DM Harpwizard’s Heroes of Elsir Vale

[Iormel]

"How is it that you have guards of the town helping you out by loading crates from your barn into a wagon? This sounds like you are using town resources for your own purposes? How can you be so selfish to take advantage of the town guards when there are other elderly folk that could use their help? I'm am surprised that you are letting them do the heavy work for you. I thought you had more morale fiber, Fortkeep! If you were a decent sort you would dismiss them immediately!"

[Durgin Fortkeep]

"B...b....b..but I can't! They have an important j...j...job to do!"

[Iormel]

"Rubbish! All of the citizens have just as much need of the guards as you do. This is outrageous. If I am not mistaken, this situation is what I call Malagastorea!"

[Durgin Fortkeep]

Suddenly, Durgin Fortkeep places the ring on his finger and exclaims in a voice much more sure of himself than before.

"I will not have you telling me what to do, Iormel! Begone and don't bother me again! Go take care of your own house and I will see you when this battle is over! I just wonder who will still be standing in the end!"

Durgin draws his sword and approaches the two town guards who are loading up the wagon with the crates.

"There is no need for you to continue! Did you hear Iormel, from the town council? He wants you out of here helping the elderly! I will finish off the work with the wagon. I will even explain it to Captain Soranna. Now scram, before the horde comes in and crushes you! Go help somebody who really needs it!"

Intimidate 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

The two guards look at each other, shrug their shoulders and depart.

Once the guards leave, Durgin continues packing up the wagons himself with the crates from the barn.

[Iormel]

Bofus Perception DC 20:

A wicked smiles crosses the lips of Iormel as he seems very pleased with himself.

Iormel turns and leaves the Fortkeep farm, walking with the two guards and heads toward the ferry and the Elsir River.

[Othrek Hammerfist]

@Thordak
"• Moonday, Lamashan 1, 4710; 2 hours before noon; Hammerfist Hall •

You arrive at the Hammerfist hall and are greeted by Othrek Hammerfist himself. Seated around his great table are several gruff looking dwarf clan leaders who glare at you seriously!

"Mornin, Thordak, Son of Throtgar! Oi am pleased to see you again. Welcome, welcome. Hae a seat with us! Dae yae know the clan chiefs, Hardak, Thingol, Karbek, Kurin, and Glordek. Oi was just tellin 'em o' the recent news o' the attack o' the Red Hand. Oi was telling them what yae told me. Perhaps yer would care tae elaborate fer us? Yae know, tell first hand what yae saw! How big is the horde?!"

[Norro Wiston]

@Mantooth, Mutamba, and Tirion
•Sunday, Rova 30, 4710; 3 hours after noon •

Crossing the ferry and making your way through the town, you are met by Norro Wiston coming out of the old Toll House.

"Hello, my friends. Thank you again for all of your help. We are making progress, and think we will have the town evacuated by sundown. I cannot thank you enough for all you have done. So where will you go when you are finished here? I suspect your work will not be done until the horde reaches the walls of Brindol!"

[Tirion Jörðhár]

If I could have remained on Bofus' side of the river, I would have preferred that. In case something happened. I trust the halfling, but we all know that there is something seriously wrong. If I had my choice, I would have asked the Captain if we could hold up in the guard post.

[Bofus Beerswizzler]

Iormel wrote:

** spoiler omitted **

Iormel turns and leaves the Fortkeep farm, walking with the two guards and heads toward the ferry and the Elsir River.

perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21

Hmmm . . . stay here, or follow Ior-smell??

I'll stick around to see whether Durgin actually loads the crates, or gets "distracted"

[Thordak son of Throtgar]

Othrek Hammerfist wrote:

@Thordak

"• Moonday, Lamashan 1, 4710; 2 hours before noon; Hammerfist Hall •

You arrive at the Hammerfist hall and are greeted by Othrek Hammerfist himself. Seated around his great table are several gruff looking dwarf clan leaders who glare at you seriously!

"Mornin, Thordak, Son of Throtgar! Oi am pleased to see you again. Welcome, welcome. Hae a seat with us! Dae yae know the clan chiefs, Hardak, Thingol, Karbek, Kurin, and Glordek. Oi was just tellin 'em o' the recent news o' the attack o' the Red Hand. Oi was telling them what yae told me. Perhaps yer would care tae elaborate fer us? Yae know, tell first hand what yae saw! How big is the horde?!"

Mornin' m'lords! Like Othrek says, Oi'm Thordak, son of Throtgar. he says, resting his hands on the table and looking around. Oi came here te muster tha Holds because tha Vale is under attack. Now Oi'm not sure how much ye all already know, but here's tha short version. There's a horde o' hobgoblins, giants, manticores, some dragony-things, an' at least one big red bastard of a dragon. They call themselves "The Red Hand," an they worship some dragon lady. Oi think they're plannin' te raise some undead in tha Blackfens, too. Te tha best of moi knowledge, they're about three thousand strong, an' headed fer tha vale. Now Oi was able te take down tha bridge over Skull Gorge in order te slow 'em, but they'll make it 'round 'ventually. Oi'm headed te meet up with moi friends who're helpin' evacuate towns in tha way. Oi'm headed to Nimon's Gap, where we're gonna try fer a bottleneck. After that, we'll make fer Brindol to make use o' tha walls an' defenses there.

[Durgin Fortkeep]

@Bofus
•Sunday, Rova 30, 4710; about 3 hours after noon •

Durgin works quietly but diligently loading up the wagons with the remaining crates of red steel weapons. After he completes the task, he covers the back of the wagon with a canvas tarp, climbs aboard and clicks the horses onward.

"Giddyap!"

Driving out of his yard, Durgin leads the horses westward along the Dawn Way away from Drellin's Ferry.

[Captain Soranna Anitah]

@Tirion, Mutamba, and Mantooth
•Sunday, Rova 30, 4710; about 3 hours after noon •

"Of course you are welcome to stay here in the guard post." Soranna pulls out her keys and unlocks the door. "Please make yourselves at home. These are pretty simple buildings, but whatever we have you are welcome to use. Do you think there is any reason to be concerned? My men will soon be finished up loading the wagon and the rest of the town will soon be ready and we can begin the exodus to Brindol. Durgin himself seems quite normal at the moment. Well, aside from his love of that ring. But I suppose that is in character too. Well, if you need me, I will be back at the Old Toll House. I will see you soon. Fare well."

Perception DC 20:

Outside, you just happen to observe Iormel and two guards walking by the guard house east towards the Elsir River.

[Mutamba Nugutu]

Perception 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28

Glancing out the shack's window observes Iromel and two guardsmen returning from the direction of Durgin's farm,"What do you suppose Iromel and those two guards he has with him were doing coming from across tha riva?", he says to his companions.

[Tirion Jörðhár]

Well, keep an eye out Mutamba, I would think that Bofus will be by soon. He usually gets his info quite quickly.

Were those the guards that were loading Durgin's wagon?

[Bofus Beerswizzler]

Durgin Fortkeep wrote:

Driving out of his yard, Durgin leads the horses westward along the Dawn Way away from Drellin's Ferry.

DMHW:

isn't west AWAY from Brindol???

[DM Harpwizard]

Bofus:

Yes. West along the Dawn Way will eventually lead north towards Vraath Keep and Skull Gorge.

[Bofus Beerswizzler]

DMHW:

OK, I have to make a decision then, and it's going to depend on how fast the wagon is moving. If During is going slow enough--that I'd imagine a fully-loaded wagon might--I'll rush back toward the gatehouse to get help. If he's going at faster than a brisk trot, I'm going to have to take matters into my own hands. Do I think I could make it back to the gate house, and get help in enough time that During won't outdistance us??

[DM Harpwizard]

Bofus:

The guard house is actually not that far from the Fortkeep Farm. You could probably pick up the others and follow Durgin relatively easily. As long as he remains on the Dawn Way and doesn't try to hide, you will be fine.

[Bofus Beerswizzler]

well, in THAT case . . .

I'll boogie back to the guard house and see who's there. Once I arrive . . .

Huff--huff--huff--Durgin . . . fooled Brother D . . . me too. Phwew. OK . . . Iormel came to Durgin's farm, and they had a bit of a pissing match. Iormel called Durgin out for getting help from the guard with loading the wagon, "Others need help more!", so Durgin sent them away with Iormel. Durigin laoded the wagon, but he's headed *west,* toward the gorge, not east toward Brindol, with those weapons! We've got to stop him before he gets too far.

(if the captain is still there I'll address her) Captain, we'll try to capture Durigin, but I can't guarantee that deadly force won't be necessary. He's clearly very, very wily and has more tricks up his sleeve than meets the eye!!
.
Ready gentlemen?? Let's stop that wagon!!

[Tirion Jörðhár]

Anyone need a horse to catch that wagon?

Cast Mount twice. Once for me and Bofus to share.
Once for Mantooth. Not sure whether Mutamba needs a horse or can ride one.

Lets go and get is some weapons.

We all get the horses running after where the wagon is heading.

Once we begin to catch up to Durgin, we will command him to stop. If he does not, then I will cast Web to stop him and the horses. Casting it so that he is barely caught in the back of the web and will have to push the horses through the entire 40' of web to continue down the road.

[Mantooth Longbrow]

Mantooth mounts either the horse that Tirion has cast or he will remove Vartak from his hitch and pull himself onto his war horse and give chase with the group.

Once the party catches up to Durgin, Mantooth will do his best to convince him to stop.

"Durgin, pleases stop this wagon! You are going the wrong direction!"

[Durgin Fortkeep]

Mantooth wrote:

""Durgin, pleases stop this wagon! You are going the wrong direction!"

"Where the hell do you think I'm going with it, to Brindol to sell them at market? I can't believe you heroes are still alive and kicking. I was sure the barghest was going to eat you for dinner? So what do you think you are doing out here anyway, B...b...b..b.Bofus, Tirion, and M..m...m..Mantooth?! Who is your little black friend? Is he your new slave? Either way, I'd say its time for you to return to B.B.B.Brindol and start hiding out behind the walls!"

Dawn Way

[Mantooth Longbrow]

Mantooth holds onto the reigns with his left hand as he straightens in his saddle to draw Magnimarana with his right hand. "Durgin, do not be a fool! We put down that wretched creature, and we will stop this carriage in its tracks if you do not do so under your own power. Please stop now!"

Diplomacy 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12

Mantooth looks to Tirion to drop the web, certain he will not be able to convince Durgin to stop with his words alone.

[Durgin Fortkeep]

"Durgin? Oh yes the little stuttering hero of Drellin's Ferry. Well, he has stopped the wagon well and good hasn't he, especially since T...t...t.Tirion smothered it in a web! So are you going to use that blade of yours against the stuttering fool, M.M.M.Mantooth? Perhaps you might prefer trying one of these weapons! I think you will like the results!"

Durgin pulls out longsword of red steel and holds it up defensively.

"What do you say, paladin? Do you want to fight?"

[Tirion Jörðhár]

Bofus and I would have shared a horse. Combined we only weigh about 80 pounds with gear. I will deduct 2 first level spells for the mounts.

I cast Web centered at H7 - DC17 Reflex or grappled, difficult terrain, if Durgin or an horse tries to move, they must make a DC17 reflex save or become grappled.

[Mutamba Nugutu]

Mutamba readies himself for the battle by getting into a stance resembling that of some great cat.

[Dwelgar, Son of Orthrek]

@Thordak

Thordak wrote:

"Mornin' m'lords! Like Othrek says, Oi'm Thordak, son of Throtgar. he says, resting his hands on the table and looking around. Oi came here te muster tha Holds because tha Vale is under attack. Now Oi'm not sure how much ye all already know, but here's tha short version. There's a horde o' hobgoblins, giants, manticores, some dragony-things, an' at least one big red bastard of a dragon. They call themselves "The Red Hand," an they worship some dragon lady. Oi think they're plannin' te raise some undead in tha Blackfens, too. Te tha best of moi knowledge, they're about three thousand strong, an' headed fer tha vale. Now Oi was able te take down tha bridge over Skull Gorge in order te slow 'em, but they'll make it 'round 'ventually. Oi'm headed te meet up with moi friends who're helpin' evacuate towns in tha way. Oi'm headed to Nimon's Gap, where we're gonna try fer a bottleneck. After that, we'll make fer Brindol to make use o' tha walls an' defenses there."

The dwarves listen carefully and mutter to themselves as as you tell them what you know. Finally, Othrek's own son, speaks up and asks, "Thordak, we appreciate yer bringin us this information, but from what Oi have heard about hobgoblins, they're not the most organized bunch. Oi hear they fight wi' each other more than anyone else. How could they possibly be mustered intae one big horde with giants and dragons? Is there magic at work or is there something that has united them together for this evil?"

[Mutamba Nugutu]

"You'll be finding out in short order. Now release Mister Durgin from your grasp."

[Bofus Beerswizzler]

DMHW, does it appear to my exper eye that this is "the same Durgin" as before adn he was faking, or that he's somehow possessed?

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

IN any case, I'll slip off the horse and dash off the road to find cover, while drawing out my sap.

Stealth: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (17) + 23 = 40

[DM Harpwizard]

Bofus:

This Durgin is a different personality than the one you are familiar with. If he is acting, he is a master. Possession seems much more likely. (If such a thing is possible).

[Thordak son of Throtgar]

Dwelgar, Son of Orthrek wrote:

@Thordak

The dwarves listen carefully and mutter to themselves as as you tell them what you know. Finally, Othrek's own son, speaks up and asks, "Thordak, we appreciate yer bringin us this information, but from what Oi have heard about hobgoblins, they're not the most organized bunch. Oi hear they fight wi' each other more than anyone else. How could they possibly be mustered intae one big horde with giants and dragons? Is there magic at work or is there something that has united them together for this evil?"

Well Oi'm not sure, Dwelgar. Remember it's not just tha hobgoblins, it's a whole lot o' diff'rent beasts. It could be magic, it could be evil, or it could be both. In tha end, it doesn't really matter, does it? They're comin' te destroy our home an' we've gotta stop 'em. But we could use that to our advantage. If we take out tha leaders or wotever's keepin' 'em all together, they might split up, an' we can hunt 'em down when they're all broken up. But firs' things firs': We've gotta get our troops te Brindol to aid in tha defense. Now Oi've sent a letter te tha elves in tha Westdeep, but it may take a while fer them te get here. We don't wanna have them get there before us an' kill all tha hobbies, do we!? M'lords, if ye can rally yer troops an' make fer Brindol, Elsir Vale will not forget it. Thordak says, looking around seriously as he stands up.

Now if ye haven't got any more questions, Oi should be makin' moiself about moi journey. Oh! he says, turning back and pulling some parchment from his pocket.
Here, Oi made some drawin's of a machine that might help against tha dragons an' bigger creatures. Oi haven't got tha time or tha resources te make one moiself, but if we've got extra hands...well, ye know. Basically a giant crossbow with wheels. Mind, tha spears it shoots'll have te be magical or blessed or somethin' te do anythin' against a dragon, but it may prove te be a big help.
May yer beards ne'er fall out M'lords! Thordak says, saluting before he leaves.

Machine:

A ballista with wheels. It will shoot spears (1d8, x3) and will basically just be a huge crossbow with wheels. Since a crossbow bolt (or arrow) if used by hand does the damage of a dagger that size (1d4), the 1d4=1d8 for the spears. With a heavy crossbow, that 1d4 becomes 1d10, so the 1d8 should become 2d8. (1d4-1d6-1d8-2d4-1d10)=>(1d8-2d4-1d10-2d6-2d8) Although, I wouldn't object if the Dwarves decided to use bigger spears that do...1d10 or 1d12 damage... or if they decided to make explosive rounds...hehehehe!

DMHW:

If there are more questions, or if you want to keep this going longer just to keep the time consistent, Thordak will stay. I can also take a day or two off posting if you need to finish things in Drellin's Ferry. Thordak also still needs to get his axe from Throtgar and honey cakes from Kloin!

[Mantooth Longbrow]

Mantooth slips off his horse, his sword still in hand, and moves towards Durgin. He leaves at most 10 feet between them or enough so that he is not in the web. Mantooth also casts Detect Evil on Durgin.

"Durgin - or whoever you are, I do not have an interest in fighting you now, and I have no desire to use one of those cursed swords. Please lay down your weapon or we will subdue you."

[Durgin Fortkeep]

Mantooth:

As you concentrate, you are able to sense an evil aura coming from Durgin, his ring, and the creatures in the woods surrounding you.

Mantooth wrote:

""Durgin - or whoever you are, I do not have an interest in fighting you now, and I have no desire to use one of those cursed swords. Please lay down your weapon or we will subdue you."

"Hehe! The Durgin you know is long gone now! Now you have to deal with me! Oh, and by the way, no! m..m..Mantooth, I am not going to lay down my weapon while you subdue me!"

Tirion wrote:

I cast Web centered at H7 - DC17 Reflex or grappled, difficult terrain.

Reflex Saving Throw 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18

With remarkable agility, Durgin dodges most of the web and remains untangled from the thick sticky mesh.

"Nice try, T.t.tirion! So you think you can stop me?! I would just like to see you try! I think its time for you to meet some of my friends."

Goblin:

"At em boys!

Suddenly, arrows begin to fly as several bladebearers come rushing out of the woods.

[DM Harpwizard]

Initiative

Bofus Initiative 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17
Mantooth Initiative 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Tirion’s Initiative 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Mutamba Initiative 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

Bladebearer's Initiative 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Durgin's Initiative 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

Round 1

Durgin (unresolved)
Mutamba (unresolved)
Bofus (unresolved)
Bladebearer (unresolved)
Mantooth (unresolved)
Tirion (unresolved)

Battlemat

[Durgin Fortkeep]

Round 1

Durgin leaps down from the wagon and charges straight at Mantooth

Longsword 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18
Damage 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Battlemat

[Tirion Jörðhár]

Whisper - Everyone, delay and let them move to us. I will speed everyone up. Mutamba, help Bofus take out the archers, Mantooth on the evil Durgin, I will annoy the archers on the other side.

Cast Haste - Everyone gets an extra 30' base movement (may be reduced by encumbrance, but the reduction should be for a base 60' for Mantooth and base 40' for me and Bofus - probably base of 70' for Mutamba. Also, everyone has +1 att, +1 Dodge AC, and +1 Reflex and 1 extra attack at full BAB.

[Bofus Beerswizzler]

ROUND 1
*whisper* OK, I've got the archers on my side. Mutamba maybe shoudl help Mantooth instead? If the archers are too tough, I'll slip back and flank with Mantooth

I'll move stealthily to D14, stowing sap/drawing bow on the way.

Stealth: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (12) + 23 = 35

[Mantooth Longbrow]

Round 1

Mantooth slips past the first attack Durgin makes and whips his sword back in three successive blows towards the evil farmer.

Magnimarana Power Attack 1d20 + 13 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 13 - 2 + 1 = 26
Magnimarana Power Damage 1d10 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 4 = 21

Magnimarana Haste Attack1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20
Damage 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

Magnimarana Attack 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Magnimarana Damage1d10 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

Whisper "I've got Durgin for now, the bladebearers flanking us may be a more immediate threat."

[Bilbo Bang-Bang]

Will post action in a bit. Gotta go to PT.

[DM Harpwizard]

Round 1

• Durgin charges Mantooth, but misses the Paladin.
• Mutamba (unresolved)
• Bofus stealthily moves to D14 and draws his sap.
• Bladebearers move in and fire arrows. Others simply double move.

Composite Longbow @Tirion 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Damage 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Composite Longbow @Mutamba 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18 HIT!
Damage 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

• Mantooth attacks the evil farmer and wounds him with his first blow.
• Tirion casts Haste upon his companions.

Battlemat

Round 2

Durgin (unresolved)
Mutamba (unresolved)
Bofus (unresolved)
Bladebearer (unresolved)
Mantooth (unresolved)
Tirion (unresolved)

[Mutamba Nugutu]

Seeing that Durgin is being handled by Mantooth, Mutamba turns his attention to the goblins. But, intentionally taking a path which draw an attack from Durgin along the way.

Panther Parry allows for preemptive strike before opponents AoO. If damaged, he will be -2/-2 for his AoO. Move to F12

Attack 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16 DMG 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

[Bofus Beerswizzler]

ROUND 2

correction from round 1: DMHW, I put my sap away and drew my bow. I shoudl be hiding now with bow out.

I'll trust that my hiding was sufficient (really, when has it NOT been?!?!) and plug an arrow into each kidney of the bladebearer at F15. I'll separate sneak attack damage out in case he knows I'm there

Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2 Sneak attack: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 2) = 10

Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12 <---pppfff

[Tirion Jörðhár]

I move back to H25 and cast Spectral Hand.

[Durgin Fortkeep]

Round 2

Durgin continues his attack against Mantooth.

Longsword Attack 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Longsword Attack 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

"You may kill D..d..d.Durgin, but you will never be able to stop the Red Hand from crushing your pathetic civilization!"

[DM Harpwizard]

Round 2

• Durgin attacks Mantooth with his longsword of red steel, but has yet been unable to land a solid blow.

• Mutamba moves to F12 drawing an attack from Durgin. However, you are unable to damage Durgin in the process.

Durgin's AoO Longsword Attack @Mutamba 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26 Hit!
Damage 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

• Bofus shoots an arrow at the bladebearer at F15 to deliver a deadly sneak attack.

• Bladebearers

H19 attacks Mantooth

Longsword 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Damage 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

J19 attacks Mantooth

Longsword 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
Damage 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

H15 attacks Mantooth

Longsword 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Damage 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

J16 attacks Mantooth

Longsword 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Damage 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

E15 attacks Bofus

Longsword 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
Damage 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

C11 attacks Bofus

Composite Longbow 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Damage 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

F12 attacks Mutamba

Longsword 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
Damage 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

E12 attacks Mutamba

Longsword 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21 HIT!
Damage 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

• Mantooth (unresolved)
• Tirion moves to H25 and casts Spectral Hand. Please remember to deduct 4 hp

Battlemat

Round 3

Durgin (unresolved)
Mutamba (unresolved)
Bofus (unresolved)
Bladebearer (unresolved)
Mantooth (unresolved)
Tirion (unresolved)

[Tirion Jörðhár]

I pull out my Rod of Toppling and cast Magic Missile with Metamagic Toppling Spell at H19, J19 and E15.

Damage H19: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Trip H19: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23 vs: CMD

Damage J19: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Trip J19: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21 vs: CMD

Damage E15: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Trip E15: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22 vs: CMD

[Durgin Fortkeep]

Round 3

Durgin continues his attack against Mantooth.

Longsword 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18
Damage 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Longsword 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Damage 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

"You may be able to resist my attacks with your armor, but I will see that you are run through before this is over, Mantooth Longbrow!"

[Bofus Beerswizzler]

ROUND 2

I look quickly around at the changing battle landscape.

We're divided, all fighting different battles . . . I can't take these archers down myself quickly enough to make a difference . . . I have to flank with SOMEone in order to do some damage . . .

I look at Mutamba, facing two guys on one side, and Mantooth facing three and getting surrounded--with the squishy Tirion behind.

OK, decision made!!

I drop my bow (free action) and quickly move to G19 while drawing rapier (move action) This will draw an AoO from bladebearer at E15.

Sorry Mutamba. I'm helping Mantooth, we'll take those guys down quick. Get out if you need to!!

Then I stab the dude at H19.

Attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16 <--plus an additional 4 if he fell from Tirion's spell OH FOR THE LOVE OF . . .

ROUND 3
Undeterred, I stay where I am and continue to stab H19.

Attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32
Damage: 1d4 + 2 + 3d6 ⇒ (4) + 2 + (4, 6, 4) = 20

Haste Attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24
Damage: 1d4 + 2 + 3d6 ⇒ (3) + 2 + (2, 3, 1) = 11

IF HE FALLS I'll 5' step to H18; otherwise stay put.

I almost forgot . . . if H19 had fallen, and tries to stand while I'm there . . .AoO!!

AoO: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (4) + 19 = 23
Damage: 1d4 + 2 + 3d6 ⇒ (2) + 2 + (6, 1, 6) = 17

[Tirion Jörðhár]

I am confused at what round we are in. My goal was to take down the ones flanking Mantooth so that he would get AoO when they stood up and also would not be flanked. If Bofus takes any of them out, then divert one or more of the missiles to Durgin and anyone next to Mutamba.

[DM Harpwizard]

That is why I strongly encourage everyone to post what round we are on when you post your actions. Without it, I am bound to make mistakes. :-)