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[Axelhortsemchi]

Upon hearing nothing from the party, Leo decides that he needs to examine the nest more closely before returning. He pokes around the sticks to see if there's anything under them.

[url=http://roll.coyotecode.net/lookup.php?rollid=62492]Perception: 1D20 + 5 = [12]+5 = 17
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If he doesn't find anything, he lifts up the egg for a second, inspecting its base and seeing if there is anything beneath it.

[url=http://roll.coyotecode.net/lookup.php?rollid=62493]Perception: 1D20 + 5 = [20]+5 = 25
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Leo sees everything pertaining to the egg. He is one with the egg. He is the egg.
And then...

[url=http://roll.coyotecode.net/lookup.php?rollid=62494]Dexterity Check: 1D20 + 2 = [17]+2 = 19
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He gently puts the egg back down, presumably doing no damage to it. "There there, Eggetramus Baldwin IV, no one's going to hurt you. Guess I should get back to the party now."

 

[KittenMaster]

There is a bit of sparkle underneath some of the twigs... but when he touches the egg, a shadow waves over him.

he lifts up the egg for a second

<It would be at this moment that I would have you roll stealth or sleight of hand.

But you have already failed the roll.>

 

[Axelhortsemchi]

Leo looks up at whatever is casting the shadow. "You're not hear to kidnap Eggetramus, are you?"

 

[KittenMaster]

The shadow dashes over him again.

 

[Axelhortsemchi]

Given the lack of response, Leo assumes that the shadow isn't after Eggetramus. Satisfied, he'll go for the shiny thing he saw in the twigs, with a hint of discretion, and try to head back to the party.

[url=http://roll.coyotecode.net/lookup.php?rollid=62495]Sleight of Hand: 1D20 + 5 = [15]+5 = 20
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[KittenMaster]

CMB roll to initiate grapple (1d20+10=22)

Suddenly, a pair of talons darts in to swipe away the intruder.

 

[Axelhortsemchi]

((That doesn't beat Tiberious's CMD))

With the shiny thing in hand, Leo dodges a pair of talons. He will then make his exit from the nest, hoping to get the monster in an environment more favorable to fight in if it pursues.

 

[KittenMaster]

<Doesn't it meet it? CMD was 22 on your sheet flatfooted, last I checked.>

 

[Axelhortsemchi]

((Oh! I forgot about being flatfooted. Doesn't tie go to the defender though?))

 

[KittenMaster]

<Ties go to the character rolling CMB, as far as I know.>

 

[Axelhortsemchi]

((Wait. Now that I think about it, it doesn't matter. His shield wasn't out, so his FCMD would be 21. The grapple hit.))

 

[Axelhortsemchi]

Hoping to escape the giant bird's grasp before it can fling him from the nest, Tiberious launches into action and attempts to force it to release it' grip.

"Unhand me, fiend! Don't be so violent in front of Eggetramus!"

[url=http://roll.coyotecode.net/lookup.php?rollid=62497]Perform (Act): 1D20 + 18 = [10]+18 = 28
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[url=http://roll.coyotecode.net/lookup.php?rollid=62498]CMB Check: 1D20 + 15 = [8]+15 = 23
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[KittenMaster]

<Let us step back and roll initiative before this turns into a back and forth where other characters aren't contributing. You can do that as your first turn action if you wish.>

1d20+2=14

What is now very apparently a giant eagle has the brave warrior in its grasp, carrying him the best it can in mid-air, though it is limited by the rope.

 

[Axelhortsemchi]

[url=http://roll.coyotecode.net/lookup.php?rollid=62499]Initiative: 1D20 + 2 = [17]+2 = 19[/url]

As the giant eagle comes into the party's sight, Tiberious is attempting to escape its grasp.

 

[Mike M]

Dreadstone Initiative check:  1d20+2=22

((Well there's that...))

Dreadstone unslings his bow and nocks an arrow. "What did I just get done sayin'?"

((Hm, there's a penalty for trying to hit an enemy while grappling if I don't have the improved precise aim feat, right?))

 

[KittenMaster]

<I think so, though double check on that for me.

I am going to fall asleep soon so plenty of time to roll init.>

 

[ThLunarian]

Alf Initiative, Lady Initiative (1d20+2=11, 1d20+3=13)

((No flavor text or actions for me until it's my turn))

 

[DeadPhoenix]

((Just had to go play dark souls 2 after that last post... missed that chance to do the one thing my class is good at. making skill checks to accomplish something that will in no way actually help the group.))

Init: (1d20+6=10)

 

[Azih]

init pterodactyl: 1D20+6 = [9]+6 = 15

 

[KittenMaster]

<At this point it'll be easier to ask who isn't playing Dark Souls 2.>

 

[Axelhortsemchi]

((Well, I'm not playing it this very moment. Does that count for anything?))

 

[Azih]

((Seems like precise shot is all that is required http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2jv4t?Firing-ranged-weapons-into-a-grapple ))

 

[ThLunarian]

((I hjaven't played a video game that's come out in the past two years since 2012. And that was Skyrim.

I have been playing Metroid Prime though.

Also I'm al ittle drunk))

 

[Axelhortsemchi]

((Drunk campaigning is best campaigning. At least until you get too drunk to play.))

 

[Azih]

((I'm playing assassins creed brotherhood very slowly. Woo steam sale bargain bin pc gaming ))

 

[ThLunarian]

(((It's a good thing I was never drunk while I posted as DM of the last game. You guys might have had to fight like... pink elephants and stuff___))

 

[KittenMaster]

<Muun's life would have been hell.>

 

[Axelhortsemchi]

((Last time I got drunk while DMing, I had the party kill a Succubus that was not-so-subtlely designed after an ex, and told them they basically had a blank check on items for the night. Luckily, they didn't take advantage of that.))

 

[Mike M]

<At this point it'll be easier to ask who isn't playing Dark Souls 2.>

((Me.

Hopefully my wife takes a hint about what to get me for Father's Day))

 

[Jackben]

((DS2 Jackben: Just finally beat the final challenge of a certain cavernous covenant that had me raging for a while.))

1d20+7=22

Watching in shock as Tiberius clumsily clambers onto the tree hanging over the cliff, Niko's eyes widen even further as the giant flying creature swoops through the air to pluck him from its nest. ((btw did the rope attached to him snap?)) "Chief, looks like this mission was just meant to be a big game hunt!" Adrenaline speeding through his body, the sorcerer takes advantage and powers up the rest of the party by casting Haste on those still on the ground.

"Don't let him get away!"

 

[KittenMaster]

Initiative

Dreadstone
Niko
Tiberius
Stricia
Giant Eagle
Lady
Alf
Draco
Gnaw (you forgot to roll for him, so I set his initiative to zero. Not like it matters for this battle.)

<Yes, the rope is still intact.>

 

[Azih]

((The egg is still in the nest right?))

 

[KittenMaster]

<Yes.>

 

[Azih]

((Hrm... And Leo and the eagle are over ground or over the cliff?))

 

[KittenMaster]

<They are over the nest.>

 

[Azih]

((Thanks ))

 

[Mike M]

((Figured Gnaw would be useless, so I didn't roll him. Bird within 30ft of Dreadstone?))

 

[KittenMaster]

<Sure. Next time go ahead and roll before asking about point blank shot, and just add the bonuses after I confirm it.>

 

[Mike M]

"Confound it... Leo! Don't move!"

Dreadstone draws his aim on the flapping form of the giant eagle and attempts to knock it from the sky.

Attack 1 vs Bird:  1d20+13+1(Point Blank)-2(Rapid Shot)=24
Damage:  2d8+10+2(Point Blank + Manyshot)=24

Rapid shot: 1d20+13+1(Point Blank-2(Rapid Shot)=32
Confirming crit:  1d20+13+1-2=27
Damage:  1d8+5+1=7
Bonus crit damage:  2d8+10+2=19

Attack 2:  1d20+8+1(Point Blank)-2(Rapid Shot)=19
Damage:  1d8+5+1=12

 

[Axelhortsemchi]

As the arrows come whizzing towards the bird, Tiberious shouts back "That shouldn't be a problem, Deadstone!"

 

[KittenMaster]

Almost immediately the giant eagle is shot down, taken by the grips of gravity and pulled into its own home, causing the entire tree to collapse and its contents crushed.

Nearly brought along to share the fate, Tiberius is suddenly yanked from the deadened grasp of the monstrous bird, and is soon pulled to the cliff side by the rope.

 

[Axelhortsemchi]

((Does Tiberious still have the shiny thing?))

 

[KittenMaster]

<I never gave him a chance to grab him since he went straight to touching the egg int he same post.>

 

[Axelhortsemchi]

((Ok, wasn't sure. I kind of intended for him to act on what he saw in the sticks before moving on to the egg, but that was bad post writing on my part, so hopefully the item wasn't important.))

 

[Azih]

((Nice shot, but the loot ))

Stricia quickly moves to pull Leo up.

 

[Axelhortsemchi]

As the bird crashes down, Tiberious shouts "EGGETRAMUS NOOOOOO!!"

After getting pulled back up the cliff, Leo looks forlorn. "There was something shiny in the nest, but it went crashing away with that giant bird. Damn... if you'll excuse me, I need to make a grave for Eggetramus Baldwin IV."

Leo then takes a few minutes to throw together a makeshift grave for the egg.

 

[Jackben]

Niko just shakes his head in disappointment as the majestic eagle crashes into the nest and goes tumbling unceremoniously down the cliff taking the nest and treasure along with it. "Okay. Well I guess the kingdom is safe from giant birds for the time being. Shall we?" He gestures back toward the forest.

 

[KittenMaster]

<You guys can either go north to continue scouring the perimeter of the island (NOT a dead end), or you can head into the forest east.>

 

[ThLunarian]

Alf allows Tiberious enough time to mourn the loss of the egg (even though it doesn't make sense to him), then nods decisively when Nico speaks. "Yes. We ought move along. East into the forest. Keep eyes sharp."

 

[Axelhortsemchi]

After taking a minute to regain his composure and pouring out some of the excess seawater he carried along onto the grave, Leo agrees with Alf and Niko, thinking the forest is probably where they should be going now.