[IC] The Trouble at Durbenford
- Thread starter michael_noah
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Noting that, unlike the usual case, the entire party happens to currently be close enough together, the bard quickly starts singing while casting haste instead of leading off with his bardic song.
Edit: The bard then moves directly away from the flying creature as far as he can.
Edit: The bard then moves directly away from the flying creature as far as he can.
Bloodcookie
Explorer
Ruathen does a double-take as the ledge behind him becomes a gaping void. Quckly considering his options, he makes his gambit and casts blindness at the beast hurtling toward them, reasoning that an airborne creature that cannot navigate is as good as dead.
He then dashes forward, placing his back against the cliff face adjacent to the doors, and drawing his sword.
He then dashes forward, placing his back against the cliff face adjacent to the doors, and drawing his sword.
Jasper holds his palm out at the bird thing. He then moves to 5' east of Gil[sblock=OC]Searing Light, ranged touch attack (I assume that this is not affected by the -2, but am not actually sure) +6 +1 (from Haste), 3d8 points of damage (+3d6 if it is undead or +3d8 if it is a vampirish sort of undead 
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Vigwyn the Unruly
First Post
Padraig, Male Human Veteran (Fighter)
"Holy...!" cries Padraig in reaction to the exploding ice and rock as the garrish, gigantic creature barrels past. He then joins Ruathen in moving next to the cliff face, and draws his sword to strike at the beast if it flies back in.
[sblock=OOC]Move action to move and draw sword.
Ready standard action to make melee attack against creature if it comes within range.
Without bonuses/penalties: +1 Adamantine Frost Greatsword, +14/+9, 2d6+9 +1d6 cold, 17-20/x2.[/sblock]
"Holy...!" cries Padraig in reaction to the exploding ice and rock as the garrish, gigantic creature barrels past. He then joins Ruathen in moving next to the cliff face, and draws his sword to strike at the beast if it flies back in.
[sblock=OOC]Move action to move and draw sword.
Ready standard action to make melee attack against creature if it comes within range.
Without bonuses/penalties: +1 Adamantine Frost Greatsword, +14/+9, 2d6+9 +1d6 cold, 17-20/x2.[/sblock]
michael_noah
First Post
The party quickly takes up a defensive position. Ruathen intones a spell, but it has no effect on the hulking bird-like beast. Konstantine does the same, to great effect among his companions. Gil continues his struggle with the lock on the door while Padraig prepares his sword.
Jasper sends a beam of light at the monster, scorching it's wing. Zagnak begins chanting, calling on the forces of nature to aid him.
As the beast descends, Padraig waits to swing, but never has a chance, as the thing snatches him up before he can reach it with his sword. Trapped in it's monstrous beak, he is carried, dangling above the heads of his companions.
[sblock=ooc]Winds at this level will impose a -2 on ranged attacks. the areas around the ledge are navagable, but only by climb checks, etc. The doors are marked as red on the map, and the exploded portion of the ledge in blue. The thing is about 40 feet up. The cliff face in front of you is almost completely vertical.
Thing Fort save: 12+?, saves.
Konstantine hastes everyone.
Gil Open locks: 29 (so close... make sure you include the tools bonus on your sheet so i don't forget it in the future)
Padraig readies.
Jaspar Ranged Touch: 17+ hits. 17 damage.
Zagnak casting call lightning
Thing attacks Padraig: 18+? hits. 11 damage. Starts Grapple: 40 - Padraig can't win.
Moves down 30 (15 move), forward 45. Now 15' above the ground.
Status and Init:
R: 21 - Haste
K: 14 - Haste [8]
G: 10 - Haste
P: 7, 11hp - Haste, grappled.
J: 4 - Haste
Z: 3 - Haste, Endure Elements
X: 26, 17hp[/sblock]
Jasper sends a beam of light at the monster, scorching it's wing. Zagnak begins chanting, calling on the forces of nature to aid him.
As the beast descends, Padraig waits to swing, but never has a chance, as the thing snatches him up before he can reach it with his sword. Trapped in it's monstrous beak, he is carried, dangling above the heads of his companions.
[sblock=ooc]Winds at this level will impose a -2 on ranged attacks. the areas around the ledge are navagable, but only by climb checks, etc. The doors are marked as red on the map, and the exploded portion of the ledge in blue. The thing is about 40 feet up. The cliff face in front of you is almost completely vertical.
Thing Fort save: 12+?, saves.
Konstantine hastes everyone.
Gil Open locks: 29 (so close... make sure you include the tools bonus on your sheet so i don't forget it in the future)
Padraig readies.
Jaspar Ranged Touch: 17+ hits. 17 damage.
Zagnak casting call lightning
Thing attacks Padraig: 18+? hits. 11 damage. Starts Grapple: 40 - Padraig can't win.
Moves down 30 (15 move), forward 45. Now 15' above the ground.
Status and Init:
R: 21 - Haste
K: 14 - Haste [8]
G: 10 - Haste
P: 7, 11hp - Haste, grappled.
J: 4 - Haste
Z: 3 - Haste, Endure Elements
X: 26, 17hp[/sblock]
Bloodcookie
Explorer
Not wanting to kill the thing, only to have Padraig plummet to his death, Ruathen waits for the creature to wheel back over the ledge, at which point he'll cast magic missile at it.
"Padraig'll float! Kill it fast!" Konstantine shouts. The bard casts an amazingly fast spell and then begins a morale-boosting heroic chant.
[sblock=OOC]I'm not certain about Feather Fall on Padraig. It says target is "free-falling" creature, but could not the spell be cast now and just not do anything unless he falls (presumably the duration would still be ticking, but we can kill it fast right?); duration 8 rounds
Inspire Courage
Move action to retrieve scroll of fly
If feather fall is not okay, I'll just wait. I can cast it as a free action even when not my turn. So, if he falls, I'll try to catch him with it. Otherwise I'll just wait until i can make myself fly close enough to ensure the spell works.[/sblock]
[sblock=OOC]I'm not certain about Feather Fall on Padraig. It says target is "free-falling" creature, but could not the spell be cast now and just not do anything unless he falls (presumably the duration would still be ticking, but we can kill it fast right?); duration 8 rounds
Inspire Courage
Move action to retrieve scroll of fly
If feather fall is not okay, I'll just wait. I can cast it as a free action even when not my turn. So, if he falls, I'll try to catch him with it. Otherwise I'll just wait until i can make myself fly close enough to ensure the spell works.[/sblock]
Vigwyn the Unruly
First Post
Padraig, Male Human Fighter
Padraig feels a rush of panic as the beast scoops him off the ledge! Fighting through his fear, he fumbles to draw his light mace, using his other hand to keep a death grip on his precious sword.
Once the mace is in his hand, he swings it wildly at the beast, bashing it about the head and beak, cursing like mad the entire time.
[sblock=OOC]Move action to draw light mace.
Standard action to attack with light mace.
Before bonuses/penalties: Light Mace +12, 1d6+4, 20/x2.[/sblock]
Padraig feels a rush of panic as the beast scoops him off the ledge! Fighting through his fear, he fumbles to draw his light mace, using his other hand to keep a death grip on his precious sword.
Once the mace is in his hand, he swings it wildly at the beast, bashing it about the head and beak, cursing like mad the entire time.
[sblock=OOC]Move action to draw light mace.
Standard action to attack with light mace.
Before bonuses/penalties: Light Mace +12, 1d6+4, 20/x2.[/sblock]
