Breaking the Siege - Round 2

[Eclecticon]

Situation: The Fellowship has come at last to Black Tarn Hall, only to find an assault by orcs and trolls already underway.

Combat Advantage dice:
• Esgalwen 0/0
• Grimbeorn 0/2
• Hathcyn 3/3

Situation Modifiers:
• The companions have the initiative.   

Physical Modifiers (complications):
• The orcs have been granted dark inspiration by the sorcery of the Eye.  Their attacks are all considered Favoured. 

PC/NPC

PARRY

ARMOUR

HOPE

END

STANCE

STATUS

Esgalwen Grimbeorn Hathcyn

• 6 ( +3) • 4 ( +4) • 7

• 1d ( n/a) • 2d ( n/a) • 2d ( n/a)

• 11/14 • 8/12 • 5/13

• 10/27 • 26/31 • 12/29

Forward Defensive Defensive

WEARY normal WEARY

ENEMY		PARRY		ARMOUR		HATE		END		NOTES
Cackling orc Rusty-helmed orc Sword-wielding orc Thick-handed orc Red-eyed orc Spitting orc Bloody-shielded orc Reeking orc		• 6 • 6 • 4 • 6 • 6 • 6 • 6 • 6		• 2d • 2d • 2d • 2d • 2d • 2d • 2d • 2d		• 1/3 • 2/3 • 0/3 • 0/3 • 3/3 • 3/3 • 3/3 • 0/3		• 9/16 • 16/16 • 0/16 • 0/16 • 16/16 • 16/16 • 16/16 • 0/16		vs Esgalwen vs Esgalwen DEAD DEAD vs Grimbeorn vs Grimbeorn vs Hathcyn DEAD

STANCES

Forward - action order 1 Close combat TN 6+ parry Forward Maneuvers

Open - action order 2 Close combat TN 9+ parry Open Maneuvers

Defensive - action order 3 Close combat TN 12+ parry Defensive Maneuvers

Rearward - action order 4 Ranged combat TN 12+ parry Must be 2 other PC's in Close Combat; May not use if outnumbered 2:1 Rearward Maneuvers

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

[Telcontar]

Hathcyn mumbled to himself barely audible. "If this is to be how it goes, then it shall be as it was to be."

He leveled his spear in the courtyard of the Woodmen desolation. He set his face and advanced upon his foes, no longer content to hold ground he meant to advance upon them.

His voice rose up then among the din and clash if the metal songs.

" From times far away the wanderer recalls
The deadly slashes and says,
"What happened to the horse?
What happened to the warrior?
What happened to the gift-giver?
What happened to the wine hall?
Where are the sounds of joy?

Ea-la bright beaker!
Ea-la byrnied warrior!
Ea-la the chiefs majesty!
How those moments went, Grayed in the night as if they never were!"

Open stance Attack

Rolled 1d12 : 9, total 9

Rolled 4d6 : 6, 5, 6, 2, total 19

[Telcontar]

Thats a protection test at least.

[Eclecticon]

That it is. 

1d12 : 3, total 3
Rolled 2d6 : 3, 1, total 4

[Eclecticon]

Also, because you've taken the trouble to look up some actual Anglo-Saxon poetry, have a free Rally Comrades roll (TN 14, based on Song):

1d12 : 7, total 7
Rolled 2d6 : 1, 6, total 7

[Eclecticon]

The tradition of the GM rolling well continues - all companions recover three Endurance, and we have a dead orc.  Tom, feel free to let us know how that happens.

[tomcat]

I HAVE to kill something here and although it would seem best to target the one I already damaged, it might be wiser to try and kill a stronger one who have more to use. I hope this is not another blunder, but she will target Sword wielding orc... I really hope this works out.
TN 10 longsword 5d (+1d for Shadow Bane trait)

1d12 : 6, total 6
Rolled 5d6 : 1, 4, 1, 2, 6, total 14

11   edge: 6   injury: 18

[tomcat]

Okay! That works.

I hit Sword wielding orc with a 20 success for 17 loss and he must make a test TN 18

[tomcat]

Esgalwen was battered by the sheer strength of the orcs around her and she knew she had erred in her judgement to race headlong into the battle. But her anger drove her and she could not, would not relent.

Staying within close proximity to her enemies, she made a sudden feint and then brought down Nimronyn on the orc to her left. Somewhere behind her, the sound of Hathcyn singing cleared her mind of the fear that seemed to now always oppress her, and strength returned to her hands.

The Dúnadan's longsword slipped past the orc's defense and she heard a terrible crunch as it slashed into and through its body.

[tomcat]

I am going to roll the roll just so I can see if I have removed this guy. If I have overstepped, let me know, Paul.

TN 18 armour 2d

1d12 : 3, total 3
Rolled 2d6 : 4, 6, total 10

[tomcat]

I think that should be a kill. 

Let's see if I can withstand the remaining two.

[Telcontar]

Hathcyn had transcended himself. Much like the night walking he could see but felt absent from his body. The song of grieving and loss fled from his lips and with it the sense of living. Like a specter now his body moved and fought, the death song on his lips. He saw the metal twist as the spear pierced the armor of the orc, and he saw the ichor flow and splash across the shaft. Part of him wondered at the sight of it. Would the spoor splatter of the blood match that of his wedding sacrifice? Would the wine of this own body splatter the ground and mingle with the orcs? Would he see Aestid again or the serving hounds of the hall?

All these thoughts passed like an eternity in his mind. While the spear tore free and his limbs worked in battle.

"Ea-la light of hall
Ea-la lord and cup giver..."

He sang and slew, he sang and bled.

[GandalfOfBorg]

Battle and blood, friend and foe alike, surrounds Grimbeorn.  The orcs and men are at a stand-still, hacking and jabbing, piercing and slashing.  He hears above the din the sound of his best friend's voice and is heartened.  A feral and fay grimace spreads across his face as the song of his people is sung by his standard bearer.  The hair upon his body bristles and the pupils of his eyes almost go black.  He knows they are in the thick of it now and must conserve himself and look for the opening against these vile creatures so he can take an advantage and rally his forces.


Stance: Defensive
Action: Defensive Fighting (-2d, +4 Parry)
+1d Advantage die

 

Axes -  1d12 : 10, total 10
Rolled 4d6 : 4, 5, 1, 6, total 16

[GandalfOfBorg]

  Target is the same orc as before, thick-handed.

[Eclecticon]

You guys are cranking out the piercing blows this round!  Protection test (TN 18) for Thick-hands:

1d12 : 1, total 1
Rolled 2d6 : 4, 2, total 6