Xamus regrets not acquiring a bow before departing on the journey, but readies himself near the ledge with scroll in hand
Initiative
Goblin
Ratchet<--
Xamus
Rhome
Dogs
Rhoh
Cru
Looking into the ravine you can see that the goblin has retreated after he fired off that last arrow none of you caught were he went. Though the three hounds still look up at you from the bottom of the ledge growling and snarling though they have no means to reach you.
Get 'is bleedin' stopped, I'll return fire!
Lying prone to take cover at the edge of the ledge, Ratchet fires at the dogs.
perception
Rhoh shakes his head grogily, giving Cru a grateful look, suddenly pointing down the stairs where he notices the goblin
[b]tha goblin's no' gone, 'es 'idin down there still
Ratchet drops to cover and fires a bolt at the nearest dog, It hits it square in the face and suddenly it's mean growls turn into soft whimpers.
Xamus stares down the ravine, searching for signs of the goblin, lst in his own thoughts. The call of Ratchet finally brings him out of his reverie
Stand fast, I will distract the foul canines
Xamus casts Dancing Lights in front of the dogs to distract them.
OCH! sure who memorizes Dancing Lights AND Light?
The dancing lights zip around the dogs they bark and growl at the lights biting at them if they come near only to find air.
Forgot to mention earlier: Rhoh and Cru suddenly break out into an itching rash as a a result of the foul dogs. (-2 dex and cha for 1 day save made every hour to overcome.)
Cru likewise drops prone before taking a shot at any dogs still making an appearance.
Rhoh will stay prone and crawl to the edge, throwing an acid dart at a dog
touch attack
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Ratchet reloads and fires again.
Xamus starts to climb down the rope
Two of the dogs flee off with their master but the wounded one still stares at you and growls.
Rhoh and Cru drop prone and shoot down at the dog below it whimpers and falls over not quite dead but a bolt from Ratchet crossbow easily changes that.
The remaining enemy's are out of sight and making for the retreat or perhaps just waiting for the right time to strike. Combat is still going though the enemy's are out of sight.
Initiative
Goblin
Ratchet
Xamus<--
Rhome
Dogs
Rhoh
Cru
"Rhoh, how bad ye still hurt?"
Well, another solid hit might knock me out, but I'll be alright, I've got my own healing to use. Don't ye worry, I'll be fine
"Well go ahead and use it then. We need you at full strength. We're gonna go down all together an' bottleneck tha' opening. Rhome, yer in front, shoulder t' the wall when ye git there. Rhoh, you behind him. Cru an' I'll keep yer flank."
On his go, Rhoh will cast cure light wounds on himself
Xamus starts to climb down the rope
"Yes Sir! on my way Ratchet!
Rhome attempts to secure his Axe, and Shield, and climb down the rope after Xmaus
Xamus and Rhome climb down the rope with little difficulty but there are no signs of the dogs or goblin who lead them nor can you hear them nearby in fact you hear absolutely nothing it is quiet...to quiet. The light from the stone still glows bright but everything out of it's range is pitch black (Only those with darkvison can see anthing down here without a light source.)
Xamus will draw his sword and stand ready in case trouble nears again
Cru sees the others reach the ledge successfully, and climbs down himself. Once there, he readies his bow again, not sure of what will come.
Once everyone is down and in formation, Ratchet digs a torch out of his pack and lights it. "Rhome's 'n front. Cru's 'n back. Break out tha' bow a yers. Ah'm b'hind Rhome. Rhoh, you're in front'a Cru. Elf, yer in th' middle o' th' pack. Ah got th' fire in case a' those magic lights o' yers go out. We move slow an' t'gether. Eye's peeled. When it widens out, we stop an' adjust formation.:
Everyone makes way down onto the platform and get into formation Ratchet lights a torch and makes his way in formation right behind Rhome. This platform is mostly bare save for the one now dead dog and a pile of filth in the corner, it is impossible to make out any tracks on the rock floor and the darkness does little to help that meaning the only way the goblin could have gone is down the stone steps leading downward. The stone stair case is only 3 feet wide and does not appear stable. Moving down these stone steps at a regular speed requires a DC 5 acrobatics check to avoid slipping and falling to your immanent death a slow pace of 1/4 normal speed allows you to safely make your way down no check required. You cannot see the bottom of the staircase from the top it goes down at least 50 feet of more.
Note to players: The ravine is PITCH black low light vision therefor has no effect only the dwarves can even see a thing without any source of light be it spell torch etc. Torches burn for two hour before they are done please keep track of any torches you burn out or that are blown out.
Sounds good to me. Word of warning, I cant see down here without that torch. And I'd just as soon go slowly. Dying wasnt on my list of things to do today.
Rhoh will hope take it slow, this time making sure his shield is attached to his left arm, scimitar drawn, making his way down slowly between Ratchet and Cru
Perception
"Elf, how long an' how often c'n ye do tha' light trick?"
" Guys.. its really Dark in here, I can't see anything, And my hands are too full for a Torch"
Rhome Draws his Axe and Shield, Holding it at the ready, Then Slowly advances into the Darkness
"Ah got th' torch, Rhome. Ah'm right b'hind ye."
Everyone slowly begins to make there way down one at a time Rhome takes front and begins his slow advance, within moments of you walking down the stone steps a loud growling noise can be heard which no doubt is the goblins dog henchmen DC12 perception to notice this in advance therefor allowing action on surprise round. Attacking or moving in combat on the stairs requires a DC 5 acrobatics to avoid slipping and possibly falling to your death.
Dog initiative:
Ratchet:
Rhome:
Rhoh:
Cru:
Xamus:
"Dogs! Take a knee Rhome. Brace yerself. Elf, lets get some more light!"
Rhoh is going to wait in the initative order
Before long the dogs are running straight for you full speed ahead they easily manage to scale the rocky and dangerous stairs without slipping. Before long they are already beside you and biting with their dangerous maws. It catches him flatfooted a makes a vicious bite at Rhome tearing flesh with it. 9 damage to Rhome roll Fort please.
Rhome's Perception:
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be not afraid dwarf, the light can be cast many times today
Xamus costs light on another small pebble on his turn
Ratchet's shot goes wide.
Rhome recoils at the Vicious attack, accepting the Bite as punishment for not paying better attention, He prepares his Guard better, and attacks
"Mangy Mutts! I've never seen such Ugly Dogs! Gah!
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Initiative order based on my rolls:
Ratchet
Rhoh
Dogs
Xamus
Cru
Rhome
Round 1 summary:
Ratchet fires at the mangy dogs but his shot goes wild as he trys to avoid hitting Rhome.
Rhoh is lost in thought as to what to do so he concentrates on keeping his footing.
The dogs run from the darkness right up to you they easily traverse the terrain and gnaw away at Rhomes unprotected flesh.
Xamus lights a stone illuminating the area better.
Cru stay's back chilling with his bow.
Rhome clumsily swings at the dog at his feet but his blade goes wide right over the dogs head. He keeps his footing and returns to a defensive stance.
Round 2 begins
Ratchet is up.
Cru sees the dog attacking, and hears another one, but cant make it out in the light. He takes a shot at the first one, doing his best to avoid Rhome.
Ratchet reloads and fires again at the dog attacking Rhome.
Feeling the Blood oozing from his Leg panic's Rhome for a moment, He Lashes out, Dropping his guard in favor of a stronger swing
"GRRRR RAH!"
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Cru takes another shot at the dog, still unable to see the likely other dog.
On his go Rhoh will cast Bless to try to change the party's luck.