In the swamp north of Paludan...
The group quickly assumed a column formation with Cromwell and Kyle leading the group.
Cromwell thought to ease the way forward by cutting down vines and brush in the way.
Kyle stalked along beside him, scanning the swamp for something to brutalize.
Joe took up a position next to Alice and kept his shield ready, wary of what might be lurking, waiting for the group.
Clair and
Will took up the rear, although Will was hypersensitive of his position, and jerked at even smaller of sounds than Joe would normally react to. This formation advanced through the swamp for a number of yards without issue, but also without seeing much that could be used to the way for future travelers other than a small stream which dissolved into general murkiness barely out of sight of the town.
It started to go wrong when Cromwell missed a slash at a vine which was blocking the path. His sword embedded itself in a nearby tree with a solid
thunk, leaving him unable to react to what came next. Three dire capybara suddenly launched themselves out of overhanging trees and onto members of the party. While Kyle was looking at the source of the thunk, a capybara jumped onto his back, and bit at his shoulder. He threw the animal off, but not without the capybara's teeth leaving red stripes on his skin. The capybara that jumped at Joe was not nearly so fortunate. Joe's heightened awareness allowed him to see the creature before it was on him, and he caught the smelly beast in midair with his shield, throwing the capybara backwards into a nearby tree. The final capybara had Will as its target. Despite Will's jumpiness the creature was fast enough to land on his chest, knocking him off balance and allowing the animal to sink it's teeth into Will's arm.
Will Smyt (Playergamer):
Hold up the rear -->
JumpyCromwell Jackson (mastahcheese):
Take a position at the front of the group, use my sword to clear a path. -->
Decrease Sword Durability,
Stuck SwordKyle Jonson (kj1225):
Take a fronter position since I'm the beserker. -->
Prepared to BerserkJoe Bridger (Remuthera):
Joe takes a position in the middle. It's safest. -->
AwareClair Freeman (scapheap):
Move to the back as vanguard. --> No Effect
1st Dire Capybara:
Attack Kyle Jonson -->
Minor Bite2st Dire Capybara:
Attack Joe Bridger -->
Dire Capybara stunned,
small loss of shield durability3st Dire Capybara:
Attack Will Smyt -->
Strong Bite- Strength= 8
- Agility= 10
- Intuition= 2
Skills/Abilities:
Description:
While the dire in their name might suggest these giant rodents are fearsome killers, they are actually far less dangerous than their cousins, such as the dire beavers and dire porcupines. They are very quick to avoid being struck, but do not exhibit above average speed when it comes to striking a target. They are not built for killing, being herbivores, but can get highly territorial for little apparent reason. They are a breeding ground for all variety of diseases, and should be avoided primarily for this reason.
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Topic: Roll for Hire - IC - 4th Contract: Goblin Caves (Read 26485 times)