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Breaking the Siege - Round 3

Started by Eclecticon, Oct 13, 2021, 12:01 AM

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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 2/3

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  :vv:HOPE  :<3:END  :-X-:STANCE  :##:STATUS
Esgalwen
Grimbeorn
Hathcyn
• 6 ( :-X-: +3)
• 4 (:<|: +4)
• 7
• 1d (:C|: n/a)
• 2d (:C|: n/a)
• 2d (:C|: n/a)
• 11/14
• 8/12
• 5/13
• 6/27
• 18/31
• 12/29
Forward
Forward
Defensive
WEARY
normal
WEARY

ENEMY  :+~:PARRY  :<>:ARMOUR  :@:HATE  :<3:END  :csu: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
• 0/3
• 2/3
• 0/3
• 0/3
• 3/3
• 0/3
• 3/3
• 0/3
• 0/16
• 16/16
• 0/16
• 0/16
• 16/16
• 16/16
• 16/16
• 0/16
DEAD
vs Esgalwen
DEAD
DEAD
vs Grimbeorn
vs Grimbeorn
vs Hathcyn
DEAD

STANCES
:-X-: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
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

Unseen by the companions, but clearly heard, the eastern door of Sweartmereseld splinters.  A roar of triumph from the trolls are answered by a furious cry and a swashing of blades against shields from within, as if the beasts were assaulting a hall filled with broken bells.  Be it ever so brief, new life has been breathed into the fire in the hearts of the folk of the Tarn. 
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: Hathcyn is switching to a defensive stance.

The Beorning's long spear sought the body of more orcs.

Rolled 1d12 : 2, total 2

Rolled 4d6 : 2, 4, 5, 4, total 15
THE GAME MUST GO ON!

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

Telcontar

Rolled 1d6 : 2, total 2


I'll use an advantage die to make that a hit.
THE GAME MUST GO ON!

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

Eclecticon

#4
:ooc: Sadly, that doesn't raise his result above its original 15 (the '2' dice are discounted after Hathcyn hit the Weariness threshold last round).  Do you want to use another advantage die, or a Hope point?
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 didnt read the intro I was looking at my character sheet. Not worth throwing good money after bad. I'll stick with that.
THE GAME MUST GO ON!

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

Eclecticon

#6
:ooc: Yes, sorry. It's a pain in the arse to update the character sheets every time someone gets a bump or scratch, so I basically just do it for AP and use the forum threads while a fight is going on.
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: totally makes sense I just looked to see my pips on skills and was going off of that.
THE GAME MUST GO ON!

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

tomcat

:ooc: Esgalwen is in a bit of a predicament here with her :zz: state. I was thinking about a Rally, but my Inspire is only a 2d and that doesn't give me great return on the investment. I think her best choice here is to reduce the number of opponents she faces, so she will continues as is with a two-handed attack on the cackling orc.  [<

TN 12 5d (+1d for shadow bane)
:00: 1d12 : 6, total 6
Rolled 5d6 : 4, 6, 6, 5, 6, total 27

:dmg: 11   edge: 6   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: HOLY CRAP! That was beautiful.

I hit the Cackling Orc with a 33 :%: :%: success for 23 :<3: loss. It is also a :+~: success with a TN 18.

I will roll the :+~: test again for you, Paul. If it is incorrect, feel free to ignore it.
TN 18 armour 2d
:00: 1d12 : 11, total 11
Rolled 2d6 : 3, 4, total 7

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: WOW! A great roll for the Orc, too, but even with his Hideous Toughness - he is lowered to 0 :<3: which I still think is a kill?
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

She dodged and parried, side stepping and maneuvering away from the orcs that attacked. One wore a grim, rusted helmet and she felt his bent blade slash into her leather armor causing her to catch her breath. Sweat and blood ran down her forehead stinging her eyes. Esgalwen was beginning to feel the weight of her sword, now heavy in her hand.

The broad-grinned orc that cackled maniacally stepped in close and she took the advantage, gritting her teeth and stabbing with Nimronyn. The blade pierced its neck and a terrible gurgling replaced the laughter. She twisted the sword and was disgusted by the sound of popping vertebrae, and then yanked it free. The horrid creature fell lifeless to the ground

Near her, Esgalwen watched her remaining helmed opponent strafe to her left looking for any weakness in the woman's guard.
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]

GandalfOfBorg

Grimbeorn sees the tides beginning to turn in the local engagement but concern tempers any excitement at the breeching of the settlement by the trolls.  The creatures in front of him are all but keep him away from his friends within and it burns within him.  "Fly if you value your filthy hides more than your brethren.  You cannot withstand the Bear of the North!"

 :ooc: Would love to Rally but think we can survive this encounter but once we take on some trolls, it will be more important ;)

Stance: Forward
Action: Intimidate
+1d, Advantage

 :00:
Awe (F) -  1d12 : 2, total 2
Rolled 4d6 : 4, 6, 4, 2, total 16


 [< *please fail your attacks*
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

GandalfOfBorg

 :ooc: At least 1 Hate removed from each orc in front of me, yes?
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

Telcontar

 :ooc: yeah we need an inspiring member of this party for sure. I need to up that and athletics. I too was torn between attacking to kill or recovry like options and stances.
THE GAME MUST GO ON!

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