A Beginning
Log Info
- Title: A Beginning
- Emitter: Tiasa
- Characters: Taidan 4, Tim 4, Arnora 3, MAC-B1G 3
- Place: Outside Alexandria
- Time: Aug 23, 2015
- Summary: Scholar is looking for a rare bird.
- APL: 4
- Encounter 1: 4 Worgs (CR 2) CR 6 encounter
A scholar has contracted with the adventurer's guild for some help with looking for a rare bird. He believes he has tracked down the bird to one small forest not too far from Alexandria and well he wants bodyguards as well as people to help him look. So this finds you at the edge of a forest that looks just a bit on the dark side.
Arnora has been intermitantly eyeing Tim along the way, a frown growing on her face. At last as the reach the edge of the forest she opens her mouth "I wonder lass" she rumbles in a gravelly contralto "IF you should be out and adventuring in yer condition aye?" she asks of the elf.
Tim, the mighty (sized) elf adventurer has come along. He rides a horse most likely, a conjured mount would be easy for him, and lessen the risk of him getting charged for crippling someone elses horse. He frowns at the sight of the forest, looking to the man they are guarding. "So, what will you do with this bird anyhow? This place looks a little off doesn't it?" As Arnora speaks, he arches a brow, "I'm perfectly fine good sir. No need to worry about me."
Taidan could not help himself from snickering, but he does his best. To keep himself in control of his emotions, he falls back a little to check on somethings...
An excursion to investigate aid in local fauna collection could provide MAC-B1G more data, as it was directed to acquire. Also incorporated is the proximity and interaction with local denizens (also a directive). The construct tromps along from the city to the treeline, optical receptors scanning as its faceplate pans. "Target not yet acquired."
"Are ye sure? From what I know elves don't have many babies. No point risking one for some point fookin hats bird obsession" Arnora rumbles in reply, in all apparently seriousness and a decided lack of tact considering said pointy hat is along with them.
Taidan laughs from far away and then sobers up.
The Scholar, Gyem, looks around a bit, "It does look a bit dark. Well I hope to study it, maybe take it back to where I can observe it better."
Tim nods to the Scholar, then back to Arnora. "I'm not pregnant, I'm a guy. I'd prove it....." then he looks back down at his stomach. "But I haven't seen it in a long time either." He then shrugs, and focuses back on the scholar. "Ok, well, lets hope we find it fast before something bad happens. Always seems to go that way in places like this."
GAME: Tim refreshes spells. GAME: Taidan refreshes spells. GAME: MAC-B1G refreshes spells.
<OOC> Taidan says, "Tiasa, do you mind if I roll knowledge/nature to find out more about the bird so we can find it easier to locate its natural habitat?" <OOC> Tiasa says, "go ahead" <OOC> Tim will too GAME: Tim rolls knowledge/Nature: (18)+12: 30 GAME: Taidan rolls knowledge/nature: (6)+9: 15 You paged Taidan with 'don't know much other than rumors it might not actually exist, or be a variation of some other bird.' Taidan pages: Thanks. You paged Tim with 'Its an extremely rarely seen bird, you would be suprised to find it in these woods, but it might be here...'
Both Arnora's busy eyebrows arise at that revelation "Well fook me crossways" she says as her eyes follow Tim's downwards "Ye mean ye ain't eatin for two afterall?" Stone plate clatters as she shakes her head in surprise and mutters something in Khazud. That done she wraps her intricate braids around her head to help pad her helmet before donning it and closing the visor "Sorry, er lad, hard to be tellin with elves"
Taidan comes back to the group, wiping the corner of his left eye with the back of his hand. "Hooboy, *giggles* Interesting day we are having today. Hope it lasts." He grins for everyone and then moves off again to check on some other stuff, trying to stiffle the growing laughter within him.
Tim looks around for a bit, shaking his head, then looking at the Scholar. He moves over near Taidan and speaks quietly to the man, gesturing for him to get closer for a whisper. "Be cautious...the odds of this bird being here are so low, I am suspicious that not all is as it seems. This could be some other attack on the guild."
MAC-B1G seems, for better or worse, oblivious to the humor of the misinterperetation. "Query: Last known location of target avian." It turns its head from the woodline to their guide and commander.
Geym Shakes his head, "I was told someone had seen it here." he says and then blinks, "Wait that is its call, I would know it anywhere." and he is running off into the woods.
<OOC> Tim says, "Did we hear anything? Perception rolls?"
Taidan looks at Tim and sobers up, placing a hand on the elf's beefy (or meaty?) shoulders and says, "You can count on me to make sure that I will do my job right." He looks about and then smiles, "I do hope it's not going to be a bad day, but if it comes to that... (grinning) I got your back." He draws a hand back to the group, letting the oversized elf guide his horse back to the group. He looks a bit concerned for the elf, noting that soon enough the forest will make it difficult to keep riding the horse. Probably worried as to who is going to carry him along when the elf gets too tired to walk on his own two legs. He shakes his head and follows at the back of the group.
Arnora rolls her eyes as the scholar charges off "Stay put ye daft fooker" she calls out as she heads off after him. Considering the huge weight of armor and weapons she moves fairly fast, for a dwarf anyway. Stealth however is not happening with the clatter of stone and metal.
<OOC> Tiasa says, "don't need to roll, you heard nothing." <OOC> Taidan says, "Okay, I'd like to know more about our employer, Tiasa. Mind if I roll a knowledge/local check on him?"
"This unit did detected no significant sonics..." Yet the construct increases its pace in attempt to catch up to the advisor. Like the khazad, it is anything but quiet.
Tim grimaces, "Ok, well, thats not good. I suppose we need to go after him, but be prepared this is some kind of trap." This he says loud enough for the others to hear now.
<OOC> Arnora is heading after him "As fast as stubby dwarven legs allow"
Taidan grabs on Tim and says, "Two of his bodyguards are already after him. If this is a trap, we'd better be the wiser ones and find the means to get out of it. If not, well, he can't really blame you for not keeping up, right."
<OOC> Tiasa says, "sure.." GAME: Taidan rolls knowledge/local: (6)+10: 16
Apparently he can move pretty fast and is out of side rather quickly, which is not at all that good. But he also isn't hiding his tracks so easy to follow.
<OOC> Taidan says, "Oh why am I bothering with my rolls." You paged Taidan with 'eccentric, scatterbrained, but also supposed to be good with birds' <OOC> MAC-B1G says, "Response: To purge dice of unfavorable probability before it affects crucial moments." <OOC> Taidan says, "Apologies, RL suddenly shoves its ugly head in front of my screen and demands my attention. I hope to be back in 30min. :("
Tim nods to Taidan, and moves ahead after the others, but with caution.
Arnora is no tracker, most especialy up on the surface. Still these tracksa re hard to miss so she is able to follow them "Oi ye daft fook, get back here or my Reos's swinging cock I will reach down yer throat and pull you fooking spine out" There is no sound of the scholar just the obvious trail, at least until you come out into a clearing, or see one ahead anyway.
"Observation:," the construct notes to Arnora as it passes her en route to their charge, "Primary task directive: Protect advisor. Removal of spine could be fatal and would violate directive."
"Observantion, grow a fucking sense of humour" Arnora replies in what seems her usual tactful manner. She does come to something of a screeching halt at the sight of a suspcous clearing. She hefts her heavy shield from her back to her arm and pulls out her large waraxe before progressing further.
Tim will come a bit later, huffing a bit at the fast walk, though he isn't directly running of course. He grunts but stays behind the others, not even trying to enter the clearing.
<OOC> Tiasa says, "are you approaching the clearing and in what order. Taidan will be towards the back just because Tim and him were catching up." <OOC> Arnora says, "I think Mac was moving faster, but Arnora is heading in" <OOC> Tiasa says, "that alright MAC you first in?" <OOC> MAC-B1G nods.
As you enter the clearing you notice the scholar face down in the center. The clearing looks empty other than that.
MAC-B1G alters course to direct approach towards the prone scholar. "Unit designate Advisor, report status." It is uncertain of the cause for the Advisor's state. Thus the request. MAC-B1G also scans the surroundings. The directive remains to locate the avian fauna as well.
"Ah fook me" Arnora curses as she spies face down employer "Dumb fooking fook. Ma always said get the gold first" she mutters as with a glance around for a source of their exployer'a apparent demise she heads over to nudge at him with a booted foot.
<OOC> Taidan back.
Tim still won't enter the clearing, he is watching from a distance, but looking about in every direction for something else, besides the scholar.
<OOC> Taidan says, "Tiasa, I'd like to cast message spell so I can alert the forward group that we can see them but holding back just in case something bad shows up." <OOC> Tiasa says, "okay" GAME: Taidan casts Message. Caster Level: 3 DC: 14
The man seems to have fainted or is unconscious by another means. There is a bump on his forehead that matches a log by his head. He is breathing though. There seems to be four openings leading from the clearing, the one back the way you came, and one in each of the other directions, almost cardinal directions.
<OOC> Tim says, "AFK 5"
"Aye, well fookin behind us" mutters Arnora at the message. She looks down at the mercifully unconcious man and lets out a slow breath. That done she casts her eyes around the clearing and shrugs her huge shoulders "So now what?"
<OOC> Tiasa says, "Perception" GAME: MAC-B1G rolls perception: (14)+7: 21
Taidan croaches and then crawls as he gets into position close to Tim. He signals to him to keep a look out for the tree lines as he begins a twiddle his fingers and encant a few words. He points his hands at their two allies and speaks to them, although no audible voice can be heard coming out of his mouth. His voice is heard by the two members of his group, "We're hiding beneath some bushes near the treeline behind you. Let us know if the coast is clear."
GAME: Taidan rolls perception: (6)+0: 6 GAME: Tiasa rolls 1d20+9: (13)+9: 22 GAME: Arnora rolls perception: (7)+1: 8 GAME: Tim rolls perception: (7)+8: 15
MAC-B1G turns its faceplate to survey the clearing. "It is highly probable that Unit Desginate Advisor was assaulted.. Scanning for threats. There is a howling from behind Taidan and Tim, that seems to be coming closer.
<OOC> Arnora says, "Tim? Taidan?" <OOC> Tim says, "Hrm?" <OOC> Tim says, "Ohh, yes, I should pose huh" <OOC> Arnora says, "Indeed"
Tim turns around, grunting. "Ok, well...so much for being safe." He backs up a bit behind Taidan, "This is not going to be fun."
"Didn't whoever made ye teach ye proper fooking tradespeech laddie?" Arnora growls to MAC as under her helm her brow crinkles whilst trying to make sense of his speech. Barely picking up the howling with a tilt of her head she cackles nastily as she notices the direction behind the two hiding in the bushes. "If I were a nastier fooker I would leave them to their fate" she mutters then jogs her way towards the sound, clattering all the way.
There is not a lot of room to move around in the bushes, it being kind of heavy folliage except of course for the path that the scholar made, maybe using magic or something to make it stay like it is. The howling has turned to yips and growls, sounds like something is coming up the trail, wait there is a sound from the sides as well.
<OOC> Tim says, "I'm casting Mage armor" GAME: Tim casts Mage Armor. Caster Level: 4 DC: 18 <OOC> Tiasa says, "okay"
Tim moves back a bit more into the clearing now, growling and speaking arcane words. A shimmering appears around him briefly, and he looks at Arnora, "Yes, because we are all dressed so well for an ambush, I see all of us standing here in full plate. Its so stupid of me to try to be cautious. Fookin dwarf moron." He adds at the end.
<OOC> Taidan says, "Casting mirror image." GAME: Taidan casts Mirror Image. Caster Level: 3 DC: 16
Taidan puts on his game face and says, "Well, to bad for them." saying this to the one that is coming down on them. He cast a spell on himself, opening a channel that allows versions of himself to materialize on this plane of existence.
GAME: Taidan rolls 1d4+1: (1)+1: 2 <OOC> Taidan says, "Great. Just great." <OOC> Taidan says, "There are three image of Taidan, two are duplicates."
"Affirmative," the construct answers before turning to return whence they came, towards the howling sounds. Also the last knocwn location of their fellow units. It then stops as other sounds join in. "Additional sources detected. Probabilty of incoming threats, eighty-two percent."
"Insult me again laddie and they won't ever find all the pieces of ye. Now be a good fat elf and get behind me" Armora grumbles as she moves to the front and the side a little, attempting to put her hefty form between the clothies as the whatever it is approaching. She raises her shield and axe into a guard position, eyes scanning over the top as she awaits the arrival of whatever.
Taidan's image begins to blur as the spell reaches completion, and then these images splits from his true form to stand a few centimeters away from him copying his exact posture. There are now three images of Taidan, drawn sword and buckler at the ready.
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ATTENTION -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Tiasa has dropped a TIMESTOP!
Please +init, then cease all roleplay and actions immediately and wait for Tiasa to instruct you further.
For in-combat commands, type: +thelp.
-=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=- GAME: Taidan rolls initiative: Roll: 20 + Bonus: 3 = Total: 23 GAME: Arnora rolls initiative: Roll: 15 + Bonus: 2 = Total: 17 GAME: You roll initiative for Worg1: Roll: 10 + Bonus: 2 = Total: 12 GAME: You roll initiative for Worg2: Roll: 4 + Bonus: 2 = Total: 6 <OOC> Taidan says, "Oh sweet." GAME: You roll initiative for Worg3: Roll: 9 + Bonus: 2 = Total: 11 GAME: You roll initiative for Worg4: Roll: 10 + Bonus: 2 = Total: 12 GAME: MAC-B1G rolls initiative: Roll: 12 + Bonus: 2 = Total: 14 GAME: Tim rolls initiative: Roll: 3 + Bonus: 1 = Total: 4 GAME: Tiasa rolls 1d20+7: (3)+7: 10
And they emerge, large wolves, one coming up the trail glaring at them with red eyes and growling. Then there is one to the left, and one to the right as well. But they were a distraction, a fourth tries to take a bite out of Tim who is in the back now, but misses.
GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round One - Init 23.
It is now Taidan's turn! Arnora is next!
GAME: Note Flat-footed on Taidan ended. <OOC> Tiasa says, "Taidan" <OOC> Taidan says, "Oh, yes. Me." <OOC> Taidan says, "I will cast true strike." <OOC> Tiasa says, "okay, cast and pose." GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round One - Init 17.
It is now Arnora's turn! MAC-B1G is next!
GAME: Note Flat-footed on Arnora ended. GAME: Taidan casts True Strike. Caster Level: 3 DC: 15 <OOC> Arnora will step towards the closest and smack it <OOC> Tiasa says, "they are about the same distance, the front, left or right." <OOC> Arnora says, "Step towards the two then"
Taidan shifts his scimitar to his other hand and begins to encant the words that would allow his mind to see a few seconds into the future. He focuses on the versions of the future where he can achieve a successful strike on their oncoming foes. "I hope you got something to knock these monsters down, because I highly doubt I am equiped on taking them on for too long." He says this to Tim.
<OOC> Tiasa says, "its basically one 10' in front of you, one 10' to the left and one 10' to the right." <OOC> Arnora says, "Step foward and hit the one in front" <OOC> Tiasa says, "okay. roll" GAME: Arnora rolls 1d20+8: (17)+8: 25 <OOC> Tiasa says, "hit" GAME: Arnora rolls 1d10+3: (7)+3: 10 <OOC> Tiasa says, "hurts...pose" GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round One - Init 14.
It is now MAC-B1G's turn! Worg4 is next!
GAME: Note Flat-footed on MAC-B1G ended. <OOC> Tiasa says, "Mac" <OOC> MAC-B1G says, "Apologies. I had RL in screen." <OOC> Tiasa says, "it is ok" From afar, Arnora needs previous wounds healed :)
"That all. Right you are fur rugs coming right fookin up. REOS!" bellows the short dwarf as she slams her axe into her shield to make a hell of a racket. That done she steps forward, shield first to guard the way. She trades a few faints and parries, the huge waraxe wielded as if it weighed nothing, but the impact is hard as she slams it into the warg in front, sinking in deep.
<OOC> MAC-B1G will assist Arnora in neutralizing the nearest threat. GAME: You damaged Arnora for -100 points. 35 remaining. GAME: You damaged Taidan for -100 points. 26 remaining. GAME: You damaged MAC-B1G for -100 points. 34 remaining. GAME: You damaged Tim for -100 points. 23 remaining. <OOC> MAC-B1G will activate Titan Armor for +4 Strength. <OOC> Tiasa says, "ok" GAME: MAC-B1G rolls melee+1+2: (8)+6+1+2: 17 <OOC> Tiasa says, "and that is melee?" <OOC> MAC-B1G says, "Yes" <OOC> Tiasa says, "hit" GAME: MAC-B1G rolls 1d8+1+6: (8)+1+6: 15 <OOC> Tiasa says, "barely standng but its still standing" GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round One - Init 12.
It is now Worg4's turn! Worg1 is next!
GAME: Tiasa rolls 1d20+7: (19)+7: 26 GAME: Tiasa rolls 1d6+4: (1)+4: 5 GAME: You damaged Tim for 5 points. 18 remaining. GAME: Tiasa rolls 1d20+7: (13)+7: 20 <OOC> Tiasa says, "The one that tried to nip you does bite you this time Tim and knocks you to the ground." GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round One - Init 12.
It is now Worg1's turn! Worg3 is next!
GAME: Tiasa rolls 1d20+7: (13)+7: 20 <OOC> Tiasa says, "misses Arnora" GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round One - Init 11.
It is now Worg3's turn! Worg2 is next!
GAME: Tiasa rolls 1d20+9: (3)+9: 12 <OOC> Tiasa says, "and again misses Arnora" GAME: Tiasa rolls 1d20+9: (1)+9: 10 (EPIC FAIL) <OOC> Tiasa says, "and misses Mac" GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round One - Init 6.
It is now Worg2's turn! Tim is next!
GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round One - Init 4.
It is now Tim's turn! Taidan is next!
GAME: Note Flat-footed on Tim ended.
MAC-B1G strides up adjacent to Arnor. "Combat mode engaged." It then swings at the same creature, bashing it heavily with one armored forearm.
<OOC> Tim says, "Is there any room to 5' out of melee?"
The worg in the rear does take a bite out of Tim this time and knocks him down, while the worg in front tries to take a bite out of Arnora and fails, the other two worgs move up behind Arnora and MAC respectively to flank with the first, but fail to bite too.
<OOC> Tim says, "Can I 5' roll?" <OOC> Tiasa says, "yes you can crawl 5'" <OOC> Tim says, "Crawl?" <OOC> Tim says, "Heh" <OOC> Tim says, "Ok, Can I hit more than one with a glitterdust, or are we all surrounded pretty much and AOEs are not going to help?" <OOC> Tiasa says, "you had one on you, you and taidan right there. you have three up front surrounding the other two, you would get teammates" <OOC> Tim says, "5' crawl back, Mirror Image" <OOC> Tiasa says, "okay, pose"
Tim cries out, "AHH, son of a bitch!" he is bit, and he falls down, crawling to the side and getting on his knees to quickly cast a spell. His form shimmers and now there are more of him.
GAME: NEW ROUND!
Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 23.
It is now Taidan's turn! Arnora is next!
GAME: Tim rolls 1d4+2: (4)+2: 6 <OOC> Tim says, "6 copies" <OOC> Tiasa says, "taidan" <OOC> Taidan says, "Okay, not sure how many are near me though." <OOC> Tiasa says, "1" <OOC> Tiasa says, "within 5' the other three. two are roughtly about 15' and one is about 25'" <OOC> Taidan says, "Tim, hope you will focus fire on the one I am attacking." <OOC> Taidan says, "Power attack!" <OOC> Taidan says, "Two-handed." <OOC> Tiasa says, "ok" GAME: Taidan rolls melee +20: (3)+5+20: 28 <OOC> Tiasa says, "hit" <OOC> Taidan says, "Near miss. If not for the true strike." GAME: Taidan rolls 1d6+4+3: (1)+4+3: 8 <OOC> Taidan says, "Really?" <OOC> Tiasa says, "still hurts...pose" GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 17.
It is now Arnora's turn! MAC-B1G is next!
<OOC> Tiasa says, "arnora, barely standing one in front, and one behind you" <OOC> Arnora says, "Try for the one in front, then turn around" GAME: Arnora rolls 1d20+8: (16)+8: 24 <OOC> Tiasa says, "hit" GAME: Arnora rolls 1d10+3: (7)+3: 10 <OOC> Tiasa says, "dead"
Taidan engages one of the canine-like creatures and uses his foresight to attack it where he would have likely missed. It strikes the beast well and true, but not because of his blade, but by virtue of his might.
GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 14.
It is now MAC-B1G's turn! Worg4 is next!
<OOC> Tiasa says, "one behind you MAC"
"Nice try fooking furbags" Arnora says as a earthy chuckle escapes her whilst the wolf things try to bit through her armor. She moves rather gracefully despite the weight of armor, and well being a dwarf. Her blow is rather more true however, sinking deep into the warg's neck, sending the dead beast crashing to the ground in a welter of blood that glistens in her stone armor. A wordless yell of triumph escapes her as she pivots around to face the one behind, shield up and ready "Flea bitten mongrel, get ready tae meet yer mangy ancestors"
<OOC> MAC-B1G will pivot and full attack slam it. GAME: MAC-B1G rolls melee+1+2: (19)+6+1+2: 28 GAME: MAC-B1G rolls melee+1+2: (16)+6+1+2: 25 <OOC> Tiasa says, "hit hit" GAME: MAC-B1G rolls 1d8+1+6: (4)+1+6: 11 GAME: MAC-B1G rolls 1d8+1+6: (6)+1+6: 13 <OOC> Tiasa says, "seriously hurt, still standing" GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 12.
It is now Worg4's turn! Worg1 is next!
GAME: Tiasa rolls 1d20+7: (2)+7: 9 GAME: Tiasa rolls 1d20+7: (19)+7: 26 GAME: Tiasa rolls 1d20+7: (7)+7: 14
MAC-B1G pivots when unit designate Arnora neutralizes one threat to address the one behind it. Both armored forearms are utilized, now, in a one-two succession of pummeling.
GAME: Tiasa rolls 1d6+4: (2)+4: 6 GAME: You damaged Arnora for 6 points. 29 remaining. GAME: Tiasa rolls 1d20+7: (3)+7: 10 GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 12.
It is now Worg1's turn! Worg3 is next!
GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 11.
It is now Worg3's turn! Worg2 is next!
GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 6.
It is now Worg2's turn! Tim is next!
GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 4.
It is now Tim's turn! Taidan is next!
The worg in back fails to even come close to biting Taidan or one of his images. In the front one bites Arnora but doesn't know her down, meanwhile the other misses MAC probably because it is barely standing.
<OOC> Tiasa says, "time" <OOC> Tiasa says, "tim" <OOC> Tim says, "I shall MM the one on Taidan" <OOC> Tiasa says, "ok" GAME: Tim rolls 2d4+2: (4)+2: 6 <OOC> Tiasa says, "it isn't looking hot." GAME: NEW ROUND!
Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Three - Init 23.
It is now Taidan's turn! Arnora is next!
<OOC> Tiasa says, "taidan"
Tim doesn't even bother getting fully to his feet, instead he quickly gestures and speaks more arcane words. A pair of force bolts hitting the one worg fighting Taidan
GAME: Tim casts Magic Missile. Caster Level: 4 DC: 17 GAME: Tim casts Mirror Image. Caster Level: 4 DC: 18 <OOC> Tim says, "Forgot that earlier" <OOC> Taidan says, "cast shocking grasp on my target." <OOC> Tiasa says, "okay" GAME: Taidan casts Shocking Grasp. Caster Level: 3 DC: 15 GAME: Taidan rolls melee: (18)+5: 23 <OOC> Tiasa says, "hit" GAME: Taidan rolls 3d8: (13): 13 <OOC> Tiasa says, "dead" <OOC> Taidan says, "Sorry, wrong dice?" GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Three - Init 17.
It is now Arnora's turn! MAC-B1G is next!
<OOC> Taidan says, "should be d6." <OOC> Tiasa says, "reroll then" GAME: Taidan rolls 3d6: (11): 11 <OOC> Tiasa says, "still dead" <OOC> Taidan says, "Thanks." <OOC> Tiasa says, "arnora the unhurt one is still trying to bite you" <OOC> Arnora says, "Bad doggy, try to smack it" GAME: Arnora rolls 1d20+8: (5)+8: 13 <OOC> Tiasa says, "miss" GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Three - Init 14.
It is now MAC-B1G's turn! Worg4 is next!
<OOC> Tiasa says, "mac still one on you looking weak"
Under her heavy helm Arnora grimaces a bit at the bite, but that doesn't show in her gravely voice "That the best ye got? mangy fucking rug" she says, her voice booming from behind her bloodstained visor. She swings but doesn't quite pivot properly and her blow goes wide.
<OOC> MAC-B1G slams at the threat again. GAME: MAC-B1G rolls melee+1+2: (9)+6+1+2: 18 GAME: MAC-B1G rolls melee+1+2: (8)+6+1+2: 17 <OOC> Tiasa says, "hit hit" GAME: MAC-B1G rolls 1d8+1+6: (4)+1+6: 11 GAME: MAC-B1G rolls 1d8+1+6: (6)+1+6: 13 <OOC> Tiasa says, "paste" GAME: Tiasa rolls 1d20+7: (1)+7: 8 (EPIC FAIL) <OOC> Tiasa says, "last one fails to bite arnora" GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Three - Init 12.
It is now Worg4's turn! Worg1 is next!
GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Three - Init 12.
It is now Worg1's turn! Worg3 is next!
GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Three - Init 11.
It is now Worg3's turn! Worg2 is next!
GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Three - Init 6.
It is now Worg2's turn! Tim is next!
GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Three - Init 4.
It is now Tim's turn! Taidan is next!
Taidan swirls alongside his many images, flowing through and fro of his target. Seeing an opening, he shifts his grip hold of his scimitar to his other hand and begins encanting words of power. Within a moment, his hands are coated by electrical discharges that soon begin to focus on the palm of his hand. A ball of blue, coruscating energy is formed in his hand. With a quick jerk, he slams the ball of electrical energy into the side of the beast and watches as it explodes inside the beast's innards. Steam wafts out of the creature's many orifices as its internal organs is burned within.
The last remaining worg tries to bite at Arnora and fails, then turns fleeing.
<OOC> Tiasa says, "you can get an aoo Arnora"
MAC-B1G continues its piston-like strikes with innate vambrances designed for such use. Bone finally shatters and the threat is neutralized into a bloody pulp.
GAME: Arnora rolls 1d20+8: (17)+8: 25 <OOC> Tiasa says, "hit" GAME: Arnora rolls 1d10+3: (3)+3: 6 <OOC> Tiasa says, "glace hit...pose...Tim there is one fleeing" <OOC> Tim says, "I will stand up and use acid dart on it" <OOC> Tim says, "ranged touch" GAME: Tim rolls ranged: (2)+3: 5 <OOC> Tim says, "Heh"
"Oi, come back here ye fleabag. I ain't done killing you yet" Arnora growls as the warg turns to flee. Her axe lashes out but only manages to graze down the beast's side.
<OOC> Tiasa says, "miss" GAME: NEW ROUND!
Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Four - Init 23.
It is now Taidan's turn! Arnora is next!
<OOC> Tiasa says, "taidan"
Tim gets to his feet, grimacing and drawing energies forth to form a blob of acid in his hand. He hurls it towards the fleeing worg, but only manages to melt some leaves off a bush that gets hit.
<OOC> Taidan says, "Oh." <OOC> Taidan says, "Too far to attack it I guess?" <OOC> Tiasa says, "melee yes" <OOC> Tiasa says, "yea, can't charge through the brush. ranged could hit." <OOC> Taidan says, "Hmmm... I only got one range attack but only has a reach of 30 feet. And not very powerful at that. But I got nothing else." <OOC> Taidan says, "Go for that?" <OOC> Tiasa says, "you could move 20' and then use it at a range of 30" <OOC> Taidan nods. "Telekinetic fist!" <OOC> Tiasa says, "k" <OOC> Taidan says, "Touch attack." GAME: Taidan rolls ranged: (6)+5: 11 <OOC> Taidan says, "Barely?" <OOC> Tiasa says, "barely miss" <OOC> Taidan says, "Aw shucks." GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Four - Init 17.
It is now Arnora's turn! MAC-B1G is next!
<OOC> Tiasa says, "arnora its at 40' from you though you cannot charge due to terrain." <OOC> Arnora says, "Drop Waraxe as a swift, draw throwing as a move and try a throw." <OOC> Arnora says, "-2 for distance I think?"
Taidan begins to move as he sees the last of the pack of... wolves flee out of the area. He tries to attack it from afar, forming a wind ball in his hand and hurling it into the direction of the fleeing monster. He only hits the side of a tree.
<OOC> Tiasa says, "you can draw as part of a move since you are above +1 bab, so can get a little closer and then throw without penalty" <OOC> Arnora says, "Sounds good to me" GAME: Arnora rolls 1d20+6: (1)+6: 7 (EPIC FAIL) <OOC> Arnora says, "LOL" <OOC> Tiasa says, "miss" GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Four - Init 14.
It is now MAC-B1G's turn! Worg4 is next!
<OOC> Tiasa says, "mac its at 50' from you" <OOC> MAC-B1G will draw Death Ray and fire. GAME: MAC-B1G rolls ranged-2: (6)+4+-2: 8
"Get back here you fooking coward" Arnora bellows out as she drops her waraxe and moves foward, pulling out one of the smaller axes on the way. It seems at least for her moving and throwing is not a good combo as the axe manages to bounce of a tree and clang loudly off her helm.
<OOC> MAC-B1G says, "Touch AC, but that may not help." <OOC> Tiasa says, "nope, miss" GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Four - Init 12.
It is now Worg4's turn! Worg1 is next!
GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Four - Init 12.
It is now Worg1's turn! Worg3 is next!
GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Four - Init 11.
It is now Worg3's turn! Worg2 is next!
GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Four - Init 6.
It is now Worg2's turn! Tim is next!
GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Four - Init 4.
It is now Tim's turn! Taidan is next!
<OOC> Tim says, "I'm just going to hold action." <OOC> Tiasa says, "and it is at 80' partial concealment"
The cylindrical weapon mounted to MAC-B1G's right scapular plate articulates up and over it's shoulder. The fore-end is caught and supported with one manipulator while the left connects palm port into the rearward port to power it. A cyan glow starts at the tip and then unleashes a bolt of energy to strike a tree.
The worg keeps running through the brush and trees weaving through them.
GAME: NEW ROUND!
Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Five - Init 23.
It is now Taidan's turn! Arnora is next!
<OOC> Tiasa says, "taidan"
Tim shakes his head, "I'll never hit the thing, might as well let it go and check on our friend here." He gestures towards the scholar
<OOC> Taidan says, "Still alive?" <OOC> Taidan says, "Okay." <OOC> Taidan says, "I can't reach it with any of my magic, I am afraid." GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Five - Init 17.
It is now Arnora's turn! MAC-B1G is next!
<OOC> Tiasa says, "anyone else able to reach that far?" <OOC> Tim says, "Not that I'm going to waste a spell Icly on no" <OOC> Arnora says, "How far is it?" <OOC> Tiasa says, "80 right now" <OOC> Arnora will try her crossbow :P <OOC> Tiasa says, "okay" <OOC> MAC-B1G's weapon will reach 600 feet, but would not be accurate at that distance. GAME: Arnora rolls 1d20+5: (12)+5: 17
Taidan watches at the creature continues to increase it distance from him. He huffs and puffs and finally slows down as he could no longer get it into range of any of his spells. "I can't...*huff* catch it. *puff*"
<OOC> Tiasa says, "call low or high and roll 1d100" <OOC> Arnora says, "High" GAME: Arnora rolls 1d100: (84): 84 <OOC> Tiasa says, "does hit then" GAME: Arnora rolls 1d10: (5): 5 <OOC> Tiasa says, "it yelps but doesn't stop." GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Five - Init 14.
It is now MAC-B1G's turn! Worg4 is next!
<OOC> Tiasa says, "did you want to try a shot mac? it will be too far to see when it goes" <OOC> MAC-B1G may as well. GAME: MAC-B1G rolls ranged-4: (14)+4+-4: 14 <OOC> Tiasa says, "call high or low and roll 1d100"
"Not so fast ye craven mongrel" Arnora growls, shaking her head to clear it from the blow of her own axe. The walking armory pulls out a heavy crossbow and raises it to her shoulder. With a heavy twang the bolt flies out and improbably manages to thread through all the foliage and hit the beast. Sadly that doesn't stop it and she lets out some more curses "Fook it, lets check on the wee fooker payin us"
<OOC> MAC-B1G says, "Low." GAME: MAC-B1G rolls 1d100: (53): 53 <OOC> Tiasa says, "hit" GAME: MAC-B1G rolls 2d6+2: (6)+2: 8 <OOC> Tiasa says, "it yelps more and then vanishes into the underbrush."
MAC-B1G traverses its weapon and offers a final discharge that causes a yelp of discomfort from the target. "Acknowledged." Now it responds toArnora's directive and stows its weapon before turning towards the damaged Advisor.
The worg whimpers and vanishes into the underbrush.
<OOC> Tiasa says, "free poses"
Tim looks over at the scholar, but doesn't seem to rush over to him just yet. Instead, tim reaches into his magical backpack, and pulls out a loaf of bread and some cheese. He takes a few bites as he stands there, "Fighting always makes me hungry."
"And what doesn't?" Arnora rumbles towards Tim, any expression hidden behind her helm. She does offer a curtly approving nod to the other three, about as much praise as she gives, then trundles over to pick up her axe "Sorry lass, needed to try to get that thing" she says quietly, evidently apologising to her own weaponry for being unceremoniously dropped.
Taidan rises up from his stoop position as Arnora's comment makes him remember why he is here in the first player. "Oh no! The money-man!" He begins to hussle back to the place where he found the man sprawled on the ground.
The Scholar just still lays face down for the most part, still breathing though.
MAC-B1G crouches next to the scholar and resumes status inquiries. "Report status." This includes a prod at the unit with one digit.
<OOC> Taidan has no heal skill so no good.
The scholar starts to stir and rolls over. There on the ground under him, also apparently breathing is a blue bird of some kind, maybe what he was looking for, which is probably what caused him to trip and bang his head.
Tim is still eating his bread and cheese, he grunts faintly as he spots the bird when the man is rolled over. "Well, thats weird. I suppose it means we are done though...." he shakes his head and goes back to eating.
Arnora cleans her axe carefully before hanging it back on her belt. She trundles over and peers between the scholar and the bird "All that for a fooking blue chicken" she mutters then shrugs her broad shoulders "Well no point hanging about aye?"
Taidan clears his throat and whispers to the side, "That blue chicken is our pay check, so be nice." He straightens and looks concerned at their employer, "You suffered a concussion, sir. But thankful you have come around. I believe you have your precious bird in your possession. Now, if you please, allow us to escort you back into the city where it is safe." He makes no mention of the four wargs that would have likely fed on his unconscious form were it not for them around. The scholar looks at the bird and his eyes go wide. He scoops it up, "Yes yes, lets go." he says and then looks at them all, "Lets go." he seems excited ignoring his injury as he stands.
MAC-B1G's faceplate tilts. "Unit designate Advisor, you successfully captured the target. The task is completed." It might sound pleased, but there is no inflection in its vocalizations.
Tim nods, finishing a few more bites then putting his food back away into his magical backpack. "Yea, we should get out of here before something else happens. Definately not a pleasant place for a campsite."
Arnora clanks over to grab one of the warg corpses, the least obviously damaged one and easily slings it over one shoulder "Going tae at least get a fookin cape from these mangy fooks" she annouces on her way back to the group.
The scholar looks at the corpse and then the group, "Um where did that come from?" he asks but even as he does it gets distracted by the bird and starts to wander up the path.
<OOC> Tiasa says, "one more pose around and will do a wrapup"
Tim nods, "Yes, lets get out of here quickly." He will conjure another magic mount should ne need it, if the first got destroyed or something where it was left behind.
"The creature arrived with other similar creatures following the capture of the avian target," MAC-B1G responds as it moves to follow the scholar along the path. The directive remains to escort and protect the unit.
"Aye, corpses will be drawing other things" Arnora hazards a guess as she heads over to her pony. It is not fond of the smell of warg and blood but with a string of curses that blue the air around her she finally manages to load it and herself on board. The warg corpse seeming to be a better rider it seems.
<OOC> Tiasa says, "taidan" <OOC> Tiasa says, "or did we lose Taidan?"
There are no problems as you escort the scholar back to the city and he gets you all your payment, well its actually a man servant that pays you as the scholar disappears into his house muttering about his research.