Age of Darkness "Orc Rising" (Inactive)

Game Master Shadowrun312

Zorza does not notice much of anything. She is just glad to be out of the inn.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Survival: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

Thas silently walks up on to the scene quiet until she asks, "So where to from here?"

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19
Survival: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

Vernonia spends several minutes running back and forth across the field. Stopping every now and then to circle and area of interest.

She reports back to the group, "It looks like two groups of kobolds were dragging logs that was on fire. That is what set the fields burning. There were about 6 to 8 of them. The trail they left leads back towards town."

"Following their trail sounds like a great place to start. Well done Vernonia, your skills are impressive. I respect the work it must have taken to hone them as such."

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
Survival: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

Aerek nods in agreement with Vernonia's assessment of the situation. He has also come to the same conclusion as her from his own study.

Ruhk merely perches on the Kellid's shoulder, the raven strangely quiet in the presence of the activity taking place around it.

Zorza says, "Well done, Vernonia. Let us follow trail, see where kobolds went."

Zorza tries to follow the trail that Vernonia discovered. Her bow is out and ready for use.

Survival: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

Layla follows the group to where the fire has started.

She draws her rapier ready to fight.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

Survival: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

"Forward and on ward then let fight off these fowl beasts."

The group’s overall survival skill was very impressive and resulted in an easy path straight towards the kobolds. After only a short walk, you were hot on the trail of the kobolds heading back towards town. The information leads you to believe the kobolds were relaxed and taking their time. You were approaching the mini village outside the town, all of 3 houses could be spotted.

Stealth DC B: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
Stealth DC A: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

You realize that you were marching forward and have not stealth, but were not expecting to spot them so quickly. You have enough time to stealth before your approach.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Stealth: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

Vernonia spots 7 kobold and attempts to hide.

Stealth: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

As she looks back over her shoulder to warn the others she steps into a hole, starts to fall, slams her head into a tree, shouts out in pain, falls over into the bushes, and yells "There they are!"

Zorza marches along clumsily without a care in the world.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13 (+1 more if looking for magical traps)
Stealth: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12 (+2 more in overgrowth)

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

"Quiet, let's get um. "

Stealth: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Layla runs over to vernonia and checks on her.

She asks are you ok?

She helps vernonia up and we head back to the mini village.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
stealth: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

Thasitalia does nothing to stealth anywhere. She hangs back hiding in the substantial cover or tall grass if possible and readies her crossbow.

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19

”Sorry for my delay, be under the weather.”

Kobolds Perception towards Group: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Other Kobold Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

Surprisingly evening the half-wit kobolds had the chance to spot Vernonia as she practically informs the village of their arrival. They all turn in the direction of the group but they don’t scatter, they begin to engage in combat, moving in a hap hazard strategic tactic, drawing their weapons because they were startled by the Yelping of Vernonia, the torches hitting the ground.

Round 1

”Init Check”

6 Kobolds Init: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
1 Kobold A Init: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

”Thasitalia, because you said you readied your crossbow you have one shot before Init begins, they are flat footed for your attack”

6 Kobolds: AC 15, touch 12, flat-footed 14
1 Kobold A: AC 17, touch 14, flat-footed 14

Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

Crossbow:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Initiative:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Thasitalia is surprised to see her crossbow even still works, despite her bolt failing to come close to hitting its mark.

Initiative: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

int: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

Zorza moves as sluggishly as a kobold. She continues to hold her bow, but fails to react.

Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Init: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Initiative Order
Layla Rayne =24
Aerek =17
Kobold A =16
Hung Dong 2 =11
Vernonia Banks =9
Thasitalia =9
Madam Zoraz =4
Kobolds x 6 =4

”Thanks Vernonia for the init order”

Pre-Init

Moments before the kobolds begin to move towards the group, a crossbow bolt flies past the kobolds head, an attempted warning shot supposedly.

Init Order:

Layla 24
Aerek: 17
Kobold A: 16
Hung: 11
Vernonia: 9 (Fraction faster than Thasitalia)
Thasitalia: 9
Kobold Group: 4
Zorza: 4

Round 1

Alright kick some butt

Cursing in Elvish, Vernonia stands up. Wincing at the pain from the bump on her head she pulls her bow out and starts looking for targets.

Layla approaches the kobolds and starts attacking with her rapier.

attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Longsword: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Aerek charges the first kobold that he can. As part of the charge, he uses kinetic fist. Ruhk flies off his shoulder and circles the battle overhead.

Kinetic Fist: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15; +2 to hit (already included), -2 to AC
Damage: 1d3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 41d6 ⇒ 1; 5 damage total

Shall I wait until Kobold A and Thas have posted?

@Zorza it depends on what you are trying to do, I would suggest that you post anyways, and if adjustments are needed I will accommodate for partial corrections if needed. I typically try to write out the combat basics before the encounter with minor adjustments so my NPC don't change up there mind because of something you did, unless they have pre-knowledge of it before hand.

I am finishing up everything right now so I will post once you update Zorza

Zorza aims for a kobold minion and shoots.

Short Bow: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 231d6 ⇒ 1
Confirm Crit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
Crit Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 1) = 2

Init Order:
Layla 24
Aerek: 17
Kobold A: 16
Hung: 11
Vernonia: 9 (Fraction faster than Thasitalia)
Thasitalia: 9
Kobold Group: 4
Zorza: 4

Round 1

Layla takes no time moving in and striking at the kobolds with her rapier, though she didn’t forsee the kobolds ability to dodge her attack. Layla plans her next attack.

Aerek display the feat of a warrior, charging in with a fist of stone catching one of the kobolds off guard, crushing in his face with one hit. Surely the kobold still stands but he is completely on his last limb; disabled. He finds his planting right next to the lady Layla.

Kobold A (boss) moves in to strike at Aerek since he appears to be the largest threat, positioning himself behind Aerek on his approach, flanking with the injured Kobold.

Kobold(boss) Shortsword: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17 "Hits, Aerek"
Kobold (boss) Damage: 1d4 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + (4) = 5 ”Sneak Attack,”

Hung moves in for the kill right behind Kobold (boss), now flanking him with Aerek , granting a +2 to hit, still finds his blade fails to connect but only by a mere close call.

Vernonia finds her footing and searches for that everlasting strike of death that she so wishes to provide the evil little kobolds.

Thasitalia watches the combat to evaluate the situation and look for anyone that may need some help or healing. She does this all while loading her crossbow and popping off another shot.

Crossbow: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 [ooc] "misses kobold"
Crossbow Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 2

At this point in time, the kobolds are now in range with Layla and Aerek but have yet to get in range with the rest of the group. A smashing blow by Aerek makes each of them question their motives before they continue, although they do continue. They begin to surround Layla and Aerek, and appear to be smart enough to not provoke attacks of Opportunity as they move in and avoid stepping through threatened squares, flanking both Aerek and Layla. The Injured one in front of Aerek, and one behind Layla and one on the outside of each. The injured kobold only stares at Aerek, and shivers in fear as to his next strike, but doesn’t move.

Diagram:

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Kobold 1 of 6 Attack, Layla: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 ”Flanking, miss”
Kobold 1 of 6 Damage, Layla: 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0

Kobold 2 of 6 Attack, Layla: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17 ”Hit”
Kobold 2 of 6 Damage, Layla: 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (6) - 1 = 5

Kobold 3 of 6 Attack, Layla: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23 ”Flanking”
Kobold 3 of 6 Attack, Layla: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11 ”Hit, non-critical”
Kobold 3 of 6 Damage, Layla: 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1

Kobold 4 of 6 Attack, Aerek: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 ”Flanking, miss”
Kobold 4 of 6 Damage, Aerek: 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0

Kobold 5 of 6 Attack, Aerek ”Disabled”

Kobold 6 of 6 Attack, Aerek: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12 ”Hit”
Kobold 6 of 6 Damage, Aerek: 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1

Zorza stands back and unleashes a beautiful shot, hitting the kobold dead center of his back helping out Layla. Her shot was precise and true, as the kobold yelps in pain, though his crappy padded leather spine was enough to reduce the penetration of the attack deep into his body. ”flavor text, still takes 2 points of dmg”

Layla takes 5 points of damage and Aerek Takes 6 points of damage

"Round 2"

Round Two

Madam Zorza switches to her short sword for close combat in engages the nearest kobold.

Short Sword: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 161d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Is Vernonia the B on the diagram?

I was waiting for the kobolds to act before Thas acted

Round 1

Thas takes the chance to approach the melee. Stopping along side Vernonia, Thas reaches out her hand spilling forth a vivid cone of colors enveloping three of the four kobolds standing next to Aerek

Cast defensively concentration check DC 171d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22 'success'

DC 16 Will save or bad stuff for three kobolds

Couldn't see the flank at first... I was like, 'How in the heck?' But I caught it... Man, I'm getting old.

See... I forgot to post my actions for this round.

Aerek turns his attention to the kobold that attacked him from behind, a smile forming through the grimace of pain on his face.

Aerek takes a full-round action as he uses kinetic fist to unleash an elemental flurry on the kobold leader.
Elemental Flurry: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (6) + 0 = 61d20 + 0 ⇒ (5) + 0 = 5
Damage: 1d3 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + (5) = 81d3 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + (5) = 6

Where is the GM?

He called the game off.

Yes, it seems that some players were not posting regularly enough.