Dorn's next attack does little more than fan the ooze with a gentle breeze.
17:55, Today: Dorn rolled 4,5 using d20+1,d8+1 ((3,4)).

Heartened to see Joop rescued and that the ooze was destroyed Gyp was dismayed to see another ooze approaching.

The saddened fool shot another arrow, but it was a hair’s breadth wide of its target.

OOC Shoot longbow at ooze… missed just.

07:45, Today: Gyp Toogood rolled 10,2 using d20+1,d6.  Long bow - short range.

Hjild drags Joop away from the ooze and the water's edge and tries to position him upright against the cave wall. Seeing Faldal going to his scroll lifts Hjild's spirits a bit as he turns back to assess the situation with the other ooze he caught a glimpse of.

"Yer good, son. Yer good now." Hjild reassuring Joop when he comes to, pointing to Faldal. "You might not have long to sit here though. Do you have a weapon?"

[If Joop does not have a weapon left, Hjild will pull out his spare dagger to offer Joop. Once Joop is stable, Hjild will turn and advance to the ooze, ready to engage.]

Faldal concentrates on his spell, moaning his incantation and motioning his hands while reading the scroll.

16:05, Today: Faldal rolled 7 using 1d6+1.  Healing scroll.

Satisfied with the result, he says to Joop: "Stay behind for now. Warn us if you see anything coming"

Then be brings his mace out and waits for the second ooze to rise from the water, ready to strike when it is reachable.

16:09, Today: Faldal rolled 1,4 using 1d20,1d6.  Mace strike.

OOC: oooops!

End of Round 2

Joop, somewhat recovered shakes and nods with confusion, but he still has his spear in hand and Wort steadies him as the two prepare to cover the rear.  The ooze creeps slowly up on the shore and Faldal, Dorn and Gyp all take swings or shots at it, but miss the slimy thing.

Round 3

The ooze stretches its pseudo-pod to strike at Dorn but misses the stout dwarf.

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It is now in melee range, you guys can swing away.

Dorn grunts in concentration as he swings his axe at the ooze.
22:34, Today: Dorn rolled 15,7 using d20+1,d8+1 ((14,6)).

Recovering his balance after his missed swing, Faldal tries again.

10:03, Today: Faldal rolled 9,2 using d20,d6.  Mace strike.

After seeing what happened to Joop and thoughts of the slumbering beast somewhere in the darkness, Hjild starts to feel a rush of anxiety wash over him.

"We had better make quick work of this blob" Hjild utters to Joop as his body already spurs into action before Hjild can finish his sentence.

As Hjild turns to swing, his heart sinks in a split second, seeing his new companions engaged with the ooze and his mind being in so many places at once. Hjild tenses up and tries to restrain his swing for fear that his emotional actions could put his friends at risk.

His blow lands true, though without the force it could have been if he had kept his actions controlled.

Hjild winces as he lands himself in the fray between his compatriots "I should let you know, my previous employers primarily assigned me to maintenance work.." he admits sheepishly..

[07:12, Wed 08 Feb: Hjild Rossehammer rolled 20 using 1d20+1.  War Hammer Attack Roll

14:03, Today: Hjild Rossehammer rolled 2 using 1d6+1.  War Hammer Damage]

As the creature got closer Gyp found it harder and harder to hit. His fired another arrow but missed the ooze.

OOC Long bow shot and missed.

20:25, Today: Gyp Toogood rolled 9,1 using d20+1,d6.  Long bow - short range

End of Round 3

The companions concentrate their efforts on the second ooze as it slimes its way towards them, with the dwarves both making contact and hurting the disgusting creature.

Round 4

Still grasping for Dorn, the creature's pseudo-pod lashes out again, but Dorn is well-protected and deft - for a dwarf.  It fails to get any purchase on his boots or legs.

Joop, now barefoot as the ooze ate through his boots, readies his spear facing the rear and both he and Wort cock their heads listening behind.

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It rolled well enough to hit AC4.

Next round!

In reply to Dungeon Master (msg # 290):
"Forr a dwarf" Hmph1
Dorn attempts to chop at the creature again, but in his zealousness, misses.
22:34, Today: Dorn rolled 9,7 using d20+1,d8+1 ((8,6)).

The ooze was now so close that it was attacking Dorn. Gyp was not so unlucky or blind to miss it again and shot an arrow into its oozy flesh.

OOC Hit AC 6 for 2 damage.
07:39, Today: Gyp Toogood rolled 13,2 using d20+1,d6 ((12,2)).

Raising his eyebrows in surprise at the ooze's sudden strike at his fellow dwarf, Hjild reflexively shuffles his feet with a start! Then frowns at the ooze as he takes another swing at the thing.

[06:59, Today: Hjild Rossehammer rolled 5,5 using 1d20+1,1d6+1.  War Hammer Attack/Damage.]

Seeing the party as a whole making progress, Faldal attempts to land a blow of his own in order to shorten the fight.

14:07, Today: Faldal rolled 7,1 using d20,d6.  Mace strike.

Leozaren gets in a sword swing, but only nicks the edge of an ooze.


22:23, Today: Leozaren rolled 15 using 1d20.  attack roll, sword.
22:24, Today: Leozaren rolled 1 using 1d8.  dmg.

Round 4 Summary

The companions gang up on the slimy ooze and strike at it with all of their weapons.  Unfortunately, only Gyp and Leozaren scored hits.  Though they damaged it, it is hard to determine how badly...

Round 5

The ooze reached out again with a pseudo-pod trying to grab one of them, this time reaching for Leozaren, but missing as well.

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17:22, Today: Dungeon Master rolled 7 using 1d20.  Ooze attack.

Dorn gives a mighty swing of his axe hoping it will be enough to finish off the ooze.
17:51, Today: Dorn rolled 19,8 using d20+1,d8+1 ((18,7)).
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Scared Gyp shot another arrow into the oozy flesh of the grey blob.

OOC Hit AC8 for 1 point of damage.

Faldal has another go at it, feeling victory is at hand.

16:05, Today: Faldal rolled 2,2 using d20,d6.  Mace strike.

Hjild's heart jumps for a second as the blob lashes out again. "Gonna have to get used to that.." he mutters half to himself half to his fellows. He tightens his grip on his hammer and takes another swing.

[Hjild Rossehammer rolled 7,7 using 1d20+1,1d6+1.  War Hammer Attack/Damage.]

Startled by the ooze aiming at him, Leozaren cuts short his swing and misses.


15:25, Today: Leozaren rolled 9 using 1d20.  attack roll, sword.

With everyone shooting arrows or smashing down on the ooze with hammer, axe, mace and sword, it is perhaps not surprising that it gets flattened to death, with Dorn's mighty blow severing it in an unhealthy way.  With the threat of the second ooze eliminated the party stands for a moment is silence, the only sounds their own heavy breathing.

Faldal keeps silent for a few seconds and motions his companions to do the same, making sure no other noise is disturbing the quite of the place. If he hears nothing, he will look at the dead oozes to check of something can be salvaged from their corpses. "Well done, Dorn. That was a mighty blow!" he congratulates the dwarf.

He also looks at the surrounding to see if there is a way across the water.

Their desperate battle had occupied Gyp’s mind and it took the fool a moment to remember their peril. He looked over his shoulder and back toward the others caves and whatever monster was sleeping in its lair.

When his wits were recovered Gyp pointed at the water “goblet” he whispered excitedly.

Following Gyp's outstretched finger with his eyes, Dorn's mouth breaks into a toothy grin. He then wades into the water to claim their prize.