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

Game Master michaelane

Jo meant O12

Ok, I think I have the proper positions.

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Egder lashes out with his falchion again at the Hellknight next to him and Xianae.

Attack 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 5 - 4 = 4

Not as lucky as last time, Egder misses his foe.

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

Will post Janiven's Group and Hellknights as well as results of Moondark's stab (a hit of course) tonight.

Janiven slashes again at the horse of the Hellknight in front of Amaya.
Attack 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 - 4 = 12
Damage 1d8 ⇒ 5
She strikes it again, but the horse remains standing, now bleeding from two wounds.

Amaya lashes out again with her dagger.
Attack 1d20 ⇒ 4
Clearly nervous about being in a fight, she doesn't even come close to the horse.

Rizzardo shoots at it with the crossbow.
Attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
Damage 1d8 ⇒ 6
The bolt strikes the horse right in the eye, falling to the ground with a violent crash.

The Hellknight riding the horse attempts to leap free.
Acrobatics 1d20 - 5 ⇒ (9) - 5 = 4
Acrobatics 1d20 - 5 ⇒ (7) - 5 = 2
Sure enough, Emmett's hex causes him to fail and he fails, going down in a heap with the horse.

Next to him, the other Hellknight turns to face Jo, thrusting his sword at Jo's chest.
Attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
But, Jo blocks the blow with Rosebud.

While the dying Hellknight next to Janiven attempts to stabilize.
Con Check 1d20 + 2 - 5 ⇒ (8) + 2 - 5 = 5
and he continues to bleed out.

At the bridge, the Hellknight facing Xianae and Egder takes a cut at Egder's head.
Attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
He misses, but the other Hellknight tries to take advantage of Egder ducking under the sword.
Attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Damage 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Egder's move leaves him wide open to a slash that slices open his arm.

Finally, at the carriage, the driver gives up on the crossbow with Moondark now up top. He draws his sword and slashes at her.
Attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
Damage 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Screaming, "I got you rebel!" as his sword cuts across her leg.

And the last Hellknight on the carriage, takes advantage of the chaos on the top of the wagon to slice at Moondark again.
Attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
Damage 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
He yells, "We've got this one, keep after her!" as he slashes across her other leg.

Starting to feel woozy from loss of blood, Moondark grits her teeth and plunges her dagger into the overconfident Hellknight's chest, pressing past his armor, but not quite bringing him down.

Round 3 Over
Round 4: Jo, Xianae, Egder, Emmett, Coran, Janiven's Group, Hellknights, Moondark

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two vs. one ain't fair. I'll take the move portion of my last round to drop off the wagon after my attack.

acrobatics if needed for landing 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

Round 4
drink a clw potion 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Jo will smash the hellknight he missed.

Swing:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

Damage:2d6 + 7 ⇒ (1, 5) + 7 = 13

*CRUNCH AGAIN*

EDIT - forgot the bonus for flank. Didn't matter though.

Moondark artfully drops off the wagon leaving the Hellknights looking wildly around for her.

Over by the rest of the Children of Westcrown, Jo swings another huge blow with Rosebud, dropping another Hellknight twitching and screaming to the earth before he falls unconscious.

Round 4: Jo, Xianae, Egder, Emmett, Coran, Janiven's Group, Hellknights, Moondark

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Coran is going to get his crossbow ready and shoot at the Hellknight at M16

Crossbow Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

Crossbow Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Egder braces himself and takes another swing at the Hellknight next to him and Xianae. Desperation starting to sink in, he gives up trying to knock out the Hellknights and attacks savagely.
Attack 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
But Egder's inexperience...or bad luck continue and he still fails to strike another blow.

Coran's bolt strikes true, flashing over the horses and burying itself in the driver's shoulder. He shrieks in pain, swinging his attention from Moondark back to the bridge.

Round 4: Jo, Xianae, Egder, Emmett, Coran, Janiven's Group, Hellknights, Moondark

I swing my axe, at the Hellknight that is beside both myself and Egder. I aim for his leg, trying to drop him to the floor.

Battle-Axe Attack : 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (13) + 25 = 38 (+20 added for True Strike)
Battel-Axe Damage : 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

A question: as Cackle is a move action, can I use my standard one to target a new victim with Misfortune, thus making it two targets (thanks to Cackle), etc.? That was my intent last round, to add the one in M11 to the one that manned the big crossbow. Badger moved out of range, so he's out. Let me know.

Emmett keeps yelling, hoping to hide its damaging hex with chosen words, disguise and the confusion of battle: "Hig! Hig! Hig! You got dealt a nasty contract boys! Thread carefully!"

MvA: Cackle
StA: Misfortune (Will, DC 15) on the second on the wagon, adding him to the other two if it's possible. If not, maintain on M11.

Retcon to Round 3: Hellknight on carriage attacking Moondark should have rolled twice for Misfortune.
Attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
Hits her anyway

Xianae's axe cuts deeply into the Hellknight's leg, but he stays on his feet.

You can maintain on M11 and add the driver, but it has dropped on the guy with the Large crossbow because Cackle only extends it 1 round.

Janiven attacks the Hellknight under the horse with the flat of her sword.
Attack 1d20 + 4 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 4 - 4 = 9
But misses again.

Amaya tries bonking him on the head with the pommel of her dagger.
Attack 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 - 4 = 20
Confirm 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 - 4 = 3
Damage 1d4 ⇒ 4
She scores a fortunate blow, whacking him hard on the helm in spite of his helmet.

Rizzardo drops his crossbow and advances to attempt striking the Hellknight with his sword.
Attack 1d20 + 4 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 + 3 - 4 = 13
But Rizzardo's glancing blow rings off the Hellknight's armor.

Two Hellknights attack Egder again.
Attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
Both miss.

The driver reloads his crossbow and fires back at Coran.
Attack 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14
Attack 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10
But Emmett's hex causes the crossbow to kick and the bolt flies over Coran's head.

The other Hellknight begins reloading the Large crossbow and swings it back toward the fighting by the Children of Westcrown.

The Hellknight pinned under his horse attempts to escape.
Escape Artist 1d20 - 5 ⇒ (7) - 5 = 2
Escape Artist 1d20 - 5 ⇒ (11) - 5 = 6
But under the combination of Emmett's hex and the horses weight, he fails to squeeze out.

The dying Hellknight next to Janiven again attempts to stabilize.
Con Check 1d20 + 2 - 6 ⇒ (12) + 2 - 6 = 8
And the dying Hellknight next to Jo also attempts to stabilize.
Con Check 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 2 - 4 = 4
Both fail and continue the die.

Moondark drinks down her potion and her wounds begin to knit themselves back together.

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Round 4: Jo, Xianae, Egder, Emmett, Coran, Janiven's Group, Hellknights, Moondark

Feeling a bit revived, Moondark looks around for her next move.
perception 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

"Asmodeus' Balls! I think the Badger's back. "

how secure and where is the door to the wagon?

on second thought, maybe I can stampede the carriage toward Badger as he crosses the bridge.

Moondark slams a bolt into her crossbow and shoots one of the draft horses in the ass.

round 4

attack 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 1 = 22
damage 1d8 ⇒ 2

Emmett maintains his curse on the two by continuing his manic laugh. He hears Moondark though and places his hand in a bowl shape, ready to cast a spell on Badger when he gets within range.

MvA: Cackle to maintain the hex on the two.
StA: Ready Grease on the saddle of Badger if he get within 30 feet (Ref DC 15)

I take a 5 foot step away from any threatening targets and begin to mumble some foreign words again. "aso ve persvek nomeno jathila vargach, letoclo ve nar sia wiot vis.".

I have cast True Strike, again.

Perception : 1d20 ⇒ 16

"I see him, looks angry!"

Spells Remaining :
Level 0 : Unlimited
Level 1 : 2

"Haha, can't shoot straight can you." Coran reloads his crossbow

"By the Gods of City and Freedom make my shot hit true." He shoots at the one at M16 again.

Crossbow Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

Crossbow Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Coran's AC is a 15 until he can get on his Armor, as long as he has the targets on the wagon that is where he is shooting.

Jo will take a five foot tactical to N12 and swing on the Hellknight in M11 taking advantage of the flanking.

Swing:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

2??? Geez-lou-eez!

Damage if it hits:2d6 + 7 ⇒ (2, 2) + 7 = 11

More 2's - Grrrr....

Jo steps up to attack the Hellknight pinned under the horse, but the angle is all wrong and Rosebud slams into the dead horse instead of the Hellknight.

Xianae casts her spell, preparing for another attack.

Egder swings his falchion again
Attack 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Clearly shaken by the length of the battle, Egder misses again.

Emmett continues to laugh at the Hellknights.

Coran's crossbow bolt flies across the battle and strikes the Hellknight driver again.

Janiven attacks the Hellknight under the horse again.
Attack 1d20 + 4 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 4 - 4 = 9
She curses as her blade misses him again.

Amaya tries to knock him out with her dagger.
Attack 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 - 4 = 6
and misses.

So Rizzardo tries once again.
Attack 1d20 + 3 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 3 + 4 - 4 = 16
Damage 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
and FINALLY succeeds in knocking him out.

The two Hellknights next to Egder try to team up and eliminate him from the battle.
Attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
One of them finally cutting through his defenses with a cut.
Damage 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Egder crumples to the ground having finally been worn down by the pair of Hellknights.

The driver reloads his crossbow and fires again at Coran.
Attack 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12
Attack 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13
Fortunately, under the effects of Emmett's hex, he fires wide.

The Hellknight at the Large crossbow trains it on Jo, after seeing the havok he has been wreaking on the battlefield.
Attack 1d20 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 1 - 2 = 0
Attack 1d20 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 1 - 2 = 17
A second bolt flies into the trees, leaves flying everywhere.

The dying Hellknight next to Janiven again attempts to stabilize.
Con Check 1d20 + 2 - 7 ⇒ (5) + 2 - 7 = 0
And the dying Hellknight next to Jo also attempts to stabilize.
Con Check 1d20 + 2 - 5 ⇒ (8) + 2 - 5 = 5
Both fail and continue the die.

The Badger rides back onto the bridge, but Emmett's spell takes effect just as he closes in on Xianae.
Reflex 1d20 ⇒ 17
He stands in the saddle, just as the spell strikes, dodging the slick coat of grease Emmett lays down on the saddle and he continues to strike against Xianae with his morningstar spinning at her upper body.
Attack 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 2 = 16
Fortunately, his move to dodge Emmett's spells seems to have unbalanced him and the blow misses.

Moondark's bolt strikes one of the horses. The horse rears and then begins moving forward, right toward the fallen Egder and Hellknight and the still standing Xianae, Coran and Badger.

Round 5: Over
Round 6: Jo, Xianae, Egder, Coran, Janiven's Group, Emmett, Hellknights, Moondark

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Round 5 :

I step between "The Badger" and the wall, before swinging at him with my axe. (5 foot step to G15.)

Battle-Axe Attack : 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (13) + 25 = 38
Battle-Axe Damage : 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Jo will say to Janiven's group "Get the Prisoners!!!

He will the move to K15 and ready an action - if any combatant moves into J15 or J16 he will make his attack.

Sorry guys can get to any enemies in 30'

Jo, you could get to the driver.

Is Badger holding a Weapon.

Emmett sighs as he watches Egder fall under the hellknights' attacks. This is getting bloody. I should've managed to convince the hellknight. This is my fault...

He keeps the eerie laugh going, concentrating on maintaining the hex, while he moves his hand in arcane gesture to add the hellknight near Xianae.

MvA: Cackle
StA: Misfortune Hex (Will, DC 15) on I-18

Coran : "The Badger" is holding a Morningstar.

Xianae is correct about the Morningstar. I'll resolve up through the Hellknights. If Jo wants to switch his plan, I'll allow it.

Xianae's axe slices through the armor on The Badger's leg. He yells, "I'll get you for that!"

Egder attempts to stabilize.
Con Check 1d20 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 1 - 2 = 1
His breathing grows more ragged.

Oops, stuck there till after Coran.

Coran takes a 5ft step away from "The Badger" to avoid any attack then holding up his Holy Symbols looking at the Morning Star "My Gods think you should Burn."

DC 14 Damage if he fails 2d4 ⇒ (4, 1) = 5

Reflex Save 1d20 ⇒ 1
The Badger doesn't drop the morningstar and yells again as it burns his hand.

Janiven yells, "We don't have the keys! You'll have to smash it or we need to get The Badger!"

She picks her bow back up and shoots at the Hellknight manning the heavy crossbow. "I really don't want to kill any Hellknights, but we need to end this now!"
Attack 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
Damage 1d8 ⇒ 6
The combination of Moondark's earlier slash and an arrow from Janiven striking his chest, brings the Hellknight down.

Amaya picks up her bow and tries to shoot the driver.
Attack 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
Damage 1d8 ⇒ 6
Amaya drops the driver with an arrow in his back.

With the incredible success of the Children of Westcrown, Rizzardo decides to take a shot at the Hellknight that just downed Egder.
Attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
Damage 1d8 ⇒ 3
Yet another arrow strikes home.

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Ruling that our halfling Coran can get into that spot by the bridge support.

Jo - since the driver was taken out you might want to try breaking down the door :)

Emmett, watching them fall like flies, decides to play it.

"Badger, sir! There's just too many of them! Please, all of you, save yourselves and go get reinforcements. I'll hold them back as long as I can! ASMODEUS HAVE ME!!!"

Bluff: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
Ah!

GM - is the door in the back? If so, and you allow it Jo will heed the words of Janiven and go to the door instead.

Mondark scampers back up the wagon now that the gunner is down.

can I just take 10 since I'm not threatened? otherwise:
climb 1d20 ⇒ 6
climb 1d20 ⇒ 5

Sorry, never told you, but I've been thinking of it as being on the side you're facing...so it is. And, yes, I'm fine with you going to the door.

Moondark, you can take 10. There are sideboards so it isn't too hard to get up there.

Jo will go to the cart and take a whack at the locking mechanism (if is truly a lock).

Swing: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

Damage:2d6 + 7 ⇒ (6, 5) + 7 = 18

Jo swings Rosebud and the lock on the prison carriage breaks apart just as it is beginning to pick up speed. A handsome half-elf man with brown hair and amber eyes jumps out holding a dagger, "Whoever you are, thank you. We need to get out of here."

The Badger's head spins toward Emmett from the bridge.
Sense Motive 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19
Perception 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

Seeing Arael escape, he swears and calls out to Emmett and the Hellknights, "We're beaten men, there are just too many of them. Don't stay behind, get on the wagon and we'll get reinforcements from Citadel Rivad and run these rebels down!"

With that, The Badger has his horse take a short step back from Xianae and then spins it toward Citadel Rivad. The horsed Hellknight on the other side of the bridge pulls his fellow up with him and they take off after Badger as the wagon picks up speed and runs over the bodies at the bridge.

Moondark, you still have time to run and get onto the wagon, but I suspect you just want to stay behind.

The Children of Westcrown erupt in cheers as the prison wagon pulls away. You check on Egder, but unfortunately the combination of the Hellknights blows and the wagon running over him has killed the half-orc. Four Hellknights are nearly dead in various locations across the battlefield.

Moondark pauses in her pursuit as Areal is finally freed and the Hellknights retreat.

"Well that went well," she says in a tone dripping with sarcasm."Let's get out of here before the reinforcements arrive."

Would I have enough time to try and cast an "Acid Splash" at The Badger, before he gets out of range?

Emmett lets the wagon pull away and quickly gets on a horse. He makes a mental note of the feature he had chosen for this particular hellknight. He doesn't even have a name yet, but Badger will remember him...

Smiling, he rides away with the Children; he has crossed a threshold with this action, and he knows he can never go back to his old mundane life.

"Today we made a difference Children!"

Xianae - no, with the withdraw, you don't get an AoO and the horse has a speed of 50ft. versus your range of 30ft. Besides, you don't really want him changing his mind. Don't worry, you'll be meeting again ;-)

You regroup with the Children and everyone shares horses. You face the sobering thought that were it not for Egder's sacrifice, you would have faced the unlikely prospect of tripling up on one of the horses.

Janiven looks thrilled to have Arael back in the fold, although the half-elf is fairly quiet, undoubtedly shaken by his narrow escape. Janiven joins in Emmett's enthusiasm, "Yes, together we have struck a blow for a better Westcrown. We're going to have to be careful in coming days though. The Hellknights will be furious over this embarrassment."

You ride hard for Westcrown, not wanting to face the prospects of a larger force of Hellknights. As the city's walls appear on the horizon, you realize by the angle of the sun that this has taken a little longer than you hoped. More than two and a half hours have passed and it is getting close to three. You are not at risk of evening, but Jacovo is probably not going to be happy.

Feel free to retcon any conversations or actions you want to take before arriving back in the city. Once you're done, we'll pick it up as you near the gates.

On the way back, I am happy that I have returned to my own self after leaving the sight of the Hellknights.

"Jo, did ya get's to have fun with those weaklings? Shame 'bout Eg's though, now who'll be my rival?"

As I see that we have taken that expected, "Not good's, we have taken too long! Jacovo isn't going's to be happy 'bout this."

"It's my fault Egder died... I should have been able to steer the bastards away... We should celebrate his death, and make sure nothing on him could tie him to us or our hiding place..."

Emmett is quickly coming back to a calculating mood...

Jo wanted to coup de grace any Hellknights still alive and take any valuables. What say you GM?

At the least he would have taken at least two ears for his necklace. Not sure he will use them, but might as well take them.

"You right, dems hellknights not so tough. Jo's liken Rosebud. It's ashame bout Edger d'oh. We should a been able to protect him."

Ok, we'll back up a bit before we get to the gate.

When Jo announces his intent to coup de grace any Hellknights, Janiven and Arael both yell, "NO!" at once. Janiven explains, "Jo, I know they killed Egder, but if Hellknights die, they will stop at nothing to find us. As it is, this will be an embarrassment, but we should try to ensure they survive."

Well, then. Will they at least allow Jo to relieve the hellknights of their valuables?

Coran looks up at Jo "Jo, they are right, Killing them isn't the answer, humiliation on the other hand, that would work against their pride.

Janiven replies, "Certainly, Coran is right. It is especially good for us to humiliate the more extreme elements like the Badger.

Arael draws himself up and replies, "Yes, the Order of the Rack is an old and prideful order. They could be turned to a useful purpose though. At their heart, the Hellknights are about order, not evil. But, they've been influenced by darker elements from time to time. The Badger is one of the worst. This is the perfect way to deal with him. Seizing me and stealing their equipment will embarrass him. That will help calmer elements like Master of Blades Kassir Voidai and Paralictor Gonville Chard. They might even manage to relieve him of his duty to train this group of recruits. Better to have the Badger alone trying to hunt us down than the whole order."

You work together to stabilize the Hellknights. Searching their unconscious bodies you find 5 suits of the armiger Hellknight armor, one suit of full plate, 6 longswords, 6 light crossbows, 70 gold pieces and 3 potions. Under the driver's seat, you find a large woolen sack with a very nice longsword, a light crossbow, a dagger, a breastplate, and two potions. Arael identifies the gear as his. You also find a small mail satchel with several letters.

Knowledge Local: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14

Jo stops mid swing at Rosebud was about to make ground meat of one of the unconcious hellknight's heads.

He looks disapponitedly at Janiven and then Coran. He begins to rifle through the fallens belongings looking for anything of value. He will also take their weapons and shields and pile them together.

While he is doing that he asks Coran, "What you mean Karen? Like pee on dare faces or sumtin?"

We should not leave Edger behind. Jo will carry his body back if need be.

"Now you're healing them?" Moondark jaw drops in disbelief.
"Well, I guess letting them die would really bring the heat down on us."
She doesn't move to help the Hellknights and wouldn't even if she knew how, but she doesn't block the effort either. Once Arael's gear is restored to him, she gets her dagger back.

Know local 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

"Jo, leave the armor. If anyone sees us trying to wear or sell Order of the Rack embossed armor, we'll all be on a wagon to Citdel Rivad."

Edit: yeah Jo, trash it if you can.

Emmett does his best to help, but focuses on the healing, as the other tasks fall well into the category I'll just make it worse.

Sorry, I was posting while the GM item popped up.

With the group's permission, Jo will smash the armor flat with Rosebud making unusabl.