Fenswalder fluters after Garrett.
Sytåz follows warily, his bow in hand.
After traveling another half hour up the road.
As you spot movement in-between the trees ahead, you slow down, try to avoid making noise and what appears to be the kidnappers' camp. You see the narrow entrance to a cave in the face of a rock formation that is covered by overgrown by the local flora. Next to some trees near the entrance are bound two humans, an ork and a dwarf; they are guarded by some raggedy creatures that may have once been human.
Magical Lore (5)/Barsaivian Legends (7)/Legends and Heroes (7):
Legends and Heroes: 1d10
There are 3 guards. none of them appear armed.
Glottal Cha makes a 'sushing' hand signal and then a 'back up' hand signal to the others then he starts making his way back to a suitable spot to talk.
'What did you see?' asked Solonchak once they had moved back a dozen paces or so. 'Did you see any of the woodsmen?'
"There are 4 people tied up and being watched by 3 Cadaver Men.
I think we should discuss what to do and be about getting those people out of harms way."
"How many loggers are missing?
There seems to be more Cadaver Men somewhere, possibly in the cave. I'm guessing about this but it doesn't seem likely to have everyone watching the prisoners."
"There are 4 people tied up and being watched by 3 Cadaver Men.
I think we should discuss what to do and be about getting those people out of harms way."
"How many loggers are missing?
There seems to be more Cadaver Men somewhere, possibly in the cave. I'm guessing about this but it doesn't seem likely to have everyone watching the prisoners."
It appears all the loggers except Tartuk the Ork are present.
Suddenly you hear an horrific scream issue from deep within the cave, a scream which goes silent, suddenly cut off after what seems minutes, but what in reality was mere seconds.
'We have to do something' says Solonchak urgently. 'Come on'.
He starts to walk back in the direction of the cave
"Dammit! Let's go.
Kill the guards then into the cave."
Glottal Cha will run and peel to the left from the path they just took *trying* to be quiet. When he is able to see the camp he will draw his sword.
Solonchak's forthright words belie his inner feelings. A cold hand of dread curls around his heart, but he steels his thoughts and tells himself he won't let his companions down.
Sytåz grips his bow and follows the others toward the cave.
GARRETT: Garrett sneaks closer, draws a bead on one of the cadaver men. It steps to the side just before the arrow strikes.
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Sytåz crouches down and takes aim with his bow at one of the cadaver men. He focuses intently on his target.
Fenswalder focus' his magical power and casts mind dagger targeting CM2.
attack =
effect, 9/mystic
super special good roll bonus dice total roll = 17
"I am the best wizard ever."
Fenswalder focus' his magical power and casts mind dagger targeting CM2.
attack = 2d6
effect, 9/mysticsuper special good roll bonus dice 2d6 total roll = 17
"I am the best wizard ever."
Damage =
Init =
Damage = 1d6+1d8
Init = 1d10
If the cadaver man were alive, you'd think something had surprised it as the bolt of mystic energy rips through what's left of it's mind.
If the cadaver man were alive, you'd think something had surprised it as the bolt of mystic energy rips through what's left of it's mind.
Damage = 1d6+1d8
Init = 1d10
oops
Glottal Cha moves to Q5 attacking CM1.
and then
1d12
Glottal Cha moves to Q5 attacking CM1.
1d8+1d6 and then 2d6
Sytåz fires his bow, the arrow guided mystically to the glowing mark on his target.
As Fernswalder releases his spell, Garrett looses an arrow and Glottal Cha moves to attack the far Cadaver Men. While they close Sytaz creates a mystic mark on another of the Cadaver Men. The troll's attacks inflicts some damage to the construct. Sytaz' attack flies true, slamming into the Cadaver Man's eye socket.
Cadaver Men Initiative:
GM Tracker:
CM1:
CM2:
CM3: 14 (Wounded/Raged)
As Fernswalder releases his spell, Garrett looses an arrow and Glottal Cha moves to attack the far Cadaver Men. While they close Sytaz creates a mystic mark on another of the Cadaver Men. The troll's attacks inflicts some damage to the construct. Sytaz' attack flies true, slamming into the Cadaver Man's eye socket.
Cadaver Men Initiative: 1d6
GM Tracker:** spoiler omitted **
GM Tracker
CM2: 13 (Wounded/Raged)
CM3: 14 (Wounded/Raged)
As the Cadaver men have a 1 initiative and the lowest I step, go ahead and proceed with the next round of attacks.
Suggestion for Solonchak
Suggestion for Glottal
With Glottal Cha bravely engaging the Cadaver Men, Solonchak seizes his chance and runs to try and defend a couple of the prisoners. Shouting to try and distract one of the horror spawned beasts, he hefts his shield and moves to interpose himself between it and Kentram and Mantek, gritting his teeth in determination as he braces for the Cadaver Man's blow.
With surprising speed, Sytåz launches another arrow at his target.
"How about some fire fiend?"
Fenswalder moves to M10 and attempts to cast Flame Flash at CM2.
Flame flash:
Thread waeving
Spell casting
Effect: 11/Physical
I fail weaving the spell.
Glottal Cha continues attacking CM1. Keeping himself between the Cadaver Men and the prisoners. He slices at the head with his sword then kicks it in the left leg.
and then
As you get close you realize these cadaver men have thick bandages wrapped around their hands.
Garrett:
Garrett readies and fires another arrow at the closest Cadaver Man. An arrow shaft appears to have sprung from the cadaver man's throat
[Mechanics:]
ATK:
DMG:
Initiative:
Additional atk die
total attack = 13 dmg=13
Solonchak moves slowly but purposefully to place himself between the Cadaver man and the brothers. Strangely the Obsidiman has no weapon in his hand. Fernswalder seems to been attempting to do something mystically, but nothing seems to coalesce...yet. Glottal Cha's blade slices into the Cadaver man's skull, and then there's a sickening crack and tearing sound as he shatter's the Cadaver man's left leg, nearly removing the leg, as the Cadaver man collapses, the animating magic dissipating. The arrow riddlen cadaver man, had rage in its eyes as it started to move toward the bowmen, then collapses. The cadaver man facing Solonchak swings it's bandaged fist at him, as he's not a prisoner. Solonchak sees the clumsy attack coming and deflects it harmlessy away from him.
[GM Tracking]:
CM2 ATK
CM1: 13+11+14(2 Wounds/Raged) CRUSHED!
CM2:
CM3: 14+13+13 (2 Wounds/Raged) Crushed!!
As the Cadaver Man swings at him, Solonchak tries to see why it has bandages on its hands.
Physician check 2d6.open(6)=4
As the Cadaver Man swings at him, Solonchak tries to see why it has bandages on its hands.
Physician check 2d6.open(6)=4
They appear to be human previously
Glottal Cha steps over the Cadaver Man and continues his attack on the next one. Continuing what has been working so far... sword attack with a kick.
"These magic creatures will hurt no one else when we finish them."
Slashing at its right leg and kicking the other leg.
"Keep protecting those people Solonchak!" Glottal Cha cheers on Solonchak. Glottal Cha wonders if Cadaver Men can speak or hear what he is saying.
Heartened by Glottal Cha's words, Solonchak continues to stand his ground, shifting position slightly only to ensure the Cadaver Man can't get past him to the captives.
Glottal are you actually making called shots to the legs? Because there is a penalty for that, but if you're just using it fro dramatic effect, no penalty.
With bow in hand and arrow knocked, Sytåz edges toward the cave mouth.
With bow in hand and arrow knocked, Sytåz edges toward the cave mouth.