Remaining within range of Rhen's spell, Feldspar nevertheless steps to the front next to Thoradin and readies his Dorn Dergar. "Their blood shall drench this ground, eh lads?"
Thoradin readys his Warhammer,stepts closer to Rahkeg, and says a Small prayer to Torag..
"Torag, I request your aid! May our shields be strong, and our Hammer's strike true!"
I ready my Warhammer and shield, Fastening the weapon cord around my wrist, incase I need to drop my hammer.
Ceiling is roughly 15 feet high, 20 feet wide. About 60 feet from your current location the tunnel veers to the left, out of site.
Ceiling is roughly 15 feet high, 20 feet wide. About 60 feet from your current location the tunnel veers to the left, out of site.
Round 2 Action
Rahkeg will cast Haste upon his allies and himself- no one can be further than 30 feet apart if everyones in the invisibility sphere so I can get everyone.
The transmuted creatures move and act more quickly than normal. This extra speed has several effects.
When making a full attack action, a hasted creature may make one extra attack with any weapon he is holding. The attack is made using the creature's full base attack bonus, plus any modifiers appropriate to the situation. (This effect is not cumulative with similar effects, such as that provided by a speed weapon, nor does it actually grant an extra action, so you can't use it to cast a second spell or otherwise take an extra action in the round.)
A hasted creature gains a +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves. Any condition that makes you lose your Dexterity bonus to Armor Class (if any) also makes you lose dodge bonuses.
All of the hasted creature's modes of movement (including land movement, burrow, climb, fly, and swim) increase by 30 feet, to a maximum of twice the subject's normal speed using that form of movement. This increase counts as an enhancement bonus, and it affects the creature's jumping distance as normal for increased speed. Multiple haste effects don't stack. Haste dispels and counters slow.
Around the corner, the first wave of attackers come, Duergar for sure, but they are much larger than expected, almost twice their normal size.
They all charge towards you and make it to within 15-20 feet of the party.
Now that they have closed the gap, it is your turn.
Round 3 Action
Heh, we can match them for size surely eh Feldspar... Rahkeg mutters as he shifts position behind the warrior, laying a hand on the fighter's shoulder as Feldspar becomes the size of an Ogre.
Invigorated by the sudden strength coursing through his body, Feldspar bares his teeth at the larger Duergar and growls. "Come on then, ye bastards! By Torag's might I await ye!"
Concentrating on one of the closer Deurgar, Elyk reached out with a hand before yanking it back towards him, invoking Torag's divine power to wrench the magic from the evil creature.
As a swift action, Rhen imbues his crossbow with the Bane ability (Dwarf)(Round 1 of 6) and shoots 2 lightning charged bolts into a fresh Duergar. "Have at thee dark dwarf scum!" He then takes a 5' step back.
Taking aim, Durgrin fires at the first Duerger he sees. He then quickly draws his thin blade.
The first wave of attackers falls before the might of our band of intrepid dwarven warriors. Feldspar wades in begins pummeling the foul Duergar with his ball and chain. By the time the realize they are doomed and begin trying to get away it's too late and three of them have been slain.
Two others realizing the err of their ways turn to flee, but catch a bolt in the back each. The bolts, being the bane of Duergar, send pulses of electricity into the wounds traveling through the blood and stopping the Duergar's hearts.
Just then, three more round the corner (the first wave having already been decimated.) Seeing their fallen allies, they yell back. "Fall back, let'em come to us."
Just as he says that, Duergin's bolt catches the Duergar in the chest sending him reeling.
You have 1 round to take shots at the two fleeing Duergar. Also you have two rounds to finish of the one who has a bolt in him. The rest sound like they are retreating.
A small edit, but two of them are adjacent to each other and those two are 10 feet behind the injured one.
Round 4 Action
Taking a step back to keep pace with Rhen, Rahkeg quickly lays a hand on the Inquisitor,quickening his co-ordination and reactions...
Lifting his weapon, still dripping with gore, Feldspar roared and moved forward to strike at the retreating Duergar.
Rhen keeps the Bane ability on his crossbow (Dwarf)(Round 2 of 6) and shoots 2 lightning charged bolts into the Duergar in the rear, one at each.
In a matter of about 10 seconds there are 8 dead Duergar on the ground. The others have retreated, to where you are not sure. They Duergar were carrying little of value aside from their mundane equipment, although if the bodies are looted a total of 86gp 137sp and 316cp can be found. You can try to chase them down, or proceed on your route as before.
"The be knowin' we're here now. We either hurry along or make sure they don't get reinforcements ta be bringin' against us." Durgrin says as he pokes at a Duerger with his blade to make sure it's dead.
"I need to know, so I can scout the right way. Trackin' or not.."
There may be even more of them. We should leave no prisoners. Rahkeg says coldly.
"Agreed, let's kill as many as possible!" Rhen dismisses the Bane ability (4 round left today) and loads 3 new bolts into the crossbow case, as he follows.
"The battle has only just awoken me lust for Duerger blood. If there be more to spill, let it be now. Ta' Dark Road will echo with their death screams a warning for all others who dare to cross our path!"
Feldspar, teeth still bared, lifted his weapon and continued after the fleeing enemy in steady, long strides.
" HA ha ha! what a nice warm-up, these cowardly duerger are no match for the Might of Torag!"
"Press on lads, don't give 'em a moment to rest!"
Pressing the assault, our intrepid adventurers are able to drop a few more stragglers during the course of about a quarter mile chase through the underground tunnels. As your round the last corner, you see the last Duergar run into a room and begin hearing then seeing a massive metal door close. You then hear the booming voice of a Duergar behind the wall. "Hehehe, this'll teachum! Loose the Hounds... go get'em boys!"
You hear metal grating against stone and all of a sudden the baying of hounds fills the cavern as at least a dozen mutated hounds begin charging down the tunnel towards you.
Perception and Knowledge: Dungeoneering checks.
DC 15 Perception:
DC 20 Dungeoneering: (only if you got the Perception check)
The dogs are running very fast and are currently 50ft away.
Hrmph, they don't look very friendly do they...
EDIT:
Feldspar stands his ground, his Dorn Dergar held at the ready. "Aye, they're a nasty lot but their blood will spill just as quickly."
Thoradin steps up, and calls out to Torag in a prayer of battle
" Torag! We request your aid! In your name we judge these eil-blight on land that is rightfully ours!"
Standard action, i use my Power of Faith ability, which is in my profile. a Nimbus of light w/ a 30ft radius speads form me, All allies in this area (including the warrior of the holy light) receive a +1 morale bonus to AC and on attack rolls, damage rolls, and saving throws against fear
as long as they remain in the area of light. This power lasts
for 1 minute.
Upon the Finish of the prayer, Torag's presence can be felt amoung the group, Bolstering everyone moral
Three minutes have passed.
The dimensions are 10ft' by 20ft, and the huge door is to the right side, it's about 20ft by 20ft.
Now placing a hand upon his brother's shoulder, Elyk channels the power of Torag's might into him. "Take this blessing brother, for Torag!"
Thoradin receives a +3 sacred bonus on attack rolls, skill checks, ability checks, and saving throws for his next round.
Round 1 Action-
Raising his ring into the air, Rahkeg concentrates intensely and calls forth another Haste spell.
Round 1:
Rhen thanks Rahkeg for the Haste, walks up the wall to the ceiling with his slippers, pronounces his judgment of Destruction on the dogs as a swift action, and shoots one of them with his crossbow. "Have at thee, ye mangy poodles!"
The lead hound takes a a crossbow bolt to the chest, it yelps as it roll head over heels, but miraculously stands back up and continues approaching in stride.
Feldspar stands his ground, the large steel ball of his weapon whirling in his grip as the dogs come on.
(if necessary):
1d20 + 2Feldspar stands his ground, the large steel ball of his weapon whirling in his grip as the dogs come on.
1d20 + 14
2d8 + 171d20 + 14
2d8 + 17(if necessary): 1d20 + 14
2d8 + 17
Durgrin snaps his crossbow up and fires at one of the strange canines.
The party feels the warmth of Torag, surrounding them, guiding their hands in battle.
Feldspar wades into battle, his ball and chain swinging. He catches one hound in the side before the ball swung around crushing its skull. With a deft strike he is able to get a solid hit into another hound before they are on him.
Rhen's bolt plunges into the chest of the hound that was struck by Rhen's bolt, the hound continues to come on, oblivious to the damage.
Three dogs bear down on Feldspar attempting to bring him to the ground.
Attack: +2 from Charge
Damage:
Trip vs. CMD
Attack:
Damage:
Trip vs. CMD
Attack:
Damage:
Trip vs. CMD
The next line of hounds jump over and around the first, but are unable to reach anyone else.
Feldspar managed to twist his large form away from the teeth of the three hounds and hold steady against the crash of their bodies into his. He adjusted his grip on his weapon and struck again. "Eat this, ye basterds!"
Round 2
Rhen shoots the same dog again.
Round 2 Action-
Rahkeg backs away directly behind Thoradin for protection, and begins casting quickly, touching Thoradin on the shoulder and watching with satisfaction as the Paladin's skin hardens.
"Ha, ye dogs aren't so tough, are they dark ones?" Durgrin taunts the duergar as he reloads and fires his crossbow, taking a step back for a better shot.
With a Roar, Thoradin joins the battle
I step up and attack the Closest Dog, going for the one that Feldspar already hit, if i can
atk (11 base, +1 haste, +1 nimbus, +3 touch of good)
dmg (+1 moral bonus from nimbus)
Reaching out to Feldspar, Elyk channels another Touch of Good into his comrade.
The Dwarven band, reveling in slaying the foul beasts the Duergar throw at them, continues to slay hound after hound. Two more of the creatures fall under Feldspar's assault, one falls to Rhen, and another previously injured hound falls to the combined efforts of Thoradin and Durgrin.
The last few hounds, realizing their plight, turn and high tail it back down the cavernous tunnels, completely avoiding the Duergar who released them. (Feel free to fire at the fleeing hounds or let them go.)
A few crossbow bolts fly through slits in the massive iron door to your right. While they are flying harmless around you, it might be a good idea to move on. Unless of course you are trying to enter.
For the mixed encounter, and getting up to speed, and being patient with my absence, as well as some superb roleplaying (which will net you a lot of xp.) I award all six of you 2500xp.
Great job!.