--Once done in town, post in here, the moment you leave town--
You set of while the sun is still present, and allowing yourself time and effort to get there somewhat quickly; the map indicates that the main travel roads south will lead you close to the site, allowing the last mile to be taken through dense woods, and thus likely presenting the only slowdown on your trip.

The trip is largely uneventful - while Ignatz has learned of rampant assaults on the routes, they manage to evade them for now.
Ninaran’s map is spot on. You arrive at a cross section, and a small nod indicates a hard to see route through the underwood, and some wildberry bushes, which lead onto what looks like an animal trail. Small footprints on the ground detail that at some point, small reptile like feet have walked here.

The map implies you have to walk a small mile further in, but also that the sun is slowly setting, so time is precious.
You hear a surging rush of water nearby, splashing against rock.
Small glades of trees lead up to a cliffside waterfall, where a stream tumbles from the top of a rocky overhang. The water descends the side of the hill and flows away to the southwest.
Off to the left, you notice a circle of worn stone monoliths stands on the ground, somewhat out of place but yet fitting all the same. The outside is empty for now.

OOC:
You are outside the perimeter of the waterfall and the area leading in. You have the choice as to what you do now, and how you approach it. Any perception checks are made at a -5 penalty based(if listening) due to the waterfall. Sight is unaffected.

Malphurious squinted with his aged eyes.  "I can't see anything at this distance.  Should we get closer?"

OOC: Rolled an 11

Warfryn moved slowly through the trees almost disappearing into the dappled shade as he did so.  But just like Malphurious he couldn’t see anything of note either.



Gain concealment by moving at least 3 squares but not too stealthy and definitely not perceptive
20:29, Today: Warfryn rolled 6 using 1d20.  Perception.
20:30, Today: Warfryn rolled 9 using 1d20+2.  Stealth.

Ignatz creeps toward the pool, displaying a level of grace and focus that his usual manner would never suggests. He moves like a large cat, pupils dilated, nostrils flaring as he notes the direction of the wind. Though he lacks Warfryn's supernatural concealment, his own feral instincts seem to serve him just as well.

18:09, Today: Ignatz rolled 16 using 1d20+2.  Stealth.
18:08, Today: Ignatz rolled 17 using 1d20+6.  Perception.
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Almost nothing escapes Kbenjar's keen eyesight as the group slowly makes their way towards the waterfall.

10:24, Today: Kbenjar rolled 30 using 1d20+10.  perception .

As Ignatz approaches round back he notices that the large monoliths of the western side, are most likely a druidic friendship circle, and if he came closer, he could likely make out who made it and thus what it's purpose was. (Nature DC 20 for this)

Most of you notice a large number of kobold tracks in the soft mud along the river bank leading to and from the waterfall.
Kbenjar however is certain that there are also a few goblin tracks mixed in with the kobold tracks and even a large goblinoid track mixed into it.

You hear faint voices in the distance, even despite the waterfall roaring down. Ignatz and Kbenjar however also notices several shadows near the waterfall moving about.

It suddenly become visible that Ignatz have to stop his movement and make a choice as to what he do next.

OOC: You have not been spotted, so surprise and initiative is on your behalf. You have full usage of your powers and AP due to extended rest since last conflict.

Map: https://docs.google.com/drawin...Y6wdaYoFbJU6VCQ/edit

Ignatz launches himself past the treeline, all his tensed muscles exploding like coiled steel. He streaks past the outer line and into the vulnerable center of the formation, tearing one kobold in half before leaping toward his next target, swinging his crescent glaive and roaring.

OOC:
Standard: Howling Strike (Charge->G12) HIT? Kobold H11 AC 26 for 17 damage
IF THE KOBOLD AT L13 DIES
Free    : Howling Strike (Swift Charge->L10) HIT? Kobold M9 for 15 damage
Ignatz gains 2 temp hp

IF THE KOBOLD AT L13 SURVIVES
turn ends with Ignatz at K13

Initiative: 14

18:33, Today: Ignatz rolled 5 using 1d6.  Howling Strike bonus damage.
18:33, Today: Ignatz rolled 10 using 2d6+5, rerolling ones.  Howling Strike damage.
18:33, Today: Ignatz rolled 23 using 1d20+10.  Possible Howling Strike (Swift Charge) vs KM9 (w/CA?).
18:21, Today: Ignatz rolled 3 using 1d6.  Howling Strike bonus damage.
18:21, Today: Ignatz rolled 14 using 2d6+5, rerolling ones.  Howling Strike damage.
18:20, Today: Ignatz rolled 26 using 1d20+10.  Howling Strike (Charge) vs L13 (w/CA?).
18:19, Today: Ignatz rolled 14 using 1d20+4.  Initiative.
18:15, Today: Ignatz rolled 10 using 1d20+1.  Nature.
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Malphurious emerges from the brush to find himself in the druid's circle along side kobold.  Malphurious roars in the bosterious claim that his race is superior to that of the kobolds as he smashing his flail towards the legs of his foe.

OOC: Hits H11 on AC 16 for 12 damage, if hits target is prone.  Regardless target is marked.
Moved 3 squres from C9 to E10, 4 of the 5 move used through rough terrain.

20:12, Today: Malphurious rolled 12 using 1d8+4.  damage!
20:11, Today: Malphurious rolled 16 using 1d20+8.  footwork lure .
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Warfryn scuttled through the vegetation as quickly and as quietly as he could.  But soon realised that his attempt at stealth was a waste of time when Ignatz and Malphurious burst out into the midst of the kobolds, swinging and yelling as they did so.

The gnome shook his head in despair as he tried to get position on the kobold still standing in the stone circle.

Drawing his rod, he pronounced the curse of his mentor on the poor, frightened creature but when he tried to fry it with an arcane blast, his foot hit a tree root and instead the blast shot into the air like a firework display.

“Oh shit!" He said softly.


Warlock’s Curse on F11
Eldritch Blast on F11

02:29, Today: Warfryn rolled 9 using 1d20.  Initiative.
02:26, Today: Warfryn rolled 8 using 1d20+5.  Eldritch Blast on F11.

Once the battle has begun, Kbenjar sends out several tendrils of divine energy to stab at the nearby kobolds before retreating further around behind the treeline.

Standard: Hand Of Radiance on the three westernmost minions (minimum damage on each hit is 8hp of radiant damage so if they're hit, they're gone)
Move: to B10

20:23, Today: Kbenjar rolled 9 using 1d20+5.  hand of radiance on minion 3 -v- ref.
20:23, Today: Kbenjar rolled 14 using 1d20+5.  hand of radiance on minion 2 -v- ref.
20:22, Today: Kbenjar rolled 12 using 1d20+5.  hand of radiance on minion 1 -v- ref.

"Try again uncle, take out his legs this time," the young dragonborn urges his elder.

OOC: Surprise action will be Commander's strike to let Malph take another attack with +3 to damage.

The dervish that is Ignatz projects out of the forest, leafs and branches flying everywhere. While the Circle remain a mystery, his hits are true and menacing, causing great anguish to the first he hits, which is no match for his blow. The slinger, barely manages to draw weapon before taking a heavy blow from him.
And so it begins...

Malph advances on the sturdy Kobold, wielding a shield made from a single large dragon scale, fitting it's side just fine, and just barely manages to avoid the blow. However his presences lures it to only focus on him.

As the flares of divine energy surges, two manages to adapt to the light, narrowly escaping, but the last succumbs to the energy, falling to it's death.

---

NEW ROUND!

MALPH can add the blow to his post for this round. Anyone beating Initiative 12 acts before the kobolds - this is mainly for damage, triggers etc. Posts should come from you regardless. Will update when players have posted. Surprise round over!

Rolls:

^{No rolls!}

Enemy	HP	AC	F	R	W	Current conditions:	Effects/ongoing:
Tunneler	1/1	15	12	14	12	Shifty. Minion 8/10
Slinger	09/24,24/24	13	12	14	12	Special shot, Shifty
Slink	24/24	15	12	14	13	CA(D6),Shift/slide, boon
Dragonshield	36/36	18	14	13	13	Shifty, Tactics(Dirty/Dragonshield), Is marked!(-2 to hit anyone but Malph.)	36/36

Effects&damage:
Dragonshield marked. Will roll for attack/damage at the end of this round.

MAP: https://docs.google.com/drawin...Y6wdaYoFbJU6VCQ/edit
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Ignatz is not forming coherent thoughts at this point- the only notion that has filtered past the red curtain at this point is how frustrated it was being stuck in place by the kobold with the slingshot last time, and that there are two with similar weapons here. The rest is just roaring laughter, the meaty crunch of armor, flesh and bone all being folded in on each other, and the quiet spatter of blood being flung from Ignatz's gouge onto the stony riverbank.

OOC:
Standard: Howling Strike CRIT M9 Slinger AC 27 for 20 damage
Free    : Rampage MBA at thin air
Spend AP: Howling Strike (Charge->L8) HIT M7 Slinger for 29 damage

Initiative: 14
Resources: HP 29/29, HS 10/10, 0/1 AP
Expended Powers: Swift Charge, Furious Assault

08:43, Today: Ignatz rolled 6 using 1d6.  Howling Strike extra damage.
08:43, Today: Ignatz rolled 23 using 4d6+5, rerolling ones.  Howling Strike damage w/Furious Assault.
08:42, Today: Ignatz rolled 27 using 1d20+8.  AP Howling Strike vs M7 Slinger AC 13.
08:41, Today: Ignatz rolled 27 using 1d20+7.  Howling Strike vs M9 Slinger AC 13.

Malphurious misses his two swipes.

OOC: Yep....

19:31, Today: Malphurious rolled 14 using 1d20+8.  commanders strike same.

19:30, Today: Malphurious rolled 17 using 1d20+8.  footwork lure vs F11 (AC18).

Kbenjar continues to send out threads of divine energy to the flank of the enemy, hoping to thin their numbers.

Standard: Hand of Radiance on C18, D19 and F19 (all hit for a minimum of 8hp radiant damage so they should all be down.)

18:43, Today: Kbenjar rolled 12 using 1d20+5.  Hand of Radiance on F19 -v- fort.
18:42, Today: Kbenjar rolled 18 using 1d20+5.  Hand of Radiance on D19 -v- fort.
18:30, Today: Kbenjar rolled 22 using 1d20+5.  Hand of Radiance on C18 -v- fort.

Saskan moved in and with a lapse in judgement took a swipe at the same kobold that Malphurious had missed. When would he learn that he was better off directing the fight than actually swinging his blade.

OOC: Sorry for the delay everyone.
22:11, Today: Saskan rolled 11 using 1d20+7. Attack vs AC.
22:09, Today: Saskan rolled 8 using 1d20. Initiative.

Warfryn sidled through the bushes to get a better look at the battlefield.  He ignored the nearest kobold, having two hulking melee types nearby, and instead took on one somewhat further away.

14:30, Today: Warfryn rolled 8 using 1d10+4.  Damage on J9.
14:29, Today: Warfryn rolled 24 using 1d20+5.  Eldritch Blast on J9.

In a flurry of flying bolts of light the kobolds manage to sneak in and stab and surround Ignatz, only to fall the second after their blows land.
From the shadows a quick nimble kobold with a curious spear strikes at Ignatz but the light distracts him, and quickly he slides back away from him, cursing his name.
The dragonshield shifts and strikes Saskan, in a defying attempt, ignoring the threat of Malph for the time being, teaming up with tunneler, and striking the younger dragonborn with a sharp strike to the gut.

They fall to the holy energy of Kbenjar shortly after and suddenly the field seems less occupied. You notice that the dragonshield has a faint blueish glow to it, as it stands on the circle.

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Enemy	HP	AC	F	R	W	Current conditions:	Effects/ongoing:
Tunneler	1/1	15	12	14	12	Shifty. Minion 1/10
Slinger	09/24,24/24	13	12	14	12	Special shot, Shifty
Slink	24/24	15	12	14	13	CA(D6),Shift/slide, boon
Dragonshield	36/36	18	14	13	13	Shifty, Tactics(Dirty/Dragonshield), Is marked!(-2 to hit anyone but Malph.)	36/36

Effects&damage:
8 to Ignatz.
4 to Saskan

Slink goes in, stabs, misses and shifts out.
Dragonshield shifts and attacks with Penalty. Due to shifts, as minor actions, no OA.
As I saw no initiative, I had the foes act first this time, so please include it going forward - eg. you beat it, you still post but actions are resolved in accordance to this.

Players turn!
MAP: https://docs.google.com/drawin...Y6wdaYoFbJU6VCQ/edit
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Ignatz barely even registers the kobolds who swarm him and fall- his gaze is fixed on his new prey, a kobold who's manner suggests a more skilled fighter than the others', and he laughs with delight as he just barely manages to avoid his new friend's thrust. The slippery draconian easily slips under Ignatz's haymaker of a blow, living up to his hopes, but he doesn't see Ignatz' reckless follow-up. Ignatz grits his teeth and stops the backswing with his hand, the sharp point of the crescent blade digging into his palm, and launches another sickeningly heavy attack much more quickly than he should have been able to. The shocked kobold tries to pivot and dodge, and while he manages to avoid dying outright, Ignatz leaves his shoulder shattered shattered and carves a chunk out of his leg.

OOC:
Move    : ->L7
Standard: Desperate Fury MISSES AC 9, Ignatz takes 5 damage to reroll and hits Slink AC 23 for 23 damage

Initiative: 14
Resources: HP 18/29, HS 10/10, 0/1 AP
Expended Powers: Swift Charge, Furious Assault, Desperate Fury

08:41, Today: Ignatz rolled 23 using 4d6+6, rerolling ones.  Desperate Fury damage.
08:40, Today: Ignatz rolled 21 using 1d20+7.  Desperate Fury reroll.
08:40, Today: Ignatz rolled 9 using 1d20+7.  Desperate Fury vs Slink AC 15.
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Malphurious senses his target looking to flank his nephew and gauges the tempo of the battle to strike at the armoured kobold when it turned its back to the aged warrior.  He followed it up with a sweeping strike the dropped the kobold fighter to the ground, as he slide to the middle of the circle of power.  "I got him for you lad!" he exclaimed in the din of the intense melee.

OOC: Hit combat advantage as an interrupt in enemy phase for 9, then another hit for 12 and knocked him prone.  Total of 21 damage.

Interrupt: Hit for 9
Move: 4 squares to G12 (avoids OAs)
Standard: Footwork Lure, hit for 12 + prone, slide to F11.

14:46, Today: Malphurious rolled 12 using 1d8+4.  damage!
14:46, Today: Malphurious rolled 29 using 1d20+10.  footwork lure vs DS (AC18) +8+2 CA.
13:56, Today: Malphurious rolled 9 using 1d8+4.  damage.
13:56, Today: Malphurious rolled 27 using 1d20+11.  CS vs DS (AC18) .
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Kbenjar trundles a little closer to the bushes to reach all three remaining rodents and sends out another volley of divine tendrils.

Move: to C10
Standard: Hand of Radiance on all three enemies (killing E13 (removed) and doing 10hp of radiant damage to F12)

10:14, Today: Kbenjar rolled 10 using 1d4+7.  damage on F12.
10:14, Today: Kbenjar rolled 7 using 1d20+5.  Hand of Radiance on L6 -v- ref.
10:13, Today: Kbenjar rolled 17 using 1d20+5.  Hand of Radiance on F12 -v- ref.
10:13, Today: Kbenjar rolled 24 using 1d20+5.  Hand of Radiance on E13 -v- ref.

"Hit him again uncle. I'm sure he'll feel the sting of your flail's much more than my blade."

OOC: Commander's strike
Move: Back up 5 ft.