Parallel Lines

[DEFCON 1]

As I assume this is considered a "swarm", I believe I get an AoO as they enter my square, correct? If so, I will roll that out too.

Current AC: 18 / Current HP: 16 / Rounds of Rage Remaining: 9

FIRST ROUND
((AoO [14] + 4 = 18 / Dam [2] + 3 = 5 slash))
((Atk [12] + 4 = 16 / Dam [6] + 3 = 9 slash))

Massif will also do a move action to go opposite of Systar in order to set up a "flank" if possible around the bird swarm.

As soon as Massif is knocked below 8 HP, he will Rage on his next turn.

 

[Sorren]

Seeing the elf in danger, Sorren surged forward, his blade at the ready. As he neared the birds, he crouched and slashed upward, into a mass of them, with his blade.

Attack: [10] + 3 = 13
Damage: [9] + 3 = 12

 

[Eluvan]

((You would indeed get an AoO, Defcon, except that they're not entering your square, they're entering Systar's, and he has no melee weapon with which to take it.))

Digger's crossbow bolt makes little impact on the flock, their impetus continuing unchecked as the bolt picks of one of their number. Sorren, however, is able to make a broad sweep through the flock as they rush to their goal, and has considerable success. The birds' progress is slowed, if not halted, and as the flock parts to try to avoid the swing they lose much fo their coordination. Dresda rushes across the deck and up the stairs to the stern, though is not able to reach Systar before the birds do. Celebren too makes his way to help the elf, and with an impressive acrobatic display manages to find a quicker route that puts him in position to ward off the birds with his torch. The birds' rapid descent is unchecked, however, and they fall upon Systar as a mass, their razor sharp beaks and claws leaving bloody gashes as they set upon him ferociously. Massif is able to angle an axe swing so as to catch a large number of them without hitting Systar, with impressive effect. Though not a great number of the birds have been killed, Massif's axe swing obviously disrputed the flock considerably and they almost disperse for a second before diving back together to attack Systar with renewed vigour.

((Systar, you take 2 damage at the end of the round. Also, give me a fort save please. You can post your actions for the next round now))

 

[Badger]

Digger watched as the birds swooped down on Systar and saw bright vermillion streaks appear in numerous places on the warm blood's body.

What beautiful efficiency...no wasted motions and every action designed to produce a maximum effect...simple, efficient, and beautiful...

Reaching to the quiver of bolts at his side, Digger wondered how long they would want him to act as an archer for the group. While he felt there were other things he could do to help, the warm blood Massif had tasked him with his position, and if there was one thing Digger prided himself on, it was finishing an assignment.

As he loaded the bolt with a steady hand, Digger aimed once more into the mass and let his bolt fly.

Attack roll : 15

 

[ShaggySpellsword]

((Fort Save 0+8=8))

It is all Systar can do not to fall to his knees, surrounded, beattered by the swarm, swallowing debris carried by the fell flock.

Despite nearly wretching a number of times, Systar finds the energy to call out 'Our song shall be sung, and the tune of this verse is victory!' as he drops his bow and draw his scimitar in an anxious two-handed grip, seeing as his bow is clearly not going to cut it with the flock.

 

[Zweischneid]

Whirling around in a half-circle to stand back-to-back with Systar, Celebren brings the flaming torch around in a sweeping roundhouse blow, designed to singe the flitting flock, rather than swat the birds from the air.


If we'd only knew what these birds want. There seems to be no gain for them here and they move as directed by one single will.


((Attack d20(3)+2= 5... not gonna cut much with that))

 

[Eluvan]

((Sorry SS, you're gonna have to edit. Failed fort save means nauseated for one round; no actions other than a single move. Waiting on everyone else to post actions before I summarise the round.))

 

[DEFCON 1]

'By the gods, this is ridiculous! Anyone have a net?!? We could try to snag some of these stupid creatures! Wouldn't be a bad idea to capture at least one for examination at the very least!!!'

Massif tries to position himself such that he is flanking at least one other person (if flanking is actually possible). He then continues swinging his axe in a wide arc, while his large steel shield protects his eyes and face from the sharp beaks.

(If the flank is effective, he will put one point of gained 'to hit' into Power Attack, the other point will apply to his attack roll.)

With flank: ((Atk [14] + 4 + 1 = 19 / Dam [5] + 3 + 1 = 9 slash))
No flank: ((Atk [14] + 4 = 18 / Dam [5] + 3 = 8 slash))

Massif will continue with this style of attack until the birds are all dead or dispursed. So to save time, here is my next round's attack as well. Insert it into the queue and use it if/when necessary:

(If the flank is still effective, he will keep one point of gained 'to hit' into Power Attack, the other point will apply to his attack roll.)

With flank: ((Atk [12] + 4 + 1 = 17 / Dam [8] + 3 + 1 = 12 slash))
No flank: ((Atk [12] + 4 = 16 / Dam [8] + 3 = 11 slash))

 

[Sorren]

Sorren, satisfied with his previous attempt, calmly reversed his grip on his sword and spun in a complete circle to deliver a horizontal slash through the boiling mass of birds.

Hang on Systar. These creatures will be vanquished soon enough.

Attack: [11] + 3 = 14
Damage: [3] + 3 = 6

 

[Zweischneid]

'By the Sword of Dorn, those birds are more elusive than they look!' the young monk growls frustrated as he sweeps the blazing torch again in a wide, smoketrailing circle so unlike the quick stings and thrusts he was trained to fight with.

((Attack d20(6)+2= 8 .. again, I won't hit much I guess. How much damage does a torch do anyways?))