Navior's Serpent's Skull

Game Master Navior

At the sight of Tar'kanas readying his bow and the sound of Pezock yelling, several figures rise out of the grasses south of the party. They don't rise very far as they are all quite short. They have a gnome-like appearance to them, but with red skin and their faces have been painted to look like leering skulls. They wear leather armour and are armed with halberds.

Douena Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Mahjik Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
Makoa Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
Tar’kanas Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
Urza Initiative: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Untari Initiative: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Ishirou Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19
Jask Initiative: 1d20 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 - 2 = 1
Lorenz Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Pezock Initiative: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Sasha Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Shokambe Initiative, favoured terrain: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 2 = 6
Alton Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Enemies Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
Roll-off between Mahjik and Enemies:
Mahjik Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Enemies Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Order: Pezock, Douena, Urza, Enemies, Mahjik, Sasha, Tar'kanas, Ishirou, Makoa, Alton, Untari, Lorenz, Shokambe, Jask

ROUND 1

CURRENT EFFECTS:
None

"So, there are a bunch of you!" Pezock yells. "We'll face you all!" He rushes forward towards the nearest, drawing his sabre. Double move.

Next Up: Douena, Urza, Enemies, Mahjik, Sasha, Tar'kanas, Ishirou, Makoa, Alton, Untari, Lorenz, Shokambe, Jask, Pezock.

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As Tar'kanas turns to face the gnome-like creatures, he looks over at Pezock curiously. "Hm," he manages as he finds his method of drawing one out odd, yet simple and quite effective.

"Pezock! Stop!" Douena scolds, excited to see someone her own size. "They're gnomes; they might be friendly! Hello! I'm Douena!" she greets the newcomers with an exuberant wave, first in Polyglot, then in Gnome, hoping they find her as fascinating as she does them.

Delay until they start attacking us

I just realized I put in a spoiler for a skill none of the PCs have. Heh, whoops. :)

Next Up: Urza, Enemies, Mahjik, Sasha, Tar'kanas, Ishirou, Makoa, Alton, Untari, Lorenz, Shokambe, Pezock, Douena (subject to delayed action).

Urza listens to Douena. He does prepare a defensive spell in case they become belligerent.
Ready Action to cast Mage Armor if they attack the group.

Jask Knowledge (local): 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 9 - 2 = 19

"They're not gnomes, Dounea," Jask calls. "They're spriggans."

As she says it, the "gnomes" suddenly start to grow, their weapons, armour, and clothing growing with them. In a matter of moments, they are all as big as ogres.

#2 holds its ground in front of the approaching Pezock. The others spread out and begin moving towards the party. #1 to O-P 149-159. #3 to P-Q 152-153. #4 to R-S 161-162. #5 to S-T 164-165. #6 to Q-R 165-166.

Next Up: Mahjik, Sasha, Tar'kanas, Ishirou, Makoa, Alton, Untari, Lorenz, Shokambe, Jask, Pezock, Douena (subject to delayed action), Urza (subject to readied action).

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"What's a spriggan?" she asks, staring up at the suddenly-towering creatures. "And why won't they answer me? They're not very polite."

Move action: to H153
Standard action: 1 ki for barkskin
Swift action: activate Mantis style
Free(?) action: Sense Motive to guess at their intentions 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 2 = 15

"Wise man embarrasses neither his providers nor his receivers," Mahjik intones as he forms a protective layer between the spriggans and the rest of the party.

Free(?) action: Sense Motive to guess at their intentions 1d20 + 9 + 2

Their intentions seem quite hostile, although they haven't actually attacked yet (mainly because their standard action this round was to change size, so they haven't had a chance to attack yet).

"They related to gnomes," Jask replies to Douena. "They lost all their joy in the world and were corrupted into what you see."

Sasha draws her weapons and moves over in front of Jask. Move to H 155. Total defence.

Next Up: Tar'kanas, Ishirou, Makoa, Alton, Untari, Lorenz, Shokambe, Jask, Pezock, Dounea (subject to delayed action), Urza (subject to readied action), Spriggans, Mahjik, Sasha.

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Move to E 150; Attack #1

Tar'kanas moves to get a clear shot and fires.

Comp longbow (Str +3) w/DA: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Not that it matters with that roll, but if by any chance their monstrous humanoids, then +4 to each.

AC 17; Hp's 42/42; Arrows 77

Not that it matters with that roll, but if by any chance their monstrous humanoids, then +4 to each.

They're not monstrous humanoids. The sad part is, the extra +4 would have made a difference between a miss and a hit. :(

Tar'kanas's arrow whizzes through the air only to land in the grass near the spriggan's feet.

Ishirou draws his katana and moves out to the side a bit to await the spriggans' approach (move to H 148).

Next Up: Makoa, Alton, Untari, Lorenz, Shokambe, Jask, Pezock, Douena (subject to delayed action), Urza (subject to readied action), Spriggans, Mahjik, Sasha, Tar'kanas.

Map Updated

The new guy gets blamed for this fight. They did not attack until Tar'Kanas attacked them first.

"They related to gnomes," Jask replies to Douena. "They lost all their joy in the world and were corrupted into what you see."

"Oh, that explains why they got so big, poor things. Hey! Don't shoot arrows at them! Is that what elves do to sad people: try to kill them?"

He has obviously not learned the ways of the Castaways: Never try to kill something until you're sure you can't make friends with it or keep it as a pet first. ;P

"This is an ambush, Douena, they won't be friendly." Makoa growls, moving next to SashaH 156 and casting a spell to guide his allies weapons. Bless. Which gives ally within 50ft(which should be everyone) and a Makoa a +1 moral bonus on attack rolls and saves versus fear effects for the next 3 minutes(30 rounds).

Tar'kanas looks confused to Douena's outcry as Makoa responds to her. "Makoa is right; they are not here to befriend us," he states simply.

As Tar'kanas calls out commands to Untari, she moves over near to him, preparing to attack.

Move to G 150; Total defense

AC 24, Hp's 40/40

"If every time I sneaked up on people, they started shooting arrows at me, I'd lose my joy, too!" Douena protests. "Maybe they just like sneaking."

As Makoa's spell settles over everyone, Sasha calls out to Alton, telling him to stay for now. Alton simply circles around in the air.

At Tar'kanas's command, Untari moves up between him and the spriggans.

"They're right, Douena," Lorenz says. "We can't just stand here and do nothing while they try to kill us." He takes out his bow and fires off an arrow.

Lorenz longbow at #4, Deadly Aim, bless: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 10 - 2 + 1 = 10 -- miss

Unfortunately, he misjudges the wind and the arrow lands in the grass too far to the side. "Blast," he mutters.

Shokambe takes out his mace, but holds back for now.

Jask reaches out and touches Sasha's shoulder, casting a spell as she does so (shield of faith). She then moves back by Douena and Shokambe (to D 155).

ROUND 2

CURRENT EFFECTS:
Barkskin (Mahjik)
Mantis Style (Mahjik)
Bless (whole party)
Shield of faith (Sasha)

Pezock pauses in his approach as he realises nobody's followed him so far out. "Fine," he grumbles, and pulls back (to H 159). Yes, even Pezock starts to learn eventually. :)

Next Up: Douena, Urza (subject to readied action), Spriggans, Mahjik, Sasha, Tar'kanas, Ishirou, Makoa, Alton, Untari, Lorenz, Shokambe, Jask, Pezock.

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Continue to delay

"That's just it, they haven't tried to kill us yet. They've done nothing but flex their muscle and posture. We, on the other hand, did attacked them. As far as I can tell, we're the aggressors here."

"Thank you, Urza," Douena sniffs. "Lorenz thinks everything that doesn't look like him is trying to kill him."

I take it Urza just re-readies to cast his spell if they attack? I'll presume that's the case.

"That's not--" Lorenz starts to angrily retort, but then the spriggans charge forward (#1 to J-K 18-149, #2 to J-K 156-157, #3 to J-K 152-153, #4 to J-K 159-160, #6 to I-J 161-162; #5 doesn't charge, just double moves to G-H 164-165) and attack. Urza quickly casts his mage armour spell as the spriggans raise their halberds.

Spriggan #1 halberd at Ishirou, charge: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 2 = 19 -- hit
Damage: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (8, 8) + 7 = 23

Spriggan #2 halberd at Makoa, charge: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 2 = 21 -- hit
Damage: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (8, 3) + 7 = 18

Spriggan #3 halberd at Mahjik, charge: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 2 = 21 -- miss

Spriggan #4 halberd at Pezock, charge: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 2 = 28 -- hit
Damage: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (3, 5) + 7 = 15

Spriggan #6 halberd at Pezock, charge: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 2 = 19 -- hit
Damage: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (1, 2) + 7 = 10

While Mahjik just manages to avoid being hurt (the halberd can't penetrate his barkskin toughened skin), the other attacks manage a devastating effect. The blow to Ishirou is almost enough to take him down. Nonetheless, he remains standing, albeit bloodied considerably. Pezock takes two blows and his looking pretty bad after them. Makoa also takes a heavy blow.

Next Up: Mahjik, Sasha, Tar'kanas, Ishirou, Makoa, Alton, Untari, Lorenz, Shokambe, Jask, Pezock, Douena (subject to delayed action), Urza, Spriggans.

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"Jask!" Douena shouts. "Get to Ishirou!" She takes off for Pezock, slipping between Lorenz and the tengu and touching the latter with healing power. "Pezock! Back up! You can't fight three of them!"

Move to G 159; convert returning weapon to cure moderate wounds on Pezock 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (2, 7) + 3 = 12

Although not fully healed, Pezock looks much better after Douena's administrations. "Back up," he grumbles. "Always back up. I want to fight!"

Next Up: Mahjik, Sasha, Tar'kanas, Ishirou, Makoa, Alton, Untari, Lorenz, Shokambe, Jask, Pezock, Urza, Spriggans, Douena.

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HP 53/53; AC 26
5ft step to I153
Flurry, with Stunning Fist on lead attack and Power Attack
Swift: ki dodge

"These things are monsters! Watch out! They're attacks are devastating!" Mahjik closes the distance to the nearest spriggan and quickly punches twice right underneath where he figures their rib cage ends. Hopefully this one will give us a break; guide this breath-stopping palm Irori!

Flurry 1, Power Attack, Stunning Fist DC 18 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 6 + 1 - 2 = 21 damage 1d8 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 4 = 6
Flurry 2, Power Attack 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 1 - 2 = 16 damage 1d8 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 1 + 4 = 12

Spriggan #3 Fortitude: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22 -- pass

Both of Mahjik's blows land solidly, but #3 is able to resist the stunning strike. Nonetheless, the physical damage is still quite substantial, leaving the spriggan looking quite injured.

Sasha closes in as well (5-ft step to I 154) and proceeds to strike.

Sasha rapier at #3, bless: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 1 = 11 -- miss
Sasha kukri at #3, bless: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 1 = 18 -- hit
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Despite its charge having opened it up to easier attack, the spriggan still manages to avoid Sasha's rapier, but as it does so, it puts itself right into position for an attack from her kukri, which lands solidly.

Next Up: Tar'kanas, Ishirou, Makoa, Alton, Untari, Lorenz, Shokambe, Jask, Pezock, Urza, Spriggans, Douena, Mahjik, Sasha.

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Spriggan #3 Fortitude: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22 -- pass

Stupid spriggan :(

Noticing the monk land multiple shots on the spriggan, he turns his aim upon that one, hoping to assist in removing one of the beasts from the fray.

Looks like within 30'. If not, then move me 5' closer. Attack #3

Comp longbow (Str +3) w/PB/DA: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
Damage: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

AC 17; Hp's 42/42; Arrows 76

Tar'kanas is exactly 30 ft away without needing to move.

Tar'kanas's arrow hits right in the centre of the spriggan's chest. The giant creature gasps and topples over.

Realizing he's in no condition to fight without some healing first, Ishirou pulls back to Jask (withdraw to D 154).

Next Up: Makoa, Alton, Untari, Lorenz, Shokambe, Jask, Pezock, Urza, Spriggans, Douena, Mahjik, Sasha, Tar'kanas, Ishirou.

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Well that hurt. o.o

Unable to call upon his wolf born fury, Makoa still lunged forward at the spriggan in front of him, teeth and axe flashing as they seek soft flesh.

5ft step to I-156, full attack Spriggane 02.

Throwing Axe, power attack:1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 7 - 2 = 9
Damage:1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 = 9
Bite, power attack:1d20 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 - 2 = 18
Bite:1d4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 2 = 7

Untari moves in quickly, attacking the nearest one.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19 In hopes to avoid and AoO. Attack #1

Bite: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Free trip attempt if attack hits

Trip: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

AC 20; Hp's 40/40

#2 manages to move aside of Makoa's axe, but the half-orc then plants a bite into the giant gnome's leg.

At a call from Sasha, Alton swoops down at #6 to attack (move to H 161).

Alton Acrobatics to avoid AoO: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17 -- fail
Spriggan #6 halberd AoO at Algon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11 -- miss

As the flappybite approaches, the spriggan raises its halberd and strikes, but Alton is too quick and agile.

Alton bite at #6, bless: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 2 + 1 = 16 -- hit
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Alton bites a chunk out of the spriggan's ear.

Untari moves in at #1, which also tries to strike with its halberd (Acrobatics roll wasn't high enough).

Spriggan #1 halberd AoO at Untari: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19 -- miss

Untari slinks low beneath the blade and sinks her teeth into the spriggan's leg. She pulls back, trying to pull the spriggan off its feet in the action, but isn't quite able to manage. However, even though the spriggan still stands, it has a sizeable gash in its leg.

Lorenz longbow at #6, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot 1, bless: 1d20 + 10 - 2 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 10 - 2 - 2 + 1 = 12 -- hit
Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 4 = 14
Lorenz longbow at #6, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot 2, bless: 1d20 + 10 - 2 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 10 - 2 - 2 + 1 = 24 -- hit
Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 4 = 16

Lorenz reaches for more arrows, sending two off at #6. Both arrows strike deep into the spriggan's chest. It gasps and clutches at feebly at its chest. It's very badly hurt.

Shokambe takes a deep breath and moves to guard the direction #5 is coming up around. Move to E 160. Total defence.

Jask turns to Ishirou and lays her hand on his shoulder. Cure Moderate Wounds: 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (5, 4) + 2 = 11 A significant amount of Ishirou's wounds close over.

ROUND 3

CURRENT EFFECTS:
Barkskin (Mahjik)
Mantis Style (Mahjik)
Bless (whole party)
Shield of faith (Sasha)
Mage armour (Urza]

Pezock glances uncertainly at Douena, then steps up to #6 (5-ft step to H 160) and attacks.

Pezock sawtooth sabre at #6, bless: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 1 = 16 -- hit
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

The tengu's blade slices up along the front of the spriggan's thigh and across its stomach. With another gasp, the spriggan falls. "Ha! I can face all three!" Pezock declares victoriously.

Next Up: Urza, Spriggans, Douena, Mahjik, Sasha, Tar'kanas, Ishirou, Makoa, Alton, Untari, Lorenz, Shokambe, Jask, Pezock.

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Urza launches a jet of flame at spriggan 1.

Scorching Ray: RTouch, bless
to hit 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 4 + 1 = 14 damage 4d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 4, 3, 3) + 6 = 22

#1 screeches in pain as the flames engulf it. The spriggan is left badly burned and very angry.

Some of the spriggans shift their positions slightly (#1 5-ft step to I-J 147-148, #4 5-ft step to J-K 158-159, #5 moves to F-G 162-163) and then attack.

Spriggan #1 halberd at Untari: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29 -- hit, critical threat
Spriggan #1 critical confirm: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17 -- not confirmed
Damage: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (4, 4) + 7 = 15

Spriggan #2 halberd at Makoa: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29 -- hit, critical threat
Spriggan #2 critical confirm: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12 -- not confirmed
Damage: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (2, 8) + 7 = 17

Spriggan #4 halberd at Pezock: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26 -- hit
Damage: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (5, 2) + 7 = 14

Spriggan #5 halberd at Shokambe: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17 -- hit
Damage: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (2, 6) + 7 = 15

The spriggans hit their targets hard. Makoa is now seriously hurt, and Pezock is hurting bad for a second time. Shokambe also doesn't look good.

Next Up: Douena, Mahjik, Sasha, Tar'kanas, Ishirou, Makoa, Alton, Untari, Lorenz, Shokambe, Jask, Pezock, Urza, Spriggans.

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"Ha! I can face all three!" Pezock declares victoriously.

"No, you can face one with help," Douena replies firmly. She looks around at her injured allies and at the spriggans, to whom she is far too close. "Jask!" she shouts over her shoulder. "Channel! Shokambe, get back to Jask! Lorenz, you're the only one here with a magic sword; get ready to use it! I need to get to the other side, Desna!" She calls upon the goddess of luck and then dances between the legs of the oversized gnome to the south of her, emerging utterly unscathed with her starknife in her hand.

Swift action: cast grace; Move: to L 158, drawing weapon; Standard: Ready action to attack spriggan #4 when she has flanking

That ought to provide flanking for Mahjik or Sasha or Makoa on #2 if one of them moves to I 155, for Pezock on #4 with a 5-foot-step to I 159, and for Lorenz on #4 if he drops his bow and draws his sword to move to I 158. Alternatively, he could avoid the AoO by getting one more shot off, dropping his bow, and then drawing his sword to fight #5 and cover Pezock and Shokambe that way, but NPC or not, we've got to get the cannibal chieftan's scimitar in the fight.

Douena doesn't quite have enough movement to reach L 158, so I've put her at L 159 for now, which is 30 ft going around #4. It doesn't enable all the flanking opportunities you were hoping for, but Pezock could still get in there to flank with her. If you'd rather move her a different direction, let me know.

As for Lorenz, as nice as the magical scimitar is, he still is better off with his bow. If he uses none of his feats (like Deadly Aim and Rapid Shot), he has a higher bonus to hit (+10 versus +9 with the scimitar) and does the same damage (1d8+4). If he uses his feats, he can get off more attacks and do considerably more damage. Admittedly, those lower his chance to hit, but these spriggans have pretty low armour classes. :)

Douena scurries around the spriggan miraculously avoiding any reprisals from it.

Next Up: Mahjik, Sasha, Tar'kanas, Ishirou, Makoa, Alton, Untari, Lorenz, Shokambe, Jask, Pezock, Urza, Spriggans, Douena.

Map Update

I can't move directly through the enemy's space, like I could with a successful Acrobatics check? Grace isn't exactly explicit on the point, I concede.

I can't move directly through the enemy's space, like I could with a successful Acrobatics check? Grace isn't exactly explicit on the point, I concede.

Hmmm... I was going by the general rule that you can only move through an opponent's space if that opponent is at least three size categories larger than you and by taking an AoO. Grace negates the AoO but not the size restriction. However, I didn't consider the Acrobatics angle, which does let you go through an opponent's space with a successful check. I suppose one could interpret grace as removing the need for an Acrobatics checks to avoid AoO's, thereby also allowing you to move through an opponent's space. Hmmm... It might be stretching the spell beyond its intended effect, but okay, I'll allow it.

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In those kinds of situations I tend to think an impromptu compromise works best, such as allowing an acrobatics check and getting an additional +X on the check (or something along that kin).

"Wise man should not underestimate the lithe and grace of the under-trodden," Mahjik remarks to himself as he sees Douena flit between the hapless spriggans. She's reckless! She's isolated herself on the other side - I must stop this creature from acting at all costs. Mahjik slips by Sasha to I155and purposefully drills his right hand's index and middle fingers into the nape of the Spriggan before him - not enough power to severe vital tissues, but enough to disrupt the flow of the vessels inside. With the luck of the fates enough to stun the creature stiff.

Attack, Flanking, Stunning Fist DC 18 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 14 damage 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Spriggan #2 halberd AoO at Mahjik: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25 -- hit
Damage: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (4, 3) + 7 = 14

#2 swings its halberd down at Mahjik as he moves up to it. The attack catches him on the back, cutting deep. While the spriggan is attacking Mahjik, Douena takes advantage of the situation and strikes from behind, causing a small wound to the back of the spriggan's leg.

Spriggan #2 Fortitude: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10 -- fail

Mahjik's subsequent blow also cause fairly minor damage, but it also strikes a vital nerve, causing the spriggan to drop its halberd and stumble aimlessly. It is stunned.

Sasha then steps in to attack as well (5-ft step to J 155).

Sasha rapier at #2, bless: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 1 = 15 -- hit
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Sasha kukri at #2, bless: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 1 = 20 -- hit
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Both her attacks manage to draw blood, but are only minor scratches.

Next Up: Tar'kanas, Ishirou, Makoa, Alton, Untari, Lorenz, Shokambe, Jask, Pezock, Urza, Spriggans, Douena, Mahjik, Sasha.

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Tar'kanas nocks an arrow as he awaits to see what unfolds between the spriggan and his companion, as well as what happens amongst the rest of the group with the other three creatures.

Will delay until after Untari.

Ishirou waits for Jask to do further healing before moving. Delay until after Jask.

Next Up: Makoa, Alton, Untari, Tar'kanas, Lorenz, Shokambe, Jask, Ishirou, Pezock, Urza, Spriggans, Douena, Mahjik, Sasha.

Ah crap, forgot about trying to tumble through their reach

Makoa continues trying to cut down the spriggan with fang and steel

Throwing Axe, power attack: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 7 - 2 = 24
Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 = 7
Bite, power attack: 1d20 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 - 2 = 4
Bite: 1d4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 2 = 7

Taking a nasty hit from the spriggan, Untari yells in pain as she attempts to return the favor.

Bite: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Claw#1: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Damage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Claw#2: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
Damage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Free Trip: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23 Not sure if a 14 hits or not, but just in case.

Crit confirm
Claw#1: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Damage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

OH MY! 2 natural 20's! That just rocks. :)

AC 20; Hp's 25/40

Will wait to post for Tar'kanas. Curious to know what happened with Makoa's and Untari's attacks.

Makoa's axe bites deeply into #2's thigh. The spriggan yells with rage and pain. Unfortunately, Makoa is unable to get a hold on the giant with his bite, as the spriggan looks very close to falling.

Alton Fly check to hover: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17 -- success
Alton bite at #5, bless: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 1 = 11 -- miss

Alton snaps at #5, but the spriggan easily sidesteps the bite.

Untari's jaws tear into #1. With a gargled cry, the spriggan collapses in a pool of blood.

Untari's first attack brought it down, so she actually ends up with a move action left if you wish her to take it. Alas, it means she doesn't get to use that critical. :(

Next Up: Move action for Untari, Tar'kanas, Lorenz, Shokambe, Jask, Ishirou, Pezock, Urza, Spriggans, Douena, Mahjik, Sasha, Makoa.

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Edit: Move to G 158.

Noticing Untari's enemy falling in a pool of his own blood, and another spriggan dropping his weapon, Tar'kanas moves to get a cleaner shot as he takes aim at one of the other two.

Move to E 156; Attack #4

Comp longbow (Str +3) w/PB/DA: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 1 = 11 +1 is bless. Not that it matters with all these dang 2's and 3's I keep rolling.

AC 17; Hp's 42/42; Arrows 75

With her prey fallen, Untari bounds across the grass towards her next target.

Tar'kanas moves fires off an arrow that, unfortunately, flies just over top of #4's shoulder.

Lorenz longbow at #5, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot 1, bless: 1d20 + 10 - 2 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 10 - 2 - 2 + 1 = 27 -- hit, critical threat
Lorenz critical confirm: 1d20 + 10 - 2 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 10 - 2 - 2 + 1 = 11 -- not confirmed
Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 4 = 13
Lorenz longbow at #5, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot 2, bless: 1d20 + 10 - 2 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 10 - 2 - 2 + 1 = 16 -- hit
Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 4 = 13

Lorenz sends two arrows flying into #5, one into its chest, and the other a bit lower into its stomach.

Shokambe backs away. Withdraw to C 155.

Jask looks about, trying to quickly judge distances. She moves back a bit (5-ft step to C 156), takes a deep breath, and calls out to Nethys. Channel energy: 1d6 ⇒ 1 The move ensures that none of the spriggans are healed, but unfortunately, the healing also doesn't reach Pezock, Alton, Douena, or Sasha. Double unfortunately, the healing is weak and doesn't help much.

Ishirou takes what he can get and moves perhaps foolishly quickly across the grasses towards #4 (charge to I 158), who swipes as he approaches.

Spriggan #4 AoO halberd at Ishirou: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11 -- miss

Ishirou katana at #4, charge, flanking, bless: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 19 -- hit
Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 4 + (1, 4) = 13

Ishirou ducks under the spriggan's attack and slices his katana across the front of both legs, leaving a pair of nasty gashes.

ROUND 4

CURRENT EFFECTS:
Barkskin (Mahjik)
Mantis Style (Mahjik)
Bless (whole party)
Shield of faith (Sasha)
Mage armour (Urza)
Stun (spriggan #2) -- will wear off just before Mahjik's turn this round

Pezock slips in beside Ishirou (5-ft step to I 159) and attacks.

Pezock sawtooth sabre at #4, flanking, bless: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 2 + 1 = 21 -- hit
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 3d6 ⇒ (7) + 2 + (6, 4, 5) = 24

"Ha!" he cries triumphantly as his sabre cuts into the spriggan's lower belly. "The bigger they are, the easier they fall!" And sure enough, the spriggan falls.

Next Up: Urza, Spriggans, Douena, Mahjik, Sasha, Makoa, Alton, Untari, Tar'kanas, Lorenz, Shokambe, Jask, Ishirou, Pezock.

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