[IC] Whistling Pass

[Manzokushi]

Just as the party made ready to pursue the gnoll, archer he appeared again. Well at least it looked like the same gnoll, with a malicious grin it drew back the bow to fire.

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Rolls:

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Short Bow aimed at Zallri 1d20+1 : 6 + 1, total 7

If Hit:

Rolled 1d6 : 4, total 4

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Stats:

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Still to move: Anyone

Spells/Abilities/Potions used since the day:

Zallri
Detect Evil

Party HP
Annia: 7/10
Branwen: 9/9
Elwood: 9/9
Garlof: 15/15
Kassadin: 10/10
Ludar: 10/10
Zallri: 8/11

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[Burdenking]

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Rolled 1d20 : 15, total 15

Initiative, cause I can't post much else

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[Throndir]

Climbing out from the hole, Annia saw the gnoll up ahead. It had attempted to fire an arrow at Zallri, though the creature's aim was off. Ensuring her grip on her greatsword was stable, she proceeded to attempt to engage the creature.

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Charge, move 25 ft north, +2 to attack, charge modifier included in roll. Greatsword 19-20 x2

attack 1d20+4 : 11 + 4, total 15

if hit 1d8+4 : 1 + 4, total 5

if crit, crit confirm 1d20+4 : 18 + 4, total 22

if crit 1d8+4 : 5 + 4, total 9

If I can't charge due to the strange positioning I have with the wall, then I'll move 4 squares up, and use total defense, +4 AC.

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Actually, I forgot to add the +2 modifier to attack rolls. Should be 17.

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[Manzokushi]

The gnoll was very disappointed that the arrow had found its target. Suddenly the human warrior charged him and in shock he dropped the bow and attempted to ready his battle axe and shield. His movements proved to be too slow as Annia's blade cut a deep rivulet into the creatures chest. It was wounded, and a madness and anger over took the creature. It began to foam at the mouth preparing to attack.

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Rolls:

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Stats:

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Round 1 in progress - Still to move: Branwen, Elwood, Garlof, Kassadin, Ludar, Zallri

Damage Dealt
Gnoll Bandit 5

Spells/Abilities/Potions used since the day:

Zallri
Detect Evil

Ludar
Bless

Party HP
Annia: 7/10
Branwen: 9/9
Elwood: 9/9
Garlof: 15/15
Kassadin: 10/10
Ludar: 10/10
Zallri: 8/11

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[Eireleen]

A fine predicament. Branwen gave a silent sigh as she stepped gently around the pit as she lamented the fact that their 'fearless leader' had fallen prey to a hole in the ground. But she didn't have time to waste thinking about such things. She began to catch up to the one who had charged ahead, moving silently through the sandstorm. The violent sands would mask her presence, and her footsteps would be lost in the whistling wind. Then, when the enemy least expected it, she would strike.

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Doublemove at half speed - one square west, one square northwest, 4 squares north (30 feet), ending behind Annia.

Move Silently

Rolled 1d20+12 : 16 + 12, total 28

Hide

Rolled 1d20+12 : 7 + 12, total 19

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[Ihm]

    Elwood and Myrtle passed along the left side of the pit. Though not the most graceful of Gnomes, he wasn't too concerned about heights. Myrtle was not fond of the situation but followed where Elwood led. She's less likely to fall than I am. Elwood thought with some exasperation.
   "Does anyone speak gnoll?" Elwood asked as he navigated around the pit. He spoke none too loudly; he wasn't sure if his presence was known to the gnoll. "We might take her alive." 'her' because 'it' was too impersonal. He glanced around, not expecting support for the suggestion.

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If a balance check is necessary:
    Elwood:
   

Rolled 1d20 : 15, total 15

    Myrtle:
   

Rolled 1d20+5 : 19 + 5, total 24

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[Burdenking]

Zallri lifted up her hammer and readied her shield, moving up to the left wide of the gnoll to aide in the attack

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Move 20 feet north, 5 feet west, then 10 feet north.
Attack gnoll with war hammer.

Rolled 1d20+7 : 6 + 7, total 13

Attack

Rolled 1d20+7 : 17 + 7, total 24

If crit

Rolled 2d6+6 : 2, 2 + 6, total 10

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[Manzokushi]

Zallri's hoofs sounded like thunder approaching from Annia's flank, when the mighty centaur swung its warhammer to attempt a devastating blow. Her presensce did not go unknown to the gnoll either, the creature managed to place its shield in front of the massive blow. The shock pushed the gnoll back a step and the shield rang like a low hummed bell.

Ludar followed Branwen attempting to garner a better position.

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Rolls:

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Stats:

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Round 1 in progress - Still to move: Garlof, Kassadin

Damage Dealt
Gnoll Bandit 5

Spells/Abilities/Potions used since the day:

Zallri
Detect Evil

Ludar
Bless

Party HP
Annia: 7/10
Branwen: 9/9
Elwood: 9/9
Garlof: 15/15
Kassadin: 10/10
Ludar: 10/10
Zallri: 8/11

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[Throndir]

As the centaur made her way up to the front lines, Annia saw the opportunity and started moving in order to flank the gnoll. Taking a step to get closer in position, she swung her greatsword.

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5 ft step northeast, to flank Gnoll. Flank modifier included, bless modifier not included. Greatsword 19-20 x2.

attack 1d20+6 : 4 + 6, total 10

if hit 1d8+4 : 1 + 4, total 5

if crit, crit confirm 1d20+6 : 1 + 6, total 7

if crit 1d8+4 : 4 + 4, total 8

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[Eireleen]

At that moment, Branwen moved to action. Emerging from the sands, her blade seemingly came from nowhere. With an assassin's precision, she took advantage of Annia's attack to catch the gnoll off-guard. The moment it turned its head to follow the paladin's shift and strike, the shadow attacked from her previous position. Her rapier was aimed to puncture its heart, its acidic edge corroding its body from the inside as that acid found its way through her target's veins. A slow, painful death as its body burned away.

But even so, Branwen took no pleasure in its suffering. She merely sought to end its life as efficiently as possible. A cold, impersonal, almost mechanical method.

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Branwen shifts up one and attacks from hiding.

Rolled 1d20+6 : 1 + 6, total 7

vs AC, and the target loses their dexterity and dodge bonuses to AC (flat-footed AC)

Rolled 1d6+1 : 2 + 1, total 3

damage and

Rolled 1d6 : 4, total 4

extra acid damage.

Combat Expertise increases Branwen's AC by 1 (19 -> 20)

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[Manzokushi]

Annia moved to the side flanking the gnoll and attempting to drive her blade through the creature's body. The gnoll was able to step to the side with a slight bit of effort placing its shield between its new aggressor. Branwen saw her opportunity to strike and flashed out from the concealment that Annia had created for her. The fatal blow was insight, just as the loose sands beneath her feet shifted, causing the leathal blow to skip harmlessly over the gnoll's shoulder. It had never saw the blow coming luck was certainly on its side.

Ludar stepped forward, preparing to assist should one of his companions fall.

Elwood moved forward to prepare a dialog he was sure would have been the right thing to do if the gnoll had fallen. But as he stepped closer the creature stood, though surrounded by his companions the creatures desire for blood only grew. Its head reared back bellowing a terrifying roar of anger and joy mixed with madness. From the drifting sands, others bounded forward, a gnoll with two hyena's on leashes. A devilish grin masked the malice hidden within as he released the leather leashes that held the mad dogs. All mixed with a desire for blood, and ungodly smell of rotten flesh, barreled into the unprepared party.

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Injured Gnoll attacks Annia 1d20+3 : 10 + 3, total 13

If hit 1d8+2 : 1 + 2, total 3

New Gnoll attacks Elwood 1d20+3 : 6 + 3, total 9

If hit 1d8+2 : 2 + 2, total 4

Hyena1 attacks Zallri 1d20+3 : 13 + 3, total 16

If hit 1d6+3 : 4 + 3, total 7

Hyena2 attacks Ludar 1d20+3 : 15 + 3, total 18

If hit 1d6+3 : 5 + 3, total 8

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Stats:

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Round 1 in progress - Still to move: Garlof, Kassadin

Damage Dealt
Gnoll Bandit 5

Spells/Abilities/Potions used since the day:

Zallri
Detect Evil

Ludar
Bless


Party HP
Annia: 7/10 (Bless 9/10)
Branwen: 9/9 (Bless 9/10)
Elwood: 9/9 (Bless 9/10)
Garlof: 15/15
Kassadin: 10/10
Ludar: 10/10 (Bless 9/10)
Zallri: 8/11 (Bless 9/10)

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[Manzokushi]

The creatures lashed out in madness attempting to dismember and bloody anyone in their path. The swings and bites were wild and erratic. Though one hyena latched onto Ludar tearing a nasty wound in his thigh. The rest were fortunate this time.

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Rolls:

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Round 2 in progress - Still to move: Annia, Branwen, Elwood, Ludar, Zallri, Garlof, and Kassadin

Damage Dealt
Gnoll Bandit1 - 5

Spells/Abilities/Potions used since the day:

Zallri
Detect Evil

Ludar
Bless


Party HP
Annia: 7/10 (Bless 9/10)
Branwen: 9/9 (Bless 9/10)
Elwood: 9/9 (Bless 9/10)
Garlof: 15/15
Kassadin: 10/10
Ludar: 4/12 (Bless 9/10)
Zallri: 8/11 (Bless 9/10)

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[Throndir]

There was no time to slow. With the three new enemies appearing before them, Annia realized that the gnolls were just had a bit more cunning than she thought. Of course, as Annia moved around the gnoll and struck again, cunning or not, their intentions showed. Though Annia loathed to kill, she knew she would have to fight. The caravan was still somewhere in the distance, and their job was still left undone.

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Visibility modifiers not included. Concealment rolls in case you're using it.

Concealment 1d100 : 76, total 76

attack 1d20+6 : 14 + 6, total 20

if hit 1d8+4 : 3 + 4, total 7

if crit, crit confirm 1d20+6 : 2 + 6, total 8

if crit 1d8+4 : 6 + 4, total 10

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Forgot to mention, Annia takes a 5 ft step north west, to be just north of the gnoll.

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