Curse of the Crimson Throne

Game Master Euan

Round 2, Init 12

Briar the Lesser rolls his eyes at the response from the 'guards'.

"I was in the Queen's Court this very morning.  Cressida herself tasked us with this.  Now, which one of you is Verik?"

Briar 5' steps forward into K16 and trains his bow at 'K'.

"Is it you?" Briar asks as he fires the blunt arrow to the man's stomach.

1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 - 4 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 4 + 1 + 1 - 4 - 2 = 20 to hit;
1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 1 = 8 non-lethal damage.

Edit: Potential Crit:

1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 - 4 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 4 + 1 + 1 - 4 - 2 = 20 to hit;
2d6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4, 2) + 2 + 2 = 10 non-lethal damage.

Following the trend, I'll call this round 2

Round 2, Init 16

Nikolay sighs as the guards rush forward.

My companions in the guard were not always that bright, but they at least usually had the best of intentions unlike these vermin.

Nikolay tries to swing at the nearest guard but finds the quarters a little too close for comfort.

Longsword
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 -4 for vat or is it rounded? Not that it matters.
1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Round 2, Init 9

Barael moves to M-16, disappointed that swords are drawn. We've got numbers, but the HarrowCast doesn't have it's aura yet. An example is what we need. He proceeds to swing his rapier at M. "Which one is Verik?"

Rapier 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 1 = 24 for 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 5 damage
(Potential Critical)
Rapier 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5

Nikolay steps up and misses (rounded corners on the vats so no cover). Briar shows his stuff criticaling K for massive damage. Barael steps up and makes a solid blow on M.

K woozily looks at the crowd, stumbles to the double doors on his left, and opens the southern most door. P yells at him, "Coward! I always said you didn't have your heart in this!" and steps up on Fondo completing the flank and, well, hammers him with his warhammer.

P warhammer 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 5 + 2 = 24 for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 damage

Now up - Charlie still, plus Dandilion and Fondo!

Initiative Round 3
Dandilion - 20+
Fondo (-10hp) - 20-
City Guard (B -9hp) - 18
City Guard (M -5hp) - 18
Nikolay - 16
Briar - 11+
Charlie - 11-
Barael - 9
City Guard (P -18hp) - 8
City Guard (K) - 8

Recent Map

"You shoulda just come. You should have done your duty, you poor excuse for a guard!" How hard can it be? go around, beat people into behaving? Why am I doing this again?

Frustrated by the monologue in her head, Dandi does the only sensible thing; pulls a blade and stabs! futilely at the man in front of her.

melee attack with dagger:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 111d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

{K15-->N18 via M19 avoiding AOO}

When did we decide to run in and start grabbing and hitting people?

Charlie moves from his current spot and heals (using the wand) Fondo to the tune of 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Thanks, Charlie! The wand only does d8 + 1 though, for future reference.

Round 1, Init 20

Fondo steps back over into flank with M and cautiously attempts to beat him down (fight defensively).

"The keep inverted." SWISH. "We must." SWASH. "Protect." SWIPE. "The people." WHIFF!

Sap, power attack, inspired courage, flank, fight defensive 1d20 + 4 - 1 - 4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 4 - 1 - 4 + 1 + 2 = 6
1d6 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 2 + 1 = 5

Charlie steps around the muck and provides much needed healing to Fondo while Dandilion swings and missed the Guard. Fondo steps over to flank and whiffs - but keeps his guard up.

B swings on Dandilion and connects this time as he holds his ground a grim look of determination on his face. M also stays where he is to prepare a future flank, presses his attack on Fondo and connects undoing the healing that Charlie just laid down.

B longsword 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17 for 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6 damage
M longsword 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22 for 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6 damage

Now up, Nikolay, Briar, Charlie, and Barael.

Initiative Round 3 continued
Dandilion (-6hp) - 20+
Fondo (-12hp) - 20-
City Guard (B -9hp) - 18
City Guard (M -5hp) - 18
Nikolay - 16
Briar - 11+
Charlie - 11-
Barael - 9
City Guard (P -18hp) - 8
City Guard (K) - 8

Updated Map

Round 3, Init 12

Briar smiles as his first arrow takes he man unprepared, enjoying the breaking of the man's spirit with one arrow.

Briar will step into the room (k16) and fire at B. This time Briar uses a 'normal' arrow.

Im beginning to doubt these are worth saving.

1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 - 2 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 1 + 1 - 2 - 4 = 7 to hit;
1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 = 6 damage.

Round 3, Init 16

Nikolay dips into his arcane reserves and enchants his weapon (swift) before he tries hitting guard B again.

1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 4 + 1 = 15
1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 = 8

"Dear Dandilion, if you began to shift into this room as we duel we might have enough space to allow you to put that dagger in his back."

Round 3, technically 2 after surprise round, Init 9

"Don't leave, you! Cressida still thinks you courageous enough to return to duty! We want the same thing, respect from our superiors!"

Barael sizes up P after the hammerstrike, but keeps the flank with Fondo.
Rapier 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 2 = 25 for 1d6 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 2 + (4) = 7
Potential Critical
Rapier 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 2 = 14 for 2d6 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (2, 5) + 4 + (5) = 16
Not sure if 14 connects, or if I calculated the damage correctly, and I'm a dumbass for failing to calculate in the Inspire Courage, so it's a 15, and the damage is also +1, thank you for your patience

+1 for the inspire courage = 16

Round 3, Init 11-
{N18 -->M18}

Charlie will cast Eldritch Bolt at P and 5' step to M18

inspire courage plus first BAB (yay)
1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 + 1 = 91d8 ⇒ 5

Dandilion's mutagen SAVED her last round and she was not hit.
B & M are without their shields as they were working. Poor bastards...

Nikolay steps up on B and connects (barely) letting him know his mortality is nigh. Briar shoots again, but this time his shot goes wide of the mark. Charlie too shoots into the fray, and likewise fails to find his target. Barael lets M know that his setting up a flank was a mistake by criting him for 13.

You see K leave and you hear him swearing in the yard as he can't get out of the gate. P however is not so flighty and moves up (carefully to avoid AoO) behind Fondo (to P-16) and strikes him for a little more damage!

They continue to press their attack in silence, but no longer the silence of the winning, but rather the silence of the desperate.

P warhammer 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 5 + 2 = 20 for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 damage

Now up, Dandilion and Fondo.

Initiative Round 3 continued
Dandilion - 20+
Fondo (-15hp) - 20-
City Guard (B -17hp) - 18
City Guard (M -18hp) - 18
Nikolay - 16
Briar - 11+
Charlie - 11-
Barael - 9
City Guard (K -18hp) - 8
City Guard (P) - 8

Old Map

Round 3, Init 20

Fondo turns his attention to his assailant and wallops him while continuing his rather martial harrow reading. "You learn the mettle of a man when the throne's empty. The king's dead, but your charges, the people live. Back. To. Work."

Sap 1d20 + 4 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 4 - 1 + 1 = 24
1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 6

Confirm 1d20 + 4 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 - 1 + 1 = 5
1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 = 7

Round 3, Init 16

Nikolay dips into his arcane reserves and enchants his weapon (swift) before he tries hitting guard B again.

"Dear Dandilion, if you began to shift into this room as we duel we might have enough space to allow you to put that dagger in his back."

Round 4, init 22

"Like so, Nikolay?" Dandi does as suggested, moving to (L12) as soon as she can.

dagger melee attack:1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 1 = 91d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Dandilion swings and misses, but begins to position for a flank. Fondo threatens another critical (what is it with you guys this combat?!) and drops M like a stone.

M bleeds while B tries his best to drop the nettle afflicting him and trying for the flank. In his frustration he forgets his training and stays where he is.

B longsword 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13 for 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8 damage

Now up, Nikolay, Briar, Charlie, and Barael.

Initiative Round 4 continued
Dandilion - 20+
Fondo (-15hp) - 20-
City Guard (B -17hp) - 18
City Guard (M -25hp) - 18
Nikolay - 16
Briar - 11+
Charlie - 11-
Barael - 9
City Guard (K -18hp) - 8
City Guard (P) - 8

Updated Map

Round 3, Init 16

Nikolay stabs at the guard hoping to put him down and move on to the next one. However, he fails to focus on the present and swings wide of the guard.

"Exactly, Dandilion. I'll keep him distracted for you."

1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7

Round 3, Init 9

Barael eyeballs the bloody floor, looking for the dry spots, and launches himself almost, but not quite, directly at the spot behind P Q-16
Acrobatics 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

"Please, put down the hammer. There's redemption here. Drop the hammer, and I sheathe my blade, on Cressida's honor." Barael loses his enthusiasm to attack the man, the smell of animal blood getting to him.

Rapier 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 10

Round 4, Init 11-
{? --> N17} it's a 5' step

cast stabilize on M Combat Casting 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

Fondo is doing nonlethal damage. Wouldn't that mean that M is just unconscious, not bleeding...? But Fondo sure could use some healing. :-p

Round 3, Init 12

Briar double moves to O19.

Oops! Mistakes all around for me this afternoon. Charlie, Malder is NOT bleeding out. Some of his damage was non-lethal so you can do something else this round if you like.

Same move. Heal Fondo with the wand.

1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Nikolay swings wide and distracts the guard. Briar moves into the room to reposition himself. Charlie heals Fondo a bit. Barael deftly dodges under the swinging hammer of his foe, but fails to connect when he's finally in position.

You hear K fumbling with the door outside, and P mutters about the lameness of his ally Malder (presumably 'M') as he swings on Fondo. Just as things seemed to be settling down though, Verik appears in the doorway and surveys the room as his aid-de-camp steps up behind Nikolay. Verik says, "All this fighting is useless, We have you surrounded, just lay down your weapons and walk away quietly. There is no need for further bloodshed."

P warhammer 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 damage

Now up, Dandilion and Fondo.

Initiative Round 4
Dandilion - 20+
Fondo (-12hp) - 20-
City Guard (B -17hp) - 18
City Guard (M -24hp stable) - 18
Nikolay - 16
Briar - 11+
Charlie - 11-
Barael - 9
City Guard (Verik) - 9-
City Guard (K -18hp) - 8
City Guard (P) - 8
City Guard (A) - 7

Updated Map

Round 4, Init 20

Feeling his ribs crack unpleasantly, Fondo thanks Charlie and gives him a pleading look for more. He strikes out at P, and then steps to his side (P17).

Sap 1d20 + 4 - 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 4 - 1 + 1 + 2 = 16 power attack, flank, inspire courage
1d6 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 2 + 1 = 9

"Ah, sergeant, you've decided to join us. Perhaps you'll spare us the need to beat on you, and kindly return with us to the citadel?"

Round 4, init 22

"What, are we done? Are they going back to work? I don't feel surrounded." Dandi follows the last friendly suggestion, continuing her move to (M12) with a quick shuffle (5ft step. into flank).

dagger melee attack, plus Insp Cour., plus flank:1d20 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 1 + 2 = 131d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 1 = 4

Dandilion shifts a bit for the flank and swings, but finds nothing but air in her blade. Fondo however swings and just grazes P smashing instead on his shield.

B sees a new lease on life with the appearance of Sergeant Verik. He steps to K-13 so as to flank Nikolay and swings hard connecting with a solid hit!

B longsword 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 4 + 2 = 26 for 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 damage
B confirm critical 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 4 + 2 = 15 for 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 damage

Now up, Nikolay, Briar, Charlie and Barael.

Initiative Round 4 continued
Dandilion - 20+
Fondo (-12hp) - 20-
City Guard (B -17hp) - 18
City Guard (M -24hp stable) - 18
Nikolay (-5hp) - 16
Briar - 11+
Charlie - 11-
Barael - 9
City Guard (Verik) - 9-
City Guard (K -18hp) - 8
City Guard (P) - 8
City Guard (A) - 7

Old Map

Round 4, Init 9

Four becomes two, becomes four again. We need three now, so six can deliver a clear message. "This is Verik? Verik, one man is down, another in retreat. Please see reason, and rejoin Cressida."

Barael maintains the flank on P with Fondo. Move to P-15
Rapier 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 17 for 1d6 + 2 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 + (1) = 5

Round 4, Init 12

Briar moves to L19 to answer Verik as well.

Drawing another blunt arrow, he plainly before shooting. "I couldn't agree more, Verik. However, the Queen and Cressida both tasked us this day with bringing you back. I, too, would prefer no bloodshed."

1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 + 1 - 4 = 4 to hit;
1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 1 = 7 nonlethal damage.

Briar smirks as his shot flies high and wide.

"See how much I abhor bloodshed?"

Round 4, Init 11-
{N17}

cast Cure Light Wounds from the wand on Fondo 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Round 4, Init 16

Nikolay tries finish off the same guard (B), but is unable to connect as he bleeds himself. He holds his ground so Dandilion can step back into the flank.

1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 1 = 11

Nikolay also swings and misses. Briar's shot is high and outside. Charlie keeps Fondo in fighting form (had to move you slightly to keep up with him. Barael manages the flank nicely, but does minimal damage with his hit. Rough round for the party...

Verik says, "Very well then." as he targets Barael with his bow - missing. His associate, A, manages to also miss - even with flank. P steps up to Charlie, "Stop the healing you beast or you're going down first!". He swings and connects with the poor healer. And in the face too!

Now up, Dandilion and Fondo.

Verik longbow 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10 for 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 damage
A longsword 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 2 = 13 for 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8 damage
P warhammer 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18 for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 damage

Initiative Round 5
Dandilion - 20+
Fondo (-4hp) - 20-
City Guard (B -17hp) - 18
City Guard (M -24hp stable) - 18
Nikolay - 16
Briar - 11+
Charlie (-6hp) - 11-
Barael - 9
City Guard (Verik) - 9-
City Guard (K -18hp) - 8
City Guard (P -5hp) - 8
City Guard (A) - 7

Updated Map

Round 5, init 22

"This thing is useless!" Dandi tosses a bomb at Verik in frustration. “And so are you guys if you don’t go back to work with Cressida!”

bomb touch attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 271d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6

to confirm:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 141d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7
splash damage: DC13, 5 points of damage, or reflex for half=2

"oops! Sorry, Niko! I'll be right there!" and moves to flank with Niko at (K12).

Fondo realizes this may be the moment to turn the tide and set the Keep aright. He shouts at Verik to distract him, "Don't you see, Verik? You're betraying the people, not helping them!" +1 to Dandi's confirm roll from immediate action cast of Timely Inspiration.

Round 5, Init 20

"Charlie, get back! Fool, if you kill him you'll be a murderer, not just a deserter!"

Fondo steps over five feet (P18) and attempts to trip the man with the bloody warhammer (P), hoping to open up space for his friend to move.

Trip attempts 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 1 = 11

Come on, you know you wanna take that AoO!

Dandilion drops a nice bomb on poor Verik, critically injuring him despite the soft cover (-2). Fondo helps the critical confirm and tries to trip his own opponent without luck.

P takes his Attack of Opportunity, but can't connect. B, uncomfortable with his position, never the less remains, under the watchful eye of Verik, and does his best - swinging against Nikolay hitting him again.

Now up, Nikolay, Briar, Charlie, and Barael.

A reflex 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (7) + 0 = 7 vs DC 13 for 5hp damage.
P warhammer AoO 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13 for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 damage
B longsword 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 4 + 2 = 21 for 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 damage

Initiative Round 5 continued
Dandilion - 20+
Fondo (-4hp) - 20-
City Guard (B -17hp) - 18
City Guard (M -24hp stable) - 18
Nikolay (-11hp) - 16
Briar - 11+
Charlie (-6hp) - 11-
Barael - 9
City Guard (Verik -13hp) - 9-
City Guard (K -18hp) - 8
City Guard (P -5hp) - 8
City Guard (A -5hp) - 7

Old Map

Round 4, Init 12

Briar watches Verik's shot go wide as well.

"Hey!  You must be a pacifist too! Now, drop the bow and let's return to your duty, eh, Verik?"  Briar knocks another blunt arrow.

1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 + 1 + 1 - 4 = 18 to hit;
1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 = 6 nonlethal damage.

Round 5, Init 9 (bugger)

Barael dodges the arrow, looks directly at Verik before stepping up, and trying to forcibly disarm P. Move to P-16

Improved Disarm 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

"This, Verik. This fine weapon should be used against those who would bring the citizens of Korvosa harm. Tell your men to stand down."

Round 5, Init 16

Nikolay finally adjusts to the chaos and strikes back at the guard (B).

1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 26
+ Aracna + inspire courage + Flank - Spell Combat
1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 = 8 damage
1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 10 - no confirm

Assuming B drops
Nikolay then takes a 5' step on top of the guard and splashes acid on the nearest guard (A).

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 Ranged touch
1d3 ⇒ 2 damage

Mixing sword and magic was much easier on the training grounds.

How much longer do we have for the Inspire Courage? I like it, so if we can always have that, I'd be much obliged...

Barael tries to get a read on Verik. Did I run into him while he was on duty? What more can I say to him to dislodge his wheel from the muddy rut he's in?
Knowledge, Local 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

One more round...

Round 5, Init 11-
{5'step -->P19}

cast enfeeblement (range touch) on Verick with inspire courage 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 1 = 7

"I need to see your archer's guild card before you may fire a bow Verick. Do you have your guild card? ZAP"

Charlie actually says, "ZAP"

Edit
Holy Crap, really a *&^%$ 5?

Nikolay lands a solid hit on the guard dropping him though his acid splash goes wide and hits the vat. Briar makes a good solid nonlethal hit on Verik. Charlie just misses Verik with his ray. Barael steps up and takes away P's hammer! A pretty good round for the party.

Verik, clearly unhappy with the turn of events, switches targets and takes aim on the wide open Briar and connects. A continues to press his attack on Nikolay though he's looking a little weak. P growls unhappily, but draws his longsword 5' and attacks Barael though he is slightly less effective then he was and so misses. B bleeds a little more.

Verik longbow 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22 for 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 damage
A longsword 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18 for 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 damage
P longsword 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16 for 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 damage

Now up, the entire party for round 6!

Initiative Round 6
Dandilion - 20+
Fondo (-4hp) - 20-
City Guard (B -26hp bleeding) - 18
City Guard (M -24hp stable) - 18
Nikolay (-13hp) - 16
Briar (-5hp) - 11+
Charlie (-6hp) - 11-
Barael - 9
City Guard (Verik -13hp) - 9-
City Guard (K -18hp) - 8
City Guard (P -5hp) - 8
City Guard (A -4hp) - 7

Verik's Visage
Updated Map

Round 6, Init 20 {>N18}

Fondo makes sure he's in flank against P, and attempts to cudgel the man with force.

Acrobatics to get in flank... 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

Sap 1d20 + 4 - 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 4 - 1 + 2 + 1 = 16
1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5

"We shall protect the people of this city with or without you. But we'd rather it was with you!"

Inspire courage ends at the start of Fondo's next turn.

Round 6, Init 16

Bleeding from several slashes, Nikolay continues to fight. He slashes out at the next guard (A) before taking a 5' foot step back (L-12) and trying to throw acid in face again.

"You can put down your swords on your own or let them drop from your unconscious hands. The first option will involve a lot less blood loss."

1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 4 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 14 sword
1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 = 8
1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 4 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 21 acid splash
1d3 ⇒ 3

Round 6, init 22

"Yes! Don't make us throw everything we've got at you, Verik, come back to work" shifting to (L13) to see around Nikolay, she draws an alchemists fire at Verik.

alchemists fire touch attack, minus 2 for cover: 1d20 + 7 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 7 - 2 - 2 = 221d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 5

Round 5, Init 12

Briar grunts as Verik's arrow takes off some skin.

Dammit.  Uh, Nethys, what do I do now?

Getting nothing but silence in return, Briar returns to what he knows and draws a lethal arrow for return fire.

"We can do this the hard way, Verik, if you wish.  But you are going back to Cressida."

1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 7 to hit;
1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 1 = 7 damage.

Briar will then move to O19.

HP: 10/15

Round 6, Init 9

Barael turns back to P in soft alarm, hoping his disarm would have provided the disincentive to attack further. They still don't see. Fondo's got the better of it. The cards tell him, tell us.

Barael strikes to disarm a second time.
Improved Disarm against P's sword 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 2 + 1 = 17
A sword clatters to the bloody floor.

The menace in Barael's voice is new. "So help me, if you have a dagger on you..." Barael raises the warhammer back and in the air. "The next thing I disarm will be arm."

Round 6, Init 11-
{P19 -->N19}

cast enfeeblement (range touch) on Verick with inspire courage 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 = 5

"IUm, yeh. Take that!"

Charlie blushes and looks a little sheepish