The Past Returns (Inactive)

Game Master sunshadow21

With the immediate threat handled, Krojun takes a moment to tear a strip from the tablecloth he'd previously been dining on. With practiced ease, the big Shoanti ties the cloth as a bandage around his wounded forearm.

"Is everyone alright?" he calls out in a bass shout.

With the last goblin down, you have a chance to stop and take in what just happened. On the plus side, actual damage seems rather limited; everything is just a big mess. Unfortunately, before you get a chance to start cleaning things up, someone cries out and your attention is drawn to the cathedral where two more groups of goblins have appeared from the back. Most of these are carrying torches, along with crossbows and the apparently standard issue "blades" made from trash metal. Behind each group of three of these is another goblin that appears to be a sergeant type, who are carrying whips in addition their other weapons. As they hit the square, both sergeants also prove to be "bards" as they nearly simultaneously break out into "song." Fortunately the brief calm was enough to get most people out of the way, and the square is now clear enough that ranged attacks are no longer a problem.

Round 6

Magnhildr feels numb from the adrenaline rush coursing through her veins for a few moments after the fight. She stands there looking around, and then she spots them. A couple of groups of goblins round the cathedral with torches.

"Oh great. More gobbos."

She rushes forward to met them drawing her heavy shield as she rushes in.

"SING ALL YOU WISH, GOBLINS! NONE SHALL REMEMBER YOU BUT IN SONGS OF OUR GLORY!"

Charge! AC stays at 16 due to -2 from charge being negated from +2 from the shield.
Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 4 + 2 = 24 so close!
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
and for giggles.
Perform(oratory): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

Round 6, accomplish none of the things!

Run to nearest goblin and attacks! 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Round 6

While they may not be the sea serpents and pirates he'd been used to fighting, these goblins were a challenge for their numbers if not anything else. This becomes very clear as more show up near the catheral. He runs down the other group of goblins that Magnhlidr doesn't and tries to impale one of them with his weapon.

Arcane Strike: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 = 8

1d8 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 1 = 8

But he aims too high and misses.

Round 6

Need to take out the singers.

Morstralla dodges and weaves levelling a spear at one of the singers as she moves forward towards him. "Enough of that racket, squealer!"

That just makes him "sing" louder, which of course, causes the other to do the same.

Posting early since I'm headed to work.

Round 6
Copper follows his big brother and attempts to aid his next attack.

Aid Another: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 2 + 1 = 17

With the final goblin downed Talon is delighted as he looks over at where he was sitting, and despite most of the scene being upturned and smashed, he sees his ale , still half full sitting nicely where he left it. He walks over and pulls a deep swig only to be alerted to the presence of more goblins by their singing and the light of their torches.

ROUND 6

Seeing their approach he adeptly navigates through the debris and wreckage that was the festival to the group that Rohan was attacking and tries to skewer one of the ones with a crossbow.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Confirm Crit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Crit Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

= DOUBLE SPLAT

Round 6, Goblins

Though the northern barbarian is able to severely wound one of the goblins, it does not immediately drop. These are clearly not the same type of goblin as the first batch. The torch wielders drop their torches all immediately try to burn the barbarian and the dwarf into submission as the sergeant bard tries to trip the barbarian with his whip, but the shield catches it at the last second. All of the pyros manage to miss rather spectacularly, with one dropping his torch directly on his foot, burning his toe as he squeals in pain.

The southern group is a bit smarter and changes to their dogslicers, and this sergeant bard switches to his crossbow and steps back as he fires an arrow at Talon, easily finding an opening that does 3 damage to the half-elf. One of the two remaining pyros focuses on Talon while the other engages the small dragon. The one on Talon misses, apparently more scared of the bolt flying past him than the half elf. The one attacking Copper is equally unsuccessful, though neither are as bad the goblins in the other group.

Both goblin bards simply chant louder as the party taunts them.

I'm going to assume that Morstralla did a channel energy in the interim rounds and healed everyone back to full.

Combat Order (bold still to go)
Magnhlidr, Morstralla, Rohan, Talon in posting order
Goblins
Copperscale, Krojun, Wyran in posting order

Copperscale 5/5
Krojun 19/19
Magnhlidr 14/14
Morstralla 10/10
Rohan 14/14
Talon 6/9
Wyran 9/9

North Group (bard, pryo (5 damage), pyro, pyro (3 damage) (Magnhlidr, Morstralla)
South Group (bard, pyro (dead), pyro, pyro) (Rohan, Copperscale, Talon)

Round 6

It looks like Copper and Wyren already posted their actions for this turn. That would mean we're back at the top of the init.

Seeing more foes approach, the big Shoanti grips his club tightly. Krojun beats his chest and begins a booming tribal chant. In the distance the crack of thunder can be heard.

Perform: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

Inspire Courage 1/6

round 7
Morstralla shrieks loudly while attempting to skewer the goblin bard from 10' away, "I'm making Goblin kebabs, any takers?"

Skewer 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 (+1 bless, +1 dwarf racial)
Threat (if applicable) 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
Damage (if applicable) 1d8 ⇒ 1
Critical Damage (if applicable) 1d8 ⇒ 7

Don't forget the +1 to attack and +1 to damage from Inspire Courage!

I'll treat the threat as an aid another of sorts to Hosk's demoralize attempt.

Hosk, who has by this time, closed in on the same group, with his carving knife and mug of death, replies "Too stringy if you cook them that way. Much better to boil their flesh until the skin falls away, drain the blood out, and serve the remaining mush as pudding to their fellow goblins, using the skin for a bowl, and the blood as a drink to go with it." This man clearly has thought long and hard about how to properly torture goblins, and his hate is strong enough that most of the local goblins know well his reputation. Still, knowing if it and experiencing it are two different things, and the chanting goblin, while he doesn't stop, definitely seems to cringe and the strength behind his singing is significantly less.

Round 7
Forgive the overly wrought prose. Just trying to add a little flavor

Magnhildr laughs at the goblins attempts to burn her. Her eyes glow with blue-white fire and her breath comes out in puffs of mist as the air around her takes a chill. A halo shaped like a range of mountains forms above her head.

"Oh stakkars små grønne nisser, du plukket din kamp dårlig denne kvelden."

Then she lays into them.

Move: manifest halo
Standard: 1H attack with sword. Same gobbo as before.
Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 18 Bless, Inspire Courage
Damage: 1d10 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 1 = 11 Inspire Courage

Rohan attempts to kill the goblin's source of inspiration fueled by the very thunder it seems.

Arcane Strike: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 14

1d8 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 16

@GM Voice - looks like we posted yesterday at about the same time at 5 pm - did you count my attack or would that count for this round?

Oops, thought I included that. You dropped a pyro with your crit.

Thanks

Talon, imbued with confidence from his last strike again advances at one of the remaining goblins that had held a torch and attempts to slice it open in an upward diagonal motion, from its left leg to its right shoulder with his rapier(Ideally would like to try and flank with Rohan).

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 +2 more if flanking
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Round 7, Goblins

With the help of his small companion and the thundering voice of the Shoanti, Rohan is able to just find an opening in the goblin's defenses and kill one of the bards. Talon, even with the flank from Rohan is unable to get past his target's armor. Rohan and Talon both get attacked, though it's clear that it's out of desperation more than desire for battle. Rohan takes two more of damage; Talon is almost dropped to the ground as his attacker finds the same weak spot in the same knee, taking 5 points of damage from the blow.

Too busy helping Hosk shake the bard's confidence, Morstralla's strike bounces off the armor as Magnhlidr manages to continue to hold the attention of the pyros, dropping her original target comfortably. The sergeant bard is clearly not wanting to be there, but unwilling to show cowardice in front of his troops, lashes out at Hosk with his whip, and catches the somewhat drunken man somewhat off guard, knocking him almost prone before the man stops himself from falling straight down and curses the foul beast. Magnhlidr continues to be focus of the remaining goblins. She takes two blows, and six damage, and one of them would have been more serious if the blade hadn't got caught on the armor.

Combat Order (bold still to go)
Magnhlidr, Morstralla, Rohan, Talon, Hosk in posting order
Goblins
Copperscale, Krojun, Wyran in posting order

Copperscale 5/5
Krojun 19/19
Magnhlidr 8/14
Morstralla 10/10
Rohan 12/14
Talon 0/9
Wyran 9/9

North Group (bard(intimidated), pryo (dead), pyro, pyro (3 damage) (Magnhlidr, Morstralla, Wyran)
South Group (bard (dead), pyro (dead), pyro, pyro) (Rohan, Copperscale, Talon)

Hosk effectively prone

Round 7

Krojun continues his booming chant and moves towards the frantic melee.

Inspire Courage 2/6

Seeing Magnhlidr being overwhelmed, he steps alongside her before swatting a threatening goblin with his club.

Club: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 4 + 1 = 20
Damage: 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 1 = 10

The hulking Shoanti gives his radiant partner a glance of acknowledgement before preparing for the counter attack.

Copper continues to aid Rohan's attack.

1d20 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 17

ROUND 7

Talon will make a 5 ft step away from the action, hobbling on his good knee. To the extent possible he will also attempt to gain some concealment from an overturned table or other object.

Round 8: Move to drop sheild, RAGE! Show the gobbos why you don't piss off a Whitescale.
Rage: +2 Will, +4STR, +4 CON, -2 AC
Effects: Bless and Inspire Courage

"RAAAHHHHHHH!"

Blood dripped from her sword-arm as the shield dropped to the ground. Her face twists in rage as she brings the blade down in a powerful overhand chop.

Attack 2H: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 10
Damage: 1d10 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 1 = 15

Wyran will 5-ft step into the fray and continue beating on the goblins, silent and determined.

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Rohan will use Copper's distraction as he attempts to skewer one of the pyro goblins.

Arcane Strike: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 15

1d8 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 12

Round 8

"Hold still you floppy-eared, tone-deaf, dog-killing fiend!"

Spear 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14 (+1 bless, +1 racial, +1 inspire courage)
(if needed)
Threat 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Damage 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Crit 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Round 8

As Krojun steps up and drops one of the goblins on Maghlidr, Hosk stands up, and moves over to the sergeant, a broad smile on his face, "I'm going to enjoy torturing your soul in the afterlife. Perhaps write a book about your great exploits that led you to be chosen for the position you are in today. Perhaps get a diviner to ascertain your name to make the torture complete." The goblin cringes in absolute terror, but doesn't run away quite yet. Meanwhile, Wyran and Morstralla continue to hound the remaining pyro, but are unable to drop it.

On the south side, things are going a bit rougher. Rohan is unable to get past the goblin's shield, even with the help of the dragon.
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Combat Order (bold still to go)
Magnhlidr, Morstralla, Rohan, Talon, Hosk in posting order
Goblins
Copperscale, Krojun, Wyran in posting order

Copperscale 5/5
Krojun 19/19
Magnhlidr 8/14
Morstralla 10/10
Rohan 12/14
Talon 0/9
Wyran 9/9

North Group (bard(intimidated), pryo (dead), pyro (dead), pyro (3 damage) (Magnhlidr, Morstralla, Wyran, Krojun, Hosk)
South Group (bard (dead), pyro (dead), pyro, pyro) (Rohan, Copperscale, Talon)

Hosk

Both Mags and Talon already posted their round 8 actions. Although Talon mislabeled his.

That's what I get for not eating breakfast first.

As Magnhlidr does a good job splitting a nearby chair, and Talon falls back to lick his wounds, the one remaining pyro takes off for the north gate. Sergeant or not, he has no interest in sticking around and seeing how this turns out. Ironically, the sergeant bard isn't far behind, also having had more than enough for one night's worth of combat.

On the south side, the remaining pyros are confident in their abilities despite the loss of their leader, and are happily oblivious to the fate of the northern squad, so they fight on, splitting up to take on the summoner and the dragon; their confidence is rewarded as one lands a critical blow on Rohan and the blow on the dragon falls just short of one.

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Combat Order (bold still to go)
Magnhlidr, Morstralla, Rohan, Talon, Hosk in posting order
Goblins
Copperscale, Krojun, Wyran in posting order

Copperscale 2/5
Krojun 19/19
Magnhlidr 8/14
Morstralla 10/10
Rohan 6/14
Talon 0/9
Wyran 9/9

North Group (bard(full withdrawal), pryo (dead), pyro (dead), pyro (3 damage, full withdrawal) (Magnhlidr, Morstralla, Wyran, Krojun, Hosk)
South Group (bard (dead), pyro (dead), pyro, pyro) (Rohan, Copperscale, Talon)

Hosk

Here's Mags's Round 8, now if you're asking for a reroll... >:)

Bottom of Round 8

Inspire 3/6

Krojun roared alongside his thunder both in growing victory and to shatter whatever remained of the goblin's morale.

Seeing the battle on the southern front wasn't doing as well, the big Shoanti rushed to aid. He brought his club down in a great arc to flatten a goblin.

Club: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 4 + 2 = 17
Damage: 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 = 8

Copper will keep aiding his big brother, hoping they goblin's don't inflict any more harm.

Aid: 1d20 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 7

Round 9
Charge the last goblin, Introduce him to Mags' sword.
Charge: +2 Attack, -2 AC
Effects: Rage, Bless, Inspire Courage, Charging

"DIE GREENSKIN!"

Magnhildr rushed forward into melee the very vision of divine fury. Although to the goblin, she must have seemed a devil from their worst nightmares as the vicious smile spread across her angelic features.

Attack 2H: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 19
Damage 2H: 1d10 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 1 = 13 Just imagine her with power attack :D

Her charge brings her low to the ground, just at the right height to lop off a goblin's head.

Okay I think that mops up this group, If it does, Mags quits raging and is fatigued for the next 4 rounds.

With the last of the goblins dropped, you hope you finally have at least a few minutes to recover, and the initial prognosis is good. You are able to get a full assessment of the situation in the square without any immediate disturbance. The servants are just looking at you all with the awe abundant in their faces as they start to clean up. Hosk looks longingly after the retreating goblins, but decides to let them live in their cowardice so that they can spread the story of the terror inflicted here upon their wretched race amongst their kin. A few townsfolks poke their heads out of the windows and doors surrounding the square as silence falls upon the square for the first time in at least a day.

You are out of combat rounds now, and have about a couple of minutes to work with as you heal and secure the square from further intrusions.

Krojun helps steady Magnhlidr as she comes down from her battle-driven fury.

"Well done, everyone", the mighty Shoanti says. "Do what you can to aid the injured. We must regroup. I have a feeling this night is not over."

Krojun discards his battered club for a fresh one.

"Have the goblins laid siege to Sandpoint like this before?", he asks aloud for anyone that might know.

Talon akwardly drags himself to an upright chair and falls into it as he tenderly tries to keep his slashed knee stable. He tears a strip from a tablecloth and ties it around the knee to stop the bleeding.

"What can this mean, on the eve of the festival? How could they have made it this far into town?"

"The goblins are small and canny. Could they have gotten this farm into town under stealth?"

Krojun's eyes go wide when he sees the extent of the elf's injuries. He looks around for someone to aid him.

"Rohan, lend Talon a hand he's inj-"

"Oh, you're hurt too."

"Yea, I think I need to worry about myself right now." Rohan also realizes his injuries as he comes down from his adrenaline rush. He tears off his bloodied/torn shirt and drops it on the ground. He puts his hand to try to stem the bleeding on one of the bigger gashes made by the small dog-slicers. His breathing is heavy as he wipes some of the blood off his face.

Magnhildr's halo disappears as the adrenaline rush wears off and she tries to catch her breath.

"Well, it seems that we have slaughtered our foes. Everyone ok- Oooo, obviously not."

Magnhildr rips strips off of the kilt around her waist to try and help Rohan patch himself up. Only then does she notice two gashes in her thigh.

"Yiiiih, definitely not. Morstralla? How good of a healer are ya?"

As soon as the last goblin in view falls, Copper races to his best friend's aid, ignoring his own wounds. "Oh, you're really hurt." The little wyrmling tries to help him, but realizes he can't so he plops down right next to him.

"So are you. It might be too dangerous for you to stick around. I appreciate your help, but I don't want to put you in danger. I'm going to heal you and then you're gone. When I need you, I'll summon you again."

Rejuvenate Eidolon, Lesser: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10

He invokes the magic in his blood and Copper's injuries fade away. Then with a heavy heart he reluctantly dismisses Copper as to not put him in more danger. His face turns beet red as Magnhlidr starts to strip herself of her clothing to help patch his wounds.

Once Magnhlidr catches her breath and goes to help bandage the ailing summoner, Krojun breaks away to see to the bleeding elf.

"These don't look mortal. Why are you so pale Talon?"

As his heavy eyes dully look up at Krojun, "I ... I've lost a lot of blood ... those waist high buggers made a real mess of my knee. I won't be much use if any more show up unless I can get some healing."

I have some healing scrolls but it seems silly to burn those when Morstralla could clean up most of this with a couple channels.

Krojun supports Talon with one arm wishing he could lend his strength to the injured elf.

"Morstralla healed us a moment ago. Perhaps her gilded god would see fit to do so again."

Forgot to mention you find a potion of cure light wounds on the dead goblin bard.

Krojun picks up the bottle and undoes the stopper. After catching a whiff of the contents he offers the bottle to Talon.

"Drink this. It should help. Just try to not think about the goblin stench."

Talon looks up at the giant man, extending the bottle towards him. "You are very kind, but perhaps we should save this til the heat of battle?" He looks over to the cleric and calls out somewhat weakly, "Morstalla, would your divine efforts be any help with this knee?"

Krojun redoes the stopper.

"As you wish."

Is Hosk someone we would have previously met? Feel free to assume my earlier question was directed to him as well.

Believe me, I really do want it, but would like to save it, I've been hinting at healing for a few posts now, we'll see.