004 - On the Wagoner's Road

[terrymixon]

Amistad

Well if the horse hasn't bucked it probably isn't another predator. Maybe more horse riders. He doubts it will be the shepherds.

He tries to turn the horse to traverse beneath the ridge line and keep him out of view of anyone approaching but it seems his mount is reluctant to go further.

Amistad: Animal Handling with proficiency [1d20+2]=2+2=4

So he dismounts, taking his axe and shield to creep closer himself.

Mirek

Mirek sees the barbarian’s reaction and dismounts. He’ll follow at a slower pace and keep his eyes out.

[Eris]

Aden also dismounts and stings his bow, nocking an arrow, and scanning the surroundings. If the big barbarian is expecting trouble there is probably going to be trouble and he wants to be ready.

Perception: 16+5= 21

[joertexas]

Dree also dismounts, and moves to support Amistad's back as the barbarian creeps up the hill.

A slight breeze carries the scent of the scrub bushes that make up much of the vegetation here, along with a little dust.

Everyone roll a perception check, please.

[Spearmint]

Amistad

Looking for clues and hidden predators is not quite his thing, relying more on barbarian instinct to survive ambushes.

Amistad: perception check [1d20]=6

[terrymixon]

Mirek

Mirek Perception Check [1d20+4]=14+4=18

[Eris]

Aden's Perception Check was 21

[Eris]

Aden's Perception Check was 21

[joertexas]

You all look at one another as the scent of unwashed orc drifts over the hill on the light breeze. Mirek hears a low orcish curse, while Amistad hears the clunk of metal on a rock. Whomever they are, they are just over the ridge to everyone's immediate west. The ridge itself is about twenty feet higher than the dry river bed, and it's too steep for a horse to easily mount. The trail leads further south to a cut about thirty feet wide that the wagons can just barely climb.

[terrymixon]

You all look at one another as the scent of unwashed orc drifts over the hill on the light breeze. Mirek hears a low orcish curse, while Amistad hears the clunk of metal on a rock. Whomever they are, they are just over the ridge to everyone's immediate west. The ridge itself is about twenty feet higher than the dry river bed, and it's too steep for a horse to easily mount. The trail leads further south to a cut about thirty feet wide that the wagons can just barely climb.

Mirek

Mirek tied his horse off and follows the barbarian quietly.

[joertexas]

Mirek tied his horse off and follows the barbarian quietly.

Dree slips down from her saddle and follows Mirek, her bow at the ready.

[Spearmint]

Amistad

Signals the other three to spread out, a few yards apart, he will taken the furthest point on one side trusting the rogues to be able to flank on the other side and gain some advantages.

He creeps closer, summoning the spirit of his ancestors to give him a feral aspect, like a hunting tiger. A growl firming in his throat.

using his barbarian 'totem power' to give him a fearsome presence that causes melee opponents to have disadvantage against him.

With that and a roar, he leaps over the ridge to attack a nearby orc foe.

Amistad melee battleaxe (TH) [1d20+4]=10+4=14 [1d10+2]=1+2=3

He seems to have more bark than bite with a wimpish attack.

[terrymixon]

Amistad

Signals the other three to spread out, a few yards apart, he will taken the furthest point on one side trusting the rogues to be able to flank on the other side and gain some advantages.

He creeps closer, summoning the spirit of his ancestors to give him a feral aspect, like a hunting tiger. A growl firming in his throat.

using his barbarian 'totem power' to give him a fearsome presence that causes melee opponents to have disadvantage against him.

With that and a roar, he leaps over the ridge to attack a nearby orc foe.

Amistad melee battleaxe (TH) [1d20+4]=10+4=14 [1d10+2]=1+2=3

He seems to have more bark than bite with a wimpish attack.

Mirek

Mirek hopes it's not an orc couple finding a private spot for sharing naughty bits with one another.

He slips to the side to most effectively use his bow. If they look hostile, he'll fire.

Mirek: Bow Shot [1d20+4]=15+4=19

Damage: [1d6+4]=3+4=7

[Eris]

Seeing what is going on, Aden slings his bow and takes out his two hand cross-bows. He will creep up to Amistad's side and emerge over the ridge just behind him, ready to fire at any hostile Orc there. Aden plans to hold his action until he sees what's what over the ridge, but if it is immediate combat, less than 30 feet, then he will attack with Hand Crossbow and a second time using his Crossbow Expert Feat.

Attack To Hit: 15, Damage: 8 (if Sneak Attack) +3 for 11 damage
Bonus To Hit: 17, Damage: 6

[joertexas]

The quartet tops the hill, with Amistad leading the way with a roar.

The barbarian lands practically in an orc's face; so close that his attack ties up with the orc's astonished defensive reaction. Neither warrior is hurt, but the orc takes a step back and raises his falchion into an aggressive high guard position. From his elaborately decorated leather breastplate, his stylish headdress adored with orcish and human teeth, and other accoutrements, this orc is definitely a leader.

Aden notes that Amistad is too close for him to fire on the leader, so he selects the next nearest orc, a spearman about thirty feet ahead and slightly to his left. His first shot thuds into the warrior's chest, and the second impacts at the hollow of his throat. The orc drops his spear and falls on his face.

Mirek, standing to Aden's left, fires on his nearest target, an orcish axeman, who is also wearing a leather breastplate adorned with beadwork and beaded bracers. His headband holds several teeth in an elaborate leather braid. He staggers as Mirek's arrow tears a deep gash across his left thigh, and then he turns and charges, his axe held high.

Dree, who is to Aden's right, fires on an orcish bowman, who is to everyone's right, holding his group's horses. Her arrow strikes a glancing blow off his armor, and he snarls an orcish curse, raising his bow to retaliate.

Five other orcs are arrayed ahead and to the group's left in a loose formation, centered about a hundred feet from Mirek. There is another leader, armed with a spear, a bowman, a spear carrier, and two orcs armed with war clubs. They turn as a group as the sounds of battle erupt behind them, and then they charge at the leader's shouted command!

[terrymixon]

The quartet tops the hill, with Amistad leading the way with a roar.

The barbarian lands practically in an orc's face; so close that his attack ties up with the orc's astonished defensive reaction. Neither warrior is hurt, but the orc takes a step back and raises his falchion into an aggressive high guard position. From his elaborately decorated leather breastplate, his stylish headdress adored with orcish and human teeth, and other accoutrements, this orc is definitely a leader.

Aden notes that Amistad is too close for him to fire on the leader, so he selects the next nearest orc, a spearman about thirty feet ahead and slightly to his left. His first shot thuds into the warrior's chest, and the second impacts at the hollow of his throat. The orc drops his spear and falls on his face.

Mirek, standing to Aden's left, fires on his nearest target, an orcish axeman, who is also wearing a leather breastplate adorned with beadwork and beaded bracers. His headband holds several teeth in an elaborate leather braid. He staggers as Mirek's arrow tears a deep gash across his left thigh, and then he turns and charges, his axe held high.

Dree, who is to Aden's right, fires on an orcish bowman, who is to everyone's right, holding his group's horses. Her arrow strikes a glancing blow off his armor, and he snarls an orcish curse, raising his bow to retaliate.

Five other orcs are arrayed ahead and to the group's left in a loose formation, centered about a hundred feet from Mirek. There is another leader, armed with a spear, a bowman, a spear carrier, and two orcs armed with war clubs. They turn as a group as the sounds of battle erupt behind them, and then they charge at the leader's shouted command!

Mirek

OOC: Any chance for a rough map?

Mirek drops his bow and draws a short sword, charging to meet his opponent.

Mirek Short Sword Attack: [1d20+6]=15+6=21 Damage: [1d6+4]=1+4=5

[Spearmint]

Amistad

Roaring an animalistic cry, he charges the orc, hacking him with his axe.

Amistad melee battleaxe (TH) [1d20+4]=13+4=17 [1d10+2]=9+2=11

If the orc drops he will ready himself to take in the charge of the other warriors. His presence fearful putting foes at a disadvantage.

[joertexas]

OOC: Any chance for a rough map?

Sure

Road Battle Map.pdf

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Q is Aden, since we have Amistad as well.

[Eris]

Aden survey's the scene. Of the near group Dree has one, Amistad has one and Mirek has the third. He switches to his long bow and nocks an arrow letting it fly from his current position. He is aiming at the Orcish Leader in the group charging from 100 feet away. He fires: 15+8=23, and if he hits does: 8+4=12 piercing damage.

He's hoping that Amistad will kill the leader here and his arrow will take down the leader there, and the Orc's will break and run. If they press the attack and can close the ground to melee at 6, 7 or even 8 to 3...it's going to get hairy!

[joertexas]

Amistad's strike hits the leader's armor, and the orc grunts with pain as the blade draws blood. He's still a going concern, and his falchion flashes in the sunlight as he uncorks a vicious swing. Amistad twists his head out of the way just in time to see the steel pass before his eyes, leaving the orcish leader in a vulnerable position.

Mirek meets the closer of the two charging leaders, who lifts his waraxe high in preparation for a chopping attack. The rogue's short sword gouges into the orc's leading leg at the thigh, disrupting the orc's charging attack. His blade whistles harmlessly past Mirek's off side, and the orc struggles to recover as he favors his gashed leg.

Aiden's arrow flies true, slamming into and through the orc's leather armor just below his ribcage on his left side. The leader isn't deterred, though, and he roars out a challenge as he charges.

The orcish archer holding the horses fires at Dree, but he rushes his shot, and his arrow hisses by over her head.

Dree's action?

[terrymixon]

Mirek meets the closer of the two charging leaders, who lifts his waraxe high in preparation for a chopping attack. The rogue's short sword gouges into the orc's leading leg at the thigh, disrupting the orc's charging attack. His blade whistles harmlessly past Mirek's off side, and the orc struggles to recover as he favors his gashed leg.

Mirek

As he’s struggling to recover, do I have advantage next round?