Mythic Playtest: The Wrath of Nature (IC)

[HandofCrom]

The small, woodland village of Glencross sits at the intersection of two forest paths crossing through the mighty Fangwood. It is in northern Nirmathas, close to the border with Lastwall, and far removed from the bitter war with Molthune. It has been growing in recent years, thanks to growing trade with Lastwall and a stream of refugees fleeing the wars in the south. In the clearing, there are about thirty wooden buildings in good repair, built using the bounty of the forest around them. The day is pleasant, with a warm spring sun overhead, and it looks like the townsfolk are making the best of it, putting up decorative wreathes and garlands in preparation for some sort of festival.

[redsnake]

On his way to Tamran, Galvin Nail was glad he'd chosen to pass through Glencross. With spring in the air he had to admit that he wanted to relax a bit and have some fun as well. Maybe he could also do a little alchemy here and there to refill his dangerously empty coin purse. Straitening his faded Andoran blue coat, Galvin sauntered into town, greeting every passerby along the way.

[Scowling Dragon]

Quexlo rests and watched from the alleyways. He peeks out of a shadow, and spooks a woman walking by.

ARE YOU READY FOR YOUR DESTINY!

The woman runs off from the crazy man.

WE ALL ARE DESTINED! WE ARE ALL DESTINIEEAAAAAAD

With that he darts through the alleyways, looking for the woman he needs to replace for the event.

[Drothmal]

Having never been in Glencross before, Astias tries to inquire around town about the festival, not-so secretly hoping that it will involve strange customs, beautiful women and lots of alcohol.

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Take 10 on diplomacy for gather information (total 17) to learn more about the festival

[Starbuck_II]

Artie walks around the town, he needs to refill his waterskin and foodstock so he goes by the local tavern for information. Once he finds it, he asks what the celebration is for?

[HandofCrom]

Anyone who asks around quickly finds this festival is dedicated to the patron deity of the village, Erastil, the god of farming, hunting, trade, and family. The yearly festival is the holiest day celebrated here, and this year is especially exciting, for it is also the groundbreaking day of their first church dedicated to Old Deadeye.

[redsnake]

Galvin's sauntering takes him around the soon to be opened church. He takes some time to admire it's simple beauty. Though he doesn't have an eye for quality craftsmanship, or lack thereof, he's happy the citizens have something to celebrate.

As he finished looking around, his journey brought him to the tavern. At the bar he relinquished some of his precious coin for a simple ale while looking over the other patrons.

[Scowling Dragon]

He darts to the address he saw in his vision. Sure enough she is there.

Too soon. He must wait until the time comes.

[Drothmal]

Astias also wanders around town, admiring the new temple (though only from a perspective that knows Calistria rarely wants to be tied to a single place of worship) and eventually making his way to the same bar Galvin is at, enjoying the atmosphere in the town.

[doko239]

Yosei, having completed his meditation for the day, will walk about the town, quietly enjoying the festivities. He may draw some strange or concerned looks, as Kurobuchi is never out of his grasp.

[redsnake]

Noting the newcomer and his traveling gear, Galvin tipped his mug towards Astias in greeting.

"Hello there friend. In town for the festival as well?"

[Drothmal]

Noting the newcomer and his traveling gear, Galvin tipped his mug towards Astias in greeting.

"Hello there friend. In town for the festival as well?"

Not really: Though I respect Erastil, I find his view on community and duty rather onerous. A man has to be a man first and only then part of a community, for who is going to live our lives if not ourselves. the man punctuates the statement by finishing his half filled mug in one gulp. Sorry, I should have said "I'm just a traveler and ended up here by coincidence", but got carried away. How about you? Are you here for the festival?

[redsnake]

Gavlin laughed and continued to drink his ale slowly before answering.

"I am here for the festival, but mostly because it's a festival. I was on my way to Tamran when I noticed the preparations. Still lots of places in the world to see before I drop dead. Judging from what you said though, seems like you have a bit of a chip on your shoulder against Erastil. Care to talk about it?"

[Drothmal]

Gavlin laughed and continued to drink his ale slowly before answering.

"I am here for the festival, but mostly because it's a festival. I was on my way to Tamran when I noticed the preparations. Still lots of places in the world to see before I drop dead. Judging from what you said though, seems like you have a bit of a chip on your shoulder against Erastil. Care to talk about it?"

Like I said, nothing against Old Deadeye. I am a follower of Calistria, the Savored Sting, who favors freedom and teaches us to find pleasure wherever we can find it, that's all. For what you said, you also seem to have more in common with the Lady in the room than the Horned God replies Astias as he calls for another drink for himself, and one for his newfound friend

[Starbuck_II]

Seeing the two talking in good meriment, Artie walks over, " I've never met a follower of Calistria... have you followed her a long time?" as he takes his drink to a nearby stool.
He didn't want to drink alone at the tavern.

[redsnake]

"I've never trucked much with the gods," Galvin answered truthfully, "Whether I'm favored or not by one deity or another doesn't bother me. I just try to get by. But at the same time, if my home needed me, I'd be there for it."

Then the newcomer joined them, which Galvin didn't object to at all. The more the merrier. He remained silent as the... dwarf he supposed, asked what he would have.

[HandofCrom]

There is a bustle outside and some excited calls. People who are in the tavern start filing out and joining the crowd gathering around the build site for the temple. The citizens working on its construction have prepared the foundation and are resting, while the elders have gathered to formally begin the festivities. There is short speech, thanking Erastil for blessing their community and welcoming travelers and new citizens.

The crowd parts for a group of weary woodcutters and their team of mules, dragging a massive oak tree before the temple site. The townsfolk start cheering, and one elder steps forward and says, "Praise be for for this bounty! Let this timber be the heart of our new temple, so we may pay homage to Erastil!" As soon as the words leave his lips, a bolt of lightning flies from the clear skies and strikes the tree as dark clouds come pouring from the woods to cover the town. Cries start raising up from the crowd, as wild beasts are charging into the town and attacking the citizens.

As townsfolk start scattering or taking up arms, your band of travelers, together by circumstance, sees a group of beasts coming directly at you. A trio of timber wolves and a black panther are led by a massive grey wolf, which looks to you and then pounces with impossible speed.

[Scowling Dragon]

The time is right!

Quexlo runs onto the street and enters fighting position. Dark threads of velvet start to form in his hands.

[Starbuck_II]

I will stop you. Surrender, beasts.

Artie says before changing his stance then charges the nearest animal and hurls his palm into its side. Mystical energy flows through him into the beast and then back into Artie. After striking he puts his wrist up and motions for the enemy to come to him.

[Scowling Dragon]

"Wait....You can hear the sound bubbles of the beasts? I thought Only I must speak with the uninformed"

Quexlo asks Artie.

[Starbuck_II]

I do not understand your ways, wise one. I am just hoping they will understand me regardless.

Artie says worrying about who this figure is that speaks in such different ways.

[Scowling Dragon]

"Stop the Devilspeak! BEEEIginWIth......The Destructioms!"

[Drothmal]

Seeing the chaos around him, Astias quickly retrieves from the inner folds of his overcoat two long and slender whips, each of them ending in a vicious sting.

Realizing that those around him seemed rather competent for combat (albeit not completely there in terms of sanity), the inquisitor calls to his newfound allies

Concentrate on one at a time! I will try to immobilize the others!

With that, the follower of Calistria sweeps one of his whips in the direction of the incoming enemies, aiming the coils of his weapon at the beast's feet

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Move: Move around the battlefield as to be in front of squishy casters but behind frontliners
Standard: Readied action: Trip attempt at first enemy that comes within range (15 ft)

Take best of 2
Trip - (1d20+17)[29]
Trip - (1d20+17)[24]

[redsnake]

"I wouldn't exactly say wise..." Gavlin mutters at Artie's appraisal of the rambling man.. As he does, he preps a bomb and throws it into the biggest concentration of the beasts, targeting the one closest to the center of their cluster.

[doko239]

Yosei, on hearing a commotion towards the center of town, hurries down to find the battle already underway. With a fluid motion, he draws Kurobuchi from its scabbard, as the other hand glows faintly blue, summoning his magical defenses.

"Focus your efforts on the large wolf in front! It seems to be leading this group somehow; if we take it down, the rest may flee!"

[HandofCrom]

The huge wolf leaps at Artie and tries to disembowel him while bowling him over with its momentum.

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Bite attack: (1d20+7)[11]
Bite Damage: (1d8+6)[8]
Trip attempt (if bite hits): (1d20+8)[17]

[Drothmal]

Astias watches as the dwarven warrior dodges the wolf's attack. Sensing an opportunity, the inquisitor brings both of his whips to deadly use on the distracted beast, aiming at its legs and pulling it down so the other can quickly bring it down.

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5ft step to be within range if necessary
Full round: Two weapon fighting

Right hand:
Trip (take best of 2)
Trip1 - (1d20+15)[29]
Trip1 - (1d20+15)[29]

Left hand:
If right hand trips successfully, use dirty trick maneuver to blind for one round: DirtyTrick - (1d20+15)[17]

If right hand does not trip successfully, second trip attempt (take best of 2)
Trip2 - (1d20+15)[19]
Trip2 - (1d20+15)[19]

[HandofCrom]

Astias snags the legs of the large wolf and sends it to the ground, and lashes it with his other whip.

The panther starts bounding forward, but is not able to keep up with the large wolf and does not close in.

[doko239]

With a snap of his fingers, a plain wooden wand suddenly appears in Yosei's empty left hand. An instant later, amid a blur of movement, Yosei is suddenly standing behind the large wolf, as two large gashes appear on its sides.

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Free action: retrieve Wand of Bladed Dash from Glove of Storing.
Full round action: Spell Combat (Bladed Dash and basic attack).

Bladed Dash moves Yosei into flanking position behind the wolf. Movement from Bladed Dash does not provoke an AOO.

Attack 1 (Bladed Dash): (1d20+14)[31] for (1d8+7)[15] damage.

Attack 2 (Basic Attack): (1d20+10)[14] for (1d8+7)[13] damage.

[HandofCrom]

Both hit. The beasty is hurt.