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Theorn, humbled by the generosity of his companions, makes the transaction for the potion and wand. He feels somewhat uncomfortable going to a priest of the cudgel for the restoration, but rationalizes that on the verges of the wild one must be practical.

On returning to the group, "Thank you all for helping to cure me. I will be in your debt until the day I go to the sunlord."

If we are going back to the hobgoblin caves, we might want to hire on some more muscle. They are well armed and armored, and they were using tactics we did not see from the goblins. Dropping thunderstones is not something dumb monsters will do."

Theorn inquires at the temple about the whereabouts of any priests of sufficient power to heal him.

He otherwise spends most of his days tending to the spiritual and medical needs of those in the keep.

Joining his companions on the third night back at the keep, he takes note of the new arrivals. "Blessings friends," he says to the newcomers, "What brings you to this wild corner of the world?"

Earlier at the tavern at breakfast in reply to Morgan: Healing magic can only do so much, Theorn says, his hand unconsciously going to his chest wound. I think the aches are the gods way of telling us not to get hit like that again.

Later at the merchant guild:

I will second Crom's claim. We had healed them slightly on recovering them, and the immediately armed themselves with the weapons taken from the hobgoblins we defeated. They did not hesitate, even in their weakened state, to put themselves into harms way to insure or safe escape. They were some of the valiant men I have met in my short career.

Theorn blushes as Morgan disrobes in front of him. He has seen the human form before, but most often purely in a healing capacity. The naked form crossing the room flusters him and he stands quickly and fumbles for the door. Pelor be blessed!, he says, not clear if in response to her thanks or her state of undress.

He seizes on Ozmund's invitation to breakfast and quickly leaves the room with the wizard.

As they make their way to the taproom, Theorn rubs his chest and can feel that something is not right with the wound he received. We have cheated death so often lately. I wonder at our sanity at times.

After eating with Ozmund, Theorn is going to find some time to visit the temple and talk to the priest about his condition.

I might be wrong, but the post above by DM tribute is a running tally. So we are not at 805 + 1129, we are just at 1129.

Upon rising the next day, and after his daily prayers at the chapel, Theorn returns to Morgan and Ozmund and pours all 4 channelings into the room.

channel: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 6, 4) = 14

For those watching at home, that is 1129 exp each.

Theorn uses his last channel for the day on the group as they arrive at the keep

channel: 1d6 ⇒ 1

His fatigue from their flight from the hobgoblin caves makes his channel much less effective.

Once at the keep, Theorn gets a room for the wounded at the inn. After making sure they are stable, he retires to the common room for some sleep so he can recover his spells and channelings.

I would think we are headed for the goblin door

Theorn sees the bolts rip into Morgan and watches her fall. He fires off a channel in the hopes that it will revive her to the point that she can retreat.

channel: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Hopefully I can roll well next round to get Morgan back up, only one channel left.

in best Ron Burgandy voice, Wow, that escalated really quickly. It is funny how you win a couple battles and suddenly forget how frail a first level character is.

Kelgan, can you carry Ozmund. I will cover your retreat. We need to get out of here.

Theorn grabs his shield and moves down the hall toward the Merchant and Lady. We must move now, before we are overrun.

Theorn removes the scroll they found in the goblin caves and uses it to cast CLW on Ozmund.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Theorn moves to the aid of a staggering Kelgan. He pours the healing warmth of the sun god into the dwarf.

Round 3 Initiative 10

In hand: crossbow
HP: 10/12
Effects: bless
Move action: None (assuming Kelgan moved to DV123) otherwise move to Kelgan
Std action: Cast CLW (dumping bless) on Kelgan
Free action: none

deafened verbal 1d100 ⇒ 76

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Fort Save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

The roar of the exploding stone washes over Theorn and then all goes muffled and silent. He curses and the realization that this conflict could soon get out of their control overcomes him.

Round 2 Initiative 10

In hand: crossbow
HP: 10/12
Effects: bless
Move action: load crossbow
Std action: Fire crossbow at hob chief (in plate)
Free action: none

attack: 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 + 1 = 15

damage: 1d8 ⇒ 6

Theorn bemoans the turn of events leading to kelgan being hit by the gnoll, he turns his crossbow on the gnoll.

Round 1 Initiative 10

In hand: crossbow
HP: 10/12
Effects: bless
Move action: none
Std action: Fire crossbow at gnoll
Free action: none

attack: 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 + 1 = 15

damage: 1d8 ⇒ 4

While I disagree about some of the premise, Orcs and Gnolls are inherently evil and letting them live could be seen as the more evil act, I will go with the majority and let them pass.

I also assumed that the orc and gnoll picked up something from the other hobgoblins.

We are in a 10' wide passage with a normal height ceiling, enlarging may just concentrate the attacks on one person and block others from counterattacking.

Don't let those beasts through, they are minions of the dark that we cannot trust at our rear. They are enemies of Ulek and have earned their fate.

Round 1 Initiative 10

In hand: shield and mace
HP: 10/12
Effects: none
Move action: none
Std action: Fire crossbow at hob @ DM121
Free action: none

attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

damage: 1d8 ⇒ 4

I placed some of us that were unable to do it themselves

Feeling the effects of the last battle, Theorn knows he is no shape to stand in the front ranks. He stows his mace and leans his shield up against the wall to continue to receive the benefit of the light spell. He readies his crossbow and takes up a position near the jog in the tunnel, awaiting the enemy.

Keep the orc and gnoll between us and the enemy. I have no qualms about using them as a meat shield.

"Sounds like the reinforcements are coming," Theorn says in hushed tones. We should head back down the tunnel we came in from. We can set our defense in a constricted space to limit our exposure, and I can continue to heal from the rear to keep us standing.

Theorn shows the human captives which way to go and continues on behind them.

we should set our line at DS120-121. We can use the tightened space and the bend to maximize our room while constricting the enemies.

Theorn casts light on his shield and falls in with the others. he remains near the rear with the recently freed merchant and the lady.

I can place a light spell on someone elses weapon if you want more light up near the front ranks.

If we free them, I too would rather have them in front of me than at our backs. We can arm them and send them off ahead.

Theorn then moves toward the orc and gnoll. He starts a chant that is pure gibberish but sounds ominous. When done, he tells Morgan to tell the orc and the gnoll that he has laid a blood curse from the sun god on them and if they should ever try to harm any of us there manhood will wither and all that spring from their seed will waste away like a grape becomes a raisin.

He then checks his gear and adjusts his breastplate to sit easier on his wound and prepares to leave.

Theorn gathers the human captives and has them huddle with Horster out of channel range from the orc and gnoll. He applies a couple channels to them, speaking blessings from Pelor.

1d6 ⇒ 2
1d6 ⇒ 3

To the captured guards, "You men should do what you can to arm yourselves from the gear of these hobgoblins."

"We should head back toward the exit that the merchant guards told us about. Once we are near the exit, we can maybe size up the rest of the complex and determine if we should continue. If need be, we could hide the captives in the old goblin lair we came into this space from."

Theorn looks with suspicion at the orc and the gnoll. "I am of a mind to not let the two monsters go. I will not lift a hand to strike them while they are helpless, but I cannot bring myself to loose them back into the world. They can stay here and rot."

We are sitting at 975 exp. We need one more encounter to jump to level 2. Of course thee may be a story award for returning the merchant. We could use the extra hit points that come from leveling before we try to tackle the other caves.

Now that he is mended, he takes some time to search the fallen hobgoblins. He is looking for keys to the prisoners chains.

Search (Perception) Take 10 (+2)= 12

Theorn approaches the captives, "Did any of you men get a head count on the hobgoblins? Knowing their numbers will change our approach to getting you out of here."

After the healing from Mit'l, Theorn awakes. He has a look of serene calm on his face, which contrasts starkly with the wounds that Mit'l's magic has so recently mended.

Thank you friend for bringing me back from the brink, Theorn says.

Theorn then casts a CLW on himself

1d8 ⇒ 7

Theorn continues to lay on the floor, unconscious but stable. (-7hp)

Theorn's spirit wins the battle to stay in the mortal realm. As the essence of the Sunlord's avatar begins to recede, it reaches out and lays a hand on Theorn's forehead and the priest's spirit feels a moment of utter peace.

Round 5 Initiative 18

In hand: shield and mace
HP: -10/12 (-3 AoO, -7gswrd, -12falchn)
Effects: unconscious
Move action: flop around a little
Std action: stabilize
Free action: none

In a flurry of steel Theorn finds the world reeling and he falls to unconsciousness. As the shell of his body hits the floor, again, his soul feels the warm presence of Pelor and his celestial realm. His spirit resists the pull of his gods embrace as it struggles to stay with his mortal form.

Round 4 Initiative 18

In hand: shield and mace
HP: -10/12 (-3 AoO, -7gswrd, -12falchn)
Effects: unconscious
Move action: fall down
Std action: try not to die
Free action: none

Stabilize: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18

Theorn curses as the whip-wielding hob drops him to the cold floor again. He struggles to his feet and lashes out with his mace as the hob closes on him.

Round 3 Initiative 18

In hand: shield and mace
HP: 9/12 (-3 AoO)
Effects: shield of Faith (AC +2) Rd3/10
Move action: stand from prone
Std action: atk hob @ DU129
Free action: none

attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Theorn curses as he falls to the floor. He scrambles to his feet and swings wildly at the closest hobgoblin.

Round 2 Initiative 18

In hand: shield and mace
HP: 12/12
Effects: shield of Faith (AC +2)
Move action: stand from prone
Std action: atk hob @ DV130
Free action: none

attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Sorry for missing yesterday, was very busy with RL stuff

Theorn, seeing Crom go down casts shield of faith on himself and then moves to cover his friend.

Round 1 Initiative 21

In hand: shield and mace
HP: 12/12
Effects: shield of Faith (AC +2)
Move action: move to DU130
Std action: cast Shield of Faith
Free action: none

Theorn takes up a position behind Morgan, keeping one eye on the tunnel behind them.

Theorn holds back a bit, letting the scouts check ahead in case their are traps. He twists his mace around in his hand making sure he has a solid grip and is ready for whatever might come out of the darkness.

That is 805xp each, we are getting really close.

As the others check the dead, Theorn keeps an eye on the door the wounded hobgoblin ran out of. He casts a light orison on his shield and asks over his shoulder to the group, Anyone injured, I could heal you while we have the chance.

perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

Theorn moves towards the door, giving a hobgoblin a kick as he steps over their limp bodies.

Round 5 Initiative 13

In hand: shield and mace
HP: 12/12
Effects: none
Move action: double move to EV128
Std action: none
Free action: none

Seeing the prone hob take a swing at Crom, Theorn brings his mace down on the beasts head trying to insure it doesn't get up.

Round 4 Initiative 13

In hand: shield and mace
HP: 12/12
Effects: none
Move action: none
Std action: Attack hob @ EZ130
Free action: none

Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 -4 ac to prone

damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Theorn advances on the hob and takes another swing.

Round 2 Initiative 13

In hand: shield and mace
HP: 12/12
Effects: none
Move action: move to FA131
Std action: Attack hob @ EZ131
Free action: none

attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Theorn is satisfied to hear the meaty 'thunk' of a solid hit on the one hob, and feeling the rush of battle takes another swing at the hob threatening him.

Round 2 Initiative 13

In hand: shield and mace
HP: 12/12
Effects: none
Move action: none
Std action: Attack hob @ FA131
Free action: none

attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Theorn steps up to fill the gap and keep the hobgoblins from moving into their ranks.

Round 1 Initiative 13

In hand: shield and mace
HP: 12/12
Effects: none
Move action: move to FB131
Std action: Attack hob @ FA130
Free action: none

attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Sorry, but there are 7 of us. so XP should be 4230/7 = 605 each.

Theorn is about to add his voice to Mit'l's urging some caution and checking for traps when Crom opens the door. He eyes the floor suspiciously, hoping it doesn't open into a pit like the last doors.

"Sunlord save us." he says under his breath as he readies his mace and shield.

Theorn will stay in the common room, and spends much of his downtime in the chapel and administering to any who need healing or spiritual advice.

If Mit'l doesn't object, Theorn will claim the scroll we found in the caves as I see him as more of the support cleric while Mit'l spends more time actively in combat.

As Theorn browses the blacksmith's shop, a breastplate that has a coppery sheen to it catches his eye. He decides he must have it and makes the trade with the blacksmith, selling his old armor back.

breastplate -200gp, sold scale mail +25gp

Theorn never thought the sight of the keep on its crag could look so welcoming. He greets the guards and tells a few about the companies adventure, drawing attention to the exploits of his companions.

Once the initial excitement has died down, he regroups with the party and starts to work out the puzzle of how to split and sell the loot.

I did some calculations over the last couple days. If my math is correct we should have 1026 CP, 600 SP, 105 EP, 557 GP, and 2 PP. In addition we have the following equipment taken from the fallen:

Where do we start with this.

The thought of a warm meal at the inn sounds welcoming to Theorn.

Great idea, I should not like to spend a night in these halls.

Upon Kelgan's mention of the women and children, Theorn can't seem to shake the feeling that the group is being watched. Let's hope the females have fled with their whelps, much like the orcs fled after your last battle.

Theorn does what he can to help his companions out of the pit. Once everyone is up (and assuming that M'Til spent some channeling) he looks about the goblin chiefs lair, surprised at the level of 'civilization' of the little bugger.

Noting the trap, he makes a careful if not untrained look about the room

perception 1: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

perception 2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

That was quite the challenge. This whole combat thing is much more exhilarating than training with the other brothers in the yard. Where do we go from here? Should we rest here as the pit makes this place pretty defensible or should me search on.

He examines the loot and generally glows in the thrill of surviving a combat.

The floor opening up in front of him brings Theorn to a halt. He curses at being separated from the dwarves on the other side of the trap with the goblin chief. He waits anxiously as his companions try to escape falling in and then approaches the edge to assess any damage.

Round 8 Initiative 7

In hand: shield and mace
HP: 9/12 (-6 arrows,-3 short sword, -1 con, +3 channel,+4 CLW)
Effects: CON Damage -1, Shield of Faith (+2AC, AC20 FF19 Tch13) 4/10rd
Move action: move to DI107
Std action: none
Free action: none

Seeing the party close in on the chief, Theorn hustles up to get a piece of the little bugger that poisoned him.

Round 7 Initiative 7

In hand: shield and mace
HP: 9/12 (-6 arrows,-3 short sword, -1 con, +3 channel,+4 CLW)
Effects: CON Damage -1, Shield of Faith (+2AC, AC20 FF19 Tch13) 3/10rd
Move action: double move to DJ107
Std action: none
Free action: none