Davosh cackles to extend everyone's hex while drawing a weapon and standing defensive with it.
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I know this is metagame, but it's only tactics. Let me say up front I'm just discussing not angry or taking shots. If I'm wrong let me know.
Here was my reasoning that I saw things different. I can handle a hit ok, higher AC, Higher HP, and all healing magics affect me with an increased rate.
To set up a flank that will remove the elemental that we are swinging at to end the combat from where you stayed I would have to step in the water. Bring him to our prefered element. Nadya would probably move with you to help prevent the cleave/ flank (after attacking of course her rage of them killing her daughter isn't going to let her back off soon).
After all that is said, keeping Ali there is completely fine with me. I'm sure I can work around it.
Edward Round 6
I know my weapons are designed to to damage, but is putting the pointy end inside water actually hurting it? Edward says as his weapon slices into the elemental the water droplets flung from the blade upon it's exit shimmering in a muted frost tinged prismatic display.
Round the Next
Vojtek rages on, with blood frothing and spilling down his chin. He turns his crazed glare upon the last remaining guard, unaware of the battle with the water elemental out in the courtyard.
Power Attack with Greatsword: for damage.
He also snaps his bloody gnashing teeth at the foe!
for
Ali stabs the elemental!
A small part of the elemetal's form crystalizes as ice!
Edward also hits the elemental!
Vojtek drops Green and snaps at the fallen guard's neck!
P DEAD
U DEAD
R DEAD
G DEAD
Y DEAD
Br 5
Bl DEAD
O DEAD
W 8
elemental 8, -1 Str
Nadya 13
Davosh gives blue the Stink Eye as he moves into the room. He targets the ability to hit (Will to reduce duration.)
Nadya attacks Brown!
Miss! Nadya knows she should probably step away, but is unwilling to open up Ali to being flanked!
Brown attacks Ali!
Miss!
White retaliates on Edward!
Miss!
The elemental then attacks, attempting to Cleave!
If successful,
The elemental's watery fist completely misses Nadya!
P DEAD
U DEAD
R DEAD
G DEAD
Y DEAD
Br 5, -2 to hit
Bl DEAD
O DEAD
W 8
elemental 8, -1 Str
Nadya 13
Round 7
The rogue moves up to support his comrades and try to end this fight. Kappi targets the brown guard to better protect Nadya, (though the rogue thinks she is doing fairly well for herself in this fight). He lines up a shot through the hectic melee then steps into it throwing the tomahawk end over end.
throwing attack (point blank/precise/deadly aim)
tomahawk
Kappi curses a little under his breath, fearing even as it is leaving his hand that his aim is a little too high...
ROUND 7
Weapon: +1
Seeing the battle quickly turning to the heroes' favor, Ali continues to attack the most dangerous foe: the elemental.
I did mean brown. Thought I even typed it. I'll likely Evil Eye but I don't have the map. Will go later.
Actually, cackle to extend and then stink eye to add -2 to attacks (should be AC and atk. Hard to do over the phone.
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Edward Round 7
Finally understanding that Nadya has Ali's best intrest at heart targets the other Guardsman to remove the flank possiblity.
Edwards damp blade flashes in a graceful prismatic but deadly arc as it bites into the shoulder/ neck area of the guard.
Nadya move out of the way before you get really hurt.
Round the Seventh
Vojtek watches for a split second as the last guard falls to the packed snow twitching in the throes of a painful death. He heaves a few times in the cold, the icy air rasping his lungs painfully. He hears the sounds of battle out in the courtyard and starts. In a jiffy, the barbarian realizes there is an enemy to engage, he looks around, cocks an ear and sprints towards the sound of close combat.
Power Attack with Greatsword: for damage.
Kappi's axe misses its mark!
Ali strikes the elemental!
Davosh cackles and Evil Eyes
Edward drops White!
Vojtek decapitates Brown!
Nadya swings at the elemental...
...then smirks at Edward's suggestion that "she might get hurt."
Elemental retaliation (attempting to Cleave)!
If successful,
OMFGLOLBBQ The elemental's watery fist FINALLY HITS SOMEONE!
P DEAD
U DEAD
R DEAD
G DEAD
Y DEAD
Br DEAD
Bl DEAD
O DEAD
W DEAD
elemental 22, -1 Str
Nadya 13
Round 8
Not 100% even how to attack the watery creature, Kappi pauses half a moment. The figures he will try what he knows. He throws his last tomahawk at it.
Throwing attack
Cold iron tomahawk
The rogue grins even as he throws sure his blade will meet its mark. He hopes it will hurt it.
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Elemental retaliation (attempting to Cleave)!
atck on Edward: 1d20 + 7 - 2 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 7 - 2 - 4 = 8
dmg on Edward: 1d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 4 = 15
If successful,
atk on Ali: 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 2 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 7 + 2 - 2 - 4 = 22
dmg on Ali: 1d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 4 = 11
OMFGLOLBBQ The elemental's watery fist FINALLY HITS SOMEONE!
Edward Round 8 (after Ali and Davosh)
Hearing the snarling Vojtek comming closer, and seeing the last of the guards fall. Edward is happy that his quick feet and sturdy armor is able to turn away the obviously heavy watery fists from the elemental.
He takes a step to his back and left creating space between him and the watery creature. Seeing the smirk and determination on Nadya's face and the wounds on her body Edward ends the life link with Kappi, and creates one with Nadya. Make way for the Beastial and Mighty Vojtek
Now that Liska is free to move she finally makes it over to Edward who drops the activating trinket to her so she can take it to Davosh.
Barring anything overly useful, Davosh will take out his crossbow (hope it's not rusty) and shoot the elemental, , if hit
Resistances and immunities?
Elemental retaliation (attempting to Cleave)!
[dice=atck on Edward]1d20 + 7 - 2 - 4 = 8
OMFGLOLBBQ The elemental's watery fist FINALLY HITS SOMEONE!
It would have been a hit, had the initial attack been successful. But alas and alack, the elemental still has not landed a blow. Boo-hoo.
It would have been a hit, had the initial attack been successful. But alas and alack, the elemental still has not landed a blow. Boo-hoo.
Kappi's last tomahawk finds its mark and the elemental's form shudders and collapses with a tremendous !
The young rogue forgets himself and blurts out, By the breasts of Desna, Im awesome!. Suddenly he freezes as he realized he spoke out loud. Then Kappi quickly pretends he said nothing and he goes and retrieves his thrown weapon.
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Ha Kappi humor is a good tool to use after a stressful situation. Now lets all relax and let me know who needs healed. Vojtek keep eye on that portal we don't want any suprises. Kappi keep an eye on the front doors. Lets search the baracks for any useful knowledge or items.
He then lets his eyes drift to Davosh
Davosh kinda gross, but vomit bugs? What do you have to eat to do that?
"hehe... the ancients have strong opinions on many things. Their vitriol can take many forms when shouting their thoughts.". The warlock looks rather tired though.
"we must search these men for supplies, as well as that fountain."
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"desna's rack approves my boy! That was a fight worthy of our fore bearers."
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Ali is heaving breaths like a bellows at the physical and magical stress of the battle. She gives each of her companions a shoulder-clap, saving Vojtek for last. As she strides up to him, instead of a shoulder clap, she reaches out two fingers of her right hand and wipes some of the enemy's blood off of his cheek. She then touches it to her tongue. The blood of our enemies makes us strong! Then she gives him a fierce smile and a clenched fist.
Well done everyone. I usually like to stay together, but it seemed like the right thing to do, to block the reinforcements. Edward, good job on keeping that bugger from getting *more* help.
She then pauses for a moment, and speaks just a bit louder, in Sylvan (which she then translates into Taldane)
So, Hatch...you still think we can't win here?
Then, she starts looking over bodies. Detect Magic, of course...
Oh, and just so you're all aware...I don't have a lot of magical power left today. A couple spells, a little more arcana.
Vojtek collapses in a sweaty heap. He sits down in the doorframe with his back against one side and props his feet up on the cracked melon of the last guard's cranium.
He rolls his eyes upward and leans his head back in utter exhaustion.
Lets put Hatch on watch.
The rogue lets Ali loot the bodies. Kappi gives a search of the two barracks rooms.
Perception
Perception
Kappi then checks out the fountain at Davosh's prompting
Perception
Nadya looks at the fallen guard, silently cleaning the blade of her handaxe. She does not smile, nor especially share in the party's revelry.
A quick search reveals the guards each had a mundane cold iron longsword. The sergeant's cold iron longsword is of much better craftsmanship, and she also had 3 potion bottles (cure light wounds, endure elements, interrogation), a small, hand-held mirror identical to that which Sgt. Sertane had, and a trinket just like the one Edward picked up. Only the potions, the mirror, and the trinkets detect as magical.
Hatch becomes visible again and hugs Ali's leg. Nadya Petska friends brave heroes! he says in Common.
When the rest of the party is distracted and/or not nearby, Hatch gets Ali's and Nadya's attention. Hatch took these when Nadya Petska friends in Petska home, the domovoi says, sheepishly handing Ali the two Hut keys the Black Rider gave to the party. Hatch try to protect Nadya Petska home, Nadya Petska family. Hatch not know Nadya Petska friends were here to help. Hatch sorry.
OK, maybe Edward should take the cure potion, since he keeps bleeding to stop *our* bleeding...
Davosh snatches up the Interrogation potion... "Hatch and Nadya, you are solid allies. You'll leave excellent stories and I suspect you are destined for a worthy weird. Ali, can you help me identify this trinket and the mirrors?
Davosh's attempt:
Mirror:
Trinket
The mirror looks familiar.
The trinkets have a dim conjuration aura. Hatch volunteers (in Sylvan) that they are keys to the crystals.
Kappi wants to check out this little room in the south (where Kappi is on the map). He listens first,
The rogue stands there w/ his short sword in hand ready to open the door. As Kappi waits he further checks it for signs of traps and other bad things like danger of splinters...
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The mirror looks familiar.
The trinkets have a dim conjuration aura. Hatch volunteers (in Sylvan) that they are keys to the crystals.
Edward looks at the mirror, then says [b]Everything about this place is mirrors for scrying and communicating. Davosh, Ali can you check the mirrors in the entrance for magic? IF so lets cover them or break them. Lets hide or break this mirror.[b]
Is this mirror similar to the one that made up the doll's eye? Vojtek leans close to see...
Is this mirror similar to the one that made up the doll's eye? Vojtek leans close to see...
Edward looks at the mirror, then says Everything about this place is mirrors for scrying and communicating. Davosh, Ali can you check the mirrors in the entrance for magic? IF so lets cover them or break them. Lets hide or break this mirror.
My guess is the mirrors are how the guard leadership communicates with the Witch, and that if they're not activated, they won't work. Remember how the guard back in town had to take his mirror out? If they worked all the time, he wouldn't have done that. I suggest we carry the ones we find; maybe we can figure out a use for them later.
Assuming no argument on that, she stows the mirror, and makes to move on to the next, central room where the guards came out of.
"Agreed noble Edward."
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Vojtek cleans his weapon perfunctorily with some snow and a portion of one of the corpse's cloak. He nods to Edward and peers sidelong at Davosh in case the Ancestors might have input at this point.
"Lets go."
Davosh spouts some quick words in a language no one understands, then he clears his throat and switches to Taldane. It's as if he forgot which language he's been using every moment of his shared journey. Yes, let's be done with this floor's secrets. Then we go up."
Behind the other two doors you find...another lavatory (this one's backed up, ewww) and more stairs!