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"Dogs from the rear!" Ryker calls back as he takes a shot at the new arrivals.
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Shortbow vs Goblin Dog: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 191d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + (2) = 3
Doubt they are flatfooted since we aren't in initiative, but I included sneak damage (the second die) just in case.

Ilamin turns about and attempts to pin a goblin dog to the wall.

Longbow to the Goblin Dog: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 4 - 1 = 18

Damage if hit: 1d8 ⇒ 7

Zip! Zip!

arrows fly past golwen and slam into one of the goblin dogs, striking it's flank and then shattering it's face. The dog dies instantly, while the other dog slavers at golwen, undeterred...

Golwen decides that the Goblin Dog is a little to close for comfort and panics a little, immediately summoning a Celestial Pony between him and the wretched looking creature. Gerrtoutofhere, beast." He mushes out while backtracking doing his best to hide behind the Pony.

The Celestial Pony tries to smite the Goblin Dog before rearing up to attack twice with its hooves.

Hoof: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1 Bludgeoning Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Hoof: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (11) - 1 = 10 Bludgeoning Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Andreas cut back at the next Goblin Black in hopes of killing the creatures before moving forward.
Attack: 1d20 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 3 - 1 = 17
Damage: 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

GM: Does the terrain we're in allow 5-foot steps? From the map it looks like my goblin went down and if it did and I am allowed I would like to 5" step forward.

The terrain allows it -- it's cramped and the ceiling is riddled with roots at this depth, but it's not difficult terrain or anything. I'll move your token.

Max draws his sword, and focuses his will on enhancing it.
using a point from arcane pool to enchant his sword

The goblins chitter in nervous common:

"Doggies and horsies attack! fall back!!" the chitter is heard from the east.

Andreas slashes his opposing goblin more viciously than the blow he received by far, nearly doubling his foe over as Azul moves into the open space where one of his foes now lay bleeding out.

The pony whinnied and kicked at the goblin dog, but the dog merely snarled and dodged the bucking hooves and prepared to lunge again.

At the same moment, a glittering sheen overtakes maximillian's weapon and the tunnel grows a little brighter.

the dog lunges at the pony, but can't get past the desperate storm of kicks from it's enemy...

Two goblins swing at Andreas with their blades, but he is quick to parry and dodge the pitiful assault...

...the battle would continue, though Ryker could hear that their enemies were just getting more organizes and rallying in the shadows beyond...

Ilamin steps forwards a bit and readies his bow in case another goblin tries to enter the fray while Andreas and Azul handle the two already engaged.

Readied Action: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 4 - 1 = 8

Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 6

"If we are going to stick with this, it is time to find their central chamber. The longer we give them to organize, the worse it will go for us," Ryker points out. "Let's push through this Goblin Dog and hit them before they can hit us!"
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GM, would you let us know when you are ready for our next turn of actions?

NEW ROUND!

Andreas tries to swing at his enemy but it is too crowded in the room. His head hits the ceiling as he swings.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 3 - 1 = 10

"Doggies and horsies attack! fall back!!"

Unaware of the animal combat behind him, Azul is puzzled by the goblin comment.

"Doggies and Horsies? I don't understand. Must be some kind of code. Hmmm... Clever!"

He swings again with his falcata.

Aiming for the one that was already wounded by Andreas (black I think).

Falcata: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 ... I'm guessing that will take him down.

Afterwards, Azul shuffles to the west to get behind the other goblin. "It doesn't seem like their defense is very organized," Azul observes.

Ryker hustles out of the tunnel and dives behind the remaining goblin. Mid dive he drops his bow, produces a dagger, and thrusts it into it's ribcage. "We have an opening on this side, let's push through!"
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Dagger (Flank) vs Red: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 4 + 2 = 181d4 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + (3) = 5
Move to flank with Azul, free to drop bow, swift to draw wrist sheathed dagger, standard to strike.

Golwen pauses just a split-second to ask Sir Andreas about his head but instead refocuses back on the snarling rodent.
"Get it, my noble Pony!"
Golwen flings an orb of Acid at the Goblin Dog.
Acid Splash: Touch: 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 2 - 4 = 2Acid: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

The Pony continues kicking at the Dog.
1d20 - 1 ⇒ (11) - 1 = 10Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
1d20 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

..."We have an opening on this side, let's push through!"

After flinging the Acid, Golwen will heed Ryker's request and will then hurriedly move to follow the group, following after Max. "More to the rear, I think, more to the rear! Stand true my Little Pony!

Max lets Golwen move past as he drops back to deal with the dog.
longsword: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25 damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
confirm?: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24 damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Wow, I'm guessing he cleaves the dog in half

The last of the immediate threats, the grievously wounded goblin slides his shortsword beneath the waistcoat of Andreas' armor (inflicting four points of damage!)

After Maximillian's brutal strike on the second dog, aggression to the east seems to fall back, while to the south you can hear bowstrings pulling and goblins chittering to the south.

It's a new round!

Golwen stops backtracking as much when Max lands the hit.
Good hit, kept that Mangy thing away from us."

Golwen then joins the main body of the group and throws another blob of acid. Red Gobo
Acid Splash: 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 2 - 4 = 18Acid: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Acid Splash Confirm: 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 2 - 4 = 7Acid: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

The Pony lumbers after the main group, seeking enemies. Double Move

Ilamin holds his bow for now and nods to the others as they come up to just the lone goblin. He pulls an arrow taunt again and as soon as the final Goblin dies, he'll move forwards towards the front in an attempt to scout.

Stealth: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

Just an attempt to catch sight of them before they get sight of us.

Ilamin slowly decends a vertical hole upside down to get a peek at the goblins below... it will be particularly difficult to climb back up (DC 20 climb check) but in stealthfully doing so he notes two lines of goblins, one with swords drawn and waiting for trouble, and another line of goblins with bows taut and ready to fire at the first person to drop through that hole...

The front rank of goblins sniff for something strange on Ilamin's approach, but do not detect him!

"So... they're ready for us? Want to go around the other way? Or push through here?"

Assuming we want to push ahead...

"Let's see if we can unnerve them a little at least before we go down."

Azul drags the three goblin bodies to the hole, and then dumps them in one by one. Then, in as deep and booming a voice as he can muster, Azul calls down the hole:

"GIVE... ME... MORE... GOBLINS!!! BWA-HA-HA-HAAAA!"

Intimidate (untrained): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

Let's form up around the hole, won't want to take longer than we have to in getting down there. Even against goblins one of us won't last long against a swarm of them," Ryker points out in a whisper, stowing his knife and drawing his bow again.
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Did anyone see a post by me made last night? I could have sworn I made one...

~laughs so much~ Oh a DC20 Climb check...yea, Ilamin is just gonna finish getting down so he stays somewhat hidden...ain't no need to just fall on my head. That check is roughly impossible for him.

Ilamin relays the information as quietly as he can before he slips down the rest of the way.

Andreas takes a knee and waits. His breathing is controlled and in time slows to a calm pattern. He ponders what was spoken and shifts his armor a bit so that his wounds can breath. minor injuries will heal soon enough. Now for someone to figure out what they want to do. Think it out...look at the situation.

Watching the Shabti, Golwen can't help but feel a little unnerved himself, and wonders if everything is okay...

"So... Azul, is that your way of volunteering to lead the charge?"

I can go ahead of you guys want. Basically I would go Full Defense to bring my AC to 20 and drop down. The archers in the back will have a hard time hitting since the guys in the front will give me cover, and will also get a -4 for firing into melee once I am engaged. It would be best if I was lowered down on a rope though because if I jump down then I will probably fall prone. Also it would mean that I could move after getting to the bottom and not block the hole for everyone else.

Alternately since they are expecting an assault from here we could go the other way.

BTW the climb check may be DC 20 but you get a big bonus if you can brace yourself against the opposite wall as you climb. Since the holes are goblin-sized I'm guessing that isn't a problem.

I think you should do what you think your character would do and not so much what you the player thinks we want your character to do.

Seeing the blank look on the faces of the others. Andreas stands up from his rest and steps forward.
We have enemies around us and no time to debate. They are set in defensive posture no matter which direction we go. We back track and try another way it will leave our backsides open. Right now they are waiting for us and that is time we need to use. We go forward and this is what we will do. Golwen if you can send the pony or summon another creature down the hole..it will hopefully draw the attention of the archers. I hope enough that they fire at it. It does no good up here. If not, does anyone have some spells that they can use that creates bright light or loud noise. I want to create as much chaos before I drop down there. I will go first and the rest of you can follow. Good luck and keep yourselves safe. If this plan does not work...you will know not to follow me down the hole and can get away.
He moves to the hole and drops a rope down to help Ilamin to climb back up and out. He waits long enough for the hole to be cleared and the spells cast; if any before he hands the rope off and starts to climb down the rope.
You may want to tie this off

I will slide down the rope and go full defense once I am down there. AC23

Max, taking the rear guard, gives Andreas a quick fencer's salute.
if people are heading down, he'll be the last one down

Golwen nods approvingly at the plan. He will consume some of his spell power and put it towards bringing forth more critters and then prepare for action.
"A pony you shall have, Sir Andreas."
Consume Spells for a point to my reservoir.
I'll follow down as close as I need to, so that once Andreas gets down I can drop another horse to help draw fire. Preferably a person or two up though from him.

Sir Andreas drops down the hole to face the goblin formation that stands against him and his party...

"KAAN-IT... NEEGAT!"

A goblin officer cries out and all eight goblins loose their bows at Sir Andreas, His Large Shield, scale mail, and defensive stance a veritable WALL against the storm.

Still, one of the arrows flies low and pierces his leg (for 4 points of damage) but sir Andreas stands resolute in spite of the fusillade against him.

The goblins are more than a bit shocked that Sir Andreas is still standing undeterred and the officer takes to whipping his compatriots to keep them from falling back.

The lead goblin BREAKS his shortbow over his knee, signalling the goblins to drop their bows and charge the enemy!!

(the goblins will all act at initiative 14 -- putting everyone but Ilamin ahead of them...)

Andreas returns the salute to Max and prepares himself mentally for what is to come. The rope slides through his gauntlet as he reaches the bottom of the tunnel. Quickly taking in the scenario, Andreas puts his shield up to cover his body but his off foot has always been a problem for him. The barrage of arrows that came at him bounce off the walls or the shield. Some even stuck into the shield itself while one arrow came in at an angle to connect with his calf. The arrow stuck out at an odd angle as he stood up. Pain ran up his leg as he placed weight down on it but it was overcome by a rush of adrenaline. Andreas always had a way of putting things in perspective during combat. What was important was the safety of those above him. He needed to created a clear opening for the others to come down. Stepping forward he brings his sword down the front of his shield, shattering those few arrows that stuck into it.
I doubt they will understand me but
He looks at the goblins Surrender and live... he lets his eyes set on the Goblin officer and points his sword at him. if not...you will die.
Seeing the goblins preparing to charge he moves his off foot behind to better protect it. His sword is placed just above his shield and is ready to deflect incoming attacks. He places himself where he can not be flanked and waits. There he stands shield out front, sword at the ready. Blood freely flowing from his left calf and also down his right leg from the waist...wounds from the last battle.
Full defense again

Hearing the glorious clatter of arrows against metal that isn't attached to his body, Ryker grabs a hold of the rope with one hand and slides right down the hole. He keeps his bow tight against his body to prevent it from snagging on the side.

As he comes flying out of the hole, he fires at one of the goblins in the first line before tucking into a roll and standing next to Andreas. He quickly drops his bow and produces a dagger from his wrist. "Water's warm y'all come on in!" Pharasma knows we will need the numbers!
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Acrobatics (Stay on my Feet): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
Shortbow (Sneak Attack) vs Yellow (Flat-Footed): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 211d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + (5) = 7
Assuming that since we beat their initiative that they are flat-footed to us until their turn. I can roll stealth too if that helps. I still have all my daggers, but none are currently in a wrist sheath after this turn. Move ?20ft? down the hole, standard to shoot bow, free to drop bow, swift to draw dagger from spring loaded wrist sheath.

Ryker's arrow slides home leaving his goblin victim grabbing noiselessly at his trickling throat before falling face down on the cave floor.

Snarling and slavering as if to pump each other up, the gang of goblins is preparing for an all out assault...

"Coming."

Golwen sighs inwardly before completing the last leg of the journey down. I really didn't want to be down here... Oh well, here we go.
He then focuses inwards for a second before conjuring another Celestial Pony in front of the Goblins. Here you are, you little nuisances, go nuts.

Magical mist begin to work their way around Golwen. Within the mist, blue energy seems to dance in various undefined shapes as he concentrates, the only sign magic is being done. Then, the visage of several different animals start to take shape, a Dog, a Toad, and then an Eagle, finally from the 'mist' a Pony appears trotting. A smile plants itself on Golwen's face as suddenly the aimless trot seems to become a focused gallop, as the other images seemingly fade. Suddenly, the Celestial Pony, now fully visible, seems to leap into the air, disappearing from the energetic mists and appearing besides the Goblins. Elsewhere, a small popping sound occurs as the previous Pony disperses from existence.

The Pony neighs as it rears up and kicks twice. Blue Goblin
Hoof 1: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (20) - 1 = 19Blunt Trauma: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Hoof 1 Confirm: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (5) - 1 = 4Blunt Trauma: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Hoof 2: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (14) - 1 = 13Blunt Trauma: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Ilamin seeing the cavalry arrive and that he still has a chance to, lines up an arrow and fires.

Longbow to purple: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 4 - 1 = 15

Damage if hit: 1d8 ⇒ 3

waiting for Azul to go first. Is there even any more room for more folks down there?

theres room for a couple more. when the goblins move I doubt there will be though.

The Pony stamps two hooved on one of the goblins, nearly killing it -- Ilamin, seeing his chance, looses an arrow and finishes it off.

maybe we should bot him so we can move forward.

I leave it to the party to decide when to bot and when to not. Any actions I get i will process.

Once Azul is down, Max slides down the rope after him.
climb: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
if he still has an action, he'll cast daze on the goblin that looks like he's in charge, so DC14 will save or lose his action

I think you should do what you think your character would do and not so much what you the player thinks we want your character to do.

There's nothing wrong with trying to coordinate a plan with other players.

As soon as there is room underneath, Azul tries to slide down the rope.

Right now it looks like I will land on someone if I fall which would be bad (3d6 damage to whoever I land on). So I would wait until there is no one directly under the hole. I'm not moving my token yet. This means I may have to wait.

If I can't go yet then I will spend a round casting magic weapon on my falcata. Otherwise:

Climb: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (10) - 3 = 7

If this is a knotted rope then this is a success I think (DC 0). It is probably a double move to get down, so I'm guessing I can't do anything else.

Azul shimmies down and lands in the midst of the others.

Half the rank of goblins, distracted by the pony, crouch beneath it and begin stabbing it's underbelly (for 8 points total)

The rest of the line attack Ryker and Andreas, The first goblin striking a critical wound to Rkyer (for 3 points) hitting between the joins in his arm armor...

The second and third goblins attack Andreas, who is no longer in total defense and they seek to take him out.One hits for an additional Four points of damage!

The goblin, hanging off the ground from the wound inflicted with the shortsword snarls and snaps at Andreas.

"Kill the platey one then kill the rest!"

The goblin leader snarls, before being blasted directly with a daze spell that sends him shrieking for cover.

Everyone can declare new actions!

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Seeing that it's become a melee brawl, which is something Ilamin is partial to staying out of, Ilamin waits for the opportunity and heals Andreas.

I'm assuming I'd need to wait till Max takes his turn/move but otherwise Ilamin will take a five foot and cast CLW on Andreas as soon as possible.

Golwen and his horse both attack, one with Acid, the other with Hoof. The Pony smites it's Goblo. Ford as well. Yellow and Green with respect

Acid Splash: 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 2 - 4 = 5
Acid: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Hoof: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (5) - 1 = 4
Blunt Trauma: 1d3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 2 = 4
Hoof: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (12) - 1 = 11
blunt trauma: 1d3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 2 = 5

"Gah!" Ryker cries out as the goblin's weapon cuts into him. Can't take much more of that... Damn that hurts!

Without much space to move, Ryker stabs at the goblin in front of him as blood flows down his arm. If we make it out of here, I'll have to discuss tactics with Golwen. A distraction is wonderful for me, but not all the way over there!
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Dagger vs Green: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 201d4 ⇒ 1

Andreas feels the blade cut into him again. His armor shines with blade as it flows down his body. The wounds close up quickly as he feels magical energy filling his body. Yet the gory reflection of blood on armor remains.
Much appreciated my friend.
He cuts into the closest Goblin.
Attack: 1d20 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 3 - 1 = 19
Damage: 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11