Ovirid concentrates on avoiding the creature's blows, but catches sight of the madly rushing wagon's arrival nonetheless and says to himself, "By Torag's beard! If'n they were fer drivin' like that all the way from the Keep, we'd best be thankin' Desna they made it!" In a much louder voice, "Lass, it's good ta be seein' ye - 'how 'bout ye be fer pickin' a target and show us that fire yer so fond of talkin' about!""Things to burn?" Yin chimes excitedly before hopping off the wagon, ready to join the fun and games with the owlbears.
"I kept telling her that halflings don't have low-light vision but she wouldn't believe me," says Larjen a look of shear panic still on his face from the ride but not the owlbears. He draws a short bow and clambers up on top of the wagon.
Kornelius is frustrated and swings with all his strength....
[2,6] = (8)
and stumbles, missing horribly!
"Aye-aye-ai! Will I ever hit again?!?!
Round 3
Sir Manfred shifts his technique to defensive attack, moving erratically around his target and boosting his AC up to a whole 16 (he really misses his plate now), and attacks again:
Defensive Longsword attack and damage if hit: (1d20+8-4=18, 1d8+4=5)
Another shallow graze.
Kornelius and Manfred swing swords at the (female) owlbear on their side of the camp. Manfred and the badger both draw some blood. The female owlbear slashes wildly but misses both Manfred and Kornelius.
Ovirid, having flanked the male owlbear, distracts him enough for one of the guards to poke through the fur and feathers into a muscular stomach. The male owlbear scrapes the chain shirt of one of the keep guards but does no damage.
Janrith sighs and makes another series of cuts on his fingers. He fires his magic missile at the same target:
His badger is gone as of the end of his turn last round.
+6 Bastard Sword (1d10+4 / 19-20x2) (1d20+5=14) Damage (1d10+4=10)
MANFRED:
Overly enthused Yin gives a small wave of her hands and focuses her energies on the nearest owlbear and unleashes a scorching ray.
Ovirid, having observed the owlbear while concentrating on dodging, decides it's anatomy's not so different from a standard bear, and attempts to put his light pick in a most painful spot - for the owlbear, that is.
Light Pick: Attack with flanking, damage, sneak attack (1d20+7=13, 1d4+1=3, 1d6=5)
"Ack, Ah need t' be fer doin' better 'n that. You lads press your attack, but if'n 'e runs, I'm fer gettin' the bows n' 'ittin' 'im from a distance."
Round 3
Sir Manfred shifts his technique to defensive attack, moving erratically around his target and boosting his AC up to a whole 16 (he really misses his plate now), and attacks again:
Defensive Longsword attack and damage if hit: (1d20+8-4=18, 1d8+4=5)
Another shallow graze.
Kornelius and Manfred swing swords at the (female) owlbear on their side of the camp. Manfred and the badger both draw some blood. Unfortunately, Kornelius does not. The female owlbear slashes wildly but misses both Manfred and Kornelius.
Ovirid, having flanked the male owlbear, distracts him enough for one of the guards to poke through the fur and feathers into a muscular stomach. The male owlbear scrapes the chain shirt of one of the keep guards but does no damage.
Jaenris' magic missile singes fur and feather again. The female owlbear squawks savagely.
Yin attempts to shoot the male owlbear, but trying to avoid killing 'Burp' and the other guard while doing so makes her shot impossible.
Larjen aims a little better and sends an arrow over Burp's head and into the male owlbear's feathery shoulder.
Ovirid misses the big male but still misses. His strategy of flanking may need some time to pan out.
Round 4
Sir Manfred shifts around to flank the creature with Kornelius.
Defensive Flanking attack, damage: (1d20+8-4+2=20, 1d8+4=10)
A hit! A palpable hit!
Tarren (and anyone else):
Ovirid misses the big male but still misses. His strategy of flanking may need some time to pan out.
"I was fer hearin' ya the first time, yer honor. No need ta be fer rubbin' it in."
To Burp and the other guard: "C'mon, men! I think that they be fer finishin' theirs off first! Put yer backs into those swings!"
More quietly: "Torag, I'd be fer appreciatin' yer aid. I'm not fer bein' 'urt bad enough fer such a performance as this. May yer 'ammer guide my pick."
Hoping to slow down the predator again, Janrith raises his wand and summons another celestial badger before the owlbear. If possible, he positions the creature to flank.
Claw, claw, bite: 10, 10, 15 (+2 if flanking), 1 damage each.
"You..owl....creature....thing...bear...female.....you."
Kornelius needs help to find a few words as he misses again.
attack-flanking damage (1d20+8=13, 1d10+4=7)
The guards attacking the male owlbear turn out to be completely useless once again. They've killed men, but are too fearful of the owlbear's claws to get in close. When one does get in closer, he gets clawed and bit for it.
Kornelius gets clawed fiercely by the female owlbear, who is wounded but not dead.
Round 5:
Sir Manfred looks wildly around at Sir Kornelius, wondering at what he's trying to say.
Defensive Flanking longsword attack: (1d20+8-4+2=17, 1d8+4=5)
"Blast it, another graze!"
Round 5:
Janrith looks around at both predators still active and still hunting his party. "Would you animals kindly perish? This is my space!"
He fires another series of missiles, this time at the other owlbear. His badger gets its full attack on the other creature.
Magic Missile: 9 damage.
Badger claw, claw, bite: To hit: 19, 6, 2; Damage: 1.
"C'mon, Ovirid, if'n no one else's goin' to 'it it, you'd best be fer doin' it!"
Once again, he tries to take advantage of flanking and attacks the 'bear.
Light Pick: Attack, Damage, Sneak Attack damage (1d20+7=14, 1d4+1=3, 1d6=3)
"Oh for crying out.." Yin growls a little annoyed as her lovely fiery spell misses. Choosing to go for accuracy instead she aims at the male owlbear once more and incants a more accurate spell and sending to bolts of arcane energy at it.
"Ouch!" shouts Korny in pain at the 9 points of damage.
"Oh, you little DEVIL! Take this!
"Haha! REVENGE!"
As Yin and Kornelius, land blows, the female owlbear is getting ready to bolt. This was supposed to be an easy snack on some horses and some thin-skinned humans. It wasn’t supposed to be like this.
The male owlbear knocks Ovirid’s attack aside but then the guard ‘Burp’ pokes a sword in under his ribs. ‘Burp’ seems surprised by this and pulls his sword out as quickly as he put it in and takes a fearful step back. He has good reason to – the owlbear tears into ‘Burp’ with both claws, picks him up, and throws him to the ground where he lies unmoving.
Sir Manfred, realizing he trained to fight against large monsters like this, puts a little more on this attack:
Defensive Flanking attack: (1d20+8-4+2+1=15, 1d8+4+2=13)
for a mighty smite!
Defensive flanking attack: (1d20+8-4+2+1=9, 1d8+4+2=11)
for a mighty swish!
Seeing on of his opponents fleeing, Janrith grins in satisfaction.
To the guard fighting alongside Burp: "Lad, see if'n you can't be fer draggin' the boy back so 'e can be fer gettin' some 'ealin'. Mind you don't give a beast a free attack on yerself -- we're not fer needin' you on the ground with 'im."
Yelling to Janrith: "Mage, we'er fer 'avin' a man down! Now's yer chance to be showin' us yer 'ealin' skills!"
"Mundane fool! I am no practitioner of divine grace! I make my own power!"
"Mundane fool! I am no practitioner of divine grace! I make my own power!"
The dwarf is occupied, but growls at the sorcerer, "Ye blasted fool! I'm not fer givin' a goblin's roasted arse where yer power comes from! You said you could provide 'ealin' back at the Keep, if'n we needed it. We need it, so figure out how yer goin' to provide it!"
Manfred finishes off the female owlbear before she can escape to nurse her wounds and return sometime later.
Ovirid, however, still has his hands full.
Seeing on of his opponents fleeing, Janrith grins in satisfaction.
Larjen aims an arrow at the male owlbear but hits a swaying tree branch.
"Oh, you mean this?" Janrith waves the wand at the dwarf. "Well, why didn't you say so?"
He moves over to join the fray against the male owlbear. If Burp is out of melee range of the monster, Janrith will move up and use his wand. If not, he fires his crossbow at the owlbear.
{If crossbow: 1d20-1=4, 2 damage}
{If wand: 1d20+15=28, 7 healing}
"Oh, you mean this?" Janrith waves the wand at the dwarf. "Well, why didn't you say so?"
Ovirid attempt to tumble back around the owlbear and fight defensively.
Acrobatics to move around owlbear (1d20+8=11)
Light Pick Attack; Damage (1d20+5=6, 1d4+1=3)
I would say that Ovirid gains +3 as 5 ranks would include the class bonus. The class bonus was designed to replace ranks initially given at first level, so I'm fine with it.
In answer to your other question "Dodge bonuses stack with each other, unlike most types of bonuses" (p. 91) and "The important aspect of bonus types is that two bonuses of the same type don’t generally stack. With the exception of dodge bonuses, most circumstance bonuses, and racial bonuses, only the better bonus of a given type works (see Combining Magical Effects)" (p. 156).
I would say that Ovirid gains +3 as 5 ranks would include the class bonus. The class bonus was designed to replace ranks initially given at first level, so I'm fine with it.
Thanks for the confirmation - I will play it that way going forward.
In answer to your other question "Dodge bonuses stack with each other, unlike most types of bonuses" (p. 91) and "The important aspect of bonus types is that two bonuses of the same type don’t generally stack. With the exception of dodge bonuses, most circumstance bonuses, and racial bonuses, only the better bonus of a given type works (see Combining Magical Effects)" (p. 156).
Yeah, I knew dodge bonuses stack. The question was more whether I could use Combat Expertise and fighting defensively at the same time. I'm assume from your response that you see no problem with it.
Ovirid will attempt (and fail) to tumble around the owlbear - let's say clockwise - hoping to put himself on the same side as the fallen soldier and allow the creature to back away if it chooses.
Having fallen prone in a square next to the beast, he will maneuver onto his back and continue to fight as best he can while using every trick he knows to block the monster's talons and beak. His attack fails pitifully .
Breakdown of penalties and bonuses incurred:
The male owlbear scrapes Ovirid with his enormous paw as Ovirid attempts to tumble around him. Ovirid ends up prone on the ground.
The other guard is attempting to pull 'Burp' to safety but the Owlbear is too busy to stop him.
"Get ready for this!" says Kornelius shouts as he crosses the campsite.
Cross Campsite,Attack!! (1d20+6=18)
Damage (1d10+4=9)
"HAHA! Bingo!"
Seeing Ovirid prone, Janrith decides to make the Owlbear join him.
Casts grease under the owlbear (10ft square). DC 17 Reflex save or prone.
Round 6
Sir Manfred turns and charges at the other Owlbear.
Charge Longsword attack: (1d20+8+2+1=27, 1d8+4+2=12)
"Hah! Have at thee monster!"
The owlbear leans over to attack Ovirid again and falls on his fur and feathered covered backside. He squawks in outrage.
At seeing 'Burp' fall Yin's eyes widen in shock and with no regard for her own safety (as usual) she darts over towards the combat, healing potion in hand, ready to pour it down the poor guard's throat if she thinks it will help him.
Round 7:
Ovirid, seeing his foe struck solidly by the warriors, tries to roll away from the owlbear and get back on his feet.
As he stands, anyone looking can see that he's got a couple of serious wounds. "Lads, I'm not fer doin' so good. Are ya fer needin' me, or can I see about some 'ealin' first?"
Both Kornelius and Manfred are able to pierce the side of the wounded owlbear, but Larjen's bow is useless. Larjen stands on the supply wagon and looks for more trouble, hoping not to find any.
Yin rushes over to the wounded guard 'Burp' and, finding him breathing shallowly, pours a potion down his throat. 'Burp' begins to recover instantly but his eyes remain closed.
The owlbear attempts to claw at Ovirid but Ovirid rolls away and gets to his feet, something the owlbear has yet to do.
Round 7
Another attack and AoO against the Owlbear.
Defensive attack; then attack of opportunity-- (1d20+8-4+1=25, 1d8+4+2=8, 1d20+8-4+1=17, 1d8+4+2=7)
Critical threat: 1d20+8-4+1=18, 1d8+4+2=9 -- Confirmed! The initial damage should be doubled to 16 points.
Confirmed! The initial damage should be doubled to 16 points.
Janrith cackles gleefully as he watches the owlbear splash around in his grease puddle.
He reloads his crossbow.
Spell Durations Remaining:
(grease = 3 rounds}
"Bye Bye!"
19 points of damage.
"Woohoo!"