Chapter 1 - Return to the Wold - IC

Map
Combat Sheet

You do not recognise the symbol on the brigands clothing but Iron Circle was often mentioned by the refugees that you spoke to on the road from Hammerfast. No special abilities for the monsters that you are aware of ... Wolves are fast and will try to get you on the floor, Brigands are stand up straight soldier types

Illumination: Bright light-this encounter takes place during daylight.
Burned Outbuilding: The thatch roof of this storage shed is burned away, and the walls are charred and weakened. Nonetheless, it's basically intact.
Farmhouse: The windows are shuttered, and the door is barred. Characters inside can fire missile weapons through loopholes in the shutters and door, gaining improved cover against attacks from outside. Opening the door or windows requires a DC 18 Strength check.
Embankment: This steep, dirt road embankment is difficult terrain.
Tree: The square occupied by the tree's trunk is impassable but provides cover. Climbing the tree requires a DC 10 Athletics check, and a creature up the tree gains concealment.
Wall: The fieldstone wall stands 4 feet high and provides cover against attacks that cross it. It costs 2 squares of movement to cross the wall.
Well: This 15-foot-deep well is surrounded by a low stone wall (+2 bonus to the saving throw to catch yourself). Climbing out ofthe well is difficult (DC 20 Athletics check).

Initiative Blocks

Dougan to complete his turn after first move action brings him to S5 above and then the wolves ...

1) Dougan
2) Wolves
3) Valdred and Wik
4) Brigands
5) Aliss, Riven and Munir

Round 1 Summary
Dougan Runs to S5

Actions

Move: Run to K8

As before, Endure Pain will activate the first time he's hit, for DR 7.

Map
Combat Sheet

You do not recognise the symbol on the brigands clothing but Iron Circle was often mentioned by the refugees that you spoke to on the road from Hammerfast. No special abilities for the monsters that you are aware of ... Wolves are fast and will try to get you on the floor, Brigands are stand up straight soldier types

Illumination: Bright light-this encounter takes place during daylight.
Burned Outbuilding: The thatch roof of this storage shed is burned away, and the walls are charred and weakened. Nonetheless, it's basically intact.
Farmhouse: The windows are shuttered, and the door is barred. Characters inside can fire missile weapons through loopholes in the shutters and door, gaining improved cover against attacks from outside. Opening the door or windows requires a DC 18 Strength check.
Embankment: This steep, dirt road embankment is difficult terrain.
Tree: The square occupied by the tree's trunk is impassable but provides cover. Climbing the tree requires a DC 10 Athletics check, and a creature up the tree gains concealment.
Wall: The fieldstone wall stands 4 feet high and provides cover against attacks that cross it. It costs 2 squares of movement to cross the wall.
Well: This 15-foot-deep well is surrounded by a low stone wall (+2 bonus to the saving throw to catch yourself). Climbing out ofthe well is difficult (DC 20 Athletics check).

Initiative Blocks

Valdred and Wik to go ...

Remember - the wall around the steading provides cover against attacks that cross it

1) Dougan
2) Wolves
3) Valdred and Wik
4) Brigands
5) Aliss, Riven and Munir

Round 1 Summary
Dougan Runs to S5 then runs to K8
Wolf 1 approaches Dougan and attempts to bite - misses
Wolf 2 approaches Dougan and attempts to bite with CA - misses and shifts away

Actions

Wolf 1
Move: to L7 without granting OA
Std: Bite Attack: Melee 1 (one creature); +7 vs. AC Hit: 1d6 + 3 damage (or 2d6 + 3 against a prone target). If the wolf has combat advantage against the target, the target falls prone. Effect:The wolf shifts 4 squares.

Misses

Wolf 2
Move: to L9 without granting OA and gaining CA for flank
Std: Bite Attack: Melee 1 (one creature); +7 vs. AC Hit: 1d6 + 3 damage (or 2d6 + 3 against a prone target). If the wolf has combat advantage against the target, the target falls prone. Effect:The wolf shifts 4 squares.

Misses - shifts away 4 sqs to I13

Move Action: Run (speed 6+2)
Standard Action -> Move Action: Run (speed 6+2)
Minor Action: Draw Hidden Dagger
Free Action: Draw dagger (offhand)

Wik will angle towards the side gate at F2.

Wik, Halfling Rogue (Scoundrel)
Init +6 HP 28/28 Bloodied 14 Healing Surge 7 (0 used /6)
AC 18 Fort 13 Reflex 18 Will 15 Speed 6
Str 12 (+1) Con 11 (0) Dex 19 (+4) Int 8 (-1) Wis 14 (+2) Cha 17 (+3)

Melee Basic Attack (Standard) +7 v AC (Level +1, STR +1, Class +1, Prof +3, Enh +1) 1d4+3 (STR +1, Feat +1, Enh +1)

Melee Basic Attack (Standard),

Ranged Basic Attack (Standard) Range 5/10 +10 v AC (Level +1, DEX+4, Class +1, Prof +3, Enh +1) 1d4+6 (DEX+4, Feat +1, Enh +1)

Ranged Basic Attack (Standard),

Acrobatic Strike (Standard) At-Will Martial, Weapon Standard Action Melee weapon Prerequisite: You must be trained in Acrobatics. Requirement: You must be wielding a light blade. Target: One creature Attack: (Dexterity vs. AC) +10 v AC (Level +1, DEX+4, Class +1, Prof +3, Enh +1) Hit: 1[W] + Dexterity modifier damage. 1d4+6 (DEX+4, Feat +1, Enh +1) If you are grabbed, you escape the grab. Effect: Before or after the attack, you shift 1 square.

Acrobatic Strike (Standard),

Deft Strike (Standard) At-Will Martial, Weapon Standard Action Melee or Ranged weapon Requirement: You must be wielding a crossbow, a light blade, or a sling. Effect: Before the attack, you can move up to 2 squares. Target: One creature Attack: (Dexterity vs. AC) +10 v AC (Level +1, DEX+4, Class +1, Prof +3, Enh +1) Hit: 1[W] + Dexterity modifier damage. 1d4+6 (DEX+4, Feat +1, Enh +1)

Deft Strike (Standard),

Running Slash (Standard) Encounter Martial, Weapon Standard Action Melee 1 Effect: You move up to your speed and make the following attack at any point during your move. This movement does not provoke an opportunity attack from the target. Target: One creature Attack: Highest ability modifier (Dex, +10) vs. Reflex (Level +1, DEX+4, Class +1, Prof +3, Enh +1) Hit: 1[W] + highest ability modifier damage (Dex), 1d4+6 (DEX+4, Feat +1, Enh +1) and the target is slowed until the end of your next turn.

Running Slash (Standard),

Opening Move (Standard) Encounter Martial, Weapon Standard Action Melee weapon Requirement: You must be wielding a light blade. Target: One creature Attack: (Dexterity vs. AC) +10 v AC (Level +1, DEX+4, Class +1, Prof +3, Enh +1) Hit: 2[W] + Dexterity modifier damage. 2d4+6 (DEX+4, Feat +1, Enh +1) Effect: You gain a power bonus to AC and Reflex equal to your Charisma modifier until the end of your next turn. Artful Dodger: The defense bonus equals 2 + your Charisma modifier.

Opening Move (Standard),

Duelist's Prowess (Minor) Daily Martial, Stance Minor Action Personal Effect: Until the stance ends, each time an enemy hits or misses you, you can use the Duelist's Prowess Attack power against it.

Duelist's Prowess (Minor),

Duelist's Prowess Attack (II) Trigger: An enemy adjacent to you attacks you Target: The triggering enemy Attack: (Dexterity vs. Reflex) +10 vs. Reflex (Level +1, DEX+4, Class +1, Prof +3, Enh +1) Hit: 1[W] + Dexterity modifier damage. 1d4+6 (DEX+4, Feat +1, Enh +1)

Duelist's Prowess Attack (II),

Fast Hands (Free) At-Will Free Action Personal Effect: You draw or sheathe a weapon, pick up an item in your space or adjacent to it, or retrieve or stow an item Special: You can use this power only once per round.

Fast Hands (Free),

Second Chance (II) Encounter Immediate Interrupt Personal Trigger: You are hit by an attack. Effect: The attacker must reroll the attack and use the second roll, even if it is lower.

Second Chance (II)
Notes +5 to saving throws against fear (Race)
+2 AC vs Opportunity Attacks (Race)
+CHA (+3) AC vs Opportunity Attacks (Class)
At the start of every encounter, you have combat advantage against any creatures that have not yet acted in that encounter. (Class)
Deal +2d6 extra damage (once per turn) to an enemy you hit while it was granting Combat Advantage to you. (Class)
+2 AC when adjacent to two or more enemies larger than you. (Feat)

Uses readied action from last post to attack. This moves his initiative up to right before the wolves (along with Dougan) for the next round.

Map
Combat Sheet

You do not recognise the symbol on the brigands clothing but Iron Circle was often mentioned by the refugees that you spoke to on the road from Hammerfast. No special abilities for the monsters that you are aware of ... Wolves are fast and will try to get you on the floor, Brigands are stand up straight soldier types

Illumination: Bright light-this encounter takes place during daylight.
Burned Outbuilding: The thatch roof of this storage shed is burned away, and the walls are charred and weakened. Nonetheless, it's basically intact.
Farmhouse: The windows are shuttered, and the door is barred. Characters inside can fire missile weapons through loopholes in the shutters and door, gaining improved cover against attacks from outside. Opening the door or windows requires a DC 18 Strength check.
Embankment: This steep, dirt road embankment is difficult terrain.
Tree: The square occupied by the tree's trunk is impassable but provides cover. Climbing the tree requires a DC 10 Athletics check, and a creature up the tree gains concealment.
Wall: The fieldstone wall stands 4 feet high and provides cover against attacks that cross it. It costs 2 squares of movement to cross the wall.
Well: This 15-foot-deep well is surrounded by a low stone wall (+2 bonus to the saving throw to catch yourself). Climbing out ofthe well is difficult (DC 20 Athletics check).

Initiative Blocks

Valdred and Wik to go ...

Remember - the wall around the steading provides cover against attacks that cross it

1) Dougan and Valdred
2) Wolves
3) Wik
4) Brigands
5) Aliss, Riven and Munir

Round 1 Summary
Dougan Runs to S5 then runs to K8
Valdred Readied Action triggers - attacks Brigand 1 - miss and Wolf 1 - hit for 11 dmg
Wolf 1 approaches Dougan and attempts to bite - misses
Wolf 2 approaches Dougan and attempts to bite with CA - misses and shifts away
Brigand 1 Draws Scimitar, moves and attacks Dougan - misses
Brigand 2 Draws Crossbow and readies to fire on first enemy in range by side path
Brigand 3 Draws Scimitar, moves and attacks Dougan - misses
Brigand 4 Draws Scimitar, moves and attacks Dougan - misses

Actions

Brigand 1
Minor: Draw Scimitar
Move: Walk to K7
Std: Scimltar +6 vs. AC 1d8 + 3 dmg


Brigand 2
Minor: Draw Crossbow
Move: Walk to F3
Std: Ready Action - fire crossbow at anyone appearing in normal range (15) by side gate


Brigand 3
Minor: Draw Scimitar
Move: Walk to K8
Std: Scimltar +6 vs. AC 1d8 + 3 dmg


Brigand 4
Minor: Draw Scimitar
Move: Walk to L9
Std: Scimltar +6 vs. AC 1d8 + 3 dmg

Standard: Run towards Valdred/Dougan (5 + 2)
Move: Run towards Valdred/Dougan (5 + 2)
Minor: None

Rivenalis Cambryn, Human Paladin
Init +1 HP 33+2/33 Bloodied 16 Healing Surge 12 (5 used /11)
AC 22 Fort 18 Reflex 16 Will 17 Speed 5
Str 18 (+4) Con 12 (+1) Dex 10 (0) Int 8 (-1) Wis 16 (+3) Cha 12 (+1)
Melee Basic Attack (Std), Ranged Basic Attack (Std), Holy Strike (Std), Valiant Strike (Std), Ardent Strike (Std), Divine Challenge (Min), Lay on Hands (2/3) (Min), Channel Divinity (Min), Divine Pursuit (Std), Takedown Strike (No Action), Blood of the Mighty (Std), Virtue (Min), Bastard Sword of Defense (Daily - II), Dwarven Plate Armor +1 (Daily - Free), CatStep Boots (Daily - Free)
Notes

• Swift Recovery: +3 bonus to healing surge value
  
• Mighty Challenge: Add Str modify to Divine Challenge damage
  
• Weapon Proficiency - Bastard Sword: Ability to wield a bastard sword
  

• Channel Divinity: Once per encounter you can invoke divine power, filling yourself with the might of Bahamut. You can use Divine Mettle and Divine Strength.
  
• Lay on Hands:
  
• Divine Sanction: You are able to mark a foe with specific powers. Until the mark ends, the target takes 4 (3 + 1 Cha) radiant damage the first time each round it makes an attack that doesn't include you as a target.
  

• Belt of Vigor: +1 to healing surge value
  
• Bastard Sword of Defense +1: DR 1
  
• Dwarven Plate Armor +1: +1 to Endurance
  
• Cat Step Boots: Half damage from falls and never land prone
  

Move/Move: Double move, staying behind Riven

statblock:Aliss Weaver

Aliss Weaver, Half-Elven Sorcerer (Elementalist), Infernal Prince
Init +2 HP 34/35 Bloodied 17 Healing Surge 8 (0 used /10)
AC 16 Fort 16 Reflex 13 Will 18 Speed 6
Str 10 (0) Con 18 (+4) Dex 12 (+1) Int 10 (0) Wis 10 (0) Cha 18 (+4)

MBA (Standard)

MBA (Standard),

RBA: Elemental Bolt (Standard) At-Will • Arcane, Elemental, Implement, Fire Standard Action Ranged 10 Target: One creature Attack: Charisma vs. Reflex Hit: 1d12 + 1d6 + Charisma modifier fire damage. Level 21: 2d12 + 1d6 + Charisma modifier fire damage. Special: This power can be used as a ranged basic attack. Cinder Hellfire Wand +1: +8 vs. REFLEX (+4 Charisma, +1 Half-Level, +1 Enhancement, +1 Feat, +1 Power), 1d12 + 1d6 + 12 (+4 Charisma, +4 Elemental Power, +1 Enhancement, +1 Item, +2 Superior Implement) fire damage.

RBA: Elemental Bolt (Standard),

Ignition (Standard) At-Will • Arcane, Elemental, Implement, Fire, Zone Standard Action Area burst 1 within 10 squares Target: Each creature in the burst Attack: Charisma vs. Fortitude Hit: 1d10 + Charisma modifier damage. Level 21: 2d10 + Charisma modifier damage. Effect: The burst creates a zone that lasts until the start of your next turn. Any creature that enters the zone or ends its turn there takes fire damage equal to your Constitution modifier. A creature can take this damage only once per turn. Cinder Hellfire Wand +1: +8 vs. FORTITUDE (+4 Charisma, +1 Half-Level, +1 Enhancement, +1 Feat, +1 Power), 1d10 + 12 (+4 Charisma, +4 Elemental Power, +1 Enhancement, +1 Item, +2 Superior Implement) damage.

Ignition (Standard),

Elemental Escalation (Fire) (Free) Encounter • Arcane, Elemental; Varies Free Action Personal Trigger: You use a sorcerer at-will attack power. Effect: You can make one additional creature a target of the triggering attack. If the attack's range is melee or ranged, the additional target must be within 5 squares of you. If the attack's range is area or close, the additional target must be adjacent to the burst or blast. Each target hit by the attack takes 1d10 extra damage of the type dealt by the triggering attack. In addition, you shift up to half your speed as a free action. Level 17: 2d10 extra damage, and ongoing 10 fire damage (save ends). Level 27: 3d10 extra damage, and the attack also deals half damage on a miss. Special: You can use this power only once per round.

Elemental Escalation (Fire) (Free),

[1]

[1],

Hellish Rebuke (Standard) At-Will • Arcane, Fire, Implement Standard Action • Ranged 10 Target: One creature Attack: Constitution vs. Reflex Hit: 1d6 + Constitution modifier fire damage. The first time you take damage before the end of your next turn, the target takes 1d6 + Constitution modifier fire damage. Level 21: 2d6 + Constitution modifier damage and extra damage. Cinder Hellfire Wand +1: +8 vs. REFLEX (+4 Charisma, +1 Half-Level, +1 Enhancement, +1 Feat, +1 Power), 1d6 + 12 (+4 Charisma, +4 Elemental Power, +1 Enhancement, +1 Item, +2 Superior Implement) fire damage.

Hellish Rebuke (Standard),

Knack for Success (Minor) Encounter Minor Action Close burst 5 Target: You or one ally in the burst Effect: Choose one of the following. The target makes a saving throw. The target shifts up to 2 squares as a free action. The target gains a +2 power bonus to his or her next attack roll made before the end of his or her next turn. The target gains a +4 power bonus to his or her next skill check made before the end of his or her next turn.

Knack for Success (Minor),

Hellfire Heart (None) Encounter • Divine, Fear, Fire No Action Special Trigger: You hit an enemy with an attack. Effect: The enemy takes fire damage equal to 1 + your Charisma modifier. Until the start of your next turn, the enemy takes a –2 penalty to the attack rolls of attacks that include you as a target. Level 11: 3 + your Charisma modifier fire damage. Level 21: 5 + your Charisma modifier fire damage.

Hellfire Heart (None),

Dragonflame Mantle (Interrupt) Encounter • Arcane, Fire Immediate Interrupt Personal Trigger: You are hit by an attack Effect: Until the end of your next turn, you gain a +1 power bonus to all defenses, and any creature that hits you with a melee attack takes 1d6 fire damage.

Dragonflame Mantle (Interrupt),

Viper Belt (None) Encounter No Action Personal Effect: Use this power when making a saving throw against ongoing poison damage. Gain a +2 power bonus to the saving throw.

Viper Belt (None)
Notes -
Resist 5 fire, resist 5 poison
Low-light Vision, Group Diplomacy
Background: +2 Arcana
Empowered Crit: +1d10 extra damage on critical hit

Munir Foehammer, Dwarf Runepriest
Init +1 HP 33/33 Bloodied 16 Healing Surge 8 (0 used /10)
AC 20 Fort 16 Reflex 13 Will 14 Speed 5
Str 18 (+4) Con 16 (+3) Dex 10 (0) Int 10 (0) Wis 14 (+2) Cha 11 (0)
Melee Basic Std, Ranged Basic Std, Word of Dimnishment Std, Word of Shielding Std, Anvil of Battle Std , Rune of Mending Min, Rune of Endless Fire Std, Razor Shield IR, Icon of Victory Min
Notes
+5 saving throw vs. poison (Race)
Second wind = minor action (Race)
Hammer proficiency (Race + Class)
No speed reduction by armor (Race)
Can move 1 less when forced to move (Race)
Saving throw when forced to ground (Race)
Can enter rune states (Class)
Power option: Destruction rune (Class)
Power option: Protection rune (Class)
Rune of mending power (s. powers) (Class)
Protection rune: Adjacent allies can gain resist 2/all
Destruction rune: +1 attack against enemies next to me (Class)
Proficiency w/ maces (Class)
When bloodied +1 dmg (Feat)
+1 dmg w/ hammers (Feat)

Running towards the map

Looks like it'll be a while before the rest of the party joins me. So...time to bring out the big guns.
Standard: Masterful Spiral hitting Brigands 1,3, and 4, and Wolf 1.



Edit: All hits! And Brigand 3 dies.

This triggers: Flurry of Blows for 6 more damage on an enemy of choice, and Rain of Hammers Ki Focus Property for 3 more damage. I'm putting all 9 damage on the wolf, killing it..

I'll also trigger Furious Assault on Brigand 1.


Action Point: Standard: Five Storms on Brigands 1 and 4. Since both are bloodied, I get 1 bonus damage from Ki Focus Expertise