City of Nine Stars -- City of Twilight (Inactive)

Game Master therealthom

Akorian's mace...

It's a morningstar, actually. A good Henderthane knows his weapons... ;-)

Whitechin spews a stream of curses that follow Raven in his retreat. The goblin chief takes advantage of the elf's flight to move in on Marius.
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11 ... damage 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10

Horde later.

Lost my post for the horde.

2 on Zara. 2 on Waif. 2 on dog squad. three on Raven.

I remember one hit on Raven 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 hp
Crit confirm 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16 .. damage 1d4 ⇒ 1

Marius

Marius ignore whitechin for the nonce concentrating on taking down the big goblin

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

Despite the blood pooling on the floor at his feet, Marius' foe fights with agility, dodging the man's thrusts, and surprising strength in a goblin, even one this big. Whitechin shouts commands in goblin and Marius' opponent backs away carefully toward the dais on the far side of the room. Withdrawal action. No AoO.

Marius can see broken and missing teeth in Whitechin's grin as the goblin chief steps squarely in front of him. "You and me, man."

Waifrin, then begin round 4

Round 4:
Raven, 26
Big goblin 2, 24 (retreated to dais)
Zara, 23
Drummer,18
Akorian 17
Whitechin ,16
Goblin horde , 15
Marius, 10
Big goblin 1,9 (Akorian)
Waifrin, 7

Marius makes a quick motion with his swords.."Come on then ..Goblin"

Forgot to attack Akorian.

The big goblin from the basementcuts at the cleric's legs.

Longsword, 2 handed 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22 .. damage 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Barely able to stand, Raven moves back away from the goblins, all the while keeping his rapier held in front of him to discourage any who would try to attack him.

Withdrawal action, though not entirely certain what our positions are exactly.

Waifrin, round 3 action?

Sorry! Missed my queue!

Waifrin moves to cut down the pesky goblin between her and Zara (already injured):

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2

It's unlikely anyone's actions at the top of round 6 will change Akorian's, so here's his next move...

Grimacing from the double blow of absorbing the goblin's attack as well as Zarabeta's wound, Akorian tries to finish his opponent quickly, swinging once more for the big goblin's head.

Melee attack with morningstar... 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
Damage, if applicable... 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Waifrin is unable to reduce the numbers of Zarabeta's attackers.

Raven retreats.

The big goblin has complete his retreat to the dais. He pulls a vial from his belt, drains its contents, grimaces, and flinches. Then he straightens and swings his sword, testing its heft, and seemingly much refreshed.

Zara's up.

The beat goes on.

Akorian's morning star crashes through the goblin's guard and crunches heavily into his chest. He grunts and falls back a step or two. His breathing suddenly shallow.

I'll wait to see what Zara does.

Trusting to her defensive magics (AC 18 from mage armor and shield other), Zarabeta attempts to step back a pace to avoid provoking an AoO and hurl acid at one of her attackers.

ranged touch1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
acid damage 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Note to self, research something to make her acid bolts more viable, since she ends up falling back on them so often! +Int to damage or +X effective level for calculating damage would sure help!

Note to self, research something to make her acid bolts more viable, since she ends up falling back on them so often! +Int to damage or +X effective level for calculating damage would sure help!

Point Blank Shot could give you a small boost, but unfortunately Deadly Aim can't be used with touch attacks and Focused Shot (from the APG) can only be used with bows and crossbows.

Zara's acid drops another goblin.

Akorian -- you rolling for the dogs?

Whitechin smiles at Marius' challenge. He drives in hard with his shield trying to knock aside Marius' sword to open a gap for his ax. 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9 ... damage 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

He shouts to his troops. Goblinese:

Two of Raven's goblins detour from their pursuit of the elf to attack Marius from the side and rear.
Marius, dogslicer : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8.. damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Marius, dogslicer :1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5.. damage1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 /19–20

One goblin continues to harry Raven, shouting victory at the elf's retreat.
Raven, dogslicer :1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8.. damage1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 /19–20

Beset by Waifrin and now confronting Zarabeta alone, the wounded goblin joins two of his fellows against Waifrin. The goblin dog snaps at Zarabeta's ankles.

Zarabeta, dogbite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9.. damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Waifrin, dogslicer 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23.. damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Waifrin, dogslicer 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21.. damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Waifrin, dogslicer 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14.. damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Crit confirms:
Waifrin, dogslicer 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12.. damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Akorian -- you rolling for the dogs?

I am now.

Bite attack from dog #1 with smite evil still in effect... 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12 ...+2 for flanking?
Damage, if applicable, +2 from smite evil... 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 = 8
Free trip combat maneuver if it hits... 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23 ...+2 for flanking?

Bite attack from dog #2 with smite evil still in effect... 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21 ...+2 for flanking?
Damage, if applicable, +2 from smite evil... 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 = 8
Free trip combat maneuver if it hits... 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11 ...+2 for flanking?

And I can now remember the 2 goblins engaged with the dogs. DOH!

The dogs drag down one of their closest foes. The other flees toward the dais.

Go ahead. One of the dogs can have an AoO.

Marius, big goblin #2, and Waifrin to finish the round.

Go ahead. One of the dogs can have an AoO.

Attack of opportunity... 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

Sic'em, boys!

The dog seizes the goblin mid-thigh and drags him down into a pool of blood.

It's easy for the dogs to trip a corpse.

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18 Damage 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21 Damage 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Marius curses as the lesser goblins attack then pivots in place his blades claiming two heads simultaneously

Seeing another two of the mob brought down by the dogs he looks Whitechin in the eye "You're running out of people..what was that about not being able to afford to lose them?"

Whitechin snarls back, "You chose this fight. I wanted single combat."

Nice choice there, wellard

On the stairs, Akorian's foe cuts at the cleric again.

Longsword, 2 handed 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20 .. damage 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Akorian gets the impression that the goblin might have fallen over if he had missed.

Waifrin and then Raven starts the top of round 5.

Round 5 init:
Raven, 26 (one goblin)
Big goblin 2, 24 (near dais, ready to rumble)
Zara, 23 (goblin dog)
Drummer,18
Akorian 17
Whitechin ,16
Goblin horde , 15
Marius, 10
Big goblin 1,9 (Akorian)
Waifrin, 7 (3 goblins)

Waifrin steps back from the two goblins 5' step to get clear and turns her fiery gaze on Whitechin.

"That's because of me." Her eyes glow and a searing jet of fire surges from her at Whitechin. [ooc]Wild-surged and augmented (4 point) energy ray of fire at Whitechin who I believe is not engaged at the moment ...[/i]

Enervation (15%): 1d100 ⇒ 33

Attack (ranged touch): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12 Damage: 6d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 4, 6, 3, 6, 5) + 6 = 36 fire damage

"You are... not exactly doing... so well yourselves, you know," Raven manages to point out to his goblin attacker in its own tongue. The elf even manages to smile as he does so.

Holding his rapier in front of him like before, the rogue steps back a little and reaches for one of the healing potions in his possession.

5-foot step and move action to retrieve a stored item.

Whitechin is going toe to toe with Marius. I guess YOU could say he wasn't engaged. I wouldn't, but you're his sister.

Waifrin drops a blazing ray on the goblin chief. The fire surges around him and leaves him charred and singed but still standing.

Raven steps back and draws out a potion.

As the fire engulfs Whitechin, the big spear wielder shouts, rushes, forward, and launches his spear at Waifrin's chest. 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25 .. damage 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Zarabeta is up.

The drummer beats on.

Akorian too.

"I've had about enough out of you!" Akorian snarls at his opponent. Summoning every bit of energy he can muster, he bashes once more with enchanted morningstar.

Melee attack with morningstar... 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
Damage, if applicable... 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Meanwhile, Akorian's summoned dogs seek out another hapless goblin to bring down...

Bite attack from dog #1 with smite evil still in effect... 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 ...+2 for flanking?
Damage, if applicable, +2 from smite evil... 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 = 9
Free trip combat maneuver if it hits... 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15 ...+2 for flanking?

Bite attack from dog #2 with smite evil still in effect... 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13 ...+2 for flanking?
Damage, if applicable, +2 from smite evil... 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 = 6
Free trip combat maneuver if it hits... 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12 ...+2 for flanking?

Akorian's mace drives downward again, blasting through helm and brainpan. The goblin tumbles backwards down the stairs.

Wow, Akorian is challenging Marius for premier martial status.

The dogs sadly are not. Their jaws close on empty air.

If Zarabeta can take a step back to avoid an attack of opportunity, she does so, and releases another bolt of acid, from a rapidly dwindling supply, at a goblin that is not in melee.

ranged touch 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
acid damage 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Marius turns on Whitechin and lashes out with both weapons.However he can't seem to get past the Chiefs armour

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Waifrin gives a hiss of pain as the spear scores her ribs. She moves in to take the heat off Zara by engaging any of her surviving attackers.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19 Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Wow, Akorian is challenging Marius for premier martial status.

It's the bull's strength. It puts him at an 18 Str while active, making him more lethal. Sadly, I didn't have time to power up his AC with shield of faith or he wouldn't have taken quite as many shots in return. As it stands, Akorian is at 20 hp, both from the damage sustained from the goblin and splitting damage with Zarabeta via shield other.

Zarabeta steps back and launches an acid bolt at the goblin hound snapping at her legs. The dog hisses rather than howls, but cowers and bolts from the fight. All goblins in melee except the drummer who is out of range unless you wade through a number of AoOs. So I chose the dog.

Whitechin shrugs off Marius' taunts. "All things end. But we'll die fighting with weapons in hand." Waifrin's blast leaves him less jaunty, but grim and determined never-the-less. His grip tightens on the ax and he renews his offensive while shouting more encouragement to his troops.. 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17 ... damage 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 Marius' parry turns the ax in Whitechin's hand. A sure sign the goblin is growing weaker.

The single goblin left with the dogs turns and runs for the door in the midlle of the north wall. I keep forgetting him.

The one goblin continues to chase Raven. He apparently goes mad at the sight of the potion because he drops his dog-slicer and leaps for Raven's arm in an attempt to wrest the vial away.

CMB, grapple to grab the potion. 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6 If you can attack, you get an AoO while he's incoming.

The goblin fails to get a grip.

3d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 3) = 13

The three little goblins attacking Waifrin disperse and she's left with one assailant.
Waifrin, dogslicer 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11.. damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

One slides over to stab at Raven. 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15.. damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

The third resumes his attempts to gut Zarabeta. dogslicer 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4.. damage 1d4 + 1 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Marius can't follow up on the cheif's weakness.

Waifrin selflessly ignores her little attacker to kill Zarabeta's.

Wow. You have thinned them out considerably.

Round 6 init:
Raven, 26 (1 goblin)
Big goblin 2, 24 (spear thrower)
Zara, 23
Drummer,18
Akorian 17
Whitechin ,16
Goblin horde , 15 (2 + 1 at door and a wounded g-dog)
Marius, 10
Waifrin, 7 (1 goblin)

Not quite that much

Round 6 init: (revised)
Raven, 26 (1 goblin)
Big goblin 2, 24 (spear thrower)
Zara, 23 (1 goblin)
Drummer,18
Akorian 17
Whitechin ,16
Goblin horde , 15 (3 as noted + 1 at door and a wounded g-dog)
Marius, 10
Waifrin, 7 (1 goblin)

Zarabeta attempts to step back another pace, and throws a cantrip at Whitechin, suspecting that her remaining acid bolts would be wasted on the powerful creature.

Daze, Will DC 14 or lose this rounds action.

Marius concentrates on Whitechin now blades licking out to slice at the Chiefs hands and face.One blow slips past the old Goblins guard and bites deeply.

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23 Damage 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Too hurt to take advantage of the goblin's failed attempt to make him drop the potion, Raven falls back once again as he tries to put just a little distance between himself and his foes before drinking the healing concoction.

No AoOs from me, as it would mean that Raven would probably go from 0 hit points to -1, I believe. Instead, 5-foot step again and drinking.

Potion of cure light wounds 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Seeing his friend in trouble, Akorian springs to Raven's aid. As the elf withdraws to drink the potion, the priest of Milani throws himself into the fray.

Charge attack on Raven's goblin... 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27
Damage, if applicable... 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Akorian's AC drops to 18 for this round.

Meanwhile, Akorian's summoned dogs race to pull down more of their foes and defend Zarabeta and Waifrin. One leaps after the goblin dog. The other goes after a retreating goblin.

Bite attack from dog #1 with smite evil still in effect... 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
Damage, if applicable, +2 from smite evil... 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 = 9
Free trip combat maneuver if it hits... 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23

Bite attack from dog #2 with smite evil still in effect... 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Damage, if applicable, +2 from smite evil... 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 = 9
Free trip combat maneuver if it hits... 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Both dogs then disappear in a puff of rose-colored smoke, drawn back to the celestial realm as Akorian's summoning spell ends.

Raven continues his slow retreat, finally consuming his potion.

The big goblin spear thrower follows up his attack, bulling into Waifrin with his heavy shield and driving her back into the bannister of the stairway.

CMB, bull rush 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

The bannister hits her low in the back.

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19 Zarabeta tries to daze Whitechin, but the goblin is unfazed.

The drummer plays on.

Akorian smashes the goblin chasing Raven. You were at the top of the stairs. You've got to round the bannister to get to Raven. You don't get the charge, but that goblin is still really dead.

The summoned dogs kill off the goblindog and snap at the goblin by the door. Then disappear.

Whitechin shrugs off Zarabeta's spell. "Your casters grow weak, man." He follows the comment with a low slice at Marius' leg. 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19 ... damage 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Marius responds with a fatal thrust of his sword. The goblin chief looks down at the spreading stain on his chest. He falls heavily into a sitting position.

The small goblins cut and slash and Zarabeta and Waifrin --

Z dogslicer 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18.. damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

W dogslicer 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6.. damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Zarabeta's goblin cheers as he drives his rusty blade home into her thigh. Suddenly he stops. The drum stops. Whitechin heels over onto his side. The ax spills from his hand.

Waifrin, then top of the round.

Her back to the wall, Waifrin tries to drive her blade into the goblin's face.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20 Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Round 7

Marius stands looking at the fallen chieftain for a second then as Waifs cry of pain sounds though the room turns on her attacker..

"Hack them down" he yells,..."No quarter for the scum they would not have given it to us."

He leaps for the goblin attacking Waif.

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10+2 if she provides flanking(not that that will hit anyway)

Waifrin's dagger draws a thin line of blood from the goblin's cheek, but he seems so furious that he does not notice.

Top of Round 7. Raven, then the furious goblin.

I'm finding it hard to keep track of the remaining goblins. How many are left and where are they? I know there's at least one on Waif and Z...

You're not the only one who's having trouble. I forgot the fled little goblin. (posted below) Other than him there's a little one on Waifrin. A little one on Zarabeta. A big one on Waifrin. And the drummer.

The goblin at the north door opens it and steps through into the next room.

"Help Marius and Waif with those two!" Akorian encourages Raven, "I'll help Zee..."

Strategy:

Raven nods his agreement as he moves to flank the bigger of the two goblins menacing Waifrin. The elf tries to avoid any attacks from his new foe as he closes the distance and stabs with his thin blade.

Not sure if Acrobatics can be used in this case to avoid an AoO, or even if the goblin gets to make one, but just in case. Also included is sneak attack damage, since it will apply if Raven manages to flank.

Acrobatics 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29

Melee attack (masterwork rapier) 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18, +2 if flanking
Damage (piercing) 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Sneak Attack 2d6 ⇒ (6, 4) = 10

Raven dodges, ducks, dips, dives, and dodges to get behind the big goblin. The golblin stoops to grab Waifrin's legs. As the goblin straightens to lift Waifrin and tumble her over the bannister, the elf's rapier flashes and finds the gap between helmet and breastplate. The big goblin collapses between wilder and rogue.

Zara's up. Raven's actions will change Marius' unless he wants to stab the corpse.

Zarabeta picks another random goblin, preferably one already in melee combat with someone, and attempts to daze it. Atonitas!

Will DC 14 or lose next action.

Marius' attack will be aimed at the lesser goblin now and will still miss.

Akorian hurtles into the goblin which continues to threaten Zarabeta, bringing his morningstar around in a vicious sweep.

Don't know if I have enough room to charge, but will do so, if possible.
Charge attack on Zee's goblin... 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18 (-2 if charging isn't possible)
Damage, if applicable... 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Akorian's AC remains at 18 for this round.

The drummer hotfoots it after the fled goblin.

Zarabeta steps back, dazes the goblin in front of her and Akorian charges to pound its head in.

The little goblin attacking Waifrin suddenly realizes it's surrounded with no aid nearby. He tries to climb over the bannister and drop to the basement.

AoOs for Waif and Marius. Marius' normal attack misses. Waif still gets her regular action too. Then top of next round, if this goblin survives.

Round 7 init: (if needed)
Raven, 26
Zara, 23
Drummer,18(fled)
Akorian 17
Goblin (1 fled)
Goblin (may die fleeing via bannister hurdle)
Marius, 10
Waifrin, 7