Galdor watched the dwarf charge ahead. No planning, no discussion. Dumb dwarf. I suppose we should stay with him. He must have sort sort of useful skill. I hope. Easily catching up to the dwarf, Galdor, stays at the front of the party until they reach the ruins on their map.
Along the way, Isaac reassesses everyone's abilities. I know the Galdor, Darius and I can man the front lines. Felisin can assist from the rear with bow and magic. What do you two do? directed to Boomer and soris.
On the journey after the abilities have been discussed she confides in Isaac her dream and fears of what may be coming. She is paler than normal and attempts to be quiet when speaking but the others may overhear. She asks when she is finished, "What do you make of it, do you think it is an omen"
Survival x3
Soris had been standing around for a while then when Boomer went off on a charge he moved with the others. Their longer legs made it easy to catch him. At the priest question he gives him a look.
"I am a tattooist. That means I make tattoo's. As I said before I am not good in a fight. I am a passable thrower, so I will keep to the back."
Isaac merely grunts at Soris, clearly expecting a better answer sooner or later.
To Felisin, he says Ahahah! To think that I would turn away from the one and only God! What would my life be? But truly, I would not fear this dream. IT speaks of things that are known to be false and more that are irrational. Sleep peacefully, knowing that Praetor himself watches over you and I, his children.
1d20+3
Round: -
Initiative (+0): -
AC (Full, FF, Touch): 17, 17, 10
HP: 9/9
Saves (F,R,W): 2,0,6
Condition:
Flag (+1 morale bonus to friendly attack, damage, and saves v. charms and fear. 30' radius.)
Spells Prepared:
Light
Guidance
Stabilize
Magic Weapon 1/1
Shield of faith 1/1
Special Abilities:
Liberty's Blessing 6/6
Touch of Glory 6/6
Tracked Resources:
Bolts: 20
Days of food: 5
After the first hour of travel, you seem to be making great time. However as you continue to travel, you realise that you may have become turned around or lost. You climb over a hill and all you can see in front of you is trees stretching over the horizon.
Perception
Hold up. I think we got turned around during our mad rush.
Galdor points off to the right.
Does anyone else see that campfire?
After the group stops and others have a chance to look for the campfireShall we investigate or continue?
Everyone quiet! Isaac whispers harshly. Look over there. He indicates to the right toward the fire. Galdor, are we lost? And does anyone know what those things are?
And here is when the fun begins. Darius thought when the Dwarf took off. Sprinting after and keeping pace with him.
"Campfire? Where?"
Looks for the fire. "What things?
Soris does not see any campfire.
"Well if you see a campfire then there has to be people. Maybe we can ask for directions, but you know I would not count on them being friendly. This is a contest, if we are not careful they could try to get us out of the running if you know what I mean. Anyone sneaky enough to scout them?"
That is not where my strength lies. I agree scouting them would be a good idea.
I am no scout. My strength lies in confrontation.
Soris looks over the people with him. Nope not a shifty one around when you need them.
"You know if we lack a scout then we will just have to walk right up to them."
He touches his chin a bit, thinking. Looking down he speaks his mind.
"Two groups, one made up of muscle and armor. Those will figure out if we have friend or foe to deal with. The other group will stay clear and hidden, if things turn sour then they serve as back up and support. Best not to show our full hand from the start and be careful."
He looks back up at the others to see how they reacted to his plan.
"Just my suggestion."
"I second that, Soris."
Agreed. Galdor and Darius, we will go ahead. The rest of you, be prepared to attack or cover our retreat. And for Praetor's sake, I hope you have useful abilities. Isaac is still unsure about Soris and Boomer.
That is not the direction that my focus lies in, but I do have a little skill in stealth. I suggest that I approach, the rest of group can follow a split into the two bands, and come in in a pincer. Musle and armor from the right, others from the left. If there is a problem, I will yell. Does anyone have a problem with that?
Stealth
Initiative (+3)
AC (Full, FF, Touch): 16, 13, 12
HP: 10/10
Saves (F,R,W): 3,3,2
Condition:
Spells Prepared:
Daze
Detect Magic
Ray of Frost
Color Spray 1/1
Special Abilities:
Arcane pool XXXX
Tracked Resources:
Days of food: 10
Follows Galdor.
Most of stats are in my header.
Condition:
We're jus' gonna git slowed down. Dammit.
"We ain't even at the competition site yet an' ye want t' stop at th' first fire an' ask how folks are doin'? This ain't difficult. We follow th' treeline 'till it breaks wide an' then cut north. But fine, ye want t' check th' fire, we'll check th' damn fire."
Not bothering with even a pretense at stealth, the dwarf stomps toward the light drawing a strange horn with a crossbow trigger at the back, keeping pace a bit to the side and a bit behind the elf who had elected to go first.
Did no one notice they were dancing that's pretty strange. Isn't it. But by the time she had spoken everyone had already head off.
Felisin notices the Dwarf draw a strange weapon, I thought we were just going to talk. She sighs as she takes the longbow from her back and attempts to sneak forward keeping a small distance from the Dwarf and moving in from the side as Soris suggested.
Darius and Galdor are able to use the cover of the high grass to get closer to the camp. They see eight kobolds, one of which is banging on a drum, another is tending the campfire, two are setting up what appears to be a spit, and two are guarding the tied up bodies of three adventurers. The rest dance around the fire, using the banging of the drum to keep their rythme. One of the adventurers stirs and one of the kobolds guarding them hisses.
Suddenly the Kobolds snap to attention as they notice the stomping of the loud dwarf. They all utter a loud combined hiss, grab their spears and charge.
Isaac raises his morningstar and charges forward, flag raised high.
No time for talk!
>>
Round: -
Initiative (+0): -
AC (Full, FF, Touch): 17, 17, 10 -2(charge)
HP: 9/9
Saves (F,R,W): 2,0,6
Condition:
Flag (+1 morale bonus to friendly attack, damage, and saves v. charms and fear. 30' radius.)
Spells Prepared:
Light
Guidance
Stabilize
Magic Weapon 1/1
Shield of faith 1/1
Special Abilities:
Liberty's Blessing 6/6
Touch of Glory 6/6
Tracked Resources:
Bolts: 20
Days of food: 5
Felisin nocks an arrow to her bow and aims at the closest Kobold to her. Drawing the arrow back she fires.
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Galdor eyes the charge calmly and draws his Katana. He allows a tiny fraction of his power to permeate the blade of his weapon Deciding that this should not be a difficult challenge and Isaac's charge already threatening to block his spells, Galdor also charges, bringing his katana down in a two handed slice.
Attack
Crit Confirm
Damage
Galdor hits true and his cut goes clean through the little lizard man, almost cleaving it in two.
Initiative (+3)
AC (Full, FF, Touch): 16, 13, 12 -2 Charge
HP: 10/10
Saves (F,R,W): 3,3,2
Condition: Arcane Strike
Spells Prepared:
Daze
Detect Magic
Ray of Frost
Color Spray 1/1
Special Abilities:
Arcane pool XXXX
Tracked Resources:
Days of food: 10
"Figgures." the dwarf grumbles, leveling his weapon down the thickest cluster of them, waiting, and then firing calmly.
His strange weapon-horn shatters the night.
With blinding speed, Darius snaps his weapon together and charges in.
The kobold Darius was aiming for, ducked under his swing with near perfect timing.
Stealth
Soris gives an inner groan. Already things went wrong. He throws out his arm as if throwing something, his magic takes the form of flying needles headed toward a kobold.
Magic Missile
Spellcraft to know what Soris is casting.
Isaac, stunned by the blast of Boomer's weapon, shouts What was that!? Are there more attackers?
Isaac answers the charge of the kobolds with his own charge. He swings his morningstar wide, the kobold doging to the side. But before the kobold can answer the attack with one of his own, he is sliced from neck to navel by Galdor's vicious double handed strike.
A second kobold charges the pair, intent to skewer one of them on his spear. A arrow whizes by, from Felisin's bow, and embeddes itself into the neck of the kobold, its charge continuing into the dirt, face down.
Boomer catches three kobolds in the loud blast of his blunderbuss, but the kobolds continue their charge. Whirling needles flash by and catch one of the three, halting it in mid air. The two remaining kobolds move to strike Boomer with their spears moving in from both sides
Boomer side steps both attacks with relative ease.
Darius attack misses as the Kobold ducks at the last second. The kobold brings his spear up, trying to pin the fighter in the chest with his spear.
Darius steps back slightly as the kobolds stabs upward, avoiding the blow that would have impaled him.
The three remaining Kobolds stay back, intent to take down the largest and closest targets they can see. The grab their slings and let lose their stones at the large charging cleric and his cloest friend, they hiss loudly as they attack.
A rock from one of the slings smashes into Isaacs side, the wound is nothing serious, but will certainly cause a bruise.
Soris makes a strange sound in his throat and spits at the nearest kobold.
Acid Splash
RTA
ADmg
Galdor never stops moving, and after bisecting his first kobold, moves onto the next. He once again imbues his blade with his own magic and employs a two handed blow.
Attack
Damage if I hit
Spell Craft to identify Sorris' spell
Initiative (+3)
AC (Full, FF, Touch): 16, 13, 14
HP: 10/10
Saves (F,R,W): 3,3,2
Condition: Arcane Strike
Spells Prepared:
Daze
Detect Magic
Ray of Frost
Color Spray 1/1
Special Abilities:
Arcane pool XXXX
Tracked Resources:
Days of food: 10
Felisin feels slightly sick at the sight of blood spurting from the Kobolds but seeing one through a pebble at Isaac, her resolve is renewed. She swiftly draws an arrow pulling back on the bow. Praetor guide my strike.
"Oh no, you did not just try to stake me!" Darius' eyes seem to glow jade as he steps forward in a spin to strike.
Darius runs the kobold through the belly, as the glow in his eye's disappears.
Isaac doesn't have time to consider what Boomer and Soris are doing. He swings again at the nearest enemy.
>>
Round: 2
Initiative (+0): 5
AC (Full, FF, Touch): 17, 17, 10
HP: 8/9
Saves (F,R,W): 2,0,6
Condition:
Flag (+1 morale bonus to friendly attack, damage, and saves v. charms and fear. 30' radius.)
Spells Prepared:
Light
Guidance
Stabilize
Magic Weapon 1/1
Shield of faith 1/1
Special Abilities:
Liberty's Blessing 6/6
Touch of Glory 6/6
Tracked Resources:
Bolts: 20
Days of food: 5
Boomer stepped back and snapped open the strange horn-crossbow sending wisps of smoke and paper into the air and plugging something that looked like a cigar into it. Closing it, he didn't really bother aiming. He just pulled the trigger from the hip and thunder rang out again.
Soris spits his acid spit upon one of the Kobold's attacking Boomer. The kobold screams loudly and clutches at its face, and then passes out from the pain.
Galdor moves to swipe at the second kobold attacking Boomer, but misses wide. The kobold hisses at him in defiance, but ends quickly as Isaac caves in its skull. Isaac pulls lose his morningstar and is met with a loud wet sucking sound and pieces of bone and grey matter upon his weapon.
Darius downs his kobold in a single strike, gutting it right through. The kobold makes a strangled sound at Darius as it slides of his blade. An arrow from Felisin's bow whistles by, but misses one of the Kobold's with the slings. The kobold hisses loudly and answers back her attack with an attack of his own.
The rock from the kobold's sling smashes Felisin on her cheek. It smarts quite a bit, and blood begins to drip from the cut.
The remaining two Kobold's drop their slings, pick up their spears and throw them at the melee attacks, trying to keep them at bay.
Two spears thunk into the ground next to Isaac and Galdor. The kobolds hoot and hiss in disappointment.
Soris yet again brings his acidic spit to bear on the nearest kobold.
Acid Splash
RTA
ADmg
"You lizards give up yet or you just have a deathwish?"
no need to waste spells on these lizards. They are mostly done for already and all we have to show for it is a few bruises.
Embrace my blade you sons of skinks Galdor once more swings a the nearest Kobold, just as he has before.
Attack
Damage
Initiative (+3)
AC (Full, FF, Touch): 16, 13, 14
HP: 10/10
Saves (F,R,W): 3,3,2
Condition: Arcane Strike
Spells Prepared:
Daze
Detect Magic
Ray of Frost
Color Spray 1/1
Special Abilities:
Arcane pool XXXX
Tracked Resources:
Days of food: 10
Seeing the stone strike Felisin in the face, Darius's eyes glow jade once again. "You do not strike that beauty in the face." Charges at the kobold with the sling.
Felisin head cracks back as the stone collides, she feels the blood dribble down her cheek. OW!!! She draws back once more on her bow, arms starting to tire and lets another arrow fly.
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Isaac wheels around to see the stone strike Felisin. He moves on the kobold who threw it shouting Honorless scum! Prepare to die!
Isaac clips the reptile, but its armor deters any injury.
Round: 3
Initiative (+0): 5
AC (Full, FF, Touch): 17, 17, 10
HP: 8/9
Saves (F,R,W): 2,0,6
Condition:
Flag (+1 morale bonus to friendly attack, damage, and saves v. charms and fear. 30' radius.)
Spells Prepared:
Light
Guidance
Stabilize
Magic Weapon 1/1
Shield of faith 1/1
Special Abilities:
Liberty's Blessing 6/6
Touch of Glory 6/6
Tracked Resources:
Bolts: 20
Days of food: 5
Boomer sidesteps the tiny creatures and moves to line up a new shot, catching as many of them as he can without endangering his fellows.
Soris spits out his acid on one of the remaining kobolds, but the kobold backs off, seeing his friend die to the same attack. Galdor charges the same kobold and his two handed slice cleaves the lizard's head clean off, a small spurt of blood gushes from the neck socket and the body falls forward into the dirt.
Darius, enraged by seeing Felisin take a blow, charges her attacker, but his rage causes him to swing wide, and completly miss the kobold. Isaac, similarly enraged, swings wide of the same kobold.
Felisin, distracted from her previous wound, completly misses her target with her arrow. Boomer takes aim with his blunderbuss and fires at the group of remaining Kobold. He catches one with his scattershot in the gullet. It grasps at its stomach, confused at the blood before falling down in the dirt dead.
The last remaining Kobold, looks around to see that his companions are all dead.
The kobold hisses out, as loud as it can, and grabs up its spear and tries to impale Darius upon it.
The kobold's spear goes wide as it hisses in its rage.
Not quite registering what he saw, Darius stabs forward at the last Kobold.
Seeing that there is only one Kobold standing Felisin takes aim eager to end the battle.
The blow that she took still disorientates her and the shot misses.
Perception
Sense Motive
Soris picked up on something strange going on with the kobold. Not that it was going to stop him from attacking the thing, best not to let things on just yet. Again he spits forth acid.
Acid Splash
RTA
ADmg
Aghast at his companions inability to hit, Galdor swings at the last Kobold.
Attack
Damage
And once more, Galdor's swing takes the life of its target.
Initiative (+3)
AC (Full, FF, Touch): 16, 13, 14
HP: 10/10
Saves (F,R,W): 3,3,2
Condition: Arcane Strike, Issacs banner
Spells Prepared:
Daze
Detect Magic
Ray of Frost
Color Spray 1/1
Special Abilities:
Arcane pool XXXX
Tracked Resources:
Days of food: 10