Something is Rotten in the State of Caervenfor . . . [IC Thread]

[Captain Obvious]

[ic=Ilio]Narrowly sidestepping the orc's blade, Ilio lurches backwards and draws out his other pistol, which he fires at the orc with a loud crack.[/ic]
 [ooc]5 foot step back
draw pistol
shoot pistol at orc  [dice]1d20+9[/dice] damage  [dice]1d8+1[/dice]
reholster pistol
dodge declared against the goblin.
My grace will be used against the first non-goblin attack (unless there are only goblin attacks coming at me that round, in wich case i use it against the goblin's).

Come to think of it, i should have been using my grace ability all fight. My bad, i forgot to use it.
If i had, then the two attacks that wounded me, never would have even hit. oh well.[/ooc]

[Seraph]

[ooc]So, not sure when i declare what attack i use my grace ability on, or when i declare a parry, but i would be using them on the orc. It's a bit awkward in pbpb since everything is rolled at once, but could you let me know if this is the proper way to do it. Assuming this is okay, then the orc doesn't even get close to hiting me (AC 28 with dodge and grace. come to think of it, using them both on the same target is kinda dumb. I'll be changing that in future, but for now i'll stick with what i meant to). [/ooc]

[ooc]I see what you mean, but how you did it is the best way I think.  It would suck to have to anticipate that before hand, though, so just state it when the time comes for both grace and parries.[/ooc]

[Seraph]

Round 4 wrap-up:
 [ic]Jelmaâ,¬,,¢c charges at the orc as it lifts its axe to strike Archer, who fires off two shots at the Dire Wolf, one of which sinks deep.  Aldabrat fumbles with his powder and charges in a hasty attempt to be helpless as briefly as possible.  Jelmaâ,¬,,¢câ,¬,,¢s spear digs deep into the side and lungs of the orc, but cannot deflect the blow.  Archer feels the pain of the axe cutting into his flesh as the orc dies gasping for air that will not come.  As the goblin trust viciously, Ilio drops to an expert three-point pasata de soto, directly underneath the blade of the raging berserker.  With a triumphant roar the orc brings his greataxe crashing down upon the halfling.  But no halfling is there.  With a crack a lead sphere pierces the orcâ,¬,,¢s throat, causing gouts of blood to spill, quickly staining the surrounding turf.  The orc inexplicably remains standing, clearly sustained on adrenaline alone.  Cruvagn deth Lorraine is barely able to keep the wolf off of him, and his own attack glances harmlessly off the beastâ,¬,,¢s hide.[/ic]
1 Goblin:3 hp
1 Orc Berserkers: 0 hp (2 while in rage)
1 Dire Wolf: 19 hp

[Stargate525]

[ic]Jelma'c rips the spear out of the dead orc and, with an apologetic glance at archer, Moves to engage the wolf.  [/ic]

 [ooc]I'm hoping that there are enough people around the thing for me to get flanking. If not, subtract 2 from the hit and the d6 from the damage.

To hit: [dice]1d20+2+2[/dice]
Damage: [dice]1d8+1d6+1[/dice]  [/ooc]

[Raelifin]

[ic Archer, 10hp]I must not fall... there is no life or death, only victory. And one wolf to sand in the way. Archer stumbles back away from the now dead attacker, barely feeling his flesh wound, though cringing none the less. As his alies move in to engage the monster, Archer aims higher. At least it's easy to hit...

Nine... Ten...[/ic][ooc]5' step backwards (possibly diagonaly, if it gives a clearer shot). Full attack, rapid shot at the wolf.

Attack: [dice]1d20+5[/dice]
Damage: [dice]1d8[/dice]

Attack: [dice]1d20+5[/dice]
Damage: [dice]1d8[/dice][/ooc]

[Raelifin]

[ooc]CHANCE FOR CRITICAL!
Critical confirmation: [dice]1d20+5[/dice][/ooc]

[Raelifin]

[ooc]CHANCE FOR AWESOMENESS!
[dice]1d20+5[/dice][/ooc]

[Captain Obvious]

[ic=Ilio]Seeing his companion's arrow take the wolf clean in the eye, Ilio calls out "Marvelous shot friend, that deserves a drink once we've won this little scuffle. I'd take off my hat to you, but I'm a wee bit busy at the moment, woah!"
He nimbly avoids a swing of the orc, then yells at it in frustration. "Why won't you just lie down and die? That shot got you right through the throat. We both know you're dead. Well, I know it at least. You must be too damned stupid to even realise that."[/ic]

[Seraph]

[ic]Archer takes steady aim at the wolfen monstrosity.  He pulls back on the bowstring until it seems about to snap under the pressure.  He takes aim, draws the string ever so slightly more and lets fly.  The arrow whistles through the air, striking the beast's skull with a sickening crack as it's skull shatters.  The thud of the two bodies falling to the ground resounds, as the last orc falls, his last frenzied energy drained.  The lone goblin, now truly alone, flees the faces of his doom at such speed as his miniature legs can bear him.

As you fell your last foe, the euphony of galloping horses greets your ears.  The Kingâ,¬,,¢s cavaliers surge past, delivering death to the savage hordes, routing the defeated enemy host.  In the distance, the royal stallion rears up, a glorious symbol of victory.[/ic]
 [ic]The Kingâ,¬,,¢s messenger greets you, informing you that he bears a dispatch from the king, to summon you to his palace for a royal commendation ceremony to be held ere the coming of the new moon.[/ic]

[Wensleydale]

[ooc]For Grace, I would suggest using it against the first attack of the round. *shrugs*[/ooc]

[Captain Obvious]

[ooc]The thing is i would want to use the grace against a more dangerous attack (i'm way more worried about the orcs. The goblins aren't very scary)[/ooc]
 [ic=Ilio]As he walks over to his allies, Ilio wipes his blade and sheathes it.
"Well fought, all around. I am proud to have fought by your side. But you," he exclaims, turning to Archer.
"That was a masterful shot. I can see why you are called archer."
Pulling out his flask of brandy, he offers some to Archer. "Come, have a drink with me. This is just the stuff to replenish you after a good fight."
And with that, he sits himself down on a nearby rock and laying his massive hat on the groud behind him, he takes a large swig from the flask.[/ic]

[Raelifin]

[ic Archer]Archer stares in disbelief for a few moments, taking it all in before he bends over in pain, all the energy suddenly going out of his body. With an expression half caught between grin and grimace he walks slowly over to the halfling, sits down on the ground and reaches for the brandy. "You're a life saver, friend." Archer takes a huge gulp and hands the flask back.

Great god be good, I haven't felt this good since that second bullseye. "In war there is no win or die, no right or wrong. In the end you'll either be victorious or you won't, and you'd best pray for victory." I don't need to pray, old man, I can make it happen.

Perhaps the brandy did it's job, but a new breath of life takes Archer and he gives a hearty cheer. "To victory!"[/ic]

[Wensleydale]

[ic=Aldabrat]Aldabrat finishes loading his pistol, then holsters them and joins Ilio.[/ic]

[Captain Obvious]

[ic=Ilio]Watching his companion's exhuberance, Ilio adds "victory is nice. So is livin. This brandy tops em all though."
Then Ilio draws his pistols and reloads them both, while turning to Aldabrat. "That was some nice shooting from you too, out there. Glad to have the two of ya with me. Shame so few made it, but hey! We're still going strong."[/ic]

[Wensleydale]

[ic=Aldabrat]Aldabrat grins, and nods, reloading his other pistols as he does so. "My shooting excels my swordplay, friend."[/ic]