The Jade Frontier (DM: Ukingsken, Judge: Lord Sessadore)

Cheysuli Sage

[sblock=EDIT / Perception Check]I was running off my passive perception, but while writing the post others made active checks, so if it's ok; I'll do the same and slightly edit my post.
Perception (1d20+1=18)[/sblock]

As the group approach the area marked on the map, Cheysuli unclasps her spear from her pack and focuses her full attention on her surroundings. After a while she addresses the gathered adventurers in a whisper; "I'm surprised such horrid creatures have nested in such a beautiful looking place, it is a great pity that we bring death to a place where the Spirits thrive."

For a moment Chey seems so serene; at one with the forest around her. But then, with a split second change of demeanour (that you are perhaps starting getting used to) the serenity is gone, a predatory snarl replacing it.

"Halt!" Though whispered, the urgency in the command reaches your ears, "I see kobolds ahead. Chances are there will be quite a few of those toothy little lizards over there," she gestures toward the sound of water beating relentlessly on stone, pointing out the kobold moving in the distance. "For once we have the advantage of time to plan the hunt. I have but one thing that I would like to propose; That we keep one of them alive for questioning... preferably one in charge... Lord Hashtesh needs some kind of proof before he will see that there is more going on here than simply kobold over-breeding."

Chey looks from one of the assembled faces to another; hoping to hear agreement to her suggestion.

Brenwar thinks over the plan before replying, "That sounds like a wise idea, we shall incapacitate the one in charge." He glances in the directions of the kobolds while drawing his war hammer, "I'm glad we have better eyes and ears than mine I was to distracted by the wilds to even notice the creatures."

[sblock=OOC]
Perception Check! (1d20+2=6), ouch that was a terrible roll.
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I don't know how well I can sneak into range, but if I can get within 50 feet or so, I can coat an area with slippery ice and hopefully slow any kind of escape. Let's get them before they notice us. Yishim prepares to sneak forward if he's given the OK.

[sblock=Perception roll 23 crit]Perception check for waterfall (1d20+3=23)
So this is 2 crits in a row on skill checks. Prepare to be horrified when all the 1s show up during combat.[/sblock]
[sblock=OOC If we decide to try my plan]
I'll be going to sleep soon so out of contact for 10 hours (and I'm on the US west coast). So if you guys decide to go try the plan, Yishim will sneak forward using as much cover as he can to get into position for Icy Terrain in an appropriate location. Don't read on unless someone gives the OK...
[sblock=Stealth Check to get within 50 feet]Stealth check to get within 50 feet (1d20+2=5) And I fail miserably, tripping over a tree or something. Never let the wizard sneak.[/sblock][/sblock]

[sblock=OOC]And I was thinking of setting the grass on fire *grumbles*[/sblock]

Brenwar thinks it over a moment before chiming in, "I don't agree we should split up. I'd prefer if we moved as a group and focused our attacks on one of the creatures at a time, at least to the extent to which that is practical. "

He turns to Yishim, "That sounds like a good idea does anyone else have any other long range spells they could use to attack? I won't be of much use until melee is joined."
[sblock=ooc] I vote we lead with the long range spells and then move as a group focus firing so that we take them out quickly. If possible we get Yishim to clear the minions (if there are any).
Also I'm chomping at the bit to level up so by all means let's do this!
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As you approach, you hear the conversations cut off suddenly, and the movement stops. You've been spotted!

[sblock=Status]We are now using the group initiative method, which means you go in the order you post. The tracker below just shows who goes before the kobolds this turn. Rolls

Regarding the map, the trees do not hinder movement, although they do provide concealment if you try to shoot someone and the tree is in the way. The river is difficult terrain, not because the water is moving fast, but because the riverbed is covered with slippery stones.

Initiative:
22: Shayla
16: Yishim <= Your turn.
15: Dragonshield
15: Slinger
15: Minions
15: Chey
4: Brenwar
4: Miranna
3: Firete

Shayla steps forward and readies her action.[/sblock]

[sblock=Monster Info]Here's what you know:

Dragonshield:
AC 18 | Fort 14 | Reflex 13 | Will 13
MBA: +7 vs AC, 1d6+3 damage and target is marked.

Slinger
AC 13 | Fort 12 | Reflex 14 | Will 12
MBA: +5 vs AC, 1d4+3

Minion
AC ?? | Fort ?? | Reflex ?? | Will ??
MBA: ??[/sblock]

Yishim races forward with a fearlessness that looks at least a little reckless. Channeling arcane energy through his orb, he freezes the ground around the scary looking kobold fighter, and not waiting to see if he's able to drop any of them to their feet, he quickly turns toward the waterfall and causes a fireball to erupt between the slinger and the kobold next to him.

As that last kobold is immolated and falls to the ground, dead, Yishim gasps as he realizes he's left his heavily armored friends behind. Oh Batwings... This isn't good.
[sblock=Actions]
Move to C7
Minor: None

Standard: Icy Terrrain centered on J7
(1d20+4=15) vs. Reflex - does this actually hit considering cover, or is a burst attack not include cover?
Minion 79 vs. Reflex (1d20+4=5) Misses
Damage roll for Icy Terrain (1d6+4=5), and if it hits Dragonshield is knocked prone.
Effect on squares within (I6 - K8) area is difficult terrain until end of my next turn.

Action Point: Scorching Burst on H14
Slinger vs. Reflex (1d20+4=9) Misses
Minion23 vs. Reflex (1d20+4=23) Hits, no need to do a damage roll
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[sblock=Yishim Stat Block]Yishim- Male Human Wizard 1
Passive Perception: 13, Passive Insight: 18
AC:16, Fort:12, Reflex:15, Will:16 -- Speed:6
HP:22/22, Bloodied:11, Surge Value:5, Surges left:7/7
Initiative +6
Action Points: 0, Second Wind: not used
Powers: Thunderwave, Scorching Burst, Phantom Bolt, Icy Terrain, Sleep
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[sblock=OOC]So this is when Invisible Castle punishes me for my crits on skill checks earlier But yee haa, my first attack![/sblock]

As Yishim approaches he sees a large kobold carrying a shield who is surrounded by a number of smaller kobolds. The shielded one is standing in a stone circle, the purpose of which is impossible to determine at this time.

Yishim incinerates one of the smaller creatures and causes the larger one to fall to the ground. It then stands, points its sword at the wizard, and screams something in a language you don't understand.

One of the kobolds who nearly avoided getting caught by Yishim's fire loads a small ceramic jar into its sling and chucks it at its attacker. The projectile smashes into a nearby tree, coating the bark with a sticky, tar-like substance, but the wizard is unharmed.

The other kobolds rush the party. Most are careful to remain behind the treeline, but two of the leap into the wizard, stabbing him with their spears.

[sblock=Status]I forgot to mention that the rocky patch is also difficult terrain.

Initiative:
22: Shayla
16: Yishim (14/22)
15: Dragonshield (-5, +2 to all defenses)
15: Slinger (used one gluepot)
15: Minions
15: Chey
4: Brenwar
4: Miranna
3: Firete

The Dragonshield stands and goes into Total Defense, giving him +2 to all defenses until the start of his next turn.

Slinger moves a square uses its gluepot against Yishim, and misses.

Minions 51 and 79 charge Yishim, both hitting for 4 damage a piece. The other minions simply advance to the best of their abilities.

So now everybody gets to go before the kobolds go again. Let's see how this works out.[/sblock]

[sblock=Monster Info]Here's what you know:

Dragonshield:
AC 18 | Fort 14 | Reflex 13 | Will 13
MBA: +7 vs AC, 1d6+3 damage and target is marked.

Slinger
AC 13 | Fort 12 | Reflex 14 | Will 12
MBA: +5 vs AC, 1d4+3 damage

Minion
AC ?? | Fort ?? | Reflex 13 | Will ??
MBA: +5 vs AC, 4 damage[/sblock]

Seeing Yishim rush off to battle Brenwar runs behind him yelling, "Perhaps us with armor on should be first!" Brenwar arrives to late to stop the two kobolds from pin cushioning his friend, but manages to fend them off a bit with his hammer waving wildly before him. As Brenwar says, "By Palladys, I'm your opponent foul creature!" a small silver owl flits briefly around the head of the kobold.
[sblock=Combat Actions]
Move Action: B4->..->B7->C8
Standard Action: Valiant Strike(+2 for adjacent enemies) (1d20+8=9, 1d10+4=12)(bah, natural one)
Minor Action: Divine Challenge Minion 79
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[sblock=Stats] Brenwar - Male Human Paladin 1
Initiative: +1, Speed: 5
Passive Perception: 12, Passive Insight: 17
AC: 20, Fort: 16, Reflex: 15, Will: 14
HP: 29/29 , Bloodied: 14 , Surge Value: 7, Surges Left: 11/12
Action Points: 0, Second Wind

OA
Basic Melee Attack: +6 War Hammer 1d10+4 Damage

Powers
Divine Challenge, Holy Strike, Valiant Strike, Bolstering Strike
Lay on Hands (2/2 Remaining)
Piercing Smite, Channel Divinity
Paladin's Judgment, Healing Word, Shield of Protection
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