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Hagurr is quiet in the morning, rubbing his hands and stretching to wake up. He nods along as consensus builds to take the longer and safer route. Once they break camp, he pulls on his woolen cap and heavy hide mitts. He grips his great maul and follows right behind Fargath and Kira.
After the long day of travel, Tristeza is ready to lay down and rest. After finding their camping spot, she quickly lies down to fall asleep, only slightly reluctant due to the fact that she cannot yet go liberate those ghosts of their curses and send them to her mistress.
Upon waking the following morning, Tristeza stretches hugely and puts her armor back on. After waking up and having a small portion of their quick breakfast, she scratches Kira behind the ears and thanks her and Fargath for the meal. After a quick conversation, Tristeza agrees with Fargath and Hagurr and silently follows behind them. 
After carefully chosing your path you arrive at the site of the ruins. There are no standing buildings left, just lots of rock piles and the bottoms of walls that have been knocked down. A little searching and you find a 10' wide opening with stairs leading down into the ground. Looking down you easily notice that the stairs descend 15' into a hallway that heads north. You cannot see what is beyond the first 5' of that hallway, but you do see light shining down there.
 Let me know the order you wish to proceed and any other precautions or preparations you wish to make. 
As they approach the stairs, Hagurr says he can take the lead. Fargath doesn't have any objections to the idea as he's heard dwarves live underground...
"I'll go behind you then and keep a lookout." Kira doesn't look too thrilled about going underground and frankly Fargath isn't either, but the two find strength in each other and walk down the stairs together, a few feet behind Hagurr. Fargath and Kira will walk about 10' behind Hagurr. 
Wren follows behind Fargath choosing to take a position in the middle of the group as they go in.
I leave for vacation tomorrow and will be gone a week. I'll be back 3/25ish.
Recalling hymns from his childhood, Hagurr whispers prayers to Clangeddin Silverbeard as he walks down the steps and up the hallway.
After noticing a bit too late as to who's going in already, Tristeza tries to move her way up behind Hagurr before everyone is already going down the tunnel.
Fargath doesn't bother to start discussing marching order with Tristeza but drops down to between Cross and Wren.
So I guess the order from first to last ends up being Hagurr, Tristeza, Wren, Fargath, Cross...
As you walk down the stairs you see two hoboglbin soldiers standing waiting for you armed with heavy shields and flails wearing scale armor. Behind them are two goblin sharpshooters armed with crossbows wearing leather armor with short swords on their belt.
One of the hobgoblins speaks, Leave now or die!  Round 1 Hobgoblin Soldier 2: delays Goblin Sharpshooter 1: delays Wren (O,5): Hagurr (M,5): Fargath (P,5): Kira (P,6): Cross (Q,5): Hobgoblin Soldier 1: Tristeza (N,5): Goblin Sharpshooter 2:
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I'll post actions to move things along. Actions are dependant on us deciding to attack and the two soldiers still standing next to each other. If one is hurt he will throw it at that soldier. If noone is hurt he throws it at the one to the left.
Fargath and Kira move into position by moving to the right and far enough down the stairs to see the two hobgoblin soldiers. Saying a quick word, Fargath imbues his knife with a spirit of possession before throwing it at the soldier. The knife finds its mark and the spirits start their work, forcing the hobgoblin to attack his partner. crunch Show Posessing spirits vs hobgoblin soldier (vs. Will) (1d20+11=22, 1d6+7=8) Hobgoblin must make basic attack against adjacent. If it hits, both are dazed until end of my next turn.
Waiting on actions from Wren, Hagurr and I guess I will NPC Cross until I find someone to take him over.
Hagurr walks forward, ignoring the yammering greenskin. "You first," he says as a field of energy grows around him. There is a prickling of skin and a subsonic hum, felt in the back of the mind. The dwarf swings his great maul and smashes the hobgoblin in the chest, hurling him backwards and they lock eyes.
Hagurr rd 1 Show Move: walk north to I5 Standard: Bull's Strength (0 PP) vs Hobgoblin at H5 1d20+8 vs AC 20: 19(1d20) +8 = 27; 8(2d6) +4 = 12. Hits for 12 HP and push 2 sq. to F5. Minor: Battlemind's Demand on same hobgoblin (marked, subject to blurred step and mind spike powers) Free: Battle Resilience triggered 1st time an attack hits or misses in an encounter. Gain resistance 6 to all damage until EoynT. Statblock Show
Wren decides to wait and see what happens.
Hagurr gives his response and starts forward. Sharpshooter 1 raises his hand crossbow and puts the small bolt right into Hagurr's shoulder hitting a joint in the armor almost perfectly. This triggers his Battle Resilience. As Hagurr gets within striking distance Soldier 2 lashes out with his flail, but Hagurr is able to dodge it easily. Hagurr then smashes the hobgoblin with his maul pushing him backwards with the power of the blow and marks him. Round 1 Hobgoblin Soldier 2 (F,5): delays and then attacks Hagurr when he closes. (Att: 12 miss) He misses. Goblin Sharpshooter 1 (C,7): delays and fires at Hagurr when he moves forward hitting him hard. (Att: 28, Dmg: 6) This triggers Battle Resilience. He then turns and opens the door next to him. Wren (O,5): Hagurr (I,5): Closes with hobgolbin Soldier 2. Avoids his attack and then hammers him with Bull's Strength knocking back 2 squares. Wren (M,6): moves forward and then attacks Soldier 2 with Staggering Note, but fails to connect. Fargath (L,6): moves closer for a better look and ... Cross (Q,5): Hobgoblin Soldier 1 (H,6): Goblin Sharpshooter 2 (C,4):
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Shanizar, do you wish to change your attack as there is no ally adjacent to the hobgoblin so although you would do damage, he would not have anyone to attack. You can keep the same roll, just change the modifier if needed. Map is not up to date, but the action chart does show the correct location for each person. I'll update the map in the morning.
Fargath hears the commotion downstairs as Hagurr attacks the enemy. He hurries down the stairs and quickly assesses the situation.
He doesn't want the hobgoblins to run for help and decides to go all out to prevent them from doing that. He quickly throws his knife, making it turn into a swarm of bats to herd the enemies together and slow them down. The swarm descends on the hobgoblins, biting them and forcing them to move together. In the meantime the knife returns and Fargath throws it again, this time imbuing it with a possessing spirit, making the soldier attack one of his comrades. crunch Show Move: Move to J5. ( Kira moves to K5 ) Standard: Swarming Bats centered at (D/E, 5/6) vs. Ref Attacks: 1d20+11=23, 1d20+11=24, 1d20+11=16 Damage: 1d6+7=13 ( Slides all three enemies towards center of effect ) Action Point: Possessing spirit vs. Will at hobgoblin soldier now standing next to the sharpshooters.... Attack: 1d20+11=22 Damage: 1d6+7=8 ( Hobgoblin must make basic attack against adjacent. If it hits, both are dazed until end of my next turn. )
Cross slips to the edge of the room. He flicks his chain at the soldier in his path, but misses, already watching one of the sharpshooters. Cross Actions Show Minor: draw spiked chain Move: Walk to K6 (P6, O6, N6, M6, L6, K6) Free: Drop shroud on Gob 1 Standard: Inescapable Blade vs Hob 1 +9 (+4 Dex, +1 lvl/2, +3 prof, +1 enhc.) vs AC 2d4 +1 +1d6 damage (1 ench, 1d6 property) 3(1d20) +9 = 12; 5(2d4) +5(1d6) +1 = 11 - miss
 Round 1 Hobgoblin Soldier 2 (E,5): delays and then attacks Hagurr when he closes. (Att: 12 miss) He misses. Goblin Sharpshooter 1 (D,6): delays and fires at Hagurr when he moves forward hitting him hard. (Att: 28, Dmg: 6) This triggers Battle Resilience. He then turns and opens the door next to him. Wren (O,5): Hagurr (I,5): Closes with hobgolbin Soldier 2. Avoids his attack and then hammers him with Bull's Strength knocking back 2 squares. Wren (M,6): moves forward and then attacks Soldier 2 with Staggering Note, but fails to connect. Fargath (L,6): moves closer for a better look and he casts Swarming Bats covering both goblin sharpshooters and Hobgoblin Solider 2 forcing them to move together in the center of the swarm. He then hits the soldier again with Possessing Spirits causing the hobgoblin to turn and attack one of the goblins, but the goblin avoids the attack. (Att: 13) Cross (Q,5): moves closer and then lashes out at Soldier 1 with Inescapable Blade which the hobgoblin blocks with his shield. Hobgoblin Soldier 1 (H,6): is evidentally worried about the start of this fight as his attack goes no where near Hagurr. (Att: Nat 1) Tristeza: Goblin Sharpshooter 2 (C,4):
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Tristeza is up.
 Round 1 Hobgoblin Soldier 2 (E,5): delays and then attacks Hagurr when he closes. (Att: 12 miss) He misses. Goblin Sharpshooter 1 (D,6): delays and fires at Hagurr when he moves forward hitting him hard. (Att: 28, Dmg: 6) This triggers Battle Resilience. Wren (O,5): Hagurr (I,5): Closes with hobgolbin Soldier 2. Avoids his attack and then hammers him with Bull's Strength knocking back 2 squares. Wren (M,6): moves forward and then attacks Soldier 2 with Staggering Note, but fails to connect. Fargath (L,6): moves closer for a better look and he casts Swarming Bats covering both goblin sharpshooters and Hobgoblin Solider 2 forcing them to move together in the center of the swarm. He then hits the soldier again with Possessing Spirits causing the hobgoblin to turn and attack one of the goblins, but the goblin avoids the attack. (Att: 13) Cross (Q,5): moves closer and then lashes out at Soldier 1 with Inescapable Blade which the hobgoblin blocks with his shield. Hobgoblin Soldier 1 (H,6): is evidentally worried about the start of this fight as his attack goes no where near Hagurr. (Att: Nat 1) Tristeza: closes with the hobgoblin and slashes at him using Priest's Shield, but misses. (Att: 11) Goblin Sharpshooter 2 (C,4): moves back towards the doors and opens one. He then turns and fires at Hagurr. The bolt flies true hitting him in the shoulder. (Att: 19, Dmg: 7 -2 resist) Round 2 Hobgoblin Soldier 2 (E,5): rushes back forward and swings at Hagurr. (Att: 17) The flail bounces off his armor. The two soldiers start working together with their shields making it harder to hit them. (+2 to AC as long as they are adjacent to each other.) Goblin Sharpshooter 1 (D,6): takes aim at Fargath and fires. (Att: 28, Dmg: 10) His aim is true and the bolt slams into his chest. Hagurr (I,5): Wren (M,6): Fargath (L,6): Cross (Q,5): Hobgoblin Soldier 1 (H,6): Tristeza: Goblin Sharpshooter 2 (C,4):
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Hagurr, Wren, Fargath and Cross are up. 
Not taking his eyes of the goblin in the back, Cross makes his way up the right side of the room, until he is within reach with his chain. Whirling the chain, he imbues it with shadow magic. Suddenly he strikes, and as the spiked chain digs into the goblin, he channels more shadow magic into the weapon, causing the goblin's pain to increase and its own shadow to hinder its movement.
Before the goblin can recover, he swings the chain back, and then whips it forward again. The spikes make deep gouges in the goblins armor and the shadow of his ally claws at his back. Cross smirks as the goblin writhes in shadow enhanced pain. Actions Show Move Action: Move to F7, avoiding OA by hobgoblin Free Action: Assassin's Shroud on Goblin 1 (now has 2 shrouds) Standard Action: Smothering Shadow w/combat adv. on Goblin 1 and 2x shroud - attack and damage vs. Goblin 1 (1d20+10+2=28, 4d4+5+3+1+2d6 =22). Target is slowed until end of my next turn. AP: Shadow Storm w/combat adv. on Goblin 1 - attack and damage vs. Goblin 1 (1d20+10+2=32, 2d4+5+1+1=15). Natural 20 so full damage (uh, looks like lucky damage roll anyway, rolled full damage as well.) Other: gain 3 temporary HP from Bleak Disciple class feature AP is assuming the goblin is still standing after my first attack. If not, I'd like to apply the attack to the bloodied Hobgoblin instead. There would be an additional 1 damage since there are 3 adjacent creatures instead of just 1, so +2 but -1 because he is not granting combat advantage (Light Blade Expertise).
Grunting with pain from the bolt in his chest, Fargath continues to advance towards the hobgoblins. The bats keep swarming around the enemy, slowing their progress, as Fargath again raises his knife to throw it. Uttering a few words, translucent arms spring out all over the knife reaching out for something to grab. As the knife flies through the air towards the hobgoblin the arms get even more frantic, and as the knife connects they grab onto the target holding it fast.
Crunch Show Minor: Sustain Swarming Bats Move: Move to F3 Standard: Grappling Spirits at Sharpshooter at C5 (1d20+11=23, 1d6+7=10) Target is slowed and can't shift until end of its next turn. Are the doors still closed?
With the vexing bats behind and the hobgoblins covering each other, Hagurr pours energy into the field surrounding his maul. The great pulse slams into both soldiers, but one blocks the blast and remains unharmed. Already bloodied, the other stumbles backward into the cloud of bats, his shield cracked. With a scream of fury, the dwarf pushes forward to get between the two hobgoblins as the last of his shield runs out.
Hagurr rd 2 Show Standard: Bull's Strength (2 PP) (Cl Blast3) vs both Hobgoblins. vs H1: 1d20+8 vs AC 20:3(1d20) +8 = 11; 8(2d6) +4 = 12, miss. vs H2: 1d20+8 vs AC 20:19(1d20) +8 = 27; 8(2d6) +4 = 12. 12 damage, pushed to F4. Minor: use 2nd Wind. +2 to all defenses until EoyNT, heal 7 HP. Move: walk to G5 (triggers OA from H1, Hagurr still has resist 6 vs this attack) Statblock Show
 Round 2 Hobgoblin Soldier 2 (G,4): rushes back forward and swings at Hagurr. (Att: 17) The flail bounces off his armor. The two soldiers start working together with their shields making it harder to hit them. (+2 to AC as long as they are adjacent to each other.) Goblin Sharpshooter 1 (D,6): takes aim at Fargath and fires. (Att: 28, Dmg: 10) His aim is true and the bolt slams into his chest. Hagurr (H,5): Attacks both hobgoblins with augmented Bell's Strength. He misses #1, but hits #2 and pushes him back to G,4. Catching his breath he steps in between the two hobgoblins. Bull's Strength only pushes 1 square not 2 so I had you push him to G,4 which seperates them and then you only needed to shift 1 square to get between them so no OA. Wren (M,6): casts Viscious Mockery at Hobgoblin 2 (Att: 13), but the spell fails to affect the creature. Fargath (L,6): sustains Bat Swarm and moves into the room to get a better shot at one of the goblins. He flicks his knife at sharpshooter 1 hitting him. I had him go up the other side of the room because if he moved where you posted he would provoke an OA from soldier 2. Still got close enough to attack the same target. Cross (Q,5): moves to close with goblin sharpshooter 1 dropping another shroud on him. He then lashes out with his spiked chain and kills the goblin. He then spins and attacks hobgoblin 1 with his chain hitting him. First attack killed the goblin. I moved you AP attack to hobgoblin 1 because he is the only one within range. He does give Combat advantage and I added 1 to the damage as there are two adjacent to him instead of 1. Hobgoblin Soldier 1 (H,6): attacks Hagurr but misses badly. (Att: 9) Tristeza: Goblin Sharpshooter 2 (C,4):
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Tristeza is up.
 Round 2 Hobgoblin Soldier 2 (G,4): rushes back forward and swings at Hagurr. (Att: 17) The flail bounces off his armor. The two soldiers start working together with their shields making it harder to hit them. (+2 to AC as long as they are adjacent to each other.) Goblin Sharpshooter 1 (D,6): takes aim at Fargath and fires. (Att: 28, Dmg: 10) His aim is true and the bolt slams into his chest. Hagurr (H,5): Attacks both hobgoblins with augmented Bell's Strength. He misses #1, but hits #2 and pushes him back to G,4. Catching his breath he steps in between the two hobgoblins. Bull's Strength only pushes 1 square not 2 so I had you push him to G,4 which seperates them and then you only needed to shift 1 square to get between them so no OA. Wren (M,6): casts Viscious Mockery at Hobgoblin 2 (Att: 13), but the spell fails to affect the creature. Fargath (L,6): sustains Bat Swarm and moves into the room to get a better shot at one of the goblins. He flicks his knife at sharpshooter 1 hitting him. I had him go up the other side of the room because if he moved where you posted he would provoke an OA from soldier 2. Still got close enough to attack the same target. Cross (Q,5): moves to close with goblin sharpshooter 1 dropping another shroud on him. He then lashes out with his spiked chain and kills the goblin. He then spins and attacks hobgoblin 1 with his chain hitting him. First attack killed the goblin. I moved you AP attack to hobgoblin 1 because he is the only one within range. He does give Combat advantage and I added 1 to the damage as there are two adjacent to him instead of 1. Hobgoblin Soldier 1 (H,6): attacks Hagurr but misses badly. (Att: 9) Tristeza: shifts into flanking position on soldier one and then attacks with Valiant Strike, but the hoboglbin blocks the attack with his shield. (Att: 17) There is a slight grinding nooise and the braziers on either side of the room move slowly south. Goblin Sharpshooter 2 (C,4): reloads and fires its crossbow at Cross. His ainm is almost perfect as the small dart slams into his chest. (Att: 24, Dmg: 10) A jet of flame arcs from one brazier to the other. Round 3 Hobgoblin Soldier 2 (K,5): Decides it is time to run away. Seeing as his ally, the goblin, has already opened a door for him he flees through the door. Those in front of that door see a hallway that goes 10' and then turns into stairs going down. Shifts to F3 and then runs out the door. He is off the map 2 squares and on the first squares of the stairs going down. He grants combat advantage for running but is partially down the stairs so has partial cover as his lower half is out of sight. Hagurr (S,5): Wren (X,6): Fargath (R,8): Cross (Q,7): Hobgoblin Soldier 1 (S,6): Tristeza (S,7): There is a slight grinding nooise and the braziers on either side of the room move slowly south. Goblin Sharpshooter 2 (N,5): A jet of flame arcs from one brazier to the other.
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Hagurr, Wren, Fargath and Cross are up.
Cross staggers as the bolt slams into him. But there were more important things to focus on than pain. "We can't let that bastard get away" he shouts to the others, as he draws a dagger and quickly applies some poison to the blade from a small vial. Cross suddenly vanishes and appears a split second later in front of the open door. Casting a shroud of shadow energy on the fleeing hobgoblin, he throws his dagger at the cowardly Hobgoblin's back, but in his rush, the blade fails to find it's mark. He curses his poor aim and then readies himself to defend against the sharpshooter at his side. mechanics Show Movement: Shadow Step
Standard: Poisoned Strike w/shroud and combat advantage - Attack and Damage vs. fleeing Hobgoblin (1d20+10=30, 2d4+1+1+5+1d6=13) Nat 20 so 21 max damage. Due to the changes I rerolled the attack, it missed - Attack vs. Fleeing Hobgoblin (1d20+9=15, 1d4+5+1=9) Hit 1[W] damage plus 5 poison damage. Until the end of your next turn, if the target willingly moves more than 2 squares or makes an attack, it then falls prone, and it is immobilized until the end of its next turn. Minor: draw dagger
"I'm gonna crack you open, gobbo." Hagurr trains his ire on the remaining soldier and follows it with a blow to his leg. The hobgoblin's head swims with visions of his head smashed like a melon. "I've got this one - make sure that archer doesn't get away."
Hagurr rd 3 Show Minor: Battlemind's Demand on Hobgoblin Soldier 1 Standard: Demon Dance vs Soldier 1, with CA for flanking. 25 hits for 10 HP damage and H1 takes a -5 penalty to opportunity attacks until Eo Hagurr rd 4. 15(1d20) +10 = 25; 6(2d6) +4 = 10 Move: none Statblock Show
Sirk8, I updated the map above. There was obvious confusion in my description of where the soldier was in the hallway. The hobgoblin is out of reach after your Shadow Jump, so I was going to change your attack to the goblin next to you, but figured I would double check with you and see if you wish to change your actions. Also keep in mind that the other 3 go before you do so the goblin could be dead by the time you go in which case you could just run after the hobgoblin.
Fargath isn't going to let the hobgoblin run away without trying to stop it. He moves the bat swarm so it interferes with the hobgoblin soldier and then throws his knife, trying to slow it down as much as possible.
The bats swarming around him confuse the hobgoblin enough for the knife to strike true. The spirits again lunge out gripping the hobgoblin and slowing him further. In the meantime the blink dog moves a bit forward, stopping short of the flaming braziers. crunch Show Minor: Sustain Bat swarm Move: Move Bat swarm to get Soldier 2 inside it (as far down the hall as possible) Move: Kira moves to R4 Standard: Grappling Spirits vs. Soldier 2 (1d20+11=20, 1d6+7=11) (+2 combat advantage, -2 cover, HIT!) Enemy is slowed and can't shift If I can't see the hobgoblin I will instead let the bat swarm go away and move into position to throw at him. I still get combat advantage from him running so it will still be a hit.
Updated my IC post with the ranged attack and reroll. I was a miss
Round 3 Hobgoblin Soldier 2 (K,5): Decides it is time to run away. Seeing as his ally, the goblin, has already opened a door for him he flees through the door. Those in front of that door see a hallway that goes 10' and then turns into stairs going down. Shifts to F3 and then runs out the door. He is off the map 2 squares and on the first squares of the stairs going down. He grants combat advantage for running but is partially down the stairs so has partial cover as his lower half is out of sight. Hagurr (S,5): attacks the soldier with Demon Dance leaving a slash across his chest. Wren (X,6): moves to get a better shot at the goblin, following Hagurr's instructions. He attacks the goblin with Vicious Mockery, dropping him. Fargath (R,8): sustains Bat Swarm and moves it after the fleeing hobogoblin. He then attacks the hobgoblin with Grappling Spirits and drops him. Cross (Q,7): with only one target left Cross attacks the hobgoblin with Poisoned Strike. The chain wraps around its neck and rips out its throat killing it. Hobgoblin Soldier 1 (S,6): dead Tristeza (S,7): There is a slight grinding noise and the braziers on either side of the room move slowly south. Goblin Sharpshooter 2 (N,5): A jet of flame arcs from one brazier to the other.
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The fight is over. In an awesome display of skill the gorup quickly wipes out the last three opponents. You notice that the braziers continue to shift south and then back to the north and then south again and in each round a jet of flame shoots from one to the other. You notice that it fires in more of an arch than straight across and with the steady pattern so it is actually easy to avoid. You also remember that it started when the goblin opened the door. Its body is keeping the door open at this time. If you move the body out of the way you find that the braziers stop. You may all take a short rest. And then decide which way you wish to go.
Cross assists the others in dragging the body into the room so that the doors will close. When finishe, he wipes the sweat from his brow and then crouches in a corner, tending to his weapons and his wounds. "Well that was invigorating wasn't it" he smiles at the others. "We probably shouldn't tarry for long, all that fighting may have alerted others in the area, even if that bastard wasn't able to raise an alarm"
Cross spends one healing surge to bring himself to full HP
Fargath also helps with dragging the two corpses back into the first room. He assumes there's no point in trying to hide the bodies as the room probably shows clear signs of fighting anyway...
He then tends to his own wounds, removing the bolt and cleaning and closing the puncture wound. "I think it's safe to assume that the prisoners are further down into the depths of this dungeon. So we need to decide whether we want to push forward, trying to reach them as quickly as possible or clear side passages to make sure we are not attacked from behind later on." He looks around at the others to get their opinion. "Personally I think we need to clear out the passages. It would be a waste to rescue the prisoners only to realize we have an army organized and ready to stop us from leaving the dungeon. The prisoners will probably not be in a state to fight so any encounter on the way out might be catastrophic." crunch Show Uses one healing surge, ending up with 3 damage left
When the last foe hits the ground, Hagurr comes back to himself. His powers again hidden, he looks winded and hollow-eyed. "What?" he must refocus to follow conversation. "Oh, I don't think we can assume anything. We should search every room, kill every bandit." If pressed to vote a direction, the dwarf shrugs and points to the right-hand door, but he clearly doesn't care.
Hagurr post-rest Show spend 1 HS to full HP.
Cross gives Hagurr a measured look. "While I do agree with you on your first point - we can't assume anything; I must disagree with your second." he says calmly, running his hand through his short cropped hair, "Don't get me wrong, I'm not opposed to bloodshed. It is a matter of economics. If you kill two bandits when you could have killed one, you have worked for half the price." "I suggest we take whatever course of action that would help us complete our task in the most effecient manner. Seeing how we don't have any clues yet to where the prisoners are being held, one door is as good as another to start with," Cross begins methodically searching the bodies and the rest of the room for anything of value. Perception (1d20+7=10) - though apparently not very well.
Cross finds the obvious stuff. The two goblins had leather armor, short swords, hand crossbows and there are 36 bolts. The two hobgoblins had scale armor, heavy shields and flails.
On each door there is a plaque. The one to the west reads "To Von Urstadt", the north "To Rivenroar Family and the east "To Von Jallach". Each door is iron bound and has a latch, but no locks. The latches can be worked form either side and the doors swing both directions. I will add the loot to the treasure thread and the XP for the fight.
Fargath waits to hear what the others think of their way forward. In the meantime he helps Cross in searching the room and bodies. He pays special attention to the braziers as he is curious how they work, but he tries to stay away from where the flame jets were earlier.
"I we get attacked anywhere close to this room we could try to come up with a strategy to use these braziers against the enemy..." crunch Show
Cross considers Fargath's words for a moment. "Perhaps you're right. They are right at the entrance, so many of those dwelling in here may already know how they work, considering they seem to trigger from an open door. But they might not expect us to use them against them. Let me know if you find anything. I have some training in manipulating devices, I might be able to rig it to trigger differently or shoot the flames in another direction."
Fargath finds nothing else of note and is pretty sure he did not miss anything.
Hagurr stews to himself for a while. Cross' comment about "half the price" rankles him, but he says nothing immediately. When they start drifting, he grows impatient.
"Look, if we were defending this room, perhaps reworking the flame jets would be worthwhile, but we are the attackers here. Let's get moving."
If Cross picks up on Hagurr's displeasure, he doesn't show it. He allows himself a chuckle at the battlemind's direct observation. "Well the dwarf has a point," he says as he slaps Hagurr on the back. "Let's keep on the offensive, better to strike before they realize we're here. One door is likely as good as another," he says as he walks over to the door on the right hand side and put's his ear against it to see if he can hear anything.
Taking 10 for 17 .. hears nothing "Can't hear anything on the other side, shall we take a peek?" Without waiting for the others to respond he pulls the door inward just enough to look around on the other side.
Yes you can take 10.
Cross does not hear anything from the other side of the door.
Ok, updated post with results and Cross' reaction. Although he's willing to keep a quick pace, but his occupational habits are to be cautious even so.
What's the lighting like? If the hallway is dark, can we see any light coming from around the corner. Cross would like to stay to the shadows/concealed as much as possible while proceeding forward - stealth check (1d20+12=16)
Oh, sorry. The braziers provide light out to 10 squares which helps light up the hallways. However, neither hallway has any lighting of its own. You will have to provide your own.
Cross will take a peak around the corner staying hidden (per stealth roll above) and hope he's not the only one moving forward
The passage continues on into darkness which takes over shortly after the turn. You will need a light source to continue.
Having scouted as far ahead as he could without some sort of light, Cross reports back to his companions. "We're going to need a torch or some other light to see further down this hall", he says, making no move to grab a torch. "Any volunteers?"
"Oh for the love of ale, here!" Hagurr pulls a sunrod out of his pack and strikes it. "There, light. I'll have to drop it when the fighting starts again." The dwarf puts his maul over his shoulder and holds the rod out ahead. "Where's a wizard when you need one?" he grumbles.
With the sunrod out you glance around the corner and see a set of stairs leading up into a room. You cannot see any details of the room because of the angle up the stairs, but you do see that the room as a dim light source in it.
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"Right then, shall we see what's up ahead," Cross says cheerfully, ignoring any hint of irritation from Hagurr. "Given that light up ahead, there may be trouble, we should be ready." Cross readies his chain and begins to move slowly forward, motioning for the party to follow. As he moves along, he watches for any traps or other trouble there might be along the way. stealth; perception (1d20+12=32, 1d20+7=22)
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"If you don't mind the light behind a bit further back I can take it, I have a free hand anyway." If hagurr agrees, Fargath takes the sunrod, holding it high so the light carries as far as possible. "Maybe we should close the doors behind us. That way it is harder for anyone to know where we went and we might even hear if someone opens them..." Again Fargath does as he suggests unless someone disagrees.
The doors automatically swing shut if nothing holds them open.
Then Fargath spends a minute checking that he will still be able to open it if it closes. (Tries letting one door close then opening it again, looks for a locking mechanism etc.)
He has no problem opening and closing the door. The small latch on the door catches each time, but it is easily moved and the door opens again. There are no locks on the doors, so to lock them would require jamming them with something.
Satisfied that the door isn't a trap Fargath continues with the others down the stairs.
Hagurr's grumbles fade away to a frown. He hands the sunrod off to Fargath, "Thanks. Sure, good idea." Then he follows Cross at a distance, waiting for the 'scout' to signal.
 As the group moves forward, Cross reaches a point where he can see into the room above. You see a square bounded by glowing runes dominates the floor in this room. The walls are covered with empty alcoves designed to hold dead bodies. But most appear to be empty. The square with runes is glowing and giving off a faint glow that dimmly lights the area around it. The thin black line shows the limit of your vision due to light. The bright area is normal vision and the slightly shaded area is dimmly light giving concealment. Perception check for Cross: 8(1d20) +7 = 15 Cross thinks he sees something moving in the shadows at the edge of the light source at C,10, but he is not completely sure. He motions to the others and points to the side he thinks he sees something moving. Can someone else please NPC Cross. I do not like NPCing the scouts/thieves as I know where all the fun stuff is and might make him search somewhere that a player would not. I can run him once the fight starts if you wish and will take suggestions as to his actions. Basically I would like someone else to decide what Cross does from this point. Does he move into the room by himself, wait for the others to join him and enter together or move back and join the others.
Ok, it's finally the weekend. So I have some time to post. Looks like I'm just in time too.
After signaling the others, Cross assumes they won't be far behind. He darts into the room moving right into the dark corner, hoping he hasn't been seen yet, he squints his eyes and tries to make out if there is anyone in the opposite corner. Stealth, perception (1d20+12-5=20, 1d20+7=12)
Keep in mind that the corners are in darkness, total darkness, and so you cannot see any of the corners. You can still move into the darkness, I just need to know which square and you will not be able to see where you are going once you enter the darkness. You can see the areas that are lit, but as the light source is still donw the hallway it does not light all of the room.
I will have to work on the map and see if I can find a way to better show where the dark is.
Put me in H11, the lower right hand corner. If he can't see anything at the moment, that's ok, he's hoping nobody will see him there either.
Fargath keeps moving forward, to J6, to light up more of the room. Especially the parts Cross pointed to. He's a bit worried as Cross moved out of sight towards the same area.
Hagurr takes a forced breath and walks forward, keeping ahead of Fargath. (to I6) The leather of his mitts creaks as he tightens his grip.
As Cross rushes into the room and over to the dark corner he finds himself running right into someone or something in the dark. I will correct and get the map up in the morning as well as the results of the surprise round actions.
Unfortunately Cross's attempts to hide were for naught. As he rushes into the room he has no cover or concealment and thus is unable to hide. All three of the rooms occupants spot him, but his perception check is too low to see any of them and he runs right into the gnome.  Surprise Round Tristeza (J,7): surprised. Gnome Skulk (H,10 ): as Cross rushes towards the corner a gnome appears in fornt of him swinging a war pick at him. Crosses reflexes save him from the attack. (Att: 12) Needlefang Drake Swarm 1 (G,9): rushes forward and attacks Cross. Some of the creatures teeth find their way through his defenses. (Att: 18, Dmg 6) Cross (Q,7): surprised Fargath (R,8): surprised Kira: surprised Needlefang Drake Swarm 2: rushes forward and attacks Hagurr. Some of the creatures manages to inflict a few small nips and scratches on him. (Att: 25, Dmg: 3) Hagurr (S,5): surprised
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You do notice that as the swarm closed with Hagurr that it did not move into the area covered by the glowing runes.
 Round 1 Tristeza (H,8): rushes forward and attacks the swarm next to Cross. Her sword slashes through some of the creatures of the swarm, but seems to have little real effect. (Shielding Smite - Att: 25, Dmg: 9/2 = 4) She then gives a Divine Challenge to the swarm. Cross gains +2 to AC till end of Tristeza's next turn. Gnome Skulk (G,11 ): the skulk swings his war pick again and this time manages to hit Cross. (Att: 19, Dmg: 5) He then shifts away from Cross. Needlefang Drake Swarm 1 (G,9): turns its attention towards Tristeza and the small creatures swarm her tryingt o pull her down, but she manages to resist. (Att vs Fort: 10) Her armor and skills keep the things from scoring any damaging bites on her. (Att: 16) Fargath (R,8): Kira (K,7): Cross (Q,7): (Starting within aura 1 of swarm lets them make a MBA vs you) (Att: 26, Dmg: 5) Starting next to the swarm leaves Cross vulnerable to some of the biting creatures and they score more bites on him. Needlefang Drake Swarm 2: Hagurr (S,5):
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Tristeza is up. Fargath, Kira and Cross are up. A nature check can possibly tell you some info about the swarms.
Everything was happening so quickly - Cross found himself swarmed by small biting creatures and a gnome hefting a warpick. This is what I get for acting so rashly, Cross thinks to himself, though he would never admit it out loud. Doing the best he can to shrug off the pain, Cross wraps himself in shadow and seems to disappear, he suddenly appears again next to the gnome, brandishing his spiked chain. "I can play that game too" he says as he flashes a smile at the gnome and casts an invisible shroud of shadow on the small humanoid. As fast as lightning he lashes out and catches the gnome around the neck with the spiked chain. He channels dark shadow magic through the weapon while his shroud of shadow also smothers the gnome, causing his eyes to bulge in pain and fear. He jerks the weapon back, leaving a jagged, bleeding wound on the gnome's neck. mechanics Show Move: Shadow Step - teleport to H11 Free: Assassin's Shroud Standard: Smothering Shadow w/1 shroud -attack and damage vs. Gnome Skulk (1d20+10=30, 4d4+8+1d6+3=29) Nat 20 for 33 damage. Forgot to include additional 1d6 for Gnome being at max HP (challenge-seeking spiked chain), so with the crit, it would be 39 damage total and the gnome is slowed until the end of my next turn. Other: Gain 3 THP for hitting an unbloodied target (bleak disciple) If Cross takes another hit that damages him, I'd like to trigger Shade Form as an immediate interrupt per my Assassin's Escape feat. Shade Form Show Effect: You assume a shadowy form that lasts until you make an attack roll or until the end of your next turn. While in this form, you are insubstantial, and you gain vulnerable 5 radiant. In addition, you can make Stealth checks to become hidden if you have any cover or concealment, and you can use cover granted by your allies both to become hidden and to remain hidden.
Fargath moves forward so he sees the Gnome properly and then lets his Knife fly. The knife misses completely though and bounces of the wall. The knife seems to have a life of its own however and starts flying towards the swarm instead. But again it misses badly and flies back to Fargath's hand without touching any enemy at all.
crunch Show Move: Shift to I7 Standard: Grappling spirits vs. Gnome (1d20+11=12, 1d6+7=12) Free: Inevitable shot vs. swarm (1d20+11=12, 1d6+7=11) Double natural 1.... How nice...
When Cross hits the gnome it vanishes. (Fade Away) As Fargath goes first this does not affect his actions in any way. Does Kira stay back adn out fo the fight?
I will update in the morning when I have access to the map software. Poor gnome is bloodied and barely standing.
I have a tendency to forget Kira, poor thing... She follows in my footsteps, so J7
The map as changed a bit as I am testing out the ability of the program I use to show what the group can see and black out everthing else. So Cross teleported into darkness, but because the gnome was not in the dark he was an easy target.
 Round 1 Tristeza (H,8): rushes forward and attacks the swarm next to Cross. Her sword slashes through some of the creatures of the swarm, but seems to have little real effect. (Shielding Smite - Att: 25, Dmg: 9/2 = 4) She then gives a Divine Challenge to the swarm. Cross gains +2 to AC till end of Tristeza's next turn. Gnome Skulk (G,11 ): the skulk swings his war pick again and this time manages to hit Cross. (Att: 19, Dmg: 5) He then shifts away from Cross. Needlefang Drake Swarm 1 (G,9): turns its attention towards Tristeza and the small creatures swarm her tryingt o pull her down, but she manages to resist. (Att vs Fort: 10) Her armor and skills keep the things from scoring any damaging bites on her. (Att: 16) Fargath (R,8): moves for a shot at the gnome, but his aim is off. His blade miraculously changes direction and flies at the swarm, but fails to connect there too. Kira (K,7): Follows Fargath. Cross (Q,7): (Starting within aura 1 of swarm lets them make a MBA vs you) (Att: 26, Dmg: 5) Starting next to the swarm leaves Cross vulnerable to some of the biting creatures and they score more bites on him. Shadow Steps into the corner and then lashes out with his spiked chain and nearly kills the gnome. The gnome immediately vanishes. Needlefang Drake Swarm 2: shifts to right in fornt og Hagurr and attacks him. Some fo the swarm tries to grab him and pull him down, but he just manages to resist (Att vs. Fort: 14). Others try to bite through his armor, but they faill too. (Att: 15) Hagurr (S,5): (Starting within aura 1 of swarm lets them make a MBA vs you) (Att: 19, Dmg: 7) Starting next to the swarm leaves Hagurr vulnerable to some of the biting creatures and they score more bites on him.
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Hagurr is up and Tristeza for round 2.
Hagurr hums with power as he raises the maul to strike. "Guard drakes, fah!" But the little beasts are too small and quick, or the maul is too slow as he swings again and again without hitting a one.
Hagurr rd 1 Show Free Action: Activate battlefield resilience, gain resistance 6 to all damage until EonT. Minor Action: Battlemind's Demand on Swarm2 Standard: Demon Dance (0 pp) on Swarm2. +8 vs AC 18. Miss. 5(1d20) +8 = 13; 10(2d6) +4 = 14 Action Point: Demon Dance (0 pp) on Swarm2. +8 vs AC 18. Miss. 9(1d20) +8 = 17; 4(2d6) +4 = 8 Move Action: none. Statblock Show
 Round 1 Tristeza (H,8): rushes forward and attacks the swarm next to Cross. Her sword slashes through some of the creatures of the swarm, but seems to have little real effect. (Shielding Smite - Att: 25, Dmg: 9/2 = 4) She then gives a Divine Challenge to the swarm. Cross gains +2 to AC till end of Tristeza's next turn. Gnome Skulk (G,11 ): the skulk swings his war pick again and this time manages to hit Cross. (Att: 19, Dmg: 5) He then shifts away from Cross. Needlefang Drake Swarm 1 (G,9): turns its attention towards Tristeza and the small creatures swarm her tryingt o pull her down, but she manages to resist. (Att vs Fort: 10) Her armor and skills keep the things from scoring any damaging bites on her. (Att: 16) Fargath (R,8): moves for a shot at the gnome, but his aim is off. His blade miraculously changes direction and flies at the swarm, but fails to connect there too. Kira (K,7): Follows Fargath. Cross (Q,7): (Starting within aura 1 of swarm lets them make a MBA vs you) (Att: 26, Dmg: 5) Starting next to the swarm leaves Cross vulnerable to some of the biting creatures and they score more bites on him. Shadow Steps into the corner and then lashes out with his spiked chain and nearly kills the gnome. The gnome immediately vanishes. Needlefang Drake Swarm 2: shifts to right in fornt og Hagurr and attacks him. Some fo the swarm tries to grab him and pull him down, but he just manages to resist (Att vs. Fort: 14). Others try to bite through his armor, but they faill too. (Att: 15) Hagurr (S,5): (Starting within aura 1 of swarm lets them make a MBA vs you) (Att: 19, Dmg: 7) Starting next to the swarm leaves Hagurr vulnerable to some of the biting creatures and they score more bites on him. Prepares himself menatlly and then attacks the swarm in fornt of him twice. Both times his maul fails to do any real damage as the little things split apart and go around his weapon. Round 2 Tristeza (H,8): (Starting within aura 1 of swarm lets them make a MBA vs you) (Att: 18, Dmg: 8) Starting next to the swarm leaves Hagurr vulnerable to some of the biting creatures and they score more bites on her. uses Divine challenge vs Swarm 1 and then attacks swarm 1 with Enfeebling Strike, but fails to connect. (Att: 11) Gnome Skulk (G,11 ): the door in the east wall opens and then swings closed. You hear footsteps moving through the door and beyond until the door closes and then you hear nothing. Evidentally these doors are pretty good at preventing one form hearing what is on the other side. Needlefang Drake Swarm 1 (G,9): swarm Tristeza trying to pull her down, but she stands fast. (Att vs. Fort: 7) However several of them manage to deliver small bites again. (Att: 26, Dmg: 4) Fargath (R,8): (Starting within aura 1 of swarm lets them make a MBA vs you) (Att: 9) Starting next to the swarm leaves Hagurr vulnerable to some of the biting creatures, but somehow he manages to avoid all those little teeth. Kira (K,7): Cross (Q,7): Needlefang Drake Swarm 2 (H,6): Hagurr (S,5): (Starting within aura 1 of swarm lets them make a MBA vs you) (Att: ??, Dmg: ?) Starting next to the swarm leaves Hagurr vulnerable to some of the biting creatures.
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Fargath, Kira and Cross are up.
As the swarm misses Fargath, the spirits surrounding him lash out at swarm and send it out into the runes in the middle of the room.
Fargath then lets his knife flying after the swarm, surrounding it with a swarm of his own, of biting spirits. crunch Show immediate: Spirits rebuke (1d20+11=30, 1d6+7=12) push swarm NW standard: biting swarm (1d20+11=20, 1d6+7=9) i might change something depending on what happens as a result of the immediate action
Fargaths retaliation strike pushes the swarm back even though it does not hurt them as much as he thought it would. (Half damage from non area attacks) As teh little creatures step on the pulsing runes in the floor the light from the runes flashes up and several of the little things jump in pain and a few fall over dead. (Takes 8 dmg from runes) His attack with Biting Swarm also hits, but again does not inflict as much damage as he hoped or expected.
Fargath curses silently as he realizes his attacks aren't that effective against the swarm of drakes. He signals Kira and the two take a step back.
We shift 5 feet south
Cross curses under his breath when he hears the gnome retreat through the door. In his frustration, Cross is tempted to run after him, but caution wins out and he calls out a warning to the others as he casts a shroud of shadow on the swarm of drakes closest to him, "We'd better finish these off quickly. I think that sneaky bastard of a gnome just went to get some friends."
Cross lashes out with his chain at the swarm of drakes and invokes the shroud. He uses his connection with the shadow to call on Tristeza's shadow to attack as well. The small creatures skitter about to avoid his strike, but he still manages to hit a decent number of them. Mechanics Show Free: Assassin's Shroud on Swarm 1
Standard: Shadow Storm - attack and damage vs. Swarm 1 (1d20+10=23, 2d4+5+1=13), forgot the shroud damage - shroud (1d6=1) so 14 damage, halved is 7. Cross also gains 3 THP for hitting an unbloodied target (bleak disciple)
 Round 2 Tristeza (H,8): (Starting within aura 1 of swarm lets them make a MBA vs you) (Att: 18, Dmg: 8) Starting next to the swarm leaves Hagurr vulnerable to some of the biting creatures and they score more bites on her. uses Divine challenge vs Swarm 1 and then attacks swarm 1 with Enfeebling Strike, but fails to connect. (Att: 11) Gnome Skulk (G,11 ): the door in the east wall opens and then swings closed. You hear footsteps moving through the door and beyond until the door closes and then you hear nothing. Evidentally these doors are pretty good at preventing one form hearing what is on the other side. Needlefang Drake Swarm 1 (G,9): swarm Tristeza trying to pull her down, but she stands fast. (Att vs. Fort: 7) However several of them manage to deliver small bites again. (Att: 26, Dmg: 4) Fargath (R,8): (Starting within aura 1 of swarm lets them make a MBA vs you) (Att: 9) Starting next to the swarm leaves Hagurr vulnerable to some of the biting creatures, but somehow he manages to avoid all those little teeth. Fargaths retaliation strike pushes the swarm back even though it does not hurt them as much as he thought it would. (Half damage from non area attacks) As teh little creatures step on the pulsing runes in the floor the light from the runes flashes up and several of the little things jump in pain and a few fall over dead. (Takes 8 dmg from runes) His attack with Biting Swarm also hits, but again does not inflict as much damage as he hoped or expected. Seeing his attacks aren't as effective as he hoped he shifts back one square. Kira (K,7): shifts back one square. Cross (Q,7): calls out a warning that the gnome has fled and is likely going for help and then strikes out at the swarm near him after dropping a shroud on it. He scores a hit, but his attack too is not as effective as he had hoped. Needlefang Drake Swarm 2 (H,6): rushes back at Hagurr and swarm him trying to pull him down. (Att vs Fort: 15) This time they succeed at knocking the dwarf down. (save pending to cancel that) They continue to swarm over him biting several times. (Att: 26, Dmg: 9 -6 resistance = 3 / dmg will change to 0 if Hagurr makes his save to avoid being knocked prone.) Hagurr (S,5):
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Hagurr is up. Need a save to avoid being knocked prone. It is a dwarven thing. 
Did Cross' attack do any damage to Swarm 1? The table is still showing 4 total damage to the swarm.
Hagurr stands up, swinging ineffectually. "Good shooting, Fargath, I can hold them while you finish them off," he says with grim determination.
Hagurr rd 2 Show Free Action: save vs knock prone - fail URL=http://dice.brainclouds.net/Result.aspx?ID=WULRUUQM]5(1d20) = 5[/url] Move Action: stand up Standard action: Demon Dance (0 pp) vs Swarm2 2(1d20) +8 = 10; 7(2d6) +4 = 11 Minor Action: Second Wind. Regain 9 HP, +2 to all defenses until SonT. No action: resistance expires Statblock Show
Yes it did. Sorry. I fixed that.
Round 2 Tristeza (H,8): (Starting within aura 1 of swarm lets them make a MBA vs you) (Att: 18, Dmg: 8) Starting next to the swarm leaves Hagurr vulnerable to some of the biting creatures and they score more bites on her. uses Divine challenge vs Swarm 1 and then attacks swarm 1 with Enfeebling Strike, but fails to connect. (Att: 11) Gnome Skulk (G,11 ): the door in the east wall opens and then swings closed. You hear footsteps moving through the door and beyond until the door closes and then you hear nothing. Evidentally these doors are pretty good at preventing one form hearing what is on the other side. Needlefang Drake Swarm 1 (G,9): swarm Tristeza trying to pull her down, but she stands fast. (Att vs. Fort: 7) However several of them manage to deliver small bites again. (Att: 26, Dmg: 4) Fargath (R,8): (Starting within aura 1 of swarm lets them make a MBA vs you) (Att: 9) Starting next to the swarm leaves Hagurr vulnerable to some of the biting creatures, but somehow he manages to avoid all those little teeth. Fargaths retaliation strike pushes the swarm back even though it does not hurt them as much as he thought it would. (Half damage from non area attacks) As teh little creatures step on the pulsing runes in the floor the light from the runes flashes up and several of the little things jump in pain and a few fall over dead. (Takes 8 dmg from runes) His attack with Biting Swarm also hits, but again does not inflict as much damage as he hoped or expected. Seeing his attacks aren't as effective as he hoped he shifts back one square. Kira (K,7): shifts back one square. Cross (Q,7): calls out a warning that the gnome has fled and is likely going for help and then strikes out at the swarm near him after dropping a shroud on it. He scores a hit, but his attack too is not as effective as he had hoped. Needlefang Drake Swarm 2 (H,6): rushes back at Hagurr and swarm him trying to pull him down. (Att vs Fort: 15) This time they succeed at knocking the dwarf down. (save pending to cancel that) They continue to swarm over him biting several times. (Att: 26, Dmg: 9 -6 resistance = 3 / dmg will change to 0 if Hagurr makes his save to avoid being knocked prone.) Wren (K,6): Hagurr (S,5): Round 3 Tristeza (H,8): (Starting within aura 1 of swarm lets them make a MBA vs you) (Att: 18, Dmg: 8) Starting next to the swarm leaves Hagurr vulnerable to some of the biting creatures and they score more bites on her. Gnome Skulk (G,11 ): Needlefang Drake Swarm 1 (G,9): Fargath (R,8): Kira (K,7): Cross (Q,7): Needlefang Drake Swarm 2 (H,6): Wren (K,6): Hagurr (S,5):
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Wren is up for Round 2. Sorry, he got deleted from the list. 
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From what I can gathered its Wren's 2nd round turn followed by Tristreza Seifei's 3rd round's and since Wren has nearly all ranged attacks. I guess it's safe to do Tristeza's 3rd round's turn with its move action now! Realizing her team vulnerable position, Tristeza moved back next to her ally (@I06) to make a potent wall for countering the charging drakes quick bites and then with a subtle adjustment created a defensive measure for her allies's sake with her own idea of a vicious proximity. The Actions Show Tristeza is on H08 with a longsword and shield ready. Minor: Divine Challenge vsDrakeSwam1 Standard: Valiant Strike vsDrakeSwarm1(AC18) (1d20+7+2=)14vs18 MISS and either until the next time the Tristeza Seifei targets another's with Divine Challenge or at the end of a turn when she didn't attack DrakeSwarm1; once per round, the first time the DrakeSwarm1's attacks an ally of Tristeza Seifei without attacking her, the swarm takes 7 radiant damage. Move: Shift to I07 THE ROLLS: Round 3: Valiant Strike vsDrakeSwarm2(AC18) (1d20+9=13, 1d8+4=5)
 Round 2 Tristeza (H,8): (Starting within aura 1 of swarm lets them make a MBA vs you) (Att: 18, Dmg: 8) Starting next to the swarm leaves Hagurr vulnerable to some of the biting creatures and they score more bites on her. uses Divine challenge vs Swarm 1 and then attacks swarm 1 with Enfeebling Strike, but fails to connect. (Att: 11) Gnome Skulk (G,11 ): the door in the east wall opens and then swings closed. You hear footsteps moving through the door and beyond until the door closes and then you hear nothing. Evidentally these doors are pretty good at preventing one form hearing what is on the other side. Needlefang Drake Swarm 1 (G,9): swarm Tristeza trying to pull her down, but she stands fast. (Att vs. Fort: 7) However several of them manage to deliver small bites again. (Att: 26, Dmg: 4) Fargath (R,8): (Starting within aura 1 of swarm lets them make a MBA vs you) (Att: 9) Starting next to the swarm leaves Hagurr vulnerable to some of the biting creatures, but somehow he manages to avoid all those little teeth. Fargaths retaliation strike pushes the swarm back even though it does not hurt them as much as he thought it would. (Half damage from non area attacks) As teh little creatures step on the pulsing runes in the floor the light from the runes flashes up and several of the little things jump in pain and a few fall over dead. (Takes 8 dmg from runes) His attack with Biting Swarm also hits, but again does not inflict as much damage as he hoped or expected. Seeing his attacks aren't as effective as he hoped he shifts back one square. Kira (K,7): shifts back one square. Cross (Q,7): calls out a warning that the gnome has fled and is likely going for help and then strikes out at the swarm near him after dropping a shroud on it. He scores a hit, but his attack too is not as effective as he had hoped. Needlefang Drake Swarm 2 (H,6): rushes back at Hagurr and swarm him trying to pull him down. (Att vs Fort: 15) This time they succeed at knocking the dwarf down. (save pending to cancel that) They continue to swarm over him biting several times. (Att: 26, Dmg: 9 -6 resistance = 3 / dmg will change to 0 if Hagurr makes his save to avoid being knocked prone.) Wren (K,6): sings a little song which sends a surge of energy into Hagurr (Magestic word for 14 hit points healed) and then the tune changes and he sings a harsher song which is aimed at the swarm in front of Hagurr (Blunder vs Will of swarm 2: 19, Dmg: 10/2 = 5, slide swarm 2 squares to F,6. Hagurr gets a melee basic attack vs the swarm as it slides. This completely negates Hagurrs posted actions, so you can redo his turn.) As the swarm is slid across the runes they flash twice, once for each square and the swarm ceases to move as all of the creatures are dead. (16 dmg from the runes) Wren then rushes up into the room so his view of the remaining fight is clear. Hagurr (S,5): Round 3 Tristeza (H,8): (Starting within aura 1 of swarm lets them make a MBA vs you) (Att: 18, Dmg: 8) Starting next to the swarm leaves Hagurr vulnerable to some of the biting creatures and they score more bites on her. Gnome Skulk (G,11 ): Needlefang Drake Swarm 1 (G,9): Fargath (R,8): Kira (K,7): Cross (Q,7): Wren (K,6): Hagurr (S,5):
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Hagurr is up for round 2. Tristeza can also change actions depending on what Hagurr does. Not much sense retreating back to the others if they start to rush forward. Sorry about any confusion. Somehow Wren was deleted from the list so I had to back up a bit to fit him in and that caused some changes. Hagurr's actions were made void so Papa you can redo his complete round of actions.
ooc - Dangit, knew I forgot to do something. Sorry for the delay.
Hagurr stands up and notes with satisfaction his magic-fried opponents. "Take care Wren," he says, "There might be more gnomes slinking about." He walks carefully around the runes to stand beside him. "I'll go the long way 'round while you pound on those remaining lizards." Hagurr rd 2 Show Free Action: save vs knock prone - fail URL=http://dice.brainclouds.net/Result.aspx?ID=WULRUUQM]5(1d20) = 5[/url] Opportunity Action: MBA vs swarm2 (granted by Wren's slide): -2 for prone, irrelevant, since the swarm is dead anyway. Move Action: stand up Move Action: walk to F4, avoid the runes Minor Action: none. No action: resistance expires Statblock Show
 Round 2 Tristeza (H,8): (Starting within aura 1 of swarm lets them make a MBA vs you) (Att: 18, Dmg: 8) Starting next to the swarm leaves Hagurr vulnerable to some of the biting creatures and they score more bites on her. uses Divine challenge vs Swarm 1 and then attacks swarm 1 with Enfeebling Strike, but fails to connect. (Att: 11) Gnome Skulk (G,11 ): the door in the east wall opens and then swings closed. You hear footsteps moving through the door and beyond until the door closes and then you hear nothing. Evidentally these doors are pretty good at preventing one form hearing what is on the other side. Needlefang Drake Swarm 1 (G,9): swarm Tristeza trying to pull her down, but she stands fast. (Att vs. Fort: 7) However several of them manage to deliver small bites again. (Att: 26, Dmg: 4) Fargath (R,8): (Starting within aura 1 of swarm lets them make a MBA vs you) (Att: 9) Starting next to the swarm leaves Hagurr vulnerable to some of the biting creatures, but somehow he manages to avoid all those little teeth. Fargaths retaliation strike pushes the swarm back even though it does not hurt them as much as he thought it would. (Half damage from non area attacks) As teh little creatures step on the pulsing runes in the floor the light from the runes flashes up and several of the little things jump in pain and a few fall over dead. (Takes 8 dmg from runes) His attack with Biting Swarm also hits, but again does not inflict as much damage as he hoped or expected. Seeing his attacks aren't as effective as he hoped he shifts back one square. Kira (K,7): shifts back one square. Cross (Q,7): calls out a warning that the gnome has fled and is likely going for help and then strikes out at the swarm near him after dropping a shroud on it. He scores a hit, but his attack too is not as effective as he had hoped. Needlefang Drake Swarm 2 (H,6): rushes back at Hagurr and swarm him trying to pull him down. (Att vs Fort: 15) This time they succeed at knocking the dwarf down. (save pending to cancel that) They continue to swarm over him biting several times. (Att: 26, Dmg: 9 -6 resistance = 3 / dmg will change to 0 if Hagurr makes his save to avoid being knocked prone.) Wren (K,6): sings a little song which sends a surge of energy into Hagurr (Magestic word for 14 hit points healed) and then the tune changes and he sings a harsher song which is aimed at the swarm in front of Hagurr (Blunder vs Will of swarm 2: 19, Dmg: 10/2 = 5, slide swarm 2 squares to F,6. Hagurr gets a melee basic attack vs the swarm as it slides. This completely negates Hagurrs posted actions, so you can redo his turn.) As the swarm is slid across the runes they flash twice, once for each square and the swarm ceases to move as all of the creatures are dead. (16 dmg from the runes) Wren then rushes up into the room so his view of the remaining fight is clear. Hagurr (S,5): stands up and starts moving around the glowing runes on the floor to get at the other drake swarm. Round 3 Tristeza (H,8): (Starting within aura 1 of swarm lets them make a MBA vs you) (Att: 18, Dmg: 8) Starting next to the swarm leaves Hagurr vulnerable to some of the biting creatures and they score more bites on her. She uses Divine Challenge on the swarm, then attacks with Valiant Strike, but fails to connect. She then shifts away. Gnome Skulk (G,11 ): ???? Needlefang Drake Swarm 1 (G,9): rushes after Tristeza. Some of the swarm try to pull her down again, but she avoids them. (Att: 8 vs. Fort) She also manages to avoid the ones trying to bite her. (Att: 9) Fargath (R,8): Kira (K,7): Cross (Q,7): Wren (K,6): Hagurr (S,5):
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The rest of you are up. For ease of moving this along I will take the actions in the order they are posted.
Fargath moves next to Tris and throws his knife again. The knife fails to connect with the drakes however and does no damage to the swarm. Fargath then orders Kira to take up a position next to Tris so she can use the blinking aura to get away if she wants to.
I haven't roleplayed it but I assume that the group has talked about Kira's powers of blinking. Crunch Show Move: Move to H6, Kira moves to I7 Standard: Biting Swarm vs. Swarm (1d20+11=15, 1d6+7=12)
Hagurr walks around the north side of the runes, watching for trouble, and calls out to Tristeza. "Let them come here! I'll get them out of the way." His footfalls shake the ground and the drakes turn as one to face him.
Hagurr rd 3 Show Double Move Action: walk to E9, around the runes Minor Action: Battlemind's Demand on Swarm1 Statblock Show
Yes, we can assume that Fargath has told the others of the blinking ability of Kira.
 Round 3 Tristeza (H,8): (Starting within aura 1 of swarm lets them make a MBA vs you) (Att: 18, Dmg: 8) Starting next to the swarm leaves Hagurr vulnerable to some of the biting creatures and they score more bites on her. She uses Divine Challenge on the swarm, then attacks with Valiant Strike, but fails to connect. She then shifts away. Gnome Skulk (G,11 ): ???? Needlefang Drake Swarm 1 (G,9): rushes after Tristeza. Some of the swarm try to pull her down again, but she avoids them. (Att: 8 vs. Fort) She also manages to avoid the ones trying to bite her. (Att: 9) Fargath (R,8): moves for a better shot at the swarm and throws his knife at the swarm, but fails to connect. He directs Kira to move up next to Tristeza so she can benefit from the dogs blinking ability. Kira (K,7): moves next to Tristeza. Cross (Q,7): Wren (K,6): gets an idea and rushes back out the door to get into position for his plan. He then gives a shrill whistle and somehow directs it at the swarm causing it to recoil and stumble into the rune traps. (Staggering note vs will: 16, 5/2 = 2 dmg and pushes target 2 squares to F,7 causing it to take damage from the rune trap. Dmg: 8) AP used. Wren quickly tries the same trick, but this time it does not affect the swarm. (Att: 10 vs will.) Hagurr (S,5): continues to move around the runes on the floor and then Issues Battlemind's Demand on the swarm impelling them to attack him. (This mark overrides Tristeza's Divine challenge.)
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Cross is up. I will send a PM to suyh82. Tristeza can make her round 3 actions also.
Tristeza following Hargur's instructions moved next to her ally (@F09) providing added support to his plans while hoping to draw in another she noticed into a basic team play's favored positional trap.
As she secured an alert stance, she waited to spring a surprise on the first enemy to close in to her weapon's edge while shielding Hargur from any flank attack using her shield. The Actions Show 4th Round Tristeza is on I07 with a longsword and shield ready. Move: To H08, G09, F09 Standard: Readied Action: Enfeebled Strike vs First enemy to triggered by moving within the power's range: 17vsAC If hit does 4 damage. (No Marking means no effect) THE ROLLS: Readied Enfeebled Strike From G09 (1d20+8=17, 1d8+3=4)
 Round 3 Tristeza (H,8): (Starting within aura 1 of swarm lets them make a MBA vs you) (Att: 18, Dmg: 8) Starting next to the swarm leaves Hagurr vulnerable to some of the biting creatures and they score more bites on her. She uses Divine Challenge on the swarm, then attacks with Valiant Strike, but fails to connect. She then shifts away. Gnome Skulk (G,11 ): ???? Needlefang Drake Swarm 1 (G,9): rushes after Tristeza. Some of the swarm try to pull her down again, but she avoids them. (Att: 8 vs. Fort) She also manages to avoid the ones trying to bite her. (Att: 9) Fargath (R,8): moves for a better shot at the swarm and throws his knife at the swarm, but fails to connect. He directs Kira to move up next to Tristeza so she can benefit from the dogs blinking ability. Kira (K,7): moves next to Tristeza. Cross (Q,7): takes a second to catch his breath. He then moves up behind Hagurr and then drops a shroud on the swarm. Wren (K,6): gets an idea and rushes back out the door to get into position for his plan. He then gives a shrill whistle and somehow directs it at the swarm causing it to recoil and stumble into the rune traps. (Staggering note vs will: 16, 5/2 = 2 dmg and pushes target 2 squares to F,7 causing it to take damage from the rune trap. Dmg: 8) AP used. Wren quickly tries the same trick, but this time it does not affect the swarm. (Att: 10 vs will.) Hagurr (S,5): continues to move around the runes on the floor and then Issues Battlemind's Demand on the swarm impelling them to attack him. (This mark overrides Tristeza's Divine challenge.) Round 4 Tristeza (H,8): follows the directions given and moves over next to Hagurr and readies to attack the swarm if it moves within range. Gnome Skulk (G,11 ): ???? Needlefang Drake Swarm 1 (G,9): rushes towards Fargath and Kira taking more damage from the rune trap (Dmg: 5) (Fargath gets an OA on the swarm) Some of the swarm then tries to pull Fargath down (Att vs Fort: 13 miss) while others try to bite him. (Att: 10 miss) Fargath (R,8): Suffers attack by swarm for starting in its aura. (Att: 7 miss) Kira (K,7): Suffers attack by swarm for starting in its aura. (Att: 17, Dmg: 5) Cross (Q,7): Wren (K,6): Hagurr (S,5):
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Fargath, Wren, Cross adn Hagurr are up for round 4 and Tristeza is up for round 5. 
Wren watching the swarm attacking Fargath insured his ally's safety by instructing verbally with a firm, soft tone "Move to your left!" (Free Action: Vitue Of Cunning, Immediate Reaction; sliding Fargathfrom H,6 to H, 5) and with a change in his voice tone and with the grip on his small but solid wood stick in his hand he refocused his voice to make a loud high skrieking warning toward the drake swarm by screaming "Move back, you pests!!". (Staggering Note Roll(1d20)+7: 11,+7 Total:18 Round 4: Wren: staggering note vs swarm If hit push to G,7 then F,8 = 18vsWill, 5/2 = 2 thunder damage and Drake Swarm is pushed to g,7 then f,8 Granting Hargurr a basic attack)
Wren skrieking shout staggered the swarming drakes; forcing them back onto the runes and next to the awaiting Hargurr and Tristeza. Watching the plight of the drakes, the bard then shouted at Hargurr,"They're coming your way! Hit them now!!" and then watched in anticipation that his allies, especially Hargurr would finish what they started on the mean creatures.
Hagurr grins as Wren pushes the swarm to him. "Gotcha!" he cries and squishes one of them stepping into his swing. With a great yell, he blasts a waves of psionic force, but he slips and the wave passes over the drakes and rebounds from the ceiling with a crack. "Or not..."
Hagurr rd 4 Show Free: MBA vs the swarm in F8. +6 vs AC 18. Hit for 5 HP. 14(1d20) +6 = 20; 9(2d6) +2 = 11, 1/2 damage. Standard: Bull's Strength, +2PP, vs swarm. Miss 2(1d20) +8 = 10; 8(2d6) +4 = 12 Statblock Show
Heh, been gone a month and haven't missed one round
As the swarm moves in to attack him Fargath slices one of the drakes, dropping it to the ground and sending his spirits to grapple with the rest of them. After Wren completely rearranges the battlefield Fargath moves into position to shield the tiny bard, sending Kira to help the others, before letting his knife fly once again. The knife connects to a drake again, and the remaining drakes find themselves being bitten and harassed by the spirits in addition to being grappled by them. crunch Show OA: Grappling Spirits vs swarm (1d20+11=24, 1d6+7=10) Move: Moves to H7, Kira moves to F10 Standard: Biting Swarm vs. Swarm (1d20+11=18, 1d6+7=13) 
Ok I have figured out where Cross is (E10) and that Hagurr is next to him at E9. Below them I think is Tristeza at F9. The swarm is at F8 and has taken 18 damage this round and has 1 shroud on it.
Cross watches as the others battle the drakes, soon it will be time to hunt the gnome. He whispers to the shadows in his soul and they reach out to the myriad little hearts of the drakes attaching themselves. Then with a quick step he brings himself up beside the swarm and pulling on those shadowy tethers slashes his weapon through the swarm without catching a single one it seems...though perhaps that one died of fright. Crunch Show Minor: Apply a second shroud.
Move: Shadow step to G9 Standard: Use Shroud. Shadow Storm vs Swarm (AC) (2 shrouds, 3 adjacent creatures) (1d20+9=10, 2d4+5+3+2d6=16) Nat 1 => miss. Shroud does 1 damage (after halving).
Round 4 Tristeza (F,9): follows the directions given and moves over next to Hagurr and readies to attack the swarm if it moves within range. Gnome Skulk (?,?): ???? Needlefang Drake Swarm 1 (H,7): rushes towards Fargath and Kira taking more damage from the rune trap (Dmg: 5) (Fargath gets an OA on the swarm) Fargath slashes and manages to hit some of the drakes. Some of the swarm then tries to pull Fargath down (Att vs Fort: 13 miss) while others try to bite him. (Att: 10 miss) Fargath (H,6): Suffers attack by swarm for starting in its aura. (Att: 7 miss) Kira (I,7): Suffers attack by swarm for starting in its aura. (Att: 17, Dmg: 5) Cross (E,10): Wren (J,6): Wren uses Virtue of Cunning to move Fargath out of the way and then attacks the swarm with Staggering Note driving it back into the rune trap again. He calls out to the others that they should attack now, but the damage is too much for the swarm and it collapses the last few creatures alive rush off looking for a safe place to hide. Hagurr (E,9):
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The final swarm is destroyed and quiet returns to the ruins leaving you with several dead bodies of the small drakes and the doors to the east.
Fargath breathes a sigh of relief as the last drake falls to the ground. He has never fought such creatures and he didn't like the way his knife was so ineffective against them. He pats Kira, saying a few reassuring words before turning to the others.
"Let us see if we can't catch up with that gnome. We better be careful though, by now he's probably had time to warn someone or set up an ambush." Fargath then gets ready to move out, assuming they will move in the same order as earlier.
Tristeza catcning her breath respond, "I agree but give me a moment to check my gear."
"We should take a moment, the gnome was injured and may not have gone far, he might have waited to see if we survived and how injured we are," Cross observes his head tilted to one side as if listening as he turns to examine the exit away from the stairs.
Perception (1d20+7=19)
Not one for discussing much, Fargath simply nods and defeers to the other's opinions, waiting until they think it is a good idea to go on.
Hagurr stands there, stone-faced for a good minute. Then he shakes himself all over and smiles at Wren. "Good work there, little rhymer, and the rest of you. I.. I'll try to do better next time." He tries to be patient while they discuss what the gnome might or might not have done, then interrupts. "If everyone is ready for another bout, let's get on with it. Whatever he might be doing, it won't help to give him all day. Off we go!" He edges toward the open door, ready to step through if the party doesn't object.
short rest Show recover encounter powers and power points. Do we hit a milestone? Statblock Show
Wren smiling and shouting back to Hargurr "Good work, yourself battler! That gnome looks to be running desperately and injured but he seems to know what's here ahead of us. Shouldn't be too difficult to run him down again but we must more careful in our pursuit."
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