IC: Dichotomy's Age of Worms Redux, Part V(b)

[TiCaudata]

"Lantern oil?? Well, the bastard knows we're here already..." Erdolliel says as she digs out an flask of Alchemist's fire and steps back towards the others. "You might want to shield your eyes" she says before throwing the flask at the oil.[sblock=oc]She has 11 AF's and why not really??[/sblock]

 

[o3caudata]

"I'm not sure that's the best idea. We don't know how much oil there may be... On the other hand there's obviously some ignition source hidden somewhere...I'd rather it went off on our terms. I imagine this fire will be larger than we expect though. Lets get as far away as possible please." Kushnak says with obvious hesitation in his voice as he backs away.

[sblock=oc]This doesn't seem like a great idea....[/sblock]

 

[Dichotomy]

"I love the smell of cooked elf..." Nethezar mumbles as he quickly backs away.

Erdolliel tosses a flask at the wet substance. The alchemist fire explodes, and quickly the entire wet area erupts into flames, first quite high, but they immediately die down a bit, to a "simmer." It would certainly hurt to walk through the flames, though it probably wouldn't kill you.
[sblock=Ti]Erdolliel faintly hears what sounds like a couple whispered words. She doesn't understand the language, however. It sounds like it comes from the alcove above and to the east.[/sblock]

 

[TiCaudata]

"Someone's on the ledge, maybe casting a spell!" The elf hisses as she murmurs a spell of her own.[sblock=oc]How high are the ceilings? Erdolliel casts Fly on herself.

We are more or less in rounds still right? She'll head up to the ledge if we aren't.[/sblock]

 

[o3caudata]

Kushank repeats Erdolliel's spell and follows quickly after.

[sblock=oc]Fly on me, use the last charge from the rod. Follow sword drawn, ready for action.[/sblock]

 

[TiCaudata]

[sblock=oc]draw sword while moving for Erdolliel too[/sblock]

 

[Dichotomy]

"I'll... wait here," Nethezar pouts.

Kushnak and Erdolliel take flight and get closer to the alcove. Erdolliel sees three drow, crossbows in one hand and flasks in the other, crouched against the walls waiting to attack. The trio's reflexes give them the edge.

[sblock=OOC]So, initiative. EVERYONE rolled at least an 18. How crazy is that?

Status & Initiative
Kushnak (23): fly
Erdolliel (slower 23): fly
Nethezar (slowest 23):
1 (slowest-er 23):
2 (22):
3 (21):[/sblock]

 

[TiCaudata]

Erdolliel moves in to attack. [sblock=oc]move so that either:

1) she is flanking #1 with Kushnak and attack #1 +9 1d8+3 +4d6 sneak attack since he's flat footed (I think at least)

2) (if Kushnak successfully grapples #1) she is 5' up and 5' NW of #3 attack #3 +9 1d8+3 +4d6 sneak attack since he's flat footed (I think at least)[/sblock]

 

[o3caudata]

Kushnak fly to the level of the foes and attempts to grapple with them.

[sblock=oc] I'm sorry if this is confusing.

Try to get next to #1 with a 5' step. (if i can't then assume just a single grapple attempt against him)

I'm not sure this works. But if i can, i'll grapple 1, move into his square and then grapple 2 as well. (rules aren't really clear i don't think, but i'm certainly ok with a VBH thing) in the event that i can't try grappling #2 as well, but still have an available attack, i'd like to instead use the crossbow for #1 against him. unless my original grapple failed against 1... then i'll just try again...

Grapple #1 +13 (+9 for the crossbow)

(i'm totally planning on dragging him off the edge of the 'cliff' and dropping them next turn. fyi)

I've decided i remember that if you can't move into a person's square when you start a grapple, the grapple fails. and since i have no movement if i'm grappling #1, i can't grapple #2 as well... not sure if that's actually the case or not though... just didn't want to drag out a rules discussion.

[/sblock]

 

[Dichotomy]

Kushnak flies up to the closest drow and grabs onto it. While the drow manages to hold off the half-orc for a moment, Kushnak quickly overpowers it.

Erdolliel flies up to another drow. She tries to stab the drow, but her aim is off.

Nethezar utters a prayer giving the trio the edge over their foes.

The first drow tries to break free from Kushnak's grasp, but the half-orc is simply too strong.

The second drow summons innate power and covers the area in "shadowy illumination."

The final drow drops its hand crossbow, draws a rapier, and tries to stab Erdolliel. But its aim is just as off as Erdolliel's.

[sblock=OOC]Kushnak: "steps"; touch attack 7+ hit; opposed grapple checks 9+ v 20+, fail; tries again (so... i don't remember whether K needs to make another touch attack... he got a 15+, in any case); opposed grapple checks 18+ v 18+, success; 7 damage
Erdolliel: moves; attacks 3, 2+ miss
Nethezar: prayer
1: attempts to escape, 12+ v 10+, fails to escape
2: darkness spell-like ability
3: drops x-bow; draws rapier; attacks E, 2+ miss

Status & Initiative
Kushnak: fly
Erdolliel: fly
Nethezar:
1: 7 nonlethal
2:
3: [/sblock]