Shadows over Sjoldir

[Svartalf]

Blodarna hefts her axe, but feels confused and does not charge instantly, trying to see what best use to make of her fury, while not depriving others of their victories or chances at reaching Walhöll

[Ace Bronson]

The giant beast bellows again, pawing the ground and then charges directly at the warriors, heedless of the bonfire. It crashes into the fire, burning itself in the process but also showering the party with hot coals and cinder. Ranulf waits until the distance is correct and hurls a dagger at the shaggy hulk as it careens towards them. It raises the mighty cudgel and brings it crashing towards the great white bear in it's path.

OOCRanulf's ready goes off.

Goran is targeted by a charge attack

everyone must make a reflex save DC 10 or be Dazed for a round.
"The creature is unable to act normally. A dazed creature can take no actions, but has no penalty to AC.

A dazed condition typically lasts 1 round."

[Xssisha]

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Hjarlof Hornblower Skald of Clan Hvítabiôrning

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Hjarlof threw his shield up as soon as the beast crashed into the fire. His instincts proved their worth with the shower of sparks falling around him. His voice never waived, the song of rage still stirring the hearts of his companions. Drawing his single bladed Battleaxe as he stepped forward, Hjarlof swung at the beast engaging his friend.

Combat Actions

Free: Shouting

Swift:

Move: Drawing his axe as he moves forward to within range

Standard: Attacking the Beast

Full Round:

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OOC:

So glad the song was not interrupted.

Save 10+2 = 12

Attack 9+7 = 16

Damage 1d8+3 = 6

Edited January 26 by Xssisha
Added rolls (see edit history)

[Zaathun]

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Ranulf the Rooster  _{Human Raider}

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The thundering monster crashing through the fire sends flashes into Ranulf's eyes as he ducks down nimbly under the flaming debris. The terrible creature crashing into Goran's bear-shape does little to impede him, but the scattered flame gives him an idea. Jumping through the scattered flames behind the creature's massive flanks, he grabs his other axe from his beltloop and attempts to thread the needle through the flames on the ground, hoping that his quick feet leave him unmarred by Loptr's gift.

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Stats

Ranulf TN Human (URogue 4)

Init 5  Speed 30  HP 30/35
AC 21  Touch 16  Flat-footed 13 CMD 21
Fort 3  Ref 9  Will 2
Base Attack Bonus 3
Primary Weapon: Mwk Boarding Axe (2) (at will) +10(1d6+5)
Armor: Studded Leather Armour - Light Armor - (+3AC) (+5Dex) (+2 Shield when Weapons drawn) (+1 Combat Expertise, Threatening Defender)
Abilities:  Str 10, Dex 20, Con 14, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 12
Conditions: None
Special Abilities

Sneak Attack +2d6
Debilitating Injury (Ex)
Minor Magic (Read Magic)

Combat Actions

Free:

Swift:

Move: Draw Weapon #2 and move through area noted on map

Standard: Swing + Debilitating Injury (Attack Bonus)

 

 

Edited January 26 by Zaathun (see edit history)

[Eborne1]

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Goran Halfbjorn  _{Dire-Bear Berserker}

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Goran rears up on his hind legs well before the beast crashes through the fire, avoiding any of the blinding coals that explode throughout the area.

He eats a brutal cudgel to the side of his jaw, but it only barely slows him down as his adrenaline takes over and he swipes twice downward at the beast's face and then lunges in at its neck and shoulder with a wide and roaring maw.

Quick Stats

Human Form [ ] = temp stats (Medium)  Init 3  Speed 30  HP 36/36 STR 18, DEX 16, CON 14, INT 10, WIS 14, CHA 8 AC 20  Touch 16  Flat-footed 17 CMD 23 (25 vs PM) Fort: 7  Ref: 8  Will: 4 Base Attack Bonus (4) CMB +8 (+10 Powerful maneuvers) Primary Weapons: Shifter Claws (2) (at will) +9(1d4+4) - DR Silver/Cold Iron Club +8 (1d6+4) / Short Spears +7(1d6+4) 20ft Range Armor: Lamellar Leather (+4AC) (+3Dex) Shifter - Defensive Tactics (+2) Special Abilities: Shifter Aspect (Bear) (+2 CON) (7/7 min/day) Wild Shape (Dire Bear) (7/7 hours/day) Conditions: None

Bear Form (Large)    [ ] = temp stats Init 2  Speed 40  HP 20+8/36 STR 22[24] DEX 14 CON 14 [18] INT 10 WIS 14 CON 8 AC 21 [19]  Touch 17  Flat-footed 18 CMD 25(27 vs PM) Fort: 7 Ref: 7 Will: 4[5] Base Attack Bonus: (4) CMB +11 (+13 Powerful Maneuvers) Primary Weapons: Claws(2) +11(2d4+6)+Grab Bite +11(2d6+6)+Grab Armor: Natural Armor +4 Shifter - Defensive Tactics +4 Special Abilities: Grab, Pounce, Low Light Vision, Scent: (30ft) Conditions:  Raging Song: +2 STR/CON and WILL Saves -1 AC

Combat Actions

Free:

Swift: Shifter Aspect (+2 Con)

Move:

Standard:

Full Round: Full Attack

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Edited January 26 by Eborne1 (see edit history)

[Ace Bronson]

The giant beast and the great white bear clash in a titanic struggle. Goran tears deep gashes in its body, flaying the flesh from the bones with his powerful claws. Then overpowered and overwhelmed, the beast falters allowing the bear to crush its neck in his jaws, its lifeless corpse collapsing to the ground among the smoldering embers.

[Xssisha]

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Hjarlof Hornblower Skald of Clan Hvítabiôrning

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Almost before it began, it was over. Standing next to his massive clansman, Hjarlof slid his axe into its belt ring and heaved a sigh of relief. That could well have gone poorly for them. "I fear our involvement is now known to whomever it is pulling the strings. The question now is do we press the advance or seek council back at Sjoldir."

Hjarlof was for pressing onward, but with an unconscious woman at their feet it was going to be a tough call... For him at least.

Combat Actions

Free:

Swift:

Move:

Standard:

Full Round:

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OOC:

Edited February 2 by Xssisha (see edit history)

[Zaathun]

Ranulf the Rooster  _{Human Raider}

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"If they are as stupid as they are big, then their gods have done them a grave disservice.", Ranulf says, tapping a few cinders from his boots. Seeing the dancer fall to the ground, he crouches next to the fallen dancer. "I'll see if there's any wyrd left or whether her mind has been fully taken." Cautiously hiding a dagger in his hand, he moves to nudge the woman awake.

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Stats

Ranulf TN Human (URogue 5)

Init 5  Speed 30  HP 43/43
AC 21  Touch 16  Flat-footed 13 CMD 21
Fort 3  Ref 9  Will 2
Base Attack Bonus 3
Primary Weapon: Mwk Boarding Axe (2) (at will) +10(1d6+5/7)
Armor: Studded Leather Armour - Light Armor - (+3AC) (+5Dex) (+2 Shield when Weapons drawn) (+1 Combat Expertise, Threatening Defender)
Abilities:  Str 10, Dex 21, Con 14, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 12
Conditions: None
Special Abilities

Sneak Attack +3d6
Debilitating Injury (Ex)
Minor Magic (Read Magic)
Arcane Strike (Sp)

Combat Actions

Free:

Swift:

Move:

Standard:

 

 

[Eborne1]

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Goran Halfbjorn  _{Dire-Bear Berserker}

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As the adrenaline dissipates, Goran looks a little worse for wear, bleeding from the side of his head where he took the hit from the beast's club.

He continues pawing at the mangled, lifeless body for a minute before finally moving a few paces away where he sits forlornly on his wide haunches, huffing and sniffing at the air, as he often does after a battle.

Quick Stats

Human Form [ ] = temp stats (Medium)  Init 3  Speed 30  HP 20/36 STR 18, DEX 16, CON 14, INT 10, WIS 14, CHA 8 AC 20  Touch 16  Flat-footed 17 CMD 23 (25 vs PM) Fort: 7  Ref: 8  Will: 4 Base Attack Bonus (4) CMB +8 (+10 Powerful maneuvers) Primary Weapons: Shifter Claws (2) (at will) +9(1d4+4) - DR Silver/Cold Iron Club +8 (1d6+4) / Short Spears +7(1d6+4) 20ft Range Armor: Lamellar Leather (+4AC) (+3Dex) Shifter - Defensive Tactics (+2) Special Abilities: Shifter Aspect (Bear) (+2 CON) (7/7 min/day) Wild Shape (Dire Bear) (7/7 hours/day) Conditions: None

Bear Form (Large)    [ ] = temp stats Init 2  Speed 40  HP 20/36 STR 22[24] DEX 14 CON 14 [18] INT 10 WIS 14 CON 8 AC 21 [19]  Touch 17  Flat-footed 18 CMD 25(27 vs PM) Fort: 7 Ref: 7 Will: 4[5] Base Attack Bonus: (4) CMB +11 (+13 Powerful Maneuvers) Primary Weapons: Claws(2) +11(2d4+6)+Grab Bite +11(2d6+6)+Grab Armor: Natural Armor +4 Shifter - Defensive Tactics +4 Special Abilities: Grab, Pounce, Low Light Vision, Scent: (30ft) Conditions:  [Raging Song]: (when applicable)+2 STR/CON and WILL Saves -1 AC

Combat Actions

Free:

Swift: Shifter Aspect (+2 Con)

Move:

Standard:

Full Round: Full Attack

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Edited February 19 by Eborne1 (see edit history)

[Eborne1]

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Goran Halfbjorn  _{Dire-Bear Berserker}

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Goran's large furry form melts back into his human shape, leaving him sitting upon the ground with his arms wrapped loosely about his knees, bleeding heavily from his brow. He almost looks sad, but it's just an effect of the sudden waning of adrenaline.

He draws out a healing potion from his pack and drinks it down. Then he chugs another.

"The trail won't last," Goran suddenly utters in a grunting manner, perhaps sensing what others may be thinking. "I still think we must put eyes on the encampment we seek before regrouping at the human village," he says, still speaking from his bear mind.

OOC

Stats have not been updated to reflect level advancement. (Still unclear about the houseruling on healing... Please advise via Goran's potion of CLW.)

Quick Stats

Human Form [ ] = temp stats (Medium)  Init 3  Speed 30  HP 20/36 STR 18, DEX 16, CON 14, INT 10, WIS 14, CHA 8 AC 20  Touch 16  Flat-footed 17 CMD 23 (25 vs PM) Fort: 7  Ref: 8  Will: 4 Base Attack Bonus (4) CMB +8 (+10 Powerful maneuvers) Primary Weapons: Shifter Claws (2) (at will) +9(1d4+4) - DR Silver/Cold Iron Club +8 (1d6+4) / Short Spears +7(1d6+4) 20ft Range Armor: Lamellar Leather (+4AC) (+3Dex) Shifter - Defensive Tactics (+2) Special Abilities: Shifter Aspect (Bear) (+2 CON) (7/7 min/day) Wild Shape (Dire Bear) (7/7 hours/day) Conditions: None

Bear Form (Large)    [ ] = temp stats Init 2  Speed 40  HP 33/36 STR 22[24] DEX 14 CON 14 [18] INT 10 WIS 14 CON 8 AC 21 [19]  Touch 17  Flat-footed 18 CMD 25(27 vs PM) Fort: 7 Ref: 7 Will: 4[5] Base Attack Bonus: (4) CMB +11 (+13 Powerful Maneuvers) Primary Weapons: Claws(2) +11(2d4+6)+Grab Bite +11(2d6+6)+Grab Armor: Natural Armor +4 Shifter - Defensive Tactics +4 Special Abilities: Grab, Pounce, Low Light Vision, Scent: (30ft) Conditions:  [Raging Song]: (when applicable)+2 STR/CON and WILL Saves -1 AC

Combat Actions

Free:

Swift: S

Move:

Standard:

Full Round:

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Edited February 19 by Eborne1 (see edit history)

[Xssisha]

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Hjarlof Hornblower Skald of Clan Hvítabiôrning

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Hjarlof knelt beside the naked and unconscious woman, placing his cloak over her body. He then began to check her vitals to see if she was still in fact alive.

 

When Goran spoke Hjarlof agreed. "You are right my Brother. My concern is for this unconscious and naked woman. The others have fled or perished. I am at least partially responsible for the state she is currently in. I am ill at ease leaving her to the clutches of the dark and the things that prowl it."

Combat Actions

Free:

Swift:

Move:

Standard:

Full Round: `[1d20+13 "Heal Check"]` Roll: `[4]` Result: `17`

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OOC:

Edited February 21 by Xssisha (see edit history)

[Eborne1]

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Goran Halfbjorn  _{Dire-Bear Berserker}

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Goran looks down at the naked woman as if only just noticing her lying there.

"Oh... I see," Goran utters dispassionately in response to Hjarlof. "This one is certainly in league with demons. We should leave it to die. But if it is your wish to help, clansman, then I will also help."

Goran pulls a wool blanket from his pack and lays it across the woman.

"It is only a slight creature and it will not burden me to carry it but we should keep moving," Goran suggests in his normal, blunt and gruff way of speaking.

OOC

Stats have not been updated to reflect level advancement. (Still unclear about the houseruling on healing... Please advise via Goran's potion of CLW.)

Quick Stats

Human Form [ ] = temp stats (Medium)  Init 3  Speed 30  HP 20/36 STR 18, DEX 16, CON 14, INT 10, WIS 14, CHA 8 AC 20  Touch 16  Flat-footed 17 CMD 23 (25 vs PM) Fort: 7  Ref: 8  Will: 4 Base Attack Bonus (4) CMB +8 (+10 Powerful maneuvers) Primary Weapons: Shifter Claws (2) (at will) +9(1d4+4) - DR Silver/Cold Iron Club +8 (1d6+4) / Short Spears +7(1d6+4) 20ft Range Armor: Lamellar Leather (+4AC) (+3Dex) Shifter - Defensive Tactics (+2) Special Abilities: Shifter Aspect (Bear) (+2 CON) (7/7 min/day) Wild Shape (Dire Bear) (7/7 hours/day) Conditions: None

Bear Form (Large)    [ ] = temp stats Init 2  Speed 40  HP 33/36 STR 22[24] DEX 14 CON 14 [18] INT 10 WIS 14 CON 8 AC 21 [19]  Touch 17  Flat-footed 18 CMD 25(27 vs PM) Fort: 7 Ref: 7 Will: 4[5] Base Attack Bonus: (4) CMB +11 (+13 Powerful Maneuvers) Primary Weapons: Claws(2) +11(2d4+6)+Grab Bite +11(2d6+6)+Grab Armor: Natural Armor +4 Shifter - Defensive Tactics +4 Special Abilities: Grab, Pounce, Low Light Vision, Scent: (30ft) Conditions:  [Raging Song]: (when applicable)+2 STR/CON and WILL Saves -1 AC

Combat Actions

Free:

Swift: S

Move:

Standard:

Full Round:

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Edited February 24 by Eborne1 (see edit history)

[Zaathun]

Ranulf the Rooster  _{Human Raider}

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"We're all responsible, and yet none of us are.", Ranulf says, giving a glare in the distance. "Madly following the beasts wouldn't do us much good. And perhaps, not even the madwoman here can give us much, but to strand someone like that is bound to displease Tyr." He grimly pokes a leftover cinder on the ground with his dagger, before standing up. "Mercy it is, for now."

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Stats

Ranulf TN Human (URogue 5)

Init 5  Speed 30  HP 43/43
AC 21  Touch 16  Flat-footed 13 CMD 21
Fort 3  Ref 9  Will 2
Base Attack Bonus 3
Primary Weapon: Mwk Boarding Axe (2) (at will) +10(1d6+5/7)
Armor: Studded Leather Armour - Light Armor - (+3AC) (+5Dex) (+2 Shield when Weapons drawn) (+1 Combat Expertise, Threatening Defender)
Abilities:  Str 10, Dex 21, Con 14, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 12
Conditions: None
Special Abilities

Sneak Attack +3d6
Debilitating Injury (Ex)
Minor Magic (Read Magic)
Arcane Strike (Sp)

Combat Actions

Free:

Swift:

Move:

Standard:

 

 

[Ace Bronson]

Blodarna speaks up, offering to take the woman back to the village with her. They may need a warrior there to defend in case of attack. She leads the poor soul back in to the darkness.

[Ace Bronson]

 

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The warriors recover from their battle with the giant beast. Blodarna and Skura departs with the young woman back to the village. The decision is made to press on to follow the tracks of the beast men further into the dark forest. Before long the trail leads to the entrance to a subterranean ruin. It appears to be ancient and in extreme disrepair. The stonework that is still discernible does not seem to resemble the craft of the Norsemen of Jarnheim. Out or caution the warriors quietly observe the entrance for a time but are unable to detect any activity though there seems to be a faint flicker of light emanating from within. There is a strange hum and pulse in the air, or perhaps it is in their minds. It is disquieting and leave the warriors with aching heads and nauseous bowels.

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