Shackled City (Pathfinder) - GM_Chris

Game Master Chris Shannon 719

Round 10 Init 25

Finneas concentrates on downing the last few goblins in this room.

"Let's clear some room for the Doctor to fall back."

5' step to Q22 and attack SKR13
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 251d8 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Round 10, Initiative 19, Location Q 20 -> Q 21

Last round then I would have touched Cog to bring his HP up a bit...
Cure Light Wounds for 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Then let this round commence...
Atol brings his cudgel to bear in a move that surprises himself more than anyone, viciously attacks the sleeping goblin at his feet (skr 5) for a coup de grace attack.

Cudgel 1d8 + 1d8 ⇒ (6) + (4) = 10 points of damage. [DC 20 Fort save to live]

Satisfied that the weak creature cannot survive such an onslaught he then steps to Q 21.

I am not afraid of the dark underground spaces in the world!

Round 10, Init 13

Dyrant will load his crossbow.

Dyrant will see the poor bleeding Cog under the tremendous weight of a full plated gnome and give it the Blessing of St. Cuthbert.

St. Cuthbert's strength be with you, brave puppy warrior.

+2 to AC/Saves on Cog.

Cudgel 1d8+1d8 points of damage. [DC 20 Fort save to live]

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23 - LOL. For what it's worth.

Round 10, Init 25 {O13 > N13)

Dr. Toffitt moves forward, pressing his attack.

Dueling blade 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11
1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Dr. Toffitt shouts, "Do let me know when the room's secure for me to pull back."

Round 10 Init 6

Glimmil AC21, 27/32HP
Cog AC22 (warded), 10/21HP

As Glimmil continues to ride forward, he gives one last glance backwards to ensure the sleeping goblins won't be a threat...

Only to witness yet another cudgeling bring one back to consciousness.

"Can't we wait until they've all surrendered for them to repent?" Glimmil asks somewhat pleadingly, wondering why Cuthbertines love to hit things with clubs so darned much.

Fight with combat-trained mount (Ride DC10): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

At first Glimmil considers charging into the next goblin to create some room, but then realizes how easily they have been falling to axe and tooth.

5ft step to (P,23)

Glimmil vs Gob2 (2H axe, bless, power): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18 for 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Cog cs Gob2 (bite, bless, power): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 for 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Cog Trip: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

Round 10 init 20

Silfr turns on Gob8, behind him through the doorway:

Greatsword, bless 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 222d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 6) + 6 = 14

The goblins continue to fall quickly to the party while again failing to land a single blow.

New Map

Sorry for no weekend play, but it seemed pointless during a combat without a map program available.

End of Round 9
Glimmil = 6 - Hits Gob 2
Cog (R20) - misses
Round 10
Finneas = 25 - Not a 5' step (difficult terrain), but doesn't matter. Takes down SKR 13
Toffitt = 25 - miss
Silfir = 20 - Takes down Gob 8
Atol = 19 - downs sleeping SKR5
Dyrant = 13 - Wards Cog

Damage
Gob 1 - Down
Gob 2 - 9 dmg
Gob 3 - down
Gob 4 - Down
Gob 7 - down
Gob 8 - down
Rider 1 - prone (11 dmg)
Rider 2 - down (22 dmg)
SKR1 - down
SKR2 - dead
SKR3 - down
SKR4 - down
SKR5 - down
SKR6 - down
SKR7 - down
SKR 13 - down
SKR 16 - down
SKR 18 - down

Worg 1 - down (30 dmg)
Worg 2 - down (36 dmg)

SKR8 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
SKR9-12
1d20 ⇒ 11
1d20 ⇒ 13
1d20 ⇒ 9
1d20 ⇒ 18

Gob 2 at Cog and 5' step back
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
Gob 5 at Cog
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Gob 6 at Cog
1d20 ⇒ 11

Round 11 Init 25

"Someone prepare to magic my morningstar if that vampire shows. Atol and Dyrant, clear the door. Doctor! Fall back!"

Finneas moves back to the doorway while shouting out these commands, the clarify of mind brought to him by Dyrant's potion allowing him to see the flow of battle as if watching from overhead instead of in the melee.

Move to Q19 while shouting out various commands.

Round 11, Initiative 19, Location R 20 -> Q 16

"OK Finneas!"

Atol looks around at the carnage, What a mess.

...and then at Dyrant as he shrugs. "May the blessings of St. Cuthbert be upon you."

He casts Guidance on Dyrant and moves back into the room to Q 16

Round 11, Init 25

Dr. Toffitt withdraws to R18. If you'll allow, Chris, he retrieves his compound longbow as he goes. I don't think Atol was able to grab it when Dr. Toffitt asked him to...?

Round 11, Init 13

Dyrant looks at Atol. "Wut? Guide me to do what?"

Upon hearing Finneas' orders, Dyrant snaps his eyes to the giant.

"Evacuate? In our moment of triumph? I think you overestimate their chances."

What does he see that I do not?

Dyrant moves up to R21.

Dyrant will hold up his symbol of St. Cuthbert and curse the goblin in M23.

(7 rounds/1round on Will save DC 15) Inflict penalties (-2 to AC, attacks, saves, or skills). Choosing -2 on all its AC.

"Dyrant, he means to consolidate ourselves in one room, now that we've secured it. It will make it easier to cooperatively engage the enemy." And allow me to be near Finn if the vampire shows. Has he had any combat training?!

Half our group is standing around shouting! No wonder the Goblinish kind thought they had an advantage

Silfr will leave the sleeping goblin to others and walk up to O23, striking at Goblin2.

Greatsword bless 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 182d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 5) + 6 = 17

Round 11 Init 6

Glimmil AC21, 27/32HP
Cog AC22 (warded), 10/21HP

"We have them now!" Glimmil cheers as he notices the numbers are now in the favor of the Cauldron Six.

Move to (N,23) past Silfr and swing at Goblin 5

Fight with combat-trained mount (Ride DC10): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

Glimmil attack (axe, power, bless): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Glimmil damage (axe): 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Cog attack (bite, power, bless): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
Cog damage (bite, power): 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Cog trip (bless): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

As if hit by some confusion spell, the party's cohesion falls apart. Glimmil and Cog press forward and try to take down another goblin. Silfir follows and does slice one goblin in half, splattering blood over Cog and Glimmil.

Dryant follows Glimmil and Silfir while Finneas tries to reign the party in. The doctor responds to the call, but doesn't have time to pick up his bow. Atol passes Finneas and Toffitt and finds himself as the rear guard of the party.

The goblins rush in and test Atol's resolve. The first goblin into the room slashes his short sword across Atol's arm while another goblin stops in the doorway and shoots Atol in the other arm. (3 damage total)

Technically Glimmil provoked from Gob2 before Silfir killed him, but I understand your confusion and will mark it up as one of the problems of PbP.

End of Round 10
Glimmil = 6 - miss
Cog (R20) - miss
Round 11
Finneas = 25 - Moves
Toffitt = 25 - withdraw,
Silfir = 20 - kills Gob 2
Atol = 19 - Guidance, move
Dyrant = 13 - Hex Gob 5 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (5) - 1 = 4

Status of goblins still up. It's smaller than the other list.
GOB 5 - no dmg
Gob 6 - no dmg
SKR 8-12 - no dmg

SKR8 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
1d4 ⇒ 2
SKR9 1d20 ⇒ 13
SKR10 1d20 ⇒ 20
1d4 ⇒ 1
SKR11 1d20 ⇒ 1
SKR12 double move

Confirm SKR10? 1d20 ⇒ 4

I need a will save from Dyrant.

Covered in the blood over their companion, Gob5 and Gob6 resign themselves to their fate and try to take down Cog.

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19

New map

Round 12 Init 25

"Atol, this way!"

Dammit!

Finneas readies an attack on the first opponent to come within reach.
Morningstar 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 161d8 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Round 12, Initiative 19, Location Q 16->R 20

"Er, what? I thought? Oh."

Atol withdraws to R 20 provoking only from skr 12 I think.

"Ahh, everyone is in here. I see what you're trying to do now. That makes more sense. When you said to clear the door I misunderstood."

Atol withdraws to R 20 provoking only from skr 12 I think.

An archer for so long, the goblin almost forgets he has a sword in his hand as Atol moves away. 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Round 12, Init 13

Dyrant **facepalms** with his free hand when he sees that Doctor has retreated from his perfect position of holding off many goblins and allowed them to overrun their position and strike at Atol.

Has he had any combat training?!

Dyrant gives a glare to Finn while he calmly coup de crossbows the goblin laying next to him.

3d10 ⇒ (1, 3, 2) = 6 Damage, DC 16 Fort Save to live

"What you doing, Finn?! What are we missing?" Dyrant will 5' step to R20.

What did you see and what did I miss?

3d10 Damage, DC 16 Fort Save to live

1d20 ⇒ 2

@Dyrant Who had his will save post eaten by the post monster.

Out of the corner of your eye you thought you saw something somewhere, but then it is gone. It felt as if something was trying to crush your will.

"It is nearby! Fellows, steel yourselves! The thing we seek is near and unseen."

Dyrant looks at Atol.

"Atol, have you anything to deal with the unseen?"

"Atol, have you anything to deal with the unseen?"

"No. I'm afraid I'm at a loss if I cannot see it!"

Dyrant whistles for Cog.

"Cog, we need your nose to help us find the great evil in our midst. Glim, help!"

Unsure what goblins may still remain in Glim and Cog's reach. If there's one that still threatens them, he'll attack it before heading towards Dyrant's position with his remaining move action. Otherwise he'll guide Cog towards Dyrant right away ..

Round 12, Init 6

Fight with combat-trained mount (Ride DC10): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

Glimmil attack (2H axe, power, bless): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Glimmil damage (2H axe): 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Cog attack (bite, power, bless): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Cog damage (bite, power): 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Cog trip (bless): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

EDIT - Adding Cog's crit confirm:

Cog crit confirm (bite, power, bless): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Cog crit damage (bite, power): 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Round 12, init 20

Is bless still up?

Silfr turns on Gob5: Greatsword bless1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 182d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 6) + 6 = 16

Silfr has earned the achievement [Goblin Slayer]!

Bless is up until round 30.

Round 11, Init 25 {R18 > R19}

Round 10, Init 25 {O13 > N13)

Dr. Toffitt moves forward, pressing his attack.

"Atol, wrong w... Oh... Get back here!"

"Dyrant, I've withdrawn so that we can work together to dispatch the horde from the hallway, and so that we can form a protective circle." He says that last bit with a certain wink, wink, nudge, nudge tone.

Toffitt steps into the room, readying to strike at any foes that come within reach.

Dueling blade 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23 +1 if multiple adjacent foes
1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

When Dyrant raises the alarm, Toffitt says, "Quickly, Finneas, move to the center of the room and enlarge yourself. You need to shield us." He points to Q21.

There is still a horde in the hallway? What has Doctor Toffitt been doing out there with them? Conducting a survey of Goblin tooth decay?

Glimmil and Cog takes care of the last two goblins on the east end of the battle, while the rest of the party regroups in the same room. Finneas and the doctor await the goblins and strike out as they arrive. Finneas's blow glances off the doorway, but Toffitt slashes the first goblin to stand up.

Three goblins rush upon Toffitt with their short swords while the last two continue with their bows. All of them miss though.

End of Round 11
Glimmil = 6 - Kills Gob5
Cog (R20) - Kills Gob6
Round 12
Finneas = 25 - readies
Toffitt = 25 - readies
Silfir = 20 - None left to kill on the east end, so I moved him to the other side of the battle.
Atol = 19 - withdraws
Dyrant = 13 - kills SKR15

1d20 ⇒ 4
1d20 ⇒ 14
1d20 ⇒ 10
1d20 ⇒ 15
1d20 ⇒ 7

Status of goblins still up. It's smaller than the other list.
SKR 8 - 5 dmg
SKR9-12 - no dmg

New Map

Round 13 Init 25

Finneas moves back from the doorway while sheathing his morningstar, pulling a vial of oil from his belt.

"You saw it Dyrant? Where is it?"

Move action to step back 5' while sheathing morningstar, Standard to take Oil of Magic Weapon off belt (damn haunted curse).

Round 13, Init 25 {R19}

Toffitt again attacks the goblin in front of him. "Finn, let me know if you need a potion of embiggening."

Dueling Blade 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30 +1 if you count the goblins under cover as counting towards as multiple adjacent foes.
1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
to confirm
1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30
1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

SPLAT!

Round 13, Initiative 19, Location R 20

Atol taps Dr. Toffitt on the shoulder, "Good hit! Here's a little help from St. Cuthbert for your next swing!"

Atol casts Guidance and puts away the Wand of Cure Light Wounds.

Round 13, Init 6

Looking about and seeing no goblins, Glimmil gives the cleared area a curt nod before guiding Cog back towards Dyrant.

"So, it looks like all the..."

Glimmil recognizes Toffitt engaged with another half-dozen or so goblins.

"Oh."

He leans down and touches Cog.

Lay Hands on Cog: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Round 13, init 20

"Don't worry Toffitt, Glimmil and I are here to assist you."

This guy is a real pusher of his chemical concoctions.

Greatsword bless 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 282d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 6) + 6 = 13

Not sure which gobo will be up on my count, but this should hit even one with partial cover. Shield spell drops

Round 13, Init 13

"Damnit Cog! SNIFF!! SNIFF LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SNIFFED BEFORE!"

Dyrant tries to explain the severity of the situation on the dog.

"The beast is around here someplace and unseen. You're the only one here who can smell the taint of evil and help us find it! I just need a direction, Cog! Help me locate it."

Dyrant will sheathe his xbow and draw a scroll.

The doctor slashes his blade across the stomach of the goblin and hits guts pour out in front of him. Another goblin steps up, but Silfir's greatsword nearly takes the goblin's head off before it can even raise its sword.

The last 3 goblins close on the doctor without any success.

Will save from Glimmil please.

1d20 ⇒ 14
1d20 ⇒ 15
1d20 ⇒ 9

End of Round 12
Glimmil = 6 - Lay on hands
Cog (R20) -
Round 13
Finneas = 25 - can't 5' step into difficult terrain, but protected by hard corner
Toffitt = 25 - kills SKR 8
Silfir = 20 - made it a ready since he couldn't reach anyone, downs SKR9
Atol = 19 - Guidance Toffitt
Dyrant = 13 - pulls out scroll

Status of goblins still up. It's smaller than the other list.
SKR 10-12 - no dmg

New map

Round 14 Init 25

Finneas waits with the oil poised over his weapon.

Ready action to dump Oil of Magic Weapon on Silver Morningstar if vampire appears.

Round 14, Init 13

Dyrant delays, waiting for Cog to help find the hidden.

I'll post after Cog goes.

Will: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 1 = 14 (+2 more if it's an illusion)

Round 14, Init 6

"You hear that boy? Dyrant thinks something hidden is around here? Find it!" Glimmil pleads with Cog, hoping his animal companion understands the tone of his voice as much as his words.

Handle Animal (Track trick? DC10): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

Cog's Track by Scent: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
Cog's Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

"You hear that boy? Dyrant thinks something hidden is around here? Find it!" Glimmil pleads with Cog, hoping his animal companion understands the tone of his voice as much as his words.

Glimmil also feels something trying to intrude into his mind, but then it is gone. Glimmil and Cog look about, but see nothing but the bloody bits and pieces of goblins.

Glimmil will also detect evil in the area...

Glimmil will also detect evil in the area...

In which area will the 60' cone be?

Round 14, Init 25

Status unchanged
Dr. Toffitt points at the same space he indicated earlier. "Finneas, MOVE OVER THERE. We need you there to shield us all. Glimmil, come back towards us to the nearer choke point."

He then strikes out at the goblin in front of him.

1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13
1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Too distracted trying to order people around...

Round 14, init 20

Another round, another gobo.

Greatsword bless1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 272d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 4) + 6 = 13

Glimmil wrote:

Glimmil will also detect evil in the area...

In which area will the 60' cone be?

Looking at the latest map, I thought Glimmil and Cog would be closer to Dyrant at this time.

Can I say the Round 14 action was to move to (P,23) and point the cone into the room? Centered at (T,19).

Standard action would be to use handle animal or whatever is necessary to have Cog use his scent ability (it's unclear if this requires an action from Cog, but I presume the Track trick is what would be used and require a standard from Glimmil to communicate to Cog).

Dr. Toffitt points at the same space he indicated earlier. "Finneas, MOVE OVER THERE. We need you there to shield us all. Glimmil, come back towards us to the nearer choke point."

I don't see any posts where you directed me anywhere but since I tried to take a Move action last time and got denied maybe the vampire is standing next to me?

@Glimmil. The move is fine. You do not sense any evil.

Tell me more about how you plan to use Cog to locate anything. I'm not being difficult; I'm just not sure what Cog could do besides perception and scent at this point. Looking at the rules, it looks like he can sense the direction, but no more. Cog will point his nose to the East. Assuming you move your cone that way instead, you do detect evil.

I'm playing loose with the handle animal checks, but might look more closely later as to how many standard/move actions it takes between you two to do something effective aside from combat.