Shadows over Sjoldir

[Ace Bronson]

Alruna approaches cautiously as the battle is joined. She has never seen such creatures before. As she draws closer and is able to take them in fully under her flickering torchlight she feels the same wave of unease in their presence that she did when handling the amulet from the woman. She takes a position alongside Hjarlof, prepared to defend herself if necessary, but better able to aid her comrades if need be.

 

OOC CombatAlruna moves foward and initiates total defense granting her +4 dodge bonus to her AC until the beginning of her next action.

Edited September 19, 2023 by Ace Bronson (see edit history)

[Ace Bronson]

Growling, bleating and roaring, the beast men stand defiant against the brutal assault of the Northfolk. They cut and slash with their battle axes, searching for weaknesses while their round shields are at the ready to ward off the blows of their assailants. Alfdis continues to be assaulted from several angles and suffers minor cuts and bruises as he is battered. Blodarna takes a glancing blow off the side of her head that rings her ears momentarily. Blows glance ineffectually off of Goran's thick hide but the beast he had ravaged and subdued struggles free of his grasp.

 

 

Edited September 22, 2023 by Ace Bronson (see edit history)

[Svartalf]

The red headed warrior woman's thoughts were as red as her mane, and she recovered instantly from the monster's blow, pushing her attack to give as good as she got.

 

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Edited September 19, 2023 by Svartalf (see edit history)

[Xssisha]

Hjarlof saw the creatures give almost as good as they got. His song continued as he takes a step forward and pitched his torch over the melee towards the bodies beyond and drew his shield.

Inspired Rage
Inspired Rage: +2 morale bonus to Strength and Constitution and a +2 morale bonus on Will saving throws, but also take a –1 penalty to AC. While under the effects of inspired rage, allies other than the skald cannot use any Charisma-, Dexterity-, or Intelligence-based skills (except Acrobatics, Fly, Intimidate, and Ride) or any ability that requires patience or concentration. Combat ActionsFree: maintain Inspired Rage Song, 5ft step towards The melee.

Standard: Throw Torch as far as possible towards the arranged bodies

Move: draw shield from back.

 

[Eborne1]

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Goran Halfbjorn  _{Dire-Bear Berserker}

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Goran rakes down upon the creature's torso with his paw, releasing his hold on it. He continues mauling..., biting..., clawing. He lets go a bellowing roar of anger as his foe's thick skin and erratic scrambling grant it a few more breaths of life.

 

OOCReleased Grapple on Blue Enemy

Blue enemy shouldn't be prone and is free to attack.

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 36/36 [+8] 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: Release Grapple

Swift:

Move:

Standard:

Full Round: Full Attack (Claw, Claw, Bite)

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Edited September 20, 2023 by Eborne1 (see edit history)

[Zaathun]

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Ranulf the Rooster  _{Human Raider}

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Seeing the bear-man get swarmed, Ranulf quickly darts around the monsters, throwing himself in their flank. With a swipe of the axe, he aims at the creature's shoulderblade, trying to hinder its movement.

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Stats

Ranulf TN Human (URogue 4)

Init 5  Speed 30  HP 35/35
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: Move around Yellow to attack Blue

Standard: Attack, Boarding Axe, Debilitating Injury to Attack (Reducing attack by 2, and extra 2 vs Ranulf)

Full Round:

Edited September 21, 2023 by Zaathun (see edit history)

[Ace Bronson]

The Northfolk press in and draw more blood. Blodarna deals a savage blow to her foe in retaliation, causing it to bellow in pain and rage. Ranulf deftly manuevers for an advantageous position, The beast lashes out for him as he passes but he side steps the blow. Taking advantage of the commotion of the raging bear, Ranulf plants his axe in the back of their enemy. Hjarlof's torch lofts through the air, better illuminating the macabre spectacle of the dismembered family. His song provides a counter point to the senseless evil and butchery on display and heartens his allies, reminding them of their humanity. Goran roars and lashes out but fails to find purchase with his deadly arsenal.

 

 

Edited September 22, 2023 by Ace Bronson (see edit history)

[Abalon]

Alfdis recoils, grunting as they block the hits from the aberrations. They know they'll end up overwhelmed if they keep being too defensive, so they wait for an opportunity

Just as one of them raises its arm to attack once more, Alfdis side steps their attack and sends their axe crashing on the side of their neck, continuing its arc into a second one's shoulder as they move back, slightly brushing against Goran. They prepare themselves for a counterattack, but know it might come a little too late, should the beasts try and charge them

OOCSince I have -3 AC (-1 from Raging Song and -2 from Cleave, I'm at 10 AC)

 

[Ace Bronson]

Alruna sees the fate of the battle balancing on a blade. Her eyes roll back into her skull and she tilts her head back as the words of a prayer to Odin spill from her lips asking for fortune in battle. The prayer starts quietly but rises to a crescendo. Alruna's allies feel the power of her words pulse through them, insipring them to further bravery and bloodshed in the name of the All-Father.

 

OOC CombatAlruna casts Bless. "Bless fills your allies with courage. Each ally gains a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effect" You gain this bonus for the rest of combat

[Ace Bronson]

Undaunted by their losses, by the rousing song or the ominous prayer, the beast men redouble their efforts and press the attack on all sides, lashing out furiously at their foes. The promise of violence, torture and worse is burning in their eyes. The Northfolk sense intuitively that falling cleanly in battle to these vile creatures would be the best possible fate short of victory. Their counter assault is vicious and the warriors are pushed in, harried and battered. Blood is drawn, armor is rent and the beasts howl with ecstasy.

 

OOC CombatAll of their attacks hit. Please mark down your damage.

Edited September 28, 2023 by Ace Bronson (see edit history)

[Zaathun]

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Ranulf the Rooster  _{Human Raider}

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Feeling the sharp ice-fire of the wound at his side, Ranulf snarls back at the foe he'd so foolishly ignored. While he chooses to ignore the blood-song of the skald, choosing to trust his own instincts instead, for a moment his desire to be a towering berserker, or, even a bear, takes over.

The feeling is over in a flash, however, as saner thoughts take over. He feints right, then darts to his left to bring both his hatchets at beast-man.

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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: FINALLY FULL ATTACK TIME!

Swift:

Move:

Standard:

Full Round: Choppy Chop (FRA on Yellow) (14 and 28 respectively, forgothe bless gadamit)

Edited September 28, 2023 by Zaathun (see edit history)

[Svartalf]

Blôdarna is berserk and does not even feel the blow she just took, all she notices is the foe still standing, and she strikes again.

 

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Edited September 29, 2023 by Svartalf (see edit history)

[Xssisha]

Singing the songs of battle and glory, Hjarlof steps up to the closest foe, shield at the ready, and strikes out with his single bladed axe.

Free Action: maintain Inspired Rage Song

Move Action: 5' step up to closest foe

Attack Action: Attack (1d20+9 = 1+9 = 10)😭(1d8+3 = 5+3 = 8)

 

[Eborne1]

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Goran Halfbjorn  _{Dire-Bear Berserker}

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The beast's wicked axe tearing through the fur of his shoulder and deeply into the flesh beneath, caused Goran to immediately lash back at that creature's face and neck with a paw-full of dagger-like claws. He swiped, again, at the creature next to it, followed quickly by another snap of his jaws at that one's own arm and shoulder, attempting to tear the limb away completely.

 

OOCClaw #1 vs Red = 30 to hit/ 12dmg

Claw #2 vs Yellow (+2 flanking) = 19 to hit / 15 dmg

Bite vs Yellow (+2 flanking) = 24 to hit / 11 dmg


(** Flanking bonuses on Yellow were added after rolls were made.)

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 26/36 [+8 temp] 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:

Move:

Standard:

Full Round: Full Attack = Claw, Claw, Bite

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Edited September 30, 2023 by Eborne1 (see edit history)

[Abalon]

Seeing that their enemies weren't backing off despite their losses, Alfdis groaned as they lifted their axe and sent it crashing down on one of the creatures, thinking to themselves

"What kind of creatures are these? What other horrors could still be ahead, lying in wait? And how can anyone worship them? But most importantly, why are they here? I dearly hope we can find some answers in this place"