The Antigrol Tide (IC)

[unleashed]

Pulling his dagger free as yet another of the elves moves menacingly towards them, Colmarr moves quickly to position himself between the elf and Naomi, hoping she doesn’t have to use her dagger again. Keeping low, he also strikes low, in the hope that he’s not dealt with as effortlessly as Grondar, while continuing to sing his inspirational tune. Though at this point his singing is just as much about keeping himself from letting his dread overtake him as it is to inspire his companions.

 

[Strahd_Von_Zarovich]

Cursing his luck, Grondar spits and tries to kick the elf in the kneecap.

[sblock=ooc]If the Elf moves, Grondar will raise to his feet.
If not, he’ll kick him.[/sblock]

 

[Drowned Hero]

Troth HP:28 (-?); AC: 14; Str:20 Con:18; Will+1; Attack:+5 Rapier dmg:1d6+5 RAGE R.3

Troth attacks again.

Attack and dmg. (1d20+5=23, 1d6+5=9)

 

[jkason]

Magyar Rhineholdt, human rogue

The elf who stopped to help the downed captain flicks his eyes over the battle, marking Magyar. He rushes swiftly and silently at the wounded performer crouched behind the barrels, sword held low. As he runs, he draws a small hand crossbow, firing it at Magyar's position. The small bolt thunks solidly into the barrel behind which Magyar is crouched.

From up the street there is shouting, and the sounds of a guardsman's clacker and booted feet pounding this way can be heard.

Startled but thankful for the barrel's cover, Mag only glances to the bolt in the wood a moment before he hears the noises of guardsmen.

"If a bunch of ragamuffin sailors do you this much harm, imagine what a trained guard detail will do!" Mag calls out, hoping he sounds like a credible threat even as he notches and lets fly another arrow. Hoping his shot will strike home before the elf can reload--but not counting on it--Magyar ducks himself down to make the most of the barrels between himself and the new opponent.

[sblock=OOC]Not sure if it's a Bluff or an Intimidate, but Mag's trying to convince ye olde elves to make run for it by invoking the guards' training. Bluff is +8, Initimdate +4.

One more time with the arrows. Same bonuses, then he'll try to duck down to get as much cover as he can. Holding his bow but drawing his dagger against the need to defend himself in closer quarters.

Question: If I read your post on drawing / sheathing, Mag should be able to sheathe the dagger and use his bow all in the same round if he lucks out and drops this elf this round (or the elf doesn't charge him, etc.). Is that right, or would he have to drop the dagger to use the bow next round?[/sblock]

 

[mps42]

The elf stabs the downed thug once through his chain shirt, calls out to his companion engaged with Troth, then turns toward Colmarr and Naomi just in time to take Denther's dagger through the right shoulder just below the collarbone. He gasps once, gritting his teeth. He seems quite angry.

Denther will quickly send a second dagger spinning to the same foe.

[sblock=OOC] Quick draw the dagger,
1d20+3=15, 1d4+3=4. If that elf is down already, head to Grondar for aid. (again +1 heal).
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[Mallak]

Magyar pops up and fires hastily at the elf bearing down on him. He is nearly upon him! The elf would probably have spitted Magyar before he could get the shot off if not for the barrel's cover. The elf twists to the side as Magyar shoots, but he can't completly avoid the shot at such close range. The arrow sticks in the side of his leather armor, but it doesn't seem to slow him down much. He swings at Magyar's head as the rogue hastily draws his dagger. Magyar ducks, and the blade passes overhead harmlessly. The elf yells something to his companions.

[sblock=Elvish]"Yelsy, forget it, we need to leave now!"[/sblock]

Grondar kicks at the elf who has his back to Grondar, but the thug misjudges the distance and his foot connects with empty air. Grondar rolls to his feet. The elf advances on Colmarr, dodging to the side to put the little gnome between himself and Denther. Denther's thrown dagger goes wild, and the elf bats aside Colmarr's attack and attempts to stiff arm him to the ground, intent on getting past him. Colmarr dances back, keeping his feet, and keeping himself between Naomi and his attacker.

Troth leaps at his opponent, heedless of his wounds. He sweeps his sword up with ferocious strength, splitting his opponent from crotch to collarbone. The elf is dead before he hits the ground.

The sound of the guards grows closer, now only a few blocks away.

 

[Strahd_Von_Zarovich]

Up on his feet, Grondar scans the surrounding, seeing an Elf, Grondar will try to slice him with the rapier.
If all elves fled, Grondar will hustle his companions down the alley, he is in no mood for guards.

 

[unleashed]

Hearing one of the elves yell to the others, Colmarr concentrates on holding his position and moving his blade back and forth to make it difficult for his elven opponent to close. His only concern for the moment that the elf doesn’t grab Naomi or attack any of the crew as he tries to flee, so he doesn’t strike unless the elf moves offensively against any of them.

 

[jkason]

Magyar Rhineholdt, human rogue

Realizing the elves may be in retreat, and still trying to keep from exacerbating the bolt in his side, Mag keeps low, using barrels and dagger to try to deflect whatever last hits his attacker might take. run already, he thinks.

[sblock=OOC]Full Defense for the round[/sblock]

 

[mps42]

Denther's thrown dagger goes wild, and the elf bats aside Colmarr's attack and attempts to stiff arm him to the ground, intent on getting past him.

Throw the third dagger.

[sblock=ooc]
Quick draw dagger
1d20+3=23, 1d4+3=5
Possible Critical roll
1d20+3=18
Again, if the elf is down, head to Grondar

Oh, btw, nice to see ya again!
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