Marshmallow's Rise of the Runelords PbP (Inactive)

Game Master master_marshmallow

Volkar raised his ax and readied for a swing at the nearest goblin that had flooded through the town square and interrupted the cathedral's dedication. The ax had various runes carved into it telling of its origins the deepest part of the Keep, now lost and flooded by goblins and orcs.

The rage that goblins or orcs brought forth in him caused him to see all such creatures as spawn needing dispatching. His heart beat continued to beat in synchronicity with the bard's song that was growing louder and with greater vigor. His ax sped forward slicing the air as it aimed for green skin.

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Not sure Who is left, so insert this on my turn.

Godsalm finishes his song with a rousing verse about the unrivaled prowess of Desnian priests and Dwarven stonelords smashing through legions of goblins. Ending song as a free action 6/7 rounds left

As the last strains of his song echos through the square, he steps forward towards the last remaining goblin, waving his flag in the air.
Not doing anything, just flavor and a move action.

Obviously quite concerned about the dangers of the situation, Kiera seems to hem and haw momentarily; then she draws her dagger and holds it in front of her warily, taking a guarding pose. She looks about to the other people drawing axes and other weapons, and noticing the goblin coming close to her position, she utters a strange phrase and gestures with her left hand.

Casting daze on the nearest goblin; DC 14 Will save or it loses its next turn.

Goblin will save: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (6) - 1 = 5

having figured out the map link, I think it's kinda time to move to the next set of goblins due south when it's my turn Seeing more of the green beasts across the square, Volkar moves that direction with his ax at the ready.

I believe it is the next turn now, so will post my go just in case. Also means I can't hold it up while I go to bed.

I wrench my axe free of the now dead goblins chest and turn to face the remaining Goblin, to suddenly see that more have turned up. With fresh blood still dripping off of the head of my axe I charge at the nearest Goblin, with axe raised and bring it down in a crimson arc on the first Goblin I encounter.

War-Axe Attack : 1d20 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 2 + 1 = 10

But with the raised Axe I get a bit of blood in my face which puts my aim slightly off, but luckily the Goblin is now sprayed with the blood of his own kind.

AC is still set for Charge penalties.

Chaos has engulfed Sandpoint. Goblins race everywhere, running amok and singing and slashing indiscriminately. At the point the
[you] seem about ready to take action, a sudden bloom of
fire from a nearby unattended wagon or cart [grabs your] attention.
CREATURES: A group of goblins has found the cart full
of fuel for the sunset bonfire just south of the festival
grounds and has lit it on fire. Even if the PCs don't
rush to investigate the burning wagon, they are soon
confronted with several cackling and shrieking goblins
armed with dogslicers and torches.
Goblin Initiative: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Goblin Initiative: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Goblin Initiative: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Goblin Warchanter Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

Volkar moves forward, and as he does so, sees the rise of smoke and maniacal laughter of goblins swarming about the burning remains of one of the wagons. He takes out one of the catalyst vials with one hand and with the other he pulls out one of his lassies shoving the vial into the glass and metal orb. Doing so, he realizes could leave him open to the attempted attack of a goblins rusted blade, but such a gaggle of the green skins is too tempting of a target.

When all is ready, and being about ten dwarven paces away, he tosses the bomb at larger goblin in the group hoping for a burst that splashes him and anyone immediately about him.

I assume we are re-rolling initiative.

Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Noticing the fire, Andrezi calls out to Daelric, "Looks like we have more of the vicious little bastards to deal with!" as he loads his crossbow.

Are there any people or flammable objects by the burning cart?

New Initiative : 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18

Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

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Are there any people or flammable objects by the burning cart?

New Initiative : 1d20+1

The cart itself is full of flammable objects, designed to burn over a long time.

I look around to make sure there is no one that is in danger of the burning cart and when I am happy enough that there is no threat to anyone I turn back to face the Goblin waving the torch in front of me and bring my axe down, trying to cleft the vermin in twain.

Perception : 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
War-Axe Attack : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
War-Axe Damage : 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

I am only taking the standard action this round; for the attack, I am using the move action for the Perception to look for civilians in danger.

Kiera advances cautiously toward the goblins near the dwarves, hoping that she can support their action without getting in the front lines of danger herself. She continues the droning chant of mystical words that have, so far, served her well.

Casting daze again on the nearest goblin target; since it's short range I'm moving toward the goblins, though I want to keep the dwarves between me and them!

I look around to make sure there is no one that is in danger of the burning cart and when I am happy enough that there is no threat to anyone I turn back to face the Goblin waving the torch in front of me and bring my axe down, trying to cleft the vermin in twain.

Perception : 1d20+8
War-Axe Attack : 1d20+4
War-Axe Damage : 1d10+3

I am only taking the standard action this round; for the attack, I am using the move action for the Perception to look for civilians in danger.

Dead

Kiera advances cautiously toward the goblins near the dwarves, hoping that she can support their action without getting in the front lines of danger herself. She continues the droning chant of mystical words that have, so far, served her well.

Casting daze again on the nearest goblin target; since it's short range I'm moving toward the goblins, though I want to keep the dwarves between me and them!

Goblin Will save: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2

Who's go is it now?

New Initiative Order
Goblin Warchanter - 24
Volkar - 19
Goblin 1 - 18 (+6 mod)
Goblin 2 - 18 (+6 mod)
Daelric - 18 (+1 mod)
Kiera - ? (but has acted for the round)
Godslam - 11
Goblin 3 - 8 (+6 mod)
Andrezi - 8 (+3 mod)

Based on that, I would guess it's Godslam's turn.

Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

Sorry, I didn't see any new rolls!

New Initiative Order

Goblin Warchanter - 24
Volkar - 19
Goblin 1 - 18 (+6 mod)
Goblin 2 - 18 (+6 mod)
Daelric - 18 (+1 mod)
Kiera - ? (but has acted for the round)
Godslam - 11
Goblin 3 - 8 (+6 mod)
Andrezi - 8 (+3 mod)

Based on that, I would guess it's Godslam's turn.

q4e

No more Gobbies on the map..

As more goblins rush the square, Godsalm begins to sing again, while waving his banner high. This song is about the bawdry escapades of a conquering hero as the towns women practically throw themselves at him. He laughs and calls out "This may well be us tomorrow night!"

Daelric's turn, I think?

Should be the last Goblins go left and Andrezi (unless his turn is reloading his crossbow).

Waiting on the goblin. The crossbow is a light crossbow so re-loading won't take my entire turn.

I am not getting a lot of cooperation from this map, is everyone okay with a theatre of the mind setup in the future? I will try to get a better map set up that we can all use.

There are two more goblins, plus the warchanter right now.

I have been playing on mobile recently, so I haven't had time to mess with the map enough to show you where everyone and thing is, I have approximated everyone's location based on their descriptions of their actions.

The goblin sees his friend slain, and realizes that this is not play time, he draws his doglsicer (which provkes from both Daelric and Volkar) and attempts to swing at the dwarf who killed the other goblin here.
dogslicer attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
potential damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
(this attack doesn't happen if either of you slay him first)

Posting out of order so you all know what the next two turns are in case.
Next the warchanter moves so that he is 10ft out from Daelric and is using his whip to attempt to trip him.
Whip Trip Maneuver: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13

The next goblin is dazed.

I think that my toss would be at some point in this but, am a bit uncertain as I had to move and charge the bomb.

Attack of Opportunity : 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 4 + 2 = 15

I watch the vile green vermin slowly draw his sword and goad me into attacking it, which it easily dodges and manages to get passed my defenses, stabbing the cruel and twisted blade deep into my side. "Two Goblins, both get me in the same place ... I definitely need to get myself that nice big armour."

Not only does the creature manage to strike me, their boss also lashes his whip at me and it ties around my angle, he tugs hard but luckily it is not strong enough to severe my strong connection with the ground. In response I take my axe, step towards the boss and try to repay the favour, by swinging my axe for it's legs.

Attack of Opportunity : 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 2 = 9

But the Goblin manages to jump over my blade in a fit of laughter. "Bran Grobkaz!"

If the Warchief is dead by my turn, I shall do the attack on the next closest Goblin.

Kiera stays behind the dwarf warrior and repeats her incantation.

Another daze spell, DC 14 Will save, on the goblin just left of me past Volkar.

Godsalm moves up to the remaining goblin and slashes with his rapier.
Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Ending Performance as a free action, 4/7 rounds left. Active buffs" +1/+1, +1 vs fear

Without a clear shot at one the goblins, Andrezi steps toward Daelric and taps the dwarf on the shoulder, granting him a bit of luck.

So, where are we at now? :D

It should now be the beginning of the next turn. So, Goblin Warchanter, Volkar, Goblins 1 & 2 and then me.

Yeah, just following up in hopes that our DM will notice some activity again and pop in! :D

Here's to hoping.

Ok, I have a chance to get into a different game, but I want to play this exploiter wizard. So I need to know if this game is dead.

And the other game closed recruitment while I was waiting to discover the fate of this one, so now I lose on both. Thanks.

*Picks up game's wrist, checks for pulse* Not looking good.