The Lamentation of Lolth - Chapter V

[Verbatim]

Making a mental note to examine the monument after the crisis with the owlbear has been dealt with, Ayden pulled the slender wand of healing from the bag at his side.

"While I can't help with the attack, I promise that I will be ready to help as best I can."

 

[Velmont]

Sielwoodan put an arrow on his string. "On my count." He looks at his companion to see when they are all ready. When they are, he start to count: "3... 2... 1... fire!"

 

[Manzanita]

Drogo

Drogo motions Therav Finthalus and Gharlef to take position behind the party, then readies his sling. "Rex, guard them" he telepaths to his companion. He'll sling at his chance (+7 1d3)

 

[Majin]

OoC: Not a problem on the knowledge thing Velmont. Seems like something Sielwoodan would certainly know a little about under the circumstances.

Those with ranged weaponry take aim at the owlbear at the edge of the treeline and fire. (Dunstand as well I assume) (Total Damage - 20)

A pained screech comes from the trees and the owlbear charges from the forest directly towards the party. Sielwoodan's second shot as the owlbear charges sails over it's shoulders into to the woods, while his third, finds it's mark in the owlbear's side. (5 damage) Calenthang, being up front to shield the others from attack is the first to realize the owlbear as more than it appears. Much larger than a normal one, it appears old, almost ancient, but also with some wounds around it's sides, spider bites. He swings as he meets the creature's charge, slicing into one of it's arms. (8 damage) The creature reaches him and lunges to attack, ripping through the elf's armor with a large claw, the force of the blow sending him to the ground! (10 damage)

Initiative:

Sielwoodan - 20
Calenthang - 17
Ancient Owlbear - 15
Dunstand - 14
Ayden - 14
Drogo - 12
Teleri - 4

Edit - OoC: Forgot Sielwoodan & Calenthang's attacks after the surprise ranged attack. They both should have gotten a chance to attack the owlbear before it came. Changed to reflect that.

 

[Verbatim]

As the ancient creature charged them, Ayden paused as he saw the size of the creature.

~No creature lives to be that size without being a fierce foe to all it faced...Guide our blows Uncle~

As Calenthang was knocked down by the creature's strength and fury, Ayden knew the tattered leather armor that the warrior would not protect him from many more blows of that power.

~Hopefully we will bring the creature down before it can land another strike against him...~

Looking at the slender wand in his hand, then to the hammer at his side, Ayden knew he could not simply sit back and allow the elf to face the creature alone. Pulling his hammer free, Ayden charged the creature hoping to by Calenthang a moment to recover his wits and ready his defenses against the beast.

ooc: Charging the creature to attack, as I know that Calenthang will hop up in time to not be prone, but Ayden doesn't know that...

 

[hippocrachus]

Calenthang's eyes go wide along with his arms as he falls back to the ground. He gives a slight guffaw at his own underestimation of the creature and quickly makes to stand on his feet again; sword slashing.

 

[Dhes]

Dunstand quickly pulls out a second dagger and lets it fly for the owlbear.
(+7 Throw, Dagger 1d4+1)

 

[kirinke]

Teleri fires her arrows when the others do. Seeing the others too close to the owlbear for safe shooting, she shoulders her bow and draws stormarmor. Ducking under the creature's wild attacks, she swings her sword into her own attack.

 

[Velmont]

Was I wise to suggest that? thinks Sielwoodan to himself. He move on the side, to have a better view of the creature, and rapidly shoots two arrows.

OOC:
(Free) 5 ft.
(Full) +7/+7, 1d8+3 (Including Rapid Shot and Point Blank Shot)
note: 2 arrows shot up to now in this combat

 

[Manzanita]

Drogo

Deciding there's probably not enough room for everyone to engage, Drogo moves up behind Calenthang, and casts Bulls Strength to help their strongest fighter.