Clutches of Evil - IC: Chapter One

[Nonlethal Force]

END OF ROUND ONE:

Pwent takes a swing at Garth, but unfortunately is unable to affect the burly fighter through his breastplate armor. Pwent is, however, able to sucessfully retreat into a more safe area for the time being. Keryth is able to heal Pwent from this position without putting himself at risk.

Keryth, Pwent:

[Sblock]Pwent regains 16 HP, putting him up to 20[/Sblock]

ROUND TWO:

Garth slides over and takes a swing at Bahruul. Unfortunately, the moisture from inside the cave causes his lower hand to slide a little bit down the handle. The blade misses Bahruul completely, although Garth does manage to keep the weapon in his hands.

Mirth also targets Bahruul with a crossbow bolt, but the bolt stick in the wooden wall behind Bahruul. Angrily he adds to Bahruul, "What are you, some kind of golden boy or something?"

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[magic_gathering2001]

Finally knowing he isn't dyeing Pwent lets himself go and charges the inflictor of is pain and attempts to pin him to the ground
[sblock=OOC]Rage and then
1: charge Garyth and attempt to grapple
or if Garyth is dead
2: move to 3 and grapple Mirth
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[jkason]

Byntrou, sorcerous barbarian

"Something like that," Byntrou mutters to the crossbowman's curse. He mimes his string draw again, muttering strange words until he lets loose another arcane bolt to zip along and land in Mirth's belly.

OOC:[sblock]Looks like there's still no clear shot for a regular arrow unless Byntrou actually runs through the door, so re-casting Magic Missle instead to try to take out their ranged attacker.[/sblock]

 

[unleashed]

Keryth, Male Drakontos Cleric

Keryth steps to Pwent’s side again, calling upon the power of Bahamut in draconic before reaching out to ease his wounds once more.

OOC
[SBLOCK]Keryth will follow Pwent's mad charge and cast a cure light wounds (1d8+5) on him using comprehend languages to power the spell.[/SBLOCK]

 

[D20Dazza]

"Hah, I told him he would pay little man, and you will be next! Swing at me will you? Well feel the bite of me borrowed steel" Bahrull draws his weapon back and swings heavily at Garth.

 

[Nonlethal Force]

END OF ROUND TWO:

The magical bolt from Byntrou does blast at Mirth, but he retains his position and his ground. He looks a little worse for wear, but still capable of slinging a few more bolts in Bahruul's direction.

Bahruul's hefty attack cuts deep into Garth. The cocky fighter's eyes fly wide open in pain and surprise with the attack. He looks wounded, but not yet close to being done.

Pwent is able to charge Garth and grab hold, however Garth uses his sword as a lever to pry Pwent away and free himself of the grapple attempt.

Keryth reaches out a healing touch on Pwent, following him into conflict.

Pwent, Keryth:
[Sblock]The spell restores 7 hitpoints, bringing Pwent up to 27[/Sblock]

Destiny realizes that there is very little that she can do without firing through her friends and into a melee – risking damage to Bahruul. She appears ready to strike out if needed.

ROUND THREE:

Garth takes a swing at Bahruul again, but the Bous is able to deflect the blow away from his body and Garth’s attack falls harmlessly to the side.

Mirth is able to take advantage of Bahruul’s attempt to deflect Garth’s strike. Mirth squeezes a bolt into the melee and grins as he watches it find its home in Bahruul.

Bahruul:
[Sblock]Confirmed critical against Bahruul, who takes 11 damage[/Sblock]

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[D20Dazza]

Gasping as the bolt strikes true Bahruul grimaces and shouts at Mirth "You shouldn't have done that, surrender would have been your better option. Soon you will feel the bite of my steel, and bite true it will" before he again swings his heavy blade at the now wounded Garth.

 

[unleashed]

Keryth, Male Drakontos Cleric

Keryth hoping he is done will spells for the moment hefts his morningstar, looking for an opening as he whispers a quiet prayer to Bahamut to let him strike true should the opportunity arise.

OOC
[SBLOCK]Assuming Pwent moves to allow him access (or if he can already enter the room), Keryth will step forward (as long as it doesn’t require provoking an AOO) and strike Garth, +4 melee [1d8+2; 20/x2; bludgeoning and piercing; morningstar].

If Garth is already down he will move to the position directly behind where Garth now stands (relative to Keryth) and strike at Mirth, trapping the crossbowman.

If neither of those options present themselves he will heal whoever is wounded worse of Bahruul and Pwent at the time of his action, casting a cure light wounds (1d8+5), sacrificing his bless to power the casting.[/SBLOCK]

 

[jkason]

Byntrou, sorcerous barbarian

Byntrou grimaces at the crowded battlefield. "Last one," he mutters under his breath, miming the string pull and letting loose a third magic bolt to careen around his fellows and knock Mirth again.

"Listen to my herdmate, humans. Surrender now and you have a chance to live. Keep fighting, and you'll surely wind up like your already-slaughtered friend."

OOC:[sblock]Once more, MM to Mirth[/sblock]

 

[Nonlethal Force]

ROUND THREE: (Continued)

The magical energy impacts Mirth once more. This energy has a greater affect and causes Mirth to take a step back in an attempt to try and catch himself. Without warning, he merely slumps over onto the ground and is motionless - allowing his crossbow to fall to his feet.

Bahruul's blade bites into Garth once more, causing more damage. Garth smirks a bit, not knowing what has happened to Mirth. "We'll still put a hurting on you for that last strike - you watch. Even if you best me, you'll not get to the overlord." He regrips his sword in a fashion that indicates he will not yeild unless he is struck down.

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