There is no hesitation on the lithe young warriors who careen head on into the trio of D'Amboise, Ovo and de facto on Thatch who stands behind the other two.

Even the cats follow the Orc's lead, the ranger and Shank apparently unnoticed due to their stealthy nature.

The females let fly with their spears, one missing Ovo by a hair's breadth, the other slicing Thatches arm high on the left shoulder, rending his robes and drawing blood.

The males opt for a more feral form of attack, tearing at their foes with claws and fang. Ovo's armor withstands the claws the attack on his form, while D'Amboise feels the feet on one striking his chest in an attempt to knock him down.  The third male feigns an attack on the dwarf, then rolls to one side, clearing planning on attack the mage the next rounds.

The cats, having hesitated, now charge forward, teeth and claws flashing hungrily!!!

In reply to The Dreamer of Worlds (msg # 23):

Ouch Ouch Ouch
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In reply to Thatch Pathwork (msg # 24):

Thatch is casting a spell on the male attacking him - Magic Missile - knowing this will hurt him as much as the Orc.

In reply to Thatch Pathwork (msg # 25):

Two missile flash out of his hands and streak toward and strike the Orc making the end around run on Thatch - the bolts sizzle then fizzle smoking upon impact releasing a punishing electric shock.

Thatch screams after the missiles launch from his hands and starts waving his hands about as smoke resonates from his hands screaming ouch ouch ouch then grabs his head and moans loudly swaying a moment then does a slight jump in the air going oohhh ohhh ewww then prepares another spell for next round as he eyes the combatants with a low growl ... his hair is a bit out of sorts and his hat is on cockeyed now (Jim Carey look)

The priest barely manages to stay on his feet as the big orc slams into him, his words lost as the impact drives the breath from his body.  Indeed it is all he can do to swing his axe in a short arc that does naught but give him the second's breathing space he needs to steady himself.

From his concealment, Shank fires a couple of arrows at the orc moving to attack Thatch.

OOC:
09:36, Today: Shank rolled 15 using 1d20+2.  Attack 1.  Hits AC 3
09:37, Today: Shank rolled 6 using 1d6.  Damage 1.
09:36, Today: Shank rolled 5 using 1d20+2.  Attack 2.  miss

Ovo launches a powerful swing at the nearest orc, then immediately swings his axe back in the other direction for a second attack.



  Not sure of the Orcs' AC

07:30, Today: Ovo Goldenshield rolled 14,11 using d20+3,d8+3.  Strike Orc.
Hits AC 5

07:31, Today: Ovo Goldenshield rolled 15,4 using d20+3,d8+3.  Second Strike on Orc.  Hits AC 4

Brudher leaps forward at the nearest cat, plying Slicer and Gutter with a will.  He leaves the orcs for Ovo and D'Amboise.  He hopes that everyone stays relatively quiet.

His stab with the shortsword called Slicer misses.  HIs thoughts are savage.  Stupid!  It's called Slicer!  NOt Stabber!  But he ends close enough to bring Gutter into play and hot blood spills.

ooc: 08:49, Today: Brudher rolled 7,6,17,6 using d20+1,d6+2,d20+1,d4+2 ((6,4,16,4)).

Mystic bolts of energy flew from the hand of Thatch, swirling unsteady in the air, but both struck home, knocking his target back to lie dead in the thick pile of leaves on the ground.

The stalwart scion of Woton staggered half a step, but held his ground at the bouncing attack of the male Orc, who rolled to the ground and rose in fresh attack, raking his claws against the chest plate of his target, drawing no blood for his efforts.

Shank, bow in hand, managed, just, to change his aim to wound the orc that D'Amboise faced.

Snick-snack, Ovo sliced his opponent in half with ease, letting his swings go wide enough to slay the Orc that Shank had wounded.

Unfazed, the two female Orcs let fly with their spears, stinging Ovo and the cleric with the finely sharpened tips!

Behind the females the cats are surprised by the onslaught of the ranger-goblin, whose sharp blades whirled at the first, drawing blood, and caught the attention of the second. Both turned to face him, fangs bared, claws extended to their fullest!
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In reply to The Dreamer of Worlds (msg # 31):

Thinking, wow those missiles were effected but they still struck true so game on - Thatch looks to see which Orcs and cats are left to gain who he may attack next.

Ignoring the wound from the spear, the big priest surges forward to swing his axe at the head of another of the orcs, though the blow is clumsy ...

Ovo snarls at the spear thrower who drew blood, charges her, and strikes.

Strikes effectively, at that.


10:42, Today: Ovo Goldenshield rolled 16,11 using d20+3,d8+3.

In reply to Ovo Goldenshield (msg # 34):

Not knowing what lay before them, Thatch changes tactics and launches a surprise dagger attack at the cats from behind hoping the surprised charge attack puts the foul little beastie cats off there mark as he slashes at one of there backs.

No yelling or any sound until he strikes the cat with his dagger then a quick hiss and "scat cat"

Shank, unmolested, decides quickly that Brudher is in the most need for help, so he turns his attentions to those attacking the goblin.

13:56, Today: Shank rolled 12 using 1d20+2.  Attack 1.
57, Today: Shank rolled 1 using 1d6.  Damage.
13:56, Today: Shank rolled 4 using 1d20+2.  Attack 2.

In reply to Thatch Pathwork (msg # 35):

OOC - correction since Thatch cannot get to the Cats - he will attempt to attack a female Orc if Not be ready in case a surprise attack from the flank/rear watching the area Shank is in for other movement then the battle before him not totally turning his back.

In reply to Thatch Pathwork (msg # 37):

OOC correction of the correction to correctly correct Thatchs correct action see it was corrected.

Thatch turns about and makes sure the area behind and around the group including what he can see where Shank is is secure and no more surprises are awaiting them from the noise of combat - ready to alert the group or take actions as required.

Seeing no immediate threat to himself, and confident in the marital prowess of his comrades, Thatch took a moment to make a strategic survey of the battlefield. Seeing no additional threats, the mage made his observations known to the others, a pattern Shank and D'Amboise were familiar with from years of combat together.

For his part, Shank fired two arrows in the direction of the cats, animals clearly also used to combat, who used their agility and cat-reflexes to avoid the shafts.

Focused on the combat at hand, Ovo steps forward towards the cat-woman who attacked him, teeth bared, claws extended as she flew threw the air. His mighty blade sliced forward, sending her backwards into the grass, a fatal slice to her midsection spilling her orc guts out on the ground, an angry scream on her dying lips.

D'Amboise steps forward to face his foe aiming a decapitating blow, or so it would have been had she not ducked and rolled, leaping up upon him and raking his face with one clawed hand!  Legs wrapped around the clerics waist, she clung to him in a manner both erotic, and quite dangerous.

Both cats, having dodged the arrows, plunged onto Bruder, slashing and biting with claw and fang, drawing blood from several spots. The goblin was apparently caught off guard, failing to deliver a return blow as he tried to stagger backwards out of their range.

Grunting, both from the pain of the deep scratches and no less because he's having much difficulty in breathing, D'Amboise tries once more to strike his opponent, but his efforts are by need geared more to getting her off him than in inflicting any real harm.

With a grunt of surprise, Ovo rushes to Bruder's aid.  "C'mon, ye mangy cats!" he taunts, delivering two blows of increasing effectiveness.

11:32, Today: Ovo Goldenshield rolled 15,8 using d20+2,d8+3. (Round 3A)
11:32, Today: Ovo Goldenshield rolled 16,10 using d20+2,d8+3.  Round 3B.
 

In reply to Ovo Goldenshield (msg # 41):

In a quick decision everyone knows he does at times in need to help turn the tide of battles in a hope to help D'Ambiose fight off the Female crazed Orc, Thatch turns and steps at the Orc and swipes his dagger across the Orcs exposed side.


20:30, Today: Thatch Pathwork rolled 14 using 1d20.  attack.
20:31, Today: Thatch Pathwork rolled 2 using 1d4.  damage.

Shank continues to shoot his arrows at the nearest of the cat creatures.

09:18, Today: Shank rolled 5 using 1d20.  attack 1.
09:18, Today: Shank rolled 14 using 1d20.  attack 2.
09:18, Today: Shank rolled 3 using 1d6.  damage 2.

Brudher falls into a defensive crouch and feints then attacks with Slicer and Gutter once more, though his attacks seem mostly ineffective.  No wonder that hero died.  These blades are crap.  I should switch back to my spear

But he does not because he is hard-pressed and cannot afford the time.

08:04, Today: Brudher rolled 3,5,13,3 using d20+1,d6+2,d20+1,d4+2 ((2,3,12,1)).

The cleric landed an awkward blow on the female Orc, as she grabed his face and bit his nose, sharp fangs digging into his flesh and drawing blood.  Stepping to his comrades aid, Thatch dug his dagger into her side, causing her to release her hold.  Hitting the soft ground and rolling away deftly...

Shank fired his arrows at the cats attacking Brudher, one arrow striking the side of the rearmost cat. The beast rolled to it's side biting and clawing at the piercing shaft, allowing Ovo the time to step forward and slice it in twain with one might blow of his axe!

Before he could deliver a blow on the second cat it launched itself on Brudher with a snarl! Brudher staggered backward, then vanished, cat, blades and all!?! The remaining Orc huntress turned and fled into the jungle!

In reply to The Dreamer of Worlds (msg # 45):

Stunned for but a second, Thatch yelps, Shank shoot her down then turns to where Brudher was, dang again that has happened to us.   sighs, D;Amboise Ovo, secure the dead orcs and see what they have on them, looks to the fleeing Orc, this means we have to move quickly now.   Slowly goes over to where Brudher was and searches the area for any signs, trying to be careful not to step on any triggers or traps.

Shank, hearing Thatch's order, does his best to follow them, sending another brace of shafts through the air.

19:39, Today: Shank rolled 19 using 1d20+2.  Attack 1.
19:40, Today: Shank rolled 5 using 1d6.  Damage 1.
19:39, Today: Shank rolled 18 using 1d20+2.  Attack 2.
19:40, Today: Shank rolled 3 using 1d6.  Damage 2.