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chin up everything sucks
Jan 29, 2012

Kark of Uzbackistein

"GNOLLS AND GOBLIN-BROTHERS! DROP YOUR WEAPONS AND SURRENDER AND WE WILL LET YOU LIVE! WE CLAIM THIS MANOR IN THE NAME OF BRACER, THE GOD OF PEARLY TEETH!"
Kark shouts to the courtyard below in Common, as he stands near the edge of the roof.

No spells

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Hypnobeard
Sep 15, 2004

Obey the Beard



There's a flurry of arrows from the slits again, though they thunk harmlessly into the smithy roof and floor, save for one which glances off Meredith's shield, nearly hitting the gnoll. The smith yells, "Hey, I'm workin' here!" in Goblin.

The gnoll, faced with overwhelming odds, steps back, tosses down his shield and axe, and slurs "quit, quit!"

Movement and missile please.

Anomalous Amalgam
Feb 13, 2015

by Nyc_Tattoo
Doctor Rope
Elonron Figglewort

Scoots himself along the archer slits on the roof and does his best to match Kark's cry in a series of guttural dialects that he had picked up in his travels.

should be able to wing speaking with the beasts

"Yes, unless you want to end up slain like these fellows down here, you should probably lay down your arms and evacuate the premises sensibly."

trying to move towards the party without getting out of cover. If I can get on the ground by them adjacent the doorway without drawing arrows, I want to head there.

LLSix
Jan 20, 2010

The real power behind countless overlords

Ash Watcher
HP 6/6, Arrows 76/80, AC 12 Parry (-1 to enemy attack rolls), Save 14 (+2 on rolls vs spells), Spells Memorized: Sleepx1, Arrows shot 4

Ash slung his bow and hustled to pick up the gnoll's shield and axe. As he moved he shouted at the gnoll in goblin, "Face the wall! Sit down facing the wall!" Nervously keeping one eye on the gnoll he hustled to get back into the questionable cover provided by being right up against the manor and tried to open the manor doors. They needed to get inside and away from the archers before one of them was killed.

Dropping the axe at the end of my move since it puts me over my encumbrance. 15lbs is freaking heavy.

ritorix
Jul 22, 2007

Vancian Roulette
Benedict
arrows 16/20

I'll move into melee range next to the #5 gnoll.

Mr. Humalong
May 7, 2007

Odrot
HP 16/16, AC 15, Save 14 (+4 vs Spells)

Odrot moves to the door and prepares to enter, his back pressed against the wall of the manor to present as small a target as possible to any archers above. Once he's positioned he tugs on the left door.

Hypnobeard
Sep 15, 2004

Obey the Beard



The gnoll slumps down against the wall, tongue lolling.

As the doors creakly slowly open, you hear a loud pair of twannnngs and the sound of something thudding into the backside of the door. From above you, in the arrow slits, you hear some cursing in Goblin.

No melee unless someone wants to attack the smith or the gnoll, so on to next round. Map goes up in the AM. Declare spells, if any.

Hypnobeard fucked around with this message at 14:08 on Apr 30, 2018

Hypnobeard
Sep 15, 2004

Obey the Beard



Round 5


Outside


Inside

The interior of the manor is dingy and there's trash and loose bits of the stone floor scattered everywhere. The thunks apparently came from two crossbows rigged to fire when the doors opened; whoever set them must have given them too little slack, as they've fired too quickly as the doors opened.

Cricket's footfalls are light on the grime-smeared floors. He can hear scraping sounds ahead and to the right--sounds like wood moving on stone--and muffled steps and cursing in goblin from above.

There's no missile fire or movement--you're all out of line of sight.

Mykkel
Oct 8, 2012


we were somewhere around hesaim on the edge of the spinward marches when the drugs began to take hold.

Jerol Cairnwalker HP: 18/18 AC: 16 Saving Throw: 14

Jerol follows Cricket into the room, once inside moves to the right of the doorway so that he is not blocking the doorway.

LLSix
Jan 20, 2010

The real power behind countless overlords

Ash Watcher
HP 6/6, Arrows 76/80, AC 12 Parry (-1 to enemy attack rolls), Save 14 (+2 on rolls vs spells), Spells Memorized: Sleepx1, Arrows shot 4

Frequently glancing warily back over his shoulder at the "surrendered" dog-man monster and weirdly apathatic goblin outside; Ash moved into the mansion.

Move as far inside as I can, sword and shield at the ready.

Ryuujin
Sep 26, 2007
Dragon God
Cricket
5/5 HP, AC 11, 15 ST (+2 vs pois/prlz.),16/20 Arrows


Cricket carefully moves further into the room, moving silently and blending into shadows as well as he can in the situation. Scouting ahead but trying to avoid conflict, or discovery.

megane
Jun 20, 2008



Meredith

"Oh... It's unlocked." Meredith looks almost disappointed. She shrugs, cleans her sword a little, and then stands in the doorway. "Careful. Don't let 'em get behind you, the last thing we need is goblins stabbing our, uhm, dentist."

Mr. Humalong
May 7, 2007

Odrot

Odrot silently waits by the door, alternating between scanning the area and keeping an eye on Cricket. He nods in agreement to Meredith's statement.

Anomalous Amalgam
Feb 13, 2015

by Nyc_Tattoo
Doctor Rope
Elonron Figglewort

Storing away his sling, Elonron slipped into the manor quietly alongside his companions.

He pulled the dagger from his hip and nervously scanned the room.

Elonron will wiggle waddle into the manor but hang out by the entrance, dagger equipped.

ritorix
Jul 22, 2007

Vancian Roulette
Benedict
arrows 16/20

With sword and shield facing forward, Benedict stays near the front.

Hypnobeard
Sep 15, 2004

Obey the Beard





The corridor continues both ways, turning at, appropriately enough, the corner towers. There's one door on each wall, north and south, on each side, and doors in the angled wall of the towers. The north door on the right side is open, but there's something blocking the lower half. You can hear movement from inside the room.

LLSix
Jan 20, 2010

The real power behind countless overlords

Ash Watcher
HP 6/6, Arrows 76/80, AC 12 Parry (-1 to enemy attack rolls), Save 14 (+2 on rolls vs spells), Spells Memorized: Sleepx1, Arrows shot 4

Still nervous about the dog-man and goblin they left behind in the courtyard; not to mention the archers somewhere upstairs; Ash is spooked into rash action by the sound of even more unseen foes. The highstrung young man's voice cracks as he shouts "Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet Them!" Charging forward he tries to leap over the barricade blocking the lower half of the upper right hand door and close to sword range with whatever is hiding beyond.

Ryuujin
Sep 26, 2007
Dragon God
Cricket
5/5 HP, AC 11, 15 ST (+2 vs pois/prlz.),16/20 Arrows


Cricket watches in shock and horror as Ash disregards stealth and rushes forth like a crazy person. Not willing to leave Ash to his fate alone he follows, heading toward the wall across from the door Ash rushed through so that he can line up some shots at any enemy within the room.

Hypnobeard
Sep 15, 2004

Obey the Beard





Ash barrels down the hall, neatly braces and flips over the up-ended table and crudely braced chairs behind it and lands.. face-to-face with half a dozen angry looking goblins, several of whom have bows at the ready...

Surprise check to see if you can get into melee before the archers can fire at you, please.

Mykkel
Oct 8, 2012


we were somewhere around hesaim on the edge of the spinward marches when the drugs began to take hold.

Jerol Cairnwalker HP: 18/18 AC: 16 Saving Throw: 14

Jerol is somewhat shocked at young Ash's use of the Jenkins manuever, but gamely chases after the young warrior.

Mr. Humalong
May 7, 2007

Odrot

Odrot's jaw drops as he watches Ash barrel into the room ahead of them. He hastens towards the door to provide backup, then after quickly scanning the room heads toward the first goblin he sees huddled behind an overturned table.

Mr. Humalong fucked around with this message at 02:13 on May 5, 2018

megane
Jun 20, 2008



Meredith

Meredith rolls her eyes and gives a theatrical sigh. "For crying out loud, what did I just say?" Well, nothing for it but to get stuck in. She charges straight through the left door, shield first.

Anomalous Amalgam
Feb 13, 2015

by Nyc_Tattoo
Doctor Rope
Elonron Figglewort

Seeing one of the braver adventurers charge into the nearby room, Elonron heard the blood pounding in his ears as adrenaline kept his senses attuned for battle.

Hurriedly, Elonron pressed up against the wall and inched over so that he would be adjacent the door, ready to offer back line support.

I'll position myself directly left of the door in relation to the map
Re-equipping sling

chin up everything sucks
Jan 29, 2012

Kark of Uzbackistein

"Hey, don't go dying on me in there!"

Kark scrambles down to the ground, pats the surrendered gnoll on the shoulder and then makes his way to the door to peek his head through.

Anomalous Amalgam
Feb 13, 2015

by Nyc_Tattoo
Doctor Rope
Elonron Figglewort
HP: 4/4 Ammo: 16/20 Spell: Protection from Evil

Elonron nervously flung a stone from the doorway at one of the many goblins.

6 in disc

Hypnobeard
Sep 15, 2004

Obey the Beard




After movement & missile fire

The two goblin archers hiss as the Nine(-ish) swarm through the doors. Not reacting fast enough to Odrot, Jerol, and Ash's assault, they switch targets to Meredith, bracing by the left door. A quartet of arrows streaks toward her--one slips past her shield, driving painfully into her shoulder.

The cleaver-wielding goblin gibbers slightly and charges after the arrows, crashing into the now-wounded Meredith. One of the other goblin warriors shuffles over to support his comrade, pressing in on Jerol.

The last goblin, net spinning from one hand, saunters toward the main melee, whistling an odd tune.

Four damage to Meredith from an arrow; everyone's in melee if you're adjacent. Attacks now (Odrot you've already missed, go ahead and post), please.

megane
Jun 20, 2008



Meredith

"Agh!" Meredith stumbles backwards, gritting her teeth. She slices awkwardly at the approaching goblin and clutches her wounded shoulder. "Make yourselves useful and kill the archers!"

Missed in Discord. :rip:

LLSix
Jan 20, 2010

The real power behind countless overlords

Ash Watcher
HP 6/6, Arrows 76/80, AC 12 Parry (-1 to enemy attack rolls), Save 14 (+2 on rolls vs spells), Spells Memorized: Sleepx1, Arrows shot 4

Ash is so busy being impressed by the surprising smoothness of his entrance and subsequent lack of arrows sticking out of him that he crashes into the chairs and completely misses the goblin. He does manage to put a nasty scratch into the table though.

Mykkel
Oct 8, 2012


we were somewhere around hesaim on the edge of the spinward marches when the drugs began to take hold.

Jerol Cairnwalker
HP: 18/18 AC: 16 Saving Throw: 14


Jerol feints right, and thens slices down on the left side of the goblin in front of him, and grins at the sight of blood. Not near enough blood to finish the job, but it was a start.

Mr. Humalong
May 7, 2007

Odrot

Odrot slashes wildly at the goblin directly next to Jerol and, in his bloodthirst, manages to slice a chunk out of a leg of the overturned table next to him.

Hypnobeard
Sep 15, 2004

Obey the Beard





Jerol's blade bites into the goblin, who falls shrieking.

The other goblin takes advantage of Jerol's strike on his fellow, burying his blade in the ranger's leg. The warrior facing Ash darts in and lands a nasty slice on Ash's abdomen.

Six damage to Jerol and three to Ash.

Declare spells, please, new round!

chin up everything sucks
Jan 29, 2012

Kark of Uzbackistein

"Quick, make them bow to our superior prowess and they shall surrender!" Kark shouts as he moves to the right doorway and throws a rock into the room, succeeding in hitting the back wall.

Kark missed hitting any unengaged goblins

chin up everything sucks fucked around with this message at 17:59 on May 10, 2018

Anomalous Amalgam
Feb 13, 2015

by Nyc_Tattoo
Doctor Rope
Elonron Figglewort
HP: 4/4 Ammo: 16/20 Spell: Protection from Evil

Elonron darts into the room, and swiftly rolls into the corner landing in a squat position with his sling whirring overhead. He locks eyes with an archer and calculates his throw.

Charge in and roll over to the corner adjacent door, looking for distance and line of sight.

megane
Jun 20, 2008



Meredith

"Come on, buddy, let's take this outside. Just you and me." Meredith edges back out of the door, keeping her shield up, until she's out of the line of fire.

Hypnobeard
Sep 15, 2004

Obey the Beard




After movement & missile

The goblin chef looks confused, whining briefly as Meredith retreats out of the door. Jibjack turns, and gestures with a growl: <Well, go get her, jackass!>

The archers look briefly panicked as Jerol advances, the one nearest dropping its shortbow and scrabbling to get a shortsword out of the ragged scabbard. The other fires quickly at the pack in the corner, and woe! scores two strikes on the hapless, lightly-armored contingent. Elonron drops, an arrow transfixing his throat, gurgling. Cricket is the other target, and the arrow digs deep into his vitals. He's still up, however, if badly wounded.

As noted in Discord, Elonron is dead, at -1. Cricket's at 1hp remaining.

Melee attacks, please!

LLSix
Jan 20, 2010

The real power behind countless overlords

Ash Watcher
HP 6/6, Arrows 76/80, AC 12 Parry (-1 to enemy attack rolls), Save 14 (+2 on rolls vs spells), Spells Memorized: Sleepx1, Arrows shot 4

"You shot me! Dammit! You really shot me!" Enraged by the arrow sticking out of his lung Ash spat blood in the goblin's eyes. Temporarily blinded, the goblin had no chance of defending against Ash's killing rage.

15 to hit, 7 damage in discord.

LLSix fucked around with this message at 04:12 on May 11, 2018

megane
Jun 20, 2008



Meredith

The goblin chef starts to chase after her, and Meredith immediately digs in her heel and surges back at him. "There's only room for one chef around here..." She decapitates the goblin with one stroke, then catches the cleaver out of the air with her shield hand. "And that's Meredith Hawking."

15 to-hit, 10 damage in Disc.

Mykkel
Oct 8, 2012


we were somewhere around hesaim on the edge of the spinward marches when the drugs began to take hold.

Jerol Cairnwalker
HP: 12/18 AC: 16 Saving Throw: 14


Jerols pleasure as the goblin in front of him falls is muted by the pain from the attack of the goblin he had not correctly accounted for. He slid past him and sliced at the closest archer, but the wound in his leg robbed him of his expected momentum and his blade fell short of the archer.

Mr. Humalong
May 7, 2007

Odrot

Odrot steps over the twitching goblin corpse and pulls back his sword to execute the goblin that is slightly distracted by Jerol moving forward...

And totally murders the chair lying on the floor next to the goblin, instead. The air is filled with wood splinters and the curses of an angry dwarf.

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Hypnobeard
Sep 15, 2004

Obey the Beard



The goblins, despite being heartened by their archers, fail to get through Ash, Jerol, and Odrot's defenses.

New round. Declare spells, please.

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