Zealots & Demons, Turn 66: Order 66?Go down the trapdoor, in a way to minimize the fall distance.
Drop down after him, making sure he's out of the way first.
Just wait for that SSI to turn green.
Aegnor moved so that he hung from the edge of the opening, then dropped down into the second floor of the building. (1+1. 6, so that cancels out, lucky you.) He landed and took a step to move out of the troll's way... and stubbed his damn toes on a sledgehammer that just happened to be there! While he was hopping around and cursing his rotten luck, Kael dropped down in a similar fashion. (4+1) Used to such athletics in his line of work, the troll landed smoothly, knees flexing to take the force of the impact. After making sure the elf was going to be OK, the pair headed downstairs and looked out the windows. No pursuit. It looked as if Fleur really had done a good job of leading them off.
Now it was time to decide where to resume their search. Did they want to try to find their way back to their starting point, explore the surrounding area, or just wander about and hope to stumble across a clue leading to Maria's location - or Fleur for that matter?
First, cast Heal on Akari. Then, swing the thurible at Blade-Tail's legs to trap them, trying to hit his ribs with the flail afterwards.
Terrify @ Green Fur//The most vulnerable-yet-alive-enemy.
Thrust into the back of green-fur's neck instead!
Slash Mordekhai.
Get up and attack Tikan! Unless Akari goes first and fails her spell, in which case, shift aggro to her and attack.
Bleed out.
(Battle initiative order: Akari, Tikan, Blade-Tail, Green-Fur, Mordekhai, Spider-Eyes)
"Hey Green Fur! Look at me and fight me, you coward!" Akari taunted him. (5. 5x2=10 damage, Green-Fur is Terrified and loses his turn. -6 Mana) The man's eyes went wide and he immediately curled into the fetal position, his arms covering his head as he tried to look as small and harmless as possible, gibbering in fear the whole time. Tikan took the opportunity to try and stab him in the back of the neck. (4. 4+2+1=7 damage, Green-Fur is Bleeding. -4 Energy) The blade didn't sink as far as she would have liked, given his thick fur, but it certainly did enough damage that the man yelped in terror and tried to scoot away while still on his side.
Ignoring his buffoonish companion, Blade Tail struck at Mordekhai again, his tail stabbing in for a weak joint in his armor. (4. 4+2+2-3=5 damage, Mordekhai takes two bleeding damage next round. -4 Energy) The blade struck true and hit Mordekhai firmly in the shoulder, drawing blood and knocking the crusader back. Meanwhile, Green-Fur continued to scoot away and look for an escape route. (6) He settled on crawling into the shadow of a barrel and trying to act like he wasn't there. Also ignoring something, albeit both his opponent and his wound, the crusader attempted to heal Akari. (4. 2, -4 Mana) Distracted as he was by the attack, it was admirable that he was able to pull off the spell, however weak the effect turned out to be. Next, he returned his focus to Blade-Tail. (2. 4, 3+1 damage) The man leaped over his swing of the thurible, but he was far less successful in avoiding the incoming flail. It crashed against his chest, knocking the wind from his lungs and forcing him to stumble back lest he fall over.
Not that anyone was paying attention, but Spider-Eyes quietly bled out in the mud.
Blade-Tail: 14/21 HP, 4/8 Energy
Green-Fur: 13/30 HP, 15/15 Energy, takes two bleeding damage next round
Spider-Eyes -1/19 HP, 12/12 Fatigue
Character StatusInventory: Portable Alchemy Equipment (needs restocked), Traveler’s Staff, 1 Protection Potions (Wild Magic)
Health: 20/20
Mana: 30/30
Energy: 4/4
Status: None
Inventory: Spiked Flail, Sanctified Plate Mail, Iron Buckler, Thurible, 3 Loaded Single-Shot Pistols, 3 Protection Potions (Wild Magic)
Health: 21/25
Mana: 1/5
Energy: 15/15
Status: Minor Bleeding (-2 HP on Turn 67)
Inventory: Ironwood Staff, Beaded Wristband, a brown leather-bound spellbook of enchanting and summoning, Odd-smelling smoke pellets.
Health: 16/20
Mana: 18/30
Status: None
Inventory: Concealed Knife, Basic Writing Equipment (several sheets of parchment, quills, ink)
Health: 20/20
Energy: 20/20
Status: None
Inventory: Unadorned plate armor, well crafted broadsword, 1 Protection Potions (Wild Magic)
Health: 25/25
Mana: 5/5
Energy: 15/15
Status: None