Van drops his hammer to the ground and draws his axe in the tight fighting quarters, then takes a swing at the giant!
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Kraygan wheels Haggis back and thrusts his lance forward twice more into the same bruised spot on the giant's chest. Each thrust cracks more large ribs than the last, causing the giant's eyes to bulge from his head as he gasps for breath.
Haggis attempts to ram the giant also but ends up getting swatted away by a dirty, crusty hand.
Seeing the giant about to fall Wren breaks invisibility long enough to place a well-aimed arrow into the hill giant's neck. Stumbling backwards the wheezing giant falls over the ledge, smashing his head and back against the strewn boulders below. He stares up at Wren with lifeless eyes as he breathes no more.
The manticore and Umlo rush to near where the giant stood and assume defensive positions.
You going to save some fer the rest of us? Umlo says with a smile as he elbows Kraygan The elf seems kinda handy also, but don't tell him that.
Curse of Melancholy -2 to att; weapon damage; saves; skill checks; ability checks.
Manticore (36/39; cursed)
Wren (Cursed)
Vanderhoff (G)(45/45)
Jorgan (B)(56/57)
Torgan (Y) (56/58; cursed)
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Ogrekin
Hill Giants ()
Dire wolves
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Kraygan (R)(56/56)
Umlo (60/60; cursed)
Torgan hustles down past the fallen body of the giant, hearing the Jolly Green Giant lifting the portcullis to the south. "Oi! We got reinforcements!" he yells to the rest of his brood.
Vanderhoff looks at the retreating figure of Torgan in confusion, then turns the corner and begins heading down the stair, hoping to enter a room containing the portcullis mechanism.
Kraygan gives a cry of both victory and surprise as the giant topples over the parapets and crashes to the courtyard below. If his company in the Janderhoff cavalry could only see him now!
At Umlo's ribbing he looks down from his saddle at the ragged, shaved dwarf. His own shaggy beard bristles with pride, but also conceals a self-conscious blush. It wasn't often that he received praise from another dwarf, even his cousins, and coming from family was different. "Well I.. uhh.. " Suddenly uncomfortable, he clears his throat and sweeps his lance toward the stairs. "Plenty more 'bout to come through the gate. Maybe we.. I mean all o' us.. should go welcome 'em?"
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Torgan runs along the walkway to check out the giant down below with Jorgan in tow as Vanderhoff finds a small set of stairs leading down into the building.
As Vanderhoff enters it looks as if The fort’s soldiers would muster in this hall at mealtimes and before going on duty. Now the giants and ogres primarily use it as a garbage dump and to get to the mess hall
or outer bailey. Piles of cracked bones, discarded hides, rotten meat, and other refuse are heaped along the walls, filling the air with an overwhelming stench. To the southeast, a narrow staircase ascends to an open rooftop overlooking the inner ward.
The hill giant below tries once again to lift the immense gate.
With a creak of gears the gate finally begins to lift as the giant holds it long enough for the ogrekin and wolves to get through. Just as their is enough room the large dire wolves push past the hill giant, nearly knocking him off his feet. The deformed ogrekin quickly follow suit as they pat the hill giant as they pass. One laughs hysterically. Well done Gorb! We gots em now! Two of the wolves dart off towards the opposite stairs as one of the wolves begins to squeeze it's large frame up towards Torgan. As Torgan turns the corner he comes face to face with a snarling wolf that quickly snaps at his heels.
Once everyone is through the giant ducks under the gate and strides forward. The heavy, rusty portcullis slams back down into the dirt, leaving a small dust cloud rising in the air.
Curse of Melancholy -2 to att; weapon damage; saves; skill checks; ability checks.
Manticore (36/39; cursed)
Wren (Cursed)
Vanderhoff (G)(45/45)
Jorgan (B)(56/57)
Torgan (Y) (56/58; cursed)
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Ogrekin
Hill Giants ()
Dire wolves
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Kraygan (R)(56/56)
Umlo (60/60; cursed)
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Round 4, Init 2
Wren sees the wolves below him. He reaches into his 'sack, draws a goblin skull bomb and drops it on the red wolf.
touch to hit;
fire damage & DC15 reflex vs. catching on fire.
He 5' flaps towards the roof.
HP: 37/37
AC: 18 (+4 w/mage armor)
Effects: mage armor,heroism
Right: bow
Left:
Acid 3/6 used
[ dice]1d20+8[/dice] to hit;
[ dice]1d8+1[/dice] damage.
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"I'm comin'!" yells Torgan as he breaks into a full run, but as he is about to turn towards the steps, a shaggy brown-haired wolf quickly runs up to meet him. "Oi! Calm down doggy. I'm yer friend. These ogres ain't!" he yells, trying to convince the wolf to join his side.
As the creature growls at him, Torgan sheathes his weapons and tries to keep the wolf from attacking him for the moment, hoping to turn the creature upon its savage owners. "I love a good wolf, but me family is dedicated t' th' yaks. If ye want a proper life, then aid us, wolf. Call yer friends to our aid an' we will give you th' hunt o' yer life." Torgan tries to reason with the creature as he uses calm voices and an empty hand.
Assessing the next wave of enemies, and noting some split off toward the northern stairs, Kraygan calls to Umlo. "I know yer itchin' to fight, but ye gotta stay up here and let them wolves come. Once they reach the center I'll lead with a charge. Then ye step up to hold em while I move back to set up another!"
Fishing a potion of barkskin from a pouch at his belt, Kraygan quickly guzzles it down.
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Umlo nods at Kraygan as he moves into position. Beads of sweat form on his brow from the stair workout moments ago.
Got it! He looks up towards Wren and slams the haft of his warhammer into the stone walkway witha thud. THE ELF KNOW ANY GOOD DWARVEN WARSONGS?
As the wolves round the corner the manticore lets loose the last of it's spikes at them.
Three of the spikes slam into the red-furred wolf's side. The force knocks it to the ground with a loud yelp. Just as it begins to stand back up Wren drops a skull bomb directly below him, igniting the wolf in flames and ending it's life. The entire body is consumed by flames, leaving behind nothing more than the creature's glowing skull.
leaning over the walkway Torgan attempts to calm the wolves but ends up doing nothing more than tease them with a fresh kill.
Curse of Melancholy -2 to att; weapon damage; saves; skill checks; ability checks.
Manticore (36/39; cursed)
Wren (Cursed)
Vanderhoff (G)(45/45)
Jorgan (B)(56/57)
Torgan (Y) (56/58; cursed)
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Ogrekin
Hill Giants ()
Dire wolves
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Kraygan (R)(56/56)
Umlo (60/60; cursed)
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THE ELF KNOW ANY GOOD DWARVEN WARSONGS?
"There are no good dwarves drinking songs. Every 'dwarven' song is music that was composed and arranged by elven composers but bastardized by dwarven tune-burglars," Wren hisses, making friendly repartee with Umlo. "The only original dwarven music is composed solely from the random fluctulations of their flatulent backsides."
"If the elves wanna take credit fer 'Plop Plop, Fizz Fizz' they can have it!" Kraygan cranks his arm and sounds his dwarven horn. "HAR!"
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Torgan pops his head over the battlement, taking his eyes off the wolf for a second. "Did one of ye say 'Plop Plop Fizz Fizz'?! Me dad used t' sing that t' Jorgs an' I when we was only 23."
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Unsure if he should explore the building or retreat back upstairs Vanderhoff mills about and has a small look around the garbage heap as he assumes a defensive posture.
Meanwhile up top Jorgan pulls out his wand in anticipation of the upcoming assault as the ogrekin begin to use the wolf as cover. Pushing it aside they begin to squeeze past to assault Torgan with their wicked looking hooks.
The hook extends past Torgan, scraping at his hip, in excruciating pain as the Hill giant below finds the scattered pile of boulders, covered by a dead hill giant. Snorting with pleasure the hill giant grasps one of the boulders from the ground and takes aim at Wren.
The wolves continue to circle around from all sides as the wolf near Torgan snaps it's razor sharp maw around the corner at the dwarf.
+ Trip
The wolf catches hold and nearly drags Torgan to the ground, but his footing remains strong as ever.
Curse of Melancholy -2 to att; weapon damage; saves; skill checks; ability checks.
Manticore (36/39; cursed)
Wren (Cursed)
Vanderhoff (G)(45/45)
Jorgan (B)(56/57)
Torgan (Y) (29/58; cursed)
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Ogrekin
Hill Giants ()
Dire wolves
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Kraygan (R)(56/56)
Umlo (60/60; cursed)
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Round 5, Init 2
Wren sees the giant with rock below him and recognizes he needs something far stupider than he to engage it so it's not tossing rock at him.
"Giant in the courtyard! With a rock!" Piddlespot that.
Wren circles around to the protected side of the building to shoot at the green wolf.
to hit;
damage.
HP: 37/37
AC: 18 (+4 w/mage armor)
Effects: mage armor,heroism
Right: bow
Left:
Acid 3/6 used
[ dice]1d20+8[/dice] to hit;
[ dice]1d8+1[/dice] damage.
Lance at the ready, Kraygan waits for an enemy to approach from the north.
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Kraygan and Umlo readies a charge as he watches a wolf approach from the north.
The manticore leaps onto the roof where Wren was and pounces down onto the hill giant with the boulder.
Not used to having clipped wings the manticore's footing becomes unstable as it hits the roof. A shingle comes loose causing the manticore to do a dwarven roll to the ground near the giant.
Shaking it's head from the fall the manticore snaps it's jaws at the giant to try and take it's attention from Wren.
The manticore grabs ahold of the giant's leg, raking long lines of flesh with it's teeth.
Circling out of the boulder throwing giant's sight Wren spots a wolf sneaking up the back stairs. Taking aim he is able to stick an arrow into it's back haunch while Joran uses the wand to heal Torgan's injuries.
Curse of Melancholy -2 to att; weapon damage; saves; skill checks; ability checks.
Manticore (32/39; cursed)
Wren (Cursed)
Vanderhoff (G)(45/45)
Jorgan (B)(56/57)
Torgan (Y) (32/58; cursed)
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Ogrekin
Hill Giants (-11)
Dire wolves (Green -8)
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Kraygan (R)(56/56)- ready charge
Umlo (60/60; cursed)
Hearing the commotion outside and assuming the giants have broke through, Vanderhoff curses to himself, then darts thoward the door and opens it.
Torgan quickly draws his wrappings as he tells to his brother to step back. "Oi! Let's bottleneck 'em on th' wall."
The dwarf will lash out at the ogrekin before stepping back.
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Rushing to his clan's aid Vanderhoff opens the door and comes face to face with a deformed ogrekin. This ogrekin has scaly skin that almost seems to be peeling from it's body in large swathes.
Torgan dives in with Aggrimosh and Brinya's Love, able to land a blow with each on the grotesque giant. Aggrimosh splinters it's makeshift wooden armor with ease, leaving it groaning in pain while Jorgan and Torgan step even further away.
The Ogrekin lash out at the dwarves with their gore covered hooks.
The hooks snag at Torgan and the unsuspecting Vanderhoff, ripping their sides open along their ribs, causing excruciating pain.
The hill giant turns it's attention to the wolf as it slams the boulder down at the Manticore.
the manticore darts to the left dodging the first blow from the large rock, but the giant quickly sweeps to the side, clipping the back end of the manticore, knocking it to the ground momentarily.
The dire wolf near Torgan leans back and uses the wall as a bit of leverage with it's hind legs as it leaps into the air.
The nimble wolf lands in between Jorgan and Kraygan, blocking the dwarves in as the wolf to the north continues to slowly make it's way up the walkway.
Watching the wolf squeeze through Kraygan sets Haggis off at breakneck speed towards it. Dropping his lance down Kraygan skewers the hungry wolf straight through it's throat.
Curse of Melancholy -2 to att; weapon damage; saves; skill checks; ability checks.
Manticore (18/39; cursed)
Wren (Cursed)
Vanderhoff (G)(24/45)
Jorgan (B)(56/57)
Torgan (Y) (15/58; cursed)
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Ogrekin (Purple -17)
Hill Giants (-11)
Dire wolves (Green -8)
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Kraygan (R)(56/56)
Umlo (60/60; cursed)
"Angraad damn you, you ugly c@&~&~~@@&!" Van rages as he's hit. Lifting his axe high, he swings at the ogrekin.
He then swiftly calls on the fervor of his faith to heal himself.
Torgan scowls as the Ogre Hook barely glances off his breastplate, thankful for the training from his kin. "Aye, me father's words on fighting giants is paying off. Kray, ye got th' wolf?" he asks of the other blonde dwarf as he keeps his eyes on the ogrekin in front of him.
"Either way, this one's mine!" he bellows, leaping on the creature and trying to smash and stab it into submission.
Wheeling Haggis about, Kraygan charges past Umlo again. "Umlo, follow Vanderhoff!" He cries as he races back across the wall at the wolf.
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Kraygan whips Haggis around and charges the wolf near Jorgan. Kraygan's lance pierces through the wolf's rib's, shattering out the opposite side, hurling the wolf off the walkway.
Umlo sighs at the thought of more stairs as he rushes down them as quickly as possible to end up on Vanderhoff's heels. Umlo watches Vanderhoff smashes his hammer against the ogrekin's armor to no effect. Grimacing the dwarf quickly heals his wounds.
Torgan takes the opportunity to end the violet hued ogrekin's life as Aggrimosh caves it's skull in through the side.
The manticore fends for it's life as it bites and claws at the hill giant.
The hill giant kicks the manticore away as it would a frenzied cat in it's path, leaving little more than small scratches on it's tough skin.
Jorgan continues to heal his brother.
Curse of Melancholy -2 to att; weapon damage; saves; skill checks; ability checks.
Manticore (18/39; cursed)
Wren (Cursed)
Vanderhoff (G)(35/45)
Jorgan (B)(56/57)
Torgan (Y) (35/58; cursed)
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Ogrekin
Hill Giants (-11)
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Kraygan (R)(56/56)
Umlo (60/60; cursed)
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Wren's arrow clatters harmlessly off of the ogrekin's wooden armor. The two ogrekin continue to push forward with their hooks as the blue ogrekin calls out to the Hill Giant. We gots em now Gorb!
The jagged hooks snag into the two dwarves back's, nearly impaling them. Meanwhile the hillgiant below continues to try and smash the manticore's head in with a boulder.
I kill winged cat. Give meat to Mubs.... The giant says through labored breaths.
The manticore takes another vicious blow from the hard rock. Blood flows freely into it's eyes as it's useless wings remain limp at it's side. It looks up at the dwarves with a sense of pride and calmness as it stands close to death's door.
Curse of Melancholy -2 to att; weapon damage; saves; skill checks; ability checks.
Manticore (7/39; cursed)
Wren (Cursed)
Vanderhoff (G)(14/45)
Jorgan (B)(56/57)
Torgan (Y) (15/58; cursed)
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Ogrekin
Hill Giants (-11)
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Kraygan (R)(56/56)
Umlo (60/60; cursed)
"Torgan! Jorgan!" Kraygan calls to his cousins after witnessing one of them take a bloody wound. "Withdraw behind me so I kin charge!"
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Round 7, Init 2
Wren floats around to get a better look at things and see what the giant is up to. He catches a sight of the giant pummeling the 'core and does stupid and dumb things.
"Hey GIANT!! I just killed Mubs. He dead. Then we're going to eat him," Wren challenges from 30' in the air. Wren waves his free hand while chanting words of power, seeking to distract the giant.
force damage -
HP: 37/37
AC: 18 (+4 w/mage armor)
Effects: mage armor,heroism
Right: bow
Left:
Acid 3/6 used
[ dice]1d20+8[/dice] to hit;
[ dice]1d8+1[/dice] damage.
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Wren catches the giant's attention as three powerful missiles slam right into it's back. The giant turns as it still wields the deadly boulder.
Seeing the giant distracted the manticore tries once again to bite and claw at it.
The manticore gets a good hold onto the giant's knee as it pulls back hard. The giant screams in pain as it lurches down on a knee. It's kneecap hangs precariously by muscle and small bits of skin.
Umlo dives in to Vanderhoff's rescue as he swings his warhammer down hard at the ogrekin.
The thick skinned Ogrekin uses it's hook to deflect Umlo's warhammer to the side causing it to strike the dry ground instead.
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Curse of Melancholy -2 to att; weapon damage; saves; skill checks; ability checks.
Manticore (7/39; cursed)
Wren (Cursed)
Vanderhoff (G)(14/45)
Jorgan (B)(56/57)
Torgan (Y) (15/58; cursed)
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Ogrekin
Hill Giants (-36)
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Kraygan (R)(56/56)
Umlo (60/60; cursed)
As Torgan gets hit by the ogrehook, he falls to a knee. "F*~$ this!" he bellows, standing back up with his weapons, ready to strike, but he hears Kraygan coming to his rescue and the dwarf gladly steps out of the way to allow the charging yak-rider to bring down the remaining ogrekin on the wall.
With the way clear, Kraygan charges across the wall at the ogrekin.
"No one messes with me kin!"
But at the last moment, his lance dips too low and scrapes across the stones!
Jorgan takes the advice and withdraws from the combat, keeping the wand out for his injured clan mates. "Oi, go get 'em!" He then winces as Kray makes some rookie mistakes and misses his target by a long shot. Oof, back to the practice yard. Not that I could handle that stick either though.
Van roars in anger and pain as he swings again, but his wounds are affecting his attacks. He calls on Angradd to heal himself once more.
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Hearing Kraygan, Torgan and Jorgan defend themselves as they retreat behind the yak-riding dwarf.
Setting his lance in it's swivel Kraygan aims it right for the Ogrekin. Mere seconds before he reaches the ogrekin his holster cracks from the impact with the giant moments ago causing the lance to dip dangerously towards the stone. The tip of the lance snags into a crack in the stone and nearly tears Kraygan free from Haggis and launching him into the air once again. The only thing stopping Kraygan from catapulting himself back to Trunau (Again!) is him being buckled in.
Vanderhoff's concentrates more on his wounds as they seem to be slowing him down. The ogrekin ducks beneath his axeblade as it lets out a guttural backwoods chuckle.
The ogrekin retaliate back at the dwarves.
Umlo barely knocks the hook out from around him as Kraygan is still reeling from his blunder. The hook drags across Kraygan's face, ripping and tearing beard along with it.
Turning it's attention to Wren the giant steps back and hurls the boulder at the elf.
The boulder hurls past a wide eyed Wren as the damned thing was the size of the elf.
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Curse of Melancholy -2 to att; weapon damage; saves; skill checks; ability checks.
Manticore (7/39; cursed)
Wren (Cursed)
Vanderhoff (G)(19/45)
Jorgan (B)(56/57)
Torgan (Y) (15/58; cursed)
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Ogrekin
Hill Giants (-36)
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Kraygan (R)(43/56)
Umlo (60/60; cursed)
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The only thing stopping Kraygan from catapulting himself back to Trunau (Again!) is him being buckled in.
Round 8, Init 2
Wren ducks as the giant throws a rock at him...and somehow misses!
Don't know what I expected.
Wren snaps an arrow at the giant, then putters away to safety after giving the 'core a round of respite.
to hit;
damage.
HP: 37/37
AC: 18 (+4 w/mage armor)
Effects: mage armor,heroism
Right: bow
Left:
Acid 3/6 used
[ dice]1d20+8[/dice] to hit;
[ dice]1d8+1[/dice] damage.
Torgan is still quite hurt so Jorgan uses nearly the last of his reserves to heal his wounds.
"Whoah! Nearly went pole vaultin' there!" Kraygan exclaims, just barely recovering from what could have been another epic tale of his ongoing feud with gravity.
He grunts when the ogrekin gets a piece of him, but doesn't let it shake his resolve. Letting Haggis throw his horns first, Kraygan then eases the yak back a step to make room for his lance.
Torgan stows Brinya's Love with a deft movement before drawing his wand of healing as his brother has the same idea. "At least the flyin' elf is 'ated by th' ogres enough that we can just let 'em take potshots." he remarks to Jorgan.
Cupping his hands around his mouth, he bellows to Wren. "Oi! Keep flying in circles! 'E's bound t' run out o' rocks!"
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"Jus' keep in mind that when it runs out o' rocks it might start throwin' turds!" Kraygan offers.
He might be joking.
Van nearly screams in frustration as he misses the ugly half ogre, again. Taking a step to the west, Van motions with his head for Umlos to move into a flanking position, as he swings his acxe at the ogrekin.
Where in everyone else? Are they winning?
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Haggis bucks down and is able to ram his blunt horns into the ogrekin's hip. Pulling back on his reins Kraygan steps Haggis back and punch his lance into the giant's sternum, cracking it.
Down below Umlo takes a couple of swings at the assaulting ogrekin with his warhammer.
Umlo slams his hammer in a downward stroke onto the ogrekin's shoulder, causing it's arm to go severely limp. The manticore uses a last ditch effort to take the giant down in a coordinated effort with Wren.
None of the manticore's attacks do any significant damage as it's claws leave little more than red welts across the giant's thick skin. Wren's arrow on the other hand sticks into the giant's hand. It lets loose a loud yelp as it shakes it's hand fiercely in the air, glaring over in the elf's direction.
Getting his determination back Vanderhoff cleaves his axe right through the Ogrekin's limp vestigial arm, severing it right off. The arm falls uselessly into the dirt below where it twitches for a moment.
Seeing Torgan still injured Jorgan uses the last of his magic to mend his wounds. Torgan begins to think like his brother and draws his own wand along with Brinya's Love.
The two Ogrekin swing their hooks out wide once again at Kraygan and Vanderhoff.
The hook catches Kraygan once again as the ogrekin below seems to be having a bit of trouble even holding it's own Ogre hook. As it raises it the hook dips back towards the ground as it seems in obvious pain.
the large hill giant below ignores the manticore as it move back to the large stone pile to grab another boulder.
Stoopid fairy.... Stoopid cat..... Stoopid Stuntyrunt vermin.
The manticore sees an opportunity and bites at the giant once again.
The manticore snags a hold of the giant's ankle as it walks past towards the boulders.
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Curse of Melancholy -2 to att; weapon damage; saves; skill checks; ability checks.
Manticore (7/39; cursed)
Wren (Cursed)
Vanderhoff (G)(19/45)
Jorgan (B)(56/57)
Torgan (Y) (24/58; cursed)
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Ogrekin (Yellow -25)(Blue -28)
Hill Giants (-43)
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Kraygan (R)(26/56)
Umlo (60/60; cursed)
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Round 9, Init 2
Wren returns to finish what he started with the giant...
to hit;
damage.
...and fails miserably *and* leaves himself open to counterattack.
HP: 37/37
AC: 18 (+4 w/mage armor)
Effects: mage armor,heroism
Right: bow
Left:
Acid 3/6 used
[ dice]1d20+8[/dice] to hit;
[ dice]1d8+1[/dice] damage.
"Argh!!" Kraygan struggles to avoid the ogrekin's hook.
Haggis and Kraygan continue their assault with horn and lance.
"Van and that manticore are gettin' beat up down there. We need to get to them somehow." Jorgan notes to his brother as he taps Torgan with the wand again.
Van looks at Umlo with a mixture of concern and frustration, wondering if the dwarf and sister share certain traits. "Umlo! I meant fer you to move to a flank, like this!" Van bellows, hoping the ogrekin is too stupid to understand the unveiled plan. He then steps southwest into a flanking position and swings hard at the ogrekin.