DM Mitch d20+12=25 ; Thursday March 12th, 2020 6:49:06 AM
Bastarge waits stealthily. Niall does too. Myre has to calm down her toy pig. Zazu is ready to make sounds for the illusion. Lothlo is very watchful. Naithi is very quiet. Ash summons the illusion and has it slowly approach.
As the two cast their spells it becomes immediately evident just how hard this is going to be. The image makes no sound and there’s all these little noises that should be happening - the clink of his armor, the crunch of the grass, the soft sound of his breathing - that make the whole thing just a little off. Zazu is able to cover the more distinct, noticeable things so with a little luck and skill they just might pull this off. Already various things seem to favor them - The orcs flattened the grass around the campground, else there would be no way to make it realistically part around the illusion and thank all the gods she thought to put him in a helmet - lip syncing his “voice” with his mouth movements would have been nearly impossible. The moonlight gives the pair enough to see and work with too.
The orcs notice the approaching figure. Several eye it warily and a few run off to fetch the chieftain. Less than a minute later he appears. Tall, broad, he looms almost 7 feet tall covered shoulder to toe in black, imposing plate armor. Several large spears hang from his back and a scimitar hangs from his belt. He sneers at the illusion. ”Who dares approach my clan dressed for war?!? Speak your piece dog, lest I remove your head from your shoulders!”
If you were that orc you’d probably be shaking in your boots, but since his glare isn’t directed at you you don’t get the full force of it (intimidate check 25 towards the illusion, I’ll let you decide how affected you are).
Behind the imposing orc is a second, grey haired and a little hunched. He eyes the illusionary orc skeptically, leaning on a long oaken staff, chain mail hanging off him and a holy symbol dangling from a chain around his neck.
(To sell the illusion I need bluff checks from both of you. If either orc passes a sense motive check they become suspicious. For every two passed sense motives they get a will save vs the illusion.)
At the south end of the camp the rest of the party keeps watch. With the high checks made by a couple of you you can tell the camp is quieting down. Movement in the south end has mostly stopped - if Murzush is right about the orc’s reaction then that means all the slaves should be grouped up and, hopefully, lightly guarded while the rest of the camp prepares for battle. Now is the best time for you to sneak in.
Zazu (AC17, HP10/10) and Boyo the bunny (Cayzle) d20+8=18 ; d20+8=26 ; d20+1=20 ; Thursday March 12th, 2020 12:48:52 PM
Zazu is not trained in Bluff, and his charisma is a 10, so that's not good. However, he has the Wold's cutest little bunny whispering ideas for what to say, and that inspires him! [OOC: Using one of two hero points for a +8 on the roll]
Bluff check 18
Note: Zazu's goal is to keep the orcs engaged for as long as possible, so that the rest of the party have as long as possible to try to get the other slaves to freedom. So the "orc" speaks at length, asks questions, demands answers, offers the other guy opportunities to monolog, and so on. But Zazu is careful to listen to the true orc and not irritate him with delays.
The conversational snippets below are intended just as examples of the kinds of things the illusion "says."
Note: Zazu speaks orc, so the illusion will too of course. And Zazu relies heavily on the advice Murzush gave about how and what a messenger from another tribe might say.
"I am Motrog Elf-Reaver, sent by the [name of tribe Murzash provided] to bring a message and a warning ..."
"Not for nothing have I slain 14 elves single-handed, not for nothing do I stand here alone to speak with you, not for nothing do I come with news that will change everything!"
"What have you to say to that?"
"Is it not true that slaves have escaped your camp? That [insert fact or name drop about the tribe that Zazu knows]? That [refer to some camp detail ditto]?"
"Yes, we know about your tribe far beyond what you know of us! We know where you are weak, and we know where you have stumbled!"
"Do you wish to know how I know everything about your people?"
"See this boot? It will soon be red with the blood of your tribe."
"See this fist? Soon your people will beg me to strike them with my fist instead of my blade!"
"You are weak, you cannot hold onto your slaves, you cannot resist my tribe in combat!"
Zazu continues to keep the fellow talking, keeping the orc's words diplomatic (for an orc) -- using orc diplomacy! The hidden wizard watches the orc chief carefully to try the sounds and words that will delay as well a rile the orc leader -- but just enough, not too much! AND Zazu adds the right touch of echo for someone speaking in a helmet ... plus other incidental sounds for someone walking in armor, thumping a banner-staff on the ground, etc.
Perception 26 Sense Motive 20 ... the die roller loves me!
Niall (JonL) Need to fix header d20-2=15 ; Thursday March 12th, 2020 3:28:51 PM
Niall joins the others in sneaking otwards the presumed group of slaves.
She tails Niall, relying on the paladin for some measure of protection. She's able to stay pretty quiet (Stealth: 17). She keeps her eyes peeled for anything that looks like it will be a problem.
Perception: 17
Ash Silverkin (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 17/17 d20=15 ; d20=2 ; Thursday March 12th, 2020 9:29:26 PM
Ash's eyes go a little wide as the chief speaks. She's super glad not to be standing out there in front of him. She has formed a new plan now though. If the chief sees her she plans on high-tailing it out of here.
It's about now that Ash sees a big hole in this plan. Not only is she too far away to clearly hear what Zazu is saying, but she doesn't speak a single word of orc! She has no idea what it is that Zazu is saying and doesn't really know how to make the illusion act.
She goes with generics: arms crossed, head looking around, and nodding.
"That other team had better get moving"
----------------- Bluff check: 15 - 1 for intimidate/shaken at a distance? = 14 Perception: 2
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 18/18 , CMD = 16 Friday March 13th, 2020 12:34:02 AM
I sit and wait, somewhere disappointed to have such a minor role. Lazily I scratch Camalayaas ear as I keep an eye out for the others as I wait to cast my mist spells. I know how important my part is keeping the others safe, but I feel impotent without any way to help at the moment.
DM Mitch d20=17 ; d20=10 ; d20=17 ; d10=3 ; d20=3 ; d20=8 ; Friday March 13th, 2020 5:53:36 AM Bastarge stealthily approaches (sure, you can assist 1 other person by getting them to mimic you as you stealthily approach) Zazu brags and yells and screams and threatens. Niall moves with the rest towards the slaves. Myre sticks close to Niall Ash realizes she’s too far away to hear clearly and doesn’t even speak orcish! She’s not really sure what body language to give the illusion so makes him stand with his arms crossed. Naithi is stuck sitting and waiting.
In the north the orc chieftain and shaman seem a little confused at the mix of bombastic screaming and calm body language. The orc chief is game however, and trades insults and threats with Zazu all along the way. Zazu’s able to tell that the chief is invested in the conversation, but also thinking things through between his own tirades. They’re both distracted enough that Ash can get closer and better read the conversation if she wants - if she can do so a sense motive check will let her read the other’s body language and tone to better sell the illusion’s body language.
Down south the party sneaks up on the camp. As they creep up several things become notable. All the slaves seem to be here, but there are a limited number of guards. The constant crack of whips and sound of screaming rings out as the slave master runs about making all of the slaves sit and stay seated. ”You maggots better sit still or I’ll flay your backs off! And don’t go thinking the pretty lights mean helps coming either! That tribe’s cruel enough to make me red with envy so you’d better pray you get to stay under my rule!”
The slaves, for their part, look worried, mostly sitting on their hands and being quiet, flinching as the orcs yell and scream at them. Everyone is awake and alert; only the gladiators are chained up. Only a half dozen guards and fear of the orcs, both here and in the (nonexistent) rival camp to the north are keeping the slaves under control.
Myre (Carl) AC: 16/12/14 HP: 8/8 CMD: 13 d20+3=15 ; Friday March 13th, 2020 11:34:28 AM
"Time to fight, Waddles."
Myre looks around for a rock to throw, then hurls it past the huddled slaves into something noisy. She's trying to pull a few guards off for a round or two, or at least get them looking away from the party. Maybe there are some pots or something she can aim at?
Ranged touch attack: 15
She's not leading this charge, but she's ready to follow her new friends into the fight.
Bastarge (JeffO) -- AC: 19/15/15 CMD: 16 HP: 21/21 d20+13=27 ; Friday March 13th, 2020 12:18:59 PM
Bastarge is going to try and sneak up close enough to a guard on the edge to be in attacking range (stealth: 27).
Zazu (AC17, HP10/10) and Boyo the bunny (Cayzle) d20+1=13 ; Friday March 13th, 2020 2:45:21 PM
Zazu continues to use ghost sound and Ash's illusion to keep the chief engaged, trying to better match the illusion's posture with the Ghost Sound.
Also, Zazu is careful to watch for signs that the orc chief is becoming less engaged. When that happens, the illusion says, "You have an hour, and then the might of my tribe will fall on you like a warhammer. Be ready for the battle that will destroy you."
And at the last moment, he has the illusion orc say, "What is the human phrase? Hasta La Vista, Baby! I'm out of here!"
The last bolded part is spoken loudly and in common so that Ash knows to have the illusion walk away.
Untrained Sense Motive 13 to try to gauge the orc's mood.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 18/18 , CMD = 16 d20+10=15 ; d20+8=10 ; Friday March 13th, 2020 3:31:54 PM
Ooc: more to come after work
As we wait I pick at the grass and toss a few pebbles. Suddenly it occurs to me that I could follow the others, help the slaves escape, and return in time to cast my spell... Camalayaas and I can out run the other...
Quickly and quietly we follow behind the others.
Stealth = 15 Survival = 10
Niall (JonL) Need to fix header Friday March 13th, 2020 4:45:32 PM
Niall moves closer to the slaves and their guards, waiting for the distraction to hopefully draw away the majority of the clan to give them time to deal with theguards and free the slaves and get back to the ambush area and arm the slave and and..
what could go wrong!
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 18/14/14, HP: 22/22, CMD: 18 d20+9=10 ; d20+9=11 ; d8=5 ; d8=2 ; Friday March 13th, 2020 7:36:48 PM
Lothlo waits to see if the distraction works, but prepares to attack the orc with the horn before he can blow it should their plan be discovered
attack 1=10 damage 1=5
attack 2=11 damage 2=2
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self: Fatigued - Sharpshooter Skills Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 8x MW arrows shot
Ash Silverkin (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 17/17 Friday March 13th, 2020 9:07:09 PM "Cross arms. Unfold arms. Stretch neck. Puff out chest" Ash goes through all the things she can think of that are 'generic' that she can have the illusion do. She figures she must be doing an ok job. The orcs seem to be buying it.
She keeps her distance for the time being. Zazu knows what he's doing.
Should she hear Zazu's key words, she'll have the illusion give a curtsy and disappear. That oughta confuse them.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 18/18 , CMD = 16 d20+3=10 ; Sunday March 15th, 2020 11:19:53 PM
Naithi holds an action to attack the dropped horn with her sling should it be needed.
Hit AC 10
DM Mitch d20=10 ; d20+6=17 ; d20=3 ; d20=7 ; d20=8 ; d20=13 ; Monday March 16th, 2020 7:22:50 AM Myre throws a rock hoping to distract the guards. Unfortunately there isn’t anything loud and noisy she can break lying around and the orcs are making so much noise only 1 of the 6 guards even notice. That one orc turns to look though. Bastarge manages to sneak up on the big, important looking one with a horn on his belt. Zazu tries to keep the orc occupied further but is already making exit plans. Naithi realizes oh yeah I can move faster than the rest and goes to help. Lothlo is ready to attack. Ash also has exit plans.
The party has closed in on the slave guards. There’s only 6 guards but the slaves lying down everywhere are going to get in the way unless you’re willing to step on them (if you do they’re difficult terrain). Niall is noticed as he creeps close - the important looking one points and yells, ”You there, what are you doing?!?” Fortunately it takes them a moment to realize he’s not a slave, giving the party a chance for a first strike.
Up north the orc stays engaged. Perhaps too engaged. ”You think that traitor Murzush gives you such an advantage?” he sneers, advancing. ”Come then, bring your whole clan. Our defenses will grind you to nothing and we’ll reclaim the slaves you stole along with the rest of your miserable workforce.”
He jabs at the illusion with a finger, a sharp poke to emphasize his point.
Myre (Carl) AC: 16/12/14 HP: 8/8 CMD: 13 d20+8=27 ; Monday March 16th, 2020 11:41:47 AM
Myre can do more when the orcs are grouped up, and can't really stand toe-to-toe with one yet. She squats down, ready to jump back up at a moment's notice. She acts cowed.
Waddles gently lands on her shoulder & nestles in her hair. He wants to see what's going on, so he doesn't disappear inside her.
Bluff: 27 - Act like a scared slave
Bastarge (JeffO) -- AC: 19/15/15 CMD: 16 HP: 21/21 d20+6=22 ; d4+2=6 ; d6=6 ; d4=1 ; Monday March 16th, 2020 12:11:38 PM
Seeing they've been spotted, Bastarge takes the opening and attacks the guard with the horn.
OOC: Hit AC 22. Damage: 6. Sneak attack damage: 6. If this is a hit, target is -2 to hit Bastarge for 1 round.
Zazu (AC17, HP10/10) and Boyo the bunny (Cayzle) Monday March 16th, 2020 1:19:33 PM
Zazu hopes Ash sees what is going on and has the illusion take a step or two back before the orc has a chance to poke it.
If so, Zazu uses the ghost sound to make the sound of the illusions steps as it backpedals.
If not, Zazu has the illusion make an "umf" sound when it is poked.
It is definitely time to start walking back. Zazu uses her "out of here" line to signal Ash that the illusion needs to "head back to his camp."
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 18/14/14, HP: 22/22, CMD: 18 d20+10=19 ; d20+10=29 ; d8+1=4 ; d8+1=3 ; d8+6=12 ; Monday March 16th, 2020 6:10:38 PM
As the group approaches Lothlo notices that an important looking orc has spotted Niall, likely he is the one with the horn. Lothlo quickly looks and confirms who has the horn (perception = 12) and positions himself to target the orc with the horn (SM?). He notches his masterwork arrows to help take down the horn blower as fast as possible, and as soon as he sees Bastarge moving in to initiate combat he sends out a wave of arrows. Should the orc fall Lothlo will move on to orc 5.
(note, Lothlo takes no penalty shooting into melee) attack 1=19 damage 1=4
attack 2=29 damage 2=3
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self: Fatigued - Sharpshooter Skills Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 8x MW arrows shot
Ash Silverkin (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 17/17 Monday March 16th, 2020 6:12:41 PM
With the orc approaching the illusion Ash feels a little panic. She has the illusion take a few steps back but no doubt it has a hint of fear on its face.
Whatever the result, the trigger from Zazu is heard loud and clear. The illusion-orc will turn and start to walk away. A hurried walk.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 18/18 , CMD = 16 d20+9=28 ; d20+5=19 ; d20+6=18 ; Tuesday March 17th, 2020 12:55:19 AM
I quickly look for the orc with the horn. Quietly I have Camalayaas creep uo. As we approach I have a dagger in my off have that I drop in front of Painter (or the closest slave if she isn't in my path) before I reach out and grab the horn.
Perception check to spot the orc with the horn = 28 Stealth = 18 CMB to grab horn = 19 (21 if Camalayaas, Bastarge or another can flank)
DM Mitch d20+7=26 ; d20+7=14 ; d6=3 ; d20=6 ; d20+5=12 ; d4=2 ; d4=4 ; d4=4 ; d20+5=10 ; Tuesday March 17th, 2020 8:25:21 AM Myre pretends to be just another slave. Bastarge stabs the important orc/slavemaster. Zazu signals that it’s time to go. Lothlo shoots the slavemaster. Ash panics a little and has the illusion walks away. Naithi looks for the gladiators. She spots painter in the back in heavy chains - seems the orcs aren’t stupid enough to let the best combatants remain unchained. She still manages to arm a random slave, who looks at the dagger, then at Naithi incredulously before putting her head down and her arms over it.
The Slavemaster bellows as he’s stabbed twice and shot twice. Naithi grabs his horn. Whipping out his blade he slashes at Bastarge for 9 damage.
The other orcs all advance towards the party members they’ve noticed. Most of them don’t get in range, though one looms over Naithi as she crouches hidden. One clangs his sword on Niall’s armor.
Murzush drops an orc with a Magic Missile. With all the slaves lying around she can’t use her best spells unfortunately.
On the north end Zazu and Ash sound the retreat. Unfortunately the sudden panic and flight of the orc combined with a threat seems to enrage the orcish chieftain. Tearing a spear off his back he hurls it at the retreating figure with a shout of ”Coward!”
It, naturally, goes right through the illusion.
”Wizardry!” the shaman yells. The chieftain, further enraged, turns back to the camp and screams at the orcs that had been watching ”Find the wizard! Bring him to me! NOW!”
Orcs start pouring out of the camp, running about in a blind search. On the bright side you have provided the best possible distraction; it looks like the camp is just about emptying of orcs. Now you just have to survive it. If you stay still, between the disorganized search and the tall grass you have a good chance of staying hidden (+10 to stealth check), but you’re stuck and it’ll just become harder and harder to leave later. If you try to sneak out you might make it but you’ll have to sneak past a half dozen orcs running around (no +10, 6 orcs get checks to spot you at various distances).
Niall (JonL) HP: 24/24 AC: 17/11/16 d20+4=15 ; 2d6+8=15 ; Tuesday March 17th, 2020 11:31:29 AM
The ruse up, Niall grimaces at the orcs sword hits off his armor, but returns the attack with a powerful swing of his own. "Rise up!" he calls to the slaves around him, "We will free you, arm you!"
~~~~~
Power attack to Orc5 Hit AC 15, 15 damage If Orc5 falls will take a 5-foot step to his square.
Bastarge (JeffO) -- AC: 19/15/15 CMD: 16 HP: 12/21 d20+8=9 ; Tuesday March 17th, 2020 11:54:26 AM
Bastage balks and almost turns to run away as the giant orc towers over him and slashes into him. He takes encouragement from Naithi grabbing his horn and he takes a shot with his tiny dagger again, but apparently the fear is too much for him to focus on getting a clear shot in. Maybe it is time to run away.
OOC: Hit AC 9 :(
Myre (Carl) AC: 16/12/14 HP: 8/8 CMD: 13 Tuesday March 17th, 2020 2:41:22 PM
Myre looks to the slave next to her. "Hi. This is the absolute last chance you'll likely ever have to escape a life of slavery. I suggest you help us. We brought presents to arm you!"
Where is the bag of holding with all the goodies anyway? It's time to bust it out. She whispers loudly to the slave, "Pass it on!" before she stands and casts a chill touch spell. She holds it for the moment.
Zazu (AC17, HP10/10) and Boyo the bunny (Cayzle) d20+16=34 ; Tuesday March 17th, 2020 3:09:58 PM
Moving with heroic stealth, Zazu crawls slowly away from the scene. The elf is using that last hero point for a +8 bonus on the check ... total +16 ... and rolls a 34 to sneak away!
Zazu's not worried about Ash -- being a good 400 ft away, she should have no problem escaping. So long as she remembers how to get to the Ambush Point.
Ash Silverkin (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 17/17 Tuesday March 17th, 2020 6:02:48 PM
Ash isn't about to wait. She knows Zazu is pretty close to the orcs, but the guy seems pretty good at hiding.
From her vantage point she can see the orcs start to spread out. Time to go.
She starts to move diagonally away from the searching orcs.
----------------- OOC: Ash was around 400ft away to begin with, and is now moving an additional 60ft
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 18/14/14, HP: 22/22, CMD: 18 d20+10=26 ; d20+10=23 ; d8+1=9 ; d8+1=2 ; Wednesday March 18th, 2020 12:14:00 AM Wow, that slave master is still standing! Good thing Nathini grabbed the horn, but we need to take that guy down fast.
Lothlo pulls out two more masterwork arrows and sends them flying towards the salve master (or if he falls, Orc 5 followed by Orc 3). Hopefully the slaves will be more willing to help if they see the fight is turning in their favor.
attack 1=26 damage 1=9
attack 2=23 damage 2=2
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self: Fatigued - Sharpshooter Skills Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 10x MW arrows shot
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 18/18 , CMD = 16 d20+5=10 ; d4+4=6 ; d20+7=19 ; d6+1=7 ; Wednesday March 18th, 2020 1:46:54 AM
ooc: Naithi is riding Camalayaas right now
Camalayaas takes a 5ft (North East) as I swing my claws at SM.
Naithi -------------- Atk SM with claws hit AC 12 for 6dmg
Camalayaas --------------- Atk SM with bite hit AC 19 for 7 dmg
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 18/18 , CMD = 16 Wednesday March 18th, 2020 1:48:08 AM
Also, if the slave master dies switch to orc #2 and do not take a 5ft step.
DM Mitch d20=6 ; d20=13 ; d20=14 ; d20=19 ; d20=13 ; d20=2 ; Wednesday March 18th, 2020 8:28:42 AM Niall tries to inspire the slaves. Bastarge almost spooks and misses his attack. Myre also tries to encourage a nearby slave and tries to arm him (the bag of holding with the weapons was given to Bastarge). Zazu makes a heroic effort to sneak out of the area. Ash is further away and doesn't even bother to be sneaky. Lothlo is surprised the slavemaster isn’t down. He fixes that with his next arrow, sending the orc gurgling to the ground. Naithi misses orc 2 but Camalayaas tears his throat out.
Up north Zazu gets clean away. Ash starts moving and gets mostly clean away - an orc notices movement and him and his buddies move in her direction (Need at least a minimum attempt at stealth, you get a bonus for grass and night but it’s a full moon and you’re only a football field away)
Murzush drops one of the last orcs with a magic missile. The slaves seem hesitant as people start calling for their freedom and stuff. The one Myre tried to arm looks at her oddly - Sense motive 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {You’ve put a lot of effort into convincing the orcs that a rival clan is going to attack. The slaves probably think you’re slavers here to claim the slaves for the rival clan. }
At least a few seem to take the message to heart, standing up and looking about warrily. By Nial a slave suddenly grabs the last orc. The orc yells as energy flows into him - spellcraft 16 Highlight to display spoiler: { the man cast Inflict Light Wounds }
”Good morning brother. I am pleased to see you’ve come back to us.” his tattered robes hang from him and he holds a crudely carven holy symbol he must have made on the sly. Niall recognizes him as Brother Matthew, one of the priests he was traveling with when he was captured.
Myre (Carl) AC: 16/12/14 HP: 8/8 CMD: 13 d20+1=5 ; Wednesday March 18th, 2020 9:56:58 AM
Myre sighs as the slaves sit there, oblivious to their fears (sense motive: 5). "Well, we'll fight for you then, dear."
She looks up, but the orcs are down already. "That went well," she says looking around.
She reaches out to Ash via their message spell. "Ash dear, we've taken care of the orcs left behind to guard these slaves and are about to start getting them out of here. Splendid job pulling them away. Now go get safe."
Myre will help distribute weaponry to any slaves willing to fight.
DM Mitch Wednesday March 18th, 2020 10:09:08 AM
(Reminder: message has a range limit of 120 feet and ash can’t hear you)
Bastarge (JeffO) -- AC: 19/15/15 CMD: 16 HP: 12/21 Wednesday March 18th, 2020 11:16:44 AM
Bastarge tries to help convince the slaves to start moving. He gets ahead of them and hands out weapons as they pass him, but keeps them moving so a line doesn't form. If a line start to form, he will run along, hoping to lead more slaves away.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 18/14/14, HP: 22/22, CMD: 18 d20+1=2 ; d20+6=21 ; Wednesday March 18th, 2020 1:52:00 PM
Lothlo stays hidden in the shadows, preparing to defend against any orcs that may happen to come back to the area. He sees that the slaves seem hesitant to help... perhaps they enjoyed their time as slaves? (sense motive = 2)
perception = 21 sense motive = 2
Ash Silverkin (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 17/17 d20+2=17 ; Wednesday March 18th, 2020 5:58:45 PM
Ash keeps moving away from the orcs, putting a little zig-zag in her movement to try and keep them guessing.
----------------- OOC: Perception check to notice someone 400ft away is DC40, isn't it? Distance to the source, object, or creature +1/10 feet. Long grass could also give a bonus, as could low-light. If an orc can hit that DC we're all in very very big trouble.
Stealth: 17
Zazu (AC17, HP10/10) and Boyo the bunny (Cayzle) d20+8=14 ; Wednesday March 18th, 2020 6:06:42 PM
Zazu continues to sneak further away, keeping an eye on Ash, if possible, making sure that she gets away too.
Perception 14
DM Mitch Thursday March 19th, 2020 7:01:18 AM Myre sighs and helps distribute weapons. Bastarge tries to get people moving. Lothlo hides and is ready to take care of any orcs that run across them. Ash puts a bit more effort into being stealthy. Zazu makes sure Ash does escape.
Ash and Zazu leave the orcs behind, running around and yelling at each other as they fruitlessly search the tall grass. WIth any luck they’ll be busy doing that for long enough for the other team to get the slaves out.
Down south the slaves start to gather around the party. Some are confused, some hopeful, some angry, many afraid and uncertain. One says loudly to Lothlo, ”So boy, workin with the orcs now? You’re dreaming if you think the 6 of you can take the lot of us to whatever tribe you struck a deal with.” Lothlo recognizes him as the barkeep that was captured. A burly, balding man he folds his arm and glares at the party.
Angry mutters fill the group and some of the armed slaves half raise their new weapons. Brother Matthew tries to calm things. ”I’m sure this is all a misunderstanding. If this was some trick to take us to another tribe surely they wouldn’t be arming us?” A few people look thoughtful or less angry, but the atmosphere is still tense and confused.
Painter walks up, unlocking her manacles as she approaches. It seems she managed to find the key on one of the orcs - she passes it to another gladiator so they can free themselves then stands there staring at Naithi. Nothing is said, but the intensity of the look indicates she definitely has questions and feelings about the current goings on.
A Minotaur looks over the group. ”Where’s Ash? She left with your group. What have you done with her?”
Looks like you’re going to have to answer some questions. Murzush stays close to the rest of you and looks nervous.
Myre (Carl) AC: 16/12/14 HP: 8/8 CMD: 13 Thursday March 19th, 2020 8:37:13 AM "Ash is well. She's part of the diversion that allowed us to pull this off." She hopes Ash is well at any rate. She is a bit worried about her.
"And of course we're not here to take you to another orc tribe. The plan is for all of us to escape together to an elven keep some hours north of here." Myre starts to fidget. Time was important here, and they didn't have a lot of it to spend talking these people into saving their own butts.
"Not to be rude, but we need to get moving. Arm yourselves if you're coming."
Niall (JonL) HP: 24/24 AC: 17/11/16 d20+8=14 ; d20+8=16 ; Thursday March 19th, 2020 9:29:20 AM
"Brother Matthew, it is a good to see you well!" Niall says to his fellow clergy and gives him a quick clasp on the arm before looking towards the other slaves, "Come quickly, we must hurry. The others that escaped with us have tricked the orcs to have them give us a path to safety, but it will brief. Elves are helping as, arm yourselves with their weapons as we move."
He will move about to try and help any slave that needs assistance to their feet and pair any that need help walking with someone stronger, but urging them all to move along.
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Diplomacy: 16 Used Hero Point for a Reroll
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 18/18 , CMD = 16 Thursday March 19th, 2020 10:10:32 AM
Ooc: I could have sworn I posted yesterday. Sorry.
As the battle end I check to ensure the orc Camalayaas put an end to is dead when some of its blood gets on my clans armlet, the god's paw. Instantly it absorbs the crimson liquid. It is only now that the true power of the armlet reveals itself to me. The slain orc was training to be a warg rider and I can feel his dedication to his animal and a strong, if misguided sense of honor. I can feel my bond with Camalayaas deepening and an urge to write down every vow I ever made to ensure I complete them.
I begin passing out weapons and bags of caltrops with strict instructions that the caltrops are not to be dried until after we pass through the choke point and I can my spells. (My casting location will let me for without stepping on them).
I run over to Painter and only her look keeps me from throwing my arms around her. I grin and say Oh, I'm so glad to see you again. The orcs too away some of my memories before, that's why I acted a little off before. I have to go ahead so I can block our escape route after everyone passes and the warga track us... It turns out I really can do some magic. Is there anything I need to know before I go?
Bastarge (JeffO) -- AC: 19/15/15 CMD: 16 HP: 12/21 d20=17 ; Thursday March 19th, 2020 12:33:42 PM
As Myre and Niall talk to the slaves, Bastarge starts moving away. He calls back, "So hey, you're free, so run away or stay here, your choice. As for me, I'm running away before those orcs come back." He pauses and calls out to Murzush, "Did you get your mom yet? It's time to go!"
OOC: Diplomacy, aid another, untrained: 17
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 18/14/14, HP: 22/22, CMD: 18 Thursday March 19th, 2020 7:25:01 PM
Lothlo turns to the barkeep, lowering his arrow but keeping an eye out for more danger. That's the difference between the two of us, I actually have the skills to make my dreams come true. And my dreams do not involve staying in a slave camp a moment longer than necessary. Feel free to stay here if you wish, Hilia and Tianna would be more than happy to take over your tavern... speaking of which, are you two here somewhere?
Lothlo glances around for his friends.
[b/]Anyways, time is a factor here. We're arming you, so if was a trap I'm sure I'd be killed a dozen times over the moment something happened. If you want to stay, nobody is about to stop you, the rest of us are planning on living out our days as free men. [/b]
Zazu (AC17, HP10/10) and Boyo the bunny (Cayzle) d20+3=14 ; Thursday March 19th, 2020 10:42:04 PM
If Zazu can evade the orcs and find Ash, they can get to the Ambush Point. If the elf can't safely find Ash, then head back alone to the Ambush Point.
Survival to find the way ... 14
Feeling a small damp nose, Zazu says softly, "Oh, sorry Boyo. I'm never lonesome so long as I have you, of course!"
Ash Silverkin (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 17/17 Friday March 20th, 2020 1:04:27 AM
Ash keeps her head down as she makes her way to the ambush point. She does her best to stifle a shriek when she sees Zazu appear.
She just hopes the other team are having success with their task.
DM Mitch Friday March 20th, 2020 2:54:10 AM Myre tries to convince the crowd. The mention of elves encourages them. Niall tells the group that they must hurry and tries to calm them down with diplomacy. Naithi remembers how her weapons work and gets some orc memories. She greets Painter and tries to explain. Bastarge is all ready to go. Lothlo is a bit less diplomatic with the bartender and asks about two of his other friends/acquaintances. He spots both in the crowd somewhere. Zazu and Ash escape back to the ambush point together.
The slaves are a bit calmer now and arming them is proceeding well. At the very least they stop crowding you and looking threatening, though there’s still worried mutters about the rival tribe no one remembered to tell them wasn’t real. Murzush motions everyone over. ”You guys didn’t forget about my mother did you? I need to get her out - a disguise would be helpful if anyone can help me with that. Also, it looks like we’ll have to take all of the slaves with us. I know the plan was to only take some, but there all here and ready to go and I don’t think it’ll go well for us if we try to leave most of them behind. If we don’t take out those guards on the hills then we’ll be pursued immediately as well.”
Myre (Carl) AC: 16/12/14 HP: 8/8 CMD: 13 Friday March 20th, 2020 9:51:05 AM
No, she hadn't forgotten about Murzush's mom. Myre was kind of hoping she'd be here with the slaves.
"Right, so we need to find your mom and take out those guards. Are these orcs we killed wearing anything that can help disguise you?" Myre rushes over and searches the body of the slave master. Maybe he had a fancy cloak or something.
Bastarge (JeffO) -- AC: 19/15/15 CMD: 16 HP: 12/21 Friday March 20th, 2020 11:19:53 AM
Bastarge says angrily to Murzush, "I just asked if she was here! Quickly, where is she?" He gestures to the slaves to start moving in the direction of freedom as he works with Myre and Murzush to get her mom. He looks around to see if there's a place to hide if the orcs come running down the hills before they're ready.
Niall (JonL) HP: 24/24 AC: 17/11/16 d20+22=32 ; Friday March 20th, 2020 2:24:58 PM
"My plan was never to only take some," Niall retorts to Murzush, "or to forget your mother. I expected her to be here.. whatever you need to find her we will help."
He gives a look towards the hill while trying to make some encouraging, and hurrying, gestures towards the slaves, "I'm not sure how we can get rid of them without raising the alarm already."
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Woot. Perception: 32 to see if there is a way to get to the sentries without having to be a stealthy ninja
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 18/14/14, HP: 22/22, CMD: 18 Friday March 20th, 2020 8:33:44 PM
Lothlo looks at the group before them. Are any of you here that are trained fighters up for assisting with taking out those guards? We can arm you if you are willing to help.
Ash Silverkin (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 17/17 Friday March 20th, 2020 8:50:34 PM
With her heart rate now only a little higher than normal, Ash whispers to Zazu "This is all very exciting. I hope the others are doing just as well"
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 18/18 , CMD = 16 d20+6=15 ; Saturday March 21st, 2020 3:46:00 PM
I realize that the guard at the top of the hill could be a problem and quickly calculate that there will be enough time for me to help take them out before springing my mist tap. I spur Camalayaas forward and grab Bastarge by the arm, swigging him up to sit behind me. I with like to bring everyone, but I know my dire rabbit cannot hold more than the two of us.
Stealth = 15
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 18/18 , CMD = 16 Saturday March 21st, 2020 4:55:18 PM
Ooc: Stealth is to keep to the shadows and less visible paths while moving as quickly as possible
Niall (JonL) HP: 24/24 AC: 17/11/16 Saturday March 21st, 2020 6:06:51 PM
Ooc: ahaha. Just clicked in my head that my perception roll was impossible at level 2..
Double checked the roll.
perception: 4
DM Mitch Monday March 23rd, 2020 8:00:37 AM Myre suggests Murzush use the dead guard’s gear to disguise herself. Bastarge gets angry at Murzush and continues to try to get all the slaves to leave. Niall has a sharp retort for Murzush as well. Lothlo asks for trained fighters among the slaves. Ash is finding things to be very exciting. Naithi grabs Bastarge and heads up one of the hills.
Murzush is confused at the sudden anger from some of the party. ”Don’t jump down my throat, I’m just repeating what I was told the plan was. No, my mom isn’t here. She’s with the other orc women between the hills - if they were here then they would have already run off to tell the warriors and we’d already be caught.”
She does take Myre’s suggestion, searching through the fallen’s gear to find something of a reasonable fit. It’s a mixed result - the helmet is clearly too big and it’s pretty obvious she’s never gotten used to wearing armor, but it does conceal her features so she won’t likely be recognized. ”It’ll have to do.” she says. ”I’ll be back as soon as I can.”
Meanwhile the slaves have basically taken over arming and organizing themselves. The tavern keeper may have been a suspicious fellow but he is apparently quite good at rallying the group and making sure everyone is properly geared up. He’s organized things into a little assembly line. The Minotaur speaks to each slave and learns how willing and able they are to fight, the priests ensure they’re healthy enough to do so, then Hilia and Tianna are learning what weapons and armor people need and passing it out of the bag.
Painter indicates she’s willing to assist with the hill guards. Looks like everyone else will be busy getting organized for at least a little bit.
Up on the first hill Naithi and Bastarge see a half dozen orcs loitering around at the far edge of the hill watching the other orcs running around. There’s a raised platform in the center of the hill but no one is on it currently. They spot the horn on the belt of one of the orcs (O1).
Myre (Carl) AC: 16/12/14 HP: 8/8 CMD: 13 d20+2=3 ; Monday March 23rd, 2020 9:36:47 AM "I'm going to tail her," Myre says to anyone who can listen. She takes off behind Murzush, but tries to stay out of sight. She fails (stealth 3).
If spotted, she'll cast a grease spell to slow down any followers and make a run for it.
Bastarge (JeffO) -- AC: 19/15/15 CMD: 16 HP: 12/21 Monday March 23rd, 2020 11:35:29 AM
Bastarge whispers to Naithi, "There's five of them. And they're big. This might not be the best idea. If we could separate that one from the others, maybe we could break the horn somehow? I can cast a spell to make some sounds to distract them, but I'm not sure that will get them to separate."
Niall (JonL) HP: 24/24 AC: 17/11/16 d20+8=21 ; Monday March 23rd, 2020 3:08:59 PM
Niall moves among the slaves as they arm and armor themselves as best they can to give words of encouragement to prepare for their escape soon to come.
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Diplomacy: 21 to raise morale,hope, whatever. Not sure that's a thing for that skill but it's what he is trying to do
Zazu (AC17, HP10/10) and Boyo the bunny (Cayzle) Monday March 23rd, 2020 3:15:13 PM
Zazu continues to lead Ash back to the Ambush Point.
OOC to DMs: Highlight to display spoiler: {Having split up the party, I can't complain if I'm in the "waiting" part while the others do their combat or rescue or whatever. No worries!}
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 18/18 , CMD = 16 d20+7=21 ; Monday March 23rd, 2020 6:26:35 PM I'm such a muck brain. I didn't think this through at all... ... ...Ok. You distract them or think of something clever. My mother always said if you can't do something smart, do something right. I can't think of anything smart, but the slaves are leaving and if they blow that horn we're all dead.
With that Camalayaas charges forward and I ready an action to disarm (steal, etc) the horn as we pass by and pray we are fast enough to get out alive.
ACTIONS ----------------- Camalayaas charges with Naithi (and Bastarge if he wished) on her back Naithi attempts to grab the horn CMB beats CMD 25 or 29
(If the orc looks stronger, faster, more skilled or a higher level than her she will use a hero point in advance for +8 to CMB. If not she will still choose to use one after the roll for +4.
ooc: originally I planned to only use a hero point on a stronger opponent or if my roll was lower than my CMD, but acting rashly with so many lives on the line I couldn't bring myself to risk it... Sound have just used the +8 from the beginning...)
Ash Silverkin (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 17/17 d20=18 ; Monday March 23rd, 2020 7:03:37 PM
Ash follows along behind Zazu. She tries to stay low and alert but somehow misses spotting a large rock sticking out of the ground. It's enough to stub her toe really hard, but at least it wakes her up a little.
Good thing this wasn't being done in the dark. She'd have found a lot more rocks that way.
Perception: 18
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 18/14/14, HP: 22/22, CMD: 18 Monday March 23rd, 2020 11:04:52 PM
Lothlo watches as people get organized and weapons are being handed out.
If anyone here is an archer as well and is joining us on the hill, I can give you a couple masterwork arrows, we want to do our best to take out whoever has the horn in one before they realize what is happening.
Bastarge (JeffO) -- AC: 19/15/15 CMD: 16 HP: 12/21 d20+6=9 ; d20+1=5 ; Tuesday March 24th, 2020 11:39:03 AM
Bastarge whispers, "I hope this rabbit is fast." He holds on the heads for the orc and the horn.
OOC: Can I aid another on that attempt? To hit: 9 :( CMB: 5. No, no he cannot aid another.
DM Mitch d20+5=23 ; d20+5=6 ; d4=4 ; d4=4 ; Tuesday March 24th, 2020 11:52:20 AM Myre decides to tail Murzush Bastarge wonders if they can separate the group. Niall gives out some inspiring words. Zazu walks. Naithi says something about distracting them before she just charges the guy and steals the horn. Ash trips a little. Lothlo asks for archer volunteers. He gets a few.
Lothlo and Ash make it to the ambush point (meant for you to get there last round). Nothing to do but wait. Or they could go check on the others.
On the hill the orc starts as Naithi thunders up to them and steals the horn. ”An attack from behind, go warn the others!” the horn bearer says. He stands his ground, attacking Naithi for 12 damage. The others double move 60 feet, easily crossing the hill and starting down the path to the rest of the orc camp. Painter runs after them but stops before the path down - they’re already 30 feet down and there’s no real chance of her catching them before they reach the bottom.
Back with the slaves things are moving apace. Lothlo, Niall, and their various friends and acquaintances have gotten most of the slaves armed and ready to go. The best fighters have been picked out, armed well, and grouped into teams, including a pack of archers Lothlo equips with some masterwork arrows. There’s still some work to be done arming the less skilled but willing to fight and sorting out non-combatants that need to be protected but most of the slaves are willing to fight for their freedom.
Murzush notices she’s being followed in about 5 seconds. She facepalms and turns to Myre. ”Look if you want to know what I'm up to just come with me. A guard escorting a slave is less suspicious than you utterly failing to be sneaky and following me. You’ll likely be called out and grabbed then we’ll be in a big mess.”
Myre (Carl) AC: 16/12/14 HP: 8/8 CMD: 13 Tuesday March 24th, 2020 12:16:42 PM
Myre humphs. "I was looking out for you, not keeping an eye on you. There's a difference." She does tag along, though.
Niall (JonL) HP: 24/24 AC: 17/11/16 Tuesday March 24th, 2020 1:06:48 PM
Oblivious to what is going on on the hill, or hills, Niall checks the slaves to be sure they are ready to move, the noncombatants in the middle, and then set them heading out towards the ambush/escape route.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 18/18 , CMD = 16 Tuesday March 24th, 2020 8:06:41 PM
Naithi whispers to Bastarge, I meant for us to snatch the horn an run. I wasn't intending to stop, but since we are here, do you want to fight or flee?
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 18/14/14, HP: 22/22, CMD: 18 d20+6=7 ; Tuesday March 24th, 2020 9:35:11 PM
Lothlo hands out a masterwork arrow or two (depending on the number) to each archer among the slaves Everyone, keep an eye out, we don't want to give up any element of surprise we have...
perception = 7
Zazu (AC17, HP10/10) and Boyo the bunny (Cayzle) d20+8=24 ; Tuesday March 24th, 2020 10:21:43 PM
At the Ambush Point, Zazu asks Ash to help put final touches on the set-up, eyes peeled for the elves to come back or for the slaves to head this way.
Perception 24
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 6/18 , CMD = 16 Wednesday March 25th, 2020 12:32:08 AM
I cringe from in pain as the orcs blade rends flesh from bone, but somehow it gives me a perverse sense of pride knowing I sacrificed for the food if the group, and I wonder how much of this feeling is from the life force of the orc I connected earlier. Pushing that aside, I am genuinely relieved that Camalayaas and Fizzgig are unharmed. Seriously? Your first instinct is to attack the knee high little girl while you send your men to the real battle? I have Camalayaas step back out of range and run down the hill (circumventing the other orcs).
Bastarge can get off where he wants, and I will head to the meeting place where I will cast the mist spells later. Along the way I will stop long enough to get healed if anyone is able and willing.
DM Mitch Wednesday March 25th, 2020 8:44:48 AM
Naithi rushes down the hill back to the slaves. It doesn’t take long for people to understand that the jig is up. Soon everyone is cursing and moving as fast as they can away. Murzush, still only a short distance away from the slave camp, curses eloquently in orcish. ”We have to leave, now!”
Soon after either the orcs on the second hill notice or the rest of the tribe to the north decide to sound the chase - again the deep, booming horn echoes through the morning. Several more join it and the chase is on.
Fortunately the ambush spot is pretty close. You can only presume with so many orcs chasing you they got slowed down by the narrow pass or you wouldn’t have even made it this far. Unfortunately panic has caused some of the slaves to exhaust themselves - especially those already in poor health. They won’t be able to keep up a long chase.
As people file through the mist and others pause to collect themselves the howl of wolves fill the night. ”If we flee the wolf riders will harass us the entire way hoping to slow us for the rest of the tribe to catch us.” the Minotaur observes grimly. Ash recognizes as her friend Codru. Painter, wearing a fresh coat of orc blood, grunts, draws her weapon, and stamps on the ground, indicating her intention to stay and fight. The barkeeper (Who I really need to name…) nods. ”She’s right, we should stay and fight! If we die we’ll at least take them with us!”
Several people cheer. Others look uncertain. Most of them look to the party, those that came and freed them, for a decision. Whatever you do it better be quick - you have only 2 rounds to prepare or flee before the wolf riders are on you. Naithi, having ridden ahead, has 5 rounds, some of which she presumably used to cast the mist spells as do Zazu and Ash.
Bastarge (JeffO) -- AC: 19/15/15 CMD: 16 HP: 12/21 d20-1=16 ; Wednesday March 25th, 2020 11:27:15 AM
Bastarge stays with Naithi, not wanting to leave her injured and alone. He looks at her wound and tries to stop the bleeding (heal: 16). As she prepares for the mist spells, he says, "I cannot cast that mist, but I can create some lights in the mist that might slow them or draw their attention."
Myre (Carl) AC: 16/12/14 HP: 8/8 CMD: 13 Wednesday March 25th, 2020 12:19:38 PM
...but they hadn't found Murzush's mom yet. This wasn't supposed to go like this. Someone was going to catch an earful from Murzush.
"If we fight, we just have to march faster than orcs after we take out the wolves. We'll need to make this fast."
Niall (JonL) HP: 24/24 AC: 17/11/16 Wednesday March 25th, 2020 1:09:08 PM
Niall will get the slaves to the ambush point as fast as they can and try to arrange those unable to fight either from exhaustion or any other reason behind those that can, "Myre is right, we can't outrun the wolves.. we have archers? Aim for the wolves, not the orcs. We can concentrated on them after." And he looks out for some of the other fighters from the slaves, "And someone needs to guard our rear in case they circle around."
Zazu (AC17, HP10/10) and Boyo the bunny (Cayzle) Wednesday March 25th, 2020 2:26:54 PM
Naithi arrives at the Ambush Spot and lets Ash and Zazu know that the orcs are in hot pursuit -- lots of them! He stands on his spot and casts the Obscuring Mist spell.
Zazu looks at the Ambush Point, worrying that the orcs will just run AROUND the mist instead of through. "We need some way to encourage them to go where we want," Zazu tells Ash. So the wizard casts a second first-level spell (the first was Mage Armor) to make a Silent Image of a huge rock. The spell can cover up to five 10x10 cubes, so that can make a pretty big rock outcrop. Zazu tries to make it look jagged and dangerous to climb or jump up onto.
[OOC: I've added the Silent Image Rock to the map. Note that Zazu has total concealment by standing WITHIN the rock, continuing to concentrate to keep it in existence.]
Zazu says to Ash and Naithi, "I wish we could put another on the other side to make a real chokepoint, but maybe this is better anyway. More realistic."
"Do either of you guys have anything to use on the battlefield?"
Ash Silverkin (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 17/17 Wednesday March 25th, 2020 6:44:46 PM
Ash grimaces a little to Zazu "One on one? Yes. Against a raging mob of orcs? No"
Hey, is that Codru?
Ash stands from her position and starts waving her arms to get his attention "Codru! This way!"
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 18/14/14, HP: 22/22, CMD: 18 Wednesday March 25th, 2020 7:49:45 PM
Lothlo listens as they are updated on the situation. Looks like we are going to do this the hard way. Lothlo pulls out his bow and prepares for the attack
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 6/18 , CMD = 16 Wednesday March 25th, 2020 11:42:29 PM
Naithi asks if anyone can heal her as she waits to cast obscuring mist.
DM Mitch Thursday March 26th, 2020 11:13:09 AM Bastarge suggests casting some lights to distract the enemy Myre suggests they try to take out the wolf riders then run. Niall helps organize the slaves and suggests shooting down the wolves Zazu makes a rock illusion to help give cover and seperate the enemy. Ash greets her friend. Lothlo is ready for the fight. Naithi asks for healing.
Brother Mathew starts before hurring over and healing Naithi to full. ”My apologies, I didn’t realize you were injured.”
Codru spots Ash and greets her enthusiastically. ”Ha! There you are! I was starting to worry. I admit I was rather miffed you ran off without me, but all is forgiven. If we pull this off it’ll make quite a tale.”
The first rays of dawn start to spread over the plains. The howls of the wolf riders echo through the land. They suddenly appear, circling the clearly magical fog. They circle the party 400 feet away, blowing horns, howling, and generally making a racket. It seems they aren’t foolish enough to fight 6 vs 100 - they merely intend to mark the group and harass them with longbows should they try to move out.
Bastarge (JeffO) -- AC: 19/15/15 CMD: 16 HP: 12/21 Thursday March 26th, 2020 12:41:45 PM
Bastarge looks around at the wolves, the slaves, and the carefully set traps and ambush spot. He says, "Well, that didn't work at all. Shall we all just run for it?"
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 18/14/14, HP: 22/22, CMD: 18 Thursday March 26th, 2020 8:02:22 PM How did they avoid the choke point? I suppose it doesn't matter now, we can't wait for them to pick us off from a distance, I'm up for running if nobody else has a plan.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 6/18 , CMD = 16 Thursday March 26th, 2020 9:28:29 PM I think we need to take them out or run. We can't wait here for the rest of the tribe to return. I cannot do some summoning, but it will only slow them down temporarily.
ooc: How far away are we from the fort?
Zazu (AC17, HP10/10) and Boyo the bunny (Cayzle) d20+8=15 ; Thursday March 26th, 2020 11:05:07 PM
Zazu has to keep concentrating. No Message because of concentrating. No whispering because voices coming out of rocks are not good for sustaining disbelief. Zazu just stays put and hopes the illusion is doing something.
The elf also looks around for the Elves. Have they come back yet from their fires? They were supposed to lead the freed slaves away while the party held off the orcs.
Perception 15
"Alas, Boyo," Zazu whispers to the familiar, "this has kind of gone belly up. Maybe I need to stay hid here and just wait until everybody is gone, then sneak off. I don't even see my old friend [OOC: Violet's former PC]. I hope he escaped before this and is not left at the camp."
Myre (Carl) AC: 16/12/14 HP: 8/8 CMD: 13 d20+3=6 ; Thursday March 26th, 2020 11:40:00 PM
Myre feels panic rising, but does her best to tamp it back down. Hiding with Zazu will just blow his cover and get him killed.
"Charge the wolf riders south of us. Maybe we have enough ranged attacks to take a few wolves out, and the rest may get caught in our traps if they pursue us directly."
If there are any wolves in range, Myre will fire an acid bolt. Probably not, since they're not on the map and the range is only 30'. If there are, it misses anyway.
If no one gives the "rescued" slaves any orders in the next two seconds (or disagrees with her), Myre speaks up, loudly enough for the slaves but not the orcs.
"Right then. Sitting here just gets us killed. We have to take out the ones down there and lead the rest to this point. Follow us carefully!" Myre makes sure not to lead anyone into any pits or traps.
Ash Silverkin (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 17/17 Friday March 27th, 2020 5:40:48 AM
Ash gives Codru a slap on the back "Ran off without you? You mean you didn't have the situation already under control? You must be losing your touch" She looks back over her shoulder at the wolves in the distance "You're right though. If we pull this off it will be a tale. It's just the 'if' part I'm worried about"
It seems most of the group is in favor of legging it out of here. That's actually a pretty good idea right about now.
"Anyone who can attack from range should attack those wolves like Myre says. Cover the rear of the group. Anyone who can't, run. They're just going to pick us off from a distance until their reinforcements arrive, and I don't think we can take them all on. Best to make some ground now before the ones on foot catch up to us"
Ash will stand beside Myre, ready to provide backup (or at least heal her when she inevitably gets hit).
Bastarge (JeffO) -- AC: 19/15/15 CMD: 16 HP: 12/21 Friday March 27th, 2020 11:25:04 AM
Bastarge prepares to run up with the group as they pick a direction to attempt to break out of the circle.
Niall (JonL) HP: 24/24 AC: 17/11/16 Friday March 27th, 2020 11:32:23 AM
Niall obviously has no idea what is going on.. but nods, "if we're going to charge, lets get on with it."
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WHat direction is the camp in? How are the wolves circling with those rocks in the way?
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 18/14/14, HP: 22/22, CMD: 18 Friday March 27th, 2020 6:43:18 PM I can attack from range, but I can't even see where these guys are... and I don't think they can see us. I think they are shooting blind, that's not something we can do.
Zazu (AC17, HP10/10) and Boyo the bunny (Cayzle) Friday March 27th, 2020 11:34:16 PM
Zazu keeps on concentrating on the spell.
DM Mitch Saturday March 28th, 2020 1:34:17 PM Bastarge gets worried and suggests they run. Lothlo wonders how they managed to notice the magical fog and run around it. Though, to be fair, if they were actually attacking the group instead of just looking at them from hundreds of feet away they would have run into the defenses. Naithi suggests they try to take out the wolf riders. She realizes that it took them 9 hours to get here and they’re maybe 20 minutes from the camp. Zazu is stuck pretending to be a rock. He looks for the elves - is that the glint of sunlight off armor in the distance, or is he imagining things? Myre suggests they charge the wolves. Ash banters with Codru before joining the others in making plans to run.
Murzush has objections. ”The wolf riders will slow us down if we run, enough so eventually we’ll get caught. Better to fight here, with what defenses we have, then run ourselves ragged until the orcs catch us.”
The slaves prepare to leave. A few panic and run early before quickly being sent back by the orcish arrows. The wolf riders stay at range, moving back anytime someone charges or attempts to get in bow range and moving forward to take pot shots any time it looks like they can do so safely. They really aren’t that great shots, rarely managing to seriously injure people, but they’re good enough to slow the group and sow general confusion and fear, stalling out their attempted flight.
From the south orcs start stumbling out of the mist and see the group. ”Here they are!” one shouts and points. ”Kill them.” They charge in a ragged line, immediately fall into traps, and are killed by nearby slaves. It seems that while the orc elite are smart enough to circle the magic smoke the standard issue ones are stupid or angry enough to charge right through it at the group.
Still, more come behind them. And more behind them. Your defenses are breaking them up into smaller groups, but it’s clear the main body of the orcs has found you and if you turn and run now you’ll all just be cut down as you run. Soon thoughts of fleeing are abandoned as the orcs start swarming out.
Ash Silverkin (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 17/17 d20+2=3 ; Saturday March 28th, 2020 10:20:17 PM "Just so I'm clear Murzush. We have a lead on the riders by a couple of hundred feet. The main group of orc warriors - which you told us numbered in the hundreds - are quite behind us. There are 6 wolf riders out there. That means 6 targets. We take out the wolves and they no longer have the speed advantage.
Instead, rather than keep making some distance over the main pack - of hundreds - you would have us stand toe to toe with them? Get flanked. Instead of having our ranged combatants at the ready to hold back the riders? If even a few of us stay here to keep the riders at bay, it means only a few of us die to save the rest" Ash looks increduously to Murzush. While Ash makes her case the horde of orcs make up significant ground.
The majority of the party were in favor of moving on, however it seems Murzush has other plans for the battle. Ash sighs and shakes her head at Murzush. "Seems we've no choice in the matter"
Ash casts a ray of frost at the nearest orc.
"So help me, if I die here today I am totally going to come back and haunt you"
------------ OOC: How much time passed between Murzush objecting and the main pack of orcs arriving? We didn't see them in the last post and they have now covered how much ground. Was there time for prep spells?
Standard: Cast Ray of Frost. Nat1=Miss!
Niall (JonL) HP: 24/24 AC: 17/11/16 d20+4=9 ; Sunday March 29th, 2020 11:54:56 AM
Without much more time to talk Niall steps forward and takes a pitiful swing at one of the orcs in front of him.
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5' step towards the orc in front of him. Can't edit the map on phone
Power attack, Miss AC 9
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 6/18 , CMD = 16 Monday March 30th, 2020 1:35:42 AM
I have to fight to keep from chewing my fingernails and the enemy approaches. I take a quick stock of the situation. The mist is in place (how many rounds are left?) and the caltrops spread out (if not, I quickly lay them down).
DM Mitch Monday March 30th, 2020 8:20:57 AM
Murzush grunts. "A hundred orcs. Singular. And we've killed over a dozen; I think we outnumber them now."
(I'll say one minute passes - one non-combat round.)
Myre (Carl) AC: 16/12/14 HP: 8/8 CMD: 13 Monday March 30th, 2020 9:59:02 AM
On the one hand, they were only going to help a couple slaves escape before. Now, all of them could be freed. On the other, many of them would probably die in the attempt now. On the third hand, maybe they get out with Murzush's mom again now? Myre realizes that's probably why she's opting to stay and fight. If their numbers are evenly matched, maybe they could pull it off.
Myre frowns a bit, she wasn't really up to prolonged combat. She would have to make sure her spells counted. In the meantime, she looks to see if there are any weapons left over from that bag of holding, preferably a bow or other ranged weapon.
She wonders why that one slave was on the wrong side of their pit traps, but makes her decision.
"Ok, if we're fighting, let's fight. When the main force gets here, I'll slow them down." In the meantime, she secures a weapon.
Bastarge (JeffO) -- AC: 19/15/15 CMD: 16 HP: 12/21 d20+5=25 Monday March 30th, 2020 11:46:34 AM
Bastarge remembers the traps and calls out to Niall, "Back here!" He stands and gestures for an orc to come to him, hoping it will fall in the pit trap.
OOC: There's one N on the map: is that Niall or Naithi?
Bluff? 25
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 18/14/14, HP: 22/22, CMD: 18 d20+11=17 ; d8+1=8 ; Monday March 30th, 2020 12:03:01 PM If we are doing this then lets not delay and give up our advantage. Lothlo takes aim at the orc farthest east and lets a arrow fl towards him
Attack = 17 damage = 8
Zazu (RobC subbing for Cayzle) Monday March 30th, 2020 9:25:11 PM
Zazu sits anxiously, not sure whether it is time to drop his illusion or not. Is it helping to funnel the orcs? Is it providing cover to any escaping slaves? The elf looks about, not sure what to do. This is all very new. Zazu looks to Boyo for any sort of advice, but all the bunny does it tilt his head in response.
For now, the wizard just keeps up the appearance of the rock.
Continue concentration on illusion
DM Mitch Monday March 30th, 2020 10:33:41 PM Ash has a rebuttal to Murzush’s rebuttal. Niall swipes at an orc in front of him. Naithi wonders how long the fog will last. Myre wonders if Murzush is so keen to fight cause she wants to go get her mom. She retrieves a bow from the bag of holding Bastarge remembers the traps. He notes most of the orcs in front of them ran right into them. (the N is Nial, Naithi has a custom sprite) Lothlo shoots and orc dead. Zazu isn’t sure what he should be doing.
Things are going well. Between the party and the slaves they eliminate the orcs that ran afoul of the traps. About a dozen orcs die across the whole fight in half as many seconds with few losses by the slaves.
Then the mist fades and the orcs suddenly all have a clear view of the party. With a roar they swarm, one group moving to try to flank the slaves on the right. The wolf riders, seeing this, whirl and charge the other side. The spiky rock illusion divirts them from the main body of slaves and they end up striking right at where the party is at.
Fortunately help comes unexpectedly. The elves were ordered not to engage in a fight should it come to it, but apparently the Captain decided to ignore those orders, charging out forward with her squad to help out the slaves.
It looks like the nearby slaves can hold off the regular orcs, who are still running into traps and caltrops to slow them down, but those wolf riders need to be taken care of as quickly as possible.
Ash Silverkin (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 17/17 Tuesday March 31st, 2020 9:04:40 AM
Ash isn't close enough to do anything about the wolves right now. She keeps her attention on the orcs to the south.
Standard: Cast Lesser Confusion on one of the orcs to the south. Will Save vs DC15 or act weird (potentially).
Zazu (RobC subbing for Cayzle) Tuesday March 31st, 2020 9:06:21 AM
The illusion is working! Zazu is quite pleased and thinks, "I wasn't sure it would work but it is! It's keeping the wolves from circling behind the party."
Zazu maintains focus and keeps the illusion going.
Bastarge (JeffO) -- AC: 19/15/15 CMD: 16 HP: 12/21 d20+8=15 ; d4+2=3 ; d6=2 ; d4=1 ; Tuesday March 31st, 2020 11:50:01 AM
Bastarge sees that the orcs near him are trapped and he sees the wolf riders coming. He quickly runs over to the side of the rock and gestures for Naithi to back up to draw the wolves into closer contact. He hopes to attack one if they charge in.
OOC: Ready an attack if something appears near him: hit AC 15, dam: 3 +2 (sneak attack) = 5. If hit, target is -2 to hit Bastarge for 1 round (befuddling strike).
Myre (Carl) AC: 16/12/14 HP: 8/8 CMD: 13 d20+3=13 ; d8=6 ; Tuesday March 31st, 2020 12:15:25 PM
The elves were joining? They'd have to make sure there were no survivors. That captain said it would be bad for them if the orcs knew the elven fort was a real threat.
She pulls the crossbow from the bag and takes aim at the wolf in the lead. She had never used one of these things in battle, but you just pull the trigger, yes? Seems easy enough. She pulls the trigger.
Hit AC 13 for 6 damage.
She reloads the crossbow for the next attack.
Niall (JonL) HP: 24/24 AC: 17/11/16 d20+5=14 ; 2d6+5=16 ; d20+5=6 ; Tuesday March 31st, 2020 2:33:56 PM
Niall steps around the slaves and the pits to take another swing at the orcs. The wolf riders and the arrival of the elves go unnoticed in the middle of the melee.
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Moved on the map
Cleave Attack orc in front of him, didn't see a number.
Hit AC 14 for 16 damage Cleave attack on the orc next to it: Nat 1.
-2 AC next turn, 15/9/14
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 18/14/14, HP: 22/22, CMD: 18 d20+10=16 ; d8+1=7 ; Tuesday March 31st, 2020 4:58:12 PM
Lothlo takes aim at the second north most wolf and sets another arrow flying.
Attack = 16 damage = 7
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 6/18 , CMD = 16 Tuesday March 31st, 2020 6:40:00 PM
ooc: sorry guys, I should have clarified that I was checking in the time for the mist so that I could recast before it expires.
No wonder people treat me as a child, besides looking like one I cannot stay focused long enough to recast a basic spell.Anyone know some good tactics for fighting the riders?
(If no one has any suggestions I plan to take a step back and cast a summon)
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 6/18 , CMD = 16 Tuesday March 31st, 2020 6:54:12 PM
I will summon an eagle to appear right over the head of the orc ride closest to me. It should appear the start of next round.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 6/18 , CMD = 16 Tuesday March 31st, 2020 7:02:16 PM Are there any freed clerics or Paladinsthat can stand behind us and help heal our wounds as we fight the riders?
DM Mitch d20=19 ; d20=10 ; d20+1=15 ; d20+2=13 ; Wednesday April 1st, 2020 8:14:51 AM Ash isn’t in range of the wolves so confuses one of the other orcs. Zazu is happy his illusion is helping. Bastarge readies for the wolf-rider’s charge. Myre shoots an orc off of his ride (oops I forgot to number them). Niall is distracted and doesn’t even notice the flanking enemies. Lothlo shoots a wolf, a nasty injury but doesn’t bring it down. Naithi is annoyed she forgot to refresh the mists. She wonders about tactics and any healers. (you got healed to max HP a few posts ago by the way - update your header)
There are indeed healers in the group, brother Matthew and his fellows, and they’re doing rounds healing the injured. At the moment no one in the party is injured though, so they probably won’t show up unless someone looks seriously hurt.
Wolf rider 1 runs right into one of the traps which catches the wolf’s leg and stops it. Wolf rider 2 rides through the caltrops. The wolf steps on several, jumping and yelping, and then Bastarge stabs it under the chin killing it. Wolf rider 3 stops short of the caltrops, unable to get in melee range of the party. He throws a poorly aimed javalin at Naithi but misses. Wolf 4 and riders 5 & 6 move along the south side of the group, one of them getting in range to attack a slave.
The slaves stab out with spears, killing a few orcs that fell prey to traps and mildly injuring one of the wolves. Murzush holds her spells for now, waiting for the riders to get closer and more grouped. She does move forward a bit and shoot at one with her crossbow but the wolf jumps aside, avoiding the bolt.
In the large battle things continue to go well. The elves and slaves take out a wave of advancing orcs. The main body of the orcs realize the “rock” makes the left flank more difficult to assault and shift to focus on the front and right side.
Wolf Rider 4 - dead Wolf 1 - 3 damage Wolf 2 - 13 damage
Myre (Carl) AC: 16/12/14 HP: 8/8 CMD: 13 Wednesday April 1st, 2020 9:10:54 AM
Myre takes just a moment to admire how Zazu was really helping them by just sitting there pretending to be a rock. Solid.
She giggles at the pun, then casts a grease spell at the orcs approaching the pits to the south. She hopes they'll fall and slip into the pits. That would be neat.
She spares a glance over her shoulder, past Murzush, and makes sure Ash is still in one piece and not riddled with arrows. She seems ok. That's good!
Niall (JonL) HP: 24/24 AC: 17/11/16 d20+4=6 ; Wednesday April 1st, 2020 11:30:59 AM
Niall hears the wolves now but there is little he can do as the anchor of the other end of the line. instead he takes a terrible swing at the orc in front of him and hopefully gets its attention though.
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Miss ac 6
Bastarge (JeffO) -- AC: 19/15/15 CMD: 16 HP: 12/21 d20+8=16 ; d4+2=6 ; d6=3 ; d4=2 ; Wednesday April 1st, 2020 11:32:30 AM
Bartarge focuses on the orc that fell off the dead wolf with his dagger, trying to remain hidden behind the edge of the rock, keeping him outside of the sight of the other orcs.
OOC: Hit AC 16, Damage: 6+3=9, If hit, target is -2 to hit Bastarge for 2 rounds (befuddling strike).
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 18/14/14, HP: 22/22, CMD: 18 d20+10=12 ; d8+1=6 ; Wednesday April 1st, 2020 11:32:54 PM
Lothlo calls out to the slaves to his south. Can one of you clear a path real quick? Once they move, Lothlo takes aim at the orc directly south of him and lets another arrow fly.
Attack = 11 damage = 6
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 6/18 , CMD = 16 d20+3=7 ; d20+3=14 ; d20+3=21 ; d4=4 ; d4=3 ; d4=3 ; d20+3=19 ; d20+8=17 ; Wednesday April 1st, 2020 11:36:12 PM
As the orcs approach my eagle is summoned forth and begins attacking while I use my last 1st level sleep to attempt to Entangle the others.
Camalayaas ignores the lone orc being attacked and waits for the riders to approach, hoping to pull an orc out of its saddle.
Eagle (full atk orc 2 until dead, then atk WR1) --------- Eagle atk 1 with Talons, hit AC 7 for 4 dmg Eagle atk 2 with Talons, hit AC 14 for 4 dmg Eagle atk 3 with Bite, hit AC 21 for 3 dmg Fly check to Hoover = 17, pass (Note that the eagle appeared at the start of the round and is providing Bastarge with a flanking bonus)
Naithi --------- Casts Entangle on worgs and riders
Camalayaas -------------- Held action to grapple any orc that approaches (she will not try to grapple a worg or wolf, but will grapple the orc on its back. She does have the grapple skill). CMB 19 (21 if flanking)
Ash Silverkin (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 17/17 d4+1=5 ; Thursday April 2nd, 2020 8:26:05 AM
Ash sends a magic missile at the injured wolf, while Zazu (quite happy with himself) maintains the illusion.
----------------- Ash Standard: Cast Magic Missile at Wolf #2. 5pts damage
Zazu Standard: Keep concentrating on the spell
DM Mitch d20=1 ; d20=2 ; d20=1 ; d20=13 ; d20=12 ; d20=15 ; d20=8 ; d20=11 ; d20+2=5 ; d20+4=16 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+2=7 ; d20+2=5 ; d20+5=22 ; d4=4 ; d4=4 ; d20+5=21 ; d4=1 ; d4=2 ; d20+6=25 ; d20+4=20 ; d6=3 ; d20+4=10 ; d20+4=23 ; d20+3=7 ; Thursday April 2nd, 2020 11:42:56 AM Myre admires the rock that is totally not an elf and casts grease. Niall hears the wolves but is committed to his current fight. Bastarge finishes off the dismounted orc Lothlo asks the slaves to please step aside so he can aim better before killing an orc Naithi finishes her summons then casts entangle. The engle kills rider 1 Ash starts to go for a target, realizes it’s dead, and swaps, hitting wolf 1 for another 5 damage.
Wolf 1 attacks the summoned eagle that killed it’s rider, but it hovers out of range. Wolf rider 3 manages to avoid entanglement and advances on Naithi. Camalas manages to rear up and grab the orc rider, but the orc breaks free (you need to list an AC and CMD for Camalayaas on your sheet; I believe AC 14 and CMD 16). He gets an attack of opportunity, which misses, and the wolf attacks, which also misses. Wolf for and Wolf rider 6 are entangled and remain stuck this round. Wolf rider 5 manages to save and charges the slave near him. Wolf and rider attack and the slave is hurt badly but not down. The orcs to the south charge, apparently hoping to jump the pit, but the entire group slips and falls in the grease. Orc 9 swipes at Niall and hits for 7 damage.
Slave 1 stabs at wolf rider 3, killing the rider with a lucky crit Slave 4 takes a 5 foot step and stabs orc 9. He says to Nial “I can hold here, you go help deal with the wolf riders.” he switches to a shield and sword. Slave 3 retreats to where 4 just was and stabs out but misses Slave 5 moves forward to protect her friend and switches to sword and shield, also critting an taking out the rider Murzush shrugs as the wolf riders are entangled before shooting them again, deciding to save her magic for when they’re stacked in a 15 foot cone. She misses, to her frustration
Wolf rider 1 - dead Wolf rider 2 - dead Wolf rider 3 - dead Wolf Rider 4 - dead Wolf rider 5 - dead Wolf rider 6 - entangled Wolf 1 - 8 damage Wolf 2 - Dead Wolf 4 - entangled
Bastarge (JeffO) -- AC: 19/15/15 CMD: 16 HP: 12/21 Thursday April 2nd, 2020 11:46:29 AM
Bastarge waits and hopes the other orcs don't see him as he attacks.
Myre (Carl) AC: 16/12/14 HP: 8/8 CMD: 13 d20+3=18 ; d6+1=3 ; Thursday April 2nd, 2020 1:33:11 PM
Myre laughs when the silly orcs all slip in that grease, but she worries that Niall is all by himself over there. She goes around Murzush to get a better clearance, then shoots an acid bolt at the orc right in front of him.
Move: Move around Murzush Standard: Ranged touch attack against Orc9 - Hit touch AC 18 for 3 damage.
Bastarge (JeffO) -- AC: 19/15/15 CMD: 16 HP: 12/21 d20+8=10 ; d4+2=5 ; d6=4 ; d4=1 ; Thursday April 2nd, 2020 7:14:16 PM
Bastarge sees the wolf step up and as it focuses on Naithi, he tries to stab at it.
OOC: Hit AC 10, Likely not a hit, but in case: damage 5+4=9 If hit, target is -2 to hit Bastarge for 1 round (befuddling strike).
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 18/14/14, HP: 22/22, CMD: 18 d20+10=12 ; d20+10=14 ; d8+1=3 ; d8+1=4 ; Thursday April 2nd, 2020 8:37:15 PM
Lothlo is happy to see the slaves are putting up a good fight, at this rate they just may be able to pull of rescuing the slaves. Still having a line of sight, Lothlo pulls out two masterwork arrows and and sends them flying toward wolf 4 (and rider 6 should the wolf fall)
Attack 1= 12 Damage 1= 3
Attack 2= 14 Damage 2= 4
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 6/18 , CMD = 16 d20+3=18 ; d20+3=12 ; d20+3=13 ; d4=3 ; d4=2 ; d4=2 ; d20+8=22 ; d20+5=22 ; d6=1 ; d20+5=21 ; d4+4=6 ; Friday April 3rd, 2020 2:31:40 AM
I watch as my eagle attacks the wolf and quickly follow suit, lashing out with my claw. Camalayaas quickly follows my lead.
Eagle (full atk wolf 3) --------- Eagle atk 1 with Talons, hit AC 18 for 3 dmg Eagle atk 2 with Talons, hit AC 12 for 2 dmg Eagle atk 3 with Bite, hit AC 13 for 2 dmg Fly check to Hoover = 22, pass
Naithi (Attack wolf 3, if dead hold action and attack next approaching opponent ) --------- Attack with claw, Hit AC 21 for
Camalayaas (attack wolf 3, if dead hold action and attack next approaching opponent) -------------- Bite attack got ac 22 for 2 dmg
Ash Silverkin (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 17/17 d8+1=8 ; Friday April 3rd, 2020 7:56:18 AM
Ash moves up behind slave 3 and reaches out to heal him. Noone is getting left behind today if she can help it.
------------ Cast CLW on Slave 3, healing for 8pts
Zazu (RobC subbing for Cayzle) Friday April 3rd, 2020 7:57:17 AM
Zazu has a front row seat to all the action. It sure is exciting to watch, so much so that it is taking some real effort now to concentrate on maintaining the illusion. He does his best though and for now it seems to be enough.
DM Mitch d4=1 ; d20+2=19 ; d20+2=10 ; d20+1=8 ; d6=5 ; d20+1=5 ; d20+3=6 ; d20+3=18 ; d20+1=15 ; d20+2=11 ; d20+5=25 ; d20+5=16 ; 2d4+4=10 ; d20+4=21 ; d20+4=11 ; d20+4=13 ; d20+4=7 ; d4=2 ; d4=3 ; d4=3 ; d4=3 ; d20=1 ; d20=20 ; d20=4 ; d20+5=18 ; d4=2 ; d4=4 ; Friday April 3rd, 2020 12:27:18 PM Bastarge waits for an opening before stabbing at wolf 3 Myre laughs at the orcs in the grease and acid arrows orc 9 Lothlo shoots twice and hits once Naithi works with her animals to attack the wolf. Ash heals the injured slave Zazu maintains the illusionary rock.
Wolf 1 snatches the eagle out of the air, biting down and killing it. Wolf 3 bites at Naithi but misses. Wolf riders 4 and 6 struggle in the entangling growth. One manages to break free and circles around the area Wolf 5 misses the slave in front of him. Two orcs stand up before immediately falling again. One manages to carefully extract himself from the grease. Orc 9 rolls well and hits Nial for 10 damage, bringing him to 7 hp.
Slave 1 manages to nick the nearby wolf for a couple damage; the rest all miss. Murzush gives on up the orcs stacking for a flaming hands and magic missles rider 6 killing him.
Wolf rider 1 - dead Wolf rider 2 - dead Wolf rider 3 - dead Wolf Rider 4 - dead Wolf rider 5 - dead Wolf rider 6 - dead Wolf 1 - 12 damage Wolf 2 - Dead Wolf 3 - 10 Wolf 4 - 4 damage (entangled)
Niall (JonL) HP: 7/24 AC: 17/11/16 d20+4=7 ; d20+4=18 ; Friday April 3rd, 2020 1:38:15 PM
Niall makes another sad attempt at the orc in front of him. Least he is holding the line for now.
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Not sure how i missed a post yesterday.. must have checked at the wrong times.
Power Attack Attack Orc 9 Miss AC 7
Bastarge (JeffO) -- AC: 19/15/15 CMD: 16 HP: 12/21 d20+8=20 ; d4+2=6 ; d6=4 ; Friday April 3rd, 2020 1:58:59 PM
Bastarge renews his efforts and tries to finish off the wolf near him.
OOC: Hit AC 20, damage: 6+4=10
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 18/14/14, HP: 22/22, CMD: 18 d20+8=21 ; d20+8=15 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=3 ; Friday April 3rd, 2020 2:02:33 PM
Lothlo sees the last rider fall and notices most of the wolves are still up. Is there a reason we were taking aim at the riders first? Didn't Murzush suggest we go for the wolves first during the first time they tried to drag us back?? Lothlo takes aim again and send two arrows flying towards wolf 4
Attack 1= 21 Damage 1= 2
Attack 2= 15 Damage 2= 3
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 14x MW arrows shot
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 6/18 , CMD = 16 d20+5=10 ; d6=6 ; d20+5=7 ; d8=1 ; d6=3 ; d4=4 ; d4=3 ; Friday April 3rd, 2020 11:51:14 PM
I continue to attack with Camalayaas, but the onslaught and continued running slow us down and affect our aim.
Naithi (Attack wolf 3, if dead hold action and attack next approaching opponent ) --------- Attack with claw, Hit AC 10 for 8
Camalayaas (attack wolf 3, if dead hold action and attack next approaching opponent) -------------- Bite attack hit ac 7 for 6 dmg
Ash Silverkin (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 17/17 d4+1=5 ; Saturday April 4th, 2020 9:12:47 AM
Ash tries to put down one of the wolves. With her magic missiles gone, her offensive options will now be somewhat limited. She resolves not to give up the fight though. The rest of this group look like they can handle themselves.
-------------------- Cast MM at Wolf #3 (or #1 if #3 dies by Bastarge's hand). Hit for 5pts dmg
DM Mitch d20=1 ; d20=13 ; d20=2 ; d20=11 ; d20=16 ; d20=7 ; d20=11 ; d20+4=22 ; d20+4=9 ; d20+4=10 ; d20+4=13 ; d4=1 ; d4=1 ; d4=4 ; d4=1 ; Saturday April 4th, 2020 1:37:16 PM Niall continues to have trouble with his orc opponent. Bastarge finishes wolf 3 Lothlo wonders if they’re focusing the right target. He pegs wolf 4 twice. Naithi waits for wolf 1 to approach. Ash finishes off wolf 1.
Wolf 4 remains stuck Wolf 5 attacks the second slave and misses Wolf 6 attacks slave 4 who blocks with his shield Orcs 7 & 10 remain slipping in the grease Orc 9 misses Niall Orc 6 attacks slave 4 who blocks that too.
Slave 1 stabs wolf 4 finishing it off. The remaining slaves all miss their targets.
Murzush magic missles wolf 5 for some damage
Wolf rider 1 - dead Wolf rider 2 - dead Wolf rider 3 - dead Wolf Rider 4 - dead Wolf rider 5 - dead Wolf rider 6 - dead Wolf 1 - dead Wolf 2 - Dead Wolf 3 - dead Wolf 4 - dead Wolf 5 - 6 damage
Niall (JonL) HP: 7/24 AC: 17/11/16 d3=2 ; d20+4=14 ; 2d6+8=17 ; Saturday April 4th, 2020 3:13:15 PM
Niall again exchanges blows with orc 9
----- Power attack go orc 9 Hit ac 14! Rolled above a 5! 17 damage
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 18/14/14, HP: 22/22, CMD: 18 d20+8=17 ; d8+1=2 ; Sunday April 5th, 2020 9:23:16 PM
Lothlo sees wolf 4 fall and starts to manuver himself to get another line of site. A moment later wolf 5 is in his sights and another arrow has been sent flying toward it.
Attack 1= 17 Damage 1= 2
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 12x MW arrows shot
DM Mitch Monday April 6th, 2020 12:50:32 PM
Niall finishes off the orc that has been giving him trouble and Lothlo damages wolf 5.
Wolf rider 1 - dead Wolf rider 2 - dead Wolf rider 3 - dead Wolf Rider 4 - dead Wolf rider 5 - dead Wolf rider 6 - dead Orc 9 - dead Wolf 1 - dead Wolf 2 - Dead Wolf 3 - dead Wolf 4 - dead Wolf 5 - 8 damage
Bastarge (JeffO) -- AC: 19/15/15 CMD: 16 HP: 12/21 Monday April 6th, 2020 1:34:14 PM
Bastarge looks one way and see the entangle, looks the other way and sees traps. He carefully maneuvers around the suddenly crowded battlefield, trying to get into a position to attack.
Myre (Carl) AC: 16/12/14 HP: 8/8 CMD: 13 d20+3=13 ; d6+1=3 ; Monday April 6th, 2020 5:41:49 PM
Sorry for the missed post. It was a rough weekend & I just forgot I hadn't posted Friday.
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Myre doesn't like the way that wolf keeps trying to bite that person she just rescued. She takes aim and shoots another acid bolt at it.
Standard: Acidic ray at wolf 5 - Hit touch AC 13 for 3 damage.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 18/14/14, HP: 22/22, CMD: 18 Monday April 6th, 2020 7:23:39 PM
Lothlo is glad to have hit his mark, even if it is still standing.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 18/18 , CMD = 16 d20+3=11 ; d20+5=10 ; d6=6 ; d20+5=16 ; d8=8 ; d6=1 ; Tuesday April 7th, 2020 12:34:32 AM
I spur Camalayaas forward, encouraging her to jump over one of the pits in order to help Niall (acrobatics = 11). We then do our best to attack orc #8 (followed by orc 10 if 8 dies), but our movements are slowing after such a drawn out battle. Right now our biggrst concern is drawing some of the attacks away from Niall.
Naithi attack orc 8 --------- Attack with claw, Hit AC 14 (16 if Camalayaas running counts as a charge) for 6
Camalayaas attack orc 8 -------------- Bite attack hit ac 16 for 2 dmg
Ash Silverkin (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 17/17 d20+2=13 ; d6+1=7 ; Tuesday April 7th, 2020 4:04:06 AM
Ash is intent on finishing off Wolf #5 - provided noone beats her to it.
She casts an acid dart towards it, and though it is powerful, it isn't exactly well aimed. Fortunately there's noone behind the wolf to wear it.
------------ Standard: Use Acid Dart Wiz ability. Hits Touch AC13 for 7pts acid damage
Niall (JonL) HP: 7/24 AC: 17/11/16 Tuesday April 7th, 2020 9:15:44 AM
Niall finishes off that orc but there is so many more.. and most of the blood on him IS his.
DM Mitch Tuesday April 7th, 2020 11:48:21 AM Bastarge moves around avoiding traps and orcs. Myre is upset that the wolf is trying to eat the person she healed. Naithi kills an orc and her rabbit bites another. Ash finishes wolf 5
Orc 10 stands carefully and strikes at Naithi but misses. Orc 7 finally manages to extract himself from the grease.
The slaves stab out, only one hitting. One slave gets bitten and falls over as the wolf tugs at his leg
Overall the battle continues to go well. With the wolf riders and other elites eliminated and the elves stiffening the slave’s resolve they’re giving a little better then they’re taking.
The Orc Chieftain is apparently getting sick of this though. He charges out of the melee heading straight towards the party bellowing his rage - the shaman coming behind chanting prayers to his god.
Bastarge (JeffO) -- AC: 19/15/15 CMD: 16 HP: 12/21 Tuesday April 7th, 2020 12:18:14 PM
Bastarge steps back to make more room and calls out, "Hey, you guys, get back here a bit, you're too out in the open there!"
Niall (JonL) HP: 7/24 AC: 17/11/16 d20+4=11 ; 2d6+8=17 ; Tuesday April 7th, 2020 2:52:50 PM
Niall takes a step to the rock behind him to give Niathi a path to better step back into the protection of the pits and rocks... and put himself within reach of the wolf.
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5' step to the empty spot I moved him to Power Attack Wolf 6 "Hit" AC 11, 17 damage
Myre (Carl) AC: 16/12/14 HP: 8/8 CMD: 13 d20+3=4 ; Tuesday April 7th, 2020 5:09:57 PM
Myre notes all those new orcs are too far away for her magic to work, so she takes careful aim at the closest orc and opens fire. She pulls the trigger, but nothing happens. Looking down, she sees she forgot to load it. How embarrassing!
She loads the crossbow, hoping no one saw that.
Standard: Attack orc - nat 1
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 18/14/14, HP: 22/22, CMD: 18 d20+9=13 ; d20+9=21 ; d8=6 ; d8=6 ; Tuesday April 7th, 2020 8:12:52 PM
Lothlo takes a five foot step to find a new line of site. Finding an opening, the archer pulls out two arrows and sends them flying towards orc 3.
Attack 1= 13 Damage 1= 6
Attack 2= 21 Damage 2= 6
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 18/18 , CMD = 16 d20+5=24 ; d20+5=17 ; d4+4=5 ; d4+4=5 ; d20+5=16 ; d6=3 ; Wednesday April 8th, 2020 12:15:18 AM
I'm glad to see Niall safe and hold my position for the time being, hoping to give him time to heal before...Dust and ashes! How could I forget about the chief and his shaman. I thought we were going to flee after the riders were taken care of.
Naithi attack orc 10 -------- Attack with claw, Hit AC 24 (confirm crit 17) for 5 dmg (10 if crit)
Camalayaas attack orc 10 -------------- Bite attack hit ac 16 for 4 dmg
Ash Silverkin (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 17/17 d20+2=12 ; d6+1=6 ; Wednesday April 8th, 2020 9:27:58 AM
Ash casts another Acid Dart, this time at Wolf 6.
"Anyone able to do something about that Shaman?" The orc leader will be all that much harder to defeat with that shaman around.
----------- Hit Touch AC12 for 6pts acid
Niall (JonL) HP: 11/24 AC: 17/11/16 d6=4 ; Wednesday April 8th, 2020 2:07:37 PM
Niall totally forgot that he was level 2 and had lay on hands. But now he remembers. And does so to himself.
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Lay on Hands for 4 HP
Bastarge (JeffO) -- AC: 19/15/15 CMD: 16 HP: 12/21 Wednesday April 8th, 2020 2:24:56 PM
Bastarge stays back, but moves towards the outer rock, ready to move back around and circle behidn the attackers.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 18/14/14, HP: 22/22, CMD: 18 Wednesday April 8th, 2020 7:34:46 PM Sorry, I can't get a clean shot at the shaman, we may have to clear out some of their support before we can get a good shot.
DM Mitch d20+10=12 ; d20+7=8 ; d20+7=17 ; d20+7=25 ; d4=3 ; d4=1 ; d20+2=13 ; d20+2=19 ; d6=3 ; d4=1 ; d4=4 ; d4=2 ; d20=19 ; d20=10 ; d20=9 ; d20+4=21 ; d4=2 ; d20=6 ; Thursday April 9th, 2020 8:47:18 AM Bastarge suggests the group move back. Niall retreats and misses a wolf on his way by. He then remembers he is a paladin and heals himself. Myre remembers crossbows work better with bolts loaded. Lothlo downs an orc as they approach. Naithi downs orc 10 and curses to herself. Ash darts wolf 6 badly wounding it but it stays up. Bastarge positions himself. Lothlo suggests they clear out the support so he can shoot the shaman.
Brother Mathias and his priests come by and pass out healing before hurring to another part of the battlefield. Everyone is healed to full!
The orc chieftain charges with a bellow, black plate armor glinting in the morning light, and his curved falchion passes just centimeters from Naithi’s throat.
The orc shaman chants something before disappearing.
The orcs are emboldened by the arrival of their chieftain and all charge. Naithi is pressed severely, but is only hit once for 8 damage.
The wolf continues to keep slave 4 on the ground and occupied, tripping him up as he tries to stand.
Murzush see’s her opening and advances. With skilled deftness she sends a sheet of flame just past Naithi and slave 4, touching neither of them but engulfing the 3 orcs in the flame. Two fall down burning and screaming, the third is scorched heavily.
The slaves heed Bastarge’s words and maneuver around. 1 and 2 fetch crossbows and position back so that they can shoot from cover. Slave 3 stabs out at wolf 6 and manages to finish it off. With the wolf off of him slave 4 manages to stand and fall back.
Orc 1 - 3 damage Orc 2 - dead Orc 3 - Dead Orc 7 - dead Orc 10 - dead
Myre (Carl) AC: 16/12/14 HP: 8/8 CMD: 13 d20+3=9 ; Thursday April 9th, 2020 9:30:15 AM
My goodness, Myre was not cut out for using a crossbow. Her shot at the chieftan is just...bad. It's real bad. Waddles floats in front of her face for a moment, shaking his head back and forth.
She sighs and gets to reloading. "Don't nag, dear. It's unbecoming."
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Hit AC 9 - miss
Bastarge (JeffO) -- AC: 19/15/15 CMD: 16 HP: 21/21 d20+10=19 ; d4+2=6 ; Thursday April 9th, 2020 1:37:32 PM
Seeing Naithi still remaining out in front, Bastarge decides he can't leave her out there. He slips past the edge of the rock and charges at the orc.
OOC: Charge, Hit AC 19, damage: 6
Niall (JonL) HP: 11/24 AC: 17/11/16 d20+5=17 ; 6d6+5=22 ; 2d6+5=10 ; Thursday April 9th, 2020 2:24:18 PM
Niall thanks his Brother clergy for the healing and moves forward to stand aloneside Naithi and Bastarge. While Bastarge engages the orc, Niall takes a swing at the chieftain.
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Hit AC 17, 10 damage
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 18/14/14, HP: 22/22, CMD: 18 d20+10=30 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+10=13 ; d8=3 ; d8=7 ; Thursday April 9th, 2020 8:58:59 PM
Lothlo sees he has the chieftain in his sights and pulls out two masterwork arrows. He takes careful aim and sends the a set of arrows flying in towards his target.
Attack 1= 30 (nat 20) crit roll=11 Damage 1= 3
Attack 2= 13 Damage 2= 7
Ash Silverkin (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 17/17 d20+2=10 ; d6+1=6 ; Thursday April 9th, 2020 9:11:25 PM
That shaman is around here somewhere. No way he's teleported away and left the chieftain here. No. This guy's gone invisible.
She stands her ground and carefully looks about. If he's going to cast a spell at the party then chances are he'll reappear somewhere. That will be when to strike.
----------------- Ready action: If the Shaman reappears within 30ft of Ash she'll use her Acid Dart ability. Hits Touch AC10 (so probably a miss anyway) for 6pts acid
Highlight to display spoiler: {FYI to DM in case it becomes relevant... Ash has the Blind Fighting feat: An invisible attacker gets no advantages related to hitting you in melee. That is, you don't lose your Dexterity bonus to Armor Class, and the attacker doesn't get the usual +2 bonus for being invisible. The invisible attacker's bonuses do still apply for ranged attacks, however.}
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/14/17 HP: 10/18 , CMD = 16 d20+3=18 ; d20+3=6 ; d20+3=10 ; d20+5=17 ; Friday April 10th, 2020 10:07:30 AM
When the orc Captain swings at me Camalayaas dues her best to knock the blade out of his hand while I swing swing out to distract him.
Camalayaas -------- Attack 1, disarm CMB beats CMD 20 (+2 added for aid another (Attacks 2&3 miss) Take 5ft step back
Naithi, aid another = 17 +2 to Camalayaas attack
DM Mitch d20+10=15 ; d20+5=24 ; d20+5=15 ; d4=4 ; d4=2 ; Friday April 10th, 2020 10:26:19 AM Myre is not impressed at her own crossbow skills. Bastarge advances at the chieftain and stabs with precision but doesn’t quite manage to find a weak point through his armor Niall thanks his fellow priests for the healing and has similar luck penetrating the armor. Lothlo goes masterwork and is the first to score damage, his arrow catching a chink at the armor’s knee. Ash is more worried about the shaman and prepares for his reappearance. Naithi disarms the chieftain of his weapon.
The Chieftain is unimpressed by the arrow to the knee. More annoying is him being disarmed. Rather than pick up his weapon he whips out his spear and continues to press the attack on Naithi, who continues to be frustratingly elusive.
Orc 1, injured, moves to be next to his chieftain and strikes at Nial. He has more luck then his chieftain, scoring the paladin a nasty hit for 10 damage (reminder - you just got healed so you should be at 14 hp)
The shaman continues to be worryingly not visible, doing something somewhere.
Orc 1 - 3 damage Orc 2 - dead Orc 3 - Dead Orc 7 - dead Orc 10 - dead
DM Mitch Friday April 10th, 2020 10:29:32 AM
Chieftain AC - 20 Orc Ac - 13 Shaman AC - ?
Bastarge (JeffO) -- AC: 19/15/15 CMD: 16 HP: 21/21 d20+6=20 ; d4+2=4 ; Friday April 10th, 2020 12:33:00 PM
Bastarge steps up again and tries to end the orc aiding his chieftain.
OOC: Hit AC 20, damage: 4
Myre (Carl) AC: 16/12/14 HP: 8/8 CMD: 13 d20+3=7 ; Friday April 10th, 2020 2:52:56 PM
Forgoing the crossbow, Myre decides to fall back to what she knows and hurls a bolt of acid at the chieftain. It's a worse shot than the crossbow bolt.
Myre stamps her foot, frustrated. How does she keep missing that enormous orc who was RIGHT THERE?
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Hit touch AC 7...I mean, come on die roller. Work with me.
DM Mitch Friday April 10th, 2020 4:11:57 PM
(oh yeah didn't post chieftain HP whoops.)
Chieftain - 3 damage
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 18/14/14, HP: 22/22, CMD: 18 d20+9=29 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+9=27 ; d8=6 ; d8=6 ; Friday April 10th, 2020 7:58:02 PM
Lothlo pulls out two more arrows. He still has a clear shot, so he takes a deep breath, steadies his bow, and send two more arrows flying straight towards the chieftain
Zazu (AC17, HP10/10) and Boyo the bunny (Cayzle) d20+3=8 ; d20+3=13 ; d3=2 ; d6=5 ; Friday April 10th, 2020 11:11:28 PM
Zazu stops concentrating on the illusion. Because of the illusion school class ability, the illusion persists for a round even though the wizard is not concentrating.
Unseen since the start of the module, Zazu hopes to dash from illusionary cover to the cover of a rock.
Stealth check (at -5 because he is using his full move) rolled an 8! Well, at 30 ft from the enemy that's a -3, and maybe the sound of the tumult will cover the dashing Zazu.
From the cover of a rock, Zazu casts a Ray of Frost. Aiming at the Chieftain, that hits touch AC13. If that's a hit, and if Zazu has remained unseen, then that may still hit, ignoring armor and dex bonuses. If that's a go, Zazu gets sneak attack damage too. So: 2 hp cold damage and 5 hp sneak attack.
Ash Silverkin (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 17/17 d20+2=10 ; Saturday April 11th, 2020 5:27:23 AM
Well... if that Shaman isn't going to show himself then Ash had better find another way to contribute to the fight. She lines up the orc chieftain with an acid dart and shares the same success as Myre.
"Is he hard to hit or are we just terrible shots?"
------------------- Standard: Use Acid Dart ability. Hit Touch AC10 which I'm going to assume is a big miss
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