Act 2: The Black City, Scene 1: The City from Afar

Boone fires off another magic missile while frantically wracking his brain for better options.

Boone fires off another Magic Missile for 13 damage and takes no other actions. Sorry for the confusion of my post this morning.

Finley, noticing Greil looking a little worse for wear, grows enraged at the beast and decides to use that emotion productively. Well, large fellow, this may not be food, but I hope some inspiring words will help you pull through this gauntlet. Look on the bright side, the Elf didn't shoot the food, as is want to happen! Finley then decides to have another go with the poison and rubs the fruit on his blade once more. Gathering up his rage, he lets loose 2 blows, a shockingly cold sound, and a vicious and, seemingly, almost intelligent sound fill the air, spurring his compatriots on.

Minor:

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

Majestic Word on Greil + Greil's Surge amount
Minor: Apply poison to Songblade

Dungeoneering:
Dice Roll: 1d20+10
d20 Results: 16 (Total = 26)

Free: Spend AP
Attack: Cunning Ferocity, allies within 5 squares gain +5 damage until the end of Finley's next turn

Attack vs. Ref:
Dice Roll: 1d20+18
d20 Results: 8 (Total = 26)

Damage (+5 Charisma Modifier, +3 sword modifier, +4 damage for using AP as Grave Caller):
Dice Roll: 1d6+12
d6 Results: 3 (Total = 15)

Unknown Poison vs. Fort:
Dice Roll: 1d20+17
d20 Results: 20 (Total = 37)

Forgot second attack and editing won't pick up the new dice sections correctly.
Attack: Chillsong Strike, Enemy is slowed until the end of Finley's next turn. An ally within 3 squares, Orion, can shift 4 squares as a free action.

Dice Roll: 1d20+18
d20 Results: 18 (Total = 36)

Attack vs. AC

Dice Roll: 2d6+12
d6 Results: 5, 2 (Total = 19)

Cold Damage

Greil continues his battle with the Hydra, bringing his hammer down square on the top of one of the Hydra's heads.

Next to the Warden the Bard lends encouragement to the wounded warrior. Finley follows up with a pair of vicious strikes, the first fast and furious and the second is a bit slower and more elegant as the bard sings a haunting battle-hymn. The poison covering Finley's blade also makes it way deep into the Hydra's veins and the beast howls and thrashes around blindly.

Still keeping his distance the Wizard conjures a second ethereal blade that slices rapidly at the huge Hydra.

Stepping back in towards the screaming hydra, Rune's gauntlet glows with another energy pulse but the energy fizzles in the warforged's clenched fist.

Greil lands a Critical Hit with Earthgrasp Strike doing 44 Damage and knocking the Hydra Prone.
Finley uses Majestic Word on Greil, healing 37 Hit Points. Greil is no longer Bloodied.
Finley Hits the Hydra with Cunning Ferocity doing 15 Damage. Griel, Rune and Orion get +5 to Damage Rolls until the End of Finley's Next Turn.
The Eyesting Poison lands a Critical Hit on the Hydra, it is Blind and takes 5 Ongoing Poison Damage (Save Ends Both).
Finley Hits the Hydra with Chillsong Strike, doing 19 Cold Damage and Slowing it until the End of Finley's Next Turn. Orion can Shift 4 Squares as a Free Action.
Boone Hits the Hydra with Magic Missile doing 13 Damage.
Rune Shifts to E-14.
Rune attacks the Hydra with Energy Stobe, missing with a Critical Failure.

It is now Orion's turn. He can also Shift 4 as a Free Action from Finley's Cunning Ferocity.

Map.

Orion <---
Behemoth
Greil
Finley
Boone
Rune

As the giant beasts legs slip out from under it and it's heads flail Orion lashes out, his fist striking like cornered vipers as he dodges the writhing necks.

Standard

Dancing Cobra vs Reflex on Hydra.

Attack:
Dice Roll: 1d20+16
d20 Results: 15 (Total = 31)

Damage:
Dice Roll: 1d10+14
d10 Results: 7 (Total = 21)

Hit: FoB for +7 damage.
Iron Body for Resist 4 from Hydra.

The monk pounces on the floundering Hydra as it spasms in pain on the jungle floor, only adding to the monsters pain.

Blind, prone and screaming in pain with all six mouths the Hydra lashes out blindly at random, its sharp teeth snapping down on bits of brush and dirt. The beast wounds appear to be overwhelming it and it is getting desperate, and it limply crawls a few yards back towards the jungle.

Orion Hits the Hydra with Dancing Cobra doing 28 Damage and gaining Resist 4. The Hydra is now Bloodied. (Not to mention Prone, Slowed, Blind and taking Ongoing Damage.)
The Hydra uses Hydra Fury and attacks I-14, G-12, H-12, F-18, D-15, and J-14. All of these squares are unoccupied.
The Hydra crawls to F-17, provoking Attacks of Opportunity from Orion, Greil, Finley and Rune.

Greil can take advantage of the fact he had the Hydra Marked and it made an Attack where he was not the Target.

It is now Greil, Finley, Boone and Rune's turns again.

Map.

Orion
Behemoth
Greil<---
Finley<---
Boone<---
Rune<---

After seeing what his hands have done to the beast Orion pauses. He holds his arm out in front of Finley, blocking the man from attacking the retreating for. "Let it live." the monk implore his friends, "It is a beast of the wild and only attack invaders in it's territory. It is as predator, and was hungry. It will seek to do us no more harm, let the great beast live."

Strengthened by the Bards magic Greil gains new life in the battle. As the monster lashes out not towards him Greil takes the opportunity to swing his hammer once more.

Warden's Fury vs. Fortitude:
Dice Roll: 1d20+19
d20 Results: 19 (Total = 38)

Damage:
Dice Roll: 1d10+25r2
d10 Results: 4 (Total = 29)

On a hit Greil gains +1 to all defenses and the Hydra grants combat advantage to the party until the end of Greil's next turn.

Following behind the Behemoth Greil lets his anger go in a surging strike to the beasts rear. Breathing heavily he keeps his shield up ready in case the monster decides to keep the fight alive. Arms, legs, and Head still attached there Rune?

Move: walk to f-15 drawing an attack from the Hydra (if it deems it necessary)
Standard: Earth Shield Strike vs Hydra's AC:

Attack:
Dice Roll: 1d20+19
d20 Results: 16 (Total = 35)

Damage:
Dice Roll: 1d10+25r2
d10 Results: 6 (Total = 31)

Greil gains a +2 to AC and a +1 to other defenses (if the attack hit). Also The hydra can now stand up but takes 9 damage when it does so.

Eh, it's not very impressive to take a beast's head for mounting if 2 more will just pop up in it's place, so I feel no need to expend the energy following after it. Besides, only Set knows what the poison will do to the beast. Weary from the fight, Finley takes a drink from his bottle of wine. Thankfully the beast wasn't spiteful enough to rob me of my grog.

Realizing, the fight has left everyone, Rune's eyes just glint in his frustration and he stabs the ground to release his pent up fury. Yes Greil, everything is still attached, but if any of that sand surrounding you gets into my joints, I will not hesitate to punch you.