"Quite possible master Duin, but would it call out before it did?
The previous creature was neither bright nor quiet."
"Who's to say anyone would answer if he did? But we just need a plan - those were my ideas."
Sayniek looks to her companions.
I can create a area of fog that will block all sight. I do not know if this would be considered normal by the ogre or not. It would block his sight, but also ours.
"Hmm, possibly more of a hindrance to us then, as the ogre would know this area well enough to navigate it without sight.
However, if we could use the fog to approach close enough, we might be capable of brining down our foe before it can react properly."
"What do you suggest, Vidar?"
"I could summon something like an eagle and get it to hop around. Might make that dirty sum batch try to come eat him...just a thought"
"That is not at all an idea without merit.
As stated, if we can take the beast down quickly, we can keep the element of surprise.
And if it is otherwise occupied, those of us who favour melee can get into range under the cover of the mist."
Camillo looks a little annoyed. "How is summoning an eagle to act wounded different from an illusion of a firepelt? The illusion could appear wounded. It could be an eagle. Maybe it could be a wounded Ulfen wizard crawling out of the trees looking for help."
As he walks away to watch the cause of their discussion as it wanders on its rounds, he adds, "Whatever. If your plan has something for me to do, just let me know what it is once you've made a decision."
Sayniek looks up at Kithian:
You want to be a little bigger for this fight?
"I was thinkinging food versus something to alarm the others. Hells an illusion of a wounded rabbit would be good to."
Kirhian looks at his small friend and nods his head. "Yeah, might be a good idea."
Vidar looks confused for a moment, then his eye light up in understanding.
"Oh! You meant to use an illusion master Duin.
I was under the impression we were going to use the actual firepelt, and I was somewhat concerned the ogre might have a throwing weapon."
Scratching his chin for a moment he frowns.
Hmmm, that might be an issue with a summoned creature as well of course...
An illusion of a doe and a fawn would get its attention in no time. I am sure it would consider those an easy snack. They could be right next to the trees to get it to come over and inspect. Then supersized Kithian can lop the ogre's head off.
"Hmmm...
if we are set on using an illusion there is a good reason to go with the firepelt after all.
Remember, it escaped from here, and was chased by this creatures..."kin"?
If it see it again, having returned, it may want to try and capture it on it's own.
It may indeed be the most attractive..."
Vidar breaks off, frowns and shakes his head.
"Illusions are not my speciality, so I am unsure of the limits, but can we perhaps create an illusion of the other creature?
I would imagine that seeing it's injured companion would draw it here quickly.
Though it could very well call out for aid if it was so.
...
Then again, that could work out for us if we can capture several of the beasts in an ambush."
I know illusions. Any of these options can be done. Just don't ask me to make them talk. I haven't figured that bit out yet.
I mentioned deer or some game animal, so that the guard would come out and attack without thinking. If it was the firepelt, which this ogre probably knows used to be a ranger's companion, or some other creature that is not natural to the area, then I would expect a call of warning. An injured rabbit or deer, a snake or a bear. Most anything that would be an easy hunting target, and would be something, other than a human, that an ogre would want to eat.
The group prepares the ambush.
As the ogrekin walks toward the house, a large deer leaps from the forest to stand twenty feet away from the creature. The deer slowly turns and moves back toward the forest. The ogrekin stares for a moment before turning toward the barn and shouting something. Looking back at the deer, it unlimbers a massive club and takes a tentative step forward. As this happens, a dense fog rolls across the area, blanketing the farm in a heavy gray mist.
"Ah, We are about to get more than just the one guest for our little gathering.
Brace yourself for additional company."
Sayniek, after finishing making Kithian bigger, draws her sword as she begins to amble toward the expected combat at a slow pace.
Run - move speed is 20' - to get as close as possible.
When the fog billows forth, Camillo sings a verse and disappears. Vanish, 3 rounds He moves into the yard, circling around to come up on the far side of the ogrekin. The thought that the flanker might be flanked when the second ogrekin comes out gives him pause, but he decides he can't stop now...
Charge!rage! Reckless Abandon!
Ac:15
Charge Attack:
Damage:
Vidar cracks his knuckles and grins.
Good courtesy means we should announce ourselves.
And if the ogre should turn with a surprised look to meet master Darlocks weapon, all the more amusing surely.
A quick magical phrase later, and a trio of Thassalonian runes streaks from Vidar's hand, to strike the ogrekin in the back.
Pinocchio also fires a bolt of force, but his takes the form of a ray that streaks out and smacks the ogre between the eyes.
The ogrekin screams as he is struck by Kithian's large falchion, and the spells from Vidar and Pinocchio. Turning, he bellows at Kithian and moves forward swinging his ogre hook with all of his might, catching the barbarian with his first attack .
Voices call out from the barn and it seems like the ogrekin's allies are only moments from joining the battle.
Not sure where Sayniek is exactly, but she will move forward in an attempt to interpose herself between super-Kithian and the ogre.
She will use total defense, if she can move far enough with a single move.
Round 2
Rage! Power Attack! Reckless Abandon! Large!
Attack:
Damage:
Deciding to save his magic until the other enemies had joined the fray, Vidar instead sends an arrow towards the hulking brute...and after a moment he decides to aim for the hulking brute not on HIS side.
Seyniek rushes over to protect Kithian's flank, and Camillo sneaks around and covers an area with grease. Both of the ogrekin rush into the grease, but stop as soon as they hit the grease. They remain standing.
Kithian takes another swing at the ogrekin guard, and takes the monster's head clean off his shoulders!
Pinocchio cats a ray of force and strikes an ogre in the eye!
Both attacks hit the ogrekin, driving him to his knees as he bellows in pain.
Seeing the vile creatures halted by the simple wizard trick, Sayniek moves up to the edge of the area, calling out as she does.
Come attack me little fools. Ragathiel desires cause for retribution. Thinking as she does that she already has many reasons to smite these creatures, but hoping to aggravate them into a foolish attack.
Total Defense - AC33
Move - to the edge of the grease, so that Kithian can swing over her head when the creatures move to attack.
Kithian will wait to position him self with his tin can friend.
Power attack:
Damage
Hmmm, this is proceeding rather well all things considered.
Knowing that he lacks the proper training to fire safely into combat, Vidar instead opts to send another swarm of runes at the foe his barbarian friend is engaging.
"Unerring death..."
Pinocchio sends yet another wonderfully aimed bolt of force directly into the face of the same giant as Vidar.
Sayniek, knowing that the supersized barbarian will deal out far more damage than she will, instead steps over in the hope of blocking the ogres from moving in to attack Kithian.
5-foot step into the greased area.
Fighting defensive - AC30
Attack(aid another): <-- vs DC10, +2 on Kithian's next attack
Keep hitting them big man.
Swarms of magical attacks fly from Vidar and Pinocchio and slam into the shorter ogrekin. Sayniek steps up and executes a complicated series of strikes that ends with the ogrekin overextended to his side. Kithian takes advantage and brings his falchion around, shattering ribs as he cuts deep into the side of the monster. The ogrekin clutches its side as it crumples to the ground.
The other ogrekin begins shouting as loud as he can and crouches in a defensive position facing Kithian.
Kithian moves to the next target.
Attack:
Damage:
"It would appear we may see more of their disgusting kin in mere moments."
Rather than continuing attacking the remaining foe, Vidar concentrates on keeping an eye out for reinforcements.
Kithian manages to kill the last ogrekin with one blow, sending its head flying into the trees.
As the rest of the group looks around, Vidar notices movement inside the house near one of the windows.
After several seconds, nobody comes out of the house.