[Game Thread] The Rescue

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Heryld was never too good to follow plans to the letter. He always liked to add a little touch of improvisation. When he saw that some goblins gathered around him, the wizard could not resist. He knew the exact spell to dispatch easily these nuisances. The wizard proceeded to complete his spell by doing the complex movements and intoning the required arcane words for the spell to function. A loud thunder boomed and echoes lingered in the surrounding area. Both goblins were pushed away by the impact of the spell. And both goblins did not get up after being hit by Heryld's magical assault, their distorted bodies still jerking with spasms. Not losing a second, Heryld then jumped through the feywild to teleport himself next to Arundael, on top of the tower.

 

Heryld's Actions Minor: None Standard: At-Will Arcane, Implement, Thunder Standard Action Close blast 3 Target: Each creature in blast Attack: Intelligence vs. Fortitude Hit: 1d6 + Intelligence modifier thunder damage, and you push the target a number of squares equal to your Wisdom modifier. Increase damage to 2d6 + Intelligence modifier at 21st level.Thunderwave vs MinionAF38 HIT and Minion AF40 HIT for 10 thunder damage Move: Encounter Teleportation Move Action Personal Effect: Teleport up to 5 squares (see “Teleportation,” page 286).Fey Step to AC35

[Le Lemiosarium]

Dway'le anger rose when the bugbear leader exhorted his lesser kin to battle. The elf let loose a battle cry as the big monster came for him while deflecting a goblin's weak attack with a slash of his axe. Turning to face the bugbear, the elf sidestepped just in time to avoid a deadly hit from its morningstar.

Insulted by the half-bear half-goblin creature's talk, Dway'le told himself he'd make quick work of the monster."I assure you, vermin, you will die today with your belly empty," Dway'le said. "Fighting for your demoniac master will be the last thing you do in this world," he added. Dway'le then rushed to the creature's flank and sank his axe in the monster's ribcage.

 

Actions Minor: Oath of Enmity the Bugbear. Standard: Encounter • Divine, Weapon Standard Action Melee weapon Effect: Before the attack, you shift 2 squares. Censure of Pursuit: The number of squares you shift equals 1 + your Dexterity modifier. Target: One creature Attack: Wisdom vs. AC Hit: 2[W] + Wisdom modifier damage.Angelic Alacrity the Bugbear HIT for 22 damage. Before the attack, Dway'le shifts to AG47. Move: Dway'le Shifts to AH48.

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Arundael took the time to ponder his next action. He was not well positioned on the battlefield. He either could join the others on the ground to help them against the huge bugbear. But there was also the goblin sharpshooter on the other tower. And the eladrin knew it would be to long to reach the greenskin by traditionnal means. It was not a good idea to expose himself while running towards the creature.

Taking a deep breath, the swordmage ran as fast as he could towards the edge of his tower. At the last possible moment, Arundael broke is run by jumping as far as he could. However, because of the ledges of the towers, Arundael knew he had to land vertically on the other tower. His jump transformed into a pirouette and the swordmage's body twirled in the air. Arundael's gambit was extremely risky, but his boldness paid out, as the eladrin landed on the other tower, right next to the speechless, incredulous and doomed creature.

Arundael barely had landed that he was already striking at the goblin with his flaming blade. Unfortunately for the youngest son of lord Uthwe, the surprised goblin still managed to dodge the swordmage's assault.

 

Arundael's Actions Move: Athletic Skill Check (Long Jump with Running Start); Run from AC34 to AA34; Jump from AA34 to W34 SUCCESS Standard: At-Will Arcane, Fire, Weapon Standard Action Melee weapon Target: One creature Attack: Intelligence vs. AC Hit: 1[W] + Intelligence modifier fire damage, and you deal fire damage equal to your Strength modifier to all enemies adjacent to the target. Increase damage to 2[W] + Intelligence modifier at 21st level.Greenflame Blade against Goblin Sharpshooter MISS Minor: At-Will Arcane Minor Action Close burst 2 Target: One creature in burst Effect: You mark the target. The target remains marked until you use this power against another target. If you mark other creatures using other powers, the target is still marked. A creature can be subject to only one mark at a time. A new mark supersedes a mark that was already in place. If your marked target makes an attack that doesn’t include you as a target, it takes a –2 penalty to attackrolls. If that attack hits and the marked target is within 10 squares of you, you can use an immediate interrupt to reduce the damage dealt by that attack to any one creature by an amount equal to 5 + your Constitution modifier.Aegis of Shielding on Goblin Sharpshooter

[Le Lemiosarium]

Looking at the Eladrins progress, Marl was caught by surprise as two grinning goblins jumped over a barricade to eagerly sink their rusty kitchen knives between the joints of his armor. "Buggers," he muttered under his breath. Turning around to face the goblin behind him, he realized the vicious greenskin had managed to climb on his back. With a backward slam of his shield, the half-elf dislodged it and sent it crashing face-first on the ground. Invoking a new spell, he let it out in a fierce war cry that echoed as a thunderbolt in the encampment.

Yelping in pain, two goblins fell to the ground with blood dripping from their damaged ear-drums as the sonic spell resonated violently in their heads.

 

Actions Move: Shift to AG42 Standard: Encounter • Arcane, Implement, Thunder Standard Action Close blast 3 Target: Each enemy in blast Attack: Charisma vs. Fortitude Hit: 1d6 + Charisma modifier thunder damage, and you push the target 1 square. Effect: You slide each ally in the blast 1 square. Virtue of Valor: The number of squares you push the target and slide the allies equals your Constitution modifier.Shout of Triumph (close blast aimed at AI45) against AF40 AH42 minions. HIT AND KILL both minions

[galadan88]

The adventurers are not overly concerned by the swarming goblins and they react quickly to the minor threat posed by the clumsy beasts. With a few deft arcane moves, most of the small creatures are rendered useless. With a cocky grin and a nod towards Marl, Heryld teleports to the top of the tower which grants him a clear killing field.

Moments prior to the Wizard's appearance, Arundael decided to engage the remaining sharpshooter and in an impressive display of agility and strenght, the Swordmage jumped clear across the gap between the two watchtowers. The cowardly beast decided to beat a hasty retreat however and launched itself down and ran to hide in the large hut nearby.

On the other side of the battlefield, after taunting and wounding the largest of the goblinoids, Dway'le is dismayed when it decides to leave him standing open while it charges his companion. The sneaky Bugbear even managed to cower the remaining goblin into action and they managed a flank on Marl. With a heavy swing of its massive morningstar, the large Goblin knocked the Half-Elf straight on his helmet, which probably saved his live but left him dazed and knocked to the ground. The smaller Goblin, screaming in victory, poked the downed warrior viciously with its rusty sword.

Even with those impressive displays of heroism, this fight appears not to be quite over yet.

 

Round summary Sharpshooter dodges Arundael's blade and shifts away. On its turn it then jumps down and runs to hide in the hut. 4 Minions are blasted away in a variety of gruesome ways. They're dead. Bugbear and minion converge on Marl. Bugbear hits Marl for 13dmg and he is knocked prone and is dazed (save ends). The minion hits Marl for and additional 5 dmg. Marl bloodied. The bugbear moved away from Dway'le for his attack so Dway'le gets extra damage.

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As soon as he was on top of the tower, Heryld proceeded to analyse at the battlefield. A moment later, he was already casting his spell, directing the brilliant energy orb towards the towering bug bear. A crackling noise resulted from the impact between the magical orb and the creature's back.

 

Heryld's Actions Move: None Minor: None Standard: Encounter Arcane, Force, Implement Standard Action Ranged 20 Primary Target: One creature or object Attack: Intelligence vs. Reflex Hit: 2d8 + Intelligence modifier force damage. Make a secondary attack. Secondary Target: Each enemy adjacent to the primary target Secondary Attack: Intelligence vs. Reflex Hit: 1d10 + Intelligence modifier force damage.Force Orb on Bugbear HIT for 13 Force damage

[Le Lemiosarium]

Prepared for a harsh fight, Dway'le was surprised when the bugbear, who towered over him by at least one head, evaded him for an easier fight alongside its green-skinned friend against Marl.

"Can't you fight when you're not outnumbering your opponent?" Dway'le disdainfully tells the monstrous goblin. The goblins street-fighting was irritating the avenger, who considered such behaviour low and treacherous. "Well I guess we can't expect much from your kin" he mumbles as he quickly follows the monster. The elven warrior deliver another strong hit with his axe against the creature's tough hide. With an almost feral growl, the bugbear turns around and makes a couple of steps toward Dway'le. "Where did you think you were going now," the elf spits at it, ready to strike again.

 

Actions Move: from AH48 to AE44 Standard: At - Will • Divine, Weapon Standard Action Melee weapon Target: One creature Attack: Wisdom vs. AC Hit: 1[W] + Wisdom modifier damage. You shift 1 square and slide the target 1 square into the space you occupied. Level 21: 2[W] + Wisdom modifier damage.Overwhelming Strike the bugbear. HIT for 15 damage. Dway'le moves to AF44 and the Bugbear is slided on AE44.

Divine Guidance Note: Anyone who feels like it can reroll again against the Bugbear using my channel divinity: Encounter ✦ Divine Immediate Interrupt Close burst 10 Trigger: An ally within 10 squares of you makes an attack roll against your oath of enmity target Target: The triggering ally Effect: The target makes a second attack roll and uses either result.

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With a quick arcane trick, Arundael shielded the half elf bard from the massive bugbear's attack. An invisible shield was raised just in time between the monster's morningstar and Marl. The shield was not strong enough to deflect the greenskin's blow, as the massive morningstar connected with the bard's helmet. It still absorbed most of the damage however, which led the confused bugbear to think that the helmet absorbed the shock. The creature growled in surprise, and the eladrin swordmage laughed inside at the beast's stupidity.

Then Arundael had no choice but to curse at his own stupidity. He was distracted long enough to let the sharpshooter flee unnoticed. I can't let him escape and warn all his friends! Quickly, the eladrin litterally ran down the ladder and entered the primal hut to join the cowardly sharpshooter and force the creature to answer the aggression.

 

Arundael's Actions Immediate Interrupt (bugbear's attack on Marl): Encounter Arcane Immediate Interrupt Close burst 10 Trigger: An attack hits you or an ally within 10 squares of you Target: The creature hit by the triggering attack Effect: You reduce the damage the target takes from the triggering attack by 5 + your Constitution modifier. Aegis of Shielding: The next successful attack you make before the end of your next turn deals extra damage equal to your Constitution modifier.Channeling Shield; reduces damage taken by Marl by 7 Move: From W34 to X38 (W34, W35, V36(D), V36(D), V36(D), W37, X38) Move: From X38 to U44 (X38, X39, X40, X41, W42, V43, U44)

[Le Lemiosarium]

"That last hit almost made my jaw flying away," a dizzied Marl thought as he laid almost motionless on the floor. The enraged bugbear had jumped on him while he was being distracted by the lesser goblins. He had not seen the more ferocious monster coming. After muttering a spell of healing, the bard's vitality is partially restored. "Now just wait until I get up!" he says to the bugbear. "Probably not very convincing," he adds to himself.

 

Actions Minor Action: Majestic Word. Hearls Marl +14 hp (12+14+7 from Aru's shield = 33). Marl has +4 on his next saving throw. Marl slides to AG41. Saving Throw: Success

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Majestic Word Encounter (Special) ✦ Arcane, Healing Minor Action Close burst 5 (10 at 11th level, 15 at 21st level) Target: You or one ally in burst Effect: The target can spend a healing surge and regain additional hit points equal to your Charisma modifier. You also slide the target 1 square. Level 6: 1d6 + Charisma modifier additional hit points. Level 11: 2d6 + Charisma modifier additional hit points. Level 16: 3d6 + Charisma modifier additional hit points. Level 21: 4d6 + Charisma modifier additional hit points. Level 26: 5d6 + Charisma modifier additional hit points. Special: You can use this power twice per encounter, but only once per round. At 16th level, you can use this power three times per encounter, but only once per round.

Saving Breath Feat Saving Breath Prerequisite: Con 13, bard, majestic word power Benefit: When you use majestic word, the target gains a bonus equal to your Constitution modifier to the next saving throw it makes before the end of your next turn.

[galadan88]

The constant blows (including an invisible one?!?) raining on the Bugbear finally start to piss it off and it screams its rage very loudly (although there may be a bit of pain too). Being thrown around by a measly Elf does contribute a bit to its present state of mind so it is with a vicious snarl that it strikes with its large and spiky Morningstar. The blow does not crush Dway'le however as he blocks the brunt of the hit with the shaft of his magic axe. Still his skin is pierced deeply and blood flows; the Bugbear smiles. The smallish Goblin stumbles around the still prone Marl to hump behind the Elf but it does not manage to hit him.

As soon as the Sharpshooter standing on the tower jumped away, Arundael sprang in hot pursuit. When he reaches the Hut's draped door, the young prince smiles with grim resolution: "There is nowhere to run now and so we shall end this". Upon entering, his keen eyes strain to adjust quickly to the very low light emanating from a single brazier in the middle of the Hut. The Goblin squeals as it sidesteps and run behind the brazier. With a maniacal smile lighting its horrible features, the rasping creature kicks with all its might at the burning embers, hoping to catch the Eladrin in the face. Arundael graciously sidesteps but the fire quickly catches to the dry and dusty pelts lying on the floor. In seconds, a large area is burning brightly! The young prince hears a low "Ooops" as he jumps around, trying to find safe footing.

 

This round Marl is no longer Dazed but still Prone. The maths for his HP are good. Bugbear bloodied by all those mean hits. The Bugbear hits Dway'le for 9 damage. The Minion provokes OA from Marl (-2 for being prone so should be +2 to hit?) The Minion misses Dway'le. The Sharpshooter kicks a brazero on Arundael and misses. The area covered in fire will burn creatures in it. It will also spread quickly. Sharpshooter maybe not so bright...

[Le Lemiosarium]

Marl, still on the ground, slashes wildly as one of the nasty goblin jumps on his back while making its way toward Dway'le. The Bard, in a precarious position and still recuperating from the bugbear's blow, is unable to reach the greenskin with his weapon.

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A thick and black smoke rose from the fire the little creature spread. Coughing, Arundael stood a split second to try to see where the little devil went. He could not see anything because of the smoke, and the intense heat forced the eladrin to exit the burning tent. Covering his mouth with his blue tunic, the swordmage jumped out, and turned around the fiery tent. Cursing under his breath, Arundael thought By the gods, this smoke will alert all the other goblins. The fire is too bad, we won't be able to control it. Fearing it was already too late, the swordmage decided to spread more fire to the tent, hoping to at least kill the sharpshooter that was now trapped inside.

The swordmage completed the complex motions required to cast his spell. Once he was done, he blindly unleashed a blazing fury on the remaining of the tent. Satisfied to let the sharpshooter to his fate, Arundael prepared himself to join the rest of his group.

 

Arundael's Action Move: From U44 to P46 (U44, U45, T46, S47, Q47, P46) Standard: Encounter Arcane, Fire, Implement Standard Action Close blast 3 Target: Each creature in blast Attack: Intelligence vs. Reflex Hit: 1d8 + Intelligence modifier + Strength modifier fire damage.Flame Cyclone on area S43:P45. MISS goblin sharpshooter. Minor: None

[Le Lemiosarium]

The fight goes on. With so many casualties in their ranks, it is now evident the goblins will be unable to turn the odds in their favour. The bugbear and his remaining minions yet fight with grim determination; They are too weakened to escape alive from a close-quarter-battle and they know they can't expect mercy from the Eladrin's party. Indeed, the enmity between the goblin and elven races has been raging for many centuries now. There seldom is clemency when the two enemies meet.

It does not take long before Dway'le, Heryld and Marl's combined attacks bring down the Bugbear and his entourage to the ground. The last monster alive, a goblin sharpshooter soon emerges from the tent. The poor creature's clothing and hair are ablaze, though, and it barely makes a couple of steps toward the cave's entrance before it's remaining life-force is taken by the flames.

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The four adventurers regroups to tend their wounds. They then proceed to empty the goblins pocket dry of useful items. If there was anything in the tent, it has been burned by the fire and is beyond repair.

 

Party status I did the calcs: The party uses some surges (and Marl's last Majestic Word) to be back at full hp. Surges values now are: Arundael: Healing Surges: 9/10 Dway'le Healing Surges: 8/9 Heryld: Healing Surges: 8/8 Marl: Healing Surges: 9/11