Ashley smiles back at the handsome wood elf "Well, it's certainly been an interesting week. I have learned so many things that I hardly could even have imagined to exist. And now I am doing such incredible things!
But how are you feeling Leorn? Have you fully recovered from your illness? Perhaps you should be sitting out this battle? I know it is just a mock battle, but the lizardfolk are such fearsome foes! I am very glad that they are really on our side. I am worried enough about out friends and allies getting hurt, I would rather not have to worry about you as well if you are not fully well.:
As she says this last Ashley steps forward and lays a gentle hand on Leorn's cheek. Instantly he feels a radiant heat flowing from her palm. She leaves her hand there a moment longer and then smiles shyly and looks down at the ground.
Leorn nods. "Yes I have recovered from the illness. I am well enough for the battle. This is for you after. Kershak has mad it clear to the rest of us that you all are unfamiliar with combat and that could heavily hinder our cause should any of you succumb to any for of trauma on the battlefield. The rest of us simply need pratice fighting in the swamp against foes who move better than the rest of us. Now go and get ready." He smiles at you and nods.
Comforted, at least a little bit, by Leorn's words Ashley smiles, hugs the attractive Elf quickly, and then moves off to prepare herself for battle as best sshe can.
Reginald exits the tent and readies himself for the upcoming exercise, donning armor and a wooden club, and calming himself with breathing techniques. He seems lost in thought for the most part, thinking of all that's happened to the group so far, and all that they'll still have to do.
Trenton looks around at his companions before approaching the leaders once more now that he and the others seems sufficiently ready.
"I think we are ready to go as well." He smiles slightly easing his sword in its sheath.
Terry is even more unsettled than usual, seemingly unable to stand still. He does a few stretches, making sure that his armor doesn't bind anywhere. "I guess this is it."
Alrighty we are good to go. Glad to hear your okay Terry. I was getting worried.
the hour of the mock battle has come at last. Dunnely stands before the four of you. "Make sure to stay close to your elf friend. He will guide you through. The goal is for you to cross that creek that is 400 feet over there. Once your across the battle will end. Try not to get hurt but more importantly, try not to die."
He walks off and Kershak and a lizard approach the four of you. "It isss important that you ssurvive. We have three sstylesss of armor. Mossss woods light armor, Bone armor, and Bronze plate armor. Take whichever you feel mosst comfotable in. We will help you put it on."
Once you have selected your armor the Kershak joins the others preparing the blockade.
As you wait in anticipation, the preasure becomes more real. You are about to rush into a situation were people want to hurt you. In truth they want you DEAD but in this skirmish it is only to hurt.
You stand ready, your comrades are serious. Then the horn sounds the start of the skirmish and people begin to move.
Leorn shouts. "We hold here until the flanking units draw their forces aside, then we rush the middle. Got it?"
Armor Specs
Equivalent to Leather armor only made of wood. All other stats are the same.
Same as Hide Armor.
Same as Half Plate armor.
Go ahead and do some roleplay or post reactions please.
Terry takes a suit of Moss Woods light armor.
Terry nods once, curtly. "Got it." While the group waits, he takes advantage of his pacing to scope out the ground that they'll have to cross from a few different angles. He's particularly looking for any cover, any obstacles, or things like that. "So all we have to do is run 400 feet? Gotta be a catch there somewhere."
Leorn Nods at Terry "Difficult terrain will slow our movement and the lizzard can move much faster and easier than we can. 400 feet may well be a mile for us.
"Wonderful. How are they at hiding? I mean, they're really big, so they can't be that good at it...can they?"
Reginald selects the bronze plate. Though he hasn't worn such heavy armor before, he is leery about wearing bones, and figures the bronze armor would be the best protection.
As he takes considerable time donning the armor (possibly getting help from Gene?), Reggy talks with her about the battle, learning how hard she thinks it will be and taking any advice she has.
Ashley merely arches an eyebrow at the armors and Kershak. The big lizard couldn't seriously be thinking she'd be putting any of those on her body, could he??
After he leaves, and when the beginning of the battle is only seconds away, she closes her eyes, concentrates, and calls upon the Spirit within her to summon protective spirits around her.
At first, nothing seems to be happening, but then her hair and bits of her clothing begin to move, swirling around her although there is no breeze strong enough to do so. The swirling increases and the beautiful redhead's eyes widen at what she is seeing. Whatever it is though, only she knows, for no one else can see anything. Finally, the swirling seems to settle down and she herself seems to calm down. Calmly Ashley says "I am ready" even though it appears she is about to walk into battle wearing nothing more than her skimpy silks.
She then nods at Leorn's commands and again concentrates, this time causing a bow of solid flame to appear in her hands! As she puts her fingers to the flaming string, an arrow made of solid flame appears between her fingers.
Occasionally though, out of the corner of their eyes, her friends seem to catch sight of swirling forms constantly circling around her. Whenever they turn to look straight on though, the sight disappears.
Terry looks askance at Ashley's choice of protective wear (or lack thereof). "Hey, Ash--you sure your magic is tough enough to keep the lizards off of you?"
Trenton frowns at the selection of armor, Not what you read in the books at all but then we are in a swamp He nods and begins to strap on the bone armor it being the best fit as he regrets the fine suits of chain mail and shining armor you always hear about in stories.
Looking down at himself he mumbles "I look ridiculous." He grumbles but then draws his sword and breathes deeply putting himself at ease before looking to the others.
"Well at least I will have lots of water to work with." He says jokingly.
Reginald nods to Trent's joke, saying, "I guess that's one good thing about this terrain."
Reginald says to Ashley, "Nice bow. Try not to hit us with it, 'kay?" He smiles at her, seeming less awkward now than he has in the past. He takes to stretching around in the armor, getting a feel for the new, heavier thing.
Alright time to get this party started.
The groups are devided and you are a good ways away. You can see the lizards from where you are at. They are armed with clubs and shields. The two flanking parties manage to draw the two groups apart. However, with superiority over terrain, the lizards engage quickly and soon have the upper hand.
The lizards aren't holding back. They are clubbing your allies with every intention to win. Your allies are doing the same. From your vantage you can see the fight very clearly. It isn't pretty.
Your group starts to move.
You can cast spells level one or higher 1 time a day + 1 for every level hereafter. So your get 1 use out of your level one spell for now. Next level you get two, and then three. 0 level spells are infinate. There are other means to increase your spells per day you will learn later. For now you are all week.
Terry grins as well. "Yeah, I'm generally in good shape that way, but with you two it's usually one or the other--not often that we get both. And Ash just has to heat things up any way she can."
Ashley smiles back at Reggy, thinking for a moment to herself how good he looks in his armor, and how well it seems to fit him 'Reg, if the girls back home could see you now you'd never, ever have a problem getting a date again' she thinks to herself. Then, realizing, 'Why not?' she repeats the same thing aloud, grinning even bigger and her shy friend's blush.
Enjoying the patter between the friends as they try to talk off their nervousness before the fight she responds in kind to Terry "Well, you know boys, I always try to make things hot" as she gives a sexy sway of her barely concealed hips to emphasize her point.
While she says all of this though she never takes her eyes off of the lizardmen in front of her and keeps her fiery arrow nocked, ready to shoot at the first 'enemy' that comes to close.
Reginald blushes at Ashley's comment, too embarrassed to form a reply. However, it's evident from his nervous grin that he enjoyed the compliment. He also fails to hide his wandering eyes as he watches her hips, and he similarly refrains from comment there. However, once the battle starts in earnest, he puts (most of) his thoughts of Ashley aside and focuses. He looks onward to the battling groups, trying to carefully evaluate how good both sides are doing. Once the group gets within approximately 100 feet of the nearest "enemy", Reggy will cast his Stone Mace spell (which I'm putting on my profile for easier access).
Trent grins at his companions stretching slightly with his sword trying to get used to the weight of the odd looking armor. "If anyone back home could see us now they would they we were going to some sort of comic con."
As they near the battlefield Trenton frowns concentrating inwardly to ready his magic feeling the power stirring in the marsh as he draws closer.
"That, or those medieval guys who used to do demos at the library. This could hurt more than a padded stick, though." Even though he can move faster than Trent or Reggy, he'll stay with them for now. "Leorn, should we stick together?"
Leorn looks to you "For now stay close."
After watching the battle unfold your team begins its advance.
Moving quickly you feel slowed by the muck of the swamp making the trek difficult. You move as fast as you can towards the bridge. A handful of lizards break off from defending the flanks to attack your group. Dunnely shouts. "Lookout! Incoming!" Your team moves to engage the enemy. Leorn shouts. "Go! You need to get across the bridge!" The maximum movement you need to get to the bridge is 100 feet. It is difficult terrain so your total movement. If you can make it in one turn, you succeed. Best of luck
Running as fast as she can manage but still keeping pace with the others, Ashley trains her bow on the oncoming 'enemy' and, if any get too close, lets fire, with, ah, fire.
Trent makes his way through the muck his sword held at the ready as he had been taught glancing about until he saw the lizards approch. "Just remember to not hurt them tood badly guys." He winks at his companions before returning his gaze towards the 'enemies' readying his first combat spell.
Reginald trudges very slowly through the muck, clearly being hampered by his heavy suit of armor. He stops, staying still and focusing for a few seconds, before casting his Stone Mace spell. He tries to keep as clear of the enemies as he can while still heading toward the bridge; however, if they get close, he'll be ready to defend himself.
If there's one lizard man in the lead and they're moving quickly, Terry will try to knock it down with fist of wind, to slow down the rest.
The warrior with you fan out to keep the lizards off you. They push and push. A three get around your defenders and are making their way towards you. They are snarling and bearing their teeth and claws, it seems as though they actually mean to kill you.
Will Save DC 10 to overcome fear of the display. Failure means you are dazed. No action.
How do you wish to respond if able?
Will save
As he draws closer Trenton breathes in deeply leveling his sword at the closest snarling lizard he calls to the water around him and then (if Terry has not already knocked the closest down this would go to next one) unleahses a torrent of water at the lizard man.
Water gun at 10ft
Rangeds touch?
Enemies are about 20 feet from you.
Force
Bull Rush
Reginald hesitates as the enemies draw near, wary of their drawn weapons. He thinks to himself, They look vicious; do they really mean us harm?
Hmm tell you what. Miss the 10 but stay above a 5 and you are frightened. Score bellow a 5 on the will check and your dazed with fear.
Will save vs Fear DC10:
Upon seeing what looks like something straight out of Jurrasic Park bearing down on her, Ashley experiences a moment of pure terror, but then the Fire suddenly rages within her, burning away her fear in a flash of protective fury and her mind and voice cry powerfully as one, denying fear, denying death, in one explosive word "NO!".
And in time with this shout, she releases her first ever arrow of fire at a living target, the arrow flying clean and pure, smashing into the chest of her 'foe' with all its possible might.
Fire Bow attack:
Damage:
Round 1:
After freezing up when the demon attacked the tower, Terry is determined it won't happen again. This is it! Now let's see if this works....
Gathering his arcane power, Terry attempts to cast his fist of wind, but the unfamiliar armor binds his arms as he brings them around in a sweep; the spell's energies do not cohere.
You all unleash on the three lizards with your magic. fortunately the elements you all need are handy at the moment. You unleash. However, the results are not quite what you had hoped.
Reggy is frozen in fear as he sees this 7 foot monster out of a horror film bear down on him. Suddenly Gene steps in front and defects the lizards attack with a sword and delivers a blunt blow of her own. The lizard staggers and is stopped in its tracks.
Terry attempts to cast his spell but the armor throws off his casting ability and he fails.
Ashley unleashes a fire arrow that stops the lizard where it stands, but he merely shakes it off and moves in again. "Ashley!" Leorn shouts. He leaps to her rescue taking the club to the side of his head. He holds his ground ready to defend again.
Trent pulls water from the nearby pools and uses his power to funnel it into a preasure tube that knocks the lizard back several feet.
Now the party has stopped moving as they struggle to fend off the more mobile lizards who are pushing hard against the defenders.
Looks pretty hopeless. What can you do against a foe with such an advantage?
Trenton raises his sword and suddenly a bluish light surrounds the blade and then he charges the nearest lizard man.
Swift action arcane pool (1/2)
Regular move
standard attack
Dmg