renau1g's Thunderspire Labyrinth

[renau1g]

Vio whispers words of arcane power. The area behind the hobgoblins begins to get warm. Flames lick at his pale lips and he fininshes his incantation with a great shout. Abruptly the area behind the goblinoids explodes with flame and one of the hobgoblins cries out in pain as his back is seared by the blast. Taking advantage of the distraction, Vio gestures gently with his hand. The mage hand that opened the door moves forward, to the keg. Vio nods his head and the hand grasps the tap, turning it, and the keg's contents start to spill to the floor, pooling under the feet of the hobgoblins.

"Not today! Your evil work here is done!" Patresh says with pride and arrogance. "Sargil, step up and show them how it's done", he prods his fellow dragonborn, punctuating his words with a vicious swing at the hobgoblin nearest him, but the blow bounces harmless off the enemies shield, ringing loudly.

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**Saph's turn**

Note: the red dot on H3 denotes his cursed status

Initiative:
Yanwer - 22
Hobby - 20
Warcaster - 18
Vio - 17
Patresh - 17
Saph - 13 <- Current Init.
Sargil - 6
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[DEFCON 1]

As the liquid inside the giant keg begins spraying out across the floor, Saphalaxis uses the distraction to use the kegs to their best effect. Let's see how this goes, eh? he thinks to himself. He immediately puts his leg up and like a cat he scrambles up onto the keg so as to get the best view of the battlefield. When he sees the one hobgoblin in the back hiding behind the table and looking to cast some spells... he decides his first action should be to try and take him out. He raises his crossbow and quickly fires a shot... which catches the warcaster right in the chest, just as he was peeking out from behind the table!

[sblock=Actions]Move Action: Climb up on top of the keg in front of him.
Attack action: Basic Ranged Attack: Fire hand crossbow at the warcaster. Attack Roll [20] Critical - Max Damage [10][/sblock]

 

[renau1g]

As the liquid inside the giant keg begins spraying out across the floor, Saphalaxis uses the distraction to use the kegs to their best effect. Let's see how this goes, eh? he thinks to himself. He immediately puts his leg up and like a cat he scrambles up onto the keg so as to get the best view of the battlefield. When he sees the one hobgoblin in the back hiding behind the table and looking to cast some spells... he decides his first action should be to try and take him out. He raises his crossbow and quickly fires a shot... which catches the warcaster right in the chest, just as he was peeking out from behind the table!

Sargil rotates the shoulder hit by the hobgoblin, loosening up the tight muscles around the injury before charging back into his former position, shouting "Who are you calling weakling? Taste Kord's fury!" The golden paladin swings his bastard sword in a great sweeping arc, showing them the danger in ignoring him. Sargil then points his weapon at the hobgoblin, forcing his attention to the dragonborn.

[sblock=OOC]
Wow... a lot of natural 20's, well done
Sargil the strong smell of alcohol leads you to believe that a fire here could have devastating consequences for everyone. , so H3 is Divinely challenged and cursed.

Initiative:
Yanwer - 22 <- Current Init.
Hobby - 20
Warcaster - 18
Vio - 17
Patresh - 17
Saph - 13
Sargil - 6
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[Graf]

Yanwer points at the warcaster and launches a blast of eldrich energy that flies wide [miss]. His eye roving about in annoyance he curses the other hobgoblin [minor: curse Hob1].

He then slips to the right trying to stay out of the way should the fight intensify [move e e e | gain conceal]

[sblock=temporary statblock]
HP 50; Bloodied 25; Surge Value 12; Surges Per-Day 10;
AC 17+2(conceal); Fortitude 18+2(conceal); Reflex 17+2(conceal); Will 18+2(conceal) [/sblock]

 

[renau1g]

Yanwer points at the warcaster and launches a blast of eldrich energy that flies wide. His eye roving about in annoyance he curses the other hobgoblin.

He then slips to the right trying to stay out of the way should the fight intensify the shadows seem to wrap around him as he moves, concealing him from his enemies.

The two hobgoblins next to Sargil launch heavy blows at him, but the paladin blocks one with his shield and easily sidesteps the other. The hobgoblin behind the table pulls out a throwing axe and heaves it towards the paladin, but he slips at the last moment and the weapon strikes his fellow in the back.

Meanwhile, the warcaster attempts to return the favour of Saph's crossbow strike and levels his staff at the dragonborn. A blast of purple light flies from it and wraps around Saph, pulling him towards the awaiting enemies. The last hobgoblin swings at the rogue, but Saph manages to roll slightly out of the way.

[sblock=OOC]
Sorry for the delay, I'll get things back on track, but this is the third time I've tried to post this.

8 damage to Saph, 10 damage to H1 (bloodied)

Initiative:
Yanwer - 22
Hobby - 20
Warcaster - 18
Vio - 17 <- Current Init.
Patresh - 17
Saph - 13
Sargil - 6
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[EvolutionKB]

Vio

Vio nods as the flammable liquid starts covering the floor under the hobgoblin's feet. Knowing that the expulsion of his dragonborn companion's breath weapons could result in a significant explosion, Vio has the mage hand turn off the tap of the keg before the liquid could seep near his friends. Raising his hand and holding his breath, Vio calls flames down once again to engulf the two holding his allies back. Engaging the mage was priority and the small risk in his opinion was worth the effort. If Vio's plan succeeds, he moves forward standing behind the paladin.

[sblock=Stats]
AC: 17
Fort: 14 Ref: 14 Will: 19
HP: 34/34 Bloodied: 17Surges: 7/day (0 used) Surge Value: 8
Basic Attack: Longsword: +4, 1d8-1
Action points: 1
Encounter Powers
Orb of imposition
Icy Terrain-Used
Fire Shroud
Fey Step
Shield(Current utility spell prepared)
Daily Powers
Sleep(current daily spell prepared)
Healing word
Magic item power [/sblock]

[sblock=Actions]Minor: Use mage hand to shut off tap. Hopefully this doesn't hurt you defenders too much(if at all; how much alchol can spill out in six seconds anyway?): Scorching burst two hobs holding the front line(targeting 1 square north of hob1). From left to right: 10 to hit, 25 to hit: 7 measly fire damage. Roll Lookup. Move behind Sargil unless the area is a flaming ruin of death. Shield as needed. [/sblock]

 

[Redclaw]

Now, Sargil! Patresh shouts as he slams his shield into the hobgoblin's face. His shout and attack leave a an opening in the creature's defenses for the paladin to exploit.

[sblock=ooc] Standard Action: Furious Smash vs. Hobgoblin 3, 19 vs. Fort 2 damage and Sargil gets +3 power bonus to his next attack and damage rolls vs. hobgoblin 3. [/sblock]

 

[Lord Sessadore]

Sargil bellows as he takes advantage of the opening created by Patresh to deliver a cut to the hobgoblin.
[sblock=Actions]This is assuming that where I'm standing isn't, as Evo put it, a flaming ruin of death
Standard: Valiant Strike on H3: 1d20+12=24 vs. AC, 1d10+6=12 damage. That doesn't include Patresh's Furious Smash, so if that hit then this attack is 27 vs. AC and 15 damage.

Move and Minor: nothing.

Also, as I noted in the OOC thread, the extra hp from Patresh's inspiring word last round: 1d6=6. Previous IC post stat block edited to include this as well.[/sblock]
[sblock=Stats]HP: 41/45 | Surges: 12/13 | AP: 1
AC 23 | F 18 | R 17 | W 17
Resist 5 fire, 5 necrotic, 5 poison

Powers:
Holy Strike
Valiant Strike
Divine Challenge
Lay on Hands 3/3
Dragon Breath
Channel Divinity
Piercing Smite
Arcing Smite
Paladin's Judgement
Martyr's Blessing
Lightning Bastard Sword[/sblock]

 

[DEFCON 1]

As the rogue is pulled towards the warcaster, he smiles and speaks plainly. "You want me near you? You got it, pal!"

Saphalaxis leaps from the top of the keg, flying right over the waiting hogoblins, dropping down right behind the warcaster from above! His safewing amulet and dexterous acrobatics keep him on his feet, and he immediately spins around and with his special dagger, nails the warcaster for a massive attack.

OOC: Horizontal jump from 10' up across and over both hobgoblins (Acrobatics check +6). Activate Duelist Dagger daily ability to gain Combat Advantage, then Set-Up Strike encounter exploit. +11 vs AC / 2d4+5 damage +2d8 sneak attack damage against warcaster.)

[SBLOCK=Stats]
HP: 34/44 | Surges: 6/6 | AP: 1
AC: 19 | F: 16 | R: 19 | W: 15

Exploits Remaining:
Piercing Strike
Riposte Strike
Safewing Amulet
Dragon Breath
Dazing Strike
Setup Strike
Master Of Deceit
Easy Target
Duelist Dagger
Bloodcut Armor[/SBLOCK]

 

[renau1g]

Vio nods as the flammable liquid starts covering the floor under the hobgoblin's feet. Knowing that the expulsion of his dragonborn companion's breath weapons could result in a significant explosion, Vio has the mage hand turn off the tap of the keg before the liquid could seep near his friends. Raising his hand and holding his breath, Vio calls flames down once again to engulf the two holding his allies back. Engaging the mage was priority and the small risk in his opinion was worth the effort.

The first hobgoblin easily ducks out of the way of the blast, but the second catches the relatively minor blast full on. Additionally, the alcohol at its feet begins to burn causing some additional injuries. With Vio's plan succeeding, he moves forward standing behind the paladin.

Now, Sargil! Patresh shouts as he slams his shield into the hobgoblin's face. His shout and attack leave an opening in the creature's defenses for the paladin to exploit.

As the rogue is pulled towards the warcaster, he smiles and speaks plainly. "You want me near you? You got it, pal!"

Saphalaxis leaps from the top of the keg, flying right over the waiting hogoblins, dropping down right behind the warcaster from above! His safewing amulet and dexterous acrobatics keep him on his feet, and he immediately spins around and with his special dagger, nails the warcaster for a massive attack. The dagger penetrates the robes and cuts through like they were butter. The massive wound bleeds profusely and the warcaster looks at Saph incredulously looking at the blood pooling around him before falling to the ground, lifeless.

Sargil bellows as he takes advantage of the opening created by Patresh to deliver a cut to the hobgoblin. The blade drives into the chest of the hobgoblin, dropping him to the ground and the smell of burning flesh wafts into your nostrils as it cooks in the flaming alcohol.

*Yanwer - you pact boon can be activated*

[sblock=OOC]

Saph:
acro; atk; dmg; backstab (1d20+6=22, 1d20+11=22, 2d4+5=10, 2d8=13)

Initiative:
Yanwer - 22 <- Current Init.
Hobby - 20
Warcaster - 18
Vio - 17
Patresh - 17
Saph - 13
Sargil - 6
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