Rescue at Rivenroar (Game Thread Continued)

[Inspectre]

"Well, two of those spider freaks came down those stairs to the west."

Galadren says, pointing.

"No guarantees they're the ones that had Kartanis's son, but it seems better than the alternative."

(What's in the hallway to the south?  A set of stairs?  West looks like it leads off to the last bit of this level, judging from the dungeon map.)

[Melblen_Cairn]

Looking into both exits from the room, the west stairwell leads up steeply, while the stairwell to the south leads down into a short hall. You can make out that the hall veers back to the west.

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Updated the big map to show the stairs south.

[Shadowhunter]

"Well, as a eccentric Gnome once told me: 'Right is almost always Right. When Right isn't Right, Left is all that's Left'. So let's go that way."
Theo points to the path leading West.

[Melblen_Cairn]

"Perhaps I just need rest, but that actually made sense." Shandien grins walking toward the stairs leading upward.

[Inspectre]

Galadren checks his crossbow one last time, and then turns to look at Dunor.

"Shall we?"

The elf then begins to ascend the steps to the west, moving slowly and cautiously - two of those spider freaks had come from this way.  So there certainly could be more of them - or something worse.  Probably worse.

[VennDygrem]

"Aye."

Dunor follows, swiftly and quietly.

[Nanshork]

Tanthalus follows along, wondering what other horrors they will find in this place.

[bhu]

I follow where the killing is most likely to be.

[Melblen_Cairn]

Climbing a long stair upwards you see the top of the ascent is illuminated by the glow of firelight. You hear the grunting tones of its goblinoid occupants. Thespias translates the sounds as things like "Ready yerselves." and "Their comin' up the stairs.". You also here a couple hisses and low shrieks of one or more drakes. You realize the light from the sunrods you carry have alerted them to your approach.

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If you all want to rush the room we can do a single initiative for your group. Both parties are aware of each other.

[Melblen_Cairn]

The group charges up the stairs. Those glancing down see runes on risers in an older form of common that spell out Von Ardez Kauthin. As the first two begin to reach the top they see a pair of hobgoblins ready for them on each side of the room. Two drakes hiss and scramble forward on all fours. The reptilian creatures spew forth spittle at Dunor and Galadren as they mount the breech.

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Hobgoblins Ready an Action

Drake 1
Move Action = Move from C2 to F6.
Standard Action = Caustic Spittle on Dunor [vs. REF] (1d20+8-2=22, 1d10+4=9), (-2 is for cover from stairs) Hit. Acid damage..(Dunor was at 27/31 hitpoints to start this fight)

Drake 2
Move Action = Move from J2 to H5.
Standard Action = Caustic Spittle at Galadren [vs. REF] (1d20+8-2=9, 1d10+4=7), (-2 is for cover from stairs) miss.

Von Ardez-Kauthin Crypt Fight Round 1 Begins!

Map of the Crypt

Status
Rubg @ J8 | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond : Readied Action
Brot @ I7 | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond : Readied Action
Mos @ D6 | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond : Readied Action
Kren @ C7 | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond : Readied Action
Drake @ F6 | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond :
Drake @ J2 | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond :
--->Galadren @ F14 | Hit Points = 25/25 | Heal Surge = 2/7 | AP = 2 |  DMI = 3 | Misc : Low-Light Vision (negates concealment in dim light conditions); Wildstep (Ignore difficult terrain when shifting); | Cond :
--->Dunor @ G14 | Hit Points = 18/31 | Heal Surge = 3/8 | AP = 1 |  DMI = 3 | Misc : | Cond :
--->Thespias @ F16 | Hit Points = 25/25 | Heal Surge = 2/7 | AP = 3 | DMI = 3 | Misc : Bold (+5 to save vs. Fear effects); Nimble Reaction (+2 to AC vs. AoO's); Storm Soul Resist -5 (Lightning, Thunder) | Cond :
Shandien @ F15 | Hit Points = 28/28 | Heal Surge = 4/9 | AP = 2 |  DMI = 3 | Misc : Resist - 5 (Lightning), 2 (Cold, Fire, and Thunder); | Cond :
Tanthalus @ G15 | Hit Points = 28/32 | Heal Surge = 4/7 | AP = 2 |  DMI = 3 | Misc : Low-Light Vision (negates concealment in dim light conditions); Wildstep (Ignore difficult terrain when shifting); | Cond :
Tulugaq @ G16 | Hit Points = 30/30 | Heal Surge = 8/10 | AP = 2 |  DMI = 3 | Misc : | Cond :

[Inspectre]

Ducking under the wad of acidic spittle that comes flying down the stairs at him, Galadren breaches the top of the stairway firing.
The hobgoblins to the south were the closest thing within Galadren's line of sight as he reaches the top of the stairs, so he focuses on them.
His eyes locked on the hobgoblin standing slightly back, Galadren's first bolt flies out as he reaches the top of the stairs.
Immediately the elf reloads in a blur of motion and fires again, this bolt exploding into a swarm of stinging fireflies.

(I am assuming that Brot in I7 is the closest target that Galadren can see from his current position.  If not, re-direct all of these shots to whatever is the closest target that he can see from his start point.)

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Minor: Mark Brot in I7 as Galadren's Hunter's Quarry
Standard: Nimble Strike vs. Brot in I7, Using the Shift to move to F13 before firing (this should clear the cover he's getting from the corner of the doorway and stairs . . . I think.  If not, apply the appropriate penalty.)
To-Hit:

Rolled 1d20+6 : 14 + 6, total 20

Damage:

Rolled 1d8+4 : 8 + 4, total 12

Quarry:

Rolled 1d6 : 4, total 4

If this shot misses, Elven Accuracy:

Rolled 1d20+6 : 3 + 6, total 9

Move: Reload Crossbow

ACTION POINT!

Biting Swarm vs. Brot in I7.
To-Hit:

Rolled 1d20+6 : 19 + 6, total 25

Damage:

Rolled 1d8+4 : 3 + 4, total 7

Hit: Brot in I7 and Rubg in J8 both take a -2 penalty to-hit rolls until the start of Galadren's next turn.

Using Inescapable Shot on a Miss, to redirect the shot over to Rubg.  Origin square is Brot's, so he doesn't get cover from it.
To-Hit:

Rolled 1d20+6 : 9 + 6, total 15

Damage:

Rolled 1d8+4 : 2 + 4, total 6

Hit: Rubg in J8 and Brot in I7 both take a -2 penalty to-hit rolls until the start of Galadren's next turn.

[Melblen_Cairn]

Brot drops to the stones in a heap at the first shot. Rubg goes down as well falling on top of his dead comrade with a crossbow bolt through his head.

Von Ardez-Kauthin Crypt Fight Round 1 Begins!

Map of the Crypt

Status
Rubg @ J8 | Hit Points = Down 7 | Misc : | Cond : Dead
Brot @ I7 | Hit Points = Down 16 | Misc : | Cond : Dead
Mos @ D6 | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond : Readied Action (Charge who enters the room)
Kren @ C7 | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond : Readied Action (Charge who enters the room)
Drake @ F6 | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond :
Drake @ H5 | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond :
Galadren @ F13 | Hit Points = 25/25 | Heal Surge = 2/7 | AP = 1 |  DMI = 3 | Misc : Low-Light Vision (negates concealment in dim light conditions); Wildstep (Ignore difficult terrain when shifting); | Cond :
--->Dunor @ G14 | Hit Points = 18/31 | Heal Surge = 3/8 | AP = 1 |  DMI = 3 | Misc : | Cond :
--->Thespias @ F16 | Hit Points = 25/25 | Heal Surge = 2/7 | AP = 3 | DMI = 3 | Misc : Bold (+5 to save vs. Fear effects); Nimble Reaction (+2 to AC vs. AoO's); Storm Soul Resist -5 (Lightning, Thunder) | Cond :
Shandien @ F15 | Hit Points = 28/28 | Heal Surge = 4/9 | AP = 2 |  DMI = 3 | Misc : Resist - 5 (Lightning), 2 (Cold, Fire, and Thunder); | Cond :
Tanthalus @ G15 | Hit Points = 28/32 | Heal Surge = 4/7 | AP = 2 |  DMI = 3 | Misc : Low-Light Vision (negates concealment in dim light conditions); Wildstep (Ignore difficult terrain when shifting); | Cond :
Tulugaq @ G16 | Hit Points = 30/30 | Heal Surge = 8/10 | AP = 2 |  DMI = 3 | Misc : | Cond :

[VennDygrem]

Dunor hesitates for a moment before rushing in. He looks to the top of the staircase, where a shrouded figure leans in, turns back to Dunor, and shakes his head.

The warrior tilts his head toward the sorcerer. Quietly, he asks, "Theo, any chance you can put on a light show for the Hobgoblins while I rush the drakes?"

[Shadowhunter]

Theo answers, a determined look upon his face. "No problem, in fact I'll be happy to"
Despite the halflings' assurance that it would be no problem, he was far from the truth as the arc of lightning went way of target, the volatile energies instead scorching black marks into the stone floor.

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I'll target either Mos or Kren, whichever I see. If I see neither, move forward until I see one of them. Try to zap, fail spectacularly.
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4772204/
That's a nat. 1.
Oh and I guess 8 damage to each, if I had hit them. Which I doubt 

[VennDygrem]

"Hmm, they're just quick on their feet, eh? No matter. Everyone else, cover me! I'm going in."

Dunor walks purposefully up the stairs brandishing his dual-ended blade with careful intent. Now fully seeing the contents of the room, he braces for an ambush. The warrior bides his time, then strikes when the moment presents itself!

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Ok, so I'm going to move up to G10, which I presume is what will put me 'in the room' to trigger the readied actions.

Presumably, that triggers the readied charges, so I won't need to ready an action to use Dual Strike when they're both within melee range.

Attack 1: 1d20(8)+7=15
Damage: 1d6(3)+2=5

Attack 2: 1d20(19)+7=26
Damage: 1d6(6)+2=8

Regardless of a hit or miss, if the enemies are still standing I'll mark them with Combat Challenge. If any marked target shifts or makes an attack against someone other than me, I get to make a Melee Basic attack as an Immediate Interrupt. So, people should feel free to run past them and provoke an OA, assuming you're ok in the event that my melee basic potentially misses.

[Melblen_Cairn]

Both hobgoblins leap over the dismally aimed lightning blast mark and charge toward the stairs when Dunor enters. One slashes low while the other high. Dunor intercepts both but to late for the high blade to keep it from nicking him badly on the brow. Dunor rolls with the blow and spinning catchs the other hobgoblin in the stomach with his backward thrust and twisting the blade out with his turn, rips open the ruined belly spilling entrails out while completing his turn slashes high with his other blade. The remaining hobgoblin backs a step and raises his shield in time to deflect the incoming blade.

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Readied Standard Action = Charge Attack on Dunor [vs. AC] (1d20+7=17), Move ends at F9 and hits for 5 damage

Readied Standard Action = Charge Attack on Dunor [vs. AC] (1d20+7=17), Move ends at G9 and misses

The door at the back of the room flies open and in strids a ridiculously dressed goblin. Little animal skulls dangling from its braided hair. In its hand is a bone rod topped with a small skull ties loosely by a frayed rope so that every time it moves the rod the skull flops around on the top. Is udilates its body and swings its arms widly in a sort of casting dance.

A greasy cloud of smoke envelopes the area Dunor stands in and even drifts into the stairwell to caress Galadrena and Thespias with its dark touch.

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Move Action = Move to G6
Standard Action = Vexing Cloud on G10. All enemies in the radius take a -2 to attack and allies gain concealment.

Shandien leaps up the steps taking two and a time and races into the cloud. With a thunderous boom the Genasi launches an attack with his blade the rattles the walls and drops the hobgoblin to the stone.

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Move Action = Move to F10
Standard Action = Booming Sword (vs. AC) [1d20+7] = 16+7 = 23 damage [1d8+4] = 6+4 = 10 minus 4 for the vexing cloud and concealment makes the attack a 19. Hits.

Wasn't going to get very far into the room without a double move. So figured he could take out the remaining HG.

Von Ardez-Kauthin Crypt Fight Round 1!

Map of the Crypt

Status
Rubg @ J8 | Hit Points = Down 7 | Misc : | Cond : Dead
Brot @ I7 | Hit Points = Down 16 | Misc : | Cond : Dead
Mos @ F9 | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond : Dead
Kren @ G9 | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond : Dead
Drake @ F6 | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond :
Drake @ H5 | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond :
Galadren @ F13 | Hit Points = 25/25 | Heal Surge = 2/7 | AP = 1 |  DMI = 3 | Misc : Low-Light Vision (negates concealment in dim light conditions); Wildstep (Ignore difficult terrain when shifting); | Cond : Vexing Cloud (-2 to attack)
Thespias @ G13 | Hit Points = 25/25 | Heal Surge = 2/7 | AP = 3 | DMI = 3 | Misc : Bold (+5 to save vs. Fear effects); Nimble Reaction (+2 to AC vs. AoO's); Storm Soul Resist -5 (Lightning, Thunder) | Cond : Vexing Cloud (-2 to attack)
Dunor @ G14 | Hit Points = 13/31 | Heal Surge = 3/8 | AP = 1 |  DMI = 3 | Misc : | Cond : Bloodied; Vexing Cloud (-2 to attack)
Moraz @ | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond :
Shandien @ F10 | Hit Points = 28/28 | Heal Surge = 4/9 | AP = 2 |  DMI = 3 | Misc : Resist - 5 (Lightning), 2 (Cold, Fire, and Thunder); | Cond : Vexing Cloud (-2 to attack)
--->Tanthalus @ G15 | Hit Points = 28/32 | Heal Surge = 4/7 | AP = 2 |  DMI = 3 | Misc : Low-Light Vision (negates concealment in dim light conditions); Wildstep (Ignore difficult terrain when shifting); | Cond :
--->Tulugaq @ G16 | Hit Points = 30/30 | Heal Surge = 8/10 | AP = 2 |  DMI = 3 | Misc : | Cond :

[Nanshork]

Before doing anything else, Tanthalus says a word of benediction to strengthen Dunor as well as the rest of his companions.  He then moves into the enveloping cloud of smoke and prays to Amaunator to help him smite his enemies.

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Minor: Healing Word on Dunor.  Dunor can spend healing surge and regain an additional 1d6+5 hp.  Me and all allies within 5' gain 3 temp hp.

Move: Move to E9.

Standard: Lance of Faith on F6 (not willing to spend anything to reroll if I miss).

Attack vs Reflex: 18
Radiant Damage: 10

Given the cloud I am going to assume that Shandien is the only ally I can see clearly so he gets a +2 power bonus on his next attack roll vs that target.

[Melblen_Cairn]

The burning light sheers down from above searing the scales on the drake. The same light also envelopes the nearby swordmage.

Von Ardez-Kauthin Crypt Fight Round 1!

Map of the Crypt

Status
Rubg @ J8 | Hit Points = Down 7 | Misc : | Cond : Dead
Brot @ I7 | Hit Points = Down 16 | Misc : | Cond : Dead
Mos @ F9 | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond : Dead
Kren @ G9 | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond : Dead
Drake @ F6 | Hit Points = Down 10 | Misc : | Cond :
Drake @ H5 | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond :
Galadren @ F13 | Hit Points = 25/25 | Heal Surge = 2/7 | AP = 1 |  DMI = 3 | Misc : Low-Light Vision (negates concealment in dim light conditions); Wildstep (Ignore difficult terrain when shifting); | Cond : Vexing Cloud (-2 to attack)
Thespias @ G13 | Hit Points = 25/25 | Heal Surge = 2/7 | AP = 3 | DMI = 3 | Misc : Bold (+5 to save vs. Fear effects); Nimble Reaction (+2 to AC vs. AoO's); Storm Soul Resist -5 (Lightning, Thunder) | Cond : Vexing Cloud (-2 to attack)
Dunor @ G14 | Hit Points = 13/31 | Heal Surge = 3/8 | AP = 1 |  DMI = 3 | Misc : | Cond : Bloodied; Vexing Cloud (-2 to attack)
Moraz @ | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond :
Shandien @ F10 | Hit Points = 28/28 | Heal Surge = 4/9 | AP = 2 |  DMI = 3 | Misc : Resist - 5 (Lightning), 2 (Cold, Fire, and Thunder); | Cond : Lance of Faith (+2 to next attack roll against Drake at F6); Vexing Cloud (-2 to attack)
Tanthalus @ E9 | Hit Points = 28/32 | Heal Surge = 4/7 | AP = 2 |  DMI = 3 | Misc : Low-Light Vision (negates concealment in dim light conditions); Wildstep (Ignore difficult terrain when shifting); | Cond :
--->Tulugaq @ G16 | Hit Points = 30/30 | Heal Surge = 8/10 | AP = 2 |  DMI = 3 | Misc : | Cond :

[bhu]

We of the Ubbo Sathla like soft targets.

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Move to F10 to activate Shadow Walk
Curse the gobbins
Blast the Gobbins with Dire Radiance
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4774087/ minus the penalty i get a 17 to hit
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4774089/ 9 damage
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4774090/ 2 curse damage if applicable
if he moves toward me next turn he takes another 1d6+5

[Melblen_Cairn]

Moraz locks eyes with Tulugaq and both begin to glow and the goblin feels his insides seared by the warlock's spell.

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I moved you to G11 instead of F10 since it was already occupied by Shandien. Plus in F10 you could not curse the goblin because the drake would have been closer. From G11 the goblin is the closest and can be targeted by the curse.

The drakes both slip into the cloud and spit acid at the goblin's foes.

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Drake 1
Move Action = move to E7
Standard Action = Caustic Spittle at Dunor [vs. REF] (1d20+8=16, 1d10+4=9), hit

Drake 2
Move Action = H7
Standard Action = Caustic Spittle at Tanthalus [vs REF] (1d20+8=21, 1d10+4=10), hit

Von Ardez-Kauthin Crypt Fight Round 2 Begins!

Map of the Crypt

Status
Rubg @ J8 | Hit Points = Down 7 | Misc : | Cond : Dead
Brot @ I7 | Hit Points = Down 16 | Misc : | Cond : Dead
Mos @ F9 | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond : Dead
Kren @ G9 | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond : Dead
Drake @ E7 | Hit Points = Down 10 | Misc : | Cond : Vexing Cloud (Concealment)
Drake @ H7 | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond : Vexing Cloud (Concealment)
--->Galadren @ F13 | Hit Points = 25/25 | Heal Surge = 2/7 | AP = 1 |  DMI = 3 | Misc : Low-Light Vision (negates concealment in dim light conditions); Wildstep (Ignore difficult terrain when shifting); | Cond : Vexing Cloud (-2 to attack)
--->Thespias @ G13 | Hit Points = 25/25 | Heal Surge = 2/7 | AP = 3 | DMI = 3 | Misc : Bold (+5 to save vs. Fear effects); Nimble Reaction (+2 to AC vs. AoO's); Storm Soul Resist -5 (Lightning, Thunder) | Cond : Vexing Cloud (-2 to attack)
--->Dunor @ G14 | Hit Points = 19/31 | Heal Surge = 2/8 | AP = 1 |  DMI = 3 | Misc : | Cond : Vexing Cloud (-2 to attack)
Moraz @ | Hit Points = Down 11 | Misc : | Cond : Warlock's Curse (Tulugaq); Dire Radiance
Shandien @ F10 | Hit Points = 28/28 | Heal Surge = 4/9 | AP = 2 |  DMI = 3 | Misc : Resist - 5 (Lightning), 2 (Cold, Fire, and Thunder); | Cond : Lance of Faith (+2 to next attack roll against Drake at E7); Vexing Cloud (-2 to attack)
Tanthalus @ E9 | Hit Points = 18/32 | Heal Surge = 4/7 | AP = 2 |  DMI = 3 | Misc : Low-Light Vision (negates concealment in dim light conditions); Wildstep (Ignore difficult terrain when shifting); | Cond : Vexing Cloud (-2 to attack)
Tulugaq @ G11 | Hit Points = 30/30 | Heal Surge = 8/10 | AP = 2 |  DMI = 3 | Misc : | Cond : Vexing Cloud (-2 to attack)