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I would want to continue. I've been hoping Red would show up after the holidays
Holidays are a rough time for campaigns. I think it might be a good idea to have from Thanksgiving week until the 2nd week of January as a standard pbp pause But regroup that I'm here ready to go and wishing everyone happy holidays
Grym takes a step forward (5ft) and unleashes a bolt from his crossbow, releases it and draws his blade Banner+1 Hatred+1
When scouting the camp, we saw 15-20 enemies. Let's say 20 for the worst-case scenario. We've reduced that number by 6. So we're looking at 14 now. That's still a lot to attack in their fortified position. But we also have to be concerned that if we leave the camp alone for too long, they might be able to call for reinforcements. After the second group of scouts doesn't return, I think we can anticipate a change in tactics. Maybe we should go back to the camp and observe to see if there are any changes?
It's waiting time now. Let's see how they respond when the scouts don't come back. If they send out another small scout group, we'll attack them. If they send out a large group, depleting the fort's defenses, we'll attack the fort. Thoughts?
Grym nods in approval upon hearing Gronilda's words. Words that surely the masses needed to hear. Reluctantly he admits to himself bah... I'll be damned if her words don't have an effect on meself as well
Moving this many people to the caves is going to leave tracks that'll be easily followed for a while. We're going to need to eliminate these patrols.
A no-longer-paralyzed Grym makes his way through the treacherous terrain and takes a swing with his blade at the robed caster Banner+1, Flanking+2
Grym engages in a silent struggle (full round) to overcome the paralyzing magic. Anyone watching his face in the midst of this battle might be able to notice a slight grin form as he shrugs off the magic effect
Looks to me like it's hungry. How bout we give it some of those gems we found?
After taking some time to survey the forge Grym suggests moving on to the other secret door
BOOM! Grym instinctively raises his shield as the gas explodes and begins laughing bwahahaha Nothing like a little mine gas to liven up your day! Well done Zarena ;) As for the shield, I prefer heavy shields rather than the smaller light shields. I think Gronilda can make some good use of it. Grym looks appreciatively at the ancient forge. Who knows what wonders were created here. Once we bring our people here this forge will be quite an asset
Looks like consensus is a ranged bombardment of the cube. As far as life into the game. I think you're doing a great job. PBP is a tricky beast. Each game does or does not develop it's own rhythm. All I can say for my part is I'll try to do a better job of posting. I typically only participate in one or two PBPs at a time, and currently only this one. I'd like for this to survive and thrive
Grym gives the pit a thorough inspection. On second thought. We can easily hold this position against any enemies who try to come up from the lower level of this pit. Yes we'll have to set watch, but I think it's best if we hold here and replenish our spellcasting and Channeling abilities.
We have to consider the possibility of a whole tribe down there, but if we want to move OUR tribe into these caves we need to make it secure. Question is do we bring our people here now or continue the exploration? I think we should continue here He then looks at the gash in his shoulder
Grym looks back to make sure everyone is ok Sorry bout that. Shoulda yelled FALLBACK rather than Retreat. Fallback would be to set up ranged firing lanes. Retreat or RUN would be for if we ran into a dragon. Heavens forbid. Glad everyone's ok. Let's see how much further this cave complex goes Grym searches the bodies of the slain Trogs
We should have a standard marching order for different scenarios A) when combat is expected
oops forgot that Hunters are 2/3 casters
Either Saelihn or Lizzie should take the belt. Let's finish exploring these caves and after we eat LOBSTER!
Grym stands at the edge of the pool I bet that big lobster could feed a LOT of us. Anyone got butter in their packs Grym says with a smile in an unusually cheerful mood
Grym looks warily at the crustaceans Dangerous or food? he asks unsure what to make of them
BRAVE or DUMB as he swings sideways at the Trogs belly Banner+1 Sickened-2
Grymwold enjoys the simplicity of physical labor. Feels similar to the meditative trance he attains while at the forge. After the burial is complete he says a simple silent prayer to Torag. We did good work here. I hope these are the last graves we ever have to dig He says this knowing full well how unlikely this is
Grym leans his shoulder into his shield and tries to run over/smash/stomp the remaining skeleton Banner+1,Relentless+2
AND free action Overrun
If your attack exceeds your opponent’s CMD by 5 or more, you move through the target’s space and the target is knocked prone.
Zarena looks like she's in TROUBLE. Grym CHARGES at the green skeleton and barrels into it leading with his shield like battering ram Charge +2, Banner+1,Relentless+2
AND free action Overrun
If your attack exceeds your opponent’s CMD by 5 or more, you move through the target’s space, and the target is knocked prone.
I think our melee cleric should take the amulet +2 na Last fight demonstrated a need to improve her ac. Grym will eventually boost his ac when he finds some heavy armor
Tracking encumbrance is UGGHHHH! But in this case, it's obviously warranted as an integral part of the encounter. It's just another reason why, in a game with access to magic-marts, a Bag of Holding is usually the party's first communal purchase.
I think we should pull the wagon far enough off the road so that it's not visible. And then load up the horses with all they and we can carry and head back to camp. The least important is the gold. If we can't carry it all, we should find somewhere AWAY from the wagon to bury it.
We can't let him get away Grym starts running after the Hob hoping that induces Ghost and Pawnies to chase the Hob down
Grym deflects the enemy scimitar upwards with his shield while simultaneously slashing his own scimitar under his shield and across the Hobs belly
Hatred+1, Banner+1
Grym takes a step forward (5ft) and HURLS his hammer at the red-armored Hob and then draws his scimitar (move action) waiting for the enemy to close the distance Thrown 2nd range increment-2
Sounds AWESOME! Love vietnamese food. ENJOY!
Examining the Hemlock Banner That's well done Aubrin. Grym nods in approval knowing the power of symbols The caves have been at the top of the list for a while. Let's see if we can make some progress toward that goal today
Grym hears Gronilda's words and nods in agreement and acceptance. Grym barks a command at whoever is nearest Edran Once Edran is restrained he walks up and says in a firm voice but without malice There is no talking your way out of this. If you want a minute to pray to your God in hopes of him receiving you into the afterlife, you may have it. Otherwise, be still so that I may strike quick and clean without pain.
2handed
Coup de grace:
Helpless Defenders
A helpless opponent is someone who is bound, sleeping, paralyzed, unconscious, or otherwise at your mercy. Regular Attack
Coup de Grace
You automatically hit and score a critical hit. If the defender survives the damage, he must make a Fortitude save DC 10 + damage dealt) or die. A rogue also gets her extra sneak attack damage against a helpless opponent when delivering a coup de grace. Delivering a coup de grace provokes attacks of opportunity from threatening opponents. You can’t deliver a coup de grace against a creature that is immune to critical hits. You can deliver a coup de grace against a creature with total concealment, but doing this requires two consecutive full-round actions (one to “find” the creature once you’ve determined what square it’s in, and one to deliver the coup de grace).
I see no benefit to releasing the spy, only a risk. Whether he's from the Hobs or Molthune does not matter. He is an enemy in time of WAR. If we had access to powerful compulsion magic that would provide us with viable choices. But we do not. And we cannot risk all our lives by trusting him. I do not relish this. But I am willing to swing the blade and at least make sure he has a clean death.
Let's continue to the redoubt. Zarena's not that heavy. We can make further plans once we get there giving the side-eye towards the possible spy
Looks like we have to find a way to defeat the entire Legion or at least hit them so hard they want to leave us alone....That's a tall order for our small group he says glumly
Grym takes a mighty swing at the yabbering mule's underbelly
A furious Dwarf charges at the Centaur Eat steel ya ugly Donkey charge +2, aiding attack+2
Grym looks at the apple dubiously. Thank you for the apples friend Yorc. Hope you don't mind if I don't bite in immediately. We're not on good terms with a band of Hobs that invaded our town and POISONED Apples aren't something that would sit well on my stomach right now Grym emphasizes "POISONED" making sure everyone knows he thinks eating the apples would be a bad idea. No offense meant but we don't know ya. If you truly mean to be our friend I apologize, but you can understand how being chased from our homes would make us wary of strangers bearing gifts
As the battle flows around him, the tide flowing their way, Grym feels a pang of doubt wishing the fight's morality had been clearer. We attacked first, could the Trogs have wanted to parlay and now they're simply defending themselves?.... Nevertheless, Grym strikes once more with his scimitar all Trogs are evil and therefore worth striking down...I hope
Bah! Evil timeline Grym would have chopped one hand off for stealing
"Could you keep this between us? If everyone else finds out, well, it's all too easy to abandon someone out here."---Edran So you're saying you don't want a group of people that welcomed you in, to all know what kind of person you are. And NOT to watch out for whatever else you might do, steal. Not a good way to live Edran Grym tsks and shakes his head disappointed. Grym stares quietly at him for a bit before quietly saying We're fighting for our lives out here. ALL of us! We don't have the luxury of giving multiple chances to a stranger who may not have our best interests at heart. If I ever hear of anything like this again from you, my voice will be recommending exile, without your boots, in payment for whatever you've stolen. Mine is just one voice out of many here, but it can be a loud one when I feel strongly about something. Grym leaves without waiting for a reply, truly not liking this man
On the way to the redoubt Grym sidles up to Edran and asks Got a question for ya....What makes you deservin of those extra rations you snuck into your tent last night? Seems a poor way to repay a group that welcomed you with open arms.
Let's go to the redoubt early morning and enjoy the boar tonight
The shelter at the redoubt is better than what we have here AND the trails on the Hob's map don't go anywhere near the redoubt. I think we should move there and continue looking for the caves
Grym holds no malice in his heart against this beast and in fact appreciates it killing the Hobs. But the group could really benefit from a tasty meal so he charges in
BIG Grym charges(Full round Charge action) in leading with his shield, trying to knock the creature to the ground
IF Bull Rush successful, free action Overrun
Siegebreaker fighter abilities: Breaker Rush (Ex): At 1st level, a siegebreaker can attempt bull rush or overrun combat maneuvers without provoking attacks of opportunity. When he performs either combat maneuver, he deals an amount of bludgeoning damage equal to his Strength bonus (minimum 1). If he has Improved Bull Rush or Improved Overrun, the damage dealt by the appropriate maneuver increases by 2 and he adds any enhancement bonus from his armor or shield (though such enhancement bonuses do not stack, if both armor and shield are magic). This ability replaces the feat gained at 1st level. Breaker Momentum (Ex): At 2nd level, when a siegebreaker successfully bull rushes a foe, he can attempt an overrun combat maneuver check against that foe as a free action. This ability replaces the feat gained at 2nd level
We can move everyone here tomorrow if that's what we want to do. Might not be a bad idea, the island and treefort are a pretty secure camp. I'd still like to find those caves. That might be an even better long-term shelter than the treefort. Maybe we can sweep wide on our way back to the camp and cover some area we haven't searched yet and still be back at camp by nightfall
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