The Outpost

Game Master vonklinen

Lilly sighs as she turns to look at the others in her group, specifically the half-orc. "Does anyone understand what he just said?"

Thaane walks undeterred. Even the giant shadow of a some kind of giant hawk flying above him was not enough to grab his attention. Halfway after the last garrison, he notices a small hole in the wall of the cliff next to the road. He stops to check it out and realizes that the hole grows larger as one pushes through it. Eventually the floor ends and water can be heard running below. Thaane secures his gear to himself and then takes the plunge down the hole inthe floor along the rock formation which acts as some sort of slide.
He struggles to grasp for air several times.

Two large waterskins attached by a rope serve as a makeshift flotation device as he is swept along the underground stream.

LOL! I suppose that would work as well.

Where the heck did he get the fruit from? õ_0

"It seems they have the same contract as we, but on behalf of their warchief," Khartelosch replies wearily. "I see little choice but to give them a swift end, as they've just sent a signal."

"Yeah? You're sure, right?" Tress asks. "Don't want folks saying later that I messed things up for us if I go in and gut 'em."

What is the current range to the orcs? How many of them are there?

Khartelosch nods solemnly but clearly to Tress, as he moves with surprising alacrity to flank the nearest orc with her, his hammer at the ready.

Ibrah walks 30 feet and fires an arrow at the distant orcs. DM, not sure if you want me to use my 210 foot and following attack rolls from earlier or roll new ones.

We're still 240 feet away, right? Not sure how many rounds it will take for my companions to each them. I'll continue firing every 30 feet until they become engaged with my companions, at which point I'll stop firing to avoid the penalty.

What is the current range to the orcs? How many of them are there?

You are about 60 feet from the orcs who now posture to meet you.

Ibrah walks 30 feet and fires an arrow at the distant orcs. DM, not sure if you want me to use my 210 foot and following attack rolls from earlier or roll new ones.

We're still 240 feet away, right? Not sure how many rounds it will take for my companions to each them. I'll continue firing every 30 feet until they become engaged with my companions, at which point I'll stop firing to avoid the penalty.

You can roll two more ranged attacks, no penalty if you want as well as your party members. I will roll initiative tonight.

Longbow: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 171d8 ⇒ 7
Longbow: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 31d8 ⇒ 8

After firing off his shots, Ibrah puts his bow away and pulls out his Glaive.

"Come on, then, you gutless pigs!" Tress shouts as she moves to meet the Orcs, a feral grin on her face. "Suuuu-EEEE~!" As she halts, she mutters Words of Power, all without losing that mad grin -- and then makes an utterly obscene gesture at the Orcs, which should easily cross the language barrier.

Tress moves 30 ft. closer to the Orcs and casts Shield. She is ready to meet the first Orc to attack.

Silvash fires off two shots staying behind the others.

Mwk. Composite Shortbow (Str +2): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24 Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Mwk. Composite Shortbow (Str +2): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21 Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Silvash sighs at Tress' obscene behavior and says You're not better behaved than they are! What are you going to do next, turn around and moon them?

"Nah, I want to keep an eye on them so I can stab 'em one when they come running up," Tress replies, sounding almost absent-minded.

Translation: no point in double-moving over to them and not being able to attack when I get there. ^^;

I will also slip forward 30 ft and enhance my defenses with a shielding maneuver. aka a shield spell as well.

Tress initiative: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

Khartelosch initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23

Silvash initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

Verrin Kord Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Lillyanna Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23

Ibrah initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Orcs Initiative: 1d20 ⇒ 9

Round 1

Lillyanna

Silvash (First shot hits and orc and staggers him slightly)

Khartelosch

Tress defense

Ibrah (first shot drops an orc dead)

5 Orcs (4)

Verrin Kord defense

1d20 - 3 ⇒ (19) - 3 = 16

With a bit of luck, Thaane is spit out of the underground rapids without drowning into a murky pool of water In the desert sand. He sits up to take stock of his surroundings and immediately notices the dust cloud carrying orcs on dire wolf mounts headed towards him. He fumbles to unwrap his weapons as they close in on him looking to be in a hurry to get somewhere else. He decides to take a defensive measure and unleashes a cloak of darkness surrounding him, drawing on his supernatural curse to protect him.

Following Tress's lead, Khartelosch casts protection from evil on himself and moves into flanking position with Tress.

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

1d20 - 1 ⇒ (6) - 1 = 5

Six orcs are riding by as the noticed the drenched and tired figure in the pool surrounded by a cloud of darkness. Two riders double back and dismount, each grabbing a f alchion off of their mounts. Four riders continue towards the fray that they were beckoned towards.

Unsure of the boiling dark cloud, the orcs take a defensive stance and slowly approach the pool.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

A crack rings out.

1d8 ⇒ 7

A shot fired from Thaane's pistol drops the first orc. The second one charges.

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

The orc swings wildly at the darkened area as another crack rings out.

1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

The bullet misses this time and the Orc gets a better idea where the person might be.

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

confirm critical: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

Damage: 2d4 + 1 ⇒ (4, 4) + 1 = 9

The orc slashes Thaane deeply through the studded leather into the chest.

Remaining in the dark obscure shadow, Thaane utters a quick incantation to the orc.

1d20 - 1 ⇒ (7) - 1 = 6

The orc pauses, growls and resheaths the f alchion, mounts his wolf and tears off toward his comrades.

What appears to be a giant bird of prey flies high over the head of the party. It circles once and then disappears.

Round 1

Lillyanna

Silvash (First shot hits and orc and staggers him slightly)

Khartelosch

Tress defense

Ibrah (first shot drops an orc dead)

5 Orcs (4)

Verrin Kord defense

Waiting on action from Lillyanna

The 4 orcs rear back and throw javelin. Each at a different target after moving towards party, bolstered by the assurance of imminent backup.

Attack on Kharte: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14

Attack on Tress: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Attack on Silvash: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Attack on Verrin: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15

All javelins miss their targets, sticking into the sand diagonally. The party notices four more riders approaching.

proceed to round 2 actions

"Cut them down before their buddies get here!" Tress roars -- and she charges, lashing out at the first Orc to come within range.

Attack roll 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23 for 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Crit threat! Attack roll to confirm: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 for 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 damage.

If anyone moves along to flank, please add +2 to attack rolls. ^^

Meanwhile, a rider wreaking of ale tears out of the open portcullis of the keep to catch up with the caravan.

Lilly takes a shot at an Orc with her bow and complains. "I knew we just shoulda killed them rather than talk."

aiming for one not in melee yet
attack 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
damage 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

The winged figure lands next to the injured Thaane, who is clutching his chest. He hands him a potion. Thaane drinks it.

1d8 ⇒ 5

He hands him another one.

1d8 ⇒ 7

Thaane drinks.

How come every time I run into you, you are injured or nearly dead? asks the winged man.

It's good to see you too, Laholm. sarcastically replies Thaane.

It's not easy making friends for you is it Thaane? asks Laholm.

I have enough friends. He replies.

Laholm pulls a wand from his belt and waives it. All of a sudden an invisible beast lifts up Thaane and takes off in the direction of the orcs.

Bewildered, Thaane yells back I don't ride beasts!

YOUR WELCOME! Replies Laholm.

Round 1

Lillyanna (Lilly places a hard shot into the shoulder of an orc ready to release a javelin)

Silvash (First shot hits and orc and staggers him slightly)

Khartelosch defense

Tress defense

Ibrah (first shot drops an orc dead)

5 Orcs (4)

Verrin Kord defense

Round 2

Lillyanna

Silvash drops a charging orc with an arrow to the face.

Khartelosch

Tress Her scimitar finds its mark and downs the dirty beast.

Ibrah

4 Orcs

Verrin Kord

Lilly takes a shot at an Orc with her bow and complains. "I knew we just shoulda killed them rather than talk."

aiming for one not in melee yet
attack 1d20+4
damage 1d8+2

You get another turn

Silvash shoot an orc not in melee.

Mwk. Composite Shortbow (Str +2): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13 Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

With our movement forward and theirs, I am assuming we have closed the sixty foot difference. If not, ignore my 2nd swing and the 1st is one higher, I think I have a round or two left on my sword enhancement. will reapply if not.

Verrin steps in to the line of orcs, attempting to draw their ire from away from the his companions, as their armor will surely make them easy targets. Within reach now, he unleashes a flurry of stabs at the nearby orcs

attack1anddamage: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 211d8 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
attack2anddamage: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 101d8 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Lillyanna takes another shot at the orc.

attack 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
damage 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

"It's clear then that we are at odds with one another and only one of us can prevail."

Khartelosch swings my hammer at one of the orcs that may or may not be flanked (if so, add +2).

attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22 dmg: 1d12 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

Lillyanna's shot goes wide. Khartelosch delivers a crushing blow to the chest of the third orc as Verrin fatally stabs the final monstrosity and 4 more orcs ride up on dire wolves, with a fifth right behind them.

Closing in on the last orc is some figure clad in black with arms akimbo moving horizontally at great speed as if flying feet first.

I'll roll initiative again on the computer here soon.

Do I have an action yet? I can't tell.

Do I have an action yet? I can't tell.

Sorry Ibrah, I accidentally skipped your turn. You can go first in the next round.orcs are charging you on mounts.

Want to just use the second attack roll from this post as my action?

Longbow: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 171d8 ⇒ 7

Longbow: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 31d8 ⇒ 8

After firing off his shots, Ibrah puts his bow away and pulls out his Glaive.

The shot missed anyway, but this way I'd already have my melee weapon out.

Want to just use the second attack roll from this post as my action?

Ibrah Narishtahir wrote:

Longbow: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 171d8 ⇒ 7

Longbow: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 31d8 ⇒ 8

After firing off his shots, Ibrah puts his bow away and pulls out his Glaive.

The shot missed anyway, but this way I'd already have my melee weapon out.

Yes, good idea.I want to see that glaive in action.

Tress initiative: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

Khartelosch initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Silvash initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

Verrin Kord Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Lillyanna Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

Ibrah initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Thaane initiative: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Orcs initiative: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (20) - 1 = 19

Dire wolves initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

Round 1

Tress

Orcs

Silvash

Lillyanna

Thaane

Dire wolves

Verrin Kord

Ibrah

Khartelosch

Why roll Initiative again?

Preferring to keep out of Melee range with the powerful orcs, Lilly shoots one with her bow again.

attack 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
damage 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

I thought it might be necessary because I added new character and baddies to the combat, but I could have just slid them into the old line-up.