GM Kyshkumen's The Dragons Demand

Game Master Kyshkumen

Aodan sheathes his bow and retrieves his short sword. If he has time, he'll ready an action to assist Grayson's sword strike on the little bugger.

"If Grayson could get a couple of solid whacks, I'd bet we get him. Unless anybody has a net!" Good thing they aren't kobolds, or nets would dangerous to us.

Grayson walks over to by Candi and Zilch with his sword drawn ready to swing as soon as the bugger shows up.

"I got this guys, I just need the little turd to show up and as soon as he does, he'll be cut in two!" Man oh man Grayson, if you mess this up they will never let this go.

Zilch delays, waiting the beast to show himself.

going to need some map assistance. The pest is goibg to appear in the square north of Zilchus. Appearing next to Zilchus the little pain in the rear strikes out with his tail. Target Zilchus: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28 damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4 confirm Zilchus: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12 damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3

It laughs maniaclly as what is left of the wound Grayson gave it fades away. "Yes you will all pay in blood!"

Group is up. Zilchus DC 14 Fort or 1d2 ⇒ 2 dex damage. This might effect his ability to drive a wagon.

1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14 Fort

HP 1/9

"Ouch! My neck!! Don't you stab me!"

Zilch reaches to grapple the beast (provoking).

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11 CMD

The little terror lashes out as Zilchus clumsily tries to tackle the thing.

AoO: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Candrana immediately jumps after the beast, hoping to help hold it.

grapple: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

While it takes a moment to gloat over the fallen Zilchus, Candrana springs forward and grabs the little jerk by the wings.
"Noooo! One left to pay still!" It screams in frustration.

Red pest
Candrana
Ezkiel
Zilchus
Grayson
Aodan

Bold is up!

Grayson moves up and with his bastard sword attempts to cleave the little devil right down the middle into two.

"Hold him tight Candi, I'm going right down the middle with this fool."

"Time for you to pay in blood!"

Bastard Sword: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

"Zilchus!!!!" Candrana doesn't loose her grip on the nasty creature, but is shocked when Zilchus falls to the ground.

Sorry, iPad seems to be eating my posts.

Per his preparations, Aodan closes to assist Grayson.
Assist with Short Sword: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

Seeing Zilchus drop, he tries not to panic.
"Desert Mother! Can anyone help him?"

Despite the help from Candrana and Aodan, Grayson is unable to hit the little beast. Perhaps he was trying to avoid hitting Candrana or maybe he stepped on a large pebble and it threw of his balance. The the terror tries to rip it's wings free from Candrana.

break free: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18

To Canadrana's shock and horror she feels the leathery wings slip out of her grasp. "YEEEEEES!!!! Now all shall pay in blood again!

:::::::Round ....?:::::::::::

Red pest
Candrana
Ezkiel
Zilchus
Grayson
Aodan

Group is up, Zilchus I need a stabilize and a DC 14 Fort or take 1d2 ⇒ 1 dex damage.

Round 6

Zilch bleeds and dreams of phoenix poop.

1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8 vs. DC 12 to stabilize
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17 Fort

-3/9 hp.

"It got away from me!" Candrana searches for the creepy creature.

Still visible as it used it's standard to break free.

grapple attempt: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

Candrana grabs at the creature again, trying to grapple it once more.

AoO: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

The thing strikes at Candrana as she lunges for it. Fortunately her armor is able to protect her this time as she grabs hold of it's wings.

"We got him this time guys, Zilch we'll have you up in a moment."

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

Damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Hoping Grayson strikes true (and having been ineffectual in aiding the sword strike), Aodan switches tactics and now tries to help Candrana hold the red pest.

Aid Another - Grapple: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

Grayson's attack strikes the creature but again most of the damage heals instantly. Aodan steps in and helps Candrana try and hold the pest as it squirms and tries to break free again.

1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14

It fails to break free this time but the wound Grayson caused it already healing. Zilchus continues to pay in blood while Ezekiel tries to think of a way to help.

Red pest
Candrana
Ezkiel
Zilchus
Grayson
Aodan

Everyone is back up, Candrana gets a +5 to confirm her grapple along with another +2 from Aodan.

Round 6

Zilch chooses to nap further, unaware of anything...really.

1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14 vs. DC 13 to stabilize

-3/9 hp.

grapple confirmation: 1d20 + 3 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 5 + 2 = 20

Aodan will continue to try help Candrana maintain her hold on the pest.

Aid Another Grapple: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

"We've paid, pest. Time to give us the secrets. Or you'll pay more."

pin?: 1d20 + 3 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 3 + 5 + 2 = 27

After you have confirmed the grapple, which you have already done. You may pin him, do damage from a natural attack or one handed weapon, or move him. You do not need to make another grapple or attack roll as the grapple roll counted as the successful attack.

pin, please. The others can attack.

Candrana pins the creepy red thing to the floor with Aodan's help leaving it to Grayson to finish it off.

attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

"I recall one of us finding a dagger of some sort, why don't we try using that!" Grayson mentions as he takes a mighty swing at the creature.

Grayson strikes the creature but all his damage from that strike heals instantly. "You cannot defeat me! I will get free and the last one shall pay!" He struggles against Candrana's grip.

Break free: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

He isn't going anywhere any time soon.

Red pest
Candrana
Ezkiel
Zilchus
Grayson
Aodan

Group is up.

Zilch dreams.

Sorry GM, I have to read everything.

"This is clearly not working, where is that dagger and see if he likes that. I'll help with holding him down if one of you needs to rummage through your bag to find it."

Grapple: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

"HA ha ha a dagger? Your big sword barely scratches me and you want to use a dagger?"

"DAGGER?!?! In my bag! It's silver!" She doesn't drop the pin, though. Someone else will need to get it out of her bag.

The creatures eyes go wide and it starts to struggle to get free at Candrana's words. "No no use the sword use the sword!"

Aodan will drop his sword and rumble through Candrana's backpack, looking for the recently acquired dagger.

"Silver. Duh." Apparently I should have paid more attention to the Nirmanthi scout's lessons. That Heladral may have been correct is a rather detestable thought.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

It would just be a standard action to find it in her bag, making it available for use next round. Candrana still needs to make a grapple confirmation this round at a +5. On a success she may move the creature, attack with unarmed, natural attack or light one handed weapon, or tie it up if she has the means to do so.

grapple confirmation for this round: 1d20 + 3 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 5 = 14 remain pinned if successful

pinned for this round?: 1d20 + 3 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 3 + 5 = 21

damage?: 1d3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

if it's just a standard to retrieve the dagger, on this same round he should be able to hand it off as a move action.

Aodan will give the dagger so the bigger, badder Grayson can run the pest through.

Candrana maintains her grapple and punches the imp with no affect. Aodan hands the dagger to Grayson. The frantic pest tries again to break free.

Break free: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13

He starts to squirm away but Candrana maintains her grip.

:::::::::Round 8?:::::::::

Red pest
Candrana
Ezkiel
Zilchus
Grayson
Aodan

Group is up. Candrana just needs to make a single grapple at a +5 to maintain and get an action.

"Let's see how you like silver my annoying friend"

attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

"Does it burn?"

"AHHHH YES IT BURNS!" It screams as it thrashes about, the wound not instantly healing."I will tell you all just no more silver," it whimpers.

Zilch dreams.

Watching Grayson with the dagger, Aodan will help Candrana hold the imp down.

Aid Grapple: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

"Spill Pest!" Tell us your secrets so painfully purchased and we'll consider letting you live. The lady can decide whether your treachery deserves death or not.

"I can tell you the history of this place if you let me live."

"You're alive right now... so talk!"

"The Canteclures use to rule over this land until the last Canteclure, a Baron Sarvo, rebelled against the crown back in 4500 AR. The Baron's rebellion was unsuccessful and he's castle was raised. This tower was all that reminds."

Aodan processes new information into what he's already sussed out. Sarvo's lordship was quite a while back. However, that does not explain all that we've encountered here.

"Thirsty prisoner? Kobolds? Wizard?

Oh yes, and that pesky earth slide that revealed this hidden lair in the first place. "And not a fart?"

He looks down at Zilchus' prostrate form. I hope he's not dying. Still focused on the pest, he nudges the fallen man a bit with his boot, satisfied that there isn't anything else to be done at the moment.

Zilch dreams.

Prisoners? All fled or died...come to think of it a bunch probably starved to death because no one found them." A wide grin forms as he thinks about it. "speaking about dying is that one still with us? He seemed rather fragile as it didn't take much to drop him. Now what was that other thing? Kobolds? Haven't seen any and the only wizard I know about is sitting in that chair." It motions toward the skeleton in the chair. "I am not sure about this not a fart so I went ahead and made one for you. It was the strong silent type, the Elf should be getting a whiff about now. He laughs as the smell of garbage and sulfur fill the space around him.