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Sorry to lose you all! It's been a lot of fun playing together, but I understand that the game has basically sputtered out.

GM - Thanks for picking us up for a while and helping us move along the story a bit. I totally understand how work can get. I've had a crazy few weeks recently too. Hope it levels out for you soon.

Shalelu - Thanks so much for jumping on board with us when we lost Bela! You definitely brought some much needed life and diverse skills to the group!

Rak and Kadrian - It's been a pleasure playing with both of you since the beginning! I'll always ship Bel-drian and Rak-uleh!

In any case, hope to play with you all again sometime!

Akuleh can't quite get to the king, so he instead moves into the room far enough to give Shalelu some room to maneuver before calling on his ancestors to manifest their wrath on this would-be noble. A longspear with ritualistic decorations and carved with symbols and pictograms materializes in the hand of a faintly outlined shoanti warrior beside the goblin king. The warrior gives a ghostly cry, then strikes at the goblin king.

Spiritual weapon: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

"Sit down, you pitiful thing! Do you think we are blind? Your throne room shows us well enough what your offer of parley would lead to. Besides, the only peaceful end to this meeting is you being dragged out of here, bound and gagged, to stand trial before the people of Sandpoint." Akuleh brandishes his spear and points it at the goblin, "Now dismiss your pet and lay down on the ground, you miniature lord of filth!"

Intimidate: 1d20 ⇒ 18

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

Akuleh considers the goblin lord's offer to Kadrian and wonders, 'Could this creature truly be offering some kind of peace? Or is this only a trick?'

"You make good points," Akuleh admits. "Alright then, let us move on as quietly as we can." The Shoanti crouches down behind his dwarf friend and tries to move forward as quietly as he is able.

Stealth, ACP: 1d20 - 4 ⇒ (12) - 4 = 8

Akuleh nods his gratitude to Shalelu, "Good. Now, should we try to move in quietly, or do you think the time for subtlety has passed?" He hefts his spear and clicks the shaft on the hard floor beneath his feet. "As for me, I am well past trying to do this cleanly. These goblins must be destroyed."

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20

"There is something in the water!" Akuleh whispers to his allies with alarm. "I do not think we want to fall in there, my friends."

"Indeed. Giving ourselves a way out seems wisest to me. How can we help, Rak?"

Whoops! Yup, westward ho!

"We should head east," Akuleh advises his companions, "Clear the gate so we know we have a way out in case we need it."

Akuleh takes another step back to open up space for his allies to more effectively fight. He feints with his spear as if stabbing at the goblin that had just struck him, before drawing back and changing direction to attack the goblin that had just burst through the door and attacked Kadrian.

Longspear vs green, power attack: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 - 1 = 7 Damage, PA: 1d8 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 3 = 9

Possible retcon: If Kadrian did parry and riposte on green and killed him, then my attack should go against pink.

Bronze would have provoked an AoO from Akuleh by stepping up past pink since Akuleh is using a longspear.
If I'm forgetting something that would prevent me from having this AoO, though, please ignore the following.

Akuleh thrusts his spear as the helmeted goblin steps past Sneezy-gob.

AoO Longspear, power attack: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 4 - 1 = 17 Damage, PA: 1d8 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 3 = 12

Akuleh looms menacingly over the small goblin, a look like death itself written across his face. He give s furious battle cry and leaps back from the goblin, then thrusts his spear through the open doorway toward the creature.

5ft step and power attack with longspear

Longspear, power attack: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (11) + 4 - 1 = 14 Damage, PA: 1d8 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 3 = 13

As Rak rushes past him, Akuleh performs the necessary gestures to call flames to his fingertips and summons the spirits of his ancestors to push the flames down the hall ahead of him.

Cast Burning Hands, Reflex DC15 for half

Burning Hands: 3d4 ⇒ (3, 1, 4) = 8

Akuleh moves in behind Rak and quickly speaks in the dwarf's ear, "Fall back, my friend, and we will see if these goblins will burn like their fellows from the hedge maze."

Move in and ready an action to cast Burning Hands if Rak falls back behind me.

Hey folks, I'll be out on vacation from July 2-7. I may be able to check in periodically during those dates, but likely will not be available for daily posting. Please feel free to bot as needed.

...sorry. :(

Since Shalelu is leading us ahead, Akuleh will give her some spiritual Guidance on her Stealth check moving forward. Other than that, I can hold down the back since I have reach and don't need to get quite as close to get into the fray.

Akuleh follows Shalelu through the western door, his longspear ready even as he tries his best to remain quiet.

Stealth, ACP: 1d20 - 4 ⇒ (2) - 4 = -2

Akuleh joins the others in listening at the doors, starting with the door to the west.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25

I'm more inclined to go through the western door I think. Seems like there's a better chance we'll be able to maintain some cover that way possibly and not bring the whole camp down on ourselves.

"Well done indeed," Akuleh agrees with Rak as he crests the wall and finds Shalelu seated over her kills. "Yes, let us hurry onward."

Before disappearing down the trap door after Rak, Akuleh tries to take a sneaky peek over the inside of the wall to see what they might be facing further in.

Stealth: 1d20 ⇒ 7 -4 from ACP if that would apply to me just trying to take a quick look over the wall
Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30

Akuleh calls on his ancestors to guide him as he attempts the climb after Kadrian.

Cast Guidance then give this a shot

Climb, ACP, Guidance: 1d20 + 2 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 2 - 4 + 1 = 17

"Where did she go," Akuleh asks the others as Shalelu disappears over the lip of the parapet. "Should we start climbing?"

"My quah's territory is in the plains," Akuleh tells the others matter of factly, "So I am not accustomed to much climbing. There are not many trees there." He looks to Shalelu with a slight smirk, "I do not think you would like it there."

Akuleh is in a situation similar to Rak's. Climb is +2, with a -4 ACP. I could certainly attempt a DC15, but it probably wouldn't be pretty!
How are Kadrian and Shalelu at climbing?

"We could also climb," Akuleh tells the others as he points to the various handholds along the walls. "Though we would need to be careful of the watchtowers. We would be vulnerable to their archers if they catch us in the midst of our climb."

Would we also be able to climb the watchtowers so we could take the high ground?

I'm definitely still here! I imagine people might have been caught up around Paizocon, or it could just be a busy season otherwise.

"We could borrow a page from the goblin invaders' book and see if there is some way we could enter their hold from beneath," Akuleh says as he looks over the fortified door. "Or we could look for a point in their walls that seems weaker than the rest. All of this material looks like wood scavenged from destroyed ships. Maybe some of the planks and beams are weaker than others."

The shoanti warrior gazes along the wall to see if he can pick out any points along the front of the goblin hideout that seem less sound.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30

"Someone has dropped some heavy wood behind the doors," Akuleh says softly to the others, nodding toward the doors. "It seems they know of our approach and are barricading themselves inside. How should we approach?"

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21

"It sounds like our hosts are having a good time. Let us put an end to their celebrations." Akuleh grasps his spear more firmly and steps across the bridge.

"My people did not rely on such tactics on our hunts," Akuleh says, shaking his head as he tries to spot the weak spot pointed out by Rak. "Shalelu, you are a huntress. Have you used such methods in your work?"

"Is that not what we discovered with the goblins back in town--that they came from many different tribes? It seems that they have been working together to make their attack on Sandpoint. Maybe they have come together because of their veneration of Lamashtu." Akuleh ponders aloud, even as he answers his friend's question. He directs his attention back toward the hill, however, as the group approaches the bridge.

Perception for traps: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

Akuleh flicks goblin blood from his spear tip and stands ready for his companions to take a breath before they return to the bridge. "It looks like all there is left is for us to cross the bridge to Thistletop itself. We should not wait long, or they will have more time to prepare themselves for our attack."

I'll be in meetings all day today, so won't be able to post at all. Please bot me as necessary.

Akuleh moves forward to stand amidst the field of burnt goblin bodies and thrusts his spear past Kadrian's left arm to attack one of the goblins.

Move, attack Gold goblin with longspear

Longspear, power attack: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 4 - 1 = 18 Damage, PA: 1d8 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 3 = 7

Akuleh holds his spear in one hand as he raises his other open palm open toward the crowd of goblins that had rushed forward. "You goblins love fire, do you not?" With that, a gout of flames erupts from his palm and envelops all the goblins standing before him.

Should be able to hit all 4 goblins with a casting Burning Hands!
DC15 Reflex Save for half damage.

Burning Hands: 3d4 ⇒ (3, 3, 2) = 8

After seeing the hill across the bridge, Akuleh turns back and moves toward the path he had begun exploring before. "Come, my friends. Let us continue the hunt by making certain no warriors will attack us from behind. The goblins are certainly not ignorant of such tactics."

Moved my token to the opening of the path I'd like to explore.

"It seems we know where Thistletop got its name," Akuleh says wryly as he stares up at the briar-covered hill. "I would guess that is the center of the goblins' community. Should we head there first, or make sure our rears are protected?"

"Hm...alright. Let's wait it out."

While the party waits for the vines to recede, Akuleh stands ready with his spear in hand, sure that they won't be left alone for long if their usual luck hods true.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27

"It will take a few minutes for the vines to clear away. Do we feel like we could wait or should we move on?"

"Yes. Let us go see where the path to the west of the clearing with the goblin dogs leads."

Placed Akuleh near the entrance of the path I'm thinking of exploring. Otherwise, we could wait another minute or two to see if the Entangle spell finally wears off and check out the path it has been blocking.

"Ah, our goblin friend was quite a caster it seems," Akuleh says grimly as his friends reduce the goblin to a fine pulp, and as Rak describes the various bits of gear. "I believe the Ancestors have shown me spells such as these. So unless you are interested in one of the wands, Shalelu, I would be glad to hold them for our group."

Both wands hold Shaman spells. I can definitely take those If Shalelu doesn't want either.

*CoughCoughMulticlassCoughCough**

Akuleh shrugs and mutters, "Y'know...wisdom-based class."

Akuleh looks at the deep, magical vegetation with suspicion. "Perhaps we should avoid these plants until the goblin's magic can no longer sustain them. We have another path here we could explore anyway," he says, pointing toward the southeast, past the remains of the cougar.

We could clear the extreme eastern edge of the map, I think, if we check the path to the southeast. That might give us the time we need for the vines to run out and then check that northern path.

Akuleh momentarily eyes the beautiful pelt of the cougar, but shakes off the urge to take the team's kill. There are greater matters at hand. "We should move quickly before that goblin calls down the entire tribe upon us. Rak, are you able to move on, or do you need healing first?"

Ah yes, I was thinking of the 5ft step wrong. Thought I had essentially used two move actions, but you're right.

Akuleh thrusts the tip of the spear toward the cougar, not with the intent to harm the creature, but to give Rak an opportunity to move more freely.

Attack to aid Rak's AC

Longspear: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20 Success! +2 to Rak's AC on his turn. Hopefully that will give him the chance to move out of the vines with less risk of the AoO.

Hearing the goblin retreat for now, Akuleh steps back and drops his morningstar in favor of his longspear, hoping that Rak will be able to step out of the mass of brambles that are continuing to wrap around his legs.

5ft step back, drop my morningstar, move action to draw my longspear.

Akuleh continues the assault against the cougar with Rak, swinging his morningstar down at the cat's streaked back with a grunt.

Morningstar, power attack: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (11) + 4 - 1 = 14 Damage, PA: 1d8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 2 = 12

Reflex: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14

Akuleh just manages to keep the vines from completely engulfing his legs up to the thigh, and steps out of their reach before they can grow any further. As he does so, he draws his morningstar and brings it down toward the big cat.

Move action to get out of the vines, then standard to attack with the morningstar.

Morningstar: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20 Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Akuleh retrieves the javelin he had thrown at the start of the fight against the goblin dogs, then follows Rak down the eastern path.

Stealth, MWK Scale Mail ACP: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (12) - 3 = 9