Ashardaldon Series - Unoptimized KK (Inactive)

Game Master Freddy Honeycutt

Half day trip so it is around noon. So you can do any of those things.

Respen stops playing his mandolin and puts it away. He taps on the pole with his cane and says "Beware, goblins aboot and apparently they don't care for visitors." He then looks towards Xane and says with a smirk,"That sounds tempting, but I believe I still remember a few climbing tricks from my youth hehe."

Urge to push people off cliff.....rising.

Respen stops playing his mandolin and puts it away. He taps on the pole with his cane and says "Beware, goblins aboot and apparently they don't care for visitors." He then looks towards Xane and says with a smirk,"That sounds tempting, but I believe I still remember a few climbing tricks from my youth hehe."

"Gurukk will give you his rope to tie around the pillar. If you think length will be enough." The orc hands Respen or Xane his rope.

Xane shakes her head at Gurukk's suggestion,

"I've no skill with knots. I'd let some one else do the tying, thanks." She continues to lean over the edge and look down into the ravine for any signs of movement.

Perception:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

"So, should we set up camp here? It's kind of out in the open, but then there's less places for something to sneak up on us from..." Xane ponders, then looks over at Berry.

"I offered to carry you before..." Xane mutters and shakes her head at the whimsical kid with a smile.

"I am not tired, though can rest if you feel the need. Though we might be more comfortable in the ravine, it will shield us from the elements" Thedrin adds with a serene smile on his face.

"I'd rather keep moving so long as there's daylight." she said.

Climbing down? Establish marching order in the OOC thread, ie who goes first, second, third, etc. Will also need to set night watch schedule in the same fashion in OOC thread. Thank you! ;)

A sandy ledge overlooks a subterranean gulf of darkness to the west. The ledge is wide but rough. Sand, rocky debris, and the bones of small animals cover it.

A roughly hewn stairwell zigs and zags down the side of the ledge, descending into darkness the limits of your vision do not reveal the bottom.

Landing looking up!

Comments welcome!…on the picture....;) Thank you!

Respen takes Gurukk's rope and ties it to the pillar. CMB for rope tying:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

As he tightens the knot he looks to the group and says "How does that old adage go, Age before beauty." Showing to the group he’s ready to go first if they want to climb down.

Respen takes Gurukk's rope and ties it to the pillar. CMB for rope tying:1d20+4

As he tightens the knot he looks to the group and says "How does that old adage go, Age before beauty." Showing to the group he’s ready to go first if they want to climb down.

"Gurukk is 12. Does that mean I go first or last?"

"I'll stay at the top and go last, maybe with a second rope for people who don't feel confident in their climbing down? Berry, you wanted a ride, didn't you?" She asks.

"Also, if I fall I've only me to land on at the bottom." She adds with a grin.

Thedrin moves forward and starts down the rope - taking his time to descend. Taking 10 for a result of 11

Xane watches Thedrin's descent.

"Sure you don't want a sort of safety?" She calls.

Berry bounces up and down anxiously awaiting her turn.

Assuming the rope hasn't snapped already and Thedrin plunged to his doom, he merely pauses to look up at Xane's concern smiling before continuing.

Assuming the rope hasn't snapped already and Thedrin plunged to his doom, he merely pauses to look up at Xane's concern smiling before continuing.

Gurukk will follow Thedrin taking 10 as well for an 11

Respen will go next and join the group with taking 10 and having a result of dun dun dun 11.

The older halfling moves to the rope after he waits for Gurukk to get down, and then gives the group a dashing smile as he makes his way down the rope.

A sandy ledge overlooks a subterranean gulf of darkness to the west. The ledge is wide but rough. Sand, rocky debris, and the bones of small animals cover it. A roughly hewn stairwell zigs and zags down the side of the ledge, descending into darkness the limits of your vision do not reveal the bottom.

Landing looking up!

Made you look!

As you take in the scenery and before your perception checks…

Three Dire Rats Attack

The Rat Pack All three swarm the first person to the landing!
Attack #1 Rat bite 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 Damage 1d4 ⇒ 2
Attack #1 Rat bite 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 Damage 1d4 ⇒ 4
Attack #1 Rat bite 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22 Damage 1d4 ⇒ 2

Fortitude save DC 11 per bite!

Rats initiative “Them” 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

DM notes

Roll for “Us” Initiative!

Fort Save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Current HP: 15/17
Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Thedrin makes it to the landing only to be assaulted by the rats, one of which takes a bite out of his leg.

Hearing the sounds of....something...Xane peers down into the darkness.

Okay, exactly how far down is that ledge?

"You okay down there mate?" She calls, trying to see exactly what is going on.

perception:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

Need more betterInitiative rolls for "US"

60 to 80 feet down to the landing.....(edit)

"Yay! I mean Oh no! The little funny hobo is being eaten alive by rats!"

1d20 + 0 ⇒ (12) + 0 = 12

"Bugger!" Xane growls and simply begins to climb down using the hand holds in the cliff side.

Climb:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19(Untrained :)

Init1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Gurukk will finish climbing down the rope

Climb check 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17

The rats seeing new morsels decide to attack those who have climbed down....

The rats swarm around helping each other to find openings and bite!

Berry

Attacks
3d4 ⇒ (2, 3, 4) = 9

1- therin
2- Xane
3- Gurukk
4- Respin

Attack #1 Rat bite 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 Damage 1d4 ⇒ 4
Attack #2 Rat bite 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21 Damage 1d4 ⇒ 3
Attack #3 Rat bite 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17 Damage 1d4 ⇒ 3

You are up!

The rats seeing new morsels decide to attack those who have climbed down....

The rats swarm around helping each other to find openings and bite!

Berry
** spoiler omitted **

Attacks
3d4

1- therin
2- Xane
3- Gurukk
4- Respin

Attack #1 Rat bite 1d20+3 Damage 1d4
Attack #2 Rat bite 1d20+3 Damage 1d4
Attack #3 Rat bite 1d20+3 Damage 1d4

You are up!

Fortitude Save1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12

Gurukk attacks the rat that attacked him with his Great Axe!

Attack1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
Damage1d12 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

"Gurukk thinks the Fire God has provided dinner!"

Initiative:1d20 ⇒ 9
Fort. Save:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

Respen draws out his dagger and stabs the one that bites him. He yells,"IMOEDAE GUIDE MY BLADE!"

Attack:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Critical Confirmation:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Damage:1d3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Critical Damage:1d3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Total Damage:9
And she guided it well, haha

Initiative:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

Fort Save:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

As the rat bites into her Xane just grunts and draws her sword as she comes to stand upon the ledge.

Att Roll:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Dam Roll:1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Two dead rats in a few seconds!

And a third one injured!

Berry is up!

Hmmmm. Honestly not much I can do from the top of the cliff.

Shaking her teddy around Berry cheers on the action. "Yay! Get em! Kill em! Bleed them!"

Berry slowly makes her way down the rope.

Taking ten for a total of 11. Kind of figure this fight will be done before I get down anyway.

Mouth slightly agape in shock at the sight of blood and his party member's bloodlust, Thedrin concentrates on keeping out of the way.

Thedrin takes a total defense action bumping AC up to 23

The last injured rat attacks again....The funny hobo

Attack #1 Rat bite 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

Damage 1d4 ⇒ 1

Fort save DC 14 to avoid filth fever!

That was close!
The rat bites at The leg, but that chunk of flesh is already missing!

You are up!

The last injured rat attacks again....The funny hobo

Attack #1 Rat bite 1d20+3

Damage 1d4

Fort save DC 14 to avoid filth fever!

That was close!
The rat bites at The leg, but that chunk of flesh is already missing!

You are up!

Gurukk steps back to get a good angle and shoots a ray of fire at the rat

1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6 ranged touch
1d6 ⇒ 6

Respen dashes behind the dire rat, and stabs it with his dagger.

Attack:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Damage:1d3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Sneak attack Damage:1d6 ⇒ 6

Respen finishes off the last rat!

Perception DC 13

The Switchback stairs

At the edge of sight, a fortress top emerges from the darkness. The subterranean citadel, though impressive, seems long forgotten, of the lightless windows, cracked crenellations, and the leaning towers are any indication. All is quiet, though a cold breeze blows up from below, bringing with it the scent of dust and a faint trace of rot.

Xane watches the small figure of berry descend. Placing her large self in such a way so as to maybe cushion any fall.

"Here now. You could have waited. I was quite prepared to climb back up and give you a ride down." She says to the smaller Berry, the incident with the rats seeming completely forgotten.

Perception:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

climb: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (11) - 1 = 10

Triesta climbs down after them.

"Are you guys alright? I heard squeaking and combat."

perception:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Sleight of hand:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
(for my trick moves hehe)

Respen flips his dagger into its scabard, and says with a roguish smile "There's never anything worry about when Sir Bayleef is around, and Xane if you need some tips on your blades follow through I'll be glad to show ya a trick or two. My dear healer, you might want to check on Thedrin he got attack the most." As he says that Respen pulls out his cane, and surveys the area for anymore vermin.

Xane just shrugs at every one's comments about their scratches and helps people down off the rope and onto the ledge.

Gurukk starts rounding the rats up for dinner later. When he gets to Thedrin he asks, "You want that for your dinner or will you share with Gurukk?"

Thedrin looks mournfully at Gurukk "Any loss of life is unfortunate, though if it can continue to serve in death as sustenance then so be it". He still looks a bit shellshocked by the easy brutality of his team-mates.

I think I've figured out a way to play to his vows and still allow the party to play to their characters - we'll see how it plays out over the next couple of encounters

The black-armor-clad woman walks over to the monk, lays a hand on his shoulder.

Cure light wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

As you examine the area the rats seem to have come out of holes/cracks or cubbies that make it easy for them to hide.

Gurukk considers the dire rat carcasses and decides to gut/ skin/butcher/package or cook/smoke? the meat.

The stairs and several landings loom ahead of you or a climb up using the rope and hand/foot holds....

Stairs

Berry frowns at the dirtying of her dress. "Bleh! Rats are icky! Green face man can have them!"

As you examine the area the rats seem to have come out of holes/cracks or cubbies that make it easy for them to hide.

Gurukk considers the dire rat carcasses and decides to gut/ skin/butcher/package or cook/smoke? the meat.

The stairs and several landings loom ahead of you or a climb up using the rope and hand/foot holds....

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Gurukk will cook them whenever we stop for a rest. Guess it is time to head down the stairs?

"It's still early My dear firestarter, let us keep moving." Respen replies to Gurukk. He will take the lead and be on the look out for any traps along the stairs.

Perception:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

The narrow stairs empty into a small courtyard, apparently the top of what was once a crenellated battlement. The buried citadel has sunk so far into the earth that the battlement is now level with the surrounding cavern floor. The floor stretches away to the north and south, and it is apparently composed of a layer of treacherous, crumbled masonry, which reaches to an unknown depth.

To the west looms the surviving structure of what must be the Sunless Citadel.

A tower stands on the west side of the courtyard.

The terrain is rough and difficult to move through.

Thedrin continues to walk with the group, making a conscious decision to keep a good eye on what is ahead.

The narrow stairs empty into a small courtyard, apparently the top of what was once a crenellated battlement. The buried citadel has sunk so far into the earth that the battlement is now level with the surrounding cavern floor. The floor stretches away to the north and south, and it is apparently composed of a layer of treacherous, crumbled masonry, which reaches to an unknown depth.

To the west looms the surviving structure of what must be the Sunless Citadel.

A tower stands on the west side of the courtyard.

The terrain is rough and difficult to move through.

"Gurukk thinks we need to be careful here, could twist ankle."

Gurukk will try and see a way in perception 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

Xane nods as she walks slowly through the shattered rubble. Her sword still in her hand as she too looks about for any openings.

Perception:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

And not coming u with much.