The Red Hand of Doom!!

[s@squ@tch]

Virashil, Sorcerer 5, Hp: 4/21

A wave of relief rushes through Virashil's small form as she sees Duroin's axe head cleave through the skull of the foul brute. Normally, such gore would have sickened her, but the past day of combat has hardened her somewhat.

The familiar sound of spikes rushing through the air precedes what sounds like a small dragon approaching by air -- the sight of the manticore gliding down to land in front of the doors where Kirrg just went is quite menancing.

Seeing the large wounds present on each party member, it is clear that unless something miraculous happens, there may be a friendly casualty this day.

Leaving her bow for a moment, Virashil moves to the side to get a clear shot at the manticore, clutches her amulet around her neck and begins a familiar incantation in draconic and then points towards the foul manticore.

A red, coruscating ray shoots out of her finger and impales the hide of the beast, sapping the giant beast of its strength.

[D]------[/D]
Move to F6

Empowered Ray of Enfeeblement on Manticore - 6 +3 (empowerment) = 9 strength drained. (1 use of spellshard left)

Ranged Touch attack vs. Manticore (Ray of Enfeeblement) (1d20+5=12)
Ray of Enfeeblement on Manticore (1d6+2=6)

Spells remaining: 3/1/1

Spells active: Mage Armor

 

[ethandrew]

AC: 17; HP: 7/42

His brief respite over, Kirrg hears the pervasive whoosh of the manticore as it flies down to pin him in. Before it can move inside to attack with any more of the confounding thorns, he rushes to get into one of the half-enclosed room, protecting him for a few seconds more. Once there, he clutches his father's symbol, tighter than usual, and casts his much needed spell. As the healing power courses through his veins, Kirrg sighs in relief. "Manticore, we wish not to harm you, only your masters. We have not attacked you yet for this reason alone. We can pay you more than what your masters are to help us destroy them."

Move to K3, swap out my Silence spell for a Cure Moderate Wounds, healing my 21 Hit Points due to the Sacred Boost's Maximizing. Then a mighty bluff check versus its sense motive check of 9. Obviously Kirrg is not a practiced liar.

 

[hero4hire]

Initiatives

5 Jonathan Move to M7. Attack with mountain hammer, MISS! Stone Power offsets Damage Pool.
4 Virishal Move to F6, Empowered Ray of Enfeeblement on Manticore - 6 +3 (empowerment) = 9 strength drained. (1 use of spellshard left)
Duroin Move to M8 (using 1 charge from boots), attack manticore, MISS!
3 Kirrg Move to K3, swap out Silence spell for a Cure Moderate Wounds, healing 21 Hit Points, Bluff as a Move action FAILS
1 Manticore full attack..All miss! Possible fumble avoided.

Summary
Virishal 17 damage
Duroin 21 damage
Kirrg 12 damage
Jonathan 48 damage


Sir Jonathan drops the hobgoblin in front of him, and cries in elation as his friend is able to retreat to the building behind them. No sooner than that, the cry of elation turns to pain as the manticore impales him on three of its tail spikes. Sir Jonathan knows what he must do. He moves forward to the corner near the opening of the building, the endurance of stone building within him in every step forward. He thrusts his blade at the manticore and then cries out, "We need to hurry and drop this thing before it kills us all!" Unfortunately his strength fails him and the blade is turned aside by the Manticore’s thick hide.
A wave of relief rushes through Virashil's small form as she sees Duroin's axe head cleave through the skull of the foul brute. Normally, such gore would have sickened her, but the past day of combat has hardened her somewhat.

The familiar sound of spikes rushing through the air precedes what sounds like a small dragon approaching by air -- the sight of the manticore gliding down to land in front of the doors where Kirrg just went is quite menacing.

Seeing the large wounds present on each party member, it is clear that unless something miraculous happens, there may be a friendly casualty this day.

Leaving her bow for a moment, Virashil moves to the side to get a clear shot at the manticore, clutches her amulet around her neck and begins a familiar incantation in draconic and then points towards the foul manticore.

A red, coruscating ray shoots out of her finger and impales the hide of the beast, sapping the giant beast of its strength.
Duroin shakes his head in disbelief as Sir Jonathon rushes the winged beast instead of seeking cover. Confounded knights! Still, Duroin can't abandon his companion to almost certain death. The dwarf darts forward, activating his boots to speed him on his way. He rushes in with his war axe leading the way...Again the beast’s hide protects it from harm.
His brief respite over, Kirrg hears the pervasive whoosh of the manticore as it flies down to pin him in. Before it can move inside to attack with any more of the confounding thorns, he rushes to get into one of the half-enclosed room, protecting him for a few seconds more. Once there, he clutches his father's symbol, tighter than usual, and casts his much needed spell. As the healing power courses through his veins, Kirrg sighs in relief. "Manticore, we wish not to harm you, only your masters. We have not attacked you yet for this reason alone. We can pay you more than what your masters are to help us destroy them."

The Manticore ignores Kirrg and tries to eviscerate the duo in front of him. However the monster’s strength has left him due to the sorceries of Virishal. None of his claws find their mark and he seems unsteady on his feet.

Actions?

 

[ethandrew]

AC: 17; HP: 30/42

Kirrg feels bolstered by his rejuvenated body, and he turns his corner and races to face the manticore. "Wait for me, Duroin and Jonathan, let me have at it!" With a feral scream he brings his axe down heavy and hard, knowing his target strikes true.

Move 20': K4, L4, M4, N5. Smite Attack (+4 Attack, +5 Damage), Power Attack 1, Flank, +12 to Hit, 1d12+11 Damage: And a sure-fire hit, but a wussy swing for 30 to Hit and 14 Damage.

 

[Rhun]

Hearing Kirrg's roar, Duroin takes a few steps as he again raises his weapons, setting up a possible flanking scenario as Kirrg emerges from the ruined stables. The dwarf slashes at the massive beast with both axe and sword, aiming for vital spots in the creature's anatomy.



Delay to move/attack in unison with Kirrg, 5' step to N8, full attack vrs Manticore
AC21 (dodge), HP24/45
Waraxe +9 (1d10+2/x3) +2d6 sneak attack AND (magic) Shorsword +9 (1d6+2/19-20) - ? + 2d6 sneak attack

 

[hero4hire]

Ah I see I goofed and put Duroin at M6 and he stated M8

 

[s@squ@tch]

Virashil, Sorcerer 5, Hp: 4/21

Virashil leans backward against the wall behind her, propping herself up temporarily, as the exploits of the day so far have drained her. She sheathes her longsword, as the melee threat has been dealt with.

Her magic abilities being mostly drained, she reaches into her belt pouch for the last remaining vial of the healing liquid inside.

Clutching it to her mouth, she drinks deeply from the vial. Then immediately chokes a bit,"GAH," this potion doesn't quite taste like what it should. She is going to track down the merchant she bought this from when she gets a chance -- That snake oil salesman is going to freeze for this. , she thinks to herself.

[D]ddd[/D]
OOC:

Holy lemon of a potion, batman! 2 hp of healing.

CLW potion, round 5 (1d8+1=2)

 

[EvolutionKB]

Sir Jonathan 7/55 0/10 DDP

Sir Jonathan smiles at Virashil's tactics, her magic drained the creature's strength. He was sure it would rake him with it's deadly claws. They just instead just scrape upon his armor. He cries to his friends, "Let's finish this beast!" He thrusts with his blade toward the creature's vulnerable throat.




WRT granted Leading the attack towards against the manticore. If it hits all other people in the Init after me get a +4 to attack it(sweet for flanking sneak attacking Duroin).19 to hit, 9 damage, +4 to all allies attacks The next ranged attack that come will now be subject to my chronocharm, granting a +4 dodge bonus to AC as an immediate action. Healing to me, should be at 9 hp at the end of my turn.

 

[hero4hire]

Initiatives

5 Jonathan attack with Leading the attack hit for 9 damage
4 Virishal Imbibes potion 2hp healed
Duroin delays
3 Kirrg Move to N5. Smite Attack (+4 Attack, +5 Damage), Power Attack 1, Flank, +16 to Hit, 1d12+11 Damage: And a sure-fire hit, but a wussy swing for 34 to Hit and 14 Damage.
5' step to N8, full attack vs Manticore
Waraxe +11 (1d10+2/x3) +2d6 sneak attack AND (magic) Shorsword +11 (1d6+2/19-20) - ? + 2d6 sneak attack (I didn’t know where the extra +2 came from to make them BOTH +9/+9 instead of +7/+7 while flanking, but both hit anyway) 12 damage and 15 damage
1 Manticore full action to withdraw but you still get AoOs killing it.

Summary
Virishal 15 damage
Duroin 21 damage
Kirrg 12 damage
Jonathan 46 damage

Sir Jonathan smiles at Virashil's tactics, her magic drained the creature's strength. He was sure it would rake him with it's deadly claws. They just instead just scrape upon his armor. He cries to his friends, "Let's finish this beast!" He thrusts with his blade toward the creature's vulnerable throat. The slash cuts deep and exposes the Manticore to his allies.

Virashil leans backward against the wall behind her, propping herself up temporarily, as the exploits of the day so far have drained her. She sheathes her longsword, as the melee threat has been dealt with.

Her magic abilities being mostly drained, she reaches into her belt pouch for the last remaining vial of the healing liquid inside.

Clutching it to her mouth, she drinks deeply from the vial. Then immediately chokes a bit,"GAH," this potion doesn't quite taste like what it should. She is going to track down the merchant she bought this from when she gets a chance -- That snake oil salesman is going to freeze for this. , she thinks to herself.

Kirrg feels bolstered by his rejuvenated body, and he turns his corner and races to face the manticore. "Wait for me, Duroin and Jonathan, let me have at it!" With a feral scream he brings his axe down heavy and hard, knowing his target strikes true. Despite an awkward angle the axeblade hits hard, harder then a normal warrior could muster at such an angle. The Beast howls in rage as it oozes ichor.

Hearing Kirrg's roar, Duroin takes a few steps as he again raises his weapons, setting up a possible flanking scenario as Kirrg emerges from the ruined stables. The dwarf slashes at the massive beast with both axe and sword, aiming for vital spots in the creature's anatomy.

Both weapons tear into the creature’s loins and it howls again this time in agony.

Panicking the creature wobbly tries to take flight away from the barrage of attacks, which only brings the Manticore more pain. Pain and death as it takes to the air and is rained upon by axes and short-swords.

It lies dead in a massive heap unmoving but still pool blood from many wounds.

No Map update needed as we are out of initiative mode. It is humurous to me that when you guys fight soldiers and the like you seem to have a hard time and then when a big bad monster shows you layeth the smack down on thier candy @$$.

Actions?

 

[s@squ@tch]

Virashil, Sorcerer 5, Hp: 6/21

Virashil smiles as she sees the giant beast slump to the ground, dead.

A long sigh escapes her lips.

She drags herself over to her bow, picks it up, dusts it off, then calls to Kirrg,"Kirrg, could you spare a bit of healing?"

"Lets leave the bodies of the minotaur and hobgoblins until we finish with the bugbear."

She moves over to the others by the body of the manticore, unslings her backpack, reaches inside, and grabs the pouch that contained the other healing potions that they took off the marauders in the woods, dropping them into her belt pouch.