GM/Lictor Lane's Who Needs Parenting? = CoT Team 1 IC Thread (Inactive)

Game Master michaelane

Moondark hisses with impatience, "I'm sure story time can wait. Are we waiting for Whitechin to set up another welcoming committee? She stays safely at the back and glowers at the others to get a move on.

Round 1

Xianae gets partway down the ladder and sees four goblins with shortbows waiting in the room. Fortunately, they seem to be temporarily distracted by a large bug crawling on the wall. The room is 10 feet wide by 25 feet long. The goblins are at the far end by the opening of a low dirt tunnel leading in the direction of the back of the manor.

Round 1 Xianae, Coran, Roman, Moondark, Jo, Baddies, Emmett, Byron

Round 1.

Seeing Xianae apparently spot something, Moondark slams a bolt into her crossbow and looks for a target.

Moondark doesn't see any movement yet (other than Xianae) but its coming

Round 1 Xianae, Coran, Roman, Moondark, Jo, Baddies, Emmett, Byron

Coran moves ahead enough to touch Xianae on the head, whispering "may the might of Cayden and Abadar protect you." casting a spell to protect her.

Shield of Faith: +2 deflection bonus to AC lasts for 2 minutes

Sorry, just realized I wasn't clear on Xianae's move. She has enough movement to get to the bottom of the ladder with a double move. She would see the goblins when she got partway down, but I'm assuming she wants to go to the bottom. So, with that said, Coran, you can also go down if you choose and would need to if you're going to touch her. But, there won't be room for anyone else. I'm also fine just ruling that you cast on her before she headed down the ladder since there was plenty of time (in which case you have another action if you so choose.

I would have gone to the bottom yes, I would have also held up 4 fingers once I saw the Goblins, so that anyone looking down from above would see there are 4 things here.

Coran, while I appreciate the thought and hate to turn down any assistance, Roman has already cast Shield of Faith on me. So it would be a wasted spell, thank-you anyway.

Coran will be selfish and cast it on himself, hopefully allowing less damage to come to his fragile frame. Coran will cast that before the round then on this round cast guidance on Jo.

Just do it behind Jo's back!!!!

He will, probably on the back of his knee to be precise.

Jo, go ahead with your action and then I'll delay Roman till after you if he isn't back.

Roman follows Xianae into the opening, trying to keep quiet.
Stealth: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
He drops onto one knee and draws the bow string, but does not open fire until more people are down there or until the goblins spot them.
Roman will delay his attack until anyone shows intention to engage in melee, then he'll shoot.

Updating the initiative tracker...just Jo, then the goblins.
Round 1 Xianae, Coran, Roman, Moondark, Jo, Baddies, Emmett, Byron

If there is room Jo will decend the ladder and ready an action to attack any one who threatens him or a companion.

Round 1 Xianae, Coran, Roman, Moondark, Jo, Baddies, Emmett, Byron

Jo will move down the ladder and wait until room is available.

"C'mon guys, make room for Jo!"

Oh, I see. In that case, Roman will delay until after Jo is down the ladder, then descend and fire away at the baddies.
Point Blank Shot, Guidance
Atk1: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 14
Dmg: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7

Jo descends the ladder and waits seeing four goblins with shortbows trained on he and Xianae. Roman drops to the bottom and fires an arrow at the goblins, but in his haste, it fires a little too high and clatters against the wall behind them. The goblins shout with glee and four small arrows come arcing back.

Attack (Shortbow vs. Roman) 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Damage (Shortbow) 1d4 ⇒ 3
Attack (Shortbow vs. Roman) 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Damage (Shortbow) 1d4 ⇒ 1
Attack (Shortbow vs. Jo) 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Damage (Shortbow) 1d4 ⇒ 2
Attack (Shortbow vs. Xianae) 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Damage (Shortbow) 1d4 ⇒ 1

One of them finds a crack in Roman's armor. The little green imp dances up and down in glee, apparently forgetting the rest of the plan as the other three dart back disappearing into the tunnel.

Round 1 Xianae, Coran, Roman, Moondark, Jo, Baddies, Emmett, Byron

C'mon Emmett and Byron!!! We are all chomping at the bit!!!!

I'll GM PC them tonight if we don't see a post today.

Hmmm... Sorry, my dot disappeared from this thread, and did not update when GM/Lictor Lane made his 'baddies' post, so I did not know that there had been any movement on this thread :-/

Byron fidgets impatiently at the top of the narrow shaft.

"Oh I say! Move aside, so the rest of us can make it down..."

Delay until there is room to make it down the ladder, and then move forward, weapon drawn.

No worries Byron. I wonder if the same may have happened to Emmett. Since we have restricted space and neither you nor Emmett have much by way of buffs to offer, I'm going to move us to Round 2 so that Xianae and Roman can move forward and make room for the rest of you.

Updated Map

Round 2 Xianae, Coran, Roman, Moondark, Jo, Baddies, Emmett, Byron

I stand where I am, "Naki ni ztreki ny foi trui!" After saying something in a strange, aggressive sounding language I move to the first Goblin.

Move 3 spaces directly in front of me, so I am standing next to the Goblin diagonally.
I have cast True Strike, hopefully this time I will get to use it.

Moondark cradles her crossbow and sits tight until the traffic clears.
I'll let Jo move down before me and follow if there's room.

I thought from the initial description that there was actually a giant beetle or something down there : )

Emmett's head is dipped in water, or so it seems for a moment, as stimuli comes to him in a muffled, distant echo of themselves. He stares in disbelief at the slain bodies of the goblins, finding humanity in their dead monstrosity. In a way, he knows he's responsible for the carnage. He didn't hold the blade, but his actions have been a part of the slaughter.

He hesitates further, wondering if Westcrown needs to burn, flames fuelled by idealism and blood, in order to be born again...

A yell makes him snap out of it. His mind pushes his body to move. He makes it to the top of the stairs, ready to go down after everyone.

Lost my dot... Sorry! It's great to be back!

Coran sneaks up behind Jo, touching the back of his knee casting guidance on Roman.

Welcome back Emmett! Lots of problems with folks losing dots lately.

Xianae casts her spell and moves forward. Coran follows with another spell, while Moondark waits to see what Jo will do.

Round 2 Xianae, Coran, Roman, Jo, Moondark, Baddies, Emmett, Byron

Updated Map

Jo will move down the ladder and follow Xianae to within reach of the goblin (as long as Roman does not block me). Jo will attack the goblin if he can.

Let me know if he can.

Emmett will summon all his courage, and with shaking hands, will go down that ladder, into the darkness...

Drama!

Roman takes a step forward to make room for Jo. At the same time, he nocks another arrow to his bow and fires at the goblin, but in his care to avoid Xianae, another shot misses the goblin and ricochets off the wall.

Attack (Masterwork Composite Longbow (Str +2), Point Blank, Melee) 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 1 - 4 = 12
Damage ((Masterwork Composite Longbow (Str +2), Point Blank) 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 1 = 11

Jo descends the ladder and moves forward to face the goblin, bellowing and threatening to smash the goblin. but unable to quite get an attack off this round.

Moondark gets down the ladder and prepares to snap off a quick crossbow bolt.

Meanwhile the goblin shrieks with terror at the appearance of Jo. It drops its bow and tries to stab him with a tiny arrow which snaps into splinters when it strikes Jo's improvised armor. With a squeal, the goblin bolts for the tunnel. Attacks of opportunity for Xianae and Jo.
Attack (Arrow, Improvised Weapon) 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 2 - 4 = 11
Damage (Arrow) 1d3 ⇒ 1

Emmett descends the ladder to stand next to Moondark.

Round 2 Xianae, Coran, Roman, Jo, Moondark, Baddies, Emmett, Byron

Updated Map

Not wanting to be left behind, Byron hustles down the ladder, and draws his weapon as he moves forward, ready to engage more goblins!

Attack of Opportunity Attack: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (10) + 24 = 34 (+20 for True Strike, -1 for Power Attack. Both already included.)
Attack of Opportunity Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 (+2 for Power Attack already included.)

Xianae's battle axe cuts through the goblin's midsection, leaving it in a bleeding heap on the floor. You hear the sounds of goblins chattering from down the tunnel.

Coran climbs down the ladder getting behind Xianae and Jo to be ready to heal them if something happens. He draws his rapier and shield being ready if any goblins get back.

"Don't rush into that corridor, those buggers might be up to something. Let me or Moondark scout."

Moondark keeps her crossbow trained on the passage waiting for the first oversized green head to show. "Scouting what? We already know there's a mob of goblins ahead and I'd rather keep Joe between them and me. Personally, I think the scouting thing is overrated in enclosed spaces like this. You just end up swarmed and alone with nowhere to run to."

I've lost more rogues that way... ; )

Byron clears his throat uncomfortably.

"I am afraid that I must concur with Moondark. We know that there are Goblins down there, and they know that we are coming. We should proceed as a group. Let's keep moving."

Just let me know when you have an order and it will require squeezing for medium characters in the tunnel.

Who doesn't have to squeeze, yeah that's right this guy, lol.

Roman shrugs and gets in line without further argument.
Preferably towards the end, as usual.

"I'll gladly cover our back!"

I listen to the group nattering about how to proceed, "I don't mind's bein' at the front's. As I mentioned before's ma eyes could's be useful here. But if Jo wants to lead's, he can."

That Faelar fellow is Xianae.

And here I thought you guys were just going Star Trek on me and summoning a previously unseen character to die a horrible death.

Ah right, sorry forgot to change Alias. Yes I am Faelar, although summoning an unknown character would be cool if we need to flee :P

Xianae is up first if she wants to proceed down the tunnel first Jo will not stop her.

So Xianae, Jo, Byron, Coran, Moondark, Emmett, Roman?

Works for me.

good.

Good with me too.