Rise of the Runelords

Game Master Upaynao

Ok.. I was just trying to help. I didn't see anything that would preclude an intimidate check, and it could only help yall.

Volkar keeps trying to help with the offence but is not doing so well. Daelric, on the other hand, smashes another one from existence.

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Kiera
Daelric-
Volkar- 7 dmg
Gobs
~Red
~purple
~brown
~orange
~yellow
Andrezi

Returning dagger: 1d20 - 8 ⇒ (12) - 8 = 4

Nothing to see here...

Andrezi reaches into his pack to retrieve his wand. Wand in hand, he taps Volkar on the shoulder in attempt to heal his wounds.

Wand of Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Kiera continues being a threat only to the thick brambles and lettles behind her, while Andrezi cures Volkar with his wand.

The goblins continue their insane and suicidal charge against the heroes. The red cloaked goblins ax scrapes off of Daelrics armor, while the other one missed Volkar completely.
R vs D: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
B vs V: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

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Kiera
Daelric-
Volkar-
Gobs
~Red
~purple
~brown
~orange
~yellow
Andrezi

Returning dagger: 1d20 - 8 ⇒ (19) - 8 = 11
So close!

Volkar felt the tap on his should and a burst of energy that chased away the pains and fatigue that he was experiencing. He lunged out at the goblin with his ax.

I strike at another Goblin, glad that the battle is going well and that no one has been seriously injured.

War-Axe Attack: 1d20 + 6 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 6 - 4 + 1 = 15
War-Axe Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Not wanting to further deplete his resources, Andrezi loads his crossbow and takes an unlikely pot shot at the goblin dressed in brown

Crossbow: 1d20 + 5 - 4 - 4 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 5 - 4 - 4 - 4 + 1 = 5 (cover, firing into melee, squeezed, bless)
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 6

Kiera finally gets her dagger to fly forward, but it unfortunately misses her target.
Volkar manages to quit fencing and smashes his gob right in the face, adding to the creatures attractiveness twofold as it drops dead at his feet!
Daelric ends his streak of brutal killing blows with a miss on his target.
Andrezi tries to add to the carnage, but his bold goes straight into the dirt.

R vs D: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
o vs V: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Once again, Daelric's armor holds him without wounds, but Volkar adds a scratch to his scars.

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Kiera
Daelric-
Volkar- 2 dmg
Gobs
~Red
~purple
~orange
~yellow
Andrezi

The usual: 1d20 - 8 ⇒ (9) - 8 = 1

Annoyed that I missed my last attack on the greenskins, I realise that my arm is starting to ache slightly, "Must be from the repetitive swinging at low critters." I try to soldier through the pain and attack the Goblin again, hoping for a different outcome this time.

War-Axe Attack: 1d20 + 6 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 6 - 4 + 1 = 22
War-Axe Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

I flex my arm slightly and let out a breath of relief as the aches start to fade and my attack strikes true.

Kieras dagger lands at her feet, but Daelric sends another goblin to the stars with a mighty swing of his ax.

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Kiera
Daelric-
Volkar- 2 dmg
Gobs
~Red
~yellow
Andrezi

Andrezi reloads and takes aim for another low percentage shot, this time at the goblin in yellow.

Crossbow: 1d20 + 5 - 4 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 5 - 4 - 4 + 1 = 14 (cover, squeezed, bless)
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 7

Andrezi gets a bolt off through the mayhem of the close fighting, but it misses its target by a hairs breadth.

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Kiera
Daelric-
Volkar- 2 dmg
Gobs
~Red
~Yellow
Andrezi

Volkar swung his ax at the goblin that slashed out at him drawing forth blood across his arm.

Volkar lashes out with his ax, catching his gob right in the face and dropping him like yesterdays trash!

The last remaining goblin gives a squeal of pure terror, and throws himself at Daelric, but doesn't even come close to scratching him!
Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

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Kiera
Daelric-
Volkar- 2 dmg
Gobs
~Yellow
Andrezi

I bring my axe up yet again and bring it down hard upon the Goblins head.

War-Axe Attack: 1d20 + 6 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 6 - 4 + 1 = 17
War-Axe Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

My axe connects with the creatures head and gets lodged within it, so I wrench it out hard and flick off any remaining blood, bone and grey matter.

"Out of Combat"

With one final smack, Daelric clear off the last of the goblins. Upon closer inspection, these goblins are dressed and ornamented the same as the ones that attacked Sandpoint just a few days ago.. it seems that you have found the few survivors of the attack.

Digging through the corpses, you find nothing of interest, other than that these goblins all have new (ish) bruises and all seem malnourished. A sudden hush falls over the tunnels now that the desperate battle has finished.

"Thank the Oath-Keeper that's over with, that is a few less Goblins to raid Sandpoint." I look around the area to see if there is anything of interest, if there isn't then I take my lace at the front of the group again and start to follow the pathway.

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

Daelric doesn't find anything else of interest in the cavern, just the refuse and debris left from many goblins sharing a small and confined area. Moving out from the dead end, they turn east and move slowly forward to the next cavern. Three thistle tunnels open into a large cave-like chamber. Above, the thorny canopy grows thin enough that tiny slivers of the sky above can be seen, while below, the ground consists of trampled dirt. To the west, the distant sound of sloshing waves echoes up from a hole.

Does our 60 ft Darkvision help at all whilst looking down the hole?

The hole is about 70ft deep, so I have given you just about all that I can with the shelve and the two tunnels, unless yall choose to find a way down there.

"I think we need to figure out how best to get over to the keep, without attracting more attention." Volkar said as he looked about. "Really wanted to use a cask with that group, but figured we can't go off making too much noise."

Volkar walked about the hole, nodded at Daelric's explanation and then headed to the opening in the thistles to the south. He listened at the junction to see if he could hear anything.

Kiera purses her lips and rubs her chin for a moment, then says, "I wonder if this connects with that sea cave that we saw. Well, no matter. Let's keep looking for a way across to the island."

The group decides to leave the hollow for later, and moves deeper into the complex, squeezing and crawling through paths well traveled and easily traversed by their smaller quarry. From his vantage, Daelric can hear slavering and slobbering sounds through the wall next to him. Several somethings that sound really hungry reside on the other side of the tunnel wall..

Stealth: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (7) - 1 = 6
Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19

Volkar moves forward, trying to scout out the next step. He carefully peers around the corner to see another junction of tunnels. An open area dominates the north, while a well worn track continues to the east. As he gets closer though.. a sudden ruckus erupts from deeper into the open area. What sounds like several dogs begin braying and howling, snapping and biting.

Volkar paused. He fished into a belt pouch and pulled out one of the curing extracts. He uncorked the thin vile and swallowed it's contents qucikly. He waited and felt a flush of warmth and energy radiate outwards.

"Dogs? More than likely those filth ridden rat-like creatures, like the one that tried to do in Foxglove back in Sandpoint." Andrezi comments while loading his crossbow.

"So, do we make an effort to take all of them on again?" Volkar asked ask the others over his shoulder. His left hand fingered one of the small casks as he gripped his ax with his right hand.

"Only if they block our way over to the island," says Kiera. "We should definitely drive out these goblins as they're too close to Sandpoint anyway, but goblin-dogs may make you sick if they bite you, and it'll just be harder to achieve our goal if you're spending the next few days with a fever and delirium. So I think we should deal with them later, and see if we can get around them for now."

The group discusses what to do next, while the dogs are raising an unholy caterwauling.

What now, folks?

Volkar nodded in agreement with what Kiera shared. He nodded back to the opening in front of him and moved around the wall of thistles.

Following Volkar!

Two votes it is!
Volkar and Kiera lead the way. As they move into the central area, they can now see that 4 goblin dogs are chained up within the clearing to the north. With prey in sight, they throw themselves against their ties, trying to break free and attack the intruders. Their howling reaches a new pitch in their frenzy.

From their newest vantage point, the team is presented with two options. There is a tunnel going each north and south. To the south, it appears that the tunnel opens up into a small cavern.

"North is Thistle Top, right Kiera? I say we go that way, leave these dogs behind and head towards the keep." Volkar's low voice doesn't silence the dogs.

"Yes, there was a rope bridge we could see from below that connected the mainland here with the island portion."

Volkar nodded and moved forward, ax at the ready.

"A rope bridge? With goblins around that sounds dubious at best, but if that is onlh realistic route, so be it." the priest says, following along.

"Well, we should make sure it's safe if we can, I guess, but it's the only way over unless you want to make a long detour for me to find someone who knows the spider climb spell so that I can climb straight up the side of the island and unspool a bunch of rope for the rest of you," says Kiera cheerfully.

As the companions turn north towards the bridge, a small bird darts past them through the tunnel, heading for the bridge. As you wonder what that was about, a sudden shout behind you lets you know that you have been found. With a sudden roar, a goblin dressed in skins and bone ornaments bursts through the wall of the tunnel, a fire pelt cougar at his side.

The cougar lunges out of hiding at Kiera, slashing with its claws.
Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Damage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Surprise Round:
Cougar
Kiera
Daelric
Gogmurt

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Cougar
Daelric
Kiera-6
Volkar
Andrezi
Gogmurt

Sorry I didn't post the last couple of days, I have been unwell and my medication has made me bedridden and extremely drowsy and dizzy. Hoping to push through it today though. Also, DD it is not a huge error but my Perception is 10, not 9.

As soon as I see the enemy appear and attack Kiera, I rush next to the creatures side, but due to the suddenness of the attack I am unable to swing my weapon without hitting Kiera too.

I believe it is only a Move or Standard in a Surprise round and I cannot charge as I didn't have a clear path. Also I purposefully started moving passed it, so I would draw it's Attack of Opportunity, giving Kiera the opportunity to retreat in safety.

Daelric, thank you for pointing that out. I realized I have not updated the spoilers recently, but that will be fixed in short order! I really hope you feel better soon.

"Augh!" Kiera shouts as the cougar tears into her. She does her best to launch a spell defensively back at the beast.

Concentration: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29

Magic missile damage: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (3, 3) + 2 = 8

Daelric moves up into the battle, while Kiera fires a magic missile at the cougar.

Gogmurt turns to Daelric as he advances and slashes with his flame blade but just narrowly misses touching his target with it.
Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

The cougar bites out at the advancing Daelric, trying to drag him away from her master. Luckily for the dwarf, the cat just barely misses.
Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

Surprise Round:
Cougar
Kiera
Daelric
Gogmurt

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Cougar- 8 dmg
Daelric
Kiera-6
Volkar
Andrezi
Gogmurt

Is bless still active?

It has a duration of 3 minutes at this point, I would be tempted to say yes.

Andrezi steps up and takes a swipe at the cougar with his starknife.

Starknife: 1d20 + 3 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 1 - 4 = 7 (bless?, squeezed?)
Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Ah okay, I won't put it in then, but if it is effect still please adjust my results accordingly. I am also going to use the crouching rules still, so if there are not in effect, please adjust those too.

I bring my shield up to protect myself from both threats, whilst at the same time bringing my axe down upon the head of the Goblin.

War-Axe Attack: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 6 - 4 = 13
War-Axe Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

So Attack results : with Bless and crouching = 14.
Without Bless and NOT crouching = 17
With Bless and NOT crouching = 18

He heard the noise behind him, having seen something out of the corner of his eye, but not in time to change his direction. He spun about and with his ax raised rushed back into the melee seeing an opening to the left of his fellow dwarf.

Yes, Bless is still in effect, and we are still in the tunnels so confined rules are still in play.

Volkar, that location is fine.

Daelric steps in and tries to smack the goblin, but just barely misses.
Volkar runs in to rescue his friends, but his first swing is off.

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Cougar- 8 dmg
Daelric
Kiera-6
Volkar
Andrezi
Gogmurt

Kiera launches another pair of bolts at the cougar.

Concentration: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20

Magic missile damage: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (2, 4) + 2 = 8

Another magic bolt sears the kitty's side, leaving a large scorch mark. The cat screams in pain, but just barely manages to keep on its feet.

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Cougar- 16 dmg
Daelric
Kiera-6
Volkar
Andrezi
Gogmurt

That was fast!

That was fast!

Just don't ask me for a 10 minute background on her. I have some thoughts on why shes hanging out in SandPoint. Giants really big honking giants. She doesn't like them at all.

Welcome Shara to the group. Sorry, I stepped away it seems from the board a bit too long. Great to have you and thanks Upayano.

As to a 5th, it might not be a bad idea...but still not sure how the recruitment process for Paizo works, lol. Felt pretty lucky that I got pulled into this game having tried to be a player in a few other games.

I will be away from Nov 10-14. I won’t have access to the boards.

That's fine. I'm still trying to get my ducks in a row here and of course, everybody at work is taking half-days leaving the new guy to run tests.

Ok, so an update: I'm creating a google hangouts to keep everyone posted as to what is going on. Message me with an email address you would like used to stay in the loop.

I'm also combing through your posts because there is material even there that has repercussions into book 5. I'm at page 15, with breaks taken to follow up with the pdf of the AP. I'll give you an update later this evening with further updates as to where we stand.

Quick follow-up update. I'm nearing the end of what has been written so far. I feel like there are a couple things from the first book I want to add in for... Reasons.

Volkar, I understand that you have been placing the crunch of your actions behind spoilers. That is commendable, but I guarantee that I will miss your actions more than is suitable for a GM. Might I enjoin you to try a format for those like Andrezi?

I'm also keenly aware of teh timeline with respect to some of the other things that are happening in the world of Golarion at this point. So certain thigns are going to be more difficult to access. Shouldn't impact you, but I thought I should mention it.

Everyone: is your equipment list up to date? I'm referring to the one on your characters. If there are items available in the "party treasury" that have not been liquidated, I either need assurances that someone is going to become party treasurer and will be keeping up-to-date online records, or I need someone to comb through and figure out who, what, where and how. I'm not so much worried about ordinary loot; but special loot, like the Siehedron ring and pendant, those are of interest to me. It seems as if Volkar has the ring; has anyone grabbed the pendant?

I can make my actions and such in italics below a line in the story.

Where is the best place to keep a treasury list going?? Google docs?

Certainly!

There's an aaaaancient loot tracker on the Campaign Info tab. According to it I have the Sihedron medallion.

Ok, are you wearing it?

Also, I have invited GM Tyranius to join us as a 5th. You might know him for being an online VA. He has put up with me for a loooong time now, so I figured I'd extend him an invite, especially considering that I believed that his playstyle would mesh in well with what is currently on offer.

As a side note: You have all done a fantastic job thus far. I look forwards to getting this thing off the ground. I'm going to wait for him to post here, perhaps go over some things that happen in the evening prior to your next step.

I don't think I was ever able to identify it, so no.

Sounds great! It has been a really great adventure so far and lots of fun to be a part of.

/ waves.

What are you folks looking for as a group? I have a couple of ideas but still working through them.

Well, someone who is a good role-player who likes long walks on the beach...

Um, we have a cleric, a wizard (me)!, a paladin and an alchemist. Soooo we don't have a sneaky-traps person, but we've been able to get by without. I guess we could use anything fun! :D

You also have a bunch of standard races here, so if you want to play a more exotic race, go ahead (but maybe not too exotic).

Alright that has me narrowed down a bit. Looking at either an unchained rogue or a poison darter ranger. I should have it all fine tooth combed out by tomorrow.

Tyranius, welcome, and no need to favor pina coladas though.

Just as an FYI, decisions are made by the first person to suggest a course of action, followed by the first person to agree with said course of action. That is how we will avoid analysis paralysis.

While we wait for a concurring opinion, as a reminder, I'm about to start a google hangout with everyone involved here, so send me an email you'd like associated with such and exchange.

Shara and *insert Tyranius' chartacter here* describe to me the optimal way you see yourselves coming to be introduced and the setting of your introduction to the original characters; you can be as brief, or as expository as you wish, but keep it in this thread. I will weave this in as best I can.

If you need a starting point to begin to answer that question, indicate so here and I will provide an anchor point.

Kiera's been living in Sandpoint for a few years, so if you're local we have probably met!

Here is Ullogash. As for some sort of introduction (I have not yet caught up on where you are at in the story) but Ullogash could be seen among the woods fighting with and observing the Goblins. Not necessarily out of a sense of righteousness but more of a sense of his orcish heritage and need to prove who is stronger.

While he has been seen around Sandpoint he spends little time there as folks are usually generally scared of his appearance. besides the natural orcish appearance his body is very scarred from surviving a terrible disease as a child. This disease is what makes him feel like he has some sort of strength to prove to everyone, including himself.

email for google hangout is

dereklarsen1965@gmail.com

Let me know if you want to tone Ullogash down, I am still trying to find his voice.

A bit gruff, but that's not a dealbreaker by any means. :)

As a side note, Andrezi hasn't responded to Ullogash's comments as the DM implied that Andrezi and the Vinder girl were off in a secluded corner.

Yea, never played a half-orc before so playing up a bit gruff due to that nature and also the spending tons of time on his own. Trying to take the long road of showing him that true strength lies in working as a team rather than finding strength on his own.

I think Volkar is going to have to be convinced this guy's an ally, but I think you did just fine with him.

GM sorry for not giving you much to work with for an intro. I just got time to sit down and think it out.

Shera's in Sandpoint because there's nothing left of her village. She's pretty sure it was giants that destroyed it. Not many creatures have that size of feet.

She was away guarding a delivery for Merle's Mercantile when the village was attacked. Her home and job went up in smoke. Having no place else to go she's landed in Sandpoint. She's only been in town this time for a couple of days. She's listening for rumors of giants being near, and she's looking for work it's been a while since she's had any coin coming in. Ameiko would know her from staying overnight a couple of times at the Rusty Dragon while waiting for Merle's supplies to get loaded up.

While in Sandpoint she didn't cause trouble, and tipped well at the Inn. She had a reputation in her village as being a steady person who would do her job well.

Making light of her half-elven heritage or her draconic bloodline is guaranteed to get you an intimidating look, and some choice words. Continuing will get you into a fight, and she fights to win.

Welcome Shara and to all of you, hope its a wonderful Thanksgiving if that is a holiday you partake in and if not, may it be a wonderful day for you and yours!

In case you had not noticed, I'm experiencing a bit of a slowdown. Not because I'm getting tired of Pathfinder, but because I am getting home rather late and posting from work is proving to be a little difficult.

I am currently employed by a biotech company that is involved in medical diagnostic devices. As such, the protocols I must follow are rather strict. The product I am working on at this stage requires that I run a test in the AM and then the same test at least two hours later. This test has run about three hours between prep and actual testing. And then I have been dragged into meetings about the next phase of the project, other people's projects, etc... All that to say that I have not forgotten about you, and indeed I want to continue/finish our game. But at times things might be a bit slow.

Thank you for your understanding.

In case you had not noticed, I'm experiencing a bit of a slowdown. Not because I'm getting tired of Pathfinder, but because I am getting home rather late and posting from work is proving to be a little difficult.

I am currently employed by a biotech company that is involved in medical diagnostic devices. As such, the protocols I must follow are rather strict. The product I am working on at this stage requires that I run a test in the AM and then the same test at least two hours later. This test has run about three hours between prep and actual testing. And then I have been dragged into meetings about the next phase of the project, other people's projects, etc... All that to say that I have not forgotten about you, and indeed I want to continue/finish our game. But at times things might be a bit slow.

Thank you for your understanding.

Not a problem, appreciate the update and best of luck with the work. Sounds pretty interesting.

Hey folks, sorry for the pause. Last couple of weeks had me all over the place with this past t 2-3 weekend spent in the Orange County and LA area with my 18 yr old dau who had an audition for Disney park characters. She got cut, but we did a lot of recon on options to get into the costuming and design business side of the parks. So, while she will graduate with both a HS diploma and AA this June, it looks like she is going to be heading to Santa Ana College to get a second AA or AS in fashion design and costuming. Dad is pretty happy, as with her transferring credits, she may be able to get a 4yr degree within about 2.5 yrs. Gotta say, each of my three are so different in their approaches to thing. lol, parenting, it's an adventure.

So, back to where posts should be a bit more predictable.

Sorry for the slow posting. I've had the week from heck. Everything is fine. I've just been busy at work and busy with personal life. Usually one is busy and the other isn't so bad, and I can keep up. Not this week.

After Sunday it should get better.

Sounds like both of you have had some monster days there! I hope things are better soon :)

I will also be gone at paizocon most of this next week. Looking over the schedule I don't see why I shouldn't be able to at least get in a single post at night. 23rd-27th May.

I'll be at Paizo Con as well. I've found that I usually don't have time to post, but will try to keep an eye on the forums.

I'll also have family in town May 31-June 3, and won't be able to post then.

@Ullogash: I'd love to meet you in person at Paizo Con. I'm a short, halfling shaped woman with short blue/black hair, and glasses. I'll more than likely be wearing a snarky teeshirt.

@Shara- Would love to. I will be the lost wandering one as this is my first ever convention. :)

I have returned. The kiddos were great, but Auntie is tired.

Welcome back! Nothing happened in your absence!

I saw that, but I thought I'd check back in. I'm kind of interested to see if someone has to knock me out before I catch up with you.

Sooo are we looking for another DM?

I'm alright with that.

Yea, it seems to be the case sadly. Always worry when suddenly things go quiet and no one hears from a player.

I have put out a call for help.

Thanks Kiera - I have checked in just wasn't sure what we should do. Miss sharing stories with you all.