GM Enchanter's Night March of Kalkamedes (Inactive)

Game Master Enchanter Tim

Ragnar climbs up and down the cliff faces, helping everyone down and then back up. He removes and then secures the rope on the far end. Once the rope is available, Kalkamedes grabs it and begins hauling himself up without any issue. The rest of the group follows him up and then resumes their positions following the sleepwalker.

Kalkamedes continues through the mountainous area. Great bands of stars sweep across the cloudless night sky, illuminating a series of game trails that chase through the mountain shrubs and berry bushes.

Suddenly, a huge roar erupts from the bushes. A black bear stands on its hind legs, roaring at the group. Kalkamedes has no reaction and continues to walk forward.

Initiative
Draylan: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Renli: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
Ragnar: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Marius: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
Vardel: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Lemore: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
Kalkamedes: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Bear: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

Ragnar, Renli, Draylan, Vardel
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Bear
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Lemore, Marius
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Kalkamedes

First group can go. Map is here and under my name. Everyone should have access to move themselves on the map. If you're doing a complex move (avoiding an AOO, etc), please add arrows to show your move.

Map had to request access (gossamer@gmail.com). Please move me accordingly and attack, or double move if not in range.

melee basic: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

damage: 2d4 + 6 ⇒ (2, 1) + 6 = 9 slashing

"Draw the bear's attention AWAY from Kalkamedes!

My bad. I changed the access control. Now you should be able to see the map.

lol, wrong email anyway. gossamar4@gmail.com

Perception DC15: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

"Maybe I can calm it down! So there is no need to kill an innocent creature." Ragnar says, stepping a little closer to the bear talking to him in a deep voice.

Handle Animal: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Wild Empathy: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20

I can see the map, but I can't move Ragnar's token

The bear roars at Ragnar, but drops down and pulls back slightly. He gives another half-hearted growl, then turns and moves away. The Ranger can see two smaller cubs running ahead of it.

Nicely done, Ragnar. Combat over before it even started.

"I'm glad we did not kill her. Look, she has two little cubs, almost orphaned." Ragnar says while smiling. Ragnar is a shapeshifter, maybe he has a connection to bears. "Well, let's continue!"

Over the course of another two hours, the rough, mountainous scrubland gradually flattens and gives way to thicker copses of trees sustained by a series of chilly, narrow streams. Kalkamedes’s trail meanders northward.

Surprise Round
Ragnar, Lemore
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???
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Renli, Marius

New Map

Ragnar takes his longsword, steps forward and swings at the thug in front of him.

Longsword Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12 Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

"Ambush!" Lemore lets loose 2 arrows from rapid shot at the thug next to the one Ragnar is fighting

Arrow 1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Dam: 1d8 ⇒ 6
Arrow 2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Dam: 1d8 ⇒ 3

Trees are difficult terrain and provide cover (+4AC, +2 reflex saves from non-cover areas, and can't make AOOs into it). Lemore, you also have soft cover from all the people between you and your target.

Ragnar's slash get tangled in an intervening branch, and Lemore's shots likewise can't seem to find the bandits with all the branches in the way.

The bandits respond and stones come flying out of the trees. The bandit closest to Ragnar lashes out with a mace.

Attack vs. Vardel: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 Miss
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Attack vs. Vardel: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23 Hit, possible crit
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Attack vs. Furrious: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16 Hit
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Attack vs. Furrious: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13 Miss
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Attack vs. Renli: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20 Hit
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Attack vs. Ragnar: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 Miss
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Crit vs. Vardel: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19 No crit
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Ragnar, Lemore
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Bandits
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Renli, Marius

Renli and Marius up to finish the surprise round. Remember, only a single action.

Furrious and I are in the same square. So I deleted him from the map if that's okay, but he can still receive attacks.

Would Furrious also get a perception check? Just in case.

Furrious Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Ride to negate: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11

Furrious and Vardel take hits from the rocks.

Well it's a good things we did not have to slay the bear."

Turning his attention to the bandits he says, "You on the other hand. Throw down your weapons and surrender else we shall dispatch you to the afterlife."

Marius? Renli?

Marius makes a step to the side, to aim a spell. He turns drawing on the power of his blood, a trickle of blood running down his cheek as he does so, drawing on his arcane reserves as well to fire a blast of flame at the pair of bandits.

5 ft step. Swift action +1 caster level for 1 point of pool. Immediate action to take 1 point of damage to add +1 damage to spell, also triggering arcana to increase spell level by another 1. spell should catch the two bandits while missing party member.

Burning hands DC 16: 3d4 + 1 ⇒ (3, 2, 2) + 1 = 8

Struck by the stone flying from the tree, Renli spots his assailant and draws his bow while moving forward to get a better view of the thugs.

Marius, help me out with your spell area. From where your token is, I think you'll hit Ragnar and a bandit. If you step up 5 feet, you can hit both bandits and not Ragnar, but you're in their threatened area. Casting defensively, of course, might solve it.

Spell area diagrams are here.

you're right. Had a different shape in my head of the cone. Don't know the spell will work like I want it to. I'll repost in the morning.

Marius takes a step over and aims a blast of frost at one of the bandits.

Stepping up, Aiming at the head bandit on the south area that is not engaged.

Ray of Frost: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19

Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 3

Marius shoots the same one Lemore had with a ray of freezing cold. The bandit's skin turns an icy blue where the ray hits, and he yelps in pain.

Ragnar, Lemore
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Bandits
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Vardel, Renli, Marius, Draylan

Ok, normal rounds now. Ragnar and Lemore are up.

I will shoot the same one as last turn

Arrow 1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Dam: 1d8 ⇒ 6
Arrow 2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
Dam: 1d8 ⇒ 6

Ragnar attacks again with his longsword and almost cut his own foot.
Longsword Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Ragnar almost drops his sword as he flails against the bandit in the tree. Lemore send one arrow wide, trying not to hit Kalkamedes and Marius, and the other gets hung up in the branches again.

The two bandits closest to Ragnar come out to flank him. They strike with maces, but are very inept and none of the strikes comes close to hitting the Ranger. Stones continue to fly out of the trees, pelting the front of the group. "Surrender all your belongings to the Gorgon's Privateers!"

Bandit1 vs Ragnar: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 2 = 10 Miss
Bandit2 vs Ragnar: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 2 = 9 Miss

Bandit3 vs Renli: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18 Hit
Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Bandit4 vs Renli: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17 Miss
Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Bandit5 vs Vardel: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16 Miss
Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Bandit6 vs Vardel: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 Miss

Ragnar, Lemore
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Bandits
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Vardel, Renli, Marius, Draylan

Since actions are cyclical, everyone can go now.

"Stupid sword!" Ragnar mumbles, drops the sword, steps 5ft. back and takes his bow while doing so. He shoots an arrow at the guy in the tree. "Come down and fight like a man! Or are you a monkey?"

Longbow Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20 Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
AoO?

Vardel and Furrious move up to the nearest bandit and unleash a viscous attack. Vardel unsheathes his his fine longsword bringing the blade down on the man while the wolf attempts to sink his teeth into the mans leg.

None of the attacks seem to find purchase as bandit deftly dodges the wolf and the Knight's blade glances of the man's armour.

AOO: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

The bandit tries to hit Ragnar as he draws his bow back, but he misses completely again. In return, Ragnar's arrow embeds deep in the man's shoulder.

Ragnar, Lemore
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Bandits
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Vardel, Renli, Marius, Draylan

Draylan moves behind Vardel and swings his guisarme at the bandit on the other side of Vardel, in an attempt to trip him.

trip: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

Lemore takes a minute to focus so not to hit Ragnar. now that the bandits are within 30ft his target is clearer but shooting into combat is not his specialty yet... "hold still Rangnar!" Lemore yells as he lets 1 arrow go.

I don't have Precise Shot so I am applying the -4 to attack fyi

Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Dam: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

The bandit leaps over Draylan's guisarme at the last second, and as he comes down, Lemore's shot sails over his head.

In the midst of all this, Kalkamedes continues his sleepwalking, making his way around part of the group.

Kalkamedes will advance 20 feet each round. I didn't give him his own initiative, but I'll try not to have him move at the same time as the bandits go. He does, however, present as a target to them.

Ragnar, Lemore
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Bandits
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Vardel, Renli, Marius, Draylan

Renli and Marius are up!

Reeling back from the wound, Renli draws his sword and trusting in his luck swings at the bandit fighting Ragnar.

longsword attack: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 4 + 2 = 22
damage: 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 2 = 6

Renli's strike severely wounds the bandit and he's bleeding from several places now.

Ragnar, Lemore
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Bandits
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Vardel, Renli, Marius, Draylan

Marius up to finish the round.

Marius will move down next to Kalkamedes, and attempts to try and use a small spell to confuse the bandit with a simple enchantment spell.

Move down, cast Daze as standard, targeting the bandit closest to Kalkamedes in the southern group in the tree, DC 14 will save or no actions.

Bandit3 Will save: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (15) - 1 = 14

The bandit looks confused for a second, but then shakes his head. He points at Marius and shouts, "Wizard!"

The bandit facing off with Ragnar and Renli swings his mace at the halfling. It catches on Renli's armor and slides off. The other bandit lands a solid hit on Vardel. Both bandits then move back into the trees to try and take advantage of the cover.

Stones fly again from the trees. The one bandit who spotted Marius fires at him and the two farthest away aim at Kalkamedes. One manages to hit the ex-Paladin.

The bandits move to surround you, with the two farthest away, running for the nearer trees. "Throw down your weapons and coins!"

Bandit1 vs Renli: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17 Miss
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Bandit2 vs Vardel: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24 Hit, possible crit
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Bandit3 vs Marius: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16 Hit
Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Bandit4 vs Vardel (in melee): 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 3 - 4 = 14 Miss
Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Bandit5 vs Kalkamedes: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 Miss
Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Bandit6 vs Kalkamedes: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20 Hit
Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Bandit2 vs Vardel: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 No Crit
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Ragnar, Lemore
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Bandits
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Vardel, Renli, Marius, Draylan

Everyone is up again.

If Vardel will be moving (hint... hint... wink... wink), Draylan will delay until after he moves to free up the 1 square from which Draylan can reach all 4 bandits, move into that square and attack.

"Enough of this foolishness!"

Draylan swings skillfully to hurt the bandit south of Kalkamedes

melee basic: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

damage: 2d4 + 6 ⇒ (4, 4) + 6 = 14 lethal, slashing

"Everyone, you can stop taking it easy on these future corpses! No more holding back. They have earned their quick demise! Vardel... those rock throwers look like a fine meal for your wolf!"

In case, anyone missed my suggestion here... Vardel has a mount to charge the ranged enemies. Draylan has positioned himself to take an AOO on any melee enemies that move out of their current squares. Feel free to let the bandits move to you (drawing the AOO), instead of moving to them.

Ragnar shoots another arrow at the bandit which already has an arrow in his shoulder.

Longbow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21 Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Draylan's words are prophetic as within seconds, two of the bandits are on the ground bleeding profusely. The slumbering Kalkamedes stumbles forward despite the battle surrounding him.

Ragnar, Lemore
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Bandits
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Vardel, Renli, Marius, Draylan

Draylan, the tree cover will negate your ability to take an AOO. See here. It was news to me too, but something this scenario specifically called out. Now if they step out of cover to move, then you're fine.

"It will be my pleasure" Vardel switches to his lance and charges the bandit in the center.

Vardel Lance (Ride by Attack): 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 2 = 20 for Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 x2 = 8

Delivering a fantastic blow the he wheels the wolf around contemplating another run.

I shouldn't get an AoO from the guy in the trees since he is using a sling.

Vardel could also use some healing he is down to 4 hp. He doesn't usually get hit this much and he should make it through the fight but another good hit and he will be down and out for this one.

Marius takes a step back, trying to daze the bandit that came up on himself.

Daze, DC 14 will save

Moving up to offer protection to Kalkamedes, Renli uses his magical knowledge to mend some of his wounds.

Cure Light: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Will Save: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (10) - 1 = 9

The bandit near Marius gets a glassy look in his eyes. Meanwhile Vardel strikes one of the bandits with his lance, impaling the man though he still stays on his feet. Renli heals Kalkamedes and sees some of his scrapes close.

Ragnar, Lemore
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Bandits
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Vardel, Renli, Marius, Draylan

Just Lemore left. I think he said it's harder for him to post on weekends.

Lemore: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Lemore moves up and fires at the bandit closest to Ragnar, but his stance is poor and his shot goes wide.

The bandit near Ragnar, Lemore and Draylan decides to stay in the cover of the trees and fires a stone at Draylan, but he ducks it easily. The one near Marius still seems to be recovering from the mage's spell. The other two, however, see the sleepwalking Kalkamedes and the small Renli and decide to take advantage of him. They rush out to surround Renli and swing at him with maces. Renli sidesteps one attack, but only to walk right into the other one. The halfling goes down with blood on his head.

Bandit2 vs Draylan: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10 Miss
Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Bandit5 vs Renli, flanking: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 4 + 2 = 20 Hit
Damage: 1d6 + 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + (1) + 2 = 7
Bandit6 vs Renli, flanking: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 2 = 8 Miss
Damage: 1d6 + 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + (4) + 2 = 11

Ragnar, Lemore
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Bandits
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Vardel, Renli, Marius, Draylan

Everyone back up again. Renli give me a stabilization roll at -4.

sorry, a little out of the loop.

lemore shoots the one infrount of him with rapit shot
arrow 1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
dam: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
arrow 2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
dam: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Ragnar shoots again at the bandit in front of him.
Longbow Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13 Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Ray of frost vs touch: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

damage: 1d3 ⇒ 2

Marius moves up next to both Leamore and Ragnar, who happens to be red, and aims a blast of cold at the bandit they have been shooting at.

cannot edit the map, so can someone please move me?

Arrows and spells fly from Lemore, Ragnar, and Marius. The trees manage to foul up Ragnar's and one of Lemore's shots, but the bandit is struck with an arrow and Marius' spell. He groans in pain.

Meanwhile, Kalkamedes continues to sleepwalk, completely obvious to the battle raging around him. As he moves, though, one of the bandits lashes out at him with his mace. He smacks the ex-Paladin in the head, but Kalkamedes only stumbles forward and continues his walk.

Bandit5 AOO: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20 Hit
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Ragnar, Lemore
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Bandits
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Vardel, Renli, Marius, Draylan

Frustrated with the impressive tactics the bandits are using, Draylan drops his trusty guisarme. Moves to the bandit between him and Kalkamedes, draws his flail and attacks.

"You weaklings are hindering my ability to perform my duties. This will NOT stand! Have at you!"

flail trip: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

As he heals the wounds on Kalkamedes he sees the bandits come from the wounds. He dodges the first blow deftly, but as the second maces swings for his head, he utters a simple, "Damn"

Stabilize: 1d20 - 4 ⇒ (15) - 4 = 11

woohoo, stable!

Vardel sees the other halfing go down and burns with rage. He wheel Furrious around and charges the bandit by his companion's fallen body yelling, "NO MERCY!"

Vardel Lance Charge: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 2 = 22 for Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8x2=16

Draylan trips the bandit near him, depositing him onto his backside. Vardel does the same, however in a much more bloody way. The lance punches right through the man and as he falls, Furrious tramples on his legs, giving several large crunches.

Seeing their friend impaled and the ambush clearly falling to pieces, the two bandits in the brush hurl their slings again, but then quickly retreat shouting, "Run! They've got a Knight AND a Wizard!" The one sprawled at Draylan's feet tries to follow his friends, leaving all thoughts of defense aside. The stones strike both Ragnar and Lemore.

Bandit2 vs. Ragnar: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22 Hit
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Bandit3 vs. Lemore: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23 Hit, possible crit
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Crit Confirm vs. Lemore: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14 No crit
Extra Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Bandit5 provokes an AOO for standing and then another AOO for moving away. Draylan, the first cannot be a trip, but the second one can.

Ragnar, Lemore
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Bandits
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Vardel, Renli, Marius, Draylan

Everyone back up. Draylan's AOOs will resolve first, but then it's just like normal. This will be the last round of actions unless you want to chase them down.

Hearing the cries of the badits and their call for retreat, Vardel is only further encouraged. He has no intention of letting them escape. Furrious senses the fear and sets off after the nearest, the wolf's powerful and nimble legs bringing the knight closer to his victim, his lance leading the way. "Surrender or die" he calls out as engages the bandit.

Vardel Lance Charge: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 2 = 13 for Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4x2=8