[IC1] Pool of Radiance

[Thanee]

Elmus joins Kylest and the two of them sneak a little closer, keeping a low profile, while Selvaggio concentrates on the noises. Together they can discern, that there is a group of three orcs, most likely they are supposed to stand guard here, watching for intruders... like the m... but, apparantly, they have found a more worthwhile distraction in the form of a young human male, who is lying on the ground between them and must suffer through their kicks and other maltreatment, which also seems to be the source of the orc's laughter. He doesn't look too well. One of the orcs is showing some wounds as well, most likely from the dagger, that is lying a few feet to the side, but they don't seem to bother him much. The orcs themselves are dressed in simple studded leather armors and carry battleaxes and shields, as well as a pair of javelins each. They also have identical-looking leather necklaces, probably some kind of identification mark.

One could get as close as fifteen feet without arising too much attention, given, that the orcs do not listen any noises made, that is.

 

[Mista Collins]

Making out the whimpers of a male human and the sounds of a beating, Selvaggio looks to the others and whispers. "We need to act fast."

 

[Voadam]

Kordunn waits for a signal from the scouts, ready to rush in to rescue the tormented.

 

[Scotley]

Eldwyn

Eldwyn dismounts and redies his sling. "We need to take them quickly and quietly." He begins slipping forward to short range.

 

[Thanee]

Carefully, the adventurers sneak into a position from where they can ambush the orcs, hoping that they are not coming too late to save the poor victim of these monsters.

Kylest, who is the closest to the foes, signals the attack.

 

[Thanee]

1348 DR, Day 10 of Mirtul (spring) - morning

Battle Map - Round 0

[smallcaps]Combat Declarations[/smallcaps]

 

[Thanee]

Surprise Round

Battle Map - Round 0-S

"Get 'em!"

Elmus (Oog) is the first to react as Kylests sounds the attack. The 'halfling' steps around the corner he was hiding behind and aims one of his deadly blasts of eldritch energy against the first orc he can see. The attack sends the big brute staggering, hitting him with full force in a vital area.

Rover slowly moves towards his master, following the last command he gave him shortly before the attack.

Aylor springs into action and moves as close to the orcs as possible without over extending herself. All the while taunting the ugly brutes, "Hey Elf lovers! Your mothers slept goats!!"

Drawing an arrow from his quiver, Selvaggio knocks it as he takes a few quick steps to his left and fires it at the orc farthest from him. The missile is deflected by the creature's armor, however.

Kylest steps out from behind the wall and attempts to draw the orcs away from their intended target.

Intrepido stays with Selvaggio at his heels and waits for further commands.

With the magic longsword liberated from Sokol Keep firmly in his grasp, Kordunn also steps out of his hiding place and moves towards the foes.

Dirtan, the gnome, also closes some distance, but stays behind most of the adventurers for now.

Eldwyn also strides forward and uses his replacement sling to attack the closest orc. Despite some difficulties with his advancing companions, he manages to hit the orc, that is still suffering from Elmus' blast, and further wounds him with his sling bullet.


Status:

Aylor - unscathed
Eldwyn - unscathed
Rover - unscathed
Kordunn - unscathed, Mage Armor
Kylest - unscathed, Total Defense
Oog/Elmus - unscathed
Selvaggio - unscathed
Intrepido - unscathed
Dirtan - unscathed
Victim - severely wounded, fatigued, prone
Orc I - lightly wounded
Orc II - unscathed
Orc III - severely wounded, fatigued

[smallcaps]Combat Declarations[/smallcaps]

 

[Thanee]

Round 1

Battle Map - Round 1

Oog casts another bolt at the first orc, shouting: "Die you ugly thing!" And so he does. Hit once more with the full force of the eldritch energy, the orc guard collapses and falls to the ground.

The human victim seizes the opportunity with the momentary distraction of his punishers and jumps to his feat, dashing past the closest orc and away from the brute.

Aylor steps right up to the closest orc and slams both her fists into its green flesh with a fierce doublehanded strike. All the while she continues to taunt the orc with small verbal jabs. "Didn't I kill your brother yesterday as he begged for mercy?" The attack hits home and wounds the orc, but it will take a few more to bring him down.

The orc looks down to the dwarven woman, his eyes narrowing to slits as he lets out a loud roar and slams his axe against her, or more precisely, against the stone floor next to her, as Aylor nimbly dodges the weakly aimed attack.

Selvaggio takes aim once more, this time his arrow strikes true and sinks deep into the orc's shoulder.

With undwarfly speed and grace, Kylest darts forward into the fray, his sword raised high in a very dwarfly display of orc-related violence. Since the first orc is already down, thanks to Elmus' magical bolts mostly, and the second one has Aylor against him, Kylest goes for the third one, that Selvaggio just managed to hit. His sword swings firmly and smashes right into the chest of the creature, causing a deep gash and heavy blood loss.

Intrepido follows Selvaggio and stands near him.

Kordunn joins Aylor in her attack against the orc, that was kicking the human. Not quite as fleet-footed as his two dwarven companions, he only manages to close the distance to his opponent, however.

The heavily wounded orc realizes the gravity of the situation and turns around to flee, avoiding the attacking dwarf while he withdraws away from him, probably hoping to outrun him. Little does he know, the fool.

Dirtan moves closer to the adventurers and then takes a look to the wide open left flank and along the alley opening there. He cannot spot any more imminent dangers for now, though.

Seeing the hit, Eldwyn mutters under his breath, "maybe this loaner sling isn't so bad." Dropping another bullet in the cup he sets it spinning and selects a target. Moving past Elmus and Selvaggio, the halfling takes aim for the fleeing orc, and sends the bullet after him. The attack hits the back of the orc's head and causes him much pain and forces the guard to slow down, now panting heavily from exhaustion.

Rover, who had waited for his master to move on, follows him.


Status:

Aylor - unscathed
Eldwyn - unscathed
Rover - unscathed
Kordunn - unscathed, Mage Armor
Kylest - unscathed
Oog/Elmus - unscathed
Selvaggio - unscathed
Intrepido - unscathed
Dirtan - unscathed
Victim - severely wounded, fatigued
Orc I - critically wounded, exhausted
Orc II - lightly wounded, Rage
Orc III - dying

[smallcaps]Combat Declarations[/smallcaps]

 

[Thanee]

Round 2

Battle Map - Round 2

Sensing vicotry, Elmus (Oog) gives chase and sends another bolt, this time at the raging orc to aid his companions. "Fear my bolts!" he shouts, as the eldritch energy slams into the foe, producing a nasty wound.

The human, still intended to flee, obviously, steps towards the nearby door and opens it.

Aylor smiles devilishly as she watches the orc's swing hit nothing but solid earth. "Your about as deathly as pretty little pink fairy!" says Aylor as she takes advantage of the orc's reckless behavior, she furiously pounds her fists into the orc's explosed skin with great effect.

In his rage, the orc does not stop, however, and his axe already comes down again, this time with better aim. Aylor bites her teeth as the sharp steel bites into her shoulder, leaving a deep and bloody wound.

Selvaggio takes a few steps to the right so that Eldwyn isn't infront of his shot, the human then takes aim and hopes his arrow flies true and kills the fleeing orc. It does fly true and hits home, but doesn't quite kill the orc yet. He probably won't take another such hit anymore, however.

Kylest grimaces as the orc attempts to flee the battle. He cannot get away to call for reinforcements. As if the potential orcish horde was at his heels, the dwarven warrior sprints down the alleyway, his sword trailing behind to come to bear upon his foe once more. Cutting deep into the orc's back, the dwarf's powerful blow is enough to bring the orc down. This one won't go anywhere anymore.

Meanwhile, Kordunn tries his newly acquired sword against the raging orc warrior, while taking a step around him. The result is a deep cut on the foes arm and the realization, that he won't hold out much longer now.

"Steady Rover, you'll get your chance." Warming to his new sling Eldwyn moves forward and lets fly another bullet against the last remaining opponent. This difficult shot proves to be too much for his skill with the sling, however, and the bullet ricochets off the wall behind the combatants and lands somewhere in the alley near the fleeing human.

Dirtan stays where he is.


Status:

Aylor - moderately wounded
Eldwyn - unscathed
Rover - unscathed
Kordunn - unscathed, Mage Armor
Kylest - unscathed
Oog/Elmus - unscathed
Selvaggio - unscathed
Intrepido - unscathed
Dirtan - unscathed
Victim - severely wounded, fatigued
Orc II - critically wounded, exhausted, Rage
Orc I - dying
Orc III - dying

[smallcaps]Combat Declarations[/smallcaps]

 

[Thanee]

Round 3

Battle Map - Round 3

With another of his eldritch bolts, Elmus (Oog) drops the last opponent to the ground, while the human victim of the orcs dashes through the now open door and vanishes from sight.

Victory is yours!


Status:

Aylor - moderately wounded
Eldwyn - unscathed
Rover - unscathed
Kordunn - unscathed, Mage Armor
Kylest - unscathed
Oog/Elmus - unscathed
Selvaggio - unscathed
Intrepido - unscathed
Dirtan - unscathed
Victim - severely wounded, fatigued
Orc II - dying, Rage
Orc I, III - dying