A koan for Kara

[Corwyn]

Kara arranges her people and prepares for battle. They watch the far banks of the river for a few minutes before the newcomers finally appear atop the low cliffs there. They are four men, dressed in desert tribe-garb. Curved blades flash from beneath their pale tunics and robes. Garishly colored turbans and head-covers flap in the breeze, protecting their darkly tanned faces from the glaring sun. Upon reaching the edge of the cliff, they look immediately upon Kara and the others. One man throws his head back in laughter, hands on his hips. The sound rolls eerily across the water, seeming to echo against the clear firmament. He begins to call directions to the other three men, who hastily move to descend the low cliff.

**Your action. Include a Spot check in your post. They are about 130 feet away, the low cliff is about 15 feet high, on the far side of the water. Whichever cohorts you do no post for, I will NPC, based on your orders (but note, they are your cohorts, and you can play them as if they were all your characters, when they are present anyway).**

[turtledunn1191]

Kara pumps her lance and Univine and Therous ready their shields and weapons. ((Init U.

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d20+2:	(14) + 2	Total = 16

Init T.

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d20+4:	(10) + 4	Total = 14

Init Kara.

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d20+2:	(6) + 2	Total = 8

U/T/K ready actions to charge the 1st enemy that gets to the shallows. ))

Wen and the tiger begin moving foreward (to the river). ((Init Wen

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d20+7:	(12) + 7	Total = 19

they ready actions to charge 1st enemy))


Samus fires his bow, three times. ((Init

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d20+4:	(6) + 4	Total = 10

Rapid Shot

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d20+12:	(14) + 12	Total = 26

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d8+3:	(7) + 3	Total = 10

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d20+12:	(14) + 12	Total = 26

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d8+3:	(3) + 3	Total = 6

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d20+7:	(1) + 7	Total = 8

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d8+3:	(4) + 3	Total = 7

))

Twain follows suit. ( init

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d20+4:	(9) + 4	Total = 13

rapid

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d20+11:	(7) + 11	Total = 18

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

Dice Roll:

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

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d8+5:	(8) + 5	Total = 13

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d20+11:	(11) + 11	Total = 22

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d8+5:	(5) + 5	Total = 10

Both aim at the leader )

[Corwyn]

The three men climb from the low cliff and draw shortbows from their backs as they approach the water's edge. They take cover among the brush there and nock arrows, picking their targets from about eighty or ninety feet away, but they do not fire. The leader, who still stands atop the cliff raises his arms into the air, never flinching as Twain's arrows come down around him, striking the cliff beneath him and the rocks around him.

Suddenly the waters of the river oasis begin to churn and roil. Spumes of blue and white rise up from the previously placid surface and a form begins to take shape amongest the waves and ripples. In seconds a vaguely humanoid form of monstrous proportions rises to the surface and begins to stride across the water, moving straight for Kara. The creature's body is made of churning and rippling waters, filled with tiny bubbles and outlined by froth.
The conjured creature of the water rears back one mighty wave-like limb and brings it slamming down atop Kara's head, its roar is like that of a raging waterfull and the air around the massive form is filled with mist and rain.

Elemental attack Dice Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) d20+25: (14) + 25 Total = 39 Dice Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) 2d10+9: (6, 4) + 9 Total = 19

**Samus is actually not present, so he does not attack. Twain's shots miss, mainly due to the range penalty of minus 2, otherwise they all seemed like they had a chance of hitting the 'leader'. The three bowmen do not fire or enter the water. After the above attack against you, it is your action.**
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[turtledunn1191]

((Trigger Ready action, the beast was in the shallows. Others ready actions trigger. Can you do their rolls, I dont have time. ))
Kara charges

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d20+13:	(4) + 13	Total = 17

dmg

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
3d10+27:	(1, 3, 4) + 27	Total = 35

Stomper lowers his horn, and slams it into the shape ((

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d20+15:	(20) + 15	Total = 35

dmg

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
4d6+24:	(1, 4, 6, 4) + 24	Total = 39

))

[turtledunn1191]

((O Gods... Crit confirm for stomper

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d20+15:	(14) + 15	Total = 29

Damage

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
4d6+24:	(3, 4, 6, 6) + 24	Total = 43

))

[Corwyn]

Without fear or hesitation, Kara guides her enormouns mount through the shallows, sending spumes of water flashing up on either side of her bounding, armored steed. The war-trained rhinocerous lowers its head forming a deep wake and crashes its horn into the magical collection of waves, ripples, splashes and foams that make up this new threat.
As Stomper's horn pierces the frothing hide of the elemental behemoth, Kara's lance rebounds back as if caught in a mighty typhoon, nearly becoming wrenched from her firm grip.
Bouyed by her fearlessness, Kara's allies charge forward, shouting their warcries and assaulting the monster with wild intensity and focused wrath. Univene guides her mount expertly, crashing through the now frothing waves. She brings her sword forward in a powerful lunge that pierces the liquid flesh of the massive creature, her steed kicking mightily but to apparently little effect. Wen's fists seem also to have no effect on the creature but the enormous tiger, Slasher earns his namesake once more by shredding apart sections of the swarming, churning body of the elemental. Therous also gets in his hits, the heavy mace moving in his hands as gracefully as a slim blade, splashing hard into their opponent.
Even as the group clashes against the mighty creature, and the roaring waterfall-like beast brings enormous waves down atop Kara, a hail of arrows rain down on the marshal from across the waves. Realizing, as the arrows come down around her, that Stomper is the archers target, Kara pulls back on the reins, bringing the rhino's armored head up in time to catch one of the arrows, causing it to shatter into dozens of pieces. Two arrows, however, plunge into the animal's hide, drawing thin rivulets of blood and causing Stomper to becom agitated. A quick glance across the waves and Kara notes that the archers are again preparing to fire and the leader is now descending the cliff.
Twain's bow speaks and his arrow seeks the leader's body. This time one of the shafts strike the target and it's fletching bobs up and down from the arrows position, lodged in the man's shoulder blade. His cry of pain is lost in the raging tumult that is Kara's immediate threat, but Twain is already drawing another arrow.

**Your action. The water Elemental is huge sized. By its reactions, it seems to matter little if it is surrounded or facing all of its opponents. It has no traditional head, or eyes so flanking is out of the question. Also, its composition indicates that there will be no weak spots or vital organs, so critical hits will be impossible. Finally, there seems to be less of an effect from Slasher's claws and Stomper's horn than there would normally be, indicating a mild form of damage reduction.**

Cohorts Charge Univene: Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) d20+5: (16) + 5 Total = 21 d20+15: (17) + 15 Total = 32 d8+8: (7) + 8 Total = 15 d20+8: (19) + 8 Total = 27 d6+4: (2) + 4 Total = 6 Therous: 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 d8+4: (2) + 4 Total = 6 Wen: Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) d20+11: (4) + 11 Total = 15 d8+3: (8) + 3 Total = 11 Slasher: Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) d20+22: (8) + 22 Total = 30 2d4+8: (4, 3) + 8 Total = 15

Archers Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) 3d20: 19, 2, 12 Total = 33 Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) 3d6: 4, 6, 2 Total = 12 Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) 3d20: 10, 10, 7 Total = 27

Twain Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) d20+11: (13) + 11 Total = 24 d20+6: (13) + 6 Total = 19 d20+11: (3) + 11 Total = 14 Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) d8+5: (4) + 5 Total = 9 d8+5: (5) + 5 Total = 10 d8+5: (6) + 5 Total = 11

[turtledunn1191]

Kara wheels stomper about. ((Mounted Combat to negate hits

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d20+12:	(10) + 12	Total = 22

))

[Corwyn]

**I had rolled your mounted combat to negate hits (its quicker that way since it happens on 'my' turn). There were three arrows, only one made it through your ride checks. Stomper takes 5 damage. So far you have taken 19 damage (I screwed up the order since I forgot about your readied action, but no matter, after you charge the water elemental it hits you once). It is your action. If you still want me to roll for the cohorts, see if you can pick their targets and I'll take it from there. If you want a zoomed in map, let me know.**

[turtledunn1191]

((KK, thanks. ))
Wen. Slasher. Sic. Kara points up at the archers. Continue fire upon the leader! she calls to Twain. She then motions for Univine to continue attacking with her. Therous. Try and turn the bastard. she then drives in with her lance form seated position, while Stomper keeps his head down. ((total defense for stomper. Switch to Motivate Attack. Full Attacking

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d20+12:	(17) + 12	Total = 29

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d10+5:	(3) + 5	Total = 8

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d20+7:	(5) + 7	Total = 12

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d10+5:	(9) + 5	Total = 14

))

[Corwyn]

Wen and Slasher move like striders skimming across the water with such speed and grace that they almost appear blurry. The monk reaches his target, nearly a hundred feet from kara, across the water. He strikes the archer's leg with his outthrust foot, moving to stand beside him as he falls. In one fluid motion the monk approaches, knocks down and then strikes the archer. Wen's open hand comes down on the man's collarbone with determined force, driving him into the mud and brush. The archer groans and scambles to recollect himself, his face a study in surprise as he gazes up at Wen's expressionless image.
Slasher's enormous feline form arrives at the archers' position only a heartbeat after the monk does. The dire tiger leaps through the air and comes down with a heavy thud, claws first, on one of the archers. The tiger's claws rend flesh and a rumbling growl emits from its throat as it sinks teeth into the man's arm. Slasher brings his hind legs in even before he has finished leaping, scratching the archer's body from chest to knees and coming down on top of him. The weight of the tiger brings the man down quickly and they struggle briefly, but Slasher's weight and momentum easily overcomes the man's feeble resistance and more blood splashes and screaming rises up from the brush there.
Meanwhile, Twain's arrows still clatter and twist in the air around the leader's body, as if they were reluctant to strike the magic-user. Twain curses softly but continues to fit more arrows to his bow, determined to set shaft to mark eventually.
Kara and Univene continue to press their assaults against the water elemental, but their weapons seem to have little effect as they strike the liquid flesh, accomplishing little more than further stirring the maelstrom of water that is their enemey. Kara finds a bit of resistance in her first thrust, but none when she brings her lance forward for a second hit. Univene's sword simply passes back and forth through the creature's watery limbs.
Quick to obey his leader's command, Therous stows his mace in favor of his holy symbol, a disk of gold on a chain that represents the sun. Raising his symbol up to the elemental, the cleric chants words of power and invoking the strength of the sun. Radiant beams of light stream forth from the symbol and soon envelop his whole body with a brightness too intense to see. The light focuses and turns to stream out over the water elemental's enormous form, and there is an explosion of light and a deafening hiss of steam. When the light fades, leaving only glaring yellow spots swimming in everyone's vision, all that remains of th elemental is a stirring of turbulant water and a thick cloud of mist and rain. Therous seems more amazed than anyone, but he smiles softly and kisses his holy symbol gently.

Having climbed from the low cliff, all the while ignoring the near misses of Twain's rain of arrows, the leader of this strange hostile group turn to look in amazement at the swirling mist and rain that was once a raging beast of froth and wave. His face contorts in anger that is visible even to Kara over a hundred feet away. The magic-user glances at Wen and Slasher who stand over two of his fallen archers nearby and nods his head as if they were but a minor annoyance. He waves one hand at Slasher, causing a spray of sparkling red light to flicker in the air between them, and utters a few incomprehensible syllablles before turning his angry glare back towards Therous and Kara. There seems to have been no effect caused by the red sparkles, but nor does the mage seem distraught at being so close to the ferocious dire tiger.
Wen's adversary scrambles backwards, leaving his fallen shortbow and struggling to draw his curved blade. He holds the weapon between himself and the monk, but makes no move to stand.
Slasher's adversary merely struggles to release himself of the tiger's claws, barely managing to pry his tortured flesh free. He steps back fearfully, clutching his bow but it appears that he immediately fetches up against an invisible wall and then his face contorts in horror as he looks around and then at the dire tiger that faces him, covered in his own blood as it is.
The third archer steps back a pace to come nearer the mage and then levels his bow at Wen, firing three arrows in rapid succession. The monk whips out one arm and snaps the first arrow in half as he smoothly turns to avoid the second, but the third arrow lodges in his shoulder and a rivulet of blood runs down his arm.

**Water Elemental is gone (Therous could only have turned it on a pair of natural 20's and that s what he did, plus it was a greater turning too!!). It is your action.**
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cohorts Wen (charge attack, trip attack, w/ Motivate Attack): 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 Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) d20+7: (9) + 7 Total = 16 d20+4: (10) + 4 Total = 14 Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) d20+13: (14) + 13 Total = 27 d8+3: (4) + 3 Total = 7 Slasher (pounce w/ Motivate Attack and grapple): Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) d20+24: (16) + 24 Total = 40 d20+24: (5) + 24 Total = 29 d20+18: (5) + 18 Total = 23 d20+24: (12) + 24 Total = 36 d20+24: (13) + 24 Total = 37 Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) 2d4+8: (3, 1) + 8 Total = 12 2d4+8: (4, 3) + 8 Total = 15 2d6+4: (4, 4) + 4 Total = 12 2d4+4: (2, 2) + 4 Total = 8 2d4+4: (2, 3) + 4 Total = 9 Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) d20+26: (3) + 26 Total = 29 d20+10: (9) + 10 Total = 19 Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) 2d4+4: (2, 1) + 4 Total = 7 2d4+4: (1, 4) + 4 Total = 9 Twain (rapid shot w/ Motivate Attack): 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 d20+13: (7) + 13 Total = 20 d20+8: (2) + 8 Total = 10 Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) d8+5: (7) + 5 Total = 12 d8+5: (2) + 5 Total = 7 d8+5: (2) + 5 Total = 7 Univene (power attack w/ Motivate Attack): 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 d20+8: (9) + 8 Total = 17 Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) d8+10: (5) + 10 Total = 15 d8+10: (3) + 10 Total = 13 Therous (Knowledge, Greater Turning): Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) d20+2: (20) + 2 Total = 22 Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) d20+2: (20) + 2 Total = 22 Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) 2d6+9: (3, 1) + 9 Total = 13

enemies Grapple: Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) d20+10: (10) + 10 Total = 20 d20+24: (8) + 24 Total = 32 Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) d20+10: (19) + 10 Total = 29 d20+24: (1) + 24 Total = 25 Rapid Shot: Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) d20+15: (13) + 15 Total = 28 d20+15: (2) + 15 Total = 17 d20+10: (11) + 10 Total = 21 Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) d6+5: (3) + 5 Total = 8 d6+5: (5) + 5 Total = 10 d6+5: (6) + 5 Total = 11

[turtledunn1191]

Good work. Kara says with a smile to the cleric. Try and take them alive! Kara spurs Stomper through the shallows, her lance pumping. ((Move to the edge of the river and then diplomcy to try and convince the leader to lay down hi arms.

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

))
We will let you go, with water. All we wanted to do was talk!

[Corwyn]

Wen moves forward to stand over his prone adversary, preparing to strike, but makes no move to do so. Slasher, on the other hand snarls visciously and attacks his opponent. The man falls in a flurry of claw and blood, his body torn to pieces. Bits of flesh and blood splatter against invisible bars, illustrating a great cage that seems to surround the dire tiger, made up of pure force, unseen but for the blood.

When Kara rides Stomper through the shallows, Univene spurs her mount to follow and Therous advances as well, once again drawing his mace. Twain takes the oppurtunity to advance as well, climbing from his perch and moving to the edge of the water, an arrow nocked at his bow.
The leader of these cruel men smiles as Kara speaks, let us go? It is you who will throw down your weapons and surrender! Grovel before me and I might let you go!! As he completes his threat, he steps back a pace and levels his hand at Kara. Arcs of blue energy fly forth from his outspread fingertips, crackling in the air and causing Kara's hair to stand on end. The smell of ozone is intense and the electricity strikes the marshall like a boulder hurled from a catapult. The lightning arches from Kara's body, striking Stomper as well, before moving on to strike Wen, Slasher and then Univene and her own mount.

**Make a Reflex Save DC 21 to take half damage...**

chain lightning Kara: Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) 17d6: 1, 4, 5, 5, 1, 2, 2, 1, 6, 2, 3, 2, 4, 1, 5, 2, 2 Total = 48 Stomper: Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) d20+6: (20) + 6 Total = 26 Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) 8d6: 6, 6, 5, 5, 4, 2, 2, 3 Total = 33 Wen: Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) d20+9: (20) + 9 Total = 29 Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) 8d6: 2, 4, 4, 1, 2, 2, 6, 2 Total = 23 Slasher: 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) 8d6: 6, 4, 5, 3, 6, 4, 3, 6 Total = 37 Univene: Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) d20+4: (12) + 4 Total = 16 Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) 8d6: 1, 1, 3, 2, 4, 4, 1, 4 Total = 20 Univene's Mount: Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) d20+5: (7) + 5 Total = 12 Dice * Roll: (as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code) 8d6: 1, 1, 1, 1, 6, 3, 5, 3 Total = 21

[turtledunn1191]

((Ouchie... Kara Reflex

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d20+5:	(12) + 5	Total = 17

))

[Corwyn]

Kara slumps in her saddle, the full force of the lightning blast being far too strong for her to resist. Stomper rears and stomps angrily, splashing wildly the enraged rhino charges straight for the mage. Kara slips out of the saddle, tumbling to the soft, wet ground just as Stomper splashes from the shallows and up onto the sand.
Meanwhile, Wen had adroitly dodged the arch of lightning, ducking and slipping sideways to knock yet another arrow out of the air, in the same fluid motion. The man at Wen's feet choses that moment to leap up, swinging his blade violently, but the monk is quick, his foot lashes out and tangles with the man's, causing him to fall back down again. The flurry of motion proves too much for the monk and Wen is struck by another arrow, this time in the shoulder blade. Wen makes no indication of suffering, ignoring the arrow shafts that still protrude from him, and lashes out with his open hand to strike his opponent as he falls, slamming the ball of his palm into the man's chest. The wounded man coughs and sputters but continues to struggle.
Wen moves over his opponent, coming face to face with the last standing archer. The monk's fist lashes out just as Stomper charges past them, with its massive horn lowered menacingly. Wen tries to grab the man's shoulder and swing him to the ground, but the archer is quick to wriggle free, spinning out of the way.
The magic-user is not nearly as lucky as the archer. Stomper's horn strikes the mage squarely in the stomach and hurls him backwards blood and guts flying in a sticky arch from wound to horn. Amazingly the mage retains his feet, but his composure is pale and his stance unsteady, with one hand he clutches at the blood-soaked fabric tatters over his wound.
Univene shouts an angry cry of rage and spurs her mount forward, splashing out of the water and up onto the sand. She swings her blade furiously, trying to take the archer's head off in one swing. Her swing cuts deep, but slices open the man's shoulder and collarbone rather than his neck. Her mount rears and kicks as well, bloodying his upper thigh and causing his scream to be cut short with a startled groan.
By now, Therous had run through the water and knelt beside Kara, lifting her head from the still churning waves. The cleric prepares to heal his mistress, taking his holy symbol in one hand.
All the while Slasher growls and paces, lashing out at the invisible cage that surrounds him.
Twain moves forward, launching a single arrow this time, aimed to come down on the mage's head. But, another arrow soars out of the sky, coming down beside it with the same target. Samus has arrived and he now occupies the outcropping that Twain had stood upon, lending his own bow to the assault. One of the arrows strikes home in the magic-users shoulder, but the other veers off at the last second, snapping in half before landing in the blood-soaked sand.
The heavily wounded and enraged mage steps back from the rhinocerous and waves his hand towards it, speaking words of magic in a sharp, piercing voice. There is a flash of blue light and Stomper vanishes. In place of the hulking rhino, there is a tiny iridescant blue locust, scurrying around in the sand, trying to unstick itself from a puddle of blood and mud.
The man lying in the sand beside Kara tries to move away from Wen, crawling into the water and bringing his blade up to defend himself. The other archer drops his bow and steps beside the magic-user, drawing his own curved sword and striking a defensive stance.
Wen ignores both archers and moves up to the mage, kicking out with his foot. The monk is unable to get a hit in against the magically defended man.
Univene guides her mount over to the man beside the mage, swinging her blade and coaxing her mount to attack, but the man is too quick, parrying her blows and dodging the hooves and teeth of the warhorse.
Therous summons the healing power of Apollo and brings forth radiant golden light to restore Kara's wounds. The marshall comes instantly awake, sputtering and coughing out the water she had inadvertantly swallowed. She blinks her eyes at the scene of blood and death around her, amazed at how quickly the battle seems to have turned. Slasher is imprisoned in an invisible cage, Stomper is gone. Univene and her mount both are severly injured and Wen looks quite hurt as well, arrows protruding from his shoulder. Only one of the enemies have been killed, but they are pressed and cornered now.
Arrows rain down on the magic user and his men, from Twain's and Samus's bows. Only one arrow strikes the mage, the others splitting apart or tumbling aside. The spell-user now seems near death from blood-loss and injury. Some of the arrows come down around the man crouching in the shallows near Kara and Therous, but only one of those hits the him. He grunts in pain but bares the injury too stoicly to be considered badly wounded.
Slasher continues to rage ineffectively in his magical cage, attacking the bars with commendable, but fruitless fury.
The mage steps back once more, his back now against the low cliff wall and reaches into his bloody, tattered robes. He pulls forth a small vial and hastilly drinks the contents. The man near the mage makes no move, his eyes locked on Univene, his sword held up and ready. The other man, the one in the water near Kara leaps up and moves around Slasher's invisible cage, ignoring the massive cat's swipes and growls.

**Your action. You are prone. Therous is adjacent to you. Stomper is gone. Slasher is immobilized. The mage is 20' away. Samus has arrived. HPs are listed below.**
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@*s -3 2 i rs 0 Leader *s -3 8 1x rs 0 A3 *s -3 2f 3j rs 0 *s -3
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@-3 1x 1h rs 0 Wen *s -3 2r t rs 0 Kara *s -3 39 -24 rs 0 Stomper
@*s -3 2 2q rs 0 Univene *s -3 ap ch rs 0 *s -3 41 1c rs 0
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Mechanics Moved for Asthetics

Current HPs Kara = 23/62 Stomper = 55/76 Slasher = 83/120 Wen = 40/60 Univene = 44/64 Univene's Mount = 9/30

[turtledunn1191]

KILL THE MAGE!!! Kara cries, charging with her lance. She lunges, and steps into melee range with the mage. ((I want to get to melee range with the mage, so I get an AoO if he tries to cast.Attack

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d20+10:	(17) + 10	Total = 27

DMG

Dice Roll:

(as this is an older post, these rolls are interpreted by the older (more basic) dice roller code)
d8+5:	(5) + 5	Total = 10

))