Part 1: The Fall of Kenabres.

[Uriel Aurelius]

Adjusting his grip on his bastard sword, Uriel advances into the tunnel, ready to strike at the first bug that comes within reach.

[Arloric Dziergas-Highbough]

Telerin Quenya wrote:

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

"Respect the Cycle, Quenya. Everything dies eventually...we're just helping these ones along!" Arloric replies as he advances after Uriel into the tunnel.

[Asmodina]

Ithilwen is the beacon of primal inspiration. Spinning on the heel fo her toe, she stops to squat and stomp her feet while chanting drow haikus of winning battles against all odds in

a low deep voice. Her cracking whip sounded like lightning splintering the trees. And, when Uriel and Arloric slip into the cave they can see three cockroaches, not they really knew how many there were unless Alexa and Ithilwen made verbal note of their number. Ahead, the closest cockroaches moved north and consequently disturbs the campsite. A small cloud of soot rises and the cockroach has to kick the bedroll off his spindly leg. Another then moved across from it, giving you room to enter.

[21] Cockroach 3: 10' readied action -Bite!
[20] Telerin:
[17] Alexa:
[17] Aberus:
[15] Ithilwen:
[12] Cockroach 1:
[12] Cockroach 4:
[07] Uriel:
[04] Arloric:
[03] Cockroach 2:

Telerin, Alexa, Aberus, and Ithilwen, you're up!

round 3:

[21] Cockroach 3: 5' step, readied an action.
[20] Telerin: Criticized Arloric.
[17] 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 with arcane strike, maintains inspired courage(2/6)(+1 atk. and dmg., +1 saves vs. charm and fear)
[12] Cockroach 1: Moved 30' -Readied action
[12] Cockroach 4: Moved 30' -Readied action
[07] Uriel: Moved into the tunnel
[04] Arloric: Moved into the tunnel behind Uriel
[03] Cockroach 2: Moves 10' and readied an action!

Round3

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

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[Ithilwen of the Myriad Stars]

Still chanting and stomping and shaking her petite frame in a warlike dance, Ithilwen incites the heroes of the Crusades to charge into the crevice, and follows suit as soon as she hears the clamour of battle being engaged.

Don't want to get in the way – delaying until the front-liners have had the chance to engage the roaches into melee (so just acting at Initiative count 4, I guess).

[Baleon The Bloodhound]

Baleon Follows Uriel into the tunnel, sword held low at his hip.

Baleon moves 20 feet following Uriel based on his readied action

[Aberus Ocellio]

Morning star in hand and held at the ready, Aberus nervously kept an eye on the right-hand tunnel watching at the edges of the darkness for signs of movement.

Round 4: Ready action to engage anything with more than two legs that might come this way.

[Aberus Ocellio]

"Telerin, we could use you and that crossbow down here, in case something comes up this passage."

[Asmodina]

[21] Cockroach 3: 10' readied action -Bite!
[20] Telerin:
[17] Alexa:
[17] Aberus: Readies an action
[15] Ithilwen: maintains inspired courage(2/6)(+1 atk. and dmg., +1 saves vs. charm and fear) and follows the others. How far?
[12] Cockroach 1:
[12] Cockroach 4:
[06] Baleon: Moved 20' Readied an action
[07] Uriel:
[04] Arloric:
[03] Cockroach 2:

This is how things are looking right now. Thank you Baleon for including how many feet you move in your post. A thank you to you too Aberus for giving Telerin something to do.

[Ithilwen of the Myriad Stars]

Didn't specify how far Ithilwen would move since it wasn't clear what tiles would have been available for her to occupy until after the front liners have moved. Turns out, there aren't any, so I might as well keep Aberus some company.

With the others charging in that same tunnel she and Alexa have just fled from, Ithilwen ponders her options. The narrow passage being already cramped up as it were, she joins the rearguard next to Aberus, ready to support him in lashing against whatever creature may try to strike at them from behind.

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Free Action: maintain inspire courage (3/6)

Swift Action: activate Arcane Strike

Move Action: move 10 feet S and 5 SW

Standard Action: ready attack
   Scorpion Whip: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 1 = 11 Damage (Arcane Strike, inspire courage): 1d4 - 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 + 1 + 1 = 5

And thus round 5 (counting surprise) of the Great Cold War between the Mighty Heroes of the Crusades and a bunch of roaches wraps up :)

[Telerin Quenya]

Drawing the crossbow she will move forward with the elf, once she readys a bolt

[Asmodina]

Baleon might not have the ability to see them moving, but Ithilwen can! The thing about cockroaches is that they all look alike! This one cockroach1) weaves back and forth as if a heavy stone was tied onto its back. It swayed as it weaved through the cave before tucking its oblong body into the wall of the cave. Are you able to attack? It looks like it is out of reach.
Yeah, it is taking a few rounds and that's somewhat expected. Nobody wants to lose a leg yet, so they're being careful, and someone in your preciament. Which is fine since I'll have access to your NPCs if you can't stop me.

[21] Cockroach 3: 10' readied action -Bite!
[20] Telerin: Loads a crossbow
[17] Alexa:
[17] Aberus: Readies an action
[15] Ithilwen: maintains inspired courage(3/6)(+1 atk. and dmg., +1 saves vs. charm and fear) and follows the others
[12] Cockroach 1:moved 30'
[12] Cockroach 4: moved30'
[06] Baleon: Moved 20' Readied an action
[07] Uriel:
[04] Arloric:
[03] Cockroach 2:

round 3:

[21] Cockroach 3: 5' step, readied an action.
[20] Telerin: Criticized Arloric.
[17] 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 with arcane strike, maintains inspired courage(2/6)(+1 atk. and dmg., +1 saves vs. charm and fear)
[12] Cockroach 1: Moved 30' -Readied action
[12] Cockroach 4: Moved 30' -Readied action
[07] Uriel: Moved into the tunnel
[04] Arloric: Moved into the tunnel behind Uriel
[03] Cockroach 2: Moves 10' and readied an action!

Round3

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]

"Aberus" Ithilwen whispers in the Sarenraenite's ear. "It looks like you were right. I can see one of them" she says pointing a long, black finger towards the darkness in front of them. "Which leaves three in the other chamber – unless there's simply more of them in those bug-infested caves."

[Asmodina]

Scurrying quickly forward an -impatient- cockroach moves in to close the distance between itself and Uriel. Arloric and Baleon feeling the lingering effects of Ithilwen's performance feel this power and urge to push through the tunnel and destroy these insects that keep them from exploring forward and discover a way back to the surface, but the tunnel is small and no wider than a man's shoulder creating a choke point. If Uriel were to fall his body might become problematic as it would block the path and force the others to enter the cave just to save him. The men gasp as the bug emerges from the darkness abruptly to sink it's sword-like mandibles into Uriel's legs.
Cockroach 2 biting Uriel: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Cockroach 2 damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Briging his sword up Uriel wedges his weapon just right and pushes the bug away deflecting its attack toward a large stone."Back!" He shouts as he twsists his arm at the right angle to push it's attack away redirecting its face against the stone wall. It's teeth scrape against the rocky sruface and it sounds a lot like claws. Afar you see another cockroach disappears into the darkness. Uh oh!

[21] Cockroach 3:Moves 30' Readies for an attack
[20] Telerin:
[17] Alexa:
[17] Aberus:
[15] Ithilwen:
[12] Cockroach 1:
[12] Cockroach 4:
[06] Baleon:
[07] Uriel:
[04] Arloric:
[03] Cockroach 2:

round 4:

[21] Cockroach 3: 10' readied action -Bite!
[20] Telerin:
[17] Alexa:
[17] Aberus: Readies an action
[15] Ithilwen: maintains inspired courage(2/6)(+1 atk. and dmg., +1 saves vs. charm and fear) and follows the others. How far?
[12] Cockroach 1:
[12] Cockroach 4:
[06] Baleon: Moved 20' Readied an action
[07] Uriel: Readied action
[04] Arloric: Moves after Uriel, so a readied action is assumed.
[03] Cockroach 2: Moves 15' into attack Uriel. a 6 misses, no damage.

round 3:

[21] Cockroach 3: 5' step, readied an action.
[20] Telerin: Criticized Arloric.
[17] 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 with arcane strike, maintains inspired courage(2/6)(+1 atk. and dmg., +1 saves vs. charm and fear)
[12] Cockroach 1: Moved 30' -Readied action
[12] Cockroach 4: Moved 30' -Readied action
[07] Uriel: Moved into the tunnel
[04] Arloric: Moved into the tunnel behind Uriel
[03] Cockroach 2: Moves 10' and readied an action!

Round3

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

[Alexa Dorne]

Alexa opts to step aside and let the warriors deal with the roaches.

[Aberus Ocellio]

Aberus nodded his head as Ithilwen's words whispered in his ear. He could not see anything in the passage, himself, but she had a better angle and could see farther in. And she could see in the dark where he could not. He whispered a reply.

"More may come this way as the fighters go in. Let them know."

To Anevia, he said, quietly, "You may wish to step back and let Ithilwen in your place."

Aberus points to a space about 5'NW,5'N which will let Anevia shoot down the tunnel but avoid being in melee'.

Round 5 action: Readied action to engage a cockroach as soon as it enters his threat zone.

[Uriel Aurelius]

AttackAttack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
Damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Rats, just missed the crit

Dodging the attack from the massive insect, Uriel strikes at the beast.

Did I kill it? If I killed it, I'll keep moving and look for more bugs. If not, I'm kind of stuck, can't move through space occupied by a non-helpless opponent, right?

[Arloric Dziergas-Highbough]

Arloric shifts from foot to foot, waiting for Baleon to advance so he can bring up the rear.

[Baleon The Bloodhound]

Baleon rushes past Uriel and leaps past the cockroach into a flanking position and swings at the vermin.

Baleon moves 20 feet through Uriel's square and around the blue cockroach, provoking an attack of opportunity.

After finishing his movement, Baleon attacks the cockroach from a flanking position.

attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 6) + 4 = 14

[Arloric Dziergas-Highbough]

Seeing the opportunity he'd been waiting for, Arloric cries out again.

"FÁG AN BEALACH!"

Hallit:

"CLEAR THE WAY!"

He barrels past Uriel and joins Baleon in flanking the cockroach, taking a swing at the vermin.

"HEAR THE CLASH OF IRON!"

Arloric will also move 20 feet through Uriel's square and into position near the cockroach to help them flank it, provoking an attack of opportunity, and then attacks the cockroach.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

[Aberus Ocellio]

I am going to go out on a limb and suggest that it's dead. According to the Bestiary, it has 8 hp.

[Arloric Dziergas-Highbough]

ARLORIC CARES NOT, FOR HE HUNGERS FOR BATTLE AND JUSTICE! :P

[Uriel Aurelius]

The cockroach dead, Uriel proceeds past it farther into the tunnel, looking for more bugs.

[Asmodina]

Aberus Ocellio wrote:

I am going to go out on a limb and suggest that it's dead. According to the Bestiary, it has 8 hp.

And yet they have a very peculiar feat.

[Aberus Ocellio]

Asmodina wrote:

And yet they have a very peculiar feat.

My math was off. Staggered, then.

[Telerin Quenya]

That movement on the map looks good. She will then move next to Arberus and wait for the little bugger to come out.

[Asmodina]

The sound of bug squishes rings through the depths of the caves. With each strike the cockroach squealed out in horror as if to say, "This isn't what I was expecting! I shouldn't

have gotten out of bed this morning!" But the heroes, what they heard was simply the sounds of a dog-sized bug being exterminated by medieval weapons inside a cave. Knowing its

tether to this plane was about to be severed it made one last effort to save itself. Turning it about it faced Arloric and leaped at him. It's broken mouth drooled out bug saliva and bug blood and it splashed when it moved its mouth.

Cockroach 2 attacking Arloric: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Anevia screamed and pointed into the mouth of the cave. "There! One of them is coming there!" She hefted up the corssbow to take aim. The loose ground under her caused her to trip back and she fells onto her bottom, the prepared weapon clanged beside her. If you have a readied attack now is the time!

Killing the cockroaches takes a little bit of effort. Getting them staggered is easy but after that you'll need 19HP till get rid of them. Their AC is 14. Aside from that because of my vacation I got a little lost and I know I have mucked somethings up with all these(So many!) readied actions, and instead of wasting time asking you what was what and us taking days tracking down stuff I just did this. This will give me a clean new start for the upcoming round and the positioning should give you an advantage for the encounter.Sorry it happened this way.

round 4:

[21] Cockroach 3: 10' readied action -Bite!
[20] Telerin: Move 15' annd will ready an attack with a crossbow
[17] Alexa: Moves aside to let the fighters in
[17] Aberus: Readied action to engage a cockroach as soon as it enters his threat zone.
[15] Ithilwen: maintains inspired courage(2/6)(+1 atk. and dmg., +1 saves vs. charm and fear) and follows the others.
[07] Uriel: Attacked Cockroach 2? A 24 does beat its AC and 8 damage drops it to 0. Diehard feat kicked in.
[06] Baleon: Moved 20' Readied an action -Attacks Cockroach 2.23 Passes its AC and 14 Damage is awarded to the bug.
[04] Arloric: "FÁG AN BEALACH!" MOved 20' and attacks cockroach2. A 15 beats its AC and 3 Damage is delivered.
[12] Cockroach 1: Moved 10' and is now vulberable to readied actions against it. Does not attack.
[12] Cockroach 4:Moved 30'
[03] Cockroach 2:(Is at -17.) Makes a final stand and attacks!

round 3:

[21] Cockroach 3: 5' step, readied an action.
[20] Telerin: Criticized Arloric.
[17] 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 with arcane strike, maintains inspired courage(2/6)(+1 atk. and dmg., +1 saves vs. charm and fear)
[12] Cockroach 1: Moved 30' -Readied action
[12] Cockroach 4: Moved 30' -Readied action
[07] Uriel: Moved into the tunnel
[04] Arloric: Moved into the tunnel behind Uriel
[03] Cockroach 2: Moves 10' and readied an action!

Round3

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

[Aberus Ocellio]

The cockroach surged out of the tunnel, and he heard Anevia cry out and then fall back as it ran at them. He brought his morning star up and swung it hard into the advancing bug.

Melee attack (morning star): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
Melee damage (morning star): 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

He felt his weapon impact with a satisfying crunch.

"Alexa! There may be more coming through this way! Tell the others!"

[Ithilwen of the Myriad Stars]

From behind Aberus and Anevia, Ithilwen strikes at the insectoid lunging out of the southern tunnel. Unfortunately, her blow lacks conviction and her whip only cracks in empty air.

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Free Action: maintain inspire courage (4/6)

Swift Action: activate Arcane Strike

No Action: take 5-foot step S

Standard Action: attack cockroach #1
   Scorpion Whip: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5 Damage (Arcane Strike, inspire courage): 1d4 - 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 + 1 + 1 = 3

[Arloric Dziergas-Highbough]

Arloric swings his sword at the oncoming cockroach and swats it out of the way, then follows up with a downward stab to finish it as it lands.

Longsword Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Longsword Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Unfortunately he only succeeds at stabbing the ground. Dramatic, but ultimately pointless.

[Asmodina]

Both Arloric and Ithilwen can feel the weight of the Fates laughter upon them as their attacks failed to meet their marks. Ithilwen made it look easy, a simple flick of her wrist accompanied with a subtle twist of her midsection and her whip would have slapped the shadows off the darkness, but all she got was the very tip of an antennae. Those same shadows must have played tricks on her half-drow eyes. As for Arloric, he just put too much power into it and over swung. The cockroach was shocked and Arloric could tell because its antenna shot straight up straight up and stood up,chattering in disbelief that he was still standing and alive, not that the likes of you speak cockroach. It's a horrible sounding languag of clicks, hisses and the occasional scraping of scratchy legs on rough surfaces.

Now, another cockroach(3) felt that Fate was against him and that his life here was about to be severed and that retreating was not going to save him for a single moment. So, what was a cornered cockroach to do but fight back. Stretching his maw wide the bug showed Uriel every sharp implements it had in there. It looked like a mile long tunnel of jagged sharpness.

Cockroach3 Attacking Uriel: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16
Cockroach3 Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3

“I got him!” The cockroach thought to himself when he flt his mandibles sink into Uriel's thigh. ”I'm going to die here, but at least he'll have a scar to remember me by!”

Now it is Telerin's turn, Alexa's, and so on!

[21] Cockroach 3: Bared his fangs and attacked Uriel with a fierce biting! 16 = 16AC, the attack just hits, dealing 3 damage.
[20] Telerin:
[17] Alexa:
[17] Aberus:
[15] Ithilwen:
[07] Uriel:
[06] Baleon:
[04] Arloric: 
[12] Cockroach 1:
[12] Cockroach 4:
[03] Cockroach 2:(17damage)

[Alexa Dorne]

Alright--now to get back into the groove of things. :)

Round 5: Actions
Free Action: Drop Shortbow
Move Action: Move to Arloric's target, flanking it
Standard Action: Punch it with my cestus!

Alexa nods at Aberus and puts her shortbow aside, readying her mailed fist as she moves back down the eastern tunnel.

"There may be more coming around to the south." She says as she aims a punch at the cockroach before her...

Sneak Attack *Flanking*: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 + 2 = 21
Sneak Attack Damage: 1d4 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + (6) = 10

[Ithilwen of the Myriad Stars]

"We'll hold the line here" roars Ithilwen, marking her words with another crack of her whip. This time, it strikes true.

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Free Action: maintain inspire courage (5/6)

Swift Action: activate Arcane Strike

Standard Action: attack cockroach #1
   Scorpion Whip: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 3 + 1 = 22 Damage (Arcane Strike, inspire courage): 1d4 - 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 + 1 + 1 = 2

[Arloric Dziergas-Highbough]

Arloric sees Uriel get bitten and yells in anger.

"Hold fast, Uriel! I can heal you!"

[Aberus Ocellio]

I just noticed my readied melee attack from the previous round is a d20+8 instead of d20+1. I thought I had fixed that. Anyway, no matter: 17+1=18 still hit.

"Nice hit, Ithilwen!" Aberus said as her whip raked across the roach's body. "We have to keep this thing off of Anevia until she can get out of the way."

Aberus swung his morningstar again.

Attack (morning star): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13
Damage (morning star): 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Round 5 Actions: Attack fuchsia cockroach with morningstar

[Telerin Quenya]

The elf will move up a bit and fire at the vermin attacking Aberus
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

Not sure if it considered firing into combat

Damage in case
1d8 ⇒ 2

[Asmodina]

Pressing her cheek against the butt of the crossbow Telerin took aim at her target. The cockroach was in a tight fight with Aberus. However, after a muttered prayer she pulled the trigger. The recoil made her gasp but she could see the bolt arcing over. Both Aberus and Telerin saw the bolt skim across the chest of his armor, and thankfully it didn't stick. It passed on and rattled off into the depths of the cave.
A second later the dull sound of a cockroach getting punch is then heard, and then everything got quiet for a second as an air of disbelief took hold for a short moment. Goodbye cockroach2. Aberus sent it flying off with his mighty swing tossing the ugly thing onto it's back. Slowly its legs curled around its body.

Sorry, I can't write anymore. My back hurts to sit.

[21] Cockroach 3: Bared his fangs and attacked Uriel with a fierce biting! 16 = 16AC, the attack just hits, dealing 3 damage.
[20] Telerin: Shoots a crossbow, and yes that does count as shooting into melee. If you don't have precise shot that will be a -4 to your attack roll making that 15 an 11.
[17] Alexa: Punches a giant cockroach. If you think about it that's kind of pretty epic.
[17] Aberus: Attacks cockroach2 with a morning star and it doesn't dodge.
[15] Ithilwen: Makes like Devo and cracks her whip at cockroach1. A 22 hits, 2 damage.
[07] Uriel:
[06] Baleon:
[04] Arloric: Yells at Uriel.
[12] Cockroach 1: (-2)
[12] Cockroach 4:
[03] Cockroach 2:(-27damage) Good bye.

[Arloric Dziergas-Highbough]

Arloric circles around Baleon to reach Uriel. He makes the sign of the sun with one hand and touches the pommel of his sword to Uriel's shoulder. Then he speaks, in a droning chant:

"Boed i'r golau sy'n tywynnu o ddwfn y tu mewn, yn llifo byth allan, a pheidiwch byth â chuddio. Bydded i'r golau yn disgleirio o fewn fy enaid, a'i hiachâf ef yn awr, ac yn gwneud iddo i gyd."

Druidic:

"May the light that shines from deep inside, flow ever out, and never hide. May the shining light within my soul, heal him now, and make him whole."

Green and gold light emanates from his hand in a warm glow and Uriel feels his bites begin to mend.

Arloric moves 3 squares to arrive between Baleon and Uriel, and casts cure light wounds on Uriel.

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 ⇒ 4

[Asmodina]

I just need Uriel and Baleon to post ASAP.

[Uriel Aurelius]

On it. Sorry guys.

Stepping up to the nearby roach, Uriel makes a mighty overhand chop with his sword.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

[Arloric Dziergas-Highbough]

Any word on how he's feelin' due to my healin'?

[Asmodina]

Arloric Dziergas-Highbough wrote:

Any word on how he's feelin' due to my healin'?

That will likely happen next round since they're before you.

[Baleon The Bloodhound]

Baleon holds his ground, waiting to spring ahead once the way is clear

Baleon readies an action to move 20 feet through the passage once Uriel has cleared the way.

[Asmodina]

Baleon stood firm but leaned in just in case he had need to move. This had been the longest half minute of his life, the uncertainty of it all was staggering! Not a half hour has passed since the beginning of Armasse and now he was here fighting bugs the size of dogs with terrible appetites. No matter, this party will prevail! Arloric said something in some tongue and after a brief shine of light and some melodious music Uriel didn't feel that bug bite anymore and he thanked Ragathiel that these were not giant mosquitoes.
Suddenly, cockroach1 makes a dash for it and lashes out at Aberus, but he saw the attack coming and was able to shift his weight in time. Its teeth clicked menacingly. If that were to connect it would have left a messy mark. Then from the dark depths another cockroach(number 4) spirals around the tunnel walls after the woman with the broken leg, Anevia. She's the weakest link and the least likely to give any trouble aside from screaming. However, this opens him up for attacks of opportunity by Telerin, Ithilwen and Aberus. -Have fun!

Cockroach 1 attacking: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11
Cockroach 1 Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2
After the AoO are dealt with
Cockroach 4 attacking, if it survives: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Cockroach 1 Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3

[21] Cockroach 3: Bared his fangs and attacked Uriel with a fierce biting! 16 = 16AC, the attack just hits, dealing 3 damage.
[20] Telerin: Shoots a crossbow, and yes that does count as shooting into melee. If you don't have precise shot that will be a -4 to your attack roll making that 15 an 11.
[17] Alexa: Punches a giant cockroach. If you think about it that's kind of pretty epic.
[17] Aberus: Attacks cockroach2 with a morning star and it doesn't dodge.
[15] Ithilwen: Makes like Devo and cracks her whip at cockroach1. A 22 hits, 2 damage.
[07] Uriel: Attacks Cockroach3 An 11 will miss.
[06] Baleon: readies and action to move 20'
[04] Arloric: Yells at Uriel and then heals him! Which will put him at 100%.
[12] Cockroach 1: (-2) Attacks Aberus
[12] Cockroach 4: Chases down Aneiva, and attacks( after Telerin, Ithilwen and Aberus have some fun with ATTACKS OF OPPORTUNITY!)
[03] Cockroach 2:(-27damage) Good bye.

[Aberus Ocellio]

Aberus saw a second cockroach skitter along the walls of the tunnel then suddenly surge towards the prone figure on the ground at his right. "Anevia!" he cried out, swinging his morningstar at the giant insect as it passed.

Attack of Opportunity (morningstar): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15
Morningstar damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

AoO against yellow cockroach #4 with a morningstar.

[Ithilwen of the Myriad Stars]

Ithilwen nods silently at Aberus' words. She grits her teeth and adjusts her balance just as another creature comes scampering out of the darkness.

Her reflexes immediately kick in, yet not fast enough – her strike falls just short of the insectoid threat.

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AoO: attack cockroach #4
   Scorpion Whip: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 = 8 Damage (Arcane Strike, inspire courage): 1d4 - 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 + 1 + 1 = 5

I don't know if I could throw some flanking bonus into the mix but it probably won't change much...

[Aberus Ocellio]

Telerin is currently armed with a crossbow, so I don't believe she can make an AoO.

[Telerin Quenya]

I dont think that you can make an AOA with a missile weapon

[Asmodina]

So 5 damage for the cockroach....yeah, I can now totally see them surviving a few nuclear attacks.

[Asmodina]

Cockroach took a quick bonk to the head, but despite your best efforts it continued its pursuit after easy prey! Cockroach 3 must be sensing that Uriel is a morsel worth fighting over as it rocked forward quickly to take a quick sample from just above the knee!
Cockroach 3 biting Uriel: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Cockroach 3 Damaging Uriel: 1d4 ⇒ 1
The darn thing made Uriel look like a ballerina! It took such a simple elegant turn to get out of the cockroaches way. It chittered angrily as its maw wrapped around a hunk of rock than his leg.

Telerin, you are next!

Spoiler:

[21] Cockroach 3: Bites Uriel and...misses!
[20] Telerin:
[17] Alexa:
[17] Aberus:
[15] Ithilwen:
[07] Uriel:
[06] Baleon:
[04] Arloric:
[12] Cockroach 1:
[12] Cockroach 4:

[Ithilwen of the Myriad Stars]

Still exacerbated by her previous miss, Ithilwen repositions herself and lashes at the overgrown bug – yet once again, she makes a fool of herself. I must look like a clumsy tamer.

"We're facing two of them here – some help?" she calls out in frustration.

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Free Action: maintain inspire courage (6/6)

Move Action: move 2 sq. NW (15 ft.), flank cockroach #4

Swift Action: activate Arcane Strike

Standard Action: attack cockroach #4
   Scorpion Whip (inspire courage, flanking): 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 + 2 = 9 Damage (Arcane Strike, inspire courage): 1d4 - 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 + 1 + 1 = 2