Act 2, Scene 2: "To Crush the Wetrocks" (Main Game Thread)

[Styrius]

Findalsip moves ahead behind Jordan realizing that his forest cousin is hampered by the lack of light. Looking ahead he can tell there are some big critters that mean business. He casts 'magic stone' and plans his next move.

[TristenC]

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OOC: Is it possible, please, to crop and expand the middle third of the map (so squares just left of Bull to squares just right of the red trangle?
What does red centre mean? Wounded? Or critically so? Or?
And does black dot mean dead?
Thanks!!

[OOC] Sure, I'll add a little close up here. You can also choose the "open image in new tab" browser option and it will show the whole thing in much higher resolution than the thumbnail sometimes provides.

Ah yes, some of the token effects are not typical and I suppose it has been a little while since the last fight for my usual ones (the Troll fight I believe was the last)
A token colored red means the character is Hurt Badly (50% hp) or worse.
A black circle over a character's face means they are stone-cold dead.
The pink circle over an enemies face indicates they have been KOd by the Color Spray spell (see the end of my last post)
And the Blue ring over Jordek, Katten and Bullock indicate they currently benefit from the Bless spell.

Hope that helps [/ooc]

[Chris1234]

Linar tries to kill the unconscious orc next to him.

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OOC: TY!
I've forgotten the rules for killing unconscious foes. Here's some rolls:
Longsword v orc THACO 18 [1d20]=5
Damage v orc [1d8]=4

[TristenC]

Linar tries to kill the unconscious orc next to him.

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OOC: TY!
I've forgotten the rules for killing unconscious foes. Here's some rolls:
Longsword v orc THACO 18 [1d20]=5
Damage v orc [1d8]=4

[Ooc] Execution of a 'helpless' creature (unconscious, asleep) is automatic if the attacker is not in Melee w/ allies or neutrals of the target (neutrals to the target may choose to allow or oppose the attack on a case-by-case basis). If the attacker or the intended target is in melee range of an enemy of the attacker then the attack and damage rolls are as normal vs a 'prone' (+4 to hit in melee) target.
[/ooc]

[Chris1234]

Linar maintains his defensive style to give others a chance to catch up ready to replace him as front line.

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OOC: OK, TY!
AC 9 for 4 slash damage

[Nocturno]

Longsword(16): [1d20]=12 [1d8+3]=2+3=5

Targeting the Orc Leader shouting in Common. "Scum lay down your weapons, and you will only be embarrassed this day!"

[Jenara]

Katten will hold back, using her now as much as possible, she does want to kill the orc leader. None of this surrendering.

Long Bow (Thaco 16) [1d20]=14 dmg [1d6]=6
Long Bow (Thaco 16) [1d20]=5 dmg [1d6]=2

[TristenC]

Somewhere behind one of the rear columns a light flashes as apparently a torch is lit. Linar tries to strike at the unconscious enemy on the ground in the middle of melee, but in the chaos of battle his swing goes wide. Fin moves closer to the front and embues a trio of stones with magic. Even jordek, now able to see a little, moves to the middle of his party's cluster. Unfortunately his hurled dagger glances harmlessly off the Bugbear's armor.

The orcs on the front lines show no lack of fervor as they attack the Drow and High elf; a fierce hatred of both it would seem. Stretch your neck out, pretty elf. The apparent leader replies in common when Nocturno calls for surrender. If you no want fight, I help you. The fighter priest responds by slashing the orc across the chest, cutting deep into his armor and flesh beneath.

The bugbear in the second rank slashes at Nocturno with his polearm, but the staggering orc knocks the weapon from his hands. The bugbear catches the orc leader and whispers something to him as the orc regains his balance. Shouting in orcish the bugbear backs away, his weapon fumbled. Two more orcs surge forward with pike and halberd but Katten and Bull's arrows quickly take them down. A few shots sail towards the party but strike little more than stone.


[Actions for R3?]
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R2:
BB2 (3): 3 chain and shield, hand axe, LS
Linar (3+1 spell): 4
Fin (2+4 spell): 6
O5 (1+5 scim): 6 std lea, shield. Scimitar/sp. Unconscious!
O2: (3+6 sp): 9 std lea, shield. spear
O9: (2+7 xbow): 9 std lea, shield. axe/ Lt xbow
O10: (2+7 axe): 9 hide axe/ pike drop Unconscious!
Jordek (8+2 dagger): 10
O8: (5+6 sp): 11 std lea, shield. axe/sp
Bull (2+10 Voadkyn LB): 12
O12 (6+7 sbow): 13 hide. axe/bow Unconscious!
O1: (8+6): 14 std lea, shield. broadsword/sp
BB1 (5+9 GG): 14 splint, Glaive-guisarme, B swd
Nocturno (10+5 Ls): 15
O11: (10+6): 16 std lea, shield. spear.
Katten (9+8 LB): 17
O4: (10+7 sbow): 17 hide. axe/sbow
O6: (10+7 xbow): 17 hide. axe/ Lt xbow
O3: (9+9 H): 18 hide. Halberd
Jordek (8+):

BB2 lights a torch?

Fin moves 30 feet East (half his move) and casts Magical Stone on 3 small stones.

O5 is Unconscious!

Linar Regenerates 1 hp
Linar slashes with his Longsword (-2 slash vs std lea) at O5 (AC 7) who is prone (+4)
Thac0 18 vs AC 7(+2): Need 9+
[1d20] = 5, Miss!

O2 stabs with his spear at Linar (AC 0) who is using Bladesong Defensive posture (-2)
Thac0 19 vs AC 0(-2): Need Nat 20 to hit
[1d20] = 4, miss

O9 fires his Light x-bow at Linar (AC 0) who is using Bladesong Defensive posture (-2) and in melee with O2 (-2)
Thac0 19 vs AC 0(-4): Need Nat 20 to hit
[1d20] = 8, miss

O10 is Unconscious!

Jordek Moves West 10 feet and throws a dagger (-1 pierce vs splint) at BB1 (AC 3) while blessed (+1)
Thac0 17 vs AC 3: Need 14+
[1d20] = 3, miss
Jordek vs BB1 [1d20]=3, [1d4]=2


O8 moves 10 feet NorthWest and picks up the pike and stabs at Linar (AC 0) who is using Bladesong Defensive posture (-2)
Thac0 19 vs AC 0(-2): Need Nat 20 to hit
[1d20] = 1, Fumble!
O8 drops the pike!

O2, O9, O8 vs Linar [1d20]=4,[1d20]=8,[1d20]=1

Bull fires his Voadkyn Longbow (-1 pierce vs std lea) at O8 (AC 7) while blessed (+1)
Thac0 18 vs AC 7: Need 11+
[1d20] = 5, Miss
[1d20]=5 Long bow


O12 is Unconscious!

O1 slashes with his broadsword at Nocturno (AC 1)
Thac0 19 vs AC 1: Need 18+
[1d20] = 13, miss!

BB1 slashes with his Glaive-Guisarme at Nocturno (AC 1)
Thac0 ? Vs AC 1:
[1d20] = 1, Fumble!
BB1 drops his Glaive-Guisarme!
BB1 steps back and orders others w/ polearms forward

Nocturno slashes with his Longsword
(-2 slash vs std lea) at O1 (AC 6)
Thac0 16 vs AC 6(-2): Need 12+
[1d20] = 12, Hit! (Barely!)
For [1d8+3] = 5 damage!
O1 is Hurt Badly

O11 moves in and stabs with his spear (-1 pierce vs splint) at Nocturno (AC 1)
Thac0 19 vs AC 1(-1): Need 19+
[1d20] = 9, miss!

O11 vs Nocturno [1d20]=9, [1d6]=4

Katten (+1 blessed) fires her longbow (-1 piercing vs std lea) vs O11 (AC 6)
Thac0 16 vs AC 6: Need 10+
[1d20] =14, hit!
For [1d6] = 6
O11 DIES!


O4 fires his short bow at (+2 pierce vs leather) at Katten (AC 4)
Thac0 19 vs AC 4 (+2): Need 13+ to hit
[1d20] = 6, miss!


O6 fires his Light x-bow at Linar (AC 0) who is using Bladesong Defensive posture (-2) and in melee with O2 (-2)
Thac0 19 vs AC 0(-4): Need Nat 20 to hit
[1d20] = 17, miss!

O4 vs Katten, O6 vs Linar [1d20]=6,[1d6]=5,[1d20]=17,[1d8]=7


O3 moves 25 feet SouthWest and slashes with his Halberd at Nocturno (AC 1)
Thac0 19 vs AC 1: Need 18+
[1d20] 0 8, miss!

O1, BB1, O3 vs Noct [1d20]=13,[1d20]=1,[1d20]=8

Bull fires his Voadkyn Longbow (-1 pierce vs std lea) at O8 (AC 7) while blessed (+1)
a second time
Thac0 18 vs AC 7: Need 11+
[1d20] = 12, hit!
For [1d6+7] = 9 damage
O8 DIES!

[1d20]=11 Long bow
[1d6+7]=2+7=9 Long bow damage


Katten (+1 blessed) fires her longbow (-1 piercing vs std lea) vs O11 (AC 6) a second time
Thac0 16 vs AC 6: Need 10+
[1d20] = 5, miss!

[Chris1234]

Linar tries to return the favour to the orc trying to cut a chunk out of him.

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OOC: Longsword THAC0 18 [1d20]=17
Longsword damage [1d8]=7
Hits AC1 for 7 slashing damage to orc O2

[Dargon Lonewolf]

Bull

Fires 2 more arrows into the rear guard of the orcs. Trying to find an opening to nail the leader.

[Nocturno]

Letting his sword do the talking Nocturno will attempt to finish off the leader.
Longsword(16): [1d20]=12 [1d8+3]=3+3=6

[Jenara]

Katten moves to the "North" notching two more arrows she takes aim at the ones cowering behind the rocks, waiting for the moment to arrive.

(She is shooting over the unconcious and dead ones, hoping they will give some form of cover, but sadly she misses)

Long Bow (Thaco 16) [1d20]=2 dmg [1d6]=5
Long Bow (Thaco 16) [1d20]=8 dmg [1d6]=1

[Styrius]

Findalsip closes the gap between himself and Bull and hurls two stones at the prone monster straight ahead.
[1d20]=10
dmg: [1d4]=2
[1d20]=9
dmg: [1d4]=2

[TristenC]

Fin moves up behind Bull and hurls a pair of stones at one of the unconscious orcs, damaging him badly. Linar cuts deeply into his opponent, nearly dropping the orc.

The source of the light behind the column becomes apparent as the previously injured bugbear emerges with a clay vessel with a small burning rag sticking out of the top! He moves quickly to the other Bugbear, handing him the vessel and speaking in their native tongue before moving away Northward and out of sight. The second Bugbear grins wickedly and takes aim, hurling the burning flask of oil at Katten! The fire-bomb glances off of Nocturno's arm in the midst of the melee and tumbles to the ground between the tightly grouped party! Thin sprays of flaming oil splatter onto Jordek, Katten, Bullock, Linar and Nocturno; burning each briefly before they can be extinguished! The bugbear moves North and out of sight to follow his fellow, calling in Orcish to the others, Controlled retreat!.

Arrows and weapons dance back and forth between the two groups. Nocturno cuts down the Orc leader, and even Jordek lands a glancing dagger. The orcish archers and Halberd wielder all take pot-shots from range at the party before rushing off Northward. The final orc, still staggering from Linar's blow, begins to withdraw cautiously. Bullock fires his bow, but the string snaps! Katten aims carefully and her glancing shot takes the orc in the side of the head; sending him into a motionless heap on the ground…


[Actions for R4?]
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R3:
BB2 (3): 3 chain and shield, hand axe, LS
Fin (2+3 thrown obj): 5
O5 (1+5 scim): 6 std lea, shield. Scimitar/sp. Unconscious!
Linar (3+5 LS): 8
BB1 (5+3 thrown obj): 8 splint, Glaive-guisarme, B swd
O2: (3+6 sp): 9 std lea, shield. spear
O9: (2+7 xbow): 9 std lea, shield. axe/ Lt xbow
O10: (2+7 axe): 9 hide axe/ pike drop Unconscious!
Jordek (8+2 dagger): 10
Bull (2+10 Voadkyn LB): 12
O12 (6+7 sbow): 13 hide. axe/bow Unconscious!
O1: (8+6): 14 std lea, shield. broadsword/sp
Nocturno (10+5 Ls): 15
Katten (9+8 LB): 17
O4: (10+7 sbow): 17 hide. axe/sbow
O6: (10+7 xbow): 17 hide. axe/ Lt xbow
O3: (9+9 H): 18 hide. Halberd


BB2 moves SouthEast 25 feet and hands a lit flask of oil to BB1, then speaks to him in Bugbear. BB2 moves North and out of sight

Fin moves East 15 feet and throws his magical stone at O5 (AC 7) who is prone (+4)
Thac0 18 vs AC 7(+4): Need 7+
[1d20] = 10, hit!
For [1d4] = 2 damage!
O5 is Hurt!

O5 (1+5 scim): 6 std lea, shield. Scimitar/sp. Unconscious!

Linar Regenerates 1 hp [18/20 hps]
Linar slashes with his Longsword (-2 slash vs std lea) at O2 (AC 6)(-2)
Thac0 18 vs AC 7(-2): Need 13+
[1d20] = 17, Hit!
For [1d8] = 7 damage!
O2 is About to Die!

BB1 Throws a flask of flaming oil (-2 improvised) at Katten (AC 4)
Thac0? Vs AC 4(-2):
[1d20] = 10, miss!
[1d6] = 2 feet to the South East
Jordek, Katten, Linar, Bullock and Nocturno are in the 3ft splash zone and are burned
For [1d3] = 3 damage!
Jordek is Barely Scratched

Linar is Hurt!
Linar's Armor spell is reduced [2/10]

Bullock is Barely Scratched

Nocturno is Hurt!

BB2 moves North and out of sight, calling for controlled retreat
BB1 oil [1d20]=10, [2d6]=7, [1d3]=3


O2 stabs with his spear at Linar (AC 0) who is using Bladesong Defensive posture (-2)
Thac0 19 vs AC 0(-2): Need Nat 20 to hit
[1d20] = 14, miss!
O2 holds for a controlled withdraw

O9 fires his Light x-bow at Linar (AC 0) who is using Bladesong Defensive posture (-2) and in melee with O2 (-2)
Thac0 19 vs AC 0(-4): Need Nat 20 to hit
[1d20] = 17, miss!
O9 moves North out of sight

O2, O9 vs Linar [1d20]=14, [1d20]=17


O10 is Unconscious!

Jordek throws a dagger (+2 pierce vs Hide) at O3 (AC 6) while blessed (+1)
Thac0 17 vs AC 6(+3): Need 7+
[1d20] = 17, Hit!
For [1d4] = 1 damage
O3 is Barely Scratched

Jordek vs O3 [1d20]=17, [1d4]=1


Bull fires his Voadkyn Longbow (-1 pierce vs std lea) at (AC 7) while blessed (+1)
Thac0 18 vs AC 7: Need 11+
[1d20] = 3, Miss
[1d20]=3 Giant Bow

O12 is Unconscious!

O1 slashes with his broadsword at Nocturno (AC 1)
Thac0 19 vs AC 1: Need 18+
[1d20] = 16, miss!

Nocturno slashes with his Longsword
(-2 slash vs std lea) at O1 (AC 6)
Thac0 16 vs AC 6(-2): Need 12+
[1d20] = 12, Hit! (Barely!)
For [1d8+3] = 6 damage!
O1 DIES!

Katten (+1 blessed) fires her longbow (+2 piercing vs Hide) at O4 (AC 6) who has Half cover (-4)
Thac0 16 vs AC 6(-1): Need 11+
[1d20] = 2, miss!

O4 fires his short bow at (+2 pierce vs leather) at Katten (AC 4)
Thac0 19 vs AC 4 (+2): Need 13+ to hit
[1d20] = 2, miss!
O4 moves North out of sight

O6 fires his Light x-bow at Linar (AC 0) who is using Bladesong Defensive posture (-2) and in melee with O2 (-2)
Thac0 19 vs AC 0(-4): Need Nat 20 to hit
[1d20] = 15, miss!
O6 moves North out of sight

O4 vs Katten, O6 vs Linar. [1d20]=2,[1d6]=4, [1d20]=15,[1d8]=4


O3 slashes with his Halberd at Nocturno (AC 1)
Thac0 19 vs AC 1: Need 18+
[1d20] = 12, miss!
O3 moves North-East and out of sight

O1, O3 vs Nocturno [1d20]=16,[2d4]=4, [1d20]=12,[1d10]=8


O2 Morale (leader dead, hated enemy, allies abandoned, no enemy killed, 75% hps lost, enemy using magic)
O2 Morale [1d20]=1, perfect Pass!
O2 does NOT surrender!
O2 withdraws NorthEast 30 feet


Fin throws his magical stone a second time at O5 (AC 7) who is prone (+4)
Thac0 18 vs AC 7(+4): Need 7+
[1d20] = 10, hit!
For [1d4] = 2 damage!
O5 is About to Die!

Bull fires his Voadkyn Longbow (+2 pierce vs hide) at O2 (AC 6) while blessed (+1)
Thac0 18 vs AC 6(+3): Need 9+
[1d20] = 1, Fumble!
Bull's bowstring breaks!
[1d20]=1 Giant Bow

Katten (+1 blessed) fires her longbow (+2 piercing vs Hide) a second time at O2 (AC 6)
Thac0 16 vs AC 6(+3): Need 7+
[1d20] = 8, Hit! (Barely!)
For [1d6] = 1 damage
O2 DIES!

[Styrius]

Findalsip launches his last magic stone at O5
To hit:[1d20]=12
Dmg: [1d4]=3