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<blockquote data-quote="Mathew_Freeman" data-source="post: 4609636" data-attributes="member: 1846"><p><strong>Rangrim Falls</strong></p><p></p><p>After disposing of the last of the zombies and taking a moment to catch their breath, the adventurers searched the area, as all good adventurers do. Discovering a hidden door, they faced a riddling voice that challenged their intellect. Once answering, two shiny suits of armour were theirs for the taking.</p><p></p><p>Moving down some steps, they then entered the guard room, wherein waited several ranks of battle-ready hobgoblin soldiers. Standing with shields locked together were 4 sword wielding grunts, behind them what appeared to be a murky well. On the far side of that waited 2 heavily armoured lieutenants with flails, and at the far end of the room near one of the exits stood the hobgoblin captain barking out orders.</p><p></p><p>"What's the pass phrase?" yelled one of the hobgoblins. After a series of baffled looks exchanged amongst the adventurers, everyone concludes that the party hasn't a clue what the hobgoblins are talking about - and weapons are drawn!</p><p></p><p>As the 2 opposing groups sprang into action the hobgoblin captain was the first to act. “Hold the line!” he ordered, running back down the passage into a smaller room where he could just be seen fiddling with a bunch of keys in the lock of a large cage. </p><p></p><p>The front row of soldiers advanced slowly on the party. Elwanen, Fangorn, Cass, and Rangrim advanced to meet them. With battle cries in the air the two rows clashed. The hobgoblins were clearly experienced soldiers and held their phalanx under the onslaught of blows, while the adventurers, favouring the pursuit of solo heroics, swung great axes and mauls in huge arcs in an attempt to break the line with raw strength. The thick shields and heavy armour proved difficult to negotiate but it was Elwanen who claimed the first advantage, driving one of the phalanx fighters backwards several steps, whereupon he tumbled backwards into the well.</p><p></p><p>As the remaining adventurers entered the chamber a second wave of hobgoblins appeared from a side passage. The adventurers looked around and instructions were shouted. The first row of soldiers had begun to break, and the flail wielding lieutenants had stepped in to regain the line.</p><p></p><p>Theron, Des, and Sabbat Fau took to opposite corners of the room from where they were able to pick out targets for their blasting spells. Their fiery bolts and darts of energy proved difficult to dodge, causing the heavily armoured hobgoblins some concern as their comrades began to fall. Having appeared out of nowhere, Aran seemed to be able to navigate the battle with great ease, ducking and rolling into position and felling grunts here and there with swift blows from his scimitar and short sword.</p><p></p><p>The battle was now opening up. The ferocious swings of two handed weapons had succeeded in breaking the main phalanx, but as reinforcements entered the room smaller groups of hobgoblins quickly organised themselves into tightly locked formations.</p><p></p><p>At that point the adventurers noticed that the hobgoblin captain had finally opened the cage in the far room, and scuttling down the passageway came a huge black spider the size of a horse, its agile legs clambering wall to wall until it suddenly emerged into the guard room with alarming speed. The melee fighters in the party shouted warnings to each other and reassembled ready to engage this new unmeasured foe.</p><p></p><p>With a giant leap the spider sailed over their heads and landed next to Fangorn who was battling several grunts. Its dripping talons narrowly missed his bark as he swung around and landed his oaken maul solidly on the beasts thorax. The giant spider recoiled, rearing up on its 4 hind legs before plunging down again upon Fangorn. Busy fighting off the soldiers that had begun surrounding them, Elwanen, Cass, and Rangrim had difficulty reaching Fangorn. Theron stepped forward and conjured clouds of force daggers where the spider stood, forcing it to shift around the battle field, picking its way nimbly over the piles of dead and dying hobgoblins.</p><p></p><p>Meanwhile from the last side passage a large group of hobgoblins could be seen assembling. Several lieutenants followed by 6 grunts surveyed the battle planning where best they would strike. Seeing this Sabbat Fau stepped into the middle of the room where he had a clear view of the group, launching a blast of fire into their midsts. The explosion wiped out most of the grunts, spurring the remaining soldiers to charge into the room towards the warlock. Seeing this, Rangrim freed himself from the opponents he faced and charged across the room to meet the oncoming hobgoblins. Standing alone against many the brave dwarf battled fiercely, receiving many wounds.</p><p></p><p>Aran had now moved into position to attack the giant spider. Difficult as it was to get passed its stabbing mandibles, enough warriors now surrounded it that it suffered many blows. As green blood oozed from its body it once again sprang into the air, landing directly behind the retreating warlock. Des turned to a new page in his book and quoted from the musings of ancient thinkers. His words twisted in the air and lashed at the spider, who suddenly found its voice, screeching in pain.</p><p></p><p>The hobgoblin reinforcements were depleted and the adventurers finally felled the last of the soldiers, turning their attention to the injured spider. Amidst axe blow and sword strike the ferocious beast died surrounded by its enemies.</p><p></p><p>The adventurers looked around the aftermath of the battle, realising quickly that Rangrim was missing. Searching the bodies they found the dwarven paladin buried under a pile of slaughtered hobgoblins, he was near death and not even Des’ healing magic could save him.</p><p></p><p>“Take my hammer and strike down many enemies,” he whispered gasping for breath, “for I am bound now for the halls of [[Moradin]] the Maker.”</p><p></p><p>“And there they shall sing of your deeds, brave friend,” spoke Des.</p><p></p><p>Rangrim died there of many wounds. There was a grim silence amongst the adventurers. Suddenly, a small voice was heard from the doorway by which they had entered.</p><p></p><p>“If you will forgive the intrusion,” A halfling stood at the doorway wearing armour and carrying a large sword over his back. “I have been sent to warn you, Winterhaven is under attack!"</p><p></p><p><span style="color: orange">DM note: This was actually a pre-planned character death. floating_disc, who plays him, had said that he was unhappy with the character; not mechanically, just in terms of flavour. He'd been wanting to try out playing both a Dwarf and a Paladin as they weren't classes he usually played, but the experiment hasn't paid off for him so he's chosen to switch.</span></p><p><span style="color: orange"></span></p><p><span style="color: orange">I gave him the option of retirement or dramatic death, and he went for the latter. His new Halfling character is all ready to go! Class to follow once he's made an impact on the story.</span></p><p><span style="color: orange"></span></p><p><span style="color: orange">Next time: A Return to Winterhaven? And who is this mysterious halfling, anyway?</span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mathew_Freeman, post: 4609636, member: 1846"] [b]Rangrim Falls[/b] After disposing of the last of the zombies and taking a moment to catch their breath, the adventurers searched the area, as all good adventurers do. Discovering a hidden door, they faced a riddling voice that challenged their intellect. Once answering, two shiny suits of armour were theirs for the taking. Moving down some steps, they then entered the guard room, wherein waited several ranks of battle-ready hobgoblin soldiers. Standing with shields locked together were 4 sword wielding grunts, behind them what appeared to be a murky well. On the far side of that waited 2 heavily armoured lieutenants with flails, and at the far end of the room near one of the exits stood the hobgoblin captain barking out orders. "What's the pass phrase?" yelled one of the hobgoblins. After a series of baffled looks exchanged amongst the adventurers, everyone concludes that the party hasn't a clue what the hobgoblins are talking about - and weapons are drawn! As the 2 opposing groups sprang into action the hobgoblin captain was the first to act. “Hold the line!” he ordered, running back down the passage into a smaller room where he could just be seen fiddling with a bunch of keys in the lock of a large cage. The front row of soldiers advanced slowly on the party. Elwanen, Fangorn, Cass, and Rangrim advanced to meet them. With battle cries in the air the two rows clashed. The hobgoblins were clearly experienced soldiers and held their phalanx under the onslaught of blows, while the adventurers, favouring the pursuit of solo heroics, swung great axes and mauls in huge arcs in an attempt to break the line with raw strength. The thick shields and heavy armour proved difficult to negotiate but it was Elwanen who claimed the first advantage, driving one of the phalanx fighters backwards several steps, whereupon he tumbled backwards into the well. As the remaining adventurers entered the chamber a second wave of hobgoblins appeared from a side passage. The adventurers looked around and instructions were shouted. The first row of soldiers had begun to break, and the flail wielding lieutenants had stepped in to regain the line. Theron, Des, and Sabbat Fau took to opposite corners of the room from where they were able to pick out targets for their blasting spells. Their fiery bolts and darts of energy proved difficult to dodge, causing the heavily armoured hobgoblins some concern as their comrades began to fall. Having appeared out of nowhere, Aran seemed to be able to navigate the battle with great ease, ducking and rolling into position and felling grunts here and there with swift blows from his scimitar and short sword. The battle was now opening up. The ferocious swings of two handed weapons had succeeded in breaking the main phalanx, but as reinforcements entered the room smaller groups of hobgoblins quickly organised themselves into tightly locked formations. At that point the adventurers noticed that the hobgoblin captain had finally opened the cage in the far room, and scuttling down the passageway came a huge black spider the size of a horse, its agile legs clambering wall to wall until it suddenly emerged into the guard room with alarming speed. The melee fighters in the party shouted warnings to each other and reassembled ready to engage this new unmeasured foe. With a giant leap the spider sailed over their heads and landed next to Fangorn who was battling several grunts. Its dripping talons narrowly missed his bark as he swung around and landed his oaken maul solidly on the beasts thorax. The giant spider recoiled, rearing up on its 4 hind legs before plunging down again upon Fangorn. Busy fighting off the soldiers that had begun surrounding them, Elwanen, Cass, and Rangrim had difficulty reaching Fangorn. Theron stepped forward and conjured clouds of force daggers where the spider stood, forcing it to shift around the battle field, picking its way nimbly over the piles of dead and dying hobgoblins. Meanwhile from the last side passage a large group of hobgoblins could be seen assembling. Several lieutenants followed by 6 grunts surveyed the battle planning where best they would strike. Seeing this Sabbat Fau stepped into the middle of the room where he had a clear view of the group, launching a blast of fire into their midsts. The explosion wiped out most of the grunts, spurring the remaining soldiers to charge into the room towards the warlock. Seeing this, Rangrim freed himself from the opponents he faced and charged across the room to meet the oncoming hobgoblins. Standing alone against many the brave dwarf battled fiercely, receiving many wounds. Aran had now moved into position to attack the giant spider. Difficult as it was to get passed its stabbing mandibles, enough warriors now surrounded it that it suffered many blows. As green blood oozed from its body it once again sprang into the air, landing directly behind the retreating warlock. Des turned to a new page in his book and quoted from the musings of ancient thinkers. His words twisted in the air and lashed at the spider, who suddenly found its voice, screeching in pain. The hobgoblin reinforcements were depleted and the adventurers finally felled the last of the soldiers, turning their attention to the injured spider. Amidst axe blow and sword strike the ferocious beast died surrounded by its enemies. The adventurers looked around the aftermath of the battle, realising quickly that Rangrim was missing. Searching the bodies they found the dwarven paladin buried under a pile of slaughtered hobgoblins, he was near death and not even Des’ healing magic could save him. “Take my hammer and strike down many enemies,” he whispered gasping for breath, “for I am bound now for the halls of [[Moradin]] the Maker.” “And there they shall sing of your deeds, brave friend,” spoke Des. Rangrim died there of many wounds. There was a grim silence amongst the adventurers. Suddenly, a small voice was heard from the doorway by which they had entered. “If you will forgive the intrusion,” A halfling stood at the doorway wearing armour and carrying a large sword over his back. “I have been sent to warn you, Winterhaven is under attack!" [color=orange]DM note: This was actually a pre-planned character death. floating_disc, who plays him, had said that he was unhappy with the character; not mechanically, just in terms of flavour. He'd been wanting to try out playing both a Dwarf and a Paladin as they weren't classes he usually played, but the experiment hasn't paid off for him so he's chosen to switch. I gave him the option of retirement or dramatic death, and he went for the latter. His new Halfling character is all ready to go! Class to follow once he's made an impact on the story. Next time: A Return to Winterhaven? And who is this mysterious halfling, anyway?[/color] [/QUOTE]
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