Titus quickly moves to cover and waits in ambush for his pursuers.
Moments later a large orc covered in hide and fur, tattoos decorating its scared muscled body creeps into view. It hefts a two handed axe and has spent much time in the wilderness by the smell of it.
After the graves are dug and the humans have been put to rest. "Kargan, Breccha, gimme a hand with the oxen, he will nouish the beasts of the grasslands but we should move it off the trail."
"Titus went off this way, we should keep our guard up just incase that creature is still near." Kryinor follows Titus's trail stealthily.
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Titus remain stock still, bow ready, searching for the second orc. He internally calls forth Hunters Mark ready to mark his quarry if he has to loose his arrow.
The big Orc continues to move towards Titus unaware that the Ranger is watching him approach. Now only forty or so feet away it looks as though it will pass within a few feet of Titus' hiding spot.
Careful not to give himself away Titus strains his senses to see the second Orc but it remains hidden or has moved in a different direction...
Kryinor is eager to catch up to Titus and hunt down the orcs but is still wary of the unknown poisonous creature so he is keeping his guard up and following with stealth. If the others rush and are not being stealthy Kryinor will follow behind to the left about 30ft behind.
"That fool of an elf has no doubt got himself into trouble!"thinks Zaxx.
Throwing caution to the wind the mage makes a little running motion with his fingers as he casts a spell. When done, he hitches up his robes and sprints to where Titus headed off.
[OOC: Zaxx casts Expeditious Retreat on himself and runs off. He'll stop at the first sign of orcs or dead elf ranger.]
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Waiting in his hidden position until the oncoming Orc Pathfinder is at 21 feet distance Titus brings the straining bow to bare on his target his ranger spell forming in his mind "Tathra" at the moment of release and sends his shaft speeding towards his foe.
Shaft released he immediately rolls angling backwards left into more brush cover.
Adrenaline pumping loudly through his veins and the call of his races rage against these foul kind raising rapidly he scans the area for the second foe whilst targeting the big pathfinder in front of him.
Attack: 8 Damage: Unable to parse dice roll. + the bow bonus (still don't know what that is) + 5 if he's not at full HP
After helping with the bodies and the graves Breccha looks up to see the mage shoot off at speed... He looks at the others and shrugs in resignation and then sprints off in the direction Zaxx went; going as fast as he can with caution.
Further back near the Triboar Trail the companions move into the rough country after their ranger friend. Kryinor moves off a ways to keep any enemies or eyes guessing. Zaxx mutters and arcane word or two and races off tot he south east leaving a dust plume behind him. Breccha makes after the impetuous wizard with best speed and Kargan and Eedim move along in their wake lamenting the thin air that the taller races breathe that makes them so dull witted.
Waiting until he has a point blank shot Titus looses his arrow. Ill fortune or some sixth sens on the Orcs part makes the creature dodge tot he side letting the shaft fly past.
The Big Orc charges Titus eyes wide and lips foaming. An inarticulate scream of rage and primal fury splitting the air as it moves with wild born swiftness and covers the ground between them with a single hug leap. Driving it huge axe towards the rangers neck in one fell swing.
Orc Berserker
Attack: 25 Damage: 9 Critcal Hit! Extra Damage: 8
The huge axe moves in a deadly arc and sinks deep into Titus' flesh [17 Damage total!]
The Big creatures yanks the blade out of his foes shoulder and screams again licking the blood of the serrated metal surface...
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Dropping his bow from the force of the massive strike, Titus staggers backwards wet air forced from his lungs, with blood specked vapour clouding his face.
Silently exhorting Corellon, accepting that he will soon be joining his family, Titus knows that such in injury prevents any escape from here.
Amazed that these Pathfinders have bettered in his tracking, leaving him isolated from assistance and at a severe disadvantage he none the less is not willing to retire from this realm without showing his ancestors his worth
Drawing his paired short swords with an uncharacteristic lack of pageantry, the elf launches his final attack, welcoming the coming long sleep.
The hot sting of the arrow sinking into his back and the searing pain of the poison that coat the shaft push Titus' body past its coping point. Sinking to the ground, bested by the Greenskin duo he hears the Berserks companion snicker, "A fine prize for da boss eh Gorbag?"
The world going dark that last thing Titus sees is the wide red eyes of the painted Orc and hears its heavy breathing slow.
In the darkness the Elven Ranger hears a far away voice speak in an archaically accented Elvish, "Not your time faithful, I have work for you yet..."
LATER...
Zaxx races across the country side leaving his companions far back in his wake none of them able to keep up with his magically enhanced metabolism. Mr Skittles rides high on his pointed hat whiskers waving in the air squeaking like some tiny furry Valkyrie on a mission.
Nearing the end of his enhanced sojourn he flies past a patch of ground disturbed and soaked in blood both green and red. Topping a rise he spies two Orcs ahead encumbered by the unconscious form of his companion Titus!
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"Oh! This isn't good! This isn't good at all!"exclaims Zaxx.
He hesitates for a moment and then gently takes Mr Skittles from his perch on Zaxx's hat.
"Ok, Mr Skittles. Remember that time in Baldur's Gate with the three angry bards and the dire badger? Well, I am going to need you to do something similar. Run back up the trail and find the others and make sure you lead them the way that those orcs are going with Titus. What? No, I'll be following the orcs, just like how I followed the bards and the dire badger. You literally just said you remembered that! Ok, ok, I'm just ... look, time is of the essence. And yes, I'll be careful! No, I am sure they won't find me like the bards did! Now off you pop!"
With that Zaxx will send Mr Skittles on his way to find the party and Zaxx himself will run after the orcs, making sure he can keep them in sight while not straying too close. When he gets close enough he'll try to be reasonably stealthy.
Thinking quickly Titus immediately somersaults right and hides in the underbrush bow ready.
10 - Stealth to hide
16 - Perception
Titus quickly moves to cover and waits in ambush for his pursuers.
Moments later a large orc covered in hide and fur, tattoos decorating its scared muscled body creeps into view. It hefts a two handed axe and has spent much time in the wilderness by the smell of it.
It looks this way and that searching for him.
After the graves are dug and the humans have been put to rest. "Kargan, Breccha, gimme a hand with the oxen, he will nouish the beasts of the grasslands but we should move it off the trail."
"Titus went off this way, we should keep our guard up just incase that creature is still near." Kryinor follows Titus's trail stealthily.
Stealth: 8
Survival: 9
Titus remain stock still, bow ready, searching for the second orc. He internally calls forth Hunters Mark ready to mark his quarry if he has to loose his arrow.
5 - perception
The big Orc continues to move towards Titus unaware that the Ranger is watching him approach. Now only forty or so feet away it looks as though it will pass within a few feet of Titus' hiding spot.
Careful not to give himself away Titus strains his senses to see the second Orc but it remains hidden or has moved in a different direction...
Titus remains in his position scanning.
The big Orc continues to advance.
Titus is unable to locate the its companion/s.
OOC: How far away will Titus let it get before he does something?
What is everybody else doing? Are you all hurrying to catch up, taking it easy?
Kryinor is eager to catch up to Titus and hunt down the orcs but is still wary of the unknown poisonous creature so he is keeping his guard up and following with stealth. If the others rush and are not being stealthy Kryinor will follow behind to the left about 30ft behind.
"That fool of an elf has no doubt got himself into trouble!" thinks Zaxx.
Throwing caution to the wind the mage makes a little running motion with his fingers as he casts a spell. When done, he hitches up his robes and sprints to where Titus headed off.
[OOC: Zaxx casts Expeditious Retreat on himself and runs off. He'll stop at the first sign of orcs or dead elf ranger.]
Waiting in his hidden position until the oncoming Orc Pathfinder is at 21 feet distance Titus brings the straining bow to bare on his target his ranger spell forming in his mind "Tathra" at the moment of release and sends his shaft speeding towards his foe.
Shaft released he immediately rolls angling backwards left into more brush cover.
Adrenaline pumping loudly through his veins and the call of his races rage against these foul kind raising rapidly he scans the area for the second foe whilst targeting the big pathfinder in front of him.
Attack: 8 Damage: Unable to parse dice roll. + the bow bonus (still don't know what that is) + 5 if he's not at full HP
After helping with the bodies and the graves Breccha looks up to see the mage shoot off at speed... He looks at the others and shrugs in resignation and then sprints off in the direction Zaxx went; going as fast as he can with caution.
I trudge along at the back, grumbling to eedim about elf and human stupidity
Further back near the Triboar Trail the companions move into the rough country after their ranger friend. Kryinor moves off a ways to keep any enemies or eyes guessing. Zaxx mutters and arcane word or two and races off tot he south east leaving a dust plume behind him. Breccha makes after the impetuous wizard with best speed and Kargan and Eedim move along in their wake lamenting the thin air that the taller races breathe that makes them so dull witted.
Waiting until he has a point blank shot Titus looses his arrow. Ill fortune or some sixth sens on the Orcs part makes the creature dodge tot he side letting the shaft fly past.
The Big Orc charges Titus eyes wide and lips foaming. An inarticulate scream of rage and primal fury splitting the air as it moves with wild born swiftness and covers the ground between them with a single hug leap. Driving it huge axe towards the rangers neck in one fell swing.
Orc Berserker
Attack: 25 Damage: 9 Critcal Hit! Extra Damage: 8
The huge axe moves in a deadly arc and sinks deep into Titus' flesh [17 Damage total!]
The Big creatures yanks the blade out of his foes shoulder and screams again licking the blood of the serrated metal surface...
Dropping his bow from the force of the massive strike, Titus staggers backwards wet air forced from his lungs, with blood specked vapour clouding his face.
Silently exhorting Corellon, accepting that he will soon be joining his family, Titus knows that such in injury prevents any escape from here.
Amazed that these Pathfinders have bettered in his tracking, leaving him isolated from assistance and at a severe disadvantage he none the less is not willing to retire from this realm without showing his ancestors his worth
Drawing his paired short swords with an uncharacteristic lack of pageantry, the elf launches his final attack, welcoming the coming long sleep.
Attack: 22 Damage: 8 - Att1
Attack: 12 Damage: 7 - Att 2
1 - Bonus dam if not at full HP
OOC: Sorry forgot to let you know you have advantage on all of your attacks this turn :) Feel free to roll again for both and take the highest!
Attack: 25 Damage: 17
Attack: 18 Damage: 9
3
Digging deep Titus' blades eviscerate the Orc Berserk in retaliation.
It staggers back and its flesh goes very pale green black blood spraying out all over the ground mixing with elvish red.
Then Titus hears the thrum of a bow string from behind...
Orc Scout
Sneak Attack: 24 Damage:8 Critcal: 5
Con Save Vs Poison DC 13
save v poison - 5
save v death - 15 = whatever bonus the reaper braces give
The hot sting of the arrow sinking into his back and the searing pain of the poison that coat the shaft push Titus' body past its coping point. Sinking to the ground, bested by the Greenskin duo he hears the Berserks companion snicker, "A fine prize for da boss eh Gorbag?"
The world going dark that last thing Titus sees is the wide red eyes of the painted Orc and hears its heavy breathing slow.
In the darkness the Elven Ranger hears a far away voice speak in an archaically accented Elvish, "Not your time faithful, I have work for you yet..."
LATER...
Zaxx races across the country side leaving his companions far back in his wake none of them able to keep up with his magically enhanced metabolism. Mr Skittles rides high on his pointed hat whiskers waving in the air squeaking like some tiny furry Valkyrie on a mission.
Nearing the end of his enhanced sojourn he flies past a patch of ground disturbed and soaked in blood both green and red. Topping a rise he spies two Orcs ahead encumbered by the unconscious form of his companion Titus!
"Oh! This isn't good! This isn't good at all!" exclaims Zaxx.
He hesitates for a moment and then gently takes Mr Skittles from his perch on Zaxx's hat.
"Ok, Mr Skittles. Remember that time in Baldur's Gate with the three angry bards and the dire badger? Well, I am going to need you to do something similar. Run back up the trail and find the others and make sure you lead them the way that those orcs are going with Titus. What? No, I'll be following the orcs, just like how I followed the bards and the dire badger. You literally just said you remembered that! Ok, ok, I'm just ... look, time is of the essence. And yes, I'll be careful! No, I am sure they won't find me like the bards did! Now off you pop!"
With that Zaxx will send Mr Skittles on his way to find the party and Zaxx himself will run after the orcs, making sure he can keep them in sight while not straying too close. When he gets close enough he'll try to be reasonably stealthy.
[OOC: Stealth 22 ]