pathfinderq1
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Tyrla focused her attention in the direction of the sound. "That is nothing I've heard before, I think. What of you others, more woods-wise than I?"
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(CSRHoD) Creamsteak's Red Hand of Doom [IC]
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Creamsteak
Explorer
[sblock=Warren]When you ignite the sunrod, you bring enough light into the area to see that the creature down below looks something like this.
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The creature is clearly startled by the sudden light, and immediately draws two strange bladed weapons and looks at you with a great deal of ferocity.
(No surprise round really, since you both failed to spot each other and the sunrod gives away both of your positions at the same time.)
The creature cries out in common, "For Grahk!" and charges.
Initiatives
Opponent 21
Warren 19
The creature begins at an 80 ft. distance with some concealment from the tall grass. During it's turn, it closes the distance to 20 ft. and moves out of the cover and onto the road.[/sblock]
Everyone Else
The croak is definitely unfamiliar. It seems quite out of place as well.
Tyrla is the first to see the approach of one of the sound-makers. With her ability to see invisibility, she catches an outline approaching from the northern woods. During her surprise round she fires an eldritch blast at the outline's location (assumed action). Her hit deals 12 points of damage, and the invisibility fades. The sudden action and a shout is enough to awaken anyone that was asleep.
The creature on the ground where Tyrla's blast flew looks something like this...
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Initiatives
Pender 25 <- Starting Here
Enemy 23 <- Ending Here
Tyrla 22
Siobhan 14
Larian 8
Avril 3
Pender (assumed action) grabs for his blade and stands up, ready to face whatever might come.
The enemy approaches, charging. All are invisible as they approach and then lose it on attack.
One engages Pender directly, but fails to hit.
One scores a critical hit against Tyrla, dealing 14 points of damage.
One goes after the prone Avril and scores a hit for 13 points of damage.
One goes for Siobhan, scoring a hit for 8 points of damage.
A final figure (only visible to Tyrla) moves silently, also invisible.
(I've attached the image as an excel file. I can switch it to an image if someone can't view it.)
GL is the target only Tyrla can see.
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The creature is clearly startled by the sudden light, and immediately draws two strange bladed weapons and looks at you with a great deal of ferocity.
(No surprise round really, since you both failed to spot each other and the sunrod gives away both of your positions at the same time.)
The creature cries out in common, "For Grahk!" and charges.
Initiatives
Opponent 21
Warren 19
The creature begins at an 80 ft. distance with some concealment from the tall grass. During it's turn, it closes the distance to 20 ft. and moves out of the cover and onto the road.[/sblock]
Everyone Else
The croak is definitely unfamiliar. It seems quite out of place as well.
Tyrla is the first to see the approach of one of the sound-makers. With her ability to see invisibility, she catches an outline approaching from the northern woods. During her surprise round she fires an eldritch blast at the outline's location (assumed action). Her hit deals 12 points of damage, and the invisibility fades. The sudden action and a shout is enough to awaken anyone that was asleep.
The creature on the ground where Tyrla's blast flew looks something like this...
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Initiatives
Pender 25 <- Starting Here
Enemy 23 <- Ending Here
Tyrla 22
Siobhan 14
Larian 8
Avril 3
Pender (assumed action) grabs for his blade and stands up, ready to face whatever might come.
The enemy approaches, charging. All are invisible as they approach and then lose it on attack.
One engages Pender directly, but fails to hit.
One scores a critical hit against Tyrla, dealing 14 points of damage.
One goes after the prone Avril and scores a hit for 13 points of damage.
One goes for Siobhan, scoring a hit for 8 points of damage.
A final figure (only visible to Tyrla) moves silently, also invisible.
(I've attached the image as an excel file. I can switch it to an image if someone can't view it.)
GL is the target only Tyrla can see.
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pathfinderq1
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OOC: Are the creatures equipped like the one in the picture- that is, are they carrying those bottle-like objects?
OOC 2: Ouch! I liked it better when the wizard was up front soaking up damage- but I guess it's Tyrla's turn
OOC 2: Ouch! I liked it better when the wizard was up front soaking up damage- but I guess it's Tyrla's turn
Creamsteak
Explorer
Yes, they even have the little dangly green balls along their waistes.
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pathfinderq1
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Tyrla gave a howl of pain as the creature's blow connected, but her will was strong, and she knew there was work to be done. The sneaky beast, whatever it was, would have to be dealt with- she knew her companions could be caught unaware otherwise. Scampering out of immediate danger, she gave a piercing call in a harsh, almost painful sounding tongue- a hideous arcane "Caw!"
OOC: 5 foot step south, out of immediate melee range, Invoke Baleful Utterance at the sneaky figure (5-foot area effect)
OOC: 5 foot step south, out of immediate melee range, Invoke Baleful Utterance at the sneaky figure (5-foot area effect)
Larian, AC 17, HP 22/29, Fort +3, Ref +5, Will +5
Larian realizes that he is once again exposed to the enemy with no good place to seek retreat and does his best to contribute to the battle anyway. He keeps one eye on their green-scaled attackers as he channels arcane energies and reaches out to touch Pender, sending magical strength coursing through the human's body.
[sblock=ooc] defensively cast bull's strength on Pender, concentration +10 vs DC 17
By the way, do any of us know anything about these things? (Knowledge Arcana +13)[/sblock]
[sblock=spells] Spells Prepared
0- Mage Hand, Read Magic, Detect Magic, Detect Magic
1st- Feather Fall,Color Spray, Mage Armor, True Strike, Magic Weapon (Trans.)
2nd- See Invisibility, Invisibility, Scorching Ray, Invisibility,Bull's Strength(Trans.)
3rd-Dispell Magic, Fireball, Major Image, Haste (Trans)
Spells in Effect
Mage Armor-12 Hours from sunset
Bull's Strength (Pender)--6 minutes
Rod of Extend--1/3 uses
Pearl of Power--used [/sblock]
Larian realizes that he is once again exposed to the enemy with no good place to seek retreat and does his best to contribute to the battle anyway. He keeps one eye on their green-scaled attackers as he channels arcane energies and reaches out to touch Pender, sending magical strength coursing through the human's body.
[sblock=ooc] defensively cast bull's strength on Pender, concentration +10 vs DC 17
By the way, do any of us know anything about these things? (Knowledge Arcana +13)[/sblock]
[sblock=spells] Spells Prepared
0- Mage Hand, Read Magic, Detect Magic, Detect Magic
1st- Feather Fall,
2nd- See Invisibility, Invisibility, Scorching Ray, Invisibility,
3rd-
Spells in Effect
Mage Armor-12 Hours from sunset
Bull's Strength (Pender)--6 minutes
Rod of Extend--1/3 uses
Pearl of Power--used [/sblock]
Arkhandus
First Post
Warren the halfling, HP 39/39, AC 23
[sblock=Creamsteak]Warren narrows his eyes at the approaching critter, wondering what it's doing out here anyway. 'Hopefully Terrelton won't be infested with the buggers,' he thinks.
He dashes towards the croaking critter across the remaining distance, dropping the sunrod halfway there. Warren twists the sunrod's light around him to no longer reveal his position, continuing his dash invisibly. Then he makes several short strokes to form an emblem in the air before him as he reaches the bugger. At that point he thrusts for the final point in the emblem, marking the beast for a fiery death.
OOC, he's taking a move action forward, free action dropping the sunrod, swift action initiating Cloak of Deception, and standard action initiating Death Mark.
Short sword +13 melee, invisible, for 1d4+5+3+1d6 piercing damage with sneak attack, and 6d6+3 fire damage, Reflex save DC 16 halves the fire damage[/sblock]
[sblock=Creamsteak]Warren narrows his eyes at the approaching critter, wondering what it's doing out here anyway. 'Hopefully Terrelton won't be infested with the buggers,' he thinks.
He dashes towards the croaking critter across the remaining distance, dropping the sunrod halfway there. Warren twists the sunrod's light around him to no longer reveal his position, continuing his dash invisibly. Then he makes several short strokes to form an emblem in the air before him as he reaches the bugger. At that point he thrusts for the final point in the emblem, marking the beast for a fiery death.
OOC, he's taking a move action forward, free action dropping the sunrod, swift action initiating Cloak of Deception, and standard action initiating Death Mark.
Short sword +13 melee, invisible, for 1d4+5+3+1d6 piercing damage with sneak attack, and 6d6+3 fire damage, Reflex save DC 16 halves the fire damage[/sblock]
Vigwyn the Unruly
First Post
"By the gods! Don't let them surround you!" Pender nods a gesture of gratitude to Larian as he feels the spells power wash over him, increasing his strength to an almost superhuman level. He decides to take the direct approach, and begins hacking at the beast in front of him.
[sblock=OOC]Full Attack. With buff +14/+4 +1 Adamantine Greatsword 2d6 + 12 (19-20/x2) slashing.
If first attack drops beast in J9, then five foot step to K8 and use second attack against beast in L7.
By the way, Pender was in agreement with Warren that leaving was a better idea, but he did not want to be split up, and thought that talking it out to reach a group decision was the way to go. (By the way, did anyone laugh at the 'tiny halfling breeches' bit?)
With Warren gone, Pender would have put his armor back on and slept in his armor, so he should be armored at this point (AC 22).[/sblock]
[sblock=OOC]Full Attack. With buff +14/+4 +1 Adamantine Greatsword 2d6 + 12 (19-20/x2) slashing.
If first attack drops beast in J9, then five foot step to K8 and use second attack against beast in L7.
By the way, Pender was in agreement with Warren that leaving was a better idea, but he did not want to be split up, and thought that talking it out to reach a group decision was the way to go. (By the way, did anyone laugh at the 'tiny halfling breeches' bit?)
With Warren gone, Pender would have put his armor back on and slept in his armor, so he should be armored at this point (AC 22).[/sblock]
Dalamar
Adventurer
Siobhan tries to keep her shield between herself and the green monstrosity while she intones the battlefield prayer she didn't get the chance to use in the last battle.
[sblock=OoC]Casting Prayer defensively (Concentration +11 vs. DC 18)
Unless she flunks it, allies gain +1 to attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves and skill checks; allies suffer -1 to the same. [/sblock]
[sblock=OoC]Casting Prayer defensively (Concentration +11 vs. DC 18)
Unless she flunks it, allies gain +1 to attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves and skill checks; allies suffer -1 to the same. [/sblock]
Avril - Human Druid - AC 15 - hp 29/42 - Spot +12 - Listen +12
Mandla - Riding Dog - AC 25 - hp 45/45 - Spot +5 - Listen +5
The sounds had agitated Mandla, and while Avril could not place them, the forest was not a place where unnatural sounds went unheard. Still, with Mandla this irritated, there was always need for vigilance, and so she tried to rest with one eye open.
The attack came somewhat unexpected, with Tyrla's call stirring her and Mandla into action. She could not counter the blow of the invisible attacker as it caught her in her bed, and the wound cut her flesh. Mandla growled and Avril didn't need to really command the new dog from aggressively tearing into the new arrival, but only after Avril attempting to reflexively cast a spell.
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OOC: Avril casts Bull's Strength defensively (Concentration +11 vs DC 17) on herself and shares it with Mandla. She then draws her shortspear while commanding Mandla to attack the creature (Handle Animal +13 vs DC 10). Mandla moves to N8 and bites the creature at N9. Mandla Bite Attack: +10 (+8 without Bull's Strength). Damage: 1d6+7 (1d6+4 without Bull's Strength). Trip: +5 (+3 without Bull's Strength).
Spells and Abilities Active:
Bull's Strength (Avril, Mandla, 6 minutes)
Spells Cast and Abilities/Items Used:
Enrage Animal
Cure Light Wounds
Barkskin
Bear's Endurance
Metamagic Rod of Lesser Extend (1 Used)
Call Lightning (Summon Nature's Ally III)
Cure Moderate Wounds
Produce Flame
Bull's Strength
Spells Prepared:
Spells Prepared (Normal 5/3/3/2, Wis 0/1/1/1):
Level 0 (5): Cure Minor Wounds (2), Detect Magic (2), Guidance
Level 1 (4): Faerie Fire
Level 2 (4): Flaming Sphere
Level 3 (3): Sleet Storm
XP: 625 (Goblins and Worgs)
XP: 825 (Hobgoblin Shack Ambush)
Avril's Character Sheet [/SBLOCK]
Mandla - Riding Dog - AC 25 - hp 45/45 - Spot +5 - Listen +5
The sounds had agitated Mandla, and while Avril could not place them, the forest was not a place where unnatural sounds went unheard. Still, with Mandla this irritated, there was always need for vigilance, and so she tried to rest with one eye open.
The attack came somewhat unexpected, with Tyrla's call stirring her and Mandla into action. She could not counter the blow of the invisible attacker as it caught her in her bed, and the wound cut her flesh. Mandla growled and Avril didn't need to really command the new dog from aggressively tearing into the new arrival, but only after Avril attempting to reflexively cast a spell.
[SBLOCK=OOC]
OOC: Avril casts Bull's Strength defensively (Concentration +11 vs DC 17) on herself and shares it with Mandla. She then draws her shortspear while commanding Mandla to attack the creature (Handle Animal +13 vs DC 10). Mandla moves to N8 and bites the creature at N9. Mandla Bite Attack: +10 (+8 without Bull's Strength). Damage: 1d6+7 (1d6+4 without Bull's Strength). Trip: +5 (+3 without Bull's Strength).
Spells and Abilities Active:
Bull's Strength (Avril, Mandla, 6 minutes)
Spells Cast and Abilities/Items Used:
Enrage Animal
Cure Light Wounds
Barkskin
Bear's Endurance
Metamagic Rod of Lesser Extend (1 Used)
Call Lightning (Summon Nature's Ally III)
Cure Moderate Wounds
Produce Flame
Bull's Strength
Spells Prepared:
Spells Prepared (Normal 5/3/3/2, Wis 0/1/1/1):
Level 0 (5): Cure Minor Wounds (2), Detect Magic (2), Guidance
Level 1 (4): Faerie Fire
Level 2 (4): Flaming Sphere
Level 3 (3): Sleet Storm
XP: 625 (Goblins and Worgs)
XP: 825 (Hobgoblin Shack Ambush)
Avril's Character Sheet [/SBLOCK]
