Chp. 2: The Adventure Continues...

[MrHemlocks]

***Albertus, Cleric, Road to Caves***

Albertus, steadies himself. With shield in one hand and flail the other he prepares for the assault. Waiting till the creature gets near enough to attack he stands his ground.

He waits till the parties range weapons do their damage and the creature comes within melee range. Albertus, is not the best fighter type.

His roll if melee take place...[1d20] = 4 (miss so no need to roll damage)

[Zhym]

Boddin quickly tries to disappear into the woods and fires an arrow at the monster.

Bow: [1d20+2] = 2+2 = 4 Damage: [1d6] = 6
Of course.

[NJWilliam]

Brother Bayard

Bayard stands his ground, ready to strike should the beast come within range.
He calls out, "Tritherion guide us!!"

Bayard, Quarterstaff melee THAC0 19: to hit, [1d20] = 11; damage [1d6] = 5

[wolfpack]

Eli pulls his bow and fires an arrow.

(is rate of fire still 2 in basic?)

[1d20+1] = 10+1 = 11

[Grognardsw]

Subject: Chp. 2: The Adventure Continues...

Eli pulls his bow and fires an arrow.

(is rate of fire still 2 in basic?)

In Labyrinth Lord, the retro-clone the original DM chose, it's one arrow per round.

[The-Dungeon-Shaker]

Wulfhart sides with Albertus, standing his ground and protecting those firing in the back.

[1d20+1] = 6+1 = 7

[FreebirdFootbagging]

Fingal draws his shortsword, then attempts to slink into the shadows of the foliage around him.

1d100 hide in shadows: 82

[Grognardsw]

When Owlbears Attack - Round One

Branches break, adventurers scramble, 1,500 pounds of muscle, claw and beak want to eat you. Bestial madness glares from its red-rimmed eyes.

The owlbear claws the clerics Bayard (2 HP damage) and Albertus (7 HP), and bites Luna the elf fatally, taking a chunk out of shoulder and neck (6 HP.)

The two clerics bravely stand ground. Albertus swings his flail. His wound takes the strength out of the blow and it does no damage. Brother Bayard brings quarterstaff to bear but also can't get past the tough hide of the creature.

The two elves Eli and Foracor fluidly draw and fire arrows. The sight of their fellow elf Luna's death upsets their aim and both miss.

Boddin the hobbit blends into the woods and fires an arrow that is wide to the mark.

Fingal the thief also moves into the forest, hoping to position himself for an opportune attack.

The northern warrior Wulfhart swings his blade, but the owlbear bats it aside. Niles the fighter attempts a flank blow with his longsword acquired in the swamp. It's his first real combat use of it and the blade seems extra light and balanced. But the beast is relentless in its defense and bats the sword away with Luna's body.

Actions for round two!

- On iphone, so please see Dice Roller for my rolls. Can't effectively cut/paste on phone.
- Wow, everyone got bad rolls on this one. Has there been a statistical analysis done on the Roller?
- Owlbear got initiative
- Rolled randomly on who Owlbear hits, per marching order, minus Boddin and Fingal in woods.
The marching order: viewtopic.php?p=58631#p58631
- Niles the sword is magical +2
- HP status:
Niles - fighter: 17/17
Foracor (NPC) - elf: 12/12
Fingal - thief: 9/9
Bayard - cleric: 11/13 (2 Owlbear)
Boddin - hobbit: 5/5
Luna - elf: 0/6 (6 Owlbear)
Albertus - cleric: 2/9 (7 Owlbear)
Eli - elf: 6/6
Wulfhart - fighter: 10/10

[Zhym]

Boddin will remain in the cover of the woods. He'll fire an arrow at the owlbear only if he has an opportunity for a clear shot at the monster that doesn't put his companions at risk.

Bow: [1d20+2] = 11+2 = 13 Damage: [1d6] = 2
Not that his 2 points of damage would do much to turn the tide of battle

[NJWilliam]

Brother Bayard, 11/13

Bayard attacks the owlbear again with his quarterstaff, but is wide of his mark.

Bayard, Quarterstaff melee THAC0 19: to hit, [1d20] = 3; damage [1d6] = 3

[The-Dungeon-Shaker]

Wulfhart Asgeirsson, fighter.

"Luna! You'll regret this, foul beast!"

The northern warrior takes a chance at another blow.

[1d20+1] = 15+1 = 16

Damage, if relevant:

[2d4+1] = 6+1 = 7

[MrHemlocks]

***Albertus, Cleric, Owl Bear-Battle in the Deep Woods***

Feeling a large thump, across his midsection, made by the creatures attack than followed by the pain of his wound almost brings Albertus to tears. Stepping off to the side he prays that his god will grant him this one favor....to mends his wound so he can continue the fight.

Cure Light Wounds [1d6+1] = 4+1 = 5

[FreebirdFootbagging]

Watching from concealment Fingal is shocked by what he see's, as this beast "manhandles" his comrades. Luna, it killed her that quickly? Finding an inner reserve of courage, he slinks out from brush and trees with his shortsword drawn and rushes in to place the blade between the great Owl creatures shoulders.

Attack Roll:10
Damage: 4
(Just in case)Move silently: 68

[wolfpack]

NO DAMN BEAST!

Eli screams in rage and unleashes his magic missle
[1d4+1] = 2+1 = 3

[Grognardsw]

The owlbear roars, slashes about. Blood spurts, men grunt in pain. A soul is in the Undying Lands.


The savage beast claws Eli the elf (3 HP), Niles the fighter (6 HP), and grazes Brother Bayard with its beak (1 HP.)

The adventurers unite in combat. It's a good day to die. Fingal the thief sweeps around through woods and backstabs the monstrosity of nature (8 HP damage.)

The owlbear reels from the blow, giving Wulfgart an opening to hack at the monster's left flank (7 HP.)

Foracor the elf drops bow and draws Orcslicer. His blade draws a gash on the right side (5 HP.)

Niles the fighter thrusts again with longsword and strikes true in the abdomen (6 HP.)

Eli the elf cries vengeance on his fallen elf comrade and blasts a missile of magical energy. It unerringly strikes the owlbear in the chest (3 HP.)

Acolyte Albertus pulls back and calls down divine healing on himself. Fellow cleric Bayard swings staff but it's batted away by the creature.

Boddin the hobbit lurks in the wood, waiting for that perfect shot. Patience... hard for a hobbit...but it comes. Twang! Hit! (2 HP)

The owlbear screams in rage and pain. Its dirty brown fur is matted with its own blood. It stops, staggers, shakes its head to clear blackness. Killer instincts dim. Fear creeps in.

Actions for round three!

- Initiative: owlbear
- Please see Dice Roller for results
- Rolled randomly on who Owlbear hit, minus Boddin, Fingal, Luna, Albertus
- owlbear hits with 20, 10, 19 for 3, 6, 1 HP on 4,2,5 (Eli, Niles, Bayard.) In the tradition of original DM Bloodaxe, there is no critical hit. Eli lives.
- Boddin gets a +2 for rear attack and hits.
- Owlbear damage taken: 31
- HP status:
Niles - fighter: 11/17 (6 Owlbear)
Foracor (NPC) - elf: 12/12
Fingal - thief: 9/9
Bayard - cleric: 10/13 (2, 1 Owlbear)
Boddin - hobbit: 5/5
Albertus - cleric: 7/9 (7 Owlbear, healed 5)
Eli - elf: 3/6 (3 Owlbear)
Wulfhart - fighter: 10/10

[Zhym]

"By Jove, this bow does work," marvels Boddin after he scores his first combat hit since he was rescued. He waits for another clear shot, but his wonder puts his aim off again.

Bow: [1d20+2] = 3+2 = 5 Damage: [1d6] = 1

[wolfpack]

Eli draws sword and shield and looks to walay the beast

[1d20+1] = 19+1 = 20

[1d8+1] = 7+1 = 8

[NJWilliam]

Bayard, 10/13

Bayard swings at the owlbear again, but the wound from the beak upsets his accuracy.

Bayard, Quarterstaff melee THAC0 19: to hit, [1d20] = 7; damage [1d6] = 4

[The-Dungeon-Shaker]

Wulfhart Asgeirsson, fighter

"Way to go, keep striking! Don't hold your blows, it's almost dead!"

[1d20+1] = 18+1 = 19
[2d4+1] = 6+1 = 7

[MrHemlocks]

***Albertus, Cleric, Owl Bear-Battle in the Deep Woods***

"Let there be light!"Albertus, raises up his arm and levels them at the creatures face.

He is casting the light spell on the creatures face. This will blind it for a few rounds.