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

[Scott DeWar]

OOC: it is -4 to fire into this combat, right? then the bard's +1 att/+1damage. [ic] harnrey aims his wand and points it at the gnoll at d9 Acid dart swift action: dismiss caltrops at d7,d8 so party can engage better

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

Harnry speaks a quick syllable and the front row of caltrops disappears, then fires off another dart of acid. This time Harnry's Acid Dart finds its way through the clever defenses of the Gnolls and slaps onto the hip of one of the defenders. The creature yelps in pain and shouts out a stream of gutteral barks and high pitched yips.*

The two in front hold the line, protecting the archer.

Tsadok moves to attack the line, but the Peryton incident must have the young Rogue more upset than he realized as he narrowly avoids smacking himself in the head with his sap. He feels something tear in his shoulder as he overextends his blow.

Aodhán makes a desperate bid to finish off the second archer, but this javelin also flies harmlessly by.

[sblock=* Only Those Who Speak Gnoll May Read This!]"These frakkers are too much for us, boys. Grognard, get the hell back up the hill and tell Kardswann what's happening, and get us some help, damn your eyes! FRAK! THAT HURTS!"[/sblock]

GM: Houwlou is up, then the Archer, then Keeland (already posted).

[sblock=Combat Status]

[u]Combatant          AC/ T/FF   -HP         Condition[/u]
Harnry             14/12/12    00         None
Gnoll 01           19/12/15    00         Shaken, Cover from Tsadok
Gnoll 02           19/12/15    15         Shaken, Cover from Houwlou
Aodhán             20/12/18    00         None
Houwlou            17/11/16    00         None
[s]Gnoll 03           19/16/19    20         Dead[/s]
Tsadok             13/11/12    00         None
Gnoll 04           17/16/17    00         Cover
Keeland            16/13/13    00         None

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[Leif]

Houwlou Groulenas, Olcán Ranger4

Houwlou, bolstered both by his comrades songs and by his understanding of the foes misgivings (at least, I think Houwlou speaks gnolll?), renews his attack with greater vigor, cncentrating on his sword work, and not so much the dagger. The strategy KINDA pays off, he gets a good solid hit, (22) but without the extra ooomph that he was looking for. (5 hp dam)

I've lost my link to the OC page. I can't get back to it by linking to Obsidian Castle, either.

OOC: Obsidian PORTAL not obsidian castle, that explains it! Duhhhh

 

[Scott DeWar]

http://www.enworld.org/forum/playing-game/253536-mercs-life-ooc-01-a-69.html

the above is the only ooc thread I know of. It has been like 11 months sice the last post, until i just bumped it.

http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/mercenaries/characters/houwlou-groulenas

and here is obsicdon portal

your languages are:

Languages: Common, Olcán

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

[sblock=Leif]Links to the Obsidian Portal site are in my sig (just follow the 'A Merc's Life' link).[/sblock]

 

[Scott DeWar]

To the partyspeach= free action)

Guys, they are going to make a break for it! then get reenforcements!!

 

[Leif]

Houwlou Groulenas, Olcán Ranger4

"Then STOP them, WIZARD! We're doing all we can already. We may need to make a tactical withdrawal to some other defensible spot - something better than this death trap!"

[sblock=Stat Block]

   Houwlou Groulenas, Olcán Ranger
   Level: Ranger 4
   HP: 34/44     AC: 17  AC(T): 11   AC(FF): 16
 Init: +01    ST(F):+05  ST(R):+04    ST(W):+05
  Per: 15 (+2 Undead or Desert) HERO Points: 03

  BAB: 04       CMB: +7     CMD: 18

Weapon                  Attack    Damage      Critical     Special
Longsword (MW)          +9        1d8+3       19-20/x2     +1 TH Gnolls
Dagger +1 (T)           +8 (+6)   1d4+2       19-20/x2     +3 TH/Damage
Longsword (MW)          +7        1d8+3       19-20/x2        (Undead)
  & Dagger +1           +6        1d4+2       19-20/x2     
Longsword (MW)          +5        1d8+3       19-20/x2     
  & Longsword           +4        1d8+1       19-20/x2     
Javelin   (M)           +5 (+3)   1d6+3          20/x2     Range 30'

Selected Skills (not all are shown)
Acrobatics -5; Appraise +4; Bluff +5; Climb +2; Diplomacy +3; 
Intimidate +3; Knowledge (nature) +9; Handle Animal +10; Heal +10;  
Perception +15; Profession (Guide) +10; Ride +3; Sense Motive +7; 
Spellcraft +10; Stealth +2; Survival +10; Swim -9

Spells Prepared:
Resist Energy

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[Maidhc O Casain]

Houwlou's solid blow scrapes down the corner between he and the Gnoll and catches momentarily between the dog-man's shield and the wall before the wolf-kin pulls it free.

[sblock=Leif]Sorry, buddy - with the cover from the corner the Gnoll is AC 23 vs. Houwlou.[/sblock]

The archer fires another wild shot before turning tail and leaving the battle at top speed.

Keeland makes a valiant effort to put an arrow or two into the retreating beast, but to no avail.

GM: Top of Round 4 - Harnry, then the two Gnoll defenders.

[sblock=Combat Status]

[u]Combatant          AC/ T/FF   -HP         Condition[/u]
Harnry             14/12/12    00         None
Gnoll 01           19/12/15    00         Cover from Tsadok
Gnoll 02           19/12/15    15         Cover from Houwlou
Aodhán             20/12/18    00         None
Houwlou            17/11/16    00         None
[s]Gnoll 03           19/16/19    20         Dead[/s]
Tsadok             13/11/12    00         None
Gnoll 04           17/16/17    00         Has Left the Building
Keeland            16/13/13    00         None

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[Scott DeWar]

Target: gnoll at D,9

Harnrey conjures another bolt of acid and aims for the gnoll.
(looks like more structural damage. *le sigh*)

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

Harnry's acid attack goes wild, splattering against the wall, but the Gnoll he previously hit succumbs to the lingering effect of the mage's previous attack. The final remaining Gnoll renews his defense, apparently determined to hold the group inside as long as he can.

GM: Party (except Harnry) is up!

[sblock=Combat Status]

[u]Combatant          AC/ T/FF   -HP         Condition[/u]
Harnry             14/12/12    00         None
Gnoll 01           19/12/15    00         Cover from Tsadok
[s]Gnoll 02           19/12/15    20         Dead[/s]
Aodhán             20/12/18    00         None
Houwlou            17/11/16    00         None
[s]Gnoll 03           19/16/19    20         Dead[/s]
Tsadok             13/11/12    00         None
Gnoll 04           17/16/17    00         Has Left the Building
Keeland            16/13/13    00         None

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