Pavel replaces his longbow and pulls out his bastard sword, anticipating a possible ambush. He creeps carefully forward, watching the wagon and the trees while he crosses the streams.
Perception:
Simon will stay at the previous distance of the scouts unless they give the sign to aproach [/ooc]
Viewable area
Pavel takes his chances, sighting down his bow and firing at the lookout.
Longbow (+2 vs. human):
Initiative:
And curses under his breath as he misses his mark.
Hopping out from his cover, Sigurd knocks an arrow and draws his bowstring to his cheek.
"Remember the wind, lad," comes his quiet admonishment as he looks down the shaft. "And don't rush the shot..." After taking in a deep breath, he exhales sharply as he releases the string, the arrow sailing through the air with a low whistle.
Dekem scratches at the stubble on his chin as he considers the guard captain's offer, and then nods.
"I don't see why not, might as well earn my keep for the moment. Is there anything specific in the area I should watch out for, other than the usual bandits and wild animals?"
Pavel grits his teeth, trying to keep his frustration in check.
Longbow (+2 vs. Humans):
Pavel draws back his bow and lets loose an arrow it misses wide of its mark rustling leafs in its passing. Sigurd following the example of his companion draws back his bow and also fires at the sentry his arrow finds the mark striking a harsh blow to the mans bowels he clutches at his belly as Pavel's second arrow pierces the man in the throat; any call of warning he may have made certainly ending at the point of the deadly missile. The man disappears from your immediate view as he doubles over leaving him obscured by the foliage of the tree in front of the stand.
Pavel signals to Jonas and Simon that the coast is clear. He approaches the wagon and lookout post, staying carefully behind the wagon so as not to be seen further up the trail.
"Hmmm...aye, that seems a sound plan. When do you plan to leave?" Dekem asked Keston.
"I have certain preparations I'll need to make before leaving. It should only take me an hour or so."
Current view of the Camp
Jonas moves up the trail after receiving the signal from Pavel.
"I'll try to move in from a different angle," Sigurd whispers as he slinks down the river. "Once I'm in position, I'll fire an arrow from hiding - that's sure to get their attention. Once they're eyes are on the trees, move in and hit them in back."
Dropping into a crouch, he begins to move along the riverbed, looking for a place away from the light of the bandits' campfire where he can ford the stream.
Stealth Roll:
Bandit stealth
Bandit Attack role
Bandit Initiative
Bandit Initiative
As Pavel moves along the forest edge, Sigurd moves down the stream as your about to break from the stream and into the woods you watch as a stone arcs from the trees on the east side of the trail and lands just in front of your face a horrendously loud bang follows the stones landing.
Initiative:
Initiative:
"That's acceptable, my good captain. I'll begin my preparations immediately, and get an early start on my rest. It's been a long trip, I would wish to be at full strength while escorting your men tomorrow. If you'll pardon me..." he ended, nodding to the men and leaving for the guest room.
After an hour or so's work, he was in bed, awaiting the new day. In one of his belt pouches, there lay a vial of strength-tuned mutagen, though he drifted off to sleep hoping he wouldn't need to use it. It tended to make him...a little wild. He also wished to keep his trump card hidden from prying eyes for now.
Longbow w/favored enemy:
Initiative:
Hearing the obvious signs of impending battle Jonas murmurs magical words and passes his hands over his chest when completed a ghost like image of armor traced with runic symbols appears around his person for a moment before fading away. With the incantation completed he moves across the shallow and slow moving water straight as he can towards what is still an enemy he is unable to see crossbow held out to ward off any enemy that could at any moment jump out of the shrubbery.
Simon follows close behind Jonas his bow now put away and sword out and readied.
Battle Map
Composite Longbow:
Sigurd reacting to the enemies attack lets fly his arrow. Its journey ending embedded deep in the bandits chest. Pavel acting only a moment later lets loose a missile of his own but in his haste to support Sigurd his arrow striking the tree just to the right of the bandit causing a meaty thunk. Following the sounds of battle Jonas moves closer to the action with Simon followed close behind his sword held at the ready. The Bandit struck attempts to return fire but the strain of his injuries proves to much and he collapses the arrow loosed from his bow falling short of the target its flight leaving it stuck in one of the fallen logs.
Rd 1 Fight layout
Dekem, while keeping an eye on the surrounding area, began to look through the treeline, searching for some high quality hardwood. Being a country boy at heart, despite his time in the city, he knew more than a little about such things.
With the thunderstone ruining their stealth assault, Sigurd calls out to the bandit.
"Lay down your arms, outlaw and you will live!", he shouts while knocking an arrow.
Sigurd longbow:
Pavel, feeling much less merciful than his companion, just fires at the man.
Longbow w/favored enemy bonus:
Jonas continues forward when breaking through the shrubs he sees the bandit Sigurd and Pavel seem to be exchanging fire with. Taking the opportunity at a clear shot he fires.
Simon makes his way around the other side of the tree and readies his shield before completing his movement. His meandering path leaves him standing in what appears to be the bandit camp proper startling two of the bandits as they make ready for combat.
Sigurd calls out to the bandits to surrender while Pavel takes aim at the first bandit to appear from the screen of foliage. his aim is successful and hits a Woman carrying an Axe. She momentarily stumbles back from the well placed shot. When Sigurd realizes that diplomacy is not in the cards he attempts to take aim with his bow however the string of his bow slices the back of his wrist leaving it numb with the arrow whipping side ways Jonas when breaking through the brush spots the enemy just ahead of him and attempts to take a shot with his crossbow however it makes a funny clanking noise with the bolt whipping into the air and over Jonas's shoulder and leaving the cranking mechanism jammed
The bandit shot in the shoulder by Pavel takes a potion from her holder and downs it in one gulp the healing energy courses through her and the wound closes almost instantly You think your stupid little sticks are going to take me down I AM GOING TO KILLL YOU ALL.. Simon makes his way through the foliage and stumbles into the camp startling the bandits as they prepare to counter attack.
2nd Round Layout
Init Roll
Pavel moves past the fallen tree and toward the axe-wielding bandit, swapping out his bow for his bastard sword in a two handed grip.
"Thu'then quit tuh'talkin and try it!", he shouts back.
Sigurd curses as the bowstring cuts his hand, but knocks another arrow nonetheless and fires on the axe woman.
Longbow:
Bastard Sword with power attack (2 handed) and favored enemy- human:
By the Valley of Fire curse you, you stupid piece of equipment. Jonas tosses the jammed Crossbow and draws his family sword in the same motion his sword leaves his hand and is taken hold by an invisible force that guides it towards the boastful bandit. It strikes and then returns to Jonas's Hand.
To Hit:
To Damage:
In Erastil's name surrender to judgment.
To Hit:
To Damage:
*Pavel: 17
Jonas: 15
Bandit 1: 12
*Bandit 2: 12
Bandit 3: 12
Pavel Readied action: 9
Bandit Leader: 9
Simon: 5
Bandit 2 Looses Initiative: 1
Charging Bandit 1 Short Sword:
Bandit 2 Short Sword:
Bandit 3 Short Sword:
Bandit Leader Dagger:
Sigurd moves parallel with the log and fires at the axe wielding woman when a opening presents itself but the numbness in his hand makes all the difference and his shot misses but only by a single hands length.
Pavel pushes through the logs and light scrub until he has a clear path between him and the mouthy bandit his challenging tone seems to anger her. Jonas’s takes advantage of her distraction and his sword manages a glancing blow to the bandits shoulder as it slips past her defenses but she moves quickly to mitigates most of the damage by stepping away from the magically guided swing, only allowing the tip of the blade to nick flesh through armor. She screams Someone take that magic user down! I have my dance partner picked out already.
With Sigurd focused on the axe wielding bandit one of the other bandit takes advantage of the opening and charges at the Holy Hunter confident in their advantage. In front of Simon are two of the remaining bandits. one of them hearing their leaders orders pushes through the brush under the tree stand and sights Jonas making a beeline for him while the last bandit gets over his initial surprise and swiftly moves to take Simon on.
The bandit attempting to attack Sigurd finds he is not as unaware as he initially appeared as Simon side steps the swing leveled at him. The blade coming so close to hitting that it slices into his cloak in its passing. Jonas's Opponent fights his way through the brush and finds himself falling forward having to run to catch his balance he catches himself just before running into Jonas's blade but his flow of movement is ruined forcing him to make only a half hearted swipe more to keep Jonas at bay then a real attempt at a attack.
Simon's enemy comes at him warily they test each other with tentative swings of there swords when the bandit makes a desperate gamble and attempts to move past Simon's blade where the bandits short sword will have a advantage. the move catches Simon off guard and the two men are left to grapple for a moment. Simon is successful in preventing the bandit from striking him with the short sword but looses his own in the fight before using his shield to force the bandit back leaving him with shield in hand and the sword at his feet.
The bandit leader finally picks her time to strike and makes what appears to be a rush at Pavel. He takes a mighty swing at the woman but at the last minute she stops leaving Pavel open as his sword misses her by no more then an inch. The bandit leader takes advantage of the opening and embeds a dagger that seems to appear from no where deep into Pavel's chest leaving the weapon embedded as she leaps back her axe held to ward against a back swing from the heavy sword. She seems to relish the pain that comes across Pavels face. Hard to breath with a blade in your lung huh!
Jonas: 15
Bandit 1: 12
Bandit 3: 12
Pavel: 9
Bandit Leader: 9
Simon: 5
Bandit 2: 1
Sigurd drops his bow, pulling out his spear instead and stabs at his attacker.
"Just remember, boy- you had a chance to walk."
Sigurd's attack:
Pavel spits, snarling at the woman as he swings once more with suicidal bravery.
"It's guh'great! I thuh'think you'll like it even more!"
Bastard Sword, two handed w/power attack and favored enemy:
Simon swears seeing himself disarmed . covering himself with his shiel , he picks up his sword and in the same move attacks the legs of his opponent
Taking advantage of the enemies distraction Jonas lashes out with his sword in a attempt to knock the weapon from the bandits hands.
Kesten
Soldier
Bugs
Prisoner
Dekem: 5
Pandemonium follows the soldier as he crashes through the branches swiping at the creatures crawling all over him. The Prisoner is the first to act his sense of self preservation ruling his actions as he runs from the creatures at full speed. The soldier continues to run finally laying hold of one of the squirming things in his hand and throws it away from himself leaving one other that he needs to deal with Kesten moves to assist Tristen and swipes at the remaining bug still clinging to him. Keston brushes the creature from Tristen's back causing it to land at their feet. The bug certainly is tenacious as it immediately attempt to bite at Tristen again missing him.
Dekem was caught somewhat unawares, as he was was watching in the other direction, but now that he had a good look at what was happening, he moved into action. Leaving the single bug at Tristen's feet to Kesten and Tristen himself, the alchemist drew a vial from his belt and let fly with it, at one of the more distant bugs. Before he even saw if it hit, he then drew his longsword, the blade ringing with the sound of steel on steel as it's pulled from it's scabbard.
Bomb Throw (+2 dex bonus, +1 Throw Anything Bonus, -2 range incement)
If it hits, damage
Damage is fire, 4 points of splash damage to anything in an adjacent square, reflex save halves splash damage only, DC 13.
"Someone take care of that fire! I'll track down our missing bandit!" Dekem called out as glanced around for tracks. While not any sort of professional wilderness tracker, he had done plenty of hunting as a child, so he had the basic gist down, at least.
Bandit 1 Short Sword:
Bandit 2 (AOO) Short Sword:
bandit 2 Bow improvised wpn:
Bandit 3 (AOO) Short Sword:
Bandit 3 Short Sword:
Sigurd knowing that his bow is not the best weapon for the fight tosses it aside drawing his spears in a swinging motion he strikes the bandit in the ribs causing him to wince from the blow before drawing the shaft back and stabbing deep in the stomach punching a sizable hole in bandits leather armor. When the bandit attempts to counter attack Sigurd uses his spear to deflect the weak swing.
Jonas try's to take advantage of the bandits initial bumbling attack and disarm him however when he makes his downward strike the bandit manages to nick Jonas in the ribs with his blade before a loud clattering of steel announces the end of the exchange as the bandits weapon lands at his feet. Jonas presses his advantage and threatens the bandit with his sword Surrender or be run through.
Pavel reverses his swing despite the pain it causes in his chest. When the female bandit try's to step back from the oncoming blow Pavel halts the swing grasping the swords blade and thrusts forward with his full weight. The change in motion leaves her unable to react as the blade embeds itself deep into her chest. She coughs up blood as she speaks How about a kiss love. Grasping Pavel by the shoulder she strikes Pavel a harsh blow to the head before losing consciousness. Though Pavel has enough presence of mind to direct his fall to the side that doesn't have a dagger stuck in blackness still claims him as his head hits the dirt.
The bandit Simon faces strikes at him with his short sword but finds his blows deflected by Simon's shield. Simon presses forward with the mobile wall of steel shoving the bandit back before quickly kneeling and grabbing his sword not bothering to even regain his feet before striking out with the blade. The deadly strike slashes the bandits groin creating a fatal wound. Any fight the bandit had quickly leaves him as he desperately try's to keep his life's blood from completely spilling to the ground.
The bandit now caught unarmed by Jonas begins to bring his hands up as if to surrender but grasps his bow instead and takes a wild swing with the improvised close quarters weapon. It will be a cold day in the abyss before I stretch my neck in a noose. The weapon appears to almost hit Jonas before suddenly being deflected by the unseen magical armament protecting him. the Bandit back pedals attempting to get some distance from Jonas with the lack of success of his attack.
Jonas: 15
Bandit 1: 12
Pavel: 9
Simon: 5
Bandit 2: 1