Unbinding the Fetters - Disciples of Master Gond (Inactive)

Game Master Mark Sweetman

Sorry for the interminably long time betwixt updates. Weekend was pretty full on, and only just got enough time today for this.

Reposition doesn't provoke AoOs, and near I can tell the target can still complete their attack after being moved - albeit with the sickened penalty.

Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

The man does not expect Cassadar's smooth motion and ends up offbalance and is easily repositioned to where Cassadar bids him to be placed. He lashes out with a half-powered reply...
Cestus: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 9 - 2 = 14
...head still spinning from the redirected run and he is unable to land the blow.

Gorak steps up and swipes the man with a weak, but accurate monkeyfist. Used your first set of rolls.

Damage Tracker:
Half-Orc in Chain - 13
Human Stone Cestus - 4

Cassadar still has a round 1 action to take place after the re-direct.

A dangerous game to play, but as the swing missed, Cassadar took one more opportunity to remove his opponent from the match, again working with his momentum to cause a step outside of the ring.
Sidestep to G-12
Reposition to G-13: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 2 = 14

Cassadar's attempt to further force the man out of position is unsuccessful, and he holds his ground.

Updated Map

Action Tracker (Round 2): Frakdar, Opponents, Cassadar, Javi, Torgus, Gorak

I cannot see the Updated Map, all I get is the top left corner - in other words I can see the green orc and 1/2 of the duergar. But nothing to the right of the duegar or below them.

Round 2
I move and hit the Half-orc in Chain assuming I can get to him with a 5-foot step. If not, I move to hit anyone that I can with a 5-foot step trying to set up a flanking if possible. As I mentioned, I cannot get the maps to load, so I am not sure where I am and who is near me. I prefer attacking someone already hurt.

Attack-FOB: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 1 = 17 <-- extra +1 from racial hatred (orcs)
Damage:1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Attack-FOB: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 1 = 25 <-- extra +1 from racial hatred (orcs)
Damage:1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Hit 'em when they're up, hit em when they're down.

I've been having the same problems with the recent maps.

Sounds like a browser side issue with the maps, Google Docs must have changed up some things which have screwed up the maps on your computer. I haven't changed anything with respect to the way I upload them, etc.
I use IE at work and that has a few fits with them, though they are still readable.
Anyone else having problems?

Frakdar steps up to the half-orc already struck by Torgus and although the first attack is missed, his second blow lands home staggering the opponent.

The black handed half-orc wades into Frakdar, leading with a driving punch at his shoulder...
Cestus: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10 for 1d4 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 3 + (3) = 7
...that is wide of the mark.

Torgus finds himself under assault from the half-orc in chain...
Fist (lethal): 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 10 - 2 = 17 for 1d3 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
Fist (lethal): 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 10 - 2 = 22 for 1d3 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
...one fist driving home into his ribs.

The oversized duergar lashes out with knife-hand strikes at both Gorak and Cassadar...
Unarmed at Gorak: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11 for 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 6) + 4 = 13
Unarmed at Cassadar: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18 for 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 = 7
...before stepping towards Javi mid-flurry of blows and kicking out at him over the prostrate form of his companion...
Unarmed at Javi: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 for 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (1, 3) + 4 = 8
...though only manages a glancing blow against Cassadar.

The man with stone hands lashes out at Cassadar again...
Cestus: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 9 - 2 = 17
...though his strike is still mal-affected by his disorientation.

While the staff wielder seemingly freezes to think for a moment, before standing guardedly.
Provokes from Javi.

Damage Tracker:
Half-Orc in Chain - 24
Human Stone Cestus - 4

Map later

Map now

Remember all, together we win, divided we fall. Gorak and Cassadar, surround your foe. Torgus, get behind this orc. If we keep fighting divided, we will lose. And Javi, get back here, against two you are in trouble.

Just waiting for my turn.**Devious grin**

Javi uses the opportunity to try to rip the man's staff from his hands.

AoO - Disarm 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21.

If successful, Javi will keep the staff in his own hands. Should I go ahead and post my actions? Or does the man need to complete his before I can go?

As Javi reaches for the staff, the rising magus takes advantage of the opening offered...
AoO: 1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 7 - 4 = 23 for 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Confirm: 1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 7 - 4 = 14
...a thud to Javi's ribs enough to foul his attempted disarm and the magus retains his staff.
Prone character still threatens, disarm draws AoO - damage suffered during AoO acts as negative on CMB check -> fail

Action Tracker (Round 2): Frakdar, Opponents, Cassadar, Javi, Torgus, Gorak

Sorry - didn't post the tracker earlier - everyone is up

I'll post a bit early since it's only allies between now and then.

Gorak takes a 5 foot step (E12) and casts a spell (call lightning 5 minutes). Seconds later a 30' vertical 5'wide bolt of lightning materializes above the guy in G12 (assuming he hasn't moved).

I never got a clear answer about the weather conditions. Is it rainy, cloudy and windy, or hot and cloudy? if yes the damage goes up. For the initial roll I will assume not.

Ref half damage DC 18

Targeting the guy in G12 3d6 ⇒ (1, 2, 1) = 4

Edit: OMG! Gorak can't roll for s%#@! I could have punched him for more damage. lol. It happens. Moving on.

Javi grunts as the staff finds his ribs, his mouth twisting in a grim snarl. He doesn't miss a beat, though. Misdirections within misdirections. The words of the Carrow's instructions echo through his mind as he spins even as the staff is withdrawn. "Right there!" Javi shouts in response to Frakdar's instructions -- more to throw his two opponents off than anything else -- Javi has no intention of grouping back up if he doesn't have to. (Bluff to make his opponents think he's regrouping - 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19.)

His answer to the staff-wielder's strike come even as the man is reclaiming his feet. A raking strike flies at the man's head as a distraction, the real attack coming by way of a masked uppercut. And Javi tries to capitalize on the opening caused by the uppercut by reversing his rake hand, this time trying to drag his fingers across the momentarily-stunned man's eyes. It's the perfect move to cover his melting from view, stepping further behind the man after he's invisible.

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Full-attack, using Two-Weapon Feint. Then, if the sneak attack is successful, use Sting of the Wasp maneuver to deliver a blinding dirty trick. Then use a swift action and a ki point to use Vanishing Trick, and finally 5' step to I7.

(HP:20)

Hit, recognized, and continue. Cassadar took the hit from the large dwarf, and took a step over to his initial opponent, the both of them on the edge of the ring now, as he let his hands and feet lash out as he had learned, chasing the ripples of his attack.
(1Ki)Flurry:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17, 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21, 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4-- 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (4, 5) + 4 = 13

Frakdar and Torgus still to act.

Want to wait on Torgus, but will post.

Round 3
Frakdar 5-foot moves to D9 and then unloads on the Orc at D10.

Attack-FoB: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 1 = 25
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Attack-FoB: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 1 = 14
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

If the D10 orc is dead from Torgus' attacks then I will not make any 5-foot move and will attack the C-9 orc instead.

Come on ya orcs and drow dwarf, just try to hit me.

Noticing what Frak is doing the Bear follows suit and smashes his big meaty paw on the half-orc, "I don't why they provide me with a buckler with a spilt in it."

Flanking with Frakdar,
Power chop:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19
Damage:1d6 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

Cassadar's assault is rewarded with twin solid strikes on his foe. The half-orc in chain is unable to weather the attention of both Frakdar and Gorak and is struck down - giving first blood to the Disciples of Gond.
Directed Fraldar's spare attack at the other half-orc, but it was a miss

Javi manages to obscure his intent and lay a painful strike into the human's ribs. Though as his fist strikes another jolt of electricity...
Electricity damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5
...discharges into him. The magus' reflexes are good enough to avoid Javi's attempt to scour his eyes.

Gorak eases back and conjures the power of the heavens upon the human with stone cestii...
Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
...the bolt not fully formed, but striking the target solidly.
Weather is clear for the purposes of call lightning

The duergar grimaces before turning back against it's ancestral foe. With a guttural kiai shout it unleashes a fusilade of kicks and knife hand strikes upon Frakdar...
Unarmed: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 9 + 2 = 31 for 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 6) + 4 = 15
Conf: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 2 = 21 for 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 6) + 4 = 13
Unarmed: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 2 = 12 for 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 1) + 4 = 7
Unarmed: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 5 + 2 = 24 for 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 4) + 4 = 10
...landing a brutal strike upon the dwarf, foot driving into his kidney while a fist strike to his neck robs Frakdar of his strength.
Ouch - crit and down?

The black handed half-orc ignores the fallen dwarf and lashes out at Torgus...
Cestus: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16 for 1d4 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 3 + (6) = 11
...barely missing the giant man, but leaving a lingering sense of cold on Torgus' armor.

Cassadar draws the attention of the stone handed one once more...
Cestus: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22 for 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
...the punch solid enough, but the man smiles as a slight hum becomes audible and his cestii begin to glow.

The staff magus withdraws slightly and utters the same arcane words from before - a crackling shield of energy forming around him.

Action Tracker (Round 3): Frakdar, Opponents, Cassadar, Javi, Torgus, Gorak

Damage Tracker:
Half-Orc in Chain - down
Human Stone Cestus - 21
Human Staff Magus - 11

Updated Map

Snake Style-Sense Motive(crit confirm): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20 <-- vs Crit (I assume 20 is an auto hit, so this is against the crit confirm)

Snake Style-Sense Motice(unarmed): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26

Frakdar senses the super-duergar turning toward him. Unfortunately he just barely is unable to dodge to first vicious kick, but manages to duck, more out of pain from the first kick, and avoids the second pummeling fist.

HP: 9/37 - 28 damage total.

Round 4
Waiting on what the rest of the group do, I am up, but hurting.

Gorak shifts 5 feet as needed, but otherwise calls another bolt down on the same guy.

Bolt 2 of 5
Ref 18 for half.
3d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 1) = 13

Javi struggles choosing a target… Stick to the mage or take down the obvious threat? One look at Frakdar makes the choice for him. He siphons off a bit of his inner power as simultaneously draws one of his potions and steps closer to the giant dwarf-thing.

~~ Round 3 ~~
Move: Draw Potion of Reduce Person
Standard: Activate Shadow Clones. 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 clones created.
Free: 5' step to H-8 (quietly)
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Stealth 1d20 + 13 + 20 ⇒ (14) + 13 + 20 = 47.

Instead of keeping his entire focus on the competition, Cassadar instead focused on his opponent, engaging him with several seemingly casual swings and kicks, readying himself for his reply.
Flurry:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21, 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23 :Confirm1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20:
Dmg:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8, 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (7, 2) + 6 = 15
Reposition for next attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15, +2 if Power Attacking

Torgus gives out a roar as he unleashes his inner fury as his muscle bulge even more the bear does a side step and launches a knee followed by a bite. "Feel the fury of the Brawling Bear!!"

Controled rage(+4 to str)8/8 rounds
Powerstrike knee:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23
Damage:1d6 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18
Power bite:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Damage:1d4 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12

Frakdar - the Sense Motive check essentially becomes your AC, so it isn't specifically against the crit confirm, but against the attack... but same effect anyhow.
Unfortunately you can only spend one immediate action inbetween your rounds - so you cannot use Snake Style on both of the attacks from the duergar. Since this is the first time it has come up I'll assume that the first hit took you by surprise, and you used Snake Style against the second attack (thus causing it to miss) - but please keep this in mind for the future.

You cannot use another immediate action or a swift action until after your next turn if you have used an immediate action when it is not currently your turn (effectively, using an immediate action before your turn is equivalent to using your swift action for the coming turn).

Cassadar's blows lay out the stone cestus wielder, an exquisite neck crush the highlight sending him gurgling to the ground. Gorak redirects his bolt of lightning unto the duergar...
Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
...and the giant foe feels the full brunt of the blast.

Torgus feels bone crunch under his knee and the following bite fills his mouth with blood, though he is rewarded as his opponent is dropped.

Just Frakdar to finish the round - sorry for lateness and no map.

Damage Tracker:
Half-Orc black hands - down
Half-Orc in Chain - down
Human Stone Cestus - down
Human Staff Magus - 11
Duergar - 13

Despite the beating he just took, Frakdar steps toward the giant dark dwarf and unloads a series of kicks and elbows at one of the giant's knees.

5-foot step to E8.

Attack-FOB: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Attack-FOB: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Where it would have been tactically sound to press the advantage against the now-outnumbered opponents, Cassadar was shocked to see his opponent go down under those strikes, and set about to doing what he could to make sure there was no permanent damage from his attacks. He had expected his opponent to last through one more exchange.

Heal:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21

When gorak's turn rolls around I'll attempt to strike the staff magus with lightning.

Bolt 3 of 5
Ref 18 for half.
3d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 2) = 11

Frakdar steps in to strike at the duergar, and although his first knee misses - the follow-up elbow crunches into the dwarf's knee.

Cassadar can see that the foe he downed still draws breath, he is in no risk of death.

Damage Tracker:
Half-Orc black hands - down
Half-Orc in Chain - down
Human Stone Cestus - down
Human Staff Magus - 11
Duergar - 13

Apologies from your DM for not being good this week - work has been crazy and our wee ones have had colds at home.
Should have the map and enemy actions up tonight.

Torgus spits his victims in the air as the crimson liquid showers him he roars and charges the giant duergar delivering a massive clothesline.

Power clothesline:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27
Damage:1d6 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19

I had an epic fail mentally on this which is partially the reason for the slow post rate - apologies on that.

The duergar grunts as it sees the flow of the fight move away from them and the falling of three of his companions. Taking a knee he puts his hands to the side and bows his head - even as his size reduces to normal. The staff magus notices this and with a sigh he adopts a similar pose and the crackling field of energy around him pops out of existence.

Your foes have surrendered and the battle is won... though it is up to you whether you offer them honor in their surrender, or simply put them down hard.

Combat over, and the last two standing have surrendered - though you can either graciously accept... or continue the assault and lay them low.

Gorak dismisses the crackling energy aboug himself. As he does to the ozone in the air seems to flow away. The hairs on everyone's arms and body lay back to their proper place.

Gorak waits patiently.

Frakdar walks over and looks down at the no longer huge duegar, you can see a combination of emotions, hatred among the main ones, cross his face.

If we met in other circumstance, I might not accept your surrender. But this is a competition and I shall accept.

Frakdar then steps back and awaits the other's responses.

The Brawling Bear stands over them spitting the rest of the blood into the air then looks down at them as the crimson shower falls onto them. "SO YOU QUIT AFTER WE BREAK BOTH OF YOUR SHIELDS! BWAHHAHAHA!" He then looks to the crowds and asks them, "WHAT SAY YOU AUDIENCE, SHOULD WE ACCEPT OR FINISH THEM?!!! EITHER WAY THE BEAR WHEN WINS!!!" After that he gives a huge roar!

Intimidate:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

The Brawling Bear stands over them spitting the rest of the blood into the air then looks down at them as the crimson shower falls onto them. "SO YOU QUIT AFTER WE BREAK BOTH OF YOUR SHIELDS! BWAHHAHAHA!" He then looks to the crowds and asks them, "WHAT SAY YOU AUDIENCE, SHOULD WE ACCEPT OR FINISH THEM?!!! EITHER WAY THE BEAR WHEN WINS!!!" After that he gives a huge roar!

Intimidate:1d20+11

Either way the Bear when wins???

Edit out When, sorry running on low sleep hehe.

The small crowd does not respond to Torgus' bellowed questioning, leaving him the choice. Assuming Torgus sees the final blow as unsporting, the gong is sounded once more and the energy field around the fighting ring submerges back below the cobbles.

The duergar does not verbally respond to Frakdar, but when allowed to stand he gives a short bow before moving to help his fallen comrades to their feet and back out of the arena. Two are grasped unceremoniously by a wrist and dragged, while the staff magus gets the third in a fireman's carry.

The small crowd slowly dissipates, though you get a sense that your conduct was well received for the most part - especially the mercy shown at the bout's completion. As you ready yourself to move away, you spy one observer in black and red robes quietly standing leaning against a stone pillar. It is a half-orc... that you recognise as the same one that was tailing you through the markets earlier.

Frakdar watches the half-orc for a moment.

You all see that orc in black and red? I think he has been trailing us for a while, I am hurting, but do we want to follow him?

Clearly he's not hiding anymore, right? That being the case...

Gorak-ape says in his normal voice despite his animal form,
"You there (pointing with his meaty ape hands). Why are you following us?"

The half-orc remains where he stands about thirty feet from you where he leans against the pillar and responds to Gorak's question "I was not following.... I was watching... You are Gond's new pups yes?"

Cassadar frowned slightly, thinking about the times that they had seen the red-robed half-orc and quickly came to the conclusion that it was not them that the half-orc had animosity towards, but Master Gond or one of the others. "Then you and he have history." It was not so much of a question, but a statement.

Frakdar carefully watches the orc for any outward signs that might betray his intentions.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30

The half-orc shrugs in a non-committal matter "Not personally... but family yes." touching a finger to his robes for a moment "You are not without talent... but one wonders - why Gond?"

Frakdar senses the man is being guarded, but in no way untruthful in his statements. He holds no fear of you, and the subtle movements in his body betray that he is a hardened fighter.

As the match ended and Torgus gets no response from the crowd, he bellows "LET THEM BE SPARED THEN!" He motions for his ladies to come up to the arena and does his walk around while sparks dance in the air as he gives tired roars!

Intimidate(Perform):1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13
Sorry ment to do this earlier just been a little crazy at work hehe.

As the crowd clears out and the group apporaches the half-orc,
Torgus moves to the them while clutching his two escorts grumbles to them "Come'on fellas WE ARE VICTOROUS LET US CELEBRATE! STOP BOTHERING WITH THIS ONE.......OH are you the one that was following us? Or do you just want my mark? Bwahhaha"

Torgus comes in a little late on the conversation hehe, and he never saw the half-orc or was told exactly about him.

No response to the half-orc's question?

Not sure I remember why Gond.

"Why Not?" Gorak says as his ape form melts away and his half orc form becomes apparent.

I look up at the half-orc. I chose Master Gond because he is one of the most skilled trainers in the art of perfecting the self.

Why did you NOT choose Gond?

The half-orc grunts derisively "I do not choose... I teach... though with their failure those you fought will progress no further." he straightens and gives a curt bow, before moving away.

As you look around you notice a new addition in the center of the ring - a small golden statue of a mountain.

Sorry, it seems i'm not getting notifiers of new posts on this thread… hmmm.

Javi -- who had gone from literally invisible to simply letting his quiet nature render him socially invisible -- finally speaks up as the half-orc leaves. "So he taught the group we just beat?" As he asks, he stoops down to tentatively touch the golden statue.

Sorry, it seems i'm not getting notifiers of new posts on this thread… hmmm.

Javi -- who had gone from literally invisible to simply letting his quiet nature render him socially invisible -- finally speaks up as the half-orc leaves. "So he taught the group we just beat?" As he asks, he stoops down to tentatively touch the golden statue.

"It would seem. A harsh teacher though."