*Daggumit moves into position to charge one of the orcs attacking the exposed rear of the group, the stalwart dwarf bravely preparing to defend the injured wizard and the others.*
*Cade charges at the attacking creature and halts as he thrusts his lance at the beast's legs, unable to find an angle to move past. Nonetheless, the way he delivers all of Alton's momentum into the charge in just the right spot creates an incredible impact, as the lance explodes out the other side of the beast's leg, shattering bone and flesh and leaving a gaping hole that oozes blood.*
*The beast roars in agony, and the nimble and quick-witted Rillian uses the opportunity to move in across from Cade and make a slash with his sword to the heart. Rillian drips sweat as he begins to feel his greatsword deflect against the beast's hide like last time, but he grits his teeth and wrenches harder, missing the heart but still dealing the crucial finishing blow, thanks to his perseverance. As Rillian pulls back and watches the creature's side split open, it stumbles back a step in shock, as if unable to comprehend that these puny beings were able to defeat it, and then collapses to the ground.*
(OOC:
What luck--our first natural 20, and a rolled 17 to confirm! Cade crits for 31 damage. Not bad for a little guy.
Rillian barely hits but deals a sweet 16 damage, finishing the job.
Nicely done. You killed a CR 8 monster
I will let Azmodean see the map and decide what to do next

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