Ulrich "the Bear" Rodelli's page

Welcome back and congrats to our new Wizard who should be home from his honeymoon by now.

Good luck with everything... we'll be waiting.

*bump*

Ulrich moves to the northern door, opens it and unless foes are visible moves to the western doors and opens them as well.

Polearm at the ready, Ulrich quickly moves to try and open the double doors to the west.

Ulrich tries to force the door.

Str: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

"Its solid... either we break it apart or find another way in."

Ulrich tries to open the door.

"Well they trapped the bridge, Gelgish lets examine these doors as well."

Perception Aid Another on Gelgish: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

Ulrich has his polearm to hand as he crosses the bridge.

"Very well, I will remain back with Chavana."

"Can you fix at least this side? That way if it gives way it will swing rather than plummet. Then perhaps the weight of just you can cross to fix the other side?"

Ulrich leads the group to the area where they made their stand, to the south of the bridge and says, "Gelgish... think you can scout ahead to the bridge and see what you there is to observe?

Agreed. A sleep or two would have really helped us up to this point.

"Let us do a full sweep of the brambles, I do not want to be caught on that bridge with goblins bolth afore and behind us."

Ulrich will lead the group to explore from the southwest, north west, central south, southeast, central north, then finally the bridge area.

Ulrich is in a somewhat foul mood, but still friendly to to his companions. He checks his gear, armor and weapons and is eager to get back to the battle. A grim tone underscores his thick Varisian accent. "The will not get the best of any of us again..."

All,

I have a big trial coming up Wed-Tuesday of next week. I hope to still be able to post regularly, but if I'm not responsive and slowing things down please NPC me.

Thanks!

Ulrich will try and find a suitable campsite about a mile back towards town from the entry to the brambles that surround the goblin stronghold.

Take 10 for a 15 survival

FYI - Camping this weekend - no internet.

Agreed

When I GM, my rule is that once someone is healed to full you save the remaining charges. No reason to penalize people for trying to be economical with posting at time.

"Thank you Chavana... It is good to see you well and back to your caring self. You gave us quite a scare."

"Back to town?" The Bear shakes his grizzeled head. "We should find a likely camp site nearby and hit them again in the morning. Unless I miss my guess, their leader and shaman are dead. While we are in no shape to confront them now, in the morning we should be able to finish the job without as much trouble."

Turning from the fleeing goblin, Ulrich says, "Let him go, tend to Chavanna! Does anyone have any healing magics?"

Ulrich takes a swing at the singer as the goblin tries to escape.

Guisarm PA and CE: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Damage: 2d4 + 7 ⇒ (2, 3) + 7 = 12

Knowing that if the leader doesn't fall that the party will, the Bear steps forward to attack the mounted goblin. Rather than rage, the Bear brings a fierce determination... If I fail, all my friends die...

He darts in beside the wounded Gelgish and brings his glaive in a wide, chopping arc with a devastating blow!

Guisarm PA and CE: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Damage: 2d4 + 7 ⇒ (2, 4) + 7 = 13
Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Crot Damage: 4d4 + 14 ⇒ (1, 2, 2, 1) + 14 = 20

33 points! WOOHOO! Shoulda kept running, B*&tch! Adjusted AC 19, no longer fatigued.

The Bear looks to his companions. "Let them go for now, we are in no condition to pursue. I have no healing magics, can either of you assist Chavana?"

Third level and none of us have picked up a potion? Hmm... we might need to re-strategize a bit.

Does anyone have any healing items? Ulrich does not...

I'm guessing Ulrich moved up to Chavana's square and attacked with his reach weapon. Otherwise he couldn't hit the goblin singer/caster. If I'm wrong on this it would change Gelgish's action.

Sensing a change in the flow of battle, Gelgish spun to his left and around the goblin in front of him, attempting to use The Bear's position to his advantage. Keeping his dorn-durger's slack held tight, he attempted to bash in the skull of the goblin he now flanked.

Move action with acrobatics to avoid AoO to get to current square, the attack goblin 5 with flank

Attack 1d20+7

Damage + Sneak Attack, if hits 1d10+3 + 2d6

Correct, I can't get on roll 20 right now

Ulrich swings at the singer/caster, fatigue seeming to have passed.

Glaive: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
Damage: 2d4 + 7 ⇒ (2, 4) + 7 = 13

Where is the leader? Can't see him on the map? Did Gelgish get an AoO on the singer?

Ulrich grabs his polearm then stands, defiantly with the fatigue apparently washed away, then steps 5' to the south.

I believe the leader gets an AoO...

Not sure if Ulrich has a turn now or not... Or if the leader survived before taking an action.

Unfortunately, I don't think the map favors a withdrawal, and Ulrich (at least) wouldn't leave Chavana behind which means he's likely standing and fighting until the end anyhow.

Perhaps our luck will change, otherwise I'm glad everyone is on board with moving forward and hope our GM is as well.

Ulrich collapses in laughter, far different than that which often accompanies his rages as it lacks the focused intensity he normally displays. He is on the ground doing nothing but laughing as the Goblins make their move...

I don't think we're giving up on the group... but the luck we're having against powerful foes is not looking to keep. With our priestess down, Ulrich out of rages, we're just grinding it out... we'll see if our luck turns.

If we do go down, I want to keep the game going. Sandpoint can send out a "rescue party" to see what our fate was, and I for one want to keep this group of players and GM together even if we have a TPK.

Failed will save likely either Cause Fear, Laughter, or Charm Person... any of those may make Gelgish's thoughts regarding picking new PC's likely.

We shall see.

Will Save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Uh oh...

Assuming that 13's miss the goblins:

Not wanting to switch weapons but unable to reach the foes he wants to attack, the bear steps back a bit to bring his polearm to bare. Breathing heavily, he swings at the goblin in front of Gelgish.

Guisarm: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Damage: 2d4 + 7 ⇒ (2, 4) + 7 = 13

If the goblin in front of him falls to arrows, then the above roll would instead be at the leader as Ulrich wearily advances 5'

Wow... our luck is definitely on a downturn. That may be decisive in this fight as well.

I think our lack of offensive/arcane spell power is showing in these encounters. A couple of sleeps or color sprays and we'd be walking easy through a lot of this.

I also thought our draw-out tactics would result in more skirmishing rather than an all out assault with their biggest guys. Miscalculation on my part.

Still fatigued, Ulrich slashes toward the goblin leader as he goes by, but he stumbles slightly while avoiding the goblins in front of him missing badly. (AoO)

AoO Glaive: 1d20 + 6 - 1 - 1 ⇒ (1) + 6 - 1 - 1 = 5
Damage: 2d4 + 7 ⇒ (2, 3) + 7 = 12

@GM Ulrich will wait for his action until he sees the results of some of the other actions, as he can't hit the leader from where he is.

Exchausted, but gritting his teeth with effort, the Bear swings his polearm at the leader riding the lizard. He grunts, [b]"Drop the leader first if you can..."

1d20 + 6 - 1 - 1 - 0 ⇒ (20) + 6 - 1 - 1 - 0 = 24
Damage: 2d4 + 7 ⇒ (2, 2) + 7 = 11

Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Crit Damage: 4d4 + 14 ⇒ (4, 4, 1, 4) + 14 = 27

Adjusted AC with Fatigue is 18. However, I noticed looking back that we are forgetting my DR again. By my count I should have three HP back. Also, can't wait to get some real armor :-P

The Bear roars again, laughter fading as he tries to finish the goblin commando with an overhead chop. He seems to be deflating a bit as he steps back to fight beside his friends.

Guisarm: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
Damage: 2d4 + 10 ⇒ (2, 3) + 10 = 15

Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Crit Damage: 4d4 + 20 ⇒ (4, 2, 3, 4) + 20 = 33

This is his last round of rage. Starting at the begining of his next turn, Ulrich will be fatigued for two turns.

Note:Adjusted AC = 19 if two foes threaten him.

Ulrich swings at the commando goblin as the goblin moves into position. At the same time he shouts, Fall back five feet!

AoOGuisarm: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
Damage: 2d4 + 10 ⇒ (3, 2) + 10 = 15

Adjusted Ulrich's position slightly to wear I intended, hoping to take advantage of an AoO as they get into position.

Darpan, you need to move your icon back.

The bear growls fierclely, unleashing a fierce chop at his foe before withdrawing back towards his allies. His eerie laughter burst forward a bit, before he re-contains himself.

Guisarm: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Damage: 2d4 + 10 ⇒ (4, 3) + 10 = 17

One round of rage used, one left. Hope we didn't bite off more than we can chew...

Ulrich will continue to drop behind Darpan so that he is fully covering the retreat.

The Bear seems to be concentrating hard on the battle, not letting his rage take him. Move, quickly! he shouts to his companions amid this odd concentration. However, once a goblin steps forward the Bear lets out a growling laugh, swinging at the goblin. He then holds position as to allow his companions to back away to a better position.

Delay action to behind the enemies. Rage when taking an Attack of Opportunity, holding for the most wounded one to move into range (assuming they advance). Normal Attack with Rage +4 Str, Power Attack, Combat Expertise for any AoO he earns.

AoO Guisarm: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Damage: 2d4 + 10 ⇒ (1, 2) + 10 = 13

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

We need to move to a larger area where we aren't crouching/squeezed.

The Bear backs up and readies his pole arm to prepare to strike anyone who approaches.

"Continue the withdrawal..."

Good point.

Retcon:

After stating his desire to fall back, the Bear stands up and hurls a javelin at one of the goblin dogs. He then readies his polearm to cover the group's retreat.

Javelin: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7