Red's Rise of the Runelords (Inactive)

Game Master GM Fuzzfoot

Sherpa nods.

Sammy and Sammi (who might be half-elves based on the picture I chose for them) bicker during most of the walk over. René half considers telling them to be quiet before they alerted the goblin hoards to their approach but resists the urge, recognizing it as simply their method of dealing with nerves. Their was a slight twinge of homesickness in his heart as he watched them, even though he and his Ma rarely, if ever, fought. But he still couldn't help but miss the sense of family that was evident between them. It also caused a twinge of a more unpleasant feeling at the knowledge that they might die. Or perhaps more cruelly, just one of them might die, leaving the other alone. But they had volunteered, hadn't they? It was more than he had gotten a chance to do. He had just kind of been thrown in to all of this. It wasn't like he was actually foolish enough to sign up with the town guard. And then even more foolish to volunteer for possible suicide mission.

On the other hand, they had already taken care of Tsuto, and surely he was the bigger menace than what they were about to face, wasn't he? This presumed-dead girl was just an angry child? Or...I guess, probably more accurately 'young adult'. She probably knew a few magic tricks, but that was about it. She would be no match for the strapping six soldiers that were with them PLUS Tylur and Skarn the meat shields. Especially given Aurora's apparently healing abilities. Most likely they'd all just get banged up a bit from the goblins but otherwise be fine. Wouldn't they?

As they reach their destination, René hangs back. Partially to mentally prepare himself and partially to physically prepare himself [ooc]via Mage Armor[/i]. He misses the bulk of whatever the goblins are saying as the twins pull out their spears, showing off slightly with a few dramatic twirls. Their hard swallows betray their nervousness, but they give each other a look and nod, steeling themselves for a likely battle.

Back in Sandpoint

As breakfast comes to a close Tylur mentions to the others "Before we leave I will need to stop by Savah's Armory to purchase some armour that will provide me with better protection. We will need every advantage available to us." He bites off another piece of bread and then drinks down the last of his water.

At the armory knowing time is of the essence he does his best to put together several pieces of a chainmail to make a full suit. Giving the vendor the two hundred gold he thanks him then leaves to meet up with the group.

As your cannon fodder companions round the corner, they see the source of the noise: nearly a dozen goblins stand huddled together in the low-ceilinged chamber. A shallow fire pit smolders in the center of the floor, while nine tangled reed-and-leaf nests line the walls.

Cordwin understands some of what they'd been saying. It sounds as if they're refugees from the Birdcruncher clan. They speak of impressing Ripnugget and earning his favor.

The goblins all turn as they notice that eleven people have intruded upon them. They point their crude weapons at you as they launch into a frenzy of shrieks.

Now that's a cramped room.

Three of the goblins rush ahead past the opening to the chamber, surrounding anyone they can and swinging with their short swords.

Short sword vs Fodder: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 211d4 ⇒ 3
Crit?: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 211d4 ⇒ 4
Short sword vs Fodder: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
Short sword vs Old Scar: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 211d4 ⇒ 1
Crit?: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Fodder lives up to his name, and takes a nearly fatal slash to the underside of his ribcage. Old Scar is also hit, though only a scratch results from the attack.

Combat Map

-- Bold is up --
Red, Blue, White
Cordwin
Pink, Yellow, Black
Tylur, Sammi, Sammy, Rene, Jimmy
Orange, Brown
Skarn
Purple, Green
Fodder (-7), Old Scar (-1), Sherpa, Aurora

”It’s a shame these things are so warlike and unable to be reasoned with. We could have shared a brew, or fought, but being the savages they are, fighting it shall be.”

Cordwin chuckles and says in Goblin:

He casts sleep right in the middle of the goblins. Right on the C4 DC13 Will

Cordwin looks behind him to see if everyone is still there. :D

More than half of the goblins near the smoldering pit (green, pink, purple, brown) curl up and slump over, snoring lazily as Cordwin's magic takes hold of them.

Two more goblins rush at Fodder, one of them trying to take down the humble warrior.
Shortsword: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 151d4 ⇒ 3
... And luckily, just missing him.

Combat Map

-- Bold is up --
Red, Blue, White
Cordwin
Pink (helpless), Yellow, Black
Tylur, Sammi, Sammy, Rene, Jimmy
Orange, Brown (helpless)
Skarn
Purple (helpless), Green (helpless)
Fodder (-7), Old Scar (-1), Sherpa, Aurora

As Jimmy cause I have enough profiles to keep track of.

Swallowing around a suddenly dry throat but he is here for a reason. A reason called Sandpoint and all the people that stand a worse chance in a fight then him. Tightening his grip on the massive sword in his hands and swinging down at the goblin.

greatsword vs. white goblin: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (5, 3) + 3 = 11

Grimacing the twins begin stabbing their spears at small goblin bodies. "I dunno about you, brother of mine, but I'm in the mood for some shiskabob." Sammi yells as she swings at the nearest foe.

"Ewww, gross. You want to eat them?"

"What? No! It's just banter. You know, smack talk."

"Oh. That's ok then."

If white is still up, Sammi 5ft steps away and attacks it. Otherwise she aims for yellow
Sammi Spear: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

If white is still up, Sammy attacks it. Otherwise he stabs at blue
Sammy Spear: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

"Wahoooo, now ain't this a hoot'nanny iff'n ever I saw one. The rubber band is on the other claw now!" Slightly drunk on his perceived safety with all the guards around (and oblivious to Fodder's pale complexion), René cackles as he mocks the pathetic little goblins.

René attempts to hex yellow's to hit. DC 15 Will save to reduce to 1 round and then cackles.

Statuses
- Yellow: -2 to hit (2 or 7 rounds)[/ooc]

Tylur finds a space along the frontline a stabs at the yellow goblin trying to make more room.

Stab with spiked chain+combat expertise: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 6 - 1 = 24
damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 = 7

Fodder, grievously wounded, still decides to fight on.

For Sandpoint! he shouts as he attacks the goblin in front of him Red.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

The sword swipe does not have much force behind it most likely due to the loss of blood.

Sammi and Sammy double team the white-tuniced goblin, driving their longspears through its green flesh. The goblin gurgles up blood as he falls over. Tylur removes another goblin from Thistletop's forces when he wraps his spiked chain around the goblin's neck and detaches its head.

Perhaps Jimmy and Fodder require additional training. Both of their attacks miss.

Will Save, Black Goblin: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2

Orange cackles (in a non-hexing sort of way) as he pounces ahead.

Shortsword vs Jimmy: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 171d4 ⇒ 4
The goblin slashes with its little sword, and Jimmy takes a gash to his leg.

@René, with yellow down, I redirected your hex to Black, but let me know if you would prefer a different enemy.

Combat Map

-- Bold is up --
Red, Blue, White
Cordwin
Pink (helpless), Yellow, Black
Tylur, Sammi, Sammy, Rene, Jimmy (-4)
Orange, Brown (helpless)
Skarn
Purple (helpless), Green (helpless) (cannot act this round)
Fodder (-7), Old Scar (-1), Sherpa, Aurora

Skarn jostles his way through the pack of his allies and takes a powerful swing at orange...

Heavy Pick Hit: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 - 1 = 7
Heavy Pick Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 3 = 6 x4

...and misses completely!

Black's fine.

"Mebbe ya should all surrender-like! Ya don'ts stand a chance, likkle gobblies."

Old Scar scowls at the goblin menace, "I've been puttn all of yar kind down since I was no higher then my pap's waist! I ain't goin to be stoppin now!" He loads a bolt and pushes up to get a better sight line.

Aww. Jimmy missed with the 15. He was so close to glory! For shame Jimmy.

Closing her eyes and focusing on the thread of magic that pulled a eagle into reality before.

Cordwin will shoot a bolt at the one fodder is fighting.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 - 4 = 11

While Fodder fights for glory.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14

And Team Cordwin hang their collective heads in shame!

Skarn, Cordwin, and Fodder swing and shoot at the nest of goblins to little success.

Short sword vs Fodder: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
Short sword vs Old Scar: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 201d4 ⇒ 2
Short sword vs Skarn: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Fodder dodges what could have been a fatal attack, while Old Scar watches his arm begin to bleed after the goblin tears open a wound with its short sword.

Combat Map

-- Bold is up --
Red, Blue
Cordwin
Pink (helpless), Black
Tylur, Sammi, Sammy, Rene, Jimmy (-4)
Orange, Brown (helpless)
Skarn
Purple (helpless), Green (helpless)
Fodder (-7), Old Scar (-3), Sherpa, Aurora

Skarn takes another whack at Orange...

Heavy Pick Hit: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 4 - 1 = 18
Heavy Pick Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 3 = 7 x4

...and ???

Team Cordwin tries to attack again.

Cordwin Attack: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 - 4 = 3

Fodder Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
Damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (5, 4) + 3 = 12

Cordwin misses but Fodder might land a hit!

As yet another goblin approaches, René giggles and steps forward to get a better look. "Ye all be marchin' ta ya doom! Drop yer weapons or wake up dead!"

Evil eye orange's to hit. DC 15 will save to reduce to 1 round then cackle.

Meanwhile, Sammy grunts as he thrusts his spear at yet another goblin, unfortunately, he's distracted by René's laughing. "Stop your cacklin' ya damn fool! This is a fight; not some silly game!"

Spear vs Blue: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

As her brother holds the line, Sammi bravely advances, hoping to take some heat over the barely standing Fodder. "Fodder! Get your ass outta here. What are supposed ta tell the sheriff if you go and get your dumb ass killed?" Aware that she just put herself in a rather precarious position, Sammi swivels back and forth between the goblins, taking a defensive stance. Sammi moves and takes the total defense action to try to draw heat off of Fodder.

Statuses
- Sammi: AC 21 (total defense)
- Black: -2 to hit (8 rds)
- Orange: -2 to hit (2 or 8 rds)

Jimmy

"Damnit all!"

Lifting his sword again and lashing out.
greatsword: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (6, 1) + 3 = 10

Aurora

An eagle appear behind one of the goblins Mr Red

talon: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4
talon: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
talon: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Reaching out and touching Old Scar on the shoulder.

[ooc]Casting Guidance[/ooc

Skarn pulverizes the orange-eared goblin to a pulpy green mess, while Fodder earns redemption when he slices the legs off the red goblin. The town militia continue to shine when Jimmy wounds another goblin enough to render it unconscious, and Aurora's summoned eagle pulls the blue goblin through an opening in the tunnels, sending him plunging to his death.

With all other creatures helpless from sleep, combat is effectively over. What will you do with the sleeping goblins?

Final HP Status:
Jimmy (-4), Fodder (-7), Old Scar (-3)

What will you do with the sleeping goblins?

Damn! The age old morality question, do we kill them in their sleep, or do we wake them up, and then kill them?

Fodder, still hurting, will be happy to kill the goblins in their sleep (and take their ears).

Why should the PC's tarnish their souls when there are NPC's to do it! :P

Speaking of Fodder, should we heal him or send him back to town to recoup with his grisly trophies?

Tylur will voice his opinion against killing the sleeping goblins. Old Scar will gladly do it.

Sammi and Sammy quickly and efficiently disarm the sleeping goblins before each pointing a spear at the throat of a sleeping form. They glance briefly at the so-called 'Heroes of Sandpoint' for guidance on what to do next.

"We kill them now, yea?"

"But they're sleeping. Can we really kill helpless creatures in cold-blood? Is that really the right thing to do?"

"Well, if you recall, they and their buddies had no problems trying to kill us just a moment ago."

"We did charge in with arrows blazing, as it were. It could have just been self-defense."

"So then why did you start trying to kill them just as hard?"

"Because that was in my self defense!"

"I suppose. But if they didn't want us coming after them, maybe they shouldn't have launched an all out attack on our home for no damned reason!"

Sammy's expression simultaneously hardens and darkens at this reminder. "You're right. The bastards brought this on themselves."

Unless told not to or stopped, the twins will start coup-de-grace-ing the sleeping goblins.

René stays quiet through the argument; as long as they couldn't kill him, he didn't really care one way or the other if they were killed or kept as prisoners. If they had been trying to 'impress' Ripnugget, it was likely they weren't important enough to have any useful intel to give them, so the question was purely one of morals over practicality. And this was neither the time nor the place to get in to a morality debate.

Dang! Sandpoint militia ain't no joke! :D

They live in a rough world.

"The goblins should be taken as prisoners. Slaughtering them will make us equal to them. WE are not some savage race. Their lives are barely worth living but that is not the choice we should be making here. Bind them if the Sheriff finds them guilty and proven to be executed then that is his right as the appointed judge of Sandpoint, but if they do not attack us we have no right to take their lives ethically, morally or legally."

diplomacy: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

Bind them and tie them to a tree for later retrieval and delivery to Sandpoint for a "proper trial"?
With Tylur being the only one against it, I will assume the militia likely have their hatred on for goblins given the incident in Sandpoint, and will eagerly kill them. Will update properly tomorrow.

After Sammy, Sammi, and the other militia take turns ending each helpless goblin's life, you take stock of any loot in the area. Each of the goblins wore leather armor, wielded a short sword, and carried twenty arrows.

With the loyal Sandpoint militia team leading the charge, you make your way up out of the refugee cavern and back into the forested area just above it. You head east and see the same rickety bridge you'd previously passed through to your north. This time, you head south instead.

A cloying musky scent lies heavy in the air here. A matted nest of red and black hair sits to the east.

A snore changes to an angry snarl as what appeared to be a nest of hair begins to move. The firepelt cougar turns and shows its fangs to Jimmy.

Then, a robed goblin hobbles forward, a flaming wand in his hand.

The cougar prepares to pounce, beginning the fight..

Combat Map

-- Bold is up --
Skarn, Sammy, Sammi, Aurora, Old Scar
Tangletooth
René, Sherpa
Gogmurt
Tylur, Cordwin, Fodder, Jimmy

Cordwin will respond

He will shoot a bolt to make his point.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 - 4 = 3

or not!

Fodder runs forward to attack the cat! For Sandpoint!

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Another stellar showing for Team Cordwin!

In a unified movement, the twins rush forward. Knowing that their quick reflexes have put them in a precarious situation, they take defensive measures; Sammi focuses on the large cat while Sammy gets ready to protect her.

Sammi attacks the cat
Attack vs FF AC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Sammy readies an action. If the cat moves next to Sammi, he will attempt to aid her to increase her AC by 2 against its next attack.
Readied aid, AC 10: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

Sammi has AC 19 against the cat's first attack (unless it attacks her from range), AC 17 against the others.

Before they move on Aurora points to the three milita that are injured, [b]"Come here and I can fix that.[/ooc]

Wand of Cure lt wounds on Jimmy: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
Wand of Cure lt wounds on Fodder: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Wand of Cure lt wounds on Old Scar: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Reaching out and touching Tylur's shoulder. Guidance on Tylur

Old Scar loads his crossbow and aims at the goblin waiting for it to make a move. "I got da crazed, flame carrying one!"

Ready action. Fire at the goblin once if it begins doing anything that looks like casting a spell.

Ready Action:Crossbow: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
dmg: 1d8 ⇒ 1

Skarn casts divine favor on himself and moves towards the cat, saying, ”here kitty, kitty!”

It's a not-so-stellar showing not only for Team Cordwin, but for the whole Local Heroes of Sandpoint when not a single attack hits.

The firepelt cougar lunges on its paws, reaching for a bite of fresh dwarf...
Bite vs Skarn: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 221d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Trip?: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Skarn feels the cougar's fangs sink into his leg, and watches as blood spurts out.

Combat Map

-- Bold is up --
Skarn (-8), Sammy, Sammi, Aurora, Old Scar
Tangletooth
René, Sherpa
Gogmurt
Tylur, Cordwin, Fodder (-2), Jimmy

Sherpa buckles down for a wait while the heavies handle this fight. He also stands by to hold whatever the other pack NPCs might want to offload, as they go into combat!

Go Team Cordwin!

Cordwin Attack bolt: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 - 4 = 12

Fodder Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Epic Fail Team Cordwin! Epic Fail!

René edges closer, calling out to the cat. "Now, ain't you a beaut. I reckon you should give up on that there gobbly fella and join us. Whaddya say?"

Move and then hex the cat's to hit. DC 15 Will save to reduce from 7 rounds to 1.

Statuses
- Cat: -2 to hit (1 or 7 rounds)

Will Save, Tangletooth: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19

Tangletooth snarls as René tries to hex him, and shuts his eyes to avoid most of the witch's gaze.

Gogmurt points ahead where most of you stand, and the forest comes alive. Vines sprout from the dirt and wrap around all of your legs, impeding your movement.
Everyone needs a DC 14 Reflex save vs Entangle

Combat Map

-- Bold is up --
Skarn (-8), Sammy, Sammi, Aurora, Old Scar
Tangletooth
René, Sherpa
Gogmurt
Tylur, Cordwin, Fodder (-2), Jimmy

Sammi Reflex: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15 Success
Sammy Reflex: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 Fail
Rene Reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11 Fail

With a nimble dive, Sammi leaps over the suddenly animated grass and lands clear, training her spear on the spellcaster while keeping a wary eye on the large cat.

Sammi moves out of the entangled area, and then defensively readies an action to attack the goblin if he attempt to cast a spell or use a wand.

Readed attack, fighting defensively: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 3 - 4 = 3

Sammi's slow-footed brother doesn't fair quite as well as the weeds grab him, muffling the string of Elven curses he attempts to spit at him. He attempts to pull free, but to no avail, instead drawing a dagger and getting ready to throw it.

Move action to try to break free, then another move action to draw a dagger
Break free, Str DC 14: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12

Statuses
- Sammi: AC 19 (1 round)
- Sammy: Entangled
- René: Entangled
- Tangletooth: -2 to hit (until it reaches René's turn)

Entangle: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

Feeling the ground foliage and roots wrapping around his legs he leaps back and continues moving about to give the plants as little opportunity to hold him down.

He quickly moves close enough to engage with the fire wielding goblin watching as some of the watchmen battle with the living vines.

Entangle (Old Scar): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
What in da blazes! Curse your kind you maniacal horror!

Old Scar loads his crossbow and lets loose a bolt for the goblin's head not bothering with fending off the grasping vines.

Crossbow, entangled: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (8) - 2 = 6
dmg: 1d8 ⇒ 7

Reflex: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 Entangled

Skarn swings at the cat again...

Heavy Pick Hit: 1d20 + 4 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 4 + 2 - 2 = 15
Heavy Pick Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 2 = 7 x4

Entangle (Fodder) DC14 Reflex: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15
Entangle (Cordwin) DC14 Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

Finally Team Cordwin does something right! :D

Jimmy's reflex: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21

Having issues with the map. Please move Jimmy up to the little goblin.

Jerking his feet free and running to the goblin with his sword raised.

great sword + charge if possible: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 3 + 2 = 19
damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (4, 3) + 3 = 10

----

Aurora Reflex: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Trying to take a step and staring down in horror at the mass of rapidly moving vine that twist and tighten around her feet. Panic digs its claws into her heart and trying to pull her feet free. Barely getting one foot to move before freezing as the vines move further up her legs. "S@#+!" Patting around at her side before finding a dagger and pulling it free.

Strength to break: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

I'm sorry I have been so slow moving with this game! I'll try to be a little more active here.

Jimmy can't quite charge through there, so I've at least moved him out of the entangled area. You can move through the brambles too, but at the risk

While Jimmy, Sammi, Cordwin, Fodder and Tylur manage to avoid the tangle of weeds grasping at their boots, the rest of the party find themselves stuck in place. Old Scar looses a bolt that slips into the trees, and Skarn scrapes up some mud with his pick.

Tangletooth rears up on its hind legs and snaps its jaws at Skarn's arm.
Bite, evil eye vs entangled AC: 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 6 - 2 = 18
Trip?: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Claw, evil eye vs entangled AC: 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 6 - 2 = 8
Claw, evil eye vs entangled AC: 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 6 - 2 = 191d3 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

The little goblin laughs happily as the cougar claw swipes the dwarf's arm.

-- Bold is up --
Skarn (-14, entangled), Sammy (entangled), Sammi, Aurora (entangled), Old Scar (entangled)
Tangletooth
René (entangled), Sherpa (needs reflex save)
Gogmurt
Tylur, Cordwin, Fodder (-2), Jimmy

Team Cordwin Rah Rah Rah!

Cordwin Attack bolt: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 - 4 = 15
Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 8
Fodder Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5