The Glass River Rescue Table 2 (Inactive)

Game Master Baerlie

Yes, each of them has a ligth crossbow with 12 bolts and a short sword.

After speaking, Miro will whistle a jaunty little tune while taking the guards' weapons down into the hold to set them in a dark corner somewhere.

"Well, you started a fight, you deal with the result." Passad says "But the easiest way is to hide the ship in the swamps and continue with the Abacus"

Icarus finds a potion, a light crossbow with 12 bolts, and a short sword.

I will check the other two guards for anything Miro missed after handing him the crossbow, bolts and short sword, unless the short sword that they had looks better then mine.

perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

So what's the plan? Tie them up and leave them in their hold and hide the boat?

I believe the proposed plans are tie them up and leave them in their boat, or take them prisoner and keep them in the hold of the Abacus. Miro has spoken vehemently against leaving the guards to their fate in the hold of the Razmiran ship. Sounds like 2 votes for prisoners, 1 for leave in the boat, at the moment.

"Lets leave the boat but keep the prisoners, they could come in handy as leverage later."

You tie up the guards and put them underdeck and hide the other ship in the side river. While doing this Icarus pockets one of the potions. The short swords the guards are carrying are common weapons, nothing special.

The Abacus leaves the place immediately. As the ship sails smoothly up the Glass River, Amauhak asks you about how you intend to perform the rescue mission, namely how you will gain access to the inn without arousing unwanted suspicion. Metella, Passad, and Amauhak all allow you to devise a plan first, as each is keen to gauge your cleverness.

Metella recommends you pose as religious pilgrims seeking answers to spiritual questions that require privacy and freedom of movement. Passad, rather deprecatingly dismisses Metella’s suggestion as transparent nonsense, a challenge that clearly offends Metella. The Kalistocrat counters that you should pose as merchants seeking a way station for a regular trade caravan, as such a cover would require unfettered access to the property in order to assess its amenities.

You can also make your own plan, but a plan is highly recommended ;)

I say we pose as merchants, we could have Miro pose as our boss. The rest of us could be staff or hired sellswords.

Miro beams, delighted to be the center of attention. "I think I could pull that off, Kyroden. However, if I might make a suggestion, maybe Icarus can kind of skulk about when we get to the Inn and see what he may. I get the impression that he's decent at that sort of thing. Then again, I am pretty good at making sure people don't see me, as well. What do the rest of you think?"

"I have been known to... skulk, as you put it, I find it is better to never be alone however so perhaps you would accompany me since you claim a propensity for it as well."

Miro grins at Icarus, nodding, "Before I fine-tuned my singing voice there was many a night I had to sneak away from a violent crowd. I would be delighted to accompany you, if someone else were to take on the 'face' role in this charade." He looks over the rest of his companions, and his grin falters slightly. He clearly is not overwhelmed by the social skills of those present, but is too polite to say so.

Kyroden puts his hands up in the air and says I am not your person for that sort of thing!

"Well, we've got some weapons to 'sell' now. Passad might have some stuff aboard we can bring with us as 'sample goods'. Then we wouldn't have to technically lie about having goods to offer, which always makes for a better...lie."

Miro nods his agreement to Ragnar, although with the man's gruff manner and surly looks, he likely would have guards on them even if he WAS a merchant. He similarly looks at Maeron and Dorgrin. He shakes his head, looking apologetically to Icarus before stating, "I think that if we're going to try deception, I would make the best fit for the 'merchant'. Perhaps we can get a room, then I can join Icarus in investigating the Inn?"

"I can handle it, you can play the face, we each have our parts."

You continue your journey on the Abacus. Suddenly the river narrows ahead, flowing around a central isle thick with trees and vegetation. The northern fork of the river runs beneath a canopy formed by the isle’s overhanging trees and riverside foliage while to the south, the river is open to the sky above.

The captain of the Abacus takes the boat down the left fork and just as the Abacus is halfway past the island, a young river drake jumps out of the water, looking for food. He flinges a water snake he just captured onto the deck.

Round 1
Dorgrin
River Drake
Water Snake
Maeron + Tree
Icarus
Ragnar
Miro
Kyroden

Map updated

Barely surprised by the drake's sudden appearance, Dorgrin pulls out his crossbow and lets fly a bolt at the draconic creature (I assume my crossbow is loaded since the fight with the Razmiran guards).

Attack heavy crossbow/drake: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 1 = 21
Damage: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Sorry for the scarcity of posts, I've been pretty busy the last three days, should be back to a more normal schedule now

Kyroden will cast Mage Armor on himself. He does by making it look like he is drinking a extract.

Dorgrin shoots at the river drake and hits it in the chest. The reiver drake approaches and attacks 1d3 ⇒ 2 Kyroden.

Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15 Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

The water snake attacks 1d4 ⇒ 3 Tenderstump.
Bite: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20 Damage: 1d2 - 3 ⇒ (2) - 3 = -1
Minimum 1 damage, DC9 Fortitude save to avoid beeing poisoned

Round 1
Dorgrin
River Drake -8HP
Water Snake
Maeron + Tree
Icarus
Ragnar
Miro
Kyroden

Forgot to mention, the snake is tiny and the drake is small.

"My brave companions, hold a moment while I sing a song to get your blood pumping and inspire greater feats of heroism from you."

Miro 5 ft steps away, starting to sing to inspire courage. +1 to attack and damage.

I 5ft step behind the snake, If possible due to the stairs?, pull out my crowbar as I am doing so and then attack.

Damage: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 2 = 8
Damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (5, 2) + 3 = 10

Move behind drake to for flanking bonus

Ragnar draws steel and flanks the drake.

Axe: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 2 = 11
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
klar: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 4 + 2 = 21
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Icarus attacks the snake with his crowbar, but the snake is moving too fast so he hits only the planks. Ragnar swings both of his weapons at the drake, but only the klar hits. Miro starts to sing to motivate his companions.

Round 1
Dorgrin
River Drake -14HP
Water Snake
Maeron + Tree
Icarus
Ragnar
Miro
Kyroden

Tenderstump is a plant and is therefore immune to poison.

Maeron gestures for Tenderstump to attack the snake...

Handle Animal: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15

...and the treant spring to life slamming it's botanical weight into the tiny reptile.

Slam: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 201d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Slam: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 141d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

If the snake is dead
Dorgrin takes the snake's place, walking on the reptile's body, quickly reloads his weapon and fires at the drake.

Attack heavy crossbow/drake: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 1 + 1 - 4 = 15
Damage: 1d10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 + 1 = 9

If the snake is not dead
Dorgrin moves into a better position, trying to avoid attacks from the drake while retreating.

Acrobatics checks to avoid AoO: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

I move E/E/E/SE/SW. I take the withdraw action, so the square I start out in is not considered threatened but the drake gets an AoO during the process of withdrawing

"A good showing, lads! We'll rout these reptiles before this day is done. We'll follow with the Inn, and the day be all but won!"

Miro laughs as he sings, enjoying the energy and inspiration his words have upon his fellows.

Tenderstump smashes the tiny snake. Round 1

Dorgrin moves closer to the river drake and shoots a bolt, but the small creature dodges aside. Round 2

The river drake spits a ball of caustic mucus at the deck. explodes in a 5 ft radius, DC 12 reflex save for half damage for Maeron, Tenderstump, Dorgrin and Icarus
Acid Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 1) = 7

Round 2
Dorgrin
River Drake -14HP
Maeron + Tenderstump
Icarus
Ragnar
Miro
Kyroden

Maeron Reflex: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

Tenderstump Reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

Both Maeron and Tenderstump move with enough speed to avoid the majority of the acid, taking some minor burns from the spray.

Maeron gestures for Tenderstump to attack the drake...

Handle Animal: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

...but the treant is otherwise occupied pounding the snake remains to a plup.

The Handle Animal DC is normally 10, but if Tenderstump is injured it jumps to DC 12.

Maeron sighs at his companions distraction and aim's his own longbow at the drake, launching a shot.

Masterwork Longbow: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 - 4 = 61d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Tenderstumps health: 15/19

Kyroden seeing himself on the opposite side of Dorgrin, pulls his mace and swings the beastie. The mace finds its target and smashes into the beastie.

To hit with flanking bonus 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 1 + 2 = 21
Dmg 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Half damage is rounded down as far as I know :), so 3 damage only

Maeron is not able to sing to his tree, so he takes a shot at the drake with his longbow, but hits only it's shielded breastplates.

Kyroden swings his mace at the river drake and hits it on the head.

Round 2
Dorgrin
River Drake -19HP
Maeron + Tenderstump
Icarus
Ragnar
Miro
Kyroden

Are there any Qadira faction memebers in this group?

DC 12 reflex save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Unfortunately, Dorgrin is unable to dodge the acidic spit and is badly wounded.

Half damage is rounded down as far as I know :), so 3 damage only

I only took 3 on both, Tenderstump took an extra 1 from the snake attack too.

Continuing to sing to inspire his allies and himself, Miro backs another 5 ft from the drake, drawing his sling in the process. He quickly lets off a shot, hoping for the best.

Sling: 1d20 + 3 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 3 + 1 - 4 = 12

Grand Lodge, here.

Axe: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10
Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 1 = 13

klar: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 4 + 1 = 20
Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 6

+2 to each attack roll from flanking

Ragnar tries to bring the beast down before it can do any more damage.

If Kyroden will move to Dorgrin along the side of ship, he bypass the tree pet and the Elf. He reaches down on Dorgrin and hexes him.

CLW 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

I deftly dodge the Drake's spit only getting a light splash that still burns fiercely. Then I 5ft step and swing with my full force at the Drake.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 Weakest full force attack ever.

DM Baerlie, please add 1 to Icarus' attack to make it 16, and the damage to 5. He is under the effect of my glorious singing, inspiring his courage!

Ah, the snake, right :D Sorry!

Icarus, Ragnar and Miro attack the drake, but only Ragner is able to hit him with his klar.

Round 3
Dorgrin
River Drake -25HP
Maeron + Tenderstump
Icarus
Ragnar
Miro
Kyroden

If there are no Qadira faction members, we can skip the next part.

I am pretty sure no one is Qadira.

Dorgrin is up :)

Dorgrin thanks Kyroden with a nod (I suppose your token is now near mine?), reloads his crossbow and fires again at the small dragon.

Attack heavy crossbow/drake: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 6 + 1 + 1 - 4 = 20
Damage: 1d10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 + 1 = 12

"A fine hit, Dorgrin!" Miro grins. He had never been one for fighting, but it surely did get your blood pumping in a good way. He makes up a few verses about dwarven marksmen and continues to sing.

Dorgrin takes the dragon down. The creature falls into the water and sinks to the ground.

Combat over

Following the river drake confrontation and resumption of the journey east you reach the Gray Revelation Inn. Near dusk, the captain of the boat points out a pleasant country inn up a hill on the north shore of the Glass River, where a small dock offers a berth for the Abacus. Passad and the envoys indicate they’ll wait out the night in their cabins while you execute your mission at the Gray Revelation Inn. Before leaving the boat, Amauhak strongly advises you to refrain from violence on Razmiri soil if it can be helped; Metella and Passad, in rare agreement, concur. A stone path leads from the dock about 200 yards through some light tree cover to the villa.

A sign above wide wooden gates reads, “Welcome to the Gray Revelation Inn.” The gate leans open invitingly, and the smell of fresh flowers wafts on the cool breeze.

Map updated

"If everything goes to hell at least we're not far from the boat. How do we wanna do this? I'd like to case the property, starting with the outside walls. Know the ways in and out. If we want to check in we should be able to move about without suspicion, find our exit strategy."

"Perhaps we could enter while Icarus scouts the perimeter for exits and possible hidey-holes? It would look odd if a small group walked the grounds without entering. Meanwhile we could get accommodations and make a racket like we're a traveling merchant group so the staff will be so busy with us they won't have time to spot our sneaky friend." Miro grins. He would like to be sneaky, too, but there were roles for everybody.

I believe that would be grand plan. A little hide and search then make a grand entrance. Surely that's worth a song somewhere.

"Very well, I will scout."

stealth: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Miro slaps his hand to his forehead as the search begins, then immediately strides towards the entrance to the Inn to salvage what he can of this phase of their operation. He puts a welcoming grin on his face, hoping to disarm whoever he runs into with his manner.

The profusion of flowers planted around this lovely courtyard fills the air with an enchanting fragrance. An oaken door to the north is the obvious entrance to the inn, while south are the broad doors of a stable. Wooden gates allow egress to west and east, and a roofed well lies at the east end of the main court. You see a guy coming out of the house to the south. He smiles and nods, walks over to the main entrance and opens the door for you. He did not recognize Icarus.

The map is turned by 90 degrees, north is on the left side.