Round 2:
Rubin: go
Kraull: smashes barbarian for 23 (9 damage)
Ricardo: releases held “grease” spell
Archer: on deck
Cleric: on deck (-10 hp)
Chef: tanglebomb, both make save
Barb: waiting on Chef’s reply (-10 or -33 or ?? hp)
Kraull steps forward and as soon as he closes in Ricardo lets his spell loose. Slippery goo covers Kraull’s weapon once again as the enemies try to “weaken” the powerful threat he poses to their attempt to rid themselves of your nuisance.
Kraull moves in and lands a serious blow to the rival fighter. The man stands tall, it appears he has extensive training in pushed by his body beyond the normal limits. Kraull tried to overpower the man and drag him to the ground, but he resists Kraull’s awesome power.
Stay where I am
Rubin mocks Ricardo: Haha, that's all you've got? I was expecting a fireball at least!
Looks like you're well-matched, Kraull, but you'll wear him out pretty quick I bet. That archer could be an annoyance. I'll see what I can do.
Rubin slips through the gate and casts Hold Person on the archer (DC 15, my last 2nd level spell for today).
Round 2:
Rubin: hold on archer
Kraull: smashes barbarian for 23 (9 damage)
Ricardo: releases held “grease” spell
Archer: held
Cleric: heals barbarian (-10 hp)
Chef: go
Barb: on deck (-19hp)
The archer’s will is weak, as Rubin’s magic stiffens his joints and limbs. The man tries to resist the spell, but again he doesn’t manage to wriggle free.
The cleric heals the barbarian who is trying to go blow for blow with Kraull. He than steps back away from the melee.
Chef charges up BURRNN!NN!!!!! He then arcs his last grenade over and tries to entangle the cleric and barbarian again
Tanglefoot Bomb A creature that takes a direct hit from a tanglefoot bomb must save against the bomb’s DC or be entangled and glued to the floor as if it had failed its save against a tanglefoot bag. Creatures in the splash area that fail their saves are entangled but not glued to the floor; those who make this save are not entangled at all. DC 13
Round 2-3:
Rubin: go
Kraull: go (9 damage)
Ricardo: go
Archer: on deck
Cleric: on deck (-24 hp)
Chef: go
Barb: takes swing at Kraull (-22hp)
The barbarian shrugs off the sticky hunk at his feet. He takes a single step forward and takes a powerful swing at Kraull in anger.
I am going to cut yer liver out, cook it and feed it to you!
The raging mad barbarian lets out a yell as he takes a swing at Kraull. The man almost cuts his foot off as Kraull swats the blade aside.
Holy Desna! Did that actually work? So that's what it feels like to be a real spell-caster! Rubin does a short jig to celebrate his successful casting. Let's try another. He casts Grease on the barbarian's weapon (DC 14). Two can cast that spell, eh Ricardo?
Round 3:
Rubin: grease barb weapon
Kraull: go (9 damage) (will 15 or attack Chef)
Ricardo: cast murderous command Kraull (will 15)
Archer: on deck
Cleric: on deck (-24 hp)
Chef: waiting
Barb: saves vs grease (-22hp)
Rubin casts a spell on the barbarian’s weapon. It become slippery and hard to hold. The man flails his weapon around, ridding it of all the gunk. He beats his chest at Kraull, wanting more.
Kraull shifts up 5 feet and goes to town on the barbarian again. "I bet it makes you even angrier that you keep missing like a chump!"
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Chef mutters to Rubin. This is my last extract, then I'll have to go melee unless you have a better idea Chef downs an extract and then horks up a bag of pheglm at the barbarian
Round 3-4
Rubin: go
Kraull: go(15 damage)
Ricardo: on deck
Archer: break HP
Cleric: done (-24 hp)
Chef: acidic spittle target for rd3
Kraull takes a swing that slams into the chest of his foe. The man toppled to the ground, but glares at Kraull. Kraull takes the glare, and delivers a decisive blow to his adversary. The man’s helmet is cut in two, and nearly cuts his head open like a melon. The archer and cleric stand steadfast, even if the clerics jaw drops. The archer’s eyes go wide as he can see his fate if his will cannot break free from Rubin’s spell. He struggles, and barely manages to wrestle his limbs free Rubin’s spell.
The cleric; casts a spell and a glowing, shimmering axe comes into existence right in front of Kraull. It takes a swing at Kraull.
Not for the first time, I'm sure glad Kraull's fighting with us and not against us. Well done, Kraull Rubin salutes Kraull grimly, his demeanor becoming more serious as he feels his conscience starting to nag once again. He raises his crossbow and takes aim at the cleric.
A wry grin falls upon Kraull's craggy face as the barbarian falls dead to the ground. He wastes no time moving up to the paralyzed archer, but attacks the nearby cleric. "It's over, boss dude, give up."
Chef moves up and targets the cleric or archer, whichever is in range
Round 4-5
Rubin: crossbow cleric rd 4, go rd 5
Kraull: swing cleric (22 damage) rd 4, go rd 5, will dc 16 with a -2 or flee
Ricardo: done,
Archer: 2 kukri at Kraull, one hit
Cleric: done (-17 hp), heals
Chef: Go rd 4, will DC 16
Chef moves forward, spewing a green, phlegmy substance out of his mouth. It connects with the archer’s feet, covering them. He moves his feet in time before the gunk hardens around them. Rubin’s bolt flies through the air, piercing the man’s armor. He lets out a grunt as he snaps the arrow in half. Kraull moves up and the archer can smell the sweat dripping off Kraull. Kraull lets a mighty swing go, but the cleric gets his shield up in the nick of time, even though the sheer force almost knocks him down to the ground.
Ricardo glares at Kraull. Kraull doesn’t feel any different, other than the man’s outward anger towards him. Ricardo casts a spell, affecting my Kraull and Chef. Both men see their worst fears materialize in front of them.
The archer tosses his bow to the ground and grabs two kukri with lightning speed and takes two slashes at Kraull’s huge torso. The second swing slices Kraull’s leg, and blood trickles down it.
The cleric grabs his holy symbol and sends forth healing for him and his allies.
The spiritual weapon follows Kraull and attacks him again.
Chef screams like a little girl
"Okay, have it your way." Kraull grunts after shrugging off another magical assault. Not trying anything fancy this time, he just attacks the cleric twice.
Rubin lets loose another bolt, this time at Ricardo. Like the bite of a mosquito next to Kraull's onslaught. I hope we can keep him from fleeing.
Round 5-6
Rubin: (r5) crossbow Ricardo for 9, go rd 6
Kraull: (r5) drops cleric after two swings, go rd 6 with a 15 will save
Ricardo: done, MC on Kraull will DC 15 with a -2 or Attack Rubin for rd 6
Archer: 2 kukri at Kraull
Chef: fleeing until end of round 12
Chef runs screams big out towa did the front of the gate. His hands claws big and scraping the gate. Rubin fires a bolt that embeds itself in Ricardo’s thigh. The ringleader refuses to give in, seeing Chef run away.
Kraull takes two mighty swings, the first drops the cleric. He turns his attention to the archer and lands a heavy blow to his shoulder. The man cries in pain, but retaliates with two swings of his own. The first misses, by inches. The sman cons swing he almost loses his grip to to his hand being covered in blood from his shoulder injury.
BUCK CLUCK CLUCK CLUCK
Kraull continues to resist Ricardo's attempt to influence him mentally, as he attempts to finish off the Archer.
Round 6:
Rubin: go rd 6
Kraull: saves vs MC, drops archer
Ricardo: on deck
Chef: fleeing until end of round 12
Kraull takes a swing at the pesky kukri wielding archer. He connects, severing the man’s artery in his neck, as blood sprays Kraull. He wipes off his face real quick as he steps towards Ricardo. He can see the meddlesome man, but cannot quote reach him.
Gimme a hand Kraull, and we'll have this wrapped up in no time. Just a little boost is all I need.
Rubin gets a running start towards Kraull, scrambles onto his oversize back, up to his shoulders, and with a little extra boost from Kraull (hopefully), swings over the railing onto the terrace above.
Chef runs off into the sunset.
Round 7
Rubin: go rd 7 (dc 16 climb/acro to be up top) (will dc 15 vs MC)
Kraull: go rd 7
Ricardo: on deck
Chef: fleeing until end of round 12
Kraull tried to assist Rubin in getting up top with Ricardo, but he slips on Kraull’s bloody back and face plants to the side of the building.
Ricardo than steps back, further out of reach of Kraull’s angry fist and casts a spell at Rubin, whose head starts to get violent thoughts swirling about.
If Rubin is willing, Kraull picks up him and places him on the building.
If Rubin attacks Kraull, the large half-orc will try to grapple the bard to place him on the rooftop next round.
Chef makes like Rincewind and flees danger
Rubin flails his limbs as he hits the wall and slides to the bottom. He momentarily imagines that Kraull sabotaged him on purpose and prepares to take revenge, then thinks better of it, recognizing the signs of magical manipulation on his mind.
Kraull then grabs him and flings him like a ragdoll up onto the roof (if permitted).
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Round 8
Rubin: go rd 8 (-22)
Kraull: go rd 8
Ricardo: on deck
Chef: fleeing until end of round 12
Kraull tosses Rubin atop the roof of the building while Chef cowers in the corner. Ricardo casts a spell than steps up trying to grab ahold of Rubin. Rubin feels his very life essence drained from his body, and seems to embolden Ricardo.
Chef runs around in circles going Wooo Wooo Woo Woo!
Rubin's bravado drains away as quickly as his life. He was going to make a witty remark about Ricardo meeting his match at the end of his former henchman's blade, but instead just swings desperately, wishing he had let Kraull go ahead of him.
Round 8
Rubin: whiff round 8 (-22)
Kraull: go rd 8
Ricardo: on deck
Chef: fleeing until end of round 12
"Ah, hells yeah!" Kraull bellows as he attempts to finish Ricardo and hopefully the criminal organization for good. Although, he probably cares more about the potential rewards more than anything else.
Round 9
Rubin: Go round 9 (-22)
Kraull: go rd 9
Ricardo: on deck
Chef: fleeing until end of round 12
Kraull takes his ham sized fist and bashes Ricardo over the head. The life he drained from Rubin quickly evaporates. He steps back from everyone, grabs and drop his a potio. He disappears out of sight.
He dropped his potato! Chef runs around some more
Oh no, after all that he's going to vanish and get away. Do I start slashing at thin air, or try to heal myself? His magic hurt me pretty bad. After vacillating for a moment, Rubin pulls out his magical wand and taps himself on his head.
"Man, this stuff never ends." Kraull says with a grunt as he attempts to hit the invisible Ricardo.
"You're only postponing the inevitable." The half-orc threatens as neither swing connects with anything.
Round 10: go
Ricardo seems to duck the two wild swings from Kraull. You hear a thud from behind the house as you can only presume Ricardo is fleeing the fight.
Chef keeps running around a tree.
"Damn." Kraull says with a snarl as he quickly makes his way to the back of the complex in the hopes there's mud or something to give away Ricardo's position.
Rubin looks around quickly for footprints, shadows, movements, or anything that might give away which way Ricardo is heading.
If he doesn't see anything, he makes his way to the nearest door or staircase.