Chapter 3: Ship people meet woods people

Tharadin grits his teeth in pain as he runs southeast, swinging his axe again.

OOC:

Move to AO38, Action to Raging Attack AN39. HP: 23/33, Raging (7/10 rounds remaining). 2 damage taken due to totem spirit.

Last edited June 17, 2022 12:56 pm

Rolls

Constitution save - (1d20+5)

(4) + 5 = 9

Greataxe (Raging) to hit - (1d20+6)

(4) + 6 = 10

Greataxe (Raging) damage - (1d12+6)

(5) + 6 = 11

Jun 19, 2022 12:05 am

Annika's bolt soars through the sky and with a load and satisfying 'Thump!' it hits the druid.
While the druid is still standing, the pillar of light that plagued Tharadin flickers and dies out.
While Tharadin's attacks are surely hefty they are also imprecise and the gnoll has no problem to avoid them
Melianne nearly hits the gnoll with her rapier but in the last second it can block her attack with its shield.

The gnolls retaliate. The one that was attacked by Melianne thrusts its spear at her and hits her in the shoulder.
Tharadin and Annika are both hit by the gnolls that are shooting arrows up at the elevation.
Krenmuth meanwhile has no problem to avoid the attack directed at him.

Another gnoll clawed its way up the elevation is ready to attack...

OOC:

Annika and Tharadin take 7 damage each while Melianne takes 6 damage from the spear attack.
Annika's bolt broke the concentraion on the druid's moonbeam.

Aravel and Krenmuth are up!

Initiative order:

Annika - 19
Tharadin - 15
Gnolls - 12
Aravel - 11 <---
Krenmuth - 11 <---
Boar - 10
Druids - 6
Melianne - 4

https://www.dropbox.com/s/gpqmg4uuvqjrofo/Forest_Battle_Round_8_1.jpg?dl=1

Rolls

Druid Concentration CON saving throw - (1d20+1)

(6) + 1 = 7

Gnoll 1 Longbow attack on Annika - (1d20+3)

(11) + 3 = 14

Gnoll 2 Longbow attack on Tharadin - (1d20+3)

(17) + 3 = 20

Gnoll - Melee attack Krenmuth - (1d20+4)

(1) + 4 = 5

Gnoll - Melee attack Melianne - (1d20+4)

(18) + 4 = 22

Annika damage from longbow attack - (1d8+1)

(6) + 1 = 7

Tharadin damage from longbow attack - (1d8+1)

(6) + 1 = 7

Melianne damage from spear attack - (1d6+2)

(4) + 2 = 6

Krenmuth

rpgventurer

Jun 19, 2022 7:03 am

OOC:

Did the gnolls at AP39 and AL40 save vs. the Gust of Wind during their turns?

Krenmuth feints another head attack then targets the gnoll's left hip with his war hammer.

OOC:

Action: Attack gnoll at AP39 if he's still standing there; otherwise, action determined by new situation.
Spell: Continue Gust of Wind in same direction (6/10 rounds remaining)

Rolls

Bludgeoning attack - (1d20+3, 1d8+1)

1d20+3 : (4) + 3 = 7

1d8+1 : (3) + 1 = 4

Khulod

Jun 19, 2022 3:48 pm

Aravel smugly noted his steady barrage of arrows had helped the pair in the south. He quickly looked around and saw the gnolls were rather close to letting one of the beastmen get to him. Well, he couldn't let that happen..

Rolls

Attack (Advantage, Stealth) - (2d20h1+6)

(1016) + 6 = 22

Shortbow+Sneak Attack damage (Piercing) - (3d6+4)

(664) + 4 = 20

Stealth - (1d20+6)

(19) + 6 = 25

Jun 20, 2022 10:33 pm

WIP

Rolls

Gnoll 1 - Strength saving throw - (1d20+2)

(9) + 2 = 11

Gnoll 2 - Strength saving throw - (1d20+2)

(5) + 2 = 7

Boar CON saving throw - (1d20+1)

(6) + 1 = 7

Thunderwave damage - (2d8)

(18) = 9

Jun 20, 2022 10:46 pm

kadeton Inactive forever!

Both gnolls are blown back by the wind and one is even blown off the ledge again but the other one is able to stabilize just at the edge of the elevation.
Krenmuth attacks it but misses. Just as he becomes a bit angry about that, Aravel's arrow hits the gnoll in the head and it drops dead.

The boars run at the remaining druid and one of the gnolls. The druid turns, murmurs a few magic words and then a thunderous sound erupts. The boar is hurled back and seems to be bleeding heavily

rpgventurer says:

OOC:

Did the gnolls at AP39 and AL40 save vs. the Gust of Wind during their turns?

OOC:

Oh. I totally didn't forget but wanted to add it to after your post :P
Sorry forgot about that.
Both failed. One was blown down, the other was blown back a bit but came back to Krenmuth because it wasn't blown off the cliff

Khulod says:

Aravel smugly noted his steady barrage of arrows had helped the pair in the south. He quickly looked around and saw the gnolls were rather close to letting one of the beastmen get to him. Well, he couldn't let that happen..

OOC:

You didn't specify which one exactly so I chose the one attacking Krenmuth which you obliterated!

OOC:

So Aravel killed another gnoll and the boars advance on the adversaries at the bottom of the elevation.
The druid repelled one boar for now.
Melianne, Annika and Tharadin are up again!

Initiative order:
Annika - 19 <---
Tharadin - 15 <---
Gnolls - 12
Aravel - 11
Krenmuth - 11
Boar - 10
Druids - 6
Melianne - 4 <---

https://www.dropbox.com/s/knssd0k33xrsre8/Forest_Battle_Round_8_2.jpg?dl=1

Annika

Jun 21, 2022 3:36 am

Annika smiles grimly as the remaining druid's attention is captured by the wild boar attack, giving her time to line up her shot. "Serves you right."

OOC:

Action: Attack the Hexed druid with crossbow

Rolls

Crossbow (to hit, piercing damage, necrotic damage) - (1d20+7, 1d10+5, 1d6)

1d20+7 : (19) + 7 = 26

1d10+5 : (2) + 5 = 7

1d6 : (4) = 4

Melianne

FlyingSucculent

Jun 21, 2022 10:24 am

Dramasailor Inactive for 3 months

OOC:

I'm not sure if Bane is still up, but I'm not going to make a Concentration check for it and just drop it willingly, if you don't mind.

Melianne winces when the gnoll's spear hits her shoulder and instinctively jumps back from the barricade, slightly unbalanced. The sounds of howling wind and arrows whizzing somewhere behind her make the dancer want to look over her shoulder and assure herself that the others are okay... But she manages to shake off the distraction and force herself to attack the gnoll again despite the blood streaming from her shoulder. She'll need a good bath after all this.

OOC:

Third time's the charm. I wish I could Thunderwave them without friendly fire.
Action: Attack AW24.
If gnoll is down after this, move to AP25. Otherwise, no moving.

Edit: oh, for the love of... I'm rerolling this with a luck point. I refuse my only kill being a panther.
Edit 2: alright, I officially give up. XD

Last edited June 21, 2022 10:29 am

Rolls

Rapier Attack - (1d20+4)

(9) + 4 = 13

Rapier Damage - (1d8+2)

(2) + 2 = 4

Attack Reroll - (1d20+4)

(9) + 4 = 13

Tharadin Orcfoe

Jun 28, 2022 1:29 pm

Tharadin grunts as the arrow nicks his arm, his fury dulling the sensation. With his feet beneath him, he rushes the felled tree to his side and shoves it down the embankment, hoping to crush the gnoll beneath it.

OOC:

Move to AM39. Action to try rolling the log down the elevation on top of the gnoll. HP: 20/33, Raging (6/10 rounds remaining). 3 damage taken due to totem spirit.

Rolls

Athletics (-3 if just a plain strength check) - (1d20+6)

(16) + 6 = 22

Jun 29, 2022 7:26 pm

Annika's crossbow bolt hits true once again. The druid gasps and coughs, apparently he's heavily wounded.

Melianne valiantly attacks her opposing gnoll but it can deflect all attacks with its shield, while snarling and barking

With surprising ease Tharadin launches the log down the cliff. It crashes down onto one of the gnolls. The gnoll is pinned down under the log. It shrieks and barks but ultimatively it can't free itself. Attacking is also impossible in this position

With all the snarling and barking going on the gnolls seem to waver for the first time. They look at the remaing druid who has to lean onto his knees in order to continue to stand and their fervor seems to subside
Nevertheless they launch another attack. Two arrows fly at Tharadin and the one on top of the elevation wants to thrust its spear at him. Unfortunately for the gnoll it's blown away and down the hill by Krenmuth's wind spell.
Tharadin can easily dodge one arrow but the other scrapes his leg

Melianne's adversary also thrusts its spear at her, scraping her at the shoulder.

OOC:

Melianne takes 3 damage, Tharadin takes 5 (2 with rage)

Aravel and Krenmuth are up! The gnolls seem to be insecure. Now could be your chance to rout them!
Initiative order:
Annika - 19
Tharadin - 15
Gnolls - 12
Aravel - 11 <---
Krenmuth - 11 <---
Boar - 10
Druids - 6
Melianne - 4

https://www.dropbox.com/s/vfc4jgekqz3nai7/Forest_Battle_Round_9_1.jpg?dl=1

Rolls

Gnoll 1 - Longbow attack on Tharadin - (1d20+3)

(2) + 3 = 5

Gnoll 2 - Longbow attack on Tharadin - (1d20+3)

(13) + 3 = 16

Gnoll 3 - Strength saving throw - (1d20+2)

(2) + 2 = 4

Gnoll - Melee attack Melianne - (1d20+4)

(16) + 4 = 20

Damage from fall Gnoll - (1d6)

(6) = 6

Tharadin damage from longbow attack - (1d8+1)

(4) + 1 = 5

Melianne damage from spear attack - (1d6+2)

(1) + 2 = 3

Khulod

Jun 29, 2022 10:09 pm

Ah, superior elven battle tactics aided with a little bit of bumbling from the young ones is about to save the day. Marvelous!
Aravel was rather pleased with himself. Verily, they were about to escape the battle without casualties! Simply splendid.

With a bit of an arrogant flourish he launched his next arrow.

OOC:

There are two gnolls still at Drusilla, correct? If so I'll shoot one of them. If not, the three gnolls to the west will be next on the menu.

Last edited June 29, 2022 10:09 pm

Rolls

Attack (Advantage, Stealth) - (2d20h1+6)

(99) + 6 = 15

Shortbow+Sneak Attack damage (Piercing) - (3d6+4)

(456) + 4 = 19

Stealth - (1d20+6)

(2) + 6 = 8

Krenmuth

rpgventurer

Jun 30, 2022 5:56 am

Krenmuth moves to the edge of the cliff (AN40) and forces the Gust of Wind due west so it envelopes the gnolls at AJ40 and AH41.

OOC:

Spell: Gust of Wind (5/10 rounds remaining)

Jun 30, 2022 5:56 pm

Aravel shoots an arrow at the gnoll that is bothering Drusilia and Melianne. He directly hits the eye and the gnoll falls backwards to the ground.

Krenmuth's wind blows the two gnolls he was targeting back.

And during all this turmoil the two boars charge the remaining druid. It's brutal.... He's not able to provide any resistance and the two boars maim and crush him. You doubt that anyone could've survived that.

This is enough to break the fighting spirit of the gnolls.
With Drusilia, Carric and Melianne free they charge to the front. The gnolls drop their weapons and flee. The boars chase two of them.

The battle is over. You've held the grove and the enemies flee...

OOC:

Good job! You've won the battle!

If you want to you can try to catch some of the fleeing adversaries. Keep in mind that one of the gnolls is pinned down under the log that Tharadin threw off the ledge.
Do you want to do anything else before we wrap up the battle and proceed to the next scene?

Rolls

Boar 1 attack - (1d20+3)

(13) + 3 = 16

Boar 2 attack - (1d20+3)

(20) + 3 = 23

Krenmuth

rpgventurer

Jul 1, 2022 6:20 am

Krenmuth looks to the sky and says, "All praises to Valkur the Mighty!" He stops himself from chasing the gnolls and calls out to the others, "Is anyone hurt?"

Khulod

Jul 1, 2022 3:13 pm

Well, that was that. The filthy beastman had been routed. Speaking of filth, Aravel quickly used some minor magics to clean the dirt accumulated from the battle off his person so he once again appeared immaculate. One must remain presentable after all. He then walked around the top of the hill, wrinkling his nose once he came near the smelly specimens, being gnoll or dwarf, giving a dismissive "hmph" at the bodies whilst marking where his arrows had lodged himself. He complemented himself on his shooting. Such a thing of precision was an art in itself. Still, that was not what he was here to be remembered for. Martial ability was one thing, but uncovering the legacy of ages was his true calling. Now that the threat had been dealt with, he could return to his passion. But first he made sure to make polite check-ups on their elven hosts, to ensure that they too had weathered the assault unharmed..

Melianne

FlyingSucculent

Jul 1, 2022 6:14 pm

kadeton Inactive forever!

Melianne breathes out in relief as the battle comes to a close, and carefully sheathes her rapier while looking around to take an obligatory post-combat headcount. Thankfully it seems that no one is seriously hurt, and the dancer takes her time to converse with Drusilla and Carric before moving to the other side of the battlefield.

"Tharadin, Annika, do you need any assistance?" Melianne lights her way with the green glow of the healing magic, weaving betweem the trees to reach the warlock's side and survey the battlefield from here. "Ah, I wonder if these druids were from the same group as the one who attacked our camp..."

She assists with what wounds she can to the best of her ability and afterwards makes her way downwards, where bodies lie scattered on the ground. "Hey, bovine friends!" Melianne calls out in the direction the boars disappeared in. "Thank you for your help! It was most appreciated, and I'll leave you some more food on the way back! We--"

She abruptly pauses, distracted as her eyes are caught by the sight of the log and the gnoll stuck underneath it. After a moment of hesitation, Firebird steps closer to check if their adversary is perhaps still alive.

OOC:

If they are alive, I would like to get them out - if only to leave for Carric and company to arrest.

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Annika

Jul 2, 2022 3:24 pm

"Porcine friends, darling. They're not cattle."

The crossbow in Annika's hands vanishes like smoke in the wind, and she begins picking at the numerous singed holes in her fine silks with disgust. "I believe I am fine, though a bit of rest would be most welcome."

Jul 3, 2022 9:08 pm

As the battle subsides an eerie silence spreads across the battle field.
Carric and Drusilia politely bow their head in response to your offers for help. The two druids look at the battle field along with Aravel
I think a good night's rest will be the best of help we'll get Drusilia responds.

The boars brush their heads against Tharadin, Melianne and Annika's upper leg, then they gallop off and disappear into the night.

The gnoll pinned down under the log is still alive but apparently a bit desperate. It stopped barking and just whimpers from time to time. Apparently it isn't a danger for now...

Melianne

FlyingSucculent

Jul 5, 2022 10:20 pm

Dramasailor Inactive for 3 months

Melianne can't help but feel somewhat sympathetic towards the gnoll, moved by their pained whimpers - although her sympathy is understandably limited, seeing as said gnoll was trying to kill all of them barely ten minutes ago. Still, leaving them to slowly bleed out would go against her very nature and her talents as a healer, so after examining the log she calls out to her companions: "Krenmuth, Tharadin, can you two please lend me a hand and move this?"

Tharadin Orcfoe

Jul 6, 2022 1:20 pm