DM Morvius's Chelish Heroes

Game Master Tourach

The home in question is a fair distance out. As you start to walk, Raven does notice that the ground around the outskirts of town if significantly more disturbed than it was previously - signs suggest that at least a few beings have been walking through here other than yourselves.

Zephyr's little garron trudged along at a very leisurely pace which was just fine for the young noblewoman. Looking over the handful of documents that explained her purpose out in rural Cheliax (for possibly the eighth time by this point) she almost missed the group of armed travelers heading in the opposite direction.

Urging her steed to a halt she calls out, "Excuse me good travelers. I am in search of the town of Lurien. Is it much further along this road?", she asks in a sweet voice.

"You have found it. Much of the town has been abandoned, though; only a few survive, behind a barricade deeper within the town."

Raven gestures in the appropriate direction.

"Tell me, who are you, and why are you in the area? There are not many travelers around here, what with the zombie plague..."

I assume you meant Gillamoor and not Lurion. Lurion is the town right before Gillamoor on the path.

Marc reigns his horse in and watches the rider suspiciously, waiting for her response to Raven.

Hafdan leans over chuckling and nudges Marc in the ribs. "Asmodeus help us if she's reinforcing us. Lucius has enough trouble keeping himself focused with Lucrezia around, imagine what he'll be like with two women about."

Lucrezia gives the other woman an appraising look over as she waits for her response to Raven's question and pretends not to overhear Hafdan's comment.

Oops, yeah I meant Gillamoor.

"Oh, excellent I-", Zephyr interrupts herself mid speech as she begins to recognize the group she's conversing with. "Forgive my lack an appropriate introduction a moment ago, I was ignorant of whom I was speaking with".

"I am Zephyr Cornelia, of the house Jeggare. I believe you are Raven of the Lord of Law, Marc Baradin, Hafdan Jelspar, Lucrezia Villanova, and Lucius Cassius?", she asks unnecessarily. "I am here for much the same reason you are. I am under orders from someone close to the queen herself to aid you in your endevours here."

"Good to meet you then if you're here to help. I'm Lucius." He says as he gives a quick look to Lucrezia, hoping he chose his words wisely. He does his best to ignore Hafdan's remark.

Lucrezia waits to see Lucius's response before offering her own. "Nice to meet you Zephyr. Might we inquire as to what your area of expertise is?"

Zephyr's eyes narrow on Lucrezia for the briefest moment.

"Of course, dear. I am a student of The Art specialized in the summoning and binding of creatures from the many planes. In addition, I am quite well-read. My studies at the academy included a variety of academics beyond magical theory", the noblewoman explains with no shortage of pride.

"We were just heading out to investigate movement seen in some of the abandoned homes. If you aren't too tired from your journey we can show you where we are staying and leave your horse with ours before we all continue the search?"

Zephyr smiles sweetly.

"I am a bit sore but I can put aside my own personal comfort a bit longer in the interest of seeing to our duties", she says. "Please show me where to leave my steed and I will accompany you on your investigation".

"I'm afraid the reports I was given were woefully inadequate. Perhaps one of you could catch me up on what you have learned about this plague?"

The group shows Zephyr to the small house just inside the barricade. It is clearly not designed to accommodate so many people and the sleeping space is quite cramped.

Zephyr ties her horse up and examines the lodging. The young noblewoman keeps up a pleasant facade doing her best to hide her displeasure at the less than ideal accommodations.

"Well then, what was it you were about to investigate before I interrupted?"

Something was attempting to enter the barricade last night. With that he starts walking towards the building indicated earlier.

As you all head to the building, you notice it is a rather nondescript home towards the edge of the town proper. The door is closed and there is no obvious sign of anyone outside of the structure.

You can all give me perception checks, but let me know whether you are just looking around outside or searching the door/building itself.

Lucrezia will go inside and search the building.

Perception 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

Hafdan mutters to himself as he steps up to the door and begins to run his hand slowly along the edge. "Damn spear better not skewer me again or I'm asking for hazard pay."

Perception check taking 20 for the door to look for signs of entry and for traps. Otherwise Hafdan will leave the rest of the house exterior to the others.

Lucius also enters the building to search it.

1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 Really?

However, Lucius as usual finds nothing of importance inside.

Zephyr follows the group inside examining the building's interior and scanning for magical emanations.

Perception
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Detect Magic

With that roll Hafdan might be right...

Marc also searches the door before entering. (Taking 20 for a 26) Once inside, if there are no traps, he makes a quick search of the house.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

While searching the door, Hafdan and Marc notice that there is definitely the sound of movement inside, though there appear to be no traps on the door itself. From what you can tell, there are 2-3 being inside and they are moving, but not coming towards the door.

Marc holds up his hand to halt the others before entering, he steps back ready to kick the door and waits for Halfdan's signal.

Hafdan quietly draws his swords and steps lightly to the side. Tensing his shoulders, he gives Marc a quick nod and then prepares to enter behind the big man.

At Halfdan's signal Marc kicks open the door and rushes inside.

Strength Check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

Whilst the others focus on the building, Raven will keep an eye on the surrounds, for any signs of more 'building infestations'...

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23.

The door cracks open and inside are two hobgoblins and a goblin standing with weapons drawn and clearly waiting for someone to enter. The goblin is holding a longbow and one hobgoblin has a greatsword while the other holds a steel shield and a longsword.

Go ahead and roll initiative, while the group inside was waiting for someone to enter, they weren't prepared for the door to get kicked in so neither of you will get surprise.

Initiative: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23, 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19.

I will keep the 23 :-)

Initiative: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

Round 1 Initiative: 23 (+5), AC: 21, HP: 22/22

Marc rushes the hobgoblin with a greatsword and swings.

Attack with Longsword (Power Attack): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Damage with Longsword (Power Attack): 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Initiative 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

Round 1 Initiative: 22, AC: 16, HP: 13

Doubting that she can get a clear shot with her bow into the house, Lucrezia draws her rapier and sword and will attempt to reach and attack the goblin with the bow if possible.

Attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Damage 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Zephyr's delicate features wrinkle in disgust at the sight of the creatures.

"Lord of Law, cast swift judgement against these foul beasts!", she exclaims.

Stepping aside, trying to get out of the line of sight of the room's goblinoid occupants, Zephyr begins muttering arcane syllables and performing short but clearly magical gestures as she casts a spell.

Begin Casting Summon Monster I

Initiative 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

Round 1 Initiative: 12. AC 19, HP: 18

Seeing the archer-unfriendly room, Lucius hesitantly draws his sword as he moves into the room. He takes a swing at the goblin with the longbow.
If I don't get to arch, neither do you.

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

1d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Hafdan rushes in past Marc, throwing himself forward into a roll. As his shoulder hits the floor he can feel the movement of the air as the blade swings above his head. Rising, he plants a sword in the creature's back.

Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Acrobatics check as part of a move action to move through a threatened square to get into flanking with Marc: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
Single attack against hobgoblin: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22 (24 if flanking), Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 (+ sneak attack 1d6 ⇒ 3)

Round 1:

15/15hp, AC 17/11/16, CMD 16

His new greatsword leading, Raven rushes into the room, and engages the sword-and-shield hobgoblin...

MW Greatsword: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11, for 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 6) + 6 = 15 Slashing damage.

Round 1

Lucius and Lucrezia move to engage the goblin who drops its bow to draw a short sword. Wounded, but standing, he swings at Lucius.

Goblin: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

The greatsword wielding hobgoblin seems surprised as Hafdan tumbles past him but turns around as Marc strikes at him. Despite the attack and Hafdan's strike at his back, he still stands and attempts to bring his greatsword down on Marc.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

Meanwhile Raven engages the shielded hobgoblin, though his attack is deflected by its guard. It snarls and then swings back in response.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Round 1 Initiative: 22, AC: 1, HP: 13

Lucrezia attempts move into a flanking position if possible and strike at the goblin again.

Attack 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17 +2 more if I can flank
Damage 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Round 2 Initiative: 23 (+5), AC: 21, HP: 22/22

Marc presses the attack against the greatsword-weilding hobgoblin.

Attack with Longsword (Power Attack): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Damage with Longsword (Power Attack): 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Attack with Heavy Shield (Power Attack): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
Damage with Heavy Shield (Power Attack): 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Round 1:

15/15hp, AC 17/11/16, CMD 16

Spurred on by Marc's example, Raven attempts to acquit himself equally as well against his 'own' Hobgoblin...

MW Greatsword: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9, for 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 6) + 6 = 18 Slashing damage.

...taking a large chunk out of a wall :-/

Finishing the last few syllables of her spell Zephyr steps back into view of the room and flourishes with her right hand.

Summoning into a flank.

From out a thin air an eagle with ash and crimson streaked feathers appears. It emits a piercing a raptor's cry before beating its powerful wings to fly into position and laying into the hobgoblin.

Claw
1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 3 + 2 = 23
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Claw2
1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 3 + 2 = 23
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Bite
1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 3 + 2 = 16
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Fly Check to 5-foot step after full attack
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

As her minion assaults the creature Zephyr waves her hand in a back-handed motion and projects a tiny bolt of lightning.

Jolt - Cover Penalty - Melee Penalty
1d20 + 3 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 3 - 4 - 4 = 2
1d3 ⇒ 2

Round 2 Initiative: 12 AC 19, HP: 18

Lucius strikes back at the goblin who dared to take a swing at him.

This is including flank if he has it.
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

1d8 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Round 2

Lucrezia fells the goblin and Lucius steps away from the body towards the nearest hobgoblin, the one wielding a greatsword, but cannot connect with it. Marc however finished the thing off as Zephyr's eagle takes a chunk out of the shielded hobgoblin. As Raven attempts to strike it, the hobgoblin deflects his blow and attempts to make a strike of its own.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Round 1 Initiative: 22, AC: 1, HP: 13

Lucrezia turns away from the dead goblin and attempts to move into a position where she can flank the shielded hobgoblin and stab at it with her rapier.

Attack roll 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21 (+2 more if I can flank)
Damage 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Directing her infernal minion to continue its attack Zephyr lazily tosses another tiny bolt of lightning.

Claw
1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 3 + 2 = 16
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Claw2
1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 = 6
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Bite
1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 2 = 14
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Fly Check to 5-foot step after full attack
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

Jolt - Cover Penalty - Melee Penalty
1d20 + 3 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 3 - 4 - 4 = 2
1d3 ⇒ 2

Round 3:

10/15hp, AC 17/11/16, CMD 16

MW Greatsword, flank: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 2 = 16, for 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 3) + 6 = 15 Slashing damage.

Nodding his thanks to Lucrezia, Raven has the grace to look slightly embarrassed that he still cannot manage to land a blow...

Round 3 Initiative: 23 (+5), AC: 21, HP: 22/22

Marc shoulders his way to the other hobgoblin and lays into it with his sword.

Attack with Longsword (Power Attack): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
Damage with Longsword (Power Attack): 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Flanking not included, as I'm no sure who's standing around that hobgoblin at this point.

Round 3 Initiative: 12, AC 19 HP 18/18

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

Confirming Critical Hit
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

1d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Lucius attempts to flank the greatsword wielding goblin. He brings his blade low and does an upward slash at him, as if he was uppercutting the goblin.

Round 3

The remaining hobgoblin is brought low by the group descending upon it. It falls to the ground motionless. Upon searching the bodies, you find 200gp, two medium suits of studded leather, one small suit of studded leather, one longsword, one greatsword, one heavy steel shield, one small longbow and one small short sword. The goblin has the same metallic spike and barbs dug into its skin as the other goblins you've seen and all three sets of armor bear similar marking to the banners hung in the forest.

You can each take 600XP for the fight.

Raven calls upon Asmodeus to heal his wounds...

CLW: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10.

"Right then. Let's check the building to see if we can find any reason why they were here..."

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14.

We should probably do a quick check of other nearby buildings, but other than that, I am good to go to the next marker :-)

"Yes, let's continue our search before we were so rudely interrupted."

Perception
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16

Yea, we should just to be sure.