COMBAT, ROUND THREE
-INITIATIVE TRACK-
Avardis: 21
Dirk: 19
G'Sharn: 18
THUGS: 16
Asad: 15
Isphet: 12
Droban: 11
BEGGAR, NPCs, ETC: 6
SITUATION
The blind beggar is surrounded by 2 sword-wielding thugs, 10ft north of the merchant T'Shara's cart. Avardis, Dirk, and Asad are in melee with Swordsman 1. Droban is in melee with Swordsman 2. G'Sharn is 10ft south of the fight, lining up a charge on Swordsman 2. Isphet is parallel with G'Sharn, 10ft south of the fight, next to the merchant's cart.
ACTIONS
Avardis puts up his fists and says,
"Very well, fool, if that's how you want it. I'll beat you like the dog you are." He feints a jab at his foe while ducking his blows.
[sblock=21-Avardis]I'm not sure Avardis can use total defense since he doesn't threaten anyone (he's unarmed and nonproficient in unarmed strike), but I'll allow it since I can't find anything saying you can't do it.[/sblock]
Dirk curses loudly as the thug's blade cuts deep into his forehead. He swings his sword at the assailant!
Blood running into his eyes throws off Dirk's attack, as the swordsman easily parries the attempt.
[sblock=19-Dirk]You already had your sword drawn
1. Melee Attack (Falchion):
falchion (1d20+2=11) - MISS![/sblock]
With a yowling scream, G'Sharn leaps at his foe with his teeth and claws flashing....
The sandcat pounces at the second swordsman and, with teeth gnashing, draws blood.
[sblock=18-G'Sharn]
1. Melee Attack (Natural Weapon) + Charge:
bite attack (1d20+6=24) - HITS!
2. Damage Roll:
1d4+3=5[/sblock]
"More grist for the Lord of the Desert," the two remaining thugs snarl. The first thug swings his weapon at Asad, who knocked out his ally. The second thug, busy with the sandcat G'Sharn, takes a wild swing at the druid. Neither swordsman strikes.
[sblock=16-THUGS]
1. Swordsman 1 - Melee Attack (Shortsword): 9 - MISSES!
2. Swordsman 2 - Melee Attack (Shortsword): 13 - MISSES![/sblock]
With a grim smile the only acknowledgement of his devastating kick, Asad moves quickly to try to take down another swordsman, this time leading with a sharp punch to his opponents ribs. Even as he attacks, he keeps a careful eye on one of the others to keep from being surprised.
Asad swings around to reposition to face the swordsman, who, steps away from Avardis, and coincidentally, away from Asad's attack.
[sblock=15-Asad]
1. Melee Attack (Unarmed Strike):
unarmed (1d20+2=5) - MISSES![/sblock]
Isphet, confused at these strangers aiding Avardis in the fight, stands bemused.
"Droban, wait!" The moneylender runs to catch his dwarven ally. Swinging his weapon wildly at the thug, Isphet hopes to distract the thug long enough for Droban to finish the wounded swordsman.
[sblock=12-Isphet]Isphet takes a move action to join Droban. He attempts to harry Swordsman 2.
1. Harry - Melee Attack vs. AC 10 (Shortsword):
harry (1d20+1=7) - FAILS![/sblock]
Droban calls out in a matter-of-fact tone,
"Fanatics! There's no reasoning with the likes of these. Let's put them down and let this so-called 'Lord of the Desert' sort them out!" The dwarven warrior brings the blade of
Marakul to bear on the nearest thug, offering no quarter.
The dwarf's mighty weapon swings wide, striking only the space between the two swordsmen.
[sblock=11-Droban]
1. Melee Attack (Dwarven Waraxe):
dw waraxe (1d20+5=7) - MISSES![/sblock]
The blind beggar moves next to the injured Dirk, chanting to himself as he steps carefully around the combatants.
"Arden's blessing upon you," the beggar says as he touches Dirk, completely healing Dirk's wounds.
[sblock=6-NPCs]The beggar takes a 5ft step away from Swordsman 2 and casts a spell.
1. Avardis - Spellcraft Check (identify spell being cast):
1d20+6=9 - FAILS!
2. Melee Touch Attack (spell): 16 - SUCCESS!
3. Magical Healing: Dirk heals 6 HP.
[/sblock]
[sblock=HP STATUS]
Avardis = 9/9
Dirk = 10/10
G'Sharn = 10/10
Asad = 9/9
Isphet = 6/6
Droban = 13/13[/sblock]
Now I'll do Total Defense. I'm trying to keep his attention on me while Asad pummles him unconscious. If possible I'll use a Bluff check (+3) to convince him I'm really attacking.
