Cave Raiders
Log Info
- Title: Cave Raiders
- Emitter: Brianna
- Characters: Kailin 5, Iadoth 4, Arisha 3, Nysalia 2
- Place: Outside Alexandria
- Time: Feb 13, 2016
- Summary: Hired by the Guild of Adventurers, to look into some caravan raiders
- APL: 4
- Encounter 1: 4 CR 2 Bugbears CR 6 Encounter
You were all called to gether and offered a job. It seems some raiders have been hitting caravans heading towards the city from the outlying villages. So far no one has been able to deal with the ruffians and you have been hired to go and see what you can do. You are given transport if needed but it takes almost half a day to get to the scene of the last attack. This finds you on a road with the remains of a gutted wagon and signs of a skirmish.
After a meeting with a sunguard, Arisha became just a little more active with these requests. Even after the ride for a half a day, Arisha was still somewhat eager to see what was going on. Once at the wagon, Arisha started to look things over at the wagon, and to look at the sign of the skirmish....
Iadoth wanders over the hulk of the cart, looking all around on the ground, hoping to find some tracks or some such. It's a stretch, but the raiders might be the oruchi --- her most hated of enemies.
Kailin moves along the road quietly, uncharacteristically keeping to himself and offering no songs for the road. He will perform if asked, otherwise he remains in silent introspection. When they arrive at the gutted wagon he returns to a shade of his former self and with his weapon set on one shoulder he makes his way over to examine the sight as everyone else was, trying to determine clues and trace tracks, and other standard procedure practices for adventurers on a mission.
<OOC> Iadoth says, "I'm gonna make a roll for Survival, to find/follow tracks. If the enemy's Oruchi, then add +2!" GAME: Iadoth rolls Survival: (4)+10: 14 GAME: Arisha rolls survival: (20)+9: 29 <OOC> Brianna says, "perception checks too for everyone" GAME: Arisha rolls perception: (4)+11: 15 GAME: Iadoth rolls Perception: (17)+12: 29 GAME: Kailin rolls perception: (20)+11: 31 GAME: Nysalia rolls Perception: (9)+6: 15
You paged (Kailin, Iadoth) with 'The two of you find the tracks. Seems it was four creatures humanoids. They are weighed down like they carted off what they took in sacks. The tracks lead up into the hills.'
It feels strange travelling in a group, but Nysalia is rather excited for her first mission! She's not verly chatty, but she does have a pleased expression as she walks along the road to the scene of the latest attack. She looks back and forth over the conutryside as they travel, trying to look out for any sign of danger or bandits. As the gutted wagon comes into view, Nysallia shifts her staff into her hands, ready for a fight as they investigate.
You paged (Iadoth, Arisha) with 'the two of you are pretty sure you can follow the tracks.' You paged Iadoth with 'your per was high enough, knowledge/nature roll' GAME: Iadoth rolls Knowledge/Nature: (19)+5: 24 You paged Iadoth with 'you might be wrong but you think it might be bugbears. but there is also a bigger track yu can't identify but it is something big.'
Iadoth strings some words together in her mind before opening her mouth to address the others. "I am of thinking that, perhaps maybe, it is... what humans are to call /bugbears/. We can of follow them tracks, up to hill-hills." She winces, knowing her tradespeak to be lacking.
Arisha looks the tracks over and looks to Iadoth. "Looks like it heads that way." She says pointing with her right arm. "I'll keep on the tracks if you watch out for threats, hmm?" She says softly...before she notices Iadoth's tradespeak is lacking.....and swaps to Sildanyari. "Problems with tradespeak?"
Kailin nods to Iadoth and motions up to the hills. "Went that way indeed. Carrying lots of stuff. Let's hurry to catch up with them. They are weighed down." He looks back to the others and waits before running off. "Everyone okay with that?" He doesn't seem in a particular hurry, despite advocating for it.
Nysalia agrees with the assessment and starts heading off with Kailin. Iadoth gets a sympathetic look from her; Nysalia remembers how hard it was to learn a new language in order to communicate. Her Sildanyari is very good from years of living in Evengate and she tells the elf, "I have no problem speaking in Sildanyari. And it may confuse the bugbears if they know Tradtongue, but not the Elven language."
Iadoth says, "Tradespeak is a troublesome tongue..." The sil speaks her mother tongue, comfortable that others can too. She looks to the others. "It will confuse the bugbears, yes, but not all are as proficient. I would not wish to isolate Kailin.""
Kailin gives a distant, distracted nod and then turns in the direction of the hills, following the tracks as he heads off in that direction. "Bugbears... We'll see." His long strides carry him far, but his movements are controlled and steady, not carrying him away from the group though others may not be as fast. He paces himself to ensure they can remain a unit and not be caught in two different groups.
You follow the tracks up into the hills and you see some rock formations getting closer as you go. The ground is getting more rocky as well, making the tracks harder to follow.
<OOC> Brianna says, "survival again to follow." GAME: Kailin rolls survival: (2)+3: 5 GAME: Iadoth rolls Survival: (7)+10: 17 GAME: Arisha rolls survival: (7)+9: 16
You paged (Iadoth, Arisha) with 'you almost miss it but manage to figure out where they are going.' GAME: Nysalia rolls Survival: (5)+1: 6
Iadoth turns to the others and addresses them in Sildanyari, hoping that someone can translate for Kailin. "They are headed that way." She points further into the hills. "There is something larger with them of which I am not sure." She takes the lead, trying to keep a rapid pace ahead of the jotun.
"Looks that way." Arisha says in Sildanyari as she starts to go along with Iadoth. "this way." She says to Kailin as she starts that way as well. Underneath of her cloak, some can hear a 'click-click' of something being done.
"Alright," Nysalia replies to Iadoth as she follows the Elf. Turning back to Kailin, Nysalia provides a translation, "Iadoth says they went this way. And that tere's something bigger with them." Walking further, Nysalia returns to speaking Sildanyari. "If we can get into visual range, I can try Charming some of them before we enter combat and make the odds more in our favor."
Kailin huffs heavily and has lost the trail, though it was not unexpected. He scans the area around them for dangers in general, not concerned if the danger comes from their prey or some other person or beast. He stays quiet and hopes someone else can find the path and when Arisha and Nysalia speak to him he nods and turns in the direction everyone else is headed, moving along. He says nothing of the language barrier and does not seem to mind. He'll muddle through without language. Besides actions usually spoke louder than words.
Iadoth's bow is drawn by now, and she has removed an arrow from her quiver. She leans down to look at the tracks again, and decides that now is the time to change her shoes from the soft leather ones to more hardened ones suitable for hill-walking and rock-scrambling. The soft, bracken-coated ones she places in her backpack, their purpose done with for now.
<OOC> Brianna says, "okay perception checks." GAME: Kailin rolls perception: (18)+11: 29 GAME: Nysalia rolls perception: (10)+6: 16 GAME: Arisha rolls perception: (14)+11: 25 GAME: Iadoth rolls Perception: (16)+12: 28
You all see that you are coming to a large rock outcropping. There seems to be a cave dug into the base, and just outside around the fire are four bugbears eating it appears.
<OOC> Nysalia says, "Within range for a Charm Person?" <OOC> Nysalia says, "30' range for me"
Iadoth, at the head of the group, holds up a hand. "<something you don't understand in sildanyari>" She smiles at Kailin.
<OOC> Brianna says, "nope...right now they are about 150' out" <OOC> Iadoth says, "They are within longbow range." <OOC> Nysalia says, "And light Crossbow range, I believe."
Kailin pauses, measuring the distance out to the bugbears and looks back to the others, waiting to see how they want to handle it. He whispers, "We can go get them. Or we can plug away at them until they come get us. I'm fine either way." He holds his earthbreaker in both hands, squeezing it tightly in anticipation of the fight. "Try not to let it stay close on you. Step and move away from it whenever possible."
<OOC> Brianna says, "at this time they don't notice you. its up to you what to do"
Arisha smirks at Kailin. "You have nothing to worry about, I don't think. I think if we focus fire on one at a time, we'll do a lot more good. Unfortunately I only have a pistol." She says as she looks to the bugbears. "Could always talk to them....but my diplomacy is the business end of a pistol."
With the element of surprise, Nysalia has a chance to get one of the bugbears in her thrall before the fight starts. However, that means sneaking up much closer to them. After considering the options, she speaks to the others i her group. "Okay. If you all cover me while I try to get closer, I can see if I can Charm one of them. If I don't succeed, I can fall back towards you while you all keep firing. Sound good?"
Arisha says, "Sounds good to me, though you'll be in the greatest danger if you fail. Just be careful."
Kailin gives Nysalia a smirk and says, "If you're going to try to charm one of them, just be sure you know their language. Otherwise it will be tough. Because the other ones will likely attack you right off and your work will have only served to put you in danger." He motions to the weapons. "And if they see that we are a threat then your chances will be even smaller. I should go with you, just in case."
"Sounds like a plan," Nysalia says to Kailin with a smile and a nod. "Okay...here we go..." And taking a deep breath, Nysalia starts to slowly sneak towards the bugbear encampment.
<OOC> Nysalia says, "Roll Stealth?" <OOC> Brianna says, "those approaching ys" GAME: Nysalia rolls Stealth: (7)+2: 9 GAME: Kailin rolls stealth: (10)+5: 15 GAME: Brianna rolls 1d20+8: (3)+8: 11 <OOC> Brianna says, "pose moving forward you two you can pose getting about half way there"
Arisha stays back, and already has the pistol leveled at them, despite being a little out of range.
Kailin moves forward, trying to move as quietly as possible, which isn't easy for someone of his size. But he does it all the same, trying to look as friendly as possible. He keeps his weapon strapped away so that he is not armed. Still, he wants to get as close as possible before being noticed.
So far, so good, Nysalia thinks. She and Kailin are about halfway to the bugbears. Unfortunately, that' still twice the distance that she can reach with her spell. Tapping Kailin on the shoulder to get his attention, she whispers, "I need to get closer for spells."
One of the bugbears lifts its head and looks in their direction, spying Nysalia. They all put down their food and go for weapons.
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ATTENTION -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Brianna has dropped a TIMESTOP!
Please +init, then cease all roleplay and actions immediately and wait for Brianna to instruct you further.
For in-combat commands, type: +thelp.
-=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=- GAME: Nysalia rolls initiative: 10 + 2 = 12 GAME: You roll initiative for bugbears: Roll: 14 + Bonus: 1 = Total: 15 GAME: Kailin rolls initiative: 1 + 2 = 3 GAME: Arisha rolls initiative: 17 + 7 = 24 <OOC> Arisha says, "brb" GAME: Brianna advances the initiative order.
Round Zero - Init 24.
It is now Arisha's turn! bugbears is next!
<OOC> Arisha says, "I'm pretty far away, aren't I?" <OOC> Arisha doesn't know how far the Dragonspitter can shoot... <OOC> Kailin says, "150' out." <OOC> Arisha says, "that's fortunate then." <OOC> Arisha says, "I move up about 10 feet and shoot." <OOC> Kailin says, "Dragonspitter is 20' increments." <OOC> Arisha says, "yeah, so I'm doing long range. no big." <OOC> Arisha figures out the range bit <OOC> Brianna says, "okay, yes...you are still 150. firearms are like thrown I think and 5 increments max...double checks." <OOC> Brianna says, "yep so max would be 100' so you are out of range. you can double move which would put you closer. 60' so at range 90 next turn." <OOC> Arisha says, "all righty. That should work I think." <OOC> Arisha poses that. GAME: Brianna advances the initiative order.
Round Zero - Init 15.
It is now bugbears' turn! Nysalia is next!
Seeing that they've been spotted, Arisha hustles her way forward, not worried about her own safety at the moment.
The bugbears get the rest of their stuff and then move closer, they have morning stars in one hand but also have javelins.
GAME: Brianna advances the initiative order.
Round Zero - Init 12.
It is now Nysalia's turn! Kailin is next!
<OOC> Brianna says, "nysalia they are 45' away" <OOC> Nysalia says, "What's the range on a LIght Crossbow?" <OOC> Kailin says, "80'" <OOC> Nysalia says, "And reloading a Crossbow can be a Move action?" <OOC> Brianna says, "a light crossbow is a move I think" <OOC> Brianna says, "yep" <OOC> Nysalia says, "Okay, 5' step back, load crossbow, and shoot" <OOC> Brianna says, "go ahead," <OOC> Brianna says, "need to roll to hit before you pose...but its okay..roll to hit" GAME: Nysalia rolls 1d20+3: (14)+3: 17 <OOC> Brianna says, "you hit...damage" <OOC> Nysalia says, "Light Crossbow is 1d8, I believe?" <OOC> Nysalia says, "Yup" GAME: Nysalia rolls 1d8: (1): 1 GAME: Brianna advances the initiative order.
Round Zero - Init 3.
It is now Kailin's turn! Arisha is next!
<OOC> Brianna says, "kailin"
With a groan of disapointment as the bugbears charge, Nysalia gives Kailin a quick. "Sorry," before stepping back a few feet while getting her crossbow set up. Once the bolt is loaded, she takes aim at one of the charging bugbears and fires.
<OOC> Kailin says, "Can I pick up Nysalia and move?" <OOC> Brianna says, "hmms...possibly, it would be ackward." <OOC> Kailin says, "I'll do that then." <OOC> Brianna says, "grabbing and moving 30' back?" <OOC> Kailin says, "40'"
Kailin shakes his head as Nysalia draws a crossbow and fires. He turns and grabs up Nysalia. "That's a good way to end up dead. Get back with yer friends before you try to take on four of these things..." He moves back, taking the much lighter woman with him as he tries to go back to join his allies or at least meet them halfway.
<OOC> Brianna says, "k." GAME: NEW ROUND!
Brianna advances the initiative order.
Round One - Init 24.
It is now Arisha's turn! bugbears is next!
GAME: Note Flat-footed on Arisha ended. <OOC> Arisha says, "Now I'm shooting at them. XD" <OOC> Brianna says, "arisha. Kailin just ran by you with Nysalia." <OOC> Arisha says, "and I can't find any info on range increments." <OOC> Arisha will hunt for it, but for now, I'm shooting. <OOC> Brianna says, "you are 60' from them. so regular is 20' so 3 increments, each extra is -2 to hit, so you would be -4 to hit. you could move 30' forward and be -2 to hit but that puts them all at 30' from you" <OOC> Brianna says, "unless you have weapon with distance on it, or far shot feat" <OOC> Arisha will take the -4. <OOC> Arisha is going to make them work to hit her. GAME: Arisha rolls ranged-4: (16)+6+-4: 18 <OOC> Arisha has neither, obviously. <OOC> Brianna says, "hits" GAME: Arisha rolls 1d8: (6): 6 <OOC> Brianna says, "hurts it" GAME: Brianna advances the initiative order.
Round One - Init 15.
It is now bugbears' turn! Nysalia is next!
GAME: Brianna rolls 1d20+1: (1)+1: 2 (EPIC FAIL) GAME: Brianna rolls 1d20+1: (20)+1: 21 GAME: Brianna rolls 1d20+1: (12)+1: 13 GAME: Brianna rolls 1d20+1: (3)+1: 4 GAME: Brianna rolls 1d20+1: (20)+1: 21 GAME: Brianna rolls 1d20+1: (17)+1: 18 GAME: Brianna rolls 1d6+3: (2)+3: 5 GAME: Brianna rolls 2d6+6: (4)+6: 10
As Kailin rushes past her, Arisha undoes a clap on her grey cloak and tugs down her facemask. the sight could very well be terrifying....a dark elf, with a solid black arm holding a pistol. "CEASE OR YOU SHALL BE BROUGHT BEFORE VARDAMA!" Seeing they have no intention of stopping, she just shoots, hitting the lead bugbear in the face.
GAME: You damaged Arisha for 15 points. 13 remaining. GAME: Brianna advances the initiative order.
Round One - Init 12.
It is now Nysalia's turn! Kailin is next!
GAME: Note Flat-footed on Nysalia ended.
The bugbears surge forward and hurls their javelins at Arisha since she is closest. One hits and one manages to score a mighty blow.
<OOC> Kailin says, "Where are the bugbears? We can't quite keep track of their movement otherwise." <OOC> Brianna says, "they are 30" <OOC> Brianna says, "they are 30' from Arisha, 55' from you and nysalia" GAME: Brianna rolls 1d20+3: (16)+3: 19 GAME: Brianna rolls 1d8: (5): 5 GAME: Brianna advances the initiative order.
Round One - Init 3.
It is now Kailin's turn! Arisha is next!
<OOC> Kailin says, "I'll charge one of the bugbears that haven't been hit with power attack." GAME: Kailin rolls melee+2-2: (10)+10+2+-2: 20 GAME: Kailin rolls 2d6+9+6: (6)+9+6: 21 <OOC> Brianna says, "you kill it Kailin"
GAME: NEW ROUND!
Brianna advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 24.
It is now Arisha's turn! bugbears is next!
<OOC> Brianna says, "arisha, one is down, 1 really wounded, and two others. two hurt ya good with their javelins, but now they just have the morning stars. they are 30' from you." <OOC> Arisha says, "where's the one that really hurt? Is it in melee?"
Before she realizes, Nysalia has been picked up by Kailin, which throws off her aim a bit and causes her crossbow bolt to simply nick her target. The sorceress elps in surprise at being carried back, although she is grateful to be back further from the bugbears. Rather than spend time on thanking Kailin, Nysalia busies herself with reloading her crossbow.
Kailin turns back around, as soon as he's dropped off Nysalia, and charges back into the action. His long longs carry him forward and he lays down a thunderous smack against his old foes with the heavy end of his maul. The weapon drops like a hammer and crushes the skull of one of the bugbears as Kailin throws himself into the middle of the group of four. "Focus on the one, as was the plan..." Despite the fact that he broke form the plan he continues to advocate for it. But the deviation seems to be working for them.
<OOC> Brianna says, "hmm...true..kailin up there now...no one injured not in melee, barely." <OOC> Arisha says, "I'm shooting at him then." <OOC> Arisha says, "Moving up to 20 feet." <OOC> Arisha says, "to where the range is 20 feet I mean." GAME: Arisha rolls ranged: (6)+6: 12 <OOC> Arisha says, "vs ranged touch." <OOC> Brianna says, "hits" GAME: Arisha rolls 1d8: (5): 5 <OOC> Brianna says, "dead" GAME: Brianna advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 15.
It is now bugbears' turn! Nysalia is next!
GAME: Brianna rolls 1d20+5: (1)+5: 6 (EPIC FAIL) GAME: Brianna rolls 1d20+5: (2)+5: 7 GAME: Brianna advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 12.
It is now Nysalia's turn! Kailin is next!
<OOC> Brianna says, "nysalia the two remaining are now engaged with Kailin."
Arisha walks her way forward to get a better angle on the one bloody bugbear, and fires another shot. The shot kills the bugbear, and she takes a breath. "Two left. Do your worst!" She says at the Bugbears.
The remaining two bugbears move and try to attack Kailin with their morning stars. One drops his the other misses by far.
<OOC> Nysalia says, "Casting Daze on one. It gets a Will save vs. 15" GAME: Brianna rolls 1d20+1: (18)+1: 19
With the number of bugbears cut in half, Nysalia focuses on the remaining 2. She focuses her arcane powers on one of the remaining combatants, casting Daze on it to try and temporarily blind it.
GAME: Brianna advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 3.
It is now Kailin's turn! Arisha is next!
<OOC> Brianna says, "Kailin, you have 2 on you, one with no weapon" <OOC> Kailin says, "power attack the one with the weapon." <OOC> Brianna says, "ok" GAME: Kailin rolls melee-2: (18)+10+-2: 26 <OOC> Brianna says, "hit" GAME: Kailin rolls 2d6+9+6: (8)+9+6: 23 <OOC> Brianna says, "dead" GAME: NEW ROUND!
Brianna advances the initiative order.
Round Three - Init 24.
It is now Arisha's turn! bugbears is next!
<OOC> Brianna says, "arisha one remaining"
With the number of bugbears cut in half, Nysalia focuses on the remaining 2. She focuses her arcane powers on one of the remaining combatants, casting Daze on it to try and temporarily blind it.
Kailin flips around, his massive size apparently not a hinderance to acrobatic prowess. His large maul comes with him as he goes and it spins around his body, taken up again as he directs the momentum into the bugbear that still holds a weapon. It brings it up to block, but Kailin simply smashes through it with his heavy instrument of death and it snaps the bugbear's head to the side with vicious and sickening crack. It drops limply in an instant, the life removed suddenly and violently.
GAME: Nysalia casts Daze. Caster Level: 2 DC: 15
<OOC> Brianna says, "ok your go, 1 left in melee with kailin" <OOC> Arisha says, "okie. time to try something then." <OOC> Arisha says, "forbid action on the remaining bugbear." <OOC> Arisha says, "Forbidding him to attack" <OOC> Arisha says, "Will save" GAME: Arisha casts Forbid Action. Caster Level: 3 DC: 14 <OOC> Arisha doesn't think it'll work, buuuut GAME: Brianna rolls 1d20+1: (5)+1: 6 <OOC> Brianna says, "it works." <OOC> Arisha says, "Can't attack then. :D" <OOC> Arisha poses. GAME: Brianna advances the initiative order.
Round Three - Init 15.
It is now bugbears' turn! Nysalia is next!
"BY THE DIVINE WISDOM OF THE GREY LADY, DO NOT ATTACK HIM!" Arisha calls out as she points her pistol at the remaining bugbear.....but doesn't pull the trigger. The bugbear MIGHT feel something holding his arms if he tries to attack.....
<OOC> Brianna says, "kailin you get an aoo as it tries to move away to go after arisha." <OOC> Kailin says, "Sure." GAME: Kailin rolls melee-2: (15)+10+-2: 23 <OOC> Brianna says, "hits" GAME: Kailin rolls 2d6+9+6: (9)+9+6: 24 <OOC> Brianna says, "kills it."
The bugbear can't attack Kailin so it does the next best thing it moves to charge Arisha and attack her, but Kailin gets in a parting shot.
<OOC> Brianna says, "pose killing it." <OOC> Brianna says, "free poses"
Kailin starts to go for one of the downed bugbears, but then the one still standing turns its back on him and that's the last thing it ever does. Kailin flicks his weapon in reverse, sending it into the back of the magically molested bugbear's head. Its skull caves and it drops to the ground in front of them having very few defenses from the magical spells of his companions, making it an easy, pliable target. Kailin gives a ponderous expression and says, "Huh. I guess the last ones were more experienced..." He doesn't dwell on it too long, however, and looks up, motioning ot the cave. "Let's find what heavy items it had with them. Likely stolen from the cart."
Arisha lifts her gun to the sky and crooks her elbow. "Hmph. More experienced, but asking the grey lady to keep him from attacking was more to bring some relief to you." She says as she rubs her shoulder....near her left arm....and a bit of a blue glow comes from her shoulder. "I don't need to lose more of my shoulder, thank you.' She says as she glares at the bugbear.....and starts for the cave. "Still...those javelins....ow."
GAME: Brianna removes the timestop. Timestop by Brianna has left. GAME: You remove the timestop.
Kailin shakes his head and explains, "I fought ones like these early on in my adventures. And they nearly killed me. But those must have been far tougher than these things..." He nudges a dead bugbear with his foot. He nods and says, "But I appreciate the relief. It made it very... easy." He smirks at that has he looks down at the back of the splattered skull at his feet. "Let me know if you need any more on that wound though. I've got a few tricks for relief myself..."
"I'll be fine, thank you. I have the grey lady's blessings to help me out, but you can't help me with the larger wound." Arisha says as she looks at her left arm. "Let's see to these things and get them back."
As you look around you find that the cave is stocked with things probably taken. You can easily arrange for pick up and that gets you paid and set about your way though they do set you up with a good meal first.