Last Stand of the Dorinthians (Chapter 4- The Second Invasion)

[hafrogman]

Ventus 35/42

Ventus is grateful for the aid of Nikolos, but cannot spare the time to thank the man as he find himself pressed by three orcs. His mind notes the path of the wounded orc, and he scowls as he is unable to persue it. He can only hope that it means to flee and not attempt to do more harm.

He continues his assault against the wounded orc, still wary of his enemies. He fights on with silent intensity, watching his opponents' eyes, trying to predict their attacts.

[sblock=ooc]Back to combat expertise for 2, AC: 19 (21 v. evil creatures)
Attack +9; 1d6+8
Attacking the wounded orc if it isn't already dead.[/sblock]

 

[Bloodweaver1]

Catamip Ashhearth

“Aim for that Shaman.” Shouts Catamip to the young mage. “The spell will not last for long. Plus I have something in store for this one.” She finishes as she eyes the frightened Orc greedily.

Completely out of the blue and with an evil grin the Gnome begins one of her tell-tale signs of a really bad joke“You know, this one time at band camp… ”

Round 4
Standard Action: Cast T. Hideous Laughter on lead Orc: DC 15 vs Will.
Move Action: Nothing
Round 5
Standard Action: Fire X-bow at Held Orc: Attack (+7) Damage (1d8)
Free Action: Drop X-bow
Move Action: Draw Short Sword

Current Spell Count: 4th Round
1st: 6/6
2nd 3/5
3rd: 1/3

 

[Deuce Traveler]

OOC: The immobile one is one of the two in the back. The two next closer ones are an orc adept that can't cast for the near future, and another one that will be able to within a few minutes.

 

[Blarkon Dragonslayer]

Nikolos, for his part, stabs forward past the soldier, using the length of the spear to keep the orc on Ventus' left off-balance. "Well, Master Ventus, it cannot be said that you and your friends lead retired lives of philosophical debate."

(OOC: Aid Another to grant Ventus +2 AC against the orc on the left. +4 attack. Will give Ventus 23 AC against that orc, if successful. Nikolos remains at AC 20.)

 

[Fenris]

Dartis and Swift will strike at the remaining orc.

 

[Deuce Traveler]

Dartis and Barok
[sblock]
As Barok waits, Dartis brings his blade downwards, wounding but not killing the orc in front of him. Swift also rears up, but misses. The orc gets under Dartis' defenses but the noble is able to deflect the axe strike away in the last moment with the bottom of his shield.

Down the street, three orcs come forth from out of an alley. The magic-user among them casts a spell one of the axe-wielding orcs as the charge forth. None of them notice the hidden Barok off to the side.

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.............m.B|.......
..............o.o.........
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..............Do.........
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Danica, Ventus, Nikolos
[sblock]
Danica fires another bolt, but misses. You think for a moment that you hear the young girl curse out loud, a bad habit from the time she's spent with soldiers. Although Ventus is surrounded, he is able to avoid each strike except for one (-8 hps to Ventus). His return strike drops the injured orc, however, leaving only two. Nikolos casts another spell, and the Imperial feels his protection increased.

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............o.o.............
.............V..............
..............N.............
...............Da..........
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Silas and Caramip
[sblock]
Caramip's spell is cast without interruption, as Silas raises his crossbow and fires. The orc is injured, but not dropped. It rushes the abjurer and attacks, slashing into Silas' robes (-7 hps to Silas). The second orc, an adept, moves to strike the abjurer with his totem staff, but misses badly. The second adept steps forward, but is unable to get into striking distance.

As the round ends, the last orc is no longer held, but instead falls onto the ground laughing uncontrollably.

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.........a...............
..........oa............
..........S.............
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..............C.........
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[hafrogman]

Ventus 27/42

Down to two orcs now, Ventus spares himself a moment to point to the corner around which the first orc dissapeared.

"Danica! Catch that orc, we'll handle these two!"

Then he resumes his attack against the orcs, stabbing sharply at his foe.

[sblock=ooc]As last round
combat expertise for 2, AC: 19 (21 v. evil creatures)
Attack +9; 1d6+8[/sblock]

 

[Nephtys]

And Barok steps behind the magic-wielding orc, plunging both of his rapier into its right kidney while slashing the knife over its throat.

 

[Blarkon Dragonslayer]

OOC: Last round Nikolos technically didn't cast a spell, he used an aid other combat action to try and help Ventus defend himself.

Nikolos looks a bit rueful as Ventus is wounded again, and again calls upon the power of the Seeker...feeling the prayer of blessing fade, replaced by a small portion of the Seeker's healing power. Then he chuckles, as he takes the heavy mace from his belt. "And now, Master Ventus, try not to laugh at my ineptness. Weapons drill was never my finest hour at the Great Library." Moving to stand beside the soldier, he hefts the mace, and prepares to face the orc opposite him.

OOC: Free Action: Drop Longspear
Standard Action: Cast Defensively (+14 Concentration), spontaneous Cure Light Wounds on Ventus, sacrificing Bless. 1d8+4 healing.
Move Action: Draw Heavy Mace and move up beside Ventus. AC 20

 

[Deuce Traveler]

OOC: Last round Nikolos technically didn't cast a spell, he used an aid other combat action to try and help Ventus defend himself.

OOC: And if I wasn't being a lazy DM and neglected to look at the rogue's gallery, I would have caught that. Thanks. Got it. The orc still barely hit.