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[Ankh-Morpork Guard]

The young, and still noticeably jittery, Elf Redithidoor drops back next to Caine, whispering quietly, "...M-maybe its not the best idea to provoke um...Krog?"

It looks as if he was going to say something else, but is silenced by the realization that they are moving closer to the doorway into the open-aired building. Inside, directly opposite the now-open door, all of you can see the blue coloured, reptilian form of a sleeping Dragon. Its head is resting on the floor facing the door, as if it is simply waiting for someone to walk in. However, the Dragon is not very large at all. At least, nothing comparable to the stories of great Dragons. This one seems to be about the size of Krog...if Krog was Dragon-shaped, of course.

As you get closer, there is a sharp exhale from the creature the blows up a good amount of dust from the floor. It shifts slightly, tail flopping against the wall before going silent again.

 

[Mithran]

Brar (druid)

Brar follows Krog next to Hedwan in the line as quietly as possible with Kali in tow.

 

[Lobo Lurker]

The young, and still noticeably jittery, Elf Redithidoor drops back next to Caine, whispering quietly, "...M-maybe its not the best idea to provoke um...Krog?"

"Who's provoking Krog? I'm just stating the obvious... utter pragmatism. That dragon is about the same size as our orc-blooded friend." He looks the young bard in the eye with a sad expression on his face. "...when facing djinn and thier spawn, I don't hold a lot of faith in mortals, though I will do my part. But when we fail, and we will one day, I don't have to be the fastest... I just have to be faster than my companions. Survival, my friend, is the ultimate reward... Life, the ultimate treasure. Remember that."

As Krog and Brar tip-toe around the sleeping dragon, Caine nocks an arrow and sights the great beast... hoping to time his arrow to fly just as Krog strikes the sleeping dragon. "...and may the spirits of those who came before forgive me for this folly." he mutters to himself.

 

[DarkMaster]

Whispering "Hedwan, you talk about a spell giving me the size of a ogre, I think it's the time.

 

[Ferrix]

Nodding, Hedwan gestures toward Krog and intones "hominis augeo" while blowing a stream of iron powder from an outstretched palm, which drifts outward and encircles the half-orc, the half-orc that was once taller than most humans towers even higher like an ogre.

OOC: Enlarge Person on Krog, 4 minute duration; Increases size to Large (10 ft' reach, 10 ft' space, -1 to hit and ac, other bonuses), +2 to Strength, -2 to Dexterity

(Illusionist) Spells Prepared:
0-level(DC 14): Silent Image*, Silent Image*, Ventriloquism*, Read Magic, Acid Splash
1-level(DC 15): Minor Image*, Minor Image*, Mage Armor, Charm Person, Enlarge Person
2-level(DC 16): Major Image*, Invisibility*, Scorching Ray

 

[DarkMaster]

Krog, still a bit dissoriented by his new size, focus all his inner energy and let everything goes, he charges like an enraged animal on the dragon. (He will uses his 10' reach, to benefit from an AoO when the dragon will counter attack.)

New and Improved Krog (Raging, Enlarged and Bear's endurance)
str 24, Con 22, Dex 12 , For +10, Reflex +4, Will +3, Hp 51
Greatsword+1 +13(+4BAB+7strength+1magic-1size+2charge) 3d6+11 19/20x2 10' reach

AC 13 (+5armor+1dex-1size-2 rage) Oups the dragon better falls quickly.

 

[Ankh-Morpork Guard]

((Krog's attack is a 19. He actually missed.))

Krog charges in, following the brown stain across the half-open chamber straight for the sleeping Dragon. He has a quick moment to see one eye open in a surprised fashion before swinging the heavy sword down at the waking reptile. But Krog's strike hits nothing but the cobblestone floor, creating a loud noise and a bright spark as it just barely misses taking off the very surprised looking Dragon's head.

((We're going to jump into Initiative now. Krog 14. Hedwan 6. Brar 7. Caine 18. Chatrilon and Redithidoor 5. Dragon 17. Puts the order at Caine, Dragon, Krog, Brar, Hedwan, then our two NPCs[note the Tanya has been faded out of the game for simplicity's sake]. Currently, only Krog is actually in the opening chamber, with everyone else at the doorway or in it. We're going to try this without a map for the moment.

So...actions?))

 

[Ferrix]

Hedwan curses and says "spread out and keep moving," meanwhile dodging for cover and chanting "igneus telum", pointing at the dragon a bolt of fire leaps to strike the creature.

OOC: One ray, Ranged Touch Attack +5, 4d6 Fire damage, no save, no SR

(Illusionist) Spells Prepared:
0-level(DC 14): Silent Image*, Silent Image*, Ventriloquism*, Read Magic, Acid Splash
1-level(DC 15): Minor Image*, Minor Image*, Mage Armor, Charm Person, Enlarge Person
2-level(DC 16): Major Image*, Invisibility*, Scorching Ray

 

[Lobo Lurker]

"The fool, did he actually think that a djinn-spawn would be so easy to kill?" Perhaps I can remind him of what true heroism is... if he can take a hint from a song.

Caine begins singing part of an epic dwarven ballad that he learned a few years back at the beginning of his mercenary training. It details the final battle of a fallen dwarven paladin, trying to redeem himself by holding a portal against a tribe of goblin barbarians. All his allies feel oddly inspired (Inspire Courage).

 

[Ankh-Morpork Guard]

((Everyone gets +1 to saves vs. fear/charm and on attack/damage rolls from Caine's Inspire Courage.))

As Caine's song echoes through the open chamber, the Dragon is up and on its feet, eyes locking on the very large form of Krog. With a ferocious roar, the small(for a Dragon at least) creature dives forward at Krog, teeth first.

((Five foot step doesn't provoke an AoO...so, Dragon is full attacking Krog. Bite attack is a 32. That definitely hits and Krog takes 6 damage. Followed by two claw attacks...the first is a 28. Hits and deals 5 damage. Second is a 23. Another hit, and another 7 damage to Krog. Last it gets two wing attacks...first is a 31. Hits and that's 5 more damage. Last attack is a 32. Yet another hit, but only 2 more damage.

That's a total of 25 damage to Krog.))

In a vicious and blindly fast few seconds, the Dragon lashes out at the large Half-Orc. The size difference, however, doesn't seem to intimidate the blue coloured Dragon as it latches onto Krog's leg with its teeth, digging them in deeply. The Dragon's two front claws reach up to hold Krog from struggling, but gripping his legs and digging in along with the teeth. The two small wings bat at Krog's upper body, keeping him reacting for the moment before the Dragon pulls back and roars again.

((Waiting on actions from Krog and Brar...))