Eristinian the Younger |
Yeah, you can assume I'm translating anything Kell says. Playing telephone is barely fun face-to-face, and really slows down PbP.
"Jeśli znasz tajemnice dotyczące tych ruin, powinieneś nam teraz powiedzieć. Mój przyjaciel ludzki nienawidzi goblinów z nieokiełznaną pasją, a ja będę mógł targować się za swoim życiem z tymi informacjami."
"If you know any secrets about these ruins, you should tell us now. My human friend there hates goblins with an unbridled passion, and I may be able to bargain for your life with that information."
WhtKnt |
Tasius feels the tug of magic from within the chest and does find two secret doors on the south wall, one in the west corner and one slightly further east.
Since Ersitinian is translating, I'm going to forego posting in Goblin.
"Me not know much, only where Greatshanks keep other harem members. Me and other females not allowed to wander."
EDIT: The magic is faint abjuration.
Caelryl |
Caelryl stays his sword since the goblin is cooperating. "See if she can point out where others are on the map and if she knows where these secret doors lead or what's in the chest," he suggests.
WhtKnt |
"Me not know what in chest. Is big boss Greatshank's. Door leads to harem," she says, indicating the easternmost door.
Tasius Augustus |
After finishing his sweep Tasius points out the secret doors and adds,
"Something I inside the chest is enchanted. Given what happened with the last one I think we should assume this one is trapped and proceed with caution."
Eristinian the Younger |
"Couldn't agree more, I'd prefer not to be a lightning rod twice." Eristinian examines the lock, trying to determine whether anything more sinister than a few crude tumblers secure the chest's contents.
Take 20 on Perception, which gets me a 26.
WhtKnt |
Eristinian begins working the lock, taking his time and being very careful. A few moments later, there is a commotion from the doorway. Kell squawks and ducks under the bed as the largest goblin you have ever seen comes through the doorway! He stands five feet in height and carries a greatsword. He is flanked by two good-sized and burly goblins equipped with chain shirts and horsechoppers.
The largest of the goblins is momentarily caught off-guard, but swiftly recovers. "Intruzów! Zabij ich!"
One of the guards immediately moves to confront Galfon, slashing at the halfling. It is a solid blow, but Galfon manages to twist to avoid the brunt of it. (Galfon takes 2 points of damage!)
Friar O'Grady delays his action, as does Greatshanks, waiting to see how effective his bodyguards are.
Caelryl and Galfon are up! Map is updated!
INITIATIVE
Guard 1
Friar O'Grady
Greatshanks
Caelryl
Galfon
Guard 2
Eristinian
Tasius
Tasius Augustus Initiative: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Caelryl Initiative: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Eristinian Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Galfon Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Guard 1 Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
Guard 2 Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Greatshanks Initiative: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (11) + 0 = 11
Guard 1 Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18 Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Caelryl |
Caelryl curses himself for not watching the door. He moves up next to the halfling and attacks the guard with his sword.Favored enemy = goblin
Attack: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 = 6
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 2 = 9
Tasius Augustus |
Likewise and considering Tasius is a Magus things get complicated quickly... At least I don't have to worry about spell strike yet.
Galfon Tellow |
Sorry for the lack of postage, this website meltdown has been really throwing me off my groove. And now combat! Holy crap!
Galfon shouts out in both surprise and pain, the realization that goblins were upon them sinking a moment too late. Gritting his teeth he backs away from his attacker and pulls back his bowstring, pointing at them the very same arrow he has had nocked since entering this godsforsaken place.
Five-foot step and attack.
Attack vs. Guard 1 (Point-Blank Shot): 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 1 = 14
Damage (Point-Blank Shot): 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
WhtKnt |
Caelryl swings his sword but meets only empty air. Galfon takes a step back and fires his bow at point-blank range, but though the arrow hits, it does not penetrate the heavy chains that are wrapped around the bulky goblin's body. The other guard moves in and also confronts Caelryl with its horsechopper, but the hasty blow is clumsy and misses the agile elf.
Eristinian and Tasius are up!
Tasius Augustus |
On my phone so I can't see if Tasius is in melee, so I don't know if he needs to cast defensively or not.
Tasius draws his rapier and with a thought enchants it with a fraction of its power causing it to glow softly. He then utters a quick warding spell for the combat ahead!
Draw weapon: move action
Use one arcane pool point to enhance the weapon to +1
Cast Shield: AC 19 for one minute
Eristinian the Younger |
As goblins rush into the room, Eristinian tosses the coffer and his tools onto the bed, and rushes to Caelryl's assistance. His blade clears his sheath in moments, and he thrusts the point at the greenskin's melon-shaped head.
Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
WhtKnt |
As Tasius casts his spell, Eristinian steps up and engages the guard that had attacked Galfon, his blade finding a hole in the goblin's armor and inflicting a deep cut. The goblin seems not to notice, save for a grunt of pain.
It smiles wickedly and swings its horsechopper at Eristinian. Eristinian manages to defer the blade; though he still suffers a nasty wound, his efforts turn a potentially fatal blow into a glancing one. Eristinian suffers 4 points of damage.
Now Friar O'Grady moves into the fray, channeling healing energies and giving all of his allies a warm, healthy glow. (Everyone recovers 7 points of damage.)
"Dlaczego żyją? Zabij ich!" Greatshanks shouts, though in true goblin leader fashion, he does not move to engage.
Caelryl and Galfon are up!
Channel: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Galfon Tellow |
Sorry for the delay!
Gritting his teeth, Galfon nocks another arrow and lets it loose. Despite being in point-blank range however, yet again his arrow misses its mark.
Attack vs. Guard 1 (Point-Blank Shot: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 1 = 11
Damage (Point-Blank Shot): 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
WhtKnt |
Galfon's shot goes wide of its mark and though Caelryl's blade hits the goblin, it cannot penetrate the chains that the creature wears. The goblin swings its horsechopper and connects with Eristinian, a solid blow that leaves the elf reeling.
WhtKnt |
Galfon's shot goes wide of its mark and though Caelryl's blade hits the goblin, it cannot penetrate the chains that the creature wears. The goblin swings its horsechopper and connects with Eristinian, a solid blow that leaves the elf reeling. Eristinian takes 6 points of damage!
WhtKnt |
Ignore the two previous posts, please. Stupid board errors!
Galfon's shot goes wide of its mark and though Caelryl's blade hits the goblin, it cannot penetrate the chains that the creature wears. The goblin swings its horsechopper and connects with Eristinian, a solid blow that leaves the elf reeling. Eristinian takes 5 points of damage! Greatshanks continues to watch the proceedings.
Eristinian and Tasius are up!
Eristinian the Younger |
After another goblin's blade connects, Eristinian adjusts to stay out of reach of the horsechopper. "Time to even things up," he says, pulling an extract from his pouch, giving it a quick shake, and drinking it. A screen of pure force begins whirling around him.
5' step, pull my extract of shield, and drink it. AC is now 19.
Tasius Augustus |
I think he's got a clear path to Greatshanks.
Later Tasius couldn't explain what possessed him, but at that very moment it seemed there was nothing for it, but to charge that monstrous chieftain! Sword first, Tasius smacked into Greatshanks at full pelt, aiming for his guts.
Charge!: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 3 + 1 + 2 = 25Scimitar: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 = 7
Crit?: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 3 + 1 + 2 = 21Crit damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 = 7
AC=17 This round: 15 + 4(shield) -2(charge)
WhtKnt |
Eristinian casts a spell to even the odds against the goblin bodyguard as Tasius, possessed by some unknown force, charges Greatshanks, ramming his scimitar home into the giant goblin's gut. For his part, the surprised goblin weathers the blow that would have slain an ordinary one of his kind (or even a human).
The wounded bodyguard takes a five-foot step to disengage from Caelryl and slashes at Tasius instead! The blow is deflected, however, by the magical field of force that surrounds the hexcrafter! Greatshanks, now moved to join the melee, takes up his greatsword and swings at Tasius. The weapon clangs into the ground, dislodging several chips of stone.
Realizing that they are in the fat now, Friar O'Grady resolves himself to joining the fray. He strikes at the wounded guard, moving to flank with Tasius, but the blow (though powerful) misses.
Galfon and Caelryl are up!
Greatshanks vs. Tasius: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10 Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 2) + 6 = 9
O'Grady vs. Guard 1: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11 Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 6
Galfon Tellow |
"All right, that's enough," Galfon says resolutely, more to himself than anyone else in the room. Eyeing Greatshanks, the paladin takes a deep breath and slowly draws back his bowstring, pointing the tip of his arrow right at the leader of the group. There was not a doubt in his mind that the goblin was as wicked as the rest, if not more. "Deadeye, grant me this - let my arrow fly true and strike down this wretched creature."
Apparently dead to his god, Galfon has no words for what happens next.
Attack vs. Greatshanks (Point-Blank Shot, Smite Evil): 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 1 + 2 = 9 Yeah, that about figures.
Caelryl |
Not wanting to get himself between 2 goblins, Caelryl attacks the second guard, catching it squarely in the neck!
Attack (melee): 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 2 = 25
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 2 = 12
Crit confirm(melee): 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 3 + 2 = 16
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 = 5
If that kills it, I'll take a 5' step west.
WhtKnt |
Galfon fires, but the shot goes wide, missing the goblin by a country mile. Caelryl is more effective, striking the goblin in the neck with a savage strike, but the goblin weathers the attack, continuing its rampage of violence. It raises its horsechopper above its head and brings is down, but misses Caelryl easily.
Eristinian and Tasius are up!
Eristinian the Younger |
Eristinian reenters the fray, slashing at the goblin harried by both Friar O'Grady and Tasius. "Surrender, beasts, and perhaps we will spare your lives!", he shouts, not waiting to see what this one will do.
Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Tasius Augustus |
Tasius tries to capitalize on the momentum from his previous strike, wrenching the Scimitar out and putting his weight behind a heavy but slow attack!
Standard attack: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 1 = 14Scimitar: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10
WhtKnt |
Eristinian slashes, his blade finding its mark and leaving a deep cut across the goblin's arm. Tasius's attack also hits, but it cannot get past the massive goblin's breastplate.
The harried guard attempts another swing at Eristinian. The blade would have connected, were it not stopped by the invisible shield that protects the elf.
Friar O'Grady attacks again but misses handily.
Greatshanks swings hard, hoping to decapitate Tasius and very nearly does so. His blade is turned by Tasius' shield, but still manages to bite deeply into the man's shoulder. Tasius falls to the ground, bleeding heavily. (Tasius takes 16 points of damage!) The goblin chieftain laughs coldly!
Caelryl and Galfon are up!
O'Grady vs. Goblin: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 7
Greatshanks vs. Tasius: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21 Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 4) + 6 = 16
Caelryl |
Shocked that his opponent didn't go down after his last attack, and concerned when he sees Tasius go down, Caelryl tries again to finish off the goblin guard.
Attack (melee): 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 2 = 15
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 2 = 8
Galfon Tellow |
"Tasius!" Galfon calls out in alarm when the magus falls. Gritting his teeth, the paladin nocks yet another arrow, and with another solemn, silent prayer to Old Deadeye, lets it fly right toward the goblin leader.
Attack vs. Greatshanks (Point-Blank Shot, Smite Evil): 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 5 + 1 + 2 = 26
Damage (Point-Blank Shot, Smite Evil): 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 = 6
Tasius Augustus |
Before Tasius's mind's eye a great light envelops him, welcoming him home to be with his ancestors...
Stabilize?: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
... Tasius floats towards it but then the light starts to recede.
WhtKnt |
Caelryl strikes in desperation, trying to down the guard, but once more, his blow is turned by the armor the goblin wears. Galfon is more successful, and his arrow catches the goblin leader in the ribs as it turns. The leader snarls angrily and snatches the arrow from the wound. The guard that Caelryl is engaged against scores a solid hit upon the elf. (Caelryl takes 9 points of damage!)
Eristinian is up!
"Zabij zabij zabij! Zniszcz intruzów!"
Eristinian the Younger |
"Friar, a little intercession from Heaven wouldn't go amiss," he says, stabbing at the goblin once again.
Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
WhtKnt |
Eristinian stabs at his foe but misses cleanly. The guard facing Eristinian and Friar O'Grady swings at the cleric, hoping to remove the group's support, but the attack misses. O'Grady grabs his holy symbol and prays aloud and once again, a warmth of healing spreads over the party members (everyone heals 2 points).
Greatshanks enters the melee now, swinging at the friar, but the priest's armor turns the blow.
Caelryl and Galfon are up!
Healing: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Greatshanks vs. O'Grady: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13 Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 5) + 6 = 15
Caelryl |
Caelryl grits his teeth to try to muffle the scream of pain from the goblin attack. Greatly concerned they may not get out of here alive, and trying to avoid another hit, he drops his sword and takes a step backward. He then quickly draws his bow and an arrow, taking aim at the goblin he has repeatedly attacked and lets loose.
Attack (ranged): 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 4 + 1 + 2 = 16 PBS+Favored enemy
Damage: 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 2 = 7
Galfon Tellow |
Determined to take down the leader of the bunch, Galfon fires yet another holy arrow at Greatshanks.
Attack vs. Greatshanks (Point-Blank Shot, Smite Evil): 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 1 + 2 = 17
Damage (Point-Blank Shot, Smite Evil): 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 = 5
WhtKnt |
Caelryl and Galfon both desperately launch arrows at the goblins, but their armor is just too strong and neither attack finds a weak spot. The guard that Caelryl attacked steps up to close the gap and swings at the elf, but Caelryl proves too fast and the blow misses.
Eristinian is up!
Guard 2 vs. Caelryl: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
WhtKnt |
Eristinian strikes at the guard, his blade cutting into the creature's throat, but the blow is a glancing one, not solid. The goblin squeals in rage. The guard battling Caelryl and Galfon swings at the halfling, cutting deeply into his body (Galfon takes 7 points of damage) even as O'Grady releases another healing burst (everyone heals 5 points of damage). No sooner does he finish his prayer than Greatshanks manages to connect with the good friar (O'Grady takes 9 points of damage).
Channel: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Greatshanks vs. O'Grady: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27 Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 1) + 6 = 9
Caelryl |
I think I'm at 10hp now. 12-9+2+5.
Caelryl grimaces when he sees Galfon and O'Grady get hit. Desperation starts to set in as he knows the cleric need to live to continue to heal everyone. He takes a step back and again fires an arrow at the closest goblin. Guard #2
Attack (ranged): 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 4 + 1 + 2 = 21
Damage: 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 2 = 7
Galfon Tellow |
Galfon lets out a shout of pain when the guard's attack connects, but the wound is healed away almost instantly by the friar's channel. Realizing that focus firing Greatshanks isn't working, the paladin decides to turn his attention to the chieftain's flunkies. Unfortunately, without Erastil's power guiding his hand, his next shot goes way off its mark.
Attack vs. Guard (Point-Blank Shot): 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 1 = 10
WhtKnt |
Sounds good, Caelryl, my calculations may be a little off.
Caelryl steps back and fires again, putting another arrow into the guard and it staggers slightly before pitching forward to the ground, bleeding from the wound. Galfon fires at the other guard, but the shot misses.
Eristinian and Tasius are up!
Eristinian the Younger |
"There's more where that came from, cur!", Eristinian says with coldness in his voice as he thrusts his rapier at the goblin again. His overconfidence gets the better of him, though, and the greenskinned creature easily dodges out of the way, cackling all the while.
Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4