Akkramar steps back from the newest opponent, and fires an arrow shot at it.
Seamus attacks the red hobgoblin.
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Dont's laugh, I forgot the ice strom - Lukas mumbles while pressing the attack with his mistical powers
(double knockback)
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Lukas takes the hit of his Ice storm perfectly aware that he's protected against it ... :)
Lukas's sword attacks the hobgoblin that makes a half attempt to block but his mental state makes his movement too slow taking the final hit that sends him to the floor bleeding!
Lukas presses on attacking the second hobgoblin he to stunned and unable to defend himself properly finding his doom on Luka's mana blast!!!
Z'orto presses against his foe but fails his attack, his opponent aim is good but Z'orto blocks the attack.
His opponent seems to be unsecure after so many of his allies have fallen so fast! (and moves 1 hex back after the attack)
The hobgoblin attacking Duncan seems a bit unaware of his surroundings and presses the attack with 1 possible hit.
Fartsbag with a perfect vision over the battlefield changes tactics and runs (or better hops, as it's now clear that 1 of his legs is badly injured) towards the cliff while he screams something in hobgoblin and the shouts My work is done and I said no one would catch me alive!! then he jumps/walks down the cliff ...
The last hobgoblin leaves the tent, but seeing the battlefield he keeps on running ...
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I go to the edge of the cliff and see if he jumped or is climbing down. I got a fireball prepared in my mind to cast on him.
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Duncan ignores the hobgoblin that's fighting him and approaches the edge of the cliff.
You see that Fartsbag has jumped and for a few moments he seems to be able to control the descend in the middle of all the snow and rocks ... but quickly he starts rolling down the hill and hitting several rocks on the way down ...
You hear some AAAhhhh and what seems like the sounds of some broken bones...
Akkramar again shifts his position, and fires an arrow at the closest hobgoblin leg, as he chuckles at Fat Fartsbag's antics.
"Keep one alive!" - he shouts at his companions.
Seamus binds the hobgoblin that was just dropped by Akkramar's arrow.
If any of the other two approach to attack or get away through that passage (Y9), he stops the binding and attacks them instead.
Lukas starts to move outside the storm while pushing back the remaining hobgoblins
Can I tie a rope somewhere and climb down to where Fatsbag is?
Well, this is what I call some good negotiating! - Lukas laughs to the group
He then moves to the ledge, looking down Uau, his climbing skills are amazing! Do you see how fast he moves! - He grins looking at Fat's descent - I'll go and pick him up when he stops, no hurry
He casually looks at where the last enemy fled - Anyone wants to go pick the other one up? or put him down?
Can I cast a fireball at the fleeing hobgoblin or is he out of range?
Akkramar does not comment, but fires a shot at the fleeing hobgoblin.
Lukas, your negociations went very well. We were not attack immediately - says Duncan with a grin
Akkramar hops down from his perch - "Good job brothers" - he congratulates the others as he moves towards the edge - "I knew Lukas would turn out to be a great negotiator" - the half-orc chuckled.
When he got to the edge, he pulled his bowstring and shot at Fat's leg again.
Yeah, very diplomatic Lukas cof cof... he winks
But anyway what's done is done, let's just make sure Fat doesn't get away. I'd hate to lose our prize now that we have it...
Aaand does anyone want to stop the fleeing hobgoblin? I'm kinda tied up here hahahah Seamus rings out a forced chuckle
I can get to him but I don't think I can bring him with me. I can bring a rope down though - he taps his pockets - I seem to have forgotten mine in the other pants - he smiles
I got rope... but I think we need more of it - says Duncan evaluating the distance
IF Fat Fartsbag moves, Akkrammar shoots him again.
Alright, that should do it! Seamus claims as he stands up and admires his knots...
If you have the Fat situation under control I'll go track down the other goblin, just in case.
He says this and gets moving along the track where he saw the hobgoblin run.
The idea is to move quickly but not so quick that I lose the trail.
I'll try to make it work - Lukas grabs Duncan's rope and starts levitating down the slope
When he gets to Fat he checks for pulse to see if he's still alive
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Lukas descends down to Fat's body, he checks for a pulse but he seems to be dead.
After Seamus finishes tying up the hobgoblin he starts tracking the one that ran away.
He got to the intersection and turned in the direction you were following (towards the beacon). Looking up the path you see that he saw you and he kept on walking, the path makes a turn you stop seeing him.
Seamus speeds up, the thrill of the chase overtaking him.
However, he turns before the turn in the path, to cut a diagonal through the rougher terrain so he can take cover and see the goblin before he's seen.
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By moving away from the main path, you have to half walk half climb, (double movement cost) nevertheless your purpose is achieved, you manage to see him as he walks up the path.
He seems to be unaware of you as he keeps looking down the path.
During your chase, from time to time he screams something in hobgoblin Xusp!
Once Lukas confirms Fat is dead, Akkramar turns his attention to the prisoners, removing first their gags if they have them, and then beginning to untie them - "How do you fare? Is any of you severely wounded?"
Lukas shouts from down the slope - He's done for - he scratches his head - What now, you think the head is enough?
Meanwhile, he searches the corpse for anything valuable, also casting a detect spell
Probably the head will be enouph... but man it will stink... a lot on our way back
He's probably calling out for help Seamus thinks...
vs 10
Seamus casts TK to trip him to the ground and then subdues him and ties him up with whatever's handy (the hobgoblin's belt rope will do in a pinch, but maybe he's carrying a proper rope).
vs 13
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After Akkramar ungags the prisoners and you start to talk with them you realize that they were part of your party. Fat's group captured them unconscious and brought them here.
Akkramar, I'm John and this is Peter we have met some of you during the path until the ambush. Thank you for saving us. We thought we were the last ones alive and that sooner or later they would kill us.
They are badly hurt, the wounds are easy to see.
Lukas, you don't find anything magical.
You see that he wears a Steel Corselet with Plate Arms and Legs, Heavy Gauntlets and Sollerets.
He also had a broadsword e medium shield.
Clearly, he was very well armored
You know you could probably sell the loot for more than 2.000 gold.
Apart from the equipment, he has a pouch with 200 gold and you find a couple of messages in a pocket.
Seamus, manages to approach without being noticed, and tries to sweep the hobgoblin but fails (given the technic and distance you fail)
You do it, I'm not a butcher - Lukas says as he examines the notes. The ghostly figure always near him grabs the broadsword and gets to work cutting Fat's head.
Akkramar releases the men - "Well met again then John and Peter - let me take a look at those wounds"
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Lukas you can read both notes here.
Thank you Akkramar!
Both are very grateful for being freed and for your aid although very weakened you manage to stabilize John that was in the worst shape. Peter is wounded but was already stable.
Well mmet guys! We thought we were the only ones alive also. I'm glad we find you in time. says Duncan while he gave them his waterskin You look like you need a couple of beers but for now you'll have to do with some fresh water (smile)
Before thinking of selling, if the armour/weapons is better then ours, then we better divide it between ourselfs.
Seamus moves towards the goblin, and then strikes. Now at close range, he tries again to trip and subdue him.
I carry him back to the group as quickly as possible.