4e [Eberron] BnP Keep on the Shadowfell (Yea, though I walk through the valley of th)

Iridian sleeps soundly though heavily wounded.

[sblock=death save]save vs. death (1d20=4) ooh 1 fail... thankfully it looks like Adain is coming to the rescue [/sblock]

"You'll pay for this, bandits!" Brock roars in anger as he sees Iridian go down.

He charges the kobold in front of the spellcaster, striking it with a mighty hammer blow and driving it back with his shield. He tries to do so again but misses.

[sblock=ooc]tide of iron vs DS at Y13; 19 vs AC, 9 damage.

Use AP to try it again, 9 vs AC (miss)

HP 33/33, AC 19, Fort 16, Reflex 13, Will 12, HS left: 13, 8 hp/HS
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[sblock=ooc]I just realized Brock should have attacked KD2 as that one is bloodied, but I guess it's too late to change.[/sblock]

Zaram

Zaram swings his blade towards the kobold, "Stay still coward!" His blade becomes a beacon of bright light and his divine empowerment makes the blow swing with the full force of the Dragon Above's blessing.

[sblock=Stats]
AC 20 F: 14 R: 12 W: 13
Basic attack: +7; 1d8+4
27/27 hp
1 AP [/sblock]

[sblock=Actions]Holy strike on KD2. Using divine strength(minor, encounter, +4 damage as well). Move action remaining(Does all marking require it to be done every round? I will mark if needed.) If the kobold moves away, I may change my action, let me know. 13 to hit, 10 damage... I may action pt using radiant smite, depending on kobolds actions.[/sblock]

kinem said:

[sblock=ooc]I just realized Brock should have attacked KD2 as that one is bloodied, but I guess it's too late to change.[/sblock]

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[sblock=OOC]It's my personal opinion that this move is better. The defender role is about a lot more than "focus fire". To be honest, the Kobold would probably have charged Adain, which would have been pretty sucky tactically.
(his AC is 15, yours is 19, he's injured, you aren't. He doesn't do a lot of damage in melee, has low vs. AC attacks (and ranged attacks trigger AoOs) and can't shift away from the KD once it's on him.)

I haven't taken any actions yet so I'm not sure what will happen, but the fact of the matter is that the KD -can't- go run around in your backfield with you up on their leader.

Just my two cents.
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[sblock=Graf]I prefer not to change anyway; what's done is done.

I'm still getting used to e combat [/sblock]

Brock slams the kobold back, driving it away.

[sblock=Round 2 Complete]
22 KS
23 Iridian -- Shift away triggers Dragonshield Tactics KD2 moves to V8 | KD3 to V7
-------------- hits KD2, but gets hit by it's AoO for 5 damage
-------------- KD2 Can't take second AoO during his turn so he moves to R13 unimpeded.
12 KD 1 Move X12 attack brock (MISS), shift to Y13 with shifty
12 KD 2 Move V10 attack brock(MISS), shift back to V9 with shifty
12 KD 3 -- Charge Tyron (Q7) (Hit 9 damage -- again with the leaving two rolls in -- didn't include the -2 for conceal in the roll but it's total to hit roll was 24 )
12 KW Blasts Iridian (5 damage) -- again with the leaving two rolls in (!!)
----> Iridian hit points = 0 ---> dying
12 Tyron - dodges KD 3 and CRIT: eyebite
11 Adain Moves to U11, Athletics Check to climb boulders (U10) -> FAIL
---- Attack 15 (-2 cover) on KD2 = 13 vs Ref 13 is just barely a hit
-->gain 3 temporary hit points
06 Zaram - With 5 squares the closest you can get is W8 KD2 shifts down to V8, but can't move effectively to avoid your attack. You wallop/mark him.
03 Brock -- ToI forcing KD Z14 and advancing to Y13

Status
KD 2 BLOODIED
------- MARKED by Zaram (-2 to attack that doesn't include Zaram & 6 damage)
KD 3 BLOODIED
KD 1 Marked by Brock

Iridian DYING 0/23 hit points
------- AP: 0

Adain 15+3t/26
xt = x temporary hit points

Tyron BLOODIED 10/28
------- MARKED by KD 3 (-2 to attack that doesn't include KD3)
------- INVISIBLE to KD 3
------- Concealed until (end of own turn) on Rnd 3 (-->12.3)
Stealth vs. all kobolds FAIL
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The Kobold wearing the skull headress begins to jabber wildly howling and exhorting it's compatriots.[sblock=Draconic]Again difficult to pick out full sentences, if the creature is even speaking grammatically. You can pull out
The greatest dragon who dwells below[/sblock]
The dragonshields struggle to follow it's instructions, the one on Zaram goes into a gibbering frenzy stabbing the paladin, before slithering off. It's compatriot also finds a chink in the dwarf's defenses, managing to drive it's spear into the dwarf's arm pit. The Tyron's "partner" somehow manages to divine his location, stabbing quite near him to little avail.

[sblock=Round 3 Init 12.3] -- Tyron's turn
22 KS
23 Iridian -- fails first death save

12 KD 3 -- Minor Action: Tries to ID Tyron's square SUCCESS (21); move to O9; attack (-5) MISS
12 KD 2 Move Action:Shift V9 attack Zaram([HIT 7 Damage & MARK), Minor Action [Shifty] Shift W10
12 KW Incite Faith; kobolds get temporary hitpoints and shift
----------- KD3 -> 9R
----------- KD2 -> 11X
----------- KD1 -> no move (probably fears AoO from Brock)

12 KD Attack brock (HIT 8 Damage & MARK); no movement

12 Tyron
11 Adain
06 Zaram
03 Brock

Status

KD 1
------- MARKED by Brock (-2 to attack that doesn't include Brock)
KD 2 BLOODIED
------- MARKED by Zaram (-2 to attack that doesn't include Zaram & 6 damage)
KD 3 BLOODIED

Iridian DYING 0/23 hit points
------- AP: 0
------- Failed Death Saves: 1

Adain 15+3t/26
xt = x temporary hit points


Zaram 20/17
------- MARKED KD2


Brock 25/33
------- MARKED KD1

Tyron BLOODIED 10/28
------- INVISIBLE to KD 3 until end of own turn
Invisible = combat advantage (+2 to hit); no AoOs
------- Concealed until (end of own turn) on Rnd 3 (-->12.3) -- moves more than 3 and that resets

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----> Iridian hit points = 0 ---> dying

Minor Action [Shifty] Shift W10
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KD 2 BLOODIED
------- MARKED by Brock (-2 to attack that doesn't include Brock)
------- MARKED by Zaram (-2 to attack that doesn't include Zaram & 6 damage)


Adain 15+3t/26
xt = x temporary hit points

Tyron BLOODIED 10/28
------- INVISIBLE to KD 3 until end of own turn
Invisible = combat advantage (+2 to hit); no AoOs
------- Concealed until (end of own turn) on Rnd 3 (-->12.3) -- moves more than 3 and that resets

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[sblock=OOC]The whole inciting faith thing doesn't actually make them better at hitting, it they just rolled very well.[/sblock]

[sblock]I will use an action point after (what I assume is a miss) in my previous post. How does the heal skill work when using it in combat to have an ally use a healing surge?[/sblock]

After his blade of light passes widely by the kobold's head, Zaram calls out, "Adain help Iridian!" His adrenaline kicks in and he swings once more his blade a glowing beacon.

[sblock=Stats]AC 20 F: 14 R: 12 W: 13
Basic attack: +7; 1d8+4
20/27 hp
0 AP [/sblock]

[sblock=Actions]In response to the kobold's move before my turn I will approach the kobold from the south, hopefully forcing it to shift, so I can get into flanking position with Brock. Use AP to use radiant smite(encounter). 16 to hit. 13 damage [/sblock]

EvolutionKB said:

[sblock]I will use an action point after (what I assume is a miss) in my previous post. How does the heal skill work when using it in combat to have an ally use a healing surge?[/sblock]
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[sblock=Dragonshield AC=18]So yeah, a 13 is a miss.

I've tossed up a bit about healing here, to tide us over till people get the books. It's a standard action.[/sblock]

Torn

Tyron reatreats further from the from persuing the kobold, still blurring and attacks his sight and mind again.
[sblock=ooc]Moves to T11 (concealment), Eyebite KD3

Eyebite (again) (hit, damage, curse) (1d20+7=27, 1d6+4=9, 1d6=1)

Yeaah, another crit
Crit = Max Damage 16 psychic damage, blinded.

If it is enough to down him, I will mark KD2 and teleport to V8.

[sblock=Stats]AC 15 F: 13 R: 13 W: 15
Basic attack: +4; 1d10+4 (E.Blast)
10/28 hp
0/1 AP
Healing Surges: 8/9 (7 hp)

Powers:
Witchfire (1/Encounter)
Scorching Burst (1/Encounter)
Curse of the Dark Dream (1/Day)[/sblock]

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[sblock=IC loves WD]It would be enough to down him... except for the temporary hitpoints. KD3 is in a bad way. And blind obviously.[/sblock]