The Harbingers

Game Master Nimon

Pretty intense. I'll put that hero point back on my sheet and keep my initiative. I guess its good to have 2 hero points anyway just in case I get close to death =)

Xideus ducks down behind the hard cover, puts his fingers in his ears, grimaces, and prepares for the canons to go off.

Akor shouts "Concentrate fire on the wounded one!! and get to those cannons!!" He launches another arrow at the hurt Calikang 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15 Ranged attack for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

After he attacks, he too will try to duck for cover.

Akor Misses the wounded Calikang.
Hill Giant 4 Fires his cannon from a top the hill, his aim is off and misses the caravan by a few feet. He starts to reload it.

Herani is up next.

We can take these guys down, lets get the Calikang down.

I take careful aim and fire my crossbow at the injured Calikang again. Or if it is down, at the uninjured Calikang.

Attack-Crossbow:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 8

Crit Confirm:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1

No distance attack for Jazismus. Will hold the total defense again this round till he is in melee.

Herani shoots the wounded calikang right through the eye and lays him out. 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15 will save against Herani's demoralization.

Caravan Lead takes careful aim with his rifle(move-action) and shoots at the Hill Giant on the hill to the left. 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

The Giants and Ogres fight on even with the death of one of their Calikang.

Ogre 1 attacks Caravan Guard 2 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22 1d12 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14 damage

Jazsimus is up next.

You can close in on Ogre 1 if you want Jazsimus.

Ogre 2 Charges Caravan Guard 1 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
1d10 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

Hill Giant 2 Fires his cannon. It too falls short. He is readjusting and reloading.

Belros is next.

Trip the closest Ogre if I have one I can reach
Trip 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

If they are out of my reach I will continue to get closer to the cannon shooting ones using available cover so I can let my teammates get a better chance to defend themselves

No closing in this round. Will not wish to give it an "extra" attack with an AoO - since it has reach. Next round if it isn't in melee with Jazismus I will ready a charge action. (For after when it takes an AoO)

Belros Trips Ogre 2.

Caravan Gaurd 2 Shoots the Ogre that charged him point blank with his rifle. 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Calikang 1 Continues to close the distance and is shouting

Xara and Xideus are next.

Seeing the Calikang so close, Xara will dash out from cover and, using the reach of her fauchard, attack the monster.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
Damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

"Blah, blah, blah," Xara responds to the Calikang. "Whatever you said, it should have been a cry for mercy."

Attacking either the Calikang if I can charge him or the ogre nearby.
Scimitar Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
Scimitar Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

"Blah, blah, blah," Xara responds to the Calikang. "Whatever you said, it should have been a cry for mercy."

LOL nice xD not the only poop talker hahaha

I'll see if I can make him write it down with his face after I'm done with this one

I shout:

He is telling them to focus on the stronger people. And to kill everyone for Yugorith, whoever Yugorith is.

Knowledge(local):1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17 <-- about Yugorith

"Yugorith is probably the one we already killed," Xara calls back.

Xara is right, you can tell by the tone that Yugorith probably is refering to her mate

Xara and Xideus Score hits on the Calikang, injuring it.

Caravan Guard 1 Fires at the Calikang continueing to concentrate fire. 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Hill Giant 1 continues to close the distance he is 50' away.

Back to top. I will post a recap when back home. Akor Can post since the Hill Giant 3 is just going to continue to close distance.

We are getting them, the second Calikang should be almost down. Then the Giant.

If one of them is closing in on me, I will run away to where I can continue to shoot my crossbow.

If not:

Attack-Calikang: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Damage:1d8 ⇒ 5

I will attack the fallen giant if I have a turn before him if not then make another Trip if he gets up as an AoO

Attack 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Confirmation 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 + 1d6 ⇒ 4 Electric dmg
IF crit 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Belros Trips Ogre 2.

Caravan Gaurd 2 Shoots the Ogre that charged him point blank with his rifle. 1d20 +3 1d10 +2

Calikang 1 Continues to close the distance and is shouting ** spoiler omitted **
He is 10' from the caravan now.

Xara and Xideus are next.

Caravan Guard 2 had a possible crit... not sure if you missed this?

Good Catch. I'll say he spends a grit to confirm(I think that is one of the options for gunslinger, if not well call it a fragile hollow point bullet.) 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10

Recap/Status From Last Round
Hill Giant 3- 22 140' away
Akor- 21+ Fired and missed.
Hill Giant 4- 21-Readying cannon on top hill to right
Herani- 20 Fired at Calikang 2/ attempted demoralize
Caravan Lead- 19 Hit Hill Giant with cannon on Left
Ogre 1- 18+ In melee with Caravan Guard 1
Calikang 2- 18- Dead
Jazsimus- 17 Cover and defensive position(24 AC)
Ogre 2-13+ Dead
Hill Giant 2-13- Readying cannon on top hill to left
Belros -11 Tripping Ogres repeatedly
Caravan Guard 2-10+ Finished off Ogre 2
Calikang 1-10- Full out run to boulder(no dex) 10' away
Xara- 8 Hard Cover
Xideus-7 Hard Cover
Caravan Guard 1-*Looks badly wounded, In melee with Ogre 1,
Hill Giant 1-5 closed distance 50' away

Ok Akor still needs to give me an action for this round.
Hill Giant 4 finishes his reload of his cannon
Herani Fired her crossbow, but missed
Caravan Lead Fires again at giant with cannon to left 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Ogre 1 Continues to assualt Caravan Guard 1 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17 1d12 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Belros The one you triped died, you will have to move a bit to be in range of Ogre 1 or the Calikang 1.

Jazsimus is next

Caravan Guard 1 is down. How do you guys know if you rolled a crit befor posting? I always have to post and wait to see what comes up, I am not as good with this as I would like to be.

Caravan Guard 1 is down. How do you guys know if you rolled a crit befor posting? I always have to post and wait to see what comes up, I am not as good with this as I would like to be.

I post and then edit it if there was a crit ^^ to add stuff.

Well I will move a bit to hit the prone ogre, but not close enough to be 10ft of the calikang

Caravan Guard 1 is down. How do you guys know if you rolled a crit befor posting? I always have to post and wait to see what comes up, I am not as good with this as I would like to be.

I always hit preview - if it is a crit, I add the crit confirm and damage, if it is a really bad roll, I usually add a poor attempt at comedy.

What Herani said. I preview pretty much every post, so I can read it properly formatted and make sure everything is ok.

I'm off to bed, will post morrow

Cool didn't know preview showed dice results too. Thanks

Seeing a guard in trouble Jazismus acts without thinking. He charges forward and when in range lunges at the beast.

Charge 60' hope he is in range. 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
DMG 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

According to the preview I missed the crit by one. Thanks for the info this will come in handy.

Jazismus Charges and successfully injures Ogre 1
Hill Giant 2 finishes reloading his cannon.
Caravan Guard 2 Sees his companion down and attackes Ogre 1. 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Belros is next.

Xideus keeps an eye on the canon wielders in the hills as he fights with the Calikang.

Scimitar Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
Scimitar Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Akor takes aim at the incoming Calikang and let's go another arrow 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18 Ranged attack for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Xideus Missed the mighty Calikang
Akor Hits the Calikang
Caravan Guard 2 Shoots at the Calikang 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 Damage
Calikang 1 Retaliates against Xideus with all 6 fists
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25 *no crit since natural attack
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

1d8 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 Damage(assumeing only one of those hits)

Xara is next
Belros still need action from you for this round

If she can five foot step to flanking position first she will. Either way, Xara brings her blade down again at the calikang.

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
Damage just in case: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Xara Steps to the Calikang,but misses.
Hill Giant 1 Charges Caravan Lead. 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27 1d12 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13 damage 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18 to confirm 1d12 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Caravan Guard 1 Stabilize check 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

Caravan Lead is down as the Hill Giant creats a large gash on his arm and torso with a Giant blade.

Back to top. Belros still need action for last round.
Hill Giant 3 is 50' away, will be in charging distance next round.

Akor can start us out. here is another recap

Recap/Status From Last Round, Hill Giant 3 is current to this round
Hill Giant 3- 22 50' away
Akor- 21+
Hill Giant 4- 21-Cannon reloaded
Herani- 20 Fired at Calikang 2/ attempted demoralize
Caravan Lead- 19 Hit Hill Giant with cannon on Left
Ogre 1- 18+ Layed out Caravan Guard 1, in melee with Jazsimus
Jazsimus- 17 charged Ogre 1
Hill Giant 2-13- Cannon reloaded
Belros -11 Did not give action yet *just so I know
Caravan Guard 2-10+ Fireing at Calikang
Calikang 1-10- In Melee with Xara and Xideus
Xara- 8 Melee with Calikang 1
Xideus-7 Melee with Calikang 1
Caravan Guard 1- continues to bleed on the ground(not stable)
Hill Giant 1- layed out Caravan Lead with massive twohanded sword.

38/48 HP
In a dexterous dance of weaves and bobs, Xideus manages to dodge the first attacks, but when the fourth fist swings down upon him he is caught off-guard. The Calikang's fist slams into his chest, but the Magus slides away, narrowly avoiding the last two attacks.

"Ooomph. You'll pay for that!" Xideus brings his scimitar around, ready to strike again.

Maybe we should run? OR... maybe... We should stand and fight!! Then we can loot all these dead caravan guards and take their rifles (which are very valuable) and the goods they are transporting and sell 'em =)

How badly hurt does the Calikang look?

I did post something I suppose th post monsta got it...

I was going to try and get closer to the cannons to stop them of course using cover

there is a slight path to the hill tops on the left, but you will have to do a flat run to make it.

We can get these guys, one Calikang down, Ogres down, lets finish the others and then get the cannoners.

Attack-Calikang: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Damage:1d8 ⇒ 4

Akor I will fill you into the round once you post again.
Hill Giant 4 Fires off his cannon 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12 to hit wagon 2d12 + 10 ⇒ (4, 8) + 10 = 22 damage The shot goes high screeming over your heads.
Herani Hits the Calikang square in the chest.
Carvan Lead Continues to try and take down a cannoneer.1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 spends grit to confirm 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 He kills his target finally, just befor he can fire his cannon.
Ogre 1 Engages Jazsimus 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14 to hit 1d12 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13 damage

Jazsimus' is up + Akor and Belros for this round.

The old caravan lead, who seems to have transformed from grumpy old dwarf to combat expert shouts at the Calikang

1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26 Will save vs Demoralize at having lost half her force and mate.

The Varisian will once more call upon his goddess to fill him with momentary fury and shoots the Calikang another two times Attack 1 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16 for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 Attack 2 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19 for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Down to 1 Hero Point.

The Ogres and hill giants flee, only to be shot in the back by Gurney.

Gurney rushes over to his fallen comrades and trys to stop their bleeding. Caravan Guard 1 is beyond saving and dies. Caravan Guard 2 stabilizes. Good thing I got some extra hands on this. No wonder they attacked, these Giants are half starved. They normaly don't attack this far east. Lack of food must have made them desperate. These cannons though, they are some of the ones missing after the raid by them tribals we had a few months back. I wonder if they be working in cohoots. Gurney says stroking his beard.

Well, in any event, you more then did your share of the fighting, I will raise your wage once we get to Drogon Hold. Lets hurry befor more come

Other then a very large two-handed sword, there is not much to take from the corpses of Ogres, Giants and Calikang. You can tell they are very thin to the point of being sickly for their species.

When you get to town you are each paid 50g, which is a lot more then previously agreed on.

I am going to fast forward now since I will be at school all day tommorow and it might be a full day befor I can post again. If you wanted to buy anything at Drogon Hold you may, any non-magical item found in the Core, APG, and fire arms are here. Firearms and ammo are 10% cheaper here than what is listed in UC.

YOU ENTER THE WORLD INFLUENCED BY MAGIC ONCE MORE!

You are all traveling to Nex with another caravan that trades with a border town there, when it hits you like nothing you have ever felt.
All of you hit the ground in pain(yes even you Belros since you have Ki). You drink your potions and...

I will go down the list, since each of you will experiance something unique