Shackled City (Pathfinder) - GM_Chris

Game Master Chris Shannon 719

Toffitt shakes his head and moves to climb the stairs upward. "Atol, probably best for us to stay close to each other."

The party heads upstairs, makes sure the door is safe, and opens it. The floor of this large, T-shaped room is covered with bell-capped purple mushrooms standing a foot or two high. Two massive pillars are teh room's only other visible feature. The southern pillar has partially collapsed and no longer reaches the ceiling. The northern pillar is cracked, but otherwise intact.

New Map

Toffitt throws his ioun stone into orbit, takes out his wand of shield and activates it. He searches for traps inside the entrance, and creeps in quietly if he does not detect any.

Perception 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20
Stealth 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

"Those are huge mushrooms. I wonder if they're tasty?"

Atol keeps his distance though in case they're dangerous. He renews the light spell on Finneas and keeps his eyes open for flying Devils.

Dyrant casts Detect Magic and scans from the doorway.

"Aralynn, sense anything?"

Reflex vs DC19: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

-27 sonic damage, +15 from Atol, net -12

"OW. AGAIN. ANOTHER ONE OF THESE." Glimmil brings his hands up to his help to stop his head and teeth from their chattering and sighs at the bells tolling in his mind.

Ecstatic earlier that Finneas "returned from the dead", he keeps his eyes on the large half-orc, just in case all these repeat returns from the Beyond have resulted in Finneas being haunted or possessed or worse.

The gnome is about to open his mouth and shout, then thinks better of it as Toffitt skulks off into the mushroomey forest.

Atol steps up (earlier) and heals Glimmil the rest of the way using the wand of Cure Light Wounds.

Cure Light Wounds for 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Cure Light Wounds for 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

New Map with mushrooms (difficult terrain)

Toffitt sees nothing, but a bunch of mushrooms. That is until one of the larger ones lashes out at him with a tentacle. There are 3 more large ones.

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 - misses Toffitt

Initiative
Atol1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Dyrant 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Finneas 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Finneas Bonus roll 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
Glimmil1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Toffitt 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Mushrooms 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (5) - 1 = 4

Finneas = 26
Atol = 19
Glimmi = 17
Dyrant = 12
Toffitt = 6
Mushrooms = 4

Party up for Round 1.

Round 1 Init 26

Finneas waits, sword at the ready, guarding the rear.

"You need help Doctor?"

Shield and Bless still going?

Round 1, Init 12

Not knowing if there are any issues, Dyrant continues to scan and concentrate, Aralynn does the same.

Edit: "There does not appear to be evil or magic nearby. I think that it is completely safe up ahead."

Had to cut my last post short. Aralynn and Dyrant detect nothing from the doorway.

Round 1, Init 6 {AQ41}

"I wouldn't say no to some help. It would at least speed things along."

Knowledge Nature 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22?

Toffitt tumbles toward the offending mushroom and strikes.

Dueling blade 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20
1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Toffitt slices off a chunk of the bell top of the mushroom.

"They seem to be fairly weak, but their touch can cause a most deadly rot. I am inured to their poison. Perhaps Glim would also be able to withstand their corrupting touch."

Round 1, Initiative 19, Location BJ38

Atol keeps his distance. Unable to see one from the doorway, he still takes out and loads his crossbow just in case.

Would you like to ready? I suspect you'll have something to shoot at.

Take out and load crossbow = 2 moves = EOT?

Dyrant stops concentrating when Atol's alarm hits him and will react differently next round.

Move to draw, move to load - I'm out of actions. :(

Will post for Glimmil after Jacob's soccer game in a couple hours.

"WHAT'S THAT?" Glimmil asks, far too loudly, as he believes he hears the doctor's voice mentioning something about touching something..."[/b]

Maybe that means trouble? A time for heroic deeds?

Always ready to show his bravery, Glimmil strides forward atop Cog, and seeing an evil mushroom-monster, lowers his lance in preparation for a charging attack.

Double move to AC,38 continuing to hold the lance.

The two on the north side of the room move toward Glimml and lash at them with a tentacle, but miss. The other two are closer to Toffitt though and launch a barrage of attacks at him resulting in a single hit.

Not sure where Glimmil is headed. AC,38 doesn't exist. I'm going to guess AQ,38 as this would allow a charge to each. However, they're moving in anyway.

M1 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15 - at Glimmil
M2 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 - at Glimmil
M3 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 - 4 = 4 - at Toffitt
M3 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 - 4 = 19 - at Toffitt
M3 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 - 4 = 15 - at Toffitt
M3 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 - 4 = 20 - at Toffitt, Hit
M3 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 - 4 = 5 - at Toffitt, no crit
M3 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 - damage AND DC 15 Fort save (poison)
1d4 ⇒ 2 STR and
1d4 ⇒ 3 CON damage if FORT save fails
M4 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19 - at Toffitt
M4 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 - at Toffitt
M4 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 - at Toffitt
M4 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11 - at Toffitt

Party is up for Round 2.

New Map

Round 2, Init 6

Fort 1d20 + 11 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 11 + 4 = 24 poison bonus

Toffitt feels one more organic chemical enter his bloodstream, and shrugs it off. He then attempts to shave off a bit more truffle for one of Atol's delightful omelets.

"A bit of fire in here might help. Or some butter and a very large skillet."

Dueling blade 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32
1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

He then moves to AQ39, hoping to draw the truffles out. I think you said the whole room is difficult terrain? If not, he'll tumble. 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (2) + 17 = 19

Just the purple edges are difficult terrain. They have lots of other mushrooms.

Round 2 Init 26

Finneas readies to move forward once Dyrant and Atol do.

"Dyrant, the Doctor is in trouble but I can't help him from here."

Round 2, Initiative 19, Location BJ38->BF38

Atol moves in to the room a bit, and casts Bless sensing the combat may be more serious than Dr. Toffitt suggests.

He keeps his crossbow at the ready.

"May St. Cuthbert bless us in this, our righteous fight against, er, the mushroom people!"

"It's okay, really. They're not very strong or agile. Easy to hit. Just a lot of tendrils... The poison's quite unpleasant, though. If it weren't for the fact that my system has become used to such toxins..."

Yes, AQ is perfect, as it would've set up the charge - Glimmil didn't figure the mushroom men were so mobile and un-mushroomy...

"Mushroom men!" Glimmil exclaims in wonderment as they approach, contemplating how they might taste in a stew.

Cog attack (bite, power): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14 for 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Cog trip: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Glimmil attack (mwk lance, power, bless): 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 11 + 1 = 31 for 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Glimmil attack #2 (mwk lance, power, bless): 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10 for 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Round 2

"Aralynn, be a dear and watch our backs, won't you? Let us know if danger comes from behind?"

Dyrant moves up 30' and takes a look at the mushroom men.

1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18 Knowledge: Religion

Dyrant will share what he knows with the Cauldron 5.4.

EOT.

Finneas = 26 - Moving foward (Placed 50' at BB,38)
Atol = 19 - Bless
Glimmi = 17 - Moved him 5' up to AQ,37 for Cog to attack. Glimmil hits M2. Cog misses.
Dyrant = 12 - Moves. Knows nothing.
Toffitt = 6 - Hits M4, tumbles away
Mushrooms = 4
M1
M2 (8 dmg)
M3
M4 (12 dmg)

Two of the mushrooms lash out with their tentacles at Glimmil and Cog, while the other two try to feast on Toffitt. Tentacle after tentacle bashes against the party members, but none of them does any damage.

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17 At Glimmil
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17 At Glimmil
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 At Glimmil
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 At Glimmil
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21 At Cog
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 At Cog
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13 At Cog
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 At Cog
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23 At Toffitt
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12 At Toffitt
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15 At Toffitt
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18 At Toffitt
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11 At Toffitt
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 At Toffitt
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19 At Toffitt
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23 At Toffitt

Party up for Round 3.
New Map

Round 3

Dyrant delays, keeping an eye out for the Erinyes.

Round 3, Init 6 {>AR42}

"Glimmil, might I suggest charging to here once I move, and engage that one there?" Toffitt points to AP40 and M3.

Assuming Glim delays, Toffitt moves to AR42, setting up a possible flank. He does not bother to tumble, wanting to cover the necessary ground in rough terrain.

Dueling blade 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 14 + 2 = 29
1d8 + 4 + 3d6 ⇒ (2) + 4 + (4, 2, 4) = 16

It would be awful if they rolled a 20 and Toffitt rolled a 1 on his save, but mostly I'd like to get the battle done quickly...

Round 3 Init 26

Finneas looks into the room.

"Why are the mushrooms attacking you Doctor? Did you make them mad?"

5' step and attack M2.

Greatsword Power Attack Bless: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 162d6 + 13 ⇒ (6, 6) + 13 = 25

Finneas steps up to the one Glimmil softened up and swings with his greatsword. It's not a clean cut, but Finneas hits the mushroom with the flat of his sword. The cap of the mushroom pops off and lands spinning on the ground. The tentacles of this mushroom drop lifeless to the ground.

Finneas = 26 - Hits M2 for 25
Atol = 19
Glimmi = 17
Dyrant = 12 - DELAY
Toffitt = 6 - Hoping Glimmil will delay
Mushrooms = 4
M1
M2 (33 dmg) - dead
M3
M4 (12 dmg)

Round 3, Initiative 19, Location BF38

Atol stays with Dyrant and guards the rear. He readies an action to shoot his crossbow at anything that comes upon them who's not a party member.

"A dangerous place down here. Even the food fights back."

Dyrant smiles at Atol.

"Yes, Atol. And they are saying the same about us."

Midswing, Glimmil hesitates to listen to the doctor's advice, and turning back watches as Finneas lops the top of the mushroom he was hammering.

"That one? No problem, doc!"

After pausing, Glimmil lowers his lance and charges ahead astride Cog. (to AP,39 and attacking M3)

Glimmil charging lance attack (mwk lance, power, bless, charging): 1d20 + 11 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 11 + 1 + 2 = 28 for 2d6 + 14 ⇒ (6, 4) + 14 = 24

Finneas = 26 - Hits M2 for 25
Atol = 19
Glimmi = 17 - charges M3 for 24
Dyrant = 12 - DELAY
Toffitt = 6 - move to AR42, hits M4 for 16
Mushrooms = 4
M1
M2 (33 dmg) - dead
M3 (24 dmg)
M4 (28 dmg)

M1 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 - miss Glimmil on AoO
M4 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19 - miss Toffit on AoO
M1 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21 - miss Glimmil
M1 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19 - miss Glimmil
M1 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17 - miss Cog
M1 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17 - miss Cog
M3 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19 - miss Glimmil
M3 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23 - miss Glimmil
M3 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18 - miss Cog
M3 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22 - miss Cog
M4 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 - miss Toffit
M4 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21 - miss Toffit
M4 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15 - miss Toffit
M4 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 - miss Toffit

Another round without a 20.

Party up for Round 4.
Sorry. No new map.

Round 4 Init 26

Finneas shrugs his armored shoulders and moves over to the other tentacleshroom.

Move to AP37 and thwack M1.

Greatsword Power Attack Bless: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 182d6 + 13 ⇒ (2, 6) + 13 = 21

Round 4, Init 6

Toffitt strikes again from flank.

1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 14 + 2 = 28
1d8 + 4 + 3d6 ⇒ (2) + 4 + (6, 5, 6) = 23

Round 4, Initiative 19, Location BF38

Atol thinks long and hard about what Dyrant said.

I never thought about it that way. But yes, we MUST be food to them as well. How odd.

In his reverie he forgets to guard the rear and his crossbow lies slack in his grasp.

Don't forget the bless everyone! +1 to hit.

Finneas thwacks the mushroom, but it's tentacles still thrash about. Toffitt finishes off the one he's been working on with his third strike to it.

Round X

Dyrant continues to delay.

Stupid things too dumb to be rattled by my stare..."...oh, hi, Atol."

Seeing the battle almost ended, Glimmil drops his lance so that Cog and he can get in for some close combat to finish off the last mushroom-monster.

"Silly mushroom monsters! Trying to hurt us heroes, huh?"

Cog attack (bite, power): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15 for 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Cog trip: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

Glimmil attack (+1 hammder, power, bless): 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 11 + 1 = 22 for 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

Glimmil attack #2 (+1 hammer, power, bless): 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 1 = 12 for 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

Glimmil and Cog close in on one of the mushrooms. Cog rips a large chunk of the cap off while Glimmil smashes down on top of the mushroom. His hammer bounces back up after pounding the mushroom almost to the ground. Tentacles lash weakly at Finneas, Cog, and Glimmil in response.

M1 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15 At Finneas
M1 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 At Finneas
M1 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 At Finneas
M1 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 At Finneas
M4 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13 At Cog
M4 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21 At Cog
M4 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11 At Glimmil
M4 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16 At Glimmil

Party is up.

Round 5 Init 26

"I'm really sorry about this mushroom man. It's not personal but I don't want you eating Atol any more than I want Atol to eat you."

Greatsword Power Attack Bless: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 292d6 + 13 ⇒ (6, 2) + 13 = 21
Crit Confirm?: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 152d6 + 13 ⇒ (6, 3) + 13 = 22

I don't think I can crit Plants but since I don't know for sure they're plants I'm throwing it in anyway.

Round 5, Initiative 19, Location BF38

Recovering from the thoughts of his dinner rising up off the plate to attack him, Atol again readies an action to shoot his crossbow at anyone approaching the party from behind.

He's glad we're doing so well against the mushrooms and also glad he doesn't have to watch the unsettling carnage.

Round 5

Dyrant continues to delay.

"Are you thinking what I'm thinking, Atol?"

Round 5, Init 26

Toffitt moves to flank the fungi that Cog has been eating. Not a good idea, boy. Ah well. He then takes a few more shavings.

Acrobatics 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (15) + 17 = 32
Dueling blade 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 14 + 2 = 28
1d8 + 4 + 3d6 ⇒ (2) + 4 + (1, 4, 1) = 12

"Are you thinking what I'm thinking, Atol?"

"We need more butter to saute these mushrooms when we're done."