The Ancient Paths - Path I

[Dhes]

Hrolf stays focused on his prayer and keeping save behind his shield. ”We should try and get to cover when our reinforcement arrives. Hopefully they will focus on the treat above there head instead in front of them.”
[sblock]Hrolf will send the giant bee to attack the archers, when the bee is attacking he will try and get to safety, using his shield to protect himself and the person behind him.
Ps. I was under the impression the Dowkan was doing the steering. [/sblock]

 

[kirinke]

ooc:
Dunno. I know Sabriel wasn't. Boat steerage isn't exactly her forte.

 

[Legildur]

ooc: posts #435 and #436 indicate that Dowkan was going to take over defensive duties and Hrolf was going to steer. Hrolf then cast Summon Monster I (move action to swap with Dowkan and then standard action to cast). I presumed Hrolf would then resume steering.

 

[hippocrachus]

[sblock=OOC]Dowkan is capable of keeping his shield up (standard action) and steering the raft with a pole (move action). The current is carrying the vessel towards the beaches; the pilot gets to choose which one. Anyway, as far as the last round was concerned, Hrolf couldn't summon a creature and steer, so I assumed Dowkan would keep at it. For this round, I have Hrolf pegged as steering. His spell will be finished at the start of the round and doesn't seem to be doing anything else... That leaves Dowkan able to shield the others and draw his weapon to prepare for the beach invasion. More to come after I wake Majin up [/sblock]

 

[Majin]

Nae'talis stands cautiously back, behind his companions, as he warily looks ahead, for an opportunity to catch a glimpse of their attackers.

[sblock]Readying action in case they come out of hiding.[/sblock]

 

[hippocrachus]

~ The Adventurers ~

Dowkan keeps his shield up to protect the others from the next volley. Hrolf steers the mushroom raft closer to shore from the rear. The summoned giant bee pops into existence as close to the rock wall as Hrolf can see. It immediately goes to attack two of the kobolds closest to each other and stings the weaker of the pair (1 Damage 3 Constitution Damage). The giant bee pulls back from the kobold, leaving its stinger inside the rapidly dying dragonkin, and falls to the ground, spasming in its final moments of life. Sabriel lets fly another arrow at the kobolds behind the wall, but the missile strikes rock and shatters on impact.
A kobold quarrel strikes Dowkan's shield right in the center, rattling the dwarven fighter. The other kobold fires aimlessly at the giant bee that seemed to appear from nowhere and misses. The bee is dead anyway; it served its purpose.
Nae'talis manages to place himself furthest on the raft from the kobold archers and studies the boulders' silhouettes, waiting for a kobold to show an opening.
The raft coasts into the semicircular beach just as Nae'talis gets to the back of the craft. The sudden jolt of the mushroom stalks hitting land shakes the adventurers. Luckily, Hrolf, Nae'talis, and Sabriel manage to maintain their balance. Dowkan falls forward onto the beach, keeping himself from going prone with his empty weapon-hand.

~ Initiative ~

Dowkan - 18
Hrolf - 14
Sabriel - 12
(2) Kobold Archers - 12
Nae'talis - 9

EDIT
[sblock=OOC]I almost forgot. What action are you readying, Majin?[/sblock]
EDIT PART II
[sblock=OOC]All the Celestial Bee stuff. Sorry, Dhes. That's what happens when you wake up, go to work, and slap a post together before having a cup of coffee [/sblock]

 

[Legildur]

"Blast this wet sand!" curses Dowkan as he hustles (double move) towards the rocks, drawing his waraxe (free action during move with BAB +1) as he does so.

 

[kirinke]

Sabriel keeps on firing arrows and using whatever cover she can to do it with.

 

[Majin]

Nae'talis will keep cover behind his companions until his opening presents itself. He will then cast magic missile when he is able.

 

[Dhes]

”Keep low and keep behind me and Dowkan. Nae’talis, I’m sure I don’t have to tell you but keep a spell ready to bring them justice, if any of them try showing themselves. “ Trying to get behind his shield as much as possible, Hrolf makes a steady advance for the nearest cover.

[sblock]Dam didn’t think about the fact that Bee’s are Kamikaze.. [/sblock]