[D&D 4e] IG's "The Witchlight Strand"

[Midgardsormr]

Crowing at his success with the adjusted spell, Pier waves his staff above his head, taunting the orc. "You'll need to bring more than a great stench to win this battle! Anstarre Kohlorum!" The air ripples, a bolt of force coalescing to strike the orc in the chest.

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Move: pass
Minor: pass

Standard action: Magic Missile
Target: Kranaak
Damage: 7


Magic Missile
Standard Action | Ranged 20
Always hits | 2 + 5 (INT) damage
Target: One Creature
Special: Receives implement bonus to damage. Increases
to 3 + INT at level 11 and 5 + INT at level 21.
Arcane, Force, Implement
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[sblock=quick stats]
Pier Glasser- Human Male Wizard 1
Passive Perception: 11, Passive Insight: 14
AC: 16, Fort: 12, Reflex: 17, Will: 14 -- Speed: 6
Resist 5 Poison
HP: 20/20, Bloodied: 10, Surge Value: 5, Surges left: 6/6
Initiative: +2
Action Points: 1, Second Wind: not used

Magic Missile Autohit, 7 damage (basic ranged attack)
Dagger +3, 1d4 (basic melee attack)

Prepared Daily Spells:
Acid Arrow

Encounter Spells:
Ray of Enfeeblement

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[sblock=OOC: RedRobes]
There is no penalty for firing into melee in 4e, and your allies do not offer the enemy cover. Just so you don't continue to penalize yourself just 'cause you're standing the back of the formation.
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[jkason]

Weel Naxel, human artificer

"Not nice, not nice at all!" Weel chastises the orc even as he manages to dodge its near-fatal attack. The decorated branch in his hand begins buzzing, however, and the man's scowl turns into a wide grin. He spins around with the branch above his head, saying "Oh, good for you, good for you, Skitgami. Try, try again!" he calls out, stopping his odd dance on the opposite side of the orc from Vatan.

A burst of lightning flares from the implement in his hand, making its way to the ground through Kranaak's body. Small sparks continue to sputter from the orc, causing him involuntary twitches as Weel says, "Skitgami has more if you don't behave! No punch-backs!"

[sblock=actions]Free:
Minor:
Move: Shift to K3, flank
Standard: Static Shock

At-Will • Arcane, Implement, Lightning
Standard Action Melee or Ranged 5
Target: One creature
Attack: Intelligence vs. Reflex
Hit: 1d8 + Intelligence modifier (+4) lightning damage. The
next attack the target makes before the end of your
next turn takes a penalty to the damage roll equal your
Constitution modifier (+3).

I forgot to add the flank, but I think this may hit even without that...

Static shock attack; damage (1d20+6=19, 1d8+5=9)

Kranaak's next damage roll is at -3, and he'll also take an extra 4 lightning damage if he hits Weel before the end of Weel's next turn (White Lotus Riposte)[/sblock]

[sblock=resources used]Encounter: Scouring Weapon[/sblock]

 

[industrygothica]

OOC: [MENTION=54810]renau1g[/MENTION], you're up.

 

[renau1g]

With the strange wolf attacking the orc, Gwendolynn slides around it's flank, and sees a golden opportunity as the creature is focused on avoiding the wolf's jaws. Her blade sinks into the orc's hamstring and Gwendolynn twists the blade as she pulls it free.

[sblock=ooc]

Minor:
Move: shift to K9
Standard: Piercing Strike - vs ref; dmg; SA (1d20+10+2=26, 1d4+6=10, 2d6+2=9) hits Ref 26 for 19 damage.


Resources used: Dazing Strike
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[industrygothica]

Druthruss spots something on the bombardier's body that steals his attention from the battle at hand. He steps closer, and discovers a well-made crossbow tucked under the orc's gear.

Aridha continues to circle the orc, creating an opening for Gwendolyn to score a deadly blow. The orc howls, but seems to relish in the pain as it brings its blade in hard against the wolf. It takes a step back to escape the flank, completely oblivious to the dwarven rogue standing behind him.

Pier's magics continue to assault Kranaak as Weel and Vatan surround him. While Redbeard's attack does only minimal damage, the distractions proves enough for the artificer to put his wares to work, and a wave of electricity surges through the orc warrior.

The orc was never good at taking orcers, however, and indeed gave Weel a "punchback" as it lifted its huge sword in a sweeping arc, catching both Weel and Vatan in its wake. The orc roars again as a second unexpected surge of electricity courses through its body. "You die now!" it screams, his eyes locked onto Weel's.

[sblock=Details]
Aridha
Minor:
Move: Shift to K8
Standard: Savage Rend
-vs. T; miss

Druthruss
Move: H8
Standard: Search body; finds Aftershock Crossbow
Minor:

Pier
Move:none
Minor: none
Standard: Magic Missile vs. Kranaak; hits for 7 damage

Vatan
Free: Mark Kranaak
Move: Shift to K5
Minor: none
Standard: Reaping Strike vs. Kranaak; miss for 1 damage

Gwendolynn
Minor: none
Move: Shift to K10*
Standard: Piercing Strike vs. Terrorblade; hits for 19 damage
* The bad guy was still at K9; I put you at K10 to set up the flank and get your sneak attack damage)

Weel
Move: Shift to K3
Minor:none
Standard: Static Shock vs. Kranaak; hits for 9 damage

Orc Terrorblade
Standard: Bloodfury Attack vs. Aridha; hits for 18 damage; orc heals 10 hp
Move: Shift to J9

Kranaak
Gratuitous Violence recharge 4 (fail)
Minor:
Move:
Standard: Axe Whirl
-vs. Weel; hits for 13 (16-3) damage; Kranaak takes 4 lightning damage
-vs. Vatan; hits for 5 damage
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[sblock=Status & Initiative]
25 Aridha (8/26): Bloodied
19 Druthruss (25/25):
17 Pier (20/20):
15 Vatan (17/29):
15 Gwendolynn (25/25):
15 Weel (15/28):
14 Bad Guys

Enemy Status:
Terrorblade: Bloodied
Kranaak:

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[sblock=Quests]
Major: As emissaries from Port Magalie (and the Liaglades, for Aridha) travel to Hallowdale secure diplomatic relations with the new king.
Minor: Place the barbarian Kail's cold arrow upon the grave of King Lolgoff
Minor: Escort Andri Ziuul to safety complete
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[Midgardsormr]

Pier continues pouring energy into his spell against Kranaak.

[sblock]

Move: pass
Minor: pass

Standard action: Magic Missile
Target: Kranaak
Damage: 7


Magic Missile
Standard Action | Ranged 20
Always hits | 2 + 5 (INT) damage
Target: One Creature
Special: Receives implement bonus to damage. Increases
to 3 + INT at level 11 and 5 + INT at level 21.
Arcane, Force, Implement
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[sblock=quick stats]
Pier Glasser- Human Male Wizard 1
Passive Perception: 11, Passive Insight: 14
AC: 16, Fort: 12, Reflex: 17, Will: 14 -- Speed: 6
Resist 5 Poison
HP: 20/20, Bloodied: 10, Surge Value: 5, Surges left: 6/6
Initiative: +2
Action Points: 1, Second Wind: not used

Magic Missile Autohit, 7 damage (basic ranged attack)
Dagger +3, 1d4 (basic melee attack)

Prepared Daily Spells:
Acid Arrow

Encounter Spells:
Ray of Enfeeblement

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[Korash]

Vatan finds himself off balance from being hit by the large Orc's "wild" swing, causing his own flurry of swings to go wide by a large margin. "I see ye be chalk full o' tricks, Beasty. It not be doin' ye no good in tha end. Ye still be feedin' tha Sea Hag afore we be done!!" Vatan will bellow as he recovers his footing.

[sblock=OMFG - I can't even BUY a hit!!!]
Standard Action: Comeback Strike vs Kranaak = Miss Badly (Comeback Strike is Reliable so still available)
Action Point: Reaping Strike vs Kranaak = Misses (1 point damage)
Roll Lookup

And so yet ANOTHER group of gamers learn of my extraordinary "luck" at rolling dice, even electronic ones
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[jkason]

Weel Naxel, human artificer

"Well, I warned you, didn't I?" Weel says with a petulant scowl as the orc responds to the secondary shock. He circles to the south of the orc, his frown deepening as he holds his ratty magical implement forth again. A faint glowing energy bleeds out from the stick, quickly covering the man's form, and as it finshes blanketing him in arcane energies, he shouts, "Now back off!"

A loud report issues from the stick, battering the orc away from the off-kilter newcomer, who turns his attention to the other battle. "Hey, no hurting puppies!" Weel chastises. "We like puppies, especially puppies that make the nasty orcs go away. Here, puppy, have a treat!"

Weel lobs a liquid-filled pouch through the air. It bursts open on Aridha, and though the fluid inside is a frighteningly unnatural shade of green, it's almost instantly absorbed by the wolf's wounds, which begin to knit closed in response.

[sblock=actions]Move: Shift to L4

Standard: Thundering Armor (self)

+1 AC to Weel until end of next turn

Secondary attack: 1d20+6 vs Fort

Hit: 1d8+5 damage, pushed 1 and 4 thunder damage if Weel's attacked before the start of his next turn (White Lotus Riposte)

Thundering Armor attack; Damage (1d20+6=16, 1d8+5=9)

Minor: Healing Infusion (Curative) on Aridha (heals surge value +1)

Action point: Standard: Second Wind. Weel heals 7, +2 defenses.

Temp stats: AC 19 (+1 thundering armor, +2 second wind)
Fort & Ref 17, Will 15 [/sblock]

[sblock=Resources used]Encounter: Scouring Weapon, Healing Infusion x1, Action Point, Second Wind[/sblock]

 

[Redrobes]

Noting the shifting positions of the combat, Druthruss makes a note of the crossbow but decides that the combat must be resolved first.

"Well now, if the orc insists on turning his back on a dwarf..."

takes a step to his left and heaves the axe in a wide arc...

He seems to be on target and gets a solid thud into the orc.

[sblock=Actions]
Move to I8
Std melee with great axe. To hit: rolls a (15+2) (+flank?) Dam: 8+2

(If there is time he will step back and pick up the cross bow).
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[Shayuri]

Confidence restored somewhat by the artificer's strange brew, Aridha snarls at the orc and bites again at his legs, tripping him and forcing him to stumble where she wants even as she mauls him!

Unfortuantely, the orc's armor, and the stiffness of her still painful wounds impedes the attack, and he fends her off.