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Eyes Of The Lich Queen
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Once the two blackscales see and hear the girallon charge at them, they raise the alarm and begin shouting that the ape creature has escaped. Using this as a distraction, the entire party springs into action, hoping to take advantage of whatever timing they might get out of it.
[sblock=Encounter A3/4 - Temple Grounds: Round 1]
Initiative Order:
16 Jina
15 Ari
12 Poison Dusks 8-9
10 Rogan
10 Khalia
9 Jango
8 Girallon
6 Aern
6 Horatio
3 Blackscales 1-5
Jina immediately rushes forward through the underbrush, leaving the party behind. She has no thought to her own personal safety, but instead is thinking mainly tactically about the best way to utilize this situation to her advantage.
Ari curses under his breath at the the young elf's audacity, but also can't help but admire her resolve. The hunter takes a more measured approach though, and positions himself just off the trail from where expects the poison dusks to the right might be coming towards.
The poison dusk lizardfolk fall right into Ari's trap, as they immediately move in the direction of the alarm along the path. As soon as the first one walks up to him, Ari leaps out of the bushes and connects with a swing of his sword. (AoO vs 8 / *hit* 11 dam / seriously hurt)
Rogan checks inside the first hut and sees nothing or no one inside, then moves around the hut to hide behind some crates and out of the brightness of the campfire. He keeps his eyes peeled for any lizrdfolk coming from the west and sees a pair moving in his direction.
Khalia realizes that there is no way Rogan, Jina or Ari will now benefit from her blessing, but she decides to cast it anyway. The Silver Flame blesses Jango, Horatio, Aern and herself. (Cast Bless / +1 to hit & saves)
Jango makes the decision to catch up with his sister by casting a spell to help his speed, then running after her. (Cast Expeditious Retreat / Move north)
The girallon continues it's charge towards the blackscales and goes barrelling into one of them. The creature's four arms start wailing away at it, and it's attack succeeds in knocking the first one a bit loopy. (Charge vs 4 / *hit* 7 damage / hurt)
Aern begins to chant to inspire courage his his compatriots (all of whom can hear him), then moves forward to put himself in line with the poison dusk guards moving across from the east. He pulls out his short sword in preparation of a fight.
The templar Horatio witnesses the flurry of action across the grounds of the temple and makes the decision to move into the center to assist Jina. With the girallon there as well, the cleric believes that she will end up being the epicenter of all the activity and he wants to be there to guard her flank.
Finally, the two blackscales by their huts turn to engage the four-armed creature, the two further west move towards the sounds of fighting and go right past where Rogan is hiding... apparently not seeing him behind the crates. Jina and Horatio see another pair moving towards them down from the north, and everyone knows that there are probably a couple other pairs that are beginning to make their way towards the action.
The two blackscales (Group 4) attack the girallon with their greatclubs. The one who was hit is unable to find an opening, but the second one whacks the monster in the torso for some light damage. (Attack greatclub *hit* / 13 damage / lightly hurt)
Modifiers for next round:
Aern / Horatio / Jango / Khalia: +3 to hit & fear saves (Bless and Inspire Courage) / +2 to damage (Insp. Courage)
Ari / Jina / Rogan: +2 to hit, damage, fear saves (Insp. Courage)
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The battle now fully engaged, the sounds of weapons and cries of pain echoe out through the jungle. The next round of melee can begin!
[sblock=Encounter A3/4 - Temple Grounds: Round 1]
Initiative Order:
16 Jina
15 Ari
12 Poison Dusks 8-9
10 Rogan
10 Khalia
9 Jango
8 Girallon
6 Aern
6 Horatio
3 Blackscales 1-5
Jina immediately rushes forward through the underbrush, leaving the party behind. She has no thought to her own personal safety, but instead is thinking mainly tactically about the best way to utilize this situation to her advantage.
Ari curses under his breath at the the young elf's audacity, but also can't help but admire her resolve. The hunter takes a more measured approach though, and positions himself just off the trail from where expects the poison dusks to the right might be coming towards.
The poison dusk lizardfolk fall right into Ari's trap, as they immediately move in the direction of the alarm along the path. As soon as the first one walks up to him, Ari leaps out of the bushes and connects with a swing of his sword. (AoO vs 8 / *hit* 11 dam / seriously hurt)
Rogan checks inside the first hut and sees nothing or no one inside, then moves around the hut to hide behind some crates and out of the brightness of the campfire. He keeps his eyes peeled for any lizrdfolk coming from the west and sees a pair moving in his direction.
Khalia realizes that there is no way Rogan, Jina or Ari will now benefit from her blessing, but she decides to cast it anyway. The Silver Flame blesses Jango, Horatio, Aern and herself. (Cast Bless / +1 to hit & saves)
Jango makes the decision to catch up with his sister by casting a spell to help his speed, then running after her. (Cast Expeditious Retreat / Move north)
The girallon continues it's charge towards the blackscales and goes barrelling into one of them. The creature's four arms start wailing away at it, and it's attack succeeds in knocking the first one a bit loopy. (Charge vs 4 / *hit* 7 damage / hurt)
Aern begins to chant to inspire courage his his compatriots (all of whom can hear him), then moves forward to put himself in line with the poison dusk guards moving across from the east. He pulls out his short sword in preparation of a fight.
The templar Horatio witnesses the flurry of action across the grounds of the temple and makes the decision to move into the center to assist Jina. With the girallon there as well, the cleric believes that she will end up being the epicenter of all the activity and he wants to be there to guard her flank.
Finally, the two blackscales by their huts turn to engage the four-armed creature, the two further west move towards the sounds of fighting and go right past where Rogan is hiding... apparently not seeing him behind the crates. Jina and Horatio see another pair moving towards them down from the north, and everyone knows that there are probably a couple other pairs that are beginning to make their way towards the action.
The two blackscales (Group 4) attack the girallon with their greatclubs. The one who was hit is unable to find an opening, but the second one whacks the monster in the torso for some light damage. (Attack greatclub *hit* / 13 damage / lightly hurt)
Modifiers for next round:
Aern / Horatio / Jango / Khalia: +3 to hit & fear saves (Bless and Inspire Courage) / +2 to damage (Insp. Courage)
Ari / Jina / Rogan: +2 to hit, damage, fear saves (Insp. Courage)
The battle now fully engaged, the sounds of weapons and cries of pain echoe out through the jungle. The next round of melee can begin!
Mista Collins
First Post
Ducked behind the crates next to the tent, Rogan waits patiently for the two blackscale lizardfolk reinforcements to engage the girallon before coming up behind them into a flanking position.
[sblock=ooc]Rogan holds action until the #5 blackscales get closer (preferably engaged with) the girallon. Hewants them closer to the beast before he attacks. The ideal situation would be them engaged with the girallon and Rogan flanking, making use of his sneak attacks.[/sblock]
[sblock=ooc]Rogan holds action until the #5 blackscales get closer (preferably engaged with) the girallon. Hewants them closer to the beast before he attacks. The ideal situation would be them engaged with the girallon and Rogan flanking, making use of his sneak attacks.[/sblock]
stonegod
Spawn of Khyber/LEB Judge
The thrill of combat in his veins, Ari circles around his foe with Onyx doing the same. He quickly strikes at the wounded one, using his dark companion to strike true.
OOC: Onyx will help to gain a -2 AC vs the damaged one. Ari will try to move (5' or more if needbe) to keep from being flanked.
OOC: Onyx will help to gain a -2 AC vs the damaged one. Ari will try to move (5' or more if needbe) to keep from being flanked.
Khalia moves down the path to about where Jango had been (single move), then looks around for the best shot with her crossbow and takes it (she doesn't have precise shot, so she won't fire into melee unless cover, concealment, or range penalties make that her best option).
Once the ape creature engages the blackscales, all heck breaks loose. The sounds of swordfighting breaks out all over the place, and the pains and yelps of injuries received echoes through the trees. The group realizes as battle continues that they have to be very quick about things lest more reinforcements show up.
[sblock=Encounter A3/4 - Temple Grounds: Round 2]
Initiative Order:
16 Jina
15 Ari
12 Poison Dusks 8-9
10 Khalia
9 Jango
8 Girallon
6 Aern
6 Horatio
3 Blackscales 1-5
10 Rogan
Aern / Horatio / Jango / Khalia: +3 to hit & fear saves (Bless and Inspire Courage) / +2 to damage (Insp. Courage)
Ari / Jina / Rogan: +2 to hit, damage, fear saves (Insp. Courage)
Jina charges the two blackscales that are defending against the girallon and joins in attacking them. Her thinblade finds purchase on the one already injured by the ape, and causes the lizard even more pain. (Charge vs 4 / *hit* 8 damage / hurt)
With two blackscales in front of him, Ari takes a step to the north to prevent the second lizardfolk from getting around him. Onxy, his dark companion, steps into the position he used to be, and begins snapping it's illusionary jaws at the lizard, creating a distraction. This plus Aern's singing gives him the courage needed to connect with a strong cut of the longsword, catching the poison dusk in the mid-section and dropping it dead. (Attack 8 / *hit* 10 damage / dead)
The one remaining poison dusk steps up to Ari and swings with his sword, catching the monster hunter off the legs causing a small amount of blood to spill. However, his attempt to bite Ari is unsuccessful. (Attack vs Ari w/longsword / *hit* 4 damage / lightly hurt // Attack vs Ari w/bite / *miss*)
The other two poison dusk lizardfolk see the disguised Aern in front of them, and aparently believe him to be a poison dusk as well (Bluff check / *success*) They shout to him (understood by those who speak draconic) to join them in helping the attack. Both of them then charge into the fray against Ari and Onyx, hoping to help the other poison dusk. Although the first one's attack with his sword is not successful, the second one is able to hit the hexblade. (Attack vs Ari w/longsword / *hit* 2 damage)
Khalia rushes up the trail to the action and sees two groups of lizardfolk... one facing Jina and the girallon, the other facing Ari. She takes a second to determine her options when she notices a pair of blackscales breaking through the trees from the north. She raises her crossbow and takes aim... pegging one of them right in the chest as he advances. She can tell that it was a critical hit! (Attack vs 3 / *crit* 14 damage / hurt)
Jango crosses into the undergrowth, moving to help out Ari. He chants some command words and suddenly several balls of force spring from his hands and impact onto the body of the poison dusk lizard engaged with the monster hunter. (Cast Empower Magic Missile vs 8 / *hit* 12 damage / seriously hurt)
With two blackscales in front of him and Jina on the far side to cause distractions, the girallon's claw swings are mighty and deadly. The first one rakes the injured blackscale to pieces. (Attack vs 4 / *hit* 10 damage / dead) The second claw attack was meant to hit again but with the body dropping dead, it catches noth but air. However, it's third and fourth arms grab the second blackscale, and dig deep into his flesh with it's claws, causing a rending attack that completely disembowels the lizard. (Attack vs 4 / *hit* 8 damage // Attack vs 4 / *hit* 10 damage // Rend attack 17 damage / dead) It then stares directly into the eyes of the young elf girl that now stands in front of her.
Aern continues to sing inspiration, then moves up to engage the poison dusks so they do not overwhlem Ari. Although his swing of the short sword does not connect, he had flanked him for Ari's next attack. (Attack vs 8 / *miss*)
Horatio gets caught trying to decide what to do. On the one hand Jina is now facing off against the full might of the girallon, whil on the other a new pair of blackscales are charging their way towards the fray. He makes the quick decision that Jina probably knows well enough to back away from the ape, so he rushes forward to engage the blackscale that got critically injured by Khalia's crossbow bolt. However, his attack on the charge does not find purchase. (Attack vs 3 / *miss*)
The two blackscales from the west (Group 5) witness the absolute decimation of their comrades at the hands of the girallon... and immediately charge it with their greatclubs. Both try to find an opening, but neither of them are successful in hurting the black ape. (Attack vs girallon w/greatclub *miss* / *miss)
The two from the north (Group 3) both step in and attack the cleric of the Silver Flame, and unfortunately for Brother Donovan, both of them pound him with their greatclubs, and the cleric suffers immense amount of injury. (Attack vs Horatio w/greatclub / *hit* 17 damage // Attack vs Horatio w/greatclub / *hit* 16 damage // critically hurt 33 of 36)
The other blackscales all advance on the battle from the sides of the temple.
Finally, Rogan watched silently as the two blackscales rushed past him and go to engage the girallon. With both of them now distracted, the rogue is able to move all the way up to them. However, because he was unable to charge the two lizards he is not able to get an attack himself right now.... but next round he most certainly will be.
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[sblock=Encounter A3/4 - Temple Grounds: Round 2]
Initiative Order:
16 Jina
15 Ari
12 Poison Dusks 8-9
10 Khalia
9 Jango
8 Girallon
6 Aern
6 Horatio
3 Blackscales 1-5
10 Rogan
Aern / Horatio / Jango / Khalia: +3 to hit & fear saves (Bless and Inspire Courage) / +2 to damage (Insp. Courage)
Ari / Jina / Rogan: +2 to hit, damage, fear saves (Insp. Courage)
Jina charges the two blackscales that are defending against the girallon and joins in attacking them. Her thinblade finds purchase on the one already injured by the ape, and causes the lizard even more pain. (Charge vs 4 / *hit* 8 damage / hurt)
With two blackscales in front of him, Ari takes a step to the north to prevent the second lizardfolk from getting around him. Onxy, his dark companion, steps into the position he used to be, and begins snapping it's illusionary jaws at the lizard, creating a distraction. This plus Aern's singing gives him the courage needed to connect with a strong cut of the longsword, catching the poison dusk in the mid-section and dropping it dead. (Attack 8 / *hit* 10 damage / dead)
The one remaining poison dusk steps up to Ari and swings with his sword, catching the monster hunter off the legs causing a small amount of blood to spill. However, his attempt to bite Ari is unsuccessful. (Attack vs Ari w/longsword / *hit* 4 damage / lightly hurt // Attack vs Ari w/bite / *miss*)
The other two poison dusk lizardfolk see the disguised Aern in front of them, and aparently believe him to be a poison dusk as well (Bluff check / *success*) They shout to him (understood by those who speak draconic) to join them in helping the attack. Both of them then charge into the fray against Ari and Onyx, hoping to help the other poison dusk. Although the first one's attack with his sword is not successful, the second one is able to hit the hexblade. (Attack vs Ari w/longsword / *hit* 2 damage)
Khalia rushes up the trail to the action and sees two groups of lizardfolk... one facing Jina and the girallon, the other facing Ari. She takes a second to determine her options when she notices a pair of blackscales breaking through the trees from the north. She raises her crossbow and takes aim... pegging one of them right in the chest as he advances. She can tell that it was a critical hit! (Attack vs 3 / *crit* 14 damage / hurt)
Jango crosses into the undergrowth, moving to help out Ari. He chants some command words and suddenly several balls of force spring from his hands and impact onto the body of the poison dusk lizard engaged with the monster hunter. (Cast Empower Magic Missile vs 8 / *hit* 12 damage / seriously hurt)
With two blackscales in front of him and Jina on the far side to cause distractions, the girallon's claw swings are mighty and deadly. The first one rakes the injured blackscale to pieces. (Attack vs 4 / *hit* 10 damage / dead) The second claw attack was meant to hit again but with the body dropping dead, it catches noth but air. However, it's third and fourth arms grab the second blackscale, and dig deep into his flesh with it's claws, causing a rending attack that completely disembowels the lizard. (Attack vs 4 / *hit* 8 damage // Attack vs 4 / *hit* 10 damage // Rend attack 17 damage / dead) It then stares directly into the eyes of the young elf girl that now stands in front of her.
Aern continues to sing inspiration, then moves up to engage the poison dusks so they do not overwhlem Ari. Although his swing of the short sword does not connect, he had flanked him for Ari's next attack. (Attack vs 8 / *miss*)
Horatio gets caught trying to decide what to do. On the one hand Jina is now facing off against the full might of the girallon, whil on the other a new pair of blackscales are charging their way towards the fray. He makes the quick decision that Jina probably knows well enough to back away from the ape, so he rushes forward to engage the blackscale that got critically injured by Khalia's crossbow bolt. However, his attack on the charge does not find purchase. (Attack vs 3 / *miss*)
The two blackscales from the west (Group 5) witness the absolute decimation of their comrades at the hands of the girallon... and immediately charge it with their greatclubs. Both try to find an opening, but neither of them are successful in hurting the black ape. (Attack vs girallon w/greatclub *miss* / *miss)
The two from the north (Group 3) both step in and attack the cleric of the Silver Flame, and unfortunately for Brother Donovan, both of them pound him with their greatclubs, and the cleric suffers immense amount of injury. (Attack vs Horatio w/greatclub / *hit* 17 damage // Attack vs Horatio w/greatclub / *hit* 16 damage // critically hurt 33 of 36)
The other blackscales all advance on the battle from the sides of the temple.
Finally, Rogan watched silently as the two blackscales rushed past him and go to engage the girallon. With both of them now distracted, the rogue is able to move all the way up to them. However, because he was unable to charge the two lizards he is not able to get an attack himself right now.... but next round he most certainly will be.
Mista Collins
First Post
With the lizardfolks focus on the giant ape in front of them, Rogan adjusts his body in order to use that to to his advantage as he strikes forth with both daggers.
[sblock=ooc]5' ft step north to gain flanking with the ape.
full attack with daggers (+8 attack 1d4+3d6 dmg)
If the girallon drops both lizardfolk before he gets an attack, Rogan will tumble (+10) past him and move towards Horatio as fast as possible.[/sblock]
[sblock=ooc]5' ft step north to gain flanking with the ape.
full attack with daggers (+8 attack 1d4+3d6 dmg)
If the girallon drops both lizardfolk before he gets an attack, Rogan will tumble (+10) past him and move towards Horatio as fast as possible.[/sblock]
Khalia whispers a silent curse as she realizes she's too far from Brother Donovan to heal him this round. But the templar was in trouble. She had to do something.
She not-quite-ran up the path to come closer, then spoke a few words of power.
[sblock=Draconic]
Be still, foe of the Flame.
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And one of the blackscales facing Donovan was enveloped in the silver and white that accompanied most of her spells.
[sblock=OOC]
Single move 30' down the path to close, then cast Hold Person (DC 16) on one of the blackscales facing Brother Donovan.
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She not-quite-ran up the path to come closer, then spoke a few words of power.
[sblock=Draconic]
Be still, foe of the Flame.
[/sblock]
And one of the blackscales facing Donovan was enveloped in the silver and white that accompanied most of her spells.
[sblock=OOC]
Single move 30' down the path to close, then cast Hold Person (DC 16) on one of the blackscales facing Brother Donovan.
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