24. Left Branch (Ewell, Ken, Darrin, Epsilon, O'rek only)

[onlyme]

nice roll. That leaves one.

[dmw71]

The last of the babies (h1) disappears down the side passageway.

Ewell quickly eliminates his opponent before the swamp beast is able to act, and the disengaged Kendrick quickly follows suit by dispatching of the held troglodyte. O'rek slaps Kendrick on the back with healing intent: "Well, done my lad, the lords of light are pleased with your fortitude!" (+7). Even Darrin is able to land a successful slash -- his first -- against the last standing vile creature, but it manages to escape death... for now. It clearly wants to escape the hopeless situation and even takes a step back, but realizes it will quickly be overcome so it looks to pierce Darrin with its javelin but misses badly.

Moments later, a 5 foot tall whirlwind -- 1 foot in diameter at its base and 4 feet across at the top -- appears behind the group. Epsilon's 'Dust Devil' is accompanied by strong winds which, in the tight quarters of the chamber, send loose debris and the lamp Darrin previously set down flying. The lamp shatters against the fall wall.

The room goes dark.

[onlyme]

Oops

[onlyme]

ok... suggestions? we are all humans, correct? so basically blind. Epsilon can control the dust devil, which probably doesnt have the restrictions, not sure "how" he controls it. If it can hinder the remaining trog, then we should be able to blindly progress back toward the tunnel we just mapped.
If that doesnt work, if everyone else leaves, Ewell will blindly swing his sword hoping to hit the trog. (not sure how well that would work?)
Once someone is out of the wind, they can light a new lantern/torch.
Who's lamp was that? who has one on them?

[Zhym]

Ken couldn't even afford a torch.

Can the dust devil be dismissed?

If not, time to look up the blind fighting rules...

[dmw71]

Moments later, a 5 foot tall whirlwind -- 1 foot in diameter at its base and 4 feet across at the top -- appears behind the group. Epsilon's 'Dust Devil' is accompanied by strong winds which, in the tight quarters of the chamber, send loose debris and the lamp Darrin previously set down flying. The lamp shatters against the fall wall.

The room goes dark.

As much fun as this situation was promising to be, I believe I may have made an mistake. Given that the dust devil was cast about 25 feet away from the lamp, I'm not sure it would have had that significant an affect on it, and almost certainly wouldn't have been strong enough to send the lamp flying given how far away it was outside the area of affect.

Consider this an official update the previous action to reflect the lamp maybe sliding a few inches across the floor, but remaining lit.


You can now see the map.

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                            ______
                           /      \
      ____________________/        \
     /         *Da f3*              \        @ = Dust Devil
    /              Ew       @       |
   |           #           @@@      |        # = lamp
   |      Ep^      Ke       @       \  
    \_____        Or        ______/\
          \       _________/          
           \     /
           /    /
          /    /  

[/ooc]

[onlyme]

As much fun as this situation was promising to be,

I am not sure you have a fundamental understanding of that word...

But that does make more sense, now....no way Ewell would have EVER suggested doing something that stupid...

So, next strategy... someone needs to pick up that lantern before the dustdevil moves closer and does affect it. Epsilon? since he isnt engaged?
I will wait for responses before Ewell does his beautifully orchestrated double sword swing this round.

[Zhym]

Kendrick will attack the remaining trog, just in case the others aren't able to finish it off.

Broad Sword (THAC0 20): [1d20+3] = 5+3 = 8, Dmg: [2d4+4] = 5+4 = 9

[ravenn4544]

O'rek makes a grab for the slowly escaping lantern....

"Lads, i've spent a time or two in the mountains and lemme tell ye - you don't want to be messin' with any creatures youngin's that might have a fair chance of messin' back! We need to be on our toes if mamma bear is close at hand!"

[wolfpack]

nothing in the spell description says epsilon cant move while controlling it just that he has to be within 30 yards.

epsilon will head towards the tunnel where the trogs escaped the elemental leading the way.

[onlyme]

Ewell attacks the last trog, and fails as bad as the others...

longsword to hit (+3 str , +1class bonus): [1d20+4] = 10+4 = 14 , damage1d8 (+4 str bonus): [1d8+4 ] = 2+4 = 6
(with -2 stench effect, misses AC5)
longsword to hit (+3 str , +1class bonus): [1d20+4] = 8+4 = 12 , damage1d8 (+4 str bonus): [1d8+4 ] = 5+4 = 9

[dmw71]

The lone troglodyte prepares himself for its certain doom; only, it doesn't happen as it is able avoid the attacks from Kendrick and Darrin plus both attacks from Ewell. Its new found hope is short lived, however, as it jabs unsuccessfully at the weakened and lightly armored Darrin.

O'rek moves to grab for the slowly escaping lantern. "Lads," he starts. "I've spent a time or two in the mountains and lemme tell ye - you don't want to be messin' with any creatures youngin's that might have a fair chance of messin' back!" he continues as Epsilon trails behind the elemental that he guides towards the tunnel where the baby trogs escaped.

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                            ______
                           /      \
      ____________________/        \
     /         *Da f3*              \        @ = Dust Devil
    /              Ew  Ke           |
   |           Or            Ep     | 
   |                               @\  
    \_____                  ______/\@
          \       _________/        @@
           \     /
           /    /
          /    /  

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End of round 5. One troglodyte survived, but is surrounded.

I'll need actions and initiatives for round 6.

[wolfpack]

epsilon will move to the mouth of the tunnel with the elemental staying 25 yards in front of him down the tunnel, and wait for the others.

[Zhym]

"May your god take your soul," says Kendrick as he attacks. "As soon as possible."

Broad Sword (THAC0 20): [1d20+3] = 7+3 = 10, Dmg: [2d4+4] = 5+4 = 9

But if the trog is about to meet the trog god, someone else will have to send it on its way.

[ravenn4544]

O'rek takes a swing at the remaining beast if he is able:

Mace attack [1d20+2] = 11+2 = 13 (THACO=20)

Mace Damage (+1 weapon, +3 str dmg) = [1d6+4] = 3+4 = 7

[onlyme]

Ewell, apparently wanting to give Darrin the kill, misses the trog badly...
longsword to hit (+3 str , +1class bonus): [1d20+4] = 6+4 = 10 , damage1d8 (+4 str bonus): [1d8+4 ] = 4+4 = 8

[dmw71]

Sorry, Wednesday's are busy mornings for me (waivers process for all six of my fantasy football teams) so I ran out of time.

This group will move later today.

[onlyme]

Sorry, Wednesday's are busy mornings for me (waivers process for all six of my fantasy football teams) so I ran out of time.

This group will move later today.

I don't have words to say. You need to prioritize you fantasies...

[dmw71]

O'rek moves closer to the conflict, but with Ewell and Darrin flailing away swords, is unable to engage. The pesky troglodyte survives attacks from Darrin, Ewell and Kendrick while it continues to focus its attacks on the wounded Darrin, but is unable to connect.

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                            ______
                           /      \
      ____________________/        \
     /         *Da f3*              \        @ = Dust Devil
    /              Ew  Ke           |
   |           Or            Ep     | 
   |                               @\  
    \_____                  ______/\@
          \       _________/        @@
           \     /
           /    /
          /    /  

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End of round 6. I'll need actions and initiatives for round 7.

[Zhym]

Kendrick has another go at the remaining trog.

Initiative: [1d10] = 1

Broad Sword (THAC0 20): [1d20+3] = 9+3 = 12, Dmg: [2d4+4] = 3+4 = 7 (hits AC 8)

First level sucks.