(025) Return to the Ogres' Dungeon

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 11:10 pm

waysoftheearth wrote:
The grotesque foe regain their wits and now swarm toward their attackers, en-masse.

Koch hurls his spear (1d20=8) and Ulric fires his sling (1d20=6) but both miss their targets. Boris stands by Ulric, ready to protect him from anything that might get too close.

Highbough brings forth a dagger and his aim (1d20=19) is true; his dagger (1dd=5) sinks to the hilt into his target's throat for 5 hit points as it lurches toward him, his spear still jutting from its side. The creature howls insanely and then is consumed in a wreath of fire and turns to ash, Highbough's spear and dagger clatter to the floor, in a shower of coals.

Meanwhile, Wibert has put down his lantern and fires his shortbow (1d20=16) hitting the nearest target with an arrow (1dd=5) for 5 hit points, again causes the creature to combust in a shower of flame and sparks.

But by now the remainder of the horde have swarmed in upon those bold Men giving battle, and a nightmare melee ensues.

Initiative is rolled (1d6; Gustave=5, Mads=4(+1), Dieter=4(+1), Desmond=3(+1), Pelenwin=1, the Foe=5)

Gustave thrusts his blade at an opponent (1d20=9) but it is deflected harmlessly over its thick, scaly shoulder, and immediately he is beset upon by two of the horrid creatures (1d20=12,8) slashing at him with razor claws. He evades one swipe smartly, but the other scours him painfully across his shoulder and back for (1dd=3) 3 hit points.

Mads follows up his initial success with a series of bold swings (1d20=6) but now that the enemy are alert to the threat posed by the company they show a belligerent fighting will, and Mads cannot make contact. Instead, he finds himself under attack from two of the monsters (1d20=7,15), and one of them draws three angry claw slashes across his thighs for (1dd=3) 3 hit points.

Meanwhile Dieter now fearlessly plunges his sword (1d20=13) into the enemy that he initially baulked, and smites the foul thing for (2dd=2,6) 8 hit points at the same moment that it and two more of the monsters all fall upon him in a flurry of claws and fangs! The monsters (1d20=10,15,16) drag our brave fighting Man down by their sheer weight, tearing at him for (1dd=2, 1dd=4) a combined 6 hit points at the same moment that the foe he has just smote explodes in a writhing tornado of flames! (1d20=1) For all the weight of the enemy upon him Dieter cannot tear himself out of the way and suffers (1dd=2) 2 points of further burns. Dieter is dragged down by the horrors!

Nearby Pelenwin is also beset by two of the monstrous things (1d20=2, 9) by he defeats their attacks nimbly, and then counter strikes with his pole axe (1d20=12) landing a (3dd=1,6,2) crushing blow for 6 hit-points, which slices one of the monsters in twain, and it erupts into a burst of fire and showers of cinders as its death squeal adds to the din.

Opposite, Desmond has found his way to Gustave's side, and makes to interject with sword and dagger gleaming (1d20=6) but like the others, the ghastly appearance of the enemy give him pause, and he doesn't yet attack.

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 11:11 pm

waysoftheearth wrote:
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Post by **waysoftheearth** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 11:12 pm

waysoftheearth wrote:
Mads(Man F1, AC4/5, HD 1+4, hp 2/9, Load 11/11)
Dieter(Man F2, AC4/6, HD 2+3, hp -2/12, Load 17/17) Incapacitated
Gustave(Man F1, AC7/7, HD 1+4, hp 5/9, Load 14/15)

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 11:13 pm

waysoftheearth wrote:
What now Gentlemen?

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 1:04 am

ehiker133 wrote:
Desmond cries, "Gustave!" and swings at the creature again.

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 1:22 am

tonneau wrote:
Gustave reels at the blow to his shoulder, but stands firm, striking at one of the beasts again with his blade.

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 1:51 am

coffee wrote:

waysoftheearth wrote:Mads(Man F1, AC4/5, HD 1+4, hp 2/9, Load 11/11)
Dieter(Man F2, AC4/6, HD 2+3, hp -2/12, Load 17/17) Incapacitated; angry
Gustave(Man F1, AC7/7, HD 1+4, hp 5/9, Load 14/15)

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 3:52 am

danhem wrote:
Ulric reloads his sling and whips another stone at one of the monstrosities assailing Dieter (#2).

"Highbough, Boris help Dieter!"

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 5:12 am

mushgnome wrote:
Highbough throws a dagger at the creature attacking Dieter!

Post by **waysoftheearth** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 12:43 pm

waysoftheearth wrote:

mushgnome wrote:Highbough throws a dagger at the creature attacking Dieter!

Alas, Highbough does not carry a dagger. In fact, he must have already grabbed Ulric's and hurled it last round...

Highbough (Elf W1, AC7/7, HD 1+1, hp 4/4, Load 12/13)

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