Deeplyn Fortress

[Leinad]

The armies of Senzycul and Cypratene that were once stationed to combat the threat within Deeplyn fortress have been forced to move on to face a fiercer battle with the nation of Mallundona and Antion. Mallundona and Antion have yet to combine their efforts, but the possibility looms and this would be devastating for the forces of good. Cypratene(neutral) was founded as a refuge for the wars that had raged between the nation of Antion and Senzycul(good), it normally does not raise it's armies to actively combat against the forces of Chaos(Antion) and Evil(Mallundona) except in times of great need as it often proves to be more neutral good rather than pure neutral.

As you've ventured through the Aldmere forest you've passed more than a few caravans heading south and on their way to Cypratene. You've heard tale that the Tsol'aa village a rather peaceful nation of flying elves has received several attacks from the fortress of Deeplyn. You are now making your way through the Aldmere forest to the Tsol'aa village.

[Koury]

Fayne (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=199389) presses on, eager to reach her destination.

[Leinad]

Fayne continues to trek through the tropical forest (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/95/Tropical_forest.JPG) hearing the sounds of the various wildlife that inhabits the area. Once and again she spots humanoid creatures flying above, they tend to stick to altitudes matching the tops of the trees.

As she nears, where the she was told the village resides she sees only trees. The path continues to the north, but she's almost certain she would have arrived by now.

[Koury]

Fayne looks up, trying to see what is flying above her and, more importiantly, if they seem threatening.

She also looks around in general for any clue that may point to her have gone off track.

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If she sees nothing, she simply continues following the trail, keeping an eye out for some sign she is headed in the correct direction.

[Leinad]

Upon looking up she is able to see the village she is looking for. The Tsol'aa themselves are the creatures she had seen darting above. The dwellings are incorporated into the canopy so well that if you weren't looking for them you'd miss them completely.

However, upon seeing the armed warrior enter their forest the Tsol'aa have their archers ready and poised to strike her down with the famed Tsol'aa longbows. One amongst them steps forth now that she is aware of them and calls down to Fayne, "What is your business here, child?"

[Koury]

I'm here investigating rumors. I've heard that Dun fortress has attacked this town on multiple occasions and I've come to find out why. Perhaps you can help me, or help me find someone who can?

[roll0]

[Leinad]

"Tis not rumors, come child and join us, we will tell you all about it." The leader signals to his men and they lower a ladder that extends its way into the canopy.

"Once the orc Vu'kub moved into the fortress, he has taken upon himself the title of baron and all manner of monstrous beasts have been plaguing the valley of Deeplyn and further still into our Aldmere forest. The armies of Cypratene were able to keep many of the beasts at bay, but a larger threat looms for them now which leaves us practically defenseless. Our village has been attacked on numerous occasions, so we have little to offer in the way of reward. Except, perhaps the fortress itself... but you'd need to thwart the orc baron. He is an evil one indeed, there are tales that those who fall in the jungle valley of Deeplyn are found to rise again, attacking those they once called friends. If you are up to the task we can mark the way for you." He looks to you awaiting your answer.

[Koury]

So, some orc took over the fort and started causing trouble and now that the military is occupied with other things hes began raiding towns? Well now you've got me in a vendetta type of mood. Show me the way.

[Leinad]

"You are indeed a brave one, thinking you can succeed where an entire army could not. Anyhow, continue on the path further north. Once you pass the lake the trail will begin to steepen and it'll bend back and forth before you are able to reach the trail descending into the valley. You'll need to make your way through the jungle for a short bit before climbing once more to the steep the fortress rests upon looking over the valley. Be aware that their are three towers with lookouts constantly posted. You may yet find a way in without being spotted, but I am not sure what path that might be."

Once again they lower the ladder for you.

"Good luck child, we pray you succeed where armies could not."

[Koury]

Three watchtowers, eh? What do you know about them? What is guarding them? How do they communicate? Would attacking them be viable? Or even useful?

After her conversation with the winged elfs, she sets off north, along the described path.

[Leinad]

"My men have only flown above it, we dare not risk being attacked by what resides within the fortress. A safe bet, however would be any number of orcs loyal to the baron."

Fayne makes her way on the path as described by the flying elf. Once in the jungle, however, she is soon surprised as a jaguar leaps out of the trees biting at her neck and swiping its claws across her body. The jaguar now has the taste of Fayne's blood in its mouth and has successfully torn into her shoulder.

It beat your listen check and surprised you.
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The jaguar is directly behind you.

Looks like you're taking 6 damage. For the record, it's 21 on move silently beat your 9

[Koury]

Wondering if the jaguar was more evil than usual, more hungry than usual or just plain more stupid than usual, Fayne begins combat.

[roll0]

[Leinad]

The jaguar, catching Fayne by surprise, continued it's attack by trying to grab hold of Fayne.


Grapple
[roll0]
If grapple is successful jaguar gets to rake Fayne twice.
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Improved Grab (Ex)

To use this ability, a leopard must hit with its bite attack. It can then attempt to start a grapple as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity. If it wins the grapple check, it establishes a hold and can rake.

[Koury]

Fayne tries to pry herself from the jaguars jaws.

[roll0]

She is unable, however, and the jaguar tears into her with its claws, dealing 4 damage.

[Leinad]

The jaguar continues to tear at Fayne, shaking her violently.


Grapple
[roll0]
If grapple is successful jaguar gets to rake Fayne twice.
[roll1]
[roll2]
[roll3]
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[Koury]

Fayne twists her body, creating momentum and causing the jaguars grip on her to loosen.

Standard: [roll0]

Free of its grasp, she steps back and takes a defensive stance.

Move: 5 ft step back
Swift: Stance of Clarity vs jaguar (+2 AC)

[Leinad]

The taste of Fayne's blood in it's mouth entices the jaguar to attack the girl once more. It lunges at her with its teeth bared looking to grab her somewhere near the upper torso.


[roll0]
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If successful, Grappling as a free action
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Also, please roll an extra 1d20 *evilgrin*
BTW, I find it slightly amusing that you only beat the grapple by 1.

[Koury]

Fayne tries to pull her arm out of the jaguars mouth.

[roll0]

[Koury]

[roll0]

Assuming that roll doesn't affect me:

Fayne, finally able to go on the offense, attacks.

Swift: Switch into Punishing Stance (+1d6; -2 AC)
Standard: Mountain Hammer Strike (+2d6)

[roll1]
[roll2] + [roll3]

[Leinad]

Breaking free of the large cat, Fayne finally gets a chance to return the favor and sends her Scythe deep into the belly of the jaguar. It falls to the ground in a heap. However, as she does so she spots the jaguar's mate just a short distance away, it being drawn by the smell of blood that was spilled. The beast runs at Fayne only a small 15 ft away before Fayne is able to react.

The beast is closing in on Fayne, what does she do?

I think it's safe to say your 11 without bonuses beats the jaguars 10 with bonuses

[Koury]

Seeing the new jaguar enter the fray and the old one falls, Fayne presses her advantage, charging the beast.

Full-round action: Battle Leader's Charge (Charge, +10 damage)

[roll0]
[roll1] + [roll2]

[Leinad]

The jaguar is particularly lithe and slips past Fayne's scythe and makes a leap of its own at her shoulder biting into it drawing blood.



[roll0]
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If successful, Grappling as a free action
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rake - (1d20+6)[15]
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[Koury]

Not this time!

[roll0]

[Leinad]

Fayne, now expecting the jaguar's attempt to grab hold of her is able to kick the jaguar off of her.

[Koury]

Fayne draws her scythe into the air, flourishes, and swings once again.

Move: Do a little dance
Standard: Spill a little blood
[roll0]
[roll1] + [roll2]
Swift: Recover Maneuvers tonight

[Leinad]

Fayne puts a large gash into the jaguars side, it is severely injured and begins to scamper off back into the jungle dripping blood along the way.

1200xp, congrats!

Fayne reaches a crest in the trail allowing her to overlook the valley and is finally able to get a glimpse of the fortress ahead.

http://dunfortress

Darkness begins to descend on the valley, making the trail ahead much harder to see. Still about half a day's journey ahead

hrm...I'll have to get that image to you another way.

[Koury]

Fayne, seeing the beast driven off, drops out of her offensive stance, though she keeps her weapon out, mostly using it as a walking stick.

She takes a second to look her wounds over and decides to keep going.

As she crests the hill, she looks around, attempting to spot the watchtowers she was told of.

If she can see them, she takes a mental note of the path that keeps her furthest from them and takes it.

If not, she presses onward toward the fort anyway.

[Leinad]

Deeplyn Fortress is nestled between the shoulders of the Vashnar mountains resting upon a plateau that rises above the jungle floor. There are three watch towers visible to you and a couple buildings each marks a corner in the fortress wall, roughly in the shape of a pentagon. The first two towers are on either side of the southern wall a gate is visible between them. Another two entrances are visible between the wall that stretches from the southwest tower to the tower marking the western corner. Of note, the greatest distance between towers is found on the southwestern wall. It's harder to make out but you think you can see an additional gate on the wall stretching from the southeast tower and the building marking the eastern corner. The final building is in the middle to the north marking the northernmost corner of the pentagon.

As darkness descends Fayne takes the westernmost route and reaches a point where she can climb up the rock face a distance of about 50 ft. or she can head further east to where a trail leads into the southwestern wall of the fortress.

[Koury]

Fayne decides climbing will be the better of the options and begins removing her armor, storing it in her pack.

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5 checks, 10 ft per check. Fail by 1-4 means no movement, fail by 5+ means I fall. Extra checks made, just in case.

[Leinad]

Placing the DC at 18 since I've moved the fortress to a different environment. (Originally it was set at 30 due to the addition of an icy and slippery mount.)
Climb - (1d20+10)[21] at 10 ft
Climb - (1d20+10)[12] Fall 10 ft.
Climb - (1d20+10)[19] at 10 ft
Climb - (1d20+10)[23] at 20 ft.
Climb - (1d20+10)[18] at 30 ft.
Climb - (1d20+10)[16] at 30 ft.
Climb - (1d20+10)[30] at 40 ft.


At 30 ft, you find a small hollow that might allow for some shelter.. or you could continue the climb.

[Koury]

[roll0]
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[Leinad]

Fayne reaches the top feeling quite exhausted from both the climb and the fight with the two jaguars. She looks up to the walls and judges them to be about 35 ft up and the tower appears to be about 45 feet up. As she is judging the height of the fortress she is able to spy an orc pacing the wall and at least two more within the tower itself watching out for intruders. She can barely see the second tower as it hides behind a piece of mountain that juts up through the plateau.


Exhausted

An exhausted character moves at half speed and takes a -6 penalty to Strength and Dexterity. After 1 hour of complete rest, an exhausted character becomes fatigued. A fatigued character becomes exhausted by doing something else that would normally cause fatigue.

[Koury]

Fayne begins looking around for a suitibly hidden spot to camp down for the night. Assuming she can find one, she rests.

If all goes well, she spends the next day hidden, watching as best she can, trying to get a feel for the general numbers of her opposition. She also notes shift patterens, if possible. She plans on moving in after night falls.

[Leinad]

Fayne is able to find a suitable hiding spot behind the bit of mountain that pokes up through the edge of the plateau. In addition, to the cover it provides from the orcs watchful eyes on the watchtower it also provides some shade as she rests during the day. Her, being mindful of the enemy presence is able to wake from time to time and notice that during the daytime, one or two orcs stand miserably on the tower roof, squinting in the sunlight, while the rest of the orcs sleep inside the towers. At night, two more watchful sentries man each tower and the rest of the orcs can be found anywhere within the towers, on the walls, or as she'd assume in one of the buildings or courtyard. At least one sergeant patrols the walls during the daytime, keeping the guards on their toes.

Nightfall has descended once more and the extra set of sentries have taken their place within the towers. An orc sergeant dutifully patrols the walls keeping his orc in line.

[Koury]

Careful to stay out of any lights, and at least 50 feet from the walls, Fayne walks the outside of the fort, looking for potential entry points. She takes no chances, going so far as to leave her armor in her pack.

Take 20: Hide (22)
Take 20: Move Silently (22)

I feel now is a good time to point out Spot gets a -1/10' penalty. :smallcool:

[Leinad]

Each tower has three levels: a ground floor, a middle floor, and a top floor or roof. Built to house active guards for the keep. The ground and second floor areas each have arrow slits that look outside the keep, and the top floor is protected by a crenelated wall (but no roof ). There are two gates on the western side and neither of them look like they have seen much use lately. A wooden cart filled with decaying materials sits near the gate nearest the tower in the south-west corner. Fayne continues to go unnoticed by the orcs within the tower.

[Koury]

Fayne moves up to the decaying material, equips her armor, sets the material alight and quickly moves back into the shadows.

She is waiting to see how many respond to the flames. She is careful to stay at least 60 feet from the flame.

[Leinad]

If Fayne wanted to attract attention, she certainly did it! With the eruption of flame she is able to see commotion coming from both towers on the western side. Two orcs, remain stationed in the tower closest with arrows ready on the second floor arrow slits. Seven orcs have responded to the fire to investigate, and one of them is yelling out orders to have the fire extinguished. While he sends another two to scout out the western side of the plateau.


[roll0]
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I'm assuming they would have travelled 30 ft before they get their chance to roll.

[Koury]

As they come within 20 feet of Fayne, she makes her move. She is also in her offensive stance (Punishing Stance).

Surprise Round
Standard: [roll0] vs Flatfooted AC.
[roll1] + [roll2]

[roll3]

[Leinad]

The orc didn't even see what was coming with the brightness of the fire already affecting his seeing. He was torn down swiftly. The second orc looked up with a grunt surprised to see his companion lying bloodied on the ground.

[roll0]

In the fat chance that the orc beats you in initiative

[roll1] [roll2]
Too bad, you get to strike first!

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[Koury]

Fayne trys to end this swiftly.

[roll0]

Standard: Mountain Hammer Strike
[roll1] vs FF AC
[roll2] + [roll3]

[Leinad]

One orc spots his fallen comrades and the reason for their fall. He alerts the sergeant who then sends another three coming your way. He also orders the orcs within the tower to open fire.

The orcs let loose a few shots in your direction, but miss completely.

[roll0]
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Still somewhat blinded by the fire, the orcs choose to walk a steady pace towards you and advance 30 ft. on your figure.

[Koury]

Fayne, realizing they have spotted her, does the only logical thing she can do.

Full-round Action: Battle Leader's Charge
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[roll1] + [roll2]

EDIT: Minimum damage.

EDIT2: Yay stats.

Stats: Fayne (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=199389) Female CG Human Warblade
Level 4, Init +6, Speed 30ft (20 ft)
HP 27/42
AC 15 (+2 Dex; +5 Armor; -2 Stance), Touch 10, Flat-footed 13
Saves Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +2
Base Attack Bonus +4
+1 Scythe +8 (+4 BAB; +3 Str; +1 MW) 2d4+5 (x4)
Masterwork Breastplate +5 Armor; -3 ACP
No Shield
Abilities Str 17, Dex 14, Con 16, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 10
Condition/Effects Punishing Stance (-2 AC; +1d6 damage)
Senses Spot: +0; Listen: +0; Search: +2
Location Surrounded by orcs.


Sublime Way
Warblade
5 Known - 4 Readied - 2 Stances
~*~*~
{table=head] Maneuver | School | Type | Level | Status | Effect
Moment of Perfect Mind | Diamond | Counter | 1 | Not Readied | Concentration replaces Will save.
Sapphire Nightmare Blade | Diamond | Strike | 1 | Readied | Concentration vs AC; success means FF and +1d6
Steel Wind | Iron | Strike | 1 | Readied | Attack two opponents.
Mountain Hammer Strike | Stone | Strike | 2 | Used | +2d6 damage; ignore DR and hardness.
Battle Leader's Charge | White | Strike | 2 | Used | Charge; negate AoOs, gain +10 damage..[/table]
~*~*~
{table=head] Stance | School | Level | Active | Effect
Punishing Stance | Iron | 1 | Yes | +1d6 damage; -2 AC.
Stance of Clarity | Diamond | 1 | No | +2 AC vs chosen opponent; -2 vs others.[/table]

[Leinad]

Fayne cuts down the first orc in twain as she charges forward with her Scythe. The next orc roars as it moves in to attack followed closely by the third. Another two shots fly from within the tower.

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*note, they did not move in to flank you. Instead they are simply adjacent.

[Koury]

Fayne, in bad shape now after taking a blow from the archer and orc, tries to quickly drop the two near her.

Standard: Steel Wind
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[roll3]
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Swift: Change stance to Stance of Clarity vs the close orc.
Move: 5 ft step back
Free: Designate close orc as Dodge target.

Stats: Fayne (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=199389) Female CG Human Warblade
Level 4, Init +6, Speed 30ft (20 ft)
HP 10/42
AC 15 (+2 Dex; +5 Armor; -2 Stance), Touch 10, Flat-footed 13
Saves Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +2
Base Attack Bonus +4
+1 Scythe +8 (+4 BAB; +3 Str; +1 MW) 2d4+5 (x4)
Masterwork Breastplate +5 Armor; -3 ACP
No Shield
Abilities Str 17, Dex 14, Con 16, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 10
Condition/Effects Stance of Clarity (19 AC vs close orc); Dodge (20 AC vs close orc)
Senses Spot: +0; Listen: +0; Search: +2
Location Surrounded by orcs.


Sublime Way
Warblade
5 Known - 4 Readied - 2 Stances
~*~*~
{table=head] Maneuver | School | Type | Level | Status | Effect
Moment of Perfect Mind | Diamond | Counter | 1 | Not Readied | Concentration replaces Will save.
Sapphire Nightmare Blade | Diamond | Strike | 1 | Readied | Concentration vs AC; success means FF and +1d6
Steel Wind | Iron | Strike | 1 | Used | Attack two opponents.
Mountain Hammer Strike | Stone | Strike | 2 | Used | +2d6 damage; ignore DR and hardness.
Battle Leader's Charge | White | Strike | 2 | Used | Charge; negate AoOs, gain +10 damage..[/table]
~*~*~
{table=head] Stance | School | Level | Active | Effect
Punishing Stance | Iron | 1 | No | +1d6 damage; -2 AC.
Stance of Clarity | Diamond | 1 | Yes | +2 AC vs chosen opponent; -2 vs others.[/table]

[Leinad]

The blaze at the cart was now nearly under control.

Fayne swung her Scythe in a broad arc to gain some distance from the orcs, as she does so the Scythe glances off the armor of the first, but finds its way in to the neck of the second dropping the bloodied and headless orc into a heap on the ground. Tis' a small comfort as the orc raises his falchion above his head ready to strike her down.

The orc sergeant bellows an order into the tower that pulls the watchmen away from their post.

[roll0]
[roll1]

[Koury]

Fayne keeps her guard up as she swings again, keeping one eye on what is happening by the cart.

Standard: [roll0]
[roll1] + [roll2]
Swift: Recover maneuvers
Move: (if attack kills) Draw potion

[Leinad]

The orc goes down as the Scythe cuts down into the orc's armor. Fayne, bloodied takes a drink from her potion.

Looking towards the carts, she sees that the orcs are finally able to put out the flames. The orc sergeant motions to the other orc to follow him, but they do not press forward just yet. It almost looks as though the sergeant is waiting for someone or something.

[Koury]

How close is the Sergeant?

[Leinad]

50 ft, and 55 ft for the other orc who is following to his left.

[Koury]

Fayne closes the distance and drinks the potion as she does.

Move: 20 ft closer
Move: Drink potion of Lesser Vigor

[Leinad]

The orc sergeant issues an order to the orc on his side as they both take up a defensive posture. You are able to see another orc take its position within the tower readying his bow from the first floor slit.

[Koury]

Fayne goes on the offensive once again.

Free: Designate the orc near sergeant as Stance of Clarity and Dodge target
Full Round Action: Battle Leader's Charge
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Stats: Fayne (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=199389) Female CG Human Warblade
Level 4, Init +6, Speed 30ft (20 ft)
HP 12/42
AC 15 (+2 Dex; +5 Armor; -2 Stance), Touch 10, Flat-footed 13
Saves Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +2
Base Attack Bonus +4
+1 Scythe +8 (+4 BAB; +3 Str; +1 MW) 2d4+5 (x4)
Masterwork Breastplate +5 Armor; -3 ACP
No Shield
Abilities Str 17, Dex 14, Con 16, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 10
Condition/Effects Stance of Clarity (19 AC vs orc near sergeant); Dodge (20 AC vs orc near sergeant); Lesser Vigor 2/11
Senses Spot: +0; Listen: +0; Search: +2
Location Surrounded by orcs.


Sublime Way
Warblade
5 Known - 4 Readied - 2 Stances
~*~*~
{table=head] Maneuver | School | Type | Level | Status | Effect
Moment of Perfect Mind | Diamond | Counter | 1 | Not Ready | Concentration replaces Will save.
Sapphire Nightmare Blade | Diamond | Strike | 1 | Ready | Concentration vs AC; success means FF and +1d6
Steel Wind | Iron | Strike | 1 | Ready | Attack two opponents.
Mountain Hammer Strike | Stone | Strike | 2 | Ready | +2d6 damage; ignore DR and hardness.
Battle Leader's Charge | White | Strike | 2 | Used | Charge; negate AoOs, gain +10 damage..[/table]
~*~*~
{table=head] Stance | School | Level | Active | Effect
Punishing Stance | Iron | 1 | No | +1d6 damage; -2 AC.
Stance of Clarity | Diamond | 1 | Yes | +2 AC vs chosen opponent; -2 vs others.[/table]

[Leinad]

Fayne manages to knock the toothy grin off the Orc sergeants face as she plunges her Scythe deep into the sergeant's armor. The orc nearby immediately runs up to attack the human who has deeply injured his superior.

[roll0]
[roll1]

After taking the blow, the sergeant lets out a grunt and follows suit by striking at the human girl.

[roll2]
[roll3]

Fayne is able to dodge the little orc's attacks simple enough and swiftly defends against the strike from the sergeant blocking it with her Scythe.

[Koury]

Ha, Fayne thought, they responded exactly as I thought they would. Now I'm perfectly set up for my next maneuver!

Swift: Switch to Punishing Stance
Standard: Steel Wind
Sergeant
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Orc
[roll3]
[roll4] + [roll5]

[Leinad]

Whirling her Scythe around her body dazzling the orcs with her dexterity she swings it in a wide arc, slashing into the bodies of both orcs dropping them to the ground. As she moves to retake her balance an arrow flies in her direction and she can hear the fortress door opening.

[roll0]
[roll1]

[Koury]

Fayne prepares herself for whats coming.

Swift: Recover Maneuvers
Move: Toward the gate
Standard: Ready Action (Move if attacked)

Stats: Fayne (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=199389) Female CG Human Warblade
Level 4, Init +6, Speed 30ft (20 ft)
HP 14/42
AC 15 (+2 Dex; +5 Armor; -2 Stance), Touch 10, Flat-footed 13
Saves Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +2
Base Attack Bonus +4
+1 Scythe +8 (+4 BAB; +3 Str; +1 MW) 2d4+5 (x4)
Masterwork Breastplate +5 Armor; -3 ACP
No Shield
Abilities Str 17, Dex 14, Con 16, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 10
Condition/Effects Stance of Clarity (19 AC vs orc near sergeant); Dodge (20 AC vs orc near sergeant); Lesser Vigor 4/11
Senses Spot: +0; Listen: +0; Search: +2
Location Surrounded by orcs.


Sublime Way
Warblade
5 Known - 4 Readied - 2 Stances
~*~*~
{table=head] Maneuver | School | Type | Level | Status | Effect
Moment of Perfect Mind | Diamond | Counter | 1 | Not Ready | Concentration replaces Will save.
Sapphire Nightmare Blade | Diamond | Strike | 1 | Ready | Concentration vs AC; success means FF and +1d6
Steel Wind | Iron | Strike | 1 | Ready | Attack two opponents.
Mountain Hammer Strike | Stone | Strike | 2 | Ready | +2d6 damage; ignore DR and hardness.
Battle Leader's Charge | White | Strike | 2 | Ready | Charge; negate AoOs, gain +10 damage..[/table]
~*~*~
{table=head] Stance | School | Level | Active | Effect
Punishing Stance | Iron | 1 | No | +1d6 damage; -2 AC.
Stance of Clarity | Diamond | 1 | Yes | +2 AC vs chosen opponent; -2 vs others.[/table]

[Leinad]

With the fortress door opening three orcs stand ready to charge on the invader and a fourth can be seen operating the crank for the fortress door. The orc in the tower readies another arrow. The first of the orc's bellows an order and begins its charge, with the other two following closely behind.

[roll0]
[roll1]

[Koury]

Fayne moves into position to repeat her last maneuver.

Move: 5 ft step so I can reach two orcs
Standard: Steel Wind
[roll0]
[roll1]

[roll2]
[roll3]

[Leinad]

Fayne drives a gash into the orc sergeant and her Scythe smashes into the second orc's armor. Both take the blows in stride and proceed to attack this human intruder.

[roll0]
[roll1]
[roll2]
[roll3]
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[roll5]

and the fourth orc moves to join them. As he does so, Fayne is able to hear another orc barking orders coming from within the fortress walls.

[Koury]

Fayne, desperate to thin her opponents numbers, unleashes her strongest maneuver.

Standard: Mountain Hammer Strike
[roll0]
[roll1] + [roll2]
Move: If she can do it without provoking, she moves back 20 ft. Otherwise, 5 ft step back.
Free: Designate one orc Stance of Clarity target, and a different orc Dodge target (19 AC, 16 AC respectivly)

Stats: Fayne (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=199389) Female CG Human Warblade
Level 4, Init +6, Speed 30ft (20 ft)
HP 8/42
AC 15 (+2 Dex; +5 Armor; -2 Stance), Touch 10, Flat-footed 13
Saves Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +2
Base Attack Bonus +4
+1 Scythe +8 (+4 BAB; +3 Str; +1 MW) 2d4+5 (x4)
Masterwork Breastplate +5 Armor; -3 ACP
No Shield
Abilities Str 17, Dex 14, Con 16, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 10
Condition/Effects Stance of Clarity (19 AC vs orc near sergeant); Dodge (20 AC vs orc near sergeant); Lesser Vigor 5/11
Senses Spot: +0; Listen: +0; Search: +2
Location Surrounded by orcs.


Sublime Way
Warblade
5 Known - 4 Readied - 2 Stances
~*~*~
{table=head] Maneuver | School | Type | Level | Status | Effect
Moment of Perfect Mind | Diamond | Counter | 1 | Not Ready | Concentration replaces Will save.
Sapphire Nightmare Blade | Diamond | Strike | 1 | Ready | Concentration vs AC; success means FF and +1d6
Steel Wind | Iron | Strike | 1 | Ready | Attack two opponents.
Mountain Hammer Strike | Stone | Strike | 2 | Ready | +2d6 damage; ignore DR and hardness.
Battle Leader's Charge | White | Strike | 2 | Ready | Charge; negate AoOs, gain +10 damage..[/table]
~*~*~
{table=head] Stance | School | Level | Active | Effect
Punishing Stance | Iron | 1 | No | +1d6 damage; -2 AC.
Stance of Clarity | Diamond | 1 | Yes | +2 AC vs chosen opponent; -2 vs others.[/table]

[Leinad]

Fayne's attack glances off the orc's armor doing little to affect the orc. They step forward pressing their attack on Fayne.

1d20+4)
[roll0]
1d20+4)
[roll1]
1d20+4)
[roll2]

[Leinad]

[roll0] (dodge)
[roll1] (Stance)
[roll2]

Fayne is able to keep away from the orc blades as they fall and pushes the orc sergeant's attack away with her Scythe.

[Koury]

Fayne swings her scythe gracefully, flourishing after her swing.

Standard: [roll0]
[roll1]
Swift: Recover Maneuvers
Move: Prevent being flanked

Stats: Fayne (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=199389) Female CG Human Warblade
Level 4, Init +6, Speed 30ft (20 ft)
HP 9/42
AC 15 (+2 Dex; +5 Armor; -2 Stance), Touch 10, Flat-footed 13
Saves Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +2
Base Attack Bonus +4
+1 Scythe +8 (+4 BAB; +3 Str; +1 MW) 2d4+5 (x4)
Masterwork Breastplate +5 Armor; -3 ACP
No Shield
Abilities Str 17, Dex 14, Con 16, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 10
Condition/Effects Stance of Clarity (19 AC vs orc); Dodge (16 AC vs orc); Lesser Vigor 6/11
Senses Spot: +0; Listen: +0; Search: +2
Location Surrounded by orcs.


Sublime Way
Warblade
5 Known - 4 Readied - 2 Stances
~*~*~
{table=head] Maneuver | School | Type | Level | Status | Effect
Moment of Perfect Mind | Diamond | Counter | 1 | Not Ready | Concentration replaces Will save.
Sapphire Nightmare Blade | Diamond | Strike | 1 | Ready | Concentration vs AC; success means FF and +1d6
Steel Wind | Iron | Strike | 1 | Ready | Attack two opponents.
Mountain Hammer Strike | Stone | Strike | 2 | Ready | +2d6 damage; ignore DR and hardness.
Battle Leader's Charge | White | Strike | 2 | Ready | Charge; negate AoOs, gain +10 damage..[/table]
~*~*~
{table=head] Stance | School | Level | Active | Effect
Punishing Stance | Iron | 1 | No | +1d6 damage; -2 AC.
Stance of Clarity | Diamond | 1 | Yes | +2 AC vs chosen opponent; -2 vs others.[/table]

[Leinad]

The orcs advance once more and you can see another four shadowy figures at the gate. Seeing, the intruder on the run they decide to close the gate until their companions return with her head.

[roll0](Stance)
[roll1]
[roll2](Dodge)
[roll3]
[roll4]

[Koury]

Fayne sweeps her blade across her foes.

Standard: Steel Wind
[roll0]
[roll1]

[roll2]
[roll3]

If I drop two, I switch Stance and Dodge to the remaining orc.

EDIT: Assuming I dropped one, I keep my stance and Dodge split.

[Leinad]

Fayne's Scythe sweeps through the orc's belly and finds a home within the orc sergeant's skull. The third orc desperately swings once more and the orc within the tower seeing his sergeant fall, opens fire.

[roll0]
[roll1]
[roll2]
[roll3]

How about that he rolled a 20...lucky it was only for 2

[Koury]

Fayne, trying to finish this fight before her healing expires, swings her scythe like a baseball bat at an orc!

Standard: Mountain Hammer Strike

[roll0]
[roll1] + [roll2]

Free: Designate archer target of Stance and Dodge, if all melee combatants are dead.

Stats: Fayne (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=199389) Female CG Human Warblade
Level 4, Init +6, Speed 30ft (20 ft)
HP 9/42
AC 15 (+2 Dex; +5 Armor; -2 Stance), Touch 10, Flat-footed 13
Saves Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +2
Base Attack Bonus +4
+1 Scythe +8 (+4 BAB; +3 Str; +1 MW) 2d4+5 (x4)
Masterwork Breastplate +5 Armor; -3 ACP
No Shield
Abilities Str 17, Dex 14, Con 16, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 10
Condition/Effects Stance of Clarity (19 AC vs orc); Dodge (16 AC vs orc); Lesser Vigor 8/11
Senses Spot: +0; Listen: +0; Search: +2
Location Surrounded by orcs.


Sublime Way
Warblade
5 Known - 4 Readied - 2 Stances
~*~*~
{table=head] Maneuver | School | Type | Level | Status | Effect
Moment of Perfect Mind | Diamond | Counter | 1 | Not Ready | Concentration replaces Will save.
Sapphire Nightmare Blade | Diamond | Strike | 1 | Ready | Concentration vs AC; success means FF and +1d6
Steel Wind | Iron | Strike | 1 | Used | Attack two opponents.
Mountain Hammer Strike | Stone | Strike | 2 | Used | +2d6 damage; ignore DR and hardness.
Battle Leader's Charge | White | Strike | 2 | Ready | Charge; negate AoOs, gain +10 damage..[/table]
~*~*~
{table=head] Stance | School | Level | Active | Effect
Punishing Stance | Iron | 1 | No | +1d6 damage; -2 AC.
Stance of Clarity | Diamond | 1 | Yes | +2 AC vs chosen opponent; -2 vs others.[/table]

[Leinad]

Fayne flips her Scythe around putting the blunt end firmly under the orc's chin throwing him violently up into the air before he plummets to the ground in a heap. The archer removes himself from the slit in the tower.

Finally, some xp to be awarded. Which I'll have to calculate in the morning.

[Koury]

Fayne drops out of her combat stance and takes a second to treat her wounds and recover her maneuvers. She allows her healing to finish before drinking another potion.

A minute later, she feels much better, though still very injured.

After healing up a bit, she does her best to loot the bodies, especially the higher ranking orcs.

Stats: Fayne (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=199389) Female CG Human Warblade
Level 4, Init +6, Speed 30ft (20 ft)
HP 23/42
AC 17 (+2 Dex; +5 Armor), Touch 12, Flat-footed 15
Saves Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +2
Base Attack Bonus +4
+1 Scythe +8 (+4 BAB; +3 Str; +1 MW) 2d4+5 (x4)
Masterwork Breastplate +5 Armor; -3 ACP
No Shield
Abilities Str 17, Dex 14, Con 16, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 10
Condition/Effects
Senses Spot: +0; Listen: +0; Search: +2
Location Surrounded by dead orcs.


Sublime Way
Warblade
5 Known - 4 Readied - 2 Stances
~*~*~
{table=head] Maneuver | School | Type | Level | Status | Effect
Moment of Perfect Mind | Diamond | Counter | 1 | Ready | Concentration replaces Will save.
Sapphire Nightmare Blade | Diamond | Strike | 1 | Not Ready | Concentration vs AC; success means FF and +1d6
Steel Wind | Iron | Strike | 1 | Used | Attack two opponents.
Mountain Hammer Strike | Stone | Strike | 2 | Ready | +2d6 damage; ignore DR and hardness.
Battle Leader's Charge | White | Strike | 2 | Ready | Charge; negate AoOs, gain +10 damage..[/table]
~*~*~
{table=head] Stance | School | Level | Active | Effect
Punishing Stance | Iron | 1 | No | +1d6 damage; -2 AC.
Stance of Clarity | Diamond | 1 | No | +2 AC vs chosen opponent; -2 vs others.[/table]

[Leinad]

Fayne searched the orc sergeants first and discovered both were carrying a potion. She was retrieving the coin purse from the second sergeant when the fortress gate began to clatter once more.


potion of cure light wounds - Surely you've seen that sort of potion before, so no need to identify.
Alright, so 9 orcs at 1/2 CR plus the 2 sergeants at 1.5 CR since they had an extra HD. The number I'm coming up with seems low.. and standard treasure whatever that means on all of them. Though you were only able to loot the two. Your assistance in the figuring please- Oh wise and knowledgeable one.

[Koury]

Fayne moves to hide.

[roll0]

[Leinad]

As the gate opens you once again see the orc that was serving as an archer from the tower. You see his face suddenly change in demeanor as a large hand grabs him by the neck and chucks him forward about 20 ft. As the creature emerges from the shadows of the gate you can quite clearly see that this troll is quite upset. It takes a few steps forward and urges the orc to show him something (most likely you...). From the ground, the orc weakly points in your direction.

[Koury]

A troll, eh? So be it!

Fayne quickly quaffs another potion on Lesser Vigor as she sees it, and prepares for battle (Punishing Stance)

Free: Designate Troll as Dodge target (16 AC)
Full Round Action: Battle Leader's Charge
[roll0]
[roll1]

[Koury]

Oh yeah.

[roll0]

[Leinad]

You thought the troll looked angry before, now it's furious as Fayne has put a gaping wound directly into the troll's chest. With a furious grunt it lurches forward with it's claws...

[roll0]
[roll1]

The orc lifts himself from the floor and recovers his bow.

[Koury]

Fayne continues trying to deal as much damage as she can, even as the wounds she has caused begin healing.

Standard: Mountain Hammer Strike
[roll0]
[roll1] + [roll2]

Stats: Fayne (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=199389) Female CG Human Warblade
Level 4, Init +6, Speed 30ft (20 ft)
HP 25/42
AC 17 (+2 Dex; +5 Armor), Touch 12, Flat-footed 15
Saves Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +2
Base Attack Bonus +4
+1 Scythe +8 (+4 BAB; +3 Str; +1 MW) 2d4+5 (x4)
Masterwork Breastplate +5 Armor; -3 ACP
No Shield
Abilities Str 17, Dex 14, Con 16, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 10
Condition/Effects Dodge vs Troll; Lesser Vigor 2/11
Senses Spot: +0; Listen: +0; Search: +2
Location Surrounded by dead orcs.


Sublime Way
Warblade
5 Known - 4 Readied - 2 Stances
~*~*~
{table=head] Maneuver | School | Type | Level | Status | Effect
Moment of Perfect Mind | Diamond | Counter | 1 | Not Ready | Concentration replaces Will save.
Sapphire Nightmare Blade | Diamond | Strike | 1 | Ready | Concentration vs AC; success means FF and +1d6
Steel Wind | Iron | Strike | 1 | Ready | Attack two opponents.
Mountain Hammer Strike | Stone | Strike | 2 | Ready | +2d6 damage; ignore DR and hardness.
Battle Leader's Charge | White | Strike | 2 | Used | Charge; negate AoOs, gain +10 damage..[/table]
~*~*~
{table=head] Stance | School | Level | Active | Effect
Punishing Stance | Iron | 1 | Yes | +1d6 damage; -2 AC.
Stance of Clarity | Diamond | 1 | No | +2 AC vs chosen opponent; -2 vs others.[/table]

[Leinad]

The troll leans forward towards the little human girl and attempts to grab her violently.

[roll0] ->AoO is yours.

[roll1] [roll2] if below 25 it hits the troll.
[roll3]

[Koury]

Fayne, realizing what he is trying to do, responds accordingly. With her scythe, that is.

[roll0]
[roll1] + [roll2]

[Koury]

Fayne attempts to fight him off.

[roll0]

[Leinad]

As Fayne squirmed within the troll's grasp the orc's shot bounced off the troll's head. Already furious at the little orc for disturbing him in the first place, he breaks the hold he has on Fayne and flattens the orc with its claw before taking a good bite at the poor orc's head.

[roll0]
[roll1]

[Koury]

Fayne stands, thanks her lucky stars, and prepares to re-enter battle.

Swift: Recover Maneuvers
Move: Stand from prone(?)
Standard: Ready Action (Move if attacked)

[Leinad]

The troll shakes the little orc in his fist before tossing it at Fayne directly.


[dmg]1d6

[Leinad]

[roll0]

Damage, from being hit by a flying orc!!!

[Koury]

Fayne moves out of the way as the orc head flies at her. She then charges into the fray again, dodging the trolls attempts to stop her as she closes.

Full round action: [roll0]
[roll1] + [roll2]

Stats: Fayne (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=199389) Female CG Human Warblade
Level 4, Init +6, Speed 30ft (20 ft)
HP 27/42
AC 17 (+2 Dex; +5 Armor), Touch 12, Flat-footed 15
Saves Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +2
Base Attack Bonus +4
+1 Scythe +8 (+4 BAB; +3 Str; +1 MW) 2d4+5 (x4)
Masterwork Breastplate +5 Armor; -3 ACP
No Shield
Abilities Str 17, Dex 14, Con 16, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 10
Condition/Effects Dodge vs Troll; Lesser Vigor 4/11
Senses Spot: +0; Listen: +0; Search: +2
Location Surrounded by dead orcs.


Sublime Way
Warblade
5 Known - 4 Readied - 2 Stances
~*~*~
{table=head] Maneuver | School | Type | Level | Status | Effect
Moment of Perfect Mind | Diamond | Counter | 1 | Not Ready | Concentration replaces Will save.
Sapphire Nightmare Blade | Diamond | Strike | 1 | Ready | Concentration vs AC; success means FF and +1d6
Steel Wind | Iron | Strike | 1 | Ready | Attack two opponents.
Mountain Hammer Strike | Stone | Strike | 2 | Ready | +2d6 damage; ignore DR and hardness.
Battle Leader's Charge | White | Strike | 2 | Ready | Charge; negate AoOs, gain +10 damage..[/table]
~*~*~
{table=head] Stance | School | Level | Active | Effect
Punishing Stance | Iron | 1 | Yes | +1d6 damage; -2 AC.
Stance of Clarity | Diamond | 1 | No | +2 AC vs chosen opponent; -2 vs others.[/table]

[Leinad]

Fayne charges the Troll and slashes down into the orc giving yet another deep wound to the troll. Somehow the first one had all but vanished.

[roll0]
[roll1]

[Koury]

Fayne take a massive blow, but doesn't relent. If she is to win, she can't relent.

Standard
[roll0]
[roll1] + [roll2]

[Leinad]

As relentless as Fayne is, the troll's thick skin does not relent either.

[roll0]
[roll1]

[Koury]

Fayne swings her scythe for what may be the last time!

Standard
Sapphire Nightmare Blade
[roll0] vs AC
[roll1] vs FF AC, if above successful
[roll2] + [roll3]

Stats: Fayne (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=199389) Female CG Human Warblade
Level 4, Init +6, Speed 30ft (20 ft)
HP 7/42
AC 17 (+2 Dex; +5 Armor), Touch 12, Flat-footed 15
Saves Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +2
Base Attack Bonus +4
+1 Scythe +8 (+4 BAB; +3 Str; +1 MW) 2d4+5 (x4)
Masterwork Breastplate +5 Armor; -3 ACP
No Shield
Abilities Str 17, Dex 14, Con 16, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 10
Condition/Effects Dodge vs Troll; Lesser Vigor 6/11
Senses Spot: +0; Listen: +0; Search: +2
Location Surrounded by dead orcs.


Sublime Way
Warblade
5 Known - 4 Readied - 2 Stances
~*~*~
{table=head] Maneuver | School | Type | Level | Status | Effect
Moment of Perfect Mind | Diamond | Counter | 1 | Not Ready | Concentration replaces Will save.
Sapphire Nightmare Blade | Diamond | Strike | 1 | Ready | Concentration vs AC; success means FF and +1d6
Steel Wind | Iron | Strike | 1 | Ready | Attack two opponents.
Mountain Hammer Strike | Stone | Strike | 2 | Used | +2d6 damage; ignore DR and hardness.
Battle Leader's Charge | White | Strike | 2 | Used | Charge; negate AoOs, gain +10 damage..[/table]
~*~*~
{table=head] Stance | School | Level | Active | Effect
Punishing Stance | Iron | 1 | Yes | +1d6 damage; -2 AC.
Stance of Clarity | Diamond | 1 | No | +2 AC vs chosen opponent; -2 vs others.[/table][/QUOTE]

[Leinad]

With the last fateful swing of Fayne's Scythe the troll falls to the ground with a resounding thud.. nearly smashing Fayne in it's wake. The troll is not moving, though Fayne can still hear that it is breathing.

[Koury]

Fayne delivers a coup de grace!

52 damage.

She then drinks both healing potions she had, healing by [roll0]. She also recovers her maneuvers.

Fayne coup de graces it again!

52 damage.

Fayne removes its head, arms and legs.

Fayne coup de graces it a third time!

52 damage.

Fayne builds a fire quickly, ignoring the fact she is near an enemy fort. She tosses the troll onto the fire.

Stats: Fayne (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=199389) Female CG Human Warblade
Level 4, Init +6, Speed 30ft (20 ft)
HP 27/42
AC 17 (+2 Dex; +5 Armor), Touch 12, Flat-footed 15
Saves Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +2
Base Attack Bonus +4
+1 Scythe +8 (+4 BAB; +3 Str; +1 MW) 2d4+5 (x4)
Masterwork Breastplate +5 Armor; -3 ACP
No Shield
Abilities Str 17, Dex 14, Con 16, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 10
Condition/Effects
Senses Spot: +0; Listen: +0; Search: +2
Location Surrounded by dead orcs.


Sublime Way
Warblade
5 Known - 4 Readied - 2 Stances
~*~*~
{table=head] Maneuver | School | Type | Level | Status | Effect
Moment of Perfect Mind | Diamond | Counter | 1 | Ready | Concentration replaces Will save.
Sapphire Nightmare Blade | Diamond | Strike | 1 | Not Ready | Concentration vs AC; success means FF and +1d6
Steel Wind | Iron | Strike | 1 | Ready | Attack two opponents.
Mountain Hammer Strike | Stone | Strike | 2 | Ready | +2d6 damage; ignore DR and hardness.
Battle Leader's Charge | White | Strike | 2 | Ready | Charge; negate AoOs, gain +10 damage..[/table]
~*~*~
{table=head] Stance | School | Level | Active | Effect
Punishing Stance | Iron | 1 | No | +1d6 damage; -2 AC.
Stance of Clarity | Diamond | 1 | No | +2 AC vs chosen opponent; -2 vs others.[/table]

[Leinad]

Though the fire outside the fortress burns brightly, no more movement can be seen from outside the fortress. The gate remains open and the cart beside it no longer smolders. You do, however hear a howl from within the fortress walls.
Also, of note is that there is a dim sparkle coming from one of the troll's hands as your fire blazes throughout the night.

1750 xp...!!

[Koury]

Fayne examines the dim sparkle before tossing the troll parts into the fire.

[Leinad]

Upon the troll's finger is a ring bearing a garnet gem.

[Koury]

Fayne takes the ring and pockets it. Feeling confident in her abilities, she walks up to the main gate, scythe in hand.

"Anybody home?!"

[Leinad]

There is no reply...

[Leinad]

Within the gates, you can see that this once pristine fortress has been turned into squalid living quarters for the orc's presence. There are two hallways one extends to the north-west and the other heads directly east, both are likely to lead to the other towers you saw from outside the fortress. There are a few lamps along the walls, but none are lit. It is very dark, aside from the soft glow of the moon.

[Koury]

Fayne searches the hall casually as she goes along the northwest hall.

Take 10: Search (12)

[Leinad]

Nothing terribly notable, especially in the darkness, aside from the utter squalor the orcs have turned these halls into. A few windows line the inner wall allowing for some light, and upon looking out you see a jungle wolf upon a chain in the courtyard. Also, you can see lights emanating from either of the buildings on the far side of the courtyard. Occasionally, you hear small grunts coming from further down the hall.

[Koury]

Fayne half considers going and killing the wolf before it can be set against her, but decides to press on.

[Leinad]

As Fayne continues down the hall, she manages to bump up against some sort of cranking device (probably for the gate to your left). The sound resonates throughout the hall of the fortress and she can now hear the clambering of another four orcs headed her way. The hall is 15 ft wide and the orcs are in a diamond like formation. The fourth one hangs back with his longbow, pulled and ready to fire. While the other three are headed your way, Falchions drawn. They are roughly forty feet away at present.

[roll0]

[Koury]

"Ah ha, I was wondering where you all went to."

[roll0]

If I win:

Full Round Action
[roll1] vs FF AC
[roll2]

[Leinad]

The sharpness of Fayne's scythe is revealed as it slices through the orc on point. The two orcs on either side of the now devastated orc advance baring their grisly sharp yellow teeth. The orc in back fires away.

[roll0]
[roll1]
[roll2]
[roll3]
[roll4]
[roll5]

[Koury]

Fayne is hit, but ignores the pain as she begins her favorite maneuver, "Orc Cleaver"

Swift
Punishing Stance

Standard
[roll0]
[roll1] + [roll2]

[roll3]
[roll4] + [roll5]

[Leinad]

The orc to your left falls as the Scythe arcs across and the second one narrowly blocks the Scythe's blow with his Falchion. The archer readies his bow and takes another shot.

[roll0]
[roll1]
[roll2] (dodge)
[roll3]

[Koury]

Fayne switches to clean-up mode.

Swift
Stance of Clarity

Standard
Sapphire Nightmare Blade
[roll0] vs AC
If successful:
[roll1] vs FF AC (Normal AC if unsuccessful)
[roll2] (plus [roll3] if successful)

[Leinad]

Fayne rushes forward putting the orc on his heels and sticks the staff end straight into it's skull dropping it. Upon the orc's fall the archer drops his bow and runs back towards the tower.... grabbing....

[Koury]

Fayne runs up to the orc, standing next to it.

[Leinad]

...grabbing a chair within the tower he desperately swings it at Fayne.

[roll0]
[roll1]

[Koury]

The chair smashes against Faynes armor, the orcs fear and muscle combining for some minor damage.

Standard
[roll0]
[roll1] + [roll2]

[Leinad]

Fayne's swing with the Scythe flattens the Orc to the ground and he remains impaled upon the Scythe's blade.

600 xp!

From the tower you see that there is a hall that leads further to the north east

[Koury]

Fayne finds herself growing even stronger :smallamused:

OOC: Took this level in Swordsage. It was either 6 maneuvers in different schools, or one maneuver and a feat. Took the more maneuvers, gained an area attack and some ranged options. And a teleport. And my new stance should decimate these orcs. Next level is in Warblade, however. I'll get 2 feats then also, one of which will be Improved Unarmed Strike. I will then officially qualify for Mo9. The other will probably be Power Attack.

For the record, I'm super feat starved.

Stats: Fayne (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=199389) Female CG Human Warblade/Swordsage
Level 4/1, Init +7, Speed 30ft (20 ft)
HP 23/49
AC 17 (+2 Dex; +5 Armor), Touch 12, Flat-footed 15
Saves Fort +6, Ref +7, Will +4
Base Attack Bonus +4
+1 Scythe +9 (+4 BAB; +3 Str; +1 MW; +1 WF) 2d4+5 (x4)
Masterwork Breastplate +5 Armor; -3 ACP
No Shield
Abilities Str 17, Dex 14, Con 16, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 10
Condition/Effects
Senses Spot: +0; Listen: +0; Search: +2
Location Surrounded by more dead orcs.


Sublime Way
Warblade
5 Known - 4 Readied - 2 Stances
{table=head] Maneuver | School | Type | Level | Status | Effect
Moment of Perfect Mind | Diamond | Counter | 1 | Ready | Concentration replaces Will save.
Sapphire Nightmare Blade | Diamond | Strike | 1 | Not Ready | Concentration vs AC; success means FF and +1d6
Steel Wind | Iron | Strike | 1 | Ready | Attack two opponents.
Mountain Hammer Strike | Stone | Strike | 2 | Ready | +2d6 damage; ignore DR and hardness.
Battle Leader's Charge | White | Strike | 2 | Ready | Charge; negate AoOs, gain +10 damage..[/table]
~*~*~
{table=head] Stance | School | Level | Active | Effect
Punishing Stance | Iron | 1 | No | +1d6 damage; -2 AC.
Stance of Clarity | Diamond | 1 | No | +2 AC vs chosen opponent; -2 vs others.[/table]


Swordsage
6 Known - 4 Readied - 1 Stances
{table=head] Maneuver | School | Type | Level | Status | Effect
Burning Brand | Desert | Boost | 2 | Ready | +5 ft reach; deal fire damage.
Hatchling's Flame | Desert | Strike | 2 | Not Ready | 15 ft cone deals 2d6 fire damage, Ref half.
Fan the Flames | Desert | Strike | 3 | Ready | Ranged touch attack deals 6d6 fire damage.
Zephyr dance | Desert | Counter | 3 | Ready | +4 AC vs single attack.
Clinging Shadow Strike | Shadow | Strike | 1 | Not Ready | Foe suffers 20% miss chance.
Shadow Jaunt | Shadow | - | 2 | Ready | Teleport 50 ft.[/table]
~*~*~
{table=head] Stance | School | Level | Active | Effect
Holocaust Cloak | Desert | 3 | No | 5 fire damage against attackers.[/table]

[Leinad]

Maybe, I should throw in that second troll... after all.

[Koury]

[OoC]
Ha, give me a full heal for leveling or drop some potions on those bodies and sure, I'll take another troll. :smallamused:

I have fire damage now! :elan:

Speaking of healing, I just took average HP (4), plus my Con (3) and raised my current and max HP both by 7.

[Leinad]

Full heal granted, now is she going to sit there all night?

[Koury]

Fayne spins her scythe around her, flame trailing from her weapon. The flames don't disappear, as you would expect them to, however. Instead, they persist, surrounding her in a cloak of sorts.

Bathed in flames as she is, she searches the area and the corpses and then presses on.

Take 10: Search 12

Stats: Fayne (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=199389) Female CG Human Warblade/Swordsage
Level 4/1, Init +7, Speed 30ft (20 ft)
HP 49/49
AC 17 (+2 Dex; +5 Armor), Touch 12, Flat-footed 15
Saves Fort +6, Ref +7, Will +4
Base Attack Bonus +4
+1 Scythe +9 (+4 BAB; +3 Str; +1 MW; +1 WF) 2d4+5 (x4)
Masterwork Breastplate +5 Armor; -3 ACP
No Shield
Abilities Str 17, Dex 14, Con 16, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 10
Condition/Effects
Senses Spot: +0; Listen: +0; Search: +2
Location Surrounded by more dead orcs.


Sublime Way
Warblade
5 Known - 4 Readied - 2 Stances
{table=head] Maneuver | School | Type | Level | Status | Effect
Moment of Perfect Mind | Diamond | Counter | 1 | Ready | Concentration replaces Will save.
Sapphire Nightmare Blade | Diamond | Strike | 1 | Not Ready | Concentration vs AC; success means FF and +1d6
Steel Wind | Iron | Strike | 1 | Ready | Attack two opponents.
Mountain Hammer Strike | Stone | Strike | 2 | Ready | +2d6 damage; ignore DR and hardness.
Battle Leader's Charge | White | Strike | 2 | Ready | Charge; negate AoOs, gain +10 damage..[/table]
~*~*~
{table=head] Stance | School | Level | Active | Effect
Punishing Stance | Iron | 1 | No | +1d6 damage; -2 AC.
Stance of Clarity | Diamond | 1 | No | +2 AC vs chosen opponent; -2 vs others.[/table]


Swordsage
6 Known - 4 Readied - 1 Stances
{table=head] Maneuver | School | Type | Level | Status | Effect
Burning Brand | Desert | Boost | 2 | Ready | +5 ft reach; deal fire damage.
Hatchling's Flame | Desert | Strike | 2 | Not Ready | 15 ft cone deals 2d6 fire damage, Ref half.
Fan the Flames | Desert | Strike | 3 | Ready | Ranged touch attack deals 6d6 fire damage.
Zephyr dance | Desert | Counter | 3 | Ready | +4 AC vs single attack.
Clinging Shadow Strike | Shadow | Strike | 1 | Not Ready | Foe suffers 20% miss chance.
Shadow Jaunt | Shadow | - | 2 | Ready | Teleport 50 ft.[/table]
~*~*~
{table=head] Stance | School | Level | Active | Effect
Holocaust Cloak | Desert | 3 | Yes | 5 fire damage against attackers.[/table]

[Leinad]

After searching both the orcs and the tower in general Fayne is able to find the following:


33,000 silver pieces
moss agate gem
azurite gem
blue quartz gem
fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain
2 Everburning torches
..and of course the Falchions that once belonged to the orcs.

Additionally, there is a door just east of the tower and it is locked. There is a sign that once explained the purpose of the room, but it is now marred with some sort of orcish scrawl.

[Koury]

Fayne loads up the loot into her pack, leaving the swords and one torch.

Finding the door locked, she does the only logical thing she can.

[roll0]
[roll1] + [roll2]

Ignores hardness, by the by.

[Leinad]

Fayne drives the Scythe into the door leaving it greatly damaged, but there is still enough door intact making it impassable.

[Koury]

Fayne takes a second to reready herself and does it again.

[roll0]
[roll1] + [roll2]

[Leinad]

Crashing through, Fayne discovers the room to be a storeroom. This room is not as filthy as those inhabited by the orcs. It seems the orcs had no real reason to disturb this room.

[Koury]

It gets searched as well.

[Leinad]

Searched? Who would have guessed?

Searching the storeroom Fayne is able to find the following:

5 vials of antitoxin
5 sets of half-plate
10 Light steel shields
10 longswords
5 climber's kits
10 lanterns
2 Healer's kits
5 flasks of water
and a crate full of rations.

[Koury]

She takes the antitoxin, but leaves the rest.

If there is a way forward she hasn't been, she goes. If not, she backtracks and takes the other path.

[Leinad]

The hall leading northeast from the previous leads into a building there is a door, but there is a table in front of it preventing the door from being opened.

[Koury]

Fayne, not one for mundane lifting, destroys the table.

[roll0]
[roll1] + [roll2]

She then recovers her moves and proceeds.

[Leinad]

Once Fayne opens the door, she sees a room full of slaves of various races goblins, humans, dwarves, and halflings alike. The slaves seem to cower at the opening of the door, not to mention the loud crash that once was a table. The room is overcrowded and there isn't nearly enough beds for each of the miserable individuals that have been left here.

[Koury]

Anyone here speak Common?

[Leinad]

The slaves within the room cautiously look up as they are surprised to hear the human woman's voice. A human in a tattered uniform speaks up weakly, "Yes, Ma'am. You'll find that we all do. How is it that you managed to get in here?" looking at you hopefully and glancing at the doorway anxiously.

[Koury]

Set a cart on fire. Killed a bunch of orcs. Then a few more orcs. Oh, yeah, and a troll. Anyway, so, tell me, any more big beasties here? And any idea whos in charge here and where I can find him? Also, what do you know about him? Fight with a big sword, sling spells, what?

As shes talking, she begins unshackling them.

[Leinad]

"You... you killed the troll?

I'm quite impressed, but if you are looking for who is in charge you'll have to head further north on into the mines. The baron gives his service to Wee Jas and delves in the art of necromancy.

He uses us to help in preparing the mines to conduct his evil art, those of us too weak end up as one of his undead minions.

The troll you killed served as one of his lieutenants and was the source of many a beating.

There are more of us in the building just east of here and you'll reach the doorway that leads to the mining path in the same hallway"

[Koury]

Necromancer, eh? So I'm gonna have to chop up a bunch undead, in addition to a bunch of orcs? OK. So, any of you guys who feel like it, there are a bunch of dead orcs all over the place. If you feel like helping me, go put on some of their armor, grab their weapons and go cause some chaos for me. Or just go home, whatever works.

She finishes unshackling them all.

Anyway, I suppose I'll go kill some more orcs and see if I can find this necromancer guy. Thanks for the heads up.

She then mutters to herself Why are necromancers always jerks? I'd be so happy if I ever heard about a necromancer who went around helping people...

Fayne heads out to the other hall, assuming there is nothing of value in here.

[Leinad]

"Sorry, Ma'am as much as I'd like to help you, we are in no condition to fight. They've barely fed us and we've all put in a full day's work in the mine. As for going home... I think we'll all just sleep a little more soundly knowing the troll is dead."

Heading down to the next building Fayne finds much the same picture as she did in the first. The stench from all the bodies in such cramped conditions is quite strong.

[Koury]

You guys are aware you all stink, correct? Anyway, trolls dead, a bunch of orcs too.

Fayne unshackles the slaves.

So is there a treasury around here that one of you guys could point me to? Otherwise, could you guys point me to the nearest orcs? Better yet, who wants to lead me to the mines?

[Leinad]

They ignore your comment regarding the stench (they're probably used to it by now).

A dwarf in the second building speaks up, "No way are we headed back into that mine if we don't need to. That baron plays with things he just ought not to. Besides, it's easy enough to find, just head south from that door over yonder" He points to the door just within the corridor you took to get to this building.

[Koury]

Fayne leaves the slaves and heads to the door. If it's locked, she does her thing to it. She continues, searching (take 10) the whole way.

[Leinad]

Fayne will be happy to know that the door opens very easily. As Fayne takes some steps back out into the night a chill wind howls through the air. Looking down she is able to make out what appears to be a path with several ruts in the ground from use. The path narrows here as the Plateau ends and in the distance she can see where part of the mountain has been carved out for some mining efforts. Also, if she stands still she thinks she can see some sort of movement within the shadows.

[Koury]

Fayne begins the descent to the mine. Shes keeping an eye on the movement, trying to see how big they are, and, if possible, what they are.

Take 10: Spot (10)

[Leinad]

She is able to make out four shapes three are quite short, one of which is quite stocky. The fourth is taller than the others and upon taking a closer look it appears there is not a speck of flesh upon them.

[Koury]

Fayne goes into stealth mode as she approaches.

[roll0]
[roll1]

[Koury]

[roll0]

Flame on!

[Leinad]

[roll0]

Here come them bones... oh, and 50 ft away now.

As light from the flames that cloak Fayne's body penetrate into the darkness the shadowy forms reveal themselves to have formerly been two goblins, a dwarf, and a human. They stand roughly ten feet apart from each other with the dwarf skeleton in the forward position.

[Koury]

Fayne moves forward 5 ft and prepares to unleash hell! (Readied action: Hatchling's Flame when more then one is in range)

[Leinad]

The skeletons each lurch forward all advancing 30 ft except for the dwarf.

Dwarf 25 ft away and directly in front of you.
Goblins 20 ft away and approx. 10 ft away from the dwarf on either side.
Human is now 20 ft north and 20 ft east of you.

Readied action not triggered (not within 15ft)

[Koury]

50 ft apart. I move 5. They move 30. There isn't 15 ft left?

[Leinad]

50 ft apart. I move 5. They move 30. There isn't 15 ft left?

Dwarf was 50 ft away -so you moved 5 making it 45 ft he can only move 20 ft. so he stands at 25 ft away from you now.

The others weren't as close as the dwarf (55 ft back) so there 30 and your 5 closes the distance to 20 ft. and 10 ft on either side of the dwarf.

So, no not in range. (sorry for the confusion, and can't really get you a map at present.)

[Koury]

Hatchling's Flame anyway! (I can catch two of them, I think) Move close enough and unlease it.

[roll0]

Reflex half. DC 10+Wis mod. (Checking what that is)

EDIT: Just DC 10

[Koury]

As Fayne jumps into the fray, her scythe erupts in flames, extending her reach. Using her newly improved reach, she attempts to cleave through two undead.

Swift: Burning Brand (+5 ft reach; all damage dealt turns to fire)
Move: Forward, within 10 ft of two seperate undead.
Standard: [roll0]
[roll1]

[roll2]
[roll3]

Stats: Fayne (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=199389) Female CG Human Warblade/Swordsage
Level 4/1, Init +7, Speed 30ft (20 ft)
HP 49/49
AC 17 (+2 Dex; +5 Armor), Touch 12, Flat-footed 15
Saves Fort +6, Ref +7, Will +4
Base Attack Bonus +4
+1 Scythe +9 (+4 BAB; +3 Str; +1 MW; +1 WF) 2d4+5 (x4)
Masterwork Breastplate +5 Armor; -3 ACP
No Shield
Abilities Str 17, Dex 14, Con 16, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 10
Condition/Effects
Senses Spot: +0; Listen: +0; Search: +2
Location Surrounded by undead. Why not?


Sublime Way
Warblade
5 Known - 4 Readied - 2 Stances
{table=head] Maneuver | School | Type | Level | Status | Effect
Moment of Perfect Mind | Diamond | Counter | 1 | Ready | Concentration replaces Will save.
Sapphire Nightmare Blade | Diamond | Strike | 1 | Not Ready | Concentration vs AC; success means FF and +1d6
Steel Wind | Iron | Strike | 1 | Ready | Attack two opponents.
Mountain Hammer Strike | Stone | Strike | 2 | Ready | +2d6 damage; ignore DR and hardness.
Battle Leader's Charge | White | Strike | 2 | Ready | Charge; negate AoOs, gain +10 damage..[/table]
~*~*~
{table=head] Stance | School | Level | Active | Effect
Punishing Stance | Iron | 1 | No | +1d6 damage; -2 AC.
Stance of Clarity | Diamond | 1 | No | +2 AC vs chosen opponent; -2 vs others.[/table]


Swordsage
6 Known - 4 Readied - 1 Stances
{table=head] Maneuver | School | Type | Level | Status | Effect
Burning Brand | Desert | Boost | 2 | Ready | +5 ft reach; deal fire damage.
Hatchling's Flame | Desert | Strike | 2 | Used | 15 ft cone deals 2d6 fire damage, Ref half.
Fan the Flames | Desert | Strike | 3 | Ready | Ranged touch attack deals 6d6 fire damage.
Zephyr dance | Desert | Counter | 3 | Ready | +4 AC vs single attack.
Clinging Shadow Strike | Shadow | Strike | 1 | Not Ready | Foe suffers 20% miss chance.
Shadow Jaunt | Shadow | - | 2 | Not Ready | Teleport 50 ft.[/table]
~*~*~
{table=head] Stance | School | Level | Active | Effect
Holocaust Cloak | Desert | 3 | Yes | 5 fire damage against attackers.[/table]

[Leinad]

GoblinRt
[roll0]
GoblinLt
[roll1]
Dwarf
[roll2]
Human
[roll3]

[Leinad]

The goblin skeletons are alight and nearly destroyed when Fayne works her magic with the arc of her steel wind maneuver dropping the goblin on the left easily and splits the dwarf skeleton in twain turning it into two piles of burning bones. The human skeleton is unharmed and charges at Fayne.

[roll0]
[roll1]

Goblin flanks
[roll2]
[roll3]

[Koury]

Fayne is able to dodge the human skeleton, but not the flanking goblin, and she is hit.

Fayne, knowing the point of her scythe to be almost useless with no flesh to rend, decides to try and crumble the human skeleton to dust.

[roll0]
[roll1] + [roll2]

Ignores hardness and DR.

[Leinad]

Her Scythe bears down on the goblin skeleton and it quickly crumbles.

The human skeleton takes another swipe at her.

[roll0]
[roll1]

[Koury]

Fayne easily dodges the skeleton, backing up as he attacks.

A flickering flame dances across her blade, then springs toward the skeleton as she sweeps her scythe through the air.

[roll0] vs Touch AC
[roll1]

[Leinad]

All skeletons are a pile of dust with nothing but a morningstar left behind.

Oh, right 400xp

[Koury]

Oh yeah, that one skeleton took 5 fire damage when he hit me.

Anyway, Fayne takes a moment to gather herself, then presses on.

Recovering all maneuvers. Dropping Hatchlings Flame for Shadow Jaunt

[Leinad]

The wind howls through the mountain air, the path continues further north.

[Koury]

Fayne presses on, confident and undaunted.

[Leinad]

Fayne enters the mine, and soon is met with a decision as the mine branches off in three directions. Northwest, North, and Northeast.

[Koury]

Eenie, meenie, miney, that one!

Fayne heads down the [roll0].

1 - NW Hall
2 - N Hall
3 - NE Hall

[Leinad]

Heh, and I thought you'd go for NW.

Fayne follows the Northern vein.

http://www.photofilecornwall.co.uk/cornwall_seinland/carnglaze/images/carnglaze0161a.jpg


As she continues she begins noticing various bits of remains lying about the floor. Only bits and pieces though, nowhere near enough to be a full body.

[Koury]

Fayne, walking along, almost trips on a foot. Laughing to herself at the irony, she presses on.

[Leinad]

Shortly after the trip, the hairs on the back of her neck tingle as she is able to sense a presence rising up behind her. Looking back, she can now clearly see that two zombies are present and are coming her way. Taking a few steps forward she finds another zombie directly in front of her, not 10 ft away.

Zombies in rear are roughly 30 ft away.

[roll0]

[Koury]

Yeah, not cool.

[roll0]

[Leinad]

The zombies grunt and moan.

[Koury]

Fayne, deciding being surrounded is less fun then she recalled, charges the single zombie.

[roll0]
[roll1]

EDIT: Duh, why wouldn't the 20 come against some undead. :smallsigh:

[Leinad]

Fayne impales the zombie quite lethally, however it isn't quite as effective as she is used to. With it's punctured body, it tries to slamming into her.

[roll0]
[roll1]

The other two zombies approach Fayne from behind and close in to slam her as well.

[roll2]
[roll3]
[roll4]
[roll5]

[Koury]

Unless these Zombies are special, only the one should be able to attack me. They can't move and attack in the same round.

[Leinad]

Right you are... I forgot

[Koury]

Fayne, seeing that her scythe was less effective then usual, hopes for fire to solve her problems once again.

Swift: Burning Brand
Standard: Steel Wind against the undamaged zombies.
[roll0]
[roll1]

[roll2]
[roll3]

Stats: Fayne (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=199389) Female CG Human Warblade/Swordsage
Level 4/1, Init +7, Speed 30ft (20 ft)
HP 49/49
AC 17 (+2 Dex; +5 Armor), Touch 12, Flat-footed 15
Saves Fort +6, Ref +7, Will +4
Base Attack Bonus +4
+1 Scythe +9 (+4 BAB; +3 Str; +1 MW; +1 WF) 2d4+5 (x4)
Masterwork Breastplate +5 Armor; -3 ACP
No Shield
Abilities Str 17, Dex 14, Con 16, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 10
Condition/Effects
Senses Spot: +0; Listen: +0; Search: +2
Location Surrounded by undead. Why not?


Sublime Way
Warblade
5 Known - 4 Readied - 2 Stances
{table=head] Maneuver | School | Type | Level | Status | Effect
Moment of Perfect Mind | Diamond | Counter | 1 | Ready | Concentration replaces Will save.
Sapphire Nightmare Blade | Diamond | Strike | 1 | Not Ready | Concentration vs AC; success means FF and +1d6
Steel Wind | Iron | Strike | 1 | Ready | Attack two opponents.
Mountain Hammer Strike | Stone | Strike | 2 | Ready | +2d6 damage; ignore DR and hardness.
Battle Leader's Charge | White | Strike | 2 | Ready | Charge; negate AoOs, gain +10 damage..[/table]
~*~*~
{table=head] Stance | School | Level | Active | Effect
Punishing Stance | Iron | 1 | No | +1d6 damage; -2 AC.
Stance of Clarity | Diamond | 1 | No | +2 AC vs chosen opponent; -2 vs others.[/table]


Swordsage
6 Known - 4 Readied - 1 Stances
{table=head] Maneuver | School | Type | Level | Status | Effect
Burning Brand | Desert | Boost | 2 | Ready | +5 ft reach; deal fire damage.
Hatchling's Flame | Desert | Strike | 2 | Not Ready | 15 ft cone deals 2d6 fire damage, Ref half.
Fan the Flames | Desert | Strike | 3 | Ready | Ranged touch attack deals 6d6 fire damage.
Zephyr dance | Desert | Counter | 3 | Ready | +4 AC vs single attack.
Clinging Shadow Strike | Shadow | Strike | 1 | Not Ready | Foe suffers 20% miss chance.
Shadow Jaunt | Shadow | - | 2 | Ready | Teleport 50 ft.[/table]
~*~*~
{table=head] Stance | School | Level | Active | Effect
Holocaust Cloak | Desert | 3 | Yes | 5 fire damage against attackers.[/table]

[Leinad]

They attack again and two now have flanking bonus.

[roll0]
[roll1]
[roll2]
[roll3]
[roll4]
[roll5]

[Koury]

Fayne, finding the zombies tenacity annoying, decides to get out of her disadvantageous position.

Standard: Shadow Jaunt to 50 ft back the way she came.
Move: Back up 20 ft more.

[Leinad]

All except the nearly dead zombie simply turn around. They, however, do not advance on Fayne's position and remain where they are simply staring in Fayne's direction.

[Koury]

Fayne moves forward slowly, preparing to re-enter battle

5 ft step forward
Recover Swordsage moves

[Leinad]

The zombies move towards you. The two nearest you are only ahead of the nearly dead zombie by about 10 ft. (So, if I interpreted that right they should be about 30ft away now.)

[Koury]

Fayne unleashes a bolt of fire from her blade, launching it at one at random.

[roll0] vs Touch AC
[roll1]

[Leinad]

The zombie on Fayne's right hand side turns to ash. The zombies move forward another 30 ft.

(Meaning the left hand zombie is upon you and the nearly dead one is still 10 ft out.)

[Koury]

Fayne sinks her scythe into the close zombie.

Swift: Recover maneuvers
Standard: [roll0]
[roll1]
Move: 20 ft back

[Leinad]

The nearly dead zombie still smoldering from the fire damage falls to pieces suddenly.

600xp is your reward and four piles of ash, decaying flesh, and smoldering bones.

[Koury]

Fayne, after devouring their tasty life force, presses on.

[Leinad]

The stench of death fills the air as Fayne steps deeper into the vein. Going further still another fork presents itself, one path leads further north and the other steepens as it veers slightly to the northeast.

[Koury]

Fayne decides to take the NE passage.

[Leinad]

As Fayne travels down this passage the stench of death is nearly overwhelming and it soon becomes obvious why. Bodies of several and various races and types can be found within this room stacked one upon another. Most have been stripped of any clothing and it is clear they've been down here in this dank room for quite a while with the amount of flesh that has already rotted off of them.

Edit: This is also the end of the passage.

[Koury]

"Lovely... This is why I quit attending orgies. They never end well..."

Fayne searches for anything of value before pressing on. If this is a dead end, she goes back and continues north.

[Leinad]

Upon disturbing a particular pile of corpses due to your search a strange vapor is released from the body directly into Fayne's face.


Fort save, please - greedy one :yuk:


Moving on into the Northern passage, Fayne is able to make out a faint sound of chanting up ahead.

[Koury]

What, you don't break every box and open every barrel in video games? :smallbiggrin: I know I do.

[roll0]

Fayne continues toward the voices, trying to hear what they are chanting.

[roll1]

Regardless, she presses onward, scythe at the ready.

[Leinad]

What, you don't break every box and open every barrel in video games? :smallbiggrin: I know I do.

*grin* Yeah, but I suppose it depends on mood. Sometimes that just gets tedious and boring and frankly out of character. Digging through a pile of decaying dead bodies...well that just sounds gross and here is your reward.

[roll0] DC was 14.
Take 1 con damage


The chanting remains indistinct, but Fayne is able to tell that it is coming from one voice.

[Koury]

Wow, thats some strong poison... Cloudkill (http://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/cloudkill.htm) is a very strong level 5 spell that only does 1d4 Con damage.

Fayne advances, ready for whatever is ahead.

...She hopes

[Leinad]

Fayne rounds a corner when she sees two orc zombies just thirty feet to the west. Beyond them is an orc dressed in a set of platemail standing behind an alter finishing the casting of a spell. Upon the completion of the spell the whole area seems to become imbued with negative energy.


[roll0]

[Koury]

[roll0]

Distances?

[Leinad]

30 ft to either orc zombie and they stand about 5 ft from each other. The cleric is another sixty feet back with the altar at 55 ft. being in front of him and it spans roughly 10 ft. across.

[Koury]

Fayne moves forward 15 feet, then disappears. She reappears instantly, behind the cleric.

"Boo."

[Koury]

Fayne advances, her blade erupting in flames!

Swift: Burning Brand
Move: 20 ft forward
Standard: Steel Wind
[roll0]
[roll1]

[roll2]
[roll3]

[Leinad]

The first zombie resists Fayne's attack, but the second is sliced through the belly as its flesh cauterizes in the flames from your blade. The smell is repulsive, but the zombie is dead.

The cleric seems to be casting another spell it mutters something in orc as the zombie attempts to strike Fayne's glowing body.

[roll0]
[roll1]

[Koury]

Fayne, moving like the wind, evades the would-be devistating blow.

Counter: Zypher Dance (+4 AC vs Single attack)
Move: 20 ft forward (and 5 to the side, to avoid AoO)
Standard: Shadow Jaunt

20+20+50 should put me right next to the cleric.

[Koury]

*slight rewind*

[roll0]

[Leinad]

Frustrated at failing to keep you in place and taken aback by your swiftness the cleric reaches out to touch you as he mutters in orc.

will save, please

The zombie turns and advances on you about 20 ft.

[Koury]

He takes 5 damage for touching me. Burn, orc!

Counter: Moment of Perfect Mind (couldn't use it last time because I used my counter already)

[roll0]

Fayne then tries to slice him open.

[roll1]
[roll2] + [roll3]

[Leinad]

Though the orc is singed from the flames he has successfully bestows a curse upon Fayne and as the curse falls upon you your aim is less than sure causing your Scythe to tear into the ground rather than into the orc.

6 decrease to your Dexterity score

With that he takes a five foot step back and draws his great axe from beside the altar. The zombie lurches forward another 30 ft.

[Koury]

I just realized, but when he casted Bestow Curse he was threatened by me, meaning I was entitled an AoO to disrupt.Fayne, seeing an opening in his defense, charges forward!

[roll0]
[roll1]

EDIT: I can't actually do that. I thought he backed up further. -2 from my attack roll and -10 from damage, but recover Warblade maneuvers instead.

Stats: Fayne (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=199389) Female CG Human Warblade/Swordsage
Level 4/1, Init +7, Speed 30ft (20 ft)
HP 40/49
AC 17 (+2 Dex; +5 Armor), Touch 12, Flat-footed 15
Saves Fort +6, Ref +7, Will +4
Base Attack Bonus +4
+1 Scythe +9 (+4 BAB; +3 Str; +1 MW; +1 WF) 2d4+5 (x4)
Masterwork Breastplate +5 Armor; -3 ACP
No Shield
Abilities Str 17, Dex 14, Con 16, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 10
Condition/Effects -6 Dex (14 AC); -1 Con (+5 Fort)
Senses Spot: +0; Listen: +0; Search: +2
Location Fighting some orc cleric. Where have I seen this before?


Sublime Way
Warblade
5 Known - 4 Readied - 2 Stances
{table=head] Maneuver | School | Type | Level | Status | Effect
Moment of Perfect Mind | Diamond | Counter | 1 | Ready | Concentration replaces Will save.
Sapphire Nightmare Blade | Diamond | Strike | 1 | Not Ready | Concentration vs AC; success means FF and +1d6
Steel Wind | Iron | Strike | 1 | Used | Attack two opponents.
Mountain Hammer Strike | Stone | Strike | 2 | Ready | +2d6 damage; ignore DR and hardness.
Battle Leader's Charge | White | Strike | 2 | Ready | Charge; negate AoOs, gain +10 damage..[/table]
~*~*~
{table=head] Stance | School | Level | Active | Effect
Punishing Stance | Iron | 1 | No | +1d6 damage; -2 AC.
Stance of Clarity | Diamond | 1 | No | +2 AC vs chosen opponent; -2 vs others.[/table]


Swordsage
6 Known - 4 Readied - 1 Stances
{table=head] Maneuver | School | Type | Level | Status | Effect
Burning Brand | Desert | Boost | 2 | Used | +5 ft reach; deal fire damage.
Hatchling's Flame | Desert | Strike | 2 | Not Ready | 15 ft cone deals 2d6 fire damage, Ref half.
Fan the Flames | Desert | Strike | 3 | Ready | Ranged touch attack deals 6d6 fire damage.
Zephyr Dance | Desert | Counter | 3 | Used | +4 AC vs single attack.
Clinging Shadow Strike | Shadow | Strike | 1 | Not Ready | Foe suffers 20% miss chance.
Shadow Jaunt | Shadow | - | 2 | Used | Teleport 50 ft.[/table]
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{table=head] Stance | School | Level | Active | Effect
Holocaust Cloak | Desert | 3 | Yes | 5 fire damage against attackers.[/table]

[Leinad]

The cleric utters more words in orc at Fayne (whatever it's saying Fayne knows it's not nice) as it bears down on Fayne with the mighty greataxe.

[roll0]
[roll1]

The zombie advances another 30 ft. (10ft away, plus it'll have to get around the altar)

[Koury]

He takes another 5 fire damage. Fayne grits and takes the hit. Seeing the orc throw so much of his weight behind the attack, she trys to take advantage.

[roll0]
[roll1] + [roll2]

[Leinad]

The cleric steps aside from Fayne's attack and smiles as the zombie takes up position to Fayne's rear, flanking her. The orc swings his greataxe toward Fayne.

[roll0]
[roll1]

[Koury]

He takes another 5 fire damage. Fayne steps away, trying to quickly assess the situation.

5 ft step diag. to above the cleric.
Full round: Recover Swordsage maneuvers.

[Leinad]

The orc grins at Fayne its yellow and black teeth flicker from the flames leaping from her body and utters a command "Fall!"

Will Save, please

The zombie advances on your position and is next to you.

[Koury]

"Don't you tell me what to do!"

Counter: [roll0]

[Leinad]

The command falls on deaf ears... so to speak.

[Koury]

Fayne steps away from the zombie and launches a bolt of fire at the cleric.

[roll0] vs Touch AC
[roll1]

[Leinad]

The orc growls in pain and surprise as the flames leap upon him. He immediately cast another spell upon himself. His wounds don't appear as terrible as they did before.

The zombie slams its Falchion into Fayne
[roll0]
[roll1]

Edit: Carry on, the orc zombie still lives.

[Koury]

Faynes scythe erupts in flames, and she steps forward, attacking both opponents.

Swift: Burning Brand
Standard: Steel Wind
Zombie
[roll0]
[roll1]
Cleric
[roll2]
[roll3]

[Leinad]

Both zombie and cleric are slashed and burn at the arcing of Fayne's scythe, they press their attacks despite the damage.

Cleric
attack
[roll0]
dmg
[roll1]

Zombie
attack
[roll2]
dmg
[roll3]


they take damage if they hit.. or just if they attempt? Zombie will perish if burned

[Leinad]

Oh, crit confirmation
[roll0]

[Koury]

Fayne says "Hey, I'll flail about ineffectually. Take another turn" attacks valiently!

[roll0]
[roll1] + [roll2]

[Leinad]

Fayne buries her Scythe into the orc's forehead and it slowly drops to its knees before finally collapsing.

The zombie attempts another attack on Fayne.
[roll0]
[roll1]

Upon striking Fayne the heat from her holocaust cloak consumes the zombie and it perishes.

[Leinad]

Crit confirm on the Falchion
[roll0]

3000xp

[Koury]

Fayne examines both the clerics body and the room, taking her time in doing it.

Take 20: Search

She also consumes another potion, healing 11 hp, and recovers her maneuvers.

[Leinad]

Fayne finds the following items
roughly 1500 gp worth of uncut gemstones
+1 greataxe,
+1 half plate,
wand of magic missile

[Koury]

Fayne takes it all, putting in it her now basically-full pack.

She then takes a moment ot smash the alter with a series of MSS's before heading back, assuming there is nothing of value inside.

[Leinad]

Fayne is able to make it to the mine entrance without incident... or she can check out the unexplored veins. At the mine entrance there are still two unexplored veins one leading northwest and the other northeast.

Oh, and 99 xp for Smashing the altar!

[Koury]

Fayne, though she would like to, will not explore the rest of the cave, as she is severly injured.

She proceeds back to the fortress, where she will look around for a suitable place to rest for a bit. She figures she can knock out a few more orcs, if need be, and rest there for a few days.

[Leinad]

Fayne makes her way back to the fortress looking for a place to rest a while. The state of squalor has left most of the fortress an unwelcoming resting place. As Fayne inspects the courtyard she notices the jungle wolf still chained tightly, but it seems one of the orcs had an unfriendly encounter with the beast. There is a large wheel that controls the length of the chain that the wolf is on. The wolf stares at her longingly. No more orcs or trolls can be found within the fortress and it is now all but deserted aside from the slaves who are still sleeping within the two buildings. The cleanest room it seems is the stock room that was left untouched by the orcs.

[Koury]

Did you know that like 80% of the posts in this thread start with the word 'Fayne'?

Fayne rests for three days, if possible, in an attempt to recover from her wounds a bit.

If she is able to, she should be at like 35 HP, and will proceed back to the mine, to finish clearing it out.

[Leinad]

Rest is peaceful, Fayne is able to recover completely from her wounds. The only thing that ever breaks the silence is the howling and whimpering of the jungle wolf out in the courtyard. Making her way over to the mine she must choose which path to go, northwest, north, or northeast. North has already been explored.

[Koury]

Fayne throws the wolf some orc meat or troll meat, whatever she has handy, before heading off to the mine and, saving the best for last, heads NE.

[Leinad]

After about 300 feet she finds that it is a dead end.

[Koury]

:smallyuk:!

She searches the deadend thoroughly, then if she finds noothing, she heads back and up the NW passage.

[Leinad]

This time Fayne is able to make it a good 600 feet before making a decision. The vein once again splits with one side heading northwest and the other northeast. As she looks down the northwest vein she can see quite a few carts lined up.

I'm also assuming you're using some sort of light source?

[Koury]

Light source? Uh... :smalleek: Yeah, whatever I've been using this whole time, of course...

I guess we can just assume I took one of those torches from the fight after the troll?

Fayne heads NE, saving the cart side for later.

[Leinad]

oh, you took NE. Misread that at first.

Heading down the Northeast passage it appears the miners had just begun work at carving this vein out as the ceiling swiftly gets lower and lower leading into yet another dead end.

[Koury]

Back and into the last (as far as I know) hall it is!

[Leinad]

Pick axes and various mining equipment is scattered about the floor. A few of the pick axes have actually been broken and it looks like the mining operation came to a violent halt. Additionally there is a skeleton on the floor... only it's been sliced into two parts- as if it had been cleaved asunder by some large axe.

[Leinad]

Well, you're more than likely going to search the place. So, I might as well cut the chase.

Looking around Fayne spots something sparkling within a large chunk of rock that had been dislodged from the mountain. Upon closer inspection she finds that there is some sort of gemstone trapped within the rock.

[Koury]

If it is small enough, Fayne will just throw it in her pack instead of risking damaging it dislodging it.

If not, she will use the various implements around her to retrieve it.

Afterward, she will exit the mine and leave the fort, heading back to the Ewok village in the trees.

[Leinad]

As Fayne nears the village she soon finds herself pulled up into trees being caught in a net. With strange and small bear like creatures wielding spears and wearing ornaments fashioned from the bones of the native wildlife. Try as she might to escape from the net (even flames don't seem to work) she is unable. Thereafter, the bear like creatures talk at her and about her in some strange high pitched dialect. They then begin to carry off towards their village where they are actively worshiping a shiny golden creature it seems Fayne is to be their next meal as they have a large fire burning beneath a spit that they are carrying her towards.


Being extra cautious through the jungle on the way back she is able to make it to the village without incident. Once again, the archers of the village aim their bows at you- however, this time Fayne is soon recognized.

"So, you've returned have you? The orcs were too much for you then?"

[Koury]

As Fayne nears the village she soon finds herself pulled up into trees being caught in a net. With strange and small bear like creatures wielding spears and wearing ornaments fashioned from the bones of the native wildlife. Try as she might to escape from the net (even flames don't seem to work) she is unable. Thereafter, the bear like creatures talk at her and about her in some strange high pitched dialect. They then begin to carry off towards their village where they are actively worshiping a shiny golden creature it seems Fayne is to be their next meal as they have a large fire burning beneath a spit that they are carrying her towards. Shadow Jaunt out, duh. :smallbiggrin:

Ha. Haha. Hahahahaha! You're funny, my friend. I like you.

Fayne reaches into her pack and, without even needing to look, pulls out the orc clerics armor.

That was the clerics armor. Oh yeah...

She pulls out his axe.

This is his axe too. It's no fun when this thing hits you, let me tell ya. Anyway, I assure you, these were taken from his lifeless body.

As she puts the gear away, she says, mostly to herself You could have warned me about the damned troll though.

[Leinad]

"Corellon Larethian blessings be upon you!

A troll? Had we known their numbers we would have told you. We keep to ourselves and its only been for the last year or so that the orcs from that place have made their way to raiding our forest.

I'm afraid there is not much we can give you, save for our hospitality.

...however, if you are able to clear the fortress you may occupy it for yourself. I'm afraid the previous owner, Reg Ty-Djarling, has perished. We had a trade arrangement with him before the trouble came."

[Koury]

A keep? Yeah, that can work. I was gonna ask about who the legal owner was now. I don't suppose I could hire a few of you guys to help me clean that place up? Or, more specifically, clean the place up while I go somewhere that I can sell all this extra gear I have? Any suggestions for that, per chance?

[Leinad]

"I'll ask about, but we keep mostly to ourselves. Please join us for lunch, dear. As for the selling of the gear the nearest place for you to go would be Cypratene."

[Koury]

Fayne accepts the invite to lunch. She asks about whether or not there is anything else they need killed. She also asks about the town and what it produces, keeping an ear out for anything that may be of use for her new keep.

She also lets it be known that she will pay well to have a few archers fly over her keep once a day, to keep an eye on it, and if shes there, to have them land and give her a brief update on whats going on in the surrounding area. On the order of 1 sp/day per archer, paid in advance.

[Leinad]

A host of options are about to open up for you. I just need to figure out names and prepare a list for you to choose from. Just thought I'd let you know.

[Koury]

List of phat lewtz gained so far:


Ring bearing Garnet Gem (from troll)
33,000 silver pieces
moss agate gem
azurite gem
blue quartz gem
fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain
1 everburning torch
5 vials of antitoxin
roughly 1500 gp worth of uncut gemstones
+1 greataxe,
+1 half plate,
wand of magic missile

[Leinad]

As dusk falls all phat lewtz turn to dust

[Leinad]

The leader of the Tsol'aa agree to send two archers per day to keep a watchful eye on the fortress. Once in the morning and once before the sun sets- They'd rather not visit it at night. They are peaceful and have no need for anything being killed- save for the raiders you've already dealt with.

"We do know that Ralgar of Cypratene is always looking for a few extra hands to carry out missions that the army just doesn't have time for. He might be pleased to see someone with your talents. Just let him know Yenorin Gladomain sent you."

[Koury]

Fayne thanks Yenorin, leaves 120 sp to cover the archers for the next two months, and heads out for Cypratene.

[Leinad]

The birds chirp and various wildlife make various calls, but all in all the stroll through the forest is a peaceful one. The path begins to turn eastward toward Lake Muhirin. Strangely to the south there appears to be a shipwrecked vessel- odd for a ship of such size to be found in a landlocked lake. Looking eastward, Fayne can see the path continue along the Muhirin and into a cave.

[Koury]

Are we playing with gold having a weight?

Fayne, adventurous adventurer that she is, decides to check out the boat. She beings heading over to it.

[Leinad]

It'd require swimming about 30 ft.... Taking that half plate?

[Koury]

Its in my sack. My sack never weighs more then 5 lbs.

[Leinad]

Well, that's handy! and forget gold having weight. Simply because I don't care to be bothered with those numbers. 'sides couldn't they be in that nifty sack?

[Koury]

My pack caps at 120 lbs, that why I asked :smallbiggrin:

[Leinad]

After making the swim out to the ship, Fayne treads water looking upon the ship. It seems to be a typical looking ship, even though it is out of place. The mast is broken and the sails tattered if there at all. The wood creaks as the rotting wood is blown by the wind.