Talneth swore in Undercommon, the blow almost knocking him off-balance. But then he heard the music. It was a familiar tune; Nelynda had often been ordered by her mistress to play for House Despana's soldiers during battle. The Drow's black lips stretched into a smile. "Bad decision, stupid beast," he said under his breath, dropping into a low crouch. Then he burst into smooth, graceful motion, leaping into a roll as he drew his blades that brought him face to face with the monster, across from the Elf.<br/><br/>His smile turned to a grin as his blades burst into flame.<br/><br/>Talneth unleashed a dizzying flurry of blows with sword and dagger, striking repeatedly at the troll's thighs, knees, and stomach. He attacked with the measured caution of a predator harrying much larger prey before going in for the kill, keeping his blades in somewhat close, while his knees were bent and his weight rested on the balls of his feet, allowing him to quickly dodge away if necessary as his blades rolled through thrust and cut in small circles.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Status: 23 HP, AC 23 (see below)<br/><br/>Actions:<br/>Swift: Initiate Burning Blade (1d6+3 fire damage on attacks)<br/>Move: Tumble up in front of the troll, flanking with Nelynda. (No roll required; +14 on Tumble checks)<br/>Standard: Initiate Wolf Fang Strike (attack with each weapon at -2 penalty. Does not stack with normal TWF penalties).<br/><br/>Attack breakdown: 10 (base) -2 (TWF) -4 (Combat Expertise; trade -4 on attacks for +4 to AC), +2 (flanking) +5 (Inspire Courage) = +11 total.<br/><br/>Dagger Attack: At 2011-09-29 17:59:39, Talneth (uid: 28142) rolls: 1d20a11 Result: 26 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=31934)<br/>Short Sword Attack: At 2011-09-29 18:00:42, Talneth (uid: 28142) rolls: 1d20a11 Result: 29 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=31935)<br/><br/>Assuming two hits. Damage Breakdown:<br/><br/>Dagger: 1d4+(4d6+6(Sneak Attack))+(1d6+3(Burning Blade))+6(Shadow Blade/Enhancement)+5(Inspire Courage) = 1d4 + 5d6 + 14. Result: 36 damage.<br/>Short Sword: 1d4+(4d6+6(Sneak Attack))+(1d6+3(Burning Blade))+6(Shadow Blade/Enhancement)+5(Inspire Courage) = 6d6 + 14. Result: 33 damage.<br/>Total Damage: 69. Fire Damage, if necessary, can probably be called at 13.<br/><br/>At 2011-09-29 18:05:17, Talneth (uid: 28142) rolls: 1d4 Result: 4 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=31936)<br/>At 2011-09-29 18:06:25, Talneth (uid: 28142) rolls: 5d6a14 Result: 32 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=31937)<br/>At 2011-09-29 18:07:14, Talneth (uid: 28142) rolls: 6d6a14 Result: 33 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=31938)</div></div>