[PBP Gameday IV]4-01: Rise of the Goblin Guild (Inactive)

Game Master Crashwheeler

Natula rushes forward her bat Kallas barely holding on to her cloak. She shouts the words of magic in her fried voice and suddenly icy waves, like the winds of Iobaria, flow from her outstretched finger tips in an arc toward two of the goblins.

Goblin 1: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Goblin 2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Both goblins take the full brunt of Natula's somewhat weak spell.

First Round
Evan
Natula
Julian
Ka'zaak
Yarak
Sagart
Kaylee
Goblins

Wakizashi, Charge: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 = 11 Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Julian charges the goblin in the northeast corner, but misses horribly with his wakizashi.

Thought I had him there...

-2 AC till Julian's next turn

Oops, forgot to roll for Ekkie.

First Round
Evan
Natula
Julian
Ka'zaak
Ekkie
Yarak
Sagart
Kaylee
Goblins

Kaylee, seeing that she's not going to easily climb up, decides to try convincing the goblin to come to her.

Casting unnatural lust on the blue goblin up on the ledge. DC 17 Will save or it will try to come kiss and caress her on its turn. Kaylee draws her butterfly knives in preparation to attack as well.

Reflex DC: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 (well thats not going to make it!)

Sagart becomes enraged by the blast that scorches his flesh with burning shrapnel and presses with a power attack against the goblin to his west.

Power Melee falchion (two handed) +6 ((two handed) 2d4+6/18-20x2)
Power Melee falchion vs Goblin: 1d20 + 1 + 4 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 + 4 + 1 - 1 = 24
Damage?: 2d4 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (4, 2) + 6 + 3 = 15

Critical Confirm?: 1d20 + 1 + 4 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 + 4 + 1 - 1 = 20
Addtl. Damage?: 4d4 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (4, 3, 3, 1) + 6 + 2 = 19

Reflex save DC 13: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8 ooof!

Will Save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 On his turn he will work his way over to Kaylee.
Sagart sliced the goblin in front of him in two.
One goblin throws the alchemist's fire it was holding at Natula and then falls down. Alchemist's fire: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 Landing place: 1d8 ⇒ 1 The vial explodes in the square above Natula, hurting her, Ekkie, and Ka'zaak with the splash damage. The other goblin strikes out with its dogslicer at Ekkie. Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 211d4 ⇒ 1

Second Round
Evan
Natula
Julian
Ka'zaak
Ekkie
Yarak
Sagart
Kaylee
Goblin

ray of frost ranged touch vs goblin (south): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 cold damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

"Goblins I take no joy in this. I pray that you all come to your senses and drop your weapons. Since you seem determined to follow in this course of action, I have no choice. I pray your death is clean and honorable."

mwk cold iron nodachi against adjacent goblin: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Nodachi damage: 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Ka'zaak slices his nodachi with a look of grim determination across his face.

reflex save for splash damage: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Evan reloads his hand crossbow and aims at the goblin near Ka'zaak. "Damn I can't get a clear shot. Well here it goes." Evan pulls the trigger and closes his eyes hoping that it does not hit one of his companions. He opens one eye after hearing a scream of pain and sees his bolt sticking in the goblin. "I did it! I hit one!!!"

Wakizashi: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Julian wildly swings his wakizashi at the goblin north of him, missing terribly.

Acid Orb: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21 Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

He takes a 5-foot step back and sends an orb of acid at the same goblin.

"Well done, Evan! I think I did as well!"

-2 on attack rolls for using Spell Combat.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 191d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 Ekkie and Julian hit their goblin, dropping it. Ka'zaak and Evan drop the other one. The goblin up above moved over to the stairs and put the rope that was up there down. The fire spreading on Natula throws her aim off. The reflex save using that roll wouldn't have succeeded to avoid catching fire. Next turn Natula will start taking fire damage unless succeeding on a successful Reflex Save DC 13.

Extinguishing the flames is a full-round action that requires a Reflex save. Rolling on the ground provides the target with a +2 to the save. Dousing the target with at least 2 gallons of water automatically extinguishes the flames.

Ekkie then watches the fire on Natula, entranced by it.

Second Round
Sagart
Kaylee

Third Round
Evan
Natula
Julian
Ka'zaak
Ekkie
Yarak

Reflex save (drops prone and rolls): 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 2 = 9

Seeing Natula covered in flames, Ka'zaak begins to once more call on the divine powers of Iomedae to heal her.

Water springs forth from the air completely soaking her and extinguishing the flames.

Cast create water

Ka'zaak then moves to flank with the goblin threatening Julian.

Ka'zaak, you moved to flank Ekkie.

Julian moves near the base of the stairs and shoots an orb of acid at the goblin on the floor above.

Acid Orb: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Opps, moved to stairs.

Despite his unyielding desire to rise from his current station in life, Sagart's heart truly relishes close combat. Growing up the child of slaves who eventually earned their freedom, the Kellid warrior has spent his life trying to make something better of himself.

He quickly crosses the rubble-strewn floor to the goblin to the northeast and swings his mighty falchion, a slightly crooked grin on his face.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Power Melee falchion (two handed) +6 ((two handed) 2d4+6/18-20x2)
Power Melee falchion vs NE Goblin: 1d20 + 1 + 4 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 + 4 + 1 - 1 = 22
Damage?: 2d4 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (3, 1) + 6 + 3 = 13

Sagart you made the same mistake I did, that's Ekkie.

Sagart climbs the rope and swings at the goblin at the top floor.

Third Round
Sagart
Kaylee

Fourth Round
Evan
Natula
Julian
Ka'zaak
Ekkie
Yarak

Kaylee will simply start cheering for her team, knowing she's more useful making them better than trying to attack herself.
+1 attack, damage, and vs. fear effects for the whole party.

Evan reloads his crossbow again and fires off a shot.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 3 + 1 + 1 - 4 = 16
Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 1

Sagart you made the same mistake I did, that's Ekkie.

Oh Snap! Sorry Ekkie... to risk saying that all goblins look alike might be misinterpreted as racist, I believe a RETCON is in order! Thanks for the auto-bot GM Crash!

Oy, Bree-yark.

After Evan misses, the goblin takes a step back, reaches into his bag and throws another bomb, this time at Kaylee, catching Julian, Natula, and Sagart in the blast. Bomb: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 191d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 You all need to make Reflex Saves DC 13, Kaylee to prevent catching on fire, everyone else to take half damage from 3 damage.

Fourth Round
Sagart
Kaylee

Fifth Round
Evan
Natula
Julian
Ka'zaak
Ekkie
Yarak

Reflex save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

She stands up and draws a bead on the alchemist. She shouts the one curse she knows in Goblin. "Hey, Bree-yark!"

ZZAP! - ray of frost (range touch, inspired): 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 2 + 1 = 19 cold damage: 1d3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 1 = 4

Reflex DC: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

Sagart avoids most of the damage from the bomb and now that he is on the same level at the offending goblin, Sagart recommences his attack...

Inspire Courage Power Melee falchion (two handed) +6 ((two handed) 2d4+6/18-20x2)
Power Melee falchion vs goblin: 1d20 + 1 + 4 + 1 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 4 + 1 - 1 + 1 = 8
Damage?: 2d4 + 6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1, 2) + 6 + 3 + 1 = 13

...but the extra power he puts in his swing allows the lithe creature to easily duck the slice.

(easily some of my worst rolls ever!)

Ref: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

"Well that almost hurt, didn't it?" Julian says, his voice sounding more amused than sarcastic.

"Sagart! would you mind stepping to the side, so there's space for me to join you up there?"

Feeling a little alone and exposed in the hallway Evan creeps into the room while reloading his hand crossbow.

Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

Kaylee does not catch on fire. But she is PISSED. She really wants this goblin taken out, so she casts daze at it. DC 16 Will save or it doesn't act this round. Don't forget your +1 to atk and damage, guys!

I decided to look that phrase up.

Bree-yark is most definitely not "I surrender" in the goblin language.

A foreign phrase that you tell someone means the opposite of what it actually means, in order that hilarity will ensue sometime later when they say it or hear it said.

In the Original Dungeons & Dragons adventure module B2 "The Keep on the Boderlands", one of the random rumors that characters can be told upon starting the adventure is that "'Bree-Yark!' is goblin-language for 'we surrender!". The DM, howerver, is told that it actually means "Hey, Rube!" and is a signal for any nearby goblins to come join in an attack.

Ka'zaak waits for room to get up. Ekkie laughs at what Natula said.

Fifth Round
Sagart
Kaylee

Sixth Round
Evan
Natula
Julian
Ka'zaak
Ekkie
Yarak

I'm going to let some of the others do stuff this round before I use my next round of performance prematurely. :)

I decided to look that phrase up.

Urban dictionary wrote:

Bree-yark is most definitely not "I surrender" in the goblin language.

A foreign phrase that you tell someone means the opposite of what it actually means, in order that hilarity will ensue sometime later when they say it or hear it said.

In the Original Dungeons & Dragons adventure module B2 "The Keep on the Boderlands", one of the random rumors that characters can be told upon starting the adventure is that "'Bree-Yark!' is goblin-language for 'we surrender!". The DM, howerver, is told that it actually means "Hey, Rube!" and is a signal for any nearby goblins to come join in an attack.

[In my best Jeff Foxworthy voice] You might be a grognard if....

I think I've played about a half dozen games involving goblins (including the first two We Be Goblins! modules). And you are probably only the second person to note the reference. ;)

ZZAP!-ray of frost (range touch): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 cold damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Sagart will take a 5' step to the SE to clear the way up.

Im on the iPad, so unable to move icon

@Sagart: I moved you.

@GM: What happened to my 5th round? :S I hadn't taken any actions yet, because I was waiting for Sagart to add a 5-foot step to his 4th round. I hope I can still take actions for round 5?

Round 5
Julian sheaths his weapon. He moves up to the rope and climbs up, ending up in front of the goblin.

Round 6
Julian draws his wakizashi again and attacks the goblin.

Wakizashi: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11 Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

"Sagart, I'll stay here so we can flank him."

Unless Ka'zaak or someone else also wants to move up, I'll stay where I'm now so I can flank with Sagart. Anyone, feel free to add a 5-foot step to my last round if you also wish to join the melee.

@Julian: Yes that is fine. I just assumed you were going to post your fifth and sixth rounds at once.
@Sagart: You can still attack for the sixth round since a 5 ft step can be done before or after an attack.

5 foot step would be great

Advancing towards the bomber that had plagued his friends so, Brachar moves to end this conflict swiftly. He brings his nodachi down in an arc from right to left, hoping to drop the goblin.

mwk cold iron nodachi: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
Nodachi damage: 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 Sorry just breaking a mirror as I walk under a ladder in a room full of black cats with my umbrella open. Thanks dice bot!

The precarious footing sees the holy warriors slash go horribly wide.

Julian 5-foot steps east when Ka'zaak climbs up the rope, enabling the mighty paladin to join the melee.

"Stand down, goblin! With the three of us here you don't sta... WHOA! Ka'zaak, your target's THERE! Keep that blade away from my head, will you?!"

Kaylee keeps cheering her allies on, figuring they can take the last goblin down without her wasting any more spells.

Still +1 atk, dmg, and vs. fear!

Evan guards the hallway since he can not reach the last goblin and does not trust his aim with his crossbow with so many allies surrounding it.

On her turn.

ZZAP!-ray of frost (range touch, into melee): 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 2 - 4 = 15 cold damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Additional attack with first 5' step Power Melee falchion (two handed) +6 ((two handed) 2d4+6/18-20x2)  Power Melee falchion vs goblin: 1d20 + 1 + 4 + 1 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 4 + 1 - 1 + 1 = 10  Damage?: 2d4 + 6 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (1, 1) + 6 + 1 + 3 = 12 Then additional 5' step to flank plus attack Power Melee falchion (two handed) +6 ((two handed) 2d4+6/18-20x2)  Power Melee falchion vs goblin: 1d20 + 1 + 4 + 1 - 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 + 4 + 1 - 1 + 2 + 1 = 28  Damage?: 2d4 + 6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1, 1) + 6 + 3 + 1 = 12
crit conf: 1d20 + 1 + 4 + 1 - 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 4 + 1 - 1 + 2 + 1 = 9

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The goblin falls down to Natula and Sagart's attacks. Combat over!

Kaylee gathers up any alchemical items that the party doesn't specifically want to keep on their person and puts them in her satchel.

Addressing Ekkie, "Little one, I know that you have been helping, but this one is not sure you should be playing with this fire"

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"But fire is pretty and burns so nicely." she replies, almost pouting.

Ka'zaak draws his wand of CLW.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

"Does anyone need healing? That was more more challenging than it should have been. I am embarrassed to say I was found wanting in that fight. I promise I will not let you all down again. "

Once the party is healed up, Ka'zaak is ready to go. Turning to Ekkie, "The fire might be pretty, just make sure you don't throw it at us."

"Ohmigosh, like, Ekkie, seriously, like... don't throw it at us! I don't think you would, though, cuz we're like best friends now, right? I mean, duh! Oh and I can heal people too, if you need it. I have one of those wand-thingies too! Ohmigosh, Ekkie, when we are done here, I'm TOTALLY going to make a portrait patch of you, and like sew it on my scarf? To commemorate our new best-friend-ship, right?"

Fluttering her eyes, she responds "Of course I wouldn't throw them at my new friends. They are only for bad goblins and to watch the flames after."