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Playtime! => Retired PbP Games => Play by Post General => Rituals in Winterhaven => : Stratovarius September 12, 2008, 02:17:41 PM

: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius September 12, 2008, 02:17:41 PM
Winterhaven has been a small town, tucked up against the northern mountains, for many years. Nestled amongst the trees and fed by a small brook that watered the town, little has disturbed it for quite some time. Even the traders often do not come this way, for there is little worthy of their attention here. Even the farming is peaceful, for despite the northerly location, animals have not ravaged the crops or the barnyard cattle. Only in winter is there danger, and that from the wolves that trail down out of the mountains, searching for better food in the valley forests.

Idyllic and quiet, Winterhaven has recently come under the threat of an Orc band, come down out of the mountains and into the valley, apparently in the search for a better land and easier life. Setting up camp in the forest, they have hewed themselves a small fortress in a clearing, and sent demands of tribute and slaves to the village. When those were not met, a raid carried away many of the young ones from the village, and those who resisted were slain.

There have only been a few from the town who have chosen to stand up to those orcs after that first assault, and it is now upon their shoulders to head into the forest.

[spoiler]Currently, you're all in the centre of the town, possibly at the tavern :P

Combat heavy, and will hopefully run from at least 1 up to 15+

And no, not as inventive a start as I would like, but I needed to get this campaign going. It will wander as it travels.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger September 12, 2008, 03:11:35 PM
Roy kicks his heels up on the table in the tavern. He watches a smelly dwarf making a fool of himself at the counter, something about payment taken without fulfillment of duties. Roy muses while looking at his untouched mead. I should be heading out to save those villagers from the orcs, but I doubt I could do it alone. Everyone knows that when you need adventurers, you need to look in the Inn. Someone should be here any minute, looking for help...
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie September 14, 2008, 04:31:12 PM
[spoiler]nothing to see here[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: EjoThims September 14, 2008, 05:51:53 PM
Guthfrith stumbles into the inn, his too-tight leather pants squeaking. His black, sleeveless shirt reveals pathetically frail arms, pale and crisscrossed with fresh, still-bleeding cuts and old, welted scars. His greasy black hair hangs down over the left side of his face, and his neck is circled by a rusting piece of barbed wire.

Oh! Woe is me! My farm was reduced to charred cinders! My crops are nothing more than ash; blacker than the depths of my soul. My hearth has gone cold; colder than my heart. I could not fight these brutal beasts, could not stop them from crushing what little in this dark, dreary existence held any meaning to me.

Will no one help stop this madness!?
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger September 14, 2008, 07:42:35 PM
Roy practically leaps to his feet. "My club shall aid in driving out this menace. He looks around the inn doubtfully, "Will anyone stand with me?"
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: AlisAtAn September 15, 2008, 03:16:02 PM

Attila Priscus walks into the Inn a few seconds after Roy makes his sudden exclamation. With a low, harsh voice with a hint of a fire-like crackle, he says  Your`e blocking the door.  Move.  He shoves the skinny thing in his way unceremoniously aside and walks over to the  bar, whispering to the barkeep who brings him hastily a big beer before he sits at corner table, back to the wall. He ignores anyone talking to him, hoping they will leave him alone. He`s wearing a black travellers coat, hood pulled over his face. You notice his clothes look like that of a noble, but they are worn and tattered. Under his cloak you see a hint of a huge weapon carried on his back. (His greataxe, but you dont know that)

Guth: You smell a hint of sulfur in Attila`s breath when he whispers in your ear.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius September 15, 2008, 03:30:06 PM
Those in the bar glare at the rude and unceremonious entry of Attila, unhappy with his presence. One of those old men drinking in the bar perks up, responding to Roy's outburst. "Well? Are there none at all with the stones to follow this man? I would go, but I am too old to kill more than one Orc. Those of you who are fit and young are cowards if you do not." Rounding on Attila in the corner. "That includes you, you ill tempered lout. You wear the clothes of a warrior, but sit in a bar rather than out there, fighting." Looking around one last time, he cries out. "Are there none with fortitude and strength?".
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: AlisAtAn September 15, 2008, 03:37:26 PM
Big words for a half dead sack of dried bones... Attila mumbles just high enough for anyone with an unusually high listen to hear. (I.E. any normal PC.) His voice carries a hint of old darkness that disturbes those who hear him.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: EjoThims September 16, 2008, 12:58:15 AM
Oh... Woe woe woe...

Even my attempts to find salvation cause only strife.

I am but a worthless shell, unfit to be aided in my revenge. Unworthy of the attentions of any so brave or strong as to face the monsters that have done me so much wrong.

Guthfrith looks at Roy.

You might as well not bother either... I'll just go to them alone, have them finish what the started.

With a sign, Guthfrith turns and walks outside, wondering towards the forest that the he saw the Orcs headed towards after burning his farm.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger September 16, 2008, 01:09:43 AM
Roy mutters a choice dwarven curse and dashes after the man. Stop! If you truly wish to commit suicide by proxy, then be my guest. But I intend to vanquish this Orcish menace, even if it means I fight alone. One more arm, no matter how frail, would be a boon against this foe. A single Haugar barbarian was no match for all but the weakest of foes, but when he had an ally to watch his back, he became an unstoppable force. Roy holds his club up for Guthfrith to see, I am in a position to know of such things.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius September 16, 2008, 11:35:41 AM
The man in the bar rounds on the barbarous creature in the corner again. "You are more afraid of those orcs than a poor wounded man? You should be ashamed of your actions and your acts. Should your father's soul be watching you, may he curse you for cowardice! I will not spend my days in the company of a wastrel and a weakling." So saying, the old man finishes his drink and marches out the back door of the tavern, leaving the vile thing to sit in his chair.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: AlisAtAn September 16, 2008, 01:52:06 PM
My father didnt have a soul... They say my mother did, once. After the old sucker left, Attila continues to drink his beer, completely undisturbed by the looks people give him.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie September 18, 2008, 12:24:59 PM
Shaedof also sits in the Inn

[spoiler]Afraid to say anything else[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man September 18, 2008, 05:42:16 PM

  "Victory comes to those who remember the lessons of the past,those who do not drink only from defeats cup," a booming voice rises from an ubiquitous dark  corner and lingers amoung the rafters. "I will join you, who knows of the Haugar's rage, insofar as to least discern if these people can be saved."

  A tall inhuman figure stretches out from a low chair and throws a coin to the barkeep, and takes unhurried but naturally long strides to the door. He stops and turns to large warrior at a table and considers him briefly. A scaled horned face no more human than a demon is seen in the hood for that glance. Turning away he walks up to Roy and the presumed farmer.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: AlisAtAn September 18, 2008, 05:49:29 PM
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: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: EjoThims September 18, 2008, 09:41:25 PM
You both really mean to help? This is so wonderful. I have never felt such hope in my black, joyless life!

Let us go and share this pain with those beasts!

Guthfrith sets off, his razor-blade held high in triumph.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man September 18, 2008, 11:03:12 PM
  Walking alongside the 'farmer', Vargon says. "Actually, no," and puts a heavy hand on his shoulder. "Or at least not until I hear more from you. Who has ever seen a farmer dressed thus? Your story and appearance reeks like old cheese human. Speak quietly and consider running only if you choose ... unpleasantness."

[spoiler]Not sure how you want to run this. Sleight of hand, grapple, bluff, what should I roll? Apologies btw Ejo  ;)[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger September 19, 2008, 01:23:29 AM
And what of it if his story doesn't ring true, behemoth? My own story would be called unlikely by most who would not simply pass it off as false. You ask this man to divulge his story without relaying your own. Roy replaces his club in it's loop and crosses his arms across his check, But I wouldn't mind hearing a bit more of the situation before charging in.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: EjoThims September 19, 2008, 09:40:50 AM
I am from elsewhere... A place of sorrow and pain, of sadness and darkness. A place cruel and twisted and mean, and I gave so much of myself to try to fight it, to flee the pain and hide from the darkness...

But then there was no one else to give myself to but the land, so I found a place where I thought I would never again be disturbed...

Until the orcs came, burning and hating... Bringing all the pain back again.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man September 20, 2008, 09:15:24 PM


  "You are not a native then .... this explains your mode of dress, and appearance. Who are you and where did you originally come from?"
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: EjoThims September 21, 2008, 11:41:56 PM
I am Guthfrith Birger. And for now, that's all I care to remember. Some wounds never scar properly... I should know.

Guthfrith begins walking again.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger September 22, 2008, 02:18:24 AM
Roy glances at Vargon before heading off after Guthfrith.
My name is Roy, by the way. I've lived around Winterhaven most of my life...exceot for a few years... Roy trails off, not wishing to divulge much to this man who is basically just a stranger.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius September 22, 2008, 12:23:58 PM
The three heroes, mismatched though they may be, stride forth towards the forest where the Orcs have set up camp. None cared to share their history, but each shared a common cause with the other. It was to be their first stride towards a safer world for the town in which they stood.

Two more waited at the inn, unconcerned with the more noble applications of their contemporaries. For them, glory nor safety nor good marked a change in their countenance, but profit and reward. Perhaps they could find returns worthy of their beings. Perhaps.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius September 25, 2008, 02:11:14 PM
Crashing through the woods towards the party came a small party of orcs, a scouting party sent to examine the village, before it was assaulted once more by the vile creatures. Spotting the party as they stepped forth into the trees, the two sides prepared themselves for battle.

[spoiler]Orc Initiative: 1d20=19, 1d20=18, 1d20=13 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1743951/)

Apparently, they are skilled.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger September 25, 2008, 04:32:05 PM
[spoiler]Init (1d20-4=9) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1744098/)[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie September 25, 2008, 09:01:41 PM
[spoiler]Initiative (1d20+2=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1744489/)
Invisible Castle still hates me :( [/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: EjoThims September 25, 2008, 09:22:06 PM
Guthfrith is taken entirely by surprise.

[spoiler]1d20-1 ? [2,-1] = (1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1744513/)[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius September 26, 2008, 12:24:29 PM
The three orcs charge, each pulling a heavy sword from their belt as they bear down on the unsuspecting party. All three focus their attacks on Roy, but he is successfully able to parry two of their blades, knocking them down and away. The third finds a mark, lashing across his shoulder and chest and leaving a red, flayed flap of skin hanging down. Smiling, the orcs press forward.

[spoiler]Initiative Order:
Orc
Orc
Orc
Roy
Mini
Guthfrith

Orc Attacks: 1d20+6=8, 1d20+6=22, 1d20+6=8 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1745431/)
Damage: 2d4+4=8 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1745434/)

Feel free to post actions when doing initiative as well, I just adjust them for order and appropriateness.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger September 26, 2008, 01:06:35 PM
Roy utters a feral scream as he hooks his club's fangs under the legs of one of the orcs.
[spoiler]If Roy's trip is successful, his Imp. Trip attack will be a Sucking attack.
Touch Attack to Trip, Strength Check, Imp. Trip Attack, Damage, Sucking Attack (1d20+5, 1d20+2, 1d20+3, 1d8+2, 1d4=[5, 5], [14, 2], [16, 3], [1, 2], [2]) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1745469/)[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius September 26, 2008, 01:55:05 PM
[spoiler]Orc goes down: Trip Counter (1d20+3=11) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1745511/)

3 damage, heal 2.

And I really need to rewrite that ability name. Sucking attack sounds... awful.

Also, that is a total mess of rolls :P[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie September 27, 2008, 06:35:33 AM
Shaedof takes a few steps back to not get hit by a swinging club or a ferocious orc.

Then draws out its crossbow, aims and takes a shot at one of the orcs

[spoiler] choosing a position and picking a orc to minimize the penalties
Attack 1d20+2 = 18
Damage 1d6= 4 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1746438/) [/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: EjoThims September 27, 2008, 08:23:19 AM
Guthfrith steps forward slightly and pulls his razorblade out quickly, then drags it over his arm, creating yet another crimson slash.* The blood that wells up slides down to his fingers, at which point he flings (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1746465/) it towards the standing, undamaged Orc.

Sadly, he missed entirely.

[spoiler]
* 2 damage taken for using Affliction of Gluttony.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius September 29, 2008, 11:50:17 AM
Roy utters a feral scream as he hooks his club's fangs under the legs of one of the orcs. His tripping attack succeeds, knocking his foe to the floor and following up with a quick strike that gashes the beast across the leg. The success of his attack gives him fresh strength, staring down the other two and letting them know that he is stronger than they thought.

Shaedof takes a few steps back to not get hit by the swinging club of a ferocious orc, and launches an arrow at the left-most creature. The arrow strikes cleanly, burying itself between the ribs and causing grievous harm. The orc wavers, but stays on his feet.

Guthfrith steps forward slightly and pulls his razorblade out quickly, then drags it over his arm, creating yet another crimson slash. The blood that wells up slides down to his fingers, at which point he flings it towards the standing, undamaged Orc, but his attack is misguided, and slips to the side.

The orcs press in around Roy, slashing with their weapons as they cut at his limbs. One strikes home, but he is able to fend off two other attacks, and even get in a quick strike against the creature he had tripped last round.

[spoiler]Players, Round #1:
Roy: Trip for 3 damage, 2 heal.
Mini: Damage 4.
Guthfrith: Failed Ritual Touch Attack.

Damage: 8 to Roy (healed 2), 3 to Orc #1, 4 to Orc #2, 2 to Gutfroth.

Order for Round #2:
Orcs: 1d20+4=15, 1d20+4=9, 1d20+4=8 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1748726/). Orc Damage: 2d4+4=7 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1748728/). Roy is getting it very painfully.

The third orc stands up before attacking, generating an AoO from Roy.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger September 29, 2008, 04:45:00 PM
Roy slams his club into the orc's face as it tries to rise.
[spoiler]Roy takes his AoO:
1d20+3, 1d8+2=[20, 3], [8, 2] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1749215/)
Crit confirm and damage (1d20+3, 1d8+2=[13, 3], [8, 2]) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1749220/)

If it's dead (seems likely...) Roy will move onto the Orc#3.
trip touch, trip str, IT attack, IT damage (1d20+5, 1d20+2, 1d20+3, 1d8+2=[3, 5], [7, 2], [11, 3], [8, 2]) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1749232/)
and whiffs...
[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie September 30, 2008, 05:01:32 AM
Shaedof shoot another arrow at one of the boodied orcs, but misses completely.

He takes up a position within range of his crossbow, but with a clear path to run away; these orcs are tough as hell!
[spoiler]Crossbow arrow: 1d20+4=8
Damage: 1d6=5 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1750096/) [/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: EjoThims September 30, 2008, 10:54:25 AM
Guthfrith tries again (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1750264/) against the undamaged Orc.

And misses again.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius September 30, 2008, 12:02:19 PM
Roy smashes the orc into the ground as it tries to rise, killing it instantly. Turning his attention to another of the foul beasts, he swings. Overswinging, his weapon skitters past the orc, leaving it unharmed.

Shaedof shoot another arrow at one of the boodied orcs, but misses completely, his bolt buried in a tree past the orc. He shifts again, taking up a position within range of his crossbow, but with a clear path to run away; these orcs are tough as hell!

Guthfrith gashes his arm again, pointing it at that same orc. Sadly, his aim is as poor as it was before, and the magical essence misses.

Each orc dances in, their falchions gashing at Roy, but neither appears skilled with their weapon, and each tangles the other, fouling their attacks.

[spoiler]Players, Round #2:
Roy: AoO: Kill. Trip: Miss.
Mini: Arrow: Miss.
Guthfrith: Affliction: Miss.

Damage: Killed Orc #1, 2 to Guthfrith. Orc #2 4 damage from round #1.

Order for Round #2:
Orcs: 1d20+4=5, 1d20+4=8 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1750339/). The Orcs decided to suck it this round.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger September 30, 2008, 02:06:37 PM
Panting slightly, and feeling a touch desperate, Roy places his shield hand on the haft of his club before sweeping it under the legs of the undamaged orc.
[spoiler]
Trip Touch, Trip Str, IT attack, IT damage (1d20+5, 1d20+2, 1d20+3, 1d8+3=[16, 5], [11, 2], [5, 3], [3, 3]) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1750424/)[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: EjoThims October 01, 2008, 09:28:06 AM
Guthfrith delays, as his obvious worthlessness is a waste of energy.

Oh, woe...
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie October 01, 2008, 11:17:22 AM
Another crossbow bolt flies thorugh the air
[spoiler] Crossbow 1d20+2 = 12
Damage 1d6 = 1 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1751382/) [/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius October 01, 2008, 02:34:49 PM
Panting slightly, and feeling a touch desperate, Roy places his shield hand on the haft of his club before sweeping it under the legs of the undamaged orc, who manages to fend off the attack to remain standing.

Shaedof launches bolt at one of the boodied orcs, but his bolt skips off their leather armour, leaving a scratch but nothing more.

Guthfrith delays, as his obvious worthlessness is a waste of energy. "Oh, woe...".

Both orcs strike, weapons at the ready. One misses completely, swinging at nothing but open air, distracted by the bolt skipping off his shoulder. The other strikes at Roy, but is caught and deflected.

[spoiler]Players, Round #3:
Roy: Trip counter: 1d20+3=15 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1751615/), Trip Fails.
Mini: Arrow: Miss.
Guthfrith: Affliction: Miss.

Damage: Orc #2 4 damage from round #1.

Order for Round #4:
Orcs: 1d20+4=14, 1d20+4=5 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1751632/)
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie October 01, 2008, 02:50:38 PM
Right before launching another bolt at the remaining orc, he realises he has a far better attack to take down the orc. above all it will only incapacitate the orc, not kill it, so it can become fuel for his ritual.

Grasp the Lifeblood DC 16  :eh
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger October 01, 2008, 03:13:23 PM
"Tough bastards," Roy mutters as he once again sweeps his club under the legs of the undamaged orc. He curses as the orc stands strong against his attempt.
[spoiler]Trip touch, trip str, IT att, IT DMG (1d20+5, 1d20+2, 1d20+3, 1d8+3=[16, 5], [2, 2], [12, 3], [6, 3]) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1751720/)[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius October 01, 2008, 04:58:24 PM
"Tough bastards," Roy mutters as he once again sweeps his club under the legs of the undamaged orc. He curses as the orc stands strong against his attempt.

Right before launching another bolt at the remaining orc, he realises he has a far better attack to take down the orc. above all it will only incapacitate the orc, not kill it, so it can become fuel for his ritual.

The grievously wounded orc, seeing his friend captive in the wrappings of hostile magic, drops his weapon and flees, sprinting away as fast as possible.

[spoiler]Players, Round #4:
Roy: Trip Fails. You'd have killed them if you'd just tried to hit them by now  :P
Mini: Grasp the Lifeblood - 1d20-2=10 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1752004/). Orc fails and is paralyzed.

Damage: Orc #2 4 damage from round #1. Orc #3 paralysed.

Order for Round #5:
Last Orc: Flee
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie October 01, 2008, 05:04:06 PM
Shaedof shouts against him party members: Do not kill the orc! I shall use it as fuel for my ritual! I just need someone to help me later to tie him up

and to the other orc:
If you want to live, surrender now or Die like that petty friend of yours!
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: EjoThims October 01, 2008, 06:14:10 PM
Kill the monster, but make it quick, not even they should suffer this cruel world long.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger October 01, 2008, 06:37:41 PM
Roy smashes his club into the orc's face, attempting to knock it out. But he somehow misses...
[spoiler]Nonlethal att, damage (1d20-1, 1d8 3=[3, -1], [5, 3]) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1752243/)[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius October 01, 2008, 06:51:29 PM
[spoiler]It's paralyzed, how the hell did you miss it?[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger October 01, 2008, 07:10:48 PM
[spoiler]I rolled to attack...and got a two...Can I nonlethal Coup de grace?[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius October 01, 2008, 07:26:38 PM
[spoiler]Just do it, makes it faster[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie October 02, 2008, 04:24:53 AM
Shaedof performs his ritual while the orc lays unconscious on the ground and gradually the little kobolt seems to grow muscles and at the end of the ritual, the Kobolt looks more like a bodybuilder than the fragile kobolt it used to be.

There, now we can go kick some ass!

[spoiler]I used Minor Shroud Self to leech the Orc's strength for one day and increase my BAB to 1. Ritual takes 1 minute [/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius October 02, 2008, 01:19:53 PM
The fight over, the heroes gather themselves, dusting their wounds and picking over the bodies. There is little to be found aside from some coin and the weapons that the orcs carried.

Clubbing the paralyzed orc in the head, Roy and Guthfrith watched as Shaedof went about his ritual, preparing the ground around the orc before stabbing it in the heart. Gradually the little kobold seems to grow muscles and at the end of the ritual, the kobold looks more like a bodybuilder than the fragile kobold it used to be.

[spoiler]Do you follow the fleeing orc, or head off in another direction?

Split 10gp and 3 Falchions.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger October 02, 2008, 01:33:44 PM
Roy scoops up the gold into an empty pouch on his belt. "We can divide this later. But now I suggest we follow that orc. He should lead us to more." Roy starts out in the direction the orc ran off in, club in hand.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie October 02, 2008, 03:58:57 PM
Shaedof will not be interrupted during his ritual
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger October 02, 2008, 05:09:10 PM
Roy waits for the Kobold, but he complains the whole time. Muttering about little  lizard-rats slowing him down.
Then see above.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man October 02, 2008, 07:25:32 PM

  Vorgon stays in the back, evaluating their they have formidable skill; he did not have to intervene at all. Perhaps it would be possible to save the people of this town after all ...
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie October 03, 2008, 07:41:18 AM
after completion of the ritual, Shaedof quickly runs after the impatient Roy to chase down more orcs
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: EjoThims October 03, 2008, 09:07:07 AM
Guthfrith follows, wallowing in his pathetic existence.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius October 03, 2008, 12:33:51 PM
Renewed from their fight, they jog after the fleeing orc. The trail through the woods is clear, the orc having battered the trees and brush in his headlong rush to be free of them. After marching for some ten minutes through the bracken, they hear the noise of guttural orcish coming from the trees ahead. A quick glance tells them it is not the main camp, but rather a set of outliers, an advance camp.

The heroes quickly gather, conferring over their next course of action.

[spoiler]Holdover damage: Guth 4,  Roy 6

I'm going to kill Guthfrith just to put ME out of my misery  :fu[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger October 03, 2008, 01:09:00 PM
Need a scout... Roy looks around at his companions. Vargon and Guthfrith would surely trip over their own feet and alert the whole camp. I would be little better. The kobold, however... Shaedof, we need to know about this encampment before we strike. Could you make an attempt to get close to them and estimate their numbers and the general layout of their camp?
Roy looks at the gash across his shoulders. Vargon, would you happen to know any of the spells of the Flonha?
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie October 04, 2008, 06:20:51 AM
Sure I could go ahead, but I am not as stealthy as the other kobolts for I have chosen a more civilised profession than thievery. I could of course try. Let me first craft a small tripwire, so you can have advantage over the orcs when they show up.

[spoiler] Setting trap (1d20+14=21) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1755449/) [/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger October 04, 2008, 01:44:34 PM
[spoiler]Other kobold?[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie October 04, 2008, 03:52:38 PM
: TheWordSlinger  October 04, 2008, 01:44:34 PM
[spoiler]Other kobold?[/spoiler]
[spoiler]addes the s to indicate racial, not specific kobolt. [/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius October 06, 2008, 11:50:01 AM
Trap set, the kobold slips ahead through the trees, his small size compensating in some ways for his less-than-silent progress. Tucked behind a tree, a quick glance into the camp shows at least three orcs in view, including the badly wounded one from their prior encounter. That orc is shouting and yelling, pointing back through the trees in the general direction of Shaedof and Roy. The others grumble and argue with him, including once even smacking him, but finally begin to tread ahead, heading down the path towards Shaedof.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie October 06, 2008, 12:04:56 PM
Quickly and silently Shaedof runs back to inform his teammembers and to take up strategic positions behind the tripwire. He waits until the orcs are within 60feet to use his mind fucking ability.

[spoiler] Move Silently: 1d20+2=22
Hide: 1d20+6=21 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1758038/) 

Oh hell yeah, I am fast and stealthy![/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger October 06, 2008, 12:37:55 PM
Roy holds his club in his shield hand and draws a throwing knife and holds it ready to hit the first, preferably injured, orc to get within fifteen feet.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius October 07, 2008, 02:27:49 PM
The orcs stomp through the trees, making no attempt at stealth, the wounded now in the back, sulking and growling. Shaedof skitters through the woods ahead of them, making his way back past the tripwire without being caught.

Turning and shouting, the lead orc gestures to the left and the right, and the orcs begin disappearing into the brush and digging themselves in, clearly building an ambush for the enemies they expect to follow the trail.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: EjoThims October 07, 2008, 02:44:25 PM
Oh, woe to be me... I can hear them coming!


Guthfrith stands his razorblade drawn, ready to try again at subduing an Orc.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger October 07, 2008, 05:09:00 PM
Roy sheathes his knife and grips his club in both hands. With a howl of fury he rushes at the nearest Orc, aiming to crush him in a single blow.
[spoiler]Rage, Crushing Blow.
Attack and damage (1d20+5, 1d8+9=[16, 5], [6, 9]) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1759808/)
Would I gain Martial Points from Rage? Would I lose them when the rage ended? Can I go below 0 Martial points?[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius October 07, 2008, 05:28:49 PM
[spoiler]No, only permanent/item increases would benefit points, as with spells. Thus, no. And then no.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man October 08, 2008, 04:35:47 AM

  "The Flonha? Yes - but not today, today I have the knowledge of the Wide Shallow Sea. Witness, the Hegwyd are not forgotten!"

  [spoiler][a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1760590/"]for initiative (1d20-1=9)[/a]

  Vorgon readies a touch attack (+0 sp) 2d6 (1 sp) Elemental Fury for the first orc that comes into range. 

  Strat tell me if I messed up the calculations here.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie October 08, 2008, 06:47:03 AM
Shaedof sits behind his tripwire and yells:
Weaklings! You have already been spotted! You are a disgrace to all the orcs that still live on this planet! Show yourselves and fight like the brutal warriors you claim to be!

Having said it, Shaedof readies to use Grasp the Lifeblood (=Mindfuck :P) on two orcs as they come into range.

[spoiler] If I see Roy charging in and the orcs are still out of my 60ft reach, I run into reach of my mindfuck and use it on the nearest orcs.
Initiative (1d20+2=7) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1760646/)  ...meh[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: EjoThims October 08, 2008, 11:09:40 AM
8 Init (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1761091/)
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius October 08, 2008, 11:34:07 AM
The orcs turn, roaring and shouting at the kobold, and charge through the underbrush, snapping branches and crushing plants beneath their feet. They are quick to rush, and are almost upon the heroes before they react. The first of the orcs leaps towards Roy and Shaedof, only to be caught by the tripwire and slam to the ground a few feet in front of the two heroes. The other orc vaults the wire, his longsword swinging for Roy, catching him across the arm, leaving a red gash.

Vorgon shouts "The Flonha? Yes - but not today, today I have the knowledge of the Wide Shallow Sea. Witness, the Hegwyd are not forgotten!" A bolt of magical energy flies from his hand, blasting the first of the slower orcs. It is a perfect strike, and the orc bursts into flames, falling to the ground.

Guthfrith draws the energy from within himself, tossing it at the nearest orc. His aim once again slips awry, and his energy and lifeforce is wasted.

Shaedof waits till they are in range, then unleashes his mental assault upon the poor creatures. The two nearest orcs crumble beneath his mental assault, their bodies riven and stiff.

Roy, his timing thrown off, swings his club, crushing the orc in front of him in a bloody spray. Paralyzed and helpless, it was an easy kill.

The last of the orcs, wounded from the battle before, sees the actions of the party and turns and flees, his steps once more carrying him further into the forest, leaving his one living comrade paralyzed in the grasp of the small kobold.

[spoiler]Orc Initiative: 1d20=5, 1d20=14, 1d20=6, 1d20=12 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1761087/). Wounded guy is Mr 5.

Total initiative order:
14 Orc - Falchion. Tripped. 1d20=8 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1761094/)
12 Orc - Longsword / Shield (+2). Attack: 1d20+4=19 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1761095/). Damage: 1d8+3=5 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1761100/)
9 Straw: Attack: 1d20-1=12 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1761103/). Damage: 2d6=12 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1761104/)
8 Ejo Attack: 3. Total Fail :P
7 Mini. Saving throws against: 1d20-2=12, 1d20-2=8 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1761111/). Orc #1 and #2 paralyzed.
6 Orc - Morningstar / Shield (+2) - Killed by Vorgon/Straw.
5 Orc - Falchion
Roy - Attack and damage (1d20+5, 1d8+9=[16, 5], [6, 9]). Orc #2 splattered.

Missing Init: Roy.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger October 08, 2008, 01:07:26 PM
[spoiler]Init (1d20-4=0) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1761274/)
lawlz[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie October 08, 2008, 01:59:17 PM
Shaedof sees one orc trying to flee, and does nothing about it :P
Oh no you're not leaving your friends here to get backup! Fall down and bow for my might!

Shaedof tries to brainlock the orc who lies on the ground 10 feet before him.

Furthermore, whether he succeeds or fails, he mindfucks two other orcs.

[spoiler]I use my Mindfuck on the fleeing orc... can I hit 2 of em? [/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius October 08, 2008, 02:15:26 PM
[spoiler]Out of range, and you'd lose concentration on your current one. Remember, running is 4x normal speed, which is 120 feet for Mr Orc.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger October 08, 2008, 02:53:39 PM
Shaedof, must you be the one to slay this orc, if you wish to gain his strength? If not, I know of an ancient technique that will allow me to drain some of his life force to repair my broken body that I would surely like to use.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie October 09, 2008, 05:05:08 AM
Shaedof Laugh loudly; There are plenty of orcs to go around! You take one, and I'll take a second one
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius October 13, 2008, 01:02:13 PM
Roy's weapon crashes into the Orc, killing it easily and taking its lifeforce for himself. Feeling refreshed and strengthened by the experience, he follows the fleeing Orc easily, moving down the path that it has left. Shaedof and the others follow, spread out slightly amongst the trees.

An arrow thuds into the ground at Roy's feet, and ducking to the side and looking up into the trees, he sees and hears an orc sentry, for the sentry is standing and shouting, his voice echoing loudly amidst the woods.

[spoiler]Heal 4 from the Orc.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger October 13, 2008, 02:43:04 PM
[spoiler]Initiative (1d20-4=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1767674/)[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: EjoThims October 13, 2008, 08:42:26 PM
Guthfrith follows Roy, blood trailing down his arms and dripping from his razorblade, leaving a crimson trail of teardrops.

As he sees the sentry, Guthfrith flicks his wrist at the Orc, sending out a stream of blood towards it.

[spoiler]5 Init (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1768125/)
Ranged Touch 10. (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1768821/)[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie October 14, 2008, 03:47:16 PM
Shaedof moves within 60 feet of the sentry under the cover of trees and bushes and uses his mindfuck ability on the orc.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius October 20, 2008, 05:09:07 PM
The orc shudders as the magic from Shaedof passes over its body, shaking and nearly falling from the tree before he steadies, glares, and launches an arrow at the small kobold. The magic disrupted his aim, and his arrow fell well short, harming no one.

[spoiler]Orc Save: 1d20-2=18 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1777168/).
Orc Attack: 1d20=2 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1777177/).[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger October 20, 2008, 06:44:49 PM
Roy moves to fifteen feet away from the orc while drawing a throwing knife, he then throws it at the sentry.
[spoiler]
knife attack, damage (1d20+3, 1d6+2=[9, 3], [4, 2]) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1777615/)[/spoiler]

: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius October 20, 2008, 07:29:10 PM
[spoiler]Remember, this is the sentry in the tree[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: EjoThims October 21, 2008, 03:39:34 PM
Guthfrith delays again, since he is so utterly useless.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie October 22, 2008, 06:14:09 AM
Eat this Sheadof says while he launches a crossbow bolt at the orc in the tree. after that he quickly uns for cover behind a tree while reloading his bow.

Ha, you are no match for the great Shaedof!

[spoiler]
Bolt: 1d20+4=17
Damage: 1d6=6) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1779878/)
/me loves his crossbow  :love
[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius October 22, 2008, 11:43:09 AM
Shaedof's arrow streaks through the trees, parting the branches and catching the orc square in the eye, piercing it and striking it dead. The orc slips and falls from the branch, crashing to the ground with a loud thud.

More cries can be heard from the forest ahead, growing louder after the resounding crash of the orc. The enemies making them are not yet visible, but their passage through the underbrush is loud and approaching rapidly.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger October 22, 2008, 01:45:28 PM
Roy listens, attempting to determine the number of approaching orcs.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius October 23, 2008, 05:15:37 PM
Roy cocks his ear, listening to the grumble and the shouts. It is hard to catch the differences amongst the trees, but there are perhaps three or five orcs coming for them, enough that he knows to be worried.

[spoiler]Listen: 1d20+2=15 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1782060/)[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie October 23, 2008, 07:19:42 PM
Shaedof doesn't wait to see the orcs appear from the bushes and attempts to hide while he scans the bushes for orcs to use his mindfuck ablity on

[spoiler]
Hide: 1d20+6=25
Spot: 1d20+0=8 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1782273/)
[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger October 23, 2008, 08:39:49 PM
Roy also tries to hide himself, slightly more toward where the orcs are coming from than Shaedof, hoping to raise up and strike any orcs that Shadof can't mind fuck.
[spoiler]Hide (1d20+2=9) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1782354/)
spot (1d20 2=10) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1782355/)
sweet[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius October 24, 2008, 01:56:31 PM
Shaedof is able to slide into the underbrush, making him all but invisible amidst the green branches. He gathers his magic within himself, staring out at where he expects the first of the orcs to come crashing through. Roy attempts the same, but his attempts are far less successful, and he is clearly visible when the orcs come crashing into the clearing.

They are spread out, a thin line of five crashing through the woods, hunting for the party. As they spot the party, they turn and begin to converge on Roy and the other visible party members. Suddenly, one stops dead, its brain frozen to a halt by the magic of Shaedof.

[spoiler]Initiative: 1d20=9, 1d20=2, 1d20=19, 1d20=3, 1d20=19 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1783422/)

Save against Shaedof: 1d20-2=5 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1783424/). Success! :P[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger October 24, 2008, 02:53:18 PM
[spoiler]Initiative (1d20-4=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1783451/)
Oh good, I'm not dead last...[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie October 27, 2008, 05:55:11 AM
[spoiler] i can mindfuck two at a time if they are within 60ft of eachother...

Initiative (1d20+2=20) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1786833/)

Even invisiblecastle knows its my birthday  :P[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius October 27, 2008, 11:57:18 AM
[spoiler]10 feet of one another.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius October 27, 2008, 12:46:56 PM
The first two orcs stop charge, staring at their frozen comrade. Roaring, each one pulls a javelin from a case across their shoulders, heaving the weapons at Shaedof. The weapons falls short, burying themselves in the ground.

[spoiler]Initiative Order Round #1:
20 - Shaedof - Concentrating on Paralysis (I assume)
19 - Orc - Paralysed by Shaedof
19 - Orc - Attack Shaedof. 1d20+1=10, 1d20+1=3 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1787111/)
9 - Orc
4 - Roy
3 - Orc
2 - Orc


Need actions and initiative from Roy, Straw_Man, EjoThims.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger October 27, 2008, 12:57:38 PM
Roy charges at the nearest orc who hasn't acted yet, swinging his club under it's legs.
[spoiler]Touch att, str check, IT att, IT dmg (1d20+5, 1d20+2, 1d20+3, 1d8+2=[13, 5], [2, 2], [14, 3], [3, 2]) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1787137/)
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF-[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius October 27, 2008, 01:02:14 PM
[spoiler]That's about the 5th time you would have killed the orc by just attacking it and not tripping.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: EjoThims October 28, 2008, 11:09:10 AM
Guthfrith mumbles and whines to himself for a moment before finally acting, sending a splatter of the blood from his arms past the nearest Orc, once more missing completely.

[spoiler]Init (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1788407/)

Ranged touch (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1788410/)

0 charges left for ritual[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius October 28, 2008, 11:34:23 AM
Repost of Round #1

The first two orcs stop charge, staring at their frozen comrade. Roaring, each one pulls a javelin from a case across their shoulders, heaving the weapons at Shaedof. The weapons falls short, burying themselves in the ground.

Roy charges at a foe, slicing his club across the legs. The orc catches it easily on his weapon, swinging and slashing with a shortsword in response. The blow is poorly timed, and Roy is easily able to sidestep the attack. Another orc circles around him, swinging a heavy club at Roy's back, but the weapon thuds harmlessly into the armour and falls away.

Guthfrith mumbles and whines to himself for a moment before finally acting, sending a splatter of the blood from his arms past the nearest Orc, once more missing completely.

[spoiler]Initiative Order Round #1:
20 - Shaedof - Concentrating on Paralysis (I assume)
19 - Orc - Paralysed by Shaedof
19 - Orc - Attack Shaedof. 1d20+1=10, 1d20+1=3 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1787111/)
9 - Orc - Attack Shaedof.
4 - Roy - Failed Trip.
3 - Orc - Short Sword. Attack Roy 1d20+3=6, 1d20+5=13 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1788424/)
2 - Orc - Club. Flank and Attack Roy.
1 - Guthfrith - Sucking.

Need actions and initiative from Straw_Man. Although at this rate, he'll manage a -1 initiative. Anyone else getting the feeling that IC just makes everyone fail at everything?[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger October 28, 2008, 02:55:20 PM
Roy's nostrils flare as he inhales deeply in a Hauthurian war-breath. He grasps his club in both hands and again attempts to take the legs out from under the orc in front of him.
[spoiler]Rage...
Trip, str, att, dmg (1d20+7, 1d20+4, 1d20+5, 1d8+6=[7, 7], [9, 4], [2, 5], [7, 6]) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1788662/)[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie October 29, 2008, 01:16:25 PM
The little Kobolt runs away somewhat, seeking cover behind the bushes before mindfucking two other orcs.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius October 29, 2008, 03:21:11 PM
Round #2

Shaedof scurries away, lashing out with his will as he does so. He catches one Orc in the bloody net of his mind, but another manages to slip away, resisting the invasive attack of the ritualist.

One of the orcs who had thrown his javelin at Shaedof chases after him, churning through the terrain to swing at the retreating kobold. His attack cracks the air behind the kobold, missing. The second follows closely, his attack gashing the ground behind Shaedof.

Roy swings at one of the two orcs circling him, his attack parried. After a momentary struggle, the orc is able to throw off Roy's weapon, although his counter strike fails. However, taking advantage of the momentary lapse in Roy's defenses, the second orc crashes his orc into the back of the human, striking it painfully.

[spoiler]Initiative Order Round #1:
20 - Shaedof - Attempting Re-Paralysis
19 - Orc - Paralysed by Shaedof 1d20-2=6, 1d20-2=16 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1789915/)
19 - Orc - Attack Shaedof. 1d20+3=11 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1789923/)
9 - Orc - Attack Shaedof. 1d20+3=12 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1789938/)
4 - Roy - Failed Trip. Again. Two kills if you just attack normally. These are Orcs, mate :P
3 - Orc - Short Sword. Attack Roy. Resist Trip: 1d20+3=18 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1789927/). Attack: 1d20+3=7, 1d20+3=21 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1789929/).
2 - Orc - Club. Flank and Attack Roy. Damage: 1d6+3=5 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1789933/).
1 - Guthfrith - Sucking.

Need actions and initiative from Ejo, Straw_Man.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man October 29, 2008, 08:12:52 PM

[spoiler]Initiative (1d20-1=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1790246/)
[/spoiler]
"Burn."

[spoiler]A 2d6 Elemental Fury (DC 16) aimed at the orc closest to Shaedof, followed by a move and unsheath weapon to the closest orc in a straight line.
[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger October 29, 2008, 09:07:21 PM
"No time for subtlety," Roy says to himself, slamming his club into the gut of the orc in front of him, becoming more vitalized by the sight of the orc's splattered bones.
[spoiler]att, dmg, sucking att (1d20+5, 1d8+6, 1d4=[15, 5], [4, 6], [4]) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1790321/)[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: EjoThims October 29, 2008, 10:17:24 PM
Guthfrith approaches the paralyzed Orc, razorblade gripped tight in his hand.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius October 30, 2008, 11:16:51 AM
Round #3

Shaedof scurries away, lashing out with his will as he does so. He catches one Orc in the bloody net of his mind, but another manages to slip away, resisting the invasive attack of the ritualist. He mutters at the orc, whose mind is far stronger than it should be against his attacks.

Two orcs strike at Shaedof, but the attacks are uncoordinated and easily avoided.

Vargon lashes out with a bolt of elemental energy, catching one orc in a spray of elemental energies. The orc growls and stares at him, promising coming death.

Roy swings at one of the two orcs circling, crashing the weapon into the ribs and cutting through the thin armour. Blood trickles up the blade towards Roy, who stands taller and stronger as he turns to face the second orc. That orc crashes his shortsword down into the shoulder of the historian, driving the weapon deep and wounding his opponent grievously. Grinning, the orc likes the blood from the blade as Roy staggers before him.

[spoiler]Initiative Order Round #3:
20 - Shaedof - Attempting Re-Paralysis
19 - Orc - Paralysed by Shaedof 1d20-2=15, 1d20-2=8 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1790863/)
19 - Orc - Attack Shaedof. 1d20+3=5, 1d20+3=7 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1790866/)
9 - Orc - Attack Shaedof. Reflex Save vs Vargon: 1d20=18 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1790868/).
4 - Roy - Kill strike on an orc, heal 4 damage.
4 - Vargon - Spell Attack. Saved.
3 - Orc - Short Sword. Attack Roy: 1d20+3=23 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1790871/). Critical: 1d20+3=19 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1790872/). Damage: 2d6+6=11 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1790873/). Ouch.
2 - Orc - Killed by Roy.
1 - Guthfrith - Melee range of paralysed orc.

Current damage done: Roy 16 (Healed 4). Init #9 Orc 4.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger October 30, 2008, 12:54:21 PM
"Well...fuck..." Roy mutters as he stares at the new hole in his stomach, before he collapses in a heap.
[spoiler]Roy's at -8...[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: EjoThims October 30, 2008, 01:31:24 PM
Guthfrith places his razorblade against the paralyzed Orc's throat, pushing the point deep.

[spoiler]Full round CDG on paralyzed Orc. Auto-hit and auto-crit for 2 damage. Orc has to make a DC 12 Fort save or die.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man October 30, 2008, 02:12:00 PM
[spoiler]
Wait, the orc made its save! Okay, its dead! :)[/spoiler]

"Damn" He notices Roy fall and makes a quick decision.
[spoiler]
Vorgon ignores the orc he moved up to and moves up to Roy (move) while puling out a potion (free) and administers the potion (move). Can I be fighting defensively for this and taking the oaths that will open me up to the least amount of AoOs?[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie October 31, 2008, 11:33:46 AM
The little kobold cleverly manages to dodge the blows of the two orcs who come charging at them. He takes a step back and uses the force of his mind to paralyse the orcs in front of him, so they can do him no harm
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius October 31, 2008, 11:38:47 AM
Round #4

Shaedof holds his ground, staring down the two orcs chasing after him, forcing his will into their mind.

Two orcs strike at Shaedof, but the attacks are uncoordinated and easily avoided. They are growling and angry, unable to believe the kobold keeps avoiding their strikes.

Vargon rushes over to heal Roy, dodging a strike from the standing orc to feed him a potion.

The orc standing over Roy turns and marches towards Vargon, cutting at him with his sword. Over eager and reckless from his strike against the downed human, he swings with all his might, cutting only the air near Vargon.

[spoiler]Initiative Order Round #4:
20 - Shaedof - Attempting Re-Paralysis
19 - Orc - Paralysed by Shaedof 1d20-2=13, 1d20-2=18 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1792003/)
19 - Orc - Attack Shaedof. 1d20+3=5, 1d20+3=13 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1792006/). These guys suck.
9 - Orc - Attack Shaedof.
4 - Roy - -8, Bleeding.
4 - Vargon - Heal Roy. 1d8+1=9 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1792031/).
3 - Orc - Short Sword. Attack Vargon: 1d20+3=6 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1792009/). AoO: 1d20+3=12 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1792015/).
2 - Orc - Killed by Roy.
1 - Guthfrith - CDG Orc. 1d20+3=16 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1792005/) Orc doesn't die.

Current damage done: Roy at 1 (Healed 9), Healpot. Init #9 Orc 4. Init #19 Orc 2.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie November 03, 2008, 12:02:08 PM
The little kobold thinks it to be good enough and takes a step to tear apart the orc laying paralyzed on the floor with his claws and bite attacks.

Tearing viciously and the one laying down, before attacking the one standing next to him. Blood seems to boil in the little kobolt's veins as he ferociously attacks his enemies.

[spoiler]
Claw: 1d20+3=6 - Damage: 1d3+3=4
Claw: 1d20+3=16 - Damage: 1d3+3=5
Bite: 1d20+4=21 - Damage: 1d4+3=6 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1796324/)
[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: AlisAtAn November 04, 2008, 05:16:38 PM

Initiative (1d20-3=15) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1798084/)

Loke comes stumbling out of the woods behind the team, supporting himself on a walking stick. Staring hauntingly at the closest orc, he says quitely and with a total lack of motivation "Boooh."


[spoiler]Haunting visage. DC19 or be shaken.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man November 04, 2008, 08:30:44 PM
Dripping the potion in Roy's mouth, one can visibly see the wounds knit, but not enough to restore him.

[spoiler]
Amount of healing. (1d8 1=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1798349/)
Sorry Word.
[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius November 04, 2008, 08:35:07 PM
: Straw_Man  November 04, 2008, 08:30:44 PM

Dripping the potion in Roy's mouth, one can visibly see the wounds knit, but not enough to restore him.

[spoiler]
Amount of healing. (1d8 1=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1798349/)

Sorry Word.
[/spoiler]



I already did this in the post above.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: EjoThims November 04, 2008, 08:45:49 PM
Guthfrith continues to saw at the Orc's neck with his razorblade.

[spoiler]GCD again, 2 damage again, DC 12 Fort or die again.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man November 04, 2008, 09:35:50 PM

Seeing Roy healed Vorgon goes back to whats been working. He looks at the orcs that wounded Roy and says, "Burn".

Nearest orc, casting defensively if close enough to provoke AoO, Elmental Fury (8 elemental damg; DC 16)


Concentration check DC 15 (1d20 6=14) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1798461/)
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius November 05, 2008, 12:31:27 PM
Round #5

Shaedof turns on the orcs chasing him, bearing his teeth and his claws and jumping at them, slashing to one side and then the other. His first strike goes awry, scraping his claws against the armour of his foe, but his second is a clean strike, claws raking across the face of an orc, gouging deep enough to penetrate the skull. The orc flails and howls, falling backwards to clutch at its face, before shuddering and falling still. The second orc, already bearing the deep wound of Vargon's elemental strike, fails to dodge the following bite from Shaedof, and cries out as the kobold latches its jaws into the artery in the thigh. Blood sprays across the kobold as his foe collapses, bleeding to death on the ground.

As Shaedof releases his hold upon the mind of the orc, it shakes from its stupor, glaring at Guthfrith who stands before it, razor raised. Grasping its weapon in two hands, the orc swings a giant, clumsy blow at the head of Guthfrith. The blow flies wide, the orc unable to control the weapon so soon after shaking off his bodily paralysis.

A new entrant charges onto the field of battle, a wizened and evil looking creature who turns to face the orc near Vargon, his face momentarily glowing. The orc tries to glance away, but is captivated by the look and shudders, fear rolling across his face.

Vargon compounds the deadly assault, launching a bolt of crackling energy that sears the orc badly, leaving a weeping sore along the shoulder and arm of the orc. The orc roars, charging at Vargon, sword held high above his head. Vargon is unable to dodge the assault, and the orc crashes into him, cutting him badly across the ribs and arms, his thin armour protecting him little from the enraged creature.

Guthfrith shouts as the orc before him wakes from his stupor, and is saved from a deadly blow only by the remnants of the paralysis. Quickly, he gashes again at the throat of the orc with his razor, catching him a glancing blow across the shoulder, wounding the creature but not slaying it.

[spoiler]Initiative Order Round #5:
20 - Shaedof - Kicking Ass
19 - Orc - Attack Guthfrith. 1d20+3=11 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1799170/)/
19 - Orc - Killed by Shaedof.
15 - Loke - DC 19 Haunting Visage. 1d20-2=8 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1799176/)
9 - Orc - Killed by Shaedof and Vargon.
4 - Roy - 1 hit point. No Action this round.
4 - Vargon - Elemental Attack. 1d20=15 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1799177/). Succeeds, barely.
3 - Orc - Short Sword. Shaken. Attack Vargon: Shaken, Charge (1d20+3=17) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1799186/). Damage: 1d6+3=8 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1799188/)
2 - Orc - Killed by Roy.
1 - Guthfrith - Attack Orc. 1d20-2=17 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1799192/). Confirm Crit (1d20-2=8) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1799193/). Damage: 1.

Current damage done: Roy at 1. Init #19 Orc 3. Init #3 Orc 4. Vargon takes 8 damage.
Ejo: What is Guthfrith's current state of health?[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie November 05, 2008, 12:38:39 PM
Seeing the effectiveness of his claws and razorsharp teeth, Shaedof leaps at another orc close by swinging its claws to the poor orc's head.

[spoiler]
Claw 1d20+3=20         Damage: 1d3+3=5 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1799210/)

I'm assuming I cannot make a full attack, since no orcs are close enough to me?
[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: AlisAtAn November 05, 2008, 12:40:50 PM
Loke continues to stare into the eyes of the orc he scared.

OOC:

DC19 or shaken.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger November 05, 2008, 03:24:20 PM
Roy stumbles to his feet, blinking his eyes to focus his vision. His grip tightens on his club and he moves to attack the orc Loke's staring down.
[spoiler]Can Roy charge? I didn't think he could, but add +2 if he could...
att, dmg (1d20+3, 1d8+3=[13, 3], [1, 3]) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1799380/)[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man November 05, 2008, 03:49:22 PM

  Vorgon looks at orc in front of him and cautiously stalks around him hunting for an advantage while surreptitiously pulling out a potion with his off hand as he brandishes his handaxe in front of him.

[spoiler]  Looking for a flank that does not provoke AoO, if there is one I'll attack.


Flanked attack. (1d20 2 2=16) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1799398/)

  If not, I will take a 5 ft. step back, move away to some cover (trees, dead orcs, etc) and then down my potion.

Healing potion. (1d8 1=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1799401/)[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius November 05, 2008, 03:50:25 PM
[spoiler]No one is currently in melee range of Roy.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: EjoThims November 05, 2008, 04:10:43 PM
Guthfrith stumbles backwards in surprise as the Orc awakens. He then turns and runs, headed towards Shadeof and the others making quick work of the Orcs around them.

[spoiler]5' step back, 30' move to Shadeof, avoiding getting too close to any Orcs.

And I'm at 6 HP out of 15.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger November 05, 2008, 04:48:46 PM
: Stratovarius  November 05, 2008, 03:50:25 PM
[spoiler]No one is currently in melee range of Roy.[/spoiler]
[spoiler]That's why I moved :)[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie November 06, 2008, 11:55:38 AM
Shaedof seems to have entered a bloody rage and his sole purpose is to tear apart the last orc remaining. He charge at the orc laying on the floor and stabs it iwth his claw. Blood squirts in all directions as Shaedof manages to cut a major artery.

only when the orc stops moving does Shaedof stop cutting and biting it, before returning to a somewhat normal state. Naggered he sits down and takes a rest to realize what just happened

[spoiler]
Claw: 1d20+7=23, Damage: 1d3+3=6 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1800389/)
[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius November 06, 2008, 12:46:46 PM
Round #5

Shaedof seems to have entered a bloody rage and his sole purpose is to tear apart the last orcs remaining. He charge at the nearest orc and stabs it with his claw. Blood squirts in all directions as Shaedof manages to cut a major artery with a perfect claw strike. Only when the orc stops moving does Shaedof stop cutting and biting it, before returning to a somewhat normal state. Knackered he sits down and takes a rest to realize what just happened.

Roy, staggering to his feet, grasps his weapon in both hands and sets off on a lumbering charge, striking at the orc engaged with Vargon, the same orc who nearly kill him. Revenge upon his mind, he brings the club down in a stumbling, swinging arc that still connects solidly with the back of the orc's head. A wet crunching sound results, and the orc slumps to the ground, dead and broken.

The group of five looks around, the original four glancing up and down at the newcomer, this wizened and dangerous looking humanoid that ran from their path through the forest to assist. Still unsure, they gather together to confer on what is to be done. Overall, the party is in ragged shape, with many of the members clutching deep, bleeding wounds and tattered garments.

[spoiler]Initiative Order Round #5:
20 - Shaedof - Kicking Ass
19 - Orc - Killed by Guthfrith and Shaedof.
19 - Orc - Killed by Shaedof.
15 - Loke - DC 19 Haunting Visage. No roll needed.
9 - Orc - Killed by Shaedof and Vargon.
4 - Roy - Killing last orc.
4 - Vargon -
3 - Orc - Killed by Roy and Vargon.
2 - Orc - Killed by Roy.
1 - Guthfrith -

Current damage done: Roy at 1. Vargon taken 8 damage. Guthfrith at 6.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: AlisAtAn November 06, 2008, 01:06:34 PM
Aaaaye. I sure needed that. Lots of good fear to go around from those suckers. As he finishes his sentence Loke gives the closest orc a good smack with his walking staff and throws it away, clearly no longer concerned with needing it for support. Seeing the group staring at him, he stops mumbling and addresses them. But, let me introduce myself. I am Loke, a simple, good-hearted traveller, like you, I presume. Staring intently into the eyes of Shaedof he adds, And thats all you need to know. I`m all good and nice. Thats that. So, who are you then?

OOC:
[spoiler]
Bluff check. (1d20+7=23) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1800469/)
[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger November 06, 2008, 02:10:58 PM
Roy sits with his back against a tree for support, panting deeply. My name is Roy Hist, and all you need to know is that I want to eradicate the orcs from these woods. However... Roy looks down at the ragged state of his clothing and flesh. Some battles are lost by fighting too long. i suggest we retreat to town for now, and make another attempt at these woods on another day.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: AlisAtAn November 06, 2008, 02:35:25 PM
Ohhhh yeeessss. Slaughter. One of my favor... Err.... I mean... Right. Sometimes, evil has to perish, for good to prevail. Or something. Right. Thats what I meant. For the greater good. Thats what I`m seeking. I mean helping. Err... All good and pure! Thats me. Right. *Kicks the dead orc for good measures*
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man November 06, 2008, 03:29:13 PM

  "My thanks for your timely assistance Loke. We would be the worse for wear without you."

  [spoiler]Vargon is suspicious of this creature though, and wonder if he gets the Sense Motive modifier when the Bluff check seems unlikely or false?[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: EjoThims November 06, 2008, 03:41:09 PM
I'm... Guthfrith...

Guthfrith mumbles a few other words and sways in place, blood trailing down his arms in long ribbons.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger November 06, 2008, 03:53:54 PM
Roy attempts to stand, but sits after only getting only halfway up. Glancing at Loke and Shaedof he says Would one of you care to lend me a hand? We must return to the town before more orcs come upon us. But someone should check the orcs for valuables first.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: AlisAtAn November 06, 2008, 04:02:37 PM

Looking over Guthfrith and his wounds with a poorly hidden evil glee, he decides to ignore him.
Staring on Roy for a moment, as if he said something disgusting, Loke mumbles something about being weak and frail and instead starts checking the closest orc with eager fingers.

Search check (1d20+4=10) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1800574/)

: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius November 06, 2008, 04:10:28 PM
: Straw_Man  November 06, 2008, 03:29:13 PM
[spoiler]Vargon is suspicious of this creature though, and wonder if he gets the Sense Motive modifier when the Bluff check seems unlikely or false?[/spoiler]

[spoiler]+5 Bonus. It is rather hard to believe, especially since he did manage to scare the Orc right in front of you.[/spoiler]

: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man November 06, 2008, 07:46:21 PM

Vorgon goes to 'assist' Loke.


[spoiler]
Sense Motive Check. (1d20 1 5=13) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1800837/)

Search check. (1d20 5=17) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1800838/)[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius November 07, 2008, 12:25:58 PM
As the party searches through the remains of the orcs, it finds a poor collection of weapons, a few clubs, javelins, and a pair of shortswords, as well as a few battered and grimy coins in the pouches of the orcs. Little else is to be found among the corpses, at least as they lay scattered about.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger November 07, 2008, 01:00:13 PM
Alright. Roy takes a deep breath and rises again, taking on of the orc's javelins as a walking stick. I'm returning to town. Any wh wish to accompany me may. Roy starts off in the direction of the town.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: AlisAtAn November 07, 2008, 01:42:19 PM
After pocketing whatever gold he can get his hands on, Loke pats the orc he was searching on the cheek and wanders after Roy towards the town.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie November 07, 2008, 03:40:47 PM
Shaedof sees the others move to town, but think sit a wise idea to check up in the campsite he saw when scouting ahead.

When those who want to leave for town have done so, Shaedof sneaks away, seeking cover behind trees and in bushes to remain hidden from anyone who might be looking.

[spoiler]
Hide: 1d20+10=30 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1801679/)
Move Silently: 1d20+2 =10
Spot: 1d20+0=5 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1801684/)
He hides so good he cannot even see himself!  :lmao[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man November 07, 2008, 04:27:43 PM

  Vargon feels they should press on, but realises the extent of their wounds must be considered. Before the party departs though he will see if he can add or remove something to the scene to confuse and worry the orcs.

[spoiler]  Essentially he wants to make it look like some other force, a monster or what have you fought the orcs, hopefully making them more cautious about this new threat. Possibly carry away some of the bodies to make it seem an airborne creature snatched them up. What type of skill would I be using?[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius November 07, 2008, 04:41:21 PM
[spoiler]I'd assume a mixture of the Bluff and Hide skills. Bluff to rearrange, and Hide to hide the other marks.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man November 07, 2008, 04:48:51 PM

  "Wait, the battle is not over when the enemies present are dead. Let us confound and bring fear to the rest when they find this scene. Help me ..."

[spoiler]  Vorgon knows his weaknesses. He'll assist, but the actual work of doing it will have to come from someone who understands deception and stealth  :P


Bluff, Hide (1d20-2, 1d20-1=[13, -2], [8, -1]) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1801791/)[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: AlisAtAn November 07, 2008, 05:17:13 PM
Fear? Ohhh yess. Lets bring fear indeed. They should know fear. We are do-gooders after all. Fear is what we do, aye? Looking maliciously at the closest orc, Loke bends over it and presses his hand on the face of the orc for a few seconds. Anyone in the vicinity feels a putrid smell of rotten flesh from the fresh corpse... After placing a copper piece on both its eyes, he moves over to the next one and repeats the process. OOOhhh. Good one. That`ll scare them, aye? We are good guys, after all. We scare them. Aint no fun scaring them if there dead... Someone help me here. Stand them up, aye? With the help of the party, Loke places the orcs erect against a couple of trees and rams there javelins through there shoulders, nailing them in place. As Loke  starts walking towards the town, anyone inspecting the corpses will notice that they both have a handshaped mark of gangrene over there faces. Also, the corpses seem very fresh. Almost like they were still alive...

OOC:
[spoiler]Gentle Repose and artistic freedom with Inflict Moderate Wounds, for anyone wondering... :D[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man November 07, 2008, 05:19:49 PM

 "Ummm .... "

 [spoiler] I think I need another Sense Motive check here  :lol[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: AlisAtAn November 07, 2008, 05:30:02 PM
[spoiler]
I protest. Here is my first piece of evidence:

: Straw_Man  November 07, 2008, 04:48:51 PM

  "Wait, the battle is not over when the enemies present are dead. Let us confound and bring fear to the rest when they find this scene. Help me ..."

[spoiler]  Vorgon knows his weaknesses. He'll assist, but the actual work of doing it will have to come from someone who understands deception and stealth  :P


Bluff, Hide (1d20-2, 1d20-1=[13, -2], [8, -1]) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1801791/)[/spoiler]

Clearly the so-called do-gooder is trying to set a trap for poor, poor Loke who only wish to do good stuff. Who`s the evil one here?  :lol

Second piece of evidence:

: Straw_Man  November 07, 2008, 04:43:06 PM

  I see no reason to disbelieve you ugly and villainous seeming man  :lol

  Wait cha 25? What the freack are you?!

Clearly racism. I demand an apology.   :D

[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man November 07, 2008, 05:33:00 PM

  "Ummm ..." in a fearful voice. He's seen 'people' who enjoy their work before ...

   But it was his idea, and he will assist eventually.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius November 10, 2008, 12:01:59 PM
Shaedof at the Camp
Shaedof slides towards the apparently deserted orc camp, blending in easily with the surrounding foliage, but scuffing his clawed feet slightly on the brush scattered across the ground. Once he is within easy spotting distance of the camp, he tucks under a bush, glancing around to make sure there are no enemies near by, then proceeds to watch the camp, staring for signs of movement. His position is somewhat poorly chosen, though, and he can not see more than half the camp. What he can see appears empty.

Rest of the party
While Shaedof disappears into the woods, several of the others, the newcomer included, begin to rearrange the bodies of the orc, hiding some of the bloodstains and altering their placement and limbs, attempting to make it look as if a monster or some great beast attacked the orcs. Loke begins to work his magic, both literally and figuratively, as his spells restore some of the visual health of the orcs, before his hands burn their marks into the faces and bodies of the deceased foes, leaving them disfigured and strangely altered. It should be enough to confuse all but the brightest of searchers.

Alteration of the battlefield done, they follow Roy and the others back to town, looking to recover from their wounds and expenditures of the day. Only Shaedof remains out, scouting about the land.

[spoiler]Sorry for the slow response.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie November 10, 2008, 12:58:28 PM
Shaedof continues to sneak around camp, first observing the entire camp before making searches of the individual tents, taking with him anything that might contain value.

[spoiler]
New checks needed?

Hide: 1d20+6=14
Move Silently: 1d20+2=14
Spot: 1d20+0=2 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1805090/)

Invisiblecastle started hating me once again

Search: 1d20+8=16 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1806280/)
And again....
[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius November 10, 2008, 01:05:14 PM
[spoiler]You also need a search check[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius November 11, 2008, 11:08:24 AM
Shaedof slithers forward through the brush, slipping into the camp from one edge. He scans the surroundings, looking for any scent of movement, but sees little more than a few tents and a firepit placed in the middle of the camp. Satisfied that he is safe, he begins to search through the remains of the camp, finding little more than food and other basic supplies. It was orcish food at that, raw chunks of meat and old bread, little that would prove appetizing to a normal diet. A few javelins lay scattered about, but there was nothing much of note in this camp. It was what it looked like: the home to a small party of orcs.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie November 11, 2008, 11:10:49 AM
Shaedof looks if there is anything worth taking with him, and then heads back towards the village to rejoin his comrades.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: AlisAtAn November 11, 2008, 03:00:52 PM
Loke notices that Vorgon keeps looking at him out of the corner of his eye... So, devil-man. How come you`re here with all these naive and dum... Err I mean nice little do-gooders? Obviously you have fiendish blood and therefore must have lots of evil urges. Unlike, me ofcourse... I`m aasimar, you know. Me grandaddy was a Deva. Youknow, them people who kick your people`s ass. For the sake of do-gooding, ofcourse. You all deserved it, naturally. Zeal and all that crap.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man November 11, 2008, 04:59:30 PM

  "I'm cursed. I don't like to talk about it," said in a tone of frustration and just a leeettle menace.

  In a calmer tone of voice, "Your powers are unusual to me ... celestial, would you care to share your nature with me? I am a travelling writer and document many things for the benefit of future generations ...," and continues in distracted mumble if you naive sapients somehow survive anyway."
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: AlisAtAn November 11, 2008, 09:08:50 PM
Hm? Powers? Always with the power, you demons. I wont share my secrets, lest you use them for your evil schemes. I see right, through you, fiendblood! I kindly asked you not to ask questions, yet you keep pushing. Here I try and be a all good and nice, and you keep trying to turn me over to your evil ways! You will not succeed, demon! I am all good and nice, and that`s that! Loke mumbles to himself for a few minutes about gay halfbloods and obnoxious devils. Funnily, Vargon`s name keeps coming up in his mumbling.


OOC
[spoiler]
Yes, I know he totally missed the point of the inquiry, and took offense and started insulting for no good reason. :P Hot tempered little bastard is trying to manipulate the party into suspecting Vargon instead of himself of being evil, for anyone who doesnt see the pattern yet.
[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man November 12, 2008, 05:53:36 PM

  "....."

  Vorgon sweatdrops, and then walks faster to the town. He needs to be healed and then to see if there might be anyone of use there. And then if there's time, to curl up with a hot toddy.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: EjoThims November 12, 2008, 08:18:46 PM
Guthfrith follows everyone else back to town, silently stroking the flat of his razorblade up and down his arm.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius November 13, 2008, 12:21:31 PM
Back together in town, the five men regroup, looking about the village, meeting the eyes of the staring townsfolk who stare at the bloodied and battered members of the party. Roy, Vargon and Guthfrith, especially, are covered in blood, bandages once white stained a deep crimson, and trails of the substance running down their arms and torsos. The gentler among the villagers turn their eyes away, not wanting to look at the gore and the filth, but others come forward, some with buckets and cloth, and begin dabbing away the stained blood around the wounds. The three most wounded are bundled off quickly into the inn, where it is quickly apparent they will spend the night eating well and in bed, mothered over by worried townsfolk.

Shaedof and Loke are left to explore the town, and a small walk finds a fletcher, blacksmith, farrier, cooper, and wainwright, as well as a brewery attached to the back of the village hall. The rest of the structures are taken up by a few small houses and storage rooms, while around the hall is a scattered square full of disused market stalls. A quick question allows that the market is usually open one day per week.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie November 13, 2008, 12:28:33 PM
[diablotown mode] eat, sleep, eat, back to the battle [/diablotown mode]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: AlisAtAn November 13, 2008, 01:33:30 PM

Loke will discreetly ask around for a farm somewhere where he can see a mule. Doesnt have to be for sale. Preferably a small farm, poor, with few friends in town.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger November 13, 2008, 02:16:09 PM
Roy lays in bed, trying to relax and let his injuries mend.
As he sleeps, he dreams of gods of ancient times, great beings which surpass mortal description. Great beings who were forgotten, but who did not die.
[spoiler]Roy is attuning himself to the ancient Prayer techniques, selecting the Health and Hearth seed and attempting the Healer's Gift Era...
Know (Reli) (1d20+6=18) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1809836/)
Using one spell point and using effect one of Healer's Gift to heal self...
Healing (1d8+1=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1809854/)
[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius November 14, 2008, 12:01:51 PM
The best Loke can find is a mule in town, where the family wants to charge him 15 gp for the creature.

[spoiler]Also, Roy, don't forget you can use effect #1 from Healer's Gift on yourself as well.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: AlisAtAn November 14, 2008, 01:34:59 PM
Loke will make the farmer an offer he cant refuse. He`ll offer to buy it for 5gp complete with saddle, saddlebags, reins, and 10 days feed. And as a free bonus him and his family wont burn to death the following night in there sleep.

Actions:

Dread visage DC19 to soften him up, giving a -2 to saves.

Intimidate (1d20+14=31) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1811480/)
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius November 17, 2008, 11:43:44 AM
The farmer agrees to Odin's price, if he pays 10 gold.

[spoiler]Ready to go hunting when you guys are, just let me know what historians are attuned to and such-like[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: AlisAtAn November 17, 2008, 01:08:53 PM
I paid less for getting a ride from your daughter last week. Thats one dirty girl, I tell ya... All right. 10. But you load it up with saddles and whatnot. I`m too old and weak... Loke has the sense to keep a ready eye on the farmer while he saddles up the mule for him. He`ll ride back to town in a good mood, always happy to rob small-folks. He`ll stay in his room until the team is ready to head back, ordering roomservice whenever he needs something.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger November 17, 2008, 01:34:25 PM
[spoiler]Roy heals himself some more, still utilizing the Healer's Gift Effect 1
Healing (1d8+1=9) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1814699/)
[/spoiler]
Roy sits up in bed, marveling at the miraculous amount of healing his body underwent in the night. Those dreams... Roy holds his right hand in front of his eyes. A pale gold aura slowly comes into being around it. Guthfrith, come here.
[spoiler]Assuming Guthfrith wants to be healed (using Effect +1 and taking 1 damage...)
Healing (1d8+2=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1814719/)
And then using Effect #2 on Vargon, healing him 10 hp
[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: EjoThims November 17, 2008, 11:51:34 PM
Guthfrith rolls over and looks at Roy, shrugging a bit to let him do as he pleases.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius November 19, 2008, 01:29:00 PM
With the best wishes, and a few longing glances, from the townspeople, the heroes set their path back towards the woods. There are a few harsh glances in the direction of Guthfrith and Loke, however, for Guthfrith had become quite a pest to the healers of the village, always moaning and whining about the unfairness of life and the pain and suffering that he was forced to undergo. Even pointing out that much of it was self-inflicted did little to quiet the constant complaints and mutterings from the grumbling martyr.

Loke, on the other hand, had come across as a strange and unusual old creature, switching rapidly from one statement to another, and never quite settled in what he was saying. There were even rumours that he had threatened one old farmer, but so far those were being discounted.

Roy had woken from a feverish, violent dream that morning, imagining himself in the role of a great hero from a long ago battle, one that he could only dimly recall in his waking moments. A wave of soldiers had charged down upon him and his men, only to be broken upon the blades of their axes, a firm line holding fast in the swirling maelstrom of battle.

Vargon awakes that morning, his body and mind focusing inward upon the core of magical energy that resides within each living creature, calling and coaxing it to rise and suffuse his being, filling his flesh with its energy and power. Flames and ice flickers from his fingertips, and he strides out to meet the new day.

Shaedof's reptilian form slithers from the bed, once more the older and weaker form than that emboldened by the strength of the Orc. Grasping his pouch of ritualistic tools, he pats his crossbow and joins his comrades, nostrils already flaring at the thought of fresh orc blood running through his hands.

Together, they follow the broken and beaten track into the woods, the marks of their battles two days ago not swept aside yet by the dew and the rain. Their footsteps sink into the wet ground, thudding quietly as they made their way towards the campsite of the orcs, the last known place that they had found their foes. Perhaps only halfway there, some began to gather ominous feelings.

[spoiler]Spot checks please.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger November 19, 2008, 02:26:16 PM
[spoiler]Spot (1d20+2=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1817516/)
Roy has his eyes closed...[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: AlisAtAn November 19, 2008, 03:23:01 PM
[spoiler]Spot check (1d20 1=13) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1817569/) [/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man November 19, 2008, 04:14:13 PM

[spoiler]
Spot (1d20=9) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1817630/)

Makes you wish you had a familiar, eh?  :eh [/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: EjoThims November 19, 2008, 07:37:27 PM
[spoiler]Guthfrith was busy looking at Roy having his eyes closed. 6 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1817829/)[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius November 20, 2008, 12:07:51 PM
Three orcs charge from brush towards their foes, weapons and shields held at the ready as they break from cover, engaging the hated adventurers. A large orc, bulkier than the rest, stands from his cover, winging a javelin towards Roy, but it lands short. Growling and roaring, he points at his foes with a giant axe, marching forward into battle.

[spoiler]Apparently, you are all blind.
Orc initiatives: 1d20=4, 1d20=10, 1d20=17, 1d20=20 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1818687/)
Big Orc attack: 1d20+2=8 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1818683/).

Killing these four guys will make you level 2, btw.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger November 20, 2008, 12:22:22 PM
Roy shouts at the top of his lungs, charging to engage the big orc, his club gripped tightly in both hands.
[spoiler]Initiative (1d20+2=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1818692/) :banghead
Aimed Blow, Raging, Charge attack
Attack, damage (1d20+8, 1d8+6=[7, 8], [8, 6]) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1818694/)[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: AlisAtAn November 20, 2008, 01:51:17 PM

When everyone else has done there thing Loke will stare stupidly at the big orc. Loke and his mule is behind the rest of the team, ready to flee at a moments notice should they start loosing.


[spoiler]Initiative (1d20-3=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1818798/) Dooont worry Wordslinger. Loke got your back.  :D

Loathsome Visage DC19
[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man November 20, 2008, 02:32:22 PM

Vargon fixes the large orc with his eyes and murmers "Still". The skill of the Biyan flowing fresh through him he fixes another one casually and does speaks again as he heads for cover.

[spoiler]Initiative (1d20-1=18) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1818819/)

Yes - the Castle's hate has ended!!  :D

Standard action: Use The Body Stilled Motionless seed on the orc Roy is charging (DC 15 Will), then using the Repeating Magic I use the seed again. I'll target the same orc if it made its save (DC 16 Will), if it failed I'll target the nearest orc (DC 15 Will).

Effect: Target creature equal to or below 2HD is paralysed, makes a Will save every round to negate.

Move action: Move to cover and draw handaxe.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: EjoThims November 20, 2008, 04:40:05 PM
Guthfrith sighs at the Orcs, then drags his razor down his arm, creating another crimson gash from which he flings a drop of blood at the Orc that hasn't moved yet.

[spoiler]9 Init (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1818954/)

3 damage, and a hit (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1818955/) with Fettered Mind! Init 4 Orc is dazed for 2 rounds. Huzzah![/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius November 20, 2008, 06:09:03 PM
Combat Round #1

The giant armoured orc charges towards Roy, his axe held over his head, swinging down in a great arc to slam into the ground before the historian, a thunderous miss. Vargon fixes the large orc with his eyes and murmers "Still". The skill of the Biyan flowing fresh through him he fixes another one casually and does speaks again as he heads for cover. Guthfrith sighs at the Orcs, then drags his razor down his arm, creating another crimson gash from which he flings a drop of blood at the Orc that hasn't moved yet. Roy shouts at the top of his lungs, swinging his club gripped tightly in both hands, but despite his actions is not able to connect with his foe. Loke glares darkly at his enemy, the fear gathering on his face and slamming into his foe, shuddering under the bolt of anguish.

[spoiler]Initiative:
20 - Big Orc - Charge Roy, Suck Ass - 1d20+8=10 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1819057/).
18 -  Vargon - Spell attack: 1d20-2=11, 1d20-2=7 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1819002/).
17 - Orc - Paralysed this round.
10 - Orc - Paralysed this round.
9 - Guthfrith - Actually useful!
4 - Orc - Dazed two rounds.
3 - Roy - Attack misses big orc.
2 - Loke - Frighten Big Orc - 1d20-1=9 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1819082/).[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger November 20, 2008, 08:03:24 PM
Roy sweeps his club under the feet of the boss orc, trying to bring him to the ground.
[spoiler]Skilled Attack
Trip touch, trip strength, IT att, IT dmg (1d20+9, 1d20+8, 1d20+5, 1d8+6=[16, 9], [13, 8], [4, 5], [3, 6]) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1819239/)[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie November 21, 2008, 07:06:17 AM
Shaedof was looking at the ground, still angry at his loss of power and weaker self again.
He had not even the slightest notion of the orcs, until his party members charge into battle ferociously.

Sheadof mans up and focuses his mind on the big orc and one other orc [not the dazed one].
[spoiler]
Initiative: 1d20+2=11 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1819808/)
Grasp the lifeblood: DC16 Will[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: AlisAtAn November 21, 2008, 12:47:59 PM
Loke mumbles eccentrically to himself while staring at the orc. Ooooohh yeeeessshhhh... That`s good... Almost as good as that innocent old farmer... Innocent is always best... Sooo hungry... More... Gimme more... Feel the FEEEAAARRR!

New DC19 save for the same orc.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius November 24, 2008, 01:37:35 PM
[spoiler]Would like Straw or Ejo to post before updating the round. I've notified both[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man November 24, 2008, 08:21:32 PM

Behind cover [spoiler](tree or something I'm assuming)[/spoiler] Vargon makes sure the orcs will be paralysed for a long time. His eyes grows fierce in contrast to his quiet "Still."

Standard action: Use The Body Stilled Motionless seed on the larger orc (DC 16 Will), then as a swift action use Motionless on the orc  thats not being threatened by Loke (DC 15 Will).







: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: EjoThims November 24, 2008, 09:08:02 PM
Guthfrith raises his razor high and moves towards the many helpless Orcs.

[spoiler]Move action, set up GCD in next round.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius November 25, 2008, 11:12:46 AM
Combat Round #2

The giant armoured orc shakes off his paralysis, growling at Vargon. Vargon again fixes the large orc with his eyes and murmurs "Still". The orc's howl is cut off as paralysis slips through his bones. Guthfrith slides towards the big orc, gripping the razor tightly. Roy shouts at the top of his lungs, slamming his club into the face of his paralysed foe. The giant orc crumples to the ground, skull shattering beneath the force of the glow. Loke glares darkly at his enemy, the fear gathering on his face and slamming into his foe, shuddering under the bolt of anguish.

[spoiler]Initiative:
20 - Big Orc - Shaken. Unparalyses. Then reparalyses.
18 -  Vargon - Spell attack: 1d20-2=2 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1825102/).
17 - Orc - Unparalyses. Caught by Shaedof.
11 - Shaedof - 1d20-2=6, 1d20-2=13 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1825106/)
10 - Orc - Unparalyses. Caught by Shaedof.
9 - Guthfrith - Moves to big orc.
4 - Orc - Dazed Round #2.
3 - Roy - CDG big orc, killing it.
2 - Loke - Frighten #17 Orc - 1d20-2=0 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1825112/).

Straw: Repeating magic as a swift is only once per day, so you can only target one guy this time around. DC 16 on the first.
Big Orc: Dead. Paralyse + CDG works rather nicely.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger November 25, 2008, 12:28:01 PM
Roy attacks another orc, switching to a one handed style with his club.
[spoiler]Attack and damage (1d20+5, 1d8+4=[7, 5], [5, 4]) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1825198/)[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie November 26, 2008, 07:06:06 AM
While maintaining the firm grasp on the minds of the two orcs Shaedof just paralyzed, he yells to the others: Cut off their heads! They are defenceless!!
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius December 01, 2008, 01:41:28 PM
[spoiler]Prod for the rest of the actions[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man December 01, 2008, 04:06:23 PM

  "Little I can do now but quicken this battle to our victory," he thinks and throws his up his hands and screams "Sun Exultant!" A small star seems to explode before a paralysed orc.

  Whirling with the motion he shouts, directed to Loke, "Take a prisoner! We'll end this game today."

[spoiler]Standard Action: Use the Radiant Orb's Glaring Heart Seed (DC 15 vs. Ref.) 1d6 dmg and blindness on the orc I paralysed.

Move: none (is spot or listen a move action?)

Free action: Shout![/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius December 03, 2008, 12:43:58 PM
Combat Round #3

The orcs, overwhelmed by the spells and swords of the adventurers, quickly fail and fall upon the death of their leader. Roy's club catches one, felling the orc with a single crushing blow, breaking ribs and crunching armour with brutal strength. Vargon's magic lances from his hand, a bolt of blinding light piercing the eyes of a feral orc, burning the mind from within. That foe falls to the ground a burnt hulk, a body but little more. Loke lets loose his fear, supping upon the mortal soul of his enemy, draining and drawing their energy into his own. Straighter and taller, he appears a younger man than before. Guthfrith cuts at the orc before him, gashing it deeply across the head with a razor before a hand from Shaedof stops him. The little kobold begins his strange incantations around the last surviving orc, marking the ground and his frozen foe with inks and unguents of potent scent. Finally, he steps forward, one claw ripping the throat from the paralysed enemy. Feasting upon the soul of his foe, the kobold grows in stature, his old and frail limbs becoming younger, bulking as muscles swell upon them.

[spoiler]That went faster than expected, in terms of combat. Everyone advances to level 2, which will take effect the next rest period.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: AlisAtAn December 05, 2008, 02:56:37 AM
[spoiler]Err... Sorry guys, but with my 5str  and fluff spellist I`m no good for taking prisoners...[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie December 05, 2008, 07:21:43 AM
^[spoiler]Isn't that my line?  :P[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: AlisAtAn December 05, 2008, 11:53:13 AM
[spoiler]I sense a pattern in Strato`s spellcasters here...[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger December 05, 2008, 12:43:13 PM
[spoiler]The Skald has a decent spell list...[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: AlisAtAn December 05, 2008, 01:36:01 PM
[spoiler]Its not a pure caster. Ofcourse it does. Dont you see the conspiracy here? Me and Mimimi got them X-files genes.  :plot[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man December 05, 2008, 11:06:46 PM

   Vargon looks at the dead bodies of the orcs, looks at the rest of you and starts swearing at Bahamut in Draconic.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie December 07, 2008, 07:17:15 AM
Shaedof looks bewildered at Vargon; such foul language e hasn't heard in years! He better keep listening, to not miss out on the cool curses...
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger December 07, 2008, 01:37:41 PM
Roy looks at his fellow historian. Worry not, Vargon. We shall slay many more orcs in the days to come. Mayhap we shall even capture some.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius December 08, 2008, 12:01:12 PM
The party searches amongst the bodies of the dead orcs, paying particular attention to that of the great ugly creature who had lead this patrol. The axe that he wielded has strange markings up the haft, written in a form of stylized orcish, while his armour is covered in much the same, a series of heavy leather wraps bound about with thin strips of metal covering the gaps. Strapped to his belt is a single small potion vial, the contents unmarked and foul.

From the rest of the orcs can be found their weapons and battered armour, but little else in the way of valuables. Some coins have spilled from their pockets, lying mingled in their blood.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger December 08, 2008, 01:07:55 PM
Roy takes the leader orc's armor and places it in his backpack, then straps the axe to his back. We can worry about possession of these later, perhaps one of you possesses the ability to identify items of a magical nature? Roy looks deeper into the woods, in the direction the orcs came from. In the meantime, let us find some more orcs to slay.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: EjoThims December 08, 2008, 08:56:42 PM
Guthfrith abstains from the search, but follows Roy when he sets out.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man December 08, 2008, 09:23:10 PM

  Vorgon kneels at the site of the orcs ambush and tries to make out their trail though he knows of tracking only through books.
[spoiler]

Survival untrained (1d20 1=18) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1849616/)

Is that good enough to track them?

[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius December 09, 2008, 12:21:08 PM
[spoiler]It is. Following the tracks?[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie December 10, 2008, 04:49:20 AM
And off they go to follow the tracks.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger December 10, 2008, 10:29:20 AM
Roy sets off, following the path found by Vargon.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius December 10, 2008, 12:15:38 PM
Vargon leads them off through the woods, seeing spoor on the ground, a broken twig, a shattered bough, following each sign towards the main camp of the orcs. It is perhaps six hours later when they arrive, atop a cliff that peers down towards a dell by a river. Spread out across the rivershore is a mass of tents and wooden shelters, and here and there an orc wanders between, sharpening an axe, cooking, eating, fighting. It is a dark place, hidden from much of the sun by the walls of the canyon, with little in the way of access from the cliff height. Only a single narrow path cuts down the canyon face, and it would be well lit and easily visible for those below.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger December 10, 2008, 01:23:59 PM
Roy looks down at the camp, attempting to estimate the numbers of combatants and non combatants.
I think we would be well served to withdraw to the woods for the remainder of the day. We can rest for a bit, then strike at the orcs in the night. Roy looks closer at the various wooden structures, Vargon, can you prepare that fire-trick you performed on out first trip? I think it may be quite useful...
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius December 11, 2008, 11:58:05 AM
Most of those who wander about the campfires are of warrior build and stature, armed with a motley array of swords, axes, clubs, javelins, and wrapped in the thick and studded leather armour of their kind. Scattered amongst the warriors are a few women, but no children. The women tend to the camp, keeping some small semblance of order. There are perhaps twenty-five people in the camp, although not all are visible at any one time, and of those, eighteen appear to be warriors.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie December 11, 2008, 12:33:57 PM
"Guys, let's retreat and make a battleplan for tonight!"

While in safe distance from the camp and all members are together Shaedof starts talking:
"I think I could sneak towards the guards in the cover of darkness and use my special gift to stun 2 orcs. I wonder whether there will be more, considering the size of the party. You guys sneak up behind me and silently kill all the orcs while they are still sleeping!". Shaedof says all of this as if he were a real army commander, ending his story with "Any questions?"
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger December 11, 2008, 01:08:28 PM
Roy thinks for a moment.
When one is faced with a force larger than one's own, a common tactic for success is to divide and conquer. Do any of you know magic of the Illusion school? If not, I can teach Vargon a new trick to go with his fire trick...If we can create a distraction and draw some of the orcs away, then steal into the camp and slay those left behind, then we would be able to fight two easier fights instead of one difficult one...
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man December 12, 2008, 07:57:46 PM

  "I can manage both fire and illusion, but that is my limit,  though ..." thinks for awhile, "No matter, we shall see.

   I am concerned though ... that the orcs have brought their females. I saw no children but I do not wish to kill non-combatants. I wish to ask of this group what we should. I am no paladin but the oaths I swore forbid me to kill indiscriminately."
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: AlisAtAn December 13, 2008, 03:31:01 AM
Loke hasnt been paying attention to the battleplanning at all, instead playing (That is, scaring like no tomorrow) a squirrel he snapped up on the way back from the orc encampment. At Vargon`s mention of child slaughter, however, he snaps into the conversation with a unnatural glow in his eyes. Ohh. Killing children. Ofcourse the *cough*GAY*cough* half-demon wants to harm the little babies. Myself, being a pure, celestial do-gooder, is  against  such an act on a matter of principle, or whatever works for you. Therefore, Loke definitely thinks he should be in charge of the babie-skinnin... errr I mean exterminat*ahem* down putting. Yes. Thats the word. Down-putting. Wouldnt want vile-boy over there getting any bad habits... All agree? Excellent. You sneak into the camp  and bring the  babies to me, and I`ll take care of the rest. Off you go now... Loke will start collecting rocks and brances, putting together what anyone knowledgeable in religion will recognize  as a makeshift altar, after his little speech.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger December 13, 2008, 03:55:54 PM
Roy replies first to Vargon, If the females do not act violently toward us, then we should not attack them. But many generals of the past have made the mistake of assuming Orc females were harmless non-combatants. Watch them as warily as you would a viper. He then turns to Loke, I still have no reason to trust you, celestial blood or no. If you continue to act in such a blood thirsty manner, I will have to do something about it. Roy is feeling the hilt of one of his throwing knives sheathed inside his shield. And if you don't want to at least pay attention to our preparations, I think it would be best if you returned to the village. You'd just be a liability to the rest of us here.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: AlisAtAn December 14, 2008, 01:35:18 AM
Ofcourse I`m paying attention. Whats with you  and all these mean things you keep saying about me? Oh. Sorry. I forgot. Demonblood. My bad. Who` s the bloodthirsty one here? Huh? I just said I was against killing babies... I  dont see how you can threaten a poor old man such as myself with a clean conscience.  And I wouldnt DREAM of leaving these poor folks alone at your mercy. Loke is very tired of Vargon constantly giving him a hard time for no good reason.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie December 14, 2008, 06:50:17 AM
Shaedof watches the drama with great interest
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man December 15, 2008, 12:34:39 AM

 "Errhh ... Loke, you do realise that Roy and myself are different people, do you not? And I have yet to address your parapraxis whenever you speak of helping others, which I must admit to concerning me."

  "But this is time for strategy. Loke and Shaedof's powers do not seem complementary as they seem to freeze their opponents. Am I mistaken? How far can you effect your targets?"
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: AlisAtAn December 15, 2008, 04:39:17 AM
The... Err... You do kinda look the same, though. My eyes are failing me...

*Ahem*'

Regarding tactical value, I cant make people freeze, but I`ll make it easier for Shaedof, or anyone, to do there thing. In the name of do-gooding, naturally.  Righteous suffering and all that.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie December 15, 2008, 07:33:55 AM
I have superior range to about that tree Shaedof says while pointing at a tree about 60ft away
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man December 15, 2008, 01:31:07 PM

  Frowns at Loke, "I am a scaled, winged, horned, vermilion, half-demon as you say, Roy is a human. I worry you are too old ... old man."

  Turning his attention to the group, "I do not speak orc myself, but once I start the distraction, we can pick out their leaders. If Loke and Shaedof are well enough hidden, perhaps in the tree boughs, they can freeze the strongest orcs. It seemed to work well in our last battle. Agreed gentlemen?" His last word is redolent of hidden humour.

 
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: AlisAtAn December 16, 2008, 03:28:52 AM
Well, I guess that says more  about Roy`s looks than my age...

*Ahem*

Treeclimbing? Sure thing. I`d appreciate someone helping me reach the low branches though...
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie December 16, 2008, 07:43:35 AM
In case you haven't noticed, my body isn't built to climb trees! But given enough time I am sure I'll be victorious and conquer a tree! Shaedof says triumphantly while demonstrating his lack of skills on a nearby tree.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius December 16, 2008, 12:55:30 PM
[Spoiler]What time of day are you planning on attacking? And are you taking a night off before hand? If so, choose how far you do it from the camp, and level up to 2.

Also, Mini, your range is actually 120 ft, not 60. Extended range feat doubles it.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger December 16, 2008, 03:23:57 PM
[spoiler]What time of day is it now?[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius December 16, 2008, 03:34:06 PM
[spoiler]Late Afternoon.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: EjoThims December 16, 2008, 05:24:38 PM
Guthfrith spends his time wallowing near a tree, waiting for the others to come to some decision.

I'll try to help, but I'll likely just get in the way again...
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger December 16, 2008, 05:32:26 PM
[spoiler]Could Vargon (and/or Roy) start resting now, and be ready to re-attune during the very early morning (like, between 1 and 3)? And would this be enough of a rest period to level up?[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius December 16, 2008, 06:08:42 PM
[spoiler]You need the full 8 hour rest + attuning time. If you can manage that, you can level up.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger December 16, 2008, 06:31:57 PM
[spoiler]Late afternoon would be four or five pm, yes? So if we rest 8 hours, then spend an hour to attune, it would be 1 or 2 am?[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius December 16, 2008, 06:33:49 PM
[spoiler]Sounds about right[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man December 16, 2008, 10:12:30 PM

[spoiler]  I'd say attack in the early morning. Sentries would be weary, most are asleep and their darkvision doesn't help at all. Hmm, would that be common knowledge? What knowledge to orcs fall under anyway, local?  ???

  Untrained Knowledge Local check on orcs, specifically to know if they have darkvision: 1d20 6=21 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1859285/)

  It'll be the same roll if it was Nature or somesuch as all my untrained Knowledge skills have +6.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger December 17, 2008, 02:04:17 AM
[spoiler]Roy offers Vargon any helpful snippets of information he can think of.
Aid Another, Knowledge (Whatever Orcs are) 1d20+2=13 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1859518/)[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius December 17, 2008, 11:04:52 AM
[spoiler]They do require local. And you figure out if they have darkvision.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man December 17, 2008, 02:55:03 PM

  "The cold light of dawn then," he rumbles.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger December 17, 2008, 02:57:25 PM
Indeed, Roy nods after Vargon has spoken. I suggest you all get what rest you can.
[spoiler]I'll be leveling/re-attuning later...(Staying martial, but shuffling feats)[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius December 22, 2008, 12:27:42 PM
The party beds down for the night, sliding back into the woods away from the orc camp, away from the sentries who move out onto the rim with the dark, away from the growling and howling that accompanies dinner that night in the midst of the foul creatures. It is a celebration night for their dark gods, and the noise echoes out from the canyon into the night sky above. Reaching through the forest, it causes those heroes to toss and turn, a night of ill foreboding and strange thoughts. They wake disquieted and ill at ease.

[spoiler]It's morning, now.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger December 22, 2008, 08:34:45 PM
Roy awakes early. He rouses any who are still asleep and begins talking with Vargon. Can you make your diversion in the woods on the other side of their camp? A noise, of some kind...What do you think would work?
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man December 23, 2008, 02:12:07 AM

  Vargon tucks his pointed chin into the hollow of his shoulder as he thinks. At length he rumbles, "How about the glamer of a bear? An injured one, yes. Its a threat to the tribe which will require their warriors."
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie December 23, 2008, 06:44:55 AM
While looking at the sky Shaedof says: Ah yes. This is the day the orcs shall die. It is a beautiful day to die!
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger December 23, 2008, 10:49:37 AM
Excellent thought, Vargon. Roy looks over his motley strike force, Is everybody ready?
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie December 24, 2008, 06:04:58 AM
I'm as ready as Freddy was when he attempted to fly with his flymachine off the cliff. Shaedof says confidently.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius January 06, 2009, 12:07:09 PM
[spoiler]Plan for the attack all sorted?[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: EjoThims January 06, 2009, 05:48:35 PM
Let's be ready for this then, so that no others have to suffer as I have.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger January 06, 2009, 09:44:58 PM
Roy looks to the rest of the group, Shall we begin?
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man January 07, 2009, 01:24:27 AM

  "Let us do this then". Vargon looks at the terrain again carefully considering. "They are in a valley between cliffs, my illusion will lead their hunters away from the camp downstream. There is only one path down this valley and it is visible to their watchers, so Roy and others who will fight their hunters will need to get down someway. Shaedof and Loke only need to be so fr as their powers are effective. And then the second battle."

 
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie January 07, 2009, 09:06:01 AM
Sure, let's get on with it. I hate waiting
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius January 08, 2009, 11:49:09 AM
[spoiler]Would you guys like me to try and whip up a map to make it easier to examine and plans?[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger January 08, 2009, 05:22:48 PM
[spoiler]That would be swell, Strat.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius January 09, 2009, 12:36:38 PM
[spoiler]Map of the outside area. Scale is 20 feet per square. If you need more detailing, please ask.

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Code:
W: Woods
C: Canyon Wall
P: Path down Canyon Wall
R: River
T: Orc Tents
[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man January 19, 2009, 02:05:23 AM

  Vargon moves to W 11, 6 and uses The Following Shadow seed and Call Shadow's a wounded grey bear to make its way out of the woods and be drawn down to the camp of orcs.

[spoiler]  20% real bear; DC 16 Will to disbelieve.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger January 21, 2009, 11:49:23 AM
Once the orcs move out to do something about the bear, Roy will attempt to sneak down the path, and then begin his assault on the village.
[spoiler]Hide, Move Silently 1d20+2=11, 1d20+2=19 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1906579/)[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Ieniemienie January 23, 2009, 04:23:34 AM
^+1

[spoiler]
Hide: 1d20+6: 16,
Move Silently: 1d20+2: 10 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1909320/) [/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius February 10, 2009, 05:27:25 PM
Much discussion ensued over the coming day, and many things were said that could not be unsaid, and some drifted away, their hearts wounded and darkened by the evil before them. Others came to restore that balance, drawn by the news of distress that flowed outwards from that poor village. Gathering together their strength, they tracked the heroes out into the woods, and proposed to them assistance for their assault upon the camp of the vile orcs.

Meeting together the two parties combined their efforts and their planning, and the challenge that this assault presented seemed to diminish beneath the strength of this group of heroes. Turning their minds towards the darkening sky, they prepared themselves to strike fear into the heart of the orcs, their weapons to taste the blood of the foe.

[spoiler]Bit harder to reboot this one due to timing, but restart with combat actions/plans please.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger February 10, 2009, 06:54:56 PM
Roy looks to the newcomers, trying and failing to feel remorse about those who had left.
Alright. Once Vargon begins his illusion, the orcs will move out to deal with it. Then I'll charge in, hitting those left behind as hard as I can. What can the rest of you do?
[spoiler]Vargon, you are still here, right?[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man February 10, 2009, 08:50:34 PM

  *a deep affronted rumble* "I make no claims of heroism but these are but orcs Roy. Vargon Hewrhyl leaves nothing unfinished."
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Nanshork February 11, 2009, 01:54:33 PM
The beautiful young woman inclines her head with a smile.  "I am Vitalia, I command the very elements at my fingertips."
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: bogsnes February 11, 2009, 01:59:51 PM
"I am Gimble, and I have control over time, and can help you with boosting your speed in attacking to a extreme level for a while, or I can make them fear. Your choice" Gimble says, while he looks against the people.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger February 11, 2009, 04:03:28 PM
Alright Vargon. Let us begin our assault. Roy moves down the slope, attempting to remain unseen and hoping those who wish to engage the enemy directly follow him.
[spoiler]Hide and Move Silently 1d20+2=9, 1d20+2=7 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1935835/)[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: bogsnes February 11, 2009, 04:07:16 PM
Gimble follows Roy very quietly.

[spoiler]
Hide:1d20+11=27
Move Silently:1d20+7=27 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1935843/)

Good rolls :D[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man February 11, 2009, 04:56:49 PM

  Vargon ... recasts the bear?

[spoiler]  Not sure when the reboot happened. if it was before I cast the shadow conjuration, I repeat the exact sequence.

  Vargon moves to W 11, 6 and uses The Following Shadow seed and Call Shadow's a wounded grey bear to make its way out of the woods and move down to the camp of orcs.

  Will 16 to disbelieve, successful save 20% real bear[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Nanshork February 11, 2009, 10:37:12 PM
Vitalia follows Vargon.

[spoiler]
Moves to W 10,6
[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: bogsnes February 12, 2009, 12:13:55 PM
[spoiler]W 11,6 here...[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger February 12, 2009, 12:25:56 PM
[spoiler]w 7,9[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: bogsnes February 12, 2009, 12:28:17 PM
[spoiler]
: bogsnes  February 12, 2009, 12:13:55 PM
W 11,6 here...

ignore this, I'll rather follow roy[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius February 13, 2009, 11:36:09 AM
Stumbling and wounded, the bear traverses down towards the camp along the path, and soon enough a guard notices the creature, and calls down to the camp. Wary, they grab their weapons and watch the creature as it moves closer, but make no move to attack it yet.

Map
[spoiler]Map of the outside area. Scale is 20 feet per square. If you could drop yourselves on the map whenever you move, makes things easier.


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Code:
W: Woods
C: Canyon Wall
P: Path down Canyon Wall
R: River
T: Orc Tents
[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius February 19, 2009, 11:39:52 AM
[spoiler]Nudging the campaign. Straw, Nanshork,TWS, we're waiting on you.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Nanshork February 19, 2009, 02:48:28 PM
Vitalia waits until given a signal to attack.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger February 22, 2009, 02:34:50 PM
Move the bear closer, Vargon. Roy says, hoping the other historian can hear him. Make it a threat.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man February 24, 2009, 07:33:21 PM

  Vargon carefully picks a target for the bear to go after. He hesitates briefly, not a child, but something small enough the bear can drag away believably.

[spoiler]Spot:1d20=11 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1953217/)

  When he finds a target, he gives the bear a command to charge it (+13 to hit with claw and auto grapple attempt if it hits) and drag it away in to the river. Can I give it Spring Attack since it's essentially an illusion? [/spoiler]

  "Go."
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius February 25, 2009, 12:03:45 PM
The bear charges forward, grabbing onto an Orc matron and pulling it towards the river. The orcs roar and charge after it, stabbing at the bear with spears and swords. The howls bring more and more from their tent, and soon they are surrounding the bear, jabbing it fiercely with their weapons.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger February 25, 2009, 12:27:09 PM
Now! Roy roars, charging forward with a knife out, ready to it the nearest orc with it as he closes.
[spoiler]Initiative? 1d20+2=16 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1954387/)
Holy crap, it's good![/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: bogsnes February 25, 2009, 12:39:41 PM
[spoiler]Init: 1d20+3=16 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1954392/)[/spoiler]

Gimble walks slowly towards them, but aren't revealing his position yet.
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Nanshork February 25, 2009, 12:52:58 PM
Vitalia also sneaks in closer.

[spoiler]
Initiative= 7 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1954393/)

Apparently I can't rain firey death upon them.  I'm sad.  :(
[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Straw_Man February 25, 2009, 07:04:23 PM

  Surprised by how successful his ploy worked Vargon does not react well. In an urgent whisper "Hold, Roy, wait till they get further from the camp.", and hopes to death that they could separate enough of the warriors that they'd have an advantage in this coming battle.

[spoiler]  1d20-1=4 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1954815/)[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: Stratovarius February 26, 2009, 11:39:02 AM
[spoiler]So, are you charging, or hanging back?[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger February 26, 2009, 11:56:47 AM
[spoiler]Roy'll move forward carefully, trying to get within charging distance of some orcs.[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: bogsnes February 26, 2009, 05:44:30 PM
[spoiler]I am going behind, but about as close that I can get without any chance of them noticing me[/spoiler]
: Re: Lledrithiedig Choedwig
: TheWordSlinger March 05, 2009, 08:54:33 PM
After waiting for a moment, Roy gets impatient and charges the nearest orc. Screaming the whole way. He throws a dagger as he runs and then draws his club for a wicked smash. He's wielding his club one handed.
[spoiler]Rage, Charging Throw
Dagger 1d20+8, 1d6+4=[4, 8], [5, 4] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1967024/)
1d20+8, 1d8+4=[19, 8], [8, 4] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1967026/)
[/spoiler]