Rise of the Runelords solo edition.

[Kvard51]

"You ladies ready to go?, Shadrach asks, proffering an arm to each. "It looks like the dedication is about to start."

As they stroll to the Cathedral, he spots Albert and encourages him to join them. "We'll head to The Rusty Dragon after the speeches for drinks and stories. Hopefully, Shalelu has returned by then. Her stories are the best!"

[Kallimakus]

"Let's hope!" Ameiko says cheerfully as they reach the square. As they walk, a small group of swallowtail butterflies flutters above them. The square before the cathedral is crowded, and though they can see the priest, Father Zantus, on the podium before the steps, the murmuring of the crowd makes it impossible to hear. The few game and food stalls in the vicinity have thankfully gone silen. Most such stations are hastily crafted from boxes, barrels and boards, or repurposed wagons that have now been put to side.

A lady in each arm, Shadrach awaits the dedication. As the time comes, the priest raises a hand and swings it down, tossing something. A sudden peal of thunder echoes through the square, silencing excited conversations as eyes turn to the priest. He smiles gently, clearing his thought to begin his prayer to Desna. Then there's a sudden scream from the crowd. A woman. Then another scream, and over them, a choir of tittering, high-pitched voices picking up as the crowds scatter. Shad recognizes the voice and the tone without fail. Goblins. But there was no way they could be within Sandpoint. Or so it should have been, but as the crowds scatter, he sees a small green shape run low to the ground, pursuing a stray dog and slashing at it with a wicked razor blade. The animal collapses. In his arms, he feels Ameiko and Pasha both tense up, the latter a bit more nervously. He sees a few more near a wagon, ad from the sounds of screaming and the panicing crowd, there are more about.

[Kvard51]

Shadrach snatches his dagger from his boot and hands it to Pasha. "Protect yourself!" he says as he runs toward the goblins. He slides to a stop as his sword comes out of its sheath. He drives the sword straight at the goblin on the far left, trying to reach past its guard.

Spoiler: Actions

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FA: Charge the gobboe on Shad's left. (1d20+9)[26] for (1d6+6)[7] slashing damage
Crit confirm - (1d20+7)[11] for (1d6+6)[12] slashing damage

[Kallimakus]

Pasha takes the dagger gingerly. Ameiko takes stock of the situation, readying her shamisen rather than a blade. As he charges, he can hear the first note strike, feeling his strength swell inside him. His blade strikes true, silencing the surprised goblin, who drops the jagged sword it was holding. Two pairs of hateful eyes fall on Shad, and the remaining goblins raise their weapons. One is struck in the face by a foot, followed by a shapely leg belonging to Pasha. She lands by Shad, still holding the dagger in one hand, both fists clenched. The goblin she struck hits the table, picking up a plate and tossing it at Pasha, who brushes it aside. The other goblin manages to land a cut at Shad, drawing blood.

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(1d20+4)[20] Pasha attack (1d6+2)[4] damage
(1d20+3)[23], (1d4+1)[5] Goblin 1

[Kvard51]

Shad rounds on the goblin that hit him, slashing his scimitar at its head.

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Attack: (1d20+7)[14] for (1d6+5)[6] Slashing dmg
Crit Confirm: (1d20+7)[11] for (1d6+5)[8] Slashing dmg

[Kallimakus]

Empowered by Ameiko's performance, he strikes the goblin. It raises a blade to parry, but Shadrach forces it aside, striking true and putting the goblin down for good. Pasha gathers herself, shouting out as she throws a punch at the injured goblin. It dodges and lands a nasty cut on her arm.

Throughout the square, he can see the crowds are evacuating. Sheriff Hemlock hits a goblin that has managed to trip a victim and was going for the kill. A fire has started. Another group of goblins are clambering over a feasting table, while still more are lookin for prey.

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(1d20+4)[10], (1d6+2)[3] Pasha strike
(1d20+4)[17], (1d4+1)[5] Goblin counter against Pasha if it survives.

[Kvard51]

Shad watches Pasha get injured and slashes at her attacker, enraged.

He turns his face to Ameiko and yells, "See if you can help with the fire, I'll keep hunting gobboes after this one is dead!"

Spoiler: Action

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SA: Scimitar attack vs the last goblin: (1d20+8)[18] for (1d6+6)[12] Slashing Damage

Crit Confirm: (1d20+8)[26] for (1d6+6)[9] Slashing Damage


MA: Run towards the loudest screaming/heaviest action

[Kallimakus]

With the last of the goblins in his presence cut down to size, he turns to rusha at the next. Pasha follows with him, bleeding slightly from the goblin-inflicted wound. His own injury hurts as well, but he presses on. A group of gobilns on the far side of the square, close to the cathedral that serves as sanctuary to many civilians. They've found a wagon full of firewood and fuel for the bonfire to be lit in the evening. The trio of goblins are giggling madly as one of them lights a torch and tosses it into the wagon. They pick improvised torches from the ruined wagon, while a fourth one, screeching the goblins' song, points at Shad and Pasha. The trio of goblins lope towards them, followed by the singer.

Ameiko joins the duo, still plucking the strings and stoking his courage. She chants something and puts a hand on Shad, healing light dancing around her hand.

Another ally is nearby. The arrogant man from before, striking a goblin down with his sword. He is splattered with blood, but it's hard to say whose.

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(1d8+3)[11] Healing for Shad
The goblins close to around 20 feet away on their turn.They wield torches and wicked dogslicers. The singer holds a whip, standing behind its thre companions.

[Kvard51]

Shadrach closes the distance to the goblins, slashing low at the one on the farthest left. "Watch out for the whip that one in the back has!" he yells at Pasha, worried she hasn't seen it.

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MA: Move up to 30' to the farthest left goblin
SA: Attack w/ scimitar - (1d20+9)[13] for (1d6+8)[14] slashing dmg
Crit Confirm: (1d20+9)[29] for (1d6+8)[14] slashing dmg
I remembered the Inspire Courage this round.

[Kallimakus]

Following his charge, Ameiko and Pasha attack the goblins. The foreigner, cautious of Shad's warning, sticks by his side. Ameiko, meanwhile, takes a more adventurous approach, moving to flank one of the goblins and making a stab with a light silver rapier. The goblins swarm forward, leaving the warsinger unprotected, and easily engaged by the warrior Shad had bested in the contest of strength. Even if weaker, the man had courage, his blade already bloodied as he lunges at the goblin singer.

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13 misses.

(1d20+6)[22], (2d6+3)[7] Ameiko
(1d20+5)[17], (1d8+4)[6] Albert
(1d20+5)[13], (1d6+3)[8] Pasha

(1d20+0)[19], (1d4+1)[2] Goblin 1 vs Shad, torch
(1d20+4)[17], (1d4+1)[4] Goblin 2 vs Ameiko, blade It fell to Ameiko's strike
(1d20+0)[7], (1d4+1)[2] Goblin 3 vs Pasha, torch
(1d20+3)[8], (1d3+1)[3] Goblin singer vs Albert, dagger

[Kvard51]

Shad feints left, then spins back right, hoping to take the goblin attacking Pasha by surprise with an overhand cut.

Spoiler: Actions

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Attack Pasha's goblin (1d20+8)[15] for (1d6+6)[10] Slashing damage

Crit Confirm (1d20+8)[15] for (1d6+6)[12] Slashing damage

[Kallimakus]

Shad chops the goblin, putting it down. The goblin next to him reaches to pick up the other torch, giggling to itself. The one struck by Ameiko's rapier is alive, albeit barely, and swings both weapons at the bard. Pasha throws a punch and kick at the goblins still standing, but misses or strikes their armour with both..

With the bard, she dodges out of the way of Albert's sword, still singing the shrill song. It's interrupted by a shriek of pain as the warrior lands a blow.
The goblin waving around two weapons falls unconscious to his wounds, leaving one goblin with two torches facing Shad, and the injured singer.

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The goblin picking up a torch provokes an AoO from Pasha and Shad
(1d20+5)[13], (1d6+3)[4] Pasha AoO
(1d20+5)[12], (1d6+3)[4] Pasha attack
(1d20+6)[14], (1d6+3)[8] Ameiko attack
(1d20+5)[23], (1d8+4)[5] Albert attack
Goblin torch (1d20-4)[11], (1d4+1)[3] and blade (1d20)[17], (1d4+2)[4]
Goblin warsinger (1d20+3)[15], (1d3+1)[2]

[Kvard51]

Shad proffers a backhand swipe at the still-standing goblin as he pushes by to help Arthur with the singer.

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SA: Attack w/ scimitar - (1d20+9)[10] for [roll]1d+8[/roll] slashing dmg
Crit Confirm: (1d20+9)[28] for [roll]1d+8[/roll] slashing dmg
MA: Move up to 30' to flank Shaman.

[Kallimakus]

His strike misses the goblin, but he reaches the goblin singer, moving in from the opposite side to pin it down. The last goblin is caught between Ameiko and Pasha, likewise flanked. A punch from Pasha finally puts that one down.

Albert thrusts with his longsword, trying to gut the goblin and cut the song at last.His sword comes away with blood, and the goblin gurgles and dies.

"Nice work" Ameiko says, looking around. Things are calming down by the Cathedral, the last goblin there slain. There are still screams coming from the North, and few injured being tended to. Father Zantus is tending to the injured, but from the looks of it few are beyond his skill. Far more live thanks to Shad's efforts, and those of other defenders.

Albert stabs the goblin bard for good measure. "I'll make sure the lot here are dead for real."
"There might be some more lurking here" Sheriff Hemlock says, limping a little. He's ben injured, though it doesn't look dangerous. "Shadrac. Could you check that the North gate is closed? I'd go myself but I'm stuck at limp speed here."

Spoiler: OOC

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(1d20+5)[20], (1d6+3)[9] Pasha attack
(1d20+8)[11], (1d6+3)[8] plus (2d6)[5] Ameiko attack
(1d20+7)[17], (1d8+4)[9] Albert attacks the bard, flanking.
(1d20)[7], (1d4+1)[3] goblin torching away.
(1d20+3)[15], (1d3+1)[3] Bard attacks Albert