Group 4: Burial Site

[EricStratton]

As you get close to the burial site, Rend stops the group, shifts into the form of a deer and starts scouting.

A few minutes later he comes running back and changes back into shifter form. He reports that he found the dig site. It is a large 65'x65' steep-sided crater about 15' deep. There's a long ramp leading down into the crater in the SE corner. Looks like there was a rock slide in the north section which he saw was being used as another entrance/exit into/out of the site.

Additionally he spotted several humanoid figures clustered around a pile of something near the center of the depression. Two small dragonlike creatures near the crater rim stand alert, as do two short humanoids overlooking the crater.

It was at this point one of the short humanoids tried to use Rend for target practice (2+6 vs 16 AC) so Rend ran back to the group.

[Greebo]

Was Rend pursued?

Distance between us and crater?

Two "dragonlike" creatures - small - so not really dragons or ... ?

[Sagar]

Could be drakes or some such. Rend, how far from cover where they? Can we get close enough to shoot at them or surprise them? If not, maybe the quieter ones can sneak around and attack from behind and us noisy folk can barge in.

[EricStratton]

Was Rend pursued?

Distance between us and crater?

Two "dragonlike" creatures - small - so not really dragons or ... ?
Rend didn't believe so which is why he came back to the group. You don't hear or see anything that (everyone's passive perception. Greebo rolled perception less than his passive perception so I just used passive) to make you think he was.

You're a couple hundred yards or so from the crater in some woods. The woods clear about 20 yards from the crater. You'll be approaching from the west as a river blocks any routes from the north.

[Greebo]

Hmm...well if they didn't chase Rend for lunch meat that might just work!

[Quervo]

Dragonlike, kobolds?

sounds like trouble.

Anyway we can surprize them?

[EricStratton]

Could be drakes or some such. Rend, how far from cover where they? Can we get close enough to shoot at them or surprise them? If not, maybe the quieter ones can sneak around and attack from behind and us noisy folk can barge in.
Instead of PM'ing Rend and then having him relay it, here's what Rend knows.
There are a couple patches of trees to the NW and SW of the crater which would be in range of one of the outer rim guards.

[EricStratton]

Dragonlike, kobolds?

sounds like trouble.

Anyway we can surprize them?
Rend says "No, not kobolds. Actual flying lizard things. In fact, I didn't see a kobold among them at all."

[Shiz]

I want to approach from a different side than the group. Douval wouldn't be using "dragon-like" creatures on his crew so these should be assumed as friendly. They were very alert - like guards.

If the group approaches from the SW, then I will stealth in from the NW - or vice versa. Hopefully, the arrival of a tiefling, dwarf, deva and shifter will distract whomever is there quite a bit.

[Greebo]

Should be assumed as friendly or shouldn't?

I'm thinking shouldn't.

But if you want to approach normally, I'll go along, only I'll use concealment (Shadow Walk) as we approach.

[EricStratton]

Rend draws a rough map on the ground indicating where the guard was when he took a shot at him.

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There's another guard patrolling somewhere around the northern side and the rest of the creatures he saw are inside the crater.

Legend:
Stairs indicate a slope into the crater.
Dirt is inside the crater.
Grass is outside the crater.
The difference in height between dirt and grass is ~15'.
Dark area in the center is where the most digging has occurred but other than that it's normal terrain.
Other dark areas inside the crater are rocks and debris and are difficult terrain.
There are three small groves of trees - one to the NW of the crater, one to the SW of the crater, and one just on the NE edge of the crater.
There are large rocks around the N and W edges of the crater.

[noptov52]

"We'll want to block the exit to the crater, so our friends inside don't try to run." Jagged flashes a grin, briefly baring his canine fangs. "Cilene, I heard you need some target practice. How about the finger wagglers open up on the perimeter guards - then Maz and I can move to seal off the crater exit."

/ooc Edit: Oops, I was writing this when ES posted the map and there are two possible exits.

[Greebo]

Well if they thought Rend was a normal deer, they *might* not be hostile...we don't necessarily want to go in shooting friendlies.

[noptov52]

"Fine, you walk into the open and say hello, I'll wait in cover and retriev your bolt ridden hide."

[Greebo]

I will follow Rend's plan - approach from the SW, concealed, until I'm close enough to have a better look - do they appear friendly or not? ANd what do we roll for attempts at stealth?

[EricStratton]

It's Stealth roll vs Perception. So basically you (or I in the case of Play by Post) would roll Stealth for you, then I'd roll Perception for any mobs and compare the two.

[Greebo]

Ok - unless the rest of the party has other ideas, then that's what I'll do.

ETA: Stealth: 3

[EricStratton]

Assuming you're all good w/ Rend's plan:

As the forest starts to clear Rend shifts into wolf form (I assume you want wolf) and follows the trees that branch to the north. The rest of you follow the trees that branch to the south.

Stealth rolls:
Cilene - 10 + 3
Greebo - 12 + 3
Jagged - 3 + 0
Mazirith - 2 + 1
Rend - 14 + 10
Sagar - 3 + 1

vs Guard 1's Perception: 11 and
vs Guard 2's Perception: 19 only against Rend.

Guard 1, a short little human-looking character, hears twigs snap in the SW woods. He snaps his head around, peers into the woods, and sees Jagged, Maz and Sagar. He raises his sling and shouts over his shoulder, "Boss! We've got some visitors!" Then he yells in the direction of the woods, "Alright, I see you! Come on out! If you want a tour, you just have to ask! If you've come to steal our find, you'll discover that we're quite able to defend ourselves!"

[noptov52]

/ooc Are they exposed enough for the guard to see small motions? If not...

Jagged motions Cilene and Greebo to stay hidden and slowly steps forward.

[Greebo]

/ooc Are they exposed enough for the guard to see small motions? If not...

Jagged motions Cilene and Greebo to stay hidden and slowly steps forward.

Wasn't gonna show myself anyway just yet. ;)

[EricStratton]

/ooc Are they exposed enough for the guard to see small motions? If not...

Jagged motions Cilene and Greebo to stay hidden and slowly steps forward.
They aren't. Your motion goes unnoticed.

[Quervo]

my plan was to hold back as to not ruin anyone with stealth ability. (before rolls made Maz know he has not skill at being sneaky)

but will follow everyone elses lead

[Moonshadow]

Oh I'm staying hidden and watching carefully.

[Shiz]

/ooc this rocks!

[EricStratton]

Sagar, Maz, and Greebo come out of the woods nice and friendly-like. Another short humanoid but this one more slender than the two guards comes running up to the top of the ramp. He has long, pointed ears, dark eyes, and gray skin. You can see he's wearing leather armor and has a crossbow in his hands. Jagged recognizes him as a gnome.

"Why hello there! You must be from Winterhaven. My name is Agrid," he says as he lowers his crossbow. "We don't get too many visitors down here anymore what with all the kobold raids. You can't fully appreciate what we've uncovered from up above. Come down and see what the workers have discovered," he shouts to you excitedly. He waves for you to follow and starts walking back down the ramp, then he turns and looks at the three of you waiting for you to come with him.

[Greebo]

There seems to be no reason to hide further. Drop concealment and step into the open. Follow Agrid.

"Hello, Agrid - my name is Greebo! What have you found? {bluff}I've only heard whispers but they sound irresistible! Master Devon's message only said we should waste NO time in getting here!"

[Moonshadow]

I'm going to pause another minute or two.

[Greebo]

I'm going to pause another minute or two.

Oh yeah, but *I*'m the paranoid one ;)

[noptov52]

Oh please, even Ackbar could sense this trap.

[EricStratton]

The guard closest to you is quite shaken by Greebo's sudden appearance. But his shock quickly turns to anger as he realizes that he's not as good a scout as he might have hoped. He keeps his sling raised and starts walking to the woods. "Anyone else in there with you?" (Re-roll perception: 9. He sees no one new.).

Jagged recognizes this guard and the other has halflings. They have dark complexion and both have unique and elaborate braids of hair.

Halfling 2 moves to get a better look at the NW woods (Re-roll perception: 11. He sees no one new.).

[Greebo]

Yeah, ooc its an obvious place for us to get ambushed. But we're 1st level characters, so we're stupid!

[noptov52]

We're level one, but we aren't fresh off the farm.

[Sagar]

We HAVE been trained...

I'll go along nice and amiable like.. and whisper to the others that this guy is dodgier than a 3 electrum coin.

I'll stop at the top of the ramp, though, to obstensibly view the "find". In reality, I'll take a close look at the area (perception). Who is down at the bottom? Are there any visible openings in the bottom? Any sign of Douval?

[noptov52]

Jagged peels off and heads toward the nearest Halfling, attempting to be companionable (diplomacy?) "Hello friend, rough assignment out here in the middle of nowhere..." He looks at the halfling's hair "That's quite the getup in a harsh land like this."

[EricStratton]

We HAVE been trained...

I'll go along nice and amiable like.. and whisper to the others that this guy is dodgier than a 3 electrum coin.

I'll stop at the top of the ramp, though, to obstensibly view the "find". In reality, I'll take a close look at the area (perception). Who is down at the bottom? Are there any visible openings in the bottom? Any sign of Douval?

Jagged peels off and heads toward the nearest Halfling, attempting to be companionable (diplomacy?) "Hello friend, rough assignment out here in the middle of nowhere..." He looks at the halfling's hair "That's quite the getup in a harsh land like this."
As you start walking, Agrid smiles and starts heading down the ramp while motioning the guards to get back to their posts.

Three of you reach the top of the ramp and have a look around. You see pretty much what Rend had reported earlier. Four humanoids and 2 dragon-like, wingless creatures that walk on all fours. The animals stand alert and stare at your approach. The humanoids, that you think might be just plain ol' humans, look up as you appear but then go back to work digging and excavating the site.

You see piles of dirt and some exposed bones of enormous size around the center of the dig site (the black part). The very center of the dig site (very center of the black part) looks odd (Perception 13) but it *is* a dig site so you figure it could be normal.

As Jagged approaches the halfling guard, you see the guard tighten his grip on his sling and he looks at you warily (Diplo 3+2). "I'm going to have to ask you to step back, sir. Mr. Agrid is in charge of visitors." The second guard sees the exchange and moves forward again keeping a close eye on things.

Both guards are distracted and still see no one new. (Perception 11)

Agrid yells over, "Hey, come on. Don't bother my guards. If we get attacked while you're flirting with my men, I'm holding you responsible!"

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[Moonshadow]

I wait until they've disappeared from view.

[Quervo]

Maz whispers to Sagar and Greebo, "I have a bad fealing about this."

Maz makes like he is adjusting his Sword belt and makes sure his blade if loose in the scabard.

He will follow the other twos lead.

[noptov52]

Jagged barks a laugh "My new friend is not very friendly. Why, those kobolds we killed gave me a friendlier greeting."

Looking pointedly at the Halfling's sling, Jagged continues "Speaking of - if attack is likely, I best get ready" He draws his axe "Just in case things get... choppy."

[Sagar]

Agrid yells over, "Hey, come on. Don't bother my guards. If we get attacked while you're flirting with my men, I'm holding you responsible!"

New map:

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"Agrid, are things here that dangerous? Should we be prepared for attack?" I pull my axe and look around nervously. "Maybe we shouldn't get caught down in the pit..."

I am going to look around.. and try to get another perception check on the center of the pit.

[Greebo]

I will follow Agrid down the pit, and try to get him chatting about the find, and casually ask him about Master Devon when I find a moment.

[Quervo]

I will follow Greebo down but will have one hand on my sword hilt.

[EricStratton]

Halfling 1 looks at Jagged and then looks at Agrid as if to say "Now what?"

Agrid shouts up to Jagged, "If you don't want the tour, that's your business but stay out of the way. If you're going to stand guard, keep an eye to the south if you would be so kind." Jagged believes the little person and turns to keep an eye out toward the south.

30 Bluff vs 15 Perc. He could tell you water isn't wet and you'd believe him.

With that Agrid continues on down the ramp. Answering Sagar's question he says "Are things that dangerous?! Are you from Winterhaven or ain'tcha??"

When Greebo asks about Master Douven, Agrid says he doesn't know him. But when Greebo starts describing his former mentor, Greebo misses it but Sagar and Maz both notice a look of contempt briefly flash across Agrid's face and know that the gnome is lying. "An old dwarf, eh? I'm afraid I haven't seen anyone like that around here. Maybe the kobolds got him." (Bluff 14 vs Passive Insight: 16, 18).

Sagar and Maz stop short upon recognizing the lie. Greebo notices and stops as well. Greebo checks out the dragon creatures and recognizes them as drakes (Nature 12+1 vs DC 10).

Agrid continues along to the other side of the site. Sagar takes a good hard look at the center of the site but gets dust in his eyes and sees nothing but his own tears (1+3 Perception).

Agrid stops when he notices the new comers are no longer following him. He waves his hand toward the dig site. "Well, here we are. Now we must conclude our tour. Get em!" He yells to the drakes, "Castor, Pollux - go for the deva!"

With Rend, Sagar, and Maz already on alert there's no surprise round. Note that Rend and Cilene both will have Combat Advantage on their first attack since no one knows they are there.

Round 1:

Initiative:

Cilene (18) (Has CA due to stealth)
Drake 1 (17)
Drake 2 (17)
Jagged (17)
Sagar (15)
Mazirith (14)
Agrid (13)
Human 1 (12)
Human 2 (12)
Human 3 (12)
Human 4 (12)
Halfling 1 (11)
Halfling 2 (11)
Rend (9) (Has CA due to stealth)
Greebo (9)

Map:

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Cilene....

I know what you're thinking - *finally*. I'm still getting the hang of pacing and what you all enjoy so forgive the past couple days of fightless RP'ing.

[Greebo]

%Oh good. A 9.%

Oh well, I said I'd play him naive...he deserves it...

[Moonshadow]

Move to H14 Cast Sleep on L6

[Sagar]

Minor: Nature check, what do I remember about drakes? (nature 3 - specifically, can I remember any weaknesses?)

I'll wait to see what the drakes do before I decided between ranged and melee attack

Free action: I yell "ATTACK!" so the guys in hiding know.

[EricStratton]

Move to H14 Cast Sleep on L6
You don't have the speed necessary to move to H14. Normally I'd just move you as far as you could go and continue but since I'm going to bed now, I'll just give you the chance to decide where you want to go and I'll resolve it tomorrow.

Remember, moving into difficult terrain (like a forest square) requires 2 movement points. So the farthest you could move to is F14.

[EricStratton]

Minor: Nature check, what do I remember about drakes? (nature 3 - specifically, can I remember any weaknesses?)

I'll wait to see what the drakes do before I decided between ranged and melee attack
A candle flares to life in Sagar's mind (Nature 20 + 3) and not only does he remember that Drakes are weak to Will attacks but he's pretty sure he knows the precise level of weakness (12).

[Moonshadow]

You don't have the speed necessary to move to H14. Normally I'd just move you as far as you could go and continue but since I'm going to bed now, I'll just give you the chance to decide where you want to go and I'll resolve it tomorrow.

Remember, moving into difficult terrain (like a forest square) requires 2 movement points. So the farthest you could move to is F14.

Here's my plan:

to B18, C18,D17, E16, F15, G14

That actually works out better for me and cover.

[noptov52]

Here's my plan:

Swiftpanther Rage, Halfling One.

"I don't take betrayal well, friend. Not well at all."

[Shiz]

Here's my plan:

Swiftpanther Rage, Halfling One.

"I don't take betrayal well, friend. Not well at all."

W00t!

I will wait for the rest of the resolution. It will make a big difference.

[Greebo]

Minor: Nature check, what do I remember about drakes? (nature 3 - specifically, can I remember any weaknesses?)

I'll wait to see what the drakes do before I decided between ranged and melee attack

Free action: I yell "ATTACK!" so the guys in hiding know.
I think Agrid let them know already...

Assuming the drake 2 nearest me stays where it is when it goes, when my turn comes:
(Minor) Warlock's Curse on Drake 2 (No resist)
(Standard) Eyebite (Cha vs. Will (+1 if foe bloodied)) on Drake 2 ((1d6 + Cha (3) Psychic) + 1d6 (cursed) + invis to Drake 2 till next round)
(Move) To T14, gain concealment (shadow walk)

*IF* the Drakes move away from me, replace Drake 2 with nearest enemy, eyebite with Eldritch Blast (Cha vs. Reflex (+1 vs. bloodied)) on nearest ((1d10+Cha(3)) + 1d6 (cursed)), but keep the move to T14

[Quervo]

/ooc I will be out for a few hours...

mark nearest with Aegis of Shielding if alreadt marked, mark second closest (burst 2) (Aegis reduces dmg by 8 as immediate reaction to marked target attacking someone other than me and hitting)

Attack closest with Greenflame Blade

Move to engage or shift to break flanking on me or grant flanking for compainion.

Rinse repeat.

[Sagar]

If a drake is directly adjacent to me at the start of my turn, I will use a Righteous Brand on it (+5 AC, d12+5 damage, +3 to hit to Maz)

If nothing is adjacent to me, I'll move to S10 and attack drake 2

[EricStratton]

Moonshadow glides out of the trees not unlike the Eladrin that she is (move to G14). She then recites a pretty children's lullaby targeting Agrid (19+5+2 vs Will; hit), Human 1 (18+5+2 vs Will; hit), and Human 2 (16+5+2 vs Will; hit). All three of them suddenly start to drift off, their eyes rolling back (Sleep, daily). All three are slowed (save ends). If the target fails its first saving throw against this power, the target becomes unconscious (save ends).

Drake 1 does as its master ordered. It moves to S10 and attacks Mazirith (16 vs 19 AC) but Maz's armor is too tough for the reptile.

Drake 2 also follows the command and bites at Mazirith (9 vs 19 AC) but his teeth are unable to find flesh.

Jagged growls at Halfling 1, "I don't take betrayal well, friend. Not well at all," and he slashes at the halfling with a fury as the spirit of the swift panther grants him its speed and agility (Swith Panther Roar, daily). The vicious display (11+7 vs AC) connects, and when the dust clears there is very little left of the little guy (4+10+7+5=26 dmg; dead). Jagged roars triumphantly scaring the sleepy Agrid and Human 1 down to their souls (Roar of Triumph, encounter. -2 to all defenses until end of Jagged's next turn).

If you don't want to use Roar here, let me know.

Sagar uses Righteous Brand on Drake 1 (15+5 AC) hitting the lizard (10 dmg) and granting a blessing to Maz (+3 to hit Drake 1 to Maz until end of Sagar's next turn).

Mazirith marks Drake 1 with Aegis of Shielding. He then attacks it with Greenflame Blade (18+3+7 vs AC) hitting easily but doing only minimal damage (5 dmg). The blade is so hot it also burns Drake 2 a tiny bit (1 dmg). Maz then shifts to T10 hoping to catch the drakes in a flanking move.

If you didn't want to move this way, let me know.

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Agrid...will have to wait. Ethan's awake.

Cilene
Drake 1
Drake 2
Jagged (raging)
Sagar
Mazirith (+3 to hit Drake 1 until end of Sagar's next turn)
Agrid (slow; -2 all def until end of Jagged's next turn)
Human 1 (slow; -2 all def until end of Jagged's next turn)
Human 2 (slow)
Human 3
Human 4
Halfling 1
Halfling 2
Rend
Greebo

[noptov52]

It might not be the best use of Roar, but it fits in character, so it's okay.

[Greebo]

Since the drake is at S10 now, I will go with Eldritch blast option on the nearest living drake which will be Drake 1 still.

[Moonshadow]

Freezing cold, centered on Human 2 Area burst 2

1d8+5

If anyone walks into the area up until the end of my next turn they also take dmg.

[Greebo]

Freezing cold, centered on Human 2 Area burst 2

1d8+5

If anyone walks into the area up until the end of my next turn they also take dmg.

This is for round 2?

[Moonshadow]

Oh yeah. Missed the stopping at Agrid part oops!

[EricStratton]

Round 1 con't:

Agrid raises his crossbow and fires at Greebo (14 vs 14 AC) hitting the tiefling in the arm (7 dmg). He stumbles over to L4, and then gives himself a good hard smack in the face shaking off the Sleep effect (saving throw 19).

Human 1 moves to L6 and then he too shakes off the Sleep effects (saving throw 17).

Human 2 moves to O6 and suddenly pitches forward landing on his face fast asleep (unconscious, saving throw 6).

Human 3 moves to T9 swinging his large shovel over his head but the improvised weapon misses Maz (15 vs 19 AC).

Human 4 follows his friend and, from S9, takes a swing at Maz w/ this shovel. He gets closer than the last guy but still misses (16 vs 19 AC).

Up on the northern ledge of the crater, Halfling 2 takes aim at Jagged and quickly fires off three shots (Stone Rain). The first shot is dead on (natural 20) nailing the barbarian right between the eyes (10 dmg). The second misses badly (6 vs 15 AC). He adjusts for the wind and fires again, this shot also striking its target (23-2 (Stone Rain) vs 15 AC) for moderate damage (6 dmg, bloodied) bloodying the barbarian triggering Longtooth Shifting. (Until the end of the encounter, you gain a +2 bonus to damage rolls. In addition, while you are bloodied, you gain regeneration 2).

Rend (via PM) moves to I1, spends an Action Point and then charges Halfling 2 to K1. His attack (18+4+1 vs REF) seemed to hit but the halfling somehow dodged it causing Rend to attack again (Second Chance (immediate interrupt; encounter)). The second attack is just as good (18+4+1 vs REF) hitting Halfling 2 (11 dmg, bloodied) and the halfling grants combat advantage to the next creature that attacks it before the end of Rend's next turn.

Greebo shifts to S12, curses Drake 1, and then fires an Eldritch Blast at it. The bolt of eldritch energy misses its target (6+3 vs REF).

Greebo, if you move (before you shift away) you're going to give the drakes an opportunity attack so I shifted for you. If you'd rather move and take the chance at the opportunity attacks, let me know.

End of round 1

[Greebo]

Oh I misread, sorry - I thought S10 was T10. No, I do not want to give free OA's. Dang, that should have been eyebite...but it missed either way so blah.

[EricStratton]

Round 2:

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Initiative:

Cilene
Drake 1 (15 dmg)
Drake 2 (1 dmg)
Jagged (16 dmg, bloodied; raging; Until the end of the encounter, you gain a +2 bonus to damage rolls. In addition, while you are bloodied, you gain regeneration 2)
Sagar
Mazirith (+3 to hit Drake 1 until end of Sagar's turn)
Agrid (-2 all def until end of Jagged's turn)
Human 1 (-2 all def until end of Jagged's turn)
Human 2 (unconscious)
Human 3
Human 4
Halfling 1 (dead)
Halfling 2 (11 dmg, the target grants combat advantage to the next creature that attacks it before the end of Rend's next turn)
Rend
Greebo

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Cilene fires Freezing Cloud at M4 catching Agrid (13+5 vs FORT-2; 12 dmg), Human 1 (9+5 vs FORT-2; 12 dmg, dead), and Human 2 (12+5+2 vs FORT-5; 8 dmg, dead) in the cloud killing both men instantly.

The cloud (from K2 to O6) lasts until the end of Cilene's next turn. Any creature that enters the cloud or starts its turn there is subject to another attack. Cilene can dismiss the cloud as a minor action.

Drake 1 misses Maz (15 vs 19 AC).

Drake 2 does even worse (8 vs 19 AC).

Jagged....

Cilene
Drake 1 (15 dmg)
Drake 2 (1 dmg)
Jagged (16 dmg, bloodied; raging; Until the end of the encounter, you gain a +2 bonus to damage rolls. In addition, while you are bloodied, you gain regeneration 2)
Sagar
Mazirith (+3 to hit Drake 1 until end of Sagar's turn)
Agrid (12 dmg; -2 all def until end of Jagged's turn)
Human 3
Human 4
Halfling 2 (11 dmg, the target grants combat advantage to the next creature that attacks it before the end of Rend's next turn)
Rend
Greebo

[EricStratton]

Oh I misread, sorry - I thought S10 was T10. No, I do not want to give free OA's. Dang, that should have been eyebite...but it missed either way so blah.
Since you go at the end of the round you're more than welcome to see how things play out before posting your move.

[Shiz]

Jagged's Rage gives him +2 speed and he can shift 2 as a move instead of 1.

Also, Jagged, you can try and jump into the pit. You probably have to make an Acrobatics check to avoid falling prone and wasting your turn, though. See page 181 PHB1. You may have to be trained in Acro.

[Greebo]

Round 2 actions
(Minor) Curse Drake 2
(Standard) Eldritch Blast (+3 (cha3) vs. Reflex (+1 vs. bloodied)) on nearest ((1d10+Cha(3)) + 1d6 (cursed))

[-]Ok, question - I've got Implement, Rod: +3 attack, 1d10+3 dmg in the text of Eldritch Blast, so wielding the Rod adds an additional +3 on top of my cha modifier? If not, adjust my numbers as needed.[/-]
(Minor) Move to T17, gain concealment (shadow walk)

Readied: Misty Step - Free - Trigger: Cursed enemy reduced to 0 or less hps. Effect, teleport 3 squares to W14

[Greebo]

Since you go at the end of the round you're more than welcome to see how things play out before posting your move.

Yeah, but I'm in and out today, so trying to cover the bases ahead of time as much as possible.

[Shiz]

/ooc I don't know what you are looking at. You only get your CHA mod. It is an implement power so if you have a +X implement then you add X to your attack rolls. Like a magic weapon.

Eldritch Blast Warlock (All) Attack 1
You fire a bolt of dark, crackling eldritch energy at your foe.
At-Will ✦ Arcane, Implement
Standard Action Ranged 10
Target: One creature
Attack: Charisma or Constitution vs. Reflex
Hit: 1d10 + Charisma or Constitution modifier damage.
Increase damage to 2d10 + Charisma or Constitution
modifier at 21st level.
Special: At 1st level. you determine whether you use Charisma
or Constitution to attack with this power. Once you
make that choice, you can’t change it later.
This power counts as a ranged basic attack. When a
power allows you to make a ranged basic attack, you can
use this power.

[Sagar]

If a drake is still directly adjacent to me at the start of my turn, I will use a Righteous Brand on it (+5 AC, d12+5 damage, +3 to hit to Maz)

If nothing is adjacent to me, I'll use Divine Fortune (free) to get +1 to hit, then cast Cascade of Light (range 10, +3+1 vs Will, 3d8+3 radiant, target gains 5 vulnerability to my attacks; miss = half damage, no vulnerability) on Agrid.

[Shiz]

Rend is going to keep on his halfling friend. If he runs, he will chase him down. Regardless, same attack - Pounce.

[Quervo]

Maz will try and use his encounter power Lightning Clash on H3 and H4

Lightning clash
primary +7 vs AC, 1d8+4
Secondary +4 vs Ref, 1d6+4 lightning

[noptov52]

Having newly acquired a distaste for the race, Jagged is going to charge the other Halfling, howling all the way.

/ooc While raging Jagged gets +2 speed and Howling Strike gains +2 distance when charging. If I'm interpreting the rules right he could charge up to 10 spaces, Halfling 2 is slightly closer than that.

[Shiz]

That is correct, but the halfling is already bloodied. Kill the boss guy. You can get to him in 10 too.

[noptov52]

I can get to the boss if I leap off, but I'm not sure that I can do a charge with a 15 foot jump in the middle of it. I kinda assumed that would interrupt the charge. Jagged has good athletics, but is not trained or skilled in acrobatics.

[Moonshadow]

Finish the halfling, the boss is running towards the back ramp anyway, you can likely get him next round without the leap

[Shiz]

I can get to the boss if I leap off, but I'm not sure that I can do a charge with a 15 foot jump in the middle of it. I kinda assumed that would interrupt the charge. Jagged has good athletics, but is not trained or skilled in acrobatics.

You do not have to leap off:

G4 (4 moves), J4 (+5, takes 2 to enter difficult, not leave it), K3 (for 10).

Just fyi.

[EricStratton]

Let me know what you decide on, Nop.

[noptov52]

If Shiz's path through the difficult terrain is kosher, I'll go after Agrid.

[EricStratton]

If Shiz's path through the difficult terrain is kosher, I'll go after Agrid.
Well, he has you stopping at K3 which is back up out of the crater so no, technically it's not kosher. I'm not sure why you want to go down through the difficult terrain anyway when you could take a straight shot to Agrid w/o going thru any difficult terrain.

Also, *how* are you planning on getting to Agrid? Charge the whole way or move down into crater and then charge to Agrid? (taking this post (http://www.legendsofwestwood.org/forum/showpost.php?p=235677&postcount=24) into account).

[noptov52]

Oh whatever, I'll mash the stupid Halfling and worry about Agrid later :P

[Shiz]

Well, he has you stopping at K3 which is back up out of the crater so no, technically it's not kosher. I'm not sure why you want to go down through the difficult terrain anyway when you could take a straight shot to Agrid w/o going thru any difficult terrain.

Also, *how* are you planning on getting to Agrid? Charge the whole way or move down into crater and then charge to Agrid? (taking this post (http://www.legendsofwestwood.org/forum/showpost.php?p=235677&postcount=24) into account).

Oh that was a typo. K4.

[EricStratton]

Round 2 con't:

Jagged's wounds knit some and his bleeding stops (17 HP, regen 2, no longer regen'ing). He then proves that not all barbarians are brave and decides against jumping down into the crater. He instead charges Halfling 2 (to K2), but he's still a little jumpy from the thought of a 15 foot ledge and his swing is off target (4+7+2 (CA) vs AC).

Sagar swings at Drake 1 (12+5 vs AC) and hits solidly (10 dmg) granting a blessing on Maz (+3 to hit Drake 1).

Mazirith swings his blade crackling with electricity at Human 3. The blade hits home killing Human 3 instantly (natural 20, 12 dmg, dead). Lightning jumps from Human 3 shooting off into the wall of the crater (6+4 vs REF).

Agrid fires his crossbow hitting (24 vs 14 AC) Greebo again but only nicking him this time (4 dmg).

Human 4 is a nervous wreck and misses Maz by a mile (9 vs 19 AC).

Halfling 2 recharges Stone Rain. Not liking the situation, he shifts back a step (to M1) and fires three more shots at Jagged (Stone Rain). The shots miss (12 vs 15 AC), hit (23 vs 15 AC), and miss (11 vs 15 AC) dealing 8 damage (9 HP left). Jagged is bloodied again.

Rend follows Halfling 2 (move to L1) and (9+4 vs REF) his pounce misses.

Greebo curses Drake 2 and follows that up with an Eldritch Blast to Drake 1 (I assume. We already concluded they are both equally close.). The fey power nails its target (14+3 vs REF for moderate damage (2+3+6 dmg, bloodied) bloodying the creature. He then backs up to T17 triggering Shadow Walk and becoming harder to hit.

End of Round 2

[EricStratton]

Round 3:

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Initiative:

Cilene (used both daily powers)
Drake 1 (25 dmg, bloodied; cursed)
Drake 2 (1 dmg, cursed)
Jagged (22 dmg, 9 HP left, bloodied; raging - Until the rage ends, you gain a +2 bonus to speed and can shift 2 squares as a move action (Swift Panther Rage); Until the end of the encounter, you gain a +2 bonus to damage rolls (Longtooth shifting); used daily power)
Sagar
Mazirith (+3 to hit Drake 1 until end of Sagar's Round 3 turn)
Agrid (12 dmg)
Human 4
Halfling 2 (11 dmg)
Rend
Greebo (11 dmg, 19 HP left; Concealed)

Cilene....

[Shiz]

Rend follows Halfling 2 (move to L1) and (9+4 vs REF) his pounce misses.

Round 2 modification:
After my attack I am going to shift into human form which puts me at K1. I will leave the halfling to Jagged. The halfling wants him so badly...he can have him.

Round 3: Time to go after Agrid. Rend takes the form of a panther and goies after him. I don't think there is any question that I can get down the difficult terrain in the NW corner and Charge/Pounce on Agrid from where I am: +5 vs REF, d8+4, hit: grants CA to next attack on the target.

[Greebo]

If either drake dies, Misty Step to U9

If I'm not around later
Move: To U12 (What is the elevation difference?)
Standard: 1d10+Cha(3) Damage + Warlock's Curse(1d6) on Drake 1 if alive, Drake 2 if Drake 1 is dead
If I have reached U9, Minor: Curse Human 4

[noptov52]

Healing surge / Second wind? I'll shift forward and attack the Halfling with recuperating strike. Are the rocks in front impassable or merely difficult? If difficult I can shift forward, otherwise Rend is in the way.

[Moonshadow]

Magic Missile Agrid

[Sagar]

Jagged is too far away to get to so if a drake1 is directly adjacent to me at the start of my turn, I will use a Righteous Brand on it (+5 AC, d12+5 damage, +3 to hit to Maz)

If nothing is adjacent to me, I'll move to S11 and attack drake 2.

[Sagar]

Healing surge / Second wind? I'll shift forward and attack the Halfling with recuperating strike. Are the rocks in front impassable or merely difficult? If difficult I can shift forward, otherwise Rend is in the way.


Second Wind is, I think, a standard action for you so you will need to pick whether to use recuperating or SW. I'd vote for Second Wind (gives defense also).

[noptov52]

I'll regen 2, because I'm bloodied. Recuperating strike if I can get there, second wind if not.

[Shiz]

I'll regen 2, because I'm bloodied. Recuperating strike if I can get there, second wind if not.

Once you are no longer bloodied, the regen stops. It is also an encounter power so you cannot use it again this fight. Your +2 dmg doesn't stop, though.

[noptov52]

Are you sure? I read it as you have the +2 damage until the end of the encounter and you get +2 regen whenever you are bloodied.

[EricStratton]

Are you sure? I read it as you have the +2 damage until the end of the encounter and you get +2 regen whenever you are bloodied.
That's not how I read it. The regen'ing stopped when you were no longer bloodied. To get the regen back you'd have to use the power again but it's an encounter power so you can't this encounter. I'll ask the EN World and/or WotC boards and find out.

[EricStratton]

Round 2 modification:
After my attack I am going to shift into human form which puts me at K1. I will leave the halfling to Jagged. The halfling wants him so badly...he can have him.
Fixed.

Round 3: Time to go after Agrid. Rend takes the form of a panther and goies after him. I don't think there is any question that I can get down the difficult terrain in the NW corner and Charge/Pounce on Agrid from where I am: +5 vs REF, d8+4, hit: grants CA to next attack on the target.
The difficult terrain in the NW corner isn't a slope like the one in the north. It's just a pile of difficult terrain. If you want, you can just jump down in front of Agrid and possibly take dmg from the jump.

[EricStratton]

Healing surge / Second wind? I'll shift forward and attack the Halfling with recuperating strike. Are the rocks in front impassable or merely difficult? If difficult I can shift forward, otherwise Rend is in the way.

It is possible for you to jump up on the rocks. They are 5 feet high. Climbing onto them requires a DC 15 Athletics check and costs 4 squares of movement. A character atop the rocks can move onto other adjacent rock squares, treating them as difficult terrain.

[EricStratton]

Note: Drake 1 is bloodied. I'd forgotten to add that my end of round/beginning of round posts.

Round 3:

From up on her perch, Cilene casts Magic Missile firing at Agrid. The shot misses, though (7+5 vs REF).

Drake 1 continues focusing on Mazirith. It's teeth hit home (25 vs 19 AC) and rip at Maz's leg (11 dmg).

Drake 2 moves around the human to also attack Mazirith (move to T9). It's attack misses (16 vs 19 AC).

Jagged.... (I posted the Longtooth Shifting question. I hope to have an answer tomorrow if you'd like to wait before finalizing a move.)

Cilene (used both daily powers)
Drake 1 (25 dmg, bloodied; cursed)
Drake 2 (1 dmg, cursed)
Jagged (22 dmg, 9 HP left; raging - Until the rage ends, you gain a +2 bonus to speed and can shift 2 squares as a move action (Swift Panther Rage); Until the end of the encounter, you gain a +2 bonus to damage rolls (Longtooth shifting); used daily power)
Sagar
Mazirith (11 dmg; +3 to hit Drake 1 until end of Sagar's Round 3 turn)
Agrid (12 dmg)
Human 4
Halfling 2 (11 dmg)
Rend
Greebo (11 dmg, concealed)

[noptov52]

I don't think a raging Jagged would stop to take a breather. Climb on the rocks and use Recuperating Strike. If he dies, he'll die as he lived :P

[Shiz]

You don't have to climb. I moved.

[Shiz]

Fixed.


The difficult terrain in the NW corner isn't a slope like the one in the north. It's just a pile of difficult terrain. If you want, you can just jump down in front of Agrid and possibly take dmg from the jump.

I cannot charge if I jump down. I need 2 squares to charge which means get to I4 with 2 move points left.

[Quervo]

Attack drake 1 with greenflame blade

+7, 1d8+4, 1 dmg fire splash

[EricStratton]

I posted the Longtooth Shifting question. I hope to have an answer tomorrow if you'd like to wait before finalizing a move.
Good news. According to a unanimous decision, you do get regen 2 whenever you're bloodied after casting Longtooth Shifting.

[EricStratton]

Round 3 con't:

Jagged's wounds heal a bit (regen 2; 11 hp left) while he steps up to Halfling 2 (move to L1) and swings a Recuperating Strike but in his weakened state the axe just falls short (7+7 vs AC).

Sagar uses Righteous Brand on Drake 1 and misses (6+5 AC).

Mazirith attacks Drake 1 with Greenflame Blade. Not to be left out, he too misses (2+7 vs AC).

Agrid.... Meeting time. BBL

[Greebo]

AAARRRRGGGHHHH! Tease!

[noptov52]

Oof, brutal rolls.

[Sagar]

I'm glad I didn't use my daily this round!

[EricStratton]

Round 3 con't:

Agrid decides to keep poking at the Warlock and fires his crossbow at Greebo. The bolt misses (11-2 (concealed) vs 14 AC).

Human 4 misses his attack on Maz (16 vs 19 AC).

Halfling 2 recharges Stone Rain, shifts back a bit (shift to N1) and fires Stone Rain at Jagged. Two out of the three shots hit (24-2; 7-2; 21-2 vs 15 AC) dropping Jagged to the ground (10+9 dmg; -8 hp, unconscious, dying).

Pausing to allow Rend and/or Greebo to change their moves now that Jagged is bleeding out.

Rend....


Cilene (used both daily powers)
Drake 1 (25 dmg, bloodied; cursed)
Drake 2 (1 dmg, cursed)
Jagged (39 dmg, -8 HP, unconscious, dying; raging - Until the rage ends, you gain a +2 bonus to speed and can shift 2 squares as a move action (Swift Panther Rage); Until the end of the encounter, you gain a +2 bonus to damage rolls (Longtooth shifting); used daily power)
Sagar
Mazirith (11 dmg)
Agrid (12 dmg)
Human 1 (dead)
Human 2 (dead)
Human 3 (dead)
Human 4
Halfling 1 (dead)
Halfling 2 (11 dmg)
Rend
Greebo (11 dmg, concealed)

[Greebo]

Not a damn thing I can do for Jagged from here. :( The stupid halfling is out of range.

[Shiz]

Rend sees Jagged go down in a hail of sling bullets and turns into a half-bear, half-panther form that none of you have seen before - a new aspect of his Priimal power. He charges the halfling (ruling: can I charge through a prone ally?) and Pounces at him (+4[+1 if charge allowed] vs REF, d8+4, bhit: target grants CA to next attack) and then spends his AP to make a Savage Rend (+4[+2 CA?] vs REF, d8+4, hit: slide target 1 square) if the pounce doesn't kill him.

[Greebo]

You can move through ally spaces prone or otherwise, so I dont see why charge would be restricted.

[Sagar]

Next round:

move back to S12 (giving OA), R12 to M12 (running, move 1)
L12-l6 (running, move 2), healing word - jagged (minor)

Std - attack Drake 1, Righteous Brand (+5 AC, D12+5, +3 to Maz)
Move - move back to S12 (giving OA), R12 to M12 (running, move 1)
Action Point - L12-l6 (running, move 2)
Minor action: Healing word - Jagged (surge +3+d6)

If I have to use the AP last, then drop the attack and move, move, heal, and forget the AP.

[EricStratton]

Round 3 con't:

Rend sees Jagged go down in a hail of sling bullets and turns into a half-bear, half-panther form that none of you have seen before - a new aspect of his Primal power. He charges Halfling 2 and Pounces on him (natural 20). He rips and shreds and shreds and rips getting revenge for his fallen comrade (12 dmg; dead).

Greebo moves to U12 (triggering Shadow Walk) and casts Eldritch Blast at Drake 1. The bolt of magic fizzles halfway to the drake (7+3 vs REF).

The elevation difference at U12 is 10-12 ft. For every square of that ramp, the floor drops 3'.

End of Round 3

[EricStratton]

Round 4:

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Initiative:

Cilene (used both daily powers)
Drake 1 (25 dmg, bloodied; cursed)
Drake 2 (1 dmg, cursed)
Jagged (39 dmg, -8 HP, unconscious, dying; raging - Until the rage ends, you gain a +2 bonus to speed and can shift 2 squares as a move action (Swift Panther Rage); Until the end of the encounter, you gain a +2 bonus to damage rolls (Longtooth shifting); used daily power)
Sagar
Mazirith (11 dmg)
Agrid (12 dmg)
Human 4
Rend
Greebo (11 dmg, concealed)

The DM has to take care of his sick wife so I'm going to be offline for a bit. Sorry.

[Greebo]

Are you counting the elevation for distance to target? Just wondering about keeping/getting in range from up high.

[EricStratton]

Are you counting the elevation for distance to target? Just wondering about keeping/getting in range from up high.
Nah.

[Lycos]

Round 4:Jagged (39 dmg, -8 HP, unconscious, dying; raging

Even while dying Jagged is raging! Hard core man! :D

[Greebo]

It's only a flesh wound! Come back here and I'll Bite your kneecaps off!!!

[Moonshadow]

Move to M17, Cast magic Missile at Agrid.

[Shiz]

Round 4:

Rend examines Jagged wounds and tries to stop the bleeding (Heal +9, First Aid: Std Action) and then moves M1>K1>K3 and makes an astounding leaping attack (that may end in tears...DM discretion on how to handle this) against Agrid: Pounce +4 vs REF, d8+4, hit: CA to next attack against target.

Acrobatics +5, Athletics +2

[Greebo]

First Aid is a standard action

[Shiz]

The leaping attack uses his Action Point then.

[noptov52]

Do I still get regen 2? With 8 damage, Jagged would only need to roll a non-fail (11 or better) once in the first three rounds in order to regen back to survival.

[Shiz]

I think it is reasonable to assume that all your ongoing benefits are over when you turn into a leaking meatloaf.

[Greebo]

And now we have Jagged's new nickname: Meatloaf!

[EricStratton]

Round 4:

Cilene, unfazed by the lack of luck her Magic Missiles have seen recently, fires another bolt at Agrid with her fingers crossed. The bolt connects! (11+5 vs REF) And leaves a nasty burn on Agrid bloodying the gnome (8 dmg, bloodied). Agrid looks at his burn and lets out a squeel, then he vanishes before your eyes (Agrid is invisible).

Drake 1 attacks Maz and just hits (20 vs 19+1 AC) doing extra damage since he has friends in the area (16 dmg, 4 HP left, bloodied).

Drake 2 keeps on hacking at Maz but just misses (17 vs 19 AC).

Jagged gets a visit from his long lost ancestors. They shout, "Get up, candy ass!" Jagged's eyes flutter and he is revived! Natural 20. Jagged uses a healing surge to get back to 0 HP. He stands (move action) and uses another healing surge (standard action). 7 HP, bloodied.

You picked a good time to finally get lucky.

That's how reviving works right? The initial healing surge isn't part of your action. And then you get to do your turn, right?

And I'm going to go ahead and assume that going 0 or less HP wipes all of your buffs. So Jagged is no longer raging, no longer regen'ing, or any other benefit from Longtooth Shifting and Swift Panther Rage. But I've got the question posed to the EnWorld ppl so we'll see.

Sagar....

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Cilene (used both daily powers)
Drake 1 (25 dmg, bloodied; cursed)
Drake 2 (1 dmg, cursed)
Jagged (24 dmg, 7 HP, bloodied, regen 2; raging - Until the rage ends, you gain a +2 bonus to speed and can shift 2 squares as a move action (Swift Panther Rage); Until the end of the encounter, you gain a +2 bonus to damage rolls and, when bloodied, gets regen 2 (Longtooth shifting); used daily power)
Sagar
Mazirith (27 dmg, 4 HP, bloodied)
Agrid (20 dmg, bloodied; invis)
Human 4
Rend
Greebo (11 dmg, concealed)

[Greebo]

Greebo:

Standard: Eldritch Blast -> Drake 1 if alive, else Drake 2 : Cha vs. Reflex (+1 if foe bloodied) | 1d10+Cha(3) Damage + Warlock's Curse(1d6)

Use Action Point

Standard : Witchfire -> Drake 2 : Cha vs. Reflex (+1 if foe bloodied) | Hit: 2d6 + Cha(3) Damage and target -6 to attack until end of your next turn. [Fey pact makes penalty 2 + Int (4)] (With Warlock's Curse +1d6 to dmg 1x/round)

Move: Move to U7 - regain concealment

If misty step is triggered, teleport on to U5. Goal is still to get Agrid "nearest" for cursing.

[EricStratton]

Guy on EnWorld brought up a good point. All Jagged was was "unconscious" and "dying". So neither of those would have any effect on his buffs.

Additionally since you make your saving throws at the end of your turn, when Jagged rolled the 20 and woke up, that's the end of his turn.

So basically it looks like I got both things wrong.

Since it was my mistake you get to keep your move (stand up and healing surge) and I've made sure to put your buffs back on your map character.

[noptov52]

Sweet. I thought you were wrong about Longtooth, but I thought you were right about raging. Nice to have both effects - also, to roll a natural 20 and not be dying :P

[Moonshadow]

Centered on N4 - Scorching Burst

I may not be able to see you but that doesn't mean you're getting away!

[DinbinFanfoom]

Note to ES: If you want to "extend" the map, just add tiles to it after loading it in the map page. No need to recreate it or anything. It should dynamically shift and not move the characters. (Should)

[Quervo]

Standard action, Second wind

Action point, Greenflame Blade vs drake 1

No taking above action after seeing Sgar's post... new actions

Standard action - Greenflame Blade on Drake 1, (If i Miss by less than 4 then I will use memory of a thousand lifetimes to add 1d6 to the attack roll)

Action point - Greenflame blade on either Drake 1 or next available target. (If Memory was not used on previous attack but will help on this attack use it now)

[Sagar]

Sagar completely changes his mind.

I cast (minor) healing word on Maz (surge+3+d6) and then attack drake 1 with a healing strike (+5 vs AC, 2d12+5 damage, target is marked until EOT, Maz can use a surge+3 hp immediately).

[Shiz]

Rend moves around the boulders to P3 and looks, listens for any sign of Agrid (although it doesn't matter if he in invisible) and he might have moved passed me on his turn. Percetion +9. If he bumps into him or something, he will attack with Savage Rend +4 vs REF, d8+4, hit: slide target one square - over the edge of the pit in this case.

Note the following rule change in the PHB2:

Perception
Using the Perception skill actively is a minor action,
not a standard action (Player’s Handbook, page 186).Invisibility from PHB1, pg281:

INVISIBLE
✦ You can’t be seen by normal forms of vision.
✦ You have combat advantage against any enemy that
can’t see you.
✦ You don’t provoke opportunity attacks from enemies
that can’t see you.

[EricStratton]

Round 4 con't:

Sagar casts Healing Word on Mazirith healing him for 12 HP. Then he attacks Drake 1 with a Healing Strike (13+3+2 vs AC) leaving a large gash in the side of the animal (14 dmg, target is marked until EOT) and allowing Maz to use another healing surge (+10 HP).

The +3 to healing in both powers comes from Healer's Lore, right? And the extra +2 in your atk and dmg rolls is from Dwarven Weapon Training?

Mazirith (23 HP) thanks Sagar and swings his Greenflame Blade at Drake 1; it misses (11 vs AC). (Nature 4 vs DC) - You have no idea if it missed by less than four or not.

Still want to add MoaTL? Waiting for answer before continuing w/ the rest of Maz's turn which is:

Action point - Greenflame blade on either Drake 1 or next available target. (If Memory was not used on previous attack but will help on this attack use it now)

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[Sagar]

Round 4 con't:


The +3 to healing in both powers comes from Healer's Lore, right? And the extra +2 in your atk and dmg rolls is from Dwarven Weapon Training?



You are correct on all counts.

+3 healing - yes, from Healer's lore
+2 Atk - weapon proficiency from DWT
+2 Dmg - from DWT

[Shiz]

Sagar casts Healing Word on Mazirith healing him for 12 HP. Then he attacks Drake 1 with a Healing Strike (13+3+2 vs AC) leaving a large gash in the side of the animal (14 dmg, target is marked until EOT) and allowing Maz to use another healing surge (+10 HP).

There is no way for Healing Word to heal only 12 if Maz's surge is 10.

[EricStratton]

There is no way for Healing Word to heal only 12 if Maz's surge is 10.
How is Maz's surge 10?

ETA: Ah, I see where you're confused. His surge is 7. He gets another +3 due to Sagar's Healer's Lore feat (feat? power, whatever).

[Shiz]

Ahh.

[Quervo]

move to Action point,

/ooc as a metagamer I am rather sure a modified attack roll of 11 is way crap so no point of wasting a +d6 to roll if it would probably miss anyway. now if that would have been a modified roll of 17 and a miss I would have chanced it. I seriously doubt non epic level one or two mobs have an AC higher than 20.

[Shiz]

move to Action point,


What does that mean?

The 11 is your modified roll. An unmodified 11 should hit a comparable level mob 90% of the time.

[EricStratton]

Round 4 con't:

Previously in Round 4:

Mazirith (23 HP) thanks Sagar and swings his Greenflame Blade at Drake 1; it misses (11 vs AC). (Nature 4 vs DC) - You have no idea if it missed by less than four or not.

I'm taking "move to Action Point" to mean he wants me to not us MoaTL and move on to the AP action he described.

Undaunted Maz whips his Greenflame Blade back around (AP used) at Drake 1 (19+7 vs AC) taking another good sized chunk out of its hide (8 dmg). The flames of the blade lick at Drake 2 (1 dmg) and Human 4 (1 dmg, dead). The human's clothes catch on fire and he falls to the ground. Drake 1 looks terrible, as if the gentlest of breezes could put an end to its pained existence.

Suddenly a crossbow bolt flies through the air (15+7+2 (CA) va 19 AC) plunging itself into Mazirith's chest (10 dmg = 4+3+3 (extra dmg for having CA - mob ability), bloodied). You hear the giggling a moment before Agrid suddenly appears to the east of his original position (now at Q4, visible).

Rend....

Pause for Rend and everyone else to edit their moves now that Agrid is visible again.

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Initiative:

Cilene (used both daily powers)
Drake 1 (47 dmg, bloodied; cursed; marked by Maz (Aegis of Shielding); marked by Sagar until end of Sagar's Round 5 turn)
Drake 2 (2 dmg, cursed)
Jagged (24 dmg, 7 HP, bloodied, regen 2; raging - Until the rage ends, you gain a +2 bonus to speed and can shift 2 squares as a move action (Swift Panther Rage); Until the end of the encounter, you gain a +2 bonus to damage rolls (Longtooth shifting); used daily power; 1 surge used)
Sagar
Mazirith (18 dmg, 13 HP, bloodied; 2 surges used; AP used)
Agrid (20 dmg, bloodied)
Rend
Greebo (11 dmg, concealed)

[Greebo]

Updated

[Moonshadow]

Ohhh, Round 4 is getting exciting!

[Shiz]

Rend moves M1>Q1 and then charges off the ledge to make an astounding leaping attack (that may end in tears...DM discretion on how to handle this) against Agrid: Pounce +4 vs REF, d8+4, hit: CA to next attack against target.

Acrobatics +5, Athletics +2

Place him at R1, I guess. If you allow the charge, then +5 vs REF.

[Greebo]

Cue the Indiana Jones music...

[Sagar]

Cue the Indiana Jones music...
If he pulls out a pistol....

[Greebo]

Oh no, Indy does lots of leaping down onto the enemy attacks... ;)

[EricStratton]

FYI, I PM'ed Shiz an alternate action involving jumping down on Agrid's head. If I don't hear from him by this evening, I'll go ahead and have him jump anyway. If for nothing more than our amusement. :D

[EricStratton]

Round 4 con't:

Rend takes a deep breath, runs over to Q3, and leaps off the cliff. His jump is aimed almost perfectly (19+5 vs DC 15). Agrid looks up; all he has time to do is open his mouth in horror as Rend lands right on top of the gnome using his tiny body to cushion the fall (Agrid fails his save and takes all the fall damage - 9 dmg - and he is stunned for one round and prone). Rend rolls off (to Q5) on to his stomach (Rend is prone).

I can't believe it worked.

Greebo collects his jaw off the floor after having watched Rend's daredevil act. He fires an Eldritch Blast at Drake 1 and (17+3+1 vs REF) knocks the last remaining life out of the reptile (6+3+1 dmg, dead). Grinning as his cursed target dies, Greebo turns into a silvery mist and appears a short distance away (Misty Step to U9).

Greebo then gathers his strength and fires again. This time it's Witchfire at Drake 2. This shot (16+3+1 vs REF) also hits. Purple flames pour out of the reptile's eyes burning him and making it almost impossible to see (3+6+3 = 12 dmg; -6 to attack until end of Greebo's round 5 turn).

Looking quite pleased with himself he skips over to U5 and is suddenly harder to see (triggered Shadow Walk).

End of Round 4

That was a fun round. :)

[EricStratton]

Round 5:

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Cilene (used both daily powers)
Drake 2 (14 dmg, cursed)
Jagged (24 dmg, 7 HP, bloodied, regen 2; raging - Until the rage ends, you gain a +2 bonus to speed and can shift 2 squares as a move action (Swift Panther Rage); Until the end of the encounter, you gain a +2 bonus to damage rolls (Longtooth shifting); used daily power; 1 surge used)
Sagar
Mazirith (18 dmg, 13 HP, bloodied; 2 surges used; AP used)
Agrid (29 dmg, bloodied; stunned, prone)
Rend (prone)
Greebo (11 dmg, concealed)

Cilene...I will get to this evening.

[noptov52]

Jagged, never one to let common sense get in the way of copying a really cool move, will also attempting a charging leap attack (howling strike) against Agrid.

Land R4 or R5 if the gnome is not gorebliterated.

[Moonshadow]

Cilene strolls over to M17 and figuring that he can't POSSIBLY avoid this one, cast Magic Missile at Agrid.

[Greebo]

That was freaking awesome, Shiz!

[Sagar]

I'll cheer Rend's cheek as I circle around to 2 to S8 then attack Drake 2 with Righteous Brand (+5 AC, d12+5 damage, +3 to hit to Maz.

I will also yell out "Take Agrid alive, if you can!" so people can try to knock him out instead of killing him.

[Quervo]

Maz will Shift to S10 and try and draw drake 2 with him (Lightning lure).

Minor Aegis of Shielding Drake 2
Standard Lightning Lure +4 vs Fort, d6+4 Lightning damage, if hits pull drake 2 to s9 to provide flanking.

[Greebo]

Cilene strolls over to M17 and figuring that he can't POSSIBLY avoid this one, cast Magic Missile at Agrid.

One can only hope!

[Moonshadow]

One can only hope!



Pfft, who got the first two kills of this encounter anyway!

[Greebo]

Pfft, who got the first two kills of this encounter anyway!

Yeah, but not with the patented M5!

[Shiz]

I'll cheer Rend's cheek as I circle around to 2 to S8 then attack Drake 2 with Righteous Brand (+5 AC, d12+5 damage, +3 to hit to Maz.

I will also yell out "Take Agrid alive, if you can!" so people can try to knock him out instead of killing him.

Round 5

Rend stand up (move action), makes a loud roar-howl hybrid growl and Pounces on Agrd again:

Coup de Grace
Sometimes, you have the opportunity to attack a foe
who is completely defenseless. It?s not chivalrous to do
so, but it is viciously effective. This action is known as
a coup de grace.

COUP DE GRACE: STANDARD ACTION
✦ Helpless Target: You can deliver a coup de grace
against a helpless enemy adjacent to you. Use any
attack power you could normally use against the
enemy, including a basic attack.
Hit: You score a critical hit.

✦ Slaying the Target Outright: If you deal damage
greater than or equal to the target?s bloodied value,
the target dies.

I assume this applies to a stunned and prone target, if not just a normal +4[+bonus] vs REF, d8+4.

Sagar's desire for a prisoner only vaguely penetrates Rend's thoughts right now. Maybe next round.

[EricStratton]

Round 5:

Cilene walks over to M17 and fires Magic Missile at Agrid. Having not heard Sagar or maybe just wanting to prove her skills as a Wizard, she fires at full strength. The missile (13+5+2 (stunned)-2 (prone) vs REF) hits (2+2+5 = 9 dmg) passing through one side of the little guy and coming out the other end (dead).

Drake 2, all alone in this fight now, continues to follow its dead master's command. He attacks Mazirith (19+6 vs 19 AC) biting down hard on Maz's arm (5+3 dmg; 5 HP left).

Jagged....

Everyone else feel free to update your actions appropriately.

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Cilene (used both daily powers)
Drake 2 (14 dmg, cursed)
Jagged (24 dmg, 7 HP, bloodied, regen 2; raging - Until the rage ends, you gain a +2 bonus to speed and can shift 2 squares as a move action (Swift Panther Rage); Until the end of the encounter, you gain a +2 bonus to damage rolls (Longtooth shifting); used daily power; 1 surge used)
Sagar
Mazirith (26 dmg, 5 HP, bloodied; 2 surges used; AP used)
Rend (prone)
Greebo (11 dmg, concealed; AP used)

[noptov52]

Uhh, error message on the map.

Jagged elects to wait to see what the rest of the part does.

[Sagar]

I'll cheer Rend's cheek as I circle around to 2 to S8 then attack Drake 2 with Righteous Brand (+5 AC, d12+5 damage, +3 to hit to Maz.

I will also yell out "Take Agrid alive, if you can!" so people can try to knock him out instead of killing him.

Disgusted, I continue with the attack Drake 2 (std) and give Maz a healing word (last one, minor action) (surge+3+d6)

[Greebo]

My interpretation of speaking being a free action is that WotC wanted to encourage more realistic communication in combat. In the heat of battle, combatants do not get to stop and discuss tactics for 10 minutes, but in D&D that happens *all* *the* *bloody* *time*. If speech is an action as part of one's round, then speech cannot happen outside of one's round.

So ... I'm thinking Cilene and Rend didn't *ignore* Sagar - Sagar just never got a chance to call off the whoop ass...

If that makes anyone feel better? Maybe? :)

[Shiz]

Round 5

Rend stand up (move action), makes a loud roar-howl hybrid growl

charges the flank of one of the beasts engaging Maz, Pounce: +7[flank and charge bonus], d8+4, hit: target grants CA to next attack.

Map is not working so pick a target for me.

[Quervo]

/ooc ok ES time to play catch up... rd5 action posted up there somewhere... lol

as drake 2 strikes Maz yet again he screams "SPOON......!!!!!!" and strikes back.

[Shiz]

charges the flank of one of the beasts engaging Maz, Pounce: +7[flank and charge bonus], d8+4, hit: target grants CA to next attack.

Amending:

You see Rend's animal ears swivel towards the rubble in the center of the site. He shifts into humanoid form and starts climbing around, obviously looking for something.

[noptov52]

Move Jagged as close to the Drake as possible, in preparation for an attack next round.

[EricStratton]

Round 5 con't:

Jagged regenerates a bit (7+2: 9HP) and then walks off the cliff to S4 taking falling damage almost dying again (9-6: 3HP). He stands up and brushes himself off ready to go.

Sagar seeing Agrid die, curses his weak vocal chords, then circles around to S8 and attacks Drake 2 with Righteous Brand (10+5 vs AC) just connecting with the drake and bloodying it (10 dmg, bloodied; +3 against Drake 2 to Maz). Not finished, he says a prayer for Maz healing the Deva (5+12: 17HP, no longer bloodied).

Mazirith marks Drake 2 w/ Aegis of Shielding. He then shifts to S10 and tries to draw Drake 2 with him using Lightning Lure. He raises his hands to attempt to lasso the drake. Seeing an opening the drake attacks (ranged attack adjacent to mob grants OA) but the Drake misses (17-6 (witchfire) vs 19+1 AC). Continuing with his attack Maz scores a direct hit (natural 20, 10 dmg) and drags the drake over to S9.

You see Rend's animal ears swivel towards the rubble in the center of the site. He shifts into humanoid form and starts climbing around, obviously looking for something.

For Rend:
The moaning you hear is louder now and you know it's coming from H4. You spot an arm struggling under a tarp that's been covered up with rubble, some empty barrels, and other random garbage.

Greebo....

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Cilene (used both daily powers)
Drake 2 (34 dmg, bloodied; cursed)
Jagged (28 dmg, 3 HP, bloodied, regen 2; raging - Until the rage ends, you gain a +2 bonus to speed and can shift 2 squares as a move action (Swift Panther Rage); Until the end of the encounter, you gain a +2 bonus to damage rolls (Longtooth shifting); used daily power; 1 surge used)
Sagar (2 healing words used)
Mazirith (14 dmg, 17 HP; 3 surges used; AP used; +3 against Drake 2 until end of Sagar's round 6 turn)
Rend
Greebo (11 dmg, concealed; AP used)

[Greebo]

The evil nasty halfling being dead, I stay put and Eldritch Blast the drake again.
Cha vs. Reflex (+1 if foe bloodied),
Hit: 1d10+Cha(3) Damage (With Warlock's Curse +1d6 to dmg 1x/round)

so +4 vs. Reflex, 1d10 + 3 + 1d6

[EricStratton]

Round 5 con't:

The evil nasty halfling being dead, Greebo stays put and Eldritch Blasts the drake again. His aim is true striking the drake full on (14+3+1 vs REF) killing the beast (7+3+4; dead).

End of Round 5

End of encounter

120 xp each for fight.
25 xp for Rend for a fun move.

ETA: I've *gotta* get work done today. I'm going to be unable to post for a while.

[Shiz]

Rend shouts "I found someone under a tarp over here. Finish that drake off and come help me."

I will move to H5 and pull back the tarp.

[Sagar]

Moves to see who Rend found and prepares to offer healing assistance (Heal +8). After 5 minutes, I can use a healing word so I will work to uncover the person and, if it's our mentor, stabilize him as best I can.

[Quervo]

Maz kicks the dead overgrown lizard, and head over help everyone with what they found.

[Moonshadow]

Moving down to help!

[Greebo]

Also moving down to be with the party.

[EricStratton]

Rend cautiously removes some of the debris covering the person.

"Oooh, me head."

Recognizing is old mentor's voice, he calls to his group, "Everyone, get over here! I've found him! Master Douven, hold on."

You all carefully uncover the old dwarf, and Sagar gives him a good healing. Still tired, Rend helps him take a seat on one of the old barrels and looks around at each of you. "Thank you, thank you, me students." He looks around suddenly at each of the bodies laying on the ground. At first it appears that he's making sure none of his other students are among the dead. Then he looks at the middle of the dig site. "Yur not done yet, kiddies! This was merely the work crew. They already found the idol! Come!"

He walks gingerly but quickly to the middle of the burial site with the rest of you following. He bends down and appears to be reaching for one of the rocks when his hand passes through the rubble. Seeing Jagged and Rend's confused expressions he explains, "An illusion tah hide the rest of the dig. Now listen - Unless a runner came for it, it's still down there and with the damned illusion still in place I imagine he hasn't made it yet. You must go down and get it. They cannot be allowed tah have it. It's an idol of Orcus. You'll know it when ya see it. If it's not there...well, we'll cross that nightmare of a bridge when we get to it.

"Be careful, though. There're guards. Maybe a dozen'r so kobolds an'...somethin' big. I spotted some of em before they captured me," he admits, his face reddening. He straightens up with Jagged's help. He kicks one of the rocks in frustration. "I wish I could go with ya. I miss crackin' skulls, but..." he trails off as his rubs his lower back. "I'm goin' ta make mah way back to town. As soon as you retrieve the idol you find me at Valthrun's. I'll explain everythin' there, I promise.

"Oh, and it's good to see you all."

He waits to see you all down into the tunnels.

[Shiz]

We take a 5 minute break for encounter powers to recharge.

If you want to heal up, state how many surges you want to spend. Rend spends none.

[Greebo]

We take a 5 minute break for encounter powers to recharge.

If you want to heal up, state how many surges you want to spend. Rend spends none.

If Master Staul permits us to take the time, I will spend a surge (19+7=26 hps left) while we rest (6 left).

Hmm. More Kobolds, he says? So the Halfling was working with the Kobolds? Is this the only way down?

[Sagar]

Insight Check: Is this REALLY Master Staul? Does he seem normal?

Out loud, I will say "Sounds like it's a good thing we came here first. Master, what do you know of the kobolds? How should we best attack them?

[Shiz]

Jagged needs to surge 4 times, Maz twice.

[Greebo]

Jagged needs to surge 4 times, Maz twice.

That's 20 minutes - which, depending on whether we know if there are other exits are not, is time we may not have.

[Shiz]

I don't know this 5 minutes per surge rule. A short rest allows as many surges as you want AFAIK. That is how the DnD podcasts handled it.

If it is 20 minutes, then I say we take it. They aren't going anywhere. We are camping the entrance. Rend would be happy to do some scouting while Jagged puts on his Batman bandaids.

[Greebo]

Never mind - my mistake - I thought it was 1 surge per short rest.
I still only use one, though. I hate to waste hitpoints.

[Quervo]

maz will use 2 surges (6 left), heal 14 damage

[EricStratton]

If Master Staul permits us to take the time, I will spend a surge (19+7=26 hps left) while we rest (6 left).

Hmm. More Kobolds, he says? So the Halfling was working with the Kobolds? Is this the only way down?
Douven finally seems to notice the blood pooling around Jagged. "Oh my boy." He looks around at the rest of you. "Yes, yes, rest a moment. I think you'll be needin' it."

Insight Check: Is this REALLY Master Staul? Does he seem normal?

Out loud, I will say "Sounds like it's a good thing we came here first. Master, what do you know of the kobolds? How should we best attack them?
(Insight) You are positive this is the same dwarf that taught you all, some for many years. He looks much older though due to the beating he was given at the hands of Agrid and his men.

While you're resting, Douven takes the time to explain some. "I believe there's a cult o' Orcus in town. I think they're usin' the kobolds to keep the local population in line. I'd heard the beasts are operatin' out of a lair near here but I hadn't made it there before gettin'...*sigh*...caught," his face reddening again. He regains his composure and continues. "I think if you stop the cult, you'll stop the kobolds."

[Greebo]

"How were you caught, Master, and do you know what these ... ", Greebo spits in the dirt, "...people were doing here?"

[Quervo]

If we can find the Idol here, then maybe taking a day to break up the lair as well would not hurt? At least we know they would no be brought down on us unexpected.

[EricStratton]

"How were you caught, Master, and do you know what these ... ", Greebo spits in the dirt, "...people were doing here?"
"Ah, Greebo. Ever one tah not let my mistakes go unnoticed," Douven says affectionately, patting Greebo on the shoulder. "I got careless. It's been so long since I've been in the field. I'd forgotten how different actual fieldwork is from theoretical classroom lectures. Let my mistake be a lesson to you all - never let your guard down or underestimate your opponent."

[EricStratton]

"As fer Agrid and the rest, they're looking fer the idol. Unfortunately fer us, they found it. We can't allow them tah keep it. If you're askin' how they came tah know about the idol, I wish I knew."

[Shiz]

"Well, I was going to explore below but there is a trapdoor that is too heavy for me to lift. Jagged, if you are feeling better, come help me."

[Greebo]

If we've rested and recovered enough...

"Master is there anything else you can tell us that could aid us, before we seek out this idol?"

[EricStratton]

If we've rested and recovered enough...

"Master is there anything else you can tell us that could aid us, before we seek out this idol?"
"Nothin' more I know about what's below, me boy. But here, take this." Douven removes a necklace from around his neck. You all recognize it as the one he's always seen with at school. The one that he pats whenever he talks about his "dear, sweet Janstine." He opens it up and removes a picture of a beautiful female dwarf, then hands Greebo the necklace. "This'll help ya." Cilene takes it from Greebo and studies it for a second.

"This is most kind of you, sir. Thank you."

Cilene tells you that this is a +1 Dwarven Amulet of Health granting +1 to FORT, REF, and WIL in addition to +5 resist to Poison.

[Greebo]

Sweet - adding to my inventory!

[EricStratton]

"Greebo, Douven's Adventuring Rule #10 - Make sure the loot goes to the right person."

Decide who gets the amulet at some point soon, please.

Douven looks around and makes sure everyone is ready to go. "Right then. Rend, Jagged, Sager - get this door open."

The three of you lift open the door to the tunnel carefully. You see your prudence was probably unneeded as the tunnel before you extends down about twenty feet disappearing into the darkness.

"I do hope one of you remembered Douven's Adventuring Rule #3 - Always bring a light." Mazirith and Jagged quickly pull sun rods out of their adventurer's kits in a clear attempt to show off for their teacher. "Bonus points, Mr. Mazirith, Mr. Jagged," he says with a grin.

And with that you head down.

[Greebo]

"Greebo, Douven's Adventuring Rule #10 - Make sure the loot goes to the right person."
And how many times must I tell you, master - I *AM* the right person. :D

But oh very well...can anyone else make better use of this?

[Shiz]

And how many times must I tell you, master - I *AM* the right person. :D

But oh very well...can anyone else make better use of this?

Maz or Sagar. They actually get targeted.

[Greebo]

Maz or Sagar. They actually get targeted.

SILENCE!!! I KEEL YOU!

(Seriously tho - whoever needs it more...)

[Quervo]

I wouldnt turn it down but i am 13/14/13 w 19ac plus my mark can negate damage if they attack someone other than me.

[Sagar]

Give it to Maz

[Greebo]

Very well. Apologies for jumping out of place - when the master handed it to me I assumed he intended it for me. I give it to Maz.

[Quervo]

" Thank you, sir, if a time comes when it would better for another one of use to use I will pass it on."

[EricStratton]

Maz's PDF updated to reflect the new amulet. *I* called it Dwarven b/c it has +5 resist poison. Character Creator just says "Amulet of Health" but the stats are the same. I like my name better.

For his heeding his master's teachings, Greebo gets a +1 "atta-boy wink" from Douven that grants +1 bonus point on the next exam.