GM KoolKobold’s Rise of the Runelords (PF1)

[GM KoolKobold]

Larry swings hard and beheads the goblin who cut him in the leg. The other goblin cackles, seeing Dagny run in, and dodges her attack, only to get caught in the attacks from Darius and Wyssal. He’s in horrible shape but refuses to give up or run.

Only one goblin left, you’re up Tomodai!

[Tomodai]

Hit Goblin in Melee: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (7) - 1 = 6

The the short Goblin in melee with two others he tries to place the difficult shot so it does not hit the other two. While he succeeds at missing those other two, he also misses the Goblin as well.

OCC: Sorry folks physical combat is not his forte but he is trying.

[Lawrence Hastings]

If there is a goblin left in range?:

Larry spins and recklessly attacks the last goblin....

Power attack with Furious Focus. 2-handed: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 5 + 1 = 18
damage if that hits?: 1d8 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 1 = 12

AC 18

[GM KoolKobold]

Goblin Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
Goblin Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

The last goblin around manages to cut into Lawrence’s flank, but the warrior does the same, and literally slices the last goblin in half.

All goblins here are dead!

After the third goblin falls, you can see that there is chaos everywhere. Goblins running around with torches, trying to set buildings and people and animals on fire, some killing themselves or each other by mistake, one goblin on fire runs pass Wyssal. Suddenly, a boom is heard from the north 15 feet from Darius.

Looking in that direction you see three goblins with torches lighting up the fuel for the bonfire later tonight. Behind them is another goblin, weilding a whip and singing a scratchy goblin song.

DM Only:

Darius Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Tomodai Initiative: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
Lawrence Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Wyssal Initiative: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Dagny Initiative: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13
Goblin Initiative 1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Goblin Initiative 2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Goblin Initiative 3: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Goblin Warchanter Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Initiative Order
Wyssal
Goblin 3
Goblin 1
Goblin 2
Tomodai
Dagny
Goblin Warchanter
Lawrence
Darius

Wyssal you’re up!

[Wyssal Freeling]

Wyssal is very confused. From what she knows of goblins, they're acting very out of character. It doesn't seem the time for starting discussions though, so she moves toward the new batch of goblins. Her intent is not to actually get closer to the little creeps, but to get a better look at what they're doing and because having Larry and Darius between herself and them seems safer.

"Why are they being so weird? Why are they burning absolutely everything?" she asks rhetorically. Then, she points to the closest ones.

"Look! They're setting all the fuel in fire! They have to be stopped before the whole town burns down!"

A nightmare vision of her beehive, smashed and burning with bees dropping to the ground as they fly out wings on fire, flashes through her head.

Move 10' to new location on the map. Standard action to restart Inspire Courage (+1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls). I'm counting her comments as the Inspire Courage trigger.

[Lawrence Hastings]

Larry stands over the body or the last dead goblin, bleeding rather badly from two wounds. "That's what you get for.... Ah. You're dead anyway!"

He looks around hearing the chaos.

I'll wait for my turn before posting actions.

[Tomodai]

Tomo looks over at the new group of Goblins and takes a shot at the Goblin that appears to be in the back and not necessarily a run of the mill Goblin.

Attack Goblin: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Damage Goblin: 1d8 ⇒ 3

[GM KoolKobold]

The three goblins all run straight towards the group, swinging their torches at the three targets!

Goblin 1 @ Lawrence: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (7) - 1 = 6
Goblin 2 @ Darius: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (20) - 1 = 19
Goblin 3 @ Wyssal: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (12) - 1 = 11

Goblin 2 Crit Confirm: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (14) - 1 = 13

Goblin 1 Damage: 1d2 + 1 + 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + (1) + 1 = 4
Goblin 2 Damage: 1d2 + 1 + 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + (4) + 1 = 7
Goblin 3 Damage: 1d2 + 1 + 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + (2) + 1 = 6

Goblin 2 Damage if Confirmed Crit: 1d2 + 1 + 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + (4) + 1 = 8

The first goblin’s torch bounces off Lawrence’s armor, while Wyssal manages to step back enough to just feel the flame’s heat on her face. Darius isn’t so lucky, and gets hit in the face with the torch.

The warchanter laughs at Darius’s misfortune but gets hit in the side bu an arrow, causing her to shriek for a second.

Initiative Order]
Wyssal
Goblins 1-3
Tomodai
[b]Dagny
Goblin Warchanter
Lawrence
Darius

Your turn Dagny!

[Dagny Lyght]

"Fire is not a plaything, it is a tool to be respected"Dagny says as she steps forward and seeing the other heroes who stood up to help.

She moves towards Lawrence and the group. There she presents her holy symbol and cries out. "By the Merciful Light of the Shining One, grant me power to mend the flesh of my Allies"

[b]Channel Energy excluding the goblin

Channel: 1d6 ⇒ 6

[GM KoolKobold]

The warchanter glares at Lawrence, pointe a finger at him and makes a random noise.

Lawrence, succeed a Will DC or else fall prone for your next level.

Spellcraft DC 16:

You realize that the warchanter casted hideous laughter, a spell that causes intense, uncontrollable laughter to the target.

Initiative Order
Wyssal
Goblins 1-3
Tomodai
Dagny
Goblin Warchanter
Lawrence
Darius

Lawrence, Darius, then Wyssal is up!

[Wyssal Freeling]

Wyssal's heart is thumping hard in her chest now. The goblins came upon them very quickly, and suddenly they're about as surrounded as four can be by three. She carefully repositions around the goblin that tried to burn her and strikes at it with her bladed scarf.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 1 = 14

Damage: 1d6 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 + 1 = 3

5' step and standard action to attack. Inspire Courage maintained by Lingering Performance.

[Lawrence Hastings]

As the goblins rush the group Larry draws back with his sword and....

Will Save?: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

falls to the ground roaring with laughter!

[Darius Deverin]

His face singed, Darius finds himself surrounded. With the ladies to his south, the paladin focuses his attack on the goblin to his north, inspired by Wyssal's song.

Rapier, Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 3 + 1 = 23
Confirming: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 1 = 11
Dmg.: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 1 = 7

[Tomodai]

Spell Craft: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

[Wyssal Freeling]

Oh! I forgot to incude the +2 bonus for flanking on Wyssal's last attack. The total should be 16 rather than 14.

[GM KoolKobold]

Darius pierces the heart of the goblin who burned him, and the one that attacked Wyssal gets scratched at but is still standing.

Goblin 1 @ Lawrence: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (11) - 1 = 10
Goblin 3 @ Wyssal: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (18) - 1 = 17

Goblin 1: 1d2 + 1 + 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + (4) + 1 = 8
Goblin 3: 1d2 + 1 + 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + (2) + 1 = 6

Goblin 1 Reflex: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Goblin 3 Reflex: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

The goblin attacking Wyssal whiffs her attack, and the goblin tries to set Lawrence on fire, but dramatically trips and sends the torch flying. The one who attacked Wyssal managed to hold onto their torch and called the other one a strange word.

Anyone who understands Goblin or Lingustics DC 15:

You know the goblin called his brother in arm an idiot of epic proportions.

Initiative Order
Wyssal
Goblins 1 & 3
Tomodai
Dagny
Goblin Warchanter
Lawrence
Darius

Tomodai and Dagny are next!

[Tomodai]

Tomo takes another shot at the Goblin warchanter with his bow and hopes to perhaps disrupt any more of its spell casting efforts. However, the arrow flies high over the Goblin's head and Tomo curses at himself for such an unacceptable use of his skill.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 8

OCC: Okay curious I hit and did damage to the warchanter last round and it cast a spell but did not seem to need to make a concentration roll. I thought if you took damage in a round that you are casting a spell you had to make a concentration check?

[GM KoolKobold]

I had no idea that was a thing. I’ll keep it in mind from now on.

[Dagny Lyght]

Dagny will move forward and stab at the goblin on the ground as well as pur herself between other attacks to the downed Lawrence.

Stab: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 2 + 1 = 14
Dmg: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

[Lawrence Hastings]

Not sure, but doesn't the attack have to hit while the caster is casting the spell? Tomo's arrow attack was before the warchanter's spell. I always thought that was why attackers using bows would delay their attack specifically to interrupt the caster. ??

[GM KoolKobold]

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

The goblin warchanter patches up her wound, though not as much as she would like.

Initiative Order
Wyssal
Goblins 1-3
Tomodai
Dagny
Goblin Warchanter
Lawrence
Darius

Wyssal, Lawrence and Darius are up next!

[Darius Deverin]

Darius pivots on his heal and stabs the flanked goblin with Wyssal

Rapier, Inspire Courage, Flanking: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 3 + 1 + 2 = 21
Dmg.: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 1 = 7

[Tomodai]

OCC: Yeah Lawerence that works in online of FtF but in PbP from my experience that is coordinated by the GM as that speeds up the combat.[/b]

[Lawrence Hastings]

Annoyed at failing against the magic ofa goblin Larry stands Provoking the AoO.... and attacks the goblin beside hm.

Attack, Power attack with Furious Focus: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
damage if that hits?: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

AC 18

[Wyssal Freeling]

I'm going to bet Darius has taken care of the goblin between him and Wyssal. If that's not the case she'll stay where she is intsead.

Wyssal slips around the far side of Larry and flicks her scarf at the goblin in front of him.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10

Damage: 1d6 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 + 1 = 2

Move 20' to new location shown on map. Standard action to attack. Lingering Performance continues Inspire Courage.

[GM KoolKobold]

Lucky for you, Lawrence, that goblin doesn’t have a weapon

Darius pierces the only armed goblin in the heart. After taking another hit, the armless goblin panics and runs for it, dodging Lawrence’s blade but getting nicked by Wyssal’s scarf. provoking AoO for Dagny, Lawrence and Wyssal

Initiative Order
Wyssal
Goblin 1
Tomodai
Dagny
Goblin Warchanter
Lawrence
Darius

Lawrence and Dagny are up. Both of them and Wyssal can make an AoO

[Wyssal Freeling]

Wyssal pulls her scarf back in and then flicks it out again at the goblin as he starts to run.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 3 + 1 = 15

Damage: 1d6 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) - 1 + 1 = 6

[Lawrence Hastings]

AoO

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Damage if that hits?: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 = 8

Crit?: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 Nope!

[GM KoolKobold]

Wyssal barely misses, but Lawrence takes the goblin by surprise and swiftly beheads him. Now all that’s left is the warchanter.

Now it’s Dagny and Tomodai’s turn proper

[Tomodai]

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 6

Tomo takes another shot at the warchanter and again misses.

[Dagny Lyght]

Dagny moves forward and holding her scimitar point first at the goblin, calls upon the divine blessing of Sarenrae to build up fire shape it into a bolt and using her will to fire it at the goblin.

Ranged Touch: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16
Fire: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

[GM KoolKobold]

The warchanter laughs at Tomodai’s whiff, but then gets hit directly by a bolt of fire from Dagny. She stumbles backwards into the raging fire behind her, in which she shrieks ear splitting screams that slowly die down into the crackles of the flame.

Combat over!

All around you can see that the situation is getting resolved, even as the goblins are still fighting. Most dead on the streets are goblins, although an unfortunate few townsfolk lay unmoving. You can hear the echos of the town guard shouting commands mixed in with panicked and stress shrills of goblins getting cornered or outnumbered.

Time to do a little RP for everyone to properly take in everything

[Tomodai]

With the last immediate Goblin down he looks at those that had just significantly helped to make sure they were okay and then in his higher perch looked about to see if there were an indications of any more Goblins that needed to be dispatched before they could do any more harm.

If he sees anything he would of course bring the others attention to that locale, otherwise he would maintain his overwatch position unless something occurred elsewhere that required him to move off of it.

[Lawrence Hastings]

Larry rushes over to the fire where the spell casting goblin is dying. He holds up his sword but then stops. "You're already dead or I'd chop you in half! That was embarrassing!"

He looks around and sees that the fight seems to be over so he wipes his sword and sheaths it. "Well. I guess we should look around and see if we can help out. The goblin bodies need to be disposed of, and.... Well. There's gotta be other stuff." He looks over to Darius, then in the general direction of the Rusty Dragon.

[Dagny Lyght]

"Oh Blessed be the light! I did it!" She says with joy as she then sets her shield back on her back and takes out a small cloth to clean her Scimitar.

" Are you okay,do you require healing?" Dagny asks as she looks to Lawrence.

[Darius Deverin]

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Knowledge (religion): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Looking down at the symbol of the Dawnflower on the young woman's chest, the iridescent-eyed swordsman breathed, "I do, Sarenite. But not as badly as others. I do not possess the means of healing just yet. Save those who can still be saved."

[Lawrence Hastings]

Larry hears Dagny's question and checks the minor pains. He hesitates until Darius answers, then adds. "Yah. Darius is right. Just a scratch. I'm sure there's plenty hurt much worse. Let's check around for who else needs help. You did some channeling just a bit ago, right? That really helped."

"Did we introduce ourselves yet? I'm Larry, that's Darius, Tomo and Wyssal."

[Dagny Lyght]

Dagny stood only about 5 feet in height, with icy blue eyes peering out under a slightly oversized helmet. Her gear though travel worn was in good repair, though a few of her weapons were clearly scavenged from goblins as they had that distinct goblin craftsmanship.

"Dagny Lyght. yes, triage and apply magic where needed" She says the latter half almost as if reciting it like a mantra.

" Then once done I can go back to looking for seasonings and spices" She smiled as she curtsied and began to look everyone over.

Heal: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

[GM KoolKobold]

Dagny can see that those who were wounded only suffered light scratches. Any other people around, however, are very dead.

Darius Deverin only:

You know of the few people who have died. One is Liliana, a waitress for the White Deer Inn; another was a dwarf named Jiohm Battlehorn, brother of Aesrick, the guildmaster of the Carpenter’s Guild. Worst of all, you notice through the burned face that the youngest victim-a 17 year old man-was Baralom Vinder, the youngest child, and only son, of Ven and Solsta Vinder, owners of the town’s General Store.

[Darius Deverin]

Darius takes off his coat and lays it over the upper body of Baralom Vinder. Taking a long ragged breath in, the shelynite paladin goes to deliver the horrible news to Vinders. Darius will stay with the General Store owners for as long as he needs.

[GM KoolKobold]

Before Darius heads to the cathedral, the party hears from the north, “HELP!!!”

[Dagny Lyght]

"COMING" Yelled back Dagny as she slips her shield back out and her scimitar. She then rushes heads north.

[Darius Deverin]

The paladin follows behind the intrepit cleric, rapier in hand.

[Lawrence Hastings]

Larry joins the group running to give aid to whoever called for help.

[Wyssal Freeling]

Wyssal runs along after the others, trying to keep up with their damnable long legs.

[Tomodai]

OCC: It is not clear which way is north on the map but I am going to assume it is to the right or behind the stage upon which Tomo is standing.

Hearing the cry for help, Tomo quickly moves in its direction while maintaining cover. Putting oneself in the open would be foolish at this point especially for him. As soon as he can ascertain the situation he will react accordingly.

OCC: Move towards the sound for help watching for more Goblins and preparing to do what is necessary upon arriving to a point where he can.

[GM KoolKobold]

As you turn a corner towards the northeastern wall, you see a man cowering behind some crates. You see a hunting dog give a yelp of pain as a large, mangey dog-like creature bites into its throat, with a goblin riding the creature skewering the poor dog with his blade. Three more goblins cheer and jump at the sight.

Initiating a surprise round.

GM Only:

Dagny Initiative: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16
Darius Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Lawrence Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
Tomodai Initiative: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
Wyssal Initiative: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

Surprise Round Initiative
Tomodai
Lawrence
Wyssal
Darius
Dagny

[Tomodai]

Seeing the situation and not seeming to have been noticed as of yet, Tomo begins summoning some creatures to help the situation before them confident that the others will give the Goblins something more pressing to concentrate upon.

OCC: Cast Summon Minor Monster (Celestial Compsognathus Dinosaur)
Summon: 1d3 ⇒ 3

[Lawrence Hastings]

Larry moves toward the group with his sword and shield drawn. He yells as he approaches, "More goblins ready to die! Well come meet my sword, or drop your weapons if you want to live!"

Surprise round only gives one action so this would not count as Intimidate.... And he didn't have a clear line of attack so could not charge.

I don't see a graphic for Tomodai on the map?

[Tomodai]

OCC: I moved my icon from the stage to an appropriate spot. Oh and GM I will need 3 Tiny critters to place next round.

Also is that a Goblin in our midst? Or is that a stand in for something else?