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: Skies of Arcadia: Red Sky Dawn
: Sinfire Titan July 14, 2008, 12:53:43 AM
Bold is OOC info, and die rolls. Italics are for IC Info, and colors are for speech. You don't need to follow these guidelines, I'm just going to use them for ease of reference.

Noon peaks at the summit of Kazai, where the three stand ready to delve into its perilous depths. The Goliath lifts his massive firearm, and poises ready to leap into the lake that now fills this extinct volcano.

As he does, three others finally reach the trio above them. A hurried expression is plastered to their faces, it seems something is on their minds.


Not gonna make you guys jump through hoops to join in. All six characters are present (NPC included), and ready.
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: Ieniemienie July 14, 2008, 04:24:24 AM
What the hell is he thinking of doing? There is no way he can swim with that thing he is carrying! What is so important about this lake anyway? It must be huge if such a strong goliath wants to risk his life for it.
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: Omen of Peace July 14, 2008, 06:03:19 AM
In the furnace depths of a vulcano, deceit matters little. So Sendras is wearing his true face today: he is tall and muscular, with semi-long brown hair. His dark orange eyes are penetrating but his hawk nose and asymmetric lips (the right corner is drawn up in a perpetual grin by an old scar) detract from his handsomeness. He sports another small scar on the left of his forehead. He is wearing some tattered old clothes instead of the more elegant ones he usually likes to show off - no sense in getting them soiled. For the moment he uses his trusty guisarme, engraved with what looks like symbols of power, as a walking stick.

He considers the latecomers dubiously for a time, then his face splits into a grin.

[spoiler]OOC: So, uh, we need to decide on how much the new guys know. I don't mind you knowing everything so it's up to you. It's just that Sendras won't act the same depending on whether you're strangers (for now) or companions. We can discuss that in the OOC thread if needed.[/spoiler]
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: Smudgy July 14, 2008, 12:09:35 PM
Hobbes couldn't have been much thinner. Whipcord muscles were stretched taught across his small frame, viewable through his black bodyglove. His hair, pulled back behind him, wound into a ponytail that crawled down his back. Beneath his swirling black cloak, his mithral shirt glistens next to the reflecting waters, with a keen pair of daggers attached to the belt. His right eye is a piercing black, the other covered by a crude eyepatch.

Speaking to now one in particular, perhaps to himself, Hobbes says 'I can't swim well. But if it'll stop Zanzriu, then I'll do it.'

Hobbes then began securing his backpack and daggers, checking for any loose ends.
: Re: Skies of Arcadia: Red Sky Dawn
: Sinfire Titan July 14, 2008, 05:32:40 PM
In the furnace of a vulcano, deceit matters little. So Sendras is wearing his true face today: he is tall and muscular, with semi-long brown hair. His dark orange eyes are penetrating but his hawk nose and asymmetric lips (the right corner is drawn up in a perpetual grin by an old scar) detract from his handsomeness. He sports another small scar on the left of his forehead. He is wearing some tattered old clothes instead of the more elegant ones he usually likes to show off - no sense in getting them soiled. For the moment he uses his trusty guisarme, engraved with what looks like symbols of power, as a walking stick.

He considers the latecomers dubiously for a time, then his face splits into a grin.

[spoiler]OOC: So, uh, we need to decide on how much the new guys know. I don't mind you knowing everything so it's up to you. It's just that Sendras won't act the same depending on whether you're strangers (for now) or companions. We can discuss that in the OOC thread if needed.[/spoiler]

They've been caught up a little with the IC info I sent them. They know Zanzriu is comming when they overheard the conversation in the inn.

Then follow me. We've only got a week before his ship gets here.
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: Omen of Peace July 16, 2008, 06:24:03 AM
Contemplating the dark waters, Sendras says gloomily : "Ugh. Now I remember why I never came here before. Oh well, let's get it over with."

He climbs down and enters the water slowly after tying his guisarme to his backpack. Once everyone is in, he starts swimming vigorously towards their destination, the opposite shore.
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: Ieniemienie July 16, 2008, 06:45:14 AM
Kiba looks at the clumsiness of her friends with amazement and when they have all entered the water, she walks circles around them on top of the water just to tease them  :blush
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: Omen of Peace July 16, 2008, 01:19:14 PM
Sendras makes sure to "inadvertently" splash Kiba copiously the second time she comes around. And the third, if she dares approach again.
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: Tshern July 16, 2008, 08:31:42 PM
Rox looks at the water and every single pound of his adamantine-plated body seems to dislike the very prospect of entering the lake. "My skills in this particular area are very lacking. Is it okay to walk on this body of liquid?"
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: Sinfire Titan July 16, 2008, 08:38:09 PM
Rox looks at the water and every single pound of his adamantine-plated body seems to dislike the very prospect of entering the lake. "My skills in this particular area are very lacking. Is it okay to walk on this body of liquid?"

The water's safe. See you at the bottom.

As the goliath leaps down, he tosses the cannon he was dragging behind him onto a small island in the center of the lake. Whether or not it made the whole flight is hard to tell, but it looks like it got close.

Str of 26 will do that to you.
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: Tshern July 16, 2008, 08:50:12 PM
OOC:[spoiler]How deep is it? Do I start taking pressure damage if I simply fall to the bottom and walk wherever we need to go?[/spoiler]
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: Sinfire Titan July 16, 2008, 10:20:53 PM
OOC:[spoiler]How deep is it? Do I start taking pressure damage if I simply fall to the bottom and walk wherever we need to go?[/spoiler]

Not that deep. The volcano is extinct because it got plugged up pretty shallow. The dungeon that was built before the lake filled up only helps to drain it out. You've got a good 90ft drop though.
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: Tshern July 17, 2008, 07:40:30 AM
Rox takes another look down to the depths carefully estimating is he capable of slowing down his descending speed with his or is he going to fall to his doom...
OOC:[spoiler]Is it possible for Rox to somehow move his arms and feet in a manner that he won't fall like a rock and die because of the drop?[/spoiler]
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: Sinfire Titan July 17, 2008, 11:35:14 AM
Rox takes another look down to the depths carefully estimating is he capable of slowing down his descending speed with his or is he going to fall to his doom...
OOC:[spoiler]Is it possible for Rox to somehow move his arms and feet in a manner that he won't fall like a rock and die because of the drop?[/spoiler]

Falling into water is less lethal as of Stormwrack. For every 20' you drop, you need 5' of water to absorb the impact, reducing the damage by 1d6. You've got 90' of water beneath you, and a 20' drop into the crater.
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: Llochlyn July 17, 2008, 03:00:16 PM
Masaru, the tall and lithe yafutoman follows in the water while mumbling about how he will have to polish his Yari, the name he gives to guisarmes, to prevent it from rusting. 

He's always like that, strict and organized, but so lazy he hates himself.

When he is knee deep in the water, he suddenly realizes...

"Hm, I don't think I can swim that well with this armor on me..."
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: Ieniemienie July 17, 2008, 03:15:13 PM
Kiba, as helpful as she always is, offers to carry some of the equipment across the body of water;
Can I help you, Masaru, by carrying you beloved guisarme safely across the water?
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: Llochlyn July 17, 2008, 04:24:49 PM
Masaru twists his mouth, thinking.

Thanks ! If you could drag a bit more, that would be great, the yari is not the most problematic... I could even use it to paddle !  

Arh, I haven't even chosen my equipment...
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: Ieniemienie July 18, 2008, 08:15:16 AM
While carrying stuff safely across the water, Kiba watches the mass of water around her for any sign of danger
[spoiler] Spot check for danger in the lake (1d20+14=24) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1667508/) [/spoiler]
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: Smudgy July 19, 2008, 12:51:49 PM
Satisfied that everything is secure, Hobbes leaps into the water after the goliath. He drops in, hardly make a ripple, and quietly swims after him.
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: Omen of Peace July 19, 2008, 11:04:41 PM
Faced with 3 possible paths, Sendras turns around and calls out : "Anybody got a preference ? Otherwise, let's head for the middle one." And he does so if there is no objection.
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: Ieniemienie July 20, 2008, 03:26:54 PM
 Yeah, the middle one looks the easiest to enter, so lets go for that one.

That being said Kiba quickly carries all the extra equipment to the entrance of the middle cave
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: Tshern July 20, 2008, 06:05:45 PM
Rox decides to take his chances with the lake and jumps in both feet trying to propel himself slowly to the bottom and then goes about walking towards the middle island at the bottom of the lake.

OOC:[spoiler]Too bad Levitate can't really help me here.[/spoiler]
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: Smudgy July 20, 2008, 06:53:31 PM
Hobbes follows Kiba and Sendras to the entrance of the middle cave. 'The others can be checked later.' Hobbes then crouched down near the edge of the cave, peering in, searching for any possible dangers that might lurk in the darkness before them. [Spot: 25, Listen: 20 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1669919/)]
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: Ieniemienie July 20, 2008, 07:31:42 PM
Kibe follows the example of Hobbes and tries to spot into the cave and listen is something might be moving in there

[spoiler]Damn invisible castle! It is cursed! Listen and Spot (1d20+14=16, 1d20+14=18) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1669934/) [/spoiler]
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: Tshern July 20, 2008, 07:36:07 PM
When Rox emerges from water he walks to the friends checking the cave on the middle island and asks "Are we to go in there? I am hardly a scout, but I can be one of the first ones to enter being the sturdy soldier I am." Then he simply stands there utterly wet, but completely unbothered by that, waiting for an answer.
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: Sinfire Titan July 20, 2008, 08:11:39 PM
The waters are clear of threats, save for some eels. But even they don't react to the presence of others, seemingly contempt to stay in their dens. The island is small, though a bridge extends to an opening in the volcano's side. A massive breach is visible in one side of the crater, shaped like a giant bird. The Goliath pulls out a weighted rope as he reaches the island, aiming it at the cannon he left in the water.

I'm not sure if this will work, the water adds extra weight to the damn thing. Can one of you give me a hand here?
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: Omen of Peace July 20, 2008, 11:25:13 PM
"Sure, I'll help." Sendras steps forward and grabs the rope, waiting for the Goliath to signal when to heave.
Me, working with a fucking pirate... Who would've thought ?

[OOC: Strenth check modifier +8 ]
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: Ieniemienie July 21, 2008, 02:21:14 PM
Kiba makes sure her beloved Freki stays on land when she aides the Goliath in retrieving his mighty Cannon.
Then she uses her strong bond with nature to conjure a somewhat strange Wolf to aid her throughout the day, and says:
 Let's go into the cave, for I am dying to see some action around here. There is nothing more pleasuring than the screems of the infidels who defy the power of nature and see their blood be returned to the earth!
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: Llochlyn July 22, 2008, 09:04:25 AM
Masaru stands in awe before the display from Kiba.

Remind me never to get on your bad side, green one... Thanks for the help too.

He then starts doning his armor back again.

... I'd need a squire, seriously...
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: Omen of Peace July 22, 2008, 10:51:52 AM
Sendras gets the water out of his clothes as best he can. He narrows his eyes, casting a not-so-friendly glance at Kiba when she utters her dire promise. "Tone it down, will you ? I'm probably more of an 'infidel' than the poor critters living down there. I'm a city-dweller and proud of it !"

"Patience, Masaru: when you're rich and famous..."

Grasping his guisarme, he sets out farther down the cave - eyes alert. If Rox wishes to go first he has no objection.
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: Tshern July 22, 2008, 04:27:15 PM
Rox follows Sendras' example and draws his glaive. After this he waits for Sendras to enter the cave and then immediately starts to follow her with his thoughts drifting around his drawings, his underwater journey and all thinks but not the expedition at hand.

OOC:[spoiler]My spot and listen suck ass. I am probably not the best one to go first, but seeing that I am something of a tank, going among the first few might be smart.[/spoiler]
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: Ieniemienie July 23, 2008, 07:24:01 AM
Kiba follows Sendras and Rox into the cave, his beloved Reki by his side and his summoned companion right behind him.

[Spoiler]OOC: My spot and listen are most impressive and Freki has scent... could be useful some time[/spoiler]
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: Llochlyn July 23, 2008, 03:57:25 PM
OOC : Two guisarmes and a glaive ? I suddenly feel less exotic ! btw, character done, just need to format a bit.

Once he is done, Masaru follows, alert, ready to defend his comrades in arms.
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: Omen of Peace July 24, 2008, 01:51:57 AM
As they progress down the tunnel, Sendras turns back to Kiba with a toothy grin.
"Y'know, I can be a short-tempered sometimes. Don't take it wrong, ok ?" he drawls out.

[OOC: Spot modifier +7]
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: Sinfire Titan July 24, 2008, 02:26:06 AM
I'll catch up later. Gotta let this damn thing dry out before it can fire again.

The walls inside the caves are lined with etchings of a phoenix everyone in Yafutoma would recognize on sight; Bluheim. Lining these etches are shards of blue moonstones, glowing gently in the darkened tunnels. Because of these stones, the very walls are echoing with the sound of gentle breezes and raindrops, and the entire cave smells like a fresh ocean breeze. After what feels like half an hour turn after turn leads you deeper into the dead volcano until the hallway opens up into a massive multi-level chamber.

At the very bottom of this huge chamber is a pool of water, the floor of it lined with the same moonstones. Even though it may be a hundred feet down, the light from the pool shines as though there were no ceiling above you. Half a dozen bridges cross the chamber, both above and below you, each leading to a different doorway.

Through the echoes of this igneous-crafted room come the voices of beasts that dare not show their visage to the world outside. It seems Kazai is teeming with them, and acts as an adventurer's playground. A pair of silver orbs with crimson pupils glows from the doorway ahead, and are joined by eight others. Low growls issue from these creatures, and soon they step into view. Hunched over like wolves, these creatures would be almost invisible if it weren't for the brilliant blue light the pool gives off. Their fur coats are tinted red, and they bear their fangs once they get within the chamber. Suddenly, three of them leap off of the bridge, and begin to fly around the entire chamber with ease.


Init, and Knowledge (The Planes) if needed.
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: Omen of Peace July 24, 2008, 02:43:21 AM
During the walk Sendras falls silent. He is not exactly claustrophobic, but he's not quite at ease here.

[OOC: Init 28; Planes (untrained) 10 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1673486/)
I'm guessing I'm first. Should I wait for a battlemap or are we doing it freestyle ?]
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: Ieniemienie July 24, 2008, 08:56:42 AM
Kiba look with awe at these abominations of nature. There is no saving these createures... they look like they are not even from this world!

[spoiler]Initiative 1d20+8=23, + Knowledge [The Planes] 1d20+15=27 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1673716/) [/spoiler]
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: Tshern July 24, 2008, 10:01:01 AM
Rox locks his eyes to the targets and prepares to defend his fellow adventurers. "Remember to communicate, teamwork is of essence!"

OOC:[spoiler]My rolls: Initiative: 1d20+1=19, Knowledge (the planes): 1d20+8=26. (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1673768/)
Maneuvers granted: Vanguard strike, Battle leader's charge (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1673773/)[/spoiler]
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: Smudgy July 25, 2008, 01:33:16 AM
Hobbes looked up at the monsters zooming around the chamber. 'Gods damned stupid orc loving flying sons of bitches... Why do they have to be flying?'

Rolls[spoiler]
Initiative: 16 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1675028/)
Knowledge Planes: 10 (untrained)
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: Sinfire Titan July 25, 2008, 12:15:30 PM
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Those who made a DC of 18 know they are Yeth Hounds. They are acting on Inits 1d20 6=19, 1d20 6=20, 1d20 6=13, 1d20 6=26, 1d20 6=21 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1675428/), in that order.
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: Omen of Peace July 25, 2008, 07:01:48 PM
Quick to react, Sendras jogs forward calmly, his guisarme at the ready. He stops and adopts a firm stance, daring the unknown creatures to come closer.

[OOC: maybe it's better to get rid of the horizontal lines on the map. I'm assuming we are at the South end.
Move: move forward 30'.
Standard: ready attack action.
(stance: Step of the Wind)]

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: Ieniemienie July 26, 2008, 06:14:53 AM
Kiba sees Sendras take a defensive position and gestures her Summoned companion to take an awaiting stance next to him. Additionally Kiba makes several hand gestures, but waits to complete the spell until the hounds are closer in range.
Freki is a well trained dog and stays calmly by Kiba's side.
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: Llochlyn July 27, 2008, 06:11:52 PM
OOC : I was explained that Masaru was slightly illegal (template can be bought off only later.) Thus, I'll play him without template modifications before I can tinker him better.

Masaru steps forward, eager to fight and prove his worth against those twisted dogs.
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: Ieniemienie July 29, 2008, 03:19:16 PM
[spoiler]Seems like the dogs have taken a 4 day long walk already, and all this timne we have been standing there awaiting them to attack us... hmm.... lets wait some more  :P [/spoiler]
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: Sinfire Titan July 29, 2008, 03:43:28 PM
[spoiler]Seems like the dogs have taken a 4 day long walk already, and all this timne we have been standing there awaiting them to attack us... hmm.... lets wait some more  :P [/spoiler]

Been busy these past three days. I'll be able to access my books in two hours, when I get into the shop. I left my flash drive with the PDFs of them in there.
: Re: Skies of Arcadia: Red Sky Dawn
: Sinfire Titan August 01, 2008, 12:37:29 AM
Inits:
Sendras: 28
Yeth #4: 26
Kiba: 23 (its everywhere!)
Yeth #5: 21
Yeth #2: 20
Rox/Yeth #1: 19
Hobbes: 16
Yeth #3: 13
Masaru: Unkown. You didn't post Init.


One of the two Yeths who took off lands on the bridge behind the party, setting up a barricade. The two others who had not taken flight charge Sendras and Masaru.

First roll= Sendras, from #4. Second is his damage roll (ignore on missed attack).
Third roll is on Masaru, and from #5. Last is his damage. (1d20 6=17, 1d8 4=7, 1d20 6=9, 1d8 4=11) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1683598/)

Rox and the 1st Yeth are next. Rox, is your init modifier better than a +6?
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: Ieniemienie August 01, 2008, 09:57:08 AM
[spoiler]My initiative is 23, not 28, and I readied. I see these hounds are attacking, and my Summoned Companion readied a bite, can he bite now or do the dogs have reach/are out of reach? [/spoiler]
: Re: Skies of Arcadia: Red Sky Dawn
: Sinfire Titan August 01, 2008, 11:31:44 AM
[spoiler]My initiative is 23, not 28, and I readied. I see these hounds are attacking, and my Summoned Companion readied a bite, can he bite now or do the dogs have reach/are out of reach? [/spoiler]

Whoops, got you and Omen mixed up. You wouldn't get the attack on 4, but you would on 5.
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: Omen of Peace August 01, 2008, 02:25:05 PM
Sendras swings his guisarme brutally in the hound's path. It swings wide, but he shifts one foot to open stance, twists his torso a bit and aims the reverse swing more carefully. But the creature is too agile, and it leans under the blow before pouncing on Sendras' chest and knocking the wind out of him. He swears.

OOC: Readied attack (1d20+6=11, 2d4+4=10) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1684366/)
AoO (1d20+11=17, 2d4+9=11) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1684369/)
Those are some horrible roll (even with 1 IP spent) and he gets hit to top it all !
I'm assuming it's flying: otherwise Sendras tries to trip it which would likely be a success: the 1st hit still misses, but the second lands. If the Str check succeeds he gets an extra attack from improved trip and probably doesn't get hit !
: Re: Skies of Arcadia: Red Sky Dawn
: Ieniemienie August 02, 2008, 07:02:56 AM
[spoiler]My initiative is 23, not 28, and I readied. I see these hounds are attacking, and my Summoned Companion readied a bite, can he bite now or do the dogs have reach/are out of reach? [/spoiler]

Whoops, got you and Omen mixed up. You wouldn't get the attack on 4, but you would on 5.
Kiba's Summoned Companion awaits the attack of the Hound and just before the Hound wants to strike, the summoned Wolf leaps up and bites the Hound in the flank.

[spoiler]Summoned Wolf makes his readied attack and strikes the Hound (1d20+10=19, 1d6+6=10) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1685170/) > I screwed up; the attack bonus is +11, because the Wolf has Weapon Focus [Bite] as one of his standard feats, making the attack 20.

Do you happen to have a map somewhere, because I found the lines/squares kind of confusing...[/spoiler]
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Rox and the 1st Yeth are next. Rox, is your init modifier better than a +6?
I checked his character sheet int he thread, and it's +1[/spoiler]
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: Tshern August 02, 2008, 07:39:03 AM
OOC: No, my initiative modifier is +1.
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: Sinfire Titan August 06, 2008, 01:01:47 AM
One of the yeths touches down next to the first to land behind the group, and lets out a baleful moan. Chills run down the spines of everyone who hears it, and an ice-like panic stabs into your veins from the echo produced.

All non-evil, non-outsider characters must make a DC 11 Will save or panic for 2d4 rounds. Such characters have a 50% chance each round of fleeing in the safest way possible: Straight the fuck down.
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: Ieniemienie August 06, 2008, 07:32:28 AM
[spoiler]Will save for Kiba (if needed) (1d20+8=15) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1688851/)
Will save for the Summoned Companion (1d20+1=10) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1688853/) > He was fun to have so long it lasted...
Will save for Freki (1d20+3=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1688856/) > He is right behind me, so I dont know if this roll is needed....
edit: plants do not get panicked, so the roll for my summoned companion is useless
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[spoiler] I am leaving for the USA tomorrow for a trip in California, so I wont likely be able to post during that time. The hotels are supposed to have an internet connection but who knows for sure. during this time I will let the other party members control Kiba. Enclosed I added the stats for my summon monsters and Freki (Riding dog animal Companion)
Stats for Kiba Djakla (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheets/view.php?id=63342) [/Spoiler]
: Re: Skies of Arcadia: Red Sky Dawn
: Omen of Peace August 06, 2008, 07:46:56 AM
Just a trick thinks Sendras before letting his fierce will lean against the wave of fear... and break it apart. He glances quickly to one side to see if some have fallen for it.

[OOC: Will save (1d20+9=29) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1688858/) (using 1 IP - 4 left)]
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: Tshern August 06, 2008, 10:10:33 AM
OOC: Will save: 1d20+3=13. (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1688963/)
: Re: Skies of Arcadia: Red Sky Dawn
: Smudgy August 06, 2008, 10:31:41 AM
Hobbes' eyes widen momentarily, but then he composes himself, and pulls his face back into a sneer at the hounds.

Rolls: 1d20+8=13 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1688967/)
: Re: Skies of Arcadia: Red Sky Dawn
: Llochlyn August 07, 2008, 10:29:44 AM
OOC : then let my init be 12, sorry, I've been really buried into stuff the last few days. Now it's ok !
: Re: Skies of Arcadia: Red Sky Dawn
: Tshern August 10, 2008, 02:40:54 PM
Rox makes a quick decision of attacking the one trying to cut the possible escape route and meticulously charges the yeth hound to eradicate the threat as soon as possible using the teachings of the Sublime Way.

OOC:[spoiler]Attack roll 1d20+8=18 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1693436/)
Damage 1d10+13=17 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1693439/)

Rox uses Battle leader's charge on the Yeth hound that landed behind the group.[/spoiler]
: Re: Skies of Arcadia: Red Sky Dawn
: Smudgy August 10, 2008, 03:23:16 PM
'Rox seems capable of handling himself.' thought Hobbes as he moved forward to attack the larger group hassling Sendras and Masaru. As he moves towards the nearest hound, shadows begin to swirl and dance around the lithe little gnome. Lashing out with blinding speed he twirls and thrust his daggers towards the hound's throat.

Actions[spoiler]
Move: 30ft into most advantageous position for Island of Blades. The map confused me a little, so you probably know better than I do where I am. In between hound 4 and 5 I think...
Swift: Activate Island of Blades.
Standard:Activate Wolf Fang Strike.
[/spoiler]
Rolls[spoiler]
Tumble Check if necessary: 1d20+15=26 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1693461/)
Another if necessary: [ulr=http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1693480/]1d20+15=26[/url]
First Attack: 1d20+8=19 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1693466/)
Damage: 1d3+4+1d6=8 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1693472/)
Second Attack: 1d20+8=21 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1693473/)
2nd Damage: 1d3+4+1d6=10 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1693473/)
: Re: Skies of Arcadia: Red Sky Dawn
: Sinfire Titan August 27, 2008, 12:48:53 AM
The third Yeth Hound lands behind the party as well, and follows up its kin's howl with its own.

Saves again.
: Re: Skies of Arcadia: Red Sky Dawn
: Llochlyn August 27, 2008, 11:41:16 AM
Will saves : 1d20+2=11, 1d20+2=12 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1709516/) (phew, almost...)

Masaru sets himself so as to be manacing both of the creatures with his weapon. Quick as thunder, he strikes both in a single fluid motion.

Attacks (1d20+7=21, 1d20+7=26) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1709518/)

Damage (2d4+4=7, 2d4+4=7) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1709519/)

Punishing Stance damage (1d6=1, 1d6=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1709525/)

Ooc : I don't know if it's possible without a map though. If not, tell me and I'll change the actions.
: Re: Skies of Arcadia: Red Sky Dawn
: Omen of Peace August 27, 2008, 10:30:26 PM
Sendras spits on the ground. "Stupid dogs, you won't get me so easily" he growls as he steps to the side and swings his guisarme at the legs of the hound that bit him. He sweeps them from under the creature and, as it yelps its surprise, he lets the haft roll just a tiny bit in his hands, twisting the blade to catch the creature underbelly.

From then on he only needs to exert a little strength to throw the creatures where he wants it - between him and an ally. He slashes the exposed flank of the beast when he withdraws his weapon back to a more defensive stance.

[OOC]
[spoiler]Will (1d20+9=22) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1709546/) (1 IP)
Mighty Throw:
Touch attack (1d20+11=17) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1710070/) (1 IP)
Trip (1d20+16=31) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1710073/)
It falls prone between Sendras and ? (a nearby allied meleer, say Masaru)

Improved Trip attack:
Attack (1d20+12=31) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1710076/) (prone + flanked)
Damage (2d4+4=11) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1710078/)

2 IPs left
[/spoiler]
: Re: Skies of Arcadia: Red Sky Dawn
: Sinfire Titan August 30, 2008, 08:09:10 AM
Sorry about the lack of a map. I'll see if I can get Meg or another to allow Shanizar's Map Maker to work with BG.

The fourth of the Yeths lunges toward Hobbes, biting at his hip with lethal intent.

The Yeth attempts to Grapple Hobbes. Hobbes and Sendras get an AoO (#4 is within Sendras' reach). Touch attack Grapple check.  (1d20 3=8, 1d20 6=11) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1713210/)

I'd ask you to label which yeth you are attacking, but without a proper map it is a little bit difficult.
: Re: Skies of Arcadia: Red Sky Dawn
: Ieniemienie August 30, 2008, 03:46:35 PM
The third Yeth Hound lands behind the party as well, and follows up its kin's howl with its own.

Saves again.
[spoiler]Map? I have no idea who is where now and who needs to save or who can be attacked....[/spoiler]
: Re: Skies of Arcadia: Red Sky Dawn
: Smudgy August 30, 2008, 09:53:20 PM
Will Save: 1d20+8=16 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1713630/)

AoO: Hobbes sidestepped nimbly as the hounds bite went by him. With a quick thrust, he stabbed his dagger towards the hounds passing head.
Attack Roll - 1d20+10=18 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1713632/)
Damage Roll - 1d4+4+1d6=11 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1713635/)
: Re: Skies of Arcadia: Red Sky Dawn
: Omen of Peace August 30, 2008, 10:24:28 PM
Sendras swings at the hound but his balance is off and it goes wide.

[OOC]
@Ienie: everybody has to save - it's a big AoE.
@Sinfire: did the hound move out of a square in Sendras' reach ? He doesn't get an AoE just for a grapple attempt.
Touch attack (1d20+6=8) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1713654/)
...a tragic failure anyway.
: Re: Skies of Arcadia: Red Sky Dawn
: Ieniemienie August 31, 2008, 07:20:13 AM
Will Saves
[Spoiler] Kiba saves 1d20+8=16
Summoned Companion saves 1d20+1=17
Riding Dog saves 1d20+3=15 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1714230/) [/spoiler]

iirc Kiba still has a Summon Nature's Ally spell readied, so with a quick movement she finishes the spell and a deformed Wolf suddenly appears between the party and the wolf that just landed behind them. He bites ferociously at the Hound, in an attempt to tear off a piece of flesh and thrown the Hound to the ground in order to better consume it.

Rolls
[spoiler]Attack 1d20+11=27,
Trip 1d20+10=19 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1714231/)
Damage roll for bite (1d6+6=9) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1714232/) [/spoiler]
: Re: Skies of Arcadia: Red Sky Dawn
: Sinfire Titan August 31, 2008, 10:39:42 PM
Sendras swings at the hound but his balance is off and it goes wide.

[OOC]
@Ienie: everybody has to save - it's a big AoE.
@Sinfire: did the hound move out of a square in Sendras' reach ? He doesn't get an AoE just for a grapple attempt.
Touch attack (1d20+6=8) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1713654/)
...a tragic failure anyway.

Yes, he did. Whenever I state they are initiating a grapple and are below large size, it means they take all appropriate actions for doing so (including moving into your space).

The third Yeth Hound lands behind the party as well, and follows up its kin's howl with its own.

Saves again.
[spoiler]Map? I have no idea who is where now and who needs to save or who can be attacked....[/spoiler]

I doubt you are at the edge of a 300ft radius. No offense, mind you.
: Re: Skies of Arcadia: Red Sky Dawn
: Tshern September 01, 2008, 09:28:02 PM
[spoiler]Will save: 1d20+3=21 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1716430/)[/spoiler]
: Re: Skies of Arcadia: Red Sky Dawn
: Sinfire Titan September 02, 2008, 01:54:44 AM
Bit of a breakdown of the previous round: Rox has dealt 7 damage to #1 (one of the three who landed behind the group), Hobbes has dealt 1 damage to #3 (the one that tried to grapple him), and Sendras has dealt 1 to #2 (the one he threw). Stupid DR 10/Silver. It is currently 4's action.

Again, the baleful howl fills the cavernous chamber, sending chills down your spines.
: Re: Skies of Arcadia: Red Sky Dawn
: Ieniemienie September 02, 2008, 04:51:43 AM
OOC: Did you see my action?  :blush (> Bite, trip, damage)
: Re: Skies of Arcadia: Red Sky Dawn
: Sinfire Titan September 02, 2008, 10:56:03 AM
OOC: Did you see my action?  :blush (> Bite, trip, damage)

Yes. You tripped #5, I've made note of this.
: Re: Skies of Arcadia: Red Sky Dawn
: Omen of Peace September 03, 2008, 11:12:48 PM
[OOC]
Will (1d20+9=19) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1719204/) - only 1 IP left. Stupid hounds, forcing me to spend them all on saves. And stupid me for not packing me a silver weapon - it's been too long since I played a low-level meleer.

If Kiba already finished her turn, it's hounds 2 and 5 next, then Rox/Yeth 1 then Hobbes.
: Re: Skies of Arcadia: Red Sky Dawn
: Sinfire Titan September 06, 2008, 02:58:03 AM
Well, you think someone would have brought one, but I know I don't plan for every eventuality (wait, I plan period?) so I can't really blame you for letting it slide by like that.

The second of the mutts rushes Rox hard, trying to drive him over the edge.

Ick, the rolls are sucking this fight. Seems like most of you got good inits and everyone is getting the shaft for attacks/damage. 1d20+3=14 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1721939/)

5 stands up, then does its bay. Will saves again.
: Re: Skies of Arcadia: Red Sky Dawn
: Ieniemienie September 06, 2008, 05:17:52 AM
While #5 stands up, the ferocious wolf sees an opportunity to strike, and pierces its mighty jaws into the poor hound's flesh
Bite (1d20+11=17) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1722052/)

The Wolf clumsily misses the Hound  :pout
: Re: Skies of Arcadia: Red Sky Dawn
: Smudgy September 06, 2008, 12:25:10 PM
Will save: 1d20+8=26 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1722260/)

OOC:[spoiler] Do I threaten hound #5? Or was it #3? I know I threaten #4. I don't really know about the others though...[/spoiler]
: Re: Skies of Arcadia: Red Sky Dawn
: Llochlyn September 07, 2008, 04:06:18 PM
Moment of perfect mind ! Yay ! (1d20+9=19) (+8=18) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1723329/) 
: Re: Skies of Arcadia: Red Sky Dawn
: Tshern September 07, 2008, 04:24:50 PM
Will save: 1d20+3=23 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1723333/). We need to kill these suckers fast. Also, whose turn is it? And the one that attacked me didn't hit me even with my AC penalty that I got from charging.
: Re: Skies of Arcadia: Red Sky Dawn
: Sinfire Titan September 07, 2008, 05:29:03 PM
Will save: 1d20+8=26 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1722260/)

OOC:[spoiler] Do I threaten hound #5? Or was it #3? I know I threaten #4. I don't really know about the others though...[/spoiler]

4+5 are adjacent to each other.
: Re: Skies of Arcadia: Red Sky Dawn
: Tshern September 13, 2008, 09:10:49 AM
Even though Rox's furious charge did not hurt his opponent as much as he would have wished, he was by no means getting desperate by this set back. "A minor setback," he thought to himself and continued to rain attacks on his foe.

OOC:[spoiler]Maneuver 1: Douse the flames. (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1729538/)
Maneuver 2: Battle leader's charge. (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1729539/)

I Power attack with two points, thus gain +3 to damage against the Yeth hound I charged last round.
Attack roll: 1d20+4=19, Damage: 1d10+6=9. (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1729542/)

No damage in any case. Stupid lack of silvery weapons.

Hounds' turn I suppose.[/spoiler]