[4e] The Dustbowl (IC)

[Binder Fred]

[the skeleton] shakes forward, growling and screeching in pain. It stands up, giving up it’s search on the body and snarls.

Mialucus *roars* his reply.

[Stick] unleashes a gout of cold on the skeleton, calling upon his natural weapons, but they seem to fail him.

Both the elf and the skeleton dodge out of the way, each to his own side. Mialucus does this as another would skip rope, and with seemingly the same level of enjoyment.

The mask smiles a toothy smile : "A *complete* miss, Sticky."

The real question, is 'Why do I keep letting you drag me into these prophecies...' Says Rashka, gauging the situation. Although I have to say, since being assigned to you Mialucus, every day has been an adventure. That and my status in the Faith has grown tremendously! Strutting forward, and taking a knee by the body, Rashka gives a good search, while keeping an eye out for trouble.

"So you owe me?" The masked man gives Stick a grudging salute for his victory <I assume BN1 is now toast>, before swiveling on his heels to face the remaining candle undeads.

[Sblock=Slight Change in actions]Since Stick is back to full, please use Channeling Shield for any hit on his comrades, with the nearby Rashka taking priority if there's a need to choose. Thanks.[/Sblock]_____________________________________________________
The power of banter.

 

[CaBaNa]

Owe you? Rashka's face puzzles up, No No No, my friend, you seem to forget how many times I've brought you back from the brink of death.

 

[eblue562]

The skeleton could not have dodged all of the stars falling on its head, and finally, with a cry of defeat and anger, fell to the ground, never to rise again (BN1 is dead indeed!). Stick smiles in triumph as the dust is cleared from the ground. But there are still two more skeletons, and they feel as though they should take their own revenge!

Rashka moves to the body of the fallen man, now charred, burned and mutilated, and searches through it’s possessions. Just when it seemed there was nothing to there, Rashka pulled out a small ring. On the top of the ring was an impression of a sun that looked very familiar…

[sblock=Current Status]
Party
Caden(+6) - HP:44 Status = None
Mialucus(+2) - HP:55 Status = None
Rashka (+2) - HP:43 Status = None
Roithe(+5) -HP:33 Status = None
Stick(+3) - HP:58 Status = 1 Surge Used / Channeling Shield

Monsters
BN1 Damage:86 Status = DEAD
BN2 Damage:86 Status = DEAD

BS1 Damage:0 Status = None
BS2 Damage:0 Status = None
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[eblue562]

The skeleton could not have dodged all of the stars falling on its head, and finally, with a cry of defeat and anger, fell to the ground, never to rise again (BN1 is dead indeed!). Stick smiles in triumph as the dust is cleared from the ground. But there are still two more skeletons, and they feel as though they should take their own revenge!

Rashka moves to the body of the fallen man, now charred, burned and mutilated, and searches through it’s possessions. Just when it seemed there was nothing to there, Rashka pulled out a small ring. On the top of the ring was an impression of a sun that looked very familiar…

[sblock=Current Status]
Party
Caden(+6) - HP:44 Status = None
Mialucus(+2) - HP:55 Status = None
Rashka (+2) - HP:43 Status = None
Roithe(+5) -HP:33 Status = None
Stick(+3) - HP:58 Status = 1 Surge Used / Channeling Shield

Monsters
BN1 Damage:86 Status = DEAD
BN2 Damage:86 Status = DEAD

BS1 Damage:0 Status = None
BS2 Damage:0 Status = None
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[Cheub]

Seeming to just notice the second line of undead (w00t 12 perception) Roithe immediately harnessed his otherworldly energy into a burst of confusing and misguided transportations. It seemed almost impossible to track and by the end of the flurry he was no longer even visible to the rest of the party, wich sometimes tended to happen as he frequently vanishes only to be found after the battle stooped over some monstrosity that seemed impossible to take down single handedly.

[sblock=OOC]

Trigger: BN1 dies, teleport 5 squares to N5
Move: Fey step to O3 (+2 to defences, and concealment but he's adjecent)
Minor: Curse BS1
Standard: Setup Strike Roll Lookup 12 (doubt that hits, but if it somehow does because of combat advantage or something...)
Damage: Roll Lookup 13

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A burst of dark green light and a banshee roar come from behind the wall on the left side of the room. The first skeleton of the two seems to turn around to face something.

[sblock=Status]

Roithe, Eladrin Warlock/Rogue
Initiative: +5; Passive Perception: 12 Passive, Insight: 12
AC: 20* --Fort: 12--Ref: 17--Will: 15--Speed: 6
*Note: Concealment (+2), Shadow Walk (Move at least 3 squares)
+2 for Fey Step
HP: 33/45--Bloodied: 22--Surge: 11--Surges remaining: 6/6
Action Points: 1--Second wind: Not used
Powers:
Eldritch Blast
Eye Bite

Dreadful Word
Setup Strike
Sneak Attack
Fey Step
Ethereal Stride

Curse Of The Dark Dream
Hunger Of Hadar

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"Keep still, vile construct!"

 

[Binder Fred]

Rashka's hood twists up as the kalashtar snaps his head to laugh at Mialucus, There Someone goes, asking questions after attacking, Ha, Mialucus you know Roithe is lucky enough just remembering our names...

A pointed look at that worthy... who is, indeed, completely oblivious! "And me with ten ranks of Combat Banter," tuts the elf.

<Fully IC version for you purists out there:
"Skeletons to the right of them, eladrin zombies to the left..." laments the elf.

Owe you? Rashka's face puzzles up, No No No, my friend, you seem to forget how many times I've brought you back from the brink of death.

"That was *personnal*?" The elf is obviously enjoying the exchange... and the violence too.

 

[eblue562]

[sblock=OOC] Due to a computer change on my end (switched over to my home computer from work computer), some of the grid squares might have switched when I changed versions of office. Go by what you see in the Combat Setup showblock below. Sorry for the confusion. Thanks![/sblock]

Seemingly interesting at the lively conversation but angered nonetheless, both skeletons turn to find themselves being surprised by Caden and Roithe! The assault launched by Roithe did not seem to waiver the skeleton, but the presence of the warlock seemed to unnerve it. Not wasting a moment, they throw themselves at their respective targets, slashing with large claws that begin to lick flame almost immediately.

[sblock=BS1 and BS2 Actions]

BS1 – Blazing Claw on Roithe. 23 vs. AC. Hit for 5 damage and 5 ongoing fire damage.

BS2 – Blazing Claw on Caden. 10 vs. AC . Don’t think that would hit my dog. Sorry Roithe, BS1 got lucky (/sad) [/sblock]

[sblock=Combat Setup after Round 3]

First, I just wanted to say thank you to all of you guys for participating. I’m very excited by the player input you guys have done. Don’t be afraid to toss out ideas! It’s time to mop the floor with these dudes. Roithe, please make a saving throw as part of your actions next round. You take 5 fire damage, and on a 10-20 roll (from a d20), you save and the effect ends. [/sblock]


[sblock=Current Status]
Party
Caden(+6) - HP:44 Status = None
Mialucus(+2) - HP:55 Status = None
Rashka (+2) - HP:43 Status = None
Roithe(+5) -HP:28 Status = 5 Ongoing Fire Damage (save ends)
Stick(+3) - HP:58 Status = 1 Surge Used / Channeling Shield

Monsters
BN1 Damage:86 Status = DEAD
BN2 Damage:86 Status = DEAD

BS1 Damage:0 Status = None
BS2 Damage:0 Status = None
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[Legildur]

Caden sneers as he easily avoids the wild swing. "Let me group them together for you!" he shouts to Stick. Reversing his stance in a long practised maneuver, Cade drives the dagger into the sternum of the skeleton and forces it back to its companion, following its stumbling movement most of the way.
[sblock=ooc]Standard: Position Strike [encounter] Atk 1d20+13=29 vrs Will, 1d4+9=13 damage and slide target 4 squares to N5
Move: Move 5 squares to P5[/sblock]

 

[Binder Fred]

"Hey! I was about to -" Mialucus' feet skid as he changes trajectory mid-step, sand sloching into his sandals and then skirting back opposite his new trajectory.

[sblock=Actions]Move=three squares to N6

Standard=Luring Strike vs AC on BS2, 1d20+11=14, 1d8+6=14. A miss! A solid miss!

Minor= Mark BS1. -2 tohit if he doesn't attack Mialucus. If the attack hits anyway, free basic attack at +13 (flanking from O5), 1d8+6 damage.

Else Channeling Shield interrupt if BS2 hits anything, including Mialucus. -8 damage to the attack. Thanks.[/sblock][sblock=Mini Stat]
Mialucus, Elven Swordmage
Initiative: +2; Passive Perception: 17 Passive Insight: 13
AC: 23--Fort: 15--Ref: 16--Will: 15--Speed: 7
HP: 55/55--Bloodied: 27--Surge: 13--Surges remaining: 11/11
Action Points: 1--Second wind: Not used
Powers:
Luring Strike (AP)
Sword Burst (FRPG)
Racial: Elven Accuracy (PHB)
Falcon's Mark (AP)
Blazing Lunge (AP)
Channeling Shield (AP)
Frost Backlash (FRPG)
Lingering Lightning (FRPG)
Item: Wounding Weapon (AV)
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Help, my dice are trying to make me look bad!

 

[eblue562]

Round 4 Status Update 1

Seeming confused by the sudden change of scenery, the skeleton reacts violently the pain of being stabbed in the sternum. Recovering for a brief period, it is able to shake off Mialucus’ attack. The less unfortunate skeleton glares at Mialucus, as if ready to strike.

[sblock=Current Status]
Party
Caden(+6) - HP:44 Status = None
Mialucus(+2) - HP:55 Status = None
Rashka (+2) - HP:43 Status = None
Roithe(+5) -HP:28 Status = 5 Ongoing Fire Damage (save ends)
Stick(+3) - HP:58 Status = 1 Surge Used

Monsters
BN1 Damage:86 Status = DEAD
BN2 Damage:86 Status = DEAD

BS1 Damage:0 Status = Marked by Mialucus
BS2 Damage:13 Status = -8 DMG next attack
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