Chapter 4: Into the Fire

[PyroArrow]

After the exchange with Gus, Stormbrow, abandons him:

Strombrow stops helping with the net and readies for battle, looks to Gus & says, "Sure well have fun in there, I won't distract you any further."

Clem says to Stormbrow, "Cousin! Muster the men at arms. Get in formation. An attack is imminent!"

Clem starts to mutter prayer. He moves toward Gus and begins to roll-up the net like a carpet -- from the corner toward Gus.

Gus strings more profanities together, while trying to unstring himself as, Clem attempts to help him.

Strombrow waves the others in, saying, "Form the positions, battle is forthcoming. We need to be strong, we need to be ready. So lets go and form up." he then forms up with Clem, near Linos.

About a minute into trying to free Trindon (with Odderick's & Luna's Help) & Gus (with the help of Clem), the Adventurers hear running footsteps coming from the corridor on the left.

There are no Lit torches, though the Sunlight streams in enough that it is like how a home would be when it's twilight out & no lights on.

Linos, Stormbrow & Clem, holler, "ORCS!", in unison.

The Orcs appear to be wearing either studded leather or ring mail armor & brandishing shields & short swords!

Luna: "Like the twitching tentacles of Twyrr - my sling will of course back up Trindon" and loads a bullet.

Niether Trindon or Gus are free of the net, just yet!

Rondoel runs in to help the with the Orcs.
Boc, Durgan, Garbonzo, Karick & Radac follow Rondoel in to help with the Orcs.

Fr. Tenebaum prepares some magic.

Ok, i will draw up the map for Player & Orc positions!

[Nordbo]

Luna whispers to Oddrick a bit over-excitedly: "Ahem, would this be a suitable moment to, you know, start waving my hands in a mystic way ? To give the lullaby signal ? Do the dreamy finger dance ? I mean...to send those cavers into the arms of Morpheus ? "

[Pulpatoon]

Odderick to Luna: "Yes! Certainly! Just be sure you don't knock out any of our people."

[PyroArrow]

Player Map: Orc Cave Battle!

Ok, that's a start, if you are using ranged weapons first let me know!
The Orcs are brandishing Short Swords & Shields, wearing either Studded Leather or Ring Mail Armor.

[Nordbo]

Has Luna got a chance to sneak up and place himself behind/between Gus & Clem to zap the orcs to sleep ? If so, he will

[GreyWolfVT]

Strombrow charges into battle going after Orc 6 "ORCS! Lets bring the fight to them!"

Long Sword Attack: [1d20+1] = 8+1 = 9, damage [1d8+3] = 4+3 = 7

[Pulpatoon]

Linos bellows, "Come, Defilers! Come meet the Hammer of the Saint!"

Ker-POW! To Hit [1d20] = 19 Damage [2d4] = 7

[imswayze]

Trindon struggles to free himself from the net. Garbonzo would have handed Trindon his hand axe, depending on the size of the holes in the netting, on his way to the battle down the corridor; but I missed a couple rounds of action. Allow or not?

Garbonzo grabs his last torch, lights it and throws it at the center of the orc crowd (orc #5 to be exact) He will then take a round to attack with his Long Bow. (Actions for 2 rounds)

**Torch: Attack: [1d20] = 10

Long Bow: Attack #1: [1d20] = 15
DMG: [1d6+3] = 1+3 = 4
Whoops not sure about strength bonus on long bow!: DMG: [1d6] = 2
Attack #2: [1d20] = 2

[Dizlexus]

Clem and Gus

Gus attempts to get free of the net and strings even more profanities together. Gus bunches up the net and slides toward the edge.

Clem will give no ground so as to protect his brother. He attacks #9 with his mace.
: Attack [1d20] = 9 Damage [1d6+1] = 1+1 = 2

[Pulpatoon]

Odderick is doing his best to roll up the netting without getting stuck in the tar himself.

[PyroArrow]

OK, I will start to set up the Orc Cave Battle:

Orcs 2 & 3 will be on Linos
Orcs 5 & 6 will be on Stormbrow
Orcs 8 & 9 will be on Clem

Orc 1 will run to Rondoel
Orc 4 will run to Boc
Orc 7 will try to stab at Gus

[imswayze]

Well, if Orc #7 is able to attack Gus from the back of the pack in the first round, then I wish to change Garbonzo's stated 2nd round action. I apologize. I should have waited until you posted the ORCS first actions to state my second round of action. I visualized Clem, Stormbrow, and Linos being able to hold a battle line against ORCS 3,6,9 for one round while Garbonzo squeezed off a couple rounds. Garbonzo would be a fool not to drop his BOW, unsheath his LONG SWORD, and charge the ORC headed for GUSSY.

[PyroArrow]

Just setting up a preliminary, to get a idea how the Orcs will go about their business.

[GreyWolfVT]

I'm good with my action and the orcs on me is kind of a given being that I'm a front liner, melee only type.

[MonkeyWrench]

Boc, using his bow, will attempt to fire off an arrow at the orc rushing towards him. If there is not enough time then he will jump back and allow whoever is closest to him to take the orcs attention.

Boc Maxima Longbow To Hit: [1d20] = 2, Damage: [1d6] = 3

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Durgan will wait behind the lines as the orcs attack, he will thrust his spear at any that come through this time, probably orc #4

To Hit: [1d20] = 1, Spear Damage: [1d6] = 3(S-M) [1d8] = 1(L)

These rolls aren't doing it for me....

[PyroArrow]

Orc Battle: Round #1:

Initiative:
Players: [1d6] = 5
Orcs: [1d6] = 6

Players have the initiative for 1 segment.

1st Segment Actions:

During this segment the 9 Orcs will attack, Linos, Stormbrow & Clem.
Then 3 of the Orcs will move on to attack, Rondoel, Boc & Gus, during another segment.

Strombrow charges into battle going after Orc #6, "ORCS! Lets bring the fight to them!"

Long Sword Attack: [1d20+1] = 8+1 = 9, damage [1d8+3] = 4+3 = 7

His Long Sword misses Orc 6!
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Linos bellows, "Come, Defilers! Come meet the Hammer of the Saint!"

Ker-POW! To Hit [1d20] = 19 Damage [2d4] = 7

Linos', morningstar hits Orc #2 for 7 HP of damage & the Orc falls to the ground in a thud, bleeding from his wound!

8 Orcs left standing!
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Trindon struggles to free himself from the net.

Garbonzo, handed Trindon his hand axe & runs up to meet the oncoming Orcs. (occurs prior to this 1st segment, during the minute/round you had before the Orcs came running).

Garbonzo grabs his last torch & begins to try & light it (occurs during 1st & 2nd segments of action here).
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Clem and Gus

Gus attempts to get free of the net and strings even more profanities together. Gus bunches up the net and slides toward the edge.
(This is the start of Gus' 2nd round to free himself from the netting!)

Clem will give no ground so as to protect his brother. He attacks Orc #9 with his mace.
: Attack [1d20] = 9 Damage [1d6+1] = 1+1 = 2

Clem missed Orc #9 with his mace!
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Odderick is doing his best to roll up the netting without getting stuck in the tar himself.
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Rondoel readies an arrow in his long bow.
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Boc nocks an arrow & waits.

Durgan readies his spear for any oncoming Orcs.
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Luna whispers to Odderick a bit over-excitedly:
"Ahem, would this be a suitable moment to, you know, start waving my hands in a mystic way ? To give the lullaby signal ? Do the dreamy finger dance ? I mean...to send those cavers into the arms of Morpheus ? "

Odderick to Luna: "Yes! Certainly! Just be sure you don't knock out any of our people."
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Karick & Radac await for any Orcs that come through.
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Father Tenebaum had pulled out a scroll & started reading from it.
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End of 1st Segment Actions!

[PyroArrow]

Round 1: Segment 2 Actions:

Linos: Orcs #1 & #3, attack Linos with Short Swords.

Orc #1: Misses: [1d20] = 9 (need to hit AC 4, chainmail + shield)
Orc #3: Hits: [1d20] = 18 for [1d6] = 2 Hit Points of Damage.

Stormbrow: Orcs #4, #5, #6, attack Stormbrow with Short Swords.

Orc #4: Misses: [1d20] = 4 (need to hit AC 4, either it's splint or banded mail, brigadine armor???)
Orc #5: Misses: [1d20] = 3
Orc #6: Misses: [1d20] = 9

Clem: Orcs #7, #8, #9, attack Clem with Short Swords.

Orc #7: Misses: [1d20] = 2 (need to hit AC 3, Splintmail + shield)
Orc #8: Misses: [1d20] = 11
Orc #9: Hits: [1d20] = 17 for [1d6] = 2 Hit Points of damage!

Gus & Trindon: Are still under the netting.

Garbonzo:
Will have his torch lit at end of this segment. Can throw it at Orc #5 in 3rd Segment.

**Torch: Attack: [1d20] = 10

Garbonzo can then use the Long Bow in 4th segment:
Long Bow: Attack #1: [1d20] = 15
DMG: [1d6+3] = 1+3 = 4
Whoops not sure about strength bonus on long bow!: DMG: [1d6] = 2
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2nd segment Luna attempts to move up behind Gus & Clem.
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Rondoel fires his Arrow at Orc #1: Hits: [1d20] = 18 for [1d6] = 3 Hit Points of damage & the Orc falls to the ground!

7 Orcs Left Standing!
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Boc, using his bow, will attempt to fire off an arrow at the orc rushing towards him. If there is not enough time then he will jump back and allow whoever is closest to him to take the orcs attention.
Orc #5 is exposed to Boc for arrow attack, this Orc will then rush Boc in Segment 3 if still alive.
Orc #5 is also the one Garbonzo throws his torch at in 3rd segment, if still alive.

Boc Maxima Longbow To Hit: [1d20] = 2, Damage: [1d6] = 3

Boc misses Orc #5 with his arrow!

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Durgan will wait behind the lines as the orcs attack, he will thrust his spear at any that come through this time, probably orc #4

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Karick & Radac await the orcs.
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Father Tenebaum: 2nd of 5 segments needed to cast scroll spell.
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Odderick still assisting Trindon with net.

End of 2nd Segment of Round 1!

[PyroArrow]

Round 1: 3rd Segment of Action:

Linos: Only Orc #3 Left on him.
Linos rounds on Orc #3. To Hit [1d20] = 1 Damage [2d4] = 4

Oh dear. Fumble roll: [1d100] = 78
Linos misses Orc #3 with a wide wild swing!

Stormbrow: Orcs #4 & #6 on him. Orc #5 moves off towards Boc.
Strombrow continues swinging his sword at Orc #6 & misses!

Long Sword Attack: [1d20+1] = 5+1 = 6, damage [1d8+3] = 1+3 = 4
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Clem: Orcs #7 & #9 on him. Orc #8 moves off towards Garbonzo.

Attacks Orc #9 with mace & misses with a wild swing!
Attack [1d20] = 1 Damage [1d6+1] = 2+1 = 3

The Fumble Check:
[1d100] = 60
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Gus & Trindon still under netting.

Odderick: state your action.
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Garbonzo:
Throws his lit torch at Orc #5 but it misses the Orc & falls to the ground!

**Torch: Attack: [1d20] = 10

Garbonzo can then use the Long Bow in 4th segment:
Long Bow: Attack #1: [1d20] = 15
DMG: [1d6+3] = 1+3 = 4
Whoops not sure about strength bonus on long bow!: DMG: [1d6] = 2

This happens during segment 6: Attack #2: [1d20] = 2
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Luna begins to prepare a Sleep Spell, which will have a range of 31 feet & will last 5 rounds.
Luna grabs a pinch of fine sand & rose petals from his pouches for the spell.

1 segment of time needed to cast.(done during 4th segment, spell activates during 5th segment).
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Father Tenebaum: 3rd segment of 5 needed to cast Scroll Spell.
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Rondoel: readies another arrow to fire in segment 4.
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Boc: you can ready another arrow here & then fire it in segment 4.
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Durgan: Seeing that the fight is still at the main lines and none have crossed into his area, decides to take the fight to them and rushes in, spear at the ready.
This move will put Durgan in contact with Orc #8 whom was moving towards Garbonzo, during this Segment 3!

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Karick & Radac: Awaiting Orcs with Maces.

[GreyWolfVT]

Strombrow continues swinging his sword at Orc #6

Long Sword Attack: [1d20+1] = 5+1 = 6, damage [1d8+3] = 1+3 = 4

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Dungeon Master Response:

Ok, entered, in the segment 3 post above!

[Dizlexus]

Clem

Attacks #9 with mace
Attack [1d20] = 1 Damage [1d6+1] = 2+1 = 3

[1d100] = 60

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Dungeon Master Response:

Ok, entered, in the segment 3 post above!