(003) Durin's Way

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Post by waysoftheearth » Fri Jun 03, 2011 10:34 am

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waysoftheearth wrote:
Sili fires his crossbow (1d20=11) at the same moment Elindir (1d20=12) and Legandir (1d20=8) loose a pair of Rivendell's fairest shafts. Legandir's arrow deflects off the Troll's thick, scaly shoulder and clatters into the darkness, but Sili's and Elindir's missiles strike true for (3dd=6,1,5) 6 hit points and (2dd=4,1) 4 hit points, respectively.

These wounds are not enough, and the enraged Troll thunders into melee range with the scouting party as several of its fellows emerge from the darkness behind it.

Initiative is rolled (1d6; Norin=5, Troll=1). Norin's mighty hammer blow (1d20=9) is turned aside, but for a stroke of fortune so is the Troll's (1d20=5).


Gentlemen, your intentions for next round please...
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Post by waysoftheearth » Fri Jun 03, 2011 1:28 pm

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ehiker133 wrote:
Continuing the momentum of his turned blow, Norin spins in a hammer throw-like motion and brings his warhammer to bear on the side of the knee of the troll. As he spins, he shouts, "Khazd ai-mnu!"
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Post by waysoftheearth » Fri Jun 03, 2011 1:45 pm

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mushgnome wrote:
Sili backs through the archway to the top of the stairs (I thought he had done so already but it is not reflected on the map) and readies his flail for melee combat.
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Post by waysoftheearth » Fri Jun 03, 2011 1:53 pm

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waysoftheearth wrote:
mushgnome wrote:Sili backs through the archway to the top of the stairs (I thought he had done so already but it is not reflected on the map) and readies his flail for melee combat.
Alas, only Elves are nimble enough to move and fire without penalty. Sili can retreat this round...
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Post by waysoftheearth » Fri Jun 03, 2011 2:28 pm

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mushgnome wrote:
Sili's courage fades as his well-aimed crossbow bolt fails to bring down the hulking Troll. "Go! Go! GO!" the Hero shouts as he flees down the steps at maximum speed.
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Post by waysoftheearth » Fri Jun 03, 2011 3:45 pm

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ehiker133 wrote:
Hearing his companion's words, Norin abandons his attack and runs to the safety of the stairs, instead.
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Post by waysoftheearth » Fri Jun 03, 2011 11:07 pm

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tonneau wrote:
Seeing the dwarves turn and flee toward him, Legandir hastens down the stairs, muttering something about 'stout fighters' under his breath in Sindarin.
He turns with impossible fluidity to fire again at the pursuing troll as he moves, his greatcloak a dark trail behind him.
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Post by waysoftheearth » Fri Jun 03, 2011 11:20 pm

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waysoftheearth wrote:
tonneau wrote:Seeing the dwarves turn and flee toward him, Legandir hastens down the stairs, muttering something about 'stout fighters' under his breath in Sindarin.
He turns with impossible fluidity to fire again at the pursuing troll as he moves, his greatcloak a dark trail behind him.
Only a pure-blooded Elf could do so, I'm afraid. Legandir, being half Man as well as half Elvish, must choose whether he wishes to retreat or to fire his bow, but not both.
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Post by waysoftheearth » Sat Jun 04, 2011 11:09 am

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waysoftheearth wrote:
It's a retreat!

Lomeluin fires his Galadhrim longbow (1d20=18) at the incoming Troll to his right and his Mirkwood arrow bites the scaly foe for (2dd=1,2) 2 hit points even as he and his company turn and retreat down the stair at haste.

The engaged Troll swipes at the Dwarves as they turn from their opponent (1-3=Norin, 4-6=Sili; 1d6=2) attacking Norin's back (1d20=1) but missing in its foolish anticipation of an easy kill.

The Elves are swift of foot and make pace down the stair ahead of the Dwarves, though Sili's torch is the only light. The Trolls come howling and cramming down the stair after, harrying at the backs of the two Dwarves; eager for sweeter meat than Orc-flesh.
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Post by waysoftheearth » Sat Jun 04, 2011 9:15 pm

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doctorx wrote:
Lomeluin's blue eyes narrow as he watches the dwarves pounding along, mere inches ahead of huge, trollish talons. "Longer legs and shorter beards would serve best now," he mutters in Sindarin as he sets another arrow to his bow...

Lomeluin will use his ability to move and fire to cover the retreat as best he can. He will seek to target the troll Sili and Elindir have already wounded if he can. Otherwise he shoots at any target that presents itself. He will only loose an arrow if there is no danger of hitting one of his allies. Even the short ones.
[f=32]Golgildir the Elf Medium (MV 12", AC 9, HD 1, hp 1/1, AL N) great cloak, lantern; spells: color spray; scrolls: sleep, sleep, charm person
Hirelings: Georges; torch[/f]

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