Valkur's Rise of the Runelords

Game Master Valkur

Notick grits his teeth, the bones near his temples flexing in and out as he does so, the sight angering him. He withdraws his weapon from it's sheath, looking towards the goblins with angry proclivity.

Out of blind anger he'll charge a Goblin, slashing at the beast with his Falcata.

Surprise: Draw weapon
Round 1 : Charge Goblin @ I5
Atk Goblin 1: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 1 + 2 = 20
Dmg Goblin 1: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Originally, by the plan, Khrondak and Scoria should swap starting places, but whatever.

Thaddeus takes in the scene, before he's thouroughly confused. Did the little beasts turn on Lord Kaijitsu? All he can say is a soft prayer, "Great lady of justice, protect me from these beasts with your divine providence."

Surprise round:
Cast Shield, duration 1 min
AC up to 17

Khrondak starts gesturing and looks up invoking the protection of Gorum.

Surprise round (one standard or move action allowed) - Casts divine shield

Suprise Round Summary

Scoria (Flurry is a full round action, so only 1 ranged attack)Attacks Goblin and misses.
Notick 18, Draws Weapon
Khrondak 17, Cast Divine Shield
Bel'Tanis 16, Move
Thaddeus 9, Cast Shield
Midori 2, idle

Round 1 Glassfactory
Goblins Initiative
Initiative: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

Initiative Order

Goblins 23
Scoria 18
Notick 18
Khrondak 17
Bel'Tanis 16
Thaddeus 9
Midori 2

Encounter Map
Glass Factory Round 1

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For movement just call out on the grid where you are moving to and I'll update the map.

Goblins Action Round 1
Goblin1, Moves to D6, Attacks Bel'Tanis
Dogslicer: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
Goblin2, Throws a glass bottle at Bel'Tanis
Glass Bottle: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2
Goblin3, Charges Bel'Tanis to D7
Dogslicer: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Goblin4, Moves and jumps up on the table at M8
Goblin5, Moves and jumps up on the table at O8
Goblin6, Moves to L13 and throws a glass bottle at Scoria
Glass Bottle: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (6) - 1 = 5
Goblin7, Moves to H10, and throws a glass bottle at Khrondak
Glass Bottle: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (11) - 1 = 10
Goblin8, Charges to E13, attacks Scoria
Dogslicer: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Scoria is hit as the goblin comes at her to quick bypassing her defenses.
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4
Scoria take four points of damage.

Notick's Round 1 Action
Notick charges Goblin 3 at D7, he hits the goblin hard but the creatures is still standing.

Jumping up on a table is a move equivalent action

Round 1

Seeing one of his attackers over extended and wounded by Notick's timely arrival, Bel'Tanis snaps his scimitar around in a flashing arc hoping to take advantage of the goblin's reckless attack.

Scimitar (one-handed) vs Goblin3: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15for: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

If that drops the goblin, Bel'Tanis will then 5-ft step into D7. Otherwise, he'll 5-ft step to C6.

*sigh* So I manage to be actually effective with shuriken and it ends up being negated by surprise rules - oh, and Scoria is the only one to get hit again. -_- 2nd level can't get here fast enough.

Scoria winces as the goblin's cutter slices into her side - confound it. Why were they always coming after her? Maybe they saw her decorative fleshgems as something they wanted. Regardless, Scoria takes a step back, throwing a set of shuriken at her assailant. "Switch!" She calls to the party, hoping that someone would step in so she could tend to her wound.

5ft step back to C13, Flurry of Shuriken. For future purposes, if we're ever in a surprise round again, her action then will be Total Defense. Every time. No Exceptions.

Shuriken 1: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
S1 Damage: 1d2 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Shuriken 2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
S2 Damage: 1d2 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

And now come all of the low rolls.

Midori begins to chant, activating Inspire Courage.

+1 morale bonus vs Charm and Fear effects, +1 competence bonus to attack and damage.

Sence my action went through, I'll await for round 2 before my next move.

Bel'Tanis you finish off the goblin that Notick just injured.

One goblin down!

Khrondak swings his massive earth-breaker above his head as he approaches the goblin attacking Scoria, and brings it down using its own weight to deliver a powerful strike, which misses the target and lands next to him shaking the ground.

Move to E12
shield of faith (AC 18) 9/10 rounds
Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

For some reason I keep getting a "500 server error" when I try to see the map. Also, since the gobs go before all of us, could you update them on the map when they go before you link it. When I could see it, I didn't have time to figure out where they ended up, and now I can't see it.

Thaddeus steps once unto the breach, hoping to insert himself alongside Iron-forged, to strike at the goblin at the fore threatening Scoria. He prays for divine assistance, "Bringer of righteousness, bless my blade that it may strike sure against the enemies of civility and peace." and swings. The nimble little thing dodged away from his swing just as easily as it avoided that of Iron-forged.

Move, to square between Scoria and the goblin if possible.
Swift, use point from Arcane Pool
Standard, Attack 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 = 9

Shield 9/10 rds
Arcane Pool 10/10 rds

Round 2: Midori moves to D9 and fires at the goblin at M8.

attack_shortbow: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20

damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Inspire Courage: 6/7 rounds

Strange I had the error 500 last night too. Google must have had an issue. Seems to be working now.

Posted were the goblins moved to on the encounter map during round 2.

Round 2 Glassfactory

Initiative Order

Goblins 23
Scoria 18
Notick 18
Khrondak 17
Bel'Tanis 16
Thaddeus 9
Midori 2

Encounter Map
Glass Factory Round 2

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Goblins Action Round 2

Goblin1,Attacks Bel'Tanis
Dogslicer: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12

Goblin2, Throws a glass bottle at Bel'Tanis
Glass Bottle: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (19) - 1 = 18
damage: 1d3 ⇒ 1

The glass bottle crashes into Bel'Tanis and slices him across the cheek.
Take 1 point of damage

Goblin3, DEAD

Goblin4, [wounded] Charges (runs along the table) and makes a flying attack on Notick
Dogslicer: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
(Attack of Opportunity to Bel'Tanis)

Goblin5, Moves to I8, Attacks Khrondak with glass bottle
Glass Bottle: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1

Goblin6, Moves to I16 and jumps up on the table

Goblin7, Moves to F12, and attacks Khrondak
Dogslicer: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Goblin8, Attacks Thaddeus
Dogslicer: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Notick quickly rotates his torso out of the way of the swinging goblin. Shaking his head at the creature as he swings his exotic blade for the creature - his eyes still shining with anger for their massacre of the workers, but the realization of his luck flashing in his mind.

He decides a quick retreat, but helping Bel'Tanis with his pressing attack.

5ft step to C7
Aid Another for Bel-Tanis (+2atk) 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 = 6

LAME IS LAME >_<

Khrondak takes a step to carefully move through the goblins, putting him and Thaddeus in a better position strategically. He swings his weapon yeat again hoping for a better result this time.

5-ft step to F13
Using destructive smite - 5/6
Attack goblin 8 (+1 inspire courage, +2 flank): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12for: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (1, 5) + 5 = 11
shield of faith (AC 18) 8/10 rounds

Scoria was tempted to use one of her healing potions now - however, the wound isn't too serious, and it would be of more benefit to attempt to get rid of the goblins as quickly as possible.

She sidesteps into range of the little one that had wounded her, launching into a quick series of strikes against the small cretin.

5ft step to d12, Flurry of Blows on Goblin in E13.

Flurry 1: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 2 + 1 = 21
F1 Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 = 9
Flurry 2: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 2 + 1 = 13
F2 Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10

Yay, she finally nailed one!

Round 2
As the goblin dashes for Notick, Bel'Tanis reacts without thinking, his blade arcing through air in a flash.
Attack of Opportunity vs Gob4: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24for: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Crit?!: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17 for x2

Emboldened by the goblins' recklessness, he tries rolling around the goblin remaining next to him but his armor and shield foul the attempt.

Acrobatics (avoid AoO, movement speed halved): 1d20 - 4 ⇒ (6) - 4 = 2 vs. Opponent's CMD; fail = provoke AoO for movement as normal (D7>E6>E5)

Once in position, Bel'Tanis whips his sword around, swinging from the hip.
Scimitar (one-handed, power attack, inspire courage) vs Goblin1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15for: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Bolstered by the attacks of Scoria and Iron-Forged, Thaddeus steps to the goblin, purpose set to guide his swings.

If Goblin8 is still alive, he attacks it. 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 3 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 19 (+Arcane Pool, +Inspire Courage, +Flank),
damage 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 12
Otherwise, he moves to E12, and attacks Goblin7. (subtract 2 from previous attack roll for lack of flank)

Goblins 4,7 and 8 are dead. You guys are mowing them down!

Bel'Tanis your quick reactions allow you to attack the goblin making a flying leap at Notick. Your scimitar nearly cleaves the little beast in two.

Scoria your flurry of punches catches the goblin square in the face instantly killing it.

Thaddeus you quickly move into position against the goblin that Ironforged is battling, taking it out as it is distracted trying to avoid the barbarian's klar.

I'll post next round later this afternoon.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

Will: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

Horrified, Midori recognizes the body of her uncle. She manages to control the flashbacks of her father's death and sets out to destroy these little monsters with fierce determination!

"Where is Ameiko, you monsters?" she shrieks!

Goblin Attack of Opportunity on Bel'Tanis
Dogslicer: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2
Bel'Tanis the goblin manages a quick strike against you as you attempt to maneuver around him.
Take 2 points of damage.

Round 3 Glassfactory

Initiative Order

Goblins 23
Scoria 18
Notick 18
Khrondak 17
Bel'Tanis 16
Thaddeus 9
Midori 2

Encounter Map
Glass Factory Round 3

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Goblins Action Round 2
Goblin1,Attacks Bel'Tanis
Dogslicer: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Goblin2, Moves to F5, attack Bel'Tanis
Dogslicer: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Goblin3, DEAD
Goblin4, DEAD
Goblin5, Moves to G8, Attacks Thaddeus with glass bottle
Glass Bottle: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (7) - 1 = 6
Goblin6, Attacks Khrondak with a glass bottle
Glass Bottle: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (6) - 1 = 5
Goblin7, DEAD
Goblin8, DEAD

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Midori moves to a point where she can flank goblin 5 and attacks, while continuing her Inspire chant.

attack_Longsword: 1d20 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 1 + 1 + 2 = 14

damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Bel'Tanis' scimitar lashes out again, gleaming in the firelight.

If Notick finishes off Goblin1, Bel'Tanis aims for Goblin2. If Goblin1 is still standing and Notick moved into flank, add +2 to the following attack roll.
Scimitar (one-handed, inspire courage, power attack): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21for: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

If both goblins are still standing at the end of his turn, Bel'Tanis will 5-ft step to D4. If both are down after his attack, move to G7. If only one is standing, stay put!

Khrondak dodges a glass bottle and moves to smash the goblin that just attacked him.

Khrondak moves to I15 and attacks Goblin 6
Attack with earthbreaker: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12for: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 6) + 4 = 15
My d20 rolls so far: 7, 7, 9. Great...

Thaddeus moves up toward the one furthest back, stepping to a spot that would allow him to block any attempts for retreat. He takes a weak swing at the thing, overconfident in his ability after the last one he hit.

Move, to H10 (avoiding AoO)
Attack, Goblin 5 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 9 (+Arcane Pool, +Inspire Courage)

Feeling more confident now that half their number were gone, Scoria steps a little closer to the goblin on the table, before throwing two deadly shuriken at his evil eyes.

5ft step to E11, Flurry of Shuriken on Goblin 5

Shuriken 1: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 2 + 1 = 22
S1 Damage: 1d2 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7
Shuriken 2: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 2 + 1 = 20
S2 Damage: 1d2 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7

Wow. I think it's dead. <.< Innnnn your eyes~

Notick maneuver's into better position for the goblin, creating a flanking situation for the damned creature.

5ft step into C7
Atk Goblin1
1d20 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 2 + 1 = 9

If it miraculously hits....
1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Round 4 Glassfactory

Initiative Order

Goblins 23
Scoria 18
Notick 18
Khrondak 17
Bel'Tanis 16
Thaddeus 9
Midori 2

Encounter Map
Glass Factory Round 4

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Goblins Action Round 4
Goblin1,Attacks Bel'Tanis
Dogslicer: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Goblin2, DEAD
Goblin3, DEAD
Goblin4, DEAD
Goblin5, DEAD
Goblin6, Attacks Khrondak
Dogslicer: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
As Khrondak readies his klar for another attack the goblin in desperation stabs him with his dogslicer.
damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1
Khrondak take 1 point of damage.
Goblin7, DEAD
Goblin8, DEAD

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You guys have made short work of this group.

Notick's nose scrunches as the goblin in front of him falls to the ground, dead. He smirks at Bel-Tanis before stepping aside him, swinging at the loan goblin.

Move: E6
Attack Goblin 1
1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 1 = 7

He grumbles as he obviously wiff's the swing of his blade.

Still enraged but under control, Midori moves to the nearest goblin and swings, wildly.

Longsword: 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 = 6

damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Scoria looks over at the goblin engaged with Thaddeus and Khrondak, before rushing in, looking to finish it off quickly with a single kick.

Charging to H15, single attack on Goblin 6

Charging Kick: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 + 2 = 7
Kick Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5

Wow, total fail.

Acrobatics(avoid AoO, 1/2 movement speed): 1d20 - 4 ⇒ (5) - 4 = 1
E5 > F4 > G4
With Notick at his side threatening their last remaining goblin, Bel'Tanis tries once more to move around the goblin, but his shield and armor hinder his movements and leave him exposed.

Once in position though, he spins around and brings the scimitar arcing down in a vicious diagonal slash.
Scimitar (inspire courage, power attack, flank) @ Goblin1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25for: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Crit?!: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 for x2

Bel'Tanis your scimitar catches the goblin in the right shoulder and nearly cleaves the goblin crosswise. The creature falls to floor in a heap.

One Goblin left!

I provoked an AoO from it if it wants to take a swing before its life snuffs out =P

Having problems seeing the map again, but as it flashes before the error pops up,I think I'm already beside Goblin 6.

Thaddeus swings out at the creature, hoping to put an end to this fight, but it easily dances away from his blade.

Attack Goblin 6 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 9. Hopefully Khrondak kills it.

Khrondak shakes off the goblin's attack swinging the earth-breaker once again. The massive hammer's head goes down cracking the table as, once more, the goblin easily dodges the attack.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
It's official: I have lost the ability to roll above 10.

*Feels Khrondak's pain*

Goblin1 AOO on Bel'Tanis
Dogslicer: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Bel'Tanis you easily dodge the the goblins attempt to strike you as you maneuver around.

Thanks for pointing out the aoo, missed it somehow.

Round 5 Glassfactory

Initiative Order

Goblins 23
Scoria 18
Notick 18
Khrondak 17
Bel'Tanis 16
Thaddeus 9
Midori 2

Encounter Map
Glass Factory Round 5

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Goblins Action Round 5
Goblin1,Attacks Bel'Tanis
Dogslicer: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
Bel'tanis the goblin makes a quick jab at you, but is unable to get past your shield.
Goblin2, DEAD
Goblin3, DEAD
Goblin4, DEAD
Goblin5, DEAD
Goblin6, Attacks Khrondak
Dogslicer: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
The goblin hops around on the table avoiding several attacks, which keeps the little runt from making any significant attack himself.
Goblin7, DEAD
Goblin8, DEAD

"Die, monster, and join your vile ancestors!"

Midori strikes out at the annoying little creature.

attack: 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 + 1 = 18

damage_Longsword: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

I thought Bel'Tanis got Goblin 1 last round?

Scoria looks at the little monster dancing around on the table with annoyance, before lashing out with several blows.

Flurry 1: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 2 + 1 = 23
F1 Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5
Flurry 2: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 2 + 1 = 21
F2 Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 = 7

F1 Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 2 + 1 = 19

I'm going to assume that 17 damage ends the goblin. ^_^

Scoria's first punch slams hard into the goblin's throat, making it choke and sputter. Her second blow is an elbow jab right to the creature's temple, making it fall over on the table and twitch uncontrollably before laying still, dead.

"Are we finished, now?" Scoria asks, almost bored.

As the last goblin falls, Midori starts a frantic search among the bodies, hoping not to find Ameiko.

"Ameiko! Ameiko, where are you?'

The last two goblins fall to fist and blade the battle is over.
Even though Midori and Scoria were to far away to kill Goblin1, I'm going to allow it in the interest of moving things along.

As you survey the room you do not see any sign of Tsuto or Ameiko. Only their father lies dead among the workers of the factory.

No no, I believe that Bel'Tanis finished off Goblin 1. Scoria and Midori were attacking Goblin 6, the one surrounded by them and Khrondak and Thaddeus on the map. You even said that it went down to Bel'Tanis' blow. Both of us just finished off the last one.

Scoria takes a look at the Lord Kaijutsu's body - such a terrible way to go. The same could be said for all of the workers here - hopefully some of them had managed to hide away or lock themselves up so that they couldn't be killed.

She looked over at Thaddeus, speaking her mind. "We should search the Glassworks for Ameiko now. Perhaps we will also uncover a clue to how these goblins managed to infiltrate this place without anyone noticing as well."

Once everyone is ready to start moving along, Scoria will start searching as they move along, taking her time in doing so.

Unless everyone is in a rush, Scoria will take 20 on all her Perception checks as they search the Glassworks - total result, 27.

I actually think taking 10 may be a better idea for times sake. We may have to pursue someone - taking the time for a full indepth search that taking 20 could require could make the trail go too cold.

Notick, the quizzical individual who lacks the typical social graces, walks over to Ameiko's deceased father and checks over his corpse in pursuit of any clues. "[/b]I don't understand why they would kill him, especially if he's the one who had hired them as we thought... This is making less and less sense with each step.[/b]"

Perceptiom:
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10

Thaddeus takes in the macabre scene of the room, deciding that there is only so much they could gain right now, and agreeing to act with haste. "We do not know the situation, whether these beasts turned on Lord Kaijitsu, or were directed by another. We are still missing Tsuto and Lady Kaijitsu, and I agree that we are best served now by moving through the place with less caution and more hurry."

He moves to examine any other doors exiting the room, hoping that their quarry lay just beyond any of them.

As the last goblin falls, Bel'Tanis snaps his scimitar into the sheath. He joins Midori in frantically calling out Ameiko's name. "Ameiko! AMEIKO!"

You are correct Scoria, Bel'Tanis did indeed kill Goblin 1.

You find nothing more of interest in this room. There is a double door on the far wall from where the party entered.

Scoria looks over at both Bel'Tanis and Midori, speaking up to them, calmly. "You should not shout. There may be more goblins around, and if so, you'll only alert them to our presence. Try and maintain calm - we will find her."

She'll lead the way out through the double doors towards the south, keeping quiet - she does not want to alert any more goblins if she can help it.

By your suggestion, she'll take 10 instead - 17 should find some stuff without taking too long about it. She'll also take 10 on her Stealth check for 17 as well.

Thaddeus nods at Scoria's assessment of the shouting, actually agreeing with the woman. "We should try to move forward with both speed, and silence. The surprise of our entrance helped us get the upper hand on the large group here."

He follows along with Scoria, relighting his blade whenever it is needed for darkened corridors. It's easily obvious that sneaking wasn't a strong part of his religious training.

He'll try his best to Stealth 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (7) - 3 = 4