Motteditor's Savage Tide
Game Master motteditor

Sorry, that was all three chests. I just assumed that would be your next step after the first one.

Sekathral will take the charts, then stand there drooling for a moment when Zstelian finally gets the chests open, before thinking:

Now, if *I'd* tried that, we would have all been impaled on spring-loaded rusty pikes or attacked by a giant poisonous rot grub. Your motto in future should be: Let The Ranger Do It

A pleased Silvio eyes the charts. "Those will come in handy some day. Silvio's good friend Kyson, you are passionate about lore and books are you not? You shall keep the maps."

"Maps? Uhm...okay." Kyson mumbles at Silvio's request, wondering where this interest in maps came from.

I *do* like maps...but they are more difficult to copy than script.

Seeing Sekathral take the maps, Kyson mopily hands Seka his map case, hoping that it's better to just give up up rather than have Seka shoot him in the back and take it. "You can use this if you want."

Kyson will then help pack up the other loots and will then be ready to go.

"Where to next, Silvio?"

"Where do you expect? Silvio replies and points his sword towards one of the tunnels. "Towards great treasure! Towards fame! Towards adventure!

The tunnel going east. although we might want to check the room to the south first

"Ta"

Sekathral stows the charts in the map case.

Let's check the southern room first

Going into the room to the southwest, you find a small area filled with piles of blankets, clothing, cases of crossbow bolts and a collection of swords, pole arms, axes and other weaponry.

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"Let's be quick about checking this place. We need to find the boy." Dargon says before giving Zstelian a look, "... and get Zstelian's wounds properly cared for."

Perception 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30

Sekathral scans the room, checking thoroughly for a) potential nasties and b) anything that looks valuable/excitingly pointy

Zstelian glares at the dwarf briefly before surveying the room himself.

1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22

No one other than Kyson sees any threats in the room. There's a wide assortment of pointy items, though nothing you immediately notice that seems worth more than the standard issue.

Kyson casts Detect Magic on the weaponry, hoping to find a hidden gem among them.

i once read a story about a powerful Sword of Truth hidden amongst normal swords, trying to be smuggled to the arms of an enemy. But the good guy, who was a scion of the original sword wielder got the sword and beat the bad guy. Maybe I could do that with a magic sword.

No one other than Kyson sees any threats in the room. There's a wide assortment of pointy items, though nothing you immediately notice that seems worth more than the standard issue.

that made me smile :)

Silvio sticks his head inside the door opening. "Nothing here? All done? Excellent! Adventure awaits"

Moving forward towards the east. Sword ready.

As Silvio begins leading you through what appears to be a small labyrinth of tunnels, he's interrupted by a sudden roar, as yet another deformed pirate leaps toward him from the darkness.

Initiatives:
Dargon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Khazmia: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Kyson: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29
Sekathral: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
Silvio: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
Zstelian: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Bad guys: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Round 1, Init 29

Kyson pulls up his shield and steps in front of Sekathral, trying to shield the man from any danger.

Kyson takes total defense.

Eat Silvio, not us!

Round 1, Init 13, HP 18/18, AC 16

What in the name of Calistria's open invitation is this lad up to?!

Sekathral waits until the heavies have engaged the enemy, than scuttles into a flanking position Acrobatics 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17 and attacks Attk 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 7 + 2 = 22 Dmg 1d6 + 1 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 1 + (4, 1) = 7

Assuming I have room to do some/all of the above, of course...

Round 1, initiative 20 (Silvio gains a +2 bonus to initiative if he's wielding his dueling sword at the beginning of combat)
ac 22, touch 14, fleet-footed 16
fort +5, ref +4, will +0
cmd 19 (20 vs disarm)
hp 28/28
effects: fighting defensivly

"Ha! So you think to make a meal out of Silvio", the chelaxian says and enters a defensive stance. He starts to prod and poke with his blade to test the pirates defenses, but makes to much effort to show off with dramatic swings that the attack is basically useless.

Move action to engage
Standard action to fight defensivly: 1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 7 - 4 = 4, damage 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Round 1, Init 14
HP 26/30
AC 17 (21), touch 16 (20), flat-footed 14, (fighting defensively w/ crane style)
Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +6
CMD 21 (25)

Dargon moves and carefully positions himself for a powerful swing of his ax.

Single Attack - HandAx (def w/crane style)
ATT: 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 6 - 2 = 15
DMG: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

A confused Kyson calls after Seka as he dances up to combat.

"Seka! Where are you going?! I can still see bone! Bone!!!"

Sekathral refrains from comment.

round 1, Init 15

Khaz takes her shot, casting ray of frost at this latest abomination.

ranged touch attack against the Seka-prequel: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 121d3 ⇒ 2

if possible. If the shot is clearly blocked, she instead moves to provide flank for one of the others, drawing her sickle with the move and casting haunted fey aspect on herself

Girlfriend abandoned me for the night, so...

Kyson sets up a screen in front of his comrades to prevent any further injuries, while Silvio rushes forward to try to get the abomination's attention. Khazmia's ray goes wide, as she tries to make sure she doesn't hit the Chelaxian.

Dargon moves in and hits the creature, which seems unprepared for the sudden onslaught though as with previous such creatures, the blow seems less effective than expected. 4 hp

Sekathral also takes advantage, darting past to strike from behind, slashing the man's ribs open in what would seem like a death blow but which merely staggers his foe. 7 hp, 11 total, flanking with Dargon

Zstelian also passes by Kyson and nearly decapitates the man with a single chop, though again he refuses to fall. 9 hp, 20 total

The creature seems fixated on Dargon, who was first to hit it and lashes out at the dwarf, who's cannily able to avoid his blows.

However, with the fight seemingly over before it's really even begun, three more savage pirates emerge from the tunnels behind Sekathral. They rush the elf, two of them slashing him with scimitars 13 hp total, seemingly ready to inflict more damage.

Map

Sorry, not at home, so this is just the general dungeon map of the area you're in, not a real combat map, which I otherwise would have done for this combat, since it could be a bit tricky...

As far as positioning, you have Kyson and Khazmia in the back, then a line of Zstelian, Silvio and Dargon with a pirate directly in front of Silvio. Sekathral is flanking with Dargon while a line of three pirates is centered on the other side of Sekathral. (Hopefully that makes sense!)

Round 2, Init 29

Kyson screams as Seka rushes around him. "Seka! NO!"

How am I supposed to save him or his soul if he dies!?!

Kyson nearly panics as 3 more 'pirates' rush out to attack Seka from behind.

GAH! Sarenrae, help me help him!

Without thinking Kyson will rush towards the line of bad 'pirates' and recite the spellprayer of Burning Hands that Sarenrae had given him earlier this morning.

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21 Concentration to cast defensively

3d4 ⇒ (4, 1, 4) = 9 fire damage vs. DC 15 Reflex for half

"Seka! Get behind me!"

Round 2, Init: 12

Zstelian whistles sending Kayle on the offensive against the trio assaulting the elf while he turns his blade on the pirate that refuses to die.

Zstelian attack 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 5 + 2 = 20
2d4 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2, 2) + 3 + 2 = 9

Kayle Flyby Attack 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 2 = 10
1d4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 2 = 7

Round 2, init 13, AC 16, HP 5/18

"Seka! Get behind me!"

"F**king good idea!"

Sekathral back-flips away from the pirates, Acrobatics 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15 , attempting to land in a safe spot behind Kyson

Round 2, init 15

Motteditor, is there any room for Khaz to move to get a decent 10ft touch attack on one of the new pirates, using the slippers if necessary?

melee touch attack via long limbs (10feet reach) 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
dex damage, plus DC 14 Fort or fall prone1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Round 2, Init 14
HP 26/30
AC 17 (21), touch 16 (20), flat-footed 14, (fighting defensively w/ crane style)
Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +6
CMD 21 (25)

In response to the creatures attacks, Dargon sends out a quick double head butt, hoping that will finish him off.

Full Round Action - Flurry of Blows
ATT: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 5 - 2 = 22
DMG: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
ATT: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 5 - 2 = 22
DMG: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Quick version, to get us going again.

Kyson blasts the pirates with flame, apparently catching all three by surprise and hitting them all full on. 9 hp each

Silvio rushes forward and again tries to draw attacks, attacking more to get the men's attention than to do any damage.

Khazmia touches one of the men, who suddenly seems to stiffen noticeably. -7 Dex!

Dargon headbutts one of the creatures, though as with the others it seems to do less damage than he'd expected. 5 hp

Sekathral flips backward, and Zstelian steps into his spot, slashing one of the pirates. 4 hp

Two of the pirates attack Kyson, but can't get through his armor, while one attacks Dargon, but doesn't even come close to hitting the dwarf.

Round 3, Init 29

Kyson reacts poorly to be being attacked and begins to scream.

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGG!"

Kyson takes a 5' step back and takes total defense, hiding behind his shield.

I need to get away from these jerks!

Round 3, Init: 12

"Calm down boy! They haven't even scratched you!"

Zstelian presses his attack.

Zstelian Attack

1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 2 = 11
2d4 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4, 2) + 3 + 2 = 11

Kayle Attack

1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 2 = 7

Or not.

"Calm down boy! They haven't even scratched you!"

Kyson looks at Zstelian's diseased and deformed arm and begins to scream in a higher pitch in response.

I don't want to be like that! Oh Sarenrae, protect me!

Round 2, init 13, AC 16, hp 5/18, 4pts str damage, 1pt con damage

Sekathral nips out from behind Kyson 5ft step to get into flank, if poss , and, taking his life in his hands again, attempts to stab up one of the pirates attacking the cleric

Attk 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 7 + 2 - 2 = 26 Crit. conf. 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 7 + 2 - 2 = 20 Dmg 2d6 + 2 - 2 + 2d6 - 2 ⇒ (1, 3) + 2 - 2 + (4, 3) - 2 = 9

"Oi! Leave the autem-cackler alone! He ain't healed me yet!"

Round 3, Init 14
HP 26/30
AC 17 (21), touch 16 (20), flat-footed 14, (fighting defensively w/ crane style)
Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +6
CMD 21 (25)

Dargon continues to pound on the creature in front of him with his cannon sized fists.

Full Round Action - Flurry of Blows def /w crane
ATT: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 5 - 2 = 11
DMG: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
ATT: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 5 - 2 = 16
DMG: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

This map isn't actually very close at all to the area, you're fighting in, but it's the best I can do on short notice. Really need to figure out that maptools program...

At any rate, Seka, you won't be able to step into a flank, though you could use Acrobatics to get into one.

Kyson screams as Seka rushes around him for the second time. "Seka! NO!"

Does he not want to be saved!?!

Righto - factoring in an Acrobatics roll, then, 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31

Khaz moves to attack the one that she just touched, drawing her sickle and slicing at the thing.
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 171d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Round 3, initiative 20
ac 24, touch 14, fleet-footed 16
fort +5, ref +4, will +0
cmd 19 (20 vs disarm)
hp 28/28
effects: fighting defensively

Silvio flounces his blade back and forth, seeking the attention of the pirates attack and to add drama to the fight.

Standard action to attack: 1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 7 - 4 = 10, damage 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Sorry, still getting back into the swing of things.

As Kyson steps back, Silvio tries to draw the pirates' attention with some ineffectual feints.

Khazmia proves to have a little more success, the half-orc's blade cutting into her foe, though it seems to have a hard time penetrating his bone spurs. 2 hp

Next to her, Dargon and Zstelian have little luck fighting through their foe's guard, but Sekathral's able to use their distraction to roll past the man, stabbing him from behind and sending a spray of blood flying. 4 hp; now flanking with Zstelian

As the pirates slash with sword and teeth, you're able to avoid the worst of their blows with a furious guard, until Khazmia finally overextends, taking a wicked cut along her torso from her foe's sword. 8 hp

Round 4, Init: 12

Zstelian lashes out at his flanked foe and directs Kayle to bring the full measure of her fury.

Zstelian Attack

1d20 + 5 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 2 + 2 = 25
2d4 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4, 2) + 3 + 2 = 11

Kayle Fly Check

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

Kayle Attacks

1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 4 + 2 = 15
1d4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 2 = 4

1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 2 = 14
1d4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 2 = 6

1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 4 + 2 = 21
1d4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 2 = 4

Round 4, Init 29

"Uhm, Seka comeback!"

I'd light the candle on them, but there are too many in the way.

Kyson 5' steps back away from the pirates again and pulls out his wand of CLW.

Ready an action to heal Seka if he somehow lives long enough and moves close to Kyson.

1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8 healing

Round 3, init 13, AC 16, hp 5/18, 4pts str damage, 1pt con damage

Sekathral frowns, knowing that Kyson has his best interests at heart but unwilling to be mothered by some round-eared whippersnapper less than half his age. He decides to take his bad temper out on the pirate, now he has him just where he wants him.

Attk 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 2 - 2 = 11 Dmg 1d6 + 1 - 2 + 2d6 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 1 - 2 + (5, 1) - 2 = 7

Round 3, init 15, hp 12/20

"Owww!" Khaz cries out, somehow surprised at being hit. And this is why princesses should not play with pirates moving back five feet for safety, she instead shoots one of her acidic rays at the same pirate she hit before with the touch of gracelessness.

ranged touch attack while firing into combat 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 - 4 = 171d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Round 4, initiative 20
ac 20, touch 14, fleet-footed 16
fort +5, ref +4, will +0
cmd 19 (20 vs disarm)
hp 28/28
effects:

"Did your manners escape with your humanity?" Silvio exclaims as the pirate slashes at Khazmia. "You are challenged by Silvio Callgari Pazzi, still you opt to attack our lady Khazmia? This is an afront to honor and lady Makuhuzdia!"

The chelaxian follows up his word with even more ridiculously (and ineffective) overdramatic swordplay.

Standard action to attack (the one that attacked Khaz if he's in range, otherwise the closest): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11, damage 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Note to self: next time, roll a character that reflects your die luck, i.e. the village idiot.

Wait, Silvio ISN'T the village idiot? I've clearly been misunderstanding the last 2,000-plus posts! : )

Silvio's swordplay seems to cover Khazmia as she steps back, firing her last bolt of acid for the day toward the injured pirate, causing his skin to sizzle.

Dargon and Sekathral continue to ineffectively hammer at their injured foe, but Zstelian finally takes advantage and cuts him down with a mighty swing. It bites ineffectively at the Varisian as it dies, then bursts into acidic goo. 3 hp to Dargon, Seka and Zstelian; DC 15 Reflex save to negate.

The remaining two pirates concentrate on Silvio, who takes a quick cut before turning his attention to defense, letting him fend off several other close calls. 5 hpo Seeing his injury, Kyson steps forward with his wand, immediately closing the Chelaxian's wounds. back to full health; I'm assuming this is fine with Kyson but feel free to re-inflict the injuries on Silvio if you wouldn't have done that.

Point #1: lol@Motte: funny comment.
Point #2: Kyson is happy to heal Silvio.
Point #3: These pirate seems stronger and meaner than the others.

Round 5, Init 10

C'mon Kyson, keep your poop together...don't give up now. They are just diseased, monkey, mutant pirates. Ain't nothing to worry about.

Kyson 5' steps back again and readies to heal Seka if he comes into range.

1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 Healing

Round 5, Init 14
HP 26/30
AC 17 (21), touch 16 (20), flat-footed 14, (fighting defensively w/ crane style)
Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +6
CMD 21 (25)

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

"Stop squirmin' and stay still so I can hit ya!

Full Round Action - Flurry of Blows def /w crane
ATT: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 5 - 2 = 4
DMG: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
ATT: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 5 - 2 = 7
DMG: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Round 5, init 13, AC 16, hp 5/18, 4pts str damage, 1pt con damage

Reflex 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

Sekathral deftly leaps out of the way of the violently expiring pirate, shifting his position as he lands to get him behind one of the remaining mutants, then lashing out.

5ft step to get into a flank, or Acrobatics 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32, as required, then: Attk 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 2 - 2 = 25 Crit conf. 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 2 - 2 = 27 Dmg 2d6 + 2 - 2 + 2d6 - 2 ⇒ (4, 3) + 2 - 2 + (4, 2) - 2 = 11

I wonder why I only roll crits when badly injured? H'mm.