Hey guys! Just finishing up a few last minute things for my character and reading what has gone on so far. pleasure to meet you all!

Hey there Sir Thomas, welcome! I actually, ah, joined a different faction >.> But if you pop up in Bastion, we should end up bumping into each other! (Assuming we live through those oncoming 300 zombie renders.)

... Zombie renders? yeah I really need to finished reading whats been going on

Well, I just finished catching up a few days ago myself, so let me know if there's anything I can help with. It's pretty much all there for the reading in the threads.

Welcome to the group, Sir Thomas.

Oh, and in case people haven't figured it out yet, I tend not to pop online during the weekends.  And this next Monday will probably be bad too, but Mondays after that should be fine.

Okay, so do I need to post placing myself on that map?  I'm not sure from your description if that's the only battlefield or not.

No, that's not the only battle field.  There is the East Gate, the North Gate, and the south gate.  Since you never choose one, I was going to have you in the middle of the town as a reserve/quick response force in case any of the gates were breached.

That is where you want me correct?

That's probably for the best.  No reason to set all our forces on one side when they could come from multiple.

In the West Gate thread, Sy on the map is Sylvia and ST is Sir Thomas.  The rest of the knights are behind you, I didn't make the map large enough.  I almost forgot that Gam was part of this group.  I will add him and a key to the map.

You may start kicking undead butt now.

I cast Mage Armor and Shield!  I am the bestest fightar evar!

Sorry about that.  Sylvia will continue to claim to be a fighter while casting low level buffs.

Just waiting on Sylvia.  I'll NPC her in the morning if she doesn't post.  I will also add a couple more knights to help you out.  I'm thinking have them go around and hit the renders from the side.

As of right now, those near me get DR 2/magic, just want to make sure you guys know that.
I also have other auras that gives +2 DMG rolls, 4 pts fire dmg to enemy attack with melee, fast healing 2, and 10 pt fire resist. If anyone ever thinks one of those would be better for something just say so. Most likely Sylvia would know about they as she is the CO.

[Private to GM: If you can, have one of the knights come by me. I was planning on going around the side next turn.]

Sorry.  Like I've said before, weekends are bad for me and logging on.  I've responded now, though.

No problem.  It gives me a chance to catch up on other threads.  Running six different encounters at a time can get a bit tough.

I just got a message from Gam yesterday, he had signed up to join the Knights and I has tried to include him in this encounter, but he lost his internet.  I'm hoping that he joins in soon.  I had hoped to have another PC to help you out.

Sylvia, zombies have DR 5/slashing.  You mace is not getting through.  Lances are not getting through either, Sir Thomas.  The greatsword on the other hand, when you hit, does work well.

good to know. though on my charge I'm doing some damage. just not enough. If I try to move away from the zombie now, it gets and AoO right?

If you take a 5' step or do a withdrawal action (full round), then no.  A regular move, yes.

sorry things have been very hectic, I'll try to get a post up tonight

You guys have dropped one render, got the second one below half.  I think you guys could do beat them all (given a couple more expendable NPCs).  Would you be adverse to just calling the battle now?  The third group of players have reached Bastion (the following day in game time) and I would like to get them in with you.

It's up to you, I'll keep running the encounter if you want.  Either way, feel free to take your attacks.

Since no one has done anything in game that you are ready to end this encounter.

After this last encounter, I believe that you should get your first follower.  Sylvia, go ahead and make up a 1st level PC with 32 point buy to be one of the Knights.

Sylvia, any thoughts on the follower?

Also, anyone going on the sortie with Geoffrey to help get the reinforcements in?

Siraref, you participated in the fight at the gate, right?  I just realized that I don't have a notice that gives your xp total.

Yep, sure did.