Introduction

Ouranda, a noble woman and sorceress is taking missives to an Orlanthi clan to forge a secret pact. She is travelling on horseback and guarded by two elite Jrusteli warriors (Sonryo & Virillan). Minlin a disaffected weaponthane has heard of this so he and his two loyal companions Harran & Korol are lying in ambush along the expected route.

They have just seen the Jrusteli in the distance and have 1 Combat Round to prepare magic before they will be heard.  Harran successfully casts Speedart on 3 arrows, Korol on 1. Minlin manages to cast Protect 2 on himself but fails with Bladesharp. Harran and Korol have taken up positions to the side of the road, placed 6 arrows in the ground in front of themselves and braced a shield against a tree. Their intent is to fire off as many arrows as possible, hoping to disable the Jrusteli before dropping their bows, picking up their shields and readying a spear each in order to charge into combat with any survivors. Minlin is closer with a Javelin in hand and his shield braced nearby. He plans to throw the Javelin then charge in under cover of arrow fire. He plans to take out any sorcerers before they can cast magic. He is (over) confident in his ability to deal with multiple foes.

Initiatives & normal Combat Actions

23 – Ourana, 3 CA

18 – Harran and Korol 3 CA each

14 – Minlin 3 CA

6 Sonryo and Virillan 2 CA each

Starting positions

Harran E14, Korol N17, Minlin C7

Sonryo L6, Virillan M6, Ouranda M5

 

Combat Round 1

God Leaners currently surprised.

18: H&K aim

14 Minlin aims

13 Ourana ½ MOV M5 to M7

0 S&V ½ MOV (2 up). Perception roll at -40%. Success. Harran has been seen! Surprise blown!

23 Ouranda casts Damage Resistance (effect 8) on self. Success.

18 Harran attack (bow+6 – 41 - success) vs Sonryo (Evade – 09 - success). Attack wins. 3 damage to left leg, no HP damage.

18 Korol attack (bow+6 - fail) vs Virillan (Evade - fail)

14 Minlin attack (Javelin+6 – 38 – success) vs Sonryo (No CA left).  Choose Impale. 7 damage to Left Arm. 2HP damage and left arm impaled (-20% to all skills).

6 S&V have no CAs left.

23 Ouranda starts Damage Resistance (8) targetting S&V. (+1 Target, +1 Ranger). Will take 2 CAs and cost 3 MPs.

18 H&K reload.

14 Minlin Equip shield and ½ MOV (C7 to E6)

End of Combat Round 1

Combat Round 2

23 Merina casts Damage Resistance. Fail.

18 Harran Attack (Bow fail) vs Sonryo (Evade. Aborted)

18 Korol Attack (Bow fail) vs Virllan (No defence declared).

14 Minlin: Equip spear, ½ MOV E6 to G6.

6 Sonryo: Brawn to Remove spear. Fail.

6 Vrillan: Equip shield.

23 Merina, ride horse ½ MOV backwards while equipping scimitar. (M7 to M4)

18 H&K reload.

14 Minlin Charges (Spear 88 fail) vs Sonryo (No defence declared - No actions left). Minlin ends movement in O10.

6 Virillan equip sword. ½ MOV towards Sonryo to engage Minlin (M8 to N9.)

23 Merina, casts Neutralise Magic vs Minlin (+2 Range). Cost 2 MP. Roll. 88. Fail.

18 Harran attack (Bow, 55, fail) vs Sonryo (no defence)

18 Korol attack (Bow, 12, success) vs Sonryo (no defence). Chooses Trip CM. 7 damage to Abdomen (2HP damage). Evade vs trip roll 12. Tie! Sonryo Evade at -20% due to Javelin impale so Sonryo’s skill lower. Sonryo is knocked prone by the arrow.

Combat round 3

23 Merina, casts Neutralise Magic vs Minlin (+1 Range). 42. Success. Protect 2 dispelled. Neutralise has 6 Effect left. ½ MOV to N4 – get some cover from tree.

18 H&K reload.

14 Minlin Attack (Spear, 42, success) vs Virillan Parry (Shield, 45, success). No damage.

6 Sonryo Brawn (68%-20) to remove Javelin. 43 Success.  1 HP damage to left arm. Lucky…

6 Virillan Attack (Warsword, 24, success) vs Minlin Parry (Shield, 85, fail). Chooses Bash. 9 damage to left leg. 6HP damage = serious wound. Resilience 43% (73 fail). Stunned d3 (3) CAs. Falls prone. Bash 2m as well (to P11)

23 Merin starts casting Damage Resistance on S&V (+1 Target, +1 Ranger). Will take 2 CAs.

18 Harran attack (Bow, 25, success) vs Virillan (no defence declared) Choose Impale. 4 damage to left arm. No HP damage or impale. Unlucky.

18 Korol attack (Bow, 31, success) vs Virillan (no defence). Choose Impale. 7 damage to Abdomen. 2HP damage, impale (-10% to all skills).

14 Minilin casts Heal 2 to left leg. Success.

6 Sonryo stands.

6 Virillan attack (Warsword, 40, success) vs Minlin Parry (Shield, fail). Choose location – Left Leg. 2 damage(!). No HP damage.

23 Merina casts NM. Success. S&V now have Damage Resistance 8.

18 H&K both grab their shields and start moving (1/2 MOV) towards battle. (E14 to F13 and N17 to N15)

Combat Round 4

23 Merina readies parry.

18 H&K equip spears and ½ MOV (F13 to G12 & N15 to N13)

14 Minlin casts Shield. Fails. (Last stun action)

6 Sonryo equips shield. ½ Moves to join Virillan (L8 to M9)

6 Virillan steps and attacks (Warsword 33, success) vs Minlin Parry-10% (Shield, 22, success). No damage.  (End O10)

23 Merina readies parry again…

18 Harran charges (Spear, fail) vs Sonryo (no defence).  End K9

18 Korol charges (Spear, fail) vs Virillan (no defence). End MOV O9

14 Minlin tries to stand (Evade, 44, success) vs Virillan counter-attack. (Sword, 22, success). Evade wins, Minlin stands and evades attack.

6 Virillan attack (Warsword, 55, success) vs Minlin Parry (Shield, 04, critical!). No damage. Minlin attemps toDisarm Virillan of sword. Virillan rolls 47 to resist. Minlin’s critical wins and Virillan’s sword is lost.

6 Sonryo attack (Warsword, 47, success) vs Harran Parry (Shield, 01, critical!). No damage. Harran chooses Pin and succeeds. Sonryo’s sword pinned.

23 Merina sees things are looking dubious and rides into position to attack (N4-K8).

18 Harran attacks (Spear, 12, success) vs Sonryo (no defence). Chooses impale. 9 damage to abdomen. Breaks Damage Resistance, 4 HP damage, Impale (-20%).

18 Korol attacks (Spear, 15, success) vs Virillan (no defence). Choose Impale. 6 damage prevented by Damage Resistance.

14 Minlin attacks (Spear, 25, success) vs Virillan (no defence). Choose Impale. 12 damage to Abdomen. 7 HP damage, serious wound. Resilience 03, critical! Stunned d3 (3) CAs

Combat Round 5

23 Merina(1) Attack (scimitar fail) vs Harran (no defence)

18 Harran(1)  Brawn to remove spear. Fail.

18 Korol(1) attack (Spear, 40, success) vs Virillan(1) Parry-20 (Shield, 09, success). No effect.

14 Minlin(1). Brawn (27) to remove spear. Success. 2 more damage. Serious Wound (-3 HP). Reslience 41. Success. Stunned d3 (2) CAs.

6 Virillan(2) Readies a Parry.

6 Sonryo(1). Attempt to free weapon. Sword-20 (26 success). Harran(2) Shield (46 success). Harran wins, sword remains pinned while Harran’s spear remains buried in Sonryo’s guts…

23 Merina(2) Attack (scimitar fail) vs Harran  (no defence)

18 Harran(3). Brawn to remove spear. Fail.

18 Korol(2) attack (Spear, 07, success) vs Virillan(2) parry (Shield, 01, critical!). Disarm. Korol resist 35. Korol’s spear disarmed.

14 Minlin(2) attack (Spear 79, fail) vs Virillan (no defence)

6 Sonryo(2). Attempt to free weapon. Sword-20 (72, fail). Harran (3) Shield (17 success). Sonryo fails.

23 Merina(3) Attack (scimitar 53 success) vs Harran (4) Parry-10 (Shield 27 success). No effect

18 Korol (3). Changes Range to disengage so he can get spear. No one with actions to oppose so he succeeds.  Moves to N12.

14 Minlin(3) Attack (Spear 98, fail) vs Virillan (no defence)

18 Korol (4). Equip spear.

14 Minlin(4). Casts Dismiss Magic at Virillan. 78. Fail. Orlanth hates him…

Summary: Harran spear impaled in Sonryo’s abdomen; Korol disengaged; Virrilan – sword disarmed; Sonryo – sword pinned by Harran.

Combat Round 6

23  Merina Attack1 (Scimitar 18 success) vs Harran Parry1 (Shield-10, 38, success). No effect

18 Harran. Lets go of spear.2

18 Korol step and attack1 (Spear 93 fail) vs Virillan (no defence) N12-N11

14 Minlin attack1 (Spear 53 success) vs Virillan Parry1 (Shield 59 success). No effect

6 Sonryo drops sword1

6 Virillan Readies a Parry2. (no longer stunned)

23 Merina Disengages2 to ride to Virillan’s assistance. ½ MOV K8 to M10

18 Harran, readies Dagger.3

18 Korol attack2 (Spear 93 fail) vs Virillan no defence

16 Minlin attack2 (Spear 24 success) vs Virillan Parry2 (Shield 13 success). No effect

6 Sonryo remove spear2 – Brawn-20. 90. Fail.

23 Merina attack3 (scimitar 80 fail) vs Korol Parry3 (Spear-10, 05 critical) Chooses ‘trip’ to dehorse and disarm. Merina Ride vs trip (36, success but lose) Scimitar vs disarm (51 success but lose). Merina knocked off horse, disarmed. Fall 2m equivalent. Athletics test 01! Critical. No damage and can land on feet.

18 Harran4. Change Range (Close) with Sonryo. No defence.

18 Korol attack4 (Spear 98 fail) Merina no defence.

16 Minlin attack3 (Spear 86 fail) vs Virillan No defence

16 Minlin attack4 (Spear 84 fail) vs Virillan No defence. Orlanth still hates Minlin.

Combat Round 7

Minlin calls for the God Learners to surrender and they agree. Life is looking pretty grim after all.