Xoruk rushes up to Bug's side, still brandishing his staff.
Ruby loops in the sky, keeping a loose eye on the group. Seeing the beginnings of an ambush, she wings down to take a closer look.
The rogue's attack deals extra damage anytime her target would be denied a Dexterity bonus to AC (whether the target actually has a Dexterity bonus or not), or when the rogue flanks her target. This extra damage is 1d6 at 1st level, and increases by 1d6 every two rogue levels thereafter. Should the rogue score a critical hit with a sneak attack, this extra damage is not multiplied. Ranged attacks can count as sneak attacks only if the target is within 30 feet.
With a weapon that deals nonlethal damage (like a sap, whip, or an unarmed strike), a rogue can make a sneak attack that deals nonlethal damage instead of lethal damage. She cannot use a weapon that deals lethal damage to deal nonlethal damage in a sneak attack, not even with the usual –4 penalty.
The rogue must be able to see the target well enough to pick out a vital spot and must be able to reach such a spot. A rogue cannot sneak attack while striking a creature with concealment
His hands shaking with excitement over his first actual combat, Hemmings shot flies wide of the mark and he utters a little curse under his breath. He steadies himself takes deep breath and careful aim and fires again, at same target.
You would be correct Hemmings they are still flat footed to you.
Unfortunetly you got a natural one, I will confirm it:
Basically with the nat 1 and nat 20, you can always fail or succeed, you can also fail big and succeed big. You will need to do an Acrobatics check DC 15 or fall prone...
Hemmings stumbles in his excitement but catchs himself before falling completely. Damn, missed again, he sighs. Glad that great wall of barbarian is out front...
He's struck with an idea...
He thinks, tyring to project to the dragon Ruby, can you be eyes in the sky for this fight and "think" it out to us? We don't want anyone sneakin' up on us while in this scrap
Ardamir will take a move action for the surprise round straight 30 ft.
For his 1st round action he will move over to flank the gnoll and attack.
Everything starts happening and Ardamir takes advantage of the surprise, running into the camp. When things settle for a second, he finds the first gnoll he can see, swinging his greatsword with a great arc he cries out the name of his god "For Iomedae!!!"
Locke 'charges' in on his horse, scimitar in hand. He strikes down at the gnoll near him.
He connects with the gnolls body, making blood spurt from neck to chest.
Success with riding with his knees.
The massive gnoll howls ever so loudly, all the other gnolls seem to instantly respond to the call of the hunt. All of them growl and laugh, their eyes seem to have a reddish tint to them, the hair on their backs raise, hackling at you all. He also moves into combat.
One of the black hyenas leaps forward to try to take a big bite out of Ardamir.
Also it tries to trip Ardamir Tripping Ardamir.
As the other one charges for Bug, leaping for his throat, instead getting a mouth full of Earth Breaker.
Vuvu glances around to see if the howl is bringing more beasts Seeing none he continues
Vuvu moves up, shaking another vial as he does and he launches it at the White Gnoll
to hit damage
The gnoll that Vuvu has been targeting takes a swing at Locke's horse, then goes down in a ball of flames, screeching in its death throes!
The horse saves from the fiery blast taking minimal damage.
Lecloront takes great aim at the massive gnoll and shoots for its head, connecting solidly and even hitting its eye doing additional damage . Though the beast looks like it barely affects him being in its murderous rage.
Bug Eater charges forward and fails to do any real damage, just sliding the Earth Crusher off of the gnoll.
The two white hyenas charge in to get a bit of Ardimir as well, but will try in the next round.
The gnoll next to Bug fails to connect its battleaxe with Bug, as it whizzes by. As another gnoll joins him at hits hard doing 9 slashing damage to Bug's chest.
The two gnolls next to Locke both attempt to strike the horse, but due to Locke's manuvering of his horse and luck, neither strikes connect solidly.
New Round...
Taking a harsh wound to the chest, Bug becomes enraged and swings at the gnoll with even more force than before.
"Arrrghh Die you dirty Dog!"
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Hemmings glides over to get a clearer field of fire towards the hyenas attacking the downed paladin. Once he gets a clear shot he stops and fires another arrow at one of the scavengers.
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Hemmings lets out a grunt of approval as the small arrow finds a home in the hindquarter of one of the beasts. Hopefully it has distracted it somewhat from eating his armor-clad companion.
Vuvu takes a step forward as he does he pulls another concoction from his pouch and drinks it down. As he does his skin becomes thicker, and he seems to gain bulk, and he actually gets uglier.
, then he draws his cane.
Xoruk waits for the right moment, then charges past Bug and over the corpse of a slain gnoll to deliver a blow against its compatriot.
Ruby was momentarily confused by Hemming's request, then caught on, looking around for anything sneaking up on them or trying to get away.
She knew that her telepathy took some getting used to, so she didn't respond with anything more than a simple feeling of affirmation toward Hemmings to let him know that she had understood him.
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As Lecloront moves in a little bit to get a clearer view, he saw the paladin being surrounded by hyenas. He didn't even think, he pulled the string and aimed at one of the hyenas,
Ranged attack on the hyena near Ardamir:
"Hmmph, need to get a clearer view." he says as he tries to scour the surroundings for a vantage point.
Hemmings is out of the melee and able to assess the field. "That big gnoll is a problem especially if he reaches His Lordship who's havin' trouble enough with them dogs"
The large gnoll will move forward while pulling his massive greataxe, standing behind his hyenas, growling all the way. Once there he lifts the greataxe above his head roaring again, stirring the hyenas and gnolls into a fury.
Locke will have his mount take a 5ft step closer to Ardamir, then dismount, to help distribute the attacks and attack the hyena if needed; or will stay mounted attack and command the horse to attack. It depends on Ardamir's actions.
Someone please move ruby behind Bug.
Bug Eater crushes the gnoll he attacks into the ground, blood splattering everywhere!
The gnoll next to bug swings and misses.
Hemmings 23 x
Ardamir 19 waiting on your action
Big gnoll 17 x
Locke 16 (actions waiting)
Black Hyena 15 (actions waiting)
Lecloront 13 x
Xoruk 12 X
Vuvu 10
white hyensa 8 (actions waiting)
bug 7 x
gnolls with blue tags(actions waiting)
Gnoll next to bug 4 X
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Ruby makes another look, looking for the best place for the elf to fire from.
Ruby's mental voice echoes in the minds of the group.
Concentrate your attacks on the gnoll. One target at a time.
Swooping down to distract the dog-man, she hoped it would keep Bug Eater from taking another blow.
GRAAARRGGHH!
To Hit Damage
Ardamir is still grappled by one of the hyenas, he kicks at it hoping to free himself. CMB check
He fails and is still grappled. Locke will stay mounted attack with his scimitar and try to command the horse to attack the hyena. Locke hits the gnoll slashing it across its face, it falls, but the horse does not respond to Locke's urging.
The black hyena, who is grappling Ardamir continues to bite him .
The two white hyenas attack Locke being prompted by the Large gnoll, which is the only thing that makes sense. Both biting into the horses barding.
The gnoll next to Locke moves five feet to be adjacent to Vuvu, it attacks Locke with its spear and the spear deflects off Locke's armor.
Seeing Ardamir still on the ground with the hyenas ripping at him, Hemmings knew he had to do something drastic. Muttering a quick word to the Drunk God, he started in on his best yelling, screaming, and howling act, trying to draw the hyena's attention away from his wounded compatriot. "This is crazy, this is crazy, I don't even know this guy, why am I doing this..." he thought while acting the fool.
Vuvu moves into a flanking position and swings his cane at the gnoll
for
His swing goes very wide.
Due to Hemmings antics, the hyena tearing at Ardamir's leg stops, drops his leg and begins to move toward Hemmings. Though that is the only one that falls for your antics.
Ardamir, trying one last time to get up before he slips into an unconscious state.
Ardamir, seeing an opportunity to fell one of the beasts that had caused him such a mortal wound. He gathers the strength to lift his greatsword, possibly for the last time...
When making a melee attack, you get a +2 flanking bonus if your opponent is threatened by another enemy character or creature on its opposite border or opposite corner.
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Xoruk strikes out again at the gnoll, an excited grin on his face. "Hahahaha! Yer end 'ill please th' spirits!" he cackles at the dog-like humanoid as he brings his weapon down in a wild swing.
As Ardamir stands up a swirling blue light zips around him.
Vuvu Reroll
Hemmings is correct
Ardamir, feeling the touch of his goddess Iomedae resting upon him, cries out, "I do not believe you are finished with me! Give me the strength to vanquish my foes this day! Do not forget your servant!!"
The large gnoll looks confused for a moment, then moves his sights to the armored individual on the horse. The massive gnoll swings with the ferocity of a charging dire boar, inflicting massive damage, Locke's saddle keeps him there but he is out cold.
Locke's horse can sense that its rider is in danger and takes the attack of opportunity for its rider as it attempts to flee back from where they have come... The massive gnoll takes the opportunity and swings straight down, over balancing and smashing the fine weapon into the ground. All of the other gnolls or hyenas are caught unaware of the quick action or miss thier AoOs. Vuvu and Lecloront may make an AoO if they wish with weapon in hand or a free hand to grab the free reigns...
The black Hyena quickly moves to lunge at Hemmings. Ardamir and Vuvu may make AoO, if not already done.
Lecloront shoots and misses once more. Xoruk swings and completely misses the gnoll, but distracts it enough, that Bug can swing straight into the path that it zigs...SMASH!!!
One of the white hyenas scurries up to Vuvu and attempts to snatch your leg with its muzzle, it catches are as Vuvu dodges back. The other white hyena quickly moves to Lecloront and lunges for your leg, taking a mouthful and tripping him as well.
The gnoll next to Vuvu strikes at you with its axe, scraping it along your strengthened skin. The Gnoll next to bug is on the ground bleeding and not moving.
Begin round 3....
Ardamir, feeling the renewed lease on life his god has given him and desiring nothing more than to give her an offering worthy of her stature, approaches the largest gnoll on the field.
Shouting out the name of his god once more, he lifts his greatsword and swings is with a fiery passion. "For Iomedae!"
Hemmings sees the hyena charge him and reacts by dropping his bow and drawing his rapier. "Well what did you expect acting the madcap but to draw these dogs to ya", he thinks. He takes a defensive stance ready to dodge the hyena's trip/charge attack. While still protecting himself he takes a sideswipe at the creature. "Hey Bug," he yells "can ya bring that smasher this way?"
Because of his focus on defense, Hemmings poke at the hyena goes astray. He hopes his mates have better luck with what's left.
Vuvu takes a step and swing at the now flanked hyena.
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He missed again.
Xoruk turns after Bug strikes down the gnoll, stepping towards one of the hyenas and swinging at it with his staff. He grunts in exertion as he brings the weapon down in a mighty overhead smash.