Tide of Twilight T2 (Inactive)

Game Master Baerlie

"A distraction would serve well and end the conflict before it starts. That's my usual modus operandi."

Or we could tell the elf we've seen it ..?

If you want I'll provide a distraction and make as if i'm going to attempt to setup a rope bridge, while being ready. This will hopefully give enough of a distraction to help Garox.

Sorry, had two store-games on friday and saturday. I thought I could manage to post at least in the evenings, but I was too tired. Everything should be normal again :)

While you discuss what do do with the crocodile and the elf on the other side of the river suddenly you see an arrow flying across, landing in front of your feet.

@Garox: you have to swim (DC15), but it's possible.
@The Maiden: you can also jump

Before Garox was hidden in the underbrush, now he has vanished from sight completely.

Garox takes a running jump and using the stone as a step up, lands on the other side of the water.
acrobatics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Invisible for 1 more round

No worries GM, many of the other games I was in rushed to complete them over the weekend. I figured you were also busy.

This is why I usually work alone. "Go."

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

The Maiden hops and skips across the river, bypassing the elf's silly ambush.

Sterron walks forward a bit a shouts to the elf.

"Hello stranger who fires a warning shot with a bow, we are not hostile so why do you ready to attack us? Can we not parley?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

"I'm hunting lycanthropes in these woods and you look like one of them!" the elf shouts while pointing the next arrow at Sterron.

The crocodile moves to your side of the river.

Changed from hostile to unfriendly, because of the natural 20

Garox tries to climb the tree so he can take out the woman.
climb: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

Am I able to climb the tree and attack the woman? Or just climb to get up to her.

Zar moves up near Sterron, making sure the elf can see that he is not changed.

Good sir or miss, depending on what the voice sounds like my friend here is no lycanthrope. He has simply fallen under some of the power of a ritual that is being performed. You surely feel the tug of the power. We have no quarrel with you, but we will be on our way and stop this ritual before more innocents can be turned by it's vile magic.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 ... oh wow...

Weapon lowered to fight the crocodile if necessary as it clambers up on the bank

I think getting to the tree and climbing would be a double move

"Yes, I can feel it, but it does not affect me. If you befriended these creatures, you will also die like they will!" the female elf shouts and shoots another arrow at Sterron, but hits only a sleeve, it is a silver arrow.
Arrow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

"Get them, Jumblegrin!" she orders her companion.
Handle Animal: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

Round 1
Zarzuket
Jumblegrin
The Maiden
Sterron
Tavariel
Garox

climb: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Garox quietly climbs up the tree and comes up close to the elf.

I think I stay invisible until the start of my next round since I cast it at the start of mine previous round.

Realizing the action started before she was ready, the Maiden emerges near one of the of the trees, preparing herself for a charge.

Double Move

Huh, guess I said something wrong.

Zar sighs as he draws out his wand and sends a bolt of magic spiraling toward the crocodile.

Magic Missle: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

The missile hits the crocodile, causing some minor wounds on it's skin.

Jumblegrin approaches Zarzuket and tries to bite him and grabs a big piece of flesh from his arm.
Bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19 Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

The Maiden and Garox move closer to Tavariel ready to strike as soon as possible.

Round 1
Zarzuket
Jumblegrin -2HP
The Maiden
Sterron
Tavariel
Garox

Studied target on jumblegrin move action

Sterron slashes at Jumblegrin with his Fauchard

Fauchard: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 71d10 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

Sterron studies the movement of Jumblegrin and tries to hit it with his fauchard. Just in this second the crocodile makes an unexpected move and Sterron misses.

Tavariel shoots another arrow at Sterron who tries to kill her beloved pet. The arrow pierces deeply into Sterron's chest.
Arrow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22 Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Round 2
Zarzuket
Jumblegrin -2HP
The Maiden
Sterron
Tavariel
Garox

Garox again appears in sight, right next to the elf woman.
"Should have let us pass unharmed woman." He says before he swings his large hammer her way.
attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 122d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 6) + 6 = 17

There goes his coolness factor :(

Sterron casts cure light wounds on himself as his 1 standard action while disabled, when it gets to his turn of course.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Charis flat out runs to catch up and surround the Elven huntress.
"Now you are surrounded."

AC is 14 this round because loses her Dex bonus while running.

Backpeddling from the bite, Zar focuses on the unseens and opens a small portal between worlds, pulling through another celestial dog.

Get him.

Dog Bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Zarzuket summons a celestial dog and orders it to attack the crocodile. The dog bites the reptile, but it's teeth do not get through the beast's hide.

Jumblering bites back, showing his big, sharp teeth to the celestial dog.
Bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24 Threat confirm: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
Damage normal: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 Damage Crit: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 6) + 6 = 13

The Maiden rushes closer to the elf while Sterron heals his wouds with a wand.

Seeing Sterron already wounded, Tavariel shoots another arrow at him. "I will get my bounty!" This time the arrow goes wide and hits the grass behind Starron.
Arrow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

Garox swings his large hammer at Tavariel, but while trying to keep the balance on the tree he misses his target.

Round 3
Zarzuket
Jumblegrin -2HP
The Maiden
Sterron
Tavariel
Garox

"As you wish."

Nonlethal Unarmed, flanking: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Damage, Sneak Attack: 1d3 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + (6) = 9

Perhaps The Maiden is having trouble adjusting to her new fangs and claws.

Not sure but if she is in reach and she starts shooting arrows I get an aoo?
possible aoo: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 172d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 4) + 6 = 15

Garox uses his small tail to stabilize himself in the tree and starts swinging again at the woman.
attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 182d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 5) + 6 = 14

Oh yeah, forgot she used a ranged weapon like that. If she provoked...

The Maiden, she's up the tree, did you climb the tree? Garox did ;)

Garox reacts fast as he sees the elf loosening an arrow. This time he hits the elf.

Round 3
Zarzuket
Jumblegrin -2HP
The Maiden (unarmed attack)
Sterron
Tavariel -18HP
Garox (hammer swing)

Oops, didn't realize she was up the tree. Guess I'll try to climb up next round.

[ooc]Sorry got lost on who was up and who wasn't[/b]

Seeing his hound sent back with one massive bite, Zar lets loose another blast of magic from his wand as he steps back a few more steps.

Magic Missile: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Zarzuket fires another magic missile at the beast with the big teeth.

Jumblegrin crawls forward and attacks Sterron and pushes it's teeth deeply into Sterron's leg. nothing against you personally, you are the closest target and the crocodile is not very intelligent
Bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22 Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

The Maiden climbs up the tree and tries to hit Tavariel with her fists, but misses.

Round 3
Zarzuket
Jumblegrin -5HP
The Maiden
Sterron
Tavariel -18HP
Garox (hammer swing)

Possible aoo for Sterron with the croc walking through reach weapn threat

aoo Fauchard: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 101d10 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

And then my regular action of 5ft step back and attack

Fauchard attack croc: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 51d10 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

Yes, of course! Thanks for reminding me! And I made a mistake, I read the stats for subtier 4-5. Garox defeated the elf in the trees with his AoO crit.

Sterron attacks the crocodile in front of him twice, but the reptile's skin is thick and deflects the threats.

Round 4
Zarzuket
Jumblegrin -5HP
The Maiden
Sterron
Tavariel defeated
Garox

Noting the elven huntress is defeated, and not having time to disable the traps, the Maiden takes a running leap across the river.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

And lands halfway in the river, soaking wet.

Your master is gone, now go away.

Zar shouts at the crocodile before blasting it with more magic.

Magic Missile: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Garox makes use of his position and attacks the croc with bow and arrow.

bow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
dmg: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

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Zarzuket fires another missile at the crocodile which causes more wounds. The crocodile continues to attack Sterron with his jaws but misses.
Bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

The Maiden tries to get back to fight the croc, but slips on a stone at the river's shore and jumps into the water. Garox shoots an arrow at the croc, but the arrow goes wide and hits the grass next to it.

Round 4
Zarzuket
Jumblegrin -5HP
The Maiden
Sterron
Tavariel defeated
Garox

Sterron moves as if his life were at stake and steps back and attacks the crocodile.

5 foot step back

Fauchard: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 161d10 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

Sterron attacks the croc again, but the fauchard again does not connect.

Round 5
Zarzuket
Jumblegrin -5HP
The Maiden
Sterron
Tavariel defeated
Garox

Can the Maiden get to melee range in a single move? Not sure due to the river. If she can't she'll double move and flank the crocodile.

Ugh, mindless beast.

Zar curses as he fires another round from his wand, continuing to move to keep more space between himself and the creature.

Magic Missile: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Garox shoots another arrow at the croc.
ranged attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 201d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Finally you are able to defeat the croc with three placed attacks. With a last snap the crocodile tries to move back into the water, but The Maiden smacks it from behind and the crocodile stops to move.

combat over

Yay.. onwards to the next beast I can get hit by and miss in combat

With that settled, Charis takes her time disarming the two traps on the bridge, from the other side so it doesn't go off in her face.

"Apologies to you both." The Maiden bows to Sterron and Zar. "Given the situation, a distraction seemed prudent. Apologies if it seemed like we abandoned you."

Sterron casts cure light wounds on himself again

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Sterron could I trouble you for a bit of help. That blasted croc managed to give me quiet the bite.

Zar offers up his wand of cure light wounds for Sterron to use. If you want to use that for yourself and anyone else who needs healing go for it.

"I've already tended myself, but thankyou for the generous offer"

Sterron uses the wand on Zar

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

I don't think anyone else is injured

"Zar would you like me to hold onto this until this is over so I can use it if needed quickly, as approved by you?

If no Sterron gives the wand back

Please do. I should have offered it earlier, but it must have slipped my mind.

"Mad elf." Garox says and ties the woman up.

"Let's continue, we dally enough."

"Yessss-" Charis begins to hiss before stopping herself. "We're losing time."

Greed is all consuming...

You continue to follow the path to Briar Henge and finally reach your destination.

Briar Henge is a bristling fortress. The compound is roughly circular and approximately 100 feet across. The walls are made of tangled thorn bushes twelve feet high, although the compound does not appear to have a roof. The only break in the prickly wall is a gap five feet wide and eight feet high. Hanging ivy covers this doorway and blocks the view of the interior of the compound.

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