Kobolds and Toads - Round 3
Rall: Initiative - 22
Bowen: Initiative - 18
Arla: Initiative - 16
Kobolds: Initiative - 7
Chloe: Initiative - 6
"Ewww..." Chloe frowns with disgust at the slimy floor. Unable to see a quick (or reliable) way to her companions, she focuses instead on trying to keep the kobolds occupied with a bit of fey magic.
She then tries to move as slowly as possible to keep her footing so she can join them.
As Arla reaches the ground, it quickly becomes apparent to her just how slippery the floor is. With some care, both she and Ash manage to keep their footing on the slime as they move forward to assist the rest of the group. As she sees the huge frog-like creature savagely bite Bowen, the druid realises that the ranger may need some help, and attempts to attack the kobold and his mount.
Reflex saves for Arla and Ash: 1d20+2 = 21, 1d20+5 = 23
Balance check: 1d20+2 = 22, Attack on kobold: 1d20+2 = 3
Balance check: 1d20+2 = 19, Attack on frog: 1d20+3 = 13, Damage: 1d6+3 = 5
Rall swoons. Fort: 1d20=6
Growling Bowen pulls the battleaxe free from it hangar and smashes it into the head of the frog that bit him.
Dizzy and confused, Rall attacks the nearest fanged toad creature with his longsword.
Rall's sword does not penetrate the toad's hide.
Bowen on the other hand, brings his axe blade down on the other toad's head and cracks it open.
The kobold on the felled mount manages to avoid having his foot caught by the suddenly limp body he sits astride as it rolls.
Ash meanwhile darts in and rips open the slimy throat, ensuring the monstrous fanged toad will never recover from its wound.
Arla fails to hit the kobold on the dead toad.
Attack against Bowen: (1d20+4=16)
Damage: (1d3=3)
Spear attack against Rall: (1d20+4=11)
Bite attack against Rall: (1d20+4=6)
Bowen is stabbed by the kobold on the dead toad, who following his attack, manages roll off the toad to his feet.
Rall on the other hand keeps well away from the sharp spear and teeth seeking his life.
The kobold attacking Rall is dazed.
Kobolds and Toads - Round 4
Rall: Initiative - 22
Bowen: Initiative - 18
Arla: Initiative - 16
Kobolds: Initiative - 7
Chloe: Initiative - 6
Rall is still reeling from the venom in his bloodstream. He slashes out with his blade and hopes he doesn't hit anyone he knows.
Bowen suffers no ill effects from the poison. It's his go as well.
"By the Moonflower's grace, bless us, Desna and strengthen us against this threat!" Chloe calls out.
Bowen is more then happy to trade blows with the kobold that stabbed him.
The sudden bout of exertion sends Rall swooning again.
"Maybe I should sit down," says Rall backing up towards the cauldron.
Rall misses the kobold but fortunately for him it is dazed and not going to attack just yet.
Bowen's axe finishes the other kobold in one fell swoop, sending him to the ground.
With the death of the kobold that was attacking Bowen, Arla now attempts to jab at the toad-like creature attacking Rall. She calls to Ash to assist, her companion also moving to attack.
Arla's Attack: 1d20+2 = 10, Damage: 1d8+1 = 5
Ash's Attack: 1d20+3 = 5, Damage: 1d6+3 = 9
Arla and Ash rush to aid the deputy, but they do little more than attract the toad's attention, giving Rall a respite from attacks.
Toad Attack: (1d20+4=16)
Damage: (1d6+2=6)
The toad manages to get its fangs at least partially into Arla but, blessedly, a fraction of a second later, Chloe unleashes positive energy into the room, and most of that damage is healed.
Kobolds and Toads - Round 5
Rall: Initiative - 22
Bowen: Initiative - 18
Arla: Initiative - 16
Kobolds: Initiative - 7
Chloe: Initiative - 6
Rall again aims for a toad if possible and a kobold if not.
Rall strikes the slimy toad with his weapon.
Only about fifteen or twenty feet.
Bowen tries to help Rall and flank the kobold riding frog and swings his axe into the slimy creature.
Bowen moves around the edge of the wall, behind the toad and attacks it. He does provide flanking for Rall.
Arla jerks back from the toad, grimacing with pain as the creature's fangs find their target. Fortunately, Chloe's channel washes over them all a brief moment later, closing up the new wounds almost as soon as they were inflicted.
Grimly, the druid launches back into a new attack on the toad, Ash attempting to sink his teeth into the slimy creature also.
Arla's attack: 1d20+2 = 18, Damage: 1d8+1 = 4
Ash's attack: 1d20+3 = 12, Damage 1d6+3 =9
The toad is seriously wounded but still energitic enough to make an attack.
Toad attacks Arla: (1d20+4=20)
Damage: (1d6+2=8)
It's huge teeth lash out savagely at Arla.
The kobold meanwhile, seeing that he is surrounded, tries to get the toad to move away from the combat, even as he lashes out at Rall with his spear.
Spear attack at Rall: (1d20+4=20)
Damage: (1d3=3)
Ride Check: (1d20+5=12)
The fanged toad monstrosity actually hops sideways, landing on the wall, where it sticks, on edge, the kobold apparently held on to its back by the slime on the creature's skin.
Assuming the rider controls the toad, Chloe decides to try and confound the kobold so he can't coordinate their attacks.
The kobold resists the spell this time and Rall subsequently misses the toad, perhaps distracted by its leap.
Kobolds and Toads - Round 6
Rall: Initiative - 22
Bowen: Initiative - 18
Arla: Initiative - 16
Kobolds: Initiative - 7
Chloe: Initiative - 6
The toad looks to be on its last legs, so to speak.
Once again Bowen attempts to swing the axe into the slimey frog.
Moving alongside Arla and Ash, Chloe hopes to present another target to the toad-mounted kobold in the hopes of spelling them. Even as the combat rages, she once again raises her hand to call upon Desna's aid.
Rall is unable to get a grip on what is happening around him. The concept of toad riding kobolds still isn't registering.
1d20+5=13, 1d8+2=6; I added the 2 in for flanking after the roll. Whoops.
Arla stumbles back from the toad, before trying to attack the toad again. Her movements are almost frantic, and her spear goes wide of the mark. Ash darts in to attack to creature also, growling savagely.
Arla's attack: 1d20+2=8, Damage: 1d8+1=8
Ash's attack: 1d20+3=17, Damage: 1d6+3=4
Ash darts in and rips out the slimy neck of the toad. The taste will probably be with the poor dog for weeks.
The kobold falls with the toad, unable to pull himself free from the slime covered back in time. Consequently he does not attack this round.
Chloe's positive energy then once more washes over the combatants.
Kobolds and Toads - Round 7
Rall: Initiative - 22
Bowen: Initiative - 18
Arla: Initiative - 16
Kobold: Initiative - 7
Chloe: Initiative - 6
Rall is seriously contemplating giving up and going home.
'We got most of the children, right? I mean, nobody's perfect. First time out and all that.'
Bowen almost ready to give in with Rall lets all his frustration out on the kobold left standing.
With a savage swing, Bowen cleaves his ax through the remaining kobold, ending the fight.
Everything is suddenly quiet, a stark contrast to the noise of violence that only seconds before had filled the chambers.
"Is everyone okay?" Chloe asks as she surveys the damage. "What vile, slimy...toads!" she remarks, "I don't remember seeing those before. They must use those things to patrol. Yuck!"
Bowen nearly collapses from the burst of energy he expended in the battle but rememebers he turns to Rall, "Are you okay my friend?"
Bowen nearly collapses from the burst of energy he expended in the battle but rememebers he turns to Rall, "Are you okay my friend?"
"Otay? Ndot so buch ndo. I ca't peel by lips," says Rall as the poison begins to make his mouth go numb.