DM Jwert02' Ironfang Invasion

Game Master DM jwert02

just a bit of rules, if the GM is running by the book, sniping (shooting, then trying to stealth again) incurs a -20 (IIRC, it may be -10) penalty to the stealth check.

Further rules talk. As best I can tell sniping is to 'maintain position'. If a character moves it is just a new stealth check.

Yes, because firing a missile weapon and then moving makes you harder to spot. NOT. The sniping rule if for trying to hide in the same round you send a missile down range. Now distance penalties to Perveption checks can mitigate that -20 pretty well.

Arrack's blow lands heavily on the Hobgoblin Ranger Semfet, she stumbles under the blow and drops her bow. Heavily hurt, but still on her feet. Orimmath advances in cover and Bollum launches an errant arrow at the approaching enemy.

The hobgoblin troopers now get in the fight. One of the troopers steps up and swings his longsword at Arrack. Semfet's step back occludes the Hobgoblin's blow and he cannot connect. Another hobgoblin charges forward at the rear of the structure, longsword in hand. The final one closes the distance, but covers with his bow but cannot find any targets.

Combat Round 2
Initiative
Semfet, Orimmath, Arrack, Bollum, Hobgoblins, Ryar, Siegfried, Barhador
Bold is up

Arrack -0
Barhador -5
Bollum -0
Orimmath -6
Ryar -0
Siegfried -0
Hobgoblin (blue) -0
Hobgoblin (red) -0
Hobgoblin (green) -0
Semfet -16
Aubrin -38 stable

super blind hobgoblin haha. Snipe him again! Lol.

Siegfried advances to the goblin and winds up and attacks.

Unarmed Atk: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
DMG: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Ryar casts guidance on Orimmath.
"This should help you hit. May nature bless you."

Low level casters are rough.

Bug flys out of the ground moves up to the hobgoblin trying to grab it with its huge claws.

grapple: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

Siegfried cannot land a blow on the hobgoblin and Orimmath feels emboldened. Semfet the scout dodges the claws of Bug and retaliates with her battleaxe at Arrack with a deep cut on his arm.

Combat Round 2/3
Initiative
Semfet, Orimmath, Arrack, Bollum, Hobgoblins, Ryar, Siegfried, Barhador
Bold is up

Barhador, advanced along in interest of time, figured it didnt affect the combat, take your turn in 2

Arrack -7
Barhador -5
Bollum -0
Orimmath -6
Ryar -0
Siegfried -0
Hobgoblin (blue) -0
Hobgoblin (red) -0
Hobgoblin (green) -0
Semfet -16
Aubrin -38 stable

Thank you for keeping things moving. Had a filling fall out Wednesday night. Ended up having multiple things done in my mouth Thursday. I got home and passed out. Good way to get past the post-procedure mouth pain, but horrible way too post as expected!

Given the movement on the battlefield, Barhador pulls his kukri in his drawstring hand as he moves up to engage with the group he had been targeting. As he moves across the terrain, his fur flows, becoming brown, with a muzzle and tiny horns once again.

Single move, move action to draw the kukri, swift to manifest Bull (+2 Str). BAB of 0, so no drawing as part of moving, yet.

Arrac Grimaces at the axe blow, but otherwise appears unphased.

You... You were one of the ones in that group that left me for dead... He speaks through gritted teeth. Bad mistake, you die here, knowing just how weak you really are. Then, the one that commanded you will die.

Arrac brings his sword up over his head and brings it straight down, hoping to slice the hobgoblin completely in twain.

attack: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 7 - 1 = 26

megaconfirm?: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 7 - 1 = 26

damage: 4d6 + 24 ⇒ (6, 1, 1, 6) + 24 = 38

Rage, 7/9 rounds, HP 10/15 (rage temp hp took 2 from the blow. If that kills her (I hope it does), move action to move to the next one. If not, he ofc stays where he is.

"Support the brawler." Bollum whispered in Orcish, as he reached out and touched his wolf as it ran past, the natural energy guiding the animal to attack.

Cast guidance on Wolf as it runs past to hit Hobgoblin Red
Wolf Attack on Red Hobgoblin with guidance: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 2 + 1 = 18
Wolf damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Trip attack if hit: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

rage rounds should be 6/9, fat fingered the 7.

"I'm coming, Arrack Wolf Guy! Try to leave me some gobbos to slay!"

Orimmath moves as fast as he can, closing in on the melee with Arrack, the insect, and the remaining hobgoblins.

Double move to flank the remaining hob. I think I have enough movement.

From where I started, a 30' double move would REACH the guy I think Arrack just split in twain. A double 20' move shouldn't be much past where I ended my single move.

The line can allow a run action for 3x or 4x move depending on armor.

Barhador and Orimmath move to flank the hobgoblins and bring the fight from the treeline. Arrack's mighty blow shears off the Hobgoblin scout's arm and she collapses dead the ground. The wolf manages to bite the hobgoblin's thigh, causing it to roar out in pain.

The hobgoblin east of the house releases another arrow, aiming at the wolf that has bit his companion. The arrow strikes the wolf in the haunch, deeply piercing his side. The rapid succession of events throws off the aim of the other hobgoblin and he misses Siegfried with his longsword.

Covered in the blood of his leader and intimidated by Arrack, the hobgoblin on the porch makes a feeble swing and can't further injure Arrack.

Combat Round 3
Initiative
Orimmath, Arrack, Bollum, Hobgoblins, Ryar, Siegfried, Barhador
Bold is up

Arrack -7
Barhador -5
Bollum -0
Orimmath -6
Ryar -0
Siegfried -0
Hobgoblin (blue) -0
Hobgoblin (red) -7
Hobgoblin (green) -0
Semfet -16
Aubrin -38 stable

Realizing that the big bug and Arrack have the lone opponent well in hand, Barhador decides to flank the others closing in on the group. He is surprised to see the one so close as he comes around, but he takes the opportunity presented.

Kukri w/ Bull vs Blue: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 2 + 1 = 21
Slashing w/ Bull: 1d4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6

Confirm?: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 2 + 1 = 21
Crit damage?: 1d4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 = 4 For potentially 10 points.

Grinning with bared teeth over his beard, Orimmath brings his axe down on the hobgoblin between himself and Arrack.

1d20 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (18) + 3 + 2 + 1 + 2 - 1 = 25 to hit, favored enemy, hatred, flank, power attack, for 1d10 + 3 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 + 2 = 12 slashing damage

"Yeah, boyos, now we chop some gob scum in two, get nice an' bloody with them!"

Ryar will cast guidance on Orimmath again.

Bug will attempt to grab again to let others kill more easily.

Grapple: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

Arrack lets out a sigh of pleasure as he cuts down the hobgoblin that had stuck him in the back. He pauses but a moment to look at the corpse before pressing onwards.

taking advantage of his allies, and the bug, he swings his sword in another large sweep, aimed at the goblins neck.

attack: 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 2 - 1 = 15 oof, hopefully with a grapple thats a hit haha
damage: 2d6 + 12 ⇒ (6, 4) + 12 = 22

Siegfried will hold his ground and throw two punches at the goblin in front of him.

Unarmed Strike: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Unarmed Strike: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

DMG: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
DMG: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Emerging around the corner of the building, Barhador is able to surprise the bow wielding Hobgoblin and strikes it deeply across it's side. Orimmath continues his assault on the hobgoblin and cuts it across it's leg, which starts to bleed profusely. Injured on the leg, Bug is able to easily grab the hobgoblin. As it struggles to get free, Arrack slices it across it's front and it drops dead at your feet.

Siegfried dances in front but can't land a punch without risking a blade and the hobgoblin presses his attack back but Siegfried easily ducks it. The remaining hobgoblin drops his bow and steps, drawing his sword and swinging at Barhador. He lightly clips his arm, drawing a small amount of blood, joining the other wounds that Barhador has.

Combat Round 4
Initiative
Orimmath, Arrack, Bollum, Hobgoblins, Ryar, Siegfried, Barhador
Bold is up

Arrack -7
Barhador -8
Bollum -0
Orimmath -6
Ryar -0
Siegfried -0
Hobgoblin (blue) -10
Hobgoblin (red) -7
Hobgoblin (green) dead
Semfet dead
Aubrin -38 stable

Ryar cast guidance on Bollum.

Bug fly over and attempts of hold the hobgoblin to make it easier to kill.

Grapple: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

As the hobgoblin strikes our furry friend, he cries out in an angry bellow even as he attempts to return the favor.

Kukri w/ Bull & Flank vs Blue: 1d20 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 1 + 2 = 13 Wait, the bug is grappling him. I don't get flank then, do I? Meh. <sigh>
Slashing w/ Bull: 1d4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6

After attacking, his features flow again, though they don't change as much this time. The mini-horns fade into obscurity and his fur covered ears move up the sides of his head . . ..

Manifest Bear for +2 Con, getting to 2 HP, for now. Ow. Owwwww. Ow.

Grappling creatures flank. You have flanking against a grappled creature. You may be thinking about not being able to make AOOs.

Little upset I didn't get a response on the discussion thread

"Thank you Ryar." Bollum wished he could remember the proper term of address, but his blood was boiling from seeing his wolf companion get slashed by the Hobgoblin.

The Wolf moved cautiously to the side, trying to flank but not getting in the right position, before attacking the Hobgoblin bothering Siegfried.

Just after that, filled with the natural Guidance of the spell, Bollum let an arrow fly at the same target.

Romulon moves 5 feet then attacks, the Bollum fires at Red Hobgoblin (unless he dies from wolf attack, then he fires at Blue Hobgoblin)

Wolf Attack on Red Hobgoblin: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Wolf damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Trip attack if hit: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12

Bollum guidance arrow and point blank shot: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 7
Arrow Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

I haven't added the penalties for firing into melee because I don't know them, so I hope the DM wouldn't mind adding/subtracting the modifiers for my arrow roll

Seeing another hobgoblin savaging his new companions, Orimmath dashes in and swings with a massive overhand chop at the threat.

"Now ye get ta join yer pals, in the Boneyard!"

1d20 + 3 + 2 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 2 + 2 - 1 = 26 charging power attack, favored enemy, hatred, for 1d10 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 2 + 2 = 13 slashing damage

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 to confirm, for 2d10 + 12 ⇒ (2, 1) + 12 = 15 additional damage

Arrack lets his anger fueled focus fade, almost as if coming off a high, and moves over to the last hobgoblin standing before swinging.

attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (4, 5) + 3 = 12

Bug easily grabs the hobgoblin and pins it with it's arms. Barhador strikes him in the chest, causing the hobgoblin to spit blood, but he stays erect. Orimmath finishes that, with a strike to it's head, splitting the skull and laying out the hobgoblin.

Romulan uses Siegfried's arrival to reposition and strike the hobgoblin along it's side. Bollum's arrow flies wide of the melee, but Arrack moves close and with a large swing, finishes the remaining hobgoblin.

The combat was quick and your group has avoided larger notice of the war parties. The Riverwood Shrine is still lit from within.

I added an experience tab to the maps so that you can see progress

Post Combat

Arrack -7
Barhador -8
Bollum -0
Orimmath -6
Ryar -0
Siegfried -0
Aubrin -38 stable

Ryar runs up to bug. "Good job buddy. Way to protect everyone. Now let's go to the shrine."

Ryar looks at the gear.

"This stuff can help arm the anyone we recuse. The food will help us survive beyond the city. As we are the tip of spear we should take anything we need first."

"Do we know what these potions do? If they're curative, that will help us push on and fight our way out of this fray."

Orimmath scoops up a bow and quiver, testing the draw strength before stowing his axe and shield. He then retrieves the heavy crossbow and re-winds the mechanism to load it.

"I can put a shot in and then follow up like before, should be a good tactic to practice going forward."

Arrack moves and picks up the longbow.

Has anyone here focused their time on the bow? I can use it, but... If it would improve one of you lots primary strength, take it. Though with shots like at the start, I'm not so sure. Either way need all the help you can get.

He turns to look over Orimmath and Seigfried, and nods, almost approvingly. Least I know I can trust you two in a melee when it comes to it.

He moves towards the window and sneaks a peak inside.

stealth: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Completely in character comments ^

“As you can probably tell I am not one to use weapons, I prefer my fists over anything else. If anyone else wants it be my guest.” Siegfried turns to Arrack and nods at his comment.

Siegfried will follow Arrack and look inside as well.

Stealth: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14

The furry elf looks at Arrack with a quick glance of anger, but then looks at his bow and sighs instead. He moves to retrieve his arrows, slowing long enough to cast a CLW on himself . . ..

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

The magic closes his wounds and lifts his spirits enough that he swaps his manifesting back to the Tiger . . ..

1 1st level Spell left for the day.

Stealth: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

Forgot Bug.

Stealth: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20

Since it seems to be a thing . . ..

Stealth w/ AC & Tiger: 1d20 + 7 - 0 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 7 - 0 + 1 = 9

Hangs his head in shame and tries to pretend he didn't post nuthin'.

You quietly crawl up to the windows and a quick look inside reveals that the Shrine has been brutally attacked. Wooden statues of both Erastil and Desna — both now chopped and marred by hobgoblin weapons—stand in their own alcoves in the northwest end of the shrine, while alcoves on either side serve as general shrines to the variety of other gods and spirits worshiped by the locals. A dozen human bodies lie scattered across the floor and pews, and have been left to rot as invaders go about tearing apart the building.

A large sack sits in the center of the room, items roughly protruding from it's sides.

Bollum noticed the compound bow was of sturdier construction that his long used bandit longbow, and offered to switch it for Orimmath.

Afterwards he looked inside and his eyes narrowed. Not at the bodies, he expected this kind of brutality from what seemed to be an invading army, although it disgusted him.

"This feels like a trap." He said, almost ignoring the bodies. "If there were Hobgoblins inside, they would have come outside to help their dying comrades-they weren't exactly quiet when they died. But why would they go through the effort of destroying the statues, but not take that sack in the middle. Something is not right here."

Can I use Perception to see if I can spot a trap near the sack inside the shrine?

trap perception if allowed: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

no sign of a trap by the sack

If it seems clear Ryar will head in and check the bodies, though he assumes the worst. If he finds no survivors he will say a quick prayer and recommend going to the building at the side of the temple.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

"I don't see anything by the sack." Bollum noted, but winced at the eye strain. Maybe he was getting too old.

"Ryar, did you check the sack?" He asked, since he was in the room with the sack.

As Ryar is flying around on Bug, to not trip trap or disturb the ground, he will check out the sack.

Yeah, no worries on the composite longbow. I'll take the spare one if noone else wants it.

"Watch yer backs, but that stuff might be crucial. I'll take point."

Orimmath moves in, crossbow loaded with a masterwork bolt and head swinging left and right to check the area.

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 stealth
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18 perception (+2 vs goblinoids)

The sack in the middle of the floor appears to be items that had been looted by the invading Hobgoblins.

As Orimmath searches the room, he notices an overlooked niche that contains some additional items.

The Shrine is thoroughly damaged, with most of the religious iconography damaged beyond simple repair. The noise and din of the fighting outside comes in through the windows, but it remains mostly to the East across the green.

"Maybe I should hold the healing wand for now? Bug and I can get around easier than most and your all better at hitting things than I am."

"Erastil bless these people return their bodies to the earth and bless their souls."

"If ye can use it, I can do with some healing magic. Bet Arrack can use it, too, now I look at 'im."

Orimmath looks sadly st the ruined shrine, and swears under his bteath.

"Blasted gob scum. By my beard I hate them so much."

Looking out the windows, he scans for more threats.

"We should move. No telling when they'll head this way. Maybe the smithy? Or the militia barracks, if we can make it essily."

Once his prayer is complete Ryar says,

"There is that small outbuilding to the east (the one on our current map). Let's check that before we head out. Once that is done I will follow your leads as you all were willing to come to the shrine."

Ryar flys over to the small building and looks in the windows (C3).