You set off, closing in on the halfway point of your trip. The weather is calm for now, the wind cold but soothing, and the sun present, sending shades on the ground as you walk through the heavily forested area.
Ignatz finds a few rabbits along the way, but nothing major. About midday however something change.
You notice footprints leading up and down the road, many of which were made by small,
clawed feet. Malph, Ignatz and Kbenhar all notice something curious. Three silhouettes up ahead moving low and adeptly. They have seen you, but you have also seen them, so the element of surprise is on no ones foot. They are placed in cover, intently focused on not being seen, and it reeks of an ambush.

The distance is significant enough to prepare for it!



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

OOC: You notice the ambush and will not be surprised. Thus you can act accordingly. See map for further details.

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Kbenjar whistles to the others and points in the direction of the ambushers laying in wait. "Looks as though Ignatz has seen 'em. Maybe we should flush 'em out? I don't fancy traipsin' through scrub to get 'em."

14:36, Today: Kbenjar rolled 6 using 1d20.  initiative.
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Malph catches the others' eyes and speaks loudly as he rubs his belly.  "Well we've been on the road a while.  We could stop here, in that grove for a bit of lunch.  What do you think Warfryn?"

He stopped so they could get a little closer and he whispered, "When we get close, engage."

OOC: 21:12, Today: Malphurious rolled 18 using 1d20+3.  initiative.

Ignatz, watching from the brush alongside the road, is poised to pounce on these would-be hunters. At Mal's words, however, he freezes. He hunkers down, hoping to remain unseen until it they were ready to spring the trap.

22:35, Today: Ignatz rolled 11 using 1d20+2.  Stealth.
22:34, Today: Ignatz rolled 21 using 1d20+4.  Initiative.

You notice the small scales chuckle to themselves as you approach(move as you see fit). and you notice movement up further also(map updated). They remain, eager to focus on their plan, and executing it as per agreement. It seems that Ignatz for the time being is ignored, as they can not see him through the trees. Inititally they seem searching for him, but ignore him shortly after, for whatever reasons. They remain poised, as they know their best chance is to time their assault just right.

OOC:
Bluff w/assist: 25 from Warfryn. With a +1 Wis modifier, they can not beat this, and will "buy" the bait.
Hence, you can "surprise" once you see fit - do note that they may do the same if you come to close to them(3 squares or closer).

^{Rolls:
09:54, Today: Storyteller, on behalf of Warfryn, rolled 25 using 1d20+11.  Bluff with assist.
10:08, Today: Storyteller rolled 16 using 1d20+1.  Perception vs 16 to spot Ignatz.}

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Enemy	HP	AC	F	R	W	Current conditions:	Effects/ongoing:
Tunneler	1/1	15	12	14	12	Shifty. Minion
Slinger	24/24	13	12	14	12	Special shot, Shifty
Dragonshield	36/36	18	14	13	13	Shifty, Tactics(Dirty/Dragonshield

Note: All have cover, so -2 to hit.

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

Kbenjar watches the trio of skulkers ahead of Ignatz and calls on divine power to send tendrils of light in their direction.

Move: to Z11
Standard: Cast Hand of Radiance at R10, S10 and Q13 (hits S10 for 10hp of radiant damage)

20:22, Today: Kbenjar rolled 10 using 1d4+7.  damage.
20:21, Today: Kbenjar rolled 22 using 1d20+3.  Hand of Radiance on S10 -v- ref.
20:21, Today: Kbenjar rolled 11 using 1d20+3.  Hand of Radiance on R10 -v- ref.
20:21, Today: Kbenjar rolled 12 using 1d20+3.  Hand of Radiance on Q13 -v- ref.
 

Ignatz's pupils dilate as he senses the time to attack approach, and he surveys his prey. Kbenjar raises his hand, and Ignatz uncoils, launching himself like a bolt from a crossbow. He darts across the road and into the bushes on the other side of the road, zeroing in on the most vulnerable and solitary kobold. Roaring, Ignatz tears the startled reptilian apart in two tremendous swings, and then leaps toward the nearest living target. The second victim barely has a chance to raise its spear.

OOC:
Move    : U7
Standard: Charge->Q3 HIT Slinger AC 16 for 16 damage
AP      : Desperate Fury HIT Slinger AC 17 for 16 damage
Free    : Swift Charge HIT Tunneler AC 24
Q2 Slinger and L3 Tunneler are dead, Ignatz gains 2 temp hp

11:14, Today: Ignatz rolled 24 using 1d20+7.  Swift Charge Howling Strike vs L3 AC 15.
11:14, Today: Ignatz rolled 16 using 2d6+6, rerolling ones.  Desperate Fury damage.
11:13, Today: Ignatz rolled 17 using 1d20+5.  AP Desperate Fury vs Slinger AC 13 -cover.
11:12, Today: Ignatz rolled 2 using 1d6, rerolling ones.  Howling Strike extra damage.
11:11, Today: Ignatz rolled 14 using 2d6+5, rerolling ones.  Howling Strike damage.
11:11, Today: Ignatz rolled 16 using 1d20+8.  Howling Strike vs Q2 AC 13 +CA, -cover.
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Malphurious walked forward until the last movement and moved into the brush with the kobolds to the left of the path.  He swung his flail, trying to lure the creature out of it's hiding place, but the flail caught branches and failed to find it's target.

OOC: Not a good showing on turn 1.
Move: 4 square (5 movement) to T9
Standard: Footwork Lure missed
Minor: n/a

12:59, Today: Malphurious rolled 14 using 1d20+6.  footwork lure + 6 [8-2 (cover)] vs AC18.

Warfryn jogged forward and ducked into the shadow of the bushes.  Calling upon his Fey mentor he cursed the nearest kobold before summoning up a more destructive eldritch power.  This he spat out towards the tunneller on the other side of the path and incinerated the kobold where he stood.

Move:  as per map
Warlock’s Curse on S10
Standard: Eldritch blast on L4 (at -2)

22:47, Today: Warfryn rolled 8 using 1d20+4.  Damage on tunnelkler.
22:45, Today: Warfryn rolled 17 using 1d20+3.  Eldritch Blast on L4.

Saskan knows his uncle can do better, all he needs is a little encouragement. He steps forward himself still keeping a bit of distance between himself and the kobolds but says, "Aim for the legs uncle Mal!"

OOC: I will move in the morning but Malph gets a melee basic attack with a +3 bonus to damage.

Chaos erupts.
The whirlwind known as Ignatz blasts through several enemies, aided by Warfryn, and suddenly they all fall before him. The small kobolds shriek loudly and are cut apart. In the midst of it all he does not notice a skulking slinger appear whom shoots at him with a long arrow, adorned with a small sticky pot at the end. Hitting his leg, the sticky mass clings to him.
He is stuck!
The shield bearing kobolds advance, one scorched by the effects of the rays of Lathander, and misses Malph, however the two others find their home, and strike heavily into the legs of their foes, causing both to become staggered and unable to move.
The two last tunnelers vanish from sight, for the time being, using the diversion to hide away. Sensing danger, Gevarn raises his hand at Malph and speaks a word of prayer.
"Chauntea - renew the life within!"
Malph feels his wounds close slowly.


Effects/damage:
Map updated. Both Malph and Warfryn take a CRIT for 19 damage and are immobilized until the end of the kobold's next turn.(no save).
All shift to cover again, as per shifty ability.
The two tunnelers hide in cover, and can only be seen with perception 19 and 23 respectively.
A slinger appears out of nowhere, hiding in the dark - he shoots at Ignatz, hits for 9 damage and throws a gluepot in the mix, immobilized until the end of the kobold's next turn.(save ends!).
Malph can use a surge and get 1d6+3 extra Hp from is as per Gevarn.

OOC: If you take damage, include this as part of your post, as it makes it easier for the leader to heal!

NEW ROUND!

Rolls:
10:29, Today: Storyteller rolled 26,10,26 using 1d20+6,1d20+6,1d20+6.  3 x dirty tactics vs Warfryn and Malph x2 vs ref.
10:35, Today: Storyteller rolled 19,23 using 1d20+9,1d20+9.  Stealth checks.
11:15, Today: Storyteller rolled 18,9,5 using 1d20+8,1d6+5,1d6.  New slinger, special shot +effect.

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Enemy	HP	AC	F	R	W	Current conditions:	Effects/ongoing:
Tunneler	1/1	15	12	14	12	Shifty. Minion
Slinger	24/24	13	12	14	12	Special shot, Shifty
Dragonshield	36/36	18	14	13	13	Shifty, Tactics(Dirty/Dragonshield	14/36,22/36,24/36

Note: All have cover, so -2 to hit.

MAP: https://docs.google.com/drawin...Y6wdaYoFbJU6VCQ/edit
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With the battle now joined, Kbenjar moves in behind his companions and releases a pulse of divine power. He then summons a swarm of small angels to attack the enemies in the radiant burst.

Move: to U9
Minor: Solar Enemy (Vulnerable Radiant: 5 for S11 and T11
Standard: Angelic Echelon (close burst: 3, affecting R11, S11 and T11),(hits R11 for 14hp of radiant damage (wasn't in range of solar enemy, but was hit)(hits S11 and T11 for 12hp of radiant damage, that being half damage plus the full 5 for radiant vulnerability)

22:00, Today: Kbenjar rolled 19 using 1d6+15.  damage.
22:00, Today: Kbenjar rolled 8 using 1d20+3.  Angelic Echelon on T11 -v- will.
21:59, Today: Kbenjar rolled 11 using 1d20+3.  Angelic Echelon on S11 -v- will.
21:59, Today: Kbenjar rolled 21 using 1d20+3.  Angelic Echelon on R11 -v- will.

Ignatz roars in frustration as his rampage is stalled by these kobolds' foul tricks. He immediately crouches and begins tearing at the sticky substance binding his feet, eyes locked on the slinger the whole time.

OOC:
Standard: Second Wind, +2 defenses, spending a surge to get to 29/29 hp (since I had 2 temp hp, the 9 damage only brought me down to 22/29)

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True, I made a blunder there. Will edit.

Malphurious sung his flail again, trying to swipe two of the kobolds, but the damned trees were in the way again.

OOC: Cleave on T10 misses but he was marked for last turn.
08:20, Today: Malphurious rolled 10 using 1d20+6.  cleave vs DS @ T10 AC18.

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"Yikes!"

Warfryn was not expecting that.  Before the stunned eyes of anyone around him he faded from sight.


19 damage.  Automatically Fades Away and becomes invisible till he attacks or till end of his next turn

Saskan is worried about his uncle after the vicious hit he took, hoping to bolster and inspire him, he issues forth his dragonbreath and though the dragon shields all seem to be ready to hop out of the way, his allies feel the confidence to attack with renewed vigor. He says to his uncle, "Stay in the game, teach these kobolds what a true dragon born is made of."

OOC: Minor - Dragonbreath; Move - Get closer if need be; Standard - Inspiring Word.
Malph can spend a surge and get + 1d6 hp; Malph, Warfryn and Kbenjar get +1 to hit and +5 to damage until the end of my next turn.
20:42, Today: Saskan rolled 7 using 1d20+4.  Dragon breath to hit shield 3.
20:41, Today: Saskan rolled 10 using 1d20+4.  Dragon breath to hit shield 2.
20:41, Today: Saskan rolled 12 using 1d20+4.  Dragon breath to hit shield 1.

The smaller kobolds shift and peek out, chargin with the tiny sowrds at Saskan and dig a few wounds into his scaly skin, being up close with him now.

The kobold with the bow shoots yet another shot at Ignatz and yet again, hits his leg with a sticky substance that keeps him grounded. He will have to work to get through it and the aching it caused!

Malph recieves aid, but is in dire straights as the three dragonshields advance on him, only one striking home but causing him to become bloodied, while they remain close to him, prepared to end him where he stands! With Warfryn gone they remain a tad puzzled but alert to it.

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NEW ROUND!

Rolls:
^{10:00, Today: Storyteller rolled 6 using 1d6+5.  damage.
10:00, Today: Storyteller rolled 22,5 using 1d20+8,1d6.  Ranged slinger attack and effect.
09:56, Today: Storyteller rolled 27,14,10 using 1d20+7,1d20+7,1d20+7.  Dragonshield vs ac x3 Malph.
09:55, Today: Storyteller rolled 23,20 using 1d20+7,1d20+7.  Minion attack.}

Enemy	HP	AC	F	R	W	Current conditions:	Effects/ongoing:
Tunneler	1/1	15	12	14	12	Shifty. Minion
Slinger	24/24	13	12	14	12	Special shot, Shifty
Dragonshield	36/36	18	14	13	13	Shifty, Tactics(Dirty/Dragonshield	14/36,22/36,24/36

Minions charge out of woods, Striking <b>Saskan, both hitting for a total of 8 damage.
All dragonshields strike Malph, hitting for 12 damage.

Also Malph, I see no rolls, so you are currently at 2 HP.
29-19-12 =2
However:
Malph can use a surge and get 1d6+3 extra Hp from is as per Gevarn.
Malph can spend a surge and get + 1d6 hp;
Both can be used for free this round!!!

The slinger strikes a new shot(2/3 used) and again hit Ignatz for 6 damage and he is immobilized (save ends). - Remember to roll save on your turn!

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

Imbued by Saskan's bolstering breath, Malph unleashes his own flames, wounding one and killing another. "We need to break their shield wall apart!" Malph commented, noticing the kobold shield wall increased their effectiveness.

OOC: Last turn's healing word gave me 10+3, so I'm back up to 15...still bloodied, but just barely.  With DB Fury and Bolster, I get +2 to hit which negates the cover.  Breath attack wounds T10 for 11 (+5 from bolstering breath was nice!) and the minion at U12 dies as well.  Serpent's coil misses. Then hit up Gevarn for another heal, now I'm back up to full.

Minor: Breath
Standard: Serpent's Coil - misses
Move: N/A
Free: Gevarn's heal

08:22, Today: Malphurious rolled 3 using 1d6.  healing word bonus.
08:28, Today: Malphurious rolled 7,16,15 using 1d20+6,1d20+6,1d20+6.  Dragon breath S10, T10, U12.
08:29, Today: Malphurious rolled 20,15,26 using 1d20+6,1d20+6,1d20+6.  damage. ignore, forgot to delete the manually entered dice.
08:29, Today: Malphurious rolled 11 using 1d6+9.
08:40, Today: Malphurious rolled 12 using 1d10+8.  serpents coil vs T10 .
08:41, Today: Malphurious rolled 9 using 1d6+3.  heal from Gevarn.

Ignatz breaks free from the kobold's binding resin just as another batch lands at his feet and thickens again. Wild with frustration, Ignatz screams and pulls a heavy javelin from the quiver on his back. He throws it with all his weight, falling forward onto all fours and finally breaking free of the gunk in the process. He looks up, grinning toothily, in time to see his javelin graze the kobold's shoulder.

OOC:
Minor   : Draw Javelin
Standard: RBA HIT Slinger AC 13 for 5 damage

Status:
HP 23/29 HS 9/10 AP 0
SAVED vs immobilization
Used: Swift Charge, Desperate Fury, 1/4 Javelins

12:59, Today: Ignatz rolled 20 using 1d20.  Save vs immobilize.
12:59, Today: Ignatz rolled 5 using 1d6+4.  Javelin damage.
12:58, Today: Ignatz rolled 13 using 1d20+7.  RBA (Javelin) vs Slinger AC 13.

In an effort to distract the enemy long enough to get out of range, Warfryn used his power to create the sound of a person charging through the brush behind the kobolds.

Then, finally free of the immobilizing power, Warfryn backed away, relying on his invisibility and his distracting cantrip to keep him safe.

"Now!"  he thought, as he launched a blast of power at the nearest deagonshield.  But once again his blast fizzled.

"Damn!"

Saskan called out to his uncle, "That one holds his shield too low, hit him high and you will finish him."

Having issued, the order, Saskan took a step back to the road. He wanted to open a lane should he need to get to the other side of the boulders quickly using the road.



OOC:
Move: Move a step towards the road
Standard: Commander's Strike
Malph gets a melee basic attack +3 damage. I'm assuming Malph gets the +1 to hit and +5 damage from my breath, plus the extra bonus damage, so if he hits, he should destroy this dragonshield...

His confidence rising with his breath attack and Saskan's tactical advice, his flail strikes home on the wounded Kobold warrior.

OOc: hit for 15, posting on phone cant copy.
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Kbenjar takes a step away from the melee and calls down a ring of glowing blades to cut his foes to shread. Some of the blades turn into small shields that protect his friends.

Move: shift to U8
Standard: Blades of Astral Fire centred on T9 (S10 and T10 takes 22hp of radiant damage each, and both Malfurious and Warfryn get +2 power bonus to their AC UEONT)

07:55, Today: Kbenjar rolled 22 using 1d6+20.  damage.
07:54, Today: Kbenjar rolled 17 using 1d20+6.  Blades of Astral Fire on T10 -v- ref.
07:53, Today: Kbenjar rolled 24 using 1d20+6.  Blades of Astral Fire on S10 -v- ref.
07:53, Today: Kbenjar rolled 7 using 1d20+6.  Blades of Astral Fire on S9 -v- ref.