In reply to Brohm of Clan Stonehelm (msg # 85):

No apparent leader is noticeable.

At this distance from the enemies, could he use a spell with a Verbal component without breaking his stealth?  specifically Hunters' Mark.

The man notices that some of his comrades-in-arms are seeing something. Thinking that he is still hidden from view, he peeks around the side of the tree he is behind to see what it is. His eyes widen a bit at the sight of so many enemies coming, all in a formation.

This will be difficult, he thinks. And for just a moment, he wonders if he stay hidden.

But he gestures at his staff once more, calling on the power of his connection to strengthen the club, and his connection to it. "Shillelagh!" He then gestures with the staff towards the nearest goblin creature in the front and speaks another arcane gesture to send a bolt of force at it, "Eldritch blast!"

In reply to Brohm of Clan Stonehelm (msg # 89):

Yes you can cast Hunter Mark from that distance without breaking stealth.

With cunning care, Brohm quietly utters the old Dwarven words, marking his target.  The, drawing his silver dagger, he quietly sneaks around the enemy group.


Free Action: Drawing his silver dagger.
Bonus Action: Quietly casting Hunter's Mark on E3, from where he is.
Move: Move stealthily to position himself behind E3.

Round 9

Tiria Nailo moves swiftly forward, then suddenly in the distance where the enemies are approaching 2 of the goblins slip and fall. Tiria Nailo moves back cautiously.
E3 & E4 made their saves. e3 & e4 did not and are currently prone. Tiria Nailo ends her movement in H16.
Also Tiria, as for your blade song, correct me if I am wrong, but you cast that during Round 5. If that is right you still have 5 rounds left to use it. Things have been moving by round.

Walter moves back near Tiria Nailo and his silhouette become distorted.
Walter moves to G16 and casts Blur.

Golun Fearstorm moves slowly forward hiding behind a tree.
Golun Fearstorm moves to C14 and hides.
Golun, you can only do Thaumaturgy or a Stealth Check since they are both actions. Since you rolled a nat 20 I had you do the stealth check as your action for this turn, but if you want to do Thaumaturgy instead please know that it would only be enough to effect one of the goblins. If you still want to do that instead of the Stealth Check then just let me know and I will correct this post.

e1 dashes to F14.

e2 dashes to G14.

e3 stands up from the ground dashes to H8.

e4 stands up from the ground dashes to I8.

e5 dashes to L14.

e6 dashes to M14.

E1 dashes to A13.

E2 dashes to D13.

E3 dashes to G13.

E4 dashes to L13.

E5 dashes to O13.

With a quick gesture to his staff, Ten yells out, "Shillelagh!" then, "Eldritch blast!" and a beam of purple energy shoots out from his amulet. The beam hits its mark, but only seems to stun the goblin it hit for a short moment before they continue onward towards the group.
Ten casts Shillelagh and Eldritch blast hitting e6 for 3 damage.

Brohm of Clan Stonehelm mutters some words to himself, then moves stealthily as close to the enemies as he can get without breaking cover while pulling out his silver dagger.
Brohm of Clan Stonehelm moves to K16 and casts Hunter's Mark on E3 then draws his silver dagger.
Brohm, I moved you as close as you could get to E3 without you being left out in the open.

Larwick shoots off a beam of energy of his own hitting the last goblin on the left side. With an "uh!" it falls to the ground dead.
Larwick cast Eldritch blast hitting e1 dealing it 10 damage. e1 is dead!



Round 9 has concluded please post your actions for round 10.


Darkened Squares = Grease
DE = Dead Enemy
E# = Hobgoblin Enemy
e# = Goblin Enemy
t = Trees
B = Dead Bird
Character initials for placement.

	Iniative Order:
1.	Tiria Nailo	22
2.	Walter	13
3.	Golun Fearstorm	10
4.	Enemy
5.	Ten	5
6.	Brohm of Clan Stonehelm	5
7.	Larwick	4

Tiria makes an arcane gesture with her free hand and a speck of light flickers into existence, a small orb of warmth that pulses beside the hobgoblin in front of Walter and herself. The warmth quickly grows into to a painful heat as it expands into a flaming sphere with a five foot diameter.

Roiling in the air like an explosion trapped in slow motion, its surface boils in a fascinating texture of interfolding geometric patterns before it suddenly jumps towards the hobgoblin to strike it from the side.

Fixing a menacing glare on the goblin immediately before Walter, the wizard continues to weave her blade through the air and advances slowly.

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OOC:
Action: Cast Flaming Sphere in H13.
Bonus: Ram it into E3.
E3 must make a DC 14 Dex save or take {3} fire damage, {1} on a save. A creature that ends it's turn adjacent to the flaming sphere must make a DC14 Dex saving throw or take 2d6 fire damage {11}, half {5} on a save.
Move 5ft to H15.
Concentrating on Flaming Sphere for 1 minute.
HP: 24/24 | THP: 0 | AC: 14 18| Spd: 35ft. 45ft.| Arcane Recovery {2} 1/1 | S1 0/4 | S2 2/3 | Adv vs Charm | Immune Sleep | Bladesong 1/2 |
18:32, Today: Tiria Nailo rolled 11 using 2d6.  end of turn Flaming Sphere fire damage.
18:31, Today: Tiria Nailo rolled 3 using 2d6.  ramming Flaming Sphere fire damage .

Seeing the enemy close in quickly, Golun dropped the pebbles in his hand and drew out his large hammer. As he did so he growled a prayer to Selune. “An ghealach lán is Sciath an Chreidimh an fhaid is éirigh sí, Tá fhios agam go dtáinig an rúndiamhair arís, Nach éagann an t-iongantas.” As he finished the words a soft shimmer of pale moonlight surrounded him. The prayer completed, he stepped forward and swung his heavy hammer at the skull of his opponent. He caught it with a glancing blow, not enough to do any really damage but enough to announce his presence.

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“The full moon is the Shield of Faith as long as it shall rise, I know that mystery comes again, that wonder never dies.”

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Golun Fearstorm
Initiative - 10
AC - 21 (23 with Shield of Faith for 10 minutes )
HP - 20 / 20
Spells slots remaining - lvl1 - 2

Bonus Action - Cast Shield of Faith on self
Action - Melee attack v E2, hit for 4hp damage


08:10, Today: Golun Fearstorm rolled 4 using 1d8+3.  Damage .
08:09, Today: Golun Fearstorm rolled 24 using 1d20+5.  Melee attack v Hobgoblin E3. EDIT - should be E2.
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Walter grits his teeth against the wave of attackers rushing in, and casting his eyes around he see the silent but friendly Ten getting a lot of attention. "Burn them all!," he shouts gleefully to Tiria as he darts behind her and over to where Ten is soon to be battling the green people.
Sliding up to a pair of goblins he smiles. "Hello little green people, I'm also a green people. Green is a nice colour isn't it?"

As he speaks, licking waves of green fire starts running up the blade of his sword as he swings it at the enemy.

Move: 25ft to L15 (behind TN to prevent OA)
Action: Cast Green-flame blade and attack e6 (AC 11 for 6 fire dmg, on a hit green flames leap to e5 and cause 3 fire dmg)
11:43, Today: Walter rolled 11,6 using 1d20+6,1d8+4.  Atk/dmg vs e6.
Ongoing effects: Concentrating on Blur for 9 more rnds - Attackers have disadvantage on attacks against Walter

As the enemies moves, Brohm shifts to remain unseen, and continues to close on the bugbear (E3).  Once in position, he will attack.

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Round 10

Tiria Nailo makes an arcane gesture in the air and the next thing that can be seen is a glowing five foot diameter flaming sphere appearing next to one of the hobgoblins. Before the hobgoblin has the chance to react, however, the sphere rams into his side burning his skin with a sizzle. The hobgoblin glares at Tiria Nailo for a quick moment.
Tiria Nailo casts Flaming Sphere in space H13. Then uses her bonus action to ram it into E3. E3 fails its save and is dealt 3 fire damage. Tiria Nailo then moves to H15.

Walter swiftly moves around Tiria Nailo and onward to help Ten. As Walter puts himself face to face with one of the enemies he attempts to hit them casting green flames at them. The flames miss their target and fizzle.
Walter moves to L15 and casts Green-flame Blade to attack e6. The hit misses.

Golun Fearstorm drew out a large hammer and faced his enemy head on as he sent the head of his hammer charging forward at the enemy. It hits square in the hobgoblin's jaw. E2 only grabs the bottom of their jaw and righted himself.
Golun Fearstorm casts Shield of Faith on himself, then attacks E2 dealing them 4 damage.

e1 is dead.

e2 moves to better face Tiria Nailo (and to get away from the Flaming Sphere). He strikes towards her, but he misses horribly.
e2 moves to G15 and attacks Tiria Nailo, but misses.

e3 dashes to B20.

e4 dashes to J15.

e5 goes to attack Walter and misses striking at part of his blurred form instead of him.

e6 goes to attack Walter and misses as well hitting the other side of Walter's blurred form.

E1 dashes to B25.

E2 disengages with Golun Fearstorm and runs to D19.

E3 dashes to E25.

E4 runs to N16 disengages with Ten and continues running to M17.

E5 runs to N18 disengages with Ten and continues running to N19.

Ten moves out from behind the tree to get next to both potential targets then curses the one closer to the gate and swings with his quarterstaff. The staff swings wildly though and misses its target.
Ten moves to N18 and casts Hexblade's Curse on E5.
23:53, Today: The Narrator, on behalf of Ten, rolled 9 using 1d20+6 ((3)).

Brohm of Clan Stonehelm went to strike e4, but the goblin dodged out of the way.
00:05, Today: The Narrator, on behalf of Brohm of Clan Stonehelm, rolled 14 using 1d20+8.
Brohm, I couldn't move you towards E3 without either taking your action to disengage or provoke an attack of opportunity from e4 so I figured you would rather attack them instead. If this was wrong please let me know and I will correct this post.

Larwick sees one of the hobgoblins closing in on the gate and shoots a purple beam in their direction. The beam misses the hobgoblin and shoots off into the air.



Round 10 has concluded please post your actions for round 11.


Darkened Squares = Grease
FS = Flaming Sphere
DE = Dead Enemy
E# = Hobgoblin Enemy
e# = Goblin Enemy
t = Trees
B = Dead Bird
Character initials for placement.

	Iniative Order:
1.	Tiria Nailo	22
2.	Walter	13
3.	Golun Fearstorm	10
4.	Enemy
5.	Ten	5
6.	Brohm of Clan Stonehelm	5
7.	Larwick	4

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Walter huffed a little at not managing a hit on his foe, but was quickly distracted by the bigger green men seemingly ignoring them all to run on past. "Hey, I thought we were going to get to know each other?!"

Without much hesitation and thought for his own well-being, Walter darts away from the two goblins next to him and moves to introduce himself to the bigger people.

Move: to M18 (provoking AO from both e5 and e6)
Action: Cast green-flame blade on E5 (AC 15 for 5 fire dmg)
14:56, Today: Walter rolled 15,5 using 1d20+6,1d8+4.  Atk/dmg vs E5.
Ongoing effects: Concentrating on Blur for 8 more rnds - Attackers have disadvantage on attacks against Walter

The sphere of flame rolls ominously towards the goblins engaging Walter and rams one with a sudden lurch!

Tiria dances around the foe beside her, lashing out with a sonic strike of her blade.

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OOC:
Bonus: Move Flaming Sphere to K14 and ram e5.
e5 must make a DC 14 Dex save or take {8 fire damage, {4} on a save. A creature that ends it's turn adjacent to the flaming sphere must make a DC14 Dex saving throw or take 2d6 fire damage {7}, half {3} on a save.
Move 5ft to G16.
Action: Booming Blade vs e2 hits AC 10 for 6 slashing damage. On hit if target willingly moves before Tiria's next turn will take 4 thunder damager.
Concentrating on Flaming Sphere for 9 more rounds.
HP: 24/24 | THP: 0 | AC: 14 18| Spd: 35ft. 45ft.| Arcane Recovery {2} 1/1 | S1 0/4 | S2 2/3 | Adv vs Charm | Immune Sleep | Bladesong 1/2 |
07:34, Today: Tiria Nailo rolled 4 using 1d8 with rolls of 4.  Thunder Damage.
07:34, Today: Tiria Nailo rolled 6 using 1d6+3 with rolls of 3.  Scimitar Damage Roll.
07:34, Today: Tiria Nailo rolled 10 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 5.  Scimitar Attack Roll.
07:30, Today: Tiria Nailo rolled 7 using 2d6.  Flaming Sphere fire damage.
07:30, Today: Tiria Nailo rolled 8 using 2d6.  Flaming Sphere fire damage.

Seeing the hobgoblin run away, Golun charged after it. He swung his hammer, trying to catch it in the back as it fled like a coward.


Golun Fearstorm
Initiative - 10
AC - 21 (23 with Shield of Faith for 10 minutes)
HP - 20 / 20
Spells slots remaining - lvl1 - 2

Move - run after E2, moving to D18
Action - Melee attack v E2, not sure if that is a hit as he is running away from me


08:06, Today: Golun Fearstorm rolled 9 using 1d8+3.  Damage if appropriate.
08:04, Today: Golun Fearstorm rolled 16 using 1d20+5.  Melee attack v E2.
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   Brohm moves quickly, turning towards the two larger enemies (E4 and E5).  His ace flashes in the light as he brings it down on E4, then turns and slashes at E5.  His bearded face grim, as he sets to slaughtering the goblinoids.


Brohm sheathes his dagger as he moves to M18, and draws his Battleaxe.

16:57, Today: Brohm of Clan Stonehelm rolled 12,3 using D8+7,d6 with rolls of 5,3.  Battleaxe damage w/Hunter's Mark.

16:57, Today: Brohm of Clan Stonehelm rolled 14,3 using D8+7,d6 with rolls of 7,3.  Battleaxe damage w/Hunter's Mark.

16:56, Today: Brohm of Clan Stonehelm rolled 14 using 1d20+8 with rolls of 6.  Battleaxe attack.

16:56, Today: Brohm of Clan Stonehelm rolled 23 using 1d20+8 with rolls of 15.  Battleaxe attack.

Round 11

With a quick glance from Tiria Nailo, her Flaming Sphere hurls itself towards its next victim. The poor goblin it goes for, unable to dodge it in time, falls to the ground after screaming its final breath. Tiria Nailo then rushes forward and attempts a strike at e2. The blade swings wide though and she misses.
Tiria Nailo sends her Flaming Sphere at e5. e5 failed its save and takes 8 damage. e5 is dead! Tiria Nailo moves to G16.

Noticing the enemies just ignoring them to run on Walter shouts, "Hey, I thought we were going to get to know each other?!" Walter darts away from the goblin in front of him and tries to chase after the hobgoblins. As he attempts to get away the goblin takes a swing at him. It misses swinging at the air left behind by the quick thing goblin- like creature.Walter makes it to his target and attempts to summon green flames around E5, but as quick as they appear they dissipate extinguishing themselves in the snow.
Walter provokes an AO from e6. e6 misses. Walter moves to M18.

Golun Fearstorm chases after the hobgoblin who ran past him. He attempts to swing his hammer at the enemy's back, but the hobgoblin moves too fast for him.
Golun Fearstorm moves to D18.

e1 is dead.

e2 attempts to swing at Tiria Nailo. It slashes into her side causing some of her blood to make it onto the snow.
e2 attack and hits Tiria Nailo dealing her 5 slashing damage.

e3 comes from behind a tree and tries to attack Golun Fearstorm. The swing goes wild and misses it target.
e3 moves to C18.

e4 takes a swing at the dwarf standing against the tree in front of it. Instead of hitting its mark Brohm of Clan Stonehelm easily moves out of the way just in time and the blade gets stuck in the tree for a moment.

e5 is dead.

e6 rushes forward after Walter and attempts another swing at him, but the swing still misses its target.
e6 moves to L17.

E1 dashes and makes it thru the gate.

E2 continues running away from Golun Fearstorm and towards the gate.
E2 disengages with Golun Fearstorm and moves to F25.

E3 dashes and makes it thru the gate.

E4 runs past Walter and heads for the gate as well.
E4 disengages with Walter and Ten  and moves to M23.

E5 runs past Walter and Ten faster than they can react.
E5 disengages with Walter and Ten and moves to K25.

Ten chases after the hobgoblin who tried to elude him. Once caught up to the enemy he takes another hit at it. It misses its mark swinging into the air.
Ten

Brohm of Clan Stonehelm uses his free hand to draw out his battleaxe and brings it down on one of the goblin's head. Squashed into the snow the goblins body doesn't move.
Brohm of Clan Stonehelm draws his battleaxe and hits e4 for 14 damage. e4 is dead!

Larwick tries to shoot off another beam of energy, but his aim is off.


Round 11 has concluded please post your actions for round 12.


Darkened Squares = Grease
FS = Flaming Sphere
DE = Dead Enemy
E# = Hobgoblin Enemy
e# = Goblin Enemy
t = Trees
B = Dead Bird
Character initials for placement.

	Iniative Order:
1.	Tiria Nailo	22
2.	Walter	13
3.	Golun Fearstorm	10
4.	Enemy
5.	Ten	5
6.	Brohm of Clan Stonehelm	5
7.	Larwick	4

"Ah!" Tiria calls out in pain but manages to hold her spell, dragging her hand across in a clawlike motion to launch the flaming sphere into the goblin beside her.

She then makes another gesture before creating a trio of illusiory duplicates and moving in such as way that it becomes which was the original. Pivoting on her heel she darts off after the hobgoblins that are trying to pass them by in their approach to the walls.

"[Language unknown: U siolom mi ntro ndeer ee proec cetin str elil hions ee ek veryinfor!]" she yells vehemently, with a bizarre echoic discordance.

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OOC:
Concentration Check: Success!
Bonus: Move Flaming Sphere to H16 and ram e2.
e2 must make a DC 14 Dex save or take {6} fire damage, {3} on a save. A creature that ends it's turn adjacent to the flaming sphere must make a DC14 Dex saving throw or take 2d6 fire damage {6}, half {3} on a save.
Action: Cast Mirror Image. slot refunded
Images remaining: 3, lasts 10 rounds
Move 45ft to G25
Concentrating on Flaming Sphere for 8 more rounds.
HP: 19/24 | THP: 0 | AC: 14 18| Spd: 35ft. 45ft.| Arcane Recovery {2} 1/1 | S1 0/4 | S2 2/3 | Adv vs Charm | Immune Sleep | Bladesong 1/2 |

16:51, Today: Tiria Nailo rolled 6 using 2d6.  Flaming Sphere fire damage end turn adj.
16:50, Today: Tiria Nailo rolled 6 using 2d6.  Flaming Sphere fire damage.
16:48, Today: Tiria Nailo rolled 17 using 1d20+6.  Concentration DC 10.
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"Hey! Where are you going?!" Walter didn't seem to notice the attempts on his life as he became more or less fixated on the one he was getting acquainted with. He rushed after him and tried another strike.

Move: 30ft to M24
Action: Attack E4 with longsword (AC23 for 11 slashing dmg)
21:05, Today: Walter rolled 23,11 using 1d20+6,1d8+4.  atk/dmg vs E4.
Ongoing effects: Concentrating on Blur for 7 more rnds - Attackers have disadvantage on attacks against Walter

Annoyed that the Hobgoblins seemed to be getting away, Golun turned his attention to the nearest target. He stepped around the tree and blocked the path of the Goblin that had tried in vain to attack him. He swung his hammer hard in a wide arc. The Goblin tried to duck out of the way but mistimed it’s manoeuvre, ducking straight into the path of the incoming hammerhead. It was the last mistake it would ever make. A moment later the tree was coated in a sticky layer of blood, brain and skull fragments as the creature’s head popped like an overripe melon.

As the remains fell to the ground, Golun looked around and tried to identify a new target.

Golun Fearstorm
Initiative - 10
AC - 21 (23 with Shield of Faith for 10 minutes)
HP - 20 / 20
Spells slots remaining - lvl1 - 2

Move - move to B21
Action - Melee attack v e3. CRIT, he dead!!!

07:42, Today: Golun Fearstorm rolled 14 using 2d8+3 with rolls of 8,3.  CRIT damage.
07:41, Today: Golun Fearstorm rolled 25 using 1d20+5.  Melee attack v Goblin e3.

Round 12

Tiria Nailo has her Flaming Sphere hurls itself towards its next victim. The poor goblin it goes for, unable to dodge it in time, falls to the ground after crying out in pain.
Tiria Nailo sends her Flaming Sphere at e2. e2 failed its save and takes 6 damage. e2 is dead! Tiria Nailo moves to G25.

Walter rushes forward disregarding that there was still another enemy nearby. The goblin attempts to take a swing at him, but Walter is too fast for him and he misses. As Walter makes it to his target he swings landing a mighty blow on the hobgoblin. As Walter pulls his blade from the hobgoblin's back the hobgoblin falls to the snow.
Walter attacks and hits E4 dealing them 11 damage. E4 is dead!

Golun Fearstorm moves ahead towards his next target. With all his might he swung his hammer at this foe and crushed him beneath its weight. This goblin would never move again.
Golun Fearstorm attacked and crit on e3 dealing it 14 damage. e3 is dead!

e1 is dead.

e2 is dead.

e3 is dead.

e4 is dead.

e5 is dead.

e6 disengages and moves to I23.

E1 made it thru the gate.

E2 disengages and makes it thru the gate.

E3 made it thru the gate.

E4 is dead.

E5 disengages and makes it thru the gate.

Ten steps forward and attacks the goblin before him. He strikes true dealing the goblin a grand blow pushing the goblin to the ground. The goblin does not get back up.
Ten attacks and hits e6 dealing it 4 damage. e6 is dead!

With the last enemy slain this side of the battlefield fell quiet save for the sounds that could be heard over the other side of the gate where sounds of the battle could still be heard.

Round 12 has concluded please post your actions for round 13.


Darkened Squares = Grease
FS = Flaming Sphere
DE = Dead Enemy
E# = Hobgoblin Enemy
e# = Goblin Enemy
t = Trees
B = Dead Bird
Character initials for placement.

	Iniative Order:
1.	Tiria Nailo	22
2.	Walter	13
3.	Golun Fearstorm	10
4.	Enemy
5.	Ten	5
6.	Brohm of Clan Stonehelm	5
7.	Larwick	4

Some of the enemy had fallen, others had made it through their protective lines. Golun cursed loudly at their failure to complete their task. He turned and looked further up the path, seeing no new threats for now, so turned back to his comrades. In a loud voice he bellowed, “Come, let us give chase. Our comrades may be in need!”

Without waiting to see who was following him he began to jog at a steady pace towards the gate.

Golun Fearstorm
Initiative - 10
AC - 21 (23 with Shield of Faith for 10 minutes)
HP - 20 / 20
Spells slots remaining - lvl1 - 2

Move - move hurriedly towards the gate

I am happy to move into the main thread now, along with anyone else keen to join.

Walter looked around and blinked. There had been so much death and he hadn't caught most of it while had been so focused on his prey. He shook his head and nodded at Golun at the same time, looking thoroughly idiotic in the process.

"Let's go meet more green men," he agreed.

Walter will move to assist the siege

Just then a horn, easily recognizable as one from Smith's Gambit, could be heard coming from the other side of the wall where the fighting was going on. The party knew what this sound meant, it meant those in the inside were calling to finish this fight. It meant they had broken through and were calling for aid for the final battle. Not seeing any further enemies coming from the outside the adventurers were free to choose, stay and join the final fight or go and meet everyone back at Smith's Gambit.

At this time, if you have not already done so, you may join the 'Combined Assault Force' if that is what you want to do. Please do not forget to post your new initiative roll in that thread so Conspirator knows when to bring you in. If you want to head back to Smith's Gambit then you could do that as well instead of joining the final assault force. You will still get a share of loot from the main assault force whether you go to join them or not so feel free to choose what you really want to do. If you choose to head back to Smith's Gambit then please do not forget to post in whatever thread you return to. Either way thank you for participating in the Assault and for bearing with us as this wasn't quite as fun as we thought it'd be.

Hey guys sorry I completely missed this. If you did NOT continue into the combined assault thread you get 700xp, 200gp, and 5 downtime units. This already includes the XP from combat.