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Okay, we use the kitchen door to block the front entrance.

How about the kitchen door? Is everyone okay with that?

I don't suppose the door weighs 5 lb or less? Did we find any carpentry tools earlier?

I'm not sure what there is to work with, but Zordlon will try to fight the fire (pulling burning objects away from the door, smothering parts with sand or his cloak, etc).

This will probably be fatal, but...

Zordlon attempts to climb down the wall in order to fight the fire. I'll also make an Acrobatics check to try and reduce the damage from the inevitable fall.

Climb: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

How far up are we? I'm considering jumping down to try and fight the fire.

That's right! You better run!

I don't suppose they took their fire with them? What's the situation with the door?

Wait, forgot to confirm the crit.

Confirm crit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

And the dice have the last laugh. Zordlon only deals 2 acid damage to the target.

Zordlon isn't doing anything complicated. If Alcalde or Nibb drop Razogen first, he'll traget the closest goblin instead.

Zordlon squints at his tormentor, attempting to determine how many javelins he has left, before releasing another burst of magical energy.

Casting acid splash at Razogen.

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

Ranged touch: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

OH YEAH, see how I head-faked the dice roller? I learned that from Cooter.

Acid damage: 2d3 + 2 ⇒ (1, 1) + 2 = 4

#@$@ you, dice.

Zordlon delayed, so he should be at the bottom. :-P

Hooray for the easy way!

With his previous target crushed by a falling rock, Zordlon shifts his attention to the only enemy capable of reaching him (as far as he can tell).

Zordlon will cast magic missile at the creature that skewered him.

Magic missile: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

&#@$! you, dice, and your little ^@$*! too.

Alcalde and Nibb already went (dropped rock and healing Zordlon, respectively). Or are the enemies doing nothing? That's also acceptable. :-)

"Ah, my thanks! I admit I failed to notice their leader's armament when I first ventured out here."

Can a wizard cast while prone without having to make a check of some kind? I don't see anyrthing that says that he can't. Regardless of the answer, Zordlon will undelay. (Yeehah!)

Let's see, Zordlon can't move while prone and staggered, can't take a standard action without winding up the deathclock, and if he stands up and takes a 5' step towards Nibb (wherever she is), he'll be more of a target, since his AC will drop by 6.

Zordlon will delay.

But do you do anything? You're up! Why is the wizard the damage sponge?

Ouch! My spleen! I needed that!

Second verse, same as the first.

Zordlon presses the magical attack, then takes cover.

Casting acid splash again, same target.

Ranged touch: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Ah, that's the dice roller that we love to hate.

After that humiliating performance, Zordlon will drop prone, which should give him a +4 bonus to AC versus ranged attacks, and maybe a cover bonus due to being elevated.

Since Zordlon didn't notice any ranged weapons, he'll head out along the battlements. I placed his marker on the Shadowed Keep Ground Floor map, even though he's not on the ground floor.

Zordlon boldly moves through the door out onto the battlements, takes position near the closest goblin, and lets loose a blast of magical energy.

Zordlon casts acid splash at the nearest goblin.

Ranged touch: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
Acid damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Should've led with the crossbow.

I was under the impression that the dwarf left after regaining consciousness. Alcalde and Zordlon snipe while Rowbin, Nibb, and Scorl guard the door?

"Ah, yes, and excellent plan. The vermin will feel the full might of my magic as it rains down on their heads!"

Who's turn is it? I'm confused.

Zordlon took a crossbow from the first super-bandit. I don't know if anyone claimed the crossbow from W5. Zordlon can give you his, though. He's got a cantrip that he'll probably use anyway.

Are we waiting on anyone in particular?

"Ah, it seems we've attracted the attention of the resident goblins! I suggest we snipe at them from the wall." Zordlon prepares to follow his own advice.

Wow, tough crowd.

Okay, I couldn't really tell what that was, but if you squint at it just right it looks vaguely like a campfire. Can Zordlon not judge the distance? 30' is the magic number.

Ha! I made a funny!

The fire doesn't seem to be all that close to the door. Confused!

Can I tell what weapons they have? What's the range from the battlements to the nearest and farthest enemy?

I assume that the large, brutish figure is actually a medium, brutish figure. :-D

I'll go out on a limb and guess that Skorl, lacking opposable thumbs, won't be opening any doors and will probably delay, or at least won't do anything that would change Zordlon's action.

Zordlon opens the door to the battlements and carefully looks outside.

Just in case.

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Zordlon, the fragile wizard, won't open the door to look out, but if shouting isn't enough to rouse Alcalde, he'll vigorously prod him with his boot.

Is Reithic still with us?

"Ah, awaken, companions! I fear our presence here will no longer go uncontested!"

Does either door have a little window or peep hole or something?

Zordlon's delicately pointed ears perk up.

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

Right, spells cast in the eight hours before preparation can't be refreshed. Well, I'm picking the same spells I had previously. So did we rest 24 hours successfully? Greg, did Nibb lay some extra healing on Rowbin?

I just thought we were resting 32 hours, that's all.

Zordlon, Alcalde, and Nibb? In the evil cleric lady's room?

Just 24 hours? Doesn't that mean it's evening again?

I suppose it's foolish to sleep without a watch when we know there are goblins about, even if we are in a tower with a barred door. Zordlon can take first watch.

Zordlon was going to prepare identify, but since nothing needs identification, he'll prepare magic missle and burning hands again (assuming we survive until morning).

I think we all agreed to spend two nights holed up in the tower. Can we fast-forward to either the goblin attack or the morning after the second night, whichever comes first? We can lock the evil cleric lady (still unconscious and thoroughly bound) in the dungeon. With no weapons, spell components, or holy symbols, she shouldn't be much of a threat even if she wakes up and somehow gets loose.

FYI, looking at the rules for scrolls, it appears that deciphering the writing, either via read magic or a Spellcraft (not Linguistics) check, identifies the spell. Activating the spell is another matter, of course.

What track are we using?

Just an FYI, Zordlon couldn't afford any trail rations, so he'll be munching on whatever's in the kitchen (other than the dead half-orc).

Looking at the Heal skill, I think that Nibb can give us 2 HP of healing for overnight, then an additional 4 HP of healing for a full 24 hours of care. She can't care for herself, however. I'm pretty sure she'll need to make a second skill check in the morning to get the 24 hour care bonus. Even if she fails that check, Zordlon will be back to full without needing to resort to healing magic.

Zordlon moves us the stairs to try and see what's going on.

Presumably the view has gotten worse, if anything, so that's it.

These dice are the worst.

It would be better if you cheated more effectively.

Then Zordlon will indeed continue to delay.

I assume you meant to control Reithic the NPC, not Rowbin.
Can a character standing north of Reithic see the last bandit?

I don't believe that Zordlon has anything useful to contribute to a close combat encounter, but he will continue to provide moral support.

And wait. :-P

Zordlon is content to wait.

I was too amazed by the way you tricked the forum dice roller to comprehend any of the other text.

These guys are refreshingly wimpy.

Cooter didn't specify a target, so I'll let him do the honors of removing a bandit.

Did the 16 hit?

Brilliant! You baited the forum dice roller into burning a 1 on a (hopefully unnecessary) skill check! Great job!

I like that plan.

Zordlon moves next to the gnome and peers up the stairs. "Ah, I believe this is a job best suited for more our more pugnacious companions."

Zordlon is delaying until there's room on the stairs.

That's where the bad guys are. You and I still need to travel up some stairs to get there, though.