Hollow's Last Hope (Inactive)

Game Master Seldlon the Swift

Rhen misses the nasty tentacled thing.

Round 1
Rhen, Zevon
Bulgard, red mantle <------
Reinar, yellow mantle

Bulgard draws his greatsword and clears his mind, drawing on years of experience as a ranger to visualize his enemy's weaknesses. With a ranger's focus, he notices that this creature favors it's left tentacles, so he brings his blade to bear at the creatures right flank.

greatsword attack: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 2 = 7

damage: 2d6 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4, 4) + 3 + 1 + 2 = 14

slam: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
confirm: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
grab v cmd 16: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

Rhen and the darkmantle are grappled

When I pushed you forward, I did not notice you had not healed from the last battle.

clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Rhen's current hp is back to 3

Round 1
Rhen, Zevon
Bulgard, red mantle
Reinar, yellow mantle <------

Reinar steps into position and attacks the darkmantle grappling the dwarf.

Attack(Power): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Damage: 1d10 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 3 = 16

The darkmantle dies.

Round 2

Rhen, Zevon <------
Bulgard, red mantle
Reinar, yellow mantle

Rhen will stab at the Dark mantle attacking him.

Ye durned thing, get off, I don't do hugs"!

short sword: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 221d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

The yellow mantel slams at Bulgard

slam: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
grab v cmd 18: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

It misses the grab

Bulgard takes 6 hp dmge

Rhen does 3 hp damage to the yellow darkmantle

Zevon continues to rally the party. As Rhen moves past him, Zevon draws his wand and gestures towards the dwarf.

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Rhen is back to 10 hp

Round 2

Rhen, Zevon
Bulgard, Reinar, yellow mantle <------

After the last pitiful whiff, Bulgard retains his immense focus and, encouraged by Zhevons words, swings the greatsword witha two handed grip in a high overhead chop.

greatsword attack with rangers focus: 1d20 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 2 + 1 = 13
damage: 2d6 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5, 4) + 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 16

Bulgard misses the beast.

The yellow darkmantle instinctively moves away from Bulgard. Not from fear, but from his odor. 5ft step It attacks Reinar.

slam v ac 17: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

grab v cmd 17: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

constrict: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

The thing drops Reinar's limp body. Reinar is at -5 hp. He is dying.

Round 2 Reinar can attempt to stabilize, DC 15 con <-----

Round 3

Rhen, Zevon, Bulgard, Reinar, yellow mantle

goodbye my little darkmantle

Con: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

Zevon stops his calls and steps forward to aid his fallen comrade.

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Was the dark mantle not grappling me?"

The red one was, but Reinar killed it with one blow.

here

Update so no confusion:

darkmantle down 3 hp Bulgard 06/12 Reinar 01/14 Rhen 10/11 Zevon 10/10

Round 3

Zevon has moved
Rhen, Bulgard, Reinar, yellow mantle <----------

I just realized that Reinar is prone after his near death experience. One hit point and prone in front of your enemy who can deal substantial damage. Well, don't worry too much about that horrible predicament. Igar does not kill PCs, his PCs kill themselves. You have done nothing utterly stupid or reckless. The mantle has an int of 2 and is neutral. There are many more things it can do as opposed to trying to kill you. Perhaps your party can alleviate you of this threat.

Reinar wakes up confused, feeling his own hot blood on the floor beneath him. He peeks upward at the darkmantle and decides to stay on the defensive, at least for now.

Total defense

Bulgard will not let his prince die!

He sneaks along the northern wall, moved to the west and rear of the foe and strikes at it from behind, hoping to flank the fell beast.

attack with two handed great sword: 1d20 + 4 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 4 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 18

I gave plus one for flank, disregard if necessary

damage: 2d6 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2, 3) + 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 13

Well, you are not flanking (-1) and Zevon quit his singing, another (-1) for a total of 16 v AC 15. He is down another 11 hp. One hit point left.

Not flanking because Reinar's total defense does not threaten.

darkmantle down to 1 hp Bulgard 06/12 Reinar 01/14 Rhen 10/11 Zevon 10/10

Round 3

Zevon, Reinar and Bulgar have moved

Rhen, yellow mantle <----------

Sorry away all day

Rhen moves to flank the creature with Bulgard.

Short Sword: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 2 = 111d6 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 1 + (3) = 5

remove the +2 and +1d6 if not able to flank

There is no way to physically flank with Bulgard as Reinar is in that square. It is a miss even with the +2.

The darkmantle that will not die attacks Rhen.

slam v ac 19: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

It misses

Round 4

Zevon, Rhen, Bulgard, Reinar, yellow mantle <----------

Zevon side step around Reinar's body and tears at the creature's hide with his whip.

Whip: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 1

Zevon kills it with his whip. End initiative.

Zevon shakes his head, as if trying to clear his thoughts.

"It seems we were correct in avoiding this fight when we did. Let us hope these were the worst of our tasks... aside from the wolves. Something tells me that wily lupine will not just let us walk out with his ironbloom. Let me tend to Reinar and we can move out to the spider.

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

The northman's wounds do not mend to Zevon's liking.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

The wand has been good to us, looks like the law of averages kicked in. I have 10 charges let, let me know if you want another dose

Bulgard 06/12

Reinar 08/14

Rhen 10/11

Zevon 10/10

"I be alright fer now, I agree with ye on the assessment of that mangy mutt, he will attack once we be done."

Rhen will help Reinar up from the ground

The first thing you notice about the door to the watchtower is that the door is jammed. DC13 to open.

Rhen spits on his hands and grabs whatever he can to get a hold of the door, pulling with all his Dwarven Might.

Strength Check: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15

Atop the 30 foot tall tower is an open trapdoor that leads into the interior. Thick webs cover much of the ancient crates and barrels stored inside the base of the tower. A rickety wooden staircase ascends along one wall to reach an open trapdoor above. The wooden staircase leading to the roof of the tower does not look safe.

Rhen, perception check, please.

Checking for Traps: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 1 = 11

could I take a 20? Might just take to long

You take 20 on the traps. No traps. Another one for the potential spider, please.

"Well, that wasn't a very pleasant nap.", he stands up, stretching.

"Seems i owe you one.", he says, after being healed. "If that vegetarian wolf do betray like you think it will, i'll give you his pelt after killing it."

Going for a change in strategy, Reinar follows the group with shield ready and sword in hand.

AC is 19/12/17 now

Rhen doesn't see any traps, looking back at the group he slowly eases the trap door open and peeks inside the room.

perception to look around: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Rhen does not spot the man sized spider until it is too late. It drops directly in front of him and bites.

bite v AC 19: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

confirm v AC 19: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

bite damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4 Plus poison, DC 12 fort please

Rhen takes 4 hp of damage and may be poisoned

Round 1

Spider will wait for save and then attack again <---------
Reinar, Zevon, Bulgard, Rhen

Fort Save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

Rhen will drop back from the trap door, letting it fall closed on the spiders face.

The sturdy dwarf shakes off the poison. I'm not clear on the move action. The spider bites at Rhen again.

bite v ac 19: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

It misses and retreats into its web, 15 ft high.

Round 1
Spider
Reinar, Zevon, Bulgard, Rhen <---------

Reinar drops his sword, draws a pilum and throws it at the spider.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

The pilum strikes true. The giant spider takes 10 hp damage. Note the map.

I gave Reinar that angle. If you try to attck ranged from behind him, I will rule it has soft cover (-4). I think you will need to get into that room unless you can think of something that escapes me.

I'll take that.

Zevon draws his bow andown takes the difficult shot.

Bow: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 3 - 4 = 13
Dmg: 1d6 ⇒ 1

The arrow splinters against the stone wall.

Round 1

Spider
Reinar, Zevon have moved
Bulgard, Rhen <---------

Bulgard is hoping for a lucky shot, so he steps back a few feet to improve his angle, draws his bow and fires an arrow at the spider.

Bow within 30 ft: 1d20 + 4 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 4 - 4 + 1 = 17

dmg: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Zevon and Reinar hear the hum of the Hail Mary shot as it whizzes past there heads seeking it's target. The arrow buries into the arachnid. It goes limp and then remains motionless, stuck it its own web.

End initiative

While the supplies in most of the crates and barrels in this room have long since rotted away, one small crate contains a masterwork shortsword wrapped in oilcloth. One crate has four torches, another has 8 lanterns filled with oil.

"Not much 'ere, where else do we needin' ta be goin'? We got the mantles and now the spider? The bats next then we get the Ironbloom?"

Rhen will take a lantern and light it, holding it in his left hand.

Zevon says "It is all about the noise your mouth makes. Need not worry about if others comprehend, it is only about loving the sound you make. That is all that matters." He takes a torch and two lanterns.