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: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 04, 2008, 02:53:13 AM

The afternoon sun beats down on you; the air is hot and still.  The sparsely settled lands of the Elsir Vale are starting to grow monotonous, with a seemingly endless line of dusty flyspecks of towns.  The town of Drellin's Ferry lies a few miles ahead of you.  Its a settlement hard on the borders of the Witchwood; and the best place from which to begin exploring the nearby forest, with its rumors of ancient treasures.

Assign yourselves speaking colors.  Assume that you've been adventuring for a whlie, but do it in such a way as to introduce yourselves to each other (and me).

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Dan2 September 04, 2008, 03:02:22 PM

Talanar adjusts his leather armor so as to allow some of the trapped heat to escape.

I still can't figure out how the rest of you managed to drag me along on this ridiculous adventure.  Back in the forests, it wasn't nearly so hot, and when it was, there was shade.

He pauses to take a small swig of his waterskin.

Call me a pansy if you want, but we eladrin tend to stick to the feywild for a reason.  Count yourselves lucky that I'm more stoic than most of my kind.

He flashes a quick grin to reveal his sarcasm.

I should make a cooling spell!
Now, which of you wants to be a guinea pig for a spell that I'm going to invent to keep you cool?

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: ImperiousLeader September 04, 2008, 04:20:44 PM

Near the front of the party, Gael glanced back at the grumbling wizard and decided to ignore him. The heat and monotony of the long walk was bothering Gael as well, so he calmed himself by composing an Elven poem:

If the walk is long
And the sun is high and hot
Why not take a ride?

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Snizor September 04, 2008, 04:55:12 PM

Kesk listened to both his companions delirious ramblings as he twirled his trusty dagger in his hand. He was probably the most affected by the heat among them, what with all his fur, yet no one heard Kesk complaining.

(Goblin)Weaklings

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: SixthDeclension September 04, 2008, 05:14:20 PM

Duncan twirls his beard in between his short stubby fingers. His steps are much smaller than some of the others, and works to keep up. Eager go keep his own spirits up, he begins skipping.

We're off to see the wizard, the wonderful wizard of...Elsir Vale! Just kidding! I cant wait to find this treasure!

[spoiler]Mine is Lime Green[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Risada September 04, 2008, 05:31:28 PM

Tisiphone lets a small smile escape her face, as if she was having fun with her companions' reactions.

"Instead of complaining, you guys should try to enjoy this trip....this isn't as bad as you all make it sound.... maybe if you are inspired.... Gael, can you continue?"

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Dan2 September 04, 2008, 05:42:27 PM

Tal' looks expectantly at the party.

So, is that a 'no'?  Come on, it'll be easy!

He looks over at Kesk.

You look like you could really use it, Kesk.  Heck, while I'm at it, I can make you a disguise so the next town doesn't try to make you the unofficial arms-bearer.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Snizor September 04, 2008, 06:14:49 PM

Kesk refuses to dignify the wizards ramblings with a reply.

How about some bugbear poetry instead to pass the time?

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: ImperiousLeader September 04, 2008, 07:02:03 PM

Goblin Poetry? What, like that one about the Dwarf from Mount Tucket?

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Snizor September 05, 2008, 05:00:10 AM

Kesk glares at Gael after his insult.

No. I was thinking of an epic by the renowned bugbear poet Kahless titled, Eviscerated Enlightenment.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Blade2718 September 05, 2008, 08:14:38 AM

The sun reflects quite nicely off the burnished coppery-red scales of Ragnos hide.  He'd traveled with this band of humanoids for a while, but the poetry duel seemed to be a nadir.

We don't ride because Kesk scared the stablehands AND the horses from that last settlement.  Besides, I don't think anybody expected it to be quite so warm.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 06, 2008, 05:05:32 AM

The road leads through a lightly wooded area - you must be getting closer to the Witchwood, and the town of Drellin's Ferry.  As you march down the path, you notice an eerie silence - when suddenly an arrow whizzes by and lands by your feet!

Initiative rolls, please!

I will be using a Google spreadsheet for the map.  http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pjLgJCA71Dz0q5kp5cgQoDQ

Tell me where you wanted to start in the upper left hand corner.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Risada September 06, 2008, 11:28:54 AM

Initiative: 1d20 + 10 = 15 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1722214/)

Position: Ad

EDIT: 17 with SixthDeclension's bonus

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Dan2 September 06, 2008, 12:05:45 PM

[spoiler]Initiative roll! (1d20 9=29) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1722246/)

I'd like to be at Bc.[/spoiler]

EDIT:
[spoiler]31 init with the modifier[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Blade2718 September 06, 2008, 01:29:31 PM

Initiative (21) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1722303/) +2 = 23

Let's say...[D,d]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Snizor September 06, 2008, 01:41:48 PM

Initiative (10) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1722309/)
Position: Cc

Edit: Actually a twelve due to SixthDeclension's character.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: SixthDeclension September 06, 2008, 02:03:59 PM

1d20+5=15 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1722316/)
Position- dB

And I give my allies who can see me a +2.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: ImperiousLeader September 06, 2008, 05:10:54 PM

Position: Ee
Initiative: 30 (with the +2 from Duncan) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1722514/)

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 07, 2008, 03:43:51 AM

You see in the forest a cadre of hobgoblins - they drop their bows and ready their swords.  Off in the distance you can see a smoldering beast.

Map is updated. (http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pjLgJCA71Dz0q5kp5cgQoDQ)  It has a key to show you where you are relative to everything.  And if I'm not mistaken, it is Talanar's turn.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Dan2 September 07, 2008, 03:37:54 PM

[spoiler]Is the forest providing cover or concealment?[/spoiler]

Talanar makes a quick shift to Cd and fires a pair of Icy Rays at Hobgoblins 1 and 2
[spoiler]Attack/Damage for Ice Rays (1d20 9=16, 1d10 4=14, 1d20 9=17, 1d10 4=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1723307/)

Depending on the answer to the first question and whether the attacks hit, I'll use an action point.[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 07, 2008, 06:19:38 PM

Both cover and concealment - a total of -4 to the attack rolls

The rays are blocked by the trees and undergrowth and the hobgoblins that were attacked breathe a sigh of relief.

Battle Status (Round 1)
MAP (http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pjLgJCA71Dz0q5kp5cgQoDQ)
[spoiler]

Name (Init)	|	HP	|	AC/Fort/Ref/Will	|	Status Effects, Miscellaneous
Talanar (31)	|	49/49	|	21/15/19/21	|
Gael (30)	|	53/53	|	22/16/21/18	|
Ragnos (23)	|	45/53	|	24/19/18/20	|	+5 temp HP
Hobgoblin Raiders (22)	|	******	|		|	cover, concealment (only 7,8)
Tisiphone (17)	|	62/62	|	19/16/18/21	|
Duncan (15)	|	61/61	|	21/17/16/16	|
"Burning Wolf" (14)	|	******	|		|
Kesh (12)	|	54/54	|	21/19/21/16	|

[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: ImperiousLeader September 08, 2008, 03:49:22 AM

Minor Action: Quarry Hobgoblin #1
Standard: Twin Strike on #1 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1723908/)
1st Arrow: 19; 11 damage
2nd Arrow: Natural 1
Hunter's Quarry Damage: 5
Move to Cf

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 08, 2008, 03:55:43 AM

The elf's arrows go wide and disappear into the forest.

Please feel free to embelish, ImperiousLeader :)  This is a test, but have some fun too, eh?

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Blade2718 September 08, 2008, 09:40:10 PM

Cutting quickly into the fray, Ragnos unleashes his draconic fury on his foes!  The acidic vapor he expells caught three of the hobgoblins, and hopefully, melting them into a gooey paste.  He turns his attention to the another of the hobbos, and declares him to be his enemy.

OK, move to [H,h].  Using a minor action for Enlarged Dragon Breath (13, 4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1724591/) against Victims 1, 2, 3.  (EDIT:  Deduct -2 for cover for a grand total of 11.)

If I Divine Challenge #4, am I required to close with it THIS turn, or by the end of my next turn.?  If the former, I leave it be.  If the latter, I Challenge it.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 09, 2008, 01:04:33 AM

The roll against Hobgob 1 missed - you have to roll your attack against each target although you keep the damage.

You have to end your turn adjacent to the enemy you want to challenge, so no go on that.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Blade2718 September 09, 2008, 01:21:25 AM

To hit Victim 2 (21), Victim 3 (25) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1724765/).  Victim 2 and 3 have the cover penalty deducted.  Damage is still 4.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 09, 2008, 01:31:04 AM

The 2 of the hobgoblins scream in agony as the acid melts away their flesh.  They fall to the ground, writhing in agony.  The 3rd, manages to hide behind the tree to find enough cover from the blast.

Two pairs of hobgoblins rush out and split up - one goes for the bow wielder and one goes for the burly dragonborn! 

Swords strikes rain down on the ranger but he is able to weave his way out of danger.

The dragonborn's armor deflect both attacks against him - unfortunately, his armor offers no protection against the arrows that are trained right at him.

Ragnos takes 8 damage

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Risada September 09, 2008, 03:39:13 PM

Tisiphone moves forward, looking for a good position to support the reckless dragonborn...
While she can't ge to Ragnos, Tisiphone attacks one of the hobgoblins attacking Gael.

Move to Ed and attacks Hobgoblin 1 with Sacred Flame.

1d20+9=26 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1725209/), 1d6+7=9 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1725215/)

Choose Ragnos as the target for Sacred flame.

[spoiler]Blade, choose between 5 temporary hp or to make a save (please pick the temp. hp :P)[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 09, 2008, 04:19:24 PM

Holy power burns the hobgoblin as he collapses to the ground in pain.

I forgot that criticals aren't double damage - Ragnos only took 8.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: SixthDeclension September 09, 2008, 09:06:52 PM

Still with a bounce in his small step, Duncan leaps over toward the hobgoblin closest to him that is next to Gael. With a manuever that, combined with swings from his glaive, seems to bring his allies closer to the enemies, Duncan attacks.

Either Talanor or Gail can shift 1 square.

Wolf Pack tactics. 1d20+10=27, 2d4+5=11 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1725555/)

[spoiler]Did I do this right? This is my first attack roll as a 4e character....[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 09, 2008, 11:04:24 PM

: SixthDeclension  September 09, 2008, 09:06:52 PM

Did I do this right? This is my first attack roll as a 4e character....

Its fine.  But, since the free shift from Wolf Pack Tactics is "Special", it happens before the attack happens.  And you determine which ally gets to shift, but feel free to consult with your party mates.

The gnome's glaive pieces the hobgoblin's torso and he falls down as blood leaks out of him.

From within the forest, a wolf seemingly made entirely of flame bounds out at great speed and makes a beeline for the dragonborn.  Ragnos is able to make a quick step and avoid the snapping jaws.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Blade2718 September 09, 2008, 11:19:31 PM

: Risada  September 09, 2008, 03:39:13 PM

Choose Ragnos as the target for Sacred flame.[/color]

[spoiler]Blade, choose between 5 temporary hp or to make a save (please pick the temp. hp :P)[/spoiler]

Clearly, I choose the temp hp. =)

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Snizor September 10, 2008, 05:46:12 AM

Kesk moves closer to the flaming wolf. Realizing that he can't quite get into a flanking position against the burning beast, Kesk turns and hurls his trusty dagger at the Hobgoblin near Gael.


Kesk moves to Ge, then makes a ranged basic attack against Hobgoblin #4
Attack: 1d20+13=23 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1726027/) vs AC, damage 1d6+6=7 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1726028/)

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 10, 2008, 06:02:21 AM

Kesk's aim is true and the dagger is becomes lodged in the raider's throat.  He makes disgusting gurgling noises for a few moments before he finally passes.

The sounds of combat ring loudly in the ears of these hobgoblins and Ragnos is able to see two more hobgoblins emerge from around the bend - one wielding a spear and the other with two wicked looking blades.  With them is another of the fire beasts, leashed to a heavy chain that the spear wielder holds in his right hand.

For the Khulkor Zuul!  For the Red Hand!  With that the beast is released and the two hobgoblins leap into the fray.

Talanar is up.  Arcana checks, History checks, also.

Battle Status (Round 2)
MAP (http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pjLgJCA71Dz0q5kp5cgQoDQ)
[spoiler]

Name (Init)	|	HP	|	AC/Fort/Ref/Will	|	Status Effects, Miscellaneous
Talanar (31)	|	49/49	|	21/15/19/21	|
Gael (30)	|	53/53	|	22/16/21/18	|
Spear Hob (25)	|	******	|		|
Ragnos (23)	|	45/53	|	24/19/18/20	|	+1 temp HP
Hobgoblin Raiders (22)	|	******	|		|	cover, concealment (only 7,8)
Tisiphone (17)	|	62/62	|	19/16/18/21	|
Duncan (15)	|	61/61	|	21/17/16/16	|
"Burning Wolf" (14)	|	******	|		|
TWF Hob (13)	|	******	|		|
Kesh (12)	|	54/54	|	21/19/21/16	|
"Burning Wolf 2" (11)	|	******	|		|	prone

[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Dan2 September 10, 2008, 03:59:20 PM

[spoiler]Arcana and History checks (1d20 14=17,  1d20 9=17) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1726376/)[/spoiler]

Cover me!  Talanar shouts as he dashes forward (to Gg :lol).

He stops for just a moment as he sees the new combatants around the bend.

Oh, no you don't!  Stay over there!

[spoiler]3 Attacks and Damage (1d20 9=16,  1d20 9=29,  1d20 9=29,  1d6 6=10) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1726413/)  Attacks are N to S.

Attacks are vs reflex (sorry)[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 10, 2008, 04:24:57 PM

What attack was that vs which defense?

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Dan2 September 10, 2008, 10:15:33 PM

[spoiler]Oops attacks are vs reflex defense :([/spoiler]

EDIT:[spoiler]GAH!  It was Icy Terrain...[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 10, 2008, 10:35:07 PM

What spell was it?  Burning Hands?

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: ImperiousLeader September 10, 2008, 11:15:00 PM

Gael charged past the bodies of the fallen hobgoblins, and draws two arrows. Sighting carefully at the flaming dog, he lets the arrows fly.

[spoiler]
Move to He, Quarry @
Two-Fanged Strike (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1726867/) at @
Attack 1: 26, 13 dmg
Attack 2: 25, 9 dmg
Bonus Damage: 7
If both arrows struck, +3 damage
= 32 damage total[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: SixthDeclension September 10, 2008, 11:21:58 PM

[spoiler]What are my rules for delaying actions?[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Blade2718 September 10, 2008, 11:24:51 PM

Did any of the Victims around me die?  I plan on using Valiant Strike, which is dependent on how many people I'm surrounded by.

[spoiler]Also, I will be out of town this weekend, so if necessary, PI, you can just roll basic melee attacks for me.[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 11, 2008, 12:44:44 AM

: SixthDeclension  September 10, 2008, 11:21:58 PM

[spoiler]What are my rules for delaying actions?[/spoiler]

Same as in 3.5 - declare you want to delay and tell me where in the initiative order you want back in.  If you don't use your delayed action, you've wasted your turn for the round.

Talanar's hands spread open and he makes a smooth, wiping motion - suddenly, the the flaming beast and his keeper fall over as the ground beneath them ices up.

The arrows plunge into the beast and small flames spurt from its body.  Its snarls in pain.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Blade2718 September 11, 2008, 01:33:25 AM

Seeing the arrows bite into the canine, Ragnos laughs heartily.  Here's another gift from mighty Kord!

Divine Challenge Victim @ and Valiant Strike it.  Valiant Strike (Str v. AC) (13, 13) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1727082/).  Wow, good thing there's no critical failure.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 11, 2008, 01:36:14 AM

The spear wielding hobgoblin laughs at the dragonborn You and your god are weak before the might of the Red Hand! He rises to his feet and blows a horn.  The horn's tone is clear, yet ominous.

The searing heat of the flaming wolf is a real nuisance to the heavily armored paladin.  The two raiders pinning Ragnos down slowly circle around him and swing their swords, but Ragnos is able to shake them off.  The archers still hidden in the forest can still land clean hits on him, however.

Ragnos takes 5.

Battle Status (Round 2)
MAP (http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pjLgJCA71Dz0q5kp5cgQoDQ)
[spoiler]

Name (Init)	|	HP	|	AC/Fort/Ref/Will	|	Status Effects, Miscellaneous
Talanar (31)	|	36/49	|	21/15/19/21	|
Gael (30)	|	53/53	|	22/16/21/18	|
Spear Hob (25)	|	******	|		|
Ragnos (23)	|	45/53	|	24/19/18/20	|
Hobgoblin Raiders (22)	|	******	|		|	cover, concealment (only 7,8)
Tisiphone (17)	|	62/62	|	19/16/18/21	|
"Burning Wolf" (14)	|	***	|		|
TWF Hob (13)	|	******	|		|
Kesk (12)	|	46/54	|	21/19/21/16	|
"Burning Wolf 2" (11)	|	******	|		|
Duncan (11-)	|	61/61	|	21/17/16/16	|

[/spoiler]

Tisiphone is up

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Dan2 September 11, 2008, 02:26:23 AM

[spoiler]Wow, I really screwed that up...  Sorry
I used Icy Terrain...[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: SixthDeclension September 11, 2008, 09:19:08 AM

I will delay my actions to the end of the initiative order, after the second wolf.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Risada September 11, 2008, 04:59:33 PM

"Then, you shall perish for what you believe!, one who openly offends the gods!"
After Tisiphone replies to the spear wielding Hobgoblin, she moves to get a better view to the flaming beast, then gathers holy energy and attack. "Gael, finish off that beast!"

Move to Ff and uses Lance of Faith (Wisdom vs Reflex)

1d20+9=14 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1727577/), 1d8+7=8 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1727578/)

If it hits, Gael/ImperiousLeader gains a +2 power bonus against the flaming beast until your next attack against it.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 12, 2008, 03:03:14 AM

Holy light surrounds the fiery wolf, but it doesn't seem to faze him.  Ha!  You and your god are weak too - you pathetic wretches will know the awesome power of our Queen very soon...muahahah!  The flame beast rears his head and exhales a huge gout of flames, but its heat subsides quickly.

The burly hobgoblin with twin blades dashes forward and unleashes a flurry of wild attacks against Ragnos.  Talanar watches in a moment of awe at the speed at which the hobgoblin maneuvers, when suddenly he feels the cold steel of a sword slicing his flesh open!

Man, I had like...7 attack rolls right there and only 1 hits.  I must suck at this game.  Talanar takes 13 - don't bother with Shield, won't help you ;)

Kesh is up

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: ImperiousLeader September 12, 2008, 04:18:40 AM

Ah, but will Shield work with Disruptive Strike?

Gael's keen eyes pierce the torrent of violence as the Hobgoblin's blades flash. Timing his moment, he looses an arrow.

Disruptive Strike (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1728128/)
Attack: 14, 15 damage
Bah, Elven Reroll (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1728131/)
New Attack: 23
If the arrow hits, the landing attack takes a -6 penalty to it's attack role.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Snizor September 12, 2008, 04:21:13 AM

Kesk remains silent as he moves to flank the burning wolf creature. With expert skill, he then delivers a brutal stab.

Kesk moves to Jf, then uses Torturous Strike against wolf 1 (flanking with Ragnos for CA).
Attack: 1d20+16=32 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1728130/) vs. AC
Damage:2d6+2d8+14=28 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1728135/)

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 12, 2008, 04:32:01 AM

Nice!  Still doesn't stop it  :P

Kesk's blade finds its home in a very fleshy part of the beast.  Its unearthly howl is painful to listen to.  Its bloodied now.

With great agility, the other flaming beast bounds across the battlefield and lunges for the bugbear that caused its pack mate pain.  Its jaws snap and clamp on Kesk's forearm.  The searing heat of beast cauterizes the wound, preventing blood from flowing - but not the pain.

Kesk takes 4+4 fire.  Duncan is up.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: SixthDeclension September 12, 2008, 05:02:25 PM

Duncan moves to his companions. His glaive seems to glow with a faint light as he swings it at the TWF hobgoblin.

Move to Fg, and use Warlord's Favor. Str. Vs. AC 1d20+10=22 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1728548/) Damage is 4d4+5=14 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1728550/) if you roll dice twice, not sure. Or its 2d4=4 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1728552/) times 2 +5 if you multiply weapon damage. Any attacks against target get a +4 to hit

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 13, 2008, 02:14:12 AM

The gnome's glaive misses its mark, and the hobgoblin sneers at the diminutive warrior.  Ah, snack time!

Far in the distance, you hear the stomping of boots - as more raiders race down the road directly toward the party!

Talanar is up

Battle Status (Round 3)
MAP (http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pjLgJCA71Dz0q5kp5cgQoDQ)
[spoiler]

Name (Init)	|	HP	|	AC/Fort/Ref/Will	|	Status Effects, Miscellaneous
Talanar (31)	|	26/49	|	21/15/19/21	|
Gael (30)	|	35/53	|	22/16/21/18	|
Spear Hob (25)	|	******	|		|
Ragnos (23)	|	32/53	|	24/19/18/20	|
Hobgoblin Raiders (22)	|	******	|		|	cover, concealment (only 7,8), combat advantage (9,10)
Tisiphone (17)	|	62/62	|	19/16/18/21	|
"Burning Wolf" (14)	|	***	|		|
TWF Hob (13)	|	******	|		|
Kesk (12)	|	46/54	|	21/19/21/16	|
"Burning Wolf 2" (11)	|	******	|		|
Duncan (11-)	|	51/61	|	21/17/16/16	|

[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Dan2 September 13, 2008, 12:56:02 PM

[spoiler]The map is still correct, right?[/spoiler]

Talanar shifts away from the hobbo next to him (over to Gf).

He decides that the up-close-and-personal game is for his friends with the real weapons, and attacks Qh with Scorching Burst.

[spoiler]Scorching Burst (1d20 9=17,  1d20 9=23,  1d6 6=10)

(vs Reflex) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1729621/)[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 13, 2008, 01:08:31 PM

The talkative hobgoblin dodges out of the way of the blast, and the flaming beast doesn't seem to care.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: ImperiousLeader September 13, 2008, 05:45:48 PM

Gael draws two arrows and fires at the nearest flaming dog.

[spoiler]Twin Strike (http://) on @
First Attack: 19, 6 dmg
Second Attack: 31, 9 dmg
Hunter's Quarry: 1 dmg[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 14, 2008, 05:47:59 PM

Two arrows fly toward the beast - one lands solidly in its side, the other sails above its head.

The spear wielding hobgoblin lowers his spear and makes a bee-line for Ragnos - and his aim is true!  Ragnos is barely able to dodge a life-ending charge and instead, the spear's tip rips through his arm.

Ragnos takes 14.  Blade2718 should be able to respond today or tomorrow, so we'll wait for him.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Blade2718 September 14, 2008, 09:37:43 PM

With a roar of pain, Ragnos attacks the injured wolf with another mighty attack, this one designed to bolster his flagging vigor

I use Bolstering Strike against @.  Cha v. AC (17, 14) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1731072/).  +2 Flanking is 19.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 14, 2008, 10:21:01 PM

Ragnos is distracted by the menacing hobgoblins surrounding him and he swings into thin air.

The newly arrived hobgoblins break their tightly packed formation, spreading out while advancing.  The hobgoblins surrounding Ragnos swing their swords, but he brushes them aside with deft parries.

The archers in the forest seem distracted by the arrival of their comrades.

Hobgoblins 9 & 10 grant Combat Advantage because they ran

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Risada September 15, 2008, 11:04:24 PM

Feeling the danger Ragnos is in, Tisiphone call upon her restorative powers to treat her friend...

"Words of power, treat my ally's wounds!"

Uses Healing Word on Ragnos/Blade2718

2d6=7 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1732470/) plus Healing Surge points

After that she turns her attention to the fire wolf, and attacks him again.

Attacks with Lance of Faith at @ (Wis vs Reflex)

1d20+9=15 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1732480/), 1d8+7=15 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1732483/)
Aw, crap.... Elven Accuracy: 1d20+11=24; 1d8+7=12 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1732489/)

If it hits, Kesk/Snizor gains +2 power bonus against the Fire Wolf.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 16, 2008, 03:06:34 AM

The wolf howls in pain again as he once again breathes a gout of flames into the mass of flesh in front of him.  The flames race up and ignite bits of clothes on Duncan, Gael and Talanar, but having bodies in the way protects Tisiphone from the worst of it.

The twin blades of the hobgoblin flash in a whirl of steel as he unleashes an incredible barrage of attacks against the paladin.  Ragnos raises his shield and he is able to hide behind it to deflect most of the attacks, but still some make it past his guard.

Duncan, Gael and Talanar take 10 fire and Ragnos takes 21.  Kesk is up.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Snizor September 16, 2008, 04:22:09 AM

Kesk stabs at the wounded wolf, hoping to finally fell the beast.


Minor: Predatory Eye (+1d6 dmg)
Standard: Piercing Strike against the wolf(Attack:1d20+18=21 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1732860/), assuming that Tisiphone hit, vs. Ref)
Damage: 1d6+1d6+2d8+10=22 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1732863/)

If the attack kills the wolf, I use my move action to move to Fh.

Edit: Don't mind at atll, PI

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 16, 2008, 04:34:28 AM

The bugbear lunges for the hound and his blade slices open its throat No more fire-breathing, OK?.  The flames that surround the beast die down.

Sensing that its twin is no more for this world, the other hound makes a desperate rush for the nearest enemy, and latches onto Gael with his teeth!

Dead.  Hope you don't mind me taking a little liberty with your character, siznor.  Gael takes 4+4 fire damage.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: SixthDeclension September 16, 2008, 04:43:01 PM

Duncan speaks in a clear, bubbly voice, Here ya go! He then swings his glaive with his short and stubby arms at the hobgoblin with the spear in his hands.

Move to Gg and use Stand Tough as a minor action. All allies in 5 burst gain 12 hp. Use Wolf Pack Tactics on Spear hobbo. 1d20+10=18, 2d4+5=10 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1733814/)  

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Blade2718 September 16, 2008, 05:31:38 PM

: SixthDeclension  September 16, 2008, 04:43:01 PM

Duncan speaks in a clear, bubbly voice, Here ya go! He then swings his glaive with his short and stubby arms at the hobgoblin with the spear in his hands.

Move to Gg and use Stand Tough as a minor action. All allies in 5 burst gain 12 hp. Use Wolf Pack Tactics on Spear hobbo. 1d20+10=18, 2d4+5=10 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1733814/)  

Straight up healing or healing surge?  If not surge, then are they temp hp?  I'd rather not have to look it up. =)

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: SixthDeclension September 16, 2008, 06:10:34 PM

Straight up healing, no strings attached.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 16, 2008, 06:18:06 PM

Battle Status (Round 4)
MAP (http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pjLgJCA71Dz0q5kp5cgQoDQ)
[spoiler]

Name (Init)	|	HP	|	AC/Fort/Ref/Will	|	Status Effects, Miscellaneous
Gael (30)	|	47/53	|	22/16/21/18	|
Spear Hob (25)	|	******	|		|
Ragnos (23)	|	37/53	|	24/19/18/20	|
Talanar (23-	|	38/49	|	21/15/19/21	|
Hobgoblin Raiders (22)	|	******	|		|	cover, concealment (only 7,8), combat advantage (9,10)
Tisiphone (17)	|	56/62	|	19/16/18/21	|
"Burning Wolf" (14)	|	***	|		|	DEAD
TWF Hob (13)	|	******	|		|	vulnerable 5 radiant, divine challenge
Kesk (12)	|	48/54	|	21/19/21/16	|
"Burning Wolf 2" (11)	|	******	|		|
Duncan (11-)	|	51/61	|	21/17/16/16	|

[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Dan2 September 16, 2008, 06:41:30 PM

Talanar pauses for a moment and yells Ragnos go get the hell hound!

[spoiler]I delay (until after Ragnos)[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Blade2718 September 16, 2008, 09:47:21 PM

[spoiler]OK, that's fine.  I'll probably still use Bolstering Strike, though.  I just realized I neglected a holy symbol.  I know I have leftover money, can we retroactively assume I have a mundane holy symbol?[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 16, 2008, 09:49:08 PM

Please wait for Gael - you may want to change your action depending on what he and I do.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: ImperiousLeader September 17, 2008, 01:34:13 AM

Wincing in pain, Gael rapidly retreats from hound.

Okay, first, a slight retcon. As a reaction to the hound's attack, Gael uses Yield Ground, to shift to Ef. Technically, that was last round.

Ignoring the dog, Gael sets his sights on the dual-wielding orc, and draws two arrows, firing them at the two hobgoblins flanking Ragnos. Then Gael moves into the forest to gain cover.

[spoiler]

Quarry "Z".
Split the Tree (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1734317/) targetting "Z" and "U"
Roles: 18 and 30, apply 30 to both targets.
Damage: 22
Extra quarry damage to Z: 4
Move to El.
[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 17, 2008, 04:27:02 AM

The arrows strike true and pierce the armor of the hobgoblins.  The one wielding a spear barks some orders and the group of hobgoblins circle around Ragnos, making their way toward Talanar!   The spear wielder strikes Ragnos and nicks his exposed sword arm with his spear tip.  Emboldened, strikes at the wizard and snags some of his robes, but misses his torso.

Ragnos takes 8.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Blade2718 September 17, 2008, 08:17:38 AM

Seeing one of the bloodthirsty hobgoblins engage his squishier compatriot fills Ragnos with anger.  Yanking the holy symbol from around his neck, he uses the magic of his armor to heal his mounting wounds.  You will face the judgement of Kord this day! he shouts at far raider, daring him to face a worthy opponent.

You were right about needing to change tactics.  I use Challenge on Z and hit him with a Sign of Vulnerability 1d20 12=28 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1734111/).  I have to roll separate damage because this is the roll I used for the attack that I changed: 3d8 4=25 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1734603/)

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 17, 2008, 03:17:47 PM

While digging out his holy symbol, the hobgoblins launch a coordinated assault!

Ragnos takes 8

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Dan2 September 17, 2008, 05:33:08 PM

Alright, looks like I'm playing monkey in the middle...  Gotta fix that.

Talanar looks around to see the hobgoblins slowly surrounding him.
How about you two get away from me!

He attacks with a peal of thunder and a burst of force.

[spoiler]Thunderwave (vs Fort) (1d20 9=26, 1d20 9=11, 1d6 6=11) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1735043/)
Attacking U and 9

If they are affected, I slide them diagonally down and right. (3 squares)

If U is affected, I'm probably going to use an action point.[/spoiler]

[spoiler]If U is not affected:[/spoiler]

Seeing that his attack didn't work out, Talanar decides that one goblin is better than two, and shifts to the middle of his friends. (to Fg)

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: SixthDeclension September 17, 2008, 09:47:00 PM

I totally should have healed...

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Blade2718 September 18, 2008, 01:20:06 AM

: SixthDeclension  September 17, 2008, 09:47:00 PM

I totally should have healed...

Nah, I'm good. =)  We need to take these frakkers out.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 18, 2008, 02:39:12 AM

The pressure waves from the sudden thunderclap is enough to drive back the spear wielding hobgoblin, although his comrade seems unfazed.

Let's see that AP, then.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Dan2 September 18, 2008, 01:00:19 PM

[spoiler]Action Point![/spoiler]

After managing to blast the spear-wielding monster into a better position, Talanar takes the opportunity to catch him and a few of his allies in a wintery flurry, obscuring their view and damaging them.

[spoiler]Winter's Wrath Attacks (1d20 9=11, 1d20 9=12, 1d20 9=22, 1d20 9=12) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1736044/)  (vs Fort)
(I can't remember if someone has a bonus to actions taken with an action point)
Damage (2d8 6=11) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1736045/)
People in the area can't see out, people outside can't see in.
People starting their turn inside (or moving into it) take 4 Damage

Also, low rolls for the suck...[/spoiler]

Afterward, Talanar disappears in a glimmer of light (and reappears at Bi)
[spoiler]Fey Step with my move action.[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 18, 2008, 04:36:16 PM

One of the sword wielding hobgoblins collapses in shock, but the others seem to fare well against the sudden snowstorm.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: SixthDeclension September 18, 2008, 08:44:14 PM

: Blade2718  September 18, 2008, 01:20:06 AM

: SixthDeclension  September 17, 2008, 09:47:00 PM

I totally should have healed...

Nah, I'm good. =)  We need to take these frakkers out.

I mean I did heal a bunch of us...I dont think it came up though on the list.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 19, 2008, 01:54:42 AM

Unable to withstand the bitter cold anymore, the other hobgoblins collapse to the ground, shivering.  The other hobgoblins charge in and attack - one lands a blow on Ragnos and one lands a blow on Kesk.

Interesting fact - Winter's Wrath doesn't deal damage when you pass through it :)  Ragnos takes 8, Kesk takes 6.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: SixthDeclension September 19, 2008, 06:14:32 PM

Waiting for Kesk.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Snizor September 19, 2008, 08:03:46 PM

: SixthDeclension  September 19, 2008, 06:14:32 PM

Waiting for Kesk.

Why me? It's Risada's turn, not mine.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: SixthDeclension September 19, 2008, 08:08:51 PM

: Snizor  September 19, 2008, 08:03:46 PM

: SixthDeclension  September 19, 2008, 06:14:32 PM

Waiting for Kesk.

Why me? It's Risada's turn, not mine.

Oops, my bad. I apologize. In any case, waiting.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Blade2718 September 19, 2008, 11:18:24 PM

: PhoenixInferno  September 19, 2008, 01:54:42 AM

Interesting fact - Winter's Wrath doesn't deal damage when you pass through it :)  Ragnos takes 8, Kesk takes 6.

Hey rocket scientist, I'm at 37 hp, not 35.  I was at full hp, then 8 from opportunity attacks, and another 8 from the charging is -16.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 19, 2008, 11:24:28 PM

: Blade2718  September 19, 2008, 11:18:24 PM

: PhoenixInferno  September 19, 2008, 01:54:42 AM

Interesting fact - Winter's Wrath doesn't deal damage when you pass through it :)  Ragnos takes 8, Kesk takes 6.

Hey rocket scientist, I'm at 37 hp, not 35.  I was at full hp, then 8 from opportunity attacks, and another 8 from the charging is -16.

Arguing with the DM? -10 HP! :)

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Blade2718 September 20, 2008, 12:18:01 AM

: PhoenixInferno  September 19, 2008, 11:24:28 PM

: Blade2718  September 19, 2008, 11:18:24 PM

: PhoenixInferno  September 19, 2008, 01:54:42 AM

Interesting fact - Winter's Wrath doesn't deal damage when you pass through it :)  Ragnos takes 8, Kesk takes 6.

Hey rocket scientist, I'm at 37 hp, not 35.  I was at full hp, then 8 from opportunity attacks, and another 8 from the charging is -16.

Arguing with the DM? -10 HP! :)

R u serioius??!?!  OMG h4xx0rz!!

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Risada September 20, 2008, 12:36:09 AM

Tisiphone looks for a better position in the battlefield, praying that she will escape most of the harm, andsays in a loud voice, towards the living hell hound:

Begone, foul beast!!

Shifts to Fg and uses Cause Fear on & (Wisdom vs Will)

1d20+9=23 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1737993/)

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 20, 2008, 04:48:00 AM

As Tisiphone raises her holy symbol to project the power of her deity, one of the hobgoblins slips his sword through her armor.

The hound flees in terror before the power of Tisiphone and her deity.

Tisiphone takes 6, Kesk gets an AoO vs the Hell Hound.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Snizor September 20, 2008, 05:22:07 AM

OA vs. Wolf.
Attack:1d20+13=24 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1738190/) vs. AC
Damage: 1d6+8=13 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1738193/)

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 20, 2008, 05:31:17 AM

Kesk is barely able to get his blade out in time to land a nicking swipe on the hound as he escapes into the forest.

The hobgoblin with two blades swings around and lays into Ragnos, but he is able to deflect the attacks, although one was a little too close for comfort.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Snizor September 20, 2008, 06:11:36 AM

Seeing the twin-blade weilding hobgoblin assault Ragnos, Kesk nimbly tumbles past Duncan before launching an attack designed to throw his enemy off-balance.


Kesk shifts to Hf using Tumble utility, then uses Imperiling Strike on the TWF Hobgoblin (uses Fighter Multiclass feat for +1 to-hit).
Attack:1d20+17=28 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1738205/) vs. Fort
Damage: 1d6+6+2d8+4=21 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1738206/) and the target has -4 penalty to AC and Ref defense until the end of my next turn.


If the Attack hits:
[spoiler]
Time to die, Goblin!
Taking advantage of his adversary's lowered guard, Kesk launches a furious flurry of steel at his opponent.


Kesk spends his action point (gaining +1 to-hit and +3 damage from Duncan's Tactical Presence CF and Tactical Assaut feat) to use Rain of Blows.

Attacks: 1d20+17=34, 1d20+17=33, 1d20+17=30, 1d20+17=37 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1738209/) vs. AC
Primary 1: 34
Primary 2: 33
Secondary 1: 30
Secondary 2: 37 (Crit)

Damage:
Primary 1: 1d6+9=13 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1738211/)
Primary 2: 1d6+9=11 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1738212/)
Secondary 1: 1d6+9=10 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1738213/)
Secondary 2: (Crit) 6+9+2d8=25 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1738214/)
[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Blade2718 September 20, 2008, 08:34:19 AM

IMPORTANT OOC
[spoiler]I just noticed my max hp has been wrong.  I originally had 53, while my total should have been 15+(Con Score)+6*(6 levels)=15+14+36=65.  Sheet has been updated.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: SixthDeclension September 21, 2008, 12:55:45 PM

Wow Snizor, that attack was epic...

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Blade2718 September 21, 2008, 01:17:26 PM

: SixthDeclension  September 21, 2008, 12:55:45 PM

Wow Snizor, that attack was epic...

+1

Also, can we get a map and initiative update?

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 22, 2008, 04:23:21 AM

The hobgoblin gasps as one of Kesk's blades pieces deep into his side.

The fiery beast shakes off the effect of the Cleric's prayer and makes a quick u-turn and breathes on the Wizard, but he hides behind a tree and avoids the worst of it.

Duncan should have gone before the hound, but since it missed, I'm not going to worry about it right now, and then top of the round with Gael.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 22, 2008, 04:28:42 AM

Battle Status (Round 4)
MAP (http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pjLgJCA71Dz0q5kp5cgQoDQ)
[spoiler]

Name (Init)	|	HP	|	AC/Fort/Ref/Will	|	Status Effects, Miscellaneous
Gael (30)	|	47/53	|	22/16/21/18	|
Spear Hob (25)	|	******	|		|
Ragnos (23)	|	49/65	|	24/19/18/20	|
Talanar (23-)	|	38/49	|	21/15/19/21	|
Hobgoblin Raiders (22)	|	******	|		|	cover, concealment (only 7,8), combat advantage (9,10)
Tisiphone (17)	|	56/62	|	19/16/18/21	|
"Burning Wolf" (14)	|	***	|		|	DEAD
TWF Hob (13)	|	******	|		|	vulnerable 5 radiant, divine challenge
Kesk (12)	|	48/54	|	21/19/21/16	|
Duncan (12-)	|	51/61	|	21/17/16/16	|
"Burning Wolf 2" (11)	|	***	|		|

[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Snizor September 22, 2008, 05:26:48 AM

: PhoenixInferno  September 22, 2008, 04:23:21 AM

It would be more awesome if it were 100% legal:
1) I believe you already used Student of the Sword.  Doesn't really matter because you rolled like a pro.
2) You don't get two attacks with each hand with Rain of Blows.  Attacks always default to attack with one weapon - if it was different, it would say so, like the Ranger's at-will Twin Strike.

OOC:
1. I did not use it earlier. My pre-CA, pre-Student of the Sword attack bonus is +13. With CA, my attack bonus goes up by 3 instead of 2 due to my nimble blade feat (for a total of +16, which is what I had previously). I believe you mistook the bonus from nimble blade earlier for me using Student of the Sword.

2.

: Rain of Blows

Encounter (Standard)- Martial, Weapon, Melee
Primary Target: One creature
Attack: Strength vs. AC, two attacks
Hit: 1[W] + Strength modifier damage.
Weapon: If you’re wielding a light blade, a spear, or a flail and have Dexterity 15 or higher, make a secondary attack.
Secondary Target: The same or a different target
Secondary Attack: Strength vs. AC
Hit: 1[W] + Strength modifier damage.

Rain of Blows gives two primary attacks with the same weapon. Each time one of them hits, the weapon part of the power (which gives a secondary attack) triggers, resulting in up to four attacks from Rain of Blows with a single weapon. My numbering of the attacks was to indicate that if one of the primary attacks missed which secondary attack wouldn't happen.

Sorry about any confusion.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: ImperiousLeader September 22, 2008, 09:27:12 AM

Ignoring the fury of combat, Gael carefully sights his next arrow, and looses it at the dual-wielding hobgoblin. He then moves off, picking his way around the battle, seeking a better shot.

Hawk's Talon (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1740064/) on "Z"
Attack Role: 28 (This ignores cover and concealment, but not superior cover or total concealment.)
Damage: 19
Move to Ip, taking a route to avoid "16".

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 22, 2008, 02:21:24 PM

siznor - Yes, I missed the Special line - however, its not clear to me whether the 2ndary attack resolves per hit or after the 2 primary attacks.  It seems reasonable so I will agree.  He still ain't dead. :)

Still waiting for Duncan.  You hit, ImperiousLeader, but I want to see what Duncan does.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: SixthDeclension September 22, 2008, 08:14:51 PM

Duncan Yells to Kesk to make an attack and he swings his dagger at the TWF Hobgoblin. Duncan stays where he is.

I use Commanders strike. 1d20+13=29 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1740627/) 1d6+9=13 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1740629/) Kesks basic hit plus my int modifier to damage.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 24, 2008, 04:20:29 AM

Kesk just can't get enough - his blade strikes the hobgoblin again.  Doubled over in pain, he stumbles.  The spear wielding hobgoblin raises his spear and roars - and before Kesk's and Ragnos' eyes, his worst his wounds begin to knit together!  He moves in to flank Ragnos and hisses See the power of OUR Queen!

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Blade2718 September 24, 2008, 08:28:18 AM

Using the magic of his shield, Ragnos defends his smallest ally.  Calling on divine sources of strength, he bursts into a mighty attack!

Standard to activate my shield's power to grant myself and Duncan Resist 10 to all for the encounter.  Minor to use Divine Strength.  AP for a standard (+1 atk, +3 dmg) to use Bolstering Strike (Cha v AC)(28, 12) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1742676/) against Z.  If that's a hit, +1 temp hp.  Yay me.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 25, 2008, 02:19:58 AM

Ragnos' blade slices into the hogboblin's upper arm and as quickly as his wounds were knit together by the healing power of his comrade, he begins bleeding again.

Talanar is up, also, the remaining hell hound is not bloodied - I mistakenly marked him bloodied when I meant to get the TWF hobgoblin

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 25, 2008, 02:21:50 AM

Battle Status (Round 5)
MAP (http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pjLgJCA71Dz0q5kp5cgQoDQ)
[spoiler]

Name (Init)	|	HP	|	AC/Fort/Ref/Will	|	Status Effects, Miscellaneous
Gael (30)	|	47/53	|	22/16/21/18	|
Spear Hob (25)	|	******	|		|
Ragnos (23)	|	38/65	|	24/19/18/20	|
Talanar (23-)	|	32/49	|	21/15/19/21	|
Tisiphone (22+)	|	44/62	|	19/16/18/21	|
Hobgoblin Raiders (22)	|	******	|		|	cover, concealment (only 16)
"Burning Wolf" (14)	|	***	|		|	DEAD
TWF Hob (13)	|	***	|		|	vulnerable 5 radiant, divine challenge
Kesk (12)	|	23/54	|	21/19/21/16	|
Duncan (12-)	|	51/61	|	21/17/16/16	|
"Burning Wolf 2" (11)	|	******	|		|	cover, concealment

[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Blade2718 September 25, 2008, 08:24:54 AM

You forgot the Resist All 10 for Ragnos and Duncan.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: ImperiousLeader September 25, 2008, 02:37:51 PM

Oops ... saw the round 5 marker, and assumed we were at the top of the next round.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 25, 2008, 03:58:46 PM

Yes, 16 still has cover + concealment.

EDIT: You acted already, ImperiousLeader - Gael used Hawk's Talon and moved deeper into the forest.  It is Talanar's turn now.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Dan2 September 28, 2008, 05:41:16 PM

Talanar looks into the fray and sends a Scorching Burst at a few of his foes.

[spoiler]Attacks and damage (1d20 9=11, 1d20 9=28, 1d20 9=26, 1d6 6=12) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1747782/)
Scorching Burst, vs Reflex, centered at Jg[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Blade2718 September 28, 2008, 09:37:04 PM

I realized I never rolled my History or Arcana checks so here they are: Arcana, History (120 3=,  1d20 5=9) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1748050/)

Also, the Resist All 10 only lasts until the end of my next turn, which already occurred, so you can take it down now.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno September 30, 2008, 04:44:36 AM

Two of the hobgoblins drop their weapons and attempt to put out the flames that are rapidly spreading across their body.

That's 7 & 8.  Something is strange with the Google Docs site, and it won't let me make changes right now.  I'll update when it lets me.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Blade2718 October 01, 2008, 01:02:38 AM

Tisiphone, I guess.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Risada October 01, 2008, 03:37:41 PM

Did the hobs already acted this round? They go before me...

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno October 02, 2008, 02:56:59 AM

The hobgoblins circle around and strike against different targets - one lands a blow against Kesk, two land blows against Tisiphone and two land blows against Ragnos!

The hobgoblin in the forest rushes over to Talanar and stabs him with his blade.

6 damage to Kesk, 12 to Tisiphone, 12 to Ragnos, 6 to Talanar.  Tisiphone is up.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Risada October 02, 2008, 06:11:21 PM

 Delaying my action until Talanar's next turn...

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno October 03, 2008, 12:14:53 AM

With a gleam in his eye, the hobgoblin's twin blades flash and strike Kesk!

Kesk takes 19, TWF hobgoblin takes his damage vs Divine Challenge - Kesk , then Duncan.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Snizor October 03, 2008, 01:07:22 PM

Blood soaking into his fur, Kesk retaliates at the vicious hobgoblin.


Kesk uses Riposte Strike
Attack: 1d20+16=19 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1754644/) (hobgoblin still has -4 to AC from last turn's Imperiling Strike though)
Damage:1d6+6+2d8+4=28 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1754647/)

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno October 05, 2008, 12:27:24 AM

Kesk's blade sinks deep into the hobgoblin's chest and the blood bubbles out of his mouth before collapses to the ground in a heap.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno October 05, 2008, 12:28:58 AM

Battle Status (Round 5)
MAP (http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pjLgJCA71Dz0q5kp5cgQoDQ)
[spoiler]

Name (Init)	|	HP	|	AC/Fort/Ref/Will	|	Status Effects, Miscellaneous
Gael (30)	|	47/53	|	22/16/21/18	|
Spear Hob (25)	|	******	|		|
Ragnos (23)	|	38/65	|	24/19/18/20	|
Talanar (23-)	|	24/49	|	21/15/19/21	|
Tisiphone (22+)	|	44/62	|	19/16/18/21	|
Hobgoblin Raiders (22)	|	******	|		|	cover, concealment (only 16)
"Burning Wolf" (14)	|	***	|		|	DEAD
TWF Hob (13)	|	***	|		|	DEAD
Kesk (12)	|	36/54	|	21/19/21/16	|
Duncan (12-)	|	38/61	|	21/17/16/16	|
"Burning Wolf 2" (11)	|	******	|		|	cover, concealment

[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: SixthDeclension October 06, 2008, 04:47:51 PM

Duncan has no use for a move action, so if Risada wishes, he can take a move as a free action thanks to my Knights Move. He will let him decide where he wants to go. Duncan then proceeds to use Lions Roar. Using it lets Kesh expend a healing surge. The attack from it is directed at hobby 9. Assuming I hit, I use Thunder (From my weapon) for extra damage and a 1 square pushback.

1d20+10=27 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1758392/) Str Vs AC 2d4+5=11 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1758395/) 1d8=6 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1758402/)

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno October 07, 2008, 01:22:22 AM

The hobgoblin's spear finds his way into Duncan's armor!  Duncan's vision becomes white for a moment as he reels from the pain - the hobgoblin uses that moment to slide closer to Kesk.

Duncan's glaive slams into the slight raider and he goes flying with incredible force like a leaf, floating on the wind.

Gotta watch those descriptors - Knight's Move is a Ranged attack.  Duncan takes 13

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Snizor October 07, 2008, 07:39:17 PM

I gladly expend that healing surge from Duncan's Lion's Roar to gain 13 HP

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Risada October 07, 2008, 09:56:10 PM

Tisiphone takes the opportunity and shifts to Gf

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Blade2718 October 08, 2008, 01:12:10 AM

Gael, then?

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno October 08, 2008, 06:04:17 AM

Not yet...

The last hell hound strides forward and takes a bite out of Talanar.

Talanar takes 8.  Now its Gael's turn

Battle Status (Round 6)
MAP (http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pjLgJCA71Dz0q5kp5cgQoDQ)
[spoiler]

Name (Init)	|	HP	|	AC/Fort/Ref/Will	|	Status Effects, Miscellaneous
Gael (30)	|	47/53	|	22/16/21/18	|
Spear Hob (25)	|	******	|		|
Ragnos (23)	|	38/65	|	24/19/18/20	|
Talanar (23-)	|	36/49	|	21/15/19/21	|
Tisiphone (22+)	|	17/62	|	19/16/18/21	|
Hobgoblin Raiders (22)	|	******	|		|	cover, concealment (only 16)
"Burning Wolf" (14)	|	***	|		|	DEAD
TWF Hob (13)	|	***	|		|	DEAD
Kesk (12)	|	50/54	|	21/19/21/16	|
Duncan (12-)	|	38/61	|	21/17/16/16	|
"Burning Wolf 2" (11)	|	******	|		|	cover, concealment

[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Risada October 08, 2008, 03:36:03 PM

 Hey, PI, did you move Tisiphone on your map? 'cause she is in the same place as she was before...

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno October 08, 2008, 04:13:44 PM

Um...of course...

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: ImperiousLeader October 08, 2008, 07:42:09 PM

Gael charges through the forest and looses two arrows at the spear-wielding Hobgoblin.

Move to Ej. Twin Strike (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1761950/) at "U"
First Attack: 25, 11 dmg
Second Attack: 20, 6 dmg

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno October 10, 2008, 03:00:59 AM

An arrow grazes the spear arm of the hobgoblin.  He raises his spear in the air and lets out a blood-curdling scream as he brings the spear down in an overhead slam into Tisiphone.  The spear plunges through a gap in armor her armor and pierces flesh.  The other hobgoblins take their lead from him and slide over to the wounded cleric.

Tisiphone takes 11.  Did I get the gender right?  Also, is 36 Kesk's HP before or after the healing surge?  Yeah, I suck, sorry about that.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Snizor October 10, 2008, 01:02:12 PM

: PhoenixInferno  October 10, 2008, 03:00:59 AM

Tisiphone takes 11.  Did I get the gender right?  Also, is 36 Kesk's HP before or after the healing surge?  Yeah, I suck, sorry about that.

after the surge. It used to be 23

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Risada October 10, 2008, 05:04:07 PM

: PhoenixInferno  October 10, 2008, 03:00:59 AM

Tisiphone takes 11.  Did I get the gender right?  Also, is 36 Kesk's HP before or after the healing surge?  Yeah, I suck, sorry about that.

It's a she, PI :)

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Blade2718 October 11, 2008, 12:10:49 AM

"Kord has judged you and found you to be lacking!", Ragnos declares, swinging his sword at the hobgoblin fanatic.

I attack Spear Guy with Paladin's Judgement (Str v. AC) (1d20 11=30,  3d8 5=25) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1764798/), and allow Talanar to use a healing surge.  Divine Challenge him too.

[EDIT]Didn't account for the flanking bonus from Kesk, but it's a hit anyway, right?

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Dan2 October 11, 2008, 01:52:48 AM

Feeling rejuvenated, Talanar takes a step back (to Cj), and sends a burst of thunder at one of the hobgoblins, knocking it about.
[spoiler]target: #16
Attack,Damage vs Fort (1d20 9=28, 1d6 6=12) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1764916/)
if he lives (somehow) he's shifted 3 squares (to Ee)[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno October 11, 2008, 02:40:47 AM

Ragnos' blade comes down and leaves a gash through the hobgoblin's free arm.

Talanar's blast of thunder destroys the eardrums of the hobgoblin in front of him.  He collapses to the ground as blood oozes out of his ears.

Tisiphone?

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Risada October 11, 2008, 03:20:50 AM

[spoiler]... It seems everyone likes to gang up on the pretty elven girl  :P[/spoiler]

Feeling the time is right, Tisiphone takes a step away from the heat of the battle and invoke her divine powers to attack the hobgoblin with the spear.

"Can you withstand the pure light of Pelor?"

Shift to Fg, uses Searing light (Wis vs Ref, 1d20 + 9 = 11, 2d6+7 = 13 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1765020/)

If I spend my action point, the bonuses (+1 to hit/+3 to dmg apply to all attacks made in that round or only to the attack I make with the extra action?

EDIT: another sucky roll...

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno October 11, 2008, 03:42:27 AM

Tactical Presence + Tactical Assault?  Only for the attack you make with your action point.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno October 13, 2008, 01:12:20 AM

The four hobgoblins coordinate their assaults some of them land solid hits on the slight elf and the bugbear.

Risada takes 16 damage and Kesk takes 6

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Snizor October 13, 2008, 01:03:09 PM

[spoiler]Looks like it's my turn now[/spoiler]
Kesk sets his sights on spear-wielding leader of the hobgoblins and aims at his heart.


attack with Riposte Strike.

Attack: 1d20+16=17 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1767605/).
Damn, a natural one. Looks like lady luck has betrayed me  :nonono

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Risada October 13, 2008, 05:09:21 PM

: PhoenixInferno  October 13, 2008, 01:12:20 AM

The four hobgoblins coordinate their assaults and all land solid hits on the slight elf.

Risada takes 32 damage

Hey PI I shifted to Fg before using Daunting Light... but I'm still at Gf...

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno October 14, 2008, 01:18:29 AM

Sorry.  Tisiphone takes 16 and Kesk takes 6.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: SixthDeclension October 15, 2008, 09:35:13 PM

Duncan tries to rally his team and strikes out at an adjacent Hobby! (15)

Inspiring Word Class Feature (everyone close burst 5 may spend healing surge and regain 2d6 extra hp)
Does close burst mean me too? if so... 2d6=7 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1770594/)
And Wolf Pack Tactics Str v AC 1d20+10=29 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1770595/) (Tisiphone expressed interest in shifting, so he may do so...) (one thing i dont like about Leader in PbP) 2d4+5=12 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1770598/)  

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Snizor October 15, 2008, 10:19:50 PM

: SixthDeclension  October 15, 2008, 09:35:13 PM

Duncan tries to rally his team and strikes out at an adjacent Hobby! (15)

Inspiring Word Class Feature (everyone close burst 5 may spend healing surge and regain 2d6 extra hp)
Does close burst mean me too? if so... 2d6=7 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1770594/)
And Wolf Pack Tactics Str v AC 1d20+10=29 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1770595/) (Tisiphone expressed interest in shifting, so he may do so...) (one thing i dont like about Leader in PbP) 2d4+5=12 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1770598/)  

Afraid Inspiring Word doesn't quite work like that.

: Inspiring Word

Target: You or one ally in burst

Only one person in the burst gets to spend a healing surge  :(

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: SixthDeclension October 15, 2008, 10:55:25 PM

Oops... Im embarassed... Kesk will get it if he'll take it.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Snizor October 15, 2008, 11:40:49 PM

: SixthDeclension  October 15, 2008, 10:55:25 PM

Oops... Im embarassed... Kesk will get it if he'll take it.

I guess I'll take it.

Healing Surge: 2d6+13=20 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1770743/)

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno October 18, 2008, 02:56:56 AM

The hell hound breathes a gout of flames, but only manages to ignite some dead brush.

Gael is up

Battle Status (Round 7)
MAP (http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pjLgJCA71Dz0q5kp5cgQoDQ)
[spoiler]

Name (Init)	|	HP	|	AC/Fort/Ref/Will	|	Status Effects, Miscellaneous
Gael (30)	|	47/53	|	22/16/21/18	|
Spear Hob (25)	|	******	|		|
Ragnos (23)	|	38/65	|	24/19/18/20	|
Talanar (23-)	|	36/49	|	21/15/19/21	|
Tisiphone (22+)	|	3/62	|	19/16/18/21	|
Hobgoblin Raiders (22)	|	******	|		|	cover, concealment (only 16)
"Burning Wolf" (14)	|	***	|		|	DEAD
TWF Hob (13)	|	***	|		|	DEAD
Kesk (12)	|	50/54	|	21/19/21/16	|
Duncan (12-)	|	38/61	|	21/17/16/16	|
"Burning Wolf 2" (11)	|	******	|		|	cover, concealment

[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: ImperiousLeader October 18, 2008, 07:29:53 PM

Circling around the battle, Gael continues to snipe at the spear-wielding Hobgoblin.

[spoiler]Move to Jj, Quarry "U"
Twin Strike at "U" (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1774010/)
First Shot: 17, 5 damage
Second Shot: 25, 8 damage
Quarry damage: 7[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno October 18, 2008, 10:44:31 PM

An arrow grazes the hobgoblin, but that doesn't stop him from stepping into the fray and stabbing the elf with his spear.  The tip penetrates through armor and deep into flesh.  The sight of blood seems to reinvigorate the hobgoblin, as the cleric collapses into a limp pile.

Tisiphone takes 18, which should leave her at -1.  Remember that you're not dead-dead until you hit negative Bloodied HP.

Ragnos and Talanar are up.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Blade2718 October 18, 2008, 11:26:16 PM

Snarling in anger, Ragnos changes position and attacks the spear-wielding hobgoblin, daring him to ignore the paladin again.  Shift to [G,i], Divine Challenge and Invigorating Smite (Cha v. Will): 7 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1774179/).  The roll was a Str attack when I thought I was going to just bull rush him.  The roll is a natural 7 +3 level +4 Cha +3 proficiency +2 enhancement +2 combat advantage= 21.  Damage is 2d8 6=22 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1774189/), and all bloodied allies within 5 squares gain 6 hp.  Specifically, Tisiphone.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno October 18, 2008, 11:56:45 PM

The blade slashes into the hobgoblin's side and blood trickles out from his side.  Divine power flows from Ragnos' blade and outward over the field, giving Tisiphone just enough energy to wake up.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Dan2 October 20, 2008, 10:20:38 AM

[spoiler]What a shame...  A nat one on attack :P[/spoiler]

Talanar tries to bring himself to launch another blast of thunder, but quickly finds himself tiring in the battle, and is only able to release a small crack of thunder.

[spoiler]Thunderwave (vs Fort) (1d20+9=10, 1d6+6=11) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1776664/)[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Risada October 20, 2008, 02:27:17 PM

Tisiphone makes an effort and take a single step and call for healing power.

Shift to Eh, Healing word on self: 2d6+15=21 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1776896/)

If Tisiphone doesn't die again
[spoiler]After healing herself, she invokes words of great power upon the hobgoblin with the spear.

"Sacred light, gather in the form of a blade and slice my enemies!"

Lance of Faith on U, activate Divine Fortune, expend an action point, then Spiritual Weapon on U
Lance of faith (Wis vs Ref): 1d20+9=22;1d8+7=15 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1776903/)
Duncan gets +2 power bonus to attack rolls against U

Spiritual Weapon (Wis vs AC): 1d20+11=27;1d10+10=17 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1776904/)
Everyone has combat advantage against U
[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno October 22, 2008, 04:30:20 AM

As Tisiphone slinks away from the melee, one of the hobgoblins manages a slash that reopens one of her wounds.

The gloating hobgoblin's flesh is seared by the power of Tisiphone's might.

The remaining raiders maneuver around and swing their swords and two blades find their way through Tisiphone's armor.

Tisiphone takes 8+16.  Kesk should be up.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Snizor October 22, 2008, 01:13:39 PM

Kesk curses his inability to reach the hobgoblins leader as he sidesteps and stabs one of his underlings.


Kesk shifts to Ig before attacking hob 12 with Piercing Strike.
Attack:1d20+16=24 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1780107/) vs. Ref
Damage (in case it actually matters):1d6+6+2d8+4=19 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1780108/)

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Risada October 22, 2008, 03:21:04 PM

[spoiler]I have a feeling PI doesn't like elves...

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Blade2718 October 22, 2008, 04:31:00 PM

: Risada  October 22, 2008, 03:21:04 PM

[spoiler]I have a feeling PI doesn't like elves...

Reposition Gael as per his last action (J,j).

[spoiler]He'll tell you it's my fault because I had pestered him into updating sooner than he wanted, but I think he really is trying to put at least one of us in the ground so there can be new characters brought in to test play balance.[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno October 22, 2008, 11:01:08 PM

Killing Clerics/Leaders is just standard practice. :)  Oh wait, did I say that...?

Kesk's blade slices through the hobgoblin's midsection, spewing blood and entrails everywhere.

Duncan is up

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: SixthDeclension October 23, 2008, 06:29:08 PM

Lets get him!

Duncan swings his glaive with a grim look on his face at the Spear Hobbo!

Villains Nightmare 1d20+10=28 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1782179/) Str vs Reflex 6d4+5=22 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1782192/) And Stupid hobbo cant move away from me unless I let him.

[spoiler]And he doesnt have to worry about new people after this, I think. I might be dropping out...[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno October 30, 2008, 04:26:16 AM

Duncan's glaive strikes the hobgoblin behind the knee and he stumbles in pain.

The hell hound bounds over and releases his flaming payload on in the midst of the melee!  The flames cling to Duncan's armor, burning him from within.

Duncan takes 14.  Gael is up.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno October 30, 2008, 04:28:02 AM

Battle Status (End of Round 7)
MAP (http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pjLgJCA71Dz0q5kp5cgQoDQ)
[spoiler]

Name (Init)	|	HP	|	AC/Fort/Ref/Will	|	Status Effects, Miscellaneous
Gael (30)	|	47/53	|	22/16/21/18	|
Spear Hob (25)	|	******	|		|
Ragnos (23)	|	38/65	|	24/19/18/20	|
Talanar (23-)	|	36/49	|	21/15/19/21	|
Tisiphone (22+)	|	16/62	|	19/16/18/21	|
Hobgoblin Raiders (22)	|	******	|		|	cover, concealment (only 16)
"Burning Wolf" (14)	|	***	|		|	DEAD
TWF Hob (13)	|	***	|		|	DEAD
Kesk (12)	|	50/54	|	21/19/21/16	|
Duncan (12-)	|	24/61	|	21/17/16/16	|
"Burning Wolf 2" (11)	|	******	|		|	cover, concealment

[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: ImperiousLeader November 03, 2008, 11:52:15 AM

Holding his ground, Gael looses another volley of arrows.

Twin Strike (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1796305/) on "U"
First attack: 24, 4 damage
Second: 17, 10 damage
Quarry Damage: 3

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno November 04, 2008, 05:20:03 AM

An arrow zips through the air, with an audible whistle.  It flew straight toward the spear-wielding hobgoblin's head, but he shifts his weight to prepare for an attack and the arrow zips past his ear.

He lunges for Tisiphone and the spear tip pierces through her torso.  The jagged tip opens a bloody, gaping wound in her belly.  For his efforts, his arms cramp with incredible pain, a reminder that Kord is displeased with him.

Tisiphone takes 14, Divine Challenge processes, and Ragnos is up.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Risada November 04, 2008, 05:46:14 AM

[spoiler]Now it's certain - PI has a grudge against elves.... but could you please stop hitting on my dead body?  :P

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno November 04, 2008, 05:52:55 AM

No way, PCs don't die for good until they pass their negative bloodied #.  You've got a whole 20 "HP" left to go! :)

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Blade2718 November 04, 2008, 10:09:38 PM

Uttering a prayer to the Brawler, Ragnos intercepts the hobgoblin's attack on the cleric!

Then, the dragonborn sidesteps to his left and swings his sword in a defensive swipe, divinely aiding the fallen elfwoman.

Update for this thread page please.  Immediate interrupt to use Martyr's Blessing, taking the attack from Tisiphone to myself.  That puts my hp at 24, below my bloodied level.  Divine Challenge stays on Spear Hob.  I shift to [G,h] and attack with Shielding Smite (Cha v. AC) 1d20+15=16, 2d8+8=12 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1798511/).  ROFL natural 1!!!!

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Dan2 November 05, 2008, 11:16:20 PM

Talanar steps back to Bi and lets loose another explosion of flame (centered at Ef).

[spoiler]Attacks, Damage (1d20+9=24, 1d20+9=26, 1d6+6=12) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1799929/)[/spoiler]

Hang in there guys, we're almost through!  Take down the Hell Hound first!

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno November 07, 2008, 05:23:23 AM

Two of the hobgoblins catch fire and fall to the ground, trying to put themselves out.  One of the hobgoblins drives his sword into the prone form of Tisiphone, but in his haste or bloodlust, he only lands a glancing blow.

Tisiphone takes 8

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Snizor November 07, 2008, 01:08:23 PM

Ignoring the hobgoblin to his right, Kesk rushes to surround the hobgoblin leader before launching a desperate strike.


Kesk moves to Eg (provoking an OA from hobgoblin 13  :() and uses Piercing Strike
Attack: 1d20+16=33 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1801528/) vs. Ref
Damage:1d6+6+2d8+4=24 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1801529/)

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno November 11, 2008, 02:32:37 AM

The mass of fur and muscle streaks past one of the hobgoblins, but he manages to swipe his sword at Kesk and he finds flesh.

Kesk rolls through and minimizes the damage, to find himself in front of the surprised spear wielding hobgoblin.  A single, strong stab lands in the hobgoblin's leg, almost bringing him down, but he manages to stabilize himself with his spear.

Kesk takes 6, Duncan is up.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: SixthDeclension November 11, 2008, 08:00:04 PM

I'll hold Spearie!!!Duncan yells. He tries to urge his team to press onward, helping to heal Tisiphone and allowing Kesk to make a normal attack on the hobby 14.

Inspiring Word Class Feature(Tisiphone expends healing surge and heals an extra 2d6 health) and Commander's Strike. 1d20+13=32 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1807306/) 1d6+9=13 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1807307/)  

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno November 12, 2008, 04:09:44 AM

Kesk pulls his blade out of the leg of the hobgoblin and uses the momentum to lash out with his other blade in a reverse grip, slicing through the hobgoblin's neck.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Risada November 12, 2008, 05:46:04 AM

[spoiler]Am I the one who roll the 2d6?

Inspiring Word: 2d6+15=22 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1807903/)

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno November 12, 2008, 05:51:10 AM

I've played it both ways.   I think technically, the Warlord/Cleric needs to roll those d6's, but I don't think it matters.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno November 17, 2008, 03:58:43 AM

The hell hound slides over and slashes at Tisiphone and swipes at her as she regains consciousness.  Its firery jaws clamp down on her foot.

Tisiphone takes 6 (3 of which is fire).

Battle Status (End of Round 8 )
MAP (http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pjLgJCA71Dz0q5kp5cgQoDQ)
[spoiler]

Name (Init)	|	HP	|	AC/Fort/Ref/Will	|	Status Effects, Miscellaneous
Gael (30)	|	47/53	|	22/16/21/18	|
Spear Hob (25)	|	******	|		|
Ragnos (23)	|	38/65	|	24/19/18/20	|
Talanar (23-)	|	36/49	|	21/15/19/21	|
Tisiphone (22+)	|	16/62	|	19/16/18/21	|
Hobgoblin Raiders (22)	|	******	|		|	cover, concealment (only 16)
"Burning Wolf" (14)	|	***	|		|	DEAD
TWF Hob (13)	|	***	|		|	DEAD
Kesk (12)	|	50/54	|	21/19/21/16	|
Duncan (12-)	|	24/61	|	21/17/16/16	|
"Burning Wolf 2" (11)	|	***	|		|	cover, concealment

[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Blade2718 November 17, 2008, 11:18:48 AM

Soooo....we took out Spear Guy?

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: ImperiousLeader November 17, 2008, 01:04:36 PM

Kesk got him. Also, the last hellhound shouldn't have cover and concealment anymore.

Gael moves to get a clear shot and sends two arrows streaking towards the remaining hellhound.

Move to Hl, Quarry "&", Twin Strike (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1814686/) on "&"
First Attack: 27, 12 damage
Second Attack: 28, 12 damage
Quarry Damage: 5

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno November 21, 2008, 04:27:41 AM

Twin arrows <thunk> into the flank of the hell hound.  It growls in pain.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Blade2718 November 21, 2008, 08:35:28 AM

No time for flavor today.  Fearsome Smite the hell hound, taking a shift toward it [F,i], and using Divine Challenge on it.

1d20+12=23, 2d8+4=11 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1819840/)

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno November 23, 2008, 07:20:33 PM

Ragnos lands a solid blow on the hell hound, and it reels from the pain.

Talanar is up - the thing has been bloodied for a while, I've just been lame and didn't update it.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Dan2 November 24, 2008, 03:15:28 PM

Talanar Delays, saying Tisiphone!  Step back!

[spoiler=My plan]I'm waiting until the situation changes a bit.
If Tisiphone steps back, I'll be able to attack both the Hobgoblin and the Hell-Hound.
If they move around, I may need to take action after that.
Either way, I'm waiting for a change.[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno November 24, 2008, 05:43:36 PM

: Dan2  November 24, 2008, 03:15:28 PM

Either way, I'm waiting for a change.

You must be the change you wish to see in the world... :)

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Risada November 24, 2008, 09:38:49 PM

Tisiphone hears her friend's order and take a quick step to the place between Kesh and Duncan, and shoot divine power on the hellhound.

Shifts to Fg and use  Lance of Faith on &

Lance of Faith (Wis vs Reflex): 1d20+9=22, 1d8+7=11 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1824361/)

Talanar gains a +2 power bonus against &

[spoiler=OOC] I hope you are gonna hit the hellhound, Dan...[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Dan2 November 25, 2008, 03:19:15 AM

Talanar jumps back into the action and calls upon arcane powers to release a shockwave amidst his foes.

[spoiler=Thunderwave]Attack and Damage vs Fort Hell Hound comes first (1d20+9=17, 1d6+6=12, 1d20+9=28, 1d6+6=12) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1824763/)
(Tisiphone's bonus to '&' makes it 19 vs Fort)
Luckily for me, I rolled the same on damage.  (Kinda forgot it's only one damage roll.)

If the Hell Hound is hit, he'll be moved to Gj.[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno November 28, 2008, 03:08:01 AM

The ray of holy power blazes from the cleric's outstretched hand and sears into the hell hound, illuminating it JUST enough for Talanar to blast it with thunder.  Blood oozes from the hell hound's ears as the intense sound liquifies its brain.

The sight of the hell hound collapsing destroys the remaining hobgoblins morale and they make a break into the bushes.

OAs on the hobgoblins

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Snizor December 01, 2008, 01:30:26 PM

OA vs. Hob 14
Hit: 1d20+13=24 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1832300/) vs. AC
Damage: 1d6+6+2=14 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1832305/) (final +2 is from Bracers of Mighty Striking)

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Blade2718 December 12, 2008, 01:28:15 AM

"Ha ha!  Run you worthless scum!  Kord favors the strong!"

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: PhoenixInferno December 14, 2008, 06:27:34 PM

The hobgoblins drop their weapons and run in terror from the party, having never expected to encounter this kind of resistance.  Kesk's blade skewers the hobgoblin next to him as it tries to escape into the forest, while the sole survivor manages to escape down the road.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Dan2 December 15, 2008, 05:22:53 PM

Breathing heavily, Talanar looks over to his companions and says So, there's still no one who wants to help me come up with a spell to beat this heat?

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Blade2718 December 15, 2008, 09:56:39 PM

''Stop whining.  Even Tisiphone doesn't mind it.''

;)

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Risada December 16, 2008, 02:18:26 PM

I wonder why those hobgoblins would attack us like that.... 'Tis strange... and yeah, I don't mind the heat...

Tisiphone looks at herself looking if anything is okay, then to her friends.

Is everyone okay?

[spoiler=OOC]Well.... aside from being used like a punching bag.... I guess she will be fine  :P[/spoiler]

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Snizor December 16, 2008, 03:51:32 PM

"Yes", Kesk grunted to Tisiphone while beginning to skin one of the hellhounds.

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: Blade2718 December 30, 2008, 01:29:16 AM

"Anyone want to set up camp for the day and head to town in the morning?"

: Re: PART 01 - The Witchwood
: ImperiousLeader December 30, 2008, 04:11:51 PM

The battle over, Gael murmurs a small prayer of thanks to Corellon, then looks over the bodies of the raiders. Upon hearing Ragnos's query, Gael says,

"We can't be far, and it's still midday. Besides, such a large and organized raiding party seems odd. Is this region known for this?"