S@squ@tch's N1: Against the Cult of the Reptile God IC

Round 5 - Complete


Initiative:

16 - Alessin – 5’ step to G7, attack Hulbar - MISS
16 - Donovan – Attacks Gideon - MISS
16 - Hulbar – Attack Alessin – HIT for 5 damage, Alessin drops unconscious
15 - Ari the Flame – Attack Donovan with Bow -- MISS
11 - Zazz – Attack Donovan – HIT for 7 damage
8 - Gideon – Attack Donovan – MISS
4 - Stonefist – Flurry of blows on Donovan - both MISS
2 - Roland – Dying


Finally feeling somewhat alive, Alessin rejoins the fray, stepping closer to the flail wielding warrior, determined to repay him for the courtesy he was shown by the business end of his weapon. He thrusts quickly with his shining blade, but it is deflected by one of the ridges on Hulbar’s armor.

A loud bellow erupts from the warrior,”uh HA HA HA HA” as he readies his sword for another attack. “You will all die before me, fools!” He swings once again at the barbarian, but Gideon is able to turn aside the sword with his shield.

“Back for more, are ye?” He yells at Alessin,”Well, me flail will send you runnin’ back to the trees where ye came from.” He twirls the flail once again and it connects with the skull of the already weakened elf, crushing part of it and knocking him senseless onto the ground.

Not yet anxious to join melee, Ari nocks another arrow on his bow and takes aim at Donovan. He shoots, but his poor vantage point causes him to miss.

Seeing the powerful blows that Donovan is dealing, Zazz decides to try to take him out of the battle with a quick jab of his blade, which punctures a crease in the warrior armor, dealing a wicked blow.

Gideon roars in rage as he sees his new "friends" blood spraying the room. Then he notices that much of the blood is his. Ah pain...sweet, sweet pain. He then advances a step to end the life of the warrior who dared spill his blood. He swings his maul in a high overhead arc, and looses his footing on the bloodied floor, the head of the weapon smacking a resounding blow on the floor.

Stonefist switches targets and tries to hit Donovan instead since he's doing so much damage and he's already wounded, he moves the staff in his hands with a blinding speed and strikes twice at the warrior, but is unable to connect a solid blow.

Roland lays still on the floor, blood seeping from his wounds. (Stabilization fails)

Condition Summary:

Gideon: 10/29 hp (3 non-lethal) 5 rounds remaining on rage
Zazz: 6/13 hp (3 non-lethal)
Roland: -6/17 hp
Alessin: -1/12

Constable Grover: DEAD
Donovan: 28 damage (Heavily Wounded)

Bless: 16 rounds left

The dwarf's dark eyes simmer with anger as another comrade falls. Realizing that he must find a chink in the enemies armor, Stonefist stops the fancy staffwork and just tries to breach the defenses ONCE!

OOC: Huzzah! That better hit! Aimed at Donovan if he's still up. Otherwise hit Hulbar with it instead. Single blessed MW staff attack on Donovan (1d20+6=25, 1d6+3=5)

"Why won't you die?" asks Zazz in a conversational tone, again thrusting his rapier at his foe.


Attack Donovan, or Hulbar is Donovan is down.

AC18, HP 06/13 (3 non-lethal)
Attack +7 (w/Gideon's bless), damage 1d6+1 (18-20)

Ari finally sees an opening and moves to unleash his last potent spell. Stepping up close to the battle, he holds his hands in a fanning motion and chants an arcane spell. As he finishes the words, an incendiary arc of color bursts from his hands, searing Hulbar and Donovan.

OOC: Ari moves to F3 and begins the 15-foot cone for burning hands at the top right corner of his square. Hopefully this does not affect Roland, since he is on the ground. If so, let me know and I will change my action.

burning hands damage 5 Reflex DC 15 for half

Round 6 - Complete


Initiative:

16 - Alessin – Dying
16 - Donovan – Attacks Zazz – HIT for 10 damage
16 - Hulbar – Attack Stonefist – CRIT (confirmed) for 6 damage
15 - Ari the Flame – Move to F3, cast Burning Hands – 5 damage
11 - Zazz – Dying
8 - Gideon – 5’ step to G6, Attack Hulbar - MISS
4 - Stonefist – 5’ step to F7, Attack Hulbar with Staff – HIT for 5 damage
2 - Roland – Dying


“One more down, how many of ye left to go?” The maniacal warrior shouts as he brings his blade to bear on the elf. The connects solidly once again on Zazz’s chest, sending the elf unconscious to the floor. “Do you really think you can best me?” He sneers.

“Somefolks will never learn, Don ol’ buddy,” Hulbar spits as he swings his flail at the dwarven monk. The ball and chain slam into the dwarf’s thigh, almost tearing off a piece of flesh.

Ari finally sees an opening and moves to unleash his last potent spell. Stepping up close to the battle, he holds his hands in a fanning motion and chants an arcane spell. As he finishes the words, an incendiary arc of color bursts from his hands, searing Hulbar and Donovan.

The burly warrior is caught flat footed by the flame, and a confused expression appears on his face – “This can’t be happening!” He says, as he drops to the floor. Hulbar looks lightly burned as well.

With the carnage surrounding him, Gideon finds himself grinning from ear to ear,”I’’ve not had this much fun in weeks!” he cries out, while bringing his massive maul down upon Hulbar, but he does not connect.

Stonefist watches the barbarians movements, and decides to step backwards, so that the flail wielding man is between them. He kicks the chair over, then moves deftly in behind it, causing Hulbar to watch both men at the same time. He jabs with the staff while Hulbar catches a glimpse at Gideon and catches the man in the jaw, breaking off several at the gum and causing copious amounts of blood to flow out of his mouth.


Condition Summary:

Gideon: 10/29 hp (3 non-lethal) 5 rounds remaining on rage
Roland: -7/17 hp
Zazz: -4/13 hp (3 non-lethal)
Alessin: -2/12
Stonefist: 13/19

Donovan: 33 damage unconcious
Constable Grover: DEAD
Hulbar: 10 damage

Bless: 16 rounds left

Round 7 - Complete


Initiative:

16 - Alessin – Stabilizes
16 - Donovan – Dying
16 - Hulbar – Attack Stonefist – HIT for 7 damage
11 - Zazz – Dying
8 - Gideon – 5’ step to G6, Attack Hulbar – HIT for 13 damage
4 - Stonefist – 5’ step to F7, Attack Hulbar with Staff – HIT for 4 damage
2 - Roland – Dying



Growling fiercely, Hulbar swings his flail at the monk once again. The ball and chain batter the dwarf’s ribcage, causing Stonefist to grunt with pain.

Ari watches as the warrior continue to duke it out, hoping for a quick resolution, as he eyes the bodies of his companions lying still on the floor.

“AAAAIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE”, Gideon yells out as he swings his maul once again over his head – it smashes Hulbars helmet and crushes his skull, akin to a tack being driven by a hammer. The mans eyes curl up into his head and he starts to fall to the ground.

But it does not reach the ground before Stonefists staff snaps the man’s spine in two pieces with a grisly crunch.

***** END OF COMBAT *****

The constable and his men have been bested, but the toll for both sides has been heavy…

Alessin appears to be alive, but both ‘newcomers’ appear to be in need of help, with the priest looking more urgent.

Condition Summary:

Gideon: 10/29 hp (3 non-lethal) 3 rounds remaining on rage
Roland: -8/17 hp
Zazz: -5/13 hp
Alessin: -2/12
Stonefist: 6/19

Donovan: 34 damage unconscious
Constable Grover: DEAD
Hulbar: 27 damage unconscious

Bless: 14 rounds left

Stonefist drops his staff and pulls out a healing potion from his belt. Moving over to the priest, he pours the contents into the mans mouth. The last few drops, he shakes out over the actual wounds. "There. With luck it'll be in time. How is the other newcomer?" He asks as he turns to look at the elf on the floor.

Gideon Novak - Human Mercenary

"Humh! I've just got a couple of scratches. Here take this healing draught and give it to one of the knocked out dudes. I'll give one to the other, then we can try to figure out whats going on in here."

Gideon withdraws his two cure light potions and tosses one to stonefist.

Stonefist quickly administers the healing elixer to the bleeding priest. He feels relief as the man's breathing and heartbeat become somewhat normal, though he still appears to be unconscious. (7 hp healed)

He grabs the two vials thrown by Gideon and quickly goes to work pouring one down the throat of the elf, who had appeared from the door in the back. The elf coughs, blinks a few times, then wipes his brow with a bloodied hand. (7 hp healed)

OOC: 2 CLW's potions used.

Ari first administers the potion he gave to Roland to the unconscious priest, hoping it will revive him. He then uses his own potion in an attempt to revive the fiery red-haired man who came to his party's aid.

Well, the constable's ire is proof enough for me of his guilt. I agree with you for once Gideon, Ari says, cocking his head to the side amazed at himself, Now that our comrades are attended to, we should look about for evidence of what has caused this madness. The constable said something about a queen as he was burned by the steam of my spell. Perhaps they have joined in with some diabolical cult.