Ashardaldon Series - Unoptimized KK (Inactive)

Game Master Freddy Honeycutt

Respen, respen, ..........anyone, anyone?

Buellerrrrr!

Reflex:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Respen tries to avoid the grappling roots but gets entangled yet again. He tries to break free of the blasted plants. As he fails at tearing apart the plants the halfling looks at his kin free of the plants and yells "Take him down Thedrin do it for the small guy!" With the words the halfling monk feels a surge of confidence.

Strength check to break out(move action):1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Inspiring word on Thedrin he gains a +2 morale bonus on attack rolls, skill checks, ability checks, and saving throws. So trip and deafen that jerky druid! It will last for 1 round.

Thedrin feels a surge of confidence and the slight taste of bacon in his mouth as he fights free of the plants to draw next to Belak. Tipping his imaginary hat to the druid, Thedrin reaches down and yanks his feet skywards...

Trip: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 8 + 2 = 19

Move action to get out of the rest of the entangle, then trip the dirty druid.

Thedrin trips the druid

Sharwyn attacks THedrin
1d20 ⇒ 14
damage 1d6 ⇒ 3

You are up!

Seeing the druid go down in a berobed pile, Thedrin turns to the woman who persists in attacking him. He slaps her with a cupped hand on one ear, before spitting in her eyes...

Dirty Flurry (Deafen then Blind): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 and 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Gurukk will swing at the downed druid with his axe

Attack with great axe and bonus with prone 1d20 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 4 = 25
Damage 1d12 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Respen slowly moves to towards the druid, his restrictive swing comes down on the prone target. "I know the Lady wouldn't approve of this, BUT YOUR WAND IS P*SSING ME OFF!!!"

Longsword strike:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
Damage:1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Sneak attack damage:1d6 ⇒ 6

Xane calmly changes the smouldering falcata to her 'other' hand -adjusts her stance- and again makes a determined swing at the woman,

"Honey, when I say sit down? I mean SIT DOWN!"

Att Roll:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10 (Plus bonuses for her being distractd and now probably flanked etc)

Dam Roll:1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

*Sigh* Dice roller not liking me at the moment. (-_-)

Again, sub-dual damage only and Xane gives any enemies in reach a free Attack of Opportunity.

Thedrins upbringing goes against him in fighting dirty against a woman and he misses on both dirty tricks.

Sharwyn attacks Xane
1d20 ⇒ 8
damage 1d6 ⇒ 4

Belak whistles and a rush of twig blights come up behind you straight through the entangled area.....
"I have more pets!" says Belak....

Twig blights (3)
@Xane
Claws 1d20 ⇒ 10 Damage 1d4 ⇒ 2
Claws 1d20 ⇒ 8 Damage 1d4 ⇒ 4
@Thedrin
Claws 1d20 ⇒ 6 Damage 1d4 ⇒ 2
Claws 1d20 ⇒ 20 Damage 1d4 ⇒ 2
@Respen
Claws 1d20 ⇒ 1 Damage 1d4 ⇒ 1
Claws 1d20 ⇒ 6 Damage 1d4 ⇒ 2

Thedrin takes 4 points of damage

You are up!

Xane spares a disgusted look for the Druid on the floor, even as she ignores the woody menace scrabbling at her legs.

"All in good time, mate." Before solely focusing again on Sharwyn,

Att Roll:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Dam Rol:1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Again, sub-dual damage only and any enemies near by get Attacks of Opportunity.

Another Axe swing on the druid

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13 +4 still prone?

1d12 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

As the breeze of from the twigs cool off our dear hero Respen, he feels refreshed enough to try and break free of the grappling plants. As he gets resistance he gets more frustrated and takes his rage on the druid, "Your stupid plants! By the sheild maiden's good grace I will smite you! Until you don't get to control your damned bloody plants every again!" He drives his sword at the druid, flanking with Gurukk.

Str check:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Longsword attack:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Damage:1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Sneak attack damage:1d6 ⇒ 4

Surprised that the woman was able to easily evade his underhanded tactics, Thedrin spins and applies them to the newly arrived twig things...

Trip Flurry: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8 and 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

8/18 HP

Sharwyn is busy at the moment and Belak

Xanes sword really heats up 1d6 ⇒ 1

Belak
"Get away from me you arrogant fools!"

Assuming it's our go?

Xane sighs, calmly adjusts her stance and grip and again tries to make this other woman sit this fight out.

Att Roll:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Dam Roll:1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

She doesn't spare the (Hopefully still prone) Druid, or the scratchy twig blights a moments thought.

And dice roller still hates me. (-_-)

Xane draws another staff attack from the woman with woody skin...
1d20 ⇒ 5
1d6 ⇒ 2

"You do not understand! Screams Belak as he tries to get up....

You are up!

Xane simply blinks as the woman's stick swats her on the head. She sighs,

"Look luv, this is how you do it..." So saying Xane simply reaches out and tries to take the staff off Sharwyn.

Grapple Check:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18 (So, a CMB check against her CMD)

Yoink! (^_^)

Thedrin puts the boot in to Belak.... twice.... once to the kidney and once to the groin...

Dirty Flurry (Sicken then Shaken): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 and 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

Thedrin puts the boot in to Belak.... twice.... once to the kidney and once to the groin...

Dirty Flurry (Sicken then Shaken): 1d20+6 and 1d20+6

Gurukk will just try and hit him hard. He isn't fancy like Thedrin

Attack with Great Axe 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Damage 1d12 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Respen tries to break the grapple plants yet again.....his frustration with his faile attempts he just grits his teeth and brings down his longsword on the druid.

Str Check:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Longsword attack(flank with Gurukk):1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
Damage:1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Sneak attack Damage:1d6 ⇒ 4

Suddenly and for no discernable reason the roots of the area around the tree grip you as an entanglement....

Belak is unaffected and begins crawling swiftly away from you!

Belak crawls out of melee range

You are Up!

"There yah goes crawl away an I gets a shot at yah!"

Shortbow composite
Attack 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Damage 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

How far away did he crawl? In range for a burning hands?

Yes you may light his buns on fire!

Gurukk tries to follow the crawling druid

Reflex 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Stuck to his spot, Gurukk casts burning hands to burn away the brush and hopefully flash fry the druid

3d4 ⇒ (1, 4, 2) = 7 Reflex 13

Xane sighs as now the tree roots animate,

"Oh come on!"

Ref Save:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

At first the thicker tree limbs give her some trouble, but she simply and stubbornly begins to physically power towards the now fleeing Belak.

Str Check:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

"First you were all manic laughter and 'Those fools don't under stand'." She grits her teeth with the effort of fighting the tree.

"Then it was all "I have the powerrrr!."

She focuses her attention on the Druid.

"And now? Now all you can do is crawl away. I mean really, you aren't making a very good impression here."

Intimidate:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22 (Untrained)

Her scorn is evident in her voice and in her stance.

"So, las?" She says over her shoulder, "You might want to follow along and I'll show you how to properly use this." Xane waves the stick she's taken from Sharwyn.

So, grabbed by the freakin' tree now? Xane ignores the girl and moves towards Belak, probably at only 5' or so since the tree is giving a better performance at stuffing us up than Belak. :P

Reflex save
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Belak stands and casts a spell.

A 5 foot flaming shpere of fiery-force comes into being in front of the druid, quickly the ball of fire rolls towards Respen.

Reflex save Respen!

OR else
3d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 6) = 15

Reflex Save:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21 Finally a bit of luck

Avoiding the family sphere the plucky halfling moves closer to the druid and trying one last time to break out of the plants.

Str Check:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

Entangled again, Thedrin starts cursing in as many languages as possible before trying to tear free...

Escape: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

...slipping out and circling to the side of the dirty druid before he does additional dire diabolical deeds.

Xane and Gurrukk are up!

Xane continues to stalk towards Belak,

Ref Save:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

Str Check:1d20 ⇒ 8

And goes no where as the tree's roots prove tougher than the former whipping blades of grass.

"You're just slowing down the inevitable..." She grimly assures the Druid.

Reflex Save 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Unable to shake loose the vines Gurukk does a fire bolt

Range Touch Attack 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Fire Damage 1d6 ⇒ 4

"Fer cryin out loud!"

Shortbow composite
Attack 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Damage 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

The ball of fire rolls towards Thedrin

Reflex save of else

3d6 ⇒ (3, 2, 2) = 7

You are up!

Reflex Save 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Unable to shake loose again from the vines Gurukk does a fire bolt at the druid

Range Touch Attack 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22
Fire Damage 1d6 ⇒ 3

Belak clutches at his chest the fire bolt searing into the druids heart, staking him with fire besides his beloved tree.

The flaming shere winks out of existence and the roots and grasses go still, releasing everyone from the grip!

You have won!

Ding dong the druids dead!

Now what?

Xane walks up to the expired Druid,

"Now, you see honey..." She raises the stick, strikes a pose and demonstrates...

'THWACK!' As she brings the staff down upon the bodies head. (I leave the actual dice rolling and such out for simplicities sake.)

"That is how you wield a staff." Xane explains to Sharwyn.

Having finished her demonstration Xane actually walks back and looks at the other woman closely and clearly for the first time.

Perception:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

"Here...are you all right?" Xane asks, seemingly unconcerned with the wounds upon her upon body, then she looks about at every one else.

Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

Thedrin dances out of the way of the ball of fire before it disappears with the druid's death. Taking stock of the situation and moving back to the twig beasts to make sure they are all either dead - or not burning and liable to start a bonfire - Thedrin turns his attention to searching for loot...

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17

The woman Sharwyn appears completly still and takes no actions, does not speak merely stands there under the gulthias tree.....

Thedrin
masterwork sickle
masterwork sling

A magical longsword
a shortbow
33 arrows

a staff if Xane will let you have it! ;)

a wand (of entangle)

two potions

400 gold coins

and one large undergroud grove of plants.....

Xane very gently begins to examine the woman.

"Here, guys? I think the lass is in a bad way..." She says quietly.

Okay, any one with 'Knowledge Nature' or 'Knowledge Dungeoneering'?

"Ole Belak said tha we was too late tah save either one o tha humans."

Xane's jaw clenches, "Yeah, well that un-natural, expunged bugger be wrong on a whole heap of things to boot!" And so saying she kicks the corpse, just for good measure and emphasis.

"Well, if the lass is not responsive, we'll just have to take her to some one who might know a little more..." So saying Xane packs away her things, (Absently dropping the twig/stick/staff she'd been carrying) And then simply hoists the woman up over her shoulder.

"Okay, lets get everything together and head back to the tavern, hey?" She suggests. (^_^)

"Yar now the Fire God will have its sacrifice!"

Once everyone is ready to leave Gurukk will want to burn the tree down. He is willing to do what it takes. He has an unlimited 0-level Ray of Fire and 5 alchemist's flasks and if needed the wand of burning hands with 30 charges which he can try and booby trap if the tree still won't burn

Booby Trap Roll 1d20 ⇒ 20 + whatever stat bonus I can apply to make it burn the tree down

Gurukk will do Detect Magic and Spellcraft on anything that is magical. (It can wait til we get back in town)

spellcraft longsword 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
spellcraft wand 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
spellcraft potion 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
spellcraft potion 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

Helping to gather up the loot before standing in front of the Gulthias tree "Just doesn't seem natural leaving it standing like this... Gurukk, would you do the honours?"

Gurukk

The tree catches on fire and Gurrukk stand ready to continue the blaze far into the night.

the heat from the tree increases forcing you back
or else 1d2 ⇒ 1 damage
.....or a general lack of eyebrows.

"Does mah beard look curly tah you?"

"Durned fool an his fire, tryin tah make me look stupid."

.....or a general lack of eyebrows.

Gurukk dances and giggles and is more than willing to lose his eyebrows or any other hair he may have left.

Xane frowns at Gurukk's actions, but does not stop him from carrying out his actions.
But a small part of her wonders about destroying something that is purportedly unique...

With Sharwyn still over a shoulder Xane is ready to head for home.

(^_^)

Sharwyn gives no indication of feeling the flames at all as the tree burns, her wooden skin burns just as easily as the bark of the tree itself......

Her arm chars away to embers, flesh and bone having been replaced with wood, you realize that Belak had in fact killed her long before and made her body a puppet....