"With fig sauce?" Ymir says turning to the group with a smile and a laugh.  "No one told me about the fig sauce.  We'd better hurry!"
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"You've obviously never come between a Dwarf and his apple on a string, lad!" says Madoc, trying his best to look serious. "I'll be seeing you, Norm!"

 Enigma points at her eyes, and then at Norm.  She mouths that she will be seeing him, as well, her expression very serious.  She does her best to conceal a smile.
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Norm tips his hat, or would have if he had a hat (instead he simply makes the motion as you walk by), telling you to have a good afternoon and to hurry before all the good cuts are gone. Not 30 yards (90') down the road he lets out a scream causing you all to spin around. He stands in the center of the road his arm outstretched as he stares at an arrow that has pierced through his hand while another slams into the ground beside him. A pair of scrubby-looking hairless grey goblins with rusty cutless blades burst from the tree line hopping between brush piles and logs while another pair can just be seen for a brief moment moving between the trees and pulling arrows from their quiver. The two with the blades strategically make their way across a small orchard towards Norm, who seems frozen in terror and standing in the middle of the road.


Battle Outline:

4 goblins total. Two with cutlesses are descending upon Norm (who is standing in the middle of the road) while the other two are staying back in the thicker treeline with bows & arrows. The two moving towards Norm ar 60' north of Norm, about 150' NW from all of you. The pair in the tree lines are another 30' further back (180' NW from you).

Spotting the two hidden goblins requires a d6 roll as outlined below. Making the roll is a free action though, so may be done prior to your action. All PC's are up first. Post your actions below, no specific order required. Once all PC actions are down, Enemies will go. Copy any rolls in orange text at the bottom of your post. I include the enemy AC to save time so you know if you hit and can finish any other required rolls and such.

Initiative Order: [ROUND 1 - PC's :: Enemies :: Moral Check]

Creature                 | AC | Dmg Taken  | Notes
-------------------------|----|------------|-------------------------
Grey Goblin 1 (Cutless)  | 13 |     0      |
Grey Goblin 2 (Cutless)  | 13 |     0      |
Grey Goblin 3 (Bow)      | 13 |     0      | Hidden, spot on 3 or less on d6
Grey Goblin 4 (Bow)      | 13 |     0      | Hidden, spot on 5 or less on d6

Serafina keeps her senses alert as the strange human tips his imaginary hat and the party resumes making it's way along the road. Although cautious of the situation, it turns out not to be the ambush she was suspicious of. Instead of Norm setting them up, it turns out he is the one getting ambushed!

Although feeling put off by the odd human's behavior, the Elven maiden none-the-less springs into immediate action. She hunches down and knocks an arrow while quickly making her way closer to the skirmish and taking cover in the bushes behind a tree. Shadow growls as he jogs alongside her over to cover amongst the bushes.

Along the way, her sharp eyes spot the two Goblin archers further back in the tree line. She pops around a tree trunk just long enough to let fly an arrow at the cutlass-wielding Goblin nearest Norm and then pulls back behind the tree for cover. While pressing her back against the tree trunk, she knocks another arrow and keeps track of the two enemy archers. Shadow stays at her side in the bushes--ready to pounce on any enemy that comes near enough.


[Serafina and Shadow advance 60' closer to the Goblins and into cover. Distance to cutlass Goblins = 90']

[Serafina spots both Goblin archers
17:14, Today: Serafina rolled 3 using 1d6.  spot goblin #3
17:15, Today: Serafina rolled 5 using 1d6.  spot goblin #4]

[Serafina shoots the cutlass Goblin nearest Norm with an arrow for 5HP damage
17:34, Today: Serafina rolled 13 using 1d20+2.  Serafina arrow at Cutless Goblin nearest Norm.
17:38, Today: Serafina rolled 5 using 1d6.  arrow damage]
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17:02, Today: Enigma rolled 1 using 1d6 ((1)).
Enigma Spot Check (Goblin Archer 1)

17:03, Today: Enigma rolled 2 using 1d6 ((2)).
Enigma Spot Check (Goblin Archer 2).
We're going under three, right?  If so, she spots 'em!

 Enigma follows the arrows, readying her sling as she does, shield riding down her left shoulder by its strap and catching in her hand.  She advances around twenty feet, and then lets loose a bullet at the archer she spots...

17:07, Today: Enigma rolled 17,1 using 1d20,1d4 ((17,1)).
Slinging a bullet at a goblin archer.  If Enigma did not see a goblin archer, then she will instead sling this bullet at the nearest of their warriors.

"Goblins!" spits Madoc, spinning around and quickly assessing the situation.

"Archer in the trees to the north-west!" he calls out to his comrades, in case they haven't already spotted him. At the same time...with surprising nimbleness for such a burly figure...Madoc is already unslinging his shield and drawing his sword as he begins to make straight for Norm in order protect him as best he can.

"Over here, lad!" he shouts, a fierce...but hopefully reassuring...grin on his face. "Ye're not getting out of the apple 'n string competition that easily!"





Madoc will use his shield to 'Parry' any attacks in an effort to protect Norm until the Goblins reach melee range when he will go on the offensive.

07:29, Today: Madoc Redbeard rolled 3 using 1d6.  Spot Goblin Archer 2. Success

07:29, Today: Madoc Redbeard rolled 4 using 1d6.  Spot Goblin Archer 1. Fail
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In reply to Tribal GM (msg # 29):

Ymir's stops in mid laugh as he sees the goblins waylaying the hapless Norm.
"Finish that one off,  I'll take this one," he says eyeing the other cutlass wielding goblin after Serafina shot the first one.  He did not spot either of the archers unfortunately.

With that, Ymir begins dashing at full speed toward the goblins, holding his spear out in front of him like a pole vaulter ready to perform a tumbling attack when he gets within combat distance.

Today: Ymir Cosmari rolled 4 using 1d6.  Ymir to spot Goblin 3.
Today: Ymir Cosmari rolled 6 using 1d6.  Ymir to spot Goblin 4.
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The lead goblin headed towards Norm hits the ground face first in mid-stride as Serafina's arrow finds a spot between its ribs. Taking advantage of its comrade acting as a meat shield, the other cutless wielding goblin rushes forward and dives behind a pair of large rocks to peer between the cracks. He curses in goblin tongue and hunkers down momentarily.

The two pests in the woods slide out from their hiding spots, one of them taking a stone to the leg as he does so, and hurry forward. They both make a run towards their comrade as they  fire off a pair of arrows, more in hopes of a distraction than to injury. Both bolts burry themselves into the dirt along the road as the archers slip behind a pair of trees.

Hearing Madoc, and seeing the Goblins move behind cover, Norm makes a break for it, running towards the burly dwarf, only to drop his satchel with his injured hand. The shoulder strap wraps around his foot, catching on his other shoe, and he trips over himself landing on the ground with a hard thud, his head smacking a large rock with a 'thwack' that even Enigma can here further back. He lies there, still and unmoving.


Battle Outline:

3 goblins left; Morale success.

The one with the cutless is 30' North of Norm with full cover behind a pair of large rocks.

Both archers are taking cover behind a small pairing of trees 50' North of Norm (20' back from the cutlass Gobo). Instead of having you tinker with negatives to hit from cover, I just add it to the AC. Same difference, faster, and easier.

Round 2, PC's are up once again.

Initiative Order: [ROUND 2 - PC's :: Enemies :: Morale Check]

Creature                 | AC | Dmg Taken  | Notes
-------------------------|----|------------|-------------------------
Grey Goblin 1 (Cutless)  | 13 |     5      | DEAD
Grey Goblin 2 (Cutless)  | 13 |     0      | Full Cover (No line of site)
Grey Goblin 3 (Bow)      | 15 |     1      | Partial Cover (+2 AC)
Grey Goblin 4 (Bow)      | 15 |     0      | Partial Cover (+2 AC)

14:18, Today: Enigma rolled 10,2 using 1d20,1d4 ((10,2)).
Another sling... and a miss!

 Enigma looses another bullet at her chosen goblin, advancing slowly as she does.

Advancing half as far as Enigma can.

"Bloody hell, lad!" grunts Madoc, wincing at the sound of Norm's head hitting the rock.

Continuing to rush forwards, the burly Dwarf passes Norm...deciding that, at this point, offense is the best form of defense.

The burly Dwarf charges the goblin taking cover behind the rock....bellowing his warcry!




Madoc charges the Goblin behind the rock. If you are allowing the optional 'Charging into Melee' rule then he will do that in which case the Attack Roll is a 13 (additional +2 for charging) and a hit. If charging is not allowed then it is an 11 and a miss. My AC will fall to AC18 for this next round if charging is allowed.

Today: Madoc Redbeard rolled 11 (or 13 if charge allowed) using 1d20+3.  Sword Attack.
Today: Madoc Redbeard rolled 7 using 1d8+3.  Sword Damage.
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Seeing the Goblins reposition, Seraphina and Shadow close the distance. They move up ahead of the strange Human but stay off to the side in the trees and bushes to keep cover. They dart forward to close within 50' of the two Goblin archers and then the Elven ranger lets loose another arrow. It flies towards one of the archer Goblins but hits the tree trunk near its face with a *thunk*. Shadow keeps at her side amongst the trees and bushes.

12:06, Today: Serafina rolled 13 using 1d20+2+1 (Short Range).  Serafina arrow at Archer Goblin #3.
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In reply to Tribal GM (msg # 34):

Losing sight of his initial target as that goblin ran and hid behind a rock, Ymir changes tactics and charges toward Grey Goblin #4 now that it is visible.  As he approaches the goblin he slams the spear haft into the ground and launches himself into the air toward the goblin bringing the spear head around in mid air, intending to impale the creature with his spear as he landed.  Unfortunately the last minute change in direction towards the goblin threw off his aim and he lands wide without hitting his target.

23:39, Today: Ymir Cosmari rolled 4 using 1d20+1.  Ymir attacking other archer goblin.
Even with a charge bonus that would be a miss.  If charging rules are being used then Ymir's AC is lowered to 13 for the rest of this round.

As Enigma's stone bounces off a tree with a thwack, so too does Serafina's arrow burry itself into another.

Ymir lands beside the creature hiding behind the boulder and it lets out a shriek and back peddles, turning only to meet the end of Madoc's blade. A single swipe and the creature lies bloodied at the dwarf's feet.

In the distance, the two remaining goblins once again notch arrows and glare at the dwarf. Their hesitation is obvious, but so is their hatred of the bearded folk. Their eyes narrow, strings pulled back, and with trembling hands both arrows launch at Madoc only to fall way short, barely even worth considering. With that the two verminous humanoids bolt back towards the forest edge and jump into the brush. One of them blends into the weeds quickly while the other seems to panic, not concealing itself at all.


Battle Outline:

2 goblins left. Both are once again at the forest edge and running away as fast as they can. One can easily be seen, the other requires a 4 or less (on d6) to spot.

Norm is still unconscious, but a quick glance shows he is breathing and there is no significant amount of blood on his head, just a nasty goose egg.

Round 3, PC's are up once again. Take an action if you would like. If nobody pursues the goblins, they are clearly trying to retreat (Failed Morale).

Initiative Order: [ROUND 3 - PC's :: Enemies]

Creature                 | AC | Dmg Taken  | Notes
-------------------------|----|------------|-------------------------
Grey Goblin 1 (Cutless)  | 13 |     5      | DEAD
Grey Goblin 2 (Cutless)  | 13 |     7      | DEAD
Grey Goblin 3 (Bow)      | 13 |     1      |
Grey Goblin 4 (Bow)      | 13 |     0      | Hidden (4 or Less on d6 to spot)

13:03, Today: Enigma rolled 6,3 using 1d20,1d4 ((6,3)).
Attacking Goblin #3.

 Again, Enigma sends a bullet at her designated goblin, and again she misses.

Madoc stands over the slain goblin, a fierce grin on his face as he pulls out a sling. With a quick motion he presses a smooth stone into the worn pouch and begins to swing it around his head. A moment later and he lets loose, the stone flying unerringly into the back of the visible goblin's head.


Today: Madoc Redbeard rolled 1 using 1d4.  Sling Shot Damage. Can't remember whether sling shots include the Strength Adjustment...if so that would be an additional +3 for a total of 4.
Today: Madoc Redbeard rolled 22 using 1d20+2.  Sling Shot.

Seeing the remaining Goblins making a break for it, Serafina lowers her bow...though she keeps an arrow nocked and her senses alert for any other dangers that might be lurking unrevealed.

Seeing its Elven companion stand down but remain alert, so too does Shadow.

The Elven ranger calls out to the Dwarven warrior, "How fares the Human?"

Ymir runs over and checks Norm's breathing.  Seeing he's still alive, Ymir tears a piece of fabric off of Norm's shirt and ties it around where the arrow pierced the young man's hand.  He doesn't want to risk removing the arrow right here in case there is a heavy blood flow.

"We need to get into town quick.  They could be a solitary group, but they also might be a scouting party.  If that's the case, we don't want to be here when the rest arrive."

With that, he picks Norm up and carries him over his shoulder as he quickly starts walking down the rest of the path toward town.

 Enigma replaces her sling and shield, and rushes to give Ymir a hand with Norm, quickly checking the bandaging on him.  "I've got you, friend..." She whispers into the boy's ear.  Speaking in her normal travelling voice, she says, "Good job on the bandage.  If we can get him somewhere safe, I can take care of that arrow and then later on see to his injuries with a healing prayer."

In reply to Enigma (msg # 44):

"These goblins seem to be growing bold in these parts.  I haven't heard of them setting ambushes so close to a city before.  Madoc, you've had more experience with them.  What do you think." 

"They're like rats!" spits Madoc, giving up on the fleeing goblins, "They get everywhere! But you're right...they did seem unusually bold for goblins."

The Dwarf returns to where Norm lies prone on the ground. "How is he?"

"He should be okay, I hope.  Lets get him back to town and find this Captain he spoke of."
Ymir continues to carry Norm over his shoulder but keeps and eye out for movement in the tree lines.

"Aye!" agrees Madoc. "Best get the poor lad somewhere safe before he does himself any more mischief. But let me carry him...you keep an eye out for any more of those goblins with Serafina and Shadow. Enigma here will help me look after the lad."
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 Enigma, only slightly taller than a very tall dwarf, loops poor Norm's arm around one shoulder.

In reply to Madoc Redbeard (msg # 48):

Ymir transfers the rest of Norm's weight to Madoc and walks ahead of the group, spear in hand, watching the tree lines and the path both in front and behind.