After the goblins’ retreat from the stream the adventures found a nice spot to set and take rest for a few moments as they gathered their wits.
Once the party was well rested they set out north in search of the illusive Cryoden mines. After a few hours march they come to the foot of the mountain range, the awe-inspiring Rauvin Mountains towering above them in the distance.
The sky is clear with but a few clouds speckled here and there. The terrain before the peaks is not near as treacherous as one might think. In fact the foothills seem to be more of an open field with hills pushing there way out, in varies locations. The ground is covered in tall grass with many scrub oak bushes scattered across the hills. Pine trees are the most dominant species but a few Oaks and Maples force their way out of the ground in spots. Large boulders along with small rocks are scattered in no special fashion across the valley floor.

A short trek across a flat section of land and over a hill exposes you to your quest. There on the hill you see a large cave mouth with a wide trail that winds through the foothills up to the entrance. Next to the trail is a cluster of boulders; possibly a land mark used for identifying the trail during winter.
That must be the Mines!

The trail appears to be empty, but it does travel further into the foothills, not all of the trail can be seen from here.

Full hp for all.
Skills if you wish along with the plan of action

"Well, that looks like the place?"  Erdthar asks, more than tells, Vespian as they lead the party over the hill to a view of the cave mouth.

On the lookout for any nasties that may be about, Quindil drops back to cover the rear.

Quindil Liahstia rolled 9 using 1d20+4. Spot Check.
Quindil Liahstia rolled 8 using 1d20+4. Listen Check.

Unfortunately for the group, Quindil seems more interested to hum a few bars of an elven tune to himself and watch the birds, instead of actually looking for enemies.

"Don't ask me." Pello says from his place in the group, "I've never been here before."

The gnome snickers

"Would be fun if we accidentally cleared the wrong mine."

The group slowly advances toward the mine entrance, as Erdthar leads them off the side of the trail, as not to make their presence fully known.  Not sure that this is the place the party takes a few moments to discuss the plan of action.
Moving a bit closer up the side of a small hill gives you a better view of the trail leading toward the mine. The trail seems to be clear except for a few wagon trails (ruts formed by the wagons as their heavy wheels grab for traction) leading up and down it. The cave mouth yawns in the distance.
It is getting close to sundown. The air begins to chill as a stiff breeze blows south out of the Rauvin peaks.

4th of Fading 4:57pm

Erdthar halts his companions before reaching the mine entrance.  "There is a sentry up ahead." He speaks in a quiet voice, no louder than a whisper.

Vespian halts, looks up ahead to where Erhtdar had spotted a sentry, quietly stows her sword and readies her bow.

Vespian St.Brandi rolled 32 using 1d20+12. Spot.
Vespian St.Brandi rolled 24 using 1d20+12. Listen.

Erdthar and Quindil halt the party as they scope out an enemy sentry.
With Erdthar pointing out the enemy Vespian and the rest of the party can easily make him out.

The sentry sets on top of a stone spire that juts up out of the ground at a 45 degree angel, it points to the south. The goblin sentry seems unaware as he relaxes in the late day sun. With him he carries a small bow and what seem to be a pile of spears sits next to him on the rock.

Vespian nocks her bow.


OoC:The party is located on the West side of the trail. The goblin sentry is 100'forward and across the trail (120' straight shot to goblin). The spire he sets on has a rock face(20' high) on its south side(DC: 15 climb), yet the north side is a steady climb(DC: 5 Climb) up the slope.

The goblin has not seen you, nor will he see you unless you move. If you move: Hide DC: 6 Move Silent DC: 12
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"Bowmen, let us shoot as one." She signals to the other shooters to ready their Bows and Crossbows.

((All that Slope, Tangent, Sign, Co-sign Angle stuff aside. What is my die modifer to make a shot on the sentry?))"

DM: no mods other than Rang Inc. He is 120 feet away, so +1 rang inc for a long bow or +2 for a short bow. +1 for a crossbow
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On command, Erdthar shoots the golbin in sychronization with the others.

OOC:
13:46, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 19 using 1d20+2. Crossbow shot.
13:46, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 2 using 1d8. Crossbow damage.

My light crossbow has a range increment of 80 ft - so 120 ft is in the 2nd increment, for a -2 to hit.

Quindil pulls out his little bow and takes aim...it's a tough shot at this range.


Attack Roll:19
Damage:4
Quindil Liahstia rolled 19 using 1d20+1. Attack roll with bow (+5 AB, -4 range).
Quindil Liahstia rolled 4 using 1d6. damage.

For a short moment, Pello considers sending a gift to the sentry as well, but seeing all the artillery moving into position around him, he decides to preserve his powers for a while.

Gimuld nods in silent recognition to the others. He raises his crossbow at the goblin and nocks a bolt. He prepares to fire at a notice.

Bad internet! I shall eat your children

Possible Damage: Gimuld Froking rolled 4 using 1d8.
Attack Roll: Gimuld Froking rolled 16 using 1d20+2.

((Is that everybody?))

"Now." She quietly gives the signal to fire.

Vespian St.Brandi rolled 17 using 1d20+2. Arrowshot +6-4.
Vespian St.Brandi rolled 5 using 1d6. damage.

A barage of arrows and bolts fly to their target. The goblin looks to the west just as the arrows find their mark. The arrows sink deep into his flesh as he attempt to signal someone, but he fails. Blood gurgle sfrom his lips as he falss forward off teh cliff face. "Thud Snap" He lands hard on the broken ground below.

"Nicely Timed folks."  Erdthar congratulates his companions, before smoothly moving up into the broken ground beneath the cliff to check the body.

"Nicely Done." Vespian agrees with Erthdar.

"Yes, quite nice. If we can handle all the invaders this way, this'll be easily earned drinking money."

At first glance you notice that the goblin wears well worn studded leathers a Morningstar is still strapped to his belt on his left hip. A bandoleer stretches across his chest, it appears to hold crossbow bolts and a brass whistle hangs from his neck.

And for some reason Milo seems to have run of, perhaps he needed a last minute break in the trees.

So do you take the equipment? Do you search him or his guard post?

Equipment: Stud leather(small), Morningstar, Bandoleer, brass whistle

Erdthar takes the equipment, tucking the brass whistle in a vest pocket next to his own signal whistle.  Looking up the sheer cliff face, he wonders,
"I suppose we shold get up there before someone notices our friend here is missing."

OOC:
so how tall is the cliff?  what is the Climb DC?

"Oi, take it easy now." Pello objects, "You might be able to climb up and down cliff sides, but some of us have had better things to do than physical training. How about we take the trail?"

"Once I'm on top, "the big orc speculates "I could lower a rope and help the rest of you up."  His voice was distracted, his attention more on the cliff face and possible routes to the top.  "Besides, the trail is dangerous, the other guards might be hidden better."

"Indeed, I could probally throw Pello up to you." Vespian offers to help with the mountain climb.

Pello's eyes dart to Vespian, not entirely sure if she's jocking.

"On the other hand, I might be able to climb the cliff anyway. Will require me to spend one of my spells, but.."

OoC: The spire he sets on has a rock face(20' high) on its south side(DC: 15 climb), yet the north side is a steady climb(DC: 5 Climb) up the slope.

"If you climb first Erthdar and set a rope to aid the others, we can cover your climb with our missile fire. That might suffice and save Pello a spell for combat." Vespian suggests.
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Erdthar ties one end of a rope around his waist, and climbs, solidly, carefully, up to the goblin's old perch.

OOC:
take 10 on the climb, for a 15 total

Erdthar, after carefully inspecting his route makes it to the top.
Reaching the top was no easy task, the last leg of the climb is pitched out over the ground a bit and the apex of the climb is a slight overhang.
The strong Orc makes the climb look so easy that one wants to attempt to follow right behind him. However the last bit of the climb seemed the hardest, when he had to reach out and pull him self up feet first.

OoC:Use rope DC:10
Once the rope is in place Climb DC:5

Pulling himself up past the last hard section of reverse slope, Erdthar keeps low as he looks over the small nest for the best place to tie off the rope.  Unwinding it from around his waist, he loops it securely around a large rock well off from the edge, and ties a perfect bowline to hold the loop firm.  wadding up an old sack from his pack, he pads the rope where it falls over the edge down to his companions below.

OoC:
Take 10 (for 13) on use rope

Vespian takes her turn on the climb, using the rope let down by Erhtdar to assist her.

Climb Check 8-  Do you need to make a Rope Use Roll for a climb assist? Its not she's doing any fancy knotwork or anything.

Vespian heaves herself up the rope. With little effort the lass is able to reach the peak and pull herself up.

The road ahead seems clear. The mines are still just a bit in the distance. The days few remaining rays of sunshine filter across the valley floor. Creating long shadows over the trails and foothills.

OoC: "Still need a few Climb checks DC:5"

Pello looks towards the top of the cliff, and then at the dangling rope. Wrinkling his nose he makes a small disgusted sound, and then casts a spell on himself. Ignoring the rope, he quickly scampers to the top, finding hand and footholds where there apparently are non.

Spider Climb

Quindil climbs up the rope and joins the rest of the party.

Take 10 on climb for total of 10.

When everyone else goes up, he ties the rope around his waist and figures that if he somehow falls, someone will pull him up. He climbs up the same way everyone else did.

Taking 10

"Show Off," Vespian sticker her tongue out at Pello.

"No tongue."  Erdthar grumbles gruffly, "Tease."  Then he grins and chuckles.  "We are busy here working, you know."

"Prude," Vespian laughs along with Erthdar and then gives a few curvy jiggles to bounce along with while studying the area from this new vantage point.


Vespian St.Brandi rolled 26 using 1d20+12. Spot.
Vespian St.Brandi rolled 15 using 1d20+12. Listen.

Most of the party makes the climb, some with magical help some with brute strength.
From the top of the spire the trail to the mine seems clear. Almost too clear. No more sentries can be seen from this vantage point, and from here you have a nice view of the mine and its approach. However, you are also somewhat in the open, up high like this, but the ground below has many places to duck into if the need arises. Large scrub oaks dominate the valley floor with large boulders hiding in their branches. Pine trees and Oaks speckle the sides of the trail from here to the mine.

Erdthar pulls the brass whistle from his pocket, and looks it over carefully.  "I have my own whistle something like this one."  He pulled out his own signal whistle.  "The sound can carry for quite some distance."  He looked out to the distant, clear mine entrance.  "Probably to the mine entrance there."

He judged distance, times, and locations.  "If someone up here was to blow this whistle, while most of us were down around the mine entrance is positions of cover."  He thought aloud.  "We could move in behind whatever force came out to investigate, and ambush them."

Gimuld thinks over what Erdthar says. Well... if I were the whistler, I could probably hide from what would look in this direction. Or maybe I should better aplicate my stealth skills to the ambush?

"Well, if I do it, I could hang on the side of the cliff, out of sight. And it would keep your most valuable party member out of danger. Win-win, eh?"

"Sounds like a stout plan" Vespian swings her flowing hair to the side. And reaches down to pinch Pello's cheek "so little one? How long does that spell of yers last? Perhaps you should blow the horn, and surprise any stragglers that make it up here with your magic." Pointing to some boulders clustered near the trail "Perhaps we can sneek up and wait there for the enemy to pass?" She looks to Quindil and Erdthar waiting their responce.
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"The spell lasted ten minutes last I checked. Though I think I've gotten better lately.

Pello scratches his cheek

"And technically I guess its a whistle, not a horn."

It should work, yeah.  Good plan, I like it.  I'm gonna take one shot with my bow before using my spear, tho.

The party seems to have a good plan coming together, now for the details.

There are many spots along the trail between here and the mine that would work well for hiding. Large boulders, overgrown shrubs, and many trees could be used as cover.

You are currently on the East side of the trail with the mine being due north. Cave entrance is just over 500’ away.

First: who is going to blow the whistle?

Second: What side of trail does ambush party want to wait at? And  how far away from the spire will you be?




OoC: Once we get a plan I will get a map, and we will see if you can spring this trap. Good idea btw:)

Also Hide rolls from any that wish to stay out of sight.

5:00pm 4th of Fading

OOC:
Who has the best spot?  If he directs us, and we work quietly and carfully, we should be able to take 20 on a hide.  I say we get as close as possible to the mine entrance - say 100 feet or so, before placing ourselves.

From real-world army infantry training - I know a prepaired position is practically impossible to find from a target's eye view if you do it right, and having someone out at the target side, helping should allow us the time to get it 'perfect'

Taking all that time, of course, runs it's own risks as we might do something to alert our quarry while we are setting up, or simply run into a shift change or something.

I think Pello or Muk are good choices for whistle-blower, they both have decent ranged options, and neither particularly wants to get into melee.

I have +12 spot. Both pello and Muk should stay back as whistle blowers, to cover each other

Ooc:Map Notes: Grid Square = 10’
Rock formations are in gray. Each contour line represents 10’ increase in elevation. The closer the line are together the steeper the grade.

Green star burst are trees or shrubs. Can be used as cover.


chose your ambush location, and give me some checks, Hide Move silent...ect

let's move into J23 and K22 - that's enough room for eight of us.

I think wee'll be taking 20 on the hides - if anyone with a good move silent want to move across the road to g/h12 area, that could be good too.

I might have an average Move Silent if I lose my chain shirt, but that is a very secondary skill based only on my Dex Bonus. Don't we have anybody who specializes in that kind of thing?

Yeah I specialize in the sneaking. I'm not a stratigist but I was thinking of going either around the NE rock or something. But maybe g/h 12 would be better.

You might get good cover at the tip of this rock, between the tree and the rock.  Might be a good spot for a bowmen.

Quindil refers to v34-w34, that region.  Prolly a good spot for me to hide with my bow...I could take one or two shots at em, then cover Pello with my spear.

"I will move into position with Erthdar behind the tree." She looks across the expanse. "If the archers can keep the heat off of us with missile fire, we should be able catch them before they mass upon us."

Gimuld looks over to the smallest of the rock formations. If I can get there, I can support from that side. Just right over there. Gimuld points to the T11 area.

"To get with with a charge, we should hit them at the first bend.  Archer make sure you can cover that area."

OOC:
the bend at J-K/17-18

"And I'll hang on the side of the rock, so the sound comes from generally the right direction, but I'm still hidden."

OOC-
&36

The adventuring group takes a few moments to inspect the terrain, looking for a good ambush location. After a bit of debate the group nails down a plan.
Slowly they move into their positions, being careful not to alert the target. They seem to have a sound plan; Gimuld and Quindil will cover the melee warriors with bow fire as Erdthar and Vespian charge the enemy. Pello and Mukhallad are being used as bait.
With the sun low in the sky the party readies for the signal.



I will need Init's

5:06pm 4th of Fading
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And Pello blows the whistle

Init: 21

Erdthar tenses in his hidden spot in the bushes, waiting for whatever approaches along the road.

13:36, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 14 using 1d20+3. Initiative.

Quindil watches the corner as he waits for Pello to blow his whistle.
Calmly, he nocks an arrow and waits.

Quindil Liahstia rolled 21 using 1d20+3. Initiative.

As soon as he hears the whistle, he draws the bow back, preparing his shot.

Vespian has her Great Sword standing in the ground, blade down beside her as she waits to take out the first of the Goblins with her bow.

Gimuld moves over to his spot quietly and hides. He moves into postition and awaits a goblin threat.

Init: Gimuld Froking rolled 6 using 1d20+3.
Move Silently: Gimuld Froking rolled 21 using 1d20+8.
Hide: Gimuld Froking rolled 16 using 1d20+3.

TOOOOooooooooot! The whistle blows.
Now the moments of anticipation creep by as you await the enemy. It as if time has stopped, minutes pass like hours and nothing can be seen or heard.
Gimuld stares intently at the cave mouth for many moments. Quindil’s bow arm starts to quiver as he waits. Erdthar stands strong as usual. Pello and Mukhallad Hustle to the “backside” of the spire, to stay out of sight. Vespian stands silent with her eyes closed; she looks to be in deep contemplation.

"They are coming, Beware! Four of them are mounted on Giant Beetles!" She tells Erdthar.

Quindil squints, looking for a target, but nothing is in his site yet.  He stands patiently, straining to hold the bowstring taut, for the first head to turn the corner, waiting to put an arrow in it.

"Screeeeetch....Screeech!"A horrific sound fills the air as four Giant beetles mounted by goblins come charging out of the cave mouth. The large beetles calmer down the trail, giving Gimuld a clear view of them, the rogue ducks his head out of sight as the vermin approach. Quindil can briefly make out there images through the trees as the come from the cave mouth, but then his sight is blocked once the pass near the rock out cropping. Pello and Mukhallad dare not look over the top of the spire, for the horrific sounds was enough to do them in. Erdthar and Vespian stand ready for their charge, although Vespian has her bow knocked.

"I would suggest we focus our attacks on one beetle at a time, the quicker to reduce their numbers that will bite us back."

"Charge right after the archer's attack."  he tells his companion quietly.

The beetles rush forth from the mine and charge down the trail. A few moments later and they are in clear view of Gimuld, Vespian and Erdthar.
The large beetles are a deep blue almost metallic color, when the sun hits them they reflect it back as a faint colorful pattern. There massive jaws are lined by two large mandibles that reach out and snap shut every so often as it runs. The goblins atop the beetles seem to be holding on for dear life, they do not appear to have weapons readied.

Milo and Ruff appear on the trail south of the spire, just below Pello and Mukhallad. Seems that Milo has finished his business in the woods, and decided that he did not want to travel alone.

Vespian will wait for the Beetles to pass her place of hiding so that she can ambush them from behind.

Erdthar also waits until the opportune moment (when the beetles are somewhere around V21)

OoC: When are the archers fireing? Anything from the casters? Milo, you are in (>,33) you are free to join in, if you move I need a Move silent and  Hide check, that is if you wish to remain out of sight ;)

Map notes:

Grid = 10'
Large Gray objects are rock out cropppings, Contour lines represent height, each line is 10' in altitude, the closer the lines, the steeper the hill.

The beetles along with their goblin mounts rush down the path heading for the lookout spire, on their way to investigate the signal whistle. The monstrous mounts clamber down the trail with effective speed, using all six legs to their advantage. A plume of dust follows them close behind. As the beasts pass, the ground shakes and rumbles, enough to un-nerve even the most seasoned of warriors. As they turn the corner and draw near, the tension mounts. Will the trap be sprung effectively?



Map notes:
Grid = 10'
Large Gray objects are rock out cropppings, Contour lines represent height, each line is 10' in altitude, the closer the lines, the steeper the hill.

Milo looks to the Beetles and begins to whisper a chant in the Language of the Druids drawing the plants around them to hold them.


Cast Entagle centered on Beetles
DC 13
Range: 480 ft
Area of Effect: 40 ft Radius
Effect: *If Fail Save> -2 Attack Rolls -4 effective Dex Cant Move
        *If Make Save> Move at only Half Speed
        *By useing a fll rnd actn Str or Escpe Art. check DC 20 brk free

13:56, Today: Milo Hardbottle rolled 22 using 1d20+2. Hide.
13:56, Today: Milo Hardbottle rolled 8 using 1d20+2. Move Silent.
13:52, Today: Milo Hardbottle rolled 3 using 1d20+2. Initiative.
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It's a long shot for his little bow, but Quindil launches an arrow at one of the mounted goblins.

Quindil Liahstia rolled 4 using 1d20+1. Attack Roll with bow (+5, -4 for range).

Kielk!

Quindil must not have kept the string taut...his arrow falls far short of the first goblin.  Wasting no time, he nocks another arrow and prepares another shot.

The trap is sprung! Quindil gets the attack started as he launches an arrow trying to dislodge one of the goblin riders. In his anticipation he was not able to connect with the shot, the arrow shaft goes wide thumping a tree trunk.


Go! Kill kill kill


Initiative Order
Quindil: 21
Pello: 21 *
Erdthar: 14
Gimuld: 6
Vespian: 4
Milo: 3

Hearing the ambush being sprung, thoughts quickly runs through Pello's sagely mind on how he can best help. Too far away for spells. Too little use from a crossbow. A distraction!

Having defined his objective, Pello quickly scampers to the top of the rocky spire, and hollers at the goblins, "Prepare foul creatures.. to meet.. you doom!"

With a flourish the gnome spins around and snaps of his belt, proudly displaying his behind.

'That should get their attention.'


Move: =34
Standard action: Moon goblins
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Gimuld moves closer to the goblins to strike. He moves to u14 and launches with his crossbow.

Move to U14
Possible damgage: Gimuld Froking rolled 7 using 1d8.
Attack roll: Gimuld Froking rolled 12 using 1d20+4.

Erdthar breaks into a rage and runs forth quickly, striking at the nearest beetle with a double-haded swing of his mighty axe.

Vespian is slow to react and not sure which Beetle the other Archers have chose. She shrugs and fires.

Standard Action: Attack Beetle #3
Result: Vespian St.Brandi rolled 20 using 1d20+6. Arrow shot beetle number Three.
Vespian St.Brandi rolled 2 using 1d6. Arrow damage.

Quindil moves up 5ft and takes another shot.

Quindil Liahstia rolled 7 using 1d20+3. (+5, -3 for range.  Attacking Goblin 4).

Kielk!

Again, Quindil's arrow fails to find its mark.

Edit-moved to v33
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The ambush begins with a shot of the bow from Quindil, unfortunately the
arrow fails to find its mark. Pello, not wanting to be left out of the plan
decides to show his daryair to the enemy, whom take notice just long enough
for Erdthar to find an opening. Erdthar charges head long into one of the
beast, forgoing all of its defenses and landing a solid blow on the hard
shell of the beetle. The beetle stagers but manages to hold its footing.
Gimuld in excitement launches a crossbow bolt into the pack, but without a
solid target the shot goes wide landing harmlessly between one of the
beetles feet. Vespian follows suite and launches an arrow into the hard
carpace of the beetle, the arrow thuds and sticks when it hits, protruding
from the beetles hide. Milo calls upon the Treefather, and the ground around the
beetles begins to grow and crawl, the shrubs, bushes and trees attempt to
entangle all around them.

Cast Entagle centered on Beetles
DC 13
Range: 480 ft
Area of Effect: 40 ft Radius
Effect: *If Fail Save> -2 Attack Rolls -4 effective Dex Cant Move
*If Make Save> Move at only Half Speed
*By useing a fll rnd actn Str or Escpe Art. check DC 20 brk free

Beetles:
B1: Save:5 fail  Hp: -0 (-2 Attack Rolls -4 effective Dex Cant Move)
B2: Save:7 fail   Hp: -0 (-2 attack Rolls -4 effective Dex Cant move)
B3: Save:6 fail   Hp: -2 (-2 attack Rolls -4 effective Dex Cant move)
B4: Save:15 pass   Hp: -12  (move half speed)

Beetle AC: 16

I forgot to put the entangle on the map, so no pcs are effected this round unless you move near the beetles



Initiative Order
Quindil: 21
Pello: 21 *
Erdthar: 14
Beetles: 11
Gimuld: 6
Vespian: 4
Milo: 3
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Seeing his distraction proving succesful, Pello quickly pulls up his breeches and climbs down the spire.

Move to X26

Musing interestedly at the entangled beetles, Vespian launches another arrow at the same one she shot at previously.

Standard Action: Attack Beetle Number Three
Vespian St.Brandi rolled 25 using 1d20+6.
Vespian St.Brandi rolled 5 using 1d6. Arrow Damage.
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Ignoring the explosion of moving plantlife about him, Erdthar takes another swing at the beetle before him.

Milo spurs Ruff into movement and the make for the tree across the path.

Move Action: +-22 (80 ft double move  160 ft Run)
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Quindil starts the round off with a poorly aimed arrow, that finds itself buried shank deep in the dirt.
Pello picks up his feet and trucks down the hill side of the spire, he finds a secure spot near one of the tall pine trees.
Erdthar's mighty axe chops deep into the carapace of the giant beetle. Spewing a gout of nasty puss from its hide, the beetle keels over dead.
The remaining beetles along with their Goblin riders try to get their bearings after the ambush and form a counter attack. The goblin that rides a top the fallen beetle(b4) jumps up on his mount and swings wildly toward Erdthar with his short sword, the goblin is carefully keeping himself on top of the beetles shell, keeping him out of reach of the Entangle. He attacks Erdthar from the high ground, stabbing out with his short sword.(15 Hit, -4hp) The short sword connects drawing a bit of blood as it slices through the Orc's flesh. The remaining three beetles and their riders try to break free from the Entangle. (B1 13fail, B2 16fail, B3 21pass)Only one of the beetles manages to get free from the tangle and starts to turn around into Erdthar's direction.
Gimuld in shock hold his attack. (Free partial Action next Round, no action taken this round)
Vespian nocks an arrow and nails the beetle again with the shank. Now it has two well embeded arrows in its hide.
Milo and Ruff hot tail it across the field in order to get closer to some cover.



Beetles:
B1:  Hp: -0 (-2 Attack Rolls -4 effective Dex Cant Move)
B2:  Hp: -0 (-2 attack Rolls -4 effective Dex Cant move)
B3:  Hp: -7 (move half speed)
B4:  Hp: Dead

Note: B4 tile is now a G4 tile
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Initiative Order
Quindil: 21
Pello: 21
Erdthar: 14
Beetles: 11
Gimuld: 6
Vespian: 4
Milo: 3

Clearly excited by the action, Pello looks like he is about to cast a spell, but then frowns. Another few hand movements, and another frown. Then the gnomish caster cries, "Oh be damned with it! Burn critters! Burn!" and unlatches a flask from his belt.

With a nice backhand throw, he tosses it at the goblin riding the closest beetle.

<orange>Move action: grab potion from belt
Attack action: Throw alchemist fire at g2.

Attack: 9
Damage: 2
Splash damage: 1

Fullround action and a DC 15 Reflex save or take d6 damage next round. Rolling on the ground gives a +2 bonus to the reflex save.

Gimuld recovers from his shock and drops his crossbow. He runs toward the goblin Erdthar is attacking. Those are huge bugs. Wish I had something in a spray bottle to raid them of their life. He unleashes his morningstar on the goblin that is ontop the beetle.

Partial move: Partial run
Sneak Attack Damage: Gimuld Froking rolled 3 using 1d6. sneaky sneaky.
Possible Damage: Gimuld Froking rolled 6 using 1d8+2. damage.
Attack Roll: Gimuld Froking rolled 18 using 1d20+4. attack

OOC-What is the save for running into that entangled ground

Erdthar shifted his two-hard grip to swing up at the goblin perching on the beetle's split carapace.

OoC:
Entangle
DC 13
Effect: *If Fail Save> -2 Attack Rolls -4 effective Dex Cant Move
*If Make Save> Move at only Half Speed
*By useing a fll rnd actn Str or Escpe Art. check DC 20 brk free


Beetle AC: 16

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"You might want to think of surrender at this point." She tells the riders. "Doesn't seem like a good day to die getting arrows stuck up your arse while you sit there and watch them coming at you, one by one."
She delivers another arrow into the beetle.

Standard Action: Arrow Attack to Beetle Number 3:
Vespian St.Brandi rolled 23 using 1d20+6. Another Arrow, Beetle #3.
Vespian St.Brandi rolled 3 using 1d6. More damage Beetle #3.

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Milo calls to his friends. Becareful of the vines and weeds they will entangle you too! Try and take them out with your arrows.

No other action this round.

Third times a charm...hopefully...

Quindil takes another shot at the beetles (attacking #3, range 120ft+).

Quindil Liahstia rolled 4 using 1d20+1. Attack Roll (+5, -4 from range).
You've tampered with the dice roller, haven't you Myth...only explenaion for how terrible I'm doing...

Quindil is getting more and more irritated by the second.  As he moves to get a better shot, he snaps an arrow in half in frustraction and mutters under his breath.

Makeil jierglior piole uy luik...

OOC:if anybody speaks sylvan, let me know, since all this stuff is in sylvan.

Quindil moves to v31 to hopefully get a better shot at the beatles and gobbos.

The battle continues with the clashing of steel.
Quindil fires off another arrow, but in frustration the arrow veers off course. He moves forward attempting to get ion better position for his next shot.
Pello launches one of his alchemist flasks, the bottle explodes as it impacts the beetle’s hard shell, spreading flames across its back and scorching the goblin rider as well.
Erdthar makes a devastating swing with his axe, but to his surprise he connects with nothing but air, nearly throwing him off balance.
The Beetles and their riders press an attack.  The entangled beetles try to break themselves free but to no avail (B1 save: 9 fail, B2 save: 18 fail), the one mobile beetle is directed by his mount. They move toward Erdthar, slowly the beetle fights its way through the entangle to encounter the large Orc. The goblin that stands before Erdthar takes a swing, but Erdthar ducks the blow. (8miss)
Gimuld moves into the entangle in an attempt to assist Erdthar with his goblin adversary. Gimuld easily finds a safe path through the tangle that leads him directly toward Erdthar. Amazingly the human has enough wind in his lungs to launch an attack at the goblin after his long sprint across the field. The Morningstar crushes through the goblin’s shoulder blade, throwing him to the ground.
Vespian sinks yet another arrow into the hard shell of the oppressing beetle. Perhaps Quindil could pick up a few pointers from the young Lass.
Milo informs his comrades of the dangers they could face inside the Tangle.

Initiative Order
Quindil: 21
Pello: 21
Erdthar: 14
Beetles: 11
Gimuld: 6
Vespian: 4
Milo: 3

Beetles:
B1:  Hp: -0 (-2 Attack Rolls -4 effective Dex Cant Move)
B2:  Hp: -2 (-2 attack Rolls -4 effective Dex Cant move)
G2:  Hp: -1
B3:  Hp: -10 (move half speed)
B4:  Hp: Dead
G4: hp: Dead

Beetle AC: 16
Goblin AC: 15


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Vespian continues to shoot the Beetle she has been slowly whittling down.
"I wonder how yummy you will taste lighlty spiced and grilled on a spit?"

Standard Action: Attack Beetle #3
Vespian St.Brandi rolled 23 using 1d20+6. Arrow Shot Beetle #3.
Vespian St.Brandi rolled 2 using 1d6. Damage, Beetle Number 3.

Ignoring the new beetle closed with him, Erdthar makes a mighty two-handed swing at the rider.

OOC:
how are am I from the edge of the spell?  If a 5-foot step takes me clear, I think I'll do it this round after my attack.

Quindil fires another shot, his frustration mounting.

Quindil Liahstia rolled 13 using 1d20+3. Attack Roll (+5, -2 for range, attacking #2).

Unlikely but...

Quindil Liahstia rolled 3 using 1d6. damage?.


After missing yet ANOTHER shot, Quindil's had enough.  He drops his bow and grabs his spear.

Milo once again watches with glee as the plants grab and entangle the nasty bugs. He sings in a childish voice to the tune of pop goes the weasel. There once was a bug that got cought by a plant, and theeeen they died

No action this round except to laugh and sing at the bugs.

Quindil fires off yet another misguided arrow. With his frustration mounting he drops his bow and charges forward with his spear.
Pello watches as his alchemist fire spreads. (B2 reflex:18) However the goblin rider atop the beetle is able to smothers the flames before they do too much damage.
Erdthar hacks into the goblin rider nearly cleaving his arm off, the excessive loss of blood causes the goblin to keel over falling off the side of his mount to the ground, dead. Then the Orc takes a step back out of the Entangle, he leaves himself open for an attack and the Beetle takes advantage, lashing out with its mandibles. (B3: 3miss) The mandibles smack together in front of Erdthar's faces, barley missing.
The beetles attempt to break the tangle. The beetle closest to Gimuld try's to turn on the human and is nearly tripped by the Entangle (Reflex: 13pass) before he snaps with his mandibles.(B3: 19hit -2damage The mandibles tear into the shoulder of Gimuld, ripping his clothing and causing a stain of blood. The two other beetles remain held by the plant life. (B1: 17fail, B2: 9fail) The goblin riders atop the stuck beetles begin to get impatient once they realizes that they can not get out, so they start to draw their loaded crossbows.
Gimuld hesitates slightly as he is attacked by the beetle.
Vespian sees the human's hesitation and launches another arrow into the beetles shell, this time the beetle collapses as the fourth and final arrow pierces its shell and into some vital organs.
Milo can not hold in his excitement so he starts to sing and dance as he watches the battle.

Initiative Order
Quindil: 21
Pello: 21
Erdthar: 14
Beetles: 11
Gimuld: 6
Vespian: 4
Milo: 3

Beetles:
B1: Hp: -0 (-2 Attack Rolls -4 effective Dex Cant Move)
G1: Hp: -0
B2: Hp: -2 (-2 attack Rolls -4 effective Dex Cant move)
G2: Hp: -1
B3: Hp: Dead
G3: Hp: Dead
B4: Hp: Dead
G4: hp: Dead

Beetle AC: 16
Goblin AC: 15


OoC: Sorry no map at this time.  So Erdthar is one square North(outside tangle), Quindill is crossing the field headed West. G3 is dead and gone.

Gimuld moves forward to x21. He stares down the beetle closest to him and notes the beetles every action.

Gimuld declares Dodge on the closest beetle (2?).
Moves forward to x21
Reflex Save: Gimuld Froking rolled 23 using 1d20+6.

Hey Myth, how big is the beetle shell? I kinda want to rip off a shell and use it as a sled. Or is is possible to train one of these beetles or are they to hostile?

"Oi! You horid beasty! Leave my fire alone!" Pello hollers at the goblin atop the slightly singed beetle, and grabs his crossbow. Bringing the weapon to bear, he fires the bolt directly at the goblin's head.

Attack: 24 (possible crit)
Crit confirm: 14
Damage: 8 (16 if crit)

Erdthar pulls forth his bow and fires at the nearest goblin, missing him.

As Quindil dashes across the field, common sense makes a fleeting return to him, and he slows down to a stop just outside the writhing mass of greenery.  He remains hunched over, glaring at the goblins, waiting for his opportunity to charge.

Moved to V25

Vespian moves to a better position, 19,U and fires upon one of the Beetles Rider's.
Miss
"Gentlemen. That was only a warning shot. Your safety might yet be bargained for through your unconditional surrender."

Milo keeps his eyes on the enemy, but without ranged weapons and no more usefull spells he is kind of out of the fray. Get em !

Quindil rushes across the open expanse of the field, as he draws near the tangle the Elvin Barbarian halts and screams out at the goblins in a fit of anger.
Pello pulls out his loaded crossbow and shows a bit of martial prowess; his bolt finds its mark, deep into the chest of one of the goblin riders. The filthy creature grasps the shaft that protrudes from his chest as he falls off his beetle mount, crashing to the ground with a thud.
Erdthar pulls out his bow and places an un-timed shot into the air, missing his mark.
The two remaining beetles attempt to break free from the clutches of the entangling plants. (B1: 6fail, B2: 20 pass) One of them is held fast yet the other stretches out its legs pulling it self free from the roots and branches. The rider less beetle lunges forward toward Gimuld. The final remaining goblin quickly reaches down around his neck and grabs a signal whistle, Toooot...Toooot... toooooooot" he blows the whistle and then turns to fire his bolt at Pello. (17 hit! -6hp) The bolt finds its mark as it plunges into Pello's flesh, the gnome screams out in pain.
Gimuld rushes forward to engage one of the beetles, ignoring the dangerous patch of plant life as he passes through it.
Vespian launches yet another arrow, but to her dismay the shot goes wide missing its mark.
Milo in a fit of excitement cheers on his comrades.

Initiative Order
Quindil: 21
Pello: 21
Erdthar: 14
Beetles: 11
Gimuld: 6
Vespian: 4
Milo: 3

Beetles:
B1: Hp: -0 (-2 Attack Rolls -4 effective Dex Cant Move)
G1: Hp: -0
B2: Hp: -2 (Move at half speed)
G2: Hp: Dead
B3: Hp: Dead
G3: Hp: Dead
B4: Hp: Dead
G4: hp: Dead

Beetle AC: 16
Goblin AC: 15

Pello shouts out in pain, but the little mage is tough as nails and quickly pulls himself together.

"You bastard! You want some of me, huh? You want some of me? I'll give you something! A bolt to the chest!"

The gnome quickly reloads his crossbow and lets a bolt rip towards the last remaining goblin. Unfortunately, he is still slightly unbalanced by the earlier hit, and only manages to glance the critter.

Attack: 19
Damage: 1
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Myth did that beetle have to move close to me to attack or did it have reach? Gimuld excapes the grip of the plants this round and trys to attack the Beetle. But, it turns into a swing and then a miss.

Attack roll: Gimuld Froking rolled 5 using 1d20+3
Reflex save: Gimuld Froking rolled 14 using 1d20+6.


-DM- that beetle did not attack, he broke free from the entangle and moved toward you, but could not attck this round.
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Erdthar starts mumbling curses under his breath, and does not look happy with his crossbow.

13:11, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 8 using 1d20+5. Shoot G1.

In Goblin "That is your last warning shot! Surrender now or the next arrow shall cleave your SKULL!"

Vespian missed with yet another shot but tries to make the best of it.

"Bluff roll of 16 to convince the Goblin she missed on purpose."
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Quindil holds his ground, waiting to pounce on the nearest enemy.

Quindil beats on his chest with anger as he waits for one of the enemies to get close.
Pello returns fire on the goblin that hit him. Pello’s aim is true, but the goblin’s hide armor stops the brunt of the impact, causing little damage to the goblin himself.
Erdthar fires of another bolt from his bow, realizing that he does not much care for the weapon, it is nothing like his axe. It doesn’t seem to strike true.
The goblin less beetle is able to keep his footing without getting trapped in the entangle, (Reflex 14 passed) he pushes his attack on Gimuld. The massive mandibles of the beast reach out and pinch hard around Gimuld’s waist, tearing bits of flesh as they crush his abdomen (18 Hit,  -2 hp)
The other beetle remains trapped by the entangle, and the goblin rider scurries around on top of it, not daring to touch the enchanted ground.
The goblin franticly loads his crossbow and brings it in line for another shot. By the time he gets it loaded he looks up to see Vespian, aiming her bow. The goblin release the bolt and it zings toward the Redheaded bombshell, ( 15miss) in his haste the goblin misses the mark.
After being struck by the mandibles, Gimuld begins dodging left and right trying to keep the beetle at bay.
Vespian lets loose her arrow as soon as she sees the goblin point his bow on her. Her haste also causes the arrow to miss its mark she attempts to make the goblin surrender, but the goblin does not seem to pay any mind, he is too busy trying to save his own hide.
Milo continues to cheer on the battle.

Initiative Order
Quindil: 21
Pello: 21
Erdthar: 14
Beetles: 11
Gimuld: 6
Vespian: 4
Milo: 3

Beetles:
B1: Hp: -0 (-2 Attack Rolls -4 effective Dex Cant Move)
G1: Hp: -1
B2: Hp: -2 (Move at half speed)
G2: Hp: Dead
B3: Hp: Dead
G3: Hp: Dead
B4: Hp: Dead
G4: hp: Dead

Beetle AC: 16
Goblin AC: 15

Seeing the beetle attempting to eat poor Gimuld, Pello quickly drops his crossbow, and charges barehanded into the twisting undergrowth, undoubtly intending to do something very heroic.

Unfortunately for him, the plants seem impartial concerning such petty things as his alliance to the one which bestowed them their movement, and quickly wrap up and around his legs, stopping him flat.

Guess I'll either reach w25 or w24.
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Vespian draws, shoots and misses.

"Foul Sorcery indeed has bewitched my bow! Mayhaps these beetles carry an enchantment upon them to ward away missile fire."

Quindil has had enough.  With a massive bellow of rage, he charges into the growth, disregarding the twisting vines at his ankles.

Quindil Liahstia rolled 6 using 1d20+3. Reflex Save.

However, even his monstrous rage cannot help Quindil move through the devious grass.

Will enter rage at beginning of next turn, just FYI.  Also, dunno where it is I get tripped up by the entanglement.

At this point, Quindil has ceased to be intelligible.  It seems like just a long loud roar.

Erdthar finally gets a shot at the last whistle-tooting goblin, and shoots him dead in the chest.  Then he circles around the area of the spell, moving to intercept any reinforcements that come from the mines.
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Quindil rushes into the fray, as he stomps across the ground roots and vines from the surrounding terrain grasp at his ankles, holding him fast.

Pello faces a similar fate as he too try's to enter the wild tangle.

Erdthar fires another shot from his crossbow. The bolt finds its mark between the eyes of the horrible little creature, causing him to tumble off his mount to the ground, dead. After a successful attack Erdthar begins to flank the entangle looking to get his eye on the cave entrance.

The now uncontrolled beetles continue to press forward with their attacks. The first beetle attempts to break the hold, yet the plants continue to hold him tight. (STR 14 fail) The second beetle attempts to stay close with Gimuld and make him his lunch.(Reflex 9 fail) But the tangle has other plans, a shrub bush reaches up out of the ground wrapping its many branches around the beetles hind leg, another small shrub has a similar effect on his front legs. Even with its feet tangled the beetle is close enough to attempt a mandible attack, this time the mandibles snap out toward Gimuld's head, the rogue ducks and the mandibles snap hard just above his skull. (Atk 2 Miss)

Gimuld counters the beetles attack, as he rises from his crouched position he brings his Morningstar up in an arching motion. The head of the Star smashes into the beetles jaw ( -DM- rolled, 18 hit -7 dmg) spraying some nasty saliva into the air.

Vespian nocks and fires another arrow, but again the arrow misses its mark, the young lass swears that foul magic is to blame.

Milo watches as his entangle spell continues to wrack havoc on the battle ground.

Initiative Order
Quindil: 21
Pello: 21
Erdthar: 14
Beetles: 11
Gimuld: 6
Vespian: 4
Milo: 3

Beetles:
B1: Hp: -0 (-2 Attack Rolls -4 effective Dex Cant Move)
G1: Hp: Dead
B2: Hp: -9 (-2 Attack Rolls -4 effective Dex Cant Move)
G2: Hp: Dead
B3: Hp: Dead
G3: Hp: Dead
B4: Hp: Dead
G4: hp: Dead

Beetle AC: 16
Goblin AC: 15

getting closer, only two more "stuck" beetles left

I swear, my internet is worse than a badger on crack.


After escaping the roots, Gimuld moves to attack the same beetle again. He swings a nice arc with his morningstar but stumbles at the last second, causing a miss.

Attack: Gimuld Froking rolled 11 using 1d20+3.
Reflex Save: Gimuld Froking rolled 23 using 1d20+6.

Pello wriths and turns, attempting to make his escape from the groping vegetation, and fails.

"Oi, leggo ya stupid plants! Leggo I say!"

Quindils eyes roll back into his head, leaving only white.  When they snap back into place, they are blood red with rage.

Entered rage (free action), and gained +4 to strength, +4 to CON, +2 to Will Saves, and -2 to AC.  Round 1 of 6 for rage.

Quindil Liahstia rolled 21 using 1d20+3. Strength Check.

Quindil, imbued with his maniacal strength, rips apart the vines holding him down.
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"Stupid Shellbacks!" She mutters while trying to drill an arrow into the beetle attacking Quindil.

Standard Action: Attack Beetle #2
Vespian St.Brandi rolled 15 using 1d20+6. ArrowShot Beetle#2.
Vespian St.Brandi rolled 4 using 1d6. Arrow Damage.

Looking up around the mass of rock, Erdthar makes sure no reinforcements are on the way, then he drills a bolt into the lone beetle.

Quindil launches into a fit of rage as he charges forward into battle, ripping the entangled plants out of the ground as they try to grab hold of him.

Pello attempts to break free but is still held in place by the magical plant life.

Erdthar launches another bolt into one of the goblins; the bolt finds its mark as it digs into the outer shell.

The beetles attempt to break free and continue on the gruesome attack. The beetles remain stuck in the tangle, neither one of them musters enough strength to break loose, again. (B1 15, B2 14, both fail)

Gimuld swings hard but can not manage to connect with his blow, he is able to keep himself free from the entangle.


Vespian launches another one of her well placed arrows, this time around it finds its target and hits hard. The arrow breaks through the hard carapace lodging itself deep into the beetles shoulder blade, the pain and agony cause the beetle to fall over, dead.

Initiative Order
Quindil: 21 (Rage)
Pello: 21
Erdthar: 14
Beetles: 11
Gimuld: 6
Vespian: 4
Milo: 3

Beetles:
B1: Hp: -3 (-2 Attack Rolls -4 effective Dex Cant Move)
G1: Hp: Dead
B2: Hp: -13 Dead (-2 Attack Rolls -4 effective Dex Cant Move)
G2: Hp: Dead
B3: Hp: Dead
G3: Hp: Dead
B4: Hp: Dead
G4: hp: Dead

Beetle AC: 16
Goblin AC: 15

Pello wriths, getting one foot free, and then quickly tugs to release the other one. Unfortunately the maneuver causes him to loose his balance and fall over, quickly getting him ensnared again.

"Damn you cursed plants! Damn you!"

Escape Artist: 19

Still keeping an eye out for goblin reinforcements, Erdthar again shoots the last beetle.

Milo grabs a stone and tosses it at the last of the enemies. Fear the wrath of Silvanus as his plant life chokes the life from your nasty bodies!!!

ACTION: Toss Stone 15:24, Today: Milo Hardbottle rolled 8 using 1d20.

"Argh!" sounds Pello's slightly muffled scream as he hears Milo's exclamation.

Vespian turns away from the battle as the ending is assured. She begins to work her way back towards the cave entrance after she picks up on Erthdar's cue to be wary for other Goblins.

Gimuld looks at the last remaining beetle and in turn looks over at quindel in his rage. Err... Quindel has that beetle... I better help Pello. Gimuld finds patches between the growth and makes it as close as he can to Pello.

Reflex Save: Gimuld Froking rolled 20 using 1d20+6.

Next round I'll try to move closer and try to aid another in Pellos escape.

With vines still clinging to his body, and clumps of dirt falling as he moves, Quindil charges at the last beetle.

Quindil Liahstia rolled 8 using 1d20+3. Reflex Save.

However, even Quindils monsterous rage can't keep the plants off of him.  Once again they pull him down, halting his movement.

Initiative Order
Quindil: 21 (Rage)
Pello: 21
Erdthar: 14
Beetles: 11
Gimuld: 6
Vespian: 4
Milo: 3

Beetles:
B1: Hp: -6 (-2 Attack Rolls -4 effective Dex Cant Move)
G1: Hp: Dead
B2: Hp: -13 Dead (-2 Attack Rolls -4 effective Dex Cant Move)
G2: Hp: Dead
B3: Hp: Dead
G3: Hp: Dead
B4: Hp: Dead
G4: hp: Dead

Beetle AC: 16
Goblin AC: 15

"OoC: Sorry guys dont have much time today, so kind of a weak update, but i wanted to keep it moving, so beetle is still stuck, read each others post to see teh action.

Erdthar was giving so much attention to his back, that his finger slipped, and the dealy bolt whipped close enough past Vespian's head that she heard the whisper of its passage.

Gimuld easily escapes the grasp of the plants again, and makes his way toward pello(W24). Using his dagger, he helps by cutting the vines around Pello (if possible. If not, what is the aid another DC for his escape?)

Reflex Save: Gimuld Froking rolled 17 using 1d20+6.

"Hey, Hey, HEY!!!!! What was that, what was THAT!!!" Vespian turns suddenly and glares at the ensnared beetle, convinced that it somehow shot a bolt at her. "You, I was not going to Kill, but now, Say hello to me and my little friend!"

Action: Attack last beetle- MIss
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Again, Quindil attempts to rip himself out of the greenery.

Quindil Liahstia rolled 17 using 1d20+3. Strength Check.

Even with his rage-fueled strength, Quindil can't tear himself loose.

Round 3 of rage.

The enraged Quindil does every thing he can in an effort to break loose from the shrubbery, but he can not, the magically enchanted plants hold him fast to the ground.

Pello too seems to squirm here and there trying to break free of the hold, but he faces a similar fait to Quindil.

Erdthar carelessly looses another bolt; the bolt nearly takes the ear off of Vespian as it strays far from its target.

The hard shelled beetle also tries to break his bonds away from the enchanted ground, (15 fail) but he fails yet again. His legs are growing weary, from the constant strain put upon them.

Gimuld cruses across the enchanted ground without any problems, he works his way toward Pello, hoping that he will be able to help the gnome break free. He cuts and tears at the plants with his dagger, however the attempt seems futile, for as he cuts one vine or shrub another one pops up to wrap around Pello’s leg.  Gimuld becomes frustrated and begins to yank on Pello’s arm trying to pull him free. (Strength check DC:10 to aid Pello, if you succeed Pello adds +2 to his next Escape attempt)

Vespian fires off an arrow, but the lass has lost her touch, she can’t seem to hit the broad side of a barn lately. Perhaps it’s the lighting, evening is soon upon us.

Milo ponders what it would be like to have a pet beetle named Simba.

Initiative Order
Quindil: 21 (Rage)
Pello: 21
Erdthar: 14
Beetles: 11
Gimuld: 6
Vespian: 4
Milo: 3

Beetles:
B1: Hp: -6 (-2 Attack Rolls -4 effective Dex Cant Move)
G1: Hp: Dead
B2: Hp: Dead (-2 Attack Rolls -4 effective Dex Cant Move)
G2: Hp: Dead
B3: Hp: Dead
G3: Hp: Dead
B4: Hp: Dead
G4: hp: Dead

Beetle AC: 16
Goblin AC: 15

5:08pm 4th of Fading

Ignoring the talk of capture and training, Erdthar shoots the beetle.

Once more, Quindil attempts to tear free of the grappling greenery.

Quindil Liahstia rolled 11 using 1d20+3. Strength Check.

Again to no avail, the plants defy Quindil.

"Its as if were stuck in the same clickie scene over and over again."

Shoots Arrow: Misses
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Unable to escape the plants this round, Gimuld thinks about throwing the dagger into the beetle, but realizes Quindel was in the way.(Ignore the ranged attack and damage) Not being able to escape the plants, he plans to instead grumble about how there are too many clouds in the sky. ...there going to attack, everyone thinks the goblns are, but it is really the clouds...

Reflex Save: Gimuld Froking rolled 9 using 1d20+6.
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Indeed it truly does feel as if the adventures are stuck in some kind of weird paradox of time, for over and over they fight against the relentless beetle foe. Will they come to an end? Perhaps destroying the beetle or is it they that shall perish.

The mighty barbarian Quindil finds him self a bit less mighty as he gets stuck in the retched entangle.

Pello watches and waits as Gimuld attempts to forge his way through the plants, to save him.

Erdthar pricks the beetle with on of his bolts, the sharp end of the stick barley has enough strength to stick, but it does causing minimal damage.

The beetle tries and tries but can not free himself from the massive growth of plants. (Kill me already, he thinks as he can not do a Damn thing inside this mess)

Gimuld bounds forward toward Pello. Just as he gets there to lend a hand the plants reach up and grab him.

Vespian launches an arrow, but the shot goes far wide.

Milo ..... ????

Initiative Order
Quindil: 21 (Rage)
Pello: 21
Erdthar: 14
Beetles: 11
Gimuld: 6
Vespian: 4
Milo: 3

Beetles:
B1: Hp: -7 (-2 Attack Rolls -4 effective Dex Cant Move)
G1: Hp: Dead
B2: Hp: Dead
G2: Hp: Dead
B3: Hp: Dead
G3: Hp: Dead
B4: Hp: Dead
G4: hp: Dead

Beetle AC: 16
Goblin AC: 15

Milo runs into the entanglement, and is swiftly caught. Ayeee! this is fun.




Reflext Save 11  There I did something...lol

Aims, shoots, misses.
"I hope the Goblins have a stock of arrows, I am losing to many of them out here.!"

erdthar shoots and misses, then gets pissed, throwing down the useless crossbow, as he's used his last bolt.

"Hey, where's FireFiend at? Can't we just burn this @&^! plant down!" She agrees with Erthdar's disdain for missile weapons and looks for Pello. "Oh wait, our people are in there too. How about everybody just tries to break away, and we just leave the beetle there. Its not in any hurry to mess with us anymore after this ordeal."

Gimuld, having succumbed to the plants yet again, decides just to not bother for a while. Instead of trying to move, Gimuld lays on the ground and mimics the little Druid.

Yeah, I failed my Reflex...

The final beetle succumbs to the entangling plant life. Giving up the beetle hunkers to the ground pulling its legs in tight and sucking its neck in low, somewhat similar to the human fetal position. The beetle does not attempt to break free instead it remains content with its surroundings, hoping that the onslaught will soon stop.

OoC: The beetle has given up. Destroy him or move on. Plan your ascent to the mine. I need exact marching order if you wish to proceed further up to the mine … or as always do as you wish, plan your course of action.
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Marching Order

Since it is daylight, how about the sneaky, stealty Range types scout out the way to the cave entrance.  Once we are all there, those of us who can see in the dark take over the lead and clear the way for those who need torches to see?

OoC: Yep its about 10 after 5 so there is still a couple hours of light left.

"Sounds good to me."  Erdthar nods, grabbing handfulls of ally and dragging them out of the mass of tangled plants.

Right, out of the plant mess it is... but the beetle shell is still something of interest. Gimuld stands up and is free of the grasping plants. He gets up and trys to bring Pello with him. If successful, he brings Pello out with him.

Also, Gimuld finds the beetle with the least damage looking shell and attempts to rip it off. Using his morningstar to soften the area around it and prying it out with his dagger.

Strength check to rip out Pello: Gimuld Froking rolled 16 using 1d20+2.
Reflex Save: Gimuld Froking rolled 19 using 1d20+6.
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"Phew,that was fun wasnt it." Milo says sheepishly. Then he hops up on Ruff and pulls out the wand of healing. "Who wants to be healed?


OCC: do i still have the wand? Or did you all take it from me while i was MIA?

-DM- You still have it.
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The Entangle slowly starts to recede and the surrounding plant life relaxes, returning to its normal state. With his legs finally free from the torment of the viscous plants the beetle looks for escape. He sees his chance, the beetle scurries as far from the fray as fast as he can as quick as he can. He heads nearly due west as if he is riding off in the sun, you watch for a moment, and then he disappears down a hole in the ground near one of the rock formations. (S,9)
 The late day sun shines bright from the west, casting bright beams of light that reflect and scatter as they come down through the tree cover. Looking up over the range the taller more majestic snow covered peaks beyond shine with a slivery glow as the rays of sun shine upon them. The last hours of light will soon fade. The road to the mine appears clear, but you can not help but wonder about what’s inside? Goblins, beetles, beast???


4th of Fading 5:15pm

OoC: So far marching order is: Gimuld scouts, with Erd and Vesp not far behind. Erd will take the lead into the cave once Gimuld has spotted the route. Gim where you go from there? To the back?
 Milo is on Ruff, I assume behind Erd and Vesp?  Pello is on vacation so I say he will stay near the middle and fall back if necessary. Quin, where are you?

You’ll need “skills” to the top.

Spot Check: Gimuld Froking rolled 10 using 1d20-2.
Move Silently Check: Gimuld Froking rolled 24 using 1d20+8.
Hide Check: Gimuld Froking rolled 17 using 1d20+3.
Listen Check: Gimuld Froking rolled 6 using 1d20-2.

Gimuld prepares by getting his crossbow. He Starts slowly up the trail trying to spot anything he can. Alright, try to look for anything that looks abnormal and try to be silent.

OOC: see, skills to the top!
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Erdthar picks up his crossbow, and grumpily stows it.  he was out of bolts, so he tied it securely instead of simply hanging it.  Then he followed Gimuld up the slope, as stealthily as he was able, senses fully tuned and alert for danger.

12:22, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 18 using 1d20+7. Listen.
12:22, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 10 using 1d20+2. Scent.
12:22, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 15 using 1d20+2. Spot.
12:22, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 9 using 1d20+2. Hide.
12:22, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 13 using 1d20+2. Move Silent.

Gimuld moves ahead of the others and silently works his way up the incline to the mine entrance. He stays off to the side of the trail keeping himself in what little cover is available. The trail up to the mine has been cleared of vegetation, so the road is clear with very little cover. As you get closer to the entrance the incline becomes steeper.
Erdthar hangs back a bit from Gimuld, the Orc is not nearly as subtle as the human, and it takes him more time to complete his light foot walking, enabling Gimuld to put some more ground between them.

Gimuld: as you approach the mine you notice what seems to be large stone hinges lining both sides of the cave mouth, you can only assume that the door has been removed or destroyed. Inside the cave it is totally dark making it very difficult to see inside, you see/hear nothing in the darkness. A rancid smell floats out of the entrance as you get closer. (Ending location: K,17) From here you have a fairly clear view of the opening. Will you proceed up the hill?

Erdthar: Your nose is fowled as a disgustingly rancid smell floats down out of the mine. Your keen Orcish eyes catch small shadowy forms moving in the darkness, just beyond the cave mouth. Between the slight line of sight and your perked ears you can make out small sounds of grinding stone.(Ending location: K,13) From here you can easily keep an eye on Gimuld as well as a decent view of the cave mouth, up and across the other section of trail. Will you proceed?

The Others: You all look on with anticipation as Gimuld slowly works his way to the cave entrance.

OoC: As you can see there is some info in here that is specific to certain characters. Just trying something new, to get a bit more table top feel to it. So no metagaming just pretend you didn't read it .... lol

also, those skill rolls will be used for this entire encounter, no need to re-roll, unless you haven't rolled yet.

Will update map soon!   soon as i get home.


ohh yeah and will need Initiatives soon. So bring'em on.


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"Shhh..."  Erdthar quiets those nearby, "There is movement up there - just inside the door."  He indicates where he'd seen and heard the stealthy shadows in the darkness.  "It looks like they are waiting for us."

18:12, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 20 using 1d20+3. Initiative.

Hearing what Erdthar says, Gimuld prepares to move closer to the mines. He attempts to stand on the right side of the entrance and waits for the others. Once they assemble he prepares for a sneaky attack.

Initiative: Gimuld Froking rolled 12 using 1d20+3.

Having to many curves to be sneaky through the foilage, Vespian lets the more nimble of foot scout out ahead and then follows. Once Gimuld is in positions and Erthdar gives a warning, she reads her sword.

Vespian St.Brandi rolled 6 Move Silent.
Vespian St.Brandi rolled 19 Hide.
Vespian St.Brandi rolled 18 Listen.
Vespian St.Brandi rolled 15 Spot.

Milo and Ruff slowly pad forward keeping pace with the group.

22:23, Today: Milo Hardbottle rolled 11 using 1d20. Initiative.

Quindil returns to normal, as the rage leaves his system.  He breathes heavily, recovering from his inconclusive battle with the foliage.  Having left his bow behinf, he hangs on to his spear and moves to the middle of the battle line.

Move to i14, and watch the cave entrance.

Quindil Liahstia rolled 17 using 1d20+3. Init.

Initiatives
Erdthar: 20
Quindil: 17
Gimuld: 12
Milo: 11
Pello: 3
Vespian: ??

Erdthar halts and silences the group with his warning of movement. Hearing the warning Quindil moves forward with his spear ready. Gimuld holds until the others arrive behind him. Its not long before the group is ready to proceed further up the hill. Milo, Ruff, Pello and Vespian follow up the rear, Vespian readies her sword for action.

Vespian: As you draw closer to the cave your keen eyes pick up the shadows stirring deep within the cave entrance. They hang back in the cave a bit staying out of the setting sun's light.


OoC: Everyone has formed up on Gimuld, as he waited for the rest of you.

No map progy here at work, so I used Erd's grid. Thanks Erd!

      a   b   c   d   e   f   g   h   I   j   k   l   m
----+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
  1 |   |   |   |   |   |   | C | A | V | E |   |   |   |
----+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
  2 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   | t | t |   |   |   |   |
----+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
  3 |   |   |   |   |   |   | t | t | t |   |   |   |   |
----+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
  4 |   |   |   |   |   |   | t | t | t |   |   |   |   |
----+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
  5 |   |   |   |   |   |   | t | t |   |   |   |   |   |
----+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
  6 |   |   |   |   |   |   | t | t |   |   |   |   |   |
----+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
  7 |   |   | t | t | V | E | t | t |   |   |   |   |   |
----+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
  8 |   |   | t | P | Q | M | G | t |   |   |   |   |   |
----+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
  9 |   |   | t | t |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
----+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
 10 |   |   | t | t |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
----+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+

10' grid scale, until we get inside.
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19:18, Yesterday: Vespian St.Brandi rolled 11 using 1d20+4. Ini with the right Die

OOC- Are you NPCing Pello while he is on vacation?  His Fiery personallity would be a big help to flushing them out. *evil grin*

Vespian speaks in a low voice to the others. "Think they have us in an ambush, probally waiting for us to get closer to shoot us with crossbow bolts from cover." She looks a Milo, "Does your plants from Hell spell work inside a cave?"

Vespian catches Milo in the middle of shoveing Almonds in his mouth."Do plants live in caves? If so yes." he says with a grin in a loud wisper. "Oh besides I already used that spell twice today. I dont have acess to more" Then he shoves some almonds in his mouth and chews.

Okay, Erdthar says there are creatures in the darkness so I say we formup on either side of the cave entrances and attack. Maybe Pello, Mukhallad, or Milo can use some magic on them. Or possibly Erdthar and Vespian can charge in and wreak havoc. Or I can move in and kill with stealth. Any other ideas? Gimuld says in a whisper. Also, when we get closer maybe use hand signals. He also says after a moment of thought.

_{They know we're here.  The battle was loud, they would have heard.  We need to draw them out and try to ambush them.  You two (Quindil gestures to Vespian and Erdth) find some cover in front.  You can fire arrows into the entrance and get the goblins to come out.  The rest of us can go to the side of the cave and try to ambush them.  If they don't charge out, we still have a better position than them, being out of the way of crossbows.}  Quindil whispers as he explains his plan.

He looks at the others, awaiting a response.

Pello scratches his chin, "Well, as you undoubtly know I was refused any spells of mass destruction under the express order of my teacher. But I do have a charm spell left."

"I have a small Charm of Darkness that I can cast inside the cave entrance. We could then move up to the sides of the opening and attack once it dissipates. That may me better then them getting several CroosbBow shots off at us as we approach from this way." She also suggests.

Pello's eyes light up, "Or we could simply charge completely through the darkness and into the cave itself beyond the darkness. Think about it. They'd never expect that! If you place it just in front of the cave, but not inside, then we'd appear just in front of them."

*Blinks* "But thats...." *Blinks*  It doesn't make.., She leans over and gives Pello a huge kiss, pulling him tightly into her Burgeoning Bosom. "Its Frakin Brilliant!" She secures her sword, arms her bow, readies and arrow, aims at the opening of the cave, intones In Celestial "Let the light find peace and the darkness enjoy its respite!" and lets the arrow loose.

Erdthar charges right behind the arrow

Gimuld stares, starts to gape some words, shrugs, and charges in behind Erdthar.

Stumbling slightly aside with a dreamy smile and dazed gaze, Pello halfmumbles "I know, I know. Brilliant is me. Happy to be of use."

Milo swallows the last bite of Almonds and looks at the others chargeing into the dark hole. Uhhh... he then spurs Ruff onward.

((What the heck, not really like we were coutning rounds at the moment))
"Hey, wait for me!" Joins the charge and tries to position herself upfront with Erthdar.

Now with a well though out plan the adventures rush to their deaths inside the mine.

Vespian uses some kind of magic trinket that forms a globe of darkness on the tip of her arrow. She fires the shaft and the pitch black globe wobbles through the air landing right near the mine entrance.

Erdthar rushes in following the arrow, with Gimuld not far behind. The two plunge though the darkness into the cave. A few hectic seconds and they are through the black hole and into the fire. Erdthar has to slow his progress as he comes to an up turned table. Two goblins hold their ground behind the table, as their comrades run around franticly trying to get their bearings. It seems that only three enemies have managed to keep there wits in the beginning moments of battle; two archers propped up on stone ledges along with a Hobgoblin warrior that holds the ground below.

After launching her arrow Vespian scurries to the front of the lines. The rest of the party pushes ahead, but get stuck in the darkness due to the bottle neck forming at the entrance.

The two archers take aim and fire:  The first one fires and misses, but the second one finds his mark. The bolt from his crossbow blast Erdthar square in the chest, causing the Orc to stagger a bit. (G4 14miss, G5 20 Hit -5 hp)

The Hobgoblin warrior shouts out insults to his goblin lackeys in an attempt to get them to form up and push an attack. At this time, the early stages of battle have caught his troops off guard.


It seems as though they will be met with heavy resistance! From all side.

Initiatives
Erdthar: 20
Quindil: 17
Enemies: 14 (already acted)
Gimuld: 12
Vespian: 11
Milo: 11
Pello: 3

Gimuld moves between the 2 goblins directly next to him. ( Goblins 1 and 7, to C7, using 5-foot step) He swings his morningstar at the goblin that is also near Erdthar. (Goblin 7)

Sneak attack Damage: Gimuld Froking rolled 3 using 1d6.
Weapon damage : Gimuld Froking rolled 9 using 1d8+2.
Attack Roll: Gimuld Froking rolled 13 using 1d20+3.
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Erdthar swings at the nearest goblin, unfortunately, he nearly throws his axe, instead of swinging it.


Initiative: 14
Starting Location: E7
Move Action: 5-foot step to F7
Free Action: enter rage (+4 Str, +4 Con, -2 AC for 8 rounds)
Standard Action: Attack Goblin 7
Action Results: miss (badly)
Ending Location: F7

Die Rolls:
03:59, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 11 using 1d20+9. crit miss check.
03:59, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 10 using 1d20+9. Attack Goblin 7.
 

Following the group through the darkness, Pello bumps into the back of Mukhallad when he sudddently stops.

Rubbing his nose and muttering a acidic expletive in infernal, Pello cocks his head and tries to hear what is going on.

Vespian takes the battle to the leader, after all, if he dies, the others might lose morale and break ranks. maybe..,
"I am Your Nightmare come to devour your very soul!" She shrieks at it in Hobgoblin.

Move Action: Move to I5
Stansard Action: Attack Hobgoblin Leader

Vespian St.Brandi rolled 22 using 1d20+6. Attack Hobgoblin Leade
Vespian St.Brandi rolled 11 using 2d4+6. Damage.

Quindil takes a sidestep and attacks one o' them damnable goblins.

Move to 9C (5ft move)
Attacking Goblin G1
Attack Roll: 21
Damage: 4


Finally, for the first time in the battle, Quindil manages to skewer a goblin.  His eyes light up in cruel delight as black blood oozes from the goblins wound


Quindil Liahstia rolled 21 using 1d20+3. Attack Roll.
Quindil Liahstia rolled 4 using 1d8+1. Damage.

Milo does not want to be stuck in this darkness do he spurs Ruff into a run and moves through the darkness.


Move:7-H

Erdthar swings his mighty axe, yet the blow is unable to connect with the meager goblin. He takes a step closer to the table.

Quindil barley moves out of the darkness, but it is enough to form a solid attack. Quindil reaches out with his spear and drives it deep into the goblins sternum. The wound spews blood heavily, yet the goblin still stands.

Gimuld slides between two goblins and comes down hard with his Morningstar. The star crushes the spine of the unaware goblin sending him to the floor with a ... Thud

Vespian charges through the fray. The red headed bombshell ducks and weaves as she moves through the enemy lines. She approaches the larger Hobgoblin, blasting him with her hefty sword. The young women wields the large blade with incredible efficiency. The blade cuts down deep into the Hobgoblins shoulder blade tearing a nasty gouge as she pulls it out, but the fiend fights on!

Milo rides on, out of the darkness.

Pello mutters under his breath as he bumps into the back of Milo.

Initiatives
Erdthar: 20
Quindil: 17
Enemies: 14 (already acted)
Gimuld: 12
Vespian: 11
Milo: 11
Pello: 3

Enemies:
G1: -4hp
G2: (they have 1/2 cover vs you, You have 1/4 cover vs them (except Pello and Milo, they have 1/2 cover as well, due to size.)
G3: (they have 1/2 cover vs you, You have 1/4 cover vs them (except Pello and Milo, they have 1/2 cover as well,due to size)
G4:
G5:
G6:
G7: -9hp Dead
G8:
H1: -11

Goblins: AC 15   G2 & G3 with cover AC 19
Hobgoblin: AC: 15

Enemies Actions: The sound of battle increases as the goblins form up for attack. One of the goblins pushes his attack against the barbaric Quindil, attempting to pay him back. He swings hard and comes up completely empty, nearly sticking the sharp end into himself. (G1 3 miss)
Two of the goblins pop up over the table and attempt to hit Erdthar with their spears as a third goblin pushes in from behind. The short, spear wielding goblins have to lurch forward and over the table in order to connect with their blows. One of them is able to connect and pull a spot of flesh from Erdthar's skin(G2 over cover 19HIt! -2hp, G3 over cover 11Miss, G6 5miss) The goblin behind Erdthar tries to take advantage of positioning, but his swing is misdirected as it hits Erdthar's armor.
One of the goblins is still completely lost in the darkness and continues to look for a way out. (G8)
The goblin archers turn their attention over to Vespian as she rushes into the cavern. The two launch bolts from their crossbows. (G4 11 miss, G5 17 miss) Both of the archers miss their marks as the bolts bounce off the stone floor.
The hobgoblin winces as Vespian's sword cuts through him, but he slices out with his Long Sword in an attempt to counter. (H1 7Miss). The lucky young lass quick steps to the side and the enemies blade falls short.



GOBLIN 7 IS DEAD!!
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Erdthar swings a mighty blow at the goblin behind him, cutting the small menace apart.


Initiative: 14
Starting Location: F7
Move Action: 5-foot step to G6 (If allowed) or G7 (if not)
Free Action: enter rage (+4 Str, +4 Con, -2 AC for 8 rounds)
Standard Action: Attack Goblin 6
Action Results: 17 to Goblin 6
Ending Location: G6 or G7

Die Rolls:
12:41, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 17 using 1d8+9. Damage Goblin 6.
12:41, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 20 using 1d20+9. Attack Goblin 6. 

Milo pauses to cast a spell on his staff.


Action: Cast Shillelagh
        +1 Attack and Dmg
        deals d10 Damage

Vespian stares deeply into the eyes of the HobGoblin, her fury boring holes through his brain. She attack again.

Vespian St.Brandi rolled 19 using 1d20+6. press attack to Hobgob. Vespian St.Brandi rolled 10 using 2d4+6. Damage.

Deciding that valor is the better part of discretion, Pello charges out of the darkness, dagger clutched tightly. Luckily he manages to avoid scewering Milo with a quick skip-leap to the side, and ends up against the wall of the cave. Quickly surveying the situation, he decides on another course of action, and unleashes a spell.

Move: G8-H7-I7
Cast charm person on Hobgoblin (DC 14).
Alternately, if the hobgoblin is dead, throw magic missile at G4.
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Gimuld moves to attack the goblin next to the table (Gob 6) To do so he moves to E-7. He swings his morningstar in an attack.

Moves to E-7
Damage: Gimuld Froking rolled 7 using 1d8+2.
Attack Roll: Gimuld Froking rolled 18 using 1d20+3.

Erdthar lays the nearest goblin to waste as he moves deeper into the cave.

Quindil ???  gets an extra partial action next round

Gimuld moves closer to the enemy that’s lost in the darkness. He swings his Morningstar with a fist full of rage and splatters the goblins brains across the room.

Vespian finishes what she started, coming down with a vicious swing of her sword, the hobgoblin falls to the floor.

Milo calls some magical power to his staff causing it to glow with a faint blue light. Milo: what’s the duration?

Pello produces an arcane ball of destruction and hurls it toward one of the enemies. The goblin is fried in his tracks as the magical energy consumes him.

Initiatives
Erdthar: 20
Quindil: 17
Enemies: 14 (already acted)
Gimuld: 12
Vespian: 11
Milo: 11
Pello: 3

Enemies:
G1: -4hp
G2:
G3:
G4:  -5hp Dead
G5:
G6: -17 Very Dead
G7: -9hp Dead
G8: -7 Dead
H1: -21 Dead

Goblins: AC 15
Hobgoblin: AC: 15


Enemy Actions: The goblin that faces off against Quindill will act after Quindils next turn.
The two goblins closest to the table turn coat and high tail it for the tunnel that leads deeper into the min (G2, G3)
The last remaining goblin archer tries to do the same but realizes that he would get cut down, so he resorts to firing another arrow Vespians direction. The shot goes wide missing Vespian by a long shot (G5 16 miss)

"Bwahaha! Flee! Flee you fools! And tell all what happens to those who messes with the intellect of Pello the Pyromancer!" Pello calls after goblins, striking a victorious pose with his hands on his hips.

With a bloodcurdling roar, Erdthar charges the retreating goblins, hacking one nearly apart as he reaches him.


Initiative: 20
Starting Location: G6
Move Action: charge to G2 (Goblin 5 gets an AoO when I leave G3)
Free Action: enter rage (+4 Str, +4 Con, -2 AC for 8 rounds)
Standard Action: Attack Goblin 2
Action Results: 16 to Goblin 2
Ending Location: G2

Die Rolls:
19:12, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 16 using 1d8+9. Damage Goblin 2.
19:11, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 17 using 1d20+11. Charge Goblin 2.

Pursues the fleeing Goblins as well. Attacks the one not cut in half by Erthdar. "We should save one for questioning..," She starts to say, then notices the Great Orc is taken with the savage, feral gleam in his eyes.."Or Goblin Tar-tar is good to, I'm hungry."

Move Action: Move to H2
Standard Action: Attack Goblin #3
Vespian St.Brandi rolled 21 using 1d20+6. Hack Goblin 3.
Vespian St.Brandi rolled 11 using 2d6+4. Damage.

Milo runs up to the Goblin and smacks it across the head with his staff thouroughly cracking its skull open like a mellon makeing it ooze blood and brain from the split in its head.


Move-F3
Attack Goblin 5
21:37, Today: Milo Hardbottle rolled 11 using 1d10+1. Damage.
21:37, Today: Milo Hardbottle rolled 23 using 1d20+4. Attack Goblin 5.
1 minute per level is the duration myth.
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As the rest of the group Shish-ke-gobs the remaining goblins, Pello muses, "You know, sometimes I wounder just who are the civilised races. I've heard that the goblins eat people, but then again, some of us eat goblins. Goblins are known for torturing their prisoners, but so are we. You also hear much about the slaves that some goblins keep, but then I'm reminded of my charm spells. And my penchant for burning people alive.

It really makes me consider weither we really deserve the title of the 'civilised dudes'."

Pello smiles, "But then I remember that I can read."

Seeing everyone else going hog wild in attacking the goblins, Gimuld joins Pello in his civilised talk. Yes but does being able to read mean anything? Those who can read still die the same as those who can't. I like to think of it as "if you aren't dead, you're the civilised person."

The party makes fast work of clearing out the first room of the mine. Not one goblin still stands, some were hacked down as they retreated, others were killed in cold blood and yet other still were killed with a sense of pride and honor. No matter how they died, they are all dead now.

Surveying the room for the first time, you see that the walls and floors have been chiseled out from mostly solid stone. Typical dwarven hold, the walls and floors are quite smooth, yet they are not polished. The ceiling reaches up to a height of about twenty or twenty-five feet. Closer to the ceiling the stone work becomes a bit more ruff, yet it is still well cut. It is fairly dark in here, especially with the globe of darkness blocking most of the entrance way.

Looking toward the “would be’ escape route of the goblins you realize that the tunnel heads north for a bit and then makes a hard turn toward the east, the tunnel appear to be a consistent ten to fifteen foot wide, with a fifteen to twenty foot ceiling. Slightly muffled sounds come from beyond the hall.

A deck of playing cards, along with a few coins lie scattered across the floor. Weapons, blood, and dead bodies lie scattered along the floor as well.

Gimuld walks over and picks up the cards and a few scattered coins. Adventuring is fun, but not at every time.

"ugh..."  Erdthar sits heavily, fatigued from the sudden rush of fury he'd expended in killing the ambushers.

Whew, what a fight that was Milo says looking as though he killed them all hiself.

I'll go scout down the hall a bit. But, I am still injured from the beetle attack. Gimuld looks over at Milo. Otherwise if noone objects I'll go. If noone objects, and after a bit of healing, Gimuld heads down the hall in a scouting expidition with his morningstar drawn.

Listen: Gimuld Froking rolled 3 using 1d20-2.
Spot: Gimuld Froking rolled 3 using 1d20.
Disable Device: Gimuld Froking rolled 21 using 1d20+8.
Search: Gimuld Froking rolled 13 using 1d20+4.
Move Silently: Gimuld Froking rolled 25 using 1d20+9.

"Sure no problem buddy" Milo says when Gimuld mentions healing.


Rolled 5 for Cure Light Wounds. Need More?

After several minutes of slumping and staring aimlessly, Erthar stretches, only then noticing... "Uh, I'm hurt here, I guess."  He pulled bloody fingers from the slash at his side.

Walking over to Erdthar Milo gives him a tap with the wand. There you are my good Orc.

19:49, Today: Milo Hardbottle rolled 6 using 1d8. Wand O' Cure Light Wounds.

"Thanks."  He tells the small healer.  "Feels much better."

"This should help shed light on the matter." She dispells the magic darkness. "Well that little trinket comes in handy."

The party takes a breather as Gimuld advances down the hall on a scouting mission. Before leaving the group Gimuld is healed by a touch from Milo’s wand o’ healing. Milo also administers some care to Erdthar, before stowing the wand away. Vespian mean while dissipates the darkness spell, once the globe of darkness is removed; the sun's rays begin to pour into the cave mouth.

Gimuld: You creep along the edge of the wall moving very slowly and quietly, your eyes are peeled looking for any signs of movement or worse, traps! You travel about 40’ when you come to a 90degree corner that turns east(right), you travel a few feet beyond the corner but the darkness becomes over bearing and you can not see deeper into the cave. You stand there and listen intently, but you hear nothing.

Gimuld returns exactly the way he came and goes back to the main room. I went down that hall and took a right and it seems all clear. But, it is dark so I am not entirly sure.
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Quindil gazes at the slaughter, admiring the neat work carried out by the team.  He cleans the goblin blood off of his spear and moves up to join the rest of the crew.

"Perhaps we shoudl sleep under the stars, I dont know if i am wanting to stay the night in this dark and damp place, although it does seem to have many of the comforts of home" She looks around the room, eyeing the slaughter.

"If we leave, we'll just have to fight for this room again, probably against greater odds and better preperations."  Erdthar reminds everyone.  "Just how depleted are our resources?  Everyone looks healthy, how far down are we on spells?"

I agree, I say we stay here. We could blocade that cavern partially with this table. It'll offer some help. Gimuld trys to move the table to cover up the cavern opening.

Gimuld and Erdthar have seemed to make the decision for the group, as Gimuld has begun to blockade the tunnel mouth that leads deeper into the cave. The table is somewhat light and Gimuld has no problem moving it over to cover some of the hall way. However the table is a little over three feet tall when on its edge and it doesn't seem to pose much of a barrier, other than the fact that it covers the hall from left to right. The final hours of sunlight will soon fade, leaving the cave a dark and dismal place.


OoC: still need watch order.
Gimuld do you have Craft(trap making)? Or do you have any other ideas to use for your blockade, now is the time.

Gimuld also tries to make a trip rope. He takes his rope and puts it at goblin length away from the table,so it will cause them to fall over and hurt themselves on the table.

OOC- what is the DC of that? Also, what would the DC be for adding a crossbow in so it shoots? Also, I'll take 1rst watch.
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OoC: For the trip wire Roll a "Use Rope" check. That will determin how good your knott is.
as far as adding the crossbow, that will be near impossible with out Craft Trap making. I mean you could tie it on but it may not fire. But craft is an untrained skill, so you can try that too if you want.

Milo looks at Erdthar. "Im healthy enough, I dont think Ive been bit or scratched on this adventure yet." he says with a smile.
"I have no really useful spells left so a good nights rest would be welcomed, plus the longer we push ourselves the more tired we get makeing this little trip a bit more dangerous.If we do camp I want first watch I like to get up early and talk to Silvanus. Oh! And by the way Im all for sleeping outdoors, so I'm with Vespian on that one" he says  Roof! the large dog barks in agreement.
"Ruff thinks so too" Milo says scratching behind the dogs ears

Pats Ruff on the head. the stars are very lovely in these parts, yet Erdthar made a good point about fighting for this ground again. Although i don’t cherish the idea of sleeping with goblins in this hole. The inn in town wasn't much better though, just no goblins. Maybe we should push on? Test their strengths, see what we are up against, we can use this as are fall back location. She holds her arms wide for a moment displaying the room.
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"Pushing in sounds good - go until the resistance gets too stiff."

Regardless of what everyone says, Gimuld comes up with an amazing idea. I'll raid the bodies _{and keep the loot} any objections? Gimuld starts checking over the goblins and the hobgoblin bodies, starting with the hobgoblin.

Search: Gimuld Froking rolled 17 using 1d20+4.
Use Rope: Gimuld Froking rolled 16 using 1d20+3.

OOc-When was the last time we searched the bodies?

As the party discusses their next plan of action Gimuld takes the time to search out the goblin bodies. It takes him a good bit of time to search all the bodies, but the search seems worth it. After gathering all the loot Gimuld lays it out for inspection, he sets up near the entrance where the last rays of sun shine. While he looks over the goods Erdthar and Vespian converse, attempting to figure out their next course of action.


Gimuld seems to have scored pretty well, most of the goblins had a small coin purse, each with a tattering of coins. Some of them had some other more valuable items. Two stoppered flasks that have a gooey red substance in them (Alchemist Fires), also two small stones that have some small engravings on them (Thunder stones).

Loot scored: 212gp, 57sp, 127cp, 2 alch fire, 2 thunderstones

"Great"  Erdthar told the scout when he was finished. "Are you finished then?"  He asked, then moved forward to the inner archway.  "Vespian and I will take the lead, at least until we see what's beyond the darkness ahead."  The he set out, following the path Gimuld had taken earlier.

OOC:
March order:
Erd Ves
   |
40 ft gap
   |
Gim Mil
  Muk
Pel Qui

OoC: thank you Erd. Now on to the fun stuff. So you and Vesp will lead the way, do you wish to roll any skills before we proceed, or just tear ass into the next room?

oh yeah and Muk is not in this combat, I am holding his pc until I hear from him, which has been two months since last contact. But who knows maybe he'll be back one day.

Oui mon captain. Gimuld says with a lazy salute. Should I light my lantern for the rest of us?

Erdthar sketches out some crude drawings on the dusty cave floor, representing the battle plan. Gimuld seems to like the plan and adds his own usefully query to the discussion.

  Milo throws some more almonds in his mouth and chews. CRUNCH CRUNCH CRUNCH Boy these are good!he says as he looks at Erdthars drawing, bits of almond spraying out of his mouth on to the floor near the drawing.

Nods silently as she readies her massive sword. That light might give us away, but I am sure they know we are here any how. So you decide Gim. She says with a wink as she moves next to the wall staying low and keeping her eyes wide.

Vespian St.Brandi rolled 6 Move Silent.
Vespian St.Brandi rolled 10 Hide.
Vespian St.Brandi rolled 24 Listen.
Vespian St.Brandi rolled 32 Spot.

Erdthar and Vespian advance deeper into the mine. Scouting ahead for the bulk of the comrades. Quietly the two push on, their keen senses leading the way. They follow the path that Gimuld laid out before them and sure enough they come to a cavern opening, with paths beyond. And if not by sure luck or trained skill the two spot movements off yonder in the cave. It seems that many small goblin sized bodies stir in the darkness, waiting for the right moment to pounce. Most of the goblins have themselves perched up upon ledges that have been painstakingly carved into the rock face high above the ground,(10') many of them wield cross bows.

Room Description: This large cavern of a room opens from the small tunnel mouth into a massive expanse of a room, the floors and walls have been carved out of the underlying bedrock, the result has left a well defined and smooth area, easily traversed. Close inspection shows many gouges, probably cause by wagon or cart wheels that lead toward the main entrance. The room opens to a height of 40’.

The rest of the party hangs back and waits for report from the front lines. Readying themselves for the predictable battle that will soon follow.
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Erdthar walks back to the group waiting behind.  "Let's go, we are done here."  He walks on beyond group, not running, but not wasting any time in clearing the mine either.

Do you mean to leave? I got a good look and it apears that he is chained to a pillar in the middle of the room She points back toward the dark cavern. whats he doing here with Goblins? I think we should investigate further. I have never seen one before and now I have the chance. She looks to the others. perhaps we should let them in on it? They can help decide

Erdthar stares at the lovely lady, "Are you crazy?  It's a friggin dragon!"  He asked, clearly shaken.  "They breathe fire!  And didn't you feel its... presence?  I don't like this at all."

"Yes, yes, of course." She thinks for but a moment. "Let me try one thing before we leave." She closes her eyes and concentrates,

Erdthar and Vespian explain what they saw to the others...

Not only do you see goblins stirring beyond in the cave but there is something more, a more sinister looking object standing an all fours. One with large fangs, enormous hind legs, claws that would shred a man, and huge muscular wings. Yes! Before you a “young” blue dragon with its stout horn and scaly skin rest in the depths beyond the light. Kool and sinister the smile upon its face. You can easily tell that it knows you’re here as it smiles and tilts its head, you quiver in your boots. The sight of something so awesome starts to overwhelm you ...

I take it we fell back then to plan strategy?

   She informs the others, "The dragon has great mental powers that she used to speak with me mentally.  She is a prisoner and at the mercy of the many Goblins. She wants her freedom and has threatened that she will raise the alarm that we are here if we do not try to free her. Yet if we battle the goblins and free her, then there is nothing but a Dragon's Promise, for all it is worth from a Blue,  that she won't in turn attack us. Even if she held her word, once freed she would claim this mine has her domain and we would be out our reward. Oh, and did I mention that if we flee away, she claims she will track us down some year when she is finally free and kill us then. She shrugs and looks to the others for their thoughts.

Milos eyes grow wide as he hears that a dragon is in there. He whispers "So blue dragons arent good dragons? I met a Silver dragon once she was very nice, well I was a baby so all I really remember is she purred like a large cat and was very shiney." Milos face turns thoughtfull. "I think we should help her I hate goblins and no one deserves to be helf captive by them."

Erdthar's eyes narrow at Vespian's revelations.  "I don't know anything about dragon colors, but if the goblins are holding her captive - they must at least be allied with someone capabale of cappturing her.  Still, she must hate the goblins more than she could possibly hate us - she could be a great ally.  Until like you said, she betrays us."

She considers what Erthdar says. "We can take nine Goblins down then." "Have we finished searching the last mob that we killed? Maybe we can use some of their own weapons against them and lead them into a bottleneck ambush at the cave entrance. The same type of ambush they tried to lure us into."
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"Yeah, its not the goblins I'm worried about, it's that blue menace and whatever else is there that may be even nastier."

Gimuld listens intently. Once the part about the dragon comes up, his eyes start to twinkle, until he hears it was chained up. Well, a chained dragon means no treasure hoard. But, if you think about the dragons betrayal, perhaps we could pull the first move? I have some oil, maybe we could light it, then toss it in at the goblins, and watch them burn, while we take out the dragon. The oil will give us without amazing sight the ability to see, for a while, then we gang up on the dragon. Gimuld says. He takes out a flask of oil as an invitation.

Vespian listens to Ertdar and Gimuld,
"If you have any thoughts of betraying her, she will know them as soon as you think them. There may indeed be somthing larger and more powerfull, but if they took her captive as a hatchling, then they would have been able to overrrun her through sheer numbers and the spells of their Shamans. I say we kill the goblins, watch her during the fight. If we fall back to her pillar and she attacks them instead of us, it might be a good sign. Before we free her, we strike a bargain granting us safety from her attacks or manipulations to goad others into attacking us and that she leaves the Mine so we can claim our reward from its owner." She bites her lip, There is nothing that states she couldn't retake the Mine after we collected our reward. It would not be dishonest of us. We are being paid to rid the goblins. Our employer never once mentioned the Dragon. She rubs her head as this is way to much thinking for her liking and hurts her grey matter. It would be a great asset to have a dragon for an ally, but never believe that we would be more then minnions in her view of things.
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The party begins to discuss the next move. Many options have been thrown into the ring, now they just need to pinpoint and solidify their plans. They wait in the main entrance, Gimuld has reset his make shift trip wire, yet the table is now askew.

4th of Fading  5:27 pm (so its been like 12min since you got to the cave entrance)

I like the Role play going on, if this kind of behavior continues, I will have no choice but to Award Bonus Xp!!! :)

"If I make a bargin with that beast, I won't be the one breaking it.  Either in letter or especially in spirit."  Erdthar declared flatly.  "But the worm will surely heve know that if she betrays me or my friends, that shes not the only one that can hunt down an enemy ruthlessly."

   Takes in a deep breath at Erdthar's words, a slight chill gives her goosebumps. Ohhhh!" She has to fan herself a bit.

Who needs to hunt them down when you can kill them now and save the trouble? I'm just saying that if that dragon starts betraying us, we should try the first strike. But, if it can read minds, I guess we can forget a first strike.

OoC: Seeing that you might need it and i didnt include it in the loot here is the room contents:

1-3'x15' table
4-chairs (2 are broken)
2-short spears
5-morningstars
2-crossbows
20-bolts
1-javelin
4-large boulders aprox. 3'-4' round 150-200lbs
10000-pebbles and loose rock debris

Gimuld, having just notice all the debris lying around, after picking up 10 bolts, begins having ideas of a moving shield. Hey, perhaps we can use these boulders and this table as a moving shield! Gimuld picks up the table so it is vertical. Then he pushes several boulders over to the table. Atleast now we will have some cover.

Having spent some time in deep thought, Pello seems to resurface for air. Only to spend it speaking.

"Couldn't we perhaps free the dragon first? It surely has a grudge with the goblins, and hopefully it'll realise that it attacks first us, and then the goblins, it'll have a greater chance of losing through sheer attrition. On the other hand, if it helps us with the goblins, hopefully it'll be willing to strike a deal.

And like pretty and smart Vespian said, we were only hired to clear out the goblins."

The gnome turns to the table.

"Now if we could find something to fasten to the sides of this table, we might get it to provide us full cover. Enabling us to just waltz in under its cover and securely work on the chain." He scratches his nose, "Even if we can only finds some blankets to use, it should hopefully slow the arrows speed, and keep the goblins from aiming properly."

Gimuld, thinking of what Pello said, whips off his back pack and starts rummaging through it. Bedrolls! Gimuld says after pulling it out and spreading it. But affixing it might be a problem. We might be able to grab several pieces of goblin or beetle, maybe the tendons0 and make them into thread or cord. Then we sew them somehow.

The party continues to discuss their next course of action, they have come up with some good ideas. Now they just need to implement them.


OoC:Good idea with the goblin tendons, however that might take a bit more time than you have.

Milo: the weapons are metal tipped, But druids are proficient with short spears, unless Silvanus prohibits them, which I cant remember off the top of my head, I can look into when I get home though. But if he doesn't prohibit it than you can use the short spear.

Erdthar turned to Pello, impressed.  "That's a great idea Pello, about the dragon.  Vespian, can you communicate with the beast and tell it to help us?  To provide cover while we break the chain?"

He then turned his attention to the accumulated loot.  "I do wish we had a good chisel and a maul here - something to break chain." His eyes ran over the big smooth stones.  "If we could get the goblins at the bottom of a slope, those boulders would make pretty good weapons to roll at them, disrupting their formations."

"If she is listening, she will hear." Vespian nods to Erthdar and begins to set her muscles to assisting Pello.

As Gimuld considers the problem of fastening the blankets, Pello asks matter-of-factly, "How about bolts? Should make suitable, if rather with nails, right? Easy enough to beat in with a morning star or other hammerlike object. And it delays the mess, until Erdthar decides that it is dinnertime."

"Nah.  fold over one edge of blanket over the upper leg, then poke some holes every foot or so though both thicknesses of cloth, then thread a rope though the holes. We could do the same on the lower leg, and have the clost stretched fairly tight."

Milo looks over the weapons and picks up the short spears. "I think I'll give these a try." He says with a grin. He slings one across his back along with his staff.

  Vespian places one hand on her head, closes her eyes and reaches out an open palm in the direction of the Blue Dragon.


And courtsies,  ((curtsies?))

OoC: Ok so are we going with the table on edge, with bedrolls "straped" to the side as cover?.

If so the behind the table will provide 9/10 cover(+10ac, +4ref), the bed rolls on the side provide 3/4 concealment(30%miss chance)

When everyone is ready, and the leaders have given the signal, Gimulds begins to move-out with the contraption. So if the goblins are on the ledge, we have to shoot them. Maybe we could still use some of my oil and toss it at them, then start it burning.

Init: Gimuld Froking rolled 16 using 1d20+3.
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The finishing touches have been added to the table. A few bolts and some lengths of rope were needed in order to attach the bed rolls, but the result is a well built and sturdy shield. The party combined their wits and it now seems that they are ready to trudge forward. The new "armored" division prepares for battle.

Gimuld gets himself in position to follow the table in. The table is going to need to be carried down the hall and stood in place.(Strength check DC:7)



OoC: All right here we go. I do need Inits (TY Gim) as well as a loose marching order.



The table is stood on edge and the bed rolls go from leg to leg on the long sides, forming a 3 sided rectangle. There is room enough for one person inside the rectangle if it is placed vertical (offers most protection), if the table is placed horizontal, 3 people can fit behind it but they must duck low or risk tearing off the bedroll. 
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"Maybe Erd and I should carry the ends and most of the weight. The lighter hands in the middle of the cover." Vespain prepares to carry the weight of the Pello contrived structure. "Lets get as far as we can through this tunnel before we break into a charge."

Erdthar nods at Vespian's suggestion.  "The dragon has agreed to an alliance, right?"  He asks the aburn-tressed maid, still not happy about being so close to the powerful beast, but glad he might not have to fight her.   "Let's do this then."  He grabs his end of the table, and lifts it easily - pushing forward into the cavern beyond.


OOC:
March Order

------	<-table
V G  E
M P  Q

Init: 12, Str check 17 (19 with +2 for aid?)

((Target Space to move to I15? Or do we want to go all the way up to the base of the pillar and work on the chain there.))
"We may need to have here swear to an agreement before we free her. She is of current mine that we are Servents." She says with a rue smile.

Initiatives
Gimuld:  16
Enemies: 14
Erdthar:  12
Quindil:
Vespian:
Milo:
Pello:


Erdthar leads the charge as he and Vespian bare the brunt of the burden. The table is light and easy for the two to move. The party falls in behind them working their way slowly down the corridor. The light fades as they round a corner making it nearly impossible for some to see, yet they still manage to hold rank without losing position. The group moves fairly quietly only bumping the wall on one occasion. The intensity builds in the darkness with each step. Then through the darkness you start to hear the yammering of the goblins, some of them scurrying back and forward on their ledges perhaps? Then the darkness is broke with a shout! ”Movement in the hall! Fire!” Spoken in goblin.

With that the party scrunches in behind their cover as a hail of bolts come flying down the hall. What seems like hundreds “Thuds” scream from the table top, as it catches a good portion of the volley. A few bolts fly by Vespian and Milo bouncing off the hard stone. A few more tear through the bedrolls but some how miss all the party members.

The dragon rears and tugs on its chain with all its might as it lets loose a horrendous yell ”RRrRrrRRooooOOOoAAAArrrARRRrr! She turns fast on her feet to face a line of the goblin archers. A slight crackle fills the air for a brief second, then … BAM! The sound of thunder fills the room as a jet of lighting spits from her gapping maw. The three goblins had no chance, their remains shower to the ground.   ”RRrRrrRRooooOOOoAAAArrrARRRrr! She yells in victory.

The goblins start to panic, one of them toots a large horn Barrrraaaaraaaaa


OoC: No light! Very dark in here.

"Oh gee wizz. Lets get some light in here so we can see what we are doing." Pello halts for the shortest of moments to mutter a few bombastic words and make a few dramatic handgestures, and then hurries after the group as the ceiling suddently sprouts light.

Cast light on the ceiling of K15.
Follow table with move action (currently G13 look more cozy)

Not waiting or caring about light, but wincing at the thought of what he's doing to a good axe, Erdthar springs forth around the front of the table, and swings his axe down hard into the rusty metal.

Move:  to J14
Standard: Attack (sunder) chain

05:30, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 14 using 1d8+6. Sunder Damage on chain.
05:29, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 10 using 1d20+7. Attack Chain. 
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Milo scuttles along behind the group. He tells Ruff to stay behind and watch ther backs.




22:57, Today: Milo Hardbottle rolled 5 using 1d12+2. Initative.

Steps to the opposite of the chain from Erdthar ((J10?)) and chops likewise.
"I know you are not one of many words Erdthar, but we are yet to reach an agreement with the Dragon regarding NonAgression once she is freed."

Move:  to J9
Standard: Attack (sunder) chain

Vespian St.Brandi rolled 12 using 1d20+6. Attack Chain.
Vespian St.Brandi rolled 11 using 2d6+4. Damage.
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"Gods!"  The big orc stared up at Vespian, shocked.  "Didn't we clear that up before we came in?  Has she agreed not to attack us?  I told you before that I won't attack her, except in self-defense..."  His eyes flamed cherry red.

Initiatives
Gimuld:  16
Enemies: 14
Erdthar:  12
Quindil:
Vespian:
Milo: 5
Pello:
OoC: I need initiatives from some of you

The adventurers charge head long into the room as hails of bolts fly passed. Erdthar waste no time, he heads straight for the massive chain that binds the Dragon. He grimaces as he brings his nice axe to bare against the hard steel, "Clank" the sounds ring through the cavern, yet the chain does not bust. Pello calls a globe of light to life, making it very easy for him and the others to see, many of the goblins try to squint out the bright light. Vespian follows suite with Erdthar and brings her large sword down hard onto the chain "Clink".Two massive blows and the chain still holds.

The dragon rears back again tugging on the chain, but it does not help.


OoC: Will not advance this crucial first round until, I hear from Gimuld, Or I get off work whatever’s first

OOC: I'll go first, course now it's more of, last. Also, Myth, what is the material of the thing holding the chain in made of? Wood? Rock?...Cheese?

Gimuld prepares to fire into the darkness, but Pello's light disrupts his aim. He fires a wild shot which misses completely.

Gimuld Froking rolled 7 using 1d20+5.


-DM- OoC: It is made of natural stone, It looks to have been a complete pillar at one time, it is now about 8' tall now. From the looks of it, it has been used as a mooring post for a very long time , it is hour glassed shape do to the constant wear of the chain.
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((Sorry hear is mine. 19:02, Thu 28 July: Vespian St.Brandi rolled 8 using 1d20+4. Initiative.))

"Well it was. And I told you she decided we were her Servents now, and I said we should clear that issue up first but then off we go across the room and here we are now." She answered.

"Okay, halt this chainchopping. Concentrate on the goblins at bay for now." Pello says as he hears the situation, and then peeks around the table at the dragon, "No offence missus, but I'm afraid that you have to lower your expectations a great deal if you wish us to help you. I won't accept any deal that would leave me better of if I simply walked away now."

Milo pulls up one of his new Shortspears and chucks it at the closest goblin. Take that you rotten gobby!


Action Chuck Spear at Goblin 4
23:08, Today: Milo Hardbottle rolled 3 using 1d4. Spear Damage.
23:07, Today: Milo Hardbottle rolled 21 using 1d20+3. Spear Chuck.

first off...
Quindil Liahstia rolled 9 using 1d20+3. Init.
<orange>
Quindil pulls his bow out and decided on a target...he moves, sights a goblin and lets the arrow fly.

<orange>Move to H12, fire on Goblin #6
Attack Roll: 11


Quindil is moving too fast to take a decent shot, and the arrow flies wide.

Quindil Liahstia rolled 11 using 1d20+5. Attack Roll.

And in further news...the Dice Roller still hates me :)