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A shame.

Goldoth calms down and lays the robed body back down. He considers Megildur's riddle.

roll + ability
Intelligence: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (10) - 3 = 7
Wisdom: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (7) - 3 = 4
Because why not?

His face is a mixture of puzzled and frustrated.

Given that he had 35 nonlethal damage on him and hadn't passed out yet, 17 lethal damage shouldn't have been enough to push him into the negatives, so he's either stopped breathing for reasons other than damage, or something like Diehard was in play. But Goldoth doesn't know any of that, so comical attempts at first aid ho!

Goldoth drops his axe, grabs the robed man by the shoulders, and begins to shake him vigorously.

Ah, true. In that case, Goldoth will use his move action to stand first. It'll provoke an AoO, but since the AoO resolves first, he can't trip Goldoth again, since Goldoth will still be prone when the AoO resolves.

I also realized that attacking with a whip normally provokes an AoO, and Goldoth was adjacent when he was attacked. There are feats for that too, but those feats allow you to deal lethal damage with a whip if you want, so it's weird that he would deal nonlethal damage. Let me know if maybe this was an oversight, but for now I'm assuming Whip Mastery is in play.

Also don't think Goldy took any damage. Per the SRD, "A whip deals no damage to any creature with an armor bonus of +1 or higher or a natural armor bonus of +3 or higher."

Goldoth, having not tripped, per Zimul, is not amused, and swings mightily at the robed figure once more.

Attack Robed Figure
roll + ability (STR) + base + insight (Inspiring Command) + competence (Inspire Courage) + untyped (nonlethal)
Attack (Greataxe): 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 4 = 25

roll + ability (STR x 1.5) + competence (Inspire Courage)
Damage (Nonlethal): 1d12 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 1 = 21

Fair fair. I figured since the robed figure took his turn in that post, that he was counting your action within the initiative, but I can see it interpreted either way, so I guess we'll wait for the GM.

Alitas is at work, so I dunno if he'll be able to post until later. In the meantime...

Goldoth rushes forward at the hooded figure presumably once Alitas begins to play his music, taking a great swing with the flat of his felling axe.

Charge Robed Figure
roll + ability (STR) + base + insight (Inspiring Command + competence (Inspire Courage) + untyped (Charge) + untyped (Nonlethal)
Attack (Greataxe): 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 - 4 = 24

roll + ability (STR x 1.5) + competence (Inspire Courage)
Damage (Nonlethal): 1d12 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 1 = 14

Twiggy, I think you've taken your turn this round already. Gonna try and pester Alitas into posting.

About how far away from Goldoth is the hooded figure?

It's fine, Gyro. You can't possibly fail your stealth any harder than Goldoth has. ;)

Goldoth looks dejected as everyone ignores his suggestion, but follows along.

Goldoth holds up his right hand, extending his thumb out and fingers up, and repeatedly brings the tips of his fingers together to his thumb in quick succession.

Goldoth stands near the front. When Tindertwig issues his warning, his grip on his axe tightens.

I return to serve.

Goldoth places the first of the bodies in the shallow grave that's been dug, then bends down to pick something up. Holding it up to the light, it seems to be a small ring.

Goldoth pulls his pack off and rummages through it for a few moments, producing a folding shovel. Without a word, he unfolds it and walks just a bit off the road, where he begins to dig.

Goldoth ignores the fleshy thing clawing at him, instead bring the full bear of his axe down upon the spoopy skellington (which even Goldoth realizes is not a living creature).

Attack Undead Warrior
roll + ability + base + competence
Attack (Greataxe): 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 29

roll + ability + base + competence
Critial Threat: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 26
Going to assume a 26 hits. All aboard the crit train. Choo! Choo!

roll + ability + competence
Damage (Slashing): 1d12 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 1 = 21

roll + ability + competence
Critical Damage (Slashing): 2d12 + 18 + 2 ⇒ (4, 8) + 18 + 2 = 32
CHOOO! CHOOO!

Sorry, busy week at work. Goldoth will take the masterwork chainmail armor. And I assume he and Alitas are both with the party. I'll prod Alitas after work today.

Goldoth sets his rucksack next to a chair before gingerly taking a seat. When the chair does not creak in protest, he lets his full weight settle into it.

Goldoth stumbles out of the tavern, confused why everyone is apparently having a bonfire without him.

Goldoth helps with the cleaning, if that's what we end up doing. While he is tireless in his operation of a mop, he's also really bad at cleaning.

Goldoth reaches down

Grapple
roll + ability + base
Combat Maneuver (Grapple): 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 1 = 18
What can I say, Goldoth doesn't really understand personal space.

and picks the little goblin up, gently lifting him towards the ceiling towards where he is pointing.

Goldoth accepts his felling axe and replaces it in the belt loop at his right hip, alongside his smaller splitting axe. He seems happy to have it back.

Goldoth covers his eyes with his hands, though he's clearly peeking through his fingers. He seems very distressed by the scene, but does not become physically ill.

Goldoth silently follows after Tindertwig and Zimul.

I dunno if Gyro falls prone, but he's definitely inert, not staggered, below 0 HP. And poor Goldoth doesn't know the difference between inert constructs and dead constructs.

Goldoth doesn't seem to hear whatever the kobold said, but he seems to have calmed down a bit, and stops squeezing the kobold so tightly.

Maintain Grapple
roll + ability + base + circumstance
Combat Maneuver (Grapple): 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 1 + 4 = 26
Going to assume that's successful.

Goldoth stands, but seems to have forgotten to set the kobold down. Holding the kobold under one arm while wiping tears and snot from his face with the other, he turns and heads back toward the others. I don't believe he made it very far before running into the kobold, so I assume he can, at the very least, see the approaching light?

Goldoth stops in front of the kobold, and then falls to his knees and envelopes it in an embrace,

Grapple
roll + ability + base
Combat Maneuver (Grapple): 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 1 = 27

clutching the kobold like a doll as he begins to sob uncontrollably. I'm assuming he's unarmed and so won't get an AoO, but that wouldn't factor into Goldoth's decision.

Goldoth stares down at Gyro's prone form, confused. His felling axe clatters to the ground, his hands shaking too much to maintain a grip. He stands there for a long moment, petrified but for his quivering hands, then let's out a sort of cry of panic, his voice hoarse from disuse, before bolting further down the tunnel, away from the others.

I dunno. Stone would most likely damage the dagger, ink doesn't adhere to stone very well, ink pen is totally useless, torch could maybe mar the paintings if you held it to the wall long enough but would require a lot of time, chalk could temporarily vandalize but could be washed off. If you have create water and a rag, you could probably try and scrub the paint free, but if it's lasted this long, it's probably been glazed over to protect it. Your best bet would be using the hammer and piton to break up the face and thus destroy the paintings, but that's going to be a pretty long process itself. Maybe just use the piton to deface the holy symbols?

Zimul, I was under the impression, the art is painted directly onto the walls.

Goldoth begins to panic at the prospect of fighting between all his new friends. He forces his way between Gyro and Tindertwig, trying to distance them. He holds his arms out, palms out and hands perpendicular to his arms in a stop motion, both facing Gyro. He repeatedly shakes his head to accompany the gesture.

I ran out of money and couldn't afford nice things. :(

The Reflex save rule only covers preventing someone from falling, specifically during climbing, and is thus meant for someone who is up with the jumper, not down where the jumper is landing. That isn't at all what I was proposing. I was proposing jumping into someone's arms as a means of reducing fall damage. Even if we tried to translate the Reflex save rule, it negates all fall damage because it stops the fall, which would mean that someone could jump from any height and if the person at the bottom makes the Reflex save, all fall damage is negated, but if the person at the bottom fails the save, they fall too? Oh, and also, the DC to catch someone, under these rules, is equal to 10 plus the Climb DC of the wall. So we can either call that 10 even, since we're not Climbing, or we can let the nearest wall arbitrarily affect the action. It makes sense to make a Reflex save to react split-second when the guy above you fails his Climb check and starts falling, but trying to squeeze this into just a Reflex save is rather inane.

Thus, the rules I have proposed. They allow us to perform an action that is perfectly normal but that aren't covered under the existing rules, and they do so without allowing us to abuse the rule to achieve things we ought not be able to do.

Our options are fairly limited here. Not everyone is going to have at least a +5 to Climb (and frankly, I'm surprised the wall was considered DC 15 and not DC 20), and unless someone brought a climber's kit, there's probably not anything to tie a rope off to. We could leave someone up top to hold the rope, but then that person is going to have to get down at some point, and the only person who's arguably strong enough to hold the rope is Gyro, who is wearing armor, so he's probably not making the Climb check. Failing a Climb check here is up to 12 lethal damage, which I have a feeling could be very bad for a few of us, and jumping like Goldoth is still up to 12 damage overall, albeit half nonlethal.

Goldoth continues holding out his arms for someone to jump down.

Only 20 feet, you say? Goldoth peers over the ledge, and then shrugs and jumps down.

Damage (Nonlethal): 1d6 ⇒ 1
Damage (Bludgeoning): 1d6 ⇒ 6

He stands still for a moment, then turns to face the others, holding out his hands as if to catch the next person to jump.

Since there don't appear to be any rules for catching a falling person, even though it's a rather normal action, I propose the following homebrew rules:

The jumper starts by rolling an attack (or possibly an Acrobatics check). This is to ensure that he falls into the catcher's square. The attack is made against the catcher's Touch AC, except that DEX bonus is inverted (since DEX would help the catcher line it up, not hinder him). If the jumper fails this attack, the catcher can attempt a Reflex save to still catch him, with a DC equal to 10 plus the amount by which the jumper failed the attack.

If either is successful, the jumper is caught by the catcher. In this case, the distance fallen is reduced by 5', and the damage is split 50/50 between the jumper and catcher (note: if the damage is an odd number, the extra 1 damage goes to the catcher).

If the attack fails by less than 5 and the save fails as well, the jumper lands on the catcher (a failed catch). The distance fallen is not reduced, but damage is still split between the jumper and catcher (though the extra damage from an odd number is applied to the catcher), and both the jumper and catcher end the action prone.

If the attack fails by less than 10 but at least 5, the jumper falls in a square within 5' of the catcher. If the Reflex save is successful the catcher moves to the square to make the catch, but if it also fails (a miss), the distance fallen is not reduced, the jumper takes all of the fall damage, and the jumper does not treat the fall as intentional. For every 5 by which the jumper fails the attack beyond this, the distance from the catcher fallen is increased by 5'.

In all cases, whether being caught, falling on the catcher, or missing, the jumper can make a DC 15 Acrobatics check as normal to negate the first 10' of fall damage.

Moreover, if the jumper is successfully caught, but the catcher is dealt nonlethal damage (either fall 10' and fail Acrobatics check or fall 20' with successful Acrobatics check), the catcher must make a Strength check with a DC equal to 10 plus the amount of damage the catcher took, or both the catcher and jumper end the action prone. If the catcher is dealt bludgeoning damage (fall 20' and fail Acrobatics check or at least 30' with successful Acrobatics check), the DC of the Strength check is increased by 5.

In the event that there are two catchers, the attack roll must beat both catchers' Touch AC with inverse DEX. If it beats only one, the other can attempt the Reflex save as normal; otherwise, the jumper is caught by one catcher. If a jumper is caught by two catchers, the damage is shared evenly between the three of them (if there is 1 left over damage, it is dealt to the jumper; if there is 2 left over damage, 1 damage is dealt to each catcher). No more than two people can attempt to catch a creature, and a catcher must be at least as large as the jumper to participate.

Naturally, this requires GM approval. If approved, Goldoth's Touch AC with inverse DEX is 11. A successful catch means 15' fallen, which is only 1d6 nonlethal split 50/50 if you fail the Acrobatics check. A failed catch is 20' fallen, which is 1d6 nonlethal 1d6 bludgeoning split 50/50 if you fail the Acrobatics check. A miss is 20' fallen, which is 2d6 bludgeoning all to yourself if you fail the Acrobatics check. So, you know, don't miss.

Goldoth gingerly sets the recovered kobold down as the dust settles, wiping a bit of sweat from his brow and then rubbing the accumulated perspiration off his hand with his shirt.

Goldoth takes a step back to allow the others unfettered access to the strange kobold. He places his back against the wall, adjacent the cubby, and then slowly slides into a sitting position with a great sigh. Producing a dirty piece of cloth from his backpack, he begins wiping the axeblade clean.

Oh, I really did crit? I hope 14 from R3 less fast heal plus the 54 in R4 didn't overflow and kill it outright! Goldoth's heart can't handle all this death. :(

Whoops, didn't get a chance to roll Goldoth's attack last round.

Goldoth continues swinging the flat of his axe at the creature.

Attack (Nonlethal)
roll + ability + base + insight + morale + nonlethal
Attack (Greataxe): 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 4 = 16

roll + ability + morale
Damage (Nonlethal): 1d12 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 1 = 14

While I'm here, might as well attack for this round. I assume Zimul will continue casting inspiring command on Goldoth; otherwise, remove 2 from his attack roll.

Attack (Nonlethal)
roll + ability + base + insight + competence + nonlethal
Attack (Greataxe): 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 4 = 26

roll + ability + base + insight + competence + nonlethal
Critical Threat: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 4 = 12

roll + ability + competence
Damage (Nonlethal): 1d12 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 9 + 1 = 22

roll + ability + competence
Critical Damage (Nonlethal): 2d12 + 18 + 2 ⇒ (11, 1) + 18 + 2 = 32

Wasn't sure if 12 would confirm, so rolled critical damage just in case. A shame to see such a good roll likely go to waste.

Just an aside, but bards maintain their Bardic Performance as a free action, so continuing to sing wouldn't really take up Alitas' whole turn.

I don't think we're flanking right now, but if the kobold isn't large, Gyro could probably move around him to flank. It'd draw an AoO, but seems like he's struggling to hit you anyway. If the kobold is large (which I assume he is; otherwise, he wouldn't have gotten an AoO against Gyro when he approached), then he's blocking the tunnel and we can't flank without Acrobaticsing through his space.

Everyone, don't forget your +1 to attack and damage from Alitas.

Goldoth stares down at the broken kobold in dismay, then at the flat of his axeblade, stained with bits of blood and pink goopy stuff. He loosens his grip on the axe, letting the head fall to the ground as he loosely holds the haft in one hand.

But the kobold is still breathing, and blood isn't pooling around it. Just sleep? Goldoth's takes the axe once more in both hands. Just sleep. He turns to look at the big scary kobold that is hurting new metal friend. Sleep. Rushing forward, which I guess would provoke an AoO if he's got reach now, but unless he's also got Combat Reflexes, he's fresh out, Goldoth lets the haft slip in his hands as he swings it back, catching his grip near the bottom of the haft, and then brings the flat of the blade up, in a wide arc, clearing Gyro's head to connect with the new threat. Go sleep.

Charge (Nonlethal)
roll + ability + base + insight + morale + charge + nonlethal
Attack: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 - 4 = 26

roll + ability + morale
Damage (Nonlethal): 1d12 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 1 = 13

Goldoth steps around the corner, drawing the long-hafted felling axe from his hip as he does. His face is a mixture anxiety and discomfort as he spots the burning bodies of the kobolds further in, but he tightens his grip on the axe and steps up to block the kobold into the cubby, which would provoke an AoO, except he's wielding a crossbow.

Turning the axe so as to strike with the flat of the blade and shutting his eyes, he brings the axe down on the poor kobold's head.

Attack (Nonlethal)
roll + ability + base + insight + morale + circumstance
Attack: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 4 = 17

roll + ability + morale
Damage (Nonlethal): 1d12 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 1 = 18

Oh jeez, assuming these guys have 5HP, 13 of that is going through as lethal damage. :(

Initiative: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (1) - 2 = -1

Looks like I'm last...

Goldoth stands out of the way, occasionally peering nervously to Alitas.

Goldoth looks up at Alitas and shakes his head.

Goldoth comes out to the bar area before Alitas has awoken, and takes a seat at the bar. He gives a great stretch and a yawn, but otherwise says nothing. Wasn't sure if Beor would offer an orc oatmeal.

Goldoth perks up and gives the lieutenant his attention at the mention of disappearing people. He pats Alitas on the shoulder to get his attention, and points to the lieutenant, his head pushed out just a bit with his chin forward, as if prompting Alitas to say something.

Goldoth claps his hands together and gives a big smile at the mention of his name.

Goldoth places the remaining two coins he has on the counter, then waves at the bartender and points at his now empty mug, smiling. Assuming the bartender obliges, Goldoth happily drains another mug of the wicked brew, his face again contorting at what is probably the most foul tasting liquid served at this particular establishment, but cracking into a wide smile once the initial reaction is past.

Goldoth claps his hands as the beverage is presented. He drains the mug of its contents in three long gulps. His face screws up at the strange mix of bitterness, sourness, and burn, but he seems to enjoy it for some reason. He digs around in the leather pouch about his neck again, this time producing one silver and one copper. He sets them on the table, looking at them intently, before looking up at Alitas and holding up three fingers on his hand, a pout reaching his face.

Goldoth approaches the bar, moving to take a seat on one of the bar stools. As he eases his weight onto the stool, it gives a loud creak in protest. Rising to his feet once more, Goldoth shrugs the backpack strap off his right shoulder and then throws his left shoulder forward, bringing the bulking mess around his left side, down off his left arm and into his waiting grasp. Carefully setting the load down next to the stool, Goldoth again takes a seat, this time with greater success.

Smiling, he gives a wave to the bartender, then, once he's gotten the dwarf's attention, brings his right hand up to his face, clenched as though it were holding a mug, and tilts his head back just a bit, as thought drinking from the imaginary mug. His face lights up momentarily, and he roots around in the small leather pouch hanging about his neck, before producing a silver piece and three copper pieces. Setting the coins on the bar, he turns and looks to Alitas for approval.

Goldoth follows behind Alitas, nearly bumping into him as he pauses in front of the tavern. He takes a moment to brush the dust of travel from his armor, but can't really get at most of it, given the scales. He doesn't seem to mind, hopping about on one foot despite the ridiculous pack on his back as he removes one metal boot, revealing a footwrap stained brown from sweat and dust, and shakes a rather large rock out of it. He can't get the boot back on, however, and winds up falling back into a sitting position to get enough leverage to force the boot back into place. Shifting forward to get under his center of gravity, he then stands. Looking about, he realizes that Alitas has already entered the tavern, and follows in after him.

Goldoth looks down at his feet, clearly pouting. Then he brightens up, seeming to have an idea. He approaches Tindertwig, and then reaches down with both arms to pick him up.

Grapple: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
You can make an AoO if you'd like, but I believe this beats your CMD even if you struggle.

Gingerly lifting the goblin so as not to displace the toad, Goldoth raises Tindertwig up and sets him atop his head, keeping a sturdy grip to prevent the goblin or his toad companion from falling from his new perch. Goldoth slowly turns in place to face Alitas and smiles, once more seeking approval.