Gryphon Gold's Rise of the Runelords Campaign (Inactive)

Game Master Guy Player Man

Seeing her friend still cut and bleeding on the floor, Rhianni once more calls on her magical powers to impact healing to the fallen warrior Quinion. "Be well my friend, for tis almost the last of my magic that can help you."

Cast CLW 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
The dice weren't with me on that one...

Heh...At least he's stable now. There are worse fates

Ripnugget raises his arms to attack and loses control of the weapon as it goes flying away from him. Quick on his feet, the goblin chief turns and runs around the northern side of the room to his masterwork dogslicer (Praxim and Vuvo get an AoO).

Stickfoot continues to snap at Markum, but Markum dodges its bites.

Markum and Vuvo are up.

Attack of Opportunity Attack: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 5 + 2 = 18
Damage: 1d10 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 1 + 3 = 12

Vuvo AoO
Vuvo Bite: to hit 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Vuvo Bite: damage 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Vuvo Bite: trip 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Markum continues to battle the giant lizard.
Markum Scimitar: to hit 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Markum Scimitar: damage 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Vuvo Bite: to hit 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Vuvo Bite: damage 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Vuvo Bite: trip 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

Bump....are we still fighting Ripnugget, Stickfoot and a goblin?

Praxim attacks Ripnugget with his blade, but the nimble warchief dodges all slashes and stabs.

Rhianni stops Quinion from dying with a healing touch, leaving him unconscious but stable on the floor.

Markum tears open another gash in the giant gecko. The large lizard looks as if it can't take much more.

Round 10

The commando fights off Vuvo and misses.

Map

Praxim attacks the goblin in front of him.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18; damage: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

If that takes the goblin down, he moves to stand in the square just north of where that goblin is now.

Markum and Vuvo both attack the gecko hoping to take it down.
Markum Scimitar: to hit 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Markum Scimitar: damage 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Vuvo Bite: to hit 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Vuvo Bite: damage 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Vuvo Bite: trip 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Rhianni speaks the arcane words you've heard before, but this time a brown cloud spreads under the feet of the Gecko and the King Ripnugget.

Casts grease on the ground in a 10ft square taking in both the gecko and Ripnugget. DC=16 reflex save or fall. A creature can walk within or through the area of grease at half normal speed with a DC 10 Acrobatics check. Failure means it can't move that round (and must then make a Reflex save or fall), while failure by 5 or more means it falls (see the Acrobatics skill for details). Creatures that do not move on their turn do not need to make this check and are not considered flat-footed

Round 10

Praxim finds a hole in the goblin's defense, swiftly slashing downward onto the goblin's skull. The goblin collapses and bleeds out.

Rhianni summons another thick layer of grease, this time on the floor underneath Ripnugget and Stickfoot. Ripnugget puts his arms out to side, doing his best to keep from falling. He succeeds in keeping his balance and picks up his weapon, keeping a hold on the dogslicer and his feet on the floor, then moves out of the greased area.

The gecko's feet remained stuck to the floor, the gecko almost seemingly unphased by the grease. It continues to try to nibble on Markum's flesh, but fails this round.

Markum and Vuvo attack the gecko, but it's able to avoid their attacks.

Map

Rhianni starts to speak once more, reciting a poem of glory and bravery.
"The night was dark,
but the hearts did glow,
the cold fingers of black,
pushed back by the warmth of friendships,
thus did the Company of Athenthorn meet their destiny,
and the Orcs of Dragonfeld fell before their swords ......"

Start Bardic Performance: Inspire Courage.
Allies receives a +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.

This fight would have been over if I could manage to hit anything.

Markum Scimitar: to hit 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Markum Scimitar: damage 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Vuvo Bite: to hit 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Vuvo Bite: damage 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Vuvo Bite: trip 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Praxim moves around the grease to get at Ripnugget and attacks, smite still continuing.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 1 + 2 = 17; damage: 1d10 + 1 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 1 + 3 = 11

Round 11

Markum's attack finally puts down the gecko.

Praxim misses Ripnugget.

Ripnugget attacks Praxim and his sword slips of of his hands, he bends to pick it up, but fails to get a handle of it.

Praxim, you get an AoO.

Map

Knowing that conventions of a fair fight are for the tournament ring and not real life in the battle against evil, Praxim feels no compunction about slashing at the goblin as he bends down.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 5 + 1 + 2 = 20; damage: 1d10 + 1 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 1 + 3 = 11

Praxim sword hits Ripnugget's skin. Unfortunately, the sword doesn't actually penetrate the skin and bounces off harmlessly.

Round 12.

Wowsers!!

Praxim readies until after Markum can move up to flank with him, then attacks.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 25; damage: 1d10 + 1 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 + 3 = 6

Markum (and Vuvo) are only too happy to flank the last goblin.

Markum Scimitar: to hit 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20 include flank and bard song
Markum Scimitar: damage 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Vuvo Bite: to hit 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Vuvo Bite: damage 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Vuvo Bite: trip 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Continuing her songs, Rhianni starts to look in Quinion's backpack, looking for any healing aids or potions that she might find there. Speaking draconic words, she sees the magical contents of his backpack, studying the potion she has found.

Bardic Performance - Inspire Courage (free action)
Cast Detect magic
Knowledge(Arcana) 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17 to identify magical potion in Quinion's backpack.
Spellcraft 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23 to identify magical potion in Quinion's backpack.

Praxim finally wounds Ripnugget. The goblin screams in rage and agony and lunges at the elf with both hands. Praxim, you get an AoO.

Happily!
Attack: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 26; damage: 1d10 + 1 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 + 3 = 6

Another mild slice, compared to what he could do, but a hit nonetheless.

Are we on Round 13 now, or what's next?

Round 12

Ripnugget flies at Praxim, leaving an opening to cut the goblin again as Ripnugget jumps and grabs onto Praxim.

Markum and Vuvo attack. Markum is unable to pierce Ripnugget's flesh.

Praxim is grappled.

Now it's round 13.

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12; damage 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

Praxim ignores the goblin's grip on his arm and stabs with the other.

Markum and Vuvo start barking as they alternate attacks against the goblin leader. Markum aids Vuvo's attack.
Markum Scimitar: to hit 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

Vuvo Bite: to hit 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24 w/aid another
Vuvo Bite: damage 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Vuvo Bite: trip 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Rhianni continues to study a flask found in Quinnion's backpack

Round 13

Praxim stabs at the goblin and misses. With one arm wrapped around Praxim, Ripnugget wails the paladin with the other arm (2 non-lethal dmg).

Vuvo bites Ripnugget, ripping flesh. The goblin doesn't let go of Praxim, however.

"Your time here is over, filth," Praxim mutters in concentration and then frustration as his sword yet again fails to connect with the beastie.
Attack: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 11; damage: 1d10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 + 1 = 12

Rhianni continues her study of the potion, to discover its contents. "Hmm, this is just what we want, something to close up those wounds."

3rd round of detect magic, CMW

Markum is still aiding Vuvo while moving to get a flank as well.
Markum Scimitar: to hit 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Markum Scimitar: damage 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Vuvo Bite: to hit 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Vuvo Bite: damage 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Vuvo Bite: trip 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

Round 14

Ripnugget avoids further damage as he continues to wail on Praxim (2 non-lethal dmg).

Markum and Vuvo continue to maneuver to flank. (we should have position now if it's possible.
Markum continues to aid another for Vuvo's attacks
Markum Scimitar: to hit 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

Vuvo Bite: to hit 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
Vuvo Bite: damage 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Vuvo Bite: trip 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

Hey look. A decent roll.

This action only happens if Ripnugget is still standing after the others have made their attacks.

Rhianni watching the combat unfold, seeing that the bloody goblin king still stands, pours the potion into Quinnion's mouth, enabling him to get up and attack the vicious creature once the potion has worked its magic.

Cure Moderate Wounds 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (8, 5) + 3 = 16

Rhianni, is visiting family from Tuesday pm to Friday inclusive and will not have internet access. Hoping you will dispose of Ripnugget, she will be exhausted after using her magical resources and will offer one last spell of CLWs to any who need it, (also has 1 sorc spell left too). Then she will ask that the party rest so she can regain her strength and spells. She will ask for healing as she is 14HPs down. Other than that I leave VC to bot as required.

Praxim attempts to dispose of the goblin once and for all.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 5 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 19 (+4 if the goblin is prone from the trip); damage: 1d10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 + 1 = 9

Round 15

Praxim struggles to kill the goblin to no avail. Ripnugget continues to beat Praxim into submission (3 non-lethal dmg).

Rhianni pours the cure potion into Quinion's mouth and moments later, Quinion is revived.

Vuvo grabs Ripnugget by the leg and forces the goblin to fall to the ground.

Round 16 Rolling attacks for everyone...

While Ripnugget lies on the ground fighting off the mastiff, Praxim takes the opportunity to dispose of the goblin, stabbing it through it's thorax. Ripnugget screams in agony, then goes limp.

Combat over.

Praxim wipes the blood off his curve blade, shaking the cobwebs from his battered brains. "I'm really beginning to dislike goblins on a deeply personal and spiritual level."

Is the party resting?

How is everyone? Anyone need some healing? I have a couple of cure lights available.

Praxim has a lot of non-lethal damage to recover, and some wounds also.

"Resting might be unavoidable. Rather than retreating back across the bridge, however, where the remaining goblins will be able to set a nasty ambush, perhaps we could retreat up that tower. It's a very defensible position."

Quinion looks down at the discarded potion bottle, " Damn, I guess that's what happens when I get overconfident. Thank you, Rhianni. When that last strike landed, I thought I was dead for sure."

Picking up his weapons, Quinion shrugs,"As much as this place smells, I'd hate to try and cross that bridge with the goblins alerted and ready. The tower sounds like a good idea"

Quinion looks down at the discarded potion bottle, "Ugh. That's what I get for being overconfident. Thank you, Rhianni, when that last strike landed, I thought I was a dead man."

Thinking over Praxim's, reasoning, Quinion nods, "As smelly as this place is, I'd as soon not try to cross that bridge with the goblins aware of us. the tower seems like a good place."

Here's the current damage taken that I have for everyone:

Quinion: 7
Praxim: 9, 7 non-lethal
Vuvo: 13
Markum: 11
Rhianni: 14

Let me know who you're spending cures on before resting and roll for healing.

"Markum, I have one spell of Cure Light Wounds, you have 2 you say. I suggest That you use the healing on yourself and Vuvo as you see fit. I can use mine on Praxim, but it will leave me very low on health and very vulnerable, but I hope I can trust on your protection until I can recover fully."

Rhianni, then looks around, "Maybe one of these goblins, has something that can be of help? Do you know what to look for?" She chants words of Varasian and using her abilities searches for magical auras and items in the room.

Will cast Detect Magic to search the room.

Markum
Spell: Cure Light Wounds 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Vuvo
Spell: Cure Light Wounds 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

I also have some items that will help.
Quinion
Scroll Cure Light Wounds 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Praxim
Scroll Cure Light Wounds 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Rhianni
Scroll Cure Light Wounds 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
[ooc]The dice roller hates me[/dice]

I still have some healing potions left as well.

Rhianni casts CLW on Praxim. 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Rhianni takes potions and other various items from the bodies of Rippnugget and his Warchanter. She studies them intently, taking her time oblivious to any the others in the room, ignoring any other useful items that might be on the bodies.

A smile creeps across Rhianni's face as she handles the various items, as she looks up, "This is interesting, they were carrying potions of healing, that is just what we need." She pulls out her crystal ball and waves her hands over the glass looking in, she continues, "And of course, though I know little of such things, this weapon is worth a pretty package for it's ability to make the user more adept at striking the enemy and causing damage. If its of use to you, one of you might find it helpful. As for this, I will take this wand, for later it will help to create objects in the minds of those who look on, unless you have any objections. As for the potions, I can look after them for you, or we share them out?" She gets up, tired after the effort of concentration and the magics.

3x CLW, +1 Dogslicer, Silent Image wand (5 charges)