[Completed] - Ulf/Mission for the Dwarves - May 20, 1 VC

[Keehnelf]

And yes, the knocking off was the "stun" (i.e. losing actions) due to the crit.

[Starbeard]

Seadu continues to press against the hobgoblin in combat with him and Martin. 'Fie! And have at thee, you… git!'

Mace attack (ThAC0 19) [1d20+1] = 11+1 = 12, damage [1d6+1] = 4+1 = 5

[Keehnelf]

Enemy Initiative [1d6] = 2
Party init [1d6] = 6

Ulf swings his crackling hammer at the massive wolf, but it is too quick. Seadu, similarly, tries to brain the injured hobgoblin, but the creature ducks under his blow just in time to receive a powerful underhand strike from Martin that smashes his head like a melon.

Martin attack [1d20] = 18, damage [1d6] = 6

The mounted hobgoblin is shaken by the brutal death of his companion, and he turns his mount and bolts away. Martin and Seadu both swipe at his retreating back, but the attacks fail to connect and the assailant manages to retreat well out of pursuit range quickly on the back of his wolf.

Hobgoblin morale [2d6] = 11
Martin attack [1d20+3] = 4+3 = 7, damage [1d6+1] = 3+1 = 4
Seadu [1d20+1] = 10+1 = 11, damage [1d6+1] = 2+1 = 3

The orc, meanwhile, continues to rush toward the group and reaches Ulf, who is fighting his mount, though he is unable to attack. The dire wolf, emboldened by the arrival of its master, leaps powerfully at Ulf, who once again ducks and weaves, causing the heavy monster to smash into the orc's shield. The orc deflects the hairy missile with a grunt, but the wolf lands heavily on the ground and must scramble to stand again.

Actions and initiative!

[Starbeard]

Seadu hollars at the dying hobgoblin. 'Haha! And stay down!'

He rushes over to help Ulf against the dire wolf, taking a swing with his mace.

Mace attack (ThAC0 19) [1d20+1] = 5+1 = 6, damage [1d6+1] = 5+1 = 6

[Zhym]

Ulf swings at the orc or wolf. No one can really tell which because he misses both.

Hammer of lightning, +2 (THAC0 19): [1d20+3] = 6+3 = 9 Dmg: [1d4+2] = 2+2 = 4 + [1d6] = 3 elec.
Initiative: [1d6] = 1

Feh. That'll teach me to roll initiative first. Not that it matters with both of our attacks missing. BTW, Starbeard, please roll initiative with your posts so I can play the odds on them. Thanks!

[Keehnelf]

Enemy Initiative [1d6] = 2

The orc is outnumbered now, just him and his dire wolf as it scrambles to its feet. With sword and shield raised, he steps in and easily parries the blow from Ulf's hammer, shielding the creature from harm against its assailants while it rights itself. He makes a powerful counter-stroke with his sword, but it strikes the dirt uselessly, sending clods and chips of stone flying in all directions.

Orc Attack [1d20+1] = 4+1 = 5, damage [1d8+1] = 8+1 = 9

Actions and initiative!

[Zhym]

The festival of not hitting anyone continues. Ulf considers challenging the orc to a debate. It might end more quickly.

Hammer of lightning, +2 (THAC0 19): [1d20+3] = 2+3 = 5 Dmg: [1d4+2] = 4+2 = 6 + [1d6] = 1 elec.

[Starbeard]

Seadu swings wildly from side to side, pulverizing a nearby cloud of gnats.

Initiative [1d6] = 4
Mace attack (ThAC0 19) [1d20+1] = 5+1 = 6, damage [1d6+1] = 6+1 = 7

[Keehnelf]

This could be messy, just from a series of terrible rolls...

[Zhym]

Thank you for the foreshadowing.

[Keehnelf]

I haven't done any enemy rolls, I'm just looking at multiple rounds of you guys doing nada. Eventually an orc and a dire wolf are going to overtake you at that point

P.S. Did you want to reroll initiative or let that 4 stand?

[Zhym]

Let it ride. I don't think it matters what with neither of us hitting anything.

[Starbeard]

Seadu can take it. It's own own fault for buying a house when we could have hired mercenaries instead.

[Keehnelf]

Combat!

Enemy Initiative [1d6] = 1

Ulf and Seadu lash out at the wolf, hoping to subdue it before it is able to do much damage, but the orc continues to intercede on the creature's behalf, deflecting blows with his stout shield and growling under his breath. While he is so distracted, Martin takes the opportunity to step in from the side and level a powerful mace-blow against the orc's less-protected flank. The plating on his left thigh crumples under the assault, and the orc stumbles momentarily. Combined with the effect of Ulf's earlier hammer-throw, the orc looks like his stamina is beginning to flag.

In response, he whirls in place, striking out wildly with his sword, but the blow fails to connect with Martin as the cleric continues to circle around the monster. The dire wolf, lashing out from under the orc's guard, also does not manage to get hold of Ulf.

Martin attack [1d20+1] = 17+1 = 18, damage [1d6+1] = 4+1 = 5
Orc Attack [1d20+1] = 8+1 = 9, damage [1d8+1] = 7+1 = 8
Dire wolf attack [1d20] = 6, [2d4] = 7 damage


Combatants:
Orc: 14 damage taken
Dire wolf: uninjured

Actions and initiative!

[Starbeard]

Seadu takes out his frustrations on the dire wolf.

Initiative [1d6] = 6
Mace attack (ThAC0 19) [1d20+1] = 14+1 = 15, damage [1d6+1] = 1+1 = 2

[Zhym]

Ulf again attacks without success. "I'm starting to think the gods don't want us to kill each other," he says in goblin.

Hammer of lightning, +2 (THAC0 19): [1d20+3] = 8+3 = 11 Dmg: [1d4+2] = 4+2 = 6 + [1d6] = 1 elec.

[Starbeard]

Way to go for the parley!

[Zhym]

Mostly it was meant to add a little color to what's otherwise being a whole bunch of nobody hitting anyone else. I hope I didn't bog anything down.

[Starbeard]

Nah, with a lucky reaction roll, it may be just the thing we need to finally end this whiffle fest safely.

[Keehnelf]

Combat continues!

Enemy Initiative [1d6] = 4

Martin continues to attempt to hammer away at the orc while his companions distract the dire wolf. His blow is powerful and well-aimed, but the orc is able to raise his shield once again to block it. The dire wolf darts from under the protective guard, out of reach of Ulf and Seadu's attacks, circling around to attempt to strike at them from the opposite side of the orc.

Martin attack [1d20+1] = 13+1 = 14, damage [1d6+1] = 6+1 = 7

Martin, returning to his battle stance from his attack, leaves an opening and the grizzled orc warrior strikes, thrusting forcefully with his sword just inside the cleric's shield edge. The lion's head shield is pushed to one side, and the keen blade pierces his battered scale mail, parting the material neatly and leaving a thin streak of blood across his armor and robe. The cleric hesitates and pales before righting himself. (5 damage taken, 5 HP remaining thanks to a life-saving roll on his last level-up) The orc mutters, low and guttural, in goblin:

"You can take a mouthful of blood with you to your filthy gods, dwarf."

Orc Attack [1d20+1] = 14+1 = 15, damage [1d8+1] = 4+1 = 5

The dire wolf, underestimates the time it will take for it to circle its enemies, and stumbles slightly as it sidles across a small section of broken rock. It makes an effort to strike at Ulf, but the slippery stones cause it to lose its footing and Ulf handily deflects the attack, tossing the creature to the ground.

Combatants:
Orc: 14 damage taken
Dire wolf: uninjured

Actions and initiative!

Nope, no problem on my part from your request--just a lot going on for me today! Had this window open and editing for five hours now