HP:50
Actions: 2

EXP:10/100
Level: 1

Traits:

Primary
Strength lvl 2 (3 degrees of success)
Might lvl 2 (+5 to str rolls)
Dexterity lvl 2 (3 degrees of success)
Reflexes lvl 2 (+5 to dex rolls)
Intelligence lvl 1 (2 degrees of success)
Lore lvl 1 (+0)
Charisma lvl 1 (2 degrees of success)
Persuasion lvl 1 (+0)

Secondary
Novice Athletics (+5 to rolls)
Novice Grappling (+5 to rolls) (1/5)
Novice Awareness (+5 to rolls) (2/5)
Novice Medicine (+5 to rolls)
Novice Break object (+5 to rolls)
Novice Barter (+5 to rolls)
(Novice Shield 2/5)
(Novice spear 3/5)

Equipment:

Weapons-
Bronze short sword (d6 str damage per success, duel wield)
Bronze spear (d6 str damage per success, throwable)
Bronze dagger (d6 dex damage per success, duel wield)
Bronze Javelins x10 (d6 str damage per success)
Bronze reinforced bow/30x arrows (d6 dex damage per success)

Armor-
Bronze mail armor (+10 to defense rolls, 5 damage reduction)
Bronze rimmed shield (+5 to defense rolls, can be used to attack, d4 damage)

Gear
Surgeon kit (10 uses, heal wounds and restore HP after 12 hours)
Pack and sledge (can carry equipment with you)
Lockpicking kit (20 picks with tools)
Weights and balance
Extra clothes
Smith's tools
2x wolf carcasses

Funds: 10 gold coins

Coming in from the fields you notice that the farmers are in force. The children are nowhere to be seen and everyman and woman is armed with with some sharp or pointy implement. Some even have actual weapons with them, bearing them with uneasy posture and a nervous gaze.

You greet those in the fields and see that some of the men you saw earlier are present.

"Any news boy? What did you see in the forest?"

The first asks. Wringing his sickle with barely contained anticipation. His fellows crowd around you each sharing the same expression of desperation.

"I have terrible news, for I have found where the beasts congregate and why they are taking your people, I must go the forum and make an announcement."

The men and women assembled pale, but break away to let you through. You must alert the town as and rouse the soldiers as well.

What do you do?

>Go immediately to the agora and rouse the people
>Go see if you can buy some equipment in the agora.
>Talk the to soldiers first (mercs or city)
>Talk to the priests

>>2576407
>Go immediately to the agora and rouse the people

>>2576407
>Go immediately to the agora and rouse the people
Welcome back

>>2576456
>>2576541
>Rouse the people

Striding down the path to the center of town you notice that people are following you in from the fields. They trail behind and some begin to ask questions.

"What did you find stranger?"

"Did you fight any of the beasts?"

"Did you see any of the missing?"

You reassure them that they will know soon, but first you must address the town as a whole, the information you hold must be released all at once.

Once you reach the agora you climb one of the sturdy tree's that provided shade to you earlier and begin shouting.

What do you tell the town and soldiers?

>write in

>>2576558
I have come bearing news of great important.
Earlier today, while looking for clue of the disappearance of the farmers and their children, I followed the blood trail of one of the monsters....the monsters and a necromancer are working together, and soon the necromancer will complete an evil ritual of malevolence.
>Talk the to soldiers first (mercs or city)
>Talk to the priests
We need warriors and priests to kill the monsters and undead respectively.

>>2576558
I think I missed a few details. I pretty much want to sum up what we learned.

>>2577166
"People of Xylopolis hear me! I come bringing news of great import. Earlier today, while looking for clues regarding the farmers and their children, I followed a blood trail left by one of the monsters. Following it into the forest I found a beaten trail leading deep into the forest, and ending at a great clearing where the monsters were congregating. There I witnessed the reason for their sudden boldness. The monsters and a Lich are working together, and soon that Lich will complete a ritual of malevlolence. The Lich seems to already possess undead soldiers with cursed weapons and requires more sacrifices. Even now it plots in some tomb. I beseech you to rise up in arms and call together any help that may come, for surely this threat will spread like a plague and threaten all who draw breath if not stopped!"

You get down from thr tree as the crowd around you seethes with both anger and fear. An undead gathering an unholy host, and working with the forest monsters will threaten the entire town as well as all other nearby settlements. if not stopped the army of undead will begin to spread and grow rapidly while slaying all they can.

You approach the soldiers and priests together, as you can already see that they have risen to hear you announcement.

Who do you address first?
>soldier
>Priests

>>2577224
>soldier
We don't have to pay the soldiers to kill unholy monsters do we? It should be a part of their job description.
What did we do with the two wolf corpses?

>>2577237
>wolf corpses
Sell them. The pelts and meat can be sold for some dosh.

>Address the soldiers
Turning to the motley group of warriors you address them regarding the threat of the beasts and the undead. Their answer is less then satisfactory.

"Hell no. If there's some Lich on the move, it's about time we bugger off. Me and my boys came for a payday. Not like we have any kin or investment here. Good luck fighting the abominations boy."

The grizzled merc and his fellows immediately begin gathering gear and begin leaving, no doubt to pack up their camp outside the walls before leaving completely.

You turn to the city soldiers, but the apple cheeked man(boy?) holds up his hand to silence you.

"Our only duty is to report and send back any criminals that are captured, or to send a party to remove said criminals when instructed. It has never been our responsibility to deal with the creatures in the forest. We will leave and report to our superiors and recommend that a troop of soldiers be dispatched."

The blood in your guts burns with terrible anger.

"You will refuse to help these people, purely because you have not been ordered to? You would rather take the risk that the undead plague spread so you can push the burden onto another group of soldier without any commitment beyond putting in a recommendation!"

The soldiers do not even blink, they instead ignore your blazing glare and begin to file out of the agora.

You look and see that the priests are still present at least.

The moment you address them, they wave you down.

"Now please see here young man, it was quite brave of you to enter into the forest alone to try and help these people, but..."

You become belligerant at the priest's tone. Upon closer inspection you see that he is finely dressed and rotund, bearing the sign of Zeres the goddess of knowledge, the other assembled clergy are primarily adherents to either Zeres, Lorgren, and Emporio.

"You will not help them, or me then? Is that what you're going to say holy man? Should I have expected something else from a glorified scholar or merchant or supplicant?"

The assembled clergy scoffs and grumbles but they gather their possessions and beging to leave as well.

Now the soldiers and the visiting priests are gone, mostly likely to retreat to Pelas.

The agora is now soley filled with the locals and youself, but soon some of the farmers from the fields usher you inside to a building in the center of town, bearing the mark of the sun god. Within there is a haggard goatskin wearing priest offering up fresh blood to the altar.

Women, children and men supplicate to the image of Sol carved into an oak tablet mounted on the far wall. Adults have beun to file in and crowd the small temple until you are now crammed in, with bare circle devoid of human mass.

The priest exits the throng of humanity to speak.

(1/2)

"This cannot stand, the abominations will destroy us all if nothing is done. But we are not an army, and if the creatures are alinged with the undead, we will have to fight our way through the forest, hounded by wild animals and the creatures to reach the tomb, provided we can find it without getting lost and picked off. The tomb itself will be filled with traps, and accursed creatures as well as the lich itself. Even if all of us were to march together, we might all die even then."

The crowded chamber is filled with the murmuring of the crowd. The priest is correct, the threat is grave, so grave in fact that a decently sized force would be needed to cleanse whatever part of the forest the Lich resided in. With the soldiers gone and no other support, the people of the town would be most likely march to their deaths, with a low chance of succeeding.

Looking at the faces of the locals they are pale with fear and sweating both from the pressure and the climbing heat of the room. These people are not warriors, and you doubt they have many proper weapons.

"Are any with a plan or a suggestion? If not we are without hope."

What do you do, then tell the assembly?

>Look for a way to get help (write-in)
>Suggest evacuating the town
>March in anyway (This is not a smart or good option)

If you have any questions or if you want information that might help with your decision please ask.

>>2577411
>Look for a way to get help (write-in)
Whatever the case might be, the city soldiers will have to eventually fight back when the monsters attack the town. I'm more worried about the farmers outside the town walls. Maybe they should set up a night watch to alert everyone and have them make their way to the city.
We should also sell the Wolf Corpses so we can afford better gear.

>Make a prayer to the sun god for strength to slay monsters.

>>2577438
>look for a way to help

Taking the spotlight you enter the circle before the assembly.

"I have a suggestion." The priest nods and moves back into the crowd.

"The soldiers who have left are cowards, but no king will allow his lands to be fallowed or destroyed when he has the ability to stop it. Eventually the king will be moved although I fear he may wait until this place is destroyed before acting."

The crowd murmurs in agreement.

"That makes the top priority of the town, to survive until that help arrives, or evacuate those who are able. A watch should be set every night, and those who are able should move to pelas to seek asylum. If enough trouble and refugees arrive it is also likely the king will take notice."

The assembly stomps and agrees. You retreat into the crowd as the assembly begins to hash out a concrete plan.

When they leave no one but the priest remains, The elder tends to the sacred fire as you approach the altar of the sun god.

>you approach to pray
what do you say? (write in or give me a prompt and I'll do my best)

Do you offer a wolf corpse as a whole burnt offering?
>Yes
>No

>>2577501
>Do you offer a wolf corpse as a whole burnt offering?
>Yes

>what do you say?
Ask the Priest for a blessing or to pray to the sun god for guidance. I don't expect any divine intervention, but it'll make me feel better.

Rolled 95 (1d100)

>>2577514

Taking The larger of the two wolves you take the dagger from your belt and slit open its belly and takes a cup of fresh blood to the altar before pouring it onto the surface.

Taking the body you lay it near the sacrificial grille and take fire from the sacred hearth and light it. The body of the beast in time is readily consumed by the hungry flames as you kneel before the altar and begin praying.

"Lord who watches from the high heavens. He who illuminates the earth with his brilliance. I come to you a simple man bearing no great tribute nor commendable deed but that I do as I must.

Justas the shepherd watches over the flock and the sentry guards the camp, so do watch over all men. Indeed you watch and judge us all, lord of the bright day for your sight is all that lies beneath the heavens.

Sol protector of the threshhold, shield of the meek, hear my petition, for I desire your counsel greatly. How shall I help these people, for they entrust me with their lives. They suffer day and night and the blood of the innocent is shed daily.

Where shall I go, or who shall I speak to of this matter, but you lord?

Send to me your answer and I shall obey, for I desire greatly to smite the evil that dwells here.

>roll 1d100
>I shall also roll 1d100

Rolled 72 (1d100)

>>2577589

>>2577602
Probably a decent roll

>>2577589
>>2577602
>95 for deity presence
>72 for supplication

>Success

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTvTvVbgXnQ

You raise you eyes to the carving, but you notice that your surroundings are different.

The priest is gone, and the room has grown dimmer. The smoke of the sacrificial fire has increased many times over to the point of filling the room, but their is no acrid smell of smoke or the burning of flesh.

You feel chills run up your spine along with a powerful warmth rise in your chest.

The carving is gone and you see a man whose size defys the dimensions of the room. His hair burning with ethereal light. His eyes are two bright stars each shedding brilliant light upon you.

His clothing is mail wrought with bright metal, that possesses reddish tint combined with glinting lights that seem to come from the metal itself.

Smoke continues to grow and obsucre your surroundings until it seems that you are in a cloud with the glowing giant.

From within your mind and outside ou hear the giant speak. Each word is warm and deep, that it makes the cloud of smoke quiver and makes you sweat. The heat becomes more unbearable with each word.

>My child I have heard you plea.
>Your heart is heavy with concern for your fellows and even now you wish for their safety.
>Indeed I shall help you.
>Hear my voice and be satisfied for I shall guide you.
>Go south and go into my temple
>Stand upon my altar and raise your sword
>shout and make this command
>A shadow rises and none go to destroy it, who shall allow this in the house of the unconquered sun?
>Do this and you shall recieve help in abundance.
>Destroy this evil and shepherd my people my son
>Remember I am with you always

You fall prostrate in exhaustion. But when you rise the the temple is as it originally was. The smoke does not fill it and the priest is still present.

However you notice that the elderly man weeps openly face down, sobbing quietly.

"Why do you cry?"

The elder rises to look at you before approaching you he gently touches your face. He takes out a plate of silver and aims it at you.

Your reflection reveals that a gold sunburst has appeared on your forehead.

>Gained labor: Disciple of the sun- slay the lich and destroy its army of undead, go to Argos to the south and assemble help to do so.

Exiting the temple you see that it is dark now.

You go to the house of the man who allowed you to store you things. Going inside he greets you and gives you bread and water. You go to sleep peacefully, but with your weapons nearby in case the beasts should attack.

What do you do in the morning?

>Go the market in the agora (buy/sell)
>Begin your journey south
>write in

>>2577677
>Go the market in the agora (buy/sell)
I hope the wolf is still good to sell.

>>2577677
>Go the market in the agora (buy/sell)
Noice

>>2577722
>>2577714
Waking at dawn you walk to the agora and wait for the vendors to set up.

Once they are active you take the wolf which you had already butchered and skinned to market.

>You sell the wolf pelt and meat for a gold piece each for a proft of 2 GP

Funds:12 GP

what do you look for to buy?

>weapons
>armor
>equipment

>>2577765
>iron spearhead

>>2577765
I'll go with iron spear if they have them.

>>2577765
>equipment
A hip lamp, food and water for the road, are our arrows iron tipped? If not then let's get five iron arrows. Should we be at nine uses for the kit after healing the cyclops? Did we return or keep the iron sickle? Do we need a helmet and can we get one? How much does the bronze mail armor protect?

>>2577797
>>2577785
>>2577771

>Iron spear
4 GP for the spear

>hip lamp
1 GP

>10x iron tipped arrows
2 GP

>surgeon's kit
it has 9 uses I forget to mark it down at the beginning

>since you're getting iron weapons you reutned the sickle

>Helmet
You already got one

>bronze mail
Your mail is a coat of thick bronze scales with sleevs that ends at your knees. You have bronze shod shoes (not sandles) with bronze shin plates. Your forearms are protected by bronze bracers and thick leather gloves with a bronze plate to guard the top of your hand. You have a bronze greek style helmet with no plume.

Is there anything else you would like to purchase or anything you would like to ask the price of?

>>2577851
We have food, right? If so, before we leave, can we see if there are any people who want to join us?

>>2577859
Sure.

>>2577862
I don't really approve of bringing people, but why the heck not. Let's bring two people. They can't be old or kids, have to have some understanding of the blade, even a little. We can probably spare a few weapons and gold for armor.

Alright

4+1+2GP=7GP
12-7=5GP
Funds:5GP

>new gear acquired
>Hip lamp (illuminate dark places without taking up a hand for a torch)
>10x iron tipped arrows
>Iron spear (d8 damage per success. throwable)

>searchin for volunteers
>roll 1d100

Rolled 61 (1d100)

>>2578098

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>>2578136
Just

Is just one roll or bo3?

>>2578136
>61
>DC 60
>One person decides to join you on your journey south to Argos.

"Uh. Stranger...sir uh."

You turn around to see that a young man is behind you.

He is dressed in work attire, with a stubble ridden face and shoort cropped hair. His posutre is nervous and wrings his hands compulsively while he seemingly is at a loss for words.

"Yes. Speak up if you have a question its fine."

"You're going to the great temple to the sun god in Argos right? Because the sun god told you to."

"Yes. I intend to travel there as soon as possible and bring help, whatever that help might be."

The young man wrings his hands some more before he finally finds his tongue.

"I want to come with you." His eyes gaze wildly into yours.

"I was sick when my family went to work in the fields one day, so I wasn't there when they were taken. My mother, my father and both my little brothers were taken. I couldn't do anything."

The young man gets on his knees and bows his head.

"Please take me with you. I know it will be dangerous but I'll do anything, I can't just stay here when I can help."

His words are hushed and mournful, and tears drop lighty from his scraggly face.

"Can you fight?"

He gets to his feet and vigorously nods.

"I can use a spear and a bow, I have my own bow too."

You hand him your bronze tipped spear.

"Then come with me. We have some time before we even get close to Argos. What is your name?"

"My name is Phillip. Son of Antenor and Penolope."

After gathering you things and adding Phillips' supplies to your own you trek down the road toward Duros and then the main highway. It will take you down the way toward Pylos but then you'll need to turn to go toward Argos instead.

Phillip used the last of his money to but a map of greater Achea to help guide your way.

>Map acquired- Greater Achea (You now know all the unique settlements and areas you can visit)

>>2578207
We have five gold. is that enough for one large steed, or two normal horses?

>>2578270
>A sturdy pack mule
would cost 15 GP

>horse
would cost 20GP

>A proper steed
30GP

unfortunately Achea is not great for raising horses especially in the south, so prices are pretty high. 5GP would get you a good ram, but you aren't looking for livestock

>>2578284
Then we march.
One last thing before we go. Lets get some rope. Then we'll be good to go.

>rope (a thick 50 ft. rope)
1GP

Funds: 4GP

Greater Achea-region

-Achea is a peninsula that extends into the sea with Kandor above and Minor Achea to the east across the sea, beyond that is the lands of Asshur.

Major cities:

Argos: The largest and most fortified city in Achea, located in the eastern center of the peninsula. They are the closest to being the dominant military power with a large army and
sizable overland trade.

Pylos: The biggest port in Achea with the most ships as well, located on the south-western tip of the peninsula, they trade with many other port cities arounf the known world.

Pelas: One of the northernmost cities in Achea, located in the northwest, it is commonly in conflict with its rival Larrisa. it has domestic industry and make moe use of horses do to having more open land.

Larissa: Located in the northeastern part of Achea, it is among the most successful agricultural states and possess horses and livestock in abundance. Larissa frequently fights Pelas.

Elis: The city in the center west part of the peninsula, they are coniderably smaller then the other major cities, they have a mixed economy with no great strengths.

Minor cities

Duros: A minor city that acts as a trade hub between Pelas, Pylos and Argos.

Menos: A minor city to the south that famously has execellent metal workers and a major temple to Nahgroth

Calcus: A Minor city that has a port on the eastern side of the peninsula that lies above and to the east of Argos. it has a temple to Tethus.

Opus: A Minor city that lies to the nort of Argos and is frequently a place of strife and poor governance.

Zerethus: A minor city entirely dedicated to Zeres, the goddess of knowledge. It features her greatest temple and has several centers of learning. It is bordered directly by Argos to the south.

Places of Interest

Morslyvania (Xylopolis): A forest filled with monstrous creatures, and forgotten tombs. Has a town nearby. it beneath Pelas.

Mount brontes: A high mountain with many Iron ore deposists and mines. Has a large population of cyclopses present. It is east of Pelas.

The Crag of Cadmus: A mountain range located in the center of Achea that runs from Argos all the way to Pelas. Filled with mountain side towns and cities that are long dead. Filled with monsters.

The Diaspora: A cluster of many, many islands that is in the east sea between grater and minor Achea. Many decrepit town destroyed by storms and floods are present, along with pirate dens and monstrous creatures.

>you leave the town of Xylopolis and go on the road to Duros.

That's it for tonight I'll be back briefly at 3PM tomorrow, before leaving at arounf 5PM, and then come back around 9PM.

Hope you anons have a nice evening.

>>2578457
Thank you for running and goodnight

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Here's a map I made, it should make navigation easier

On the road from Xylopolis you will make your way to Duros and then take the highway south and then east at the crossroads.

But then again you could go through the gap in the mountains and take a shorter route through the minor roads, but those are not as safe.

Travel time going by highway will be 2 weeks

Travel time by the direct route will be 10 days

Which path do you choose?
>The highway (fewer encounters)
>The direct route (more encounters)

>>2579592
>The direct route (more encounters)

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>2579592
Can't decide so I'll roll

>>2579592
>The direct route (more encounters)

I want more encounters so we can level up the punch skill.

Punch everything.
Punch a tree.
Punch more wolves.
Punch bandits.
Punch stones.
You can never go wrong with punching things.

>>2579611
>>2579658
>2 out of 3

Roll for encounter on the road to Duros
>1d100

Rolled 40 (1d100)

>>2579766

Rolled 23 (1d100)

>>2579766

Rolled 72 (1d100)

>>2579766

>>2579776
>40
>you are attack by a group of highwaymen

Walking down the road bot you and Phillip notice that half a dozen men are blocking the highway some distance away from you.

"Alexandros, do you think we should try to turn back move around them?"

Phillip takes his bow and stops to string it, sweating nervously.

You remain with Phillip and look intently at the group of men. Their eyes are fixed upon both of you and they are armed.

"No they have already seen us. If we turn back now or try to get around they'll just follow us. Look there moving towards us."

Just as you say the half dozen strong force of brigands begins to approach. Their steps are slow but they brandish their weapons openly.

"Get behind me. We'll try to pick them off before they can reach us."

>Brigand mob 1 30HP, +10 to attack, +5 to defense (d6 damage, 3 attacks 2 degrees of success)
>Brigand mob 2 30HP, +10 to attack, +5 to defense (d6 damage, 3 attacks. 2 degrees of success)

You have 2 turns before any reach melee. Which ranged weapon do you want to use?
>Bow (Dex)
>Javelins (Str)

Or do you want to close to melee instantly?
>Yes
>No

>>2579809
>Javelins

>>2579809
>Javelins (Str)
We will focus on Mob 1.

>>2579809
>Bow (Dex)

>>2579809
>>Javelins (Str)

>>2579809
>Javelins (Str)

Come on guys should have goten the one priest left to start making holey hand jars and the blacksmiths to make all the iorn stuff they can

Rolled 60 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>2579810
>>2579814
>>2579819
>Using javelins
>d6 str damage
>10x javelins

"Loose!" Both you and Phillip release your deadly projectiles at the mobs of brigands. The arrow and javelin arcing toward the lightly armored force of ciminals with lethal velocity.

>roll 1d100+5 beat 1d100+5

>>2579853
The peope of the town are already on it. They are bright enough to begin preparations for a possible attack from the forest during the meeting you were in, I just skipped it to move things along.

Rolled 14 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>2579856

>>2579871
well shit

Rolled 81 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>2579856

Rolled 1, 6 = 7 (2d6)

>>2579880
>I'll take that as phillip's roll
>81+5=86
>86>65 for two degrees of success
>you miss

>2d6 damage to brigand group 2

Rolled 51 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>2579894
>7
>30-7=23HP

Your throw is too low and hit the ground in front of the brigands, but Phillip's arrow strikes true piercing the leather armor of one of the armed men and impaling his shoulder. Blood begins to soak his shirt but he continues forward with his comrades, who are now beginning to speed up.

>one more round for ranged combat.

>roll 2 1d100+5 (you and then phillip) against 1d100+5

Rolled 83, 70 + 5 = 158 (2d100 + 5)

>>2579904

Rolled 66 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>2579904

>>2579904
Woops i read dat as 2d100 my bad

Rolled 6, 6 = 12 (2d6)

>>2579913
I'll take these
>88>56= 3 degrees of success
>75>56= 2 degrees of success (its 19 but meh)
>roll 3d6 damage against group 1
>I'll roll 2d6 for group 2

Rolled 3, 4, 1 = 8 (3d6)

>>2579936
nice roll

>>2579936
Shoot. Does Phillip have any armor?

Rolled 4, 9, 2 = 15 (3d16)

>>2579936

Rolled 20 (1d100)

>>2579936
>>2579939
>6+6=12
>group 2 23-12=11HP
>group 1 30-8= 22HP

Your second javelin strikes true, imbedding itself in the side of one of the charging soldiers, leaking blood onto the highway.

Phillip's second arrow catches another brigand right inside of his open mouth, dropping the criminal on the spot.

Despite being bloodied the brigands push forward unabated.

"I'll hold them off! Get back and provide cover fire!""

Phillip wordlessly runs back as you charge in, iron spear and shield raised.

Rushing forward you meet the mob head on. the sun gleaming off of your bronze armor.

>Roll initiative 1d100+10 (awareness)

>

Rolled 92 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>2579979
Roll initiative

>>2579979
If we kill enough of them, can we persuade them to aid us in our quest?

>>2579983
>You get first swing

>2 actions for your turn

>You have your iron spear (d8 damage per success) and bronze rimmed shield (d6 damage per success) in hand
>you have youe bronze sword and dagger on your belt (d6 damage per success)

What do you do?
>Attack with a weapon (1 or both actions
>Grapple or athletics check (write in)

>>2579995
Fuck no. These guys are murder rapists, and there greek so...you...know...pedastry.

>>2580003
Attack with the spear 2x

>>2580021
This

>>2580003
Attack with a weapon 1 spear and then get redy to block

>>2580069
>>2580003
+1

>>2580069
The shield provides a defense bonus without making an active move. You can attack with it though.

>>2580080
I was thinking of usein g1 action to block and counter and beening more of a distraction for the other otjer behind us

>>2580080
If not then sheild bash a fucker

roll off
1d2
1=double spear stab
2=spear stab then shield bash

Rolled 2 (1d2)

Rolled 27, 37 + 5 = 69 (2d100 + 5)

>make 2 1d100+5 rolls beat 2 1d100+5

Rolled 41, 59 + 5 = 105 (2d100 + 5)

>>2580150

>>2580151
>46>32 (14 2 degrees of success)
>64>42 (22 3 degrees of success)
>roll 2d8 and 3d6 for damage

Rolled 2, 3 = 5 (2d8)

>>2580155

Rolled 1, 6, 5 = 12 (3d6)

>>2580155
So how does leveling up a skill work? You get a +1 out of /5 to a skill rank for each successful attack or attempted attack?

>>2580182
>2d28
uhm...

Rolled 100 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>2580161
>>2580165
>2+5+1+6+5=17
>group 1 22-17=5HP
>All but 1 member of the goup 1 has died.
>group 2 has 2 members left

>leveling skills
Yes for each successful action, using a certain skill your level will increase, giving you a bonus to checks using that skill and other abilitites.

Spears have the impaling strike trait which allows you to double your attack damage as a special attack, or when you throw it. This bonus stacks with other damages bonuses

Shields have the weapons trait shield wall which allows you to subtract the damage done to you by making a shield bash roll that if it succeeds the damage you would deal is instead subtracted from the attack that hits you.

But you need to level them up to make use of these abilities.

>roll 1d100+5 for Phillips bow attack

>>2580196
never mind perfect block.

I'll be going to church for the evening. I'll be back around 8 or 9PM EST

>>2580200
See you later

Rolled 16 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>2580196
>100
Damn son.

Rolled 37 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>2580196

Rolled 87 (1d100)

>>2580196

Rolled 53, 77, 49 + 10 = 189 (3d100 + 10)

The leading brigand, swipeds at you with a curved blade, a falx if you can recall. Pivoting off of your lead leg you avoid the slash and bury the tip of your spear inside of the man, the very same you struck with your javelin.

Before you can remove your spear, another birgand raises his spear for a powerful overhand thrust. You lash out with the rim of your shield and slam the metal side into his throat, snapping his neck with a wet crack.

You hear the hissing of Phillip's arrow as it nears one of the remaining three but the intended target clamly bobs his head and avoids the deadly shaft.

The three turn to you, weapons in hand.

>Roll 3 1d100+20 beat my 3d100+10 rolls

Rolled 34, 26, 35 + 20 = 115 (3d100 + 20)

>>2580921

>>2580921
First has +9, so it might hit?
Second hits with MoS 2
Third has a +4

Rolled 3, 6, 5, 2 - 15 = 1 (4d6 - 15)

>>2580932
>>2580921
>63,87,59
>54,46,55
>1 degree of success +2 degrees of success +1
Rolling 4d6 damage -15

>>2580954
>3-5, 11-5=6, 2-5
>50-6=44HP
>tis but a scratch!

The three brigands each rear their weapons, two more falxes and a short spear.

The first and third swipe but one merely grazes your shield scratching it and the other your deflect with your armored arm even if it stings due to the strike.

The spear however is able to jab you in the side, and while it does not break your armor, the tip finds enough purchase to draw blood.

having extended himself, you make to counter the brigand spearman.

What do you do?
>Attack with a weapon (1 or both actions)
>Grapple or athletics check (write in)

group 1 or 2
>1 5HP
>2 11 HP

>>2580989
spear both actions

>>2580989
>Attack with a weapon (1 or both actions)
Throw the spear at group 2, draw your bronze sword and attack group 1. Does drawing the sword require an action?

>>2581015
grouop two if we can't spread it over both groups

>>2581017
Nope, if you throw your spear its a free action to draw your sword.

>>2581021
Great thread OP when do we get sprite companion?

>>2581077
You'll need to find someplace that acts as a magic nexus, preferably a forest or spring, sprites love to hang around those types of places. If you could find a sorcerer you could ask them on where to find a nexus or if you learned some sorcery you could find one on your own.

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>2581015
>>2581017
>roll off 1d2
1=double spear
2=throw then sword

Rolled 80, 32 + 5 = 117 (2d100 + 5)

>>2581205
Alright
>2 1d100+5 rolls against 2d100+5

Rolled 68, 27 + 5 = 100 (2d100 + 5)

>>2581208

Rolled 30 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>2581211
>miss

>rolling for Phillip bow shot 1d100+5

Rolled 67 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>2581217

Rolled 2, 3 = 5 (2d6)

>>2581229
>72>35= 2 degrees of success
>rolling for Phillip's damage 2d6

>>2581237

You turn your spear over and throw it overhand, But the brigand jerks to the side and backs off.

The other two advance but a retaliatory slash from your sword makes them back off, one backs up only to catch an arrow to the temple courtesy of phillip.

With only two brigands left they make for another attack, both brandishing their curved blades.

>roll 2d100+20 beat their 2d100+10

Rolled 61, 19 + 10 = 90 (2d100 + 10)

>>2581250

Rolled 56, 70 + 20 = 146 (2d100 + 20)

>>2581250

>>2581250
Passed

>>2581334
>76>71
>90>29

You wait for both of the brigands to strike before backstepping beyond the short range of the falxes. Nasty cuting edge especially due to the forward curve shape but they are rather short.

Both men begin to huff as they attempt to regain their balance. If you strike now you can take them.

What do you do?
>Attack with a weapon (1 or both actions)
>Grapple or athletics check (write in)

>>2581363
Challenge both to a two on one fist fight. They know they're gonna die if they keep fighting. If They fight us like men and don't flee, then our friend will not shoot them.

I'll turn in for the night. I'll report back in tomorrow at 1 or 2PM. Vote in the meantime.

>>2581379
Meh I'm down

>>2581363
>shield bash both

>>2581379
>>2581521
>You sheath your sword and put away your shield and decide to box them to death.
>Phillip's support will be optional

>2 1d100+5 rolls vs 2d100+5
>unarmed damage is d4 with big penalty against striking someone in armor or something big.

Rolled 29, 2 + 5 = 36 (2d100 + 5)

>>2582466

Rolled 40 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>2582466
>TitanQM is live
>Time to barely kill another character!

Glad to be back Titan.

Rolled 98 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>2582466

>>2582466
Are both the d100's for us boxing, or one is for us and the second is for our friend?
Are the bandits reciprocating our challenge?

>>2582523
>>2582521
>both rolls are for punching
>the bandits are emboldened by you dropping your weapons but in doing so it opens their defenses
>45>34 2 degrees of success
>103>7 3 degrees of success
>roll 1 2d4-5 and 1 3d4-5

Rolled 4, 4, 1 - 5 = 4 (3d4 - 5)

>>2582530

>>2582545
>11-4=7HP
>group 2 is at 7HP with one guy dying leaving only 1 left.

Rolled 4, 3 + 5 = 12 (2d4 + 5)

>>2582530

>>2582562
you use "dice+2d4+-4". If the modifier is negative you include it with the number after the plus.
>2 damage.
We're doing pretty good.

Rolled 7, 77 + 5 = 89 (2d100 + 5)

>>2582562
>2 damage
>7-2=5HP

A fit of pique grips you. You sheath your sword and drop your shield. The two brigands are surprised by this, but seeing that you have disarmed yourself they charge forward again. Ducking beneath a eide slash you uppercut your target with such force you hear his neck snap.

The second man attempts to strike you as well but a lab to the forhead disorients him, staving off his assualt.

>since there was such a big difference in attack roll I'll give you another turn to kill this gu with your fists

>roll 2 1d100+5 rolls against my 2d100+5 defense rolls

Rolled 31 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>2582583
ORA!

Rolled 77 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>2582583
>>2582577
yer i always forget that part for -since it realyer comes up

>>2582583
>>2582600
>82 vs 82
What does this mean? In Titan quest you said the defenders win on ties. Does the same apply here?

>>2582588
>36>12 3 degrees of success
>roll 3d4-5 damage

>>2582608
yes unless the attacker or defender has a higher bonus.

Rolled 3, 2, 1 - 5 = 1 (3d4 - 5)

>>2582614

>javelins thrown: ll
>hits:l

>Spear attacks that hit: l

>Fist attacks that hit: lll

>Shield Bash that hits: l

>Phillip arrows fired: llll
>Hits: lll

>number of Brigands: 12 (2 alive)

Phillip is on a fucking roll

>>2582629
>5-1=4HP
>You knock the guy out instead of killing him
>I'll cut this short because it's well in hand.

Before the dazed brigand can get his bearings
your swift left hand crumples his nose and sends him sprawling onto the ground, alive but knocked out.

>Victory!
>gain 20EXP (30/100 until next level up)
>Throwing weapons (1/5)
>Novice awareness (3/5)
>Spear skill (4/5)
>shield skill (3/5)
>Unarmed combat skill (3/5)

All six brigands have
>a bronze weapon (d6 str damage 4 bronze shortswords, 2 short spears)
>leather armor (+5 to defense rolls)

>roll 1d100 for additional loot you find

>>2582678
>12 brigands
Did I type a "dozen" brigands by accident because it was supposed to be half a dozen 2 groups of 3

Rolled 54 (1d100)

>>2582680

Rolled 79 (1d100)

>>2582682
No you're right. I mistook it for a dozen instead of half a dozen. Do we have to count or recover Phillip's arrows?

>>2582680
lets give Phillip the least smelliest set of leather armor and a bronze shortsword.

>>2582687
He came with 30x arrows and retrieved them all, you also get your javelins back. Little worry for them to be broken, if would be different of the enemy had metal armor.

>>2582686
>54
>moderate loot
>you find 10GP amongst the brigands possessions
>another pack and sledge for Phillip to carry his equipment
>Some pottery (about 3GP worth)
> some bronze ingots (about 4GP worth)

Having searched through the camp right off of the highway you drag the dead and the one unconscious man off the highway.

"Your damn good in a fight Alexander, just getting into a fight with mulitple enemies all around." Phillip beams at you.

"Your pretty sharp with that bow, nailing moving targets in a melee isn't anything to sniff at."

Phillip chuckles and blushes. He might be near the same age but you get the impression he sees you more as an elder.

"Look at the armor and see if any fits you, also pick a blade. You'll need a back up weapon in case your spear is lost or damaged."

Phillip obeys and now he wears a (cleaned) set of leather armor and a falx on his belt.

"Looking like a warrior now. Hmmm. Do you think Duros will take this criminal if we bring him along."

Phillip shrugs nonchalantly.

"Haven't a clue, they may but they may just kill him or let him go with a missing hand, never been to Duros before."

You warm our hands by the cook fire and enjoy the food the brigands were cooking even if its meager fare consisting of barley gruel and beans.

"In that case we'll leave the dead to feed the crows and bring the living one and see what they'll do with him, I know my numbers and have a weight set so we can sell the merchandise we now possess. Fill up on food and we'll be on our way."

Phillip eagerly stuffs his face as you look at the map. The direct route is faster, you'll be able to make it to Argos near 4 days earlier. Once you reach Duros you can move through the gap in the crag and take the straight away to Argos.

>You travel on the highway some more before reaching Duros

What do you do in the city?
>write-in

>>2582765
>Phillip chuckles and blushes
time for gay shipping

see if we can sell some of the excess gear.

>>2582765
lets get the criminal off our hands

>>2582765
guse seal some loot and find a place to have a drink

>>2582765
Take the alive thugs to the city guards . Maybe there's a bounty

>>2582780
>>2582782
>>2582784
>>2582787

>sell excess loot
>drop off the criminal
>find a place to drink.

>Drop off the criminal

Entering the city gates you approach one of the gate guards with your prisoner tied up and dragged behind you.

"Sir my companion and I encountered some brigands on the highway, and this man was among them. We killed the others, but this one we captured. I was wondering if this man could be taken into your custody?"

The guard looks at you unfazed and uncaring, but he bends down to look at your prisoner.

"How many were in his group? What did they have on their persons?"

"There were six in total. They had pottery and some bronze loot."

The guard nods and brings out a ledger.

"Are you going to ask for my name?" You ask.

"No. I can;t write so I'm gonna draw a picture and tell my superior. If you want a reward go to the squat tiles building across from the King's palace, that's where the city guard is based out of.

Handing of your prisoner both you and Phillip move toward the agora to begin selling the excess gear.

The agora of Duros is much larger then the one in Xylopolis, which isn't surprising since it is a proper city. The buildings are brick rather then wood, with baked clay tile roofs. The city streets are cobbled and broad with the customary stink and filth near the edges.

Outer parts of the agora have various doorless single room buildings meant for vendors with hundres of stalls occupying the city center.

>3 bronze short swords
>2 bronze short spears
> Pottery
>bronze ingots

Approaching a weapon vendor you show your stock and bring out your weights and measures.

"How much for these?" The shirveled merchant lazily stares at the bronze weapons before holding up his fingers.

9GP for all of the weapons.

>do you wish to barter with him?
>yes or no

>>2582983
I see no harm in trying to haggle with him. Sure. I know we can get a fairer price for these weapons.

>>2582983
Yes.

>>2582983
>no

>>2583024
>>2583017
>yes

"Only 9 gold pieces for 5 bronze weapons? With all the fighting that happens in Achea and how expensive solid bronze is, I find that hard to believe."

The vendor gumbles and crosses his arms.

"Alright then let's deal then. I have weights, so let's negotiate."

>roll 1d100+5 DC 70 Bo3

I gotta run an errand so I may not respond for about an hour or so, so just hang tight.

Rolled 3 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>2583163

Rolled 1 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>2583163

Rolled 11 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>2583163

.....wow as expected from 4chan I guess? It is literally the only place I have seen with so many bad rolls.

>>2583194
fug

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>>2583194
Why must the spirits curse me?

>>2583184
>>2583194
>>2583200

Despite your best efforts the vendor is adamant on his price. He doesn't even spare a word to make his case he just stonewalls you the entire time. Eventually you settle for the 9GP and leave.

>lost the 3 shortswords and 2 shortspears
>gain 9GP

Funds: 4+10+9=23GP (Currently)

"We'll sell the pottery and the ingots next, but this time we'll be more cautious with who we choose to work with."

Phillip nods and help look for a smith or people on the street looking for pottery.

>make 2d100+5 Bo3 rolls DC:60

Rolled 55, 36 + 5 = 96 (2d100 + 5)

>>2583402

Rolled 51, 34 + 5 = 90 (2d100 + 5)

>>2583402
Big money

Rolled 91, 73 + 5 = 169 (2d100 + 5)

>>2583402

>>2583422
> 2 successes for both sales

Although it takes several hours you fond a smith in dire need of metal to complete an order and enough people off the street buy up your inventory of pottery.

>Novice barter (2/5)
>Gain 3+2 and 4+2 GP from sales
Funds: 23+5+6=34GP

Gazing into your sack of gold coins both you and Phillip are mezmerized. The 10 pieces you started with was the largest amount of money you've ever personally held, and for Phillip it seems to be a sizable fortune.

"Let's find somewhere to settle for the night and get a hot meal."

Phillip points out a two room inn that he noticed while selling pottery.

"They have room and they serve meals for those who stay."

Following Phillip inside you see that the bottom floor is filled with tables and a large roaring hearth. A spit lies above it roasting lamb and the smell of wine permeates the atmosphere of the room. Men and some women are already in their cups making merry.

what do you do while eating and drinking your fill in this inn before you go to sleep?

>look for more traveling companions
>listen for news
>write-in

>>2583422
You beautiful bastard

>>2583464
>listen for news
This and ask around if anyone has heard anything interesting down the route we're taking.

>>2583464
>>listen for news

What's the difference between a proper steed and a horse? Is one a trained horse and the other isn't? Is it a trained horse vs a phantasy horse?

>>2583518
The difference between a regular horse and a proper steed is that a regular horse is more akin to a workhorse that is used for farm work or being used as a beast of burden that can also be ridden.

A steed is a warhorse that is much more durable and aggressive. The steed can kick both man and beast to death as well as carry you into battle.

>>2583520
Looks like we'll need way more for proper riding horses. Is horse armor a thing? Gotta protect your investments.

>>2583525
Cataphracts my friend. Cataprhacts.

>>2583464
listen for news

>>2583467
>>2583477
>>2583560


Looking around the ground floor of the inn you decide to listen for any news or gossip that may be relevant to your journey to Argos, after all if an army if encamped around the city that would greatly change your plans for entering the city.

Sitting at a table with Phillip you both enjoy the roated lamb and some Posca made with sour wine. But you lean in your chair and concentrate on easdropping on nearby conversations.

>1d100+10 (awareness) roll Bo3
>DC 50

Rolled 7 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>2583565

Rolled 11 (1d100)

>>2583565

Rolled 2 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>2583565

Fucking 4chan

>>2583587
>>2583586
>>2583566

Despite your best attempts, you don't pick up anything useful beyond local news or personal information that you aren't interested in.

Eventually after your meal you go to the upper room where there are several rows of cots for travelers to sleep.

Both you and Phillip settle onto a cit and sleep until morning without incident.

Once up and about you exit Duros through the gate facing the gap in the crag and move along the dirt road through the pass.

>roll for encounter 1d100+20

Yep, it’s 4chan alright

Rolled 18 + 20 (1d100 + 20)

>>2583597

>>2583611
>38
Minor encounter
>do you want to re-roll for a more difficult encounter?

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>>2583617
Yes

>>2583619
>roll 1d100+20

Rolled 76 + 20 (1d100 + 20)

>>2583624

>>2583625
Fuck yeah let's see what a 96 gets us

>>2583666
Death

>>2583625
>96
major encounter

Progressing down the road the path becomes rougher and narrower. Soon you are far from any human settlement, signs of humans movement become scarcer with the neaby land becoming filled with wild grass, trees and the ocassional wild beast meandering in the distance.

The high peaks of the mountains that make up the crag loom ominously on either side, clouds swirling around them.

One the road you see bones on the road. They are brown and have strips of dried meat still on them. what concens you the most is the fact that they seem to have been rended by a beast and that the remains are clearly human.

Old but deep tracks are on the ground but they are scarce. A set of four near the body, and then a set that go down the road and disappear. No tracks for an approach or struggle, almost as if the predator suddenly appeared.

"What did you think did this?" Phillip kneels to look at the ground and examine the poor soul that has perished.

"I got a hunch, lets get off the road for a moment. I have a feeling that whatever did this is still around."

Both you and Phillip move away from the road and use a thicket of tree to hide your movements from anything above.

"Why are we moving though the trees? Wouldn't the beast be somewhere in here?"

You shake your head. "No what attacked came from above. It flies."

Phillip pales. "Those tracks were too big to be any bird I've seen, even the big eagles near home."

You remain silent and place grab your helmet from your sledge. You have a feeling that the creature will appear soon.

"Stop! Get low! Stay quiet!" You push Phillip down and concentrate to determine the sound. The beating of wings, and a deep rumbling growl, then deep inhuman laughter.

From within the thicket of trees you see that a large winged figure descends from on high. Huge brown and black wings, with a massive leonine body, with a vaguely human/lion face. A sphinx. A big sphinx. Easily 3 times the size of an adult male lion.

"Ah such a fine day." The beast drops to the ground and rolls in the warm dirt of the road.

"So many travelers. Such fat travelers too. Can't believe they thought that I'd honor that deal about the riddle. Heheheheheh. Mmmmm best rumor to ever spread, just let one go alive and the others fall for it every time." The beast's speech is a mixture of human timbre and bestial snarling, but it unerves you that it seems to be speaking to itself. Did it know that you were here?

"Oh yes. Hmmm. Do please amuse me, little spark will you? Tell me a joke." From the creatures side it uses a claw to gingerly pluck a cage from its side.

From within is a little light that flutters.

"No. You're a monster and monster don't get jokes." A very small childlike voice grumbles from within the cage.

"Ah yes. good wordplay, but please take my word for it I most defintely get jokes. Now please tell me a joke little spark."

The floating light brightens and bounces back and forth in its cage.

(1/2)

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"You ate all those people! You even vomited up the ones you ate to eat more! You're a joke you fat, lazy, furball!"

The cage rattles violently as the sphinx growls indignantly.

"Worthless little trinket. Complete waste of my time taking you from that spring, I should have just napped." The Beast places the cage back on its side and then rolls over to muffle the sprite within.

"Ahh, much better." The beast begins to doze on the road. No doubt to wait for more people to pass by so it can eat them.

retreating with Phillip deeper into the thicket, you get far enough to be safe from being heard or smelled by the beast.

Sitting with Phillip you consider your options.

>What do you do about this creature?
>write-in

>>2583701
This thing is a menace and needs to die. My thought is to sneak up and try to run it through with a good spear blow as it sleeps. Phil will stay hidden and prepare to pepper it with arrows.The goal should be to wound it enough it will take flight and try for a swooping attack where we can brace out spear and have it impale its self.

For your edification and planning needs

>Androsphinx
>75HP +15 to attack rolls, (d4 5 degrees of success possible, 4 attack) +5 to defense rolls
>Flight, dive attack, lunge (on ground)
>Dive attack- creature makes strength roll to descend and pin tagret beneath them +10
>Lunge- creature makes strength roll to pin target beneath them.
>Sphinxs are prideful and easily angered, even to the point of being driven into a rage.
>At half health the creature will become grounded and cannot fly.


Also
>you can make traps if you wish

>>2583713
Perhaps a better idea would be to sharpen some stout wooden stakes and bind them together and attach a rope to a cross brace and that brace to a length of rope. We would lay the trap flat, conceal it and have Philip hold the ends of the ropes while hiding in the thicket. We wound or insult the beast enough to have him charge towards us then hive out buddy pull the ropes, raising the spike wall up in front of us and into the sphinx's path, impaling him.

So...bait is agree upon?

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>>2583734
>you can make traps if you wish
Alright. We avoid fighting it in the open road where it can swoop down on us. We fight it in the thickest or the forest where it will have the hardest time navigating around (terrain difficulty). But before we do that we should set up some traps. We can ago the thing while our friend stays hidden and peppers it with arrows.

>pic related
It's a snare trap. I'm hoping it could catch the hind legs, or the lower abdomen.

>>2583755
Got a visual aid for that?

>>2583791
Well we can't exactly fight this thing head on.

>>2576336

Read through the first thread, archived it before it slid. Keep up the good work OP.

http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/qstarchive/2532496/

>>2583799
>the stake trap
I imagine it as a wooden frame with spikes attached to it with a rope connected as well. When the rope is pulled the frame will be lifted and act as a spike wall. The angry sphinx runs into it and impales itself on the spikes and injures it.

>>2583814
That makes sense.

Alright
>plan
>build a stake trap and rope trap using the rope and neaby wood
>Phillip will hide in the trees and work the traps and take potshots using his bows
>You will approach the sleeping sphinx and attack it in it's sleep.
>You either wound it enough to make it charge you or you insult it enough that it chases you.
>You lure it into the woods and into the traps
>After its been sufficiently weakened, you beat its ass.

>>2583831
Do we get a bonus to sneak attacks since it's snoozing?
Can we stab the Javelins into the ground in the direct we want the beast to follow us? I'm hoping it will run into them in its blind rage.

>>2583834
>You get a free shot at the creature because it can't dodge in it's sleep.
>You have two spears, the iron spear and the bronze spear you had first.
>You also have your sword, your dagger, your shield, and your bow and javelins.
You can strike with any of these, but I recommend throwing a big spear because of the double damage bonus.

>>2583844
Right. Throw the iron spear.
I just want to set up a wall of Javelins.

>>2583844
Can Phillip fire an arrow as we throw the spear?

Consensus on the plan or any suggestions?

>>2583853
Yes.

>>2583855
Agree

>>2583933

Using your dagger and some tools that phillip brought you hack some thick tree limbs free and begin to asseble a sturdy spike trap. Using the rope you also construct a snare.

You instruct Phillip to remain in the thicket and work the traps while acting as range support, while you goad the beast into the forest, after piercing it with your best spear.

"Good luck. Avoid trying to fight it if it takes the air."

You grunt in affirmation, donning your armor and weapons you sneakily approach the edge of the wodds and creep to the beast as it dozes deeply at sundown. Upon closer inspection you register that its paws and mouth are dark with old blood and that the creature reeks of death.

The sphinx drools out of its almost human mouth as you stand at the optimal distance and raise your spear.

Aiming at the center of the beasts back, hopefully the tip will pierce and seer the spine of the sphinx.

>roll 3d8x2 for damage from spear
>roll 2d6 for damage from Phillips bow
>After this the sphinx will wake up and be super pissed. It will aggro almost immediately.

We'll end it here for tonight I'll come back around 2PM EST tomorrow. Have a nice night anons.

Rolled 1, 7, 3 = 11 (3d8)

>>2583966

Rolled 6, 5 = 11 (2d6)

>>2583966
Cats call it an over sized cat that needs to be neutered just to make sure it's agroed

>>2584043
damn why didn't I let you roll the 3d8 with rolls like that

>>2584047
It could have been worse. At least we did 33 damage. It should be now at 42 HP. That's around 5 HP more damage needed to be dealt before it can't fly.

Rolled 1, 6, 5 = 12 (3d8)

>>2583966

Rolled 4, 1 = 5 (2d6)

>>2583966
Honistlyi would have just got the fairy and then told every one at the town about it

Rolled 2 + 15 (1d100 + 15)

>11x2=22
>22+11=33
>75-33=42HP

Your throw connects solidly but you underestimated the resistance such a large creature would have to being pierced through, the spears tip fully penetrate's but you can already tell that it isn't enough. At the same time Phillip's arrow embeds itself near the neck of the sphinx.

In the span of time between both blows connecting the sphinx awakes and spasms as it gets up.

It spares no words of outrage, instead it roars like a lion and locks onto you.

>roll initiative

>1d100+10 vs 1d100+15

>>2584924
>sneaking up on a murder machine

Rolled 26 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>2584932

>>2585028
>36>17
>You get the first turn

what do you do?
>Attack with a weapon (1 or both actions)
>Grapple or athletics check (write in)
>run for the woods

>>2585040
>run for the woods
stick to the plan I guess

>>2585040
>run for the woods

>>2585040
>run for the woods

Shout insults back at it as we bolt.

>>2585048
>>2585073
>>2585088
>run for the woods

Before the beast can lunge you pivot and sprint into the woods. The beast is hot on your tail, but you need to make sure it will fall for the traps.

"You could probably catch me if you weren't so fat, you worthless shit eating excuse for a housecat!"

The deafening roar and tearing of underbrush signals that the insult worked. You continue to sprint until you reach the stake wall. You move around it and take postion behind the hidden trap, shield and spear raised.

The Sphinx reaches your position, rpping through the foliage, before lunging.

"Now!"

The rope grows taut and the stake wall rises.

>roll 5d4 for damage that the stake wall does

Rolled 1, 4, 4, 1, 4 = 14 (5d4)

>>2585104

>>2585128
>14 damage
>42-14=28HP

Crashing into the stake wall, the sphinx imaples itself on multiple stakes. Crushing the wall and tumblng across the ground you can hear the wings of the beast crunch.

This time the beast rises slowly, blood seeping into it's coat with your spear, the arrow and multiple wooden spikes still inside of it's flesh.

It's wing are limp and bent awkwardly. Froth escapes from its mouth and any intellgence it once possessed is now primal rage and bloodthirst.

>roll 1d100+20 vs 1d100+15 to avoid damage as Phillip catches the beast with the snare.

Rolled 75 + 20 (1d100 + 20)

>>2585148

Rolled 96 + 15 (1d100 + 15)

Rolled 2, 1 = 3 (2d4)

>>2585191
>>2585197
>111>95 2 degrees of success
>2d4 damage

>>2585207
>3-5=-2
>no damage. A claw grazes you mail but it doesn't harm you.

Once more the beast charges, and you backpeddal to avoid its claws and teeth. moving past the snare just as the beast is inside it, one of its paws swipes you, but scratches only the edge of your armor.

Then the snare closes around its backlegs, tripping it.

The beast is surprised and panics, flailing its body to escape.

>Its your turn again

What do you do?
>Attack with a weapon (1 or both actions)
>Grapple or athletics check (write in)

You have your bronze spear and shield in hand with your other weapons on your person.

>>2585214
stab with the spear twice

>>2585229
actually stay out of it's range throw spear and then javelins at it

>>2585214
>bash with shield then stab

>>2585214
Try to break it’s neck with our bare hand

I'll switch to javelin throws

>>2585214
Throw the other spear at it

>>2585214
javelin throws

Rolled 18, 30 + 5 = 53 (2d100 + 5)

>Throw spear and then a javelin

>roll 2 1d100+5 rolls beat 2d100+5

Rolled 30, 24 + 5 = 59 (2d100 + 5)

>>2585319

>>2585325
>spear hits with 2 degrees of success
>javelin misses

>roll 2d6x2 damage

Rolled 6, 1 = 7 (2d6)

>>2585331
Damn. Missed the second hit.

>>2585342
Dies Phillip get a shot?

Rolled 98, 97, 18, 57 + 15 = 285 (4d100 + 15)

>>2585342
6+1=7x2=14
>28-14=14HP
The beast is nearing death but now it free's itself from the trap and attack you.

>>2585347
He's holding onto the rope holding the sphinx for dear life, but the sphinx has just got itself free so he took a tumble.

Taking your spear you once more pierce the beast, its screams of rage now betray panic and fear. it is pouring blood all over the ground, its fur is matted and it begins to babble as well as roar.

You throw a javelin but the beast finally gets free of the snare and charges.

Drawing your sword you prepare for its suicidal attack.

>roll 4 1d100+20 against my 4d100+15 rolls

Rolled 86, 74, 47, 13 + 20 = 240 (4d100 + 20)

>>2585360
Oof. This is gonna get rough. Bring it you over grown pussy.
Any chance we can tame this thing?

Rolled 15 + 20 (1d100 + 20)

>>2585360
wait like im doing or like >>2585366 did?

>>2585366
It's not an animal it's a thinking being, and it's also a murderous sociopath with nothing resembling morality, so the question is more akin to why would you wish to tame or befriend it.

Rolled 24 + 20 (1d100 + 20)

>>2585360

>>2585369
Like you're doing but I accepted his roll because it was the only one at the time.

>>2585366
try to do one roll at a time and wait maybe 10 minutes before posting another.

>>2585373
>befriend
Nah I want to break it's nose, cut off its wings and blind it. That way it will be wholey dependent on us.

>>2585381
Rodger

>>2585382
What on earth do you want to use the sphinx for then, especially if you make it an invalid?

>>2585385
Sell it alive to some wizard or alchemist

>>2585389
That's actually pretty clever, Sphinx blood and wings would be useful to a sorcerer of some kind.

You coukd also bind it up and sacrifice it to Sol when you get to Argos at the main temple.

Rolled 15 + 20 (1d100 + 20)

>>2585360