[Adventure] Marna is Missing (DM: pacdidj, Judge: renau1g)

[pacdidj]

Alnar levels his hand intending to scorch out the baby crocs hidden in the mangroves, but as he does so, one of them leaps out of the branches and bites his knee, throwing his aim off. The burning spray does manage to completely sear the little lizard into a burnt husk, but it unfortunately misses the other ankle biter, and has the unintended side effect of blowing up and starting fires in several of the nearby mangroves. Ferris' backside is singed by some of the dancing flames.

[sblock=ooc]Natural one is a critical failure on the attack role vs. young croc 5. The minor consequence is that the burning spray starts a few small fires. Any PC ending their turn in one of these flaming spaces will take 3 damage. Ferris takes 3 damage from being singed and is currently standing in one of the burning squares.

On the positive side though, the flames have also cleared a small path through the mangroves blocking the party to the rear.[/sblock]

Recognizing the inanimate suit of armor as Fizzenden's missing mechanical knight, Cyr unhesitatingly flips his activation switch, releasing Sir Exsixten into the fray.

The divine fury unleased by Jezebel and Cyr leaves both adult crocs, particularly the female looking much worse for the wear, but nonetheless the crocodiles press the attack, just as the newly reactivated warforged comes charging out.

Undaunted by the flames, the baby crocodile behind Jezebel continues to snap at her ankles, distracting her and weakening her defense against the big bull, who makes a savage lunge at the tiefling, but is once again thwarted by the tiefling's armor. Rethinking its tactics, the bull croc attempts to dive below the surface of the water and out of sight, but a trail of blood from its wounds clearly marks its position.

[sblock=ooc]Even though the croc is not hidden being under water gives it some advantages. Any non-spear or crossbow weapon attack will take a -2 penalty to hit an underwater target. Underwater enemies you can see are indicated with a blue halo.[/sblock]

Meanwhile two of the baby crocs leap out of the water, snapping at Sir Exsixten, lightly scratching his breastplate. Another charges Ferris, but the shifter swats it aside before it gets a good bite.

Yet another one of the toothy ankle biters surfaces and momentarily harries Jezebel then dives below the water and out of sight. The female croc attempts to take advantage of her young's efforts, but once again Jezebel's armor proves to have been a worthwhile investment. She takes a page out of her mate's book and attempts to dive out of sight, but the water proves to shallow here to mask her bulky form.

[sblock="Enemy Actions, Tracking, and Stats"]Round 3
Kythiran Croc 1 - "Bite" Jezebel = miss. (roll); Move: Shift down 1, try to hide = fail (roll)

Kythiran Croc 2 - "Bite Jezebel = miss (roll);Move: Shift down and east 1, try to hide = fail (roll)

Young Croc 1 - Aid Kythiran croc 2 vs. Jezebel = success (roll); Minor: Shifty to E16 and hide = success (roll); Move: ?

Young Croc 2 - Charge Sir Exsixten = hit (roll) for 3 damage

Young Croc 3 - Charge Ferris = miss (roll)

Young Croc 4 - ?

Young Croc 5 - Aid Kythiran croc 1 vs. Jezebel = success (roll)

Young Croc 6 - OA vs. Alnar before it dies - Bite = hit (roll) for 3 damage

Young Croc 7 - ?

Young Croc 8 - Charge Sir Exsixten = hit (roll) for 3 damage

Tracking:
PCs:
Jezebel - HP: 31/31
Alnar - HP: 20/26; draco - unsummoned
Ferris - HP: 18/24
Cyr - HP: 26/26
Six Exsixten - HP: 27/33

Baddies:
Kythiran croc 1 - HP: 42/58; marked by Jezebel, 7 damage to attack anyone else
Kythiran croc 2 - HP: 29/58; marked by Jezebel, 7 damage to attack anyone else
Young crocs 1 - HP: 1/1
Young crocs 2 - HP: 1/1
Young crocs 3 - HP: 1/1
Young crocs 4 - HP: 1/1
Young crocs 5 - HP: 1/1
Young crocs 6 - dead
Young crocs 7 - HP: 1/1
Young crocs 8 - HP: 1/1

Stats:
Kythiran crocs - AC: 18; Fort: 17, Ref: 14, Will: 13
Young crocs - AC: 15; Fort: 13, Ref 15, Will: 12[/sblock]

OOC: Bad round for the crocs. PCs are up!

 

[samursus]

Seeing Jezebel being attacked by one of the little ones from behind, Ferris channels his anger and pain into an adrenalin-powered swing of his battle axe, simultaneously chanting a prayer to Dayna to strengthen Jezebels fortitude. The battleaxe cleaves into the little biter, fulfilling the compact with Dayna and Ferris feels the holy energy infuse Jezebel.

[sblock=Jezebel] +4 temp hps 4 U [/sblock]

Ferris, noticing and slapping out the small fires erupting in his tabard shouts "Its the blasted crocs you need to hit Sorcerer! Not me!!" Realizing that the mangrove roots around him are burning steadily Ferris lunges past Jezebel to a less burny location.


[sblock=Stat block/Actions][sblock=Actions]Start=

Minor=

Standard= Invigorating Strike vs Croc 5 1d20+6=17 : Hit!

Move= Move to C18

End=
[/sblock]Ferris Cacamoujai, Cleric of Dayna 1- Male Longtooth Shifter, Cleric of Dayna 1
Conditions: none
Passive Perception: 14, Passive Insight: 19, Init: +2
AC: 17, Fort: 14, Reflex: 13, Will: 16 -- Speed: 5
HP: 18/24, Bloodied: 12, Surge Value: 6, Surges left: 5/8
Action Points: 1, Second Wind: used, Milestones:
Basic Atk: Battleaxe +6 vs AC, 1d10+4 dmg (Crit = 14 dmg)
Ranged Basic Atk: Javelin +6 vs AC, 1d6+4 dmg, Range 10/20 (1/2)
Powers-
Righteous Brand, Invigorating Assualt
Healing Word Used:0, Longtooth Shifting, Healing Strike, Healer's Mercy OR Divine Fortune
Weapon of Astral Flame
Combat notes:
-Only use 1 Channel Divinity per encounter. Can use Healing Word 2x per encounter[/sblock]

 

[Dekana]

[sblock=Ferris]Yay for temp hp!

Unfortunately, light blue water is still difficult terrain. I don't think you'll be able to shift to C18 (unless you want to move and provoke).[/sblock]

 

[Luinnar]

"I'm looking for lost Dauntonians. You wouldn't be that party by any chance, would you? Regardless, I'm offering...oh"
momentary lapse caused by Cyr's sharp eyes catching submerged form of the warforged is soon forgotten as he quickly scans the body and flips the switch
"Joven and Mireva be praised, two flies with one stone"
"...my help, if you'll accept it?"

As you may have noticed, we are being attacked by the local wildlife! Alnar shouts to the newcomer. Perhaps it would be best if we discuss things after the battle. Alnar remarks sarcastically.

["BEHOLD, HERE DOTH I SEE BEFORE MINE EYES BEDRENCHED PEASANTS UNDER SIEGE BY AN ARMY OF PUNY WINGLESS DRAGONS! BY MY WROTH I MUST PROTEST AND PLACE STEEL TWIXT SKULL AND THUS CLEAVE THE EVIL OUT OF SAID MARGINAL SPECIMENS OF DRAGONISHNESS" he booms forth in a brassy baritone as he wades through the swamp towards the action.

Oh great, someone else who is lawful stupid... Alnar mutters under his breath.

Listen, we are about as helpless as peasants as these things are! Alnar shouts to the Warforge.

"Its the blasted crocs you need to hit Sorcerer! Not me!!"

Its not my fault! Its that blasted croc that bit me! Alnar says Firing an acid orb at the wounded croc. He miss judges his aim however and it goes soaring over Ferris's head almost hitting him. Blast, I hate these things! Alnar says, hoping Ferris does not notice.

[sblock=actions]
Standard: Acid orb Croc 2 = crit miss. (lets hope it does not kill anyone!)[/sblock]

[sblock=stat block]

Alnar Male Human Sorcerer 1
Conditions: none
Passive Perception: +12, Passive Insight: +10, Init: +0
AC: 12, Fort: 13, Reflex: 12, Will: 17 -- Speed: 6
HP: 20/26, Bloodied: 13, Surge Value: 6, Surges left: 6/8
Action Points: 1, Second Wind: not used, Milestones:
Basic Attack Quarterstaff +4 vs AC 1d8+2
Ranged Basic Attack Acid Orb +4 vs. Reflex 1d10+4+2 acid damage
Powers-
Burning Spray, Acid Orb, Blazing Starfall
Thundering Roar
Ice Javelins


Conditions -


Draco: Unsummoned
Defense same as above.
Speed 5, fly 6 (hover)
0/1 HP
Dragon's breath
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[Dekana]

Without taking her gaze from the crocs', the tiefling girl in the party yells back to the two newcomers, "Cleave away! Gut those babes while I take care of the mother here."

Jezebel strikes at the female crocodile again, but the water's surface easily deflects the whip. Frustrated, she considers tossing the apparently useless weapon into the deeps. At least it will be useful when the monster resurfaces she thinks bitterly.

She confidently stands her ground with Ferris's blessing. These crocs can't even get past her plate or her aegis, let alone hurt her!

[sblock=Stat block/Actions][sblock=Actions]Standard: Enfeebling Strike vs Big Croc 2 misses. The roll included +1 since the croc is bloodied (c.f. Bloodhunt) and -2 since it is underwater.

No move.

Also, Majestic Halo doesn't say anything about the creature having to be seen by Jezebel for it to be marked. I think it should work on any adjacent baby crocs that happen to be hidden. (You might have been applying it already; I can't keep track of all of them, lol)[/sblock]PC:Jezebel (Dekana) - L4W Wiki - Female Tiefling Paladin 1
Initiative +2, Senses: Insight +6; low-light vision
HP 31/31 + 4 temp; Bloodied 15, Surge Value 7, Surges 11/13
AC 20; Fortitude 15, Reflex 16, Will 16
Resist 5 fire
Speed 5
Action Points 0

Conditions
Majestic Halo

Powers
Ardent Strike, Divine Challenge, Enfeebling Strike
(Divine Mettle, Divine Strength), Infernal Wrath, Second Wind, Valorous Smite
Majestic Halo, Virtue's Touch

Other notes
Bloodhunt: +1 racial bonus to attack rolls against bloodied foes.
Whip Training: 1 / round when hitting target with whip, target takes a -2 penalty to attack rolls to a target of Jezebel's choice until the end of her next turn.
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[Iron Sky]

SINCE WHEN DO THEY MAKE DRAGONS THIS SMALL? the warforged booms as he cuts one in half. DO NOT FEAR PEASANTS! ALSO! DO NOT LET THEM COMPLETE KILLING YOU FOR A MOMENT, THE CHAMPION OF THE ORDER OF THE RED PLUS HAS NEVER KNOWN FAILURE AND YOUR RESCUE IS IMMANENT!

[sblock=Actions]Standard: Crushing Surge vs Croc 2, 1d20+6=22 AC, hit, dead, Sir Exsixten gains 8 THP.
Move: None
Minor: None[/sblock]

[sblock=Sir Exsixten's Statblock]
Sir Exsixten, Male Warforged Fighter 1
Passive Perception: 12, Passive Insight: 12
AC:18, Fort:17, Reflex:13, Will:13 -- Speed:5
HP:8+27/33, Bloodied:16, Surge Value:8, Surges left:13/13
Initiative +1, Action Points: 1
Powers: Crushing Surge, Brash Strike, Combat Challenge, Bell Ringer, Warforged Resolve, Second Wind, Villain's Menace

Opportunity Attack: +8 vs. AC, 1d12+4 damage and enemy movement is stopped and Sir Exsixten gains 4 temporary hitpoints.
Notes: Sir Exsixten does +2 damage while he has any temporary hitpoints.
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[samursus]

[sblock=Iron Sky] Can't recall, but can Warforged get hps from Healing Word? [/sblock]
[sblock=Jezebel] Yeah you are right, I will have to Move... but the square I am in is on fire, so... Also the Invigorating Strike only gave you 4 temp hps, not 5 (unless I am missing something else... cause I don't think they stack)[/sblock]

 

[Iron Sky]

[sblock=Samursus]Warforged function just like regular PCs in most respects, aside from the no sleep(4hrs of "power down"), no need for food, drink, or air. In most other rules-mechanical respects, they are identical.[/sblock]

 

[pacdidj]

[sblock=ooc]Still waiting on Cyr's actions for this round. I'll update tomorrow as soon as MetaVoid posts.[/sblock]

 

[MetaVoid]

OOC: Sorry, I missed round update, I thought everyone's acting on current turn. And it was supposed to be hard turn for crocs, PCs got +4 to AC!

Not bothering to run, Cyr wades after warforged knight. He calls to Joven and lighning bolt strikes the water right behind big crocodiles. Small lightning traces along the water and their bodies threatening additional jolt on sudden moves. He then looks carefuly at the water in front of him to avoid unpleasant surprises.

[sblock=Actions]
Move: -E 13
Standard: Vanguard Lightning vs. Crocs Ref on C15 (1d20+7=14, 1d6+7=11, 1d20+7=23, 1d6+7=11)[/url
#1 hit for 11
#2 hit for 11 (same damage by random, only first roll would apply)
both suffer 3 additional damage if they make OA

Minor: [url=http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2561220/]Perception (1d20+11=20)
Passive perception 21

NOTE: Will use preservers rebuke next time one of big ones hit an ally.
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[sblock=Cyr Stats]
STATUS: none

Initiative +8; Senses Passive Insight 21, Passive Perception 21
HP 23/26, Bloodied 13, Surge Value 6, Surges 7/7
AC 17; Fortitude 14, Reflex 16, Will 18
(+1 TO ALL DEFENSES vs. BLOODIED ENEMIES)
1 AP
Saving Throws:
Resist 5 radiant; Resist 5 necrotic
Speed 5

Vanguard's Lightning
Hand of Radiance
Rebuke Undead
Preserver's Rebuke


Blades of Astral Fires
Second Wind
Memory of Thousand Lifetimes
Miraculous Fortune


Silent Malediction

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