Phyrric Legacy - Shackled City IC Thread

The scholar's breath still coming raggedly, he curses his inability to affect the mindless rags. But the skulk... that was a different matter. Desperate to end this battle, Jon glares at the skulk and thrusts a mental attack his way.

OOC: Move towards Dowlee (and away from the back that is currently unguarded) and mind thrust, leaving 2 pp left for the day.
 

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Arak steps to the side slightly, forcing the skulk to divide its attention between himself and Flanaad.

"That will be the last blood you taste, scum. Pray it is water enough on your long walk into Hell!"

(Yes, flank time. Arak swings the sword at him once more.)
 


(OOC: I'll go ahead and NPC Dowlee for round 3, sticking with the present course...)

ROUND 3 (PARTIAL)

Liracor presses the attack against the hovering pile of rags, but again, his blade cannot find its mark.

Dowlee draws another arrow and takes aim at the skulk, and once more, Ehlonna guides her aim. The arrow plunges straight into the skulk's chest, and the creature is beginning to resemble a pin cushion. Somehow, it still stays upright, seemingly ignoring the wounds it has suffered. With a loud cry, Arak steps to the skulk's flank, and swings his greatsword at the enemy once more. This time, his sword strikes with a glancing blow that cuts through both the skulk's flesh, and the rags that enfold it.

What happens next is a surprise to everyone, as the rags which enrobed the wounded skulk swiftly unwind and release the gray-skinned creature. With a soft moan, the bloodied and arrow-ridden skulk collapses to the ground while the partially-torn mass of rags reorients itself to whip towards Arak. Thankfully, the paladin gets out of the way in time. Flannad recovers from his surprise and slashes at this second rag pile with his shortsword, scoring with a small cut.

The first rag mass, meanwhile, makes another lunge for Remen, but again, the barbarian ducks out of the way.

Jon, who had been readying a potent mind blast for the skulk, realizes now that the creature is no longer a threat. Concluding that his psionic powers are no use against these piles of rags, he reconsiders his course of action.

(OOC: Since the target of Jon's mind thrust is out of action, and there are no other likely targets, I thought I'd give stonegod a chance to offer a different action for the telepath.)

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STATUS UPDATE

Jon 2/8 hp, Liracor 5/10 hp, Remen 9/13 hp, Arak 8/12 hp.
Skulk -10 hp, dying; Raggamoffyn #2 -12 hp; Raggamoffyn #1 -7 hp.


COMBAT ROUND 3 SUMMARY (PARTIAL)
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1. Liracor attacks Raggamoffyn with longsword, misses.

2. Dowlee fires at skulk with longbow (-4 penalty for firing into melee), hits for 7 damage. (The big rolls for Dowlee just keep coming!)

3. Arak takes 5' step to flank skulk, attacks with greatsword, hits! (Roll of 20, crit not confirmed however). Damage dealt is 5 (Both d6 rolled a one! D'oh!)

4. Raggamoffyn #2 unwraps from the skulk, which falls dying. Rag#2 makes slam attack vs. Arak, misses.

5. Flannad makes attack vs. Raggamoffyn #2, hits with shortsword for only 1 damage. (Raggy not subject to sneak attack damage)

6. Raggamoffyn #1 makes slam attack vs. Remen, misses.

7. Jon...?

8. Remen
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Jon curses loudly, an usually sound from the scholar, as the rags separate from the skulk. Realizing his powers are useless, he raises his crossbow at the most damaged rags and steps to the side for a clearer shot. As he did so, he remembered all the titters from his noble friends at his lack of aim. "Here goes nothing," the scholar says and fires!
 


(OOC: Here now is the third combat round in its entirety.)

ROUND 3

Liracor presses the attack against the hovering pile of rags, but again, his blade cannot find its mark.

Dowlee, moving for a better shot, draws another arrow and takes aim at the skulk, and once more, Ehlonna guides her aim. The arrow plunges straight into the skulk's chest, and the creature is beginning to resemble a pin cushion. Somehow, it still stays upright, seemingly ignoring the wounds it has suffered. With a loud cry, Arak steps to the skulk's flank, and swings his greatsword at the enemy once more. This time, his sword strikes with a glancing blow that cuts through both the skulk's flesh, and the rags that enfold it.

What happens next is a surprise to everyone, as the rags which enrobed the wounded skulk swiftly unwind and release the gray-skinned creature. With a soft moan, the bloodied and arrow-ridden skulk collapses to the ground while the partially-torn mass of rags reorients itself to whip towards Arak. Thankfully, the paladin gets out of the way in time. Flannad recovers from his surprise and slashes at this second rag pile with his shortsword, scoring with a small cut.

The first rag mass, meanwhile, makes another lunge for Remen, but again, the barbarian ducks out of the way.

Jon, who had been readying a potent mind blast for the skulk, realizes now that the creature is no longer a threat. Thinking quickly, he shifts to his right as he draws and loads his crossbow, then takes aim at the second pile of rags. Alas, his shot is nowhere near the mark, and the bolt careens off the wall.

Remen shifts around to flank the first mass of rags, and slashes with his scimitar. Unfortunately, even with his better position, he slices only through empty air.

END ROUND 3

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ROUND 4 INITIATIVE

1. Liracor
2. Dowlee
3. Arak
4. Skulk
5. Flannad
6. Rag pile
7. Jon
8. Remen


STATUS UPDATE

Jon 2/8 hp, Liracor 5/10 hp, Remen 9/13 hp, Arak 8/12 hp.
Skulk -10 hp, dying; Raggamoffyn #2 -12 hp; Raggamoffyn #1 -7 hp.


COMBAT ROUND 3 SUMMARY
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1. Liracor attacks Raggamoffyn with longsword, misses.

2. Dowlee takes 5' step, fires at skulk with longbow (-4 penalty for firing into melee), hits for 7 damage. (The big rolls for Dowlee just keep coming!)

3. Arak takes 5' step to flank skulk, attacks with greatsword, hits! (Roll of 20, crit not confirmed however). Damage dealt is 5 (Both d6 rolled a one! D'oh!)

4. Raggamoffyn #2 unwraps from the skulk, which falls dying. Rag#2 makes slam attack vs. Arak, misses.

5. Flannad makes attack vs. Raggamoffyn #2, hits with shortsword for only 1 damage. (Raggy not subject to sneak attack damage)

6. Raggamoffyn #1 makes slam attack vs. Remen, misses.

7. Jon takes a 5' step, loads crossbow, and shoots at Ragamoffyn #2, missing horribly.

8. Remen takes 5' step to flank Ragamoffyn #1, attacks with scimitar, misses.
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Actions for Round 4 please?
 

The battle raging around him has obviously confused the scholar. The Voices are pounded at his head, making it difficult to think, difficult to hit. Instead, he tries a different tact. He carefully puts away his crossbow and takes out his club again. He may not be able to hit the cursed rags, but perhaps he can distract them enough to help the others.

OOC: Move action to put away crossbow; move action to draw club. Next round will do an aid another if the rags are still around.
 


COMBAT ROUND 4

Liracor scores a solid slash against the first rag pile with his blade, while Dowlee's run of successful shots comes to an end. Her arrow misses wide to the right of the second rag mass.

Arak continues to swing his greatsword, but again is unable to connect with the swirling mass of rags. In retaliation, the rags mass up into a ball, and launch at Arak's head, connecting with a blow so forceful, the young paladin's head snaps back. Arak tumbles to the floor, his head bouncing off the hard stone with a scary 'crack'! He lies motionless, a stream of blood pooling at the back of his head.

Flannad shifts to the side, and scores another blow with his shortsword. Jon, meanwhile, takes a moment to stow his crossbow, and pulls out his club, hoping to able to help his comrades.

The other pile of rags whips around now in Liracor's direction, but the duskblade avoids the flapping mass. Remen, upon seeing Arak's collapse, howls like a madman, and with eyes blazing, slashes ineffectually at the rags before him.

END ROUND 4

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ROUND 5 INITIATIVE

1. Liracor
2. Dowlee
3. Arak?? (Dying)
4. Ragamoffyn #2
5. Flannad
6. Ragamoffyn #1
7. Jon
8. Remen

STATUS UPDATE

Jon 2/8 hp, Liracor 5/10 hp, Remen 11/15 hp (Rage 5 rounds left), Arak -1/12 hp, dying.
Skulk -10 hp, dead; Raggamoffyn #2 -16 hp; Raggamoffyn #1 -13 hp.


ROUND 4 SUMMARY
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1. Liracor attacks Ragamoffyn #1 with Longsword (Rolls 15, +2 Flanking), hits for 6 damage.

2. Dowlee fires longbow at Ragamoffyn #2 (Rolls 13, -4 penalty for firing into melee), Misses.

3. Arak attacks Ragamoffyn #2 with Greatsword (Rolls 9, +2 Flanking), Misses.

4. Ragamoffyn #2 makes slam attack vs. Arak, Hits for 9 damage! Arak reduced to -1 hp, is dying.

5. Flannad takes 5' step, attacks Ragamoffyn #2 with Short Sword (rolls 19), possible crit is confirmed, but Rag is not subject to crits. Damage=4

6. Ragamoffyn #1 makes slam attack vs. Liracor w/ flanking, misses.

7. Jon puts away crossbow, draws club (two move actions)

8. Remen rages, attacks Ragamoffyn #1 w/ Scimitar, Rolls 6 (+2 Flanking), misses.[/sblock]

ACTIONS FOR ROUND 5?
 
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