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<blockquote data-quote="Insight" data-source="post: 5501828" data-attributes="member: 11437"><p>[ooc]The combat concludes.[/ooc]</p><p></p><p>[sblock=Initiative Order]</p><p>17 - Dergrenche</p><p>14 - Zindra</p><p>11 - Keldok</p><p>10 - Grimgal</p><p>6 - Billy</p><p>6 - Jordi</p><p>6 - Goblin Skullcleaver</p><p>[/sblock]</p><p></p><p>[sblock=The Situation at Present]Jordi is flanking Dergrenche with Keldok. Grimgal is nearby. One Skullsplitter remains, just behind Grimgal. Zindra and Billy are atop the ridge with no enemies left.[/sblock]</p><p></p><p>The elf, Zindra, moved to the edge of the ridge. She wanted not only to get a better look at how things were going down at the base of the ridge, but also to lend a hand, if possible. Zindra drew a pair of magical arrows to her bowstring. As the bandit leader danced around between Jordi and Keldok, the elf took aim and when the time was right, Zindra let loose, sending the pair of magical arrows, become lightning bolts as they went, nailing Dergrenche twice in the chest. Zindra smiled.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: royalblue">"Things look pretty poor, bandit!"</span> Jordi said as he moved to engage Dergrenche.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: gold">"It does not matter. I have a superior tactical mind that will not be outdone by the likes of you rabble."</span> Dergenche, seeing Keldok closing in, took a swipe at the half-orc, grazing Keldok, but not stopping the half-orc's advance. <span style="color: gold">"I will not surrender! Not the mighty Dergrenche!"</span></p><p></p><p>With a savage blow from his magical mace, Keldok pummeled Dergrenche, nearly sending the bandit leader to his knees. <span style="color: orange">"I have a better idea,"</span> the half-orc said. </p><p></p><p><span style="color: royalblue">"When you have ideas, Keldok, people get hurt."</span></p><p></p><p>The half-orc stared intently into Dergrenche's eyes. Both were half-orcs and both knew the lineage that an orcish bloodline bore. <span style="color: orange">"Do not surrender, brother. We will surely beat you down. We will surely kill you and all of your bandits. What legacy will you have then? No great warrior. No great leader. Just a tired fool. Is that what you want for your legacy? Is that how you honor your father? If so, hold still while I --"</span></p><p></p><p>As Keldok reared back to prepare for another beating, Dergrenche went to his knees. <span style="color: gold">"You are right. It... cannot be, but perhaps I <em>have</em> been bested on the field of battle. I submit to you, fellow son of an orc. Leave me with my defeat and all that it brings."</span></p><p></p><p>Keldok looked to Jordi. The human warrior put a hand on Dergrenche's shoulder.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: royalblue">"You must call off the rest of your bandits. We protect a merchant and his wagons. They must not be attacked, here or on the way to Safeton. Will you agree to these terms?"</span></p><p></p><p>Grimgal walked up behind Keldok. <span style="color: slategray">"And tell us about other bandits in the area. We won't be ambushed again."</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: gold">"Fair enough,"</span> Dergrenche said. <span style="color: gold">I agree to your terms. You will not be harmed for the rest of your journey."</span></p><p></p><p>[sblock=Round Eight]<strong>Dergrenche</strong>: Uses <span style="color: red">Inspiring Word</span> on himself to regain 32 hit points. He is no longer <span style="color: red"><em>bloodied</em></span>. He shifts 1 square to get out of the flank. This provokes a melee basic attack from Jordi (<span style="color: green">Combat Challenge</span>), but Jordi misses. Dergrenche attacks Jordi using <span style="color: red">Bloody Ending</span>, but this misses.</p><p><strong>Zindra</strong>: Moves 7 squares around the ridge. Uses a minor action to put her <span style="color: green">Hunter's Quarry</span> on Dergrenche. Attacks Dergrenche using <span style="color: green">Twin Strike</span> and using two <span style="color: sienna">+1 Lightning Arrows</span> in the process. Both shots hit, totalling 20 damage.</p><p><strong>Keldok</strong>: Moves 2 squares to get back into a flank with Jordi on Dergrenche. This provokes an opportunity attack from Dergrenche, which he takes. Since Dergrenche is attacking someone other than Jordi, this also provokes an opportunity attack from Jordi (<span style="color: green">Combat Challenge</span>). Jordi's attack will go first and this misses. Dergrenche now makes a melee basic attack against Keldok. This hits for 11 damage. Keldok, with combat advantage from the flank, attacks Dergrenche using <span style="color: green">Disheartening Strike</span>, adding Sneak Attack. This hits for 28 damage. Dergrenche is <span style="color: red"><em>bloodied</em></span> and <em>rattled</em>. Keldok spends his <strong>bonus action point</strong> to make an Intimidate check against Dergrenche. DC will be Dergrenche's Will +10, which is 31. Keldok gets a 33, well enough to beat the DC. Dergrenche surrenders and calls off the rest of the bandits.</p><p></p><p><strong>COMBAT ENDS</strong></p><p></p><p>This also ends the skill challenge, <strong>"The Road to Safeton"</strong>, as a success. This will provide the PCs with certain mechanical benefits in the following encounter.</p><p>[/sblock]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Insight, post: 5501828, member: 11437"] [ooc]The combat concludes.[/ooc] [sblock=Initiative Order] 17 - Dergrenche 14 - Zindra 11 - Keldok 10 - Grimgal 6 - Billy 6 - Jordi 6 - Goblin Skullcleaver [/sblock] [sblock=The Situation at Present]Jordi is flanking Dergrenche with Keldok. Grimgal is nearby. One Skullsplitter remains, just behind Grimgal. Zindra and Billy are atop the ridge with no enemies left.[/sblock] The elf, Zindra, moved to the edge of the ridge. She wanted not only to get a better look at how things were going down at the base of the ridge, but also to lend a hand, if possible. Zindra drew a pair of magical arrows to her bowstring. As the bandit leader danced around between Jordi and Keldok, the elf took aim and when the time was right, Zindra let loose, sending the pair of magical arrows, become lightning bolts as they went, nailing Dergrenche twice in the chest. Zindra smiled. [color=royalblue]"Things look pretty poor, bandit!"[/color] Jordi said as he moved to engage Dergrenche. [color=gold]"It does not matter. I have a superior tactical mind that will not be outdone by the likes of you rabble."[/color] Dergenche, seeing Keldok closing in, took a swipe at the half-orc, grazing Keldok, but not stopping the half-orc's advance. [color=gold]"I will not surrender! Not the mighty Dergrenche!"[/color] With a savage blow from his magical mace, Keldok pummeled Dergrenche, nearly sending the bandit leader to his knees. [color=orange]"I have a better idea,"[/color] the half-orc said. [color=royalblue]"When you have ideas, Keldok, people get hurt."[/color] The half-orc stared intently into Dergrenche's eyes. Both were half-orcs and both knew the lineage that an orcish bloodline bore. [color=orange]"Do not surrender, brother. We will surely beat you down. We will surely kill you and all of your bandits. What legacy will you have then? No great warrior. No great leader. Just a tired fool. Is that what you want for your legacy? Is that how you honor your father? If so, hold still while I --"[/color] As Keldok reared back to prepare for another beating, Dergrenche went to his knees. [color=gold]"You are right. It... cannot be, but perhaps I [i]have[/i] been bested on the field of battle. I submit to you, fellow son of an orc. Leave me with my defeat and all that it brings."[/color] Keldok looked to Jordi. The human warrior put a hand on Dergrenche's shoulder. [color=royalblue]"You must call off the rest of your bandits. We protect a merchant and his wagons. They must not be attacked, here or on the way to Safeton. Will you agree to these terms?"[/color] Grimgal walked up behind Keldok. [color=slategray]"And tell us about other bandits in the area. We won't be ambushed again."[/color] [color=gold]"Fair enough,"[/color] Dergrenche said. [color=gold]I agree to your terms. You will not be harmed for the rest of your journey."[/color] [sblock=Round Eight][b]Dergrenche[/b]: Uses [color=red]Inspiring Word[/color] on himself to regain 32 hit points. He is no longer [color=red][i]bloodied[/i][/color]. He shifts 1 square to get out of the flank. This provokes a melee basic attack from Jordi ([color=green]Combat Challenge[/color]), but Jordi misses. Dergrenche attacks Jordi using [color=red]Bloody Ending[/color], but this misses. [b]Zindra[/b]: Moves 7 squares around the ridge. Uses a minor action to put her [color=green]Hunter's Quarry[/color] on Dergrenche. Attacks Dergrenche using [color=green]Twin Strike[/color] and using two [color=sienna]+1 Lightning Arrows[/color] in the process. Both shots hit, totalling 20 damage. [b]Keldok[/b]: Moves 2 squares to get back into a flank with Jordi on Dergrenche. This provokes an opportunity attack from Dergrenche, which he takes. Since Dergrenche is attacking someone other than Jordi, this also provokes an opportunity attack from Jordi ([color=green]Combat Challenge[/color]). Jordi's attack will go first and this misses. Dergrenche now makes a melee basic attack against Keldok. This hits for 11 damage. Keldok, with combat advantage from the flank, attacks Dergrenche using [color=green]Disheartening Strike[/color], adding Sneak Attack. This hits for 28 damage. Dergrenche is [color=red][i]bloodied[/i][/color] and [i]rattled[/i]. Keldok spends his [b]bonus action point[/b] to make an Intimidate check against Dergrenche. DC will be Dergrenche's Will +10, which is 31. Keldok gets a 33, well enough to beat the DC. Dergrenche surrenders and calls off the rest of the bandits. [b]COMBAT ENDS[/b] This also ends the skill challenge, [b]"The Road to Safeton"[/b], as a success. This will provide the PCs with certain mechanical benefits in the following encounter. [/sblock] [/QUOTE]
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