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thanks Ghetto, i will revise and Rulf will do a single move to S13 and Ready a charge against any enemy that comes within charge range.

I was waiting for FB's action but providing it doesn't impact mine I'll post now

Rulf barrels past Latro and casts a discerning eye at the pathetic form of the nearest goblin layabout.

move to N13 and cast gaze of defiance on G4: At-Will * Divine, Implement, Psychic
Standard Action Ranged 5
Target: One Creature

Attack: +8 vs Will
Hit: 1d8 + 5 Psychic damage, and your allies gain a +1 power
bonus to attack rolls against the target until the end of your next turn.
If the target attacks you before the end of your next turn,
the bonus increases to +3.

with a warcry Rulf races out to face the Goblins.

move to O8.

No problems, it was taking a while to come up with a plan. These things go much quicker ftf. One of the downfalls of pbp unfortunately is coming up with a group plan. It may pay to take a leaf out of 1e and have a group leader or caller to make group decisions after a brief discussion.

Ang on a minute, ain't we tryin ta get inta that tower yonder. Why don't we jes run accross courtyard, go through door an lock it behind us, Rulf says pointing to the door (R18)

wispers to rulf "the waiting is the worse part... do you think latro will be ok. If stuff goes down I'll head to the gate to keep the critters contained.

Rulf nods his head in agreement. Ah'm sure the little scamp'll be alright he says under his breath. then to Lady Kava he whispers Ah don think theres time ta head back round t'other side.

Right yer are lad, we won't be far behind. jes holler an we'll come runnin.

Rulf keeps about a 6 square gap between himself and Latro, following up slowly as needed and ready to charge in at a moments notice

ole in this ere wall looks good enough fer me, Rulf says as he readies to charge out. someun needs ta get ta the gate a that cage an stop the mangy curs gettin out.

I was waiting on Latros lead before we charge out

Rulf moves to J4 awaiting Latro's call.

Ahh reckon we jes rush em an let Kord sort em out after Rulf whispers as quietly as he can to the party.

Rulf leaves about 5 squares distance between himself and Latro.

sounds good, I'm right behind yer.

Rulf whispers quietly to his friends. The act of which itself seems quite remarkable. Ah'll keep yer covered Latro while yer take a gander through that hole in er wall. Ahh fear me dwarven armour'd make a terrible clankin.

Rulf readies to use his gaze of defiance if any enemies appear.

And its exactly what I thought of doing when I got back. Thanks Ghetto. When Rulf gets another turn he'll either go with insight (though I've no idea how that skill applies here) or most likely history to recall some little known facts of the area

Ahh ain't too stealthy, young Latro. But Ahh reckon if yer scout out a path fer us, ahh can make it unseen. Better than the frontal assault me thinks, Rulf says as he takes cover from the keep behind a boulder.

Ghetto: I'm going to be without net access till Monday. Can you please run Rulf for me till then.

Rulf shouts down to the boy hey little lad, were only tryin ta help yer, me young friend here'll scamper down an help bring yer back up safe n sound like. Them ugly little basted gobbos are all dead ahh tells yer.
diplomacy +4

Rulf urgently says Quick Latro, jump in, ah'll lower the rope down and haul yer both back up. Tie it aroun tha little begger. He lowers the rope down, wraps it around himself for leverage and braces himself against the ledge.

Sorry Latro, didn't hear it, but let's take a look Rulf says as he comes up to the young halfling. He peers over the well edge and pulls out his rope in case theres someone needing help.

Now yer mention it ahh do recall a brief breeze flutterin below the nethers, Rulf muses thoughtfully

ehh, whats that A'Loran, think nuthin of it. Ahh were so overjoyed ta be thumpin gobbos that ahh barely noticed. heat a battle an all that yer know Rulf says conversationally as he continues searching around for evidence of the former occupants.

Yer right a'course, but jes let me catch me breath back first Rulf says as he mops up the blood from his wounds and takes a swig of restorative ale from his flask. He gradually starts searching the area for clues paying particular attention to anything Religious.

rulf plans to rest for 5 then use healing word on himself twice to try to get close to full hp. Does anyone else need Rulfs healing word?

seeing the sole goblin is about to meet his end Rulf decides he's the Dwarf for the job, shakes more of the blood from his eyes and gleefully sidesteps before slicing with an overhand blow across the bandits chest.

shift to P14 and Rigteous Brand on D2; Attack: +7 vs AC
Hit: 1d12+7 thunder damage high crit, brutal 2 and Kava gains a
+3 power bonus to melee attack rolls against the target
until the end of your next turn.

Rulf steps up behind the goblin boss intent on braining him with his axe. As he swings mightily his kilt flutters in the breeze giving glimpses to things that daren’t be seen.

Shift to Q14 and Righteous Brand on GU with keyword changed to thunder. Attack: +9 vs AC (flank)
Hit: 1d12+7 thunder high crit, brutal 2 damage and gives Kava a +3 power bonus to melee attack rolls against the target until the end of your next turn.

also congrats on the job Ghetto

Dwarves do not wear underwear? thinks Kava wide eyed maybe because ... then again it is best I do not think about it

in the immortal words of the Dwarven Hero Mel Wallace, "yer may take our lives, but yer may never take our freedom."

Blood pouring down his face Rulf staggers slightly from the blows he's received then shakes himself almost growing an inch in his defiance.

A steely look of determination crosses his face, unbowed before the onslaught as he casts a glance in Kavas direction. With a brief wave of his hand her pain is somewhat eased as he turns his attention back to the goblins he is sandwiched between. Is tha the best yer got, ah'm still standin ere yer Gobbo good fer nuthin uderpant wearin, brain the size a hangnail, hamfisted gutter scum.

He roars at the nearest one, spittle erupting onto its face as he uses a backhand blow trying to cleave the foulspawn from groin to crown, Come an get me!!!!!!

minor to activate daily on cloak of resistance, Power (Daily): Minor Action. Gain resist 5 to all damage until the start of your next turn.

move action for healing word on Kava: surge + 1d6+3 hps back

Righteous Brand on GU with thunder as keyword Attack: +9 (flank) vs AC
Hit: 1d12+7 high crit, brutal 2 thunder damage and Latro gains a
+3 power bonus to melee attack rolls against the target
until the end of your next turn.

Rulf looks to the foes either side of him and grips his weapon tighter and aims an unexpected blow at the goblin to his right while invoking Kords power. Come on yer no good gobbo skum, Ah'm standin right ere an Ah'll take yer all on if yer think yer ard enuff.

Healing Strike on D1 Encounter * Divine, Healing, Radiant, Weapon
Standard Action Melee Weapon
Target: One Creature

Attack: +9 (flanking) vs AC
Hit: 2d12 + 5 radiant high crit brutal 2 damage, and the target is marked until the end of your next turn. In addition, Kava can spend a healing surge +3.

minor second wind, Use a healing surge and gain surge value in hit points and +2 to all defenses till start of your next turn.

minor Healing word on himself,
Minor Action Close Burst 5
Target: You or 1 Ally
Effect: The target can Spend a healing surge and regain an additional 1d6 +3 hit points.

sorry ghetto, I'm just wondering how D1 got through square O15 without an OA from Rulf or have I just not seen it in all the combat results?

Standing in the doorway Rulf looks about at the assailants coming from all directions, makes to head in after the goblins then thinks twice and says to himself Ang on a minute, never do what a gobbo wants yer too. He then begins a sonorous chant thanking Kord for the wisdom to ignore goblins gloating which brings a familiar and comforting presence to the party while striking fear into his enemies. After that he springs into action and moves quickly to Latros side and cleaves down at the grinning goblin with his mighty axe as peals of thunder resound from its striking.

Hymn of resurgence, Encounter * Divine, Implement
Standard action
RANGE: Close burst 5
target each enemy in blast

Attack: +7 (+8 at full hp) vs Fort
Hit: The target takes a -2 penalty to all defenses.
When any ally hits the target before the end of
your next turn, the target is knocked prone.
Effect: Each ally in the burst can choose either to
gain 5 temporary hit points or to make a saving
throw.

move to P14 and Action point then Righteous Brand (changing type to thunder)on GU Attack: +7 vs AC
Hit: 1d12+5 damage or 1d12+7 high crit, brutal 2 thunder damage when keyword
changed to thunder and Latro gains a
+3 power bonus to melee attack rolls against the target
until the end of your next turn.

well if ahh tol yer once ahh tol yer a thousand times never trust a no good Kord damned stinkin Gobbo, it'll get ya killed every time Rulf says to the group in general. Draws his axe gleefully yells a Warcry at the top of his lungs Thar'll be gobbo blood on me blade t'night and charges the nearest goblin.

minor draw axe. standard charge D1 +8 vs AC, 1d12+5 damage high crit, brutal 2

Quick lads, there could be others in yonder house Rulf says as he heads to the front door of the house loosening his weapon and opening the door looking for signs of more goblins

double move to O15 and open the door. perception +5

Rulfs ready to go.

Rulf also takes the 475gp required to pay Valthruun for rituals and spends time copying them into his book. He also gets 125gp worth of components from him via party treasure and supplements this with another 75gp from his personal cash. This gives a grand total of 600gp from party treasure and 75gp from his own. 200gp of which is various components.

Assuming this is ok, i'll put them on Rulfs sheet. Also I've no idea how long it takes to transfer rituals to a ritual book.

Ahh think we can safely leave tha skull in yer care Valthruun. Then we can get goin. After they leave the wizard he says to the group D'yers mind if we jes have a bit of a hunt around town fer a coupla rituals ta ease our workload. Ah've got one er two in mind

these are the rituals Rulf is hoping to convince the party they need.
Explorers fire 50gp comp 10gp
Portend weather 50gp comp 10gp (to predict best days to travel and avoid rain)
Purify water 50gp comp 10gp
Travellers camouflage 50gp comp 10gp
Endure elements 100gp comp 20gp (mainly so Rulf can handle travelling in the rain)
Water walk 100gp comp 20gp
Delay affliction 175gp comp 50gp

Rulf would like to get all of them if we can afford it and they are available but I expect the party to cherry pick the ones you guys prefer subject to availability. Rulf really has his heart set on endure elements and pushes strongly for that one.

Also no objections to Latro getting his Shuriken

Rulf stands up in shock and looks at the skull with new respect and a hint of fear in his eyes. So yer mean ta tell me that this ere skull holds the essence of a demon or someat. By Kords mighty fists, ow do we destroy the blasted thing then and send tha evil spirit back to tha pit where it b'longs?

no worries prankster I'll check out some rituals etc and get back to you

Rulf goes and joins the dwarves briefly to share an ale. tis good ta see you lads made it back in one piece. Ah tell yer there was naught but evil basteds all tha way ta the bottom a that tower. An that Falck fella, their leader, we killed im right an proper. so you boys'll ave no problems from that lot if yer returnin ta ya dig.

A little later he bids the Dwarves farewell and returns to the table with his friends. Thankee A'loran, thar were a nice drop a ale. Anyone else thirsty, Valthren what'll yer have? Time fer me ta get a round he says taking everyones orders and heading to the bar to get drinks.

He then returns to join the party and Valthren in conversation

Whats that, did someun say pub. Come ta think on it Ah am a bit parched now yer mention it Rulf pipes up from the height of Kava's elbow. We can kill two stones wit one bird that way, see this fella an down a few foamy brews at same time, perfect says Rulf quite pleased with his own reasoning.

Here, here says Rulf in agreement

Well Faringray we're a bit sore from our travels but ah'm sure we could spare a time ta see this Padraig fellow. We've got a few questions yer might be able ta answer too.

Rulf happily let's Faringray lead the way taking the time to wander past the bodies and breath deeply Ah, there's nuthin like the smell a roastin goblins ta remind yer of a battle well won. Keep up the good work lads he calls as an aside to the guardsmen in the area as he passes by.

yey, there's naught like dwarven cookin lass but tis the ale ye stay for, mark me words Rulf says with a chuckle as he passes the just cooked bacon and eggs on Kavas plate, enjoying the company of fast friends.

Yer know, ah think when we get back ta Fallcrest ah'd like ta pick up the odd encantment or two ta make this campin lark easier an a'course ah'd like ta follow up on that damn curious mask. After a moment a furrow crosses his brow Ah suppose ah'd best send a letter ta that old coot Grundelmar an make sure he ain't burnt down our new church or nuthin.

Rising noisily in the morning, Rulf starts a fire with the wood he'd luckily kept dry in his tent the night before and starts getting breakfast ready for everyone. Unfortunately he'd washed out the blood stains from his cloak and left it out to air and after the brief meal he sets about wringing out the garment with much muttering about intemperent weather Damn an blast it he says loudly Now ah've gone an torn me own cloak cause a those blasted good fer nuthin rain bearin clouds up there. Thinking on what Latro said last night he calls out, young Latro me boy, d'you still have yer old cloak an may ah borrow it a time please.

A little latter, so, ah'm guessin it's off ta Fallcrest an tell Faringray what we've uncovered he says joining the others in their pondering of the mask.

Rulfs leveled up. took Power of the Storm feat and retrained guardian of faith into Moment of Glory. When we get back to town Rulf would like to look into buying some more rituals however I don't know how much gold we have a share of each.

I think topside to rest. we can use the tents of the dwarven workers

I concur with the treasure allocation.

also to echo pranksters praise Ghetto, I too thought we were all goners a couple of rounds back but we got through by the skin of our teeth me thinks.

Knowledge religion +6 for Rulf to confirm his belief that the treasures a gift/boon from Kord sorry, didn't even think to do that in my greed

Thankee great an noble Kord for these gifts ye bestow on yer humble servants, Rulf says after his prayer and inspection.

As an aside to the party yer see, goblins ate the pair of em. Twas naught but a simple reliquery. Protected by Kords might against the wretcheds hands and given as a boon to us, worthy to redeem and avenge the pairs gnawed upon spirits.

healing boosts from Rulfs healing word: Rulf 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Kava:1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Latro1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Looks like tha fair lady worshipped Corellon while yon paramour venerated mighty Kord. It seems ta me that these graves were robbed a while ago an as yer said Canas if she died in her task a fighting the little gobbo scum then there wouldna been much left after they ate her. This could jes be a cairn or somesutch.

Rulf ponders for a bit and moves around the shrine running his practiced hands accross the stonework looking for inconsistencies in the masonry that give away the location of any compartments or doors. search for secret doors

Afterwards he then comes back to the group. Ah'm still wonderin what that Falck guy was doin here exactly. Maybe if'n we break the seal as yer say Canas an take a look we might get some answers. I can always re-inter the remains and offer blessings from Kord to protect the fallen later. A'loren, what do you think he was up to with yer vast knowledge o' the magical.

As he sets to work on breaking the seal he remarks to Latro well ah don know about you young fella but ah don't fancy spending tha night in a drafty molderin tomb wit only the dead fer company. Ah'd rather get back our findings ter Faringray an he might have some answers or at least a pint a good dwarven ale ta slake me thirst.

Rulf will rest for 5 then use two healing words on himself gaining 2d6+6 bonus hp and using 2 surges.

If anyone else wants healing word I think its safe enough here to rest a bit longer

While resting Rulf casually inspects the body of Falck to make sure he's definately dead and to see if he has any interesting possessions. Especially stolen ones that once belonged to the elves that lived here and should be returned.

He also inspects the sarcophagii and reflects on the religious practices invoked for their interment. religion check +6

Rulf manages to overcome his daze long enough to cast a balefull stare at their tormentor pinioned above by powerfull Eladrin magic.

standard for GAZE of DEFIANCE
at-Will * Divine, Implement, Psychic
Standard Action Ranged 5
Target: One Creature

Attack: +6 (+7 at full hp) vs Will
Hit: 1d8 + 5 Psychic damage, and your allies gain a +1 power
bonus to attack rolls against the target until the end of your next turn.
If the target attacks you before the end of your next turn,
the bonus increases to +3.

Sorry, missed the last few posts on the last page. Down to 4 HP, if anyone's interested.

twice mine, how about that. Anyone got a potion of healing in case we need it

Now ta deal wit that son of a cur, Falck Rulf races back down the stairs at top speed then tears off up the great hall to back up Kava.

double run to get to L7

His gaze miles away and leaning against the wall in a shellshocked stance (thinking of scene on the beach in saving private ryan where tom hanks character's dazed) Rulf suddenly snaps out of his depressing fugue on hearing Latros call. Wha's that, Nooo... not poor Canas. I'm a comin laddie. Ah'll see what dwarven know how'll do.

With that Rulf darts accross the intervening gap, startling his friends with the sudden motion and dashes up the opposite stairs to Canas's supine form.

Almost breathless he gets the words out Kord.. almighty one, this one last favour, grant yer humble servant. Ahh beseech thee. A pale blue light suffuses Canas's body and its restorative effects begin their work.

double run to Q2 and Daily Inspiring Word (Warlord training) on Canas. Healing, Martial
Minor Action Close Burst 5
Target: You or one ally in burst

Effect: The target can spend a healing surge and
regain an additional 1d6+3 hit points.

just thought I'd post now in case I can't tomorrow

taking another strike in disgust at the newly reformed zombie, with wild eyes Rulf then moves back to the cover of the other stairwell and calls accross the distance to his friends Ahh'm a thinkin we might want ta regroup back in tha hall fer a bit an catch our breaths. Where gettin creamed out there an these endless zombies are drivin me nuts. Taking a quick glance round the corner at Falck he then continues to his friends This creep ain't goin nowhere so he can jes sit tight an we can block him in at tha door entering into all the skulls an cauldron. Then when we're ready we can come a chargin back in, whaddya think?

RIGHTEOUS BRAND at Z1
Attack: +6 vs AC
Hit: 1d12+5 high crit brutal 2 damage

move to S11 taking cover behind wall regardless of OA if any.

Guys, I'm out of encounter powers and dailies except for 1 inspiring word for emergencies. 4 out of 5 of us are bloodied and I don't know if we have any healing potions. It may be time to fall back into the corridor jam the door shut and recover our wounds, recharge encounters before re-entering. Looks like this guy can bring minions back so they're not too much trouble. sound like a plan? or do you guys want to tempt fate?

Although ahh hate ta admit it, ahh might be in a wee bit a bother here Rulf says between strikes of his axe at the zombie that just won't stay on the ground. Realising his legs won't move he calls on Kord for renewal.

HEALING WORD on himself
Minor Action Close Burst 5
Target: You or 1 Ally
Effect: The target can Spend a healing surge and regain an additional 1d6+3 hit points.

RIGHTEOUS BRAND on Z1
Attack: +6 vs AC
Hit: 1d12+5 high crit brutal 2 damage

Save to end both effects