{I believe Alizome's damage should be 4 higher as the +2 from Xarces' song would apply to both attacks]<br/><br/>The bard's performance would not cease, as even in the face of danger, in the face of certain death he would continue to put his voice to good use, to inspire and bring out the best in those allies around him. His uplifting melody filling the air, mixing with the beastile roars of the dinosaur as Alizome's blades sink into it's flesh. The snap of it's jaw's as it just narrowly avoids seizing her once more. Xarces was pleased to see that Aethon had come rushing in to heal the damaged elf beside him.  Seeing Jule's chucking a billhook at the creature, Linda's guards slashing away fearlessly at the beast, and Bellicious' magical attack all bringing hope of their victory. (We may be able to actually fell this creature...) he thinks to himself as he would also note that the once ferocious elasmosaurus who had nearly gobbled both he and Alizome up with ease, was now looking very worse for wear, almost pitiably so as it moans out in frustration when it's jaws clamp around nothing once more.<br/><br/>Though the actions of his allies served to raise his spirits, the reckless charge of Ulrik, combined with the increased efforts of the beast to climb atop the very ship on which they stand,  that tilts ever further with each passing wave, threatening to tip and send them all plummeting into the water at any moment. (If the beast does not intend to simply cut it's losses, then we have no choice but to end this as quickly as possible......) Xarces decides in that instant as he reaches to draw his sword. Knowing he should very well heal his wounds, the bard throws caution to the wind Ignoring his own wounds as blood pours from the holes in his clothing, the holes in his armor. Ignoring the fatigue that was onset upon him from the long sleepless night weathering the storm. Xarces lashes out in a forward arc with his longsword seeking to slice into the very neck which nearly claimed him as little more then a tasty treat mere moments ago.<br/><br/><br/><a class="postlink" href="http://orokos.com/roll/117905">Attack Roll</a>:<span style="text-decoration: underline">1d20+8</span><span style="font-weight: bold">16</span>1d20(8)+8(3bab+3strength+2 song +1mw -1fatigue) =hit<br/><br/><a class="postlink" href="http://orokos.com/roll/117906">Damage</a>:<span style="text-decoration: underline">1d8+4</span><span style="font-weight: bold">8</span>1d8(4) +4 (3 strength, +2 song, -1 fatigue) =8<br/><br/>[Move action to draw his blade, and step forward if need be.    standard action to attack ]