The Morning is crisp and bright as you awake from the nights stay at "The Falling Feather". As you wipe your eyes and look around you see that "The Falling Feather" is more like "Falling Apart". The beds and chairs squeak, the floors are very dirty and not well kept, the widow coverings if they are even there are torn and stained. Coming in in the middle of the night with a slight bit of liquor must have caused you to over look the dismay of the building.

As you leave "The Feather" the only sole you come in contact with is "Elbert" the desk hand. He nods as you pass by, but he says nothing, he ducks into the backroom, before you can speak to him.


Heading out of the north gate you can see the beautiful countryside. With the city perched on a hill top it is easy to see across the huge valley to the foot of the Rauvin Mts. The valley floor is far from flat, having been twisted and broken by years of faulting and rifting. Rolling hills as far as the eye can see with large outcroppings of rock and stone jutting up out of the ground reaching for the sky. The earth through the vale is over all a light brown with accents ranging from white to dark gray almost black. The sun is bright and the cloud cover clears as you look north, the road ahead beckons.


6:00am 2nd of Fading

Any skill rolls? spot listen..ect
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"Too Danged early for this, need more sleep." Vespian slept poorly while in the fine Inn and 0bviously is suffering for it. While looking for some simply food to forage upon along the way, she walks right past several edible items, failing to recognize them at all. Even worse, her attempts to listen to the sounds of the wild or seek out hidden animals or foes is also poorly executed.

A natural 1 for Spot and Search,, She must still be asleep, and only appears to be walking along with the others.
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Gimuld suits up and stretches for a few minutes to prepare for this day.

Argh I always hate getting up in the morning. Stretching, strechting...

Gimuld Froking rolled 15 using 1d20-2. listen check.
Gimuld Froking rolled 11 using 1d20-2. spot check

Milo and Ruff race out the gates of the city and give thanks to Silvanus for another day, Digging his toes into the earth and meditateing he renews his commitment to the Wild and is gifted with spells to protect him and the group today.

He wanders back to find the rest and get on with this adventure.


Lets get outa this dern city! its makeing me stink. Milo says to the others and they strech and yawn around him.

Quindil gets up and suits up for the day.  He scans the wilderness, lookin' for anythin interesting.
Quindil Liahstia rolled 6 using 1d20+2 [4]. Listen Check
Quindil Liahstia rolled 16 using 1d20+2. Search Check.


He pulls out his trail rations and has a few bites to eat.

Erdthar took off in a long smooth stride that easily carried him twice as fast as the party averaged.  No stranger to the wilds, he circled the group in slow arcs along the flanks, never straying out of the fringes of sight.

OOC:
16:44, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 22 using 1d20+2. Scent.
16:44, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 4 using 1d20+2. Spot.
16:44, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 14 using 1d20+6. Listen.

Walking along, and then an unusual bush appears to be something more then just a bush.

Vespian St.Brandi rolled 20 using 1d20+4. Initiative. Vespian St.Brandi rolled 18 using 1d20+5. Attack Something. St.Brandi rolled 12 using 2d6+6. Damage.

"Oops, just a bush, false alarm, move along folks there's nothing to see here." She laughs
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A few hours after traveling the road and hacking down the local foliage, you leave the main trail and head north; you will be crossing the Redrun River soon. Then you will be near the old outlook, shelter for the evening if you wish. The terrain is passable with large outcroppings of rock. The rocks slope up at almost 45degrees; their northern and eastern faces have eroded away, forming large cliffs, ranging from 5’high at the south to 40’ high on their north face. The southern and eastern faces can be readily climbed due to the angle of the tilt.

As the company rounds a rock face the valley floor widens for a bit with the surrounding rocks casting tall shadows in the afternoon sun. Three Creatures can be seen lying near one of the cliff faces. They seem armed, yet they are unaware of you.



Note on map: The brown represents the rock outcropping.
Black represents the cliff face.
Climb Slope DC: 5 for full movement otherwise half movement
Climb Cliff DC: 15
1 square=5feet

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Round 1
Initiatives

I'll work on better tokens ;)  lol
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Gimuld trys to get to spot 13,M. He trys to do it without the 3 creatures noticing.

Move Silently: Gimuld Froking rolled 25 using 1d20+7.
Init: Gimuld Froking rolled 23 using 1d20+3.
Climb up slope: Gimuld Froking rolled 9 using 1d20+2.
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Erdthar quickly, but not hastily, moves up into a covering position, and set to block the creatures should they close on his companions.

Init 21
Move to S-19

Standing down in the back, Pello is able to see the creatures, but their exact race and alliance doesn't seem readily apparent. Being a man of intelligence, Pello's brain demands him to learn the facts, and thus he draws in breath and hollers "OHOY THERE! WHO ARE YE TRAVELERS?"

Initiative: 16

Quindil hustles over to =21, and pulls out his short bow, readying an arrow, attempting to make as little noise as possible, and attract as little attention as possible.
Quindil Liahstia rolled 19 using 1d20 [19]. Climb Check for rocks.
Quindil Liahstia rolled 6 using 1d20+2 [4]. Move Silently.
Quindil Liahstia rolled 17 using 1d20+2 [15]. Hide Check.

Unfortunately for him, the hill has signifigant amounts of gravel and scree on it, nullifying any chance of keeping quiet.
OOC:I know there's no real cover to hide behind, I'm just rolling to see how well my guy keeps his head down :)

Quindil Liahstia rolled 12 using 1d20+3 [9]. Initiative.
The gravel also seems to have slowed his reaction time a touch, but he makes it to the slope without much incident.

Vespian is finally awake. She examines the strangers and lsitens for more that are possibly hiding.

Listen:     16
Spot:       22
Initiative: 16

As Pello calls out to the three figures they hop to there feet. All can see their hyena like heads with their matted fur and large steal shields. The three figures begain to yipe, hoot, and hollar, as tehy grab their weapons.
YIPE, YIPE, YIPE, Hollar,Hollar,Hollar HOOT,HOOT,HOOT

Gimuld: Could you roll an Initiative please

order:
Erdthar:21
Gimuld: 19
Vespian: 16
Pello: 16
Quindil: 12
Gnolls: 6
Milo: 3


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Milo and Rff stay to the rear of the fray and lends support with spells.

10:47, Today: Milo Hardbottle rolled 3 using 1d20+2. Initiative.

"Ah, gnolls. Cannis Vescopulpatis. Particularly known for their ill discipline and fondness for the meat of intelligent creatures." Pello informs in an all too scholarly tone.

"I guess it's time to kick some furry behinds."

The adventuring party jumps into action as they see the three creatures. The party moves in cordination with Erdthar taking the middle as Gimuld flanks left and Quindil flanks right. The others remain in their spots as the action plays out.

Two of the Gnolls(1&3) Stand from prone and ready their axes. Gnoll 2 is on his feet he also readies his axe and approaches Erdthar. (moved to M-22)

Will update map tonight.
Also I gave everyone their full move this round, however it seems that some moved a bit far, but no worries, from now on just check your movement rate.

Does anyone have weapons drawn?

Round 2

order:
Erdthar:21
Gimuld: 19
Vespian: 16
Pello: 16
Quindil: 12
Gnolls: 6
Milo: 3
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When the gnolls rise up and close toward him, Erdthar walks up and slashes the leader down.

Initiative: 21
Starting Location: S19
Move Action: move to N22
Free Action:
Standard Action: Attack!
Action Results: clobbered him!  either 12, or 31(if crit confirmed) hp of damage
Ending Location: N22

Die Rolls:

15:42, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 19 using 2d8+8. additional damage if crit.
15:42, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 12 using 1d8+4. Damage.
15:41, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 17 using 1d20+5. confirm crit.
15:41, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 25 using 1d20+5. Attack.


OOC:
I don't think I over moved last round, remember I'm a barbaric grey orc
20 squares is what I do on a full move.
Also, Erd carries his axe in hand - so I don't think a 'draw/ready weapon' move-equiv action is required?

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Apparently, she has not detected any signs that there are more then the three. Vespian smoothly readies her Bow, knocks an arrow and fires at the farthest Gnoll.

Move Action: Ready Bow
Free Action: Load Bow
Standard Action: Attack Gnoll #3, -4 for 2 range increments.
Attack Roll: 15
Damage (If any): 6


Edited for Distance math recalculation
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"Hooglewash. I need to get closer." Pello informs noone in particular and begins to jog towards the gnolls.

Full-round: Run to r12

Quindil drops his spear and takes aim at the closest gnoll, a fair ways for his small bow.



Free action: Drops spear
Move action: Ready Bow
Free Action: Loads bow
Standard Action: Attack Gnoll #2, at -2 for range increment (it's about 110 ft away).
Attack roll: 16
Potential Damage: 4

Rolls
Quindil Liahstia rolled 16 using 1d20+2 [14]. Attack Roll.
Quindil Liahstia rolled 4 using 1d6 [4]. Damage.

As the battle begins Erdthar steps up to the oncoming Gnoll. Erdthar swings his mighty axe as the blade comes down hard onto the enemy it crushes his shoulder sending him rearing to the ground with a “thud”. Gimuld readies and loads his bow. Vespian takes out her short bow notches an arrow and lets one fly, her arrow goes high into the sky in a wide arc and then comes thundering down on one of the enemies, unfortunately the Gnoll was able to send it wide with his shield. The mage Pello advances into the ranks as he finds a good spot next to the large rock outcropping. Quindil also launches an arrow from a great distance, his mark looks true, but the arrow fails to penetrate the armor. Milo and Ruff hold their positions next to Vespian.

The Gnoll’s seeing that one of their ranks has already fallen, Began to hoot and holler as they egg Erdthar on. The two Gnolls circle each other for a second as they move closer to Erdthar. One of the vile creatures growls exposing his yellowish fangs. They do not attack it seems as though they wait for Erdthar.


Sorry but only time I have to update maps is in morning. So Gimuld and Milo: did not get an action that round, you can take an extra action this round.

Round 3 actions


Initiative Order:
Erdthar:21
Gimuld: 19
Vespian: 16
Pello: 16
Quindil: 12
Gnolls: 6
Milo: 3

Jogging farther forward to the very bottom of the cliff, Pello suddently stops as he judges the range between himself and the nearest Gnoll. Nodding to himself he begins to call out the magical words "Pyro Syrte Narto Lax. Martenan Sulte Afridate Surte!"

As the last word springs from the gnome's mouth he points the palm of his hand towards the nearest Gnoll, and an orb of fire springs from the palm's surface, flying directly towards the furry humanoid.

Move Action: Move to O16
Standard Action: Cast Lesser Fire Orb at Gnoll 3
Ranged Touch Attack: 13
Damage: 4

Milo rides ruff forward, within 25 ft of the Gnolls and raises his hands he speaks in the language of the druids and asks the light to flare before the Gnolls eyes.

Move Action: Move Q-18 80ft 16 squares(mv from rnd 1 Run 80, round)
Ride Check:  Milo Hardbottle rolled 17 using 1d20+3.
Concentration Check:   Milo Hardbottle rolled 18 using 1d20.
Standard Action: Cast flare on gnoll 3
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Quindil pulls out an arrow and takes another shot



Free Action: Loads bow
Standard Action: Attack Gnoll #1, at -4 for range increment (it's about 120 ft away).
Attack roll: 5
Potential Damage: 1

Rolls
Quindil Liahstia rolled 5 using 1d20 +4 -4 [5]. Attack Roll.
Quindil Liahstia rolled 1 using 1d6. Damage.

Gimuld retains his position on the rocks and fires on the Gnoll 1
Light Crossbow has a range of 80 ft. All attacks are directed to Gnoll 1


Attack action: Fire crossbow
Attack roll: Gimuld Froking rolled 15 using 1d20+3.
Possible damage: Gimuld Froking rolled 6 using 1d8.
Move-Equivalent action:
Reload crossbow
Extra action from last round: Fire crossbow
Gimuld Froking rolled 13 using 1d20+3.
Possible Damage: Gimuld Froking rolled 5 using 1d8.

Expecting the attacks from readied weapons, Erdthar sidesteps, then quickly closes with one of the Gnolls.  In his haste, however, his swing misses badly, and he is lucky to keep his feet.

Initiative: 21
Starting Location: N22
Move Action: move to N23-M24-L24
Free Action:
Standard Action: Attack!
Action Results: I'm glad I moved my foot!
Ending Location: L24

Die Rolls:

14:58, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 7 using 1d20+5. Attack.

Full Round Action: Run to R17

Cue action music


Erdthar advances in on the two reaming Gnolls, he side steps in order to get into attack position, with his last step he brings his axe down in a wood chopping motion. The enemy gnoll growls as his shield deflects the blow from the Orc. The gnoll counters Erdthar's attack with an axe chop of his own, the laughing beast swings high in an effort to take Erdthar’s head (8 miss). Erdthar ducks to keep his head.
As the gnoll counters Erdthar’s attack a bolt zooms across the battlefield from Gimuld's bow, and then another, both missiles missing their mark.
Vespian sees her chance and dashes across the battlefield closing the distance between her and the enemy.
Pello moves forward to get into spell range as he gets close enough he begins his incantations. Then! An orb of fire burst from his hand shooting for an enemy gnoll. The orb hits (22 saved for half), but the gnoll deflects some of the damage.
Quindil launches another arrow, but the long range seems to be affecting his shot, the arrow falls short.
The Second remaining gnoll moves into attack Erdthar. (11 miss) Erdthar’s quick feet move him aside.
Milo and Ruff move up into the action, as he rides, Milo is able to unleash one of his spells and at the moment a bright flash of light erupts before one of the gnolls, causing him to yelp in pain. (Failed save)


Gnoll 3 Dazzled for 1 min = -1atk
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Round 4 Actions!!!

Initiative Order:
Erdthar:21
Gimuld: 19
Vespian: 16
Pello: 16
Quindil: 12
Gnolls: 6
Milo: 3

Gnoll 3 Dazzled for 1 min = -1atk

Erdthar swings again at the first gnoll, not so clumisily this time,  but not solidly either.

Initiative: 21
Starting Location: L24
Move Action:
Free Action:
Standard Action: Attack!
Action Results: Doubt it...
Ending Location: L24

Die Rolls:

20:16, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 5 using 1d8+4. Damage Gnoll 1 (just in case, yeah right).
20:16, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 14 using 1d20+5. Attack Gnoll 1.

5 foot step to s17
Standard Action: Atttack Gnoll #3
Result: Miss

Gimuld decides that shooting just, "isn't his thing"

Move: Runs to M19
Free: Drops Crossbow
Other Action: Pulls out Morningstar

Quindil decides not to risk hitting an ally in combat, and instead secures his bow and picks up his spear, preparing to charge into battle.
Move Equiv:secure bow
Move Equive:picks up spear

Pello also decides to withhold another spell, fearing that he might hit Erdthar. And a quick look around reveals that other people are moving in to help the orc. So, the gnome simply watches.

Standard Action: Total Defense

Milo urges Ruff to move forward again, trying to flank the Gnolls. Ruff runs in with Milo on his back then Milo Jumps off and moves forward to flank the Gnoll hopeing to lower its defense

Move: N-22 (this should flank gnoll 3 lowering its AC)
Action:Get off Ruff with quarterstaff in hand.
Today: Milo Hardbottle rolled 9 using 1d20+3. Ride Check.

I am small remember so am I +1 to AC against thes fellas ?

Erdthar holds his ground as he swings at the enemy Gnoll. The Gnoll’s armor deflects his blow to the side with no effect.
Gimuld hustles around the cliff and comes up to assist Erdthar, as he runs Gimuld retrieves his Morningstar.
Vespian takes a step back and launches another arrow, but the shaft goes wide.
Pello holds his line and watches the action fold out in front of him.
Quindill decides that it is time to change weapons, he stows his bow and reaches for his spear as he heads toward the battle.
The two Gnolls attack Erdthar with viscous intent. The first Gnoll takes a swing as his comrade moves in behind Erdthar, in an effort to flank. The first Gnoll’s swing comes from the right in a downward slash; Erdthar again is able to bypass the blow (5 Miss). The Second Gnoll moves around to Erdthar's back making the large Orc sift on his feet as the axe swing comes high (8 Miss).
Milo continues his advance; he dismounts and moves up into position to defend Erdthar.



OoC: Milo your +1Ac is already calculated into your ac.
Also if you can Flank you get +2 to attack bonus.
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Round 5 Actions

Initiative Order:
Erdthar:21
Gimuld: 19
Vespian: 16
Pello: 16
Quindil: 12
Gnolls: 6
Milo: 3

Gnoll 3 Dazzled for 1 min = -1atk

Gnoll: AC:17

Not wanting to be left out of the fun, the red headed lass drops her bow and runs into the battle while drawing her Great Sword into position.

Free Action: Drop Bow
Standard Action: Draw Great Sword
Move Action: Move to N23
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Gimuld moves next to Gnoll #1 so he can help Erdthar and Milo. He grips his Morningstar with both of his hands


Move: Gimuld goes to J23
Attack: Attack using Morningstar+Sneak attack on Gnoll 1
Attack Roll: Gimuld Froking rolled 18 using 1d20+4.
Possible Damage roll: Gimuld Froking rolled 9 using 1d8+2.
   Sneak attack: Gimuld Froking rolled 2 using 1d6.
Total damage:(thanks Erdthar telling me that) 12


I'm using my Morningstar 2-handed. Flank allows me to sneak attack! YAY!
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Erdthar swings viciously into the side of the nearest gnoll.

Initiative: 21
Starting Location: L24
Move Action:
Free Action: 5-foot step to K24
Standard Action: Attack Gnoll 1
Action Results: 8 hp damage
Ending Location: K24

Die Rolls:

20:56, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 8 using 1d8+6. Damage Gnoll 1 (two handed).
20:54, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 20 using 1d20+5. Attack Gnoll 1.


You get to multiply your strength bonus to damage when weilding a weapon 2-handed, not total damage.  In my case, this is +4 going to +6.  you also always round multiples down, (even if they come to something like 3.9, it's only a 3 and not a 4)
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Erdthar and Gimuld seem to be getting used to each others fighting style. The two work in secession as they attack one of the enemies.
Erdthar swings at the Gnoll Tearing a gash in the enemies left flank. Gimuld moves about and lands a soild blow with his morningstar, crushing the skull of the enemy!
One enemy still stands!

G1 down!!  Round continues!


Erdthar is correct, you multiply the STR bonus by 1.5. Then add that to the damage. No worries. 12dmg did the job ;)
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Quindil sprints up to the battle, moving closer to the skirmish.

Full round action: move from &20 to p25 (A distance of approx 115 ft, as I trace it, well within his top speed).

Pello continues to watch the events unfolding.

Milo moves in to flank Gnoll 3 and attacks with his Quarterstaff

Action: Move 20 ft N-25
Attack: Critical!!!!
08:35, Today: Milo Hardbottle rolled 23 using 1d20+3. Attack  with Quarterstaff.
08:35, Today: Milo Hardbottle rolled 20 using 1d20+3. Critical Check.,
Damage 09:05, Today: Milo Hardbottle rolled 4 using 2d4. damage roll.
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Vespian and Quindil advance as they try to get into the action. Pello continues to hold his line.
With the party closing in around him the last remaining Gnoll continues his fight. He franticly swings out at Erdthar with his axe, but he can not connect the blow.(11 Miss)
Milo moves forward and wacks the Gnoll in the back of the leg with his staff, casing him to “Yelp” in pain.

Round 6 Actions!!!

Initiative Order:
Erdthar:21
Gimuld: 19
Vespian: 16
Pello: 16
Quindil: 12
Gnolls: 6
Milo: 3

Gnoll 3 Dazzled for 1 min = -1atk
Gnoll: AC:17

Quindil moves to m26 and attacks with his short spear.


Move action: move to m26
Standard action: Attacl Gnoll #3

Attack Roll: ... ... umm ...  3?  on a roll of 1...
So...critical miss...
Potential damage:5

Quindil Liahstia rolled 3 using 1d20+2 [1]. Attack Roll.
Quindil Liahstia rolled 5 using 1d8+1 [4]. Damage.

"Okay, Okay, lets forget about the arrow thing, just a joke between friends, eh?" Vespian steps forward to meet the Gnoll face to navel. "I would like you to say 'allo to my little friend!" And she shreds some Gnoll hide.


5 Foot Step: Moves to M24
Standard Action: Attack the last Gnoll
HIT!
Damage: 17

Erdthar swings and misses, again.

Milo swings and misses

20:52, Today: Milo Hardbottle rolled 5 using 1d20+2. Hit the Gnoll.

Erdthar Swings a Mighty Swing on the Gnoll, But the beast moves to the side. As the Gnoll turns away Erdthar's blow Vespian is there with an even Mightier Swing that tears deep into the shoulder of the gnoll, nearly severing his limb. The gnoll krunches to the ground, as his life force ebbs forward.....into the afterlife.


Good fight lads
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Moveing on? Searching? Spotting? Anything?

"Search for diamonds!"

Oh what,, They dead? Sorry, the life flow ebbing forward confused me, I thought it meant the creature was close to death but still had the opportunity to attack back.

Search Gnoll #1: 23
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As you search the gnoll's and the surrounding area, you come across many visible tracks and the area is well worn down from heavy traffic. Close by, over near the gnoll's packs, sets a small pine wood box(approx 18"x12"x8"), the lock that once held it shut has been busted. Inside the box is a large amount of silver coin(1000sp), each coin has a symbol of a flaming axe on one side and an anvil with a hammer on the other.
Each gnoll carries a small pouch with a smattering of coins.(Total:13gp, 27sp), their axes are decent, however their smelly armor is not more than scrap.

"Ah, booty. Looks good. So.." Pello looks around at his companions, "Who's mule?"
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Vespian looks over at Pello. "Listen you, don't think I haven't noticed that we were trying to be all quiet, subterfuge and stealthy, and your all about shouting at the top of your lungs and given away our element of suprise! So youi know what?!" She puts her hands on her hips, You are just the cutest thing, yes you are, c'mere and let me hug you like a little red headed teddy bear!

Attempts to pick up Pello and squeeze him like a cute little teddy bear. Gee Myth DM, what do I roll for that?

Helplessly dangling from Vespian's grasp, the sage gnome mutters "Oh, I try. Indeed I try."

Actually, from the look of Pello's face, one might think that he is actually enjoying Vespian's attention.

"Well that was fun, but I imagine we need to resume our journey. She drops Pello back to the ground and walks back to where she dopped her bow. She picks the bow up, unstrings one end and stashes it over her shoulder.

Anyone need some healing? Milo says as he gives ruff a river prawn he had saved in his pocket to the big dog.

Quindil goes to see if either of his arrows are reusable.

Quindil Liahstia rolled 3 using 1d20-2. Search for arrows.

I'm guessing the one that hit the gnoll is borken, and the one that fell short...prolly won't find it with a roll like that.

"Healing?"  Erdthar grunted "Nah, these pussies couldn't fight their way outta a rotten burlap bag..."

After dispersing the enemy the company rummages through the belongings of the gnolls. Some good plunder to be had. As the party finishes up, the sun is high in the sky, the clouds work there way south through the clear blue sky.
The gnoll tracks can be easily followed by Erdthar or anyone else with track or scent. However the tracks go south and west, and the mine is true north of here.
If the map that Drace had was even close to accurate, then the Old Lookout is just a couple hours walk north, it should be in sight soon.

2nd of Fading 1:17pm

"Well, lets get going. Time's awaisting." She resumes walking towards their destination. "That was a great little brawl. I wish there were a few more of them."

Milo jumps up on his dog and rides up the trail after Vespian

"How true, how true." Pello sighs wistfully, "Far too few things to set on fire."

The party continues on their journey north toward the Cryoden Mines. They leave their last encounter with a bout of confidence, maybe even over confidence. After a bit of walking through the surrounding cliffs and boulders the Vale begins to flatten out as you approach the river valley. From your view point you look down into the valley, the elevation from your point down to the river drops a total of 800’, the route is easily traversed as the hill side slightly slopes downward. In the distance just across the river one can see the Outlook posted on top of a large outcropping of rocks. The outlook raises high above the surrounding terrain perched between to massive boulders to its east and west.
The river valley is beautiful with its long green blades of grass, groves of shrub oak and dotting of boulders. The blades of grass wave innocently as the slight breeze pushes through them.  The grass is thick and approx 2’ tall.
The River Redrun is large and fast flowing; luckily the old ford is still in good order, making it easier to cross, once you get there.
The route to the Outlook is clearly marked, yet somewhat over grown, as it does not get used very often. The new Outlook along the road to Felbarr has taken its place. Leaving the Old Outlook in disarray and ill maintenance, however from this distance it still seems to have a roof.


Initiative. Marching order? As well as any skill checks.

2:44pm 2nd of Fading

"H'mmm,,,,I wonder..," Vespian takes a moment to study the old Outlook and listen for unusual signs that may indicate possible ambush.

Vespian St.Brandi rolled 13 using 1d20+11. Listen Check.
Vespian St.Brandi rolled 18 using 1d20+11. Spot Check.

Milo surveys the river vally and the surrounding area, then gazes over to the outpost.He listens intently as he scans. Then licking his finger and sticking it in the air and sniffing the wind he trys to see if the weather will change.


16:06, Today: Milo Hardbottle rolled 21 using 1d20+2. Know. Nature.
16:06, Today: Milo Hardbottle rolled 17 using 1d20+2. Spot Check.
16:06, Today: Milo Hardbottle rolled 10 using 1d20+6. Listen.

Pello scratches his head and then peers into his pocket, to see if he still might have some leftovers from breakfast. Seeing none he shakes his head sadly.

Erthar leads off down the path, but maintains only a slight lead from the others.


19:11, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 3 using 1d20+2. Scent.
19:11, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 12 using 1d20+2. Spot.
19:11, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 18 using 1d20+6. Listen.

Gimuld walks along with the others thinking of marking where the gnolls might be on the map. He lets out a sigh when he gets to the outpost. But feeling something is wrong he trys to crouch down in the grass incase of any danger.

I have a really bad feeling about this


Hide: Gimuld Froking rolled 9 using 1d20+3.
Init: Gimuld Froking rolled 9 using 1d20+3.
Spot: Gimuld Froking rolled 3 using 1d20-2.
Listen: Gimuld Froking rolled 13 using 1d20-2. <
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Quindil is bringing up the rear of the party, and stops to check behind them.

Spot Check: Quindil Liahstia rolled 17 using 1d20+2 [15].
Listen Check: Quindil Liahstia rolled 5 using 1d20+2 [3].

The party heads down into the river valley with Erdthar in the lead and Quindil following up the rear. As you approach the river bank and peer across you see that it is just a bit further to the Outlook post from the other side of the river.
The river Redrun is wide and fast flowing, at this section it is aprox. 60’wide, there is a ford just up river that would make it very easy to cross. As you look to the river it would be easy for one to get lost in the tranquility of the place, as the water pushes its way downstream it backs up when encountering a boulder causing white rapids to build here and there. The river is loud yet you can hear over its murmur if you listen closely.
On the other side of the river the trail winds up a hill to the Outlook. The Outlook is approx 100’ or so off the river valley, it sets perched between to massive slabs of limestone that jut up out of the earth on either side of the outlook. From here you can see that the Outlook is two stories, the main level with a “birds nest” looking over the valley as the second level.
The tall grass thins out a bit as it moves further from the river and works its way up the hill toward teh outlook.




Swim across river DC: 15, for every round in water take 1d3hp subdual damage.
Ford is about 800' north northwest.

"There's someone waiting in the grass across the river, up toward the ford."

"Nice place for an Ambush," Vespian nods, "Difficult enough to cross the river, let alone play the part of defenceless target while in it."

I can't swim very good, so I'm gonna hafta head to the ford to cross.

Quindil looks to try to see who Erdthar is talking about.
Spot: Quindil Liahstia rolled 21 using 1d20+2 [19].

Maybe I can secure my rope to the other side ,next to the ford, then use that to help pull myself over the river

Gimuld pulls out his rope and looks for a spot on the other side to throw it to/onto.

Spot: Gimuld Froking rolled 1 using 1d20-2.
Swim: Gimuld Froking rolled 3 using 1d20-2

It appears I am screwed

At Erdthar's mention of something hiding in the grass, Pello peers across the river as well to try and spot whoever is hiding in the grass. While peering he speaks to the rest "Well, despite any ambush I'd prefer to cross at a place where the water isn't twice my depth. And besides.." the gnome turns his attention from the distant grasses to the close travel companions, and flashes a smile, "It is hardly an ambush when we know there is someone there."

Listens to Pello and then asks him, "Any chance you could light up their lives a little bit from here? Or are we out of range?"

"Unfortunately my mentor didn't allow me access to those spellbooks containing fireball or other such spells of longranged death. I haven't got the faintest idea why.

The result however is that with my current spell selection I'm not able to burn anythin much farther away than 25ft. Of course, if we are lucky we might get that close if the 'ambushers' think that we haven't noticed them." Pello says, and then brightens into a grin, "Or if anyone has a good throwing grip, I have a few flasks of alchemist fire that we might irritate them with. I guess a good thrower could get a flask across the river."

Gimuld thinks about dipping into the river but quikly thinks again once he sees the ford. Just up river there are four massive flat-topped boulders that have been positioned into a make shift bridge or ford.
Quindil can not get an eye on the "noise".


1 square =5'
The brown is a trail, it is there just to show you the way, you do not need to stay on trail.
The green represents the grass (Erdthar let me know if it is too hard to see your token)
Crossing the river is simple and can be done without dificulty in 2 rounds. If you wish to make it across faster then give me 2 Balance checks DC:15 and you might make it in 1 round.

Gimuld slowly, walks across the ford so as not to fall in. He draws his Morningstar incase of the thing on the other side.

I need Initiative for everyone but Gimuld. He seems to be the only one that posted it. Good work G 

Initiative order
Gimuld: 9

Quindil pulls out his bow and moves to @10 (35 ft) to cover his allies' crossings.


Initiative: 6

Quindil Liahstia rolled 6 using 1d20+3[3]. Initiative

Erdthar crosses the river at normal speed, heading for the area of rustling grass.


22:18, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 12 using 1d20+3. Initiative.
22:17, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 13 using 1d20+2. Balance.

Not sure I really need a balance check to cross in one round, as the distance is only 16 squares to solid ground, and I can normally move 20?

Milo and Ruff start across the River

Milo Hardbottle rolled 20 using 1d20+2. Initative

Pello crosses the river as well, silently going over his different incantations in his head.

Initiative: 10

Initiative Order
Milo: 20
Erdthar: 12
Pello: 10
Gimuld: 9
Quindil: 6
Vespian:

Erdthar still out in front starts to cross the river as he watches the other side.
Milo and Ruff prepair to cross as Quindill covers the river's edge with his bow.
Pello and Gimuld follow up the rear, Gimuld has his morningstar at the ready.



You guys crossing in initiative order? or do you have marching order? last I heard Erd was leading, is that still the case?
Ohh Erd you can make it in 1 rd, I forgot about your speed increase.
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Vespian goes along with the others, yet keeps a wary eye out for ambush.
Initiative: 9

Sorry for the delay, had a real bugger of a day yesterday with the ice taking out cable and power.

The party sticks with its marching order, sending the tough orc across first. Quindil has a bead on the other side of the river as he watches Erdthar cross.
Erdthar readies himself for the cross, and then in a fluent motion the large orc thrust himself across to the first boulder. He moves with little effort and well placed foot steps, as he approaches the center of the river, the murmur of the river drowns out his hearing.
When about ¾ across(s-6), his concentration is interrupted. From the grass along the bank of the river comes a bolt. The bolt screams across the river nailing Erdthar in the chest(18Hit -5dmg) causing Erdthar to stagger in his steps. The little bugger that shot the bolt dives back into the grass, but not before Quindil gets his eye on him.(he in  p-17)

Erdthar, I need that balance check now, but you can re-roll, call it a freebie. If you pass you are on the other side of the river, if you fail, you in the drink and need to swim.
If you had bows drawn then you can take a shot, otherwise no attack
AC:15

I will update map later I gtg for now.


Initiative Order
Enemy: 21
Milo: 20
Erdthar: 12
Pello: 10
Gimuld: 9
Vespian: 9
Quindil: 6
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Erdthar stumbles back when the bolt hits him.

11 on DC 15 balance
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Erdthar splashes into the water!!

Will he make it across?¿?

Milo and Pello scurry across the ford, as Gimuld, Vespian and Quindil wait.


Sorry about the map taking so long

Erdthar splashes to shore, and charges the archer that shot him.

09:13, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 20 using 1d20+3. DC 15 Swim. 

Milo and Ruff move as fast as they can across the river and into the high grass.
Where they try to hide from the attacker.

Move: P-8
Action: Hardbottle rolled 4 using 1d20+2. Hide.

Pello too suddently feels the need to hurry, though at the same time feels the need to not move too quickly through the rapidly moving water. The short wizard's heart is somewhere above his adam's apple as he makes the crossing, and he releases a sigh of relief as he too disappears into the grass.

Move P-7
Action: Pello Flarne rolled 20 using 1d20+6. hide.

Vespian will wait for Gimuld to cross and then make the Ford herself.

Erdthar makes it across the river with little effort, as he reaches the bank he pulls himself up out of the river and heads for the location of the enemy.
Milo makes it across the river and dives into the grass, Pello follows close behind. Gimuld sets out to cross the river and makes it nearly half way across. Vespian and Quindil watch the river side and prepare to cross.

Erdthar heads north at a charge, following an ellusive scent lingering in the air...

Quindil sets an arrow in his bow, and prepares to fire, in case their mysterious ambusher decides to take another shot.

Erdthar sniffs at the air and charges North. Ahead of him in the grass is a very frightened little goblin. Erdthar approaches and the goblin jumps to his feet, he tries to make a run for it as he zigs and zags, but Erdthar's large strides block the goblin's path. The goblin causes a ruckus giving everyone time to cross the river. As the party crosses the river a war band of the little goblins appear in the grass. They poke their well camouflaged heads up out of the grass and take aim on the party.
  Bolts fly from their cross bows, three bolts find their mark. Gimuld catches one of them in the right leg, Pello tries to dodge but the bolt hits him high in the left shoulder. Vespian takes the finally bolt low in her right side flank, causing her to “Weez” a bit as she breaths. The final goblin goes head on with Erdthar, but is too feeble to make any thing of it.


G1 vs. Milo: 14 miss
G6 vs. Gimuld: 17Hit! Dmg: -5
G4 vs. Pello: 16Hit! Dmg: -3
G5 vs. Vespian: 21Hit! Dmg: -4
G3 vs. Quindil: 6:Miss
G2: vs. Erdthar: 12Miss
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Round 1 Actions.


Initiative Order
Goblins: 21
Milo: 20*
Erdthar: 12
Pello: 10
Gimuld: 9
Vespian: 9
Quindil: 6
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Milo raises his quarterstaff into the sky and then sticks it in the dirt, then in the language of Druids says:
Ilu Silúvatar en káre eldain a fírimoin ar antaróta mannar númessier.  A green light flares around his staff and he prepares to sneak up on the goblins.


Move:0
Action: Cast Shillelagh, try to hide in grass.
10:47, Today: Milo Hardbottle rolled 19 using 1d20+2. Hide.
The spell gives my weapon +1 to hit and dmg and does dmg d8 instead of d4 DURATION 1 minute/Level
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Erdthar slashes deep into the Goblin before him.

Initiative: 12
Starting Location: O7
Move Action: Charge
Free Action:
Standard Action: Attack Goblin 2
Action Results: 9 hp damage
Ending Location: J7

Die Rolls:

11:04, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 18 using 1d20+8. Attack G2: Charge.
11:05, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 9 using 1d8+6. Damage G2.

Quindil makes a dash for o10, where he settles into the grass and nocks an arrow.

Gimuld moves to attack the goblin slightly west of Erdthar.

Attack on goblin 5
Gimuld moves to: J12
Attack on Gob 5: Gimuld Froking rolled 11 using 1d20+2.
Possible damage: Gimuld Froking rolled 5 using 1d8+2.

Argh so many distractions with games, school, and an active social life.

Vespian coughs as the pain from the arrow makes its presence known. "Let me return the favor" She draws her bow lets an arrow fly at one of the littls SOB's.

Move Action: Draw Bow
Free Action: Knock Arrows
Standard Action: Attack Goblin #4


17:23, Today: Vespian St.Brandi rolled 6 using 1d6. Damage if hit.
17:22, Today: Vespian St.Brandi rolled 12 using 1d20+5. Bow Shot at Goblin #4.

The goblins that can reload and fire their bows, Most of their shots do not hit the mark, but 1 bolt does find itself lodged into Gilmuld’s chest. The other goblin attempts to go toe to toe with Erdthar, and he gets a solid blow on the large orc with his Morningstar, causing a spot of blood to form on Erdthar’s tunic..
Milo calls on his druid powers to bring his oaken staff to life as he ducks into the tall grass.
Erdthar swings hard into the goblin tearing a deep wound, yet the goblin still stands.
Gimuld charges in to attack with his morning star. He swings hard but the goblin is able to deflect the blow.
Vespian nocks an arrow but the shot goes wide.
Quindil moves up and draws his bow.




G1 vs. Pello: 6 miss
G2 vs. Erdthar: 20 Hit  -2dmg
G3 vs. Gimuld: 19 Hit   -3dmg Gimuld at 0hp!!
G4 vs. Milo: 5 miss
G5 vs. Gimuld: 8miss
G6 vs. Quindil: 11miss
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Round 2 actions

Initiative Order
Goblins: 21
Milo: 20 (shillelagh 1min)
Erdthar: 12
Pello: 10
Gimuld: 9 (0 hp)
Vespian: 9
Quindil: 6

Erdthar kills the green midgit.

Initiative: 12
Starting Location: J7
Move Action:
Free Action:
Standard Action: Attack Goblin 2
Action Results: 9 hp damage
Ending Location: J7

Die Rolls:

09:06, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 24 using 1d20+6. Attack G2.
09:06, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 9 using 1d8+6. Damage G2.


OOC:  He better go down after 18 HP!!

Milo seeing that Gimuld is hurt badly moves in his direction, upon reaching his location he places his hands upon him and in druidic says Et ru Siluvitar baunin

Move Action: Move 15 L-11
Standard Action: Cast Cure Light Wounds
Milo Hardbottle rolled 2 using 1d8+1. Cure Light Wounds.

Having spent the last few seconds silently trying (and succeeding) to not start screaming in pain or crying. Pello's self pity is slowly replaced by anger. How dare those midgets shoot at the mighty Pello Flarne? And with common crossbows as well! Well, now one mighty wizard is going to show them how you really kill opponents!

Making his way through the grass, Pello silently mumbles the arcane words "Pyro Syrte Narto Lax. Martenan Sulte Afridate," Pello stops some 10 feet from the nearest goblin and points his palm towards it as he shouts Surte!

An orb of fire springs from his palm and slams into the goblin.

Move: to O11
Action: Cast Lesser Fire Orb
Attack: 23 (natural 209
Critical roll: 11 (not enough for a crit I presume)
Damage: 3

Fortitude half (DC 15)

"Those arrows cost money! I would appreciate it if you would stand still so they can hit you!" She shoots at the same goblin as before.


Free Action: Knock Arrow
Standard Action: Attack Goblin #4

Today: Vespian St.Brandi rolled 6 using 1d6. Damage.
Today: Vespian St.Brandi rolled 19 using 1d20+5. Bow shot at Goblin #4. 
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Quindil grimaces as he see his comrades hit by bolts.  He stands and returns fire upon the goblin that attacked him.


Move Action: Stand up
Standard Action: Attack Goblin #6

Attack Roll: 16
Damage?: 4

Quindil Liahstia rolled 16 using 1d20+4 [12]. Attack Roll.
Quindil Liahstia rolled 4 using 1d6.

After that last volley of goblin arrows, Milo runs over to assist Gilmuld, Milo channels his positive energy into the young thief, bringing him back to his strength.
Erdthar chops at the Goblin and takes a large chuck of flesh with them, the distorted goblin keels over to the ground, Dead!
Pello moves up and a blast of fire strikes out. The orb consumes the little goblin, catching some of his matted hair on fire, yet the goblin still stands (Failed Save)
NPC’d Gimuld With his wounds slightly healed Gimuld stands up from prone and retreats back. Double Move
Vespian fires an arrow that finds the mark. Killing the goblin as the shaft sinks deep into his chest.
Quindil fires one of his arrows, it also finds its mark. Between Pello’s fire and Quindils shaft the Goblin succumbs to the pain and falls to the ground.

Round 3 Actions

Initiative Order
Goblins: 21
Milo: 20 (shillelagh 1min)
Erdthar: 12
Pello: 10
Gimuld: 9 (0 hp)
Vespian: 9
Quindil: 6

Goblin AC:15

Begin Round 3
The Goblins seeing their number quickly fall start to fall back. One of the goblins(G1) starts barking out orders in his native tongue(If you speak Goblin, let me know).
The goblins fire off a round and then fall back into a well thought out wedge.
The bolts go whizzing through the air, one bolt whistles past Pello and Quindil’s ear, another is deflected by Milo’s armor as he turns aside the blow, the final bolt goes far wide of Erdthar, landing somewhere in the grass.

G1 vs. Pello: 9miss
G3 vs. Milo: 7miss
G5 vs. Erdthar: 10miss


Round 3 Map!
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Erdthar rushes the retreating goblins, and nearly loses his footing when he swings his axe.

Initiative: 12
Starting Location: J7
Move Action: Charge to Goblin 5
Free Action:
Standard Action: Attack Goblin 5
Action Results: Near Disaster
Ending Location: I17

Die Rolls:

13:17, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 9 using 1d20+8. Attack G5: Charge.
13:17, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 22 using 1d20+8. Crit fumble check.

Milo moves into the grass, trying to hide and sneak up on the goblins.



Move Action: Move 20 ft to I-15
15:02, Today: Milo Hardbottle rolled 10 using 1d20+2. Hide.
15:02, Today: Milo Hardbottle rolled 18 using 1d20+2. Move Silently.

"Keep at them lads! The Gobling in charge is ordering them to fall back to an outpost where they will be bolstered with reenforcements!" Vespian closes behind the fleeing Goblins and lets loose another arrow.

Move Action: Move to M11
Free Action: Knock Arrow
Standard Action: Fire upon goblin #1

Vespian St.Brandi rolled 4 using 1d6. Possible damage...maybe?.
Today: Vespian St.Brandi rolled 12 using 1d20+5. Arrow shot at Goblin #1.
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Gimuld gets up and moves closer to the goblins.

Thanks Milo

Gimuld moves to J-12.

Quindil nocks an arrow, sidesteps, and lets loose at the talking Goblin (G1).

Free Move: 5ft step to n10
Move Action: Load bow
Standard Action: Shoot Goblin G1

Attack Roll: Critical miss
Damage Roll (Critically modified): 0

Quindil Liahstia rolled 5 using 1d20+4 [1]. Attack Roll.
Quindil Liahstia rolled 0 using 1d6-1 [1]. Critical Miss damage.



Quindil trips when side stepping, and as such his arrow doesn't land anywhere near his intended target.  The arrow arcs briefly, only to land with a thud in the dirt path, about halfway between Quindil and the Goblins (m15).

Quindil lands in n10, and starts cursing in common (just use your imagination on what it sounds like ;)).

As the goblins start to fall back and form a wedge Erdthar rushes in with a mighty swing, his feet off balance and the swing goes astray.
Milo ahead of Erdthar dives into the grass and tries to keep his head low, Milo stays close by Erdthar.
Pello NPC’d Moves up to keep within range with the goblins.
Gimuld after recovering from his blood loss moves back up to the fight.
Vespian lets an arrow fly but the shaft misses its mark
Quindil slides to his left and fires a shot, tripping over his own feet and the shot nearly takes off Erdthar’s ear, as it flies by with a “Wooosh”.
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Initiative Order
Goblins: 21
Milo: 20 (shillelagh 1min)
Erdthar: 12 (-1hp)
Pello: 10
Gimuld: 9
Vespian: 9
Quindil: 6

Goblin AC:15


Begin Round 4
The goblin’s drop their bows to the ground as Erdthar closes. They quickly draw their Morningstar’s and viscously attack Erdthar. The goblin leader moves up and takes a mighty swing for Erdthar’s head, the goblin has to leap in order to connect, but the blow connects hard with Erdthar's right ear, causing the orc to shutter. The two other goblins react to the leader’s swing, one of them goes high to the chest as the third takes Erdthar out at the legs. The might of the goblins is too much for Erdthar, he falls to the ground with a thundering thud!
Murahhhhh!” The lead goblin shouts out in victory as they turn to the remaining hero’s.


G1 vs. Erdthar: 20Hit no crit, -2hp
G3 vs. Erdthar: 17hit -1hp
G5 vs. Erdthar:  19hit -7hp

Erdthar falls to -1hp

COMBAT MAP rd4!
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When Milo sees his big friend fall he charges Goblin 1. As he nears the goblin he pulls the staff back like a baseball bat an wacks the goblin as hard as his little body can

Move: Charge Goblin 1
Attack: Goblin 1
Rolls:
20:29, Today: Milo Hardbottle rolled 5 using 1d8+1. Shillalagh Quarter staff.
20:28, Today: Milo Hardbottle rolled 22 using 1d20+3. Charge Attack

Vespian continues her attack on the same Goblin,

Free Action: Knock Arrow
Standard Action: Attack Goblin #1

Vespian St.Brandi rolled 6 using 1d6. Possible Damage.
Vespian St.Brandi rolled 14 using 1d20+5. Arrow Shot at Goblin #1.

OOC- Sorry for going after your Gobbo there Milo, I had read the last game post by Myth and then turned to watch t.v for a couple of minutes before rolling my dice for my attack and didn't see your post until I was ready to post.
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Pello moves forward preparing to brandish his supreme arcane might. Raising his hands, the first words spring from his tongue. However, he doesn't loose himself completely to the recitation of the word's of power. At the same time he keeps a sharp eye on foe and ally alike, to ensure that he doesn't accidentally hit an ally, and that the goblins doesn't accidentally hit him. Though in the case of the goblins it might not be quite so accidental.

However, with his attention distracted, it is no wonder that when he reaches the magical words "Apelia Piae!" he is suddently reminded of Apple Pie. And instantly his mind starts wandering over the generally tasty apple pies he has  over the years. The spell backlashes spectacularly in a display of sparks, orifice-spewing fire and red gnomish hair standing on end. Luckily with no more permanent damage than a slightly hurt dignity.

Move: to K18
Cast Burning Hands defensively to hit goblin 1, 3 & 5
Concentration check: 14 (against DC 16)
Stand silently smoking

Erdthar lays and bleeds.



OOC:
03:57, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 4 using 1d10. 1=stabalize.
Three hits.  Wow, why don't the die roller act that way for me?

You jerks jump out of grass, attack my friends and me, and then dodge our attacks? I KILL YOU ALL!

Gimuld moves in to hurt the goblins surrounding Erdthar.

Gimuld moves to: K17
Attack roll on Goblin #1: Gimuld Froking rolled 10 using 1d20+2.
Possible damage:Gimuld Froking rolled 5 using 1d8+2.


Would flank bonus add here?

End Round 4
Milo comes in hard with a swing of his staff, the enchanted piece of oak bludgeons the small goblin, the goblin steps back and shakes off the blow.
Erdthar remains on the ground, his life force slowly seeping out.
Pello attempts one of his magical tricks, but being nervous from combat, the spell fizzles out.
Gimuld moves up next to Milo and takes a swing at the same goblin, but the quick footed goblin hobbles to the side, before Gimuld can connect.
Vespian shots another arrow, but her long flowing hair seems to have blown in her face, causing the arrow to go off into the grass.
Npc’dQuindil fires off another arrow, this time the shaft lodges deep in the ribcage of the lead goblin. (20Hit no crit 2dmg)

Begin Round 5

With half their number dead and the party closing tightly in around them, the goblins have an urge to flee. The lead goblin growls and spits something in goblin as the three goblins, try to hold their line. One of the goblins(5) looses his cool and flees the battle, he turns and runs full speed up the hill back to the out post. The lead goblin curses, and falls back as well, retreating up the hill. They leave behind their crossbows and their fallen comrades. The lead goblin gets a ways up the hill and shouts out curses with a raised fist.

Milo and Gimuld get and AoO on G1.

Pello AoO on either G1 or G3.

Initiative Order
Goblins: 21
Milo: 20 (shillelagh 1min)
Erdthar: 12 (-2hp)
Pello: 10
Gimuld: 9
Vespian: 9
Quindil: 6

Goblin AC:15

Correct COMBAT MAP rd5!

I just realized I put the wrong map in the post, I'll will change it later. The goblins moved to D36. Sorry for confusion
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Erdthar lays still and bleeds more.

09:03, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 7 using 1d10. 1=stabalize.

Milo swipes at Goblin 1 as it moves away, and then runs to Erdthar and applys pressure to his wounds with a shread of cloth.

AoO: I think i missed
Move:To Erdthars location
Action: Stabelize Erdthar

16:45, Today: Milo Hardbottle rolled 18 using 1d20+7. Heal Skill Check.
16:42, Today: Milo Hardbottle rolled 12 using 1d20+3. Attack  with Quarterstaff  AoO

Pello shakes the dizziness that followed from his miscast from his head, and sees that the goblins are on the run. Completely convinced to know exactly who they are running from he hollers

"Yes! That's right! Flee from my fury! You dirty little goblinius mundanus!"

Just to add insult to injury, he steps forward, snatching a crossbow, prepared to shoot the goblins in the back with their own weaponry.

Take crossbow, load if unloaded

Gimuld moves to attack the gob coming towards him.

Oh no you ain't running past me you fool

Gimuld Froking rolled 17 using 1d20+2.
Gimuld Froking rolled 9 using 1d8+2.

Gimuld starts looking for any bolts on the goblins.

Losing faith in her bow, Vespian gives it one last try anyways.

Move Action: Move to h16
Free Action: Knock Arrow
Stanadard Action: Shoot at Goblin #1 at -2 Range Penalty

Miss

Milo takes a swing at the fleeing goblins, his staff is deflected by the filthy creature’s armor. Vespian takes a shot as the goblins disappear up the hill into the Old Outlook. Erdthar is not in as good a shape, he remains unconscious on the ground, but at least he is stable, thanks to Milo. Gimuld begins to look over the bodies, as Pello snags a crossbow.

After the fleeing goblins have vanished out of sight you look around to see the carnage of the battle. Blood stained and tattered grass, littering of bolts and arrows, and the three goblin corpses. One of the dead goblins still twitches a little bit as his last nerve dies away.

 The sun begins its descent back to earth and a cool breeze blows by. The clouds are filling the sky as they march south stacking against the Nether Mountains.



3:01pm 2nd of Fading

Milo surveys the field, shakeing his head he looks back down to Erdthar and then over to the rest of the group.I cant heal him till morning I hope he lasts that long.Milo sighs Perhaps we have taken on more then we can chew? Milo says in disgust as he looks toward the lookout tower. We should find a place to rest, and search the bodies perhaps they have something we can use

A good search of the three goblins reveals three small coin pouches with a total gold piece treasure of 130gp, one of the sneaky goblins also had a small vile of liquid in his belt pouch. The vile contains a yellowish liquid, the actual substance is still unknown.

There are three light crossbows, three morningstars, and three suits of studded leather(goblin sized)


Treasure Table updated

"Now this is just not going to do." Vespian shakes her head as she looks at the unconscious Erthdar, "I mean, whose going to save me from the dreadful monsters?" She ponders for a bit, "Desperate times call for desperate measures" She gathers a variety of grasses and chews them to a pulp, then takes the soggy mass and rubs it between here toes for good measure, and then rubs the pulpy mess under each armpit, excuse the hair, hard to shave on an adventure. She then pulls the Orc's lower jaw down and drops the hairy, grassy, sweaty mess into his mouth and moves his jaw up and down to chew it. "Oh yes, and a spoonfull of sugar to help the medicine go down!" She drops several of her almonds that she had bought for the road into his mouth and helps him to chew those up too.

As Vespian attempts to help Erdthar chew the grass and almonds a strange thing happens, Erdthar's eyes slowly begain to open as the color rushes back to his flesh, within seconds the large orc regains his strength. It seems that Vespians concoction did the trick, maybe it was the armpit hair.


Erdthar up to 1hp


OoC:The almonds were actually made from a mixture of sugar and some rare berries enchanted with Druidic magic,(good berries) Each bag has 1d4 good berries, each heals 1hp, but you guys dont know that, you think it was Vespians concoction.

Erdthar sputters, gags, and spits out the disgusting wad of grass, but in the midst wracking, wretching, coughing fit, he wakes and looks around "What in the name of holy Mother...?" And begins spitting, and quickly reaches for his cateen to wash the horrible vegetable taste from his mouth.

Vespian watches Erthdar's behavior with a slim smile. "Nice to see you on your feet and full of fire and vinegar, Mr tall, dark and scary." She turns to look up the hill where the Goblins ran in their retreat. "They went that way."
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Hmm, lemme see that vial. I might be able to know what it is.
...Why this vial seems like it contains something yellow and...

Gimuld opens the vial and wafts in the fumes.

and it is vile.

Alchemy check: Gimuld Froking rolled 5 using 1d20+4.
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Good to see ya alive again, Erthdar.
Quindil is keeping an eye on the direction of the goblins' retreat, with his bow out and an arrow nocked.

Erdthar is feeling better. The goblins have not appeared at the top of the hill.
Gimuld can not figure out the true meaning of what’s in the vial.

Looking up to the Outpost the trail is clear and seems to be an easy climb. The trail steadily climbs up the hill to the limestone flanked Outpost. The Outpost is a large hewn stone and natural stone building. The east and west walls of the Outpost are actually two massive slabs of limestone, the north and south walls that connect the limestone are made of hewn stones and columns. The hewn stone walls are 3’ high with stone columns on top spaced at 5’ intervals. The stone columns support the roof structure as well as the “birdsnest” located on the roof.

Pello meanwhile is studying the wound in his shoulder, and winces as he accidentally touch it. Looking up he asks "There shouldn't by any change be any of you who knows how to remove crossbow bolts from people, without making said people scream out in bloody pain?"

Erdthar grinned, not precisely evily, but very mischieveously  "I would help you, but then you had to go and qualify it with that screaming thing."  He chuckled, standing and streching, carefully "I feel like shit.  And my mouth tastes horrible."  He decided.

"We all would benefit from some form of respite." Vespian grimices as she notes the blood stain on her side.
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Erdthar picks up a crossbow and some quarrels.  Setting them in loops near his backpack.

Spot: DC 15

Milo pets ruff and looks up at all the "big people" and over to Pello.
What now? If we rest the gobbies might come back and get us in the night.I could summon a wolf or a hawk or something to give us a hand flushing those gobbies out of there.What do ya think? Milo then looks off toward the Outpost searching for sign of the goblins.

Milo Hardbottle rolled 15 using 1d20+2. Spot Check,

Vespian retrieves her arrows, and then something grabs her attention.

Spot 23

The big Orch turns to Milo "I'm in no shape to charge a fortress."

"I would suggest we continue upstream then to where we can make camp and tend to our wounds. It would not be a senseible risk to attempt to take on the Ouptost with possible reenforcement they may have," Vespian suggests.

Looking up to the Outpost when you see a human standing near the door opening, he waives his arms trying to get your attention, his mouth moves, but he is too far away to hear what he speaks. The human seems to be an older gentleman and he wears wizard's garb.

"Ah, a colleague. Maybe he knows proper medicine." Pello says, and moves towards the fortress.

Gimuld thinks between camping out, going to the outpost and heading back to town.

If we camp out, we can regain our health. But were out in the open. If we go to the outpost, there might be goblins left there. If we head back to town, we fail the mission we were hired to do... hmm. Anyone have any ideas?

I don't want t'go wandering up to the outpost now.  I think we should look for a spot to camp, and spend the night.  If we head off the path, it'd be hard t'see us.  If somebody wants t'talk to the old guy, they can.  I'll be here ready to cover 'em if they gotta run away from 'im.

"Yes, don't worry Pello, if you wish to parley with the man, we got your back covered."

Taking out the recently aquired crossbow, Erdthar fiddles with it a few moments, then draws and cocks it with brute strength, and drops a bolt into the groove.  "Might be a trap, but like tha lady says, we got ya covered, short stuff."

The party moves forward to cover Pello’s trek up the hill.  The man seems to be non-threatening. He sees Pello’s advance and he waives again. Then he walks back inside for a brief moment only to returns with his pack, and a crossbow that he is strapping to his belt. He walks out to meet the Gnome.



OoC:We have a new member joining: Enter Mukhallad Al'shek

Vespian looks back the way they came, then back towards the man with the pack, and then back the way they came again. "Lay off the shrooms, lay off the shrooms...  Little toadstools are for medicinal purposes, not recreation." She then looks around again. I think I am confused my friends, did not a trio of Goblins just run into that establishment that the man is now leaving? Do we assume he just killed them all? And if so, do we want to resume the trek when a nice, defendable position like that is waiting for us to use as a respite from our wounds?" She closes her eyes again and splashes some water from here skin on her face.

Milo looks at the fellow Whos that?he starts walking up to meet him. When he reaches the person he sticks out his hand
My name is Milo Hardbottle Druid of Silvanus the Great Forest Lord and this is my dog Ruff, who might you be?

Vespian follows Milo and Ruff up the hill, her bow is safely tucked away and her hand is readied over the hilt of her Great Sword.
"Hail stranger, Seen any Goblins about?"

Gimuld joins everyone at the outpost entrance

Yes, we just saw goblins run over hear after our our battle. As you can see we are wounded and we could use a place to rest. I think the outpost, if there are no more goblins, would be a fine rest stop.

"Thanking you for the help. The goblins holding the outpost escaped through a bolthole. Allow me to be showing you." Mukhallad throws the outpost entrance open and lets the party in.

Pello looks around as he is suddently passed by a lot of taller and faster folks. By the time he reaches the outpost it seems that all the talking has already been done.

"And yet the Goblins who tried to kill us, Lord knows why, its not like we have two coppers to rub togeather for luck between us for booty, have left you free and undamaged. Were you in league with them perhaps?" She raises one eyebrow while tapping her fingers on the hilt of her Great Sword, "Because if you were," She breaks into a huge grin, "You must know where their loot is hidden! Come on there man, tell us what you know. Where are the goodies hidden?"

Erdthar stood back and held the crossbow ready, watching the nearby hills as well as the outpost proper.

Mukhallad Shows the party into the Outlook, he points out the area that he was kept as captive, he also points out the small hole used by the goblins for escape.
Located near the west wall is a small just over 3’ round hole. Looking down in the hole reveals nothing but blackness to the normal un-aided eye, upon closer look it seems that the hole leads to an underground tunnel, the tunnel heads north.
The outpost is some what disgusting with the refuse from the goblins, but other than the stench would make a good camp for the night.


4:15pm 2nd of Fading

Gimuld hocks a lugie down the hole. He cups his hand to his ear to listen to it fall. When it finally lands he straightens up, looks around, and stretches.

Well we should probably barricade the hole incase the goblins decide to come back.

As Pello looks at the hole, he comments, "That would be a good place for a Explosive Rune spell.

Just a shame that I don't have one."

The inside of the Outlook is full of litter from the goblins. It is easy to see that they have used this as a hideout for some time, a few carcasses of small animals can be found near a fire pit close to the north wall, and there is also a small stack of twigs and bits of dried wood.
The flagstone floor is covered with fine dirt or sand, and it is busted in more than one place, showing the soil from below, in a few instances there is a small weed growing up between the flagstones. The walls are made of stone pillars stacked on top of a three foot knee wall. There is open space between the pillars and the breeze blows from north to south through the building. Near the center of the room is an old iron ladder. The ladder is securely bolted to the floor at one end as the other end rises up into a “birds nest” lookout.


Ooc: Goblin hole is in T32. "Ma" is where Mukhallad was tied up.

If you rest, we can rest for 8hr. If you rest you will gain 1 hp per character class. An 8 hr rest would bring us to around 1:00am on the 3rd of Fading.

If you go down the hole, I need marching order and Initiatives

Erdthar joins the others in the Outpost. and settles in for a long rest.

OOC:  I think Long-Term care is a  DC 15 Heal chdck, and allows double-rate healing, also, there are circumstance bonuses and someone can aid another on this check

Im going to go catch some fish for supper whos coming with me?
Milo heads out the door.

Gimuld still thinks covering up the hole is a good idea for now. He also thinks cleaning out some of the dead carcasses would be great. Once he is done with his thinking, he says:

Good idea Milo, I'll start a fire from the logs and twigs we have here, if anyone doesn't mind.

Gimuld uses his flint and steel to start a fire.

When Milo reaches the river, he digs some worms and casts out his line while Ruff stands watch. Whistleing a tune he keeps casting in and out trying to catch a fish.

15:54, Today: Milo Hardbottle rolled 10 using 1d20+7. Survival .


can I take 10s or 20s to catch fish?

Milo finds a nice fishing hole near the ford. A place where the water slows as it works around a bend. The fishing is slow for a time, but as it gets later in the evening and the stream begins cool the fish begin to bite. Milo is able to pull out two nice sized trout, each of them about 18" and nice and fat, it seems that the fish are stocking up for winter.


OoC: That would be Wilderness Lore, not Survival...lol

Any other actions before the rest??
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Mukhallad keeps to himself but helps setting up camp by clearing foul goblin debris out of the way then filling everyone's water skins from the river (presuming the party allows him).

Gimuld settles down for the rest of the night. He grabs part of the fish and eats it thinking it could use some other foods and seasonings. He does his resting and doesn't do anything else.

"I will forage as well, Milo" Vespian sekks out food for the party, but is barely able to find enough for one person to eat. But since it is enough for one person to eat in a day, it should be at least worth 1 dinner for several.

Also roled an 11 for an Assist the Healer role, assuming I do have the role of assistant,
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Milo comes back with 2 fat trout, and gives them to the big ones to cook. He then sets to work with Vespian to bind wounds.
You know Silvanus can bless me with several healing spells when the sun rises.


I rolled a 13 for my heal check

Pello edges up to Mukhallad.

"So Sheik, what are you doing in these parts? Besides being captured by annoying little crossbow armed critters, I mean."

After a goodnights rest the party awakes to find the morning sun peaking over the horizon. The morning air is cool and brisk, the clouds are beginning to move there way south as they did yesterday. It is still some what dark but the sun will be out in full within moments. The Heroes clean up camp and prepare for the days adventure. Those that were injured in the battle yesterday find their wounds nicely bound, yet the muscles are still stiff. Milo and Vespian slept in a bit, not meaning to but just completely exhausted from a full nights work, they stayed busy most of the night tightening wounds and binding bandages, it paid off though because much of the party was injured and now their wounds are bound. Not a peep was heard all night from the small hole used by the goblins. Gimuld’s barricade most have deterred them.

The sky is clear to the north with just the occasional cloud pushing south. In the distance you can see the Rauvin Mountains, tall and powerful they look. It is but a days walk to the location of the mines.



3rd of Fading 5:45am (I fast forwarded a bit)

Milo and Vespian are able to bind some of the injureds wounds(+2 for Vespian Aiding). So everyone healed 2hp.

I need Spell list PM'ed to me please :)

Rising early, the gruff orc wanders the room, checking for hidden treasure or secret entrances.  All the while, he flexes sore muscle and pulls at his wounded limbs, trying to stay limber as the wounds knit.

Looking through the rubage and old carcasses, Erdthar comes across an old leather coin pouch attached to a rotting leather belt that was stuffed up under a rock near the west wall. Inside the pouch is a smattering of coins(6gp) as well as two shiny gems. One of the gems has a light blue luster with many facets, the second gem is rectangular in shape and it has a dull smoky finish.

He continues his search, dropping the coin and gems into his own pouch.  Once everyone is up, he goes back to the center of the room, near where the fire is built.  Sitting down, cross-legged, with a wince of pain, he mentions "This place is pretty sparse, all I found was a bit of old coin and some shiny rocks."

Shiny rocks? I have had some training in identifying gems. Lemme see 'em Gimuld reaches out his hand.

Appraise check: Gimuld Froking rolled 14 using 1d20+4.

Gimuld takes a few minutes to look at the gems, he can easily determine both rocks as well as their value. The bluish gem is a "Blue Quartz" worth about 15gp, the second gem is a "Smoked Rock Crystal" worth about 55gp. He also knows that most Smoked rock crystals form at the bottom of a dormant volcano tube where the heat and pressure is immense for a time but slowly dissipates causing the crystal to take on a smoky gray color as it forms.

Milo peeks over Gimulds shoulder ooooh those are pretty.

"Eh" the orc grunted, non-commetialy.  "I think we should hunt down those goblins - I'd hate for them to ambush us, again, leaving the mines."

Vespian nods and agrees with the big orc guy, "My thoughts exactly."

Gimuld agrees with everyone, it was just the way he was taught. The 2nd rule was always "If they outnumber you, do what the say"

I donn think they'll be given us anymore problems, but if you sleep better at night knowing we killed the little pests...  Lets do it

"There are but three of them."

"And they might have more rocks!" Pello says brightly, and then motions towards the hole, "Please, dear brutal warrior types, lead the way."

Gimuld’s barricade is easily taken down from the inside of the Outlook. The hole that the goblins went down is about 3’ round, making it difficult for the larger members of the group to get down it. After careful inspection Erdthar sees a way that he could force himself into the hole. He moves aside one of the flagstone pavers with a “heave”, making the hole just a bit larger. However it will still be a tight fit.

Looking down into the hole it is pitch black, with no source of light. The hole drops down a couple of feet where it intersects an underground tunnel. The tunnel is a constructed tunnel bored into the earth, it is approx. 5’ by 5’. The walls of the tunnel are composed of compacted soil with plant and grass roots protruding through in many places. The occasional wood post can be seen as well as wooden headers holding up the ceiling. The stout wood beams are old and near rotted for the most part, but some have made it through the years and still have a bit of life left in them. The tunnel seems to head due north at this location.


Marching order? Or Initiative? Or SKilzzzzz?

"Do we have an pikes, spears, or thrusting weapons from the goblins?  Or anything like that I can borrow?  My axe is worse than useless in that confined space - it's a hindrince."  Erdthar asked, after caseing the cramped tunnel.
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Gimuld puts some oil in his lamp and lights it with his flint and steel. He stands around looking and listening in the dark.

WHAT!?!? WHAT ARE YOU SAYING?!?! I CAN'T HEAR YOU! Gimuld screams into the voices he thinks he hears in the darkness.

Initiative: Gimuld Froking rolled 7 using 1d20+3.
Spot Check: Gimuld Froking rolled 11 using 1d20-2.
Listen Check: Gimuld Froking rolled -1 using 1d20-2

well I rolled the lowest for listen possible for me. I am screwed.

Milo pets Ruff You stay here till we come out boythen he gets somewhere in the middle  of the group and listens to looks for some sign of movement below.
I wonder if the have giant badgers or fierce giant lizards down here?

Position: 3rd in line
17:03, Today: Milo Hardbottle rolled 15 using 1d20+2. Initative.
17:01, Today: Milo Hardbottle rolled 9 using 1d20+2. Listen Check.
17:00, Today: Milo Hardbottle rolled 8 using 1d20+2. Spot Check

"I would appreciate it if you boys let me stay to the front. I see better in the dark without the aid of lanterns or torches, and I think I can fit through a bit easier then Erthdar. Though not as easy as Milo or Pello of course." Vespian moves her way to the front and seaches the 5x5 area of the tunnel, hole in the floor intersection for traps or clues. Shen peers intently into the darknes while listenting like a bat.

Vespian St.Brandi rolled 12 using 1d20+11. Spot Check down the tunnel.
Vespian St.Brandi rolled 18 using 1d20+11. Listen down the tunnel.
Vespian St.Brandi rolled 25 using 1d20+6. search traps first five feet.

"Milo, you said something about healing magic?"  The gray orc asked mildly, indicating his many open wounds.

Milo walks over to Erdthar Oh my, you really need this dont you.
Placeing his hands on the Half Orc he speaks in druidic Et ru Siluvitar baunin


Milo Hardbottle rolled 7 using 1d8+1. Cast Cure Light Wounds.

The hole echoes with silence, nothing can be heard, Gimuld hears even loader silence. Vespian makes a clean search of the tunnel entrance, she feels that it is safe to enter, there does not seem to be any form of trap. Milo reaches out to heal Erdthars wounds.

Looking down into the hole anyone with enhanced vision (dark,low-light vision) can see a small blood trail that leads north. One of the goblins was badly wounded in the fight, and he seems to have made an easily tracked trail.

Mukhallad reaches into his componant pouch and produces a strip of leather which he twists around his fist like a boxer while intoning the words "Argenti Sanct."

"Right Vespian, you head right into the hole. Then we can follow up with Quindil to provide short distance bowfire or whatever is necesary, and then I can close up the back. Everyone else waits up here, until we find out weither it is a good idea to drag more people down.

Eh?"

Sounds good.  Tough to hit much with a bow down there, but it's better than nothin.

Once inside the tunnel the blood trail is easy to follow. Vespian leads the expedition into the tunnel, her keen eyes peering all around in the darkness as her swift ears twitch listening for any traces of sound. Quindill and Pello go down after Vespian, and the three of them scout ahead in the tunnel. The tunnel goes on for what seems like a long ways, but after a few yards of walking the tunnel begins to slope downward slightly, making more head room. As the tunnel widens out and you get further from the light source it becomes impossible to see without dark-vision. But just then as the scouting party was going to turn back Vespian hears a scrapping on the floor ahead and around a corner…

Back at the Outlook,Erdthar, Gimuld, Mukhallad and Milo keep their eyes on the hole as well as the occasional glance outside to scope out the surrounding area. There are no signs of anyone or anything approaching the outpost. You can faintly hear the three of them down in the hole; you can hear their feet scuttling along.



Initiatives For Vesp, Quin, and Pello

The rest of the party is still within earshot.
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Pello's keen brain quickly reacts to the different sensory data that it receives, and he shouts up the hole.

"Fact number one: It seems the tunnel widens out ahead, so there's room for you axeswinging brutes. Fact number two: it sound like we might need axe-swinging brutes in just a few moments. If you gentlemen for some reason have the impulse to hurry I'm sure none of us people down here would mind it."

Initiative: 21
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Erdthar climbs down, and shoulder's his way to the front of the line.

Move silently roll:  11
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Milo looks down the tunnel, and yells. SEE ANY THING!
Then moves down the tunnel.

Move Silently Rolled a 4

Quindil sidesteps to ?15, and peers intently down the tunnel.  He can't see much, but he still nocks an arrow and is ready for anythin.

Init:15
Moving of the silent sort:7
That crazy thing we call listenin:12

Quindil Liahstia rolled 15 using 1d20+3 [12]. Initiative.
Quindil Liahstia rolled 9 using 1d20+2 [7]. Move Silently.
Quindil Liahstia rolled 12 using 1d20+2 [10]. <Listen>.

Man...just call me Mr. Mediocre...dice roller isn't goin very high for me.


Quindil's foot scrapes against some gravel, and he listens for any clues as to where thos little buggers might be.

Move Silently: Rolled 15, -2 for the Chain Shirt for a 13 Totall

Erdthar muscles his way to the front of the pack. As the Erdthar and the rest of the party round the corner they see one of the skuzzy little goblins. He seems to be dragging a large chest across the ground; he is dragging it to the north tunnel entrance. From the trail made by the chest you can see that he is coming from the North East tunnel. The chest must be too heavy for him, for you can see from the drag marks, a number of times that he has had to drop the chest and readjust his handle on it. He does not appear to have heard your approach.

Goblin failed Listen check, therefore he is flat footed and you get a Surprise round!
Goblin AC 15/ 14 when FF

Initiative Order:
Vespian: 24
Pello: 21
Quindil: 15
Milo: 15
Mukhallad: 10
Gimuld: 7
Erdthar: 5

Erdthar swiftly charges the distracted goblin, and cuts deep into the tiny green form.


Initiative: 5
Starting Location: #31
Move Action: Charge to Goblin 1
Free Action:
Standard Action: Attack Goblin 1
Action Results: 8 damage
Ending Location: Y28

Die Rolls:

13:25, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 8 using 1d8+6. Damage.
13:24, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 23 using 1d20+8. Charge!.

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Vespian follows close behings Erthdar and attempts to attack as well, perhaps she is not as sure of herself as she thought as her blade misse.

Move Action: Rune to y27 while readying sword.
Standard Action: Attack Goblin
Miss

Vespian St.Brandi rolled 10 using 1d20+5. Attack the Gobbo.

Gimuld trys to silently move closer to the goblin.

Move to: @30 (diagonal, yay!)
Move Silently: Gimuld Froking rolled 24 using 1d20+7.
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Quindil moves to N27, and nocks an arrow onto the string of his bow.

Moving to the opening of the tunnel, Pello mumbles the words "Luminos Vespiane Pillum" and lights up the cave.. or Vespian's sword at least.

OOC-
Move to *31
Cast Light on Vespian's sword

Milo scurries under leg and foot and take a defensice position across from the goblin

Move to #-38

 Erdthar raises his axe and charges the tiny goblin. As Erdthar charges, the goblin sees his approach and turns to make a run for it, but Erdthar’s destructive axe lodges deep in the spine of the nasty one, stealing his life away. The wooden chest sets near the now dead goblin.
Pello produces some light and activates it on the tip of Vespian’s sword, little did Pello know, that will hinder Vespian’s vision more than help. However the light is very welcomed by the others especially Gimuld and Mukhallad, with their human eyes. Gimuld, Milo, and Quindill enter the chamber, Mukhallad follows them close behind.


I think I was un-clear with this map. The brown tiles are the walls of the tunnel, they can not be passed through without magical means. The three tunnels are left open ended because they may travel on further.

I adjusted some of the moves, because they went to out of play squares. So Quin were you going to investigate the north tunnel?
Milo what was your plan?

When I re-edit the map I will make the walls black from now on. And I might close the ends off, but still thinking on that.


Initiative Order:
Vespian: 24
Pello: 21
Quindil: 15
Milo: 15
Mukhallad: 10
Gimuld: 7
Erdthar: 5

"Right boys and girls, good job. We now have 10 minutes of light. Better make good use of it. Erdthar, what's in the chest?"

"Yo Red," Vespian runs her eyes to take out the big blurry blotches of light. "Please warn me next time."

Wait, wait, wait. Now, Erdthar coulds smash the chest but if he does, he might destroy something inside. And you never know if the chest is trapped. Let me try to disable the trap and unlock it hmm?
Gimuld waits for any protests. If there are none he takes the chest and pulls it a bit away from everyone.
Stand back everybody

Disable Device: Gimuld Froking rolled 14 using 1d20+6.
Open Lock: Gimuld Froking rolled 11 using 1d20+7.
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Erdthar, ignoring the attempts to open the chest, heads up the Northeast passage to see what he can see.

Initiative: 5
Starting Location: Y28
Ending Location: S34

Die Rolls:

13:55, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 18 using 1d20+6. Listen.
13:55, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 20 using 1d20+2. Move silently.

Glad this wasn't combat:
13:55, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 3 using 1d20+2. Scent.
13:55, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 3 using 1d20+2. Spot.

Pello seems a bit surprised by Vespian's request "But I did. *pause* Oh, maybe not directly, but the spell is quite simple: Luminos Vespiane Pillum. I had to mention your name in the casting."

Ahhhhh....this is the life Milo says as he kicks the goblin for good measure. Good clean earth, a dead foe, and treasure. Boy you cant beat this, better then holeing up in that stinking city. Milo Trots of down the trail after Erdthar.

"A hot bath, a glass of fine liquor and a talented masseuse could beat this." Pello says and looks around, "Unfortunately all but the masseuse costs money."

"Oh," She says to Pello, "My fault I suppose," She smiles, "But honey, sweety, wonderfull love of my life. Please do not do that again." Vespian walks away and joins Gimuld, "I have such a headache.., So what do you make of these tunnels? Do not they seem overly large for Goblin make?

Gimuld looks up from his work of unlocking/disabling and nods to Vespian.
Yeah, it seems like something else made thes tunnels. Something...bigger... Like a bunch of goblins. Gimuld trys imagining a large amount of goblins. Maybe I'm just paranoid but it seems like nothing short of a monster that eats or melts rocks made this. What do you think?

Pello looks at Vespian walking away and leans over to whisper to Mukhallad "You see.. when you're such a charmer as me, you don't have to pay for masseuse. At least not with money."

With a wink to quiet man, Pello passes over to the group by the chest.

"Don't worry Vesp. Only got one for the day. If I'd known we'd be crawling around in goblin tunnels I might have prepared more, but.." he shrugs, "Ce la vie."

Erdthar marches through into the darkness with Milo close behind. As they round the corridor they spot a goblin figure hunched against the east wall, the goblin does not attempt to flee. He sits with a crossbow in his shaky hand, the cross bow is pointed toward Erdthar when the shot is fired. The bolt goes wide bouncing off the tunnel wall. The goblin fidgets with the loading mechanism, but he is to week to cock the bow. A large pool of blood has formed around the goblin, it seems as though one of his injuries is too much. He fights to hold onto life, soon he will die.

Gimuld inspects the lock on the chest, and can easily see that it has been tampered with recently, probably the goblins trying to get inside. Gimuld is confident that there are no traps, but he will need more time in order to pick the lock. Re-roll that check if you wish to try again. Open lock DC:20

When he hears the bolt go whizzing past his ear, Erdthar charges up to the goblin and cuts him in two, scattering guts, blood, and sinew all over the floor and wall before him.



Initiative: 5
Starting Location: T34
Move Action: Charge!
Free Action:
Standard Action: Charge!
Action Results: 12 HP damage
Ending Location: M37

Die Rolls:

17:51, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 12 using 1d8+6. Damage.
17:51, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 23 using 1d20+8. Charge!.

Gimuld keeps trying to pick the lock. He hears Erdthar and tinks to himself, "Gah I'm glad I'm not that goblin. That just nasty. Gimuld trys 2 more times to open the chest. The first he dosn't hear any click. The second time he hears the tell tale sign of the chest being unlocked. Gimuld opens the chest.

2nd Open Lock attempt: Gimuld Froking rolled 24 using 1d20+7.
1rst open Lock attempt: Gimuld Froking rolled 15 using 1d20+7.
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Vespian waits until the unwelcome fades from her sword and then heads over to the other intersection, v25 and scouts for other possible dangers.

20:25, Today: Vespian St.Brandi rolled 21 using 1d20+11. Spot.
20:25, Today: Vespian St.Brandi rolled 23 using 1d20+11. Listen.

Mukhallad cants his head to Pello knowingly then addresses the party in broken common.

"Does any of you, uhhh, speak the Goblin?"

Vespian looks back over her shoulder at Mukhallad. "Some, enough to get general ideas across. Why do you ask?"

The man tried to mimic the sounds he heard the goblins make in their own tongue. Specifically the orders the lead goblin issued and the discussion the three had promptly after before disappearing into the tunnel network.

Having heard the brutality in the other room, Quindil assumes Erthdar has it under control, and he moves to x27 to keep an eye on the other two tunnels.

Spot Check:13

Quindil Liahstia rolled 13 using 1d20+2 [11]. Spot Check.

Peering into the chest, Pello says off-handedly "I can speak with goblins if they speak common. Well.. or dwarven, but for some reason not too many goblins speak dwarven."

Well so much for the would be Goblin informant.   lol

Erdthar steps up and shreds the already wounded goblin, a spray of blood streaks a cross the room.

Mukhallad does an amazing job of translating the goblin he heard from the Outlook, between him and Vespian they are able to get the dialog.    Mukhallad’s recollection:In that time you have over heard their plans, most of them plans for raiding caravans and passers-by heading to or from Felbarr. They have mentioned “Kurag” many times, and how they must keep him happy by following his orders, or he will destroy them. From what you have heard Kurag could be anything or anyone, they have not clarified or extrapolated on that idea.

The Remaining part of the party spreads out to cover all the tunnel entrances as Gimuld pops the lock on the chest.

Chink!The lock to the chest pops open, you peer inside to see. A large amount of golden coins(1100gp), looks like some nice jewelry, and some fine silverware including a platinum trivet. On the lid of the chest there seems to be a false top, after removing the loose fabric you find two potions(one red, and one bluish color) and a magical wand(Cure light wounds 50/50charges)


The tunnels are eerily quite>

After Gimuld opens the chest he looks in and squeals in delight. OOOH! Look at this stuff! Some gold, some jewerly, fine silverware... I love my life! When he pops off the false top there is another squeal. OOOH! Ello, ello what's all this then! After that little display Gimuld trys to identify the potions.

Alchemy Check: Gimuld Froking rolled 22 using 1d20+4.

She shakes her haead after a pause and look of concentration. "No, I am sorry. I was not able to make anything out of that."

"Oooh! This does look good!"

Pello pats Gimuld on the back and peers into the chest himself.

"This should be able to buy an irresponsible amount of alcohol."

The only signs of the goblins are found in the northeast tunnel and tracks head north through the northern tunnel.(t25,26)

Gimuld inspects the potions, but without his alchemy equipment he is unable to identify them, he is however able to determine that this amount of booty should work out to be around 2200gp when cashed in.

Gimuld’s lantern flickers and throws some cool shadows on the surrounding walls. The air is a bit damper than surface air, and it is quite a bit cooler as well.

Milo shuffels around, looking bored with the treasure.
 So whats next, do we go up the other tunnel?
He then walks over to that tunnel and looks down it.

Erdthar disinterestedly kicks some junk around in the cavern, then returns to the group "Nothing back there but a dead goblin."  He tells his companions.

Milo goes back over to the group I can use the wand, so if any of you needs healing speak up.

"I'm still hurt a bit"  The big orc speaks up, indicating a large gash in his side.

OOC: At 10 hp, down 4 from 14

"I'm also a bit stiff in the shoulder still, but I don't think its anything a bit of pampering tonight won't be able to handle." Pello informs the group.

OOC: At 7 hp, down 1 from 8

Vespian munches on her last two Toasty Pecans. "I am fine now."

Milo begins to heal the party members. Starting with Erdthar and making his way around to the others, as the group decides which way to go.

The north passage shows signs of footprints, where the west passage does not look to have been used in a long time.

A slight breeze coming from the north ruffles the hair near your ear causing a faint sound; the sound of wind.


Someone choose a way to go, please.
Gimuld needs health as well so that will be 3 charges of the wand.

"Thanks, shortstuff." Erdthar acknowledges the healling as Milo fixes him up.  "I feel great!  Now, I say we head north, see where those goblins were going."

"An excellent idea. If two of you big uns walk in the front and hold the line, we should be able to rashly charge on without too much danger."

I could try to sneak up and report back what I see. Gimuld says while thinking about more treasure. ...mmm... more treasure...Oh! I could also uhm... tell, find and brake any traps.

"Wouldn't it be easier to just let the tall stuff step on the traps?"

Milo stuffs the wand into his belt then says: Ok lets get this show on the road im getting hungery.

Gimuld stares at Pello. Uhm... Milo is the other short dude, not me. I'm tall. But uh...sure, let's let them go.

Erdthar smiles winningly at Vespian - winningly for an orc - and bows "Mi'Lady, would you like to acompany me?"  In deepest tones of Cormyran gentilness.

Pello shakes his head at Gimuld

"Whatever you say."

Vespian turns around and looks down the hall behind, trying to find this, "lady," Erthdar is speaking with. "Aghhhh," She smiles, "Of course Good Sir, let us be off, let us kill something!"

So Erdthar and Vespian leading or is Gimuld leading?
Either way roll the skill checks that you wish if any.

Light sources: Gimuld's Bullseye lantern, and 4 mins of light from Pellos spell(cast on Vespians sword, so if the sword is sheathed there is no light)
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Gimuld stands up and looks downward at Pello, who is half his size and picks up his tools. If you don't mind I'll be in the back... to uh... protect us from behind from anything. Gimuld moves to the back of everyone.

OOC-Pello, I am a human

Erdthar laughs when Vespian looks around for a 'lady'  "Yes, I meant you."  He tones the laugh to a chuckle, as he keeps direct eye contact with the saucy wench.  "Shall we then?"

He then heads off to the north, keep sharp watch and a keen ear out for trouble.

OOC:
Neither Vespian nor Erdthar need light, so we don't have any light up front.
(I say we wait for the light spell on Vespian's sword to expire before continuing)

17:38, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 25 using 1d20+7. Listen.
17:38, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 9 using 1d20+2. Move Silently.
17:37, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 12 using 1d20+2. Scent.
17:37, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 7 using 1d20+2. Spot.

Vespian suppresses a shiver as Erthdar's deep voice invites her to join him in the lead, the first line of battle. She turns back to Pello and ruffles his hair. "You are really, really cute. Yes you are, but until you get a few years older and grow up to be big and tall like Erthdar, its probally best if you stay in the middle of the group where its safest." She blows Pello a kiss, unslings her Great Sword into the ready position and joins The Warrior, Erthdar at the front.

21:35, Yesterday: Vespian St.Brandi rolled 17 using 1d20+11. Spot.
21:35, Yesterday: Vespian St.Brandi rolled 19 using 1d20+11. Listen.
21:35, Yesterday: Vespian St.Brandi rolled 18 using 1d20+3. Move Silent +5-2.

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Gimuld stays at the back of the group to protect everyone from the back. He pulls out his Morningstar and prepares for attacks and such. He sighs I wonder if there is more treasure. Mmmm treasure... Gimuld seems to absentmindly in his own world. He is still prepared and is ready for what is in the next tunnel.

Initiative: Gimuld Froking rolled 13 using 1d20+3.

Once Pello’s light spell fades Vespian and Erdthar lead the expedition with Gimuld following up the rear. Erdthar and Vespian walk a good 80’ in front of the others to keep the light from the lantern behind them. They walk as quietly as possible keeping their eyes and ears open and alert. Erdthar sniffs at the air every once and again as Vespian twitches her ears and adjust her eyes. You have been traveling on for about 15min so far, making decent time in the underground tunnel.

Quindil, Milo, Mukhallad, and Pello follow up behind, listening for signs from Erdthar or Vespian. It has been awhile since they took the lead but you have heard no commotion yet.


The tunnel walls have stayed the same for most of the journey. With the majority of them being cut from loose earth, but the occasional large chuck of rock can be seen. In areas of the large rock, if you look closely you can see chisel marks from the tunnel workers. As you make your way deeper into the tunnel it slowly begins to go down hill at a slight angle.

After spending more time and traveling further into the tunnel one can get an eerie feeling. A feeling of hopelessness, with the walls closing in around them. Tight and confined spaces and the dank stale air all contribute to a feeling of gloom, yet the party pushes on through the darkness, in search of Goblins….. Or worse.

Vespian raises her hand high and makes a flat palm movement for everyone to Halt. She then touches Erthdar on the shoulder and points a section of the floor, waiting to see if her guidance to its location enables him to pick up what she is pointing at.

Milo listens very carefully trying to hear what might be down the tunnel



22:59, Today: Milo Hardbottle rolled 13 using 1d20+6. Listen Check.
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Moving as quietly as possible, Erdthar takes a step over the obsticle, and keeps going.

Vespian kneels down next to the trip wir, but in now way touches it, and motions for the others to step over it.

As Vespian motions to the floor the others approach and easily see the obstacle. A fine trip wire runs across the tunnel from one wall to the next. On the left wall the trip wire is attached to a set of bells, must be an alarm of sorts.
To step over the wire Reflex DC:13  or trip the wire.
Disable Device: Dc: 13 success means the wire is removed.
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Gimuld looks at what everyone is looking at and nods his head. He kneels down next to the wire and is able to disabe the trap without it going off.

Disable Device: Gimuld Froking rolled 26 using 1d20+6.

Gimuld makes fast work of the trip wire, removing it without harm. Making it easy for everyone to pass.

The tunnel continues on through the darkness.



Gimuld you can reset that trap if you want, You beat it by plenty.

Skill checks if any?
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Gimuld resets the trap after everyone has passed over it, including himself.

Waiting for Vespian, Erdthar moves down the tunnel again.  Watching and listening as he goes.


OOC:
14:44, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 11 using 1d20+7. Listen.
14:44, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 15 using 1d20+2. Move Silently.
14:44, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 15 using 1d20+2. Scent.
14:44, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 6 using 1d20+2. Spot.

Al`Shek eyed the trip wire as he stepped over it "How do you say... a lucking escape? Yes." Mukhallad murred thoughtfully to his fellow hide-behind-the-fighter flunkie, Pello.
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After a few minutes of travel past the trip wire, Erdthar and Vespian round a corner to find 4 Goblins staring back at them. The four goblins snivel and sneeze as the adventures come around the corner they stare intently down the barrel of their crossbows. They have positioned themselves behind some large boulders providing them with some cover as well as forming a bottle neck in the tunnel passage. One of the goblins shouts out when they see the approaching adventures.”GouragIkt, GouragIkt!” The goblins prepare for battle!

Initiatives Order:
Gimuld: 13
Goblins: 8
Erdthar: ?
Vespian: ?
Milo: ?
Mukhallad: ?
Pello: ?
Quindil: ?


You may scurry up the boulders with Climb DC: 5, but your movement is reduce to half.
Remember that it is Dark, pitch black without the lantern. So the light source will be an important tactic.

Goblin AC: 15 or 17 with cover

Initiative: 14

Vespian warns the others, "Their orders are to kill us!"

Free Action: Speech
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15:04, Today: Milo Hardbottle rolled 12 using 1d20+2. Initative.

Mukhallad immediately broke into chanting...

Erdthar charges the set goblins, jumping to the top of a boulder and swinging.  Unfortunatly, he lands badly, and is unable to swing properly, his axe swiches harmlessly through air.

Initiative: 19
Starting Location: =17
Move Action:
Free Action:
Standard Action: Charge!
Action Results: Another near disaster
Ending Location: S17

Die Rolls:

16:54, Yesterday: Erdthar Grimear rolled 19 using 1d20+3. Initiative.
02:01, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 10 using 1d20+9. Charge!.
02:01, Today: Erdthar Grimear rolled 19 using 1d20+9. crit fumble check.

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Once more, Quindil unslings his bow and nocks an arrow.

Then he reconsiders, unslings his bow, puts the arrow away, and pulls out his spear.

Initiative:21

Quindil Liahstia rolled 21 using 1d20+3 [18]. Initiative.

Pello responds, fighting fire with fire, or rather crossbow with crossbow, while hiding halfway behind the corner.

"A lucky escape?" he responds to Mukhallad "Nah. I think a better way to say it would be 'From the frying pan into the fire.'"

Initiative: 16

Move to ?19 if I can lean around the corner and shoot, ?18 if I can't.

Shoot at nearest nonengaged goblin.
Attack: 12