The Laughing Wolf Inn

Game Master Thomi Gallowshade

What is the knowledge roll we need to make for these beasts?

Knowledge (nature)

Fener moves to L8 and casts Shillelagh on his Quarterstaff.

Rudy moves to J9

Fener moves behind one of the rocks and makes a complicated hand motion while muttering a phrase. His quarterstaff pulses, and then starts to glow with a divine light. Rudy, his animal companion, accompanies him to that location.

I stealthily move to L6 and take my shortbow and fire an arrow at Canine #1.

Stealth: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Then I quickly conceal myself behind the rock.

Imowen stealthily sneaks up and fires an arrow. It streaks across the trail and strikes Canine #1 for 3 points of damage! The beast howls and snarls, two arrows sticking out of its chest!

Flug detaches his crossbow from his backpack in one smooth action, taking a bolt from his quiver with the same. He raises the weapon then takes a step to adjust his aim before firing the weapon in a straight path at one beast.

Handy FAQ explaining how drawing weapons take a move action and not a standard as affected by my Haunted curse!

Flug takes a five-foot step from N-2 to M-1 and attacks creature #2 with his light crossbow.
Attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 7
Critical Confirmation: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16
Critical Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 4

Death will be swift, foul beasts!

Gezzo roars as he advances towards the wolves. He takes station next to Sirena and runs his hand across his blade.

Come to me and meet by blade.

Cast Judgement: Justice (Swift action). Move to J6. Cast True Strike.

Thorgrim moves to H6, attaches his shield on the way, draws a javelin and throws it at Canine 1

attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Flug fires a bolt at Canine #2. It flies unerringly and slams into the creature's chest causing 11 points of damage! The creature howls in pain!

Gezzo advances toward the creatures, and strengthens the potential of his first attack.

Thorgrim moves forward and launches a javelin at Canine #1, but the creature is moving so fast that the projectile misses the target.

Nastrod's and Argyros' move/action will conclude the first phase of Round 1. Then the creatures do their moves and actions.

Argyros moves toward the approaching wolves, sketching a brief series of glowing runes in the air. After a few seconds, the rune fade.

Move to F6, cast shield, swift action: arcane pool = +1 scimitar, scimitar held in both hands after spell is completed.

Argyros casts a spell and advances toward the creatures, sword at the ready.

Will: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23

[dice=Will]1d20+3

Natural 20! Woot! High 5's all around!

Nice roll! and Flug with the crit too!

Moving on, and doing a turn for Nastrod...

Nastrod unlimbers his greataxe and advances toward the foes, ending his move at H-7.

Enemy Turn:

Canine #1 attacks Nastrod 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14 and successfully bites him for 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 5 points of damage! Nastrod views the creature in a fearful manner Will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 and becomes PANICKED, throwing his greataxe down and preparing to run away!

Canine #2 attacks Thorgrim 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21 and lands a bite that does 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 5 points of damage! Thorgrim views the creature in a fearful manner (make a Will save).

Canine #3 attacks Argyros 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18 and tears into him causing 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 2 points of damage. Argyros successfully holds his ground, not giving in to his fear.

Canine #4 attacks Argyros 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14 but bumps into Canine #3 which causes it to miss.

You hear more howls, and two more beasts burst from the trees! Canine #5 has an arrow sticking out of its side...

* * * The map is updated! * * *

Start of Round 2

Sirena moves to H-4 and lets an arrow fly at Canine #2 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9, but the arrow misses!

Gezzo moves to Nastrod's side and swings his greatsword.

Switch to Judgement:Destruction (swift move), move to H8 and attack canine 1.

Attack: 1d20 + 20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 20 + 4 = 30
Damage: 1d10 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 1 = 13

Will, if needed: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Fener yells to Rudy Attack! Go help Argyros!

Rudy moves to F8 leaping over wolf 1 and attacks wolf 4.

Aerobatics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12 (avoid attack of opportunity)

attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23 ( with flanking)
damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Fener yells I must destroy these unnatural beasts! and charges to H8 attacking wolf #1

attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 = 7

Will saves if needed.

Fener Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Rudy Will: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

All the 20's have been used up..... The universe seeks balance.

Gezzo raises his greatsword overhead and swings it in a powerful arc down on Canine #1 with such force that it cuts the creature in half, killing it instantly!

Rudy leaps over the carcass of Canine #1 and attacks Canine #4, ripping into it and causing 6 points of damage!

Fener charges to attack Canine #1, but sees it collapse from Gezzo's blow, so he turns and attacks Canine #2, hitting it with a mighty blow for 7 points of damage! The creature howls and then collapses dead.

Map note: Canines #1 and #2 are deceased.

Fener and Rudy view the remaining canines in a fearful manner. Fener manages to control his fear, but Rudy yowls and prepares to run away! Gezzo manages also to control his fear.

That attack should have missed me. I have a 19 AC with Shield up. I updated my AC in the status spoiler.

Narrowly avoiding the wolf's attack, Argyros attempts to run the beast through with Llafn Du.

arcane strike, two handed swing.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

That attack should have missed me. I have a 19 AC with Shield up. I updated my AC in the status spoiler.

Narrowly avoiding the wolf's attack, Argyros attempts to run the beast through with Llafn Du.

Argyros, you are correct, the attack of creature #3 would have missed - my bad. I presume you are attacking #3...

Argyros swings at Canine #3, but his attack misses!

Flug steps to the side, reloading his crossbow, and takes another shot.

Flug reloads, takes a five-foot step from M-1 to L-1 and attacks creature #4 with his light crossbow.
Attack: 1d20 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 1 - 4 = 16
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 2
Critical Confirmation: 1d20 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 1 - 4 = 2
Critical Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 2

will save: 1d20 ⇒ 10

Flug fires another crossbow bolt, at Canine #4. The bolt strikes the creature for 2 points of damage!

Thorgrim views the creatures with fear, but manages to control his emotions.

Sirena Will Save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
Sirena is visibly afraid of the creatures, but manages to keep her emotions in check.

Thorgrim draws his battleaxe, and flies off the handle. Moving to G7 and attacks Canine 4.

Rage
attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

This die hates me!

Nästród swings his greataxe at the wolf in front of him.

attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
damage: 1d12 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Critical Confirmation: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Critical Damage: 1d12 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Critical Damage: 1d12 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

I move to F5 and launch an arrow from my shortbow at Canine #5.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Thorgrim steps forward and swings at Canine #4 with his battle axe, but the creature is able to evade the blow!

Imowen moves past Sirena and launches an arrow at Canine #5. The arrow flies true, striking the creature near the location of the other arrow sticking out from its side for 4 points of damage.

Imowen views the creatures with fear. Make a Will save.

Affected by fear and becoming Panicked in Round 1, Rudy and Nastrod flee this round. Each can make a Will save to see if they recover.

Rudy flees to P-8, and Nastrod drops his weapon and flees to N-6.

Enemy Turn:

Canine #3 attacks Argyros 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18, but he is able to fend off the attack!

Canine #4 attacks Thorgrim 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17 and successfully finds a chink in his armor and bites him 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 for 3 damage!

Canine #5 charges into Fener 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3, snarling and snapping for 3 damage!

Canine #6 makes a beeline for the horse, ending its move at J-13.

* * * Start of Round 3 * * *

Rudy and Nastrod must make Will saves before deciding their moves.

Sirena yells, There's one heading for the horse! She nocks another arrow, moves to J-5 and lets it fly 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9, but the creature is moving too fast and the arrow flies high.

* * * The Map is Updated * * *

Rudy makes a Will Save.

Will: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Really.... come on!!!!!

Fener swings at Wolf #5. Yells Rudy you big Chicken!!! Protect the horses!!! I should have gotten a cat!!!!!

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 3) + 4 = 11

Gezzo turns his head in the direction Sirena fires her arrow. He quickly changes his attention and starts heading toward the beast.

Stop running and meet your fate, dog!

As he closes in on the canine, he flings an orb of green liquid.

Swift action switch Judgement: Justice. Move to K11. Cast Acid Splash.

Attack: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 2 + 1 = 20

Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 1

Continuing his dance, Argyros side steps into a more favorable position as he swings once more at a slightly more distracted opponent.

5' step to E6, arcane strike, two-handed attack on wolf #4

Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

You'll have flanking if wolf #4 is still up Fener

Fener brings his quarterstaff down on the head of Canine #5, crushing its skull into fragments and killing it!

Rudy whines and howls and keeps on running away, his tail between his hind legs!

Gezzo moves to J-11 (it would take a full round to crawl up on that big rock at K-11) and flings acid at Canine #6, hitting it for 1 point of damage!

Argyros grips his weapon with both hands and slams it down on Canine #4, cutting off its head and killing it instantly!

Canines #4 and #5 are slain. The other two are barely touched...

Flug dashes out from behind the two rocks acting as his cover, moving across the road to stand near the horse, ready to protect it.

Flug double-moves to P-11.

Nästród tries to shake off this strange fear that has overcome him.

Will Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Thorgrim looks over at the commotion by the cart, sees the uncontested canine. DIE!! ME NO PULL CART!

Move to K-12 and hit it with my axe

attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

[spoiler=status]
Hp: 12
AC: 17
Rage: 5
[/spoler]

I make a will save.

Will: 1d20 ⇒ 18

Gezzo enviously watches Thorgrim stride past him on his long barbarian legs to reach the beast first.

Leave some for me!

In a burst of speed, Flug maneuvers to cut off the creature heading toward the horse. Thorgrim runs toward Canine #6 and delivers a mighty blow causing 8 points of damage!

Nastrod continues to quake in fear, and keeps on running! The panic will end after this round - but you are going to be quite a ways away...

Imowen feels great fear dealing with the creatures, but she is able to keep it in check.

Imowen, you still have a move/action available.

Nästród is angry at himself for not being able to control his fear despite his desire to help the others.

I quickly nock another arrow in my shortbow and aim it at Canine #3, hopefully killing it.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Imowen fires an arrow at Canine #3. The arrow strikes it for 3 points of damage!

Enemy Turn:

Canine #3 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15 snarls and attacks Argyros, and again he is able to fend off the beast's gnashing teeth!

Canine #6 whirls 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13 on Thorgrim and tries to bite him, but misses!

* * * Start of Round 4 * * *

Sirena has a clear shot at Canine #3, and she launches an arrow 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14 from her longbow at it. It strikes true 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 for 3 points of damage!

The Panicked condition wears off for Rudy and Nastrond.

The Map Is Updated!

I rapidly launch another arrow at Canine #3.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Another arrow from Imowen zips through the air and strikes Canine #3 for 5 damage! It is starting to look like a rabid, putrid bloody pin cushion!

Continuing to circle the injured wolf, Argyros swings at it one more, driving his Llafn Du deep into the beast's chest.

5' step to D7, arcane strike, two-handed attack

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Pulling Llafn Du from from his felled opponent, Argyros pauses to asses the fight.