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River's Edge engagement [two] - Round 4

Started by Eclecticon, Nov 14, 2019, 01:55 AM

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Eclecticon

Situation: Moving along the river's edge, the companions come upon the other half of the orc raiders who were not caught unawares.

Combat Advantage dice:
Arbogast 1d
• Grimbeorn 1d
• Hathcyn 2d

Situation Modifiers:
• The orcs have initiative

Physical Modifiers (complications):
• combat near the river's edge may be hampered due to mud - all PC's will give me an Athletics roll at the beginning of combat. On a failure, they will suffer a -2 penalty to their PARRY rating.

Esgalwen failed (-2 to Parry)


PC/NPC PARRY :+~:ARMOUR :<>:HOPE :vv:END :<3:STANCE
Arbogast
Esgalwen
Grimbeorn
Hathcyn
6 (Shield +3)
6/9 (in Close) [-2]
4 (Shield +4)
7




2d (helm +3)
1d (helm n/a)
2d (helm n/a)
2d (helm n/a)




14/16
14/14
8/12
10/13




5/26 WOUNDED, WEARY
15/27
18/31
7/29 WOUNDED, WEARY




defensive
defensive
defensive
defensive

ENEMY PARRY :+~:ARMOUR :<>:HATE :@:END :<3:NOTES
Orc cheiftain
Orc 1
Orc 2
Orc 3
Orc 4
Orc 5
Orc 6
Orc 7 (archer)
Orc 8 (archer)
Orc 9 (archer)










4 (+2 shield)
4 (+2 shield)
4 (+2 shield)
4 (+2 shield)
4 (+2 shield)
4 (+2 shield)
4 (+2 shield)
2
2
2









3d
2d
2d
2d
2d
2d
2d
2d
2d
2d









3/5
2/3
0/3
0/3
2/3
0/3
0/3
0/1
0/1
0/1









6/25
11/16
0/16
0/16
0/16
0/16
0/16
8/8
8/8
8/8









v Grimbeorn
v Arbogast
DEAD
DEAD
DEAD
DEAD
DEAD
fleeing
fleeing
fleeing


STANCES
Forward - action order 1
Close combat
TN 6+ parry
Forward Stance maneuvers
:<>:Open - action order 2
Close combat
TN 9+ parry
Open Stance maneuvers
:<>:Defensive - action order 3
Close combat
TN 12+ parry
Defensive Stance maneuvers
:<>:Rearward - action order 4
Ranged combat
TN 12+ parry
Rearward Stance maneuvers
• Must be 2 other PC's in Close Combat
• May not use if outnumbered 2:1
:<>:From any Stance
Escape combat
Must start in Rearward or roll
TN 10 + highest attribute level
of opponents Athletics roll. On success,
may safely flee from the scene of combat
Reason is a tool.  Try to remember where you left it.  - John Clarke

The Warden's Axe: :dmg: 5/7, Edge 9, Injury 18/20
Woodcrafty - In wooded areas, Parry is based on favoured Wits score.
Character sheet

tomcat

Esgalwen could hear the heavy breathing of her companions as combat and wounds wore them down. What had started as a triumphant morning was fast becoming a fearful plight. She moved to defend either Arbogast or Hathcyn, as the orcs surged forward once more to press an attack.

But then the sun rose above the edge of the horizon and the river bloomed into a fiery orange. The once gloating orcs now wavered in their confidence - the archers giving a squeal and dropping their bows. The orc chieftain cried out at his craven allies, even as he moved on Grimbeorn.

The orc archers ran towards the crude boats that bobbed quietly in the river reeds.

:ooc: Esgalwen is not taking a defend ally maneuver this round, even though my narrative above sounds like she is. More that she realizes that if she can kill their attackers, then the odds will change to the company's favor.

As for the orcs, the Archers have Hatred of Sunlight, which diminishes their :@: by 1 per round they are exposed. Seeing as they have only 1 :@:, they are reduced to 0 which causes their Craven trait to kick in and thus they flee, even as victory is close at hand for their side.

The remaining orcs attack...
Esgalwen [♦♦♦♦♦○]     :<3: 10/12       :+~: 8       :<>: 16/18
Nimronyn [Sindarin Pale gleam] superior keen, superior grievous longsword - orc bane
Foe-slaying - when attacking a bane creature, reduce Edge of weapon by value of bearer's Valour

Shadow bane [when in Forward stance, add 1 success die to each attack]
Skirmisher [if carried encumbrance is 12 or less, increase Parry by +3 when in close combat stance]

tomcat

:ooc: Orc attacks...

Orc soldiers and chieftain also are reduced by 1 :@: each

orc axe
:dmg: 5   edge: :~~:  injury: 16

broad-bladed swords
:dmg: 5   edge: 10  injury: 14

Chieftain v Grimbeorn
TN 20 orc axe 3d
:00: 1d12 : 7, total 7
Rolled 3d6 : 4, 3, 5, total 12


Orc soldiers v...
TN by PC bent sword 3d
:00: v Arbogast TN 21 1d12 : 5, total 5
Rolled 3d6 : 5, 1, 3, total 9

:00: v Hathcyn TN 19 1d12 : 8, total 8
Rolled 3d6 : 1, 5, 2, total 8
Esgalwen [♦♦♦♦♦○]     :<3: 10/12       :+~: 8       :<>: 16/18
Nimronyn [Sindarin Pale gleam] superior keen, superior grievous longsword - orc bane
Foe-slaying - when attacking a bane creature, reduce Edge of weapon by value of bearer's Valour

Shadow bane [when in Forward stance, add 1 success die to each attack]
Skirmisher [if carried encumbrance is 12 or less, increase Parry by +3 when in close combat stance]

tomcat

Their weak attack opened up opportunity, and the Dúnadan took advantage. She stabbed with Nimronyn in hopes of saving Hathcyn from further harm.

:ooc: Esgalwen attacks...
TN 18 longsword 4d
:00: 1d12 : 4, total 4
Rolled 4d6 : 1, 6, 2, 6, total 15

:dmg: 11  edge: 4   injury: 18
Esgalwen [♦♦♦♦♦○]     :<3: 10/12       :+~: 8       :<>: 16/18
Nimronyn [Sindarin Pale gleam] superior keen, superior grievous longsword - orc bane
Foe-slaying - when attacking a bane creature, reduce Edge of weapon by value of bearer's Valour

Shadow bane [when in Forward stance, add 1 success die to each attack]
Skirmisher [if carried encumbrance is 12 or less, increase Parry by +3 when in close combat stance]

tomcat

:ooc: With that roll 19 :%: :%:, Esgalwen does 23 :<3: damage and causes a piercing blow [DEAD]
Esgalwen [♦♦♦♦♦○]     :<3: 10/12       :+~: 8       :<>: 16/18
Nimronyn [Sindarin Pale gleam] superior keen, superior grievous longsword - orc bane
Foe-slaying - when attacking a bane creature, reduce Edge of weapon by value of bearer's Valour

Shadow bane [when in Forward stance, add 1 success die to each attack]
Skirmisher [if carried encumbrance is 12 or less, increase Parry by +3 when in close combat stance]

Eclecticon

:ooc: I've gotta say, Esgalwen has really carried this one for us.

Also, and I'm prepared to be wrong here, is Hathcyn weary?  I thought Beornings didn't count as weary if they'd been wounded?
Reason is a tool.  Try to remember where you left it.  - John Clarke

The Warden's Axe: :dmg: 5/7, Edge 9, Injury 18/20
Woodcrafty - In wooded areas, Parry is based on favoured Wits score.
Character sheet

Eclecticon

As the momentarily makes the remaining orcs either squint or turn and flee, and yet another creature falls to Nimronyn, Arbogast sees his chance.  Stumbling as he darts forward, he seizes the Warden's Axe and holds it aloft in blood-slick fingers.  Though darkness gathered at the edge of his vision, he tries to find breath to cry out "on them, fellows of the Helm!  The light burns still!"


:ooc:  trying for an Inspire...
:00: 1d12 : 2, total 2
Rolled 3d6 : 4, 4, 4, total 12
Reason is a tool.  Try to remember where you left it.  - John Clarke

The Warden's Axe: :dmg: 5/7, Edge 9, Injury 18/20
Woodcrafty - In wooded areas, Parry is based on favoured Wits score.
Character sheet

tomcat

Quote from: Eclecticon on Nov 15, 2019, 09:18 PM:ooc: I've gotta say, Esgalwen has really carried this one for us.

Also, and I'm prepared to be wrong here, is Hathcyn weary?  I thought Beornings didn't count as weary if they'd been wounded?

:ooc: It helps that her weapon has an orc-bane! Yea, I forgot about Beorning an weariness.
Esgalwen [♦♦♦♦♦○]     :<3: 10/12       :+~: 8       :<>: 16/18
Nimronyn [Sindarin Pale gleam] superior keen, superior grievous longsword - orc bane
Foe-slaying - when attacking a bane creature, reduce Edge of weapon by value of bearer's Valour

Shadow bane [when in Forward stance, add 1 success die to each attack]
Skirmisher [if carried encumbrance is 12 or less, increase Parry by +3 when in close combat stance]

Eclecticon

:ooc: I was just about to declare a Hope spend to turn the roll into a success when I realised that weariness doesn't affect the Feat die, so it already was one. 

I probably need to get more sleep. 
Reason is a tool.  Try to remember where you left it.  - John Clarke

The Warden's Axe: :dmg: 5/7, Edge 9, Injury 18/20
Woodcrafty - In wooded areas, Parry is based on favoured Wits score.
Character sheet

Telcontar

 :ooc: i had not forgotten, my rolls were all just craptastic.
THE GAME MUST GO ON!

Hathcyn
Great Spear
2h.  4d :00: 9 :dmg: Edge 8 Injury 18

Telcontar

Hathcyn seeing the sun rise struggles to stab once more with his spear.

Rolled 1d12 : 3, total 3

Rolled 3d6 : 4, 6, 6, total 16
THE GAME MUST GO ON!

Hathcyn
Great Spear
2h.  4d :00: 9 :dmg: Edge 8 Injury 18

tomcat

Esgalwen [♦♦♦♦♦○]     :<3: 10/12       :+~: 8       :<>: 16/18
Nimronyn [Sindarin Pale gleam] superior keen, superior grievous longsword - orc bane
Foe-slaying - when attacking a bane creature, reduce Edge of weapon by value of bearer's Valour

Shadow bane [when in Forward stance, add 1 success die to each attack]
Skirmisher [if carried encumbrance is 12 or less, increase Parry by +3 when in close combat stance]

tomcat

Esgalwen [♦♦♦♦♦○]     :<3: 10/12       :+~: 8       :<>: 16/18
Nimronyn [Sindarin Pale gleam] superior keen, superior grievous longsword - orc bane
Foe-slaying - when attacking a bane creature, reduce Edge of weapon by value of bearer's Valour

Shadow bane [when in Forward stance, add 1 success die to each attack]
Skirmisher [if carried encumbrance is 12 or less, increase Parry by +3 when in close combat stance]

Eclecticon

Reason is a tool.  Try to remember where you left it.  - John Clarke

The Warden's Axe: :dmg: 5/7, Edge 9, Injury 18/20
Woodcrafty - In wooded areas, Parry is based on favoured Wits score.
Character sheet

GandalfOfBorg

Heartened by the fleeing scum, Grimbeorn wades cautiously back in with the orc leader.  He gives a great slash but holds back a bit to help protect against further strikes.

 
Held back 2d for parry at end of last round.
 :00:
Axes -  1d12 : 1, total 1
Rolled 3d6 : 6, 5, 6, total 17



Next round...
Stance: Defensive
Action: Defensive Strike
Gwaithlim Weapons
Great Bow  Atk: 2d -- Dmg (0h): 7/13/19 -- Edge: 10 -- Injury: 16
Swords       Atk: 2d -- Dmg (1h): 5/11/17 -- Edge: 10 -- Injury: 16
                                    Dmg (2h): 7/13/19 -- Edge: 10 -- Injury: 16