Rising Unrest [IC]

[ludomastro]

The man who seems to be in charge gives a barely perceptible nod and the giant tosses his boulder at Rebeca.  She takes it full on and both her and Boxer go down.

The three humans move to their horses and mount them.

The orc begins a mad dash toward the caravan with his scythe held high.  He engages with Ryar'Bett and begins swinging the scythe as if reaping wheat.

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Hits Rebeca with a 20 vs a Defense of 14.
Hits for 7 points of damage.
And she fails her save against lethal damage.
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The less than sane orc hits with a 26.  However, it is not a threat as he is a standard character.
5 points of damage with AP 2.
Flavor as you like on vitality damage.
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The others have mounted, using up their full action for this round.

[Catodon]

Brindlglib gasps in shock. He is unaccustomed to such violence. Recovering he abandons his plan to watch and assess, the bandits are not in the mood to dally. He weaves through the ale barrels to the back of the wagon keeping low he drops down and scurries under the wagons trying to get under the baggage wagon undetected.

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The gnmoes tools are in the baggage wagon. Brindlglib is not really a sneaky-type character so I’m trying to use the environment as the little genius would. Besides even if they do see him are they going to worry about a 2’ gentlemen running away from the fight? I suggest the following modifiers. Please adjust my roll if you disagree with any of this
Size Modifier +4 (+8 vs the giant)
Daylight -2
Wagons and barrels as dense and obscuring scenery +4
Moved full speed -10
Dex +4
Unskilled (cap at 15)
Total= 0 (+4 vs giant)
under the wagons (1d20+0=1)
Sod, potential error and with all those huge stompy bullocks pulling the wagons…
Note at 10’ (guess) per wagon he wont make it the 50’ to the back wagon this round

[jameswllorimer]

Ryar'Bett has seen fierce attacks before from creatures of all kinds, but rarely like this. The frenzied scythe blow glances off his armour but pain still pangs from underneath. He shifts his weight, and whips his tails around towards the his opponent trying to take him off his feet. As he spins, he centres his spear ready for the follow up attack.

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Half action: Trip, opposed Acrobatics check = 22
Whether the trip attempt succeeds or not, Ryar will still follow up with an attack; if he did succeed, the Orc will be flat-footed.
Half action : Attack against the orc, hits defense 20 and is a threat. Will spend an AD, (not sure if he's special or not) damage of 5

[Reverandboo]

Tavish finishes casting his spell and liquid silver slowly drips from the glaive's edge, disappearing on contact with the ground. A sense of calm comes over his face where rage at "Thomas'" comment was a moment ago. He straightens his back and remembers his duty and training. Sliding his right foot back he readies his glaive for battle.

[Catela] "Someone see to Rebecca!"

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 Spellcasting roll to cast True Strike http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3174390/
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[Antilles]

Seeing the bandits' unprovoked and cruel attack against Rebeca and the rest of the caravan quickly stirs James into action. Deciding to prevent the giant from throwing more rocks, he moves up towards him, studying his movements and subtly disrupting his attacks.

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Half Action: Standard Move towards the giant.
Half Action: Anticipate with Touch of Cool Waters trick against the giant, 1d20+9=16. If successful, I gain a +3 dodge bonus against the giant for 1 round and 1 Edge, while the giant suffers a -4 penalty to damage rolls for 1 round.

Speed 40 ft., Defense 16 (possibly 19 vs giant), Fortitude +4, Reflex +6, Will +6, DR 1

[ludomastro]

As Brindlglib makes his full-on run toward the back of the wagon train, he stumbles, is knocked sideways by a startled ox but somehow manages to land on his feet.  Unfortunately he finds that he has been knocked out from under the protection of the wagons and is now exposed.

Ryar'Bett spins on one foot with a grace that makes a lie of his slow morning movements.  His tail catches the orc off-guard.  The orc is nearly horizontal in the middle of the air for a moment before crashing to the ground.  Ryar'Bett's spear finds purchase in the orc's armor and bites deep.  The scythe falls to the ground as the orc begins screaming before it tails off.

Responding to Tavish's request to help Rebeca, Magdar jumps from the wagon and rushes to her and Boxer.  As he stands over them he holds a double-headed axe in both hands.

The giant seems truly confused by James' charge.  It would seem that he is unaccustomed to being directly challenged.  However, he seems willing to deal with this new problem.  He throws a kick toward James' left leg which connects and twists it.  He follows up with a punch toward James' head but only manages to knock James' cowl off.

Two of the remaining bandits on horseback rush toward the group.  They lean in the saddle trying to use their short swords to their best advantage.  One takes a swing at Tavish but misses on the uneven ground.  The other attacks Ryar'Bett and also misses.

The final bandit rides to and begins searching frantically through Rebeca's wagon.

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Wrap up from previous posts.

Use one AD to cause Brindlglib to stumble and break cover exposing him to the bandits.

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The semi-insane orc goes down from the tail swipe.
The use of an AD puts this orc down for the count.  If you want him to live, let me know, but he's out of the fight.

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Anticipate trick is successful.

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You notice out of the corner of your eye that Magdar's axe came from nowhere.  Think Highlander.

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Moving on to new bandit actions.

The giant connects with both his kick and his punch.
The kick (25-4=21>19) is a Cheap Shot toward speed.  (-10 until end of scene)
The punch connects but in a glancing matter as the max unarmed damage (4) - 4 from Touch of Cool Waters = 0.

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These guys are almost stormtroopers for all their accuracy.

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Our bandit fails against his Search DC of 15.

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GM AD remaining: 9

[Antilles]

The blow to his legs throws James off his rythm, making his disruption movements less than effective. James then decides to give the giant a taste of his own medicine with a couple of quick jabs to his elbows, the disruption of his joints leaving him unable to fully utilize his strength.

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Activate Two-Hit Combo.
Half Action: Anticipate with Touch of Cool Waters trick, 1d20+7=9.
Half Action: Attack the giant with 2 Punches, the first with Cheap Shot (Strength). 1st attack 1d20+1=19, damage 1d4+4=5 lethal. Giant suffers a -2 penalty to all Strength-related attack and skill checks. 2nd attack 1d20+5=14, damage 1d4+4=5 lethal.

Speed 30 ft., Defense 16, Fortitude +4, Reflex +6, Will +6, DR 1

[Catodon]

Picking himself up Brindlglib glances around and sees the last bandit climb onto Rebecca’s cart. His quick mind understands the implications instantly. [Catela] “The bandit on the cart, stop him!” he shouts. Then little gnome then runs directly for Rebbecca’s cart.

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Intelligence 18. Brindlglib’s original plan was to prevent the bandits from being able to drive a wagon-load of loot away. However even in the heat of battle his fast mind makes the following deductions
1)   That the bandits send one man to the back of the cart indicates that are not just after general ‘loot’ they are after something special.
2)   Whatever they are after one human can carry it away
3)   They sent the man in in the middle of a fight indicating they really want that something
4)   Once they have that thing they might run but are more likely to want to kill witnesses.
5)   They are not going to keep anyone alive to drive the cart or hold to ransom, they will probably kill Brindlglib if the win the fight.
6)   Therefore to stay alive we can’t let them get the ‘something’

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By my reckoning I could have moved 60’ last round but given the obstacles probably didn’t get that far so...
Two half round action moves  to get to back of Rebbecca’s cart (up to 60’)
IF only a Half round action to get there do I need to scramble onto back of cart as a half action? This is not really a Mount full action as I’m not ‘taking control’ of the wagon. If not and I have a half action spare then handle object:draw sword.

[Reverandboo]

Tavish ducks underneath the short sword swings his glaive wide, striking the horses legs as it charges by, in a flash of silver light from the spell on the glaive. Completing the swing he raises up at attention again and locks eyes with Thomas.

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attack roll on horse http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3174905/
untrained acrobatics check for trip attempt http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3174919/ [/ spoiler]

[jameswllorimer]

Ryar'Bett pulls his last blow, as the vocal exclamation from the orc dies away. He knows that his opponent is out of the fight. Hearing the voice of the gnome from back near the wagon train, he has a few seconds glance at the carts and the human that now can been seen climbing on them. Damn thieves!

His sharp hearing alerts him to the danger from behind him, and his reflexes to the rest as a sharp blade comes into view. He rolls from the attack and instinctively puts some distance between the him and rider before turning to face him once more.

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Half action: Standard move (25' in armour) back towards the train - I figure when we were ambushed I was about 100-120' ahead
Half action : Ranged attack with the throwing spear: hits defense 21, damage of 5

[ludomastro]

The giant's wicked smile dulled when he missed James' head.  Now it disappears as James begins targeted nerve strikes.  The giant's arms fall to his sides useless.  He slumps down to his knees.  [Catela] "Beaten?! By a puny human?  How ..."  He trails off in disbelief.

Brindlglib runs for the wagon and half climbs, half runs up the side of the wagon wheel landing on top of the stored items.  He pulls his sword as a glint of light catches the blade.  It flows up the blade and announces his presence to the would-be thief.

Tavish's blow seems to swing through empty space.  The horse appears unharmed and was definitely not tripped.  However, the boot on the ground with a human foot still in it tells a different story.  Tavish glances up to see the human rider fall from the saddle dripping blood while the horse continues galloping away.

Ryar'Bett rolls away before the horse and rider can do any damage.  He uses his tail to provide balance and a backstop for a good throw.  The spear sticks into the armor of the bandit but doesn't bring him down.  The bandit pulls the spear free before rounding the horse and coming in again.  This time he slides low in the saddle and swings for Ryar'Bett's back.  He scores a hit that leaves Ryar'Bett feeling less than nimble.

The human leader continues to rifle through the wagon's contents before snatching up a satchel.  He whirls his mount and begins galloping away yelling, [Catela] "I've got it, let's ride!"

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Wrap up of player actions.

@ James/Antilles
Anticipate of 9 fails (< 12)
The Cheap Shot trick connects and does some damage.  He makes his save.
The second strike brings him down.
I decided to add 1d6 stress since he's never been beaten before.
He fails his stress save and just falls down incredulous.  He's out of the fight.

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@ Brindlglib/Catodon
Looks like he only made it 15 feet away before taking a nose dive.
Most wagons I'm familiar with, I could vault into them; however, I'm medium sized.  At Bridlglib's size, it's going to take him a second to climb up the wheel.  But I'll allow it for the cinematic nature of the thing.

Also, for the excellent OOC explanation and doing the heroic (if not entirely altruistic) thing, please take one AD.

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@ Tavish/Reverandboo

As a mounted character the brigand decides to apply the damage from Tavish's attack to himself.  After all he's going to need his horse.
8 - 1 = 7 DC = 10 + 1/2(7) = 13 vs 4.  FAIL

Not that it matters but the horse isn't tripped.

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@ Ryar'Bett/jameswllorimer
Spear hits, and he keeps coming.
5-1(armor) = 4 -> DC 12 vs 15, He lives!

The remaining brigands continue acting.

The horse riding brigand takes a another swing at Ryar'Bett but aiming for his back this time.  Cheap shot targeting DEX.  WOW!, he made it.
Less impressive is the damage (1).
However, the trick connects.

Search for bandit's target is successful.

[Reverandboo]

Tavish allows a sliver of pride to run through him at the sight of the severed foot.  He quickly turns and moves toward Thomas, swinging his glaive in a wide arc, wanting to end Thomas with a single strike. His robe bellows out behind him as the glaive slices through the air with practiced precision.

[Catela] "You'll be leaving here with naught but your tail tucked between your legs, knave!!!"

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Attack roll http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3176273/
dmg roll http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3176276/ [/ spoiler]

[Catodon]

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Brindlglib runs for the wagon and half climbs, half runs up the side of the wagon wheel landing on top of the stored items.  He pulls his sword as a glint of light catches the blade.  It flows up the blade and announces his presence to the would-be thief.


The human leader continues to rifle through the wagon's contents before snatching up a satchel.  He whirls his mount and begins galloping away yelling, [Catela] "I've got it, let's ride!"

@ Brindlglib/Catodon
Looks like he only made it 15 feet away before taking a nose dive.
Most wagons I'm familiar with, I could vault into them; however, I'm medium sized.  At Bridlglib's size, it's going to take him a second to climb up the wheel.  But I'll allow it for the cinematic nature of the thing.

Also, for the excellent OOC explanation and doing the heroic (if not entirely altruistic) thing, please take one AD.

I would argue power-to-wieght allows the gnome to vault up but with 6STR maybe not (ever notice good gymnasts are short?).

Hmmm I didn't realise the theif was still mounted...Could I leap to the horse or is it already too far away? I've got a shiney new AD if it would help...

[Catodon]

Brindlglib sees he is too late. In split seconds he analyses the distances, the tactical situation, the clothing, posture, and accent of the bandit [Catela, subtle mimic of bandit’s accent] “Ha! That’s right run ya cow’rd slug, Grrrr!”. With that Brindlglib waves his flashing blade around in a deliberately inexpert manner. Hopefully, one of the warrior types will notice this out-of-character behaviour by the gnome.

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Weighing options Brindlglib consider’s just standing back and letting the bandit keep his prize but help is not far off, this big oafish human is unlikely to land a blow, and here is an opportunity for a little fame that might be leveraged for coin. ‘you collect ‘leaves’ where they fall’ as his old grandfather used to say.
Brindlglib considers jumping to the horse but being carried off by a ‘huge’ bandit is a bad idea.
Brindlglib tries to look as ridiculous as possible, if the bandit ride’s away he will loose face with the other brigands for ‘running away’ from a gnome. Thus the leader will be delayed in his escape while he attacks Brindlglib.
Taunt: assumes bandit is still within 30’. If the bandit fails he must attack gnome next action.
Roll: Ha! (1d20+5=23)
Distract: even if the bandit does not attack the momentary distraction might delay the bandits next action. Bluff 5ranks+4Dex
Roll: Watch me the flashing blade (1d20+9=11)
Ok I want an AD on the bluff: Little more (1d6=2)
So total to bluff is 13.
 

[Antilles]

James leaves the giant stunned on his knees and runs towards the bandits' leader. Unfortunately the blow to his legs is slowing him down enough that he'll just miss him before he rides off, but upon seeing the spectacle Brindlglib is making, he laughs mockingly towards the bandit [Catela]"Ha, the big strong bandit running away from a little gnome? Is that a whiff of soiled underpants I smell? Cowards, the lot of you!"

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Half Action: Standard Move 30' towards the bandit on a horse.

Half Action: Threaten bandit on horse, 1d20+7=16. I'll spend an AD on that one, 1d6=5, for a total of 21.

Speed 30 ft., Defense 16, Fortitude +4, Reflex +6, Will +6, DR 1