Torinn stands, then charges the outrider with a vicious blow. It still seems to be quite in the fight, however.

Torinn stands, and his charge allows him to use a melee basic attack, which hits for 14 damage.

Initiative
Bloodspire Outrider (Enemy): 24
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 17
Gourmert Goldsmith (Ally): 12
Michael Silversteel (Hideiling): 7
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): 7-1
Sureiya (anon-kun): 7-2
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 7-3

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (M-26) 41/44 HP, concealment (Shadow walk), Darkspiral aura 2
Michael Silversteel (Hideiling): (Q-28) 4/40 HP (Bloodied), can deal fire damage
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (N-27) 21/34 HP
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (P-26) 24/46 HP, prone
Sureiya (Anonkun): (S-25) 31/45 HP, can deal fire damage, +2 to all defenses
Celestial Steed (Astaroth): (L/M-21/22) 13/23 HP
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (Not Present)
Elemental Spirit (Bernkastel): (M-18)

Allies
Gourmert Goldsmith (Ally): (G-36), Total defense

Enemies
Bloodspire Outrider: (Q-27), -178 HP (Bloodied), Sureiya's Quarry, granting combat advantage, Michael's allies add +3 to their damage on attacks against this enemy, vulnerable 5 fire, +4 to attack rolls with CA instead of +2
"Lunchbox": (P/Q/R-24/25/26) -144 HP (Bloodied) INCAPACITATED

Notes
As per the rules of mounted combat, keep in mind the outrider and his mount share the mount's space as long as he's mounted. You can attack the outrider as long as you have range to its mount.
You cannot shift if you are adjacent to Lunchbox while the outrider is mounted.
While grabbed by the chains that bind, you will be dragged along with Lunchbox as it moves, taking 2 damage for every square moved. You also cannot stand from prone.

Blood everywhere.

Spirit Boon: Spirit companion to Q-25.
Minor action: Healing Spirit, have Michael spend surge and give Torinn the 1d6. http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3064496/
Move action: Escape from warlock to Q-23, spirit companion to R-25.
Standard action: Spirit Infusion for Sureiya - have him Spirit's Step into melee range for the attack.

The psionic shaman's spirit companion reappears to attend to its healing duties before infusing itself into the ranger to grant him an extra attack.

Bernkastel's healing spirit allows Torinn to regain 5 hit points and Michael spends a surge to regain 13 hit points.
Bernkastel's spirit infusion allows Sureiya to make a melee basic attack with a +2 attack bonus and a +4 power bonus to damage.

Initiative
Bloodspire Outrider (Enemy): 24
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 17
Gourmert Goldsmith (Ally): 12
Michael Silversteel (Hideiling): 7
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): 7-1
Sureiya (anon-kun): 7-2
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 7-3

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (M-26) 41/44 HP, concealment (Shadow walk), Darkspiral aura 2
Michael Silversteel (Hideiling): (Q-28) 17/40 HP (Bloodied), can deal fire damage
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (Q-23) 21/34 HP
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (P-26) 29/46 HP, prone
Sureiya (Anonkun): (R-26) 31/45 HP, can deal fire damage, +2 to all defenses
Celestial Steed (Astaroth): (L/M-21/22) 13/23 HP
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (R-25)
Elemental Spirit (Bernkastel): (M-18)

Allies
Gourmert Goldsmith (Ally): (G-36), Total defense

Enemies
Bloodspire Outrider: (Q-27), -178 HP (Bloodied), Sureiya's Quarry, granting combat advantage, Michael's allies add +3 to their damage on attacks against this enemy, vulnerable 5 fire, +4 to attack rolls with CA instead of +2
"Lunchbox": (P/Q/R-24/25/26) -144 HP (Bloodied) INCAPACITATED

Notes
As per the rules of mounted combat, keep in mind the outrider and his mount share the mount's space as long as he's mounted. You can attack the outrider as long as you have range to its mount.
You cannot shift if you are adjacent to Lunchbox while the outrider is mounted.
While grabbed by the chains that bind, you will be dragged along with Lunchbox as it moves, taking 2 damage for every square moved. You also cannot stand from prone.

Still having his weapon endowed in flames, and moving because of the spirit influence, Sureiya shifts to the orc and attack him without thinking too much about it.
Move to R-27
Basic Attack against the rider: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3064530/

"Stop havin' a temper tantrum before I have ta' put ya in time out!" The warlord says while trying to do enough to knock the rider out.


Minor:Inspiring word on self
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3065316/
Move:(It says he's granting combat advantage, but if he's not to me, I can just have a shift to P-28 or R-28)

Standard Action:BIntuitive Strike (nonlethal if it hits/is capable of killing)
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3065317/

Michael's skillful strike keeps the outrider's weak points exposed, though it remains in the fight.

Michael's inspiring word allows him to spend a surge and regain 20 hit points.
Michael's intuitive strike hits the bloodspire outrider for 10 fire damage. His allies gain a +4 bonus to attack rolls with combat advantage instead of the normal +2 until the start of his next turn[/b].

Initiative
Bloodspire Outrider (Enemy): 24
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 17
Gourmert Goldsmith (Ally): 12
Michael Silversteel (Hideiling): 7
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): 7-1
Sureiya (anon-kun): 7-2
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 7-3

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (M-26) 41/44 HP, concealment (Shadow walk), Darkspiral aura 2
Michael Silversteel (Hideiling): (P-28) 37/40 HP
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (Q-23) 21/34 HP
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (P-26) 29/46 HP
Sureiya (Anonkun): (R-26) 31/45 HP, +2 to all defenses
Celestial Steed (Astaroth): (L/M-21/22) 13/23 HP
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (R-25)
Elemental Spirit (Bernkastel): (M-18)

Allies
Gourmert Goldsmith (Ally): (G-36), Total defense

Enemies
Bloodspire Outrider: (Q-27), -190 HP (Bloodied), Sureiya's Quarry, +4 to attack rolls with CA instead of +2, Cursed (Myn)
"Lunchbox": (P/Q/R-24/25/26) -144 HP (Bloodied) INCAPACITATED

Notes
As per the rules of mounted combat, keep in mind the outrider and his mount share the mount's space as long as he's mounted. You can attack the outrider as long as you have range to its mount.
You cannot shift if you are adjacent to Lunchbox while the outrider is mounted.
While grabbed by the chains that bind, you will be dragged along with Lunchbox as it moves, taking 2 damage for every square moved. You also cannot stand from prone.

No time for love
Standard action: Twin strike against the rider.
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3065418/

Sureiya turns his bastard swords on his foe, and connects twice, continuing to wear down at the outrider's vitality. He still looks quite ready to fight, though.

Sureiya's twin strike hits the bloodspire outrider twice for 16 damage total. Quarry damage: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3065471/

Initiative
Bloodspire Outrider (Enemy): 24
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 17
Gourmert Goldsmith (Ally): 12
Michael Silversteel (Hideiling): 7
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): 7-1
Sureiya (anon-kun): 7-2
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 7-3

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (M-26) 41/44 HP, concealment (Shadow walk), Darkspiral aura 2
Michael Silversteel (Hideiling): (P-28) 37/40 HP
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (Q-23) 21/34 HP
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (P-26) 29/46 HP, prone
Sureiya (Anonkun): (R-26) 31/45 HP, +2 to all defenses
Celestial Steed (Astaroth): (L/M-21/22) 13/23 HP
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (R-25)
Elemental Spirit (Bernkastel): (M-18)

Allies
Gourmert Goldsmith (Ally): (G-36), Total defense

Enemies
Bloodspire Outrider: (Q-27), -206 HP (Bloodied), Sureiya's Quarry, +4 to attack rolls with CA instead of +2, Cursed (Myn)
"Lunchbox": (P/Q/R-24/25/26) -144 HP (Bloodied) INCAPACITATED

Notes
As per the rules of mounted combat, keep in mind the outrider and his mount share the mount's space as long as he's mounted. You can attack the outrider as long as you have range to its mount.
You cannot shift if you are adjacent to Lunchbox while the outrider is mounted.
While grabbed by the chains that bind, you will be dragged along with Lunchbox as it moves, taking 2 damage for every square moved. You also cannot stand from prone.

>>3131


Wondering why the enemy hasn't died yet, Myn attempts to manipulate fate to assist with his attack, but tragically fails to do so.

Move action: Move to M-29.
Minor action: Cast Fey Bargain.
Standard action: Cast Eldritch Blast against Bloodspire Outrider.

Attack roll:http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3065608/

Myn repositions himself, but finds the outrider too quick to hit with an eldritch blast. The orc faces Torinn's radiance again as it levels a pair of angry axe-strikes at Sureiya, both of which fail to connect. The outrider snarls and gnashes his teeth in frustration.

Myn uses fey bargain, and misses with eldritch blast.
The bloodspire outrider uses double attack to attack Sureiya twice. Its waraxe misses Sureiya twice (thanks to a combination of Predator Hide and Defender Aura). It takes 7 damage from Torinn's righteous radiance.

Initiative
Bloodspire Outrider (Enemy): 24
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 17
Gourmert Goldsmith (Ally): 12
Michael Silversteel (Hideiling): 7
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): 7-1
Sureiya (anon-kun): 7-2
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 7-3

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (M-29) 41/44 HP, concealment (Shadow walk), Darkspiral aura 2
Michael Silversteel (Hideiling): (P-28) 37/40 HP
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (Q-23) 21/34 HP
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (P-26) 29/46 HP, prone
Sureiya (Anonkun): (R-26) 31/45 HP
Celestial Steed (Astaroth): (L/M-21/22) 13/23 HP
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (R-25)
Elemental Spirit (Bernkastel): (M-18)

Allies
Gourmert Goldsmith (Ally): (G-36), Total defense

Enemies
Bloodspire Outrider: (Q-27), -213 HP (Bloodied), Sureiya's Quarry, +4 to attack rolls with CA instead of +2, Cursed (Myn)
"Lunchbox": (P/Q/R-24/25/26) -144 HP (Bloodied) INCAPACITATED

Notes
As per the rules of mounted combat, keep in mind the outrider and his mount share the mount's space as long as he's mounted. You can attack the outrider as long as you have range to its mount.
You cannot shift if you are adjacent to Lunchbox while the outrider is mounted.
While grabbed by the chains that bind, you will be dragged along with Lunchbox as it moves, taking 2 damage for every square moved. You also cannot stand from prone.

>>3136
Frustrated, Torinn lets out a shrill whistle. The celestial steed is ordered to circle around before Torinn aims with a precise slash.
Two Minor actions : Have mount move to R/S 28/29 without provoking OAs
Standard action : Valiant Strike
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3065651/ (17, 6)

Though the mount provides a crucial flank for Torinn, his swing is wide and doesn't really pose a significant threat to the outrider's life.

Gourmert cautiously looks out from his defensive position at the battle, and decides to remain as far away as possible. The fact that the behemoth is still alive may be a bit off-putting for him...

Torinn's valiant strike misses the bloodspire outrider.
Gourmert Goldsmith uses total defense.

Initiative
Bloodspire Outrider (Enemy): 24
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 17
Gourmert Goldsmith (Ally): 12
Michael Silversteel (Hideiling): 7
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): 7-1
Sureiya (anon-kun): 7-2
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 7-3

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (M-29) 41/44 HP, concealment (Shadow walk), Darkspiral aura 2
Michael Silversteel (Hideiling): (P-28) 37/40 HP
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (Q-23) 21/34 HP
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (P-26) 29/46 HP, prone
Sureiya (Anonkun): (R-26) 31/45 HP
Celestial Steed (Astaroth): (R/S-28/29) 13/23 HP
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (R-25)
Elemental Spirit (Bernkastel): (M-18)

Allies
Gourmert Goldsmith (Ally): (G-36), Total defense

Enemies
Bloodspire Outrider: (Q-27), -213 HP (Bloodied), Sureiya's Quarry, Cursed (Myn)
"Lunchbox": (P/Q/R-24/25/26) -144 HP (Bloodied) INCAPACITATED

Notes
As per the rules of mounted combat, keep in mind the outrider and his mount share the mount's space as long as he's mounted. You can attack the outrider as long as you have range to its mount.
You cannot shift if you are adjacent to Lunchbox while the outrider is mounted.
While grabbed by the chains that bind, you will be dragged along with Lunchbox as it moves, taking 2 damage for every square moved. You also cannot stand from prone.

>>3138

Intuitive Strike
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3065662/(1 from critting him? Y u do dis diceroller)

Michael's aim is true, and he continues to grant his allies a greater advantage in taking down this foe. The outrider is looking pretty close to finished now.

Michael's intuitive strike hits the bloodspire outrider for 9 damage. Also adding 1 damage from enhancement to damage forgotten earlier. His allies continue to gain a +4 bonus to attacks with combat advantage instead of the normal +2.

Initiative
Bloodspire Outrider (Enemy): 24
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 17
Gourmert Goldsmith (Ally): 12
Michael Silversteel (Hideiling): 7
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): 7-1
Sureiya (anon-kun): 7-2
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 7-3

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (M-29) 41/44 HP, concealment (Shadow walk), Darkspiral aura 2
Michael Silversteel (Hideiling): (P-28) 37/40 HP
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (Q-23) 21/34 HP
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (P-26) 29/46 HP, prone
Sureiya (Anonkun): (R-26) 31/45 HP
Celestial Steed (Astaroth): (R/S-28/29) 13/23 HP
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (R-25)
Elemental Spirit (Bernkastel): (M-18)

Allies
Gourmert Goldsmith (Ally): (G-36), Total defense

Enemies
Bloodspire Outrider: (Q-27), -223 HP (Bloodied), Sureiya's Quarry, Cursed (Myn), Michael's allies gain +4 to attacks with CA instead of +2
"Lunchbox": (P/Q/R-24/25/26) -144 HP (Bloodied) INCAPACITATED

Notes
As per the rules of mounted combat, keep in mind the outrider and his mount share the mount's space as long as he's mounted. You can attack the outrider as long as you have range to its mount.
You cannot shift if you are adjacent to Lunchbox while the outrider is mounted.
While grabbed by the chains that bind, you will be dragged along with Lunchbox as it moves, taking 2 damage for every square moved. You also cannot stand from prone.

"We shouldn't kill him."

Spirit boon: Spirit companion to R-27.
Standard action: Spirit Infusion for Sureiya, and have the horse shift 1 square. Whether it's to the north or the west is up to Torinn.

If the orc lives, I'll take the other actions.

>>3140
The celestial steed snorts, taking up position beside the warlord.
Steed shifts north.

With the spirit empowering him, Sureiya swings the flat of his blade and smacks the outrider hard in the head. The orc staggers, groans, and collapses in a heap, clearly unconscious.

Bernkastel uses spirit infusion. Sureiya's melee basic attack hits the bloodspire outrider for 17 damage, which INCAPACITATES it.

Initiative
Bloodspire Outrider (Enemy): 24
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 17
Gourmert Goldsmith (Ally): 12
Michael Silversteel (Hideiling): 7
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): 7-1
Sureiya (anon-kun): 7-2
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 7-3

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (M-29) 41/44 HP, concealment (Shadow walk), Darkspiral aura 3
Michael Silversteel (Hideiling): (P-28) 37/40 HP
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (Q-23) 21/34 HP
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (P-26) 29/46 HP, prone
Sureiya (Anonkun): (R-26) 31/45 HP
Celestial Steed (Astaroth): (Q/R-28/29) 13/23 HP
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (R-25)
Elemental Spirit (Bernkastel): (M-18)

Allies
Gourmert Goldsmith (Ally): (G-36), Total defense

Enemies
Bloodspire Outrider: (Q-27), -240 HP (Bloodied), Sureiya's Quarry, Michael's allies gain +4 to attacks with CA instead of +2 INCAPACITATED
"Lunchbox": (P/Q/R-24/25/26) -144 HP (Bloodied) INCAPACITATED

Notes
As per the rules of mounted combat, keep in mind the outrider and his mount share the mount's space as long as he's mounted. You can attack the outrider as long as you have range to its mount.
You cannot shift if you are adjacent to Lunchbox while the outrider is mounted.
While grabbed by the chains that bind, you will be dragged along with Lunchbox as it moves, taking 2 damage for every square moved. You also cannot stand from prone.

Encounter cleared!

XP Earned: 450/person
Expected XP Total: 5318/5500

Healing Surges Spent
Torinn: 2
Michael: 2
Sureiya: 1
Myn: 0
Bernkastel: 0

Regaining his consciousness, Sureiya let his body fall from tiredness. He doesn't seem to care about sharing the ground with the unconscious mount and his rider.
"That guy was tough ... and that beast ... I like it."

With the orc felled, Torinn puts away his gear. He walks over and pats the horse for doing a good job, then returns his attention to the orc.

"Could somebody revive him? I wish to have a little talk with our assailant."

After removing the equipment from the orc, Sureiya takes the iron chains and strongly tie the rider.
"Sure let me take a check."
"... This is a bit more serious than I thought."

Lunchbox? Well-trained and maybe unique ... I like it, too.

I climb on top of the mount, determine how saddles, reins etc work.

Sometime before it wakes up, if such a device isn't in place already, use Minor Creation to craft a mask with removable flaps to cover its eyes and ears. Reproduce it on the mount whenever it runs out.

>>3161
You're very unfamiliar with this kind of thing. There are straps and chains and such everywhere...

Make an Insight check. Hard DC.

Insight aid another for "Rikafukastel-tan":http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3067982/

>>3162
"...Is there anyone knowledgeable about behemoth saddles?"

http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3067989/

>>3165
"Bernkastel," you THINK you can strap yourself into this saddle and be rather secure on the beast's back.

...It's rather uncomfortable. Perhaps the saddle was designed with an armored rider in mind?

Gourmert cautiously moves a bit closer to the party, but keeps his distance once he realizes the behemoth is still alive. "Ergh, hey, izzit o'er? Ah'd like tae get movin' as soon as we kin, tha thing's quite intinimidatin'..."

>>3167
Torinn wanted to say no. That he had to tell that orc why he was so mad. That he had to make that orc repent in some way. That he had to punish it for what happened to him. But there were more important things to do than linger around and berate a fallen foe.

"Coming."

Torinn gets back on his noble steed and hurries onto the boat, calling out to the others.

"Leave them. We have important work to do."
Move over and get back on the horse
Move to J/K 35/36

"Oh ... whatever. Lunchbox, take care of that bastard"
Return to the boat

"...You're just leaving him in the wild, restrained and unconscious?"

Dismount.

>>3173
"He'll wake up soon enough and can break free not long after. It's not like anybody'd attack them with 'Lunchbox' sleeping nearby."

>>3174
"Can you guarantee all of those things?"

>>3175
"If you're worried, wake him now."

"...Alright."
"All of this hassle just to wake him in the end, well it can't be helped."
Sureiya quickly untie the orc.
"You, Rider. Wake up.
You should be dead by now, but our party is too bland to kill a thinking being. So you should leave now."

The orc isn't responding. Perhaps you beat him up too much?

To get the orc conscious again within short order, a Heal check DC 10 is required.

Michael is glad that they could finish this battle without killing the rider or his mount. He can't help but chuckle at some of his allies thinking about trying to tame it and take it with us, and has a few choice words for the rider if he manages to wake up before they depart again.

>>3179
"Do you refuse to cling on the life you have been gifted with? How shameless."
Heal check: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3068962/

The shaman watches from a few steps away, the outrider's armor and weapon in hand.

With a start, the ranger's first aid allows the outrider to revive itself. He immediately sits up, then snarls and spits on the ground. "So," he comments, after a few moments, "What now?!"

Gourmert looks a bit more ready to go than before.

"You are free to go now. We won't return you your weapon, but you can take your mount and go home.
Take care of lunchbox, he will be fine."

>>3189
"Ye might wanna control yer temper a little as well. If I hear about ye causin' too much trouble somehow and we run into ye again, don't expect us ta be so kind next time. Take care of that fine mount of yers as well."

"Psh, I don't care much about your judgments, folks," the outrider replies, standing up shakily, and stumbling over to "Lunchbox." "But I know when I'm beat. Whatever."

Sureiya firmly watch both of them until they leave.

The orc looks over his mount for a few moments, then turns a glare back towards you. "Grr. Could be a while before he's ready to ride again. You hangin' around?"

Sureiya totally forgot about the mount condition ... so he tries to avoid that matter.
"Well, we are leaving as well, but you better stop attacking adventurers you hear me!

>>3206
The orc snarls back at that, "I don't answer to you maggots!"

Then Sureiya walk to the boat, and suggest to his comrades to do the same.

>>3210
Michael walks to the boat and plants his banner upon it, ready to leave.

The group gathers on the magic raft, and Torinn's steed barely manages to fit on the rear end of it. The next few days of your journey pass without incident, except that the temperature begins to drop sharply, and you start seeing snow here and there as you continue your journey northward. By the time you near your destination, you can see snow-tipped peaks in the distance, and the ground beneath your feet is mostly devoid of plant life, except for the most hardy of trees and shrubbery.

Followup post to follow, in a new thread.