As the figures approach, Celador recognizes two more orcs of the red tooth trailed closely by an ogre. Celador's memory tells him ogres are big (obviously), strong, but not particularly smart. Luckily for the heroes, he appears to wear only hide armor.

OOC: Will post for orcs after everyone else goes.
Also OOC: It would be an INT roll to ID the approaching figure, but even at -1 you made it, Celador.

In reply to DM (msg # 56):

Let's kill these vile beasts and be on our way!  Assuming he is within striking distance and doesn't open himself to opportunity attacks, Thorfile proceeds to assassinate (Level 3 Rogue) the Ogre.  If he can't get to the ogre, he will try to kill an orc. Then he will hide behind the other orc.

20:32, Today: Thorfire Shortankard rolled 24 using 2d20+5, dropping the lowest dice only, rerolling ones.
20:37, Today: Thorfire Shortankard rolled 4 using 1d8+3.  Rapier damage.
20:39, Today: Thorfire Shortankard rolled 6 using 2d6.  Sneak attack damaage.
20:48, Today: Thorfire Shortankard rolled 15 using 1d20+5, rerolling ones.  Stealth (Hide in Plain Sight

Therarak advances up the road to get the 2 orcs in range and throws a vial of alchemical fire.

20:42, Today: Therarak Gemfinder rolled 1 using 1d6.  Fire.

He then quickly retreats back to his original position and grabs any cover he can find.

OOC: From the map I can't tell my position, so I don't know how far I need to move. If my turn is illegal, I pull out another healing potion, this one for Celador.

The orcs and ogre charge in!
OOC: Celador, you can assume the orcs have closed in on you. You can stillmake an attack roll in this round if you so desire.

New map in area of interest is now available.
My apologies for the last map, it was almost unreadable.

In reply to DM (msg # 59):

Celador, let's kill these beasts.  Let your sword do the talking.
This message was last edited by the player at 23:48, Sun 29 Oct 2017.

Celador steps from behind the boulder he was using for cover, shield and long sword in hand, "Yasha, try not to get killed," he says before rushing the oncoming orcs.

"AAARRRGHH!!" he cries as the orc blocks the attack.


Celador attacks the first creature he encounters, assuming it is one of the orcs.

23:20, Today: Celador Qiris rolled 6 using 1d20+4.  attack with long sword.

I can already hear the comments from the cat and the half pint...

In reply to Celador Qiris (msg # 61):

Thorfire mumbles to himself...At least there is another "object" that I can hide behind for all the good the damn elf is doing.

In reply to Thorfire Shortankard (msg # 62):

Yasha casts eldritch blast on the orcs.
He yells “Nuh mo running Mi mus fight”

14:49, Today: Yasha rolled 11 using 1d20+5.  Eldritch blast.

Occ: sorry I have been busy and forgot about posting I will get back to checking the game

High above the road, in the mouth of the 2nd cave, Lazaret continues to spar with the last of the orc bowmen. The tabaxi's rapier wounds the orc even further, but he continues to fight, taking an unsuccessful attack with his great axe.
23:07, Today: DM rolled 12 using 1d20+5.  Orc7 axe vs. Lazaret.

On the road below, as the orcs and ogre close in on the others, Yasha, Therarak, and Kathel intercept them with a variety of missiles. Only Therarak's attack hits, however, and does little to slow the bloodthirsty monsters.
23:12, Today: DM rolled 16 using 1d20-1.  Ogre DEX save vs. fire.
23:10, Today: DM rolled 15 using 1d20+1.  Orc9 DEX save vs. fire.
23:10, Today: DM rolled 2 using 1d20+1.  Orc 8 DEX save vs. fire.
23:09, Today: DM rolled 8 using 1d20+3.  Kathel longbow vs. Orc8.

Thorfire and Celador leap from behind cover to attack with blades. The halfling registers a solid, but not quite fatal blow to one of the orcs before dancing behind Celador for cover. His opponent, staggered from his wounds, misses in response. Celador, meanwhile, attacks the other orc unsuccessfully. That orc swings wildly with his own great axe, but the elf is much too quick for the attack.
23:18, Today: DM rolled 11 using 1d20+5.  Orc9 axe vs. Celador.
23:17, Today: DM rolled 8 using 1d20+5.  Orc8 axe vs. Thorfire.

Distracted somewhat by the orc, Celador is unable to see the haymaker coming from the orge. His giant club strikes Celador square in the chest, lifting him off his feet and flying backward before collapsing on the road (Celador takes 20hp damage!!!). Any who see the fury of the ogre's blow are left to consider the hard truth. They are no longer fighting rats and goblins. These are the orcs of the red tooth: more disciplined, better equipped, and with much more formidable allies.
23:18, Today: DM rolled 25 using 1d20+6.  Ogre club vs. Celador.
23:19, Today: DM rolled 20 using 2d8+4.  club damage.


OOC: Post round 6 actions. Laz is still battling a severely wounds orc 7. Orc 8 is also wounded, but in melee with Thorfire. Orc 9 and the ogre are currently not engaged. Celador is severly wounded, but still conscious.

In reply to DM (msg # 64):

This bugger is tough!

Come on, Laz. You've got this.

From the sea he left
To a town bereft
Of any class or heat
My sword is deft
Orc, feel its heft
And go down in great defeat!

Lazaret digs deep and inspires himself to strike down the final orc. He swings his rapier and follows with a dagger.

06:29, Today: Lazaret rolled 8 using 1d8+3.  Rapier Damage.
06:28, Today: Lazaret rolled 4 using 1d6.  Bardic Inspiration added to Rapier Attack
06:27, Today: Lazaret rolled 10 using 1d20+5.  Dagger Attack.
06:27, Today: Lazaret rolled 12 using 1d20+5.  Rapier Attack.

In reply to DM (msg # 64):

See his companion being painfully thrown backwards from the powerful blow of the ogre, Thorfire takes his vengeance on the wounded orc (critical hit).  Knowing he won't survive even one hit from the club, Thorfire uses his bonus action to disengage (if the orc is still alive) and retreats back down the road to his companions.  If the orc is dead once he gets to some good cover, he will attempt to hide as his bonus action.

14:26, Today: Thorfire Shortankard rolled 25 using 1d20+5, rerolling ones.  Attack with Rapier.
14:32, Today: Thorfire Shortankard rolled 12 using 2d8+3.  Rapier Damage


14:39, Today: Thorfire Shortankard rolled 25 using 1d20+5.  Stealth (Hide in Plain Sight).
14:39, Today: Thorfire Shortankard rolled 6 using 1d20+5.  Stealth (Hide in Plain Sight). Halfling Luck!
This message was last edited by the player at 19:40, Tue 31 Oct 2017.

Celador parries as the ogre's club strikes him and he uses the force of the impact throw himself out of the reach of the orc. As he gets up he assesses the situation and decides to shield himself until he can get one more sword into this fight.


max damage? seriously?

Celador expends one superiority dice to parry the ogre attack, gaining back 5 hp

00:37, Today: Celador Qiris rolled 5 using 1d8+2.  Superiority dice, Parry maneuver.

Celador uses his action to DODGE!

In reply to Celador Qiris (msg # 67):

At least it wasn't a critical hit!

"This is bad," Kathel worries aloud from behind the cover of the rocks (D11). She fires an arrow, this time striking her target in the leg. The orc howls in angry protest.


00:27, Today: DM rolled 19 using 1d20+3.  Kathel longbow vs. Orc9.
00:27, Today: DM rolled 3 using 1d8+1.  Damage.

Yasha and Therarak can still act in round 6. Will post for the orcs and ogre (round 6) tomorrow night and will update the map at that time, too.

In reply to DM (msg # 69
Yasha cast Eldritch Blast once more. 21:46, Today: Yasha rolled 9 using 1d20+5.  To hit. And is frustrated that non of his spells are working

High on the cliff face, the final orc archer weaves in and out of Lazaret's attacks. The tabaxi makes contact, but draws no blood. The orc, on the other hand, is true with his aim, landing a terrible blow upon Lazaret (13 hp damage to Lazaret).
00:06, Today: DM rolled 21 using 1d20+5.
00:08, Today: DM rolled 13 using 1d12+3.  Orc7 axe  damage vs. Lazaret.

High on the cliff face, Lazaret's senses heighten as a tune passes through his head. His savage opponent pauses for a split second in response to a sly smile on the face of the tabaxi. That moment is all Lazaret needs. His rapier flashes into action, skewering the orc and dropping him to the ground.


On the road below, Thorfire finishes off the first of the charging orcs before backing against the stone wall and blending in with it. Yasha attempts to char the second orc with more arcane energy, but this time his eldritch blast only tickles his opponent. The orc, with one of Kathel's arrows protruding from his leg, charges at the archer, sliding between the rocks and swinging wildly (and unsuccessfully) at her once he arrives.
Thorfire may make an opportunity attack at orc9 as he passes through your space on route to Kathel.
00:38, Today: DM rolled 7 using 1d20+5.  Orc9 axe vs. Kathel.

Therarak, looking to take the ogre's attention away from the injured Celador, lobs another acid vial, but target he is quicker than he looks as he deftly dodges it.
00:36, Today: DM, on behalf of Therarak Gemfinder, rolled 7 using 2d6.  Acid vs. Ogre (Dex save required).
00:37, Today: DM rolled 19 using 1d20-1.  DEX save vs. acid.


But the ogre is less successful dodging arrows, and much to everyone's surprise, one strikes him in the forearm. Those who can turn to the north to see young Kevril, standing around the bend with longbow in hand.
00:08, Today: DM rolled 14 using 1d20+3.
00:09, Today: DM rolled 2 using 1d8+1.  Kevril longbow damage vs. Ogre.


Though the wound is far from mortal, the ogre roars in anger and races toward the young bowman. For his part, Kevril is no fool: the boy turns and runs from his pursuer as fast as his legs will take him.
Celador may make an opportunity attack on the ogre as he passes thorough your space on route to Kevril.


Post your round 7 actions. Additionally, Thorfire has an opp attack on orc9 and Celador has an opp attack on the ogre in round 6. Orc7 is in melee with Lazaret. Orc9 is in melee with Kathel. The ogre is in pursuit of young Kevril, but has not reached him... yet.
This message was last edited by the GM at 05:52, Sat 04 Nov 2017.

In reply to DM (msg # 71):

Therarak seeing the ogre move on Kevril moves behind the ogre, lobs a vial of acid and rushes back towards his comrades.

09:48, Today: Therarak Gemfinder rolled 10 using 2d6.  Acid Damage.

In reply to DM (msg # 71):

Seemingly out of nowhere Thorfire delivers a blow to the orc as he passes his way.

09:33, Today: Thorfire Shortankard rolled 19 using 1d20+5, rerolling ones.  Rapier Attack.
09:49, Today: Thorfire Shortankard rolled 10 using 2d6.  Sneak Attack Damage.
09:34, Today: Thorfire Shortankard rolled 5 using 1d8+3.  Rapier Damage.

Celador sees an opportunity to strike the ogre as it moves to pursue Kevril.



08:03, Today: Celador Qiris rolled 23 using 1d20+4.  attack with long sword.

08:04, Today: Celador Qiris rolled 7 using 1d8+4.  damage with long sword.

"Run Kevril!" he yells to the boy.

Celador then turns and pursues the ogre who is pursuing Kevril. He sheathes his long sword and pulls a hand axe from his belt and throws it at the wretched beast.


Celador chases the ogre at a distance of 19' and throws a hand axe at him.

11:29, Today: Celador Qiris rolled 15 using 1d20+4.  attack with hand axe.
11:30, Today: Celador Qiris rolled 6 using 1d6+2.  damage with hand axe.

In reply to Celador Qiris (msg # 74):

After dropping the last orc, an out of breath Lazaret smiles to himself, grabs the limp corpse of Mr. Meeseeks and dashes toward the road. Using his feline agility he travels a ridiculous distance.

"Thorfire! Get the ogre before it gets Kevril!

You never learned how to paint.
An artist for sure you ain't.
Pick up your favorite knife
and save young Kevril's life.
Time to stab the ogre in the taint!"

Thorfire receives bardic inspiration.

The last standing orc charges toward Kathel and the others behind the cover of several large stones. Before he can leap over them however, Thorfire's rapier appears from the shadows and runs him though. The orc's momentum carries him into the stones, where he flops lifelessly.

The only remaining opponent, then, is the ogre, who chases Kevril with club raised. The boy, to his credit, takes Celador's words to heart and retreats as soon as the ogre charges toward him.

Blinded with rage, the ogre rushes straight past Celador, and the elf takes advantage with his longsword. In a fluid follow through to his swing, he reaches for a hand axe at his belt and throws, striking the ogre above the hip.

Therarak is the next to attempt to intercept the massive beast, but it proves surprisingly agile for its size, narrowly side-stepping the acid vial thrown by the gnome.
23:52, Fri 03 Nov: DM rolled 14 using 1d20-1.  DEX save vs acid.

Kathel fires an arrow from her current position, but it glances harmlessly off the ogre's shoulder.
00:36, Today: DM rolled 10 using 1d10+3.  Kathel longbow vs. ogre.


Yasha, on the other hand, connects with an eldritch blast. The crackling energy is enough to stop the ogre in its tracks. Enraged, he turns and charges the three who just attacked him.
00:34, Today: DM, on behalf of Yasha, rolled 21 using 1d20+5.  Eldritch blast vs. ogre.
00:34, Today: DM, on behalf of Yasha, rolled 10 using 1d10+3.  Damage.

Post round 8 actions. Ogre has taken 25hp damage so far. It is about 30' away from Therarak, Kathel, and Yasha and charging toward them. Thorfire and Celador are also within 30'. Lazaret is slightly over 60' away.
This message was last edited by the GM at 07:08, Mon 06 Nov 2017.

In reply to DM (msg # 76):

Running down the road, Lazaret casts Vicious Mockery:

"Hey, ogre! Damn, you're ugly. So ugly that your mother should have killed you after you were born. Oh wait! It looks like she tried."


06:21, Today: Lazaret rolled 3 using 1d4.  Vicious Mockery.
Ogre needs to make a DC 13 WIS save. Failure means he takes damage AND has disadvantage on his next attack roll.

Lazaret climbs up the hill a good twenty feet or so preparing some cutting words and some falling rocks.
This message was last edited by the player at 12:22, Mon 06 Nov 2017.

Seeing the enraged ogre stop chasing Kevril and turn to attack the party, Celador draws his long sword once more and in a surge of action moves to intercept the ogre.

"Die wretched beast!"

The first blow strikes hard. The second misses a little...


08:31, Today: Celador Qiris rolled 21 using 1d20+4.  attack with long sword.

08:31, Today: Celador Qiris rolled 12 using 1d8+4.  damage with long sword.

08:31, Today: Celador Qiris rolled 6 using 1d20+4.  attack with long sword. action surge

damn, got a little cocky with the max damage roll

In reply to Celador Qiris (msg # 78):

Seeing Celador shake off the blow and keep fighting, Thorfire engages the Ogre with his trusty rapier and hits the beast (admittedly for less damage than he wanted).

10:40, Today: Thorfire Shortankard rolled 20 using 1d20+5, rerolling ones.  Rapier Attack.
10:41, Today: Thorfire Shortankard rolled 8 using 1d8+3.  Rapier Damage.
10:41, Today: Thorfire Shortankard rolled 4 using 2d6.  Sneak Attack Damage.

In reply to Thorfire Shortankard (msg # 79):

Yasha closes his eyes and whispers to himself. "Yuh can du dis, de frost prince ah wid yuh" then he takes a deep breath and raises his hands towards the charging beast. His arms tense as a crackling blue lighting explodes from his palms towards the beast.


17:37, Today: Yasha rolled 22 using 1d20+5.  to Hit .
17:47, Today: Yasha rolled 11 using 2d12.  witchbolt at 2nd level.
 

he opens his eyes and with a surprised look he sees that his spell has hit the charging ogre.


OOC: Where is my familiar?