Arthur, Ferdin, Darlin, and Thalrik begin moving towards the enemy. As he runs, Thalrik conjures up a blast of acid and hurls it at one of the incoming gobs, yet his spell sails wide and he misses the tiny creature! Dexter shouts excitedly that he can help put out the fire.
The Goblin Bard (in the center of the north three) separates from his group and begins a bone-chilling bardic performance:
YO, HO! GOBLIN FUN!
KILL THE MAN AND BITE THE DOG!
DOG MUST DIE WITH POINTY KNIVES,
ROLL HIM UP MAKE DOGGY PIES!
One of the goblins, feeling rather inspired, charges at Ferdin.
Unfortunately for the gobs, his attack deflects off Ferdin's mighty armor and does no damage.
The other northern goblin remains tending his fire, which he is VERY proud of. The southern goblins move towards Darlin.
Dexter runs toward the source of the fire.
Club
Darlin will advance towards the two goblins and take a swipe with his scimitar.
Endeavouring to preserve his scrolls, Thalrik continued to rain acid on the goblins.
Ferdin attacks the goblin in front of him and cleaves it in two with one might swing.
Arthur runs up to the goblin bard, who is still singing his creepy song. Arthur swings and slices him for 6 damage.
Darlin readies his defenses and swipes at the goblins. He completely and utterly misses them in every way conceivable, but his erratic scimitar swinging sure seems to be keeping them at a distance.
[ooc] Darlin, if only there was a way you could just roll actual dice, and then one by one throw them into the "f#%% me" pile :P
The two goblins near Darlin give each other a quizzical look.
Grub-Grub, you fight crazy dwarf. I scared. I run back. Make fire better!
And with that, one goblin steps up and swings at Darlin while the other withdraws, , back towards the rusty dragon.
Giving thanks to Saerenae, and his mighty armor, Darlin manages to avoid taking even the slightest scratch from the goblin's attack.
Thalrik whips up another spell of Acid Splash and hurls it towards the goblin running back to the fire. The spell barely misses him as it sails over his head. It does, however, scare the goblin so badly that he trips and falls prone.
Dexter runs towards to fire, his mind racing for how he is going to get those flames stamped out.
At this moment, Ameiko emerges from the Dragon with a bucket of water and her rapier drawn.
Ahoy, gentlemen, I am here to save your sorry butts!
She notices the goblin on his knees in front of her, and with a slight chuckle, she carefully sets her bucket down and walks over to him, rapier pointed at his throat, waiting for him to try and stand.
Puny creature... thought you could attack MY town? Burn MY tavern?... This punishment is reserved for the boastful...
At this time, everyone paying attention also notices the fire is beginning to spread!
Round 3
Club
Arthur takes a step around the gobo bard and swings at him with his club of vengeful fury.
Swing and a miss. The goblin licks his lips and continues his bard song.
*!*!*!*!*!
The Goblin bard swings his whip at Arthur, attempting to trip him.
Arthur gets critically hit by the goblin warchanter's whip. Because of his armor, Arthur does not suffer any damage, but he does definitely fall prone.
Round 2
Move to R6 / Cast Ray of Frost on V3
"I don't have time for you vermin, there's a tavern with good beer in it to save!" Darlin yells frustratedly at the goblin, after seeing the fire start to spread. He throws a Fire Bolt at the goblin next to him and then moves 20 feet towards the fire.
Fire Bolt, damage
Round 3 then
Taking AOO as the bard tries to him him with his whip
AOO Club
Falling prone Arthur will then get up grumbling probably some insults at the goblin in Infernal...
Regular attack Club
Darlin rushes past the goblin in front of him in an effort to reach the Rusty Dragon. He throws a farewell firebolt into the stupid goblin's face for 4 damage.
As he runs past, the goblin swipes at him with his blade...
... And his attack misses the mighty dwarf.
Arthur swings at the bard as its whip cracks through the air. He hits the bastard for 7 damage before being forcefully flung to the ground by the attack.
As Arthur stands up, the goblin drops his whip and strikes at him with his goblin sword...
...But still reeling from his wounds, he is able to strike the Arthur at all.
Arthur then brings his mighty club down upon the warchanter's head, crushing in his skull for 6 damage.
The Goblin drops dead and Arthur dislodges his club from the creature, picking bones and brains off his weapon.
Ferdin still has his round 3 turn, then the goblins, then thalrik/dexter/ameiko.
Dexter, you also still have your round 2 turn, unless you want to still try and ray of frost the fire...
Dexter moves to R3 and casts Ray of Frost on the goblin at V2.
Ranged Touch Attack
Damage
Dexter moves into position and then casts ray of frost on the goblin, but his ray just barely misses, hissing as it hits the flames.
The goblin swings at Arthur...
...And his blow glances off Arthur's shield.
The goblin prone in front of Ameiko snarls and then attempts to stand up.
Ameiko laughs: Stupid creature..., and then she thrusts her rapier into his throat...
... And brutally ends his pointless existence. Ameiko wipes the blood from her blade, picks up her water bucket, and starts running towards the fire. She yells to everyone:
There are more buckets and water inside you fools!
The last goblin to the south runs up to Thalrik and swings his sword at him...
...But the attack glances harmlessly off of Thalrik's Mage Armor.
So Ferdin, you still have your round 3 turn.
Dexter and Thalrik, you do as well.
Dexter stretches his palm out toward the goblin in front of him. He mutters some words under his breathe, and releases a beam of cold in his direction.
Ranged Touch Attack Roll:
Damage:
Finish him! I'll run for some water.
Dexter moves to S7.
Round 4
Replying a single word none of you understand we then shakes his head into a yes answer.
Club:
Dexter blasts the goblin in the face with his frosty ray for 4 damage, and then hurries towards the tavern.
Ferdin runs as fast as his still somewhat drunk legs can carry him towards to tavern as well.
Arthur swings his club at the dirty gob, but he fails to connect.
I run (triple move in heavy armor)
Still unharmed and reluctant to use any of his precious scroll spells, Thalrik stepped away from the goblin in front of him, slinging a point blank glob of acid at the little bugger.
You cant all concentrate on the fire when theres enemies to be slain damn it, a little hand here?!
"Aww quit your belly aching! Crisp that little bugger up!" Darlin calls. He slings another Fire Bolt towards the goblin near Thalrik, then moves 20 feet towards the fire. "Be along in a moment to put that out before it spreads! This is why you need buildings made out of good stone. Stone doesn't burn like wood does."
Fire Bolt , damage
Thalrik's gob of acid hits the goblin right in his ugly mug for 3 damage, finishing the bastard off.
Darlin's firebolt sails about a foot above the (recently) dead goblin, and then runs towards the fire.
If you would like, go ahead an have a different standard action for your turn.
Uncorking his waterskin, Thalrik rushed to aid with the fire.
Dexter takes a run action to enter the Rusty Dragon
Upon entering the Rusty Dragon, you will find that Ameiko has prepared some buckets already (4 of them to be exact), and there are another several empty buckets lying near the door as well.
The goblin next to Arthur uses his last bit of little strength and furiously kicks the burning embers smoldering at the foot of the Rusty Dragon into Arthur's face...
and burning embers hit him for fire damage!
In the process, the goblin himself takes fire damage... and collapses to the ground dying in the flames he himself started. He sheds a single tear for his dignity, for his life, and for goblin kind, emits a final gasp, and breathes his last.
The fire is still burning, but this square appears to be clear of goblins at this time. The sound of combat still echoes through the town, but significantly less intense than before. From the looks and sounds of it, it seems that Sandpoint is making a strong stand, and has yet to be beaten.
Arthur will run inside the rusty dragon in order to participated in saving the building. he will grab a bucket and join the chain.
Lets save the dragon inn quickly, there are still goblins raiding the town and our help is still needed. Good work everyone.
Ameiko runs over to the fire, dumping her one bucket on the fire.
It takes a panicked several minutes, but everyone's combined efforts is rewarded by the eventually dousing of the fire. A good corner of the building is charred up, and will need definite repairs, but overall the entire tavern is still sound and standing.
Ameiko looks you all over and with a sigh of relief says: Fellas... I doubt I would have been able to put this fire out by myself, let alone deal with all the goblins. It would appears most anyone able to help here is off defending some other part of the town... it really must be divine intervention that you all ran up when you did... I would like to extend my thanks, and offer you free room and board here as long as you need. I see that you must be adventuring types... think of the Rusty Dragon as your new headquarters.
Almost as if waiting for her to finish, you hear the terrified screams of a man coming from not far down the street, following by the obvious shriek of goblins, and what seems to be some wicked sort of howling.
Well, thank you ameiko, but seeing your skill with a rapier you would have had no trouble getting rid of a few goblins yourself.... He continues with his most charming smile. As for food an board, that is most generous, but if you would marry me, it would make my life complete.
Hearing the scream of terror coming form down the street.
Yelling To me, men rally to me. our help is needed and be careful as we might still encounter strong opposition.
and with that he dashes toward the scream.
Ameiko's face erupts in a blush; a fact she quickly hides.
Dear sir... as difficult it is for me to reject your offer outright, I believe there is more heroics to be done. Why don't you scurry along scamp, and go see what is going on down there. I shall head towards the docks, and make sure things are alright in those parts of town.
"Well Lass, we couldn't be havin' all that delightful food burning down, now could we? Also, I just got yer common room presentable, and no dwarf wants to see good work undone by dogs like these." He nudges one of the goblin corpses with his boot as Ameiko speaks, then jerks his head up as he hears howls.
"What was that noise? I don't like the sound of that, we should see if others in town need help... Wait up 'ye daft man!" He runs after Arthur.