[Adventure] The Race of the Five Horns (DM: stonegod, Judge: THB)

Ryk restrains Spring, knowing neither of them is in any shape to get close to the enemy. He moves back away and hurls his boomerang again, but controlling the angry lizard takes too much attention and his aim is poor.



(I can't tell what the turn order is supposed to be, so I'm not sure what situational bonuses apply. Without counting any.....)

STANDARD:Twin Strike vs TR - one might hit, if there are enough bonuses, for 8.
MOVE: Ryk to J8, Spring to J7



[sblock="status: losing patience with this human"]
STATUS:
surges 0/6
HP 13/38 Bloodied
action point: USED
second wind: AVAILABLE but no surges
enc/ dailies used:
Partnered Savaging
Paired Predators
Second Chance

Spring: HP 6/46, surges 0/2 Bloodied
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Assassination! Round 9

Bellegon takes a moment to regain his composure after his serious burns, while Crush, after his distraction saves Vok, smashes into Twinrose's arm. The addled khoravar stands and manages to strike the construct, weakening it further. The confusion of the battle is too much for Rikka, whose shot goes wide, while the halfling's assault is absorbed harmlessly by the iron construction.

Twinrose spits at Crush, but otherwise ignores him, focuses as he was on her revenge. Weaving through attacks, she presses ir'Haran. She orders her construct away to harass the Lord, which it does by barking and nipping, though not really attacking. The distraction is enough for Twinrose to strike when his back is turned, causing a consternated yelp.

[Twinrose moves, drawing OA from Crush (and maybe Ryk): Please make them. She readies. IR uses Aid Another on TR's attack (not an attack, so Challenge doesn't strike) then shifts, triggering TR's ready. She hits for 6]

The Lord attempts to counterattack, but the pain in his back causes him to seize, and the construct easily dodges the blow.

Assassination! Round 10
[sblock=Maps]
There are stairs to get up to the stage (which is 5' up). The line indicates a higher level in the back that is difficult terrain to get up. Pillars provide cover for those next to them; you cannot move through tables.[/sblock]Combat Details

TR: -69; AC 21, Fort 20, Ref 18 (all +2 when ID adjacent); Cursed, Rik's Quarry; Inspirational Authority, AP, and Hesitation used
ID: 17/73, Fort 19, Ref 18, Howl used, Lord's Quarry, Marked, bloodied,
MW: dead
CP: dead
L1: Dead
L2: Dead
L3: Dead
L4: Dead

Status

Bellegon: 13/45; 4 charges, bloodied, 2 HS used, Second Wind
Rikka: 18/40; Thorn Spray used
Vok 12/51; bloodied, Second Wind used, -2 HS
Ryk 13/38, bloodied
Spring 6/46, bloodied
Crush: 16+7/41; Bloodied, Warlord's strike used, Myrmidon Formation used, 2 IW used, Vengeful Longsword used
Lord ir'Haran: -51; Bloodied

Ryk's twin strike was at Twinrose, not the construct. Missed anyway, I think. But he was never adjacent to her, so I don't think he gets an OA.

Rikka gave a soft growl- instead of reaching for another arrow, she drew her totem from her belt. With a swirling gesture, she tried to call upon the wind spirits once more, in an attempt to drive their foes away from the Lord. Her frustration was obviously hindering her concentration, though, and she raised only a chilly breeze...

[sblock= OOC]
>Minor: draw totem
>Standard: Chill Wind, centered at D8 (air burst, just above the tabletop), catching ID and TR in order; +9 vs. FORT= 12, 16 (both miss); rolls Roll Lookup
>Move: none

>Obviously this fight has gone on long enough that I've used up all my good rolls
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Bellegon shrugs and nonchalantly moves by Twinrose woman

"Here, kitty kitty, idiot fanatic. Here chicken brain. You couldn't hit a side of a barn with those unrefined swings." taunts he as he walks by.

Coming on the other side of her, making room for Vok and Crush to close in, he waves his rod toward the woman. His eyes burn into her and her mind is wracked with visions from the Darkness Below.

[sblock=Actions]
Move: F8, provokes OA
Standard: Spiteful Glamour vs Will (TR); psychic damage; curse (1d20+7+2+1=27, 1d8+5+1+4=13, 1d6=5) - provokes OA

IF she takes OA: Aura damage + talon damage (4d6+1d6=19) - 13 psychic and necrotic damage and 6 untyped. Attacker is weakened for the attack. Lower Bellegon attack damage by 3 if she takes first OA.
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Crush slashes at Twinrose as she moves away, then steps in to bash her with his shield, but the nimble Cyran dodges both attacks.

[sblock=Crush actions and stats]OA: miss

Move to F10

Standard: Furious Smash vs. TR: miss

[sblock=statblock]Crush—Male Warforged Warlord 4
Initiative: +4, Passive Perception: 12, Passive Insight: 12
AC: 21, Fort: 17, Reflex: 13, Will: 16 — Speed: 5
HP: 16/41 + 7 THP, Bloodied: 20, Surge: 10, Surges left: 8/9
Action Points: 0, Second Wind: Not Used
Vengeful Longsword +1: +10 vs. AC, 1d8+5 dmg
Distance Handaxe +1: +9 vs. AC, 1d6+5 dmg
Powers -
Furious Smash
Wolf Pack Tactics
Warlord's Strike
Myrmidon Formation
Inspired Belligerence
Fearless Rescue
Inspiring Word
Inspiring Word
Warforged Resolve
Adamant's Unshakable Stance
Vengeful Longsword +1
Veteran's Chainmail +2
Razor Light Shield
Distance Handaxe +1


Important Effects for Allied Characters:
* Any ally who can see Crush regains 6 HP when they spend an action point, and may roll a saving throw with a +2 bonus
* Each ally within 10 squares who can see and hear Crush gets +2 to initiative[/sblock][/sblock]

Vok steps up and swings at the assassin. His blow is ill-timed.

[sblock=ooc]
Mnor: mark TR
Move: shift to E10
Standard- Enfeebling Strike on TR (1d20+11=13, 1d8+8=11) miss [/sblock]

Assassination! Round 10 (Partial)

Rikka calls forth the winter's wind to try to slow down the fervent assassin, but the still smoldering flames keep it from having any affect. Bellegon slips behind Twinrose, but she does not raise the to the bait of her taunts, her monomania focusing her elsewhere. She regrets it a moment later when the dark one's spell strikes her. Dark blood flows from her ears and nose at the dark magic.

[Rikka misses; Bellegon hits (I think you added an extra +1 to hit; the Talon amulet doesn't give you a +1 on atks (just damage), so I'm not sure where it came from. Doesn't matter here). Bloodies Twinrose.]

Staggered from the attack, Twinrose stumbles into the still smoldering table. It collapses, hitting some of the flimsy decorations hanging overhead. Already scorched, they catch alight, spreading quickly through the floor. Fire is everywhere!

[The place is now on fire! Red areas are on fire; starting in or adjacent at beginning of turn, or moving through means you are subject to an attack: +9 vs Ref, 1d8+5 fire damage. Please roll this on your own. The fire looks like it may spread.]

Crush attempts to pin the woman down, but to no avail. Vok and Ryk decide what to do.

[Ryk is still up. I'll let Vok decide if he still wants to move (as he'll be moving next to the fire).]

Assassination! Round 10 (Partial)
[sblock=Maps][imghttp://www.enworld.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=46882&stc=1&d=1295035785[/img]
There are stairs to get up to the stage (which is 5' up). The line indicates a higher level in the back that is difficult terrain to get up. Pillars provide cover for those next to them; you cannot move through tables. Red areas are on fire; starting in or adjacent at beginning of turn, or moving through means you are subject to an attack: +9 vs Ref, 1d8+5 fire damage[/sblock]Combat Details

TR: 67/154; AC 21, Fort 20, Ref 18 (all +2 when ID adjacent); Cursed, Rik's Quarry, bloodied; Inspirational Authority, AP, and Hesitation used
ID: 17/73, Fort 19, Ref 18, Howl used, Lord's Quarry, Marked, bloodied,
MW: dead
CP: dead
L1: Dead
L2: Dead
L3: Dead
L4: Dead

Status

Bellegon: 13/45; 4 charges, bloodied, 2 HS used, Second Wind
Rikka: 18/40; Thorn Spray used
Vok 12/51; bloodied, Second Wind used, -2 HS
Ryk 13/38, bloodied
Spring 6/46, bloodied
Crush: 16+7/41; Bloodied, Warlord's strike used, Myrmidon Formation used, 2 IW used, Vengeful Longsword used
Lord ir'Haran: -51; Bloodied

Ryk's eyes grow wide in a momentary panic. On the Talenta Plains, fire is the one enemy that cannot be fought. When the grasses burn, the whole tribe must run, and those who can't keep up perish. He looks out to verify that an escape route is available. Then he has an idea. Rikka! Make it cold, make it snow. Put it out!. Again he hurls his boomerang at Twinrose.

(note: the map shows a bloodied ring on the ID, not TR)

STANDARD: Twin strike vs Twinrose - renaming this at-will power "Twinrose Strike". Hit twice for 12 total.
MOVE: Move 3 spaces south, off the map out of the pavilion, shout FIRE! FIRE!, and move back to original spot.
MINOR: Nature check to feel the wind and get a notion of where and how the flames are likely to spread. If this brings to mind any helpful advice for avoiding the fire, e.g. "it's spreading east" or "move south", shout it out. A 20 on the die gives me a 28!



[sblock="status: He fights when the grass is burning - Talenta expression for "He's an idiot""]
STATUS:
surges 0/6
HP 13/38 Bloodied
action point: USED
second wind: AVAILABLE but no surges
enc/ dailies used:
Partnered Savaging
Paired Predators
Second Chance

Spring: HP 6/46, surges 0/2 Bloodied
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[sblock=ooc]
Minor: Mark TR
Move: to I9
Standard: Total Defense[/sblock]