The Last Paladin IC (Frosty)

[Frosty]

"Well, at least the information on dragons may be very useful if we have to fight any in the future. and maybe we can sell some of these tomes and formulae book in a town. Mira, do you require more healing?"

[Frosty]

(my last post appears to not be showing up. Can you see that post now?)

[Maquise]

Mirabelle nods slowly.

Lyanna finishes adjusting her chain shirt. Making sure all of her equipment is in place, she remarks, "Mirabelle, I think I've figured something out about you. I know now why you're always throwing yourself right in front of the enemy."

Mirabelle replies, "Oh? I'd like to hear this deep insight you have gained into me."

"You face danger head on, so you can get an excuse to ask Karrin to lay hands on you."

"Truly, your wit rivals that of the great sages."


Boon attained: Dragon Lore

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Boons are miscellaneous bonuses you can gain throughout your adventures, through creative thinking and prevailing over difficult circumstances. They all have different rules.

Dragon Lore:
Once per day, you or any of your companions can add 1d6 to any rolls concerning dragons, prior to rolling.

[Frosty]

Dpeending on exactly how many tomes there are, karrin orders, "Alright, take all the tomes, especially the dragon ones, and useful alchemy equipment. Berich, the more things we can sell, the more gold YOU will receive a cut of, remember?"

While everyone is busy, Karrin uses the last of her holy energies to heal everyone in the room.

Spend last 2 LoH to channel positive energy: (3d6)[2][4][4](10)

Once everything of value has been looted, Karrin starts leading the group back out. "Lyanna, Mira goes in front because I ask her to be brave and to do the right thing for the group. My touch is but a small reward."

[Maquise]

Mirabelle gives you a thankful glance.

As you head out, Berich reports, "I took everything of value, but I don't know where we'll find a buyer. We should be careful; there's still a dragon and a tribe of kobolds, and we aren't exactly in the shape to fight them right now."

(Map updated)

As you prepare to return to the winding passages, you hear noises coming up ahead; it sounds like the kobolds are preparing for an ambush.

[Frosty]

Karrin Ye
HP: 54/60  AC: 20  Saves: 11F / 7R / 7W
Conditions:  LoH 0/6

Trombe
HP: 51/55  AC: 17  Saves: 11F / 10R / 6W
Conditions:  Outside

Karrin readies her lance instead of her great sword. "Lyanna, can you make one of us invisible to scout ahead, or perhaps create an illusion of one of us to put at the front? If not, I guess Mirabell can poke her head around the corner quickly to see what's happening."

[Maquise]

Lyanna looks a little embarrassed. "I'm sorry."

Mirabelle scouts ahead around the corner. She hurries back. "They've blocked off the way out, and it looks like they spotted me."

[Frosty]

"Berich, Mira says there's a bunch of them all lined up and bunched up. You got anything that'll hit them all in a line? If you o, head up front and give 'em hell, I'll be right behind you."

As they advance carefully, Karrin repeats to Lyanna the things they should look out for. Pit traps, tripwires, murder holes from theceilings and walls, etc. They stop before rounding the corner, weapons ready.

[Maquise]

Berich steps ahead, flames in his hands. There is a mighty burst, and he reports, "The way is clear. That was almost too easy."

[Frosty]

"Good job Berich. Let's proceed back the way we came carefully. Remember that there was a hole to the side. Let's hope they didn't pour oil ont he ground again."

The proceed carefully back towards Trombe.

[Maquise]

You approach the exit, only to hear a mighty roar from outside. You peer out the cave exit to see Trombe engaged in combat with the white dragon.

[Frosty]

"To battle! NO ONE messes with my horse!" shouts the paladin. Sh rushes over to mount Trombe, knowing that she can usr her skills at Riding to try to help Trombe dodge, and in turn Trombe could help shield her.

Fast Mount check: (1d20+9)[29]

After hopping on deftly, Karrin whispers to the divine to give herself some protection from evil.

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Move to Trombe, Free Action mount, Standard Action cast Protection from Evil on self.

Is there a new map?

[Maquise]

INIT:
Karrin: (d20+1)[8]
Mirabelle: (d20+1)[11]
Lyanna: (d20+2)[7]
Berich: (d20)[11]
Grembler: (d20+1)[20]
Dragon: (d20+6)[18]

[Maquise]

Grembler begins chanting strangely, gesturing esoterically. The dragon's eyes burn icy blue, and the snow rises up, cutting of Lyanna, Berich and Grembler. Berich can be heard trying to evidently bash through the pillar. Mirabelle is careful in her maneuvering, trying to get a good flank.

[Frosty]

Karrin Ye
HP: 54/60  AC: 20 + 4 vs Dragon  Saves: 13F / 9R / 9W
Conditions:  Charging, Protection vs Evil, Smite Evil vs Dragon, LoH 0/6

Trombe
HP: 51/55  AC: 15  Saves: 11F / 10R / 6W
Conditions:  Charging

How big is the dragon again? Large sized?

After taking a moment to focus on the White Dragon, Karrin spurs Trombe into action, charging forward to spear the dragon. Trombe attempts to bite down on the dragon. (Karrin will use Mounted Combat to try to protect Trombe if Trombe gets hit. Ride of +9. Trombe uses Bodyguard to give Karrin +2 AC for up to 3 attacks, using his AoOs)

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Karrin:
Swift Action: Smite Evil vs Dragon
Full-Round Action: Charge the dragon with lance, stopping at 8G/9H
Attack (+2 Charge, +4 Smite): (1d20+15)[24]
Damage (+10 Smite [since 2x vs evil dragon], x3 Spirited Charge): (3d8+45)[5][8][6](64)

Trombe:
Full-Round Action: Charge dragon and bite
Attack (+2 Charge): (1d20+9)[25]
Damage: (1d4+5)[8]

[Maquise]

(Medium)
You land a mighty blow on the dragon. Its blood seems to crystallize as it is spilled on the freezing ground.

An ugly-looking bird of prey appears near you. It flies to the dragon, but only succeeds in getting quickly devoured. The dragon then takes wing, soaring out over the empty expanse (Withdraw). Mirabelle sheathes her sword and pulls out her bow.

[Frosty]

Karrin Ye
HP: 54/60  AC: 22 + 4 vs Dragon  Saves: 13F / 9R / 9W
Conditions:  Protection vs Evil, Smite Evil vs Dragon, LoH 0/6

Trombe
HP: 51/55  AC: 17  Saves: 11F / 10R / 6W
Conditions:

(awesome I get a High Ground bonus vs the Medium dragon then for another +1 )
Nudging Trombe to reposition just a little bit, Karrin will help Berich in breaking down the ice pillar. "Mira, be careful. I'm gonna get our friends out here too."

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Karrin:
Power Attack: -2/+6
Gets Trombe to 5ft step to 8F/9G
Standard: Attack the ice pillar
Attack: (1d20+7)[24]
Damage (+6 PA): (1d8+10)[16]

Trombe:
Full-Round Action: Full-attack the ice pillar
Bite: (1d20+7)[16]
Damage: (1d4+5)[7]
Hoof: (1d20+7)[19]
Damage: (1d6+5)[11]
Hoof: (1d20+7)[22]
Damage: (1d6+5)[8]

[Maquise]

The ice pillar crumbles as you bring your strength down on it. Lyanna runs out, preparing for the fight. "I should probably get a bow, or some long-hitting magic," she mumbles.

Mirabelle looses an arrow at the dragon. Berich takes up position beside her. Grembler stays where he is.

The dragon lands in front of Lyanna. She slashes at it, but it rakes her with its claws. She cries out, almost doubling over; you notice an alarming amount of blood. Berich and Mirabelle both charge the dragon then; Berich lands a solid blow, another blast of electricity bursting from his hammer.

[Frosty]

Karrin Ye
HP: 54/60  AC: 20 + 4 vs Dragon  Saves: 13F / 9R / 9W
Conditions:  Charging, Protection vs Evil, Smite Evil vs Dragon, LoH 0/6

Trombe
HP: 51/55  AC: 15  Saves: 11F / 10R / 6W
Conditions:  Charging

"Lyanna, protect yourself! Berich, Mira, get behind it!" shouts Karrin as she and Trombe charge in once more!

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Karrin:
Swift Action: Smite Evil vs Dragon
Full-Round Action: Charge the dragon with lance, stopping at 9I/10J
Attack (+2 Charge, +4 Smite, +1 High Ground): (1d20+16)[23]
Damage (+5 Smite, x3 Spirited Charge): (3d8+27)[5][6][1](39)

Trombe:
Full-Round Action: Charge dragon with bite
Attack (+2 Charge): (1d20+9)[26]
Damage: (1d4+5)[8]

[Maquise]

Your lance impales the cruel beast through the heart. It lets out a cry of agony, rearing up on its hind legs. Before your very eyes, as blood spills from the wound in its chest, the dragon's flesh seems to flash freeze. The beast's eyes film over as a layer of ice form over them.

Eventually, the dragon topples over, shattering upon the ground. The frozen flesh falls free of the dragon's bones like the shell of an egg, leaving behind a pale skeleton along with a few of the hardest scales.

[Frosty]

Out of healing for the time being, Karrin says, "Use healing potions if you need to. My healing energies have been expended for the day, sorry. Alright, gather the skeleton and the scales. Who knows what they migth be used for. And if nothing else, we can use these to intimidate our future foes. Everyone, terrific job. Even you, Grembler. You stayed safe wheny ou knew you were outmatched so I wouldn't have to worry. Very good. Now let's get out of here."

(Are there any sort of dragonhide I can harvest? They could make decent armor in the future. Dragonhide Full Plate would be cool)

[Maquise]

You collect the bones and scales, dividing the burden evenly amongst you. As you finish, you notice what looks like a storm approaching the Pass.

[Frosty]

"Does it look like we can make it down the mountain at least? We need shelter, but I'm not sure about camping in a kobold cave..."

[Maquise]

"We should be able to make it down the mountain, but what then?"

[Frosty]

"Find shelter? Or would the elevation not make a difference? We just need to make sure we don't get caught in this storm, and I'd prefer to not spend the night here."

[Maquise]

"Alright then, down we go."

You descend to the bottom of the pass. Down here it is lightly forested, so you'll have at least some shelter from the weather.

SURVIVAL (+4 Aid): (d20+2)[22]

You locate a small cavern in the side of the mountain. A quick search does not reveal any inhabitants.

[Frosty]

After making sure everyone is settled, Karrin starts making a fire. "I don't know what we'll find when we get back to the hobgoblin fort. I'm hoping it's not a total massacre."

[Maquise]

Berich shrugs. "The hobgoblins won't hold back, and I doubt the villagers will, either. This whole business was a sloppy mess."

"You seem quick to judge, Berich," Lyanna says angrily.

"It was what it was. I'm starting to reconsider my employment, think it might be a good idea to look somewhere else."

[Frosty]

"You only get to keep the hammer if we successfully disrupt devil activities. This could've gone worse. The hobgoblins didn't attack us, and we did the right thing given the circumstances. In the end, everyone is in one piece...except those villagers. I really wish we had found some of that plant."

[Maquise]

(I assume you mean axe)

Berich grumbles as you retire for the night. Eventually you find yourself alone with Mira, who has remained silent throughout the exchange.

She doesn't say anything at first, just embraces you. She then whispers, "It's okay. If you need to say anything..."