The Past Returns (Inactive)

Game Master sunshadow21

Heh, nice. Halfling power!

Initiative: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28

Elton casts grease on the floor under the warriors. Reflex DC 15

Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

"Well, there goes negotiations." Rohan casts a defensive spell, hands glowing with a soft blue light. He looks to Zellara. "May I?" If given the go ahead, he lays a hand on the bard's shoulder. She feels serenity as if nothing bad can happen. He then draws his weapon as he prepares for combat.

Protection From Evil. 3 minutes

Oh geez, so much for attempting to negotiate.

Zella gives Rohan a slightly confused nod as he asks for permission to lay a glowing hand upon her shoulder. I wonder what spell he wishes to put upon me?

Zella then draws her bow and lets an arrow fly towards the goblin bard.

initiative 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Note: Zella has precise shot, so no penalty for shooting into melee.
attack 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16 +1 more to hit if within 30 ft
damage 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18

"You tell him, P!" Copper recklessly rushes on a ahead to attack one of goblins who are not stunned by the Sound Burst. He uses his little frame's momentum to bowl over the goblin.

Trip: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12 Provokes if the goblin can take an AOO.

Krojun looks surprised by not entirely disappointed. They weren't leaving until they met this Nualia and stopped her one way or another.

Init: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Following the halfling's burst of sound, Krojun begins his Thunderchant.

Inspire Courage #3

Initiative: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

Talon leaps forward at one of the remaining guards with both blades.

Init: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

Main Hand Attack w. MW Rapier: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Rapier Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Off Hand Attack w. Short Sword: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
Short Sword Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Confirm Crit Off Hand Attack w. Short Sword: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
Short Sword Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Pimpernell never actually gets that far; as soon as he gets within reach of the warriors, all the prepared actions of the goblins go off. Will get a proper combat post put up later today after work.

OK. Will we all get sense motive rolls if there is a surprise round?

Surprise Round
As Pimpernell is almost past the guards, the warchanter whip out a horn and blows it loudly as Warchief Ripnugget leaps onto his pet gecko. The guards immediately strike at Pimpernell and Krojun; The swing on the massive Shoanti is wide, but one of the blows is a solid hit, dealing 4 points of damage. In back, Talon hears one of the smaller doors open and two more of the well armed guards appear, blocking the party into the narrow hallway.

Copper, Krojun, and Pimpernell can all act in the surprise round after the goblins; Pimpernell, if you want to cast a spell, you will need to make a concentration check factoring in the damage taken.

I need the surprise round posts and Elton's 1st round post. I understand the urge to speed things up, but please if you go out of turn, try to give contigencies as there is a lot happening.

Copper will keep the same action and just do it as part of a partial charge. His target will be the warchanter. I'm on my phone so I can't see the map, but if he has to provoke, he'll go for someone else.

Krojun will Inspire in the surprise round.

I don't see where I have taken any damage yet. Why do I need to make a concentration check?

That four points for damage was supposed to be on Pimpernell, but at this point I'm just going to say the guard missed and move on, as that was my fault for not being clearer.

That four points for damage was supposed to be on Pimpernell, but at this point I'm just going to say the guard missed and move on, as that was my fault for not being clearer.

I am fine with taking the four damage. Sorry I jumped ahead on the combat earlier.

Suprise RD

Pimpernell 5 foot steps to I17 and goes on full defensive (+4 AC).

Bad choice goblin scum! For Desna has provided her might to us and we shall be victorious. This day we shall feed your carcass to dogs and present your head to the sheriff!

AC: 22
HP: 18/22

Elton casts grease on the two warriors nearest Krojun and Pimpernell.

Target squares I14, I15, J14, J15; Reflex DC 15

A few of the party members are able to react as the combat begins in earnest. The goblin commandos manage to stay on their feet, but are none too thrilled about having nowhere to go as the small dragon steps forward and tries unsuccessfully to trip one of them. Meanwhile, in the rear, Talon takes 5 damage as the warriors trying to enclose the party swing at him. The warchief slaps Stickfoot and sticks Pimpernell in the back for 10 points of damage as the gecko surges forward.

Rohan, Pimpernell, Talon, and Copper are up.

I had already cast Protection From Evil in round 1

Copper lunges forward as he tries to bite the goblin directly in front of him.

Inspire: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 1 = 10

1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 = 5

I had 5 footed to I17 and total defended in the surprise rd. My AC was 22. Did he hit that AC? I don't see rolls.

Pimpernell, who had 5 ft stepped to I17, now 5 ft steps to J 18 and casts CMW on himself.

HP: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (4, 4) + 3 = 11 replaces spiritual weapon.

AC 18
HP 19

Round 1, Init 2

Still bellowing his thunderchant, Krojun draws his battleaxe and hacks at the goblin in K15 in a vicious two-handed blow.

Axe w/ Inspire: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 1 = 21
Damage: 1d8 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 1 = 15

5-foot step to K15.

"Pimpernell behind me!"

[ooc]Round 1 HP 9/16[/dice]

Talon pivots and takes a couple of swipes at the goblin's behind him.

Main Hand Attack w. MW Rapier: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 4 + 1 = 17
Rapier Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7

Off Hand Attack w. Short Sword: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 1 = 9
Short Sword Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7

Sorry about the delay; my work schedule is a bit unpredictable on weekends. Pimpernell, I did take into account the full defense, and he still hit you rather easily this time; I hadn't caught the part where you moved, and that does make a difference, as he would not have enough room to use his feats to get double damage from his shortsword, so you are fully healed at this point. As for not seeing the rolls, I'm moving that part to the discussion thread so as not to interrupt the flow of posts here. Talon, I'll let you use the original set of rolls to make up for the confusion at the start.

The warchief scowls as the cleric steps behind a pillar and heals himself, "No fair cheating; I'll have your head for that." As Rohan casts a spell and Copper tries unsuccessfully to slash at one of the creatures on him, Talon drops one of the foes that tried to hit them from behind. Meanwhile the warriors in the throne room swing at their targets, with both Copper and Krojun takes some blows (2 and 6 damage respectively).

Zelladanya is up.

attack 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 1 = 20
damage 1d8 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 1 = 9

Zella sends another arrow flying towards the warchanter.

Krojun's Round 1 Actions

Voice, you have Krojun's HP incorrect in your summary. He's at 31/37.

Round 1 end

Even with the advantage of the soft cover of Zelladanyia's allies, her shot is true, and the goblin bard is hit hard. He is barely able to cast a healing spell on himself, but even after that, he still is not looking like he's in the best of shape. A bunch of goblin dogs close in on the rear of the party completely blocking any movement out of the hallway back to the trophy room, but are unable to attack due to the distance they had to move. Krojun easily cuts down the goblin that damaged him.

That's the end of round 1. Elton is up for the top of round 2, and staring down a goblin dog who came to say hello.

I know I hit anyway, but just want to point out that Zella does have precise shot so that she doesn't suffer any penalties for shooting into melee if it matters in the future.

Good to know; it's hard to keep track of everyone's special tricks.

I'll try to post applicable feats or abilities during my attacks.

Elton is "staring down" a goblin dog? Could you please be more specific? Is the dog in the square immediately under Elton on the map - i.e. in melee range? If not, where is the dog? If it is there, did it move into that space without provoking an AoO from Talon?

How many goblin dogs is "a bunch"? And where are they coming from?

I'm relatively ambivalent about not using maps, but I do need locations and numbers of enemies. :)

He updated the first map. Just click the link again.

I clicked the most recent link - hidden in the spoiler for round 1 (cont) above, and I don't see any goblin dogs, just goblins.

The goblin dog are not the that map. They are in O-13, O-14, O-16 (O-15 still has a living commando), and N-15. I was expecting to have more time this afternoon to post a new map and things came up.

Not a problem. But I'm still wondering if the dog that moved to N-15 provoked an AoO from Talon?

Good point. I need a post from you that has two possible actions: one for if the dog is still there, the other for if Talon managed to kill it. Talon, if you could give me an AOO on the dog, we can keep this moving.

Just one action, same regardless.

Casting Defensively: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

Elton takes a 5' step north and casts moment of greatness defensively.

Everyone gets to double Krojun's thunderchant morale bonus on the next roll of their choice: so +2 instead of +1.

Not sure if the AAO includes both weapons or not given that I am two-handed fighting, but they are both below just in case.

Main Hand Attack w. MW Rapier: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Rapier Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Off Hand Attack w. Short Sword: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
Short Sword Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

AOOs are just one shot with your primary weapon at your normal BAB.

Round 2 start
As Elton moves away from the goblin dogs, one of which is slightly wounded by Talon as it presses forward as the rogue is able to just get his blade through the creature's hide, the remaining warrior in the trophy room tries to strike at the half elf, but is thrown off balance by the surge of the goblin dogs, and almost drops his blade in his vain attempt to slash at air. The warchief does not press his attack on the halfling cleric, but rather backs off, trying to set up a charge lane as he just smiles wickedly at his prey.

Rohan, Pimpernell, Copper, and Talon are up.

Round 2

Rohan sees Elton in danger and rushes to block the incoming cavalry assault. End in I18 and I will provoke from the two goblins.
He then lunges forward with his spear.

Power Attack, Arcane Strike, Inspire: 1d20 + 8 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 8 - 1 = 12

1d8 + 6 + 1 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 1 + 3 + 1 = 15

BTW, I put Protection From Evil on Zelladanyia, not myself.

Round 2

Copper tries to attack the goblin in K16 that dared to swipe at his friend.
Inspire: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 1 = 13

1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 = 3

Talon continues his assault on the dog, hoping to finish it off.

Main Hand Attack w. MW Rapier: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Rapier Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
CONFIRM CRIT Main Hand Attack w. MW Rapier: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Rapier Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Off Hand Attack w. Short Sword: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
Short Sword Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Pimpernell uses his luck ability on Krojun and then moves to M16

[ooc]Krojun rolls 2d20s and takes the best roll next attack.

feats: point blank, precise shot, focused shot
attack 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 4 + 2 = 21
damage 1d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 2 = 12

Not liking the smile on the warchief's face, Zella sends an arrow streaking towards him.

Let's see how wide you smile with my arrows sticking out of your ugly hide.

Sorry about the delay. The blizzard last night made things rather interesting to say the least.

Round 2 cont.

The goblins are startled as the summoner charges forward to engage the chief, who is very sour faced about that particular development, despite the fact that the summoner's spear comes up short of even touching armor; the warriors try to strike at him, but don't penetrate the armor as Rohan rushes past. As Copper tries futilely once more to strike at the goblin in front of him, Talon cuts down the goblin dog as Pimpernell retreats back to the party area (I put you in M15 as M16 puts you in the stairwell.) The goblin warriors on Krojun and Copper are completely ineffective as they swing wildly, hitting nothing but air.

Talon, in the rear, hears the door to barracks banging, and after a bit of this, sees a couple of groggy eyed goblins starting to emerge as they try to figure out what is going on. Meanwhile, Zelladanyia annoys the chief even further by somehow barely finding the weak point in the his armor, and burying her arrow in it for a significant amount of damage, though he isn't showing signs of being massively hurt just yet.

The warchanter starts his own chant, trying to compete with the shoanti, though to your ears, it sounds more like shrill screaming than anything particularly inspirational.

The goblin dogs continue to try to smother the rear of the party. The two by the rogue continue to make him their target; one bite is snagged by the armor, while a second catches the open wrist and causes Talon to wince hard and almost drop unconscious as the teeth bury themselves in his flesh. The third dog (which will provoke an AOO from Talon as it moves past him) lashes out at Zelladanyia, hitting without too much difficulty, even with the magic surrounding her, doing 7 points of damage in the process.

Krojun is up. Talon gets an AOO (it happened before you hit 0, so you don't have to worry about dropping unconscious) on the moving goblin dog; the goblin dog has AC 13 and 9 hp (if you drop it, Zelladanyia will not take the damage). Elton can also go ahead and post his actions for the top of round 3.

Feeling especially lucky thanks to Pimpernell's gift, Krojun roars his chant and lays into the nearest goblin (J15).

Inspire Round #5

Two-Handed Attack /Inspire: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27
Luck Roll: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
Damage: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

"Move back this way Zelladanyia!", the big shoanti shouts. "Talon needs my help."

It's dead.

Elton dismisses the grease area, then moves to J15.

Hoping the goblin doesn't have combat reflexes...

Round 3
As Krojun drops yet another goblin, Elton drops his grease spell and moves into the room. With things in the rear well under control, the remaining goblin there goes full defensive and lets the goblin dogs do all the hard work. Warchief Ripnugget, seeing the grease disappear promptly moves to take advantage of the new charge lane that has presented itself; it's becoming quite clear that for all his bluster, he prefers to let his minions do the bleeding and hard work for him when it comes to a real fight.

Rohan, Copper, Pimpernell, and Talon are up. Talon still has an aoo from earlier to take as well.

Round 3

So did he withdraw? I was threatening him at the time.

Rohan moves up to engage the cowardly chief H14 and strikes out at him.

Inspire, PA, AS: 1d20 + 8 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 8 - 1 = 15

1d8 + 6 + 1 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 1 + 3 + 1 = 14