I have added Ayerth to the map and adjusted it slightly. The surprise round has begun. The watch towers heard something just as you came onto the scene. It was Myron and Valor, bandits unknown to your group, coming back from patrol. They bandits remain surprised and do not act in the surprise round.
Everyone may take a single Standard or Move Action. Following that Group 1 is up, and may take their First Round Actions as well.
36 hour clock is ticking for Surprise Round and Group 1 Actions.
Group 1 Orin, Ayerth, Echo, Ser Brandon, Silas
Group 2 Brann, Myron, Irakli
Group 3 Alaric, Valor, Grailmont
Group 4 Sleepers
Ayerth realizes that the man in the platform probably has partial concealment/cover. He will cast magic missile at the signal ensuring a successful hit, thus hopefully encouraging the target to surrender.
Silas flings a ball of fire at the right side watch tower.
As everyone moved into position, Grailmont made the call, Go, go, go. watching the others stream forth, preparing his own charge into the fray.
Everyone, the go call has been made. Group 1 is up, 33 hours remaining.
Everyone not in Group 1 still has a Surprise Round action, post it up now or lose it to combat jitters. Once the bandits act with Group 2 it is gone for good.
Silas flings a ball of fire at the right side watch tower.
The right/East most watch tower is the one Brann is standing on, Alaric is on the left/West tower. Pudge is sleeping by the wagon. The bandits' horses are North of the map while the river and track are to the South.
Roll your Ranged Touch attack vs AC 2 to hit the platform, no range modifier for the spell. Then Roll your Damage, and I will make the Fort Save for the platform, to determine if it catches fire. The initial strike will illuminate the equivalent area as a torch if it catches aflame.
Round 1: Silas points and mumbles, and the ground around the sleeping bandits slowly coalesces into a small earth elemental.
vs DC 15 the platform catches fire, startling Brann.
for 12 points total damage to the platform thus far.
The map is updated, the earth elemental is forming. Next player uses this map, the player after him uses the changed map that he posts, the next uses that new map, and so on etc. down the line.
Knocks an arrow and aims at Brann and let's it go
This is the surprise round move
Irakli forgot to include his Sneak Attack damage from the bowshot. The bandits are flat-footed until the act.
Ser Brandon throws off the cloth covering hismligh enchanted shield.
On his turn he charges forward to attach the bandit before attempting to impale the spring bandit on the tip of his lance.
vs AC for x3=30
Orin gestures with his free left hand and speaks with a firm voice but no louder than necessary "Chwmpas o Gewri."
Ser Brandon throws off the cloth covering hismligh enchanted shield.
On his turn he charges forward to attach the bandit before attempting to impale the spring bandit on the tip of his lance.
Ser will not be able to charge on his mount due to the difficult terrain the mount faces, being a large creature.
He can charge on foot, the terrain does not hinder a medium creature. He would not get his normal mounted bonuses though.
I take it Ser is using his surprise round to uncover his shield. If he wished he could combine that with a single move action, if desired. It would allow him to close on Kressle and perhaps challenge her directly if desired.
I have added Ayerth to the map and adjusted it slightly. The surprise round has begun. The watch towers heard something just as you came onto the scene. It was Myron and Valor, bandits unknown to your group, coming back from patrol. They bandits remain surprised and do not act in the surprise round.
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Everyone may take a single Standard or Move Action. Following that Group 1 is up, and may take their First Round Actions as well.
36 hour clock is ticking for Surprise Round and Group 1 Actions.
Group 1 Orin, Ayerth, Echo, Ser Brandon, Silas
Group 2 Brann, Myron, Irakli
Group 3 Alaric, Valor, Grailmont
Group 4 Sleepers
Grailmont stares over the log at the people laying on the ground, awaiting to darken his blade, and the earth.
OK, we are waiting for Ser to determine what he wanted to do for his round, since he could not charge his mount through the forest undergrowth. This will finish out Group 1.
I will go ahead and combine his actions with those of which is Up now.
The burning embers atop the platform spreads, becoming a full fire similar to the campfire, spreading light in a 30' range, dim light 60' out.
Need actions from Ser and Irakli at this time, clock reset 36 hours.
Ser Brandon rides forward tossing the exposing his shield glowing in light. He stabs at the foe sleeping at his feet with his lance stabbing through the helpless enemy.
For a total of 36 damage
What? works for me :-/
Ser Brandon rushes his mount forward in the dim light, the horse roughly shoving Grailmont out of position as he tries to reach the same target. The mounted knight thrusts his lance into and through the bandit's chest, six inches into the ground underneath. The bandit struggles but a moment, , coughs up a bit of blood and lays still.
Irakli moves up chasing his quarry, the arrow barely striking the man, a shallow wound across the thigh and into the brush beyond. The man screams with the pain, adding to the noise rising in the encampment.
the arrow landing in the sands before the log.
is up now, which is Grailmont. 36 hour clock is set.
Grailmont climbed over the log carefully as to not let his shield become the center of gravity and his face one with the earth. He then dashed over to the sleeping bandit and pointed his blade down, striking the bandit in the chest.
Group 4, The Sleepers
Pudge
Yoshiri
Breeg
Kressle
Grelm never awakens from his sleep and does not realize he now faces an eternal sleep.
Lanthan awakens as Grailmont's sword pierces his chest, still resting within it. The man responds in an utter panic, screaming at the top of his lungs
Pudge rolls over, muttering, Leave me be, the pies are cooling...
Yoshiri startles awake, taking a moment to clear his eyes, then clumsily gets to his feet. His eyes seem fixated on the flames rising from the platform, a strange smile on his face.
Breeg is more slow to waking, sitting up and complaining, Shut up the gods cursed you blast dammed fool. Seeing the attackers, he grabs for his weapons, still prone by his log.
Kressle springs alert at the noise, rolling over and up to her feet, snatching up her axes from the log by her head. Bring it little man she calls, seeing Grailmont over Lanthan. That one's my sweet piece, get your own.
The bandits seem to fail to notice the small mound of earth forming as Silas completes his spell, the creature looking like a stumpy little doll of dirt, with clumpy fists of packed gravel.
is up NOW 36 hour clock set.
Ser Brandon
You and me Kressle, we will settle this! Hyah! he challenges the bandit. Guiding Shadowmist over to their new target, he ignore the attacks from other other foes on his way over!
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Orin hops the log, , fearlessly stopping near or under the burning watchtower and flings his left hand out, uttering "Llosgi Dwylo."
Ser, remember you had an additional space for the horse, which you need to remember to take into account when moving on the map. As it is you are roughly trouncing through the area. As such, skill checks are required.
Success
Success
Success
Ser releases his lance in his dead foe, the shaft wobbling in the air, a makeshift flagpole, then leaps his mount past Grailmont, over his pinned foe, taking aim at Kressle and ignoring the challenge issued to Grailmont. He rushes forward, the horse biting at her but missing while he himself swings his weapon, catching her heavily in the shoulder, nearly crushing her collarbone.
The horse cries in pain as Brann, unseen in Ser's sudden rush to attack, had thrust out his sword, slashing the large beast as it passed him in his fright.
The bandit turned only to face a gout of flame from the giant dwarf. The flames surge forward, the fan of heat and flame washing over the ground as the dwarf sweeps his foes.
Brann tries to leap back from the flames, too slowly as they wash over his chest and face but for only a few telling moments. , taking less damage though still enough to scorch his lungs, ending his struggles.
The screaming Lanthan likewise shrinks back from the flames, still twisting on Grailmont's blade. , taking less damage and nearly passing out from the terrible combination of heat, flame, and blade. Sobbing and gasping he cries, Please sweet merciful Desna, save me...
Silas sends his Earth Elemental to make a non-lethal attack against Breeg.
And then he waits to see if anyone surrenders after Echo's demands, flinging a ball of fire at the closest bandit who chooses to keep fleeing.
Ayerth hears the man call out to Desna
Is his heart true? But if so why fall in line with this filth!?
Ayerth indeed senses the man is telling his faith true. It would likewise seem the man truly believes you are assassins sent by Queen-Sister Natala to kill him.
Ayerth, do you wish the observation to be your only action this round, or do you wish to follow up from there?
"While I doubt that man is the King of Brevoy and mentally ill, his heart is not evil and should be spared!"
Ayerth describes the man to be spared so that his companions may know him.
Fired at closest threat!
Echo's call to surrender meets with some resistance.
None of the bandits take him up on the offer, at least none yet.
Silas holds his action until he sees Kressle fighting with Ser Brandon, then hurls a flaming ball at her, barely missing as the shot skirts between the pair, striking the stump beyond for , causing the stump to catch fire.
At the same time the platform fire continues to spread, threatening to catch the tree alight, potentially a threat to the entire area. Burning embers and bits of wood are catching at the still air, falling or wafting on the rising hot currents into the leafy canopy. A charred floorboard drops free of the platform, landing atop the oiled canvas covering the stolen goods and supplies piled around the tree trunk.
Orin attempts to keep the flaming brands out of his enlarged beard and bushy mane, doing so but realizing he is much too close for comfort.
Ayerth's shot strikes Myron as the bandit approaches, the bandit aiming at Echo, failing to notice the elf in the brush.
Myron fires another shot at Echo, now illuminated by the growing fire on the platform. His shot misses, partially due to the log but more to do with the arrow he finds piercing his side.
Clock reset 36 hours
Group 1 Orin, Ayerth, Echo, Ser Brandon, Silas
Group 2 Myron, Irakli,
Group 3 Alaric, Valor, Grailmont
Group 4 Pudge, Kressle, Breeg
Irakli's arrow misses the mark, flying past the combat and into the woods beyond.
For a brief moment, seeing how the battle is faring against the band, thoughts turn to the man's offer of surrender.
Alaric takes aim at Echo's position, launching an arrow halfheartedly then sliding down a guide line to the forest floor. Perhaps Echo's words are having an effect, for it truly seems the bandit's heart is not in this fight.
Valor moves up aside Ser Brandon and his mount, in close almost between the pair and the tree trunk. He hefts his axe and swings to bring his opponents down to size. the blow flies for the horse, but the charger rears at just the right moment to take it's foreleg out of the bandit's arc, the dwarf nearly landing his blow upon the tree instead.
acts now. Clock reset 36 hours
Group 1 Orin, Ayerth, Echo, Ser Brandon, Silas
Group 2 Myron, Irakli,
Group 3 Alaric, Valor, Grailmont
Group 4 Pudge, Kressle, Breeg, Yoshiri
Grailmonts pride overcomes him as he his challenged, drawing his sword from the mans chest and rushes at Kressle, stopping a brief moment before reaching her, doing a short spin, drawing his sword up and across kressle's chest and neck.
Grailmont's sword swing takes a deep gashing path across Kressle's upper body, ending in her neck and drawing a spray of blood that lashes out to reach the warrior, Ser Brandon, and his mount. Gurgling at the cut to her throat, she drops her hand axes, fumbles for a potion on her waist, not realizing that it still sits on the ground nearby with her gear. Her eyes roll up, and she pitches forward, face first into the sandy earth of the encampment.
Pudge finally awakens to the sounds of combat, just in time for Kressle to fall. He screams in panic at these events, unsure of this nightmare he has awoken into. Seeing Echo with a loaded crossbow, he crawls towards the man, calling out to him, gesturing with in an imploring manner and subtle finger gestures, Good friend, please, help me escape this madness.
Breeg sees Kressle fall as the small dirt monstor continues to rain blows at him. Having heard Echo's call to surrender, panic takes the better of him. The bandit tosses down his weapons and calls out I surrender, stop this thing, I give up.
Lanthan lays on the ground, holding he open chest wound, trying to keep it closed, whimpering, She killed me, my Queen killed me, she killed me...
Yoshiri stands staring at the grand fire, mesmerized. Hehh, heh, fire, hehh, heh, fiirree He seems oblivious to anything else transpiring, giggling and mumbling to himself, watching the flames dance as the tree begins to succumb to the blaze.
acts now. Clock reset 36 hours
Group 1 Orin, Ayerth, Echo, Ser Brandon, Silas
Group 2 Myron, Irakli,
Group 3 Alaric, Valor, Grailmont
Group 4 Pudge, Breeg, Lanthan, Yoshiri
Not knowing if the oiled canvas covering the stolen goods and supplies piled around the tree trunk hides anything more flammable, Orin attempts to extinguish, if possible, or remove, if not, the oiled tarp and put out the fire in the immediate vicinity while thinking to himself, Oh Torag, I cannot say I am fond of trees, but let us not burn down fey homes or signal to everyone for miles where we are.
If anyone still hasn't surrendered, Silas will pick the furthest one, fling fire at them and direct the elemental to attack.
Orin manages to put out the flames licking at the supplies under the tree, and realizes that if something is not done quickly, the platform will engulf the tree and with it become a danger to the surrounding trees.
Not realizing Orin is trying to persuade the dwarf to surrender, Silas lets off his last fiery ball at Valor, striking him in the chest. The elemental continues to strike at Breeg, a heavy shot to the gut that doubles the surrendering bandit over and collapsing to the ground.
Echo fails his save vs Pudge's Charm, even with the combat bonus, and finds himself wishing to befriend the man. He regrets his harsh words to the man, and finds himself wanting to help the man to safety.
Ser Brandon becomes flustered at the attack against his horse, going on the defensive. Total Defense
Ayerth likewise goes into Total Defense mode, watching the tableu unfold between Pudge, Echo, and Myron.
Myron, seeing Pudge gaining a hold on the caster, aims his bow at the other caster, calling to his allies Quick, fall back, your friend can help us get out of here. He moves towards Alaric, holding his shot until someone threatens the group.
acts now. Clock reset 36 hours
Group 1 Orin, Ayerth, Echo, Ser Brandon, Silas
Group 2 Myron, Irakli,
Group 3 Alaric, Valor, Grailmont
Group 4 Pudge, Breeg, Lanthan, Yoshiri
He would have seen the casting thanks to his low light vision, but the range from the light source still blankets the caster in dim light, so it is not possible to identify the spell cast.
While the deadline is past, I will allow this change to Ayerth's actions. Consider it your freebie.
striking true
Ayerth's arrow strikes the rotund caster as he crawls across the ground, the arrow grazing the back of his shoulder. His cry of pain startles Echo, concern crossing his face as his friend is attacked by the Baron's own people.
"He has cast a spell your grace. Possibly upon you even."
Puts his bow away and pulls out his dagger (masterwork one) and gets ready to see if combat needs to go one or if all has surrendered. Keeps an eyes on the remaining seeing what is going to transpire.
Irakli watches as Yoshiri seems to be mesmerized by the blaze consuming the platform.
Alaric moves for the cover of the wagon, bow out but not yet firing at any presenting targets.
Valor spits at the enlarged dwarf and mutters back in Common, Stuff your axe sideways shaft slider.* He swings his axe again at Ser Brandon's mount. striking again for
Ser Brandon manages to maintain control of his mount, but roars in outrage at the bandit's actions.
acts now. Clock reset 36 hours
Group 1 Orin, Ayerth, Echo, Ser Brandon, Silas
Group 2 Myron, Irakli,
Group 3 Alaric, Valor, Grailmont
Group 4 Pudge, Breeg, Lanthan, Yoshiri
Grailmont looked down at Kressle, a bit upset with himself that he won't be able to questions her, he spat on her body and stepped on her, running over to valor, narrowing his vision as he swung his blade down upon valor