidance. She thinks she feels better afterward.
AC 17 T13 F14 CMD 18 (22 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 34/34 "Tinker" (SteveK) Saturday November 29th, 2014 9:20:11 AM
The locks absorb Tinker's attention, the feel, the heft, the musical click she. His lock picks touch just right and springs the lock...
The dwarf's world reduces to the mechanical devices and his ability to defeat the puzzle.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP37/37 Me +4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 Saturday November 29th, 2014 11:10:15 PM
Michael is confused by his superiors order. He frowns. This is his peace, the fight, the struggle the buzz. Still there were other times in his life when he felt...not the buzz but something different. Warmth, quietness, the times when he was between missions and played with the masters daughters, singing them songs and having tea parties with stuffed animals. The times when he and the other soldiers drank and sang songs to the memories of lost comrades. Death comes to all things, one day it will come for him and all will be quiet. He wonders if his comrades will sing songs for him. Unbidden his lips open and an old song from another place and time issues forth...
Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling From glen to glen, and down the mountain side The summer's gone, and all the roses falling It's you, it's you must go and I must bide.
But come ye back when summer's in the meadow Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow It's I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so.
But when ye come, and all the flowers are dying If I am dead, as dead I well may be Ye'll come and find the place where I am lying And kneel and say an ave there for me.
And I shall hear, though soft you tread above me And all my grave will warmer, sweeter be For you will bend and tell me that you love me And I shall sleep in peace until you come to me.
with the last syllables come forth, he has found the stillness, the quiet place, not peace, but at least a center from which he can look out at his enemies, obedient to his orders, death warm, with out the buzz.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 19/23 -- HP 56/56 (David Feest posting) Sunday November 30th, 2014 4:27:09 PM
Bruagh snores contentedly.
AC 19 w/shield, TAC 11, FFAC 15, (CMD 16, CMB 4), HPS 41/41 Linden, the Returned (Jay B) Sunday November 30th, 2014 10:33:34 PM
Ooc. Monday post.
DM Ken - Map So Far - Hunted d6=5 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d20=13 ; d20=20 ; d20=9 ; d20=2 ; 2d6=5 ; 4d6=14 ; 2d6=4 ; Monday December 1st, 2014 11:56:42 AM
The Will o' Wisps remain invisible, and Nikolai gives his Fist orders to maintain calm and peace as best as possible.
Michael begins a song, Tinker fiddles with a lock, Pru seeks the gods, Braugh goes back to sleep.
Each in their own way, find peace and tranquility, and whether they are gone or just watching, for awhile all is peaceful.
After about 10 minutes, after Williams summon is gone, after Braugh begins snoring, and after the camp settles down, Nikolai can pat himself on the back for a job well d.. BZZZZZT.
Three more electric touch attacks, again aimed at non-watch members.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 16 Ffted 13 HP 38/38 CMD 20/22(Grapple) Monday December 1st, 2014 5:45:01 PM
The second attack comes just as sudden and unavoidable as the first.
A little frustrated, Nikolai apologizes for the bad judgement thinking that the Fist would be ignored and proposes picking up camp and moving on.
"I know that means no rest for the mages, but there's no rest here with these things either. We know the trail well enough so it is only a matter of keeping an eye out on night prowlers. Tinker and Michael take the scouting position and we'll follow."
With that he starts gathering up what few items they've set out and waits to take up a spot in the rear and has Linden take up the lead point behind the scouts, with William, Pru, and Bruagh.
AC 17 T13 F14 CMD 18 (22 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 34/34 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+9=12 ; d20+9=20 ; d20+2=17 ; Monday December 1st, 2014 6:01:17 PM
Tinker shoulders his pack and heads to the front with Michael. No rest for the group. "Bet we can lose them if we went through a Blood Cypress. They wouldn't be able to follow. Going to be tired by the time we get there though. "
He wonders if they should change tactics and attack the wisps instead...
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 16 Ffted 13 HP 38/38 CMD 20/22(Grapple) Monday December 1st, 2014 9:31:01 PM
Nikolai points east and wonders if it was a good idea to avoid the Blood Cypress. No way to know now.
"My bet is that they are tied to this area. Once we put several miles behind us I'm hoping they'll leave us."
OOC: btw, when they attacked, did they have to come down to touch or did they stay the 20' up in the air?
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP37/37 Me +4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 Monday December 1st, 2014 9:56:58 PM Sir!, I think I know their game. They want to keep us from resting, keep us on the move, keep us reacting to them. These guys will be hard to hit, and hard for the non throwers to get to. Once they've wore us down, exhausted our 'casters then they'll really come for us. They feed on fear and death. By running we are playing right into their hands.
Prudence Gundle [AC 14; HP 32/39] (Kathy) Monday December 1st, 2014 10:08:40 PM
It's a bit discouraging, but Nikolai is right--they can't stay here.
"Anyway, we're not running," she says to Michael. "We're moving. If they follow us, we'll deal with it then. And if not--well, we'll have gotten away from the attacks."
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 19/23 -- HP 56/56 (David Feest posting) d20+10=20 ; d100=42 ; d10=3 ; d20+1=21 ; Monday December 1st, 2014 11:22:01 PM
Bruagh readies his axe as they move out. If he see's one of the wisps he will attempt to take it out. Readied attack hits AC 20 for 9 damage, 42% rolled as a miss chance if they are invisible, meaning I think I miss them. Perception 21
DM Ken - Map So Far - Tuesday December 2nd, 2014 11:06:08 AM
OOC Response: The wisps had to make contact, so they came down. But no one had a perception check high enough to locate them, and the people they hit were flat-flooted and couldnt really react.
In the dead of night, Nikolais Fist packs up and prepares to leave. Since they chose to bypass the West to Central Blood-Cypress, they are currently on the road between the two.
When they stopped to camp, they were only an hour or so away from the central warren. As they travel the eastern trail, following the fetishes in the dark is not too difficult, thanks to those with Darkvision. Of more concern however, is the Will o' Wisps.
While they do not attack again, not outright, the closer you get to the central warren, the brighter the trio of orbs begin to glow, hovering above you and the canopy of trees!
DM Ooc: So I understand the plan, are you traveling road-style past the central warren, or taking it as far as the closest Cypress you can find, which would be the one that sends you back West? I've marked your position on the "Map so Far" map.
DM Ooc2: Everyone needs to make a DC 15 Fortitude Save or suffer from the effects of Fatigue. Highlight to display spoiler: {Characters who do not get a full night's sleep may suffer the effects of fatigue. If a PC does not get at least 6 hours of sleep, she must make a DC 15 Fortitude save or be fatigued and take a --1 penalty on all other checks and saving throws against sleep effects. A second night without sleep requires another DC 15 Fortitude save. A failed save results in the character becoming exhausted and the penalties increasing to --2. A third failed save on the next night increases the penalties to --3.}
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 19/23 -- HP 56/56 (David Feest posting) d20+8=10 ; d20=9 ; d20+9=11 ; Tuesday December 2nd, 2014 11:44:19 AM
Fortitude save 10...FAIL Bruagh feels the weight of his armor more and his feet slip a little more as they flee the will o wisps.He maintains his vigilance against their attacks though. Perception 9 Readied Attack hits AC 11 not bothering with the rest because the wisp would need to be dead for that to hit in the first place. Even then I am not sure it would.
AC 17 T13 F14 CMD 18 (22 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 34/34 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+3=8 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+2=12 ; Tuesday December 2nd, 2014 7:38:33 PM
Tinker is also tired. Slogging in the swamp for more than a week, always alert, fighting the elements, the flora and fauna, and the creatures of the swamp too. As morning comes, he feels that there is more grit in his eyes than in his boots.
"We keep to the cypress and we get away from them", says Tinker, "but first we need to get by the central warren. "
Fatigued.
Perception 18
Stealth 18
Survival 12
Prudence Gundle [AC 14; HP 32/39] (Kathy) d20+3=6 ; Tuesday December 2nd, 2014 7:56:37 PM
Pru was never any good on long marches, and she's not good on this one either. She stumbles along, concentrates on putting one foot in front of the other, and prays to Domi for the strength to keep going.
AC 19 w/shield, TAC 11, FFAC 15, (CMD 16, CMB 4), HPS 41/41 Linden, the Returned (Jay B) 2d6=8 ; Tuesday December 2nd, 2014 8:52:02 PM
Ooc. These were touch attacks? No save then? No AoO vs?
The cleric takes up the position he is ordered, then channeling, hitting EVERYONE within the Fist who are hurt. Healing 8 to everyone in range.
William the Courageous (Ken) AC 18 hp 23/23 d20+5=23 ; Tuesday December 2nd, 2014 9:28:58 PM
William also grudges along and ... Fort 23 and he manages to keep going for now...
He is uncertain they can get away from the wisps and the longer they wait the weaker they will be... " I still think we should fight .... " He urges
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 16 Ffted 13 HP 38/38 CMD 20/22(Grapple) d20+9=23 ; d20+8=21 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+9=19 ; Tuesday December 2nd, 2014 10:25:27 PM
Fort +9 DC15 = 23
Nikolai's elven blood and his monk training has kept him very well rested. It also helps the he's not carrying heavy armor. Being in the back, and familiar with his Fist and how they move, he sees some of his friends lag some.
"You have a point, Tinker. We avoided the Blood Root earlier because of the warning from that the last gnoll gave. At this point, it would seem to be safe to use them."
Nikolai brings up the map from memory. "We don't want t use the next one up. We need to pass the main warren. One thing to our advantage is if the gnolls know what these colorful lights are, then they'll more likely leave us alone." he says with some mirth.
Once close to the central warren, Nikolai gets off the path and avoids the main warren, making a large detour, and picking up the path again on the other side.
Survival (bypass the main warren and pick up the trail on the other side) +8 = 21
Perception +11 = 31!
Stealth +9 = 19
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP37/37 Me +4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 d20+3=19 ; d20+10=27 ; d20+8=21 ; d6=3 ; Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 12:24:29 AM
Michael is too hyped and annoyed to feel the lack of sleep. He feels something is really really wrong with this whole encounter, "Sir, if these things stay with us and keep announcing our position, a gnoll patrol is going to find us, then our operational life for this mission is done, we are not going to be able to take on a whole gnoll warren. That's what these things want, death and fear. They are playing us. What if these things have a deal with the gnolls? the gnolls have them as watch dogs and they get to eat the fear of the ones the gnolls kill.
rolls are Fort save d20+3=19 perception d20+10=27 and If one of the things shows itself, i give it a shot of the staff sling to hit ac 21 damage 3
DM Ken - Map So Far - d20+1=7 ; d20+1=19 ; d20+1=4 ; d20+1=21 (Highest enemy perception roll); d20+1=8 ; d20+1=5 ; d20+1=7 ; d20+11=28(Will o' Wisp skill checks) ; d20+11=25 ; d20+11=23 ; d20+16=19(Touch attacks) ; d20+16=33 ; d20+16=25 ; 2d6=6 (Damage rolls); 2d6=8 ; 2d6=12 ; Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 3:08:53 PM
As the party marches, following Nikolais plan of skirting the main Warren to nab the trail again on the eastern side, their focused Thumb thinks he is able to make out the faint outlines of the creature, its orb like body disrupting the beams of moonlight filtering in through the clouds.
Fatigue comes over several of the party, having been disrupted to march through sleepy time. Linden helps with this however, channeling away the party fatigue and
As they flicker in color, Matthew responds with a sling bullet that sails wide. In response, all three orbs dart downwards, shocking the Halfling!
Wisp 1: Hits AC 19 for 6 electric damage. Wisp 2: Hits AC 33 for 8 electric damage. Wisp 3: Hits AC 25 for 12 electric damage.
Braugh takes a free swing at the creatures, but misses wildly.
Unless somehow restrained, the Wisps return to the sky, glowing as brightly as you have seen them capable thus far. Two of them begin rotating around the third.
Off in the distance, from the direction of the main warren, snarls and growls are heard. The noises are maybe a few hundred yards off.
(Note: I know you skirted the main warren by a large detour, the growls and such are not coming from the warren itself, because it is far from earshot. They are coming from from that general direction, which is north of you.)
(Note2: All players are free to take either an AoO, or cast a spell in response to the attack. Wisps have 50ft move, so only a single round was involved in this attack.)
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP11/37 Me +4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 d20+7=15 ; d20+7=25 ; d20+7=19 ; Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 3:45:13 PM
As the three whisps come in Michael pulls the bag of Plaster of Paris out of his pocket and slings it all over the place. hoping to coat the balls in powder to make them visible. kind of a poor mans dust of appearance.
OOC; Dont know what to roll for this, CMB maybe? on all three? or maybe they each need to save vs an area of effect spell?
DM OOC: Not quite sure about Plaster of Paris. I don't think that item exists in the core rule book. What Pathfinder does have is chalk and flour, which can only target 1 5ft square.
The move will certainly catch the creatures offguard. I'll give you a choice.
Please make a ranged touch attack vs AC 16 to thoroughly powder one enemy for 3 rounds or make 3 attacks vs AC 5 to coat each wisp for 1 round.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 19/23 -- HP 56/56 (David Feest posting) Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 4:21:16 PM " If those dogs come, put a light spell on me, so you can see what you are doing and get back. They canna hit me to save their lives and once they are in range I'll kill them all. You can haul back a few score feet and pepper them with your arrows and whatnot. We weather the gnolls and then head for the plant." The dwarf looks like the most solid thing in this swamp. You can imagine wave of gnolls breaking against his shore and the slow methodical chopping of his axe and he puts them down. A solid plan, if they don't just bury him in bodies and drag him away.
AC 17 T13 F14 CMD 18 (22 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 34/34 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+6=22 ; d8=1 ; Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 6:45:01 PM
Tinker is getting tired (though not fatigued because of Linden!) of the wisps, and grudgingly pulls out his crossbow. Unlimber, cock, and bolt, and the simple machine is ready for action. Tinker has had horrible luck with the missile weapon, but it is the only option he has.
amazingly, the wisps do not disappear and Tinker's shot is true!
Attack 22. Damage 1
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP11/37 Me +4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 d20+4=22 ; d8=4 ; Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 6:47:47 PM
OOC: okay, I'll throughly coat one of them for 3 rounds.
Now we can see you, you rat bastard! fill'em full of holes boys!
to hit ac 22 AOO.
William the Courageous (Ken) AC 18 hp 23/23 d20+5=6 ; Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 8:36:21 PM
William will throw an acid dart at them, hoping to hit one of the wisps that is coated...
Touch at vs AC 6 missed
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 16 Ffted 13 HP 38/38 CMD 20/22(Grapple) d20+6=25 ; d6+3=6 ; Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 10:47:07 PM
When the orbs attack again and one is coated with flour, Nikolai can't resist taking a swipe at it.
AoO +6 = 25! Damag = 6
A solid hit and Nikolai nearly whoops with gleeful satisfaction. The growls coming from the direction of the main warren stifle his celebration.
"Don't get carried away. They'll just want to get your hopes up and then wear you down to hopelessness." he warns.
He unslings his crossbow and loads it, not so much for the Will 'o Wisps, but for any incoming gnolls as well.
Arming and loading crossbow takes the round.
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP11/37 Me +4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 Wednesday December 3rd, 2014 11:46:36 PM
ooc: if someone were to attack the WoW while they are around me, wouldn't that count as a flanking maneuver?
Prudence Gundle [AC 14; HP 32/39] (Kathy) Thursday December 4th, 2014 1:18:02 AM
Pru knows she has to conserve her spells, especially if the group isn't resting tonight, but she is not without resources.
She casts a Prestidigitation, then does her best to create the visual effect of a Burning Hands spell. What she wants is that sheet of flame (or flame-like illusion) blasting upward toward the sky, in obvious warning to the wisps. And unlike a Burning Hands, this one will stay "on," so it's a continuous sheet of (illusory) flame.
She readies an action to cast a real Burning Hands if two or more wisps come into range of it.
AC 19 w/shield, TAC 11, FFAC 15, (CMD 16, CMB 4), HPS 41/41 Linden, the Returned (Jay B) 2d8+4=18 ; Thursday December 4th, 2014 4:50:06 AM
Linden rushes to Michael and uses a cure spell, healing 18 damage.
Ooc. Sorry for missing all. Busy week. Both comps down. Only iPod to post from.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 19/23 -- HP 56/56 (David Feest posting) d20+10=17 ; d10=3 ; Thursday December 4th, 2014 9:35:20 AM
After his comment, Bruagh sees the dusted wisp and swings for it. Attack hits AC 17 (19 if the flanking counts) for 9 damage with a magical silver waraxe if those make any difference.
William the Courageous (Ken) AC 18 hp 23/23 Thursday December 4th, 2014 5:36:32 PM
Wiliam yells to the others, Should we fight and run, making a dash for the nearest blood gate?
DM Ken - Map So Far - Thursday December 4th, 2014 7:23:46 PM
A strange dance goes on between Double Fist and the Will o' Wisps.
Rocks fly, Wisps attack, flour explodes, and attacks are made.
Nikolai has the satisfaction of feeling his fist impact the soft, surprisingly spongy body of the Will o' Wisp. He also realizes that despite his well placed hit, the creature takes no damage. The same thing goes for the others who use melee attacks against the creatures.. they simply are hit hard enough!
Poor Tinker, also suffers this dejection. His bolt is on target, but bounces harmlessly of whatever type of protection it is that these creatures possess.
(Will of Wisp - AC 26)
The only other display of might comes from Prudence, who in no uncertain terms communicates her threat of pain and fire to the creatures. They quickly back off, glowing brightly. Some colors flash, and one leaves the other two, streaking north.
Not long after, a series of howls erupts through the swamp, coming from the north as well, and close enough that you can hear not only the barking of Gnolls and hyenas, but the heavy panting and footfalls of something very very large.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/12/20 -- CMD 19/23 -- HP 56/56 (David Feest posting) d20+10=15 ; Thursday December 4th, 2014 7:32:42 PM " Stay or go? Not all of us move very fast, what's the call? They called the bluff and called in their buddies the Gnolls." Bruagh holds his ground waiting for Nikolai's order. He readies a swing in case the wisps come back. Attack hits AC 15, so that'll miss. If the boss says go he will, holding the line at the back of the group.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 16 Tch 16 Ffted 13 HP 38/38 CMD 20/22(Grapple) Thursday December 4th, 2014 8:54:51 PM
OOC: oddly enough, I was thinking we were circling north but I failed to mention which direction, so, oh well. :)
IC: Nikolai grunts when his well aimed fist feels the spongy center of the Will 'o Wisp but does not sense he damaged it.
If it were just the WoWs, he would encourage continuing their casual hike, but a quick assessment that their current situation is about to change for the worse, he issues the order to make a strategic withdrawal as fast as they can to the east.
"Change in plans, Fist. Our map shows a Blood Root somewhere around here real close but in the direction of all that noise. Tinker and Michael, lead the way due east as fast as you can. Linden, stick with Pru and William. Bruagh and I will hold the vanguard. Chances are they are hunting some beast that just happens to be coming our way."
He hands the Wand of Cure Light Wounds to Linden, then has the Necklace of Fireballs ready for use to slow down anything coming their way.
"And remember, whatever happens, don't Panic!"
OOC: So, the plan is to head due east, as the nearest Blood Root is actually north where, if I'm not mistaken, the noise coming our way is from.
AC 17 T13 F14 CMD 18 (22 Bull Rush or Trip); HP 34/34 "Tinker" (SteveK) d20+9=20 ; d20+10=22 ; d20+2=10 ; Thursday December 4th, 2014 11:11:13 PM
Tinker gives a sketchy salute and prepares to head out. The crossbow recocked and a Centaurs Taur Try can't rip later, and Tinker is ready to lead the group east, then north.
Gaurs Try +1 stealth.
Perception 20
Stealth 22
Survival 10
AC 19 w/shield, TAC 11, FFAC 15, (CMD 16, CMB 4), HPS 41/41 Linden, the Returned (Jay B) Friday December 5th, 2014 12:07:29 AM
"Panic?! You kidding boss? First thing the clerics teach is triage. Then in tactics to train you to keep your head. I'm fine." As he fumbles the wand but he holds on. With an impish grin, he moves from Michael to Bruagh. He uses a SacBond in Nikolai. (Remember the AC and save bonus :))
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP29/37 Me+4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 Friday December 5th, 2014 12:25:07 AM
Checking in
Shane P Michael Wittman AC18, T16, FF13 (ucdodge) HP29/37 Me+4, R+8, CMB+7, CMD+13 d20+10=12 ; d20+15=20 ; d20+2=17 ; Friday December 5th, 2014 12:35:58 AM
OOC: sorry when I refreshed a lot of new stuff was out.
Still shaking from the High voltage love taps, Michael does his best to follow the orders given, His mind still sharp, but his body and eyes don't seem to be working 100% he follows Tinker due East.
Perception =12 stealth = 20 survival = 17
Prudence Gundle [AC 14; HP 39/39] (Kathy) Friday December 5th, 2014 1:03:35 AM
"Uhh....oops." Pru's display had succeeded in scaring off the wisps, but it seems they summoned the gnolls and now the fist is in real trouble.
"Um, sorry," she says. She grabs her spear and prepares to move out with the rest.
[Just in case it's relevent, Pru's Prestidigitation is still active, although she stopped doing the sheet of flame thing.]
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