Rescue at Rivenroar (Game Thread Continued)

[Melblen_Cairn]

The motes of biting lights the spirit charged missile turns into, do little to harm the Hobgoblin as he swats them away.

Moving toward the iron spiral staircase, Res draws a bead on Tulugaq and unleashes another arrow at the warlock which past to shatter on the wall.

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Move Action = Move to D15
Standard Action = Bow attack on Tulugaq [vs. AC] (1d20+6=10, 1d10+4=9), Miss

Tulugaq returns fire with curses, corrupting the Archer's thoughts and then burning his soul with cold radiance.

Goblin Warren Round 14 Begins!

Map of the Goblin Warren

Status
--->Dunor @ I13 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = 2/31 | Heal Surge = 6/8 | AP:1 | Misc : Used Second Wind | Cond : Temp Hitpoints = 0; Bloodied
Gom @ P9 | Hit Points = Down 38 | Cond : Dead
Drake @  H14 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 55 | Cond : Dead
Sun @ H13 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 47 | Cond : Dead
Bakutn @ F15 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 8 | Cond : Dead
Xsadum @  H14 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 8 | Cond : Dead
Tanthalus @ D8 | Hit Points = 2/32 | Heal Surge = 7/7 | AP:1 | Misc : Low-Light Vision (negates concealment in dim light conditions); Wildstep (Ignore difficult terrain when shifting); | Cond : Bloodied
Shandien @ I11 | Hit Points = 28/28 | Heal Surge = 7/9 | AP:1 | Misc : Resist - 5 (Lightning), 2 (Cold, Fire, and Thunder); Used Second Wind; | Cond : Temp Hitpoints = 0;
Thespias @ J10 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = 7/25 | Heal Surge = 6/7 | AP:1 | Misc : Bold (+5 to save vs. Fear effects); Nimble Reaction (+2 to AC vs. AoO's); Storm Soul Resist -5 (Lightning, Thunder); Used Second Wind | Cond : Bloodied
Knerug @ In Darkness in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 16 | Cond : Dead
Gsurb @ K12 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 8 | Cond : Dead
Sgark @ I16 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 8 | Cond : Dead
Zos @ J11 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 9 | Cond : Dead
Nust @ J12 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 11 | Cond : Dead
Bun @ I12 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 11 | Cond : Dead
Galadren @ D9 (M8 in the Crypt Chamber) | Hit Points = 4/25 | Heal Surge = 7/7 | AP:1 | Misc : Low-Light Vision (negates concealment in dim light conditions); Wildstep (Ignore difficult terrain when shifting); | Cond : Cover (Corner)
Res @ D15 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 15 | Cond : Warlock's Curse (Tulugaq); Dire Radiance (Take 1d6 damage if moving closer to Tulugaq before EoNT)
Tulugaq @ E11 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = 15/30 | Heal Surge = 10/10 | AP:1 | Misc : | Cond : Concealment (Shadow Walk); Bloodied

[VennDygrem]

Dunor flies up from behind cover and takes another swipe at the hobgoblin archer. Though his hit does not connect, the threat remains all the same.

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{Move} to D14

{Standard} Dual Strike against Res.
attack: 1d20(5)+7=12
damage: 1d6(1)+2=3 Regardless of hit or miss, Res is marked by me and provokes an attack if he shifts or makes an attack against anyone else.

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attack: 1d20(18)+7=25
damage: 1d6(6)+5=11

[Melblen_Cairn]

Res growls at Dunor for cutting off its escape but fends off his attacks with his bow.
 
Shandien leaps onto the low sarcophagus and attacks Res with a rumbling stroke of his blade that culminates in a thunderous boom but the magic is deflected aside with the blade by the frantic defense of the hobgoblin.

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Move Action = move to E15 (with 2 squares being spent to get onto the coffin)
Standard Action = Booming Blade on Res [vs. AC] (1d20+7=13, 1d8+4=9), Miss.

Goblin Warren Round 14!

Map of the Goblin Warren

Status
--->Dunor @ D14 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = 2/31 | Heal Surge = 6/8 | AP:1 | Misc : Used Second Wind | Cond : Temp Hitpoints = 0; Bloodied
Gom @ P9 | Hit Points = Down 38 | Cond : Dead
Drake @  H14 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 55 | Cond : Dead
Sun @ H13 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 47 | Cond : Dead
Bakutn @ F15 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 8 | Cond : Dead
Xsadum @  H14 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 8 | Cond : Dead
--->Tanthalus @ D8 | Hit Points = 2/32 | Heal Surge = 7/7 | AP:1 | Misc : Low-Light Vision (negates concealment in dim light conditions); Wildstep (Ignore difficult terrain when shifting); | Cond : Bloodied
Shandien @ E15 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = 28/28 | Heal Surge = 7/9 | AP:1 | Misc : Resist - 5 (Lightning), 2 (Cold, Fire, and Thunder); Used Second Wind; | Cond : Temp Hitpoints = 0;
Thespias @ J10 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = 7/25 | Heal Surge = 6/7 | AP:1 | Misc : Bold (+5 to save vs. Fear effects); Nimble Reaction (+2 to AC vs. AoO's); Storm Soul Resist -5 (Lightning, Thunder); Used Second Wind | Cond : Bloodied
Knerug @ In Darkness in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 16 | Cond : Dead
Gsurb @ K12 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 8 | Cond : Dead
Sgark @ I16 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 8 | Cond : Dead
Zos @ J11 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 9 | Cond : Dead
Nust @ J12 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 11 | Cond : Dead
Bun @ I12 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 11 | Cond : Dead
Galadren @ D9 (M8 in the Crypt Chamber) | Hit Points = 4/25 | Heal Surge = 7/7 | AP:1 | Misc : Low-Light Vision (negates concealment in dim light conditions); Wildstep (Ignore difficult terrain when shifting); | Cond : Cover (Corner)
Res @ D15 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 15 | Cond : Warlock's Curse (Tulugaq); Dire Radiance (Take 1d6 damage if moving closer to Tulugaq before EoNT)
Tulugaq @ E11 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = 15/30 | Heal Surge = 10/10 | AP:1 | Misc : | Cond : Concealment (Shadow Walk); Bloodied

[Inspectre]

Peeking back around the corner to see that the hobgoblin was heavily engaged - and no more reinforcements seemed to be forthcoming, Galadren switched back to the offense.  Dashing into the chamber, he sets up by one of the sarcophagi, and leans out to snap off a shot at the hobgoblin archer after carefully sizing him up.

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Move: Move to K12
Minor: Mark Res as Hunter's Quarry
Standard: Shoot at Res (-2 for Cover?)
To-Hit:

Rolled 1d20+4 : 8 + 4, total 12

Damage:

Rolled 1d8+4 : 5 + 4, total 9

Hunter's Quarry:

Rolled 1d6 : 6, total 6

[Melblen_Cairn]

In being careful to miss his companions, Galadren's shot goes wide.

Goblin Warren Round 14!

Map of the Goblin Warren

Status
Dunor @ D14 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = 2/31 | Heal Surge = 6/8 | AP:1 | Misc : Used Second Wind | Cond : Temp Hitpoints = 0; Bloodied
Gom @ P9 | Hit Points = Down 38 | Cond : Dead
Drake @  H14 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 55 | Cond : Dead
Sun @ H13 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 47 | Cond : Dead
Bakutn @ F15 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 8 | Cond : Dead
Xsadum @  H14 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 8 | Cond : Dead
--->Tanthalus @ D8 | Hit Points = 2/32 | Heal Surge = 7/7 | AP:1 | Misc : Low-Light Vision (negates concealment in dim light conditions); Wildstep (Ignore difficult terrain when shifting); | Cond : Bloodied
Shandien @ E15 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = 28/28 | Heal Surge = 7/9 | AP:1 | Misc : Resist - 5 (Lightning), 2 (Cold, Fire, and Thunder); Used Second Wind; | Cond : Temp Hitpoints = 0;
Thespias @ J10 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = 7/25 | Heal Surge = 6/7 | AP:1 | Misc : Bold (+5 to save vs. Fear effects); Nimble Reaction (+2 to AC vs. AoO's); Storm Soul Resist -5 (Lightning, Thunder); Used Second Wind | Cond : Bloodied
Knerug @ In Darkness in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 16 | Cond : Dead
Gsurb @ K12 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 8 | Cond : Dead
Sgark @ I16 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 8 | Cond : Dead
Zos @ J11 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 9 | Cond : Dead
Nust @ J12 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 11 | Cond : Dead
Bun @ I12 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 11 | Cond : Dead
Galadren @ K12 the Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = 4/25 | Heal Surge = 7/7 | AP:1 | Misc : Low-Light Vision (negates concealment in dim light conditions); Wildstep (Ignore difficult terrain when shifting); | Cond : Cover (Corner); Bloodied
Res @ D15 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 15 | Cond : Warlock's Curse (Tulugaq); Dire Radiance (Take 1d6 damage if moving closer to Tulugaq before EoNT)
Tulugaq @ E11 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = 15/30 | Heal Surge = 10/10 | AP:1 | Misc : | Cond : Concealment (Shadow Walk); Bloodied

[Nanshork]

Tanthalus runs into the fray and channels the power of Amaunator, weaking himself in order to bolster his allies.

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Run to  I11

Channel Healer's Mercy.

I've been told that everyone who is blooded gets affected.  Spend a healing surge and gain an additional 5 hp.

I am weakened until EONT.

[Melblen_Cairn]

Divine light washes over the injured party and cleanses them. A slight burning is felt in their wounds as they close.


Goblin Warren Round 14!

Map of the Goblin Warren

Status
Dunor @ D14 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = 14/31 | Heal Surge = 5/8 | AP:1 | Misc : Used Second Wind | Cond : Temp Hitpoints = 0; Bloodied
Gom @ P9 | Hit Points = Down 38 | Cond : Dead
Drake @  H14 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 55 | Cond : Dead
Sun @ H13 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 47 | Cond : Dead
Bakutn @ F15 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 8 | Cond : Dead
Xsadum @  H14 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 8 | Cond : Dead
Tanthalus @ D8 | Hit Points = 2/32 | Heal Surge = 7/7 | AP:1 | Misc : Low-Light Vision (negates concealment in dim light conditions); Wildstep (Ignore difficult terrain when shifting); | Cond : Bloodied; Weakened (Your attacks do half damage until EoNT), Running (Grants combat advantage until BoNT)
Shandien @ E15 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = 28/28 | Heal Surge = 7/9 | AP:1 | Misc : Resist - 5 (Lightning), 2 (Cold, Fire, and Thunder); Used Second Wind; | Cond : Temp Hitpoints = 0;
--->Thespias @ J10 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = 18/25 | Heal Surge = 5/7 | AP:1 | Misc : Bold (+5 to save vs. Fear effects); Nimble Reaction (+2 to AC vs. AoO's); Storm Soul Resist -5 (Lightning, Thunder); Used Second Wind | Cond :
Knerug @ In Darkness in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 16 | Cond : Dead
Gsurb @ K12 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 8 | Cond : Dead
Sgark @ I16 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 8 | Cond : Dead
Zos @ J11 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 9 | Cond : Dead
Nust @ J12 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 11 | Cond : Dead
Bun @ I12 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 11 | Cond : Dead
Galadren @ K12 the Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = 15/25 | Heal Surge = 6/7 | AP:1 | Misc : Low-Light Vision (negates concealment in dim light conditions); Wildstep (Ignore difficult terrain when shifting); | Cond : Cover (Corner);
Res @ D15 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 15 | Cond : Warlock's Curse (Tulugaq); Dire Radiance (Take 1d6 damage if moving closer to Tulugaq before EoNT)
Tulugaq @ E11 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = 27/30 | Heal Surge = 9/10 | AP:1 | Misc : | Cond : Concealment (Shadow Walk);

[Shadowhunter]

Seeing allied faces rushing past him, the Halfling relinquish his hold on the storm, letting it abate.
He re-gather his magical focus into his abdomen, stepping around the corner swiftly, the sole of his shoe making a thunderous note as he stops the ground.

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Storm Walk power, shift 1 square to J11.
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4624955/
16 to hit vs Fort, 13 damage on hit.


There, now I've used it at least once this game

[Melblen_Cairn]

As Theo lands, thunder batters down on the hobgoblin bowman.

The bowman tries to rush a gap between Shandien and Dunor, but realizes the feint too late and runs right into a spinning blade. Slumping to the floor the light leaves his eyes.

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Move Action = Shift to E14
Takes Combat Challenge attack damage from Dunor.

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The aftermath of the fight can constitute a short rest. Unless someone goes running off again to start another encounter right away. I will assume that healing surges will be spent to get as close to full as a full surge allows. If you would like me to spend on to heal you the rest of the way let me know.

Also including the extra healing provided from Tathalus' healing word and healer bonus.

Goblin Warren Ends!

Map of the Goblin Warren

Status
Dunor @ D14 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = 31/31 | Heal Surge = 5/8 | AP:1 | Misc : Used Second Wind | Cond :
Gom @ P9 | Hit Points = Down 38 | Cond : Dead
Drake @  H14 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 55 | Cond : Dead
Sun @ H13 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 47 | Cond : Dead
Bakutn @ F15 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 8 | Cond : Dead
Xsadum @  H14 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 8 | Cond : Dead
Tanthalus @ D8 | Hit Points = 32/32 | Heal Surge = 5/7 | AP:1 | Misc : Low-Light Vision (negates concealment in dim light conditions); Wildstep (Ignore difficult terrain when shifting); | Cond :
Shandien @ E15 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = 28/28 | Heal Surge = 7/9 | AP:1 | Misc : Resist - 5 (Lightning), 2 (Cold, Fire, and Thunder); Used Second Wind; | Cond :
Thespias @ J10 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = 25/25 | Heal Surge = 4/7 | AP:1 | Misc : Bold (+5 to save vs. Fear effects); Nimble Reaction (+2 to AC vs. AoO's); Storm Soul Resist -5 (Lightning, Thunder); Used Second Wind | Cond :
Knerug @ In Darkness in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 16 | Cond : Dead
Gsurb @ K12 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 8 | Cond : Dead
Sgark @ I16 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 8 | Cond : Dead
Zos @ J11 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 9 | Cond : Dead
Nust @ J12 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 11 | Cond : Dead
Bun @ I12 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 11 | Cond : Dead
Galadren @ K12 the Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = 25/25 | Heal Surge = 5/7 | AP:1 | Misc : Low-Light Vision (negates concealment in dim light conditions); Wildstep (Ignore difficult terrain when shifting); | Cond :
Res @ D15 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = Down 39 | Cond : Dead
Tulugaq @ E11 in Crypt Chamber | Hit Points = 27/30 | Heal Surge = 9/10 | AP:1 | Misc : | Cond :

[Melblen_Cairn]

In the aftermath you notice an alcove with two marble alters with low candles burning. The stone sarcophagi look to have heavy lids that look so far undisturbed, either the hobgoblins have not been here long, they never thought to open them, or perhaps they were told not to open them.

There is also a hole in the floor in the rooms northern corner.

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Status
Dunor @ D14 | Hit Points = 31/31 | Heal Surge = 5/8 | AP:1 | Misc : | Cond :
Tanthalus @ I11 | Hit Points = 32/32 | Heal Surge = 5/7 | AP:1 | Misc : Low-Light Vision (negates concealment in dim light conditions); Wildstep (Ignore difficult terrain when shifting); | Cond :
Shandien @ E15 | Hit Points = 28/28 | Heal Surge = 7/9 | AP:1 | Misc : Resist - 5 (Lightning), 2 (Cold, Fire, and Thunder); | Cond :
Thespias @ J10 | Hit Points = 25/25 | Heal Surge = 4/7 | AP:1 | Misc : Bold (+5 to save vs. Fear effects); Nimble Reaction (+2 to AC vs. AoO's); Storm Soul Resist -5 (Lightning, Thunder); | Cond :
Galadren @ K12 | Hit Points = 25/25 | Heal Surge = 5/7 | AP:1 | Misc : Low-Light Vision (negates concealment in dim light conditions); Wildstep (Ignore difficult terrain when shifting); | Cond :
Tulugaq @ E11 | Hit Points = 27/30 | Heal Surge = 9/10 | AP:1 | Misc : | Cond :

[Melblen_Cairn]

You also notice an inscription along the walls. It repeats itself every 10 feet or so. It is in an older form of common now used. It reads;

“Here lie the Rivenroars until the Day of the Black Sun. If you seek their monument, look at the lands around you."

[Bartholomew]

Shandien brushes his fingers across the inscription, attempting to recall any information he may have learned in his studies during his youth.

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1d20+9=25

[Melblen_Cairn]

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You recall reading in a historical text recently at one of the great libraries, while wintering in the city of Silvermoon, that the Rivenroars were a minor noble family and landowner in the region of the Grey Vale. They are mentioned several times along with the Von Jarlach, Von Urstadt, and Von Ardez-Kauthin families, but eventually the records simply cease within the text about 800 years ago with no real mention of why.

[VennDygrem]

Dunor picks up the fallen Hobgoblin's longbow and looks it over. He did not expect it to be of fine make, though it had put enough holes in him to be worth consideration. He decided not to disturb the sarcophagi- he had been seeing enough of the dead lately.

He looked over to the corner, where Dalanath peered down the hole. The northerner walked over to check it out himself, unsure whether there was any significance to it.

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Should I assume that the Hobgoblin longbow is pretty much stock from the PHB? I could use a ranged option, I've got the Dex for it, and I don't think I spent any starting wealth on a ranged weapon. If he's got a quiver with arrows, I'll grab that as well. Unless anyone else wants them.

[bhu]

I will be undergoing the time honored tradition of stabbing all the bodies, just to make sure they're dead.

[Melblen_Cairn]

As Dunor approaches the pit a horrid stench fills his nostrils. It gets worse as he gets closer and is definitely coming from the pit. It sinks too deep to see the bottom but its clear that this pit served many disposal purposes for the hobgoblins. Perhaps some light would shed insight into why the deceased rogue would indicate looking down there.

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The bow is standard PHB but is of hobgoblin make and adorned with two small animal skulls and string of various ears. The ratty cloth quiver has 23 arrows left in it.

Meanwhile Tulugaq meanders about from body to body, slipping his sickle's blade into each a few times to be certain they will not return to the fight.

[Inspectre]

Galadren is dexterous enough to extract the hobgoblin arrow from his chest and the goblin bolt from his arm without having to resort to the time-honored tradition of removing projectiles by pushing them all the way through and then breaking off the barbed heads.  Still, the experience wasn't pleasant and leaves the elf out of breath for a few moments while he fishes out some bandages from his supplies and wraps up his chest wound.  Feeling better afterwards, Galadren clears his throat and hooks his thumb back towards the corridor they had traversed with great difficulty.

"There's a painting in the room connected to that corridor.  Dunno if it's magical, but it was glowing and shedding light, and that's usually not normal.  There was a set of doors leading west in there too.  Where do you guys want to go next?"

Without waiting for confirmation from his allies, Galadren goes over to the nearby doors and listens carefully.  (Doors in K14 & K15).

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Perception:

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

[Melblen_Cairn]

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You hear faint squeaks on the other side and your hand feels a subtle scratching lower on the door.

[Inspectre]

"Sounds like we've got rats on the other side of this door."

Galadren grunts, and then since he hadn't heard anything else on the other side, decides to take a chance to determine whether these were garden-variety rats that were scared of everything larger than them, or giant monstrous rats that would eat anything they could sink their teeth into.

"Hey in there!  GET AWAY!"  Galadren growls, and none too softly, while he bangs on the door and rocks it, as if something large and hungry for rats is about to tear the door off its hinges.  Then, he listens again.

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Perception:

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

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[Melblen_Cairn]

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You no longer hear the sounds from before, though the doors down here do seem to have a remarkable quality for reducing sound better than most common doors. You do think you may have caught a slight wimpering but it was difficult to hear over the general din of your other companions.