Kalim examines his spear. "Dwarven ideas of glory have their appeal, I see. Many thanks for this fine weapon. I shall call it Su'ara kasā'ī."
Kalim being you ran into a boar previously this spear was probably a prize possession for the goblins.
The barricades are set and the evening goes by uneventfully. There is noise coming from the southern tunnel but no probes or attacks that you are aware of. the next morning the spellcasters go about their business reading the battle to come.
"Let's save some children, yes?"
When everyone is ready, we pull the barricades into the hoard room. We'll take a couple minute breather to listen down the tunnel. Then, Argrim takes point down the unexplored tunnel with battleaxe in hand.
"Saving the captives is our priority, yes. Be on the lookout for more tough goblins, though. I have a feeling we will see more of the same, if not worse."
Resources Remaining:
1st: ant haul, protection from evil, shield(d)
2nd: lesser restoration, barkskin(d)
Scrolls: CLW (8), scroll of ant haul (3), scroll of comprehend languages (2), scroll of detect undead, scroll of endure elements (2), scroll of hide from undead (2), scroll of magic weapon (2), scroll of obscuring mist, scroll of remove fear
Potions: Potions: CLW (3; 1d8+3) CLW (1d8+1), CMW (2; 2d8+6), magic weapon, anti-toxin
Channels: 4/4
Deflection Aura: 1/1
Buckler
This small metal shield is worn strapped to your forearm. You can use a bow or crossbow without penalty while carrying it.
Benefit: You can also use your shield arm to wield a weapon (whether you are using an off-hand weapon or using your off hand to help wield a two-handed weapon), but you take a –1 penalty on attack rolls while doing so. This penalty stacks with those that may apply for fighting with your off hand and for fighting with two weapons. In any case, if you use a weapon in your off hand, you lose the buckler's Armor Class bonus until your next turn. You can cast a spell with somatic components using your shield arm, but you lose the buckler's Armor Class bonus until your next turn. You can't make a shield bash with a buckler.
Remember using a buckler does have a couple nuances.
When everyone is geared up and ready to go Argrim takes point. The tunnel remains wide enough to wear armor Argrim you see barrels blocking the way.
Argrim you see the cave slope down another 15 feet lower in 15 foot section of tunnel, so its noticeable and there are barrels at the end of the tunnel. You catch the glint of an steel arrow tip between the barrels.
RA
During Round 1: The battle is limited to:
Goblin Archer
Argrim
Thereafter this is the Initiative Order:
Nibb
GB Bodyguards
Vatilda
Kalim
GB Archers
Argrim
Karnog
GB Boss
Rammellorn
Varl
RD 1: Archer
The archer and Argrim stare each other down for a brief second before the archer's arrow flies at the flat footed dwarf;
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The arrows appear to strike the sleak dwarf.
Round 1
"OUCH!" Argrim exclaims as two arrows graze him. He moves back through the line and squeezes with Nibb and calls for his wand from his haversack. He then explains the setup of the barrels and archer to the group.
"We need something that can attack over or through that barrel barricade. Ramm may be able to attack over it with his longaxe, but if it doesn't work he's exposed."
"And it would be great if someone can easily use my cure wand to zap me with it."
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Kalim focuses on his connection to otherworldly powers, calling forth a translucent, bulbous, sickly-green mage armor.
RD 2: Begins
Nibb
GB Bodyguards
Vatilda
Kalim - cast mage armor
GB Archers
Argrim
Karnog
GB Boss
Rammellorn
Varl
"Rammelorn, I can strengthen your skin to ward off blows!"
Karnog casts protection from evil, holding the charge and squeezing into the tunnel to deliver the touch.
Okay. Rammellorn responds to Karnog.
With no clear shot at the goblin, Rammellorn grips his long axe waiting for a chance to reach beyond the barrels and slice the pestilence.
Protection from Evil (just as a reminder)
RD 2:
The GB body guards are doing things out of view.
GB archers are holding until someone is in sight.
GB Boss is doing things out of view.
Round 2
Vatilda begins muttering. Keeping her mace at her hip, she gestures and thumbs her forehead.
Round 2
Argrim shrugs as no one takes his wand. He attempts to activate it closing the two arrow wounds. It fizzles. "Little help?"
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Rammellorn lays hands upon Agrim.
You should've let me go first you thick-headed mule. I got those barrels over last time.
"Thanks. You'll thank me next time when there's a trap instead of a goblin barricade."
Can anyone shield Agrim with magic, while we rush the barricade?
"Mister Argrim, hand over the wand to me! Maybe I can help you with it."
Draw or Sheathe a Weapon
Drawing a weapon so that you can use it in combat, or putting it away so that you have a free hand, requires a move action. This action also applies to weapon-like objects carried in easy reach, such as wands. If your weapon or weapon-like object is stored in a pack or otherwise out of easy reach, treat this action as retrieving a stored item.
If you have a base attack bonus of +1 or higher, you may draw a weapon as a free action combined with a regular move.
"Aye, I know another blessing to protect, one that will thicken his skin. Let me get to ya, Argrim!"
RD 2:
Nibb - took CLW wand
GB Bodyguards - undisclosed actions out of sight
Vatilda - cast bless
Kalim - cast mage armor
GB Archers - held
Argrim - tried to use CLW but fizzled
Karnog - Prot from Evil on Rammelorn
GB Boss -undisclosed action out of sight
Rammellorn - lay hands on healed Argrim HP 2
Varl - remains in the back protecting the rear.
RD 3:
Nibb
GB Bodyguards
Vatilda
Kalim - cast mage armor
GB Archers
Argrim
Karnog
GB Boss
Rammellorn
Varl
Tell me how, if at all, that you've shuffled your line up.
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RD 3: GB Bodyguards
The goblin bodyguards remain ready to act waiting for a breach.
Advise if you've changed your position in the line.
Argrim asks while waiting for Nibb to trigger his cure wand, "Do we seriously have no better idea past this barricade than a dwarven, frontal assault? Nothing magical from range? Really?"
"One would think you would have been harder to detect, but then you are dwarves, even if a sneaky one. Let me forward and I'll deal with the wretch."
Dwarven frontal assault is my favorite tactic.
"One would think you would have been harder to detect, but then you are dwarves, even if a sneaky one. Let me forward and I'll deal with the wretch."
"Hey now. I can't very well be sneaky with this dwarf right behind me." Argrim testily replies thumbing at Ramm.
Kalim you mentioned moving forward but did not disclose where to so I moved you to the front of the line.
Karnog which hex are you in when you try to see? Most Perception checks are reactionary but intentionally looking for an archer considered a moved action. I assume Argrim mentioned the goblin is behind cover and has firing slots that is how he saw the goblin.
Action
Most Perception checks are reactive, made in response to observable stimulus. Intentionally searching for stimulus is a move action. CRB 102
RD 3:
Nibb
GB Bodyguards - ready to act with a breach
Vatilda
Kalim - moves forward
GB Archers
Argrim
Karnog
GB Boss
Rammellorn
Varl
Standing behind Argrim, Nibb uses the magic wand, and channel the healing magic toward the battered dwarf.
"There you go!"
And then, he would look up for any enemies ahead.
"Thank you, master gnome."
"Feh. Let's just burn the little buggers out."
"Make sure we announce aloud what we're doing."
Argrim readies himself for the upcoming battle... for lack of anything better to do.
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Round 3
Once the arrows flew Vatilda began to lose comprehension of common Taldane. Seeing Argrim receiving attention she imbues him with a protective aura.