Elven team in Campaign Elves vs Dwarves -- Dwarves and Gnomes Keep Out (Inactive)

Game Master Chainmail

message: I got a bad feeling about this. -That's a joke.

knowledge planes: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22

message: Hell hounds! We could use a paladin here right now, guys. Since that's not happening, Eirel, watch your step. You can't outrun it. Is it too late to back out and shut the door for a bit?

Get invisible. Lure some guards over here.

He'd say a lot more, but you can only say so much in a round. Keep calm!

Readied action: Attack with Longsword when attacked. 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

---->Damage? 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

As he readied to counterattack he honorably withheld striking while the man spoke to his subordinate. Hearing them talk about a runner though made him tense up, as the whole point of this duel was to avoid casualties or pointless deaths.

Diplomacy1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

He spoke plainly and honestly, thus far the wounded warrior hadn't struck him as dishonest. Which was surprising because of who this city served and it also caused him to wonder if they could be swayed still to not interfere. "It's likely they are in that warehouse, as I said already I don't want harm to befall this town. But we have a mission to complete and the sooner it is done the sooner we leave. Besides if you send a runner then this duel is for naught."

Suny sidles up to Eirel, her sword drawn and held in a blade down, guard style grip,

"That in't tha' kind of doggie I were expectin' from tha' droppin' I seen outside..." She confides in her companion in a whisper.

"Now I kind'a wish I din't need ta' lighten me load ta' squeeze and shimmy down tha' chimney pipe..." She mutters.

We have a chance now before it engages us to get out of the building. I suggest that that is precisely what we do before we are attacked. What do you think?

The older man responds to the lieutenant: "Send the runner."

He addresses Will as he makes another successful disarm dropping the sword to the ground. "What did I have to gain by the duel if you were attacking anyway?"

CM: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

I take it Elorin's not playing?

message: Invisible elves and visible humans at the door. Eirel, give them the slip, and find something worthwhile. Suny, stay safe, and help Eirel as you can. Elorin, make elves invisible. Attack nothing. We run at my mark. A few more seconds...

Initiative
Seltyn 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19
Azlain 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
Suny 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Elorin 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Bannermaiden 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
Eirel 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Wil 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
Thalas 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Dogs 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Humans 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15

"The loss of Life." His outrage was clear as he spoke to the human, clearly vexed with his arrogance and lack of honor. "Not once did I say we wouldn't continue with what we were doing and I will die with honor this day because I didn't break my word."

He sighs as he raises his voice loud enough for the others to hopefully hear. "Everyone, don't hold back!" Simple and sad, these men would die and perhaps he would too. He didn't hide his hatred when he addressed the oath breaker one last time. "I should have expected this from Rovagug's servents." He stood swordless and ready to fight to the bitter, bloody end but the cultists had to be stopped.

When you say dogs in the initiative order do you mean the thing inside the warehouse with us?

Initiative Order:

Bannermaid
Seltyn
Dogs
Wil
Eirel
Humans
Elorin
Azlain
Suny
Thalas

Awe...poot! I'm gon'a be doggy chow. :(

Initiative Order:

Bannermaid<<<<Open door
Seltyn<<<<<
Dogs
Wil
Eirel
Humans
Elorin
Azlain
Suny
Thalas

Seltyn hears the howling inside the warehouse. He is outside the main sliding doors that Eirel closed. Tracks show horses typically pull the door open. The bannermaiden follows Seltyn to the door and throws open one of the doors with a mighty heave.

STR DC 15 to open the door unless you have a spell.

Bannermaiden ST: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

The scary dogs seem to have the jump on Eirel and Suny. Seltyn can see Suny and Eirel, but not the scary yellow eyes stalking them.

message: Get back, Flambeaux, and let the others do their tricks. Draw the dogs out here.

He pulls a Grease scroll from his belt, and moves back from the door.

Get the monsters out here, and make the humans fight them. Let Eirel do some searching, then we get back to the boat.

A large dog rushes out of the shadows at Suny before she can prepare, although she has changed into her armor (I hope).

Dog to hit/damage/Trip?: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 3 + 2 = 201d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 51d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
It is a huge mastiff, and has normal eyes.

The second creature is huge and has glowing yellow eyes.
This attack is also swift. hhound hit/damage/fire: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 111d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 61d6 ⇒ 4

The invisible Eirel is ignored.

Suny is knocked to the ground, but the infernal dog completely misses the prone elf.

Dogs done, map adjusted.

Eirel will move to pick up Suny considering that she was right next to him, and then throw caution to the winds and stab with the sword at one of the dogs.

Attack Roll: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 3 + (3) = 9

Move Action: Draw Warhammer

Attack Human Commander 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

Damage? 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Leaving his longsword where it lie he draws out his Warhammer and strikes the Veteran in the shoulder, rocking the older man's frame as he drives his shoulder downward. "Take out the runner." He hoped someone could take out the messenger before they got far, until then he had an entire patrol to deal with...

Once again, like clockwork, the party is caught in a very bad position. Seeing Suny half-dead and Eirel visible now, and caught in a hopeless fight with a superior enemy, he abandons the very idea of looking for anything at all.

We'll be lucky to just get out of here alive.

message: Get back to the boat! Now! We don't stand a chance!

Um..I don't think I'm hurt. Just falled over?

Also, I'd never have thought of being picked up to get out of being knocked prone. :) How tough is a Hell Hound? Thank'e Eirel! :)

You were probably tripped. Without looking at your numbers I can't tell, but if you have, then Eirel would help you up.

Then Eirel is a scholar and a gentle-Elf. :)

Wil's blow leaves the commander in bad shape, but still standing.

The commander sees the door open and yells, "The doors are open."

The younger troops break and run in many directions, dropping shields, falchions, and helmets in the process.

Suny took a dog bite and was hit for 5 and knocked prone.

Seltyn revises his estimates when a badly wounded and shaken older warrior are all that remain of the garrison.

Sorry, misunderstood. I'll try to grease a dog or 2, and hope we can get this done.

The commander attempts to disarm what he hopes is Wil's last weapon, but Wil has seen this maneuver many times and is prepared.
CM: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

To go in any order:
Elorin
Azlain
Suny
Thalas

"OWIE! Bad DOG!" Suny cries, even as Eirel pulls her up off the floor.

Cast 'Cure Light Wounds' on self:1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Spell Craft/Concentration Check:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

Suny manages to heal as being dragged to her feet provoke a vicious response. The dogs miss her as she is adeptly pulled back by the druid.

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 61d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

The dog attacks the visible druid hit/damge/trip?: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 111d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 41d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23

The mastiff misses completely. The infernal hound attacks Suny again.
hit/damage/fire damage: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 281d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 61d6 ⇒ 1

Suny takes 6

All but Suny and Eirel to go. Consider Azlain, Thalas, and Elorin delaying.

Okay, time to try something...different...

Suny winces this time as the larger hounds clamp down upon her self. She frowns into the glowing eyes of the beast,

"Bad dog." She mutters at it returning a baleful stare.

CMB:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

Then she proceeds to simply try and keep the bad dog's mouth shut.

So...depending on where the Hell-hound's taken a hold. Suny will simply try and keep the thing attached. It can't go making other attacks with its mouth full now, can it? (^_~)

Also, this will effectively pin the nasty bugger and let her allies get some freebies in.

"Well," Suny grunts as the Hell-hound begins to shake its head and growl through (Hopefully) still clenched teeth. "I wish I could think of a better way ta' 'Bell tha' cat'..."

Elorin begins an inspiring performance (+1 to hit and damage)
Thalas stands by the door of the warehouse.

Azlain, Thalas and Seltyn to go, bad guys to go Monday night

Seltyn will summon a celestial hyena, which will take the whole round, but not break invis. He'll position it flanking Suny. It'll attack when it appears on his turn next round.

Also, Eirel is still blurred, so 20% miss chance.

I am not on the map.

I thought you were within four squares of Wil towards the left edge.

I see now.

Status: Bull Strength, Inspire Courage

Azlain eyes draws his blade, moving in to engage Wil's target. he was tired of all this fighting fair. It had served it's purpose. Now there was work to do.

5' adjust to B20

Power Attack: 1d20 + 10 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 10 + 1 - 2 = 23
Damage: 1d10 + 8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 6 = 22

And the older human goes down. You are confident he will not rise again.

Hulk smash

message: Splendid! Let's have an encore, inside.

Thalas stands by the door of the warehouse.

I take this to mean my starting location is (N,20).

Hearing the sudden eruption of combat take place both in the "dueling grounds" and inside the factory, Thalas calls on Labelas Enorath for aid and cautiously moves into the warehouse in search of Eirel and Elesandriel.

Cast Divine Favor and Move to (Q,23).

Hur?

Two concealed dogs, one large and fairly normal looking, the other with glowing yellow eyes, jump Thalas from hiding. Thalas enters and a gout of flame erupt over him, the Bannermaiden, and Seltyn from the second infernal hound.
fire reflex DC14 for half: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6
The mastiff charges Thalas attempting to hit him and knock him down.
hit/damage/trip?: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 2 = 251d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 71d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
confirm?/xdamage: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 2 = 141d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Party up

ref: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Ouch!

Azlain moved forward to the lieutenant, barely breaking stride after he'd cut down Wil's dueling partner, and swings again.

Power Attack: 1d20 + 10 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 1 - 2 = 19
Damage: 1d10 + 8 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 8 + 6 = 23

He didn't even flinch as his opponent was cut down in front of him. The human had paid for his betrayal and so would anyone else who broke their word. As Azlain moved to attack the lieutenan he thought of aiding him but stopped when he saw the great gout of flames coming from the warehouse. He started printing to the warehouse, leaving his trusty sword where it laid for now as he concerned the safety of his comrades...

move 40 feet, adjusted map.

The second goes down bleeding before his weapon clears its scabbard.

Will can sprint 60, but loses some defense, Seltyn needs a Con check to complete spell.

DC 18: concentration: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19

Thalas is burned and mauled by the Hound, but manages to keep his composure and not fall to the ground.

"There's dogs just inside the door!" he warned Seltyn and Elorin - likely uselessly since they would have seen the gout of flame-breath. "Hold on, Eirel!"

Interposing himself between the Hellhound and Seltyn, he swung with his sword,

Attack (bastard sword, DF, IC, it charged): 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 6 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 27
Damage: 1d10 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 2 + 1 = 7 sword is cold iron, in case it matters for DR

scoring a solid hit that seemed to have only minimal effect.

Status hp 17/27, AC 20
Conditions Divine Favor, Inspire Courage

Eirel notices that Thalas has been badly mauled, but with the two hounds in front of him, there were more pressing concerns.

Stabbing the hellhound.
attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Eirel attacks the hound and scores a cut on his front legs. Suny attempts to dominate the dog by controlling its snout, but it barely slips her grasp.

The dog continues to try to bring Suny down.
hit/damage/trip?: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 101d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 51d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

The other dog continues to try to bring Thalas down.
hit/damage/trip?: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 71d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 71d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

Seeing their mortal canine allies fail miserably, the infernal hounds make an attempt.

attack vs Suny/Thalas@+5: 2d20 ⇒ (12, 13) = 25

The infernal hounds cannot penetrate Thalas' armor, and Suny is thankful she managed to armor up too as the dog cannot penetrate her armor either.

Dogs whiffed--all to go, Seltyn has a creature on the board!!

Thalas strikes at the pesky mastiff that kept getting his legs tangled up and almost fall over.

Attack (bastard sword, divine favor, inspire courage): 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 15
Damage: 1d10 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 2 + 1 = 11

Status hp 17, AC 20

The celestial hyena appears in T 27 and attacks the hellhound in S 38.

attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 trip: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

It will move 5' to T 28 to flank both Eirel and Suny next round.

Seltyn follows up with Magic Missile on the same hellhound. 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 3) + 4 = 8, then stays put.

bannermaiden: Move back and use the banner! Make room for our warriors to get in there!

message: In and out. We move it, or else we burn it down!

I think it's right. Feel free to check. The dice roller hates me.

Thalas puts the mastiff down. The hyena misses the hound, but the missiles of magic strike true.

Azlain followed Wil to the entryway of the building and looked around to assess the situation.

AC 24

Swift Action: Smite EVIL! Hellhound

Move action: Map Updated

Attack with Hammer+Smite Evil+Inspire Courage 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 1 + 3 = 22

Damage 1d8 + 1 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 4 + 1 = 11

Wil approached the foul looking hound and each step resounded a hundred times in the Paladin's soul. He didn't need to look into creatures soul to see the evil that seethed from it and without hesitation he poured as much strength as he could into bring the creature down. For the sake of his comrades, for the sake of their mission they would succeed.

He raised his warhammer, inspired by both his god and nation the young paladin brought it down with a powerful strike. Hoping to injure the creature before him and bring it down quickly...