The Darkness That Comes Before [IC]

[Erekose13]

[Surprise Round]

Ian's coccoon swirls into being around the bat-winged elf, but as if some preternatural sense warns him of the danger, Dreadwing manages to evade capture for the moment. [reflex save passed]

Donner's bolt flies wide, cementing the little halfling's beliefs in ranged weaponry.

Gespeth is ready for where ever he is needed.

Taneth launches his arrow at the volodni pointing in their direction. The arrow hits the creature smack in the cheek, tearing out a piece of rotting wood and exposing the creature's black teeth. [hit V1, 5 dmg]

Dara sets off at a run as soon as they are spotted. Watching the arrows and bolts fall around her she barrels into the demonic looking leader of the hunters. Dreadwing is knocked flat off his feet as Dara brings her sword round for the kill. The sword slams into his armor, bashing his chest and probably cracking a few ribs. [tripped Dread, hit w/ follow up, 31 dmg ~ouch]

Dreadwing growls and spits in a dark and twisted tongue from the ground, "You will pay for that with your life."

The volodni who is now missing half of his face draws a wicked looking scimitar and aims it at Dara. Her attention diverted elsewhere he manages to sneak it in under her sword arm. The sword tears a wide gash in her side which begins to bleed profusely. [hit Dara, 13 dmg, 1 Con damage]

Mahe runs in with his quarterstaff and slams the spikes into the nearest volodni, careful of that bloody weapon it carries. The butt of his spear fails to find purchase however.

Nalya fires her crossbow at one of the other volodni standing a bit back from Dara, Dreadwing and the other two. The arrow finds purchase, striking the creature in the leg. [hit V2, 3dmg]


Damage Recap:
V1 5dmg
V2 3dmg
Dreadwing 31 dmg
Dara 13 dmg, 1 con dmg

ooc: sorry for the delay, things are a bit more hectic than I had thought in getting readjusted to life back in canada. please bear with me.

 

[Ghostknight]

Damn, Dara looks like she could use some help- may the Gods take pity on me, but here goes!

Gespeth moves out, against his better judgement, trying to get close to the volodni by Dara- not charging in knowing he is unlikely to get close enough this round, but moving closer to be in position the next round.

 

[Thanee]

Dara Dragondaughter - HP 17/30(35) AC 21(23) Atk +4 (2d6+4[+2FE][+2d6SA], 19-20/x2)

Albeit the nasty wound, Dara keeps cool and continues her assault, accompanied by a little taunt to show her disrespect.

“You are neither the first, nor the last to say that. Don't make any promises you cannot keep!”

A) (Dara's initiative higher than Dreadwing's)

Whirling her sword around once more, Dara takes advantage of the slow-moving Dreadwing and brings it down on the prone figure once more, striking for a vulnerable body part while keeping the blade between herself and her opponents in an obviously well-trained fashion.

B) (Dara's initiative lower than Dreadwing's)

If Dreadwing is back on his feet, Dara knocks him back to the floor, keeping her sword between herself and her opponents in an obviously well-trained fashion. Otherwise, she just attacks him (as above).

C) (Dreadwing defeated by her turn already)

Dara now turns her attention to the Volodni, that wounded her (attack as B)).

OOC: A) Attack as above (Dreadwing still has -4 AC for being prone and no Dex to AC for being flat-footed) -or- B) Trip attack -> Dreadwing (+4 touch attack, no AoO, Str check with +7, follow-up attack as above, if successful (Dreadwing then has -4 AC for being prone). Combat Expertise 4.

Any AoO for standing up will be just a normal strike (remember the -4 to AC for still being prone, as well as the +8 damage from Power Attack, if it happens before Dara's action this round, otherwise the attack is as above).

 

[Ferrix]

Donner (ac24, hp42/42)

Having chucked the useless crossbow to the ground and already prepped his shield, Donner swings his lance into position as he charges into the field, it's tip riding low and aiming to skewer the prone beast, Dreadwing.

OOC: ready weapon as part of move action, full charge on Grizzle, move up to 100 ft., will try to ride-by-attack Dreadwing if he's still alive, otherwise one of the woodfolk gets it. Ride-by-attack lance +13 melee (3d6+18)

 

[Serpenteye]

Ian smiles cruelly and lashes out against one of the Volodni (the apparently least wounded one) with a psionic attack of vicious energy against the pain-centers of its brain.

ooc: Power: Pain.

 

[Quirhid]

Taneth fires another arrow towards the wounded volodni. "You will pay for that."