Alas it appears we are both the hunter and the prey this day,! You’ve done very well dear boy, You’ll have your fletchings in no time. Come now lie still while we make haste, be ready to fire when I say. Kyrinor, my dear fellow by these changing tracks it appears Master Gundren was not himself. We must find Nilsa soon if we are to salvage this turn of events
"Eh? Which way? Ach, keep up manling! Gundren was last seen heading sou' west t' the forest. Eedim can follow the tracks, Gundren, the two younglings, an' the two elves will make a trail all can see. Aye they have a lead on us, but i'll no rest till I have answers to this puzzle, we go NOW!!"
Distant lightning flashes on the horizon and soft thunder booms moments later As Kargan, Zaxx, and Breccha move beyond the exit of the Old Manor. The wind begins to pick up as the air rushes in, a herald of the storm to come.
More lightning spiders across the sky, now closer, it flashes off of polished steel in a ring that seems to surround the party. The ring grows smaller and the shapes of armed fighting men in the livery of the Protectorate solidify from the shadows.
"Master Dwarf...Lord Beddamere would like to speak with you and your friends..." the Seargent states in a firm and commanding voice.
In the foothills...
The creatures to the rear drew ever closer, moving at a speed no humanoid could muster. Titus calculated that they would be on them within the half-hour.
Now he began to hear faint answering screeches from the hills in the direction of their small groups travel. The expert rangers instincts honed through war and adventure itched.
Titus knew the creatures were using pack tactics to push him and his companions into an ambush...
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"Ach, we have no time t' bandy words wi' yer Lord Blatherskyte, his speech would wear the day away!! We go t' find Gundren, and none shall bar mae way!!"
Titus slows to a stop and places carp on his feet.
Hold Kryinor! It appears I was wrong. There is no other prey but us it seems. If we continue we will surely be ambushed! I'm not favourable to such a occurrence. Perhaps an attack is the best form of defence eh? Youngling, your night is not over. Stay strong young man and head my words. On my command we break right, run as fast as we can 100 paces. There we make our stand. Seek cover young one face your enemies and use your bow, never doubt your resolve and Corellon will watch over you. No matter what happens keep firing do not engage hand to hand. If either of us fall you run mind, run and don't look back.
Kryinor seems we will test our skills! Such fun my dear fellow.
With that Titus pats Carp on the head "Run boy Run!" After Carp starts running he turns to Kryinor -" I will take 50 steps and meet them. If I fall break off as best you can. save the boy. God speed my friend." After the 50 steps Titus stops, turns around and faces the oncoming beasts bow ready
Hey Donny awesome stuff! I believe the range means no penalty up to 150ft and disadv 150 - 600ft yes? how far is my line of sight? I'll start firing within the disadv range if the space allows that I can get shots off in the 150 - 600ft range. Also the bow is Tier 1 yes?
Yes, you have range figured right. Normal up to 150', a disadvantage to 600', and auto fail after that.
Titus can move to high ground and get intermittent clear shots as the creatures top the hills as they close. Titus could get 3 shots with a disadvantage and three with normal bonuses before the creatures close with him.
Actually the bow is at Tier 2! Tier 2: the bow becomes +1 magical [to hit and damage.], and the user gets True shot ability 3/day giving advantage to hit rolls.
Hahaha he is the noblest of fellows! righty then - its 3 w/ disadv and 3 w/ adv (he'll use true shot for the 3 within range) I assume that last 3 shots over 150ft (in range) means that he shoots at 150 . 100 and 50? if so he'll cast Hunters mark (bonus action) (90ft range) in between the middle 100 and 50ft shots. Here's hoping its awesome, heroic and successful!
Hahaha he is the noblest of fellows! righty then - its 3 w/ disadv and 3 w/ adv (he'll use true shot for the 3 within range) I assume that last 3 shots over 150ft (in range) means that he shoots at 150 . 100 and 50? if so he'll cast Hunters mark (bonus action) (90ft range) in between the middle 100 and 50ft shots. Here's hoping its awesome, heroic and successful!
Yep you got it right! waiting for the incomming awesomeness :)
Zaxx recognises the magic in use here, and the effort needed to wield it. He audibly baulks when he sees the dwarf advance on the soldiers.
"My good dwarf, perhaps it is time to listen with ear instead of shouting with steel! These men do not need to hear the cleaving words of your mighty axe."
The mage turns towards Lord Beddamere's men.
"We are in haste, Sergeant! Please forgive my companion. Foul deeds mark this night and we only mean to halt the threat of evil. What does the Lord Beddamere want with us, exactly? Perhaps I could represent my friends so that they may continue their mission? I would gladly address the Lord and heed his sage wisdom."
Zaxx smiles a little too widely and ignores Mr Skittles, hidden under Zaxx's hat, gnawing a warning on his scalp.
"Wha? Haha, by my beard wizard that is a braw plan, ye stay an' have yer tea an' crumpets with Blatherskyte, an bend his ears till sundown. We will find Gundren, ne'er ye mind!"
The Seargent takes a step back and listens to the words of Kargan and Zaxx, the men around him stir some dip their weapons in uncertainty.
The Seargent straightens and replies grim-faced, "Master Wizard, Master Dwarf, My Lord wishes to speak with ALL of you." Taking a careful step forward he raises his sword and shield, "I am tasked to take you to him peaceably or otherwise."
With that, he lowers his visor and orders his men, "On me, capture, do not kill...if you can."
The rest of the Protectors hesitantly raise their weapons and ready for a fight, some eyes watch Kargan nervously, some with fear.
As carp starts to run Kryinor grabs his shoulder. "Wait" Kryinor turns to Titus. "These are the same beasts that tracked me outside of Phandalin speed and stealth will not save him, if we fall, they will catch him." Kryinor looks around for a large tree. "There, that one, Carp climb up that tree, cover us from above. GO." Turning back to Titus. " They aren't very smart, last time I faced them alone, now we fight as a pack, I always fight better in a pack. I will guard your back brother." Kryinor shifts into his Dire wolf form.
" They aren't very smart, last time I faced them alone, now we fight as a pack, I always fight better in a pack. I will guard your back brother." Kryinor shifts into his Dire wolf form.
OOC: Kryinor gets advantage for the fight if he can stay within 5 ft of Titus and Titus can stay alive :)
Carp looked back at Kryinor, fear in his eyes, but resolve holding. "Yes master Druid." Then he found one of the taller wizened trees near him and scampered tot he high branches. Digging in his vest he pulled out a leather sling and reached for some stones in his belt pouch.
Waiting, ready, the wolf skinned Kryinor and Titus, armed with his God-blessed bow, watched the the creatures rush towards them. Each time they topped the rise of a rock strewn gully both adventurers saw their feathered reptilian forms grow larger. An eternity in each breath, finally the creatures reached the edge of the Black Bows reach...
OOC: Fire away and may Corellon bless your aim. [Fire you shots and then let steel and fangs meet fur, feather, and flesh!]
Outside the Old Manor...
The Sergeant and the main group of his men moved in on Kargan, their shields locked, intent on crushing him within a prison of wood and steel. Two more moved towards Zaxx and three broke off to take Breccha into custody.
"Come come, no one has to die this night, We are oath bound to take you in.." said the Sergeant reluctantly.
The storm grew nearer, and with it small drops of rain began to fall.
OOC: Sergeant and four men on Kargan, Two on Zaxx and three on Breccha. They move in slow and cautious so you all have initiative.
Elven eyes fixed on the oncoming fell creatures, Titus raises his bow and smoothly knocks and arrow "Death is as light as a feather. Fight well my hairy brother fight well. Corellons' blessings upon you"
Don trait colossus slayer says 1d8 dam extra once per turn with weapon attack on creature on less than full HP - this any hits that qualify would have extra 1d8 dam
Att 1: Attack: 14 Damage: 11
Att 2: Attack: 21 Damage: 11
Att 3: Attack: 22 Damage: 12
Att 4: Attack: 21 Damage: 12
Att 5: Attack: 26 Damage: 10
Att 6: Attack: 10 Damage: 11
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"Very good, my ... errr ... good dwarf! Let us make haste for our companions have no doubt made a solid head start on us."
Zaxx looks around for a bit, and then turns around in a complete circle before finally addressing Kargan again.
"Sooooo ... which way is it?"
Alas it appears we are both the hunter and the prey this day,! You’ve done very well dear boy, You’ll have your fletchings in no time. Come now lie still while we make haste, be ready to fire when I say. Kyrinor, my dear fellow by these changing tracks it appears Master Gundren was not himself. We must find Nilsa soon if we are to salvage this turn of events
Titus then follows the spore as fast as he can.
"Eh? Which way? Ach, keep up manling! Gundren was last seen heading sou' west t' the forest. Eedim can follow the tracks, Gundren, the two younglings, an' the two elves will make a trail all can see. Aye they have a lead on us, but i'll no rest till I have answers to this puzzle, we go NOW!!"
"Should I see is I can rip Wester's arm out if the socket Zaxx?" Breccha said winking tongue in cheek (but not so Wester can see).
"South West it is then Master Dwarf!" Says Breccha following on behind.
"Now, now, Beccha! On to better things than torture!" Zaxx gulps.
Zaxx secures his hat (and Mr Skittles in the process), hitches up his belt and follows the speedy dwarf.
"I didn't even have time to have tea and crumpets with the rest of The Order," he bemoans to himself.
Leaving the Old Manor...
Distant lightning flashes on the horizon and soft thunder booms moments later As Kargan, Zaxx, and Breccha move beyond the exit of the Old Manor. The wind begins to pick up as the air rushes in, a herald of the storm to come.
More lightning spiders across the sky, now closer, it flashes off of polished steel in a ring that seems to surround the party. The ring grows smaller and the shapes of armed fighting men in the livery of the Protectorate solidify from the shadows.
"Master Dwarf...Lord Beddamere would like to speak with you and your friends..." the Seargent states in a firm and commanding voice.
In the foothills...
The creatures to the rear drew ever closer, moving at a speed no humanoid could muster. Titus calculated that they would be on them within the half-hour.
Now he began to hear faint answering screeches from the hills in the direction of their small groups travel. The expert rangers instincts honed through war and adventure itched.
Titus knew the creatures were using pack tactics to push him and his companions into an ambush...
"Ach, we have no time t' bandy words wi' yer Lord Blatherskyte, his speech would wear the day away!! We go t' find Gundren, and none shall bar mae way!!"
I advance on the soldiers, axe and shield ready
Intimidation - 13
Titus slows to a stop and places carp on his feet.
Hold Kryinor! It appears I was wrong. There is no other prey but us it seems. If we continue we will surely be ambushed! I'm not favourable to such a occurrence. Perhaps an attack is the best form of defence eh? Youngling, your night is not over. Stay strong young man and head my words. On my command we break right, run as fast as we can 100 paces. There we make our stand. Seek cover young one face your enemies and use your bow, never doubt your resolve and Corellon will watch over you. No matter what happens keep firing do not engage hand to hand. If either of us fall you run mind, run and don't look back.
Kryinor seems we will test our skills! Such fun my dear fellow.
With that Titus pats Carp on the head "Run boy Run!" After Carp starts running he turns to Kryinor -" I will take 50 steps and meet them. If I fall break off as best you can. save the boy. God speed my friend." After the 50 steps Titus stops, turns around and faces the oncoming beasts bow ready
Hey Donny awesome stuff! I believe the range means no penalty up to 150ft and disadv 150 - 600ft yes? how far is my line of sight? I'll start firing within the disadv range if the space allows that I can get shots off in the 150 - 600ft range. Also the bow is Tier 1 yes?
For Titus
OOC:
Yes, you have range figured right. Normal up to 150', a disadvantage to 600', and auto fail after that.
Titus can move to high ground and get intermittent clear shots as the creatures top the hills as they close. Titus could get 3 shots with a disadvantage and three with normal bonuses before the creatures close with him.
Actually the bow is at Tier 2! Tier 2: the bow becomes +1 magical [to hit and damage.], and the user gets True shot ability 3/day giving advantage to hit rolls.
Good luck you heroic bastard you!
Hahaha he is the noblest of fellows! righty then - its 3 w/ disadv and 3 w/ adv (he'll use true shot for the 3 within range) I assume that last 3 shots over 150ft (in range) means that he shoots at 150 . 100 and 50? if so he'll cast Hunters mark (bonus action) (90ft range) in between the middle 100 and 50ft shots. Here's hoping its awesome, heroic and successful!
Zaxx recognises the magic in use here, and the effort needed to wield it. He audibly baulks when he sees the dwarf advance on the soldiers.
"My good dwarf, perhaps it is time to listen with ear instead of shouting with steel! These men do not need to hear the cleaving words of your mighty axe."
The mage turns towards Lord Beddamere's men.
"We are in haste, Sergeant! Please forgive my companion. Foul deeds mark this night and we only mean to halt the threat of evil. What does the Lord Beddamere want with us, exactly? Perhaps I could represent my friends so that they may continue their mission? I would gladly address the Lord and heed his sage wisdom."
Zaxx smiles a little too widely and ignores Mr Skittles, hidden under Zaxx's hat, gnawing a warning on his scalp.
"Wha? Haha, by my beard wizard that is a braw plan, ye stay an' have yer tea an' crumpets with Blatherskyte, an bend his ears till sundown. We will find Gundren, ne'er ye mind!"
Outside the Old Manor...
The Seargent takes a step back and listens to the words of Kargan and Zaxx, the men around him stir some dip their weapons in uncertainty.
The Seargent straightens and replies grim-faced, "Master Wizard, Master Dwarf, My Lord wishes to speak with ALL of you." Taking a careful step forward he raises his sword and shield, "I am tasked to take you to him peaceably or otherwise."
With that, he lowers his visor and orders his men, "On me, capture, do not kill...if you can."
The rest of the Protectors hesitantly raise their weapons and ready for a fight, some eyes watch Kargan nervously, some with fear.
"Ach ye had fair warning, never bar the path of a dwarf if ye value yer life!!"
As carp starts to run Kryinor grabs his shoulder. "Wait" Kryinor turns to Titus. "These are the same beasts that tracked me outside of Phandalin speed and stealth will not save him, if we fall, they will catch him." Kryinor looks around for a large tree. "There, that one, Carp climb up that tree, cover us from above. GO." Turning back to Titus. " They aren't very smart, last time I faced them alone, now we fight as a pack, I always fight better in a pack. I will guard your back brother." Kryinor shifts into his Dire wolf form.
OOC: Kryinor gets advantage for the fight if he can stay within 5 ft of Titus and Titus can stay alive :)
"I might like to speak to the good Lord myself wizard" Breccha says hoping Zaxx gets his meaning.
On the shoulders of the Sword Mountains...
Carp looked back at Kryinor, fear in his eyes, but resolve holding. "Yes master Druid." Then he found one of the taller wizened trees near him and scampered tot he high branches. Digging in his vest he pulled out a leather sling and reached for some stones in his belt pouch.
Waiting, ready, the wolf skinned Kryinor and Titus, armed with his God-blessed bow, watched the the creatures rush towards them. Each time they topped the rise of a rock strewn gully both adventurers saw their feathered reptilian forms grow larger. An eternity in each breath, finally the creatures reached the edge of the Black Bows reach...
OOC: Fire away and may Corellon bless your aim. [Fire you shots and then let steel and fangs meet fur, feather, and flesh!]
Outside the Old Manor...
The Sergeant and the main group of his men moved in on Kargan, their shields locked, intent on crushing him within a prison of wood and steel. Two more moved towards Zaxx and three broke off to take Breccha into custody.
"Come come, no one has to die this night, We are oath bound to take you in.." said the Sergeant reluctantly.
The storm grew nearer, and with it small drops of rain began to fall.
OOC: Sergeant and four men on Kargan, Two on Zaxx and three on Breccha. They move in slow and cautious so you all have initiative.
Elven eyes fixed on the oncoming fell creatures, Titus raises his bow and smoothly knocks and arrow "Death is as light as a feather. Fight well my hairy brother fight well. Corellons' blessings upon you"
Don trait colossus slayer says 1d8 dam extra once per turn with weapon attack on creature on less than full HP - this any hits that qualify would have extra 1d8 dam
Att 1: Attack: 14 Damage: 11
Att 2: Attack: 21 Damage: 11
Att 3: Attack: 22 Damage: 12
Att 4: Attack: 21 Damage: 12
Att 5: Attack: 26 Damage: 10
Att 6: Attack: 10 Damage: 11