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Post by Mushgnome on Jul 5, 2011 7:46:38 GMT -6
"Ha ha! This one's a fighter!" shouts Sili as he continues to flail away.
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Post by tombowings on Jul 5, 2011 10:37:13 GMT -6
Elindir continues to strike out with his sword.
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Post by doctorx on Jul 5, 2011 13:21:19 GMT -6
Lómëluin ducks round the great pillar in front of him, passing the shadowy Eremin as he drags the fallen Vestri clear, and attempts to flank attack Troll #4.
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Post by crusssdaddy on Jul 5, 2011 13:38:23 GMT -6
Arbenbard: "Nat, keep after him!"
Then Arbenbard takes another couple steps away, putting more distance between himself and the fray.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2011 17:32:55 GMT -6
Legandir is suddenly at Eohild's side, and attacks the beast in the flank with the curved blade of Lorien.
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Post by waysoftheearth on Jul 6, 2011 5:49:23 GMT -6
Sili, Dernfara and Eohild continue the fight against the enraged Troll with arrows of Elvish make sticking from its carapace, as Legandir sweeps in to join the assault -- Morfil gleaming like ice in the dark. Initiative is rolled [1d6; Sili=2, Dernfara=2, Eohild=5, Legandir=3+1, Troll=1]. This time the Troll is over-whelmed by the raining blows, with attacks coming fast from all around [1d20;3,15,13,3]. It is the spears of the Rohirrim that pierce it deep for [2dd=4,3 and 2,6] 5 and 8 hit points, and the monster is bested, collapsing with a thunderous din.
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Post by waysoftheearth on Jul 6, 2011 5:51:55 GMT -6
Meanwhile Norin, Soval, Elindir and Barald fight on against the horned-helmed Troll. Initiative is rolled [1d6; Norin=3, Soval=4, Elindir=4+1, Barald=5, Troll=5].
The monster pounces aggressively at Soval as he scrambles to find his feet and keep the lantern burning, at the same moment Elindir and Barald take their opportunity. [1d20; Troll=5, Elindir=1, Barald=12]. Soval rolls aside to dodge an elephant blow, and somehow keeps the lantern alight. Elinder gets elbowed in the face by one of his allies in the wild press, and his moment passes, while Barald the Old Boar of Mirkwood finds renewed courage in his heart, but his axe glances away from the Troll's scaly and mailed back without dint. But it is enough for Soval and Norin to find space to attack [1d20; Soval=9, Norin=20!]. Soval is back on his feet with a few wild slashes but Norin squints one eye and give evil aim to his mighty hammer, and with feet planted wide knocks the Troll a telling blow for [6DD=4,3,2,6,3,6] 14 hit points the send it reeling -- but even this isn't enough to fell it!
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Post by waysoftheearth on Jul 6, 2011 5:54:10 GMT -6
Now Einar and Lomeluin close with the third Troll, coming to the aid of Nat and Hallam who are in truth outclassed.
Initiative is rolled [1d6; Nat=6, Hallam=3, Troll=6]. This monster has its wits about it and smashes fiercely at [1-3=Hallam, 4-5=Nat; 1d6=3] Hallam as Nat strikes again from its flank [1d20; Troll=11, Nat=7]. By great fortune Hallam deflects the powerful blow off his shield, but Nat's blow likewise glances off the monster's thick hide.
Now Hallam, Einer and at the last Lomeluin reply [1d20=13,17,12], but it is Einer who strikes true with his grim sword [2dd=4,5] for 5 hit points. The Troll howls savagely and fights on!
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Post by waysoftheearth on Jul 6, 2011 5:56:05 GMT -6
Fortune favours you.
Sili the Dwarf, Legandir the Elf, and Eohild and Dernfara have slain a third Troll.
Eremin has dragged Vestri clear of the fighting.
Still two Trolls remain tightly engaged.
What now?
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Post by doctorx on Jul 6, 2011 7:33:19 GMT -6
Lómëluin presses his attack, a snarl distorting his fair elven features.
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Post by ehiker133 on Jul 6, 2011 7:36:22 GMT -6
A look of frustration roils over Norin's face as he sees the troll is still standing after his expertly executed blow.
"Why won't you die?" he shouts as he swings again...
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Post by tombowings on Jul 6, 2011 9:12:47 GMT -6
Elindir wipes the blood off of his bleeding nose, but continues the battle nonetheless.
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Post by Mushgnome on Jul 6, 2011 9:15:38 GMT -6
Sili smash troll!
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Post by ragnorakk on Jul 6, 2011 12:41:48 GMT -6
Celglin will move to the passage that the trolls came from, relying on elf ears and eyes to warn if more approach.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2011 16:06:14 GMT -6
Legandir steps deftly over the body of the slain enemy even as the spears of the Rohirrim are being drawn from its flesh, and moves to the aid of Soval and company, bringing the eye of Morfil to bear on the new enemy.
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Post by coffee on Jul 7, 2011 1:46:19 GMT -6
Eremin has dragged Vestri clear of the fighting. What now? Eremin will give Vestri whatever first aid he can. (Can't let the poor fellow die, after all.)
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Post by calithena on Jul 7, 2011 6:28:15 GMT -6
Smiling grimlly - for despite these creatures' great size, Soval believes the party to have their measure - Soval continues laying into the mighty monster with his sword, trusting his men to continue the fight on their end as well.
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Post by Mushgnome on Jul 7, 2011 10:53:49 GMT -6
His ears still ringing from his dented helmet, Sili uncorks an inarticulate "RRRRAAAAAGGGH!" and swings his flail at any trolls still standing.
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Post by waysoftheearth on Jul 9, 2011 6:21:39 GMT -6
The shouting, clanging and howling rings out unabated!
Sili and Legandir swoop in from the flank of the great-helmed Troll, now beset amid numbers. Initiative is rolled [1d6; Sili=2, Legandir=4, Elindir=4, Soval=4, Barald=6, Norin=5, Troll=6].
The Troll lashes out with sudden vigour, catching [1=Sili, 2=Legandir, 3=Elindir, 4=Soval, 5=Barald, 6=Norin;1d6=2] Elindir off guard [1d20=14] with a frightening bludgeon of its mighty paw for [4dd=4,5,6,2] 8 hit points, smashing his Elvish shield into a hundred splinters.
Barald attacks at the same moment, and then the remainder of the melee group counter strike [1d20; Sili=15, Legandir=9, Elindir=11, Soval=15, Barald=10, Norin=2] with Sili and Soval both striking true. Sili's flail lands another ringing blow for [2dd=3,5] 7 hit points, as Soval simultaneously punches his sword point through the giant's stone hard gut, running it through for [2dd=3,3] a further 9 hit points. With all these blows raining down upon it the monster capitulates, and is cut, slashed, and beaten, dashed and hatcheted bloodily unto its ignoble death.
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Post by waysoftheearth on Jul 9, 2011 6:23:39 GMT -6
Meanwhile, Lomeluin and the hired help has a serious fight on their hands.
Initiative is rolled [1d6; Lomeluin=6, Hallam=6, Einar=2, Nat=2, Troll=4]. Lomeluin and Hallam are quickest on the offense [1d20; Lomeluin=16, Hallem=9] and Lomeluin's moonlight blade cuts deeply, splitting Troll scales and spilling its black blood for [2dd=3,2] 4 hit points.
And then the roaring monster retaliates, focusing all its terrible weight upon [1=Lomeluin, 2=hallam, 3=Einer, 4=Nat; 1d4=1] Lomeluin -- the Age old Trollish hatred of Elves boiling up at the last -- [1d20=2] but its hurts are many, rage clouding its dim judgement, and Lomeluin dodges easily aside with sharp Elvish efficiency. Then it is Einer and Nat's blades that fall upon its scaled back [2d20=7,10], but all are deflected harmlessly against its tough scales.
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Post by waysoftheearth on Jul 9, 2011 6:25:50 GMT -6
While the fighting persists Eremin attempts to rouse Vestri the beaten Dwarf by slapping his grubby, bearded face, but to no avail. Perhaps some water splashed on his face will do better, thinks Eremin, fumbling for his flask...
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Post by waysoftheearth on Jul 9, 2011 6:28:06 GMT -6
While the tumult and clamour is occurring, Celglin slips over the dark passage way from whence the Trolls emerged. All is dark, cool, and ominous it that direction. His eyes cannot penetrate the darkness, and nor can his sharp ears discern anything over the incredible racket of the fighting behind him...
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Post by waysoftheearth on Jul 9, 2011 6:29:51 GMT -6
Only one Troll remains -- that faced by Lomeluin and the hirelings. With the fall of its fellows it senses the game has turned, and is struggling to make an exit.
What now?
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Post by Mushgnome on Jul 9, 2011 8:06:31 GMT -6
Sili: "Don't let it escape!"
He attempts to block the troll's exit and smash it with his flail.
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Post by ehiker133 on Jul 9, 2011 11:26:40 GMT -6
Norin assists Sili by trying to bring his great war hammer to bear upon a knee of the troll.
As he sets up his swing, he tosses out, "Of course, if we let him go..." and adjusts his position a little for a better angle, "we could follow him back to his lair!"
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Post by Mushgnome on Jul 9, 2011 12:15:37 GMT -6
Norin assists Sili by trying to bring his great war hammer to bear upon a knee of the troll. As he sets up his swing, he tosses out, "Of course, if we let him go..." and adjusts his position a little for a better angle, "we could follow him back to his lair!" His ears still ringing from the blow to the head, Sili replies, "You're right, Norin ... (grunt) ... my back *is* covered in hair." .... SMASH!
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Post by tombowings on Jul 9, 2011 13:38:04 GMT -6
Elindir will ready his bow and is prepared to either shoot a party shot or sneak off in the troll's direction.
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Post by doctorx on Jul 9, 2011 14:35:22 GMT -6
Lómëluin presses his retreating foe hard, a fell light burning in the elf lord's eyes. Talk of following it is falling on deaf ears. He seems intent on the Troll's death.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2011 17:14:41 GMT -6
Legandir watches the armoured troll crumple without expression, and smoothly returns Morfil to its sheath. He again hoists his bow from his shoulder and fits and arrow.
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Post by waysoftheearth on Jul 9, 2011 22:51:01 GMT -6
The last Troll barges away from the main part of the fighting, directly away from Sili, Norin and their allies -- and directly toward the terrified Dwarf Hepti!
Lomeluin and Einer stand in the way, with Nat and Hallam harrying its scaly flanks.
Initiative is rolled [1d6; Lomeluin=3, Einer=6, Nat=3, Hallam=6, Troll=1] and the company fall upon the fleeing Troll vehemently, weapons chopping and slashing!
[4d20=11,6,14,9] blows rain down, deflecting this way and that, but it is Nat's flail that delivers the mortal blow [2dd=6,6!] crushing the back of its skull with an audible crack, splashing Hepti in the face with a black gout of mushed Troll brain and gore as the great monsters clatters to the ground only inches from the trembling torch bearer's feet.
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