PrP: Camp Encounter

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|   Name   |  Race  |    Class    | E Lev| CHP | HP  | AC  | For | Ref | Wil |
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|Elessa    |HUMAN   |Rog          |  2   | 14  | 14  | 17  |  1  |  7  |  1  |
|Remethaer |HUMAN   |Rgr          |  4   | 33  | 33  | 18  |  6  |  9  |  4  |
|Kravar    |HUMAN   |Ftr          |  4   | 41  | 41  | 15  |  7  |  3  |  2  |
|Ferawyn   |WILD_ELF|Dru          |  3   | 25  | 25  | 16  |  5  |  4  |  7  |



**BEGIN LOG**


<OOC> Rogun says, "Elessa said something about being late. So what I'm inclined 
to do is to go ahead and get organized and then start. Given my experience with 
these things thirty minutes or so will pass before things get too hairy."

<OOC> Rogun says, "Hopefully she'll be there by then. If not, she can 'wake up 
and join' when she gets here."

<OOC> Rogun says, "So first things first. Given that this is a fantasy forest 
there probably are small clearings (surrounded by trees). Streams. Maybe sink 
holes. Is there any particular location someone wants to say y'all setup camp 
(if you can roll well enough to find these exotic locales)?"

<OOC> Rogun says, "Or just 'in the woods' is sufficent?"

<OOC> Ferawyn says, "anywhere in the forest is fine by me. But I imagine if 
everyone wants a fire, but not to start a big fire, they'll want a clearing that 
won't set the grass on fire."
<OOC> Rogun says, "I'd be willing to handwave fire difficulty. I figure between 
Ferawyn and Remethaer y'all can safely build a fire pit that won't enflame the 
campsite without some external hazard."

<OOC> Remethaer says, "I imagine it'd depend on the night. If it's windy and 
cold something near a windbreak (the lee of a hill, a dense copse) would be nice. 
If it's a nice night then just some place with comfy ground. A freshwater source 
is always nice but it doesn't need to be right on top of the camp."

<OOC> Kravar my ideal would be someplace on top of a hill but with some rocks or 
trees or other stuff so that there's some cover from things outside of the camp
<OOC> Kravar says, "Fallen trees"
<OOC> Kravar says, "Maybe something like this: 
http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1584642"
<OOC> Ferawyn says, "lets use an amalgamation of standing and fallen trees, 
perhaps freshwater nearby."

<OOC> Rogun says, "Okay. Those who want to predict the weather roll Survival."
GAME: Ferawyn rolls survival: (14)+12: 26
GAME: Kravar rolls survival: (3)+6: 9
GAME: Remethaer rolls Survival: (20)+10: 30

Remethaer and Ferawyn predict that it's going to be partly cloudy with a light 
summer breeze. They anticipate no storms or severe weather. The moon is waxing 
gibbous.

<OOC> Rogun says, "Now. Knowledge Geography."
<OOC> Rogun says, "This is to attempt to find a hill similar to what Kravar 
presented. A known geographical feature of the land."

GAME: Remethaer rolls Knowledge/Geography: (18)+7: 25

Based upon a desire of some cover Remethaer is able to discern a hill not quite 
as stark as the one Kravar presented in the picture. It's about three-quarters 
size and more rounded. The rocky soil causes the trees to be a bit more sparse 
than in the rest of the forest. The trees themselves vary in size but are 
typically about thirty to sixty feet tall with the lower branches stout enough 
to support one or two medium-sized individuals at a time.

There is fallen tree midway up the hill in one section. The top of the hill is 
bald.

Water is a short hike away and you are able to secure plenty for the evening 
prior to settling in.

<OOC> Rogun says, "Camp at the top. Near the fallen tree or at the base?"
<OOC> Kravar votes at the top
<OOC> Remethaer says, "The top is fine."

<OOC> Rogun says, "Okay. Ferawyn, I believe Remethae has a dog. Do you have an 
animal companion?"
<OOC> Ferawyn does not.

<OOC> Rogun says, "Okay. Kravar volunteered for first watch. Barring objections. 
Do who takes second? Does Remethaer's dog get its own watch slot or is it 
watching with him? Obviously Elessa will not have a slot unless she appears in 
the next few minutes."
<OOC> Ferawyn wanted to sleep through the first watch since, I think, elves 
don't sleep very long.
<OOC> Remethaer says, "Kravar can have first, I'll take the second with the dog, 
and Ferawyn can have the last?"
<OOC> Rogun says, "Okay."
<OOC> Ferawyn nods.

GAME: Rogun rolls 1d3: (3): 3

GAME: Rogun rolls 1d20-2: (9)+-2: 7
GAME: Rogun rolls 1d20+6: (9)+6: 15
GAME: Rogun rolls 1d20+6: (4)+6: 10

<OOC> Rogun says, "Ferawyn, roll perception."
GAME: Ferawyn rolls perception: (13)+12: 25
<OOC> Rogun says, "Posing."


-=Fade In - A Hilltop Campsite=-

The current quest has found our adventurers atop a bald hill-site in the middle 
of the dense woodland. Having spent an hour at dusk assuring their campsite was 
in order the vast wilderness knowledge purported by Remethaer and Ferawyn has 
provided enough food, water, and a fire which is unlikely to get out of control 
without some outside assistance.

As dusk turns to night they share a meal together before setting a watch and 
turning in for the evening.

Kravar volunteers for the first watch if only to spare the racket of donning and 
removing his armor multiple times. His shift passes without incident as the fire 
dies to a low state.

Remethaer and his companion are awakened next. The veteran ranger is quite 
accustomed to having his sleep disturbed in such a manner. He tracks his time by 
the movement of the moon and occupies his time without fear for the darkness 
over the valley below.

Ferawyn awakes next. Her sylvan form seemingly less dependant upon sleep than 
her companions she arises feeling fully rested and ready for the next day's 
adventure. However, communing with nature she is preternaturally aware of her 
surroundings..

..the complex symphony of nature is interrupted by a discordant note. Nearby she 
detects the movement of not one, not two, but three separate entities. At least 
one of them is much larger than the others though she cannot quite yet see its 
skulking form in the low-light of the moon.

<OOC> Rogun says, "Roll init. Ferawyn."

GAME: You roll initiative for Interloper_T1: Roll: 15 + Bonus: 2 = Total: 17
GAME: You roll initiative for Interloper_W1: Roll: 2 + Bonus: 2 = Total: 4
GAME: You roll initiative for Interloper_W2: Roll: 2 + Bonus: 2 = Total: 4


GAME: Ferawyn rolls initiative: Roll: 18 + Bonus: 3 = Total: 21

===== Current Initiative Order =========
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 21                  Ferawyn
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 17                  Interloper_T1
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 4                   Interloper_W1
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 4                   Interloper_W2
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<OOC> Rogun says, "Your action."
<OOC> Ferawyn says, "I'm definitely hopping off of my tree and waking remethaer 
up."
<OOC> Rogun says, "Pose it. He'll wake next round."

Tilting her head with a start, Ferawyn easily slides down out of the tree she 
was sleeping on, and nudges Remethaer. "Reme. Wake up. We have company." She 
says first in sildanyari, then in a language reme will definitely not recognize 
before she finally speaks it in common.....

<OOC> Rogun says, "Roll perception again."

GAME: Ferawyn rolls perception: (20)+12: 32
Ferawyn only would note that the hillside forms continue their cautious approach. 
As she slides off her perch and moves to wake her companion they seem to pause 
for a beat.

Her senses meld with nature as she wakes her companion. For a moment she can 
clearly detect the three forms despite the darkness and distance between she and 
they..

**PERMIT TO FERAWYN ONLY** The two smaller forms are quadrupeds and you 
determine them to be animals weighing approximately 90 pounds. The third form is 
large. Nearly ten feet tall. The two smaller forms break formation and begin to 
circle with one on either side of the camp. You can determine the larger one to 
be doing something.

<OOC> Rogun says, "Remethaer roll initiative"

You paged Ferawyn with 'Also. They are about sixty feet away.'

GAME: Remethaer rolls initiative: Roll: 7 + Bonus: 5 = Total: 12

===== Current Initiative Order =========
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 21                  Ferawyn
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 17                  Interloper_T1
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 12                  Remethaer
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 4                   Interloper_W1
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 4                   Interloper_W2
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<OOC> Rogun says, "Ferawyn."
<OOC> Ferawyn says, "Right. I'm waking Kravar next."
<OOC> Rogun says, "Pose it."

GAME: Rogun rolls 1d20+6: (15)+6: 21

Still keeping an eye on the trio approaching, Ferawyn sighs. "Have to be 
wolves." She says to herself as she strings her bow together, and gives a swift, 
but solid, kick to Kravar. "Wake up Kravar, we have company and we need your 
sword, now."

GAME: Rogun rolls 1d8+1: (2)+1: 3
GAME: Rogun damaged Ferawyn for 3 points. 22 remaining.

GAME: Remethaer rolls Perception: (10)+10: 20
GAME: Ferawyn rolls perception: (6)+12: 18

<OOC> Rogun says, "Okay."
<OOC> Ferawyn says, "are we still considered to be in the forest?"
<OOC> Rogun says, "The overall terrain is forest, yes. The hilltop is bald."
<OOC> Ferawyn says, "K. my AC is 18, not that it matters now...but."

An arrow flies in from the darkness striking Ferawyn as she moves from Remethaer 
to Kravar.

**Remethaer** Something is shooting a bow from out in the darkness. Its far 
enough away that its hard to detect.
Emit to whom?

**Ferawyn** You realize the large shape is firing a bow as you are struck with 
an arrow. The other two shapes continue to circle.

<OOC> Rogun says, "Remethaer."

<OOC> Remethaer says, "Stand as a move (and draw my rifle as part of that action) 
and then shake Elessa awake."
<OOC> Rogun says, "Pose it."

<OOC> Rogun says, "Kravar init."
GAME: Kravar rolls initiative: Roll: 17 + Bonus: 2 = Total: 19

===== Current Initiative Order =========
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 21                  Ferawyn
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 19                  Kravar
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 17                  Interloper_T1
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 12                  Remethaer
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 4                   Interloper_W1
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 4                   Interloper_W2
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<OOC> Rogun says, "Ferawyn."
<OOC> Ferawyn is giving Kravar bull's strength.
<OOC> Rogun says, "Okay."
GAME: Ferawyn casts Bull's Strength.

In the process of rolling to his feet, Remethaer ducks at the whistle of arrows. 
"Handy bloody wolves!" He counters with an awkward grind, scooping up the 
elaborate compound stick of metal and wood. He pushes at Elessa with his foot, 
"Hunter's step, quick miss."

<OOC> Rogun says, "Kravar. You can stand and grab weapons this round if thats 
what you want to do."
<OOC> Kravar nods...can we pretend my pose was for this round? :)
<OOC> Rogun says, "Yes. :)"

Kravar opens his eyes with a start, then struggles to his feet, taking up his 
sword first and then looking for his shield. "What is it?" He tries to blink 
away sleep.


<OOC> Rogun says, "Perception from the three who have had turns."
"ERGH!" Ferawyn yelps as the arrow hits her in the shoulder. However, she 
doesn't let it break her concentration. "Paulein, giver of fruits, embolden this 
warrior for the fight ahead." She says in druidic.....

GAME: Ferawyn rolls perception: (3)+12: 15
GAME: Kravar rolls perception: (5)+5: 10

GAME: Rogun rolls 1d20+6: (4)+6: 10

<OOC> Rogun says, "Perception when you get a chance, Reme."
<OOC> Rogun says, "Also, you can roll your dogs as well."

GAME: Remethaer rolls Perception: (18)+10: 28
GAME: Remethaer rolls 1d20+5: (2)+5: 7
<OOC> Remethaer says, "+8 if Scent applies."

Another arrow flies in. This one a bit wide striking the ground with a *THUNK*.

**Ferawyn** The large shape fires another arrows. You lose track of the other 
two in the hail of arrows though they were last at opposite ends of the 
encampment in the darkness.

**Kravar** An arrow just flew in. It's dark out there.

**Remethaer** Now that you've shaken off your sleep you can determine that 
whatever it is out there in the darkness appears to be quite large. The crude 
arrows look more like large short-bow ammunition. The hair on the back of your 
neck stands on end. You feel like you are being encircled.

The dog is diligent and seemingly aware that the major threat is ahead.

===== Current Initiative Order =========
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 21                  Ferawyn
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 19                  Kravar
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 17                  Interloper_T1
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 12                  Remethaer
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 4                   Interloper_W1
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 4                   Interloper_W2
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<OOC> Rogun says, "Elessa roll initiative when you return. We'll progress around 
you for the moment."

<OOC> Rogun says, "Ferawyn."

<OOC> Ferawyn says, "I can still see the one who fired the arrow?"
<OOC> Rogun says, "Not clearly. IT's definately concealed by the darkness but 
yes you are aware of its rough size and position from your previous rolls."
<OOC> Ferawyn is going to cast a summon nature's ally then.....
<OOC> Ferawyn says, "2nd level. Unfortunately I didn't have a spell prepared 
since I goofed on my last readysp.....:/"
<OOC> Rogun says, "Okay. What are you summoning. Also it will take a full round 
and roughly where will it be appearing?"

<OOC> Rogun says, "Kravar."
<OOC> Kravar says, "Sorry...so did I see any enemies, or where that arrow came 
from?"
<OOC> Rogun says, "You have the direction the arrow came from. Otherwise its 
just dark."

<OOC> Ferawyn says, "It'll burn my last 2nd level spell. It'll be a small fire 
elemental, and I'll plop it right next to the guy firing arrows."
<OOC> Rogun says, "He's about sixty feet out. You can get it about halfway 
between you and it."
<OOC> Rogun says, "Due to the range of the spell."

<OOC> Kravar hmm one last question is there any way to take cover from arrows on 
our hill?
<OOC> Rogun says, "You can fall prone or get behind one another. The hilltop 
itself is bald."
<OOC> Kravar will switch to hiw own bow and try and stand in front of Ferawyn
<OOC> Kravar says, "Between her and the arrow guy"
<OOC> Rogun says, "Okay. You'd give her pretty good cover. Pose it."

Shaking her head, Ferawyn grumbles a bit. "We have no cover. We're gonna need to 
distract him a bit." She then stands still and begins to chant........
<OOC> Rogun says, "Also, Kravar, is your AC setup correctly from your sleep 
state?"

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|   Name   |  Race  |    Class    | E Lev| CHP | HP  | AC  | For | Ref | Wil |
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|Elessa    |HUMAN   |Rog          |  2   | 14  | 14  | 15  |  1  |  7  |  1  |
|Remethaer |HUMAN   |Rgr          |  4   | 33  | 33  | 18  |  6  |  9  |  4  |
|Kravar    |HUMAN   |Ftr          |  4   | 41  | 41  | 15  |  7  |  3  |  2  |
|Ferawyn   |WILD_ELF|Dru          |  3   | 22  | 25  | 16  |  5  |  4  |  7  |

<OOC> Kravar nods, except for the shield

GAME: Rogun rolls 1d20+6: (14)+6: 20
GAME: Rogun rolls 1d8+1: (1)+1: 2
GAME: Rogun damaged Kravar for 2 points. 39 remaining.

<OOC> Rogun says, "You can all roll perception again."

GAME: Remethaer rolls PErception: (12)+10: 22
GAME: Ferawyn rolls perception: (20)+12: 32
GAME: Kravar rolls perception: (12)+5: 17

A third arrow flies in from the same direction. This time is strikes Kravar as 
he physically shields Ferawyn with his own body.

*Remethaer* Same results. The large form is firing arrows. You get the sense 
there's something else lurking. If the arrows are coming from the north the 
other shapes are east and west making the camp nearly surrounded.

*Kravar* Now you can make out the vague shape of a large creature. Approximately 
ten feet tall sixty feet beyond the encampment. It's shooting arrows.

*Ferawyn* The large creature continues to draw and fire arrows. It's not 
attempting to move at this point. You pick back up the other two creatures. If 
the arrows are coming from the north the other shapes are east and west making 
the camp nearly surrounded.

<OOC> Rogun says, "Reme you are up."

Kravar glowers at the arrow, then nods at Ferawyn. He slides away his sword and 
sets down his shield, coming up holding his bow. Then an arrow hits him, making 
him flinch.

<OOC> Remethaer says, "Which side was the fallen tree on?"
<OOC> Remethaer says, "At the base of the hill, I mean."
<OOC> Remethaer says, "Or halfway up, whatever it was."
<OOC> Rogun says, "East side."
<OOC> Rogun says, "Arrows are coming from the North (for all)."
<OOC> Remethaer says, "Try to stealth down to that cover with the dog and pick 
out what's trying to flank us."
<OOC> Remethaer says, "Or move down to the cover and stealth behind it, in 
whichever order it works."

<OOC> Elessa says, "Back"

GAME: Rogun rolls 1d20+8: (14)+8: 22

GAME: Elessa rolls init: (6)+4: 10

<OOC> Rogun says, "We'll say the log is about sixty feet east."

GAME: Elessa rolls initiative: Roll: 13 + Bonus: 4 = Total: 17

Remethaer makes it about thirty feet down the hill towards the cover of the log. 
At this distance his dog halts and moves protectively with its hackles raised. 
At that same moment a lupine form rises to a ready position and snarls lowly at 
the ranger and his companion. (DM Emit)

<OOC> Rogun says, "Do you want to continue to move with your other action?"
<OOC> Remethaer says, "I'll pop off a shot with the rifle if that's the case. 
The Dog will get the 'Guard' (me) command as a free action."

<OOC> Rogun says, "Fire away."
GAME: Remethaer rolls 1d20+11: (4)+11: 15
<OOC> Remethaer says, "Versus touch armor."
<OOC> Rogun says, "Hit."
GAME: Remethaer rolls 1d12+2: (10)+2: 12
<OOC> Remethaer says, "It's Magic (for DR, if needed)."
<OOC> Rogun says, "Severely wounded."

===== Current Initiative Order =========
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 21                  Ferawyn
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 19                  Kravar
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 17                  Elessa
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 17                  Interloper_T1
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 12                  Remethaer
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 4                   Interloper_W1
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 4                   Interloper_W2
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<OOC> Rogun says, "Elessa I'll let you have last action this round as if you 
held."
<OOC> Elessa says, "Sure, which would be stand up, pull out her shortbow"
<OOC> Rogun says, "Once Reme poses I'll do W1 (this was his target) and W2 and 
then it'll be on you."
<OOC> Rogun says, "Noted."
<OOC> Rogun says, "Go ahead and prep that pose."
<OOC> Elessa says, "Awesome. I'll prep it"

"They're attempting to flank," Remethaer observes, turning a slow circle to 
catch the movement near the base of the hill. "I'll be back." He snaps his 
finger and dips low to scuttle towards the east, glancing this way and that as 
he goes. When the dog blocks the Xian's path the rifle comes up by reflex, his 
thumb tracing out the intricate patterns of the arming plate. The spiral-flash 
of mana and a thunderous report conjures a stifled yip and a violent splash of 
blood from the lupine form.

As the ranger raises his rifle the wolf goes low in preparation to strike. 
However, the ranger is faster and the shot connects solidly causing a pained yip 
to coincide with the noise of the gunshot. The wolf turns and begins to retreat 
into the night.

<OOC> Rogun says, "Elessa may pose."
<OOC> Rogun says, "Ferawyn."
<OOC> Ferawyn says, "My elemental should be here by now......"
<OOC> Rogun says, "Yes."

Elessa takes a few extra seconds to wake up from Reme's nudge and the words 
eventually processed. She quickly hears the others moving about and something 
about something coming into camp. She quickly looks around and sees that they 
are moving off and quickly scrambles to her feet. Not bothering with her armor, 
she grabs her shortbow and several arrows. Turning, she quickly looks over to 
where the others went to make sure she knew where the dangers seem to be coming 
from.

<OOC> Rogun says, "It's thirty feet out. The archer is thirty feet beyond it."
<OOC> Ferawyn says, "so it's going to go behind the bow firing dude, since it's 
speed is 50......and it'll do a slam attack."

GAME: Ferawyn rolls 1d20+4: (13)+4: 17
<OOC> Rogun says, "Hit."
GAME: Ferawyn rolls 1d4: (4): 4
<OOC> Rogun says, "Hit."
<OOC> Ferawyn says, "reflex save"
GAME: Rogun rolls 1d20+4: (4)+4: 8
<OOC> Rogun says, "Save fail."
GAME: Rogun rolls 1d4: (1): 1
<OOC> Rogun says, "Burns for 1 round."

GAME: Ferawyn rolls 1d20+5: (7)+5: 12
<OOC> Ferawyn says, "vs touch"

<OOC> Rogun says, "Hit on the storm burst."
GAME: Ferawyn rolls 1d6+1: (1)+1: 2
<OOC> Ferawyn says, "non lethal damage."
<OOC> Ferawyn says, "and a -2 on it's attack."

===== Current Initiative Order =========
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 21                  Ferawyn
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 19                  Kravar
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 17                  Elessa
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 17                  Interloper_T1
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 12                  Remethaer
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 4                   Interloper_W1
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 4                   Interloper_W2
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========================================

<OOC> Rogun says, "Kravar. Now that the elemental is crawling on it you can see 
its a big green giant-like creature with a bow."
<OOC> Rogun says, "You are up."

At the end of her chanting, Ferawyn pops her hands together, which seems to be 
enough to spark a fire into existence. That fire mosves with a life of it's own 
and immediately goes after the archer attacking them, seeting his clothes on 
fire. Ferawyn smiles a bit, but then extends her hand towards the now lit archer, 
blowing winds and a bit of rocks against it.....a wind powerful enough to hurt 
and mess up his aim a little.

<OOC> Kravar charges it! with unarmed strike:)

<OOC> Rogun says, "Its just within range. Roll away."
GAME: Kravar rolls melee: (5)+8: 13
<OOC> Rogun says, "Miss."

<OOC> Rogun says, "Elessa."
<OOC> Kravar says, "hmm is it also flanked?"
<OOC> Rogun says, "No. The elemental is more or less in the same square but not 
behind it."

<OOC> Elessa says, "How far away is it from where I woke up?"
<OOC> Rogun says, "About sixty feet."
<OOC> Elessa says, "Move thirty feet closer and fire."
<OOC> Rogun says, "Do you have precise shot?"
<OOC> Elessa says, "No, I'm thinking actually. Scratch that, drop bow, double 
move to the thing, drawing shortsword as I do, to nearest square, I'm not going 
to do a charge."
<OOC> Rogun says, "Okay."
<OOC> Rogun says, "Pose it."

GAME: Rogun rolls 1d20+8: (9)+8: 17
GAME: Rogun rolls 1d20+8: (7)+8: 15
<OOC> Rogun says, "AC on small fire elemental is 16 I believe."
<OOC> Ferawyn says, "it is."
<OOC> Rogun says, "Both misses. Due to the Storm burst."


Now able to see the creature and it not being as far as she thought, Elessa 
drops her bow and arrows and quickly moves closer to the thing. She has her 
sword and pulls it out and gets up to the creature with the bow. Nope, it's not 
going to get away with sneaking up on them that easily.

GAME: Rogun rolls 1d4: (1): 1

The light cast by the elemental partially illuminates the archer. It is a tall 
spindly creature with moss-like hair on its head, chest, and under its arms with 
greenish brown skin that is almost bark-like in appearance with a dingy rag-like 
loin cloth. Whereas it was holding the bow the bang from Remethaer's gun catches 
its attention and at nearly the same instant a jittery fire elemental heaves 
itself onto its form.

Although the tiny spark of flame is nearly inconsequential to its largish form 
the elemental has a profound psychological effect for as its hair catches fire 
it gives a deafening shriek and hurls its bow to the ground as the air whips to 
life sending debris and dirt upon its form and into its eyes.

Either unaware, or too distracted to respond to the encroaching Kravar and 
Elessa it slashes madly at the tiny elemental. The spark flits about, seeming 
unaffected by the massive claws, as it singes away small sections of flesh.

<OOC> Rogun says, "Reme"
<OOC> Remethaer says, "SKip me, sorry. Phonecall."

<OOC> Rogun says, "W1 is still running."
<OOC> Rogun says, "W2 takes no action."

<OOC> Rogun says, "Ferawyn."
<OOC> Ferawyn says, "Elemental attacks again."
GAME: Ferawyn rolls 1d20+4: (17)+4: 21
<OOC> Rogun says, "Ok."
GAME: Ferawyn rolls 1d4: (3): 3
<OOC> Ferawyn says, "reflex save"
GAME: Rogun rolls 1d20+4: (7)+4: 11
<OOC> Ferawyn says, "got it. DC was 11"
<OOC> Ferawyn says, "and storm burst again."
<OOC> Rogun says, "Roll it."

GAME: Ferawyn rolls ranged: (5)+5: 10
<OOC> Rogun says, "Miss."

<OOC> Remethaer says, "Alright. Back, I can shoot at the wolf when you're ready. 
Sorry. :)"

<OOC> Rogun says, "As it runs? Okay."
<OOC> Ferawyn holds her pose for the moment.
<OOC> Rogun says, "The range on your gun is 40?"

<OOC> Remethaer says, "Haha, I totally missed it running. Sorry, I'll head back 
up to the top of the hill and keep an eye out for the other."
<OOC> Rogun says, "Okay. :)"
<OOC> Rogun says, "Roll perception."
GAME: Remethaer rolls PErception: (4)+10: 14

<OOC> Rogun says, "You're not quite sure where it is at the moment."
<OOC> Rogun says, "Ferawyn."

<OOC> Ferawyn is posing.

<OOC> Rogun says, "Kravar."
<OOC> Kravar says, "I will drop my bow. pull out sword and go for a 2 handed 
power attack"

Ferawyn, smiling as the elemental attacks again, holds out her hands and blast 
another bit of wind and debris at the archer, but in his flailing, seems to have 
moved away from where he was.....

<OOC> Rogun says, "Roll it."
GAME: Kravar rolls weapon1: (11)+9: 20
<OOC> Rogun says, "Hit."

GAME: Kravar rolls 1d8+15: (4)+15: 19
<OOC> Rogun says, "Very good damage."

Remethaer watches the wolf retreat for a moment before he's sure the animal 
isn't going to turn and doubleback-- or as sure as one can be in this world. He 
dances up the side of the hill to find its top once more, taking a few steps 
past the crown to stare down at the opposite side of the hill.

===== Current Initiative Order =========
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 21                  Ferawyn
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 19                  Kravar
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 17                  Elessa
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 17                  Interloper_T1
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 12                  Remethaer
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 4                   Interloper_W1
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 4                   Interloper_W2
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<OOC> Rogun says, "Elessa."
<OOC> Elessa says, "Would I be able to move into flank with Kravar easily or 
would that require an acrobatics check?"
<OOC> Rogun says, "It would require acrobatics."

Kravar's expression show his mounting frustration. and also leads to a bit of 
recklessness. Dropping his bow, hedrags the longsword out and hews at t he 
archer in a powerful two-handed grip like the berserkers of legend."

GAME: Elessa rolls acrobatics: (17)+9: 26
<OOC> Elessa says, "I think I make that check?"
<OOC> Rogun says, "You do."
<OOC> Rogun says, "So now you are flanking."
<OOC> Elessa says, "Yay"

GAME: Elessa rolls melee+2: (2)+3+2: 7
<OOC> Rogun says, "Miss. :)"

GAME: Rogun rolls 1d20+8: (12)+8: 20
GAME: Rogun rolls 1d20+8: (3)+8: 11
GAME: Rogun rolls 1d6+5: (3)+5: 8

The troll is still frenzied at the fire which is moving about its form. It claws 
angrily actually catching it one time such that the flame burns a lot less 
brightly.

Meanwhile the various wounds that have been inflicted upon it can be seen to 
visibly mend as the bleeding staunches almost immediately and the great gash 
Kravar inflicted starts to rapidly close.

Although the various burns seem unaffected by this regeneration.

<OOC> Rogun says, "Reme."
<OOC> Remethaer will head down to find the other wolf.
<OOC> Rogun says, "Roll perception."
GAME: Rogun rolls 1d20+6: (11)+6: 17

<OOC> Rogun says, "Ferawyn go ahead and declare your action."
GAME: Remethaer rolls Perception: (3)+10: 13
<OOC> Rogun says, "You move 30 feet but cannot find the wolf. Do you want to 
continue to move any direction?"
<OOC> Rogun says, "Actually. Roll for you dog."
GAME: Remethaer rolls 1d20+5: (18)+5: 23
<OOC> Remethaer says, "8 more if Scent applies."

Remethaer's dog lifts its nose as the move down the hill. It swings its head to 
a point further down the western side of the slope between its current position 
and the troll and growls.

<OOC> Rogun says, "Ferawyn."
<OOC> Remethaer will ready to attack if it steps out!
<OOC> Rogun says, "Okay. :)"
<OOC> Ferawyn says, "This should be the last round for the elemental....so one 
more attack for that."

GAME: Ferawyn rolls 1d20+4: (13)+4: 17
GAME: Ferawyn rolls 1d4: (4): 4
GAME: Rogun rolls 1d20+4: (2)+4: 6
GAME: Rogun rolls 1d4: (1): 1

<OOC> Rogun says, "On fire for one round."
<OOC> Ferawyn says, "and storm burst again"
<OOC> Rogun says, "Okay."
GAME: Ferawyn rolls ranged: (5)+5: 10
<OOC> Rogun says, "Miss."

===== Current Initiative Order =========
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 21                  Ferawyn
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 19                  Kravar
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 17                  Elessa
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 17                  Interloper_T1
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 12                  Remethaer
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 4                   Interloper_W1
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 4                   Interloper_W2
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<OOC> Rogun says, "Pose away. Kravar."

The little fire elemental is still going after the troll, and sets it on fire 
yet again. Ferawyn tries to hit it with another storm burst, but she blasts the 
wind in a different direction.......

The Redridge Mastiff bristles, its great mane rolling as the muscles play 
beneath. Remethaer slows with the rifle at the ready and blue motes of energy 
play between his thumb and the arming plate. Trails of warm aether already 
rising slowly from the long barrel.

<OOC> Kravar is gonna pull out a dagger and do a full attack with two weapon 
fighting
<OOC> Rogun says, "Okay. You are flanking with Elessa."

GAME: Kravar rolls weapon1+2: (11)+9+2: 22
GAME: Kravar rolls melee+2: (7)+8+2: 17
<OOC> Rogun says, "Double hit."

GAME: Kravar rolls 1d8+10: (4)+10: 14
GAME: Kravar rolls 1d4+5: (3)+5: 8

<OOC> Rogun says, "Very hurt."
<OOC> Rogun says, "Elessa."

<OOC> Elessa says, "Attack :)"
GAME: Elessa rolls melee+2: (13)+3+2: 18
<OOC> Rogun says, "Hit."
GAME: Elessa rolls swordsneak: aliased to 1d6+2+1d6: (1)+2+(3): 6
<OOC> Rogun says, "Hit."

<OOC> Rogun says, "Burn damage is..."
GAME: Rogun rolls 1d4: (3): 3

Kravar eyes the Troll's wounds healing, but in true Aesir fashion his response 
is to inflict even more wounds. Taking one of his hands offf of his sword, he 
instead draws a dagger and attacks with both weapons.

GAME: Rogun rolls 1d20+8: (13)+8: 21
GAME: Rogun rolls 1d20+8: (8)+8: 16

GAME: Rogun rolls 1d6+5: (2)+5: 7
GAME: Rogun rolls 1d6+5: (1)+5: 6
GAME: Rogun rolls 1d6+7: (5)+7: 12

GAME: Rogun damaged Kravar for 25 points. 14 remaining.

Elessa frowns as she had completely missed her attack earlier. This time, she 
slashes at it and in a decent spot too but whirls back in order to try and and 
make sure it doesn't get at her.

Blow after blow lands upon the troll. Its flesh is alight again and although the 
wind and rocks narrowly miss it Kravar's double slash and Elessa's well-aimed 
flay open its flesh and green-black blood pours over them as it almost falls to 
its knees.

As the fire elemental dims, its horrid face turns to Kravar and with a gruesome 
snarl. It swings wildly at the man its hooked claws glittering in the fire that 
still burns its flesh. The first blow comes in on the man's left side, ripping 
into his ribcage and the second hooks him at about his shoulder.

For a moment the troll's hooks are trapped and then, with a jerk, it rends them 
free inflicting mighty damage upon the Aesir in the process.

===== Current Initiative Order =========
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 21                  Ferawyn
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 19                  Kravar
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 17                  Elessa
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 17                  Interloper_T1
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 12                  Remethaer
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 4                   Interloper_W1
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 4                   Interloper_W2
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<OOC> Rogun says, "Reme."
<OOC> Remethaer says, "Alrighty. Dog will Guard where we are, I'll take a 30' 
towards the melee and pop off a shot at the troll."
<OOC> Rogun says, "If you have precise shot roll normal to-hit. That should get 
you roughly 15 feet from it."
GAME: Remethaer rolls 1d20+12-4: (15)+12+-4: 23
<OOC> Remethaer says, "Touch!"
<OOC> Rogun says, "Hit."
GAME: Remethaer rolls 1d12+2: (11)+2: 13
<OOC> Rogun says, "You may dramatically slay it."

"Dog," Remethaer snaps his fingers to draw the mastiff's attention, flicking a 
quick gesture before darting closer to the melee. The arming plate is already 
primed, the rifle charged with a manaload as he brings the barrel up once more. 
Again, the artifact discharges a raucous report and the magicite flares outward 
to push the condensed ball of energy into the troll. The beast takes the blast 
full force, regenerative matter explodes backwards to smear the flora behind it 
before toppling singed, stabbed, and beaten.

In the near-distance the wolf rises from its position as if intent upon helping 
its master. However, the wounds inflicted upon the troll come so quickly that 
animal instincts override its protective instincts for it is clear it will not 
survive when so heavily outnumbered.

The wolf turns and rushes down the hill disappearing into the night.

The hunks of regenerative matter twitch vaguely..

Those close by would be able to note that they appear to be growing larger - 
after a time.

<OOC> Rogun says, "Disregard inits at this time."
<OOC> Rogun says, "You may RP freely for a bit."
<OOC> Ferawyn says, "Rogun.....I'm gonna roll knowledge/nature for a bit of info 
for trolls."

Kravar sheathes his blades, collects his bow and then pauses to eye the troll's 
remains. "Did you see that? That piece...it moved."

GAME: Ferawyn rolls knowledge/nature: (17)+9: 26
<OOC> Rogun says, "That is sufficent to understand the nature of trolls and 
fire."
<OOC> Ferawyn nods.

Elessa cringes a bit as the thing falls over and dies. "That is... it's 
twitching," she frowns. "Why is it twitching?"

Walking closer, Ferawyn grits her teeth as she sees the pieces move. "Light 
another fire. We need to burn the body, quickly!"

The largest section of troll remains is clearly regenerating itself. The 
twitching becomes spastic muscular action as nerve ending tie themselves 
together and receive uncoordinated signals.

The next largest piece is now discernable as a section of its shoulder and 
upper-arm. It's quickly knitting the lower-arm and the torso appears to be 
thickening.

The next few largest pieces continue to grow.

Elessa looks to Ferawyn, "I think the fire at camp is still burning." She turns 
quickly in order to go and see if she could get a lit timber in order to try and 
burn the troll body.
Kravar rushes back up to the hilltop and their campsite, slinging his bow across 
his back (and after a moment's hesitation, the shield he dropped earlier). Then 
he grabs logs from their fire, one in each hand. Finally he runs back to the 
spot the troll fell, offering one of the makeshift torches to Ferawyn. "Burn 
every piece?"

Ferawyn says, "every single piece, otherwise we'll have a completely new troll 
from each piece!"

Ferawyn then, once she realizes she's being handed a torch, grabs the torch and 
starts putting it to every small piece......then working on the larger one if no 
one else hits the body first.

Remethaer whistles the Dog off, breaking the Redridge mastiff's posturing as he 
lowers his own weapon. "Never a dull moment!" He's shouting. Just a little. But 
then his weapon isn't the most quiet in the many worlds. He sniffs as he walks 
over and plucks a smokey, wax-stoppered vial from one of the pockets of his 
duffel coat... but holds onto it as people run about with torch logs.

Kravar nods in understanding and then starts with the largest piece, holding the 
burning log next to it, waiting until the troll bits blacken and then moving 
over to the another side and repeating the process.

Elessa has some logs too and starts putting the body to the fire as well. "It 
doesn't look like we have very long..." She looks over to Kravar though as he 
runs around. "Are you okay? It looked like you took a hard hit from it during 
the fight."

The pieces shrivel and shrink when the heat is applied as if particularly 
flammable in this weakened state.

With time you are able to identify and incinerate every piece. Soon the entire 
area reeks nauseatingly of burned troll.

The entire affair took only minutes and at least three hours of darkness remain. 
Whether the adventurers choose to remain so-as to rest and heal Kravar or start 
their trek earlier to get away from the troll stench no other encounters come 
before the dawn.

In the far distance there is lonely sound of a lonely wolf howling..

..and then, moments later, a second howl can be heard. 

-=FADE OUT=-