Return of the Rune Stones (4e - Part VI)

Game Master Rev Rosey

Despite being surround on all sides by giants, the warden takes it in stride with typical Chelish hauteur.

"It is a pity we could not meet under more, cordial circumstances, for the people of my homeland are quite into slavery!" He rejoices at the thought of cyclopes running amok amongst his devil-haunted peers.

Use Warden's Fury to mark S1, S2, C2, and C3.

Hemmed in, he decides to talk it off, rather than walk it off. Second Wind using Cloak of the Walking Wounded and Belt of Blood to spend two healing surges. Regaining 2 surges + 10 HP.

Arianwyn meanwhile stirs in his slumber and opens his eyes.

He looks unimpressed with events so far.

"You're up. Now where were we? Ah yes, tales from my homeland. The latest play that's been doing the rounds along the theatrical circuit is the incendiary Pride and Extreme Prejudice. Nests of maiden aunts from Corentyn to Oppara are abuzz about it, so I just had to catch a performance at my favourite playhouse in Talantier before departing for yon shores."

Darius's eyes glint as he contemplates a Cheliax filled with cyclopes disputing their origin story as he recounts his more recent activities to the warlock.

Arianwyn raises an eyebrow. "Doubtless a work of merit. Was the staging satisfactory? Theatres can be so difficult about pyrotechnics."

MAP

Rambler Evil Eye (Sight). To end encounter or until Rambler changes target. When adjacent to target, Rambler can shift an extra square whenever it shifts. If the Rambler hits a target under its evil eye, it can take an extra move before the end of its next turn.

Crusher Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attack rolls and all defences to end encounter or until the cyclops uses the power again.

Slaver Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attacks against the Slaver until end encounter or until target changes (or Slaver dies).

All - +4 to damage rolls v C3 to start Kia's next turn.

Chary - EEed by S1 (-2 to hit him as above)
Slaver 1 - marked by Darius
Slaver 2 - marked by Darius
Tutavak - unconscious (se);
Rambler
Arianwyn - DSA1; prone;
Kia - EEed by C3 (-2 attacks and defences to end encounter or until it changes targets)
Crusher 2 - marked by Darius to end his next turn; cursed by Arianwyn
Crusher 3 - -2 ranged and area attacks to end Kia's next turn; marked by Darius
Darius - used AP; used second wind; +2 all defences to start next turn; EEed by Rambler (see above for effects); EEed by S2 (-2 to hit him as above); EEed by C2 (-2 attacks and defences until end enc or target change)

Chary continues to pointedly ignore the chatter surrounding her. She "sticks" with her chosen foe, trying to make it pay dearly for attacking poor Darius (or anyone else for that matter).

Move: shift to U20.
Standard: Specter of Doubt
Daily Fear, Psionic, Psychic, Weapon
Melee weapon
Primary Target: One creature (C3)
Primary Attack: (20CRIT!!)+18= 38 VS Will
Hit: 18+4+(3d6=4,5,6)=37 psychic damage. Whenever the primary target makes an attack, it takes 10 psychic damage (save ends).
Each Failed Saving Throw: You can make the following secondary attack as a free action.
Secondary Target: One creature within 3 squares of the primary target
Secondary Attack: Charisma vs. Will
Hit: The secondary target is dazed (save ends).

Chary will continue ignoring playful banter forever...if it keeps resulting in solid hits like this one!

C3 looks suddenly puzzled as Chary implants doubts.

"I wonder. I have sometimes thought that our unquestioning loyalty to fomorian might is misplaced. Heretical, I know, but here we are among the eloquent and learned."

He ignores the rather unpleasant wound in favour of further discourse.

"Possibly, possibly, but for now capture is the priority," sooths S1, casting a net at Darius.

Barbed Net recharge:
S1 - 1d6=5 - Yes.
S2 - 1d6=3 - No.

Barbed Net (Ref). On hit target is restrained and takes 10 ongoing (se both)
1d20+19=33 - S1 v Darius. Hits.
Darius is restrained and taking 10 ongoing (se both)

S2 looks meditatively at the companions and throws a shuriken at Darius.

1d20+22=32. S2 v Darius. Just hits. 2d6+4=6
6 damage to Darius

MAP

[ooc]Rambler Evil Eye (Sight). To end encounter or until Rambler changes target. When adjacent to target, Rambler can shift an extra square whenever it shifts. If the Rambler hits a target under its evil eye, it can take an extra move before the end of its next turn.

Crusher Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attack rolls and all defences to end encounter or until the cyclops uses the power again.

Slaver Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attacks against the Slaver until end encounter or until target changes (or Slaver dies).

All - +4 to damage rolls v C3 to start Kia's next turn.

Tutavak - unconscious (se);
Rambler
Arianwyn - DSA1; prone;
Kia - EEed by C3 (-2 attacks and defences to end encounter or until it changes targets)
Crusher 2 - marked by Darius to end his next turn; cursed by Arianwyn
Crusher 3 - BLOODIED; -2 ranged and area attacks to end Kia's next turn; marked by Darius; takes 10 whenever it makes an attack (se and with each failed save Chary makes a secondary attack on target within 3)
Darius - used AP; used second wind; +2 all defences to start next turn; EEed by Rambler (see above for effects); EEed by S2 (-2 to hit him as above); EEed by C2 (-2 attacks and defences until end enc or target change); restrained and taking 10 ongoing (se both)
Chary - EEed by S1 (-2 to hit him as above)
Slaver 1 - marked by Darius
Slaver 2 - marked by Darius

1d20 ⇒ 16

Tutavak jerks awake.

The Rambler lopes around the edge of the group.

"If you're having a personal crisis, could you let me through?" it asks C3 politely.

Grinding his teeth at the ongoing pseudo philosophy, Arianwyn teleports himself into the middle of the frey and unleashes a scream that sets the cyclopes nerves jangling.

Feystep while prone.
Hexblast (Will) v C2, S1, R. Targets are cursed.
1d20+14=25 v C2. Hits.
1d20+14=15 v S1. Miss.
1d20+14=30 v R. Hits.
1d8+11=19 damage to C2 and R.
2d8=12 curse damage v C2
S1, R cursed.

MAP

Rambler Evil Eye (Sight). To end encounter or until Rambler changes target. When adjacent to target, Rambler can shift an extra square whenever it shifts. If the Rambler hits a target under its evil eye, it can take an extra move before the end of its next turn.

Crusher Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attack rolls and all defences to end encounter or until the cyclops uses the power again.

Slaver Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attacks against the Slaver until end encounter or until target changes (or Slaver dies).

All - +4 to damage rolls v C3 to start Kia's next turn.

Kia - EEed by C3 (-2 attacks and defences to end encounter or until it changes targets)
Crusher 2 - marked by Darius to end his next turn; cursed by Arianwyn
Crusher 3 - BLOODIED; -2 ranged and area attacks to end Kia's next turn; marked by Darius; takes 10 whenever it makes an attack (se and with each failed save Chary makes a secondary attack on target within 3)
Darius - used AP; used second wind; +2 all all defences to start next turn; EEed by Rambler (see above for effects); EEed by S2 (-2 to hit him as above); EEed by C2 (-2 attacks and defences until end enc or target change); restrained and taking 10 ongoing (se both)
Chary - EEed by S1 (-2 to hit him as above)
Slaver 1 - marked by Darius; cursed
Slaver 2 - marked by Darius
Tutavak
Rambler - cursed
Arianwyn - DSA1; prone

Now that everyone is awake again, Kia feels she can get on with the fighting with less to worry about. For now she is content to fire arrows in the nearest crusher. Once the field has cleared a bit, this tactic may change.

Paint the bullseye vs C3 1d20+18-2=(3)+18-2=19 vs AC.. never mind

Kia looks doubtfully at her bow.

Kia's bow lets her down, perhaps influcenced by C3's existential crisis.

C2 looks sadly at his comrade.

"I'm sorry you should feel that way. You could try extreme violence as an antidote. Crude, I know, but often therapeutic."

He shows the way, smashing at Darius and shifting away.

"This sort of thing."

Smash (AC) v Darius.
1d20+19=37. Hits. 3d12+8=35
35 damage to Darius.

C3 looks thoughtful.

"Like this?"

He swings his greatclub and clutches his head in agony.

Chary's power kicks in with 10 damage for making an attack.

Smash v Darius
1d20+19=39 ... bloody hell. I cannot believe I've rolled three crits against the same character in one encounter. Ahem. Right.
44 damage to Darius.

"I see what you mean, but I'm not sure of the therapeutic value really."

Save v Chary power - 1d20=6. Fail.
Chary make an attack on a target within 3 of C3.

MAP

Rambler Evil Eye (Sight). To end encounter or until Rambler changes target. When adjacent to target, Rambler can shift an extra square whenever it shifts. If the Rambler hits a target under its evil eye, it can take an extra move before the end of its next turn.

Crusher Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attack rolls and all defences to end encounter or until the cyclops uses the power again.

Slaver Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attacks against the Slaver until end encounter or until target changes (or Slaver dies).

Darius - BLOODIED?; used AP; used second wind; +2 all all defences to start next turn; EEed by Rambler (see above for effects); EEed by S2 (-2 to hit him as above); EEed by C2 (-2 attacks and defences until end enc or target change); restrained and taking 10 ongoing (se both)
Chary - EEed by S1 (-2 to hit him as above)
Slaver 1 - marked by Darius; cursed
Slaver 2 - marked by Darius
Tutavak
Rambler - cursed
Arianwyn - DSA1; prone
Kia - EEed by C3 (-2 attacks and defences to end encounter or until it changes targets)
Crusher 2 - marked by Darius to end his next turn; cursed by Arianwyn
Crusher 3 - BLOODIED; marked by Darius; takes 10 whenever it makes an attack (se and with each failed save Chary makes a secondary attack on target within 3)

Chary's takes advantage of another chance to wreak havoc among her foes.

(18)+16 = 34 vs Will
On hit: dazed (save ends)

Chary's takes advantage of another chance to wreak havoc among her foes.

(18)+16 = 34 vs Will
On hit: dazed (save ends)

Who is that aimed at, Chary?

"Doubtless a work of merit. Was the staging satisfactory? Theatres can be so difficult about pyrotechnics."

"Critics claim it was no Six Trials of Larazod ^, but I, personally, liked it better. The first two rows were strictly smoking, of course."

Smash v Darius

1d20+19=39 ... bloody hell. I cannot believe I've rolled three crits against the same character in one encounter. Ahem. Right.
44 damage to Darius.

As he is unceremoniously clubbed in the coin purse once more, Darius soldiers on stoically with the famous Chelish stiff upper lip, "Ooof… I'd say with that the Elliendo line ends with me, were I not already banished from my homeland."

–EDIT– ^ I changed the title of the play to refer to the work in the module rather than the module itself.

Could you give me an update on your status Darius? Plus a save v the restraint and ongoing.

"The Sixfold Trial is over-rated hackwork. You show signs of taste."

Arianwyn takes in the parlous state of his new comrade and offers solace of a sort.

"Doubtless Miss Rubarka or Chary can provide assistance. Your end is most unlikely to be nigh."

C3 looks doubtfully at his handiwork.

"I forget how fragile they are, but are we not all fragile?"

MAP

Rambler Evil Eye (Sight). To end encounter or until Rambler changes target. When adjacent to target, Rambler can shift an extra square whenever it shifts. If the Rambler hits a target under its evil eye, it can take an extra move before the end of its next turn.

Crusher Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attack rolls and all defences to end encounter or until the cyclops uses the power again.

Slaver Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attacks against the Slaver until end encounter or until target changes (or Slaver dies).

Chary - EEed by S1 (-2 to hit him as above)
Slaver 1 - marked by Darius; cursed
Slaver 2 - marked by Darius
Tutavak
Rambler - cursed
Arianwyn - DSA1; prone
Kia - EEed by C3 (-2 attacks and defences to end encounter or until it changes targets)
Crusher 2 - marked by Darius to end his next turn; cursed by Arianwyn
Crusher 3 - BLOODIED; marked by Darius; takes 10 whenever it makes an attack (se and with each failed save Chary makes a secondary attack on target within 3)
Darius - BLOODIED?; used AP; used second wind; EEed by Rambler (see above for effects); EEed by S2 (-2 to hit him as above); EEed by C2 (-2 attacks and defences until end enc or target change)

Font of Life Save against restraint and ongoing damage d20(14) + 3 = 17

Darius summons a whirlwind of rose thorns that swirl around the vicinity of the warden.

Minor Action: Boiling Cloud

Close burst 1

Effect: The burst creates a zone of blood and grit that lasts until the end of the encounter. The zone moves with you, remaining centered on your space. You and your allies in the zone have concealment. Marked enemies that start their turns within the zone takes 5 damage.

He launches a topiary-based attack in a south-westerly direction, hosing the area with thorns.

Boiling Cloud Attack, close blast 3
d20(15) + 20 – 2 = 33 vs C3's AC
d20(9) + 20 – 2 = 27 vs S2's AC
–EDIT– Forgot –2 from Evil Eye.

2d10(3, 1) + 8 = 12 damage.
Hit: Target takes a –2 penalty to all defences (save ends).

Shift to Q22. Taking my cloud of thorns with me to give Arianwyn concealment.

Use Nature's Wrath to mark S1 and C2.
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Abandoning C3 to his personal crisis, Darius turns his attentions to S1 and C2, wrapping them in the thorns of rightrous pain.

MAP

Rambler Evil Eye (Sight). To end encounter or until Rambler changes target. When adjacent to target, Rambler can shift an extra square whenever it shifts. If the Rambler hits a target under its evil eye, it can take an extra move before the end of its next turn.

Crusher Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attack rolls and all defences to end encounter or until the cyclops uses the power again.

Slaver Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attacks against the Slaver until end encounter or until target changes (or Slaver dies).

Darius's zone: grants concealment to allies and enemies starting turns there take 5 damge

Chary - EEed by S1 (-2 to hit him as above)
Slaver 1 - marked by Darius; cursed
Slaver 2
Tutavak
Rambler - cursed
Arianwyn - DSA1; prone; concealment
Kia - EEed by C3 (-2 attacks and defences to end encounter or until it changes targets)
Crusher 2 - marked by Darius; cursed by Arianwyn
Crusher 3 - BLOODIED; marked by Darius; takes 10 whenever it makes an attack (se and with each failed save Chary makes a secondary attack on target within 3); -2 all defenses (se)
Darius - BLOODIED?; used AP; used second wind; EEed by Rambler (see above for effects); EEed by S2 (-2 to hit him as above); EEed by C2 (-2 attacks and defences until end enc or target change); concealment

Sorry for the omission. The only creature within 3 squares of C3 is S2, so it has to be directed at him.

Chary sees Darius get pummeled and helps him out with some extra energy diverted his way. She then shifts forward to engage C3 again in battle, if not in overzealous banter.

Minor: Ardent Surge to Darius: spend a healing surge and regain surge + (3d6:4,2,1)= surge +7.
Move: Shift to T21.
Standard: Energizing Strike (augment 2): (11)+18=29 VS AC
on hit: (7,5)+10 = 23 damage and Darius can spend a healing surge.

Doh. Sorry Chary. I was having a blonde moment and didn't think to count squares.

Chary continues to harass C3 as it looks woefully at her, continuing to question its place in the world. It will take very little more to resolve its problem permanently.

In the process, the drow beauty offers considerable life-affirming support to Darius.

S1 blinks slightly as Darius surges out of the barbed net and tries again.

"Not getting out of the net was the idea," he explains, politely.

Dazed though he is, S2 attempts to capture Arianwyn in the same manner.

Barbed Net (Ref). On hit target is restrained and takes ongoing 10 (se both).
1d20+17=35 - S1 v Darius. Hits. 1d10+6=11
1d20+15=33 - S2 v Arianwyn. Hits. 1d10+6=15
11 damage to Darius, restrained and taking ongoing 10 (se both)
15 damage to Arianwyn, restrained and taking ongoing 10 (se both)

"Maladapted fools. The hares of Ban Llessar are not more free than I," hisses the warlock as the net falls neatly over his head.

MAP

Rambler Evil Eye (Sight). To end encounter or until Rambler changes target. When adjacent to target, Rambler can shift an extra square whenever it shifts. If the Rambler hits a target under its evil eye, it can take an extra move before the end of its next turn.

Crusher Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attack rolls and all defences to end encounter or until the cyclops uses the power again.

Slaver Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attacks against the Slaver until end encounter or until target changes (or Slaver dies).

Darius's zone: grants concealment to allies and enemies starting turns there take 5 damge

Tutavak
Rambler - cursed
Arianwyn - 76/91hp; DSA1; prone; concealment; restrained and taking 10 ongoing (se both)
Kia - EEed by C3 (-2 attacks and defences to end encounter or until it changes targets)
Crusher 2 - marked by Darius; cursed by Arianwyn
Crusher 3 - BLOODIED; marked by Darius; takes 10 whenever it makes an attack (se and with each failed save Chary makes a secondary attack on target within 3); -2 all defenses (se)
Darius - BLOODIED?; used AP; used second wind; EEed by Rambler (see above for effects); EEed by S2 (-2 to hit him as above); EEed by C2 (-2 attacks and defences until end enc or target change); concealment; restrained and taking 10 ongoing (se both)
Chary - EEed by S1 (-2 to hit him as above)
Slaver 1 - marked by Darius; cursed
Slaver 2 - dazed (se)

Move: Stand up. Minor: Switch Weapons. Standard: Sunspray Dance vs C3 AC.
1d20 + 20 ⇒ (9) + 20 = 291d10 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
I think that's a hit. 12 radiant and it's -2 to attacks TSOMNT.

Murder in his eyes, Tutavak jumps up and grabs his lance, driving it at the nearest Cyclops as sparks flare from his weapon's tip.

Enraged by his enforced sleep, Tutavak springs to his feet and puts an end to C3's self doubt by killing him. The Kargzant warrior is clearly eager to make up for lost time.

The Rambler eases closer but can't quite reach any of the companions.

"I say - give a chap some room."

Arianwyn kicks himself free of the net and spins around, an extremely nasty smile playing across his face. Stepping in front of Darius, he speaks a few words in elven and power crackles out of his rod and towards C2 and S1. In an explosive flurry of autumn leaves he disappears and reappears on the far side of the cavern.

Move to Stand up. Move in front of Darius. AP to use Otherworld Stride (Fort) and teleport clear. Concealment gained
1d20+15=30 v S1 - hits.
1d20+15=24 v C2. miss
1d8+11=14 plus 2d8 curse damage = 5 - 19 damage to S1

MAP

Rambler Evil Eye (Sight). To end encounter or until Rambler changes target. When adjacent to target, Rambler can shift an extra square whenever it shifts. If the Rambler hits a target under its evil eye, it can take an extra move before the end of its next turn.

Crusher Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attack rolls and all defences to end encounter or until the cyclops uses the power again.

Slaver Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attacks against the Slaver until end encounter or until target changes (or Slaver dies).

Darius's zone: grants concealment to allies and enemies starting turns there take 5 damge

Kia
Crusher 2 - marked by Darius; cursed by Arianwyn
Darius - used AP; used second wind; EEed by Rambler (see above for effects); EEed by S2 (-2 to hit him as above); EEed by C2 (-2 attacks and defences until end enc or target change); concealment; restrained and taking 10 ongoing (se both)
Chary - EEed by S1 (-2 to hit him as above)
Slaver 1 - marked by Darius; cursed
Slaver 2 - dazed (se)
Tutavak
Rambler - cursed
Arianwyn - 66/91hp; DSA2; used AP; concealment

Kia decides to change tactics for a bit and get up close (by proxy anyway).

"Darius, could we just cut the cultural talk for a bit and hit something? Please?"

Commander's Stike Darius can clout S1 using a standard melee attack with a +5 bonus to damage

Go for it Darius.

"You have my thanks, Chary." +76 HP! It's Super Effective!

"Darius, could we just cut the cultural talk for a bit and hit something? Please?"

Commander's Stike Darius can clout S1 using a standard melee attack with a +5 bonus to damage

"Indeed," says the warden, as he goes for the Achilles tendon.

Melee Basic Attack
d20(20!) + 17 = 37 vs S1's AC; 10 + 10 + 5 + 3d6(5, 1, 3) = 34 damage. S1 slides to P22 (Lashing Flail) and grants combat advantage to Darius until the end of Darius' next turn (Deadly Draw).

Kia shows her leadership qualities as Darius spots an opening and swings his flail into the cylops with surgical precision. Clearly Chary's Super Tonic is working well.

Backing away from the thorns, C2 attempts to hit the half-hidden warden, but his greatclub hits merely foliage.

Spiked Greatclub v Darius.
1d20+19=26. Miss.

MAP

Rambler Evil Eye (Sight). To end encounter or until Rambler changes target. When adjacent to target, Rambler can shift an extra square whenever it shifts. If the Rambler hits a target under its evil eye, it can take an extra move before the end of its next turn.

Crusher Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attack rolls and all defences to end encounter or until the cyclops uses the power again.

Slaver Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attacks against the Slaver until end encounter or until target changes (or Slaver dies).

Darius's zone: grants concealment to allies and enemies starting turns there take 5 damge

Darius - used AP; used second wind; EEed by Rambler (see above for effects); EEed by S2 (-2 to hit him as above); EEed by C2 (-2 attacks and defences until end enc or target change); concealment; restrained and taking 10 ongoing (se both)
Chary - EEed by S1 (-2 to hit him as above)
Slaver 1 - marked by Darius; cursed; grants CA to Darius to end his next turn
Slaver 2 - dazed (se)
Tutavak
Rambler - cursed
Arianwyn - 66/91hp; DSA2; used AP; concealment
Kia
Crusher 2 - marked by Darius; cursed by Arianwyn

Font of Life save against stuff d20(14) + 3 = 17

Darius once again calls upon the power of plants to stop C2 from getting away.

Thorn Strike, melee 2
d20(20 again!) + 17 – 2 = 35 vs C2's AC; 10 + 10 + 3d6(4, 4, 2) = 30 damage and C2 is pulled one square.

The warden has an epiphany, in that he probably fights better when he devotes all his attention solely to it, instead of to talking as well.

Use Nature's Wrath to mark C2 and S1.
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Connection flapping about. I'll update when I'm reasonably sure it will stay up long enough for me to do so without having apoplexy.

Rev is experiencing connection problems

Darius concentrates on the task in hand and pulls C2 closer for a little less conversation and a little more action.

MAP

Rambler Evil Eye (Sight). To end encounter or until Rambler changes target. When adjacent to target, Rambler can shift an extra square whenever it shifts. If the Rambler hits a target under its evil eye, it can take an extra move before the end of its next turn.

Crusher Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attack rolls and all defences to end encounter or until the cyclops uses the power again.

Slaver Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attacks against the Slaver until end encounter or until target changes (or Slaver dies).

Darius's zone: grants concealment to allies and enemies starting turns there take 5 damge

Chary - EEed by S1 (-2 to hit him as above)
Slaver 1 - marked by Darius; cursed; grants CA to Darius to end his next turn
Slaver 2 - dazed (se)
Tutavak
Rambler - cursed
Arianwyn - 66/91hp; DSA2; used AP; concealment
Kia
Crusher 2 - marked by Darius; cursed by Arianwyn
Darius - used AP; used second wind; EEed by Rambler (see above for effects); EEed by S2 (-2 to hit him as above); EEed by C2 (-2 attacks and defences until end enc or target change); concealment; restrained and taking 10 ongoing (se both)

Chary steps towards the Slaver (S2) in a roundabout fashion before slashing abruptly at its dazed hide.

Move: T19 via U20
Standard: Energizing Strike on S2--(14)+18+2=34 vs AC
On hit: (5)+10= 15 damage and Darius gains 14 temp hp.

Another technical hitch. Flickr won't let me edit. Grrrrrr.

Chary likewise concentrates on the job in hand, supporting Darius in the quest to rid the cavern of philosphical cyclopes.

S2 tuts reproachfully as she stabs it with her rapier and tries to drop its last net over her. S1 backs quietly out of the floral arrangement and hurls a shuriken at Darius.

Barbed Net v Chary. v Ref. On hit target is restrained and takes 10 ongoing (se both)
1d20+19=33. S2 v Chary. Hits. 1d10+6=11
11 damage to Chary, restrained and 10 ongoing (se both)
Shuriken v Darius (AC)
1d20+20=33. Hits. 2d6+4=11
11 damage to Darius.

S2 save v Daze - 1d20=18. Yes.

MAP

Rambler Evil Eye (Sight). To end encounter or until Rambler changes target. When adjacent to target, Rambler can shift an extra square whenever it shifts. If the Rambler hits a target under its evil eye, it can take an extra move before the end of its next turn.

Crusher Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attack rolls and all defences to end encounter or until the cyclops uses the power again.

Slaver Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attacks against the Slaver until end encounter or until target changes (or Slaver dies).

Darius's zone: grants concealment to allies and enemies starting turns there take 5 damge

Tutavak
Rambler - cursed
Arianwyn - 66/91hp; DSA2; used AP; concealment
Kia
Crusher 2 - marked by Darius; cursed by Arianwyn
Darius - used AP; used second wind; EEed by Rambler (see above for effects); EEed by S2 (-2 to hit him as above); EEed by C2 (-2 attacks and defences until end enc or target change); concealment; restrained and taking 10 ongoing (se both)
Chary - EEed by S1 (-2 to hit him as above); restrained and 10 ongoing (se both)
Slaver 1 - marked by Darius; cursed; grants CA to Darius to end his next turn
Slaver 2

Soul Flare at Q19, vs R, S2, C2 Ref, fire damage.
1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 321d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 231d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 172d10 + 7 ⇒ (10, 10) + 7 = 27
Now, that is a damage roll! Change to bow, Quarry S2.

A ball of white light surges from Tutavak's lance, exploding among the cyclopes and burning the rambler. He then changes weapons fluidly and nocks an arrow, considering the slaver facing Chary.

Tutavak showers the Rambler with volcanic debris and receives a soulful look for his trouble.

Rambler swaps targets and EEs Tutavak.

"Finally," he rumbles as he darts past the net-draped drow and stabs at the Kargzant with his greatsword before retreated again the way he came.

Bounding Charge (before and after the attack he can shift up to 3 squares.
1d20+19=36. Hits. 4d12+9=29
29 damage to Tutavak.

Arianwyn climbs a small outcropping the better to see his prey and misses as a bolt of eldritch power hits the ground.
Rolled 21 v C2's Ref and missed.

MAP

Rambler Evil Eye (Sight). To end encounter or until Rambler changes target. When adjacent to target, Rambler can shift an extra square whenever it shifts. If the Rambler hits a target under its evil eye, it can take an extra move before the end of its next turn.

Crusher Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attack rolls and all defences to end encounter or until the cyclops uses the power again.

Slaver Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attacks against the Slaver until end encounter or until target changes (or Slaver dies).

Darius's zone: grants concealment to allies and enemies starting turns there take 5 damge

Kia
Crusher 2 - marked by Darius; cursed by Arianwyn
Darius - used AP; used second wind; EEed by S2 (-2 to hit him as above); EEed by C2 (-2 attacks and defences until end enc or target change); concealment; restrained and taking 10 ongoing (se both)
Chary - EEed by S1 (-2 to hit him as above); restrained and 10 ongoing (se both)
Slaver 1 - marked by Darius; cursed; grants CA to Darius to end his next turn
Slaver 2 - Tutavak's Quarry
Tutavak - EEed by Rambler (see above for effects)
Rambler - cursed
Arianwyn - 66/91hp; DSA2; used AP; concealment

Bloodied. HP 49/102, 9/9 surge, 1 AP

Kia moves forwards a bit, much happier now that the idle chatter has died down. She fires a magic arrow at the slaver harrassing Chary trying to waeaken it a bit.

Move to U21; Suder armour on S1 1d20+19+1=(11)+19+1=31.
On hit
* 2d10+7=(6,10)+7=20 damage
* All attacks rolls against S1 are crits on a roll of 18-20 to the end of Kia's next turn
* All Attack rolls against S1 gain a +1 item bonus.
* S1 is a -2 to all area ans ranged attacks.

Kia looks at Tutavak and decides he needs some help.

Inspiring word for Tutavak who can spend a surge plus 3d6+5+4=(6,3,4)+9=22HP

Kia's approval is reinforced by a well-placed arrow that opens up the back of S1's armour and exposes it to more and worse attacks. In passing, she nods encouragingly at Tutavak, giving the young man some additional vitality.

C2 backs out of Darius's floral arrangements again and attempts to smack the warden into the ground. He fails.

Greatclub (AC) (concealment canceled out by CA from restraint)
1d20+19=28. Miss.

MAP

Rambler Evil Eye (Sight). To end encounter or until Rambler changes target. When adjacent to target, Rambler can shift an extra square whenever it shifts. If the Rambler hits a target under its evil eye, it can take an extra move before the end of its next turn.

Crusher Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attack rolls and all defences to end encounter or until the cyclops uses the power again.

Slaver Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attacks against the Slaver until end encounter or until target changes (or Slaver dies).

Darius's zone: grants concealment to allies and enemies starting turns there take 5 damge

ALL - to end Kia's next turn:
* 2d10+7=(6,10)+7=20 damage
* All attacks rolls against S1 are crits on a roll of 18-20 to the end of Kia's next turn
* All Attack rolls against S1 gain a +1 item bonus.
* S1 is a -2 to all area ans ranged attacks.

Darius - used AP; used second wind; EEed by S2 (-2 to hit him as above); EEed by C2 (-2 attacks and defences until end enc or target change); concealment; restrained and taking 10 ongoing (se both)
Chary - EEed by S1 (-2 to hit him as above); restrained and 10 ongoing (se both)
Slaver 1 - BLOODIED marked by Darius; cursed; grants CA to Darius to end his next turn
Slaver 2 - Tutavak's Quarry
Tutavak - EEed by Rambler (see above for effects)
Rambler - cursed
Arianwyn - 66/91hp; DSA2; used AP; concealment
Kia
Crusher 2 - marked by Darius; cursed by Arianwyn

Obliged. 96/102, 8/9

Font of Life Save against stuff: d20(15) + 3 = 18

The warden pushes aside the net to take advantage of the opportunity offered by Kia.

Tempest Assault
d20(15) + 17 + 1 = 33 vs S1's AC; d10(9) + 10 = 19 lightning damage.
Hit: C2 takes 5 thunder damage.
___

Darius shrugs aside the net and continues to discover that actions speak louder than words. C2 rocks slightly and puts his hands to his ears.

"No need to shout," it mutters plaintively. S1 crackles as lightning dances around him. "Extremely pretty, sir. And most painful."

MAP

Rambler Evil Eye (Sight). To end encounter or until Rambler changes target. When adjacent to target, Rambler can shift an extra square whenever it shifts. If the Rambler hits a target under its evil eye, it can take an extra move before the end of its next turn.

Crusher Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attack rolls and all defences to end encounter or until the cyclops uses the power again.

Slaver Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attacks against the Slaver until end encounter or until target changes (or Slaver dies).

Darius's zone: grants concealment to allies and enemies starting turns there take 5 damge

ALL - to end Kia's next turn:
* 2d10+7=(6,10)+7=20 damage
* All attacks rolls against S1 are crits on a roll of 18-20 to the end of Kia's next turn
* All Attack rolls against S1 gain a +1 item bonus.
* S1 is a -2 to all area ans ranged attacks.

Chary - EEed by S1 (-2 to hit him as above); restrained and 10 ongoing (se both)
Slaver 1 - BLOODIED marked by Darius; cursed; grants CA to Darius to end his next turn
Slaver 2 - Tutavak's Quarry
Tutavak - EEed by Rambler (see above for effects)
Rambler - cursed
Arianwyn - 66/91hp; DSA2; used AP; concealment
Kia
Crusher 2 - BLOODIED; marked by Darius; cursed
Darius - used AP; used second wind; EEed by S2 (-2 to hit him as above); EEed by C2 (-2 attacks and defences until end enc or target change); concealment

Chary tries her best to ignore the net enveloping her. She sneaks her rapier through the net at S2.

Standard: Energizing strike: (9)+18+1-2=26 vs S1.
on hit: (5)+10=15 (and maybe 20 from Kia) and 12 temp HP to Tutavak.

Chary - need a save v restraint and ongoing (one for both) from you :)

Chary stabs but only sees her trusty rapier getting snagged in the barbed net.

Bleeding copiously, S2 backs off and jab a cautious spear at Darius through the undergrowth.

"Can we just try and calm down now, please? We would really rather not have to do this."

The spear prods unavailingly as it hits a recalcitrant bramble.

Spear v Darius (AC)
1d20+18=23. Miss.

"Goodness, yes. We're not killers. All a misunderstanding, I'm quite sure. I'm terribly sorry about this."

S2 also backs away and takes a stab at the drow, who stuggles in vain to free herself from the net.

Spear (AC)
1d20+22=36 v Chary. Hits. 2d10+4=15
15 damage to Chary

MAP

Rambler Evil Eye (Sight). To end encounter or until Rambler changes target. When adjacent to target, Rambler can shift an extra square whenever it shifts. If the Rambler hits a target under its evil eye, it can take an extra move before the end of its next turn.

Crusher Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attack rolls and all defences to end encounter or until the cyclops uses the power again.

Slaver Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attacks against the Slaver until end encounter or until target changes (or Slaver dies).

Darius's zone: grants concealment to allies and enemies starting turns there take 5 damge

ALL - to end Kia's next turn:
* 2d10+7=(6,10)+7=20 damage
* All attacks rolls against S1 are crits on a roll of 18-20 to the end of Kia's next turn
* All Attack rolls against S1 gain a +1 item bonus.
* S1 is a -2 to all area ans ranged attacks.

All - to start Chary's next turn, all bar Arianwyn gets +4 to damage

Tutavak - EEed by Rambler (see above for effects)
Rambler - cursed
Arianwyn - 66/91hp; DSA2; used AP; concealment
Kia
Crusher 2 - BLOODIED; marked by Darius; cursed
Darius - used AP; used second wind; EEed by S2 (-2 to hit him as above); EEed by C2 (-2 attacks and defences until end enc or target change); concealment
Chary - BLOODIED; EEed by S1 (-2 to hit him as above); restrained and 10 ongoing (se both)
Slaver 1 - BLOODIED marked by Darius; cursed; grants CA to Darius to end his next turn
Slaver 2 - Tutavak's Quarry

Oops...forgot that.
Save= (5) FAIL.

That most recent hit bloodied Chary. That triggered her Ardent Eruption, which means anyone within 5 of Chary (everyone but Arianwyn) gets +4 damage USMNT.

Chary: 38/88 HP

Init and whatnot updated above.

Move to T23. Quarry S1. Thundertusk Boar Strike vs S1 AC.

1d20 + 20 ⇒ (7) + 20 = 271d10 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 191d20 + 20 ⇒ (18) + 20 = 381d10 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 182d6 ⇒ (6, 5) = 11

Miss and crit. Total damage

2d8 + 31 ⇒ (5, 7) + 31 = 43

43 damage and Soulfire on T

Tutavak advances on the vulnerable slaver and sends an arrow at the creature's vitals.

Tutavak's arrow is just enough to finish the stricken slaver. "Oh, I say, that's not very ..." he mumbles as he collapses in a shower of his own blood. Rose petals from Darius's network of plantlife drop incongruously over the fallen cyclops.

The Rambler tuts gently and heads towards Arianwyn.

"You really shouldn't be touching those casks you know," it comments reproachfully. It swings an admonitory greatsword in the warlock's direction, swatting at him like a recalcitrant child.

Arianwyn sneers as pure arrogant force blasts into the Rambler bloodying it and leaving the warlock himself unscathed.

"Cease thy futile malisons and consider the consequences of tangling the lines of your fates with ours."

The final effect is slightly spoiled as his attack narrowly misses. The Rambler beats a hasty retreat. Uses his EE power to take another move.

Evil Eyes Arianwyn and swings a greatsword at him.
1d20+17=35. Hits. 2s12+9=29
29 damage to Arianwyn, which bloodies him. Except he then uses Shielding Shades to reduce the damage to 0 and uses his DSA to send 3d6=12. DSA re-sets to 1.
Mire the Mind v Will - 1d20+15=23. Miss.

MAP

Rambler Evil Eye (Sight). To end encounter or until Rambler changes target. When adjacent to target, Rambler can shift an extra square whenever it shifts. If the Rambler hits a target under its evil eye, it can take an extra move before the end of its next turn.

Crusher Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attack rolls and all defences to end encounter or until the cyclops uses the power again.

Slaver Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attacks against the Slaver until end encounter or until target changes (or Slaver dies).

Darius's zone: grants concealment to allies and enemies starting turns there take 5 damge

ALL - to end Kia's next turn:
* 2d10+7=(6,10)+7=20 damage
* All attacks rolls against S1 are crits on a roll of 18-20 to the end of Kia's next turn
* All Attack rolls against S1 gain a +1 item bonus.
* S1 is a -2 to all area ans ranged attacks.

All - to start Chary's next turn, all bar Arianwyn gets +4 to damage

Kia
Crusher 2 - BLOODIED; marked by Darius; cursed
Darius - used AP; used second wind; EEed by S2 (-2 to hit him as above); EEed by C2 (-2 attacks and defences until end enc or target change); concealment
Chary - BLOODIED; EEed by S1 (-2 to hit him as above); restrained and 10 ongoing (se both)
Slaver 2 - Tutavak's Quarry
Tutavak - Soulfire (TENT +2 Spd/Ref, +3 fire damage)
Rambler - BLOODIED; cursed
Arianwyn - 66/91hp; DSA1; used AP; concealment; EEed by Rambler (see above for effects)

Paging Kia.

Kia tuts to herself as Chary takes another hit. She moves to heal her and then helps Darius with his crusher.

Move to S21;
Inspiring word for Chary who can spend a healing surge + 3d6+5+6=(6,1,1)+11=19.
Paint the bullseye vs C2 1d20+18=(5)+18=23. (So that misses)

Concentrating on keeping Chary alive, Kia takes her mind off her bowstring and the arrow hits the ground.

C2 thumps thoughtfully at Darius once more.

"I think she'll find them interesting, don't you? If we can capture them of course. This is all very bloodthirsty and quite unnecessary."

Greatclub v Darius (AC)
1d20+17=31. Hits. 3d12+8=35
35 damage to Darius

MAP

Rambler Evil Eye (Sight). To end encounter or until Rambler changes target. When adjacent to target, Rambler can shift an extra square whenever it shifts. If the Rambler hits a target under its evil eye, it can take an extra move before the end of its next turn.

Crusher Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attack rolls and all defences to end encounter or until the cyclops uses the power again.

Slaver Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attacks against the Slaver until end encounter or until target changes (or Slaver dies).

Darius's zone: grants concealment to allies and enemies starting turns there take 5 damge

Darius - used AP; used second wind; EEed by S2 (-2 to hit him as above); EEed by C2 (-2 attacks and defences until end enc or target change); concealment
Chary - BLOODIED?; EEed by S1 (-2 to hit him as above); restrained and 10 ongoing (se both)
Slaver 2 - Tutavak's Quarry
Tutavak - Soulfire (TENT +2 Spd/Ref, +3 fire damage)
Rambler - BLOODIED; cursed
Arianwyn - 66/91hp; DSA1; used AP; concealment; EEed by Rambler (see above for effects)
Kia
Crusher 2 - BLOODIED; marked by Darius; cursed

Darius uses thorns to close the distance between himself and C2.

Thorn Strike, melee 2
d20(12) + 17 – 2 = 27 vs C2's AC for d10(10) + 10 = 20 damage.
On Hit: C2 is pulled one square.
___

The Crusher looks resigned as Darius pulls it back into the brambles and ivy surrounding him.

MAP

Rambler Evil Eye (Sight). To end encounter or until Rambler changes target. When adjacent to target, Rambler can shift an extra square whenever it shifts. If the Rambler hits a target under its evil eye, it can take an extra move before the end of its next turn.

Crusher Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attack rolls and all defences to end encounter or until the cyclops uses the power again.

Slaver Evil Eye (Sight). Target takes -2 to attacks against the Slaver until end encounter or until target changes (or Slaver dies).

Darius's zone: grants concealment to allies and enemies starting turns there take 5 damge

Chary - BLOODIED?; EEed by S1 (-2 to hit him as above); restrained and 10 ongoing (se both)
Slaver 2 - Tutavak's Quarry
Tutavak - Soulfire (TENT +2 Spd/Ref, +3 fire damage)
Rambler - BLOODIED; cursed
Arianwyn - 66/91hp; DSA1; used AP; concealment; EEed by Rambler (see above for effects)
Kia
Crusher 2 - BLOODIED; marked by Darius; cursed
Darius - used AP; used second wind; EEed by S2 (-2 to hit him as above); EEed by C2 (-2 attacks and defences until end enc or target change); concealment

Chary feels much better after the help from Kia...so much so that she urges the others to attack whomever they can.

Standard Action: Violent impulse (Close burst 5)
Target:Kia, Darius, and Tutavak (One, two, or three allies in the burst)
Effect: Each target can make a basic attack as a free action, each against a different creature. If only one target hits, his or her attack deals 2d6 extra psychic damage. If only two targets hit, each of their attacks deals 1d6 extra psychic damage.

I think Tutavak already has his bow out, and Kia always does. You two decide who wants to attack S2 and R, while Darius lays into C2.

Chary: 79/88 hp.