Midnight: A Lost Faith's Shadow. Book 1, The Awakening. Ch. 5, The Darkening Wood

[Toric_Arthendain]

"If the girl lives you deserve merely death but if she is dead, you deserve damnation," Valurel growls at the Erunsil female before firing another arrow at her.

OOC:
+4 to hit with Icewood instead of +8 because of firing into combat without Precise Shot
Will use Hunter's Strike class ability for double damage if the attack hits which should be rolled as 2d8+16 and not 1d8+8 doubled. If the attack roll happens to be a confirmed critical hit, the damage would be 3d8+24. (If attack misses, he will not use the ability as it doesn't have to be declared as being used until after the attack roll is made)

AC: 15 (16 vs. the elf who hit him with an arrow, dodge feat bonus applied)

 

[Bobitron]

Her eyes sharp with cold resolve, Kaela steps forward to end the battle. Her words of magic are stopped short as Cerendil's magic slams into her with piercing power, nearly bringing the young woman to her knees from the pain. It takes a long moment to reform her thoughts into the structured and orderly line that would call Aryth's mystical energy to her.

Taking a deep breath, she is about to respond to the elf's firepower with her own when she sees Fallax casting on Herger. Bounding forward to her friend, she attempts to strike down the traitorous scholar before he can do any more harm. Then she turns her attention on the dangerous Caransil!

ooc: Action 1 is Magic Missle at Fallax, dealing 3d4+3 damage, an move to get in best position for Fireball. Next round I'll try to do Fireball if the area allows for it without hitting my friends and I can hit at elast two baddies including Cerendil. If not, I'll stick with Magic Missle on Cerendil. Edit: Fireball is 5d6 damage, DC17 save. If Fallax drops, she'll shoot at the spellcaster instead.

 

[maddmic]

Herger watches as the old man tumbles away under the strength of his forceful attack. He knew Ibor would be there to defend the old man and perhaps posed the greater threat, but the giants disdain for the weaver of magic won over. It was then that he felt the pain in his back. That would've gained attention of most, but Herger had one thought on his mind. Then the old man began to beg.

The giant hesitated for one split second and then realized his mistake. With a wave of his feeble hand, Herger felt the as he had that fateful day. The day in which he failed his promise to protect the girl. That same day in which he let his friends down. As his limbs became like lead and the coldness started to set in, it was almost as if time itself was slowing down. He mind raced as he began to panic. Then he remembered his dream. The hopelessness he felt as he watched the girl being taken. The sorrow he felt for letting his companions down. So long ago was that dream, yet the feeling was just as strong. That was in Baden's Bluff though. That was not here. He fought off the desire to give in to the old mans wicked ways. His mind began to focus on the task at hand. His eyes looked up from the ground that they had began staring at absentmindedly. He stared at Fallax with a hardened gaze.

OOC:
Will save: 1d20+4 = 24! http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1291606
Finally!

With great resolve, he felt the weight attacking his mind and body break fade away. Still gazing at the old man, a smile crept across his face in that split second as things began to return to their normal pace. With a determined and yet sinister smile, he furrowed his brow, stared right into Fallaxs eyes and confidently spoke. "Not today old man. You will never have mercy from me." With that he brought his axe around again to crash into the kneeling and fading man.

OOC:
I'm guessing that he's really not been knocked back? Assuming that Fallax is still within range, Herger swings again! If he has to move and provoke an AoO, then I suppose the giant will do that.

Power Attack Greataxe +10 (3d6 + 13, x3) (+5 BAB, +5 St, +1 WF, +1 Dorn melee 2handed, -2 power attack, +2 dmg (weapon specialization), +7 damage (strength, x1.5 for 2-handed weapon), +4 damage (+2 from power attack x2 for 2-handed weapon))

 

[Krug]

Starhl continues his onslaught, swinging his sword again. He barely notices the wound the elf woman has inflicted.

To hit: +11 Damage: 2d6+7 19-20/x2

 

[Thornir Alekeg]

Lodric lunges forward - for a moment his target seems to move in slow motion. It is simple for Lodric to anticipate exactly where to strike as he unleashes a haymaker into Ibor's face.

ooc: Unarmed Strike +28 (with True Strike) 1d6+3 (ignore 3 points of DR in case it is applicable), using Stunning Fist (Fortitude save DC 14. A failed save = stunned for one round: drops all held items, can take no actions, -2 to AC, plus loss of Dex modifier to AC.).

 

[Bihlbo]

Seeing Kaela sprayed with bolts of uncanny energies, Mardo readies his weapon to stop short the sorcerer if he tries that again.

OOC: Mardo readies: shoot Cerendil with a sling if it looks like he's starting to cast another spell. First Mardo gets within range if that is required.
If he shoots Cerendil, he's going to try to hide again. According to the rules it's a -20, though with what I'm guessing is full cover from the rubble, he's going to hide behind that again and then do his best to move away unseen to a more unexpected location (preferably closer to an enemy).

 

[Hrothgar]

The Erunsil twists and moves wildly with Starhl and the Wolf so near. Loosing his arrow, Valurel curses as the Snow Elf twists with some innate luck and his arrow shatters on the stony ground.
OOC: Valurel misses with his bow.

Starhl’s sword swings with incredible force as it impacts the Erunsil, blood spattering across her lily white skin and silver hair. With a cry, ignoring the Wolf on her back, she sinks both of her blades in Starhl’s chest, washing the big Northman in his own blood.
OOC: Starhl hit the Erunsil for some good damage, but the Wolf missed this round. The Erunsil inflicts 14 points of damage to Starhl.

Striding through the combatants, Lodric swings at Ibor and connects with devastating force. Ibor staggers, spits blood, and swings at Lodric with venomous intent, his heavy sword slicing into the Erenlander.
OOC: Ibor made his save but took damage from Lodric's punch, and hit Lodric for 11 points of damage.

Fallax cries out in pain as Kaela's arcane bolts slam into his side, his concentration on Herger momentarily broken. Herger's moment of fear turns into one of triumph. The confidence in Fallax's eyes turn to horror as the Giant strides forward. Cowering beneath Herger, Fallax screams a high-pitch scream as Herger's axe descends. Blood splatters the small altar in the ancient ruins, the crimson ruin contrasting with the greenish luminescence. Herger's vandetta is ended. Fallax, the traitor, is dead.
OOC: Well, I thought Fallax might last longer, but he was no match for Kaela's magic missiles and Herger's axe!

Stepping back, Kaela spies an angle for her arcane energies that would avoid her comrades. With a push of her hand, she sends a small fiery bolt past the combatants that explodes in a fiery conflagration. The Caransil archer and Cerendil dive for cover as the flames engulf them. Smoking, both Elves raise up from the ground. The Caransil sends two arrows toward Kaela. Both hit, sending Kaela reeling. Cerendil allows seeks to respond, his hands moving in in spellcasting. Under the cover of darkness, Mardo's bullet whizzes by the Elven channeler's head, narrowly missing his skull. In the dim light, the Elf does not even notice. Turning, the Elven channeler sends another bolt of flame, this time engulfing Ibor, Herger, and the dead Fallax.
OOC: Kaela hit the two Elves with fireball (nice!). The Caransil hit Kaela for 14 points of damage. Cerendil hit Ibor and Herger with a fireball. I need a reflex save for Herger. Damage is 28 on a failed save, 14 on a successful save. Mardo missed with his bullet.

OOC: Next round! I need actions, attack bonuses, feats, etc.

 

[maddmic]

Hergers moment of triumph is cut drastically short as he is engulfed by flame.

OOC:
save: 1d20+3 = 15 http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1300566 heh, uh oh

if he saves, he's at 23/48 hp
if not, he's at 9/48 hp

IC:
Trying to shake off the effects of the blast, he turns and sees the battle unfolding before him. He realizes that the caster might be the biggest threat to the group, yet Ibor poses the more immediate threat. Maneuvering to place himself opposite of Lodric, Herger swings at the Erenlander. He shouts to the others. "Put down your weapons, your treacherous leader is dead and he is exposed for wishing to bring his evil ways upon you!"

OOC:
If Ibor somehow goes down due to the fireball or Lodrics next attack, then Herger will turn to the spell caster and charge with power attack.

(attacking Ibor)
Flanking Power Attack Greataxe +10 (3d6 + 17, x3) (+5 BAB, +5 St, +1 WF, +1 Dorn melee 2handed, +2 flanking, -4 power attack, +2 dmg (weapon specialization), +7 damage (strength, x1.5 for 2-handed weapon), +8 damage (+4 from power attack x2 for 2-handed weapon))

(if he has to attack one of the elves)
Charging Power Attack Greataxe +10 (3d6 + 17, x3) (+5 BAB, +5 St, +1 WF, +1 Dorn melee 2handed, +2 flanking, -4 power attack, +2 dmg (weapon specialization), +7 damage (strength, x1.5 for 2-handed weapon), +8 damage (+4 from power attack x2 for 2-handed weapon))

 

[Krug]

Wounded, Starhl continues his onslaught. He goes into a wild rage and his sword swings even greater than before.

Rage: To hit: +13 Damage: 2d6+10 19-20/x2. He moves in a position to flank if possible, with the wolf if no one else.

 

[Bobitron]

"Cerendil! I know not what poisoned words the traitor Fallax dripped into your ear, but know that your actions are misled and treacherous! Stand down now or share the scholar's fate!"

Kaela's eyes are fierce as she stands tall despite her painful wounds. Her slender fingers are stretched out toward the channeler, ready to spit arcane death.

ooc: Giving the elves a cance to stand down, but if they do anything else threatening she'll cast Magic Missle again, focusing on Cerendil for 3d4+3 damage.