[Adventure] Murder Most Foul! (Judge: EvolutionKB)

"As I told to Merrik men earlier, I will personally make sure the killer stop to breath once and for all, and anyone who has protected that bastard will pay for it too. I'll pull all the string I need to reach that objective. What would I gain in it? Personal satisfaction." tells the half-orc.

[SBLOCK=OOC]Intimidate (1d20+12=29)[/SBLOCK]

"Well said Hasifar and Artemus!" Knoepf then looks back at the host. "I'd like to add something as well. As much as I enjoy the opprotunity to dine on good food (pointing to the plates in front of the party), I also enjoy the the opprotunity of spotting deception." Giving Ladoran another stern look, "And, quite frankly Mr Ladoran, I think that you are holding back on us my friend, specifically the part you mentioned about Merrick being the one who attacked us and the idea of shapeshifters and illusionist being farfetched. Anything else you could share with us that will help us solve this murder mystery would be most helpful."

"Well, your attitudes are most unfortunate as I was really starting to like some of you." Ladoran sighs as a blast of thunderous wind flies out of his hands and pounds into Hasifar and Knoepf. The massive wind propels Ladoran over everyone, the table included, where he lands next to Boruuk, Knoepf, and Tirial. The thunderous blast continues. Boruuk is knocked back by the force, but Knoepf manages to stay put. Tirial is blown out of her chair and onto the table. He has hit everyone in range with contemptuous ease.

[sblock=OOC]
Hasifar and Knoepf get hit for 15 each.
Boruuk, Knoepf and Tirial get hit for 13 each.

Ladoran
Artemus 37/39
Hasifar 26/41
Tirial 32/45
Boruuk 36/51
Knoepf 8/40 bloodied

Hasifar can roll an Arcana roll.

Knoepf can stay in the same square due to "Stand Your Ground" with no detriment. Otherwise, if he wants to be pushed to I8, he will need to make an Acrobatics roll to not be knocked prone while being pushed in a chair. If he fails the Acrobatics roll, he can still make the Stand Your Ground Saving Throw to not be knocked prone.

Tirial will need to make an Acrobatics roll or be knocked prone on the table.


Note: I rolled initiative for everyone since I didn't want to wait a day to get those posted.

Also, I would prefer if everyone posted in initiative order, but I understand that some people tend to post at specific times. The actions will be handled in order of initiative, but if you need or want to post early, go ahead. Just be aware that if your PC's actions are invalidated, you will need to correct them.

Note: The first map is before Ladoran attacked, the second is after. I wanted everyone to see my nice table before covering it with PC labels. The object near the top of the room is the well. I'm still trying to work on things like tapestries. I have a ton of objects, but unfortunately my hand drawing skills suck and there are a lot of objects that I would like to use, but don't yet have.

It's Artemus' turn.
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Arcana: 19

Knoepf wipes blood from his mouth with his forearm and stares angerly at the host. "That was a mistake. You will pay for that."

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Knoepf: Dwarf Cleric 4
Advantageous Conditions:
Adverse Conditions: BLOODIED
Initiative: +1 Passive Insight: 22 Passive Perception: 17
Senses: Low Light Vision
Saving Throws: +5 vs poison
HP 40 8
Bloodied 20
Surge Value 10; Surges Per-Day 8 7
AC =19 Fortitude 14 Reflex 13 Will 20 Speed 5
Action Point: NOT USED
Second Wind: NOT USED
Powers
At will:
Astral Seal
Sacred Flame
Floating Lantern
Encounter:
Divine Fortune
Healer's Mercy
Healing Word
Bane
Life Transference
Daily Standard:
Hymm of Resurgence
Beacon of Hope
Symbol of Perservence
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[sblock=Hasifar]
Hasifar recognizes the spell cast as the Sorcerer spell Thunder Leap.
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"He's a sorcerer! Surround 'im, don't let 'im cast spells!" Hasifar yells

Artemus, without a word, move around the table and attack Larodan. But the man easily dodge his two swings.

[SBLOCK=OOC]Move: Move to G11

Standard: Dazing Strike: Dazing Strike (1d20+13=15, 1d4+5+2d6+4=19) Probaly Miss.

If MIss: Nasty Backswing:Nasty Backswing (1d20+13=16, 1d4+5+2d6+4=19) Probably Miss again

I seems out of luck this morning.[/SBLOCK]

Tirial is completely caught off guard by the blast, but she's very agile and manages to roll to her feet.

[sblock=ooc]
Acrobatics check - acrobatics (1d20 6=15)
I'd like to use the Disruptive Strike immediate interrupt when the man attacks Knoepf on the second attack - vs ac; dmg (1d20 11=24, 1d12 8=19) if that hits he takes a -6 on the attack roll against our dwarven leader (if I'm prone, -2 on the attack roll, AC 22)
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[sblock=stat block]
Tirial - Female Eladrin Ranger 4
Advantageous Conditions:
Adverse Conditions:
Initiative: +7 Passive Insight: 17 Passive Perception: 20
Senses: Low Light Vision
HP 45/45
Bloodied 22
Surge Value 11; Surges Per-Day 8/9
AC =21 Fortitude 15 Reflex 19 Will 17 Speed 6
Action Points: 1
Second Wind: Not Used
Powers
At will:
Nimble Strike
Twin Strike

[Encounter:
Fey Step
Two-Fanged Strike
Disruptive Strike
Yield Ground
Rebounding Greatbow +2

Daily:
Hunter Bear's Trap
Cloak of Resistance +1
Arrows: 112/120
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[sblock=First Combat Round]
PCs do not have weapons pulled out. It is a minor action to pull out a weapon.

So, Artemus does not get a +2 bonus for flank since Knoepf does not have a weapon out, nor can Tirial use Disruptive Strike to protect Knoepf yet. Even with flank though, Artemus still misses both attacks.

Tirial is successful with her Acrobatics. And she can use the good roll she made for something other than Disruptive Strike.
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