IC Story Thread: Ch.1, Ad.3 - Black Hand

Is this wrong? Will this have consequences beyond just this encounter? Duinhir thinks as the stranges word impacts him. He hesitates for just a crucial moment then attacks again.

Rolls

Long sword against the Royalty - (1d20+3-2)

(2) + 1 = 3

Damage - slashing - (1d8)

(8) = 8

Feb 13, 2025 7:41 pm

"Initiated? That's rich, from those who started hurtling rocks after inviting us to share their fire? Some cowardly royalty you are! Is this your sense of honor??" he bellows.

OOC:

is there a skill for taunting, for the purpose of distracting the target?

Feb 18, 2025 7:55 am

OOC:

Current HP: 13/25

"You're spies!" Éothain grimaces as the spear pierces his leg. He counters with a flurry of slashing feints, before aiming a thrust at his opponent's jugular.

Rolls

Attack with broadsword (using Weapon Master) - (1d20+7, 1d8+3)

1d20+7 : (13) + 7 = 20

1d8+3 : (6) + 3 = 9

Feb 18, 2025 2:59 pm

Dr_B says:

"Initiated? That's rich, from those who started hurtling rocks after inviting us to share their fire? Some cowardly royalty you are! Is this your sense of honor??" he bellows.

OOC:

is there a skill for taunting, for the purpose of distracting the target?

OOC:

Yes, I think you could use Intimidation for that, but for it to have a mechanical impact you would have to use it as an Action (i.e. you couldn't also attack).

Feb 18, 2025 3:00 pm

OOC:

OK going for intimidate action!

Rolls

Intimidation - (1d20+0)

(20) = 20

Feb 18, 2025 3:14 pm

OOC:

lol well rolled!

Which one were you wanting to distract? The swordsman or the spearman?

Feb 18, 2025 3:18 pm

OOC:

Lucky!
I guess the swordsman, as he is the one who spoke those words? it is a repost in response to that man's statement.

Feb 18, 2025 3:39 pm

The swordsman's eyes flare with rage as Cirion calls him a coward - he's apparently touched a sore spot, and the man just drops his sword as he goes at Cirion's neck with his bare hands!

OOC:

So your critical success at taunting him has caused him to do 2 beneficial things for you guys: 1 dropped his sword and 2 uses a sub-oprimal action/attack (Grapple).

@Dr_B please roll a Strength (Athletics) check to oppose his grapple.

Eothain's blows are mounting up, and he sees a panic set in behind the spearman's eyes that he recognizes as the panic a man feels when he has been hurt badly and knows he's losing the fight! But like a true warrior and one trained in hard combat, he continues to fight back recognizing there is no other option.

OOC:

Oof! That's a hard hit on Eothain!

Your turns, go ahead and go everyone! (Cirion, still need the Strength check from you, but that is made on his turn, you still get yours.)

If you do get Grappled (if you roll lower than 18) that means you cannot move - you can still take an Action/attack - and he will have advantage to attack you on his turn.

Rolls

Grapple v Cirion - (1d20+2)

(16) + 2 = 18

Spearman v. Eothain - (1d20+4, 1d20+4, 1d12+2)

1d20+4 : (9) + 4 = 13

1d20+4 : (18) + 4 = 22

1d12+2 : (9) + 2 = 11

Feb 18, 2025 3:47 pm

OOC:

trying to wriggle out of the grapple

Rolls

Strength save - (1d20+1)

(16) + 1 = 17

Feb 18, 2025 3:51 pm

OOC:

Alright you're grappled, but you can still attack either target. Just can't move away.

Feb 20, 2025 7:01 am

"Aaaah!" Éotha groans involuntarily as the spear pierces through his armor. The warrior took a chance with his maneuvers; he dealt a decisive blow but provided his opponent with too big of an opportunity.

A change in tactics was in order. Éothain spins to move himself closer to the spearman, then slashes across his back.

OOC:

And so it goes. HP: 4/25.

Last edited February 20, 2025 7:03 am

Rolls

Attack with broadsword (using Weapon Master) - (1d20+7, 1d8+3)

1d20+7 : (2) + 7 = 9

1d8+3 : (5) + 3 = 8

Duinhir

Stefron

Feb 20, 2025 10:47 pm

Seeing Eothain is hurt, Duinhir rushes to his aid and slashes the spearman.

Rolls

Longsword - (1d20+3)

(20) + 3 = 23

Damage - (1d8)

(8) = 8

Feb 22, 2025 3:53 pm

Feeling the man's grip on his throat, Cirion reacts instinctively. The broadsword he had readied is hard to manoeuver in the close proximity, but he uses it all the same to cut into the side of his opponent, exposed by the grappling arms!

Rolls

broadsword (P) to hit - (1d20+3)

(3) + 3 = 6

broadsword (P) damage (if he hits) - (1d8+1)

(8) + 1 = 9

Feb 25, 2025 3:35 pm

OOC:

Note: on a critical hit you get to roll the damage die twice, but Duinhir's damage is enough to put the spearman down without it.

As Eothain and Cirion both struggle with their foes, Duinhir takes advantage of an opening and lands a blow that lays the spearman low!

The swordsman is perhaps too fixated on Cirion to notice and he begins to try to choke the lad from Pelargir!

OOC:

Oh jeez, unarmed attacks do a flat 1 damage (plus attribute bonus), so with the critical, Cirion takes 4 damage.

Back to you guys!

Swordsman is only one left

Rolls

Swordsman - (1d20+2, 1d20+2)

1d20+2 : (20) + 2 = 22

1d20+2 : (11) + 2 = 13

Feb 26, 2025 8:21 am

Éothain moves immediately to the swordsman. He brings the flat of his blade on the top of his enemy’s head. "Surrender! Now!"

OOC:

Going for non-lethal damage.

Rolls

Attack with broadsword (using Weapon Master) - (1d20+7, 1d8+3)

1d20+7 : (13) + 7 = 20

1d8+3 : (7) + 3 = 10

Feb 26, 2025 8:21 am

Cirion starts choking. Feeling panic starting to grip his mind, and in pain for the foe's strangling hands, Cirion drops his broadsword and tries to break his grip.

He tries a combined move, hitting the man's groin with his knee while parting the cruel hold on his throat.

Rolls

Strength check - (1d20+1)

(10) + 1 = 11

Duinhir

Stefron

Feb 26, 2025 7:20 pm

Duinhir follows up with a good kick to get the man off Cirion, while pointing his sword at him with the sword. Hopefully this will inspire him to follow Eothain's command to surrender.

OOC:

Unsure about how to roll for a kick so I'll just leave a strength roll.

Rolls

Strength check - (1d20+1)

(3) + 1 = 4

Feb 26, 2025 11:11 pm

Eothain lands a jarring blow, quickly gaining the swordsman's attention. And when the Southron man realizes the odds, he willingly releases the hold he has on Cirion.

Seeing his ally motionless on the ground, holding his hands out to the sides, he shouts and moans, "Hashim!? HASHIIIM!! Aaagh!!", then hangs his head and falls silent, his body shuddering slightly from soundless weeping.

Rolls

Break Grapple Attempt - (1d20+2)

(18) + 2 = 20

Feb 27, 2025 8:03 pm

"Watch him." Éothain utters a request to his companions and, ignoring his own wounds, checks the fallen adversary for signs of life. His thoughts jump to the mystery hanging over their heads. I assume Hashim is this man's name. If I can help him, maybe this swordsman will help us.

OOC:

Adding a Medicine check if needed.

Last edited February 27, 2025 8:22 pm

Rolls

Wisdom (Medicine) - (1d20+2)

(5) + 2 = 7

Duinhir

Stefron

Feb 27, 2025 9:58 pm