DM Panic's Silverhex Chronicles Classic Table 1 (Inactive)

Game Master wakedown

Surprise Round Con't
9 Adowyn : Draws bow
9 Leryn : Tries to break webs but fails

Round 1
23 Jirelle :
20 Oloch : Moves closer to nesr
13 Sajan : Tries to break webs but fails
12 Lirianne :

Still Up: Jirelle, Lirianne

Yes, the spiders are 10ft up. To reach them would require a DC5 Climb check to move 1/4-speed and get onto a branch 5ft up and then stab at them.

I'm expecting Lirianne to blast one of these to smithereens when she checks in.

Accelerated Climb with Derring Do (DC 10): 1d20 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (17) + 2 + (5) = 24

Move at half speed instead of 1/4 speed with +5 DC.

Jirelle doesn't climb, she runs up the tree, seizes a branch and lands lightly next to the spider.

Rapier: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 101d6 ⇒ 2 Drat!

Lirianne calmly raises her pistol towards the spider crouched in the branches above, and pulls the trigger, flinching not even slightly at the sudden explosion of noise and sulfurous smoke.

Pistol vs Touch: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 5 - 2 = 18
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 6

Her bullet rips through the canopy, sending down a scattering of leaves and branches, followed shortly by a gigantic twitching leg leaking foul ichor.

A faint flicker of a smile flits across her face as, moving with practiced ease, she calmly reloads her weapon while her companions bustle around the battlefield.

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Jirelle leaps into the tree but her rapier misses its mark while the spider Lirianne fires it at suddenly morphs into a seven-legged monster.

As expected, one of the spiders immediately moves to intercept Oloch, sinking its fangs into the warpriest's shoulder (1 damage, and Fort DC14 or lose 1d2 ⇒ 1 Strength.

The second spider hisses, launching its webbing at Jirelle before stepping back from the swashbuckler in an attempt to defend itself from the sudden onslaught (Jirelle is entangled, DC12/2hp).

Round 1
23 Jirelle : Leaps into tree, stabs and misses spider
20 Oloch : Moves closer to nesr
13 Sajan : Tries to break webs but fails
12 Lirianne : Blasts spider for 6
11 Spider 1 : Moves to Oloch, bites him for 1 damage
11 Spider 2 (-6): Fires a web at Jirelle, sticking her to the branch
9 Adowyn :
9 Leryn :

Round 2
23 Jirelle :
20 Oloch :
13 Sajan :
12 Lirianne :

Now Up: Everyone!

After shrugging of the spider bite Oloch starts to feel the poison invade his blood stream

Fort save vs Poison: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

but his strudy physique easily shrugs of the poison

Oloch then get's a good grip on his great sword and with a growl slices it through the air towards the offending creature

To hit AC spider: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Damage to spider: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 2) + 6 = 10

and continuing his swing to slice through some of the spiders legs

I just realized that Adowyn can cast light.. if willing, we can retcon that she cast light on a rock or something before heading out into the woods.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 4 + 1 - 2 = 14
Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 4 + 1 - 2 = 17

Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 2
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 7

Adowyn fires off two arrows at the spider to the west of her, near Jirelle.

Strength: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17

Sajan tears the webbing from his body, drops his blade and pulls out a shiriken.

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Despite Oloch's mighty hit and Adowyn's arrows, both spiders still live.

Still Up: Jirelle, Lirianne

well I didn't expect that

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Lirianne calmly turns to face the eastern spider, raises her pistol again, takes a moment to steady her aim, and fires another shot into the canopy.

Pistol vs Touch: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
damage: 1d8 ⇒ 7

Then she gives a slight, self satisfied nod as she reloads again while more leaves and branches drift down to the forest floor, followed by yet more spider bits.

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THUNK

The spider that Adowyn and Lirianne fired upon lands on the ground.

The one near Oloch "screams", clearly beckoning Jirelle to come aid the warpriest in finishing it off.

Just so we don't tarry too long, I'll roll the spider's bite vs Oloch now to even see if it hits...

Spider vs Oloch: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12 for 1d6 ⇒ 6

Negative. If it had hit, I'd have given Jirelle a chance to finish it off and retcon the bite. Now as it stands, you can all work to finish it off.

Now Up: Everyone (and Jirelle twice) for the end of Round 2 and top of Round 3

Retcon: I forgot to have Leryn try and break the webs on the last turn.
Strength: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16 Leryn breaks free and shrugs off the webbing
Not sure if the one on the ground is dead, so if it is, ignore Leryns attack against the spider, and shift Adowyns over to the living one

This turn:
Adowyn fires off two more arrows at the beast
Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 - 2 = 6
Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 1 - 2 = 9

+1 PBS, -2 Rapid shot, add -2 Shooting into combat if we switch to the one by Oloch

Leryn rushes after the spider that hit the ground.
Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

The spider on the ground is a dead one. :)

Just s1 remains.

Enraged by the spider bite Oloch swing his greatsword once more at the spider in front of him

To hit spider AC: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 1 = 21(+1 is from hitting a target already damaged in the last 24 hours)
Damage to spider if hit: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 3) + 6 = 11

Oloch's greatsword splits the spider down the middle, who with a final cry of anguish, seems to live no more.

Out of combat!

As you investigate the spider's nest further, you recognize that the central orb of web is a newly laid egg sack.

The eggs are worthless in Daggermark, but the webbing holding the sack is covered in fresh adhesive.

You can also potentially harvest a silk gland from each of the spider corpses.

Whoever is making the check to harvest silk glands from spiders can make a Heal or Survival check. Be careful with who attempts the check, since failure ruins the gland.

I have a +6 survival, and dont forget that we get a +2 I think for my knowledge roll at the beginning.. What have yall got?

Oloch has survival +6 and guidance..if someone has more then +6 in either of those skills feel free to be primary. I'll cast guidance on anyone who wants to assist..if no one has more then a +6 Oloch will take 10 for 10+6+1+2=19 on survival with the +2 from Adowyn's knowledge check and then maybe get's some assist to up the number. If Adowyn assists that's 6+2+1+1d20 for an auto assist on survival upping it to a 21....which feels like a save number

We can go with Adowyn auto-assisting the Guidance-enhanced Oloch...

Oloch, with Adowyn's help, and some divine guidance, extracts both glands from the two dead spiders with ease.

Following Ulisha's map, the group is easily able to navigate back to the city and begin to ponder how they will sell their recent "treasure".

You can choose to ignore Ulisha's misgivings and seek out Johannes Vox as a buyer, or look around for other possible buyers.

Should you decide to look for a different buyer, make a single roll and pop the spoiler(s) for the DC you met or exceeded.

Gather info: 1d20 ⇒ 6

Lirianne asks around for anyone who might be interested in purchasing some rare alchemical commodities, but her brusque manner and intimidating demeanor do her no favors and she's unable to convince anyone to tell her much.

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Gather info: 1d20 ⇒ 6
Adowyn hangs around with Lirianne, and between the gunslinger and the wolf, doesnt have any better luck.

Gather Information: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19

"Hey," said Jirelle. "I heard about this gnome in trouble who might want to buy our stuff. His name is Ezmerlilly Vanderpoof. The name alone's enough to deserve trouble, if you ask me! Anyway, we should try to find him. Or her. Who can tell?"

"Hrm..this gnome sounds like a better place to unload this spider silk then Johannes Vox, given Uhlisha's misgivings about him. Let's go talk to the gnome."

"Lead the way."

Says Lirianne distractedly as she cleans and polishes her pistol with a scrap of oiled cloth.

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Jirelle picks up information along with directions to Ezmerlilly Vanderpoof's shop.

As you let yourself in, you observe as a middle-aged green-haired gnome woman seems to be in the process of performing a massive inventory check of the supplies and reagents in her shop.

Flushed with the effort, she rises from her work near a crate of vials and flasks and regards you all with a welcome expression.

"Yes? How can I help you all?"

She seems to glance almost nervously out the door at the day's waning light.

"And if I seem curt, you have my apologies, but I'm in the middle of going through all my inventory at the moment..."

If you propose selling her the glands, roll Sense Motive after you inform her of these intentions.

If you don't make the above Sense Motive DC, make whatever check you believe represents your style of presenting a "deal" to her - Intimidate, Bluff, or Diplomacy.

Sense Motive: 1d20 ⇒ 17
"Well, what kind of deal could you give us for these silk glands?"
Diplomacy: 1d20 ⇒ 19

If allowed Oloch would have used guidance on whomever would roll diplomacy for the negotiations

"Yeah, we only want to make a fair trade. These are very fresh spider glands and we'd like to get a decent compensation for our troubles harvesting them"

Assist on diplomacy: 1d20 ⇒ 20

Ezmerlilly practically faints as Adowyn slaps the spinners onto the counter and essentially plays all her cards right up front, clearly enumerating the gnome's predicament and appealing to her concerns.

"I... uhhh..."

With a broad smile, she works to barter with Adowyn but quickly gives in to essentially every demand she makes.

You had 4 trade points going into this, which hits the maximum (3+). You've also succeeded at the Diplomacy check needed here (a 21 vs the DC13).

It almost appeared Ezmerlilly's best offer consisted of 200gp, two flasks of alchemist’s fire and three potions of cure light wounds, but Lem pressed matters further and the gnome confessed she could also provide information about Ulisha and an ancient weapon.

“A fair trade’s a fair trade. There was a half-orc blathering about some important blade or sword or something she found. Moonsilver, Sliverhex, or somesuch."

Ezmerlilly waved her hands about dramatically, but then took great care in placing each gland in a sealed container.

"She kept going on about its history to any who would listen.”

The merchant leans in conspiratorially.

“Well I have it from the horse’s mouth, so to speak, that she won’t be needin’ that sword where she’s headed.”

She draws a hand across the neck, making an unpleasant sound.

“The Vessels Between will have that one soon enough. You just need to go out there and grab that sword once they’re through, and I happen to know where they found her little camp.”

And... congratulations, that actually completes Quest #5, Webs!

"..and would you be willing to tell us where to find her little camp?" Oloch asks the gnome

Oh yes, she draws you a map even. :)

rock on! I wasn't sure we had enough trade points to get the bonus. This will make for a very successful run, and I am most certainly in for the last round.

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Oloch follows the directions provided by the gnome and moves towards his destination

BEGIN QUEST #6 SILVERHEX

Make one check and pop all relevant spoilers.

Following the gnome's map is relatively easy as you make your way outside of Daggermark to a small hill that she's circled where she believes Ulisha will be camped out.

The hill ahead is not much to look at. It gently slopes away from the river. A shallow cave is near its top, smoke from a campfire curling upward in the gentle breeze.

The grass wafts slowly along a gently curving path up the southern face of the hill, ending in a few switchbacks as the hill grows steep near the top.

As you make your way to the top of the hill, you spot a half-orc woman matching Ulisha's description tending to the campfire.

She appears wary and surprised to see you.

"Hey! I recognize you all... what are you doing here? How did you find me?"

Sajan follows along with the others, hoping they make it before the attack. Not so much to save anyone, but rather to participate in the battle.

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"Same way the assassins did I'm guessing. A bit of pleasant conversation and a well placed bribe."
Says the gunslinger in response to Ulisha's question as she draws her weapon and checks for the hundredth time that day that it's clean, well oiled, and loaded.
"Oh, by the way, the Vessels are on their way. Should be here shortly I'm guessing. You didn't exactly make it tough to spot your hidey hole."
She adds with a glance up at the smoke trailing into the sky from the camp fire.

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Gather info: 1d20 ⇒ 5

"I have no idea how many are coming, or when they get here, but things are going to get interesting.. and not in a good way." Adowyn tells the half orc as she and Leryn move forward.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

"In the best way," said Jirelle, smiling and dancing a little jig of anticipation.

"Let's hope you can wield that new weapon of yours well," says Sajan, cracking his neck as he turns his head side to side.

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diplomacy (Gather Information): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14 (+1 from using guidance)

"hrm..we are here to help. I think you are going to need it soon"

Gather Info: 1d20 ⇒ 16

"Word is the Vessel Between come cheap consisting their profession...perhaps kill more for the pleasure than the coin."

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Ulisha gives the horizon an even more concerned look.

"Vessels Between?! Ugh, I'm certain they're on their way if you're saying word has gotten out that far..."

Ulisha takes a couple steps from her fire and gives the area another once-over.

"What do we do...? Can we set up an ambush for when they get here?"

Just as a reminder since it's been a while. You've been working to collect all the items for Ulisha to sell them for gold, which you'd then use to purchase Silverhex so she can address the outstanding money placed on her head naming her an enemy of the Red Revolution.

"Tell you what.. They are out for the money that you owe them, right? This is the money that we have made selling things for you. Give us the Silverhex, and we will give it to you so you can pay them off."

Ulisha shakes her head.

"If what you are saying is correct, the Vessels Between have already been hired. Once they are hired for a contract, there's no calling them off."

The half-orc Pathfinder swallows hard.

"Silverhex is safe in town. Help me live through whatever the assassins plot, and we can use the gold to pay off Anwald for the chalice, and hopefully he'll stop hiring assassins to try to murder me!"

"Hrm...sounds like a plan."

Ulisha swallows nervously and nods.

"I'll do my best to help. My words have a way of inspiring others, if you catch my meaning..."

@Everyone: Set yourselves up however you wish on the map and let me know when you're ready to camp out for any incoming assailants.

"We should set a watch.. Leryn and I will take first watch."
Adowyn and Leryn prowl around the area for the duration of their turn at watch.
Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Leryn Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27

"Hrm..it might be wise to have something solid to our backs, so we don't have to worry about an attack from that side."Against that cliff..or maybe even inside that cave...all though the later does limit our options in moving around."

Sajan unsheaths his temple sword and runs a finger over the edge to test it's sharpness. As expected, his skin is easily pierced-the monk wipes the freshly oxidized blood around his mouth and chin to make a rather disturbing sight.

"We should use the terrain to our advantage. Perhaps the archer can stand atop the edge of the cliff to pick off targets at first sight. I'll duck behind this corner here, ready to charge the first one that makes it past her arrow flurries." He nods at Oloch's suggestion. "The cave wouldn't be a bad idea either, provided we already know all of its crevasses and possible other entrances..."

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The sky is pretty much the limit in how you set yourselves up. Once you all feel comfortable with a decision, I'll advance the scene.