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Spells in Effect:
Inspire Courage: +1 to hit and damage (weapons only), +1 save vs charm and fear
Triple Time: Isandril, Brynmor, and Yuuwa 57 mins - +10' movement
Pro Evil(Brynmor): 3 mins (29/30 rounds) - +2 AC, cannot be touched by summoned outsiders
Round 1:
Isandril(24/29) - double move (50'), AoO as monster flees - miss
Brynmor - move, load weapon, attack - hit, dmg=7
Origen - cast pro. evil, moves
Jonagher - double move (40')
monster(06/13) - attack, 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5, then turns and runs(draws AoO)
Aedalis - inspire courage, move
Yuuwa - 5'step, total defense
Ok Isandril, Brynmor, and Orgien are up.
Please make a perception check in your post. If you forget I will roll for you.
I will be rolling opposed rolls for monsters about and add in the necessary modifiers. And then let you know what and from where you might hear something.
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Repeating the same spell of protection, Origen touches his friend Jonagher, imbuing him with the same defense. Then he hurries after Isandril and Aedalis, glancing down the new passages as he runs past their dark openings.
"I do not believe we have much choice other than pursue the creature," Isandril suggests. "We would not want to move some other way only to have it rouse whatever friends it has down here and come after us when we least expect it."
"I do not believe we have much choice other than pursue the creature," Isandril suggests. "We would not want to move some other way only to have it rouse whatever friends it has down here and come after us when we least expect it."
"Agreed," says Origen, as he begins to follow the elf.
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Isandril moves and sees the creature squeezing through another narrow tunnel. The elf quickly makes his way to the thing and stabs at it. The blade buries itself deep into the small of the creatures back. Black blood spills from the things lips as it cries out in pain.
Brynmor reloads quickly and seeing Isandril disappear into the tunnel makes a bold move to catch up. He hops down of the ledge and hurts his ankle as he slips on the uneven floor.
Origen casts his spell and then heads over as fast as he can to catch up to Isandril. Near the southwestern cave entrance Origen hears something scuffling in the dark just beyond the short tunnel. Looking into another natural room he knows, something is coming.
Jonagher hears Isandril fighting the creature and moves quickly down the sloped ledge to assist. He gets to the tunnel entrance in time to see the thing fall. And everyone hears it's cry of anguish as it gasps it's last breath.
"Mother! Help me!"
Spells in Effect:
Inspire Courage: +1 to hit and damage (weapons only), +1 save vs charm and fear
Triple Time: Isandril, Brynmor, and Yuuwa 57 mins - +10' movement
Pro Evil(Brynmor): 3 mins (29/30 rounds) - +2 AC and saves vs evil creatures, cannot be touched by summoned outsiders
Pro Evil(Jonagher): 3 mins (30/30 rounds) - +2 AC and saves vs evil creatures, cannot be touched by summoned outsiders
Round 2:
Isandril(24/29) - move, attack ,
Brynmor(34/35) - PRONE reload, jump down , DMG
Origen - cast pro. evil(Jonagher), moves
Jonagher - double move (55')
monster(00/13) - DEAD
Aedalis - IS UP
Yuuwa -
Rolls
Opposed stealth vs Perception
Jonagher Perception
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Seemingly able to maintain the steady beat of his drums, heralding the death of the first Undead monstrosity, Aedalis moves to N16 and creates a vaguely humanoid shape with a cantrip, emanating light from it equal to a torch. His arcane magic seems to fuel his own bardic abilities as he sends the humanoid figure of light into the chamber ahead of him.
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"Gozreh protect us fools rushing headlong into the belly of the beast," hisses Yuuwa. She spares not a glance for any of the sidetunnels, trying to keep out of the growing darkness as Origen shadows Isandril.
She watches Brynmor leap down the ledge not so gracefully as she rounds the turn. "Bryn! Bryn! Talk to me!" She will pause at ready to rush to Bryn if he does not stand up by then.
Contingent future action:
GM TSL:
Channel Positive Energy (30'radius 2d6 heal or dmg to undead (DC 13: Will save 1/2) 6/day, no AO)
Brynmor grunts in pain as he lands awkwardly on a loose stone that slips from underneath his foot, and sprains his ankle. He seems to stay there for a second trying to get his bearings and get up. Looking around he puts the crossbow away and draws his greatsword as he rises.
She watches Brynmor leap down the ledge not so gracefully as she rounds the turn. "Bryn! Bryn! Talk to me!"
"I hurt my ankle somewhat, but it should be OK. That's what you get when you try to do monkey tricks in armor and gear...'
Hu rushes to follow Isandril and Jonagher but pauses for second to take a look at the room paying attention to the multiple tunnel entrances
"This is a good way to get ourselves in trouble. Anything could come out of those tunnels and jump us from the rear. We have to watch our backs carefully."
He then moves to O15 next to Jonagher.
"Brynmor's right. There's something in this tunnel."
Origen speaks a familiar-sounding spell, and the tunnel to the southwest is coated with a layer of blackish grease, dark even against the dancing shadows in the cavern.
He says loudly, "But if it steps on this dangerous magical spell, it'll learn why it shouldn't have."
Origen then moves warily away from the passage mouth, pulling out a dagger as he awaits the attack.
"Move up, Yuuwa, Aedalis, so you don't get cut off." His voice betrays a hint of nervousness.
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Yuuwa moves up to join the others as Aedalis lights up the area further.
Allowing Isandril to see into the chamber just beyond the dead monster at his feet.
Spells in Effect:
Inspire Courage: +1 to hit and damage (weapons only), +1 save vs charm and fear
Triple Time: Isandril, Brynmor, and Yuuwa 57 mins - +10' movement
Pro Evil(Brynmor): 3 mins (29/30 rounds) - +2 AC and saves vs evil creatures, cannot be touched by summoned outsiders
Pro Evil(Jonagher): 3 mins (30/30 rounds) - +2 AC and saves vs evil creatures, cannot be touched by summoned outsiders
Dancing Lights: 1 min (10/10 rounds)
Round 2:
Isandril(24/29) - move(l-14), attack hit; DMG = 6
Brynmor(34/35) - (PRONE) reload, jump down(Q-14);failed DMG = 1
Origen - cast pro. evil(Jonagher), moves(O-18)
Jonagher - double move (55')(N-14)
monster(00/13) - DEAD
Aedalis - move(N-16), casts dancing lights
Yuuwa - double move(65')(O-14)
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Origen releases his spell to protect the flank while Brynmor joins the others crossbow in hand.
Spells in Effect:
Inspire Courage: +1 to hit and damage (weapons only), +1 save vs charm and fear
Triple Time: Isandril, Brynmor, and Yuuwa 57 mins - +10' movement
Pro Evil(Brynmor): 3 mins (28/30 rounds) - +2 AC and saves vs evil creatures, cannot be touched by summoned outsiders
Pro Evil(Jonagher): 3 mins (29/30 rounds) - +2 AC and saves vs evil creatures, cannot be touched by summoned outsiders
Dancing Lights: 1 min (09/10 rounds)
Grease: 3 mins (30/30 rounds) N-18/19, M-19 and walls (easier to squeeze through, long as you don't slip)
Round 3:
Isandril(24/29) - IS UP
Brynmor(34/35) - stand from prone, move (O-15); Perception 17
Origen - cast grease, 5'step(O-17), draw dagger
Jonagher -
Aedalis -
Yuuwa -
Notes
- Will start adding area moved to in posts for the round as above for Brynmor. Twice someone tried to move where someone else already was. You'll be able to find them easily there.
- If you wish to make changes to your actions please list them in an ooc spoiler along with the action you wish to change. I know it is hard to know when we go a little out of order.
- Please don't forget your perception checks each round. Have Brynmor's for round three need Origen's please.
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Combat Map: HERE
He then moves to O15 next to Jonagher.
Isandril moves a little ahead, swords drawn and ready. Pausing for a moment to look down a side passage to his left, he then moves ahead cautiously if he feels certain that nothing is coming their way from there.
"Let us not make too much noise," the elf suggests in a soft voice. "Although that creature's death cry has probably alerted whatever is down there about our presence, anyway."
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"ARWWW..."
"YOWLLLL..."
Everyone hears the shrieking of something foul, as it echoes off the walls. Jonagher rushes fowrad disappearing from the room everyone was in seconds ago.
Opposed Sense Motive:
Opposed Perception:
Perception-Jonagher:
Opposed Stealth:
"Sweet. I am sure that thing is as ugly as it's shriek..."
The mercenary curses softly and rushes to follow Jonagher into the other room, ready for trouble.
Round Three Action-
Aedalis moves as far into the next chamber as he can, casting another , dismissing the previous one in favor of four wisp like lights in front of whoever's out in front in a ten foot diamond pattern.
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Hearing the shriek sends a shudder down her stiffening spine, "To arms! The beast awakens." She casts Guidance upon herself and waits for the path to clear before her as the others rush forward. She casts her eyes about the chamber, looking for stealthy ghouls emerging from the darkened side tunnels.
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Isandril awakes an evil in the dark.
Yuuwa takes up a position near the tunnel entrance and watches about behind the group as Jonagher and Aedalis quickly make for the sounds of battle. Origen's spell is hopefully watching the flank, but he draws his dagger just in case, and a slightly limping Brynmor readies himself to run into the next chamber, when...
Spells in Effect:
Inspire Courage: +1 to hit and damage (weapons only), +1 save vs charm and fear
Triple Time: Isandril, Brynmor, and Yuuwa 57 mins - +10' movement
Pro Evil(Brynmor): 3 mins (28/30 rounds) - +2 AC and saves vs evil creatures, cannot be touched by summoned outsiders
Pro Evil(Jonagher): 3 mins (29/30 rounds) - +2 AC and saves vs evil creatures, cannot be touched by summoned outsiders
Dancing Lights: 1 min (10/10 rounds)
Grease: 3 mins (30/30 rounds) N-18/19, M-19 and walls (easier to squeeze through, long as you don't slip)
Guidance - Yuuwa: 1 min (10/10 rounds) +1 to next attack roll, skill check, or save
Round 3:
Isandril - move (J-12), total defense(AC 21); Perception 14
Brynmor - stand from prone, move (O-15); Perception 17
Origen - cast grease, move(N-15), draw dagger; Perception ??
Jonagher - double move (K-12); Perception 14
Aedalis - move (L-14), casts dancing lights; Perception ??
Yuuwa - 5'step(N-14) guarding tunnel entrance, casts guidance; Perception 21
monsterA - double move (I-11)
monsterB - double move (I-12)
monsterC - double move (half speed); stealth
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..."Behind!! Behind!! They seek to catch us unawares!" Yuuwa screams gesturing with her trident at the tunnel near the top of the slope.
From her position Yuuwa sees a clawed foot near the first tunnel entrance. Looking harder she sees a set of yellow glowing eyes reflecting the light from Origen's ioun torch.
Spells in Effect:
Inspire Courage: +1 to hit and damage (weapons only), +1 save vs charm and fear
Triple Time: Isandril, Brynmor, and Yuuwa 57 mins - +10' movement
Pro Evil(Brynmor): 3 mins (27/30 rounds) - +2 AC and saves vs evil creatures, cannot be touched by summoned outsiders
Pro Evil(Jonagher): 3 mins (28/30 rounds) - +2 AC and saves vs evil creatures, cannot be touched by summoned outsiders
Dancing Lights: 1 min (09/10 rounds)
Grease: 3 mins (29/30 rounds) N-18/19, M-19 and walls (easier to squeeze through, long as you don't slip)
Guidance - Yuuwa: 1 min (09/10 rounds) +1 to next attack roll, skill check, or save
Round 4:
Isandril - IS UP
Brynmor - actions posted but allowed to change if wishes to...
Origen -
Jonagher -
Aedalis -
Yuuwa -
monsterA -
monsterB -
monsterC -
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COMBAT MAP: HERE
"Good eye, Yuuwa!"
Stepping back behind Brynmor, Origen prepares to attack the creature as soon as it approaches.
Finding himself facing two of the creatures, Isandril hears Yuuwa's warnings about a third one coming from behind the group, but trusts in his companions to take care of it. "Two of them for two of us, Cousin," he calls out to Jonagher, who is close by. "Our friends are probably going to have their hands full soon enough."
Even before he finishes talking, the elven warrior has already started his attack, as one sword and then the other flash in two quick slashes, the intention behind his strike to at least drop one of them by focusing on it.
..."Behind!! Behind!! They seek to catch us unawares!" Yuuwa screams gesturing with her trident at the tunnel near the top of the slope. Tunnel 1
"Way to go lass! Now, let's take care of that matter!" the mercenary yells as he aims quickly and lets another bolt loose.
Seeing Isandril missing the quick creature Jonagher decides to fight smart.
He steps up and uses his hand to feint a blow while keeping his sword held at the ready.
The creature doesn't take the bait watching the sword warily as Jonagher swings.
The short blade misses and the half-elf curses. "Not the same as fighting mindless zombies or dumb cannibals. These things are quick and smart." he says keeping his sword up defensively.
"What's that? Sounds like bare feet on stone, and running this way," he says cocking his head to hear better.
Stepping up to K12, Aedalis increases the tempo of his drum beat to an incredible crescendo of furious beats, lifting the spirits of his new companions with a blend of magic and music.
Now we will dictate the final fates of these grim beasts! he exclaims. The beginning of our victory is at hand! Be not afraid!
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"Light. We need more light!" exclaims Yuuwa followed by a muffled curse and short hymnal as the tines of her trident burst into light held aloft.
"Reload that crossbow Bryn! Origen, Bryn let them come out and fight us in the tunnel. Too many shadowed entrances to watch here. Full speed ahead and let us not be divided."
As Origen comes into reach, she tugs him into the tunnel before double tapping Bryn, then 5' step backwards into Origen.
Origen pauses for a second, his attention momentarily diverted from Brynmor's target. He glances over his shoulder at the tunnel behind, hearing the sounds of fighting from Isandril's melee.
Yuuwa has the right of it.
He prepares to fall back, though he still keeps his attention on the creature lurking in the far wall.
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Suddenly a croaking female voice fills the caverns so that everyone can hear her.
"Who are you to disturb the Caves of Mother Thrunefang?" she says stepping into the light. Hideous to behold the woman is like a female version of the things Isandril and Jonagher fight. "Come here my children," she calls to the two creatures, who back away from the elf and half-elf and huddle near her seeking comfort.
Looking back towards the others she says with a wicked smile. "You seem a capable lot. You would make fine additions to my family. Join with me and live forever."
The creature alone near Brynmor and Origen slinks back into the dark out of sight of the greatsword wielding warrior. Origen notices the crossbow sitting at Brynmor's feet ready to be wielded.
Spells in Effect:
Inspire Courage: +1 to hit and damage (weapons only), +1 save vs charm and fear
Triple Time: Isandril, Brynmor, and Yuuwa 57 mins - +10' movement
Pro Evil(Brynmor): 3 mins (27/30 rounds) - +2 AC and saves vs evil creatures, cannot be touched by summoned outsiders
Pro Evil(Jonagher): 3 mins (28/30 rounds) - +2 AC and saves vs evil creatures, cannot be touched by summoned outsiders
Dancing Lights: 1 min (09/10 rounds)
Moment of Greatness: 3 mins (30/30) - double morale bonus (currently +1 to saves vs charm and fear) Also note only usable once per person.
Used so far - None
Grease: 3 mins (29/30 rounds) N-18/19, M-19 and walls (easier to squeeze through, long as you don't slip)
Light: 1 min (10/10 rounds)
Round 4:
Isandril(24/29) - full attack - miss
Brynmor(34/35) - range attack = miss, drop weapon(free), draw greatsword
Origen - move O-14, ready action (cast acid splash when in range)
Jonagher - 5'step J-11, attack = miss
Aedalis - cast moment of greatness, move K-12
Yuuwa - casts light
Mother - move, total defense
monsterA - withdraw to E-09
monsterB - withdraw to D-10
monsterC - double move (half speed) Stealth
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But I can't allow you to move other PCs - specially if they went before you. NPCs - that's iffy it may be possible. But PCs have their own player and no one - not even me - can make them move to a certain spot (outside the rules - there is always drag or push LOL). Sorry.
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The cavern echoes with the croaked words from the creature as it stands and pets one of her children.
"...forever... forever....forever,"
Spells in Effect:
Inspire Courage: +1 to hit and damage (weapons only), +1 save vs charm and fear
Triple Time: Isandril, Brynmor, and Yuuwa 56 mins (next minute 10/10 rounds) - +10' movement
Pro Evil(Brynmor): 3 mins (26/30 rounds) - +2 AC and saves vs evil creatures, cannot be touched by summoned outsiders
Pro Evil(Jonagher): 3 mins (27/30 rounds) - +2 AC and saves vs evil creatures, cannot be touched by summoned outsiders
Dancing Lights - Aedalis: 1 min (08/10 rounds)
Moment of Greatness: 3 mins (29/30) - double morale bonus (currently +1 to saves vs charm and fear) Also note only usable once per person.
Used so far - None
Grease: 3 mins (28/30 rounds) N-18/19, M-19 and walls (easier to squeeze through, long as you don't slip)
Light - Yuuwa: 1 min (09/10 rounds)
Round 5:
Isandril(24/29) - IS UP
Brynmor(34/35) -
Origen -
Jonagher -
Aedalis -
Yuuwa -
Mother -
monsterA -
monsterB -
monsterC -
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COMBAT MAP - HERE
"...forever... forever....forever,"
Origen hears the ghoul queen's sinister "offer." "Sounds as if they need us in the other room."
"I plan to live long enough myself," Isandril retorts, "but thank you for the offer nevertheless." Moving forward, the elf closes the distance between himself and the nearest ghoul, attacking with one of his short swords as soon as he does so.
Origen hears the ghoul queen's sinister "offer." "Sounds as if they need us in the other room."
Brynmor seems in two minds regarding whether to stay there or join Isandril and Jonagher in the other room. Without taking his eyes off the tunnel where the other ghoul was ready to emerge from, he talks to Origen in a low and steady voice:
"I would love to join them, but I don't want to leave our backs unprotected. The gods only know how many of these undead freaks lurk just beyond the shadows in there. Who's gonna cover our backs?"
". . . Who's gonna cover our backs?"
"Too many backs to cover right now," responds Origen, as he snatches up the Chelaxian fighter's dropped crossbow.
Origen hustles into the tunnel toward the Mother.
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Origen would need to accept it and don it (move action) next round. Then he'll have the case.
The back-up bolts are probably in his backpack, correct?
I will allow for Brynmor to take off his bolt case and hand it to Origen as a move action. Just guessing it is one of those over the shoulder straps to put the case on your hip types.
Origen would need to accept it and don it (move action) next round. Then he'll have the case.
The back-up bolts are probably in his backpack, correct?
Concerning Origen's Crossbow: At least for the time being, I believe the crossbow is to be loaned to Torden. As for the backpacks thing, I was actually going to get a masterwork one as soon as we have the means (well, if ever we have the means, all things considered ;-)). And probably a bow of some sort at the same time.
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With Isandril's charge Jonagher moves right beside the elf. "Time to die a second time! You ugly bastards!"
Aedalis steps up to cast a spell to help, while his inspiration feeds of the magic. He casts a pinprick of light at the creature known as Mother and is shocked when it has no effect whatsoever. "Be careful she is powerful," he says in warning.
"Since you defy me, you are only worthy to feed me and mine!" the homely creature retorts. "You value all this light to much. I think it is time to take it away." With a gesture and a toss of a stone the cavern goes dark, unnaturally dark.
Meanwhile Origen and Yuuwa start into the narrow tunnel, as Brynmor guards the rear. Having seen Origen take up the crossbow the warrior quickly doffs the case strap over his head and hands them to the sorcerer. "Lock and load!" :P
A startled yelp from Yuuwa turns them back to the woman who pulled ahead and they see her stabbing at a creature in the tunnel that turned south from the one they are following.
Spells in Effect:
Inspire Courage: +1 to hit and damage (weapons only), +1 save vs charm and fear
Triple Time: Isandril, Brynmor, and Yuuwa 56 mins (next minute 10/10 rounds) - +10' movement
Pro Evil(Brynmor): 3 mins (26/30 rounds) - +2 AC and saves vs evil creatures, cannot be touched by summoned outsiders
Pro Evil(Jonagher): 3 mins (27/30 rounds) - +2 AC and saves vs evil creatures, cannot be touched by summoned outsiders
Dancing Lights - Aedalis: 1 min (08/10 rounds)
Moment of Greatness: 3 mins (29/30) - double morale bonus (currently +1 to saves vs charm and fear) Also note only usable once per person.
Used so far - None
Grease: 3 mins (28/30 rounds) N-18/19, M-19 and walls (easier to squeeze through, long as you don't slip)
Light - Yuuwa: 1 min (09/10 rounds)
Darkness - Mother Thrunefang: 5 mins (50/50 rounds)
Round 5:
Isandril(24/29) - move(E-11), attack - miss
Origen - pick up crossbow, move(L-14)
Brynmor(34/35) - hand over bolts, move(M-14)
Jonagher - move(F-10), attack
possible crit,
confirmed dmg
Aedalis - move(I-12), casts daze DC 14 (at Mother, who is unaffected HD to high)
Yuuwa - move(K-13), attack squeezing penalties offset, miss
Mother - cast darkness, rest unknown to PCs
monsterA - full attack(Jonagher) AC:19(CE + pro evil)
- bite
- claw
- claw, hit
monsterB - full attack(Isandril)
- bite
- claw
- claw
monsterC - hiding (for now)
monsterD - full attack(Yuuwa)
- bite, hit dmg
- claw, hit dmg
- claw
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The darkness gives the ghouls the advantage but everyone can hear Joangher and Isandril as they continue to fight on.
Spells in Effect:
Inspire Courage: +1 to hit and damage (weapons only), +1 save vs charm and fear
Triple Time: Isandril, Brynmor, and Yuuwa 56 mins (next minute 09/10 rounds) - +10' movement
Pro Evil(Brynmor): 3 mins (25/30 rounds) - +2 AC and saves vs evil creatures, cannot be touched by summoned outsiders
Pro Evil(Jonagher): 3 mins (26/30 rounds) - +2 AC and saves vs evil creatures, cannot be touched by summoned outsiders
Dancing Lights - negated by darkness spell
Moment of Greatness: 3 mins (28/30) - double morale bonus (currently +1 to saves vs charm and fear) Also note only usable once per person.
Used so far - None
Grease: 3 mins (27/30 rounds) N-18/19, M-19 and walls (easier to squeeze through, long as you don't slip)
Light - Yuuwa: 1 min (08/10 rounds)
Darkness - Mother Thrunefang: 5 mins (49/50 rounds)
Round 6:
Isandril(24/29) - IS UP
Origen -
Brynmor(34/35) -
Jonagher(18/25) - Save
Aedalis -
Yuuwa(18/24) - Need two Fort Saves DC-13 or become paralyzed
Mother -
monsterA(08/14) -
monsterB -
monsterC -
monsterD -
- Origen the ghoul next to you has cover due to the corner of the wall.
- Aedalis could search for the stone and cover it but it will be difficult and take at least two rounds (maybe more depending on rolls).
- Sorry I took actions for characters I thought I had waited long enough.
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Combat Map: HERE
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GM TSL:
However, if ruled otherwise, as requested my fort save(s) are
Fort#1
Fort#2
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Sorry then I must have gotten what you were trying to say wrong. It seemed to me you wanted to move to K-14 to let everyone by - I thought that would have been a double move (forgot your +10 movement).
Since you didn't list actions I figured you would have wanted to get in an attack. That is what I thought you meant by weaken enemies, you moved saw it attack and then would withdraw next round letting the fighter step up.
To help me please list your actions which could be as simple as move(??-??), cast spell or double move(??-??).
And thanks I hope we get all the bugs out of this soon.
Your character was not damaged by the ghoul so HP are still at full.
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Round 1 Isandril double moves to threaten the ghoul in the room with water.
Round 2 no actions posted but you said you wish to pursue so had your character move and catch up (due to +10 movement) and attack - kills first ghoul
Round 3 you moved cautiously and had an action left over so I put your character in total def and the ghouls in that room move in to attack
Round 4 Isandril attacks and misses, Mother comes from around the corner and the ghouls withdrew
Round 5 your character and Jonagher moved to attack - so the ghouls counter attacked
It is top of round 6.
Finding himself in darkness, Isandril takes a more defensive stance. The elf still presses the attack, relying more on sound rather than sight, but realizes he is at a disadvantage.
"We could use some light here, if it is not too much bother," he calls to his friends as he attacks the same ghoul as before, this time taking more care to shield himself from incoming blows rather than going all out against his target.