Targos

Jabbbahut Inactive forever!

Grinning, Vincent takes pot shots at the uppity "war" priest. This little man hasn't seen real war and this little village's skirmish hardly counts. One of his arrows gets stuck in the priest's forearm, and the other ricochets off his helm.
War Priest takes 18 piercing damage.
HP:64/81(+6 THP)
AC:18

Last edited December 28, 2018 3:02 pm

Rolls

Longbow vs war priest - (1d20+10, 1d20+10, 1d4, 1d4)

1d20+10 : (7) + 10 = 17

1d20+10 : (2) + 10 = 12

1d4 : (3) = 3

1d4 : (1) = 1

Damage - (1d8+10, 1d6)

1d8+10 : (4) + 10 = 14

1d6 : (4) = 4

Ug

Dec 28, 2018 1:07 pm

The pounding in Ugs ears calls for chaos and Ug is happy to comply. The odds definitely stacked against him, Ug goes for confusion rather than damage. With a ghostly howl he bids the frost giant rise. In tandem, the frost giant strikes at the nearest ogre tower (Ogre 1 takes 44 slashing damage). In the confusion Ug limps to the next and with swings at the beasts legs Ug toppled the ogre and contraption and goblins squeaking inside. The cold rage inside Ug shows it’s fury in Ugs next swing as everything it hits turns to ice and shatters it into pieces.(Ogre 2 and goblins inside take lethal damage.).

Ug hp 54/133, at level 2 exhaustion, but at least ankle is only for one round.

Last edited December 28, 2018 3:45 pm

Rolls

Ankle - (1d4)

(1) = 1

G vs oh1 - (1d20+9)

(19) + 9 = 28

Attack 2 - (1d20+9)

(11) + 9 = 20

Damage - (6d12+12)

(3485102) + 12 = 44

Attack oh 2 - (1d20+10)

(13) + 10 = 23

Attack 1 adv - (1d20+10)

(4) + 10 = 14

Attack 2 - (1d20+10)

(8) + 10 = 18

Attack 2 adv - (1d20+10)

(12) + 10 = 22

Attack 3 vs oh3 - (1d20+10)

(10) + 10 = 20

Attack 3 adv - (1d20+10)

(20) + 10 = 30

Damage 2x vs oh2 - (4d6+16)

(1365) + 16 = 31

Cold damage 2x - (2d4)

(23) = 5

Reroll - (1d6)

(1) = 1

Reroll - (1d4)

(2) = 2

Crit damage vs oh3 - (2d6+28)

(65) + 28 = 39

Cold - (1d4+4)

(3) + 4 = 7

Forgot ogres are “giant” - (4d6)

(2241) = 9

Reroll 3 - (3d6)

(462) = 12

Giant crit - (2d6+12)

(11) + 12 = 14

Reroll - (2d6)

(56) = 11

Dec 28, 2018 3:37 pm

.The battle wears on under the cold night sky. With every weapon that strikes true, new blood splatters to stain the mess of frozen slush and shattered earth. Torchlight dances to the song of war as men, women, and monsters struggle, casting shadows the flit and flicker over the battleground. Some die to weapons: swords, axes, spears.

Others die to forces much, much worse.

All about Caballus, the killing red fog of enslaved orc spirits corrupts the flesh of Targos' defenders. Alalla can only watch as a handful of those faithful militia around her choke and die in the awful mist (Al takes 26 necrotic damage, and a handful of militia perish). Try as she might to fight back against spirits and priest, she finds that her strikes have no weight behind them.

Still, the opening granted by taking away Caballus' shield is just what her companions need. Four arrows fly through the swirling veil of spirits to pierce deeply into the war priest. Even this mighty orog feels the weight of that pain, and his spell ensnaring the dead orcs is broken.

A small flash of purple light comes from one of the arrows, and Caballus snarls a command. Two orogs break off from the engagement to sprint towards Zenithral, their muscled legs covering the ground frightfully quick. Despite Zenithral's fine armor, one swing grazes his thigh (Zen takes 9 damage, and he has two orogs engaging him).

The arrows from Zenithral and Vincent are not the only ones zipping through the night air. The goblins within the ogre forts gleefully fire a volley of flaming arrows over the walls. Most of these miss their mark, but several fly true (Zen takes 13 piercing and 7 fire, Ras takes 6 piercing and 1 fire, militia takes 13).

Lord Ulbrec rallies the militia and another orog falls to Targos spears (mikitia takes 13 damage). These few militia soldiers remaining are either the strongest or luckiest. Even with the dead piled around them, their faces are set in grim determination.

Outside the walls, the frost giant's corpse stirs. It's cold fingers grasp the haft of its enormous axe once more, and slams the weapon into one of the nearby ogres, then the blue behemoth falls to rest once more. As monsters all about reel in shock, Ug makes his move. Wounded ankle notwithstanding, the barbarian lays another of the ogres low.

Unfortunately, Ug's position is now revealed, as is the presence of an enemy thought gone. A large boulder crusted with ice smashes into the goliath's shoulder as the frost giant previously affected by Vincent's fear spell returns (after resistance, Ug takes 13 bludgeoning damage).

War Priest Caballus turns a baleful eye on the archers who dared to attack him. He throws his spectral axe at Vincent while also summoning rebuking flames upon Zenithral (Vince takes 9 force damage, Zen takes 31 fire). Then he turns and with his free hand grabs Alalla's wrist mid-swing. The flames of her sword flicker and dim as he squeezes, painting the priest's face a dull purple. "Daughter of Gruumsh... Did you really think they would follow you? A mewling mongrel, too soft to take command, too weak to bring us glory." His touch sends a wave of crippling magic through her arm (Al takes 54 necrotic damage). "In the name of Gruumsh, I end the traitorous rumors and whispers tonight!"

Rolls

Orogs vs Al (4 attacks) - (4d20+6)

(128167) + 6 = 49

Dmg to Al - (1d12+4)

(3) + 4 = 7

Orogs vs Zen (4 attacks) - (4d20+6)

(54195) + 6 = 39

Dmg to Zen - (1d12+4)

(5) + 4 = 9

Orogs vs Ulbrec (2 attacks) - (2d20+6)

(45) + 6 = 15

Orogs vs militia (4 attacks) - (4d20+6)

(51693) + 6 = 39

Dmg to militia - (1d12+4)

(9) + 4 = 13

Caballus spirit weapon vs Vince - (1d20+7)

(12) + 7 = 19

Dmg to Vince - (2d8+3)

(51) + 3 = 9

Goblins vs Ras (3 attacks) - (3d20+4)

(17612) + 4 = 39

Dmg to Ras (piercing, fire) - (1d6+2, 1d6)

1d6+2 : (4) + 2 = 6

1d6 : (1) = 1

Goblins vs Vince (3 attacks) - (3d20+4)

(1194) + 4 = 28

Goblins vs Zen (2 attacks) - (2d20+4)

(820) + 4 = 32

Dmg to Zen (piercing, fire) - (1d6+8, 1d6+6)

1d6+8 : (5) + 8 = 13

1d6+6 : (1) + 6 = 7

Goblins vs Ulbrec (2 attacks) - (2d20+4)

(212) + 4 = 18

Goblins vs Militia (2 attacks) - (2d20+4)

(142) + 4 = 20

Dmg to militia (piercing, fire) - (1d6+2, 1d6)

1d6+2 : (6) + 2 = 8

1d6 : (5) = 5

Ogre 2 vs Ug - (1d20+6)

(7) + 6 = 13

Who gets attacked by boulder? - (1d8)

(2) = 2

Boulder vs Ug - (1d20+9)

(12) + 9 = 21

Dmg to Ug - (4d10+6)

(7274) + 6 = 26

Al opportunity attack vs orog (disadv) - (1d20+6, 1d20+6)

1d20+6 : (3) + 6 = 9

1d20+6 : (6) + 6 = 12

Ulbrec vs orogs (2 attacks) - (1d20+6, 1d20+6)

1d20+6 : (16) + 6 = 22

1d20+6 : (14) + 6 = 20

Ulbrec dmg to orogs - (2d8+12)

(57) + 12 = 24

Militia dmg to orogs - (4d6+6)

(6116) + 6 = 20

Caballus level 5 Inflict Wounds vs Al - (1d20+7)

(16) + 7 = 23

Necrotic dmg to Al - (7d10)

(397781010) = 54

Spirit guardians necrotic dmg - (4d8)

(8774) = 26

Caballus Charisma save DC 15 - (1d20+3)

(14) + 3 = 17

Caballus Con saves (3 DC 10, 1 DC 11) - (1d20+6, 1d20+6, 1d20+6, 1d20+6)

1d20+6 : (19) + 6 = 25

1d20+6 : (2) + 6 = 8

1d20+6 : (4) + 6 = 10

1d20+6 : (15) + 6 = 21

Zen Dex save DC 15 - (1d20+3)

(4) + 3 = 7

Fire dmg to zen - (4d10)

(89104) = 31

Dec 28, 2018 7:22 pm

Round 4 Player Phase!!!!

OOC:

Ras gets 2 turns!

Ug is still stuck outside, but at least his ankle is better now. I believe Al is still scared?

Zen has 2 orogs engaging him.

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Zenithral

Carcabob

Dec 28, 2018 7:28 pm

Zenithral curses as arrows and fire assault him. Ulbrec shouts a warning word and the half-elf dives out of the way just in time, avoiding the full force of the flames. Then the orogs charge. Zenithral stumbles back, sweat and blood trailing his burned face. His bow would be next to useless against such armored foes, and fleeing would be futile; they would easily outrun him.

Using the last of his dwindling reserves of magic, he shouts a divine word at one, points at the other, and hopes for the best. "BETRAY!" (Casts Command, DC 16 WIS save)

Used Indomitable, last Spell Slot
45/92 HP
18 AC

Last edited December 28, 2018 8:11 pm

Rolls

Indomitable DEX save - (1d20+3)

(9) + 3 = 12

Inspiration (I don't like fire) - (1d20+3)

(13) + 3 = 16

Ulbrec Leadership - (1d4)

(1) = 1

Dec 28, 2018 7:28 pm

yaroto98 Inactive forever!

Alalla spits in his face and tears her wrist free. She fights back as best she can, but it isn't well. The tight fist of fear in her stomach strangles her attempts to wound the priest.

This isn't how I wanted to go...

It probably isn't how any others dead this night wanted to go either, and they're dead because of you.

Alaska breathes deeply. She will die in the snow and the mud like her brothers and sisters. Just like she deserves. One more deep breath releases her pride and fear. Neither will change the inevitable.

Just then Vincent comes to her aid, and finishes what she could not. Then Ras arrives and bolsters her strength. Perhaps she will be able to finish things her way after all, starting with the enemies at her home's throat.

Al's fear ends this turn.

HP: 43/134 (after Ras healing)
AC: 19

Last edited December 29, 2018 1:14 am

Rolls

Attack 1 (disadvantage negated w/ superiority) - (1d20+6, 1d4)

1d20+6 : (6) + 6 = 12

1d4 : (1) = 1

Attack 2 - (1d20+6, 1d4, 1d20+6, 1d4)

1d20+6 : (17) + 6 = 23

1d4 : (1) = 1

1d20+6 : (9) + 6 = 15

1d4 : (2) = 2

Attack 3 - (1d20+6, 1d4, 1d20+6, 1d4)

1d20+6 : (7) + 6 = 13

1d4 : (3) = 3

1d20+6 : (5) + 6 = 11

1d4 : (2) = 2

Vincent

Dec 28, 2018 7:31 pm

Jabbbahut Inactive forever!

Seeing Al getting roughed up by the priest, Vincent runs in to help, his bow loosing an arrow. The arrow clangs of a pauldron, but really it was just a diversion. Vincent's follow up punch, kick, headbutt destroy the Priest. As the priest hits the ground dead, Vincent inhales deeply. The priest's soul seems to detatch from his body and get pulled into Vincent's breath.

Vincent deals 44 lethal damage to War Priest. Vincent is healed 8HP from killing cursed target. -1 ki to get +2AC
HP:72/81(+6THP)
AC:20

Last edited December 28, 2018 8:03 pm

Rolls

Longsword vs priest - (1d20+10, 1d4)

1d20+10 : (5) + 10 = 15

1d4 : (2) = 2

Fists to priest - (1d20+10, 1d20+10, 1d20+10, 3d4)

1d20+10 : (19) + 10 = 29

1d20+10 : (11) + 10 = 21

1d20+10 : (18) + 10 = 28

3d4 : (344) = 11

Unarmed damage to priest (plus crit and Eldritch Blast) - (4d6+26, 4d8+32)

4d6+26 : (5562) + 26 = 44

4d8+32 : (6633) + 32 = 50

Ug

Dec 28, 2018 9:21 pm

Africhik Inactive forever!

Ignoring the pain in his ankle, Ug continues to try and disrupt the next wave of attackers. His blows bring down another of the ogres, knocking it over in the process and sending goblins screaming. He tries the maneuver on the last Ogre but is clipped by a massive boulder in the process. Ug switches tactics, and leaps onto the still upright ogres back and begins to scale the tower of goblin archers, Hoping if another boulder is thrown it might hit the goblins too.

ogre 1 takes lethal damage. Ogre three takes 27

Ug hp 41/133

Last edited December 28, 2018 11:53 pm

Rolls

Attack oh1 - (1d20+5)

(6) + 5 = 11

Attack 1 adv - (1d20+5)

(17) + 5 = 22

Damage 1 - (4d6+18)

(3235) + 18 = 31

Reroll 1 - (1d4)

(3) = 3

Cold - (1d4)

(2) = 2

Reroll - (1d4)

(4) = 4

Attack 2 - (1d20+5)

(16) + 5 = 21

Attack 2 adv - (1d20+5)

(19) + 5 = 24

Damage - (4d6+18)

(5554) + 18 = 37

Attack 3 vs oh 3 - (1d20+10)

(9) + 10 = 19

Attack 3 adv - (1d20+10)

(2) + 10 = 12

Wall climb - (1d20+9)

(10) + 9 = 19

Damage oh3 - (4d6+8)

(6211) + 8 = 18

Cold - (1d4)

(2) = 2

Reroll 3 - (3d6)

(426) = 12

Reroll cold - (1d4)

(2) = 2

Rastix Bafflestone

Dec 28, 2018 10:59 pm

Ras hurries to Lord Ulbrec and pulls his atm down to whisper in his ear. After a moment, Ulbrec nods and whispers in turn to the officer next to him, and then Ulbrec steps away from everyone else. Ras nods at Ulbrec and the lord immediately begins to grow, his face extending out and his mouth filling with sharp teeth. Within moments a T-Rex stands amid the group and roars deafeningly.

Ulbrec now has AC 13 HP 136

Immediately after, Ras seeks out Al and, noticing her injuries, touches her arm. She immediately feels better.

Al gains 19HP

Ras steps back and watches the large new form of Ulbrec roar again and rip into the remaining orogs. He snaps at the air as the orogs leap out of the way, but they underestimate the power of his tail as he swings it across their front lines. Orogs fly through the air as the tail rips through them.

HP 46/94

Last edited December 28, 2018 11:17 pm

Rolls

Cure Wounds - (3d8+5)

(644) + 5 = 19

T-rex Bite attack - (1d20+10)

(5) + 10 = 15

Tail attack - (1d20+10)

(17) + 10 = 27

Tail damage - (3d8+7)

(187) + 7 = 23

Dec 29, 2018 12:26 am

Al takes 13
Ras takes 16
Vince takes 31
Zen takes 9
Ulbrex takes 33
Militia takes 12

Across the battlefield flies a single arrow. It passes over the heads of militia and orog soldiers, whips under the broad tail of the mayor tyrannosaur, and leaves the breath of its passage on Alalla's cheek before striking the pauldron of Caballus' armor. The arrow rebounds with a *clink* and spins into the air...

...And Caballus is dead before the arrow hits the ground, throat broken and skull cracked.

The triumphant roar of a tyrannosaur shakes the air, and the remaining six orogs pause in shock at the death of their leader. One of them, the warrior affected by Zenithral's magical command, throws his axe to the ground and raises his thick hands. Incredulous, the other orogs pull away from their enemies but keep their weapons raised, red eyes peering beneath furrowed brows to see what happens next. Alalla can feel their gazes upon her, and finds herself wondering what thoughts might possibly be tumbling through the orogs' minds.

The sudden impact of a boulder sends Ug - having just reached the top of the palisade after climbing up an ogre and its fort - tumbling over the wall and back into the safety of the parade grounds. Somehow, despite numerous wounds, the goliath finds the strength to get back to his feet (Ug is at 1 hp after passing his relentless endurance save).

Rolls

Orogs vs Ulbrex (3 attacks) - (3d20+6)

(14816) + 6 = 44

Dmg to Ulbrex - (3d12+12)

(7311) + 12 = 33

Orogs vs Zen (2 attacks) - (2d20+6)

(413) + 6 = 23

Dmg to Zen - (1d12+4)

(5) + 4 = 9

Orogs vs Vince (2 attacks) - (2d20+6)

(817) + 6 = 31

Dmg to Vince - (1d12+4)

(7) + 4 = 11

Orogs vs Al (3 attacks) - (3d20+6)

(31318) + 6 = 40

Dmg to Al - (1d12+4)

(9) + 4 = 13

Orogs vs Ras (2 attacks) - (2d20+6)

(1710) + 6 = 33

Dmg to Ras - (1d12+4)

(12) + 4 = 16

Goblins vs Ug (3 attacks, adv) - (2d20+6, 2d20+6, 2d20+6)

2d20+6 : (205) + 6 = 31

2d20+6 : (25) + 6 = 13

2d20+6 : (1510) + 6 = 31

Dmg to Ug (piercing, fire) - (2d6+8, 2d6+6)

2d6+8 : (65) + 8 = 19

2d6+6 : (12) + 6 = 9

Goblins vs Vince (3 attacks) - (3d20+4)

(4142) + 4 = 24

Goblins vs militia (2 attacks) - (2d20+4)

(512) + 4 = 21

Dmg to militia - (1d6+2, 1d6)

1d6+2 : (4) + 2 = 6

1d6 : (6) = 6

Ogres vs Ug (2 attacks, adv) - (2d20+6, 2d20+6)

2d20+6 : (1619) + 6 = 41

2d20+6 : (1415) + 6 = 35

Dmg to Ug - (4d10+8)

(10633) + 8 = 30

Inflict wounds Level 3 vs Vince - (1d20+7)

(2) + 7 = 9

Spectral weapon vs Vince - (1d20+7)

(10) + 7 = 17

Force dmg to vince - (2d8+3)

(63) + 3 = 12

Vince Dex save DC 15 - (1d20+5)

(3) + 5 = 8

Dmg to vince - (4d10)

(5183) = 17

Who gets the boulder? - (1d8)

(2) = 2

Boulder vs Ug (adv) - (1d20+9, 1d20+9)

1d20+9 : (13) + 9 = 22

1d20+9 : (2) + 9 = 11

Dmg to Ug - (4d10+6)

(8691) + 6 = 30

Opp attacks vs Vince (2) - (2d20+6)

(313) + 6 = 22

Orog wisdom save vs command - (1d20)

(11) = 11

Ug relentless endurance DC 10 - (1d20+8)

(8) + 8 = 16

Dec 29, 2018 6:05 am

OOC:

This is a moment that could have significant consequences. To be clear, the 6 orogs are not currently attacking, though they look like they will respond to violence in kind.

As of right now, the enemy has not breached the gate again, and the goblin archers are all either dead or fallen to the ground outside the walls, so it is a moment of relative calm in the storm.

Dec 29, 2018 6:22 am

Africhik Inactive forever!

Alalla looks at the dead all around them, at her wounded and exhausted friends and allies, then at the Orogs. What's left of the militia isn't likely to miss that all their eyes are on her. She grips her sword tightly and takes a risk.

"How many must die with Gruumsh's name on their lips before you wake up?" Alalla shouts in Common. "He offers you much and delivers nothing. Why give him more than he has earned? Caballas showed you what reward the fallen have been given. Do you want it for yourself?"

If this is how her secret comes to light, so be it. She won't have to suffer the consequences for long, anyway.

Last edited December 29, 2018 6:43 am

Rastix Bafflestone

Dec 29, 2018 11:45 am

yaroto98 Inactive forever!

As Ras watches Ug fall, his heart seems to stop. Ug looks terrible and it is a miracle he has managed to make it back on the safe(r) side of the walls. Ras looks quickly around at his friends and makes a quick decision. Staring at Ug slowly climbing to his feet, Ras whispers a spell. Ug's wounds start to heal and he stands a little straighter.

Ras casts Heal and Ug gets 70HP

30/94

Vincent

Dec 29, 2018 1:05 pm

Standing straighter after having slain their leader and healed himself in the process, Vincent listens to Al's words. Looking at the state of the party, Vincent decides it is time.

Darkness and blood roll off Vincent in waves and rivulets. Then he addresses the enemies before him, his voice rising deep and reverberating in everyone's bones.

"You have a coice now. Your leader is dead by my hand. BOW to the Daughter of Gruumish, FLEE like vermin, or DIE!"
HP:47/81
AC:18

Last edited December 29, 2018 3:05 pm

Rolls

Intimation with advantage - (1d20+7, 1d20+7)

1d20+7 : (6) + 7 = 13

1d20+7 : (20) + 7 = 27

Dec 29, 2018 2:54 pm

Starting with the orog nearest to Zenithral, each of the burly warriors drops to their knees in the snow. The Dale's frigid wind erases their guttural voices as they murmur prayers in Orcish, but Alalla doesn't need to read their lips to know what they are saying. "Daughter of Gruumsh..."

The militia soldiers stare with wide eyes that flick back and forth between the orogs and Alalla. Even the tyrannosaur seems to tilt its head quizzically.

Dec 29, 2018 3:13 pm

Alalla stiffens as though she's been stabbed. She struggles to think logically through the haze of anger and bloodlust.

"Go deliver the message to the rest," she barks at the orogs. "Go! Archers, be ready should they look like they aren't being obedient."

Last edited December 29, 2018 3:14 pm

Dec 29, 2018 3:44 pm

The orogs clamber to their feet. "Yes, warchief." The one closest to Zenithral retrieves a horn from Caballus' belt, and they all proceed to the top of the palisade, spaced out along the wall ever thirty feet or so. The horn's call carries over the tumult of wind and army. Attention gathered, the orogs call out over the wall. [b]"War Priest Caballus is slain! Warchief Alalla, Daughter of Gruumsh, claims Targos as hers..."

They carry on in Orcish, telling the tale of the battle and describing Vincent's proposition.

Revered Brother Poquelin

Dec 29, 2018 3:45 pm

While the orogs speak to the army, a new figure appears suddenly in the middle of the parade grounds. "Alalla Blacksheaf. Your army grows, yes?" Poquelin stands there, shaved head reflecting torchlight. His robe with its peculiar symbols blows in the wind, making the shapes seem to crawl over his body. Poquelin's eyes take in each of the companions, weighing them individually.

Ug's blood burns at the presence of the fiend, and he remembers the poison that nearly took his life.

Zenithral cannot help but feel antipathy towards this false priest of Ilmater. Once more, he feels the symbols on Poquelin's robes catch his eye. There is something about them...

Ras feels the Heartstone Gem begin to pulse, and he can clearly see the shroud of magic that hides this creature's true form.

Though this is Vincent's first time meeting the strange man, he easily recognizes that Poquelin is no power to be taken lightly. Poquelin eyes the warlock with some curiosity, but then turns back to Alalla.

"You have reconsidered my offer, yes?"

Dec 29, 2018 4:08 pm