Eberron: Shadows of the Last War (IC)

[Asmodeus]

Round 1
Continued

Sheardon gives a swing that would have seperated the kolbold's head from its shoulders, had the creature just stood a little higher from the ground. As it is, the small reptile ducks under the attack.

Za draws a bead on Saber and fires a shot that sticks to his torso before picking up the backpack. It feels almost empty in her hands. Lady Elaydren gives a brief nod, that she is ok, but continues to conceal herself from the battle.

Za's attack causes Saber to flinch from the damage. Sadly, that is nothing compared to the powerful onslaught unleashed by Azreal. The shifter literally goes ape**** crazy on Saber and whacks him so hard, it sounds like the bells in the Cathedral of the Flame ringing right here in this tavern. Unfortunately, in his zeal to get to Saber, he left himself open to attack from one of the Kobolds, who opens a line of red just below Azreal's rib cage. (4 dmg)

Sadly, not everyone possesses such fierce battle prowess. Zagrat's poorly aimed attack, even with his new finly crafted weapon, doesn't even get close enough for the diminutive Kobold to feel the breeze from the attack.

{OOC: Holding here for Garrock, and to see if Upwelling has any changes to his move.}

[Seffbasilisk]

Upwelling

Initiative: 3
AC: 20. FF: 20. Touch: 10.
HP: 10/10
Action Points: 4/5
DR 2/Adamantine

Stepping back towards Lady d'Vown protectivly, Upwelling raises a heavy metal shield, and taps his chest plate to make sure his holy symbol is uncovered. Quickly glancing around at his new 'allies' he sums them up as swiftly as he can, then gestures to Azreal and snaps out "Present arms!" as he taps his holy symbol of a hammer and tongs once and falls into spellcasting. As he weaves his right hand in an intricate pattern and murmers phrases his metal fist begins to glow blue, and if Azreal holds out his weapon, he touches it, imparting that same glow to the weapon. After touching the blade, he draws his own weapon.

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5ft step back diagonal, accepting AoO's from Kobolds 5 & 6, cast magic weapon, and imbue Azreal's weapon. Move action then to draw Warhammer. Use action point to retain spell 'Magic Weapon.'

[Rigel Cyrosea]

Garrock
HP: 9/9
AC: 15 (Assuming Mage Armour still in effect.) T:15, FF:14
Action Points: 6/6

Garrock gets up from the table, and then takes a few steps to behind Za, to get a better look at Saber. "I've been researching this one just for you, Saber!" he yells. He starts drawing a symbol in the air, and clearly intones "Lineo ek Butro-fingri sur la Mala Igarmilito!"

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Taking a five foot step south east, so Saber doesn't have cover, and casting Ray of Clumsiness on Saber.
attack - (1d20+2)[20]
Dex Damage - (1d6+1)[3]
And in case you're wondering, that spell does translate to "Ray of Butter-fingers". There wasn't a word for clumsiness.

[Asmodeus]

{OOC: Did you include for shooting into melee, Garrock?}

[Asmodeus]

Round 1
Concluded

Garrock fires a magical spell at Saber, trying to weave the spell between his companions. He succeeds, and the ray strikes Saber.

Upwelling casts his spell, provoking an Attack from one of the kobolds. The spear clanks against Upwelling's metallic skin, but doesn't cause any damage. His spell completes, and Azreal complies with his request, allowing his weapon to be touched and imbued with magic.

Saber moves forward, dropping his crossbow to the ground and drawing his longsword in one swift motion. "Traitorous flesh-lover!" he cries as he swings his sword at Upwelling. "You could avoid ever knowing death, but you forsake that birthright by betraying your own kin!" He rants as he attacks, swinging a vicious arc with the blade of his weapon. But his political ravings make his aim careless, and he doesn't even get close to hitting the cleric.

The kobolds all shift positions, each vying for the best tactical advantage. They seem to communicate with clicks and hisses, giving eachother instructions on where to move and when to strike. Two of them match Zagrat's movements, and attack him again. Again, the first misses, but sacrafices his accuracy to open up Zagrat for an attack from his flank. (4 dmg)

The other two shift to circle both Sheardon and Upwelling. They each focus their attacks towards the elf ranger though. Fortunately for Sheardon, he's ready for the tactic this time, and he manages to fend off both blows.

Lady Elaydren just continues to hide behind the table.

Round 2
Begin

Initiative:
Sheardon - 20 - Red
Za - 17+ - Grey
Azreal - 17 - Purple
Zagrat - 13 - Pink
Garrock - 10 - Green
Upwelling - 3 - Blue
Saber - 1 - Black #2
Kobolds - 1 - Black #3,4,5,6
Lady Elaydren - 1 - Black#1

{OOC: Sheardon and Upwelling each get an AoO against #5, if they so desire. As you can tell, I've shifted the end of the Round so that the NPCs go last. Makes it easier for everyone.}

[Seffbasilisk]

Upwelling

AoO - (1d20+1)[12]
Damage - (1d8+1)[6]

(In unlikely event)

ConfirmCrit - (1d20+1)[4]

[stupnick]

Arzeal
HP 30/24
AC 15 (10touch, 15flat) (13 normal, -2rage, +4shift)
Initiative - (1d20)[17]
Rage(8rounds), and Shift(9rounds).

With his weapon glowing from the benifit of Upwelling's spell, Arzeal attempts to strike at Saber again, hoping that if he drops the evil warforged, the kobolds will drop too.

Attack - (1d20+9)[13] (6normal, +2rage, +1magic weapon)
Damage - (1d10+10)[16] (6 normal, +3rage, +1magic weapon)

[Slash_712]

Shaerdon
HP: 7/12
AC: 17 T: 14 FF: 13
Action Points: 6/6

Noticing that the kobold has left himself open to an attack, Shaerdon quickly turns and swings his sword at the tiny creature.
AoO - (1d20+4)[19]
Damage - (2d6+3)[11]

Then, on his initiative, Shaerdon turns towards the other kobold and attacks him.
Attack - (1d20+4)[22]
Damage - (2d6+3)[12]

In case of the Crit-

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AoO Confirm - (1d20+4)[19]
Damage AoO - (2d6+3)[10]
Normal Confirm - (1d20+4)[9]
Extra Damage - (2d6+3)[11]

[Winged One]

Za
AC 15 touch 13 flat 12
HP 12/12
5 Action Points
"Did you hear that from the same person who told you that you were the greatest of the Lord of Blades' servants? 'Cause if you still believe anything they say, I really want lessons in lying from them now." Za taunts Saber as she put the backpack on(after she drops her bow to free up both hands). Huh. Must be magic. As Shaerdon drops the kobolds, she draws her rapier and darts into the fight between Zag'rat and the remaining kobolds, making sure to stay out of Saber's reach.
[ooc]Standard action to put the Haverstack on, move to move and draw weapon since she has +1 BAB, moving to either flank kobold 4 with Zag'rat if that gray surface that 5 was standing on will support a Medium creature, or just get it in AoO range if not.[/ooc]

[Asmodeus]

Round 2
Continued

Sheardon takes full advantage of the opportunity presented by the Kobold trying to circle behind him, and cuts him down before he can get away. The ranger then spins and drives his blade through the gullet of the second Kobold that was harrassing him, dropping both creatures in quick succession.

Azreal attempts to finish off the mighty saber, but despite the shifter's impressive power, he can't penetrate the thick metal plates protecting the warforged.

Za decides that Zagrat needs a hand and heads over to assist him after she dons the pack from Lady d'Vown.

[Diarmuid]

Zag'Rat
Hit Points 7/9
Armor Class: 21 (+8 Armor, +1 Dex, +2 Shield), Touch: 11, FF: 20
Action points: 5
Initiative: 13

Hoping to keep the kobolds busy so Arzeal and Shaerdon can close wth Saber and finally put him down, Zag'Rat swings at the one dividing its attention between him and Za.

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Attack - (1d20+6)[25] (+1 BAB, +2 Str, +1 MW, +2 Flanking)
Damage - (1d8+2)[4]

If this kills the kobold, he will take a 5' step to enter into a flanking position on Saber.

[Rigel Cyrosea]

Garrock
HP: 9/9
AC: 15 T15 FF14
Action Points: 6/6

Garrock grabs his crossbow from his belt and loads it, then moves behind the table with Lady Elaydren.

[Seffbasilisk]

Upwelling

Initiative: 3
AC: 20. FF: 20. Touch: 10.
HP: 10/10
Action Points: 4/5
DR 2/Adamantine

Striding forward, Upwelling lifts his warhammer, silently praying to Onatar for the strength needed to take apart one of his kin, and saying aloud "I have seen nothing but kindness from these fleshy ones. It is the actions of ones like you that keep us feared and hated!"

Letting righteous indignation fill him, Upwelling smashes out with his hammer at Saber.

Attack - (1d20+1)[17]
Damage - (1d8+1)[9]

[Asmodeus]

Round 2
Concluded

Zagrat gives a mighty swing that konks the Kobold on the head, and appears to have knocked him senseless somewhat, but he is still standing.

Garrock takes partial cover from the table, but he can't gain total cover, without pushing Elaydren out into the open.

Upwelling's blow looks like it will almost find a weakpoint in Saber's armor, but he parries it at the last second, depriving Upwelling of his victory.

Saber returns his attention back to the attack, continuing his ravings "You are not worthy! You will die, just like each of these breathers!" His aim is much more precise this time, as he rams the blade through Upwelling's gut. (7 dmg)

The still-functioning kobold takes another swipe at Zagrat, and again, his efforts are futile. The Kobold that is partially senseless backs up a step away from zagrat and za, hoping to flee the scene. He backs his way towards the kitchen.

Unfortunately for him, he doesn't get very far. The halfling matron leans around the corner, wielding an oversized frying pan and slams it against the back of the kobold's head. His eyes cross and he drops to his knees before passing out. "Slimy reptile! Stay out of my kitchen!" she shrieks. {OOC: All Halflings are profiencient with Frying pans... bludgeoning 1-handed weapon, 1d3 dmg crit x2. plus sneak attack.}

Lady Elaydren looks over to Garrock. "Hows it look out there?" she asks as she retrieves a pearl from one of her pockets.

Round 3
Begin

Initiative:
Sheardon - 20 - Red
Za - 17+ - Grey
Azreal - 17 - Purple
Zagrat - 13 - Pink
Garrock - 10 - Green
Upwelling - 3 - Blue
Saber - 1 - Black #2
Kobolds - 1 - Black #3,4,5,6
Lady Elaydren - 1 - Black#1

[stupnick]

Arzeal
HP 30/24
AC 15 (10touch, 15flat) (13 normal, -2rage, +4shift)
Initiative - (1d20)[17]
Rage(7rounds), and Shift(8rounds).


Taking another swing at Saber to capitalize on his focus on Upwelling.

Attack - (1d20+0)[11] (not sure why it's +0, it's supposed to be +9) = 20
Damage - (1d10+10)[16]

[stupnick]

Arzeal

[ooc]
i don't want a chance to miss Saber. so AP'ing it
AP - (1d6)[1]
[ooc]

Save action point, since i have flank and it's a 22 to hit now... so ignore this post : )

[Winged One]

Za
AC 15 touch 13
HP 12/12
Initiative 17+
5 Action Points

"Thank you, ma'am." Za says to the halfling with the frying pan, striding next to Zag'rat. Once she's in position, she tries to slide her rapier between Saber's armor plates, or, failing that, at least distract him long enough for Arzeal to smash him into several pieces.

[ooc]Move 2 squares down to flank with Arzeal(and also threaten the last kobold), attack Saber.
ToHit - (1d20+2)[7] +1 BAB, -1 STR, +2 flank
Damage - (1d6-1)[3]
SneakAttack - (1d6)[1]
Stupnick, do you want to save that action point for later now that you've got flanking?[/ooc]

[Diarmuid]

Zag'Rat
Hit Points 7/9
Armor Class: 21 (+8 Armor, +1 Dex, +2 Shield), Touch: 11, FF: 20
Action points: 5
Initiative: 13

Nodding to Za as she steps into position next to Saber, Zag'Rat tries to make sure the goblin behind her cannot harry her too much.

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Attack 3

Attack - (1d20+4)[8]
Damage - (1d8+2)[7]

[Slash_712]

Shaerdon

HP: 7/12
AC: 17 T: 14 FF: 13
Action Points: 5/6

After slicing the Kobolds to death, Shaerdon once again takes up his sword and lets out a roar as he moves towards Saber and swings.

Attack - (1d20+4)[17]
Damage - (2d6+3)[6]

[Slash_712]

{Ima gonna action point that attack roll}
Action Point - (1d6)[5]

[Rigel Cyrosea]

Garrock
HP: 9/9
AC: 15 T15 FF14
Action Points 6/6

Dropping his cane, Garrock rests his crossbow on the edge of the table, aiming carefully before he takes his shot at the kobold near Zag'rat.

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With Shaerdon out of the way, I can draw a line from the bottom left of my to the top right of kobold 3 without going through anything that would provide cover. However, there's still the shooting into melee penalty (included in roll).
Attack - (1d20-2)[5]
Damage - (1d8)[7]

[Seffbasilisk]

Upwelling
Initiative: 3
AC: 20. FF: 20. Touch: 10.
HP: 5/10
Action Points: 4/5
DR 2/Adamantine

With the three of them moving in on Saber, Upwelling takes the chance to take a half-step back and once again making sure his holy symbol is uncovered, attempts to Rebuke Saber.

RebukingCheck - (1d20+1)[14]
RebukingDamage - (2d6+2)[8]

[Asmodeus]

Round 3
Concluded

Sheardon moves up to engage Saber and attacks. His aim is deadly, and he manages to hack at several of the wooden tendon's in Saber's near leg.

Za maneuvers closer to the battle with the remaining foes and both Saber and the last Kobold make attacks against her as she moves. Saber slices open a long line across her gut. (9 dmg) The kobold gets a lucky hit in as well, but its not nearly as damaging. (2 dmg) And on top of it all, Za doesn't even make good on her attack against the warforged.

Azreal, however, takes full advantage of Saber's distraction by the changeling, and hammers home another devestating attack against the warforged. Saber appears to be on his last legs, and another hit might be enough to topple him.

Zagrat attempts to make lightning strike twice, by actually successfully making two attacks in a row. Sadly, luck is not with him, and he misses badly.

Garrock tries to thread the needle with his shot, but his aim is not that steady. Perhaps that crossbow is too heavy for him, or he forgot to drink his tea this morning. Either way, he misses.

Upwelling attempts to call upon his gods to aid him and turn Saber. Unfortunately, his power is not great enough to overcome Saber's determination to see his mission through.

The Kobold attempts to finish Za off, finding her flesh much more yielding than that of Zagrat. Sadly, he fails to complete the job, but Saber is unwilling to go down without taking someone with him. "You weak-fleshed breathers! How dare you stand before the greatest lieutenant of the Lord of Blades! Your time of power is at an end! Accept your fate with what dignity you can manage."

He releases one hand from his sword and slams it in a backhanded fashion towards Za, rapping her skull with a clunk, and she crumples to the floor. (2 dmg) The zealot of the Lord of Blades then spins his own blade around towards Azreal, clearly recognizing him as the greatest threat. The warforged manages to ram the blade through Azreal's gut. (8 dmg) He gives a quick twist of the wrist and removes the blade, along with a gout of blood from the raging shifter.

Round 4
Begin

Initiative:
Sheardon - 20 - Red
Za - 17+ - Grey
Azreal - 17 - Purple
Zagrat - 13 - Pink
Garrock - 10 - Green
Upwelling - 3 - Blue
Saber - 1 - Black #2
Kobolds - 1 - Black #3,4,5,6
Lady Elaydren - 1 - Black#1

[Winged One]

Za
HP -1/12
Za squeals a bit at the cuts inflicted on her, then smiles when she sees that she's accomplished her real goal anyway. "You know, I think Arzeal might have a point about scars..." she says, before bursting out laughing at Saber's continued delusion that he's the greatest of the Lord of Blades' lieutenants. She keeps laughing as she dodges the kobold's attempt to finish her, and there remains a hint of impish glee on her unconscious face after Saber shuts her up.

[ooc]Stabalization - (1d100)[34][/ooc]

[stupnick]

Arzeal
HP 22/24
AC 15 (10touch, 15flat) (13 normal, -2rage, +4shift)
Initiative - (1d20)[17]
Rage(6rounds), and Shift(7rounds).


Seeing Saber take a swing at both Za and himself, Arzeal get's very excited at the fact that he is going to overtake a more powerful foe, A lieutenant of the Lord of Blades. As he speaks his last few words Arzeal can't help but let out a small smirk among his rage and anger You think your powerful, then why are you so weak. Metal and wood isn't as good as bones and flesh.

Seeing the damage that Saber inflicts on Za, Arzeal lets out an almost feral growl as he swings one more time on this.. this.. Machine.

Taking a 5 foot step to be flanking with Sheardon
Attack - (1d20+11)[19]
Damage - (1d10+10)[14]

[stupnick]

Arzeal

well i know 20 hit's, not sure about 19, so i am APing this to make sure it's a hit

[roll]1d6[/roll]

well the roll didn't work, but even a 1 would hit since a 20 hit last time.. so what ever..LOL

[Slash_712]

Shaerdon

HP: 7/12
AC: 17 T: 14 FF: 13
Action Points: 4/6

Shaerdon again swings at Saber in an attempt to finish of the wounded Warforged. Along with the flank from Azreal, Shaerdon tries to catch Saber unprepared (Thank God Saber's not a boy scout, atleast, not to our knowledge).

Attack - (1d20+4)[17]
Damage - (2d6+3)[10]

[Slash_712]

Ummm... Action Point!!!

Action Point - (1d6)[6]

{Come on Action Point gods!}
{Yes!}

[Diarmuid]

Zag'Rat
Hit Points 7/9
Armor Class: 21 (+8 Armor, +1 Dex, +2 Shield), Touch: 11, FF: 20
Action points: 5
Initiative: 13

Zag'Rat wants to help Za, but he knows doing so would make him vulnerable to the kobold pressing him. He decides to try to finish off the foe so that Upwelling might be able to heal their fallen companion in safety,

Having been around Arzeal before, he knows the man's strange sense of humor and chuckles, muttering before taking his swing,

"Well, I for one am hoping that my wood and metal are far more than a match for this little draconic bag of meat and bones."

Attack - (1d20+4)[8]
Damage - (1d8+2)[3]

Sighing, he bobs and weaves heeping his attacker at bay with his shield,

"Guess not..."

His mind starts to drift down an uncomfortable road as he considers his predicatment,

Is there some truth to the words this Saber speaks? He is full of the Lord of Blades blessings and he seems to be an unstoppable juggernaut. He picks right up where he left off last time slaughtering us...and I cannot even dispatch a simply kobold without the help of a halfling matron....

[Asmodeus]

Round 4
Concluded

As Za struggles to maintain that tenuous grip on life, Sheardon and Azreal work in harmony to send Saber off to whatever afterlife awaits the warforged. First, Sheardon takes his greatsword and makes a wide arcing slash that makes a cut almost halfway through Saber's neck. But for a blow that would be lethal to any other creature, it only slows Saber down. He reaches up with his free hand and tries to hold his wound as a dark oily fluid begins to leak out. Azreal sees an opening, and gives a baseball swing with his club that connects solidly against Saber's head, rending it free to complete the separation started by Sheardon. The disembodied head goes tumbling across the floor until it thunks against the far wall. Even then, the body of Saber continues to make a paltry swinging gesture with the blade, like a chicken with its head cut off. It hits nothing though, and in a moment, the body realizes that its dead, and collapses in a heap.

The last Kobold remaining sees that he's all alone now, and facing more than enough of a challenge for him to take, so he turns tail and runs.

{OOC: Although combat is officially over, Zagrat, Upwelling, and Garrock each have an opportunity to make a final attack at the fleeing Kobold, should they so desire. I leave it up to you to decide if you want to let him escape or no.

Za's failed stabilization check puts her at -2 HP.}