DM Carbide's Core Emerald Spire

Game Master John Woodford

I have Blitz at 13/16 - right?

correct 13/16. I rolled a 2 on each of three d8’s. Healing must not be my thing. Lol

Viridian urges Blitz to the front and strides reassured behind him.

”Ready.“

Bless is still active, so I'm going to assume we're going after the goblin.

As soon as the goblin dog hits the ground, Tibearius surges forward and peers around the corner, longspear at the ready.

If the goblin is within 10 feet, Tibearius takes a poke at it: longspear, bless: 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 1 = 7 for piercing dmg: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

You do not see the goblin. In fact, you don't see anything beyond 5 feet. It is unnaturally dark in here.

Tibearius pulls back and gets a torch out, followed by flint and steel. While unpacking, he says, "Pitch black in there. I can be your torch bearer, but that means I can't cast divine spells without putting my weapon down. I'll light this torch, but can anyone else carry it?"

Goal: light shield with holy symbol in shield hand AND weapon in main hand... if no one else can carry the torch I'll have the torch in the shield hand instead.

"Sure, Tib, I'd be happy to carry it."

Mrs. Book strides up to Tibearius and takes the torch from him.

Joseph looks down at his bow.

"Well, This is going to suck."

Tibearius hands the torch to Mrs. Book, nodding. Rising, he heads towards Cheesy Joe and cast a spell of light of one of his arrows. "Shoot that one into the darkness and see if it will part the gloom."

"Worth a shot."

Joseph moves around a bit to figure out where the walls are then fires the arrow down a hallway.

Viridian and Blitz also continue with the group. Viridian tries a light spell, but assume that will not work...yet.

This darkness is uncanny. And beyond the simple tricks of a mere goblin.

Blitz stops to sniff for any scent of the goblin (or others of his kind).

"If a light spell does not work, I guess we will have to stumble about in the dark. That does not reassure me. I don't know how we are supposed to do this. None of my spells will work if this darkness will swallow all light sources."

Corbrae casts her own spell, and some small balls of light appears, moving slighty around her like a colored ballet

Cast Dancing Lights

The various lights work, but only barely. The light arrow quickly disappears, being swallowed by the black. Once it was more than 5 feet away, you just couldn't see it anymore. All of your light sources only illuminate the square you are in, and those immediately surrounding you.

Blitz has slightly better luck, in that his sense of smell is not diminished. However, the smell of goblin permeates the entire area, making it difficult to pinpoint where the little bugger went. Still, he could probably follow a trail.

Mrs Book takes encouragement from this and casts a light spell on her cane, though all the different sources of light and shadows starts giving her a headache.

Viridian grasps collar of the wolf and has him
Seek/track a goblin trail in the dark.

”Follow us by voice. Let’s hope there are no pits in the dark. “

let me know if this is ok or handle animal etc needed take -10 for 17 or can roll

The wolf sniffs around and leads you deeper into the darkness.

You come face to face with another goblin, and hear snoring behind him.

The goblin steps out and swings a blade at the wolf. It cuts deep, causing the wolf to whimper a bit.

Attack v flatfooted: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Patry is up!

Blitz whimpers at yet another goblin cut.
hp 5/16
Then bites at his attacker…

Bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19 for dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 trip?

”What is it? “

a bit unsure…we can hear the goblin or actually see him now? If deeper into the darkness…can Viridian pinpoint the square of the goblin.

Tibearius tries to push his longspear into the goblin.

longspear: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
piercing dmg: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Once it is clear that this darkness isn't normal Joseph will put up his bow and pull out his.. Glaive was not a good choice for this level. Sap.

"Sounds like a fight."

Joseph will move towards the sound and once he sees the goblin he will smack it.

Attack red with a sap: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
non lethal damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Corbrae sends her dancing lights toward the goblin, and tries to illuminate the scene. She puts her crossbow down and unsheath her rapier.

Mrs. Book squirts a blob of acid at a goblin if she can get line of sight on it.

to hit acid splash ranged touch: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
acid damage: 1d3 ⇒ 2

Viridian will wait to see if the first goblin drops then advance and hack at blue

”Villainous vermin! Stop attacking my wolf! “

Spear: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11 for dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Yes, the wolf gets a free trip attack. Unfortunately....
Trip attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Only Blitz and Tiberius manage to hit (even the vs Touch just missed) the agile goblin.

The goblin responds, swiping at Tiberius this time.

Goblin dog bite attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12

Round 3 (bold may act)
Joseph
Corbrae
Viridian
Tiberius/Wolf
Goblin dog (orange)
Mrs. Book
Goblin (red)

Mrs book stumbles forward in the dark, her night vision not the best, and scolds the childish gremlim.

"You are a very naughty thing you know. Harassing poor visitors like us, biting and scratching."

to hit acid splash ranged touch: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
acid damage: 1d3 ⇒ 2

Her bark is far worse than her bite however as yet another stream of acid goes awry.

The goblin attacks Viridian gleefully, not bothering to wake blue.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Round 4 (bold may act)
Joseph
Corbrae
Viridian
Tiberius/Wolf
Goblin dog (orange)
Mrs. Book
Goblin (red)

I think I moved the wrong token last time.

Joseph moves up to the goblin and tries to sap it again.

sap of the non tree variety: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
blugoning/non lethal damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Viridian will stab at the red goblin before him.

Stand down!

Spear 2H: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 for dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Ok, instead of stab, he waves his spear around the goblin to confuse it. LOL

The place is too crowded.. I should help another way..

The half elf starts singing a beautiful ballad about virtuous, law abiding heroes

Inspire courage , round 1 of 13, +1 to hit and damage

she keeps her eyes and ears open, just in case some new goblins attack

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

Tibearius takes position behind Viridian and tries to stab the goblin.

longspear, bless, ic: 1d20 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 + 1 = 6 for piercing dmg, ic: 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 + 1 = 10

Our melee rolls are amazing!

Oh man!

Corbrae really needs to sing louder or something... you all need more inspiration!

Everyone has a hard time hitting the nimble goblins, so they seem more bold! The dog, however, seems distracted.

Goblin dog bites at Joseph: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Mrs. Book - you're up!

Mrs. Book does what little she can to help in the battle and logs an acid blob at the goblin dog.

to hit acid splash ranged touch, in melee, blocked LOF: 1d20 + 2 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 2 - 4 - 4 = 12
acid damage: 1d3 ⇒ 1

blue is not visible to her, right? If it is, then that would be her target since she would not have to suffer the -8 penalty.

Blue is not visible to you, so you do unfortunately miss.

The goblin attacks Viridian with his horsechopper, wounding him badly!

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Round 5 (bold may act)
Joseph
Corbrae
Viridian
Tiberius/Wolf
Goblin dog (orange)
Mrs. Book
Goblin (red)

"I hope we didn't alert a full tribe of them."

Figuring the dog will be easier prey Joseph focuses on it.

attack with Sap: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
non-lethal blugoning: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

"Mrs. Book, come next to me and shine your torch down this passage please," asks Tibearius as he tries to stab the red goblin again.

longspear, bless, ic: 1d20 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 + 1 = 6
piercing dmg, ic: 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 = 3

Our melee rolls are wonderful!

Viridian curses at the pain from the injury

”More would be bad news. These are enough! “

He stabs the steps back to try to recover.

Spear 2H: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 for dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

sheesh

Blitz will step up and try again on the dice]
Bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 for dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 trip?

nope! Viridian at 2hp and blitz at 5hp

Corbrae, while singing, manages to get closer to Viridian, and casts a curative spell on the half elf

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

But the magic only erase some minor scratch, to her dismay.

She snaps at the fighter

Could you stop showing unnecessary mercy and use a real weapon on the foes who try to kill us?

"Sure. Got one I can borrow?"

In this light anything more then 5 ft away would have a 20% miss chance, I think. And you see his bow and a large reach weapon.

"Yes, I got several Joe; reach for my belt!" says the longspear-wielding cleric, who also carries a heavy mace, a dagger, a starknife and a pint of oil.

"Mrs. Book, come next to me and shine your torch down this passage please,"

"Sure, no problem."

Though you will have to wait for her init to arrive.

Despite the ridicule, the sap was the most effective weapon this round. The goblin dog takes a hit, and snaps back at Joseph, but it snaps nothing but air.

Bite attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Mrs. Book is up.

Round 5 (bold may act)
Joseph
Corbrae
Viridian
Tiberius/Wolf
Goblin dog (orange, 4 NL)
Mrs. Book
Goblin (red)

"Tibearius, honey, stick your spear over here and I'll cast light on the tip and you can shine it anywhere you want."

She casts a light spell on the tip of Tiberious' spear, assuming he allows her, which cancels the spell on her cane, leaving her in darkness. If it is a move action for him to position the spear, she will hold her action until he is able to present the spear tip.

I think its ok.

The goblin strikes at the wolf.
Bite attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

I have him down to 3 hp, does that match what you think?

Round 6 (bold may act)
Joseph
Corbrae
Viridian
Tiberius/Wolf
Goblin dog (orange, 4 NL)
Mrs. Book
Goblin (red)

@GM Fuzzfoot: would it be possible to get the HP totals in the initiative block? it would make my job as cleric player much easier... otherwise I'll be scrolling back and forth to try to tally that myself every time it's Tibearius' turn, and my numbers may be different than yours; thx!

@GM = yes 3hp for wolf, 4hp for Viridian

The wolf yelps in pain as once again the goblin draws blood.

Blitz snaps back at the little menace.

bite: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 2 + 1 = 12 for dmg: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 = 3

Viridian pulls out the wand and taps the wolf

Stand strong, Blitz. You can take him!

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Ok, now 6hp for wolf, 4hp for Viridian. Ohhh for some better rolls.

The bardess cast a minor spell at the closest goblin, hoping to buy some time

Cast Daze, DC 13

"Thanks."

Joseph grabs Tibearius's Heavy Mace off his belt and smacks the dog with it.

melee attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
blugoning damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

"Now we're talking! good job Joe!" says Tibearius encouragingly, as he channels to heal his friends.

Channel to heal, excluding enemies with Selective Channel: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Will Save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17

Joseph manages to knock the dog out. Corbrae tries to flash a light in the goblin's eyes, but it manages to ignore the effect.

Mrs. Book may now go.

I do have HP on the slides, but I can try putting back in the block.I usually do, but was trying something different - also to avoid me jumping in and out of characters so much.

Once again she sends a blob of acid at the closest opponent, not expecting much.

to hit acid splash ranged touch, cover, melee: 1d20 + 2 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 2 - 4 - 4 = 2
acid damage: 1d3 ⇒ 1

And she is not surprised by the result.

"Dang, this works so much better on mineral buildup and tough to clean pots."