Kingmaker [PbP] (Inactive)

Game Master Jeff Przybylo

Way to go Dregan!

Well, this IS exciting!

Vosil's deft whip-work brings the owlbear tumbling down on its beak. There it struggles to stand, only to be slain by hammer, ice, and arrow.

Asha nods at Naralesh, and rushes around join the the rest, in case her healing is needed.

The disarmed bandit draws his longbow and shoots at Vosil, but misses.

shot: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

More bandits rush out from the common rooms where they slept. One rushes at the elemental, swinging wildly.

Att: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

A second goes for Edric, his sword hacking into the paladin's leg.

Att: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21 dmg: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 -9 hp Edric

Magna cuts down the big man, a gout of blood from his side. Two more bandits rush to flank Magna, while Akiros rages.
"no...No...NO!" he was a simpleton! He didn't deserve to die like that!" He ducks under the short platform and assaults Magna, but the short ceiling thwarts his swing.

Att: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13

Footsteps sound from the catwalk above the one running from Z5 to Z9 , signalling more bandits above you.

Stealth: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11
Att: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20 damage: 3d6 + 3 ⇒ (1, 5, 1) + 3 = 10

A soft voice sounds from behind Naralesh, at the same time he feels the sharp point of hard steel against his spine. "Welcome to our little home, elf." The voice whispers softly in his ear. -10 dmg , Nara.

Then a voice roars, thick with the slur of drink. "Wha' s'goin' on here!!!! Intruders! Here? Kill'em! KILL 'EM ALL!"

The Stag Lord himself appears from within, long bow in hand. The first person he sees is Vosil, recoiling his vicious whip.

In a blink, the bow comes up and an arrow is strung. The arrow flies true, striking the man in the chest. -10 hp, Vosil.

Att: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27 damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

ROUND FIVE: you are up.

Vosil winces as the arrow strikes him, although thankfully it appears not to have penetrated his ribcage. (The damage it's done to his white damask shirt is another matter, however.) Aloud he says only "Well, that settles the question of whether the Stag Lord's real, or not, I'd say." The tone is dry.

Moving forwards, he strides around the corpse of the dead owlbear, measuring the range carefully. His whip flicks out again and he lashes at the bow the Stag Lord is carrying, aiming to remove it from his grasp.

Are there grid references? I'm moving to within 15 ft of the Stag Lord, but not right next to the bandits on his right

Disarm attempt vs Stag Lord: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23

Talia looks ahead, to see an arrow piercing Vosil, and then behind her to see her friend stabbed in the back - and freezes with indecision. Until Vosil speaks. Stag Lord?

"Wait!" With a flick of her wrist, the playwright dismisses her grease spell, allowing the Lore Warden to step safely through. Immediately, Talia resumes her monologue and moves backwards to help her friend.

"Straight into Pharasma's ledger, and judgement that will leave you wanting. Throw down your weapons..."

Free action: continue bardic performance. All bad guys that can speak common and hear Talia and are not immune to mind-affecting effects take -1 attack and damage rolls, and saves vs. fear and enchantment effects. 9/12 bardic performance rounds left.

Penalties to AC also apply to CMD, so if the Stag Lord can hear Talia, he suffers a -1 penalty to Vosil's disarm because of Talia's disarm ability.

Standard action: dismiss grease spell. Move action: Move to the square to Naralesh's northeast.

Dregan steps forward to Vosil's was and with a line of site on the stag lord he yells "So who are you really, some local farmer with a mask on?" He releases two arrows at the stag lord then yells to his companions. "The stag is mine, who deal with rest.

5ft step, ranger's focus, rapid shop with deadly aim

Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 8 + 1 - 2 - 1 + 2 = 25 point blank, rapid shot, deadly aim, Rangers focus
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 10 point blank, deadly aim, ranger's focus
Miss on 1-20: 1d100 ⇒ 43 hit

Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 1 - 2 - 1 + 2 = 11 point blank, rapid shot, deadly aim, ranger's focus
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 13 point blank, deadly aim, ranger's focus
Miss on 1-20: 1d100 ⇒ 31 hit but probably still a miss

Magna steels herself against her new adversary.
"Being a simpleton is no excuse to be a criminal. Any of you, drop your weapons and face justice, or keep fighting and face dead!"
She quickly heals herself again (lay on hands as swift action).
Heals: 1d6 ⇒ 5
She attacks with all of her might again.
Power attack with +1 Greataxe.
Attack Roll: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Damage Roll: 1d12 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
I am removing the 1 non-lethal damage she has, as "any healing that removes hit point damage also removes the same number of non-lethal damage".

Naralesh gasps as the blade enters his back, whirling about even as he staggers away from his attacker. His form blurs for a moment as his magic continues his movement, shifting farther from the swordsman's grasp. Five-foot-step west, then shift west 5 more feet to end adjacent to Talia and Asha. "This hovel will be your grave," Naralesh spits. Snatching one of his scrolls, he chants the spell rapidly. "Inimicadri nelemvor 'GRVMTAR' encarthrimash!" The familiar form of the rocky elemental appears once more, standing protectively between Naralesh and his assailant. It wastes no time in attempting to shatter the man's kneecaps with a savage swing.

Power Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 Bludgeoning: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Fort Save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 Naralesh is fatigued.

Naralesh grits his teeth as the magic overcomes him. Drained of his strength, he glares at his attacker - ready to cast again if need be.

Meanwhile, the mud elemental presses the assault on the man dueling Magna. Throwing its muddy form at his legs, it tries to overwhelm him with the sticky, liquid soil.

Power Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19 Bludgeoning: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

If that hits, Akiros needs to make a DC 12 fort save or become entangled.

Clambering up over the wall Kaalib spied a couple of bandits on the other side. Without so much as a warning, he made ready to let loose with a gout of flames as his scales glowed in the darkness. Orsheval flew out of the little dragon's mouth just in time, losing himself against the night sky.

Burning Hands DC 14: 5d4 + 5 ⇒ (2, 1, 3, 4, 2) + 5 = 17

Kaalib to the rescue!

For Edric
Edric uses his lay on hands to heal himself then strikes out at the bandit next to him.

Healing: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 1) + 6 = 10

I don't think I missed any bonuses but anyone can check that would be great.

Since you haven't resolved the round do people mind if I make some adjustments to Edric's round? Thanks for posting for me Dregan :)

Edric, upon hearing the Stag Lord's pronouncement narrows his eyes. "Here is the main threat. He must die!" He strikes low, aiming to take the bandit in front of him out at the legs before risking a counter-strike by clambering over the owlbear, grasping for his shield as he does so.

I can keep Dregan's rolls or go again, use whicever you like OGGM!

SwA: Smite Evil on Stag Lord
SA: Attack Bandit in front
Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 4) + 6 = 14
FA: Swap to hammer and shield while moving
MA: Move (provoking AOO) 1 square SW, 1 sqaure W, 1 square S. Should end up between the owlbear corpse and the front bandit. I assume Vosil wants to be in the square next to me.

miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 18

Vosil misjudges his disarm attempt in the torchlight, and misses!

One of Dregan's arrows strikes the Stag Lord in the arm, drawing a grunt of pain.

Magna misses Akiros. While Naralesh's elementals fair a little better. The new one misses Dovan the rogue, but the second hits Akiros, who shakes off the encasing mud with a growl.

Ref save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14

Both bandits, surprised by the kobolds attack, manage to avoid the majority of the effect. Unfortunately for them, that isn't enough. They die screaming as they are cooked.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16

Dovan merely grins at Naralesh. Then he vaults over the wall out of reach.

Akiros, hearing Magna's words, hesitates. Then the Stag Lord comes forth, and his face turns rage. With a quick nod to the bandit with him, he shifts to his right and attacks. The bandit misses, but Akiros' sword stabs deeply into Magna's side.

Akiros: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 31 dmg: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11 -11 hp Magna
bandit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Edric: the owlbear corpse is Difficult terrain. There are bandits that moved up last round, they are on the map. I moved you all accordingly.

Edric cuts down his opponent and climbs over the huge corpse of the owlbear to try and reach the Stag Lord.

Asha steps up to Naralesh, a spell on her lips. "Not today, my friend." she says, placing her hands on his shoulders.

CLW: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

The bandits shielding the Stag Lord attack Vosil, but fear or common sense causes them to miss.

bandit: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 2 = 14
bandit: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 2 = 9

Another swings at Edric, also missing.

bandit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

The Stag Lord laughs. The drunken roar of man facing death and unafraid. He shifts to his right, and seeing Vosil compromised by the bandit behind him, takes careful aim.

SL sneak attack: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (11) + 8 + 2 + 2 - 3 = 20 dmg: 1d8 + 3d6 ⇒ (7) + (2, 2, 5) = 16 -16 hp, Vosil.
SL sneak attack: 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 + 2 + 2 - 3 = 17

The young Varisian manages to shift and dodge one arrow, but the second strikes true, lodging deep in his stomach.

ROUND SIX: you go. REMEMBER: low light miss chance and for you shooters, there is the penalties for 'in melee' (-4) and 'cover' (-4), not counting any Feats, obviously. I forgot this. I rolled 2 hits on Vosil with 2 Sneak Attacks for a total of 36 damage before I remembered and subtracted 3 from the Stag Lord's shots. Keep up your sig bars with current HP, please. You are up. Good luck.

Sometimes discretion is the better part of valour; and Vosil's hot-headed Varisian temperament has been cooled over long years with hard-won lessons. But - sometimes - discretion needs to @*^& off.

Livid with himself over his failure to disarm the leader, and reeling from the pain of his arrow-wounds, Vosil spins on one heel, lashing out with his whip at the bandit behind him.

Whip attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 73 Hit

Using 2 Stamina Points to bump up from d8 to d10

Using Combat Expertise to add +1 to AC

Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 8

Dregan step a little down the corridor to get a better view on the staglord. Secretly he was glad that bandits had blocked Edric and Vosil's path to their enemy. If his worse fears were realized and it was his brother beneath the mask Dregan should be the one to do horrible deed.
Dregan aims two shots through gaps in the melee towards the masked man.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 - 1 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 8 + 1 - 2 - 1 + 2 - 4 = 18 point blank, rapid shot, deadly aim, Rangers focus, cover
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 16 point blank, deadly aim, ranger's focus
Miss on 1-20: 1d100 ⇒ 78 hit

Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 - 1 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 8 + 1 - 2 - 1 + 2 - 4 = 19 point blank, rapid shot, deadly aim, ranger's focus, cover
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 15 point blank, deadly aim, ranger's focus
Miss on 1-20: 1d100 ⇒ 2 miss

Edric growls in frustration. Until I get to him that villain will keep shooting... I have to close the gap. He lashes out at the bandit in front of him, hoping to clear the path.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Unfortunately his grip is loosened by blood, and the blow goes wild. Recovering his stance Edric keeps his shield high and looks for another opportunity.

Magna feels surrounded but keeps fighting. She needs to get away from that situation, and decides to feign another attack against Akiros, but turning at the end and attack the bandit on the other side.
No Power attack this time, with +1 Greataxe.
Attack Roll: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
Damage Roll: 1d12 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
If able she will take a 5' back, on top of the hopefully now dead bandit, next to the elemental.
Finally quickly heals herself again (lay on hands as swift action, last time of the day).
Heals: 1d6 ⇒ 3
Critical Confirm: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Seeing the gang surrounding the dwarf, Kaalib had half a mind to just watch her fall. There was no way she'd be able to keep that up for too long, but despite her feelings she had never through negligence even come close to putting him in danger. He hopped down the wall, getting into position and bathes the two bandits near her in flame.

Kaalib will go along the top of the wall, assuming it's difficult terrain about 15' to the north and cook Akiros and the newly arrived Dovan. He should have no trouble hitting the both of them and missing the dwarf, especially since she stepped back.

Burning Hands, DC 14: 5d4 + 5 ⇒ (4, 1, 2, 4, 2) + 5 = 18

Thinking dark thoughts as the enemy tumbles over the wall, Talia continues her monologue as she runs towards the owlbear. Crouching behind it, the playwright pulls some sand from her beltpouch, and pausing her speech for a moment, yells to the men in front of her, "hold until this spell goes off!"

Then, letting the sand fall slowly - too slowly - through her fingers, Talia chants, soft and syllabic, before flinging the sand in the direction of the Stag Lord.

move: 20' to the west, to the square next to Dregan, using the owlbear as cover from the Stag Lord and bandits. Standard: begin casting sleep, which will go off at the beginning of Talia's action next round. She's centering it on the Stag Lord, and with a 10' radius it should get the two bandits blocking the path of Vosil and Edric. Provided Talia doesn't get hit before then :)

Free action: maintain Satire: Free action: continue bardic performance. All bad guys that can speak common and hear Talia and are not immune to mind-affecting effects take -1 attack and damage rolls, and saves vs. fear and enchantment effects. 8/12 bardic performance rounds left.

"After him!" Naralesh barks, his words unnecessary as the elemental's tremorsense made tracking the bandit effortless. Melting into the floor like a fish leaping into water, the rocky elemental burst up from the ground to attack the sinister-looking man.

No miss chance (Darkvision):
Slam (Power Attack): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 Bludgeoning: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Damn these rolls. This earth elemental can't hit anything this time.

Meanwhile, the mud elemental closed in on the other side, following Akiros with a five-foot-step.

No miss chance (Darkvision):
Slam: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13 Bludgeoning: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

If that hits, he must make a DC 12 fort save or be entangled.

-

Naralesh gave Asha a grateful smile before dashing off to join Dregan and the others. Rounding the corner, he saw the Stag Lord for the first time. Rage colored his vision, and he practically roared the words to his spell. "PRISMAK! INVIKAR! BAENATH!" he shouted, conjuring a radiant ball of gleaming, mirrored chrome between the Stag Lord and his minions, glowing with an inner light. With a high-pitched whine, it began to spin... before exploding into a shower of glittering shards which whirled about like a storm, clinging to everything in its radius. The bandits had to claw at their faces as fragments pelted their eyes, and all of them shone like beacons in the darkness.

Move to the square directly left of Dregan, cast glitterdust on the Stag Lord and the two bandits blocking the path to him. They must each make a DC 17 will save or be blinded. Regardless of the save, they are coated with the glitter and take -40 on stealth checks, gaining no benefit from invisibility.

Whoops, I miscounted my squares, and the square I said I'd go to I can't get line of sight to the Stag Lord from. I'll just drop the scorpion whip and instead draw the CLW wand this turn.

Vosil's whip strikes the bandit, cutting a deep gash in his neck, nearly killing him.

Dregan's shots miss. The first buried in the Stag Lord's thick hide armor, and the second into the darkness.

Magna's sudden change of target catches the bandit behind her off guard, and she cuts him down.

Talia draws a wand, while Naralesh's elementals struggle to connect with their attacks.

will save: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (15) - 1 = 14
will save: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (9) - 1 = 8
SL will save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10

Naralesh's spell goes off, a bright burst in the dark fort. The bandits scream and clutch at their eyes, but the Stag Lord's dark helm is no mere decoration. It's dark eye sockets flash cyan, and he continues to fight.

SL sneak attack: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 2 + 2 - 3 = 16
SL sneak attack: 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 2 + 2 - 3 = 11

He fires at Vosil again, aiming for just under the great hat, but his aim is off this time. And he growls in frustration.

attack: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 2 = 8

Even the bandit behind him can't hit the shifty Varisian.

Dovan Ref save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Akiros Ref save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

Kaalib's fire roasts the two lieutenants, but only Dovan takes the brunt of it. Akiros manages to duck most of the flame.

Akiros: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28 dmg: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11 -11 damage, Magna

Akiros steps up, following the dwarf. His sword strikes, dealing Magna another solid hit.

Dovan acrobatics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

Dovan rolls up and over the wall once again, landing in front of Talia and Asha. The priest of Erastil stumbles backward in surprise, drawing her bow.

ROUND SEVEN: blind bad guys have a heavy red circle on them. You are up.

Talia snarls as the shifty bandit hops back over the wall. Transfering her wand to her buckler hand, the playwright draws her longsword and in one fluid motion sweeps at the tumbler's weapon, in an attempt to slash it from the man's grasp.

"A fool and his weapon are easily parted. Shoot him, Asha!"

Free: change wand to buckler-hand. Move: draw longsword. Standard: disarm attack, using combat expertise. AC is 16. Free: Step 5' to the west.

Free action: maintain Satire: All bad guys that can speak common and hear Talia and are not immune to mind-affecting effects take -1 attack and damage rolls, and saves vs. fear and enchantment effects. 7/12 bardic performance rounds left.

1d20 + 8 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 8 - 1 = 17 Dovan's CMD is -1 due to Talia's monologue.

"Elf go help the dwarf we have thing in hand here." Dregan says hoping that he wasn't lying.

Dregan releases two more shots at the stag lord through the gaps in the fighting in front of him

Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 - 1 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 8 + 1 - 2 - 1 + 2 - 4 = 16 point blank, rapid shot, deadly aim, Rangers focus, cover
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 12 point blank, deadly aim, ranger's focus
Miss on 1-20: 1d100 ⇒ 38 hit

Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 - 1 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 1 - 2 - 1 + 2 - 4 = 24 point blank, rapid shot, deadly aim, ranger's focus, cover
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 16 point blank, deadly aim, ranger's focus
Miss on 1-20: 1d100 ⇒ 39 hit

Crib confirmation: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 not a crit ):
Extra Damage: 2d8 + 16 ⇒ (4, 8) + 16 = 28

Magna realizes this is it. This is the time of reckoning. She is surrounded. She is facing dead, in her face, now. She is done for.
She can beg for mercy. She can drop her greataxe and cry for a chance to live.
Or she can decide to die while proving worthy of Torag's smile. Worthy of a place in his forge, working for all eternity. Prove herself brave.
Bold and Resolute. Time to die.
She asks for Torag to let her drop one more enemy before going to help him in his realm.
Power attack with +1 Greataxe, using her Weal's Champion ability.
Attack Roll: 1d20 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 6 + 3 = 25 (If not evil -3)
Damage Roll: 1d12 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 8 + 1 = 20 (If not evil -1)
In addition, for 1 round after the holy tactician successfully strikes an evil creature, all non-evil allies within 30 feet of her gain a +1 competence bonus on attack rolls as well as a +1 competence bonus on damage rolls.
If she drops Akiros she will move just below Naralesh, and if now will take a 5' step NW.

Quick post before I sleep. Busy day tomorrow, might not be able to post until night.

Startled by Dovan's acrobatic maneuvers, Naralesh shot an arrow at him as he returned, but the bow was loose in his hands and he cursed as it flew far from the man.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 Piercing: 1d6 ⇒ 2

If Akiros survives, both elementals attck him (and the Earth one charges, for +2). If not, they attack Dovan as below, burrowing beneath the wall.

The elementals don't let their quarry escape, melding with the ground and following the stealthy swordsman relentlessly.

Earth Slam (Power Attack): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15 Bludgeoning: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

Mud Slam (Power Attack): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23 Bludgeoning: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Ignoring the bandit behind him and the two suddenly-blinded bandits in front, Vosil seizes the opportunity and dives forward, seeking out his quarry.

Moving 2 squares South, 1 square Southwest (adjacent the Stag Lord) and 1 square West; ending up 2 squares West of the Stag Lord. This movement provokes, but I'm fairly sure that blinded opponents don't get an AoO; in which case only the bandit behind me gets an AoO. Stag Lord doesn't get an AoO as only melee weapons threaten, unless you have the right feat combination - here's hoping that he doesn't!

Coming to his feet, he flicks his whip in a high arc aiming to pluck the Stag Lord's bow from his hand.

Disarm attempt: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24
Miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 54 Doesn't miss

Edric: if the bandits use their AoOs trying to hit me, you're free to move without provoking - suggest you engage the Stag Lord while he's disarmed?

We can only move through the bandit squares if they are considered helpless - blinded doesn't make them helpless unless the GM says so... hopefully though...

Thankfully keeping his shield high had allowed Edric to keep most of his night-vision as the burst of light blinded the bandits in front of him. Vosil was first to act, bravely attempting to shoulder past the bandits and close with the Stag Lord.

Seeing an opening Edric shoved forward with his shield, creating a gap as he dropped the shield, pulling out his earthbreaker and charging the Stag Lord.

Since I'm not sure how OGGM wants to do this I'm rolling acrobatics just in case.
Acro: 1d20 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 1 - 4 = 2

Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 8 + 3 = 22
Damage: 2d6 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (1, 2) + 6 + 3 = 12

The ideal turn is: Move - 4 squares south, Standard: attack the stag lord (hopefully flanking with Vosil). If that doesnt work Edric will strike the blinded bandit to clear his way (ignore the extra +3 in this case)

Don't have the rules with me, but I'm sure you can move through an enemy's square at any time, you just provoke; I'm hoping that blinded foes don't count as threatening any square and thus won't get an AoO. Even if I'm wrong, blinded = 50% miss chance, so how bad can it be?*

*Oh yes. I went there.

Kaalib blinked in surprise at the humans. They were tough, sure that was obvious. But what they weren't was smart. They were both still in range of his flames. He figured he'd oblige. The scales on his belly and neck began to glow like coals as he belched flame again, bathing the wall and encompassing the same two bandits again.

Burning Hands DC14: 5d4 + 5 ⇒ (3, 3, 1, 3, 2) + 5 = 17

They're both still in range, and though there's an elevation change, it's also a cone, so it goes down as much as it goes from side to side, so I'm pretty sure I can hit them both again.

You will need an acrobatics check to get through them, Vosil. You need to beat their flat-footed CMD+5 to move through. They will not get an AoO if you fail (since they're blinded), but they will still stop your movement.

Great, I think everyone's turn is (finally) complete! Let's see who gets to live...

Dovan looks on with amazement as his rapier spins through the air off into a corner. Magna and one of the elementals hit Akiros, but the man hangs on - barely - fighting to the last.

The last comes quickly for both he and Dovan. Kaalib's flames engulf them both, and they die screaming in pain. Unfortunately, the flames also take down the elementals, caught in the cone of fire.

On the other side of the wall, the battle takes a turn in your favor. Dregan's arrow hits the Stag Lord in the side, while Edric shoves the bandit in front of him aside and scores a solid hit on the Stag Lord's leg. Vosil yanks the precious bow from his hand, drawing a grunt of anger from the bandit leader.

Acting quickly, the Stag Lord draws his longsword, stepping up to Vosil. A quick cut, a slash to the arm, is all he can manage against the canny Varisian. Clearly he isn't as good with the sword as he is with the bow.

att: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21 dmg: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 -3 hp, Vosil
att: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Beyond that, the two blind bandits fall to the ground and beg for their lives, still trying in vain to clear the glare from their eyes. The final bandit, with only his dagger, flees out of the gate into the night.

ROUND EIGHT: you are up, things aren't looking quite as dire now, I'd say!

Desna is with Vosil, and the blade that would have opened his throat instead gashes his arm. But his luck can't hold forever: it's not an issue any longer of worrying about just his shirt; his breeches too are now caked with his blood - and even that will cease to matter if he's wounded again. Whatever that arrow hit, it was something important.

Sometimes discretion really is the better part of valour, but timing is everything.

Vosil waits for Edric to strike, and takes advantage of the distraction to step out of combat. He does bow as he takes his leave, but it's not his best effort. Blood loss has made him dizzy.

Readying action to wait until Edric goes, so I can provide flanking bonus.

Then: 5 ft step out of mêlée; move action to retrieve potion of CLW; standard action to drink it.

Potion of CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Dregan is surprised as the bandits fall and start to run. However with the Staglord is still fighting Dregan is caught between wanting to end the bandit menace and the nagging question of if his brother was the Staglord "Drop your sword, I don't want to kill you. Ulric if that is you please just give up."

Move action to move into the room and get a clear line on the Staglord. Standard action ready a shot if he does anything but drop his weapon or talks.

Readied attack: 1d20 + 8 - 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 8 - 1 + 1 + 2 = 11 deadly aim, point blank, Rangers focus
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 9 deadly aim, point blank, Rangers focus
Miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 21

Andre's brother Ulric is not in this campaign. :) But Dregan's...

The Stag Lord roars with laughter. "Ulric? Ulric? I killed a snivellin' dog named Ulric jes' last week. Broke both 'his arms, cracked 'is ankle. Sent 'im outside to let th' zombies 'ave 'im. Watched from th' walls we did, best laugh I've 'ad in a year."

Edited to fix the account, sorry about that.

Edited to fix the account, sorry about that.

No worries, I do it all the time.

Edric needed no more proof than that. The man is clearly unrepentant and has confessed to torture and murder. Desna, if you will this man's death then guide my arm!

Taking advantage of Vosil's flanking Edric aims a mighty blow at the Stag Lord's exposed chest.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 8 + 2 + 3 = 30
Damage: 2d6 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (1, 3) + 6 + 3 = 13

His blow strikes home with an audible crack as something gives beneath the brute force of his hammer.

"Surrender and we will try you justly!"

Edric 20% Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 23 Please include this, where it applies.

Little time to think, Talia shoots Kaalib a look - Thank you! - and runs to the west. Casting a glance over her shoulder as she goes, the playwright spies Magna, breathing heavily, around a heap of smoking bodies. Seems she's got things well in hand. On around the corner, and there he is, the near mythical Stag Lord, bloodied and battered and flanked by Vosil and Edric, the mouthy Varisian seems to have drawn most of the Stag Lord's ire. Not surprising.

Moving forward, buckler and wand clasped in one hand, longsword in the other, Talia approaches, past the simpering bandits, speaking in a slow and measured tone as she goes.

"And so it seems that your men have chosen their fates - names to be etched in Pharasma's ledger, soon to be forgotten on this world, less important than a decaying rope bridge or a dusty and vine choked shrine. Mere footnotes - nay, endnotes - for the histories to be written. What will be your fate, former Bandit King? Surrender now, and you can have your story told, in your own words, and own an honorable death. Keep going, and I'll make sure your name is never spoken again. All for naught, your life worth less than a cup of dust."

Double move putting Talia directly to the northeast of the Stag Lord. She's hoping to get the guy to surrender, or at least enrage him enough to draw the man's attention from Vosil. Free action: continue performance. Stag Lord takes -1 attack and damage rolls, and saves vs. fear and enchantment effects. 6/12 bardic performance rounds left.

Buckler-hand is in use, so Talia's AC is 14

Naralesh glares at the hated Stag Lord, moving to where he has a clear line of sight to the murderous bandit. He wants nothing more than to slay this hated foe, but he stays his hand. The words to his spell are on his lips, though - ready to unleash it at the first sign the bandit leader shows resistance.

Readying an action to cast snowball if the bandit does anything other than throw his weapons to the ground and surrender.

[dice=Edric 20% Miss Chance]1d100 Please include this, where it applies.

Sorry about that - Edric is striking in close combat so I didn't think it was an issue. Should have 5ft stepped on the map but couldn't move the token for some reason :)

Magna will move next to the blinded bandits, guarding her, and getting ready to charge the Stag Lord on her next round, if needed.

Old Guy GM wrote:

[dice=Edric 20% Miss Chance]1d100 Please include this, where it applies.

Sorry about that - Edric is striking in close combat so I didn't think it was an issue. Should have 5ft stepped on the map but couldn't move the token for some reason :)

The maps are screenshots from MapTool, you can't move them.

Hopping down from the wall next to the cleric, the little dragon went over to where the fight was at this time. He waved the cleric on, hoping to get her to follow. There were enough hurt people on the front, it would be appropriate if no one died on their side here. Kaalib didn't like being in debt, and a death or two on the wrong side would make for a troublesome finish.

Also double move, climb down and get to where the Stag Lord is, although a bit away. I don't think I can get there in one.

Ribs crack as Edric's blow slams into the Stag Lord's side. Asha gives a quick nod to Kaalib, following the little kobold towards the final fight.

Beneath the mask, Vosil can see the man's evil grin as he approaches, longsword glinting in the torch light. He limps, noticeably, the pain of his wounds slowing him.

att: 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (7) + 9 - 1 = 15
att: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (7) + 4 - 1 = 10

Luck, and time, have run out on the Bandit Lord of the Greenbelt. Blood from many wounds runs slick, and he cannot finish the desperate Varisian.

No map, I can't get it to work right now, but you won't need it I suspect. time to finish him!

Ranged Touch: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Naralesh's snowball flies wide as he throws it at the bandit lord, trying to stop him before he gets to Vosil.

Since that was a readied action, I'll get to go once more before the Stag Lord goes again, but I'll wait and take my action after everybody else has gotten a turn.