The Gathering Storm (4e)
Game Master Rev Rosey

perception= 14 + 11 = 25

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

"More kenku. Lovely."

Kith takes a single step into the room.

Q6, if we are at the south side. Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29

With the exception of Tenja (still flush with his diplomatic triumph with the myconid colony), the entire party has no difficulty at all in discerning the inadequately hidden Kenku. Beady eyes focus on Kel as he approaches the cistern.

A dagger bestrewn bird man croaks hoarsely - "Don't let the intruders touch the holy dragon!"

MAP

Roll init please. I've made tentative placements for all of you based on your stated or likely actions.

Init so far:
Sneaks - 20
Tribals - 20

INIT = 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

MAP

Roll init please. I've made tentative placements for all of you based on your stated or likely actions.

Init so far:
Urlag - 20
Sneaks - 20
Tribals - 20
Tenja - 18
Zareth - 11
Kel - 8

1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20

Initiative: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Intitiative 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

init= 9+7= 16

Init: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

MAP

Kith
Urlag
Sneaks
Tribals
Tenja
Andrus
Zareth
Kel

Did the negotiation count as an encounter? If so, we'd have reached a milestone and have gained an AP.

Kitherra smiles and steps forward, swinging at one of the Kenku near her.

Shift to P6. Word of Exchange vs T6s AC. 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20, on hit: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 damage, and the next attack against T6 by one of my allies before EOMNT deals 3 extra damage and gains that ally 3 temp hp.

HP: 48/48
Surges: 6/10
AP: 1/1
Mending: 2/2
Enc. Used:
Daily Used: Shield of Sacrifice
Runestate: Destruction, Allies gain +1 to attack enemies adjacent to me.
Status:

Kith's smile is that last thing the tribal sees.

Yes. You all have an AP.

MAP

Urlag
Sneak 1
Sneak 2
Tribal 1
Tribal 2
Tribal 3
Tribal 4
Tribal 5
Tenja
Andrus
Zareth
Kel
*Kith

Delay until after Sneak 1. I want to see their tactics.

The sneaks move swiftly across the chamber to join the tribals, seemingly trying to lose themselves in their feathered brethren.

MAP

Urlag
Tribal 1
Tribal 2
Tribal 3
Tribal 4
Tribal 5
Tenja
Andrus
Zareth
Kel
*Kith
Sneak 1
Sneak 2

Doesn't matter for this turn, but could you put me between S1 and S2, please? I only wanted to delay for one.

Not liking the looks of this situation, Urlag advances cautiously.

Move: O10. Standard: Ready Twin Strike vs target moving within reach 2. 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

2d4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 4) + 2 = 10

1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21

2d4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 1) + 2 = 7

Urlag prowls further into the room, readying himself to attack the first thing reckless enough to get in range.

The tribals move out of the alcoves. Three of them launch javelins at Kith, one shifts and moves away and the last throws a javelin at the skeletal dragon.

In response, ghostly shades emerge from behind the stone slabs. Kith feels the chill of the grave as a specter emerges beside her.

T1, T3 and T4 attack Kith.
1d20+10=26 - T1 v Kith. Hits. 6 damage
1d20+10=19. T3 v Kith. Miss.
1d20+10=18. T4 v Kith. Miss.
6 damage to Kith.

MAP

Specters have an aura 1. Creatures in the aura take a -2 penalty to all defenses.

Tenja
Andrus
Wraith (not until next turn)
Zareth
Kel
*Kith - -2 all defenses (aura effect)
Sneak 1
Urlag - readied action (rolled above)
Sneak 2
Tribal 1
Tribal 2
Tribal 3
Tribal 4
Tribal 5
Specter 1
Specter 2

In case I got on OA on the moving T5: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29, on hit: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

HP: 42/48
Surges: 6/10
AP: 2/2
Mending: 2/2
Enc. Used:
Daily Used: Shield of Sacrifice
Runestate: Destruction, Allies gain +1 to attack enemies adjacent to me.
Status:

It shifted, moved, and made no attack so you don't unless you have a power that allows that.

Move to O6
Mark SP1
Thorn Strike T4 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15 vs ac; 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16 and it is pulled to N6

Vines errupt from the end of Tenja's hammer and attempts to drag the hapless Kenku towards him.

move to P8, next to Kel. Then lance of faith on Sp1 +8 vs ref, 20, if hit, 1d8+5 or 5+5= 10 radiant damage and Kith gets a +2 to her next attack on Sp1.

Andrus moves to a safe distance and supports Kitherra against the Spectre. He blasts the spectre with a beam of radiant energy. "Evil spirit, in the name of Avandra, be gone!"

religion check on spectres and wraith, 1d20+8= 20+8=28 (why I couldn't have rolled that for my attack? errrr...)

Andrus - I need one roll per monster you are checking. Do you want that 28 used on the specters or the wraith?

Tenja's thorns pass straight through the undead spectre, but Andrus's radiant attack clearly hurts the creature.

Vulnerable 5 radiant.

MAP

Specters have an aura 1. Creatures in the aura take a -2 penalty to all defenses.

Zareth
Kel
*Kith - -2 all defenses (aura effect); +2 next attack on Sp1
Sneak 1
Urlag - readied action (rolled above)
Sneak 2
Tribal 1
Tribal 2
Tribal 3
Tribal 4
Tribal 5
Specter 1
Specter 2
Tenja
Andrus
Wraith

"A genuine murder of crows we got here. You all make that literal, I'll hold the flock off." Zareth gestures at the kenku, and a scintillating globe of color appears in their midst. It's so shiny they just can't look away...

If I prepared Visions of Avarice for the day, I'd put it right in that fire right now. Since I didn't, put Hypnotic Pattern in I8(at the start of the turn of each enemy within 3 squares of the pattern, make the following OA against them: vs Will, pull the target 3 squares towards the pattern and slow until EOMNT) Assuming no enemies move into/out of the area before their turn starts, OAs on S1, T1, T2, T3, T5 and W:

One of those OAs critted. Uh, I might do 1d6 ⇒ 4 Psychic damage to whichever one gets that OA? Maybe?

I reckon you do. I've put them as close as I can to your pretty patten.

"Shiny things!" The crowmen walk happily towards the swirling patten, oblivious to everything else. Not even the nearby specter is immune to the wonders conjured from Zareth's mind. For T3, the prospect is too much to bear and he keels over, quite dead.

MAP

Specters have an aura 1. Creatures in the aura take a -2 penalty to all defenses.

Kel
*Kith - -2 all defenses (aura effect); +2 next attack on Sp1
Sneak 1 - slowed to end Zareth's next turn
Urlag - readied action (rolled above)
Sneak 2
Tribal 1 - slowed to end Zareth's next turn; -2 all defenses (aura)
Tribal 2 - slowed to end Zareth's next turn; -2 all defenses (aura)
Tribal 4
Tribal 5 - slowed to end Zareth's next turn; -2 all defenses (aura)
Specter 1 - slowed to end Zareth's next turn
Specter 2
Tenja
Andrus
Wraith
Zareth

Kel will send a couple of arrows Specter 1's way.

1st arrow attack vs ac, 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25, damage = 1d12 + 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (9) + (1) + 6 = 16
2nd arrow attack vs ac, 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18, damage = 1d12 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

The specter looks much less robust as Kel's arrow rip through it.

MAP

Specters have an aura 1. Creatures in the aura take a -2 penalty to all defenses.

*Kith - -2 all defenses (aura effect); +2 next attack on Sp1
Sneak 1 - slowed to end Zareth's next turn
Urlag - readied action (rolled above)
Sneak 2
Tribal 1 - slowed to end Zareth's next turn; -2 all defenses (aura)
Tribal 2 - slowed to end Zareth's next turn; -2 all defenses (aura)
Tribal 4
Tribal 5 - slowed to end Zareth's next turn; -2 all defenses (aura)
Specter 1 - BLOODIED; slowed to end Zareth's next turn
Specter 2
Tenja
Andrus
Wraith
Zareth
Kel

Seeing a chance to hit multiple enemies, Kith ignores the spectre and races around the coffin, then strikes her hammer on the ground and sends fire over other clustered foes.

I move along the right side of the coffin to L8, taking an OA from the specter and then use Flames of Purity. It's a close Blast 3 and will affect T1, T2, T5, S1, and W. Targets AC. Attacks vs T1: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19, T2: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11, T5: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26, S1: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27, and W: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13. On hit: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12 normal. For S1, add 3 damage and make it all fire from Elemental Legacy. No Runestate effects since no allies are in the blast.

Also, shouldn't SP1 and not S1 be marked as bloody on the map?

HP: 42/48
Surges: 6/10
AP: 2/2
Mending: 2/2
Enc. Used: Flames of Purity, Elemental Legacy.
Daily Used: Shield of Sacrifice
Runestate: Destruction, Allies gain +1 to attack enemies adjacent to me.
Status:

for the specters, then. religion check for wraith= d20+8= 24.

Specter OA(Ref)
1d20+9=19. Hits. 1d6+5=8 necro
8 damage to Kith.

Kith eases herself along the side of the coffin and blasts at the assembled crowmen and undead. Two more tribals drop dead and the sneak suffers a nasty blast of elemental damage.

Sneak 1 backs slowly into the alcove and hurls a dagger at Kith, abandoning any plans to hid among its kindred.

Dagger (AC)
1d20+10=24. Hits. 1d4+6=7
7 damage to Kith.

Andrus remembers a lot about these types of undead.

MAP

Specters have an aura 1. Creatures in the aura take a -2 penalty to all defenses.

Urlag
Sneak 2
Tribal 2 - slowed to end Zareth's next turn; -2 all defenses (aura)
Tribal 4
Specter 1 - BLOODIED; slowed to end Zareth's next turn; marked by Tenja
Specter 2
Tenja
Andrus
Wraith
Zareth
Kel
Kith - -2 all defenses (aura effect); +2 next attack on Sp1
Sneak 1 - slowed to end Zareth's next turn

Seeing the specter well in hand, Urlag angles for advantage and then charges the wraith.

Move to M11. Quarry on Wraith. Marauder's Rush (charge) to L9 vs Wraith AC, with Challenge-Seeking weapon, Furious Assault, and Quarry. 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 11 + 1 = 22

2d4 + 8 + 1d6 + 2d4 + 1d6 ⇒ (3, 3) + 8 + (2) + (2, 1) + (1) = 20

I should be in O6 with the sp1 marked. Warden's Fury on the OA, not sure if it hits since it would have been at -2, 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16 vs fort, 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10 and it grants CA to everyone until the end of my next turn

OA still hits. AC22 and she was at -2 defenses from the specter's aura. Map and marked status amended.

Urlag lands a powerful first blow on the wraith, promising more to follow.

The second sneak edges away from the hynpotic patten and hurls a dagger at Urlag. The blade clatters feebly across the floor, missing the half-orc.

Dagger (AC)
1d20+10=19. Miss.

The last two tribals do what they can to sew mayhem. T4 shifts and attacks Tenja, while T2 throws a javelin at Kith and shuffles reluctantly away from the pretty light.

[ooc]Javelin
1d20+10=19 - T2 v Kith. Miss.
1d20+12=20 - T4 v Tenja. Miss.

The bloodied specter reaches out with horrid claws and rakes at Tenja's beard.

Spectral Touch (Ref)
1d20+9=16. Sp1 v Tenja. Hits. 1d6+4=9
9 damage to Tenja

Both specters phase through the stone doors and are lost from sight.

MAP

Specters have an aura 1. Creatures in the aura take a -2 penalty to all defenses.

Tenja
Andrus
Wraith - Urlag's Quarry
Zareth
Kel
Kith - -2 all defenses (aura effect); +2 next attack on Sp1
Sneak 1 - slowed to end Zareth's next turn
Urlag
Sneak 2
Tribal 2 - slowed to end Zareth's next turn; -2 all defenses (aura)
Tribal 4
Specter 1 - BLOODIED; slowed to end Zareth's next turn; marked by Tenja; total concealment
Specter 2 - total concealment

Weight of Earth T4 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25 vs ac, 1d10 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11 and slowed until the end of my next turn.
move to K6 and mark W and S1

Tenja obliterates the nearest tribal and marches up the mausoleum to give his full attention to a kenku sneak and the specter. Aware that its moments are probably short, the kenku croaks in alarm.

"Let me go?" it suggests, hopefully.

MAP

Specters have an aura 1. Creatures in the aura take a -2 penalty to all defenses.

Andrus
Wraith - Urlag's Quarry; marked by Tenja
Zareth
Kel
Kith - -2 all defenses (aura effect); +2 next attack on Sp1
Sneak 1 - slowed to end Zareth's next turn; marked by Tenja
Urlag
Sneak 2
Tribal 2 - slowed to end Zareth's next turn; -2 all defenses (aura)
Specter 1 - BLOODIED; slowed to end Zareth's next turn; total concealment
Specter 2 - total concealment
Tenja

HP: 27/48
Surges: 6/10
AP: 2/2
Mending: 2/2
Enc. Used: Flames of Purity, Elemental Legacy.
Daily Used: Shield of Sacrifice
Runestate: Destruction, Allies gain +1 to attack enemies adjacent to me.
Status:

Do I still have the -2 to all defenses since I'm no longer in the aura?

You're good, Kith. Cut and paste error.

MAP

Specters have an aura 1. Creatures in the aura take a -2 penalty to all defenses.

Andrus
Wraith - Urlag's Quarry; marked by Tenja
Zareth
Kel
Kith - +2 next attack on Sp1
Sneak 1 - slowed to end Zareth's next turn; marked by Tenja
Urlag
Sneak 2
Tribal 2 - slowed to end Zareth's next turn; -2 all defenses (aura)
Specter 1 - BLOODIED; slowed to end Zareth's next turn; total concealment
Specter 2 - total concealment
Tenja

Andrus quickly relays what he knows about wraiths and specters to his friends. go ahead and read the spoiler from Rev's earlier post to me. (the one after I rolled for the wraith) I have to eat. I will post the rest of my turn afterwards- in a hour or so)

move to M9. lance of faith on W, +8 vs Ref, 23, if hit, 1d8+5 or 9 raidant damage and Urlag gets a +2 on his next attack on W.

The wraith shudders as Andrus's divine light hits it and claws at Tenja before shifting back through the stone panel. The dwarf feels himself weakening and knows that his blows have lost much of their power.

Shadow Touch (Ref). On hit target is weakened (se)
1d20+8=17. Hits. 1d6+4=9 necrotic damage
9 damage to Tenja

used Shadow Glide (shift 6 squares, rechargeable) to vanish through the wall.

MAP

Specters have an aura 1. Creatures in the aura take a -2 penalty to all defenses.

Zareth
Kel
Kith - +2 next attack on Sp1
Sneak 1 - slowed to end Zareth's next turn; marked by Tenja
Urlag - +2 next attack on wraith
Sneak 2
Tribal 2 - slowed to end Zareth's next turn; -2 all defenses (aura)
Specter 1 - BLOODIED; slowed to end Zareth's next turn; total concealment
Specter 2 - total concealment
Tenja - weakened (se)
Andrus
Wraith - Urlag's Quarry; marked by Tenja; total concealment

"Big Evil Wraith guy ran away to lick his wounds. Just like the specter did, only he'll be back to full strength before too long. Focus on the kenku. Then we'll handle the spirits together afterward." Andrus counsels his friends.

The kenku look distinctly alarmed.

"We could just go away? You're welcome to the place."

It is the spokesneak who speaks once more.

The kenku look distinctly alarmed.

"We could just go away? You're welcome to the place."

It is the spokesneak who speaks once more.

"Tell you what, help us kill these things again and then we'll talk." Zareth moves over to the fire.

Move to L11 and ready Illusory Ambush on the first undead to show itself(vs Will, Psychic damage and -2 attack until EOMNT): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

"We'll help you."

It's an immediate decision and all the kenku nod eagerly.

MAP

Specters have an aura 1. Creatures in the aura take a -2 penalty to all defenses.

Kel
Kith - +2 next attack on Sp1
Sneak 1 - slowed to end Zareth's next turn; marked by Tenja
Urlag - +2 next attack on wraith
Sneak 2
Tribal 2 - slowed to end Zareth's next turn; -2 all defenses (aura)
Specter 1 - BLOODIED; slowed to end Zareth's next turn; total concealment
Specter 2 - total concealment
Tenja - weakened (se)
Andrus
Wraith - Urlag's Quarry; marked by Tenja; total concealment
Zareth - readied illusory ambush on reappearing undead

2 more arrows at specter 1.

1st arrow attack vs ac, 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (15) + 15 = 30, damage = 1d12 + 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + (3) + 6 = 15
2nd arrow attack vs ac, 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34, damage = 1d12 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

I don't understand. the kenku are not working with/for the undead spirits? They have turned to our side? who are these guys?

Andrus's eyes narrow as he considers what just happened. "You're not working with this wraith and its minions?" He asks the spokesneak.

Kel - using your attack as a readied action as you can't get to the undead behind the sepulchre doors.

Andrus - these are very ordinary, opportunistic kenku. They know how to activate the undead, but they are just using the Tor as a base. You're clearly a lot stronger than them, so they are prepared to parley.

The spokesneak shrugs.

"No. They kill us as well. We can't get out. The mushrooms won't let us leave. And we thought you were the others coming back. Just using this as a roosting place really."

"And doing a bit of thievery for shiny things," croaks the other.

"You didn't need to say that."

MAP

Specters have an aura 1. Creatures in the aura take a -2 penalty to all defenses.

Kith - +2 next attack on Sp1
Sneak 1 - slowed to end Zareth's next turn; marked by Tenja
Urlag - +2 next attack on wraith
Sneak 2
Tribal 2 - slowed to end Zareth's next turn; -2 all defenses (aura)
Specter 1 - BLOODIED; slowed to end Zareth's next turn; total concealment
Specter 2 - total concealment
Tenja - weakened (se)
Andrus
Wraith - Urlag's Quarry; marked by Tenja; total concealment
Zareth - readied illusory ambush on reappearing undead
Kel - readied action

"If we let them go, how does that affect our truce with the mushroom people?" asks Kith as she moves to be ready to deal with any re-outbreak of hostilities.

Move to H12, ready action for an attack if S2 does anything hostile, or tries to move off.

HP: 27/48
Surges: 6/10
AP: 2/2
Mending: 2/2
Enc. Used: Flames of Purity, Elemental Legacy.
Daily Used: Shield of Sacrifice
Runestate: Destruction, Allies gain +1 to attack enemies adjacent to me.
Status:

Sneak 2 looks extremely uncomfortable with Kith standing right next to him.

"They don't like us, but we really do want to leave. It's not safe here for us. There's something nasty underneath. We could roost in the ramparts!," it burbles desperately, "we could act as guards!"

MAP

Specters have an aura 1. Creatures in the aura take a -2 penalty to all defenses.

Urlag - +2 next attack on wraith
Sneak 2
Tribal 2 - slowed to end Zareth's next turn; -2 all defenses (aura)
Specter 1 - BLOODIED; slowed to end Zareth's next turn; total concealment
Specter 2 - total concealment
Tenja - weakened (se)
Andrus
Wraith - Urlag's Quarry; marked by Tenja; total concealment
Zareth - readied illusory ambush on reappearing undead
Kel - readied action
Kith - +2 next attack on Sp1
Sneak 1 - marked by Tenja

letting these guys go is a bad move. normally, I would be cool with it, but it would violate our agreement with the mushrooms and also it could set up an ambush when we are heading out. unless someone disagrees with me, I am going to resume hostilaties.