Rise of the Runelords Anniversary Edition

Game Master Wilken

Denlar lashes out with his spikes again at the one right in front of Garbund.

With bless: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 1 = 251d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

"Garbund move back like Ansgar says"

Round 4
Garbund moves back, diagonally and points at one of the goblins (no border): « დაწვა! » "burn!", in draconic

... shooting one of his fire rays at the nearest surviving goblin:
fire ray: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
(ranged touch, fire)

"Understood! And these little titches are desperate!
"Someone called Ripping Guts will kill them if they don't kill us."

Ansgar misses his strike, while Denlar manages to connect a right hook into a goblin and send him flying, unconscious. Garbund hits another goblin with a ray of fire, making it scream in pain.

The burnt goblin second guesses his decision to charge and steps back, but three goblins take his place, drawing dogslicers and throwing themselves at the group.

Pink vs Garbund: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Purple vs Denlar: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Green vs Ansgar: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Ansgar takes a small cut from the dogslicer, while Garbund and Denlar manage to dodge. Ansgar takes 1 damage

The last goblin shoots with his bow.

Yellow vs Garbund(Shoot into Melee, Soft Cover): 1d20 + 4 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 - 4 - 4 = 0

And completely misses the mark.

Round 4
Turn Order
Ansgar, Garbund, Shalelu, Denlar <- Can act
Goblin(Yellow)
Zantus
Goblin(Pink), Goblin(Borderless) [took 3 damage], Goblin(Green), Goblin(Purple)

Spells in effect
Bless @ Ansgar, Garbund, Denlar, Shalelu, Zantus (7 rounds left)

Denlar stands his ground, Waiting for Garbund to move back so he can give Ansgar room. Swinging another mighty fist Denlar hopes to drop another goblin.

Fist Smash: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 1 = 251d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

How much longer on bless?

This might end well yet...

Concentrating on the task at hand, Ansgar swings at another goblin green outline

Bastard Sword w/ Bless: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 1 = 15 If I am still in the tunnel then another -4 applies
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Ansgar and Denlar combine their strikes and drop another Goblin. Meanwhile, Garbund retreats into the other chamber.

Another goblin rushes up as they keep desperately attacking.

Pink vs Ansgar: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21 Damage(Crit): 2d4 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4
Purple vs Denlar: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22 Damage(Crit): 2d4 ⇒ (1, 2) = 3
Yellow vs Ansgar: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Borderless vs Denlar(Shoot into Melee, Soft Cover): 1d20 + 4 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 - 4 - 4 = 14 Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Pink Confirm?: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
Purple Confirm?: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

Two slices and one arrow find their targets, the goblins seem encouraged by their success. Ansgar takes 4 points of damage, Denlar takes 6 points of damage

Round 5
Turn Order
Ansgar, Garbund, Shalelu, Denlar <- Can act
Goblin(Yellow)
Zantus
Goblin(Pink), Goblin(Borderless) [took 3 damage], Goblin(Purple)

Spells in effect
Bless @ Ansgar, Garbund, Denlar, Shalelu, Zantus (6 rounds left)

Denlar grunts as some of the blades connect with him. Denlar lowers his shoulder and Tries to bullrush the Goblin to the North of him back.

Bullrush: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

If successful I deal 3 Bludgeoning dmg
Overrun if I bullrush: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
Spiked Destroyer Feat: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 241d6 ⇒ 5

Time to pullback... Except he's charging...

"We should start pulling back Denlar, everyone else is behind us." Ansgar says as he slashes at the goblin in front of him.

Bastard Sword w/ Bless: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 1 = 22
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Targeting pink

Round 6
Garbund tries to cover Denslar and Ansgar's retreat with a spell: « ჯადოსნური სარაკეტო » . . "magic missile", in draconic

magic missile: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (3, 1) + 2 = 6

hoping to get the nearest goblin still standing. Either Purple or Pink

Denlar charges at the goblins but can't tackle them very effectively. Meanwhile Ansgar finds a hit with his sword and Garbund knocks out a goblin with a magic missile.

Wounded and outnumbered, the remaining goblins withdraw back into their chamber.

Shalelu turns to Garbund. "What is happening? I thought we were retreating."

Round 6
Turn Order
Ansgar, Garbund, Shalelu, Denlar <- Can act
Goblin(Yellow)
Zantus
Goblin(Pink) [took 5 damage], Goblin(Borderless) [took 3 damage]

Spells in effect
Bless @ Ansgar, Garbund, Denlar, Shalelu, Zantus (5 rounds left)

"We were and are, just didn't want to be taken from behind by those smelly little things." Denlar says, moving back with the others. "Father can you heal my wounds?"

"We just took a bit longer to disengage than expected." Ansgar confirms after moving back to the group. "Honestly though, we should probably just heal up quick then go back in after then. There's only four left now."

"Sorry, Shalelu, I thought I would make it easier for us to retreat.
"But it worked better than I thought it would.
"It would probably be a good idea to finish those few off.
"Otherwise they could get reinforcements after us."

"If they're not chasing us, I think they have given up, maybe we should just keep moving foward." Zantus says, uncomfortable.

"No, they're right, we can't trust those goblins won't stab us in the back later.", Shalelu says, heading towards the chamber once again.

"I...Understand your reasons, but can't we just tie them up or leave them unconscious?"

"I agree, we don't need them alerting the others that we are here. Sorry father but they wouldn't offer to knock you out or tie you up, they would kill you and not in a nice clean way." Denlar hefts his Ranseur and heads back in.

Can we get past the -4 to AC area?

"All tying them up will do is delay the inevitable. Either we kill them now, tie them up ad leave them to die, or tie them up and drag them to town for a trial." Ansgar says with a fairly flat voice. "Option two is cruel and inhumane. Taking them to town opens us all up to unnecessary risk of injury, and the end result is that they will be tried and hung in town most likely. I don't like the act of taking life, but when it is necessary it is easier to simply do it."

Given that no other healing has happened, Ansgar will channel energy.

Channel: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7 Everyone heals 7 damage

After that he will join Denlar at the front.

"I understand their language; if they don't kill us, or die trying, their own boss will kill them.
"So they're dead one way or the other, Father.
"Unlike their boss, we'll be quick and painless about it."

Round 7
Garbund rejoins Ansgarand casts a spell a spell: « ცეცხლის მჟავა » . . "acid splash (fire)", in draconic

acid splash, fire damage: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
(ranged touch, combined arcanas)

Aiming at the nearest goblin; the one without the border

"Agreed, lets be quick with this, we have a mission to finish or Sandpoint will be on fire very soon.", Shalelu says.

I'll just handwave the rest of the combat since its unlikely you'll have any trouble against the goblins.

As you arrive back into the chamber, the goblins mount a final charge, but are quickly dispatched. The howling from the other chamber goes completely silent, and all you can hear is waves crashing on the beaches below as you decide where to go next.

Denlar moves a head of Garbund stabbing his Ranseur at the Goblin in the pink tunic.

Ranseur strike: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 202d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 4) + 4 = 9

"I guess we better move quickly to the bridge, now that this lot's dispatched."

"There's still a few pockets back here that we've not looked into." Ansgar says to the group. "Given the resistance we've found out here already, I'd prefer to not leave any potential surprises behind us."

My vote is to go to the unexplored section directly below us, then clear out the one closer to the bridge, then head over the bridge.

The cave of wonders? Where Derrik saw the things in the water?

Either I'm missing something to understand Denlar's post or it was for another game... I've but my icon by the hall I wish to go down. If you two want to go another way then I suggest putting your icon by it as well.

"That sounds good to me, Ansgar. We do need to make sure we can get back home."

Garbund is in favour of Ansgar's plan!

Sorry Denlar descended into a cave earlier that Is what I thought you were talking about.

Denlar Follows Ansgar, weapons at the ready.

"So the Goblins are very scared of this boss of theirs. Probably just a bigger goblin or a bugbear. Nothing we cannot handle." Denlar says as they walk

"Hard to say. Don't forget the first goblin boss we met was human."

"That before I met you? I remember a goblin with 3 arms and that demon woman.," Denlar says

You follow another tunnel and it ends in what seems like another small outpost with a view to the sea. There are no goblins here.

Making an educated guess that you'll go east now.

As you make your way back east to either explore the rest the resto of the thistle maze or follow into the bridge, you see the way is blocked by a big firepelt cougar and a goblin wearing blue robes and wielding what seems like a blade made of flames with one hand and holding a sphere of flames in the other.

"Me Gogmurt! Prepare to die, longshanks! Tangletooth, get them!"

Round 1
Shalelu, Zantus, Garbund, Ansgar, Denlar <- Can act
Gogmurt

Denlar steps forward, thrusting his Ranseur at the goblin.

Ranseur+stamina: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 7 + 1 = 192d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 1) + 4 = 7

"By Gorum none of you goblins are a worthy opponent." Denlar grunts as he chops

Ansgar charges the goblin. "We can only hope they keep coming in small numbers."

As Ansgar swings he calls for Ragathiel's aid in a low voice.

Bastard sword w/ Charge: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 2 = 12
Damage w/ Destructive smite: 1d10 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5

Shalelu shoots twice at Gogmurt.

Shalelu Longbow vs Gogmurt(Rapid Shot, Point-Blank Shot, Favored Enemy): 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 7 - 2 + 1 + 2 = 27 Damage: 1d8 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 1 + 2 = 10
Shalelu Longbow vs Gogmurt(Rapid Shot, Point-Blank Shot, Favored Enemy): 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 7 - 2 + 1 + 2 = 26 Damage: 1d8 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 1 + 1 + 2 = 12

Two arrows hit Gogmurt in the shoulders, and he looks seriously injured by them.

Zantus mutters a prayer for Desna to guide Ansgar's blade, while Garbund tries to splash fire at the goblin, but misses.

Zantus casts guidance on Ansgar

acid splash(fire): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Denlar and Ansgar then both move foward, Ansgar finds a solid hit on Gogmurt, but the goblin ducks out of the way of Ansgar's blade.

Seeing how outmatched he is, the goblin squeaks and begins retreating with his cougar companion.

Ansgar and Denlar can take an AoO at either Gogmurt or the cougar. Unless killed, they're likely to get away as the small tunnels will slow you down.

AoO: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 112d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 = 7

Denlar swings his large weapon at the fleeing goblin.

Bastard Sword AoO w/ Guidance: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 1 = 7
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Ansgar curses as he misses.

"We should move a head carefully. He can likely bring out more goblins." Ansgar says as he heads off after the goblin.

"I agree" says Garbund as he makes sure his crossbow is ready to use for the next inevitable encounter with goblins.

Unimpeded by the small tunnels and thistle, the goblin and his cougar pet are much faster than you and soon vanish from sight, but you manage to catch a glimpse of him turning left and running towards the rope bridge to the north. As you get to the bridge, you can't see him on the other side.

The rope bridge itself is made of hairy rope and thick wooden planks; the whole thing creaks and sways in the wind above the churning surf eighty feet below.

Ansgar and Denlar both notice that the bridge seems rigged so as to support only two or less creatures of your size. If all if you try to cross at the same time it is very likely the bridge would collapse and drop you into the water 80 feet below.

"I will go first?" Denlar says, "That way if they do drop it on me no one else will have to swim." Denlar steps out on to the bridge.

"Once you cross I will follow." Ansgar says. "After that it should be Garbund, Father Zantus, then Shalelu. Father Zantus will remain safely in the middle this way."

Looking at Father Zantus, "Wait until Denlar, Garbund and I clear a safe spot for you to hide in. Once you're across Shalelu can follow and guard the rear for now."

"That sounds like a good plan"

As he is halfway crossing the bridge, Denlar sees two goblind and three goblin dogs hiding in the bushes on the island on the other side. They seem ready to launch a surprise attack as soon as he finishes crossing.

Denlar keeps crossing but readies himself for a fight once he is across.

"Ambush he yells."

Ranseur: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 142d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 2) + 4 = 10

Denlar swings at the closest goblin. Staying just on the bridge to keep from being surrounded.

Garbund tries to spot the goblins so he knows where to aim his crossbow:
perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
... or maybe not

Round 1
Turn Order
Goblin(Red), Goblin (Blue), Goblin (Yellow)
Denlar, Shalelu
Goblin(White)
Ansgar, Zantus, Garbund

As Denlar screams ambush, the goblins pull out shortbows and shoot at him.

Red vs Denlar: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Blue vs Denlar: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Yellow vs Denlar: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2

One arrow connects before the half-orc finishes crossing the bridge, swinging his ranseur, barely missing. Denlar takes 2 points of damage

Shalelu steps foward and shoots two arrows.
Shalelu vs Red (Rapid Shot, Favored Enemy, Cover): 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 4 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 2 - 4 - 2 = 6
Shalelu vs Red (Rapid Shot, Favored Enemy, Cover): 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 4 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 2 - 4 - 2 = 18Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

One of the arrows misses, while the other connects with the goblin's head, knocking him out. Another goblin shoots at Denlar.

White vs Denlar: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3

The small arrow hits him on the arm. Denlar takes 3 damage

Round 1
Turn Order
Goblin Dog(Red), Goblin (Blue), Goblin (Yellow)
Denlar, Shalelu
Goblin(White)
Ansgar, Zantus, Garbund <- Can act

Ansgar will sprint across the bridge to get beside Denlar. Pulling out his shield and sword as he goes.

Round 7
Garbund shoots his crossbow at the goblin dog nearest Drenlar (red):
masterwork crossbow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
damage: 1d8 ⇒ 2

... and is well off the mark

Zantus runs at full speed to join Ansgar and Denlar on the other side.

Round 2
Turn Order
Goblin Dog(Red), Goblin (Blue), Goblin (Yellow)
Denlar, Shalelu
Goblin(White)
Ansgar, Zantus, Garbund

The goblin dogs and their riders stride up into close range to attack. Denlar gets an AoO on red or blue

Goblin Dog(Red) vs Denlar: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Goblin(Yellow) vs Ansgar: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Goblin Dog(Yellow) vs Ansgar: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Goblin(Blue) vs Ansgar: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Goblin Dog(Blue) vs Ansgar: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Ansgar takes 4 points of damage
While the dogs can't bite through armor, one of the goblins gets a stab into Ansgar.

From afar, Shalelu shoots more arrows.
Shalelu vs. White Goblin(Rapid Shot, Favored Enemy, Soft Cover): 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 2 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 2 - 2 - 4 = 6
Shalelu vs. White Goblin(Rapid Shot, Favored Enemy, Soft Cover): 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 2 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 2 - 2 - 4 = 7

Both arrows miss their marks.

Round 2
Turn Order
Goblin Dog(Red), Goblin (Blue), Goblin (Yellow)
Denlar, Shalelu <- Can act
Goblin(White)
Ansgar, Zantus, Garbund <- Can act

"Lets clear the right flank first Denlar." Ansgar grunts as he swings his blade at the goblin dog.

Bastard Sword: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Attacking Red Goblin Dog.

Round 2
Garbund shoots his crossbow at the goblin dog nearest Ansgar (red):
masterwork crossbow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

... and misses badly; again

@ GM Wilken: is Zantus off the bridge now?
Don't want to risk a plunge on that rickety bridge if there's still someone else on it...

Denlar nods and swings his spiked fist at the goblin dog.

Armor spike: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 181d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Denlar swings his ranseur at the goblin dog and gets a glancing blow.

The remaining goblin stays away and shoots his bow at Zantus.

White vs Zantus(Soft Cover): 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 - 4 = 20Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

The arrow hits Zantus' armor and stays there, Zantus doesn't react.

Ansgar strikes at the goblin dog to his right and kills it with a slash to the head, Garbund shoots his crossbow but misses.

Zantus mutters a prayer to Desna and touches Denlar's back, the half-orc can feel his defenses bolstered.

Shield of Faith, Denlar has +2 deflection AC

Round 3
Turn Order
Goblin (Blue), Goblin (Yellow)
Denlar, Shalelu
Goblin(White)
Ansgar, Zantus, Garbund

The goblins and dogs keep up their offense.

Goblin(Blue) vs Denlar: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
Goblin Dog(Blue) vs Denlar: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Goblin(Yellow) vs Ansgar: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
Goblin Dog(Yellow) vs Ansgar: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

But their shortswords and bites seem useless against your armor.

Shalelu nocks two more arrows for another shot.

Shalelu vs. White(Rapid Shot, Favored Enemy, Soft Cover): 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 2 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 2 - 2 - 4 = 17Damage: 1d8 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 2 = 4
Shalelu vs. White(Rapid Shot, Favored Enemy, Soft Cover): 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 2 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 2 - 2 - 4 = 7

One of the arrows hits the goblin and it shrieks in pain, but stays in the fight.

Round 3
Turn Order
Goblin (Blue), Goblin (Yellow)
Denlar, Shalelu <- Can act
Goblin(White) [took 4 points of damage]
Ansgar, Zantus, Garbund <- Can act

@Garbund: Zantus is still on the bridge, currently he can't get out without provoking.

Spells in effect:
- Shield of Faith @ Denlar - 40 rounds left.

Lets keep up the momentum...

Ansgar swings at the goblin astride the dog in front of Denlar.

"Ragathiel. Guide my blade, that I can continue in your service." Ansgar prays quietly.

Bastard Sword: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Targeting the blue goblin