GM Dust's Rise Of The Runelords AE (Inactive)

Game Master Signore di Fortuna

Is the fire out now, or is it still going? We'll try to keep the fire from spreading before we go after the rest of the goblins, or at least make sure the area is as safe as possible from fire before continuing after them.

It's a cantrip so I can dump 2 gallons of water on the fire every six seconds

As Xeni douses the burning wagon, a group of four goblins emerge, three wielding a torch in addition to their dogslicers and the fourth holding a whip. They growl in anger as the druidess ruins their fun.

Initiative:

Xeni: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Lilla: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Ana: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13
Bairn: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
Goblins: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Warchanter: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

The goblin wielding the whip continues chanting the horrible rhyme, filling the other goblins with confidence.

Round 1: Goblin Warchanter, Ana, Goblins, Bairn, Lilla, Xeni

Her rage resurging, Anazaliana moved forward and swung her axe with full force.

Moving to P-23

Swing at G1: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 2 = 8

And a miss.

Two of the goblins engage Ana, while the last goes after Lilla. They all attack with their torches.

Vs Ana: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (16) - 1 = 15; Damage: 1d2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 plus 1 fire damage.

Vs Ana: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (5) - 1 = 4

Vs Lilla: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (5) - 1 = 4

Round 1: Goblin Warchanter, Ana, Goblins, Bairn, Lilla, Xeni

Bairn puts his ocarina to his lips and plays a rousing tune, inspiring courage in his companions.

Inspire Courage: An affected ally receives a +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.

Lilla smiles and attacks the little beastie in front of her.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 3 + 1 = 23

Confirm Critical: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10

*sigh* Of bloody course not

Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

As Lilla lands a strike on the little monster near her, Xeni begins to chant in druidic while holding her staff aloft, the wood seems to somehow become denser and thicker.

Cast Shillelagh +1 to attack/ 2d6 damage

The goblin with the whip points at Lilla. "What did the shopkeeper say to the goblin who wanted to buy a teapot?"

"A little short, aren't you?"

Casts Hideous Laughter. DC 12 Will Save.

Round 1: Goblin Warchanter, Ana, Goblins, Bairn, Lilla, Xeni

Please don't let me laugh myself to death: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Lilla immediately falls to the ground, laughing uncontrollably.

Ignoring the slight singe on her armor, Ana took another swing.

Step 1, Swing at G1: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 4 + 2 = 22

Step 2, Remove Head: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 + 2 = 12

Step 3, Profit.

As Ana slays the goblin, the other two drop the torches and ready their more effective weapons.

Vs Ana: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23; Confirm: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8; Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Vs Lilla: 1d20 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 4 = 27; Confirm: 1d20 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 3 + 4 = 24; Damage: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 2) + 2 = 8

Round 1: Goblin Warchanter, Ana, Goblins, Bairn, Lilla, Xeni

Bairn continues to play the ocarina as he rushes forward to attack the goblin.

Charge!: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Great...multitasking is not my strong suit.

Seriously, I don't want to die like this: 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 + 1 = 17

Lilla seems to get control of herself as she stops laughing and glares at the spell caster.

o_0 Damn!!!

I know right?! These are some tough and mean little bastards.

Stepping around Lilla's prone form, Xeni slams the end of her staff down at the goblin.

1d20 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 + 1 + 1 = 14
2d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2, 5) + 1 + 1 = 9

Xeni misses the goblin with her attack. The warchanter points at Ana. "How long did the page on top of the barracks stay awake?"

"Over-knight."

Another Hideous Laughter. DC 12 Will Save.

Round 3: Goblin Warchanter, Ana, Goblins, Bairn, Lilla, Xeni

Will: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Despite her best efforts, the Half-Orc couldn't help but start laughing like a madwoman, falling to her knees, then her side.

That's it, she's dead.

You get a new save, Ana.

The goblins, driven into a frenzy over their battle prowess, attack the bard and the prone ranger.

Vs Bairn: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Vs Ana: 1d20 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 3 + 4 = 26; Confirm: 1d20 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 4 = 13; C. Damage: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 1) + 2 = 4

Round 3: Goblin Warchanter, Ana, Goblins, Bairn, Lilla, Xeni

Bairn tries to not let the overwhelming odds deter his performance as he attacks the goblin with his sword.

Attack: 1d20 ⇒ 4

Lilla takes her time standing up so as not to provoke an attack from the green little bugger.

Using a full round action to stand up so as not to provoke AoO, not like they need the extra help. *sigh*

Will: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14

Ana managed to stop laughing, just in time to feel the goblins blade drive into her side.

Going to take a chance that can either kill us or save us

Seeing Ana fall and stabbed repeatedly, and noting the goblins avoiding counterattacks, Xeni takes a risk uttering a spell and gesturing in a sweeping arc as the entire area erupts in wild growth, grasses and roots bursting from the ground to grab hold of everything.

Cast entangle DC 14 Reflex. An entangled creature moves at half speed, cannot run or charge, and takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls and a –4 penalty to Dexterity. An entangled character who attempts to cast a spell must make a concentration check (DC 15 + spell level) or lose the spell.

So, we have to make the save too right?

Yeah but any of them that get affected, your attacks will automatically do sneak attack damage

*smiles*

Reflex for the win!: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

Lol

Reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18

Oh, phew.

Goblin's Reflex: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
Warchanter's Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

As long as you remain in the entangled area, you have to make a reflex save at the end of your turn. And the area is considered difficult terrain.

The grass and weeds around the cathedral square spring up, wrapping themselves around the goblins, the wagon and Ana. The warchanter attempts to break free.

Escape Artist: 1d20 + 8 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 8 - 1 = 12

2nd attempt: 1d20 + 8 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 8 - 1 = 15

After wriggling around for a bit, the goblin manages to break free.

Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

And is not ensnared again.

Round 4: Goblin Warchanter, Ana (stabilize), Goblins, Bairn, Lilla, Xeni

Question, can I get my one more action before going down and stabilizing? The Orc Ferocity racial trait.

Damn...why are these guys so tough? They're just gobblins.

@Ana: yes.

As the Goblin struggled to free itself, Ana dug deep down and forced herself to stay conscious. With a primal scream, she attempted to swing at the little beastie.

Reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Joke of an attack: 1d20 + 4 + 2 - 4 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 4 + 2 - 4 - 2 = 13 Maybe?

You get a +1 from Bairn's bardic performance, so a 14 hits.

Wow, that close.

Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 = 8

As her axe struck home, everything started fading to black as consciousness left.

Stabilize - DC 10: 1d20 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (7) + 1 - 3 = 5

And another point gone. If I die, this might be a good thing.

Ana manages to cut down the goblin in front of her before going down.

Escape Artist: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

2nd Attempt: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

The goblin in front of Lilla, Xeni and Bairn cannot break free from the plants.

Round 4: Goblin Warchanter, Ana (stabilize), Goblins, Bairn, Lilla, Xeni

Bairn keeps playing his tune on the ocarina before attacking the goblin.

Attack: 1d20 ⇒ 19; Confirm?: 1d20 ⇒ 9; Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 3

Reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21

Bairn surprises himself by cutting down the goblin and not getting ensnared. He starts to move back.

Will have to wait to post in this till later. On our way out and I can't get the map on my phone.

Lilla moves around the table to try and attack the comedian spell caster.

Please please please hit this jerk: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Of bloody course not. Well, it's been nice knowing all of you.

Can I please not get f'ing stuck while I'm sucking at trying to hit this little menace?!: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

Well that f'ing figures. Damn it damn it damn it!!

So is the general consensus that after the 1st round, the caster is also subject to Entangle?

Moving around the table, past Ana's fallen body, Xeni raises her staff, brining it down in a vicious strike at the goblin war chanter.

Reflex: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

1d20 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 + 1 + 1 = 19
2d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3, 6) + 1 + 1 = 11

Moved to Q,23

Henry said that if you are standing in the affected area that you are subject to it as well. *sigh* I picked the wrong day to stop sniffing glue. Lol

ok updated

Awesome job!! We might just survive this. LOL

Xeni puts the final goblin down.

Combat Over.

The entangling grass returns to its normal state and Father Zantus rushes over. "Thank you for all your help."

He notices that most of the party is wounded and unleashes two waves of healing power.

Channel Energy: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6
Channel Energy: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 6) = 10

She lets out a sigh of relief as she feels her wounds close up and the warmth of the healing energy engulfs her. Looking up at him she says, "You're welcome, thank you for the healing. How bad is it? I mean the town?"

Father Zantus shakes his head. "We were overrun! I don't know how this could have happened?"

The sounds of battle continue on in the distance and the group can see many dead goblins among a few unlucky citizens. The priest sighs. "I can't do much more than I already have, my healing power is spent. It seems like most of the fighting has died down though."

Gamble paid off!!! Yay

Without even hesitating she asks, "What can we do to help?" She thinks about the lovely older couple that helped her out at their shop, and Ameiko at the Rusty Dragon, she hoped that she was alright.

Anazalia's eyes opened and she gasped for air. After coughing for a short bit, she propped herself up and looked around, "Sobolani mici murdari. Au avut noroc."

Picking herself up, the Half-Orc dusted herself off before putting her axe away.

Lilla looks over at the half orc, "Well...at least these ones are dead, but there are still plenty more from the sound of it and I can't just leave this place to it's fate. Too many have died already. I know it was a tough fight, but we can't just let them run around hurting and killing innocent people...I just can't."