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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Tellerian Hawke" data-source="post: 7965005" data-attributes="member: 6790669">[spoiler=DM Housekeeping]INITIATIVE COUNT:Hawke = 29Nimbar = 26Quixt = 23Ordred = 21Sphynx = 19Hobgoblins = 2[/spoiler][gm]Since Sphynx and Quixt both acted during the surprise round, they did not gain the +5 bonus to their initiative; however, since the Hobgoblins rolled a 2 for their initiative, it's really kind of a moot point anyway.[/gm][gm]New Initiative Order:Party: 2aHobgoblins: 2bThe Hobgoblins will begin to take their move action, and the party will interrupt it with their ambush. All party actions are assumed to happen simultaneously, for the purposes of game flow.Hawke will move 20 ft. straight forward, to intercept the lead Hobgoblin.Nimbar will move 20 ft. total, to end in a position just south of the intersection. He will then cast Scorching Ray on the two south-approaching Hobgoblins.Ordred will move 10 ft. forward, and cast Shield of Faith on Hawke. (+2 Defl.)Sphynx doesn't need to move; he casts Stun Target using the red dot as the center of the spell's affect; all Hobgoblins will be affected.Quixt will take a move action, cast his Whirling Blade spell on the closest line of Hobgoblins, and then take a free, one-square adjustment back to his original position.[/gm]Because he didn't have to move, Sphynx's spell happens first; as the Hobgoblins charge down the hall, Sphynx points to fixed position in space, causing a burst of fine, sand-based particles to land upon them.[gm]Saves: (vs. DC 18): 8,5,17,4,3 = All failed.[/gm]All of the Hobgoblins suddenly drop to the ground, stunned. They are completely Helpless.Quixt, who moved the least, is next; before the Hobgoblins can actually hit the ground, Quixt throws his blade, which glimmers slightly, obviously under some sort of magical effect.[gm]INT replaces STR for the purpose of the spell. (1d20+6)"The weapon deals damage just as if you had swung it in melee, including any bonuses you might have from ability scores or feats."The Hobgoblins lost initiative, therefore, they are considered to be flat-footed. Thus, Sneak Attack damage applies to the attacks. (+1d6)Hobgoblin Flat-Footed AC: 14Attack Rolls: 11,13 = Missed.[/gm]Because the Hobgoblins are in mid-fall, Quixt mis-judges his throw, and the blade sails just above the heads of the two Hobgoblins, missing in a spectacular fashion! The blade then reverses course, returning un-erringly to Quixt's hand.[spoiler="Sphynx's Eyes Only"]Sphynx, you take note of the spell, because you realize its usefulness, despite the fact that it missed this time around.[gm] Sphynx, make a Spellcraft check, DC 17, to remember this spell. [/gm][/spoiler]Ordred and Hawke move next, Ordred following and keeping step with Hawke; as Hawke reaches his intended point of attack, Ordred casts his spell upon the big warrior.[gm]Hawke gains +2 Deflection bonus to AC. [/gm]When Hawke stops moving, he brings his big hammer down on the lead Hobgoblin's head, although he is somewhat disappointed to find him prone and unconscious.[gm]Helpless AC: 9Hawke has +4 to hit (opponent is prone.)Attack Roll: (17) = Hit.Damage: 11 pts.Hobgoblin is Dying. [-5][/gm]Hawke cracks the Hobgoblin's skull, and the downed creature begins to bleed out, as blood gushes out of both of its ears.Nimbar attacks last, even though he is only a half-second slower than most other members of the party. He points his hand toward the Hobgoblins who are charging up from the south, and two, fiery rays spring forth![gm]Hobgoblins are flat-footed. Touch AC while FF: 10Nimbar's rolls: 12,21 (Both hit.)Damage: 13,13 (Both are Dying; -7 hit pts.)Damage from lit Grease spell: 6,1 (one is DEAD [-13], the other is burnt again [-8] and down.)Grease will burn this round, and two more rounds hereafter.[/gm]The Hobgoblins don't even have time to slip and fall in the Grease trap; as they are in mid-stride, Nimbar lights them up like candles, burning them to a crisp! They fall into the burning grease, and begin to roast!It is now the Hobgoblins' turn! And they have no idea what hit them! The ones from the north are unconscious before they truly realize the extent of the danger they have just rushed into! The ones from the south saw their death coming for an instant, but could do nothing to prevent it!The one who is burning takes fire damage on his turn![gm]Fire Damage: 3 pts.Hobgoblin DIES. [-11][/gm]Despite the fact that all enemies are down, we are STILL IN COMBAT ROUNDS! State your intentions! Also, roll a NEW initiative check![spoiler=Battle Map][ATTACH=full]121108[/ATTACH][/spoiler]</blockquote>

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