DM Stephens Serpents Skull Campaign - Chp1:The Smugglers Shiv (Inactive)
Game Master terok

Order of Combat Round 15:

Aedalis 22
Anton 21
Corbrius 17
Mihai 16
Malikadna & Skeletons 13
Tragershen 8
Nim 7a
Wic 7b
Pezcock 5
Cannibals 3a
Shiv Dragon 3b

Aedalis then Mihai to go since Anton and Corbrius are down.

Map Round 15

BTW I will be out of town for the weekend starting tomorrow around noon EST time, so no map updates until Sunday evening if we need to hold up combat for a day or two that is fine.

AoO vs prone cannibal 4: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16 hit
fortune roll: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Would like to know if Nim ended up being struck or not before declaring an action. Alternatively, disregard the following if Nim was struck after all in favor of re-applying Ward and using Focus. Tilsini's action not dependent on Aedalis of course.

Aedalis shouted out warnings to Nim in an effort to help him defend against the foes before him, while Tilsini bit one of the cannibals ankles.

1d20 + 0 ⇒ (12) + 0 = 12 Aid Another VS DC10 (Success, Nim +2 AC)

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18 Tilsini bite
1d3 - 2 ⇒ (3) - 2 = 1 1 damage and fort save VS poison

Nim's blade takes Cannibal 4 full in the face and he is down for the count...

Round 15: 15/15 HP, 4/6 Bit o' Luck, 5/6 Channel

Moving out from the side of the building slightly Mihai touches his pocket where the harrow cards lie, willing his power into it. Those of his companions near to him feel their offered harrow cards grow warm and feel soothing energy flood through them...

Move to F,23
Channel: 1d6 ⇒ 2 - excluding the cannibals.
Bless still in effect through Round 30.

Round 15

Anton opens his eyes.

AC 20, hp 1/18, bless, prone

If I get an action now, then I'll try and post it in the next few hours. If that doesn't happen, then it'll be a few hours after that.

I'm not seeing any good options here.

Seeing a skeleton looming over him, and feeling on the brink of returning to unconsciousness, Anton draws his trident and focuses on fending off any attacks. Total defense.

Wait. There's a cannibal in my space? Now that I'm home with more time, and since no one else has posted yet...

Round 15

Anton opens his eyes. He sees a cannibal looming over him, a skeleton next to it, Pezcock sorely injured, and Tragershen brandishing his rapier over Corbius's inert frame. There's only one thing to do: drawing his trident, the ruthless hunter shoves it straight up between the cannibal's legs.

Fighting defensively, standard attack w/trident vs. B-20: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 - 4 = 19
...for 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6 damage.

AC 22, hp 1/18, bless, prone

I really hate to do a fourth post in a row, but I forgot to add the +1 from bless and the -4 from prone. Sorry. Make that a 16.

This is how I work these types of situations. You keep your initiative order. If you are sleeping when your turn comes up you lose it, if not you get to take your action so no attack.

S3 claw atk vs Tragershen 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13 dam 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 Miss
S3 claw atk vs Tragershen 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14 dam 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 Miss

The old woman starts to chant another spell

Spellcraft 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

Recognizing the lack of value his rapier has on the foe before him, Tragershen again draws on simple positive energy in an effort to take the undead out of the fight.

Cast defensively concentration 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Disrupt Undead to hit 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Damage 1d6 + 0 ⇒ (4) + 0 = 4

Failure to maintain concentration and cast.

Round 15

Mihai's burst of positive energy mends some of Wicewakan's wounds but the wolf does not stir from unconsciousness.

With Aedalis aiding his defences, and Nim realizing the direness of the situation on the other side of the clearing, Nim drops his shield and grips his enlarged scimitar with both hands. He takes a mighty swing at the cannibal he just wounded (cannibal 8) hoping to put the man down for good...

attack w/scimitar +bless: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
damage: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

... and cleaves down through the man's shoulder breaking bones and hewing muscle.

Current status and effects:
Wicewakan: AC 0 HP -2 of 23 (prone but stable)
Nim: AC 17 HP 20 of 21
Bless - expires round 30
Enlarge Person - expires round ??
Longstrider - expires in 2 hours
Fortune - expired
Ward - expires when hit or save

Fortune has not expired, I was using Focus in either scenario as I had the move action spare either way. That and i've been Focusing on it since applying it so it actually extends to this round even if I hadn't. Posted in a rush and wasn't very clear sorry.

This is how I work these types of situations. You keep your initiative order. If you are sleeping when your turn comes up you lose it, if not you get to take your action so no attack.

Whoops, just assumed it would be like involuntarily delaying. Sorry for all the much ado about nothing!

Sorry, I thought it expired on your turn in round 15...

fortune roll: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

It persists for every round Aedalis focuses on it and one round beyond that.

Nim - unfortunately for Wic, I'm pretty sure both he and you were outside the positive burst radius. It should've hit only those in the top right conflict area.

Ok on both counts. Will correct things in my next post.

Nim's attack drops the Cannibal.
Pezcock shifts back 5' and then casts a spell. An area of slickness appears in the following squares, 19/20,B/C. Grease.

C2 Reflex Save 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
S3 Reflex Save 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

The cannibal slips prone, but the skeleton manages to stay on its feet.Tragershen, make the skeleton move to you, it might fall!

Cannibals go:
Cannibal 2 attempts to get up 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17 draws an attack fro Tragershen and then moves to Pezcock but is slowed due to the slick surface.
Cannibal 3 attacks Nim after stepping up 5'.
Scimitar atk 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 dam 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 Miss!
Cannibal 5 lays there
Cannibal 7 attacks Nim after stepping up 5'
Scimitar atk 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16 dam 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 Miss!
Cannibal 9 sleeps
Shiv Dragon sleeps

Tragershen, don't forget your AOO.

Order of Combat Round 16:

Aedalis 22
Anton 21
Corbrius 17
Mihai 16
Malikadna & Skeletons 13
Tragershen 8
Nim 7a
Wic 7b
Pezcock 5
Cannibals 3a
Shiv Dragon 3b

Map Round 16

Round 16: 15/15 HP, 4/6 Bit o' Luck, 4/6 Channel

Mihai stands in place and continues to concentrate on sending waves of affirming energy through to his companions...

Mihai should be in F,23
Channel: 1d6 ⇒ 5 - excluding the cannibals.
Bless still in effect through Round 30.

So... does that action happen now? Or do I need to re-roll?

Tilsini bit a cannibal last round for 1 damage and poison, not sure it was ever noted.

Aedalis maintained focus on Nim's fate and cast a minor cantrip, holding the charge in his hand...

Touch of Fatigue.

So... does that action happen now? Or do I need to re-roll?

Do you want to change your action under these circumstances? You are in a grease area and he moved into the next square or keep the same action.

Shouldn't be any problem with attacking from prone, aside from the usual -4 to hit, right?

Round 16

Anton watches the action unfold around him, and hesitates. Delay to init 16.

It was very frustrating to lose a round of action, and I'd like to keep that from happening again.

Correct on the -4. If you try to stand just give me a Acrobatics check. BTW Pezcock does have a dagger in his hand to you will get +2 for the flank as well.

Round 16, Init 16

Anton feels another wave of healing. However, he decides not to try to stand up on such slippery ground, with two enemies so close, and himself still so injured. Instead, he just draws his trident and stabs at the cannibal's legs.

Standard attack w/trident (bless, prone, flanking): 1d20 + 4 + 1 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 - 4 + 2 = 4
...for 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6 damage.

Unfortunately, it's such an awkward blow that he's lucky to hold onto his weapon.

AC 20, hp 6/18, bless, prone

Though deeply engaged with keeping the skeleton at bay, Tragershen cannot let it pass when the cannibal loses his footing and begins to go down. Tragershen risks a single thrust at the cannibal during his fall.

To hit 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16
Damage 1d6 + 0 ⇒ (1) + 0 = 1

Tragershen's blade strikes the vicious maneater, but the elf cannot be sure if he even drew blood or not. The opportunity having passed, Tragershen spares a nod to Pezcock, letting him know his suggestion has been heard.

Narration for color only; I'm not sure if a 16 hits or not. I believe the skeleton gets another round before Tragershen can try and draw him out, so I'll check back later to see where the initiative roll is.

Corbrius to go. Also need the stabilization check to see if you lost one more HP on round 15. I have you at either 3 or 2 HP?

Ok I am really confused because I had posted a stabilization check??? I am sure I hit submit and not preview. Either way I am at 2 HP and will not reroll as I failed the first time. Sorry bout that.
As well, do I act now or wait till round 17 as Mihai's heal came after my action?

Sorry, you just became conscious on Mihai's turn so it is their turn.

Mihai's power brings Corbius awake...

The old women gets her spell off and a creature appears next to Aedalis and behind Nim. It is a red tinged Hyena. Attack the big creature in front of you! she yells pointing to Nim.

and it attacks Nim taking a large chunk out of the big man. It then tries to pull him down...but is quite able to pull the enlarged man down.
bite atk 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 2 = 26 dam 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 Hit
trip atk 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15 Fail

She then hexes Nim again, DC 17 will power save or -2 to attacks for 7 rounds

The skeleton attacks but the greasy floor makes it difficult to maneuver for it:
S3 claw atk 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 dam 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 Miss
S3 claw atk 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 dam 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 Miss

Tragershen is up...

Round 16

will save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

Once again Nim resists the witch's mental assault upon him, but the curse does momentarily influence his sword strike as he brings it down upon the newly summoned hyena...

attack with scimitar +1 +enlarge +bless -hex: 1d20 + 1 + 1 + 5 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 1 + 1 + 5 + 1 - 2 = 23
fortune roll: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
damage: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

...landing another heavy blow upon the animal, Nim is bathed in even more blood. Doubt begins to creep into Nim's mind however. His arms burn as he continues to cut down those before him, but it doesn't seem he is doing so fast enough to win the battle...

Current status and effects:
Wicewakan: AC 0 HP ?? of 23 (prone and unconscious/dying)
Nim: AC 14 HP 8 of 21
Bless - expires round 30
Enlarge Person - expires round ??
Longstrider - expires in 2 hours
Fortune - active
Ward - expired (hit)

Mindful not to jostle the slumbering foes around him, Tragershen steps back in hopes of dealing with the skeleton.

Step to C22 and cast Disrupt Undead. I don't think he needs to cast defensively; if I am reading the map right all the foes who could reach him are out.
To hit (the skeleton in C20) 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Damage 1d6 + 0 ⇒ (2) + 0 = 2

Save vs. Tilsini's attack:
Fortitude Save 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19 Saved

Nim's blow is a heavy one, but the enhanced Hyena yet stands.

Pezcock steps 5' to the North, A21, and casts a spell defensively. Tow darts of energy come streaking out, one dart strikes Cannible 3, the other Cannibal 7
Cast Defensively 1d20 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 3 + 4 = 22 Success
Magic Missle C3 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Magic Missle C7 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Both Cannibals were injured by Nim previously...Cannibal 3 staggers were he stands, Cannibal 7 crumples to the ground...

Cannibal 2 attacks Pezcock to make him pay for the spell.
Scimitar atk 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23 dam 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 Hit
Cannibal 3 attacks Nim, Scimitar atk 1d20 + 5 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 2 - 2 = 9 dam 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 Miss
Cannibal 5 sleeps
Cannibal 7 attacks bleeds out some
Cannibal 9 sleeps
Shiv Dragon sleeps

Order of Combat Round 17:

Aedalis 22
Anton 21
Corbrius 17
Mihai 16
Malikadna & Skeletons 13
Tragershen 8
Nim 7a
Wic 7b
Pezcock 5
Cannibals 3a
Shiv Dragon 3b

Aedalis extends the fortune hex on Nim and shifts 5' to I15 and casts ray of enfeeblement. He also tells Tilsini to attack the Hyena
Ranged Touch atk 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 2 + 1 = 14 Hit

Fortitude Save vs. DC 151d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22 made it
STR Damage 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 3 damage

Tilsini moves to hex I17
AOO from Cannibal 3 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 5 - 2 = 21 dam 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 Hit!
AOO from Hyena 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 5 - 2 = 13 dam 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12 Miss!
and attacks
Bite 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 2 + 1 = 23 dam 1d3 - 2 ⇒ (1) - 2 = -1 Hit!
Fortitude Save 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9 Fail! str dam 1d2 ⇒ 1

Confirm Bite 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 2 + 1 = 20 dam 1d3 - 2 ⇒ (1) - 2 = -1 Hit! 2 non-lethal points.

Map update to come later. Anton is up then the rest.

Anton takes advantage of the cannibal moving away and attempts to stand up on the greasy ground, but it's too slippery.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 3 - 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 - 3 = 9

BTW, Anton delayed to init 16 last round -- and here's his standard action for this one. (I wonder sometimes why I even bother trying to write posts at work.)

Round 17, Init 16

Although Anton fails to stand up, at least he manages to pull out his halfling sling staff successfully.

AC 20, hp 6/18, bless, prone

It's a move action to try and stand so you can try twice if you wish?
Corb and Mihai to go.

Round 17 Map

Oh, I wasn't sure how that worked with the skill check and all. Yes, I want to get vertical.

Round 17, Init 16

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 3 - 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 - 3 = 1 ...wow. Unbelievable.

Twice Anton tries to stand up, and twice his legs slide out from under him on the slippery ground.

Round 17: 15/15 HP, 4/6 Bit o' Luck, 3/6 Channel

Mihai stands in place and continues to concentrate on sending waves of affirming energy through to his companions...

Channel: 1d6 ⇒ 2 - excluding the cannibals.
Bless still in effect through Round 30.

Corbrius to go.

Round 17

Corbius' eyes flutter open and he gasps as he feels the healing energy wash over him. Seeing Tragershen threatened by the Cannibal Corbius weaves his hand in an arcane pattern while on his back and utters words of power and reaches over to touch the distracted cannibals leg.
Cast Defensively 1d20 + 2 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 + 3 + 2 = 27 Success

Shocking Grasp touch attack1d20 - 4 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (20) - 4 + 1 + 4 = 21 2d6 ⇒ (2, 6) = 8 Hit

Confirm Critical1d20 - 4 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (9) - 4 + 1 + 4 = 10 2d6 ⇒ (4, 4) = 8

Current Status

AC 18 Prone
HP 2/16 4/16 After Mihai's turn
Arcane Pool 3/4

The old woman casts another spell

The mindless skeleton, now locked onto Tragershen attempts to shamble forward towards him in the slick area...
acrobatics 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11 it is just able to do it moving to just south of Corbrius seeing something moving at his feet and attacks Tragershen once
S3 claw atk 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 dam 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 Miss!

S3 is now in D21

Tragershen is up.

Tragershen lets out a slow breath of relief when he sees Corbius rejoin the fray. Seeing the his friend in an awkward position between two foes, the elf again tries to bath the skeleton in positive energy.

Step to D23 and cast Disrupt Undead.
To hit 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Damage 1d6 + 0 ⇒ (3) + 0 = 3

Wow. I don't think I've hit this skeleton once with that spell.

Round 17

Nim continues his assault upon the summoned hyena, taking another two handed swing, aiming for the creatures neck...

attack with scimitar +1 +enlarge +bless -hex: 1d20 + 1 + 1 + 5 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 1 + 1 + 5 + 1 - 2 = 15
fortune roll: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
damage: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

confirm crit: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
damage: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

...and connects with a viscous blow that removes the thing's head in a geyser of blood!

Current status and effects:
Wicewakan: AC 0 HP ?? of 23 (prone and unconscious/dying)
Nim: AC 14 HP 8 of 21
Bless - expires round 30
Enlarge Person - expires round ??
Longstrider - expires in 2 hours
Fortune - active

Wow. I don't think I've hit this skeleton once with that spell.

I thought that you hit it twice -- here and here -- for a total of 3 damage. You have it on the ropes!

He has hit it twice for 3 points...he just needs to finish it!...lol

Nim removes the head of the Hyena and its fades back to where it came.

Cannibals go:
Cannibal 2 attacks Pezcock
Scimitar atk 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 dam 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 Miss
Cannibal 3 suddenly runs out of gas...he stumbles and staggers back behind the building directly west withdraw where Nim can't see him then staggers to -A/13.
Cannibal 5 suddenly gains consciousness but lays there groaning.
Cannibal 9 sleeps
Shiv Dragon sleeps

Order of Combat Round 18:

Aedalis 22
Corbrius 17
Mihai 16a
Anton 16b
Malikadna & Skeletons 13
Tragershen 8
Nim 7a
Wic 7b
Pezcock 5
Cannibals 3a
Shiv Dragon 3b

Aedalis extends his fortune on Nim, shifts to I16 and casts Guidance on Nim. You have the blessing of Shyka, use it quickly!

Round 18 map

Seeing the cannibal still moving towards Tragershen, Corbius again attempts to invoke the powers of magic. Cast Defensively Shocking Grasp DC 17 Concentration Check (+lev+Int+Trait) 1d20 + 2 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 3 + 2 = 11 fail
Unfortunately the slippery surface and trying to avoid attracting unwanted attention from the enemies causes him to miss gesture, losing the spell