The Crimson Kings - Pentor Lionsmane's Mercenary PbP - #1 Squad (Inactive)

Game Master sunshadow21

Bear casts enlarge on himself...and prepares to move in or charge if possible.

Don't forget that Enlarge Person is a full round cast. This is the surprise round wherein you only get a standard action. You can begin to cast the spell but it will still require your standard action next round to complete. Your size will not increase until you have used the next round's standard action.

Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

Grinning devilishly as the stinky little greenskins file past under him, Abitan's little shark eyes glint as he spots the Spider and goblin leader scuttle into view.

Springing off the earthbank the butcher seeks to land on the spider behind the goblin leader (and bury his blade into the head gobber in the process);

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

Carver Sneak Attack: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 2 = 13

Carver Damage: 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 1 = 4

Sneak Attack Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

If Hangman's nasty shot takes the goblin leader out - Abi will attempt to nail the spider... Aranirodeo here I come lol

Initiative: 1d20+4

Grinning devilishly as the stinky little greenskins file past under him, Abitan's little shark eyes glint as he spots the Spider and goblin leader scuttle into view.

Springing off the earthbank the butcher seeks to land on the spider behind the goblin leader (and bury his blade into the head gobber in the process);

Acrobatics: 1d20+8

Carver Sneak Attack: 1d20+5+2(flanking?)

Carver Damage: 1d4+1+1

Sneak Attack Damage: 1d6

If Hangman's nasty shot takes the goblin leader out - Abi will attempt to nail the spider... Aranirodeo here I come lol

Pointing to where the trees end at the edge of the clearing, Hakon says, 'Psst! They're over there coming from the treeline, not from out of the cave.'

Teaches me for watching the ice-hockey and trying to post... memo to self read things properly!

Okay Retconning actions: Abi's initiative stands, scrap everything else!

Abitan will attempt to melt back into the treeline and circle round behind the goblins:

Stealth:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

Location: Isger, miles inside the Chitterwood, in a fire ravaged clearing
Date: Toilday, 4th Sarenith 4708
NPCs:
The Crimson Kings Squad - Corporal Red River Running,

Enemies:
2 Goblins (dead)
8 Goblins (leather armour, spears)
1 Goblin Boss (scale mail, spear, javelin) mounted on 1 Giant Spider

Hangman 21
Abitan 21
Krathok 14
Hakon 11
Talbot 11
Bear 11
Declan 5

With a twang Hangman lets loose his arrow at the giant spider mount, a difficult shot as the spider is at the rear of the goblin group, and the arrow bites deep into the body of the spider, spilling ichor onto the fire scarred ground of the clearing and causing the great insect to emit a disturbing squeal of pain. The little murderer Abitan grins in delight to himself at the thought of the carnage to come, but is about 6 feet up and 50 feet away from the closest goblin. Like a half sized shadow the halfling ghosts towards the treeline, avoiding the notice of the goblins and melding into the tree cast shadows.

With a growl Krathok hurls a javelin at the closest goblin but it misses wide, coming nowhere near his intended target, before he readies his boar spear. Hakons bullet hits the goblin rider but does nothing more than add a small dent to the goblins scale armour.

The sharpened bolt that Talbot sends towards the same goblin that Krathok hurled his javelin at misses the goblin, burying itself in the dirt at its feet. Having started his spell casting Bear continues the incantation. Scanning the surprised goblins Declan sees that none of them have any of the markings of a magic user. All of them are dressed in armour and wield spears, including the spider mounted rider.

Red River Running laughs aloud at the thrill of battle coursing through him, a harsh discordant sound with little humour in it.

"Witness my deeds Gorum!" yells Red River skyward as he starts to stride towards the goblins.

The goblins have recovered from their shock and start to react to the sudden attack.

Goblin warriors initiative 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Goblin boss initiative 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
Spider mount 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14

From the shadows Abitan witnesses the squads inital assault, grins as hears Corporal Runnings blood oath and then moves ever closer to the goblins:

Stealth at speed: 1d20 + 12 - 5 ⇒ (15) + 12 - 5 = 22

Abitan will move at 15ft. this round rather than his standard 10 ft while Stealthy.

Hakon giggles in delight at hitting his target. A flick of the wrist has another bullet loaded into the staffsling. At their approach, he takes a step back before hurling this bullet at the scaled goblin leader

Taking a 5' step away from any goblins that get to Hakon before throwing at the leader again. I do threaten with the staffsling and will take an AoO at any who do pass through my threatened area

Ranged staffsling attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

If needed,

AoO melee staffsling attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

AoO damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Round 1 Action

Bear will complete his enlarge spell in round 1 and then with his remaining move action will try to postion himself to charge the leader the following round by moing around one of the flanks.
Please remember I now have 10' reach so if any gobbos try to move in to attack me first it shoudl draw the AOO.

Since noone has engaged the goblins in melee, Hangman draws another arrow from his quiver and sights on the giant spider.

Attack:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Damage;1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Krathok lets out a bellow like a wounded sea cow before charging into the fray. He raises his spear up high before bringing it down savagely as though trying to pin the goblin to the ground.

Charge the nearest goblin

Boar Spear 2Handed: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 for 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Pah - two ones in a row!

Marking the String. Good work crimson Queens!

With none of the visible goblins looking like spellcasters, Declan spent a few seconds casting a protective spell on himself and then readies his crossbow for opportunistic targets. With no spellcaster, his immediate usefulness was reduced, though he kept a watch out for any goblins that strayed too close together. As he set the bolt into his crossbow and set it to his shoulder, he wondered whether or not his initial assessment of the time it would take to bring this group down.

Cast Mage Armor, AC is now 15, waiting for any goblins to group up so that he can cast Sleep

Marking the String. Good work crimson Queens!

Hey thanks a lot Furry Private!

Small retcon, since my last post was too many actions for the suprise round. Please ignore the move action to reload my crossbow portion of my last post. Instead Talbot will reload this turn.

Yea Get Some, Get Some... Talbot exclaims as his tiny hands quickly reload his crossbow.

Talbot reloads his crossbow and fires at the nearest approaching goblin.

Move Action: Reload crossbow

Standard Action: Attack Roll - 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 (+1 if within 30')

Damage: Sharpened Bolt - 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 (+1 if within 30')

Free Action: Take a 5' step back.

9 Sharpened bolts remaining.

Round 1 Action

Bear will complete his enlarge spell in round 1 and then with his remaining move action will try to postion himself to charge the leader the following round by moing around one of the flanks.
Please remember I now have 10' reach so if any gobbos try to move in to attack me first it shoudl draw the AOO.

** spoiler omitted **

Bear, remember that your spell won't finish until middle of your turn. The gobos have a higher initiative and will act before you this round, so you won't yet have reach.

Bear aka Orlog wrote:

Round 1 Action

Bear will complete his enlarge spell in round 1 and then with his remaining move action will try to postion himself to charge the leader the following round by moing around one of the flanks.
Please remember I now have 10' reach so if any gobbos try to move in to attack me first it shoudl draw the AOO.

** spoiler omitted **

Bear, remember that your spell won't finish until middle of your turn. The gobos have a higher initiative and will act before you this round, so you won't yet have reach.

I acually meant at the end of my turn in round 1. The Gobbos all go before me so you are correct, no AOO but I have also not moved up yet so I am assuming that there are a couple of warriors in front of me like Red River and Krathok...

Location: Isger, miles inside the Chitterwood, in a fire ravaged clearing
Date: Toilday, 4th Sarenith 4708
NPCs:
The Crimson Kings Squad - Corporal Red River Running,

Enemies:
2 Goblins (dead)
8 Goblins (leather armour, spears)
1 Goblin Boss (scale mail, spear, javelin) mounted on 1 Giant Spider

Hangman 21
Abitan 21
Goblin boss 16
Krathok 14
Spider Mount 14 (Wounded)
Goblin warriors (8) 12
Hakon 11
Talbot 11
Bear 11
Declan 5

The Hangmans second shot of the battle misses the giant spider completely, it's flight taking it past the spider and into the woods behind it. Flitting from shadow to shadow Abitan works his way into a position to assault the goblins. He is now positioned thirty feet to the right of the battle line the goblin warriors are forming in response to the Crimson Kings attack. None of the goblins pay him any attention at all.

With a grunt of effort the goblin boss flings a javelin at the charging Krathok.
Attack=1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15 Damage=1d6 ⇒ 3

The half-orc rangers charge at the still forming goblin battle line misses his intended target, the point of Krathoks boar spear missing the agile goblin completely.

The giant spider obeys its rider and simply move back slightly, giving it a clear run back to the tree line if things go badly for the goblins.

In a not particularly well co-ordinated effort the goblin warriors form a very loose battle line made up of two ranks of four goblins. The goblin targetted by Krathok lunges at the ranger with its spear, a mixture of fear and anger on its little goblin face.
Attack=1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13 Damage=1d8 ⇒ 2

The other goblins are still to busy trying to sort themselves out to attack the half-orc.

With a sickening crack Hakons sling bullet connects with the goblin boss's forehead, snapping it back with force and causing the goblins body to tumble backwards off the spider. Talbots bolt misses the goblin he was aiming at, flying off into the trees.

Finishing his incantation Bear grows in size. The giant shaman then shambles towards the goblin battle line. With the mystical armour of his spell protecting him Declan examines the goblins and realises that they are bunched up and his sleep spell would have a good chance of affecting them all.

Corporal Red River Running keeps walking towards the goblin battle line at a steady pace. He is singing a song in his native tongue, some tribal dialect from Sarkosia, as he walks punctuating the verse by thrusting his weapon into the air.

Accepting the two hits stoically, Krathok roars in answer thrusting his boar spear towards the middens of one of the goblins.

2H Boar Spear: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 for 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Swing and a miss..... 3 strikes and I'm out!

Abitan clasps one hand over his mouth to contain the glee at seeing Hakon drop the goblin leader, then gathering himself the "Little Butcher" continues to creep ominously towards the goblin ranks...

Stealth at speed: 1d20 + 12 - 5 ⇒ (14) + 12 - 5 = 21

Abitan moves a further 15 ft. closer to the greebo ranks...death's a coming...

Hangmand pulls his falchion from it's sheath and charges the enemy.

Charge Power Attack: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 2 = 17
Damage:2d4 + 9 ⇒ (4, 3) + 9 = 16

Charge the spider in posible. If not smash a goblin.

Hakon jumps in delight as the bullet strikes the goblin leader dead. Seeing the seat now vacant, he rushes forward for his own turn at the spider ride giggling all the way.

Making these rolls up as I go.

Acrobatics to avoid AoO from the spider: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Touch attack to grab the reins of the spider: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

Acrobatics/Ride to mount the spider and take a ride: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Ah, well. maybe next round...

Get yourself together private! C'mon now third times a charm! Cursing himself for the previous two misses, Talbot reloads his crossbow with lightning speed and lifts it into his sightline. He immediately targets an opponent not currently engaged in close combat with an ally, the last thing we need are injuries from friendly fire.

Talbot will reload and fire his weapon, at the nearest goblin not in melee with a Crimson King.

Move Action: Reload light crossbow with sharpened bolt

Standard Action: Attack Roll (light crossbow) - 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 (+1 within 30')

Damage: Sharpened bolt - 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 (+1 within 30')

9 Sharpened bolts remaining

'Well, not like it is going to get any better than that', Declan thought with a mental shrug, dropping the crossbow to hang from its shoulder strap and beginning the gestures and words for the magic that would put some of them to sleep. It was imperative that he do it now, rather than when the goblins are engaged, since he would rather not have to answer for rendering some of his squadmates unconscious.

"Clear!", he yelled, to give the rest of the Crimson Kings warning that something was starting, and centered the spell in the middle of the formation. If it worked, it would leave those on the ends exposed. Well, if it worked perfectly. Still, it ought to break the line enough to make things a bit easier.

With his mental image of a pillow exploding in the middle of the formation (don't ask, it was one of the more inane things that he would never admit to), he completed the spell and anticipated the results with an analytical eye.

Casting Sleep into the middle of the goblin formation, DC14 Will negates

Bear charges the spider with a mighty roar. As clown dances around the spider a huge glowing club comes down just in front of him...Clown, stop playing with nasty spider and kill it, it is enemy!

shillelagh atk enlarged ferocious charge 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 4 + 2 = 15 dam 3d6 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1, 4, 1) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 12

bump

Location: Isger, miles inside the Chitterwood, in a fire ravaged clearing
Date: Toilday, 4th Sarenith 4708
NPCs:
The Crimson Kings Squad - Corporal Red River Running,

Enemies:
2 Goblins (dead)
1 Goblin Boss (dead)
8 Goblins (leather armour, spears)
1 Giant Spider

Hangman 21
Abitan 21
Krathok 14
Giant Spider Mount 14 (Wounded)
Goblin warriors (8) 12
Hakon 11
Talbot 11
Bear 11
Declan 5

Drawing his falchion Hangman charges towards the giant spider but finds that the goblin battle line is in his way and so decides to carve his way through them. His blow smashes through the goblins spear, armour and flesh spilling its life blood onto the clearings floor. With the goblins mostly focused on the threats coming towards the front of their line, none see Abitan ghosting towards their flanks.

Again Krathok thrusts at his goblin opponent and again he misses, his boar spear failing to find goblin flesh.

The giant spider makes a weird noise that rises and falls before it skuttles towards Corporal Red River Running. With a lunge the creature attempts to take a bite out of the singing Corporal.
Attack:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 for 1d6 ⇒ 1

Seeing the way in which Malnivar has brutally killed one of their compatriots the goblins consider him the greater threat and three of them thrust at him with their spears.
Attack against Hangman:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19 for 1d6 ⇒ 5
Attack against Hangman:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14 for 1d6 ⇒ 5
Attack against Hangman:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13 for 1d6 ⇒ 4

While against Krathok two goblins attack.
Attack against Krathok:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 for 1d6 ⇒ 2
Attack against Krathok:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 for 1d6 ⇒ 1

The remaining two goblins seem to be more interested in the treeline behind them than move forward to attack.

Seeing that the giant spider is now a lot closer Hakon runs towards it, giggling as he does so. The giant spider sense the halfling and takes a bite at him with it's poisonous fangs when he gets close, Attack:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 for 1d6 ⇒ 6 before Hakon grabs hold of the reins and attempts to mount the scuttling beast. He can't seem to find the best place to jump on and so cannot mount but does reatin hold of the reins.

Talbot's bolt misses the goblin he's targetted. With a thunderous bellow Bear charges the giant spider and brings his enlarged shillelagh down atop of the creatures head, killing it and splattering Hakon, Corporal Red River Running and himself in spider ichor.

Then Declans sleep spell hits the goblins, targetted on the two goblins holding back it causes them to slump into slumber while two of the goblins facing Hangman and Krathok also slump into slumber.

Corporal Red River Running looks at the ichor splattered across his body and then looks to Bear.

"Now that is how you squash a bug!"

Screaming epithets too vile to translate in Orcish, Krathok stabs out with his boar spear towards a goblin still standing.

2H Boar Spear: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22 for 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

A smile creases his face as his spear finally tastes goblinflesh.

'That concludes this fight', thought Declan. There was little chance of the goblins waking, and even if they did, they would not get far. He looked over the engagement withthe same critical eye that assessed the execution of his spell, then looked around the clearing for any details that he might have missed. The goblins were dead. He was curious about how they had managed to tame a spider though.

His more pressing concern was what had happened to the rest of his bolts. Despite having thought that he purchased a case before he left Druma. Perhaps he had lost them inadvertently?

Seeing the others dispatch the goblins, Abitan's shoulders slump in frustration as he emerges from the shadows...

He wanders over, fingers flexing, black eyes darting...

Then seeing Hakon, Corp Running and Bear covered in sticky spider ichor his mouth creeps up into a crooked smile.

As he steps over the first of the sleeping goblins that held back Abi stoops and delivers a coup-de-grace with his cleaver Chopper:

Hand Axe Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Critical Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Critical Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Sneak Attack Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Total Damage: 15. I know coup-de-grace is a full round action but figured we'd be taking our time...

Hangman snarls and swings at the goblin attacking to him.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 2) + 6 = 12

Damn Hangman is a nasty basterd dishing the damage! My bad thought all the gobs were dead...

Bear sees Hangman get hit by the Gobbos and that makes him very angry...he charges to the flank, if possible, of the gobbos on Hangman, if not then he tries to just get the flank to squash some of them.

I hate these thrice damned Gobbos!!!! he bellows...
shillelagh atk enlarged ferocious charge or flank 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 4 + 2 = 17 dam 3d6 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2, 3, 2) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 13 add 2 to this if I have both

His club swinging up and down he looks like a butcher trying to pound the little vermin into chopped steak as they try to dart about...he is sure to get right next to them in case any of them tries to flee...

If they do AOO: shillelagh atk enlarged 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11 dam 3d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4, 4, 3) + 4 + 1 = 16

@Bear: Am pretty sure all the gobbos are dropped (majority by Declan's Sleep spell... however I could be totally wrong...If they are might want to retcon or rejig your post?

@Bear: Am pretty sure all the gobbos are dropped (majority by Declan's Sleep spell... however I could be totally wrong...If they are might want to retcon or rejig your post?

Declan only dropped 2 with sleep. There were 8. Krathok killed one but Hangman probably missed his, I believe there is 4 or 5 left.

My interpretation of what DM Pentor updated:
8 gobbos to start: 1 killed by Hangman, 3 attacked Hangman, 2 attacked Krathok, 2 hung back by the treeline = leaving 7
4 were dropped by the sleep: 2 by treeline, and 2 who were attacking Hangman / Krathok = leaving 3
One of whom is shaking around leaking fluid on the end of my spear

My interpretation of what DM Pentor updated:

8 gobbos to start: 1 killed by Hangman, 3 attacked Hangman, 2 attacked Krathok, 2 hung back by the treeline = leaving 7
4 were dropped by the sleep: 2 by treeline, and 2 who were attacking Hangman / Krathok = leaving 3
One of whom is shaking around leaking fluid on the end of my spear

From Pentor's post:

Then Declans sleep spell hits the goblins, targetted on the two goblins holding back it causes them to slump into slumber while two of the goblins facing Hangman and Krathok also slump into slumber.

So yep it looks like there are 3 left! Its a race for the last kills...

Cool-cool. guys what's the state of play regards flanking and Stealth - I mean is Abitan wasting his time sneaking up on them, or if it means gaining his Sneak Attack he'll Stealth then attack... Know I could just move into a flanking position as well. If do-able I'll retcon the above action and get hands on with a live target...

Okay retconning things a little for Abitan...

Abitan hustles towards the remaining goblins in a flanking maneuver;

Will attempt to flank attack one of the goblins in combat with either Krathok or Hangman (whichever is nearer) - moves 40 ft with hustle.

Wearing a crooked grin the little butcher hacks at a still standing goblin with his shortsword/uber carving knife:

Shortsword Flanking Attack:1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 2 = 26

Carver Damage: 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 = 6

Sneak Attack Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Shortsword Critical Threat:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

Carver Critical Damage: 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 = 6

Total Damage: 17, methinks only 2 left now ;)

Hakon, covered in spider ichor, slowly blinks. Looking at the blue blood, he giggles maniacally before haring off towards one of the unconscious goblins. Standing over it, he rears up with the staffsling in both hands, taking careful aim before bringing it down on the side of the creature's head with a skull splitting, 'Crack!'

Move then beginning a full round action to coup de grace an unconscious goblin
Melee damage: 3d6 + 9 ⇒ (2, 6, 4) + 9 = 21

"Let's finish of the leftovers fellas!" Talbot exclaims with a look of determination. What we don't need is one of our enemies escaping and telling more of its kind about us. Better make this next shot count.

Talbot reloads his light crossbow and drops to the ground in a prone firing position. He steadies his aim, targeting one of the gobbos
in melee with Hangman. As he watches the combat unfold he waits for the perfect moment to fire, hoping he doesn't hit his comrade.

Move Action: Reload light crossbow with a sharpened bolt

Free Action: Drop to the ground into a prone position

Standard Action: Attack roll (light crossbow) - 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24 (+1 within 30')

Damage: Light crossbow (sharpened bolt) - 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 (+1 within 30')

7 Sharpened crossbow bolts remaining

"Let's finish of the leftovers fellas!"

That comment made me chuckle, when I read it I thought about the Lord of the Rings quote, "Looks like meat is back on the menu boys!!!"

Talbot Flynn wrote:

"Let's finish of the leftovers fellas!"

That comment made me chuckle, when I read it I thought about the Lord of the Rings quote, "Looks like meat is back on the menu boys!!!"

Great minds think alike - at the end of this skirmish I was going to have Abitan proclaim "Looks like goblin is back on the menu boys!" lol

Bear aka Orlog wrote:

Talbot Flynn wrote:

"Let's finish of the leftovers fellas!"

That comment made me chuckle, when I read it I thought about the Lord of the Rings quote, "Looks like meat is back on the menu boys!!!"

Great minds think alike - at the end of this skirmish I was going to have Abitan proclaim "Looks like goblin is back on the menu boys!" lol

That could get you in real trouble, most of us by this point have probably tried Gobbo and know we don't like it...now tender young suckling halfling, somthing new for the pot...don't make Bear hungry...you wouldn't like him when he is hungry...another vague reference to another great one-liner..

Location: Isger, miles inside the Chitterwood, in a fire ravaged clearing
Date: Toilday, 4th Sarenith 4708
NPCs:
The Crimson Kings Squad - Corporal Red River Running,

Enemies:
8 Goblins (dead)
1 Goblin Boss (dead)
1 Giant Spider (dead)
2 Goblins/Sleep (leaher armour, spears)

Hangman 21
Abitan 21
Krathok 14
Hakon 11
Talbot 11
Bear 11
Declan 5
Goblin warriors/Sleep (3)

Leaking blood from his wound Hangman swings his blade at one of the standing goblins but the blade fails to find its target. Having hustled into a flanking position Abitan's sudden attack is devastating on the unaware goblin facing Malnivar. His blades plunge into the centre of the goblins back and meet in the heart if the goblinoid, spraying the grinning halfling in arterial blood.

With a grunt of effort Krathok thrusts his boar spear through his still standing goblin opponents body. Its point bursts from the back of the goblin and the little humanoid slumps forward in death on the spear that impales it.

The only standing goblin, which stands facing Malnivar, throws down it's spear with a scream of terror and attempts to flee for the treeline provoking attacks from Hangman and Abitan at it's exposed back.

Hakons blow to the skull of one of the slumbering goblins caves it in sending it into eternal slumber. From his prone position Talbot lets fly his bolt at the fleeing goblin, which sinks deep into the back of the gobbo causing it to arc its body in pain.

It is then that Bears enraged charge intersects the fleeing goblin, the druids shillelagh coming down on the goblins shoulder crushing the shoulder and chest bones of the little humanoid. It dies where it stands with blood pouring from its mouth.

The only people still standing are the members of the Crimson Kings, while three goblins still lie slumbering under the effects of Declans spell. With a disappointed look on his face Corporal Red River Running walks over to one of the slumbering goblins and hacks off it's head.

"Right let's kill the rest of these gobbos and then we get down to looting!" says the Corporal loud enough for all of the squad to hear.

Krathok lays the goblin down on the ground and kicks it off the end of his spear. After waiting a few moments to make sure someone is taking care of the remaining sleeping foes, he stalks off to the cave entrance.

Dropping on his haunches, Krathok sniffs the ground trying to figure out if any more goblins await inside.

Survival: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

His intent is to head into the cave and take a wee look around.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
Stealth: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Krathok lays the goblin down on the ground and kicks it off the end of his spear. After waiting a few moments to make sure someone is taking care of the remaining sleeping foes, he stalks off to the cave entrance.

Dropping on his haunches, Krathok sniffs the ground trying to figure out if any more goblins await inside.

Survival: 1d20+7

His intent is to head into the cave and take a wee look around.

Perception: 1d20+8
Stealth: 1d20+5

Scenting the air around the cave entrance, while ignoring the smell of the two dead goblin bodies lying inside, Krathok picks up many different goblin scents. Over a dozen different goblins have passed through the entrance area in the last day or so.

Pressing further into the cave the half-orc finds that it continues onwards, angling slightly deeper into the earth, before there is a sharp bend in the tunnel. Scenting carefully as he moves forward, Krathok reaches the bend and peers cautiously around the corner.

The tunnel continues further onward for about twenty feet before ending in set of stairs leading deeper into the earth. There is no visible light sources in the tunnel leaving it dark and lightless.

Emerging back into the open air, Krathok reports back to squad.

"Boots are South, more goblin in cave."

Breathing hard, Hangman nods at Abitan and grunts.
He steps over to a sleeping Gobo and deliveres a coup de grace with his Cestus wrapped fist.

Power attack damage: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Critical Damage 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Breathing hard, Hangman nods at Abitan and grunts.

He steps over to a sleeping Gobo and deliveres a coup de grace with his Cestus wrapped fist.

Power attack damage: 1d4+6
Critical Damage 1d4+6

Malnivars powerful driven blow crushes the throat of his chosen target, leaving a solitary goblin slumbering away. Corporal Red River Running grins in appreciation at the Hangmans blow, before turning to Krathok and nodding his understanding.

"Track the boots Krathok, the gobbos can wait till after we finish the mission," replies the Corporal before he returns to looting the bodies of the goblins.

Hangman shakes his hand after killing the goblin and gives Corporal Red River Running a lopsided grin. He pulls his bow placing and arrow to the string and moves over to assist Krathok.

Survival (Tracking): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16 = +2 to Krathok's tracking
Stealth: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21