IG's Herald of Discord

A faded path wound through the brush below a thick canopy of trees. The sky was blotted out almost completely; only minute pinpoints of light found their way through the dense vegetation and shone down like a hundred tiny rays lighting up the woodland floor.

“Ch’kluuhl! Meit ssna’ahangt! Ghaarsstkh!” The voice was high-pitched and yappy, and the consonants dragged on for too long. It was altogether an irksome combination, the kind of noise that made your spine cringe.

And it was wholly evil.

“Gignsna’atu! Ma’arkhulmnak!” There was no mistaking the command as the clawed finger pointed out the targets, and the three bloodthirsty hyenas gave chase. The commander, himself a dog-faced biped, made for the shrubbery just off the path… and just out of sight.

I think I've given you plenty of room to move on this map; please try to refrain from moving or pushing enemies off of it... especially to the south.

Descriptive elements go above the map, followed by initiative order and other technical bits underneath it, along with any OOC information. A brief status block will follow. Please use invisible castle to verify your rolls. As you can see, I'll roll initiative for you.

Initiative
19 Jarl Frostbiter
19 Midnight Star
17 Selenia
17 Gnoll
12 Khemnos Darksong
11 Hyenas
5 Erin Sisper

[SBLOCK=Status]
[SBLOCK=Selenia -0/31]
AC 19 Fort 15 Ref 12 Will 17
Init +1 AP: 1
Used Surges 0/9 (Value=7)

Conditions:

Powers Used
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[SBLOCK=Jarl Frostbiter -0/35]
AC 16 Fort 16 Ref 16 Will 15
Init +1 AP: 1
Used Surges 0/10 (Value=8)

Conditions:

Powers Used
[/SBLOCK]

[SBLOCK=Khemnos Darksong -0/33]
AC 22 Fort 15 Ref 16 Will 17
Init +0 AP: 1
Used surges 0/11 (value 8)

Conditions:

Powers Used
[/SBLOCK]

[SBLOCK=Erin Sisper -0/27]
AC 16 Fort 14 Ref 17 Will 17
Init +1 AP: 1
Used surges 0/7 (value 6)

Conditions:

Powers Used
[/SBLOCK]

[SBLOCK=Midnight Star -0/31]
AC 14 Fort 13 Ref 15 Will 16
Init +1 AP: 1
Used surges 0/8 (value 7)

Conditions:

Powers Used
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Selenia shifts her sword to a two-handed grip, not keen on letting the vicious hunters get into range of her less well-armored companions, and springs past the two warlocks, her blade cutting a light slash into the side of the first Hyena. "Khemnos, get your slow ass up here," she calls back with a laugh as she readies herself to receive the hyenas' counterattack.

[sblock=OOC]
Move: Move forwards 5 squares.
Minor: -
Standard: Charge Hyena 2 (if 2 is dead on my action, charge 3), hit AC 25 for 7 damage.
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Jarl moved forward, the surrounding shadows seeming to pool around him.

With a snarl he said, Some welcome this is.

The grim dwarf eyed the foremost animal with an unrivaled malevolence, almost as if he could turn it to ash with nothing more than his dark thoughts. Then he roared and raised his carved black rod high and in answer a gout of flame rose from the ground.

[sblock=ooc]
You've got the stats from before I updated my character. Should read like this.

[sblock=Jarl Frostbiter -0/40]
AC 18 Fort 16 Ref 13 Will 14
Init +1 AP: 1
Used Surges 0/10 (Value=10)

Conditions:

Powers Used
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Actions:
Move forward 5 squares activating Shadow Walk gaining concealment
Curse Hyena 2
Use Hellish Rebuke on Hyena 2
Attack: Con vs. Ref (1d20+6=12)

if that hits:
Damage (1d6+5=9, 1d6=4)

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"I'd be faster without all this armor, Selenia," Khemnos replied, "but then Sehanine would probably tire of your constant prayers to heal me."

[sblock=Khemnos Darksong]Khemnos Darksong - Male Tiefling Paladin 2
Passive Perception: 15, Passive Insight: 15
AC:22, Fort:15, Reflex:16, Will:17 - Speed: 5
HP:33/33, Bloodied:16, Surge Value:8, Surges left:11/11
Action Points: 1, Second Wind: not used
Powers -
Bolstering Strike
Divine Challenge
Enfeebling Strke
Lay on Hands (2/day)
Channel Divinity - Divine Mettle or Divine Strength
Infernal Wrath
Shielding Smite
Martyr's Blessing
Radiant Delirium
Dwarven Plate Armor +1 (Daily)
Thundering Bastard Sword +1 (Daily)[/sblock]

Hey, I don't mind a battle. Its fun. She smirks then a shimmer of energy encompasses her and she winks out to reappear 5 squares in front of her. She then unleashes a flourish of eldritch energy as she marks and attempts to harm Hyena 3 with her Eldritch Blast.

[sblock=Actions]Move: Fey Step
Minor: Warlock's Curse
Standard: Eldritch Blast

Hit AC 23 for 12 damage [/sblock][sblock=Midnight Star]Midnight Star - Female Eladrin Warlock 2
Passive Perception: 16, Passive Insight 11
AC: 14 Fort: 13, Ref: 15, Will: 16 (21/Charms) - Speed 5, Fey Step 5
HP: 31/31, Bloodied: 15, Surge Value: 07, Sures Left: 08/08
Action Points: 1, Second Wind: Not Used

Powers
Dire Radiance
Eldritch Blast
Dreadful Word
Fey Step
Shadow Veil
Cloak of Resistance (Daily)[/sblock]

The gnoll peeks around the corner to survey the battlefield, but holds his ground for the moment.

OOC: Gnoll delays

"Let's send these dogs to the Raven Queen, then figure out what we need to do here," Khemnos says. The tiefling moves forward, invokes the power of the Raven Queen upon the nearest hyena, then charges.

[sblock=Mechanics]
Move action - Move towards Hyena 2.

Minor action - Divine Challenge Hyena 2.

Standard action - Charge Hyena 2.

Charge Hyena 2 (1d20 7 1=16, 1d10 3=7)

Hits AC 16 for 7 damage.

If Hyena 2 is dead on my turn, I'll charge Hyena 1.

Also, could you add coordinates to the map? I find that's very helpful for describing movement precisely.[/sblock]

[sblock=Khemnos Darksong]Khemnos Darksong - Male Tiefling Paladin 2
Passive Perception: 15, Passive Insight: 15
AC:22, Fort:15, Reflex:16, Will:17 - Speed: 5
HP:33/33, Bloodied:16, Surge Value:8, Surges left:11/11
Action Points: 1, Second Wind: not used
Powers -
Bolstering Strike
Divine Challenge
Enfeebling Strke
Lay on Hands (2/day)
Channel Divinity - Divine Mettle or Divine Strength
Infernal Wrath
Shielding Smite
Martyr's Blessing
Radiant Delirium
Dwarven Plate Armor +1 (Daily)
Thundering Bastard Sword +1 (Daily)[/sblock]

[sblock=Jarl Frostbiter]

Oni said:

Jarl moved forward, the surrounding shadows seeming to pool around him.

With a snarl he said, Some welcome this is.

The grim dwarf eyed the foremost animal with an unrivaled malevolence, almost as if he could turn it to ash with nothing more than his dark thoughts. Then he roared and raised his carved black rod high and in answer a gout of flame rose from the ground.

[sblock=ooc]
Actions:
Move forward 5 squares activating Shadow Walk gaining concealment
Curse Hyena 2
Use Hellish Rebuke on Hyena 2
Attack: Con vs. Ref (1d20+6=12)

if that hits:
Damage (1d6+5=9, 1d6=4)

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The hyena barely manages to sidestep the flames as they sprout from the ground.

[sblock=Midnight Star]

Reveille said:

Hey, I don't mind a battle. Its fun. She smirks then a shimmer of energy encompasses her and she winks out to reappear 5 squares in front of her. She then unleashes a flourish of eldritch energy as she marks and attempts to harm Hyena 3 with her Eldritch Blast.

[sblock=Actions]Move: Fey Step
Minor: Warlock's Curse
Standard: Eldritch Blast

Hit AC 23 for 12 damage [/sblock][sblock=Midnight Star]Midnight Star - Female Eladrin Warlock 2
Passive Perception: 16, Passive Insight 11
AC: 14 Fort: 13, Ref: 15, Will: 16 (21/Charms) - Speed 5, Fey Step 5
HP: 31/31, Bloodied: 15, Surge Value: 07, Sures Left: 08/08
Action Points: 1, Second Wind: Not Used

Powers
Dire Radiance
Eldritch Blast
Dreadful Word
Fey Step
Shadow Veil
Cloak of Resistance (Daily)[/sblock]

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The hyena yelps as the warlock's magical blast slams into it.

[sblock=Selenia]

Nac Mac Feegle said:

Selenia shifts her sword to a two-handed grip, not keen on letting the vicious hunters get into range of her less well-armored companions, and springs past the two warlocks, her blade cutting a light slash into the side of the first Hyena. "Khemnos, get your slow ass up here," she calls back with a laugh as she readies herself to receive the hyenas' counterattack.

[sblock=OOC]
Move: Move forwards 5 squares.
Minor: -
Standard: Charge Hyena 2 (if 2 is dead on my action, charge 3), hit AC 25 for 7 damage.
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As the hyena sidesteps Jarl's Hellish Rebuke, it leaves itself open to Selenia's powerful blade.

[sblock=Khemnos Darksong]

garyh said:

"Let's send these dogs to the Raven Queen, then figure out what we need to do here," Khemnos says. The tiefling moves forward, invokes the power of the Raven Queen upon the nearest hyena, then charges.

[sblock=Mechanics]
Move action - Move towards Hyena 2.

Minor action - Divine Challenge Hyena 2.

Standard action - Charge Hyena 2.

Charge Hyena 2 (1d20 7 1=16, 1d10 3=7)

Hits AC 16 for 7 damage.

If Hyena 2 is dead on my turn, I'll charge Hyena 1.

Also, could you add coordinates to the map? I find that's very helpful for describing movement precisely.[/sblock]

[sblock=Khemnos Darksong]Khemnos Darksong - Male Tiefling Paladin 2
Passive Perception: 15, Passive Insight: 15
AC:22, Fort:15, Reflex:16, Will:17 - Speed: 5
HP:33/33, Bloodied:16, Surge Value:8, Surges left:11/11
Action Points: 1, Second Wind: not used
Powers -
Bolstering Strike
Divine Challenge
Enfeebling Strke
Lay on Hands (2/day)
Channel Divinity - Divine Mettle or Divine Strength
Infernal Wrath
Shielding Smite
Martyr's Blessing
Radiant Delirium
Dwarven Plate Armor +1 (Daily)
Thundering Bastard Sword +1 (Daily)[/sblock]

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The hyena yelps again and staggers backwards from the blow of the second sword. Still, the thing presses on.

The uninjured hyena takes advantage of its lack of attention and lunges at Midnight, tearing her flesh painfully.* The hyena previously injured by Midnight steps up and aids the other in focusing on the teifling. Alone, Khemnos might have a fighting chance, but together they prove too much for the Raven Queen's chosen and take a large chunk of meat from his arm.**

The gnoll takes advantage of the ensuing chaos and chooses this time to step from the corner and draw its bow. As the others are focused on the hyenas, it takes deliberate aim and plants an arrow deep into Selenia's thigh.***


* Midnight takes 8 damage from the hyena's bite
**Hyena 2 misses, Hyena 3 hits Khemnos for 8 damage
*** Selenia takes 15 damage from the gnoll's arrow

[SBLOCK=Status]
[SBLOCK=Selenia -15/31]
AC 19 Fort 15 Ref 12 Will 17
Init +1 AP: 1
Used Surges 0/9 (Value=7)

Conditions: BLOODIED

Powers Used
[/SBLOCK]

[SBLOCK=Jarl Frostbiter -0/40]
AC 18 Fort 16 Ref 13 Will 14
Init +1 AP: 1
Used Surges 0/10 (Value=10)

Conditions: Concealed

Powers Used
[/SBLOCK]

[SBLOCK=Khemnos Darksong -8/33]
AC 22 Fort 15 Ref 16 Will 17
Init +0 AP: 1
Used surges 0/11 (value 8)

Conditions:

Powers Used
[/SBLOCK]

[SBLOCK=Erin Sisper -0/27]
AC 16 Fort 14 Ref 17 Will 17
Init +1 AP: 1
Used surges 0/7 (value 6)

Conditions:

Powers Used
[/SBLOCK]

[SBLOCK=Midnight Star -8/31]
AC 14 Fort 13 Ref 15 Will 16
Init +1 AP: 1
Used surges 0/8 (value 7)

Conditions:

Powers Used
[/SBLOCK][/SBLOCK]
Hyena 1:
Hyena 2: cursed (Jarl); marked (Khemnos)
Hyena 3: cursed (Midnight)
Gnoll:

Initiative
19 Jarl Frostbiter
19 Midnight Star
17 Selenia
17 Gnoll
12 Khemnos Darksong
11 Hyenas <~~~ Narrative ends here
5 Erin Sisper <~~~ Initiative begins here

Midnight refocuses her stance to better get at her target. Again she attacks it unleashing her eldritch fury.

[sblock=Actions]Move: Walks to AB26
Minor:
Standard: Eldritch Blast

Hit AC 16 for 12 damage [/sblock][sblock=Midnight Star]Midnight Star - Female Eladrin Warlock 2
Passive Perception: 16, Passive Insight 11
AC: 14, Fort: 13, Ref: 15, Will: 16 (21/Charms) - Speed 5, Fey Step 5
HP: 23/31, Bloodied: 15, Surge Value: 07, Surges Left: 08/08
Action Points: 1, Second Wind: Not Used

Powers
Dire Radiance (StA; R10)
Eldritch Blast (StA; R10)
Dreadful Word (StA; R5)
Fey Step (MvA; 5S)
Shadow Veil (MnA)
Cloak of Resistance (Daily; MnA)[/sblock]

On seeing the gnoll, Erin curses to herself. As long as those hyenas held her friends back, that thing would pelt them with impunity. Getting past them might not be easy, but at least they could gain some ground.

She makes her way up between Midnight and Khemnos, reciting a spell as she walks. As she gets to the front line she holds her orb aloft and speaks the final word. Magic energy flares, and a great CRACK of thunder resounds as a flash of pure force sweeps ahead of her; the concussion striking like a hurling stone and shoving all it touches away from her, back towards the gnoll.

[sblock=Actions]Move to AD24.
Minor: None.
Standard: Attack Hyena 1 and 2 w/Thunderwave.

11 and 16 vs Fort for 9 damage. Push 2 squares on hit.
Roll Lookup[/sblock]

[sblock=Erin]Erin - Female Human Wizard 2
Passive Perception: 13, Passive Insight 18
AC: 16, Fort: 14, Ref: 17, Will: 17 - Speed 6
HP: 27/27, Bloodied: 13, Surge Value: 06, Surges Left: 7/7
Action Points: 1, Second Wind: Not Used

Powers
Cloud of Daggers (StA; R10)
Magic Missile (StA; R20)
Thunderwave (StA; Blast3)
Force Orb (StA; 20 (2nd on adj))
Flaming Sphere (StA; SustMinor/MoveMv/AtkStd)
Cloak of Resistance (Daily; MnA)
Orb of Inevitable Continuance (Daily; MnA)[/sblock]