Iron Gods: Forged into Legends

Game Master polyfrequencies

"The lords of rust murdered the previous commander and installed a puppet loyal to them. They answer to Hellion, who endangered our unnamed home. This person, cannibal or not, is guilty by association. I will not expect you to personally do anything you may regret, but we WILL need to take out those who answer to Hellion before we have a chance to strike at him directly. We hunt this man to further our goals. It simply happens to align with hers. Instead of fighting through a whole lot of people who will block our way to the lords of rust, we take out one person and make the remainder shift allegiance away from them. Or would you prefer killing all of them in retaliation after they strike first?"

Erastil is about reputation, honesty, trustworthyness in his paladin code. In fact, if danger threatens your community, you are supposed to quell it. Redemption is not in the portfolio. I understand you are opposed to cold-blooded murder, but you are free to assume SOME measure of guilt going in - if he doesn't ping on detect evil, you can still call for an alternative approach. I like that Keldor is insecure, but I think you are unnecessarily strict with his operational range, there. Maybe we should budget for a phylactery of faithfulness so he can have some ease of mind until GM reigns it in?

I guess I would rather over-play his new Paladin side than underplay it and force the GM to censure me. Role-playing habit really. Redemption is not exclusive to any god either. Most (maybe not all) gods of good admire redemption I think, even if it is not part of their portfolio.

Frowning at the woman, Keldor reacts defensively.

"I'm no Crusader. I may be an ASS, but I'm not a 100% DICK."

He nods.

"You both make good points, but it still smacks of a self-deceptive way to get around my problem. Let's find and talk to the man? Maybe an answer will present itself, and I will have little to worry about. But take note...we have proof of NOTHING. He may just be a simple puppet of this Hellion, much like the previous worshiper we stopped."

Thawm shrugs.

I am not going to be hard nosed about alignment for Paladins.. As much as the rules for them are written, I tend to think you should fall somewhere inside the Diety's alignment spectrum. That being said, I appreciate the inner turmoil. I will work with it. Just as long as everyone is having fun

At the comment about being an ass she chuckles to herself. "Maybe you can get along in here.. hmm"

"Here is the deal.. you are welcome into this city walls. If you do head up north to the Hawk Palace.. And you do remove Birdfood from his post.. Come back, with proof and we can talk. Warning though, outside of this small gate fort, others will attack. Even other Steel Hawks. Most of the ones actually loyal to the original Hawks are here. The others are just Rust plants."

She waves at the door and another member opens it "Have fun.. I await your return." She holds her hand toward the door. "Give him my regards"

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Your Scrap Worth is now 1
Current Scrapwall map
Hawk Palace is 3 squares up from the A.

Think we should go foward with our cart rolling and ballista at the ready? :D

"We'll be glad to." Thawm replies as she saunters out the door.

Yep. That's GM speak for: 'I warned ya!'

Before entering, Keldor performs his ritual and summons Gauntlet properly.

Turning back to the woman, he comments dryly.

"OK. I may be a little bit of a DICK."

He then slams both of his metallic fists into each other, making sparks, and approaches the door.

"Now we enter."

You are able to bring in your cart into the open area past the gate. Large piles of scrap and strange smells waft from every corner.

You know you need to move forward to the north side. You can't see directly there, but strange holes and cracks in the uneven land are somewhat daunting.

Ury Rume speaks up, "Um.. so I am here now.. Can you either let me take off... Or give my supplies? I am not sure 2 bombs are going to be enough."

You are pretty sure you can bring your cart, but it will be about the same speed as just walking through the hills.

Keldor/Gauntlet will move ahead of the wagon, hoping to draw any enemy attention to himself first.

"Unless you can hide in plain sight, you are still probably better off with us than without us at the moment."

Keldor concentrates on what is in front of him after that, letting the ladies settle matters as needed with their passenger.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

Thawm shrugs.
"Probably safer, he means. On the other hand, we're looking for trouble, so maybe not."

"And she offered a binary choice. Let her go or give her supplies. Reasonable request. If we head into what will likely be trouble, then she'll want to be prepared. While there is inherent danger in trusting you not to turn sides, I am willing to risk that. In your more sober state, you will likely be aware that we could have killed you, and if not us, then someone else would have - heavy addiction is often a final state before one's demise. I don't mean to imply or deny that you owe us, but I feel it is unlikely you will backstab us while aware that ultimately we may be the reason for your continued existance - and you having no reason to align with our enemies."
Basil monologues while gathering her supplise, but only handing them over if either of the others agrees.

Oh, by all means overplay it. Just saying if we turn down obvious plot hooks it just makes the GM's job harder or forces him to improvise heavily(which tends to lead to very slow-moving games in my experience). I am also not saying redemption is off the table, but e.g. Sarenrae actually has that in her tenets, it's important to her. For Iomedae it's an afterthought, and for Erastil and others I figure it's "nice if possible", but not a true requirement. That man is evil and threatens your community? More important to keep your flock save than to try and redeem the evil-doer. Going in and striking him down is perfectly valid. In my eyes a Paladin is a holy warrior, a champion of good. Not a Jedi Consular - negotiations are fine, but they are not obliged to discuss their motivations as long as they act to further the interests of their god and keep to their tenets.

Listening to Basil "Yes, I am very aware that my life was in your hands... Really, it continues to be so. You did rid me of a particularly bad trip. It is one of the worst I have had. I am likely to try it again, and who knows where I will fall, but for now I can either help you at my full capacity, or I would kindly request that you leave me be. As a third... Trinary.. choice. If they agree, I would be willing to stay here at the guard house. I can work on some Alchemical supplies for you. Until both of us decide my debt has been repaid."

"Staying here sounds generally agreeable, but I am loath to accept this choice at this point in time. While I believe you consider yourself genuinely indebted, we only gave you the freedom to act of your own accord after you seemed to be over the worst of your trip. I would like to grant more freedom step by step, not all in one morning. That said, if we do end up aligned with this local group, after our trip, then I'd gladly accept your request to stay around and provide alchemical supplies. For now, you'd best do what you need to do."
Since nobody objected or agreed, I'll hand over the supplies. IC Basil is still afraid she'll pack up and leave the moment they leave her out of their eyes...or worse. So dragging her along is really more of a "take it slow" reasoning rather than wanting an NPC with us for whatever will happen next. OOC that trinary choice is pretty much what I suggested if memory serves so I'll gladly jump on that. Just not 2 hours after we stopped considering her a prisoner :)

sounds good to me xD

"Yeah. Keep your nose clean." Thawm says, nodding.

Turning away from the ex-prisoner, Thawm tightens her hold on the reigns.
"Let's go see how punchable that Birdfoot guy is."

we're good to stroll into enemy territory, right? :D

About as ready as we will ever be.

"There is a saying by old campaigners at the Worldwound: 'We stride into Darkness. By our and the gods will it will not overwhelm us. Ever forward, righteously, we march until the we see the Light again.'"

Keldor nods obviously.

"Ever forward."

”I will do what I can to keep you all alive, then I will await some freedom. She gathers her supplies and quickly does her work on her supplies to prep her gear for the day.

She nods to Thawm.

As you gather your supplies and head north. The cart is able to be navigated through some of the narrow paths between the giant piles of debris.

As you move into an open area half way through the territory you can hear a crowed of voices. Soon you see a group of 9 Orcs round the corner.

”HEY! Look at these scrapless freaks. They brought in a horse? Looks tasty.”

They start to stroll your direction, fanning out a little. Starting to pull out their falchions.

Combat is not started, but it seems inevitable

Keldor waits, still as a statue at first, looking and thinking before reacting...

Detect Evil as a Move action. Are the orcs evil?

"You can move out of our way or BE moved. Choose now...and choose wisely. I will not waste time with fools or bullies."

"Who is your leader?", Basil shouts, swiveling the Ballista in the general direction of the Orcs as they draw their Falchions. "I would like to negotiate your surrender!"

"Horse? Tasty? I hope you don't mean the on under our knight. Magically conjured beasts aren't filling at all." Thawm says, trying not to bring attention to the real horse whose reigns she's holding.

"But maybe we can make a deal if all you want is food." Thawm pulls out some jerky.

"I hope you like jerky, 'cause I don't want to kill you and you don't want to be dead."

I think normally this would be Intimidate for +2, but for orcs that's how Diplomacy works, right?: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

we have month's worth of rations, though I'd like to give 'em jerky first to avoid the small chance that random flavors in food tubes are not to their liking xD

They are definitely Evil

"Ah! They have teeth."
"Check out that weapon on the cart! I want that!"
Basil's threat seems to fall on deaf ears.

With that, they charge.

Assuming Gauntlet on the ground (maybe on summon horse), Thawm at the reigns of cart, Basil behind on gun, and Ury walking along behind Gauntlet.

3 of the orcs Charge forward. 2 strike at Gauntlet and 1 at the horse.

O7 Gauntlet: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 2 = 10
O8 Gauntlet: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 2 = 17
O1 Horse: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 2 = 12

Damage vs Horse: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 2) + 4 = 10

Blades bounch off Gauntlet's armor, but the horse gets slashed.

Round 1
O7, O8, O1
Gauntlet <--
O5, O4, O2, O9
Ury, Thawm, Basil
O3, O6

Roll20 is updated. Let me know if the organization is off or wrong. You should be able to see their names.

the wagon is 4 squares, and the horse is supposed to be 4 squres as well (unless it is squeezing)
I like the image, btw. But it looks like it might be better suited for a medium or heavy cart, which take up 6 and 8 squares, respectively ^^;
I'd be happy keeping the map as it is or scooting a few guys left for a fatter horse and wagon xD
Also, doesn't look like we'll get more than one shot off xD

I got off the horse to summon Gauntlet, and he would not have returned to it since he does not have much riding skill, so the last attack would have been at Gauntlet/Keldor unless the horse followed me like a puppy. I'm simply moving a 5ft step to maintain some distance on two of the attackers and help prevent flanking, then attacking the closest Orc that is left next to me. Basil, fire away!

"Now we fight!"

Slam Attack!: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
Damage(Magic): 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 1) + 4 = 7

Man the cart is just a bit confusing.. I thought the horse was that weird large size that is 1x2. Also there is a real horse and a summoned one right? I figured Gauntlet was not using summon boy anymore since he is just walking next to the cart. I will just roll with it. In my mind there is a real horse connected to the cart, which is what the swing was attacking.

Moving Gauntlet 5 feet to the right. Attacking O8.

Gauntlet's swing crashes down on the Orc, who seems to stumble, roar then just continue fighting, even though it should be out.

4 more orcs charge forward. 3 attacking the horse and 1 attacking Gauntlet. The attack vs Gauntlet is just stopped by the summoned armor.

O5 Horse: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 5 + 2 = 19
O4 Horse: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 2 = 10
O2 Horse: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 2 = 22
O9 Gauntlet: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 5 + 2 = 20

Damage Horse: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 3) + 4 = 10
Damage Horse: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 3) + 4 = 11

The Horse goes down while the Orcs laugh "Nothing like Horse Meat! BA!!!"

Ury quickly pulls out a bomb and throws it into the mix, right at O5.
"Well the Horse is dead, might as well take advantage of that"

Bomb vs O5: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
Damage: 4d6 + 5 ⇒ (3, 4, 5, 3) + 5 = 20

The Bomb splashes outward, while killing its direct target.
O2 Reflex: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (19) + 0 = 19
O1 Reflex: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (8) + 0 = 8
O4 Reflex: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (3) + 0 = 3

Killing 1 target, the splash of acid flies outward and seems to set 2 of the Orcs into their Frenzies. While one stays up. Still mobile.
She laughs "HA! Fun. Your welcome everyone"

Round 1
O7, O8(-7), O1(-9)
Gauntlet
O4(-9), O2(-4), O9
Ury, Thawm, Basil <--
O3, O6

Roll20 Updated. X means dead. Little skill means in Frenzy

Sorry! I should have clarified I was walking in front of the cart. I figured we were going slow enough to do that. Since I'm the big melee guy here, I figured 'point man' is my biggest description.

Thats fine. I can adjust. They charged either way, so doesn't change the math. Changing locations on roll20

ah, not riding the horse, huh? Oh well.
Also, yeah I figured we'd keep the real horse on the cart. Didn't expect to get charged by a bunch of orcs xD
I figured the summoned horse would be ridden or follow along, perhaps pulled by the alchemist until start of combat?
Also, horses can squeeze to become 2x1 for sure. Maybe horses pulling carts always count as squeezing because of the harness? xD

Thawm's eyes go wide as the horse gets butchered before she can even react.
She casts Glitterdust (DC 15) to blind the three that aren't next to Keldor. O1, O2, O4
She then hops off the cart, thinking quickly.

Oh, they appeared within charging distance? I would not have wasted time then, and instead pulled the trigger :P I only wanted to identify their leader/speaker.

"You have choosen...poorly.", Basil comments the Horses demise, then steps forward to the position Thawm vacated, pulling out her gun and firing it from the hip, covering all the orcs in front of the cart in shrapnel. "If you considered the horse the greatest threat, you truly deserve what is coming to you."
Attack O1: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23 Damage: 1d6 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 4 = 9
Attack O2: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9 Natural 1 Miss.
Attack O4: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23 Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Spending one Grit to deal more damage to O1.

Sorry I placed them on roll20, They were exactly 60 feet away (not intended, just what looked right on the map). They kinda came around the corner of debris. I will try to describe the area better next time. They don't seem to have a leader.

O1 Will: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (6) - 1 = 5
O2 Will: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (17) - 1 = 16
O4 Will: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1

Two of the Orcs get blinded by the spell as it goes off. Basil's shot knocks out one of them, the other keeps going.

The two Orcs in the distance, move and grab Javelins on their backs and throw them at Basil on the cart, but miss.

O3 Basil: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
O6 Basil: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

The two close to Gauntlet strike again.

O7 Gauntlet: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
O8 Gauntlet: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Confirm: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 4) + 4 = 9

The one that struck Gauntlet seems to be draining of life as he stands.

Round 2
O3, O6, O7, O8(-8)
Gauntlet <--
O4(-16), O2(-4), O9
Ury, Thawm, Basil

Keldor takes part of the blow on himself to help keep Gauntlet functioning.

I'll Absorb 6 out of the 9 damage. Hitting the weaker one.

"You think your Rage will protect you? You are mistaken!"

Slam Attack!: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
Damage(Magic): 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 = 7

The Orcs bare their fangs at you. Spittle flying. Seems like long gone is much reasoning for the original attack. Aggression is all that is left.

2 Orcs move around the side of the cart. One moves to Thawm, and another climbes up slightly into the cart and swings down at Basil. Another slides over a bit and strikes against Gauntlet

O4 Basil: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
O2 Thawm: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
O9 Gauntlet: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Basil's quick movement around the cart makes that orc miss, Gauntlet's armor holds out. While the Orc attacking Thawm hits.

Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 1) + 4 = 8

Ury lobs a bomb over to Gauntlet's attackers "Keldor! We could use some help."

Ury vs O7: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Damage: 4d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 3, 2, 2) + 4 = 13

O8 Reflex: 1d20 ⇒ 10

Ury's bomb damages one of the targets of Gauntlet's. The splash seems to avoid him directly, but it seems to take out the target that he hit.

Round 2
O3, O6, O7(-13)
Gauntlet
O4(-16), O2(-4), O9
Ury, Thawm, Basil <--

Thawm winces in pain from the attack. "Augh-"

She then steps back, draws her dagger, and lobs a dart of acid at her attacker.
Ranged Touch vs O2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
Acid: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Taking a step back towards the Ballista, Basil aims at the Orc that just attempted to attack her, firing a solid slug this time.
Attack(Ranged Touch): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Thawm's spell knocks that orc into its dazed craze. Basil's bullet blows her target to the ground.

3 Orcs around Gauntlet shuffle around to get into flanking positions. Then strike in unison.

O3 Gauntlet flank: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 2 = 10
O6 Gauntlet flank: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 2 = 9
O7 Gauntlet flank: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 2 = 8

All of which miss with terrible swings. Though they are now fulling surrounding Gauntlet.

O2 and O7 are in Orc Frenzy.

Round 3
O3, O6, O7(-14)
Gauntlet <--
O2(-8), O9
Ury, Thawm, Basil

they still lose a hit point every round while below 0, right? :3

they still lose a hit point every round while below 0, right? :3

Yup, they are, but I didn't update the tracker. oops

I wouldn't worry about it xD
Though you can always to do the wily coyote thing where they notice after the fact and then bad things happen xD

"Old Deadeye protects me! What do you have!"

He then bashes the closest orc that keeps him from reaching the cart!

Slam Attack!: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Damage(Magic): 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 3) + 4 = 10

Keldor then attempts a short step to get out of multiple flanking if he can...and maybe leave someone open for Basil to shoot still.

Oh well...I can see where this is going already. One more level I think and I can have iterative attacks finally and much more versatility with Gauntlet's abilities. BTW Basil...feel free to shoot an AOE shot near Keldor/Gauntlet if needed. I can take a minor hit and I think you will do a lot more damage to the enemy for it.

Off by 1! So close..

An orc takes a step forward and swings at Thawm.
O2 Thawm: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 3) + 4 = 10

Another swings at Gauntlet. This one fully flanked, but misses.
O9 Flank Gauntlet: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 5 + 2 = 18

Ury looks over to Thawm. "damnit woman.. Why don't you wear armor!?" and throws a bomb at Thawm's Orc.

Bomb O2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
Damage: 4d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 6, 2, 5) + 4 = 20

That orc is surrounded with flame and drops in a crispy pile. The flame missing Thawm by inches. Warming her skin.

Round 3
O3, O6, O7(-14)
Gauntlet
O9
Ury, Thawm, Basil <--

"Keldor, take cover!", Basil shouts as she moves into an more advantageous position, before unleashing a fan of flechettes into the whole melee area.

Attack(O3): 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 6 - 4 = 12 Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Attack(O6: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 6 - 4 = 9 Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Attack(O7: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 6 - 4 = 21 Damage: 1d6 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 4 = 8
Attack(Gauntlet): 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 6 - 4 = 9 Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Attack(O9): 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 6 - 4 = 17 Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

It's amusing, but I think without betrayal feats I STILL take the penalty for firing into melee, even if I don't care who I hit with a scatter...I did not check, it's too late and I should go to bed, so if I am mistaken: apologies.

I am fine, with a splash weapon avoiding the -4. Especially since you are just going for the whole area. Including Gauntlet. Might not be ok with the rules, but if you are ok with fully hitting Gauntlet then its fine. Adding back +4 to all your rolls. Gauntlet takes 6 damage.

Basil's shot hits everyone, including Gauntlet. Taking out one of the Orcs.

Round 3
O3(-5), O6(-7)
Gauntlet
O9 (-4)
Ury, Thawm, Basil <--

Got it. Wait until I get Lawful Damage Resistance! Those bullets will bounce right off ... mostly! Absorbing 3 out of the 6.

"Urgh- armor is heavy!" Thawm yells back, before stepping over the now fried orc and lobbing a blob of acid at the nearest living orc.
Ranged Touch vs O3 -firing into melee: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 3 - 4 = 8
Acid: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

with rolls like those, I should just cast Grease and let the orcs do the rolling xD

Thawm's acid misses the Orc.

O3 Flank Gauntlet: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 2 = 22
O6 Gauntlet: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 4) + 4 = 12

One of the Orcs strikes true, the other misses and starts to look even weaker.

Round 4
O3(-5), O6(-8)
Gauntlet <--
O9 (-4)
Ury, Thawm, Basil

I'll absorb half again. 6/6

"NO! I will not fall to your brutishness!"

Taking a step away from his flankers, Keldor swings at the Orc that hit him!

Slam Attack!: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
Damage(Magic): 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 2) + 4 = 10

Gauntlet's attack nearly knocks the orc fully uncontous, but his orc blood keeps up up.

Another orc runs around into another flanking position and strikes at Gauntlet.

O9 Flank Gauntlet: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 5 + 2 = 18

But the Gauntlet's armor manifestation blocks the blade.

Ury looks down at her bomb supplies then back at the group. "Damnit! They spread out.. She goes for the healthiest one in the back, the one that just swung at Gauntlet.

[b]Round 4
O3(-5), O6(-8)
Gauntlet, Ury, Thawm, Basil <--

Thawm starts circling around and prays to Nethys to protect Gauntlet.

Blessing of the Faithful to give Keldor/Gauntlet +2 AC

Basil takes a single step to adjust her position, then reloads one barrel of her gun and fires again.
While she succeeds in not hitting Keldor, she also misses the Orc near him. On the plus side, that meant more shrapnel for the other one.

Attack(O3): 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 6 - 4 = 6 Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Attack(O6): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13 Damage: 1d6 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 4 = 9

Basil's shot strikes the Orc in the chest. It seems to be just holding on it its life. With a final step and swing at Gauntlet. Along with its ally.

O3 Gauntlet: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
O6 Gauntlet: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

Both missing, as their blades slide off the armor.

The Orc Basil shot falls down, dead as it used the last of its life in that last swing. Only one remains.

Ury laughs at it. then over to Basil "I will save my bombs for another target" But she pulls out a small dart and attemps to throw it at the orc.

Ury Dart vs O3: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 6 - 4 = 3

But it goes wild and lands in among the dead.

Round 5
O3(-16) (was wrong about HP here. it is almost dead too)
Gauntlet, Ury, Thawm, Basil <--

Pulling back his fist again, Keldor grimaces...

Slam Attack!: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Damage(Magic): 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 6) + 4 = 14

...and misses again.

"You will fall!"

Thawm see Keldor miss and decides the orc should do likewise.

+2 AC for Keldor again

Basil proceeds to reload her gun using Powder and Pellets, rather than an alchemical cartridge, not paying attention to the lone Orc any longer, muttering an Androffan phrase that she suddenly remembered for some reason: "Kare wa sudeni shinde imasu"

Seriously - how badass is that? Just go total defense and let him die by himself, without ever striking him again.
On the unlikely event the Orc DOES manage to strike Keldor with a Crit Roll, he'll be forced to re-roll via Determination ;) - willing to risk spending a point from that Pool for the sheer awesomeness of just ignoring him as he exhausts himself trying to strike you to the point of dropping dead.