Shackled City, Act I - Life's Bazaar

[Scotley]

William Human Paladin

William recovers from his initial shock quickly and pulls the Battle Axe from his belt. With a shout of "To Arms!" he swings the axe and brings up his shield in a move practiced countless times in courtyard behind the bakery back home, but rarely against a foe more menacing than a butter churn or fence post.

OOC: +3 to hit, 1d8+2 damage x3 if crit AC 15

 

[Dichotomy]

"Oh no! You tried to STAB me!" Konstantine will do nothing but withdraw to behind William.

 

[Mark Chance]

Galen backs to the right in order to get room to bring his longspear to bear against the monster (unless it tries to break off combat and flee before, in which case Galen will hit it with a magic missile.)

 

[Krago o'the Mountain]

Round 1

Eliara moves to her left, looking for the best angle of attack with her bow. Careful to avoid hitting Konstantine, she misjudges her aim, and the shot is too high, missing the skulk.

William circles around behind Konstantine, to gain more room to swing with his axe, as the skulk is partially blocked by the stairs. He attacks mightily, but the skulk nimbly dodges the blow.

The skulk lunges at Konstantine once more with its rapier, this time successfully stabbing through her studded leather, and wounding the bard (3 damage).

Konstantine, wincing in pain, steps back out of range of the skulk's rapier.

Galen brings his longspear to bear against the skulk, thrusting with a mighty blow that seriously wounds the creature (6 damage)

(OOC: Round 2 coming up, hold tight!)

(OOC: I also wanted to mention that each of the large squares on the map is 10 feet, sorry for not making that clear earlier.)


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Eliara moves 10'. Eliara makes ranged attack vs. skulk. Attack roll 11 +3 -4 (firing into melee) =10 (Miss)

(OOC: Scotley, from his starting position, the skulk would receive cover from William's attack, so I took the liberty of having William move to a more favorable spot. That same cover prevents the skulk from making an AOO as he moves, so there was no reason not to do so). William moves 15'. William makes melee attack vs. skulk. Attack roll 8 +3 =11 (Miss)

Skulk makes melee attack vs. Konstantine. Attack roll 19, Hit! Critical Threat roll 8, no critical. Damage roll total =3.

Konstantine takes a 5' step.

Galen (already at a distance of 10'), attacks skulk w/longspear. Attack roll 18+1=19, Hit! Damage Roll (d8) =5+1=6

End Round 1

Hit Point Status: Konstantine 4/7, Skulk -6

 

[Krago o'the Mountain]

OOC:

Okay, I'm running round 2 now, and I need to know what Konstantine wants to do (I assume the others just keep attacking with their stated weapons).

Let me know, please, Dichotomy.

Thanks!
Krago

 

[Krug]

Cursing at being blocked, Eliara takes out another arrow, nocks it and lets it fly at the target, moving 10' right "Die accursed creature!".

 

[Dichotomy]

As she winces in pain, Konstantine draws her short sword and attempts to give an opening for William.

(Aid another. If hit again, Konstantine will withdraw. If the fight lasts more than another round, inspire courage while remaining out of harm's way.)

 

[Scotley]

William Human Paladin

With grim determination William continues his attack.

OOC: Thanks for the tactical move.

 

[Mark Chance]

"By Pelor's light!" Galen exclaims. "Konstantine, be careful!"

Galen switches tactics, going for the certain hit with a magic missile.

 

[Krago o'the Mountain]

Round 2

Eliara raises her bow once more as she circles and aims, then lets fly once more, but still her arrow misses its target.

William attacks the skulk with his axe, but the skulk ducks, and he too fails to land a blow for a second time.

Hissing savagely, the injured skulk wheels on William, now its closest target; but, its off-balance rapier thrust misses wildly.

Despite her wound, Konstantine courageously steps toward the skulk once more, and harasses the creature with her own blade, trying to open up a better shot for William. However, the creature ignores her for the moment.

Galen changes tactics and and casts magic missile on the skulk. A bolt of force springs forth from his outstretched hand, and slams hard into the creature's side (4 damage), sending it tumbling to the ground where it lies still, bleeding from the wound left by Galen's spear point.

End Combat

In death, the skulk's camouflaged skin changes color to a dull grey; its piercing blue eyes stare lifelessly at the ceiling. As everyone catches their breath, the red curtain parts, and Keygan Ghelve walks slowly into the room. His eyes travel to the bloody corpse on the floor of his shop, and then back up to the characters. It's hard to tell from the expression on his face whether he is relieved or frightened....it may be some of both.

Actions?


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Eliara moves 10', then attacks skulk with her bow. Attack roll 8 +3 -4 (firing into melee) =7 (Miss)

William attacks skulk with axe. Attack roll 4 +3 =7 (Miss)

Skulk attacks William with rapier. Attack roll 1, Automatic Miss.

Konstantine makes a 5' step, draws short sword, then attempts to Aid Another to give William an advantage. Attack Roll 9 -1 =8 (Miss vs. AC10). Aid Another attempt fails.

Galen casts magic missile on the skulk. Automatic Hit, Damage Roll (d4) 3 +1 +1(Warmage Edge) =5.