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DM Black Fang is currently without both a car (needed to get to his job) and an Internet connection outside of going to a coffee shop. He's working on both of these problems, and will be happy to resume the game when at least one of them is solved. (Car likely comes first, but makes it easier for him to go to a coffee shop.)

Thanks for the update. Looking forward to continue with the campaign.

Just got back in the door an hour ago :)

Real life is forcing me to postpone this game. I'll post again when I'm able to get things up and running again.

Okay, sounds good. This time of year always gets busy for everyone, so in the event we do not re-commence prior to 2012, I hope every one has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Karg will ride right up beside the gnoll and will shout down, "Stop, surrender and you may yet live!"

Karg and Spitz will double move to the square directly below the gnoll, so if he moves more than 5', he will drawn an AoO. Moving to that square though, will have drawn an AoO from the gnoll.

Karg and Spitz will attempt to defeat the gnoll in front of them.

Spitz bite attack:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Bite damage: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Greatsword attack, power attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (5, 5) + 9 = 19

I believe we are waiting on Blackfang to post for Priggle.

Karg will direct Spitz to attack the same gnoll again, which is now injured.

Spitz bite attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Bite damage: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Karg will attack the uninjured gnoll.

Greatsword attack, power attack: +5 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (4, 4) + 9 = 17

Concerned that both of their attacks failed, Karg backs Spitz up 5'.

I realize Karg sort of jumped the gun by going before the hyenas, but I don't think anything they would have done would have affected what Karg did on his turn? In an effort to help move things along...

Initiative - Round 4
Schmitty..17..done
Hyenas..17..
Karg..11..done
Priggle..10..
Evan..8..
Gnolls..7..
Niko..7..
Moneta..5..

Karg releases some of Gorum's divine magic into Spitz. Loose Magic Weapon Spell to spontaneously cast Cure Light Wounds.

1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Karg then drives Spitz forward in a charge at the bow wielding gnolls.
Spitz charge attack: +4 bite, +2 charge 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Bite damage: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Karg slams his greatsword down hard towards the gnoll below him.

Attack: greatsword +5, power attack -1, destructive smite, mounted +1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Damage: strength +6, power attack +3, destructive smite +1: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (3, 2) + 10 = 15

In the event, the gnoll is still standing, Spitz will try to finish him off.

Spitz bite +4: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Damage: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Karg will then flick the reigns of Spitz, and urge him forward 50' towards the two gnolls that are now in front of the cart.

I beleive we are at the top of Round 3 and waiting for Schmitty and then the hyenas to go?

Not to worry, Karg plans to get into the wagon action on his turn. I don't believe the horses pulling the wagon can run at x4 speed, where-as Karg's camel can. Also, depending what Karg sees happening on the wagon, he hasn't ruled out that Priggle may be working with the gnolls.

Karg will guide Spitz straight foward at the two gnolls 40' in front of them. Karg and Spitz will attack in unison.

Greatsword +5, power attack -1, destructive smite, mounted +1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Damage +6, power attack +3, destructive smite +1: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (6, 5) + 10 = 21

Spitz bite +4: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Damage: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Greatly angered at the large chunk of meat taken out Spitz, Karg mightily descends his greatsword down at the hyena.

Greatsword +5, power attack -1, destructive smite, mounted +1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Damage +6, power attack +3, destructive smite +1: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (6, 6) + 10 = 22

Karg will wait 4 rounds after he casts his last spell to give time for everyone else to decide what they are doing. Then with greatsword in hand, the charge begins.

Moneta rides up to consult with people, keeping the Message spell on Karg, nodding to Schmitty to relay to Priggle.

"Ambush or charge?"

Karg looks around at the others. "Hrmm.. maybe both? Send da' sneaky ones up ahead to git into position, then those that wish to charge wit' me can do so."

At the mention of gnolls, Karg casts Divine Favor and Magic Weapon on himself.

Presumably Karg kicks him a little harder and schmitty jumps up startled eyes momentarily both wild and sleepy.

If by "little", you mean "hard enough to leave a bruise for a couple days", then yes. Probably 1 HP of non-lethal damage should be recorded :)

Momentary pauses of Karg's deep snoring signal his waking as he is being prodded.

Finally, with a big yawn followed by a stretch, the half-orc awakens.

Karg sits up and scans the area as he begins to put his armor on. He looks over towards the fire and seems disappointed, "bah, no one left me a snack."

Karg pats Niko on the back, "Poor guy, you must have had yer' ears talked off."

Karg will conjure forth some fresh water and will begin walking around the edge of the camp, patrolling diligently.

"Me will take middle of night, when it be darkest."

Karg seemingly ignores Priggle and continues to ride lead in front of the wagon.

He looks and Karg and asks, "Where would we get enough trees to build a wall large enough to block them? He gestures around, pointing out the lack of plant-life in general.

"Bah you stupid gnome! Me not say build wall! Me say knock a tree down beside the road if there a narrow part in road. Me can chop a big tree down in minutes, and it take them hours to move it. But if there no narrow spot in path, or if the sides of the road are sparsely wooded, then of course it not make sense to do it. Bah, if you gunna need everything explained like this, me gunna have you talk to Moneta lots."

"Bah! Keep da wagon move'n me say. Me also think them will spend hours to clear da mess me gunna make in minutes."

Karg ponders for a moment and then looks at Moneta and speaks again, "If you not want me mess up road, that fine. But we not stop'n da wagon."

"What you think them go'n to say? If them is coming for the loot then either thems is gunna lie to ya, or them will just kill you knowing it makes us weaker."

"Lets just press on hard and fast. Make sure we get there before anyone else. If it a fight for the loot they want though... theys gunna get it!"

"Hrm, yes me think Niko right. It best we stay ahead of them. If we find narrow spot in trail though, me going to stay behind and chop down a tree or two and let them fall across road. Me will then catch up to group."

Karg rides out in front of the wagon, taking the lead and scanning constantly for threats.

"Had to sell off some old clothing for this."

"Bah! Next time you talk to Karg. Karg make sure those of Gorum are provided for."

"Slaves? There better not be! They would just slow us down." Tark replies.

And by "Tark", I mean "Karg" :)

"Slaves? There better not be! They would just slow us down." Tark replies.

"Me have camel, Spitz at da stable. Me need ta know how long we go for so me can buy food fer Spitz."

Oblivious to the fact that it is already obvious, "me Karg".

"Well these Mana Wastes sound like good place for Karg! Me not need magic ta guide me blade. If them wastes fek up magic for others that try ta harm us, then all da better. Me thinks it good idea to stock up on water then. Maybe there are some good things that come from listn'un to da half-elf ramblin's?"

"What? Dis place is gunna fek up me magic? Bah! What does this place do to magic? Me call on divine magic from Gorum... maybe me magic not get affected?"

MST here (GMT -7)

He opens one of his desk drawers and pulls out five small bags. "Mind you, taking this job for me means you see it through to completion, or your death. Understand?"

Karg's forehead scrunches as he tries to contemplate what was said. "Him just threaten me? Hrmm, that not make sense then me have to kill him now. Hrmm, oh me know what him mean."

"Right, we git your crap and defend it with out lives. Me understand." And with that said, Karg reaches out and grabs the bag.

As Karg turns to leave he hears Moneta mumble something about needing water. "Me kin make water, but me not sure if you kin keep your mouth shut long enough to enough to drink it. Har Har." Karg laughs and smiles at the half-elf while slapping her on the back to let her know that it was a joke... although one has to wonder given that the slap was quite hard.

Karg listens to the barrage of questions being uttered from Moneta.

Looking at Moneta, "All this blab'n start'n to hurt me head."

Karg looks back at Dachs. "This seem simple enough. Recover yer lost crap and bring it back. The coins sound good. Me ready to go."

"And how much it pay?"

Perception check: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

"Me not know. Me been many places. Me not hear of it b'fore, so me think no."

Karg nods respectfully at the others and takes a seat. His hand rests comfortably near his sheathed dagger's hilt.

Karg: You are overspent by 30 gp. Do you have a mount? What is your other favored class bonus?

I am just finalizing gear now. I didn't really spend any time on picking / pricing out gear. I took both of the core favored class bonuses (+1 hp and +1 skill points).

For flavor more than combat optimization, I have chosen a camel.

EDIT: Gear completed.

Karg looks down at the map. He studies it carefully. He rotates it a couple times, and studies it again. He flips it around and shows the girl. He points to marked spot on the map and in a demanding tone, "you take me there".

Intimidation check: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25