Baby, It's Cold Outside-A Reign of Winter PbP (Inactive)

Game Master alexgndl

"I would offer Ghulassen some ice for that burn, but it would probably just melt right off."

So NOBODY had Kn. Nature?

I already did a check before unless The Knowledge of the Natural Beings of Nature, Created by Nature ,Built to be in Nature by Nature in Natural Nature Environments that Sustain Habitats does not count as Nature.

"I would offer Ghulassen some ice for that burn, but it would probably just melt right off."

"I can provide some water with my all powerful magical powers, but alas, not even an Ifrit of my power can defeat the ever powerful being of Time."

If you write something like that I'm just going to glance over it because it's far too long for a roll description. It was an Atomie, you can look 'em up if you like.

Sun Xiao holds his sword between two fingers and glares at it, then asks the magic users of the group.

"Do you know any way to undo this?"

Kn. Arcana or Spellcraft if you want to try it.

Kn. Arcana: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

Oh, come now, brain, I know you have something for me in there...

Jack casts Call to Mind, allowing forgotten knowledge and memories to resurface from his subconscious.

Kn. Arcana 2: Even Arcanier: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28

Aha, that's right!

"That was a Shrink Item spell, Sun Xiao. You simply have to throw the sword on the ground to undo the effect."

Sun Xiao raises his eyebrow, but does so.

Immediately the sword springs back to its original size, and he picks it up, buckling it back to his hip.

"Good work, Jack." he says, somewhat grudgingly.

So, where go, what do? Unfortunately this book seems to be SUPER linear so your only real options are "Forward or back" but I like to give y'all chances to chat and do your hobbies (bird watching or something I dunno man) too.

"That was nice... Anyone up for some bird watching?"

Hey what time is it? Didn't we agree on setting up camp early today?

also wheredafuk is azor

Time for El Kabong shenanigans

Ghulassen casts Summon Instrument for a Cuatro and starts hitting it against the rocks, practicing his stance.

"OLAYYYYEEEE!"

Ah, the hypothermia...sure you can camp.

The group stops for the night so Chloe can recover.

In the morning, they continue onward.

Before long they can see a stream, frozen over by the unnatural cold.

In the middle of the path leading up to the stream is a snowman, with a sign leaning against it that reads TRESPASSERS TURN BACK.

Anyone have alchemist's fire?

sorry I have been super busy exams and all that jazz.
Azor looks around for anything suspicious
perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

No prablem. You've been posting about once a day which is perfect.

Azor starts to look around for something important, but is distracted by a pretty pattern in the snow the wind whipped up for just a second.

Anyone have alchemist's fire?

I do

Jack looks around while using Detect Psionics.
Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

wow the snow is so pretty... Anyways are we going to ignore the sign or follow its directions.

Ghulassen feels a compulsive need to disrespect authority and starts to hack at the snowman and sign with a charging strike.

Attack: Swinging of the Swords: 1d20 ⇒ 3

And trips head first into the snow.

Hahaha oh wow.

Ghulassen charges at the snowman. When he gets within 15 ft. it speaks to him.

"Can’t you read? The sign says turn back! Now get lost!"

Jack tries to shout a warning to Ghulassen that it's magic, but it's too late. Ghulassen gets within striking range of the snowman when suddenly it lets out a high pitched shriek of frustration and explodes outwards in a burst of pure sound.

1d8 ⇒ 4

Fort save Ghulassen, and take 4 damage.

3Fortidute: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

Ghulassen struggles, but barely manages to shake off the stunning attack.

Alerted by the loud noise, two creatures silently lift up out of the frozen stream. Made of ice themselves, they leave no mark in the stream, and begin walking toward Ghulassen, ending up .

And it's at this point, I need to make a map because terrain and distances have become important.

I made a Roll20 game for maps, found here. It's just really easy to make apps on. Accounts are free for those who don't have them.

And before I forget, Initiative time.

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

Initiating Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

initiative: 1d20 ⇒ 20
yay at least 1 of us has a good roll. or 2

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

so that's how it's gonna be huh

Sun Xiao: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

2d20 ⇒ (14, 17) = 31

Kn. Planes to identify these dudebros. Aaaand, ACTIONS!

I refer you to my previous excuses for lack of knowledge-diversification. :I

Jack loads his crossbow and casts inertial armor

Kn. Airplanes: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

Bard OP. Nerf now

Ghulassen then runs with haste to everyone else.

They are small Ice Elementals.

Your provoke an AoO from both of them for running away.

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

2d4 + 2d3 + 2 ⇒ (2, 4) + (3, 2) + 2 = 13

Ghulassen takes 13 damage and must make 2 Fort saves.

Edit: Correction, Ghulassen is knocked unconscious and is now at -3 HP.

The two ice elementals swing their frozen arms at Ghulassen's head, the numbing cold and massive force knocking him to the ground.

Well s!&&.

I DID A THING!

Sun Xiao debates for a moment whether he should go help the dumbass.

Hrmph. I guess the rest would get mad at me if I didn't.

He moves in and punches one in the face, but his fist slips off its icy body without doing any harm.

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Azor and Chloe, gooooooooo.

well a dying party member makes my turn easy
Idiot
Azor takes out his morningstar and then uses natural healing, heals for 3, and passes it to the unconscious Ghulassen.

yay for not having to touch people to heal

Ghulassen is now conscious at 0 HP, but is Staggered. He is also Prone, and to stand up he would need to spend his Move action (his entire turn since he's Staggered) and provoke another Attack of Opportunity from both Elementals (they nailed him before he could move).

Friendly GM advice: Stay down.

Chloe slips behind the elemental Sun Xiao is fighting, and STRIKES.

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
1d6 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 2 + (4) = 9

Gimme an Acrobatics check to move through a threatened square, please.

Actually two...the only way to get behind the one is to pass through a threatened square of both of them (just look at the map, you'll see what I mean).

Don't start dying too, Chloe. no pressure

Nvm then.

Moments before breaking into a run, Chloe realizes that her intended course would have brought her within the reach of both ice creatures, so she instead fires of a shot at the one Sun Xiao is fighting from her shortbow.

The previous roles would become 18 to hit and 5 damage.

Acceptibru. Wait, is yours a Composite shortbow? How'd you get all that gooooooooold? Because if it's not you don't add your Str to damage.

The elementals ignore the downed Ghulassen, and focus on the immediate threats.

One moves up to attack Chloe, while the other stays focused on Sun Xiao. Sun Xiao swipes as the second passes, but is unable to hit it with a solid attack. Both hit, and slam their respective targets hard.

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

1d4 + 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + (1) + 1 = 6
1d4 + 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + (2) + 1 = 6

Fort save Sun Xiao: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

AoO Sun Xiao: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Fort save Chloe, and take 6 damage. Jack-Jack.

Jack shoots his crossbow at the elemental attacking Chloe.

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
1d8 ⇒ 1

.....

Mighta been better of shooting your fire ray thing at the big ice creature...

Ghulassen.

Oh hush. I've only got three of them for the rest of the day, and that's if I don't do another Mage Inertial Armor.

Oh, I though that was the equivalent of your Cantrip, like an Acid Splash, except you can only cast it if you maintain Psionic Focus.

No, so just 3 damage.

1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

BTW I'm on two health.

You're probably thinking of Energy Splash, which behaves like you described but does a piddly 2 damage (3 against these guys).

Might not be too bad in this situation...

Azor moves to chloe and uses transfer wounds.

transfer wounds: 1d6 ⇒ 4
Chloe heals for 4 and I take 4 non lethal.

Ghulassen crawls into a fetal position while still staying in place and staying prone.

That shouldn't evoke an attack of opportunity right? If it does, then he doesn't do that. It doesn't really affect anything anyways.

"I REGRET EVERYTHING I'VE DONE."

Can Ghulassen play his tambourine while prone, and would doing so provoke an AoO?

The image of him trying to Inspire Courage in his allies while curled up on the ground in the fetal position is quite amusing to me.

Sun Xiao gets mad and takes out his sword, tired of his fists sliding off the slick surface, swinging it with both hands.

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

Azor heals Chloe, vital energy knitting her wounds together.

Yes he can, Jack. In fact, it would make Sun Xiao's hit hit if he did. And Chloe's up.

Ghulassen would rather sit there and regret everything than help the people who need it. Ghulassen is a dick like that.

For fack's sake, why is the NINJA the most friendly, caring person in this party?