Between Zinashi and Augustus, they manage to finish off the bugbear they were fighting.

Meanwhile, the second bugbear had moved down the hall and had challenged Gora when he was attacked from behind by Lowrra. Since Gora wasn't attacking him (and she looked like she might be part of the forces down here), the bugbear turns around and attacks Lowrra... but misses, no doubt because he's still not sure about Gora and is trying not to let his guard down in her direction.


Meanwhile, Brankx is a bit baffled by the lack of activity from the four remaining bugbears in the barracks room (his peek around the doorway confirmed that's what it was). It's not like the others were being all that quiet, but then again, bugbears aren't normally quiet creatures anyway, so maybe that was it.

Lowrra wasn't sure what Gora's problem was, but she wasn't going to not fight evil.

She attacked again

OOC:  17:20, Today: Lowrra rolled 6 using 1d6+2.  Damage flurry 1.
17:19, Today: Lowrra rolled 6 using 1d20.  Flurry 2.
17:19, Today: Lowrra rolled 14 using 1d20.  Flurry

Lowrra manages to hit the bugbear that had been about to attack Gora with one of her flurries the first time and again just one the second time.

She realizes she's probably hitting him at all because he's not wearing armor nor carrying a shield at the moment. It wouldn't have been required to just go to the kitchen.

The damage she inflicts isn't enough to take the bugbear down, though.

Between he and Zinashi, they were able to defeat the bugbear. One on one, he would probably have been too much for Augie alone, though whether that would have resulted in his death or enslavement, he couldn't say. He wasn't quite sure which would have been worse; at least as a slave, he had a chance of escaping. He didn't think he could escape from death, though.

"There are more bugbears down the hall," he told Zinashi. "Let's go help the others!"

He was pretty sure they needed to fight together or else they'd all die alone.
This message was last updated by the player at 21:22, Fri 03 Dec 2021.

Lowrra attacked the bugbear again

OOC:  20:37, Today: Lowrra rolled 3 using 1d6+2.  Flurry 1 damage .
20:36, Today: Lowrra rolled 11 using 1d20.  Flurry 2.
20:36, Today: Lowrra rolled 17 using 1d20.  Flurry 1.

RECAP: The group went down a hallway and came to a T-intersection. To the left, that hall only went a short distance but there was a door on the right hand wall. Noises were coming from there. Then a bugbear came out of that opening and walked to the other end of the hall. Augustus and Zinashi went after him, surprised him as he emerged from the kitchen, and after a short battle, killed the bugbear.

Brankx had scouted the opening that the bugbear had come out of. It was apparently a barracks with 5 other bugbears in there.

Gora had been unhappy with that action and had started going down there to chastise Augustus and Zinashi. That was when one of the other bugbears came out to see what was keeping the first bugbear. It hadn't quite figured out what was happening, but had started to attack Gora. That's when Lowrra came to Gora's aid and attacked that bugbear.

Apparently, the bugbears are used to themselves making noises, so the ones still in the barracks haven't come out yet to see what it going on. Then again, the two that were fighting haven't sounded any kind of alarm either.

Gora stalked off, Brankx is still hiding around the corner in the first hallway, and Augustus and Zinashi were moving up to help Lowrra fight the second bugbear. She just hit him.

He seems to be a bit confused about all these other people, and the damage Lowrra has done is more annoying that 'dangerous', so he doesn't strike back just yet.

Everyone has initiative over the bugbear at this point.

OOC: Is the GM waiting for us to post or are we waiting for him to post?)


As I recall, the five of us were lurking down a side hallway when we heard voices, so we 'hid'. Bugbear (#1) Boris came out of the barracks room and went down the hallway to the kitchen at the other end.

Augie (me) decided to go deal with that lone bugbear while the rest of you took care of the others. Zinashi followed Augie.

When we had just about killed the Boris, Gora got upset at our tactics and stormed down the hall after us.

That's when Bugbear (#2) Benji came out of the barracks, saw Gora, and came up behind her and wanted to know what she was doing here.

Lowrra then went after Benji to assist her friend. As the three engaged in combat, Gora stalked off and I'm guessing she's still lurking around somewhere.

That left Brankx to watch out for the Bugbears still in the barracks room.

So, now, Augie walks up behind Benji who's turned to face Lowrra who was behind him.

Whack him with my quarterstaff!

15:02, Today: Augustus Cawliga rolled 21,6 using 1d20+2,1d6 ((19,6)).

Did not see THAT coming! Neither did Benji apparently. So close to a critical... But max damage for the wimpy Illusionist!

In reply to GM StarMaster (msg # 743):

Lowrra did another spin kick and hand chop, but couldn't penetrate the bugbears armor.

OOC:
20:35, Today: Lowrra rolled 10 using 1d20.  Flurry 2.

20:34, Today: Lowrra rolled 2 using 1d20.  Flurry 1.

A melee combatant he wasn't, and his abilities weren't always precise enough to be directed at a group in melee. Still, he couldn't just stand by and watch his fellow adventurers get whomped on by a bugbear, not with four more waiting in the wings.

He'd just have to risk it. He swiftly set his quarterstaff so not to make any more noise, then unslung his light crossbow, quickly loaded it, and took aim.

10:25, Today: Zinashi Draegal rolled 18,4 using 1d20+4,1d6 ((14,4)).

Don't know if he hit the bugbear, but at least he didn't hit Augie or Lowrra.

Although Lowrra didn't hit the bugbear, both Augie and Zinashi did. It's not enough to kill it, so it ignores Lowrra, who's just annoying, and turns to attack the one who did it damage--Augie!

14:51, Today: GM StarMaster rolled 18,6 using 1d20+6,1d10+4 ((12,2)).

That's easily a hit on the illusionist-would-be-fighter.

Augie takes 6 points of damage.


Whether it's the sounds or just the passage of time, the other bugbears emerge from their barrack room. Upon seeing what's going on, they start to charge forward.

Brankx waited for bugbears to emerge, silently in the shadows, and now was his time. They came out and he waited for the last, stepping out, he lunged with his twin daggers, missing narrowly as they retreated.

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<OOC: At last....they come from the room!

Brankx rolled 7 using 1d20+1.  Attack - dagger.
Brankx rolled 11 using 1d20+1.  Attack - dagger.

....and he missed!>

The last one isn't in armor, isn't carrying his shield, and loses his DEX bonus because he's surprised (unaware), but with the +2 bonus to attacking him from behind (surprised), Brankx just barely manages to stab the bugbear with his second dagger.


Lowrra, meanwhile, hears the bugbears behind her, and now has to decide whether to attack the one in front of her or turn and face the four behind her.

More surprised that he hit the bugbear than the bugbear, and seeing Augie take a big hit, he quickly reloads his crossbow and fires again at the bugbear.

19:29, Today: Zinashi Draegal rolled 17,3 using 1d20+4,1d6 ((13,3)).


I think if this one isn't wielding his shield, I just may have hit him again... even if it's only for 3 points.

Lowrra tried to finish off the bugbear near her, before facing the new ones coming.
Unfortunately,  she just ended up being annoying again

OOC:  Refresh the dice log
19:23, Today: Lowrra rolled 8 using 1d20.  Flurry 2.
19:22, Today: Lowrra rolled 2 using 1d20.  Flurry 1.

Lowrra misses the bugbear in front of her with her flurry of blows, and the bugbear returns the favor, apparently confused by whatever Lowrra was doing. He swings at her and misses as well.


Zinashi does hit, but, of course, it's not enough to take out the bugbear.


Brankx also misses with his two attacks.


Gora finally decides she's not going to leave her friend, Lowrra in the lurch, and moves to engage the bugbears.

Lowrra does another punch and kick combo, but has trouble with the limited room

OOC:
21:08, Today: Lowrra rolled 4 using 1d20.  Flurry 2.
21:08, Today: Lowrra rolled 4 using 1d20.  Flurry 1.



OOC:  wow.....this is getting embarrassing

turning back to defend Lowra.. Gora was barely able to hit the air her blade passed through

ooops it looks like the jinx is back
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Brankx, sneaking up from behind, thrust with both daggers, hitting the enemy...and though both hit, the damage was barely a small cut to each side.

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<OOC - Attacks with both daggers

Brankx rolled 14 using 1d20+1.  Attack - Dagger.
Brankx rolled 2 using 1d4.  Damage - Dagger.
Brankx rolled 2 using 1d6.  sneak attack -  dagger.

Brankx rolled 17 using 1d20+1.  Attack - Dagger.
Brankx rolled 2 using 1d4.  Damage - Dagger.


....wow - a massive 6 damage

:/
>

Nothing in his repertoire lent itself to attacking an enemy engaged in melee with his allies, since if he missed any range attack, it had a chance of hitting the ally.

On the other hand, standing around and doing nothing seemed equally dangerous. If Lowrra and Gora went down, he had no delusions about his ability to defeat all these bugbears.

And, since he still has his crossbow in hand, that was what he chose to use.

13:18, Today: Zinashi Draegal rolled 9,3 using 1d20+4,1d6 ((5,3)). Bleh. Miss. At least it missed Lowrra, too.

Bugbear #1 is dead in the mess hall.

Bugbear #2 moved away from Lowrra to attack Zinashi and Augie, but Gora has stepped forward to deal with him.

13:54, Today: GM StarMaster rolled 22,5 using 1d20+6,1d6+4 ((16,1)). That's a hit. Zinashi takes 5 points of damage.


Bugbear #3 has moved down the hall to attack Lowrra.

13:56, Today: GM StarMaster rolled 17,14 using 1d20+6,1d10+4 ((11,10)). And that's just barely a miss.

Bugbear #4 is behind Bugbear #3. He can't get in position in the narrow hallway to attack.

Bugbear #5 is behind Bugbear #4. He can't get in position in the narrow hallway to attack, but hears the noise behind him and turns to help Bugbear #6.

Bugbear #6 is bringing up the rear, and has been attacked by Brankx.

14:08, Today: GM StarMaster rolled 15,13 using 1d20+6,1d10+4 ((9,9)). Another close miss.

Bugbear #2 isn't wielding a weapon--he left the barracks room without his.

None of the bugbears are wearing armor or wielding a shield, so their AC is only 14. However, the last four do have their great clubs with them.

Lowrra moved to flank Bugbear 2, but was moving too quickly for her own good
OOC:
17:03, Today: Lowrra rolled 7 using 1d20+2.  Flurry 2.
17:02, Today: Lowrra rolled 4 using 1d20+2.  Flurry 1


I can't believe how terrible these rolls have been.   Just incredible

seeing one of the foe beelinging towards Lowrra, Gora intercetpts.
"Thou cur would thoust sully a lady fair... I think not."
taking a wild swing in the general area of the beasts torso
This message was last edited by the player at 06:39, Mon 09 May 2022.

Brankx, bringing up the rear, snarls as he swipes with both his daggers at the final bugbear, hitting, but little strength in the shots.

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<OOC: Action - attack again

Brankx rolled 17 using 1d20+1.  Attack - dagger.

Brankx rolled 4 using 1d4.  Damage - dagger.
Brankx rolled 3 using 1d6.  Sneak attack.

Brankx rolled 12 using 1d20+1.  Attack - dagger.
Brankx rolled 1 using 1d4.  Damage - dagger.


…yep, bad rolls>


 

Only Brankx was able to hit one of the bugbears, but the combat in the hallway keeps two of the bugbears from attacking because their buddies are blocking them from Gora and Brankx.

The bugbears continue to attack.

15:02, Today: GM StarMaster rolled 4,8,22 using 1d20+3,1d20+3,1d20+3 ((1,5,19)).

Bugbear #6 misses Brankx.

Bugbear #3 misses Gora.

Bugbear #2 hits Augie, who tried to help Zinashi to keep him from getting hit again. Augie takes 4 points of damage.

Oddly, none of the bugbears seem to be inclined to shout for help.