I'm still around, but I agree the momentum seems to have died on this one. I apologize for my delayed posting, I've been working on getting a new job these last few months and now I'm in training for it this week.
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Xanyon grips his musket and prepares for a R(eptile).O.U.S.
"We should see if there are some good places for our archers, I'll want a clear lane of fire on the snake and anything else that comes after us."
Xanyon continues his watch outside, straining to hear the words but keen to his duty.
Xanyon waits outside, musket ready. "Be careful in there. Gnolls wouldn't leave her alone if she couldn't take care of herself right?"
"They sound friendly. Gruthic should be fine, yes?"
"What do you suppose they tan here? What kind of hides?"
The half-orc shakes his head. "Nothing I know anything about, sorry. Glad that things gone, cost us too much though."
"If it's that big I bet we get more than 2."
"Maybe better to wait? The snake isn't going to sneak up on us and if we attack we could earn serious injury. I'd rather take out the gnolls and worry about the snake another day. Your call, of course."
Xanyon nods his agreement with Muqaq's plan. "Now that I've this..." He hefts the musket. "I'll be firing from much farther away."
Xanyon shakes his head with the others. "The only future I can see is when I lead my target. Sorry m'lady."
Xanyon nods with the wisdom of his battle leader. "We've taken them by surprise, but if they surround us we'll go down. No sense cutting off our own retreat if necessary." The half-orc will spend the rest of his time crafting more ammunition for the musket and pistol he carries, sure there are more gnolls ahead.
Xanyon carefully places his new weapon to the side by his bunk, prepared to dismantle it and thoroughly clean it. The smell of warm food overwhelms him and he goes seeking the evening meal.
Xanyon hefts his new rifle and follows along.
Xanyon eagerly takes the musket and shot, smiling as he runs his hands across the well crafted weapon. "Not sure how gnolls got their hands on dwarf make, but this is a fine weapon indeed. My ability to assist at long range has been significantly increased." Seeing the broken man brought down, the half-orc agress with Gruthic. "We should take this man back to shelter, if the gnolls haven't come to investigate by now they are either getting ready for us or don't care. Any delay would allow them to prepare, but not taking this man back would kill him."
"I'd like to get my hands on that musket. It'd greatly increase me range, making me more effective. But I agree, we need to check on the staked man then prepare for a counterattack. Unless N'Dateh catches the last gnoll."
Round 9
Status:
HP = 28/39 AC/T/FF = 19/15/14 Weapon Equipped = Pistol Grit = 2/2 Orc Ferocity = 1/1 Bullets = 22/23 Black Powder = 22/23 Alchemical cartridge (paper) = 15/18 Speed = 30' Status Effects = None Xanyon reloads with his regular bullets, then holds fire as he searches for reinforcements. "See any more coming?"
No worries, Xanyon. I hope your daughter is feeling better. Please let me know which option works better for you for your last turn, and mark off the grit point, or alchemical charge, as appropriate. You have your attack listed as 1d8+3, but deadly aim typically grants only a +2 at this level; are you getting another +1 from somewhere? Oh, I just figured it out; Point Blank Shot. If in the future you could seperate those bonuses for me, it would help me to clue in faster (1d8+2+1]
Round 8
Status:
HP = 28/39 AC/T/FF = 19/15/14 Weapon Equipped = Pistol Grit = 2/2 Orc Ferocity = 1/1 Bullets = 22/23 Black Powder = 22/23 Alchemical cartridge (paper) = 16/18 Speed = 30' Status Effects = None The gunslinger grunts as the horn impales him then slips out as the creature falls. "Got him." Leaving his kill for now, the half-orc runs to assist Seif.
Round 7
Status:
HP = 39/39 AC/T/FF = 19/15/14 Weapon Equipped = Pistol Grit = 1/2 Orc Ferocity = 1/1 Bullets = 22/23 Black Powder = 22/23 Alchemical cartridge (paper) = 17/18 Speed = 30' Status Effects = None
Taking advantage of the creature's proximity, Xanyon fires again.
Round 5
Status:
HP = 39/39 AC/T/FF = 19/15/14 Weapon Equipped = Pistol Grit = 2/2 Orc Ferocity = 1/1 Bullets = 22/23 Black Powder = 22/23 Alchemical cartridge (paper) = 18/18 Speed = 30' Status Effects = None Using one of his alchemical cartridges, the half-orc gunslinger moves to the corner and fires at the winged monstrosity again.
Round 4
Status:
HP = 39/39 AC/T/FF = 19/15/14 Weapon Equipped = Pistol Grit = 2/2 Orc Ferocity = 1/1 Bullets = 23/23 Black Powder = 23/23 Alchemical cartridge (paper) = 18/18 Speed = 30' Status Effects = None Xanyon aims and fires at the flying monstrosity.
"What is that!?"
Round 3
Status:
HP = 39/39 AC/T/FF = 19/15/14 Weapon Equipped = Pistol Grit = 2/2 Orc Ferocity = 1/1 Bullets = 23/23 Black Powder = 23/23 Alchemical cartridge (paper) = 18/18 Speed = 30' Status Effects = None
Xanyon runs up next to Muqaq.
Xanyon also runs up, keeping to cover for now. "Better deal with them quickly."
Round 1
Status:
HP = 39/39 AC/T/FF = 19/15/14 Weapon Equipped = Pistol Grit = 2/2 Orc Ferocity = 1/1 Bullets = 23/23 Black Powder = 23/23 Alchemical cartridge (paper) = 18/18 Speed = 30' Status Effects = None Xanyon squints at the musket wielder but waits for another foe to come within range.
Xanyon will take aim on the gnolls likely to rush the group once the fight starts.
Xanyon nods with the others. "Might as well get stuck in. We have to make sure he's ok."
I'm here. My posting is slow on the weekends due to the kid but other than that I'm around.
Xanyon waits, pistol at the ready, for the command to attack.
"The range is good, but I won't be as effective until they're among us. Any that make it past your fire I will put down."
No worries.
"It sounds like a plan. Let's remember, there are no doubt more than the six we can see. The priest wasn't exactly helpful but he's being punished because of us."
Xanyon follows with the others but keeps his counsel unless asked. Although he didn't observe anything the others didn't he will help with the map making.
"I'll walk, I don't trust horses. Can't fire from them either. Scares them." Xanyon looks over his gear. Other than his ammunition supplies he sees little that requires refreshing. "When do we leave?"
"That's right Akhom, within about 100 feet if possible. Twenty feet is best." Xanyon looks as puzzled as the others at the strange woman's reply. "How will you do that?"
Xanyon listens to the conversation and follows along with the others. "Makes me wonder Akhom, you forget about me or are my strengths so obvious?" The gunslinger smiles as he says this. "One way or the others, I'll need some time to make more bullets before we head back to clear out more gnolls. I don't need as many bullets as there are gnolls, but I wouldn't mind getting close."
Gunslinger Level 3 10 HP, +2 Con, +1 Favored Class
+2 Init while I have Grit Class Skills
Non-Class Skills
New Feat: Rapid Reload (Pistol) You can reload fast with one type of Crossbow or Firearm.
"It seems Kelmarane is of interest to many, or are there normally this many people around?"
Xanyon steps back as the pugwampi is brutally slaughtered. "Seems excessive, but this is a harsh land. Maybe this is a lesson I need to learn."
"Do we need to kill it? I don't trust it, but it's been a long day of slaughter already. Maybe some mercy at the end of it, to invoke these gods of yours?"
Xanyon watches from the back, bemused by the ruckus created by such a small being. "Maybe it's a distraction?" The tone of voice clearly conveys he doesn't believe this.
Thanks all. Mom and baby are healthy, we're all taking a much needed sleep break tonight. I'm too tired to post but I'm up to date on all threads, and not to worry, this shouldn't affect my ability to post as I'm normally in front of a computer for 12+ hours a day.
My posting rate will be slowed for the next few days as my wife's water has broken. Feel free to GM PC me.
"I'm surprised it would come back, they seemed quite cowardly." Eyeing his pistol, Xanyon instead draws his sword. "No sense risking friendly fire."
"I hate pugwampis."
"Why does our winning always feel like losing?" Xanyon continues to run next to the others.
Xanyon runs silently with the group, mentally counting his ammunition and wondering how many gnolls will come after them.
Xanyon smiles at the shot as he reloads his pistol. "Sorry for using the pistol Muqaq, the thing was making so much noise I felt it was worth the risk."
Round 6
Status:
HP = 26/26 AC/T/FF = 19/15/14 Weapon Equipped = Gun Grit = 1/2 Orc Ferocity = 1/1 Bullets = 23/30 Black Powder = 23/30 Alchemical cartridge (paper) = 18/20 Speed = 30' Status Effects = None "Who the hell?" Nonplussed by the newest combatant but unwilling to let his new friends die, Xanyon fires again.
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