Chapter 2: The Crucible of Freya

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Jul 20, 2023 12:58 pm
Harrigan says:
OOC:
This is happening inside, on the ground level, correct? So we up on the NW wall / tower don't have line of sight to provide fire support...
OOC:
Yes it is. Though you may have heard some muffled noises at this point.
Jul 20, 2023 3:15 pm
The gnome's keen ears pick up the sounds of screams and battle from the doorway her companions disappeared through and bolts for the stairs down.

"They're in trouble! Let's get down there!"
Jul 20, 2023 6:19 pm
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Jul 20, 2023 9:47 pm
Nebbleshuven is horrified by the sight of Galdur collapsing at the foul priest's touch. He begins to tactically retreat towards the entrance. He shouts back to Ryenne, "No! Come with me! Datura wants to meet these guys!" He hopes that Ryenne will understand what he's suggesting and that she'll tactically retreat as well.
Jul 20, 2023 10:59 pm
As Ryenne cries out the name of her god, she feels His influence guide her sword-arm. With divine precision, the mace smashes into the shoulder of the orc-priest, and he, too, cries out... but in pain! Meanwhile, Nebbleshuven draws one of the orcs to the door and then outside. Datura issues her order and begins rushing down the ladder, quickly followed by the two guard archers. Corian opens the door to usher you outside, and Faionn herself takes the lead with darts in hand.

Round Three of Combat

The orc-priest grins a nasty grin as his enemy dies, an offering to Orcus! When Ryenne strikes him, however, he snarls and turns on the warrior-priestess. His spiked mace raises high into the air and then smites down towards her, dealing a nearly crippling blow. She can almost hear cruel laughter whisper through the cracks in the chapel walls as her blood is drawn. The orc that did not follow Nebbleshuven darts his eyes back and forth between the priestess and the retreating warrior. After a moment's hesitation, he apparently decides that easier prey might just suit him; the orc heads after Nebbleshuven.

Those outside can see six orcs rush forward to the far side of the palisade, bows drawn and eyes searching for targets. They also see Nebbleshuven crash through the chapel door with an orc hot on his tail, as they trade blows and parries. Fortunately, the man is able to defend himself as the orc seemingly gets the upper hand.
OOC:
Ryenne takes 4pts of damage.

• Ryenne and the Orc-Priest are inside the chapel. One orc is inside the chapel by the door.
• Nebbleshuven and one orc are just outside the chapel.
• Six orcs are now at the palisade with bows drawn.

Rolls

Attack, Damage

Attack, Damage

Jul 21, 2023 12:18 am
Now that he's outside and he can see the others rushing to his aid, he elects to actually go on the offensive—for one round anyway. "Where are those blasted dwarves?!" he shouts to no one in particular.

Rolls

Attack orc - (1d20+1)

(14) + 1 = 15

Jul 21, 2023 12:20 am
While he takes momentary delight in connecting with the orc, the sight of the orcs on the palisade makes it short-lived.

Rolls

Damage to orc - (1d8)

(8) = 8

Jul 21, 2023 2:02 am
Before your very eyes is the orc slain, skewered by Nebbleshuven's blade!

KCC

Jul 21, 2023 2:10 am
Her retreat cut off, even as the man cuts down one of the orcs blocking her way, Ryenne weighs up her options. She had felt Thyr act through her. She knew it… somehow.

She puts her faith in the others; knowing that keen eyes and deadly bows would clear her path, if only she could kill this vile priest!

"Father of Justice, and the angelic host that serves him; aid me in cleansing this holy place!"

She prays aloud, before bringing her mace around again!
OOC:
You’d think I’d roll good just once in several combats!
Last edited July 21, 2023 2:10 am

Rolls

1d20-1, 1d6

1d20-1 : (13) - 1 = 12

1d6 : (4) = 4

Jul 21, 2023 6:42 am
Kari rushes around the wall, looking for the right angle so that she can rain darts down on the (hopefully) unsuspecting orc archers...
Jul 22, 2023 1:44 am
OOC:
I'm assuming Datura made it down the ladder and can see the archers?
Datura and the guards rain iron on the orcish bowmen...

Rolls

Shot 1 - (1d20+1, 1d6)

1d20+1 : (16) + 1 = 17

1d6 : (6) = 6

Shot 2 - (1d20+1, 1d6)

1d20+1 : (18) + 1 = 19

1d6 : (6) = 6

KCC

Jul 22, 2023 2:41 am
OOC:
She can not miss.
Jul 22, 2023 3:08 am
OOC:
All my misses are in cowleyc's other game lol
Jul 22, 2023 3:26 am
dominion451 says:
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All my misses are in cowleyc's other game lol
OOC:
I'm good with that. ;)
Jul 24, 2023 7:13 pm
The guards stand by Datura as she picks off two orcs at once, and they fire their own shots. Inspired by the gnome, their own arrows find marks as well; in total, five of the six orcs drop dead from overdose of arrowheads. The sixth orc looks bewildered and terrified as an arrow narrowly misses it. Inside the chapel, Ryenne feels once again as the hand of her god takes her arm and delivers a mighty blow to the Enemy. The feeling is not as strong this time, as though the presence were fading. But still, her mace crashes against the foul monster's shield and it winces in pain.
Round Four of Combat

The surviving orc archer recognizes that it will likely be dead in a matter of seconds, so it does the most logical thing it can think of... it runs. It turns to the south side of the keep and bolts as though its life depends on it. Meanwhile, Ryenne and the Orc-Priest continue their battle of faith and strength. But by the sounds of the orcish death-squeal and the sight of one skewered right outside the door, this priest seems to have a backup plan. It reaches into its tunic and grasps a necklace of beads and grunts something in orcish. Before Ryenne's eyes, the orc-priest disappears with a small puff of smoke. The final orc- the one that had been hesitating by the doorway- looks as though it were trapped by a spider's web... it freezes in place with no idea where to go.
OOC:
If you would like, you can go after the fleeing orc. The single orc in the doorway isn't in line-of-sight of archers or darters.

Rolls

Attack, Damage

Jul 24, 2023 7:28 pm
OOC:
Please hold?

Is Kari in position to attack with her darts? If so, what would the range be?
Jul 24, 2023 7:33 pm
OOC:
@Harrigan, darts have a range of 15ft, or to 30ft with a -2 penalty. The orc archers are closer to 60ft away.
Jul 25, 2023 2:46 am
Having dispatched its partner, Nebbleshuven attacks the orc in the doorway.
OOC:
I don't suppose the dumbfounded orc is any easier to hit.
Last edited July 25, 2023 2:48 am

Rolls

Attack orc in doorway - (1d20+1)

(10) + 1 = 11

Jul 25, 2023 2:59 am
The way she's been shooting, Datura decides to take the long shot after the fleeing orc archer...

Once her arrows fly she darts towards the melee...

Rolls

Shot 1 - (1d20-1, 1d6)

1d20-1 : (16) - 1 = 15

1d6 : (1) = 1

Shot 2 - (1d20-1, 1d6)

1d20-1 : (17) - 1 = 16

1d6 : (2) = 2

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