Round 2 - Riders

[tomcat]

Description: The Riders are confronted by 10 Easterling horsemen, they are 3 Mook Opponents and will suffer a -3 and then -5 on first two hits; they are Defence 12

Physical Modifiers: No physical modifiers due to Edrahil's spell

Situational Modifiers: Fengel is Dazed -0 (Hardy), Edrahil is Dazed -1,

Initiative*:
Edrahil - 14
Dirnhael - 10
Durgil - 9
Daelhun - 9
Fengel - 8
Easterlings - 7
Camenitr - 6

*Remember to roll your next round's initiative at the end of your posts

Outside the castle, the Easterling riders charged down a slope into the oncoming companions. Edrahil had been following along behind the others towards the enemy and as he did, he incanted, laying his hand upon his now bare sword. Suddenly the blade bursts forth a bright light that swept away the darkness around his comrades. With his sword flaring, Edrahil pressed the attack and struck at one of the oncoming Easterling riders, their swords meeting and sparking in the night.

Daelhun targeted the nearest enemy with his spear, the point of the weapon seeking to rend flesh from bone, and more importantly to unhorse the rider and give the Easterlings less of a numeric superiority. Spurring on his horse he aimed for the breast of his target and prepared for the crushing blow of spear meeting armour. It did not take long. Daelhun felt the weapon wrench in his hands from the strike even though the man had attempted to evade the attack. The Easterling broke off and sagged down in his saddle while Daelhun searched for another.

Fengel set his shield and drew Cerduil attacking the first two riders fiercely. Camentir seeing that he was a burden to Fengel and his horse, shoved off of the back of the steed landing skillfully, though his years belied him. He lifted the Dwarven-made longsword lent him by Durgil and blocked an Easterling scimitar from slashing into him. He maneuvered between the horses and men aiding his comrades as he could.

Dirnhael strapped his shield on his left forearm, and it bounced against his thigh as his other hand held the reins on his galloping horse. He held Andúring aloft, hoping to strike fear in the lead rider. The Easterling saw Dirnhael's approach and veered his horse to intercept. The two came together and Andúring flashed in the bright light of Edrahil's magic but Dirnhael's opponent was not skilled enough - with two swift strokes the man fell backwards off his horse, his head cleanly removed.

The Dúnadan commander was set upon by yet another but Dirnhael brushed off the weak attacks, Andúring's steel deflecting this new opponent's blade with ease. Seeing the rider he dispatched fall from his mount, Dirnhael smirked back at Camentir.

"Camentir," he shouted while gesturing towards the rider-less horse with Andúring, "your steed, sir!"

The young commander then turned his attention back to the Easterling that was still pressing an attack.

Durac knew this one... they had fought before, some weeks ago on the cold plains of northern Arthedain. The Dúnadan had defied him then and here he was again. Was he the one that had taken Eldanar? The force that he had led had not been that great. Was the Dúnadan skilled enough to have defeated the Ashâktur of Eldanar and taken the keep? He had proven himself on the field, hadn't he?

The Easterling commander reached out his hand to his esquire, taking the long lance that was handed to him. "This one is mine," he said with a wolfish grin.

[Wiseman]

Init: 9

Daelhun dropped the spear to the ground, it hit with a clang as metal met rock, he would be back to it, that was for sure.  Drawing his trusty longsword Daelhun quickly went into action finding the nearest uninjured Easterling and swung the sharpened steel blade, aiming for a kill and a hasty end to this battle, for if they were to survive and save their friends they would need to rush through the defenders and wreak as much havoc as possible...

Armed Combat: Roll(2d6)+13: 5,1,+13 Total:19

OOC: Yah so I'm just going to ASSUME that by me dropping my spear I was able to not use an action for this simple maneuver, hopefully...

[tomcat]

OOC: Yah so I'm just going to ASSUME that by me dropping my spear I was able to not use an action for this simple maneuver, hopefully...

OOC: Hey Shawn, dropping your weapon costs nothing, but drawing a new one costs 1 ACTION unless you have the Edge - Quick Draw.

[Wiseman]

No, I do not have it, so I am using 1 action to draw, 1 to attack and my final attack action will be kept to parry (Swift Strike)

[GandalfOfBorg]

Ducking out of the way of the inept attack, Durgil drew another arrow, took quick aim to dispatch his foe, and fired.

RC: Bows (Longbow) - (3+2)+8+2=15

Init - (5+1)+3=8

[Palandil]

Initiative: Roll(2d6)+3: 1,4,+3 Total:8

ACTION 1: TN 12
AC:Roll(2d6)+14: 2,6,+14 Total:22 SUPERIOR SUCCESS

ACTION 2:
AC:Roll(2d6)+14: 2,3,+14 Total:19 SUPERIOR SUCCESS

ACTION 3:
Delayed

Fengel maneuvers his horse skillfully, slashing twice at the rider who managed to shake him.

I changed Fengel's attack to both at rider 8.  Hope this doesn't mess you up.  If so keep it the way it was, one for each opponent.

[tomcat]

Edrahil attacks easterling 1 TN 12:
AC +6, Specialty +2, Dazed -1
ACTION 1
Roll(2d6)+7: 1,2,+7 Total:10 FAILED
ACTION 2
Delayed

Riders defend:

Easterling 2 parries Daelhun TN 19
AC +8, PB +1, SB +3, Wounded -5
ACTION 1
Roll(2d6)+7: 5,1,+7 Total:13 FAILED - 1 HIT for a KILL

Easterling 8 parries Fengel TN 22, 19
AC +8, PB +1, SB +3
ACTION 1 & 2
Roll(2d6)+12: 3,1,+12 Total:16 FAILED 2 HITS
Roll(2d6)+7: 6,2,+7 Total:15 FAILED 1 HIT for a KILL

Easterling 4 dodges Durgil TN 15
Dodge +2, Wounded -5
ACTION 1
Roll(2d6)-3: 3,2,-3 Total:2 FAILED 3 HITS for a KILL

OOC: Waiting for Dirnhael's attacks and then I can finish up the round with the Easterlings and Camentir.

[sdrotar]

Initiative*:
Dirnhael -

*Remember to roll your next round's initiative at the end of your posts

That would be to me.
(blushing)
Sorry...

Roll(2d6)+2:5,3,+2 Total:10

[sdrotar]

ACTION 1: Attack nearest Easterling.

Dirnhael's AC (Longsword) +13, Anduring bonus +2, Warwise +1, Specialty Bonus +2 = +18
Roll(2d6)+18:2,1,+18 Total:21

ACTION 2: Attack nearest Easterling.
Roll(2d6)+18:6,2,+18 Total:26

ACTION 3: (Swift Strike 2 - no penalty) Attack nearest Easterling.
Roll(2d6)+18:3,1,+18 Total:22

Next Round Initiative:
Roll(2d6)+2:6,2,+2 Total:10

***

He heard his friends in battle - it seemed to be going well enough for them; he expected nothing less from his stalwart companions.
But there were only a few of them against so many of the enemy; they would fight only as many as they must to get the Men and Dwarves out of Barad Eldanar and make speed for Fornost.
Perhaps if they dispatched this band quickly enough, they could make for the keep with relatively little resistance... but first, they had to fight their way through.
Dirnhael gritted his teeth and let Anduring fly.

[Wiseman]

Init: 10

[Palandil]

Fengel's delayed action:
TN 12 Strike Rider 3
Roll(2d6)+14: 1,6,+14 Total:21 SUPERIOR SUCCESS

After dropping his first opponent Fengel turns his fury upon the remaining Easterling bring, Cerduil down upon him.

Initiative for next round:Roll(2d6)+3: 4,2,+3 Total:9

[tomcat]

Easterling 7 parries Dirnhael TN 21, 26, and 22
AC +8, PB +1, SB +3
ACTION 1
Roll(2d6)+12: 6,4,+12 Total:22 SUCCESS
ACTION 2
Roll(2d6)+12: 5,5,+12 Total:22 FAILED 1 HIT
ACTION 3
AC +8, PB +1, SB +3, Injured -3, AA -5
Roll(2d6)+4: 5,2,+4 Total:11 FAILED 2 HITS, Killed

Easterling 3 parries Fengel TN 21
AC +8, PB +1, SB +3, Injured -3
ACTION 1
Roll(2d6)+9: 3,3,+9 Total:15 FAILED 2 HITS, Killed

Easterlings attack

Easterling 1 attacks Edrahil TN 12
AC +8
ACTION 1 & 2
Roll(2d6)+8: 2,6,+8 Total:16 SUCCESS
Roll(2d6)+8: 3,4,+8 Total:15 SUCCESS
Damage if not parried:
Roll(2d6)+7: 5,1,+7 Total:13
Roll(2d6)+7: 6,6,+7 Total:19

Easterlings 6 and 10 attack Camentir TN 11
AC +8
ACTIONS 1 & 2
Roll(2d6)+8: 1,5,+8 Total:14 SUCCESS
Roll(2d6)+8: 6,3,+8 Total:17 SUCCESS
Roll(2d6)+8: 5,2,+8 Total:15 SUCCESS
Roll(2d6)+8: 6,3,+8 Total:17 SUCCESS
Damage if not parried:
Roll(2d6)+7: 2,4,+7 Total:13
Roll(2d6)+7: 5,1,+7 Total:13
Roll(2d6)+7: 4,5,+7 Total:16
Roll(2d6)+7: 2,3,+7 Total:12

Easterling 9 attacks Daelhun TN 12
AC +8
ACTION 1 & 2
Roll(2d6)+8: 1,5,+8 Total:14 SUCCESS
Roll(2d6)+8: 3,2,+8 Total:13 SUCCESS
Damage if not parried:
Roll(2d6)+7: 5,4,+7 Total:16
Roll(2d6)+7: 4,4,+7 Total:15

Edrahil and Camentir Parries:

Edrahil v. Easterling 1 TN 16 and 15
AC +6, Specialty +2, PB +1, AA -5, Dazed -1
ACTIONS 2 and 3
Roll(2d6)+8: 2,4,+8 Total:14 (1 Courage)= SUCCESS
Roll(2d6)+3: 3,2,+3 Total:8 FAILED
Damage 19 -2 = 17 OUCH!

Camentir v. Easterling 6 and 10 TN 14, 17, 15 and 17
AC +10, Specialty +2, PB +1, MB +3, Warwise +1, AA -5
ACTIONS 1-4
Roll(2d6)+17: 6,6,2,+17 Total:31 SUCCESS
Roll(2d6)+17: 4,6,+17 Total:27 SUCCESS
Roll(2d6)+17: 1,6,+17 Total:24 SUCCESS
Roll(2d6)+12: 5,1,+12 Total:18 SUCCESS

[Wiseman]

Daelhun's Parry
AC +11, Specialty +2, PB +1, SB +3
ACTION 3
Parry 1: Roll(2d6)+17: 5,2,+17 Total:24 SUCCESS
ACTION 4 (AA -5)
Parry 2: Roll(2d6)+12: 5,1,+12 Total:18 SUCCESS

Init: 10

[tomcat]

Camentir attacks Easterling #6 TN 12
AC +10, Specialty +2, MB +3, Warwise +1, AA -10, -15
ACTIONS 5 and 6
Roll(2d6)+6: 6,3,+6 Total:15 SUCCESS
Roll(2d6)+1: 6,5,+1 Total:12 SUCCESS - SWEET!

Easterling #6 parries TN 15 and 12
AC +8, PB +1, SB +3, AA -5, -10
Roll(2d6)+7: 2,2,+7 Total:11 FAILED - 1 HIT
Roll(2d6)+2: 2,3,+2 Total:7 FAILED - 1 HIT