Zoros, inspired by Metzli and Ingrid's prowess, steps up into the space vacated by the gnoll felled by Ingrid and engages the gnoll before him
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Taken a bit offguard by the sudden-ness of the beginning of combat, Zoros is slow to react, but hurries upto the cave mouth and takes up position beside Lorcan, his shield raised and mace at the ready.
Eyeing the watching orce suspiciously, Zoros follows in the direction Calendir moves, stopping to allow the half-elf to do his work unimpeded. He waits for a sign from the scout.
Zoros looks at the found talisman, frowning "T'would seem the balance of power in these caves has changed, I think it good we did not arm the orcs further..." Glancing at the observers , he continues "That is an adversary we must needs face at sometime in the future... let us enter , away from prying eyes."
OK Back. Thanks for you patience, guys. I've no problem with the slower pace...
Zoros hitches this shield up onto his shoulder "I'm ready" He says to Turk " Yes, lets. In the future, circumstances permitting, let's refrain from the summary execution of bound prisoners, regardless of race. You had your reasons, Turk, I know. "
A death in the family necessitates my driving all night to begin arrangements, my posting may be spotty over the next few days. DM, please bot me as appropriate :)
Checked back ....I've used up 10 charges on the CLW wand. Sorry about not keeping track. I guess it makes sense that Zoros take the scroll... And just to clarify, we're still 1st level, need 3800xp as a party for us to get to 2nd level?
Indeed. Arming these orc may allow them supremacy withing the Caves. Without the other evil-doers to constrain them, they may appear at the wall of the keep in strength!" Zoros opines "One brave and honorable warrior does not pardon that race of it's reputation. T'would be folly to assist them."
Zoros watches the drama unfold, arms crossed across his chest, leaving the talking to those with more silvered tongues. "The orc fought and die nobly, even honorably, but they're still orcs. Arming them may be a mistake. " he murmurs to Calendir at his side.
So shall we level up, to 3rd? Can't remember if you specified the xp track we'd be using.
At Turk's surprising return with the fallen comrades, Zoros exlaims "Oh, well done ,Turk ,well done! You do the Cudgeler's work well, indeed! Come, let us hasten to town!"
Grimacing as he takes the blow high on his shoulder, Zoros is force to drop Calendir and withdraw with Turk. His face is screwed up in anguish at the horrible , wonderful glory of the sacrifice of Calendir and Meztli. As he joins the others,emerging back into the light of day "They will not be forgotten! This place will be purged! Purged!"
Seeing Calendir fall once more, Zoros hurries up and grabs him by the shoulder or leg, whatever is closest. Dragging the unconscious half-elf he shouts at Meztli and Turk "Withdrawal is honorable...if only to fight another day!"
Regardless of the decision to stay or flee, Zoros once again call upon Cuthbert's grace and fills the area with life giving energy Positive Channel
Soros is takes stock of the situation, then brandishing his holy symbol clenches his jaw and unleashed a wave of life giving energy.
Zoros lays a hand on Calendir's shoulder, "Strike fast and strike true! In Cuthbert's name!"
Zoros crosses his arms across his chest and frowns mightily, "Indeed the deed was done, but most dishonorablly, sir Turk! The Cudgeler despises the savage races, especially ones such as this that speak no civilized language, but their death should come from armed struggle! You stand diminished in mine eyes! I as well will not tolerate such actions to happen again!" he says in a steady sonorous voice more suited to a sermon. His piece said, Zoros subdues into a glowering silence.
Zoros' shield comes up to shield him from the thunderstones...
Shaking his head, he escapes and lasting harm.
Zoros watches the discussion with the humaniods, arms crossed, scowling. At Lorcan's suggestion that the orc reveal details of the cave system, he grows thoughtful, re-examining the catchetism of St Cuthbert for loopholes that would allow him to assist. Finally he nods to himself, finding the rationalization that would allow him to intervene: as the curing magic he currently has at his disposal in the wand does not emanate from his faith in St Cuthbert, his admonition to not heal the enemy did not apply. Stepping forward, he offers formally "Give us the information we desire, and your hurts I will heal."
Zoros distributes cures from his wand as needed. Ingrid
Meztli
Calendir
Turk
Zoros allows Lorcan to negotiate, kneeling by Meztli to check her condition.
"Indeed, flee cur! Make no further agression and you may escape with your life!" Zoros exclaims.
Round 2 His access to the front line blocked, Zoros takes his sling an flings a stone at the falchion wielding hobgoblin. Attack
Round 3 Seeing Ingrid, then Caledir go down and then Meztli, Zoros is dismayed that Cuthbert's grace had departed, with a bellow he advanced to stand over Ingrid's body and swung mightily at the dazed hobgoblin remaining.
Attack
Round 1 Realizing that his higher powers granted by St Cuthbert have been exhausted, Zoros snatches his wand from his belt and waves over Meztli's body.
"Indeed, Cutbert favors the bold!" Zoros utters, taking up his usual position in the rear.
Zoros strides over to the supine form of Meztli, grasps her shoulder and says "St Cuthbert still has work for you, Meztli!". He then intones the holy words of St Cuthbert, a glow emanating from his hands to the wounds on the barbarian's body. Cure Light Wounds He pauses to examine his handiwork.
Round 3 Grabbing his flail from his belt,Zoros swings furiously at the adjacent hobgoblin. Attack And....furiously misses.
Round 2 Tracking the flow of combat behind the 1st rank of his friends, Zoros winces as Meztli take the strong blows from the hobgoblins. Already standing behind her, he merely reaches out and gently places his hand on her back "Cuthbert heal and protect!" Cure Light Wounds
Zoros steps up behind Meztli, gently touching her shoulder, "Cuthbert guide your arm!
Waking in the small room he'd been placed, Zoros at up and shook his head. Feeling chagrined at falling in combat, he checks his gear, cleans what needs it and rises to join the others.
"I will contribute for that wand." Zoros says to Lorcan's question.
Zoros shrugs off the arrow scratch and runs forward to support the others.
Zoros steps up behind Meztli and lays a hand genly upon her back, a faint glow spreading from his hand as he softly intones "O great Cuthbert, reward your faithful servant with your healing touch, that evil may be sundered!"
Giving Ingird a pat on the shoulder, Zoros stands and runs to support Meztli.
Delayed Action Zoros sees Ingrid become a pin-cushion for goblin arrows and dashes across the room to gather up her fallen body and drag her to safety. This round Kneeling over the bard's still form, Zoros calls upon Cuthberts aid "O Great Cudgler, one of your favoured beseeches thee, mend the wounds so that she may continue the fight against evil this day!"
Round 7
Zoros teeters on the edge of the pit, his heels over open space. With a wave of his arms he steadies himself then steps to solid ground. The brigh flare of Lorcan's spell briefly puts spots in his eyes, then a quick scan allows Zoros to appraise the situation. Stepping up behind Meztli, he gently places his hand on her shoulder , intoning "Cuthbert guide your strike!"
Seeing a space open up on the far side of the pit, Zoros take a few paces back then runs for the opening in the floor, leaping into the air as his foot hit the edge.
Zoros will wait until a landing spot has been freed, then will jump across.
Round 5 Seeing he compatriots leaping into the fray, Zoros once again calls upon his connection to St Cuthbert , sending out positive energy. Channel ,Positive
Round 4
"Blast and damnation! What's that girl thinking of?" Zoros exclaims , but he can't help but feel admiration for her bravery. Knowing he can't reach the fallen warrior, Zoros clutches his holy symbol and calls upon St Cuthbert's grace, sending out a wave of healing energy. Channel, Positive , 30ft radius
Zoros pull another stone from his pouch an flings it at the one aware goblin. Attack.
Round 2 Zoros ducks behind cover as an arrow flies by, only to clatter against the wall behind him. He leans forward and slings a stone at one of the goblins. Attack Only to miss horribly.
Scowling at how the front line was tricked, moves forward to the corner. Once there he kneels and opens his pack. Taking out the coil of rope and attached grapple hook, he fits the hook in the stone and tosses the rope down to the two unfortunates in the pit.
Zoros begins to bristle a bit, but the relaxes "Your words are wise, Ingrid. In such a place, ambush from behind is a real danger. I will guard our rear."
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