Flynn grimaces as he sees Adryn face off alone against one of the damned creatures. He worries about his angle, but knowing that any hesitation could be disastrous he fires another two arrows off at the monster [d3]. He lets out a sigh of relief when he sees that they don't strike his druidic friend.

[d3 2, 3dmg]
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True to Tyler's words, the south-most destrachan peels off the ogre and charges Fylon.  Caught in the sphere of silence, Fylon heard neither Tyler's warning nor the charging beast.  It slams into him and knocks him to the ground. [Fylon - 6dmg]

Grondor stands firm and swings his flaming sword across the destrachan's [d1] hide.  The fire singes the creature which bellows in pain [12dmg (+2fire)].  His momentum allows him to bring the sword around in a figure eight for a second strike, but it gets hung in some of the entangling vines and almost wrenches out of his grip.

From out of the trees the goblin rogue drops, silent as a raindrop, onto the back of one of the destrachan [d4].  Without hesitating he drives both daggers into the creature's neck [d4 24 dmg: SnAtk, CRIT!!!]

Again Tyler's words prove true as the last destrachan facing the ogre gives up against the implacable giant and heads instead for the invar wizardess.  The ogre takes a parting swing coming full circle to catch the destrachan across its flank with the axe [d6 12dmg]  The destrachan is injured, but no enough to slow it down.  It charges for the invar woman, raking a claw across her chest [inv. wiz. 5dmg]

The woman screams in pain but barely manages to hang on to her spell.  "Nawthanimmad uwph!"  Immediately she rises into the sky out of the reach of the enemies.


                               goblin
           orc r.               d4
                                         ogre



                    d6
                    invar w.
                                       wvd2
                                   AethenFylon
                                        orc m.d1 d5
              Dathnaea                   Grondor Kahmaul


Genovia
                                Arvil     Flynn         gfbhpgf
                                 Vertium            Adrynd3gfb
             Tyler                                       gfb
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*Name                 Init   AC/DR     HP/HP    Notes                                                    *
goblin rogue            24    ??/??     ??/??

destrachan6             22    15/--     43/88

Invar wizard            21    ??/??    - 5/??

Arvil                   20    16/--     30/30    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear<----- Initiative
Genovia                 18    18/--     18/18    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear

destrachan1             17    15/--     15/88    silenced, entangled
destrachan5             17    15/--     53/88    silenced, entangled
destrachan4             16    15/--     43/88

Vertium                 14    15/--     15/15    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
C. Giant Fire Beetle    14    16/--      8/ 8    1/4 rounds summoned
C. Giant Fire Beetle    14    16/--      8/ 8    1/4 rounds summoned
C. Giant Fire Beetle    14    16/--      8/ 8    1/4 rounds summoned
orc ranger              14    ??/??    - 7/??
Dathnaea                13    12/--     18/18    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
Kahmaul                 12    21/--     34/42    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear

destrachan3             11    15/--     43/88

Flynn                   10    17/--     24/24    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
Tyler                    9    18/--     30/30    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
Fylon                    9    ??/??    - 6/??
Aethen                   6    13/--     33/33    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
orc monk                 6    ??/??    -16/??
ogre armoragon           6    ??/??     ??/??

destrachan2              6    15/--     59/88    acid(2d4) 1-rounds

Adryn                    3    17/--     29/36    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
Hippogriff               3    15/--     39/39    1/3 rounds summoned
Grondor                  2    19/--     84/84    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear


This message was last edited by the GM at 00:38, Wed 02 Nov 2011.

Help the wizard!

Arvil flings 2 magic missiles at the vile creature attacking the wizardess [D6 9dmg]
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:46, Fri 28 Oct 2011.

Genovia concentrates and fires of a shot at the destrachan focused on the invar wizardess.  The shot catches the creature off guard, but only does minor damage. [d6 5dmg]

The silenced destrachan [d1] has no place to go.  Fighting both the entangling vines and the lack of its primary offensive weapon, it lashes out with sentient level frustration.  Barking silent threats at each person around it, the destrachan settles for a feint at the monk and a claw attack against Grondor.  The meaty hand is caught on the hobgoblin's weapon and turned aside.

Instead of remaining toe to toe with two powerful fighters, the other destrachan [d5] caught in the vines puts all its effort into moving away.  Snapping and writhing in silent fury, it struggles enough to move back away from Kahmaul and out of the reach of any who might reach it at the edge of the vines.  The only way to hurt it now is ranged attacks, magic, or to wade into the spell after it. [5' step north of Kahmaul]

Near the armoragon, the destrachan [d4] serving momentarily as an unwilling goblin mount attempts to buck the tiny rogue loose.  The daggers provide excellent hand holds and the destrachan cannot shake him.  Unfortunately, the goblin can do nothing either except hold on or let go and lose his knives for the moment.
This message was last edited by the GM at 03:01, Fri 28 Oct 2011.

Seeing the battle go well, Vertium holds back with his spells and concentrates on the beetles.  Tyler seems to have some kind of insight as to what the destrachan are doing so Vertium decides not to give his own tactical input then, fearing to interfere with Tyler's superior perspective.

The three beetles attack, one hits.  A golden red flash accompanies the bite and the destrachan hoots in pain [d3 6dmg].
This message was last edited by the GM at 01:07, Sat 29 Oct 2011.

With a quick couple of shots, the ranger spears the destrachan under the wizard twice [d6 4,5dmg]

Dathnaea whoops as one of her arrows sinks deep into the destrachan's [d6 8dmg] hide.

Refusing to follow the destrachan into the writhing mass of vines, Kahmaul circles to aid Aethen.

Surrounded on all sides, the destrachan lets loose with a mighty bellow.  [Rfl. vs. DC 15 for half of 21 non-lethal damage]

Flynn holds his ground in response to the loud shriek that sounds behind him. It is a reminder that the battle could still turn to the worst if the beasts aren't dealt with as quickly as possible. He sets his sights and continues to fire at the now angry beast-hoping to put an end to its cries.

His first arrow flies unerringly true-but the ringing in his ears distracts him just enough for him to lose his footing with his second shot.

[Private to GM: 20:55, Today: Flynn Darktreader rolled 7 using 1d8. damage (x3 crit).
20:54, Today: Flynn Darktreader rolled 11 using 1d20+9. attack 2 (Rapid shot).
20:54, Today: Flynn Darktreader rolled 22 using 1d20+9. crit confirm.
20:54, Today: Flynn Darktreader rolled 29 using 1d20+9. attack 1 (Rapid shot).]

"Wizard, sonics coming your way!  Goblin, he's going to run you into a tree.  Aethen, sonics!"  Tyler maintains his concentration as he hollers out the intentions of the free destrachan.

Fylon attempts to stand.  Flanked by Aethen and the summoned wolverine, the destrachan is too cautious to stop him.

The monk does another kick against the destrachan, doing some damage [d1 4dmg].

On the other hand, the armoragon strides over to the destrachan being used as a mount, waits for it to turn toward him, and grabs its neck.  With little effort, he shoves a mailed fist down its throat and the destrachan forgets all about the goblin.

   Aethen grits his teeth as the wave of painful sound rolls over him, ripping through him.  Gasping at its intensity, he turns to see if others are okay.  He hears his companion yelp in sudden pain as it receives the harsh attack.  Turning again, he sees the lone destrachan underneath the invar wizardess.

   Aethen realizes that if that creature trumpets as the other one had, he would be done.  Taking a shaking deep breath, Aethen charges the creature, attempting to grapple it.

16:37, Today: Aethen Ironroot rolled 13 using 1d20+5. Wolverine Reflex. (21 damage)
16:35, Today: Aethen Ironroot rolled 9 using 1d20+3. Reflex. (21 damage)

Aethen charges D6, attempting grapple.
16:48, Today: Aethen Ironroot rolled 18 using 1d20+6. Melee touch attack for grapple.
23:21, Today: Aethen Ironroot rolled 11 using 1d20+8. Opposed grapple check.
Wolverine moves to D4 and attacks.
16:49, Today: Aethen Ironroot rolled 21 using 1d20+4. Wolverine attack.
16:50, Today: Aethen Ironroot rolled 3 using 1d4+2. Damage.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:21, Thu 03 Nov 2011.

17:18, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 21 using 1d20+5. Hippogriff Reflex Save. (11 damage)
20:05, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 18 using 1d20+3. Reflex save. (11 damage)

A wave of sonic turbulence washes over Adryn as the destrachan in front of him belts out another attack. He lunges forward, grabbing the beast by its neck and begins wrestling with it to keep its mouth shut.

The hippogriff executes a full attack, taking advantage of the destrachans precarious situation [D3 damage: 8,5,4].


08:36, Thu 27 Oct: Adryn Longmane rolled 12 using 1d20+6. Melee touch (+1 bless, +2 flanking), initiate grapple.
08:38, Thu 27 Oct: Adryn Longmane rolled 19 using 1d20+8. Opposed grapple check.

Hippogriff attacks D3
17:20, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 23 using 1d20+6. Hippogriff attack 1.
17:23, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 8 using 1d4+4. Hippogriff damage 1.

17:21, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 17 using 1d20+6. Hippogriff attack 2
17:23, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 5 using 1d4+4. Hippogriff damage 2.

17:21, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 17 using 1d20+1. Hippogriff bite.
17:23, Today: Adryn Longmane rolled 4 using 1d8+2. Hippogriff bite damage.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:23, Thu 03 Nov 2011.

The destrachan behind Fylon attempts to knock him down again and manages to push the Invar into the entangle spell.

Grondor attacks again.  The first blow staggers the creature [d1 12dmg; +2fire] and it goes down, unable to move in the entangling mass.  Spinning into a second attack, Grondor fails to see his target is down and overcompensates.  He just barely hangs on to his sword and his balance.

With the ogre managing the destrachan's movement, the goblin is free to act.  Neither seemed affected by the prior blast from the destrachan and are likely too far away.  The goblin removes his blades and stabs the creature in the back of the head several times.  The knives have trouble getting too deep through the thick skin, but significant damage is done and red trails of blood run down the creature's neck and legs.  [d4 24dmg]

The destrachan below the wizardess points its head up and emits a flesh rending wail.  The woman holds her ears, but it does little good.  Her robes fly up and tangle her and she curls into a ball.  At least she is able to fly further upward and out of the creature's range.

Already disoriented from the first blast from the destrachan near Adryn, and now suffering from the latest blast from the one below her, the Invar woman does nothing but hold herself in pain and flee.

Vertium collapses from the wash of sonic power.  It didn't hit him as hard as it could have for distance, but he looks out cold.  The giant fire beetles dissipate immediately.  Dathnaea also attempt to cover her ears, but falls to her knees in pain.


                               goblin
           orc r.             wvd4
                                 ogre


                     Aethen
                    d6
                    invar w.             Kahmaul
                                       d2
                                         Fylon    d5
                                        orc m.d1
              Dathnaea                   Grondor


Genovia
                                Arvil     Flynn         hpgf
                                 Vertium            Adrynd3
             Tyler
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Name                 Init   AC/DR     HP/HP    Notes                                                    *
goblin rogue            24    ??/??   [??]/??

destrachan6             22    15/--     12/88

Invar wizard            21    ??/??  [-25]/??

Arvil                   20    16/--      9/30    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear<----- Initiative
Genovia                 18    18/--     18/18    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear

destrachan1             17    15/--     -3/88    silenced, entangled
destrachan5             17    15/--     53/88    silenced, entangled
destrachan4             16    15/--     16/88

Vertium                 14    15/--     -2/15    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear; out cold from non-lethal damage
orc ranger              14    ??/??  [-17]/??
Dathnaea                13    12/--      8/18    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
Kahmaul                 12    21/--     34/42    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear

destrachan3             11    15/--      6/88

Flynn                   10    17/--     16/24    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
Tyler                    9    18/--     30/30    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
Fylon                    9    ??/??  [- 6]/??
Aethen                   6    13/--     33/33    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
wolverine                6    14/--     18/39
orc monk                 6    ??/??  [-16]/??
ogre armoragon           6    ??/??   [??]/??

destrachan2              6    15/--     59/88    silenced; acid(2d4) 1-rounds

Adryn                    3    17/--     29/36    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear
Hippogriff               3    15/--     39/39    1/3 rounds summoned
Grondor                  2    19/--     84/84    +1 Atk/Saves vs. fear


This message was last edited by the GM at 05:07, Sun 06 Nov 2011.

Rattled to the core by the blast from the destrachan it is all Arvil can do to pick himself up off the ground. He notices Vertium collapsed beside him. We need some help over here! he bellows with an agonizing shout.

Genovia hears the blast from the destrachan but is too far to be affected to any noticeable extent.  It is enough to distract her and her shot hits the ground short of the destrachan...lucky for Aethen.

The silenced destrachan lies on the ground dead or dying.  The writhing vines entangle its body so that there is little hope of moving it.

The one that moved further into the mass struggles further away and looks like its attempting to flee.

Struggling against the awesome power of the ogre armoragon, the destrachan ridden by the goblin thrashes about to little avail.  It will be dead in a moment if the ogre and goblin do not let it go.

Vertium lies unconscious on the ground.

Tossing his bow aside, the orc ranger draws two blades.  One is a curved longsword with no crossbar at the hilt.  The other is a thin short sword slightly shorter than the first weapon.  He charges toward Aethen, the destrachan, and the Invar wizardess who is well out of the reach of the destrachan's blast by now.