previously... Prelude — Sandpoint

[madMonk]

Sister Azura

Seeing the wolves approach, Azura readies her Odachi and draws a javelin with her tail. “Seven wolves incoming. Bianca, Noriko, Darhana, remain at the back. Kaichar, form ranks,” Azura says with an uncharacteristic seriousness, tone brooking no argument. Her words cut through the panic induced by the situation, and for a moment the lovestruck teenager is replaced with a proud general.

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Free: 5ft step

Swift: Draw Javelin with tail

 Standard: Bardic Performance (Inspire Courage). Allies receive a +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.

[farothel]

Statblock

Darhana
Female CG Half-elf Ranger (Guide), Level 1, Init 3, HP 12/12,Speed 40ft
AC 17, Touch 13, Flat-footed 14, CMD 15, Fort 3, Ref 5, Will 1, CMB +2, Base Attack Bonus 1   
2-handed longbow (60) +4 (1d8, x3)
Longsword +2 (1d8+1, 19-20/x2)
dagger (cold iron) +2 (1d4+1, 19-20/x2)
Studded Leather, light wooden shield (+3 Armor, +1 Shield, +3 Dex)
Abilities: Str 13, Dex 17, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 13, Cha 10
Condition: None

"They haven't eaten for a while," Darhana remarks as she shoots an arrow at the nearest of the wolves.  while wolves would not attack humans unless compelled or when starving, she would still defend herself and hopefully if they were found too tough, the wolves would go away.  But in her haste, she missed the correct distance and the arrow fell short.

Edited March 2, 2023 by farothel (see edit history)

[Inash]

Neskas Weengoditin

Neskas nods, stopping himself from saluting the officer, fine young woman stepping up. He climbs back onto Snappy’s back.

"I've got the flanks. Don't forget to cover each other's movement." 

Statblock

Neskas Weengoditin S NG Gnome Cavalier, [B]Level[/B] 1, [B]Init15[/B] 3, [B]HP[/B] 13/13, [B]Speed[/B] 15[B]AC[/B] 19, [B]Touch[/B] 12, [B]Flat-footed[/B] 18, [B]CMD[/b] 13, [B]Fort[/B] 4, [B]Ref[/B] 1, [B]Will[/B] 1, [B]CMB[/B] +2, [B]Base Attack Bonus[/B] 1   [B]reach Lance (-) [/B] 4 (1d6+2, x3)[B]  Longsword (-) [/B] 4 (1d6+2, 19-20/x2)[B]  Shortbow (20) [/B] 3 (1d4, x3)[B]  Scale Mail[/B], [B]  Heavy Steel Shield[/B] (+5 Armor, +2 Shield, +1 Dex, +1 Size)[B]Abilities[/B] Str 14, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 12, Cha 14[B]Condition[/B] None 

Snappy
M N WolfDog Mount (Charger), [B]Level[/B] 1, [B]Init[/B] 2, [B]HP[/B] 18/18, [B]Speed[/B] 30
[B]AC[/B] 17, [B]Touch[/B] 12, [B]Flat-footed[/B] 15, [B]CMD[/b] 15, [B]Fort[/B] 4, [B]Ref[/B] 5, [B]Will[/B] 1, [B]CMB[/B] +3, [B]Base Attack Bonus[/B] 1   
[B]  Bite [/B] 3 (1d6+2, x2)
[B]  Studded Leather Barding[/B] (+3 Armor, +2 Dex, +2 Deflect)
[B]Abilities[/B] Str 15, Dex 15, Con 13, Int 12, Wis 12, Cha 6
[B]Condition[/B] None 

Actions Crunch and OOC

whatever action mounting is
 

Move: 

Standard: share teamwork feat Escape Route

 

 

Edited March 3, 2023 by Inash (see edit history)

[Naimless]

Kaichar

At first, it seems like Kaichar simply straightens, coming to his more full, and imposing, height. He plants his feet and he straightens even more. It can't simply be him standing upright, could it? No. In town, the red-skinned druid had seemed small, unobtrusive. He wasn't short, even when hunched over. He he stayed quiet, stayed small. Meek Kaichar seems like a poor memory in the face of this terrifyingly large tiefling that stands to meet the rush of the wolves. Something unnatural, supernatural takes hold of the tiefling, and where he would have easily been described as looming, all of a sudden, he towers over the group. He yells a wordless challenge at the starving wolves, the sound coming out decidedly more like a roar out of magically enlarged lungs. I am too big to fight. The roar seemed to say. But you may try.

 

Mechanics

Kaichar casts enlarge person as a 1st level spell. 1 minute duration. Strength 19, Dex 12. AC 15. Claws +3/+3 (1d6+4)

 

[iantruesilver]

Combat — Surprise Round

Initiative Order

PCs: Average (K 19, Ne 17, A 9, D 5) = 12.5

Wolves: 10

 

A roar escapes Kaichar's lips as he physically grows taller and larger, looking immediately quite a bit more intimidating.

 

As Azura assumes command and begins directing her friends in the situation, Neskas climbs back onto Snappy's saddle.

 

Still, Darhana's bow shoots wide and misses the wolf.

 

A collective howl breaks out before the pack begins to close in, one wolf charging down the little cliffside of dirt and gravel, headed straight for Kaichar. Perhaps it was not immediately aware of the tiefling's transformation, for when it got there and it's teeth found only air, it looked up and gave a rather pitiful yelp.

 

[[ Map — Cougar Creek ]]

(( Bianca, Lars & Noriko please roll initiatives. Everyone proceed to Round 1 ))

 

Edited March 5, 2023 by iantruesilver (see edit history)

[madMonk]

Sister Azura

Seeing the lead wolf charge at Kaichar, Azura steps forward to meet it, still ordering (in the nicest way possible) her companions. She slashes at the wolf, scoring a blow across its shoulders. Desperate to finish off the wolf before it gets the chance to retaliate, Azura lunges forward and attempts to sink her teeth into the creature.

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Free: 5ft step, maintain inspire courage

FRA: Full attack

Remember your +1 to hit/damage

 

Edited March 5, 2023 by madMonk (see edit history)

[Inash]

Neskas Weengoditin

Neskas urges Snappy into a charge at the nearest wolf.

"Wee got dis!" He shouts as a battle cry.

Statblock

Neskas Weengoditin S NG Gnome Cavalier, [B]Level[/B] 1, [B]Init15[/B] 3, [B]HP[/B] 13/13, [B]Speed[/B] 15[B]AC[/B] 19, [B]Touch[/B] 12, [B]Flat-footed[/B] 18, [B]CMD[/b] 13, [B]Fort[/B] 4, [B]Ref[/B] 1, [B]Will[/B] 1, [B]CMB[/B] +2, [B]Base Attack Bonus[/B] 1   [B]reach Lance (-) [/B] 4 (1d6+2, x3)[B]  Longsword (-) [/B] 4 (1d6+2, 19-20/x2)[B]  Shortbow (20) [/B] 3 (1d4, x3)[B]  Scale Mail[/B], [B]  Heavy Steel Shield[/B] (+5 Armor, +2 Shield, +1 Dex, +1 Size)[B]Abilities[/B] Str 14, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 12, Cha 14[B]Condition[/B] None 

Snappy
M N WolfDog Mount (Charger), [B]Level[/B] 1, [B]Init[/B] 2, [B]HP[/B] 18/18, [B]Speed[/B] 30
[B]AC[/B] 17, [B]Touch[/B] 12, [B]Flat-footed[/B] 15, [B]CMD[/b] 15, [B]Fort[/B] 4, [B]Ref[/B] 5, [B]Will[/B] 1, [B]CMB[/B] +3, [B]Base Attack Bonus[/B] 1   
[B]  Bite [/B] 3 (1d6+2, x2)
[B]  Studded Leather Barding[/B] (+3 Armor, +2 Dex, +2 Deflect)
[B]Abilities[/B] Str 15, Dex 15, Con 13, Int 12, Wis 12, Cha 6
[B]Condition[/B] None 

Actions Crunch and OOC

full round: charge wolf 7
Move: 

Standard: share teamwork feat Escape Route

 

 

[Wiz]

Riding Sandru's horse toward one of the wolves4, she readies her star knife in her hand as she tries to guide the mount toward the enemy, and as she comes close she says, "LUCI".

Edited March 5, 2023 by Wiz (see edit history)

[farothel]

Statblock

Darhana
Female CG Half-elf Ranger (Guide), Level 1, Init 3, HP 12/12,Speed 40ft
AC 17, Touch 13, Flat-footed 14, CMD 15, Fort 3, Ref 5, Will 1, CMB +2, Base Attack Bonus 1   
2-handed longbow (60) +4 (1d8, x3)
Longsword +2 (1d8+1, 19-20/x2)
dagger (cold iron) +2 (1d4+1, 19-20/x2)
Studded Leather, light wooden shield (+3 Armor, +1 Shield, +3 Dex)
Abilities: Str 13, Dex 17, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 13, Cha 10
Condition: None

Darhana wasn't sure what she could do to distract the wolves, as she had only a few rations, certainly not enough to feed a full pack of wolves.  So shooting them might be the best, as they would withdraw if they were wounded enough.  So she aimed at one and tried to shoot it.

 

OOC round 1

shoot at wolf 5

 

[Naimless]

Kaichar

The tiefling watches the charging wolf fall to the attack and savage bite of the blue-skinned tiefling. As his spell concludes, he finishes growing as he advances on the nearest three in the pack, his long reach putting them all in danger. He roars again, intentional, directing his display of fury at the three wolves nearest him. Again, a wordless challenge, a roar that invites challenge, and promises violence.

 

Mechanics

enlarge person is active. 1 minute duration (10 rounds remain). Strength 19, Dex 12. AC 15. Claws +3/+3 (1d6+4).

 

Intimidate

 

[pdwalt]

Lars draws his short sword, and readies to attack a wolf that comes within range with a short step is needed.   OOC Specifics Draw weapon - move - Readied action to 5 foot step and attack - hopefully with a flank, or avoiding a flank.   Short Statblock|CisMale NG Half-Elf Rogue (unchained), Level 1, Init 4, HP 10/10, Speed 30 AC 18, Touch 15, Flat-footed 13, CMD 16, Fort 2, Ref 6, Will 2, CMB +1, Base Attack Bonus 0 short sword +4 (1d6+1, 19-20 x2) dagger +4 (1d4_1, 19-20 x2) javelin (3) +4 (1d6+1, 20 x2) studded leather (+3 Armor, +4 Dex) Abilities Str 12, Dex 18, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 14, Cha 8 Condition +1 to attack rolls to those that threaten Shalelu; +1 perception to detect traps and to disable device skill to disarm them; +2 saving throw vs enchantment spells and effects; immune to magic sleep. low light vision

 

[TheFred]

Bianca Pohlo

"Wolves?" Bianca exclaims in disbelief. First orcs, now wolves?

The swift-moving, hungry-looking creatures are already almost upon them before she even has time to react, loping out of the woods ahead. In a panic, Bianca retreats, closer to the others, not sure what to do. Could she do something? A spell, perhaps? She wasn't prepared for this - why would she have been?

Fearfully, she starts to rummage in her bags. There must be something here that can help! Perhaps... yes!

Pulling out a handful of sand, she begins a simple incantation. At least, it's supposed to be... it's not as though she's ever cast a real spell under such frightful conditions before, and it seems to take a painfully long amount of time to recite the relevant words...

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5ft step right, closer to the others. And one down, if that's not into the water.

Full-round action: Cast Sleep.

(It takes effect at the start of her next turn, assuming it's not disrupted; I don't have to select targets until then)

 

Edited March 7, 2023 by TheFred (see edit history)

[iantruesilver]

Combat — Round 1

Initiative Order

PCs: Average (K 19, Ne 17, L 16, No 11, B 11, A 9, D 5) = 12.57

Wolves: 10

Neskas expertly reels Snappy around to charge at one of the wolves, and manages to break the line the pack animals were using to herd their potential prey, downing one lupine under his lance through the wolf's throat. After a short amount of struggling the animal lay crumpled on its side, gasping rapidly for breath as it bled.

 

As Lars draws his short sword at the ready, Noriko lifts up her starknife and rides forward, but her vocalization of the horse's name seems to have confused it some, and it hesitantly stops just within the wolf's reach, clattering its hooves anxiously. That is until…

 

"እንቅልፍ…" While Bianca begins to recite the words to a spell, she watches Azura slash out with her wicked long ōdachi to stab one of the wolves, piercing it across the chest followed by a savage bite in the animal's right flank, ripping out a chunk of furry hide between her teeth and leaving it to squelch and whine pitifully.

 

With a loud roar, Kaichar passes by the same wolf to spread his enlarged self open, intimidating the nearest three into a fearful retreat. Sandru's horse instinctively trots up to trample the wolf with its hoof, but landed a split second too late.

 

Whether it was the sudden and deafening gesture from Kaichar, or the fact that some of the wolves now seem to have been spooked, Darhana's arrow unfortunately misses its mark.

 

 

[[ Map — Cougar Creek ]]

(( Noriko immediate AoO on 4, Kaichar is entitled to AoO to 3, 4 and 6.  All proceed to Round 2. ))

 

Edited March 13, 2023 by iantruesilver (see edit history)

[farothel]

Statblock

Darhana
Female CG Half-elf Ranger (Guide), Level 1, Init 3, HP 12/12,Speed 40ft
AC 17, Touch 13, Flat-footed 14, CMD 15, Fort 3, Ref 5, Will 1, CMB +2, Base Attack Bonus 1   
2-handed longbow (60) +4 (1d8, x3)
Longsword +2 (1d8+1, 19-20/x2)
dagger (cold iron) +2 (1d4+1, 19-20/x2)
Studded Leather, light wooden shield (+3 Armor, +1 Shield, +3 Dex)
Abilities: Str 13, Dex 17, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 13, Cha 10
Condition: None

"Good going," Darhana shouts at Kaichar as he makes a bunch of wolves going away.  Darhana wasn't one to kill when not needed, just to defend herself, so if they could chase them off, it was okay for her.  But as long as the others didn't get the hint, she kept shooting at them.

 

OOC round 2

shoot at wolf 5

 

[Wiz]

Noriko is a little embarrased that her guess was wrong, perhaps Luci is just the horses name.  Seeing the wolf before her attempting to flee, she strikes at it's exposed flank as it turns.