Boo walked over to where the sheriff and the priest were, tired and a bit embarrassed. She hadn't actually done anything.
Her spirits brightened immeasurably when the butterflies swarmed around.
"On my way! Kvothe, see what is going on over there, please?" Tinuviel gestured in the direction of the bark and the scream.
I hope the dog is alright she thought, then hurried off to see what she could do.
"Vhat in the nine-hells is going on," The short and stern dwarf grunted. "Don't you longshanks have any type of town guard, a militia to defend your people. There veren't enough Goblins to set a Dwarven stable on fire, yet your village is in flames."
Rogar took a deep breath prepping to continue his berating of the Longshanks when he heard the scream.
"By the Father's hammer. Vhat a mess. Sherrif vhen I finish killing these pests, ve vill have a long talk about your longshanks overconfidence in the security of your homes."
And with that Rogar spit and dashed off toward the north.
The battle is ended and the fire is slowly being brought under control. A few homes are damaged, a few stalls ruined, but the overall carnage was controlled by your quick-thinking and rapid actions.
As you stand there panting and gasping after the near constant battle, a town guard rushes up to you. "'Cuse me, Your Honors, but the Sherriff'd like word with you a the Cathedral steps if you can. Follow me and we'll get there."
Picking your way through the litter of goblin bodies and the carnage of the fight you see Hemlock in discussion with Father Zantus. As you approach the cleric turns to you. "Desna be praised, you have saved the church and the town. However can we repay you?"
Sherriff Hemlock looks askance at the priest, "Ya can start by getting them some o' that Butterfly Magic an' healing their wounds. I need their help further.
"Oh yes, of course," Zantus says. He makes the requisite prayers and gestures and a cloud of swirling swallowtails, still present in the area from earlier in the day swarms on top of you. Whereever the butterflies land on you the healing and restorative touch renews your spirit and heals your wounds.
[dice=Channel Energy]2d6 + remove any conditions like Fatigue etc.
As Hemlock turns to you, the sound of a frantic dog bark comes from the north followed by a scream of a man. "You best go see what that commotion is, my guards and I will make sure none o' these gobbies are still in the town. Sounds like it's coming from north o' the church." He nods his thanks and takes his squad of soldiers through the yard, checking for any stray or straggling goblins.
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I have everyone's wounds fully healed Sheriff, as I am sure the good father can see. Gozreh provides. What I could use is a real shield. Mine is back at the inn. But of course we will go and have a look.
"When you said small internal problems, Sheriff, I didn't think you meant..." Smoke's good-natured stress-induced humor is interrupted by the barking and the scream. He turns to the others who are all also running along and nods. "Let's go, then!"
Boo sends the raven aloft once again to spy on the situation.
The Sherriff says to Cadas: "I have found that all gods provide in their own way. Usually they just provide trouble...You already have one of my guards shields what more can i give you?"
"You needn't lecture me, Master Dwarf," the Sherriff starts to say as the barking/screaming starts. "I have been saying much the same. There are guards and the gate is locked at sunset. Not enough, but these Chelish merchants will not part easily with their coins until the need has past."
As your group begins to jog off, Hemlock looks Smoke square in the eye. "Keep them safe lad, I have feeling the bad times are only beginning.". And with that he saunters off to track down any stragglers.
Following the sound of a worried dog barking ferociously, you jog up Church Street and nearly all the way to Northgate, where you entered town yesterday. To your left is the back side of the White Deer Inn, the ornate stag carvings chopped and burning, the building mostly untouched. To your right, and old stable and guardpost, which looks like it has been ransacked. Ahead looms the city wall and Northgate.
The barking seems to be coming from near the wall and slightly to your right. In the darkness, it's hard to make out exactly what's happening from 100 ft away.
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Smoke identifies that there is, in fact, a dog barking, and heads in that direction (naturally).
"Hold up, there are goblins in both sets of bushes." And Boo gestures to indicate which bushes exactly.
Boo sends the raven aloft once again to spy on the situation.
The Sherriff says to Cadas: "I have found that all gods provide in their own way. Usually they just provide trouble...You already have one of my guards shields what more can i give you?"
Aye, I have your light shield. And I'll gladly trade it for a heavy shield if I can find one in this chaos, but it will serve for now .
Surveying the area where the barking comes from Cadas cast light on her shield as she moves.
She seems to be focused on getting the spell off and does not notice the activity.
"I don't see any..."
Smoke notices them and drops down low, trying to stay hidden. "Found 'em," he says, and points along with Boo to help the others.
Die, Dog, Die - Surprise Round
Good Guys
Bad Guys
Our friend the eagle has stats right here. I believe he does a claw/claw/bite three melee attack blue plate special with dessert and a drink.
As Rogar approaches, his takes care to look and listen for potential ambushes.
His finely honed sense detect the presence of the riders and the Goblins in the buses. He turns his attention for a moment to the young Shoanti Barbarian. Waving his hand silently to get the young mans attention, he points to one bush and shows two fingers and the points to the Shoanti. He then points at the bush nearest the rider, shows two fingers and then points to himself. Finally he shows three fingers, then two fingers, then one finger...
Die, Dog, Die - Surprise Round
21 Gray Goblin
20 Blue Goblin
20 Tinuviel
19 Smoke
17 Robin
17 White Goblin
13 Red Goblin
7 Mounted Goblin
6 Rogar
4 Cadas
For their actions the hiding goblins are surprised and have no actions.
Casting Time 1 round
Components V, S, F/DF (a tiny bag and a small candle)
Range close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
Effect one summoned creature
Duration 1 round/level (D)
Saving Throw none; Spell Resistance no
This spell summons an extraplanar creature (typically an outsider, elemental, or magical beast native to another plane). It appears where you designate and acts immediately, on your turn. It attacks your opponents to the best of its ability. If you can communicate with the creature, you can direct it not to attack, to attack particular enemies, or to perform other actions. The spell conjures one of the creatures from the 1st Level list on Table 10–1. You choose which kind of creature to summon, and you can choose a different one each time you cast the spell.
A summoned monster cannot summon or otherwise conjure another creature, nor can it use any teleportation or planar travel abilities. Creatures cannot be summoned into an environment that cannot support them. Creatures summoned using this spell cannot use spells or spell-like abilities that duplicate spells with expensive material components (such as wish).
When you use a summoning spell to summon a creature with an alignment or elemental subtype, it is a spell of that type. Creatures on Table 10–1 marked with an “*” are summoned with the celestial template, if you are good, and the fiendish template, if you are evil. If you are neutral, you may choose which template to apply to the creature. Creatures marked with an “*” always have an alignment that matches yours, regardless of their usual alignment. Summoning these creatures makes the summoning spell's type match your alignment.
Tinuviel decides that if she can't hit the monsters, maybe her summoned creatures can. She takes out the small candle and tiny bag and begins the ritual to bring a creature into this plane. A shimmering starts to occur in the area behind the goblin as the portal starts to come into existence.
Die, Dog, Die - Surprise Round
The heroes charge into the fray, trumpeting loudly. The goblins act all scared and surprised, cawing and crying out.
End of Surprise Round
Die, Dog, Die - Round 1
21 Gray Goblin surprised
20 Blue Goblin surprised
20 Tinuviel/Eagle
19 Smoke
17 Robin
17 White Goblin
13 Red Goblin
7 Mounted Goblin
6 Rogar
4 Cadas
From out of nowwhere a screaming eagle appears above Red, it's talons flexed and beak ripping.
The unlucky Red manages to avoid the beak, but both the slashing talons strike him full in the face turning into a bloody mess. The stunned goblins falls dead, as the eagle, arcing upwards, poofs into the air from whence it came.
Boo decides Mr. White Square Goblin (or is that Ms. White Square goblin? It would grieve Boo mightily if she were gender insensitive) needs a new friend.
She casts Summon Monster I for an eagle to appear and say hello to the forlorn and lonely little goblin.
She also takes a five foot step forward.
Smoke lunges out of the brush before the spell finishes completion...
In his hurry, his attack is nothing more than amateurish.
Seeing the eagle rip the goblin to pieces, Smoke doesn't even break stride. He keeps running forward, sword in hand, and finally swings it at the goblin mounted on the horrific dog-thing-- hoping that the surprise can edge him just past its weapon's zone of effectiveness.
He arcs the hellknight's sword through the air, praying for it to make contact.
Die, Dog, Die - round 1 - continued
Tinuviel, pleased with the effectiveness of her summoning prepares to repeat the process and makes the appropriate words and gestures to bring another creature into existence.
Glad that the screaming eagle mauled the goblin he had missed, Smoke continues his charge right into the mounted goblin. His greatsword catches the light just as it crashes into the goblin, rending a wound in its arm and shoulder.
The Mounted Goblin is shaken, but remains in the saddle after the great blow. He turns the mount who takes a bite at Smoke with it's rodent like mouth.
The bite misses the barbarian as the rider also slashes at him with his long horsechopper.
Smoke also easily avoids this blow. The rider then spurs his mount in attempt to get past the killer longshanks and get in the open.
Meanwhile, Robin tosses his magic butter out on at the feet of the lurking goblins.
The Grease spell does not spill them immediately, but hinders their movements as they gather themselves to attack.
White Goblin sees the great barbarian chase his superior, and launches himself headlong at the longshanks, staying clear of the wounded dog in the process.
This attack does catch Smoke who was avoiding the mounted attacks and scratches him in the back.
Rogar shakes his head at the complete lack of tactics and continues his charge into combat. Seeing the Goblin trying to chase down his barbarian companion he bears down of the beasty and tries to slam into him from behind.
"For the SKY!" He roars as he drops his shoulder and swings the shield up toward the Goblin's spine.
Die, Dog, Die - Round 1 - continued
The shield-toting dwarf charges behind the barbarian, and his attack is also successful. With a mighty wallop his shield catches the goblin under the chin, but the little bugger is tough, and recovers enough to stay in the fight.
Cadas moves toward the slippery goblins and as she approaches she calls on Gozreh to unleash her fury on the Blue Goblin.
but while the storm raises wind, the goblin does not suffer any lasting damage.
End of Round 1
With the option to cut down the goblin or crush the dog, he goes for the uglier one: the dog. Smoke hopes the blow will knock the goblin out of the saddle, saving Robin the effort of putting him on the ground for him.
Die, Dog, Die - Round 1 - Continued
The swing is a mighty one, and the Goblin Dog looks like a sure victim, until the rider's great skill turns him at the last moment and avoids the oversize blade. The dog scampers off, rider in tow.
Round 1 complete
Die, Dog, Die - Round 2
You have gotten used to the foolishness of goblin tactics this evening, but the speed of the goblin mount, and the skill of the rider look like a big challenge.
The dog who's barking brought you to this combat, collapses in a heap as the goblin rides away. You see a large rent in his side where he was mortally wounded, but refused to go down while his master, who quivers behind the woodpile, was threatened.
As the dog gives up the ghost, the man cries out. "No Brutus! They killed Brutus! Make them pay!" But he remains in hiding.
21 Gray Goblin surprised (buttered)
20 Blue Goblin surprised (buttered)
20 Tinuviel/Eagle
19 Smoke
17 Robin
17 White Goblin (wounded)
7 Mounted Goblin
6 Rogar
4 Cadas
The Blue and Gray Goblinsattempt to move slowly from the Greased spot.
Blue moves forward to engage Cadas while Grey moves away.
Sadly, the strike is just short. He calls out to Rogar as he maneuvers, trying to pin the goblin down: "The one on the dog is coming back!"
Die, Dog, Die - Round 2 - continued
Another (maybe it's the same one, who knows?) screeching eagle flashes into existence talons aimed at Blue Goblin who screams in fright.
Talons and sharp beak flashing, the eagle slashes at the face of the poor goblin, turning into a bloody mess. With fortitude borne of desparation, the goblin continues to fight on, however.
Smoke wheels to attack the White Goblin who snuck up behind him, causing a wound. However, his return stroke is deflected enough by the jittery creature that it falls harmless to the side.
Tinuviel picks up her skirt and runs to where she can see the action better (double move).
Die, Dog, Die - round 2 - continued
Tinuviel dashes gracefully down the road and near the gate.
Robin casts his Daze spell at the Goblin Dog but it seems to have no effect on the creature.
White Goblinperforms a fighting withdrawl successfully avoiding any attacks and moving from a threatened position to the side of his comrade. He unwittingly almost trips over Tinuviel as he retreats backwards.
You see the Mounted Goblin spur his mount more and wheels him around the battlefield, putting away his long chopper and pulling out a bow and nocking an arrow.
Cadas looks to skewer the recently raked Blue Goblin with her holy weapon.
The blow catches the bloody goblin in the belly and it lets out a dying scream as it falls to her.
After shaking the goblin from her weapon Cadas uses her move to move closer to the wounded dog, hoping to save it.
Rogar angered by the fleeing foes lowers his head and rushes to cut off the rider. His legs pumping as hard as they can, but too short to reach the dog. The best he can do is place himself between his allies.
"C'mon you rat rider, you'll find me a bit more dangerous than a pup!"
Die, Dog, Die - Round 2 - continued
The sturdy dwarf chases after the riding goblin, but can't close enough to catch him.
End of Round 2
Die, Dog, Die - round 3
With the goblins on the other side of the field, the man behind the woodpile comes out to check on his dog. You see he is dressed in noble-man's finery and carries a walking stick. His usually neat hair is amuss, and his clothing is torn and stained. He kneels beside the poor canine, visibly upset.
21 Gray Goblin
20 Tinuviel
19 Smoke
17 Robin
17 White Goblin (wounded)
7 Mounted Goblin (wounded)
6 Rogar
4 Cadas
The Gray Goblin also brings out a shortbow and draws a bead on the nearest target - Robin
But the shot flies harmlessly overhead.
[ooc]Time for the heroes, Boo, Smoke, and Robin
Smoke crashes across the road and grass, drawing down a mighty charge on the bow-wielding goblin.
The swing is perfect; his form is impeccable. Turning to face the rest of the combat, he prepares to interdict between Robin and his wounded foe. He shouts to Cadas: "Keep that guy back! It's dangerous over here!"
Boo steps five feet closer to Mr White Goblin and throws him a present. She gives him an acid dart.
Let's see if he likes it!
for damage
Die, Dog, Die - Round 3 - continued
Boo likes giving goblins gifts (like eagles in the face), but this time she tries an old favorite, the acid dart. Unfortunately, the goblin has no desire to receive this gift and ducks out of the way.
Meanwhile Robin is also in the giving mood and decides White Goblin might like a nice meat cleaver to complete his set. He launches the goblin weapon but his aim fails him and the knife clatters harmlessly to the ground. Hey, it the thought that counts, right?...
Smoke does what Smoke does best. He bounds across the gate-yard and with all his momentum behind it, he smashes his sword into the bow-wielding goblin. With a terrific clash, the blade lands true, and the goblin falls, never to rise again.
White Goblin shows his gratitude for all this gift givinng by screaming like banshee and leaping at Robin with his goblin knife outstretched.
A normal-sized man might've been in trouble, but against the halfling, the blade swishes harmelssly above his head.
The mounted goblin continues riding around the battlefield like a Commanche warrior. Circling and firing an arrow at the dwarf who attemtped to block his path.
While the shot may have been true enough for a stationary man, the bounding of the goblin beast, causes the shot to be just a bit off, and Rogar catches it with his shield instead of his body.