Part 1: The Fall of Kenabres.

[Telerin Quenya]

There is no way to by pass them is there especially if they have tremor sense and know that we are here?

[Asmodina]

This is round 1 after a quick surprise round.
The cockroaches are holding a strong defense. The path to the cavern is narrow and they do have the advantage of having tremorsense and feats that make them hard to kill, both those details are meta until a knowledge check is made.
The cockroach Alexa had stabbed(number 1, it's purple) moved away to safety behind the others, and it did not move with the confidence it once had, or like the others. That means Alexa can attack numbers 3(red), 2(blue), and 4(yellow) and they are holding a line at the entrance to the cavern. I have her listed as attacking number 2(blue). That's the update and I hope it answers your concerns. I'll hold off until Ithilwen posts.

[21] Cockroach 3: Moved 10', climbed a wall and attacked with a bite.
[20] Telerin: Moved 15' with Aravashniel
[17] Alexa: Stabs cockroach2. A 9 is a miss. 0 damage.
[17] Aberus: Holds his action until Uriel moves.
[15] Ithilwen
[12] Cockroach 1
[12] Cockroach 4
[07] Uriel
[06] Baleon
[04] Arloric
[03] Cockroach 2
[]Anevia Moved 15'
[]Horgus Moved 15' For cover
[]Aravashniel Moved with Telerin

Template:

Round x

[21] Cockroach 3
[20] Telerin
[17] Alexa
[17] Aberus
[15] Ithilwen
[12] Cockroach 1
[12] Cockroach 4
[07] Uriel
[06] Baleon
[04] Arloric
[03] Cockroach 2

surprise round:

Suprise Round! 1 move, or 1 standard action

[21] Cockroach 3: 5' step and attacked Alexa. 20>AC15, attack hits. 2 Damage.
[17] Alexa
[15] Ithilwen
[12] Cockroach 1: Moved 15'
[12] Cockroach 4: Moved 10'.
[03] Cockroach 2: Bites Alexa

[Ithilwen of the Myriad Stars]

"Aberus' right" says Ithilwen emerging from the narrow tunnel. "Let's form a crescent."

Quoting my previous post, only changing my movement range form 15 ft. to 25 ft. once I realized that "moving at half speed through a threatened square without provoking an attack of opportunity from an enemy by using Acrobatics" only applies to one tile and not one's full movement action. Also readying attack since there would be no cockroach in range.

Ithilwen of the Myriad Stars wrote:

REGULAR ROUND

Swift Action: activate Arcane Strike

Move Action: move 25 ft. back in order to allow the front-liners to step in (ideally, giving a clear path for charging)
   [dice=Acrobatics (if required)]1d20+10=16

Standard Action: ready attack vs whichever roach comes in range
   [dice=Scorpion Whip]1d20+3=21 [dice=Damage]1d4-1+1=4

[Arloric Dziergas-Highbough]

Arloric presses himself against the wall of the cavern.

Arloric moves to the cavern wall.

"I'm in position! Once the others fall back and we'll give those little buggies a nasty surprise. Make for some good emergency rations too!"

[Asmodina]

Telerin moved, pulling a grumbling Aravashniel behind her. His sudden blindnes hampers her ability to move quickly.
Swinging her sword out, Alexa frowned when she watched the cockroach leap to the side dodging her swing. The blade missed.

Aberus is waiting till Uriel moves, and Ithilwen moved and readied her action but no cockroach appears to be in range of her awesome scorpion whip. Alexa is in the way of another attack as cockroach4(yellow) moved forward to have itself an appetizer.

cockroach4 biting Alexa: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
cockroach4 damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

But, its mandible snap closed and catch nothing but air. Again, Alexa made dodging look like a dance.

[21] Cockroach 3: Moved 10', climbed a wall and attacked with a bite.
[20] Telerin: Moved 15' with Aravashniel
[17] Alexa: Stabs cockroach2. A 9 is a miss. 0 damage.
[17] Aberus: Holds his action until Uriel moves.
[15] Ithilwen: Move 25', readied action
[12] Cockroach 1Moved back 10'
[12] Cockroach 4 Moved 5', attacks Alexa with a bite. 3< AC15, a miss. 0 damage.
[07] Uriel
[06] Baleon
[04] Arloric
[03] Cockroach 2
[]Anevia Moved 15'
[]Horgus Moved 15' For cover
[]Aravashniel Moved with Telerin

Template:

Round x

[21] Cockroach 3
[20] Telerin
[17] Alexa
[17] Aberus
[15] Ithilwen
[12] Cockroach 1
[12] Cockroach 4
[07] Uriel
[06] Baleon
[04] Arloric
[03] Cockroach 2

surprise round:

Suprise Round! 1 move, or 1 standard action

[21] Cockroach 3: 5' step and attacked Alexa. 20>AC15, attack hits. 2 Damage.
[17] Alexa
[15] Ithilwen
[12] Cockroach 1: Moved 15'
[12] Cockroach 4: Moved 10'.
[03] Cockroach 2: Bites Alexa

[Arloric Dziergas-Highbough]

"Uriel! Dorne! Fall back so we can fight them as one!" Arloric cries, waiting in a ready stance by the wall.

[Baleon The Bloodhound]

Baleon stands at the ready, his sword prepared to swing at the first hostile creature that emerges from the passage ahead.

Baleon readies an attack against the first opponent that emerges from the tunnel

[Uriel Aurelius]

Frowning in confusion, Uriel looks back at Arloric, then forward to where Alexa is fighting, torn between wanting to coordinate with the others and wanting to assist his comrade. Pulling back, he shouts up the tunnel "Alexa, the others want us to fall back!"

As I mentioned in the discussion thread, my PC is down for a while, and I can't access the map from my phone. Somebody move me please.

[Aberus Ocellio]

I am not able to move Uriel on the map per his request, so taking my action assuming he's moved.

As Uriel backed out into the cavern, Aberus noted that Alexa was still exposed to the roaches clambering down the tunnel. Worried that she wouldn't make it out to the group before being bit again, he dashed in behind her to help protect her withdraw.

"I've got you covered, Alexa," he said as he touched her back, and called upon Sarenrae to shield her from the bugs' attacks.

Aberus casts Shield of Faith on Alexa, granting a +2 deflection bonus to AC for 1 minute

[Asmodina]

The voices of Arloric, Aberus, and Uriel can be heard through the caverns.
"Uriel! Dorne! Fall back so we can fight them as one!" Arloric cried. With his back to the wall her readied his weapon in anticipation for the enemy once it crawled from the cave. However with the current line-up the bug would have to eat through all of you. Alexa had just bounded away, kicking off boulders like she's Jackie Chan, landing in a safer place.
”"Alexa, the others want us to fall back!" Aberus called out to Alexa.
Aberus also shouted."I've got you covered, Alexa,"he then touched her back, and called upon his goddess, Sarenrae. A shimmer of power took shape in front of the rogue. It looked like a shield with the symbol of Aberus' goddess on it. It glowed like fire. It crackled, and Alexa may find that very pretty.

Just then, not even a second later a cockroach(Number 2, it's blue) comes crawling out the mouth of the cave, giving those with readied actions what they've wanted!

Please forgive the plagiarism. Now, check the map and see if you're all set!Cockroach 2 will get his turn afterwards if it survives.

[21] Cockroach 3: Moved 10', climbed a wall and attacked with a bite.
[20] Telerin: Moved 15' with Aravashniel
[17] Alexa: Stabs cockroach2. A 9 is a miss. 0 damage.
[15] Ithilwen: Move 25', readied action
[12] Cockroach 1Moved back 10'
[12] Cockroach 4 Moved 5', attacks Alexa with a bite. 3< AC15, a miss. 0 damage.
[07] Uriel: Shouted.
[17] Aberus: Holds his action until Uriel moves-casts Shield of Faith on Alexa, granting a +2 deflection bonus to AC for 1 minute.
[06] Baleon: Baleon readies an attack against the first opponent that emerges from the tunne l
[04] Arloric: Readies an action, against the first enemy cockroach to emerge.
[03] Cockroach 2: Moved Forward 15'-Giving Arloric the opportunity he was waiting for!
[]Anevia Moved 15'
[]Horgus Moved 15' For cover
[]Aravashniel Moved with Telerin

Template:

Round x

[21] Cockroach 3
[20] Telerin
[17] Alexa
[17] Aberus
[15] Ithilwen
[12] Cockroach 1
[12] Cockroach 4
[07] Uriel
[06] Baleon
[04] Arloric
[03] Cockroach 2

surprise round:

Suprise Round! 1 move, or 1 standard action

[21] Cockroach 3: 5' step and attacked Alexa. 20>AC15, attack hits. 2 Damage.
[17] Alexa
[15] Ithilwen
[12] Cockroach 1: Moved 15'
[12] Cockroach 4: Moved 10'.
[03] Cockroach 2: Bites Alexa

[Telerin Quenya]

Damn coachroaches hard to hit even in a game! :)

[Arloric Dziergas-Highbough]

Arloric holds his sword ready and waits for the others to pass, ready to whack at the first roach to come through.

Arloric maintains a readied action to hit whatever cockroach comes through after the others.

[Asmodina]

So, who has a readied action that can act?

Ithilwen & Arloric, and I don't see a move for either of them so I will let cockroach2 take a nibble from Aberus and proceed with cockroach3 at the top of round 2.

Cockroach 2 comes out of the cave, it's feet tapping against the stony floor. It's mandibles slick with hunger. Alexa had moved out of the way giving it Aberus to munch on.

cockroach 2 bite: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18
cockroach 2 bite damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1.

The bug found an opening and took it. Aberus was not fast enough and grunted when the bug sank its serrated teeth into his thigh, thankfully the damage was minimal.

Cockroach3(red) Moved backwards 10' feet and waits poised to have itself a bit of a hero sandwich.

Round 2:

[21] Cockroach 3: Moved back 10' and readies an action.
[20] Telerin
[17] Alexa
[17] Aberus
[15] Ithilwen
[12] Cockroach 1
[12] Cockroach 4
[07] Uriel
[06] Baleon
[04] Arloric
[03] Cockroach 2

Round 1:

[21] Cockroach 3: Moved 10', climbed a wall and attacked with a bite.
[20] Telerin: Moved 15' with Aravashniel
[17] Alexa: Stabs cockroach2. A 9 is a miss. 0 damage.
[15] Ithilwen: Move 25', readied action
[12] Cockroach 1Moved back 10'
[12] Cockroach 4 Moved 5', attacks Alexa with a bite. 3< AC15, a miss. 0 damage.
[07] Uriel: Shouted.
[17] Aberus: Holds his action until Uriel moves-casts Shield of Faith on Alexa, granting a +2 deflection bonus to AC for 1 minute.
[06] Baleon: Baleon readies an attack against the first opponent that emerges from the tunne l
[04] Arloric: Readies an action, against the first enemy cockroach to emerge.
[03] Cockroach 2: Moved Forward 15'-Giving Arloric the opportunity he was waiting for! It bites at Aberus! 18>AC15, the attack hits! 1 Damage
[]Anevia Moved 15'
[]Horgus Moved 15' For cover
[]Aravashniel Moved with Telerin

Template:

[21] Cockroach 3
[20] Telerin
[17] Alexa
[17] Aberus
[15] Ithilwen
[12] Cockroach 1
[12] Cockroach 4
[07] Uriel
[06] Baleon
[04] Arloric
[03] Cockroach 2

surprise round:

Suprise Round! 1 move, or 1 standard action

[21] Cockroach 3: 5' step and attacked Alexa. 20>AC15, attack hits. 2 Damage.
[17] Alexa
[15] Ithilwen
[12] Cockroach 1: Moved 15'
[12] Cockroach 4: Moved 10'.
[03] Cockroach 2: Bites Alexa

[Baleon The Bloodhound]

Baleon definitely isn't able to trigger his readied attack, as no cockroach got close enough for him to swing at.

[Arloric Dziergas-Highbough]

Cockroaches do not HAVE teeth. They have mandibles. :P

[Asmodina]

Arloric Dziergas-Highbough wrote:

Cockroaches do not HAVE teeth. They have mandibles. :P

They can still bite!

[Asmodina]

[20] Telerin
[17] Alexa
[17] Aberus
[15] Ithilwen

You are up!

[Ithilwen of the Myriad Stars]

"This isn't going to cut it" whispers Ithilwen though her teeth as she watches the fight turn into a battle of attrition.

She sighs heavily, and then her body start to move as if on its own, slowly at first, then more frantically as if channelling some inner battle lust. A battle dance. "Hey! Guys – look at me! We have demons up there to fight. I say it's time we squash those bugs and move on to some real foes!"
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Swift Action: activate Arcane Strike

No Action: take 5-foot step NE

Standard Action: Inspire Courage (+1 atk. and dmg., +1 saves vs. charm and fear)

[Telerin Quenya]

The half elf will move up with the injured elf.

[Aberus Ocellio]

Aberus recoiled as the mandibles of the giant cockroach closed down on him, turning just in time to avoid a much more serious wound. The mandibles sliced across him, drawing blood, but did not penetrate far. He raised his morning star in response, and swung a retaliatory strike.

Melee attack (morning star): 1d20 ⇒ 15
Melee damage (morning star): 1d8 ⇒ 2

He then withdrew into the cavern, hoping to draw the others out after him.

Aberus attacks the periwinkle cockroach to the E, then moves SW,S out into the main cavern.

[Arloric Dziergas-Highbough]

Arloric twirls his sword a bit as he waits for Aberus to withdraw.

[Alexa Dorne]

Round 3: Actions
Standard Action: Ready Action: Stab any cockroach that comes down the tunnel

Alexa grips her sword in her hand and prepares to stab the first cockroach that comes after her.

Stab: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Damage?: 1d6 ⇒ 6

[Asmodina]

Aberus moved and swung his morning sword across his torso and batted the cockroach hard across its mandibles. It was not a great hit, it felt a smidge awkward but it landed, and that's important enough. It felt a little therapeutic getting that frustration out on something like a giant cockroach. But then, there was a shout and both Aberus and the bug looked up, surprised. Their focus was on the fight but what they saw next stole that away, -quickly!

”"Hey! Guys – look at me! We have demons up there to fight. I say it's time we squash those bugs and move on to some real foes!" Ithilwen moved suddenly, taking up strange powerful motions as if inspired by a primal power and began dancing. The motions started off slow but grew quickly in tempo and vigor. Her whip cracked at the air, and as she chanted a feeling of bravery and power gripped your souls and pulled you from any uncertainty that may have befallen the group. In the meantime Arloric looked pretty sassy twirling his sword as he waited for Aberus to move aside. The narrow passage of the cavern was proving frustrating.
The cockroaches antennae twitch above above their heads and their clacking sounds get a little louder. One of them that was waiting in the tunnel crawled quietly backwards into the shadows of the cavern. Was your show of force enough to scare them back?

Drow Haka!

Again sorry for stealing your posts. I guess this is something I am going to do.

[21] Cockroach 3: Moved back 10'
[20] Telerin Moves 15' with Aravashniel
[17] Alexa: Readies an action
[17] Aberus: Attacks! 15>AC14, hits. Damage: 2.
[15] Ithilwen: war dance: Inspire Courage (+1 atk. and dmg., +1 saves vs. charm and fear)
[12] Cockroach 1: moved back 15'
[12] Cockroach 4: moved 15' back, readied an action.
[07] Uriel
[06] Baleon
[04] Arloric
[03] Cockroach 2

Round 1:

[21] Cockroach 3: Moved 10', climbed a wall and attacked with a bite.
[20] Telerin: Moved 15' with Aravashniel
[17] Alexa: Stabs cockroach2. A 9 is a miss. 0 damage.
[15] Ithilwen: Move 25', readied action
[12] Cockroach 1Moved back 10'
[12] Cockroach 4 Moved 5', attacks Alexa with a bite. 3< AC15, a miss. 0 damage.
[07] Uriel: Shouted.
[17] Aberus: Holds his action until Uriel moves-casts Shield of Faith on Alexa, granting a +2 deflection bonus to AC for 1 minute.
[06] Baleon: Baleon readies an attack against the first opponent that emerges from the tunne l
[04] Arloric: Readies an action, against the first enemy cockroach to emerge.
[03] Cockroach 2: Moved Forward 15'-Giving Arloric the opportunity he was waiting for! It bites at Aberus!
[]Anevia Moved 15'
[]Horgus Moved 15' For cover
[]Aravashniel Moved with Telerin

Template:

[21] Cockroach 3
[20] Telerin
[17] Alexa
[17] Aberus
[15] Ithilwen
[12] Cockroach 1
[12] Cockroach 4
[07] Uriel
[06] Baleon
[04] Arloric
[03] Cockroach 2

surprise round:

Suprise Round! 1 move, or 1 standard action

[21] Cockroach 3: 5' step and attacked Alexa. 20>AC15, attack hits. 2 Damage.
[17] Alexa
[15] Ithilwen
[12] Cockroach 1: Moved 15'
[12] Cockroach 4: Moved 10'.
[03] Cockroach 2: Bites Alexa

[Uriel Aurelius]

Uriel pulls back 10 feet, putting himself between Alexa and Ithilwen, then readies an attack, preparing to strike at the first bug that comes near. Glancing around, he smiles. "Ready when y'all are. Let's smash some bugs."

[Arloric Dziergas-Highbough]

"Aye, I'm ready Uriel!"

Arloric readies his blade, preparing to strike in concert with Uriel

Arloric readies an action to attack the cockroach when it enters their space. Do you want me to roll attacks and stuff pre-emptively or wait?

[Baleon The Bloodhound]

Baleon maintains his stance, gritting his teeth and digging his heel into the dirt as he readies himself to spring into the tunnel.

Baleon takes a ready action to move 20 feet into the tunnel once either Arloric or Uriel has killed the blue cockroach.

Also, as a Kiwi, I highly approve of the Drow haka :D

[Asmodina]

Uriel strategically moves back and a smile crosses his face as Ithilwen's dance takes fruition in his heart.
"Ready when y'all are! Let's smash some bugs!" he shouted. Arloric ready his weapon and nodded and Baleon slid his feet square with his shoulders. Just for added traction he ground his heel into the ground.
"Aye! I'm ready Uriel!" Arloric called back.

Three readied actions? Alright, that's good. And, now take special note what cockroach2(blue) is going to do. Roll survival please! That is, if you need a hint to their intentions.

[21] Cockroach 3: 5' step, readied an action.
[20] Telerin:
[17] Alexa:
[17] Aberus:
[15] Ithilwen:
[12] Cockroach 1:
[12] Cockroach 4:
[07] Uriel:
[04] Arloric:
[03] Cockroach 2:

They're chirping at you, calling our from within the cavern.

round2:

[21] Cockroach 3: Moved back 10'
[20] Telerin Moves 15' with Aravashniel
[17] Alexa: Readies an action
[17] Aberus: Attacks! 15>AC14, hits. Damage: 2.
[15] Ithilwen: war dance: Inspire Courage (+1 atk. and dmg., +1 saves vs. charm and fear)
[12] Cockroach 1: moved back 15'
[12] Cockroach 4: moved 15' back, readied an action.
[07] Uriel: Readied an action
[06] Baleon: Readied an action
[04] Arloric: Readied an action
[03] Cockroach 2: Moved back 15'

Round 1:

[21] Cockroach 3: Moved 10', climbed a wall and attacked with a bite.
[20] Telerin: Moved 15' with Aravashniel
[17] Alexa: Stabs cockroach2. A 9 is a miss. 0 damage.
[15] Ithilwen: Move 25', readied action
[12] Cockroach 1Moved back 10'
[12] Cockroach 4 Moved 5', attacks Alexa with a bite. 3< AC15, a miss. 0 damage.
[07] Uriel: Shouted.
[17] Aberus: Holds his action until Uriel moves-casts Shield of Faith on Alexa, granting a +2 deflection bonus to AC for 1 minute.
[06] Baleon: Baleon readies an attack against the first opponent that emerges from the tunne l
[04] Arloric: Readies an action, against the first enemy cockroach to emerge.
[03] Cockroach 2: Moved Forward 15'-Giving Arloric the opportunity he was waiting for! It bites at Aberus!
[]Anevia Moved 15'
[]Horgus Moved 15' For cover
[]Aravashniel Moved with Telerin
[spoiler=surprise round]
[list]
[21] Cockroach 3: 5' step and attacked Alexa. 20>AC15, attack hits. 2 Damage.
[17] Alexa
[15] Ithilwen
[12] Cockroach 1: Moved 15'
[12] Cockroach 4: Moved 10'.
[03] Cockroach 2: Bites Alexa

[Arloric Dziergas-Highbough]

Arloric listens, trying to determine what they were chirping about.

Survival: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

[Aberus Ocellio]

Survival: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

"Bugs are not really my specialty. What do you think, Arloric?"

[Telerin Quenya]

Are they all dead?

[Asmodina]

Telerin Quenya wrote:

Are they all dead?

Not even close.

[Arloric Dziergas-Highbough]

Arloric gets an amused look on his face.

"They're smart little bugs...they're trying to lure us into the open where they can surround us, kind of like what we're doing."

[Aberus Ocellio]

"Alexa, Ithilwen, did you get a look at the right-hand tunnel? Do you know where it leads?"

[Ithilwen of the Myriad Stars]

I'm turning the question around to our GM :)

[Asmodina]

Aberus Ocellio wrote:

"Alexa, Ithilwen, did you get a look at the right-hand tunnel? Do you know where it leads?"

That's a very good question, and thank you for asking it. The answer is no. Alexa, wanting to get to Miles as soon as she could, rushed and lost her common sense for a moment. She pushed forward and everyone followed. There was an intention to explore the other tunnel but the cockroaches stopped that due to them having tremorsense. Otherwise, there would be no way they could compete with Ithilwen's and Alexa's stealth rolls. They were just too awesome.

There you have it, and I think it's a pretty good explanation. Plus, you all are doing what my table-top group did. They sat there and just watched the map thinking what they could do. One even asked why they just didn't march out the cave. The answer I gave was that they were attempting to lure them in. Thye have the home field advantage and won't waste it. Even dumb bugs understand the meaning to having the numbers and teamwork.

For you, as I see it, you can push forward assuming that this way is the only way out, or look for other ways out. Or, maybe you can lure them out?

[Ithilwen of the Myriad Stars]

"No" Ithilwen shakes her head, biting her lip as if to conceal her own shame. "We did not. We were ambushed almost immediately." Such scouts we are.

[Aberus Ocellio]

"Hmm," Aberus said, scratching his chin as he looked down the tunnel. "We may have to go in, then, but single file. Maybe hold back far enough in the tunnel where they can't swarm us. At worst, whoever is in front fights them one at a time. If they hold back, maybe we can move in slowly to build a line as we come out."

He then looked around and glanced back at the right-hand tunnel before adding, "But we should keep a couple of us out here, in case something comes out of that tunnel, too."

[Arloric Dziergas-Highbough]

Arloric thumps his sword against his wooden buckler.

"I'll go an' fight, unless one of the paladins wishes to volunteer. I'm no slouch with a sword, but Bale taught me everything I know about it, so he's probably hardier than me."

[Uriel Aurelius]

Uriel inclines his head toward Arloric. "I would be happy to lead the way. It is time we cut through these insects and kept moving."

[Aberus Ocellio]

Aberus nodded his head after the others spoke and said, "Right. I can heal from back here if you get in trouble. I'll watch this right-hand tunnel with Anevia...?" he said, turning to Anevia and making it a question before finishing, "as you advance."

5' step SW, ready action to channel if someone calls for it.

[Baleon The Bloodhound]

"Right behind you." Baleon nods to Uriel.

Baleon is ready to move in following Uriel.

[Ithilwen of the Myriad Stars]

"We're doing this the hard way then" Ithilwen nods in agreement with Aberus' plan. "I'll leave the front-line to you big guys. Perhaps I might even get a lucky shot in from here."

Ithilwen would take position in the rearguard, yet still in whip's range if possible and if it doesn't hinder anyone else.

[Alexa Dorne]

Round 4: Actions
Free Action: Drop Short Sword
Move Action: Draw Shortbow
No Action: 5' step north
Standard Action: Shoot nearest cockroach that I have Line-of-Sight to!

Alexa, getting fed up with waiting, steps to the side after dropping her blade. She unlimbers her shortbow and takes a shot at the first cockroach she sees.

Ranged Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
Damage...?: 1d6 ⇒ 5

[Uriel Aurelius]

I've lost track of the turns. Is it my turn? Baleon said he was waiting on me.

[Telerin Quenya]

I am kind of lost as well

[Aberus Ocellio]

We had a bunch of readied actions, but not much happened, so I think that took us into round 4. Either way, whether it be 3 or 4, I see the current declared actions as:

[21] Cockroach 3: 5' step, readied an action.
[20] Telerin:
[17] Alexa: 5' step N, changed to bow and fired
[17] Aberus: 5' step SW, readied action to channel if called for
[15] Ithilwen: moved
[12] Cockroach 1:
[12] Cockroach 4:
[07] Uriel:
[06] Baleon:
[04] Arloric:
[03] Cockroach 2:

[Arloric Dziergas-Highbough]

Arloric falls in behind the two paladins.

"Lead on, milords! We'll hack 'em to bits, an if they nip you, I can heal you too!"

[Telerin Quenya]

I was unaware that a druid would take such delight in the destruction of natural animals. she states.

[Asmodina]

With a plan congealed the party pushed forward. These cockroaches have the advantage of terrain and they are blocking the path ahead and by the looks of it they are eager. They chitter and chatter excitedly, and in their tiny tapered feet are heard skittering across the stony floor.
Alexa switched her weapons and carefully looked down the length of the shaft. This was taking too long and these damned bugs were keeping her back from discovering a way out back to the surface and to Miles. Ithilwen can feel the energy rising from her and suspected the cockroaches did too. The vibrations of her heart echoed through her body and along her skin and into the ground, and it was these tiny tremors they could feel. The rogue's arrow vanished into the shadows. Nothing. For those that can see the intended cockroach(2) sidestepped out of the way. Passing fiurther down into the cave it scares another cockroach(1) and it disappears completely into the darkness. It's then followed by another(4).

I never considered the surprise round to be an actual round. And I have listed all the actions for every round to minimize the confusion and make it easy to follow your standing. It is now the 3rd round and after this post it will be Uriel's turn. Since the cockroaches have the homne advantage they know about the caves and.....You don't know where they went IC, but OOC it's pretty obvious what they're trying to do.

[21] Cockroach 3: 5' step, readied an action.
[20] Telerin: Criticised Arloric.
[17] Alexa: Alexa: 5' step N, changed to bow and fired an 11 Misses, no damage.
[17] Aberus:5' step SW, readied action to channel if called for
[15] Ithilwen: Moved, readied her whip.
[12] Cockroach 1: Moved 30' -Readied action
[12] Cockroach 4: Moved 30' -Readied action
[07] Uriel:
[04] Arloric:
[03] Cockroach 2:

round2:

[21] Cockroach 3: Moved back 10'
[20] Telerin Moves 15' with Aravashniel
[17] Alexa: Readies an action
[17] Aberus: Attacks! 15>AC14, hits. Damage: 2.
[15] Ithilwen: war dance: Inspire Courage (+1 atk. and dmg., +1 saves vs. charm and fear)
[12] Cockroach 1: moved back 15'
[12] Cockroach 4: moved 15' back, readied an action.
[07] Uriel: Readied an action
[06] Baleon: Readied an action
[04] Arloric: Readied an action
[03] Cockroach 2: Moved back 15'

Round 1:

[21] Cockroach 3: Moved 10', climbed a wall and attacked with a bite.
[20] Telerin: Moved 15' with Aravashniel
[17] Alexa: Stabs cockroach2. A 9 is a miss. 0 damage.
[15] Ithilwen: Move 25', readied action
[12] Cockroach 1Moved back 10'
[12] Cockroach 4 Moved 5', attacks Alexa with a bite. 3< AC15, a miss. 0 damage.
[07] Uriel: Shouted.
[17] Aberus: Holds his action until Uriel moves-casts Shield of Faith on Alexa, granting a +2 deflection bonus to AC for 1 minute.
[06] Baleon: Baleon readies an attack against the first opponent that emerges from the tunne l
[04] Arloric: Readies an action, against the first enemy cockroach to emerge.
[03] Cockroach 2: Moved Forward 15'-Giving Arloric the opportunity he was waiting for! It bites at Aberus!
[]Anevia Moved 15'
[]Horgus Moved 15' For cover
[]Aravashniel Moved with Telerin
[spoiler=surprise round]
[list]
[21] Cockroach 3: 5' step and attacked Alexa. 20>AC15, attack hits. 2 Damage.
[17] Alexa
[15] Ithilwen
[12] Cockroach 1: Moved 15'
[12] Cockroach 4: Moved 10'.
[03] Cockroach 2: Bites Alexa

[Ithilwen of the Myriad Stars]

"Anything bigger than a dog with more than four legs, I'm not calling natural" quips Ithilwen, still cracking her whip.

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Free Action: maintain inspire courage (2/6)

Swift Action: activate Arcane Strike

Move Action: move so that she can threaten the entrance of both tunnels

Standard Action: ready attack
   Scorpion Whip: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 3 + 1 = 19 Damage (Arcane Strike, inspire courage): 1d4 - 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 + 1 + 1 = 5