Den of the Slave Takers (4e)
Game Master Rev Rosey

Luce snigger at Sigvards' words, certainly this bard was funny as well as handsome. The thought jumped unconsciously to her mind before she could suppress it.

With a faint blush she cast her eyes down to the floor below, and feeling the heat rise in her cheeks.

Back. Obviously...
Rolled for Caine - not terribly well, but warlords are often like that.

"I don't need to be pretty," sneers Urgog. "I am majestic and powerful and we're going to carve out your tripes like ... like ... offal!"

"Oh, well said, my Lord", purrs the spider, flexing appreciative mandibles.

MAP

Luce
Varis
Urgog
Sigvard
Cut-throat 1
Cut-throat 2
Kendal
Spanglefang
Caine
Vondal

Luce's thoughts rise to the flush of her cheeks, she concentrates feeling the warmth drawing upon the emotion and externalising it. A warm ball of embarrassment leaps from her face and floats infront of her. Roiling and pulsing she send it towards Urgog, it contacts him and explodes into a ball of flame. "Lad, y' ain't powerful nor Majestic. And ya ain't reet grand at speaking either, couldn't e'en open a fete."

Luce taunts as she moves quickly towards the precipice trying to work out the best way to get down there.

Move: From J2 to D5

Standard: Flame Seed Vs U (ref) 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11. Damage 1d6 ⇒ 5
Hit: The squares adjacent next to target become a fiery zone TEOMNT. Any enemy entering or starting turn there takes 4 damage

Obviously Luce's embarrassment had affected her aim, despite it's intensity.

Assuming when you said "Varis is fine", meant he is hidden?

Varis, as is typical, is beat to the punch by Luce. She once again rushes forward, and he hurries to introduce a new threat to take some focus off of her. He looses a shot in the direction of the ugly one leading them, hoping to reap confusion and sow fear in those that are near him. If he can just hit, it should throw them off balance at least a little. After the shot, he moves closer back toward the stairs, keeping to the outside edge within the darkness. As long as he has shadow, he can try to keep to the darkness.

Standard, Scattering Shot on Urgog 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 2 = 15 (CA included), if it hits damage 2d10 + 5 + 2d6 ⇒ (9, 6) + 5 + (5, 6) = 31. If it missed and I was hidden from the target, I do not expend the power.
Effect: Each enemy adjacent to the target takes a -2 penalty to attack rolls (save ends). In addition, each enemy adjacent to the target is pushed 1 sq away from the target.
Move, 3 sq toward the stairs (can't see map at work) and re-hide, Stealth 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

"Bah! I won't even use your innards for porridge!"

Luce's attack singes Urgog a little, but Varis is less fortunate. Although he manages to shove aside one of the waiting cuthroats, his arrow makes no impact on Urgog himself. Worse, his movement reveals him to the watchers below.

Varis - you were hidden when you made the attack, so you don't expend it. Guessing the effect still happens regardless though.

Urgog marches out of the flames looking annoyed. "Who says I couldn't open a fete? Course I could. Done it last year for deprived goblins. Done it well."

He casts a glance up at Caine.

"If we're trading words, you don't look so tasty yourself."

Readied action

MAP

Sigvard
Cut-throat 1 - -2 attacks (se)
Cut-throat 2
Kendal
Spanglefang
Caine
Vondal
Luce
Varis
Urgog - readied

"We couldn't use your innards for porridge anyway. Too little starch. Now, a nice blood pudding is another matter. I hear some people eat spider, as well, although I don't know a recipe." Sigvard follows Luce round the room, noting that it keeps enemies further from Varis' arrows.

Double move, to B5

So Luces attack hit?
Thus any enemy that starts their turn in the orange box takes 4 damage. Slight pity Varis scattered them.

Yeah, bunch 'em up so I can blast them.

Sorry, no. It missed Urgog. I thought the flame was an effect, but that would be a bit much on reflection for an at-will.

The cut-throats look to Urgog for orders and move towards the edges of the cavern ready to greet any arrivals at the bottom.

C1 save v -2: 1d20=14. Yes.

MAP

Kendal
Spanglefang
Caine
Vondal
Luce
Varis
Urgog - readied
Sigvard
Cut-throat 1 - readied
Cut-throat 2 - readied

Kendall heads towards the rope, his well conditioned form rappels down the side...

Athletics
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9 and rolling the only possible roll I could fail on.

His shield snags on the rope, sending the knight into a less than stellar position on the rope. Struggling he attempts to descend again.

Athletics
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

At this point I am 5 feet off the ground, if I let go here, will I take the d10 damage for falling, or will I be alright?

Kendall's descent is less imposing than he'd planned.

You can drop 5 feet without taking damage I think, but you will need to make a save to land on your feet.

Eyes his -1 Acrobatics. I'll pass.

Spanglefang's many eyes glisten as she spins towards Luce and Sigvard, thoughtfully aiming a jet of poison at the pair of them. Unlikely as it seems, the spider seems uncommonly beautiful to both Luce and Sigvard and the temptation to move a little closer grows as the infection spreads around their bodies.

Poison Spittle (Will; close blast 3). On hit target takes 10 ongoing poison and with each failed save, Spanglefang can slide target 3 squares.
Targets Luce and Sigvard
1d20+10=22 v Luce. Hits.
1d20+10=23 v Sigvard. Hits.
10 ongoing poison to Luce and Sigvard. Each failed save, Spanglefang can slide you 3 squares.

MAP

Caine
Vondal
Luce - 10 ongoing poison (se)
Varis
Urgog - readied
Sigvard - 10 ongoing poison (se)
Cut-throat 1 - readied
Cut-throat 2 - readied
Kendal
Spanglefang

Double Move to E2, please

good lord, 10 ongoing at lvl 2, this guy is a beast!

Yep with my saving throws. I'm doomed, doomed!

+5 Racial bonus on saves vs poison is certainly nice. Maybe Caine or Sigvard have something up their sleeves for you. Failing that, a good Heal check can provide another save or a +2 to your standard save at end of turn.

"This reminds me of the time Olaf the Hairy forgot to bathe for three months."
Nothing to help saves from Sigvard. He's proving moderately useless.

Heal checks it is then...DC 15 is it? I'd hazard a guess that getting an extra save is better than the +2, since it has potential to stop the damage altogether before a turn starts. The real question is if you can use it on yourself to provoke a 2nd save.

Yup, Spanglefang is tricky. Heal checks at DC15 will provide a +2 to saves. Does Siggy have a switch on aura he can use to grant CA?

Caine thunders up the ridge towards his beleaguered friends.

MAP

Vondal
Luce - 10 ongoing poison (se)
Varis
Urgog - readied
Sigvard - 10 ongoing poison (se)
Cut-throat 1 - readied
Cut-throat 2 - readied
Kendal
Spanglefang
Caine

Yup, Spanglefang is tricky. Heal checks at DC15 will provide a +2 to saves. Does Siggy have a switch on aura he can use to grant CA?

Disruptive Words, enemies within 5 grant CA, and there's a one time dazed(se) within it. A different one that stops enemies getting CA from flanking and has a 2d10 damage bonus from one attack. Both Dailies.

Vondal?

OK, they're all nicely spread out so I can't get them with my AOE spells. People, a bit of coordination if you don't mind! Use your slidey stuff to bunch them up, if you don't mind.

Move to K2, fire a Colour Orb at the big S. 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23 v Will, 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12 damage and the target is dazed until the end of my next turn.

Vondal nudges forward and fires his spell at the giant spider.

Next turn if you want to delay until after my turn, I might be able to slide a couple of them next to each other...if I am still standing.

I'll wait until the morning and Rev Rosey has posted the results to take Luce's turn.

Vondal conjures a prettily sparkling orb which attacts Spanglefang's attention. The eight eyes spin slightly as the spider leaves herself vulnerable.

MAP

Luce - 10 ongoing poison (se)
Varis
Urgog - readied
Sigvard - 10 ongoing poison (se)
Cut-throat 1 - readied
Cut-throat 2 - readied
Kendal
Spanglefang - dazed to end Vondal's next turn
Caine
Vondal

The poison courses through Luces veins making her feel slightly woozy, she staggers backwards and looks away from the giant scary spider. The amulet around her neck glows with a health green radiance and the sweet smell of fresh earth and flowers fills her nostrils. 'Of course me Gran's amulet. Glad of that I am.'

She decides that its probably best if she gets down the cliff rather than be dragged down by the spiders thread that has caught her ankle. Scrambling down the cliff into the threads, she tries to get to the floor.

"Reet, y' bloody stupid Usurper, let's see what you boot-licks do when y' fall." She calls out drawing upon the chilled sensation of her anger and flinging it towards Urgog. Seeing that she could end up in melee combat she shifts her form, muzzle extending and feet padding she turns into a hound.

Woot! I forgot I have an Amulet of Health! No damage, of course a failed save means I get dragged to the spiders maw!

Start of turn damage: 10-10 = 0
Move: To E5 Acrobatics Roll? if so 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Standard: Chill Wind Vs U (fort) 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 If it hits Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5 & slide U to M13
Minor: Shift to Beast Form
Save Vs Poison: 1d20 ⇒ 3

Varis is away this weekend. If someone would like to take his turn for him, I'd be grateful as it's Urgog up next and I don't want to delay him.

Luce's amulet shields her from the poison coursing through her and she sends a warning shot towards Urgog as she transforms.

Luckily for her, Spanglefang is too distracted by Vondal's glowing orb to pull her any closer, but the shifter lass has had a narrow escape.

Don't reckon the slide thing works if Spangles is dazed. It's not specifically listed, but I can't see a dazed critter being able to notice and do anything about it.

MAP

Varis
Urgog - readied
Sigvard - 10 ongoing poison (se)
Cut-throat 1 - readied
Cut-throat 2 - readied
Kendal
Spanglefang - dazed to end Vondal's next turn
Caine
Vondal
Luce - 10 ongoing poison (se)

Varis continues down the ledge keeping to the dark he launches an arrow seemingly from nowhere trying to take the King in the throat. He moves further defying the Goblins to see the hunter.

Standard: Deft Strike. Slide to T6 Attack U (AC) 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15 Damage; 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 Sneak Attack(?): 2d6 ⇒ (4, 4) = 8
Move: to T10. Stealth 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

Urgog swats aside the incoming arrow - certainly paying no heed to its origin - and advances towards Kendall. The dangling steel-clad dwarf seems to present a tempting target.

MAP

Sigvard - 10 ongoing poison (se)
Cut-throat 1 - readied
Cut-throat 2 - readied
Kendal
Spanglefang - dazed to end Vondal's next turn
Caine
Vondal
Luce - 10 ongoing poison (se)
Varis
Urgog - readied

I just saw the discussion for ToH. I was wondering why you thought I was away. Regardless, I don't know if it changes anything, but I would have gone for the spider since it is dazed providing CA, and if it's providing CA I would get a +2. Don't worry about the roll Luce, have you seen what I tend to get? Rolling a 7 is decent as far as what it could have been in my hands.

So sorry about that Aardvark. I just got fluff-brained. Even with CA that doesn't hit Spanglefang. On the plus side, Varis' rolls are still significantly higher than Arakan's - although his bluff roll was rather amazing :)

Sigvard is up.

Is Sigvard on a higher bit of ground than his spidery friend? If so, I want to see what happens when 190 lbs of warrior with 60lbs of gear jumps down onto a spider.
If not, he'll charge anyway. Which I think requires backing up a couple of squares and then charging to C7.
Attack roll, 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13 vs AC, 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 and Luce gets +2 to her next attack roll bsomnt.

"I stand alone and gaze upon the battlefield
Wasteland is all that's left after the fight
And now I'm searching a new way to defeat my enemy
Bloodshed I've seen enough of death and pain."

Jump on him by all means. You need to roll an Athletics check for a horizontal leap to clear the space and land on Spangles. Divide the result by 10 to see if you clear the intervening space. Counts as part of a move action.

Athletics, 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Divided by 10, that clears one square.
Saving throw against poison 1d20 ⇒ 14

Sigvard jumps and lands neatly on top of Spanglefang. His booted heel digs into a tender spot as he lands, dealing a nasty dent to the spider.

1d10=8 damage from skald landing on Spangle's head.

The cut-throats move towards the dangling knight, C1 driving in and delivering a nasty gash to the fleshy part of Kendall's leg before scurrying clear once more.

Moves to attack.
1d20+6=22. Hits. 1d6+5=7
shifts 3 away again
7 damage to Kendall

MAP

Kendal
Spanglefang - dazed to end Vondal's next turn
Caine
Vondal
Luce - 10 ongoing poison (se)
Varis
Urgog - readied
Sigvard - 10 ongoing poison (se)
Cut-throat 1 -
Cut-throat 2 - readied

did you have a running start? what is it you need? 3 squares of space to have a running start before a leap?

I updated this and it hasn't shown up. A precis follows.

Sigvard lands squarely on Spanglefang, taking the opportunity to kick the creature in the head as he lands.

1d10=8 damage from a jumping skald.

The cut-throats make their way towards Kendall. C1 lands a sharp blow in the fleshy part of the knight's leg before shifting away.

Move, attack, shift (gobbo power) and he's not affected by the webbing.
Did 7 damage to Kendall (rolled a 22 on his attack).

MAP

Kendal
Spanglefang - dazed to end Vondal's next turn
Caine
Vondal
Luce - 10 ongoing poison (se)
Varis
Urgog - readied
Sigvard
Cut-throat 1 -
Cut-throat 2 - readied

did both of them come in for a swing? Either way C1 gets a face full of craghammer. I punish shifters. Will roll after I get home

C2 hasn't got there yet. Only C1 got close enough to take a stab.

Smack! C1 triggered my aura punishment by shifting.
1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28 for 1d10 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18 and is slowed UEOMNT.

"You haven't the mettle to face me head on!"

Actual turn to happen soon. Assuming standard webbing issues, with Athletics DC 15 to avoid restrained?

didn't see anything previous for this encounter talking about web, i am assuming it is as I stated previously, DC 15 to cross or be restrained.

Kendall trudges forward into the webbing...

Athletics for J4 moving into J5
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

The seemingly implacable knight moves to flatten the cutthroat with brutal efficency.

1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29 Ka-rit!
damage 18+ 1d12 ⇒ 2 20 damage and C1 is prone if he survived it.

Kendall then takes a short breath as he steps forward onto the cutthroat's neck.

Minor: Second Wind 30/38 +2 to all defenses

Scratch that HP total, somehow I didn't record spending a surge after that first fight. I'm at full with that second wind.

BACK! Hope you all missed me. Death of my hard drive means I have to rebuild about 8 years stuff from scratch, but back.

Kendall has no time or inclination to mess about with goblins, and the cut-throat is lucky to survive his bruising encounter with an enraged and armoured dwarf.

Still seemingly absorbed by Vondal's orb of hypnotic light, Spanglefang barely heeds the skald clinging to her head. She bites at him, but it is a half-hearted effort.

Bite v Sigvard (AC)
1d20+12=14. Great roll.

MAP

Caine
Vondal
Luce - 10 ongoing poison (se)
Varis
Urgog - readied
Sigvard
Cut-throat 1 - BLOODIED; prone
Cut-throat 2 - readied
Kendal - +2 all defs to SNT (used second wind);
Spanglefang - dazed to end Vondal's next turn

Welcome back, of course we missed you! And of course, that is you're welcome back roll...still the same form :P

Luce smiles from the bottom of the cliff, a wolfish predatory grin.

Naturally that is my welcome back roll. What else would my dice do to me?

Paging Caine.

Delaying Caine - Vondal, post at will.

MAP

Vondal
Luce - 10 ongoing poison (se)
Varis
Caine - delayed
Urgog - readied
Sigvard
Cut-throat 1 - BLOODIED; prone
Cut-throat 2 - readied
Kendal - +2 all defs to SNT (used second wind);
Spanglefang - dazed to end Vondal's next turn

I intentionally left room and position in case Vondal wanted to burst c1 and Urgog. I'm trying to keep friendly fire in mind!

Ooops, sorry, will post tonight. That said, nothing much is very promising...