Sons of Krauss Age of Worms Adventure Path (IC)

[Branding Opportunity]

OOC: Welcome to the new IC thread!

Note that this is a continuation of Krauss' Age of Worms (Act I) - The Whispering Cairn


Azten picks out a few pebbles and asks Moradin to strengthen them so they will damage the wolves more. (OOC: pick up item, move action; cast Magic Stone)

With his rapier in one hand and the lantern in the other, Owen moves out of the back of the group and tries to position himself in a place where he can later attack the wolves from a flanking position. While he does this, he will attempt to defend himself as best he can from the creatures’ attacks. (OOC: Move action; Total Defense, raising his AC to 19 for 1 round)

Majakilar flips his guisearme up vertically and slides through the ranks of his companions towards the wolves. Adopting a wide stance with his guisearme held in both hands, he stands in front of his companions and readies an attack. (OOC: slowed by his armor, Majakilar takes a move action 20', and readies an attack against the first wolf that comes within range. He should get two attacks against that wolf - one for the readied attack, the second for it moving past his reach weapon. He stays out of the way of Gregor, leaving him a path to charge)

With a roar like boulders crashing in an avalanche Gregor charges into the fray. (OOC: Charge action, reduces his AC to 14 for 1 round, attack roll: 7 + 5 + 2 = 14, hit! Damage 1d8 + 5 = 7 hp to wolf #1)

Kenneth turns to spot three wolves staring directly at him from the alcove. The dwarf begins to mumble some words of faith as he pulls out a handful of stones, and Kenneth watches in surprise as the two large miners hold their weapons aloft and charge into the alcove. Kenneth vaguely remembers Owen saying something about the merits of readying a weapon and wishes he had paid more attention.
Oh, nuts, he thinks.
Scant few seconds are wasted as the gnome reaches over his shoulder for the small buckler he probably should have strapped to his arm before entering the cairn. He hesitates and changes his mind, drawing his rapier from his side instead. There is no time for him to fiddle with the straps as the wolves begin to approach.
Kenneth holds his sword high in the air, not unlike the fork he brandished the night before. "In ancient days," he begins in the resonating voice he uses at the beginning of every tale told, "three wolves dared to assail the great Jarvin of Stormont. Naked and weaponless, he faced them without fear." (OOC: Ready an action to attack any wolves that approaches Azten or moves around to Owen. AC 16, Attack +3 (1d4+2, 18-20/x2). Will not use Inspire courage at this time, although I insist that Kenneth remain a chatterbox.)

“Oh, oh, those look hungry! Here eat this doggy!” (OOC: Alexi steps back (1 square down on the map) to have a better line of fire and shoots a bolt at wolf #3, knowing very well, that she is not the best shot in town, she goes for the easiest target; attack roll 14 + 2 = 16, hit! Damage 1d8 + 1 = 7 hp to Wolf #3; afterwards, she reloads her crossbow, move action)

The wolf which Gregor snaps back at the giant man, but his yellow teeth and jaws are deftly deflected by Gregor’s wooden shield. (OOC: Bite attack hits AC 10, miss)
The center wolf, who is also a bit bigger and tougher looking than the others joins in the fray against Gregor. Sadly, the second attack is too much for the giant’s defenses, and the larger wolf sinks its fangs into his leg, punching through the leather armor. He then attempt to drag him down on the ground to be set upon by his companions, but Gregor with his inhuman strength keeps his feet under him. (OOC: Bite attack hits AC 21, hit! Damage is 5 hp, bringing Gregor to 7 hp; free trip attempt 12 vs. Gregor’s 14 + 5 = 19, no trip)
Finally the third wolf tries to circle around Gregor, but runs into Majakilar’s guisarme. It ducks under the human’s attack and bites down hard in the giant’s right calf, dragging him down on the ground. (OOC: Majakilar readied guisarme attack 9 + 2 = 11, miss; Wolf #3 bite attack hits AC 22, hit! Damage is 7 hp, bringing Gregor to 0 hp, and he is now Disabled; free trip attempt 11 vs. Gregor’s 1 + 5 = 6, success, Gregor is now Prone)


Initiative:

Azten 18+1=19
Owen 15+3=18
Majakilar 16+2=18
Gregor 10+1=11
Kenneth 8+2=10
Alexi 6+2=8
Wolves (x3)


New legend for map below: Whurhak Azten is a blue “Z”, Alexi is a green “A”, Owen is a dark-yellow “O”, Kenneth O’Drinnan is a pink “K”, Majakilar is a red “M”, and Gregor Hanville is a black “G”.)

 

[Mista Collins]

Seeing Gregor drop and not wanting to close in with the wolves, Owen drops his rapier in his hand and pulls one of his daggers and throws it towards one of the wolves taking his time to make sure he doesn't hit Gregor. "Get away from him you beasts!!"

(OCC: Drop rapier as free action, draw dagger as move action and throw it at wolf #3 - taking the -4 for throwing into melee: Attack total of -1 (1d4+1 dmg))

 

[Thanee]

Alexi

Seeing Gregor in trouble, Alexi takes another shot at the wolf (#3) while stepping further to the side, reloading her crossbow afterwards.


OOC: 5-ft. step to bottom right; Attack -2(-1) ranged, Damage 1d8(+1). Numbers in parantheses are with Point Blank Shot.

 

[Branding Opportunity]

OOC: 5-ft. step to bottom right; Attack -2(-1) ranged, Damage 1d8(+1). Numbers in parantheses are with Point Blank Shot.

OOC: I updated the first post to take the PBS feat into account.

 

[silentspace]

"Gregor!"

I had a feeling he was going to charge. Why didn't I block him? I should've known this would happen!

"Gregor, stay down! Hey boy, here!" Majakilar tries to draw the wolves' attention from Gregor to himself, swinging his glaive at the wolf in range.

OOC: Attack wolf 3: +2 guisearme (2d4+3/x3)

 

[Raging Epistaxis]

Gregor - Be Careful!

With a yelled curse at the wolves (in dwarven) Azten lets one of his blessed sling bullets fly at the closest wolf (#3) and takes a step forward towards Gregor.

"Friendbepukin Furbags!"
<thwap>

OOC:

Yell (free action)
Attack: +2(range 50') 1d6+1 Damage
Move 5'
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[Voadam]

The giant youth thinks to himself 'Well, at least while they are going after me they aren't going after anybody else.' And with his last effort before he blacks out from blood loss he strikes out at the wounded wolf, trying to finish it off so his companions will only have to face two wolves.

[attacking while prone so -4 means net +1 on attack d8+5 damage if a hit and he will go to -1 and dieing.

 

[hbarsquared]

Kenneth

The gnome holds his sword aloft, readied for an attack from any of the three wolves: an attack that does not materialize. Instead, he watches with growing anxiety the pack surround Gregor. Kenneth starts forward when he sees the giant fall.

"Armed with only his bare hands," Kenneth continues as he circles Majakilar to approach one of the wolves, "Jarvin threw himself into combat against the animals, desperate and only wishing to find shelter. He overcame them."

Kenneth ducks beneath a bolt from Alexi and a bullet from Owen as he zigzags his way to the wolves.

"And we will, too," he finishes, thrusting his rapier toward the mangy hide of the nearest wolf.

OOC - Kenneth will move south of Majakilar to stand on the diagonal from Wolf #2 (4 squares). He will attack whichever one is still alive when his initiative is still up, the weakest if both are. Attack +2 (1d4+1, 18-20/x2)​

 

[Branding Opportunity]

Bad Doggies! Round 2

“Gregor - Be Careful!” With a yelled curse at the wolves (in dwarven) Azten lets one of his blessed sling bullets fly at the closest wolf and takes a step forward towards Gregor. "Friendbepukin Furbags!" <thwap> (OOC: Yell (free action); sling attack against wolf#3, 4 + 2 – 4 (firing into melee) = 2, miss; Move 5')

Seeing Gregor drop and not wanting to close in with the wolves, Owen drops his rapier in his hand and pulls one of his daggers and throws it towards one of the wolves taking his time to make sure he doesn't hit Gregor. "Get away from him you beasts!!" (OCC: Drop rapier as free action; draw dagger as move action and throw it at wolf#3, 6 + 3 – 4 (firing into melee) = 5, miss)

"Gregor!" I had a feeling he was going to charge. Why didn't I block him? I should've known this would happen! "Gregor, stay down! Hey boy, here!" Majakilar tries to draw the wolves' attention from Gregor to himself, swinging his glaive at the wolf in range. The blade catches the wolf in the throat, tearing it out and sending crimson blood spilling over the flagstones of the cairn. It gives Majakilar the most disappointed look for a moment before collapsing. Seeing an advantage, Majakilar moves forward towards the remaining wolves. (OOC: guisarme attack against wolf#3 20 + 3 = 23, hit! Crit roll 18 + 3 = 21, crit! Damage 2d4+3 = 8 x 3 = 24 hp of damage to wolf #3, who has now taken 31 hp of damage and is very dead; 5 ft. step)

The giant youth thinks to himself: “Well, at least while they are going after me they aren't going after anybody else.” And with his last effort before he blacks out from blood loss he strikes out at the wounded wolf, trying to finish it off so his companions will only have to face two wolves. Sadly the wolf easily dodges his awkward attacks. The final exertion sends dagger-sharp shooting through the youth, knocking him into unconsiousness. (OOC: heavy mace attack 7 + 5 – 4 = 8, miss; Gregor takes 1 hp of damage, bringing him to -1 hp, he is now unconscious and dying)

The gnome holds his sword aloft, readied for an attack from any of the three wolves: an attack that does not materialize. Instead, he watches with growing anxiety the pack surround Gregor. Kenneth starts forward when he sees the giant fall.
"Armed with only his bare hands," Kenneth continues as he circles Majakilar to approach one of the wolves, "Jarvin threw himself into combat against the animals, desperate and only wishing to find shelter. He overcame them."
Kenneth ducks beneath a bolt from Alexi and a bullet from Owen as he zigzags his way to the wolves.
"And we will, too," he finishes, thrusting his rapier toward the mangy hide of the nearest wolf. (OOC: Kenneth will move south of Majakilar to stand on the diagonal from Wolf #2 (4 squares); rapier attack against wolf#2, 8 + 3 = 11, miss)

Seeing Gregor in trouble, Alexi, now blocked by the gnome’s body, moves around the combatants to get a clear shot, and takes another shot at the wolf while stepping further to the side. (OOC: crossbow attack against wolf#2 14 + 2 + 1 (PBS) - 4 (firing into melee) = 13, miss)

Majakilar, after having killed their leader, clearly has the remaining two wolves’ attention. They lunge towards him recklessly, fangs bared. (OOC: wolf#1 attempts to move around the unconscious human, provoking an AoO from Majakilar, guisarme attack roll against wolf#1, 9 + 3 = 12, miss; wolf#1 attacks Majakilar hitting AC 18, hit! Majakilar takes 3 hp of damage, bringing him to 7 hp, free trip attempt 18 + 2 vs. wolf#1’s 5, no trip; wolf#2 attempts to flank Majakilar, provoking an AoO from both the human and Kenneth: guisarme attack 7 + 3 = 10, miss, rapier attack 16 + 2 = 18, hit! Damage 1d4 + 1 = 2 hp of damage, wolf #2 has now taken 2 hp of damage; wolf #2 attacks Majakilar (with flanking bonus), hitting AC 15, miss)

(OOC: At the end of the round, Gregor becomes stable and will not continue loosing hp!)

Initiative:
Azten 19
Owen 18
Majakilar 18
Gregor 11
Kenneth10
Alexi 8
Wolves (x2)

 

[Mista Collins]

Seeing Gregor go limp after his last effort to defend the wolves Owen realizes that no will be able to get to him with these wolves around. now regretting that he had just dropped his rapier, and wishing he were able to draw his dagger faster, Owen carefully approaches the wolf, waiting for the perfect chance to strike.

OCC: Draw dagger (move action), move south of wolf#2 into flanking position (move action).

 

[Azten]

When Majakilar takes down the largest wolf, Azten shouts exultantly. Yeah!

Then, with his path to Gregor blocked by one of the wolves, he thinks Dang! That fleabag has moved between me and Gregor - there's no way I can get to him to heal right now.
His decision made for him, he takes careful aim, and lets a bullet fly at wolf #2 to take some of the pressure off Majakilar.

After taking his shot, he takes a step to his left so that he can be closer to Majakilar in case he has sudden need for healing next round.

OOC:

Sling Bullet at Wolf #2: -2 (+2,-4 into melee) 1d6+1 damage
5' step to left - towards the top of the grid
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[silentspace]

Majakilar, surprised by his lucky stroke, growls at the wolf as it stares at him for a moment before collapsing. Hearing Azten's shout he allows a grin to cross his face, but only for a moment. As the wolves abandoned Gregor to turn on him he realized there was no time for celebration. Swinging his guisearm quickly, he fails to connect as the wolves flank him. He feels a wolf's jaw close painfully around his leg, and fights to retain his footing, at the same time dodging the bite of the last wolf. Still on his feet, Majakilar steps back as he swings his guisearme up high, slicing down at the far wolf.

OOC: 5' step to the southeast (between Azten and Wolf 2) and Attack wolf 1

Edit: Also using dodge feat against Wolf 1.

 

[Thanee]

Alexi

“We must help him, quick!” Alexi shouts, while reloading her crossbow to launch another bolt at one of the wolves, trying to step around any obstacles while doing so.


OOC: 5-ft. step as appropriate; Reload (couldn't do that last round with the move); Attack +3 (-4 if target in melee) Damage 1d8+1.

 

[Voadam]

Gregor continues to breathe.

 

[hbarsquared]

"Well, then," Kenneth mumbles under his breath as the wolf nimbly dodges his strike. He hears shouts from all around, as well as the growling and yipping of the two remaining wolves. Gregor lies bleeding on the rocky floor, though he seems to still be taking ragged breathes. Alexi is running all over the place and Owen fumbles with his weapons. Kenneth, for a brief moment, feels impotent. The moment passes, forgotten, when the wolf lunges for Majakilar. The big miner lashes out with his weapon, and Kenneth feels the satisfaction of his thin blade sliding almost effortlessly into the beast's shoulder. Quickly, he pulls back and readies for another attack.

"The battle of man versus wolf was over in less than a minute," Kenneth claims, raising his voice above the din. "He had broken the necks of two, and the third limped off, licking its wounds."

Kenneth steps to one side, searching for an opening in the wolf's defenses. "I don't feel like letting any limp off today!" he proclaims, waving his rapier in the air.

OOC - Depending on the actions of the previous characters, Kenneth will make a 5ft. step to move into a flanking position. If not possible, or he is already flanking, he will not. Attack wolf #2, +2 (1d4+1, 18-20/x2).​

 

[Branding Opportunity]

Bad Doggies! Round 3

When Majakilar takes down the largest wolf, Azten shouts exultantly, “Yeah!” Then, with his path to Gregor blocked by one of the wolves, he thinks, “Dang! That fleabag has moved between me and Gregor - there's no way I can get to him to heal right now.”
His decision made for him, he takes careful aim, and lets a bullet fly at wolf #2 to take some of the pressure off Majakilar.
After taking his shot, he takes a step to his left so that he can be closer to Majakilar in case he has sudden need for healing next round. (OOC: sling attack 14 + 2 – 4 (FIM) = 12, miss); 5 ft. step)

Seeing Gregor go limp after his last effort to defend the wolves Owen realizes that he will no longer be able to get to him with these wolves around. Now regretting that he had just dropped his rapier, and wishing he were able to draw his dagger faster, Owen carefully approaches the wolf, waiting for the perfect chance to strike. (OCC: Draw dagger (move action); move south of wolf#2 into flanking position (move action)

Majakilar, surprised by his lucky stroke, growls at the wolf as it stares at him for a moment before collapsing. Hearing Azten's shout he allows a grin to cross his face, but only for a moment. As the wolves abandoned Gregor to turn on him he realized there was no time for celebration. Swinging his guisarme quickly, he fails to connect as the wolves flank him. He feels a wolf's jaw close painfully around his leg, and fights to retain his footing, at the same time dodging the bite of the last wolf. Still on his feet, Majakilar steps back as he swings his guisearme up high, slicing down at the far wolf. (OOC: 5' step to the southeast (between Azten and Wolf 2); Also using dodge feat against Wolf 1; guisarme attack 6 + 2 = 8, miss)

"Well, then," Kenneth mumbles under his breath as the wolf nimbly dodges his strike. He hears shouts from all around, as well as the growling and yipping of the two remaining wolves. Gregor lies bleeding on the rocky floor, though he seems to still be taking ragged breathes. Alexi is running all over the place and Owen fumbles with his weapons. Kenneth, for a brief moment, feels impotent. The moment passes, forgotten, when the wolf lunges for Majakilar. The big miner lashes out with his weapon, and Kenneth feels the satisfaction of his thin blade sliding almost effortlessly into the beast's shoulder. Quickly, he pulls back and readies for another attack.
"The battle of man versus wolf was over in less than a minute," Kenneth claims, raising his voice above the din. "He had broken the necks of two, and the third limped off, licking its wounds."
Kenneth steps to one side, searching for an opening in the wolf's defenses. "I don't feel like letting any limp off today!" he proclaims, waving his rapier in the air. (OOC: rapier attack 16 + 2 = 18, hit! Damage 1d4 + 1 = 3 hp, wolf#2 has now taken 5 hp of damage)

“We must help him, quick!” Alexi shouts, while reloading her crossbow to launch another bolt at one of the wolves, trying to step around any obstacles while doing so. (OOC: 5-ft. step; Reload (couldn't do that last round with the move); crossbow attack versus wolf#1 3 + 3 = 6, miss)

Even though you are harming the animals, the wolves only seem to grow fiercer and angrier, focusing their rage on pool Majakilar. Wolf#1 jumps to one side as Alexi’s crossbow bolt goes wide, lunging at the guisarme-wielding human. Wolf#2 does the same, as he moves into flanking position. Luckily their wounds seem to be slowing them down a bit, and Majakilar is able to easily dodge both of them. (OOC: wolf #1bite attack hits AC 6, miss; wolf#2 bite attack hits AC 13, miss)

 

[Mista Collins]

With the wolves lunging at Majakilar, Owen sees a great opportunity to catch the wolves off guard. Diving in between Kennth and the wolf. Rolling on his shoulder to a standing position with the wolf directly between Owen and Majakilar, Owen tries to plunge the dagger in his hand into the back of the wolf as he is distracted with Majakilar. "How's this for a bite?"

OCC: Move to the empty square between Kenneth and Gregor so that he flanks with Majakilar (move action - tumbling to avoid AoO +7) attacking wolf #2 (+3 flanking attack 1d4+1d6+1)

 

[Branding Opportunity]

OCC: Move to the empty square between Kenneth and Gregor so that he flanks with Majakilar (move action - tumbling to avoid AoO +7) attacking wolf #2 (+3 flanking attack 1d4+1d6+1)

OOC: Sorry to immediately post a reply, but I'm not sure how much I will be on this weekend. On the upside, the move that you have posted does not need a tumble check, as it simply a 5 ft. step which does not provoke an AoO. On the downside, in that position you and Majakilar do not flank wolf#2, as Majakilar does not threaten him (he's using a reach weapon). If Majakilar were to step 5 ft. to the west (which he can't at the moment because Azten is there) then you'd be flanking wolf#2.

 

[Azten]

With the combat shifting his direction, Azten takes out his warhammer in case the opportunity arises to beat on a wolf. Seeing that wolf #1 is currently occupied elsewhere, and assuming Majakilar is not seriously wounded this round, he will try to skirt around behind it to get to Gregor.

OOC:

I'm not entirely sure how to arrange this - I believe drawing the warhammer is a move-equivalent action, which would leave him with only his 5' step for the round. If that is the case then he moves one space directly north/up. If he can move further, then he'll circle around the wolf as far as possible, not leaving it's threatened area or provoking an AoO.
Should the wolf move away from him, giving him an AoO: +0 ATT 1D8/X3 DAM/CRIT
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[Thanee]

Alexi

Pulling the powerful string of the crossbow back once more, Alexi aims at the wolf closer to her, looking for an opportunity to get a clear shot. As Azten circles around the canine, she lets the bolt fly.


OOC: Reload Crossbow; Attack Wolf #1.