ADM Brent - Down in the Dumps Tuesday November 23rd, 2004 12:08:20 AM
The group goes back to their respective quarters and sleeps the sleep of the exhausted. The next morning the group feels much better - those wounded remember the healing you get from a full night's rest.
After Conner gets back from the Catacombs (he brings Mira's magic item with him), the group reassembles back at the flat. The day is overcast and a bit cooler than normal for this time of year but nothing unusual.
The group makes it back to the Shanty Quarter just after the ninth hour. The people within the Shanty have also begun their day - it appears that hunger and desperation never take a break. As they move closer to the part of the Shanty closer to the Heap, they notice a few people looking up at them. One of the women, sitting down on a stoop mending some raggedy clothes smiles and says, "Good Day!" A small dirty faced child hiding behind the woman asks her in the overloud voice of a child, "Are they the Guardian Angels that are making the boogies go away?"
The mother replies, "Shh, child. Yes they are the ones," never stopping her restless fingers from sewing.
The group reaches the Heap having realized with a bit of surprise that the denizens here have noted some of their actions. Others who are shambling make small nods or bows to the group, or smile a toothless grin.
This morning, as they come to the edge of the Heap a small flock of noisome vultures rise in the air protesting the arrival of the group.
Wilfire Ironhouse (24/24) Tuesday November 23rd, 2004 2:53:05 AM
Wilfire wakes up early and immediately begins his morning ritual of prayer and preparation. Once completed he joins the others, takes breakfast, and heads off towards the shanty.
Once they arrive at the heap, Wilfire returns the bows and nods of the denizens. "Perhaps we should learn more about these Boogies" he says aloud.
Evan (ac 16; ff 14; hp 18) d20+8=19 d20+8=13 d20+8=9 d20+8=18 Tuesday November 23rd, 2004 5:57:55 AM
(ooc: I believe that at the moment, Wilf has a room to himself. When Wilf moved in, Mira moved out of her room and into Evan's, giving her room over to Wilfire and Shadow)
Knowing that there will be some goblin hunting today, Evan brought his longsword. During the journey to the Shanty, Evan will have everyone walk close together so that Mira can explain his whistles. A soft trilling sound means fall back and regroup around Mira, a chirping sound means take cover, a sharp whistle means attack and several short sharp whistles mean retreat. He explains through Mira, that the party needs to try and stay closer together and concentrate its attacks in the same direction. With Conner in the rear to watch the party's back, the group should be proof against any sudden attacks from the rear.
As he moves through the garbage heap, Evan draws his sword and throwing axe, preparing himself for combat. While he does watch the ground for any change in the tracks from last night, Evan moves quickly towards the shanties where they encountered the goblins last night, fearing that the goblins may have packed up and left. Should he come across any goblin bodies, after all, who would throw away a dead body already in the dump, he will quickly kneel and slice off both ears, stringing them on a leather thong to return to the guard post.
(track-19; spot-13; listen-9; move silent-18)
Arm d20+4=19 d20+4=21 Tuesday November 23rd, 2004 6:24:31 AM
Sleeping well, Arm awakes the next morning refreshed and heads off to the dumps again to rid the Wold of some goblins.
Arriving at the dump, he draws his sword and begins to keep an eye and ear open for trouble (listen=19, spot=21).
Conner d20+3=6 Tuesday November 23rd, 2004 7:42:52 AM
Conner unshoulder's his bow as they enter the trash heap and loosely knocks an arrow. He searches for the makeshift marker he had constructed the night before and keeps his eyes open for signs of goblins [spot=6]. "If I was expecting a return visit I would set up an ambush and maybe a few traps, so be carefull" he warns the party.
Kadaz Tuesday November 23rd, 2004 8:06:53 AM
Before entering the trash heap Kadaz readies his heavy crossbow, quarrel at the ready. Those goblins attacked from a distance before and this time Kadaz wants to be able to hit back.
Shadow d20+2=13 d20+1=14 Tuesday November 23rd, 2004 8:32:29 AM
Shadow has a great nights sleep in the guild, and returns early to the flat where the group lives.
Hearing the what the lady says and the reaction of the locales makes Shadow feel like they are doing the right thing.
Once they get near the trash heap, Shadow draws his bow and loosely knocks an arrow ready for any sudden attack. (Listen=13 Spot=14)
Mira Tuesday November 23rd, 2004 7:22:58 PM
Mira interprets for Evan. She repeats, "we should try not to get separated, and present a united front against these creatures."
The sorcerer decides to keep her magic in reserve, so after casting Mage Armour upon herself, she takes up her crossbow.
Uriel Tuesday November 23rd, 2004 11:55:19 PM
Uriel listens to the mother-daughter exchange with a furrowed brow but the group presses on.
He snorts when he sees the birds, "Carrion Eaters. They were probably at the goblins."
Seeing everyone's preparations, Uriel unsheathes his longsword and pulls out his shield. He moves to at or near the front of the group.
ADM Brent Wednesday November 24th, 2004 12:09:50 AM
The party moves into the Heap, very carefully with weapons at the ready.
Going to the battle of the trash beast, the group sees this is where at least some of the birds were. If possible, the stench of the creature has increased with its rotting.
Evan searches the Heap carefully but continues to be stymied by the heavy traffic to the area. The group moves back into the vicinity of the ambush but the goblin bodies are gone. There are dark patches of ground and trash where the goblins and party members fell or bled.
The party soon becomes mired in the muck and trash juice again searching. They discover several small abandoned shelters (human-sized) that appear to be have been buried over with trash and debris over time. After a few hours the group has covered a frustratingly small area, only discovering an old skeleton well-buried inside a large mound of trash with its skull caved in wearing rotted leather.
Wilfire Ironhouse Wednesday November 24th, 2004 2:45:39 AM
"Don't touch that" Wilfire says as he points at the skeleton. "Who knows what kinda disease that thing is carrying."
Then a few minutes later he addresses the group. "Can any among us track? If so perhaps we should try to locate the trail of the Goblin. However, if we don't have a tracker among us, perhaps we should consider hiring someone to perform that service."
Evan (ac 16; ff 14; hp 18) d20+8=24 d20+8=27 d20+8=10 d20+6=7 Wednesday November 24th, 2004 5:37:48 AM
Evan eyes Wilfire for a moment then returns to hunting for the goblin tracks. Last night, they had found some shanties that looked like the goblins had been living there so Evan tries to relocate the shanties to start his hunt there.
(track-24; spot-27; listen-10; search-7)
Arm d20+4=9 d20+4=24 d20=6 Wednesday November 24th, 2004 6:14:35 AM
Lacking the training in tracking skills, Arm is content for the moment to idly pick through the garbage around him (search=6), while he keeps an ever-present eye open for trouble (listen=9, spot=24 - nat. 20).
While picking through the detritus, his mind wanders for some reason to thoughts of a well-fed flightless fowl and some type of game where two teams of men beat each other viciously in an attempt to get an inflated ball to their end of a field. Shaking his head in confusion, he puts those thoughts out of his head, and continues on. (OOC: Happy Turkey Day, everyone!! :) )
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, 22 HP) d20+2=18 d20+2=11 Wednesday November 24th, 2004 7:29:53 AM
"Wilf" starts Mira, "Evan is our tracker." The sorcerer's eyes flicker briefly over the blonde man as he does his best to pick up a trail, then they turn to the smelly piles of refuse. (Spot=18)
Mira adjusts the light crossbow in the crook of her arm after arming it. There won't be any surprises this time! (Listen=11)
Conner d20+3=22 Wednesday November 24th, 2004 7:34:21 AM
Fanning out, but making sure his back is to the backs of his mates, the fighter scans the piles of refuse in front of him. (Spot=22)
"Find anything interesting?" he calls to the ranger nonchalantly.
Kadaz d20+1=15 Wednesday November 24th, 2004 8:42:03 AM
Kadaz keeps scanning for trouble. "If I were a goblin I'd be hidden in my deepest hole today and come out only when odds were more in my favor. Let's hope we can locate a track or two."
(spot 15)
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 10/12] d20+1=8 d20+2=6 d20+4=17 Wednesday November 24th, 2004 10:12:52 AM
Shadow will remain silent as the group tries to determine where the goblins have gone. When members of the group start up conversations, Shadow just shakes his head. In a quiet voice, but not a whisper for whispers travel way too far, "If I were a goblin in hiding and heard all of these conversations, I would remain quiet until it was safe again."
Shadow will remain alert and try to find anything that might lead the group to the goblins lair. He knows they cannot move freely around even the Shanty Quarter. (Spot=8, Listen=6, and Search=17)
ADM Brent Wednesday November 24th, 2004 2:32:20 PM
{OOC: Hey, I sent you an email Kadaz to answer your post.}
Uriel {AC:17 ff 15 HP:33/33} d20+4=14 d20+4=10 Thursday November 25th, 2004 3:58:24 AM
Uriel will continue to look and listen while others search.
ADM Brent Thursday November 25th, 2004 4:08:14 AM
Evan is able to find the shanties - they are centered around where the attack was, with the telltale signs of blood.
The problem with the tracking is that it is too well travelled here and difficult to make out any one set of tracks.
While the party is looking they hear a sound from back the way they came. It is obscured by the piles of trash but deliberate...
Kadaz Thursday November 25th, 2004 8:40:36 AM
Kadaz whirls and looks at the direction the sound came from. He backs up carefully towards the rest of the group while aiming his crossbow at the noise. But then he whispers to the group "Keep watch all around. They might come at us from any direction."
Wilfire Ironhouse d20+3=19 d20+3=20 Thursday November 25th, 2004 7:41:59 PM
Wilfire tunes his senses into the sound that was heard, looking and listening for any more clues (spot 19, listen 20)
Arm d20+4=23 d20+4=15 Friday November 26th, 2004 9:16:47 AM
Arm, hearing the noise, remains alert as well, keeping a watchful eye on the surrounding area (spot=23, listen=15).
Shadow d20+1=6 d20+2=17 Friday November 26th, 2004 9:46:35 AM
Once they hear the noise Shadow will turn to see if he can see anything specific (spot=6) and will continue to listen (listen=17).
Evan (ac 16; ff 14; hp 18) d20+8=9 d20+8=26 d20+8=16 d20+8=27 d20+6=26 Friday November 26th, 2004 11:13:51 AM
Evan drops into a crouch and begins to creep towards the sound, moving as silently as possible, keeping his guard up, seeking the source of the sound. (track-9; move silent-26, listen-16, search-26 nat 20)
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, 22 HP) d20+2=12 d20+2=20 Friday November 26th, 2004 8:58:24 PM
Mira sticks with the rest of the group. Trusting that they will expose whatever is making the deliberate sound, she decides to protect their flank. She keeps her eyes and ears open, her light crossbow at the ready.
Spot=12 Listen=12
DM Sanity Info: Spells: 0 level-(6 per day) Detect Magic, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Ray of Frost 1st level-(5 per day) Magic Missile, Burning Hands, Mage Armour (#)
Conner [AC 19 32 HP] d20+2=15 d20+3=16 Friday November 26th, 2004 10:06:22 PM
Conner continues to scan the area for signs of the Goblins, his bow readied should any danger appear. [Spot=16, Listen=15]
Uriel {AC:17 ff 15 HP:33/33} Saturday November 27th, 2004 9:19:00 AM
"More goblins,"Uriel whispers. He moves over towards the sound. Sword drawn and shield at the ready.
ADM Brent - A moppet Saturday November 27th, 2004 9:24:12 AM
The group mobilizes towards the sound. They turn back towards where the remains of the trash monster lay. Poking it with a stick is a small child with a dirty face.
The moppet turns her head and startles for a second when the group comes around the heaps of garbage with weapons out. Seeing the group more clearly she says, "Good guys!" in a child's overloud voice. She goes back to poking the carcass with a stick.
Kadaz d20+1=17 Sunday November 28th, 2004 9:06:54 AM
Kadaz lowers his cross bow and grins. "You know, I could get to like being the good guys." He waves at the little girl, then returns to scanning the heaps of refuse for threats. (spot 17)
Wilfire Ironhouse d20+3=11 d20+7=11 Sunday November 28th, 2004 7:13:29 PM
Wilfire continues to search the heap for any signs of threats or Goblins (spot 11). He'll continue his search for about an hour, but if nothing turns up he'll stop, say a short prayer, and begin scanning the heap for any signs of magic.
OOC Detect magic 2 mins, 60 foot cone. If magic is detected spellcraft check is 11 on first aura.
Evan (ac 16; ff 14; hp 18) d20+8=12 d20+6=22 d20+8=15 d20+8=21 Monday November 29th, 2004 5:35:58 AM
The moment they identify the noise as a child, Evan turns his attention back to the surrounding garbage, listening intently for any other movement within the garbage. He scans the refuse, pausing when he sees Mira. He quickly signs to her to get the child out of here, then returns to hunting the goblins.
Listen-12; search-22; track-15; spot-22
Arm d20=11 d20+4=5 d20+4=17 Monday November 29th, 2004 5:59:04 AM
Not totally sure that it was the child who made the noise, Arm continues to be watchful for trouble as they poke about the garbage (search=11, listen=5, spot=17).
Conner d20+3=17 d20+2=3 Monday November 29th, 2004 9:03:18 AM
Conner slowly eases the tension from his bow string as the identity of the sound becomes known. He flashes a big smile at the child, "do you know where the bad creatures live?" he asks. The fighter keeps a sharp eye for danger as he waits for a response. [Spot=17, listen=3]
Shadow d20+1=9 d20+2=22 Monday November 29th, 2004 10:25:16 AM
Shadow will continue to scan the area still searching for any signs of the goblins. (Spot=9 and listen=22)
DM Kathy Monday November 29th, 2004 9:07:22 PM
Wilfire, Kadaz, Arm, and Shadow scan the area for any signs of trouble. The garbage dump is eerily quiet and still today; you see no sign of movement apart from the endlessly circling crows. The only sounds you hear are faint noises obviously drifting from nearby shanties.
Somewhere not too far away, a baby wails.
The small urchin gives Conner a "grownups-are-so-stupid" look. "The bad creature livded here," she explains loftily, "but you for killt it yesterday." A thought occurs, and she begins to look doubtful. "Dint you?" She sidles away from the thoroughly squished Otyugh, eyeing it as if expecting to see it move.
Evan has some trouble locating coherent goblin tracks in the muddle from the recent battles. With time and patience, he is able to follow what seems to be a consistent pattern of the tracks back through the scrap heap. He thinks that if he sticks with it a bit longer (one more Track/Survival check), he'll be able to tell where they come from.
Kadaz d20+1=9 Monday November 29th, 2004 9:39:47 PM
With Evan concentrating on the ground he cannot keep an eye out for trouble. Kadaz moves up a little behind Evan and looks ahead for a possible ambush. (spot 9).
Conner Monday November 29th, 2004 10:37:00 PM
"Don't worry little one, that creature is truly dead. I was asking if you knew where the goblins hid in the daytime." Conner gives the moppet a reassuring smile and awaits news from the party's tracker
Mira d20+5=12 Monday November 29th, 2004 10:45:23 PM
When Evan returns to his tracking, Mira makes a sour face. Why do men always assume women should deal with children?
Mira waves her light crossbow in the direction of the part of the Shanty Quarter from which they came and says, "maybe you should run along home, little one." (Diplomacy=12)
Wilfire Ironhouse Tuesday November 30th, 2004 1:37:20 AM
"Well done Evan" Wilfire says, as he takes up position to his flank and follows with flail in hand.
"Huntin sure is funer than garbage pickin"
Evan (ac 16; ff 14; hp 18) d20+8=28 d20+8=11 d20+8=10 d20+6=11 Tuesday November 30th, 2004 5:38:06 AM
Moving slowly and carefully through the garbage, Evan completely misses Mira's sour expression. He scans the area, keeping his ears open for any sound of stealthy movement from the surrounding garbage. Much like working a puzzle, Evan carefully picks apart the mix of tracks in the hopes of finding a set that will lead them to the goblins.
(track-28 nat 20; listen-11; spot-10; search-11)
Arm d20+4=13 d20+4=8 Tuesday November 30th, 2004 6:06:03 AM
Arm follows along behind Kadaz and Wilf to keep an eye open for trouble, as he's tired of sifting through garbage to find....MORE garbage (listen=13, spot=8).
Shadow d20+1=3 d20+2=17 Tuesday November 30th, 2004 10:13:33 AM
Shadow will join the group following Evan, and he will maintain his vigilance of trying to spot and listen for trouble. (Spot=3 and Listen=17)
DM Kathy Tuesday November 30th, 2004 11:49:30 PM
"Gobble-ins?" the girl repeats, eyes wide. Wordlessly, she shakes her head. Clearly she not only doesn't know where they hide, she didn't even know there were any about.
She takes Mira's advice, and a moment later is running from the scrap heap, presumably toward home.
Meanwhile, Evan's attention and patience are paying off. He is at last able to trace the goblin tracks to their source. He shoves aside a pile of filthy rags to reveal a crude trapdoor.
The others watch and listen, but see and hear nothing untoward. It's a little eerie.
Uriel d20+3=19 d20+4=11 Tuesday November 30th, 2004 11:56:52 PM
Uriel says to Mira, "I will take care of the child."
Uriel sheathes his sword and shield. To the child, Uriel says, "Come here lass, that creature may be dead but it can still hurt you nonetheless." If the child comes to him, then he will take her hand and draw her out of the heap telling her a funny rhyme {Diplomacy:19}.
"Aren't you worried about the goblins, little one?" he asks at the edge of the Heap. He looks around to see if there are any adults or others looking for the girl. {Spot:11}
After he thinks the girl will not return to the Heap, he tells her goodbye. Then he moves to return to the group.
Wilfire Ironhouse Wednesday December 1st, 2004 4:08:49 AM
"So this is where the little buggers are hidin" Wilfire says as he rubs his long beard. "Might be a good idea to check this door for traps, if anybody is skilled in that sort of thing."
"And does anybody have a light?"
Arm d20+4=24 d20+4=10 Wednesday December 1st, 2004 6:05:46 AM
Gripping his sword a bit tighter, Arm looks to Shadow, "I believe traps are more YOUR forte.". While (if) he does this, Arm redoubles his efforts to keep an eye open for trouble (spot=24 - nat. 20, listen=10).
Evan (ac 16; ff 14; hp 18) d20+6=9 d20+8=23 Wednesday December 1st, 2004 6:15:31 AM
Evan kneels at the edge of the trapdoor and studies it intently. Not really knowing what he is looking for in the way of traps, he can at least try to see if there are any strings or wires attached to it, although he suspects that if there were, they would be on the underside of the door. His fingers itch as he restrains himself from trying to lift the door until someone more knowledgable about traps can take a look.
(search-9;spot-23)
Kadaz Wednesday December 1st, 2004 7:04:53 AM
Kadaz uncocks his crossbow and ties it onto his pack. He then pulls out his axe and grips it in one hand. "Let me be the first into this shaft, I don't need a light."
Shadow d20+4=18 d20+1=13 d20+6=12 Wednesday December 1st, 2004 11:05:41 AM
Nodding to arm, Shadow will search the trap door for any signs of traps or locks (Search=18).
If he does not spot any he will listen at the trap door (without putting his ear on it).
If he does find a sign of a trap he will try and disable it. (Disarm Device=12)
Mira d20+2=18 Wednesday December 1st, 2004 5:38:02 PM
With her back to the trap door, Mira scans the surroundings for danger, her crossbow loaded and ready.[Spot=18]
Conner [AC 21 32 HP] d20+3=18 Wednesday December 1st, 2004 5:40:45 PM
Conner chuckles as the young one runs off. Taking a cue from Mira, he too keeps a careful eye on the surrounding trash heaps as the rogue investigates the trap door. [Spot=18]
Uriel d20+4=14 Wednesday December 1st, 2004 9:55:21 PM
Uriel keeps looking around waiting for the goblins to ambush them... Spot:14
DM Kathy Thursday December 2nd, 2004 1:39:40 AM
Neither Evan nor Shadow spots anything on the door that looks like a trap. The door itself is such a poor affair that you both consider it extremely unlikely that the thing has any kind of sophisticated trap on it.
Wilfire, who can see in the dark, volunteers to be the first one down.
The others continue to scan the area for trouble, but all else remains quiet.
Not everybody can see in the dark, of course. Anybody got a light? :)
Wilfire Ironhouse Thursday December 2nd, 2004 4:20:33 AM
"Follow me" Wilfire suggests as he opens the door carefully and prepares to start down the tunnel.
OOC- If nobody has a torch or latern, Wilfire will cast light on someone's weapon.
"It'll glow like that for about twenty minutes, so we should make this trip short."
Evan (ac 16 ff 14 hp 18) Thursday December 2nd, 2004 5:39:07 AM
Evan offers up his sword to be enspelled with light as he cannot see very well at all in the dark. Once the spell is cast, he slips the axe back into his belt and reaches down to take hold of the trapdoor. Evan checks with Kadaz and Wilfire to make sure they are ready, Evan heaves open the trap door, pulling slowly at first to make sure there is nothing tied to the underside to make some kind of warning noise. Once those who can see in the dark have entered the tunnel, Evan enters as well, staying close to Mira this time since he is not tracking.
Kadaz d20+1=3 Thursday December 2nd, 2004 5:53:14 AM
Kadaz enters the tunnel right behind Wilfire. His axe ready and shield raised, he looks intently for trouble. (spot 3)
Arm d20+4=15 d20+4=21 Thursday December 2nd, 2004 6:10:37 AM
Arm follows directly behind Kadaz, his sight adjusting almost immediately to the darkness. Mouth set in a grim line, he continues to scan for trouble (listen=15, spot=21).
Conner [AC 21 32 HP] Thursday December 2nd, 2004 7:46:59 AM
The fighter re-shoulders his bow and slips the arrow back into it's quiver as the dwarf and the ranger open the trap door. Conner pats the two sunrods in his belt "I've got a light source once we get down there" he offers.
Conner straps his shield to his forearm in preparation for the descent.
Shadow Thursday December 2nd, 2004 9:48:17 AM
Shadow is ready to suggest that he should be near the front because of the trip wire alarm, but remains silent as the group has already made decisions of who is in front.
He will wait his turn to descend into what ever is behind the trap door. He will put away the arrow he had nocked and shoulder his bow. He will draw his rapier because he senses he probably will need it shortly.
Mira d20+2=15 Thursday December 2nd, 2004 6:02:01 PM
"I'd suggest the rogue be in the lead," says Mira, voicing her opinion. She shakes her head a little as she puts her crossbow away, and takes up her shortspear. "Guess we're the rearguard, Evan" she adds as she prepares to descend into the tunnel, after one last glance around the trash heap. (Spot=15)
Uriel Thursday December 2nd, 2004 9:24:38 PM
"I agree that the trap-finder should be at the front along with a fighter," Uriel says. He puts a dagger in his teeth before he heads down.
He chuckles through the dagger and says, "Aarggh, me hearties!" quietly.
DM Kathy Thursday December 2nd, 2004 10:14:24 PM
Wilfire opens the door. What he finds on the other side is not so much a tunnel as a shaft--a straight, vertical chimney leading downwards.
Closer inspection reveals hand- and foot-holds cut into the packed earth of the shaft's sides. These are placed closer together than a human-sized being would make.
With their darkvision, both Wilfire and Kadaz can see the bottom of the shaft, some 40 feet below. Not an especially arduous climb--but farther than a person would want to fall.
The others watch and listen, but still there is no sign of goblins on the surface. There is also some talk of a marching order--certainly necessary, since it's obvious that only one person at a time will fit into the shaft.
[If you need to multi-post over the weekend to determine a marching order, please feel free to do so.]
Uriel Thursday December 2nd, 2004 10:25:59 PM
Uriel says upon mention of the size and characteristics of the shaft, "We might tie a rope off to people and lower them down. It would be ill-advised I think to just use the handholds down. Plus as it is packed earth, the ground holds might give way under our weight."
"Does anyone else have rope we can use also?," He asks as he resheathes his dagger and starts to dig into his pack for his own rope.
Mira Friday December 3rd, 2004 12:09:05 AM
"Actually, Uriel, I have a silk rope."
Mira lets her pack slide off her shoulders, and takes out a 50ft length of coiled rope. "Doesn't someone have a grappling hook?" she enquires.
Evan d20+6=8 Friday December 3rd, 2004 5:52:36 AM
Evan doesn't have a grappling hook but he does have a hammer. As they are in a trash dump, it shouldn't be too hard to find something to use for a stake. Evan begins searching the nearby trash in the hopes of finding something. (search-8)
While he searches, Evan signs to Mira, to pass on to the others, Trapfinder should go first with fighter protection at his back.
Kadaz d20+1=15 Friday December 3rd, 2004 7:53:02 AM
"Whatever we do, we should do it quietly. I am willing to let a trapfinder go first. But let's not draw more attention than necessary."
Kadaz turns to Birdie and sets him in a comfortable position near the tunnel top. "Guard" he commands. Birdie instantly takes up watch at the top of the tunnel. (handle animal 15)
Conner [AC 21 32 HP) d20+3=7 Friday December 3rd, 2004 7:57:36 AM
"I've both rope and grappling hook" the fighter offers. He scans the surrounding trash heap for dangers but his attention 9is diverted by his attempt to look down the hole and judge the battle situation they likely face. "I think we should have warriors near the front and back of our formation, for we could be attacked from either direction. Mira and her energy bolts should be near the middle where she can strike in either direction".
Conner does not savour going down into the confined spaces of the tunnel where his ability to manouver will be limited. "Those with healing should position themselves directly behind the fighters...just in case..."
Arm d20+4=22 d20+4=5 Friday December 3rd, 2004 8:49:42 AM
Stopping for a moment, Arm says to Shadow, "Yes, I think it best that you should go first, but you best be VERY careful, and we will be right behind you.". He then does another scan of the surrounding area (spot=22, listen=5).
Shadow d20+2=20 d20+5=14 d20+1=6 Friday December 3rd, 2004 9:52:20 AM
Listening to the group decide the order of descent, Shadow will try and inspect the closer handholds.
Having spent many a night, and day for that matter, climbing areas not to unlike this shaft Shadow feels he should be able to make it easily down. He will show some patience waiting for the group to get the rope and grappling hook ready. Once they have it set, "If you could keep the rope just in case, I should be able to climb down silently and see what is at the bottom." (Listen=20 and Climb=14 and Spot=6) He will look around once he gets to the bottom of the shaft.
If he does not see anything he will take the rope off and wave for the next person to start down.
Wilfire Ironhouse Saturday December 4th, 2004 8:25:58 AM
"Shadow goin down first sounds like a good idea. If the coast is clear it'll give us all time to get down. Yet, I can't help but feel concern for him goin down, and havin a bunch of angry goblins waitin. We better have a plan in case that happens."
"As for marchin order, I'd like to go down third... right after a warrior."
Kadaz Saturday December 4th, 2004 9:40:14 AM
Kadaz pipes up. "I'll go 2nd, I don't need a light to fight and I can cover Shadow. But I will need a rope to help me get down, I'm not much of one for climbing."
Uriel {AC:17 HP:33/33} Sunday December 5th, 2004 11:07:37 PM
"I would like to be third or fourth in the line up so that I can get a light source for the rest of us dark blinded ones" Uriel offers.
DM Kathy Monday December 6th, 2004 12:11:00 AM
Shadow is able to clamber down using the handholds. They're a little closer together than he'd like, but the descent is pretty easy for him and he reaches the bottom safely. He steps away from the shaft to allow others to descend. He is vaguely aware that the space around him is more open than he would have expected from goblin tunnels, but with only the light filtering down from above, he can make out little of what's around him.
Conner's rope and grappling hook are put to good use, and soon Kadaz is standing next to Shadow down below. Unhampered by the lack of light, Kadaz looks around and realizes that they are standing in a dry riverbed.
Wilfire follows Kadaz down, then Uriel follows Wilfire. Arm climbs down next, then Mira, then Evan. Connor follows last, acting as rearguard. Birdie, as ordered stays up top to guard the rope and make sure the escape route stays open.
You all wind up standing in the remains of an underground river, now dry and rocky. The river's course runs roughly northwest to southeast. It's about 20 feet wide, and the ceiling is about 20 feet up.
Evan d20+8=25 d20+8=19 d20+8=27 d20+6=10 Monday December 6th, 2004 5:28:44 AM
Evan moves away from the group slightly and begins searching the ground for tracks, trying to determine which way is the major route of travel from the entrance.
track-25; spot-19; listen-27; search-10
Kadaz d20+1=2 d20+1=8 Monday December 6th, 2004 5:51:45 AM
Kadaz walks slightly behind Evan, watching forward while Evan looks at the ground. (spot 2, listen 8).
Arm d20+4=18 d20+4=19 Monday December 6th, 2004 6:05:28 AM
Arm motions for the rest to follow Kadaz, murmuring to Mira, "I think I'll take up rear guard for now, as I don't need light to see by either". He then scans the area behind them for possible trouble (listen=18, spot=19).
Arm - again Monday December 6th, 2004 6:06:31 AM
sorry...Arm draws his sword upon reaching the bottom of the ladder. :)
Conner [AC 21 32 HP) d20+3=23 Monday December 6th, 2004 7:44:10 AM
Conner easily slips down the rope to the riverbed and scans his surroundings, including the ceiling [Spot=23; Nat 20]. When Arm shifts back to take the rear guard position, Conner moves up to cover the left flank, shield at the ready.
If darkness becomes an issue the fighter will take one of the sunrods from his belt and activate it.
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, 22 HP) d20+2=22 Monday December 6th, 2004 7:55:00 AM
Mira takes up her position in the middle of the troop and scans her surroundings [Spot=22]. The mage offers to carry the sunrod for Conner should he wish to free his hands for combat.
DM Sanity Info: Spells: 0 level-(6 per day) Detect Magic, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Ray of Frost 1st level-(5 per day) Magic Missile, Burning Hands, Mage Armour (#)
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 10/12] d20+4=19 d20+1=8 d20+2=15 Monday December 6th, 2004 9:45:29 AM
Shadow will move up just behind Evan to make sure there are no more trip wire alarms. (Search=19) He will maintain his vigilance watching for goblins. (Spot=8 and Listen=15)
Wilfire Ironhouse d20+3=19 d20+3=6 Monday December 6th, 2004 11:50:31 AM
With flail in hand, Wilfire takes up the right flank position, while listening and looking for any signs of trouble.
OOC: Listen check 19, spot check 6
DM Kathy Monday December 6th, 2004 11:57:18 PM
By the light of the sunrod, Evan examines the ground. It is rocky, so signs are difficult to see. It seems, though, that there is goblin traffic moving in both directions--both up and down the dry river bed from the shaft.
Kadaz steps up behind Evan, and Shadow remains near the front. Arm steps back to share rear guard with Conner
[Arm has low-light vision, meaning he doesn't need as much light as the humans. He does need some, though--unlike Kadaz and Wilfire who can see in total darkness.]
Shadow sees no wires or any indication of traps. Given how well-traveled this passage is, that's not a big surprise.
The others watch and listen, but see nothing. You do hear things--but it's hard to tell what. Sound echoes oddly down here.
Uriel d20+4=6 d20+4=23 Tuesday December 7th, 2004 12:22:15 AM
Uriel gets close to Evan and signs, "Do you see any signs?"
Uriel looks around and listens {Spot:6 Listen:23}
Kadaz Tuesday December 7th, 2004 5:37:52 AM
Kadaz thinks a moment about the situation. He then whispers to the group "We're on a plateau with a big waterfall off it. Does this dry riverbed slope towards the cliff? If so, we want to be careful when we go in that direction."
Arm d20+4=24 d20+4=8 Tuesday December 7th, 2004 5:50:52 AM
"I don't like this," Arm murmurs, "No, not one bit.". As he says this, he continues his vigilance, but the sound of the waterfall seems to hamper his ability to hear anything else (spot=24-nat. 20, listen=8).
OOC: Kathy, should I take some kind of penalty on my spot rolls due to lack of total night vision?
Evan (ac 16 ff 14 hp 18) d20+6=12 d20+8=13 d20+8=10 d20+8=18 Tuesday December 7th, 2004 6:05:20 AM
Evan smiles to Shadow as Shadow joins him. He points out the tracks, moving in both directions then looks to Shadow with an arched eyebrow. Sword and axe come to hand as Evan waits for Shadow to choose a direction to move in, moving to walk beside Shadow as they move forward, studing the ground in front of them as well as trying to stay as alert as possible.
Search-12; track-13; listen-10; spot-18
Wilfire Ironhouse d20+3=23 d20+2=7 Tuesday December 7th, 2004 7:43:53 AM
Wilfire stays close to the group as he uses his darkvison to look for any clues or signs of danger (OOC: Spot = 23... rolled a 20!). Wilfire is also careful to study the walls and ceilings for any unusual stonework (7+2=9).
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 10/12] d20+4=18 d20+2=22 Tuesday December 7th, 2004 10:23:27 AM
Seeing Evan look at him with 'what direction do we take', Shadow starts moving up the dry river bed. He will maintain his vigilance searching for trip wires or other signs that show there might be any traps or non-consistency (Search=18 Listen=22 natural 20). Turning to Evan, "Let me know if you see anything that might show a secret passage, like foot prints leading up to a blank wall or anything like that."
Shadow will continue to move until, either he or Evan find something, or the group says they need a break.
Mira Tuesday December 7th, 2004 6:59:09 PM
Mira holds Conner's sunrod, as she stands near the center and towards the back of the party. She waits as those at the front determine which direction would be best.
"So," she says to Arm, as he mutters to himself, "you figure the goblins bring their victims down here?"
Conner d20+3=6 Tuesday December 7th, 2004 7:02:15 PM
The fighter peers into the gloom that flanks the party (Spot=6), gripping his shield just a little tighter at the oddly echoing sounds.
DM Kathy Tuesday December 7th, 2004 11:20:02 PM
One direction seems as good as another, and Shadow decides to head "upstream" which is southeast. At least this way, you don't risk tumbling off the cliff.
It's hard to tell, but Shadow seems to feel that the majority of the sounds are coming from "downstream", the other direction.
Arm and Wilfire both see it and point it out, but Shadow and Evan have already noticed it--after about twenty feet of travel "upstream" there is an opening in the packed earth to the right. It's a tunnel, and it appears to be freshly dug.
[Arm, no penalties or anything; I just wanted to make sure we were on the same page.]
The tunnel varies in width between about five and about seven feet. There's room for two people to go side by side, but not room for them to fight. It is goblin-height, meaning most of the party will at least have to stoop. And, of course, it's dark.
I have as current marching order: Shadow and Evan, then Kadaz, Uriel, Wilfire, Mira (with the sunrod), Arm, and Conner. Is that right? Do you want to make changes? Also, do Shadow and Evan stay next to each other, or does one go first?
Uriel {AC:16 HP:33/33} d20+4=11 Tuesday December 7th, 2004 11:33:26 PM
{Uriel likes thr second rank just fine}
Uriel follows Evan's and Shadow's lead, ready to back them up if necessary. He looks around as they travel for anything important. {Spot:11}
Evan (ac 16 ff 14 hp 18) d20+6=25 d20+8=25 d20+8=15 d20+8=27 Wednesday December 8th, 2004 5:52:24 AM
With the tunnel being so tight, Evan slides his weapons back into their sheaths and pulls his crossbow off his back. With the bow cocked and loaded, Evan motions for Shadow to move forward, following behind him a couple of feet, just enough space to give Shadow plenty of swinging room. Evan kneels and studies Shadow's tracks as Shadow's will be the only friendly tracks from this moment on. Evan doesn't even consider going first as it would be pretty silly for Shadow to spot traps as Evan enters them.
search-25; track-25; listen-15; spot-27
Arm d20+4=11 d20+4=19 Wednesday December 8th, 2004 6:00:50 AM
Thinking about Mira's question for a moment, Arm replies, "Unless they lower them down on a rope, I can't see them transporting creatures bigger than themselves down the shaft we entered...even THEY would need to hang on to something on the way down. Of course, it's entirely possible that that is not the ONLY entrance to this place, OR,"he continues with a wry smile, "they can always wait for meals such as us to come to THEM.".
Upon reaching the freshly-dug tunnel, Arm approaches Wilf and says to him, "Your sight is better down here than mine, my friend. Kindly take a quick look down the tunnel to see what's there, but PLEASE be careful.". He continues to the rest of the group, "I say, as long as it's safe, to venture into this new tunnel. I don't like the idea at all of leaving it unexplored if we continue on...it would be MUCH too easy for them to ambush us from it.". Finally, he peers into the hole to see/hear what he can (spot=11, listen=19).
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 10/12] d20+4=17 d20+2=18 d20+1=18 Wednesday December 8th, 2004 11:27:30 AM
Shadow will allow those that want to peer down the tunnel to do so, but will enter the tunnel first (after drawing his rapier just in case). He will begin moving down the tunnel searching for traps and remaining alert to his surroundings. (Search=17, Spot=18 and Listen=18)
Kadaz Wednesday December 8th, 2004 7:25:49 PM
Kadaz walks by himself in line, slowly swinging his axe back and forth. He is completely at home in this dark tunnel, sized just right for him. He is muttering very quietly under his breath "Here goblin, goblin, here goblin goblin.
Wilfire Ironhouse d20+3=10 Wednesday December 8th, 2004 9:14:48 PM
Like Kadaz, Wilfire feels completely at home in this undersized tunnels.
After looking down the freshly dug tunnel for any signs of danger (SPOT 10), Wilfire will take up position behind Shadow, and keep his eyes peeled for any sign of danger.
Mira Thursday December 9th, 2004 2:12:04 AM
Mira holds the sunrod as best she can, satisfied with her position in the marching order.
Conner d20+3=5 Thursday December 9th, 2004 2:13:38 AM
Conner is distracted by the cramped quarters as they enter the lower part of the tunnel. (Spot=5) He grumbles to himself, unhappy that the environment just might favour the enemy.
DM Kathy Thursday December 9th, 2004 2:14:49 AM
Shadow misses it in the dim light, but Evan spots it in time--just barely. There is a tripwire strung across the passage about 45 feet from the tunnel entrance.
Taking time and being careful, you can all step over the wire without setting anything off. Or, Shadow can attempt to disable it.
To further complicate matters, Arm can now hear the sound of goblin voices somewhere up ahead. They're a ways off, but they're there.
Evan (ac 16 ff 14 hp 18) d20+8=20 d20+8=27 Thursday December 9th, 2004 6:02:33 AM
Evan stops Shadow before he hits the tripwire and points it out. While Shadow takes a look at the trap, as it should be disabled in case they are running when they pass this way again, Evan kneels with his crossbow at the ready, watching down the tunnel for any sign of the approaching goblins.
spot-20; listen-27
Arm d20+4=21 d20+4=19 Thursday December 9th, 2004 6:18:36 AM
As loudly as he dares, Arm says, "Looks like this is it. They're up ahead somewhere...I'd extinguish that sun rod for now if I were you and hang on to Kadaz or Wilf for guidance, Mira...no need to announce our presence before we're ready.". As he waits for Shadow to disarm the trap, he once again strains his senses to pick up anything he can (spot=21, listen=19).
Kadaz Thursday December 9th, 2004 6:18:57 AM
Kadaz takes a moment to make sure his helmet is on tight and his armor secure. He grips his shield and axe fiercely and grins in the darkness. He softly whispers "Let's take the fight to them. Surprise the goblins."
Wilfire Ironhouse Thursday December 9th, 2004 8:56:37 AM
"Not sure if I can surprise anyone in this armor, but I'll give her a try" Wilfire proclaims as he grips his flail a little tighter.
Shadow d20+6=20 d20+4=13 d20+2=15 d20+1=10 d20+7=12 Thursday December 9th, 2004 10:00:52 AM
Shadow being stopped by Evan looks at the Ranger questioning look. Once he points it out, Shadow shakes his head at his inability to detect the tripwire, but moves to it and starts to try and disarm it (Disable Device=20). If he gets to a point where he can no longer see the group or he sees goblins he will motion for the group to proceed towards him.
IF he is able to disarm it he will continue on quietly, raising his hand to stop the rest of the group from following (Move Silently=12). He will continue to search for more traps, listen and spot for any movement and other indications of the goblins. (Search=13, Listen=15, and Spot=10)
OOC: not great rolls by any means.
Uriel Thursday December 9th, 2004 12:20:58 PM
Uriel fidgets in the tight confines of the small tunnels, gripping his sword tighter and muttering very softly to himself
Mira Thursday December 9th, 2004 5:58:21 PM
Mira fiddles with her velvet pouch and distributes the contents between her remaining two leather pouches. She slips the empty velvet sac over the lit end of the sunrod. The sac can be easily removed if the party needs light. Mira hefts the rod's weight and smiles, a pretty good bludgening weapon in a pinch," she thinks.
Wilfire Ironhouse Thursday December 9th, 2004 8:20:33 PM
Just before the groups starts moving towards the sounds of the goblins, Wilfire will cast bless on the group.
Duration- 2 minutes (20 rounds)
Conner (AC 21 32 HP, Bless +1) Friday December 10th, 2004 12:28:44 AM
Already hunched slightly due to the close quarters, Conner drops his eyes momentarily as the cleric enchants the party. He feels prepared to take on whatever they are about to encounter.
DM Kathy Friday December 10th, 2004 1:30:58 AM
Shadow is successfully disables the trap, and Mira covers the sunrod. Cautiously, you move forward.
Shortly after the trapped spot, the passage widens into a small antechamber. Looking around, Kadaz and Wilfire can see signs that goblins have spent some time here--gnawed bones and similar scraps. There's nothing here to suggest beds, though.
Kadaz and Wilfire can also see that the passage continues on the other side of the chamber, heading northwest now. And by now, you can all hear the sound of goblin voices, sounding very close now.
As you move through the chamber--the non-dwarves struggling with the total lack of light--you hear a couple of goblin voices call out, perhaps in warning. Then all the voices fall eerily silent.
Evan (ac 16 ff 14 hp 18) Bless 20rds d20+6=9 d20+8=22 d20+8=9 Friday December 10th, 2004 6:03:04 AM
Realizing that the goblins have probably already seen them, Evan quickly switches weapons, slinging the crossbow back onto his back and drawing his sword and a throwing axe. Evan follows closely behind Shadow, close enough to see Shadow but not close enough to impair his fighting ability. He keeps his eyes and ears open for a possible ambush.
search-9; spot-22;listen-9
Wilfire Ironhouse Friday December 10th, 2004 9:36:17 AM
With flail in hand Wilfire finds a relatively covered position close to the wall and begins casting as quietly as he can.
OOC- Bless (20 rounds)
Arm d20+4=18 d20+4=15 Friday December 10th, 2004 9:49:09 AM
"Prepare yourselves, my friends...it seems that surprise is not on our side today. We should spread out across the chamber to minimize the chances of us getting hit as a group, ESPECIALLY if they have a mage in their midst.", Arm says as he prepares to take up a posture to the side of the area leaving this room, watching and listening all the while. (spot=18, listen=15)
Shadow d20+1=15 d20+2=19 Friday December 10th, 2004 10:13:36 AM
Shadow gets ready for the onrush of the goblins. He will make sure that he has enough room for himself with allowing Evan to have enough room. "Do we move on or wait?" Shadow asks quietly. (spot=15 and listen=19)
Kadaz d20+1=15 Friday December 10th, 2004 4:35:00 PM
"Get ready to make a lot of light. As soon as we dwarves see a kobold we'll yell and that should surprise them a bit," Kadaz whispers. He looks forward anxiously. (spot 15)
Conner [AC 21 32 HP] d20+2=3 d20+2=16 Friday December 10th, 2004 9:12:22 PM
Conner feels his way along the walls of the passage and into the antechamber. Disoriented in the darkness he strains to listen to his surroundings, but all he can hear is the throbbing sound of his own pulse [Listen=3].
As slowly and quietly as possible he unsheathes his longsword and readies himself for battle [Move silently=16].
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, 22 HP) d20+3=22 Saturday December 11th, 2004 11:00:46 AM
Mira presses up against the face of the rock, trying to keep out of sight. (Hide=22) She holds the sunrod at the ready, one hand on the velvet bag. If the party is attacked, she will pull off the bag, hoping the sudden light will startle their attackers and give her friends an advantage.
DM Sanity Info: Spells: 0 level-(6 per day) Detect Magic, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Ray of Frost 1st level-(5 per day) Magic Missile, Burning Hands, Mage Armour (#)
Uriel Sunday December 12th, 2004 10:11:05 PM
Uriel readies himself, looking at the line of the group to ensure there are no gaps.
DM Kathy Sunday December 12th, 2004 11:22:26 PM
Evan switches from crossbow to sword, and makes to follow Shadow.
Shadow hesitates, however, uncertain whether to stay or move into the tunnel. Kadaz and Arm seem inclined to stay, and ready themselves.
Wilfire casts Bless on the party (Jeff, help us remember that the Bless is in effect. :) )
Conner, Mira, and Uriel also get themselves ready for the goblins to appear.
You wait in the darkness for what seems like an eternity. After a time, it becomes apparant that the goblins, too, are waiting for their enemies to approach. You'll either have to outwait them, or move through the tunnel.
Evan (ac 16 ff 14 hp 18) Bless 19rds d20+6=8 d20+6=9 d20+6=13 d20+8=24 d20+8=23 d20+8=21 Monday December 13th, 2004 5:50:27 AM
After what seems to be an endless wait, Evan begins to move forward as silently as possible, moving left. He taps shadow on the shoulder and motions for him to move right. Turning to look back at Conner and Kadaz, he motions for them to move forward to provide a distraction for the goblins in the hopes that he and Shadow can get into flanking positions. Staying as alert as possible and straining to see his opponents in the dark, Evan exits the tunnel and moves left along the wall.
search-8; ignore next two d20+6 rolls; move silently-24; listen-23; spot-21
Arm d20+4=13 d20+4=16 Monday December 13th, 2004 6:05:46 AM
Arm, seeing Kadaz and Wilfire on the move, chooses to follow them, senses alert and weapon ready (spot=13, listen=16).
Wilfire Ironhouse Monday December 13th, 2004 8:16:33 AM
Wilfire watches Shadow and Evan starting to move forward, and then waits for Conner and Kadaz to follow. Should they do so he will take up position behind them, and follow.
Uriel {AC:17 HP:33/33} d20+4=23 Monday December 13th, 2004 8:24:41 AM
Uriel will move up into position as indicated by Evan since he is in the near the front with Kadaz. {Spot:23}
Kadaz (AC 20/18 ff, HP 32/32) d20+1=19 Monday December 13th, 2004 9:24:29 AM
Kadaz says to the group "They know we're here. And they're getting readier by the moment. Time to earn my keep."
The dwarf fighter moves to the front of the group. With shield raised and axe ready he moves purposefully through the room and into the tunnel heading northwest. The clanking of his armor, shield, helm & weapons as he strides should cover the noise of anyone actually trying to move quietly. He keeps a keen watch ahead and tries, at best he is able, to see any traps. (spot 19)
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 10/12] d20+7=21 d20+2=10 d20+1=3 Monday December 13th, 2004 9:44:16 AM
Once Evan taps him on the shoulder and indicates to go right, Shadow will begin to creep forward and move to his right as silently as possible(Move Silently=21). He will remain aware and listen and spot for the goblins. (Listen=10 and Spot=3). With his rapier at the ready.
Conner [AC 21 32 HP] d20+2=20 d20+2=11 Monday December 13th, 2004 5:08:40 PM
The tattooed fighter waits patiently in the dark, shield and sword at the ready. When those nearest him motion him forward he complies. He takes very slow, deliberate steps to avoid knocking into anyone or anything in the darkness [Move Silently=20, Listen=11]. "Be ready with that sunrod lass" he whispers as he passes Mira in the dark.
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, 22 HP) d20+3=15 d20+3=19 Monday December 13th, 2004 5:35:45 PM
The sorcerer creeps forward her back still against the rock face on the right hand side of the tunnel. The moment she hears the sounds of combat, she will remove the velvet bag from the sunrod. This should provide some light for the fighters, and prove a distraction to their enemy.
Move Silently=15 Hide=19
DM Sanity Info: Spells: 0 level-(6 per day) Detect Magic, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Ray of Frost 1st level-(5 per day) Magic Missile, Burning Hands, Mage Armour (#)
DM Kathy d20+3=12 d20+3=18 d20+3=4 d4=1 d20+3=16 d20+3=13 d20+3=11 d20+3=19 d20+3=5 d20+3=20 d4=2 d20+3=5 d20+3=13 d20+3=11 Monday December 13th, 2004 7:02:18 PM
Cautiously, Evan and Shadow make their way forward, feeling their way in the dark. Kadaz follows more confidently, able to see where he is going.
He also sees the goblins arrayed in the room ahead of them. He shouts a warning, but the javelins are already flying toward the party.
Even is hit once for 1 point of damage.
Shadow is not hit.
Kadaz is hit once for 2 points of damage.
Conner is not hit.
Everyone else is out of range--for now.
Combat map is on the way.
Kadaz (AC 20/18 ff, HP 30/32) d20+10=20 d10+3=10 Monday December 13th, 2004 9:39:14 PM
Kadaz steps forward to confront the goblin in the middle of the front line. He swings his battle axe and hits!. (attack 20, damage 10). Kadaz grins broadly at the next goblin (#6) and shouts in dwarvish <Die goblin scum>!
Evan (ac 16 ff 14 hp 17/18) Bless 18rds) Tuesday December 14th, 2004 5:35:32 AM
(ooc: could you provide a link to the map here? I currently cannot access my e-mail)
Conner [AC 21 32 HP] Tuesday December 14th, 2004 6:30:47 AM
Kadaz's gutteral yell and the sound of a dwarvish waraxe are enough to tell Conner that the battle has begun, but the pervasive darkness and the fear that a blind swing on his own part might as easily find friend as foe, keep him from joining the fray.
Cursing his own clumsiness, he tucks his sword beneath his shield arm and searches for the second sunrod tucked in his belt.
[OOC I presume he can retrieve the sunrod this round and activate it next round before throwing it forward]
Arm Tuesday December 14th, 2004 6:31:36 AM
Unable to attack anything at the moment, Arm drops his sword and begins to move his fingers while chanting, "voluminous humanus marchintime". Instantly, the sound of a small company of marching soldiers echoes through the tunnel, hopefully enough to frighten some of the goblins into flight while not frightening the party at the same time (cantrip: Ghost Sound, equivalent sound: 12 marching men, Duration: 3 rounds, DC:13 to save).
Uriel {AC:17 HP:33/33} Tuesday December 14th, 2004 8:46:58 AM
Uriel tries to move up to get in range to attack, knowing Mira is going to light up the room.
Wilfire Ironhouse d20+5=8 Tuesday December 14th, 2004 9:23:51 AM
Wilfire steps forward and attempts to strike the nearest Goblin with his two-handed flail, but Wilfire slips while he steps forward.
OOC- Sorry I don't have my character here so I can post my AC and everything. ALSO EVERYONE REMEMBER BLESS!!!
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 10/12] d20+3=13 d4+2=4 Tuesday December 14th, 2004 10:26:52 AM
Shadow will move forward and engage the closest goblin (#1). He will attack with his rapier (to hit 13, dmg 4)
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, 22 HP, Bless+1) Tuesday December 14th, 2004 7:02:13 PM
At the sound of combat Mira removes the velvet bag from the sunrod, and tries to squeeze towards the middle of the group where she can be of some help.
DM Sanity Info: Spells: 0 level-(6 per day) Detect Magic, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Ray of Frost 1st level-(5 per day) Magic Missile, Burning Hands, Mage Armour (#)
Other: Bless from Wilfire-2nd round/20 (+1 morale bonus on on attack rolls, and saving throws vs fear effects)
DM Kathy d20+2=7 d20+2=19 d20+2=20 d6=2 d20+2=6 d20+3=20 d20+3=17 d4=1 d4=1 d20+3=14 d20+3=8 d20+3=12 d20+3=14 d20+3=23 d20+3=13 d4=4 Wednesday December 15th, 2004 1:34:32 AM
[OOC, Brent e-mailed me and corrected an error I'd made in the original map, so Conner and Uriel have swapped places.]
Kadaz steps up and swings at goblin #2, striking a solid blow and taking the creature down.
Conner, unable to see his opponents, readies himself for the coming battle.
Uriel moves forward as best as he can. Wilfire attempts to reach the goblins, but finds his way blocked by some of his companions.
Arm casts a spell, sending the sounds of ghostly feet echoing through the cavern. [Len, which direction are the "soldiers" coming from? Or is it just a general sound?]
Shadow steps up and slashes at goblin #1 with his rapier, but the blow misses.
Mira uncovers the sunrod, and now the group can see. She moves to the center of the group.
From somewhere at the back of the goblin group, a voice is shouting orders in the harsh goblin tongue.
Goblin #1 pulls a morningstar and swings it at Shadow, but misses. Goblin #5 also steps up to attack Shadow, and hits for 2 points damage.
Goblin #3 steps up to Kadaz and aims a morningstar at him, but the blow clangs off the sturdy dwarf's armor. Goblin #6 steps up to attack, too, and misses his strike altogether.
Goblins 4 and 7 step toward the center of the room to get a better angle, then launch javelins at Uriel. Both hit, for a total of 2 points damage.
Goblins 8 through 10 target Evan with their javelins, although they know he'll be harder to hit in melee combat. All three javelins miss.
Goblins 11 and 12 throw javelins at Wilfire. One of them hits, for 4 points damage.
Wilfire Ironhouse d20+6=10 Wednesday December 15th, 2004 3:04:39 AM
Wilfire shakes off the javelin hit and looks for someone to attack. If he can get to anybody with his flail he'll make an attack (10). Otherwise he'll raise a hand and point it at a Goblin and say "Fall"
OOC Command spell DC 13. Target is the closest non-injured Goblin.
Evan (ac 16 ff 14 hp 17/18) Bless 17rds) d20+4=20 d20+5=18 d8+3=5 d6+3=5 Wednesday December 15th, 2004 5:58:21 AM
(ooc: Thank you Brent. Now I need another favor, I will not have internet access from Dec 20th to Dec.27th. If you could play Evan, I'd appreciate it.)
Evan moves forward and left, keeping the wall to his left and attacks goblin 3, leaving the way open for Kadaz to reach goblin 2.
(hit ac 20 with sword for 5 dam; hit ac 18 with axe for 5 dam)
Conner [AC 21 32 HP] Bless Wednesday December 15th, 2004 7:50:08 AM
Conner, sunrod in hand, manages to sheath his sword and edges forward behind Uriel and Wilfire.
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 8/12] d20+2=18 d4+2=5 Wednesday December 15th, 2004 8:38:45 AM
Shadow tries not to let the pain show in his face as he is hit by the goblin's morningstar. He increases his efforts to get rid of at least one of his opponents by a lunge with his rapier. (To hit=18 and dmg=5)
Kathy pretending to be Arm Wednesday December 15th, 2004 10:51:28 AM
Unable to reach the battle at the moment, Arm steps up behind Conner and begins to sing a song of heroics and overcoming great odds. (bardsong: inspire courage - taking effect next round, +2 save vs. charm & fear, +1 to attk/dmg rolls, affects all allies, duration: lasts while he sings, and 5 rounds after he stops singing)
[Arm is having trouble with the site, so he e-mailed me his post.]
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 8/12] Wednesday December 15th, 2004 1:25:09 PM
OOC: sorry, I forgot about the Bless spell (need to add 1 to my attack to make it 19)
arm - test post Wednesday December 15th, 2004 2:01:14 PM
hopefully it'll work this time... :)
Kadaz d20+11=13 d10+4=7 Wednesday December 15th, 2004 6:19:31 PM
The singing from behind him reminds Kadaz that he has a solid group of friends at his back and he can concentrate on what is in front. This encourages him even more and steps forward to swing at another goblin (#3). But Kadaz slips slightly in the gore of the dead goblin on the ground and his swing is not nearly as solid. (attack 13, damage 7).
Uriel {AC:17 HP:33/33} d20+7=26 d6+4=8 d20+3=18 d6+3=6 Wednesday December 15th, 2004 8:58:07 PM
If it doesn't look like Uriel can get to the front then he will switch to bow and fire at a goblin.
If melee:Hit AC:26 Dmg:8 If missle:Hit AC: Dmg:6 not firing on one in melee but one of the javelin tossers
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, 22 HP, Bless+1) d4+1=2 d4+1=5 Wednesday December 15th, 2004 9:25:27 PM
Mira reaches out with her free hand, aiming for the goblin barking orders. As the magic words escape her lips, two missiles of magical energy fly in the direction of her target. (Magic Missile=7 pts dmg)*
DM Sanity Info: Spells: 0 level-(6 per day) Detect Magic, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Ray of Frost 1st level-(5 per day) Magic Missile(#), Burning Hands, Mage Armour (#)
Other: Bless from Wilfire-3rd round/20 (+1 morale bonus on on attack rolls, and saving throws vs fear effects) Bardsong (inspire courage) from Arm-lasts while he sings, and 5 rounds after he stops (+2 save vs. charm & fear, +1 to attk/dmg rolls)
*(OOC: If Arm's Bardsong is in effect, dmg=9)
DM Kathy d20-1=15 d20+2=16 d20+2=16 d20+2=7 d20+2=20 d20+2=11 d6=4 d20-1=11 Thursday December 16th, 2004 1:03:59 AM
Wilfire is unable to reach a goblin for hand-to-hand, so he casts a spell instead. Goblin #7 looks puzzled for a minute, then sneers something in goblin at Wilfire.
Evan, swinging weapons in both hands, manages to take out #3 and #6. He then moves forward to allow others to come up behind him.
Conner, no longer blind, begins moving forward.
Shadow's rapier thrust takes out goblin #1.
Arm begins to sing, heartening his allies. [Note that bardic song is also a morale bonus, so it does not stack with Bless.]
Kadaz steps up, but misses his attack.
Uriel steps up to join the melee combat, and takes out goblin #7.
Mira sends two Magic Missiles flying toward #12, and drops him.
Goblin #4 steps up and takes a swing at Shadow, but misses. Goblin #5 also swings at Shadow, and also misses.
Goblin #11 steps up to engage Evan, and misses.
Goblins #9 and #10 select Uriel as their target; one of them hits for 4 points damage.
Goblin #8 re-positions, then hurls a javelin at Mira, but misses.
Wilfire Ironhouse d20+6=7 d20+2=6 Thursday December 16th, 2004 2:28:12 AM
Wilfire shifts left and right looking for a line on a goblin to hit (6). If a hole opens up he will move in and make an attack, but otherwise he will begin spellcasting again.
OOC- If one of the goblins attempts to flee he will cast command and attempt to make them fall prone (DC14). If none of them flee he'll burn the command spell and heal Shadow instead (6).
Evan (ac 16 ff 14 hp 17/18) Bless 16rds, Bardic song) d20+5=13 d20+6=21 d8+4=11 d6+4=8 Thursday December 16th, 2004 6:01:04 AM
Evan quickly moves forward in an attempt to close with goblin 11. He strikes quickly as he attempts to fold the flank in on the goblins.
(sword hit ac 13 for 11 dam; axe hit ac 21 for 8 dam.)
Arm Thursday December 16th, 2004 6:04:56 AM
Unsure if his song is aiding the group or not, Arm ceases and attempts to move up as far as possible so that he may get a shot in at the goblins.
Kadaz d20+11=21 d10+3=10 Thursday December 16th, 2004 6:22:46 AM
Frustrated at his miss, Kadaz concentrates and swings again at the goblin in front of him (#5). This time his axe hits the creature doing significant damage. (attack 21, damage 10)
If the goblin goes down Kadaz will break through the goblin front line and quickly move towards the one in the rear who appears to be giving orders.
Kadaz (AC 20/18 ff, HP 30/32) Thursday December 16th, 2004 8:14:28 AM
(OOC: Sorry. Forgot AC and HP info).
Conner (AC 20; 32 HP, Bless +1, Courage +1) d20+5=17 d6+2=8 Thursday December 16th, 2004 8:18:59 AM
Inspired by the bards voice, and frustrated by his inability to directly engage the goblins, Conner steps forward until he is directly behind Shadow and launches the sunrod directly at goblin #4 with a grunt of exertion. [Hit AC=17, (+1 bless, +1 courage, +1 point blank shot, -4 as goblin is engaged in melee) for 8 dmg (I assumed it was equivalent to a thrown club)- My mistake should be d6+5=11 -+1 point blank shot, +3 str, +1 Courage]
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 8/12] d20+3=9 d4+2=6 Thursday December 16th, 2004 8:32:46 AM
Shadow, after avoiding two different attacks, will attack the goblin directly in front of him (#4). (To hit=9 and dmg=6)
Uriel {AC:17 HP:27/33 Aura of Courage} d20+7=22 d6+4=9 Thursday December 16th, 2004 6:59:52 PM
Uriel swings at the next available goblin. {Hit AC:22 Dmg:9}
{OOC:Everyone within 10 ft gets a +4 Morale bonus to saves to fear}
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, 22 HP, Bless, Bardsong) d4+1=5 (+1 Bardsong) d4+1=5 (+1 Bardsong) Thursday December 16th, 2004 10:33:15 PM
Drawing strength from the echos of the bard's song, Mira holds the sunrod aloft and with her free hand hurls two more missiles, this time, at the goblin (#8) who aimed his javelin at her. (Magic Missile for a whopping max dmg of 12)
DM Sanity Info: Spells: 0 level-(6 per day) Detect Magic, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Ray of Frost 1st level-(5 per day) Magic Missile(##), Burning Hands, Mage Armour (#)
Other: Bless from Wilfire-4th round/20 (+1 morale bonus on on attack rolls, and saving throws vs fear effects) Bardsong (inspire courage) from Arm-lasts while he sings, and 5 rounds after he stops (+2 save vs. charm & fear, +1 to attk/dmg rolls) 4/5 rounds left
DM Kathy d20+2=19 d20+2=19 Friday December 17th, 2004 12:20:07 AM
Evan strikes at goblin #11. The sword misses, but the axe hits and drops the creature.
Arm stops singing and moves forward, looking for an opening.
Wilfire has also been waiting for an opening, and when Evan drops the goblin, he takes it. He moves foward to engage goblin #10, but misses his strike.
Kadaz drops #5 and moves through the line, looking for #8. [Mira already dropped the one who was giving orders.]
When Kadaz moves, he provokes attacks of opportunity from #4 and #9, but they can't quite penetrate his armor.
Frustrated, Conner steps up and flings a sunrod at #4, hitting him and dropping him.
Shadow steps forward to engage #9 [I'm assuming, since #4 went down], but misses.
Uriel clobbers #9 into next week.
Mira sends two more Missiles flying, these at #8, and that goblin, too, goes down.
There is now only one goblin left, #10. Seeing the situation, he opts for orderly retreat and disappears around the corner.
[Withdraw - full-round action, does not provoke an AoO]
You still hear the sound of footsteps approaching, but that's just Arm's spell.....isn't it?
Arm Friday December 17th, 2004 5:58:50 AM
A bit distressed at seeing that he missed a chance to fight, Arm says to the group, "Hold for a moment...my spell will dissapate very soon, and then we can see if anything else approaches. Keep a sharp eye out nonetheless.". Saying so, he sets about to removing the ears from the fallen goblins so that they may redeem them once they get back to town.
OOC: The "ghost sound" spell ends this round... ;)
Evan (ac 16 ff 14 hp 17/18) Bless 15rds, Bardic song 4rds) d20+8=28 d20+8=26 Friday December 17th, 2004 6:03:33 AM
Evan quickly cleans his blades on the tunic of one of the downed goblins then moves down the tunnel a few feet where he can see around the corner to see if the enemy approaches. While the others search the bodies, Evan keeps an eye open for any attempts at attacking the party. (listen-28 nat 20; spot-26)
Kadaz (AC 20/18 ff, HP 30/32) d20+1=13 Friday December 17th, 2004 6:42:15 AM
Kadaz moves alongside Evan to help guard the front of the group, also alert for oncoming goblins. (spot 13).
Conner (AC 20; 32 HP, Bless +1, Courage +1) d20+1=8 d20+3=17 d20+2=4 Friday December 17th, 2004 7:48:31 AM
Conner retrieves the sunrod from where it lies next to the downed goblin. The foot-long iron rod glows in his hand, casting it's light in a 30' radius. The fighter tucks it into his belt and quickly searches the goblin's corpse for anything of interest [Search=8].
Conner tries to stay vigilant to his surroundings while performing his task [Spot=17, Listen=4]
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 8/12] d20+4=9 Friday December 17th, 2004 8:39:45 AM
Shadow will clean off his rapier, similar to Evan on one of dead goblins clothing, and then he will begin searching the bodies. He will keep his rapier handy in case there are more goblins approaching. In a quiet voice, not a whisper becuase it would travel, "We need to move fairly quickly or there might be some nasty surprises for us." Shadow suggests.
Wilfire Ironhouse Friday December 17th, 2004 8:44:07 AM
Wilfire chases after the fleeing Goblin, running his full 30 feet and then casting if he can see the little fella.
OOC- Not sure where the Goblin started, but if he did a withdraw action I might be able to get close enough to cast a command spell "approach". Darkvision should allow me to see him if I have line of sight.
Kathy - interjection Saturday December 18th, 2004 1:49:53 PM
Run is a full-round action, so you couldn't run and cast in the same round. You could move your normal 20 feet and then cast.
Also, remember that a Command has to be understood by the target. Do you speak Goblin?
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, 22 HP, Bless, Bardsong) d20+3=15 d20+2=5 Sunday December 19th, 2004 3:44:23 PM
Mira watches as the lone goblin scrambles away. She wonders if she should take him out with one of her missiles, but decides against it.
"Everyone okay?" she calls, raising the sunrod high and looking around. (Search=15, Spot=5) "I wonder what else resides in this dark hole," she muses aloud.
DM Sanity Info: Spells: 0 level-(6 per day) Detect Magic, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Ray of Frost 1st level-(5 per day) Magic Missile(##), Burning Hands, Mage Armour (#)
Other: Bless from Wilfire-5th round/20 (+1 morale bonus on on attack rolls, and saving throws vs fear effects) Bardsong (inspire courage) from Arm-lasts while he sings, and 5 rounds after he stops (+2 save vs. charm & fear, +1 to attk/dmg rolls) 3/5 rounds left
Uriel{AC:17 HP:27/33} d20+4=12 Sunday December 19th, 2004 7:06:54 PM
Uriel agrees, "Let's press on. That one isn't going to just go lay down for a nap. But keep an eye out for traps and ambushes."{Spot:12}
DM Kathy Sunday December 19th, 2004 10:28:24 PM
Arm begins harvesting ears, while Evan and Kadaz move forward to guard the party against other forays.
Wilfire runs in the direction the last goblin ran, but by the time he gets there he is too late to be able to cast his spell; the goblin has disappeared around another corner.
Conner retrieves his sunrod, and Shadow takes a quick look at some of the bodies. He finds a handful of copper and silver coins on each, but nothing of real value.
The group agrees to press on, and hastily forms up to proceed.
[Near the front: Evan, Kadaz, Wilfire (because of his run). Near the center: Uriel, Mira, Shadow. Near the back: Conner and Arm. Is that about right?]
Evan (ac 16, ff 14; hp 17/18, bless 15 rds) d20+8=22 d20+8=15 d20+8=13 d20+6=9 Monday December 20th, 2004 5:22:31 AM
Evan moves forward as silently as possible, remaining as alert as possible, searching for any sign of an ambush or trap. move silent-22; listen-15; spot-13; search-9)
((I'm off to the airport. I may have internet access sporaticly over this next week but I wouldn't count on it. If I am able to post, it will be in the morning. Please take care of Evan while I'm gone and don't let the nasty ole goblins kill him))
Arm d20+4=10 d20+4=19 Monday December 20th, 2004 6:05:02 AM
Finished with the bounty, Arm offers to trade places with Evan, still feeling a bit left out from not getting to have a go at the goblins. "You can concentrate more on protecting Mira's back," he goads with a smile. He then tries to discern if there are any further threats approaching. (listen=10, spot=19)
Kadaz (AC 20/18 ff, HP 30/32) Monday December 20th, 2004 6:30:18 AM
Kadaz stays at the front of the group and concentrates on what is ahead of them. He whispers backwards "Let's move on before they have a chance to set a trap or ambush."
Shadow Monday December 20th, 2004 11:34:00 AM
If the group decides that they are safe enough without him checking for traps, Shadow will stay in the middle of the group. He will exchange weapons though, switching from his rapier to his short bow and knock an arrow ready for their next encounter.
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 7/12] d20+2=21 d20+1=5 Monday December 20th, 2004 11:35:08 AM
OOC: Forgot the DM stuff and Shadow's Listen and Spot rolls (Listen=21 and Spot=5)
Conner (AC 20; 32 HP, Bless +1, Courage +1) d20+3=23 d20+2=4 Monday December 20th, 2004 5:21:50 PM
Conner takes up a position on the left flank, about half-way up the column. The sunrod is stuffed in his belt and casts an eerie glow around his shield like the corona of light that surrounds the moon during an eclipse. He moves forward cautiously peering into the dim surroundings, ready to react to any sudden movements [Spot=23 (Nat 20), Listen=4]
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, 22 HP, Bless, Bardsong) d20+2=18 d20+2=13 Monday December 20th, 2004 6:17:25 PM
Mira takes her place near the back of the party, holding her sunrod high above her head. She remains quiet and watches her surroundings with care [Spot=18, Listen=13].
DM Sanity Info: Spells: 0 level-(6 per day) Detect Magic, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Ray of Frost 1st level-(5 per day) Magic Missile(##), Burning Hands, Mage Armour (#)
Other: Bless from Wilfire-6th round/20 (+1 morale bonus on on attack rolls, and saving throws vs fear effects) Bardsong (inspire courage) from Arm-lasts while he sings, and 5 rounds after he stops (+2 save vs. charm & fear, +1 to attk/dmg rolls) 2/5 rounds left
Uriel {AC:17 HP:27/33} Monday December 20th, 2004 9:26:03 PM
Uriel moves forward with the rest of the group. He says, "I think Shadow should be allowed to scout for traps."
DM Kathy d20+3=12 d20+3=14 d20+3=9 d20+3=11 Tuesday December 21st, 2004 3:13:01 AM
The group forms up and heads forward cautiously, trying to forestall another wave of goblin attacks.
Near the center of the group, Shadow thinks he hears something coming up on them from behind. And it definitely isn't Arm's Ghost Sound spell, which has ended.
No sooner has this registered with Shadow than several javelins come whistling out of the dark behind the party, aimed at Mira and Arm who are at the back. Fortunately, all the javelins miss their mark.
[Grr! Look how badly I rolled!]
Wilfire Ironhouse d20+3=11 d20=16 Tuesday December 21st, 2004 5:05:34 AM
Wilfire turns and tries to pick out the Goblins behind them using his darkvision (11 spot). He then charges in their direction and hopefully gets close enough to slam someone with his Flail (16+2 charge=18).
Arm (AC 13, HP 13/13) d20+4=12 d20+3=11 d8+1=2 Tuesday December 21st, 2004 6:04:27 AM
Determined not to miss the fight this time, Arm attempts to advance to the rear (OOC: I've always wanted to say that... :) ) and engage the new batch of enemies, trying to see where exactly they are (spot=12). If he can reach one this round, he swings at it (attk: 11, dmg: 2), if not he'll do so next round.
Kadaz (AC 20/18 ff, HP 30/32) d20+1=16 Tuesday December 21st, 2004 6:48:51 AM
The attack from the rear may be coordinated with an attack from the front, is Kadaz's first thought. While others turn to face the threat Kadaz looks carefully forward to see what is coming. (spot 16)
Conner (AC 21 32 HP, Bless +1) d20+12=27 d8+4=7 Tuesday December 21st, 2004 7:49:42 AM
Conner turns to face the attacking goblins. If any are within his range he will charge forward and attack with his longsword [hit AC=27 (+2 charge, +1 bless, +1 bard's song) for 7 dmg; Effective AC=19], otherwise he will take a defensive posture between Mira and their foes [Total defense, Effective AC=25].
"Come and fight us! Spawn of an Otyugh!" the tattooed fighter yells at the goblins in hope of enticing them into open battle.
Evanac (16, ff 14; hp 17/18, bless 15 rds) d20+8=12 d20+8=25 d20+6=25 Tuesday December 21st, 2004 8:52:42 AM
Evan is afraid of a concerted attack also, so he keeps looking ahead, fighting the urge to run to Mira's side.
{listen-12; spot-25; search-25}
ADM Brent Tuesday December 21st, 2004 8:53:08 AM
I was posting for Evan FYI
Uriel {AC:17 HP:27/33} Tuesday December 21st, 2004 8:54:41 AM
Clearly frustated he keeps ending up in the center of the group, Uriel drops his sword and shield to pull his bow - to work as second rank support to either the front or back.
Shadow [AC20/17 HP 7/12] d20+4=12 d20+2=20 d4+2=4 Tuesday December 21st, 2004 9:07:25 AM
Shadow hearing the sound from behind, and then having the group attacked, will turn and fire an arrow at the goblins attacking them. (diregard the second roll, to hit=12 dmg=4)
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, 22 HP, Bless, Bardsong) Tuesday December 21st, 2004 8:09:45 PM
Mira spins around at the sound behind her and watches as the Javelins clatter to the ground harmlessly around her. "Behind us" she shouts to the others.
DM Sanity Info: Spells: 0 level-(6 per day) Detect Magic, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Ray of Frost 1st level-(5 per day) Magic Missile(##), Burning Hands, Mage Armour (#)
Other: Bless from Wilfire-7th round/20 (+1 morale bonus on on attack rolls, and saving throws vs fear effects) Bardsong (inspire courage) from Arm-lasts while he sings, and 5 rounds after he stops (+2 save vs. charm & fear, +1 to attk/dmg rolls) 1/5 rounds left
DM Kathy d20+2=17 d6=3 d20+2=13 d6=4 d20+3=22 d20+3=12 d4=1 d20-1=12 d20-1=8 Tuesday December 21st, 2004 10:16:02 PM
Wilfire is able to see the goblins well enough with his darkvision, now that he's facing the right way. He charges one of them and hits it with his flail. [I don't know how much damage you do with that thing, but I'm going to assume you killed the critter.]
Arm is also able to find a target, and advance on it. His blow goes wide, but Conner is able to charge in and take it out.
Shadow fires a shot that goes wide, and Mira shouts a warning.
Meanwhile Kadaz and Evan, concerned about an attack from the front, hold their ground and keep looking up the tunnel. Kadaz thinks he sees movement up ahead.
Uriel stays where he can support either combat with his bow.
Then the goblins act. Goblin #3 (#1 and #2 were killed by Wilfire and Conner, respectively) steps up and strikes at Arm, hitting him for 3 points damage. Goblin #4 also swings at Arm, hitting for 4 more points damage.
Goblin #5 steps forward a short way, and seems to be shouting orders.
Goblins #6 and #7 come around the corner and fling javelins at Mira. One hits for 1 point of damage.
Goblins #8 and #9 also come around the corner, but throw their javelins at Wilfire. They're at a disadvantage because he's in melee combat, and they don't throw especially well anyway. Wilfire is unharmed.
[combat map on the way]
Wilfire Ironhouse (HP 24/24, AC 16, BLESS) d20+6=13 d10+6=9 Wednesday December 22nd, 2004 2:14:30 AM
Wilfire lets out a savage growl as he drops the first Goblin, and then continues his attack on the second (13 or 14 if bless is still on... damage 9).
"Graaaaa... Eat Flail ya pixie!" he yells
Arm (AC 13, HP 7/13, Bless) d20+4=17 d8+1=6 Wednesday December 22nd, 2004 6:12:16 AM
Growling, Arm swings savagely at one of his attackers (attk: 17 - dmg: 6)...even though he's been hurt, he's happy to be back in battle and making a difference.
Conner (AC 21; 32 HP, Bless +1, Courage +1) d20+8=12 d20+6=10 Wednesday December 22nd, 2004 7:37:01 AM
Conner slashes at his nearest opponent and then attempts raise his spiked shield into it's face. Finally in combat and fully weaponed, he is strangely ineffective and mentally kicks himself for his failure.
Kadaz (AC 20/18 ff, HP 30/32) Wednesday December 22nd, 2004 9:48:05 AM
"Evan, there's something moving up there" Kadaz warns. "Get ready for some javelins." Kadaz looks around on the ground for a javeline to pick up. If there is one close by he will pick it up and prepare to throw it.
Evan (AC:16, ff 14; hp 17/18, bless 15 rds) by ADM Brent d20+8=20 d20+8=23 d20+6=22 Wednesday December 22nd, 2004 5:49:22 PM
Evan will nod at Kadaz and ready throwing axes if something shows itself to the front.
{listen-20; spot-23; search-22}
Uriel d20+5=6 d20+5=18 d6+3=7 Wednesday December 22nd, 2004 5:52:28 PM
Uriel nocks an arrow and fires towards Gob #5 at the rear. He says, "Everyone, make sure to communicate what you see or if you need help."
{Hit AC:18 Dmg:7}
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, 21/22 HP, Bless, Bardsong) d4+2=6 d4+2=5 Wednesday December 22nd, 2004 7:20:32 PM
Angered that the goblins have drawn blood, Mira picks a target and lets fly with another set of magic missiles. She will aim her missiles at the one who appears to be directing the others (#5) unless the paladin has already dispatched him. If #5 is down, she will send the missiles after the fellows behind those already engaged with her party. (6+5=11 dmg)
DM Sanity Info: Spells: 0 level-(6 per day) Detect Magic, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Ray of Frost 1st level-(5 per day) Magic Missile(###), Burning Hands, Mage Armour (#)
Other: Bless from Wilfire-8th round/20 (+1 morale bonus on on attack rolls, and saving throws vs fear effects) Bardsong (inspire courage) from Arm-lasts while he sings, and 5 rounds after he stops (+2 save vs. charm & fear, +1 to attk/dmg rolls) *over after this round*.
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 8/12] d20+5=23 d4+2=3 Wednesday December 22nd, 2004 11:25:42 PM
Shadow will nock another arrow and loose it goblin #5. (To hit=23 and dmg=3)
DM Kathy d20+2=14 d6=3 d20+2=21 d6=5 d20+2=5 d20+3=21 d4=2 Thursday December 23rd, 2004 3:32:26 AM
Wilfire snarls and swings at the closest goblin, but his blow is deflected by the creature's shield. Conner's luck is no better. Arm, although wounded, is able to take out goblin #3.
Kadaz looks around, but sees no fallen javelins in this part of the cave. He and Evan can now both see a group of goblins headed toward them, javelins at the ready.
Uriel shifts position [you didn't have a clear shot at #5 where you were], and takes out goblin #5 with his bow. Mira sends two Magic Missiles flying and takes out goblin #6.
Shadow wants to shoot at #5, but finds that the creature is already down. He shifts targets, and is able to wound #7.
Goblin #4 takes another swipe at Arm, hitting him for 3 points damage. Goblin #8 also moves up to engage Arm, hitting him for 5 more.
Goblin #9 moves up to attack Wilfire, but misses badly.
Goblin #7, wounded, still manages to hit Mira with a javelin for 2 points damage.
Conner (AC 21; 32 HP, Bless +1, Courage +1) d20+8=10 d20+6=7 Thursday December 23rd, 2004 7:59:19 AM
"Caragu rukhs!Orc dung curses Conner in dwarven as yet again his attempts to slash and bash the goblin before him go amiss. [Hit AC=10 and AC=7].
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 8/12] d20+5=22 d20+5=7 d4+2=3 Thursday December 23rd, 2004 9:15:10 AM
Shadow will yet again nock another arrow and fire it at goblin #7. (to hit=22 dmg=3 ignore 2nd d20 roll hit roll instead of changing dice)
Uriel {AC:17 HP:27/33} d20+5=18 d6+3=6 Thursday December 23rd, 2004 10:08:18 AM
Uriel assesses the fight and decides to shoot the goblin behind the first rank - Goblin 7.
{Hit AC:18 Dmg:6}
Evan (AC:16, ff 14; hp 17/18, bless 15 rds) by ADM Brent d20+5=18 d4=2 Thursday December 23rd, 2004 10:21:26 AM
Evan will wait until the goblins are within range and throw an axe at the coming goblins. Hit AC:18 Dmg:5
Arm (AC 13 - HP -1/13) Thursday December 23rd, 2004 11:32:11 AM
Sighing quietly, which goes unheard amongst the fighting, Arm slumps to the ground, completely at the mercy of whatever Fate has in store for him.
Kadaz (AC 20/18 ff, HP 30/32) Thursday December 23rd, 2004 11:36:32 AM
Kadaz holds his shield in front of him and prepares to fend off javelins. "Evan, let's wait for them. The tunnel narrows slightly here and they'll have trouble getting by us." As he talks he takes a quick look behind him to see the other fighters successfully holding the line.
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, 19/22 HP, Bless) d8+1=7 Thursday December 23rd, 2004 6:30:25 PM
Mira stiffles a cry as the javelin inflicts it's damage. With a sharp intake of breath, she moves to the bard's side, drawing a potion from one of her pouches. Clenching the stopper in her teeth, she pulls the vial free, and pours the draught between Arm's lips. (Cure Light Wounds - 7 HP restored)
DM Sanity Info: Spells: 0 level-(6 per day) Detect Magic, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Ray of Frost 1st level-(5 per day) Magic Missile(###), Burning Hands, Mage Armour (#)
Other: Bless from Wilfire-9th round/20 (+1 morale bonus on on attack rolls, and saving throws vs fear effects) Bardsong *over*
(OOC: Question to Len - Is Arm wearing any armour?)
DM Kathy Friday December 24th, 2004 12:57:23 PM
[I'm going to give Jeff a bit more time to do a post for Wilfire.]
Arm Friday December 24th, 2004 3:45:18 PM
Thankful for the assistance from Mira, Arm regains his feet and prepares to rejoin the battle.
OOC answer: Yes, I do...studded leather. :)
Wilfire Ironhouse d20+7=9 d10=5 Saturday December 25th, 2004 10:52:25 AM
OOC- From home I don't jave access to my character sheet and I can't seem to find the map in my yahoo account. With this in mind, Wilfire will act with Arm's safety as priorty one. If he can engage goblin 4 or 8 without taking an AOO he will.
Going for another mighty swing with his flail, Wilfire attempts to down a goblin (9), but his aim is poor.
DM Kathy d20+2=11 d20+2=8 d20+2=9 d20+3=9 d20+3=7 d20+3=6 Saturday December 25th, 2004 4:18:37 PM
Conner again attacks the goblins in front, and is again unable to connect. He's having the worst luck.
Shadow fires a shot at goblin #7, and hits him squarely. The goblin goes down.
Uriel has the same idea, but goblin #7 is down already. Instead, he shoots at one of the goblins facing Conner and Wilfire. He shoots carefully, to avoid hitting his friends, and as a result misses altogether [-4 for shooting into melee].
Arm slumps to the ground, and Mira moves to him, pulling out a healing potion. [Retrieving a potion is a move action; giving a potion to an unconscious person is a full-round action. Mira can't do both this round. She can get the potion and move to Arm, but that's about it.]
Trying to protect Arm, Wilfire swings at goblin #8, but misses.
Cackling with glee over having knocked Arm out, goblins #4, #8, and #9 now turn their attention to Conner. Their luck is no better than his, though, and they all miss.
Meanwhile, the goblins up the other tunnel approach closer to Evan and Kadaz. Evan throws an axe at one of them (#10), and takes it out before it can throw a javelin. The other three set up and throw. Their throws are terrible; they all miss.
Conner (AC 21; 32 HP, Bless +1) d20+7=20 d20+5=24 d8+3=7 d6+3=5 Saturday December 25th, 2004 5:02:57 PM
Conner beats back the attack from the three gobins that face him. His blood rising, he launches his own attack, slicing into Goblin #4 with his longsword [Hit AC 20 for 7 hp]. If the goblin remains standing he will finish it by thrusting his spiked shield into it's head, otherwise he rakes Goblin #8 with the shield spikes [Hit AC=24 for 5 HP].
"Someone help Arm, I'll hold these devils at bay!" He yells behind him.
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, 19/22 HP, Bless) Saturday December 25th, 2004 5:06:32 PM
Mira kneels over the stricken bard and pours the draught down his throat. [CLW + 7HP as rolled last round]
DM Sanity Info: Spells: 0 level-(6 per day) Detect Magic, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Ray of Frost 1st level-(5 per day) Magic Missile(###), Burning Hands, Mage Armour (#)
Other: Bless from Wilfire-10th round/20 (+1 morale bonus on on attack rolls, and saving throws vs fear effects)
Kadaz (AC 20/18 ff, HP 30/32) Saturday December 25th, 2004 5:43:21 PM
Kadaz sneers at the poor aim of the goblins. "Evan, you're faster than me - go help Conner and Arm. The goblins can't hit a thing at this range and I can block this tunnel long enough for you to finish off the ones in back." Kadaz takes a short step forward to stand in the center of the narrow tunnel, striking his axe to his shield. This is what dwarves should do!
Wilfire Ironhouse d20+7=27 d20+7=13 d10+3=13 Sunday December 26th, 2004 3:50:07 AM
Wilfire's face goes bright red with frustration and anger when the goblins celebrate Arm going down. "I'll give ya something to celebrate as he sends his flail spinning around his head and directly into the face of the nearest Goblin.
"GAAAAAAA!" he yells as blood from the goblin splashes over him.
(OOC- 27 hit, 13 on critical, 13 damage)
Shadow [AC20/17 HP8/12] d20+5=23 d4+2=4 Sunday December 26th, 2004 9:14:06 AM
Shadow will send yet another arrow flying at the goblins (this time at #8 to try and take it out before it can do anything else to arm or Mira). (to hit=23 dmg=4)
Evan Sunday December 26th, 2004 5:48:09 PM
Evan spends this turning moving to the back to help the group back here after nodding at Kadaz's comment.
Uriel AC:17 HP:27/33} d20+5=21 d6+3=5 Sunday December 26th, 2004 5:50:03 PM
Uriel moves to a close second rank of Kadaz so he can fire at the goblins throwing javelins.
If he can fire still this round, then he will. Hit AC:21 Dmg:5
DM Kathy d20+4=6 d20+4=8 d20-1=13 d20-1=8 d20-1=8 d20-1=17 d20-1=3 d4=3 Sunday December 26th, 2004 10:20:01 PM
Conner shakes off his doldrums and becomes the killing machine you remember from past battles, taking out goblin #4 and #8.
Mira feeds the potion to Arm, which revives him.
Kadaz steps up to face the oncoming goblins, calling to Evan to go help the others.
Wilfire anihilates goblin #9.
Shadow goes to shoot at a goblin and finds that all the ones to the east have been taken out already.
Evan moves back toward Mira, and Uriel steps in behind Kadaz. With his human vision, he has a tough time seeing the oncoming goblins, but he can pick out a target and hit it. Goblin #12 goes down.
Goblins #11 and #13 charge Kadaz, but miss him.
More goblins appear around the corner, and hurl javelins at Uriel. One manages to hit him for 3 points damage.
Wilfire Ironhouse d8+2=9 Monday December 27th, 2004 12:25:56 AM
Wilfire steps on the body of the fallen Goblin as he wipes the blood of his face with his forearm. Next he steps over to arm and lays his hands on his chest, while saying a short prayer
"Curatio placeo" he utters as white light falls on both him and Arm.
OOC- Burn command for cure light wounds (heal 9)
Arm (ac 13, hp 13/13) Monday December 27th, 2004 6:11:13 AM
Fully rejuvinated, Arm thanks Wilf with a grip to his shoulder, and begins to head west to address the current threat, grabbing a javelin from one of the fallen goblins as he goes.
Conner [AC 21 32 HP] Bless Monday December 27th, 2004 8:37:21 AM
Satisfied that all of the goblins in front of him are dead, the tattooed fighter turns in his tracks and runs up behind Uriel to provide support in the growing battle on this flank.
Kadaz (AC 20/18 ff, HP 30/32) d20+10=12 d20+10=17 d10+3=9 Monday December 27th, 2004 9:08:15 AM
Kadaz swings at a goblin while he shouts "More coming this way." But trying to talk as he swings proves more difficult than it looks. (attack 12). He readies himself to swing again immediately if one of the goblins tries to force its way past him. (if attack of opportunity becomes available attack 17, damage 9).
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 8/12] d20+5=10 d4+2=5 Monday December 27th, 2004 9:44:29 AM
Shadow turns towards Kadaz and takes a slight step to his left (down on the map), so that he can hopefully see the goblins down the passageway. If he can see 14-18 he will fire an arrow at one of them, but if he cannot see them he will fire at #11. (to hit=10 dmg=5)
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, 19/22 HP, Bless) Monday December 27th, 2004 5:34:28 PM
Mira sweeps down behind the fighters, taking care to stay out of the way of those using material weapons. She unshoulders her crossbow and loads it in preparation.
DM Sanity Info: Spells: 0 level-(6 per day) Detect Magic, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Ray of Frost 1st level-(5 per day) Magic Missile(###), Burning Hands, Mage Armour (#)
Other: Bless from Wilfire-11th round/20 (+1 morale bonus on on attack rolls, and saving throws vs fear effects)
Evan (AC:16, ff 14; hp 17/18, bless) by ADM Brent Tuesday December 28th, 2004 1:04:00 AM
Evan shakes his head in disgust as the last goblin drops on the east front. He sighs as he turns and moves back towards the other front.
Uriel {AC:17 HP:24/33} d20+5=19 d6+3=7 Tuesday December 28th, 2004 1:07:00 AM
Uriel stays quiet as he backs off a step with the bow to continue to fire at the oncoming goblins. He will make way for Conner to step up since Conner is holding melee weapons.
{Hit AC:19 Dmg:7}
DM Kathy d20+2=22 d20+2=5 d20+2=19 d6=4 d20+4=24 d20+4=5 d6=5 d20-1=8 d20-1=7 d20-1=6 Tuesday December 28th, 2004 2:04:30 AM
Wilfire steps up and cures Arm the remainder of his hit points. Feeling much better, Arm grabs a javelin and moves toward the battle.
Conner moves up behind Uriel. Uriel switches places with him, then fires a shot and takes down goblin #14.
Kadaz swings at goblin #11, but his blow glances off the creature's shield.
Shadow moves over and fires at #15, but misses.
Mira also moves over behind the fighters and makes ready her crossbow; Evan moves into position near Conner and Uriel.
Goblins #11 and #13 swing at Kadaz. One of them connects for 4 points damage. Goblin #15 charges Kadaz, hitting him for 5 points damage.
Goblins #16, #17, and #18 step forward and throw javelins at Conner. None of them even come close.
[Note to those with ranged weapons: you'll be at -4 to hit goblins 11, 13, and 15 because they're in melee combat with Kadaz. You'll also be at -4 to hit goblins 16, 17, and 18, because they have cover from Kadaz and his goblins. And yes, you have cover from them, too.]
Arm d20-2=17 d6+1=5 Tuesday December 28th, 2004 6:00:50 AM
Hefting his newly acquired weapon, Arm flings the javelin at goblin #11, connecting solidly (attk: 17, dmg: 5).
Conner [AC 21 32 HP] Bless d20+7=19 d8+3=9 d20+5=15 d6+3=5 Tuesday December 28th, 2004 9:05:03 AM
Conner steps to the south of Kadaz and drives his longsword into Goblin #13's midsection [Hit AC=19 for 9 HP]. The fighter, now fully in rhythm, continues his attack slamming the wounded goblin with his spiked shield [Hit AC=15 for 5 HP] "Dont worry about this one, guardsman. He's all mine!"
[If G#13 is already down and Conner can reach another he will shift his second attack to the new adversary.]
Kadaz (AC 20/18 ff, HP 21/32) d20+10=16 d10+3=10 Tuesday December 28th, 2004 9:39:08 AM
With Conner at this side Kadaz can concentate on the goblin to the north. Hoping for a better swing this time Kadaz winds up and hits at the creature, this time doing somewhat better (attack 16, damage 10).
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 8/12] d20+1=13 d4+2=3 Tuesday December 28th, 2004 12:24:22 PM
Shadow will nock yet another arrow and try and take out goblin #16. (To hit=13 [+4 to hit with weapon, +1 bless, -4 because of cover] dmg=3)
Wilfire Ironhouse d20+9=26 d10+3=8 Tuesday December 28th, 2004 5:38:24 PM
OOc- Not sure if Wilfire can reach the Goblins with a charge (40" move), but if he can he'll do so. Otherwise he'll just do a double move to be a single 5 foot movement away from a goblin.
IC: Wilfire takes up his huge flail again and begins spinning it over his head as he charges. Taking up a barbaric yell he moves in quickly, and brings the huge spiked ball down with great force (17+6 hit+ bless+ charge=26).(Damage 8)
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, 19/22 HP, Bless) d20+1=10 Tuesday December 28th, 2004 10:41:46 PM
Mira supports her companions, firing a bolt from her light crossbow. (Hit AC 10 (miss).
DM Sanity Info: Spells: 0 level-(6 per day) Detect Magic, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Ray of Frost 1st level-(5 per day) Magic Missile(###), Burning Hands, Mage Armour (#)
OOC: +4 +1 Bless -4 cover
Other: Bless from Wilfire-12th round/20 (+1 morale bonus on on attack rolls, and saving throws vs fear effects)
Evan (AC:16, ff 14; hp 17/18, bless 15 rds) by ADM Brent d20+1=3 Wednesday December 29th, 2004 1:22:47 AM
Evan throws another axe at an available goblin, willing to maintain a second rank with the paladin, but his throw goes wide.
Uriel {AC:17 HP:24/33} d20+1=9 Wednesday December 29th, 2004 1:27:49 AM
Uriel fires a shot at one of the goblins throwing javelins but misses badly.
Hit:9
Arm ac 13 : hp 13/13 d20-3=14 d8=5 Wednesday December 29th, 2004 5:50:07 AM
Assuming he was successful with his javelin attempt, Arm draws his crossbow to take a bead on goblin #15 (attk: 14, dmg: 5).
DM Kathy Wednesday December 29th, 2004 1:05:41 PM
Arm hurls his commandeered javelin at one of the goblins, and hits solidly, taking the creature down. He then readies his crossbow [you can fire next round].
Conner steps up and skewers goblin #13, and Kadaz hacks down goblin #15.
Shadow fires another shot, but misses his nimble little foe.
Wilfire charges up next to Kadaz and clobers goblin #11.
Mira, Evan, and Uriel all attempt ranged attacks, but those little critters are nimble as anything.
Kadaz and Wilfire, with your darkvision you can clearly see that there is some activity starting up in the cross-corridor behind the goblins. You can see goblins crossing in both directions, most in a very big hurry.
Conner, make a Spot check (DC 12) to see the same thing; your light source is behind you if I'm remembering right.
Goblins #16 and #18 exchange glances, then fade back to the cross-corridor and join the general throng. For the moment, the only foes in sight are the ones traveling the cross-corridor. There seem to be quite a number of them.
[OOC: I'm off to a gaming convention tody. It's only an hour from my house, but you know how these things go. I may be able to run home and post sometime in the next couple of days, but I'm not counting on it. In my absence, feel free to multi-post if you need to in order to discuss strategy.]
Conner d20+3=11 Wednesday December 29th, 2004 5:18:19 PM
Unable to see too far into the tunnel the fighter fails to notice where the goblins have dissappeared to. [Sunrod is actually stuck in Conner's belt bit partly covered by his shield].
With no obvious enemy in sight, the fighter begins to search the bodies for treasure and helps gather the weapons that have either been thrown or dropped by the goblins.
Arm Thursday December 30th, 2004 5:55:22 AM
No longer seeing a viable target, Arm shoulders his crossbow and, drawing his sword, once again begins to harvest ears and search for treasure, thinking "Hm...if nothing else, we'll be able to pay for at least a month's lodgings with this bounty.".
OOC: Kathy, how many HAVE we killed thusfar? Just trying to keep track of how many ears I have... ;)
Kadaz Thursday December 30th, 2004 7:27:17 AM
Kadaz looks ahead and tries to do a quick count of the number of goblins coming. "There's 2 tunnels up here with goblins coming down both of them. How is everyone doing?"
As the other assess their condition Kadaz starts stacking up goblin bodies in order to make a barricade. A little cover is better than none. He also stacks up javelins against the wall, ready to throw.
Wilfire Ironhouse Thursday December 30th, 2004 9:29:17 AM
"Not sure if this is the right time to be collecting ears", Wilfire suggests. "We need to know what's going on up there. It's strange that another attack hasn't come..."
"Any stealthy types figure they can get up there and back without being hit?"
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 8/12] d20+7=27 d20+7=13 d20+1=8 Thursday December 30th, 2004 5:56:28 PM
Shadow hearing the suggestion to see what is going on, he will move forward as he slings his bow. (Move Silently=27 natural 7) He will try and hide in a spot where he can get a general idea of what the goblins are up to. (Hide=7 Spot=8)
Uriel Friday December 31st, 2004 9:56:46 AM
Uriel agrees with Wilfire, "We need to press the attack - the more we keep them off balance the less organized their attack."
Evan by ADM Brent d20+8=15 Friday December 31st, 2004 9:58:18 AM
Evan signs to Mira and Uriel that he is willing to move up and check with Shadow.
Move Silent:15
Mira Friday December 31st, 2004 2:44:19 PM
Mira picks up the dropped sunrod and tucks it in her belt, like Conner did with his. She loads another bolt into her cross-bow, and waits to hear what the scouts have learned.
"I am down to very simple magics, and would prefer not to engage a large number of the enemy," she admits. The idea of confronting a 'throng' of goblins gives the sorcerer the willies.
How many did you actually see? she asks Evan, bracing her cross-bow against her body with one hand in order to free up the other to sign.
Evan (ac 16; ff 14; hp 18) d20+6=16 d20+8=21 d20+6=18 d20+8=28 d20+8=23 Monday January 3rd, 2005 5:44:05 AM
(I'm sorry about being so late getting back to the game, but after traveling to California to discover that my daddy died a true real-life hero, I caught pneumonia coming back and had to spend a week in the hospital) ((-5degrees in Detroit *shudder*))
Evan motons for Shadow to take the right flank and Evan takes the left, thinking it would be better if they advanced separately, less chance of both of them getting caught. Evan creeps forward, trying to locate the enemy and scope out their position, sticking to the shadows and moving as silently as possible.
Arm Monday January 3rd, 2005 5:51:12 AM
Arm nods at Wilf's comment (while ignoring Uriel's), and redoubles his efforts to finish with the goblins so that they may move on.
DM Kathy Monday January 3rd, 2005 10:53:22 AM
Conner begins searching the goblin bodies for treasure. There isn't much--a handful of silver and copper coin each. Their armor and weapons are sized for Small creatures, and are of common quality.
Arm begins harvesting ears. Counting the ones in the corridor, there are 22 dead goblins in here.
Evan and Shadow begin creeping down the corridor, making little sound. The corridor ends in sort of a "T" intersection, and there are goblins moving along it. Most of the traffic is moving from your right to your left. Evan notices that these goblins do not wear armor, and many of them are about half-sized. A few of the full-sized ones are carrying goblin babies.
Kadaz stacks a few goblin bodies into a rough barricade, as Uriel and Wilfire urge the others to continue with the attack. Mira keeps a crossbow ready, but is concerned that her magic has just about run out.
[Arm and Conner, please make a Listen check]
Kadaz (AC 20/18 ff, HP 21/32) Monday January 3rd, 2005 1:08:09 PM
Kadaz continues to prepare his position by piling up goblin bodies in front of him and javelins beside him. He mutters softly to himself as he works. As he does he keeps an eye out on the corridor ahead.
Conner d20+3=7 d20+2=6 Monday January 3rd, 2005 5:02:58 PM
Conner continues to gather weapons and the small amounts of silver he finds on the dead goblins. As he does so he tries to keep an eye and an ear out for danger, but finds himself distracted by whatever is going on further up the tunnel than his vision can make out. [Listen=6, Spot=7]
JimN OOC Monday January 3rd, 2005 5:23:26 PM
((If you would like to know what I did over the Christmas Holiday, go see Evan's post in the Giggling Ghost. I'm so damned proud, I have to brag))
Shadow Monday January 3rd, 2005 5:28:31 PM
Shadow signals to Evan to move back down the corridor. He will move quietly back down the corridor, but will maintain his attention to the intersection.
Once back with the others, "It seems we stumbled upon their lair, and their are adults and children moving down that way." (he indicates to the left - the direction they are moving) "I am not one for killing mothers and children, even if they are goblins." He turns to see what the others think and feel.
Uriel {AC:17 HP:24/33} Tuesday January 4th, 2005 12:53:30 AM
"Send Arm ahead with a knife, he will take care of the children and women I'm sure," Uriel says softly.
"We do need to decide how to handle this menace to the people in Plateau City. How do we prevent the menace from growing back? How did they get here to begin with? Some underground passage - the dry riverbed maybe. Could we collapse the ceiling of the riverbed or these tunnels Kadaz," Uriel thinks aloud to the others.
Evan (ac 16; ff 14; hp 18) Tuesday January 4th, 2005 6:07:01 AM
Evan has no stomach for killing women or childrn either but Uriel has a valid point. It seems a bit silly to let the children grow to adulthood then slaughter them. Evan listens quietly to the advice of the others, looking particulrly to Mira to see what she suggests.
Arm d20+4=21 d20+4=8 Tuesday January 4th, 2005 6:09:28 AM
Arm finishes his task just in time to hear Uriel's comment, "I expect nothing less from you, oh saviour of the Wold's filth. You act SO sanctimonius, yet you've given no thought to the fact that some or all of the goblins we've killed here today are the husbands and fathers of those women and children...it's the way of the Wold...kill or BE killed, and you'd be wise to LEARN that. Do you think for ONE second that any of those "women and children", given the opportunity, wouldn't think twice about piercing you with a javelin or knife? You're living in a dream world if you do...collapsing the tunnel sounds like a good idea, but make sure you're in it when it happens.".
Saying so, he turns his attention to keeping an eye open for trouble (listen=21, spot=8).
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, 19/22 HP, Bless) d20+3=13 Tuesday January 4th, 2005 7:38:55 AM
Pressing her back up against the wall, Mira tries to remain hidden (Hide=13). She stares angrily at the bickering men. "Uriel! Arm!" she whispers hoarsely, "your feud will be our undoing. Shaking her heard, the sorcerer points to Kadaz and Shadow, "Can't you see that some of us are hurt, including yourself, paladin? Look to your wounds before you bleed to death!" she adds, pressing a potion into the man's hand. (Potion of Cure Light Wounds, Mira has 3 remaining, roll d8+1 if Uriel accepts.)
Mira is curious as to what this passage of the enemy signifies, but without any means to investigate further. She quietly asks Evan, "is there any way we could nab one, maybe a smaller one, and question it?"
DM Sanity Info: Spells: 0 level-(6 per day) Detect Magic, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Ray of Frost 1st level-(5 per day) Magic Missile(###), Burning Hands, Mage Armour (#)
Other: Bless from Wilfire-14th round/20 (+1 morale bonus on on attack rolls, and saving throws vs fear effects)
Wilfire Ironhouse Tuesday January 4th, 2005 7:59:18 AM
Wilfire grits his teeth and his face goes bright red when he hears the talk about slaughtering children and unarmed women. He displeasure is obvious, but he knows now is not the time for bickering.
Instead he turns takes position close to the wall with two-handed flail in hand. Crocuhing low he does his best to take some cover behind the make shift wall of Goblin bodies.
DM Kathy Tuesday January 4th, 2005 2:38:08 PM
[OOC: Sorry! I'm not used to posting in the morning; I forgot I was supposed to.]
Kadaz continues to pile bodies and place javelins close to hand, and Wilfire stands nearby, ready to resume the combat.
Shadow returns and reports what he saw, which, predictably, leads to an argument between Arm and Uriel.
Mira suggests attempting to capture one of the goblins. However, even in the midst of his arguing, Arm hears a sound that has become depressingly familiar over the past few minutes. More goblins are approaching the party from behind.
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, 19/22 HP, Bless) Tuesday January 4th, 2005 5:50:42 PM
"Press yourselves against this rock face! Hide as best you can!" Mira hisses. "Whatever you do, stay behind me. If this enchantment works, the creatures shall fall into a magical slumber."
The sorcerer turns away from her party, and looks down the tunnel as she retrieves a scroll. When the creatures come within range of the spell she intones the words of magic scribed upon it. (Sleep Spell - DC 11?)
DM Sanity Info: Spells: 0 level-(6 per day) Detect Magic, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Ray of Frost 1st level-(5 per day) Magic Missile(###), Burning Hands, Mage Armour (#)
Other: Bless from Wilfire-15th round/20 (+1 morale bonus on on attack rolls, and saving throws vs fear effects)
Shadow d20+7=16 d20+1=12 d20+6=16 Tuesday January 4th, 2005 6:20:54 PM
Shadow follows the mage's command and moves behind her. Once she has finished her incantation Shadow will once again move down the tunnel to see if she was successful. (Move Silently=16 Spot=12)
IF successful he will take a quick look down both corridors to see what is going on down them. If nothing he will start binding the sleeping creatures together (using his silk rope to tie them together - at least the adults) (Use Rope=16)
Uriel {AC:17 HP:30/33} Tuesday January 4th, 2005 10:28:33 PM
Uriel laughs at Arm's weak logic, "As you say of course Arm. Only YOU can make the weighty decision of when to kill an enemy - whether defenseless or not."
To Mira, "Thank you for the healing but I need it not right now. I can do for myself."
He holds his hands together and mutters a small prayer.
Lay on hands:6 Points
"Kadaz what say you about collapsing these tunnels?"
Conner [AC 21 32 HP] Bless d20+3=16 Tuesday January 4th, 2005 11:53:42 PM
Conner turns to look in the direction that Mira is casting. "I'm a soldier, not a murderer. Our mission is to find the children that have disappeared, but for the present we need to look behind us and prepare to defend."[Spot=16]
Kadaz Wednesday January 5th, 2005 12:05:25 AM
Kadaz picks up a javeline and tosses it a few times to get a feel for it. He whispers to Uriel "I'm not comfortable with collapsing the tunnels with us in it. It might catch us."
Kadaz readies a javeline to throw at any goblin still standing after the spell.
Evan (ac 16, ff 14; hp 17/18, bless 4 rds) d20+8=24 d20+6=17 d20+6=10 d20+8=25 d20+8=25 d20+4=14 d20+5=14 d8+3=6 d6+3=4 Wednesday January 5th, 2005 5:39:01 AM
Evan shakes his head at the bickering of the others. At Mira's command, Evan moves to the side of the tunnel, even with Mira, against the wall opposite of Shadow. Once the spell is cast, Evan moves forward with Shadow, prepared to deal with any goblins not effected by the spell while Shadow binds the ones that were.
(move silent-24; hide-17; search-10; spot-25; listen-25; to hit sword-15; to hit axe-15 (I forgot to add +1 for the bless); dam sword-6; dam- axe-4)
Arm d20+4=13 d20+4=7 Wednesday January 5th, 2005 6:06:47 AM
Taking Mira's advice, Arm remains quiet for the moment, but not without taking the action of spitting at ground at Uriel's feet. Crowding up against the wall as well, he waits for Mira to finish her spell, then he will advance down the corridor to see if the spell worked, listening for sounds of activity in the meantime. (listen=13, spot=7)
DM Kathy d20-1=4 d20-1=1 d20-1=10 d20-1=3 d20+2=14 d20+2=13 d20+2=3 Wednesday January 5th, 2005 3:03:10 PM
Mira moves toward the tunnel and casts Sleep from her scroll. She manages to catch four of the goblins in the area of the spell's effect, and all four lie down for a little nap.
Shadow, Evan, and Arm make ready to sneak down the corridor, but it is quite evident that there are more goblins coming behind the sleeping ones.
Conner moves to a spot where he can see both tunnels, and he, too, sees the goblins advancing.
Kadaz gets his javelin ready, and Uriel heals himself.
Three of the oncoming goblins step over their sleeping comrades to attack Evan and Arm who had been advancing. Evan gets a good whack at one of them (#6) and wounds it badly.
Two of the goblins swing at Evan, and one swings at Arm, but none of them is able to connect. Meanwhile, another goblin begins waking the sleeping ones.
Shadow d20+4=24 d4+2=6 Wednesday January 5th, 2005 4:19:07 PM
OOC: First off, I thought the goblins were coming from the other side (near Wilfire).
IC: Shadow will draw his bow and nock an arrow.
IF he can he will fire an arrow at goblin #8. (To hit=24 natural 20, dmg=6 - not doubled for critical)
Conner (AC 21 32 HP, Bless +1) Wednesday January 5th, 2005 5:40:25 PM
Conner watches the situation unfold and changes his own tactics, sheathing his sword and hooking his shield over his back be unshoulders his shortbow.
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, 19/22 HP, Bless) d20+4=18 d3=3 Wednesday January 5th, 2005 8:25:25 PM
A thin smile creeps across the sorcerer's face as some of the goblins tumble into a slumber. May have slowed them up a little, she thinks to herself.
Mira falls back behind those who are better at hand to hand combat. She presses her back up against the rock face, and tries to stay out of the line of fire of those who remain behind her.
When an opportunity presents itself, and there is an opening in the fighting, she will point her finger at the closest goblin and send out a ray of freezing air and ice. (Hit AC 18 (19 with Wilf's Bless) for 3 pts cold dmg.)
DM Sanity Info: Spells: 0 level-(6 per day) Detect Magic, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Ray of Frost(#) 1st level-(5 per day) Magic Missile(###), Burning Hands, Mage Armour (#)
Other: Bless from Wilfire-16th round/20 (+1 morale bonus on attack rolls, and saving throws vs fear effects)
Wilfire Ironhouse Wednesday January 5th, 2005 9:53:07 PM
Deciding it best to reinforce the front lines, Wilfire leaves the flank and heads full speed towards the approaching Goblins.
OOC- Wilfire will try to position himself for an attack next round, since he's currently well out of range.
Uriel d20+4=10 Thursday January 6th, 2005 8:27:32 AM
Uriel lights a torch and tosses it down at the split of the intersection where the goblins gathered before to toss javelins when the rear ambush came before.
Thinking someone needs to rearguard he sticks to the task, pulling his bow again to shoot at incoming goblins.
{Spot:10}
Kadaz d20+6=9 Thursday January 6th, 2005 8:31:27 AM
Kadaz moves towards the oncoming goblin fighters. He tosses a javeline over the head of his friends towards the goblin that is waking up the sleeping ones but it misses (attack 9). Kadaz then transfers his axe to his right hand and prepares to join the others in the front line for combat.
Arm {AC 13 HP 13/13} d20+5=21 d20+4=14 d8+1=9 Thursday January 6th, 2005 12:58:40 PM
Arm takes a swing at #7 and hits solidly (attk: 21, ignore second roll, 9 pts dmg.).
DM Kathy d20+2=15 d6=4 d20+2=7 Thursday January 6th, 2005 5:10:29 PM
Shadow fires at goblin #8. It's an incredible shot, and the creature drops without a sound.
Conner switches weapons, and Wilfire moves toward the new battle.
Mira lets loose a Ray of Frost and manages to kill off the goblin that Evan wounded earlier (#6).
Uriel tosses a torch down toward the T intersection, then pulls out his bow and gets ready for goblins approaching from that direction.
Kadaz throws a javelin, which misses, then draws his axe and advances on the fray.
Arm swings and takes out goblin #7.
Goblin #3 begins waking goblin #1. Goblin #5 swings at Arm, hitting him for 4 points damage. Two new goblins arrive; one advances and attacks Evan, but misses. The other begins waking goblin #4.
Conner (AC 21 32 HP, Bless +1) d20+4=8 Thursday January 6th, 2005 5:46:34 PM
Conner moves to his north east looking for as clear a line of fire as he can get and lets an arrow fly from his shortbow at Goblin #1 [hit AC=8, took -4 for firing through occupied square]
Evan (ac 16 ff 14 hp 17/18) Bless 3rds) d20+4=20 d20+5=14 d8+3=9 d6+3=8 Thursday January 6th, 2005 6:11:34 PM
Evan strikes out at goblin 9, strking solidly with his sword. the axe flashes as well as Evan moves forward to the next goblin.
(to hit sword-21, to hit axe-15 (+1 for bless) dam sword-9, dam axe-8)
Wilfire Ironhouse Thursday January 6th, 2005 7:16:39 PM
Wilfire scans the battle for a goblin to hit, but he can't seem to get into melee.
OOC- Option One- charge with flail. Option two- draw javelin and throw Option three- keep a dwarvish eye on our flank to make sure no Goblins approach.
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 8/12] d20+4=24 d4+2=3 Thursday January 6th, 2005 7:37:10 PM
Shadow grabs another arrow out of his dwindling quiver and nocks it. Takes aim at the new goblin (#10) and fires. (To hit=24 another natural 20 - I hope I don't use all of these up right now - dmg=3 [does not include critical hit] )
Kadaz (AC 20/18 ff, HP 21/32) d20+10=24 d10+3=11 Thursday January 6th, 2005 7:43:54 PM
Kadaz advances forward and swings at the goblin in front of him (#1). The axe bites and Kadaz grins as bits of goblin splatter the walls. (attack 24, damage 11)
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, 19/22 HP, Bless) d20+4=23 d3=2 Thursday January 6th, 2005 8:27:04 PM
"Duck!" shouts Mira. Careful not to strike any of her party, she fires another shot of cold at the goblins.
(Hit AC 23 (14 with Wilf's Bless) for 2 pts cold dmg.)
DM Sanity Info: Spells: 0 level-(6 per day) Detect Magic, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Ray of Frost(##) 1st level-(5 per day) Magic Missile(###), Burning Hands, Mage Armour (#)
Other: Bless from Wilfire-17th round/20 (+1 morale bonus on attack rolls, and saving throws vs fear effects)
Uriel Friday January 7th, 2005 8:18:31 AM
Uriel keeps expecting goblins to attack from the west but he will also keep looking back at the other front to make sure everyone is doing fine.
Arm d20+5=20 d8+1=9 Friday January 7th, 2005 2:25:34 PM
Arm takes a swing at #5, again connecting solidly. (attk: 20, dmg: 9)
OOC: Sorry it took so long for me to post today, guys...my gf's mom is in the ICU, and the past 2 days have been nightmares....
DM Kathy d20+3=7 d20+3=22 d4=4 d20+6=20 d20+6=23 d4+2=5 Friday January 7th, 2005 5:13:57 PM
Conner re-positions and fires a shot, but it goes wide. Evan takes out goblin #9.
Wilfire hangs back, still wary of a possible attack from the other direction. Uriel, too, is keeping a sharp eye on the other corridor.
Shadow fires at goblin #10, wounding it. [A reminder for everyone: a natural 20 is not an automatic critical. If you roll a natural 20, roll to hit again. If this second roll would succeed against the defender's AC, then the strike is critical. Without a second roll, I can't count it as a critical.]
Kadaz steps forward and splats goblin #1, who was only beginning to wake up.
Mira fires another Ray of Frost, this time hitting goblin #5, then Arm finishes it off.
Awake now, goblin #4 stands and throws a javelin at Evan, but misses. Goblin #10 throws his spear at Shadow, and hits him for 4 points damage. Goblin #3 begins waking goblin #2.
Meanwhile, Uriel and Wilfire see several good-sized and well-armed goblins heading down the other corridor. These fellows look considerably tougher than the goblins the party has faced to date. The two in front stop and hurl javelins at Uriel. One is deflected by the goblin-corpse barricade, but one hits Uriel for 5 points damage.
Conner (AC 21 32 HP, Bless +1) d20+7=23 d6=4 Friday January 7th, 2005 5:58:49 PM
Conner nocks another arrow and sights a new enemy beyond those that have already fallen. Composing himself for the shot he slowly exhales and releases the string and watches the arrow fly towards #3 [Hit AC=23 for 4 dmg]
OOC not sure if any negatives apply here - I'll leave that to your judgement
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 4/12] d20+4=16 d4+2=6 Saturday January 8th, 2005 10:56:40 AM
Shadow winces in pain as he is struck by the javelin, but grabs yet another arrow and nocks it. Ignoring the pain he fires at goblin #10 yet agian to try and take him down. (To hit=16 dmg=6)
Kadaz (AC 20/18 ff, HP 21/32) d20+10=20 d10+3=11 Sunday January 9th, 2005 12:55:58 PM
Kadaz steps forward in between 3 goblins and picks the most awake one to swing at. He hits and again goblin bits fly. He growls at the remaining fighters. "I have these, what's happening on the other end?" he asks. (attck 20, damage 11)
Uriel {AC:17 HP:25/33} d20+5=25 d20+5=18 d6+3=5 d6+3=5 d6+3=6 Sunday January 9th, 2005 7:11:23 PM
Uriel fires back at one of the heavily armored goblins with the javelins. Hit AC:25 confirm roll 18 Dmg:5 if Crit:11 more Total:16
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, 19/22 HP, Bless) Sunday January 9th, 2005 9:58:15 PM
Concerned about the extent of the rogue's wounds, Mira slides behind the fighter's engaged with the goblins and retrieves a potion. She gets as close to Shadow as possible.
DM Sanity Info: Spells: 0 level-(6 per day) Detect Magic, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Ray of Frost(##) 1st level-(5 per day) Magic Missile(###), Burning Hands, Mage Armour (#)
Other: Bless from Wilfire-18th round/20 (+1 morale bonus on attack rolls, and saving throws vs fear effects)
Evan (ac 16 ff 14 hp 17/18) Bless 15rds, Bardic song 3rds) d20+4=21 d8+3=11 d20+5=15 d6+3=8 Monday January 10th, 2005 5:56:09 AM
Evan quickly moves forward to engage goblin 4, hoping to deal with these goblins before the others completely close with the rear of the party.
(to hit sword-21, dam-11) (I'm not sure if I can hit with the axe as well so just to be on the safe side to hit axe-15, dam-8)
Arm (ac 13, hp 13/13) d20+4=13 d20+4=18 Monday January 10th, 2005 6:13:37 AM
Seeing the situation is pretty much taken care of, at least for now, on this side of the cave, Arm heads west to address the new threat, keeping an eye and ear open (listen-13, spot=18).
DM Kathy d20+3=14 d20+7=9 d20+7=13 d20+2=10 Monday January 10th, 2005 10:52:25 PM
Conner takes careful aim and fires a shot at goblin #3. His shot hits and drops the creature.
Shadow fires back at goblin #10, but he's trying not to hit Arm or Kadaz, so his shot is off a bit.
Kadaz steps up and clobbers goblin #2.
Uriel tosses a javelin back at the goblins, and does some damage, but he is a bit surprised at how hard they are to hit. [no critical]
Mira retrievs a potion and moves over toward Shadow.
Evan steps up and dispatches #4 before it can even rise to its feet.
Arm begins heading toward the other entrance.
Goblin #10, still standing, throws a javelin at Evan, but misses. He then backs away down the corridor.
The bigger goblins begin moving down the corridor toward Uriel. The goblin-body barrier slows them somewhat, but two are still able to get close enough to attack the paladin with their warhammers. Both miss.
One of the others throws a javelin at Arm, but misses. The other is stopped by the barricade and can't act this turn.
Behind them appears the biggest, toughest, most heavily-armed goblin you have seen yet. He growls something at the other four in the goblin language, then begins advancing toward the fray.
Uriel {AC:16HP:25/33} d20+3=23 d20+3=18 2d6(4+5)+9=18 2d6(4+2)+9=15 d20+3=19 2d6(4+4)+9=17 Monday January 10th, 2005 11:16:45 PM
{OOC: I was using my bow to hit the Goblin with the javelin not using a javelin to hit So my rolls were 25 to hit 18 to confirm.}
Uriel draws his greatsword and steps up to attack the wounded goblin {Power Attack: -3 to hit/+6 to damage Total:18 if crit+ 15 for Total:33}
{If Uriel drops the goblin, he uses Cleave feat to strike the other goblin - Hit AC:19 Dmg:17}
Conner (AC 21 32 HP, Bless +1) d20+7=23 d6=4 d20+4=14 d6+1=2 Monday January 10th, 2005 11:57:49 PM
Conner hears the growls from behind him and immediately moves to Uriel's defence. The fighter moves 15 feet to the west before letting fly with another arrow. [Hit AC=14 for 2 HP; Point Blank Shot +1, Bless +1, target in melee -4].
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, 19/22 HP, Bless) d8+1=8 Tuesday January 11th, 2005 12:20:04 AM
"Take this!" cries Mira, as she pushes the vial of tonic towards Shadow. (CLW=8 pts. restored). Once she is sure the rogue is on the mend, the sorcerer turns to face the new threat.
DM Sanity Info: Spells: 0 level-(6 per day) Detect Magic, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Ray of Frost(##) 1st level-(5 per day) Magic Missile(###), Burning Hands, Mage Armour (#)
Other: Bless from Wilfire-19th round/20 (+1 morale bonus on attack rolls, and saving throws vs fear effects)
Evan (ac 16 ff 14 hp 17/18) Bless last rd) d20+6=10 Tuesday January 11th, 2005 5:26:34 AM
Seeing that all the goblins on his side are down, he turns and moves towards the ones coming up from behind. He hurls his throwing axe at goblin X2 when he gets into range, but misses horribly as he tries to avoid Uriel.
(to hit axe-10)
Arm (ac 13, hp 13/13) d20+4=22 d8+1=8 Tuesday January 11th, 2005 6:32:46 AM
Arm steps forward and swings at X1, feeling sure that he connects with it, all the while thinking that a hasty retreat should be in order soon (attk: 22, dmg: 8).
Wilfire Ironhouse d20+8=15 Tuesday January 11th, 2005 8:06:38 AM
Wilfire turns and charges the goblins on the back flank, attacking whoever he can reach with a charge.
OOC- I believe he can reach X1 with a charge. OOC 2- Sorry I haven't been posting. Son has a cold, which basically means I have a cold.
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 12/12] d20+4=10 d4=1 Tuesday January 11th, 2005 8:25:38 AM
Shadow takes the potion from Mira and gladly drinks down the vile tasting stuff ('Why do the things that help you have to taste so awful?' he thinks to himself.
He then turns to the new threat and draws another arrow and nocks it. (I think I have used up my actions for the round, but will go ahead and give info for an attack.)
Shadow will aim at goblin X3(To hit=10 and dmg=3 forgot to add the +2)
Kadaz (AC 20/18 ff, HP 21/32) d20+6=24 d4+3=6 Tuesday January 11th, 2005 12:42:07 PM
Kadaz glances behind to see the bit goblins coming up. "That boy can fight" he thinks to himself as he sees Uriel swinging his sword like a windmill.
He glances at the now empty corridor behind them. He picks up a javeline and prepares to throw it at any goblin that appears on this side of the party. (readied action: attack 24, damage 6)
Kathy d20+7=27 d20+7=27 3d6(5+2+1)+9=17 d20+7=26 d6+3=5 d20+7=11 d20+7=18 Tuesday January 11th, 2005 9:20:16 PM
Uriel again attacks goblin X1, and notes again how hard it is to hit the creature, who is both nimble and well-armored. He does manage to land a major blow, though, and the creature now looks badly wounded.
[The "X" goblins have an AC of 20]
Arm steps up and finishes X1.
Conner moves toward the fray and fires a shot, but it goes wide. Evan also moves before throwing an axe, and he, too, missses.
Mira hands a healing potion to Shadow, who drains it and feels better.
Wilfire looks to charge, but there are too many people between him and his targets. He moves into position and prepares to strike. [Can't charge through occupied squares, and I couldn't figure out how to get you through unoccupied ones in a straight line.]
Kadaz stays on the west side of the cave, alert for fresh attacks from that direction.
Goblin X2 shifts to make room for his oncoming colleagues, and aims another blow at Uriel. It's a brutal strike, and does 17 points damage. [Critical hit. Sorry!]
Goblin X3 moves up to strike at Arm, and hits him for 5 points damage.
Goblin X4 moves up and attacks Wilfire, but misses.
Snarling curses, the biggest goblin (Z) moves up and throws a javelin at Conner. There's too much intervening cover, though, and the shot misses.
Conner (AC 19, 32 HP, Bless +1) d20+9=29 d20+9=20 d8+3=10 d8+3=7 Tuesday January 11th, 2005 10:15:10 PM
Seeing Uriel almost surrounded by the larger goblins, Conner drops his bow and moves 10 feet to the west to support his beleagured companion. The fighter draws his sword as he moves and slashes it violently across the body of the goblin [Hit X2 AC 29/20 confirmed critical for 17 HP]
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, 19/22 HP, Bless) d4+1=2 d4+1=4 Wednesday January 12th, 2005 12:12:41 AM
Mira moves as far forward as she is reasonably able her gaze fixed on the large snarling Z. The elven words of magic, templa pilini escape her lips, and two bursts of energy are unleashed. (Magic Missile for 6 pts. dmg. to Z, 8 pts. dmg. if Wilf's Bless counts,)
DM Sanity Info: Spells: 0 level-(6 per day) Detect Magic, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Ray of Frost(##) 1st level-(5 per day) Magic Missile(####), Burning Hands, Mage Armour (#)
Other: note to all Wilf's *Bless* over after this round. Bless from Wilfire-20th round/20 (+1 morale bonus on attack rolls, and saving throws vs fear effects)
Uriel {AC:16 HP:8/33} d20+4=24 d20+4=20 2d6(6+2)+9=17 2d6(5+4)+9=18 2d6(2+1)+9=12 d20+4=21 Wednesday January 12th, 2005 12:54:53 AM
{OOC:Doesn't Uriel get an AoO on X3 as he moves up to attack Arm? Also I forgot to add another 3 points to the damage last time to the goblin}
Uriel staggers from the attack, recovers and then returns a swipe {AC:24 possible crit AC:20 Dmg:17 Crit Dmg:18}
{If Uriel gets an AoO on X3, then AC:20 Dmg:15, otherwise if he drops X2, he will use cleave on X3 AC:21 Dmg:12}
Kadaz (AC 20/18 ff, HP 21/32) d20=12 Wednesday January 12th, 2005 1:11:12 AM
Kadaz takes a step backwards so that he can watch the fight at the other end of the cave as well as keep watch on this end. But the amount of blood being shed over there makes him think he'll be needed soon. (Still holding readied action from last round: javeline attack 24, damage 6) (spot 12)
Evan (ac 16 ff 14 hp 17/18) d20+4=8 Wednesday January 12th, 2005 5:35:34 AM
Evan moves forward once again, slipping one of his regular throwing axes from his pouch. As he closes with the combatants, he stays to the right of Uriel, hoping for an open lane to the one giving orders in the back. With a flick of his wrist, Evan sends the throwing axe towards the one in the back, but misses horribly.
Arm (AC 13, HP 8/13) d20+4=23 d8+1=5 Wednesday January 12th, 2005 6:40:47 AM
Arm swings at X3, connecting again (attk: 23, dmg: 5).
OOC: If Uriel doesn't get the AoO, Arm performs the above action, if he DOES, Arm waits to get a shot in at Z. :)
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 12/12] d20+4=19 d20+2=5 Wednesday January 12th, 2005 6:52:46 PM
Shadow releases his nocked arrow at goblin X2 (and would hit if the bless is still active, but I figure it is not - To Hit=19 dmg=5).
Kathy d20+7=23 d6+3=8 d20+7=25 d6+3=7 d20+11=12 Thursday January 13th, 2005 1:12:32 AM
[OOC: X3 didn't move through Uriel's threatened area to get where he is, so he didn't provoke.]
Conner closes the distance to goblin X2 and unloads on him--a massive blow that leaves the creature badly wounded.
Mira unleashes Magic Missiles at the goblin chief, who snarls in pain when they hit [Bless doesn't affect damage].
Uriel swings at X2, finishing what Conner started, then cleaves into X3 for more damage.
Arm also hits X3, who is now looking rather hurt.
Kadaz remains on rear guard, but sees no goblins coming from that direction. Evan throws an axe, but misses. Shadow tries to fire an arrow at X3, but misses him.
Goblin X3 attacks Arm again, hitting him for 8 points damage.
Goblin X4 hits Wilfire for 7 points damage.
The goblin chief steps up to attack Uriel, but misses badly.
Evan (ac 16 ff 14 hp 17/18) d20+4=18 Thursday January 13th, 2005 5:30:41 AM
Evan continues to close with the combatants, slipping another throwing axe from his pouch. This leaves him with a single masterwork throwing axe left in his pouch. With a silent prayer to Alemi to guide his aim, Evan flips the axe at goblin Z, hoping for a hit, but misses once again.
Arm (AC 13, HP 0/13) Thursday January 13th, 2005 6:11:27 AM
In what is becoming an increasing posture for him, Arm is knocked backward, and remains on the floor staring at the ceiling of the cave wondering why he woke up this morning.
Wilfire Ironhouse d2=2 d20=15 d10+5=10 Thursday January 13th, 2005 7:58:22 AM
Wilfire winds looks for some payback on the Goblin that just hit him. he winds up and swings with everything he has (15 to hit, 10 damage... please ignore the d2 roll... I hit it by accident).
OOC- I'm still posting from home, so I don't know my AC and hit point details... sorry.
Uriel {AC:16 HP:8/33} d20+3=21 2d6(4+5)+9=18 Thursday January 13th, 2005 8:53:02 AM
Worry of the size of the goblin ahead makes Uriel hesitate only a moment before taking a hard swing at the goblin leader.
{Power Attack - 3 to hit +6 to dmg. Hit AC:21 not sure if this is enough or not Dmg:18}
Kadaz (AC 20/18 ff, HP 21/32) Thursday January 13th, 2005 10:24:53 AM
Kadaz sees Arm fall and decides the time has come to stop guarding an empty tunnel. He drops the javeline, picks up his axe, and runs as fast as his stubbly little legs will carry him towards the goblin leader.
Conner (AC 21; 32 HP) d20+8=25 d8+3=4 Thursday January 13th, 2005 3:39:35 PM
Conner swings his shield forward and grips it with his left hand as he takes a 5' shift to the northwest of the larger hobgoblin (Z). The fighter slashes low, looking for an area of weakness [Hit AC=25 for 4 HP]. "I'll try to get around it."
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 12/12] d20+5=23 d4+3=7 Thursday January 13th, 2005 5:35:55 PM
Shadow mumbles something about missing when they really need him to hit, and then nocks yet another arrow out of almost empty quiver. He fires, this time aiming for the largest goblin (Z). (To hit=23 and dmg=7)
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, 19/22 HP) Thursday January 13th, 2005 6:57:51 PM
An anquished look crosses the sorcerer's face as she witnesses the attack of X3 on the bard. Mira runs to Arm's side, pulling out another potion* along the way.
"Cover me, Evan!" she calls to the ranger.
*(OOC: Mira has 4 CLW potions remaining. She will administer one to Arm next round, if she is able.)
DM Sanity Info: Spells: 0 level-(6 per day) Detect Magic, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Ray of Frost(##) 1st level-(5 per day) Magic Missile(####), Burning Hands, Mage Armour (#)
DM Kathy d20+7=15 d20+7=22 d6+3=4 d20+9=14 d20+9=24 d3+1=4 Thursday January 13th, 2005 9:20:19 PM
Evan throws another axe, but misses. Wilfire swings at X3, and misses as well. Arm collapses to the floor, nearly unconscious from his wounds.
Uriel swings at the leader, and connects solidly. The creature snarls back at him.
Kadaz, realizing that the fight is behind him, stops watching the east tunnel and heads toward the fray.
Conner five-foots, trying to get behind the goblin leader, then slashes him for 4 points. The leader is now looking pretty hurt.
Shadow fires an arrow at the goblin leader [Scott, did you take a -4 for shooting into melee?]
Mira hurries to Arm's side, pulling out a potion as she goes.
Goblin X3 swings at Uriel, but misses.
Goblin X4 swings at Wilfire and connects [I think; AC 22] for 4 points damage.
The leader, looking considerably the worse for wear, swings twice at Uriel [I'd forgotten I'd given him two short swords]. One blow misses; the other connects for 4 points damage.
Conner (AC 21; 32 HP) d20+8=10 d20+6=13 d20=4 Thursday January 13th, 2005 9:59:45 PM
With his spiked shield firmly in hand Conner slips 5' in behind the goblin leader and strikes at him with his sword and follows up with a bash from his shield, both to no effect. He curses loudly at the goblin, "Stay here and die, orc bait" hoping to intimidate it and take it's attention away from Uriel and Kadaz.
[Hit AC=10 & 13 even with +2 for flanking, Intimidate=4]
Kadaz (AC 20/18 ff, HP 21/32) d20+9=13 Thursday January 13th, 2005 10:09:42 PM
Kadaz steps forward to swing at the leader goblin but the run has left him somewhat winded and he misses badly (attack 13). Kadaz snarls anyway at this big goblin.
Wilfire Ironhouse (AC 16, HP 3/24) d20+7=24 d10+6=14 Friday January 14th, 2005 12:20:54 AM
Wilfire shakes off the hit once again, and responds with a wicked two handed shot of his own. (hit 24, damage 14)
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, 19/22 HP) d8+1=8 Friday January 14th, 2005 12:21:03 AM
In a case of deja-vu all over again, Mira presses the vial to the bard's lips. (Restores 8 HP to Arm)
DM Sanity Info: Spells: 0 level-(6 per day) Detect Magic, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Ray of Frost(##) 1st level-(5 per day) Magic Missile(####), Burning Hands, Mage Armour (#)
(OOC: Sorry Kathy, re-counted Mira's CLW potions. She now has 2 remaining. )
Uriel {AC:16 HP:4/33} d20+5=20 2d6(12)+9=21 d20+5=15 Friday January 14th, 2005 1:03:16 AM
Seeing how wounded the big goblin looks inspires Uriel further. He yells incoherently as he takes another swing.
{Hit AC:20 Dmg:21}
If that drops him, he uses cleave on X3. {Hit AC:15 missed}
Evan (ac 16 ff 14 hp 17/18) d20+4=22 Friday January 14th, 2005 5:40:34 AM
Seeing that Wilfire and Uriel have the attention of the three goblins, Evan moves forward and grabs Arm's wrist. The moment Mira stops pouring the potion in Arm's mouth, Evan pulls him back out of the fray.
(Just in case I need to roll to grab Arm's wrist, to hit-22)
Arm (ac 13, hp 8/13) Friday January 14th, 2005 5:59:13 AM
Still a bit groggy from the hit, Arm looks up and smiles gratefully at Evan for pulling him out of harms way. He regains his feet and, while looking at the remains of the fray, says "We need to get topside very soon...it may seem a cowardly act, but as I heard somewhere, 'he who fights and runs away lives to fight another day'."
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 12/12] d20+1=10 Friday January 14th, 2005 9:16:02 AM
OOC: Kathy, no I did forget the -4 for firing into melee, so I take it he did miss.
IC: Shadow takes out his second to last arrow and fires it once again at the goblin leader (but misses with a to hit of 10).
DM Kathy d20+10=12 d20+7=27 d20+7=9 d6+3=8 d20+13=29 d4+1=4 2d6(2+5)=7 d20+7=10 Sunday January 16th, 2005 5:34:04 PM
Conner and Kadaz both swing at the goblin leader, but both miss him.
Wilfire has more luck against X4, and deals him a serious blow.
Evan pulls Arm out of harm's way, then Mira administers a healing potion [I chaged the order this happened so it wouldn't provoke an AoO. Hope that's okay.]
Uriel takes a swing at the goblin leader, but it doesn't quite get past the chain shirt the creature is wearing. [This guy's AC is 21]
Shadow fires his last shot, and misses.
The goblin leader moves around Kadaz. He attempts some fancy maneuvers, but they don't fool the dwarf. [Tried to tumble and failed, so the move provokes an AoO from Kadaz].
Goblin X3 then shifts five feet so that Kadaz is flanked, and attacks him. His blow is solid (but luckily not critical) and does 8 points damage.
The leader [assuming Kadaz hasn't dropped him] then attacks Kadaz and hits for a total of 11 points damage.
Goblin X4 continues to go after Wilfire, but misses.
Conner d20+8=25 d20+6=15 d8+3=11 d6+3=8 Sunday January 16th, 2005 6:10:34 PM
Conner wastes no time in deciding to attack X3. The dour guardsman is surrounded and in need of help. The fighter slashes viciously with his longsword and makes solid contact with the goblin [hit AC=25 for 11 HP]. A follow up bash with his shield helps keep his opponent off-guard[Hit AC=15 for 8 HP].
"Keep your eyes on that big one, I'll look after your back!" he yells out to Kadaz.
Wilfire Ironhouse d20+7=21 d10+6=15 Sunday January 16th, 2005 7:15:59 PM
Wilfire follows up with another powerful attack with his flail (hits 21, Damage 15).
"Taste me flail!" Wilfire yells with the swing.
Kadaz (AC 20/18 ff, HP 2/32) d20+10=19 d20+10=28 d10+3=13 Sunday January 16th, 2005 7:33:21 PM
As the goblin leader stumbles by Kadaz takes advantage of the opening and swings but misses. (attack 19)
Once the enemy is in position they pound on Kadaz making him regret putting himself into this position. Kadaz manages just barely to stay on his feet and replies to the leader's attack with a solid hit. (attack 28, damage 13).
Kadaz quickly shakes his head to clear, grips his shield tightly, and readies himself for the return blow that is sure to come.
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, 19/22 HP) Sunday January 16th, 2005 9:47:56 PM
"I'm with you, Arm" whispers the sorcerer, as she gives the bard a hand getting up, "I'm almost out of magics." A quick glance over her shoulder, tells her she's in the way. Mira steps to one side, towards Shadow, clearing the way for Evan to get at the goblin leader.
DM Sanity Info: Spells: 0 level-(6 per day) Detect Magic, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Ray of Frost(##) 1st level-(5 per day) Magic Missile(####), Burning Hands, Mage Armour (#)
Uriel {AC:16 HP:4/33} d20+6=25 d20+6=20 2d6(5+4)+8=17 Sunday January 16th, 2005 10:23:43 PM
{Unsure of why the goblin leader thought the dwarf a better target, Uriel attacks him. If Uriel gets an AoO on the leader let me know and he will take that as well.}
Uriel says, "Not so fast, goblinoid!" and swings hard at the leader, using his smite evil ability. {AC:25 possible crit No Dmg:17}
Evan (ac 16 ff 14 hp 17/18) d20+4=11 Monday January 17th, 2005 5:37:29 AM
Evan bounds forward, striking out at the goblin leader with his sword but unfortunately he misses. Its times like these he wishes he could yell to hopely gain the leaders attention. With his free hand, he slips the last throwing axe from his belt.
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 12/12] d20+7=21 Monday January 17th, 2005 11:40:46 AM
Shadow will drop his bow and draw his rapier, he is about to charge into battle when he notices that he might be able to approach the leader from behind. He will move forward as quickly as he can trying to remain silent as he approaches the big goblin from behind. (Move Silently=21, and hopefully next round he will be able to attack the big goblin from behind.)
DM Kathy Monday January 17th, 2005 10:16:40 PM
Conner lands a solid blow to X3. The goblin staggers back, stunned, but doesn't quite fall over.
Wilfire keeps after X4, landing a solid hit that drops the creature.
Kadaz rounds on the goblin leader, and with one solid strike the leader, too, goes down.
Mira helps Arm to his feet, then moves out of Shadow's way.
Uriel moves to attack the leader, then realize the goblin is down, so he turns his attention to X3--and drops him.
The cavern is eerily silent as the sounds of battle fade.
Conner Tuesday January 18th, 2005 12:33:57 AM
Conner breathes a sigh of relief as the last of the goblins is dispatched. He quietly sheathes his sword and retrieves his bow from where he had dropped it. Only then does he start to search the dead goblins and inspect their belongings.
Wilfire Ironhouse (23/24) d8+2=10 d8+2=6 d8+2=6 Tuesday January 18th, 2005 2:32:47 AM
With a quick turning of his powerful wrist, Wilfire pulls the ball end of his flail from the slop that was once a goblin. He then uses his sleave to wipe the blood off his face, and the clothes of the dead creature to clean the blood off his weapon.
With that done Wilfire begins to heal those in need, starting with himself (10 healed). He then heals Kadaz (6) and Uriel (6) with a cure light wounds, and then casts an additional two healing spells (0 level) on Kadaz and Uriel as well.
With that done, Wilfire is all out of healing spells.
OOC- Both Kadaz and Uriel should heal 8 points.
OOC- I realize I wrote 3/24 HP, but that should have been 13/24. It was a typo.
Evan (ac 16 ff 14 hp 17/18) d20+8=16 d20+8=16 d20+6=9 Tuesday January 18th, 2005 5:37:00 AM
While the others heal and loot, Evan moves up to a position where he can keep an eye on the tunnel the large goblins came from, just in case there are more on the way. He tries his best to blend into his surroundings as he watches and listens.
(Spot-16, listen-16, hide-9 Hide? who needs to hide?)
Kadaz (AC 20/18 ff, HP 10/32) d20+1=7 d20+1=18 d20+1=9 Tuesday January 18th, 2005 5:53:15 AM
Kadaz nods gratefully at Wilfire. He whispers to those around him "I hope there's no more like these." He glances around at the battlefield and the mounds of dead goblins. "And don't forget to take their ears for the bounty" he adds. With that he moves 10' towards the 'T' intersection and takes up guard position, again alert for oncoming trouble. (listen 7, spot 18) (ignore the 9)
Uriel {AC:17 HP:12/33} Tuesday January 18th, 2005 6:33:58 AM
"Oh, yes. No more like these," Uriel says quietly.
Uriel will switch to longsword and shield and move up to the intersection with Kadaz and pick up his torch to fling further down the left passageway.
Mira Tuesday January 18th, 2005 7:25:19 AM
Creeping up to Uriel, Mira asks, "do you still have the healing wand? Use it upon yourself and the dwarf!" The sorcerer indicates Kadaz with a gesture, before continuing "otherwise I have 2 potions. Each of you can have one."
While the woman waits for a reponse from the paladin and the fighter, she leans against the wall of the tunnel breathing deeply, and trying to get her bearings. She does not join the looters at their bloody work, but neither does she dissuade them from their task.
(Mira has two potions of CLW remaining. Please post if you are taking one of them.
Arm Tuesday January 18th, 2005 7:26:58 AM
Arm reiterates his point to the group, "We need to get out of here for now to regroup, heal and the like. We can wedge the door above shut and return tomorrow when we are once again ready. We'd best act soon before more enemies arrive, though.".
He then turns his attention to harvesting more ears until the party is ready to leave, thinking that the ears of the leader should fetch extra money.
OOC: Sorry for the missed post yesterday..my gf's mom died on Sunday, so the past few days haven't been really good... :(
Uriel {Second Post} Tuesday January 18th, 2005 9:11:48 AM
"Yes I have it, I'll use it in a second," Uriel says.
Shadow d20+4=16 d20+7=10 Tuesday January 18th, 2005 10:50:22 AM
Shadow will search the bodies as the rest of the group heals and harvests ears. (Search=16)
"I have two potions that could heal some people that are in real bad shape up to almost full health. I say we explore the way that big goblin came from before we abondon this place. I can't believe there would be any more in this place." With that he will move towards Evan and see what is going on there. He sees that the ranger is trying to hide and he will do likewise (Hide=10) (OOC: Yeah, who really needs to hide?)
DM Kathy Tuesday January 18th, 2005 3:02:12 PM
While the others heal and search the bodies, Evan and Shadow move to make sure that no more goblins are coming. The eerie silence persists, and you can see no sign of any more of the bloodthirsty little creatures.
Meanwhile, the searchers find that the two short swords and the chain shirt belonging to the goblin leader are of exceptionally fine quality. You also find an odd amulet on a chain around his neck, and a potion in his belt pouch.
The four bodyguard goblins (the "X" goblins) each have a very nice-looking warhammer. Each of them has a potion as well.
The ordinary goblins have armor and weapons of common or poor quality, and none of the goblins has much coin.
Wilfire Ironhouse (23/24) Tuesday January 18th, 2005 5:12:44 PM
"I'm a thinkin we should be usin up those potions and wands, and when we're all feelin a bit better we should be explorin a bit more. We got momentum, but if we leave now we'd lose it."
"Kadaz, Uriel... drink up" Wilfire finishes as he points to Mira's potions.
Uriel {AC:17 HP:33/33} d8+3=5 d8+3=10 d8+3=6 d8+3=10 d8+3=9 d8+3=5 Tuesday January 18th, 2005 6:13:08 PM
Uriel taps Kadaz 3 times with the wand. {Heal:21}
He then taps himself 3 times also. {Heal:24}
"Anyone else need healing?" Uriel asks.
Mira (AC 13+4 Mage Armor, 19/22 HP) Tuesday January 18th, 2005 7:26:07 PM
Mira puts her potions away when Uriel uses the wand to heal himself and Kadaz. A worried look on her face, she moves over to stand closer to Arm. Checking out the scratches she received during the combat, the sorcerer makes a sour face, "my wounds will heal in short order, but my magics will not return to me until the coming of the new day. I have nought but cantrips left. I will be of little use to you, without some rest."
The woman moves over to examine the articles confiscated from the dead creatures. "With a little time, I might be able to identify those potions," she says.
DM Sanity Info: Spells: 0 level-(6 per day) Detect Magic, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Ray of Frost(##) 1st level-(5 per day) Magic Missile(####), Burning Hands, Mage Armour (#)
Kadaz (AC 20/18 ff, HP 31/32) Tuesday January 18th, 2005 11:18:41 PM
As the waves of healing spread over Kadaz's body his wounds close and bruises disappear. He stands straighter and his color improves dramatically. So does his estimation of his chances. "That last group was probably the leader and his personal guards. I think Wilfire is right. Now is the time to push forward and clean out this foul nest."
Conner (AC 21; 32 HP) Tuesday January 18th, 2005 11:34:49 PM
Conner smiles, and his white teeth glow in the grey darkness of the cave. He had come through this fight unscathed!
Bending over the pile of bodies, in order to help the others salvage anything of value, he calls, "Uriel! Wilf! Any of these worth resucitating for questioning?" The fighter isn't sure. They all look like goners to him. But he is concerned about the missing children of Plateau City and wonders if the goblins were somehow involved.
Evan (ac 16 ff 14 hp 17/18) d20+8=26 d20+8=17 d20+8=17 d20+6=8 d20+6=20 Wednesday January 19th, 2005 5:44:54 AM
Evan listens to the whispered conversations, bein g of two minds as to their next move. He agrees with the others that they have momentum and if they leave now to return on the morrow, most likely the goblins will have traps set up for them. But he is also concerned about Mira, who has very little magic left. If she is reduced to fighting hand to hand, it will be very dangerous as she hasn't had much in the way of martial training.
The eerie silence of the area helps Evan make up his mind. He signals to Shadow that he is moving forward and then begins to creep down the tunnel the large goblins came from, listening and searching as he moves along, trying to determine if there is any more danger here.
Arm {AC 13, HP 8/13} d20+4=20 d20+4=14 Wednesday January 19th, 2005 5:56:43 AM
Shaking his head at the party's willingness to press on, he whispers to Mira "Stay close to me, my dear. If they insist on going forward, I'll do my best to protect you.". He then says to Wilf, "If you could spare some of your healing touch to me, my friend, I would appreciate it.". He then strains his senses to determine if anything is coming their way (listen=20, spot=14).
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 12/12] d20+2=7 d20+7=26 d20+4=22 Wednesday January 19th, 2005 9:51:12 AM
Shadow agrees silently to himself that the group should move on right now. He will move up carefully with Evan as they search the corridor that the bigger goblins came from. (Listen=7, Move Silently=26, and Search=22)
DM Kathy Wednesday January 19th, 2005 5:18:54 PM
Looking carefully at the potions, Mira think's they're probably healing potions of some kind. Each is labeled with markings in some other language--presumably Goblin. Perhaps identifying them is simply a matter of having somebody translate the labels.
Evan and Shadow move cautiously down the corridor to see what they may see. The corridor ends in a rough "T" intersection, with passages going roughly right and left. The rogue and the ranger hear no sounds, and see no signs of any goblins.
Mira d20+8=20 d20+11=28 Wednesday January 19th, 2005 9:27:53 PM
Mira looks more closely at the potions, and notes the unusual script on the labels*. If she is unable to read the script, she will carefully unstopper them, take a sniff, then wet the tip of her finger with the liquid. Hopefully, she will recognize the smells or tastes. (Profession-alchemist=20)
She then turns to the pile of armor and weapons, focusing specifically on those worn by goblin Z. Her hands at her temples, she studies the items searching for any auras and/or schools of magic. (Detect Magic, Spellcraft=28)
Intent on her work, she is oblivious to what the others are doing.
DM Sanity Info: Spells: 0 level-(6 per day) Detect Magic#, Read Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Ray of Frost(##) 1st level-(5 per day) Magic Missile(####), Burning Hands, Mage Armour (#)
*Mira is fluent in Common, Draconic, Dwarven, Elven, and Sign, but alas, does not know Goblin.
Conner d20+3=16 d20+1=14 Thursday January 20th, 2005 12:32:42 AM
Conner watches as the sorcerer weaves her magics. He is interested in the items that belonged to the goblin leader. The fighter will look around (Spot=16, Search=14) for a safe place to squirrel away anything of value that the party can not easily carry. It can be recovered when the party returns to the spot on their way out.
The tatooed man will listen to what the scouts have to say, and will go along with whatever the party decides.
Uriel Thursday January 20th, 2005 2:30:25 AM
"Let's press on. We can keep an eye out for traps. I think we should check the direction the bulk of the goblins seemed to be going first," Uriel volunteers.
Wilfire Ironhouse d20+4=24 Thursday January 20th, 2005 4:45:11 AM
"I agree. Let us push on"
Wilfire takes up position near the front of the group. As the proceed he'll keep an extra special eye out for trouble. (24 spot check)
Evan (ac 16 ff 14 hp 17/18) d20+8=25 d20+8=20 d20+8=22 d20+8=20 d20+6=22 d20+6=8 Thursday January 20th, 2005 5:34:04 AM
Evan checks the ground for tracks, seeking the direction the large goblins came from. If they are lucky, they've taken out the men of the goblin tribe so that the women will move on, deciding that this place is too dangerous. Once he figures out the direction, he will slowly begin moving down that tunnel, listening and searching for anything dangerous or of importance.
Arm (ac 13, hp 8/13) d20+4=20 d20+4=16 Thursday January 20th, 2005 6:06:40 AM
Shrugging his shoulders at Wilf's missing of his request, Arm resolves to guard Mira until she finishes her analysis of the spoils of battle (spot=20, listen=16), then will move on to join the others.
Kadaz d20+1=11 Thursday January 20th, 2005 7:01:28 AM
With the other fighters taking a place at the front of the group Kadaz positions himself at the rear, looking back for anything trying to sneak up on them. "Let's be off. There may be human children down here somewhere. I don't want to leave without knowing." (spot 11)
Mira (second illegal post) Thursday January 20th, 2005 7:44:19 AM
Finished with her spells, the sorcerer once again becomes aware of her surroundings. As the others start to move off, she recognizes the Bard is still bleeding. Handing him 2 vials (Cure Light Wounds x 2), she pockets the ones taken from the goblins as well as the amulet, saying, "we're going to need these if we continue with this quest tonight. I believe the dwarf is out of magics, too."
The woman sighs, wondering why the paladin did not use the curing wand on Arm. This fued between these two will have to stop! she thinks to herself.
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 12/12] d20+2=5 d20+4=24 d20+7=16 Thursday January 20th, 2005 10:32:03 AM
Shadow lets out a slow breath when they do not find anything yet up the tunnel. He is about to turn around to get the rest of the group when he notices Evan start to move away. He is torn, but quickly decides to follow the Ranger. He will continue to try and make sure nothing is coming or that there are no more traps. (Listen=5, Search=24 - natural 20, and Move Silently=16)
DM Kathy Thursday January 20th, 2005 7:43:35 PM
Mira looks at the labels, but cannot read the script. She uncorks one, sniffs it...yep. That's a healing potion, all right. The only question is how strong they are.
She casts Detect Magic and studies the captured weapons and armor. During the first round, she detects the presence of magic. During the second round, she detects seven auras (apart from the potions and the items her companions may have). None of the auras is stronger than Faint. During the third round, she successfully detects the Transmutation aura coming from one of the leader's short swords. [If you'd like to continue to concentrate and make Spellcraft checks, go ahead and roll up to six more].
Conner looks for an out-of-the way place to stash the loot. There are a couple of small nooks in the cave that might suit, or the items could be concealed under a pile of goblin bodies. Neither solution strikes the fighter as ideal.
Wilfire, Uriel, and Kadaz are all in favor of moving on. Arm lingers to keep an eye on Mira.
Evan and Shadow continue to explore the corridor. Evan has a hard time spotting the goblin leader's tracks at first, but Shadow is able to point them out. Evan can now see clearly that the larger goblins came from the left. He leads Shadow in that direction, and almost immediately the passage splits again, this time in kind of a Y.
Looking at the tracks, Evan can see that the right-hand passage was more heavily traveled by the goblins, but the large goblins came from the left-hand side. And he can't be sure, but he thinks he heard a faint sound from up the right-hand side.
Mira d20+11=18 d20+11=15 d20+11=25 d20+11=18 d20+11=27 d20+11=27 Thursday January 20th, 2005 10:32:58 PM
Mira has one last look at the pile of weapons and armour. (Spellcraft=18, 15, 25, 18, 27, 27). "These items are of no use to me, but I can surely carry something," she volunteers, looking at Conner. Lifting up the chain shirt, she holds it in front of the bard, adding, "try this on, Arm. If you are going to be my protector, you need something more substantial than what you've got now!" The woman smiles encouragingly at the man, hoping he will accept the armor.
Mira watches as the others start to disappear down the tunnel. "We better hurry or they very well may leave us behind."
Wilfire Ironhouse Friday January 21st, 2005 2:12:41 AM
"Perhaps we should send someone to scout the right tunnel to see what that sound was"" Wilfire suggests. "Otherwise I think we should see where those big goblins came from."
Kadaz Friday January 21st, 2005 6:17:31 AM
Kadaz picks up a good-looking short sword as well as hammer. He sticks them under his weapon belt. "If we each carry an item we don't need to leave anything behind" he comments.
(To an observer Kadaz now looks like a walking armory.)
Arm d20+4=9 d20+4=13 Friday January 21st, 2005 10:35:50 AM
Arm thanks Mira for both the potions (one of which he quaffs-he then pockets the other) and the chain shirt. He dons it, then asks, "Do you need me to carry anything else? I can easily drop it if the need arrises. I MUST agree with Kadaz, though...we'd best be off before we are left behind". He then does one more look-see for signs of trouble (spot=9, listen=13).
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 12/12] d20+2=5 d20+4=22 d20+7=14 Friday January 21st, 2005 10:49:37 AM
Shadow shakes his head in agreement as the ranger moves off to the left following the leader's foot prints. He maintains his vigilance as they move down the corridor. (Listen=5, who needs to hear anything, Search=22, and Move Silently=14)
Conner d20+3=10 d20+2=3 Friday January 21st, 2005 7:32:07 PM
Conner picks up any of the remaining weaponry or armor and follows the others down the corridor. [Spot=10, listen=3]
Uriel Friday January 21st, 2005 8:01:34 PM
Uriel tries to stop Evan, first trying to get his attention and then signing.
If there are sounds to the right we shouldn't leave that at our backs. We should check out path to our right first.
Wilfire Ironhouse Saturday January 22nd, 2005 8:54:57 AM
"I'll carry whatever you need me to" Wilfire says. "Used to carrying lots of stuff. Shouldn't slow me down a bit."
DM Kathy Sunday January 23rd, 2005 5:20:46 PM
[I know I'm posting early, but I have a thing tonight and I didn't want to post late.]
Mira concentrantes for a few more rounds and is able to detect faint Transmutation auras from the leader's chain shirt and two short swords, and from the warhammers weilded by each of the four large "X" goblins.
Arm tries on the chain shirt, but although the goblin leader was large for a goblin, he was still a Small creature. The shirt doesn't fit (sorry about that).
The good news is that, since the goblins are Small, their gear weighs less. It isn't difficult at all to carry the magic gear away, especially with the help of Kadaz, Conner, and Wilfire.
The group begins to move up and join Shadow and Evan at the intersection. The sounds up the passage to the right, are very faint, but anyone who makes a Listen check of 20 can hear them.
Kadaz d20+1=7 d20+1=8 Sunday January 23rd, 2005 8:18:38 PM
Kadaz stays at the back of the party to keep watch on what is behind them. He tries to stays alert for trouble but does a remarkably poor job of it (spot 7, listen 8). His mind is on what else may be down here, like missing human children.
Arm d20+4=24 d20+4=16 Monday January 24th, 2005 5:54:23 AM
Having better luck than Kadaz at the moment, Arm trains his senses on the right-hand passage (listen=24-nat. 20, spot=16).
Evan (ac 16 ff 14 hp 17/18) d20+8=28 d20+8=11 d20+8=13 d20+8=19 d20+6=15 d20+6=18 Monday January 24th, 2005 5:58:30 AM
Evan signs to uriel for the others to stay and keep an eye on the left passage while he and Shadow scout the right. As he signs, he keeps an eye on Shadow to try and detrermine how much of the sign Shadow understands. Although he never said anything to his Uncle Saul, he always knew Saul had a fairly shady past and suspects that the sign he was taught was part of another language that Uncle Saul used when his friends came to visit.
Evan motions for Shadow to follow then starts moving down the right passage to investigate the sounds they hear.
Mira Monday January 24th, 2005 7:20:32 AM
Staying close to Arm, Mira follows the rest of the party down the tunnels. She holds her short spear in one hand, and the sunrod in the other.
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 12/12] d20+7=18 d20+1=18 d20+2=3 d20+4=22 d20+7=14 Monday January 24th, 2005 10:23:14 AM
Shadow tries to follow what the Ranger is saying (OOC: Kathy not sure about this, but if it is the language of the thieves then he would have it, and if I need to remove one of the other languages to learn it I will. He would have that knowledge if it is the language used by the thieves guild.) and at the bare minimum would get that they both should move up the right tunnel.
Shadow will move along with Evan and try to make sure there are no surprises. (Move Silently=18, Spot=18, Listen=3, Search=22, Hide=14)
Uriel {AC:17 HP:33/33} d20+4=18 d20+4=23 Monday January 24th, 2005 12:40:43 PM
Uriel stops at the split in the passageway, peering and listening.
{Spot:18 Listen:23}
Wilfire Ironhouse Monday January 24th, 2005 8:05:16 PM
Wilfire hangs back with Uriel, knowing that he'd probably give away Shadow's position if he followed. Nonetheless he keeps his dwarven eyes trained for the first sign of trouble.
DM Kathy Monday January 24th, 2005 8:07:25 PM
Evan and Shadow move carefully down the right-hand passage. It's wider than the other passages you've been in down here, and the ceiling seems a bit higher. The light of the sunrod reveals rough rock walls that seem to be natural in origin.
The passage widens out into a room, which seems to be deserted. Judging from the piles of moldy straw strewn about, and the smell, this room was general living quarters until very recently. You see a couple of empty sacks and a few random bits of cloth, but few personal possessions.
You do definitely hear a faint sound, though, coming from the back of the chamber and toward your left.
Arm also hears the noise when he reaches the "Y" intersection, but the others do not. They remain alert for any signs of returning goblins, but the eerie silence continues.
Kadaz d20+1=15 Monday January 24th, 2005 9:13:48 PM
At the back of the group Kadaz stays alert, watching for anything sneaking up on them (spot 15)
Conner d20+1=10 Monday January 24th, 2005 9:28:57 PM
Conner enters the living chamber and picks through the debris, looking primarily for signs of human children.
Mira d20+3=10 d20+2=20 Tuesday January 25th, 2005 12:30:52 AM
Mira trails after the others, but remains close to Arm. She tries to remember the words of the song the bard sang, but can only remember snippets of the melody, which she hums quietly to bolster her courage. On entering the chamber, she holds up the sunrod and looks around. (Search=10, Spot=20)
Arm d20+4=18 d20+4=20 Tuesday January 25th, 2005 5:54:43 AM
Arm motions toward the source of the noise, hoping that he'll be seen in the sunrod's light. Gripping his sword tighter, he slowly makes his way toward whatever fate awaits them, scanning the area as he goes (listen=18, spot=20).
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 12/12] d20+1=11 d20+4=13 d20+2=20 Tuesday January 25th, 2005 9:11:19 AM
Shadow will look around the chamber and do a quick search while Arm moves towards the sound at the rear of the chamber. (Spot=11, Search=13, and Listen=20)
Uriel Tuesday January 25th, 2005 11:19:30 AM
{OOC: I am confused about people's positions - are we all following Evan and Shadow or are we split up with people back at the split where Evan, Arm and Uriel (listen:23 check-think you missed this) heard a sound? I will wait to post til I hear...}
Kathy - Clarification Tuesday January 25th, 2005 4:30:33 PM
As far as I know, nobody is still at the "T" intersection; everbody has moved to the left after Shadow and Evan. Please let me know if that isn't the case.
So the intersection everyone is standing at is the "Y" intersection, where some can hear the sounds [Uriel did hear them too; sorry I missed that]. The sounds are coming from the right, and Shadow and Evan moved that way last turn and saw the chamber.
Evan (ac 16 ff 14 hp 17/18) d20+8=18 d20+6=11 d20+8=9 d20+8=24 Tuesday January 25th, 2005 5:51:44 PM
Tightening his grip on his weapons, Evan moves quietly towards the source of the noise, prepared to defend himself if something should attack.
(move silent-18, hide-11, spot-9, listen-24)
Uriel {AC:17 HP:33/33} d20+4=18 d20+4=18 Tuesday January 25th, 2005 11:07:53 PM
Uriel follows behind Arm, still looking and listening.{Spot:18 Listen:18}
DM Kathy Wednesday January 26th, 2005 12:07:16 AM
Evan and Shadow continue to advance cautiously. The sound is clearer now--it's a person whimpering in terror. They approach the rear of the chamber and can see where the sounds are coming from. To the left is an alcove branching off from the main chamber. In the alcove, a huddled figure rocks back and forth, staring at you with fear-crazed eyes.
Arm and Uriel, following, can see the others looking toward the alcove, but can't quite make out what's inside.
The others, remaining at the intersection, continue to hear no sounds of any goblins.
Wilfire Ironhouse Wednesday January 26th, 2005 12:41:38 AM
Wilfire steps forward to get a better look at the person crying (OOC- Darkvision). He checks for wounds and to see if the person is bound.
"There there now" Wilfire says "Nothin to fear from us."
Uriel {AC:16 HP:33/33} 1d20+4=21 d20+4=14 Wednesday January 26th, 2005 1:27:59 AM
Uriel lights another torch to help spread more light in this 'living' chamber of the goblins.
He will sheathe his longsword and shield switching to his quarterstaff to sift amongst the rags and other detritus of the goblins. {Spot:21 Listen:14}
Evan (ac 16 ff 14 hp 17/18) d20+8=23 d20+8=18 d20+8=9 d20+8=16 d20+6=22 d20+6=16 Wednesday January 26th, 2005 5:41:13 AM
Evan steps to the side and motions for Mira to come forward, thinking the person might respond better to a woman than a bunch of weapon carrying men. He stays alert, moving back towards the right hand branch of the Y intersection to make sure nothing sneaks up on them while those who can speak deal with the huddled figure.
Arm d20+4=8 d20+4=20 Wednesday January 26th, 2005 6:09:17 AM
Not wanting to intimidate them, Arm steps aside to make room for Mira, and continues to keep an eye out for trouble (spot=8, listen=20).
Kadaz d20+1=18 Wednesday January 26th, 2005 8:40:20 AM
Dealing with this frightened person will require some tact and sensitivity and understanding. Kadaz steps back mutters under his breath "Show some backbone." He turns his attention to the tunnels. (spot 18)
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 12/12] d20+4=12 d20+1=3 d20+2=6 Wednesday January 26th, 2005 11:08:02 AM
Shadow will follow Evan's example and back off. He will however search the remainder of the room/cavern, while Mira tries to console the frightened person. (Search=12, Spot=3, and Listen=6)
Conner d20-2=0 Wednesday January 26th, 2005 5:50:08 PM
Conner sheathes his sword and shoulders his shield before approaching the terrified figure. "I'm Conner" he says as simply as possible. He flashes at smile before continuing. "My friends and I have come to help you. Don't worry, nobody here is going to hurt you." The fighter squats down to avoid standing over and intimidating the frightened creature. [Diplomacy=0 - oops]
Mira d20+5=22 Wednesday January 26th, 2005 5:53:32 PM
The woman elbows her way past the fighter and whispers "let someone who knows what they are doing through." She throws a smile in Conner's direction letting him know she's only kidding.
Holding the sunrod out to one side in order not to startle the whimpering creature, Mira hunkers down and says "are you okay?"
[Diplomacy=22]
DM Kathy Thursday January 27th, 2005 1:41:53 AM
The figure proves to be a human woman, no longer young, but perhaps not exactly old, either; it's difficult to tell. She is very thin, and there are bruises on her face and arms. There is a manacle around one ankle, chained to an iron spike driven deep into the chamber's floor. Looking around, you can see other such manacles and chains in the little alcove, but these are unoccupied.
Shivering with fear, the woman does not respond to Wilfire or Conner, but something of Mira's effort seems to get through to her. "Run!" she says in a low, urgent voice. "Run now, while you have a chance. They're coming back! They'll kill you just like the others." Tears begin to flow down her face. "So much blood...Oh, Wardd help us all!"
Evan, Kadaz, and Arm continue to stay alert for trouble, but don't see or hear anything alarming. Shadow and Uriel search the chamber, and find nothing of value. The few bits and scraps remaining seem to have been simply abandoned. Uriel's best guess is that the former occupants of the chamber packed and left in rather a hurry.
Evan (ac 16 ff 14 hp 17/18) Bless 17rds) d20+8=26 d20+8=12 d20+6=25 d20+6=21 Thursday January 27th, 2005 5:37:15 AM
Evan continues to remain diligent while the others free the woman from the manacles.
(listen-26, spot-12, search-25, hide-21)
Conner d20+3=14 Thursday January 27th, 2005 7:43:47 AM
Conner examines the manacle and calls for the rogue, "Shadow, can you do something about opening this." If Shadow cannot open the manacle, the fighter will attempt to free the other end from the wall [Str=14].
"Don't worry lass, we'll not be overrun by the likes of those goblins. Have you seen any child prisoners since you've been down here?"
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 12/12] d20+9=27 Thursday January 27th, 2005 9:43:02 AM
Shadow hearing Conner call for him, stops his searching and moves over to Mira and the captive woman. He examines the manacle to see if the lock is something that can be picked or if it is a brute strength type of lock. (If it is a mechanical lock then he will attempt to pick it - Open Lock=27)
Arm d20+7=13 d20+4=19 d20+4=17 Thursday January 27th, 2005 11:27:07 AM
Wanting to console the woman, but fearing to traumatize her further, Arm says over his shoulder, "There's no need to worry miss...we're MORE than capable of taking care of ourselves, and we'll certainly keep you from further harm as well. By the way, my name is Armathen, but you can call me Arm." (diplomacy=13). He then returns to keeping an eye open for trouble (spot=19, listen=17).
Kadaz Thursday January 27th, 2005 12:23:59 PM
Kadaz stays alert while the others work on freeing the woman. As he does so his mind wanders. Goblin tunnels below the city? How far do they go? Who else knows about them? What other threats are down here? Better start mapping because we may be back.
Uriel d20+4=11 d20+4=7 Thursday January 27th, 2005 4:05:58 PM
Uriel moves back to the edge of the chamber with Kadaz to peer into the gloom.
Spot:11 Listen:7
Mira d20+5=14 d20+4=16 Thursday January 27th, 2005 5:24:04 PM
As Conner and Shadow work to free the captive. Mira murmurs words intended to calm and comfort the woman. She will gently enquire and check for wounds. If the woman relaxes, Mira will ask her how she ended up as a hostage, and who is responsible for her plight. (Diplomacy=14, Gather Info=16)
DM Kathy Friday January 28th, 2005 2:22:08 AM
Shadow goes to work on the manacle. The lock is crude, and he is able to get it open in short order. The woman starts a little when she is released.
"Children?" she replies to Conner. "Yes--" her voice breaks, and the tears flow more freely. "Children, and women, and men. Babies. An old man. All dead. All, all dead." She is sobbing now. "And...and eaten!"
Lost in the remembered horror, she doesn't seem to notice Arm's or Mira's attempts to speak with her further.
Evan, Uriel, and Kadaz continue to stay alert, but the only sounds in the goblin caves seem to be the ones happening right here.
Arm d20+4=20 d20+4=15 Friday January 28th, 2005 6:08:49 AM
Laying a hand on Mira's shoulder, Arm says "We'd best be going before more of them arrive. See if you can find out if she's able to walk...if not I can try carrying her.". He then scans the area again (spot=20, listen=15).
Mira Friday January 28th, 2005 7:24:26 AM
"Can you walk?" asks Mira, addressing the weeping woman. Mira stands next to Arm, "yes, we should leave," then clenching her teeth to conceal her rage, she adds "the city guards must be informed."
Conner Friday January 28th, 2005 7:35:23 AM
Conner helps the woman stand, his large hands provide considerable support. "Eaten?" he asks, "by the goblins?"
Kadaz Friday January 28th, 2005 8:40:23 AM
On hearing about the goblin's use of their captives Kadaz is even more sure of their proper action. "We have to kill them all," he says to the others on guard. "Let's escort this woman out and then return to finish the job."
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 12/12] d20+7=13 d20+2=12 d20+4=6 Friday January 28th, 2005 9:52:59 AM
"I think we need to press the advantage right now." He does look at the woman and wonders what to do with her, but really feels like they need to move forward now. He will move back to the y intersection and start quietly moving down the right hand side. (Move Silently=13, Listen=12, Search=6) He does hope that Evan joins him down the passageway.
OOC: Kathy did you ever make a decision on how much Shadow can understand of Evan's sign language?
Uriel {AC:17 HP:33/33} Friday January 28th, 2005 11:55:28 AM
"Our good thief is correct," Uriel says.
"Let's continue to press our advantage."
Mira (second post) d20+2=21 Friday January 28th, 2005 5:04:31 PM
"Surely this is suicide!", exclaims the sorcerer looking pointedly at the paladin. "We have no advantage. This woman is weak, those we hoped to save are dead if she speaks the truth,(Sense Motive=21) and we have little by way of magic, or munitions," Mira's look takes in the rogue, and his nearly empty quiver.
"I am for leaving now. We can inform the guards. If they refuse to take action, then we can. Routing out a goblin hoarde will take planning and better equipment then we now possess."
Mira will take a few steps to return the way the party came, sunrod in one hand, and shortspear in the other. "Are we together?"
Uriel - second post Friday January 28th, 2005 6:17:59 PM
Uriel says gently to Mira, "We don't know there aren't others nearby. This poor woman had a limited view of the caves. I will not leave without looking a bit further and checking for more survivors. What if we left someone else down here at the verge of death that we could save?"
Wilfire Ironhouse (33/34) Friday January 28th, 2005 6:39:25 PM
"I agree with Uriel, I think we should push on. There may be others we can save, so I wouldn't feel right about leavin."
"However, perhaps someone should escourt this woman back to the surface, and warn the guards."
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 12/12] Saturday January 29th, 2005 10:21:34 AM
"Mira, I understand your concern for the safety of this poor woman, but there really might be others down here. If we leave they surely will not have any chance of survival. We have them on the run and I don't think any of them are really organized for serious resistance. We have basically chopped off their head, in a matter of speaking." Shadow is talking about that their leader is dead and that should make it much easier.
With that Shadow will move down the corridor to the Y intersection and inspect it further. (not very good numbers but they are what I rolled in - the ones in my previous post that is)
DM Kathy Sunday January 30th, 2005 12:14:30 PM
Having rescued the woman, you debate what the next step should be. Continue to explore the caves, or escort the terrified former prisoner back to the surface? There are persuasive arguments either way.
Shadow returns to the Y intersection and takes a look around. He sees plenty of goblin tracks, but nothing else. There is still no sound, apart from what your party makes.
[Sorry to give you so little, but it's sounding as if the group hasn't reached a definite decision yet.]
Mira d20+2=19 d20-1=13 Sunday January 30th, 2005 1:30:47 PM
"I will not split the party, for that would surely lead to disaster," says Mira. "Armathen?" she asks, "her hand resting lightly on the bard's forearm, "if you will support the woman on one side, I will take the other. Let us stay near the back, and hope no one comes up on us from behind." Mira provides some basic first aid to learn if the woman is wounded. (Heal Check=19) She then tries to get the frightened woman to rise. She will drape one of the woman's arms over her shoulder and put her hand around her waist for support. (Strength Check=13, Aid Another?) As a result, Mira will no longer be able to carry her shortspear, but she will keep the sunrod in her free hand.
(OOC: DM Kathy, does Mira get the impression that the woman is telling the truth as she knows it? Sense Motive=21 rolled earlier)
Oops, sorry. Yes, she seems far too distraught to be saying anything but the complete truth.
Uriel d8+3=7 d20+3=18 Sunday January 30th, 2005 10:41:22 PM
{If Uriel thinks the wand would aid the woman he will use it on her, approaching her slowly and with kind words. Diplomacy:18 Heal:7
"I wouldn't have wanted to separate the party either Mira. Also, I think Kadaz should still keep up rear guard or else I will. There is no reason for you to be back there without weapons ready," Uriel suggests.
Conner d20+3=4 d20+2=20 Sunday January 30th, 2005 11:45:34 PM
Conner takes his place on the left flank, a little nearer the back than before. [Spot=4, Listen=20]
Kadaz Sunday January 30th, 2005 11:47:44 PM
"I will gladly be rear guard. Nothing will pass me, fear not." Kadaz is certain that he can handle the goblins that are left, especially since there is a healing wand nearby.
Wilfire Ironhouse d20+3=10 Monday January 31st, 2005 2:31:51 AM
Wilfire takes up position near the front of the line. Putting his dwarven eyes to good use, he scans the area for any sign of trouble (spot 10).
Taking up his two-handed flail he preapres to push on with the group.
Arm Monday January 31st, 2005 5:51:33 AM
Arm nods to Mira, "Certainly, my dear...I'll be glad to help, although I share in your estimate that to proceed further is suicide at the present, but of course we MUST listen to what the "mighty savior of orcs and goblins" has to say...". He then attempts to support the woman on the oppposite side of Mira and move on.
Evan (ac 16 ff 14 hp 17/18) d20+8=25 d20+8=27 d20+8=28 d20+8=10 d20+6=15 d20+6=17 Monday January 31st, 2005 5:54:37 AM
Evan waits for the others to make a decision then moves to join Shadow, sticking to the left side of the tunnel while Shadow is on the right. He moves forward swiftly and silently, an expression of grim determination on his face, senses alert for any sign of ambush as he moves down the tunnel.
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 12/12] d20+4=16 d20+7=18 d20+2=4 d20+1=14 d20+7=23 Monday January 31st, 2005 9:38:39 AM
Shadow waits till he is joined by Evan and then moves in parallel to the Ranger as they move down the unexpolored corridor. (Search=26, Move Silently=18, Listen=4, Spot=14, Hide=23)
DM Kathy Monday January 31st, 2005 5:39:43 PM
You help the woman to her feet. She seems able to walk, but is terrified that the goblins are going to come back and "get her." Mira and Arm quickly realize that they don't need to support her as much as keep her from bolting.
You set off to explore the rest of the caves, with Shadow, Evan, and Wilfire in front. Mira and Arm follow with the terrified former prisoner, and with Conner close at hand. Kadaz and Uriel bring up the rear.
Returning to the "Y" intersection, you take the opposite tunnel. It leads to two interconnected chambers, which still have bedrolls and personal possessions strewn about. One wall of one of the chambers appears to have had a very recent cave-in.
Uriel {AC:17 HP:33/33} d20+4=14 d20+4=7 Monday January 31st, 2005 11:24:05 PM
Uriel keeps his eyes and ears alert for any more goblins as he walks at the rear of the group with Kadaz.
Spot:14 Listen:7
Conner d20+1=17 Monday January 31st, 2005 11:24:35 PM
Conner moves over to the abandoned bundles, and uses his sword to move the items about as he searches for clues to the owners (or any treasures or trinkets that might have been abandoned.)(Search=17) When he notices the cave-in, he calls to the dwarf, "Kadaz. You know stone. Does this look stable?" The fighter uses his sword to point at the ceiling and rock face and waits for the stout-one's response.
Mira d20+2=5 d20+2=15 Monday January 31st, 2005 11:29:47 PM
Noticing the cave-in, Mira tries to discern if the fallen rock might block the opening of another tunnel,(Spot=5) but the dancing shadows confuse her, so she listens (Listen=15) for noises from the other side in case someone is trapped.
Wilfire Ironhouse d20+4=14 Tuesday February 1st, 2005 2:12:22 AM
Although not called upon to do so, Wilfire still studies the stonework, looking for anything unusual (14).
Evan (ac 16 ff 14 hp 17/18) d20+8=12 d20+8=21 d20+8=19 d20+6=17 Tuesday February 1st, 2005 5:52:19 AM
Evan gives both chambers a quick search, stopping to study the cave-in for a moment before returning to the entrance to the tunnel to stand guard, figuring the dwarves would be better at descerning whether they can pass the cave-in or not.
(move silent-12, spot-21, listen-19, search-17)
Arm d20+4=23 d20+4=6 Tuesday February 1st, 2005 5:54:40 AM
Half-supporting, half keeping the woman still, Arm strains to determine if there is another tunnel behind the rockfall (spot=23, listen=6).
Kadaz d20+1=10 Tuesday February 1st, 2005 6:32:17 AM
Could the goblins have closed this tunnel to hide someting? Kadaz inspects the wall carefully but isn't sure of much. (spot 10)
Shadow d20+1=13 d20+2=13 Tuesday February 1st, 2005 2:24:49 PM
Shadow will remain in the intersection of the two rooms and try to determine what might or might not be behind the cave in. (Spot=13, Listen=13)
DM Kathy Tuesday February 1st, 2005 9:16:40 PM
You look around in this room, but it yeilds few clues. Conner finds some clothing and common equipment (waterskins, rope, empty sacks, etc.), but nothing that would indicate ownership.
Evan notes that the tracks of the goblins lead right up to the collapse. In fact, he's pretty sure the rocks fell on top of the tracks.
With his knowledge of stonework, Wilfire believes the cave-in does not look natural.
Nobody else spots anything of note, and nobody hears anything untoward.
Uriel Tuesday February 1st, 2005 11:05:10 PM
{OOC:Have we explored out this cave system of obvious tunnels excepting the first y intersection}
Mira Tuesday February 1st, 2005 11:10:39 PM
Mira leans against the rock wall, and closes her eyes. The weary sorcerer tries to get a moment of rest.
Conner Wednesday February 2nd, 2005 12:41:54 AM
The fighter grumbles as he pokes through the abandoned items with the edge of his sword.
Kathy-reply Wednesday February 2nd, 2005 2:23:54 AM
In response to Brent's OOC question, you have not yet explored the entire complex. There's still the right-hand passage off the "T" intersection.
Wilfire Ironhouse d20+4=5 Wednesday February 2nd, 2005 4:22:25 AM
"Looks like they dropped the ceiling" Wilfire explains. "Let's check out the right-hand passage and worry about this area later".
Wilfire begins moving towards the right-hand passage. Once they arrive he will pay carefull attention to the roof, looking for anything that might indicate its rigged to be dropped.
OOC- 5 search check... opps!
Arm d20+4=19 d20+4=9 Wednesday February 2nd, 2005 5:50:52 AM
Longing for a rest himself, Arm escorts the woman to Mira, where he says, "Come on, luv...hopefully it'll not be much longer, then we can ALL have a rest.". He then follows the rest down the new passage, scanning as he goes. (spot=19, listen=9).
Kadaz Wednesday February 2nd, 2005 8:16:20 AM
Kadaz adds his opinion to the discussion. "I agree with Wilfire. Let's take a quick look down the other corridor back there. If the goblins have fled down this filled passage we will need the proper tools in order to open it."
Shadow [AC 20/17 HP 12/12] d20+7=10 d20+4=10 d20+2=13 d20+1=5 Wednesday February 2nd, 2005 10:28:04 AM
Shadow listens to the group and has no idea about cave ins, so he will take their word for it. He will move back to the area they have not yet explored. (Move Silently=10, Search=10, Listen=13, Spot=5)
Uriel Wednesday February 2nd, 2005 3:20:09 PM
Uriel looks around the room half-heartly while the dwarves look at the collapse.
Afterwards he says, "I suppose that was their escape tunnel if they caved it in."
DM Kathy Thursday February 3rd, 2005 12:34:58 AM
Tentatively deciding that the goblins escaped through this tunnel and then collapsed it behind them, you retrace your steps to explore the rest of the goblin caves.
Backtracking to the T, you take the other passage and discover a smaller chamber that also appears to have been abandoned. Nearby is a tunnel that leads back to the dry river bed you entered when you first came down the well.
Although you listen intently, you hear no sounds other than the ones you make. It would appear that the goblins are all dead or fled.
Mira Thursday February 3rd, 2005 12:50:40 AM
Mira removes a small bag containing a mix of seeds, nuts, and dried fruit from her pack. She offers the trail rations first to the rescued woman, and then to Arm, before helping herself. Twisting the lid off the waterskin, she takes a swig, then offers it 'round to the party.
Stopping in front of the paladin, the sorcerer whispers, "can we go home now?" There are dark circles under her eyes.
Wilfire Ironhouse Thursday February 3rd, 2005 1:31:33 AM
Wilfire's shoulders slump slightly, as he lets himself relax for the first time. "I think we earned ourselves a good meal... and a bath... for a job well done. Let's go home, but I guess we should make a report to the town guard."
Wilfire takes a moment to wipe any goblin blood off himself, and then joins the group back to the surface.
Uriel Thursday February 3rd, 2005 2:48:52 AM
"I suppose the rest have fled. Let's grab the rest of the equipment we found and our ... reward tokens and get out of here," Uriel looks to the others.
After he whispers, "No one else alive. How many did they kill? The city didn't even notice." The harsh words echo down the dry riverbed.
Evan Thursday February 3rd, 2005 5:35:47 AM
Evan adds his agreement to go by leading the group up and out of the tunnels, helping Mira and the woman where needed.
Arm d20+4=16 d20+4=20 Thursday February 3rd, 2005 5:58:57 AM
Grateful to finally be out of this place, Arm aids the woman when necessary, and looks forward to be rid of the weight of all the goblin ears in his possession, "Not exactly a happy ending I suppose, but any ending you can walk away from is a GOOD ending." he thinks as he gives one last furtive look around (spot=16, listen=20).
Kadaz Thursday February 3rd, 2005 7:36:06 AM
Thanks to all of the healing Kadaz is in good condition. So he was looking forward to another fight. But with a rock wall sealing off the tunnel means that won't happen today. "I'll get some digging equipment so tomorrow we can open that tunnel" he adds eagerly.
Shadow Thursday February 3rd, 2005 8:34:23 AM
The thief sulks a little bit because they did not find any other captives. "I am not sure that we are the best suited to try and tunnel through that cave-in." He says as the group starts to head back to the way in.
Conner Thursday February 3rd, 2005 10:25:46 PM
With a sigh, Conner sheaths his sword, and attaches his shield to his back. He wonders if he has enough money left to afford the day's special at Samson's.
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