Ironfang Invasion

Game Master Rostam

Elyas trows his own spell into the same spot as Lyndis as soon as the glittering dust settles. a brilliant flash of holy light erupts in the area, washing over the smaller wolf, the giant wolf and the two archers.
Burst of Radience targeting the same square that is already marked for glitterdust. each creature need s aDC 16 reflex save or they become blind. on a success they are still dazzled.
damage: 4d4 ⇒ (1, 1, 2, 3) = 7. each of the enemies takes this damage if they are evil-aligned, regardless of the save they made

the incorporeal longsword follows the wolf and continues to attack it if it is alive, otherwise I'll use a move action to switch to the closest target still standing. it swings again, hopefully hitting this time

spiritual weapon: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
spiritual weapon crit?: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
crit damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Weeks of living in this forest without any of the trappings of civilisation, with tangles in her hair that she's grimly afraid will never come out and dirt that's so deeply ingrained in her skin that even Prestidigitation is of limited use, have left Annelise in a vile mood.

She's almost grateful for the distant sound of combat and has been moving as hastily as she dared towards the cry of voices, both the Goblin language (which she never troubled herself to learn) and the sound of more welcome speech. Emerging through the thick underbrush, she sees a dirt track running through the forest and a vicious fight underway. Some of the combatants she recognises from her time in Phaendar, but others are unknown to her - or at least, unrecognisable. She knows that she herself is not currently looking as she used to.

Moving hastily forwards, she lets her rage spill out as she taps upon a source of magic she has not used in many a year: anger at her present circumstances, and fury at what happened to the town she used to live in. Her face twists and her eyes seem almost to cloud over for a moment before the ground ahead bubbles and roils, giving off a sulfurous smoke and a brimstone haze. From this emerges a roiling wave of flesh. Amid the fatty surge wriggle half-formed limbs and a dripping tumorous face.

It burbles and lashes out at the nearest enemy - and for the first time in a long while, Annelise feels indefinably better. She gives a savage grin.

Moving 30 ft forward and using Summon Monster II to call an Augmented Lemure (stats in the spoiler below). The spell has a range of 35 feet, so I'm hoping to drop it directly into combat with the dire wolf - opposite Charles to get a flanking bonus.

Lemure claw plus flank: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 2 = 12
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Lemure claw plus flank: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 4 + 2 = 15
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Arcane Reservoir: 3/7

:: Lamashan 8 - Morning - Chernasardo Forest ::

Lyndis' eagles attack the goblin as he closes in, while she shoots a bolt of acid at the dire wolf, missing as it moves quickly. One of the eagles scrapes a claw along the goblin.

Closing in Charles strikes at the dire wolf, cutting along its side.

Carthas closes, drinking an extract to prepare himself while Nyakala tries to blind the dire wolf. The dire wolf squints for a bit, shaking its head before it seems to shale the spell off.

Dire Wolf Fortitude: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

Elyas follow suit and casts burst of radiance on the central group. The hobgoblins scream out in pain and the light sears them and they and the wolf fall blind. One of the hobgoblins falls over, dead or unconscious.

Reflex Purple: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 blind rounds: 1d4 ⇒ 2
Reflex Cyan: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 blind rounds: 1d4 ⇒ 2
Reflex Wolf: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12 blind rounds: 1d4 ⇒ 2
Reflex Dire Wolf: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

Lirosa follows Carthas in, but turns back to fire an arrow at the unentangled scout. The arrow flies true and injures it again.

Longbow: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 3
Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 23

Seeing the dire wolf as the largest threat, Taidel fires an arrow at it trying to bring it down. His shot also finds it's mark.

Longbow: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 3

Seriously injured, Taerus falls back to Imogen. Kining steps up to fill the gap in the line. The three militia members lay into the wolf and the scout, trying to bring them down. unfortunately, the wolf and the scouts experience pay off and they keep all the militia's strikes at bay.

Nathaniel, Longsword vs Wolf: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
Kalleb, Longsword vs Wolf: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Kining, Longsword vs Scout: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

On the North flank, the two scouts move forward and fire at Lirosa. One arrow hits a tree but the other one hits, bruising her. The bugbear comes up as well, struggling through the casing.

Blue Longbow w/ PBS: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 5 + 1 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 = 4
Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 82

Pink Longbow w/ PBS, Ent: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 1 - 4 = 5
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 1 = 8
Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 55

At the gate, the scout that ran out yells at the Wolf Knight, grabbing him by the arm and starting to guide him to the camp.

In the melee, the Dire Wolf slides to a stop, turning and trying to bite Charles in two. Not wanting to suffer that fate, Charles manages to keep the creature at bay.

Dire Wolf Bite: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

The Brawler Goblin sees an opening and goes to flank Charles, trying to sneak out of the eagles range.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20 If the eagles have a CMD of 16 or higher they can make an AoO.

Getting around to the flank, the Brawler Goblin tries to put Charles down quickly. Seeing the strike in coming, Charles manages to dodge the blow.

Unarmed Strike w/ Knockout Punch: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

The blinded scout and the wolf strike out forward. Trying for a lucky hit. Both of their strikes miss as its hard for them to see.

Scout Battle Axe vs Kining: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Miss Chance (Low 50): 1d100 ⇒ 96

Wolf Bite vs Kalleb: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Miss Chance (Low 50): 1d100 ⇒ 28

Initiative

Round 8 - Cyan Scout(-7, blind (2)), Black Scout(-8), Pink Bugbear, Alchemist, Green Bugbear(-9, Ent(1)), Lyndis, Charles, Nyakala, Carthas, Elyas, Imogen(-7), Taerus(-19), Lirosa (-4), Kalleb (-4), Yellow Scout, Red Scout, Pink Scout (-5), Blue Scout(-13), Scout, Brawler Goblin(-4)/Wolf(-11, Blind(1)), Wolf Knight/Dire Wolf(-22)

Round 9 - Cyan Scout(-7, blind (1)), Black Scout(-8), Pink Bugbear, Alchemist, Green Bugbear(-9, Ent(1)), Lyndis, Charles, Nyakala, Carthas, Elyas, Imogen(-7), Taerus(-19), Lirosa (-4), Kalleb (-4), Yellow Scout, Red Scout, Pink Scout (-5), Blue Scout(-13), Scout, Brawler Goblin(-4)/Wolf(-11), Wolf Knight/Dire Wolf(-22)

You're all up.

The eagles pursue the goblin, attacking with their talons yet again.

Eagle(Red) vs Goblin: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Eagle(Green) vs Goblin: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Eagle(Blue) vs Goblin + Flanking: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 = 7Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Lyndis herself repositions with the increased speed from expeditious retreat, circling the battlefield from behind her allies to end up near Lirosa and Carthas.

The now bulked up Carthas moves down through the thin woods, pulling out his longspear as he goes until he can take a stab at the goblin brawler.

Attack, dendrite mutagen: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Damage, dendrite mugaten: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Confirm?: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Critical Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

AC is still 27. GM, I would like to know if the amount of light is bright light, as I gain fast healing 1 in bright light while under the effects of my dendrite mutagen.

Elyas moves to a better position to help Charles. he points his sword towards the brawler goblin, yelling out {b]Bow before the power of Iomedae![/b]

Cast Command at the brawler, DC 15 will save. on a fail he must drop prone for 1 round

meanwhile, his magical floating sword continue to target the wolf
spiritual weapon: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

To avoid the goblin Charles takes a quick step to the east before again lashing out with this silver blade. As he moves the attack feels very good and he smiles wide as he speaks.

"Oh this is going to hurt my furred friend."

Silver Longsword + CE + PA | AC: 23/1716: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 4 = 15

CONFIRM Silver Longsword + CE + PA | AC: 23/1716: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 4 = 17

Still using the undergrowth for cover, Annelise moves forward carefully. The power that she has tapped into makes her giddy and light-headed, but she tamps down on the urge to use it again. It is not infinite after all, and this looks like a serious fight. Caution would be the wise option for now.

The lemure that she summoned lashes out with its claws once more, using the distraction of Charles' attack to its best advantage.

Lemure claw plus flank: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 2 = 13
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Lemure claw plus flank: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 2 = 14
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Arcane Reservoir 3/7

Nyakala sends another disorienting spear of sound at the dire wolf, or the closest remaining foe if it's been dispatched.

Ear-Piercing Scream (DC 15): 2d6 ⇒ (2, 6) = 8 plus dazed 1 round on a failure.

She then turns towards the unknown woman who seems to be the source of the deformed creature attacking the direwolf. Advancing slightly as her mouth reforms, she calls out, "Who are you, and why are you here?"

Giddy with a power that she has not used for some years, Annelise gives a lopsided, possibly drunk, grin in reply. "Who am I? I'm the one who's using every means at her disposal to punish these whoresons for burning my home! Who the **** are you?!"

I can't see from Nyakala's background whether she's from Phaendar. If she is, then she might well recognise Annelise as the local healer (although she has never shown any signs of being able to call on devils until now). Same goes for the other PCs - if you're from Phaendar, you might recognise her despite the weeks she has spent in the wilderness and/or her current demeanour.

:: Lamashan 8 - Morning - Chernasardo Forest ::

Sorry for the delay, extra long weekend backpacking trip messes up my schedule more than I expect every time I do one.

Lyndis' eagles strike and miss while Lyndis repositions. Charles strike a devastating blow against the goblin, cutting a massive wound along its head and shoulder. Nyakala's ear piercing scream causes the dire wolf to growl in pain.

Dire Wolf Fort: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

Carthas strike another massive blow against the goblin, his spear striking clean through to the other side and the goblin going limp.

Elyas stares at the nearest scout, demanding that it bow down to Iomedae. The scout begins to kneel before a great roar rips from its throat and it stands straight.

Scout Will Save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21

The lemure that Annelise summoned swipes at the dire wolf ripping a long gash into it's side.

Taidel and Lirosa fire at the Dire Wolf and one of the scouts. Lirosa's shot flies wide again, but Taidel shouts out in glee and his arrow takes the wolf in the eye and it falls dead.

Taidel vs Dire Wolf w/ partial cover: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 7
Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 72

Lirosa vs Blue Scout: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 8
Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 43

Seeing their enemies fall before them, Kining, Kalleb, and Nathaniel continue their assault with gusto. Unfortunately, their enthusiasm is no match for the experience of the wolf and the hobgoblin who dodge their blows.

Nathaniel vs Wolf: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
Kalleb vs Wolf: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
kining vs Cyan Scout: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

With no one in immediate danger of dying, Lorne fires an arrow at the scout in combat, narrowly missing.

Lorn vs Cyan Scout w/ Cover: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 4

Seeing how the battle is going, the enemies on the northern flank fire parting shots and begin to retreat. One arrow narrowly misses, while the other slashes a wound along Lirosa's thigh.

Blue Scout vs Lirosa w/ PBS: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 1 = 25
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 1 = 8
MIss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 88

Pink Scout vs Lirosa w/ PBS: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 1 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 1 = 8
MIss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 20

By the gate, the Wolf Knight lets out a cry as his mount is slain and he is guided back to safety.

Looking around, the last hobgoblin and the wolf howl and cry out as they attack, realizing that the end is nigh for themselves. The hobgoblin sighs, pulling out a small hand axe and swing it and the battle axe at Kalleb. "Filthy HUMAN!"

The wolf continues to try biting Kalleb.

Cyan Scout Battle Axe w/ TWF, FE: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 3 + 2 = 21 I realized I was accidentally applying the TWF penalty earlier when he was only single attacking...
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 = 5
Hand axe w/ TWF, FE: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 + 2 = 16
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Bite: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Kalleb keeps the wolf at bay, but both axes bite deep into his flesh

Initiative

Round 9 - Cyan Scout(-7, blind (1)), Black Scout(-8), Pink Bugbear, Alchemist, Green Bugbear(-9, Ent(1)), Lyndis, Charles, Nyakala, Carthas, Elyas, Annelise, Imogen(-7), Taerus(-19), Lirosa (-12), Kalleb (-12), Yellow Scout, Red Scout, Pink Scout (-5), Blue Scout(-13), Scout, Wolf(-11), Wolf Knight

Round 10 - Cyan Scout(-7, blind (1)), Black Scout(-8), Pink Bugbear, Alchemist, Green Bugbear(-9, Ent(1)), Lyndis, Charles, Nyakala, Carthas, Elyas, Annelise, Imogen(-7), Taerus(-19), Lirosa (-12), Kalleb (-12), Yellow Scout, Red Scout, Pink Scout (-5), Blue Scout(-13), Scout, Wolf(-11), Wolf Knight

You're all up.

"Help our friends!", Lyndis says to eagles, directing them to the wolf and goblin.

Eagle(Red) Talon vs. Wolf, Flanking): 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 = 10Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Eagle(Green) Talon vs. Wolf, Flanking): 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 2 = 13Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Eagle(Blue) Talon vs. Wolf, Flanking): 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 3 + 2 = 19Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Lyndis repositions more aggressively while chanting spell works in elvish, conjuring a layer of grease under the bugbear and the hobgoblin scout.

Casting Grease (Yellow square) and spending 1 point of AP to bump the Reflex DC up to 17

Nyakala spent some time in Phaendar years ago, but I don't think she would have known Annelise well enough to recognize her now.

Doesn't seem particularly stable, but at least that instability is directed in a useful direction, Nyakala thinks as she decides how to respond to Annelise. After a moment she replies, "Just someone who decided to help the people of Phaendar get some revenge. A group you might be part of, it seems?"

While she talks Nyakala moves towards the nearby pair of surrounded enemies until she has a clearer shot at them. She slides a puff of darkness off the back of one hand and uses it to lift a rock from the forest floor and remotely hurl the projectile at the hobgoblin scout.

telekinetic projectile: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2
Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 14

Too bad Scarvinious hasn't emerged yet...

Seeing the blood fly off his sword on the follow through Charles laughs deep and loud. Grinning from ear to ear he points his sword at the further off enemies before moving quickly in their direction, clearly ready for more hobgoblin blood on his silver blade. Hearing Annelise speaking to Nyakala he spares her a glance and calls out.

"Whatever the motivation and whoever you are it is time we put these invaders down. Welcome to the fight!"

Carthas would likely recognize Annelise, since he's an itinerant healer in Nirmathas who comes through Phaendar to resupply. However, in his current mutagen state, he might not recognize her, since he takes an Int penalty.

Carthas moved closer to the remaining hobgoblin and the wolf to finish them off before pursuing others.

Attack, dendrite mutagen: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
Damage, dendrite mutagen: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

AC still 27. I still need to know if the lighting counts as bright light.

With one foe down, the Lemure waddles across and strikes at the wolf.

Claw, flank: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 4 + 2 = 16
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Annelise smiles at the welcome, before withdrawing a scroll from her pack and reading it out - at which point she disappears.

Using Scroll of Invisibility. I've kept her on the map for ease of reference but nobody can see her for now

Realized I forgot to specify my target was the remaining hobgoblin.

Press forward, Charles and Lyndis need our help!

Elyas runs to engage one of the remaining scouts (double move)

:: Lamashan 8 - Morning - Chernasardo Forest ::

Lyndis directs the eagles to continue attacking the wolf, while she tries to trap some of the fleeing foes in grease. One of eagles lands a blow, but both goblinoids stay standing in the grease.

Don't forget to roll advantage on flank attacks

Eagle stuff adv.: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 2 = 12
Eagle stuff adv.: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 = 7
Eagle stuff adv.: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 = 10

Green Bugbear Reflex: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Pink Scout Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

Carthas moves up to attack the hobgoblin, shoving his spear through its chest killing it. Sorry thought I had answered. The weather is overcast and you're in the trees so no bright light at the moment.

Carthas Adv.: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16 I'm pretty sure your flanking the hobgoblin.

Nyakala fires a rock at the wolf, missing over its head, while the lemure waddles up, narrowly missing with a claw attack.

Charles, Lyndis, and Elyas pursue the fleeing enemies.

The three militia assault the wolf, The three pile into the wolf and manage to land some blows, severely injuring the wolf.

Nathaniel: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 1 + 2 = 22
Nathaniel adv.: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 1 + 2 = 11
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Kalleb: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 = 8
Kalleb adv.: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 = 9
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Kining: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 1 + 2 = 19
Kining adv.: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 1 + 2 = 14
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Taidel and Lorne fire an arrow at the wolf, trying to finish it while Lirosa shoots at the fleeing scout. Taidel's and Lorne's shots goes high, but Lirosa brings down her target.

Taidel Longbow w/ Fire into melee: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 3 - 4 = 10
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1
Lirosa vs blue scout: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 8
Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 48
Lorne vs wolf w/ cover and fire into melee: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 3 - 4 = 0
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1

At the front gate, the scout continues guiding the Wolf Knight back into the safety of the camp.

On the north flank, with the grease hampering their movements, both goblinoids carefully step out, with the scout firing a shot at Lyndis. The shot is hurried, and while it hits its mark it was not fully drawn and weak. Lyndis takes 4 damage.

Pink Scout vs Lyndis: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Enraged, the wolf continues attacking Kalleb. The wolf gets Kalleb's knee and wrenches its head savagely. Kalleb cries out as blood flows out around the wolfs teeth.

Wolf Bite: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Bite: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Initiative

Round 10 - Black Scout(-8), Pink Bugbear, Alchemist, Green Bugbear(-9, Ent(1)), Lyndis, Charles, Nyakala, Carthas, Elyas, Annelise, Imogen(-7), Taerus(-19), Lirosa (-12), Kalleb (-20), Yellow Scout, Red Scout, Pink Scout (-5), Scout, Wolf(-25), Wolf Knight
Round 11 - Black Scout(-8), Pink Bugbear, Alchemist, Green Bugbear(-9, Ent(1)), Lyndis, Charles, Nyakala, Carthas, Elyas, Annelise, Imogen(-7), Taerus(-19), Lirosa (-12), Kalleb (-20), Yellow Scout, Red Scout, Pink Scout (-5), Scout, Wolf(-25), Wolf Knight

You're all up.

The eagles focus their attention on the wolf, ripping and tearing at it with their beaks and claws.

This is going to be a lot of die rolls so I'll break it into spoilers

Lyndis splashes acid back at the hobgoblin that shot her before moving away.

Acid Splash Touch Attack vs. Pink: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Avoiding the grease Charles is able to close on the dirty filthy hobby wearing bright violet. He quips as he swings.

"Now where you going sunshine?"

Silver Longsword + CE + PA | AC: 23/1716: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 4 = 18

Silver Longsword Crit Confirm + CE + PA | AC: 23/1716: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 4 = 20

As his silver blade moves he looks to the bugbear.

"Your nest huckleberry, wait your turn now."

I'd forgotten your rule on Advantage when flanking, thank you for reminding me.

Now safely invisible, Annelise moves through the wood towards the rest of the fighting, confident in the ability of the others to bring down the wolf.

The lemure continues to lash out with its claws.

Lemure claw, flank, Avantage: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 4 + 2 = 241d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 2 = 10
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Lemure claw, flank, Avantage: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 4 + 2 = 201d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 4 + 2 = 16
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Seeing that the wolf had one of the militia in rough shape, Carthas viciously stabbed at the beast.

Attack, mutagen, flank: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 6 + 2 = 24
Advantage: 1d20 + 6 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 8 = 31
Damage, mutagen: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Nyakala narrows her eyes as she notices Annelise vanish, but decides that the new arrival isn't enough of a danger to justify focusing on trying to find her. Instead Nyakala moves to help Charles deal with the last two goblinoids outside the camp, taking advantage of her magically enhanced speed to race along the path and find cover behind a tree on the other side.

Elyas finally gets into range to attack the fleeing yellow hobgoblin. he brings down his glowing magical longsowrd at the creature
longsowerd, magic weapon, PA[/dice: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 1 - 1 = 16
damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 1 + 2 = 13

:: Lamashan 8 - Morning - Chernasardo Forest ::

@Elyas.... that's Lirosa haha. I will assume you don't attack her.

The overwhelming amount of combat ability remaining brings about the end of the fight. With Charles and Nyakala closing on the two fleeing goblinoids, and the wolf being slain, things look grim for the advance force that tried to deal with the group. A couple more moments of sparing and the last two fall dead.

Lorne, "Gather round everyone, and I shall bless you all with Erastils might." Lorne closes his eyes and concentrates, and you feel a wash of healing energy envelope you. Everyone heals 9 VP

Channel for VP: 1d6 ⇒ 5
Channel for VP: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Kining looks around at the scene, "Kalleb, Imogen, Taerus, your out for the rest of this. Your injuries are too severe. Take what you can from these bodies and make a camp nearby for us to fall back to." Kining looks to Elyas and Lorne, the only two other Council members here, "What is out plan now. I doubt htey will come out again."

The above has taken 4 combat rounds. If any of you would like to simply push into the camp you may do so and the militia will follow after their 4 round delay. However, if you push forward then you will likely not get any healing from Lorne.

Lyndis turns to her eagles.

"Fly above the hobgoblin camp, attack anyone who tries to leave."

The eagles likely have 2 or 3 minutes left

She then gets near Lorne for the channeled energy and leans into a tree, waiting for the next plan.

Once the wolf falls, Carthas turns and begins chasing after the fleeing hobgoblins, caught in the throes of his mutagen.

However many rounds it takes to finish the wolf, I'll chase after fleeing hobgoblins after that.

Charles trots over to the group once the last two fall. He takes a moment to wipe off his blade and sighs when the healing energies wash over him.

"Good to get some action against those bastards. Once your all ready lets push on to that camp. Time to end this group."

It only takes a moment or two for Charles to get anxious to continue the battle and take it to the hobgoblins. Clearly he is itching for a fight.

With no enemies no in plain view, Annelise lets the lemure disappear, which it does with a bubbling leer. She gives a shiver as the vile thing departs, and she feels regret at having given into the temptation to call on it in the first place.

My invisibility has a duration of minutes rather than rounds so it stays active.

She moves over to listen in on the discussion, possibly startling one or two of them as her voice sounds from the empty air. "Is a frontal assault sensible? We've dealt them some real damage, we can fall back and wait to see if they come after us. We know where they are now, they're not going anywhere."

The dark summoning magic that she was using has dissipated, so her voice sounds rather more normal than the last time she spoke. If she were visible, the group would notice that her eyes have returned to their usual coloration as well.

We have the advantage for now, and have removed a number of their troops. Scarvinous is still inside, though. we need to end him before he has a chance to retreat. he will answer for killing our people. we should press them now.

"I have to agree with Elyas," Nyakala chimes in. "We have no reason to believe Scarvinious will emerge to come after us when he hasn't done so already. Now that we've weakened them we should attack the camp."

"In my experience once someone bleeds you have the advantage. A quick slice on the cheek leads to a silver longsword thought the hearts. Its all about the positioning of the feet..... Never-mind not important."

He looks around concerned that is is the most motivated by blood but deides he is just the most aggressive.

"Lets just go kill them, the bloody nose will only hold them for so long."

:: Lamashan 8 - Morning - Chernasardo Forest ::

Sorry Carthas, I had meant to imply that the goblinoids were dead already.

Having decided to attack the camp, everyone going on groups up and gets ready to continue the fight. Looking at the state of the camp, those by the front gate have fallen back but the scouts on the top of the hill remain in position.

The tokens in the trees are just there to show they've fallen back. Everyone make a round of actions, this would be Round 15 of combat having taken a 3 round breather to catch come channel energy and decide to push forward. I will roll initiative again when combat starts.

Nyakala races northwest, taking cover behind the tree near the hobgoblins' ramp.

Lyndis moves up behind Nyakala while signaling her eagles to gather closer.

Since the decision looks to be unanimous, Annelise doesn't argue further, instead using the time to boost her defences with a tap from her wand and a scroll.

Mage Armour: 1 hour duration. Shield: 10 rounds duration. AC now 19. Still invisible

She then moves after the others, following silently and unseen.

Ah, okay. I misread that. Thank you, GM. In that case, my token is perfectly situated for what 1 round of actions would have done for moving me, so we'll just say it happens this round.

Carthas, having received a bit of healing, moves with the others to help attack the hobgoblin camp.

Charles advances in a very straight fashion looking to close the distance but stay behind a tree for the moment. As he takes his first step he speaks to the others.

"Those who fight up close on me. Lets take this to the bastards house."

Elyas moves up with the group this time, ready to offer healing and melee support once the fight begins again.

:: Lamashan 8 - Late Morning - Chernasardo Forest ::

As you advance on the camp, you hear a crash from behind you and two more people rush out of the trees. You recognize them as Misty Evans, a local hunter, and Jord Threll a lumberjack.

Jord, out of breath, "We finally caught you Annelise. We got stuck in some trees. Looks like somethings happening here though." Jord grips his axe tighter, ready to get in a fight.

Misty, "Whatever it is, lets kill some gobbos!"

The rest of the militia seem happy that two more townsfolk have shown up, and move into position with the rest of the group.

As you approach, Charles, Lyndis, and Nyakala can see a decent number of hobgoblin scouts, the alchemist, the Wolf Knight, and Scarvinious moving towards the ladder and climbing it. The Wolf Knight is quaffing from a bottle and waving his hand in front of his face.

Now to explain some dotted lines, since they're relevant now!
Red Dotted Line - if you are in the lower ravine area you must be to the right of the red dotted line to shoot more than 5ft past the edge of the top lip of the ravine.
Blue dotted lines - The blue dotted lines demark the 'military crests' of the slope. You can shoot across 1 of the blue lines without issue. If you shoot across 2 targets get partial cover or can not be seen when prone. Shooting across 3 targets get full cover.

"Tõuse redelist üles!"[/n] Scarvinious shouts [b]"Nad tulevad!"

The hobgoblins burst up the stairs, running to the forest.

Initiative

Round 1 - Scarvinious, Alchemist, Blue Scout, Red Scout, Annelise, Green Scout, Scout, Yellow Scout, Pink Scout, Lyndis, Charles, Carthas, Bugbear, Nyakala, Elyas, Black Scout, Wolf Knight
Round 2 - Scarvinious, Alchemist, Blue Scout, Red Scout, Green Scout, Scout, Yellow Scout, Pink Scout, Annelise, Lyndis, Charles, Carthas, Nyakala, Elyas, Bugbear, Black Scout, Wolf Knight

Annelise, you are up. Please note the difference in initiative order for round 2 to make things more efficient.

:: Lamashan 8 - Late Morning - Chernasardo Forest ::

With the hobgoblins rushing about, Annelise is unsure how to best support the group and waits until she sees a more apparent opportunity to help.

Jord and Misty finish catching their breath and look to the others to see what the plan is.

Initiative

Round 1 - Scarvinious, Alchemist, Blue Scout, Red Scout, Annelise, Green Scout, Scout, Yellow Scout, Pink Scout, Lyndis, Charles, Carthas, Bugbear, Nyakala, Elyas, Black Scout, Wolf Knight
Round 2 - Scarvinious, Alchemist, Blue Scout, Red Scout, Green Scout, Scout, Yellow Scout, Pink Scout, Annelise, Lyndis, Charles, Carthas, Nyakala, Elyas, Bugbear, Black Scout, Wolf Knight

Everyone else is up. I will slot the bugbear in as appropriate. If anything would target him but he moves out of range or something it will default to the nearest target unless you give me instructions otherwise.

Relying on her inivisibility to keep her safe, Annelise moves forward rapidly: most of her spells and abilities are short-range.

DM: which of the critters on the map is Scarvinous and which is the alchemist, please?

Carthas runs forward to close the gap between himself and the goblins.

Double move. I'm far enough back I can't do anything else.

Lyndis makes a quick run to the next tree where she can get cover, the eagles following her and perching atop the trees.

I believe Scarvinious is the hairy one in the middle of the cluster of goblinoids and the alchemist is the one holding a bomb to the north.

Nyakala steps out from behind the tree and advances a few steps, watching as Scarvinious and his troops emerge from the stairs. For a third time she sloughs off part of one hand to form a swirling ball of darkness which she hurls towards the goblinoids. The cloud targets Scarvinious as it descends, briefly surrounding his head in an attempt to blind him and return a glimpse of his thoughts to Nyakala.

Blindness (DC 16), amplified with mindtouch.

I'm going to wait until tomorrow to update. Kinda busy. But here are some notes.

@Annelise - Nyakala's descriptions are correct. I've outlined both of them in a grey to help identify them more easily.

@Nyakala - I'm sorry, but I can't find a 140' distance between you and Scarvinious, all of them are 145'. Blindness/Deafness is 100' +10/level so 140' is the max range. Let me know if you have something that alters that OR please draw the line you found that goes 140'. Or take another action since I'm not updating today anyway.

Elyas moves along the edge of the ravine, following after the rest of the group. seeing the goblins coming up the slope he doesn't want to find himself on the low ground and opts for the long way around

Looks like I miscounted the squares, thanks for catching that. Nyakala will move another 5 ft forward before casting then.

:: Lamashan 8 - Late Morning - Chernasardo Forest ::

While most of the group rushes forward, Nyakala tries to blind Scarvinious. Scarvinious cries out as he goes blind.

I should have gone with the raiding party earlier... Need to hurt them too much to help...

Fort: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

Scarvinious, "Lükka neid edasi! Tapa nad kõik!"

The Wolf Knight throws the bottle aside and rushes up the stairs, followed by one of the scouts. Scarvinious grabs the wall beside himself and works his way to the other side of it. The Alchemist moves forward, pulling out a pair of vials.

The scouts surge forward, firing a volley of arrows at Nyakala, their only real target. Most of the arrows are deflected off her shield spell, but one strikes true. Nyakala feels the force of the shot through her magic as a bruise starts to bloom on her ribs. Nyakala takes 12 damage.

Red Longbow w/ FE, Hill Penalty: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 5 - 2 = 12
Damage w/ FE: 1d8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 2 = 9
Blue Longbow w/ FE, Hill Penalty: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 5 - 2 = 15
Damage w/ FE: 1d8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 2 = 7
Scout Longbow w/ FE, Hill Penalty, Range Inc.: 1d20 + 5 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 5 - 2 - 2 = 2
Damage w/ FE: 1d8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 2 = 8
Yellow Longbow w/ FE, Hill Penalty, Range Inc.: 1d20 + 5 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 5 - 2 - 2 = 20
Damage w/ FE: 1d8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 2 = 12

Initiative

Round 2 - Scarvinious(blind), Alchemist, Blue Scout, Red Scout, Green Scout, Scout, Yellow Scout, Pink Scout, Annelise, Lyndis, Charles, Carthas, Nyakala, Elyas, Bugbear, Black Scout, Wolf Knight
Round 3 - Scarvinious(blind), Alchemist, Blue Scout, Red Scout, Green Scout, Scout, Yellow Scout, Pink Scout, Annelise, Lyndis, Charles, Carthas, Nyakala, Elyas, Bugbear, Black Scout, Wolf Knight

Well, Scarvinious should be easier to deal with... or will he be?

You're all up.