Hamzan will draw his bow, and looses 2 quick shots at the closest mantis-thing.
Ki point spent...
Damages:
Shot 1:
Shot 2:
If within 30' SA damage
Shot 1:
Shot 2:
Hamzan will draw his bow, and looses 2 quick shots at the closest mantis-thing.
Ki point spent...
1d20+5
1d20+5
Damages:
Shot 1: 1d6
Shot 2: 1d6
If within 30' SA damage
Shot 1: 1d6
Shot 2: 1d6
Lance will move up quick (double move) to grid: P - 9 (oh no, you sunk my battleship!)
That should put me roughly in the grassy knoll a little south of the fence... From there, I will wait till next round...
Germon and Barrett will run forward to P -12. He will then cry out. "Come. There are enemies threatening innocents! Come my comrades! Let us go to their aid!" Germon has activated Barbic performance. +1 to everyone!
Hamzan will draw his bow, and looses 2 quick shots at the closest mantis-thing.
Ki point spent...
1d20+5
1d20+5
Damages:
Shot 1: 1d6
Shot 2: 1d6
If within 30' SA damage
Shot 1: 1d6
Shot 2: 1d6
Hamzan you have -4 to those rolls for two range increments away for your composite shortbow, the monster in front is 175 feet away. So you have a net +2 to those rolls.
Your first shot misses but the second hits the lead monster. It gives a short bellow and you notice something odd about the creatures. They seem to have a number of short quarrels sticking out of them and seem to be moving in a shuffling gate as if they are having a hard time coordinating their limbs.
Saradel yells out They're Ankhegs! They have acidic venom and can spit it as well so be careful! She then shouts a few words in an arcane tongue and moves over to touch Germon on the shoulder. He instantly doubles in size and now towers over even your large barbarian friend.
The Slice looks for somewhere to conceal himself until they get closer where he can do some damage. He will then attack from cover with his sling, before leaping into melee.
Stealth
Ranged attack: Holding till they are within one range increment.
Sling Attack
Sling Damage + Sneak attack if not noticed.
The farmers run screaming away from the Ankhegs, right past Lance and Germon. Following immediately behind them the Ankhegs stop in front of Lance as he is the closest living target to them. At which point the Slice lets loose with his sling...unfortunately the sling went and the bullet stayed. This close you can see several quarrels sticking out of each of them, oozing a green ichor.
Cael will double move to Q-1 and go total defense for the round.
The farmers run screaming away from the Ankhegs, right past Lance and Germon. Following immediately behind them the Ankhegs stop in front of Lance as he is the closest living target to them. At which point the Slice lets loose with his sling...unfortunately the sling went and the bullet stayed. This close you can see several quarrels sticking out of each of them, oozing a green ichor.
I will indeed move from these scum! But first, can you give me coordinates on the map so I can know where I am moving FROM and TOO...
Thank you!
Also, I should be at P -9... not P 9... I don't know if that came across right... As far as I know, these things are at least 120 feet from P -9, so I am just a little out of my reckoning is all... If they covered that distance in one round, that's cool... if not, I would have at least taken a shot at them... Just let me know where they are now, though... and I will move from there.
@ Cael: You can do a single move and cast divine favor but not a double move.
@Lance: Yes they moved up the distance to you at P -9
Round1: Darnail would move to O, -11 in a double move, calling to the fleeing peasants.
"Get behind us, we'll deal with those creatures!"
Drawing his blade as he moves.
@ Cael: You can do a single move and cast divine favor but not a double move.
@Lance: Yes they moved up the distance to you at P -9
I suppose I will just wait until Hazman makes his move... There isn't much I can do anyway; if they can clear that distance in six seconds, I sure as hell can't outrun them...
Anyway, after Hazman makes his move, I guess I'll go next.
Hamzan will move to p -14 and tak a shot at the ankheg in p-8.
...and that's a miss.
Damage
Cael Bellows foul beasts
Cael steps forward with a mighty bellow and brings his giant hammer crashing down upon the creature. It's carapace shatters under the force of the blow and green ichor flies everywhere.
Ok so at the end of round one darnail moved forward and cael dropped on of the Ankhegs with a vicious blow. At the start of round two hamzan missed with his attack. It is now Lance's turn.
The Slice moves to L12 and hides again.
Stealth
Okay...
well, I will just jerk my pistol and go to work...
Moving to N -14
shoot the remaining one, then.
IF I hit...
Germon directs Barrett around behind the bugs. Barrett will move to Q -6. He can make this movement only provoking one AoO.
Barrett Acrobatics to Avoid AoO:
Barrett attack: For:
Germon will then move to fill a four squares O and N in both -11 and -10. Since he is now large his reach is 10 feet.
Germon's attack against the bug Barrett is flanking: +2 more if the flank is allowed. Damage: If flanking, I gain a use of the feat Precision Strike For an Additional:
Round2 (if/when it gets to me.)
Darnail will examine the fleeing group as they move past him.
"Is anyone hurt? Is there anyone else left behind also? Speak up please!"
Init: Hamzan, Lance, Germon, Saradel, Giant Insect Monsters, Slice, Darnail, Cael
Hamzan sees the charging Ankhegs and takes another shot with his bow, missing wide. After Cael dropped the ankheg in front of him last round, Lance moved quickly away before reversing and shooting the remaining ankheg, blowing off one of the things limbs with a wicked shot. The now large Germon moved up and with the practiced ease of a longtime team moved to flank with barrett. Both of them managing to hit, Germon with a huge slash across the creatures chest and Barrett managing to get his teeth around another limb and ripping it off. It is still up but looks horribly wounded.
Saradel looks around for something she can do. Not seeing any immediate option that wont hit an ally, she holds her action.
The Ankheg lets loose a loud hiss and then a sound like steam escaping from a pot occurs as it lets loose a blast of green acid in a stream encompassing Germon, Hamzan, and Darnail.
Reflex save:
grrr so 11 damage for me! 4/15 left.
Germon reflex:
when it is my turn Cael will charge the giant bug thing but before doing so he will say, Come on, you lot, these things are actually quite squishy
Meanwhile, I will reload.
Cael charges forward after the Ankheg spits out its acid and leaps into the air with another overhand swing with similar results to the first Ankheg. Green slimy ichor and carapace go flying and Cael turns back to you all, green slime and blood dripping down his massive frame.
Taking a closer look, you all see that these Ankhegs had been wounded already as there are several crossbow bolts embedded into the soft underbelly. It only takes a moment before you realize that they are obviously of Drow make.
Darnail will examine the 2 carcasses, noting the quarrels.
"This is unexpected." He will murmur to himself.
Turning he will call to the peasants.
"You there! Can you tell us what happened here? Also, are any of you injured?"
Darnail will examine the 2 carcasses, noting the quarrels.
"This is unexpected." He will murmur to himself.
Turning he will call to the peasants.
"You there! Can you tell us what happened here? Also, are any of you injured?"
I call out to Darnail...
"Drow can disguise themselves with magic! Can ye toss up a "Detect Magical" spell on them running away? They may be more then they seem, but don't be gawking... get to it, for gods's sake!" I call out quickly when Darnail shares that information.
The peasants run back when they see that you have dispatched the creatures. One of the peasants, an old man who looks to be in the sunset of life walks up to each of you and shakes your hand. Thank you all so much. Heroes you are! Heroes I say! Saved me son and grandchildren ye did. Names Ren and this be me son Jake, and me grandchildren, Jessup and Tatiana. We ain't hurt, thanks be to you and the gods above. Them two monsters just popped up in the middle o'the corn field shrieking and started chasin us as soon as they seed us. That's the truth or I be a mermaid!
"Interesting, and not so far fetched to be unbelievable. It would seem that They won't simply march and invade, they will weaken resistance in advance. This could be worse then we expected."
Hearing Lance's words, Darnail will nod in consent and murmur Detect Magic, scanning the peasants as well as our two most recent newcomers: Saradel and Hamzam.
"It is good that you are unhurt, but there is no telling if more of those creatures could appear. You all should gather your important belongings and make ready to travel. Saragost's walls will protect you. There is more then a pair of large bugs coming this way.
Germon pulls a bolt out and looks at it in astonishment, he then begins to show an odd sense of excitement. "There are Drow hereabouts. I wonder if they would be willing to aid us against the Deurgar? I know Drow aren't a kind or caring people, but maybe I could reason them into seeing a mutual interest in fending off a common enemy......" Germon ponders for a minute. "Unless the two are working together at which point that presents a problem."
Germon will pull the documents out and examine them to see if there is any hint that the Duergar are working with the Drow.
Germon pulls a bolt out and looks at it in astonishment, he then begins to show an odd sense of excitement. "There are Drow hereabouts. I wonder if they would be willing to aid us against the Deurgar? I know Drow aren't a kind or caring people, but maybe I could reason them into seeing a mutual interest in fending off a common enemy......" Germon ponders for a minute. "Unless the two are working together at which point that presents a problem."
Germon will pull the documents out and examine them to see if there is any hint that the Duergar are working with the Drow.
"So...umm...can any of you heal?"
Darnail will chuckle for a moment.
"Cael, Germon, and myself can, lad. Come here. Brith's Light bless you and warm your soul."
CLW on Hamzan.
Followed by a channel to effect all 3 of us who were breathed on.
"Thank you, sir. I'll try not to get hit next time."
15/15 now!
Germon pulls a bolt out and looks at it in astonishment, he then begins to show an odd sense of excitement. "There are Drow hereabouts. I wonder if they would be willing to aid us against the Deurgar? I know Drow aren't a kind or caring people, but maybe I could reason them into seeing a mutual interest in fending off a common enemy......" Germon ponders for a minute. "Unless the two are working together at which point that presents a problem."
Germon will pull the documents out and examine them to see if there is any hint that the Duergar are working with the Drow.
"Hmm... you may be right, lad... the Drow are known for many things... Aiding villagers from an enemy army is generally something that they aren't known for.... but ye may be the one to persuade them otherwise. Meanwhile, as a suggestion... if ye want to keep talking on how lovely the Drow folk are, mayhap ye don't do it in front of the locals... not all o' these farmers be as progressive and modern-like as ye be on Drow, I suspect... and hearing ye be mates with them... wel, that could land us in a bit of trouble if ye keep saying things like that in front of people... Still, if ye are inclined to think that way... That having a long chat with the Drow folk be bearing fruit... despite the fact that whatever force pushed them there bugs out of the ground to attack most likely used Drow type weapons... Why, it might even be that the Duergar stole Drow crossbow bolts... poisoned them bugs using the stolen bolts... and then pushed them up on the peasents to cause the mischief and foster bad blood between the good farmers and the inoccent Drow folk. Of course, the only real way to be sure on that count is fer someone to go down the tunnels the bugs came out of and explore them propper like. If ye really want to prove yer mates be true and lovely that seems the best way to go about it... gathering evidence and all... Ye could even get yer pup there to smell out the caves fer signs of mischief... be they Drow folk, or any other crawling nasties that pushed the bugs out... Then, when ye get evidence, we better able to use it propper..." I say the last somewhat drolly, watching Germon.
Turning to the Darnail -
"The other lads be done healed propper... ye ready to move on then to warn the village folk? Let 'em know what be comming at their backdoor?"
Waiting for a response from Darnail, I turn to the man who adressed us.
"Pardon, sir... me and me mates on the way to yer town's chiefs. We got business with 'em... need to talk to them as quick as can be. Can ye direct us all to the headman of this berg? We'd be obliged if ye can, by the by... Sure we'd all like to stay a piece, but we be in a bit of a hurry, as is..." I add with a tip of my hat and courteous smile.
At this point another horse comes galloping up the road. As it gets closer you see it is not a horse but a dog the size of a horse carrying a pretty female child with long brown hair, wearing leather armor and carrying a bow and longsword strapped to her back. Again as she gets closer you see she is not a child but in fact a halfling! Ren?!? What in the blazes happened here? She takes in the ankheg corpses and all of you standing there one of you covered in gore.
Ren speaks up and says Damned creatures done burst up right from under the potatoes Apple! If it twerent for these brave souls me and mine'd be dun fer.
Apple looks over to you all and says You have my sincerest thanks good sirs and lady. I am Apple Merrywind, Sheriff of Lichgate. She gives a low bow from the back of her riding dog.
At this point another horse comes galloping up the road. As it gets closer you see it is not a horse but a dog the size of a horse carrying a pretty female child with long brown hair, wearing leather armor and carrying a bow and longsword strapped to her back. Again as she gets closer you see she is not a child but in fact a halfling! Ren?!? What in the blazes happened here? She takes in the ankheg corpses and all of you standing there one of you covered in gore.
Ren speaks up and says Damned creatures done burst up right from under the potatoes Apple! If it twerent for these brave souls me and mine'd be dun fer.
Apple looks over to you all and says You have my sincerest thanks good sirs and lady. I am Apple Merrywind, Sheriff of Lichgate. She gives a low bow from the back of her riding dog.
Darnail will nod at Lance, acknowledging his suggestion with the turn of events.
"Apple? Sheriff you say? That is fortuitous. I am Darnail Sunsworn, and we bring word of an invasion from below the earth."
He will show a hand holding several quarrels pulled from the carcasses.
"Drow and Duergar march on your lands. Your people must evacuate to Saragost if they wish to survive."
At this point another horse comes galloping up the road. As it gets closer you see it is not a horse but a dog the size of a horse carrying a pretty female child with long brown hair, wearing leather armor and carrying a bow and longsword strapped to her back. Again as she gets closer you see she is not a child but in fact a halfling! Ren?!? What in the blazes happened here? She takes in the ankheg corpses and all of you standing there one of you covered in gore.
Ren speaks up and says Damned creatures done burst up right from under the potatoes Apple! If it twerent for these brave souls me and mine'd be dun fer.
Apple looks over to you all and says You have my sincerest thanks good sirs and lady. I am Apple Merrywind, Sheriff of Lichgate. She gives a low bow from the back of her riding dog.
Darnail will nod at Lance, acknowledging his suggestion with the turn of events.
"Apple? Sheriff you say? That is fortuitous. I am Darnail Sunsworn, and we bring word of an invasion from below the earth."
He will show a hand holding several quarrels pulled from the carcasses.
"Drow and Duergar march on your lands. Your people must evacuate to Saragost if they wish to survive."
"Ma'am," I say, with a nod of my head, and tip of my hat.
Hell, it looks like Darnail said all that needs to be said.
Hell, it looks like Darnail said all that needs to be said.
Germon turns to Lance at his comment about the Drows innocents. "In my studies of these folks I have come to realize what I have always feared. They are a heavily misguided people. Most places they are not innocent. I keep trying to cling to the hope that they can change to become decent folk. It angers me that they rarely get the chance. Odds are that the Drow will likely be working with the Deurgar. However, I will not condemn an entire race because of the actions of the majority. I hope to one day save them from their heathen deities and show them how beneficial it can be to walk in the light. Alas. I may be called to raise my sword against them many times before my dreams are realized. For now I dream, and I fight, for the betterment of all and the future I hope to one day create." Germon will look Lance square in the eyes. "I would like to speak with these Drow, and I hope to someday get the chance, but for now, urgency is of the utmost importance and there are peoples lives hanging in the balance. We must act on the knowledge we have now no matter what emotional turmoils I am struggling with. I will not shirk my duties to my fellow man. If they want to foolishly attack innocents, then I will fight against them be they Deugar, Drow, or my own kind. I will not simply let someone bully the innocent. Now, let us move on.
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At Apples approach and introduction Germon will bow "My name is Germon Falleyas and this is my faithful companion. My comrades and I have some dire information." Germon will hold for the documents and read them alound in common for Apple to understand. Once he is finished. "We must prepare ourselves as quickly as possible my lady. Ready what soldiers you have and evacuate the others. We hope to move on to the capital but we want the other towns to be aware and ready in the way that best serves them." Germon will bow again.
Hamzan kind of steps back and watches the interchange between the sherrif and the rest of the party, looking for any oddities in mannerism or choice of words...
Sense motive:
Apple looks stunned for a moment before gathering herself and saying Are you sure? Never mind of course you are, no one in their right mind would make up something like that and the lot of you can't ALL be crazy. We need to bring this before an emergency meeting of the council. I will give my opinion but ultimately it will be up to the council. It might take some convincing to get people to believe enough to leave their homes behind and head south. That is where you mean us to go right? Saragost?