Of Sound Mind III

[Jarval]

Gholog thrusts his glave at the closest goblin, the weapon's blade biting deep into the left side of his foe's chest (To Hit: 16 + 5 = 21, Damage: 9 + 4 = 13). The goblin whimpers in pain, and collapses to the floor, sliding free of the glave.

The remaining five goblins look at Gholog with fear, three of them unslinging crossbows, while one other turns to run. (Surprise round over.)

Kerrick continues to pull himself up the rope, making light work of the last few feet (Climb check: 15 + 1 = 16). Now standing on the ledge where Gholog tied off the rope, he can hear the sounds of the half-orc fighting above him.

Seraphina urges her other companions up the rope, Jason and Adren both moving into position. Jason takes the lead, pulling himself rapidly up towards the ledge (Climb check: 19 + 1 = 20).

 

[GnomeWorks]

"Someone else, go!" Seraphina says quickly. "We don't want to screw around, if Gholog has unfriendly company up top."

She continues watching the ledge where the previous goblin had been, prepared to shoot if anything shows up.

 

[Zhure]

Gholog

In Orc, Gholog cries out, "Drop your weapons, goblins!" while trying to slide a few feet further away from the edge of the cave entrance. He tries to clear a spot for any other party members to arrive as well as make it harder for the goblins to run.

 

[Sir Osis of Liver]

Kerrick Jonez

"How you doin up there Gholog?!" Kerrick looks nervously at the climb up to the battle, This is going to be bad in so many ways. Then starts to work his way up the rock.

 

[Other Guy]

Jason Master

Jason continues up the rope and upon reaching the top appraises the current situation.

 

[Zhure]

Gholog

"So far, so good, but I could use some backup in case these wankers have some surprises in store."

 

[Jarval]

Initiatives:
Gholog 22
Jason 19
Seraphina 16
Kerrick 9
Goblins 4

Gholog calls out the goblins, manoeuvring round to both block the goblin's escape route, and give his companions some space. He moves nimbly, keeping himself in a defensive stance (Tumble check: 19 + 3).

At Gholog's threat, one of the goblins throws down it's crossbow and flees along the passage back into the cave, it's cries of alarm echoing back. The remaining four goblins seem made of sterner stuff, however... The two with crossbows both step back from the half-orc, before shooting their weapons. One of bolts flies wide, arcing away over the edge of the ledge and down towards the woods below. The other almost hits Gholog, but is narrowly deflected by his armor.

The two other goblins leap forwards, swinging their morningstars at Gholog. Gholog swipes at one, but his attack is poorly aimed, slicing only air (AoO, rolled a 1...). The goblin to his left has no more luck, but the one to the right brings the spiked mace crashing into the side of Gholog's chest. Gholog feels two of his ribs crack from the impact, and can feel the hot wetness of blood soaking through the padding under his chain shirt. (Critical hit, Gholog takes 10 points of damage. Coupled with the 5 point he took in the earlier fight with the undead, he's taken 15 points of damage today, bringing him down to 3 hp...)

Below the battle, the rest of the group continues it's assent. Jason scrambles the rest of the way up the rope, heaving himself onto the ledge. Looking up he sees...

Kerrick climbing up the bare rock face. It's much tougher going without the rope, but he continues his assent regardless (Climb check: 18 + 1 = 19).

Adren attempts to follow after Jason, but makes only a few feet up the rope before sliding back down (Climb check: 5 + 2 = 7). He scowls at the rope in annoyance, wincing at the rope burn.

Seraphina stands ready with her crossbow, but as yet no goblin has come close enough to the edge for her to get a shot. Aiden stands beside her, the symbol of Pelor in his hand as he prays that his companions will prevail.

 

[Sir Osis of Liver]

Kerrick Jonez

Don't look down, don't look down... Kerrick continues up.

 

[GnomeWorks]

Seraphina unloads her crossbow, and slings it over her shoulder.

"Out of the way, Adren!" Seraphina says irritably. "Looks like you're having problems getting up there. Better let someone else go while you let your hands cool."

She then starts heading up the rope.

 

[Zhure]

Gholog

"I could use a little backup up here," Gholog says, "and maybe a medic, I think that little bugger tagged me good."

If possible, Gholog will try to find another clear spot to entice them through his threat range and ready an action to hit the first one within his reach.