The Last Days of Askess

[Zarah]

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Sorry if I confused you, but the bow-wielding goblins aren't hobgoblins.

Once again, the sparks of energy fly true, smacking a goblin with a bow in the head and dropping him to the deck.

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Lyra's turn again, but since she's skipping, it's back around to Averi. We can probably do group initiative from here on out, so if you all want to go at once, then that'll work.

[Glyphic]

Lyra secures the last chains of her armor, "I've no qualms. This has been satisfactory. They will be on us shortly. Let us show them how sharp our blades are, and the strength of our resolve!"

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30ft movement.. Three more rounds before they land, or there about?

..or will we be fighting in shallow water?

[Zarah]

The ships are all now about 100 feet from the shore, and don't look to be slowing down.

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So now, everyone can post their actions, if any for the turn, and hopefully it'll speed up the landing.

[Fawkes]

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Spot check on my turn.

[phoerix]

Phoerix steps back from Lyra and focuses at the closest barge, tossing a harmless blast into the water just before it. "Just a little close..." Phoerix speaks softly, eyes dancing in the bright flash leaving his hands until the water erupts in a geyser, drenching the goblin warriors.

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Spot check, maybe an intimidate check on the barge I shot at (beyond my max range, so I didn't do any rolls)

[Glyphic]

Lyra settles her guisarme in her left hand, and her words fall as soft as a forest stream, "Gleam as She does.."

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Casting Resistance! on Phoerix.

Let's see how this arcane spell failure thing works out. Failed spell on a 1 or 2
(1d10)[3]
Heh. Cut that one close!

[TigerHunter]

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My bad, meant to say goblin. Accidentally tacked a 'hob' on there.

Another spot check, please. If I spy any hobgoblins, I direct my attack at them. If not, I pick another archer.

Ras feels his mental energy draining, and knows that if he keeps up his current progress, he'll be too weak to continue casting at the incoming barges.

He unhooks his crossbow from its place on his back, and takes a bolt from his belt pouch. He draws back on the string, locking it into place, and places the bolt in the small groove. Remembering the long hours he spent drilling against rabbits in his estate's courtyard, he aims at his target and pulls the trigger.

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Hit - (1d20)[16]
Damage - (1d8)[3]

[TheCountAlucard]

(If ya had just waited for me, you'd've gotten a bonus to that roll! )

After long moments of humming his tune, Averi finally begins to sing aloud.

(Gonna Inspire Courage. Here's a Perform (sing) check: (1d20+8)[12])

[Zarah]

The bolt slices the air as it makes for its target. At the last second, the hobgoblin notices it and ducks out of the way, causing it to bounce off the side of the ship and fall to the floor harmlessly.

[phoerix]

Feeling a rush of protective energy roll through him, Phoerix turn to Lyra and says thanksfullyThank you. He turns to Averi and nods, greatful for the inspiration. Addressing the men at large he lifts his voice to be heard by all.Men! Today is was a celebration of one of our countries greatest heroes, who has protected us countless times though the years. Today the goblins and hobgoblins united to desecrate this happy hour in out nation's histories. Today we will not let them remember this malignant, we will excise this blemish upon the day, and today we will show the world why we stand tall and who we were to have birthed a Hero!

[Kettle]

Rilan looks on as Phoerix's geyser rocks the goblin boat, waits a beat, and fires again.

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Aiming at the same hobgoblin as last time.
Attack (including bard song): (1d20+5)[19]
Damage: (1d4)[3]

[Zarah]

The stone beans the hobgoblin in the head once more, again, he stumbles back a bit, but manages to shake it off.

While the barges continue their approach, the guards move a little closer to the water, preparing for the imminent battle. Meanwhile, a few arrows fly from the ships toward your position...

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(1d20+1)[18]
(1d20+1)[2]
(1d20+1)[2]

[Zarah]

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Damage - (1d4-1)[0]

EDIT: Oops, used the wrong stat. There shouldn't be a modifier here, so you take 1 damage, Mechafox.

Two of the arrows simply land harmlessly in the water, but one manages to make it past and graze Noah's arm.

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And with that, your guys' turn again. The ships are now 70 feet away.

[Fawkes]

Noah glances at his arm as the arrow scratches him.
"You're gonna have to do better than that."
He spits in the general direction of the goblins.

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Pass. Maybe a spot check.

[TheCountAlucard]

Averi continues his song, attempting to bolster his companions' courage as the words escape his mouth. He tucks his bow away as the music within him swells.

[Glyphic]

Lyra treads to the fore front of the guards, musing, "I do not believe this is goblin, or their kin's, ingenuity at work. There must be something more nefarious at work, to have these quarrelsome creatures arrive at our shore- with their ships still intact, no less."

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Readying an action to Detect Evil, when they get in range.

[phoerix]

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Umm, aren't goblins typically evil anyway? and since I haven't gotten word as too whether I can shoot or not...

Phoerix moves up to the water's edge and steps into it up to his boots. Chanting Sylan he weaves a blast toward the oncoming boats.

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Spot check please. If I can hit a goblin/hobgoblin (60 foot range and all) I aim for one (touch attack)
(1d20+2)[7] to hit
(1d20+2)[19] confirm crit
(2d6)[5] damage from hit
(6d6)[24] critical hit

[Kettle]

Rilan stands his ground as the arrows begin to fly and takes aim again at the hobgoblin.

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Same guy as last time. War of attrition!
Attack: (1d20+6)[8]
Damage: (1d4)[2]

[Zarah]

Now that the ships are closer, you can all clearly make out that there is a hobgoblin standing higher above the crowd on one of the barges, shouting orders to those beneath him. Despite having been hit twice by Rilan, he remains standing tall. Judging from the arrows that flew from the ships, you can also make out a few archers hiding in the back of the goblin crowd.

The barges begin splitting up, however. Two of them are heading to the opposite end of the beach, while the others begin turning toward a common landing point near your position.

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That was for anyone making spot checks, but they're close enough that everyone can see. That's pretty much all there is to see, though.

A blast of magical energy erupts from Phoerix's hands, but only makes another splash next to one of the barges. Rilan follows up the attack by flinging another stone, but it lands short as well.

[TigerHunter]

Ras curses as his shot bounces harmlessly off the hull. He mutters the familiar words another time, sending a third lance of magical energy out towards the sea. One of the points of light strikes the hobgoblin square in the chest, while another strikes the archer he was aiming at before.

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Hobgoblin's Damage - (1d4+1)[5]
Archer's Damage - (1d4+1)[3]

Feeling mentally drained, he pulls back the string on his crossbow and loads another bolt.

[Zarah]

Both sparks shoot straight past the rest of the goblins on board and each hit their intended targets. The archer remains standing for a brief second before falling, face-first into the deck. The hobgoblin, however, manages to keep his footing and give a few more orders.

The guards notice the ships splitting up, then one turns to Lyra, outstretches a finger toward the ships closest to you and says, "You worry about those ones! We'll keep the others busy!" They then move off further down the beach.

Suddenly, two more arrows fly from the other barge, heading toward Noah and Rilan again.

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"Attack 1" - (1d20+1)[10]
"Crit Confirm" - (1d20+1)[18]
"Damage" - (1d4)[3]
"Crit Damage" - (3d4)[7]

"Attack 1" - (1d20+1)[5]
"Crit Confirm" - (1d20+1)[13]
"Damage" - (1d4)[4]
"Crit Damage" - (3d4)[10]

...But they don't make it past the water.

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Your guys' turn again. The ships are at 40 feet now.

[phoerix]

Phoerix grins determinedly and draws a bead on the stubborn hobgoblin, gathering eldritch energy around him he sends forth a destructive beam at it.

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Eldritch Blast, touch, 60 ft 2d6, crit 20
to hit [roll0]
damage [roll1] (I don't get the bardic plus to this do I?)

Phoerix steps back as he surveys the damage, his skin taking a slightly greenish hue reminiscent of forests his homeland.

[phoerix]

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Eldritch Blast, touch, 60 ft 2d6, crit 20
to hit (1d20+3)[23]
damage (2d6)[10] (I don't get the bardic plus to this do I?)

[phoerix]

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sorry for the triple post, it didn't like my rolls the first time due to the flood limit :P
Crit check (1d20+3)[6]
damage (4d6)[14]

[TigerHunter]

Ras rubs the front of his skull, feeling the slight pressure that usually accompanies the mental drain of too much magic use. He summons the last of his energy.

Down below, on the beach, Inezar detaches himself from from Phoerix' sleeve, then suddenly vanishes, with Ras appearing to replace him. "Hello, old friend."

Suddenly finding himself on the ramparts, Inezar flies off towards the nearest tower, looking for a dark place to hang and rest his eyes for a while.

[Glyphic]

Lyra calls out to the guards, offering pious words of encouragement as they rush to engage the encroaching ship.

Lyra Steps forward, Positioning herself just left of Rilan, tapping the back of his boot with the butt end of her guisarme. She then closes her eyes, and touches her collar with her fingertips, before fanning the salty air in front of her with silver hues of magic.

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Aracne spell failure check. Can't wait until Mage Armor lasts more than an hour Also, did I get anything from my detect evil last round? The wedge does go out to 60 ft.
Casting Enlarge Person! on myself.
Failed on a 1 or 2.
(1d10)[4]

[TheCountAlucard]

Averi continues to sing his song, emboldened by his friends' bravery. He draws his rapier, raising the volume of his voice.

[Kettle]

Rilan blinks in surprise as Lyra starts to grow, but keeps his mouth shut. He takes the sling again and flings a shot at the hobgoblin.

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Attack: (1d20+7)[20]
Damage: (1d4)[2]

[Fawkes]

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Noah readies an action to slash the second goblin to reach the shore. Also, do I get an AoO as well?

[Zarah]

The blast from Phoerix's hands soars toward the barge and smashes into the hobgoblin, sending him off his feet and down beneath the heads of the goblins. They seem a shaken by the sudden death of their commander, but they remain standing, weapons in hand.

Rilan tosses another stone toward them, cracking an archer in the head. He shakes his head, trying to regain his composure before nocking another arrow and aiming to the sky. Again, two arrows are fired through the air and sent straight toward your position.

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Attack 1 - (1d20+2)[3]
Crit Confirm - (1d20+2)[9]
Damage - (1d4)[2]
Crit Damage - (3d4)[7]

Attack 2 - (1d20+2)[7]
Crit Confirm - (1d20+2)[14]
Damage - (1d4)[3]
Crit Damage - (3d4)[9]

...But once again, the arrows don't even make it to the beach. Finally, the ships have moved another 30 feet forward, and with the sand in their reach, the front of both barges swings open, causing them to spill into the shallow water before you.

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If you're close enough to hit them, then you can have an AoO as they pile off the boat. I'm assuming Lyra gets one as well.

EDIT: I should also point out that we'll be using the standard initiative list now. Which I'll paste again. All the goblins are huddled around the front of the barges, which are 10 feet away in shallow water. I'll roll Lyra's AoO in my next post.

Averi - 22
Rilan - 21
Goblin Ship 1 - 18
Noah - 9
Phoerix - 4
Ras - 3
Goblin Ship 2 - 3
Lyra - 2

(Ship 1 is on the left, ship 2 is on the right. I didn't want to roll init for them all, so I'll stick with them in groups.)