Freggo looks at Ah-shahran in response to his concern. His expression betrays his fear as he processes the desperation of their situation, but gradually gives way to a bemused grin. "I think... I'm starting to understand what it means to be a hero a little better." Freggo sets himself for battle, feeling a flood of energy quicken his steps. YES! This is what he was meant to do!
Freggo thrums with magical energy, his hair standing up straighter, and he spares only a confidant grin for the hobgoblin leader as he saunters on by, ready to bat aside any swipes aimed at him. He faces off with the injured hobgoblin, stepping to the side and cuttiing a viscious slash through the midsection. Then allowing the motion of the attack to carry him through, Freggo takes control of the barrel from the surprised goblin. "Hello there little friend. I'm the hero. You're the bad guy. I'd run if I were you."
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Free Action: Brawling Warror Feat to gain +1 to AC until start of next turn
Standard Action: Second Wind to gain 6 HP (total of 12 with 4 temp) and +2 to defnese until start of next turn
Move Action: Move to B:-3, provoking an OA from Tiswas BUT Freggo has Heavy Blade Expertise, so he gets +2 to all defenses vs. OAs, total AC against the attack is 24
Minor Action: Aegis of Ensnarement vs. Spizz
Action Point: Luring Strike vs. Sneg, first shifting to A:-4. HIT
Free Action: Athletics to brace a leg against the barrel, preventing rolling and gaining cover? (Freggo does get a shift from hitting with luring strike!)
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Freggo feels the surge of new energy coursing through him before making his dash to hero status, the Swordmage gets his second wind. Then, tight to the wall, edges forward- Tiswas however is not blind to his progress, the angry Hobgoblin lashes out and connects, Freggo's legs almost buckle- he feels dizzy, very dizzy, if only he could just lie down...
But instead the young hero looks up and sees Sneg, the Hobgoblin moving towards him- Sneg is a real brute, massive- twice the size.
SNICK!
Freggo slashes hard, and Sneg is no more, he shuffle- staggers on, finally comes to rest, one foot on the barrel staring down at Spizz- who gulps, and then remembers the Hand Crossbow he is holding.
Spizz looks up at Freggo- grins and makes a cutting motion across his throat.
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Encounter #6 The Entrance to the Katykoombs
Turn: 5
Initiative (* = Next to play)
26 Kyalia
25 Goblin #2
18 Velani
18 Freggo
14 Goblin #3*
12 Kalimaru
12 Viator
7 Hobgoblin #7
6 Ah-shahran
HP & Conditions
PCs
Ah-shahran 30/30 Surges 8/8
Freggo 27/6 Surges 9/7- Bloodied. +1 AC. +2 All Defences.
Kalimaru 25/22 Surges 8/7 +2 all Defences.
Kyalia 26/26 Surges 8/8
Velani 28/17 Surges 11/9 Defender's Aura. Slowed & Marked (Hobgoblin #7). +2 To Hit.
Viator 26/15 Surges 8/8
Monsters
Hobgoblin #1- 48 HP damage taken- DEAD.
Hobgoblin #2- 49 HP damage taken- DEAD.
Cloaked Goblin- 29 HP damage taken- DEAD.
Goblin #1- 39 damage taken- DEAD.
Goblin #2 Aegis of Ensnarement (Freggo)
Hobgoblin #3- 9 HP damage taken- DEAD.
Hobgoblin #4- 5 HP damage taken- DEAD.
Hobgoblin #5- 3 HP damage taken- DEAD.
Hobgoblin #6- 6 HP damage taken- DEAD.
Hobgoblin #7- 41 HP damage taken- Bloodied. Quarry (Kyalia).
Actions To Date
Turn #1 (Surprise)
Kyalia- Twin Shot Hobgoblin #1- Miss & Hobgoblin #2- Miss.
Velani- Move K5.
Freggo- Charge Hobgoblin #2- Hit 10 damage.
Kali- Assassin's Shroud Unholy Jeff. Charge Hobgoblin #2- Hit 9 damage.
Viator- Dimensional Scramble Hobgoblin #1- Miss.
Ah-shahran- Spirit Infusion Kyalia RBA Hobgoblin #2- Hit 10 damage- Bloodied.
Turn #2
Kyalia- Move M6. Quarry Hobgoblin #1. Twin Strike Hobgoblin #1- Hit 5 damage & Hobgoblin #2- Miss.
Goblin #1- Move F2- Cover (Hide). Hand Crossbow Freggo- Hit 8 damage.
Goblin #2- Move D7- Cover, cower behind Unholy Jeff. Hand Crossbow Kali- Hit 9 damage.
Velani- Defender's Aura (CB1). Charge Unholy Jeff. AoO Hobgoblin #2 Flail Velani- Crit 14 damage- Bloodied, Slowed & Marked. Change Charge to Hobgoblin #2- Hit 7 damage.
Freggo- Aegis Ensnarement Hobgoblin #1. Shift H6. Luring Strike (Shift G7) CA Hobgoblin #2- Hit 5 damage and Pulled (see Map).
Kali- Aspect of the Cunning Fox. Assassin's Shroud Unholy Jeff. Shift H6. Battleaxe CA Hobgoblin #2- Miss. Shift F6. Action Point. Battleaxe with Power Strike Unholy Jeff- Hit 29 damage- DEAD. Shift G8.
Viator- Move K6. Dimensional Scramble Goblin #1- Miss & Hobgoblin #1- Miss.
Hobgoblin #1- Shift G5. Formation Strike (CA but -2 Aegis) Velani- Hit 15 damage- dying. Aegis Teleported to F7, and all Combat Advantage.
Hobgoblin #2- Phalanx Soldier +2 AC. Formation Strike Kali- Miss. Shift F6.
Ah-shahran- Move I4. Inspiring Word +2 HP Velani- Bloodied. Twin Panthers Grouch- Miss and Hit 8 damage- DEAD.
Turn #3
Kyalia- Move G4. Hunter's Quarry Goblin #1. Twin Strike Goblin #1- Crit & Hit 26 damage- Bloodied.
Goblin #1- Hand Crossbow Kyalia- Miss. Run- screaming.
Goblin #2- Hand Crossbow Freggo- Crit 12 damage- Bloodied. Move E1. Draw Short sword.
Velani- Stand. Vengeful Strike CA with Heroic Effort Hobgoblin #2- Hit 16 Radiant damage & Dazed (with Holy Smite). Action Point. Second Wind- no longer Bloodied, +2 all Defences.
Freggo- Shift G7. Luring Blade CA Hobgoblin #1- Miss & Shift F6.
Kali- Shift G7. Battleaxe CA Hobgoblin #1- Miss & Shift G5.
Viator- Move F2. Fey Step F-3. Action Point. Dimensional Scramble Hobgoblin #3- Miss & Hobgoblin #4- Hit 5 damage- DEAD & Hobgoblin #7- Crit 10 damage and Teleported V6.
Hobgoblin #1- Dazed. Flail Freggo- Hit 14 damage- Dying & Slowed & Marked.
Ah-shahran- Call Spirit Companion, 4 Temp HP Freggo. Healing Spirit Freggo- no longer dying, +3 HP Velani. Spirit Infusion Velani Longsword CA Gung Ho- Hit 16 damage- Bloodied.
Turn #4
Kyalia- Move E-2 Stealth 15. OA Goblin #2 Short sword (-5)- Miss. Twin Strike CA Goblin #1- Hit 13 damage- DEAD & CA Hobgoblin #5- Hit 3 damage- DEAD. Quarry Goblin #2.
Goblin #2- Move C-4. Move (2nd Map) ??.
Velani- Vengeful Strike CA Hobgoblin #1- Hit 11 damage- DEAD. Move F-1. Defender's Aura.
Freggo- Stand. Move F0.
Kali- Second Wind +2 AC. Move E-1.
Viator- Move F-4. Forceful Push Hobgoblin #7 to W7. Dimensional Scramble Hobgoblin #7- Miss & Hobgoblin #3- Hit 9 damage- DEAD.
Hobgoblin #6- Stand. Draw Longsword. Move A-3 (Map #1).
Hobgoblin #7- Shout orders. Move A-4 (Map #1). Charge Viator- Hit- Immediate Interrupt Velani Righteous Shield- 10 damage & Slowed & Marked.
Ah-shahran- Move E0. Call Spirit Companion F-2- 4 Temp HP Velani. Spirit Infusion Kyalia Longbow Hobgoblin #7- Hit 17 damage- Bloodied.
Turn #5
Kyalia- Hunter's Quarry Hobgoblin #7. Twin Strike Hobgoblin #7- Miss & Miss. Move F1.
Goblin #2- Drop Short sword. Move barrel (2 squares). Hand Crossbow Viator- Hit 11 damage- Bloodied.
Velani- Move E-3. Vengeful Strike Hobgoblin #7- Hit 14 damage.
Freggo- Brawling Warrior +1 AC. Second Wind +2 All Defences. Move B-3 OA Hobgoblin #7 (-2 To Hit) Flail Freggo- Hit 10 damage. Aegis of Ensnarement Goblin #2. Action Point. Luring Strike Hobgoblin #6- Hit 6 damage- DEAD. Stop barrel rolling.
Goblin #3-
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New Map- to follow.