DM Khel's Core Goblin Guild (Inactive)

Game Master Khelreddin

True, but for some reason I thought prone meant denied Dex. I was wrong, just a penalty to AC.

How dare you be wrong! And you call yourself a dwarf...

Oldmar goes running off in fear, somehow managing to avoid the downed goblin’s swing at him as well as the caltrops on the bridge, in a frightened dwarf’s version of drunkard’s luck. As he moves, Sobestian puts an arrow into the sharp-tongued goblin! Rokdor is not so lucky, as the goblin bard manages to just dodge her attack! Ekkie calls out, ”You missed him, dorf! He’s gonna get away!”

Horsechopper AoO, prone: 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 2 - 4 = 10
Horsechopper damage: 1d8 ⇒ 6

Caltropian Agression vs Atypical Dwarf! Just Çuz He's a Littld Different...: 1d20 ⇒ 2
Spiky thing underfoot: 1d20 ⇒ 6

Initiative:
Hakotep
Ekkie
Rokdor
Gaelwyn
Oldmar
Goblins (red: -1 hp, prone)
Versevosh (-6 hp)
Sobestian

Hakotep and Gaelwyn are up.

Hakotep flings acid across the pit at the pink goblin.

ranged touch: 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 2 - 4 = 11
acid: 1d3 ⇒ 2

Gaelwyn draws his Greatsword and advances across the caltrop strewn bridge to attack the prone Goblin.

Greatsword: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

AC vs caltrops is probably 12

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Gaelwyn nimbly dodges the caltrops scattered across the narrow bridge, but the goblin on the ground is also surprisingly nimble, and dodges Gaelwyn’s blade, rolling aside at the last moment! Hakotep’s glob of acid goes sailing overhead and splats into the far wall, oozing down to join the slick layer of foul water on the floor.

Caltrop: 1d20 ⇒ 6
Caltrop: 1d20 ⇒ 6

The goblin retaliates, sweeping his blade along the floor at Gaelwyn’s feet, but the warrior easily leaps over the clumsy swing!

Horsechopper, prone: 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 2 - 4 = 11
Horsechopper, prone: 1d8 ⇒ 5

The sneering bard takes another step toward the door, crying out, ”You should all flee like your dwarf friend! Brave hero that he is!” He then tosses a small blob of something slick and smelly (rancid butter, perhaps?) at the ground at Rokdor’s feet.

Rokdor and Gaelwyn need to make DC 12 Reflex saves vs. grease. Yellow box is area of effect.

Initiative:
Hakotep
Ekkie
Rokdor
Gaelwyn
Oldmar
Goblins (red: -1 hp, prone)
Versevosh (-1 hp)
Sobestian

Party is up!

Reflex (dorf): 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 1 + 2 = 14

Rokdor sneers right back at the goblin as the caltrop stuck in her boot allows her to maintain her footing just fine. Hobbling forward, she swings her hammer once again in an attempt to end this pathetic life form and its pathetic jibes.

Hammerdorf: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 5 + 1 - 1 + 1 = 18 Hrm, I just realized I put in a -2 last time instead of a -1.
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

With little else to do, the halfling pharaoh continues throwing acid towards the goblin.

ranged touch: 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 2 - 4 = 7
acid: 1d3 ⇒ 2

Hakotep flings another blob of acid in exactly the spot the last one landed, and Rokdor delivers a powerful boop to the insulting bard! Ekkie runs up to the lip of the stinking channel and cries out at the bard, ”This place smell awful! You say mean things, but you live in poop tunnel! Shut up!”

Rokdor – with the +1 that you didn’t include last round, your attack would have hit. Due to my cruel and capricious nature, however, I’m only going to give you half the damage (i.e., 2 points) that you rolled, because you forgot your bonus when it was actually in play. How’s that for an arbitrary ruling?

Initiative:
Hakotep
Ekkie
Rokdor
Gaelwyn
Oldmar
Goblins (red: -1 hp, prone)
Versevosh (-10 hp)
Sobestian

Only the bold may take action!

Reflex: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10

Gaelwyn slips in the grease as he attacks the prone Goblin and falls spectacularly as if attempting to make a snow angel on the stone floor.

that had to hurt... FallingGreatsword: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 6 - 4 = 3
DAMAGE: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

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Is Oldmar still a-feared? If so he continues running away.

Oops, forgot to roll duration:

Fear rounds for Oldmar: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Yep, frightened this round, then back to his usual self.

Thunk, thunk, thunk go Oldmar's boots down the hall...

How’s that for an arbitrary ruling?

Arbitrary!

As Oldmar can be heard running off down the tunnel, Gaelwyn slips on the greasy floor and lands heavily, his scale mail clattering on the stones! Sobestian continues to inspire his comrades, recounting tales of derring-do while sending an arrow directly into the far wall of the chamber.

Bow, satire, inspired, in melee: 1d20 + 2 - 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 2 - 1 + 1 - 4 = 7
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1

The goblin on the ground leaps to his feet, easily dodging Gaelwyn’s opportune attack. Once upright, he fixes Gaelwyn with a fierce glare, finally looking down on a longshanks! He takes a step back and swings his horsechopper at the human, landing a powerful blow to Gaelwyn’s shoulder that barely misses his neck!

Gaelwyn AoO, prone: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 6 - 4 = 7
Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 5) + 6 = 12

Horsechopper vs prone: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Horsechopper damage: 1d8 ⇒ 6

Crit confirm vs prone: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 Nope.
Crit damage: 2d8 ⇒ (7, 8) = 15

The bard sneers at Ekkie’s words and shouts back, ”These tunnels are our kingdom! You could have been one of us, and instead you join with the longshanks, who flee for their lives, and fall on the floor! And speaking of fleeing…” He takes a quick step back and once again makes a frightful face, this time at Rokdor!

Rokdor – DC 12 Will save or be frightened for 1d4 ⇒ 1 rounds. If you make the save, you’re shaken for 1 round.

Initiative:
Hakotep
Ekkie
Rokdor
Gaelwyn
Oldmar (No longer a-feared)
Goblins (red: -1 hp)
Versevosh (-10 hp)
Sobestian

Pathfinders are go!

"Oi!" cries Oldmar in uncharacteristic, if very dorfish, fashion when he realizes what's happened. His bootfalls clunk closer rather than further as he returns to the fight. Double move.

Does Sobestian notice if the jester's wounds are healing themselves?

Attack: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 5
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Sobe fires again at the jester goblin.

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

Sobestian doesn't see anything like that - but he also hasn't noticed the jester actually getting hit that much. (Unless I've missed some damage accounting - if so, please let me know.)

Hakotep flings more acid across the pit at the red goblin!

ranged touch: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
acid: 1d3 ⇒ 1

Will (dorf): 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 4 + 2 = 26

Rokdor ignores the silly creature and steps forward again, swinging her hammer at it once more, but her aim belies her tough exterior; she's clearly upset by all the name-calling. They aren't supposed to be smart... they're just supposed to die! Everyone knows goblins can't even cast spells!

Boop? (inspire, satire, hatred, shaken): 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 1 - 1 + 1 - 2 = 10

Oldmar’s footfalls can be heard moving closer now, and the excitement is just too much for his companions! Rokdor, Hakotep and Sobestian all miss in their attempts to harm the remaining goblins.

Initiative:
Hakotep
Ekkie
Rokdor
Gaelwyn
Oldmar
Goblins (red: -1 hp)
Versevosh (-10 hp)
Sobestian

Gaelwyn to finish the round.

Gaelwynrolls out of the slick patch on the floor and rises to attack the remaining goblin with his greatsword.

Acrobatics: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (18) - 1 = 17
Hack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 1) + 6 = 11

Gaelwyn leaps to his feet with surprising agility for one so armored, then swings right over the goblin’s head!

The goblin takes a step back and returns the favor, though his strike with his horsechopper is much more deadly!

Horsechopper vs Gaelwyn: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 4

Crit confirm: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16 Got it this time, just barely.
Damage: 2d8 ⇒ (8, 4) = 12

That's 16 damage for Gaelwyn! Puts him at -3 hp, I believe, so he needs to make a DC 13 Con check to stabilize.

The caustic bard laughs an evil laugh, pointing at Gaelwyn bleeding on the floor and crying out, "You see? You'll all die here, and we'll steal what you have and throw your corpses in the filth!" He steps backward and points at Rokdor, his laugh growing louder and somehow passing to the dwarf!

Rokdor - DC 12 Will save or laugh hideously!

Initiative:
Hakotep
Ekkie
Rokdor
Gaelwyn (at -3 hp, dying)
Oldmar
Goblins (red: -1 hp)
Versevosh (-10 hp)
Sobestian

Party up! Except Gaelwyn, who is down.

I think Gaelwyn had already taken 6 points from the last almost critical... So he might be at - 9...

Fort: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

If the inspiration is still in effect this is a 19...Looks like he's stable.

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Yeah, I think you're right about the -9. And the inspiration only applies to attack, damage and saves vs fear...

Will (dorf): 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 4 + 2 = 26

Rokdor glares at the goblin, clearly not amused by its antics. Instead of joining in its laughter, she steps forward and swings her hammer again.

Boop (inspire, satire, hatred): 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 1 - 1 + 1 = 14

Lawd, lawd, lawd, you people roll bad!

Hakotep wrings his hands for a second when he sees Gaelwyn fall but has little else to offer right now except more wall redorating with his poorly-aimed acid.

ranged touch: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
acid: 1d3 ⇒ 3

Hakotep continues his acid-green painting project, Rokdor glares at the bard and lets her hammer feel the fetid breeze, and Gaelwyn bleeds…

Ekkie’s eyes widen as she sees Gaelwyn cut down and those nearby can hear her mutter, ”Uh oh…” She moves carefully across the caltrop-strewn bridge and onto the greased floor, keeping her balance effortlessly. She then slips a hand into her shirt and pulls out a flask, which she tosses at the nasty bard, lighting him on fire!

Alchemist’s Fire, range, melee: 1d20 + 9 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 9 - 4 - 4 = 14
Fire damage: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

Rokdor takes 1 point of splash damage.

Initiative:
Hakotep
Ekkie
Rokdor
Gaelwyn (at -10 hp, dying, dies at -14)
Oldmar
Goblins (red: -1 hp)
Versevosh (-13 hp, afire)
Sobestian

Sobestian and Oldmar are up! If we don’t see a post from Sobestian soonish, I imagine he’d move across the bridge and heal Gaelwyn.

HP: 11/16

Gaelwyn decides he's going to lie here for a while on this nice comfy floor looking at the tunnel with the pretty white light at the end... "I wonder what's down that tunnel?" he thinks to himself...

Stabilize: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

It's not quite Gaelwyn's turn to make a stabilization check, so I'm going to ignore that roll. But I am going to be cruel [Edit: and malevolent] and point out that it's a Con check, not a Fort save, so your bonus is only +2. Sorry...

Cruel and malevolent, I say.

Corrected.

with the way he's been rolling dice it's insult to injury. Is the DC 19?

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Technically it's still DC 10, you just take a penalty equal to your negative hit points.

thanks! I need new virtual dice...

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Oldmar attempts to advance across the bridge and over the grease...Acrobatics: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 ...and promptly falls unceremoniously on his butt...

These rolls though...

Sidenote: hesitant to point this out in our dire situation, but I doubt Ekkie deals 1d20 + 9 fire damage.

Hmm, right you are, Oldmar. I had edited that, must have lost the edit somehow. The alchemist's fire did 3 damage when I rolled it properly and previewed it, which is why Versevosh the bard's hp count went from -10 to -13.

"Oh dear! Gail and Old Man look atrocious!" Sobe exclaims as he crosses the bridge to heal Gaelwyn with a wand he produces at the flick if his wrist.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

I can't remember, is that caltrops on the bridge?

Just in case reflex?: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Just in case reflex?: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

I asked about the healing, because he went from -1 to -6, back to -1 at the top of this pages posts.

You're completely right, Sobestian. I just reviewed my posts for the damage counts and I messed up. Versevosh did accidentally heal 5 hp, and even my cruel and malevolent nature thinks that's wrong. That means he is actually at -18, on fire, and looking quite battered. Sorry for the confusion and thanks for catching that.

Caltrop attack vs AC 12: 1d20 ⇒ 6
Caltrop attack vs AC 12: 1d20 ⇒ 11

Sobestian makes his way across the bridge, seeming to avoid the caltrops more by good fortune than any nimbleness granted by his elven heritage. He heals Gaelwyn enough to stop the warrior's life force from ebbing away entirely, though he's still sorely wounded.

The goblin guard turns slightly and swings his blade at Rokdor, but he's still so excited at thinking he's just felled a longshanks warrior that his strike goes hopelessly awry. At the same moment, the sharp-tongued goblin takes a step away from Rokdor and pats frantically and futilely at the flames all over his body. When the fire finally exhausts itself, the bard looks truly the worse for the experience, extending a hand to the wall to support himself.

Horsechopper: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Horsechopper: 1d8 ⇒ 7

Reflex to put out fire, DC 15: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Fire damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Initiative:
Hakotep
Ekkie
Rokdor
Gaelwyn (at -8 hp, stable)
Oldmar
Goblins (red: -1 hp)
Versevosh (-20 hp, staggered)
Sobestian

Party is up!

Godking acid!

ranged touch: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
acid: 1d3 ⇒ 2

Rokdor plays "follow the leader" with the burning goblin.

Dorf boop!: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 1 - 1 + 1 = 10
What is with these rolls?

I couldn't help myself, I went back and looked at all of your attack rolls on this page. Out of 13 attack rolls, the highest roll was a 13 and the average number rolled was SIX. Ouch.

Sitting on his butt, Oldmar eyes the shoddy state of the enemy bard. He decides to take a risk.

Dropping his axe, he fishes out one of the recovered alchemist fires. Weighing it in his palm, he tosses it haphazardly in the direction of the melee ahead... aiming at the intersection southeast of the bard. AC 5 per combat rules. -2 penalty from range, -4 penalty for ranged attack while prone.

Alch fire vs. AC 5: 1d20 + 2 - 2 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 2 - 2 - 4 = 9 SUCCESS

The flask bursts and splashes the foe (and, sadly, Rokdor) with fire!

Sobe flourishes his wand like a conductor's baton and heals Gaelwyn again.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Hakotep throws more acid at the wall, Rokdor fans the annoying bard once more with her hammer, Gaelwyn groans on the floor as Sobestian helps more of his wounds knit together, and Oldmar lobs a bomb from his prone position with amazing accuracy! The splash of burning reagents sears Versevosh, who sways and leans harder against the wall. As he slides slowly to the floor, he mutters, ”You’ll all die and float down the river of filth…” before his head slumps over and he goes silent.

His goblin guard, seeing himself now alone against the fearsome longshanks, throws down his horsechopper and attempts to skip past Rokdor and escape. With an almost casual flick of her wrist, Rokdor swings her hammer into the path of the goblin, catching it squarely in the forehead and dropping it to the stone floor like a sack of freshly-mined ore.

The sounds of battle fade, replaced by the thick, wet sounds of ick flowing down a stone channel. Ekkie looks down at Oldmar by her side and asks, ”Why you lying down? Dorfs get tired too easy!”

Acrobatics to avoid AoO: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Rokdor AoO, Inspired: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 27
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 6

Crit confirm: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 10
Crit damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 = 9

Initiative:
Hakotep
Ekkie
Rokdor
Gaelwyn (at -6, stable)
Oldmar
Goblins (red: -7 hp, unconscious, dying)
Versevosh (-21 hp, unconscious, dying)
Sobestian

Combat is over, just keeping the initiative tracker up for HP tracking for the moment.

Whew!

Oldmar gives Ekkie a look as dirty as the channel below and gets to his feet, grabbing his axe and putting it away. He walks over to Gaelwyn and is about to hand Sobestian his wand, but thinks better of it. "Hmm, let's check the bodies first."

He proceeds to do exactly that. Any curatives?

Good thinking, Oldmar, you’re hooked up! Versevosh has got: potion of resist energy (fire), wand of cure light wounds (24 charges), brooch of shielding, masterwork whip.

Huzzah! Second thoughts for the win.

Smiling for the first time in a while, Oldmar plucks out Versevosh's wand and hands it to Sobestian.

Gaelwyn: 4d8 + 4 ⇒ (5, 3, 3, 8) + 4 = 23
Oldmar: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Five charges off.

Oldmar clips the brooch to his cloak and hands the potion to the revived Gaelwyn. He then nods in the direction of the unexplored passage.

Shall we? I'll take point.