Rescue at Rivenroar (Game Thread Continued)

[Inspectre]

Galadren grumbles to himself as they discover . . . something in the darkness.  He had known this was a bad idea.
Slipping slightly back down the stairs until he was once more in the light of the sunrod, Galadren waves the group forward.

"Someone's up there.  Can't see who - bring the light!"

[Melblen_Cairn]

The party moves forward to catch up to the spot Dunor waits. The light sweeps past Dunor well ahead of the party and into the room pushing away the darkness. The room is filled with thin stone columns covered by a layer of frost. Across the room two hobgoblins stand in a doorway, one leaning against the door, but as soon as they realize what they are seeing one of them shouts down the hall,

"Sinruth! Daan akorthaar agaan shuulkec ac daan mach!"

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"Sinruth! The intruders are coming up the hall!"

Map of the Cold Room

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Illumination = Darkness unless PCs have a light source.

Menhirs = Thin stone columns from floor to ceiling. Do not take up the whole square so the square can be occupied.

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Please give me initiative checks.

[VennDygrem]

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Initiative: [1d20+5] = 7+5 = 12

[Nanshork]

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Initiative: 17

[Inspectre]

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Rolled 1d20+5 : 10 + 5, total 15

[Melblen_Cairn]

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Initiative Check [1d20+3] = 4+3 = 7

[bhu]

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Rolled 1d20+2 : 12 + 2, total 14

[Shadowhunter]

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http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4849727/

Initative: 9

[Melblen_Cairn]

Not a second later footfalls can be heard in the darkened hallway beyond the pair. One set heavy and accompanied by the clank of metal plates and the chink of a heavy chain, the other sets much lighter than its companions'. Pushing past his two door guards is the largest hobgoblin you have ever seen, clearly he has some bugbear blood running through him as well. Decked head to toe in an armor of haphazard metal plates with a chaos of spikes fused at odd angles. This Hobgoblin, obviously the Sinruth you have heard about, lets part of his weapon drop to the floor. The end of a heavy chain, similarly spikes like his armor ending in a spiked ball.

Behind him, the hobgoblin female you released from chains earlier, obviously returned to favor with her chieftain. She lets out a mournful dirge of song that sounds like a grating keen to your ears.

"So, Loudwater filth. You have cut through my forces and made it all this way to face me, you fail now human!" Sinruth shouts at Dunor

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Sinruth and Nbhab both use Standard and Move actions.

Sinruth's Abode Fight Round 1 Begins!

Map of Sinruth's Abode

Status
Sinruth @ I14 | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond :
Nbhab @ H13 | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond :
--->Tanthalus @ U17 | Hit Points = 37/37 | Heal Surge = 4/7 | AP = 2 |  DMI = 2 | Misc : Low-Light Vision (negates concealment in dim light conditions); Wildstep (Ignore difficult terrain when shifting); | Cond :
--->Galadren @ T16 | Hit Points = 30/30 | Heal Surge = 6/7 | AP = 1 |  DMI = 2 | Misc : Low-Light Vision (negates concealment in dim light conditions); Wildstep (Ignore difficult terrain when shifting); | Cond :
--->Tulugaq @ U15 | Hit Points = 35/35 | Heal Surge = 9/10 | AP = 2 |  DMI = 2 | Misc : | Cond :
--->Dunor @ Q14 | Hit Points = 36/36 | Heal Surge = 6/8 | AP = 2 |  DMI = 2 | Misc : | Cond :
Tguk @ H14 | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond :
Zgex @ I13 | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond :
Shandien @ T18 | Hit Points = 34/34 | Heal Surge = 5/9 | AP = 1 |  DMI = 2 | Misc : Resist - 5 (Lightning), 2 (Cold, Fire, and Thunder); | Cond :
Thespias @ V18 | Hit Points = 30/30 | Heal Surge = 6/7 | AP = 2 | DMI = 2 | Misc : Bold (+5 to save vs. Fear effects); Nimble Reaction (+2 to AC vs. AoO's); Storm Soul Resist - 5 (Lightning, Thunder) | Cond :
Sertanien @ U19 | Hit Points = 28/28 | Misc : | Cond :

[Inspectre]

"One problem with that, Sinrut or whatever your name was."

Galadren called as he moved forward, weaving through the nearest pillars so that he and Sinruth were facing each other directly.

"This human?  He's with us!"

At that declaration Galadren brought his crossbow up and fired his shot directly at Sinruth's chest.  Before the bolt could strike the metal plate it burst into a thousand angry bats, swarming around the bug-goblin and his followers.  Galadren rapidly reloaded, and then while the bats were still fluttering around as a distraction, he shot his real bolt at Sinruth's head - that at least didn't seem quite as well armored.  Then the elf danced aside, tumbling behind another one of the pillars farther into the room.

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Move: Move up to N14
Minor: Hunter's Quarry on Sinruth

Assuming no horrible doom befalls anyone standing right next to a pillar -

Standard: Swarming Bats
AoE Damage:

Rolled 1d10+5 : 3 + 5, total 8

Effect: Galadren slides each target one square. (He will slide them all "up" one square, such that they're all behind the doors.)
Effect: The burst creates a zone of difficult terrain that lasts until the end of Galadren's next turn.  The zone is also difficult terrain for flying creatures.  While within the zone, enemies grant Combat Advantage.  (The zone will be in those four squares around the door, where all of the hobgoblins are standing now.  Sinruth and his buddy to the left will be in the northern half of it, behind the doorway due to the Slide.)
To-Hit vs Sinruth:

Rolled 1d20+9 : 2 + 9, total 11

(vs. Reflex)
To-Hit vs. Nbhab:

Rolled 1d20+9 : 16 + 9, total 25

(vs. Reflex)
To-Hit vs Tguk:

Rolled 1d20+9 : 4 + 9, total 13

(vs. Reflex)
To-Hit vs Zgex:

Rolled 1d20+9 : 18 + 9, total 27

(vs. Reflex)

ACTION POINT!

Evasive Shot vs. Sinruth (+2 Combat Advantage due to Sinruth being in bat swarm)
Effect: Galadren shifts 5 squares (shifting to M10)
To-Hit:

Rolled 1d20+11 : 10 + 11, total 21

Damage:

Rolled 2d10+5 : 1, 6 + 5, total 12

-If shot misses, Elven Accuracy-
To-Hit:

Rolled 1d20+11 : 13 + 11, total 24

-If either Swarming Bats or Evasive Shot hit Sinruth-
Hunter's Quarry damage on Sinruth:

Rolled 1d6 : 2, total 2

-If Evasive Shot hits Sinruth-
Sneak Attack damage (due to being in bat cloud):

Rolled 2d6 : 3, 2, total 5

[Nanshork]

Before Galadren moves to join the fray, while everyone is still together in the small hallway Tanthalus says a quick prayer of protection.

He then comes around the corner right before his companion and snipes at the clearest shot he has.

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I'm listed before Galadren so I'm assuming that I can quickly pull this off before he runs out of range.

Minor action: Shield of Faith (Daily), close burst 5 (by my count this hits everybody).  Me and every ally in the burst gains +2 power bonus to AC until the end of the encounter.

Move to: O12

All four enemies are within range, I'll attack whichever has the least amount of cover against me if the pillars don't block my shot completely.

Lance of Faith
Attack vs Reflex: 12
Radiant Damage: 11

If it hits, Dunor gets +2 on next attack roll vs target.
Then the target gains vulnerable 3 radiant until the end of my next turn.

[Melblen_Cairn]

The beam of light slices between the group of goblinoids narrowly missing the mark.

The bats buffet about biting the hobgoblins. The two that had been guarding the door fall under hundreds of tiny wounds. Sinruth swats them away but still backs a step. The incoming second shot draws a line of blood across his cheek. Stomping on the body of his dead guard Sinruth roars, "I will crush your skull for that Elf-man!"

Sinruth's Abode Fight Round 1!

Map of Sinruth's Abode

Status
Sinruth @ H14 | Hit Points = Down 16 | Misc : | Cond : Hunter's Quarry (Galadren); Swarm of Bats (in zone, grants CA)
Nbhab @ G13 | Hit Points = Down 8 | Misc : | Cond : Swarm of Bats (in zone, grants CA)
Tanthalus @ O12 | Hit Points = 37/37 | Heal Surge = 4/7 | AP = 2 |  DMI = 2 | Misc : Low-Light Vision (negates concealment in dim light conditions); Wildstep (Ignore difficult terrain when shifting); | Cond : Shield of Faith (+2 to Defenses UEoE)
Galadren @ | Hit Points = 30/30 | Heal Surge = 6/7 | AP = 0 |  DMI = 2 | Misc : Low-Light Vision (negates concealment in dim light conditions); Wildstep (Ignore difficult terrain when shifting); | Cond : Shield of Faith (+2 to Defenses UEoE)
--->Tulugaq @ U15 | Hit Points = 35/35 | Heal Surge = 9/10 | AP = 2 |  DMI = 2 | Misc : | Cond : Shield of Faith (+2 to Defenses UEoE)
--->Dunor @ Q14 | Hit Points = 36/36 | Heal Surge = 6/8 | AP = 2 |  DMI = 2 | Misc : | Cond : Shield of Faith (+2 to Defenses UEoE)
Tguk @ H14 | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond :
Zgex @ I13 | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond :
Shandien @ T18 | Hit Points = 34/34 | Heal Surge = 5/9 | AP = 1 |  DMI = 2 | Misc : Resist - 5 (Lightning), 2 (Cold, Fire, and Thunder); | Cond : Shield of Faith (+2 to Defenses UEoE)
Thespias @ V18 | Hit Points = 30/30 | Heal Surge = 6/7 | AP = 2 | DMI = 2 | Misc : Bold (+5 to save vs. Fear effects); Nimble Reaction (+2 to AC vs. AoO's); Storm Soul Resist - 5 (Lightning, Thunder) | Cond : Shield of Faith (+2 to Defenses UEoE)
Sertanien @ U19 | Hit Points = 28/28 | Misc : | Cond : Shield of Faith (+2 to Defenses UEoE)

[bhu]

I move up to R14 for shadow walk, and ready an action to zp anything that may pop up (cause i assume nothing is within visual range)

[Melblen_Cairn]

Sinruth's Abode Fight Round 1!

Map of Sinruth's Abode

Status
Sinruth @ H14 | Hit Points = Down 16 | Misc : | Cond : Hunter's Quarry (Galadren); Swarm of Bats (in zone, grants CA)
Nbhab @ G13 | Hit Points = Down 8 | Misc : | Cond : Swarm of Bats (in zone, grants CA)
Tanthalus @ O12 | Hit Points = 37/37 | Heal Surge = 4/7 | AP = 2 |  DMI = 2 | Misc : Low-Light Vision (negates concealment in dim light conditions); Wildstep (Ignore difficult terrain when shifting); | Cond : Shield of Faith (+2 to Defenses UEoE)
Galadren @ | Hit Points = 30/30 | Heal Surge = 6/7 | AP = 0 |  DMI = 2 | Misc : Low-Light Vision (negates concealment in dim light conditions); Wildstep (Ignore difficult terrain when shifting); | Cond : Shield of Faith (+2 to Defenses UEoE)
-Tulugaq @ R14 | Hit Points = 35/35 | Heal Surge = 9/10 | AP = 2 |  DMI = 2 | Misc : | Cond : Shield of Faith (+2 to Defenses UEoE); Shadow Walk (Concealment); Readied Action
--->Dunor @ Q14 | Hit Points = 36/36 | Heal Surge = 6/8 | AP = 2 |  DMI = 2 | Misc : | Cond : Shield of Faith (+2 to Defenses UEoE)
Tguk @ H14 | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond :
Zgex @ I13 | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond :
Shandien @ T18 | Hit Points = 34/34 | Heal Surge = 5/9 | AP = 1 |  DMI = 2 | Misc : Resist - 5 (Lightning), 2 (Cold, Fire, and Thunder); | Cond : Shield of Faith (+2 to Defenses UEoE)
Thespias @ V18 | Hit Points = 30/30 | Heal Surge = 6/7 | AP = 2 | DMI = 2 | Misc : Bold (+5 to save vs. Fear effects); Nimble Reaction (+2 to AC vs. AoO's); Storm Soul Resist - 5 (Lightning, Thunder) | Cond : Shield of Faith (+2 to Defenses UEoE)
Sertanien @ U19 | Hit Points = 28/28 | Misc : | Cond : Shield of Faith (+2 to Defenses UEoE)

[VennDygrem]

Dunor wastes no time cutting the distance between him and the Hobgoblin chief.

"A leader is only as strong as his weakest soldier. Your forces are dust, and now all that's left is the pitiful commander!"

The warrior darts through the room, passing between the columns, and slashes deep at Sinruth. He then follows up with a more tentative strike, although no less forceful.

A subtle glow emanates from behind Dunor's eyepatch as his attacks flow from one into the next...

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{Move (then Minor) + Standard} Charge to I14 - Attacks have Combat Advantage
Attack: [1d20+10] = 18+11 = 29 (Forgot the +1 for charging in the roll)
Damage: [1d6+5] = 6+5 = 11
(Minor Action between Move and Standard) Use Sneak in the Attack: Until the start of my next turn, the next ally who hits Sinruth while he grants Combat Advantage deals +2d6 extra damage (my sneak attack dice).

{Action Point!}

{Standard #2} Riposte Strike (w/ CA)
Attack: [1d20+11] = 17+11 = 28
Damage: [1d6+6+2d6 sneak attack] = 10+6 = 16
If Sinruth makes an attack against me, or against an adjacent ally, before the start of my next turn, I can make an attack against him as an Immediate Interrupt.

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Riposte attack: [1d20+10] = 14+10 = 24
Riposte Damage: [1d6+5] = 2+5 = 7

If any attack Dunor makes during this combat happens to bloody Sinruth, I'll follow up as a free action with Press the Advantage.

[Melblen_Cairn]

The goblinoid leader moves deftly with his weapon and manages to avoid being skewered but is not quicker than Dunor who manages to score two minor wounds on Sinruth.

A smile broadens across his wicked features, "We will see who is left standing and who is on my roasting spit human."

Shandien dodges between pillars and enters the cloud sword drawn. Figuring Sinruth will be kept occupied by Dunor, he concentrates his power on the one they just helped a few hours before. Runes soon float about the hobgoblin woman.

From down the hall the group just came up the doors fly wide and footsteps race up the stairs. "We must report to Sinruth, they are back!" says one voice. Then they hear the sounds of battle above. "They are here! For Sinruth!" they shout.

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Move and Standard Actions = Move to J14.
Minor Action = Aegis of Shielding on Nbhab

Sinruth's Abode Fight Round 1!

Map of Sinruth's Abode

Status
Sinruth @ H14 | Hit Points = Down 43 | Misc : | Cond : Hunter's Quarry (Galadren); Swarm of Bats (in zone, grants CA)
Nbhab @ G13 | Hit Points = Down 8 | Misc : | Cond : Swarm of Bats (in zone, grants CA); Marked (Shandien)
Tanthalus @ O12 | Hit Points = 37/37 | Heal Surge = 4/7 | AP = 2 |  DMI = 2 | Misc : Low-Light Vision (negates concealment in dim light conditions); Wildstep (Ignore difficult terrain when shifting); | Cond : Shield of Faith (+2 to Defenses UEoE)
Galadren @ | Hit Points = 30/30 | Heal Surge = 6/7 | AP = 0 |  DMI = 2 | Misc : Low-Light Vision (negates concealment in dim light conditions); Wildstep (Ignore difficult terrain when shifting); | Cond : Shield of Faith (+2 to Defenses UEoE)
Tulugaq @ R14 | Hit Points = 35/35 | Heal Surge = 9/10 | AP = 2 |  DMI = 2 | Misc : | Cond : Shield of Faith (+2 to Defenses UEoE); Shadow Walk (Concealment); Readied Action
Dunor @ I14 | Hit Points = 36/36 | Heal Surge = 6/8 | AP = 1 |  DMI = 2 | Misc : | Cond : Shield of Faith (+2 to Defenses UEoE)
Tguk @ H14 | Hit Points = Down 7 | Misc : | Cond : Dead
Zgex @ I13 | Hit Points = Down 7 | Misc : | Cond : Dead
Shandien @ J14 | Hit Points = 34/34 | Heal Surge = 5/9 | AP = 1 |  DMI = 2 | Misc : Resist - 5 (Lightning), 2 (Cold, Fire, and Thunder); | Cond : Shield of Faith (+2 to Defenses UEoE)
Tbukex @ | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond : Running
Burag @ | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond : Running
--->Thespias @ V18 | Hit Points = 30/30 | Heal Surge = 6/7 | AP = 2 | DMI = 2 | Misc : Bold (+5 to save vs. Fear effects); Nimble Reaction (+2 to AC vs. AoO's); Storm Soul Resist - 5 (Lightning, Thunder) | Cond : Shield of Faith (+2 to Defenses UEoE)
Sertanien @ U19 | Hit Points = 28/28 | Misc : | Cond : Shield of Faith (+2 to Defenses UEoE)

[Shadowhunter]

Nimbly, Theo advances and tries to assault the hobgoblin commander with his tempestuous powers, but the arcane energy provides too unwieldy, the lightning arcing far of target.

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Move to P13, lightning strike towards Sinruth assuming I can see him from there. If I can, it'll miss. 8 vs Ref.
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4853460/

[Melblen_Cairn]

The blast of magical electricity slams into the doorway above the hobgoblin leader's head showering him with dust.

Sertanian whirls on the rushing hobgoblins. Lowering his spear toward the stairs.

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Standard Action = Readied Action

The footsteps following Sinruth round the corner coming into the light. They dive headlong into the cloud of bats, one swinging clumsily at Dunor's head.

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Move Action = Move to H13.
Standard Action = Longsword attack [vs. AC] (1d20+6=7).

Other hobgoblin Move Action = move to G14

Sinruth holds back waiting for a chaotic crescendo. Then he and his reinforcement burst forward each with a roar. Whirling his spiked chain, it lashes out at Galadren.

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Nbhab uses a Standard Action = Battle Chant on Nkug and Sinruth. Both can shift 5 squares and make a melee attack.
Nkug moves to J11
Sinruth moves to K11
Melee Basic Attack with spiked chain on Galadren [vs. AC] (1d20+8=21, 2d4+4=10), hit and galadren is Marked.

Move Action = move to H13

Stepping forward around the pillar, whipping the chain the Galadren's neck and yanking his quarry in close, impaling the elf on his armor spikes. The other end of the chain swings around to wrap the elf's legs but a deft leap and Galadren avoids being dropped to the floor. Sinruth growls at the elf.

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Move Action = move to L10
Standard Action = Chain Yank on Galadren [vs. AC] (1d20+8=23, 1d10+4=7, 1d6=2), hit. Bloodying Galadren.
Action Point!
Standard Action = Chain Trip on Galadren [vs. AC] (1d20+6=16, 1d6+4=7), miss

Sinruth's Abode Fight Round 2!

Map of Sinruth's Abode

Status
Nkug @ J11 | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond :
Terz @ G14 | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond : Swarm of Bats (in zone, grants CA)
Sinruth @ L10 | Hit Points = Down 43 | Misc : | Cond : Hunter's Quarry (Galadren)
Nbhab @ H13 | Hit Points = Down 8 | Misc : | Cond : Swarm of Bats (in zone, grants CA); Marked (Shandien)
--->Tanthalus @ O12 | Hit Points = 37/37 | Heal Surge = 4/7 | AP = 2 |  DMI = 2 | Misc : Low-Light Vision (negates concealment in dim light conditions); Wildstep (Ignore difficult terrain when shifting); | Cond : Shield of Faith (+2 to Defenses UEoE)
Galadren @ M9 | Hit Points = 11/30 | Heal Surge = 6/7 | AP = 0 |  DMI = 2 | Misc : Low-Light Vision (negates concealment in dim light conditions); Wildstep (Ignore difficult terrain when shifting); | Cond : Shield of Faith (+2 to Defenses UEoE); Marked (Sinruth); Bloodied
Tulugaq @ R14 | Hit Points = 35/35 | Heal Surge = 9/10 | AP = 2 |  DMI = 2 | Misc : | Cond : Shield of Faith (+2 to Defenses UEoE); Shadow Walk (Concealment); Readied Action
Dunor @ I14 | Hit Points = 36/36 | Heal Surge = 6/8 | AP = 1 |  DMI = 2 | Misc : | Cond : Shield of Faith (+2 to Defenses UEoE)
Tguk @ H14 | Hit Points = Down 7 | Misc : | Cond : Dead
Zgex @ I13 | Hit Points = Down 7 | Misc : | Cond : Dead
Shandien @ J14 | Hit Points = 34/34 | Heal Surge = 5/9 | AP = 1 |  DMI = 2 | Misc : Resist - 5 (Lightning), 2 (Cold, Fire, and Thunder); | Cond : Shield of Faith (+2 to Defenses UEoE)
Tbukex @ | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond : Running
Burag @ | Hit Points = Down 0 | Misc : | Cond : Running
Thespias @ V18 | Hit Points = 30/30 | Heal Surge = 6/7 | AP = 2 | DMI = 2 | Misc : Bold (+5 to save vs. Fear effects); Nimble Reaction (+2 to AC vs. AoO's); Storm Soul Resist - 5 (Lightning, Thunder) | Cond : Shield of Faith (+2 to Defenses UEoE)
Sertanien @ U19 | Hit Points = 28/28 | Misc : | Cond : Shield of Faith (+2 to Defenses UEoE); Readied Action (wait for charging hobgoblins)

[Nanshork]

Tanthalus aims holy light at the hobgoblin leader and then heals Galadren.

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Lance of Faith

Attack vs Reflex: 24
Radiant Damage: 13

Galadren gets +2 to hit him on next attack.
Then the target gains vulnerable 3 radiant until the end of my next turn, after the power's effects are resolved.

Healing Word on Galadren
Regain Healing Surge + 12 hp

Me and all allies within 5 squares gain 4 temp hp.

[Inspectre]

"Is that . . . all you've g-got?"

Galadren grunts as he staggers, feeling as if stars are circling over his head at the moment.
His vision clears at the right moment - Sinruth was sweeping his chain around for another painful blow.
Galadren ducks under the spinning chain by dropping into a stomach-churning shoulder roll, coming back awkwardly up to his feet a short distance away from the angered hobgoblin.

He snaps a shot off at Sinruth's knee, hoping to slow him a bit, and then takes off running at a limping gait, moving past several of his companions.

"If you still want to crush my skull, you're going to have to catch me first!"

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Standard: Nimble Shot
Effect: Galadren shifts 1 square (shifting to N11).  If Sinruth has threatening Reach, which is different from simple Reach in 4E, then I guess he gets an OA from the shooting part.
Attack versus Sinruth (+2 Power bonus from Tanthalus)
To-Hit:

Rolled 1d20+11 : 17 + 11, total 28

Damage:

Rolled 1d10+5 : 7 + 5, total 12

Hunter's Quarry Damage:

Rolled 1d6 : 3, total 3

If Galadren's 1st Evasive Shot hit him last round and thus Elven Accuracy wasn't used, I'll use it here on a miss.
Bonus To-Hit:

Rolled 1d20+11 : 1 + 11, total 12

Move Action: Move diagonally down to T17 (this would also provoke if Sinruth had Threatening Reach, but he only gets one swing on Galadren's turn barring some special rule.

Minor: Sustain the bats