Re: Act 1, Scene 2: "Taking Care of Business" (Game Thread)

[TristenC]

Oddly enough, it sounds like someone is shouting to them from far away… it seems to be coming from the direction of the Wayfarer’s Rest! Pyros and Mira try to make out the words, but they cannot tell what is being said. Cal begins his cantrip, but sees that Mira is not yet ready so he holds his until she casts. The Gnome’s cantrip of a panther howling ends, as does Mira’s cantrip of dogs barking. Artanis slashes at the wolf attacking him, narrowly missing with his magical sword but taking a small clump of fur. The silver sword goes way off the mark, he has still obviously not quite gotten the hang of wielding two longswords at once. Suddenly a voice, a little clearer than before but still faint, calls out over the combat. Over here! There is a rope to climb! The party recognizes Merrick’s voice! He must be one of the people trying to help them!

Artanis’ opponent lunges in during the distraction, nipping at the ranger’s arm and catching it between bloody teeth! The bite isn’t deep compared to what the beast is capable of, but if the half-elf takes another blow like that he’ll be in serious trouble! Cross flings Gar again, but his lack of skill with weapons is evident when the shot goes wide. Finally Mira finishes her spell and the sound of hooves on cobbles approaches the wolves from behind. Almost immediately after the glowing figure knight in plate on a barded horse appears! The image looks very odd, almost two-dimensional, but the angle it stands related to the wolves isn’t too terrible for the effect. The Alpha looks around confused, but interposes himself between the illusory knight and the rear of the pack. The massive canine crouches and growls menacingly.

At the same time, the wolf to the south attacks Elsa again. The Halfling dodges deftly to one side and sweeps the front leg with her mace. The wolf stumbles and falls prone, smacking its head against the cobblestones! Pyros whips a sling bullet at the wolf attacking Artanis, but he is in such a hurry his shot sails far overhead. He whirls the hoopak overhead and loads it preparing to fire at the now prone wolf. Elsa, not one to waste an opportunity, smacks the wolf hard while it is down! The Kender swings with all of his might but the hoopak sails from his grip, skittering across the ground towards the newly approaching wolf! Elsa glances over to see what the noise is, and notices Artanis swaying on his feet. Artanis! Fall back, I’ll hold him off! I can heal you in a minute. Ooh! I wish Yasir were here! The halfing moves into position to take the Ranger’s place while her own opponent tries to recover.


[A&I round 5?]
[WS is dazed from falling prone and will not be able to act next round. Artanis can withdraw from the front without pursuit with Elsa blocking for him.
The illusion of the knight is only 2-dimensional, but the Alpha rolled really poorly on his save.
Pyros’ taunts are funny, but they’re not having an effect simply because the animals aren’t susceptible to them in combat. If it were just pyros alone, who knows.
The red text ‘Hpk’ is Pyros’ hoopak, the red text ‘ss’ is Mira’s short sword. The armored figure to the south with the blue edge is the illusory knight. The white ring around the wolf to the south indicates it is prone.
Remember, you don’t have to kill them all, you just have to make them decide it’s not worth it.]
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R4
???1: (4+1) = 5
Cal: (5+1 cantrip) = 6
Artanis: (1+5 wep) = 6
WN: (2+6) = 8
???2: (9) = 9
WE2: (3+6) = 9
Cross: (8+2 wep) = 10
Mira: (10+1 cantrip) = 11
WS: (6+6) = 12
WE3: (6+6) = 12
Pyros: (5+11 wep) = 16
Elsa: (9+7 wep) = 16
WW: (NA) = Entangled
WE: DEAD

Wolves near Wayfarer's Rest R4 init Cal, Cross, Mira: [1d10] = 5, [1d10] = 8, [1d10] = 10


Someone (???1) far away is shouting to them…
Det Noise Mira, Pyros [1d100] = 66 , [1d100] = 38:
Both fail. they cannot understand the words.

Artanis
Artanis Attacks WE2 with LS +1: Thac0 19 [1d20+1] = 12: (hits AC 7): miss
Artanis Attacks WE2 with Silver LS: Thac0 19 [1d20-2] = 3: miss

WN returns and approaches the melee, circling to the center for a chance to get into range.

WE2 attacks Artanis (AC 6)
WE2 R4 vs Art attk, dmg [1d20] = 17,[2d4] = 3:
Hit! for 3 dmg! Artanis is Hurt Critically! [3/16 hps]

Cross attacks WS with Gar (no penalty, Ally 2 size categories smaller than target): Thac0 20.
Cross R4 vs WS attk, dmg [1d20] = 10,[1d3] = 2: miss!

Cal’s cantrip of a roaring panther ends
Cal casts cantrip for visual of mounted knight
Wolves near Wayfarer's Rest R4 cantrip Cal, Mira: [1d20] = 8, [1d20] = 7: Pass, pass!

Mira’s cantrip of barking dogs ends
Mira casts cantrip for sound of mounted knight

WS attacks Elsa (AC 4)
[1d20] = 1: Possible Fumble! [1d20] = 14, Fumble confirmed!
WS falls prone! (loses next round of action)

Pyros attacks WE2 w/ hoopak w/ sling bullets: Ranged Thac0: 16
Hit1, dmg1 [1d20] = 5, [1d6+2] = 7
Miss!

Elsa (simultaneously) attacks WS with Mace
Elsa attacks WS with mace: Thac0 17. +4 to hit (prone opponent)
[1d20] = 13. (+4) (hits AC 0)
Hits! For [1d6] = 5 dmg! WS is Hurt Badly!


Pyros 2nd attack WS w/ hoopak w/ sling bullets: Ranged Thac0: 16 +4 to hit (prone opponent)
Hit2, dmg2 [1d20] = 1, [1d6+2] = 3:
Miss! Possible fumble!
Wolves near Wayfarer's Rest R4 Pyros fumble conf [1d20] = 19: Fumble confirmed!
The hoopak slips out of Pyros’ hands and sails southeast 20 feet!

[Nocturno]

Doing his best to growl like the wolves. Pyros will try to run, pick up his Hoopak, and pounce on the wolf that bit Artanis, to help Elsa cover Artanis.

Between growls, Pyros will shout: "Red Lady, can you lead us to the Inn? I am certain that was Merrick calling us!"

Ini Hit(Thac0 19) Dmg: [1d10] = 4 [1d20] = 16 [1d6] = 1

[Jenara]

"I can't.. We need a way through." Drawing her silver dagger Mira takes the opportunity to attack the prone WS.

Silver Dagger (ThaCo 19) [1d20] = 12 (+4 prone) damage [1d4] = 3 hit AC 3 for 3 damage.

[Rivi]

seeing Artanis in danger cross moves to interpose himself and throw gar "i think it best if we can make a brake for it are you two up to the treck ill carry cal when we run"

[kerap]

Artanis realizes that the gig is nearly up for himself, and opts to cast some curative magic upon himself. Although the goddess has seemed distant, he will once again call on her to aid him. He sheathes his silvered sword and commences a low soft chanting prayer. A warm soft light emanates from his hand as he passes it over the wounds.

Game Mechanics:
Initiative: Initiative: [1d10] = 1 No surprise - a low roll.
Cure Light Wounds: Cure Light Wounds: [1d8] = 6

[spyguy1503]

If possible, Cal uses a cantrip to move Pyro's hoopak back to him.

[TristenC]

Mira lunges swiftly with her silver dagger, stabbing the prone wolf in the side; far away from its teeth. Artanis backs away and calls upon his lady of the forest, sheathing his silver sword. Somehow the connection is still fuzzy, but he is quickly rewarded for his faith as the larger of the two bites completely heals! The wolf prepares to pursue, but a loud crack! resounds as another sling bullet catches it right in the back of the head, dizzying it! The beast looks as if it is barely keeping its feet at this point! Suddenly, a fiery red flare streaks from a window in the wayfarer’s rest, lighting the way to safety! The party can barely see a rope dangling from the same window.

Cal begins casting a cantrip to draw Pyros’ hoopak back, but dissolves with fizzle before it ever truly forms. The illusory figure of the knight dissolves as well, and the Alpha seems perplexed; sniffing the air where it was before turning back to the group! At the same time Elsa moves up past Pyros’ hoopak, blocking it off from both the approaching uninjured wolf and the heavily damaged one. She raises her mace high and swings at the wounded one with all of her might, but the weapon flies free! Her mace sails over the wolf and strikes the nearby building! The uninjured wolf takes the opportunity to nip at her, but Elsa’s shield keeps it from catching more than a mouthful of steel. Cross moves up to block for the Ranger as well, but as soon as he does the injured wolf strikes! Fortunately the white-haired elf is able to avoid the snapping jaws. He lets Gar fly in retaliation, but his dodging affects his aim and the magical dagger flies past harmlessly.

Pyros rushes up and snatches the hoopak, able to do so only because Elsa continues to block the way. With a high-pitch dog-like bark he swats the dizzy wolf upside the head. It is a glancing blow and only barely connects, but it proves to be enough to drop the dazed canine! The wolf nearby slowly begins to back away again and the alpha moves into position to attack Elsa! The halfing, now facing the largest wolf alone and without her weapon, dodges and hops and blocks with her shield as best she can but it isn’t enough. The Alpha feints to one side and catches her leg, pulling her off of her feet! She bashes the hard edge of the shield against its nose repeatedly, eventually convincing it to release her. Planting the edge of the shield on the ground she pushes herself back up to her feet, though she is hobbling a little from the bite. Holding the shield defensively, she calls out to the others, Looks like this one isn’t quite ready to give up yet! I’ll try to keep him occupied while you guys kill that other one!

The dazed wolf to the south rises to its feet; battered, bleeding and angry. It probably won’t be able to take more than another hit or two, but it certainly hasn’t given up having one of the party for dinner! The wolf that fled earlier backs away from the group and the melee, leaving only the alpha and the heavily injured wolf in-range. It glances between the Alpha and the party as if deciding whether to keep running or help its pack-mates.


[A&I Round 6?]
[:lol: Pyros rolls a 1 for damage and still puts the wolf down! Nocturno has the Luck of the bloody Kender, I’m telling you.]
[WS recovers from being stunned. WE2 is down! The wolf Elsa now is now the Alpha]
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R5
Mira: (1+2 wep) = 3
Artanis: (1+ 5 spell) = 6
???2: (7) = 7
???1: (9) = 9
Cal: (9+1 cantrip) = 10
Elsa: (3+7 wep) = 10
WN: (5+6) = 11
WE2: (5+6) = 11
Cross: (10+2 wep) = 12
Pyros: (4+11 wep) = 15
WE3: (9+6) = 15
WS: (na) = Stunned
WW: (NA) = Entangled
WE: DEAD

Wolves near Wayfarer's Rest R5 init Cal, Cross, Mira, ???1: [1d10] = 9, [1d10] = 10, [1d10] = 1, [1d10] = 8


Mira’s sound cantrip ends.
Mira attacks WS (+4 to hit, prone) with her Silver Dagger Thac0 19: [1d20] = 12 (+4) (Hits AC 3)
Hit! for [1d4] = 3 damage!
WS is Hurt Critically!

Artanis withdraws a few feet, sheathes his silver longsword and casts Cure Light Wounds on himself:
[1d8]=6, Artanis heals 6 hps and is now only Hurt! rather than Hurt Badly!

A sling bullet flies from the direction of the Wayfarer towards WE2:
[1d20] = 19 Hit! for [1d6+1] = 7 damage!
WE2 is About to Die!

Wolves near Wayfarer's Rest R5 ???1 cantrip [1d20] = 13: pass!
A fiery red flare streaks from a window in the wayfarer’s rest, lighting the way to safety!

Cal tries to use a cantrip to slide Pyros’ hoopack back to him.
Wolves on Loop R5 Cal Cantrip check [1d20] = 16: Fail!
The hoopak doesn’t move.

Elsa moves to cover Artanis and block Ppyros’ hoopak from the wolves. She attacks WE2
[1d20] = 1! Possible fumble! Fumble conf [1d20] = 10! Fumble confirmed! Elsa loses her grip on her mace! The weapon flies north and lands against the wall!

WN attacks Elsa (AC 4) [1d20] = 6. Miss!

WE2 attacks Cross (AC 10):
WE2 R5 vs Cross attk, dmg [1d20] = 18, [2d4] = 2:
Hit for 2 dmg! Cross is Hurt! [6/8 hps]

Cross covers Artanis’ withdraw with Elsa and throws Gar: Thac0 20
Cross R5 vs WE2 attk, dmg [1d20] = 7,[1d3] = 2 miss!

Pyros rushes forward to recover his hoopak,
attacks WE2 with his hoopak (as q-staff) Thac0 19: [1d20] = 16: (Hits AC 3)
Hit! for [1d6] = 1 damage! WE2 Goes Down!

WE3 attacks Elsa (AC 4) [1d20] = 13: Hit!
[2d4] = 4 dmg! Elsa is Hurt badly!

Half of the pack is slain or incapacitated! Morale checks: (lower is better)
No enemy has been slain (-2 to all morale checks), wolves fighting magic users (-2)
WN, (18) [target score at -4]: (22) Fail badlly!
WS, (1) hurt badly [target score at -4, -4]: (9) pass!
WE3, (5) [target score at -4]: (9) pass!
WW: (13) Entangled, Hurt [target score at -2 -2 -2= -6]: (19) fail! WW entangled, cannot retreat!

[Nocturno]

"There is the one that will live to tell the tale!"

Pyros will back up a bit to Artanis and Cross.

Then he will shoot WS once, and let the other bullet go at WE3(Elsa's).

Thac0(16) Ini, Hit, Hit Dmg Dmg: [1d10] = 4 [1d20] = 7 [1d20] = 1 [1d6+2] = 2+2 = 4 [1d6+2] = 5+2 = 7

[OoC: Oh no... not again.]

[Rivi]

cross will run up and pass gar to elsa"you'll do more damage with this than me, but please be careful hes my longest living friend" then to the rest of the group "ok ill carry call" he will then move to pick up call over his shoulder

[TristenC]

Elsa shakes her head, I'm a cleric, I'm not allowed to use blades. Don't worry, I'll keep him back with my sheild.

[Jenara]

"Leave.. My. Friends... Alone!" Mira shouts her words accented by each stab of the silver dagger.

Silver Dagger (ThaCo 19) [1d20] = 18 damage [1d4] = 3 hit AC1 for 3 damage.

"They are deciding we are less tasty! Just. Keep it together." She sighs.

[kerap]

If Artanis can draw his silvered longsword and use it this round he will do so. If not, he'll just use his cursed, er I mean +1 Longsword.

Feeling a bit better and seeing that the party is not faring very well, Artanis steps back into the fray and will attack the wolf that is trying to make a meal out of Elsa and give her the opportunity to grab her mace.

Initiative: Initiative: [1d10] = 9 With a roll THAT bad, his sword must have rusted in the scabbard and took a LONG time to pull out.

Attack with Cursed "Ever Miss" +1 Longsword:Revised Attack with +1 Longsword: [1d20+1] = 7+1 = 8 Miss.

Attack with Silvered Longsword (if permitted): Attack Silvered Longsword Off hand: [1d20-2] = 19-2 = 17
DamageDamage Silvered Longsword S/M: [1d8] = 4

[Rivi]

with elsa turning down gar he desids throwing it at the wolf again is worth a shot before backing towards cal to pick him up

[spyguy1503]

Cal casts a cantrip to return elsa's mace.

[TristenC]

A second red flare goes up near the Wayfarer. The party can barely see someone leaning out the window and whirling a sling in the garish red light of the cantrip. A rope dangles to the ground, but with the wolves in the way it would be difficult to reach. Mira slashes at the southern wolf, cutting it across the snout near the eye. Bloody patches mar its fur in many places and it stumbles a little. The beast is clearly on its last leg, but belligerently continues on.

Cross offers to let Elsa use Gar, but when the halfling explains she is not allowed, he throws the magical dagger at the Alpha himself. Gar, normally silent, cackles madly as he stabs the huge wolf in the neck! Cross calls him back, and the intelligent blade laughs even more as it rips the wound wider on the return! That same instant another sling bullet strikes the Alpha from behind. The wounds are adding up for the leader of the pack, but for now he ignores them to attack the unarmed Elsa! The nimble halfling avoids the huge dog, protecting herself with her shield. Cal weaves a short spell and Elsa's mace begins to move! The handle turns, pointing towards the halfling like an arrow. Then, the heavy mace drags across the ground as if pulled on an invisible line! It slides a few feet, then a few more; gradually making its way back to its owner!

The wolf that retreated earlier still watches the combat, ready to run or perhaps join back in depending on how things go. Elsa retaliates against her attacker by bashing it hard, square in the nose, with her shield! Artanis redraws his silver longsword and tries to move to cover Elsa. With the flying missiles and the two combatants dancing about he has to wait a bit to avoid hitting the rapidly dodging halfling. Finally he finds an opening and attacks the Alpha with his twin longswords. Again the magical sword misses the mark, he must be concentrating too hard on making attacks with his off-hand. The silver sword, however, strikes true and slices into the Alpha’s shoulder. The massive canine begins to look less certain about this fight.

Pyros joins Cross to the west, and fires at the heavily wounded wolf as it attacks the bard! His sling bullet sails right through the spot it was in before it lunged. The wolf has better luck, lunging at Mira and catching her on the hip and torso! Horrible jaws clamp down and it begins to shake her like a cruel dog with his catch! Dagger-sized teeth tear into her, and she begins to feel lightheaded. A few frantic bashes with the pommel of her knife reminds the canine of its own weakened state, causing it to let go. Pyros winds up again and hurls another sling bullet at the Alpha with all of his might, seeking to put an end to the conflict. His overzealousness sends both the bullet and hoopak sailing through the air! The weapon flies far and skitters to a stop next to the first wolf to fall to the southeast. The bullet, however, strikes Elsa squarely in the back! Hey! What’s the big idea! That Hurt! Be careful back there! The tentative wolf circles around, looking for the weakest reachable member of the ‘herd’ of humanoids. Blood streaming down her side, Mira’s heart drops into her stomach as it moves into position to attack her! The other, much more heavily injured wolf, begins to withdraw as its companion moves up.


[OOC: Kerap. Normally it would take a full round to draw a weapon in combat, but since Artanis was far enough away from the melee and the wolves have no ranged attacks it is easily done (not dodging enemies, etc). I adjusted Artanis’ damage because these are Large creatures so he would use the 1d12. My re-roll of his damage was actually lower than your 1d8 roll (I rolled a 1 ) so I went ahead and used the higher damage that you rolled.

It seems the Kender’s luck is not infinite. However, it is a good thing Pyros’ second attack was on the Alpha. If he had gotten the same rolls attacking the southern wolf then Mira would have gone down!]

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R6
???1: (1+1 cantrip) = 2
Mira: (3+2 wep) = 5
Cross: (5+2 wep) = 7
???2: (1+6) = 7
WE3: (1+6) = 7
Cal: (10+1 cantrip) = 11
WN: (5+6) = 11
Elsa: (10+3 shield punch) = 13
Artanis: (9+5 wep) = 14
Pyros: (4+11 wep) = 15
WS: (9+6) = 15
WW: (NA) = Entangled
WE: (NA) = DEAD
WE2: (NA) = DEAD

Wolves near Wayfarer's Rest R6 init Cal, Cross, Mira [1d10] = 10, [1d10] = 5, [1d10] = 3


???1 casts a red flare cantrip to direct the party to the rope and open window at the inn.

Mira attacks WS with her silver dagger Thac0 19: [1d20] = 18 (hits AC3)
Hit! for 3 damage! WS isAbout to Die!

Cross attacks WE3 with Gar (no penalty, Ally 2 size categories smaller than target): Thac0 20.
Cross R6 vs WE3 attk, dmg [1d20] = 20,[1d3] = 2: possible crit!
Cross R6 vs WE3 attk, dmg [1d20] = 7,[1d3] = 3: Crit confirmed!
Hit for 5 damage!

???2 (Simultaneously) a sling bullet strikes WE3 from the direction of the inn!
Hit! for 5 dmg! WE3 is Hurt!

WE3 (simultaneously) attacks Elsa (AC 4) [1d20] = 6. Miss!

Cal casts a cantrip to retrieve Elsa's mace. Need 14 or lower:
Wolves on Loop R6 Cal cantrip check [1d20] = 6: pass!

WN watches from a distance, uncertain what to do.

Elsa attacks WE3 with a shield-punch! (Base Melee Thac0 13): [1d20] = 15
Hit! for [1d3] = 3 damage!

Artanis moves East attacks WE3 with his Longsword +1 Thac0 19: [1d20+1] = 8: Miss
Artanis attacks WE3 with his Silver Longsword Thac0 19: [1d20-2] = 17: (hits AC 2)
Hit for 4 damage. WE3 is Hurt Badly!

Pyros withdraws West a few feet and fires at WS with his hoopak Thac0 16:
[1d20] = 7 (hits AC 9) miss!

WS (Simultaenously) attacks Mira (AC 10)
WS R6 vs Mira attk, dmg [1d20] = 9,[2d4] = 6: Hit! For 6 dmg!
Mira is Hurt Critically!

Pyros 2nd attack fires at WE3 with his HoopakThac0 16:
[1d20] = 1 possible fumble!
Wolves near Wayfarer's Rest R4 Pyros fumble conf [1d20] = 1: Fumble confirmed! Double Fumble! (2 results on the fumble table)
Pyros’ shot hits Elsa for 5 damage!
Pyros loses his grip on the hoopak and it flies southeast 30 feet!


Morale checks:
Alpha:
Need [12 -2 (no enemy slain) -2 (vs magic users) -4 (50% hps) = 4 ] Need 4 or lower: [1d20] = 4
Pass! The Alpha does not retreat!

Leader stands, WN re-check:
WN [12 -2 (no enemy slain) -2 (vs magic users) –2 (25% hps) = 6 ] Need 6 or lower: [1d20] = 1 Pass!

WS [12 -2 (no enemy slain) -2 (vs magic users) -6 (75% hps) = 2 ] ] Need 2 or lower: [1d20] = 16! Fail!