Scoria doesn't rush in like Bel'Tanis, staying close to the assigned leader of the group, peering around carefully for anything out of place - looking for movement or any small creature that may be hiding in the shadows.
Notick cocks an eyebrow at everyone's odd behavior. He, somewhat condescendingly, clears his throat before speaking -- making sure to be loud enough for Bel'Tanis to hear. "I do believe the woman said the goblin had receded back down the hole within the closet." He runs a hand through his hair, straightening it a bit, "One would assume they were digging a tunnel to something, and ended up here instead. I wouldn't worry about the Goblin's being within the home still - they're natively easily frightened, especially when they're a lone goblin."
With that, Notick casually proceeds into the home, hiding his own anxiety of the situation. He, of course, remembers his spells for the day - just in case he must react quickly.
Midori helps load up the boar for transport back to Sandpoint and Ameiko's kitchen.
Thaddeus
Bel'Tanis
Notick
Scoria: Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
The party enters the home, nothing seems amiss in the little house. As Bel'Tanis rushes past the others to head towards the boy's room to investigate the closet. When suddenly a goblin jumps out the closet to everybody's surprise.
Thaddeus
Bel'Tanis
Notick
Scoria
Goblin Commando
Encounter Map
Monster in the Closet, Round 1
When Bel'Tanis calls out in surprise, Scoria is quick to act, stepping up towards the fighter, but keeping herself in a defensive posture for the moment - not wanting to rush in only to let the creature manage to get in a lucky blow with whatever weapon he possessed.
Notick curses under his breath when he hears Bel'Tanis react to the goblins sudden appearance. He just draws his Falcata and stands ready, announcing a tactical idea.
"Back into the main room, Bel'Tanis! Surround him in here, there may be more!"
Thaddeus nods at Notick's tactical wisdom, "Notick is right, let them come to us."
He moves up right behind Scoria, hoping to get a look at the goblin. If he can just see it, he can try to get it to balk enough to let Bel'Tanis step away safely. He prays that its feeble mind will fall prey to Iomedae's justice, "My gracious lady, boggle its mind with the truth of your almighty will."
The Goblin moves quickly towards Bel'Tanis with his dagger brandished. He takes a quick swipe at Bel'Tanis before he can react.
"Вы никогда не взять меня живым,"sequels the goblin has he stabs Bel'Tanis.
You will never take me alive!
Bel'Tanis grunts as the goblin's reckless charge bites deep. The aasimar heeds the advice of his companions and falls back into the larger room.
HP: 9/13
AC: 15 (11 T / 14 FF)
w/ shield: 17 (11 T / 16 FF)
Resistances: Acid (5), Cold (5), Electricity (5)
CMD: 15
F/R/W: +4/+1/+2 (+1 vs fear)
(+2 vs evil descriptor)
daylight uses left: 1/1
-Ongoing Effects-
The goblin shakes off Thaddeus's spell.
Bel'Tanis:
HP: 9/13
Thaddeus:
Spells:
0: 3/4
Encounter Map
Monster in the Closet, Round 2
Scoria is quick enough to fill in the gap for Bel'Tanis' absence, rolling past the door frame in order to get into place to block it from running into the other bedroom.
Once in place, she strikes out, aiming for a nerve cluster - if she could stun it for a few seconds, its defeat would be quick.
Bel'Tanis readies to fall back into the main room with Thaddeus and Scoria when Scoria runs right back to where he'd just been.
Shaking his head, he prepares to rush back into the fray he'd only just left.
HP: 9/13
AC: 15 (11 T / 14 FF)
w/ shield: 17 (11 T / 16 FF)
Resistances: Acid (5), Cold (5), Electricity (5)
CMD: 15
F/R/W: +4/+1/+2 (+1 vs fear)
(+2 vs evil descriptor)
daylight uses left: 1/1
-Ongoing Effects-
The goblin scampers out of Scoria's punch just before she is able to connect.
The goblin then attacks her.
However the goblin is unable to hit Scoria.
Notick will still hold his actions, the need for so many of us surrounding the creature unnecessary.
Thaddeus holds his position, and once again tries to daze the goblin.
Since it seems that everyone is having trouble dealing with the goblin (in fact, it seemed like the Sergeant and Notick were doing absolutely nothing to help) Scoria decided to make it a little easier for them all to get in their shot, reaching out to grab the creature.
Encounter Map
Monster in the Closet, Round 3
Scoria attemps to grapple the little runt, but she is unable to wrestle him to the ground. For her attempt at grappling her, the goblin strikes back at her.
The goblin slashes widely with the dagger, which Scoria easily sidesteps.
Notick will just continue to hold a ready action - his interference in such tight quarters would just cause more problems.
Thaddeus moves up into the last space available to still reach the goblin. It has been most fortuitous is shaking off the effects of his prayer. He swings at the creature, but finds the door jamb to be a telling obstacle.
Bel'Tanis lashes out at the goblin.
HP: 9/13
AC: 15 (11 T / 14 FF)
w/ shield: 17 (11 T / 16 FF)
Resistances: Acid (5), Cold (5), Electricity (5)
CMD: 15
F/R/W: +4/+1/+2 (+1 vs fear)
(+2 vs evil descriptor)
daylight uses left: 1/1
-Ongoing Effects-
none
Round 4
Bel'Tanis strikes out at the goblin... again!
HP: 9/13
AC: 15 (11 T / 14 FF)
w/ shield: 17 (11 T / 16 FF)
Resistances: Acid (5), Cold (5), Electricity (5)
CMD: 15
F/R/W: +4/+1/+2 (+1 vs fear)
(+2 vs evil descriptor)
daylight uses left: 1/1
-Ongoing Effects-
none
Scoria tumbles through into the room, to get between the goblin and Bel'tanis.
Once in position, Scoria goes to grapple the tiny monster once more.
Once they return to Sandpoint, Midori will go the others to drop the boar off at The Rusty Dragon, then ask Ameiko "Cousin, where's the best place in town to get a decent bow or crossbow? I really need a ranged weapon."
Scoria as you attempt to tumble though the goblin. He is much quicker than you anticipate. He quickly blocks your move and swings back at you with his dagger.
The goblin's dagger bites deep.
Bel'Tanis easily gets out of the path of the goblin's attack.
Thaddeus whispers a word of prayer to Iomedae, as his blade briefly grows slightly brighter. He swings again at the creature before reminding of the call from earlier. "This is not working. He is using the door as effective cover, we need to coax him out of the room. Scoria, rushing in allowed him to trap us at the door frame. Everyone back up a bit." He steps quickly around the corner, allowing room for the others to come out a bit.
Noticks sense of alert lessens, he turns to watch the doorway (just in case) and awaits his fellow compatriots to handle the goblin.
At Thaddeus' suggestion, Bel'Tanis falls back once again.
Monster in the Closet Round 5
Encounter Map
Monster in the Closet Round 5
Initiative Order:
Scoria:22
Goblin Commando:12
Notick:4
Thaddeus:3
Bel'Tanis:2
Post in any order, I'll combine the round in a summary post.
For movement just call out on the grid where you are moving to and I'll update the map.
Scoria, under advisement from the sergeant, takes a 5ft step back, her back to the bedroom door. The distance is too great for her to tumble her way past the door, especially since she was already injured. She readies herself though, to fight by attacking in full force should the goblin attempt to come out after her.
Round 5
Seeing the heroes starting to fall back. The goblin rushes out into the common room to attach Thaddeus.
The goblin plunges his dagger deep in Thaddeus thigh.
Having finally gotten into a more favorable position with the rest of the party, Bel'Tanis' scimitar flashes as it arcs toward the goblin's neck.
HP: 13/13
AC: 15 (11 T / 14 FF)
w/ shield: 17 (11 T / 16 FF)
Resistances: Acid (5), Cold (5), Electricity (5)
CMD: 15
F/R/W: +4/+1/+2 (+1 vs fear)
(+2 vs evil descriptor)
daylight uses left: 1/1
Ongoing Effects
Thaddeus yells out in pain, before swinging back hard at the creature. He puts too much pressure on his newly injured thigh, and almost topples over with his swing. He decides to try and step away carefully, allowing room for Notick to step in.
HP: 9/13
AC w/ shield: 17 (11 T / 16 FF)
Resistances: Acid (5), Cold (5), Electricity (5)
CMD: 15
F/R/W: +4/+1/+2 (+1 vs fear)
(+2 vs evil descriptor)
daylight uses left: 1/1
-Ongoing Effects-
none
Notick grumbles, hearing Thaddeus's groan of pain, turns and snaps his finger at the goblin. A bright light appears directly in front of it's face - attempting to dazzle the creature.
Finally, someone managed to get the damned goblin with a cut, though Thaddeus was injured by him. Her own wound was rather painful, but she shut it out with decades-worth of training. She pushed off the bedroom door, rushing straight at the goblin from behind with a running knee, looking to crack its nasty skull wide open.
Round 5 Summary
Scoria: Moves.
Goblin Commando: Moves, Attacks Thaddeus.
Notick:Casts Flare.
Thaddeus:Attacks Goblin.
Bel'Tanis:Attacks Goblin.
Initiative Order:
Scoria:22
Goblin Commando:12
Notick:4
Thaddeus:3
Bel'Tanis:2
Post in any order, I'll combine the round in a summary post.
For movement just call out on the grid where you are moving to and I'll update the map.
The goblin now surrounded looks like a cornered animal. It tries to defend itself while still slashing out at Bel'Tainis with its bloody dagger.
The goblin's dagger bites deep again.
Round 6
Bel'Tanis grunts in pain as the goblin lands a second blow. If one of his companions hasn't struck it down by the time his turn comes up, he tries to bring his scimitar to bear once more, swinging more recklessly as he does so.
HP: 4/13
AC w/ shield: 17 (11 T / 16 FF)
Resistances: Acid (5), Cold (5), Electricity (5)
CMD: 15
F/R/W: +4/+1/+2 (+1 vs fear)
(+2 vs evil descriptor)
daylight uses left: 1/1
-Ongoing Effects-
power attack (-1 to hit, +2 damage on all attacks until next turn)
The goblin crumples to the floor under the weight of Bel'Tanis's scimitar. It lies dead.
Afterwards you find the husband's body stuffed into the crawl space. While Amele is sadden by the news, she is happy that the little terror is dead and her children are safe.
Banged up, bloodied and a bit bruised the party reunites back at the Rusty Dragon. Ameiko and her staff are preparing the boar for dinner. When sudden a middle age Tian man dressed in richly appointed garments bursts through the door in a huff.
He demands to see his daughter, Ameiko.
"Ameiko, owning this bar fantasy has gone on long enough. I do not understand your need to fraternize with commoners. Certainly your Mother's influence no doubt. So you will sell this house of gluttony and return to Maginmar with me. Begin to make your arrangements tomorrow. I will not take no for answer."
Ameiko looks a bit stunned, "Father you do not own me, this is my establishment. I will run it if I damn well please."
Bleeding, Bel'Tanis politely interrupts, "Excuse me, forgive my interruption. I could use some hot water and bandages if that's not too much trouble, Ameiko. More goblins troubling the townsfolk, unfortunately." He nods respectfully to her father then, "Sir."
He walks slowly up the stairs, a blood-soaked cloth held tightly to a stomach wound. He nods to Khrondak and Midori as he passes, "You both look well," and though his smile is genuine, it is also weak.
Scoria has her own wound that requires treatment, though she cannot do anything at the moment but leave it be - in fact, she presents herself to the Shoanti and the Tien woman so they might help treat them, if they have the power to do so. She sits down, looking at the commotion going on with Ameiko and a man she largely assumed was his father. It wasn't any concern of hers to get involved in her family's affairs - not unless the confrontation turned violent. "If either of you are capable, some of us require healing, please," She asks them.
Midori steps up to Bel'Tanis and uses her last spell to heal him, then turns to Scoria to see if she can help her as well.
She then turns to the stranger who she assumes to be her Uncle, greeting him in Minkaian and hoping to diffuse the argument.
Thaddeus doesn't even consider speaking up, it was hard enough to get his father to accept the path he had taken, it is something that is best dealt with by family.
He instead makes his way around passing out the shares of the spoils that everyone had earned.