Iobaria: The Fallen Empire

Game Master Corerue

Round 1, Init 25, Altitude In Tree' AC 19, HP 17/17
Arcane Pool: 4/5
Spells: color spray, shield, read magic, detect magic, ray of frost, light
Buffs: Gravity Bow, Arcane Pool
Actions:
Swift: Arcane Accuracy
Full: Arcane Archery Chilling Touch

Imbued Arrow: 1d20 + 7 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 4 - 2 = 17 +1 if within 30ft
Damage: 2d6 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (6, 6) + 2 + (3) = 17
Fortitude DC:15 or -1 to str

Livain watches as the hobgoblins ride towards them a grim smile spreads across her lips as she rasps out a single word in draconic. "Loreat" Her fingers reach for an arrow and swiftly nocks the arrow to string and as she pulls back she casts her spell a thin rime of frost appearing on the arrowhead.

She releases the arcane infused arrow and watches with satisfaction as it sinks into the neck of one of the lead wolves.

Apologies, didn't sleep last night due to upset kid so I missed some details... Here comes the fix!

Starting off some 160 ft away they move with surprising quickness. The one in the lead is the target of Livain's assault. The wolf's stride is unbroken by her attack however as it continues it headlong charge toward the centaur.

No range penalty this time as it was my fault.
Wolf mount double move 120 Ft (60ft incre)

Closing to 40 ft from party

[ooc]Other three are still at 160ft away[/ooc[]

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Its rider draws a bow and aims at the flying archer, quickly launching two arrows as it barks smeting in goblin at its enemies...

1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 7 - 2 = 22
1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 7 - 2 = 15

damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

One arrow punches through the trees and grazes Livain with its passing...

The second arrow breaks apart as it hits the tree branch covers near the winged warriors...

Ini and stat updates
Wallace Your Up!
Rhavenna Your Up!
Enemy Hob/Wolf 2 - mounted - 160ft away
Enemy Hob/Wolf 3 - mounted - 160ft away
Mai
Enemy Hob/wolf 4 - mounted - 160ft away
Livain
Enemy Hob/Wolf -mounted - Wolf 20/37 40 ft away from party

Round 1
Sermonic performance 11/12
Move action: forward 10ft.
Standard action: Inspire courage
Moving forward by 10ft so that Rhavenna may benefit from both my buffing abilites.
Inspire courage has no real limitations on distance far as I can find, but Flagbearers bonus(which stacks amusingly enough) only works in 30ft of Wallace.
As I can't see the map if there is a better spot for me to stand for the effect to hit everybody feel free to move me. I'm fairly sure I'm hitting Rhavenna and Livain. Unsure if Mai will get the full effect on his turn.

So everyone gets a +1hit/dam. If you are within 30ft of wallace that bonus increases to +2. Go go stacking buff modifiers. Oh and a +1 on saves vs. fear. same regadless the fear effect bit doesn't stack.

Wallace hefts his standard, image of the Blades heraldry inspiring all around it. Moving a few steps forward the man smiles grimly at the mounted warrior.
"And lo! Did the vanguard of vengeance appear, cloaked in anger and armored with righteousness. Seekers with the keys of conquest gripped tightly in their hands!" the human barks with a rolling snap of his hand.

Does Wallace have his Buffalo or is he on foot right now?

I don't believe so, I had assumed that the party was attempting stealth but we never really moved from the starting position after talking so technically Wallace could have his buffalo. But far as I am aware the answer is that he is on foot.

If not that's fine just determining if I have to get you on my back before charging after I fire this shot

Firing a hurried shot that comes nowhere near the target Rhavenna quickly assesses the unfolding battle. Stowing her bow across her back she reaches a hand out to Wallace.

"Get on!"

1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (1) + 5 - 1 = 5
1d8 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Ini and stat updates

Mai Your Up
Enemy Hob/wolf 4 - mounted - 160ft away
Livain
Enemy Hob/Wolf 1 - mounted - Wolf 20/37 40 ft away from party
Wallace
Rhavenna
Enemy Hob/Wolf 2 - mounted - 40ft away
Enemy Hob/Wolf 3 - mounted - 40ft away

Hob 2 and Hob 3 come riding in on their wolf mounts when something appears to be terribly wrong. The wolves skin starts to peel away, replaced by scarred translucent skin that allowed their muscle tissue to be seen with ease and giving them a horrific appearance as their eye boiled away until only empty scarred over sockets remained. Among the clear skin were short writhing tentacles that arced up over the wolves heads as a steam started to pour forth from their mouthes. The Hobgoblins, unphased by this sudden change, drew their long bows and opened fire at Wallace and Rhavenna as she faltered...

Attack Rhavenna: 1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 7 - 4 = 19
Attack Wallace: 1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 7 - 4 = 20

Damage Rhavenna: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
Damage Wallace: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

If I am missing any effects then simply stat which one misses due to these effects...

The fourth one appears to be hanging back, weilding a wicked looking curved lance and its wolvesskin sloughs away revealing its translucent flesh is instead completely black. Unlike the others this one still retains its eyes which whip around appearing to miss very little. It was also armored with a rough blackened armor and its rider appear far more heavily armored then its kin...

Our mighty mighy tank has shield of faith up. So her AC is actually 21 currently.
Think that makes the arrow meant for her miss. Wallace stands there like a chump and gets shot.
Also what kind of armor are the hobgoblins wearing? Mostly want to know if its steel or leather.

The first three are wearing leather, the fourth in the far rear is wearing a blackened metal armor of some sort. But it has no glint like steel or anything,..

Rhavenna flinches as the arrow that should have hit her dead on glances off the invisbile shimmer that was surrounding her.

However where hers was deflected Wallace takes a grazing blow from his...

Mai is up!

Round 1, Init 7, Altitude 5' AC 24, HP 25/25
Arcane Pool: 4/5
Spells: fire grip, burning hands, read magic, detect magic, arcane mark
Buffs: Shield, Arcane Pool

3d4 ⇒ (2, 3, 1) = 6

Maiathreen lets out a loud roar as he bounds towards the lead goblinoid. He stops just out of reach of their weapons as fire fills his hand with a smile that never reaches his eyes he flings his left hand out he barks out a command and flames engulfs the the 3 goblins and their mounts.

Not the most damaging attack but its still fun to place your enemy in an inferno :)

Inin Order
Livain Your Up!
Enemy Hob/Wolf 1 - mounted - Wolf 20/37 40 ft away from party
Wallace
Rhavenna
Enemy Hob/Wolf 2 - mounted - 40ft away
Enemy Hob/Wolf 3 - mounted - 40ft away
Mai
Enemy Hob/wolf 4 - mounted - 160ft away

3d20 + 7 ⇒ (16, 1, 9) + 7 = 33
3d20 + 7 ⇒ (2, 1, 14) + 7 = 24

DC for Burning Hands?

A couple of the wolf mounts and one rider fair poorly against the attack while the fourth one continues to hang back, watching from afar. The sounds of battle rise from the direction that Xiang Yu and his party had decided to make their stand. By the sounds the clash sounds like it is particularly fierce...

Livain your UP!

DC 15 reflex for half

Thought so, so Hob Goblin 2 failed and Wolf's 1 & 2 as well.

Ini Update
Livain Your Up!
Enemy Hob/Wolf 1 - mounted - 40 ft away
Wallace
Rhavenna
Enemy Hob/Wolf 2 - mounted - 40ft away
Enemy Hob/Wolf 3 - mounted - 40ft away
Mai
Enemy Hob/wolf 4 - mounted - 160ft away

Round 2, Init 25, Altitude In Tree' AC 19, HP 17/17
Arcane Pool: 3/5
Spells: color spray, shield, read magic, detect magic, ray of frost, light
Buffs: Gravity Bow, Arcane Pool
Swift: Arcane Pool +1 bow
Full: Rapid shot(aka whizzing sticks of death) Targeting wolf 1 and wolf 2

1st Shot: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 8 - 2 = 15
R Shot: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 8 - 2 = 26
Crit?: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 8 - 2 = 25
1st Damage: 2d6 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (3, 2) + 3 + (6) = 14
Crit Damage: 4d6 + 6 + 2d6 + 2d6 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (5, 6, 3, 3) + 6 + (5, 5) + (5, 5) + 3 + (1) = 47

Her pupils that were once dialated contract to a dark line in her bright eyes as she quickly calculates her targets. As soon as one arrow escapes her finger tips another is soon to follow, before the first had struck the second had already been released. The feathers cut through the air screaming a warning that is received to late. The first arrow burying into flesh next to the original shot she'd made the second however sinks halfway to its fletchings in the empty eye socket of another wolf.

The first attackers wolf staggers and it gives a labored and pained yelp as a third attack hits it's mark. Its rider roars in anger as it wheels its mount around and retreats. Unleashing two arrows at the flying archer that had harmed its companion!

Crit: 1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 7 - 4 = 23
Confirm - No: 1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 7 - 4 = 6
Rapid... lmao: 1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 7 - 4 = 4

Crit Fail negates previous hit...

The hobgoblin archer screams in rage as its bowstring snaps followed to its being thrown to earth when its companion falls unconcious next to the hobgoblin watching from the rear...

The unmounted hobgoblin barely has time to speak before it is struck by the fell lance of the rear watcher and stumbles back as the black armored mount snaps its jaws at the fearful gob...

The second gob is thrown sideways as his mount falls dead, slain instantly by an arrow released by the flying archer above.

Reflex: 1d20 ⇒ 3

They are pinned beneath the dead weight of its mount, the l;oud snap as their femur breaks under the slam into the ground leaves the hob goblin uselessly punching its dead mount in rage. Befer it aims carefully up at the object of its hate and releases a black arrow...

1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (18) + 7 - 1 = 24
1d8 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 3 = 8

Damage from falling off/pinned under mounts.: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 6) = 7

Far from a mere grazing shot Livain realizes that had it been a little more to the left she'd had been far more injured. Despite their mounts fall they were nonetheless a skilled and deadly opponent...

Ini Update
Wallace Your Up!
Rhavenna Your Up
Enemy Hob/Wolf 2 - mounted - 40ft away
Enemy Hob/Wolf 3 - mounted - 40ft away
Mai
Enemy Hob/wolf 4 - mounted - 160ft away
Livain
Enemy Hob/Wolf 1 (down -1 Stabilized) - Hob 1 on foot - 160 ft away

Wallace seizes the offered arm and finds a comfortable place on Rhavenna's broad back. he murmurs an invocation in a foul sounding language.
"Rhavenna, I believe the leader over there is looking for the the right challenger. I don't think even you can reach him before his lance would find us, I can summon a distraction for when we approach him that stands a good chance of getting him off his mount. One we get into melee combat with the beasts ahead I will be able to tell you more of them.
If we can capture one alive, preferably the black rider, we can also find out if there are more of them in the mountains raiding other paths. Where they came from and what ways they walked to find such Interesting creatures."

Round 2 HP:23/26
Sermon rounds: 10/12

Move action: catch a ride with Rhavenna
Standard action: Prep energies for Lorekeeper SLA.
Free: The freebie touch attack with Lorekeeper, held until we reach the wolves.
All who are within 30ft of the Wallace/Rhavenna combination. (wait does that make you a horse gundam?) Get a +2hit/Dam and +1Vs fear.
So everyone except for Livian at this point.
Livian you still get a cool +1hit/Dam plus the fear bonus. (which I see you have been adding, brownie points for you.)

"Hang on!"

Grabbing her lance from where it sits trapped to her side, Rhavenna launches into a charge, her hooves thundering across the distance, setting her upper body behind the shield portion of her lance as she braces for the devastating impact that shears completely through one of the wolves Hob/Wolf3 violently unmounting the rider[.

1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 9 + 2 + 2 = 33
2d8 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (4, 5) + 16 + 2 = 27

Confirm
1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 2 + 2 = 22
4d8 + 32 + 4 ⇒ (3, 2, 1, 8) + 32 + 4 = 50

Ask and ye shal recieve!

AC remains same, -2 from charge/+2 from lance/shield

And outright killing that dog double-dead. Showing those durn Magi that just because they have fancy magic doesn't mean they can win a damage contest.

Reflex: 1d20 ⇒ 4
Fall Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Hob 2 was still pinned under their mount, scrabbling for useful arrows after having used the one within reach to hurt the object of its hate. While its companions mount is dead a death blow by the most disgustingly beautiful killer its ever seen...

Hob 3 is thrown forward and slams to the ground on its back as its mount was driven into the dirt by the Centaur's devastating attack. Abandoning its bow and all reason the creature staggers to its feet and draws a wicked looking weapon, known by goblinoids as a Horsechopper, and gives the Centaur a savage grin as it speaks in disturbingly fluent common. "Dresskel gonna like ya hind quarters real nice like..." His standing up though leaves him open to Wallace and Rhavenna's attacks...

Rise from prone, draw weapon, drop weapon as free action. Actions exhausted for Hob 3

Rhavenna and Wallace you both get AoO's against Hob 3!

Ini Update
Mai YOUR UP!
Enemy Hob/wolf 4 - mounted - 160ft away
Livain ->
& Enemy Hob/ Wolf (dead) 2 - 5ft away, pinned
Enemy Hob/Wolf 1 (down -1 Stabilized) - Hob 1 on foot - 160 ft away
Wallace
Rhavenna
Enemy Hob/Wolf (dead) 3 - Prone - Within reach

As the Hobgoblin stands, Rhavenna attempts a kick to the head but finds herself off-balance with Wallace on her back.

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Prior action type thing, touch dog as we pass with Lore Keeper active. I get the effect of having made an appropriate knowledge check of 15+wis mod+cleric level. 23 in this case.

Wallace touches the dog creature with the blessing of his god as the world blurs and he learns, peeking through the keyhole to the halls of enlightenment.
I don't have a weapon in hand, holding the flag for the Flagbearer feat takes one of my limbs. I'll want to work on a solution for that in future. Don't suppose I could use my Lorekeeper ability on the goblin instead?

Treat it as a melee touch attack and since he is provoking it he can't really attack you for it. So Yes you may Wallace. :)

I'm assuming that touching a dead creature is a non-action. so this is for the hobgoblin.
Learn-y touch: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

Round 2, Init 7, Altitude ' AC 24, HP 25/25 Arcane Pool: 4/5 Spells: fire grip, read magic, detect magic, arcane mark Buffs: Shield, Arcane Pool, Inspire Courage
full round: full attack spellstriking with arcane mark
Spellstrike: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 2 - 2 = 21
Attack: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 10 + 2 - 2 = 23

2d8 + 12 + 4 ⇒ (4, 5) + 12 + 4 = 25

Maiathreen feels a wave of anger sweep through his body as Livain is struck by an arrow. "You really shouldn't have done that." He says simply as he stabs Soul Taker into the meat of his wrist between the bones. With a twist he removes the blade leaving a bloody mess of his wrist. His next strike cuts through the hobgoblins neck. His screams come out as a wet gurgle as he dies. "Never harm sia itov." He growls as he turns to the remaining goblins.

As Mai ends the pinned archers threat, leaving them gurgling and bleeding out the one that hung back appears to be doing something but its hard to tell what...

Ini Update
YOUR UP!

Livain Your Up!
-> & Enemy Hob (-7 -Failed now -8) 1d20 + 1 - 7 ⇒ (5) + 1 - 7 = -1/ Wolf (dead) 2 - 5ft away, pinned
Enemy Hob/Wolf 1 (down -1 Stabilized) - Hob 1 on foot - 160 ft away
Wallace
Rhavenna
Enemy Hob/Wolf (dead) 3 - Prone - Within reach
Mai
Enemy Hob/wolf 4 - mounted - 120ft away

Perception DC 16 for spoiler below.

Result for Wallace's roll coming soon~

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 Better that than an attack roll

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
Gobby with a tail
Arcane: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24
History: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
Planes: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
Mounts
Arcane: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
History: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
Planes: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16

"Watch it the leader seems to be working up to something! He also has a tail...so he's not a normal hobgoblin. Normal tactics might not work on him."

Maiathreen calls out as he tries to figure out what exactly they are fighting here.

Round 3, Init 25, ' AC 23, HP 17/9 Arcane Pool: 3/5 Spells: color spray, read magic, detect magic, ray of frost, light
Buffs: Shield, Arcane Pool, Inspire Courage

Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 24
Crit: 1d20 + 7 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 6

2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 3) + 4 = 13

Her once soft full lips curled up into a vicious snarl. As she rips out the arrow from her body and casts it aside. Blood soaks her side. Seeing Maiathreen finish off the gobgoblin that wounded her she turns her attention to their leader. She quickly casts her own shielding spell as an arrow leaves her bow streaking through the air slamming into the shoulder of their leader. She gives him a mock salute as it strikes him.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24

"He just drank something
spellcraft: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
"Can't be sure but it looks like it was some sort of spell vial, they both just gained a shimmer similar to the effect I gave you Rhavenna. I'd bet good money they will be coming for us now, the spell I had in mind to remove him from his mount won't be completed by then. I have something else but it has a higher chance of not working. Might be a good idea to back up by a few paces unless you like your chances of dodging that weapon. If it lands I'm fairly sure it will kill one of us. Well perhaps not you Rhavenna but I doubt I'd survive such a strike."

Assuming the worst a lancer hobgoblin has spirited charge. X3 base lance damage with even more pain waiting in the wings if a crit occurs. both Maiathreen and Rhavenna/Wallace are currently in range of that critters charge right now.
Assuming average HP thats a L5ish fighter over there. Enough feats for spirited charge and possibly weapon specialization as well. Which would mean something like 3d10+15 as low end damage numbers.

Wallace Your Up!
Rhavenna Your Up!
Enemy Hob/Wolf (dead) 3 - Within reach
Mai
Enemy Hob/wolf 4 - mounted - 120ft away
Livain
Enemy Hob (-8 failed -9) 1d20 + 1 - 7 ⇒ (5) + 1 - 7 = -1/ Wolf (dead) 2 - 5ft away, pinned
Enemy Hob/Wolf 1 (down -1 Stabilized) - Hob 1 on foot - 160 ft away

Stabilization roll - Hob 2 - Fail: 1d20 - 9 + 2 ⇒ (7) - 9 + 2 = 0

Ranged Attack Rhavenna: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 7 - 2 = 19
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 5

The Hobgoblin shrieks loudly in rage as the black clad hobgoblin warrior is struck mid flank with an arrow. The hobgoblin retaliates by launching an arrow back towards the group, targeting Rhavenna specifically...

Onward and Upward!

I doubt he would learn anything that would change his actions but does wallace learn anything from his Loe touch stuff?

Wallace fully aware of Rhavennas strength ignores the hobgoblin threatening them, focusing his attentions on the leader. "either Rhavenna will deal with it, of she will move and Maiathreen will end the polearm user. Livian is going to force the distant ones to act regardless of them wanting to.

He waits for the black lancer to come forward a second option already in mind as summoning would take too long. Now to see how great his willpower is. The words of Command on his tongue Wallace waits.
Held action, spontaneously cast Command(DC16) will save or Drop his weapon. On the lancer coming into range (short so 30ft). If fortune shines on us Wallace gets to ruin the lancers charge. But as this is a predictive post based on what my PC assumes a bad guy will do I'm also ready to lose the action entirely. The other idea was a summoned lightning elemental to counter charging bullrush the lancer off his mount. Even a small one has nasty modifiers for bull rushing targets wearing metal.

Turning, Rhavennea thrusts her lance at the horsechopper wielding Hobgoblin allowing Wallace to focus on the leader.

1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18
1d8 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

"You keep worrying about my hindquarters jackass, see how far that gets you."

If you felt like spending your full round action (as you seem to have done no other actions.) You could 5ft step closer to the Hobgoblin and get your Hoof natural attacks as secondaries as well.
Also You are benefiting from a +2 hit/Damage courtesy of Wallace and his bardly inspiration. So that was actually a 20 to hit and 13 damage on the hobgoblin.

Round , Init , Altitude ' AC 20, HP 25/25 Arcane Pool: 4/5 Spells: fire grip, burning hands, read magic, detect magic, arcane mark Buffs: Shield, Arcane Pool, Inspire Courage

Attack: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 2 = 31
Crit?: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 10 + 2 = 24
2d8 + 12 + 4 ⇒ (1, 7) + 12 + 4 = 24

Using the distraction presented by Rhavennea, Maiathreen slides up behind the hobgoblin and runs Soul Taker through its back piercing lungs and heart with a savage twist he ends its life. Maiathreen kicks the corpse from the blade as he turns towards their remaining enemy

Taking a step forward, the Ranger rears up slightly, bringing her forehovves crashing down on her opponent

1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 = 6
1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 2 = 11

1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 3 + 2 = 19
1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 = 10

Horsechop-! {Interrupted by simultaneous attacks} *Stab, punch, kick, kick, club, IMPALE!!*

Posts coming soon!

The simultaneous attacks were too much for the Hobgoblin and its Horsechopper. Between her vicious strikes and blows from her hooves, coupled by Mai's sword strike brought the hobgoblin to ground in a spray of arterial fluid. Soon a pool of blood formed beneath them as they rapidly bled out...

However your fighting had brought you closer to the last remaining mounted goblin. Who's black skinned wolf aberration looked raring for a fight...

Free Action: Command Mount (No Skills required)
Swift: Challenge Rhavenna!
Charge +Challenge Attack Rhavenna: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29
3d8 + 9 + 9 ⇒ (6, 1, 8) + 9 + 9 = 33

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

The Hobgoblin angels his lance at Rhavenna and his wolf lunges forward, leaping across the terrain far more swiftly then the others, its riders armor seemed like it was part of its skin as it braced the lance expertly. The black metal didn't give off any shine at all, like coalesced shadows it stood out ominously as the Hobgoblin warrior barreled towards the Centaur warrior. Just before it cleared the last few yards it gave a howl in challenge.

Which was answered by the resounding howls of its brethren from the nearby ruin...

Rhavenna you got an AoO as lances have reach and he closes with you completely...

It lance tore across Rhavenna's side, spilling her blood to the ground before the Hobgoblin abandoned it. Dropping the heavy weapon as it smirked at Wallace before drawing a cruel looking wavy blade as it spoke harshly. "Never saw a 'taur slave before. No matt'r Dresskel likes horse meat." It raises the blade and wields its shield expertly. "Pity, ya woulda sold well."

Livain Your Up!
Enemy Hob (-8 failed -9) 1d20 + 1 - 7 ⇒ (5) + 1 - 7 = -1/ Wolf (dead) 2 - 5ft away, pinned
Enemy Hob/Wolf 1 (down -1 Stabilized) - Hob 1 on foot - 120 ft away
Wallace Your Up!
Rhavenna Your Up!
Enemy Hob/Wolf (dead) 3 - Within reach
Mai
Enemy Hob/wolf 4 - mounted - Within Reach of Rhavenna and Wallace. 10 ft from Mai. ??? From Livain. ^.^;

AoO: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11
1d8 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Round 4, Init 27, ' AC 23, HP 17/9 Arcane Pool: 2/5 Spells: color spray, read magic, detect magic, ray of frost, light
Buffs: Shield, Arcane Pool, Inspire Courage, Arcane Accuracy

Rapidshot: 1d20 + 7 + 4 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 4 + 1 - 2 = 17
Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 4 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 4 + 1 - 2 = 24

2d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 1) + 4 = 8

After watching the hobgoblins charge finds herself very happy to be up in the trees at the moment. She sends two arrows towards the brute and lets out a curse as the first meets with his armored shoulder and snaps away but the second finds a fleshy place to stay.

The hobgoblin soldier grunts as Livain's arrow finds its mark, however he glances her way and smiles darkly at her before continuing his clash with Rhavenna...

The remaining Hobgoblin draws its bow once more and, at farther range, continues to attack the party from afar.

Ranged attack Livain: 1d20 + 7 - 2 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 7 - 2 - 1 = 16
1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Its arrow arcs into the trees but encounters too many branches and harmlessly breaks apart before it reaches its intended target. Livain is well aware that that target was none other then herself...

Despite the groups success a horn sounds, this one was more earsplitting than Xiang Yu's and literally caused every animal that had been hiding to flee in utter terror. Birds took off from their well hidden nests and holes. Squirrels and other smaller creatures broke into a run to escape the sound of the horn. As the sound dies a roar fills the air, coming directly from the ruined fortress, followed swiftly by the deep thrum of drums being hammered by skilled hands. The drum beats are followed by the guttural cries of hobgoblins that were slowly picking up some sort of war chant...

"Dresskel! Dresskel! Dresskel!, Dresskel!!"

They pounded their shields, hammered the stone of the ruined fortress until you could feel the vibration of their chant all the way to where the fight was occurring...

Updated ini!
Wallace Your Up!
Rhavenna Your Up!
Enemy Hob/Wolf (dead) 3 - Within reach
Mai
Enemy Hob/wolf 4 - mounted - Within Reach of Rhavenna and Wallace. 10 ft from Mai. ??? From Livain. ^.^;
Livain
Enemy Hob (-8 failed -9) 1d20 + 1 - 7 ⇒ (5) + 1 - 7 = -1/ Wolf (dead) 2 - 5ft away, pinned
Enemy Hob/Wolf 1 (down -1 Stabilized) - Hob 1 on foot - 120 ft away
Hobgoblin Garrison Siege Engineers
Something Vile
Hobgoblin Garrison Archers

1d100 ⇒ 49

The dead wolf and its pinned hobgoblin rider suddenly begin sinking into the ground as the ground beneath them turns into a dark watery mud. Within seconds they vanish and the ground glistens wetly as the dark mud remains...

The Hobgoblin fighting with Rhavenna doesn't give the strange event a second glance as they focus on killing the Slave-Taur and its master...

Updated ini!
Wallace Your Up!
Rhavenna Your Up!
Mai Your Up!

Enemy Hob/wolf 4 - mounted - Within Reach of Rhavenna and Wallace. 10 ft from Mai. ??? From Livain. ^.^;
Livain
Enemy Hob (-8 failed -9) 1d20 + 1 - 7 ⇒ (5) + 1 - 7 = -1/ Wolf (dead) 2 - 5ft away, pinned
Enemy Hob/Wolf 1 (down -1 Stabilized) - Hob 1 on foot - 120 ft away
Hobgoblin Garrison Siege Engineers
Something Vile
Hobgoblin Garrison Archers

Round 4, Init 7, Altitude ' AC 24, HP 25/25 Arcane Pool: 4/5 Spells: fire grip, read magic, detect magic, arcane mark Buffs: Shield, Arcane Pool, Inspire Courage, Flanking
Full: Spell Combat Arcane mark
Free: 5ft step
Continue Spell Combat

Concentration: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13 Just in case...

Arcane Strike: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 19 Sigh I just needed 2 more...
Attack: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 21 Thank you for charging :)

Damage: 1d8 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 2 = 12

Maiathreen after deciding against casting his more damaging spells when he hears the chanting once again slides in behind the enemy and slashes Soul Taker into flesh. This time leaving a painful but non lethal gash in flesh.

I'd argue that 12 points of damage is quite lethal. just not to immediately so for this guy.

Wallace on seeing the severe damage done to his ally grits his teeth and waits. Giving an eye to the duo in front of him and speaks in an unnatural sounding language"Obviously creature you don't grasp the concept of bowing when your betters come calling. I will ensure your death is painful."In Aklo

Looking to the ruined fortress Wallace sighs [b]"Obviously I was correct about their numbers. Let us slay this fool quickly and move on, I had assumed Dresskel was this creatures name but obviously I was mistaken. The real threats yet lie ahead. Rhavenna step to make some distance after inflicting harm on this fool please, it would mean I can heal you without distractions"

That is to say make a 5ft step away from the bad guys between your Hoof natural attacks and your strike with your lance. Wallace will have a spare move action so if you tell him to he can pass you your swords at the end of this round.
Assuming Rhavenna moves
"Great one show me a path where this wound was not so dire! Again in Aklo
As the damage Rhavenna suffered seems to buzz slightly before morphing into several different forms of hideous damage in a near blur. Some immediately lethal heart peirced or intestines exposed and others as harmful before settling on a much less severe set of damage and being overwritten. The sound of a distant scream ends the spell.
CMW: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (7, 6) + 3 = 16

Alright, good rolls!

A multitude of explosions decimate a large area of trees, the cries of horses reach your ears. The cries are filled with pain and panic as another series of explosions tears through the dense forest. Showering dirt and debris across where you are clashing with the goblins.

Livain, being higher than the rest of you, sees bright flashes of blue and searing white flame that hurt her eyes.

Fort save DC 11 please or be dazzed for 1 round.

However the blasts gave her line of sight with Xiang Yu and his party and what she saw stilled her heart momentarily.

Mai's attack digs into the Hobgoblins shoulder and he growls in annoyance at the Winged bastard stabbing him. However he looked more angry when Wallace healed his opponent. "Kind to your 'tuar eh?" He growls.

Her entire body shaking in agony, Rhavenna can only grunt in assent, remaining on her feet requiring most of her concentration. Lashing out with her hooves she steps back, managing a weak thrust with her lance before the sensation of a thousand beetles crawling over every inch of her body fills her. Amidst the shudder of revulsion comes a sigh of relief as the pain dies down, the pierced lung heals it self, making it easier to breathe.

Dropping her lance she reaches back, hands open, trusting Wallace's awareness. "Swords!"

Hoof 1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Hoof 2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

5ft step back

1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
1d8 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
Free action drop lance

Such crap rolls

1. Maiathreen is flanking with you. 2. You get a +2hit/dam with wallaces bard song. The hooves miss, but the lance lands with a 21 and deals 16 damage..
not to worry if the dice gods won't help we will just drag victory kicking and screaming to us by sheer grit and dirty dirty system abuse!

With a sense of timing almost like he knew what she would want before she said it wallace grabs the hilts of Rhavennas blades and passes them to her waiting hands.
Looking to the hobgoblin astride his wolf wallace grins. "I wont put much effort into correcting the opinons of a corpse. If anything I am here because she treats me well and not the other way. But you wouldn't understand that, not with the mindless creature you ride. Hardly difficult to see why you're losing when we are a whole brain up on you." with a flaired motion wallace nods to the wolf the hobgoblin rides "Though if you are anything like the other hobgoblins ive met its more like we have a brain and a half on you at least."

Actually with Livain and my contributions that should drop the ugly gobber.