Two of the heads pull back, but the third one pointed down at Cynara and shouted. He put a hand crossbow over the battlement and fired down at her.
for a possible piercing damage plus poison.
No real surprise here, so
Round 1______________________
Players take their turn in order of posting, enemies will go last.
Cynara sprints for the gap in the tower, blade ready.
Zephram nods to himself, "Yes, it would have been better to attack.", then drinks his extract of fly, taking a moment to watch the three drow, studying the one on the left... Yes... He seems to follow the same basic combat style as his brethren. I believe I'm getting used to these dark elves...
Accustomed to such tactics, Sylvianna fires as the drow does.
Activating his wand Zane vanishes from sight before dashing after Cynara.
Round 1______________________
Cynara______
Even with the attack coming from outside of her sight range, it fails to get through her armor.
Cynara sprints for the gap in the tower, blade ready.
Zephram Taranis______
(Standard: Drink fly, Move: Studied Combat)
Nakoda______
One of her picks was in her hands as the others started sprinting for the tower. As she ran, she began the WarChant, coming so easily to her now. She was focused on getting out of the line of sight of the top, and kicking the closed door of the entryway in.
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Sylvianna______
Accustomed to such tactics, Sylvianna fires as the drow does.
Zane Argentus______
Activating his wand Zane vanishes from sight before dashing after Cynara.
Vanish. Run for the gap.
ENEMIES___________
Red 6: Fires at Nakoda.
for a possible plus Fort save vs Drow Poison.
Red 5: Fires at Cynara.
for a possible plus Fort save vs Drow Poison.
Red 4: Fires at Nakoda.
for a possible plus Fort save vs Drow Poison.
Red 2: Fires at Zephram.
for a possible plus Fort save vs Drow Poison.
Red 3: Fires at Sylviana.
for a possible plus Fort save vs Drow Poison.
1:39
2:16
3:8
4:16
5:16
6:16
Round 2____________
Players take their turn in order of posting, enemies will go last.
Zephram smiles as the friendly breeze around him pushes the dart off course. He then leaps into the air, his mutated muscles and tendons giving it an unnatural look, then uses the magic of the extract to bring the dark-elf he'd studied into the reach of his blade.
for
Squinting, Cynara closes with the lead drow on the stairs and stabs at it.
Sylvianna races into the enclosure.
Round 2____________
Zephram Taranis______
Fly 60' will get into reach of the studied target..
Cynara______
Squinting, Cynara closes with the lead drow on the stairs and stabs at it.
Holding an opportune parry in reserve, if Cynara is attacked:
Opportune parry: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14
Sylvianna______
Sylvianna races into the enclosure.
Nakoda______
Move towards stairs, Standard(SLA) to activate Eyes of the Hunter(+20 on next attack roll). The first Drow that Nakoda threatens will be the subject of her attack next round.
(npc) Zane_______
Zane Waited, Invisibly studying the action as it unfolded.
ENEMIES_____________________
Red 6
Dropped his crossbow and drew his rapier to attack Cynara.
for a possible piercing damage.
Red 5 dropped his crossbow, drew his rapier, jumped over the balustrade and rolled behind Nakoda to flank attack her.
for a possible piercing damage.
Red 4 dropped his crossbow, drew his rapier, moved down the stairs, jumped over the balustrade and attacked Nakoda from the side.
for a possible piercing damage.
Red 2: Fires at Zephram.
for a possible plus Fort save vs Drow Poison.
1:39
2:16
4:16
5:16
6:7
Round 3_____________
Players take their turn in order of posting, enemies will go last.
TACTICAL OVERVIEW, GROUND FLOOR
TACTICAL OVERVIEW, TOWER TOP
for a possible extra piercing damage.
Zephram winces as the dart passes through his friendly winds, armour and thickened skin, then smiles as his delay poison extract protects him from any side-effects of the dart. See, it's good to be prepared.. He drifts gently toward the nearest drow, studying his as he does, then quickly strikes with the rapier in what he hopes to be an unexpected blow.
for
HP: 55/55 (+9 temporary)
AC: 22/15/17 (+2 v. ranged)
Effects:
Still invisible, Zane moves forward, casting a spell as he reaches out to touch the drow.
Cynara winces in pain at the deep stab, and her next attack is thrown off badly.
Taking a single step forward, Sylvianna's movements are a blur as her swords flash out at the drow behind Nakoda
Round 3_____________
Zephram Taranis______
He drifts gently toward the nearest drow, studying his as he does, then quickly strikes with the rapier in what he hopes to be an unexpected blow.
Move: Studied Combat; 5' step (er, fly); Standard: Attack
Zane Argentus______
Still invisible, Zane moves forward, casting a spell as he reaches out to touch the drow.
Trial of Fire and Acid: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Success!
Cynara_____
Cynara winces in pain at the deep stab, and her next attack is thrown off badly.
Sylvianna______
Taking a single step forward, Sylvianna's movements are a blur as her swords flash out at the drow behind Nakoda
ENEMIES_____________________
Red 6 attacked Cynara.
for a possible piercing damage.
Red 4 turned to attack Zane.
for a possible piercing damage.
Red 2: dropped his crossbow and drew his sword to attack Zephram.
for a possible piercing damage.
Red 1: The drow Captain charged across the roof to attack Zephram.
for a possible piercing damage.
1:39
2:10
4:11
6:7
Round 4_____________
Players take their turn in order of posting, enemies will go last.
TACTICAL OVERVIEW, GROUND FLOOR
TACTICAL OVERVIEW, TOWER TOP
Cynara manages to tag the one that hit her, but her defense is weak.
Round 4____________________
Cynara______
Cynara manages to tag the one that hit her, but her defense is weak.
Nakoda______
The drow having been weakened, Nakoda struck with her pick, laughter coloring her Warchant.
[npc] Sylvianna_______________
Sylvianna stepped into flank and attacked Red 4.
for a possible
for a possible damage.
for a possible
[npc] Zane_______
Zane backed off and examined the ancient desk, but found it had been looted clean long ago.
[npc] Zephram _______
Zephram swung just out of reach of the drow Captain and attacked Red 2 again.
.
Ordinary Miss.
ENEMIES___________________
Red 2: Jumped up on the narrow parapet and Attacked Zephram again.
for a possible piercing damage.
Red 1: The drow Captain stepped up onto the parapet to attack Zephram again.
1:39
2:10
Round 5_____________
Players take their turn in order of posting, enemies will go last.
TACTICAL OVERVIEW, GROUND FLOOR
TACTICAL OVERVIEW, TOWER TOP
Zephram, now quite sure he's mastered the drow's combat pattern leans in, trying to draw his opponent out of position before quickly driving his rapier into this foe.
HP: 55/55 (+5 temporary)
AC: 22/15/17 (+2 v. ranged)
Effects:
Dex Mutagen: 65 minutes remaining
Fly (66 rounds remaining);
Delay Poison (6+ hours remain)
False Life (5/11)
Cynara advances up the stairs, and then when she has the majority of the party in range channels to heal, excluding the drow captain.
Flicking the blood off of her blades, Sylvianna stalks her way up the stairs.
Round 5_____________
Zephram Taranis______
Zephram, now quite sure he's mastered the drow's combat pattern leans in, trying to draw his opponent out of position before quickly driving his rapier into this foe.
Cynara_______
Cynara advances up the stairs, and then when she has the majority of the party in range channels to heal, excluding the drow captain.
Channel energy: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 2) = 8
Nakoda______
Sylvianna______
Flicking the blood off of her blades, Sylvianna stalks her way up the stairs.
(npc) Zane______
ENEMIES_________________
The Drow Lieutenant, frustrated at Zephram just out of reach, turned and charged Sylvianna.
for a possible piercing damage.
1:34
Round 6_____________
Players take their turn in order of posting, enemies will go last.
Cynara slides around the remaining drow, trying to set up a flank for Nakoda or Sylvianna before attacking.
As Nakoda vacates her previous spot, Sylvianna charges in, thrusting with her drowbane blade.
Zephram drifts in toward the lieutenant, coming in at an angle to take advantage of the distraction of his companions, taking up a flanking position with Nakoda as he strikes.
Round 6_____________
Cynara______
Cynara slides around the remaining drow, trying to set up a flank for Nakoda or Sylvianna before attacking. That is, 5' diagonal step to end up due west of the drow.
Nakoda______
As her swing is successful, she sings even louder, reveling in the joy of combat.
5ft. step downwards to further flank the drow
Sylvianna______
As Nakoda vacates her previous spot, Sylvianna charges in, thrusting with her drowbane blade.
Zephram Taranis______
Zephram drifts in toward the lieutenant, coming in at an angle to take advantage of the distraction of his companions, taking up a flanking position with as he strikes.
He hit, dealing minor damage.
(npc) Zane______
Zane sees the siege ballistae ready to fire and judges it is time to finish this fight. He unloads on the Drow with a flurry of Magic Missiles.
Hit! for
Hit! for
Fizzle.
The drow jerked twice and finally collapsed.
The battle is over.
Striding over to the ballistae, Zane studies the massive weapons taking in their targets and operation.
All business, Cynara wipes her blade clean and resheathes it. "Is anyone else hurt?"
Sylvianna cleans her blades with a grim satisfaction as she begins to search the bodies of the Drow. "I am unharmed."
Zephram shakes his head, "I'm fine.", then turns to start stripping the useful equipment from his opponents.
Zane can't help but chuckle at Nakoda's fierce exclamation point to the battle. "I'd say they underestimated what they were facing, wouldn't you?"
Zephram nods, "They do seem an arrogant group.. which could be an advantage."
"They've had the run of their underground realms for quite a number of years, so they may not be accustomed to foes that don't quail in fear at the sight of them. Or perhaps we're facing some of their minor forces. In any case, I believe we have a rescue to manage?"
You see the ballistae is cocked and ready to fire. A number of hand crossbow bolts has been strapped to the warhead by an ingenious means.
The bolt heads seems to be filled with a red volatile liquid with arcane magical properties.
Searching the bodies you find:
8 Mw rapiers
1 +1 rapier
8 sets of shadowed MW studded leather armor
8 hand crossbows,
1 mw hand crossbow
140 hand crossbow bolts
10 +1 hand crossbow bolts
5 green coded hand crossbow bolts
5 red coded hand crossbow bolts
16 blue coded hand crossbow bolts
8 potion of cure light wounds,
8 smokestick;
3 short sword
potion of cure moderate wounds;
Shadowed mw mithral shirt,
masterwork buckler,
230gp value in mixed coinage