Gildan fires at the moving bones knowing that his arrows are not the best weapons against skeletons.


15:30, Today: Gildan Stalker rolled 5 using 1d6+4.  Damage 2.
15:30, Today: Gildan Stalker rolled 10 using 1d6+4.  Damage 1.
15:29, Today: Gildan Stalker rolled 16 using 1d20+8.  Bow attack 2.
15:29, Today: Gildan Stalker rolled 11 using 1d20+8.  Bow attack 1.

In reply to Gildan Stalker (msg # 287):

Ulrich goes from hero to goat in two swings, one a smashing success, the next, a fumble, he drops his sword due to the slick wet hilt!

08:10, Today: Ulrich Aelgrimm rolled 4 using 1d20+3.  to hit.
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OOC: To clarify - there were 7 skeletons. 4 retreated toward the niche area, three huddled against the bone barrier.

OOC: Sorry, now I think I understand what you were saying, Seer. I moved to attack the 3 before the bone barrier. If there are ones with their heads still I'm focusing my attacks also.

I figured attacking them now that they're in separate groups they'll be easier to take on and if we take them on group by group it'll be that much easier.

ooc: no worries - I clarify so that you can make good decisions.

What's the plan?

In reply to The Seer (msg # 291):

Ulrich carefully reaches into the icy water for his sword, rearming himself.

As Ulrich reaches into the water, the bones explode toward the party. Pushing through the wreckage is the biggest, ugliest ghast you've ever seen, followed by two others!

Roll initiative, attack and damage, please.


Game on!

ooc: this should be a good test of this party's moxie.

OOC:
12:53, Today: Bruno Rhunthane rolled 6 using 1d6+1.  Initiative.

Bruno casts Bless.

********

Sorry, Seer, but I'm a bit confused despite your attempt to clarify. (mea culpa!)

At this time we see:

OOC: To clarify - there were 7 skeletons. 4 retreated toward the niche area, three huddled against the bone barrier.

AND the Ghast that has just crashed through the bone barrier.

This means that the remaining skeletons in the niche area have not been attacked and are still Turned.

Bruno, Gilden, and Ulrich attacked the 3 skeletons before the Barrier, none of them have dropped, but are now no longer Turned.

This means that Bruno has 3 skeletons + a Ghast before him that will attack as of this round. Right?

In reply to Bruno Rhunthane (msg # 294):

13:15, Today: Ulrich Aelgrimm rolled 1 using 1d6.  initiative.

13:14, Today: Ulrich Aelgrimm rolled 4 using 1d20+3.  to hit.

OOC 3 straight 1's I'll let you tell me what happened Seer

Myrrick sighs, shakes his head and rushes forth with his friend, slashing at the lead ghast with his luck blade.




09:27, Today: Myrrick rolled 5 using 1d8+1.  hurt.

09:27, Today: Myrrick rolled 9 using 1d20+2.  hit.

09:26, Today: Myrrick rolled 7 using 1d6+2.  init.

Kullonar recoils as the Ghast pushes its way through toward his companions...but he grits his teeth against the cold seeping into his bones and lashes out with his morningstar!

12:04, Today: Kullonar rolled 15,9 using 1d20+4,2d4+7.  Attack on Ghast.
12:03, Today: Kullonar rolled 5 using 1d6.  Initiative.

Dugger will attempt to blend in with the surrounding to await his opportunity to attack allowing for the others to be the point of attack.

hide in shadows -
12:05, Today: Dugger Naderwash rolled 59 using 1d100.  shadows.

To start with: Bruno's question. The niche area is a 5x5 area that that is about 25' away. As far as you know the four skeletons retreated to the niche area when you turned them. For all you know, they may have run all the way to the entrance to tomb. The other three are still in the chamber cowering frpm turning attempt, and as the ghasts come through the bones the skeletons remain turned.

Those of you who are suffering from the extreme cold must take a -2 to hit.

Everyone must save vs the ghast stench.

[Private to GM: ghast 1: 5; ghast 2: 6; ghast 3: 2]

Bruno casts bless +1 to 'to hit' and saving throws

Ulrich fumbles: loses one round

Kullonar man's up, smacks the big nasty in the nose for 9 points of dmg, despite the extreme cold, eliciting a roaring cry from the foe that seems muffled within the tomb.

The Big Nasty comes back with a claw, claw, bite tandem and scores 11 points vs. Kullonar.
Kullonar must save vs. paralysis

The second nasty attacks claw, claw, bite: Miss, Miss, Miss. Can't make this stuff up...

Myrrick: gives his sword a swing and a miss. The second ghast misses 3x vs Myrrick - standoff!

Dugger tries the old 'I can see you, can you see me?'

Selene fires off a few more rounds of magic missiles for 12 points damage vs the smallest of the ghasts.

Waiting on Gildan

The third ghast gives a go at Dugger: claw, claw, bite - both claws miss, but the bite hits for 8 points dmg: roll save vs paralysis.

Please note: I don't play where you have to save three times from one attack. FYI. However, if you face multiple attacks from the same type of monster, you have to save each time.

***I think I got everyone except Gildan. Nice first round.

Ulrich recovers his sword "Pelor give me strength!"

Gildan fires his typical two rapid arrows at the big guy.


09:51, Today: Gildan Stalker rolled 7 using 1d6+4.  Damage 2.
09:51, Today: Gildan Stalker rolled 6 using 1d6+4.  Damage 1.
09:51, Today: Gildan Stalker rolled 13 using 1d20+8.  Bow attack 2.
09:51, Today: Gildan Stalker rolled 19 using 1d20+8.  Bow attack 1.
09:50, Today: Gildan Stalker rolled 7 using 1d6+2.  Initiative.

OOC: Which save do I use for the stench?

Poison for the stench, paralysis for taking a hit.

Given your high initiative, slot in as the first combatant. 13 does not hit. FYI.
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In reply to The Seer (msg # 299):

OOC:
13:10, Today: Bruno Rhunthane rolled 8 using 1d20 Saving Throw vs. Stench of Ghast = 14 and I made it.

Attacking whichever Ghast is nearest, which I think the big one:

13:16, Today: Bruno Rhunthane rolled 16 using 1d20+5.  Short Sword Attack. [Ths should've been a +6, so it's actually a 17]

13:16, Today: Bruno Rhunthane rolled 13 using 1d6+7.  Short Sword Damage.

Bruno avoids sucking in his breath at the stench of the ghasts and taking more of their poison into his system and thrusts his shortsword
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In reply to Bruno Rhunthane (msg # 303):

14:03, Today: Ulrich Aelgrimm rolled 1 using 1d20.  save vs. poison. I guess I failed, I rolled a 1.

"Ahhaaa" Screams as he is bit, "Quit biting, that's against the rules, and you should think about bathing."

with the creature focusing on biting, Dugger will try to use his quickness to get a good angle for a backstab or sorts looking to hit a tender spot.

and then quickly spring away.


22:46, Today: Dugger Naderwash rolled 5 using 1d100.  dodge.
22:45, Today: Dugger Naderwash rolled 8 using 1d6+2.  dam.
22:44, Today: Dugger Naderwash rolled 7 using 1d20+1.  attack.
22:43, Today: Dugger Naderwash rolled 3 using 1d6+2.  init.
22:38, Today: Dugger Naderwash rolled 4 using 1d20+2.  save vs Stink.
22:19, Today: Dugger Naderwash rolled 17 using 1d20+2.  save vs paralyzation.

11:49, Today: Gildan Stalker rolled 17 using 1d20.  Save vs poison/paralysis.

The stench of the ghast barrels into Kullonar like a charging bull and he feels his stomach about to empty even as he gets mauled by the creature. His joints and muscles threaten to lock up, but by Cuthbert's firm hand, he is able to fight off the paralytic effects of the blackened talons of the ghast.
Feeling feeble and frail, Kullonar tries to fight back...

22:37, Today: Kullonar rolled 11 using 1d20+1.  Save vs. Paralysis (10).
22:37, Today: Kullonar rolled 2 using 1d20.  Save vs. Stench.
22:42, Today: Kullonar rolled 17,9 using 1d20+4,2d4+7.  Morningstar attack! (-2 or more).

Gang: I tweaked the combat matrix. It's a work in progress. Bear with me.

Round 2: Time to man up!

Those of you who are paralyzed and/or cold will remain so until I say otherwise.

Active effects:

Bruno: Bless +1 to hit and saving throws.
Ulrich: Fumble is over - you may attack this round - your initiative is 1. You also have a poison penalty of -2 to hit and dmg.
Selene -2 penalty for cold
Kullonar -2 penalty for cold
8 points dmg to Dugger
11 points dmg to Kullonar

Initiative as follows:

Gildan: 7 - hits 2x with a crit hit, total damage: 22pts - the big fella is staggering!

Myrrick: 7 - A miss for the doughty ranger!

Ghast #2 6Bruno 6: 13 pts dmg to Ghast #2

Ghast #2 responds with claw claw bite: The claws miss, but the bite is deadly! 8 points damage to Bruno and roll for save against paralysis.

Ghast #1 5 (big daddy)Kullonar 6: 14 pts of damage going toe to toe with the big nasty! This is gonna be great!

Big nasty comes back: two claw hits for 5 points of damage against Kullonar! Roll a save for paralysis - don't forget Bruno's Bless!

Selene 5: Fires three more magic missiles for 5 points of dmg on the last ghast - the last ghast has a last gasp left in him!


Ghast 3 Attacks Ulrich, hits claw and bite for 7 points damage and you must roll save vs paralysis.

Ulrich 1: A miss for the worthy paladin!

Dugger tries to flank the big nasty, but his attacks go awry!

Both Kullonar and Bruno, roll saves vs paralysis,

Let me know if you see any discrepancies. Thx for playing!
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Myrrick, beginning to wonder if this blade was cursed rather than blessed with luck swung once more, putting all of his effort into the slash.


21:15, Today: Myrrick rolled 4 using 1d8+1.  hurt.

21:15, Today: Myrrick rolled 10 using 1d20+2.  hit.

In reply to Myrrick (msg # 309):

08:19, Today: Ulrich Aelgrimm rolled 7 using 1d20+1.  to hit.

Victory! I rolled a 6! It wasn't a 1!

Dugger rolled a 3 for init for round 2

He attempted to hide in round 1