[D&D 3.5; IC] Expedition to Arx

[wkwkwkwk1]

OOC Thread (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?476521-D-amp-D-3-5-OOC-Expedition-to-Arx)

Ever since you were born, you have been living under the rule of the Empire. It controls the entire world. You, and everyone, have always thought that no lands were left to explore. However, this has recently changed.

A new island has been found, out in the middle of the ocean. In that island is a tunnel that leads to an underground cave system of unknown size. The Empire has ordered a group of soldiers and craftsmen to explore this system and plant a teleportation gate into the surface.. Leading that group is a small strike force. You. You have been recruited, be it willingly or not, to be the eyes, heart and mind of this expedition. At least, they gave you time to prepare.

You were taken by boat to the island. You barely had the time to take a good look at it, having had to unload several crates into the tunnel. You sat down inside with the soldiers and craftsmen. The tunnel is roughly cylindrical, about a hundred feet high, and sloping downwards. It is dark beyond a few hundred feet into the tunnel.

The guards that escorted the group to the island are outside the cave, chatting among themselves.

As you rest, you feel the ground start to shake. With a deafening roar, the entrance to the cave starts to crumble and, among screams and curses, you are quickly sealed away from the world. With the ground still shaking, somewhere around you, you hear metal strike stone, and a candle is lit, faintly illuminating your spinning surroundings. You lie on the ground and catch your breath. As the last echoes tumble around the caves, you hear soft hissing and snapping. In the shadows, deeper into the tunnel, you see dozens of glowing red eyes. The chattering intensifies. You feel your belt for your blade. What do you do?


You have a turn to choose your actions.

[Valery]

Bernard looks at the many red eyes starring back at the party through the dark. Giving a small uneasy sigh Bernard says to the rest of his companions, "I suppose I traded one fate for another when I took this job." He closes his eyes for a moment, takes a deep breath, and exclaims, "Let's get started."

Bernard takes a full-round action to become Psionically Focused.

Now that I'm Psionically Focused I'm able to gain to passive ability of my Freedom Mantle: While psionically focused, you gain a
+10-foot bonus to your speed. You can expend your focus
to add your manifester level to a roll made to resist being
grappled or to escape from a grapple.

[Oko and Qailee]

S'rah is a attractive young woman, though her skin is unnaturally pale (dem negative fort saves). She doesn't look physically strong by any stretch of the imagination. Her eyes are an ice-blue color and she has dark black hair with a single ice-clue streak. She's wearing studded leather with long brown boots, a finely craft bow is usually strapped to her back and a sword is sheathed at her side.

S'rah Song gets up from the ground with a slight cough and nods approvingly to the man who lit the candle before giving a quick annoyed look at the commander.
"Let's get started."
Turning to Bernard she speaks quietly in contrast to his exclamation, though she gets her bow out as she does so.
"While they seem to have already noticed us, I think it's best if we stay as quiet as possible in the future. It's even possible these things might not be aggressive."

S'rah will draw her bow (Move) and just ready to fire at one of the red-eyed things if they approach to attack, taking -1 to her roll for +1 DMG.
To hit: [roll0]
Dmg: [roll1]

[A1var3z]

Roondar picks himself up from the ground, brushing off his basic leather armor and untangling his cloak from around his belt. Adjusting to the sudden ncrease in light, he looks for some rubble nearby to get a height advantage, saring up the tunnel trying to focus and make out any more details apart from those piercing red eyes (or at least judge the distance). Once done, he drops to one knee and silently draws his bow and draws an arrow in readiness should this turn hostile.


Guess this would be a good time for a spot check?

To hit- [roll0]
Dmg- [roll1]

Hope I got this right!

[Edgar Snow]

"Young lady! Mister gnome! I hope your aim is true", speaks the young cleric with robes beneath his armor. His shield is raised higher than his weapon.
5' step forward, Total Defense (22 AC)

[avr]

"You want them to ignore a hundred humans yammering behind us? Targrym snorts, "there's only one way to manage that!"

He marches out between the camp and the deeper cavern, plants his ranseur facing the eyes, and lets out a primal scream.

A muscular dwarf with his beard roughly shaved off, a thatch of thick brown hair, a heavy breastplate and a huge backpack.

Move: move 30' and ready ranseur
Standard: ready an attack vs the first enemy to come within reach.
Attack [roll0], crit threat on 23+, confirm if crit threat [roll1]
Damage [roll2], extra if crit [roll3]

Targrym Halvdan (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=688870)
Male N Dwarf Barbarian, Level 1, Init 2, HP 15/15, Speed 30
AC 17, Touch 12, Flat-footed 15, Fort 4, Ref 2, Will 0, Base Attack Bonus 1
+2 disarm Masterwork ranseur +5 (2d4+4, 20/x3)
Dwarven waraxe +4 (1d10+3 (1H), +4 (2H), 20/x3)
Javelin (3) +3 (1d6+3, 20/x2)
Masterwork breastplate (+5 Armor, +2 Dex)
Abilities Str 17, Dex 14, Con 16, Int 11, Wis 9, Cha 9
Condition None

[Triskavanski]

Amalgam, a rather strange fellow covered in thick bandages and robes. Uniformed scaled wings from his back and a tail dragging behind him. It was impossible to say what sort of dragon breed he was, as he was all of them and none of them. He growled slightly, glancing back to the cave and then towards the eyes, speaking out to them in draconic. "Spical mojka, usv confn persvek martivir!"

And just to give his appearance and even more frightful look, provided there was room for things, he mutters a spell, his size doubling.



Back away, or come in peace!

Cast enlarge Person

[The Big Orc]

Landing gracefully, Raith moves towards a shadowy part of the wall. He draws his weapons and attempts to make out what is before him.

Move up to 30ft to be next to the wall of the cave, draw weapons.
Hide [roll0]
Move Silently [roll1]
Spot [roll2]

[wkwkwkwk1]

Deep within the darkness, the eyes start moving. From what you can see, they are over 100 feet away from you. Then, you hear Commander Yorgan Ferk take charge of the troops, shouting, "To arms!", while more people light torches.

The soldiers draw their shields and weapons.

"In formation! Archers, nock arrows!"

Around twenty soldiers crouch side-to-side, raising their tower shields and swords to form a veritable wall. Behind them, the lancers stick polearms through the gaps in the shields. To their sides, soldiers wielding two-handed swords and polearms flank them. Finally, behind them, a host of archers scramble around for their bows and arrows.

One more round.

[Edgar Snow]

Seeing Commander Yerk take charge of the men, Copernicus only wants to avoid interfering. He moves closer to the nearest wall, but maintains his defensive stance.

[avr]

Targrym glances over his shoulder and sees the turtle forming up. "If they want to take the charge, unfair to take that off them, eh?" He moves to the side, in front of the flankers but leaving room for enemies to approach the shield wall.

Move to the side & ready an attack again

Targrym Halvdan (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=688870)
Male N Dwarf Barbarian, Level 1, Init 2, HP 15/15, Speed 30
AC 17, Touch 12, Flat-footed 15, Fort 4, Ref 2, Will 0, Base Attack Bonus 1
+2 disarm Masterwork ranseur +5 (2d4+4, 20/x3)
Dwarven waraxe +4 (1d10+3 (1H), +4 (2H), 20/x3)
Javelin (3) +3 (1d6+3, 20/x2)
Masterwork breastplate (+5 Armor, +2 Dex)
Abilities Str 17, Dex 14, Con 16, Int 11, Wis 9, Cha 9
Condition None

[Valery]

Bernard is not quite six feet tall. He boasts a rather toned physique. His shoulders are broad and his legs are powerful. He has long dirty blonde hair wrapped up in a ponytail, a long face with wide defined cheekbones, and full rounded eyes the color of which being like an acorn. Bernard wears a chain shirt with a long blue shirt underneath, long black pants that tightly hug his legs with black boots to match. Bernard sports a dagger at his side tied off to a belt around his waist.

Bernard starts to back away towards the imperial guards but comments in passing to S'rah, "Generally, things lurking in the shadows and starring you down tend to be hostile. That could just be my experience. At any rate, we should form up. Or group up rather."

Bernard moves behind the stout dwarf and says, "Alright big guy, when they come at you I'll get behind them. Whatever they are..."

[roll0]

Bernard closes his eyes and uses his Offensive Prescience power.


Move Action: Moved behind Targrym
Standard Action: Prescience, Offensive- +2 insight bonus to damage rolls. Lasts 1 minute per level.

[A1var3z]

Standing at 3 feet tall Roondar is barely noticed in most situations but as a ranger this suits him just fine. Dressed in all black apart from a leather chest piece, with a black cloak covering his back pack, a long bow on his back and a short sword on his hip. Concealed at the back of is belt is a dagger that is rarely used in combat.


Roondar slips in beside Copernicus aiming around his shield.

Much thanks for the cover holyman, names Roondar but not much the time for proper introductions

[The Big Orc]

Raith stays in the shadows, waiting to see if things get violent.
Ready action to attack any hostile creature that gets in range

[Oko and Qailee]

S'rah Song waits for the commander before firing.

[Triskavanski]

Amalgam has no clue what the eyes are, but prepares to strike anything that is hostile to the party that enters into his reach.

[wkwkwkwk1]

The hissing intensifies and, before anyone notices, a volley of javelins flies through the air, aimed at the mass of armored soldiers. Fortunately, the shield wall protects them; only a few scraping blows connect.

Then comes a war cry.

The mass of gleaming eyes barrels straight towards the lit torches and candles of the group. The commander cries out several orders at once.

Roll initiative.

Remember the 2d10 rule.

Also, take a +2 to initiative from the Marshal's aura! :smallsmile:

Initiative:
Soldiers: 12
Enemies: 8

The enemies are taking a run action, and will end the round within 60 ft. of the shield wall, just enough for a charge.

[The Big Orc]

Raith Initiative: [roll0] +2 = 14

[A1var3z]

Roondar Initiative [roll0]

[Valery]

Bernard Initiative [roll0]

Edit: That is with the bonus to initiative added in from the Marshal ability.

[Oko and Qailee]

S'rah's initiative: [roll0]

[avr]

Targrym's initiative: [roll0]

[Edgar Snow]

I read 2d10, went away, came back, posted 1d20...

Aren't the Warriors at 20' movement because of armor? You made it sound as though the shield wall will be able to charge.

[Edgar Snow]

Copernicus init: [roll0]

[Triskavanski]

Note to self. To get the dice roller to roll you have to include the [roll] tags.


"You shouldn't have done that!" Amalgum growls out.

[A1var3z]

Well this is getting interesting Roondar mutters to no one in particular as he waits to see the enemy, then lets an arrow loose from his bow aiming for the biggest target.


Attack [roll0]
Damage [roll1]

[avr]

Targrym adjusts the position of his polearm, and waits a few moments more for the enemy to charge the shield wall

"C'mon you piles of slag, we've been hearing you rolling up for the past hour. Just charge the nice shield wall now!"

Delay until the enemy charges, then move around to attack them while they're engaged with the shield wall - possibly with flanking bonuses.
Targrym Halvdan (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=688870)
Male N Dwarf Barbarian, Level 1, Init 2, HP 15/15, Speed 30
AC 17, Touch 12, Flat-footed 15, Fort 4, Ref 2, Will 0, Base Attack Bonus 1
+2 disarm Masterwork ranseur +5 (2d4+4, 20/x3)
Dwarven waraxe +4 (1d10+3 (1H), +4 (2H), 20/x3)
Javelin (3) +3 (1d6+3, 20/x2)
Masterwork breastplate (+5 Armor, +2 Dex)
Abilities Str 17, Dex 14, Con 16, Int 11, Wis 9, Cha 9
Condition None

[Oko and Qailee]

S'rah decides to not wait for the commanders order to fire and fires at a set of red eyes that seems closest.


Firing at an enemy, taking -1 to-hit:
To hit: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

In event of a crit:
To hit: [roll2]
Damage: [roll3]

[Edgar Snow]

Copernicus holds his ground, awaiting to see both the creatures, and what damage they may capable of.
Maintain Total Defense by delaying initiative until after the creatures' turn.

[The Big Orc]

Raith steps backwards, just out of charge range.

[Valery]

Bernard unsheathes his dagger and takes a total defense action.


Move Action: Took out Dagger
Standard Action: Total Defense Action (AC up to 20 now)

[Triskavanski]

Amalgam stands strong, the hulking dragon like mess of humanity ready to defend the rest of the party should the enemy charge at them.


Ready acction to attack anything that gets into his melee reach with hostile intent. He's not going to break the soldier's sheild wall formation on purpose

[wkwkwkwk1]

Finally, the charging creatures come into view. The size of a Halfling, their facial features are distorted and scarred, and their skin has a distinct greenish tint; it is scaly, flaky, and pale beyond belief, so much that you can almost see, even in this dim lighting, the muscles shifting below the skin, and the veins in their arms below the skin. This must be what life in the underground does to a person.

Then, the groups clash. In a frenzy of screams, the underground creatures smash against the shield wall and impale themselves against the waiting spears and swords. The wall retreats a few steps, seeming to fall back against the blows, only to give place to the flanking warriors, that begin shredding them to pieces. A few scatter and head towards the adventurers.


Ok, I friggin' give up doing calculations for the clashing armies. The ones on your side are slaughtering the enemies and that's what counts. Friggin' averages :smallmad:

Your turn now! :smallsmile:

Roondar: 24
S'rah: 16
Targrym: 16
Bernard: 15
Amalgum: 15
Raith: 14
Soldiers: 12
Copernicus: 8
Enemies: 8

[A1var3z]

Roondar lets loose with an arrow at the nearest creature before dropping his bow and drawing his short sword.



Attack [roll0]
Damage [roll1]

[The Big Orc]

Seeing no need to jump into the middle of two armies when his side is winning, Raith moves to the back of the army and calls out enemy troop movements so that our side can react tactically to them.

[wkwkwkwk1]

Roondar's arrow strikes true, making the hideous creature turn, its face twisted in pain and primal anger.

It's 2d10, not 1d20, but no matter :smallbiggrin:

There's no need to follow the initiative order to the letter; incompatible actions will be retconned.

Also, I'll be awarding experience separately to the group based on what you fight.

[Edgar Snow]

Are ANY of our soldiers on the ground or perhaps badly wounded? I delayed until after enemies.

Copernicus moves closer to center and casts Bless on everyone (50' radius!). +1 attack, +1 saves against fear.


Seeing the two sides clash, Copernicus realizes it would be best to help the many, rather than focus on the few. He moves just behind the shield wall and shouts, "Pelor will help us against the darkness!" and fills the group with a little extra vigor. Casts Bless on party.

Move to heal closest dying or wounded soldier, most likely.

[Oko and Qailee]

How many of these things have separated from the main force? and should we roll any knowledges?

S'rah makes a quick glance around to assess the situation, before choosing a target and firing.
S'rah will fire at any enemy that appears to be on the verge of dealing a killing blow to a soldier or threatening the commander. If neither of those are present she will fire at any enemy closest to her.

Standard
Attack: [roll0] (Includes bless, Power attack -1, and point blank shot if applicable)
Damage: [roll1]
In case of crit threat:
Attack: [roll2]
Bonus Damage: [roll3]

Move
Afterwards S'rah will move 15 feet back from the closest enemy, in order to maintain distance.

[avr]

Targyrm charges one of the halflingoids, choosing one separated from the others if possible; if another might be caught on his polearm closing in he won't cry. "At last! If you'd taken much longer I'd have come after you in the darkness!"

Attack [roll0], on crit threat (28) to confirm [roll1]
Damage [roll2], extra if crit [roll3]
Targrym Halvdan (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=688870)
Male N Dwarf Barbarian, Level 1, Init 2, HP 15/15, Speed 30
AC 15, Touch 10, Flat-footed 15, Fort 4, Ref 2, Will 0, Base Attack Bonus 1
+2 disarm Masterwork ranseur +5 (2d4+4, 20/x3)
Dwarven waraxe +4 (1d10+3 (1H), +4 (2H), 20/x3)
Javelin (3) +3 (1d6+3, 20/x2)
Masterwork breastplate (+5 Armor, +2 Dex)
Abilities Str 17, Dex 14, Con 16, Int 11, Wis 9, Cha 9
Condition -2 AC (charge), included above

[Valery]

"Wait for me big guy!" Bernard yelled to Targrym. Bernard attacks an enemy near Targrym.

Move action: Moved to Targrym's side.

Standard Action: Stab the enemy with my dagger!
Attack Roll: [roll0]
Damage Roll: [roll1]

[wkwkwkwk1]

S'rah's arrow misses its mark, ricocheting off a wall.

Targrym charges at his target, nearly cleaving in half, while Bernard skewers one through the chest. Both fall to the ground, quickly bleeding out. Amalgam's claw slashes through another, dropping it as well.

Raith, preferring to stay out of the fray, tries to keep a low profile.

The soldiers press on, apparently trapping the enemy. Still, a few soldiers succumb to the creatures' attacks.

Copernicus' prayer seems to inspire the soldiers, increasing their morale.

Finally, the creatures realize their tactical mistake, too late. However, another wave of them surge from the darkness, surprising the soldiers from the rear. Another volley of javelins fly, this time hitting more often.

A few of them split away from the main group, spotting the more powerful expeditioneers.

Two thick rock clubs swing at Targrym, both hitting him squarely across his torso, the breastplate doing little to shield him.

Two attacks target Bernard as well, but both miss, and the same happens with Amalgam.

S'rah only draws the attention of one beast, but its club misses altogether.

The commotion behind the lines attracts the healers' attention to the wounded. They move in to tend to fallen soldiers, and one of them heals Targrym as well.

DC 16 Knowledge (Local) check to identify them.

Targrym takes 9 damage and is then healed for 7. Basically, he takes 2 damage :smalltongue:

[Edgar Snow]

Seeing the Commander under attack and already receiving aid, Copernicus moves to pin a foe between them.
Move, or 5ft step if threatened to get closer. Attack for with morningstar [roll0]. +2 if flanking. Damage [roll1]

Know Religion [roll2] to see if they are blatantly connected to a deity.

[avr]

Glancing at the healer behind him, Targrym unhooks his axe from his belt and swings it in one hand rather than stepping back to use his polearm again. "Arhh, I needed that pick-me-up, good healer! These little devils hit harder than you'd think."

Move: ready axe
Standard: attack [roll0], crit threat (22+) confirm [roll1]
damage [roll2], if crit add [roll3]
Targrym Halvdan (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=688870)
Male N Dwarf Barbarian, Level 1, Init 2, HP 13/15, Speed 30
AC 17, Touch 12, Flat-footed 15, Fort 4, Ref 2, Will 0, Base Attack Bonus 1
+2 disarm Masterwork ranseur +5 (2d4+4, 18-20/x3)
Dwarven waraxe +4 (1d10+3 (1H), +4 (2H), 18-20/x3)
Javelin (3) +3 (1d6+3, 18-20/x2)
Masterwork breastplate (+5 Armor, +2 Dex)
Abilities Str 17, Dex 14, Con 16, Int 11, Wis 9, Cha 9
Condition None

[A1var3z]

Roondar steps forward and attacks with a thrust from his short sword before stepping away from the oncoming creatures.

Will attack creature that was shot if in range and living if not next nearest creature then take a step towards bernard and targrym

Attack 2d10+3
Damage 1d4-1

[avr]

Attack [roll0]
Damage [roll1]

[Triskavanski]

"I warned ya!" shouted out the draconican creature as he rushed to aid the back lines and keep the enemy from overwelming their back lines


Amalgam should still be large size, He's got +1
Amalgam's attack:
Attack (Claw): [roll0]
Damage (Claw): [roll1]

[The Big Orc]

Seeing the small group break off to go after the other expeditioners, Raith moves to join the smaller fray. He moves into a flanking position and strikes.

Attack with rapier [roll0] (+2 from flanking included)
Damage [roll1]
Sneak attack damage [roll2]

[Valery]

[roll0]

Bernard stabs at one of the enemies who assaulted him.

Attack Roll: [roll1]
Damage Roll: [roll2]

[Edgar Snow]

Cure Light Wounds on the most wounded person I can reach! (Except Amalgam. Then it's second most wounded.)
[roll0]
If necessary, Cast Defensively [roll1]

[Oko and Qailee]

S'rah does't bother to hide her irritation with the creature attacking her.
"I'm going to drop you into the dirt."


Move - 5 foot step back
Standard - FIRE!!!
Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

In case of Crit threat:
Confirm: [roll2]
Bonus Damage: [roll3]

[wkwkwkwk1]

Roondar misses the creature by a long shot.

S'rah's shot pierces the beast's lung, dropping it to the ground, almost dead.

Targrym's axe strikes true, dropping one of his foes.

Bernard stabs another one, but it remains standing.

Amalgam's claws drop yet another.

Joining in, Raith drops one of the creatures attacking Bernard.

The remaining opponents attack, but only Bernard is harmed.

Copernicus moves near Bernard and heals him.

Meanwhile, the soldiers and the creatures from the dark continue their skirmish.

1 attacking Roondar
1 attacking Targrym
1 attacking Bernard
1 attacking Amalgam

Raith is flanking with Bernard. Targrym is flanking with Amalgam

EDIT: Bernard, take 5 damage and be healed for 7. Which means, take no damage. :smalltongue:


You manage to draw a parallel between these hideous creatures and the goblins that plague the Empire's cities. However, differences abound. The glowing red eyes, the thin, pale, almost translucent skin, the canine teeth, and the shape of the bodies.

[avr]

"That's right, eyes on the tallfolk waving the dagger ... yes!" Targrym pounces on the humanoid while it's distracted, axe in hand.

Standard attack with axe, +4 flanking bonus from Vexing Flanker feat, forgot the -3 Grudge Keeper flaw penalty from being injured by 2 enemies last time so I'll apply it now (it would normally be -2 now due to having dealt damage back to 1 attacker)
Attack [roll0], if crit threat (23+) confirm w/ [roll1]
Damage [roll2], if crit add [roll3]
Move or 5' step to flank the enemy attacking Bernard.
Targrym Halvdan (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=688870)
Male N Dwarf Barbarian, Level 1, Init 2, HP 13/15, Speed 30
AC 17, Touch 12, Flat-footed 15, Fort 4, Ref 2, Will 0, Base Attack Bonus 1
+2 disarm Masterwork ranseur +5 (2d4+4, 18-20/x3)
Dwarven waraxe +4 (1d10+3 (1H), +4 (2H), 18-20/x3)
Javelin (3) +3 (1d6+3, 18-20/x2)
Masterwork breastplate (+5 Armor, +2 Dex)
Abilities Str 17, Dex 14, Con 16, Int 11, Wis 9, Cha 9
Condition None

[Triskavanski]

Amalgam flinches slightly from the wounds, going full assault as he becomes a flurry of claws and tail.


I believe this is correct
Claw [roll0]
Claw [roll1]
Tail [roll2]

Claw Dmg [roll3]
Claw Dmg [roll4]
Tail Dmg [roll5]

[Oko and Qailee]

S'rah gives a smile at her dropped foe before moving onto the next. She moves within 30ft of the creature fighting with Bernard before firing once again.

Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

In case of crit
Attack: [roll2]
Bonus Damage: [roll3]

[The Big Orc]

Raith takes a 5ft step, moving into flanking position against another foe and strikes.

Minor action - 5ft step
Full action - Full attack
Rapier attack [roll0]
Rapier damage [roll1]
Rapier sneak attack damage [roll2]
Short sword attack [roll3]
Short sword damage [roll4]
Short sword sneak attack damage [roll5]

[Valery]

Seeing the Goblin-like creature struck hard by S'rah's arrow, Bernard moves to flank Targrym's opponent.

Move Action: Go to Targrym's opponent's flank.
Standard Action: Get all stabby on that goblinish dude!
Attack Roll: [roll0]
Damage Roll: [roll1]

[A1var3z]

Roondar swings again muttering to himself ideas for notgoblin soup


Attack [roll0]
Damage [roll1]

[wkwkwkwk1]

Roondar manages to slash through the creature's hide, but does little damage.

S'rah strikes true once again, dropping another creature to the ground.

Meanwhile, Targrym misses wildly, but Bernard makes up for it by slipping his dagger between the opponent's ribs, dropping it.

Unleashing a flurry of blows, Amalgam drops his opponent and two nearby creatures, finally ending the separate skirmish.

A section of the main force, noticing some of their brothers dying, lets out a war cry and splits off, once again towards the adventurers.

Several swings ricochet off the armor suits or miss altogether, but Roondar and Raith are struck.

Raith manages to put down one of them.

The healer lays her hands upon Roondar, healing him back to shape.

You've fought 11 goblins so far. Keep up the good work!

Current situation:
2 attacking Targrym
2 attacking Amalgam
1 attacking Bernard
1 attacking Raith
1 attacking Roondar
1 attacking S'rah

Targrym is flanked. Amalgam is flanked.

Raith is flanking with Amalgam. Bernard is flanking with Targrym. Roondar is flanking with... whoever.

S'rah isn't flanked or flanking.

Roondar takes 6 damage and is healed for 9. No damage, in practice.

Raith takes 1 damage.

[Valery]

Bernard stabs at the enemy attacking him.


Attack Roll: [roll0]
Damage Roll: [roll1]

[Edgar Snow]

Seeing the odds against Targrym, Copernicus moves to assist him in combat.
[roll0] +2 if flanking
Damage, [roll1]
Crit stuff: attack [roll2] +2 if flanking
Damage, [roll3]

[Oko and Qailee]

S'rah doesn't bother to further comment on the battle, deciding just to continue focusing on shooting down the few remaining enemies. She scans the newly approaching mass, trying to see if any are directing their attention towards her.


S'rah will fire at any enemy headed towards her, if there is none she will fire at an enemy targeting any of the other PC's except for Amalgam.
Attack: [roll0] (assuming Point Blank isn't active, if it is then this and dmg should be +1 more)
Damage: [roll1]

In case of crit
Attack: [roll2]
Bonus Damage: [roll3]

[The Big Orc]

Raith attacks the one that struck at him, using his 5ft step to attempt to put another party member between him and the new group of goblins that broke off to engage the adventurers.

minor: 5ft step (flanking still but hopefully with some meat in the way of getting attacked by the mob)
full: attack with both weapons
Rapier attack [roll0]
Damage [roll1]
Sneak attack dmg [roll2]
SS attack [roll3]
Dmg [roll4]
Sneak atk [roll5]

[A1var3z]

Damned knives are only good on dead flesh Roondar mutters as he moves towards his bow and picks it back up.

Use move action to return to wear dropped bow is and standard action to pick it up

[avr]

Targrym drops his polearm to get both hands on the axe. "Long battle ahead, eh? Not much moving til the gobbos break."

+4 flank w/VF, -3 GK, +1 bless
Attack [roll0], confirm crit on 24+ [roll1]
Damage [roll2], if crit add [roll3]

[Triskavanski]

The mongrel folk draconian with them continued to thrash about striking at the creatures, a fury rising up within him.


AoOs [roll0]
claw dmg [roll1]

Claw 1 [roll2]
claw dmg [roll3]

Claw 2 [roll4]
claw dmg [roll5]

tail [roll6]
Tail dmg [roll7]

Not including flanking in these bonuses.

[Edgar Snow]

Copernicus waits for the next assault, scanning the field in front of him before making a move.
If anyone drops, move and Cure Light [roll0]
Otherwise, swing away at closest, flanking if possible [roll1] plus flanking.

[wkwkwkwk1]

While Roondar picks up his bow, S'rah drops another goblinoid to the ground.

Targrym and Bernard both manage to drop one foe each.

Amalgam once again strikes two beasts with his draconic weapons, sending them flying.

The creatures swing their clubs, but only Targrym is struck.

Raith drops another of the goblinoids.

The skirmish continues, but the soldiers are clearly winning, with very few losses.

Copernicus heals Targrym.

Current situation:
1 attacking Targrym
0 attacking Amalgam
0 attacking Bernard
1 attacking Raith
1 attacking Roondar
0 attacking S'rah

Targrym takes2 damage and is healed by 5.

Raith is flanking with Amalgam. Bernard is flanking with Targrym.

[Oko and Qailee]

S'rah moves within 30ft of the creature attacking Raith and fires.


S'rah will fire at any enemy headed towards her, if there is none she will fire at an enemy targeting any of the other PC's except for Amalgam.
Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

In case of crit
Attack: [roll2]
Bonus Damage: [roll3]

[The Big Orc]

Ducking under a blow headed his way, Raith attempts to burry his weapons in his attackers heart.

Rapier ATK [roll0]
R DMG [roll1]
Sneak ATK [roll2]
SS ATK [roll3]
SS DMG [roll4]
Sneak ATK [roll5]

[Valery]

Bernard stabs at the goblin who is assaulting Targrym.


Attack Roll: [roll0]
Damage Roll: [roll1]

Crit Confirm: [roll2]
Bonus Damage: [roll3]

[avr]

Targrym takes another swing. "Running out of friends, aren't you? Best run now, little one." Over his shoulder to Copernicus, "Much obliged, but save any more for those who really need it."

+4 flank w/VF, -2 GK, +1 bless
Attack [roll0], on crit threat (25+), confirm with [roll1]
Damage [roll2], on crit add [roll3]
Targrym Halvdan (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=688870)
Male N Dwarf Barbarian, Level 1, Init 2, HP 15/15, Speed 30
AC 17, Touch 12, Flat-footed 15, Fort 4, Ref 2, Will 0, Base Attack Bonus 1
+2 disarm Masterwork ranseur +5 (2d4+4, 18-20/x3)
Dwarven waraxe +4 (1d10+3 (1H), +4 (2H), 18-20/x3)
Javelin (3) +3 (1d6+3, 18-20/x2)
Masterwork breastplate (+5 Armor, +2 Dex)
Abilities Str 17, Dex 14, Con 16, Int 11, Wis 9, Cha 9
Condition None

[A1var3z]

Roondar fires another arrow at the attacking creature then moves to group with the rest of the party.


Attack [roll0]
Damage [roll1]

[Edgar Snow]

After the dark creatures make their, hopefully, final worthy attacks, Copernicus moves to help his allies finish them off.
Move to closest ally that threatens an enemy, attempt to Aid Another on their next attack (+2) [roll0]

[Triskavanski]

Second verse, same as the first, Amalgam continues to put them into the dirts.



AoOs [roll0]
claw dmg [roll1]

Claw 1 [roll2]
claw dmg [roll3]

Claw 2 [roll4]
claw dmg [roll5]

tail [roll6]
Tail dmg [roll7]

Not including flanking in these bonuses.

[wkwkwkwk1]

Roondar puts an arrow through the creature's shoulder, while S'rah, aided by Copernicus, strikes true, dropping another.

Clearly beginning to tire, Targrym misses, but Bernard shoves his dagger into the beast.

Amalgam misses twice and hits once, throwing another of the goblinoids into the air.

Roondar is attacked, but the swing misses spectacularly.

Raith misses with both weapons.

Finally, the creatures from the dark begin to fall back under the relentless assault from your troops. They scatter and flee, most of them being cut down on their way out. A few remain, too stubborn and stupid to flee, and are quickly put down.

The fight is over. Your side suffered very few losses, but many are injured. An archer notices Roondar struggling, and quickly puts an end to it.


A1var3z, here's a few rule explanations: normally, firing a bow in melee range gives the enemy a free attack against you. To prevent this from happening, you could take a 5-foot step (a special action where you move 5 feet without provoking attacks because you moved out of melee range) to back out of melee range before fighting. However, if you take a 5-foot step, you cannot use a move action in the same turn, and vice-versa. It's not a problem in this case, since we're doing this a bit cinematically and it doesn't really affect anything, but just so you know! :smallwink:

Also... *ahem*... each of you gets... 271 XP! :smallbiggrin:

[Edgar Snow]

Copernicus watches the healers move to tend the wounded. Content that their job is more than adequate, he moves to finish off the wounded, with a prayer at each one.
"... And may you find the light of Pelor to either guide you into the next world, or burn you eternally in His holy power..." *ksshh-thunk*

[avr]

Targrym gestures at one of the torch-bearers to come closer then bends over to take a closer look at one of the fallen enemy. "Well, what are you, you crazed little thing? At peace now for what that's worth. May the soul forger beat you into a better shape in the next life. And what exactly did you bring to this fight aside from those javelins?"

He checks the gear it brought for any signs of where it might have come from and quietly pockets any valuables.

[wkwkwkwk1]

As the goblinoid finally awakes to Targrym's words, it spits a glob of saliva and blood on Targrym's face.

"Huun dhon ogaach ac or dhec der or duurthaac shuun!" it says. Targrym can't understand what he says, but feels himself blushing slightly for no reason. It was clearly an insult, and not a light one.

[Oko and Qailee]

As the goblins repeat S'rah tries to fire at them one more time. Once it's clear that she wouldn't drop any more she ceases.

"Huun dhon ogaach ac or dhec der or duurthaac shuun!

S'rah gives a small smile as the goblins spits in the dwarfs face before walking over.

"He's lacking in manners. I doubt he brought much to this fight except a death wish."

[Valery]

"He's lacking in manners. I doubt he brought much to this fight except a death wish."

Bernard sheaths his dagger walks over to the goblinoid laying on the ground.

"He was certainly in over his head. I'm more interested in knowing what he's saying. Is there anyone here who knows what the goblinoid is speaking?"

[wkwkwkwk1]

"[...]Is there anyone here who knows what the goblinoid is speaking?"

Nope, no-one has Goblin as a language on their sheet :smallbiggrin:

[avr]

Targrym mops his face with a polishing rag as he steps back in disgust. "Filthy beast. Makes me want to track his kith and kin back and demand satisfaction ... not now though. First we need to secure the camp. A barricade with a gap channelling them into the shield wall should make the fight winnable by them alone, they didn't come close to breaking through."

[The Big Orc]

Cleaning his blades, Raith walks over to one of the goblin bodies. He quickly checks it over for valuables before saying, "We need to burn the bodies lest they fester."

Search Check [roll0]

[Valery]

"We need to burn the bodies lest they fester."

"Im not so sure that burning the bodies is such a good idea. We been caved in, so there wouldn't be any place for the smoke to go." Bernard look's downwards to the dark corridor from where the goblinoids came. Pointing into the darkness he says, "I suggest that we make camp somewhere down the line. Otherwise, we'll be amoung the corpses."

Bernard turns to the goblinoid and says, "This guy might still be useful. I'd rather not kill him, he's lost and that's good enough for me, but maybe we can communicate through mannerisms? Gleam some information?"

[Oko and Qailee]

"Perhaps he can guide us if we need to venture further into the cave? If he is unwilling to do so it would make more sense to execute him, he'd just be a liability and potential traitor."

[wkwkwkwk1]

Searching the bodies, you find only their weapons and armors, mostly consisting of stone clubs, shield and crude leather and hide armor. Some of them carry food with a smell that makes you retch, a few peculiarly-shaped stones, and not much else. Nothing you'd consider even remotely valuable.

Upon further interrogation, the goblinoid, in a way reminiscent of old mannerisms of the surface, lifts a single finger, insulting you and your family at once. It is clear that he doesn't speak common, but he is an eloquent communicator.

It would be possible to track the many attackers back to their camp, but the hard stone floor would make the task less than trivial.

A1var3z will be away for a few weeks; since I feel uncomfortable NPC'ing someone for so long, we will keep playing without him for a while. He will be kept safe meanwhile.

[avr]

Flicking contemptuously at the hide armor, Targrym says "Eh, at least there's more around here than stone and crazy men. Something with thicker skin than a gobbo was skinned for this."

He sets about making sure that his suggestion of a barricade to channel the charge if the camp is attacked again is heard.

[Oko and Qailee]

As Targym attends to the barricade, S'rah addresses the commander.

"What are your orders? or at least whats the current plan?"

Honestly, the Dwarf seems to be more pro-active about organizing this group than this commander

I'm using Italic for thoughts.

[wkwkwkwk1]

"My orders? My orders were to obey your orders, so my men are making a barricade with the crates we brought. If you want my opinion, though, I can tell you that I would at least scout ahead, maybe try to find out where their camp is."

[Edgar Snow]

]"Sounds like a good enough plan to me. While true scouting is not my forte, I may be of use to light the way," Copernicus responds. "But who is with me?"

[Valery]

Bernard chuckles and leans up against the wall of the tunnel.

"Seems strange," Bernard said forcing a smile, "I forget that we're in charge. What an odd feeling?" Bernard then turns to Copernicus. "I'll go with you, but I'm no scout. We'll need one more. At least if the others would like to help Targrym here with the barricade" Bernard galnces over at S'rah and says, "Maybe you?"

[Oko and Qailee]

"Maybe you?"

"Maybe? You have a lukewarm way of asking someone to join you."

S'rah gives a quick glance up and down at Bernard and Copernicus before continuing.

"I don't mean this as an insult, but neither of you appear particularly stealthy. I'll accompany you, but I suggest we bring at least one more stealthy individual and maybe a few more than that in case we get into battle with more of those creatures again."

[The Big Orc]

"I can go. I've done my share of snooping around. Perhaps the louder members of the group would stay further behind us, in earshot in case we get found out? And we could really use an easy to hide source of light," he looks to the commander, "Do we have any lanterns? Maybe a bulls-eye one?"

[Oko and Qailee]

"Alright. Let's grab a few more then, I'll also check on lanterns."

S'rah heads over to two of the recon halflings.

"Two of you, come with us. We'll want you scouting with us. Get one of the snipers as well, he will keep close enough to us to keep track of us, but far enough away that if we're caught he can shout back to the rest of the group."

After giving the recon their instructions S'rah heads over to the equipment. She checks for any bulls eye lanterns, caltrops, manacles, and a flint and steel.

[The Big Orc]

Grabbing a bulls-eye lantern for himself, Raith mentions to whoever is staying behind, "We need to figure out if any of these soldiers can speak with the denizens. Maybe our diplomat can resolve this for us with no more bloodshed." Once the recon team is ready, Raith goes with them, with a lit lantern, keeping the amount of light coming out of it to be limited. "Without the moon and stars these lights are going to stick out like sore thumbs..." he mutters to himself.

Hide [roll0]
Move Silently [roll1]

[Edgar Snow]

Copernicus grabs a lit, regular torch. At the request of the more nimble members, and to logic of course, he stays at the back - a good distance back - and does his best to muffle his steps.

Holding torch and shield, and 80 feet from the front of his group.
Move Silently [roll0]

[Valery]

"We'll need a fall back plan, should things go south." Bernard goes to grab fifteen of the soldiers(Ten of the Guardians and five of the Destroyers) "If we get overwhelmed we will have a line to retreat to. Unfortunately, this should make us louder, if we travel in a group."

Bernard addresses S'rah. "How far back do you want us to follow? I'm not quite stealthy, just fast."

[avr]

"And I'm neither!" Targrym adds. "These soldiers are the same. You want peace and quiet, you don't send an army."

[Oko and Qailee]

S'rah places manacles on the goblin prisoner as she speaks.
"Do you really need that many protecting you? I was thinking me, the two scouts, and... I'm sorry what's your name again? I am S'rah Song."

She asks Raith. Assuming he introduces himself, S'rah replies,
"A pleasure."

before continuing.
"Anyway, so the recon group will lead the way, at least 100ft ahead of the group. The two snipers will be 50 ft away from the recon team, so they can still see us easily to call for help, but are at a far lower risk of being caught in the process."


The recon group is the most stealthy, both me and Raith have +7 to Move Silently. The Snipers behind us should be able to keep track of where we are, but with an extra 50ft between us the enemy would need another +5 on Listen to hear/spot them compared to the Recon group. The small army following us would get at least a +10 Listen/Spot. Traveling would be a bit slow, since we don't want the goblin with the recon group. This means the recon group would frequently have to double back to double check directions.

Is that cool with everyone?


Move Silently: [roll0]
Hide: [roll1]
Track: [roll2]
Spot: [roll3]
Listen: [roll4]

[Valery]

[QUOTE=avr;20493929]"And I'm neither!" Targrym adds. "These soldiers are the same. You want peace and quiet, you don't send an army."

"It just a back up if things get hairy. Judging by how many of the goblinoids attacked us, we should expect their numbers to be high at whatever potential camp they have up ahead. That being said, I don't want to get overwhelmed should our recon party get spotted."

S'rah places manacles on the goblin prisoner as she speaks.
"Do you really need that many protecting you? I was thinking me, the two scouts, and... I'm sorry what's your name again? I am S'rah Song."

"Bernard Sable," he replies to S'rah extending a hand out to her, "good to know you. These men aren't for protecting me, though I'd like to increase my chances for survival I'm much more preoccupied with making sure as many of us make it out of here alive as possible. To that end, I'd like to bring all of them along. Better safe than sorry."

"Anyway, so the recon group will lead the way, at least 100ft ahead of the group. The two snipers will be 50 ft away from the recon team, so they can still see us easily to call for help, but are at a far lower risk of being caught in the process."

"Sounds good to me. We'll stick back a good distance, but be sure to illuminate us to any distress should we need to come to you." Bernard goes over to the mound of equipment and searches for a piece of cloth. Once he finds one, he goes back to the goblinoid and ties it around his mouth. "Wouldn't want him blabbing while we're keeping quiet."

"Don't be a hero," Bernard says to the goblinoid, showing off his dagger.

[wkwkwkwk1]

With the prisoner in tow, the small team moves down the large tunnel, torches in hand. After a few hundred feet, it widens gradually into a larger cavern. Slightly phosphorescent moss in the walls of the cavern give off a dim light, just enough for you to get a sense of the enormity of this underground complex.
The ceiling is now many hundreds of feet above you. Looking further into the heart of the cave, you understand that the ceiling eventually rises beyond the range of your eyesight. It is a truly massive cavern, that will certainly take you quite a while to explore. If you don't die first.

Getting to the mouth of the tunnel, S'rah is able to tell that the few, dim footprints turn to your left. One of the soldiers insists that an exposed flame will definitely give your presence away.

Give me a spot check.

[avr]

Spot: [roll0] actually 3, see OOC thread.
Is there enough light from the moss for humans to walk without stubbing their toes etc.? How about people with low-light vision?

BTW, even without their tower shields (assuming that extra -10 armor check doesn't apply while the shields aren't in active use) the human soldiers have a base -6 move silently. With 15 of them you can assume at least one will roll 6 or less on 2d10 (95% chance). 100' behind you that's an effective move silently check in the range 6-10.
"Ha! This is like the old stories. All we need is a dragon sitting on a pile of gold now and we're in a ballad." Targrym swaggers into the cavern.

[wkwkwkwk1]

You travel further into the massive cave complex. Even with the torchlight, it is fairly hard to avoid tripping on the many, many obstacles littering the ground beneath your feet. More than once, you almost fell into a pit.

Despite this, S'rah is able to keep following the tracks.

You just barely spot a dot of light somewhere in the middle of the darkness ahead of you. You have no idea how far away it is, and it keeps escaping your eyes, but you'd say it's pretty far away, maybe a few thousand feet.

[Oko and Qailee]

Not wanting to lose the tracks, S'rah signals to one of the scouts to get as close to her as possible. One he or she does, S'rah gets close enough to whisper into his ear.

"There are moving lights ahead, at least one thousand feet away. Go inform the sniper and then the group further back. Make sure they're staying far back. We will continue moving forward in the meantime."

Once the first scout departs, S'rah tries to point out the moving lights to Raith and the other scout before continuing forward.

[The Big Orc]

Nodding to S'rah, Raith passes off his lights and starts moving forwards slowly, carefully feeling out every footstep before putting any weight on it. He makes his way forward until he can see the source of the light.

[avr]

Targrym gets the main group to put 200' between themselves and the snipers then moves to 60' behind the snipers (the limit of his darkvision) so there's some backup close. If the snipers have stopped moving forward entirely though he'll merge the groups and wait there with them.

If they are moving forward still:
Move Silently [roll0]
Hide [roll1]

"Don't keep all the fun for yourselves little rangers!"

[wkwkwkwk1]

Moving towards the source of light, you finally see what it is. You see the faint outline of a palisade, ten feet tall and perhaps a hundred or more wide, a few fire pots along the top where short humanoid figures warm themselves. Then you are spotted.

Cries echo beyond the wall, as the defenders scramble for their weapons.

The scouting party is about 100 ft. away from the wall. You can take a standard action within the surprise round. Roll for initiative.