Cautious after the near-incident in the courtyard, Aesamar takes a minute to examine the door more closely.
((Perception check on the door (1d20+7=14)))
((If it looks safe, I'll open it once the others get down here. Don't want to find a horde of goblin warriors with only little old me to deal with them.))

Tsuujin sheathes his weapons just long enough to slide down the frame of the ladder, not trusting the structure for longer than truly required. When he hits the bottom he quickly returns his weapons to his hands, ready for battle.

Upon inspecting the door, Aesamar finds nothing suspicious, and so, once his party descends the ladder to land safely behind him, he opens the door.

Silence. And flickering torchlight.

Peaking his head outside, all the wizard can see are three large statues of dwarves in armor. He takes a step out, and everything changes.

The chamber rises up at a steep angle to the west, and two goblin warriors sit perched near the top, javelins at the ready, partially concealed by the art of their enemies.



((The squares with the tiny white triangles are considered difficult terrain, so, 2 movement to move through them. The two rows that contain the dwarven statues are considered difficult terrain so long as you are moving toward the goblin area (they are slanted floors), but not if you're moving back or side-to-side.))

Initiative Order
Ralzik
S1
S2
Tsuujin
Aesamar
W1
W2
H
Kuro
Zorga

Enemy Stats
S1 HP 53/53; AC 16; Fort 15, Ref 14, Will 12 (H8)
S2 HP 53/53; AC 16; Fort 15, Ref 14, Will 12 (A8)
W1 HP 29/29; AC 17; Fort 13, Ref 15, Will 12 (F9)
W2 HP 29/29; AC 17; Fort 13, Ref 15, Will 12 (C9)
H HP 46/46; AC 17; Fort 14, Ref 15, Will 16 (F1)

Player Stats
Ralzik HP 32/32 (I13)
Tsuujin HP 25/25 (I12)
Aesamar HP 20/20 (H12)
Kuro HP 24/24 (J13)
Zorga HP 28/28 (J12)

Up Next: Ralzik

Ralzik climbs down the ladder after some indication that there is a doorway.

((Just assume your post came before mine Go ahead and make your combat move.))

Ralzik runs into the room, moving behind the center statue (D12), and gives one of the goblins a look of death ((Warlock curse to W1)) As he conceals into the shadows, he stretches out his arm, and a giant diabolical hand grabs the goblin warrior and pulls him down the incline to stand between Ralzik and Aesamar(F12)
((Diabolic grasp at W1, warlock curse on W1, shadowstep))
vs fort(13) (1d20+5=22)
Damage for diabolic grasp (2d8+5=14)
((W1 slides 3 spaces south, to F12))

Just as Ralzik yanks the screeching warrior down the slope, a goblin with a battleaxe comes charging forward to protect him. Regardless of shadow, the stampeding creature finds its mark, nearly knocking the warlock to the ground with a powerful swipe.

((S1 charges to E11. Hits Ralzik for 14 damage.
S2 delays its turn))



((The squares with the tiny white triangles are considered difficult terrain, so, 2 movement to move through them. The two rows that contain the dwarven statues are considered difficult terrain so long as you are moving toward the goblin area (they are slanted floors), but not if you're moving back or side-to-side.))

Initiative Order
Ralzik
S1
S2
Tsuujin
Aesamar
W1
W2
H
Kuro
Zorga

Enemy Stats
S1 HP 53/53; AC 16; Fort 15, Ref 14, Will 12 (H8)
S2 HP 53/53; AC 16; Fort 15, Ref 14, Will 12 (A8)
W1 HP 15/29; AC 17; Fort 13, Ref 15, Will 12 (F12)
W2 HP 29/29; AC 17; Fort 13, Ref 15, Will 12 (C9)
H HP 46/46; AC 17; Fort 14, Ref 15, Will 16 (F1)

Player Stats
Ralzik HP 18/32 (D12)
Tsuujin HP 25/25 (I12)
Aesamar HP 20/20 (H12)
Kuro HP 24/24 (J13)
Zorga HP 28/28 (J12)

Up Next: Tsuujin & Aesamar!

Seeing the screeching creatures close in on Ralzik, Aesamar quickly gestures, once more induces a roaring ball of flame to burst into life behind the goblins, directing its flares towards the weaker-looking of the two, although the tongues of flame whip out too wildly and miss the diminutive beast. His brow creasing in annoyance, he draws his eladrin longsword as a precautionary measure, he then takes a step to the side in order to allow those behind him better access to the fray.

((Cast Flaming sphere at F11, attacking W1. Int vs Ref15 (1d20+4=7) Miss!))
((Draw Longsword))
((Move to H13))

Tsuujin quickly moves to put some interference between the goblins and Ralzik, and in his haste throws out only moderate swings, hitting nothing but air.
((
move to E12,
Dual Strike vs. w1 (AC 17) (1d20+7=16, 1d20+7=13)
))

A loud "BAH" comes from Ralzik's mouth.

((I was going to cast that ice shield again and stand between the two goblins.. oh well.. new plan! Thanks for trying to rescue me!, now to get the flanking bonus))

As Tsuujin struggles to make his way across the rubble-strewn battle-field, the injured warrior he passes takes a swipe--though, luckily for the fighter he doesn't even notice as the spear-point barely misses his throat.

When Tsuujin strikes back, however, the goblin uses the missed swings to shift away and make way for his escape, which can't come too soon as the orb behind him suddenly flares and sears his armor.

Scampering back up the hill, the warrior turns and throws, a bit too hastily, apparently, as the javelin does nothing but chink the ground next to the human fighter he just escaped.

The second warrior takes a shot as well, this time aiming at Ralzik. He too misses, however, and follows it up with a growling curse. He points at the pair of adventurers and screeches an order to the axe-wielding goblin behind him.

With a suprisingly loud roar, the third goblin charges headlong down the hill, barrelling headfirst into the dual-wielding fighter. A clash of metal is heard, and as the dust settles, Tsuujin is obviously the worse for wear.

Meanwhile, after having escaped and missed his throw, the scorched goblin gibbers madly at the hexer that had been tucked away on the far side of the hall. Immediately after chanting can be heard and dark wisps of energy come soaring from the rear, catching Aesamar directly in the face and drawing streams of eladrin blood.

((W1 gets OA against Tsuujin. Misses.
W1 uses Goblin Tactics to shift to G12
W1 takes 7 damage from Flaming Sphere.
W1 moves to G8.
W1 attacks Tsuujin. Misses.
W2 attacks Ralzik. Misses.
S2 charges to D11. Hits Tsuujin for 8 damage.
H moves to E3. Uses Blinding Hex on Aesamar. Hits for 9 damage. Aesamar is blind.

Initiative Order
Ralzik
S1
S2
Tsuujin
Aesamar
W1
W2
H
Kuro
Zorga

Enemy Stats
S1 HP 53/53; AC 16; Fort 15, Ref 14, Will 12 (E11)
S2 HP 53/53; AC 16; Fort 15, Ref 14, Will 12 (D11)
W1 HP 7/29; AC 17; Fort 13, Ref 15, Will 12 (G8): Bloodied
W2 HP 29/29; AC 17; Fort 13, Ref 15, Will 12 (C9)
H HP 46/46; AC 17; Fort 14, Ref 15, Will 16 (E3)

Player Stats
Ralzik HP 18/32 (D12)
Tsuujin HP 17/25 (E12)
Aesamar HP 11/20 (H13): Blind
Kuro HP 24/24 (J13)
Zorga HP 28/28 (J12)

Up Next: Kuro & Zorga!

Map update when I get home.))

((I think a pattern is emerging...))

((lol. Sorry! I really am trying to avoid killing you guys. If that makes you feel any better. ))

((lol, blind the fire guy!))

((Can you charge down a ladder? If so, is it possible for me to charge to F12 and attack S1?))

((I think you are on the ground, but you don't want to be touching the FlamingSphere (FS) I think it will burn you. Can you reach W1 and get the last shot on him?))

((It won't burn you unless you begin your turn next to it. So long as I move it before you come around again, you'll be fine.))

((Yeah, you're all on the ground.))

((If Gaetele doesn't post in the next 2 hours or so, I'm going to assume the move she asked for is what she wants. She may just have been busy and that's all she could do, rather than a full-out post. I'll go for Bali at the same time, so we won't be stalled for too long.))

((What's the procedure for charging again? I can't reach W1 due to the terrain.))