The King's Patron - Dragon Hunters - Fox's Antlers

Game Master Mardavig

Talitha cumi.

Natalya rolls off her horse with practiced grace, but has some trouble bringing her sword into play.

Raven calls forth the power of the Raven Queen to heal Natalya's wounds. Let's say the prompt application of divine energy cuts that str damage down to 2, instead of three.

There are a few boars behind the first ones and they crash on through, one heading directly for Natalya, another aiming a Raven's mount.

The one coming at Natalya trips and actually rolls over, landing next to Natalya, prone. Raven's boar plows directly in to her horse. Make a a DC 12 Ref save.

It's you again.

Guess I'll jump in going west. Kinda appropriate. 5 boars though! Need more!

Grah! Boars. Have bad memories of boars

Jenya manoeuvers Murkey around to get within twenty feet of the one Raven is engaged with and shoots.

Point Blank Shot on Touch with Deadly Aim and Up Close and Deadly: 1d20 + 10 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 1 - 2 = 151d8 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 + 4 + (6, 5) = 22

Jenya cleanly blows the brains of one of the boars out the back of it's head.

Natalya and Raven.

sorry... Z will also join.... if need just make her arive a bit late. Yesterday a HDD failed. So i spent 3 hours trying to get pc up and running again. Was too tired to post :P

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Natalya feels something... Wonderful wash across her as Raven's dark energy blankets the area. With renewed vigor she stabs down hard at the boar before her.

greatsword pa: 1d20 + 6 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 4 - 1 = 21
slashing: 2d6 + 12 - 1 ⇒ (1, 1) + 12 - 1 = 13

Oh dice...really!? Lol

canyou coupdegrace the thing? It is prone.

I honestly don't know, never coup'd anything I don't think! Mardavig, I forgot to subtract str damage so -1 to both hit and damage sorry :s

Reflex DC 12: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

Really dice?

Raven grunted as she hit the ground hard, the weight of her armor adding to the impact. Not letting frustration get the better of her, she stands up, fending off the boars with Ravenclaw, that she had to reach out for and command the spirits near her to give back.

Stand, Fighting Defensively. AC 23. Narrative fluff using Haunted and Mage Hand.

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glad to have you Zartana, feel free to shoot a bolt at a boar if you like.

Natalya deeply wounds the boar before her, it squeals bloody murder.

@Jenya coup de grace requires the victim be helpless, not merely prone. So unconscious or restrained in some way.

Raven takes 4 damage before righting herself and setting herself to complete defense.

Two of the boars have run past you and are not coming back, one is dead, and one is heavily injured, leaving only one more.

The injured boar attacks Natalya, blood in it's eyes and ferocity fueling an attack that is as ferocious as it is pointless.

The Other boar squares off with Raven, but is unable to slip past her defenses.

Your turns again.

Why're they runnin' past us? Jenya wonders.

Holding onto shot until others go to preserver a bit of ammo :)

Raven stares down the boar in front of her, Queen's Rage building inside of her. A heavy breath later, she reaches out with Ravenclaw and draws the edge of the blade towards its hide, a dark energy surrounding it.

Bleeding Touch Attack Melee Touch: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21, Bleed Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2. Remember that any boar touched by her Channeling is also Bleeding for 1 point each round...

Out of the darkness, or what seemed like darkness, an arrow flies to one of the fleeing boars
Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28
Damage : 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

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Charging the boar with lance Etienne tries to skewer it.
Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 172d8 + 24 ⇒ (4, 3) + 24 = 31

Though sure her comrade's assaults have sorely wounded the beast, Natalya has heard stories of these boars fighting on like berserkers though mortally wounded. Taking no chances she plunged her blade back in to the animal.

greatsword pa: 1d20 + 6 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 4 - 1 = 13
slashing: 2d6 + 12 - 1 ⇒ (3, 6) + 12 - 1 = 20

The boar facing Raven begins to bleed out it's ears, eyes and mouth.

Zartana bloodies one of the fleeing boars with a shot from her crossbow.

Etienne chases down one of the fleeing boars (on his WYVERN, I feel like no one has really acknowledged that) and splits is in two with his lance.

Natalya beheads the facing her.

The only one left is the unlucky creature facing off against Raven. Blinded by blood and enraged it tries to gore her with it's tusks. Though it grazes her armour, she suffers no wound.

It's your turn again.

Jenya reloads with powder and shot and fires at the last one.

Point Blank Shot on Touch with Deadly Aim and Up Close and Deadly: 1d20 + 10 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 1 - 2 = 201d8 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 1 + 4 + (1, 1) = 16

Jenya slaughters the last boar. There's meat on the menu tonight. After a day of exploring you enter the Narthropple camp with your boars in tow and a feast is quickly declared.

The gnomes prove exceptional hosts, sharing their fruity brandy and bawdy tales well into the night. The next morning you crawl out of your bedrolls and gather to decide where next to go.

West, along the Skunk river, is the grove of the Nixie, south west is the lair of the mad hermit, south east along the shore of the Tuskwater is the home of the witch.

I guess deeper west so that we don't overlap with the group heading east?

and bow.... she aint your normal drow ;)

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"Thanks for the assist little sister. ", Raven says as she pats Jenya on the shoulder.

Later, as they awaken from slumber, Raven prays to her Queen for Guidance and blessings. "You have seen us through yet another battle and we are much thankful for that. We seek to explore our environs that would further our cause in bringing life to this place. Bless us as we decide how best to proceed. "

When she returns to the breakfast discussion, "Do we know if that witch is a threat or simply someone for our people to avoid? Better yet, the hermit or the nixie? I've only met the witch once and it wasn't a most pleasant experience. "

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Haven't heard of any problems from the witch. I think she just wants to be left alone to be honest. Maybe Miyuki could charm her some but she didn't seem happy about being bothered last time.

A cold breeze descends on Raven as she finishes her prayers, she looks up to see a raven perched on a branch. The bird croaks and then flies northwest.

Enjoying the festivities Miyuki smiles encouragingly at the gnomes and inquires if they have any special abilities?

Well, they are likely to have moved around at least a little since last seen, but some months ago I saw both a shambling mound and a troll to the north-west.

ventures Natalya

We might however be better served by 'starting afresh' and going back to basics, anyone handy with tracking?

she grins

I should say 'handier than me', I've found my own small woodcraft skills easily dwarfed by others in our company, and I defer to their expertise!

"Thank you my Queen. ", Raven says smiling and bowing towards the raven. "Maybe we should head northwest, see if those threats are still there. These others appear to be harmless, but I'd rather not have such as trolls wandering around."

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North West sounds fine to me. I'll take on the tracking Jenya says as she nods to Natalya.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14
Survival: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Of course the gnomish brandy seems to have done a number on her mental acuity at the moment.

The next day you west along the Skunk river. You encounter Melianse the nixie in her pool, surrounded by her newly regrown grove, she greets you as friends and offers you her watery hospitality.

You explore and map the hex and the next day prepared to head west having found no sign of trouble.

Jenya attempts again to track the troll.

Sur: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27

Jenya scours their path for signs of a troll and notices that there are some tracks indicating a troll might be traveling ahead of you towards the west.

Diplo: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15

I'm pretty sure the troll we're searching for headed West. Jenya informs the group.

West sounds good to me

"Troll sounds like worthy enemy! Go West!"

Raven can barely contain her excitement as the thought of a worthy legendary enemy brims on the horizon. "I presume we are prepared to fight such a beast?"

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Well done Jenya, good tracking!

Natalya ponders the party's options

Yes, let's go west. And Raven, that's a remarkably good point, who here can summon or produce acid or fire?

The next day you head west, into the area where Tiressia the dryad is known to make her home.

As you travel through the woods you all hear a sound coming from the brush. There is a roar and then a a large beast leaps from the cover of the forest onto your path. This is a 10 foot long, 1000 lbs. predator, with the face of a human, the body of a lion, it has bat wings and a long tail bristling with spikes.

Despite it's unsubtle approach the creature actually gains top initiative. It's bat wings flap and it leaps into the air and then sails towards Etienne in a swooping glide.

It's human mouth is filled with sharp fans and it catches Etienne in its jaws. He takes 9 damage from the attack. It then flies past him and ends it's move behind your party. It turns to face and roars again, blood dripping from it's maw.

Everyone is on the same initiative, so feel free to act as you prefer.

What the hells is that thing?

Jenya manoevers to get to a 20 foot distance from the beast and fires.

Point Blank Shot on Touch with Deadly Aim and Up Close and Deadly: 1d20 + 10 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 1 - 2 = 281d8 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 1 + 4 + (4, 5) = 23

She sighs. Levels her bow at the creature
"Hope you like idea of being a wall ornament!"
She begins to take aim at the monstrosity

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Jenya's shot hits the beast, blowing a bloody chunk out of it's shoulder. The creatures fixes her with it's hateful gaze, "You will be my next meal," it says.

"It speaks! That's going to make a great centerpiece on your wall Sis!"

Raven begins a prayer to her Queen, "My Lady bring your favor to Zartana. Let her bow strike true and strong."

Cast Divine Favor on Zartana.

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The creature rattles it's spiked tail at you and four spikes fly out.

Two spikes fly toward Jenya. One hits, for 8 damage

One spike hits Raven. 9 damage

One spike hits Zartana. 6 damage

Round 2

You are all up again.

"I do not care, take this. I, Etienne, challenge you to Melee".
Charge and Dragons challenge. All get +2 to hit
Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 112d8 + 24 ⇒ (3, 3) + 24 = 30

Jenya winces with pain as she gets hit with a spike. She reloads with powder and shot.

I don't taste very good ya know. she remarks as she fires again.

Point Blank Shot on Touch with Deadly Aim and Up Close and Deadly: 1d20 + 10 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 1 - 2 = 191d8 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 1 + 4 + (3, 1) = 19

Etienne charges up and challenges the beast. His attack is powerful, but the beast dodges away.

Jenya's attack is not less fearful than the last one, bloodying the beast.

Raven winces as the tail spike strikes her. "Ouch. That almost hurt. " Ignoring it for the time being, seeing that it was going after Jenya, she made her way over to the gunslinger and put a hand on her.

cure light wounds
Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

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Natalya snarls, readying her heavy blade and charging the beast.

greatsword PA: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 2 + 2 = 30
crit confirm: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 2 + 2 = 20
slashing: 2d6 + 12 ⇒ (1, 6) + 12 = 19
crit damage: 2d6 + 12 ⇒ (2, 4) + 12 = 18

if its not dead...

Zartana bites down to keep her focus and takes hershot at her soon to be trophy
Snipe!: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

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a crit fro ma greatsword is not the kind of thing you walk away from. Natalya brings her sword down in a final arc, slicing the beasts head off.

You have slain a manticore.

That night you meet the dryad Tiressi in her grove and she complements you on riding the forest of that beast. She also confirms that a troll has passed nearby of late, going northwest.

That night she shares with you a wine made from maple sap, another delicious and potent concoction. Her satyr lover plays the pipes for you.

If we can start brewing this stuff for trade, along with that gnomish brandy, we'll make a killing on the drink trade alone Jenya observes.

I think NW is fine for everyone right?

Zartana enjoys the hospitality
"Much thanks! Happy to help. And hinting down a troll will be fun" she grins

yup! Thats where we seem to go

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