A Merc's Life: Howl of the Carrion King [03]

Maidhc O Casain · Oct 10, 2010

Houwlou and Aodhán race out of the room and to the North, followed a little more slowly by the rest of the group. The two 'scouts' burst into the next room, finding a largish area with the now familiar irregularly shaped walls. Three spacious tubs dominate this room, with large terracotta braziers placed between them. Narrow vents lead into the ceiling above each brazier, evidently the source of the sand and grit covering the floor.

Warped and decrepit racks stand along the walls, the amphorae they once held now lying on the floor in shattered fragments. Sagging stone shelves hold dozens of small clay jars and bowls, many holding rotted or dusty remnants of ancient pastes or herbs.

A rank stench assaults the sensitive canine nose of the wolf-kin from a strange heap of debris in the room’s northwest corner. Apparently made from broken bits of furniture and hundreds of torn papyrus pages, a narrow hole leads into the center of the pile.

Leif · Oct 10, 2010

Houwlou Groulenas, Olcán Ranger 3

Relishing the savory smell, Houwlou moves closer to the pile but stops about 7 feet away to more fully enjoy the aroma.

"Mmmm, this smell reminds me of my first bitch's butt!" Houwlou will more closely inspect the pile from his closer vantage point, specifically looking to see any telltale signs of passage, thinking that some creature may be using the hole as a 'door' to its den.

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   Level: Olcán Ranger3
   HP: 32/32     AC: 17   AC(T): 11   AC(FF): 16
 Init: +01    ST(F):+04  ST(R):+04    ST(W):+05

  BAB: 03       CMB: +6     CMD: 17

Weapon                  Attack    Damage      Critical     Special
Longsword (MW)          +6        1d8+3       19-20/x2     +1 TH Gnolls
  Dagger +1             +6        1d4+2       19-20/x2     +3 TH/Damage
Longsword (MW)          +4        1d8+3       19-20/x2        (Undead)
  Longsword             +3        1d8+1       19-20/x2     
Javelin                 +4        1d6+3          20/x2     

                        *+7 & +6 TH if using these alone in primary hand

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renau1g · Oct 11, 2010

Aodhán follows closely behind the Olcan.

Leif · Oct 12, 2010

Houwlou Groulenas, Olcán Ranger 3

"Watch it, Cleric! Don't get so close: my tail requires more room than that."

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   Level: Olcán Ranger3
   HP: 32/32     AC: 17   AC(T): 11   AC(FF): 16
 Init: +01    ST(F):+04  ST(R):+04    ST(W):+05

  BAB: 03       CMB: +6     CMD: 17

Weapon                  Attack    Damage      Critical     Special
Longsword (MW)          +6        1d8+3       19-20/x2     +1 TH Gnolls
  Dagger +1             +6        1d4+2       19-20/x2     +3 TH/Damage
Longsword (MW)          +4        1d8+3       19-20/x2        (Undead)
  Longsword             +3        1d8+1       19-20/x2     
Javelin                 +4        1d6+3          20/x2     

                        *+7 & +6 TH if using these alone in primary hand

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Maidhc O Casain · Oct 12, 2010

As Houwlou and Aodhán approach the pile of rubbish, three very odd looking creatures come boiling out of the hole in the pile. They're little more than the size of halflings but have strangely long, rubbery arms and legs. They're completely hairless, with gray skin and mouths full of pointed teeth. They're obviously hostile.

[sblock=OOC]No surprise; roll initiative, please. You can use IC or the ENWorld roller as you wish, and go ahead and post your first actions as well.[/sblock]

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[u]Init    Character    AC/ T/FF    HP    Conditions[/u]
        Choker 01    17/13/15    00    None
        Choker 02    17/13/15    00    None
        Choker 03    17/13/15    00    None
        Aodhán       20/12/18    00    None
        Harnry       14/12/12    00    None
        Houwlou      15/11/14    00    None
        Keeland      16/13/13    00    None
        Tsadok       15/13/12    00    None

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Leif · Oct 12, 2010

Houwlou Groulenas, Olcán Ranger 3

"Let's get 'em, boys!: So saying, Houwlou moves into d4 and attacks the creature in c4. Houwlou's longsword connects for 4 hp damage.

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   Level: Olcán Ranger3
   HP: 32/32     AC: 17   AC(T): 11   AC(FF): 16
 Init: +01    ST(F):+04  ST(R):+04    ST(W):+05

  BAB: 03       CMB: +6     CMD: 17

Weapon                  Attack    Damage      Critical     Special
Longsword (MW)          +6        1d8+3       19-20/x2     +1 TH Gnolls
  Dagger +1             +6        1d4+2       19-20/x2     +3 TH/Damage
Longsword (MW)          +4        1d8+3       19-20/x2        (Undead)
  Longsword             +3        1d8+1       19-20/x2     
Javelin                 +4        1d6+3          20/x2     

                        *+7 & +6 TH if using these alone in primary hand

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Scott DeWar · Oct 12, 2010

ooc: initiative?

ic: Harnrey, having been getting use to combat as a wizard, pulls out a crossbow bolt and speaks the words of power that cause the bolt to lift and fly through the air to its target directly in front of him. targeting creature at( A, 4)

renau1g · Oct 12, 2010

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No time for fluffy descriptor, sorry

Move: draw axe
Standard: cast Bless, unless enemy gets next to me - if that happens then attack w/axe
Swift: Copy Cat - 3 rounds

init; attack (if needed) (1d20+2=8, 1d20+5=7, 1d10+2=3)[/sblock]

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   HP: 35/36     AC: 20   AC(T): 12   AC(FF): 18
 Init: +02    ST(F):+05   ST(R):+03    ST(W):+08
  Per: +05                        HERO Points: 02
Channel Energy: 4/6

  BAB: 02       CMB: 04     CMD: 16

Weapon                  Attack    Damage      Critical     Special
Dwarven WarAxe          +5        1d10+2         20/x3     +3 Damage (2H)
Javelin                 +4        1d6 +2         20/x2     

Domain Powers:
    Travel                                Trickery
    * Agile Feet (8x/Day)                 * Copy Cat (1 Rnd/Lvl, 8x/Day) - 5 left

Spells:
    Orisons (4)                           First Level (4+1)
    * Create Water                        * [s]Bless[/s]
    * Detect Magic                        * [s]Cause Fear[/s]
    * Light                               * Longstrider (Domain Spell)
    * Mending                             * Lonrach's Favor
                                          * Protection from Evil

    Second Level (3+1)
    *
    *
    *

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Maidhc O Casain · Oct 13, 2010

Round One

The strange creatures move preternaturally quickly; two of them close on the party and lash out with their strange, tentacle like arms. Aodhán and Houwlou are smacked painfully, and Aodhán finds himself wrapped in the little monster's embrace.

The wolf-kin shoves the Choker away and lashes out with sword and dagger, scoring a glancing blow with the sword. Aodhán, caught off guard by the ferocity of his opponent, is unable to land a blow. Harnry tries to drive the creature off his friend but his magically propelled crossbow bolt clatters uselessly against the wall behind the combatants.

[sblock=OOC]Went ahead and rolled initiative for Tsadok and Keeland so I could get this in before work this AM.

Tsadok and Keeland are up, then we'll move to Round Two.

GM:

On actually using the 'new' initiative system in the first round, I'm not sure I like it either . . . we'll finish this fight then re-evaluate.

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Code:

[u]Init    Character    AC/ T/FF    HP    Conditions[/u]
 23     Choker 01    17/13/15    00    None
 23     Choker 02    17/13/15    04    None
 23     Choker 03    17/13/15    00    None
 12     Aodhán       20/12/18    04    Grappled
 12     Harnry       14/12/12    00    None
 12     Houwlou      15/11/14    04    None
 12     Keeland      16/13/13    00    None
 12     Tsadok       15/13/12    00    None

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mleibrock · Oct 13, 2010

Tsadok

Tsadok, pushes his prisoner to the corner of F-5/6 and says, "Stay put!". He will then squeeze between his party members and position himself at B-4. He attempts to trip the creature grappling with Aodhán

to hit (1d20+6=14)

Modifying previous roll which was 8 (my CMB is 5 which makes my roll a 13 vs his CMD)