HP 25/30 (25/34 when raging)
AC 18/T12/FF16 (AC 16 when raging)
Weapon in hand:Greatsword
Effects Rage 2/8, DR 1
Noonan runs 30 feet east so he is directly north of Jason
Yldrath meticulously cleans his blade with a hankerchief, and gets ready to mix a new bomb to combat the new threat.
Morgan grabs the vial that Yldrath mentioned, and raises his shield with the other hand. He stares at the newest portal intently, listening to the gnome's words (if any) as he casts the spell.
Yldrath ignores the goblins and orcs still standing, instead focusing on the cleanliness of his blade.
Noonan repositions himself to watch Jason fight at closer quarters as Morgan ignores the bloodied goblin that still stands before him to grasp at Yldrath's bottle...
AoO against Morgan:
...but he manages to avoid the opportunistic strike and withdraw. His kenning of the portal is muddied by confusion, but he does note the distinct stink of conjurative magik.
Jason's continued assault falls shy of causing lasting damage, but keeps the orcs upon the defensive for a few moments.
Action Tracker (Round 4): Jason, Elijah, Goblins, Juro, Orcs, Yldrath, Noonan, Morgan
Elijah delays his action as the two remaining wounded goblins summon some last inkling of strength to make a final clumsy strike before falling...
Shortsword at Elijah: for
Shortsword at Yldrath: for
The third and final goblin refrains from entering the fray again, and a simple flick of the hand and momentary concentration from the gnome on the balcony banishes the green creature back to the aether.
The southern portal then disgorges a pair of hulking goblinoids, larger and more vicious than the goblins that came before. Warily at first they stalk with confidence and grip a combination of morningstar and shield that they seem to know how to use.
Action Tracker (Round 4): Jason, Bugbears, Elijah, Juro, Orcs, Yldrath, Noonan, Morgan
Action Tracker (Round 5): Jason, Bugbears, Elijah, Juro, Orcs, Yldrath, Noonan, Morgan
Juro sighs,"More big, dumb, ugly brutes that just don't learn."
He takes a step forward and sends a pair of arrows hurtling towards the Bugbear directly South of him
Pressing his advantage, Jason thrust his spear once again at the wounded Orc.
After executing an almost perfect strike, the Half-Orc attempted to slam his metal shield in the other Orc's face.
HP 25/30 (25/34 when raging)
AC 18/T12/FF16 (AC 16 when raging)
Weapon in hand:Greatsword
Effects Rage 3/8, DR 1
Noonan steps one square south and brings his blade own on the orc in front of Jason in an overhead chop.
Yldrath quickly dashes into position, and throws another vial at the bugbear.
Elijah, easily dodges the futile goblin swings in time to see two ugly brutes appear from the portal. Throwing caution to the wind, he charges forward, hoping to cut one down to size.
Elijah surges southwards, but his blade is easily dealt with by the set bugbear. Juro follows his lead and directs a pair of missiles, striking with the first a glancing blow.
The orcs attacking Jason struggle onwards, lashing out with curved blades...
Falchion: for
Confirm?:
Falchion:
...the first battering through his defences to cut deep and wickedly into his unarmored torso; but the second is defeated by his agility.
Action Tracker (Round 4): Jason, Bugbears, Elijah, Juro, Orcs, Yldrath, Noonan, Morgan
Action Tracker (Round 5): Jason, Bugbears, Elijah, Juro, Orcs, Yldrath, Noonan, Morgan
Yldrath dashes forwards and throws one of his concoctions at the bugbear NOT fighting Elijah...
Morgan moves to put his back against the north wall, gripping tightly to the vial given to him by Yldrath.
Yldrath advances, and his thrown weapon breaks open across the bugbear's defences - spreading quick burning fire...
Noonan steps forward and his great blade cuts deep through the undamaged orc attacking Jason... quickly rectifying the lack of mortal wounds. Only the stubborn belligerence of the orc keeps it standing.
Morgan flees from the conflict, hiding in the shade of the Northern wall.
The point of Jason's spear tears through the throat of an orc and causes it to finally fall to the sand unmoving, but his shield strike is dodged.
The two bugbears converge upon the isolated Elijah, surrounding him and attempting to take him down...
Morningstar: for
Flanking Morningstar: for
...heavy swung weapons crushing the human in their inelegant and brutal embrace.
Action Tracker (Round 5): Jason, Bugbears, Elijah, Juro, Orcs, Yldrath, Noonan, Morgan
Elijah takes a brutal one-two punch from the deadly weapons. He stays standing, and takes another swing at the beast already injured. Too bad the wounds to his ribs throw off his momentum and he swings wide.
Elijah's measured cut is deflected by the beast's shield, while Juro's aim is fouled by the intervening combatants and causes both arrows to miss their targets.
The sole surviving orc somehow continues to defy death and hacks with it's blood-slicked blade...
Falchion at Jason:
...but arms that are growing ever heavier fail to muster the power to defeat Jason's guard.
Action Tracker (Round 5): Jason, Bugbears, Elijah, Juro, Orcs, Yldrath, Noonan, Morgan
Action Tracker (Round 6): Jason, Bugbears, Elijah, Juro, Orcs, Yldrath, Noonan, Morgan
HP 25/30 (25/34 when raging)
AC 18/T12/FF16 (AC 16 when raging)
Weapon in hand:Greatsword
Effects Rage 4/8, DR 1
Noonan seeks to end the meddlesome orc and slices..
No doubt sending it's head spinning into the air and into the laps of their would-be employers.
The tender ministrations of the large barbarian and his trusty blade continue as a brutal hack bisects the orc at the neck - sending it's detached head rolling many feet away and causing it's body to fall under a haze of red mist.
Noonan moves 30 feet south, preparing to swing around to help finish off the two bugbears
Morgan watches the combat from the north wall, gripping tightly to the mysterious vial. It seems, in his opinion, as if his new allies have this just about wrapped up.
Yldrath steps to the side and pulls out one of the mysterious vials that he gave to Morgan. "Like so," he says calmly, and uncorks it, aiming at the wounded bugbear.
A flash of lightning shoots out, followed by the cacophonous boom of thunder.
Unfortunately, due to the accidental electrical overcharge Yldrath put into the device, static electricity shocks his hand, startling him and throwing the shot wide. As it scorches the sand next to the bugbear, however, it is clear that the shot would've done some damage.
Seeing the Orc go down, Jason turned to see one of his compatriots in trouble. Sucking up the pain, the Half-Orc moved to assist.
As the group turns and regroups to face the bugbears, Yldrath's bottled spark expends itself harmlessly into the sand.
Upon the balcony the blood being spilled seems to have attracted a bit more attention from the dwarf, though if Morgan risked to look above he may have caught derision aimed at the cowering priest.
The bugbears quickly glance at the oncoming gladiators, but remain focused first upon attempting to drop the first foe before them...
Flanking Morningstar: for
Flanking Morningstar: for
...another bludgeoning strike making it past his desperate defences.
Action Tracker (Round 5): Jason, Bugbears, Elijah, Juro, Yldrath, Noonan, Morgan
Action Tracker (Round 6): Jason, Bugbears
Yldrath dashes quickly across the sand, moving around just so he won't give the bugbear a chance to attack him once he gets there.
He then lashes out towards the bugbear, flanking him with the help of Elijah.
Juro moves 30ft. W and sends an arrow zipping towards the western bugbear.
Morgan risks moving closer to the enemies.
Noonan double moves 55' west and 5' south.
Elijah, slashes at the bugbear who has his attention split in two.
Elijah slashes with his blade, scoring a solid hit that threatened to cut deeper but was softened by the resistance of armor. That still was enough to wound the already bloodied bugbear sufficiently to send it to the arena's floor.
Juro repositions to aim more clearly, but his single shot does not draw a dodge from the beast - arcing past and through open air.
Yldrath redirects himself towards the second and sole remaining creature - a well placed thrust finding a gap in the bugbear's armor to draw blood.
Then the other three gladiators upon the sand converge upon the melee... which gives the dwarf in the private box cause enough to turn and give a muted nod to the gnome beside him. With a short focus of his attention both bugbear and portal fade from the arena. The near fey then stands, stretches and walks off into the arena's structure and out of sight.
The dwarf stays to address you "A fair showing, and better stamina than I expected on first looking... some issues to address, but nothing that couldn't be worked on." moving forward to lean on the railing "So... still interested?"
Noonan nods. Yes.
Yldrath nods curtly.
"But of course, I live to honor my Father, and his Father before him." The Half-Orc raises his spear victoriously, "For Honor and Glory!" He bellows.
"Sure why not."
Elijah, falls to a knee from the butt whooping he received. After a few moments to catch his breath, he glares at the son of a b#*!# gnome, for the games he has played with him. All he does is nod, to give confirmation to his question.
Morgan shrugs, and gives a slight nod. "Seeing as I have appropriate support, why not?"
The dwarf gives the assembled freshly minted gladiatorial trainees a curt nod in return before gesturing towards the now opening exits from the arena sands "Good... go, rest, eat, sleep - I'll see you back on the sands come daybreak" with that he pauses a few moments to see if there are any words or questions in return, before turning and departing himself - leaving the group upon the sands.
Noonan turns and heads through the exit to find a meal.
Leaving the sand both Noonan and Juro find their forward direction guided by muted torches lit within the darkened passages that guide you eventually to a largeish room with six cots at one end of it. The other end has a small area of empty floor and a single trestle table and chairs. The trestle has a stack of bowls and cups and a pair of pots - one with a hearty stew, and the second a creamy soup of some description.
Jason followed the other two warriors into the sleeping quarters. Taking in a deep breath he said, "Ah, that stew smells wonderful." Stepping forward, grabbed a bowl and served himself.
Yldrath follows, grabs a bowl and eats quickly.
You soon realize that Yldrath isn't going to be a very good roommate.
He quickly claims a cot, and then sets up a strange, folding metal chair and table in a corner of the room, where he sets up his portable alchemy lab.
With astounding speed, the room is filled with fumes, smoke, and loud bangs as Yldrath gets to work replenishing his depleted alchemical supplies.
*Cough Cough*
Noonan glares at Yldrath. Don't go smothering us or setting the place on fire. Noonan enjoys his stew. We should see if there is an armory we can borrow weapons from, those ogres would be better fought with spears or polearms.
Following the others, Morgan nods at Noonan, squinting in light of the fumes. "Indeed. I would certainly welcome a crossbow so that I am more likely able to contribute after the expenditure of my spells."