Encounter at Shadow Castle Keep Parts 1 and 2

[CGM3]

Cyrius remains quiet and still, watching the approaching lizardfolk.

[JPetherick]

Worrel isn't well suited for hiding, what with the armor and shield that he carries. Still, he tries. if the lizardmen do spot him, he will hail them in an effort to distract attention from his comrades.

[smeltdm]

Prost hides in the bushes...

[kabkal]

Lola again tries to hide, but keeping her sword at the ready.

[Duniagdra]

Marcus will hold his position until these lizards get closer.

[patransom]

[smeltdm]

OUT OF CHARACTER

OMG! who's making all that racket over there....

 

[patransom]

OUT OF CHARACTER

OMG! who's making all that racket over there....

 

OUT OF CHARACTER

Actually, he was drowned out by Worrel... Update coming tomorrow

 

[CGM3]

OUT OF CHARACTER

OMG! who's making all that racket over there....

 

OUT OF CHARACTER

Actually, he was drowned out by Worrel... Update coming tomorrow

 

A true paladin, always covering for other people...

[patransom]

The two lizardfolk hustle further toward their fallen comrade, but suddenly come to an abrupt halt as light from the setting sun hits Worrel's armor at just the right angle to produce a bright flash.

Realizing he's been spotted, Worrel stands up from the underbrush and hails the lizards in an effort to distract attention from his comrades.

It's unclear if the lizards have spotted anyone else, but their attention is now definitely on Worrel. And it does not appear to be friendly attention...

OUT OF CHARACTER

The dark green swamp area in which you are all standing counts as difficult terrain. Everyone in this area also has cover due to the vegetation. The lighter green area to the north is the clearing and is regular terrain. The very dark area north of that is the mangaroo grove and seems impassible.

 

ACTIVE EFFECTS

1. Marcus Tilsworth: 42 bolts left 2. Worrel: 38 arrows left 3. Lola: 49 bolts left 4. Cyrius of the Sudden Blade: mindblade longsword readied, 17 bolts left 5. Evan Prost: slingstaff readied, 10 +1 bullets left 6. Fluffly 7. Texudus TreeBender: longbow readied, 21 arrows left 8. Lizardfolk

[ElectroZman]

Tex waits to see what the lizardfolk do. If they turn and run or raise an alarm, he'll shoot one, and then the other as fast as he can.

[JPetherick]

Keeping the lizards' attention on him, Worrel steps away from the long grass towards the bodies. He hails the distant lizard-men while he points at the bodies, Hello! Your friends have been injured!

OUT OF CHARACTER

Move 10 ft north

 

[kabkal]

Lola again holds her ground, not wanting to draw attention to herself while waiting to see what the lizards do.

[smeltdm]

Prost holds position, waiting to see what lizardfolk do. Slingstaff loaded.

[patransom]

OUT OF CHARACTER

Waiting on Cyrius and Marcus

 

[CGM3]

Cyrius stand ready to attack if (when?) the lizardfolk go after Worrel.

[patransom]

Marcus remains hidden.

Keeping the lizards' attention on him, Worrel steps away from the long grass towards the bodies. He hails the distant lizard-men while he points at the bodies, Hello! Your friends have been injured!

Lola again holds her ground, not wanting to draw attention to herself while waiting to see what the lizards do.

Cyrius stand ready to attack if (when?) the lizardfolk go after Worrel.

Prost holds position, waiting to see what lizardfolk do. Slingstaff loaded.

Tex waits to see what the lizardfolk do. He has a specific plan, depending on the lizard's reactions...

The first lizard rushes toward Worrel and flings a javelin at him - a very clumsy throw that nearly impales the lizardfolk's own foot [rolled a 1]

The second lizard turns toward the mass of mangaroo trees. He moves quickly to the edge of the grove and pushes aside a number of branches to reveal an opening leading into the heavy growth.

Tex interprets this action as a prelude to raising some kind of alarm, so he shoots at the lizard. With the speed of a striking snake his arrow bites into the creature's back [7 hp damage]

OUT OF CHARACTER

The dark green swamp area in which you are all standing counts as difficult terrain. Everyone in this area also has cover due to the vegetation. The lighter green area to the north is the clearing and is regular terrain. The very dark area north of that is the mangaroo grove and seems impassible.

 

ACTIVE EFFECTS

1. Marcus Tilsworth: 42 bolts left 2. Worrel: 38 arrows left 3. Lola: 49 bolts left 4. Cyrius of the Sudden Blade: mindblade longsword readied, 17 bolts left 5. Evan Prost: slingstaff readied, 10 +1 bullets left 6. Fluffly 7. Texudus TreeBender: longbow readied, 20 arrows left 8. Lizardfolk L1: uninjured 9. Lizardfolk L2: 7 hp damage

[kabkal]

OUT OF CHARACTER

Can Lola charge L2? I know it says not in difficult terrain, but being only 5' in I was not sure.

 

[patransom]

Can Lola charge L2? I know it says not in difficult terrain, but being only 5' in I was not sure.

OUT OF CHARACTER

Difficult terrain doesn't prevent her from charging, because we don't count the square she leaves. However, in this case, she can't charge because: (1) the distance is too far (greater than twice her move; remember that every second diagonal square counts as 2 squares) and (2) a straight line to the target passes through Worrel's square, so he's in the way. Of course, Worrel could move out of the way on his turn, but that doesn't fix the first problem.

 

[kabkal]

Can Lola charge L2? I know it says not in difficult terrain, but being only 5' in I was not sure.

OUT OF CHARACTER

Difficult terrain doesn't prevent her from charging, because we don't count the square she leaves. However, in this case, she can't charge because: (1) the distance is too far (greater than twice her move; remember that every second diagonal square counts as 2 squares) and (2) a straight line to the target passes through Worrel's square, so he's in the way. Of course, Worrel could move out of the way on his turn, but that doesn't fix the first problem.

 

OUT OF CHARACTER

OK, thanks.

 

Lola still waits for them to move closer.

[smeltdm]

Prost waits for them to move closer...

OUT OF CHARACTER

Will be amending my post tonight - with all the racket Prost is giving up on sneaking into camp since they now more than likely know we are here - don't have my sheet with me will be firing @ L2

 

Prost soon finds waiting is not an option...
“Well, damn it all! If they didn't know we were coming they do now...” Prost lets a +1 bullet loose.
Slingstaff attack
Slingstaff dmg
Sneak attack if applicable

[CGM3]

Cyrius proceeds to 2117 and flings his mind blade at L1

[JPetherick]

Worrel cannot reach either of the lizard men, but he continues to move towards them and try to keep their attention.

"Hey! Is that any way to treat visitors to your home! We are just passing through!

OUT OF CHARACTER

Double Move to 2413

 

[ElectroZman]

Tex will take a full attack and shoot twice. First at the Lizardfolk near the mangroves (L2), then at L1 if L2 goes down.

[kabkal]

Seeing everyone else take action, Lola will double move to 1914 (if I did my movement math correct, or close to there)

[patransom]

Marcus remains hidden and silent.

Worrel cannot reach either of the lizard men, but he continues to move towards them and try to keep their attention. "Hey! Is that any way to treat visitors to your home! We are just passing through!"

Lola also moves toward the lizardfolk.

Cyrius proceeds into the clearing and flings his mind blade at L1. He narrowly misses.

“Well, damn it all! If they didn't know we were coming they do now...” Prost lets a +1 bullet loose. His amazingly accurate shot causes a weighty thud that puts an end to the creature's efforts to enter the tangle of trees [5 hp damage].

With the lizardfolk near the mangaroos down, Tex shoots twice at L2 [Looks like you included point blank shot in your rolls, but the lizard is too far away, so I subtracted 1 from both attack and damage]. With clever aim, he impales his first shot into the foe [3 hp damage]. His second shot is just barely not quite clever enough.

Outnumbered and injured, L1 runs over to the thicket and begins pushing aside the branches that flopped back into place when his comrade fell.

OUT OF CHARACTER

The dark green swamp area in which you are all standing counts as difficult terrain. Everyone in this area also has cover due to the vegetation. The lighter green area to the north is the clearing and is regular terrain. The very dark area north of that is the mangaroo grove and seems impassible.

 

ACTIVE EFFECTS

1. Marcus Tilsworth: 42 bolts left 2. Worrel: 38 arrows left 3. Lola: 49 bolts left 4. Cyrius of the Sudden Blade: 17 bolts left 5. Evan Prost: slingstaff readied, 9 +1 bullets left 6. Fluffly 7. Texudus TreeBender: longbow readied, 18 arrows left 8. Lizardfolk L1: 3 hp damage

[JPetherick]

Worrel shakes his head, now convinced that he and his companions will be doing this the hard way.

He advances upon the hapless lizardman while drawing his sword. Once in range, he swings to dispatch the creature. And, by plan, placing himself near the spot where the lizardmen were trying to escape into the thicket.

OUT OF CHARACTER

Move - 20 ft to 2012 Attack

 

[ElectroZman]

Tex will fire two more arrows at the Lizardfolk if needed.

[patransom]

Worrel shakes his head, now convinced that he and his companions will be doing this the hard way. He advances upon the hapless lizardman while drawing his sword. Once in range, he swings to dispatch the creature. The snap of his blade leads to the creature collapsing in front of him [9 hp damage, L1 dead].

Worrel steps directly in front of what seems to be a well-hidden entrance to the thicket. The party waits for some response, either from within the tangle of trees or more patrolling lizardfolk, but none seems forthcoming. Perhaps they have managed to retain the element of surprise?

ACTIVE EFFECTS

1. Marcus Tilsworth: 42 bolts left 2. Worrel: longsword and shield readied, 38 arrows left 3. Lola: 49 bolts left 4. Cyrius of the Sudden Blade: 17 bolts left 5. Evan Prost: slingstaff readied, 9 +1 bullets left 6. Fluffly 7. Texudus TreeBender: longbow readied, 18 arrows left

[ElectroZman]

Tex lets out a sigh of relief. He moves to the closest body in the clearing and checks if any of his arrows are recoverable.