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08b: Across the Downs - together.

Posted by GM2For group 0
Sir Adonis Campbell
player, 342 posts
The wheel is spinning
but the hamster has died.
Sun 3 Oct 2010
at 11:52
  • msg #105

Re: Along the causeway: ROUND 1: OUTCOME


 With most of the group apparently allergic to working together, or even to guarding their flanks from further ambush while those in the centre deal with the immediate attackers, Adonis simply does what he can and hurls himself more or less flat like Brakkus, following his original impulse to save the fallen man as quickly as possible, reaching out to grab whatever part of their sorceror is showing and haul him to the road.
Kjaelos Marak
player, 58 posts
Vengeance is mine...
So is that apple pie...
Sun 3 Oct 2010
at 15:37
  • msg #106

Re: Along the causeway: ROUND 1: OUTCOME

Occupied with the shadowy assailant, Kjaelos' heart skips a beat at the loud clank of plate armor meeting stone, and a subsequent grating of heavy steel being dragged over a rough surface. Out of the corner of his eye, he sees a ridiculous, almost comical sight - the huge knight, instead of engaging the enemy, has hurled himself onto the ground beside him, and is now lying stomach down as he reaches out his mailed hands to help the old hermit retrieve the fallen Beren!

"Get up you steel-clad oaf! We need your sword here!" roars Kjaelos in his limited Visic, eyes blazing in a rare display of rage. He simply could not believe the good knight, who had so far led the party ably, was capable of such a terrible decision as this!
This message was last edited by the player at 15:55, Sun 03 Oct 2010.
GM2
GM, 954 posts
Mon 4 Oct 2010
at 15:20
  • msg #107

Along the causeway: ROUND 2: OUTCOME

[narrating from East to West so that I don't miss anyone].

Eldor stands off, bow in hand, and strains to get a bead on the assailants.

Adonis throws himself flat on the causeway next to Brakkus and reaching right out, manages to grab Beren's arm above the elbow, and start to yank him in, with the hermit's help.

Bjorn tries to defend the rescuers with his sword, but is not strong enough to protect Adonis from a solid blow to the shoulder, which dents his Albish steel plate but does not pass through it.

Nearby, Kjaelos stands muttering quietly to himself with his left hand raised.

Towards the other end of the group, a strange shape appears momentarily beside Karl, floating above the mist.  It strikes at the closest foe without hitting it - but the distraction is enough that both Rael and Thomas' blades hit home, causing the creature to emit an anguished half-human growl.  In response it lands a crashing blow on the side of Rael's head, knocking the thin lad unconscious.

[actions/rolls for ROUND 3 please].


   Eldor
   Adonis
   Kjaelos X
   Brakkus-Beren
   Bjorn
   Karl
 X Thomas
   Rael
Kjaelos Marak
player, 62 posts
Vengeance is mine...
So is that apple pie...
Mon 4 Oct 2010
at 15:46
  • msg #108

Re: Along the causeway: ROUND 2: OUTCOME

Swinging his staff with all his might in a wide arc at the shadowy assailant, Kjaelos tries to clobber it on the head to knock it aside and force it to break off its attack on the old hermit and the knight.
Brakkus the Hermit
player, 247 posts
Wild-eyed Mystic
Mon 4 Oct 2010
at 17:19
  • msg #109

Re: Along the causeway: ROUND 2: OUTCOME

As soon and Brakkus and Sir Adonis have pulled Beren onto dry land the old hermit struggles to his feet and hefts his quarterstaff.

I'm assuming Brakkus can't do all that and attack in 6 seconds.
Karl Borensson
player, 143 posts
Warlock
from Bryndle
Mon 4 Oct 2010
at 18:19
  • msg #110

Re: Along the causeway: ROUND 2: OUTCOME

Karl swings his staff in an overhead arc to clobber the thing in it's head.

11:17, Today: Karl Borensson rolled 12 using 1d20. Staff attack.
Sir Adonis Campbell
player, 348 posts
The wheel is spinning
but the hamster has died.
Mon 4 Oct 2010
at 21:54
  • msg #111

Re: Along the causeway: ROUND 2: OUTCOME


 The impact on his armoured shoulder is enough to wind Sir Campbell even through his plate, but his vicelike grip doesn't loosen in the slightest as he grits his teeth against the automatic retort Kjaelos' words demand, instead choosing to focus his energies on bunching his massive shoulders and hauling hard enough that he's either going to end up with a soggy sorceror or an even soggier arm coming out of that swamp.

 But it certainly seems as though the addition of his brawn is enough to turn the tide.

 ---

 19:36, Today: Sir Adonis Campbell rolled 13 using 2d10. Versus 14.
 A success even with the -2! ^_^
Thomas Keith
player, 128 posts
Knight of Cornumbria
General Snot
Tue 5 Oct 2010
at 00:37
  • msg #112

Re: Along the causeway: ROUND 2: OUTCOME

Thomas continues his pattern swing and brings the great weapon crashing back down on the form in the mist once again...


20:20, Today: Thomas Keith rolled 2 using 1d10. Penetration Roll (just in case).
20:20, Today: Thomas Keith rolled 6 using 1d20. Attack roll on beast.

Eldor Leaf-fall
player, 271 posts
Tue 5 Oct 2010
at 09:06
  • msg #113

Re: Along the causeway: ROUND 2: OUTCOME

Eldor realized the fog was hampering their ability to act as a coordinated fighting group. Settling into a crouch he let his mind drift into the fog.

His mind touched it connected with it and for a spilt second he felt one with it. At that moment the elf pushed his elemental will into the essence of the fog and commanded it to lift.

He commanded the area where his friend had disappeared to clear to give the rest a chance to reclaim him from their attackers.
This message was last edited by the player at 09:08, Tue 05 Oct 2010.
GM2
GM, 959 posts
Thu 7 Oct 2010
at 22:33
  • msg #114

Along the causeway: ROUND 3: OUTCOME

Adonis and Brakkus together give a last heave and pull Beren onto the causeway.  He is pale, soaked, and barely conscious.  [Adonis and Brakkus may fight normally next round].

As Eldor gestures, the mist clears somewhat around the closest attacker for a moment, revealing a rangy figure which seems like a parody of a man, arms and legs impossibly long, features large and pale.  The creature snarls and recoils at the sunlight, its skin seeming to darken.  A moment later Kjaelos staff lands a cracking blow on its shoulder which seems to cause it some pain.  But within seconds the fog is returning and the creature's arm lashes into Kjaelos' staff, shattering it.

Further down, both Karl and Thomas' blows strike home but it seems as if they have little effect. In response a clawed hand rakes Karl's arm. 

[actions/rolls for round 4 please]
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:24, Fri 08 Oct 2010.
Kjaelos Marak
player, 64 posts
Vengeance is mine...
So is that apple pie...
Fri 8 Oct 2010
at 01:57
  • msg #115

Re: Along the causeway: ROUND 3: OUTCOME

Hurling the shattered fragments of his staff at the creature, Kjaelos draws his dagger in 1 deft move while shifting over to interpose himself between the creature and his companions (Adonis, Brakkus, & Beren), allowing them time to stand up and prepare to fight. He crouches in a defensive stance, prepared against any attempt to drag him into the mist as had happened to Beren...
GM2
GM, 960 posts
Fri 8 Oct 2010
at 20:25
  • msg #116

Along the causeway: ROUND 4

[edited msg #114: it is Adonis and BRAKKUS who may fight this round...]
Brakkus the Hermit
player, 248 posts
Wild-eyed Mystic
Sat 9 Oct 2010
at 08:23
  • msg #117

Re: Along the causeway: ROUND 4

Ignoring the pain of his wounds for now, Brakkus lashes out at the nearest creature with his quarterstaff.

10:22, Today: Brakkus the Hermit rolled 6 using 1d20. Attack!.
10:22, Today: Brakkus the Hermit rolled 6 using 1d6. AP.

Eldor Leaf-fall
player, 273 posts
Sat 9 Oct 2010
at 09:07
  • msg #118

Re: Along the causeway: ROUND 4

Before the mist desends again onthe group Eldor fires at one of the creatures.

10:08, Today: Eldor Leaf-fall rolled 7 using 1d20. missile attack.

As the arrow sails towards its target Eldor moves back towards the group "We need to generate some kind of light.... they hate light" he shouted.
This message was last edited by the player at 09:09, Sat 09 Oct 2010.
Karl Borensson
player, 144 posts
Warlock
from Bryndle
Sat 9 Oct 2010
at 23:47
  • msg #119

Re: Along the causeway: ROUND 4

Karll puls the staff back, the thrusts toward the creature.

16:46, Today: Karl Borensson rolled 11 using 1d20. Staff attack.
Sir Adonis Campbell
player, 349 posts
The wheel is spinning
but the hamster has died.
Sun 10 Oct 2010
at 23:26
  • msg #120

Re: Along the causeway: ROUND 4


 Rolling Beren back behind him, Adonis remains on one knee as his shield comes up to cover his body and he transfers the short stabbing blade in his right hand to his left, then lunges inexpertly at the creature, silently cursing both its lack of reach and useful edge even as he calls out "A Campbell!" to renew his energy and determination.

 ---

 00:24, Today: Sir Adonis Campbell rolled 12,2 using 1D20,1D6+1. Stabbity.
GM2
GM, 962 posts
Thu 14 Oct 2010
at 08:03
  • msg #121

Along the causeway: ROUND 4: OUTCOME

As the mist thickens again Eldor is able to loose off one shot and it seems to have caused some injury to the easternmost creature, for a grunt of pain is heard.

Adonis and Bjorn swing at the creature but misjudge their strokes.  Brakkus lands a solid blow with the end of his staff, surely to the beast's midriff, but it seems not to slow the foe and in response it sends a vicious swipe that gashes through even Adonis's armour.

Thomas and Karl struggle desperately with the other attacker, they are unable to wound it but at least manage to avoid its long arms as they sweep in and out of the fog.

[actions/rolls for ROUND 5]
Sir Adonis Campbell
player, 350 posts
The wheel is spinning
but the hamster has died.
Thu 14 Oct 2010
at 09:17
  • msg #122

Re: Along the causeway: ROUND 4: OUTCOME


 Even the redoubtable Sir Campbell isn't able to stifle a grunt of pain that breaks into his battle-cry as a handful of long, wicked claws leave deep scores along the plate armour on one side of his thigh then slip into the gap behind it guarded only by leather, which they cut through as though it weren't even there, gashing deeply into his leg leaving a series of inch-deep wounds that bleed freely before he jerks himself clear, forgetting his limited weapon for a moment in the agony of the attack and trying to chop down with the awkward iron blade on the striking arm.

 ---

 10:11, Today: Sir Adonis Campbell rolled 18,3 using 1D20,1D6+1. Flailing stab.
 10:14, Today: Sir Adonis Campbell rolled 6 using 1d6. Oh yeah, my shield..
Kjaelos Marak
player, 65 posts
Vengeance is mine...
So is that apple pie...
Thu 14 Oct 2010
at 10:56
  • msg #123

Re: Along the causeway: ROUND 4: OUTCOME



With a shout that echoes with arcane might, Kjaelos focuses his power and points at the creature that had struck the knight, unleashing another stream of eldritch flames that rushes forth to engulf it in a terrible conflagration...
Brakkus the Hermit
player, 249 posts
Wild-eyed Mystic
Thu 14 Oct 2010
at 11:00
  • msg #124

Re: Along the causeway: ROUND 4: OUTCOME

"Protect me! Our weapons do not harm them, I must gather my will" cries Brakkus closing his eyes, fists clenched in concentration.
Eldor Leaf-fall
player, 274 posts
Fri 15 Oct 2010
at 07:34
  • msg #125

Re: Along the causeway: ROUND 4: OUTCOME

Feeling his grip on the fog fail eldor grabbed an arrow and kissing its tip transfered raw elemental fire into it.
As he ran towards the group he pulled back the string.

" cover your eyes" he shouted at the top of his voice as he let the arrow fly.

Up it went about  10 feet above the group it hovered before bursting into brilliant light.

Eldor ran on " light they hate light "  as he reached the group he quickly explained that when the fog had lifted the creatures has recoiled from the sun light.
GM2
GM, 964 posts
Sat 16 Oct 2010
at 10:09
  • msg #126

Along the causeway: ROUND 5

[PLs to some players while I wait for Thomas and Karl to post.  Please post today guys as it is my only day off.  On Sunday I go back to work]
Kjaelos Marak
player, 66 posts
Vengeance is mine...
So is that apple pie...
Sat 16 Oct 2010
at 10:21
  • msg #127

Re: Along the causeway: ROUND 5

Coming out of his spellcasting, Kjaelos hears the yell from the elf about covering his eyes and tries to avert his gaze from the light burst in the sky...
GM2
GM, 965 posts
Sat 16 Oct 2010
at 10:45
  • msg #128

Re: Along the causeway: ROUND 5

[More PLs]
Karl Borensson
player, 145 posts
Warlock
from Bryndle
Sun 17 Oct 2010
at 23:20
  • msg #129

Re: Along the causeway: ROUND 5

Hearing Eldor's warning, Karl closes his eyes.  Upon the following information, he digs into his pouch for a torch and flint... lighting it as quickly as possible.
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