Adventures in Cormyr - The Doorway from Everywhere.

[Lord_Raven88]

Seeing the orcs turning to flee, a hard look comes upon Vardrin's face. "No you don't, you cretins." Reaching to his belt, he pulls free a thin, silver wand. With a word, four shards of iridescent blue fire from it, two striking each of the remaining orcs.

Seeing that the Orcs are further than 15' apart Vardrin swiftly changes his plan, and sends all of the magical shards slamming into the westernmost Orc (O7), as the bolts of energy slam into the Orc it's knees seem to buckle, regaining it's feet it continues to flee

Taking aim with her bow, Nira aim at the closest Orc and releases her shaft, which slams into the ground and hands span away from the Orc

Glandred steadies her legs for the rush of the wolf, draws her hand axe and spits "Come to me puppy, taste the mettle of a dwarf forged blade" as she prepares for the beasts attack.

Waiting patiently as the wolf rushes her, she times her blow perfectly, striking the wolf as it leaped into the air Glandred slams her Dwarven Waraxe into it's chest killing it instantly while at the same time diverting it's headlong rush harmless to her side.

Seeing the slaughter Jack is disappointed yelling, "Next time leave more for the rest of us" in a lower voice, "Well this isn't as much fun..."

Moving up higher on the small hill Jack takes aim at the severely wounded westernmost Orc, Jack releases his arrow smoothly and watches it sprout from the center of the orcs back, with one final cry the Orc crashes to the ground dead.

Thodan charges from concealment, shouting the name of his patron. "TEMPUS!" He quickly moves toward the wolf on his right, Tempus' blessing speeding him on his way. As he moves he brandishes his battle axe, looking to sink it into his foe.

Stalker bounds forward around Thodan and leaps upon the fleeing Orc, sinking his powerful jaws into the neck of the Orc he savages the orcs throat, bleeding profusely the Orc turns to face his attackers and speak in accented common "Please no more, Drullgut surrenders, no more"

Reaching the wolf Thodan slams his battle axe into flesh, letting out a yelp out the devastating blow the wolf tries to counter attack, but is unable to pierce Thodan's armoured form.

Chik surveys the battle seeing only one opponent left standing he aims at the wolf that Thodan is fighting and releases a blast of eldritch energy which strikes the wolf squarely in the chest, with a muffled yelp it collapses to the ground.

Drullgut seeing the wolf collapse on the ground bleeding to death, looks at the wolf sorrowfully looking from the stern face of Thodan to the snarling form of stalker he crawls over to the wolf, and begins to pat the wolf in an affectionate manner and speak soothingly to it in Orcish

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Leonara moves into a position where she can see the battle clearly while still remaining hidden, her keen eyes picks out the details of the brief battle, and sees it's inevitable conclusion

Combat Notes:[sblock]
Vardrin: Magic Missile at O7 for 12 points of damage
Nira: Fires shortbow 12, miss.
Glandred: Readies attack at Wolf1 18, hits wolf for 15 damage.
Jack: Moves to G14 and attacks 30 (19 +11), hits for 11 (6 [1d8+2] + 5 [2d6] skirmish) points of damage
Thodan: Moves and attacks wolf2 28 (20+8), confirmed critical (26) hits for 12 (1d8+2x3) points of damage.
Stalker: Moves and attacks O8 21, hits for 13 points of damage
Wolves: Wolf2 attacks Thodan 4, miss.
Chik: EB at wolf 2, 17 hits for 7 damage
Orcs: 3 Surprised!

Conditional Summary
Orc1: Dead
Orc2: Dead
Orc3: Dead
Orc4: Dead
Orc5: Dead
Orc6: Dead
Orc7: Dead
Orc8: Badly wounded, but stable (0 HP's)
Wolf1: Dead
Wolf2: Mortally wounded and bleeding to death
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[Thanee]

Leonara

Leonara whistles loud enough to reach Stalker's keen ears, the command to come to her.

Seeing that her companions need no help, she turns back towards the ruins and watches the area, where the orcs have been standing guard.

 

[Rhun]

Thodan

Thodan offers up a quick prayer to Tempus for their resounding victory, and then moves to put the wounded wolf out of its misery. That grisly business finished, he turns his attention to Drullgut. "We accept your surrender. Make any threatening movements, and your life is forfeit."

 

[stonegod]

When the orc surrenders, there is a moment when the command word is still on Vardrin's tongue. But he restrains himself, and, with a shaking hand, puts his wand away. He, refuses, however, to approach the orc, instead opting to keep his wits about him and his eyes on the surrounds. Don't want any surprises

 

[Lord_Raven88]

Thodan offers up a quick prayer to Tempus for their resounding victory, and then moves to put the wounded wolf out of its misery. That grisly business finished, he turns his attention to Drullgut. "We accept your surrender. Make any threatening movements, and your life is forfeit."

Seeing the deadly look in Thodans eyes as he approaches the wounded wolf Drullgut covers the wolf with his own body laying his head on the wolfs flank he closes his eyes and waits for the final blow to fall, as the seconds pass and still no blow is delivered Drullgut opens his eyes and gazes up at Thodan, pointing to the wolf "If you save Kilnor then Drullgut tells you command word to magic gate, if Kilnor dies then Drullgut not help"

 

[Rhun]

Thodan

It only takes Thodan a moment to come to a decision upon hearing the orc's words. Although not sure what magic gate Drullgut is talking about, the information sounds as though it could be important to the success of their mission. Thodan quickly slings his axe, and crouches down next to the wolf, silently beseeching the Lord of Battles to aid the wounded creature.


OOC: Thodan spontaneously casts Cure Minor Wounds on the wolf, converting Create Water.

 

[stonegod]

Though there is no one left on the hill to notice, Vardrin grits his teeth as Thodan gives into the orcs demands. We could have found that knowledge on our own. No need to help that vermin. Dark thoughts flower in his head, until a voice in his head whispers ...yes, freeze its lifeblood. it deserves no less... With a start, the wizard comes to himself, and shakes away the spectre of his past that still apparently haunts him.

Begrudgingly, Vardrin walks to the orc. Pointing at the wolf, the wizard says, "There, the deed is done. Now tell us about this gate. Tell us everything."

 

[Bloodweaver1]

Nira Cydatell

Nira kneels next to the battle cleric and assits him in healing the wounded wolf. All of Nature's creatures deserve love... good or evil...The prayers of her goddess whisper gently through her thoughts. As soon as the injured creature regains its strength, she begins to gently sooths the beast while the others question the Orc.

OOC: Heal +8; Handle Animal +8; If time allows, she will take 20 on both.

 

[Lord_Raven88]

Thodan kneels down and places his hands upon the injured wolf, a glow encompasses his hands and the wolfs wounds swiftly close, bringing it back from the brink death and leaving it only moderately injured. The wolf opens it's eyes and gazes around at it surroundings seeing Drullgut it licks his face in an affectionate manner, turning to look back at Thodan it starts to bares it teeth and growl.

Drullgut speaks a command word in Orcish and the wolf quietens down, content to rest it's head upon Drullguts lap while keeping an eye upon the rest of the group.

Smiling brokenly down at the wolf Drullgut looks up and meets eye contact with Thodan, with a new found respect in his eye "I thank you for saving the life of my friend, you are a warrior who understands the meaning of honour, to activate the magic gate which lies beneath the ruins, you must touch it and say 'Part the Veil of the Universe for me' in any language, the portal will then open"

Looking fondly down upon the dozing wolf he once again locks eyes with Thodan "Before you kill me, I suggest you take Kilnor away from here, she is a loyal friend and will die trying to save me, also I ask one last boon of you, I would be proud if you did me the honour of consuming my heart" breaking eye contact Drullgut looks to the ground as if he is ashamed "That is, if you consider me worthy"

 

[Bloodweaver1]

Nira Cydatell

She sympathatically places her hand on the battle cleric's, "Is that really necessary? There is much honor in him." Turning from the Thodan, she kneels down and faces the defeated Orc. Calmly, she offers some of her rations to the injured wolf. "Perhaps Drullgut can tell us more about the ones in the runes? Like are there any hostages?"