Desert Of Fate

Game Master Michael Talley 759

Hyena Attacks
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 101d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 against Gloin
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 81d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 Against Sunset
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 121d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 against Gloin
as Utarah is outside the room yelling, a bolt sticking out of one of them as it attacks, the other one on Sunset seems to be staggering even as it attacks.

Haha! Utarah fires away again, then reloads and maintains his performance. Aiming at the hyena barely on it's feet.

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

As the bolt sinks down into the wounded Hyena on Sunset the creature begins to stagger much more and loses it's next action.

Riggar you can hear the sounds of battle near the front room of this old temple.

Gloin swings away... (Round 2)

Seeing that he is fighting against 2 of them gloin goes into fightng defensivly

Warhammer 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 71d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5. (Gloin AC 23)

Utarah, you can end your stuff, save some for the following combats...

Riggar will travel at a double move towards the sound of battle with Morningstar and heavy steel shield drawn.

Round 2

Att Roll:1d20 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 2 + 1 = 12

Dam Roll:1d10 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Meh...(-_-)

Hyena Attacks

Hyena 1 on Gloin (7HP left)
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 231d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Hyena 2 on Gloin (13HP Left)
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 191d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Hyena 3 On Sunset (4HP Left)
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 51d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Thankfully it seems that the Gnolls are use to the Hyena noises or they cannot hear them. But as some feet beats tracks into the room from the door towards the right of where you entered a figure bursts in morningstar in hand.
Thankfully it doesn't appear to be a Gnoll but a holy man from the Caravan.

[ooc]
rolling to confirm crit on Gloin
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 52d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 4) + 6 = 14

Roo bag doggy, very bad doggy, prepare to go sleep eternally

(round 3)

Going on the offense (so back to 21 AC).

Warhammer 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 181d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Ata boy take that you little doggy

Utarah recognizes the holy man from the caravan and calls "Always nice to see a fresh face!" He then shoots at the wounded hyena on Gloin.

to hit: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 6 - 4 = 21, damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Edit: Woohoo that's a crit threat, rolling confirmation

1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 6 - 4 = 3, damage 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (7, 7) + 2 = 16

Also, not continuing performance after this round, make with the stabbing while the stabbing is good

Utarah, you forgot to add -4 from firing into melee combat as you do not have precise shoot.

You are totally right, sorry, I normally never play an archer, modified that now.

Pointing his hammer toward the dwarf who just entered the room: In dwarven "You there do go stealing my kills now. And welcome to the party."

Sunset just nods at the entrance of this new comer and continues to swing at the hyenas.

Att Roll:1d20 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 2 + 2 + 1 = 14

Dam Roll:1d10 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

More like flails ineffectually...(-_-)

Don't say you've missed until the DM says you've missed (unless your total is below 10 ...) :)

Awe, thanks for that. I'm getting all 'missed-ey' eyed. :P

i can tell you that on these hyenas a 14 (cause you flanked) should be a hit. as i ended up in the previous fight (you know our 1st fight on our 1st date) with same to hit and it connected... :)

Rigger will look at the group of grills and in Dwarven,
Feel the full force of my Morningstar you dirty mutts in the name of the might Gorum The Lord in Iron!!

Rigger will charge the nearest Gnoll if possible, otherwise will move and attack or double move to closest Gnoll.

charge morningstar: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 2 = 22. take 2 off total if unable to charge, AC 17 or 15 charge

damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

You see Sunset this dwarf is already so drunk on battle hormones he sees Gnolls instead of Hyenas. And his gonna get Hammered ! Truly sorry to point out that you can't take power attack at level 1 ...And nice roll there on your first appearance.

Switched out P Attack for alertness. And added my two traits

sorry the long wait

The sounds of battle rage through the room the Hyena's getting smashed now by two weapons and a bolted in the side.

Raggar's blow easily fells the Hyena on Sunset and between the blows from the bolt and Gloin's hammer they fell the other. The third Hyena takes his likely only shot on Gloin as he has no where to retreat from his home.

Hyena (13HP)
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 201d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Utarah stops his performance and fires off one last bolt, hoping to slow the dog down so his compatriots can take it down. "Finish him quickly!"
Attack 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 5 - 4 = 17, damage 1d8 ⇒ 6

Gloin had been able to deflect that list bite at the last moment with his shield, smiling he then counter attack.

Moving 5ft in order to re position myself if it gives me a flank position.

Warhammer 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 191d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 add +2 if flanking

i believe that with that blow it die, hurry everyone.

Should we resume our exploration of this temple? he says with a big grin on his face, then looking at the wound on his right arm, he tends it a little it, makes a quick bandage.

Good thing that i am a heavy armored dwarf, caus a few bites barely ripped on my armor any thinner armor and well... finishing up the binding There now that should do the trick, lets move one shall we.

Sunset again arches an eyebrow at Gloin's words, before pointing in Riggar's direction.

"What have you seen on your way here?" She asks the other caravan-eer.

Assuming the DM and or Riggar's player wants to add some exposition.

Rigger will wipe off the Gnoll guts off on the sand at his feet, the proceed in whatever direction his new group is headed.

Shall we find o mans daughter as we can get the hell outta ere. As much as me love o fight I love me a cold ale just o much. Lets take these mangy mutts down an quick, so I can get me drink on Ruggar will say while going deeper into the cave.

you see sunset now that is what i call one very confused dwarf. He is mistaking Hyenas for Gnolls and a Temple dedicated to ancient magic for a cave !

"Right then lets get moving."

Sunset blinks at the 'other' Dwarf's words.

"I've known other Elve's with accents just as bad..." She mutters as they follow Riggar deeper into the complex.

Onward to adventure it is!

Most certainly, i am sure he will tell us all about him, once we get big pint of Ale in his hands. But what is most certain is that he isn't from here, cause he appears to be a very confused dwarf.He is mistaking Hyenas for Gnolls and a Temple dedicated to ancient magic for a cave

Sunset shrugs, "Well...it is a hole in the ground. The fact that the edges are kind of square..." Her voice trails off as she focuses on the tunnels/corridors ahead.

Perception:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Hum, you are right Sunset it did start as a cave, but not for very long.

"You would think with the fabled dwarven knowledge of stone you two...dwarves wouldn't suffer such confusions about caves!" Utarah jests as they head down the corridor.

Hey Watch it Flame Boy, i was the one who told you all about this place and what it reminded me off, He is pointing at the dwarf the one who is currently confused and no seeing things straight. Come on Utarah Hyenas for Gnolls? he replied amused.

Underground is all the same to me lass. Whether it be a ancient temple or cave tunnels. 'Tis where I feel home is the under earth. Much as your pointy-ear folk feel at home in the beauty o the forest. He takes a deep breath, soaking in the earthen scents before continuing.

As far as tis temple goes, i aint much for the arcane. Me more of the divine sorts. I draw me power from the might of Gorum. He gives me strength to overcome whatever in me way. Should it be these filthy mutts, gnolls or whatever ancient magic is within the cave. Ya don't wanna be standing in the way of me trusty morningstar, lest you wanna meet ya maker, he replies in a deep voice while cleaning off his morningstar from the battle.

He clears his throat after his little speech then turns the warhammer wielding human, whose mindset is clearly Dwarven in nature mmore then any human he has ever met before, as to why me is here, is simple. The Shiek sent me here, in a way. He sent me with his initial scouting party after the initial attack by these foul beasts. We scoured the land, but was only able to dispatch a small force of the mutts and their masters. I returned back for a good ale and a bit o rest, when he had told me about the lot o you. He said his gut told him to send more muscle your way. Me left with a guide in the direction he sent you. Came upon an area littered with dead mangy mutt. The guide left me here, told me to do my thing. Hence I followed the sounds of battle, and came upon the endings of a ferocious battle. He smiles and laughs heartily at the thought of the battle, if only I had arrived sooner, me weapon needs more 'breaking' in Riggar thinks to himself.

Mock me all ya want, I may be lost, but I never been much o guide, more the fighter. I know my strengths and me brawn is me asset, with some divine inspiration to add when needed Riggar smiles and flexes his stocky arms.

Almost laughing Gloin replies: Its a temple, A Temple, with rooms, stone walls,doors, corridors, all man made...

Sunset nods simply as Riggar's exposition takes place, her eyes never leaving their search for foes, however. At Gloin's words she does turn, an eyebrow arched and a faint smile upon her lips.

"Indeed...manmade..." She says from where she looks out into the rest of the complex, her gaze firmly on Gloin as she speaks...

Shall we move on? Who wants to go where next?

Amusingly enough the doorway that the new Caravaneer came from, was the same main entrance room that you all had entered from before, by luck it seems the trap at the entrance has still not gone off their, however there is the other passage way further in the Hyena's room.

As looks down the passage several statues line the walls. However it seems that the statues themselves are seven on each side, lined up with there double on the opposite wall. Under the statues in script on the left are each written a single sin, but on the right the writing is of Virtues, but the statues themselves are indeed the same person. With garments that appear to be arcane casters of some sort.

"Hrm, an odd assortment of statues there." Utarah stares at the statues. "They seem familiar from somewhere, but I just can't place it."

Knowledge Check(whichever is appropriate) 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

Indeed man made, as i did not recognize any dwarven or elven stone masonry as gloin moves forward at a very slow pace. Trying to hide most of his upper body behind his buckler. While at the same time looking left and right at the statues.

Moving forward in total defense +4AC. DM can roll what ever knowledge is appropriate.

Gloin's Perception Roll 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Utarah: Dungeoneering, their are stories of such statues being disguised as rock in order conceal traps.

Gloin: As you move forward you can see bits of 'stone' falling off some of the statues iron bodies underneath, the a faint sound can be heard and the air feels strangely oily here.

bah unless someone else wants to take point, then i'll guess o'll keep going forward

Careful there, these things are old, very old

"careful, I've heard stories about statues like these hiding traps. On your guard, in case we spring them."

Not much any of us can do about them traps, neither sunset nor i or the dwarf seems to have been trained in that specialty.
Says gloin moving at a prudent pace forward.

As the group moves forward through the hall chamber, the oily feeling increases as a sudden burst of electrical energy flings through the hall from statue to statue.

Reflex Saves DC 15 for half damage
Electrical damage4d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 1, 4) = 9
Gloin 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
Utarah 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
Sunset 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Riggar 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (18) + 0 = 18

"gods, that hurt! Oww. Is everyone alright? I knew that was a trap!"

sheesh, that's half of my hp. Stupid freaking nat 1's.

Hurt, but alive...

Sunset settle her hair and steps back to where ever the party has stopped/regrouped.

"Okay...that was...unpleasant....." She glares at the statues, "We should keep an eye out for traps. Though we might not be able to make them completely safe. Being ready for the floor to drop out from under people might be a benefit..."

Ow, that made me beard stand on end. I agree, even if we can't disable the traps, maybe we can avoid the or limit their deadliness. Lest us tinue on for we attract any more tention, Riggar will grumble before speaking clearly about moving on.

Actually since some got hurt rather bad looking at sunset and utarah we should pause for some healing, would you do the Honor's Riggar?

Utharah grimaces, "That would be most appreciated. I do not want to trust these "gifts" the merchant foisted on us unless things become truly desperate."

Indeed, Utarah, indeed