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Post by waysoftheearth on Jun 3, 2011 4:34:47 GMT -6
Sili fires his crossbow [1d20=11] at the same moment Elindir [1d20=12] and Legandir [1d20=8] loose a pair of Rivendell's fairest shafts. Legandir's arrow deflects off the Troll's thick, scaly shoulder and clatters into the darkness, but Sili's and Elindir's missiles strike true for [3dd=6,1,5] 6 hit points and [2dd=4,1] 4 hit points, respectively.
These wounds are not enough, and the enraged Troll thunders into melee range with the scouting party as several of its fellows emerge from the darkness behind it.
Initiative is rolled [1d6; Norin=5, Troll=1]. Norin's mighty hammer blow [1d20=9] is turned aside, but for a stroke of fortune so is the Troll's [1d20=5].
Gentlemen, your intentions for next round please...
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Post by ehiker133 on Jun 3, 2011 7:28:09 GMT -6
Continuing the momentum of his turned blow, Norin spins in a hammer throw-like motion and brings his warhammer to bear on the side of the knee of the troll. As he spins, he shouts, "Khazâd ai-mênu!"
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Post by Mushgnome on Jun 3, 2011 7:45:30 GMT -6
Sili backs through the archway to the top of the stairs (I thought he had done so already but it is not reflected on the map) and readies his flail for melee combat.
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Post by waysoftheearth on Jun 3, 2011 7:53:27 GMT -6
Sili backs through the archway to the top of the stairs (I thought he had done so already but it is not reflected on the map) and readies his flail for melee combat. Alas, only Elves are nimble enough to move and fire without penalty. Sili can retreat this round...
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Post by Mushgnome on Jun 3, 2011 8:28:38 GMT -6
Sili's courage fades as his well-aimed crossbow bolt fails to bring down the hulking Troll. "Go! Go! GO!" the Hero shouts as he flees down the steps at maximum speed.
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Post by ehiker133 on Jun 3, 2011 9:45:07 GMT -6
Hearing his companion's words, Norin abandons his attack and runs to the safety of the stairs, instead.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2011 17:07:51 GMT -6
Seeing the dwarves turn and flee toward him, Legandir hastens down the stairs, muttering something about 'stout fighters' under his breath in Sindarin. He turns with impossible fluidity to fire again at the pursuing troll as he moves, his greatcloak a dark trail behind him.
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Post by waysoftheearth on Jun 3, 2011 17:20:14 GMT -6
Seeing the dwarves turn and flee toward him, Legandir hastens down the stairs, muttering something about 'stout fighters' under his breath in Sindarin. He turns with impossible fluidity to fire again at the pursuing troll as he moves, his greatcloak a dark trail behind him. Only a pure-blooded Elf could do so, I'm afraid. Legandir, being half Man as well as half Elvish, must choose whether he wishes to retreat or to fire his bow, but not both.
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Post by waysoftheearth on Jun 4, 2011 5:09:53 GMT -6
It's a retreat!
Lomeluin fires his Galadhrim longbow [1d20=18] at the incoming Troll to his right and his Mirkwood arrow bites the scaly foe for [2dd=1,2] 2 hit points even as he and his company turn and retreat down the stair at haste.
The engaged Troll swipes at the Dwarves as they turn from their opponent [1-3=Norin, 4-6=Sili; 1d6=2] attacking Norin's back [1d20=1] but missing in its foolish anticipation of an easy kill.
The Elves are swift of foot and make pace down the stair ahead of the Dwarves, though Sili's torch is the only light. The Trolls come howling and cramming down the stair after, harrying at the backs of the two Dwarves; eager for sweeter meat than Orc-flesh.
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Post by doctorx on Jun 4, 2011 15:15:08 GMT -6
Lomeluin's blue eyes narrow as he watches the dwarves pounding along, mere inches ahead of huge, trollish talons. "Longer legs and shorter beards would serve best now," he mutters in Sindarin as he sets another arrow to his bow...
Lomeluin will use his ability to move and fire to cover the retreat as best he can. He will seek to target the troll Sili and Elindir have already wounded if he can. Otherwise he shoots at any target that presents itself. He will only loose an arrow if there is no danger of hitting one of his allies. Even the short ones.
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Post by ehiker133 on Jun 4, 2011 18:44:59 GMT -6
The short ones thank you!
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Post by waysoftheearth on Jun 4, 2011 19:00:15 GMT -6
Do Sili and Norin continue the flight, or turn to face the enemy upon the stair?
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Post by Mushgnome on Jun 4, 2011 20:09:05 GMT -6
Do Sili and Norin continue the flight, or turn to face the enemy upon the stair? Sili's intention is to run all the way back to base camp unless the tactical situation changes (man down, trolls break off pursuit, etc).
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Post by waysoftheearth on Jun 4, 2011 20:44:21 GMT -6
Sili's intention is to run all the way back to base camp unless the tactical situation changes (man down, trolls break off pursuit, etc). The large but clumsy Trolls move at the same pace as the Dwarves, so unless circumstance dictates otherwise the Trolls will have the opportunity to attack the Dwarves' backs each round they flee. The Elves move quicker and could escape, if desired. However, Lomeluin the Elf cannot shoot without risk of hitting the Dwarves because he is farther down the stair and shooting upward at targets behind the Dwarves. In other circumstances he would be able to move and shoot without penalty. If you wish to read about pursuit, see Underworld & Wilderness Adventures, page 12.
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Post by Mushgnome on Jun 4, 2011 20:56:22 GMT -6
Sili's intention is to run all the way back to base camp unless the tactical situation changes (man down, trolls break off pursuit, etc). The large but clumsy Trolls move at the same pace as the Dwarves, so unless circumstance dictates otherwise the Trolls will have the opportunity to attack the Dwarves' backs each round they flee. The Elves move quicker and could escape, if desired. However, Lomeluin the Elf cannot shoot without risk of hitting the Dwarves because he is farther down the stair and shooting upward at targets behind the Dwarves. In other circumstances he would be able to move and shoot without penalty. If you wish to read about pursuit, see Underworld & Wilderness Adventures, page 12. Uh-oh, that's not good... we are quite a few rounds from the Gate, no? Are the trolls pursuing single-file?
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Post by waysoftheearth on Jun 4, 2011 21:33:52 GMT -6
Uh-oh, that's not good... we are quite a few rounds from the Gate, no? Are the trolls pursuing single-file? At least 4 or 5 rounds to the gate at a flat run. The Trolls are a gaggle of thumping feet, flailing arms and snapping maws behind. At a run only one will attack per round. If you turn and stand I'll have to work out whether two can attack per round or not...
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Post by Mushgnome on Jun 5, 2011 7:02:35 GMT -6
Huffing and puffing down the stairs, Sili turns to Norin and remarks in Khuzdul: "What do you think, Brother, shall we turn and make a stand? Our plan to draw them onto the stairs is a success!"
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Post by tombowings on Jun 5, 2011 11:21:29 GMT -6
Elindir fires another arrow, prepared to make a stand rather than having a pack of trolls thrashing at his back
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Post by ehiker133 on Jun 5, 2011 11:51:19 GMT -6
Huffing and puffing down the stairs, Sili turns to Norin and remarks in Khuzdul: "What do you think, Brother, shall we turn and make a stand? Our plan to draw them onto the stairs is a success!" Norin's head nods up and down, but it's hard to tell if that is because he agrees with Sili or if it is just from running down stairs. Until, that is, he shouts back in Khuzdul, "For Thror!" and turns on the next step, swinging his war hammer around for a blow at the legs of the troll behind them.
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Post by doctorx on Jun 5, 2011 13:26:13 GMT -6
Lómëluin turns and prepares to let fly his arrow if he now has a clear shot; "Target the wounded one if you can," he hisses in Sindarin to Elindir and Legandir.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2011 16:41:06 GMT -6
Legandir halts his flight and lets fly with another arrow of Rivendell.
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Post by Mushgnome on Jun 5, 2011 18:55:15 GMT -6
With a great battle-cry, Sili whirls and feints with his torch at the lead troll's face; simultaneously he lashes at its ankles with his flail, hoping perhaps to knock it off-balance on the stairs.
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Post by waysoftheearth on Jun 6, 2011 5:18:31 GMT -6
Initiative is rolled [1d6; Norin=1; Sili=6; Trolls=4].
The Dwarves suddenly turn on their heels and mount a counter attack against the pursuing Trolls upon their forefathers' stair. The Trolls cannot stop their harrowing descent as nimbly as the Dwarves, however, and barge into them at pace.
Sili is swiftest and (still grasping the crossbow in his other mitt) strikes first with his burning torch [1d20=17] punching it fiercely into the scaly belly of the nearest Troll for [1dd=2] 4 hit points as it crashes past him, aiming a lashing claw at his head [1d20=8] but missing wildly.
The second Troll is barrelling into Norin before he knows it [1d20=5] but by instinct he turns its heavy fist aside upon his armoured chest and uses the momentum to fuel his hammer blow [1d20=5] but he can only split ancient flagstone in the tumult.
The Elves too turn about, some 60ft farther down the stair, with bowstrings taught and pointed arrows flicking here and there seeking for a safe target --
[Elves; you may fire into the melee this round if you wish. Odd numbered attack rolls will be randomly targeted between appropriate candidates].
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Post by waysoftheearth on Jun 6, 2011 5:28:33 GMT -6
This is the battle in the dark upon the Durin's Stair...
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Of course positions are not static. It is a tumbling melee of the most violent sort with the Trolls howling and flailing abominably!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2011 6:35:55 GMT -6
Legandir searches for a clear shot but quickly judges the tumult of bodies too much of a risk even for his keen hunters eye.
"This enemy is beyond us, I will seek help", he says in Sindarin, and is gone, sprinting down the stair.
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Post by Mushgnome on Jun 6, 2011 7:36:49 GMT -6
(see below)
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Post by doctorx on Jun 6, 2011 8:00:54 GMT -6
Lómëluin curses under his breath, then calls out; "Sili! Norin! Fall back! Let our arrows cover your retreat!"
He then steps forward to stand opposite Elindir on the left side of the stair, trying to ascertain which of the Trolls is the most badly wounded while still looking for a clear shot.
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Post by Mushgnome on Jun 6, 2011 8:29:29 GMT -6
Lómëluin curses under his breath, then calls out; " Sili! Norin! Fall back! Let our arrows cover your retreat!" You don't have to tell Sili twice. He will fall back and let the Elves shoot a round of arrows, while he readies his flail for melee combat.
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Post by ehiker133 on Jun 6, 2011 8:51:04 GMT -6
Norin does the same, assuming he can.
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Post by tombowings on Jun 6, 2011 9:32:07 GMT -6
Elindir awaits Lómëluin's shot and will fire on his mark.
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