Goblin #4 is the closest. The way the melee is setup, though yo won't be able to get the flanking bonus this round
The Combat looks something like this:
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Oh, it was pointed out to me that Darius and Goblin #3 still get the flanking bonus despite being flanked themselves. So be sure to roll accordingly when it's your turn.
Berenwyr is now up.
Little buggers putting the sting to me. I need to end this. Darius swings his sword, praying to the gods to lead his strike.
Berenwyr: You don't see any other goblins aside from these 3 in your immediate area. Singe does see a few groups running around close to the square.
Darius made his move and missed, dang.
The goblins are still concentrating on Darius and Faux and haven't seemed to notice Weylyn, yet.
Goblin #3 at Darius
Goblin #4 also at Darius
Goblin #2 at Faux
Darius is snagged for 2 more pts of damage.
Weylyn is now up
Weylyn drives both daggers into the goblin's kidneys.
"I've got this one Darius. Mind your Back!"
The first knife misses by foot, but the second knife gets a downward angle into the goblin's back. It stiffens in shock and falls over
Darius is no longer flanked.
@Weylyn: Do you do anything else this round? If not...
Caladrian is now up.
Caladrian whips a stone at the nearest goblin, which unfortunately goes far off the mark.
For The Record
The order is still at:
Gellius at 25
Oded at 20
Berenwyr at 15
Darius at 15
Goblins at 14
Weylyn at 13
Caladrian at 10
We're down to Goblins # 2 and 4. Goblin #2 is still trying to kill Faux and #4 is now up against Darius, Oded and Wylyn.
We begin Round 4 with everyone's favorite Vet., Gellius.
Oded, having missed with his last strike, watched as the goblin continued to attack Darius. The one attacking the man and his dog is putting up quite a fight, but Darius has taken a few wounds. Hoping they can subdue their foe, Oded steps behind his goblin adversary, who is still facing Darius , and swings his axe back up for another blow at the goblin in front of him.
Hmmm, these goblins aren't giving up without aq fight. I know it's a long shot, but I'll try to hit one of the ones in combat.
Berenwyr conjures up another Acid Dart and hurls it at the goblin menacing Gellius and Faux.
When Singe returns with news of more goblin groups about the square, he takes another hard look around to make sure that the group is not about to be ambushed.
@Gellian:
@Oded: When you have an enemy directly between yourself and an ally, like Darius, you gain the +2 flanking bonus.
Oded's mighty axe swooshes by nicking a piece of the goblin's clothing, but otherwise misses.
@Berewyr: You still don't see any other goblins in the immediate area. Mostly as quite a few townsfolk are still running around.
Darius is now up.
Darius, now bleeding from several wounds, roars as he trys again to connect with the beast.
Darius, now bleeding from several wounds, roars as he trys again to connect with the beast.
** spoiler omitted **
Darius:
Goblin #4 whips around to take a stab at Oded.
(flipped a coin and Oded lucked out :) )
Goblin #2 yells something at Gellius in goblin and takes another swipe at Faux.
Oded gets hit for 2 pts of damage and Faux gets snagged for 4.
Weylyn is up.
Seeing Darius in trouble, Weylyn moves up to help.
@Weylyn: You can't do a charge as you don't have a unobstructed line to the goblin, but you can move along side Darius and attack w/o provoking AoO.
In any event, you missed.
So, Caladrian is now up.
Displeased at the goblins savagery, the priest takes a deep breath to calm himself internally before throwing the second of his three enchanted rocks at goblin #2.
Goblin #2 collapses to the ground, it's eyes on Caladrian. It mutters some thing in goblin remarkably similar to what it said to Gellius
For The Record
Going in to Round 5, we have:
Gellius at 25
Oded at 20
Berenwyr at 15
Darius at 15
Goblin at 14
Weylyn at 13
Caladrian at 10
Goblin #3 is the final enemy in the area and it is engaged by Darius, Oded, and Weylyn.
Once again, back to Gellius to begin.
Oded felt the tickle from the last remaining goblin. Darius was hurt, and Oded was half glad that he was being targeted. The goblins were all down, except the one that seemed to be dodging everything Oded could throw at it.
Anger and frustration building up, Oded raises the greataxe one more time, bringing it down with a yell.
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Come friends, there are more goblins in the town, and our work is not yet done. Although, perhaps Caladrian will be kind enough to favor us with Irori's blessing before we continue. Darius looks a bit worse for wear.
Once the group is ready to proceed, Berenwyr and Singe will lead them to the nearest group of goblins.
OK. You all are out of combat.
You all breath a sigh of relief as your foes drop dead
Oded breathes a sigh of relief before wringing the sweat off of his face. The wound taken toward the end of battle hurt, but was not serious.
More golbins, eh? I think we should get our friend Darius some help before we move on. He seems to have taken the beating for all of us. And truth be told, I wouldn't mind a little myself. anyone got the skill?
Oded looked down and knelt at the last creature, using the clothing to wipe the blood and gore off of his axe. He swore as he noticed a number of new nicks in the blade.
Darius, likewise, wipes the blood from his blade before walking to the others. "An excellent battle my friends! You fight like you are blessed by the gods!"
The paladin winces as he gingerly touches at some of the wounds he received in the melee. "I, on the other hand, need to spend more time practicing with my weapon. The young man grins, but something about the weak smile belies his disappointment.
"This fight is no reflection on your skills Darius. I doubt an honorable such as yourself makes a habit a fighting deranged killers less than half your height. It definitely changes how one must fight. I'm usually much better than I was there too. Do not beat yourself up."
Weylyn smiles. I was right not to lift from these. Perhaps they are my way out of this life...
"I dare say we'll have more than enough opportunity to hone our skills before even the hour has passed, friends. Good Darius, if you would permit me, accept Irori's blessings that you might see this battle to it's rightful end. The same goes for anyone else injured."
Caladrian will Channel Positive Energy for
(I'll assume everyone is close enough to be in the radius, this time, ;) )
No sooner than the glow from Caladrian's holy symbol diminishes, a flash and several high-pitched cries of glees come from the south of you. The square has cleared enough for you to see a growing pile of wooden items of fire with several goblins dancing around it. A different clothed goblin is singing an odd song in goblin with the rest shouting to emphasize certain parts of the song.
They see you as soon as you see them
The bonfire is roughly 60' to south from were the group is standing.
So, initiative, if you please
Goblin group #1 init:
Goblin group #2
Singing Goblin
[Dice=Initiative]1d20 + 5
You see 7 goblins, including the singer.
All of them are armed with those nasty-looking long knives.
Like I said, they're roughly 60' away from your group.
@Weylyn:
Goblins chew and goblins bite.
Goblins cut and goblins fight.
Stab the dog and cut the horse,
Goblins eat and take by force!
Goblins race and goblins jump.
Goblins slash and goblins bump.
Burn the skin and mash the head,
Goblins here and you be dead!
Chase the baby, catch the pup.
Bonk the head to shut it up.
Bones be cracked, flesh be stewed,
We be goblins! You be food!
For The Record
Round 1 of the new combat has:
Berenwyr at 22
Goblin Singer at 21
Oded at 20
Caladrian at 18
Weylyn at 13 (higer dex)
Goblin Group #1 at 13
Darius at 12
Gellius at 8
Goblin Group #2 at 6
The closest goblin is roughly 60' away from your group
The round begins with Berenwyr.
Berenwyr squints at the goblin singer, his ears twitching at the foul sounds that pass for music among the verminous creatures.
Target the singer first, friends. I have a sneaking suspicion that without their war chant, the little maggots will be somewhat less effective. After the singer is down, try not to clump up with the goblins. I have a spell that may prove just the thing, but it is indiscriminate. Those caught in the wave of color I produce will be in trouble, whether they are friend or foe.
Without another word, the elf in the dark green robes moves 30 feet forward towards the goblins and takes up a defensive stance with his quarterstaff held slantwise before him and his raven familiar circling within arms reach above his head.
Berenwyr: The Singer does appear to be inspiring the the other 6 to higher levels of frenzy. They don't seem particularly concerned that that an armed group of long shanks is heading towards them. In fact, they seem rather thrilled.
The singer sees the wizard move forward, quarterstaff at the ready. It sheaths it's knife and draws a short bow from it's back.
Oded is now up.
Oded swears as he watches the elf run off on his own towards the goblin. He yells at the foolhardy wizard.
Goddess, man. You need a little protection from the little devils. I've got your back if you'll stay near me.
Oded hustles after Berenwyr, getting within about 10ft before bracing for the oncoming goblins.
Caladrian is now up.
Continuing to hold onto the last enchanted stone, Caladrian watches the two rush off towards the group of hellish little creatures, and does so as well that they might not get overwhelmed.
@Caladrain: You have to Dbl move, but sure
Weylin is now up.
Weylyn hastens after Berenwyr, stops next to him, and hurls a dart at the war singner.
Weylyn winces as his dart sails harmlessly by the goblins.
"Damn! I misjudged the distance!"
3 of the goblins rush at the folks who moved up. One tries to run past Oded to get at Berenwyr (who's hair has spontaneously changed color) and gets close enough to the fighter to provoke an AoO.
The other 2, who are not far behind, charge at Oded himself, long knives a flailing.
Goblin #1 charge attack:
Goblin #2 dbl move.
Goblins #1 will be at -2 AC until next turn.
Oded takes 4 pts of damage