Edric- (if his is the assist, add +3 not +2)
Fenna- (+8 at night, +4 at day, +6 on daily exploration checks)
Malthir-
Vaysh-
Casimir-
Karina-
Kressle-
Sniffing around and searching in Tuskgutter's territory, you come across what you are sure must be his tracks. It's about 4PM at this point, and your in pretty dense forest. Kressle and Fenna are sure the tracks are very fresh- only made within the past hour. The creature must be very big judging by the size of the trail...
Casimir pulls up Shadow and scans the woods.
Well, here we are. Looks like our Forest Lord is in the neighborhood. We can either follow these tracks and see if we can find his lair, or look for a good defensive position nearby and let him come to us.
Doesn't look like we're going to find many open spaces to fight in... Karina mutters, struggling to see through the dense treeline.
This may be your last chance to arm me before we find this monstrosity of an animal- allow me to begin my redemption. Your swords may not be enough here.
All right. Best we stay close together and carry on then. When we come upon him, we just have to face his fury with shields held high. Keep a sharp eye, everyone - he's almost sure to hear us before we spot him.
Kressle, for now, you will have to contribute with your skills as a tracker. We will handle the fighting.
I say we dismount here, except for Edric, and go after the creature on foot. The horses will just be in our way at this point. Be ready to use that potion of bless, lets give it to Vaysh, I doubt if we can sneak up to it armored as we are. Remember I will go in the lead and try to get the creature to attack me, be prepared to form the shield wall against the beast. Casimir, it is up to you if you want your prisoner to carry weapons...Lets go!
Better to give the potion of bless to Fenna - Vaysh may get a chance to cast her sleeping spell. If we are truly fortunate, that may put down the beast.
I'll ride along side Edric and Talia. Shadow is trained for combat and should be all right once the fight breaks.
Despite his words to Kressle, Casimir hoists her hatchets from his saddlebags and hangs them on the horn of his saddle, where he can easily toss them to her if the need arises. He also draws his sword.
I am at a loss. To suggest that we do not have enough to share with someone in need. I care not what she has done in the past or what she will do in the future, NOW she is under our care. The people that we are is shown in trying times, I must wonder if Mister Al’Dagon is not the same man that he has seemed to be. When we have spoken he has talked well of kindness, but here he wishes to withhold such in case he may have use of the resource. Mayhaps I know less of him than I hoped.
Group perception rolls (Level 1)
Edric-
Fenna- (12 at night)
Malthir-
Vaysh-
Casimir-
Karina-
Kressle-
??-
Kressle, for now, you will have to contribute with your skills as a tracker. We will handle the fighting.
She replies-Know that if things go drastically wrong and one of you falls, I will take their weapon... I will not allow my chances of re-joining a civilised life end on the tusks of a mighty animal.
You get the impression that isn't her only reason for wanting to fight...
The group follow the tracks for some time, the heavier armoured Malthir and Edric making quite a racket as branches thwack against them. The group hear a massive thumping as Tuskgutter makes his way towards you, but the forest is so dense that you only spot him (and he you) at a distance of 20 feet.
Tuskgutter is a massive boar- grizzled with fur that is mostly brown but hints of grey in places. He is about the size of a bear, and his tusks are vicious-looking, each the size of a spear. Snorting in fury at your trespass, the Forest Lord stamps his feet on the ground, causing it to shake... And readies himself to slay the intruders...
Group initiative rolls-
Edric-
Fenna-
Malthir-
Vaysh-
Casimir-
Karina-
Kressle-
Tuskgutter-
Karina-
Initiative-
Casimir-21
Kressle-21
Tuskgutter- 20
Malthir-20
Karina-13
Edric-8
Fenna/Vaysh dice-off ,
Vaysh-5
Fenna-5
"Perhaps I should hold on to Kressle's weapons," Fenna says quietly to Casimir in gnomish, while affectionately ruffling the fur of Dandelion, her muscular new war hound, "I may be better able to provide them to her should things turn desperate."
I'll keep Kressle's weapons in my pack. If I judge that we need her blades, I will give them to her - or she may retrieve them herself if I am unable. But until then, we will defend her. She goes unarmed. Karina, you are free to keep your arms, but if you surrender them to Kressle without permission, there will be consequences.
That's nice of you to suggest, little mother. But I think it best if I keep them. I've noticed how unknown forces sometimes disturbs items in your possession, and we could ill afford a fumble at such a time.
Kressle is poised to spring into action, crouched and seemingly at home in the forest...
Shield wall on me, hurrahhhhh Malthir yells at the beast to try and get its attention.
Your axes will be right here. If one of us should fall, you may retrieve them - although I'll probably toss them to you first.
As the magnificent boar breaches the undergrowth, Casimir pulls up the reins of Shadow and stares at the beast in awe.
Sweet mercy...the stories do him little justice. This will make a fine tale, regardless of the outcome.
Hail then, Forest Lord. Your reign ends today, but do not worry. We will give you a fine farewell, and tell of your death for years to come., he calls out.
For a second, he stares intently at the beast, trying to determine if it is a regular boar or some magical beast.
While doing this he reaches down into his pouch and draws out a small stick of half-melted butter. Rubbing it between the fingers of his shield-hand, he mutters Slippery Steps. At once, the ground directly under the boar is covered in a layer of greasy slime.
Once the spell is cast, he pats Shadow reassuringly on the neck and whispers a few encouraging words to the eager stallion.
You think that the Forest Lord must be a Daeodon- a Dire Boar. No normal Boar could physically grow to this size.
The massive boar struggles and slips somewhat on the Grease spell, but keeps its footing. Plodding forward carefully, the beast gets clear of the Grease spell and swings its nasty-looking tusks at Malthir, who gets his shield up just in time, staggering backwards from the force of the tusk slamming into his shield.
Malthir begins to delay, waiting for the rest of his team to finish their actions (spells and such) before moving in and taking the AOO.
Moving up behind Malthir, Karina attempts to distract the Boar's attention for when he makes his move.
VS 10
Vaysh looks at the massive animal moving in the woods with awe.
Is this what civilization means? That we hunt down everything that makes a place beautiful and wondrous before we get there for it will have no place in our new world. I will pray for you Forest Lord, I wish that you were in a world that had room for you still.
Vaysh shakes her thoughts away and prepares for the massive creature with her arcane utterance.
Day is done, dusk is here, my dreamer do not fear.
Mayhaps this may end the conflict before it truly begins and save this creature unnecessary pain in his last moments.
Vaysh is able to target Tuskgutter with a Sleep spell without risking her allies... But the beast shrugs off the Spell, refusing to succumb to the magic.
I usually rule that Spellcaster's know why their spells don't work- in this case Tuskgutter has more than 4HD so he wasn't affected. Bad luck :(
Now Malthir! Kressle yells after Vaysh's spell fails- she darts forward, running at the Boar. Obligingly, Tuskgutter takes a swing for her, goring through her chain shirt with his mighty tusk and grievously wounding her. Defiantly, Kressle swings her fist into the Boar's face, punching the beast right in the eye. Tuskgutter yelps in pain at the bruising the tough ranger gives him.
AOO vs Kressle
Damage
Hit with Unarmed Strike vs Boar
Non-Lethal Damage on Tuskgutter
Karina screams as the tusk gores Kressle...
Vaysh is able to target Tuskgutter with a Sleep spell without risking her allies... But the beast shrugs off the Spell, refusing to succumb to the magic.
** spoiler omitted **
Shields up Malthir!
Edric cries and his moves Talia to left for that he is positioned 10ft from Malthir's right.
Shields up Malthir!
Edric cries and his moves Talia to left for that he is positioned 10ft from Malthir's right.
Round 1 Action
Unless Fenna changes my action in some aspect I will move in and attack with Kressle having the flank.
As soon as I can get another speak action in Kressle, don't be a fool, back off the beast, we can't be worrying about you getting your self killed and killing this beast at the same time!
Edit: Confirm crit roll, crossing fingers...
That should gets it attention at least...AC is now 20 or 22 if I get the shield wall.
Fenna drinks the vial of liquid that she was holding, resulting in a wave of inspiring energy bursting from the small woman and giving the group a renewed conviction in their task.
- What action is it to pass Kressle's weapons to her (move, I'd say), and does that provoke AoO - for her, for me for both of us? This is a moot point since Tusky already took his AoO, but may be relevant later.
- By the rules of Mounted Combat, I should be able to use my mounts move action to get into position, and then my own to hand Kressle her weapons, right?
- Based on my interpretation of Inspire Courage, it also affects the horses (not language-dependent). Please let me know if you disagree.
- I'm conducting my movement based on what is described, but since I can't see the updated map, it may not be possible. The object is to end up adjacent to Kressle, in position to provide flanking to Mal and/or Edric.
- When calculating Att and dmg for Shadow, I'm including bonuses from IC, Edrics challenge, flanking and bless.
Casimir clenched his face in frustration at Kressel's death-defying charge.
Foolish! I had not though she was that desperate to redeem herself as to charge a Dire Boar unarmed. Let's hope we can strike it down before it guts her completely.
Urging Shadow forward, he swings around Kressle and takes up position by her side, opposite from where Malthir and Edric are fighting.
Once he is besides Kressle, he yanks her axes off his saddle and thrusts them at her.
If you are truly so desperate to fight this beast, then you'd best do it armed!
Immediately after handing the hatchets to Kressle, he swings his own blade in the air and calls out in a loud, resonating voice. The words seem charged by magical energy that fills his allies with courage. Even the horses seem to feel the surge, and whinny in reply.
Harken the roar of the Forest Lord and the ring of steel and tusks on mail. Let all know that mighty deeds unfold here today. Glory to the Guardians of the Greenbelt!
As he speaks, he urges Shadow to attack. The black stallion lashes out with both front hooves at the boar.
Shadow's attacks:
Hoof att
Hoof att
Hoof dmg
Hoof dmg
Round 2
- Link
Cavalier's Challenge--+1 to attack rolls
Bless--+1 to attack rolls
Inspire Courage--+1 to attack rolls, +1 to damage
Malthir's blade draws second blood with a vicious blow that makes Tuskgutter roar in pain and rage. Casimir directs his mount to attack while inspiring the group, but Shadow's hooves glance off the Boar's tough hide.
Initiative-
Casimir-21
Tuskgutter- 20
Karina-13
Edric-8
Kressle-5
Vaysh-5
Malthir-5
Fenna-5
Damage on Tuskgutter-6 points non-lethal, 12 points lethal
The Forest Lord lashes out at the source of his pain viciously, goring Malthir despite the warrior's care and defences.
Even though two of his companions have been greviously wounded by the Forest Lord's fearsome tusks, Casimir continiues to encourage the Guardians.
Do not falter, his tusks may be mighty, but healing is close at hand, and our strength will overwelm him. Stand as one! Strike as one! For Noleski!
As his words ring out through the forest, he stikes at the beast and directs Shadow to do the same.
Casimir's attack:
Shadow's attacks:
Karina takes a shot at Ol' Tusky with her crossbow, aiming carefully to avoid her allies, but the shot glancing off the boar's hide.
Edric maneuvers himself into position next to Malthir, and Tuskgutter responds by goring at the somewhat nervous Talia. Just as the gore is about to strike, Edric barely manages to maneuer the horse out of the way in a display of incredible horsemanship.
With Edric in position, he rams his lance through Tuskgutter's tough hide, dealing 10 points of damage with a well placed lunge. Talia atempts a bite but completely misses.
The wounded Kressle pulls out a potion and quickly quaffs it while Tuskgutter is distracted attacking Talia.
I am going to wait to see what Fenna does before taking my action so I will probably move my INIT to 4 or less.
I am going to wait to see what Fenna does before taking my action so I will probably move my INIT to 4 or less.
Vaysh looks frustrated, He is too powerful for my magic. She moves for a clear shot as her divine radiance begins to form up around her hand. Then a beam of radiance fires off from her hand towards the boar. Mayhaps this will work, though normally it has no effect on animals.
Your character would know with certainty that that ability won't work on an animal and i'm loathe to see your econd round of having no effect :(. As your character would know that, I suggest you retcon targetting Malthir with that dice roll and damage as healing instead ^^^. Just a thought, i'll stick with the original action if you insist.
Fenna steps next to Casimir's horse and readies an action to heal Malthir when he moves into an adjacent square. This means you can take a move action and still attack Malthir. Tusky's AOO has already happened this round.
The boar makes a vicious attack on Malthir, who is suprised by how little damage he seems to take from the great creature. As he brings his sword and shield around for another attack he feels a wetness running down his leg. He suddenly staggers for a second, something not feeling right.
Not believing that he would soil himself in combat he looks down to see a large quantity of his own blood flowing freely down his leg. The strange pressing in his armor, that strange feeling, was probably his innards, barely restrained from falling out onto the ground by his armor and his belt. Seeing the long length of blood on one of its great tusks, Tuskgutter must have slipped it under his breastplate and disembowled him. Stunned for a few seconds, he is hit by a hot flash of heavenly energy from Vaysh, he then staggers next to Fenna whom he sees has moved up, who touches him and the blood slows down to a trickle. He gets a little more of his senses back and steps up to attack the beast, pretty cautiously.
Not sure if I still have the flank so I will not add it in, add +2 to this if I still have it:
For the Guardians! Still umbalanced by the massive blow, Malthir almost falls over as his attack completely misses the great beast.
My AC is 22 if I still have the shield wall.