The Sceptre of Kings-A Heroic Dwarven Quest

[Thels]

"HALT!" Alembregh shouts out, holding his attack, taking a 5foot step back, concentrating his detect evil on the orc. If given the time to continue: "I don't recall you being here by yourself either, greenskin! Yet, if you so desire, we could fight this out together, just you and me! How about that?", holding to take a breath: "I'll call back my comrades, if you satisfy my curiosity. Appearantly, you're quite knowledged about House Temperlain, being able to recognize it's colors. Is it just a general hatred against our kind, or is a personal experience involved in here?"

If the orc continues his merciless attacks, Alembregh foregoes the remainer of his speech, to ready himself for combat once more.

 

[Uriel]

The orc snarls and spits blood from his mouth , watching Alembregh warily, 'Aye, I had troops, until yer blasted Sorcerers killed them.
I know your House, as I know all of the Enemies of my Folk. If you have honor as a Warrior, I would fight you in a Duel, yes.'
The orc pauses and a tattoo on his arm can bee seen by those near, glowing briefly, even as some of his Wounds heal. the orc continues 'I have seen Dwarves of your House, many slave and serve in Cuvaghn under different masters than your King, Dwarf...there is even one here in Urkrag Reggarg...' <Orcish for Black Holt, obviously what these orcs have named their lair>.

<If you want to fight him one on one, I'll reroll Initiative, since fighting has ceased. The Orc seems to expect no mercy, nor want any, though he does seem appreciative of the Fairhandedness that you have offered in a Duel>

 

[Thels]

"I would not be surprised to learn your men were killed while trying to attack my folk. We dwarves do not live for bloodshed, but we're sure to defend our homes. Likewise, me and my friends have come to free our kind of Urkrag Reggarg. Skezzketh, Denzenai, stand back. I don't want anyone interfering. I, prince Alembregh of Temperlain will fight this orc in a fair duel! So I swear by Gorm Gulthyn Care to tell me your name before we get it on, greenskin?" Alembregh speaks forth, keeping his eyes on the orc, ready to anticipate his move.

OOC: Ready action: Smite Evil on the orc the moment he comes within reach. (I assume he does radiate evil?)

 

[Uriel]

OoC:Yes, he is Evil.
Wow, you won Initiative for once . Since you won, do you want to attack first, or are you waiting for him? You are within 5 feet of each other, so you will both get your full attacks(Yep, he's high enough level that he gets more than one).

'I am Hroka Spineripper, Dwarf Prince. I shall be honored to slay you this day...'

Initiative

Alembregh 18
Orc 17

 

[Thels]

"I shall remember this day as the day I slayed Hroka Spineripper!" Alembregh says, as he steps forward, smiting the creature.

 

[Uriel]

The Duel

Alembregh steps forward, slamming the Axe of Temperlain into the mighty Orc twice, a cut along the side and a strong blow to the arm < 12(18 with Smite) and 16 Hp respectively, 34 in total>.

Hroka grunts at this, slamming back with his massive battle maul, hitting twice likewise <23 and 17 HP respectively,40 total.Ouch...damn those two-handed weapons . Hes dishing more damage, but has a lower AC by sevral points... >


next round

Alembregh swings, hitting twice again < 12 and 15HP,27 total>.

Hroka counters with two solid blows to the Dwarf-Prince < 23 and 22 HP respectively, 45 total>.

<Alembregh is now at 45/130, Hroka is at of 40/101.

next round

Alembregh hits with a pair of solid blows <17 and 11 HP, 28 total...>

Hroka, staggered but still up swings a mighty blow <PA, 30 HP>, followed by a second hit <13 HP...leaving Alembregh at 2 HP>.

next round

Feeling his life ebb, Alembregh summons the last bit of his strength and hits the Orc in the neck with the Axe of temperlain <15HP,dead>, severing his head from his body and killing Hroka Spineripper...

All is quiet save for the laboured breathing of Alembregh and the caught breath of his Troop.

 

[Thels]

OOC: Phew, no more duels for today!

Breathing heavy, Alembregh looks from the deheaded corpse to his friends: "Well, that took care of him." Finding a cosy little spot in a corner, Alembregh sits down to rest.

 

[Uriel]

OoC:I will assume the aomeone called for Rament and replaced his watch to the north for a moment.

IC:

Rament rushes to Alembregh's side,usng his powers of healing to Cure his friend.

<Cure Serious for 21,Cure Moderate for 16 and another Cure Serious for 25, Cure Modertae 23HP,...85 HP in total Converted Invisibility Purge, Prayer,Spiritual Weapon (d), Zone of Truth >

 

[Wilphe]

"Hroka Spineripper, I shall keep a place of special mention for you in the epic of our quest," pronounces Elspeth as he falls, though slightly bugged that he got killed before she could get a better genelogy or personal history off of him. She looks at Stori, then at Yurgrok, "I would know more of his Captain's story."

 

[Jarval]

"Yurgrok, if you'd be so good as to help Elspeth with her questions..." Storí directs the sorcerer, then turns his attention to the prince.

"You Highness, if I might be so bold, I would advise against future repetition of such personal challenges. It would be ill if you were to fall before we find the Sceptre." While his tone is mildly chastising, his expression clearly conveys his concern at the Prince's wounds.