Who Killed the King!? IC

[Deathslayer7]

Players:
CyanyYoshi
Freshmeat
GoontheGoof
npc_revolution
V for Victory

note: i'm not really going to make an OOC. anything you need, you can post it at the bottom of your IC post. To make it even more visible to me. Please use red. Red catches my eye color, so sorry no red speech. Also try to stay away from bolded since i'll most likely be using that.

Let us begin!

You all are enjoying your dinner. The king invited half of the town to celebrate his birthday and it seemed you got an invitation out of the blue. Not that you mind. Free food and entertainment for a night! Better yet it was free! Not wanting to insult the king, you went, and certainly, you are enjoying your time here. But as the night goes on, it seems that other people have different ideas of entertainment in mind.

Wanting a break, you go out into hall to get a breath of fresh air. You wander about the palace when you hear screams nearby.

MURDER!!!! MURDER!!!!! Rushing into action, you burst down the door to the King's room from where the screams came from. A maid flees out into hallway, her screaming continuing. You enter the room and see the King lying on the floor dead, a wound in his back. Some sort of string lies in the corner and the window is open.

Thus the group of five begins their adventure to figure out Who Killed the King.



What you can do: anything. You must actively make search, spot, listen checks or any other check you deem you want too. If you don't, then at the very end ill proabably secretly roll to see if you notice things you might not have noticed otherwise. Detect Good and Evil do not exist for this campaign. Good luck! :smallamused: Will you find the killer in time? Or will you fall victim to him/her one by one? Only time will tell. Skills such as diplomacy, bluff and sense motive will get a certain bonus (positive or negative) depending on how well known the character is with the palace, or if he she is the killer or any other circumstance bonus i might think of.

[Goonthegoof]

Galen rushes into the king's room, hoping to get a look at the scene of the crime before any guards arrive.

I make a perception check [roll0] to search the room for anyone hiding.

[Freshmeat]

Thunderous footsteps approaching quickly herald the arrival of a young man, part of the King's entourage, known as Caron La'crotha. His eyes go wide at the sight of the dead king and he stifles an inwardly curse. He rushes over to the window on the off-chance he might still catch a glimpse of the killer if that had been his or her escape route, and then focuses his attention on the rest of the room.

Perception [roll0]
((Though assume that I'll be inspecting/searching the room for as long as I'll remain here, which basically comes down to a Take 20 (eventually).))

[V for Victory]

Jon runs in with his bow and arrow ready, he looks quickly for someone trying to escape.

Perception:[roll0]

[Deathslayer7]

Perception [roll0]
((Though assume that I'll be inspecting/searching the room for as long as I'll remain here, which basically comes down to a Take 20 (eventually).))

In some instances, there'll not be enough time to take 20. Just letting you know.

Also spoilers marked for certain people should be read only by those people.

Freshmeat:

As you look out the window, you see a humaniod figure running into the woods to the West. It's too far away and too dark to tell any more then that. It is currently snowing outside and there are some tracks in the snow but they might be covered up soon. Who knows how long.


GoontheGoof/V for Victory:

you see no one hiding in the shadows or in the room.

[CyanYoshi]

Cyan, diplomat from the Kingdom of Aselis, calmly watches others take action. A dying or king lies on the floor. Cyan walks over to find out which it is. If it is a dying king, being the first to give aid will be a symbolic gesture for the next king.

Heal [roll0]
Spot [roll1]

((I'm not sure what I'm supposed to roll to check up on the King. Please take the correct one))

[Deathslayer7]

cyanyoshi:

you notice that the wound is not from a common weapon. A stake or some sort of rounded weapon has been used. Possibly even an arrow or crossbow bolt that's been modified.

[V for Victory]

Did you see anything? Jon says looking around the room

[Freshmeat]

Caron frowns as he looks outside the window, turns around with a slight grumble and motions to two guards who have just arrived what with all the ruckus.
"The King's been murdered." he says, pausing for a moment to let the grave news sink in, while being visibly agitated himself.
"Inform the Captain of the Guard and make sure no one in this room touches anything. Send a handful of your most trusted men to meet me at the base of this tower*. There's a trail of footsteps in the snow down below and I believe I saw someone running into the woods just now. At this hour... it might just be our murderer."

* ((I'm assuming that we are, in fact, in a tower))

With that, Caron runs off to his quarters, located in the same wing of the castle. He returns shortly afterwards with a grappling hook in his hands, which he attaches to the window to climb down.

"If any of you people want to join me," he says, addressing everyone else still in the room. "consider yourself invited."

Climbing down: (take 10 for 14)

[V for Victory]

Jon looks out the window with his bow and arrow and shoots if he sees someone running away.

Perception: [roll0]
Attack: [roll1]
Damage:[roll2]

[npc revolution]

Mark strolls in wondering what he's missed this time. He notices the dead king and smirks to himself.
"What's gone on here then?"

[CyanYoshi]

"Thank you for the offer, but I would just slow you down in the dark. I'm neither a tracker or a fighter. My I suggest you check for a murder weapon while you chase whomever is out there. It isn't on the body and hopefully the murderer dropped it during the escape. With it, maybe a scryer can find our assassin. I'll search the room starting from what we assume, is they way the assassin left.

Cyan walks to the window and looks up.

Search [roll0]

[npc revolution]

"An assassin? Wow, hey look, it wasn't me... what's this? he makes either a search or spot check on the string in the corner
Search: [roll1]

[Deathslayer7]

woah woah. slow down. You guys are going to fast for me. :smallbiggrin: First off your alone in the room. Secondly, as the guards enter the room, they immediately draw their swords upon seeing you and advance menacingly.

any actions?

what? you guys are caught in the room with a murdered king and expect help from the guards? Espcially when you're the first on the scene to arrive? :smallamused:

[Deathslayer7]

V for Victory looks out the window and sees the figure runing into the woods. The shot falls well short, even at this elevated height.

By the time Cyan gets there, the figure is in the woods and out of sight. Mark offers his cryptic and sardonic answers as he checks out the string on the floor.

Search:[roll0]

He doesn't know what it could be though. And doesnt find anything odd about it.

It is at this point that the guards appear at the doorway. Swords drawn.

Cyan:

you notice no track marks leading up to the edge of the window, nor any marks inside the window. So it seems the assassin used the window as his escape route.

[npc revolution]

Mark picks up the string, figuring he could play detective later on using this as a clue, plus it's starting to look like he won't have access to the crime scene for much longer, perhaps he'll have to run away.

He holds his arms up in surrender and makes a diplomacy check 1d20-1, trying to use his position to stop the guards

Wait, hold on a sec, I am, was, his arcane advisor! Why would I kill him today when there's a feast going on?


OOC: Still doesn't seem to be working.

[CyanYoshi]

"I surrender also. Your King is dead. Whether or not I killed him is a discussion between me and your superiors. I will sit here quietly until your superiors arrive.

"There's not enough of you to escort us all away and control this location. You may as well guard us and this room at the same time."

Diplomacy

((@npc revolution. They die roll systems is [roll]1d20+z where you can replace 1, 20, and z with the proper numbers. In your case, it would be 1d20-1. Ignore the italicized in roll, it's to prevent the forum from making actual rolls.))

[V for Victory]

Jon tells the guards Spread out and find who did this. If we hurry we can catch the coward before he leaves the premise. Do as I say, I am a knight of his majesty and we do not have time for questions.

[Freshmeat]

what? you guys are caught in the room with a murdered king and expect help from the guards? Espcially when you're the first on the scene to arrive? :smallamused:

Hm, a fair point. :smallsmile:

"I, too, claim to have no part in this and will wait here until the Guard Captain arrives to sort this out. However, both this man" Caron says while motioning to Jon "and myself just witnessed a man running into the woods to the West, who may be connected to this murder somehow. Keep us here if you must, but I would suggest you send out a patrol to follow his tracks before the snow covers them up."

[Deathslayer7]

The guards seem unsure but don't attack at your willingness to cooperate. The apperent leader tells two other men to form groups and to check out these tracks they are talking about until then, you all are staying here. You're still welcome to do what you want though.

any actions?

[npc revolution]

Mark offers the head guard a drink from his waterskin.
"Don't worry, it's alcohol."

[Deathslayer7]

The guard shakes his head no at Mark's offer of alcohol.

[npc revolution]

"Ah, I get it. Not while you're on duty? That's rough.
Mark takes a short swig from the alco-skin.

[Deathslayer7]

A few minutes pass by and you all just stare about the room uneventful and the guards stare at you making sure you don't do anything funny.

You can hear footsteps coming down the hallway and in the doorway appears a well built man with muscles. His eyes immediately take in all of you, your positions, weapons, and surronding environment. The other guards salute and stad at attention as he enters. What happened here? he asks with a command of authority in his voice.

One of the guards speak up but he silences him with a hand and waits for your response.

[npc revolution]

I make a knowledge (local) check to see if I already know who this guard is.
[roll0]
I sure hope this roll works.:smallbiggrin:

[CyanYoshi]

"I am Cyan from the Kingdom of Aselis here on a diplomatic trade mission. I heard a disturbance and upon investigation found your King dead on the floor. I attempted to give your King any medical aid I could attempt, but he was dead before I had a chance. I have not disturbed the scene of the crime in any other way."
"As to the identity of the assassin, you only have my word that it is not I. I freely admit that negotiations have not gone well, but any adviser will tell you these things take time and it will take longer with a dead king. You may consider that a motive for assassination, but for the trouble, I would not agree. These two," continues Cyan while pointing at Caron and then Jon, "claim to have seen a figure from the window fleeing, but I cannot not collaborate that story nor believe it proves anyone's innocence. I cannot recall who was in the room before I got here as my focus was on your King, however I give you my word that I was not the first and no one has left this room since I entered."

((Which way is the King's body oriented in relation to the window? I assume since you mentioned a wound in his back that he's lying on his stomach? Also, you mentioned string in the opening description. How thick was this string and would my character recognize it as a bowstring?

Also, congrats NPC Revolution on a successful forum roll regardless if it beats the DC or not.))

[V for Victory]

Someone killed the king! we've gotta find him!!!

[Goonthegoof]

Galen paces around the room, trying to think of what else he could do to figure out more about the murder. I don't suppose you saw anyone suspicious around before the murder? he asks a guard.

[Freshmeat]

^ Hey, I already claimed green! :smallamused:

"I'll keep this short since Cyan covered most of the facts, but there is one very important thing he left out: one of the maids actually seems to have found the body first, as it were her screams that alerted everyone nearby."

[Deathslayer7]

Those that work under the King/been here a while will know that this is the Captain of the King's Guard. He's the second highest ranking officer (there is a General) but most of the time the General is out of town doing some sort of military operation, so guarding the King has been left mainly in Captain Tucker.

also this is a bad picture but consider straight up north in this post. Then consider the window to the West (<----) and the King's body lays North to South (with the head being at the South). At the North is also his chair from which it looks like he toppled out of, about 3-4 feet away from it.

As to whether you recognize the string, we'll see. You have yet to examine it. :smallamused:

Note - Please put your character's name at the top of your post, so I know who is who without having to go look it up. Thanks.

The Captain raises his hand to forestall any more arguments from Johnathon. Right now we need to calm down and take this by the book. You five are the most suspicious seeing you were here before us? How did you get here faster then my guards? And we are currently searching for the maid right now. he says, smoothly answering your guys' questions and expects answers in return.

[npc revolution]

Mark:
"look Cap'n, I was standing out in the hall when I heard the maid scream. I thought maybe his highness might be having one of his "special friends" over again. But then I saw all these people rushing into the room so I decided to check it out. I found these jokers."

He points at Jon, Galen, Cyan and Caron.

"And that's all I know about the subject, may I go?"

[Freshmeat]

"Very well. I understand that the circumstances make us the most obvious suspects, although I'd like to add that the maid is perhaps the most suspicious of all, being the only one who wasn't just simply present at the crime scene before the guards arrived, but was present at the crime scene before any of us arrived, and actually left the crime scene to boot."

"With that being said, I was in the library in the West wing when I heard the cries that someone was murdered. I followed the direction of the sound, through the corridor that leads up to the hall just outside this room and ended up here. I didn't see any of the guards until these two men arrived."

Since I figured I'll be doing the following at one point or another anyway:

Knowledge (local) to get some basic information about my fellow suspects (namely, what is their function, do they live in the castle or were they just passing though -- basic things like that).
Take 10 for 11.

Hm, what should I roll to determine what I saw/remember from the maid? I assume I at least got a brief look at her (or I wouldn't know it was a maid). I'm not so much concerned with the look as is, but rather if there's anything I recall that might hint at foul play. That is to say, if I remember there being something 'off' about the maid's appearance that might hint at an illusion. Or, for that matter, a disguise.

I'd do the same for the Wood Man, but I'm guessing I'd get a -30 modifier because of the distance or something. :smalltongue:

[Goonthegoof]

I heard shouting and ran straight here, nothing odd about that Galen replies.

[V for Victory]

Jon
I am a knight, It's my job to be where the baddies are with my weapon drawn.

Pick A different colour, magenta is mine

[Goonthegoof]

So what about the man who climbed out the window? Is anyone here good at following tracks?

[CyanYoshi]

Cyan

"I was resting in one of the alcoves in the hallway when I heard a yell and came to investigate. Knowing what happens in this country among the court is part of being a diplomat. I do not know how I managed to arrive before any of the guards, but that is a question for your guards. I came upon the body of the king already slain. The wound in the back would suggest assassination. The manner of assassination, based on the wound in the back, the absence of a weapon, and the string on the floor would suggest a trap of some sort. If this is indeed the case, then we are no more likely to be guilty than anyone else."

[Deathslayer7]

The captain listens to you all intently. At the mention of a string he asks What string? And while you may not have done anything wrong, you were in the wrong place at the wrong time. You should have stayed with the other guests down in the great hall. He turns his head at the sound of approaching feet.

A guard hustles into view. Captain. We found strange tracks in the snow leading into the forest. We cannot identify it though. The captain frowns at this comment, unsure of what to do.

[npc revolution]

Mark smirks while the Captain's back is turned, "what string?" priceless.

"I could lower someone down onto the snow using magic if you like. It would save you getting out of breath, at least.":smallamused:

[V for Victory]

Sir, I have done nothing wrong and to prove so to you I will help in anyway I can to find and skewer the men who did this

[Deathslayer7]

to clarify: npc rev are you holding the string or did you put it away?

[npc revolution]

I put in my pocket

[CyanYoshi]

Cyan

"I'm sorry, I didn't catch your name," Cyan indicates towards Caron, "but by your estimate, how high up from the ground is that window?"

To Deathslayer 7
Here is my relevant roll
[roll0]

[Goonthegoof]

So, does anyone have the ability to track? We probably want to find where those tracks go before they disappear.

I have enough wisdom to do a decent untrained check, but I didn't exactly have a heap of feats to work with so I didn't get track.

[Freshmeat]

"The name's Caron La'crotha," Caron says with a friendly nod to Cyan. "I've been in the employ of the King for only a handful of years, most of which I've spent on the castle grounds here as a training instructor and official liaison. A diplomat, if you will, much like yourself."

Caron turns to address the captain.
"With your permission, sir, would you object to us accompanying you as we search for clues or follow those tracks? An extra pair of eyes could always come in handy, and now that you and your men are here we wouldn't be able to cause any harm if we indeed had something to do this with foul murder."

@ DS7
Do we know Mark put the piece of string in his pocket? Failing that, are we aware that the piece of string we saw earlier when we came in is now gone? Because I doubt Caron would be okay with someone withholding evidence for as-of-yet inscrutable reasons.

Also, could you respond to my questions/checks here (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7923683&postcount=32)?

[Deathslayer7]

@everyone: yes you saw Mark put the string in his pocket.

npc rev:

you notice Cyan trying to take the string from your pockets but smoothly step away.


cyan:

you try to take the string but he spots you right away and takes a step back


freshmeat:

a check of 11 wont get you much. You know they were all here for one reason or another and that everyone is/was/might still be staying in the castle for the King's feast. As to the maid, there was no illusion that you could tell of from the brief glimpse you got of her as she ran away.


diplo roll: [roll0]

[Deathslayer7]

The Captain seems to hesitate at Caron's request but then finally nods. Colonel! Take some men along with you and follow those tracks into the woods. I want a full report of what happened! And take these five with you.

A man salutes nearby and motions for you to leave with him.

You guys can get anything you want now before you leave.

[npc revolution]

I don't bother to pick anything up on the way out.
@Cyan
I shoot a suspicious glance at Cyan and ask quietly: "You interested in my string?"
Both Cyan and DK7 can read this spoiler legitamately

[Deathslayer7]

i meant before you head outside. :smallsmile:

[npc revolution]

dk7
I do the above on the way out, while people are gathering other things.

[V for Victory]

Jon mounts his horse and follows the gaurd

[CyanYoshi]

Cyan

"If that is your desire, I shall gather a few items and meet your guards at the gate," Cyan told the Captain. With that he hurries out of the room after Mark.

npc rev:
Cyan whispers to Mark, "I'm more interested in your interest with that item. I hope we can work out a mutually beneficial arrangement."

[npc revolution]

Mark changes his mind and decides to sweep for magic in the murder-room.
*cast Detect Magic facing from the door, into the room.*
10% fizzle chance due to armour.

@DS7
Also, these are my prepared spells for today, I forgot to pick them earlier:smallredface:, I'll stop cheating now.

0- prestidigitation, detect magic, message, ghost sound
1- silent image, feather fall
2- bears endurance

[Goonthegoof]

The only thing I really need is my companion I suppose. She's in her room at the moment, but if there's a murderer on the loose I'd probably like some protection.

So where are we all at the moment?

[Deathslayer7]

On the way to the forest.

Cyan and Mark argue for a bit out in the hall. Goon goes to get her animal companion. You all see its a gorilla. Jonathon gets his mount from the stables as well. Soon enough, a party of guards gather around the forest. There's at least a half dozen guards waiting for you. The Colonel is waiting as well to lead you all into it.

You guys ready? he barks

[Freshmeat]

"Ready when you are." Caron says, eager to catch up to whoever ran off into the woods so they could get some answers out of him or her.

npc revolution:
Caron takes Mark aside for a moment and says: "What's the deal with that piece of string you took? Regicide is not a matter to be taken lightly, and removing a possible piece of evidence from the room might get you in more trouble than its worth."

[V for Victory]

Jon draws his bow and says Lets track down this coward.

[Deathslayer7]

The Colonel grunts in response. Don't none of ya try to run. I'm under orders to kill you if you do. Come on then. he says, and leads his horse into the woods.

Those of you who do not have horses are given some.

You guys follow the partially covered tracks into the forest. It's slow going since the Tracker of the Party is making sure that he is following the right tracks. After about 20 minutes into the forest, the group stops. The tracker seems a bit puzzled and is scratching his head.

You are currently in a 20 ft clearing with a small tree nearby.

The track's stop here in the middle of the clearing.

[npc revolution]

@Freshmeat
"I know that, I thought we were all gonna get blamed and thrown in the dungeons. You know how quick the guards are to convict people. Anyway, here's the string, as an act of good faith. I wouldn't hand it in though, we can probably do a better job of figuring this out than the guards can."
Mark hands over the string.

Also, I think Cyan's involved. He tried to steal the string off me back there, and he was trying to make deals with me just now. Don't look now, but shtuff just got real."

[npc revolution]

I also cast detect magic with still spell for the clearing.

[V for Victory]

Jon stares angrily at the tracks for a moment and then says What do we do now?

[npc revolution]

"I'll check to see whether any magic is in use here or not. You guys look around here, and don't run off, the assassin could still be here."

[Deathslayer7]

@npc:

you detect medium transmutation magic in the woods around you. You can definitely sense two different sources and possibly a third. It is nearby. At least within 200 feet.

[CyanYoshi]

Cyan

Cyan scans the tops of the trees. "Mage, I don't suppose you can illuminate this area and the trees a bit more? Maybe the assassin is hiding in the treetops. Maybe this is where we're meant to be ambushed by mercenaries. Either way, I hate wandering around blind."

Spot: [roll0]

((What kind of trees surround this clearing? How far apart are the trees? Would it be easy to disappear around the back of one or hide among the branches? Are they strong enough to climb?))

[Deathslayer7]

At all: the first trees are about 20 feet away with more thicker trees being 10 feet away from those. Yes it would be asy to dissapear behind one and yes the branches are climbable.

cyan:
you see two men hiding behind two different trees on the opposite sides of the clearing. They are trying to remain stealthy. You see another one ahead of ahead of you lieing in the snow behind a tree, light snow on top of him.

[Freshmeat]

npc revolution:
Caron takes the piece of string and nods understandingly. "I hear you. Getting implicated into something like this is pretty low on my to-do list as well, and this guard captain doesn't look like the sharpest tool in the shed. He might jump to conclusions."
Caron inspects the piece of string for a moment, and then hands it back.
"All the same, I think you'd better hold on to it. If it's not important, there's no harm done. If it is... well, we'll see about that when we cross that bridge."

DS7
Sense Motive on Mark's explanation: [roll0]

Caron crouches down to inspect the tracks as well, and then looks up. For a moment, he seems pensive, but then joins some of the rest in searching the immediate vicinity for any clues.
Perception [roll1]

[CyanYoshi]

Cyan

Cyan draws his rapier and urges his mount forward in a slow trot.

@DS7:
Getting ever closer to the hidden body in the snow, Cyan prepares to impale the unsuspecting person. He is ready though, in case of any movement or sound, to trample the prone person and ride to safety than risk getting caught in the open alone. Midnight isn't any better armored than Cyan and neither appreciates the wrong end of blades and arrows.

Attack Roll (One-Handed Rapier): [roll0]

[V for Victory]

Jon draws his bow and readies an action to shoot if Cyan is attacked by whatever he is approaching with his weapon drawn

[npc revolution]

"I didn't prepare for lighting forests today, but this ought to make you tougher."
I cast Bears Endurance on Cyan.

"Oh, and there's two or three sets of transmutation magic at work here, stronger than anything I can cast."

[Deathslayer7]

@ Freshmeat:

you also see two people hiding behind trees on the opposite side of the clearing.


at this point as Mark casts his spell on Cyan and Cyan moves forward to attack the person laying in snow they move into action as well.

We'll need initiative now.

DM only spoiler

B1 [roll0]
B2 [roll1]
B3 [roll2]
B4 [roll3]
B5 [roll4]
B6 [roll5]
B7 [roll6]
B8 [roll7]
G1 [roll8]
G2 [roll9]
G3 [roll10]
G4 [roll11]
G5 [roll12]
G6 [roll13]

[CyanYoshi]

Cyan

Initiative: [roll0]

((DS7: I believe you mean to say Cyan in your post. Jon is the V for Victory's character that is preparing to launch an arrow))

[npc revolution]

Mark gets out his rapier
initiative: [roll0]

[Deathslayer7]

Cyan

Initiative: [roll0]

((DS7: I believe you mean to say Cyan in your post. Jon is the V for Victory's character that is preparing to launch an arrow))

fixed. sorry. :smallredface:

[Deathslayer7]

Initiative Order:

dm only still:

B8/B7/B3
G5
B6/B2
G2/G3
Cyan
B5
Mark
G1/G4
B1/B4
G6

[Freshmeat]

Initiative: [roll0]

[V for Victory]

Initative: [roll0]

[Deathslayer7]

did we lose a person? :smallconfused:

[Deathslayer7]

Intiative order:

Caron/Jon
B8/B7/B3
G5
Goon
B6/B2
G2/G3
Cyan
B5
Mark
G1/G4
B1/B4
G6

you guys can go first. I believe we lost Goon. If she doesn't post soon i'll replace her.

Also do you guys want battle maps or no? I can do them if it's preferred. I know i didn't quite clearly explain the area.

[Goonthegoof]

We didn't lose Goon, somehow I missed this game when I was scrolling down the Ongoing Games list. Sorry about that, should have just clicked subscribe in the first place.

Initiative: [roll0]

[Deathslayer7]

good to know. :smallsmile:

[Freshmeat]

((OOC: A battle grid or something might be handy, yes.))

Caron looks oddly at some of the hidden figures in the bush for a moment and recognizes the potential threat as he sees them reaching for what appear to be weapons. Whoever they were, they probably were up to no good, setting up this sort of ambush far removed from prying eyes.

While shouting a warning cry to his comrades, Caron draws his sword and immediately rushes forward, plowing through the snow, intending to stop them before they can take anyone by surprise.

Attack: [roll0] (charging, attacking with shield)
Damage: [roll1]

Free Trip Attempt (Shield Charge) [if the previous attack hits]:
Strength Check: [roll2]

[V for Victory]

Our brave knight draws two arrows and lets them fly into the same foe his ally so bravely charges at

Full Attack using rapid shot feat

Attack:[roll0]
Damage:[roll1]

Attack:[roll2]
Damage:[roll3]

[Deathslayer7]

apoligies for the long wait. I'll get a map up tonight. Been kind of busy. :smallsigh:

[Deathslayer7]

Battle Map:

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa125/death_slayer7/ForestBattle-1.jpg


Jon you have the option of attacking B1 or B2. I hope you can understand where you are at.

Z= Gaurds
B= Bandits
C=Colonel
Cy=Cyan
Ca=Caron
G= Galen
J=Jon
M=Mark

edit: there's a 1 on top of the J so its kind of hard to read. Sorry. I'll get rid of it when i do the next update.

[V for Victory]

I'll attack B2

[Deathslayer7]

Caron charges the nearest bandit and swings at him, but the snow slows his movement for the bandit to dodge the blade. Jon isn't as nice. Two arrows pelt straight into the bandit staggering him but not dropping him. He looks wounded though., badly.

As the commotion goes on up front, more commotion goes on in the back. From the side tracks appear in the snow but no people. There's crys of pain as guards are stabbed in sensitive areas and cough up blood. Two bandits appear out of thin air a moment later. Another bandit (B3) moves behind Cyan to help flank him and tries to go for a kidney but the snow also doesnt work in his favor.

The guard that got stabbed in the gut retaliates with a weak strike that hits but doesn't have much power into it. It's at this point that the Colonel shouts Ambush!

It is Goon's turn now.

and to keep things flowing, you may all post your actions so we're not waiting for everyone.

Battle Map:

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa125/death_slayer7/ForestBattle1.jpg


No looky spoiler:

B7 13/16
G3 6/19
G5 7/19
B2 1/16

[Freshmeat]

Unperturbed by his ineffective initial attack, Caron swings his longsword up and brings it down on his foe in a powerful arc.

Attack (longsword): [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

[Goonthegoof]

Galen runs straight at b3 and swings at it with his sickle
[roll0] vs AC and [roll1] damage if it hits.

At Galen's command, his monkey clambers forward and takes a swing at the bandit Galen attacked
touch attack [roll2] vs AC and [roll3] damage if it hits.

[npc revolution]

Mark casts Ghost Sound next to B3's right ear in an attempt to disorientate.
The sound is equal to that of 12 humans screeching loudly.

[roll0] if this is a 1 the spell fails due to armour.

[V for Victory]

Jon Fires two arrows at B3 an he maneuvers his horse three square to the right and two back

Attack: [roll0]

Damage: [roll1]

Attack: [roll2]

Damage: [roll3]

[CyanYoshi]

Cyan

Midnight, Cyan's steed, rears on his hind legs and kicks B1.

Two Hooves (+4 melee (+1d4+3))
Attack Roll: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]
Attack Roll: [roll2]
Damage: [roll3]

In the same motion, Cyan tries to use the momentum to swing at B3.

Fight with Warhorse
Ride Check (DC 10): [roll4]

Attack with Rapier
Attack Roll: [roll5]
Damage: [roll6]

[Deathslayer7]

Galen and his animal companion charge the bandit and ironically the bandit is afraid of the monkey more. And with good reason as it lands a solid punch on the bandit.

The bandit fights back against caron and scores a solid hit on his arm leaving a wound (D:5). Another bandit appears out of thin air after stabbing a guard in the back and a cry of pain. The two guards retaliate one completely missing but the other hits.

Cyan attacks the leader of the group and successfully gets two kicks in with his horse before swinging and clipping him with his rapier as well.

A bolt whizzing past Jon's ear alerts him to a bandit in the trees above with a crossbow.

Mark's spell causes the bandit to **** his head to the side in slight pain. Two other guards retaliate against the bandits scoring hits on them as well. The leader tries to attack Cyan but fails miserably. Mark is not as lucky as a bolt strikes him in the back (D:17).

The last guard attempts to hit a bandit but it is deflected by his armor.

End of Round 1.

Intiative order:

Caron/Jon
B8/B7/B3
G5
Goon
B6/B2
G2/G3
Cyan
B5
Mark
G1/G4
B1/B4
G6


no looky:

B7 7/16
G3 6/19
G5 7/19
B2 1/16
B1 7/22
G2 1/16
B3 5/16


map will be updated when i get home, wont be for a good 8 hours though.

Cyan: rolled for crit confirm and assumed you attacked B1 as well as B3 is too far away to get to without provoking an AoO from B1.

[CyanYoshi]

Cyan

Crit Confirm
Attack Roll: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

[Deathslayer7]

sorry guys. I've been busy. Test today and monday. No map update, but I can tell you where they are at. On one Cyan/Caron/Galen each.

Two in the trees above.

3 on the guards.

[Freshmeat]

Hoping to deal with his foe quickly, Caron waits for an opportune moment, a perceived weakness in his opponent's defense and then strongly thrusts his sword forward.

Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

[V for Victory]

Jon uses a full attack to fire two arrows at the coward who fired at him with the crossbow

Attack#1: [roll0]

Damage#1:[roll1]

Attack#2: [roll2]

Damage#2:[roll3]

[CyanYoshi]

Cyan

Cyan continues to do what seems to be working.

Two Hooves (+4 melee (+1d4+3))
Attack Roll: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]
Attack Roll: [roll2]
Damage: [roll3]

In the same motion, Cyan tries to use the momentum to swing with his rapier.

Fight with Warhorse
Ride Check (DC 10): [roll4]

Attack with Rapier
Attack Roll: [roll5]
Damage: [roll6]

[Goonthegoof]

Galen and his companion both attack the bandit next to Galen:
Galen [roll0] vs AC [roll1] damage
Monkey [roll2] vs AC and [roll3]

[npc revolution]

Mark moves backwards two squares, this is not a battle for him.

He also casts a silent image of a wall between himself and where he's just been. Perhaps they'll think he transmuted a real wall.

armour fizzle check:[roll0]

[Deathslayer7]

sorry to keep you waiting guys. I've been busy. A lot.

test+essay last thursday. test mon. Project due tues. And now a test + project due thurs.

I'll will get an update in tomorrow but no map update.

sorry for the long wait and I apolgize for the slow pace. It will pick up.