IC - Mad King's Monkey

[Axel]

Bayar

Bayar felt the familiar feelings of anger mixed with excitement and adrenaline as he hurtled after the creature. Jan's shot went wide, probably caused by the small mountain of spray thrown up as the warrior ploughed through the water in pursuit. "There be no point running!" he shouted, "You already be dead. Why die tired?"

[sblock=ooc]
Strength check, DC10.

2d10+3=19 (nuts...)

Should be a full move and nothing but a full move. Not sure if Bayar is slowed by medium armour or is still affected by Henri's spell. Not greatly important - our ranged power should be enough...
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[Fangor the Fierce]

Eban spots the fleeing Gnoll and gives chase. He stumbles down the hillside to try and catch up to the enemy, thinking that perhaps he can delay the gnoll from getting too far of a head start. He easily darts down the rubble and makes it safely to the bottom, making sure that the Gnoll has not escaped his vision.
1d20+1=17

As Eban realizes that the gnoll is still within 'reach', he points at the backside of the gnoll, intending to bring it down from afar.... His armored coat sleeve seems to come alive again, reaching out on its own and striking the gnoll in the back of his leg. Unfortunately, the sleeve of his armored coat seems to have been damaged and unravels. Looks like a little mending will be required after this chase... (Rolled a 1... figures...)

1d20+3=4

 

[Scott DeWar]

Invisible castle is up!?

 

[Electric Wizard]

Sukri nocks another arrow. The gnoll's matted fur flashes into view and he shoots. A cry rings out. The arrow's shaft and fletching hang from the creature's bloody side. He stifles a cheer. Maybe this misadventure was finally ending.

His surprising success with the bow inspires him to abandon his plan to charge after Bayar and engage in a messy melee. Instead, he moves parallel to where he expects the gnoll to flee, hoping to land another arrow if possible.

1d20+5=19, 1d6+1=5

2d10+3=13

 

[doghead]

Day 3, in the Forest, chasing the gnoll

Round 4 - The Outcome.

Bayar surges through the water yelling (unheeded) advice at the gnoll. His mighty effort, however, is rewarded with a gain on the gnoll.

Jan dances around the edge of the stream. Once he is on solid ground again, he draws and shoots and misses.

Eban spots the fleeing Gnoll and gives chase. He stumbles down the hillside to try and catch up to the enemy, thinking that perhaps he can delay the gnoll from getting too far of a head start. He easily darts down the rubble and makes it safely to the bottom, making sure that the Gnoll has not escaped his vision. [1] Eban flicks out the sleeve of his coat, but fails to hit the fleeing gnoll.

Sukri nocks another arrow. The gnoll's matted fur flashes into view and he shoots. A cry rings out. The arrow's shaft and fletching hang from the creature's bloody side. He stifles a cheer as he sets off after the gnoll, working towards keeping it in range of his bow.

Libros scrambles around the water and heads after the gnoll. He tries to shape the spell as he moves, but at the last moment it slips from his grasp and fizzles. Frustrated, he throws himself after the gnoll, making up some ground.

The gnoll follows the stream for a while before turning right and scrambling up a rocky slope.

[sblock=OOC]
[1] I did think about using Perception checks to keep the gnoll in view as the range opened. Maybe next time.

CONDITION SUMMARY:
* Inspire Courage, +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 morale bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls. Rounds 2-4.
* All characters are running (Seed x 4/2 difficult terrain)
* Gnoll: Wounds 8.


........Initial.........................Final
......Separation..Gnoll Mv...PC Mv.....Separation
Bayar..(20 feet + 60 feet - 60 feet) = 20 feet
Jan....(25 feet + 60 feet - 30 feet) = 55 feet
Libros.(25 feet + 60 feet - 35 feet) = 20 feet
Eban...(30 feet + 60 feet - 65 feet) = 25 feet
Sukri..(30 feet + 60 feet - 30 feet) = 60 feet

COMBAT
* Sukri vs Gnoll 19 (hit). Damage 5.[/sblock]

Round 5 - Preparation

The challenge:

1. A Climb DC 10 to scramble up the rocky slope. Alternatively,
2. A Perception DC 15 to notice an easier route up.

Only one check is made.

 

[Scott DeWar]

OOC: two things: 1. skill challenge - climb with a dc 10 With climb, you can take a 10 2. never mind, brain burp.

Round 4:

Standard: Jan slides to a stop, takes aim, shoots.

1d20+4=7, 1d6+1=7

the arrow goes 10 feet and hits a bird in mid-flight that was swooping down at that moment.

cursing, he stows his bow and starts climbing [take 10 for 11]

 

[Fangor the Fierce]

Eban spots the ridge and tries to spot an easier way to traverse it and still catch up to the gnoll. He easily spots a route that might gain him a slight advantage on the gnoll, pointing it out to the others who have not already tried to simply go straight after the gnoll. He then moves deftly, watching his step and picking the ones he deems most secure.

"Follow me!" he calls, hoping the others might heed his warning.

OOC - Hoping to grant +2 Perception to the others that go after him, should they want to attempt to climb along with him. 1d20+6=24

 

[Electric Wizard]

The gnoll's decision to flee upward surprises Sukri. He takes a few steps forward and raises his bow. The gnoll's exposed back is an easy target and the arrow slams into it.

1d20+5=21, 1d6+1=6

 

[Axel]

Bayar

As the Gnoll launched itself up the slope, Bayar swore. Again. I not be following him that way...he has hands free. Turning his head left, then right, then up the slope Bayar sought an easier way, fully expecting it to be a longer route.

Eban had been a step ahead of him though, working his way up a goat track that should cut in front of the fleeing animal. "Eban, watch he not climb away from you!" he shouted up, as he began the ascent. Idiot...he not be hearing you...

[sblock=ooc]
Taking the Perception route (+1), burning a point of Wis to get a further +5

2d10+6=22
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[doghead]

Day 3, In the Forest, Somewhere.

Round 5 - Conclusion

Jan slides to a stop, takes aim, shoots. He takes down a bird, but the gnoll escapes unharmed. The bard continues the chase.

Eban spots the ridge and tries to spot an easier way to traverse it and still catch up to the gnoll. He easily spots a route that might gain him a slight advantage on the gnoll, pointing it out to the others who have not already tried to simply go straight after the gnoll. He then moves deftly, watching his step and picking the ones he deems most secure.

"Follow me!" he calls, hoping the others might heed his warning.

Sukri takes a few steps forward and raises his bow. The gnoll's exposed back is an easy target and the arrow slams into it. Satisfied, Sukri pushes forwards.

As the Gnoll launched itself up the slope, Bayar swore. Turning his head left, then right, then up the slope Bayar sought an easier way, fully expecting it to be a longer route. Eban had been a step ahead of him though, working his way up a goat track that should cut in front of the fleeing animal. "Eban, watch he not climb away from you!" he shouted up, as he began the ascent.

As Eban and Bayar crest the slope they spot the gnoll. He is barely 15 yards ahead, and sprawled headlong in the grass. His fur is matted with blood and sweat. Several arrows protrude from his body.

Moments later, Libros appears at the top of the slope to join Eban and Bayar.

[sblock=OOC]CONDITION SUMMARY:
* Inspire Courage, +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 morale bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls. Rounds 2-4.
* All characters are running (Speed x 4/2 difficult terrain)
* Gnoll: Dying.

........Initial.........................Final
......Separation..Gnoll Mv...PC Mv.....Separation
Bayar..(20 feet + 60 feet - 65 feet) = 15 feet
Jan....(55 feet + 60 feet - 30 feet) = 85 feet
Libros.(20 feet + 60 feet - 30 feet) = 20 feet
Eban...(25 feet + 60 feet - 65 feet) = 20 feet
Sukri..(60 feet + 60 feet - 30 feet) = 90 feet

COMBAT
* Sukri vs Gnoll 21 (hit). Damage 6.[/sblock]