GM/Lictor Lane's Who Needs Parenting? = CoT Team 1 IC Thread (Inactive)

Game Master michaelane

Sense Motive 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Perception 1d20 + 7 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 5 = 24 Giving him a bonus to see through things given the Sense Motive checks

The Hellknight scowls. Something is not right here. "Someone is still not telling the truth here. Now, clearly we do have rebels here. You've fled from the main force, haven't you! Cowards! Give me your name and rank, both of you. These recruits aren't going to be Rivad's only armigers at the end of the day."

Intimidate 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

That's enough to leave you both shaken for 2 rounds. -2 to attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.

I look at The Badger and starting mouthing some words, but no sound is coming out. "... ... ..."

Then glance at Emmett, making myself look confused and waiting to be told what to do.

I haven't even spoken yet, so haven't told a lie. Must be you Emmett :P!

Emmett realizes his time just might have come. The Hellknights stood up to their reputation. No matter how expertly he weaves his lies, this one sees right through them. Best to play this one close to the vest... Stay close to the truth and play to his overconfidence...

He summons whatever's left of his will to lift a finger towards the Hellknight: "We are no cowards and we have not fled the main force! These accusations are baseless! We have been on a mission to gather rebels around the town and have caught those two near this bridge. We are certain more of them lie waiting somewhere. Now that I think of it, they might just be waiting further ahead to target you, sir Badger! Surely a servant of the Almighty such would get them such a ransom!!! They are probably numerous enough to feel confident they have a shot. Perhaps six more are waiting ahead..."

If he doesn't fall for that one, sparks will fly... My head too if I'm not careful!

Emmett bangs on the door loudly: "By the pointy! These rebels need to be brought to Rivad!"

Bluff (shaken): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

Moondark grunts, this is not going well.

what's the view from the back? can we see into the wagon? are we out of view of most of the guards?

Sense Motive 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27
Perception 1d20 + 7 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 5 = 16
Man, he's killing it on the Sense Motive, but can't see through those disguises, even with the suspicion bonus and shaken penalty.

The Hellknight scowls at Emmett again. "You are coming with me. We'll see what you're not telling me when we find those rebels or back at Citadel Rivad." He turns to the Hellknights on horses, pointing at one of them. "You, get off that horse and wait here." Once the Hellknight dismounts, he steps in the stirrup and pulls himself up into the saddle. He looks down at Emmett. "Now, get up here and let's go find those rebels."

Emmett, playing his last card, crumbles to the ground, acting as a broken man, visibly shaken: "Sir! You play me like Asmodeus the fiddle, and it's more than I can bear. You accuse me of treachery and cowardness, sentence me here and there to Rivad, to be tortured for sure, then tell me to join you in hunting rebels. I am beaten and surrender! Whatever you think I have done, I here acknowledge, I have done, but pray let me rot in the darkest cell of Rivad, with the rats and the fevers, for it will seem like green pasture and blue sky, compared to the tearing of my very soul!"

He knocks again on the door: "Open up I say! And bind me with fetters. For until it is proven that I had been true about the rebels I shall remain in custody."

Bluff: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 7 - 2 = 10
Ouch!

As he kneels, he takes a spot that would partially hide his gesture from the man's view, hoping to catch him off-guard with a spell if nothing comes through.

Stealth: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 8 - 2 = 24

With Emmett causing a distraction, Moondark attempts to slip a dagger to the person locked in the wagon thinking that if they're lucky at least he can kill himself before he reveals anything...

sleight of hand 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

wow. screw it. i say run.

Sense Motive 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
Perception 1d20 + 7 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 5 = 18

The Hellknight looks down at Emmett laying pathetically on the ground. "Men, seize him!" The Hellknight just relieved of his horse begins moving toward Emmett. Two others begin to clamber down from their horses. The commanding Hellknight suddenly wheels, spotting Moondark trying to slip the dagger into the wagon. "And seize that rebel too!" Suddenly from the treeline, you hear the sound of hooting and hollering. You can see Janiven and the other Children of Westcrown hopping up and down and brandishing weapons.

Order: Xianae, Egder, Emmett, Coran, Janiven's Group, Hellknights, Moondark

I will post a map tomorrow, but you can start giving me actions if you're ready.

Coran is going to cast "Shield of Faith" on himself which should help until he can throw on his armored coat.

Coran's AC 13 before Shield of Faith 15 after

Emmett seeks to make the best out of the confusion. He gets to his feet and chastises the hellknight: "Rebels attacking! Rebels! Badger, this is all your fault! I will see that you spend a few nights in a cell for this! Perhaps when you come out, we'll have traded ranks. By the pointy! Am I going to have a ball with you!"

As he grins and points and laughs, Emmett weaves a pattern of curse that he inflicts at the hellknight.

Hoping to hide my true alliegance for now, keeping him confused.
Bluff: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
Hex Misfortune on Badger

Assuming I am out of threat range, I will place my left hand on my arm and whisper a few quiet words in a foreign tongue. "aso ve persvek nomeno jathila vargach, letoclo ve nar sia wiot vis." (DC : 25 Perception to hear) I will then draw my axe ready to fight, making sure that I look to be targeting the rebels. I am hoping to make him believe that I am still a Hellknight, so that I can catch him unaware.

I have cast "True Strike"

If I am within provoking range, I shall take a 5 foot step, so that I am no longer within range.

Perception to hear party: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Good Gravy - a 2?!?!?

Jo listens intently but once again gets distracted. This time by the "Rrbbbtt" of a frog hiding near the eave of the bridge and riverbank. He crawls up to get a closer look at the amphibian.

since I go dead last, I'll wait to see where everyone ends up.

Map is up. Don't faint, you need all the help you can get. Map

I think Egder is gone, but I will give him till tomorrow and run him if he doesn't show. Jo, I'm fine with you doing that, things are going to get real loud here in a sec.

Nice map! Emmett is in the thick of it! He's not about to reveal is true identity yet!!!

I tried to put you all about where I thought it made the most sense based on actions so far.

I am happy where I am, just one question though. Which one is "The Badger"?

The one with a hex on him ;-p

Yes, please mark the badger. Jo has lots of flanking opportunities! Hang in there Emmett!

K15. I'll see if I can come up with some labels tonight.

not that I want to be there, but honestly Emmett had me by the hair so I should be near him.

Good point Moondark. I'll move you

Ok, here is the updated Map

B=Badger
H=Hellknight on Horse
The Hellknight toward the front of the carriage is the driver. The one toward the back is manning the heavy crossbow. The ones on each side of the wagon without an H were riding on the sideboards and stepped off.

PS I know the horses should be large, but I'm cheating to keep the map from being incredibly large.

Thanks for the map! Let me know if there is a problem with my earlier posted action.

Egder draws a dab of butter from his pouch and murmurs a moment while flicking the butter in front of him.

Casts Grease on 10-foot square K18-K19-L18-L19

K18 Horse Reflex save 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
L19 Horse Reflex save 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

Both stay on their feet for now

Badger looks down at Emmett.
Sense Motive 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
"Get on your feet man, we need to get those rebels!"

From the treeline several arrows fly at the Hellknights, aiming for the horses.

Janiven attack at Badger's horse 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
Damage 1d8 ⇒ 4
Amaya attack at Badger's horse 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Rizzardo attack at Badger's horse 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19
Damage 1d8 ⇒ 6

Two of the three shots strike home in Badger's horse. It screams and begins to buck.

Badger's Will Save for Hex 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Ride check 1 1d20 - 5 ⇒ (2) - 5 = -3
Ride check 2 1d20 - 5 ⇒ (19) - 5 = 14

He curses and yells "Get them now!" The horse takes off, riding wildly in the direction of Citadel Rivad. It races through the stream and off the map, at least for now.

To the side of the carriage where the rebels have attacked, the three Hellknights, one on horse and two on foot, charge toward their position, while the Hellknight on top manning the heavy crossbow turns it toward them to fire.

Caltrop against Hellknight 1 (on horse) 1d20 ⇒ 2
Caltrop against Hellknight 2 (on foot) 1d20 ⇒ 5
Caltrop against Hellknight 3 (on foot) 1d20 ⇒ 14

The mounted Hellknight charges straight into Janiven.
Attack 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 2 = 6
but misses her in the craziness of the moment.

One of the Hellknights on foot also makes it through, attacking Amaya.
Attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
and his sword too, misses in a wild cut.

The final Hellknight on foot runs into one of the caltrops and stops screaming as it pierces his foot.

From the top of the carriage, the Hellknight fires a bolt at Janiven.
Attack 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2
The huge bolt flies over her head striking a large tree and shaking it so badly that leaves drop from its branches.

On the other side of the prison wagon, the Hellknights on horse attempt to move toward Egder.
Acrobatics 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Acrobatics 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

Both succeed in getting out of the grease and attack the bard.
Attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
Confirm 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
Damage 1d8 + 1 + 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + (1) + 1 = 7
Attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
The first succeeds in a wicked slash across Egder's chest while the second is unable to connect.

The driver reaches under his seat, pulling out a crossbow.

Updated Map

So was "The Badger" on the horse when it fled, or did he fall off? If he did fall off, which one is he now? If he has not fled my following action will be against him.

On my next turn :

I spin around to face the Hellknight that is threatening both Eg and Coran, bring my axe up and swing it at the fiend.

Battle-Axe Attack : 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (3) + 25 = 28 (+20 from True Strike)
Battle-Axe Damage : 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

My axe connects with the mans chest and with a lot of strength put behind the attack there is a grunt as he struggles for air briefly.

(WOW! So glad I used True Strike, otherwise that attack would have failed miserably! Talk about luck.)

Emmett smiles as Badger is taken out by his bad riding skills. He turns to the hellknights on top of the caravan: "They've possessed one of us. This is bad. Watch out, for they will cast a curse upon you too if you're not careful!"

Misfortune Hex on the crossbowman.
Bluff to hide my actions: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

Badger is still on the horse :)
Also, we will still have a Round 1 action for Moondark to retcon
Round 1 Order: Xianae, Egder, Emmett, Coran, Janiven's Group, Hellknights, Moondark
Round 2 Order: Xianae, Egder, Emmett, Coran, Janiven's Group, Hellknights, Moondark

Xianae's blow crushes into the Hellknight's J17chest nearly dropping him from the horse.

The Hellknight on top of the carriage looks down at Emmett...
Sense Motive 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0
...and completely falls for it.
Emmett, confirm whether you are targeting the guy with the Large crossbow or the one that just pulled a much smaller one from under the seat

Egder pulls his falchion from where it was hidden on his back and strikes out at the same Hellknight just struck by Xianae with the flat of the blade.
Attack 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 5 - 4 = 8
Unfortunately, Egder blade glances harmlessly off the Hellknight's armor.

Jo perception to hear fighting: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Geez! Up to GM if that is enough to hear the fighting...

Yes, you're in Jo

Jo's initiative 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

Up first, give your Round 2 action when ready.

Jo hearing the sounds of battle above says "My friends!"

He moves out from under the bridge and move to K11 and attacks.

Swing Rosebud:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

Damage:2d6 + 7 ⇒ (1, 5) + 7 = 13

*CRUNCH*

LOL! And yes, the mounted crossbow, so probably the big one.

Jo slams the Earthbreaker into the Hellknight's chest, caving in his armor and dropping him to the ground where he desperately tries to take a breath, only to have blood begin running from his mouth.

did i manage to get a dagger to the man in the carriage even though I was spotted?
round 1.

Moondark ducks under the carriage in an attempt to sneak around back and stealthily climb up behind the top gunner.

stealth 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
climb 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (12) + 0 = 12

Coran is going to take a 5 ft step to (J15) and cast Burning Disarm on the Nearest Hellknight's(J17) Weapon. DC 14 Damage if he fails2d4 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5

Moondark, you did get the dagger into the wagon.
Perception (on Moondark) 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (19) + 0 = 19
Reflex save (Coran's Spell) 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (19) + 0 = 19
The Hellknight in J17 screams as his sword suddenly heats up and drops the longsword to the ground.

Janiven draws her sword and slashes at the horse of the Hellknight threatening Amaya.
Attack 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 - 4 = 11
Damage 1d8 ⇒ 5
Taking her lead, Amaya also slashes at the horse with a dagger.
Attack 1d20 ⇒ 5
But misses in the fright of a Hellknight right on top of her.
Rizzardo attempts to shoot at the same horse.
Attack 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 2 - 4 = 3
Unfortunately, also missing.

Having lost his sword, the Hellknight facing Egder attempts to leap from the horse onto him to bear him to the ground. Egder lashes out at his foe as the Hellknight leaps.
Attack 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 5 - 4 = 19
Confirm 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 5 - 4 = 19
Damage 2d4 + 3 + 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 2) + 3 + (4, 4) + 3 = 19
The combination of Egder's blade and the Hellknight's fall knocks him out cold.

The two other Hellknights next to Egder also attack him, one while holding his horse in place and the other after taking a short step up.
Attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
Confirm 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Damage 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
The first delivers another slash against Egder, this one scraping across the side of his face and neck while the second stumbles moving up and misses him completely.

The Hellknight manning the crossbow spies Moondark while beginning to reach for a bolt and draws his sword instead, taking a hack at her as she reaches the top of the carriage.
Attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
She manages to duck under the blade as it whistles over her head and she completes getting to the top of the carriage.

The driver fires his crossbow at Xianae.
Attack 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
But in his haste to fire at her, the bolt flies off into the stream.

The dying Hellknight next to Jo attempts to stabilize.
Con Check 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 2 - 4 = 8
and he continues to bleed out.

The remaining Hellknight on horse by the Children thrusts at Janiven with his sword.
Attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
with the blade scraping across her armor.

The Hellknight stopped by the caltrops attempts to move forward through their dangerous spikes.
Caltrop Attack 1d20 ⇒ 19
But gets stuck by one in the other foot, this time swearing up a storm at his clumsiness.

Meanwhile, somewhere over the horizon, the Badger attempts to regain control of his steed.
Ride 1d20 - 5 ⇒ (17) - 5 = 12

Updated Map

Round 2 Order: Xianae, Egder, Emmett, Coran, Janiven's Group, Hellknights, Moondark

Round : 3

I mumble some foreign words again before stepping up beside Egder. "aso ve persvek nomeno jathila vargach, letoclo ve nar sia wiot vis."

I have cast True Strike and then stepped to square H 17.

Did you forget my Misfortune Hex?

Ah, I did. Too many actions. But fortunately he missed anyway and the net effect would have been Janiven getting wacked by the Hellknight attacking her and a different roll for the Badger. I think I'll leave it.

Emmett starts laughing: "Ah! Ah! Ah! You'll never make it this way!" but it's unclear whether he speaks of the rebels or the hellknights.

He hugs close to the wagon so the two up there don't see him and moves his hands quickly in a cryptic matter and he points to another hellknight: "By the pointy, you'll never make it out of here!"

MvA: Cackle
StA: Misfortune on hellknight in M11

I'm beginning to think Asmodeus runs the dicebot :P

Moondark draws her dagger and feints at the Hellknight threatening her.

bluff 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

Don't forget Jo in the Round 2 Order. He should be first in line, but performed his action already!

Moondark darts up, faking a slash at the Hellknight's knee. He dodges her blow, but nearly falls off the wagon.

Round 2 Over

A dark laugh escapes from Emmett's lips.
Sorry, now that I'm playing a witch, I realize they get a save. Not that its going to help these fools.
Will save 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (8) - 1 = 7

Round 3: Jo, Xianae, Egder, Emmett, Coran, Janiven's Group, Hellknights, Moondark

Would Coran be able to reach his thing so he can get out his Crossbow to fire the next Round.

Coran, I'm going to rule that it is stashed in H14, out of sight behind the post.

Jo will move to O15 without provoking an AOO. He will then attack the hellknight with flanking bonus.

Attack on Hellknight:1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 2 = 13

*ugh!*

Damage if a hit:2d6 + 7 ⇒ (3, 3) + 7 = 13

Round 3: Jo, Xianae, Egder, Emmett, Coran, Janiven's Group, Hellknights, Moondark

Jo, think you might be looking at an older map. There are no Hellknights adjacent to O15 right now. Here's an update with Moondark on top of the carriage so you don't have to hunt for it.

Updated Map

"Hey Big Guy, smash the door and break Azael out!" Moondark calls to Jo.

i'll go ahead and follow up the feint- rnd 3.

attack vs. no dex 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
damage 1d4 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + (3) = 5

I have already posted my action for round 3.

Coran looking for his equipment sees that it is on the bridge, he moves behind Xianae so he can begin to get it on.