Drake is quick off the mark, ready to act, he smirks to himself at the description of rats, how fitting.

He readies to engage the kobold, pulling out his hand Crossbow.

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Drake Rolls 17 for initiative (1d20+0)

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Status:
Party: At south end of room.
Kobold slinger: (24/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) 18 initiative. At other end of room.
Drake (27/27; 20/16/11/15) 17 Initiative towards the edge of the sludge pit
Kobold dragonshield: (27/27; 15/11/14/13; +6, 1d8) 17 initiative. In small room behind slinger. Not in line of effect for any party members.
Rottimer: (22/22; 17/12/17/13) 10 initiative
Froodle: (34/34; 19/16/14/11) 9 initiative
This message was lightly edited by the GM at 20:34, Wed 09 Dec 2020.

In reply to Drake (msg # 4):
Swirling his staff around, with a radiant glow, Frug murmurs, "By Onatar's Gears!"
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Frug rolled 12 using 1d20.  Initiative.

Status:
Party: At south end of room.
Kobold slinger: (24/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) 18 initiative. At other end of room.
Drake (27/27; 20/16/11/15) 17 Initiative towards the edge of the sludge pit
Kobold dragonshield: (27/27; 15/11/14/13; +6, 1d8) 17 initiative. In small room behind slinger. Not in line of effect for any party members.
Frug: (23/23; 15/12/14/14) 12 initiative. On the stairs behind the party.
Rottimer: (22/22; 17/12/17/13) 10 initiative
Froodle: (34/34; 19/16/14/11) 9 initiative

The kobold ganger is wearing leather armor, daubed with white paint. He's confident and gleeful about his target-rich environment. Not all kobolds are as nasty as this one, but this one decides to pick on the gnome. He thwaps Frug with a stone and snarls.

What is Drake going to do about this affront?

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Kobold slinger, white paint:
Standard action: 21:33, Today: DM Paul, for the NPC Slinger, rolled 19 using 1d20+5.  Sling +5 vs. AC 15 of Frug. Hit. (And its +6, not +5, oops).
21:35, Today: DM Paul, for the NPC Slinger, rolled 4 using 1d6+3.  Sling damage, 1d6+3.
Move: None.
Minor: None.

Kobold slinger (unseen):
Standard: Ready action. Trigger: Enemy comes into sight. Action: throw a glue pot.

Room:
4x8 squares (20x40 feet).
4 squares (20 feet) north, an 8x4 rectangle crosses the room, forming two 2x4 (10x20 feet) alcoves.
Pit:
Between the alcoves, perpendicular to the room. 4x2 squares. 10 feet deep, but filled with thick, green sludge. Falling in does 1d10-2 damage. Entering the sludge immobilizes a creature, DC 13 Strength check to escape. DC 10 Athletics to climb out.

Status:
Kobold slingers: (24/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) One at other end of room. One currently out of sight.
Drake: (27/27; 20/16/11/15) South end of room.
Kobold skirmishers: (27/27; 15/11/14/13; +6, 1d8) One in small room behind slinger. Another out of sight elsewhere. Not in line of effect for any party members.
Frug: (17/23; 15/12/14/14) On the stairs behind the party.
Rottimer: (22/22; 17/12/17/13) South end of room.
Froodle: (34/34; 19/16/14/11) South end of room.

Drake Bellows in Draconic ‘By Bahamut you will engage me rat’ challenging the Kobold

He raises his hand crossbow and snaps a shot at the Kobold, but the bolt flies well wide striking the wall behind it.

He reloads the hand crossbow and advances carefully around the left side of the pit using the alcove to advance. Closing as far as he can upon the Kobold. Drake feels the weight of his armour and shield as he does so knowing that although a leap would have been bold and brave, it would have been foolish.

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Minor action Divine challenge

Standard action missile attack 1d20+2 =8 Miss

Free action reload the crossbow

Move action - closes upon the Kobold to melee range if he can reach with his 5 speed movement (armour inhibits 6). Triggering any action from the other Kobold slinger if he reaches that point.

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Status:
Kobold slingers: (24/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) One at other end of room possibly in melee with Drake Divine challenged. One currently out of sight (possibly triggering a shot at Drake if he’s in sight)
Drake: (27/27; 20/16/11/15) closes to the Kobold slinger if close enough engages in melee if not as close as he can.
Kobold skirmishers: (27/27; 15/11/14/13; +6, 1d8) One in small room behind slinger. Another out of sight elsewhere. Not in line of effect for any party members.
Frug: (19/23; 15/12/14/14) On the stairs behind the party.
Rottimer: (22/22; 17/12/17/13) South end of room.
Froodle: (34/34; 19/16/14/11) South end of room.
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As Drake reaches the corner of the pit, an object hurtles at him from the alcove to his right. It just misses him, smashing on the stone near him, and coating the floor with a liquid that solidifies almost instantly. Had it found its mark, Drake might have been rooted to the spot.

As Drake can now see, in the eastern alcove is another passage. A portcullis narrow enough to stop a human-sized creature, but no hindrance to one smaller. Down the hallway are two more gang members. One, wearing a leather cap sporting a floppy, white crest, has just used its sling to hurl a glue pot at him. Another, armed with a spear, and wearing tougher armor that looks like it's made from dogs, slips through the bars of the gate and moves up to Drake, jabbing at him. The weapon skids off the paladin's armor.

Another skirmisher, wearing armor made from lizard hides, moves out from behind the original slinger. He circles the pit via the alcove opposite the portcullis, and moves to flank the paladin.

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Slinger:
Readied action: Standard: 16:44, Today: DM Paul, for the NPC Slinger, rolled 10 using 1d20+6.  Glue shot +6 vs. Reflex 11 of Drake. Miss.

Doghide skirmisher:
Move: Walk up to Drake.
Standard: 16:54, Today: DM Paul, for the NPC Skirmisher, rolled 10 using 1d20+6.  Spear +6 vs. AC 20 of Drake. Miss.

Lizardhide skirmisher:
Move: Move into room.
Move: Walk around pit to flank Drake.

Room:
4x8 squares (20x40 feet).
4 squares (20 feet) north, an 8x4 rectangle crosses the room, forming two 2x4 (10x20 feet) alcoves.
Pit:
Between the alcoves, perpendicular to the room. 4x2 squares. 10 feet deep, but filled with thick, green sludge. Falling in does 1d10-2 damage. Entering the sludge immobilizes a creature, DC 13 Strength check to escape. DC 10 Athletics to climb out.
Exits
North: To a small room.
East: To a hallway with a bend. Portcullis blocks Medium creatures, but not Small creatures. Open with DC 15 Strength check or lever 2 squares further in.

Status:
Painted slinger: (24/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) One at other end of room. Divine challenged.
Crested slinger: (24/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) In eastern alcove, behind portcullis.
Drake: (27/27; 20/16/11/15) Next to pit. Flanked by skirmishers.
Doghide skirmisher: (27/27; 15/11/14/13; +6, 1d8) Next to pit. Flanking Drake with lizardhide skirmisher.
Lizardhide skirmisher: (27/27; 15/11/14/13; +6, 1d8) Flanking Drake with doghide skirmisher.
Frug: (19/23; 15/12/14/14) On the stairs behind the party.
Rottimer: (22/22; 17/12/17/13) South end of room.
Froodle: (34/34; 19/16/14/11) South end of room.

In reply to DM Paul (msg # 8):

Taking the stone that was slung at him makes Frug grimace, but swirling his staff around he throws a radiant glowing sphere at Kobold White Paint.

22:21, Today: Frug rolled 14 using 1d20+4.  Avenging Light vs Fort.
:23, Today: Frug rolled 6 using 1d10+4.  Radiant damage.
Status:
Kobold slinger with white paint: (18/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) One at other end of room possibly in melee with Drake Divine challenged.
Kobold out of sight (24/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) One currently out of sight (possibly triggering a shot at Drake if he’s in sight)
Drake: (27/27; 20/16/11/15) closes to the Kobold slinger if close enough engages in melee if not as close as he can.
Kobold skirmishers: (27/27; 15/11/14/13; +6, 1d8) One in small room behind slinger. Another out of sight elsewhere. Not in line of effect for any party members.
Frug: (19/23; 15/12/14/14) On the stairs behind the party.
Rottimer: (22/22; 17/12/17/13) South end of room.
Froodle: (34/34; 19/16/14/11) South end of room.

Rottimer sees Drake move into the room to the east, seemingly to skirt the trench and close with the Kobold on the far side. But suddenly the sound of rupturing clay comes out of nowhere and Rottimer realizes there are more enemies in the alcove to the east. They seem to be ganging up on Drake.

Rottimer moves into the room but towards the west wall. In hopes of getting a sight line on those in the alcove to the east engaged with Drake. As he gets into position, he sees 2 kobolds flanking his ally. With little time, he releases 2 arrows in quick succession, one on each side of Drake, at the hide wearing Skirmishers.

The first shot flew well wide and shattered against the wall. Rottimer was rushed. The second shot, he took more time and it found it's mark, wounding the one wearing lizard hide.

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Move Action: Into chamber towards west wall.
Standard Action: Rapid Shot
MISS Rottimer Lind rolled 8 using 1d20+7.  Rapid Shot vs. Doghide skirmisher AC.
HIT Rottimer Lind rolled 21 using 1d20+7.  Rapid Shot vs lizardhide skirmisher Ac.
DAMAGE Rottimer Lind rolled 14 using 1d10+5.  Rapidshot Damage vs Lizardhide skirmisher.

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Room:
4x8 squares (20x40 feet).
4 squares (20 feet) north, an 8x4 rectangle crosses the room, forming two 2x4 (10x20 feet) alcoves.
Pit:
Between the alcoves, perpendicular to the room. 4x2 squares. 10 feet deep, but filled with thick, green sludge. Falling in does 1d10-2 damage. Entering the sludge immobilizes a creature, DC 13 Strength check to escape. DC 10 Athletics to climb out.
Exits
North: To a small room.
East: To a hallway with a bend. Portcullis blocks Medium creatures, but not Small creatures. Open with DC 15 Strength check or lever 2 squares further in.

Status:
Painted slinger: (18/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) One at other end of room. Divine challenged.
Crested slinger: (24/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) In eastern alcove, behind portcullis.
Drake: (27/27; 20/16/11/15) Next to pit. Flanked by skirmishers.
Doghide skirmisher: (27/27; 15/11/14/13; +6, 1d8) Next to pit. Flanking Drake with lizardhide skirmisher.
Lizardhide skirmisher: (13/27; 15/11/14/13; +6, 1d8) Flanking Drake with doghide skirmisher. BLOODIED
Frug: (19/23; 15/12/14/14) On the stairs behind the party.
Rottimer: (22/22; 17/12/17/13) Near west wall, just south of the alcove.
Froodle: (34/34; 19/16/14/11) South end of room.
This message was last edited by the player at 20:42, Sat 12 Dec 2020.

“What’s up with me today?” grumbles Froodle, wondering why his reflexes seem so slow. “Ah well” he thinks, “at least I have seen what these creatures are up to”

With his battleaxe and shield to the front Froodle charges at the doghide skirmisher next to Drake, determined to push the kobold into the sludge pit. Alas, Froodle mistimes his run and he stops short in in his effort to see he doesn’t follow the pesky creature into the sludge.

With a further grumble and a thought of “If only these creatures would come near me” Froodle resigns himself to having to go toe to toe with the skirmisher still ahead of him by the pit.

Standard: Charge with bull rush at doghide skirmisher
Froodle rolled 8 using 1d20+5.  Charge with Bull Rush vs. Doghide skirmisher FORT 11  MISS

Room:
4x8 squares (20x40 feet).
4 squares (20 feet) north, an 8x4 rectangle crosses the room, forming two 2x4 (10x20 feet) alcoves.
Pit:
Between the alcoves, perpendicular to the room. 4x2 squares. 10 feet deep, but filled with thick, green sludge. Falling in does 1d10-2 damage. Entering the sludge immobilizes a creature, DC 13 Strength check to escape. DC 10 Athletics to climb out.
Exits
North: To a small room.
East: To a hallway with a bend. Portcullis blocks Medium creatures, but not Small creatures. Open with DC 15 Strength check or lever 2 squares further in.

Status:
Painted slinger: (18/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) At other end of room (North). Divine challenged by Drake
Crested slinger: (24/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) In eastern alcove, behind portcullis.
Drake: (27/27; 20/16/11/15) Next to pit. Flanked by skirmishers.
Doghide skirmisher: (27/27; 15/11/14/13; +6, 1d8) Next to pit, between pit and Froodle. Flanking Drake with lizardhide skirmisher. Also engaged by Froodle
Lizardhide skirmisher: (13/27; 15/11/14/13; +6, 1d8) Flanking Drake with doghide skirmisher. BLOODIED
Frug: (19/23; 15/12/14/14) On the stairs behind the party.
Rottimer: (22/22; 17/12/17/13) Near west wall, just south of the alcove.
Froodle: (34/34; 19/16/14/11) Engaged with doghide skirmisher. Not in a position to flank with Drake.

The painted slinger feels a tingle of the divine and sees Drake trying to make his way to deliver a sacrament in the hard way. Quick as a wink, it splashes a steaming liquid from a small skin into a clay pot, spits into the pot, and loads the pot into its sling.

This time, the concoction finds its mark. The pot smashes against Drake's greaves, and a pungent, oily liquid runs down his legs. When the first stream of it touches the ground, the entirety of the substance instantly hardens into gummy tendrils that will take some attention to work free from. Drake is held in place for the time being.

The crested slinger down the hallway tries to take advantage of this, sending a normal sling bullet in Drake's direction. The paladin seems impervious to damage, however.

What will Drake do about this?

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Painted slinger:
Minor: Load glue shot
Standard: 21:50, Today: DM Paul, for the NPC Slinger, rolled 25 using 1d20+6.  Glue shot +6 vs. Reflex 16 of Drake. Hit. Immobilized (save ends).
Move: None.

Crested slinger:
Minor: Load stone.
Standard: 22:16, Today: DM Paul, for the NPC Crested Slinger, rolled 8 using 1d20+6.  Sling +6 vs. AC 20 of Drake. Miss.
Move: None.

Room:
4x8 squares (20x40 feet).
4 squares (20 feet) north, an 8x4 rectangle crosses the room, forming two 2x4 (10x20 feet) alcoves.
Pit:
Between the alcoves, perpendicular to the room. 4x2 squares. 10 feet deep, but filled with thick, green sludge. Falling in does 1d10-2 damage. Entering the sludge immobilizes a creature, DC 13 Strength check to escape. DC 10 Athletics to climb out.
Exits
North: To a small room.
East: To a hallway with a bend. Portcullis blocks Medium creatures, but not Small creatures. Open with DC 15 Strength check or lever 2 squares further in.

Status:
Painted slinger: (18/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) North of pit, by north wall. Divine challenged by Drake
Crested slinger: (24/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) In eastern alcove, behind portcullis.
Drake: (27/27; 20/16/11/15) East of and next to pit. Flanked by skirmishers. Immobilized (save ends).
Doghide skirmisher: (27/27; 15/11/14/13; +6, 1d8) South and next to pit, between pit and Froodle. Flanking Drake with lizardhide skirmisher. Also engaged and marked by Froodle.
Lizardhide skirmisher: (13/27; 15/11/14/13; +6, 1d8) Flanking Drake with doghide skirmisher. BLOODIED
Frug: (19/23; 15/12/14/14) West of pit, on the stairs behind the party.
Rottimer: (22/22; 17/12/17/13) Near west wall, just south of the alcove.
Froodle: (34/34; 19/16/14/11) Engaged with doghide skirmisher. Not in a position to flank with Drake. Marking doghide skirmisher.

Drake is incredulous at these Gnats that need swatting and realises the sticky situation he’s now in.

Frustration seethes through him as the pots foul substance hardens around his greaves. He glare’s into the eyes of the Lizardhide skirmisher “You shall engage me vermin” he commands with the determination of Bahamut’s power flowing through him.

Drake drops his hand crossbow to the side  and unsheathes his longsword in the same motion he swings towards the Lizardhide skirmisher invoking Bahamuts name simultaneously, the sword flares into a bright light, crackling with Holy power.

The swing arc is short, due to the restriction of the hardening substance, and the sword glances off the hide armour of the skirmisher.

Drake is amazed that the swing wasn’t true and watches the flare fade from his sword
‘Perhaps my faith wasn’t strong enough, I must believe’ he thinks. He readjusts, taking account of the lack of mobility in his legs.

He again swings, having learnt of the effects of his limited  mobility from the first strike, again he invokes Bahamuts name this time picturing the shrines he has prayed at, doubling his belief, the sword flares with holy light which brightens the room chasing the shadows from the corners.
This time the sword hits true, biting deeply finding the unprotected gap in the lizard hide armour. Deep the blade sinks into the flesh of the Kobold and Drake watches the life drain from the kobolds eyes as it’s body crumples into a heap.


Drake focuses on freeing his legs, but his luck runs out and the smell of the Kobold spit distracts his efforts, his legs remain stuck.

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Minor action Divine challenge Lizardhide Skirmisher

Free action  Drops hand crossbow

Minor Action Unsheathes longsword

Standard Action Attack with Holy Strike Strength vs AC

D20+8  = 14 Holy Strike Strength v AC 15 = Miss

Acton Point

Standard Action Attack with Holy Strike Strength vs AC

D20+8 =23 strength v AC 15 = Hit

1D10+7 damage ( 1 W +strength + wis modifier)   =17 - Lizardhide skirmisher Dead

Saving throw Glue pot

1D20 = 3 Miss


Status:
Painted slinger: (18/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) North of pit, by north wall. Divine challenged by Drake
Crested slinger: (24/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) In eastern alcove, behind portcullis.
Drake: (27/27; 20/16/11/15) East of and next to pit. Adjacent to Doghide Skirmisher. Immobilized (save ends). Next to body of Lizardhide Skirmisher.
Doghide skirmisher: (27/27; 15/11/14/13; +6, 1d8) South and next to pit, between pit and Froodle. Engaged and marked by Froodle. Adjacent to Drake.
Lizardhide skirmisher: (0/27; 15/11/14/13; +6, 1d8) Body on the floor next to Drake. DEAD
Frug: (19/23; 15/12/14/14) West of pit, on the stairs behind the party.
Rottimer: (22/22; 17/12/17/13) Near west wall, just south of the alcove.
Froodle: (34/34; 19/16/14/11) Engaged with doghide skirmisher. Not in a position to flank with Drake. Marking doghide skirmisher.
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This message was last edited by the player at 09:42, Mon 14 Dec 2020.

Kobold spit is only one of the ingredients. The rest are way worse.

Things are happening so fast and Drake is so broad that the surviving skirmisher doesn't really seem to know that the tide has already turned against him. He jabs at Froodle, which is so effective it surprises even the gangers - including the skirmisher himself.

Apparently fearing the pit slightly more than he fears Froodle, the ganger darts to the side and away from the pit, trying to circle the fighter. Froodle doesn't have to stand for that.

While Froodle and the skirmisher work out their differences, what does Frug do?

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Doghide skirmisher:
Standard: 23:32, Today: DM Paul, for the NPC Skirmisher, rolled 25 using 1d20+6.  Spear +6 vs. AC 19 of Froodle. Hit.
23:33, Today: DM Paul, for the NPC Skirmisher, rolled 5 using 1d6.  Spear damage.
Minor: Shift away from pit. Froodle can make an immediate interrupt attack, which will halt this movement if it hits.
Move: If Froodle stops his first shift, he'll shift again. If he didn't stop the first shift, he'll move south of Froodle.

Status:
Painted slinger: (18/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) North of pit, by north wall.
Crested slinger: (24/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) In eastern alcove, behind portcullis.
Drake: (27/27; 20/16/11/15) East of and next to pit. Adjacent to Doghide Skirmisher. Immobilized (save ends). Next to body of Lizardhide Skirmisher.
Doghide skirmisher: (27/27; 15/11/14/13; +6, 1d8) Next to or south of Froodle. Engaged with and marked by Froodle
Frug: (19/23; 15/12/14/14) South of pit, on the stairs behind the party.
Rottimer: (22/22; 17/12/17/13) Near west wall, just south of the alcove.
Froodle: (29/34; 19/16/14/11) Engaged with doghide skirmisher. Marking doghide skirmisher.

Froodle can’t believe the way his luck is going, slow to react, stopped short of pushing a piddly kobold into the pit, now the little rat is trying to move around him.

Perhaps by reflex rather than planning he reacts to the movement, making the most of the opportunity to attack the creature as it moves. His combat superiority finally shines through and he strikes the doghide skirmisher, piercing through with his axe blade. Though hurt and slowed to a single move, the doghide skirmisher remains adjacent to Froodle. At least the creature didn’t get behind him.

Opportunity attack – immediate interrupt triggered by shift.
Froodle rolled 18 using 1d20+8 against AC 15 HIT
Froodle rolled 9 damage using 1d10+4

Status:
Painted slinger: (18/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) North of pit, by north wall.
Crested slinger: (24/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) In eastern alcove, behind portcullis.
Drake: (27/27; 20/16/11/15) East of and next to pit. Immobilized (save ends). Next to body of Lizardhide Skirmisher.
Doghide skirmisher: (18/27; 15/11/14/13; +6, 1d8) South of Froodle. Engaged with and marked by Froodle
Frug: (19/23; 15/12/14/14) South of pit, on the stairs behind the party.
Rottimer: (22/22; 17/12/17/13) Near west wall, just south of the alcove.
Froodle: (29/34; 19/16/14/11) Engaged with doghide skirmisher. Marking doghide skirmisher.
This message was last edited by the player at 14:33, Tue 15 Dec 2020.

In reply to Froodle (msg # 15):

Seeing the Doghide skirmisher with both Drake and Froodle fighting him, he knew it was time to invoke the blades. Looking at the trio, Frug uses his staff in sweeping motions of a sword swing and follows it by a series of shield blocks. Radiant blades attack Doghide skirmisher and transform into glowing shields around Drake and Froodle.

Frug invokes Blades of Astral Fire +4vs Reflex 1d10 +4 radiant
18:27, Today: Frug rolled 16 using 1d20+4.  Frug invokes Blades of Astral Fire vs Doghide skirmisher.HIT
+4 AC to Drake and Froodle until the end of my next turn.
18:27, Today: Frug rolled 11 using 1d10+4.  radiant damage to the Doghide skirmisher.

Status:
Painted slinger: (18/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) North of pit, by north wall.
Crested slinger: (24/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) In eastern alcove, behind portcullis.
Drake: (27/27; 20(24 until Frug)/16/11/15) East of and next to pit. Immobilized (save ends). Next to body of Lizardhide Skirmisher.
Doghide skirmisher: (7/27; 15/11/14/13; +6, 1d8) Next to Froodle. Engaged with and marked by Froodle
Frug: (19/23; 15/12/14/14) South of pit, on the stairs behind the party.
Rottimer: (22/22; 17/12/17/13) Near west wall, just south of the alcove.
Froodle: (29/34; 19(23 until Frug)/16/14/11) Engaged with doghide skirmisher. Marking doghide skirmisher.

Rottimer was pleased to see Drake finish off the lizardhide skirmisher. The one two punch of an arrow and Drake's mighty glowing sword was incredibly satisfying. But then things seemed to get hectic. Rottimer's head twitched back and forth as he followed the attacks, counter attacks and movement. The melee was getting intense and it looked like things were under control there. So Rottimer turned his attention to the kobolds harrassing his team with strange magics. The most exposed was to the north, and he was injured. Rottimer raised his bow slowly and took aim at the painted slinger. But he aimed low, at the legs, hoping to damage the Slinger and knock him off his feet.

The arrow flew true and made contact with the Kobolds knee, wounding him and putting him on the floor. If Rottimer couldn't kill the creature from here, perhaps he could disrupt his attacks until someone could close with him. After firing the shot, Rottimer inches forward along the west wall and peeks around the corner to the west, looking for more targets.

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Standard: Clever attack vs. Painted Kobold.
Rottimer Lind rolled 24 using 1d20+9.  Clever Shot vs. Painted Slinger AC. HIT, 13 damage plus knocks prone.
Move: Walk along wall until he can see into western alcove and hold.

Status:
Painted slinger: (5/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) North of pit, by north wall. BLOODIEDPRONE
Crested slinger: (24/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) In eastern alcove, behind portcullis.
Drake: (27/27; 20(24 until Frug)/16/11/15) East of and next to pit. Immobilized (save ends). Next to body of Lizardhide Skirmisher.
Doghide skirmisher: (7/27; 15/11/14/13; +6, 1d8) Next to Froodle. Engaged with and marked by Froodle
Frug: (19/23; 15/12/14/14) South of pit, on the stairs behind the party.
Rottimer: (22/22; 17/12/17/13) Near west wall, inches south of the alcove.
Froodle: (29/34; 19(23 until Frug)/16/14/11) Engaged with doghide skirmisher. Marking doghide skirmisher.

This is more like it thinks Froodle, seeing Frug’s radiant blades cut into the doghide skirmisher before making shields around Froodle.

He nods at Frug, acknowledging the hit and with thanks for the boost in armour. A further nod to Rottimer, for putting the slinger at the end of the room on his knees, Froodle already eyeing him as his next victim. But first to finish the doghide skirmisher.

With a yell of pleasure at being in the midst of battle he swings his battleaxe, taking careful aim to be sure this time of hitting. Alas, his aim is still not true – was it something he ate at the market that is playing him up today?

Before the creature has a chance to react, Froodle uses an action point and takes careful aim again, this time he manages to land a blow, but it is weak and barely scratches the annoying ratlike creature. With a hint of annoyance he growls “I will have you foul creature”, maintaining his combat challenge.

Standard: Froodle rolled 12 using d20+9  Sure strike vs doghide skirmisher AC 15. MISS
Action Point standard: Froodle rolled 16 using d20+9  Sure strike vs doghide skirmisher AC15. HIT
Froodle rolled 2 damage using a d10

Status:
Painted slinger: (5/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) North of pit, by north wall. BLOODIED PRONE
Crested slinger: (24/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) In eastern alcove, behind portcullis.
Drake: (27/27; 20(24 until Frug)/16/11/15) East of and next to pit. Immobilized (save ends). Next to body of Lizardhide Skirmisher.
Doghide skirmisher: (5/27; 15/11/14/13; +6, 1d8) Next to Froodle. Engaged with and marked by Froodle BLOODIED
Frug: (19/23; 15/12/14/14) South of pit, on the stairs behind the party.
Rottimer: (22/22; 17/12/17/13) Near west wall, inches south of the alcove.
Froodle: (29/34; 19(23 until Frug)/16/14/11) Engaged with doghide skirmisher. Marking doghide skirmisher.
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The slinger gets shakily to his feet. He appears to judge that merely locking his enemies in place is not going to help much of anything. He loads a normal stone this time and lets fly at Rottimer. The stone can be heard impacting somewhere in the room, but nowhere near the archer.

Perhaps hoping for as much good luck as the other had bad luck, the gang member behind the portcullis pitches another bullet and the solidly protected Drake. No such luck.

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Painted slinger:
Move: Stand.
Free: Load sling.
Standard: 23:31, Today: DM Paul, for the NPC Painted slinger, rolled 7 using 1d20+6.  Sling +6 vs. AC 17 of Rottimer. Miss.

Crested slinger:
Free: Load sling.
Standard: 23:40, Today: DM Paul, for the NPC Crested Slinger, rolled 10 using 1d20+6.  Sling +6 vs. AC 22 of Drake. Miss.


Room:
4x8 squares (20x40 feet).
4 squares (20 feet) north, an 8x4 rectangle crosses the room, forming two 2x4 (10x20 feet) alcoves.
Pit:
Between the alcoves, perpendicular to the room. 4x2 squares. 10 feet deep, but filled with thick, green sludge. Falling in does 1d10-2 damage. Entering the sludge immobilizes a creature, DC 13 Strength check to escape. DC 10 Athletics to climb out.
Exits
North: To a small room.
East: To a hallway with a bend. Portcullis blocks Medium creatures, but not Small creatures. Open with DC 15 Strength check or lever 2 squares further in.

Status:
Painted slinger: (5/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) North of pit, by north wall. BLOODIED
Crested slinger: (24/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) In eastern alcove, behind portcullis.
Drake: (27/27; 20(24 until Frug)/16/11/15) East of and next to pit. Immobilized (save ends). Next to body of Lizardhide Skirmisher.
Doghide skirmisher: (5/27; 15/11/14/13; +6, 1d8) Next to Froodle. Engaged with and marked by Froodle BLOODIED
Frug: (19/23; 15/12/14/14) South of pit, on the stairs behind the party.
Rottimer: (22/22; 17/12/17/13) Near west wall, inches south of the alcove.
Froodle: (29/34; 19(23 until Frug)/16/14/11) Engaged with doghide skirmisher. Marking doghide skirmisher.

Drake loves the purity of observing the team working together.The stone from the Creeted Slinger seemed to bounce off his armour without even making a mark, Drake nods to Frug for the magical support. Drake grins at Rottiner’s fine display of archery bringing the Painted Skirmisher to its knees. He is also pleased that Froodle took full advantage of the cowardly Dog Hide skirmisher as it tried to evade him.

But Drake is still stuck by the stinking goo around his greaves and feet. He will not be sidelined in a battle.

Drake sheathes his sword and picks up his hand crossbow, thanking the gods that he had the sense to reload it earlier.

Hmmm which one to attack, he ponders and takes aim at the Painted Skirmisher.

The shot goes wide again, but closer than his previous attempt, more practice required perhaps.

He again reloads the crossbow and then smashes his shield down on the hardening substance to break free. The plan works and he manages to scrape enough off the goo off with his shield to be able to move his feet. Free again to take on the vermin face to face.

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Minor Action Sheathe sword

Minor Action pick up hand crossbow

Standard Action - basic missile attack 1d20+2 v AC 14= 12 MiSS

Free Action Reload hand Crossbow

Saving Throw re Immobilised easy (10) 1D20 = 10 Success


Status:
Painted slinger: (5/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) North of pit, by north wall. BLOODIED
Crested slinger: (24/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) In eastern alcove, behind portcullis.
Drake: (27/27; 20(24 until Frug)/16/11/15) East of and next to pit. Next to body of Lizardhide Skirmisher.
Doghide skirmisher: (5/27; 15/11/14/13; +6, 1d8) Next to Froodle. Engaged with and marked by Froodle BLOODIED
Frug: (19/23; 15/12/14/14) South of pit, on the stairs behind the party.
Rottimer: (22/22; 17/12/17/13) Near west wall, inches south of the alcove.
Froodle: (29/34; 19(23 until Frug)/16/14/11) Engaged with doghide skirmisher. Marking doghide skirmisher.
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The skirmisher doesn't like any of his options. He jabs at Froodle again, maybe hoping to discourage the dragonborn from harassing him. The point of the weapon glances off of the divine shielding.

Frug, what tricks have you got up your sleeve?

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Doghide skirmisher:
Standard: 13:18, Today: DM Paul, for the NPC Skirmisher, rolled 9 using 1d20+6.  Spear +6 vs. AC 23 of Froodle. Miss.
Move: None.
Minor: None.

Room:
4x8 squares (20x40 feet).
4 squares (20 feet) north, an 8x4 rectangle crosses the room, forming two 2x4 (10x20 feet) alcoves.
Pit:
Between the alcoves, perpendicular to the room. 4x2 squares. 10 feet deep, but filled with thick, green sludge. Falling in does 1d10-2 damage. Entering the sludge immobilizes a creature, DC 13 Strength check to escape. DC 10 Athletics to climb out.
Exits
North: To a small room.
East: To a hallway with a bend. Portcullis blocks Medium creatures, but not Small creatures. Open with DC 15 Strength check or lever 2 squares further in.

Status:
Painted slinger: (5/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) North of pit, by north wall. BLOODIED
Crested slinger: (24/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) In eastern alcove, behind portcullis.
Drake: (27/27; 20(24 until Frug)/16/11/15) East of and next to pit. Next to body of Lizardhide Skirmisher.
Doghide skirmisher: (5/27; 15/11/14/13; +6, 1d8) Next to Froodle. Engaged with and marked by Froodle BLOODIED
Frug: (19/23; 15/12/14/14) South of pit, on the stairs behind the party.
Rottimer: (22/22; 17/12/17/13) Near west wall, inches south of the alcove.
Froodle: (29/34; 19(23 until Frug)/16/14/11) Engaged with doghide skirmisher. Marking doghide skirmisher.

In reply to DM Paul (msg # 21):

As the radiant shield fades, Frug waves his staff until it seems to be waving like a snake and the sound of thunder goes out from it and creates a new thundering armor around Froodle. Once it is in place Frug stops the motion with haste and the staff is strait, with thunder going from the armor toward Doghide skirmisher.

Standard Thundering Armor:Effect +1 to AC for on ally Froodle. Secondary effect make an attack on an adjacent enemy. Frug rolled 4 using 1d20+3.  Frug Thundering Armor Ripples out vs Doghide skirmisher Fort. MISS

Move: From the stairs to five feet from the edge of the pit. Starting to feel confidence that Frug can get out and follow the party.

Status:
Painted slinger: (5/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) North of pit, by north wall. BLOODIED
Crested slinger: (24/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) In eastern alcove, behind portcullis.
Drake: (27/27; 20/16/11/15) East of and next to pit. Next to body of Lizardhide Skirmisher.
Doghide skirmisher: (5/27; 15/11/14/13; +6, 1d8) Next to Froodle. Engaged with and marked by Froodle BLOODIED
Frug: (19/23; 15/12/14/14) 5 feet from the pit, slowly following behind the party.
Rottimer: (22/22; 17/12/17/13) Near west wall, inches south of the alcove.
Froodle: (29/34; 19(20 until Frug)/16/14/11) Engaged with doghide skirmisher. Marking doghide skirmisher.

Rottimer was surprised that these little creatures were so hardy. He thought for sure their wounds would overcome them by now. The tide was beginning to turn, but Rottimer felt the need to further push the odds in their favor. He scanned the battle and saw Drake breaking free of his predicament. Hears that familiar crack of thunder from Frug. The doghide skirmisher would surely fall to Froodle soon. That left the Painted slinger who had been harrying them too long. He would be the next target. Rottimer takes careful aim and fires. The arrow found its mark, striking the painted slinger dead where he stood. The painted slinger would sling no more. Then with a great heave, Rottimer swung around and discharged a shaft toward the Doghide skirmisher hoping to knock him prone but the arrow just missed.

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Standard: Careful attack vs. Painted Slinger, HIT for 7
Rottimer Lind rolled 22 using 1d20+11.
Rottimer Lind rolled 7 using 1d10+5.
Action Point: Clever attack vs. doghide skirmisher MISS
Rottimer Lind rolled 14 using 1d20+9.  Clever Shot vs. Drake (cut/paste typo, lol).



Status:
Painted slinger: (0/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) North of pit, by north wall. DEAD
Crested slinger: (24/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) In eastern alcove, behind portcullis.
Drake: (27/27; 20/16/11/15) East of and next to pit. Next to body of Lizardhide Skirmisher.
Doghide skirmisher: (5/27; 15/11/14/13; +6, 1d8) Next to Froodle. Engaged with and marked by Froodle BLOODIED
Frug: (19/23; 15/12/14/14) 5 feet from the pit, slowly following behind the party.
Rottimer: (22/22; 17/12/17/13) Near west wall, inches south of the alcove.
Froodle: (29/34; 19(20 until Frug)/16/14/11) Engaged with doghide skirmisher. Marking doghide skirmisher.
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Froodle watches as the kobold slinger falls, then brings his gaze back to the doghide skirmisher in front of him. With a narrowing of his Dragonborn eyes he takes extra time to focus, this kobold looks beaten in front of him, it’s attack was weary and blood drips from it’s torso.

He raises his axe and watches as the blade comes down, this time his aim is true and he slices through the flimsy armour, then watches as the last lifeblood flows out of the pesky creature.

Stepping over the body he advances to the portcullis and breathes fire at the last remaining crested slinger through the holes scorching his armour and causing a squeal as the fire burns beneath it. "Now let's see what you are made of, come and fight me" he growls

Standard: Froodle rolled 21 using d20+9  Sure strike vs doghide skirmisher AC 15. HIT
Froodle rolled 7 damage using a d10, killing the doghide skirmisher
Move: Move to adjacent to the portcullis
Minor: Rolled 16 using d20+6 Dragonbreath through the portcullis at the crested slinger against reflex 14 HIT
Froodle rolled 7 damage using d6+2
Free: Combat challenge crested slinger

Painted slinger: (0/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) North of pit, by north wall. DEAD
Crested slinger: (17/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) In eastern alcove, behind portcullis. Marked by Froodle.
Drake: (27/27; 20/16/11/15) East of and next to pit. Next to body of Lizardhide Skirmisher.
Doghide skirmisher: (0/27; 15/11/14/13; +6, 1d8) Three squares south of the pit DEAD
Frug: (19/23; 15/12/14/14) 5 feet from the pit, slowly following behind the party.
Rottimer: (22/22; 17/12/17/13) Near west wall, inches south of the alcove.
Froodle: (29/34; 19(20 until Frug)/16/14/11) Adjacent to portcullis, combat challenge (mark) issued to crested slinger

The singed slinger scampers backward and around the corner of the hallway, out of range of more dragonbreath. Then he lobs a glue pot at Froodle, sticking the fighter in place.

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Move: Move around corner of hallway, 5 squares from portcullis.
Standard: 00:02, Today: DM Paul, for the NPC Crested Slinger, rolled 24 using 1d20+6.  Glue pot +6 vs. Reflex 16 of Froodle. Hit. Froodle immobilized (save ends).

Crested slinger: (17/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) In superior cover (-5 to attack rolls) behind corner, 5 squares from portcullis. Marked by Froodle.
Drake: (27/27; 20/16/11/15) East of and next to pit. Next to body of Lizardhide Skirmisher.
Frug: (19/23; 15/12/14/14) 5 feet from the pit, slowly following behind the party.
Rottimer: (22/22; 17/12/17/13) Near west wall, inches south of the alcove.
Froodle: (29/34; 19(20 until Frug)/16/14/11) Adjacent to portcullis, combat challenge (mark) issued to crested slinger. Immobilized (save ends).

Drake now free from the goo is pleased at the way things have turned and notes the bodies of the Skirmishers laying around.

One more to vanquish. Drake considers going for the portcullis and using his impressive strength to lift it. But that may leave him exposed, more practice with his crossbow perhaps is the order of the day.

He closes to the portcullis and fires at the mostly concealed Crested Skirmisher the bolt goes nowhere near the concealed crested slinger. Hmmm this is getting embarrassing

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Move: Closes to Portcullis

Standard missile attack : hand crossbow v AC 14

1d20+2=6 -5 = 1 MISS

Free action: reload hand crossbow


Crested slinger: (17/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) In superior cover (-5 to attack rolls) behind corner, 5 squares from portcullis. Marked by Froodle.
Drake: (27/27; 20/16/11/15) Stood at portcullis next to Froodle.
Frug: (19/23; 15/12/14/14) 5 feet from the pit, slowly following behind the party.
Rottimer: (22/22; 17/12/17/13) Near west wall, inches south of the alcove.
Froodle: (29/34; 19(20 until Frug)/16/14/11) Adjacent to portcullis, combat challenge (mark) issued to crested slinger. Immobilized (save ends).
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Frug decides that he’s going to light up that last kobold and invokes avenging light.

Frug rolled 19 using 1d20-1.  Avenging light versus fortitude of crested slinger in superior cover.
Natural 20 CRITICAL HIT for full damage = 14 radiant

Frug confidently moves along the edge of the pits to catch up to the party.


Crested slinger: (3/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) In superior cover (-5 to attack rolls) behind corner, 5 squares from portcullis. Marked by Froodle. BLOODIED
Drake: (27/27; 20/16/11/15) Stood at portcullis next to Froodle.
Frug: (19/23; 15/12/14/14) 5 feet from the pit, slowly following behind the party.
Rottimer: (22/22; 17/12/17/13) Near west wall, inches south of the alcove.
Froodle: (29/34; 19(20 until Frug)/16/14/11) Adjacent to portcullis, combat challenge (mark) issued to crested slinger. Immobilized (save ends).
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Rottimer's eyes bulge as he soaks in the perfection that is Frugs avenging light. He has to shake his head to regain himself and remember what he was going to do. Hoping not to be completely outdone, he draws his bow with a studied technique he has trained with in order to better find small areas exposed by enemies in heavy cover. He spots a damaged stone in the wall, leaving a void just large enough to put an arrow through. He can just make out the shoulder of the creature taking cover on the other side. He takes a deep breath and releases. The arrow sails, seemingly in slow motion. Rottimer feared that it flew wide, but it just makes it through the gap, piercing the unsuspecting Kobold, who dies from an attack he never saw coming. Upon seeing the Slinger crumple to the ground, Rottimer relaxes, shakes out his shoulders and lowers his bow. He had become tense and needed to loosen up after that last shot.

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Standard: Aimed Shot vs Crested Slinger
Move: Hold.
Rottimer Lind rolled 24 using 1d20+7.  Aimed Shot vs Crested Slinger. HIT
Rottimer Lind rolled 8 using 1d10+5.  Damage vs. Crested Slinger.



Crested slinger: (3/24; 14/12/14/12; +5, 1d4+3) In superior cover (-5 to attack rolls) behind corner, 5 squares from portcullis. DEAD
Drake: (27/27; 20/16/11/15) Stood at portcullis next to Froodle.
Frug: (19/23; 15/12/14/14) 5 feet from the pit, slowly following behind the party.
Rottimer: (22/22; 17/12/17/13) Near west wall, inches south of the alcove.
Froodle: (29/34; 19(20 until Frug)/16/14/11) Adjacent to portcullis, combat challenge (mark) issued to crested slinger. Immobilized (save ends).
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