Grandpre Academy - DND 4.0 (IC)

[Dekkah]

May 23, 1500.

The headmaster office have not changed a bit since the last time you have been summoned there. The room is nicely decorated with many different weapons and armours of high quality, some of them no doubt enchanted. The place looks more like a room to plan battle than what one would expect of a headmaster office. In the middle of the room, there is a table with many maps of various training grounds and battle plans that will be used for other students today. The headmaster desk is in the right corner of the room and as usual everything on it is exactly at the same place as you remember, which makes you wonder if he really use it. The only notable change is the table on the right side. That one usually empty now support five packs.

Fernand Gallion, the headmaster of the Academy and head of the fighters, is standing behind the middle table. He is an old human, wearing a nicely decorated scalemail. With him are the leaders of each of your disciplines. To his left, Brutal Roche the Warden leader, a massive human standing nearly 7 feet tall baring a old scar over is right eye. He look at you with is one good eye in an intimidating way as usual. Standing near him is the leader of the artificers and bards, the gnome named Ajar. You all know him to be a quite talkative and hard to understand. On the other side of Fernand, the druid Mal Thais is looking at the maps, not looking up as you come in. The small and quiet human seems to be oblivious to your arrival, being absorbed by the documents he is studying. In the shadows of the left corner of the room, Malaggar the dark elf is resting against the wall. He is the head of the rangers and you know him to be impatient with students and really quick to punish them. The last but not the least is the eladrin Jymo, which take care of the wizards. He was standing on your side of the table and as all you come into the room, he smile at you and says,
"Welcome, I hope your not too nervous. Today's the day for you all!"
Giving a wink to Gaursa, he walk around the table to stand with the rest of the teachers.

Fernand nod to each of you in turn as you come into the room. When your all standing behind the central table, he says,
"Good morning kids. I assume your all ready for your final exam. As you surely already know, this exam is similar to other training missions you did before with the exception that no teachers will go with you, assist and supervise it. You'll be on your own, each other responsible …."

At that, Ajar interrupt Fernand flashing a smile,
"Came on Fernannd, theese littles one arr quite redy an' fer summ time now! Leeve the borin' speech an' tell themm tha missionn."

Clearing his throat, Fernand continues,
"Well, for Ajar pleasure, here are your objectives. You'll be meeting with a caravan at the crossroads near the Green Forest (La foret Verte) tonight. You will report to Mark Shane, the leader of the guards and assist him all the way up to Torres. This arrangement is already made and we have received the money for that task. From Torres, you will travel to the town of Grandvents where you will meet with the nobleman Filass De L'aurore and give him this letter."
With that, he place a sealed letter on the table, bearing the Grandpre's Seal (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5438469333546175954),
"You are to execute the job he will ask of you, up to the extent of your capacities. Don’t be bold like some have been 3 years ago. Know your limits and respect them."
With this some sadness appear on his old face.
You all remember that 3 years ago, one of the fighter died during the final exam.
"When your done, sire De L'Aurore should write a report of your actions and give you a payment to return us. Any questions?"

[icastflare!]

Gausra replies to the headmaster

Thank you Headmaster. Is there anything we should know about the area or Mark Shane? Any help at all will help us.


I ame going to make a nature and history check.

NATURE: [roll0]
HISTORY" [roll1]

[Dekkah]

DM
Fernand awnser Gaursa,
"Mark is responsible for the caravan protection, to my knowledge he is a good man, you should trust him. And for the area, I assume your speaking of the road up to Grandvents, well beside the marsh, it should be safe enough.

[Sipex]

Aerth has a difficult time controlling himself but does because of the presence of his headmaster in the room. The years of training with Malaggar have taught him at least one thing, if not anything else. Do not act stupid in front of Malaggar.

It's due to these teachings that Aerth has actually been able to compose himself out on the battle field, especially when stealth is concerned.

Not even the best training could keep him from getting distracted and curious though.

"Uhm." Aerth pipes in, trying to keep his thoughts in check. "What can we expect from..ho..hos.." he thinks for a moment. "What kinds of things will want to kill us around there?"

He seems satisfied with the question before abruptly adding "Er. Headmaster, sir." to the end.


Perception on the room just to notice other interesting things.
[roll0]

[Dekkah]

DM
With his deadly cold voice, Malaggar reply,
"Me, if you dont get on with your mission soon..."
He is fixing you all with a cold stare.
This got the attention of everyone, including Mal who suddenly look up and at Malaggar.
Jymo is the first to recover and add with a meek smile,
"Well, beside the great and dangerous Malaggar, the greatest danger would be the goblins trides from the marsh. Beside that, who knows, but I am not too worried, you'll raise to the challenges, I am sure."
Malaggar send an icy stare Jymo's way after his remark.

[icastflare!]

Gausra is slightly intimidated by the dark elf ranger then replies,

Well then if it is just goblins, it shouldnt be much of a problem.
Gausra eyes Malaggar, suspiciously.

[Maharrg]

Darb

He has been waiting a long time for this day and is eager to get going. Chuckling at Malaggar's reply. Darb loves watching the twitchy ranger in front the teachers. Somehow he always gets their ire up. "Thank you headmaster. I'm packed and ready to go."


History (know anything about the cravan or Mark) [roll0]
Nature (info on the marsh) [roll1]

[icastflare!]

GAUSRA

Gaus looks at Darb.

I am ready to go also. The sooner we get out of here, the faster we can complete this task.

[Maharrg]

Darb

As quietly as he can Darb turns to Gaus and says under his breath. "..remember that 1st year cleric looked just like a goblin? Even more after the marsh slime drenched him! HAHA oh the look he gave you!"

[icastflare!]

Gaus replies with a grin, while trying to be quiet.

Oh ya, he was ticked. Though he should have watched out for me. That silly goblin looking kid.

[King Tius]

Arundela

The young druidess gives a polite curtsy to the headmaster and other teachers upon entering, giving an especially warm smile to Mal, though the druid is lost in his map and likely doesn't see it.

"Thank you for this honor, Headmaster. We won't let you down!" Her eyes sparkle with the excitement.

[Dekkah]

DM
Ajar reply to Gaursa,
"Wel tha's far t'road off corssse, bu' whoo kno' wha' wil' chalen' ya at Granddvent'. I remamber wel' tha' one tim' when me an' my frien' gon' ita t'dezert to t'nort, we... "
The headmaster cutting short Ajar rambling, to the apparent releif of the others teachers, tells you
"Alright, if your ready, you can take one of these bags each and get ready to go. Dont forget the letter as well. You should get to the crossroad on time if you leave within the hour."
With that he point the table with the packs.
"Remember, you represent the Grandpre Academy on that mission, be respectful and honour that name."
Each bags contains 20 GP and an healing potion.

[icastflare!]

Gaus bows to the headmaster

Thank you head master. We shall not fail you

Gaus slowly exits the room, exicted for the future
By the way, I will be picking up componets for Tensurs Floating Disk in the market then meet up with you guys.



I will subtract the 10 gp from my character sheet.

[Maharrg]

Darb

Nodding his head "Thank you headmaster" glaring at Professor Roche "We will not fail"

Heading out "I'll join you Gaus, I need some supplies as well"


-25gp Crossbow
-1gp (20) bolts

[Sipex]

Aerth

Aerth had gone silent and obediant as Mal's voice would often do to him, he had only started to lose his discipline near the end of the meeting.

"Wha? Bags? Going...uuhhh...right." Aerth takes his bag, drops it, picks it up off the floor and quickly backs out of the room.

"I don't need anything sooooooo...yeah. Where we going again?" He asks after the group has gotten out of earshot. Trying to keep his composure around Mal unfortunately required most if not all of Aerth's attention.

[Dekkah]

DM
When you’re all ready leave the Academy, there is still a couples hours left before noon. You take a small trail through the fields so you can reach the crossroad in time.
As you walk, you see the farmers working to prepare the fields. With the disastrous harvest of the last season, caused by early cold weather and winter, the farmers have to work hard to first clean the wasted crops and then prepare the lands.
You will travel the rest of the day, walking among some fertile hills and plains.
Around dinner time, as you come on top of a big hill, you get full view of the Green Forest. You can spot the crossroad a mile to the west. A couple miles directly to the south, you can see the caravan making its way north. There is five carts pulled by some heavy duty horses and about 10 traders. They are protected by slightly more than a dozen soldiers, all wearing a tabard with a black eagle.

They should arrive at the crossroad just a little bit after you.

When the caravan reach the crossroad, a burly man wearing an heavy scalemail and riding an warhorse notice you. He lead his horse ahead in your direction and tell you,
"Hello, are you our reinforcements from Grandpre? I'm Mark by the way, who's in charge of your group?"

[Sipex]

Aerth

"Hi there!" Aerth greets, bouncing slightly on his feet and waving frantically. "I'm Aerth!" he pauses for a moment, considering what Mark had just said. "And I'm NOT the leader!"

[Dekkah]

DM
Mark nod politly to Aerth, his expression serious,
"Well met Aerth. If you arent, who is? I'd prefer to deal with one person when it comes to the work we'll be doing. You see, I already have 15 soiders to direct, so I'd prefer to have only one person to approach who can relay the orders among your group."
With a faint smile he add,
"I'd be happy to chat with you all later tonight around the fire, but right now I want to reach the next camp spot."

[icastflare!]

Gaus walks up to mark, with a smile on his face.

Greetings,I am Gausra Baenafin. We dont have a leader actually but I guess that can be solved soon. By the way, talking should be reserved to the campsite so I am ready when you are to leave. Hopefully Our trip will work out well and we can be done with without too much trouble.

[Sipex]

Meanwhile, Aerth searches out and climbs atop the highest, most stable surface which will be moving with the caravan. This will presumably be one of the carts. From there he'll lie prone (if possible) and pull out his bow, keeping an eye out for anything suspicious.

edit: He'll probably also ask a lot of odd, pointless questions to whomever is within earshot and willing to listen.


Athletics: [roll0]
Passive Perception: 20

[King Tius]

Arundela

The little elf girl gives the man a smile before performing a backflip. As she does so, her body swirls with the magic of the feywild as she shifts into a dark blue panther. The leaf-like birthmark she sports now showing prominently in the glowing white swirls that pattern her body. She slinks off under the middle wagon, using this as a good hiding spot to serve as a guard.

[Dekkah]

DM
You can all clearly see that mark is uneasy with Gaursa, but still keep some composure and reply,
"Alright, just protect the rear of the caravan for now and we will discuss it when we rest. Send the two mens from the back to me, I'll relocate them."
He then address his mens,
Alright guys, lets move, I want to reach the camp spot before darkness falls.

Some people will answer Aerth questions at first, but will get tired eventually and put some distance between them and the place where he climbed. Only one of the merchant, an old man named Bert seem to be able to endure it.
In one of the cart, a young boy spot Arundela beast form and is amazed about it. It will get off of it's father cart and move toward her to play.

Many people look at Gaursa and Darb with some concern, but none openly do anything about it. You can spot that they seemed to complain to Mark though, and after what you assume a couple complaints, he tell everyone loud and clear,
"Listen everyone, these kids have been sent to help me from Grandpre Academy. If they couldnt be trusted, they wouldn't had sent them. And no they aren't imposters, I knew there was a dark elf among them.
With that he give a nod to Gaursa. This put an end to the direct complaints.
You will travel for two more hours up to the edges of the Green Forest.
As people prepare the camp, Mark approach your group,
"Sorry for the little incident, people tend to react badly with uncommon races. I must confess I am not exent to this, but still I trust whom sent you. I was thinking to put you up front for the rest of the trip. Elves are known to have quite good eyes, might be usefull to spot problems. Did you choose a leader among yourself after all? I can also mix you all with soldier if you prefer so you can blend in more, but I think it will take some time for all of them to get used to your presence, mainly yours."
Mark end his sentence looking at Darb and Gaursa.

[Qualia]

Azhardian

In his human seeming, Azhardian stands in the middle of the group and nods to Mark. "I'm Azhardian, you can call me Az and I can confirm that Aerth is not our leader." He studies the traders, trying to get a feel for who looks the most nervous. He'll take a seat with them and then pulls out his silver stringed lute, playing several traditional ballads as they travel, hoping to relax the travellers.


Insight [roll0]

[Dekkah]

DM
Giving a smile to Azhardian,
"Well met Az. It is ok, I can manage to deal with all of you as my own soldiers. What's five more to 15 after all."
At that, he start to laugh.
You can easyly see that he is quite tired.

During the travel, right after Mark told people that he trust the dark elf, Azhardian approach some of the guards who were talking among themselves. He talked with them and played some music for them while the caravan is moving. Listening to the mucis seems to have put them more at ease, diverting their attention from Gaursa.

As they start to build the camp, one of the merchant says,
Well kid, you should come play at our fire tonight, would be nice to ear some good songs and stories.
The merchant partner add, loud enough so only those around him can hear
Just dont bring your dark skinned friend, nor the half-breed, these cant be trusted.

[Sipex]

Aerth

Once the party breaks to make camp Aerth eagerly springs from his spot and gives himself a good stretch out before giving a cheerful "Nice talking to you!" to the merchant who had actually listened to him the entire trip.

Then, from there, unless otherwise prompted/cornered/co-erced/instructed/what have you, he'll climb the closest tree and sit in it to scout, truly believing he's helping the group.

He might even call down "Everything is still clear!" every once in a while before getting distracted by something nearby.

If he is, in fact, roped into helping, he'll cheerfully do so although he might annoy the other workers with pointless discussion and he'll often become distracted with tasks the others are doing or nearby animal sounds.

[King Tius]

Arundela

Should the caravan make camp before any "incidents" occur, the sprightly little elf girl will resume her humanoid form and keep Aerth company.

OOG: I'll hold off on any discussion, just because we might have to fight before we get to rest!

[Maharrg]

Darb

Feeling the tension in the caravan that he has felt most of his life he tends to his own provisions and helps when and if he is asked. At some point he attempts to stealthily throw some small rocks at and around Aerth. He loves messing with that kid (all in good fun though; he hopes)


stealth [roll0]

[Sipex]

edit: Wait, I don't know if I got recruited to help or not, nm.

[Dekkah]

DM
Ater the camp is established, some soldier start cooking some food. You'll be fed as everyone else, food being provided with the job.

Some people will be amused at Aerth naivety. When Darb throw him some rock for "fun", people will frown upon him. You can hear from one of the soldier,
"Savage..."

Mark will go ask Aerth if he wants to go make a round to check the surroundings, obviouly trying to divert its energy to something more usefull.
You'll all be included into the night watch rolls.

Unless you guys have something you want to discuss with anyone/action done, the night will be uneventfull.

[Dekkah]

May 24, 1500
In the morning, the caravan depart quite early. The caravan enter Green Forest and you will walk the whole day within it. It is an extremly old forest. Some tree had to be removed to make the road, but other than that, the forest seems untouched by humanoid hands. You break camp early that day. Some of the soldier gather a hunting team, inviting the elves to participate. Luck was on their side and they found good game and you can all eat some fresh meat that night.

May 25-27, 1500
The next day, you exit the wood after two hours of walking, just in time to get soaked by heavy rain. You will travel within plains, hills and some rare small woods. It takes three days of travel, under rain most of the time, to reach Fort-Du-Col on a muddy road that slowed the caravan quite a bit. You come into view of the Fort at dusk on the 3rd day. It is a small and old keep built just where the mountain pass start. It completly blocks the path to stop anything that would try to pass there. The keep can support around an hundred people. You get a well deserved warm and dry bed that night.

May 26-June 1, 1500
In the morning, you enter the Neck Peaks (Les Monts du Col) pass. As you do, Mark will tell you,
“Alright, the real job starts. If we are unlucky, the pass might have some nasty monsters awaiting us. If not, I doubt we will pass throught the Black Marsh without a fight. So keep you eyes open and weapons ready”.
Crossing the mountains takes two and a half day. The trip was uneventfull but still unpleasant. Some strange sound kept you awake most of the second day, but nothing showed itself.
Crossing the marsh is quite a pain. During the three and half day of travel, you had to push carts about 35 times to help them pass muddy spots. As you come into view of Villenoire, a town built on a very fertile small Island within the marsh. You can see that this little fortified town is used to defend itself. The high wood wall surrounding bear the marks of many assault, but are in good shape. Mark will come up to you all and say,
“You seem to have brought us luck! In my 12 years escorting convoy, it’s only the 4th time I pass both the mountain and marsh without a fight.”
At Villenoire Inn, you’ll learn from the locals that the marsh goblin clans that have been attacking them regulary seem to have left them alone lately. People think they are fighting among themselves. Most cheer and raise their mugs at that.
“Let these little bastards kill themselves!”
The tensions between the caravan and you, mainly the ones caused by Gaursa and Darb, seem to have vanished at that point. You all helped them a lot and somehow gained their trust, or at the least some respect.

June 2-4, 1500
After some good rest, you all leave Villenoire. You still have to walk 2 hours within the marsh, but the road is way better than the one going to the mountains : there is bridges to help cross muddy pools. The rest of the 3 days to reach Torres are uneventfull. You’ll notice that the farmers are working really hard to prepare the land like at Grandpre. The big difference is that people have been affected way more by the failed harvest than in Bord-Eau area. Food is rare around these parts, and it shows on the population. As you arrive at Torres gate, Mark will talk with the guards and show his papers. The caravan will procced to the market, leaving each cart where they were headed along the way. After the last cart is delivered, Mark comes to you,
“Well done guys, thanks a lot for the hand, and the luck! If you ever look for a job, come see me, we always need some good hands. Of course, it isn’t as exciting as adventure, but it isn’t always as calm as this trip. Good luck.”

I posted the trip up to Torres to make the game move forward.
I stopped it there for 2 reasons :
First, I want to know how you plan to get to Grandvents from there and if you want to do something in the bigest city of the country.
Also, if you wanted to do some actions during the trip (or at the 2 towns) I'll react to these and loop back if necessary (or give you the result - if rolls are implyed).
Also, if you wanted to do something when you first met Mark and the Caravan, I'll describe it (we can do some dialog if needed).

[Sipex]

Aerth

By the end of the journey, Aerth is very bored, tired and pent up so arriving at a large city is a big deal for him.

"Woooow" is all he manages to get out once the caravan goes on it's way. "I thought this was going to be exciting! How did a fighter die doing that?! I must've fallen asleep on watch so many times!"

[icastflare!]

Gaus looks at Aerth.

Please,have respect for the dead if you must. We are lucky we came out with no one wanted to slit our throats. Though this trip has been uneventfull.

Gaus then turns his attention to the big city This does look like an interesting city.Maybe they will be more accepting of Darb and I.

[Dekkah]

DM
As you walk into the city, some people do look at Gaursa and Darb suspiciously, but most just ignore you all. Torres is known to be open to anyone who respect laws. There is even a Tiamat temple somewhere within the city that is openly known and tolerated.

[Maharrg]

Darb

Darb stays close to his companions. The city is a new thing for him. Before Grandpre he spent his time among the craggy peaks with few others around. He feels home sick for the fist time. After the caravan made it over the Neck Peaks he knew it would be a long time until he saw them again.

He feels isolated and separated from the earth and mountains he has sworn to protect.

Now he has transferred that desire to protect to companions whom he trusts and will guard with his life.

[Qualia]

Azhardian

Seeing his companions a little unsure of themselves in the big city, Az leads them out on the town for a celebratory drink.

"Never complain about an easy job Aerth, that's what keeps getting you into trouble."

[Sipex]

Aerth

After Gaus lightly scolds Aerth.

"Oh right, sorry." Aerth apologises quickly, not really meaning to be disrespectful. "Why wouldn't people accept you guys? You're nice." Aerth, clearly, is more naive than he seems.

Aerth follows Az who seems to be leading the group into whatever pub or establishment he sees fit.

[King Tius]

Arundela

The little elf follows the others quietly, taking in the sights of the city with a look of wonder on her face.

[Maharrg]

Darb

Smiling at Aerth "your alright kid. let me buy you a drink. We are geeting drinks right Az??"

His unease is givng way to excitement

[Dekkah]

DM
As you walk in the city, many beggers ask for some food. You can easyly see that not only the farms were affected by the hard winter, but Torres as well.
You still can find a nice Inn to refresh yourselves, have nice drink and celebrate. The food price is a little bit high, but it can be expected in the actual situation.

June 5-9, 1500
When you wake up your quite refreshed and ready for more travel. You leave Torres by the north gate. After a couple hours, the road reach the Grey Lake (Lac Gris) and start running along it. You can see many small boat with fishermens looking for some good catch. An hour or so after lunch, you cross the river Gallon, linking the Grey Lake and the Big Snake Lake (Lac du Grand Serpent). The rest of the day up to the foot of Iron Peaks (Les monts de fer) is quite boring.

The next day, you start to go west between the Iron Peaks and the Grey lake. Traveling under a blazing sun, you meet only one horseman. He ask about the road behind you, telling you that the road up to Bartos is quite safe, before kicking his horse forward. Bartos is a small town, living mainly from fishing and hunting. The Innkeeper is quite friendly to you all.

After a good night rest, you depart for Grandvents, again under a blazing sun. By noon, you can start to see some of the desert the north-east. Where times come to make camp, you've left the mountain side behind. You whiped by great winds coming from the desert, you find a good place a little bit into the woods to make camp. It grant some cover from the winds and you can see your not the first to use it.

Your woken up by some heavy but short rain. It didnt last long and before noon, your all dry by the hot winds and sun. A similar camp can be found at the end of the day to shelter you from the winds.

If possible, the winds are stronger the next day. Travel is hard and unpleasent. But after an hours or so after noon, the road start to be closer to the woods and some hills give much more cover from the desert wind. You can even find a farm or two, which indicate you must be near Grandvents. A couple minutes later, you can see the small town of Grandvents. It similar in size to Bartos, with a maximum of 250 people,and no wall protecting it. You can see the Inn of the "Sandy Hills" in the middle of the town. You can see some people doing the basic trades (smithing, carpenter, hunters...). Atop an hill directly to the north of the town, you can spot a nice mansion. A low fence is surrounding it and a man is working on the lawn around it.

Travel is finaly done.
The Inn at Torres cost :
Dinner : 6 sp
for the room (Include breakfast) : 7 SP
Ale : 3 SP each

The Inn at Bartos cost :
Dinner : 5 sp
for the room (Include breakfast) : 5 SP
Ale : 2 SP each

You have to spend 3 rations for the rest of the trip (2 more if you dont eat at the Inns).

What do you do?

Edit : sorry Maharrg, I didnt see your post before posting this one

[Sipex]

Aerth

The beggars always get the best of Aerth and he ends up giving up half of his rations that day to those on the streets.

Aerth drinks a few rounds with his comrades which only increases his distraction to the point where he can't stay on topic for more than half a minute. He sleeps well that night.

Travelling is interesting, Aerth gets bored of looking for things that want to shoot us and starts firing at trees and such far down the road. Eventually he starts taking bets (verbal, not money) on what he can/cannot hit. He does his best not to waste arrows but hey, sometimes you can't help it.

He also takes the time to try and hunt anything that, while is entertaining, can also become food and save rations maybe?

As they approach Grandvents Aerth shouts "Hey! A town!" as if he's the only one who's spotted the place.

Upon arriving he looks around and is slightly dissapointed, it's small and uninteresting, so far this exam is the dullest school activity he's ever come along for.

"Um, guys?" he asks to whomever is willing to answer. "Why are we here again? I forget."


Gave away 5 rations.

Arrows fired: 15

Money spent: 32sp

[Sipex]

NATURE CHECK TO HUNT
[roll0]

[Dekkah]

DM
Aerth might be a little bit odd, but is quite the hunter. He got a nice dear within Ter'Yav Forest that fed you all for two days.
You can all regain 2 rations.

[Qualia]

Azhardian

The changeling heads straight for the Sandy Hills and orders some food, drink and a bath. After freshening up, he breaks out the silver stringed lute and tries out a couple of tunes.

[Dekkah]

DM
As you walk into town, most people look at you with mild interest, before resuming their work.
At this hour, the Sandy Hills is nearly empty. The main room is quite large for a small town Inn, having 20 tables and a long bar. In the right corner, stairs leads to the 2nd floor, to the rooms. You can see a small stage to the left beside a firepit. Behind the bar, a tall and thin man looks at you and smile,
"Welcome to the Sandy Hills, I'm Ben. What can I serve you?"
The only other client is a burly man with a huge mustache, wearing many layers of animal fur. He is drinking a beer and appears to already be a bit tipsy.

"Just take a table, I'll have your bath ready as soon as possible. Here is your drink and Halda will bring you your meal soon."
At that, the Innkeeper serve you your drink then walk into the kitchen.
He return quickly to his post and serve another beer to the man at the bar.
Five minutes later, a small and young human woman come into the room with your food.

If anyone of you have gone with Az, the Innkeeper take your orders as well.
Inn services prices:
Bath : 8 SP
Food : 5 SP
Beer : 3 SP
Room : 5 SP

[King Tius]

Arundela

The young druid returns to her humanoid form when the group gets near to any towns or cities. She follows Az and orders herself a bath and some food with a room for the night likely to follow. She will sit and listen to him play his lute and tries to make small talk with him

[Sipex]

Aerth

Aerth sits down with the group, following Az who seems to be taking on the role of leader and places an order for a room and some food. Without an answer to his earlier question he's just taken to following Az and doing as told.

"So when do we pass? What about tactics, do we know tactics? I can shoot things. Oh hey, that guy has a beard." Aerth rambles, his excitement keeping him from staying on topic.

[Dekkah]

DM
After your meals and baths, when Azhardian take out his lute, the barman will happyly say,
"Oh, your a bard? Well right now there isnt much people to listen to you, but if you stay tonight, there should be a lot more. I dont think the old Marcel will mind much if you take his place for one night. Well we wont at least."
He start to laugh at that.
"I dont usually pay for entertainment, but I'll offer you your room tonight if you entertain us. Why did you come to this remote town anyway?"
His last remark is aimed to the whole group.

[Maharrg]

Darb

In the smaller towns Darb finally relaxes. Enjoying a good meal and sitting with his companions Darb drinks his ale carefully and with gusto.

When the barman asks why they are there Darb answers "To drink ale and see the world of course."


Bluff [roll0]

[icastflare!]

Gausra

Gausra says to the barman
I am here to travel. The study of the arcane requires study and I am here with these people for protection. I probably wouldnt have made it this far without them.


Bluff 1d20+2

[Dekkah]

DM
The barman smile and reply,
"Well to study arcane, I would normaly advise you to go to Yarten, but I doubt they welcome your race very well, at least not to share their magic secrets."
He suddunely seem to realise what he just said,
"No offence meant to you sir. I dont judge people like that."
Trying to change subjext he continues,
"Urrmm, of course to see the world is a good reason as well to be here."

If he have seen throught your littles lies, he does show or care.

[Qualia]

Azhardian

"I'd be delighted to play for you tonight. We're here from the Grandpre Academy and looking to use our skills. Is there anything here in Grandvents that would require our skills?"


Streetwise [roll0] to find out what's happening in town

[Dekkah]

DM
Ben appear impressed,
"Wow, so your all adventurers. Well this town is quite safe, well most of the time. We could have used your help a couple months ago, when the town was attacked by some monsters. I cant remember what our hunters called them, kabuls or kobals, well some small homanoids lizards.",says the barman trying to remember.
"Other than that, this town is quite safe and quiet. But it is good your gonna stay tonight, some distractions will be fun to have. Many people of the town eat here and come for a drink in the evenings. I'll pass the word that some adventurer are in town, it should raise the attendance."
At that, Ben give you a wink.

[Sipex]

Aerth

"Kables, you mean kables right?" Aerth pipes in, trying to correct the barman. "Little gremlins with three noses?"


Nature check to see if Aerth actually knows of Kobolds (and what he knows of course)
[roll0]

[Dekkah]

DM
"No, I dont think that what they were. They didnt have 3 noses, it was more like lizard snout. they were this high and had a tail."
Says Ben with his hand about 3 feets from the ground.

[Sipex]

Aerth

Aerth thinks for a moment, concentrating in earnest on the barkeep's description.

"Kobolds!" he suddenly realises. Despite his demeanor, Aerth actually knows of some stuff...just takes him sometime to get there. "But...they're gone now soooo...yeah." he finishes, realising that, in this particular situation, the information is barely useful.

[Dekkah]

DM
The barman give Aerth a small nod, with a sad face,
"Yeah, their gone now. Our hunters did check their track and they told us that there isnt a camp nearby. We think they simply came here to raid us. At least, they didnt kill many of us, we lost only 2 souls during the assault. They were here more for loot than blood."
A faint smile appears on his face before he continues,
"It's actually a little bit ironic. You see, we're a small town with littles riches. They took some of our food, a bit of coins, tools and the like. Of course, Sir De L'Aurore is wealthy, but he told us they didnt found that much in his house either."

[Maharrg]

Darb

"Kobolds..hmm. Not to bright I guess. Sir De L'Aurore had his home broken into? Doesn't he have guards? Hey guys hear that couldn't even stop a few kobold. Hah!"


Nature on Kobolds [roll0]
Diplomacy ;) [roll1]

[King Tius]

Arundela

"Hmmm, why don't we go take a look for ourselves? Maybe we can catch those Kobolds and stop them from doing any more harm?"

[Dekkah]

DM
The Innkeeper smile disappear at Darb joke,
"Well we are simple town peoples, most of us prefer not to risk our lives when we have the choice. As I said before, this town is usually quite safe. I do beleive someone guards the house, but the lizards were many. I guess he prefered his life to some valuables."

[Dekkah]

DM
As dinner time approach, people start to fill the Inn main room. Most of them are the workers and their families. Most of them seem curious about you, but they still leave you alone. Among them, a pair of elves enters the Inn, they appears to be the town hunters. Seeing your group, they seem a little surprised by Gaursa and Darb presence, but still smile and salute Aerth and Arundela before going to a table.
Ben and Halda work furiously to serve everyone as more people come into the Inn. By dinner time, the Inn is nearly full and busting with laughers and discussions of every kind. Everyone seems to know each others, which leads you to believe that this isnt a special event, but commonplace in this town.
You also spot a middle aged man wearing some fine clothings as he enters the room. He his quite tall, with blond hair and a round belly.
As he walk toward the bar, passing by the smith table he ask him,
"Hello Nalbert, how was your day? Are the kids feeling better?"
The burly smith stand and shakes the mans hand,
"It was a good day Filass, their fever finaly broke down."
With a smile Filass continues toward the bar. He order some wine and discuss with the the Innkeeper. After a couple minutes, the Innkeeper give a nod your way and the nobleman turn around looking at your group. His smile disappear and an hint of irritation can be seen in his face. He stand up and walk to your table.
"Hello travellers. I am Filass De L'aurore, mayor of this town. Ben told me your from Grandpre Academy. Are you heading back there soon? I ask because I would like to send a letter to the headmaster."
His tone shows he is displeased with the Academy, not with your presence.

[SamTheSane]

Pock

Pock favors the the mayor with a small smile, seemingly ignorant of the irritation in the man's voice, and takes a small drink of his ale.

"We still have a little bit of business to attend to in your fine town, Master De L'aurore, but we should be done shortly, and would more then happy to deliver your letter."

A concerned frown crosses Pock's Face. "I do hope that news isn't... urgent."

[Dekkah]

DM
The mayor sigh heavily answering Pock question,
"Well not really, not anymore."
He then take a good look at your group, as if evaluating you all and then say,
"Are you in an hurry? Because if you aren't, I might have a job offer for you. Discuss it among yourselves and if you have time and are interested, just come see me after dinner. We will go at my mansion and I'll explain what I need."
You can note in his tone that he seems unsure of your capacities.
Filass then return to the bar, say something to Ben and go sit with a man that appear to be the sheriff of the town. Quickly after that, they receive their meals and eat.

Around that time an old man get on stage. You hear the Innkeeper say, pointing Azhardian way ,"Hey Marcel, the traveller there will do some of tonight entertainement. Just warm the crowd for him will you."
The old Marcel take his banjo and start to play and sing some songs. He isnt so bad, but you know Azhardian wont have trouble to do better.

[Qualia]

Azhardian

The Changeling smiles at his companions as he prepares to take the stage

"Time to earn our keep"

[I shall use the Glib Limerick ritual to improve the performance]

Az takes to the stage playing a traditional tune to get the people going. He will then start to introduce music from different races and cultures, subtly altering his features to take on elven, dwarven and halfling features as he plays music from their cultures, interposed with traditional human music. His ballads will focus on traditional heroic tales, drawing on the heroes of myth and legend.

[Dekkah]

DM
After a couple songs, Azhardian replace Marcel.
He get people attention immediatly with a very good ballad. When he starts to shift his features slowly, a couple people are taken by surprise and some of them appears to be a little bit scared at first. But as the show goes on, people get used to Azhardian style and enjoy it. By the end of the show, everyone are cheering and singing along, asking for more. One of the townfolk passed among the people with his hat to gather some money for Azhardian.
You can notice that Filass applaud you and his mood seems to have improved.

Bluff check for the performance (including the shapeshifting and all).
2 rolls because of Glib Limberick (remember to pay for the components)
Azhardian Bluff 1 : [roll0]
Azhardian Bluff 2 : [roll1]
Nice roll, you make 5 gold and 6 silver.

[SamTheSane]

Pock joins in with the general applause, chuckling to himself - it was one of the best performances he had ever heard (or seend) Az give. Sliding off his chair, he slipped and weaved through the clamor, heading towards the bartender. Ordering himself another ale, as well as room and meal for the night, he wandered towards Az.

"Well... that went fairly well."

Paid 1 gold, 6 silver

[Dekkah]

DM
As Pock reach the Innkeeper , he tells him,
"Fairly well!? That was quite a show your friend made. It have been a long time since I've seen the Inn that full. By Kord, even the Thomsons are here, haven't seen them in five months!"
After receiving you payment, the Innkeeper give you back 5 sp with a smile,
"Your rooms on me, you friend earned it."
Ben then notice that Sir De L'Aurore his paying his bill, he turn to Pock (and anyone with him),
"I know Filass appeared unhappy about your presence, just dont take it personnal."
Ben lean closer and add,
"Not many knows this, but when we got attacked by the Kabuld, he sent a letter to Grandpre Academy to get some help, but they haven't answered him. So when I told him you were from there, it kinda killed his good mood. Dont judge him for that, he is a good man."

[Dekkah]

DM
Half an hour after Azhardian last song, the Inn start to empty itself.
Many people will come by your table and congratulate Azhardian.
Filass will go says something to the Innkeeper, say goodbye to a couple others and finaly come by your table. His mood toward you is more friendly that it was at first.
"That was great entertainment. So are you interested in a possible job after all?"
Here I assume a positive answer, if you decline, the next part wont happen. Fell free to put your answer in your next post if you want and think it might be important for the mood ;) .
"Alright, lets go to my house and discuss this."
Sir De L'aurore will lead you to the mansion you spoted when you came into town. The ground around it is beautiful : the lawn is well trimmed, there is patches of flowers and bushes and a couple nice small statues.
As you enter then house, you find yourselves in a huge hall. It is nicely decorated with statues, paintings, olds armors and weapons. The house butler come into view quickly. He's a small and thin man, wearing a black and blue suit.
"Good night Sir, I see we have some guest."
"Good night Gaston, we will retire to my office. Bring us some refreshments please."
Filass lead you to his office. It is also well decorated, mainly with banners and paintings. One of the painting is impressive. It is 5 feet tall by 12 feet long and represent a battlefield and appear quite old.
Filass move behind his desk and says,
"Take a seat."
There is 3 sofas and 2 chairs. Gaston comes into the room and offer you wine, beer and some bread.
"Thanks you Gaston. I am sorry about my rude manners earlyer. It's no excuses, but I sent a request to Grandpre three months ago and not only they didnt send anyone, but they didnt even reply to it to decline."
He then sit behind his desk and continues.
"What I need is that you recover some document that got stolen by the Kobold 3 months ago. I know they might have destroyed them, I sure hope they haven't, but I want to at least try to have them found. They are pretty old and signed by Frederic Auguste, you cant miss them if they still have it. Also, they took our original family banner. I'd like it back as well if you find it. It look like this one, but with some oak tree seeds instead of the three suns."
Filass then point a banner (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5444816379057344194) hanged on the wall.
"I'd like the main goal to stay between us. You can say your looking for some action or that I asked you to get rid of the kobolds. You can do what you want with the kobolds, I dont really care, they usually leave us alone and cause very little trouble. Any questions?"

When your done with Filass, we will enter a skill challenge. I'll post more info on how I'll run it later in the OOC thread

[Qualia]

Azhardian

The bard smiles at the offer of work

"We'd love to take you up on your offer, and perhaps go some way to restoring the Academy's name. With regard to the lack of reply, we've been entrusted to give you this letter."

he reaches into his jacket and pulls out the letter, offering it to Filass

"We've not been told it's content, so we thought discression was important in this matter."

[icastflare!]

Gausra

Gausra smiles along with the bard.

I would have no problem working to restore the academy's name also. It has been a great place for me and I would hate to see it's reputation tarnished.

[Dekkah]

DM
Filass takes the letter , break the seal and read it. He frown once during the reading and when he is done takes a good look at you for a couple second before saying in a unsure tone,
"So, your still students if I understand correctly...you could have told me right away you came here the see me... The letter says they held my request to use it as a 'final exam'."
The way he says it, you can see that his pride is slightly hurt by the way his request was handled by the academy. But he quickly regain his composure, take a deep breath, then continues,
"Bah! It doesn't matter, you've impressed me already and I was gonna offer you the job anyway. Actually, I do appreaciate that you've being discret, these are personnal matters after all."

To Gaursa, Filass reply with half a smile,
"Well, I dont like how they handled my request, but I still respect Grandpre Academy. Work well and you will reinforce that reputation. It is written here that I have to write a report of how you performed. So far I'd say you've done quite well."

[SamTheSane]

Pock


Pock strummed his finger's along his rod.

"So the kobolds normally behave themselves?"

Glancing around the mansion, he pauses for a moment, stroking his beard.

"Any idea what why they raided your home? Do you think they were mercenary... or that they were after your papers?"

[Dekkah]

DM
"To be honest, I cant really say if they behave themselves or if they just usually dont come around here. Beside the attack three months ago, we had not been attacked by kobold in five years."
At Pock mention of "mercenary" you can see some concern in Filass face,
"I doubt they were after the papers, there was some good amount of money with them. I really hope they just took them because it was among the money, and beside, these are not really valuable to anyone else than me. They didnt only raid my house, most of the place have been cleaned of valuable stuff except the Inn, but I think they left it alone because everyone retreated there. These little beast arent very brave."

[Dekkah]

DM
"Well, unless you have something else to ask, I suggest you get to work, or get some rest before you do."
Finish Filass with a smile, realising it is late.
"Good night, I have to get up early tommorow and do a trip to Deserte, so we probably wont see each others. I should be back in two days. At worst, Gaston might be able to answer your questions, if any tommorow. Remember, keep discret about the papers."

As you get out of Filass house, it is nearly midnight. Most of the towns people are asleep.
As you get in the Inn, the place is empty of clients. You can spot Ben and Halda cleaning the place.
As he sees you enter, Ben says smiling,
"It was a good night tonight, awesome performance buddy. Your room is ready."

The room provided is quite nice, you will finaly get some decent sleep tonight.

As usual, if you wanted to do something else before going to sleep, just roleplay it.
Ok, the skill challenge starts now (see OOC post about it).
The goal is to find the kobolds camp.

[SamTheSane]

Pock


Pock found himself waking the next day - while it had been a late night, and a comfortable bed, he was ready to eager to start the day. Making his way down to the bar, he looked around to see who else was around.

[Dekkah]

DM
June 10, 1500
In the morning, the Inn is quite empty. There is Ben behind the bar and Halda serving the two elves you saw yesterday. They are eating breakfast. They wear some camouflage clothing and you can spot longbows against the wall beside their table.
Three more mens are sitting at a table and are chating while eating. You recognise one of them as the town smith.
Alone at the bar, at the same spot he was yesterday is the moustache man wearing furs. He is eating slowly and seems grumpy.

[Maharrg]

Darb

After a hard drunk sleep Darb decends the inn stairs to see his companion already at the bar.

To Pock "think any of these folks know where to find those Kobolds?" He then takes a closer look at the hunters sitting at the table to see if he can discern what and where they have been hunting.


nature [roll0]

[Dekkah]

DM
As you ask Pock opinion, you notice that one of the elf look at you, his attention having been drawn the question.
As you inspect them, they says something softly you cant discern and stand up. The one that heard you pick up his bow and come towards you, while the other put some money on the table and head outside.
When he is right in front of you, he nod to you both and say,
"Sir Gnome, Sir ...half-orc, well met. I am Kalev, hunter of Grandvents. I overheard your statement. Why do you want to find these kobolds?"

Maharrg, check information is Pmed.
Also, if almost forgot, but you already earned one success (first nature check on kobolds when you arrived in town - I put it is the pm as well in case you deleted it)
Success : 1 Failure : 0

[Maharrg]

Darb

"Well met Hunter we seek some items stolen during a Kobold raid not long ago. I can see by your camouflage that you have been hunting in the forests. Have you seen any of these creatures?"

[Dekkah]

DM
I know it isnt your streght, but here it goes...
Diplomacy :[rollv]1D20-1[rollv] oops

Roll result will be posted in a couple minutes.

[Dekkah]

DM
Kalev seems hesitant at first, but give you a small polite nod and say,
"I hope you know what your doing. These kobolds leave us alone usually. I would hate that you stir their ire and make them come back here in revenge."
He takes a short pause, judging your reaction before continuing.
"That being said, I dont know where they live exactly, but it isn't within two days of the town, which is our hunting ground. We rarely go deeper into the forest and it appears they rarely comes into our hunting grounds as well. We have seen their tracks no more than five time this years. We also are the one that have followed their tracks after they attacked three months ago, just to make sure they left the area. They traveled south, then south-west and out of our hunting ground."
I know it isnt your streght, but here it goes...
Diplomacy :[roll0]
Success : 2 Failure : 0

[icastflare!]

Gausra

Gausra looks at the elf. He appears friednly but is knows there is a chance he will be taken with disgust. Gausra says

"Are the any places withen the forest that have been known to contain nasty things? Or anything suspicous in the past?



[roll0]

[Dekkah]

DM
Kalev is taken by syrprise by Gaursa arrival. You can see his unsease with him, but still reply,
"Well, there is all sorts of vermin within the forest. We are lucky, there isnt much in our hunting grounds, but I know there is at least a couple different kobolds clans more to the south, maybe a goblin clan or two. There is also some orc clans way to the west and south, but that is quite far from here."

I assumed history check - you forgot to tell what skil l you rolled.
I pmed the result to Iacastflare.
Success : 3 Failure : 0

[Dekkah]

DM
Kalev notice the other elf at the door making him some signs,
"Well I have to go, my partner is waiting. Good luck."

When the elves left the inn, the burly man wearing fur stand up and turns to you,
"So ya wanna go and get ya some koblods eh? Fer 10 golds I can show ya where they camped right after the attack. Not only the elves know thes' woods ya know. Kobolds wer' many and left some good traces. Of cours', most traces prob'bly faded by now, but I can show ya which way they'v gone from ther'. What do ya say?"
You can easyly notice he doesn't like the elves.

[Qualia]

Azhardian

The bard spends his morning in the Inn, asking people about the Kobold attack and trying to work out who would know more about it, who lost what and who didn't.


Streetwise [roll0]

[Dekkah]

DM
After his own breakfast, Azhardian speak with the townfolks who are in the inn. Most of them are happy to talk with him, remembering his performance yesterday night. Most people haven't lost much : some money, tools, food and the like. Of course they aren't happy with it, but they fared better than the two young mens who died. Some of them will tell Azhardian to go see Malcom, the town sheriff for more precise information.
Malcom is a tall and strongly built man. He appears quite alert and always watching everyone. He is eating alone at a table. As you approach him, he stands and extend his hand,
"I am Malcom Beausejour, Sheriff of Grandvents. I was wondering when you'd come see me. Take a seat."
He sit down and resume his breakfast.
"So, you want to know more about the kobolds, I guess your planning to hunt them down. A good thing for us. The Daucht and Filion families will sure be happy that their sons get avenged."

"Well, I did some research after the attack. It appears that Deserte got hit by the same kobolds a month before us. We know because the few they managed to kill we're bearing the same tatoo than ours: A green three fingered paw.. The attack was mostly the same : little casualties and lots of looting. I sent a letter to Yarten, they haven't been attacked, but they know the clan. Their camp should be located somewhere north of the Green Peaks (Les monts Vert), if we can trust the elves. Sadly, there isnt much more I can tell you that you probably haven't learned from the others you speak with."
Malcom notice the elves leaving the Inn,
"Our town hunters did follow their tracks for some time, they might be willing to show you, but your friends seem to have frightened them. You may ask Herrick the trapper, he knows the wood quite well too... seem like your friend are already speaking with him." finish Malcom as the trapper, the man with a mustache, speaks with Darb and Pock.
Close check, you should be happy for yesterday performance, it made a difference ;).
I didnt Pm this, since other could have been with you for this.
Changed my mind for the result - 1 success (Lol) - at first I was giving a bonus to next roll.
Success : 4 Failure : 0

[King Tius]

Arundela, the chipper little Elf Girl, will try and follow the tracks.

"I'd like to try and track the kobolds myself. Maybe in my primal form I will have better luck."

OOG: I have +11 to both Nature and Perception. I'm not sure which you would rather I use, so I will let you pick


[roll0]

[Dekkah]

DM
Herrick the trapper appear to be sceptical about your tracking talents,
"Well good'luck to ya findin' tracks after three months eh. Will cost ya mor' when ya come back. But I wil' be fair, I drop m'price to 7 gold, this is my last'offer. "
You can see he is a bit desperate. It is up to you to decide if you want to hire him or not (you can roleplay a counter offer).
But from Arundela reply, I assume she declined it.

When your all ready to move, Arundela start to search for tracks. The process is slow and hard, but she manage, after an hours scanning the area, to find some traces that might be left by the kobolds. It isnt really tracks, but more a path where a big group marched. They did not travel in a straight line, which make Arundela job harder than it should have been. You travel the whole day south and finaly find a bigger area where traces of a big camp with three firepits. The grass just started to recover. A week or two and no traces would have been left of this.
Just before the sun set, Arundela manage to find the path the group took when they left that camp. They have gone south-west, like the elves told Darb.
The night is uneventful, but some heavy rain start to fall in the morning. You know that following the few tracks left will be harder with the rain.
That was a perception (tracking).
Success : 5 Failure :0 (wow your blowing throught my SC)

If you wanted to do something more at the town, just post it,I'll reply. Also, you might want ot discuss among yourselves.

[Dekkah]

DM
June 11, 1500

In the morning, under heavy rain, Arundela proceed to follow the few tracks she have. The path isnt really clear and you often find yourselves guessing and then searching for some times until you finaly find some more evidence of the kobold passage. After about 6 hours of travel, you seem to have lost them. Arundela double back up to where you've found the last marks. After some time analizing the area, Arundela conclude that they seem to have splitted up in three groups. One going south, one going south-west, one going west. At this point Arundela isnt sure she could find more tracks and follow them, since the groups have thined and surely left less markings.

You estimate to be in the middle of the forest area north-east of the Green Peaks (Les monts verts), about half way between them and the Grandvents.
If you still want to go with tracking, an other perception skill must be rolled.
What do you do?

[Qualia]

Azhardian

"I think we need to get into the kobold mindset."

He pulls out his silver stringed lute and starts strumming a kobold folk tune, changing his features into that of a kobold to try and get the right vocal sound. He looks at the tracks and tries to imagine which group would be carrying the loot and which way they would go.


Insight check - [roll0]

[Dekkah]

DM
Azhardian transform into a Kobold and start analizing the situation. Looking at each differents paths the kobold took, walking in them a bit, coming back. He is checking the plants and grounds, sometimes lost in his music and thoughts. Sometimes going on top of a small hill to observe the area as much as he can.
After half an hour, he points the south-west way
Interesting choice of skill and idea ;). Might have been also nature, but it doesnt really matters, with a roll that high ;).
I have sent you more details in a personnal message - information you can share with other as you please.

This will give next person who lead the group toward the kobolds camp a bonus (+2) to his roll (might be perception to try and find more tracks, nature to find the place or any other original ideas). Before I make you move again, I need know how you orient yourselves, since there is no easy to follow path, you've only got a general direction (south-west).

[Maharrg]

Darb

The kobld folk music although not his taste gets him thinking like a filthy Kobold. "I know these critters are not very brave so most likely the larger group would be carrying the loot."


Perception 1d20+2+2 roller not working 1d20+2+2=23 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2446320/)

[Dekkah]

DM

ok, didnt see the relink. writting the result then lol.When Darb look for tracks, he find some faint ones *(bronken branchs and stuff like that). After nearly the whole day of travel south-west, and a couple more clues, you come to a place where you can clearly see an old print of a bear and realise you've been following its tracks just as you come into view of a carvern that might have been his cave. In front of it, you see the bones of the bear and his cubs. At first, as you inspect the scene, you see some traces of wolves, but one of you notice a clear trace of a kobold feet and some evidence that they are the one who killed the bear. The wolves only ate what the kobolds left. It would appears you're on the Kobolds hunting grounds and this false chase was not a total lost of time.
Even if the kobolds traces are more recent, the hunter pack groups isnt large and tracking them still is a challenge. As you look around , directly south, at about half a day on foot, you can spot the Green Peaks. Near the cave, there is also a small rive that go directly west.


Darb roll failed, reroll :
Darb Percpetion :[roll0] <- :( unlucky
Success :5 Failure :1
How do you proceed from there.

[Maharrg]

ooc

linked my roll =)

[Dekkah]

DM
After some time searching, Darb find some traces (broken twing). You all follow him for the rest of the day, as he skillfully find more and more traces. Around dinner time, Darb find some fresh tracks of a small group group of kobold. Darb proceed in follwoing these, and after about half an hours, you can spot from afar a small group of kobolds taking the meat of some bear they fought and killed.
They are at the base of a small hill, oblivious of your presence and not to concern with watching around for possible danger.
There is 8 kobold with a small lizard-like pet.
Five of the kobold have javelins and pikes, the others carry slings and swords.

Skill challenge completed. Success : XP : 300 (60 each).
What do you do? I'll post a map soon. You can discuss it for now - you're too far for the kobolds to hear you.

[Dekkah]

DM
Here is an image (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5450763956634451922) of the area with the kobolds.
The small bushes provide concelament. The trees trunk provide cover. The two hills (in the pink area) goes up to 10 feet high at the top.
The red icons are the pike and spear kobolds.
The blue icon is the pet.
The black icons are the sling and sword kobolds.
The horse is the bear corpse.


You arent on it because you see this from afar. If decide to attack them and you want to approach and surprise them, you'll have to make stealth check. If you want to go hid behind the hill or stay at the edge of the map, you do a stealth+5 roll. To approach them behind a tree or bush, you do a stealth roll.
If you opt for an attack, I need to know where you all want to go (position on the map).
PS : I'll try to find a better program for the map later. this one is complicated to use sadly.

[icastflare!]

Gausra with a sly grin moves to the hill. He gets on top of it and uses darkfire to surround them in imaginary fire. Wretched Creature's! Bow before the wrath of the Baenafin Clan. Surrender now, Or face torment fiercer than you would find in the 9 hells!

Intimidate: 1d20+4

[icastflare!]

Intimidate: [roll0]

[Maharrg]

Darb


Standing 2 squares behind Gausra on the hill
aid Intimadate 1d20+0


"I dont think they bought it ole chum"

[Dekkah]

DM
The kobold turn around in surprise. Most of them draw weapons in panic at first. After seeing you and that the fire doesn't hurt, most of them appear unimpressed. One of the pikeman move one step foward and say in a calm voice frowning at you,
"What do dark elf do on green paw grounds? Answer now."
He lowered his pike with one hand between you and his group, as to hold them up from attacking. With his other hand he his holding his pet which is showing its teeths and would nothing more than to charge you.
He appear sure of himself which is quite intimidating coming from a lowly kobold.
The one which speaked is K8.
[roll0]

[SamTheSane]

Pock

Noticing the kobold's response, Pock casually strolls up next to Darb, leaning casually on his casting rod.

"Dark elf comes at the request of someone far more powerful then he... or then the rest of us. Your people have recently come into the ownership of a piece of our master's property, and rather then have him go through the bother of slaying you all, he has sent us to see if you would be amiable to a discussion. That, of course, would require you to put down your weapon...."

Not really sure what roll you want so...
Intimidate [roll0]
Bluff [roll1]

[Dekkah]

DM
As Pock appear on top of the hill, the kobold tighten their grip on thier weapon. His attitude and speach seems to affect the kobold courage greatly.
"Wh-Who is that person. Wh-what do you seek. Us too have powerful ally."
Speaking of his ally seem to give him some confidence, but he still is slightly shaken.
"If you want to discuss with clan, Booktooth do decisions. He is chief of Green Paws. Gatlish can lead you to him."
Pock intimidate :[roll0]
BTW, the language he use is common.

[Maharrg]

Darb

Quietly to his companions. "I don't think we can trust these lizard folk. Especially after our last trick"


Insight on K8 [roll0]

[Maharrg]

Darb

It has taken all of Darbs patience not to attack the lizard folk. Seeing them react to Pocks words he sees the cowardice in their eyes. Charging down the hill he bellows "Enough of this small talk"



Move: move to H12 - adjacent to K8
Standard: attack K8 with Wild Blood Frenzy
Vs. AC 1d20+7=19 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2451451/)
If Hit: [roll1] dmg 1d8+4=7 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2451453/)
Effect: same attack [roll2] Vs. AC 1d20+7=16 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2451455/)
If hit [roll]1d8+4 1d8+4=12 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2451460/)
Free: and if hit I'll use Furious Assault to deal an extra [roll3] 1d8=2 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2451457/) dmg
Free: mark K8

HP: 30
AC: 18
Fort: 15
Ref: 13
Will: 13

ACTION POINT

Healing Surge: 10

Encounter powers:
Wild Blood Frenzy
Furious Assault
Form of Mountain Thunder Attack
Daily
Form of Mountain's Thunder

[Dekkah]

DM
It come to no real surprise to anyone that combat errupt.

Initiative :
Pock (16)
Darb (14)
Monsters (14)
Gaursa (11)
Arundela (10)
Azhardian (9)
Monsters status :
Map (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5450763956634451922)
Pet : 0
K1 : 0
K2 : 0
K3 : 0
K4 : 0
K5 : 0
K6 : 0
K7 : 0
K8 : 0
Darb bluff :Result in OOC (7) so there is no real surprise (everyone passive insight beats it)

I wait for Pock post to continue.

Initiative rolls :
Players :
Darb : [roll0]
Azhardian : [roll1]
Arundela :[roll2]
Gaursa :[roll3]
Pock : [roll4]
Monsters : Average 14 (I give advantage to Darb - he initiated combat after all).
Pet : [roll5]
K1-K3 : [roll6]
K4-K7 : [roll7]
K8 :14 (From ooc)

[SamTheSane]

Pock

Pock shakes his head lightly, the smile not leaving his face.

"Blacktooth, eh? Such a charming name... I do suppose we will be meeting with him soon..."

Noticing Darb's anxiousness, Pock's grip on his rod tightens, and his smile becomes a bit more wicked.

"However... I asked you to put down your weapon... and I do not appreciate you speaking to me as if we were equals...."


Swift Action: Warlock's Curse on I-11
Standard Action: Eye Bite
Charisma vs. Will: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

[/SPOILER]

[Dekkah]

DM
Pock react quickly, cursing at the pikeman kobold and point his wand at him, sending a bolt of energy. The kobold takes the bolt and is nearly affected, but at the last second he focus his will and resist it.
As he recover, Darb come down on him, slashing him twice with two quick motions, drawing some blood on the second slash.

Pock Attack miss, Both attack form Darb hit. The second one bloodied K8.

[Dekkah]

DM
The pikeman who spoke say in a unknown language,
"Lissh massskl , lohh ils rossissh!"
After saying this, he shift around Darb and strike him with his pike and miss him completly.
After that, the rest of the piker move toward Gaursa and Pock. The three on Gaursa poke him and connect. The one on Pock miss completly , maybe from fear of him.
One of the sligner move around Darb and drop some caltrops behind him then try to shoot him but miss.
The other sligners move into position and shot some clay pots that both hit Pock and Gaursa covering them in some glue sticking them on the spot.
Right after that, the small but feirce lizard close in on Darb and savagely bite him.


K8 :
Minor : Shift to I12
Move : Shift to H13
Standard : Kobold pike on Darb : [roll0], hit [roll1]damage.
K7 :
Move : Move to J15
Standard :charge Gaursa
Kobold pike on Gaursa : [roll2], hit 4 damage.

K6 :
Move : Move to F18
Standard : charge Gaursa
Kobold pike on Gaursa : [roll3], hit 4 damage.
K5 :
Move : Move to G14
Minor : Shift to F14
Standard : Kobold pike on Gaursa : [roll4], hit 4 damage.

K4 :
Move : Move to G14
Minor : Shift to F13
Standard : Kobold pike on Pock : [roll5], hit 4 damage.

K3 :
Move : Move to I10
Minor : Drop Caltrops in H11
Standard : Sling at Darb: [roll6], Hit :[roll7]

K2 :
Move : Move to K15
Standard : Sling at Pock: [roll8], Hit : [roll9] and Pock is immobilized (Save ends)

K1 :
Move : Move to K18
Standard : Sling at Gaursa: [roll10], Hit : [roll11] and Pock is immobilized (Save ends)

PET :
Move : Move to I11
Standard : Bite Darb: [roll12], Hit : [roll13]

Initiative :
Pock (16)
Darb (14)
Monsters (14)
Gaursa (11) <--------------
Arundela (10)
Azhardian (9)
Monsters status :
Map (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5451879382769044658)
Pet : 0
K1 : 0
K2 : 0
K3 : 0
K4 : 0
K5 : 0
K6 : 0
K7 : 0
K8 : 25 (bloodied), Marked by Darb
Players sumary for this round :
Darb : 18
Gaursa :4 + 4 + 4 + 5 (Immobilized (save ends))
Pock : 4 (Immobilized (save ends))
Arundela :
Azhardian :

[icastflare!]

ignore Me!!

[King Tius]

Arundela shifts into beast form and darts to H10 (movement speed of 8) and POUNCES on K3.


Attack: [roll0] vs Ref
Damage: [roll1]
If hit, target grants Combat Advantage to next attacker

[icastflare!]

Gausra has the wind taken out of him from that last attack. He takes a second to catch his breath.He then puts his hands to the ground and makes the Area around him erupt in flames.Die,you wastes of flesh!


Standard: Second Wind.
Move: shift up 1 square
Action point: Burning hands
Int Vs Reflex: K4 Damage: [roll1]
K5:int vs reflex: [roll]1D20+3 Damage: 2D6+3
K6: int vs reflex: 1D20+3 Damage: 2D6+3
K7:int vs reflex: 1D20+3 Damage: 2D6+3
K8:int vs reflex: 1D20+3 Damage: 2D6+3

HP:8
AC:13
Fort:10
Ref:13
Will: 14

Action Point
Healing Surges Left: 5
Second Wind
Encounter Powers:
Burning Hands
Daily Powers:
Sleep
Freezing cloud (not prepared)

[icastflare!]

K5:int vs reflex: [roll0] Damage: [roll1]
K6: int vs reflex: [roll2] Damage: [roll3]
K7:int vs reflex: [roll4] Damage: [roll5]
K8:int vs reflex: [roll6] Damage: [roll7]

[Dekkah]

DM
A blast of fire errupt from Gaursa hands and engulf the area in front of his for a second. As it clears out, three kobolds lay dead on the grounds.
At the same time, Arundela become a beast and move around the hill. She then engage the sligner beside the pet lizard, pouncing on it and breaking his defensinve stance, forcing an opening.
Monsters status :
Map (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5451960173228267298)
Pet : 0
K1 : 0
K2 : 0
K3 : 12 (Grant combat advantage to his next attacker)
K4 : Dead
K5 : Dead
K6 : 0
K7 : Dead
K8 : 25 (bloodied), Marked by Darb
Gaursa kill instantaneously 3 kobolds, and Arundela manage to hit K3.

[Qualia]

Azhardian

After taking his time to watch the combat unfold, the changeling pops up with his crossbow and takes a shot at the lizard attacking Darb.


Guiding Strike
Attack [roll0] Cha vs AC
Damage [roll1]
Lizard takes -2 to AC


He checks on Gausra's condition (if he burns a 2nd wind, I'll drop a Majestic Word on him +4 HP healed and slide him 1 square in a direction to be confirmed).

[Dekkah]

DM
Azhardian draw his crossbow and shoot at the kobold and miss.
Then shouting encouragment to Gaursa revitalizing him, then moving him into postition triggering the blast.

[SamTheSane]

Pock

Attempting to remove himself from the glue, Pock growls towards the kobold he had been talking to, his hands becoming wreathed in Eldritch flame...


Saving throw: [roll0]

Swift Action: Warlock's Curse

Encounter Ability: Witchfire
K8: Cha vs. Reflex [roll1]
if hit, takes [roll2]
takes a - 2 on next attack

if reduced to 0, don't want to kill it

[Maharrg]

Darb init 14(2nd)

"Bah. Mearly a scratch. Taste this lizzard man!"


Move: Shift to I12
Standard: Attack K8 with Weight of stone (at will) [roll0] vs. AC
hit: [roll1] dmg and slowed until end of my next turn
Free: renew mark on K8 / Mark pet
Minor: Nature check on Pet - vulnerabilities - [roll2]
ACTION POINT
Standard: Second Wind - regain 7 hp (no longer bloodied)

HP: 19/30
AC: 18 (+2)
Fort: 15 (+2)
Ref: 13 (+2)
Will: 13 (+2)

Healing Surge: 9/10

ACTION POINT

Encounter powers:
Second Wind
Wild Blood Frenzy
Furious Assault
Form of Mountain Thunder Attack
Daily
Form of Mountain's Thunder

[Dekkah]

DM
The kobold easyly dodge Pock blast, but is surprised by Darb attack.
Right after Darb attack, his kobold opponent shift to flank Darb with his pet. They attack Darb who manage to dodge them both.
The caltrop kobold shift away from Arundela and send him a rock to the knee and connect solidly. The impact make her move back onto the caltrop, injuring her feet in the process.
The lone kobold surviror form the hill, wildly attack Gaursa hoping to finish him and connect. Seeing that Gaursa is still alive, he flees.
The two other sligners dont let themselves get impressed and keep the pressure moving into position and attacking with more gluepots Gaursa and Azhardian. They manage to hit Gaursa but miss Azhardian.




Pock attack miss.
Darb attack connect.

As Arundela walk on the caltrops, they are crushed and no threath anymore.

K8 :
Minor : Shift to I13
Standard : Kobold pike on Darb (combat advantage) : [roll0] vs AC, hit [roll1]damage.

K6 :
Standard : Kobold pike on Gaursa : [roll2] vs AC, hit 4 damage.
Minor : Shift to G17
Move : Move to G23

K3 :
Move : Shift to H9
Minor : Shift to H8
Standard : Knee shot at Arundela: [roll3] vs AC , Hit :[roll4] and push one.
If pushed : Caltrop attack : [roll5] vs reflex, Hit : [roll6] damage and Arundela is slowed (Save ends)

K2 :
Standard : Sling at Gaursa: [roll7] vs AC, Hit : [roll8] damage and Gaursa is immobilised (Save ends)

K1 :
Move : Move to K18
Standard : Sling at Azhardian (Cover): [roll9] vs AC, Hit : [roll10] damage and Azhardian is immobilized (Save ends)

PET :
Standard : Bite Darb (combat advantage) : [roll11] vs AC, Hit : [roll12]

Initiative :
Pock (16)
Darb (14)
Monsters (14)
Gaursa (11) <----------
Arundela (10)
Azhardian (9)
Monsters status :
Map (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5452417288927486370)
Pet : 0, Marked by Darb
K1 : 0
K2 : 0
K3 : 12 (Grant combat advantage to his next attacker)
K4 : Dead
K5 : Dead
K6 : 0
K7 : Dead
K8 : 32 (bloodied), Marked by Darb, Slowed UENT(darb)
Players damage taken this round and status
The damage I put here is only what you take this round. You keep your HP count please.
Arundela : 7 + 9 and is slowed (save ends)
Gaursa : 4 + 4 and is immobilised (save ends)
Darb : 0
Pock : 0 but is still immobilised (save ends)
Azhardian : 0

[King Tius]

Since the Pet is marked, Arundela will move to H9 (provoking an Attack of Opportunity from the Pet, but it takes a -2 and gets wailed on by Darb anyways). She'll pounce on K3 again!


Attack: [roll0] vs Ref
Damage: [roll1]
if hit, grants CA to next attacking target

[Maharrg]

Darb

"Shifty litter buggers eh Arundela"


If pet attacks Arundela:
Immediate Interrupt: Warden's Fury [roll0]
if hit: [roll1] And grant CA UENT

[Dekkah]

DM

Gaursa, still being stuck in glue, point his orb at the kobold marked by Darb. The area around Gursa becomes pitch black and a force spark fly at the kobold, hitting it right in chest.
As Arundela move toward the kobold slinger, the lizard pet attack her and miss, leaving an opening which Darb take good advantage of and slash the beast on the side making it loose balance. Arundela then pounce on the slinger and draw blood from the solid hit.

Gaursa Minor : Cloud of Darkness.
Gaursa Standard : Magic Missile at Kobold K8 : [roll0] vs reflex, Hit : [roll1] Force Damage
Save vs Immobilise : [roll2]

Pet Opportunity Attack against Arundela (marked) : [roll3], Hit :[roll4] damage.
Initiative :

Round : 2
Pock (16)
Darb (14)
Monsters (14)
Gaursa (11)
Arundela (10)
Azhardian (9) <------
Monsters status :
Pet : 9 ,Grant Combat Advantage UENT (Darb), Marked by Darb
K1 : 0
K2 : 0
K3 : 23 , Grant combat advantage to his next attacker (Arundela)
K4 : Dead
K5 : Dead
K6 : 0
K7 : Dead
K8 : 38 (bloodied), Marked by Darb, Slowed UENT(darb)
Map (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5454173996167879634) <---- the doted area around gaursa is pitch black (block line of sight)

[Qualia]

Azhardian

The changeling makes his way to the top of the hill, standing near his allies, and turns his attention onto the beast that is assaulting Darb. He targets it with a chord from his lute, causing it's mind to be fogged as it stumbles past his ally, allowing him a free hit


Attack with Blunder
Cha vs Will [roll0]
Damage [roll1]
Also slide the target 2 squares backwards allowing Daub to make a free basic melee attack with a +4 bonus

[Dekkah]

DM
The pet is hit and slid by the song of Azhardian, creating an opening for Darb. The Half-Orc slash the lizard, drawing some blood.
Darb Attack : (CA and +4) [roll0] vs AC, Hit: [roll1]
Sorry, no time to update map.


Initiative :
Round : 3
Pock (16) <------
Darb (14)
Monsters (14)
Gaursa (11)
Arundela (10)
Azhardian (9)
Monsters status :
Pet : 20 (Blodied) ,Grant Combat Advantage UENT (Darb), Marked by Darb
K1 : 0
K2 : 0
K3 : 23 , Grant combat advantage to his next attacker (Arundela)
K4 : Dead
K5 : Dead
K6 : 0
K7 : Dead
K8 : 38 (bloodied), Marked by Darb, Slowed UENT(darb)

[SamTheSane]

Pock

The glue was proving to be far more annoying Pock had expected... even if he got unstuck it would take quite a while to get it out of his heard and clothes. Resigning himself to looking ridiculous for a while, Pock turned his focus to the nearest kobold, unleashing a bolt of fae energy.


saving throw:

Swift Action, curse K8

Attack: Eldrick Blast vs. K8
attack vs. Reflex: [roll1]
if hit
damage: [ROLL]1d10+1d6+5

[Maharrg]

Darb

Chuckling to himself over Pocks plight he marks the Kobold and shifts after the lizard pet leaving the kobold open for Pocks Blast.

With a guttural oath to the primal sprits he drives his blade into the beast.


K8 no longer slowed

Free: remark K8
Move: shift to H11 adjacent to pet
Free: remark pet
Standard: attack pet with weight of earth v. AC [roll]1d20+7+2[roll] 1d20+7+2=22 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2467618/). dmg [roll0] if hit its slowed UENT

HP: 19/30
AC: 18
Fort: 15
Ref: 13
Will: 13

Healing Surge: 9/10

ACTION POINT

Encounter powers:
Second Wind
Wild Blood Frenzy
Furious Assault
Form of Mountain Thunder Attack
Daily
Form of Mountain's Thunder

[Dekkah]

DM
The kobold takes Pock blast in full, knocking him uncounsious.
Darb deliver one more blow to the pet, who still barely hold up but still strike back at him Delivering him a solid bite.
The kobolds start to run for their lives. The slingers take the time to shot one last time at their enemies before running, connecting on Azhardian and Arundela, but Darb managed to dodge the glue pot.
Gaursa, use his long range magic to kill the running fighter and manage to get out of the glue as his globe of darkness fade away.

Pock Damage :[roll0] +[roll1]
Darb Damage : [roll2]

K6 :
Minor : Shift to I23
Move : Run to Q 27
Standard : Run south 8 squares.

K3 :

Minor : Shift to H7
Standard : Sling at Arundela: [roll3] vs AC, Hit : [roll4]
Move : Run to M2


K2 :
Standard : Sling at Darb: [roll5] vs AC, Hit : [roll6] damage
Minor : Shift to L16
Move : Run to south (out of map, but still in sight)

K1 :
Move : Move to A22
Standard : Sling at Azhardian : [roll7] vs AC, Hit : [roll8] damage
Minor : Shift to A23

PET :
Standard : Bite Darb : [roll9] vs AC, Hit : [roll10]


Gaursa Standard : Magic Missile at Kobold K6 : [roll11] vs reflex, Hit : [roll12] Force Damage
Gaursa Save VS Immobilise : [roll13]

Initiative :
Round : 4
Andariel (16)
Pock (16)
Darb (14)
Monsters (14)
Gaursa (11)
Arundela (10) <--------
Azhardian (9)
Monsters status :
Pet : 25 (Blodied) ,Grant Combat Advantage UENT (Darb), Marked by Darb
K1 : 0
K2 : 0
K3 : 23 , Grant combat advantage to his next attacker (Arundela)
K4 : Dead
K5 : Dead
K6 : Dead
K7 : Dead
K8 : Uncounsious I assumes Pock still wanted to do non-lethal damage
Players damage taken this round and status
The damage I put here is only what you take this round. You keep your HP count please.
Arundela : 7 and is still slowed (save ends)
Gaursa : 0
Darb : 9
Pock : 0 but is still immobilised (save ends)
Azhardian : 0

BATTLE MAP (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5457038223621021458)

[King Tius]

Arundela uses her second wind and moves to J7 in pursuit of the fleeing Kobold.

HP: 9/26 (after HS). Could I get some healz, plz?

Saving Throw vs. Slow: [roll0]

EDIT: Saved!

[mackejn]

Andariel shifts next to running kobold and strikes the fleeing kobold in silence.


I'm not really sure exactly where K-2 is. You said he shifted to L-16, but he's at K-15 on the map.

Attack with Open the Gate of Battle
Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]
If that lands, I also use Centered Flurry of Blows for an additional 6 damage (2+wis) and move him to K-16 (assuming he's at L-16 and I'm at L-15)

[mackejn]

And that was supposed to be against Reflex, sorry for not specifying

[Qualia]

Az

The changeling draws his bow and aims it at the beast, struggling to hold his aim straight as he tries to remember his training and relax in the midst of a pitched battle.

"Just ... breathe ... normally."

He squeezes the trigger


Jinx Shot
The-first time the target misses with an attack before the end of your next turn, it falls prone.

Attack vs AC [roll0]
Damage [roll1]

[mackejn]

Elven Accuracy: Rerolling the missed attack roll.
Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]
If it hits, Centered Flurry of Blows for another 6 damage

[Dekkah]

DM
Arundela slowly move toward the fleeing kobold, taking some time to regain her breath. Azhardian aim for the pet and manage to connect putting a bolt deep within it flank.
An elf appear out of nowhere south of the battle blocking the path of a fleeing kobold. He comes at him delivering a jump kick that would had been devastating if the kobold didnt dodge it at the last second.
Initiative :
Round : 5
Andariel (16)
Pock (16) <---------
Darb (14)
Monsters (14)
Gaursa (11)
Arundela (10)
Azhardian (9)
Monsters status :
Pet : 35 (Blodied) ,Grant Combat Advantage UENT (Darb), Marked by Darb, Fall prone if he miss his attack UENT (Azhardian)
K1 : 0
K2 : 0
K3 : 23 , Grant combat advantage to his next attacker (Arundela)
K4 : Dead
K5 : Dead
K6 : Dead
K7 : Dead
K8 : Uncounsious I assumes Pock still wanted to do non-lethal damage
BATTLE MAP (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5458896103674785602)

[mackejn]

After recovering from the shock of kobold's skillful dodge, Andariel attempts to swiftly strike the kobold.


Using Crane's Wings (at-will)
Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]
If it hits, the kobold slides north one square and I use Centered Flurry of Blows for another 6 damage, and shift in front of it again and

[SamTheSane]

Pock

Pleased to see that he had not killed the kobold, Pock turns his attention to Arundela and, calling on the small amount of tricks he had picked up from the bards at the academy, weaves a little bit of magic into his voice.

Uses daily Majestic Work on Arundela, can use a healing surge, and heals an extra 5 hp

Save:
1d20

[SamTheSane]

Ah... forgot to save...
[roll0]

[Maharrg]

Darb

Shaking his bloddied leg loose from the beast Darb growls"Time to die lizard!" and he drives his blade into the pet once again.



Standard: Strength of Stone [roll0] v. AC [roll1]damage
if hit gain 1 temp
Move: (if I kill it) move to L6
Free: if still kicking - remark pet

HP: 10/30 (bloodied)
AC: 18
Fort: 15
Ref: 13
Will: 13

Healing Surge: 9/10

ACTION POINT

Encounter powers:
Second Wind
Wild Blood Frenzy
Furious Assault
Form of Mountain Thunder Attack
Daily
Form of Mountain's Thunder

[Dekkah]

DM
Pock voice calm Arundela as he finaly manage to break free of the glue.
Darb put the pet out of his misery, putting his sword throught its heart and then move toward the fleeing slinger.
The surviving kobold make a run for their lives going mainly south toward the mountain yelling in an unknown language.
"Sissh Kall! Sastill!"
"Hazliil, Sissh Kall!"

Darb hit kill the pet.

K1 :
Standard : Run to J26
Move : Run to R26
Minor : Shift to S26

K2 :
Minor :Shift up (S17)
Move : Run east around Andanriel and then south 8 squares (out of reach to not provoke AO)
Standard : Move South 8 squares. (he ends it move 11 squares under S27)

K3 :
Standard : Run south (U5 - out of map)
Move : Run 8 squares south.
Minor : Shift south (End 11 squares south of S5)


INFO for Andariel : Both K2 and K3 are within one move + Charge (12 squares) of Andariel.

You dont take any damages this turn and you all free of any status (saved them all).

Remember that corpses are difficult terrain
Initiative :
Round : 5
Andariel (16)
Pock (16)
Darb (14)
Monsters (14)
Gaursa (11) <----------------
Arundela (10)
Azhardian (9)
Monsters status :
Pet : Dead
K1 : 0
K2 : 0
K3 : 23 , Grant combat advantage to his next attacker (Arundela)
K4 : Dead
K5 : Dead
K6 : Dead
K7 : Dead
K8 : Uncounsious I assumes Pock still wanted to do non-lethal damage
BATTLE MAP (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5459632398951519042)

[mackejn]

Andariel charges the kobold that previously evades him.


Charge K-2 I guess.
Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]
If it hits Centered Flurry of Blows for 6 damage and I drag it north west of me to block its path.

[King Tius]

Arundela uses the healing infusion to help her slide one square towards the kobold. She then takes a move action, getting 8 squares closer. With her minor action she shifts into human form, also getting one square closer (but staying at least 1 square away to prevent an AoO). Finally, she uses her standard action to drop a Chill Wind on the kobold.


Burst 1, so as to hit the Kobold but not her or any allies
Attack: 120+4 vs fort
Damage: [roll0], slide the kobold 1 square

[Dekkah]

DM
As Arundela Shapeshift in her elven form, she send a blast that implodes with cold air pulling the kobold toward her slightly.

Arundela Stand in T5 (just out of the map). The Kobold is 8 square from here (I counted the slide you did) and 16 squares from Darb (which I just realised is just within reach : of course he need to run first then charge, which will give him -5 penalty (run) (-4 if you count the +1 of charge), but still.... hurray for the Half-orc charge speed ;) ).



Initiative :
Round : 5
Andariel (16)
Pock (16)
Darb (14)
Monsters (14)
Arundela (10)
Gaursa (11) <------
Azhardian (9)
Monsters status :
Pet : Dead
K1 : 0
K2 : 0
K3 : 29
K4 : Dead
K5 : Dead
K6 : Dead
K7 : Dead
K8 : Uncounsious I assumes Pock still wanted to do non-lethal damage
EDIT :
EDIT : Opps, Sorry I took Gaursa for Andariel.... So it is Gaursa turn. Andariel post will be resolved after Azhardian...

[SamTheSane]

Attack at K1

Attack vs. Reflex: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

[icastflare!]

Gausra takes a deep breath and focuses on the enemy running away.He pulls out his orb and focuses on his target. A missle of arcane energy surges toward his foe.


Standard: Magic missle against K1.Magic missle is range 20 so I think I am good.

Attack. [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

[Dekkah]

DM
Gaursa shoot a missile at a fleing kobold, missing it.

[Qualia]

Azhardian

The changeling reloads his crossbow as he heads towards K1, hoping to close the range. He slides to a halt, raising the bow to his shoulder as he slowly squeezes the trigger.

"Damn kobolds. Never stand still."


Jinx Shot
Attack vs AC [roll0]
Damage [roll1]
The-first time the target misses with an attack before the end of your next turn, it falls prone.

[Dekkah]

DM
Azhardian shot hit the kobold in his right leg.
Andariel rush at the fleeing kobold kicking it solidly forcing him back up north slightly.
Azhardian connect.
Andariel connect and slide the kobold in CC25 (I enlarged the map to see the rest of the monsters and allies). The black cloak face is Andariel.

Initiative :
Round : 6
Andariel (16)
Pock (16) `<-----------
Darb (14)
Monsters (14)
Arundela (10)
Gaursa (11)
Azhardian (9)
Monsters status :
Pet : Dead
K1 : 10, fall prone if he miss his attack UENT (Azhardian), Grant CA (Run)
K2 : 9, Grant CA (Run)
K3 : 29, Grant CA (Run)
K4 : Dead
K5 : Dead
K6 : Dead
K7 : Dead
K8 : Uncounsious I assumes Pock still wanted to do non-lethal damage
MAP (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5460579249099663538)

[SamTheSane]

Pock

Finally free from the glue, Pock starts chasing after the fleeing kobolds. Nearing one of the kobolds, Pock calls up a surge of fae energy.

Move to I 18
Minor Action - Warlock's curse on K1
Stardard Action - Eldrict Blast vs K1
Attack vs Reflex: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1] + [roll2]

[mackejn]

After chasing down the kobold, Andariel prepares a graceful strike against him.


Crane's Wings
Dex vs Fort
Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]
If it hits I use Centered Flurry of Blows for 6 damage and slide it west and then shift in front of it.

[Dekkah]

DM
Pock blast hit the kobold head and knock unconcious the fleeing kobold.
Initiative :
Round : 6
Andariel (16)
Pock (16)
Darb (14) <--------
Monsters (14)
Arundela (10)
Gaursa (11)
Azhardian (9)
Monsters status :
Pet : Dead
K1 : Uncounsious I assumes Pock still wanted to do non-lethal
K2 : 9, Grant CA (Run)
K3 : 29, Grant CA (Run)
K4 : Dead
K5 : Dead
K6 : Dead
K7 : Dead
K8 : Uncounsious I assumes Pock still wanted to do non-lethal damage
MAP (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5460579249099663538)

[Maharrg]

Darb

Busting out at a sprint Darb grumbles "Bah. I hate chasing down beasties" When his close enough he bellows at the fleeing Kobld. "You might as well surrender now Lizard! The sooner you give up the less likely you will be slaughtered!"



Move: Double Run to Z6 I grant CA UENT
Minor: Intimidate [roll0]

[Dekkah]

DM
As Darb come closer and yell, the kobold froze in place and drop his weapon,
"Me ssssurender!"
The kobold facing the monk, understanding that he cannot outrun him, draw his dagger. He then slash Andariel, missing completly.
Andariel then slam his knee under its chin, breaking its neck and killing it instantly.
K3 :
Surrender.
K2 :
Minor : Draw dagger.
Standard : Attack Andariel with Dagger : [roll0] vs AC, Hit : [roll1] damage.

It wasent Andariel turn, but his attack will surely end the battle - neutralize the last fighting kobold so I resolved it right now).
Combat completed : XP for the combat : 675 (113 each).

I'll let Mackejn introduce his character (description if you wish). You all recognize him. He graduated form the academy 2 years ago (he his probably wearing his Grandpre Academy ring - I assume)

[SamTheSane]

Use Misty Step to move to L 21

[mackejn]

As the chaos clears, a medium height elf with golden hair approaches the group slowly. He is dressed in rather plain clothes and is moving carefully through the forest. He says thoughtfully as he approaches. "So, what exactly did these little kobolds do to earn your ire?" After a moment, he says: "Also, we might want to get rid of these bodies. One was running south, I think he was going for aid. I managed to stop him, but we don't want anyone stumbling over them."

[Maharrg]

Darb

Grabbing the kobold by his leather neck, drool hanging out of his mouth Darb growls "Where do you little beasties hide your treasures!" Shaking him violently "tells us what we want to know or die!"

Darb has lost his mind in the fray and his vicious orc nature has burst forth.


intimdate: [roll0]
((LOL))

[SamTheSane]

Pock

Shaking his head at Darb, Pock turns to towards the new elf.

"Well... we were tasked with reacquiring an object that had been stolen by the kobolds. We tried intimidating to get information from them and...well... turns out violence is pretty intimidating...."

[Dekkah]

DM
Darb outburst doesnt appear to intimidate the kobold more than he already was.
"Zlik keep treasure on him!"
He then produce 2 gold, 5 silver and 13 copper pieces, some bird bones, a copper ring, 3 black feathers and weasel skull.
Reading in your eyes that you this isnt the treasure you meant, he quickly add,
"Treasures go to Booktooth!"

[mackejn]

"Hmmm, apparently, they've taken whatever you are looking for back to their village." Andariel thinks for a moment and then says: "It is near here to the south. I could accompany you if you wish."

[King Tius]

Brutus, the large, hulking goliath dressed in leathers and wielding a sizable maul, brings his weapon down from over his head (the usual poised position when he is fighting). Steadying his breathing, he shakes himself much like a wet dog and seems to calm considerably.

"We should move quickly to their village, then. Let us take a short rest to regain our strength and then press on. Perhaps we can reach their nest before word of our arrival does."

[Dekkah]

DM
As you take a short rest and loot the corpses, the kobold you captured is obediently staying put under Darb gaze. You found out that one other kobold is still alive, having been knocked out by Pock magic. On the kobold, you find a lot of junk and a little bit of money.
The junk is stuff like bird feathers, bones and the like.
The money (including the one the captured kobold produced) : 12 Gp, 25 SP, 34 CP.
Also, one of they had a small cat agate eye gem worth 10 Gp.

[mackejn]

"I agree that speed and stealth are our greatest assets at the moment." Andariel says cautiously. "We should get moving before we are discovered. Assuming, of course, everyone is sufficiently rested first."

[Dekkah]

DM
After your short rest, you quickly hide the corpses and take care of the surviving kobolds. Andariel lead you south a couple hours, toward the mountain. When your at its foot, you head west for about an hour in a used trail until he stop the group, warning you that the town is close by. He goes out of the trail, starting to slowly go up into the mountain. There is no trail, but it is still easy enough to walk. You end up on a small plateau.Your about two hundred feet south of the camp and around 130 feet higher than it. You can clearly see the kobolds camp (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5462243365771375074).
Right in the middle of the village stands a large dragon statue. It is made of stone and is nicely crated. The statue is on back legs, wings deployed and his head upward as if he was roaring to the sky.
The village is built around the statue. To the south, there is 3 crudely crafted houses, made of wood and mud. There is 10 crudly crafted tents made of animal skins randomly placed west and east of the statue. There is also one pen with a lizard pet, on the east side.
There is 4 firepits within the village.

You see a dozen younglings moving around the town and two adults taking care of them. There is two hiden guards in the trees north of the town. You see one kobold fighter with a pike in the town.
You can easyly estimate that the town should have much more kobold in it. Either they arent around right now, or they are hidden or asleep within the tent and houses.


When I said you took care of the kobolds, I need to know what you did with them (bound them or killed them - or something else)

Map description :
The large dragon statue is in the middle (covering the whole pink squares - not just the small area statue is).
The three wood/mud huts are the pink areas south- bottom of the map - (the brown lines are the doors).
The others pink areas are the tents (each of their opening are near the statues).
There is a big hill on the south-east side. Its tip is 10 feet high.

The two small black dragon pog are the 2 kobolds sentries in the trees.
The small blue dragon pog is the lizard pet within his pen (brown line is gate).
The goblins pogs are the youngling kobolds (these should not pose much threat).
The small red dragon pog is a fighter male kobold.
The 2 skeleton kobold are the female preparing some meals.
The 4 circles with red/orange within are firepits.

The mountain is south (bottom), which is from where you can spot it.

[King Tius]

Brutus looks at the group and hefts his weapon. "We should use the mountain to our advantage. How far back must we be for you to light their tents on fire? I shall hide behind the rocks and catch them from behind when they rush from the village at you. Sound good?"

[SamTheSane]

Pock shifts uneasily, leaning on his rod.

"That could work... and I do think we should use the mountain to our advantage. Just... this looks a full village, not sure if feels right attacking it directly. Maybe we could try attracting the guards, and have an ambush for them to south in the rocks?"

[Maharrg]

Darb

Darb binds and gags his Kobold captive and drags him with the group. When they reach the plateau he drops him and with orcish intensity says "Who is Blacktooth? Is it a person or the name of your village?!? We are looking for important documents. Have you seen a banner that looks like this (he then describes the Filass family banner)."


hp: 30/30
surge: 4/9

Intimidate [roll0]



he removes the gag for him to answer. If the Kobold tires to yell for help Darb quickly knees him in the face and re-gags him.

"Perhaps stealth is the key. The mission is to return these items to Filass maybe one of us can sneak into the right hut under the cover of night? If things go wrong run to us and we ambush."

[Dekkah]

DM
Fear can be read on the kobold face. When Darb remove the gag, the kobold answer without raising his voice.
"Z-Zlik knowzzz not B-Blacktooth..... Booktooth!! Booktooth is ssheeeff, ssstrong ssshaman." As he say that he point to the south-west wood and mud hut.
He look at your drawing,
"Banner....Zlik know not...", looking at your angry face again he look at the drawing and start to think again,"Sssantizzzz, Sssantizz keep banners as thrrropheee. He war sssheeeefff.". Zlik point the middle hut.

[mackejn]

"I would venture to say that we may be more succesful trying stealth over straight brute force. I've had to check on this village before to see if it is a threat to my monastery. The number we see here is not what I've observed being there before. They may well just be sleeping since they tend to be more active at night. We could be....VERY outnumbered. Also, I'd rather not have to kill and raze the whole village just to get the item you need. It seems like....senseless violence if there is another way. "

[icastflare!]

stealth sounds like the best plan. gausra saysThe guards and lizards dont look like they would have us welcomed.

[Qualia]

Azhardian

"Stealth sounds like the way to go" he shifts his features to a more reptillian cast.

[Maharrg]

Darb

"Well if stealth is the name of the game that leaves me out." Turning to the Goliath "How about you and I set up an ambush along this plataue. If our classmates get jumped they can run back here. Any closer and im sure they will spot ya big man, haha"

Darb then procededs to scout for a subtable ambush location not to far from camp but not to close either

Perception: [roll0]


And any natural cover to use to our advantage

nature: [roll1]


During this he has tied his kolod up and kept a strong eye on him. He shares his rations with him and tries to convince him of the folly of his ways and to oneday apply to the Grandpre Academy


diplomacy [roll2]
bluff: [roll3]

[Dekkah]

DM
You can spot a good and easy spot to reach without stealth and easy to defend that is close to the ground level to the east, just out of sight of the town. From there (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5464861093218430226), the trees will hide you, but you still can hear the town basic sounds.
The kobold that Darb keep alive agrees to about anything Darb says and answer his questions. You're all sure he agrees more to stay alive than from real desire to change.
I placed your icons in the map.
You can manage to make an opening to pass at N25 (I removed the rock) so you can access the other plateau where I placed Pock and Gaursa Icon. From Pock and Gaursa spot, they can see the back of the west hut.
If you have quesiton about it, ask in OOC).
I'd like to know what you wanna do, who want to be where(I placed your icons in randoms (but logical) spots for now).
In case you cant find your icon :
Brutus : E30
Darb : J24
Azhardian : L26
Andariel : L27
Pock : K16
Gaursa : L16

[King Tius]

Brutus

The hulking brute nods to Darb. "Aye, let's be on with it then!"

The Goliath crouches down and hides behind the boulder, waiting for the sneaky types to go bait the trap.

[SamTheSane]

Pock

Resting gingerly on his rob, Pock grins as the larger folk begin to move into their ambush positions.

"I suppose I could go wander the camp and see if I can't find a banner laying unattended. Anyone want to go on a walk with me?"

[Qualia]

Azhardian

The changeling stares at a dead kobold, and as he stares, his features slowly change, become scaly and lizardlike. Soon, he appears as a kobold, dressed as an adventurer. He looks down at his clothes.

"Hmm, this may stand out a little."

He strips down the kobold, then removes his own clothes and puts on those of the kobold, doing his best to clean off the blood. He brushes himself down then turns to face the group.

"What do you think guys?"

He bundles up his clothes and stuffs them into his bag before handing it to Darb.

"Keep hold of these for me will you. I don't want to have to wear these for the rest of the week."

[mackejn]

Andariel walks over and pats Brutus on the back. "I think I will stay here with our mamoth friend here. I am afraid I'm not very good at being sneaky."

[icastflare!]

gausra follows azhardian. he doesnt want to get himself injured after that last stunt he pulled on the kobolds.


[roll0]

[Dekkah]

DM
Darb, Andariel and Brutus start to set up an ambush as Azhardian, Pock and Gaursa move toward the town to sneak in.

Icastflare, Qualia and Sam : you all recieved a PM with information. The sneak part will be held in PM, with rolls in OOC.

Maharrg, Kind Tius and Mackejn : you can set up the ambush, choose a position on the map. Also, with some nature check you can alter the area : (divide your result by 10 rounded down = number of square you can make a natural low wall - climb DC 8 to cross over)

[mackejn]

Andariel attempts to build some cover for himself.


I guess I'm just going to build cover where I am unless someone else has a better idea. If you guys want to do the ambush somewhere else, I'm fine with that.

Nature check: [roll0]

[Maharrg]

Darb

Settling in with Brutus, Andariel to build up a low wall to hinder the pursing Kobolds. Darb continues to work on/with his kobold captive.

A calm in his voice he turns to the bound Kobold. "You have my word as a guardian of the all-sprit that we will not harm your clansmen. We mealy want the artifacts back. If our comrades get attacked while trying to sneak in we will have to defend them. We will try our best not to fatally wound anyone. Right guys?" He turns to his companions.


Bluff:


Taking on a more orcish nature "If you have any more to tell us that could save your tribesmens lives this is a good time to lay it on us."


Intimidate:[roll]1d20+5
Aid on building cover with Andariel:
Nature: 1d20+7

[Dekkah]

DM
As Darb speak, the kobolds listen. When he turn his speak to a more threatening one, the kobold cower in fear and say,
"Zlik know not muchhhh. Booktooth knowsss more. He sssspeakssss withh the big green. big green our massster... God!! He will be mad if you hurtsss usss. "
When he speaks of his god, he regain some composure.

[Dekkah]

DM
A couple minutes after you finished your fortifications, as Darb is discussing with Zlik, Andariel hear some unatural sound from the east. You just had time to hide and silence Zlik before a kobold hunting party like the one you've beated before appear walking along the edge of the forest an hundred feet from you position, returning to their village. There is 3 pikers and 2 slingers with a pet and they appear unaware of your presence.

What do you guys do?
If you want to let them pass by or ambush, them a stleath roll will required (I'll add circumstancial bonuses to the rolls myself).
If you ambush, explain me what you do.

[Dekkah]

DM
The kobolds walk along the edge of the forest, as they pass near you, the pet look your way and start hissing, the kobold look your way and one of them spot you and say,
"Slisss mallssi loss!"


Group Stealth (requires 2/3): Failed
Darb Stealth :[roll0]
Andariel Stealth :[roll1]
Brutus Stealth :[roll2]<- I dont have your sheet with me, so I assume you have +1.

PS : I assumed Tanor have +4 to INI, if I am wrong I'll correct this.


Initiative :
Round : 1
Pet..................22 <--------------
Darb................13
Tanor............. 12
Andariel...........11
Piker(+3)..........9
Brutus(2)..........9
Slinger..............5


Monsters status :
Pet : 0
Slinger 1 : 0
Slinger 2 : 0
Piker 1 : 0
Piker 2 : 0
Piker 3 : 0


Combat Map (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5470400781762237762)
The blue Icon is the Pet, The red are Pikers and the black are slingers (I have put number on them to identify them).
The new icon A34 is Tanor (no one sees him yet, just placing it for Incomp)
Incomp, you aren't surprised, you saw Brutus (H23) hidden in the bushes a couple seconds before the enemies.
Darb is at J24 and Andariel L27.

[Dekkah]

DM
The pet charge at Darb, ignoring Brutus completly. He try to bite, but is savage attack is easyly dodged by Darb.

King Tius : The pet didnt spot Brutus, you have an OA with CA as he pass by you.

Pet :
Standard : Charge at Darb : Attack vs Ac : [roll0], Hit : [roll1] damage.


Initiative :
Round : 1
Pet..................22
Darb................13 <--------------
Tanor............. 12
Andariel...........11
Piker(+3)..........9
Brutus(2)..........9
Slinger..............5


Monsters status :
Pet : 0
Slinger 1 : 0
Slinger 2 : 0
Piker 1 : 0
Piker 2 : 0
Piker 3 : 0


Players Status :
Damage Taken and effects.
Darb : 28/28
Andariel : 27/27
Brutus : 31/31
Tanor :
Pock : 23/23
Azhardian : 22/22

[Maharrg]

Darb

Darb attempts to hide from the passing patrol. Uncontrollably he emits a Orcish grunt and gives away his position.

As the pet charges him and misses; Darb brings his sword down on the beast. "Bah more beasties charging me."


Move: Shift to J25
Standard: Weight of Earth [roll0] +2 for flanking V AC. Hit [roll1] dmg. If hit hes slowed UENT and I'll use Furious Assault extra [roll2] dmg.
Free: Mark pet

HP: 30/30
AC: 18
Fort: 15
Ref: 13
Will: 13

Healing Surge: 4/10

ACTION POINT

Encounter powers:
Second Wind
Wild Blood Frenzy
Furious Assault
Form of Mountain Thunder Attack
Daily
Form of Mountain's Thunder

[Dekkah]

DM
The half-orc lands a devastating blow on the pet hip, making it limp.
Ouch, that is a hit. If Brutus OA connect (when he do it), Darb hit will have bloodied the pet .
Small detail I had forgotten, the captured kobold is the goblin icon with 2 lines over it (J23). He is tied up and silenced.
Initiative :
Round : 1
Pet..................22
Darb................13
Tanor............. 12
Andariel...........11 <---------Active Player
Piker(+3)..........9
Brutus(+2)........9
Slinger..............5


Monsters status :
Pet : 18, Slowed UENT (Darb), Marked (Darb)
Slinger 1 : 0
Slinger 2 : 20, Bloodied
Piker 1 : 0
Piker 2 : 0
Piker 3 : 0


Players Status :
Damage Taken and effects.
Darb : 30/30
Andariel : 27/27
Brutus : 31/31
Tanor :
Pock : 23/23
Azhardian : 22/22

Combat Map (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5470441394231553602)

[Qualia]

Azhardian


The Kobold guard with the shield tell a woman,
"Wake up the others, just in case"
He turn to you and says,
"You come with me, we go check this out. And you too.", pointing the kobold in the tree behind you. He then move toward to animal pen and go there to bring it with him.

The woman start to go toward a tent.

The ratmaster get out of his hut, and look around,
"What is this?"
"I dont know chief, we are going to check it out."
Booktooth nod at this and start to look in the sounds direction.

Disguised as a kobold, Azhardian's mind spins. Should he aid Pock in getting the banners? Should he go with this group and see what the fight is, in case his allies need help? Should he create a larger distraction in the village? He could start a fire? No that would create too much death and destruction. I could slow them from leaving, but that might cause Pock a problem. No, best to go with them, I can always slow them on the path.

Azhardian fell into line behind the kobold, straining his eyes to look towards the battle, whilst keeping his ears alert for Pock. Now he wished that he had invested in a familiar back at college.

[Incomp]

Okay. Hold on. Couple questions: Do the kobalds see me? (I'm not sure if you meant none of the players saw me or nobody did.)

And do any of the kobalds have cover from my spot? It looks like I'm on top of a cliff, but maybe that rock between me and them is providing them cover.

EDIT: Questions having been answered, here's my turn:

A figure, masked by cloak and hood, emerges from the rocks in the east. Wordlessly, he lends his aid to the party, bringing up a crossbow and opening fire upon the kobalds.

Move: to ZZ32. Yes, that space does exist. It's one above A32.

Attack: Sly flourish at the piker at B23.
Attack Roll: 1d20+6
Damage: 1d8+6
Sneak Attack: 2d6

I'll retry the rolls in the OOC.

[Dekkah]

DM
The mysterious figure bolt pierce throught the slinger chest, greviously injuring him, making it yell in pain.
"Yaaaisssssh!!!! Zanisssk Lissshk!"

Initiative :
Round : 1
Pet..................22
Darb................13
Tanor............. 12
Andariel...........11
Piker(+3)..........9
Brutus(+2)........9 <---------Active Player
Slinger..............5


Monsters status :
Pet : 18, Slowed UENT (Darb), Marked (Darb)
Slinger 1 : 0
Slinger 2 : 20, Bloodied
Piker 1 : 0
Piker 2 : 0
Piker 3 : 0


Players Status :
Damage Taken and effects.
Darb : 30/30
Andariel : 27/27
Brutus : 31/31
Tanor : 26/26
Pock : 23/23
Azhardian : 22/22

Combat Map (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5470529747699830642)

[mackejn]

Andariel quickly moves towards the closest kobold and strikes.


Move to E-24 and use Crane's Wings

Dex vs Fort
Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]
If it hits I use centered flurry of blows to deal 6 damage and to drag the kobold to D-23.

[Dekkah]

DM
The small kobold easyly duck under Andariel kick.
The pikers gathers around Andariel with great agility, like you've learn their race can do. Two of the kobold pikes are dodged easyly by Andariel, but the kobold that he attacked first, managed to slam solidly his pike on Andariel chest, taking some of hi breath away.


Kobold 1 :
Move : move to E23
Minor : Shift to G24
Standard : Kobold pike attack on Andariel (CA (flank)) : [roll0]

Kobold 2 :
Standard : Kobold pike attack on Andariel (CA (flank)) : [roll1] (damage done in OOC) 11 damage.

Kobold 3 :
Move : move to E25 (no OA since he goes around)
Standard : Kobold pike attack on Andariel : [roll2]

Initiative :
Round : 1
Pet..................22
Darb................13
Tanor............. 12
Andariel...........11
Piker(+3)..........9
Brutus(+2)........9 <---------Active Player
Slinger..............5


Monsters status :
Pet : 18, Slowed UENT (Darb), Marked (Darb)
Slinger 1 : 0
Slinger 2 : 20, Bloodied
Piker 1 : 0
Piker 2 : 0
Piker 3 : 0


Players Status :
Damage Taken and effects.
Darb : 30/30
Andariel : 16/27 (11 damage taken)
Brutus : 31/31
Tanor : 26/26
Pock : 23/23
Azhardian : 22/22

Combat Map (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5470735684459908514)

[Dekkah]

DM
As the pet passed by Brutus, he took it by surpris and slashed it.
The kobold with a crossbow bolt deep within his chest, shift into position and shoot a gluepot without aiming much, which miss Tanor and hit squarlely the rock beside him. Not waiting to see if he hit the dangerous Tanor, he move out of his line of his sight north behind a rock.
The other slinger then draw a very nicely crafted loaded crossbow from his back and move to take cover behind the rocks. From there, he aim and shoot Tanor, clipping his shoulder.
The pet, lunge at Darb, managing to weakly bite his ankle.


OK, Brutus is on delay. I'll roll his OA myself (since it is important for Darb turn)
Brutus OA (including CA) : [roll0] vs AC , Hit : [roll1] damage.

Slinger 1 :
Minor : Draw loaded crossbow
Move : Move to C26
Standard : Shoot crossbow at Tanor : Attack VS AC (-2 (cover)): [roll2], Hit [roll3]

Slinger 2 :
Minor : Shift to A23
Standard : Sling at Tanor : Attack VS AC [roll4], Hit : [roll5] damage and Tanor is Immobilised (save ends)
Move : Move to U22

Pet :
Standard : Bite at Darb : Attack VS AC [roll6], Hit : [roll7] damage.

Incomp : The slinger you hurt is out of your sight from your spot(behind the big rock)


Initiative :
Round : 2
Pet..................22
Darb................13 <---------Active Player
Tanor............. 12
Andariel...........11
Piker(+3)..........9
Brutus(+2)........9 (Delay)
Slinger..............5


Monsters status :
Pet : 26, Bloodied, Slowed UENT (Darb), Marked (Darb)
Slinger 1 : 0
Slinger 2 : 20, Bloodied
Piker 1 : 0
Piker 2 : 0
Piker 3 : 0


Players Status :
Damage Taken and effects.
Darb : 26/30 (4 damage taken)
Andariel : 16/27
Brutus : 31/31
Tanor : 22/26 (4 damage taken)
Pock : 23/23
Azhardian : 22/22

Combat Map (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5471120543266228770)

[Incomp]

Tanor's eyes light up as he's struck by the kobald's crossbow.
"You egg-laying bastard! I'll kill you for that! That's my crossbow!"
Tanor, enraged, fires two bolts in rapid succession at the crossbow-wielding kobald.

Twin Strike- roll 1
[roll0]
Twin Strike- roll 2
[roll1]
Damage- roll 1
[roll2]
Damage- roll 2
[roll3]
Those attack rolls are -2 for cover (I forgot to include it), but if they don't hit anyway, I'll be amazed.

[Maharrg]

Darb

Seeing that his monkish comrade is about to get ganged up on Darb rushes to his aid. ((ill provoke OA from the pet)). As he moves next to one kobold and 5 feet from the other thorny vines lash out from his weapon and grab the lizard beast and pulls him closer.


Move: G25
Standard: Thorne Strike on Kobold 3 [roll0] V. AC. If hit pull him to F25. [roll1] dmg
Free: mark K1 and K3

HP: 26/30
AC: 18
Fort: 15
Ref: 13
Will: 13

Healing Surge: 4/10

ACTION POINT

Encounter powers:
Second Wind
Wild Blood Frenzy
Furious Assault
Form of Mountain Thunder Attack
Daily:
Form of Mountain's Thunder

[Dekkah]

DM
As Darb ignore the lizard, he try to get a bite at him, but Darb shield block the pet jaw.
The vine sent by Darb caught the kobold by the neck and as Darb pull back, he break its neck. The kobold fall dead at his feets.
Tanor's bolts both connect the crossbow kobold, the first making it grunt in little pain and drawing blood and the second going deep in chest piercing his heart, finishing it off.


Pet OA : Bite at Darb : Attack VS AC 1D20+5* (From OOC = 8), Hit : [roll0] damage.
Darb attack hit and kill the kobold 3.
Tanor 1st bolt bloodies the slinger 1, the second kills it.


Initiative :
Round : 2
Pet..................22
Darb................13
Tanor............. 12
Andariel...........11 <---------Active Player
Piker(+3)..........9
Brutus(+2)........9 (Delay)
Slinger..............5


Monsters status :
Pet : 26, Bloodied
Slinger 1 : dead
Slinger 2 : 20, Bloodied
Piker 1 : 0, Marked (Darb)
Piker 2 : 0
Piker 3 : Dead


Players Status :
Damage Taken and effects.
Darb : 26/30
Andariel : 16/27
Brutus : 31/31
Tanor : 22/26
Pock : 23/23
Azhardian : 22/22

Combat Map (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5472242425972820002)

[Dekkah]

DM
Brutus strike a the lizard, making it yell in pain.
Seeing Darb arrive, the piker close to him attack him, while the others, taking advantage of it position, strike at Andariel. They both manage to score a hit, the one hitting Andariel bloodies him and use his pike to push him backward. They then reposition themselves Around Andariel.
The badly injured slinger, seeing his partner getting slain by a barrage of bolt, show kobold courage and stay safely hidden from the ranger, shooting at the monk instead and scoring a hit, the clay bullet breaking on the impact, engulfing him in some sticky goo.
To the north-west, you see some reinforcement arrive from the kobold village. There is one lizard pet and a kobold fighter using shortsword and shield. Behind them, 2 kobold slingers follows.
The small lizard burst into a run toward the fight, barely making it to fray, leaving himself all open.
The small lizard beast, try to lunge at Brutus, but his many injuries seem to affect him making it come short and miss.


No reply from Andariel, so I'll take a basic action for his turn, Second wind since he his hurt and have many on him.

Since King Tius appear to be MIA for now, I'll take partial control over him.
Brutus :Basic Attack on Pet :
Attack Versus AC : [roll0]
Hit : [roll1]

Monsters attack :

Piker 2 :
Standard : Warding strike on Andariel VS Fort : [roll2], Hit : [roll3] (Crit) 13 damage and push Andariel to F25.
Move : Shift to E25
Minor : Shift to E26

Piker 1 :
Standard : Attack Darb VS AC : [roll4], Hit : 4 damage.
Move : Shift to G24



Slinger 2 :
Standard : Shoot gluepot at Andariel VS AC :[roll5], Hit : [roll6] damage and Andariel is immobilized (Save ends).

Reinforcements infos :
The icon with an orange dot are the reinforcements.
The blue is the pet. (UU7)
The red is the fighter with shield. (TT7)
The 2 blacks are the slingers. (TT1 and TT3)
Also, I added a blue line on the 3 red icon you were already fighting (it means they are pikers - so I dont mix them up.)

Village Pet :
Move : Run to ZZ15
Standard : Run to D23

Pet :
standard : Bite Brutus vs AC : [roll7], Hit :[roll8] damage.


Initiative :
Round : 3
Village pet.........23
Pet..................22
Azhardian.........17
Village Slinger1..16 (Delay)
Darb................13 <---------Active Player
Tanor............. 12
Andariel...........11
Village Slinger2..10
Piker(+3)..........9
Brutus(+2)........9
Sheild Fighter....7
Slinger.............5


Monsters status :
Pet : 37, Bloodied
Slinger 1 : dead
Slinger 2 : 20, Bloodied
Piker 1 : 0, Marked (Darb)
Piker 2 : 0
Piker 3 : Dead
Village Slinger 1 : 0
Village slinger 2 : 0
Village Pet : 0, Grant CA (run)
Shield fighter : 0


Players Status :
Damage Taken and effects.
Darb : 22/30 (4 damage taken)
Andariel : 9/27, Bloodied , +2 to all defenses and regain 6 hp (Second wind),(13 damage taken this round)
Brutus : 31/31
Tanor : 22/26
Pock : 23/23
Azhardian : 22/22

Combat Map (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5472271100539770722)

[Maharrg]

Darb

Sensing the tide of battle is aobut to overwhelm him and his companions Darb taps into the All-Spirit and calls down the primal power of Mountain Thunder. Lighting strikes Darb's form as his body is covered in a protective shell of earth. Shifting back and marking two enemies he then charges the piker that stabbed the monk. ((I'll provoke from both))


Minor: Form of Mountain Thunder (+1 to AC, resist 3 and 4 Thunder dmg to marked enemies)
Move: Shift to H25
Free: mark pet and piker 1
Standard: Charge piker 2 [roll0]+1 for charge V. AC if hit [roll1] and marked enemies take 4 thunder dmg

HP: 22/30
AC: 18 (+1)
Fort: 15
Ref: 13
Will: 13

Healing Surge: 4/10

ACTION POINT

Encounter powers:
Second Wind
Wild Blood Frenzy
Furious Assault
Form of Mountain Thunder Attack
Daily
Form of Mountain's Thunder

[Incomp]

As the kobalds' pet bolts out in front of him, paying no attention to its own defense, Tanor moves forward to take advantage of the situation. Bringing his crossbow up to his shoulder with an unnecessary and overconfident flourish, he fires a bolt aimed for the lizard's vitals, and grins at the easy shot.

Move to A28
Use Sly Flourish to sneak attack the kobalds' pet.
Attack roll:
[roll0] Includes +2 for CA
Damage roll:
[roll1]
Sneak attack damage:
[roll2]

[Dekkah]

DM
As Darb charge, The pet and piker both take their chance and attack him. the piker miss, but the pet, motivated by his ally proximity, manage a solid bite at Darb leg, opening up a bleeding wound.
The kobold piker manage to block Darb charge, defleting the power behind his blow with his pike.
Tanor bolt goes deep within the pet lizard belly, making it take notice of him.
Andariel, greiviously injured, strike back at the kobold behind him, trying to open up a path to fall back, but miss. He the fall back behind DArb to protect himself.
One of the village reinforcements sligner move toward you and seeing Andariel weakened state and attemp to move away, try to finish him up. He hits and the glue stick him to the bushes.

Pikers OA miss, pet hit hard doing 16 damage (-3 for your resist)
Darb attack miss (the 4 damage happens only if you hit right?)
Tanor shoot bloodies the pet.
I only have time to make a partial post for now (couple monsters, I'll post the rest later today).

Pet OA vs AC:[roll0], hit : [roll1] damage.
Piker 1 OA vs AC : [roll2]. Hit : 4 damage

Andariel :
Standard : Crane's Wings on Kobold1 vs Fort : [roll3], Hit : [roll]1D10+4 and slide K1 to F24.
Move : Shift to G26 (elf ignore difficult terrin while shifting)

Village Slinger 2 :
Move : VV9
Minor Shift : WW10
Standard : Shoot gluepot at Andariel vs AC (-2 (cover) - 2 (long range)) : [roll]1D20+2, (OOC reroll = 16) Hit : [roll4] and Andariel is immobilsed (Save ends)


Initiative :
Round : 3
Village pet.........23
Pet..................22
Azhardian.........17
Darb................13
Tanor............. 12
Andariel...........11
Village Slinger2..10
Village Slinger1..16 <---------Active Player
Piker(+3)..........9
Brutus(+2)........9
Sheild Fighter....7
Slinger.............5


Monsters status :
Pet : 37, Bloodied, Marked (Darb)
Slinger 1 : dead
Slinger 2 : 20, Bloodied
Piker 1 : 0, Marked (Darb)
Piker 2 : 0
Piker 3 : Dead
Village Slinger 1 : 0
Village slinger 2 : 0
Village Pet : 20, Bloodied, Grant CA (run)
Shield fighter : 0


Players Status :
Damage Taken and effects.
Darb : 9/30, Bloodied (16-3 = 13 damage)
Andariel : 3/27, Bloodied , Immobilised (Save ends)
Brutus : 31/31
Tanor : 22/26
Pock : 23/23
Azhardian : 22/22

Combat Map (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5472978605874180354)

[Dekkah]

DM
The other village sligner take a quick run to get closer to the battle.
The piker marked by Darb shift closer to him and poke him hoping to finish him of. Following his partner idea, the other piker attack Darb as well. Darb easyly dodge their weak attacks.
Brutus, tired of dueling the small lizard swing his sword with all his strenght and loop off its head and then move to help his friends.
The shield bearer kobold do a full run yelling guiding the small raptorlike lizard to eat the ranger.
Meanwhile, the greiviously injured slinger, seeing some reinforcements, move into Tanor view only to shoot a gluepot at him and then return behind the rock not to get bolted again. He manage to hit him this time, drawing some blood and sticking him with glue, making Tanor immobilised.
Following his master orders, the pet charge Tanor and succeed to bite his leg.


Brutus killed the pet, so its attackdoesnt happens (good thing too, it rolled high)
I am unsure of Tanor AC, but I think it is 16 so the slinger hit... if I am wrong tell me.

Piker 1 :
Minor : Shift to G25
Standard : Attack Darb VS AC :[roll0], Hit : 4 damage.

Piker 2:
Standard : Attack Darb VS AC :[roll1], Hit : [roll2] damage.

Brutus :
Standard :Basic Attack on Pet VS AC : [roll3], Hit :[roll4] damage
Move : Move to H24

Shield fighter :
Move : Run to YY15
Standard : Run to A23
Minor :Shift to A24

Slinger 2 :
Minor : Shift to VV22
Standard : ]Shoot Gluepot at Tanor VS AC :[roll5], Hit : [roll6] damage and Tanor is immobilised (Save Ends).
Move : Shift back to UU22 (out of view of Tanor)

Village pet :
Standard : Charge Tanor VS AC :[roll7] (+1 for the charge, forgot to include it), Hit : [roll8] damage.

Pet : (if alive after Brutus Attack) - DEAD
Standard : Bite Brutus VS AC :[roll9], Hit : [roll10] damage.



Initiative :
Round : 4
Village pet.........23
Pet..................22
Darb................13 <---------Active Player
Tanor............. 12
Andariel...........11
Village Slinger2..10
Village Slinger1..16
Piker(+3)..........9
Brutus(+2)........9
Sheild Fighter....7
Slinger.............5


Monsters status :
Pet : Dead
Slinger 1 : dead
Slinger 2 : 20, Bloodied
Piker 1 : 0, Marked (Darb)
Piker 2 : 0
Piker 3 : Dead
Village Slinger 1 : 0, Grant CA (Run)
Village slinger 2 : 0
Village Pet : 20, Bloodied
Shield fighter : 0, Grant CA (run)


Players Status :
Damage Taken and effects.
Darb : 9/30, Bloodied
Andariel : 3/27, Bloodied , Immobilised (Save ends)
Brutus : 31/31
Tanor : 8/26, Bloodied, Immobilised (Save ends)
Pock : 23/23
Azhardian : 22/22

Combat Map (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5473351203442058082)

[Maharrg]

Darb

His anger at himself grows as he misses his target. "Graarg!" he bellows then he takes a deep breath and regains some composure. Refocusing his attack he once again marks the two beasties next to him and then calls on the primal sprits for another attack. Bolstered by the extra action he charges the Kobold fighter running to Tanor. ((try this again, provoke from both))



Free: Mark piker 1 and piker 2
Standard: Second Wind (enemies marked by me take a -4 to attacks)
ACTION POINT
Standard: Charge village fighter [roll0]. If hit [roll1] dmg, and ill use Furious Assault [roll2] extra. And marked enemies take 4 thunder.


HP: 16/30 (5 TEMP)
AC: 18 (+1)(+2)
Fort: 15 (+2)
Ref: 13 (+2)
Will: 13 (+2)

Healing Surge: 3/10

ACTION POINT

Encounter powers:
Second Wind
Wild Blood Frenzy
Furious Assault
Form of Mountain Thunder Attack
Daily
Form of Mountain's Thunder

[Dekkah]

DM
As Darb charge, both piker get taken by surprise at his speed outburst and miss their opportunities to hit him.
The kobold fighter, seeing Darb come toward him easyly manage to deflet his attack with his shield.

Darb attack miss.
Tanor turn
Piker 1 OA VS AC (-4 (Darb - Second wind)):[roll0], Hit : 4 Damage.
Piker 2 OA VS AC (-4 (Darb - Second wind)):[roll1], Hit : [roll2] Damage.

Initiative :
Round : 4
Village pet.........23
Pet..................22
Darb................13
Tanor............. 12 <---------Active Player
Andariel...........11
Village Slinger2..10
Village Slinger1..16
Piker(+3)..........9
Brutus(+2)........9
Sheild Fighter....7
Slinger.............5


Monsters status :
Pet : Dead
Slinger 1 : dead
Slinger 2 : 20, Bloodied
Piker 1 : 0, Marked (Darb), -4 to hit allies (Darb - Second wind)
Piker 2 : 0, Marked (Darb), -4 to hit allies (Darb - Second wind)
Piker 3 : Dead
Village Slinger 1 : 0, Grant CA (Run)
Village slinger 2 : 0
Village Pet : 20, Bloodied
Shield fighter : 0, Grant CA (run)


Players Status :
Damage Taken and effects.
Darb : 16/30, TEMP HP : 5, +2 to all defenses (Second wind)
Andariel : 3/27, Bloodied , Immobilised (Save ends)
Brutus : 31/31
Tanor : 8/26, Bloodied, Immobilised (Save ends)
Pock : 23/23
Azhardian : 22/22

Combat Map (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5473370935150459778)

[Incomp]

Tanor curses as he is stuck to the ground, and again as the lizard bites him, and as he's struck, his features contort and he becomes more bestial; his fangs pronounce more, and he suddenly sprouts more hair. He shifts his crossbow to his off-hand, and draws his sidearm, a shortsword. For a few moments, he twirls and feints with it to disorient the lizard, then suddenly stabs downward savagely, aiming to finish it off.

Free: Switch crossbow to right hand. (yes, he is a leftie)
Minor: Draw shortsword.
Minor: Razorclaw shifting. (+1 AC, +1 Ref, +2 Speed)
Standard: Sly Flourish on the pet:
Attack roll:
[roll0] <-- F*CK!
Damage:
[roll1] <-- See Above!

[Dekkah]

DM
Tanor attack connect with the pet but is deflected on his hardened skin.
Tanor doesnt manage to free himself from the glue.
Andariel tries to finish off the kobold but miss and cant manage to get out of the glue. He then take some time to defend himself and regain his focus.
The village reinforcements slinger move toward Darb and try to cover him in glue, but completly miss him and the shell beaks agaisnt the rock close by Andariel.

I made the save you've forgotten Incomp (failed).
It is Azhardian turn now.

Tanor save VS Immobilise : [roll0]

Andariel :
Standard : Crane's Wings on Kobold1 vs Fort : [roll1]Hit : [roll2] and slide Kobold 1 to F24.
Free : Action point : Second wind
Andariel save VS Immobilise : [roll3]

Village Slinger 2 :
Move : Move to ZZ16
Standard : Shoot gluepot on Darb VS AC : [roll4]Hit : [roll5] and Darb is immobilised (SAve Ends).


Initiative :
Round : 4
Village pet.........23
Pet..................22
Darb................13
Tanor............. 12
Andariel...........11
Village Slinger2..10
Azhardian.........17 <---------Active Player
Village Slinger1..16
Piker(+3)..........9
Brutus(+2)........9
Sheild Fighter....7
Slinger.............5


Monsters status :
Pet : Dead
Slinger 1 : dead
Slinger 2 : 20, Bloodied
Piker 1 : 0, Marked (Darb), -4 to hit allies (Darb - Second wind)
Piker 2 : 0, Marked (Darb), -4 to hit allies (Darb - Second wind)
Piker 3 : Dead
Village Slinger 1 : 0, Grant CA (Run)
Village slinger 2 : 0
Village Pet : 20, Bloodied
Shield fighter : 0, Grant CA (run)


Players Status :
Damage Taken and effects.
Darb : 16/30, TEMP HP : 5, +2 to all defenses (Second wind)
Andariel : 9/27, Bloodied , Immobilised (Save ends), +2 all defenses (Second wind)
Brutus : 31/31
Tanor : 8/26, Bloodied, Immobilised (Save ends)
Pock : 23/23
Azhardian : 22/22

Combat Map (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5473553066055811714)

[Qualia]

Azhardian

The kobold slinger moves forward to E22, unleashing a piercing high pitched warcry. The song seems to have a strange effect on the village pet, causing it to stagger across Tanor's path 2 squares, allowing him to take a free basic melee attack @ +2 to attack.


Blunder
Attack vs Will [roll0]
Damage [roll1]


As a minor action, drop a Majestic Word on Tanor, allowing him to spend a healing surge and gain +4 HP and slide 1 square wherever he wants.

Here comes the cavalry and hopefully the kobolds haven't rumbled me yet.

[Dekkah]

DM
You all ready yourselves to get sligner by the kobold who just close in, but instead you hear Azhardian voice shout at the village lizard. The lizard is slightly affected but manage to resist the attack.
One of the pikers, compelled by Darb presence, Charge at him but miss. His freind, ignoring Darb strike Andariel, his pike drawing more blood from his leg.
After his hit, Darb presence force the kobold to stay where he is.


Village slinger 1 was in fact Azhardian (I removed him from the initiative and replaced the icon for Az one.
Azhardian acctack miss, so you dont have your free attack Tanor.
Tanor, I'll let you decide where you want to be sled, but Qualia, next time you have to decide, it is your power that move him (it slide, doesnt give him a free shift) ;).
Darb used his immedaite reaction to prevent Piker 1 to move.

Piker 2 :
Standard : Charge on Darb vs AC (+1 (Charge) +2 (CA-Flank) :[roll0], hit :[roll1] damage

Piker 1 :
Standard : Attack Andariel VS AC : [roll2],Hit: 4 damage.

Initiative :
Round : 4
Village pet.........23
Pet..................22
Darb................13
Tanor............. 12
Andariel...........11
Village Slinger2..10
Azhardian.........17
Piker(+3)..........9
Brutus(+2)........9 <---------Active Player
Sheild Fighter....7
Slinger.............5


Monsters status :
Pet : Dead
Slinger 1 : dead
Slinger 2 : 20, Bloodied
Piker 1 : 0, Marked (Darb), -4 to hit allies (Darb - Second wind)
Piker 2 : 0, Marked (Darb), -4 to hit allies (Darb - Second wind)
Piker 3 : Dead
Village Slinger 1 : 0, Grant CA (Run)
Village slinger 2 : 0
Village Pet : 20, Bloodied
Shield fighter : 0, Grant CA (run)


Players Status :
Damage Taken and effects.
Darb : 16/30, TEMP HP : 5, +2 to all defenses (Second wind)
Andariel : 5/27, Bloodied , Immobilised (Save ends), +2 all defenses (Second wind)
Brutus : 31/31
Tanor : 18/26, Immobilised (Save ends)
Pock : 23/23
Azhardian : 22/22

Combat Map (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5474567855171256482)

[Maharrg]

Brutus

Move: Shift to G24
Standard: Howling Strike on Piker 1 [roll0] V AC. [roll1] Dmg
Minor: cheer for Azhardian

[Incomp]

I shall slide to A29.

[Dekkah]

DM
Brutus hammer cave in the piker head, droping him it dead at his feets.
The shield using kobold accept Darb challenge and strike him. The hit proveke new respect to Darb, making him be wary about the kobold.
The slinger, now having allies, move closer to motive the lizard pet. He shoot a bullet at Tanor and connect him, making blood flow.
The small lizard, engage Tanor and savagely bite at Tanor to please its master. The bite connect and Tanor blacks out in pain.
Brutus kill the piker1.

Shield Kobold :
Standard : Short Sword attack on Darb VS AC (+2 (CA-Flank)) :[/U][roll0], Hit :[roll1] damage and Darb is maked UENT.

Slinger :
Move : Move to YY26
Standard :Shoot bullet at Tanor VS AC :[roll2], Hit :[roll3] damage.

Pet :
Move :Move to A28
Standard :Bite Tanor VS AC :[roll4], Hit : [roll5]


Initiative :
Round : 5
Village pet.........23
Pet..................22
Darb................13 <---------Active Player
Tanor............. 12
Andariel...........11
Village Slinger2..10
Azhardian.........17
Piker(+3)..........9
Brutus(+2)........9
Sheild Fighter....7
Slinger.............5


Monsters status :
Pet : Dead
Slinger 1 : dead
Slinger 2 : 20, Bloodied
Piker 1 : 0, Marked (Darb), -4 to hit allies (Darb - Second wind)
Piker 2 : 0, Marked (Darb), -4 to hit allies (Darb - Second wind)
Piker 3 : Dead
Village Slinger 1 : 0, Grant CA (Run)
Village slinger 2 : 0
Village Pet : 20, Bloodied
Shield fighter : 0,


Players Status :
Damage Taken and effects.
Darb : 16/30, TEMP HP : 0 , +2 to all defenses (Second wind), Marked by Kobold Shield bearer (UENT), (Damage taken : 8-3 = 5 = lost Temp Hps).
Andariel : 5/27, Bloodied , Immobilised (Save ends), +2 all defenses (Second wind)
Brutus : 31/31
Tanor : -4/26, Dying, Immobilised (Save ends) (damage taken 9 + 13)
Pock : 23/23
Azhardian : 22/22

Combat Map (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5474837156345300066)

[Maharrg]

Darb

The Half-Orc grins at the Fighter Kobold. "Now the fun begins" he growls as he swings his long sword at the beast.


Free: Mark piker 2 and Fighter
Standard: Wildblood Frenzy on Fighter [roll0] V. AC if hit [roll1] dmg. And I'll attack again on the Fighter [roll2] V. AC if hit [roll3] dmg. And ill use Furious Assault [roll4] extra dmg. Marked enimies not in this attack take 4 thunder dmg



HP: 16/30
AC: 18 (+1)
Fort: 15
Ref: 13
Will: 13

Healing Surge: 3/10

ACTION POINT

Encounter powers:
Second Wind
Wild Blood Frenzy
Furious Assault
Form of Mountain Thunder Attack
Daily
Form of Mountain's Thunder

[Dekkah]

DM
Darb hit the shield fighter hard with his first attack, but the second is blocked. The sound of the impact cause some pain to the piker nearby.

First attack hit, second miss. The piker 2 took 4 damage.
It is Tanor turn (basicly 2 saves, but I am waiting anyway to be sure he doesnt have some way to prevent damage or anything which let him be standing).
Initiative :
Round : 5
Village pet.........23
Pet..................22
Darb................13
Tanor............. 12 <---------Active Player
Andariel...........11
Village Slinger2..10
Azhardian.........17
Piker(+3)..........9
Brutus(+2)........9
Sheild Fighter....7
Slinger.............5


Monsters status :
Pet : Dead
Slinger 1 : dead
Slinger 2 : 20, Bloodied
Piker 1 : Dead
Piker 2 : 4, Marked (Darb),
Piker 3 : Dead
Village Slinger 1 : 0, Grant CA (Run)
Village slinger 2 : 0
Village Pet : 20, Bloodied
Shield fighter : 16, Marked (DArb)


Players Status :
Damage Taken and effects.
Darb : 16/30, TEMP HP : 0 Marked by Kobold Shield bearer (UENT).
Andariel : 5/27, Bloodied , Immobilised (Save ends), +2 all defenses (Second wind)
Brutus : 31/31
Tanor : -4/26, Dying, Immobilised (Save ends)
Pock : 23/23
Azhardian : 22/22

Combat Map (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5474837156345300066)

[Incomp]

I got nothin'.

Death Saving Throw:
[roll0] <-Epic Fail
Immobilized Saving Throw:
[roll1]

Why can't you roll like you roll in my game?

[Dekkah]

DM
Andariel still stuck in goo, take up a defensive stance.
The slinger, seeing Azhardian attack the pet yell to him,
"Ssil Dissso!"
He then shoot at him a pot and barely hit him, sticking him in glue.

Andariel :
Standard : Total defense.
Save VS Immobilised :[roll0]

Village slinger :
Standard : Shoot gluepot at Azhardian VS AC :[roll1], Hit :[roll2] damage and Azhardian is immobilised (save ends).


Initiative :
Round : 5
Village pet.........23
Pet..................22
Darb................13
Tanor............. 12
Andariel...........11
Village Slinger2..10
Azhardian.........17 <---------Active Player
Piker(+3)..........9
Brutus(+2)........9
Sheild Fighter....7
Slinger.............5


Monsters status :
Pet : Dead
Slinger 1 : dead
Slinger 2 : 20, Bloodied
Piker 1 : Dead
Piker 2 : 4, Marked (Darb),
Piker 3 : Dead
Village slinger 2 : 0
Village Pet : 20, Bloodied
Shield fighter : 16, Marked (DArb)


Players Status :
Damage Taken and effects.
Darb : 16/30, TEMP HP : 0 Marked by Kobold Shield bearer (UENT).
Andariel : 5/27, Bloodied ,+2 all defenses (total defense)
Brutus : 31/31
Tanor : -4/26, Dying, Death saving throw failed : 1
Pock : 23/23
Azhardian : 15/22, Immobilised (Save ends)

Combat Map (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5474837156345300066)

[Dekkah]

DM
The piker strike Darb, nearly impaling him. Darb couldnt dodge it completly but managed to save his life with his partial dodge. Noting that Darb is grieviously hurt, the piker whistle and the pet, letting go of Tanor body, look up and get ready to charge Darb to please its masters.
Andariel, noticing Darb injuries yell to Azhardian,
"Keep Darb alive, I'll take care of our new ally over there."
He then point Tanors way.
Azhardian is on delay (post whenever you can buddy).

Piker 2 :
Standard :Attack Darb VS AC :[roll0], Hit :[roll1] damage.

It is Brustus turn now.

Initiative :
Round : 5
Village pet.........23
Pet..................22
Darb................13
Tanor............. 12
Andariel...........11
Village Slinger2..10
Azhardian.........17 (Delay)
Piker(+3)..........9
Brutus(+2)........9 <---------Active Player
Sheild Fighter....7
Slinger.............5


Monsters status :
(I24) - Pet : Dead
(C26) - Slinger 1 : dead
(YY26) - Slinger 2 : 20, Bloodied
(G25) - Piker 1 : Dead
(C24) - Piker 2 : 4, Marked (Darb),
(F25) - Piker 3 : Dead
(ZZ16) - Village slinger 2 : 0
(A28) - Village Pet : 20, Bloodied
(A24) - Shield fighter : 16, Marked (DArb)


Players Status :
Damage Taken and effects.
(B24) - Darb : 6/30, Bloodied, TEMP HP : 0 Marked by Kobold Shield bearer (UENT). (damage taken this turn : 13-3 = 10)
(G26) - Andariel : 5/27, Bloodied ,+2 all defenses (total defense)
(G24) - Brutus : 31/31
(A29) - Tanor : -4/26, Dying, Death saving throw failed : 1
(???) - Pock : 23/23
(E21) - Azhardian : 15/22, Immobilised (Save ends)

Combat Map (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5474837156345300066)

[Qualia]

Azhardian

The changeling looks down at the glue covering him. He looks back at the kobold and smiles as his form starts to shift, turning to smoke and shadow as he shifts foward to D23 with Wild Shape. This shapeshift causes the nearest Kobold to stare dumbfounded, and Azhardian hopes to get the drop on him with this changeling trick.


Changeling Trick
Bluff vs Passive Insight to gain Combat advantage


A buzzing sound quickly grows, and from the roiling shape emerges a swarm of locusts that rush forward, flying into the face and form of the nearby kobolds.

[spoiler]
Swarming Locust Blast
(hopefully with Combat Advantage vs D24)
Attack on D24 [roll1] vs Reflex
Damage [roll2]
Attack on A24 [roll3] vs Reflex
Damage [roll4]

Save vs Immobilisation [roll]1d20+

[Qualia]

Azhardian

Save vs Immobilisation take 2 :smallredface:
[roll0]

[Maharrg]

Brutus

Standard: Howling Strike (CHARGE) to ZZ27 on Slinger 2 1d20+6 V. AC. 3d6+6 dmg

ACTION POINT

Standard: Macetail's Rage - Close burst 1. on Pet [roll0] on Slinger 2 [roll1] V. REF. If hit [roll2] dmg (miss half damage). they are knocked prone and Brutus is rageing! 4 TEMPS on hit

EDIT: wow double 1's

[Maharrg]

Brutus

reroll attack [roll0]. Dmg [roll1]

[Dekkah]

DM
Azhardian feature disturb the pikerman, preventing him from dodging the jinxed shot.
Brutus move into position and then charge the sligner close by. Seeing him rush at him, the slinger manage to dodge Brutus attack. Some madness appears in Brutus eyes and he enrage himself doing a low sweeping blow all around himself. Both the slinger and pet manage to dodge and absorb most of the attack strenght, but it still proove too much for the slinger , who fall dead with boths legs broken from the impact.

The kobold in front of Darb try to slice him up, but Darb sword come up to deflect the blow. The kobold then shift to Darb right.
The pet, surprised at Brutus arrival and attack, try to bite back, but miss.

Azhardian turn still need to be edited to be valid. I'll still do the next part for now (I wrote it sooner today and must post it now if I want to use it before I leave to go home). Azhardian actions will happens before this post anyway when edited.
QUALIA : Remember not to take this post into account when editing your action, this havent happened yet ;), use my previous post.

Brutus Miss, miss and miss! the half damage still kill the slinger.

Shield fighter :
Standard :Attack Darb VS AC :[roll0], Hit :[roll1] damamge and Darb is marked UENT.
Move : Shift to A25

Village Pet :
Standard : Bite Brutus VS AC : [roll2]. hit : [roll3] damage.


Initiative :
Round : 6
Village pet.........23
Pet..................22
Darb................13 <---------Active Player
Tanor............. 12
Andariel...........11
Village Slinger2..10
Piker(+3)..........9
Azhardian.........17 (need to be edited)
Brutus(+2)........9
Sheild Fighter....7
Slinger.............5
Pock................1


Monsters status :
(I24) - Pet : Dead
(C26) - Slinger 1 : dead
(YY26) - Slinger 2 : dead
(G25) - Piker 1 : Dead
(C24) - Piker 2 : 10, Marked (Darb), if next attack miss he drop prone (Azhardian)
(F25) - Piker 3 : Dead
(ZZ16) - Village slinger 2 : 0
(A28) - Village Pet : 26, Bloodied
(A25) - Shield fighter : 16, Marked (Darb)


Players Status :
Damage Taken and effects.
(B24) - Darb : 6/30, Bloodied, TEMP HP : 0
(G26) - Andariel : 5/27, Bloodied ,+2 all defenses (total defense)
(ZZ27) - Brutus : 31/31
(A29) - Tanor : -4/26, Dying, Death saving throw failed : 1
(???) - Pock : 23/23
(E21) - Azhardian : 15/22

Combat Map (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5476089478660363618)

[Qualia]

Azhardian redux

The changeling again uses his changeling trick to get the drop on the nearest kobold D23, his features starting to melt as the glue runs down his face.


Bluff vs Passive Insight to gain Combat advantage - 17


Once he has combat advantage, he lets loose with a jinx shot, blasting him in the face and leaving him dizzy.


Attack vs AC [roll0]
Damage [roll1]
The-first time the target misses with an attack before the end of your next turn, it falls prone.


He then tries to escape from the glue as his melting featues reform as if sloughing his skin.


Save vs Immobilisation - 19

[Qualia]

Azhardian

Forgot to add the Combat advantage on the attack roll :smallredface:

Attack roll now - 15

[Qualia]

Azhardian

Using his bardic virtue of cunning, Az takes advantage of the village pet's miss to slide Brutus from (ZZ27) to (A27) so he is now flanking the beast.

[Maharrg]

Darb

Knowing this may be his last chance to put down these lizards before he falls himself . Darb channels all his might as thunder rumbles above him. He whirls his blade and lighting arcs out at the Fighter and his Piker ally.


Free: Mark piker 2 and Fighter
Standard: Form of Mountain Thunder Attack. on Fighter [roll0] V. REF. On Piker [roll1] V. REF. [roll2] Thunder dmg and knocked prone. Marked enimies take 4 Lightning dmg even on miss. Miss half dmage not knoked prone

EDIT: yeah a crit! To bad no magic weapon. 16 dmg.

HP: 6/30
AC: 18 (+1)
Fort: 15
Ref: 13
Will: 13

Healing Surge: 3/10

ACTION POINT

Encounter powers:
Second Wind
Wild Blood Frenzy
Furious Assault
Form of Mountain Thunder Attack
Daily
Form of Mountain's Thunder

[Dekkah]

DM
Darb attack impact resound as thunder and knock both kobolds of their feet, bathing them in their own blood.

Both hit, both bloodied.
Tanor turn (save time, I might do it for you if you havent posted tommorow when I have more time to post my monsters actions.

Initiative :
Round : 6
Village pet.........23
Pet..................22
Darb................13
Tanor............. 12 <---------Active Player
Andariel...........11
Village Slinger2..10
Piker(+3)..........9
Azhardian.........17
Brutus(+2)........9
Sheild Fighter....7
Slinger.............5
Pock................1


Monsters status :
(I24) - Pet : Dead
(C26) - Slinger 1 : dead
(YY26) - Slinger 2 : dead
(G25) - Piker 1 : Dead
(C24) - Piker 2 : 26, Bloodied, Marked (Darb), prone, If next attack miss he drop prone (Azhardian)
(F25) - Piker 3 : Dead
(ZZ16) - Village slinger 2 : 0
(A28) - Village Pet : 26, Bloodied
(A25) - Shield fighter : 27, Bloodied, Marked (Darb), Prone


Players Status :
Damage Taken and effects.
(B24) - Darb : 6/30, Bloodied, TEMP HP : 0
(G26) - Andariel : 5/27, Bloodied ,+2 all defenses (total defense)
(ZZ27) - Brutus : 31/31
(A29) - Tanor : -4/26, Dying, Death saving throw failed : 1
(???) - Pock : 23/23
(E21) - Azhardian : 15/22

Combat Map (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5476089478660363618)

[Incomp]

Tanor chokes on his own blood.

[roll0]

[Dekkah]

DM
Tanor is loosing a lot of blood, the pool under him is growing quite large.
Andariel, move along the base of the cliff, squezing behind the big rock drawing a potion along the way. As he arrive at Tanor body, he force feed him the potion. The healing is instantaneous, coughing a bit, Tanor open his eyes.
The last slinger left try to finish off Darb, and succeed the deed. He then decide to slowly withdraw toward to village, in case his injured allies can't manage to take care of the rest.
The pikerman stand up, cursing a at fleing ally and shift closer to Azhardian, trying to impale him. He miss patheticly as Azhardian curse make him fall on his back again.

An other fail.... life his hard for you ..

Andariel :
Minor : Draw potion of healing.
Move : Move along the cliff, squeeze in D28, end in B30.
Standard :Make Tanor drink potion of healing. Tanor loose loose one healing surge and regain 10 HP.

Village Slinger 2 :
Standard : Shoot bullet at Darb vs AC : [roll0], Hit : [roll1] damage. (Crit = 9 damage)
Move : Run to VV8
Minor : Shift to UU7

Piker 2 :
Move : Stand up from prone.
Minor : Shift to D23
Standard : Pike attack at Azhardian vs AC : [roll2], Hit : [roll3] damage.
Initiative :
Round : 6
Village pet.........23
Pet..................22
Darb................13
Tanor............. 12
Andariel...........11
Village Slinger2..10
Piker(+3)..........9
Azhardian.........17 <---------Active Player
Brutus(+2)........9
Sheild Fighter....7
Slinger.............5
Pock................1


Monsters status :
(I24) - Pet : Dead
(C26) - Slinger 1 : dead
(YY26) - Slinger 2 : dead
(G25) - Piker 1 : Dead
(D23) - Piker 2 : 26, Bloodied, Marked (Darb), prone
(F25) - Piker 3 : Dead
(ZZ16) - Village slinger 2 : 0, Grant CA (Run)
(A28) - Village Pet : 26, Bloodied
(A25) - Shield fighter : 27, Bloodied, Marked (Darb), Prone


Players Status :
Damage Taken and effects.
(B24) - Darb : 0/30, Dying, TEMP HP : 0 (9-3 = 6 damage taken)
(B30) - Andariel : 5/27, Bloodied
(ZZ27) - Brutus : 31/31
(A29) - Tanor : 10/26, Death saving throw failed : 2 (regained 10 hp)
(???) - Pock : 23/23
(E21) - Azhardian : 15/22

Combat Map (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5476347118157421346)

[Qualia]

Azhardian

The changeling draws another arrow, and shoots the kobold that he finds sprawled at his feet.


Attack vs AC [roll0]
Damage [roll1]
The-first time the target misses with an attack before the end of your next turn, it falls prone.


Noticing Darb's plight, Azhardian uses a second Majestic Word to allow him to regain HP + 4 and slide him to A24 to block the fallen kobold.

He then looks around to see who is left standing.

[Maharrg]

Brutus


Standard: Howling Strike on Pet. [roll0] V. AC. [roll1] dmg and 4 TEMPS

Free: if pet drops to 0 hp tigger Swift Charge. Howling Strike on Piker 2 (prove OA from fighter) [roll2] V. AC. [roll3] dmg.

[Dekkah]

DM
As Azhardian shoot the nearby kobold, he make an opening that the kobold manage to use, poking Azhardian to the side, making his blood flow.
The bard shoot still manage to connect and jinx the kobold again.
Brutus, savagely hit the pet in the ribs, making him fall to the side. You can see the mark of the head of Brutus maul on the pet side as the lizard stop moving completly in a couple of quick convultions.
Brutus then give a huge war shout and charge the kobold piker.
As he pass by an other kobold, he get reminded this one presence with a short sword slash to the side. Ignoring the pain, Brutus end his charge by miss the kobold, which roll to the side at the right moment.
The kobold fighter, noticing that Darb reopened his eyes, try to finish him off again but fail to do much to Darb before moving away.

Piker OA on Azhardian VS AC (-2(prone)): [roll0], Hit : [roll1] damage.

Azhardian attack hit.
Brutus attack hit and kill the pet.

The fighter OA trigger Darb mark if he want to use it (and havent this turn)
Fighter OA on Brutus VS Ac (-2 (Prone)): [roll2], Hit : [roll3] damage and Brutus is marked by the kobold Shield bearer.. (CRIT = max damage 9)
Brutus miss the piker.

Shield bearer :
Move : Stand up.
Standard : Attack Darb VS AC (forgot to ADD CA (prone), and to remove prone pemalty = should have +4 = roll is 23) : [roll4], Hit : [roll5] damage and Brutus is marked by the kobold Shield bearer..
Minor :Shift to ZZ26


Initiative :
Round : 7
Village pet.........23
Pet..................22
Darb................13 <---------Active Player
Tanor............. 12
Andariel...........11
Village Slinger2..10
Piker(+3)..........9
Azhardian.........17
Brutus(+2)........9
Sheild Fighter....7
Slinger.............5
Pock................1


Monsters status :
(I24) - Pet : Dead
(C26) - Slinger 1 : dead
(YY26) - Slinger 2 : dead
(G25) - Piker 1 : Dead
(D23) - Piker 2 : 26, Bloodied, prone
(F25) - Piker 3 : Dead
(ZZ16) - Village slinger 2 : 0, Grant CA (Run)
(A28) - Village Pet : Dead
(ZZ26) - Shield fighter : 27, Bloodied


Players Status :
Damage Taken and effects.
(A24) - Darb : 10/30, bloodied, TEMP HP : 0 , Marked (Shiel Fighter), Prone (Regained 11, damage taken 4-3=1)
(B30) - Andariel : 5/27, Bloodied
(C24) - Brutus : 22/31, TEMP HP : 4 , Marked (Shield Fighter), (damage taken = 9)
(A29) - Tanor : 10/26, Death saving throw failed : 2, Prone
(??) - Pock : 23/23
(E21) - Azhardian : 7/22, bloodied (damage taken = 8)

Combat Map (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5477493395447711554)

[Maharrg]

Darb

As Darb's eyes flutter open he hears the last notes of the majestic word his ally bestowed on him. Everything moves in slow motion as the Goliath races past him and the kobold over him takes a swipe at the barbarian. Darb grabs his weapon as the Shield fighter shifts away. Darb stands and growls "Not so fast lizard!" as vines launch from his weapon and drag him closer. "GET OVER HERE!"



Minor: pick up weapon
Move: Stand up
Standard: Thorne Strike on Kobold Fighter [roll0] V. AC. [roll1] dmg and pull to A25
Free: If adjacent mark fighter

HP: 10/30
AC: 18 (+1)
Fort: 15
Ref: 13
Will: 13

Healing Surge: 2/10

ACTION POINT

Encounter powers:
Second Wind
Wild Blood Frenzy
Furious Assault
Form of Mountain Thunder Attack
Daily
Form of Mountain's Thunder

[Incomp]

As Tanor is forced to imbibe the potion, his eyes suddenly open, and his face contorts into a mask of fury. Paying little attention to the man who healed him, he leaps to his feet, grabs his weapon, and brings it to his shoulder, firing a pair of bolts at the kobald unfortunate enough to be nearest.

Minor: Grab weapon.
Move: Get up.
Standard: Twin Strike on the Shield Bearer.
Attack 1: [roll0]
Attack 2: [roll1]
Damage 1: [roll2]
Damage 2: [roll3]
Quarry Damage: [roll4] (Whatever I marked before has to be dead) <-Take four damage off that, I don't get any bonus to quarry damage.

[Dekkah]

DM
Darb vines grab the kobold leg and a he pull hard, the kobold fell over, hitting his head on a rock, bashing his skull in. The kobold lay at Darb feet, quite dead.
Tanor aim at the prone piker, the second arrow missing by an inch above his head, right after the first hit him.
The slinger, seeing all his friends down, take a run to the village.
Andariel, closing on the prone kobold but miss.
The kobold then stand up and strike Andariel pushing him back and making him black out again, blood pouring from the wound.

Darb attack kill the fighter.
Tanor first attack hit, second miss.
You had -2 because of prone (range).
Also, the quary damage require you to spend a minor action to Quary the target first (which you havent and doesnt have any action left).
Twin strike doesnt add dex bonus to the hits.
Also, I am unsure if you reloaded your crossbow after your last attack (I ont bother to check), but remember that crossbow requires a minor action to reload.

Andariel :
Move : Move to D24
Standard :Crane's Wings on Kobold1 vs Fort : [roll0]Hit : [roll1] damage and slide Kobold 1 to F24

Piker :
Move :Stand up.
Stndard :Warding strike at Andariel VS Fort : [roll2], Hit : [roll3] damage and push Andariel to F25
Minor : Shift to C22



Initiative :
Round : 7
Village pet.........23
Pet..................22
Darb................13
Tanor............. 12
Andariel...........11
Village Slinger2..10
Piker(+3)..........9
Azhardian.........17 <---------Active player
Brutus(+2)........9
Sheild Fighter....7
Slinger.............5
Pock................1


Monsters status :
(I24) - Pet : Dead
(C26) - Slinger 1 : dead
(YY26) - Slinger 2 : dead
(G25) - Piker 1 : Dead
(C22) - Piker 2 : 27, Bloodied
(F25) - Piker 3 : Dead
(TT-1) - Village slinger 2 : 0, Grant CA (Run)
(A28) - Village Pet : Dead
(A25) - Shield fighter : Dead


Players Status :
Damage Taken and effects.
(A24) - Darb : 10/30, bloodied, TEMP HP : 0 , Prone , Resist 3 damage each hit.
(D24) - Andariel : -7/27, Dying
(C24) - Brutus : 22/31, TEMP HP : 4
(A29) - Tanor : 10/26, Death saving throw failed : 2, Prone
(??) - Pock : 23/23
(E21) - Azhardian : 7/22, bloodied

Combat Map (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5477807836050383890)

[Qualia]

Azhardian

The changeling looks down at his wound, then back at the kobold.

"I can't believe you ruined this top, this was pure Sargon Wool. This doesn't repair."

He drops the bow and pulls out his longsword. He then drives the blade through the black heart of the kobold piker.


Guiding Strike
Attack vs AC [roll0]
Damage [roll1]
-2 to AC until end of next turn


Looking round, he notices Andarial fading fast, and so calls forth a Majestic Word to aid his recovery.


Heal HP + 4

[Maharrg]

Brutus


Standard: Recuperating Strike on Piker. [roll0] V. AC [roll1] dmg and 8 temps

if piker goes down move in pursuit of fleeing slinger to WW18

[Dekkah]

DM
Azhardian strike true but miss the heart by an inch, still injuring the kobold which have trouble focusing his defence because of the pain.
The kobold lack of focus preventing him to dodge Brutus hammer, receive it right behind the head, snaping his neck. The kobold slowly fall to the ground.
Brutus then run toward the fleeing kobold.
As you notice all the kobold around you are down, when you look toward the village and the fleeing kobold, you can spot a cople kobold which held their ground for now, ready for a fight.
You notice that some of them are looking in the mountain direction, whch makes you notice Pock who is running your way on the lower cliff.
There is a old kobold surrounded by rats who is looking at you. You can notice a hint of intteligence as he analyse the situation. On of the kobold appear to tell him something and he dismiss him, puting an hand as to block his path before he take a step your way. This make the kobold fighter stop and wait.
Initiative :
Round : 8
Village pet.........23
Pet..................22
Darb................13 <---------Active player
Tanor............. 12
Andariel...........11
Village Slinger2..10
Piker(+3)..........9
Azhardian.........17
Brutus(+2)........9
Sheild Fighter....7
Slinger.............5
Pock................1


Monsters status :
(I24) - Pet : Dead
(C26) - Slinger 1 : dead
(YY26) - Slinger 2 : dead
(G25) - Piker 1 : Dead
(C22) - Piker 2 : Dead
(F25) - Piker 3 : Dead
(TT-1) - Village slinger 2 : 0, Grant CA (Run)
(A28) - Village Pet : Dead
(A25) - Shield fighter : Dead


Players Status :
Damage Taken and effects.
(A24) - Darb : 10/30, bloodied, TEMP HP : 0 , Prone , Resist 3 damage each hit.
(D24) - Andariel : -7/27, Dying
(WW18) - Brutus : 22/31, TEMP HP : 8
(A29) - Tanor : 10/26, Death saving throw failed : 2, Prone
(X-1) - Pock : 23/23
(E21) - Azhardian : 7/22, bloodied

Combat Map (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5477807836050383890)

[Maharrg]

Darb

Seeing his classmate run to their position Darb says "I sure hope he has the banner! Lets hold here and give Pock some back-up. Be ready to run!" He then drops his sword, takes out a healing position and quickly downs the liquid. He then picks up his weapon and readies himself for whatever happens next.



Free: Drop sword
Minor: Take out healing potion
Minor: Drink healing potion
Minor: Pick up Sword

HP: 20/30
AC: 18 (+1)
Fort: 15
Ref: 13
Will: 13

Healing Surge: 1/10

ACTION POINT

Encounter powers:
Second Wind
Wild Blood Frenzy
Furious Assault
Form of Mountain Thunder Attack
Daily
Form of Mountain's Thunder

[Dekkah]

DM

Initiative :
Round : 8
Village pet.........23
Pet..................22
Darb................13
Tanor............. 12 <---------Active player
Andariel...........11
Village Slinger2..10
Piker(+3)..........9
Azhardian.........17
Brutus(+2)........9
Sheild Fighter....7
Slinger.............5
Pock................1


Monsters status :
(I24) - Pet : Dead
(C26) - Slinger 1 : dead
(YY26) - Slinger 2 : dead
(G25) - Piker 1 : Dead
(C22) - Piker 2 : Dead
(F25) - Piker 3 : Dead
(TT-1) - Village slinger 2 : 0, Grant CA (Run)
(A28) - Village Pet : Dead
(A25) - Shield fighter : Dead


Players Status :
Damage Taken and effects.
(A24) - Darb : 20/30, TEMP HP : 0 , Prone , Resist 3 damage each hit.
(D24) - Andariel : -7/27, Dying
(WW18) - Brutus : 22/31, TEMP HP : 8
(A29) - Tanor : 10/26, Death saving throw failed : 2, Prone
(X-1) - Pock : 23/23
(E21) - Azhardian : 7/22, bloodied

Combat Map (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5477807836050383890)

[Incomp]

With an air of practiced efficiency, Tanor reloads his crossbow. He then over to the body of the slain kobald which was carrying a crossbow. Wordlessly, he picks it up and examines it, ignoring his allies of convenience and the kobalds in the distance.

Minor: Reload
Move: to C26
Minor: Perception Check to see if anything's been done to my crossbow. [roll0]

[Dekkah]

DM
Brutus notice you guys aren't following. The then start to pace left and right, looking at the kobold doing some intimidation and trying to hold up his temper. He then walk back toward to group, keeping an eye on the kobold.
The kobold hold their ground, but the ratmaster give some orders and 2 of the kobold goes into the village.
Pock sprint up to your group.

I am no longer working in rounds for now. You can speak and do actions.
Samthesane should be back and able to speak for himself.
King Tius came back as well so they regain control of their character.
Andariel deliberatly left the game, so his character fade into the background after you patch him up (I just need someone to tell he take care of him and this will seal his deal- do as if he isnt there. He will leave you needing to get back to his monastery...
What do you do?

[Dekkah]

DM
Time fo some XPs :
This battle was worth 175 each.
I also give you 102 each for the investigation in the camp.

I know you havent all participated in both, but I will have you all level up at the same rate. So your up to 450 XP right now.
For your information, there is a XP count I keep updated in the first OOC post for you to refer to.

[Incomp]

Do I get free xp in order to level up at the same rate as well (we can assume I shot up some kobalds on the way here) or am I at 277?

[SamTheSane]

Pock

Slightly unnerved by the ratmasters gaze, Pock continues running towards his companions.

"Is everyone alright? I think I got everything we need."

[Incomp]

Tanor glances at Pock, and moves back to the group.
"I'll be fine. I say we rest and recuperate for a few moments, then press the attack against the kobalds. They're cowardly little bastards, and facing a determined charge, they'll break ranks and flee."

He pauses a moment, then adds:
"That is, unless they have a dragon. I hope they don't have a dragon."

Tanor spends 3 healing surges.

[Dekkah]

DM
As the battle sound dies, you can hear partally some of the kobold dialogs.
The end of a sentence from a high pitched voice from the village resound,
"Siss noss lassh holk."
The ratmaster, never taking his eyes from you yell back
"Fissx Siss noss lassh kik siun kils."

For now, you dont have the 5 minute required for a short rest (yet).
The kobold are watching you and any of your actions might trigger something. I assumed those prone stand up, Andariel is stabilised and still unconcious.
With the actions you called, I'll say hen short rest is attained or possible.

[Incomp]

...yessir.

[Qualia]

Azhardian

"Hmmm. I think we may need to get out of here in a hurry. Pock has the items we came for, and they're not far off being able to summon reinforcements. It won't take them long to repair the damage I did to their horn."

The changeling turns towards the ratmaster and bows his head before turning on his heel.

"You did get the banners right Pock?"

[Incomp]

Tanor eyes the changeling with evident disdain.
"I don't know about any banners, but my beauty here," he says, indicating his new crossbow, "is all too eager to shed some lizard blood." He stops, and actually listens to what has been said. "I have to confess I haven't done any scouting...what kind of reinforcements are we talking about?"

[Maharrg]

Darb

Darb shouts at the Ratmaster "Bring it on Ratman! We have felled many of your allies and we will continue to do so if you don't fall back now!" He then unties his kobold captive and with a soothing voice says "Tell them we came for what was stolen and to never trouble the town of Grandvents again!" he then shoves him towards the Ratman.


Intimidate: [roll0]
Diplomacy: [roll1] - I have treated the captive with kindness =)

[Dekkah]

DM
The ratmaster appear to be affected by Darb words. As one of the fighter take an other step, the ratmaster put again his hand to block its path and takes his eyes from your group for the first time looking directly at his allies and tells them something you cannot hear. They settle down and fall back into their town but most remains in sight, ready to charge back if need be.

Azhardian takes a look at Andariel wound and stabilize him.

As Darb free the kobold prisoner and push him forward, it nearly fall over. The small kobold, taken by surprise take a few slow steps, unsure of what to do before walking faster toward the ratmaster.

The ratmaster and his rats swarm walk toward the kobold prisoner to meet him half way. Just before they reach each others, an loud and long horn sound comes form the village. The sound is extremly loud, so much that it is painfull to your ears, more than you would have thought it possible. You are pretty sure it can be heard from quite far, but not sure of how much exactly.

The ratmaster doesnt really react at the sound and start to talk with the prisoner, still keeping an eye on you all.


These are the kind of action that make the game move foward :).
I like it that way BTW :).
This takes a couples rounds for sure (Darb need to walk to get the prisoner and all). You all can do other stuff meanwhile if you want or you can pick up form where Darb action led :).


UPDATED MAP (http://picasaweb.google.com/Dekkah1/Westernlands#5480068852648611778)

[Dekkah]

DM
Booktooth nod at the prisoner and tell him something private.
The kobold then run to the village, while Booktooth approach your group and stop 15 feets from Darb.
When he speaks, Booktooth use good and clear common with almost no accent beside a small hissing sound with his s.
"Sso you want some itemss taken from a human town? Or iss it revenge you want?"
Booktooth observe you all intensly, trying to gauge you. He appear to have his emotions back in control now.
"If your ssmall one found what you wanted", says the ratmaster pointing Pock,"go and leave uss alone. If he have not, tell me what you sseek and I will make ssure it is found if we have it. Know that if you attack uss again, I will not hold back my clan. I know you will kill many more, but you will be defeated."

[Incomp]

Tanor looks as if he's about to speak, but holds his tongue.

[Dekkah]

DM
Booktooth look at Tanor and reply,
"Sspeak your mind beasstman."

[Incomp]

Tanor eyes this Booktooth warily for a moment, then talks: "Very well, I shall speak my mind. If I had my way here, I would slay the lot of you. Your people are thieves and murderers; I've seen that with my own eyes. I am leery when you ask for us to go in peace, as your men attacked a peaceful settlement without provocation and without remorse. So should we have clemency here today, when you showed little of it last night? I say we should not. An eye for an eye; a tooth for a tooth. This debt should be paid in blood."

[Qualia]

Azhardian

The changeling looks at Pock.

"You do have the banners, right?"

Assuming you he replies in the positive, he steps forward to face Booktooth.

"Whilst there is bad blood on both sides, we have what we came for. If you can assure us you will not raid the human towns, if you will leave them in peace, then we will leave you in peace. No more need to die here today."