S04-01 Rise of the Goblin Guild (Inactive)

Game Master Awenydd83

"I used to think the way you do. Ruthless pragmatism. It is easy. Very reasonable. Very safe. In the game of war, you will always be the best. You live a very long time."

He gestures to his own aged self.

"And it is all a waste. You will never escape the game. Nothing better will come of it. You will die without leaving anything. You might think the game is enough, but it never is."

Ginko takes a sip of tea. His eyes gazing back through decades.

"One day, perhaps when you find a person that makes you want to live, perhaps as you close your eyes for the final time in your bed, perhaps in the second before a blade cuts into your heart, you will realize the truth: 'I have not had along life, but a long death.'"

Ginko smiles warmly as he nods at Ekkie.

"This little one has had plenty of chances to eat us alive, and she has not. People--" he accentuates the word with a tone mirroring Theadus' "thing" "--will surprise you if given the chance."

Seeing that there appears to be no immediate threat, Hush turns and climbs back down toward the entrance to the room. If the remaining goblin needs to be killed, no doubt that brute of a tiefling will be eager to do the job. "One day," the old bird had said, "perhaps when you find a person that makes you want to live..." The words of the Grand Silencer float into his mind. "You live to serve. And one day, when you have earned it, you will die to serve."

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No worries, Theadus :)

"Besides, there is no honor is killing a helpless opponent. Even if it is evil."

Colt searches the alchemist's 'lab', looking for anything interesting.

"Anybody want any of this stuff? If not, it looks like we head back out into the tunnel and move on."

Theadus rolls his eyes at the tengu's words and looks sharply to Colt as he replies "Perhaps no honor, but there is pragmatism in the act. So what shall we do with it then? I'll not leave a bomb-chucking enemy on my flank."

sorry guys, its been a hell of a weekend and a rough couple days since..

Escape artist: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Yarak struggles against the bindings but Colt tied them too tightly and there is no escape. He seems to calm for a bit with Pierre's words, but calls out "Yarak no behave. Yarak eat longshanks! Burn all long shanks!"

Colt: You find some alchemical bits and pieces, 2 bombs, and 4 flasks alchemical fire. You also notice some charcoal markings on the wall that will take some closer inspection to figure out.

"Do you perhaps mean those bombs? The goblin poses no threat to us, even if it could escape the bonds."

Ginko shakes his head. Even with his beak, a clear disapproving frown is visible.

"We must not allow fear to make us forget ourselves."

Pierre remains silent after Yarak's reply but maintains his calm smile, listening to the wise words of the Tengu.

Theadus' brow furrows as he rubs his temple, as though he had a headache. This debate on ethics was going nowhere. Despite the temptation to ignore his allies and skewer the goblin, a quick glance at his burns/wounds gives him a moment of restraint as he thinks to himself "No, I'll need their magic if I'm to survive this."
Finally throwing his hands up in defeat, The teifling removes a bit of rope from his pack, tying one end to the goblin's current bindings and the other end to a large piece of debris on the second floor. He then tosses the goblin over the edge, leaving it unharmed but suspended in the air. Peering over the edge, he calls out to the swinging creature. "The longshanks have decided to let you live, against their better judgment. But since you're not coming with us, you'll be 'hanging around' here for a bit. If you want to live, you'll not move until we come back. But by all means, feel free to try and escape. I'd love to come back and find that you've fallen the last 20 feet to make a nice grease stain on the floor."
With that, he moves over to the wall to further inspect the charcoal markings that Colt found.
I figured this would be a nice compromise that would satisfy everyone's interests. DevilDoc, If I can, I'll take 10 (14) to inspect the charcoal marks.

After tossing Yarak over the edge, you walk over to inspect the wall. There you find a very crude, but detailed drawing of Magnimar. It appears that there are multiple groups of goblins attacking from different directions with arrows showing routes through the city and other areas of the city burning. Someone with not very much skill but lots of hatred spent a great deal of time thinking this through..

Ginko nods, a slight smile on his face.

"Take some time to relax and think about things, Little Yarak!"

Ginko shuffles over to the markings. With a few soft chuckles, Ginko shakes his head at the crude drawings.

"If it was not filled with so much hate, it would almost be cute."

"Hmm. Some great goblin plot to invade the city? That doesn't sound good. We should move on, and try to stop whoever is in charge of this little scheme."

Colt moves out into the hall, ready to continue.

Theadus smirks as he looks over the crude drawings. He then says to Ginko, his words dripping with sarcasm "It would appear that you were correct. These are not but poor, misunderstood creatures merely in need of compassion."
He then turns to follow Colt out of the room.
Down the hall we go!

You move away from Yarak, and back into the hallway where you turn one corner and then are confronted with another.

Theadus will peer around the corner, looking for traps/hiding goblins.
Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

"Anyone can learn the ways of peace with enough effort. Some just take more than others."

Ginko takes a peak for traps or other interesting things himself.

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

As Theadus and Ginko peer around the corner, they see that a large stone channel bisects this dank chamber. Thick masonry pipes clutter the room, feeding into the channel or flowing across the ceiling. A stone walkway without a railing crosses the channel, but crude barbed caltrops litter the length of this bridge. The entire chamber is damp and moldy, and the faint sound of dripping water resonates softly through the area. there are three goblins standing on the west side of the channel, grunting and hooting at each other. Two of them are normal goblins, but the middle one seems to be some sort of leader or official. He is dressed in robes of a distinct order of magnitude better than any goblin yet seen.

gobbie perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
As the two party members look peek through, the goblin in the middle hollers out "Longshanks!!! Kill them!!!!

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Theadus
Hush
Versovesh
Pierre
Colt
Ginko
Gobbies

Theadus moves forward, taking cover behind one of the pipes.
Going on the defensive.

As Theadus enters the room, the finely dressed goblin in the middle begins laughing and jeering at him.
"Big bad wanna be deamon
really just a she-man
winky dinky doo
you are full of poo!"

-1/-1, and -1 vs fear or charm effects to anyone that enters within hearing.

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Theadus
Hush
Versovesh
Pierre
Colt
Ginko
Gobbies

Hush moves in and, putting a finger to his temple, calls upon the fearful visage of his dark god. His features twist into a frightening sight.

Using Charming Presence, granting myself a sanctuary effect (DC 13 Will negates) for 1 minute.

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Pierre draws his weapon shouting: "For Iomedae's Glory!" and steps forward, casting divine favor.

Hush: After reading the spell description for Sanctuary, I do not believe that it applies to the current bardic performance, as it states that it does not protect the PC from area of effect spells. If your spell fall under something different, please point me to the information.

Hush and Pierre enter the room, with Pierre calling for his gods aid.

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Theadus
Hush
Versovesh
Pierre
Colt
Ginko
Gobbies

No, it doesn't. But it may keep the others from attacking me.

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ok just clarifying.. I misunderstood the intent there

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Ginko taps Hush on the shoulder as he walks by into the room.

"Take your time and do it right."

Guidance on Hush

Colt moves up into the room, and then hunkers down behind one of the pipes.

Double move

The two gobbies rush forward and start spreading caltrops along the bridge,then post up on either side of the bridge with horsechoppers and nets. Please read THIS regarding the caltrops. They cover the entire bridge.

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Theadus
Hush
Versovesh
Pierre
Colt
Ginko
Gobbies

With the obvious route blocked, Theadus tries another tactic. Following the pipe that he used for cover, the teifling heads to the left side of the room and then takes a running leap across the channel (DC 10).
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Theadus clears the channel with ease, landing gracefully on the other side.
I'm still using the pipe as cover for a +4 to my AC.

You can slow Death, Hush thinks as he slows his speed to avoid the caltrops. But you can't stop it.

Moving at half speed to avoid the caltrops. Pink (purple?) and blue goblins both get AoO's, but each has to make a DC 13 Will save first.

Will save pink: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (18) - 1 = 17
Will save blue: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2

Pink shakes off the effects of the spell, while Blue stands there quivering in its boots.

AOO Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
The gobbie swings his horsechopper at hush, but misses completely.

As Hush and Theadus move forward, Versovesh focuses on Hush.
will save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
but loses his spell.

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Hush
Versovesh
Pierre
Colt
Ginko
Gobbies

Ginko shuffles closer, then begins casting a spell at the goblin that swung at Hush.

"You may want to reconsider fighting us. I do not think it will go well for you, little one."

Daze DC 16 will save on pink

Colt hastily draws his pistol, and moves up to the edge of the trough. He draws down and fires on the nearest goblin.

Spend 1 grit for Focused Aim.

Pistol vs touch AC, pink: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 4 - 1 = 15
Damage: 1d8 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 - 1 = 7

Pierre moves forward.

Move and move at half speed.

As Pierre tries to cross the bridge, the gobbies guarding it attempt to strike out at him, but only one manages to connect.. barely.
Aoo Blue vs Pierre: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
Aoo Purple vs Pierre: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Confirm: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Dmg: 1d8 ⇒ 2

Gobbies: As Hush moves up behind the blue goblin, he turns and swings his chopper
Will save: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2
but cowers instead.

The purple gobbie pulls out a flask and throws it across the bridge
Throw: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
splashing Pierre straight on
dmg: 1d6 ⇒ 3

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Theadus
Hush
Versovesh
Pierre
Colt
Ginko
Gobbies

Theadus moves around the pipe to join the fray. Upon seeing the goblin wielding bombs, he lets loose a guttural roar that echoes off the walls.
Attemptiong to demoralize the goblin alchemist with intimidate.
Intimidate: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

You're not afraid, Hush thinks as he turns to the (pink) goblin that took a swing at him. Then you'll die first.

Shortsword vs pink: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Shortsword vs pink: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

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All three goblins need new loincloths after Theadus lets lose a primal roar that completely demoralizes the gobbies in the room.

Versovesh continues to cuss and insult the party as he draws his sword and lunges at Hush
Attack: 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 6 - 2 = 24
Confirm: 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 6 - 2 = 13
Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

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Theadus
Hush
Versovesh
Pierre
Colt
Ginko
Blue
Pink- 6

He hasn't made his Will save yet so he'll need to. The sanctuary effect is still in place for all but the pink goblin (once someone attacks it goes away, but only for that opponent).

Thank you!!
Will Save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Scratch the above attack
Versocesh attempts to swing at Hush, but cannot bring himself to face that terrible visage!

Pierre makes a little step forward and attacks the goblin on his left.

"Iomedae guides my arm!"

Longsword, divine favor: 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 + 1 = 211d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 Indeed! Threat
Longsword, divine favor: 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 + 1 = 131d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Ginko moves forward and taps Pierre on the shoulder.

"Breath, feel yourself become one with the sword, and Ghenshau will guide you too!"

Guidance on Pierre

Ginko casts Guidance on Pierre, and Pierre makes an amazing cut right across blue's throat, putting him down like the dog he is.

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Theadus
Hush
Versovesh
Pierre
Colt
Ginko
Pink- 6

Colt holds action
Pink gobbie tosses a flask at Pierre, but it ends up in the sewage below the bridge.
Throw: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Where did it go, George?: 1d8 ⇒ 8

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Theadus
Hush
Versovesh
Pierre
Colt x2
Ginko
Pink- 6

Shortsword 1 vs pink: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Shortsword 2 vs pink: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

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Theadus roars as he charges the tiny goblin alchemist with his greatsword.
Charging power attack: 1d20 + 5 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 5 - 1 + 2 = 13
...dammit...

Colt hastily reloads, then fires off another shot at the nearest goblin.

Pistol vs touch AC, pink: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 - 1 = 9
Damage: 1d8 - 1 ⇒ (7) - 1 = 6

Hush misses with his first swipe, but slices an artery with his second, dropping the pink goblin.

Theadus rushes the Bard, but with little effect.

Colt turns his weapon on the Bard as well, but his shot goes wide.

Versovesh takes a step back and casts a spell at Theadus
DC 12 will save vs. Hideous Laughter x2 rounds.

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Versovesh

Disappointed at how long it took him to drop a lowly goblin, Hush closes on the bard with Theadus and slices at it. (Sanctuary effect now dropped.)

Shortsword: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Growing increasingly frustrated, Theadus pursues the goblin and continues his attack.
Attack (greatsword): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Attack (bite): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
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