Cinders will dismount and cast shield of faith on herself.
Jamison casts Shield Of Faith on himself as quietly as possible from atop his horse.
Seeing an imminent battle, Euron begins to whistle quietly, the noise sounding like a wild animal as it becomes louder with each passing second.
Euron 19
Jamison 18
Eseldra 17+
Karthas 17
Cinders 14+
Hiram 14
Tyr 6
Karthas moves in closer to the bandits.
Jamison moves in on the bandits, his rage at the loss of his wife growing by the second.
Jamison moves in on the bandits, his rage at the loss of his wife growing by the second.
Euron reaches down and pets Niko on the head as the wolf's fur begins to bristle. "There, there boy... we'll join the battle soon 'nuff." he whispers, continuing to issue a brief prayer to Gozreh.
Cinders moves towards the bandits, drawing her scimitar as she goes.
Eseldra will move 30' forward to AC13.
Surprise Round Recap:
Euron finishes casting his summoning spell and "Pokey" the stirge appears next to one of the bandits. The nature priest then reaches down from his mount to cast a spell on his wolf companion, Niko.
"Pokey" the stirge swoops down on the unsuspecting bandit beneath it and latches onto its victim with its spiky legs. The hapless bandit lets out a scream of terror as the insectoid creature's needle-sharp proboscis jams into his body, throbbing as it sucks up its victim's lifeblood.
As the sound of the wounded bandit's scream fills the air, Jamison, Eseldra, Karthas, and Cinders advance toward the caravan. Hiram and Tyr ensure that the party's mounts are secured before turning toward the pending battle.
Mounted Bandits 9-11:
Bandit 12 (Stavros):
Wagon Drivers 1-6:
Round One:
Initiative Order:
Euron 19
Jamison 18
Eseldra 17+
Karthas 17
Bandits B9-11 15
Cinders 14+
Hiram 14
Bandits B1-8 14-
Bandit B12 8
Wagon Drivers 7
Tyr 6
Jamison continues to advance, under cover of his large wooden shield.
"Let's not keep 'em waiting!" Euron urges Tunica forward, giving the other's a brief smile.
The wolf rushes off following it's master, it's teeth bared and gleaming in the waning light.
Eseldra continues to angle forward diagonally to cut the bandits off before they can get to the crossing. I can't see the map at the moment, so please put her in an appropriate square.
Karthas enters a rage and charges a bandit, taking a swing of his greatsword when he arrives.
Attack: (charge)
Damage:
Round One:
Mounted atop his trusty elk Tunica, Euron rides toward the rear of the bandit caravan with Niko running along beside him.
“Pokey” the summoned stirge continues to merrily feed amidst the hapless bandit’s cries of ”GET IT ORF ME!! GET IT ORF ME!!!”
Jamison readies his shield as he advances toward the middle of the bandit caravan.
Eseldra skirts around to the front of the caravan in an attempt to prevent the bandits from reaching the river crossing
Frothing in rage, Karthas charges toward the bandit before him and attacks with a mighty swing of his greatsword. The poor bandit raises his longbow before him to ward of the blow, but the enraged Kellid’s sword sunders the meager defense and slices clear through the bandit’s midsection, cleaving him in twain. The bandit’s torso falls away in a spray of gore as his legs fall in the opposite direction.
”SHOOT ‘EM DOWN!” the bandit at the rear of the caravan yells. The other three mounted bandits hastily load bolts into their crossbows.
The mounted bandit nearest Euron fires his crossbow at the druid.
Euron HIT
Another mounted bandit rides forward and fires his crossbow at Jamison.
Jamison HIT
The third mounted bandit rides forward and fires his crossbow at Karthas.
Karthas HIT
MISS
Cinders continues advancing forward.
Wasting no time, Hiram pulls out his longbow, and draws an arrow.
"These bandits have transgressed against the holy laws, Old Deadeye, bless my shot that they may be justly punished!"
With his whispered prayer, Hiram lets his arrow fly! It whistles as it flies straight....
B1:
B2:
B3:
B4:
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Round One (continued):
Cinders continues to advance, scimitar in hand, flames smoldering in her eyes.
Hiram draws his bow, nocks an arrow, and fires toward the bandit serving as “Pokey” the stirge’s snack. Unfortunately Hiram’s arrow misses its mark and thunks harmlessly into one of the trees beyond, shattering upon impact.
The bandits on foot struggle to overcome their surprise and heed their leader’s order.
Startled by Karthas’ slaughter of one of their number, two of the lead bandits turn with arrows nocked to their bows and fire upon the Kellid.
Karthas HIT
Karthas MISS
Seeing Eseldra emerge from behind the tree, the other lead bandit nocks an arrow to his bow and fires upon the elf.
Eseldra MISS
Three of the other bandits scramble for cover behind the lead wagon.
The bandit serving as the stirge’s snack struggles to pull the creature away from his body...
...and with an adrenaline-powered tug wrenches the offending creature away from his body.
The mounted bandit leader hefts a wickedly sharp battleaxe and rides toward the battle.
The wagon drivers struggle to rein in their startled horses. The bandits ‘riding shotgun’ on the wagons level their loaded crossbows toward the companions and fire.
Karthas HIT
Jamison MISS
Euron MISS
Tyr hefts his sword and runs toward the battle.
Begin Round Two
Initiative Order:
Euron 19
Jamison 18
Eseldra 17+
Karthas 17
Bandits B9-11 15
Cinders 14+
Hiram 14
Bandits B1-8 14-
Bandit B12 8
Wagon Drivers 7
Tyr 6
Eseldra sees the three bandits coming after her, gives a little shriek, "No! No! Stay back, please!", then she hurriedly retreats to AB20, grabs Cinder's arm and whispers, "Stay behind me and look helpless and afraid." Eseldra somehow manages to get the top button of her blouse undone, and turns back to the three men, quivering in fear and clinging to Cinders.
Bluff check:
"Aw, that tickles!" Euron hollars at the bandit. "Tickle'm back, Niko!" he shouts at the wolf, instructing it to attack their assailant.
Niko rushes forward, and with a tremendous leap attacks the bandit crossbowman.
Trusting that his wolf will repay the bandit, Euron urges Tunica forward, lowering his ranseur like a knight's lance and charges at one of the caravan drivers.
Round 2
Jamison drops his shield and rushes forward, doubling in size through the power granted by Erastil. He hefts his Greataxe and levies it at the bandit who is occupied with Stirgy.
Karthas growls in anger and draws back his greatsword as he moves toward another bandit with ill intent.
Attack:
Damage:
Round Two:
The manacled captives cry out in fear and huddle down in the wagons as best they can, trying not to get caught in the arrow-fire.
Wriggling fiercely within the bandit’s grip, “Pokey” the stirge suddenly disappears with an audible ’pop’.
At Euron’s call, Niko rushes forward and leaps at the mounted bandit crossbowman . Unfortunately the bandit’s steed turns into the wolf’s leap and deflects the attack.
Like a knight mounted atop his trusty steed, Euron lowers his ranseur like a lance and charges Tunica forward to spear the wagon-borne crossbowman in the shoulder, narrowly missing his heart. At the druid’s urging, the elk gores the man with its wickedly sharp antlers, eviscerating the pinned bandit.
Jamison drops his shield and calls upon the power of Erastil to double in size. Drawing forth his giant-sized greatsword, he swings mightily at the bandit partially exsanguinated by “Pokey” the stirge. The great blade slices through the bandit’s neck, sending his head flying into the copse of trees as his body crumples to the ground.
Feigning fear, Eseldra turns and runs from the lead bandits in an attempt to draw them into an ambush with Cinders.
Still enraged, Karthas stalks forward to the rear of the lead wagon and effortlessly guts the poor bandit hiding behind it.
The mounted bandit near Euron spurs his mount forward away from Niko as he loads another bolt into his crossbow, and turns to fire at the druid.
Euron MISS
The mounted bandit near Jamison sidles his mount back a step and fires a bolt at the enlarged priest.
Jamison MISS
The mounted bandit to the south of Karthas loads another bolt into his crossbow and fires at the Kellid.
Karthas HIT
Cinders is a bit unsure how she's supposed to feign helplessness when she's wielding a scimitar, so she decides to take a different tactic. "Fear not, lady!" she says loudly. "I'll protect you! She then moves towards the bandits and stands waiting, trying to look menacing.
Hiram moves forward, noticing a bandit trying to circle the party, he draws an arrow as he moves, firing it once he stops.
B1:
B2:
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Round Two (continued):
Cinders steps ‘protectively’ in front of Eseldra and prepares to immolate the approaching bandits.
Hiram moves forward and sees one of the mounted bandits attempting to circle around the group. The young paladin nocks an arrow and fires at the mounted bandit, but the arrow flies wide of its mark.
Seeing Eseldra flee around the tree, one of the lead bandits shouts ”GET ‘ER!” and he and one of his companions chase after the elf.
As the bandits approach, Cinders casts her readied spell and flames shoot forth from her outstretched hands to wash over the bandits.
(5 damage)
(5 damage)
The scorched bandits draw their short swords as they continue their advance and attack the flame oracle.
Cinders HIT
Cinders MISS
Startled by the appearance of the giant priest, one of the bandits on foot and the two bandits ‘riding shotgun’ on the wagons train their missile weapons on Jamison and fire.
Jamison MISS
Jamison MISS
Jamison HIT
With trembling hands, the bandit hiding around the corner of the lead wagon drops his bow and draws a short sword to attack Karthas.
Karthas MISS
The bandit hiding behind the wagon with him fires an arrow at the Kellid.
Karthas HIT
Karthas MISS
Seeing his companion brutally slain by Euron and Tunica, the driver of the rear wagon jumps over the side, stumbles as he twists his ankle, and hobbles as fast as he can toward the east.
Unrestrained by a guiding hand, the horses hitched to the rear wagon bolt, crashing into the mounted bandit to the south of the middle wagon. The bandit is thrown from his mount and trampled to death by the panicked horses ().
The bandit leader whirls his horse around and charges Euron and Tunica, attempting to overrun and trample the druid and his mount.
Tyr continues to hustle toward the battle.
Begin Round Three
Initiative Order:
Euron 19
Jamison 18
Eseldra 17+
Karthas 17
Bandits B9-11 15
Cinders 14+
Hiram 14
Bandits B1-6 14-
Bandit B12 8
Wagon Drivers 7
Tyr 6
Eseldra dashes forward around Cinders to W22 and angles a colour spray southeast to catch b1 and b2 while just missing Cinders. Will save DC 15 or suffer the consequences.
Round Three:
The air is filled with the piercing cries of injured horses following the collision of the rear wagon with one of the mounted bandits. The horses hitched to the remaining two wagons whinny and rear up in fright, hooves pawing at the air. Each wagon’s driver can barely restrain the panicked beasts.
Eseldra dashes around Cinders and casts a spell on the two bandits threatening the oracle of flame. A vivid cone of clashing colors springs forth from her hand, washing over the unsuspecting bandits while narrowly missing her companion.
Both bandits drop to the ground, knocked unconscious by the sensory overload caused by Eseldra's spell.
Jamison growls, seeming to temporarily be more of an extension of the Land than a man. He booms out an incantation, stomps forward (to AH27/28-AI27/28), and stretches a long arm toward Karthas, forsaking his own needs in deference to the fury of the Kellid warrior.
Karthas steps forward, and takes a swing at the bandit next to him.
Attack:
Damage:
Eseldra cackles in glee, her other-wordly heritage presenting itself in a truly satisfied glint in her reddish eyes, and her tail pokeing out of her blouse, twitching contentedly. She looks up at bandit three and sneers, "Come save your friends, coward!"
Damage:
If bandit 3 does advance, she'll 5' step back and fire an arrow at him.
Attack:
Confirm:
Damage:
Round Three (continued):
Jamison offers a prayer to Erastil and steps forward with a giant step to channel healing energy into Karthas.
With a touch of renewed vigor, the enraged Karthas steps past the corner of the wagon. With a mighty swing of his greatsword, the Kellid sends another bandit’s head flying over the top of the wagon.
Round Three (continued):
Euron gives a piercing whistle to get Niko’s attention and directs Tunica to shift position, allowing the druid to bring his ranseur to bear on the bandit leader . As he does so, his knees spur Tunica, urging the elk to attack.
The bandit leader leans to the side with near contemptuous ease, causing Euron's ranseur attack to go wide. Momentarily thrown off balance, the druid is unable to direct the elk to gore the enemy.
Seeing his friend in danger, Niko rushes forward and attacks the bandit leader’s horse.
The brave wolf leaps up, tearing a vicious wound across the horse's neck. The injured beast whinnies in pain and fright.
Round Three (continued):
Seeing Hiram approaching, the mounted bandit that fired upon Euron re-loads his crossbow and spurs his mount toward the paladin. Sighting down the loaded bolt, the bandit squeezes the trigger and fires.
Hiram MISS
The mounted bandit next to Jamison backs his horse a step, re-loads his crossbow, and fires at the giant priest.
Jamison HIT
Cinders steps over the unconscious bandit in front of her. She goes up to B3 and attacks with her scimitar.
Cinders' blade lights briefly with flames as it cuts into the bandit.