Yes... all I have is a fire spell, and not a lot of use of that...  we either need a special weapon, like perhaps that sword, or we are pretty helpless.

"See if you can get the sword, Snorri."

In reply to Oren (msg # 154):

Snorri pkants himself before the armored skeleton, and
cleaves mightily, chopping through its unarmored forearm,
 and causing the blade (and hand to fall to the ground with a
clatter.

The sjeteon folliws through on its swing, and grazes his
Shoulder with the bony stump of its arm. Snorri backs away, shivering.

"Damn, that's cold!"

Oren darts forward and grabs the sword. "Let's see if this'll do the trick."

ooc: Ready what I'm assuming is a broadsword.
This message was last edited by the player at 21:43, Fri 17 Feb 2017.

In reply to Oren (msg # 156):

The sword is a broadsword, and feels to have a good balance.

"Been a long time since I've held a real sword." Oren lashed out at the skeleton with its own blade. "Had to pawn my last one."

[Private to GM: 15:41, Today: Oren rolled 9 using 3d6.  attack 15.

(Skill 15 if it is a broadsword, 1d+1 swing damage)]

In reply to Oren (msg # 158):

"Have we tried hitting it with a magical weapon?"

Hopefully that sword is such.

Stringfellow slashes at the creature's head, attempting to disorientate it.


[Private to GM: 21:34, Today: Stringfellow Hill rolled 7 using 3d6.  Saber 14. 21:35, Today: Stringfellow Hill rolled 7 using 1d6+1.  swing.]

In reply to Stringfellow Hill (msg # 161):

Both swings, connect, and despite the heavier penetration of
 Stringfellow's blade, Oren's glancibg blow has more effect.
The thing claws at Oren, and while its claw is blocked by
Armor, the unnatural chill of it affects Oren profoundly.

[Private to Oren: you take 5pts fp]

Oren parries the incoming claw attack, slicing into the arm as he steps away.

ooc: Retreating parry: Success. Roll to hit attacking limb resulting from armed parry: Success. 4 cutting to arm.
[Private to GM:
09:26, Today: Oren rolled 6 using 3d6.  Parry-12.
09:28, Today: Oren rolled 9 using 3d6.  parry attack-11.
09:28, Today: Oren rolled 4 using 1d6+1.  damage to limb.
]

In reply to Oren (msg # 163):

Oren's blow damages the skeleton, but does not crippke the limb. It is wavering now.

Oren follows up his parry with a another swing.

[Private to GM: 09:50, Today: Oren rolled 15 using 3d6.  attack-15.
09:51, Today: Oren rolled 3 using 1d6+1.

3 is just my swing damage; I think broadswords do sw+1? So 4 damage, + any bonus from the weapon's enchantments.]

In reply to Oren (msg # 165):

The lighrs in its eyes dalter, and it collapses.

Check the helm and shield too, both may be enchanted as well.

PM

[Private to GM: Based on Oren's observations, who looks like they're most skilled with a broadsword?]

In reply to Oren (msg # 168):

The helm and shield are rusty, and like the hauberk, better armor than Oren is wearing. Oren mught be the most suited to broadsword use.

Oren takes the helm, shield, and hauberk as well. "We'll sell what we can when we return," he said, packing away his leathers.

In reply to Oren (msg # 170):

Kirpich checks for magic...

[Private to GM: Rolled 11 under skill.]

In reply to Kirpich Rockson (msg # 171):

Only the sword appears magical.

[Private to Oren: you have chainmail without underpadding, DR 3/1, covering torso groin and upper legs and upoer arms. The helmet is DR4, the shield medium and cheap]

"Och, this is heavy," Oren said. "Anybody else want the armor? I fear it'll slow me down too much."

ooc: Wearing the hauberk and carrying the shield brings Oren to Heavy encumbrance. Hauberk is 19 lbs (sans padding), shield is 15.

Hard to scout wearing that... maybe Snorri?

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 174):

"Would be a pity to waste it..."

He says, summoning another stone missile and standing where he can use it if they are disturbed.

[Private to GM: 11 under skill to cast, 2d, Can chunky use the armour?]

Sweeping his cloak back, Stringfellow points to the hauberk he already owns. "I'm good with this one, though I definitely recommend them for the great protection they offer."

"So do we press on now that we are armed with a magical weapon, or head back?"