(Casual D&D II) The Fellowship of the White Dove

[DrZombie]

Raven follows the orc as he walks away. When the orc is a few hundred feet from the rest of the party, Raven , as if making a point, shoots him in the back. Raven will keep his distance (about 90 ft), moving back if the orc comes closer, following if the orc retreats. At the moment Raven is at a 90 degree angle from the party and the orc, if possible with the rising sun in his back.
He'll shoot once each round, methodically lining up his shots and taking his time.

Attck 10+14=22, dmg 5+3=8
Attck 10+4 = 14 dmg 8+3 = 11
Attck 10+18=28, dmg 7+3=10
Attck 10+16=26, dmg 1+3=4
etc..

Hide (if needed : 21)
Init : 12

"Stay clear of that orc. Don't let him get close to anyone."

 

[dpdx]

Fendric heals Nurthk once again. Once Nurthk is conscious, Fendric will help him up, and lead him away from the pile of armor and weaponry toward the others, indicating to Hiritus to step away so that he can give the orc room.

"That's my last one," he remarks.

[Spontaneous Casting: Detect Evil (again) --> Cure Light Wounds - 10 points healing on Nurthk.]

 

[Sparky]

OOC: Grr... I just noticed my post got ate. Oliver is off the map on his way around the entanglement.

Oliver has circled wide around the entanglement in order to scout out any other orcs - the ones firing across the twisted mat of growth, specifically. But also to get a good angle on firing on the plated orc. So focused on being invisible and silent, he has missed much of the parley, the start of the challenge and its swift and brutal outcome.

Move Silently: 11+9 = 20
Hide: 14+9 = 23

 

[Guilt Puppy]

Nurthk/Fendric/Shavah/Hiritus: Taken care of in the precious post. (Note that only the first healing spell has been cast by this point.)

Raven: You move shift into hiding, preparing to shadow the orc as he leaves.

Orbril: Watching awestruck for the moment.

Oliver: It appears the orc has forgotten all about you, as you slink around the entanglement unnoticed.

Niccolo: Continues to Inspire Courage. (Note: Oliver and Raven are out of range for these effects, I believe.)

The orc hesitates for just a moment, looking to find Raven, then quickly steps forward, swinging the broad side of his blade at Nurthk (Attack 22, 13 subdual.)

(if that drops Nurthk: )...and carries the blow through toward Fendric. (Attack 16, 18 subdual.) Turning, he makes another strike at the cleric's knees. (Attack 13, 15 subdual.)

Turning toward where he last saw Raven, the orc calls out: "Your warrior still breathes! Show yourself and cut your bowstring, or that will quickly change."

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Raven is thoroughly "off-map" at the moment.

 

[Festy_Dog]

[ooc: Did Fendric trade 2 detect evil's for cure lgts? Because if so Nurthk would still be standing, i'm going to post as though he is.]

Nurthk returns to consciousness as warmth flows through him from Fendric's magic. Fendric helps him to his feet and helps him away.

"Thank you, friend. I am shamed by my failure, but my opponent's skill is respectable, and I shall honour the agreement," he says, a somewhat sad look in his eyes.

Was the whole tribe marked for doom?

He has no time to ponder this as the broad side of the armoured orc's blade lands heavily against his skull. He sees stars, but isn't down yet. It doesn't take a moment to realise where the attack came from.

"Dishonourable rat!" he yells as he turns, bringing his double axe over his head and down onto the armoured orc's helmet in a skull-splitting arc.

[ooc: power attack -2 with two handed weapon]

attack: rolled 20 (crit!) + 7 = 27, confirm rolled 19 + 7 = 26, damage: rolled 8, 6, 3 + (11 x 3) = 50

 

[DrZombie]

[eeuuhm, delay action untill after nurthks? unclear about what's going on]

 

[Guilt Puppy]

(Edit: Originally posted waiting to see if Fendric could avoid the AoO to deliver the second healing to Nurthk... Just realized he can easily take a five-foot-step to do that, so

Fendric moves in behind Nurthk and once again heals the fallen warrior. The orc turns as his battered oppenent rises; turns again as the edge of his axe rises; falls lifeless as the blow carries through him hard and far.

The clearing falls silent as, at last, the battle is ended.

(XP:

Nurthk: 3600
Fendric: 3450
Raven: 3300
Oliver: 3200
Orbril: 3150
Niccolo: 3000

Note that XP was delivered evenly for the battle, as everyone seemed to contribute to the top of their abilities, with the exception of Fendric, who received a modest bonus for a certain clever move... The rest of the differential is for character development.)

 

[dpdx]

[FWIW, Fendric was waiting to see if Nurthk was knocked out by the initial blow, since that's whose turn it was. The orc's Cleave and second attack would have missed him. Nice to see it worked out.]

This time, it is Fendric's turn to look on in amazement, as Nurthk sunders the plate mail orc's head. Fendric immediately falls to his knees in gratitude to Pelor, an Elvish warble issuing from his mouth, thanking the Sun God most sincerely for the lives of his comrades.

He finishes, and looks around.

"Nurthk -- WINS! Praise Cuthbert! Praise Pelor! "

 

[Guilt Puppy]

"Indeed," Hiritus says, kicking through the loads of equipment. "Pelor was with us today." He sits and examines his wounds, which are numerous.

...

An accounting of leftover equipment which appears to have any real value:

- One suit of full-plate which detects as magical, fitting someone of 5'10 to 6'2 who weighs between 200 and 240 pounds.
- Another periapt of wisdom +2 of the sort you already possess, worn beneath the last orc's full-plate, and bearing signs of age.
- One breastplate, fitting someone of 5'8 to 6'0 who weighs between 260 and 300 pounds.
- One masterwork bastard sword.
- One masterwork greatsword.
- One masterwork greataxe.
- One orc double-axe.
- Two suits of studded leather.
- Eight suits of leather armor.
- Four well-used battleaxes.
- Four blades of fine foreign make, currently attached rather shoddily to crude handles and hilts, which with proper construction could form the business end of masterwork falchions.

(Note: OOC thread now updated to reflect current XP, and I factored in the "It's a trap!" bonus for Nurth Most of you should be levelling up right about now.)

 

[Festy_Dog]

"Nurthk -- WINS! Praise Cuthbert! Praise Pelor! "

Nurthk resumes leaning on his double axe, he's still dizzy and injured, but not enough to prevent him from smiling.

"Someone's going to be wearing a fine suit of armour from now on... minus the helmet," he says jovially.

Nurthk takes a deep breath and stands tall.

Father would be proud.

Upon sight of the periapt though he curses in orcish.

"Looks like they really didn't want us going this way. Blast them then, they must've thrown the best they had at us. It'll take more than they're capable of to stop us," Nurthk spits to the side.

He proceeds to look at the salvaged gear, nodding appreciatively but not taking anything.