Land of the Linnorm Kings | Varisia | Kalsgard | Ravenscraeg|
The group's noise discipline improves surprisingly as you push onward. However Draeven's size twelves draw a painful creak from the stairs near the top. Just then the face of an Ulfen thug peaks through the gap in the door. Seeing the party climb the stairs and not the expected returning group of ninja's, the man exclaims and pushes the door shut. Muffled cries in Ulfen, can be heard through the door. There is more than one man behind the door...
FST1 Init: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
FST2 Init: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Thugs 1&2 hear Draeven's step, #1 acts MA to the Door, MA to close, FA to call for help. #2 will MA to push the door bar in place, DC 18 to charge through Thug 1's efforts. In Round 2 Thug 2 (Init 5) will have the door barred bringing the to DC 25 to break
Thugs acting starting in Round 2...
...these thugs are 90ft (in C7) away and were in the process of settling down for the evening. They will take one round to collect weapons, pushing their actions to Round 3 to start melee.
Seeing someone close the door, Rennyn doesn't hesitate and drops his shoulder before slamminhg into the door in an attempt to reopen it.
Land of the Linnorm Kings | Varisia | Kalsgard | Ravenscraeg|
Rennyn's efforts at the door pay off. No sooner does his shoulder connect than the paladin feels the resistance holding the door give way. Inside, rows of pillars support a forty-foot-high roof of this longhall. Torches set into pillar sconces and two fire pits set with iron spits in the center of the rush-strewn floor give the room a ruddy glow. Three Ulfen warriors currently occupy the hall. Several doors open into rooms on either side beneath ten-foot-high balconies lined with feasting tables.
At the far end of the hall, a fifteen-foot-high balcony with the master’s high table looks out over all. Smoke holes cut into the roof high above allow in more light and the croaking of the many ravens that roost on the roof’s ridgepole.
With the elf in control of the only way in, Spivey darts into the room already separating a strand of wool from a small ball she carries. Snapping her fingers the strand flashes in the face of an Ulfen warrior. He looks disheveled and worn from daily exercise, too little rest and not enough to eat. The ruffian's eyes cloud over as in deep thought giving up any concern he might have had about keeping the door closed.
Thugs acting starting in Round 2...
FST3 Init: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21
FST4 Init: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
FST5 Init: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16
FST6 Init: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11
FST7 Init: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
FST8 Init: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20
...these thugs are 90ft (in C7) away and were in the process of settling down for the evening. They will take one round to collect weapons, pushing their actions to Round 3 to start melee.
Fenra moves up behind Rennyn to peer into the room. Seeing just the three warriors, she decides to let Rennyn and Draeven deal with this ragtag group and save her spells for a larger threat. She does however have her morningstar in hand and will bash anyone who gets close enough to threaten her.
Land of the Linnorm Kings | Varisia | Kalsgard | Ravenscraeg|
Following Fenra's lead, both Kenan and Jeryn take up positions near the door being careful to make way for Draeven to open the other door. Kenan raises his bow with the intent of firing upon the first thug he sees but for now the environment is thin on targets.
The other Ulfen, seeing the door pushed open comes to his brethren's aid brandishing his spear towards Rennyn's . Unfortunately the spear buries itself in the wooden frame of the doorway. Hälytys! Hälytys! Mene pois! His cries however do get the attention of a third Ulfen halfway down the hall.
Thugs acting starting in Round 2...
FST3 Init: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21
FST4 Init: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
FST5 Init: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16
FST6 Init: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11
FST7 Init: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
FST8 Init: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20
...these thugs are 90ft (in C7) away and were in the process of settling down for the evening. They will take one round to collect weapons, pushing their actions to Round 3 to start melee.
Draeven rushes through the door opened by Rennyn and thrusts his blade at the man who threw the spear...
Land of the Linnorm Kings | Varisia | Kalsgard | Ravenscraeg|
Draeven's handiwork easily fells the ruffian and as the body hits the ground, another spear comes hurtling across the hall. The weapon's wooden shaft clangs against the stone floor before hitting the wall.
Spivey smirks, pulls another strand of wool then snaps her fingers at the thug standing dazed behind the door. Like a good boy, he continues his glazed eyed vigil.
AC 15, touch 12, flat-footed 13 (+3 armor, +1 Dex, +1 dodge)
hp 17 each (2d10+2)
Fort +3, Ref +3, Will –1
OFFENSE
Speed 30 ft.
Melee spear +4 (1d8+3/×3) or
battleaxe +4 (1d8+2/×3)
Ranged spear +3 (1d8+2/×3) or
rock –1 (1d4+2)
Rennyn steps into the room and slashes at the man behind the other door...
Fenra waits for the door to clear before heading in as nothing she has seen so far indicates big trouble.
Land of the Linnorm Kings | Varisia | Kalsgard | Ravenscraeg|
Seeing Rennyn's blade flash followed by the splattering of blood, Kenan makes the presumption of another villian being felled. With no concern, the dwarf squeezes through the door to cover the length of the hall with his bow . The thug behind the door, being at death's door but not quite over the threshold, jabs a spear in the dwarf's direction but fails to make contact due to sever blood loss. Jeryn following some arcane logic all his own, follows behind hugging the corner of the room as he goes .
From the other side of the nearest firepit flutters the shapely figure of Spivey, her starknife raised. With a flick of her wrist, the weapon is sent hurling towards the thug at the door impaling itself in his forehead. With almost no fight left in him, the thug slumps to his knees before falling over face first into the floor .
Thug1: 0/17 | Thug2: -7/17 DEAD | Thug3: 17/17 Dazed | Thug4: 17/17 | Thug5: 17/17 | Thug6: 17/17 | Thug7: 17/17 | Thug8: 17/17
AC 15, touch 12, flat-footed 13 (+3 armor, +1 Dex, +1 dodge)
hp 17 each (2d10+2)
Fort +3, Ref +3, Will –1
OFFENSE
Speed 30 ft.
Melee spear +4 (1d8+3/×3) or
battleaxe +4 (1d8+2/×3)
Ranged spear +3 (1d8+2/×3) or
rock –1 (1d4+2)
FST3 Init: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21
FST4 Init: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
FST5 Init: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16
FST6 Init: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11
FST7 Init: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
FST8 Init: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20
...these thugs are 90ft (in C7) away and were in the process of settling down for the evening. They will take one round to collect weapons, pushing their actions to Round 3 to start melee.
Draeven, freshly splattered with blood, continues onto the next opponent in the room and hacks at the dazed man...
...catching him in the shoulder and neck.
Land of the Linnorm Kings | Varisia | Kalsgard | Ravenscraeg|
With the doors breached and the party advancing inside, outside the sound of crow call builds. Further down the hall, a door bursts open and an Ulfen warrior armed with a spear and axe steps out. Hei! He tappoivat Arkien! Kiirehdi heitä! Suojaa salia!
On his heels, three more men pour from the room, each armed in similar fashion, each looking eagerly at Draeven. A light rain of spears fly from their hands, clattering a various spots around the hall. A mixture of cursing and school yard challenges ensue.
Thug1: 0/17 | Thug2: -7/17 DEAD | Thug3: 17/17 DEAD| Thug4: 17/17 | Thug5: 17/17 | Thug6: 17/17 | Thug7: 17/17 | Thug8: 17/17
AC 15, touch 12, flat-footed 13 (+3 armor, +1 Dex, +1 dodge)
hp 17 each (2d10+2)
Fort +3, Ref +3, Will –1
OFFENSE
Speed 30 ft.
Melee spear +4 (1d8+3/×3) or
battleaxe +4 (1d8+2/×3)
Ranged spear +3 (1d8+2/×3) or
rock –1 (1d4+2)
Fenra moves into the room, but finding little to be concerned about in the appearance of the 4 men, she continues to let her companions use their skills.
Seeing the additional adversaries enter the room, Rennyn moves to engage them
Land of the Linnorm Kings | Varisia | Kalsgard | Ravenscraeg|
The paladin rushes in to confront the line of spearmen. Each sneer and call rudely save one. The last to emerge from the door, an older warrior with a twinkle of experience in his eye strides out spitting in the elf's direction. The newcomer levels his spear and thrusts just as the elf halts his advance. The tip of the spear connects scoring the paladin's fine armor and the spearmen cheer!
From the far end of the hall two arrows streak past Fenra, Draeven and Rennyn in rapid succession. The projectiles ignite mid flight leaving a trail of yellow and orange before the second sinks deep into their target . The dwarf frowns and cracks his neck while reaching behind to his quiver.
Jeryn clears his throat then prepares himself mentally. It hasn't felt like much time has past since the party began their ascent to this fortress and already they are in their third sortie. This could be the start of a long night and Jeryn will have to be prudent with his resources. The wizard's empty hand rotates in front of him and his fingers theatrically pluck a small piece of leather from the air. He spits and, rubbing the spittle into the small piece, intones a few arcane words. The leather transforms into a field of tangible force that then spreads across the wizard's form. So warded, Jeryn smiles to himself and pats his robes from his next inspiration.
Thug1: 0/17 | Thug2: -7/17 DEAD | Thug3: -4/17 DEAD| Thug4: 17/17 | Thug5: 17/17 | Thug6: 7/17 | Thug7: 17/17 | Thug8: 17/17
AC 15, touch 12, flat-footed 13 (+3 armor, +1 Dex, +1 dodge)
hp 17 each (2d10+2)
Fort +3, Ref +3, Will –1
OFFENSE
Speed 30 ft.
Melee spear +4 (1d8+3/×3) or
battleaxe +4 (1d8+2/×3)
Ranged spear +3 (1d8+2/×3) or
rock –1 (1d4+2)
Swarm Init: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18 Entering Round 4
Draeven turns and stalks towards the newcomers while growling, More fools lining up for a chance to wet my blade! before swinging at the nearest man...
...but the man ducks the deadly blade.
Land of the Linnorm Kings | Varisia | Kalsgard | Ravenscraeg|
Amid the cawing of crows, specks of glitter trail across the hall as Spivey flitters back and forth this time making her way to the second fire pit. The thread of wool appears in her hand and flashes as before in front of the nearest Ulfen to Draeven, cause, well, he's her hero . The warrior recruit stumbles mid insult and just stares at the blonde.
On the other side of the pit, another warrior steps defiantly up to the elf brandishing the standard issue spear. The spear tip thrusts up missing Rennyn's shoulder by almost a dozen inches .
A ruckus of bird calls and fluttering wings can be heard overhead. The sound of wings threatens to dominate the sounds of battle already unfolding. Through the smoke holes cut into the high roof, a veritable murder of ravens streams down into the hall from each side. The two clouds of ravens immediately move on the group, harassing both the tiny Spivey and Jeryn. The swarms whirls around the wizard's face and eyes causing him to yelp in obvious pain as several claws rake across his eyes! Spivey manages to keep the murder away from her face but at a cost. Much of her attire is ripped in several places and she is so busy protecting herself that her focus on anything else disappears.
On the far side of the fire pit, a spear is launched toward Draeven missing the big guy by yards. However the attack proved to be a distraction as a recruit spins himself around the dazed Ulfen in front of Draeven appearing again with spear thrusting
Saves!
Fail!
Eye-Rake (Ex) Any living creature damaged by a raven swarm
must make a DC 14 Reflex save or be blinded as the swarm scratches and tears at the victim’s eyes. The blindness lasts for 1d4 days until the eyes naturally heal, or until they are healed (with remove blindness or a DC 15 Heal check). The save DC is Constitution-based.
Distacted!
Saves!
Thug1: 0/17 | Thug2: -7/17 DEAD | Thug3: -4/17 DEAD| Thug4: 17/17 | Thug5: 17/17 | Thug6: 7/17 | Thug7: 17/17 | Thug8: 17/17
AC 15, touch 12, flat-footed 13 (+3 armor, +1 Dex, +1 dodge) HP 17
Fort +3, Ref +3, Will –1
Speed 30 ft.
Melee spear +4 (1d8+3/×3) or battleaxe +4 (1d8+2/×3)
Ranged spear +3 (1d8+2/×3) or rock –1 (1d4+2)
Seeing the enemies' numbers grow Fenra's hand goes to her spell pouch as she moves forward. With a quick motion she throws what appears to be colourful sand at the swarm of birds. As the grains leave her hand they begin to shine brighter and more colourfully until they are blinding in their intesnsity.
Rennyn seizes the opportunity as the two men move up to him and slices belly high at both men...
...cutting the first man, before opening the second man's belly, his entrails spilling onto the floor. The man stares in disbelief and shock for a moment before pitching over dead.
Land of the Linnorm Kings | Varisia | Kalsgard | Ravenscraeg|
The fair oracle's illusion engulfs the swarm surrounding Spivey however the kaleidoscope of colors does not seem to trouble the ravens who persist in their harassment. Spivey shouts covering her eyes but it is difficult to tell if she is affected by the blast of color or just fending off the swarm. The birds cawing peaks in anger and the tiny woman's shout suddenly turns to terror.
Across from this, the warrior before Rennyn looks worried. His wide eyes shift looking for an exit then predictably, bolts for the stairs at the end of the hall and disappears .
Next to Draeven, two flaming arrows streak by plunging themselves into the dazed warrior to the big man's right. The warrior recruit remains standing in a daze for a full ten seconds before realizing he is dead. His body slumps to the stone floor smelling of roasted meat. At the far end of the hall, Kenan allows himself the slightest of grins which he promptly erases.
Jeryn, who is not having a nice time at the moment, does his best to fend off the attacking swarm of birds. Unable to see, his focus is lost and the wizard resorts to pulling his robes over his head to prevent other claws from raking at his face
Thug1: 0/17 | Thug2: -7/17 DEAD | Thug3: -4/17 DEAD| Thug4: 4/17 Flees to second floor | Thug5: 17/17 | Thug6: 7/17 | Thug7: 17/17 | Thug8: -20/17
AC 15, touch 12, flat-footed 13 (+3 armor, +1 Dex, +1 dodge) HP 17
Fort +3, Ref +3, Will –1
Speed 30 ft.
Melee spear +4 (1d8+3/×3) or battleaxe +4 (1d8+2/×3)
Ranged spear +3 (1d8+2/×3) or rock –1 (1d4+2)
Eye-Rake (Ex) Any living creature damaged by a raven swarm must make a DC 14 Reflex save or be blinded as the swarm scratches and tears at the victim’s eyes. The blindness lasts for 1d4 days until the eyes naturally heal, or until they are healed (with remove blindness or a DC 15 Heal check). The save DC is Constitution-based.
You should have followed your comrade's example! Draeven admonishes the man he missed with his first swing, before spinning his blade around and reversing the angle of attack...
...slicing the man from crotch to neck.
Looking over his shoulder to see what all the ruckus behind him is, he calls out to Spivey, Fly little one! Fly! Get away from them!
He steps over the corpses at his feet to head off the last remaining warrior.
Land of the Linnorm Kings | Varisia | Kalsgard | Ravenscraeg|
Spivey screams, Get them off! Get them off! Oh Sweet Desna get them off!. In a panic the lyrakien flies in loop de loops and spirals trying to shake off her persures. The swarm of birds follow her every move until finally Spivey heeds Draeven's words and makes a bee-line for him. With patches of her clothes ripped immodestly, Spivey cowers behind the big man's broad shoulders sobbing.
The murderous clouds of ravens continue their attack. Jeryn cowers as the mob of birds continue to harass the wizard, ripping at his robes. In his blinded state the birds somehow penetrate his defenses, raking at his eyes again. The other, robbed of their preferred target, that of a tantalizing lyrakien, one of the swarm's seeks out the closest member, coming across the paladin. Rennyn is quickly surrounded by cawing birds pecking at his face and torso . The birds hold nothing back, giving the elf the same treatment they did to the blonde.
The lone Ulfen swings wildly with his spear at Draeven's approach. Unable to hit such a big target, the recruit curses out loud and prays he'll live long enough to get away.
Not distracted!
Fails!
Possibly 4 days total without DC 15 Heal check
Thug1: -2/17 DEAD | Thug2: -7/17 DEAD | Thug3: -4/17 DEAD| Thug4: 4/17 Flees to second floor | Thug5: -12/17 DEAD | Thug6: -6/17 DEAD | Thug7: 17/17 | Thug8: -20/17 DEAD
AC 15, touch 12, flat-footed 13 (+3 armor, +1 Dex, +1 dodge) HP 17
Fort +3, Ref +3, Will –1
Speed 30 ft.
Melee spear +4 (1d8+3/×3) or battleaxe +4 (1d8+2/×3)
Ranged spear +3 (1d8+2/×3) or rock –1 (1d4+2)
Eye-Rake (Ex) Any living creature damaged by a raven swarm must make a DC 14 Reflex save or be blinded as the swarm scratches and tears at the victim’s eyes. The blindness lasts for 1d4 days until the eyes naturally heal, or until they are healed (with remove blindness or a DC 15 Heal check). The save DC is Constitution-based.
Rennyn suffers the avian onslaught without too much trouble, retaliating as best he can with his blade...
...catching a number of ravens with his swing.
Judging that the wizard is going to have the worst of it, Fenra tries again on the other flock.
Land of the Linnorm Kings | Varisia | Kalsgard | Ravenscraeg|
Bits of wings, feathers and a few bird carcasses fall to the floor at Rennyn's feet. The swarm diminishes, but it has not disappeared or given up their fun.
On the other side of the room, the fair oracle summons her illusion of color. The swarm surrounding the wizard is engulfed in chaotic flashes of color and the black birds immediately begin flying erratically. Some crash into the walls were Jeryn cowers, others drop to the floor, their wings flapping sporadically as though having collided into a window.
Spivey continues to sob, the sound of cawing birds continues to fill the hall and only solidifies her belief that anywhere but where Draeven is, will mean being pecked and eaten alive.
From across the hall, two flaming arrows streak across the fire pits finding the lone Ulfen standing in silent prayer before Draeven. One imbeds itself into the back of his skull, the other center mass. The man lets out a short scream like a startled child before falling into Pharasma's river. Kenan's eyes narrow as the dwarf scans the hall for more targets, his bow remaining at the ready.
Thug4: 4/17 Flees to second floor | Swarm A: 18/18 | Swarm B: 11/18
Raven Swarms
N Tiny animal (swarm) (Tome of Horrors III 212)
Init +2; Senses low-light vision; Perception +10
DEFENSE: AC 14, touch 14, flat-footed 12 (+2 Dex, +2 size) Fort +4, Ref +6, Will +3 Defensive Abilities half damage from piercing and slashing weapons, swarm traits
HP 18 each (4d8)
OFFENSE: Speed 10 ft., fly 40 ft. (average) Reach 0 ft.
Melee swarm (1d6)
Special Attacks distraction (DC 12), eye-rake
STATISTICS: Str 2, Dex 15, Con 10, Int 2, Wis 15, Cha 7 Base Atk +3; CMB +3; CMD 9 (can’t be tripped)
Feats Ability Focus (eye-rake), Skill Focus (Perception), Skills Fly +11, Perception +10
SQ swarm traits
Eye-Rake (Ex) Any living creature damaged by a raven swarm must make a DC 14 Reflex save or be blinded as the swarm scratches and tears at the victim’s eyes. The blindness lasts for 1d4 days until the eyes naturally heal, or until they are healed (with remove blindness or a DC 15 Heal check). The save DC is Constitution-based.
As the man before him is riddled with arrows and goes down, Draeven shrugs and moves to assist Rennyn deal with the crows by sweeping his blade through the throng...
...cutting yet more birds from the air.
Land of the Linnorm Kings | Varisia | Kalsgard | Ravenscraeg|
Wait! No! What are you doing!? Spivey sobs hysterically as she questions the big man in disbelief. With her barrier, the one thing keeping her out of harms way of that murderous cloud, heading straight into it, the tiny woman buries her face in her hands and takes refuge near one of the pillars. Draeven's blade clips a few feathers and heads from the swarm and the noise drops a few levels. Despite their numbers being far fewer than before, the ravens still manage to swoop in. Becks and talons rake at the elf's head and eyes making it difficult for him , but not impossible.
Thug4: 4/17 Flees to second floor | Swarm A: 18/18 Stunned until start of Round 8 | Swarm B: 3/18
Raven Swarms
N Tiny animal (swarm) (Tome of Horrors III 212)
Init +2; Senses low-light vision; Perception +10
DEFENSE: AC 14, touch 14, flat-footed 12 (+2 Dex, +2 size) Fort +4, Ref +6, Will +3 Defensive Abilities half damage from piercing and slashing weapons, swarm traits
HP 18 each (4d8)
OFFENSE: Speed 10 ft., fly 40 ft. (average) Reach 0 ft.
Melee swarm (1d6)
Special Attacks distraction (DC 12), eye-rake
STATISTICS: Str 2, Dex 15, Con 10, Int 2, Wis 15, Cha 7 Base Atk +3; CMB +3; CMD 9 (can’t be tripped)
Feats Ability Focus (eye-rake), Skill Focus (Perception), Skills Fly +11, Perception +10
SQ swarm traits
Eye-Rake (Ex) Any living creature damaged by a raven swarm must make a DC 14 Reflex save or be blinded as the swarm scratches and tears at the victim’s eyes. The blindness lasts for 1d4 days until the eyes naturally heal, or until they are healed (with remove blindness or a DC 15 Heal check). The save DC is Constitution-based.
Rennyn continues to find the ravens more of an annoyance than actual threat, and attempts to discourage and disperse them with his blade once again...
...and manages to dispatch enough of them to achieve that goal. He then moves back towards the other swarm.
With the birds in disarray Fenra puts her morning star to work.
Land of the Linnorm Kings | Varisia | Kalsgard | Ravenscraeg|
No sooner does Rennyn's sword remove yet another threat, than the paladin is on to the next. Fenra too moves in on the helpless birds. Their tiny eyes glitter in the firelight, pleading with the oracle for mercy as only an innocent creature of the wild can.
Thug4: 4/17 Flees to second floor | Swarm A: 18/18 Stunned until start of Round 14 | Swarm B: -5/18 DEAD
Raven Swarms
#4 Alerts
XP 1,200 Human natural werebear ranger 4
LG Medium humanoid (human, shapechanger)
Init +2; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +8
Defense: AC 18, touch 12, flat-footed 16 (+4 armor, +2 Dex, +2 natural) hp 38 (4d10+12) Fort +6, Ref +6, Will +2 DR 10/silver
Offense: Speed 30 ft.
Melee: mwk battleaxe +10 (1d8+4/×3), bite +3 (1d6+2 plus curse
of lycanthropy), claw +3 (1d6+4 plus grab)
Ranged: mwk throwing axe +7 (1d6+4)
Special Attacks: favored enemy (orcs +2)
Ranger Spells Prepared: (CL 1st; concentration +2)
1st—detect poison
Statistics: Str 18, Dex 14, Con 15, Int 12, Wis 12, Cha 8
Base Atk +4; CMB +8 (+12 grapple); CMD 20
Feats: Endurance, Point-Blank Shot, Power Attack, Run, Weapon Focus (battleaxe)
Skills Climb +9, Handle Animal +6, Heal +8, Knowledge (nature) +8, Perception +8, Stealth +7, Survival +8, Swim +9
Languages: Common
SQ change shape (human, hybrid, and bear; polymorph), favored terrain (forest +2), hunter’s bond (companions), lycanthropic empathy (bears and dire bears), track +2
Fenra sends birds scattering with her swings
Land of the Linnorm Kings | Varisia | Kalsgard | Ravenscraeg|
Fenra's efforts begin to thin the swarm. The tiny forms of black birds squeak and bounce off walls in reaction to the oracle's heavy hand. The monk also does his part, picking off birds like shooting fish in a barrel and soon only a few remain.
Thug4: 4/17 Flees to second floor | Swarm A: 6/18 Stunned until start of Round 14 | Swarm B: -5/18 DEAD
Raven Swarms
#4 Alerts Jorgan's Init: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
XP 1,200 Human natural werebear ranger 4
LG Medium humanoid (human, shapechanger)
Init +2; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +8
Defense: AC 18, touch 12, flat-footed 16 (+4 armor, +2 Dex, +2 natural) hp 38 (4d10+12) Fort +6, Ref +6, Will +2 DR 10/silver
Offense: Speed 30 ft.
Melee: mwk battleaxe +10 (1d8+4/×3), bite +3 (1d6+2 plus curse
of lycanthropy), claw +3 (1d6+4 plus grab)
Ranged: mwk throwing axe +7 (1d6+4)
Special Attacks: favored enemy (orcs +2)
Ranger Spells Prepared: (CL 1st; concentration +2)
1st—detect poison
Statistics: Str 18, Dex 14, Con 15, Int 12, Wis 12, Cha 8
Base Atk +4; CMB +8 (+12 grapple); CMD 20
Feats: Endurance, Point-Blank Shot, Power Attack, Run, Weapon Focus (battleaxe)
Skills Climb +9, Handle Animal +6, Heal +8, Knowledge (nature) +8, Perception +8, Stealth +7, Survival +8, Swim +9
Languages: Common
SQ change shape (human, hybrid, and bear; polymorph), favored terrain (forest +2), hunter’s bond (companions), lycanthropic empathy (bears and dire bears), track +2
Seeing the others have the second swarm under control Draeven drinks a potion to rejuvenate himself and turns in the direction the other man fled in. He then waits for more adversaries to arrive.
Land of the Linnorm Kings | Varisia | Kalsgard | Ravenscraeg|
Furious that he has been brought to his knees by a flock of pigeons, Jeryn lashes out. His anger finds one of the fallen ravens to which the wizard raises a fist. Laying prone and helpless, the bird has little chance of evading the wizard - falling on his attacker's robes was just bad luck. With a squeak, the bird's ribs are smashed and it is only a matter of time before the raven finds its judgement.
Turning his attention to the second floor, Draeven, as well as everyone else, hears the unmistakable roar of a large animal working itself up into a fury.
What was that?!! Jeryn's question, while attempting to sound indignant, barely masks the edge of panic in his voice.
Thug4: 4/17 Flees to second floor | Jorgan: 45/45
#4 Alerts Jorgan's Init: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
XP 1,200 Human natural werebear ranger 4
LG Medium humanoid (human, shapechanger)
Init +2; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +8
Defense: AC 18, touch 12, flat-footed 16 (+4 armor, +2 Dex, +2 natural) hp 38 HP 45 (4d10+12) Fort +6, Ref +6, Will +2 DR 10/silver
Offense: Speed 30 ft.
Melee: mwk battleaxe +10 (1d8+4/×3), bite +3 (1d6+2 plus curse
of lycanthropy), claw +3 (1d6+4 plus grab)
Ranged: mwk throwing axe +7 (1d6+4)
Special Attacks: favored enemy (orcs +2)
Ranger Spells Prepared: (CL 1st; concentration +2)
1st—detect poison
Statistics: Str 18, Dex 14, Con 15, Int 12, Wis 12, Cha 8
Base Atk +4; CMB +8 (+12 grapple); CMD 20
Feats: Endurance, Point-Blank Shot, Power Attack, Run, Weapon Focus (battleaxe)
Skills Climb +9, Handle Animal +6, Heal +8, Knowledge (nature) +8, Perception +8, Stealth +7, Survival +8, Swim +9
Languages: Common
SQ change shape (human, hybrid, and bear; polymorph), favored terrain (forest +2), hunter’s bond (companions), lycanthropic empathy (bears and dire bears), track +2
Fenra's eyes narrow speculatively at the sound of the roar and reaches over to Rennyn, touching his shoulder and whispering as a brief shimmer appears in the air surrounding him before disappearing.
Rennyn nods a thank you to Fenra while whispering a short prayer to soothe his own aches and pains...
...while moving back down the hall to join Draeven.
Fenra, can you see if you can help Jeryn before we get more company?
Land of the Linnorm Kings | Varisia | Kalsgard | Ravenscraeg|
Seeing the wizard's condition and anticipating Jeryn's needs, Kenan slings his bow and moves to his comrade's aid. Let me see. Kenan's clam voice coaxes Jeryn's eyes open revealing several scratches. The whites of his eyes are filled with rich crimson but fortunately the pupils and lens look intact. Kenan will have to clean the wound of blood and debris but Jeryn should have the use of his eyes again soon. Kenan retrieves his water skin and begins to administer aid .
Growls fill the stairwell to the south...something is coming.
Eye-Rake (Ex) Any living creature damaged by a raven swarm must make a DC 14 Reflex save or be blinded as the swarm scratches and tears at the victim’s eyes. The blindness lasts for 1d4 days until the eyes naturally heal, or until they are healed (with remove blindness or a DC 15 Heal check). The save DC is Constitution-based.
J moves to balcony stairwell, will be in the long hall on round 8. #4 heads up to C19.
XP 1,200 Human natural werebear ranger 4
LG Medium humanoid (human, shapechanger)
Init +2; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +8
Defense: AC 18, touch 12, flat-footed 16 (+4 armor, +2 Dex, +2 natural) hp 38 HP 45 (4d10+12) Fort +6, Ref +6, Will +2 DR 10/silver
Offense: Speed 30 ft.
Melee: mwk battleaxe +10 (1d8+4/×3), bite +3 (1d6+2 plus curse of lycanthropy), claw +3 (1d6+4 plus grab)
Ranged: mwk throwing axe +7 (1d6+4)
Special Attacks: favored enemy (orcs +2)
Ranger Spells Prepared: (CL 1st; concentration +2) 1st—detect poison
Statistics: Str 18, Dex 14, Con 15, Int 12, Wis 12, Cha 8
Base Atk +4; CMB +8 (+12 grapple); CMD 20
Feats: Endurance, Point-Blank Shot, Power Attack, Run, Weapon Focus (battleaxe)
Skills Climb +9, Handle Animal +6, Heal +8, Knowledge (nature) +8, Perception +8, Stealth +7, Survival +8, Swim +9
Languages: Common
SQ change shape (human, hybrid, and bear; polymorph), favored terrain (forest +2), hunter’s bond (companions), lycanthropic empathy (bears and dire bears), track +2
Fenra moves to Jerryn and helps Kennan with the injured wizard.
But doesn't seem to add much to the situation.
Draeven drinks another potion as he waits for the source of the noise to show itself.
Land of the Linnorm Kings | Varisia | Kalsgard | Ravenscraeg|
Spivey continues to sob, her tiny hands trying to soothe the scratches on her arms and torso but to no avail. The shock of battle has left her rattled. Spivey's sobs are quickly drowned out by the roar of a large bear however, the figure of which emerges from the stairwell to the east. Well over seven feet tall, the bear stands on its two hind feet, a chain shirt straining against rippling muscle and fur. As it advances into the hall, the bear hefts a battle axe and issues a roar of challenge to Draeven and Rennyn.
Eye-Rake (Ex) Any living creature damaged by a raven swarm must make a DC 14 Reflex save or be blinded as the swarm scratches and tears at the victim’s eyes. The blindness lasts for 1d4 days until the eyes naturally heal, or until they are healed (with remove blindness or a DC 15 Heal check). The save DC is Constitution-based.
J moves down the stairs to the main hall, fighting defensively -4 attack, +2 AC Now AC 20
#4 continues to sound the alarm
XP 1,200 Human natural werebear ranger 4
LG Medium humanoid (human, shapechanger)
Init +2; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +8
Defense: AC 18, touch 12, flat-footed 16 (+4 armor (chain mail), +2 Dex, +2 natural) hp 38 HP 45 (4d10+12) Fort +6, Ref +6, Will +2 DR 10/silver
Offense: Speed 30 ft.
Melee: mwk battleaxe +10 (1d8+4/×3), bite +3 (1d6+2 plus curse of lycanthropy), claw +3 (1d6+4 plus grab)
Ranged: mwk throwing axe +7 (1d6+4)
Special Attacks: favored enemy (humans +2)
Ranger Spells Prepared: (CL 1st; concentration +2) 1st—detect poison
Statistics: Str 18, Dex 14, Con 15, Int 12, Wis 12, Cha 8
Base Atk +4; CMB +8 (+12 grapple); CMD 20
Feats: Endurance, Point-Blank Shot, Power Attack, Run, Weapon Focus (battleaxe)
Skills Climb +9, Handle Animal +6, Heal +8, Knowledge (nature) +8, Perception +8, Stealth +7, Survival +8, Swim +9
Languages: Common
SQ change shape (human, hybrid, and bear; polymorph), favored terrain (forest +2), hunter’s bond (companions), lycanthropic empathy (bears and dire bears), track +2
Rennyn moves to engage the new threat immediately, carefully sliding around to his left to leave an opening for Draeven. He then slashes at the bear beast with his katana...
...opening a large gash in the fur and flesh of its thigh.