[LPF] Rodents of Unusual Size, pt 3

The cavalry had come. The wayang smiled as he watched the gnoll shiver and squirm on the slick ground, though one could not tell it through his veil. This was no place to stand and gawk, however, as the protection granted by his goddess began to fade. He moved his hand beneath his cloak as he turned and watched the halfling Hawk cleave down a foe, and as the hyena reared back to strike at himself. It launched itself at him as he brought out his own weapon, a wicked-looking dagger that curved like a river, which he dug into the beast's flesh. Ripping it away again, he turned and ducked away from his foe, taking care to avoid the axes of its allies.
[sblock=OOC]He casts Cause Fear again, this time on the hyena. Also, Sanctuary will be gone next turn. Action changed. He'll attack the hyena and 5-foot step to U13 afterwards.
Attack (1d20+4=16)
Attack (Reroll) (1d20+4=13)
And a retroactive +2 to both, since I forgot to account for flanking with Hawk's new location, which means he should hit the hyena.
Damage (1d3+1=4)
Sorry, meant to post earlier, but the last time I had free was Sunday, and I was mysteriously unable to access this sight then. [/sblock]
[sblock= Wahyu's Mini Stats]
Wahyu
AC: 18* (16* flat-footed, 15* touch)
HP: 23/23
CMB: 1 CMD: 13
Fort: +3 Reflex: +4 Will: +5
Perception: +5, Darkvision 60 ft
Initiative: +6
Current Weapon in Hand: Light Crossbow (+5, 1d6+0, 19-20 x2)
Current Conditions in Effect: Pass Without Trace, Shield of Faith*
Spells Remaining (1st): 3/6

Used Items:
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Abilities Used:
SLA: Pass Without Trace[/sblock]

[sblock=Wahyu]As a clarification, any spell which causes an enemy to make a save automatically counts as an attack. (I'm on break, so if you would like a citation I can produce it later.) So, upon casting the previous fear, Wahyu voided sanctuary. So now, if he casts again, he'll get opportunity attacked by all adjacent enemies. I wasn't sure if you were aware of this the first time, but it's pretty clear now, so I'll let you quickly reconsider. Some options:
(1) Cast defensively (you'll need a concentration check)
(2) Cast normally (trust your AC - my rolls have been terrible this fight)
(3) Choose a new option
Let me know so we can get rolling ASAP.[/sblock]

[sblock=OOC]I did not know that. I had assumed that attack spells meant anything that targeted (or ignored) AC and did damage, but I guess this makes sense too. It shouldn't be so easy to be so cheesy.

I changed his action to a melee attack.[/sblock]

With a mighty blow from Hawk, the apparent caller (barker?) of the gnoll squad goes down in a bloody heap. Pressing the advantage, other heroes find their targets as well, although no more of the babbling enemies fall. However, lacking a leader, those that remain do little more than close their ranks and swing back, sniveling in their primitive tongue. It almost seems as one of them has an assured strike on Hawk, but he inexplicably stumbles at the last moment and the axe blow falls short of the raging barbarian.

Meanwhile, the bizarre doglike creature slides away from the fray a little more. Although holding a bow, it makes no effort to use it, instead pointing at the hapless gnolls and laughing at their precarious situation. Its laughter is shrill and grating.
[sblock=Combat Stuff]Actor - Token - Condition
Hawk - Orange - good (Bless, inspire courage)
Crue - Yellow - good (Bless, inspire courage)
Jonas - Green - good (Bless, inspire courage, Enlarge Person)
Dunkel - Blue - good (Bless, inspire courage)
Mystie* - Purple - good (Bless, inspire courage)
Wahyu - Grey W - good (Shield of Faith, inspire courage)
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Hyena - Red H - AC 14/touch 12 - injured (6 dam)
Gnoll 1 - Red 1 - AC 15/touch 10 - dead
Gnoll 2 - Red 2 - AC 15/touch 10 - injured (8 dam)
Gnoll 3 - Red 3 - AC 13/touch 10 - good
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'Puppy' - Grey P - a bit battered
* Still mounted
Blue Square indicates grease


The fear spell dissipates on Gnoll 3 (minimum roll). He stands up, provoking an attack of opportunity from Wahyu who misses. He then swings at Wahyu with his axe, missing. He still has not brought his shield to bear.

The Hyena attacks Hawk and tries to knock her to the ground, missing.

Gnoll 2 moves and attacks Hawk, hitting with a base roll of 15. This triggers Mystie's Misfortune, and he misses on the second roll.

The ugly puppy-thing moves away from Hawk and leaves her to play with the hyena. It seems to be paying attention to what is going on but does not use its bow.

Notes:
(1) U12 - U14 all cost an extra square of movement if you move up the slope (Wahyu moved down it, so the 5' step was still allowed.)
(2) I didn't see how Wahyu was to be flanking they hyena either before or after his move, so he unfortunately missed.
(3) The blue square is still a Grease spell so moving in there will cause an Acrobatics check.
(4) Please make sure to include full information on attacks, such as target and any conditionals you are using, such as Power Attack, etc.

Whole Group is up![/sblock][sblock=Map][/sblock]

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[sblock=Actions/Rolls]

• Move: None
• Sacredly Justified Power Attack vs Gnoll 2 w/ Misfortune Effect (1d20+8=10, 1d20+8=23)

Can I just say that I still hate little dog like creatures that cause misfortune!? I'm GMing Legacy of Fire, and those little rat-bastards are in a few of the fights in that AP. Even as a GM they're unpleasant .[/sblock]
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[sblock=Mini Stats]
Jonas Psalter

Initiative: +02
AC: 17 (12 Touch, 15 Flat-Footed)
HP: 31/31
Senses: DarkVision (60’) Perception: +10
CMB: +05 CMD: 17 (+7/19 vs. Trip)
Fort: +06 Reflex: +02 Will: +04
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With the Gnoll collapsing under Hawks attack Crue steps up to the next in line and stabs again with his sword relying on his luck to see him through this encounter. Somehow the Gnoll avoids the blade.

[sblock]
activate archaeologists luck
5' step to V 11
attack gnoll 2 1D20+6 = [1]+6 = 7

effects in place:
Inspire Courage + Bless: +2 to attacks, +1 damage and +1 saves vs. Fear/Charm.
arch luck +1 bonus to attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls
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[sblock=mini stats]
Cruendithas
Initiative +1
AC: 17 (with shield/ Flat:16, Touch: 12)
HP: 26 current: 26
CMB: +1 / CMD: 12 Fort: +2 / Ref: +4 / Will: +4
Resistence: 0
Current Weapon in Hand: Buckler in off hand

Spell Like Abilities: Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation, Speak with Animals
Arcane Strike +1
0 Lvl Spells:
Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Read Magic, Mage Hand, Message, Light

1st Lvl Spells: 2/4 per day
Cure Light Wounds, Grease, Expeditious Retreat, Identify

Archaeologist's Luck (+1) rounds/day: 4/6

Cruendithas
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Hawk, Little Halfling with a Big Sword

Hawk swings at Gnoll 2.

[sblock=Action/Rolls]Actions: Rage with Reckless Abandon; power attack; flanking with Wahyu; attack Gnoll 2.

Rolls: Attack roll: 1D20+13 = [6]+13 = 19
Damage roll: 1D10+10 = [1]+10 = 11[/sblock][sblock=Hawk Mini Stats]Hawk
AC: 17 (13 flat-footed, 12 touch)
HP: 44/44
CMB: +6 CMD: 20

Fort: +8 Reflex: +6 Will: +4
Perception: +8 Sense Motive: +0
Initiative: +4

Current Weapon in Hand: Greatsword(2-handed)
Current Conditions in Effect: None
Rage Rounds remaining Today: 8/10
Current Effects: Raged with Reckless Abandon; Power Attack; Bless; Inspire Courage[/sblock]

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Already wounded, the hapless gnoll is crushed by Hawk's sword swing, crumpling to the ground in little more than a gurgle. The last one is distracted by the sound of his crumpling friend, and Bubba takes advantage of that, bowling him over and biting into his shoulder. Still reeling from the residual magics and floundering in the pool of grease, the beast-man drops his axe and covers his face with his hands, babbling incoherently in this primitive tongue.

If anyone understands the last gnoll, the ugly tiny dog might--but the little monster merely points and laughs some more before beginning to literally cheer on your efforts.

[sblock=Mid-Round Update]Hawk drops gnoll 2. Bubba does damage to gnoll 3 and knocks him down. Gnoll 3 drops weapon and snivels. Little dog creature laughs and cheers.

Left to act: Wahyu and Dunkel.​[/sblock]

"I'm not slow, it's just my boots. Honest!" Dunkel moves forward in embarrassment as he just finally reaches the outskirts of the battle.

OOC: Moving from R10 to U11.