DM Nick's-Ferelden "The Calm Before the Storm" (Inactive)

Game Master HarbinNick

Aldo stays quiet, directly in front of Maraas. He breaths in the fresh air and his mind is perhaps elsewhere, Still overwhelmed by so many open spaces, he seems particularly interested in the 10 foot round trees and looks longingly at the birds he sees. His eyes also wonder occasionally to Kalyn, but he does his best not to reveal this fact."You've too much faith in Steel friends, I wont be surprised if us Elves out task the two of you." He chuckles .

Perception1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15

Initiative1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Dargail takes point. "Beh! Stinking mages think they can talk big cause ye gots a lot of magic. Well keep talking. Best ta let da scores speak fer themselves. I'll lead this show then." Dargail will lead the group down the path.

Perception:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

Initiative:1d20 + 0 ⇒ (16) + 0 = 16

Kalyn stays behind Dargail and ahead of Aldo and Aloris, in case she needs to help the party's casters.
"Beware of the traps Dargail.Forests and woods aren't my preferred ground, so i can only help so much"

Initiative 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
Perception 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

The ground is getting more rocky, and there is a small cliff race running east of you (about 9' high). You round a bend and Dargail motions for you to halt, it seems there is a cleverly disguised and barricaded enterence to a cave. Once about 80' away, Dargail is suddenly shot at by three arrows...
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
...to be continued...

Two arrows punch through Dargail's armor, but he deflects the third with his shield just in time...
1d8 ⇒ 6
1d8 ⇒ 8
You take 14 points of damage
There are three tall darkspawn, hurlocks, firing at you from the mouth of the cave. They have a crude but effective wooden barricade in front of them...]You can't charge or attack them in melee unless you destory the cover. Ranged attacks are normal as it is only waist high.
H=Hurlock,C=Cliff,T=Tree,x= low cover.=normal
D=Dargail

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 Darkspawn initiative

Dargail cries out as he goes down.
Dargail is at -3 rolling to stabilize:1d20 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (13) + 1 - 3 = 11

Dargail stabilizes

Miserable d20 system and being a sucky lvl 1 character. Grrrr.

"Cover me!"

Maraas, enraged at the cruel darkspawn, charges the barricade and renders it to splinters with his massive sword.

Sunder 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15 for 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 1) + 4 = 9

If this is not a valid action, Marass will grab Dargail and move everyone back out of the archers' range.

Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

Cure light wounds: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Aloris steps over to the fallen dwarf, pressing his hand into the pooling blood and whispering, "Suledin, durgen'len." Yellow-green light pours from beneath his palm, scenting the air with sweet nectar.

Edit: Crap! I didn't see that Dargail had fallen! If it's okay I'd like to change my action to how Aloris would have actually reacted. If not, my original action text is above in the spoiler.

Initiative: sorry for forgetting to roll.

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

Maps are not scaled.How do we understand what are borders of 5' squares?

Kalyn won initiative over the hurlock, but throwing knives have too limited range, and she hasn't readied one yet so she'll go behind the nearest tree and try to approach under cover, looking for traps along the trees of course(+1 perception for trapfinding)

Perception for traps 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

When three arrows strike Dargail Kalyn shouts out of fear "Dargail"
Than she runs for the nearest group of trees swearing "Bastards"

Round 2 Action

As Aloris begins to heal Dargail and he regains consciousness, he quickly pulls out the arrows before Aloris finishes. "Blighted darkspawn. Cowards! Why don't ye little runts come an face me face ta axe like good little minions of evil!?" Dargail looks around and then at Aloris. "Aye, guess I owe ya one Dale boy. I take back half the things I said about ye earlier. Now, let's get to this fight." Dargail evaluates the distance. Seeing Maraas charge ahead and destroying the barricade Dargail smiles. "Well now there's only one way ta do dis now. CHARGE!!!" Dargail goes charging up to the darkspawn. Not sure if the distance is to great for a charge but that is what he will do/

Dargail attacks one darkspawn if able. 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19 For:1d10 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Aldo's actions for round 1 are still missing

-Almost as soon as the arrows strike the dwarf, the Qunari lets out a yell and charges the wooden blockade. His massive strength shatters it to splinters. That said it wasn't that well built.
-The dalish elf reaches down and heals Dargail, returning him to the fight, at the same time Kalyn ducks behind a tree and starts making her way through the cover the forest provides.
On round 2 Dargail can indeed charge but we are waiting for Aldo to post and after Aldo I will mention the darkspawn response. Dargail both you actions and rolls will remiand valid unless Aldo lets lose a serious tactial change such as altering reality...
You can figure the maps are drawn to one character per 5' square unless I say otherwise.

I'm going to be away from a keyboard until Sunday evening, just so eveyone knows. In the interest of moving the story. I will post Marass' intended action.

Seeing that Dargail is back up and charging, Maraas redoubles his efforts against the darkspawn. He attacks the nearest one.

Power Attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 for 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (3, 4) + 8 = 15

In his zeal, Maraas aimed poorly...

Bump

Bu-bump

-Maraas and Dargail charge into the Hurlock archers. Maraas swings widely, but Dargail connects with one. He shatters its knee with a blow from his ax. It still stands, but an arrow through the neck, fired by the Dalish elf, brings it down. The scout sees no signs of traps, and she rolls into a position to flank the archers...Meanwhile the two reamining Hurlocks drop their weapons and draw blades, which they swing at the Qunari.
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
Both attacks miss...they seem far better with their bow than blade.
Begin Round three. 2 hurlocks stand at the enterence of the cave. You can't charge. Kalyn is in position to sneak attack...You all have flanking bonus. Except the Dalish elf. He's shooting into melee.

I'll assume Kalyn drew her rapier, not sure if she is in melee range, but the rapier is better than the throwing knife, and if she is in position to SA, she is in reach of a move action as well.

attack with flanking bonus1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
damage (piercing) 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
sneak attack damage 1d6 ⇒ 3

Kalyn jumps out of the wood and runs to the flank of the nearest hurlock, thrusting her rapier in the enemy's flank while he is occupied with her companions

taking advantage of the distraction, Marass deals a heavy blow to his opponent.

Attack 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 2 = 13 for 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 5) + 4 = 12

Dargail is now annoyed that someone just took his kill. He turns to the fresh foe and puts a little umph into his swing Power Attack
Dargail/w AXE +5
Pwr Atk -1
Flank +2
Total bonus +6
Attack:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18 For:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

"Damned," he mutters as the hurlocks fall into melee fighting. He slides the bow into his left hand, curling his right into a stiff arcane gesture as tiny jolts of electricity arch between his fingertips. He thrusts his hand forward with a thunderous pop and hurls the tiny static charge at his enemy.

Storm Bolt: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 vs. touch AC
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4 nonlethal damage, and target takes -2 to attack rolls for 1 turn.

Edit: Whoops, totally forgot. That's a 5 vs. touch AC.

Still waiting Aldo or GM still having problem getting online?

Another Hurlock is struck down, and the third swings is desperation at the Qunari
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
It almost, almosts finds a way through Maraas' armor but scrapes along the tough hides he wears
With only a badly wounded hurlock remaining I'm going to skip ahead
The last Hurlock is cut down, and you survey the scene. Three hurlock archers lie at your feet. The mouth of the cave is narrow, and the passage way is only 5 and half feet tall, and 3 feet wide. It will be quite difficult for the Qunarri to follow, but possible. The question is not if there will be traps but rather how many...
Knowledge dungeonering or knowledge nature to get a feel for any geological details about the cave

I am a disgrace to dwarves for not having any knowledge dungeonneering. Paladin only comes with so many skill points.

"Hah, Managed to get another kill but sodding ancestors those arrows hurt. I'm not tainted am I?" Dargail looks himself over. "Meh, I think the beast are hiding in the cave. I took a nasty hit so I'd like someone beside me for support and to locate traps. We move slow and steady okay. Let's go." Dargail will wait for someone to join him and head into the cave at a slow causious pace. He has darkvision so he will keep his eyes peeled as long as nobody strikes up a light. Shouldn't need to considering were all non humans lol

Perception=1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

Kalyn quickly controls her body and clothes, and once she is sure not to have damage she looks down the cave.
"All that remains is to enter. Unfortunately the only rocky areas I know well are some corridors of some buildings in Denerim, I do not think that can help here".
She sighs
"I do not feel like exploring alone this time , but if you want I can walk just ahead of you and try to find traps if any"

Perception-Trapfinding 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

"Kayln, your skill with traps is unmatched by anyone here. I say you go first with Dargail close behind, then our elven friends, and I will protect our rear."

Aloris pulls back, planting his hands on his hips and examining the mouth of the cavern. "It's a tight squeeze, to be sure." He looks to the Qunari, and then to the rest of the group.

Is Dargail injured right now? I can pop a heal spell if I need to.

Knowledge Nature: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

Dunno if GM wants a Stealth roll too, since Kalyn is not alone this time but you never know

Stealth1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

Aloris...the lack of any breeze at the mouth of the cave means this cave is a dead end...in other words there is no other way in or out, so if anything is hiding in here, it knows there is no way out
-As you crawl into the tunnel, it grows narrower, at times everyone but the dwarf need to crawl on hands and knees. The templar points out a long trip wire connected to a flask of acid. Kalyn moves up to disable the trap
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23 She does so and receives an Acid flask. As you continue the path widens into a large circular room about 25' in diameter. It is pitch black. Dargail holds up a hand to hush the party...he hears some darkspawn grunting.

Dargail turns to the group and whispers as best he can. "Two big ones and one slightly bigger, must be da boss of these blighters." Dargail focuses and looks around to try and get a bigger picture before deciding what to do.

Perception:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

"Ready when you are"
Keeping her voice down,Kalyn readies her rapier and waits in silence.

Dargail you're pretty much the cork in the bottle...there is no way anybody is getting around anybody. At least not without a lot of grunting, shoving, and crawling between legs. In addition, you notice a genlock lurking in the shadows...making 4 not 3 darkspawn in the room....
Darkspawn perception to notice anything
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20
Dargail...you've got a surpirse round...everybody else roll iniative...
Sadly you're pretty much lined up in party order on hands and knees.
Darkspawn iniative
1d20 ⇒ 17
Darkspawn on 17.

Initiative 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
Waiting for more info to post actions

Initiative 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Okies.

Dargail points out the Genlock before moving to charge (Not sure if I can charge in the surprise round but you said I could charge so I'm gonna)

Initiative:1d20 ⇒ 20

Dargail charge the biggest Hurlock if possible otherwise he charges the nearest.

Attack (Pwr Atk added)1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22 For:1d10 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

HOLY! Dargail is fired up it seems

Nice

Envy envy envy grrrrr

Initiative 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19

-The Templar catches the giant Hurlock flatfooted, and brings his axe across its midsection....drawing blood. It just has time to step backwards...a split second later and it would have been gutted like a pig.
Aloris you are next. It is possible to enter the room, but you can't charge.
X=boss
x=hurlock
g=genlock
_=ground
#=Cave wall
D=Dargail
K=Kalyn

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Aloris squeezes past Kalyn, whips his head toward the Genlock and throws a bolt of static at it.

Attack roll: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 vs. touch AC (the genlock is flat footed, right?)
Damage roll: 1d6 ⇒ 1 nonlethal damage, and target takes -2 to attack rolls for 1 round.

When Aloris presse against her, Kalyn says “Hey, where are you touching?” while moving as well to enter the main cave, then she attacks the genlock.

attack 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

c***o she slips badly

Now that his alies are out of his way. maraas makes his way into the room and attacks the closest darkspawn.

Attack 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 for 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 1) + 4 = 8

If this is too much for the space, please edit as you will.

Just a reminder, Dargail's initiative is a 20

Dargail roars at the Hurlock leader and swings again....none too gently either.

Power Attack:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20 For:1d10 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

-Dargail cuts down the startled Hurlock leader, taking it down at the knees, before it ever has a chance to move Damn you had some nice rolls!
-Aloris startles the Genlock with some static bolts, which reduces its ability to aim...
-The two remaining hurlocks draw large, two handed blades and attack dargail, screaming in incoherent rage!
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
One misses, but the other strikes a massive blow,
2d6 + 3 ⇒ (2, 5) + 3 = 10
The startled genlock pokes at Kalyn with a crude blade...
1d20 ⇒ 2and misses...
Sadly Kalyn and Maraas all miss the Genlock...
I think that's it. Dargail got his surpirse round and attack round, and the rest of you missed pretty much. Two hurlocks are attacking Dargail, who has been hit pretty hard
Round 2
Dargail
Aloris
Darkspawn
Kalyn
Maraas

Uh did Dargail Receive any additional healing after the first fight? If not then I believe I am at a negative 4

Your call...
I think you should have been healed...what were you at?

Your call...

I think you should have been healed...what were you at?

I'd like to have been healed but that is up to the healer in our group weather or not I have been healed.

DM Nick wrote:

Your call...

I think you should have been healed...what were you at?

I'd like to have been healed but that is up to the healer in our group weather or not I have been healed.

Yes, I would have healed you. I posted asking if you were injured, but I don't recall an answer.

You would have healed 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 damage.

Your lack of response had me thinking that you were either healed or at good HP. Let's procede with the you as healed plan.

In theory we have another healer, it has been sometime that i' asking what to do with the mage