Chronicles of Daggerford (Inactive)

Game Master Rhanloi Ehlyss

Quietly to the others "I don't see any need to disrespect our host's generosity by sleeping outside - though if you see it as necessary I doubt he'd have objections to us keeping watch outside as well?"

Amelleanne will be polite and grateful to the good master Binn.

Tyler groans a bit."Much as I'd love to sleep in a bed the whole night. A watch makes sense, and is a good habit to get into."

He stretches his sore muscles. "I'll take first or last watch, night watches would work better with someone who can see in the dark. And we should do it in pairs for safety."

He's very grateful to the innkeeper and can't wait for the meal he smells cooking.

Portia is excited by the new location, as she has never really been out of Daggerford before. The newness of the whole expedition has her smiling at everyone and everything.

"I can see well in dusk and dawn, so I can take one of the first or last watches, if you want."

Relax, i'll handle the watch, i planned on staying outside anyway you never now what could happen

You spend a comfortable night in the inn with no problems or disturbances (unless one of you snores...) You eat an early, and light, breakfast before setting out the next day. The clouds are moving in, giving the day a cool and grey feel.

Late in the morning you pass one of the campsites - you probably could have made it here during the summer months when the light lasted longer. About 30 minutes later, Leon's wolf companion, who was moving through the woods to the west of the road, comes running out of the underbrush, yips at the hunter, and then runs back to the edge of the woods. She is obviously on edge about something...

Come on then, let's head back and inform the others Leon and his companion run back into the Inn. He yells Orcs in the area, we should prepare for combat!

I think we're on the road and Lorelei was a bit ahead of us.

Kyrus snaps to attention when Leon calls out his companion's warning. "Wonderful," he says. "Well, looks like we're going to be earning our pay after all everyone." He pulls his horse's reins, slowing the beast, and swings his bow over his shoulder, absently testing the string with one finger. "I suggest we stop and take them out on our terms. I'm not one for fighting on horseback."

"Let the green-skins come!" the warrior declares, his grip on his axe tightening. "If it is trouble they look for, they will find it!"

Tyler will follow the lead of those experienced in combat and survival.

Dismounting with a sigh of relief he makes sure the horse is secured off the road, and close to fresh grass, then checks his bombs and crossbow are ready.

Here was the proposed single file line. Any changes as you head into the woods to follow Lorelei? Maybe Leon first?
Ulf
Portia
Tyler
Kyrus
Brynderie
Leon
Amelleane

Amelleanne quickly dismounts and readies her crossbow. If there is no threat immediately imminent she'll secure her horse.

She clears her through "I believe we were told to avoid fights, if we can?"

"Úlf is not saying we go orc-hunting; is well and good to not go looking for fights if is not our mission. Do not expect for orcs to offer same courtesy to us, though!"

We were told to avoid a fight for our own safety, orc's are generally violent and can't be trusted, we should find out what they are doing, if they plan on hurting people we should stop them

"I'd agree... investigating seems reasonable, but I don't think we were asked to storm off into the woods to hunt down orcs. Besides, that sounds dangerous!" Brynderie says with a look of desperation and fright.

Did your pet give any indication of numbers?

First she's not a pet, second no we didn't get close enough to see numbers

"Oh my! Oh my! Orcs! Should we see what they are doing, or should we just keep going? I think we should at least make sure they are not up to mischief!"

Reviewing the order of battle, Portia frowns.

"Placing a little person like me up front might not be too good. I usually use a bow, however I can use this ax up close as well! Kai is also usually by my side too...so maybe that will make up for my size!"

I had envisioned Portia as a ranged fighter, but if needed I can make her a melee fighter if that is what we want!

Bryn is fine with that marching order. She would want to be surrounded by allies.

"If they have no interest in attacking travelers, then I don't think they'd be hiding in the woods just off the way. Perhaps we'll get lucky, but it's always best to prepare for the worst."

That marching order sounds alright to me.

If Portia wants to swap places with Amelleanne, that's fine

"The sun will rise, and Orcs will attack anyone they think they can beat. This close to the road they will be a danger to travelers. Better to deal with them now." Tyler says in resignation.

The order is fine by me.

I'd like to be off to the side of Lorelei near the front if possible if single file is avoidable. otherwise i'll take the front if no one minds

So the adjusted order is:
Lorelei
Leon
Ulf
Tyler
Amelleane
Kyrus
Brynderie
Portia/Kai

Following the wolf, who is following the scent, the group sets off on foot into the woods to see what they can find out about this potential threat. After about 15 or 20 minutes, Lorelei leads the group close to where she says the creatures are located. As you cautiously approach, you glimpse a group of orcs and goblins sleeping in the brush. Somehow one or more of them hear (or smell) you and yell to their group - they jump up and scatter to the winds. You lose their tracks after only a few feet into the surrounding woods.

"Well that was odd," Kyrus says as the orcs and goblins promptly flee in all directions. "Perhaps they're not hostile after all. Well, I suppose that we could try to go after them but..."

Survival: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14 If someone aids another, I've got this.

We should catch one and interrogate them

survival Aid: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10 Don't worry i gotcha covered

"Or just ask some friendly questions. If they're running away from a small group of humans, they might not be bandits or the like. Though... does anyone speak orc or goblin? I know some of them don't speak common, but I'm not fluent in either tongue."

Survival: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

Tyler shrugs. "Sorry, I don't speak their tongues. Strange how they fled though? Like they're waiting for someone and don't want to be seen..."

I think we really need to catch one and get him talking.

Survival:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Being at the back, Portia misses most of what happened.

"What's going on? Why are they running? Is that normal?

Survival: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

"I don't pretend to know Orcs or goblins, but we should stay together - they may be trying to separate us, so they can ambush us in a smaller number"

The group finds a trail they are able to follow, and set off after one group of the creatures. You catch up with them soon enough in a small clearing, where an orc and two goblins have just stopped and are waiting for you!

Round 1
Leon / Lorelei
goblins
Tyler
Kyrus
Amelleane
Portia / Kai
orc
Brynderie
Ulf

On Tyler's initiative.

perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

Thinking that Goblins are too stupid to know much Tyler calls out "Keep the Orc alive!"

He fires his crossbow at whatever Goblin isn't in melee. attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 damage: 1d8 ⇒ 6

confirm: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 no hit.

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21

As they pass by the area, Úlf points out the remains of the campsite that they go by, making sure that the others make note of it, as well.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

Stand down and you get to live, there are more of us than you and we are armed. we have questions Leon draws his weapons and both Lorelei and him prepare to attack in case of a negative response.

Portia holds Kai's reins loosely in one hand, and her ax in the other. Her bow is secured in its saddle sheath, but in easy reach if she needs it.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

"I transcribe texts in most languages. I'm sure I'll be able to understand the orcs and I speak fluent goblin," Brynderie shouts as they ride after the mongrels.

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Check out the Combat Map link now at the top of the page!

Round 1
Leon / Lorelei - Leon attempts to parley with the small group, who apparently are not interested in talking today...I will treat this as a saved action - you may make your attack after the goblins but before the orc action.
goblins - The three goblins have their short bows drawn and loose a volley of arrows at the group!
Targets: 3d8 ⇒ (5, 3, 1) = 9
Ranged 1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11 for Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3 missed Portia
Ranged 2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22 for Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1 on Kyrus
Ranged 3: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18 for Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2 on Leon
Tyler - shoots and misses
Kyrus
Amelleane
Portia / Kai
orc
Brynderie
Ulf

"So much for peaceful negotiations then..." The half-elf draws an arrow and looses it at the goblin that nicked him with one of their arrows. He mutters an elven curse under his breath as the shot goes wide, burying itself in a nearby tree.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

crap, I edited my post to add my perception check, and it took the 20 I rolled on my attack! Never doing that again.

As the arrow flies past her and Kai, Portia reaches out and removes her bow from the saddle sheath.

"Well that was decidedly unfriendly! Kai guard!"

Use action to give Kai command and then retrieve bow.

Amelleanne studies to orc carefully for a moment, before firing her crossbow.

Move Action: Studied Target
attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12 dmg: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Round 1
Leon / Lorelei
goblins
Tyler
Kyrus - Returns fire but the little goblins are harder to hit than anticipated!
Amelleane - Follows the Ranger's example and misses the green creatures...
Portia / Kai - Draws her bow for next round
orc - The orc laughs at you, actually taunting you in broken common! "Sad hu-mans - too loud, too stooped. Can not even hit dumb gobos with tiny little arrows! Can not wait to bring you to brothers for breakfast!!" He follows his words with a javelin...
Target: 1d8 ⇒ 2
Ranged attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16 for damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 on Ulf
"Biggest hu-man make best bacon!"
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Brynderie
Ulf

Round 2
Leon / Lorelei

Very well then, I gave you a chance let no one forget that, Lorelei Kill

Lorelei goes to attack the Goblins while Leon charges the Orc with his shield and Short spear.

Lorelei attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Leon attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

On his action Tyler will shoot again. attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22 damage: 1d8 ⇒ 3

Critical confirm?: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13 damage: 1d8 ⇒ 4

I put color boxes around the goblins so you can designate which one you want. Leon, your line to the orc is blocked so you can't charge it. Do you want to charge the blue or red goblin instead? Also, which goblin did Lorelei attack? Tyler - same question - which creature did you attack? Thanks!

Leon and Lorelei attack the red one.

Bryn steps forward and throws a glob of acid at the goblin wearing the tattered blue shirt.

Acid Splash (RTouch): 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 2 - 4 = 15 for acid damage of : 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Tyler is attacking the green goblin. :)

Portia moves forward with Kai screening her and once she has a clear shot, fires at the (blue) goblin.

Attack-ranged: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Round 1
Lorelei attacks the middle goblin, bringing it down and tearing out its throat with a vicious snarl, and all Leon can do is watch his intended target go down!
Tyler misses the tiny heart of another goblin by inches, causing it a grievous wound but not dropping it outright.
Portia attempts to return fire, but the wily goblins are proving to be quite elusive!!
Brynderie's spell barely catches the edge of the goblin's arm, causing only a slight burn...(you missed by 1 point, so here's where I grant a "partial success" and half damage =) )
Ulf ponders which foul creature to attack...

Round 2
Leon / Lorelei
goblins
Tyler
Kyrus
Amelleane
Portia / Kai
orc
Brynderie
Ulf