A koan for Kara

[turtledunn1191]

Kara dismounts quickly off of the camel. Theodorus. How long will you be able to provide water for us. A week? 3 Days? she asks looking around at the rolling waste. Samus, how far away is this river bed. And are you POSITIVE that it there is water to the north. Can you estimate how far away the source is

We need water. But if it is a goose chase, then I have failed lord Tyr... I guess I wait till I get more information.

[Corwyn]

Therous looks at Kara for a long time, finally saying, M'lady, I can do it. I can create enough water for all of us, and all of the animals. Food too. But it would take nearly all my prayers each day. Should we run into trouble, you'll not be able to rely on me to heal your injuries. He seems reluctant to admit that he can provide the water, but Kara knows its because he prides himself on being devout to the God of Fire, Ithilax. He almost feels it a sin to ask his lord for water, when he could be asking for heavenly fires. Stil, the man is loyal to Kara, and would follow her leadership. Also, Therous must realize that should he deny the others the water he can create, he would quickly become the target of much displeasure.
Samus listens to Therous with a sympathetic expression. Since he had met Kara, the ranger has always been the sort of man who is uncomfortable living at other people's expense or relying on others for anything. For many days he has drunk of Therous's summoned water, and the proud expression he wears in his face and posture seems much diminished. Kara, Samus begins, we will find water in that riverbed. Samus opens his mouth as if to say more, but then pauses suddenly, staring at the hazy horizon beyond Kara. Finally he reaches for his bow, nodding his head towards the north. He whispers, This may be the trouble Therous mentioned. Univene suddenly leaps to her feet, hand on her sword, king lizards, she says,her lips twisted in a snarl.
Turning to see, Kara notices three or four shapes flickering in the heat of the sands, possibly very large shapes, given the distance. They are unmistakenly headed directly for the party.

**You have at least 2 rounds of free actions to get ready.**

 

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[turtledunn1191]

We will decide later. For now, we must attack these king lizards. Univine and Theorus up front. Wen, try and flank em. Samus and Twain, start firing on my command. ((put up Auras of Over the Top, and Motivate Attack))
She moves over to Stomper (the rhino) and pulls out her lance before mounting up. She slides her shield on, and flips down the visor on her helm. Wait for my charge. Univine and Theorus, be ready to charge when they enter range.
((readied action to charge when they get to within 60 feat. Set the tiger to flank with wen. archers fire when within range))

[Corwyn]

There are three of them, massive creatures that pound over the desert sands with single-minded purpose. About thirty-six feet long from nose to tail, these king lizards are known also as Allosaurus or 'different' king lizard. Each pounding step they take shakes the ground with tremendous force, sending billows of sand into the air, creating a small sandstorm in their wakes. They must weigh over a ton each, possibly two. Long tails balance big heads atop long S-shaped 'bulldog' necks and thick, bulky bodies. Powerful hind limbs equipped with long, sharp claws are its primary source of motorlocation, but they are now running on all four mighty limbs. The tops of their heads are covered in bony ridges and bumps and their massive jaws are filled with serrated, blade-like teeth.


**They will be upon you next round. It is your action. You may control all or some of your cohorts and mounts. Whichever you do not act for, I will do.**

 

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[turtledunn1191]

((where are the lizards on the map?))

[Corwyn]

**You should be able to see 3 huge sized chicken-looking icons near the center top. (They are actually dragon icons). Let me know if you still can not see them.**


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[turtledunn1191]

((Now I can see em. Have they triggered the ready actions yet?))

[turtledunn1191]

((Ill assume so, to speed it up...))
Kara spurs her mount, advancing quickly with her lance penent unfurling in the wind, revealing her personel standard, a clenced fist made of sand on a black field. Swift as a sandstorm, and twice as painfull she cries, her words trailing out behind her in the wind. ((Charge Attack Lance

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d20+13:	(13) + 13	Total = 26

dmg

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d10+5:	(4) + 5	Total = 9

*3.)) As her lance pierces the creatures flesh, Stomper lunges with his horn ((ride check

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d20+12:	(2) + 12	Total = 14

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d20+13:	(8) + 13	Total = 21

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
4d6+24:	(6, 3, 1, 6) + 24	Total = 40

))

Samus and Twain launch their arrows. (S arrow

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d20+14:	(5) + 14	Total = 19

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d8+3:	(5) + 3	Total = 8

T arrow

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d20+13:	(17) + 13	Total = 30

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d8+5:	(6) + 5	Total = 11

)

Wen and Slasher move to flank.

\Theorus and Univine charge forward ( U longsword

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d20+13:	(2) + 13	Total = 15

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d8+8:	(7) + 8	Total = 15

T Mace

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d20+10:	(8) + 10	Total = 18

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d8+4:	(8) + 4	Total = 12

))

[Corwyn]

Kara finds stomper wild with eagerness to attack the onrushing beasts. The rhino is so eager to pierce the king lizard with its horn that Kara is hard pressed to do anything but hold on to keep from falling. Stomper drives his horn deep into the beast's hide, piercing the thick flesh and causing a flow of dark blood to erupt from the deep wound, while the creature roars in pain and fury. While Slasher and Wen rush around to the east, to gain a superior position over the beast that Kara faces, Univene and Therous charge foward, beside Kara and beneath the twin arrows of Samus and Twain. Both arrows strike the pebbly skin of the beast, but seem to serve only to annoy the creature as tiny rivulets of blood stream from the wounds.
The king lizard shrieks as Univene draws near, swinging its head around to bite at the charging woman with it's sword-like teeth.

rolls Ride checks: Dice Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) d20+5: (2) + 5 Total = 7 d20+2: (13) + 2 Total = 15 AoO: Dice Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) d20+12: (15) + 12 Total = 27 2d8+7: (3, 8) + 7 Total = 18

[Corwyn]

Univene screams as her flesh is torn, scrambling to remain seated. Her horse beneath her rears back, lashing out with both hooves. Neither of the two equestrians are able to brandish their weapons agains the massive beasts, as even Therous struggles to remain in control of his own steed.

horses Dice Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) d20+8: (12) + 8 Total = 20 d6+4: (1) + 4 Total = 5 Dice Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) d20+8: (14) + 8 Total = 22 d6+4: (4) + 4 Total = 8

[Corwyn]

Wounded now by the attacks of all three steeds and the arrows of the archers, the bloodied king lizard lunges at the source of its greatest pain, Stomper. The beasts' long teeth flash at the thick skin of the massive steed and its claws swipe out as well. The other two king lizards move in to attack, one circling around behind Kara to attack her from behind, the other centering on Univene and attacking her and her steed.

Beastes Vs Stomper: Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) d20+12: (7) + 12 Total = 19 d20+7: (14) + 7 Total = 21 d20+7: (2) + 7 Total = 9 Dice Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) 2d8+7: (4, 3) + 7 Total = 14 2d4+3: (2, 4) + 3 Total = 9 dD4+3: (1) + 3 Total = 4 Vs Kara: Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) d20+12: (6) + 12 Total = 18 2d8+7: (1, 3) + 7 Total = 11 Vs Univene: Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) d20+12: (8) + 12 Total = 20 2d8+7: (8, 1) + 7 Total = 16 Vs U's mount: Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) d20+7: (8) + 7 Total = 15 d20+7: (16) + 7 Total = 23 Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) 2d4+3: (3, 4) + 3 Total = 10 2d4+3: (1, 4) + 3 Total = 8

[Corwyn]

Negate the hit:

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d20+12:	(11) + 12	Total = 23
d20+12:	(8) + 12	Total = 20

[Corwyn]

Kara expertly handles her mount, guiding Stomper around the gnashing teeth of her massive foe, but one of the beast's claws finds it way to Stomper's hide nontheless, tearing the thick skin easily. Meanwhile, Kara is so absorbed with the foe before her that she is unable to avoid the visious attack that comes from behind, finding ehr houlder pierced by the long teeth of another king lizard, her blood flowing out unstoppably, she nearly loses an arm as the creature pulls back its head.
Univene fares no better, sustaining another horrible wound as she is bitten again. her mount beneath her becoming shredded by the powerful claws of her attacker.

**Take 11 damage. Stomper takes 9. Univene takes 34, her mount takes 18. Your action.**

 

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[turtledunn1191]

Kara raises her lance again, and goes into a charge, heading straight at the beast near the archers. She shouts as she pounds through the sand. Slasher and Wen, Flank the other two beasts, NOW she turns back just in time to to ram her lance into the creatures flesh. ((Auras- Motivate Attack, Over the Top, attack lance

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d20+14:	(17) + 14	Total = 31

damage

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d10+10:	(4) + 10	Total = 14

x3. She guides stomper through, and has him try and gore the beast. ((Ride

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d20+12:	(8) + 12	Total = 20

attack

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d20+16:	(8) + 16	Total = 24

dmg

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
4d6+29:	(5, 4, 6, 1) + 29	Total = 45

))

[turtledunn1191]

((total damage, assuming hit, 87 dmg))