Kellen leans over and whispers, "My ranger senses tell me this is the main lair, if we fight, be ready for a major one.  Let's strike hard and take down as many as we can while we have them disorganized." This is said with eagerness on his face as he slowly and quietly draws his sword.

"Okay, I need to shift gears here, but I am going to try and give us a little advantage here."

She looks to the others, and hopes they look ready. She sheathes her sword, and stretches her fingers.

"I am going to create a rainbow, it only lasts a moment, but it can baffle and stun those who look at it, so avert your gave a little bit."

Waiting a second, the young gnome picks a spot as far from her as possible, right around the corner if possible, mutters the word "Gar-Land" which causes a rainbow to grow from out of the ground, and arch over the room and their foes. Hopefully the motion draws their eyes along, and away from them. It is a ribbon of twisting and shifting lights, casting multi-hued shadows around the room. In order to keep it moving, she requires both hands, but will join the party next round.

"Very well," Matthias says in response to Kellen's appraisal. The cleric begins to mentally prepare for battle. Upon hearing Delta's plan to distract their enemies, he replies, "Excellent. Let us hope the dazzling display will catch them unaware."

He continues, "I will do my part as well, to tip the advantage in our favor, by calling upon Erathis' blessing just before we take storm in and take them by surprise."

Matthias signals he is ready and awaits the same of his companions.

OOC: Casting bless on the party right before we engage the enemy. Will last for 6 rounds. This minor benison raises the morale and attack rolls of any creatures allied
with the casting cleric by +1 or +5% as appropriate.

Matthias will have two 1st level spells in reserve, most likely CLW, if needed during battle.

Once it appears that the gnolls' attention is drawn away, Tanyl will sneak up and try to stab one from behind.

As Matthias blesses the party, Delta casts a spell that creates a swirling, wriggling rainbow of lights that ribbon through the distant cavern.  From the looks of it, the two guard gnolls turn to watch the light show.




ooc:

Everyone can attack with both initiative and surprise.  You can direct attacks at the two gnolls, or rush past them (there are hobgoblins and goblins in the room beyond).  You get the +1 from the bless, and an additional +2 due to most of them being distracted by the rainbow.  That bonus will only apply to this round.


PC       Class        Level    HP      AC   THAC 6

Vala     Fighter         3    14/22     2     12    bless
Tanyl    Mage/Thief     2/3   13/13     4     15    bless
Delta    Fghtr/Illnst   2/2   14/14     2     13    bless
Matthias Cleric          2    17/17     6     14    bless

NPC

Kellen   Ranger          3    27/27     4     11    bless


PC's are UP 

Tanyl likes to backstab . . . so he targets a gnoll's back.


16:20, Today: Tanyl Miaras rolled 21,5 using d20+6,d8.
Doubled, so 10.


16:21, Today: Tanyl Miaras rolled 10,4 using d20+2,d4.  dagger.

In reply to Tanyl Miaras (msg # 126):

As soon as the cantrip no longer needed her attention, Delta rushed forward and stabs at the Gnoll next to the one Tanyl was busy disemboweling. Her blow is well delivered, and though not a deadly as Tanyl's, it was none the less quite solid!


15:25, Today: Delta rolled 5 using 1d6.  damage.

15:24, Today: Delta rolled 16 using 1d20+3.  stab with short sword.

Matthias dashes into the room and smashes his mace into the nearest gnoll.

OOC: Hit AC 2 for 3 points of damage

18:52, Today: Matthias rolled 18,3 using d20+2,d6+2 with rolls of 16,1.  attack/damage.

With a wild warcry Vala raced forward, her bastard swinging in a deadly arc at the nearest gnoll. Such was her enthusiasm that the barbarian warrioress misjudged her first swing against the gnoll and had to adjust.

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OOC:
02:13, Today: Vala rolled 8 using 2d4+3.  Damage.

02:11, Today: Vala rolled 12 using 1d20+4.  Attack with the Starblade #2.

02:11, Today: Vala rolled 6 using 1d20+4.  Attack with the Starblade #1.

Kellen uses the distraction of the rainbow to rush past the two guardian gnolls and around the corner into the larger chamber.

"Holy crap!" he calls out and then you here his sword clank on the ground, and him add, "Dammit!".

Vala and Delta each land solid blows on one of the guard gnolls, and Matthias and Tanyl attack from the front and rear of the other.  Both of them die with looks a complete surprise on their doglike faces.  Kellen dashes into the chamber is so taken aback by the ten enemies waiting there, that he drops his sword as he tries to attack, taking a moment to recover it from the floor.   This gives the nearest gnoll to him a chance to hack him (3pts damage).  Another gnoll charges to engage Tanyl, a bugbear does the same to Vala, and two goblins close in on Matthias and Delta.  Kellen is flanked by multiple enemies.





ooc:

The players are up!

Gnolls:   dead/?   dead/?   x/?   x/?  AC: 5     
Bugbears:    x/?    x/?                AC: 5     
Goblins:     x/?    x/?     x/?   x/?   x/?   x/?  AC: 6   


PC       Class        Level    HP      AC   THAC 6

Vala     Fighter         3    14/22     2     12    bless
Tanyl    Mage/Thief     2/3   13/13     4     15    bless
Delta    Fghtr/Illnst   2/2   14/14     2     13    bless
Matthias Cleric          2    17/17     6     14    bless

NPC

Kellen   Ranger          3    24/27     4     11    bless


PC's are UP 

Tanyl didn't want to be fighting a gnoll, and his lack of enthusiasm for the task affects his swordplay.

He does mage to sink his dagger deep into the creature's arm, however.


15:29, Today: Tanyl Miaras rolled 10,2 using d20+2,d8.  Sword (15 to hit).
15:30, Today: Tanyl Miaras rolled 16,3 using d20,d4.  dagger.

Looking for the nearest small cluster, raises her left hand and fires a blast of psychedelic colors into their face. If possible, it includes the one facing Tanyl.

Color Spray
Query: Color spray costs one segment to cast, can I still attack with my blade?

Matthias positions himself to intercept one of the goblins, but his foe proves too canny and elusive.


17:35, Today: Matthias rolled 2 using 1d20 with rolls of 2.  d20+2,d6+2 .

Kellen is surrounded by foes, but takes the chance to land a massive blow on one of the bugbears, drawing a deep red gash across its chest.



13:41, Today: Kellen rolled 22 using 1d20+2. (nat 20)
Damage: max  11
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Vala, faced with a bugbear, braces for a fight and lands a heavy blow on her opponent, nearly taking its arm off at the shoulder! The starblade glitters in the flickering light!


13:45, Today: DM Bard, on behalf of Vala, rolled 12 using 2d4+5.  damage.

13:45, Today: DM Bard, on behalf of Vala, rolled 16 using 1d20+3.

posted on behalf of Vala to move game forward
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Tanyl manages a cut on the gnoll, which just enrages the creature.  Delta casts a spell of colorful lights that streak out enveloping both the goblin facing her and the gnoll fighting Tanyl.  The goblin falls unconscious and the gnoll is temporarily blinded. Matthias misses the goblin facing him.   Vala lands a deep blow on the bugbear before her, as does Kellen who is now facing multiple enemies.

Despite being blinded, the gnoll strikes out and rakes Tanyl with its claws (4).  A goblin kicks the unconscious goblin aside and swings it crooked sword hitting Delta (2).  The goblin on Matthias does the same (2).  The bugbear on Vala also lands a minor hit (3).  Kellen manages somehow to dodge and block the attacks aimed at him.



ooc:

The players are up!

Gnolls:   dead/?   dead/?   x/-3 (blinded 3rnds)   x/?  AC: 5     
Bugbears:    x/-11    x/-12       AC: 5     
Goblins:     x/unconscious    x/?     x/?   x/?   x/?   x/?  AC: 6   


PC       Class        Level    HP      AC   THAC 6

Vala     Fighter         3    11/22     2     12    bless
Tanyl    Mage/Thief     2/3    9/13     4     15    bless
Delta    Fghtr/Illnst   2/2   12/14     2     13    bless
Matthias Cleric          2    15/17     6     14    bless

NPC

Kellen   Ranger          3    24/27     4     11    bless


PC's are UP 

"Get off of my friend, Dog-boy!" Delta cries as she stabs at the Gnoll attacking Tanyl.

11:11, Today: Delta rolled 11 using 1d20 ((11)).

Not sure of the bonus for attacking a blinded creature, if it is +4, I hit.

11:13, Today: Delta rolled 2 using 1d6 ((2)). If it was a hit.

Tanyl curses the gnoll's blind luck (heh!) and tries to run it through with his sword.



20:53, Today: Tanyl Miaras rolled 22,6 using d20+2,d8.  Sword (15 to hit).
MAX DAMAGE due to natural 20, so 8


20:53, Today: Tanyl Miaras rolled 5,2 using d20,d4.  Dagger (15 to hit).




Question: Does blindness affect his ability to hit, my ability to hit it, or both?  I think in first edition it's just his ability to hit, but couldn't find anything for sure after ten minutes of looking.

Not that the 5 on my dagger would hit in any event . . . Just wondering.

Matthis recoils backward from the impact of the goblin's attack and nearly loses his footing, only managing to steady himself at the last moment. Rebounding forward, Matthias raises his shield, swings his mace at his foe, and connects with a solid hit.

OOC: Natural 20. Hit for max damage = 8

10:04, Today: Matthias rolled 22,5 using d20+2,d6+2 with rolls of 20,3.  attack/damage.

With a curse Vala presses her attack on the bugbear, missing with with one strike but seeing better luck with the second.

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OOC:

00:16, Today: Vala rolled 8 using 2d4+5.  Damage.

00:16, Today: Vala rolled 19 using 1d20+3.  Attack with the Starblade #2.

00:16, Today: Vala rolled 10 using 1d20+3.  Attack with the Starblade #1.

The five adventurers begin to feel the tension of fighting so many enemies at once.  Gritting teeth, setting their collective resolve, they go to work.  Delta and Tanyl both land blows on the blinded gnoll sending it crashing to the ground dead. Matthias lands a heavy hit and his mace caves in the head of the goblin facing him, also sending it to its death.  Not to be outdone, Vala and Kellen both slay the Bugbears they wounded in the last round.  Blood and bodies falling all around.

The final gnoll and goblins swarm forward, swinging and hacking.  Delta is hit (6pts), Kellen is hit (5pts), and Matthias is hit (6pts).

There is a gnoll fighting Delta, and a Goblin on each of the others, just as the fight seems to be leaning in the adventurers favor, a slight rumble seems to shake the floor several times as a figure walks forward from the back of the cavern.

"WHO DARES KILL MY HELPERS, PREPARE TO DIE!"  The voice echoes above the din of battle, the figure marching quickly towards Kellen is well over 10 feet tall and thickly muscled.  Tegroth does indeed appear mighty!



ooc:

The players are up!

Gnolls:   dead/?   dead/?   x/dead   x/? (on Delta)  AC: 5     

Bugbears:    x/dead    x/dead       AC: 5     
Goblins:     x/unconscious    x/dead     x/(on Tanyl)?   x/(on Vala)?   x/(on Matthias)?   x/(on Kellen)?  AC: 6   


PC       Class        Level    HP      AC   THAC 6

Vala     Fighter         3    11/22     2     12    bless
Tanyl    Mage/Thief     2/3    9/13     4     15    bless
Delta    Fghtr/Illnst   2/2    6/14     2     13    bless
Matthias Cleric          2     9/17     6     14    bless

NPC

Kellen   Ranger          3    19/27     4     11    bless

PC's are UP 

Matthias startles when booming voice echoes over the sound of battle. Though in his heart he hulking form of Mighty Tegroth stomping toward the adventurers. The cleric attempts to steady his nerves by refocusing on his immediate foe, a skulking goblin, but is clearly distracted by Tegroth.

The goblin easily ducks out of range and causes Matthias to miss, badly.

"Dear gods, grant us strength to do what must be done!" he says.


17:46, Today: Matthias rolled 10,3 using d20+2,d6+2 with rolls of 8,1.  attack/damage.

A yelp of dismay leaves the little gnomes mouth, things just went from bad to worse!

But first things first, she had a dog-boy to deal with. Dancing backwards, she thrusts the tip of her blade forward, but this time she fails to connect.

23:05, Today: Delta rolled 9 using 1d20 ((9)).

Tanyl nicks his goblin-foe's ear as he turns to momentarily gape at the bellowing monstrosity.



08:06, Today: Tanyl Miaras rolled 16,1 using d20+2,d8.  Attack Goblin (15 to hit).

08:06, Today: Tanyl Miaras rolled 5,2 using d20,d4.  Attack Goblin (15 to hit).