A runner reaches Sylvia.

"The West Gate is breached!  We need your help."

It takes only a minute to arrive on the scene.  You find the gate broken open.  The corpse of one zombie render in the street, but two more have engaged the guards at the gate.  The archers are occupied with more zombies outside.

Roll initiatives.

   A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
 1|   |   |   |   | w |   |   |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
 2|   |   |   |   | w |   |   |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
 3|   |   |   |   | w |   |   |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
 4|   |   |   |   | w |   |   |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
 5|   |   |   |   | w |   |   |   | b |   |   | x | x | x | x | x | x |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
 6|   |   |Z4 |Z4 | w |   |   |   | b |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
 7|   |   |Z4 |Z4 | w |   |   |   | b |W2 |W3 |   |   |   |   |   |   |ST |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
 8|   |   |Z3 |Z3 | g |   |Z1 |Z1 |Z2 |Z2 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
 9|   |   |Z3 |Z3 | g |   |Z1 |Z1 |Z2 |Z2 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |Sy |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
10|   |   |Z5 |Z5 | w |   |   |   | b |W1 |W4 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
11|   |   |Z5 |Z5 | w |   |   |   | b |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
12|   |   |   |   | w |   |   |   | b |   |   | x | x | x | x | x | x |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
13|   |   |   |   | w |   |   |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
14|   |   |   |   | w |   |   |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
15|   |   |   |   | w |   |   |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+

Sir Thomas had just dismounted when he heard of the breach to the west gate. Quickly remounting, he took off as quickly as the people moving about in the streets would allow.

As he approaches the gate, he makes sure his shield is securely placed on his arm and that his lance and hammer are easily obtainable. Upon reaching the gate he spots Lady Terea. Giving her a salute, he pulls out his lance and makes ready to charge the approaching horde.

Any around Thomas may feel a slight tingling around them. While most will think it nervousness in anticipation of battle, it is actually an effect of a draconic aura that Sir Thomas has active.
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21:52, Today: Sir Thomas rolled 14 using 1d20. Initiative.
(Any ally in a 30' radius has DR 2/magic) -> Draconic Aura of Toughness

Question: I figure the z# are zombies and the w is wall and g is gate. what do the b and W# stand for?

You are correct.  W1, W2, etc are warriors, the people still trying to hold the gate.  In other words, allies.  But they are 1st level NPCs and will probably die if they are hit.

Aeron stands against the zombie with the rest of the warrior trying to close the breach.

Aeron greatsword sword posed to swing at the undead in a deadly arc

09:57, Today: Aeron Waston rolled 4 using 1d20+1. init

Sylvia drew her mace and pointed it in the direction of the zombies.  "Men, push forward and take back the gate!  If we can't hold the gate, we've lost this part of the city!"

(17:41, Today: Sylvia Terea rolled 15 using 1d20+2. Init.)

Sylvia and Sir Thomas, you both are up.

   A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
 1|   |   |   |   | w |   |   |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
 2|   |   |   |   | w |   |   |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
 3|   |   |   |   | w |   |   |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
 4|   |   |   |   | w |   |   |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
 5|   |   |   |   | w |   |   |   | b |   |   | x | x | x | x | x | x |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
 6|   |   |Z4 |Z4 | w |   |   |   | b |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
 7|   |   |Z4 |Z4 | w |   |   |   | b |W2 |W3 |   |   |   |   |   |   |ST |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
 8|   |   |Z3 |Z3 | g |   |Z1 |Z1 |Z2 |Z2 |AW |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
 9|   |   |Z3 |Z3 | g |   |Z1 |Z1 |Z2 |Z2 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |Sy |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
10|   |   |Z5 |Z5 | w |   |   |   | b |W1 |W4 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
11|   |   |Z5 |Z5 | w |   |   |   | b |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
12|   |   |   |   | w |   |   |   | b |   |   | x | x | x | x | x | x |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
13|   |   |   |   | w |   |   |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
14|   |   |   |   | w |   |   |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
15|   |   |   |   | w |   |   |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+

Initiative:
15 Sylvia
14 Sir Thomas
13 warriors
10 Zombies
4 Aeron

The order to push forward was all Sir Thomas needed. With a shout to his horse, he charges into battle to close the gap where the few troops are left. As he goes he sets his lance and takes aim at the nearest undead beast. With a devastating thrust he pierces (OOC: hopefully) the creatures hide.

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Sir Thomas to K9

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Charge! Attack bonus +2 ( i forgot to add that to my roll, so I'm doing that now)
21:54, Today: Sir Thomas rolled 26 using 1d20+9. Attack on Z2.  (28)
21:55, Today: Sir Thomas rolled 8 using 1d8+3. Damage on Z2 (damage x 3).
Damage = 24
AC -2 because of charge. AC now 22 until next round

Draconic Aura: All within 30 ft get DR 2/-

Sylvia looked ahead and saw that the enemies would be just out of her reach, even if she moved full tilt forward.  If she didn't move forward, though, the zombies would certainly gain the advantage.  She chanted a quick spell of protection and moved forward, trying to gain the attention of the enemy, seeing as how she's the one acting like the leader here.

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Standard Action: Cast Shield.  I assume Mage Armor is already up seeing as how it lasts HOURS and we knew they were coming.  That, and we dawdled in the middle of town waiting to see which way they came from.  Plenty of time.  This will also set her AC to the Buffed value listed.

Move Action: Move to L9.  It's as far as she can get this turn, and it will protect one side of Sir Thomas.
This message was last edited by the player at 03:41, Sat 23 Apr 2011.

Sir Thomas charges forward and stabs the first zombie render with his lance (you would have had to stop at L8 as that is the closest square to hit the render).  Sylvia follows after him.  The warriors all slash at the render and a couple manage to deal it minor wounds.

A couple archers on the wall rain arrows down on the renders still outside.

The first render attacks one of the warriors and deals him a near fatal blow.

Aeron you're up and everyone else.

   A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
 1|   |   |   |   | w |   |   |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
 2|   |   |   |   | w |   |   |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
 3|   |   |   |   | w |   |   |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
 4|   |   |   |   | w |   |   |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
 5|   |   |   |   | w |   |   |   | b |   |   | x | x | x | x | x | x |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
 6|   |   |Z4 |Z4 | w |   |   |   | b |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
 7|   |   |Z4 |Z4 | w |   |   |   | b |W2 |W3 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
 8|   |   |   |   |Z3 |Z3 |Z1 |Z1 |Z2 |Z2 |AW |ST |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
 9|   |   |   |   |Z3|Z3 |Z1 |Z1 |Z2 |Z2 |   |Sy |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
10|   |   |Z5 |Z5 | w |   |   |   | b |W1 |W4 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
11|   |   |Z5 |Z5 | w |   |   |   | b |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
12|   |   |   |   | w |   |   |   | b |   |   | x | x | x | x | x | x |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
13|   |   |   |   | w |   |   |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
14|   |   |   |   | w |   |   |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
15|   |   |   |   | w |   |   |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |   |   | x |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+

Initiative:
15 Sylvia
14 Sir Thomas
13 warriors
10 Zombies
4 Aeron

Damage:
Z2 -32
Z3 -3
Z4 -3
Z5 -3

W2 -10