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"I offered you gold!" complains Petrune, his growl turning into a whine. "We can work something out. My employers ..."

"...are dead. Just as you will be soon. Be prepared to join your companions," Baas growls.

He moves towards Petrune, getting ready to smash his overstuffed wizarding brain.

Baas flies into a rage.

Attack & Damage: (1d20+11=18, 2d6+8=15)

Can Baas get to Petrune, or are there still a bunch of zombies in the way? If he can't, he will hit the nearest zombie.

Also, Baas needs healing!

Keliwyn of Korvosa wrote:

Sykala wrote:

Baas. wrote:

Baas moves slowly forward, moving at the zombie's speed, trying to knock a few more down before they leave the corridor. He shouts back at the group: "Do we push forward, or do we regroup?"

Hack & Slash: (1d20+9=24, 1d6+4=7)

Sykala answers, "We kill Petrune."

Keliwyn nods his head and says, "In for a cooper, in for a gold," and moves up behind the others.

So, uh, how many zombies are there ahead of us?

Through the rolling fog, you can see the shambling figures of two of Petrune's pets. There may be more but you can't see much beyond a few feet. You can hear the slobbering groans of the restless dead and something else besides ... Petrune's low voice speaking in an inhuman tongue.

Beat initiative 7 to act before Petrune.

Is there enough room for some earthbreaker action?

Initiative: (1d20+2=21)

Baas moves slowly forward, moving at the zombie's speed, trying to knock a few more down before they leave the corridor. He shouts back at the group: "Do we push forward, or do we regroup?"

Hack & Slash: (1d20+9=24, 1d6+4=7)

Fippin will just move in behind Bass and be ready to heal him if he starts to look injured.

Hooray!

To speed things up a bit, I'm going to ask Baas to give us five attack rolls. I don't want everyone waiting while Baas attacks. Everyone else who wants to do something can tell us their intentions for the five rounds.

The zombie that stumbled forward to replace the fallen zombie misses as he attacks Baas.

New round -- Init. Baas (8); Zombies (5).

Baas slashes away at the zombies, hearing cracking bones and rotting flesh giving way to his handaxe.

Attack & Damage: (1d20+8=18, 1d6+3=8, 1d20+8=21, 1d6+3=9, 1d20+8=21, 1d6+3=7, 1d20+8=10, 1d6+3=4, 1d20+8=16, 1d6+3=5)

That should be four good hits!

I'd be okay with that, but I don't really want Sykala to get herself killed here.

Aw. What about Baas?

Speaking of Baas...

His momentum is barely slowed by the weak flailing of rotting arms, seeing the lack of room to maneuver, he draws a throwing axe, attempting to lodge it in what remains of the zombie's skull.

Attack & Damage: (1d20+8=18, 1d6+3=8)

Baas, who are you charging? Are you attempting to overrun the zombies between you and Petrune or are you charging the zombies?

I believe Baas would be charging the nearest whackable thing, which in this case, would be a zombie.

Ixius wrote:

"I say we leave him to his tunnels."

A fleeting look of hope about leaving the tunnels crosses her face, "No! Not natural." Pointing to the advancing undead, "This make jungle sick. Kill Petrune. Gozreh say."

Baas looks deep into Sykala's eyes. The eyes that seemed so familiar. The eyes that have been haunting his dreams for the weeks since leaving Bloodcove. He smiles. One of the few truly earnest smiles he's made since the death of Amiri. He nods at Sykala, releasing all his frustration and his anguish for the first time in years. Catharsis.

Baas charges, earthbreaker held high; he would be the pride of any Shoanti brave, but most importantly, he is the pride of his sister, Amiri.

Initiative: (1d20+2=8)

Baas turns to the group. "Can someone present to me a compelling reason why we should not simply pack up and leave? I am entirely willing to leave this Gods-forsaken jungle once and for all."

His voice lowers to whisper as he continues. "Of course, I am entirely willing to introduce a large, blunt object to Petrune's face as well..."

Baas moves to the front of the group. "Truly, you are a fool if you think you can hold Nightfall by yourself. With Aspis gone and an army of elves at your doorstep, I cannot imagine you holding these buildings for more than a week." Baas chuckles. "Of course, what else could be expected from a mage such as yourself."

The last line is spoken with utter derision.

OK, I'm having a really hard time visualizing what's going on? Is the whole party together? Are we still in the cramped tunnels? Where are the zombies? How far is Baas from them?

If he can, Baas will move to the front of the group, and wait until the time is right to attack.

The barricade resists at first and then comes loose with a crack. Once the barricade has been moved, Baas sees no reason it should have been so difficult.

Who'd have thought Baas' greatest opposition so far would be some boards nailed together to form a door? :D

Baas moves down the tunnel...

No, you do not understand.

The door that is leaning haphazardly against the opening will not budge.

You are correct! :P

Baas will ram the barricade hoping to dislodge it.

Invisible castle isn't working for me. Can someone else roll? 1d20+3

Baas. wrote:

Baas will proceed through the flap, carefully. Again, ready to act on the chance that he sees any opposition.

To Ixius: "Follow close."

I was still editing. Sorry.

Baas attempts to move the boards but they do not budge.

Ah, no worries!

Baas will continued down the tunnel, cautiously.

Baas will proceed through the flap, carefully. Again, ready to act on the chance that he sees any opposition.

To Ixius: "Follow close."

Baas will move towards the quivering wall and prod/knock on it to see if it's hollow or there's something hidden behind it.

"What do do you see?" Ixius asks behind him.

Whoops! Forgot Ixius was following! In that case, Baas would have told Ixius what he saw before readying.

For a moment Baas is completely confused. There does not seem to be any other entrance or exit from this chamber but then he sees a portion of wall to his left quiver a little.

Not sure what could potentially assail him in this tunnel, Baas gets ready for anything. He leans back on all fours, ready to spring forward and tackle whatever it is that might be quivering behind the wall.

"WHO GOES THERE?!" he shouts as he moves to push against the quivering wall.

Covering his nose to avoid the stench, Baas will take a quick look around the room to see if he can find any evidence of Petrune.

Perception: (1d20+8=19)

"Agreed. Let's go." Baas starts making his way down the tunnel.

Baas slams his earthbreaker into the door, using all his momentum in order to attempt to shatter it.

Damage vs. Door: (2d6+18=22)

Already mentally preparing himself to burst through the door, Baas lets out a roar and charges into the building as soon as Keliwyn opens it, ready to srike at Petrune.

Following close behind, Baas again exchanges his bow for the earthbreaker. He approaches the group near the closed door.

"Shall I make an entrance?"

Baas holsters his earthshaker (the first time in a long time) and draws his longbow, ready to loose towards any enemy he sees, moving out of the cabin at the same time.

I think that works; move to sheath, move 30ft, drawing the longbow as I go.

Baas relaxes for the first time in what seems to be an eternity, visibly fatigued and injured. He looks at the others and asks: "Now what?"

Thanks for rolling for me!

Smashy-smashy!

Attack & Damage: (1d20+11=19, 2d6+8=13)

Hope this battle ends soon! I'm running low on rage points!

Baas does what he does best.

Baas' action stands, though he will retract it if the group decides to attempt a more... diplomatic solution to this problem.

Waiting until Ixius has unleashed his flames, Baas then moves to the front of the with his hammer held high, ready to ruin the day of any Nightfall guard who gets in his way.

Attack & Damage: (1d20+11=15, 2d6+8=14)

1 Rage point spent.

May be computerless for up to a week (depending on whether or not I can fix my parents' computer), but I'll try to check in as often as possible. Hopefully I'll be able to fix it and there will be no problems.

"I'd prefer to avoid going into the tunnels myself, but once we get out there, the entire camp will be upon us. If we decide to do this, we should be prepared."

He doesn't seem entirely disappointed at that prospect.

It's clobberin' time! ... Wait, that line has already been used? Damn...

Baas swings again, starting to tire from the continued effort he's been applying.

Attack & Damage: 1d20+11=24, 2d6+8=15

Sykala sends more lightning after the lone guard on Ixius and then moves up to flank him, "You stay behind, Ixius! Baas! Why we fight? What happen Fip?"

"He's down below! They decided to draw steel against me while I was waiting!" He pauses to look at the pile of corpses near his feet.

"They have found little success."

At this point, the escaping guard with his lowered defenses runs by, giving Baas the opportunity to strike him down.

1d20+11=13, 2d6+8=13

Baas winds up for another strike, hoping to eventually demoralize his opponents with his combat prowess. Though he tries not to show it, the pain of their attacks is beginning to get to him.

Attack & Damage: (1d20+11=20, 2d6+8=18)

One rage point spent. You keep setting them up, and I'll keep knocking them down! :)

I'm going to hold off on any more rounds until others can get in here. Keliwyn and Sykala may have gotten up to something. Save this attack for later.

Fair enough. I figured I should do it now while I have the time. Final week of practicum coming up!

Pressing the advantage, Baas attempts to attack the guards who are pestering Ixius (though if they are too far away and doing so would provoke an AoO, he stays with the guard he's currently engaged with).

Attack & Damage: (1d20+11=21, 2d6+8=13)

One more Rage point gone.

ROUND 5

Ixius
Baas
Upstairs Guards
Fippin
Downstairs guards

Baas begins to wince from the pain, but seeing Ixius' flames burn at some of his enemies, he decides to press the advantage with another swing.

Attack & Damage (1d20+11=15, 2d6+8=17)

Uses one rage point.

Roll again to avoid really bad things happening.

Critical Avoidance Roll: (1d20+11=25)

Barely noticing the prick into his side, Baas still wishes to make an example out of the one guard that managed to hit him. He thrusts his maul into the guard who just hit him, but unfortunately loses his balance as he does so swinging wide (and looking slightly foolish in the process).

Attack & Damage: (1d20+11=12, 2d6+8=16)

Critical... failure. One rage point spent.

Not enjoying the fact that he is flanked on all sides, Baas will try to even the odds quickly, attempting to make a strong, deadly strike to give the other warriors something to think about, though he is beginning to get winded from all the continued attacks.

Attack & Damage: (1d20+11=14, 2d6+13=17)

Uses powerful blow in conjuction with his rage (5 points). Takes another 5 foot step towards the door.

Baas. wrote:

Baas ignores the stab of the rapier and continues with another swing of his earthbreaker.

Attack & Damage: (1d20+11=26, 2d6+8=12)

Continues to rage but uses no special actions (1 point). If his foe is dropped, he will back off to potentially find cover in case his foes use ranged attacks. His AC has returned to 16.

Baas:

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In that case, Baas will only take a 5 foot step towards the main door.

Baas ignores the stab of the rapier and continues with another swing of his earthbreaker.

Attack & Damage: (1d20+11=26, 2d6+8=12)

Continues to rage but uses no special actions (1 point). If his foe is dropped, he will back off to potentially find cover in case his foes use ranged attacks. His AC has returned to 16.

Baas:

** spoiler omitted **

Initiative: (1d20+2=9)

Baas smiles.

"Finally."

He lets out a scream of utter rage as he draws his earthbreaker and charges towards the nearest foe.

He swings his hammer with incredible velocity but maintains his accuracy as he does so.

Attack & Damage: (1d20+12=29, 2d6+14 =20)

Go into a rage, charge, use power attack and surprising accuracy. 5 rage points spent. Baas' AC until next round is 14.

Baas:

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Baas:
Sense Motive check DC 2
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"I am getting absolutely fatigued of being told I need to 'see something for myself.'"

"I propose that you might be able to describe to me what is going on down there. Using your words. This is why we have a language after all."

"So," he says, looking at the Aspis member menacingly, "can you tell me what is down there? Or will there be a problem here?"

Intimidate: (1d20+7=11)

Tarren and Baas

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Baas keeps watch, making sure that none of the other guards are up to anything despicable.

Perception: (1d20+8=14)

The guards Fippin is questioning seem intimidated by Baas. A couple attempt to give you only vague answers, but when pressed, the one who has repeatedly warned party members comes over and says, "Okay. If you won't let it go, we'll show you. C'mon. Just you two. If you think it's important, you can tell your friends later. Understand though, I'm breaking the consortium rules by showing you. Follow me."

You don't trust him.

Even not trusting him, Baas will continue to follow, hoping to at least get a clue as to what's going on in the camp. He remains wary for an ambush or any other complications, however.

How does Baas have +7 for intimidate? +3 class skill; +4 for ranks (maximum allowed for level 4); -1 for CHA = +6 max.

That's my bad, I forgot to update his level when I updated his stats, he's actually level 5 (like the rest of the party).

Fippin will keep his tail quiet for the day. He'll ask around a bit regarding what it is that they actually do here.

With nothing else to do, Baas will provide physical backup for Fippin with a menacing glower.

Intimidate: (1d20+7=24)

"Our only lead has disappeared. Do we hunt after him? Do we look for other options? Something is still unsettling about this camp. Unnatural, even."

He looks into the jungle as he says the word 'unnatural.'

NINJA EDIT

Keliwyn (and Baas?):

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"Ugh... That smell..."

Baas moves peers into the shed, wondering what could be the source of this rancid odor. Upon seeing the cause of the terrible scent, he sighs.

"Corpses? It appears the turnover rate at this camp is higher than I'd thought."

Before Fippin leaves to speak with Gorse, and Sykala decides to stay (w/ Ixius following Fippin or staying with her), Keliwyn says, "And I'm not done looking around just yet." Turning to Baas, he asks, "Care to join me for another look around? I want to see what's in that cold storage shed. I expect Gorse won't be very forthcoming, and it's about time we had as much information as we can."

"I cannot feign a lack of curiosity in this case. Whatever it is that Petrune is up to at this station, I aim to find out. I shall come with you.

Baas heads to the cold storage shed along with Keliwyn.

Keliwyn heads to the shed with Baas. "I'll get inside and have a look around. If you don't mind hanging around outside, I'll let you know what I find if you keep an eye out for any trouble." Once there, Keliwyn slinks into the shadows, and takes another shot at the door.

"Fine."

Baas stands at the door, watchful for anyone approaching.

Take 10 on Perception for a total of 18.

Fippin looks towards his companions. "Let's go have a chat with Gorse and see if we can get some answers. Keep your eyes open for trouble."

Baas follows, ready for trouble (as always).