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"You can ask them yourself," Old Carter sighed.
"Remember what I said that hill over there, three passages, one above where there's a nest, the one near the back is a rear entrance keep those vials handy if you try that route the front entrance is always guarded..." he mutters to them almost too calmly.
Nudged out of his Glare at Carter, Bogorin sees the strange looking Goblins and jumps on the bench on the wagon, readying his warhammer and shield as he yells " Goblins! Time tae earn yer pay youngins!"
Oddly enough, suddenly the old dwarf appears happier than anyone has seen him be in some time.
Talden draws his axe and readies his shield as he looks around and tries to figure out how many goblins there are and where they are coming from.
"What's the meaning of this old man!? Did you know about this?! Damnit! First the Consortium and now this. Explain yourself!" Talden is down right pissed at the sight of the goblins and the realization that it might be Old Carter himself that has been betraying the town for years. Is there anyone in this town he can trust?! Does everyone have a hidden agenda?! At least he knew Bogorin, Tenna, and Willies' agendas. They were straight forward about things but everyone with power seemed out to deceive the town.
Talden puts his horse and himself between Old Carter and the others trying to calm himself down and focus. Think, damnit! Ironically he began to think of his training under Old Carter and Henry and certain questions began to cycle through is mind. How many enemies? Where are they coming from? Is that the main attack or is it just a distraction for a flanking maneuver? What other possible threats are there? Can you use the land to your advantage? How are you going to get away if you need to flee? If so can you out-run the enemy?
As the questions ran through his head he tried to look around and get a better feel for the landscape and where the goblins were coming from without taking his eyes off of Old Carter for too long. Always trying to keep him in his peripheral vision.
"Herve. I'll watch for anything from this direction. Tenna, you better stay in the middle. How many goblins are there, where are they coming from and does anyone see the ogre?"
Still looking around wildly and wide-eyed, Tenna slid out of the saddle. She was caught off guard by how sore her legs had become, and awkwardly made her way to the middle of the group, thankful for orders to keep her mind focused on.
The notion to stay on the horse and make a run for it did cross her mind, but she knew she wouldn't be able to control her horse and that her best chance was to stand firm with the others.
"Do you know why they've started attacking Waypoint and who is Otis? Speak up old man!" Talden says getting angry at the prospect that someone in Waypoint would willing betray the town.
"Someone at Waypoint is feeding them information, I don't know who but I do know they've got a stranglehold on someone in the Consortium enough to keep it quiet but something else is going on," Old Carter adds.
"Otis is..." Old Carter begins to say when a group of goblins charge him from behind causing his horse to jump making him concentrate on controlling his mount as he tries to move aside of the enraged goblins...
[quote=]
To everyone this should link you to the map I made of the scene you can decide whose on which horse you're riding and otherwise allows you to see what Willy is pointing at from the wagon.
To Willy and Bogorin:
The trail is quite open save for the tall grassland on either side. there is a forest a short ride from where you are but the trail doesn't lead to it making it very bumpy for the wagon but not impossible.
Old Carter was in the lead he turned to talk with you the rest are on horseback by the wagon.
Still looking around wildly and wide-eyed, Tenna slid out of the saddle. She was caught off guard by how sore her legs had become, and awkwardly made her way to the middle of the group, thankful for orders to keep her mind focused on.The notion to stay on the horse and make a run for it did cross her mind, but she knew she wouldn't be able to control her horse and that her best chance was to stand firm with the others.
"Hop up on de wagon girl so ye kin do some good wit dat bow!" Boggorin yells as he himself hops off the wagon in the direction of the Goblins.
Strangely acting Goblins or no, Bogorin has finally seen an enemy he can fully vent his rage and fear for Dale on. He goes barreling into the largest group of goblins, aiming straight for the meanest, ugliest looking one of them (or whoever he can best reach with his charge). Just before he hits them he yells "Mashin' Time!"
Initiative; Attack; Damage (1d20=16, 1d20+3=23, 1d8+2=8)
To confirm crit ( 1d20+3=9)
Willy gets off the wagon and follows Bogorin.
"Come and get some, gobbers!" he yells, and swings at one that Bogorin is not attacking.
In his excitement he almost drops his axe.
Goblin Ambush
Now for the Initiative order
18A: Talden
18B: Goblin group 1 currently holding their action
17A: Herve
17B: Old Carter currently controlling his mount (Ride check)
16: Bogorin
16B:Goblin group 1 reacts to Bogorin's charge
7: Goblin group 4 currently holding their action
5: Goblin group 3 currently attacking Old Carter
4: Tenna
3A: Willy
3B: Goblin group 2 currently holding their action
Now the scene:
Four groups of goblins have surrounded the wagon some of you have dismounted to fight the goblins however the only group that had attacked have done only against Old Carter the rest seem to be simply waiting.
Talden rushes to aid Old Carter managing to throw off his attackers long enough for him to regain control of his mount (Ride check of 23) however being one handed means he can't aid the others in the fight until he dismounts.
Herve:
Bogorin charges into the midst of the largest band of goblins succeeding in causing that group's leader to retreat but not before leaving its three comrades to hold off Bogorin and Willy.
Goblin group 4 now released are gauging what's going on but otherwise holding.
Goblin group 3 which was attacking Old Carter's mount, two have already decided they've had enough and fled, the third however is striking at Talden instead.
Tenna:
Willy charges in alongside Bogorin managin to strike one of the waiting goblins leaving one left standing other than the leader whose running.
Goblin group 2 is now looking at each other and behaving as if they don't know where they are.
"Hop up on de wagon girl so ye kin do some good wit dat bow!" Boggorin yells as he himself hops off the wagon in the direction of the Goblins.
Strangely acting Goblins or no, Bogorin has finally seen an enemy he can fully vent his rage and fear for Dale on. He goes barreling into the largest group of goblins, aiming straight for the meanest, ugliest looking one of them (or whoever he can best reach with his charge). Just before he hits them he yells "Mashin' Time!"
Initiative; Attack; Damage (1d20=16, 1d20+3=23, 1d8+2=8)
To confirm crit ( 1d20+3=9)
Wading into them you surprise them enough that the goblin who leads them runs off even as your blow cuts down the nearest goblin swiftly followed by another as Willy joining alongside you similarly cuts down one of the waiting goblins, the third and now last goblin glances at both you and Willy before dropping his weapon and fleeing in blind terror!
The leader is running at full speed trying to dive into the tall grassland evidently trying to escape pursuit.
Wading into them you surprise them enough that the goblin who leads them runs off even as your blow cuts down the nearest goblin swiftly followed by another as Willy joining alongside you similarly cuts down one of the waiting goblins, the third and now last goblin glances at both you and Willy before dropping his weapon and fleeing in blind terror!
Bogorin's excitement gets the best of him as his attack doesn't go exactly where he wants on the fleeing Goblin.
AOO on Gobby (1d20+3=7, 1d8+2=10)
hopeless wrote:
[quote=]Wading into them you surprise them enough that the goblin who leads them runs off even as your blow cuts down the nearest goblin swiftly followed by another as Willy joining alongside you similarly cuts down one of the waiting goblins, the third and now last goblin glances at both you and Willy before dropping his weapon and fleeing in blind terror!
Willy hit? He rolled a natural 1!
Willy attempts to cut down the last goblin but due to its quick and nimble flight backwards his blow misses wildly and almost catches Bogorin...
[quote=]Bogorin's excitement gets the best of him as his attack doesn't go exactly where he wants on the fleeing Goblin.
AOO on Gobby (1d20+3=7, 1d8+2=10)
Attempting to slay the last of this group of goblins Bogorin barely manages to duck as Willy's great axe almost catches him fortunately neither is harmed by the other's miss but the goblin is fleeing after its leader even as the others confront the other goblin parties.
Talden charges forward distracting the goblins just enough for Carter to gain control of his horse. As two of the goblins take off in fright Talden turns his attention to the third and with a great shout strikes out with his axe.
The goblin goes down before it has a chance to strike at Talden leaving the two groups of goblins one in front and one behind both of whom are looking rather shocked as if they really don't know whats going on...
The goblin goes down before it has a chance to strike at Talden leaving the two groups of goblins one in front and one behind both of whom are looking rather shocked as if they really don't know whats going on...
Surprised at the ease at which the goblin went down Talden turns to face the confused looking goblins and gets an idea...
"Drop your weapons or face our wrath!"
Leveling his axe at the nearest goblins he continues:
"Answer our questions truthfully and you will live. Where is the ogre? Why do you attack our village and where is the girl and gnome? Speak!"
Taking Bogorin's advice, Tenna scrambled atop the wagon and brought her bow to bear on the other groups of golbins, frantically switching her aim between targets that seem to be the most dangerous. Her shaking fingers almost let an arrow fly when she heard Talden's call for the goblins to surrender.
What's going on? Why aren't they all attacking? She held the bowstring taut, but held her fire and nervously searching out any goblin that seemed to be about to attack.
The goblin goes down before it has a chance to strike at Talden leaving the two groups of goblins one in front and one behind both of whom are looking rather shocked as if they really don't know whats going on...Surprised at the ease at which the goblin went down Talden turns to face the confused looking goblins and gets an idea...
"Drop your weapons or face our wrath!"
Leveling his axe at the nearest goblins he continues:
"Answer our questions truthfully and you will live. Where is the ogre? Why do you attack our village and where is the girl and gnome? Speak!"
One of the three in the group still standing in front of you raises an ill-made axe and then screams...
"RUN AWAY!" before bolting back the way they came from stumbling over each other in their haste to get away.The ones in the back however upon seeing Bogorin and Willy take down their comrades hiss in rage and leap forward!
Tenna's jaw dropped in shock as some of the goblins suddenly and unexpectedly fled the scene. What's going on here?!
Seeing those that remained charging Willy and Bogorin, she quickly gathered herself, swung her bow around, and shot an arrow into the goblin in the lead.
Without looking to see if she had hit her target, she scrambled to pull out another arrow and nock it as quickly as she could. Her fingers fumbled and she cursed before she managed to prepare herself, taking aim at the charging goblin closest to Willy and Bogorin.
Her heart was pounding. She had never fired upon anything intelligent before, even goblins. She had never had anything intelligent coming at her with weapons either though...
As the Goblins rush forward Bogorin grins in savage glee and shouts "Wantin' tae join yer companions are ye? Well comen' get Mashed then!" As he secures his shield and prepares to Wallop the first one that comes near enough.
Goblin Wallop (1d20+3=15, 1d8+2=5)
With a shout of anger , Herve move to the new group of Bogo and vents his frustration on one goblin
Attack 6 , damage 10
Well , maybe next round ...
"Back fer more, eh gobbs!" Willy yells, then he swings his axe at the first goblin that comes near him.
Tenna's jaw dropped in shock as some of the goblins suddenly and unexpectedly fled the scene. What's going on here?!
Seeing those that remained charging Willy and Bogorin, she quickly gathered herself, swung her bow around, and shot an arrow into the goblin in the lead.
Without looking to see if she had hit her target, she scrambled to pull out another arrow and nock it as quickly as she could. Her fingers fumbled and she cursed before she managed to prepare herself, taking aim at the charging goblin closest to Willy and Bogorin.The first arrow strikes clean toppling a goblin the other two don't appear to notice, the second catches one in the arm almost sending it to the ground but it still continues the charge
With a shout of anger , Herve move to the new group of Bogo and vents his frustration on one goblin
And rides straight past as the nearest goblin topples with an arrow in its throat the second vears slightly off as another arrow catches it in its right arm but it doesn't stop its charge just leaves you with neither close enough to slash at...
The goblin manages to swing its morningstar and strikes Bogorin.
Bogorin return swing cuts down his foe
"Back fer more, eh gobbs!" Willy yells, then he swings his axe at the first goblin that comes near him.
His foe off balanced by an arrow in its arm manages more by luck than any true skill to land a strong blow in Willy's gut.
Willy's blow however cuts the unfortunate goblin literally in half and covers him in blood and gore however he does manage to avoid damaging Tenna's arrow!
The goblin manages to swing its morningstar and strikes Bogorin.
Bogorin return swing cuts down his foe
"Back fer more, eh gobbs!" Willy yells, then he swings his axe at the first goblin that comes near him.
His foe off balanced by an arrow in its arm manages more by luck than any true skill to land a strong blow in Willy's gut.
Willy's blow however cuts the unfortunate goblin literally in half and covers him in blood and gore however he does manage to avoid damaging Tenna's arrow!
As the goblins before Talden flee he turns to check on everyone else. Talden watches as Tenna looses two arrows with surprising alacrity, felling one goblin and injuring another, while Bogorin and Willie finish off two more in a spectacular spray of blood. Talden rushes forward to see what is left and to help the injured.
Tenna looked around wildly again, ready to take aim on any goblins that still posed a threat.
Seeing that they had all fled or fallen, she leapt down from the wagon and ran over to Willy, fishing the wallet of herbs out of her pouch. She called out, "Is anyone else hurt?"
Her heart still felt like it was going to burst from her chest. Gods, what was going on?
Herve spoke with a cold voice
'What did you expect charging foes without any protection ?
Given the way we all succeeded in being far from each other , we can be grateful to our gods that the goblins not attacked all at the same time . There would most certainly have been casualties then !
We'll only succeed in this in we stay together and protect the less armored ones from attacks. Else all we'll do is joigning Miss Dale in the ogre cookpot. '
As the goblins before Talden flee he turns to check on everyone else. Talden watches as Tenna looses two arrows with surprising alacrity, felling one goblin and injuring another, while Bogorin and Willie finish off two more in a spectacular spray of blood. Talden rushes forward to see what is left and to help the injured.
To Talden:
To Tenna:
To Willy:
Herve spoke with a cold voice
'What did you expect charging foes without any protection ?
Given the way we all succeeded in being far from each other , we can be grateful to our gods that the goblins not attacked all at the same time . There would most certainly have been casualties then !
We'll only succeed in this in we stay together and protect the less armored ones from attacks. Else all we'll do is joigning Miss Dale in the ogre cookpot. '
Herve
The ones in front two ran towards the forest the remaining three on the left hand side ran in the direction of the hill Old Carter pointed to, he however is shaking in his saddle as if struggling to stay upright.
I'm actually on foot ( I did dismount two rounds ago) and near Boggo and Willard since I came to help them deal with their group last round
I'm actually on foot ( I did dismount two rounds ago) and near Boggo and Willard since I came to help them deal with their group last round
You notice Tenna's pale face first wondering whats shaken her and then notice Willy turning around holding his stomach and thats when you notice the goblin whose just got up after seemignly playing "dead" and has drawn a dagger and is heading straight for Willy
Talden trots up towards Willie looking out for trouble but was surprised and a little horrified to see how much blood Willie was covered by. He couldn't tell which was Willie's and which was the goblins. Distracted by the sight of Willie Talden jumped a little when Herve turned and lunged at the goblin sneaking up behind Willie.
Seeing the goblin kicks Talden's mind into action and he charges the goblin and takes a vicious swing at him.
Talden trots up towards Willie looking out for trouble but was surprised and a little horrified to see how much blood Willie was covered by. He couldn't tell which was Willie's and which was the goblins. Distracted by the sight of Willie Talden jumped a little when Herve turned and lunged at the goblin sneaking up behind Willie.
Talden stumbles across hearing the warning yell from Tenna and Herve.
The goblin slashes at Willy cutting him on his arms as he tries to defend himself.
Even as the goblin completes his attack Talden steps up behind him and cuts the goblin down with a quick swipe of his axe sending the goblin back to the ground where he had pretended to be "dead".
Tenna breathed a sigh of relief as the last, unexpected goblin was brought down. She hurried over to Willy, cautiously eyeing the other fallen goblins in case they leaped back up as well.
"Lay down, we gotta treat those wounds quick!" she said between heavy breaths, the wallet of herbs in her hand. There was no telling where those goblins and their weapons had been. Time to see if I actually learned anything watchin' Mother patch me up.
Tenna breathed a sigh of relief as the last, unexpected goblin was brought down. She hurried over to Willy, cautiously eyeing the other fallen goblins in case they leaped back up as well.
"Lay down, we gotta treat those wounds quick!" she said between heavy breaths, the wallet of herbs in her hand. There was no telling where those goblins and their weapons had been. Time to see if I actually learned anything watchin' Mother patch me up.
Talden keeps an eye out as he approaches the group, wary that the goblins might regroup and attack.
"I'll keep an eye out in case the goblins decide to regroup and come back. Herve, Boggo you guys alright? You were in the thick of it back here."
As Tenna tends to Willie's wounds he looks about taking stock of the attack.
"By the way, excellent shots Tenna, you're better with that bow than people give you credit for."
While checking where his horse went Talden looks back towards Old Carter.
"Hey, Old Carter, you all right? They seemed pretty intent on doing you harm. How long do you think it will take for the goblins to get to the hill, warn the ogre, and get back here?"
Talden keeps an eye out as he approaches the group, wary that the goblins might regroup and attack.
While checking where his horse went Talden looks back towards Old Carter.
"Hey, Old Carter, you all right? They seemed pretty intent on doing you harm. How long do you think it will take for the goblins to get to the hill, warn the ogre, and get back here?"
You find he has dismounted and is leaning against the wagon having hitched his mount to the wagon.
Getting closer you notice he has pulled out a crossbow bolt something you know you didn't see any of the goblins using and is stuffing what looks like something similar to one of the herbal balls into the wound.
It doesn't appear to be working.
You find he has dismounted and is leaning against the wagon having hitched his mount to the wagon.
Getting closer you notice he has pulled out a crossbow bolt something you know you didn't see any of the goblins using and is stuffing what looks like something similar to one of the herbal balls into the wound.
It doesn't appear to be working.
"Carter!" Talden shouts as he runs over to the old man. Taking a quick glance around to make sure that there were not threats in sight in he bends over to check the old man.
Seeing the crossbow bolt he turns and shouts to the others.
"Hey! Old Carter's been hit with a crossbow bolt! Did anyone see a goblin with a crossbow?"
"Hang on old man. Why did these goblins want you dead? What's going on?"