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Completed [Play-by-Post] Magic World/BRP: "In Search of the Sorcerer"

nikolokolus

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Goblin tries to dodge (45%) roll [1d100] = 55%
Rhenmyr slams into the little green-skinned man and slides him backward. Desperately he tries to grab hold of Rhenmyr is he is driven toward the edge
Goblin's agility roll (55%) roll [1d100] = 51%
The little man is pushed to the brink and falls . . . a couple of feet. He is clinging to the edge of the barbican by his fingertips, shrieking fearfully and mewling "P-p-p-leeeeeease! Somebody help me!" he screeches to no one in particular. Rhenmyr darts for the trap door set into the barbican and starts descending the ladder as the wyvern continues to drop like a stone and gather itself in its dive. It makes a wide loop to the north and momentarily disappears behind the dome of fog enveloping the opposite tower on the north end of the square. Borric reaches down and grabs a loose cobblestone about the size of a head and cocks it back toward his ear, waiting for the wyvern and its rider to re-appear. (ERYFKRAD Borric can make a "Throw" roll, (80% chance of success) before the wyvern or its rider makes their attack. If you hit it will inflict 1d4+1+1d2. If you score a 'Special' or a 'Critical' (i.e. 20% or less) then something beneficial will happen, like crippling the wyvern's wing, knocking the rider from his saddle, etc.)

Suddenly there is a rush of air as the the fog parts and the 30' long, flying reptile, sweeps low over the square with its jaws open and its scorpion-like tail raised for a strike at Borric
wyvern's tail strike (60%) roll [1d100] = 100% damage [1d6] = 3 (potency 19) Fumble! The wyvern's poisoned tail strikes its rider (the hobgoblin Pigrag no less) but he fortunately for him, his armor seems to absorb the blow.

Pigrag readies his lance with his two-handed grip and stabs down at Borric as the wyvern glides just overhead Pigrag's lance (ride skill 55%+ higher ground 10%=65%) roll [1d100] = 21%, damage [1d8+2] = 6+2 = 8 plus wyvern's damage bonus [3d6] = 4 Success! (Borric gets his throw first, and then needs to Dodge (101%) to avoid being hit by the lance (no chance to parry since he was wielding a rock, and if he fails his dodge then he needs to make an armor roll).
 

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Urash hears a loud and disgusting *crunch* from just outside the door as the goblin lands nearby. The Acadian does a quick scan of the tower's interior.

Is there a gate or door to the other side of this little outpost? If so, can it be opened?
 

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Urash hears a loud and disgusting *crunch* from just outside the door as the goblin lands nearby. The Acadian does a quick scan of the tower's interior.

Is there a gate or door to the other side of this little outpost? If so, can it be opened?
There are two gates in and out of the outpost. The north gate is where you entered and the south gatehouse is where you are currently standing. There is a great winch used to lift the portcullis gates at each gatehouse. The ogres were used to wind the winch, although 2 or 3 normal men could probably operate the large crank wheel.
What happened to the Ogre?
One of them is dead, and the one dominated by Urash is still holding the dead one in a vicious headlock, still carrying out its order to "kill" the other ogre
 

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The Ogre dumbly lets go of its dead companion and walks awkwardly over toward the winch and starts the laborious process of opening the portcullis. The gate lifts about 1 foot off of the ground this round.
 

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Siveon and Wayward Son both still can act this round. If you have a long weapon or a ranged weapon you can reach the wyvern and it's rider, otherwise it is climbing into the air and circling for another pass.
 

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Would I have to throw the long weapon (say, a spear that one of the goblins had) or can I just attack it normal?
 

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Would I have to throw the long weapon (say, a spear that one of the goblins had) or can I just attack it normal?
a melee attack with a long weapon is possible if it's already held in your hand, otherwise a thrown or fired missile weapon is your only other option
 

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Oh, right. If I can't grab a spear on the way there, then...

Marcán runs into the tower for cover.
 

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Oh, right. If I can't grab a spear on the way there, then...

Marcán runs into the tower for cover.
There is a dead gerblin right next to you, you could grab and throw the spear if you pass an agility roll.
 

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Mab runs for the cover of the tower along with Marcán.

The Wyvern climbs into the air and begins another circle out over the canyon, looping back counter-clockwise. The boar-tusked "Pigrag" hefts his 2-handed spear and levels it over the Wyvern's shoulder, getting ready for another charge.
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Round 7:

Rhenmyr
Borric
Amon
Wyvern & Rider
Goblin*
Mab
Urash
Marcán
Ogre

*=Surrendered, out of the fight.
Quick reminder: Urash, Mab, Solon, and Marcán are inside the gatehouse. Rhenmyr is on the ladder climbing back inside from the roof. Borric stands alone in the courtyard.
 
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Shadorwun: Hong Kong
"Urash, perhaps you can tell your Ogre friend to throw rocks at the rider? That way we can at least get a distraction going. We can worry about the gate later."
 

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Codex 2016 - The Age of Grimoire
Was there a parapet at the edge of the tower Rhenmyr to duck behind and avoid potential charges by Pigrag?
 

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Borric readies himself to catch Pigrag's spear if he should charge and use the momentum to yank the bastard from the wyvern.
 

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Was there a parapet at the edge of the tower Rhenmyr to duck behind and avoid potential charges by Pigrag?
Absolutely. Passive cover would be about 25% (from a flying opponent, otherwise you could duck behind a merlon and get up to 50% (average) for a given round. The attacker's weapon skill is reduced by either 1/4 or 1/2 respectively.
Amon begins another spell, while Borric delays to attempt a grapple against Pigrag (ERYFKRAD Borric will need to successfully Dodge and simultaneously make a Wrestle roll. Because you have inferior position both of your rolls are -10%. If Borric succeeds, Pigrag gets an opposed Strength roll to see if he holds on to his weapon, and he'll have to make a Ride roll to see if he can stay in his saddle. Pigrag gets first strike in any case, because he has the initiative and long weapon.)
Rhenmyr approaches the parapet, uselessly lets fly an arrow at the wyvern, and then ducks down the wall.

Longbow(79): [1d100] = 99
Roll a 1d6 to determine the kind of fumble. It's on page 69 of the Magic World rules if you want to look it up and post the result.
Pigrag circles low and once again flies through the dense cloud clinging to the north tower.
wyvern's tail strike (60%) roll [1d100] = 68% damage [1d6] = 4 (potency 19) Failure.
Pigrag's lance (ride skill 55%+ higher ground 10%=65%) roll [1d100] = 23%, damage [1d8+2] = 1+2 = 3 plus wyvern's damage bonus [3d6] = 18 Normal Success for 21 damage (Borric needs to dodge or parry this attack and then roll another Dodge to get inside Pigrag's guard before he can attempt a wrestle).
 
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