"If it's only one orc, we can probably handle it. I'm more worried about being surrounded by goblins," Landolf whispered.
"Let's continue exploring. Until we know how many greenskins are about the place, calling the militia might just weaken the town's garrison to no advantage." He gestures toward the door at the left.
”Aye lad. Don’t go far. All of us would give us away, but ye don’t want to be caught alone.” Valghaz said as Landolf melted into the shadows.
"If it's only one orc, we can probably handle it. I'm more worried about being surrounded by goblins," Landolf whispered.
"Let's continue exploring. Until we know how many greenskins are about the place, calling the militia might just weaken the town's garrison to no advantage." He gestures toward the door at the left.
** spoiler omitted **
You open the door to a closet. It contains cleaning equipment and a few Human and Halfling cloaks. It smells like a toilet, and has evidently been used as one by the Goblins.
Tied up and gagged in a corner are two teenage humans (a male and a female). Based on their clothing, it appears that they have been taken from their farm by the Goblins.
Krizta motions for the kids to be quiet, then unties them and escorts them to the entrance so they can get out safely (telling the party she will be back shortly).
Adelaida keeps her weapon ready, studying her surrounding in the room, trying to find some strategical advantage, and to spot doors from where to escape, or from where foes could come in
Landolf accompanies Krizta to take the children outside. If they can make it that far, he attempts to question them in whispers. "The greenskins are nearby. Keep your voices low, but I need to ask you some questions. First, how many greenskins have you seen? They attacked your homes, right?"
Landolf accompanies Krizta to take the children outside. If they can make it that far, he attempts to question them in whispers. "The greenskins are nearby. Keep your voices low, but I need to ask you some questions. First, how many greenskins have you seen? They attacked your homes, right?"
[dice=Leadership 51 +10-20 Status]1d100
Things don’t quite according to plan as poor Gurda and Hanse have been driven crazy after watching their family and friends eaten in front of them. As soon as they are untied they pull away from you all and screaming in rage rush further into the house. Entering the room with the circular staircase they turn left and disappear out of sight. You then hear screams of hate and sounds of combat coming from somewhere in the house to your left.
"We may not have another chance like this. Let's go!" Landolf urges the others quietly, drawing his rapier and gesturing toward the sound of fighting.
It didn't seem honorable to use the sacrifice of the children to their advantage, but doing nothing would throw away any hope of saving them.
Krizta runs towards the sounds of combat, her flail ready.
Adelaida moves toward the sounds of battle, hoping to make Sigmar proud or die trying.
Following the sound of combat leads you to the central chamber that contains a spiral staircase in the middle connecting to the second floor. There are five man sized mirrors spaced evenly around the wall of the chamber. One of the those mirrors is revealed to actually be a door as the mirror has been pushed away from the wall opening a passage into another room. The sounds of fighting seem to be coming from the room behind the mirror. As you hurry into the room you see that these rooms once contained fine, upholstered furniture. Subsequently, the Goblins destroyed every piece and turned the stuffing into crude, filthy piles of bedding in the corners of the rooms.
Gurda and Hans have managed to knock one of the goblins from his feet and are tearing at him in a frenzy as the three roll around on the floor. Three more goblins stand in a rough circle around pile-up on the floor, jabbing into it with their swords. They don’t seem to care who they stab and are just as likely to hit their fellow goblin as they are to hit the teenagers. They do seem to be pulling their blows though, inflicting painful gashes, but not any fatal stabs.
The reason that the goblins hold back is readily apparent. A large Orc stands against the far wall laughing in delight as he watches the activity. He towers over the goblins standing almost 7 feet tall and weighing at least 300 pounds. He’s heavily armored in crudely made metal armor and an ornate two-handed axe lays next to him. Four goblins cower at his side also laughing every time the Orc laughs.
As the four of you rush into the room, the Orc picks up one of the goblins and throws him at you. Luckily for you the thrown goblin splats against the wall a few feet away from you and falls to the floor.
Combat Round 1 - select your target before looking at the spoiler for it. You are able to coordinate with each other. Everyone needs to make an Attack Roll and 3 Defense Rolls (just in case).
Initiative order
1 - Landolf and Krizta
2 - Goblins
3 - Valghaz and Adelaida
4 - Orc
The Orc readies his axe
Krizta dodges the blood splatter from the goblin that was thrown at them and runs directly into the fray, attacking the goblin that is engaged with the children .
Krizta dodges the blood splatter from the goblin that was thrown at them and runs directly into the fray, attacking the goblin that is engaged with the children .
[dice=Attack Roll (Flail: 50)]1d100
[dice=Defense Roll 1 (Dodge: 38)]1d100
[dice=Defense Roll 2 (Dodge: 38)]1d100
[dice=Defense Roll 3 (Dodge: 38)]1d100
Krizta splats the goblin fighting the teens. Gurda and Hans struggle free of the goblin remnants and literally foaming at the mouth scramble on hands and knees towards the goblin archers.
Sl+2
SL+1
Adelaida attacks the closest goblin, but keeps a nervous eye on the orc
Let's get rid of this Chaos-tainted scum, for Sigmar and the Empire!
Wary of engaging the massive orc, Landolf stabs at the goblins that were attacking the teens.
"Push them back! Give no quarter!"
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I’ve been giving Valghaz some extra time to get a post in for this combat. If he doesn’t have a chance to post by the end of the day, I will bot him so we can move to Round 2.
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“ 1 - Landolf and Krizta
2 - Goblins
3 - Valghaz and Adelaida
4 - Orc”
[dice=Attack, Warhammer 62]1d100
[dice=Defense 62]1d100
[dice=Defense 62 ]1d100 Sl+2
[dice=Defense 62]1d100 SL+1Adelaida attacks the closest goblin, but keeps a nervous eye on the orc
Let's get rid of this Chaos-tainted scum, for Sigmar and the Empire!
Adelaida attacks the insensible goblin and crushes its skull with her Warhammer splattering the wall with bits and pieces of goblin.
Wary of engaging the massive orc, Landolf stabs at the goblins that were attacking the teens.
[dice=Melee (Fencing) 53 +10 charge]1d100
[dice=Melee (Fencing) defense #1 53]1d100
[dice=Melee (Fencing) defense #2 53]1d100
[dice=Melee (Fencing) defense #3 53]1d100"Push them back! Give no quarter!"
Landolf dazzles the goblin with his blade work and slips his blade over its shield gashing the goblin.
“ 1 - Landolf and Krizta
2 - Goblins
3 - Valghaz and Adelaida
4 - Orc”
[dice=Defense 70]1d100
[dice=Defense]1d100
[dice=Defense]1d100
Unfortunately for Valghaz, he’s unable to defend himself against the goblin archers.
All three goblin archers fire at their hated racial foe, dwarves. One of the goblins see its arrow fly over the dwarf’s head but the other two goblins have a better aim. Valghaz feels sudden sharp pains as two arrows pierce armor and tough skin.
The Orc roars in anger and picks up the goblin that missed its bow shot and throws the goblin at Adelaida.
Fortunately for Adelaida, Goblins don’t make good projectiles so the Goblin flies past the Warrior-Priest without connecting.
[dice=Attack, Warhammer 62]1d100
[dice=Defense 62]1d100
[dice=Defense 62 ]1d100 Sl+2
[dice=Defense 62]1d100 SL+1Adelaida attacks the closest goblin, but keeps a nervous eye on the orc
Let's get rid of this Chaos-tainted scum, for Sigmar and the Empire!
Goblin 5 is able to penetrate Adelaida defenses.
With two arrows in him, Valghaz roared in rage. ”Khazukin khazukit-ha!” He bellowed as he charged straight at the orc. Kill the leader and the rest would surely scatter.
SL3 (7 due to pick) + 5 (Str) + 1 (Mighty Blow) for 13 - toughness and armor
With two arrows in him, Valghaz roared in rage. ”Khazukin khazukit-ha!” He bellowed as he charged straight at the orc. Kill the leader and the rest would surely scatter.
[dice=Charge the orc 70+10 for 80 total]1d100
SL3 (7 due to pick) + 5 (Str) + 1 (Mighty Blow) for 13 - toughness and armor[dice=Defense]3d100
The Orc would have been better served by his goblin minions if he stopped throwing them against the wall. Maybe then he would have been protected by them. Instead the goblins scatter out of the way of the charging dwarf. Valghaz’s swing is true and penetrates the Orc’s metal armor and it’s tough hide, However, instead of showing pain or rage the Orc laughs with joy as Valghaz wounds it. The Orc shouts a command to the goblins who scurry to move away from the dwarf/orc battle. The Orc gestures for Valghaz to come out him again and then lashes out with his axe…
10 wounds on the orc.
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Valghaz breathed heavily as he pulled his pick back and squared off against the orc. Hatred blazed in his eyes as he regarded his ancestral foe. This was what all of the ancestor gods demanded that he fight. There was no retreat here. No quarter was expected and none would be given. Despite the fact that two arrows were sticking out of him, he ignored the pain and launched himself into an attack, with barely any thought given to defense. If the orc hit him, then so be it. But he was going to take it's head!
The goblin fighting Landolf was infuriating, but he couldn't turn his back on it to help his friends yet. "Stop those archers!"
SL 1, Dmg 4 (damaging) +Wp6+Str3=13
Sl -2
SL -1
SL -1
SL 5
Adelaida's warhammer is more suited for attacking than parrying, nevertheless she puts the massive weapon to good use, bringing the pain into the goblins ranks
Krizta continues to lay into the goblins with her flail. .
[ooc]Summary at the end of Round 1. Please read through this and correct as necessary.
Goblin 1 was killed by Adelaida.
Goblin 2 was killed by Krizta.
Goblin 3 attacked Krizta but failed (Krizta gains Advantage +1). Krizta is Engaged with the Goblin 3. Goblin 3 was attacked successfully by Landolf who inflicted 8Wounds (Landolf gains Advantage +1). Landolf and Goblin 3 are Engaged. Landolf gained a +20 to hit because he’s attacking a Goblin already engaged by Krizta.
Goblin 4 attacked Landolf and failed. Landolf gains another Advantage. Goblin 4 and Landolf are Engaged.
Goblin 5 attacked Adelaida and caused 2 Wounds. Adelaida and Goblin 5 are Engaged. Goblin 5 has Advantage +1
Goblins 6 and 7 successfully attacked Valghaz with bows and inflicted a total of 9 Wounds. The Goblins do not get an Advantage for a successful ranged attack.
Goblin 8 failed its ranged attack and then was thrown against the wall. It is stunned.
Orc failed its ranged attack and then was attacked by Valghaz. Valghaz inflicted 10 Wounds on the Orc. Valghaz gained Advantage +1. The Orc and Valghaz are Engaged.
So, there’s a confusing web of Engaged fights. Is the following correct?
Adelaida is Engaged with Goblin 5.
Krizta is Engaged with Goblin 3.
Landolf is Engaged with Goblins 3 and 4.
Landolf and Krizta are +20 to hit Goblin 3 because they’re both fighting the same opponent.
Goblin 3 and Goblin 4 are +20 to hit Landolf because they are fighting the same opponent.
Valghaz and the Orc are Engaged.
The goblin fighting Landolf was infuriating, but he couldn't turn his back on it to help his friends yet. "Stop those archers!"
dice=Melee (Fencing) vs Goblin 3 - 53 +20 advantage]1d100
dice=Melee (Fencing) Defense #1 - 53 +x advantage]1d100
dice=Melee (Fencing) Defense #2 - 53 +x advantage]1d100
dice=Melee (Fencing) Defense #3 - 53 +x advantage]1d100
Landolf and Krizta are the first to act in Round 2. Landolf attacks Goblin 3. He has Advantage +2 AND is +20 to hit since Goblin 3 is also trying to fight Krizta. . That is a SL -6 and a SL difference of 15!…which inflicts more than enough damage to kill Goblin 3.
Krizta continues to lay into the goblins with her flail. .
dice=Attack Roll (Flail: 50)]1d100
dice=Defense Roll 1 (Dodge: 38)]1d100
dice=Defense Roll 2 (Dodge: 38)]1d100
dice=Defense Roll 3 (Dodge: 38)]1d100
Krizta attacks Goblin 4 who is unwounded so far but that is unlikely to last. Krizta has Advantage +1 from Round 1 and is +20 to hit since Goblin 4 is trying to attack Landolf. Krizta rolled a 33 which is a success with a SL +5 AND is a Critical hit. which is a SL -7 (the Flail causes a -1 to SL with its Wrap quality) which is a SL difference of 12 which overall causes 14 Wounds. The critical hit is at location Right Arm and causes a Minor cut which combined with the regular damage kills Goblin 4 who had 15 Wounds available.
Next up are the Goblins followed by Adelaida and Valghaz and then finally the Orc. I’ll post those combats in a little while.
Only Goblins 5-8 are left alive. Goblin 5 continues to attack Adelaida. Goblins 6 and 7 have scattered away from the melee and continue shooting at Valghaz. Goblin 8 is stirring weakly on the floor.
You can sense the Goblins would be fleeing for their lives if it wasn’t for the huge Orc roaring at them.
Goblin 5 lunges with his sword at Adelaida…
…which the Warrior-Priest contemptuously slaps aside with her Warhammer.
Meanwhile Goblins 6 and 7 loose arrows at Valghaz…
…one of which misses narrowly while the second pierces the dwarves armor causing another painful injury.
10 wounds on the orc.
dice=Defense with advantage 1 for 80]1d100
dice=Attack for Round 2 duel]1d100
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Valghaz breathed heavily as he pulled his pick back and squared off against the orc. Hatred blazed in his eyes as he regarded his ancestral foe. This was what all of the ancestor gods demanded that he fight. There was no retreat here. No quarter was expected and none would be given. Despite the fact that two arrows were sticking out of him, he ignored the pain and launched himself into an attack, with barely any thought given to defense. If the orc hit him, then so be it. But he was going to take it's head!
Maybe the Orc underestimated Valghaz or maybe it doesn’t really worry about defending itself counting on its thick armor and tough hide to protect it. No matter the reason though as it has obviously made an error. Valghaz highlights the Orc’s mistake by burying his pick into the big Greenskin. The Orc manages somehow to stay on its feet but is clearly badly hurt. If nothing else Valghaz has gotten rid of its annoying laughter.
Ignoring its injuries, the Orc swings its huge beautiful axe at Valghaz.
Both foes stare in hatred at their ancestral enemy as covered in blood they ready themselves for another round.
dice=Attack 62]1d100 SL 1, Dmg 4 (damaging) +Wp6+Str3=13
dice=Defense1 (62)]1d100 Sl -2
dice=Defense2 (62)]1d100 SL -1
dice=Defense3 (62)]1d100 SL -1
dice=Defense1 (62)]1d100 SL 5Adelaida's warhammer is more suited for attacking than parrying, nevertheless she puts the massive weapon to good use, bringing the pain into the goblins ranks
Adelaida continues to battle Goblin 5. After easily blocking its attack, the Warrior-Priest is ready to deliver pain to her Goblin foe.
The Goblin has some skill but is outmatched against the trained warrior. Her weapon hammers her foe.
End of Round 2 summary
Goblins 1-4 are dead.
Goblin 5 is fighting Adelaida and has taken 8 Wounds. The Goblin and Adelaida are engaged.
Goblins 6 and 7 are in opposite corners of the room shooting arrows at Valghaz.
Goblin 8 has gotten back to its feet.
The Orc has taken 20 wounds. It has Advantage +1.
Landolf and Krizta are not engaged with an opponent. Landolf has Advantage +3 and Krizta has Advantage +2. Neither are wounded.
Adelaida is engaged with Goblin 5 and has taken 2 Wounds. She has Advantage +2.
Valghaz is in a deathmatch with the Orc. Valghaz has taken 18 Wounds and has no Advantage.
Go ahead and post your Round 3 attack and defense.
Valghaz was in trouble. Landolf wasn't sure that the dwarf would appreciate help, but he couldn't let the orc cut down his friend.
Valghaz was in trouble. Landolf wasn't sure that the dwarf would appreciate help, but he couldn't let the orc cut down his friend.
dice=Melee (Fencing) 53 +30 advantage +10 charge? +20 outnumber]1d100
dice=Melee (Fencing) Defense #1]1d100
dice=Melee (Fencing) Defense #2]1d100
dice=Melee (Fencing) Defense #3]1d100
Rushing to his friend’s aid, Landolf leaps over Goblin corpses in his charge towards the monstrous Orc. As Landolf strikes out with his rapier something odd happens…the beautiful axe the Orc is using appears to twist at the last moment out of position to block Landolf’s blow. The Orc is utterly dumbfounded as Landolf buries his rapier to the hilt in the Orc’s body. For a heartbeat of time the Orc stands stock still and then drops the axe (which peals like a bell when it hits the floor) and then the Orc itself crumbles to the ground. It takes all of Landolf’s strength to wrench his rapier free of the corpse but he manages.
Valghaz had been fighting the orc, but it was no duel. This was evidenced by the three arrows that stuck out of the dwarf. Fired at such close range, each one had hit home with brutal force, leaving him barely standing on his feet. He had been matching the orc blow for blow when an arrow from behind had caused him to stumble forward, right into the orc's choppa. The dwarf was knocked back several steps and stayed on his feet only out of an intense stubborness. But their dishonor was repaid as Landolf leapt to Valghaz's rescue. Unable to see the nobleman behind the orc, all the dwarf saw was a thin blade sticking through the orc's chest. The orc slide to the ground, dying with a surprised look on it's face.
All that remained to be seen was whether goblin spite would win over their cowardice. For the dwarf would likely not survive another volley of arrows.
Adelaida stoood over Valghaz, shielding her Brother with her own body.
She speaks to the Goblins, showing her bloody warhammer
I don't know if you can understand me... Run.
Adelaida stoood over Valghaz, shielding her Brother with her own body.
She speaks to the Goblins, showing her bloody warhammer
I don't know if you can understand me... Run.
The goblin archers (Goblins 6,7 and 8) are in complete agreement with Adelaida’s suggestion and run from the room as fast as possible. Unfortunately for him, Goblin 5 is engaged with Adelaida and has to turn his back on her to flee exposing himself to attack when he’s most vulnerable.
Krizta has healing experience cleaning and binding her own wounds, and those of other flagellants, so when she sees that Valghaz is in a bad way, she takes some of her old (clean) clothing, rips it into strips, and goes over to see if she can help Valghaz.
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Krizta has healing experience cleaning and binding her own wounds, and those of other flagellants, so when she sees that Valghaz is in a bad way, she takes some of her old (clean) clothing, rips it into strips, and goes over to see if she can help Valghaz.
[dice=Heal Skill (38)]1d100
Krizta works valiantly to bind up Valghaz’s injuries but he doesn’t appear to be better once she’s done.
Sl 2, Dmg 4 (damaging)+3 STR+6 weapon=13
Showing no mercy, Adelaida slams her warhammer in the fleeing goblin, sending it flying -shortly-across the room
”Thanks.” Valghaz muttered to Kritza for her medical aid, Adelaida for he willingness to take a point blank arrow for him, and Landolf for slaying the orc. Saying more than that hurt. He went about safely removing the trio of arrows that had perforated him…
"Be on guard," Landolf says after he checks on Valghaz to ensure that the dwarf is still with them. "There might be more of those things about and this house belongs to Herzen in any event."
[dice=Free attack 62]1d100 Sl 2, Dmg 4 (damaging)+3 STR+6 weapon=13
Showing no mercy, Adelaida slams her warhammer in the fleeing goblin, sending it flying -shortly-across the room
The goblin is flung across the room by the blow of the Warhammer and it lands in a broken heap. It doesn’t stir again.
”Thanks.” Valghaz muttered to Kritza for her medical aid, Adelaida for he willingness to take a point blank arrow for him, and Landolf for slaying the orc. Saying more than that hurt. He went about safely removing the trio of arrows that had perforated him…
[dice=Heal 37]1d100
Valghaz is able to staunch some of the bleeding from his many wounds.
"Be on guard," Landolf says after he checks on Valghaz to ensure that the dwarf is still with them. "There might be more of those things about and this house belongs to Herzen in any event."
[dice=Initiative (Perception) 45]1d100
Landolf is able to determine that the mirrors are actually 2-way mirrors so that someone from inside the room can watch the central chamber with it spiral staircase but someone in the central chamber will only see a reflection.
The room once contained fine, upholstered furniture. Subsequently, the Goblins destroyed every piece and turned the stuffing into crude, filthy piles of bedding in the corners of the room. There’s a large pile of torches in plain sight (21 torches).
The only other item of note is the beautiful, jeweled two-handed axe. It lies next to the Orc. What must be an optical illusion makes the axe glow with a soft blue light.