CHAPTER 3a: The Thorax Scavengers

[Inferno]

Bruze Whane, mutant bat:

The nocturnal mutant soars on leather wings, banking hard through the darkness, to silently pounce on the back of an unsuspecting Thorax!

Targeting nearest Thorax that isn't taking gunfire. Thanks.

Bruze: Initiative: [1d10+1] = 7+1 = 8
Bruze: Claws: To Hit: [1d20+2] = 3+2 = 5, Damage: [1d10+2] = 6+2 = 8

[GreyWolfVT]

Jack remains stunned.

[Urson]

Initiative [1d10+1] = 6+1 = 7
b to hit [1d20+2] = 12+2 = 14
spear [1d8+2] = 7+2 = 9

Belial grins, a toothy grimace with no humor in it.

[Broggrim]

Bart, MH

Bart gnash his teeth and seek a place to bury the hatch in bug-man's person.

Initiative: [1d10] = 2
Axe w/echo: to hit [1d20+2] = 5+2 = 7, damage [1d8+2] = 4+2 = 6

sigh.

[Norjax]

Jack remains stunned.

Sorry, Jack may recover and attack (but not move) this round.

[Mimdalf]

Blixx

Blixx seizes up, eyes vacant and drools....


Ugu, if Blixx gets desperate and can think clearly he will use his Vampiric Field to save himself

[Norjax]

Blixx
Blixx seizes up, eyes vacant and drools....
Ugu, if Blixx gets desperate and can think clearly he will use his Vampiric Field to save himself

Yes, he may.

In fact, any stunned character may use Mental Powers on their turn.

[Grognardsw]

Cthul Hand Luke snarls and slashes at the bug that sliced him (#3).

Luke Initiative [1d10+3] = 1+3 = 4
Claw Attack [1d20+1] = 6+1 = 7, damage [1d8+1] = 7+1 = 8

[GreyWolfVT]

Jack will attack the same thorax that stunned him if it is within attacking reach with his sword. Initiative [1d10+1] = 4+1 = 5 Long Sword [1d20+2] = 3+2 = 5 to hit [1d8] = 8 dmg

[Mimdalf]

Blixx

Initiative [1d10+1] = 10+1 = 11

vampiric field (43’r absorb HP 2d4/rd 24hr duration)

Friend and foe alike so Blixx will hold out as long as possible

[max_vale]

Frank Rock; veteran Human


Frank, seeing the damage being done by the insectoid with the electric whip, charges in and swings his trusty blade....


Initiative: 1d10 = 10

Attack Roll (+2 for STR): 1d20 = 18 (+2 = 20)

Damage Roll (+2 for STR): 1d8 = 3 (+2 = 5)

[Norjax]

...

The Gam'A Zone, Day 31, Night

Combat, Round 8

Battle Map:

Scavenger Initiative:
T.S. initiative: [1d10] = 9, [1d10] = 1, [1d10] = 2, [1d10] = 3, [1d10] = 6

[11] Blixx is stunned, but aware of his surroundings. He prepares a vampiric drain focus as a last-minute defense.

[10] Frank charges Thorax #1 [AC15], swings and lands a satisfying blow for 5 points of damage!

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[9] Thorax #1 (Whip) retaliates against the grizzled veteran [AC13], searing him with the crackling whip and sending an electric surge through his body!

Thorax, E. Whip = [1d20+8] = 11+8 = 19

Frank must save vs. stun!

Frank, save vs. stun = [1d20] = 8

The former soldier writhes in agony and drops to the ground, unable to move.

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[8] Bruze sweeps around for a rear attack on Thorax #3 [AC14], but cannot take advantage of the darkness or silence.

[7] Belial thrusts strong into Thorax #6 [AC14], piercing its spine for 9 points of damage! The scavenger slumps, lifeless on the mutant baboon's spear!

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[6] Thorax #10 (Javelins) continues the assault on Oor-zak [AC9], sticking his leg for 4 points of damage.

Thorax, Javelin = [1d20+6] = 11+6 = 17
Javelin = [1d6] = 4

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[5] Jack recovers from the prone position and attempts an attack on Thorax #1 [AC15], but he is interrupted by Frank's advance and misses the strike.

[4] Luke snarls and slashes at Thorax #3 [AC14], but misses the sword-jabbing insect.

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[3] Thorax #9 (Javelins) targets Bart [AC14], hitting him in the back for 5 points of damage!

Thorax, Javelin = [1d20+6] = 11+6 = 17, [1d6] = 5 dmg.

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[2] Bart strikes at Thorax #1 [AC15], but misses the whip-wielding insect.

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[2] Thorax #3 (S. Sword) stabs Luke [AC15] for 5 points of damage!

Thorax, S. Sword = [1d20+6] = 12+6 = 18, [1d6] = 5 dmg.

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[0] Oor-zak remains stunned and in the prone position.


End of Round 8

Bruze = 20 hp
Belail = 27 hp
Jack = 46 hp
Frank = 62 hp (Stunned)
Bart = 21 hp
Blixx = 18 hp (Stunned)
Luke = 41 hp
Oor-zak = 46 hp (Stunned)

Thorax #2, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 are dead.

Thorax #1, 3 have taken damage.

Thorax #9 & 10 have not been hit.

Initiative and action for Round 9

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[Inferno]

Bruze squashes a bug.


Bruze: Initiative: [1d10+1] = 1+1 = 2
Bruze: Claws: To Hit: [1d20+2] = 16+2 = 18, Damage: [1d10+2] = 9+2 = 11 Bug #3. Finally!

[Grognardsw]

Cthul Hand Luke spews spittle and rakes at the bug (#3) in two-fisted fury.



- Luke Initiative [1d10+3] = 9+3 = 12
- Claw Attack [1d20+1] = 18+1 = 19, damage [1d8+1] = 3+1 = 4 -2 to hit
- Claw Attack [1d20+1] = 3+1 = 4, damage [1d8+1] = 8+1 = 9 -4 to hit

[GreyWolfVT]

Jack switches to his crossbow "Alright lets try this on for size then." Initiative [1d10+1] = 5+1 = 6 Heavy Crossbow [1d20+2] = 4+2 = 6 to hit [1d8] = 3 dmg
curse you vile roller!

[Dogma]

Oor-Zak will use his telekinesis to either drag one of the dead Thorax warriors on top of himself to provide cover or will use it to deflect the oncoming javelins, whichever is more feasible.

how long is he stunned for? Until he makes a save?

[Norjax]

Oor-Zak will use his telekinesis to either drag one of the dead Thorax warriors on top of himself to provide cover or will use it to deflect the oncoming javelins, whichever is more feasible.
how long is he stunned for? Until he makes a save?

To deflect the javelins, you need to make a Willpower check (13 or below on 1d20). You would have to do this against each attack.

Using a dead Thorax as an improvised body shield (+4 to AC) would negate the +4 prone penalty, making your AC 13 again.

In game terms, you are stunned for 1d6 rounds if you fail the save. Of course, you won’t know how long the stun will last.

[Dogma]

got it. He'll go with the dead thorax as cover strategy...

[Urson]

Initiative [1d10+1] = 1+1 = 2
attack [1d20+1] = 9+1 = 10
umm- yeah.

Barking in fury, Belial charges one of the unwounded bugs. If he's close enough, he'll attack.

[Broggrim]

Bart, MH

With Javelin still protruding from his back, Bart chops with blind rage.

Initiative: [1d10] = 2
Axe w/echo: to hit [1d20+2] = 17+2 = 19, damage [1d8+2] = 3+2 = 5

Any objections if Bart takes the whip, if he doesn't die first?