DEC
22
Combat
Stirge #01
01
The first creature flew towards Tradden, its four bat-like wings flapping incessantly. A keen droning
issued from its mouth below a sharp and protruding nose.
It swept up at Tradden and darted straight at him, trying to grab the young fighter in strange tiny claws
and bite at his exposed flesh.
[Stirge #01: Bite]
[Primary Attack: 1d20+6: 23 vs Tradden’s AC (18)] - hits!
[Damage: 1d4+5: 9] and [Grabbed] and [Ongoing 5 damage whilst grabbed]
The bite struck home, piercing Tradden’s skin and drawing blood. Claws dug into his clothing as the
smell of blood cast about on the air.
Latched on with its bite, the stirge painfully continued to draw blood from Tradden’s wound.
DEC
22
Combat
Tradden Aversward
02
Tradden was not daft — he had quickly learned that any unusual creature in this land
was likely not going to rush towards him and compliment him on his unique Folk/Salsa fusion dancing
technique (although that was a shame, because he was really quite proud of it).
Accordingly, when the strange creature had starting powering through the air towards him he had
instinctively drawn his blades. He hadn’t been able to get them in place to block the many claws
that had then dived down at him, however, and he cried in pain as the four barbs dug into various
locations, those cries turning to a howl of rage as the bird-like monstrosity took a bite out of him as
well.
[Stirge #01: Bloodsuck]
[Damage: 5]
‘Grrrrrrrr! Right! Damn bird — seems to me I have you just where I want
you!’ he shouted at the head of the bird, trying and failing to land a headbutt at the same time.
‘You seem to have your hands full — let’s see who kills who first!’
With that, he looked to strike back, his hands essentially free and the underbelly of the creature an
obvious target.
[Sure Strike]
[Primary Attack vs Stirge #01: 1d20+11: 20] - hits!
[Damage: 1d8+3: 6] and [Marked]
The young fighter snarled with delight as he felt the blade strike home. ‘Gah, help me swat this
thing will you?’ he called out to Khalin.
DEC
22
Combat
Khalin Grundokri
03
‘Ah, another fine mess you’ve got me into!’ observed the dwarf as he sprung into
action.
’It’s not my fault, it’s not my fault!’ moaned back Tradden, avoiding a snapping
proboscis.
Khalin wound up his hammer for a swipe that would hopefully distract the fell creature from his
companion, or at the least give Tradden a better opportunity to fight back.
[Brash Assault]
[Primary Attack vs Stirge #01: 1d20+6: 23] - hits!
[Damage: 1d10+5: 8] and [Bloodied]
[Target can make free attack with Combat Advantage, if does then ally can make attack with Combat Advantage]
The stirge, distracted by Khalin’s blow, released its grip on Tradden and darted towards the dwarf.
[Stirge #01: Melee Basic Attack - Bite]
[Primary Attack: 1d20+6+2: 23 vs Khalin’s AC (19)] - hits!
[Damage: 1d4+5: 9] and [Grabbed] and [Ongoing 5 damage whilst grabbed]
The stirge latched onto the dwarf. Tradden took the opportunity to strike at the vile creature.
[Tradden: Melee Basic Attack - Frost Lomgsword]
[Primary Attack vs Stirge #01: 1d20+9+2: 30] - hits!
[Damage: 1d8+7: 15] and [Dead]
Before the creature could start to draw blood, Tradden cut it in two.
DEC
23
Combat
Tradden Aversward
05
‘Ha!’ exclaimed Tradden, watching the bits of sinewy wing and chitin falling to the floor whilst
circling his head around on his neck to get some feeling back into it.
He turned to face the second one, but couldn’t bat it away with his swords, he did manage to evade its
attack, however, and looked to return the favour, trying to distract the flying menace with one blade, and
hitting from the below with the other.
[Surprising Stab]
[Primary Attack vs Stirge #02’s Reflex: 1d20+9: 18] - hits!
[Damage: 4] and [Grants Combat Advantage] and [Marked]
[Secondary Attack vs Stirge #02: 1d20+9+2: 19] - hits!
[Damage: 2d6+4: 13] and [Bloodied]
Blood spewed out of the creature’s body as Tradden cut deeply into its flesh.
DEC
23
Combat
Khalin Grundokri
06
Khalin grinned as his comrade’s blades struck home. Their recent escapades had seen the duo starting to
function as a tightly drilled unit. Sure, practice and manoeuvers were the foundation with any battalion
large or small, but nothing could match real combat for honing the skills of battle.
The dwarf countered quickly while the monster was distracted, slamming his shield against the beast, again
trying to draw its attention and give Tradden a chance to follow up.
[Furious Smash]
[Primary Attack vs Stirge #02’s Fortitude: 1d20+6: 10] - misses!
‘Quickly, my boy, steel yourself and dispatch this abomination back to the hell it came from!’
Khalin shouted.
[Inspiring Word]
[Tradden spends a Healing Surge and regains 1d6+8: 10 hit points]
The cry gave Tradden some well needed confidence.
DEC
24
Combat
Tradden Aversward
08
The young fighter started to step to one side, circling slightly and assessing the right spot, and time to
strike.
Suddenly, he saw an opening…
[Melee Basic Attack - Frost Lomgsword]
[Primary Attack vs Stirge #02: 1d20+9+2: 13] - misses!
[Marked]
The blow would have been a mortal one, were it not for the fact that he lost his footing on a loose rock, and
his attempt at a Stirge Skewer failed miserably, the creature easily avoiding the blade.
DEC
24
Combat
Khalin Grundokri
09
The final creature was proving evasive. Khalin raised his shield to better protect them from its clawing
grasp, while attempting to deliver the elusive killing blow.
[Shielded Assault]
[Primary Attack vs Stirge #02: 1d20+6: 10] - misses!
[+2 AC to self and adjacent allies until end of next turn]
Khalin’s strike failed to make contact, however.
DEC
25
Combat
Tradden Aversward
11
‘This fight is going to last forever!’ thought Tradden to himself. He hefted his longsword to try
and land a solid blow.
[Sure Strike]
[Primary Attack vs Stirge #02: 1d20+11: 29] - hits!
[Damage: 1d8+3: 7] and [Dead]
‘Ha, ha!’ cried the young fighter, as the second flying thing went the same way as the
first — sliced in half, its bloated abdomen now spilling blood over the sparse grass
below. The edge of each of the two halves gleaming with the frosty residue left by the fighter’s
weapon.
DEC
25
Combat
Short Rest
XP
Healing Surges
Healing Surges are applied.
[Khalin spends ? healing surge (? left) to get to 31/31 hit points]
[Tradden spends ? healing surges (? left) to get to 32/32 hit points]
Encounter Powers
All encounter powers are recharged.
Milestones
No Milestones achieved.
Experience
Experience awarded.
[Khalin gains ? xp to reach ? xp]
[Tradden gains ? xp to reach ? xp]
Levelling
No characters ready to level up.
