GoM: What Lurks in the Woods - GM Turn Post 41

Begin Combat Round 10.

Starting positions are displayed on the combat map.

Initiative 18: Fiendish Goblin

Initiative 17: Ro-Mahn

Initiative 15: Leeza

Initiative 15: Stabem

Initiative 15: Lady Emyralda

Initiative 15: Barnacleez

Initiative 15: Wahesh

Initiative 11: Cando

Please submit your turn instructions using the Player Action Response - Turn Post Template. If you are planning to use a specific skill, please list the skill and the associated roll(s) along with your 5 d20 rolls.

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Conditions:

Barnacleez - Mage Armor (2 hours)

Ro-Mahn - 5 points of nonlethal damage

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Map Key:

The stairs start in W10 and end in V19. The rise is 30 feet.

The fortress gate is in R19 and S18.

Orange-tan squares are the brown substance from pots (V8-V14, U13-U18, T18).

Arrows pointing down are rope. It is a 25’ climb from U17 to V17 or T21 to S20

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Party Health:

Cando Numida (13/19), Wahesh Captain (20/20), Stabem (12/17), Lady Emyralda (16/16), Ro-Mahn (15/15), Barnacleez (19/19), Lou G'Boo (9/9)

GoM: What Lurks in the Woods – Turn Results 40

The far goblin sent an arrow flying toward Cando. The missile grazed the half-orc for 1 damage. The goblin in front of Ro-Mahn attacked with its short sword but missed. Ro-Mahn returned the attack with a stab from his rapier. The weapon skewered the goblin for 5 damage.

The goblin Lezza attacked Stabem with her short sword and inflicted 5 damage. The goblin tumbled back from the rogue and retreated toward the rear of the center structure. Unable to reach the faster, retreating goblin, Stabem moved to assist Ro-Mahn. His short legs, combined with a crazed goblin swinging a sword, prevented him from safely achieving a flanking position. Regardless, the halfling’s rapier struck true and dealt 1 damage and staggered the goblin.

Lady Emyralda strode forward, drawing her scimitar as she went. The cleric took a swing at the wounded goblin. The blade struck home dealing 3 damage and dropped the monster. Barnacleez moved through the gate and activated his wand. The Magic Missile hit the goblin archer, dealing 2 damage. Wahesh moved into position to attack the archer.

Unable to reach Leeza and attack, Cando charged the archer. The half-orc bellowed a battle cry and swung his double axe but the weapon failed to connect.

GoM: What Lurks in the Woods - GM Turn Post 40

Begin Combat Round 9.

Starting positions are displayed on the combat map.

Initiative 18: Fiendish Goblins

Initiative 17: Ro-Mahn

Initiative 15: Leeza

Initiative 15: Stabem

Initiative 15: Lady Emyralda

Initiative 15: Barnacleez

Initiative 15: Wahesh

Initiative 11: Cando

Please submit your turn instructions using the Player Action Response - Turn Post Template. If you are planning to use a specific skill, please list the skill and the associated roll(s) along with your 5 d20 rolls.

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Conditions:

Barnacleez - Mage Armor (2 hours)

Ro-Mahn - 5 points of nonlethal damage

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Map Key:

The stairs start in W10 and end in V19. The rise is 30 feet.

The fortress gate is in R19 and S18.

Orange-tan squares are the brown substance from pots (V8-V14, U13-U18, T18).

Arrows pointing down are rope. It is a 25’ climb from U17 to V17 or T21 to S20

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Party Health:

Cando Numida (14/19), Wahesh Captain (20/20), Stabem (17/17), Lady Emyralda (16/16), Ro-Mahn (15/15), Barnacleez (19/19), Lou G'Boo (9/9)

GoM: What Lurks in the Woods – Turn Results 39

Stabem resisted the impulse to immediately strike at Leeza. Instead the rogue chose to bide his time looking for an opportunity to gain an advantaged strike.

The goblin to the right, dropped his bow and moved to flank Cando with Leeza. The monster swung and missed the half-orc. The goblin to the left also drooped his bow and moved to engage the fighter/bard. It also missed with its short sword. The far goblin took a shot at Cando with its bow. The arrow found its target and dealt 4 damage.

Ro-Mahn looked for an opportunity to make a stealthy attack but nothing presented itself. The rogue moved back through the gate and attacked goblin on the right with his rapier. The strike missed the agile monster.

Leeza slashed at Cando with her short sword. The fine weapon cut into the half-orc and dealt 3 damage and a bleeding wound. The goblin tumbled backward to move out of easy reach from Cando’s double axe. Stabem chose the moment to strike tumbling between the goblin to the left and Leeza. The halfling rogue stabbed at the goblin between himself and Cando but failed to connect with his weapon.

Lady Emyralda stepped through the gate and channeled positive energy. The burst of healing removed 2 nonlethal damage from Cando and Ro-Mahn, healed 2 damage from Cando and Stabem and stopped the bleeding on Cando.

Barnacleez made it to the top of the rope and pulled his wand from his teeth. The gnome targeted the monster between Cando and Stabem. The Magic Missile hit and dealt 5 damage. Lou G’Boo happily moved to reunite with his master. Wahesh also made it up the rope and moved to the left of the gnome as he drew his weapons in preparations to joining the fight.

Cando stood his ground and attacked the goblin between himself and Stabem. The first swing from the first head missed and while the goblin jeered with glee and contempt, the second blade swing came around and inflicted 14 damage. The mighty blow bisected the monster. Cando stepped toward the center of the battlefield to give him more options regarding future targets.

GoM: What Lurks in the Woods - GM Turn Post 39

Begin Combat Round 8.

Starting positions are displayed on the combat map.

Initiative 18: Stabem

Initiative 18: Fiendish Goblins

Initiative 17: Lou G’Boo

Initiative 17: Ro-Mahn

Initiative 15: Leeza

Initiative 15: Lady Emyralda

Initiative 15: Barnacleez

Initiative 15: Wahesh

Initiative 11: Cando

Please submit your turn instructions using the Player Action Response - Turn Post Template. If you are planning to use a specific skill, please list the skill and the associated roll(s) along with your 5 d20 rolls.

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Conditions:

Barnacleez - Mage Armor (2 hours)

Cando - 2 points of nonlethal damage

Ro-Mahn - 7 points of nonlethal damage

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Map Key:

The stairs start in W10 and end in V19. The rise is 30 feet.

The fortress gate is in R19 and S18.

Orange-tan squares are the brown substance from pots (V8-V14, U13-U18, T18).

Arrows pointing down are rope. It is a 25’ climb from U17 to V17 or T21 to S20

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Party Health:

Cando Numida (19/19), Wahesh Captain (20/20), Stabem (15/17), Lady Emyralda (16/16), Ro-Mahn (15/15), Barnacleez (19/19), Lou G'Boo (9/9)

GoM: What Lurks in the Woods – Turn Results 38

The straining goblin dog broke it chain and rushed out to join the combat. The monster made it to the gate area and attacked Cando with its bite but missed.

Stabem ran up behind Cando and tumbled past to the left. The rogue attacked the monster with his rapier, stabbing it for 4 damage. The three visible goblins opened fire on Stabem with their shortbows but all the attacks missed.

Lou G’Boo let out a shriek of alarm and moved back toward the ledge. Ro-Mahn followed suit and tumbled past Cando and joined the monkey.

The invisible antagonist made herself apparent as the goblin positioned herself behind Stabem, flanking with the goblin dog, and stuck the halfling with her short sword. The attack dealt 8 damage and the wound continued to bleed.

Lady Emyralda finished climbing the rope and achieved the ledge. The cleric channeled positive energy to heal the party. The healing bust removed 6 nonlethal damage from Cando, Ro-Mahn, Lou’G’Boo and herself and 6 damage and the bleeding condition from Stabem.

Barnacleez and Wahesh both continued to ascend the rope. Cando swung down with one end of his double axe upon the goblin dog. The half-orc’s blow landed, dealing 11 damage and killed the monster. He moved around Stabem and threatened the formally invisible goblin with a battle roar.

GoM: What Lurks in the Woods - GM Turn Post 38

Begin Combat Round 7.

Starting positions are displayed on the combat map.

Initiative 22: Fiendish Goblin Dog

Initiative 18: Stabem

Initiative 18: Fiendish Goblins

Initiative 17: Lou G’Boo

Initiative 17: Ro-Mahn

Initiative 15: Invisible Opponent

Initiative 15: Lady Emyralda

Initiative 15: Barnacleez

Initiative 15: Wahesh

Initiative 11: Cando

Please submit your turn instructions using the Player Action Response - Turn Post Template. If you are planning to use a specific skill, please list the skill and the associated roll(s) along with your 5 d20 rolls.

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Conditions:

Barnacleez - Mage Armor (2 hours)

Cando - 8 points of nonlethal damage

Ro-Mahn - 13 points of nonlethal damage

Lady Emyralda - 6 points of nonlethal damage

Lou G’Boo - 2 points of nonlethal damage

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Map Key:

The stairs start in W10 and end in V19. The rise is 30 feet.

The fortress gate is in R19 and S18.

Orange-tan squares are the brown substance from pots (V8-V14, U13-U18, T18).

Arrows pointing down are rope. It is a 25’ climb from U17 to V17 or T21 to S20

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Party Health:

Cando Numida (19/19), Wahesh Captain (20/20), Stabem (17/17), Lady Emyralda (16/16), Ro-Mahn (15/15), Barnacleez (19/19), Lou G'Boo (9/9)

GoM: What Lurks in the Woods – Turn Results 37

The goblin dog continued to strain against its chain.

Stabem climbed the rope and managed to get to the top of the ledge. Wahesh waited for Barnacleez to make more progress before starting his ascent. The goblins remained in “hiding” and awaited something to attack. They failed to notice Ro-Mahn skulking near the gate.

Lou B’Goo huddled close to Cando while Ro-Mahn carefully lifted the bar to allow the gate to open. The rogue spotted a third goblin in hiding near the center structure as he slipped back away from the unlocked gate. As he moved, a disembodied female goblin voice chimed out, “There’s one of them by the gate! Get him!”

Barnacleez waited for Lady Emyralda to climb higher before he climbed the rope himself. Wahesh moved to the rope and started up after the gnome.

Cando pushed open the gate, snarling as he stepped over the threshold. The half-orc hurled a dart at the nearest goblin he could see but missed the mark due to the cover the monster had hidden behind.

GoM: What Lurks in the Woods - GM Turn Post 37

Begin Combat Round 6.

Starting positions are displayed on the combat map.

Initiative 22: Fiendish Goblin Dog

Initiative 18: Stabem

Initiative 18: Wahesh

Initiative 18: Fiendish Goblins

Initiative 17: Barnacleez

Initiative 17: Lou G’Boo

Initiative 17: Ro-Mahn

Initiative 15: Invisible Opponent

Initiative 15: Lady Emyralda

Initiative 11: Cando

Please submit your turn instructions using the Player Action Response - Turn Post Template. If you are planning to use a specific skill, please list the skill and the associated roll(s) along with your 5 d20 rolls.

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Conditions:

Barnacleez - Mage Armor (2 hours)

Cando - 8 points of nonlethal damage

Ro-Mahn - 13 points of nonlethal damage

Lady Emyralda - 6 points of nonlethal damage

Lou G’Boo - 2 points of nonlethal damage

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Map Key:

The stairs start in W10 and end in V19. The rise is 30 feet.

The fortress gate is in R19 and S18.

Orange-tan squares are the brown substance from pots (V8-V14, U13-U18, T18).

Arrows pointing down are rope. It is a 25’ climb from U17 to V17 or T21 to S20

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Party Health:

Cando Numida (19/19), Wahesh Captain (20/20), Stabem (17/17), Lady Emyralda (16/16), Ro-Mahn (15/15), Barnacleez (19/19), Lou G'Boo (9/9)

GoM: What Lurks in the Woods – Turn Results 36

[This summary represents two rounds of actions.]

Stabem grabbed the rope and started to climb. Wahesh moved toward the rope and took up a guard position at the bottom while the rest started to ascend. Barnacleez cast Mage Armor upon himself. The gnome then moved to the rope and began climbing. Lou G’Boo scampered to the relative safety of Ro-Mahn’s position.

Ro-Mahn carefully climbed the fence and quietly set down on the other side of the gate.

This small practice yard is surrounded by a crudely made metal fence and several small wooden buildings. Mud and morass cover the ground, and the sickly sweet stench of decay hangs heavy in the air. A rusting metal gate blocks the entrance to a cave to the northwest, while a second gate leads to the southeast. In the center of the yard, a stubby rectangular building sits upon a roughly hewn stone foundation. A crude depiction of a three-eyed face decorates its door.

The rogue immediately spotted two fiendish goblins, skulking in the shadows with shortbows drawn. The monsters did not seem to see the rogue. He also noticed an ugly, dog-like creature straining against its rusty chain within the kennel to the west.

Lady Emyralda made her way to the rope and began to climb. Cando stepped forward next to the gate, ready to act once Ro-Mahn lifts the bar.

GoM: What Lurks in the Woods - GM Turn Post 36

Begin Combat Round 4.

Starting positions are displayed on the combat map.

Initiative 18: Stabem

Initiative 18: Wahesh

Initiative 17: Barnacleez

Initiative 17: Lou G’Boo

Initiative 17: Ro-Mahn

Initiative 15: Invisible Opponent

Initiative 15: Lady Emyralda

Initiative 11: Cando

No targets are yet visible.

Please submit your turn instructions using the Player Action Response - Turn Post Template. If you are planning to use a specific skill, please list the skill and the associated roll(s) along with your 5 d20 rolls.

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Conditions:

Cando - 8 points of nonlethal damage

Ro-Mahn - 13 points of nonlethal damage

Lady Emyralda - 6 points of nonlethal damage

Lou G’Boo - 2 points of nonlethal damage

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Map Key:

The stairs start in W10 and end in V19. The rise is 30 feet.

The fortress gate is in R19 and S18.

Orange-tan squares are the brown substance from pots (V8-V14, U13-U18, T18).

Arrows pointing down are rope. It is a 25’ climb from U17 to V17 or T21 to S20

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Party Health:

Cando Numida (19/19), Wahesh Captain (20/20), Stabem (17/17), Lady Emyralda (16/16), Ro-Mahn (15/15), Barnacleez (19/19), Lou G'Boo (9/9)

GoM: What Lurks in the Woods – Turn Results 35

Ro-Mahn waited for the party members on the ground to get into position. Wahesh readied, waiting for Barnacleez to move closer. Stabem moved to the south and acted as a lookout.

The sorcerer moved forward as fast as he could toward the rest of the party. Wahesh pulled out his rope and stepped next to the gnome. The fighter handed the rope to Lou G’Boo and Barnacleez dispatched his familiar to climb the scaffolding and deliver the rope to Ro-Mahn. The monkey took 6 nonlethal damage for his efforts but delivered the package. The rogue grabbed the rope from the monkey and managed to tie it off to the gate and toss the free end down the cliff. The end landed on the ground next to the waiting Stabem’s feet.

Lady Emyralda moved to the base of the scaffolding and channeled positive energy. The wave of healing cured herself, Cando and Lou G’Boo of 4 nonlethal damage each. Cando moved out of the mold to the relative safety next to Ro-Mahn. The half-orc used his wand to cure himself of 5 nonlethal damage.