(INC) The Bellows of War- Battle Thread!!

[Wolfykins]

Niyolaku blinked in surprise and looked around for his foe in confusion. He gave himself a shake, and then lowered his head, tail sticking almost straight out behind him, but angled up slightly. Growling, he readied himself for the next possible attack.

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Standard action: Ready. If Niyolaku is attacked, he will use acrobatics to attempt to jump or roll away.

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The ground breaks open next to Osman. An ifrit warrior climbs out holding a spear. He chokes up on the spear when he sees how close Osman is to him, and attacks. (1d20+4)[24] to hit. (1d8+6)[7].

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Osman Quickly tries to parry and reposte the blow.
(1d20+12)[19] parry.
If successful (1d20+12)[24] reposte (1d6+5)[11] dmg

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The spear sinks deeply into Osman's flesh. Blood begins to spill out. Shouldn't have done that

Osman drags his rapier through his own blood. (Swift action poison blade.) And lashes out at the ifrit
(1d20+12)[32](1d6+5)[7] dmg +4 precise strike. Crit confirmed +7 dmg (1d2)[1]Dex dmg
(1d20+12)[26](1d6+5)[8] dmg (1d2)[1]Dex dmg

Osman finds the irfrit's armor easily penatrable and pierces his flesh twice.

[Darius Vibrtrar]

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Swift action, change stance to Stance of the Silver Crane, weapon gains holy Property, Billy gains Protection from Evil Dc 14 Wil save

Billy attempts to Break the Grapple, Kicking with all his might to free his foot.

(1d20+10)[29] CMB

(1d20+12)[22] Acrobatics check.

Billy Bursts from beneath the mud, flashing wings and golden halo flaring as he spins and lands on the ground 15 feet south of his former position. As he lands the imagery of the wings and halo slowly fade. Mud covering his entire body, aside from the pure white holy light burining from his spear tip.

"Evil is amongst us allies. "

[Wolfykins]

Kamoru stood up as the mud heaved beneath her. "You don't say!" she said dryly, looking at Billy as she shook her head to clear some of the mud. Following the rope, she lunged out of the mud, pulling herself up on firm ground north of Trelane. "You might want to untie the rope before this turns into some kind of chained-prisoner comedy play," she quipped breathlessly as she pushed her muddy bangs out of her face, plastering them to the rest of her hair.

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A large hand moves slowly through the mud, bumping into Trelane it tries to grab hold.(1d20+14)[22] Grapple. Trelane feels a large gruff hand grip onto his lower leg. The width of the hand is nearly as long as his shin.

[paladin_artea]

"Alright! That's what I'm talking about!" Trelane exclaimed as Hanar took out the fake mud-wolf. He let out a shout of relief as Billy finally emerged from the mud in that burst of light. "I'll see what I can..." he started to reply to Kamoru's suggestion before he felt the large hand grab him from beneath the mud, "Ugh...oh no you don't!" he shouted as he attempted to wiggle free.

Escape Artist check: (1d20+12)[21]. If successful, moves north to get out of the mud pit; if not, grabs hold of the rope (if not too many actions)

[Andrew Markham]

"I shall strengthen you all!" Hanar casts Mass Human Potential. (All PCs get a +2 enhancement bonus to a stat of their choice for 13 minutes.)

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The hand in the mud flails around until it finds the leg of the Horse. (1d20+14)[20] grapple. The horse lets out a frightened whinny as it feels the hand grip it's leg tightly.

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[Wolfykins]

Kamoru's head snapped up when she heard the horse's scream, eyes widening. "Oh. Oh, that cannot be good!" she growled through clenched teeth. "Trelane, I don't think I can pull you and the stupid horse, so if at all possible, you should try to cut the rope behind you! The horse is replaceable, you're not!" Kamoru said grimly.

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Picking strength, probably going to need it, LOL.

[EdgeGrinder]

"I see two entities under the mud. They are under the effects of Enlarge. The ground is effect by Soften Earth and Stone. It is my belief that these are earth elementals under the control of a greater force. Perhaps our Ifirt friend here knows something." Alloishus spoke.

Alloishus felt the power of Hanar's spell.

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+2 to Alloishus' DEX.

"Billy, I think we need to get to the farm house. The source of this attack is just might be coming from there." Alloishus explained. "But first..."

Alloishus notched an arrow, aimed at the Ifirt, and released.

Ranged Attack
(1d20+9)[20]
Composite Longbow +1
(1d8+1)[5]

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Al's arrow strikes the Ifrit's armor, glances to the right and pierces the flesh of his shoulder between the plates of ridged material.

[EdgeGrinder]

Feeling the rush of Hanar's Haste, Alloishus fired another arrow.

Ranged Attack (Forgot the add the +1 to attack earlier)
(1d20+10)[19]
Composite Longbow +1
(1d8+1)[6]

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The second arrow slams into the Ifrit's Breastplate and drops harmlessly to the ground

[Wolfykins]

Niyolaku's eyes flitted back and forth between Kamoru and the others and then zeroed in on the ifrit. It was looking at Kamoru. Niyolaku growled, a deep, rumbling, enraged growl.
He approached the ifrit from behind, across from Osman. With a snarl, he opened his mouth, freshly-sharpened teeth gleaming and lunged for a bite attack. If he succeeds, he'll try to pull the ifrit down (trip).
Attack: (1d20+13)[22]
Damage: (1d6+4)[9]
Trip: (1d20+9)[19]

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The Ifrit yelps in pain as the wolf's jaws clamp shut on his flesh he staggers for a second but does not fall. He barks out a series of intimidating snarls and hisses and raises his left hand. Just then a burst of flames leaps out of his palm and bathes Osman, Kamoru, Trelane and the horse in fire (4d4)[15] flame dmg. Ref save for half.

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Your time is up. The Eternal will feed!

[paladin_artea]

"Don't worry Kamoru," Trelane called back, "thanks to Blue Boy over there I think I can get out of this mess easier than breaking the rope."

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+2 DEX

But before he could try, the Ifrit's fire attack came towards him.

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(1d20+7)[11]

"Hot hot hot!" He shouted as he was definitely more motivated to break out.

Escape Artist check: (1d20+13)[27]

If he breaks the grapple he heads out of the mire.

[Darius Vibrtrar]

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Strength +2

Billy moves with a swiftness that could only be granted to him from Hanar's speed spell. He moves until he is North of the Ifrit, with 5 feet block between them. His Golden Halo Flares again as his Wings light up into sight. With his Spear Glowing with Holy Light he reaches across the space and attempts to Peirce the Evil Ifrit.

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Silver Knights Blade Standard action, Does 4d6 Sacred damage, which does 50% extra Damage to Evil Creatures. Heals a like amount to ally within 30 feet.
Silver Cranes Blessing Swift Action, Heals 2d6 damage to an ally withing 30 feet.

"Come now vile Creature. Face me front and Center!"

(1d20+10)[11] Attack

(1d8+13)[15] + (4d6)[16] Sacred Damage + (2d6)[8] Holy Damage

White light Flows from Billy and washes over Trelane. Healing Trelane for 8 Damage despite totally fumbling his attack.

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Osman and Komoru turn just in time to protect their vital areas from the blast. The horse lowers its head to protect its eyes and Trelane has no choice but to fall forward into the mud as the flames wash over his back. (All 4 targets take 7 flame dmg.)

Osman turns back to the Ifrit and lunges at him. (+2Dex)(1d20+15)[34](1d6+6)[11] +4 Precision Crit Confirmed +11 dmg
(1d20+15)[26](1d6+6)[7] +4 Precision
Osman's Rapier pierces the Ifrit's eye socket killing him instantly then withdraws and slices him across the throat for good measure.

Suddenly Trelane disappears beneath the surface of the mud momentarily before bursting back out and scrambling to solid ground as quickly as possible. He stands just west of Kamoru catching his breath when suddenly his burns heal instantly.

Looking east He and Kamoru see Billy jab his spear at the falling Ifrit. He misses, instead piercing Osman's side as the snake man had lunged directly into his path. Pain flashed across Osman's face.

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You now have Osman's blood on your spear. Your next round of attacks will inflict an additional 1d2 poison Dex dmg.

[Wolfykins]

Kamoru twisted around to get away from the flames, grunting as she felt the skin beneath her armor and clothes blistering from the heat. Could be worse! Angrily, she shouted something at the ifrit. But then she blinked when she realized it was dead. "Oh. Well, nevermind then," she said with exaggerated flatness.

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You'll have to do better than that, sylph-sucker!

Kamoru quickly shed the rope around her and let it fall to the ground. She looked over at Trelane, "Welcome to dry land," she said, "Better brace yourself, whatever's in that mud is probably going to come out now!" She sucked in a breath and looked at Osman with concern. "Hey, are you alright?"

She knew the fight wasn't over yet, so she gave herself a shake to loosen the now-dry mud and got up on the balls of her feet and brought her fists up to chest level. She was ready!

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Standard action: Ready. If Kamoru is attacked, she will use acrobatics to attempt to jump or roll away.

[Darius Vibrtrar]

Billy's eyes widen with Concern over Osman.

"Osman, My apologies. Give me a moment and Ill do what I can to fix that. I just need an evil Foe to face, and Ill stitch you right up. "

He begins looking around and remembers what was said about the tree He turns to look toward the tree.

"Hanar! did you see anyone by the tree?"

[EdgeGrinder]

Alloishus put away his bow and took up his heavy mace. "I've been looking for the best use of my Dispell, any ideas, Billy? Hanar? I have only one shot and it should not be used lightly." he asked.

[Darius Vibrtrar]

"Once the Horse is out, Hit the Mud, or Look over at the Tree and See if there is anything magical, Otherwise, Save it for whats waiting in the house. "

Billy is swift in talking, almost Curt. He does not like how the Battle is proceeding.

[Wolfykins]

"Breathe, Billy," Kamoru said softly, without turning her head, "'Vexation may be succeeded by contentment.'"

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Osman inspects the two spear wounds and the burns. I've had worse. He quips, hissing as he touches one of the spear wounds. Not that it doesn't hurt like an abyssal enema.

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(1d20+14)[31] The Horse's eyes go wide just before it is pulled beneath the surface of the mud.

[paladin_artea]

Trelane gave Kamoru a grin to let her know he was okay, "Thanks, feels good to be back...and at least we will be able to see what we're fighting now...oh crap the horse!" he shouted as he saw it go under.

[Andrew Markham]

Hanar flies to Osman's side. He stays in the air but gets within touch range of him. "Allow me to tend to what ails you, Master Osman." He converts a spell into Cure Critical Wounds- Osman is healed (4d8+13)[28] damage.

[Wolfykins]

Satisfied that the immediate enemy was gone, Niyolaku trotted over to Kamoru and positioned himself north of her, at her back, ready to defend her.

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Standard action: Ready. If Kamoru is attacked, Niyolaku will Aid her acrobatics check.
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Kamoru sighed as the horse vanished. "At least it wasn't you or Billy," she commented wryly to Trelane. "We could try pulling it back up with the rope, but unless you tied the rope around its chest like a harness, I'm not sure we'd accomplish much besides breaking the saddle..."