DM Kathy Tuesday August 30th, 2016 10:23:38 PM
[Everybody take 100 XP for the previous scene]
Although some of you are tempted by the idea of returning to Goblins Rest, most of you favor pressing on. You stick close to the merchants, and urge them to greater speed.
As you travel, however, some of the orc signs grow fresher. And, toward the end of the day, you see an orc war band. Worse, they see you. They head toward your group at a run.
On this flat plain, with merchants and carts and goods, there is no way you can outrun or elude them. You can, however, choose your ground and prepare yourselves. [You can state up to 5 rounds of actions, including moves. You probably want to move a short distance from the merchants, but you probably want to stay together, so make sure you all move roughly the same amount. :) ]
Lornak HP:38/38 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Wednesday August 31st, 2016 1:29:36 PM
Lornak's stomach drops as he sees the orc war band. He was hoping to press through to Dirt City un-harassed. "Stay low." He says to his owl companion as he lets it fly.
He then quickly scans the area for any ridge or hill nearby that would give the caravan a height advantage. He suggests they split the carts up into two groups. He then yells. "Corral the carts! Half up there on that hill." He points his finger to show the merchants where to go. "Half down here to form a barricade." He starts to maneuver the carts into an arrowhead shape pointing toward the oncoming orcs. >
He hands the reigns of the horses to the knitting assassin. "The Crescent Moon Trading Company defends this point." He positions himself on the bottom left portion of the arrowhead to have a clear line of fire to the oncoming riders. "If we fail you will at least have a better chance to rain arrows down from up there."
Lornak then pulls out his crossbow and nocks a bolt into it. He readies his other weapons and waits for familiar spells to imbue their protection into his body.
Alizar HP: 23/23 AC: 16(T:12/FF:14) CMD:14 Wednesday August 31st, 2016 7:35:17 PM
Alizar was not entirely sure what he should be doing. Generally, very little planning was involved when he got into a fight. 'Point the Barbarian at whatever threatens you, and try to keep everyone alive' had seemed to work up to this point. He did his best to help Lornak move the carts into position, then readied his bow for action.
Hmerrin(HP 43/43 AC21/14t/17ff, CMD 20) DvnFvr d20+7=24 ; d8+3=7 ; d20+9=16 ; d8+3=8 ; Wednesday August 31st, 2016 8:39:29 PM
Hmerrin helps manuever a cart, glancing at the oncoming war band the whole time.
"I don't mean to be an alarmist", the lad deadpans, pulling out a potion and swallowing the contents. "But thats a flippin' lot of orcs."
The fighter pulls out and quickly strings his bow. When the lead orc is 200' out, he lets fly, and keeps shooting until they're within 30' -- 1st Bow attack (outside 110' range) hits ac 24 for 7 hp. 2nd bow atk likely misses. I guessed it would be within 110', but still only ac16 for 8 hp if a hit.
Divine Favor +1 luck bonus atk and damage for 8/10 rounds
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:28 Touch 20; FF 24] - CMD 20 Wednesday August 31st, 2016 9:17:49 PM
Toston will move to keep pace with Lornak on the right side of point of the barricade as they work to secure a defensive position away from the merchants.
"You heard Lornak, lads & ladies lets form a barricade to defend the merchants!" Toston yells
Along the way he does the following:
Toston first uses his wand of mage armor to grant himself some additional protection.
He then uses his scroll of protection from evil on Lornak granting him +2 deflection bonus to AC / +2 resistance bonus to saves (OOC: for 20 rounds)
After that he casts shield on himself.
The gnome quaffs his potion of divine favor.
Lastly he draws his bow and knocks an arrow as he prepares to face the hoard with Lornak.
Active Effects: Mage Armor : +4 AC for 1 hour - 5 rounds protection from evil [Lornak] : +2 deflection +2 resistance to saves for 16 rounds shield : +4 shield bonus to AC; blocks magic missile for 17 rounds divine favor : +2 deflection bonus to AC for 9 rounds
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:28 Touch 20; FF 24] - CMD 20 Wednesday August 31st, 2016 9:18:09 PM
Toston will move to keep pace with Lornak on the right side of point of the barricade as they work to secure a defensive position away from the merchants.
"You heard Lornak, lads & ladies lets form a barricade to defend the merchants!" Toston yells
Along the way he does the following:
Toston first uses his wand of mage armor to grant himself some additional protection.
He then uses his scroll of protection from evil on Lornak granting him +2 deflection bonus to AC / +2 resistance bonus to saves (OOC: for 20 rounds)
After that he casts shield on himself.
The gnome quaffs his potion of divine favor.
Lastly he draws his bow and knocks an arrow as he prepares to face the hoard with Lornak.
Active Effects: Mage Armor : +4 AC for 1 hour - 5 rounds protection from evil [Lornak] : +2 deflection +2 resistance to saves for 16 rounds shield : +4 shield bonus to AC; blocks magic missile for 17 rounds divine favor : +2 deflection bonus to AC for 9 rounds
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=92 ; d100=45 ; d100=98 ; d100=89 ; d100=64 ; Wednesday August 31st, 2016 9:37:43 PM
"So that's what an orc war band looks like." Dušan says as he takes in the sight, "I think I was happier living in ignorance."
Seeing others getting busy, Dušan returns to his wits and helps where he can. As he passes people he bombards them with spells of protection and enhancement. This land seems to be a nexus of particularly strong lei lines.
Dušan begins by casting Barkskin and Cat's Grace on Lornak. "I understand you missed my assistance last fight, Lornak."
Dušan catches up to Asteria and Hmerrin, casting Bull's Strength on both of them. "Let's start off on the right foot, or fist, whichever you prefer..."
Feeling a little heady from the flow of power coursing through him, he finally tracks down Wilford and casts another spell of Cat's Grace on the man. "That should help with archery and defense."
(OOC: d100 = 92 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is not spent. Total L1 4/1, L2 4/1 Barkskin d100 = 45 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 3/1, L2 4/1 Cat's Grace d100 = 98 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 3/0, L2 4/1 Bull's Strength d100 = 89 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 3/0, L2 4/1 Bull's Strength d100 = 64 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 2/0, L2 4/1 Cat's Grace 40 rounds Cat's Grace on Wilford: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 39 rounds Bull's Strength on Hmerrin: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier 38 rounds Bull's Strength on Asteria: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier 37 rounds Barkskin on Lornak: +2 natural AC 36 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier)
Var (Tom I.) HP:49/49 AC:17/T:13/FF:14 CMD:21 d20+8=25 ; d8+3=6 ; d20+8=20 ; d8+3=11 ; d20+8=20 ; d8+3=11 ; Wednesday August 31st, 2016 9:41:23 PM
Var scratches at the stubble on his chin while watching the approaching hoard. He grunts, cracks his neck and gets to work. He helps get the wagons set up as a blockade, and takes up a perch on top of one.
"Anyone got one of those mist spells on hand? We 'oughta cover the merchants with it." Var said while casually stringing his bow.
Along with Hmerrin, Var looses arrows at the approaching Orcs, firing at whatever targets come into range first.
First shot: 300ft out (Attack: 23 vs AC (+2 favored enemy, -4 long range); 6 damage)
Second shot: 200ft out (Attack: 20 vs AC (+2 favored enemy, -2 long range); 11 damage)
Third shot: 100ft out (Attack: 22 vs AC (+2 favored enemy); 11 damage)
Asteria feels a cold sweat drip down her back as the dread of the situation settles in. She learns first hand how unsettling it is to watch a group of orcs charging straight for you.
Asteria helps move the carts with the rest, then takes up a position near the front. Glancing around to her friends, she mumbles a quick thanks to Dusan and a quiet prayer to Domi, in hopes of defeating these scary looking enemies.
Next, for the actual butt kicking. Asteria swaps her axe and shield for her composite longbow. Once the orcs are within 110 feet, she fires at them twice.
--- 38 rounds Bull's Strength on Asteria: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier
1st Attack: 21 vs. AC for 13 damage 2nd Attack: 12 vs. AC for 15 damage
Wilford Grimly (HP:27/27; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 14) d20+8=19 ; d20+7=16 ; Wednesday August 31st, 2016 10:28:41 PM
Wil takes on a scout position. He listens for any intent from the orcs. Any idea what they want. (Stealth: 19 - Perception: 16) His amulet begins to glow again but he is able to hide it under his prone body.
DM Kathy d20+8=28 ; d20+8=24 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=9 ; d20+8=23 ; d20+8=9 ; d20+8=16 ; d20+8=11 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=7 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=9 ; Wednesday August 31st, 2016 11:15:05 PM Lornak begins by sending the merchants up a nearby rise. He also attempts to create a barricade against the orcs, but that idea has to be abandoned. The carts won't move without the horses, and there isn't time to unhitch them once they're in place.
You make do without a barricade. Toston and Dušan cast spells, and Hmerrin drinks a potion.
Everyone readies their weapons.
As the orcs approach, Var and Hmerrin open up with their bows. Several orcs drop.
You notice that the war band is strung out into three distinct groups, If you handle each one quickly enough, you might not be overwhelmed.
And then there is no more time to think as the first wave is upon you. One orc hangs back, beating a drum and shouting something in orcish. Orcish speakers Highlight to display spoiler: {It's a traditional orcish war-chant; slaughter your enemies; bathe in their blood; eat their livers; blah, blah, blah}
The remaining orc warriors charge at you! Three attack Hmerrin, and do very badly. Three attack Asteria, and do really well. Asteria takes 36 damage from 1 critical and 2 non-critical hits.
And the map. I kind of had to guess where people were; feel free to re-position yourselves. Except I was pretty sure that, whatever else happened, Asteria and Hmerrin would be the front line, so they probably need to stay where they are. :)
Var (Tom I.) HP:49/49 AC:17/T:13/FF:14 CMD:21 d20+10=30 ; d20+10=21 ; d8+3=9 ; d8+3=4 ; d8+3=8 ; Thursday September 1st, 2016 12:35:15 PM
Var roars something in Orcish at the approaching horde: Highlight to display spoiler: { "Oi, you lot! Bugger off to yer momma's 'fore I git angry!" }
As a demonstration of his prowess, Var sends an arrow straight at the Orcish Drummer's head (Attack: 30 on a natural 20; Confirm crit: 21 vs AC, 21 Damage)
Var (Tom I.) HP:49/49 AC:17/T:13/FF:14 CMD:21 Thursday September 1st, 2016 12:42:38 PM
OoC: Yes, in my mind Orcish is basically Cockney, just like in the Warhammer series.
(With the Cat's Grace spell - temp AC 22 - Ranged +8) (Wil was near the front so I moved him)
First shot at Orc in front: (Attack: 28 vs AC: Crit: 21 ); 20 damage) Second shot: (Attack: 18 vs AC); 11 damage) Third shot: (Attack: 15vs AC); 8 damage) Fourth: Move around the Orc line avoiding any AOO leaving Wil behind the line and hopefully prepared for a Sneak attack. (OOC: I didn't move Wil. Didn't want to add to any confusion. Wasn't sure if I could move in front of Hmerrin.)
Lornak HP:38/38 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+8=24 ; d4+3=6 ; Thursday September 1st, 2016 2:05:48 PM
Lornak's stomach drops as he witnesses the first wave of orcs rush up to meet them. He has never participated in a large scale battle but with the clashing of metal and blood that spills in a matter of seconds, he decides that he never wants to. This is but a war party, he cannot imagine staring down a legion.
Spurned on by Var's shouting in tongues, he raises his crossbow and fires a bolt into the orc right in front of Asteria hoping the combined attack will fell him quickly. (Attack action d20=24. 6 dmg)
Lornak's hands are a blur as as he loads a fresh bolt into his crossbow. His eyes raise to the wall of orcs as he readies his buckler in a defensive posture, ready for what happens next. (Move Action, free action)
(Buckler +1 to AC Active) (Barkskin +2 to AC Active, 36 rounds) (Cat's Grace +4 bonus to Dex, AC. reflex saves and other uses of Dex modifier, 35 rounds) (Protection from evil +2 deflection to AC; +2 saves, 15 rounds)
(OOC, add +4 to attack roll from Cats Grace I did not factor it in when I made the initial roll)
Hmerrin(HP 43/43 AC21/14t/17ff, CMD 21) DvnFvr, BlsStr d20+10=26 ; d8+8=11 ; d20+10=23 ; d6+6=11 ; Thursday September 1st, 2016 8:09:38 PM
Hmerrin drops his bow, and draws his axes as the orcs approach. The fighter blocks two attacks and ducks a third. Both axes arc quickly back to slam into his foes.
"Yeah, what he said!" he screams after Var. -- Battleaxe hits ac 26 for 11 hp damage Handaxe hits ac 23 for 11 hp damage. -- Divine Favor +1 luck bonus atk and damage for 7/10 rounds
38 rounds Bull's Strength on Hmerrin: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22] - CMD 20 d20+10=29 ; d4+1=4 ; Thursday September 1st, 2016 9:04:39 PM
Toston, seeing how close the orcs are drops his bow(free action), imbues his attacks with magic (swift action; arcane strike) & charges nearest orc drawing his kama on the charge.
(29 vs AC; 4 magical slashing damage)
Active Effects: Mage Armor : +4 AC for 1 hour - 6 rounds shield : +4 shield bonus to AC; blocks magic missile for 16 rounds divine favor : +2 deflection bonus to AC for 8 rounds charge +2 to hit; -2 AC for 1 round
Alizar HP: 23/23 AC: 16(T:12/FF:14) CMD:14 d8=6 ; d8=1 ; d8=5 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; d8=7 ; Thursday September 1st, 2016 10:19:55 PM
The orcs were upon them before Alizar had time to really figure out what the plan was. So he did what he always does, heals people. Starting with Asteria, who seemed to really take a good smack to the face. (Cure Moderate Wounds: +14HP to Asteria) She looked so bad, he decided it best to reach down and pull out some of the healing energy he stored for emergencies, which this certainly was... (Cure Moderate Wounds: +18HP to Asteria)
Alizar was already tired...
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 38/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] d20+12=22 ; d8+8=13 ; Thursday September 1st, 2016 10:34:41 PM
Asteria feels her health plummet, and then subsequentially feels the healing force of Alizar bring her back up. She shoots him a toothy grin in response, then throws her longbow to the ground. Pulling out her battle axe and shield (free action), Asteria then tries to lay out the pain on the orc directly in front of her.
--- 37 rounds Bull's Strength: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier
22 vs. AC for 13 damage
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=37 ; d100=99 ; Thursday September 1st, 2016 10:35:21 PM
Dušan momentarily freezes as the orcs clash into his friends, but physically jumps when he hears Orcish coming from his friend, Var. Gathering his wits he sees immediate concern for Asteria and summons his Spectral Hand and with a Heroic Effort (Hero Point) sends it forward to cast Barkskin (+2 AC) to his friend in need.
(I'll do not my spell list in a minute, but Lei Roll both spells cast one level 3 spell spent, one level 3 spell free)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Thursday September 1st, 2016 10:46:52 PM
(Sorry for the double post, but I wanted to try to get my post in before DM Post d100 = 37 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 3/0, L2 3/1 Bull's Strength d100 = 99 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is not spent. Total L1 2/0, L2 3/1 Cat's Grace 40 rounds Barkskin on Asteria: +2 natural AC 40 rounds Spectral Hand: +2 natural AC 39 rounds Cat's Grace on Wilford: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 38 rounds Bull's Strength on Hmerrin: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier 37 rounds Bull's Strength on Asteria: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier 36 rounds Barkskin on Lornak: +2 natural AC 35 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:29/31; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d4=3 ; Thursday September 1st, 2016 10:50:39 PM
(OOC forgot Spectral hand saps My HP)
DM Kathy d8=5 ; d20+6=19 ; d20+6=13 ; Thursday September 1st, 2016 11:49:17 PM Var hurls insults at the orc drummer, but the arrow is much more effective. The war-chant degenerates into a howl of pain.
Wilford fires...several shots. Is this while the orcs are advancing? Normally you would only get one shot per round. I moved Wil as far as he could go in a single round, assuming he didn't want to move there until after the orcs showed up, and it's only been 1 round since then.
Lornak drops an orc with a single shot.
Hmerrin grabs his axes and chops down two orcs.
Toston charges one of the orcs and lands a solid hit.
Alizar heals Asteria. [Did you use a Hero Point to take two actions?]
Refreshed, Asteria chops down one of the orcs in front of her.
Dušan calls up his Spectral Hand, ready for action.
The orc drummer stops drumming, draws a wand, and taps himself with it.
The remaining orcs, still bolstered, swing their falchions again, but this time they cannot connect with their targets.
In the distance, you see the next wave approaching: two orcs and two wolverines. Actual wolverines, that is; this is the Wolverine tribe, but they seem to have real wolverines along with them.
Lornak HP:38/38 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+8=27 ; d20+8=14 ; d4+3=7 ; Friday September 2nd, 2016 1:25:17 PM
Lornak is reassured in his choice of initial quarry as he sees the orc in front of Asteria fall. He lets out a triumphant cry. "HaHah!" He is concerned for the barbarian as her assailants riddle her with blows. Lornak decides to help her once more by firing his crossbow at orc in front of her. (Attack Action d20=27, 7dmg)
As Lornak lowers his crossbow to reload it his eyes focus on the next wave of enemies scrambling toward their line. (Move action). He tries to determine whether or not the wolverines have any magical qualities. (Perception d20=14)
(Buckler +1 to AC Active) (Barkskin +2 to AC Active, 35 rounds) (Cat's Grace +4 to bunus to Dex, AC, Reflex saves and any other use of Dex modifier. 34 rounds) (Protection from evil +2 deflection to AC; +2 saves, 14 rounds)
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+8=11 ; 2d6+6=10 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+11=16 ; d8+4=8 ; Friday September 2nd, 2016 4:17:35 PM
Wil trips over his feet as he tries to be sneaky. He attempts to hit the orc with a bolt from the crossbow. (AC: 16 for 8 damage) (With the Cat's Grace spell - temp AC 22 - Ranged +11 > Not used)
Var (Tom I.) HP:49/49 AC:17/T:13/FF:14 CMD:21 d20+12=20 ; d8+3=8 ; Sunday September 4th, 2016 12:45:17 PM
Var continues to curse in Orcish, and fires another shot over the front line at the Drummer (20 vs AC, 8 damage)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22] - CMD 20 d20+7=9 ; d20+7=15 ; d4=4 ; d4+1=3 ; Sunday September 4th, 2016 4:53:48 PM
Toston uses a swift action to charge his attacks with magic, takes a 5 foot step and then flurries with his kama. His first attack misses (9 vs AC) but his second attempt is a bit better. (15 vs AC; 3 damage if it hits)
Alizar HP: 23/23 AC: 16(T:12/FF:14) CMD:14 Sunday September 4th, 2016 5:40:28 PM
Alizar drops back from the front lines to stay safe from attack. The slightly nonrhythmic beat of a drum drew Alizar's attention to what appeared to be an Orc with some sort of snare drum. The noise was absolutely ghastly. "This just won't do", Alizar commented, as he hurled a spell of 'Silence' at the Drum the Orc was holding.
(Cast Silence: Targeted on the Orcs drum)
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 38/42; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] d20+12=19 ; d8+8=9 ; Sunday September 4th, 2016 7:42:29 PM
Asteria cracks her neck, before moving on to the next orc. Swiveling slightly to the right, she brings her axe around with her body to swing at the orc.
--- 36 rounds Bull's Strength: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier 39 rounds Barkskin: +2 natural AC
19 vs. AC for 9 damage
Hmerrin(HP 43/43 AC21/14t/17ff, CMD 21) DvnFvr, BlsStr d20+10=24 ; d8+8=16 ; d20+10=14 ; Sunday September 4th, 2016 9:23:01 PM
Hmerrin chops away at the orc in front of him. -- Battleaxe hits ac 24 for 16 hp damage Handaxe miss (ac 14) -- Divine Favor +1 luck bonus atk and damage for 6/10 rounds
37 rounds Bull's Strength on Hmerrin: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier
Dušan (Erik) [HP:29/31; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=20 ; Sunday September 4th, 2016 9:50:04 PM
With the front line holding, Dušan takes a moment to support himself. He casts Cat's Grace on himself and steels his nerves in case he needs to take aim against the orcs.
"Everyone holding up OK?"
(d100 = 20 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is spent. Total L1 1/0, L2 3/1 38 rounds Cat's Grace on Dušan: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 39 rounds Barkskin on Asteria: +2 natural AC 39 rounds Spectral Hand: +2 natural AC 38 rounds Cat's Grace on Wilford: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 37 rounds Bull's Strength on Hmerrin: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier 36 rounds Bull's Strength on Asteria: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier 35 rounds Barkskin on Lornak: +2 natural AC 34 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier)
DM Kathy d20+2=3 ; d20+6=20 ; d20+6=9 ; Monday September 5th, 2016 11:37:35 AM Lornak fires a shot that takes out another orc. He watches the incoming wolverines, but as far as he can tell, they are normal non-magical wolverines.
Between them, Wilford and Toston account for another orc.
Var fires again at the drummer, and hits.
Alizar casts Silence on the drum.
Asteria and Hmerrin have no nearby targets, but that's about to change!
Dušan prepares himself for further combat.
Confused, the orc drummer tries to move out of the Silence spell, not realizing that he is carrying it around with him!
Meanwhile, the next wave arrives!
A big, tough-looking orc moves up and tries to throw a javelin, but it slips out of his hand and drops to the ground right at his feet. [Natural 1!]
A smaller orc, brandishing some sort of skull totem, shouts an incantation. Spellcraft 16 Highlight to display spoiler: {Bane}. Everybody must make a DC 12 Will save or take a -1 penalty to attack rolls and certain saves.
The wolverines charge! One at Asteria, and one at Wilford. Both miss.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:29/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d20+9=29 ; d20+7=27 ; d100=93 ; Monday September 5th, 2016 2:02:14 PM
Instantly recognizing the spell as Bane, Dušan easily shrugs off the effects. "It's a Bane spell. Unfortunately I don't know the spell to counter it."
"I'll try to hold Will's Hyena so we can focus on the Orcs.."
Still in touch with the flow of Wold's Blood through this land, Dušan channels a particularly strong Lei Line and casts Hold Animal on the Hyena next to Will (Saving Throw Will vs 16 negates).
(d100 = 93 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is not spent. Total L1 1/0, L2 3/1 40 Rounds Hold Animal SOuth Hyena: No actions. Each round Saving Throw Will vs.16 negates 37 rounds Cat's Grace on Dušan: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 38 rounds Barkskin on Asteria: +2 natural AC 38 rounds Spectral Hand: +2 natural AC 37 rounds Cat's Grace on Wilford: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 36 rounds Bull's Strength on Hmerrin: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier 35 rounds Bull's Strength on Asteria: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier 34 rounds Barkskin on Lornak: +2 natural AC 33 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier)
Lornak HP:38/38 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+4=16 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+12=19 ; d4+3=5 ; Monday September 5th, 2016 3:52:00 PM
Lornak is slightly disappointed that the approaching wolverines are not of the magic variety. They look menacing to him nonetheless. The diminutive orc that brandishes a skull totem and spouts gibberish however, does not.
Lornak may not understand the language but he does understand a Bane spell when he sees it. (Spellcraft d20=16)
"That's not good." He says as he feels the orcs voice clack inside his skull. He turns his head to the side and his brow wrinkles as he fights through the enchantment. It does not deter his resolve. (Will Save d20=13)
After the effect has passed he freely finds his next target. All of his marks thus far have fallen like leaves. "Aw, look guys." He says amusingly to the group. "The little guy thinks he people."
Lornak fires a bolt at the wolverine in front of Asteria and quickly reloads. (Attack Action d20=19, 5 dmg)(Move action)
(Buckler +1 to AC Active) (Barkskin +2 to AC Active 34 rounds) (Cat's Grace +4 bonus to Dex, AC, Reflex Saves and any other use of Dex modifier, 33 rounds)
(OOC - I don;t know where the Protection from Evil +2 deflection to AC, +2 save, 13 rounds is coming from) (OOC: Hugh - I cast it in the 5 prep rounds we had & was trying to have you track it)
Hmerrin(HP 43/43 AC21/14t/17ff, CMD 21) DvnFvr, BlsStr d20+2=16 ; d20+10=25 ; d8+8=13 ; d20+10=17 ; d6+6=7 ; Monday September 5th, 2016 5:15:16 PM
Hmerrin shakes his head to clear it of the orc's chanting, and steps forward.
"I got this one," he states. "See if you can do something about Ol' Squealy over there." -- Will Save 16 5' step and full attack on wolverine. Battleaxe hits ac 25 for 13 hp damage Handaxe hits ac 17 for 7 hp damage -- Divine Favor +1 luck bonus atk and damage for 5/10 rounds
36 rounds Bull's Strength on Hmerrin: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 38/42; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] d20+3=22 ; d20+12=16 ; d8+8=15 ; Monday September 5th, 2016 8:25:23 PM
Asteria is easily able to shake off the skull totem's spell and continue fighting. She sends her axe in the direction of the wolverine next to her.
--- Will Save 22 vs. 12
35 rounds Bull's Strength: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier 38 rounds Barkskin: +2 natural AC
16 vs. AC for 15 damage
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:28 Touch 20; FF 24] - CMD 20 d20+7=16 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+7=8 ; d20+7=9 ; d4+1=3 ; d4+1=4 ; Monday September 5th, 2016 8:32:39 PM
Toston charges his attacks with magic, takes a 5 foot step and then flurries at the wolverine.
"I hear wolverine tastes like chicken." Toston says to no one in particular.
(16 vs AC; 3 magic slashing damage (27 vs AC but not critical w/ a 9 to confirm; 4 magic slashing damage)
Active Effects: Mage Armor : +4 AC for 1 hour - 8 rounds shield : +4 shield bonus to AC; blocks magic missile for 14 rounds divine favor : +2 deflection bonus to AC for 6 rounds
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+11=12 ; d8=3 ; d20+8=13 ; d20+6=11 ; Monday September 5th, 2016 8:59:27 PM
(Second Attempt :( - first from my phone failed) Wil is struck by the spell and feels helpless. "I can't do this anymore. This is just too much. Wil fires feebly at the wolverine and misses 12 vs AC - 1 from Bane. He steps back 20 feet.
Spells: Touch of Darkness, Summon Monster II, Bless, Divine Favor
Var (Tom I.) HP:49/49 AC:17/T:13/FF:14 CMD:21 d20+11=27 ; d8+3=7 ; Monday September 5th, 2016 9:22:12 PM
Var fires another arrow at the Orc War Drummer (27 vs AC, 7 damage)
Alizar HP: 23/23 AC: 16(T:12/FF:14) CMD:14 d20+7=11 ; d20+3=13 ; Tuesday September 6th, 2016 2:33:38 AM
The small totem carrying orc mumbled something, though Alizar couldn't quite make out what it was. Suddenly he was awash with feelings of trepidation and anguish. He was no exactly sure why, but in this moment, the futility of it all suddenly swam into focus and threatened to crush his soul. A lock of hair fell in front of his face, and covered a single eye. He did not try ot brush it away, what was the point. "I've suddenly realized that to live is to suffer" he said out loud, really only to himself.
Alizar struggled to reach into his well of magic, for whatever good it would do. He pulled forth a most pointless 'Silence' spell, and cast it onto the totem that was in the hand of the orc mage, who would likely find a way around his charms.
DM Kathy d20+2=12 ; d20+9=19 ; d20+4=5 ; d20+4=15 ; d20+4=23 ; d4=3 ; Tuesday September 6th, 2016 12:32:05 PM Dušan casts a spell to hold one of the wolverines. It freezes mid-snarl. Hmerrin begins carving it up, and Toston finishes it off.
Asteria lands a blow on her wolverine.
Wilford fires a shot that misses.
Var fires again at the war drummer and drops him.
Alizar casts another Silence. The orc mystic frowns and begins working out what happens. He seems brighter than the drummer; he's probably going to figure it out.
Meanwhile, the big orc has joined the wolverine in attacking Asteria. The wolverine manages to land a bite, and Asteria takes 5 damage.
You see the next wave approaching: some kind of orc officer and a really big wolverine!
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+11=19 ; d8+3=6 ; Tuesday September 6th, 2016 1:46:43 PM
(Attack vs. AC: 19 for Damage of 7 - included -1) Wil shakes the mood from his head. "Your not going to hit it," Cicero suddenly pipes up. "Not now spirit, my confidence is low enough without you." Wil aims at the Orc officer with a Adamatine (+ 1) bolt in case it's armored up a bit. After the bolt leaves the bow Wil asks Cicero to investigate why his amulet is still glowing. The heat begins to bother him and Wil takes from under his cloak. It glows orange on his chest. "I know what it is," Cicero begins. "It's glowing." Wil snaps angrily to no one. "Just Go!"
Dušan (Erik) [HP:29/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Tuesday September 6th, 2016 5:42:32 PM
"Gargul! As always our time on this plane is but a measure of your mercy, but If you would like us to continue working your will, I ask that you shield Asteria from further harm this day and we will send many Orcs to you in thanks."
(Total L1 1/1, L2 3/0 40 Rounds Shield of Faith on Asteria: +2 deflection AC 3 Rounds Hold Animal SOuth Hyena: No actions. Each round Saving Throw Will vs.16 negates 38 rounds Cat's Grace on Dušan: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 37 rounds Barkskin on Asteria: +2 natural AC 37 rounds Spectral Hand: +2 natural AC 36 rounds Cat's Grace on Wilford: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 35 rounds Bull's Strength on Hmerrin: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier 34 rounds Bull's Strength on Asteria: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier 33 rounds Barkskin on Lornak: +2 natural AC 32 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier)
Alizar HP: 23/23 AC: 16(T:12/FF:14) CMD:14 d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; Tuesday September 6th, 2016 7:18:15 PM
Alizar falls back, still feeling a bit emotional. He channeled positive energy, ironically the only person he could not channel any positivism into was himself. "I'll cast some healing magics, but someone day, everyone still always dies..." (Channel Positive Energy: +9 HP to everyone)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22] - CMD 20 d20+10=12 ; Tuesday September 6th, 2016 7:20:35 PM
Toston seeing no targets in his immediate vicinity opts to magically charge his attacks and then charge the orc attacking Asteria as the mystic would leave him alone against the next wave.
Sadly his attack is thrown off potentially by running and he misses (12 vs AC)
Active Effects: Mage Armor : +4 AC for 1 hour - 9 rounds shield : +4 shield bonus to AC; blocks magic missile for 13 rounds divine favor : +2 deflection bonus to AC for 5 rounds charge : -2 AC / +2 to hit - 1 round
Lornak HP:38/38 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+12=19 ; d4+3=6 ; Tuesday September 6th, 2016 7:47:45 PM
Lornak fires another shot at the larger wolverine that bites at Asteria. He then quickly recovers and reloads his crossbow. (Attack action d20=19, 6 dmg. )(move action)
(OOC Did Lornak not hit the wolverine in front of Asteria last round? He did fire a shot at it with a 19 attack.)
(Buckler +1 to AC Active) (Barkskin +2 to AC Active, 34 rounds) (Cat's Grace +4 to bunus to Dex, AC, Reflex saves and any other use of Dex modifier. 33 rounds) (Protection from Evil +2 deflection to AC, +2 save, 12 rounds )
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 38/42; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] d20+12=28 ; d8+8=15 ; Tuesday September 6th, 2016 8:29:21 PM
Asteria is rather satisfied by their current progress on the waves of mobs, and uses her growing confidence to send a rather good blow to the bulky orc near her.
--- 28 vs. AC for 15 damage
34 rounds Bull's Strength: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier 37 rounds Barkskin: +2 natural AC 40 Rounds Shield of Faith on Asteria: +2 deflection AC
Hmerrin(HP 43/43 AC21/14t/17ff, CMD 21) DvnFvr, BlsStr d20+12=13 ; Tuesday September 6th, 2016 8:52:20 PM
Hmerrin glances at the orc caster, then at the fight around Asteria, then at the oncoming wave. "Hmm"
The young fighter comes to a decision, swings in behind the big orc, and stumbles on a loose stone. His epic blow sails wide. ---- Move to flank big orc... and a nat 1 on the attack.... - Divine Favor +1 luck bonus atk and damage for 4/10 rounds
35 rounds Bull's Strength on Hmerrin: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier
Var (Tom I.) HP:49/49 AC:17/T:13/FF:14 CMD:21 d20+3=8 ; d20+10=29 ; d8+3=5 ; Wednesday September 7th, 2016 9:56:01 AM
(OoC: Hey sorry, I forgot to roll my Will save yesterday, Var may not be the smartest, and he may not be the fastest, and he might not be the smartest... I forget where I was going with this.)
The frenetic pace of battle meant that Var didn't recognize the cold fear creeping up his spine until it had already taken hold of him. (failed Will save: 8 vs 12)
Var hesitates, unsure of what to do; all his options seem to lead to death. Forcing himself, he moves through the motions. He grabs an arrow from his quiver. He nocks the arrow on the bowstring. Draw. Release. (30 vs AC against the Orc attacking Asteria; 6 Damage)
(OoC: Forgot to add my +1 Atk & Dmg for point blank shot in my rolls, so I added it in the post)
DM Kathy d20+9=24 ; 2d4+9=11 ; d20+8=18 ; d20+9=16 ; Wednesday September 7th, 2016 12:35:10 PM Wilford fires at the orc officer, and lands a hit.
Dušan casts Shield of Faith on Asteria.
Alizar is troubled by a complete lack of Hot Topic stores on the Plains of Izen, but nevertheless musters the strength to channel positive energy to his companions.
Toston goes after the big orc, but misses. Hmerrin also goes after the big orc, and also misses.
Lornak did hit the wolverine last round (sorry!), and finishes it off this round.
Asteria lands a solid blow on the big orc in front of her; Var hits him with an arrow.
Still on his feet, the big orc steps back out of flank and swings his falchion at Hmerrin. He connects! Hmerrin takes 11 damage.
The orc mystic, having worked out what happened, drops his totem and moves away from it. This takes him a little closer to the melee than he would like, and he decides to take it out on Wilford! He points at Wil and casts murderous command. Wil must succeed at a DC 12 Will save, or try to kill his nearest ally! [If you fail your save, you get to decide if that means Toston, Var, or Alizar; they're all about the same distance from you.]
The dire wolverine charges! At Hmerrin! It misses!
The orc officer raises his longbow and fires a shot at Toston! It also misses!
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+6=12 ; Wednesday September 7th, 2016 12:57:42 PM
Wil feels the murderous rage but funnels it into Cicero, who stands over his and shouts. Thankfully, no one can hear the dead shout. The fact that this orc even tried to make him do something like that makes him mad and he steps right up to him and cast Touch of Darkness. Mixing in all kinds of unsettling feelings. (OOC: The creature touched treats all other creatures as if they had concealment, suffering a 20% miss chance on all attack rolls for 1.5 rounds)
Granted Power - Touch of Darkness Spells: Summon Monster II, Bless, Divine Favor
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 38/42; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] d20+12=25 ; d8+8=10 ; Wednesday September 7th, 2016 7:20:47 PM
Asteria swings once again at the large orc with a good swipe, but not nearly as good as her last.
--- 25 vs. AC for 10 damage
33 rounds Bull's Strength: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier 36 rounds Barkskin: +2 natural AC 39 Rounds Shield of Faith: +2 deflection AC
Alizar HP: 23/23 AC: 16(T:12/FF:14) CMD:14 d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; Wednesday September 7th, 2016 7:37:57 PM
Alizar slouches a bit as Hmerrin takes the hit. The long sleeves of his robe sliding down past his wrists, covering his hands like long, droopy noodles. He let out a long and exasperated sigh. "I don't know what you tell you lad, I can fill the 'literal hole' in your chest, but I can't fill the emotional one." (Channel Positive Energy: +9 HP to everyone w/ Good Alignment)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d20+7=8 ; Wednesday September 7th, 2016 8:42:28 PM
"Slow breath in..."
Dušan takes a deep breath...
"Look down the sights..."
Dušan takes careful aim...
"Exhale and pull the trigger..."
Dušan sneezes
"Achooo!"
(Total L1 0/0, L2 4/1 Fixed spell count. 40 Rounds Shield of Faith on Asteria: +2 deflection AC 3 Rounds Hold Animal SOuth Hyena: No actions. Each round Saving Throw Will vs.16 negates 38 rounds Cat's Grace on Dušan: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 37 rounds Barkskin on Asteria: +2 natural AC 37 rounds Spectral Hand: +2 natural AC 36 rounds Cat's Grace on Wilford: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 35 rounds Bull's Strength on Hmerrin: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier 34 rounds Bull's Strength on Asteria: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier 33 rounds Barkskin on Lornak: +2 natural AC 32 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier)
Hmerrin(HP 41/43 AC21/14t/17ff, CMD 21) DvnFvr, BlsStr d20+10=30 ; d20+10=29 ; d8+8=10 ; d8+8=14 ; d8+8=16 ; d20+10=20 ; d6+6=9 ; Wednesday September 7th, 2016 10:17:27 PM
Hmerrin hisses as the orc's blade slices across an arm. Fortunately, he's able to hold off the approaching gigantic wolverine with the hand axe.
Alizar's familiar spell heals his wound, but the man's unfamiliar words draw a sideways glance.
"You might wanna lay off the funny mushrooms for a while," the lad observes to his friend, as he steps away from the orc. "You're beginning to sound like my sister."
The fighter then gets down to business, and unleashes a devastating blow with his battleaxe, followed by a strike from his handaxe. -- 5' move. Full attack on dire wolverine. Battleaxe - nat 20, threat roll 29 - CRIT! for 40 hp damage .....woot! Handaxe hits ac 20 for 9 hp damage -- Divine Favor +1 luck bonus atk and damage for 2/10 rounds
34 rounds Bull's Strength on Hmerrin: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:28 Touch 20; FF 24] - CMD 20 d20+7=21 ; d20+7=9 ; d4+1=5 ; Wednesday September 7th, 2016 11:30:26 PM
Toston charges his attack with magic, takes a 5 foot step and then flurries at the large orc. It looks like one of his attacks with the kama connects.
(21 vs AC; 5 magical slashing damage) (9 vs AC; miss)
Active Effects: Mage Armor : +4 AC for 1 hour -10 rounds shield : +4 shield bonus to AC; blocks magic missile for 12 rounds divine favor : +2 deflection bonus to AC for 4 rounds
[link https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WxIYvy3K2-uCYIPwmjHI0Wkx_IvEXHtpqnWgSAsSBAA/edit"]Lornak (Tom I.)[/link] HP:38/38 AC: 20(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+11=15 ; d4+1=4 ; Thursday September 8th, 2016 9:37:15 AM
(OoC: Howdy folks, Frank is out of town for a bit, so I'll be taking over his character in the meantime.)
Lornak shifts down the line, reloading his hand crossbow, before taking a shot at the Mystic attacking Will. (15 vs AC; 4 damage)
(Buckler +1 to AC Active) (Barkskin +2 to AC Active, 33 rounds) (Cat's Grace +4 bounus to Dex, AC, Reflex saves and any other use of Dex modifier. 32 rounds) (Protection from Evil +2 deflection to AC, +2 save, 11 rounds )
Var (Tom I.) HP:49/49 AC:17/T:13/FF:14 CMD:21 d20+12=27 ; d8+4=5 ; Thursday September 8th, 2016 9:42:51 AM
With Lonak's attention shifted, Var combines fire with the Drow in order to kill the spellcaster quickly. (27 vs. AC; 5 damage)
DM Kathy d20+6=18 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+9=27 ; d8=7 ; d8=4 ; d6=6 ; Thursday September 8th, 2016 3:51:28 PM Wilford attempts a Touch of Darkness. An inky miasma spreads over the orc spellcaster. [OOC: This requires a melee touch attack, which you did not roll, so I rolled it for you. I'm not supposed to do that, so I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't put me in that position. :) ]
Asteria takes another whack at the big orc. It may not be as big as her earlier hit, but it's big enough. The orc drops.
Alizar shakes off his ennui long enough to channel positive energy again.
Dušan demonstrates why he should stick to casting spells. :)
Hmerrin chops twice--chop! chop!--and the dire wolverine goes down!
Toston finds he's all out of foes.
Lornak and Var both fire at the spell caster.
The orc mystic steps back from Wilford and casts a spell. Spellcraft DC 17 Highlight to display spoiler: {Invisibility}. He disappears!
The orc officer fires two shots at Var. The first shot hits and bursts into flames! The second shot also hits, but does not burst into flames. Var takes a total of 25 damage from two shots and flames; let me know if you need that broken out.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+8=9 ; 2d6=8 ; Thursday September 8th, 2016 4:03:58 PM
(OOC: Sorry :( Will do better) Wil smiles after the spell works but curses when the creature disappears. He steps back a bit and Channels Positive energy toward the group for 8 hp. Hopefully, no enemy is within 30 feet.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d20+9=16 ; d100=100 ; d8=4 ; Thursday September 8th, 2016 5:18:18 PM
Dušan blinks and misses where the Mystic. Cursing, he looks around. Helping others do better. Still standing in a nexus of Wold's Blood, Dušan is able to tap into the power, send his spectral hand to Var and cast Cure Light Wounds for 8 Hit Points.
(d100 = 100 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is not spent. Total L1 0/0, L2 4/1 38 Rounds Shield of Faith on Asteria: +2 deflection AC 1 Rounds Hold Animal SOuth Hyena: No actions. Each round Saving Throw Will vs.16 negates 36 rounds Cat's Grace on Dušan: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 35 rounds Barkskin on Asteria: +2 natural AC 35 rounds Spectral Hand: +2 natural AC 34 rounds Cat's Grace on Wilford: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 33 rounds Bull's Strength on Hmerrin: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier 32 rounds Bull's Strength on Asteria: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier 31 rounds Barkskin on Lornak: +2 natural AC 30 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier
Forgot to reduce turns last round everything should be correct now.)
Hmerrin(HP 41/43 AC21/14t/17ff, CMD 21) DvnFvr, BlsStr d20+10=14 ; Thursday September 8th, 2016 6:58:56 PM
Hmerrin looks around triumphantly from his extremely impressive blow, only to find everyone is paying attention to the big orc with the flaming arrows.
Piqued, the lad tromps over to the orc and telegraphs a massive overhead swing. -- Move to orc. Battleaxe atk misses (ac14). -- Divine Favor +1 luck bonus atk and damage for 1/10 rounds
33 rounds Bull's Strength on Hmerrin: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier
Alizar HP: 23/23 AC: 16(T:12/FF:14) CMD:14 d20+3=13 ; d8=1 ; d8=8 ; d8=1 ; d8=2 ; Thursday September 8th, 2016 7:00:44 PM
It may have been Var bursting into flames, or perhaps the unceasing passage of time, but the fog, at least began, to start lifting off of Alizar's mind. He could still feel the effects, but they were hampering him a bit less. Which was odd, since the mage he swore was there one second, suddenly was not the next. (Spellcraft: 13) He couldn't worry about that right now. Still somewhat ruminating on the meaning of the endless void, Alizar moved over to Var, carefully placed a hand on a smoldering shoulder, and filled the half Orc with healing magics. (Cure Moderate Wounds: +13 HP to Var)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 22] - CMD 20 d20+10=17 ; d4+1=2 ; Thursday September 8th, 2016 10:36:48 PM
Toston channels his magical energy into his attacks and then charges the orc Hmerrin is fighting.
(17 vs AC; 2 magic slashing damage)
Active Effects: Mage Armor : +4 AC for 1 hour -11 rounds shield : +4 shield bonus to AC; blocks magic missile for 11 rounds divine favor : +2 deflection bonus to AC for 3 rounds charge : +2 to attack / -2 AC
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Friday September 9th, 2016 12:00:39 AM
Asteria, seeing that there are no other enemies near her, breaks into a run towards Toston and Hmerrin.
--- Run 45 feet in a straight line
32 rounds Bull's Strength: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier 35 rounds Barkskin: +2 natural AC 38 Rounds Shield of Faith: +2 deflection AC
Var (Tom I.) HP:49/49 AC:17/T:13/FF:14 CMD:21 d20+11=22 ; d8+3=5 ; d6=4 ; Friday September 9th, 2016 10:21:07 AM
(-25 Damage; +29 Healing)
Var howls in pain and swats at the fire. The healing magics of his allies quickly kick in, and Var hurls an insult at the big Orc in his native tongue Highlight to display spoiler: {"You smell terrible and your face is as dumb as a butt!"}
Reaching into his quiver, he pulls one of his flaming arrows, in order to return the favor. (22 vs. AC; 9 damage)
Lornak (Tom I.) HP:38/38 AC: 20(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+8=27 ; d20+8=12 ; Friday September 9th, 2016 10:35:41 AM
Lornak starts in surprise as the Orc Mystic disappears suddenly. he whips his head around quickly to try and spot where the spellcaster might have run off to (Perception: 27).
With no mystic in sight, Lornak moves in closer and loads another bolt. When he's within short point-blank range he fires (12 vs. AC), but the shot goes wide.
DM Kathy d20+10=25 ; d20+10=16 ; Friday September 9th, 2016 5:12:59 PM Wilford channels positive energy for the group.
Dušan and Alizar heal Var who responds to the orc officer with a taunt and a flaming arrow of his own.
Hmerrin moves over to the orc officer, but misses his swing.
Toston charges the orc officer, and his fist connects!
Asteria runs over to join the fight!
Lornak pauses and listens. You're pretty sure you hear the orc mystic sneaking away. Lornak fires a shot that goes wide of its target.
The orc steps back and fires two shots, point-blank, at Toston! Both miss!
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=64 ; d100=13 ; Sunday September 11th, 2016 6:37:34 PM
Dušan concern returns to the missing mystic. Calling upon the Wold's Blood once again, he empowers the ability to See Invisibility. "Now where did where did that other one go?"
(d100 = 54 Ley Roll, Spell is cast, Spell per day is not spent. Total L1 0/0, L2 3/1 Ignore second roll please. Accidentally hit it twice. 40 Rounds See Invisibility on Dušan 37 Rounds Shield of Faith on Asteria: +2 deflection AC 35 rounds Cat's Grace on Dušan: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 34 rounds Barkskin on Asteria: +2 natural AC 34 rounds Spectral Hand: +2 natural AC 33 rounds Cat's Grace on Wilford: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier 32 rounds Bull's Strength on Hmerrin: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier 31 rounds Bull's Strength on Asteria: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier 30 rounds Barkskin on Lornak: +2 natural AC 29 rounds Cat's Grace on Lornak: +4 enhancement bonus to Dexterity, adding the usual benefits to AC, Reflex saves, and other uses of the Dexterity modifier)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:28 Touch 20; FF 24] - CMD 20 d20+7=15 ; d20+7=25 ; d4+1=5 ; d4+1=3 ; Sunday September 11th, 2016 7:04:59 PM
Toston charges his kama with magic again (OOC: swift action) and then steps up and flurries at the Orc. At least one of his blows cuts the Orc.
(15 vs AC; 5 magic slashing damage) (25 vs AC; 3 magic slashing damage)
Active Effects: Mage Armor : +4 AC for 1 hour -12 rounds shield : +4 shield bonus to AC; blocks magic missile for 10 rounds divine favor : +2 deflection bonus to AC for 2 rounds
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] d20+12=30 ; d8+8=16 ; Sunday September 11th, 2016 9:43:35 PM
Asteria moves towards the orc, then swings at him. It's not half bad! The sunlight glimmers off of her blade as it comes crashing down on her foe.
--- 30 vs. AC for 16 damage Move 10 feet
31 rounds Bull's Strength: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier 34 rounds Barkskin: +2 natural AC 37 Rounds Shield of Faith: +2 deflection AC
Hmerrin(HP 41/43 AC21/14t/17ff, CMD 21) BlsStr d20+12=29 ; d8+8=12 ; Sunday September 11th, 2016 10:25:36 PM
Hmerrin swings around behind Toston and Asteria in an arc that lands him in a good flanking position.
"Let's try this again", he mutters to himself as he swings at the orc's back. -- Move 30' around group (staying outside of 5' reach) to a flanking position Attack with battleaxe hits ac 28 for 11 hp damage
(rolls include Divine Favor bonus which has expired, so -1 taken)
32 rounds Bull's Strength on Hmerrin: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier
DM Kathy Sunday September 11th, 2016 10:44:32 PM Dušan casts See Invisibility, and after scanning around for a bit, spots the fleeing orc mystic. He is off the map, to the south, and is pretty much running away. You could still hit him with a ranged attack if you wanted.
Toston flurries at the orc lieutenant and manages to land a blow. Asteria lands a much larger blow, and Hmerrin finishes him off.
Other than the fleeing mystic, which only Dušan can see, there are no more orcs. You have won! A ragged cheer goes up from the merchants still gathered atop the nearby rise.
After a few moments, Alizar begins to feel that life isn't quite as hopeless as he thought.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+7=23 ; Monday September 12th, 2016 9:48:38 AM
"Oh, yea." Another fight won. Wil celebrates. He steps up to search for anything useful within the victims. "You ever think it's kind of rude to search these beings after death? I was just thinking about it. Maybe, we should pray over them to help them pass onto the Shadowlands safely." Wil fell to his knees and began to pray. After several moments his head began to swim with images. After the prayer a burden felt lifted and he felt light. He stood but was uneasy. He found his cloak soaked in blood, which had stained the ground. He braced himself and listened to a distant gloating. His mother, he could feel her, was proud.
Alizar HP: 23/23 AC: 16(T:12/FF:14) CMD:14 Monday September 12th, 2016 4:35:57 PM
Alizar let out a breath as the last Orc fell. He was not entirely sure what happened, but outside of an odd desire to paint his nails black, he was feeling more like himself. he looked back towards the merchant caravan to make sure they were ok. "I think it best we don't dawdle. Where there are 30 Orcs, there are probably at least 33..."
Var (Tom I.) HP:49/49 d20+10=11 ; Monday September 12th, 2016 4:48:06 PM
"Naw," Var says to Wilford, 'helping' him search the expired Orcs, "They woulda done the same to us and more had we let 'em." (Perception: 11 to search). And by 'helping' Var apparently means kicking the corpses slightly and picking at the wound where the Orc boss shot him.
Lornak (Tom I.) HP:38/38 Monday September 12th, 2016 4:50:25 PM
With the last of the Orcs dispatched, Lornak hurries back to the merchants to see if they're all right.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Monday September 12th, 2016 5:04:30 PM
Wil looks at Var with a new sense of purpose. "I think we need to be more respectful to the dead. You never know when it may come back upon us. Maybe Gargul would bless us some moment after a tough battle."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:28 Touch 20; FF 24] - CMD 20 d20+13=33 ; d20+3=8 ; Monday September 12th, 2016 8:00:12 PM
"We can be respectful of the bodies of sentient beings but their gear we should keep. They have no use for it where they are going." Toston reasons, "Besides if we leave their gear here other Orcs could just dig it up and use it to terrorize people. After we grab all the gear who wants to help me cut up some wolverine so we can figure out if it really does taste like chicken?"
Toston casts detect magic and searches the bodies of the orcs for treasure trying to be respectful as he does so. (Perception 33 - natural 20)
He then prepares to harvest some meat from the wolverines for dinner (survival : 8)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 24] - CMD 20 d20+13=33 ; d20+3=8 ; Monday September 12th, 2016 8:00:32 PM
"We can be respectful of the bodies of sentient beings but their gear we should keep. They have no use for it where they are going." Toston reasons, "Besides if we leave their gear here other Orcs could just dig it up and use it to terrorize people. After we grab all the gear who wants to help me cut up some wolverine so we can figure out if it really does taste like chicken?"
Toston casts detect magic and searches the bodies of the orcs for treasure trying to be respectful as he does so. (Perception 33 - natural 20)
He then prepares to harvest some meat from the wolverines for dinner (survival : 8)
Active Effects: Mage Armor : +4 AC for 1 hour -14 rounds shield : +4 shield bonus to AC; blocks magic missile for 8 rounds
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d20+7=13 ; d10=1 ; Monday September 12th, 2016 8:02:10 PM
Dušan rapidly loads a bolt into his heavy crossbow, but Wilford's words ring in his ears. His aim wavers and his shot goes wide (d20+7=13, 1). "That blasted mystic got away. Hopefully it doesn't bring any friends back."
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Monday September 12th, 2016 9:16:24 PM
Asteria agrees that maybe being rude to some dead bodies might not be the best. She waits for everyone to get what they want from the bodies, bellows out a victory chant, then begins to move them into a pile away from the carts.
"Are we going to bury them, or leave them in the open? And does anyone want to, you know, say a few words? I don't know..." The barbarian pauses to sigh frustratedly, before figuring out her word choice and continuing. "I just like the idea of having the god of death favoring us, you know?"
DM Kathy Monday September 12th, 2016 10:20:46 PM Dušan fires a bolt after the retreating orc, but he misses, and the orc continues to flee. Doubtless by the time he finds the rest of his band and tells his tale, you all will become 7-foot-tall giants who breathe fire.
Lornak goes to check on the merchants, who are all well, and relieved that the orcs won't be a problem.
The rest of you debate the ethics of looting corpses while you loot the corpses.
You find a masterwork chain shirt, a set of masterwork drums, 6 studded leather armor, 8 falchions, 36 javelins, 2 masterwork hide armor, a masterwork spear, a breastplate, a battle-ax, and a composite longbow with a +3 Strength pull. You also find 2 potions, 2 scrolls, and 3 cloaks that all detect as magic.
Asteria asks if you're going to do anything with the bodies. It would probably be quicker to burn them than bury them, but it's entirely up to you.
Lornak (Tom I.) HP:38/38 d20+6=16 ; Tuesday September 13th, 2016 9:44:57 AM
"A pyre should be an easy enough solution. Leaving the corpses out might attract scavenges that would further harass travelers on the road, not to mention whatever favors that might curry with the Gods." Lornak says, and begins gathering kindling (Survival: 16? Not sure if that skill check applies).
After the bodies have been positioned he helps light the fire, and sands in solemn silence for a moment. "Now with that done, we should continue on lest we attract any unwanted attention."
Var Lornak (Tom I.) HP:49/49 d20+6=10 ; Tuesday September 13th, 2016 9:51:18 AM
The insistence on respect for the dead Orcs is clearly upsetting to Var, who decides to focus his energy on butchering the Wolverines for meat instead of helping with the funeral pyre. (Profession(Butcher): 10).
Alizar HP: 23/23 AC: 16(T:12/FF:14) CMD:14 Tuesday September 13th, 2016 3:33:38 PM
Perhaps surprising to some, Alizar decided to help Var with the Wolverines, he turned to the half Orc as he collected some tools laying around. "They may be with their gods now, but mine have little respect to pay to marauding brigands."
With that Alizar began pointing out the choicest cuts of meat, assuredly much to the annoyance of Var who probably didn't need to be a doctor to know these things.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 24] - CMD 20 d20+3=22 ; Tuesday September 13th, 2016 8:30:43 PM
Toston helps with the wolverines seeing as how he isn't super strong. (Survival:22)
"I wonder if it does taste like chicken? Who votes yes and who votes no?" He asks his companions.
Hmerrin(HP 43/43 AC21/14t/17ff, CMD 21) Tuesday September 13th, 2016 8:51:49 PM
Hmerrin eyes the pyre warily.
"Looks like a big ol' 'We Are Here' sign to me," he remarks, unhappily. "Can we get our tails out of here?"
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Tuesday September 13th, 2016 9:05:04 PM
Asteria watches over the bonfire silently before preparing to go, fidgeting slightly. "Yeah, we've got everything done. Let's go home already!"
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d20+10=25 ; d20+10=28 ; d20+10=22 ; d20+10=27 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+10=20 ; Tuesday September 13th, 2016 9:57:30 PM
"I considered our debt to Gargul paid," Dušan says, "when we sent the ruddy lot to him in the first place."
And with that he gathers the cloaks, scrolls and potions and attempts to figure out their properties with the aid of Guidance.
DM Kathy Tuesday September 13th, 2016 11:23:36 PM
You divide up the labor; some of you butcher the wolverine while others prepare a hasty pyre for the orcs. It's all messy work, but you are efficient and can soon leave the scene behind. Because Hmerrin is right; the pyre is kind of obvious.
But you are able to put some distance between your group and the pyre before you make camp and try the wolverine meat. It's not bad.
Dušan looks over the gear you took from the orcs. The three cloaks are all Cloaks of Resistance +1. The scrolls are Sound Burst and Summon Monster II. [OOC: For future reference, scrolls can just be read with a Read Magic; no roll required.] One of the potions is Cure Moderate Wounds; you aren't sure about the other one.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Wednesday September 14th, 2016 7:20:27 PM
Dušan tells the others what he found out about the items. "I guess the cloaks probably would do the most good on our frontlines, but it is rare to find something resembling armor that does not interfere with my magic. I wouldn't mind one of these if no one else needs it."
Dušan tosses the unidentified potion to Toston, "I wasn't able to determine what this one is, if you want to give it a go."
After finishing of his share of wolverine, Dušan leans back with a contented sigh, "Watches tonight? Seems like 4 groups of 2 works well."
Alizar HP: 23/23 AC: 16(T:12/FF:14) CMD:14 Wednesday September 14th, 2016 8:31:34 PM
Alizar settled in once they made cam, he was tired from the days battle, and was growing a bit weary of the road. Perhaps all this time in Dirt City has made him softer, but he was too tired to contemplate that. "Wake me up when it's my time for a watch", with that Alizar settled in for a nap.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+7=26 ; Wednesday September 14th, 2016 8:39:08 PM
"Wonderful meal," Wil adds. He watches the pyre with interest. "I would love the scroll of Summon Monster II. So I've had scorpion and now wolverine.. it's so nice." As they settle down Wil asks for the first watch. He finds a good quiet spot and mumbles to himself. Or to someone else. You can't really tell. (Perception: 26)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 24] - CMD 20 d20+5=7 ; d20+13=15 ; d20+14=25 ; Wednesday September 14th, 2016 9:01:29 PM
Toston tries to identify the potion but fails miserably. (Spellcraft : 7) "I can't figure it out either Dušan, my spell casting comes more from force of will than from any studying."
He clears his throat, "I will however stand watch tonight. Don't really have a slot preference though"
Toston tries to make himself inconspicuous and keep his eyes peeled during his shift ( Perception: 15; Stealth: 25)
Var (Tom I.) HP:49/49 d20+12=22 ; d20+12=20 ; Wednesday September 14th, 2016 9:26:18 PM
Anxious to leave the scene of the battle, Var leads the group out down the road and helps set up camp for the night. He follows his usual routine of gathering wood and locating some fresh water for the travelers and their pack animals. (Survival: 20)
The Half-Orc is quiet for the rest of the evening, speaking up only to volunteer for first shift along with Wilford. With the camp quieted down and the stars out, Var sits facing away from the campfire, eyes and ears attuned to the night (Perception: 22).
Lornak (Tom I.) HP:38/38 d20+8=10 ; Wednesday September 14th, 2016 9:33:22 PM
"Hmm, I wouldn't mind having one of those cloaks." Lornak says, "If not for the protective wards, but for the utility of keeping the sun out of my eyes."
Lornak tells the group he'll take one of the late night shifts, and settles down in his bedroll to catch a few hours sleep. (Perception: 10 - for his shift)
Hmerrin(HP 43/43 AC21/14t/17ff, CMD 21) Wednesday September 14th, 2016 9:53:39 PM
Hmerrin nods. "OK. Uh, Var and Wil, me and Alizar, Lornak and Toston, and Dusan and Asteria."
The fighter then beds downs for some shut-eye.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Wednesday September 14th, 2016 10:49:49 PM
Asteria agrees with the shifts, then rests her head and prepares to sleep. "If no one is going to claim it, I want that new bow we found. It's an improvement!"
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