Kierce: Jacob's Crossing

[AngelAndrius]

Chris (1d20+1)[6]
Cully (1d20+1)[3]
Devon (1d20)[1]
Isaiah (1d20+5)[11]
Valierion (1d20+2)[9]

No one sees anything from the edge of town.

A moth flies into Devon's eye, blinding him and causing him to yelp out in surprise and pain.

LOL good job team!

[Lord_Xaedien]

Isaiah raises his hand and motions for everyone to spread out.Move slowly, and quietly.... let me lead the way! You see Isaiah crouch close to the ground and push forward to the woods.

(please roll a move silently check for me)

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* post roll count doesn't match database

[Zanatos777]

Chris does as Isaiah says.

[Darkfalle]

Val stares at Isaiah incredulously. You want us to go into the woods, at night, to investigate screaming noises? Just because you're crazy doesn't mean the rest of us are. Screw this, I'm heading to the inn. Chris, Devon, Cully come on. Val starts walking back in the direction of the inn, slowly as he waits for the others to follow.

[Zanatos777]

Chris looks between Isaiah and Val then decides that the woods are scary at night and follows Val.

[Lord_Xaedien]

Isaiah turned back at Val's words and starred in disbelief as his friends abandoned him to the cold woods. Visibly showing his frustration, he turned to his friends Cully and Devon I don't know about the two of you, but my Father didn't raise a coward who would abandon someone in need. Yeah its scary, but I dont plan on sitting my arse in this town for the rest of my life scared of the world, because it's NOT a nice place. He shot one last pleading glance at his two friends, noticeably disheartened. He turned to the woods, and slowly disappeared.

[Darkfalle]

Val looks over his shoulder to see Isaiah disappear into the woods and does and abrupt about face. Damn it Isaiah, get back here! Val loudly whispers. Receiving no reply he sighs and grits his teeth. Fine. Damn you. Let's do what the idiot says. Val gets on his stomach and starts crawling into the woods after Isaiah.

PS. I think we should stop posting as Isaiah and Valierion until everyone else has posted.

[Cullinane]

Cully pulls out his stick, waving it in front oh himself, and starts to follow after Isaiah. He turns his head towards everyone behind and says in a hushed tone "I don't know about you guys, but my curiosity is outweighing my fear. There's 5 of us! c'mon!"

[Zanatos777]

Um, okay I'm coming too. Sorry Isaiah.

[Divanance]

Devon stares after his friends, considering the situation. Isaiah's words have little effect on him as per usual he finally makes his decision based on his own experience and impulses. He quickly and quietly crosses the ground between where he is standing and the woods, catching up to Isaiah. It is difficult for his friends to tell what he is thinking, the only outward sign of nervousness is the death grip he has on his dagger. He nods to his friends when he catches up to them then surveys the scene in the woods.

[AngelAndrius]

Spot Checks once you are inside the tree line.

Chris: (1d20+1)[12]
Cully: (1d20+1)[16]
Devon:(1d20)[18]
Isaiah: (1d20+5)[7]
Valierion: (1d20+2)[3]

Val, you loose your orientation in the dark wood. The reviled red glow of the Black Moon gives you a nauseating headache in such an ancient place, amongst the gnarled and twisted boughs. Their creaking despair fills your head, reverberating till nothing is left... It only lasts a moment, but you were unable to notice anything in the real.

What is with all these crit fails?! lol

Devon amongst the soft red light, your eyes sharpen and notice a lump on a nearby deer trail. You caught it by a small glitter of metal, probably a cloak clasp or a coin. Cully, you catch Devon's eye and you both realize you've spotted the same thing.

Cully immediately begins to walk toward the person lying on the floor to try and help them.

From the brush to left, there is a deep rumbling that builds slowly for a moment, but only from a moment. With savage and rabid ferocity, a huge furry beast breaks out from brush, sending twigs and branches flying.

After a brief moment, you recognize the form of a bear charging at you with the clear intent to kill. The odd thing is that it seems to have glowing green eyes...

[AngelAndrius]

Iniative Checks

Chris: (1d20)[7]
Cully: (1d20+3)[16]
Devon: (1d20)[11]
Isaiah: (1d20+3)[20]
Valierion: (1d20+6)[12]
??? Bear: (1d20+1)[20]

Please remember to post in order of initiative during combat AND your running sub post.

Isaiah first, then the bear, then in order.

[Lord_Xaedien]

Isaiah reaches back to pull out his bow. He nervously shakes as he grabs at an arrow... this wasnt like killing deer.

He fires off a shot towards the bear

(1d20+5)[15]

[Lord_Xaedien]

(i wasn't sure if I did my own damage roll or not since I don't know the ac)

this is assuming point blank shot

(1d8+1)[8]

Combat Stats
HP= 9
AC= 15
Fort= 3
Ref= 5
Will= 1
Ongoing Effects= None

[AngelAndrius]

Isaiah's arrow sinks deeply into the shoulder of the bear. The beast screams in feral rage and spares a moment to try and snap at the arrow embedded in its flesh. But in a split second, the fierce green eyes fixate on Isaiah, filling his mind to the point where nothing else exists.

The bear charges Isaiah, seemingly unimpeded by the forest floor. With a great feral roar, the bear half rears and with one great burly paw swipes at Isaiah's fragile head.

Attack (1d20+6)[22]

Damage (1d4+4)[5]

Isaiah is knocked to the forest floor, a sickening crunch echoing in the night. The lad manages to stumble to his feet a few paces away from the beast.

[Cullinane]

As the bear knocks Isaiah to the ground, Cully lets out a fierce yell (well, as fierce as a halfling can sound I suppose) and jumps towards the bear, attacking it with his practice stick.

Attack: (1d20+2)[11]
Damage: (1d4+1)[3]

Combat Stats:
HP= 13
AC= 14
Fort= 6
Ref= 6
Will= 2
Ongoing Effects= None

[AngelAndrius]

Cully runs up wildly to the bear and attempts to switch it across the face. The bear, moving faster than you expect is able to dodge and move its hairy head out of the way of his blow.

[Darkfalle]

Val stares astonished at the form of the charging bear as Isaiah lets loose an arrow into the bear and only breaks out of trance once the bear has successfully dodged Cully's stick. He shakes himself out of it and begins to chant the words to a spell.

Honestly, I'm not really sure how the spellcasting mechanic works in 3.5, so I'll just tell you I'm casting sleep at the bear.

Combat Stats:

HP: 4
AC: 12
FORT: 0
REF: 2
WILL: 2
Ongoing Effects: None

[AngelAndrius]

Vals instinctual arcane powers spring forth in defense of his friend. Chris thoughtfully notices this as an abnormally unstructured way of casting a spell. The arcane forces seem to flow like a wild mountain stream from him.

The bear pauses as Val's spell sinks in.

DC: 14 (as my best estimate from your character sheet, correct me if I'm wrong)

Will save: (1d20+3)[17]

The hairy fiend shudders and pauses...

Violently the bear jerks in the direction of Val, a new hatred kindled in its eyes...

Around Val a small blue spryte appears gently wafting around his feet.

[Zanatos777]

I suppose we will pretend I delayed. Chris not wanting his friends to get hurt casts cause fear at the bear.

HP: 6
AC: 10
FORT: 2
REF: 0
WILL: 3
Ongoing Effects: None

[Divanance]

After getting over the initial shock of seeing a giant bear randomly charge out of the woods, Devon draws his dagger. Seeing the bear charge his friends he swings around behind to get a stab at the bear

Sneak Attack Roll (1d20+3)[5]
Damage Attack Roll (1d4)[3]
Sneak Attack Damage (1d6)[1]

Combat stats

Hp 7
AC 13
Fort 1
Reflex 5
Will 2

[AngelAndrius]

Devon attempts to thrust his dagger into the bear's flank, but at the instant the bear turns to focus on Val, Devon's strike sails through empty air.

I suppose we will pretend I delayed. Chris not wanting his friends to get hurt casts cause fear at the bear.

HP: 6
AC: 10
FORT: 2
REF: 0
WILL: 3
Ongoing Effects: None

I guess this happens now.

The structured almost mathematical spell manifests itself. The fear spell flys true like an arrow right to the heart of the beast.

DC: 14

(1d20+3)[12]

Isaiah's action will take place before the bear attempts to flee.

[Lord_Xaedien]

(Okay, now to not screw up the friggin bbc code!)

Isaiah tumbled backwards from the force of the bear's blow. He someone managed to steady himself on his feet. He watched his friends attack the bear as he struggled to catch his breath. he watched the bear turn to face Val.

Isaiah took a few steps back from the bear, and notched another arrow, hoping to be able to finish the bear before it struck another one of his friends

Attack(1d20+5)[19]
Damage(1d8+1)[3]

Combat Stats
HP= 4
AC= 15
Fort= 3
Ref= 5
Will= 1
Ongoing Effects= None

[AngelAndrius]

Isaiah's arrow barely skims the head of the bear, tearing the scalp.

The full effects of Christopher's spell finally sink into the bear. With one feral scream the beast turns around and charges into the forest. You can't but help release a sigh of relief, letting go of the breath you didn't know you've been holding. For a moment at least, you all are safe.

1d4 rounds of fear, the bear is moving double speed, night and forest granting full concealment.

[Cullinane]

Cully, looking at Isaiahs wounds, is torn between fleeing while there's still time, or hunting down the beast before it claims another victim. Not wanting to waste any time, he loads his sling, takes aim and lets loose.

Attack:
(1d20+5)[23]

damage:
(1d3)[2]

fleeing bear chance to hit thingy:
(1d10)[5]


Combat Stats:
HP= 13
AC= 14
Fort= 6
Ref= 6
Will= 2
Ongoing Effects= None

Cully turns to his companions and in a desperate voice asks "Run?! Or fight?!"

[AngelAndrius]

Everyone please check the updated homebrew rules concerning total concealment on the very first post.

Cully's stone sings into the night, but is heard to distinctly ricochet off a branch or trunk.

[Zanatos777]

We should probably run and bring that guy! Chris says knowing his spell will not make the bear flee for long.

[Lord_Xaedien]

I don't think that bear is going to give up... there is something weird going on. Did you guys see its eyes? Lets get up in the trees surrounding this guy... if it comes back, we have a better chance fighting it off that way!

climb check(1d20+0)[17]

[Divanance]

Devon heads to a tree close to Isaiah's. He pauses a moment to sheath his dagger then looks for a way up. Seeing some low hanging branches he grabs hold and begins to climb up

(1d20+4)[9]

[AngelAndrius]

talking was fine i guess, (though it's going to make for some freaking confusing combat rounds eventually ) but your guy's climb checks will not occur till it is actually your turn.

we are waiting on Val.

and lets try to avoid potential craziness with random posts lol.