DM Patcher's Curse of the Crimson Throne Part 1: Edge of Anarchy (IC Thread)


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Female Human (Varisian)

Chavakala moves out onto the lower boardwalk and waits for everyone to move into position.

A moment later she begins whispering into the dark, "Join me now, I need your assistance in rattling the latch on that door." She gestures at the door and you think you catch a glimpse of something moving in that direction.

Casts Mage Hand to pull at the latch and rattle it.

The latch rattles as Chavakala's spirits tug at it. She immediately draws something from the shadows around her again, "Remember the sound of children laughing at play after they have tried a joke on the elders. The sound of feet running on a wooden dock. Bring that sound from the door, past me, toward the hole in the ship."

Casts Ghost Sound to make the sound of about 4 children, laughing like they are playing the best joke in the world and then making a mad dash for it along the boardwalk.

The sound of a small group of laughing and then running children fills the air, starting at the door and then moving past Milena, Chavakala, and the others as it moves toward the end of the boardwalk.


From the other side of the door you can hear and feel the hurried, angr footsteps of someone. The door is opened wide and the ugly, greasy face of Gaedren Lamm is standing in the doorway. He is holding a lantern, its light momentarily blinding you. "What in the blazes of the nine hells... wait, YOU!?"

Updated Map


Female Human (Varisian)

Initiative 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

Chavakala stands defiantly in the middle of the boardwalk, eyes blazing at Lamm in the frame of the door, looking to see if Lamm is alone or has his cronies behind him.

Perception 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Luck of the lady! I'd hoped we'd find him, but how fortunate to locate him so quickly. It appears our initial disaster has righted itself truly.

"Yes Lamm, it is us. Your days of terrorizing the innocent of this city are over. We've come to end your wicked acts. Never again will your shiver peddling take young lives from their families. Take him now!"

Suddenly the shadows under the dock seems to pull together and stream toward Lamm. Tiny points of light swirl in the shadow as it rushes and surrounds him. Milena feels a deep chill pass her as the night itself seems to race by.

Interstellar Void Damage 1d6 ⇒ 2 Fort saves halves damage

Chavakala takes several steps back, slipping past Vyshael to give her more melee-focused colleagues room to advance.

Moves to G28


Barbarian (Urban) 1/Trasmuter (Shapechange) 5
Status:
(HP: 49/49; AC: 17(21)/12/15(19); CMD: 17; Fort +5, Ref: +3, Will: +4 (+6); Init +2; Percept: +11; Lowlight)

Vyshael's eyes widen, and then narrow, Is that the man who ruined my life, and caused me to fail my mother's memory? Truly, could it be so simple as that?

He snarls and raises the crossbow in his hands, reaching into himself for his power... and releasing a fraction of it into the weapon in his hands. As he feels the bolt resonate with his magic, he fires a bolt at the old man.

Swift action: Arcane Strike; Attack roll 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 for 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 (if it hits... which now that I've previewed, I assume it does not...)


Baffled at your arrival, Gaedren only stares as the great void engulfs him; he lets out a groan of frustration.

Gaedren fort save: 1d20 ⇒ 5 (fail)

He almost jumps in surprise at Vyshael's crossbow bolt lodges itself into the frame of the doorway, though he slowly regains his composure. "Figures the brat's sister wants a piece too, eh?" he calls out to Chavakala. "She kept asking for more, y'know, ain't my fault she had a weak mind."

"You might kill someone again at that rate," he adds, turning to Vyshael. "Not every day a murderer gets loose after that horrible business at the Academae. Serves you right." His voice is dripping with acid.

Initiative rolls:

Gaedren: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Gobblegut: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18
Average: 19

Chavakala: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Milena: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
Gethric: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
Vesera: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Vyshael: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Yenrry: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Average: 13.8

Initiative order:
1. Gaedren
2. You

Surprise round
Chavakala: (resolved)
Milena: (unresolved)
Gethric: (unresolved)
Vesera: (unresolved)
Vyshael: (resolved)
Yenrry: (unresolved)

You have the surprise round. Be aware of your limitations. Map is the same as before.


Male Halfling Rogue 2 (Thief) 26/26 HP

Round 1:

Eyes steeling over at the emergence of Gaedren, Gethric moves along the boardwalk towards him. Moving to just in front of where Milena is currently standing, and assuming that Milena will move past me to attack.


Initiative: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

Milena freezes for a split second as the man responsible for her beloved husband's death stands in front of her. She exhales quickly, summoning her training at the Gray. Fear is the mind-killer...

She charges forward, aiming her fist for the man's neck, hoping to take him out for a few precious seconds. Remember your training...

Charge to L30
Unarmed fist w/ charge (stunning fist attempt): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 and 1d4 ⇒ 3 Bleed
Stunning fist: Fortitude DC 13


Barbarian (Urban) 1/Trasmuter (Shapechange) 5
Status:
(HP: 49/49; AC: 17(21)/12/15(19); CMD: 17; Fort +5, Ref: +3, Will: +4 (+6); Init +2; Percept: +11; Lowlight)

Round 1:

Vyshael's eyes narrow further, He knows us.... Each one of us and what he did to us... How many ruined lives does this man celebrate? He snarls in reply, "The difference is that this time I'll actually have done the killing, old man."

He reaches behind his back and draws his mother's sword, taking comfort in the weight of it and the harmonic echo of his own magic through it. Fitting that I use this, now, to avenge her memory and last wish for me... While I cannot get close to strike him with it, directly -- I was about to take the Test of Summoning for a reason..

Vyshael begins casting Summon Monster I, using his Arcane Bond..


Female Human (Varisian)

Round 1

Chavakala takes several steps back, slipping past Vyshael to give her more melee-focused colleagues room to advance. She draws her sling from her belt, preparing to fire on Lamm should he stay in the doorway.

Moves to G28


female Half-elf Witch (Hedge Witch) 1

Surprise Round:

Vesera raises her hand to cast a spell on Gaedren, but lowers it agian and curses as Milena charges at him, and would be affected as well.

Instead she moves forward, to have a better position from now on and draws her sling.

"He isn't the only 'murderer' from the Academae... remember me?"

Move to H30


Gaedren is much more prepared when Milena assaults, only scarcely blocking the fierce fury of her fist. There is a burning hatred in his eyes. "No wonder your husband was drinking and boasting so much. No girl should ever hit a man, don't you think?"

He shoves Milena away, a smirk in his eyes. He then darts into the darkness, out of sight, though you can hear his hurried footsteps across the woodwork...

Surprise round
Chavakala: (resolved)
Milena: (resolved)
Gethric: (resolved)
Vesera: (resolved)
Vyshael: (resolved)
Yenrry: (unresolved)

Updated map

Round 1
Chavakala: (unresolved)
Milena: (unresolved)
Gethric: (unresolved)
Vesera: (unresolved)
Vyshael: (unresolved)
Yenrry: (unresolved)


Male Halfling Rogue 2 (Thief) 26/26 HP

Round 1:

Determined to not let his quarry flee so easily, Gethric bounds through the door and moves well clear of the entrance - leaving space for the other members of the team.

Move to R,30


female Half-elf Witch (Hedge Witch) 1

Round 1:

Vesera curses as Gaedren takes the coward's way and runs, so she too runs through the open door, looking around and hoping to catch a glimse of the old man.

Move: N30
Standard: Will wait for that till I actually see the interior of the room


Barbarian (Urban) 1/Trasmuter (Shapechange) 5
Status:
(HP: 49/49; AC: 17(21)/12/15(19); CMD: 17; Fort +5, Ref: +3, Will: +4 (+6); Init +2; Percept: +11; Lowlight)

New Round 1 (responding to Lamm's action)

Vyshael's snarls in frustration as Lamm flees, "You won't get away so easily, old man."

He reaches behind his back and draws his mother's sword, taking comfort in the weight of it and the harmonic echo of his own magic through it. Fitting that I use this, now, to avenge her memory and last wish for me... He runs off in pursuit of Lamm, ready to use magic or steel to cut him down.

Vyshael uses his standard action to draw the sword, and moves to M30 (as far as he can with a single move.


Round 1:

Milena runs behind Lamm, following the sound of his footstep.

Double move to stay with him. I understand from your description that I won't be able to attack him. I'll try to call my companion though to let them know where I am.

Perception Roll if needed:
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19


Female Human (Varisian)

I believe I am limited to my original Round 1 move to G28 and weapon draw since I should have only used my Interstellar Void attack in the surprise round. If you'll allow me to revise the Round 1 action, I'll move to J30 and still draw the sling.


The air in this large room is somewhat chilly and stinks of the river, no doubt thanks to a huge opening in the floor that drops away to the river shore five feet below. Several pilings emerge from the waters to support the roof above, with mossy ropes slung between them. In two places, rusty manacles hang from the ropes over the water. Two five-foot-wide walkways cross the hole’s edge to the other side of the chamber, where a collection of old cabinets, lockboxes, and piles of clutter are strewn about. Chipped porcelain plates, a cracked goblet, badly rusted silverware, an old wooden shield with a crossbow bolt embedded in it, the odd dinged helm, and other “treasures” litter the floor of this entire chamber. Three tables, their tops heaped with additional clutter, stand amid this mess, while just west of that a wooden door seems to provide access to a walled-off section.

Gaedren is gritting his teeth furiously, cursing as Milena rushes up to him in one single burst of speed...

Will need to finish Round 1 to see what happens before Round 2 happens.

Updated map of the Fishery

Round 1
Chavakala: (resolved)
Milena: (partially resolved) (standard action left)
Gethric: (resolved)
Vesera: (partially resolved) (standard action left)
Vyshael: (resolved)
Yenrry: (unresolved) (not here currently)


female Half-elf Witch (Hedge Witch) 1

Glad that Gaedren had not mysteriously vanished yet, she raises her hand and begins the incantation of her spell, hoping she could spare Milena the worst effects of it.

Standard Action: Casting sleep on N23/O24 intersection. 10 ft Burst - Will, DC 15


Sorry to mingle, but I think Sleep is a full round to cast...
In case: Will save 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18


female Half-elf Witch (Hedge Witch) 1

Damnit you're right :(
You wouldn't have been in the area of effect though.
Ok, let's see what do I do instead...

Realising she wouldn't be able to finish the spell in time, she instead whirls her sling trying to hit Gaedren with one of the lead balls.

Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21 for 1d4 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3


Many apologies for my delay. I am still struggling with RL and motivation...

Vesera's bullet hits Gaedren in the side of the head and he curses in your direction. Yenrry begins to recite a dramatic ode dedicated to Gaedren's destruction, its brutal verses all inspiring you to hasten his demise.

Yenrry, Perform (Oratory)1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

His ability to perform is outstanding...

DMPCing Yenrry, he sets into a bardic performance: Inspire Courage.

"Heh, six of you..." Gaedren mutters as he steps away from Milena. He draws a hand-crossbow and aims it at her. "I know when I'm outnumbered... Gobblegut, Rabblerot! Get your stinkin' arses up here!"

He points the crossbow to the hole in the floor and fires twice... Two great alligators come thrashing out of the water, ugly rows of malformed, bloodstained fangs flashing, their eyes hungry...

Updated Map of the Fishery

Round 2
Chavakala: (unresolved)
Milena: (unresolved)
Gethric: (unresolved)
Vesera: (unresolved)
Vyshael: (unresolved)
Yenrry: (unresolved) (currently DMPC'd until Todd returns)


Male Halfling Rogue 2 (Thief) 26/26 HP

Round 2:

Ye gods those things are big.. Caution floods into Gethric's thoughts as he steps forward to engage the beast before him.

Dagger Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17 for 1d3 ⇒ 1


Female Human (Varisian)

Patcher, sorry to hear things aren't good. I know this probably belongs in OOC, but just want to let you know you rock as a DM and we really appreciate it.

Round 2

Chavakala hears Lamm curse and the splashing inside the fishery. "What the...

She moves up past Yenrry to enter the fishery and then continues past Vyshael and Vesera.
Moves next to Vesera

Seeing Gethric isolated, she is torn between continuing to take down Lamm and helping her teammate. "Gethric, you sure do have an unnatural attraction for large sharp-toothed critters tonight."

She whirls her sling around and lets a stone fly at the alligator.

Attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
Damage 1d4 ⇒ 4


Round 2

Milena curses under her breath as the alligators burst out of the water. Still, her rage keeps her focussed on her prey.

She moves forward and tries to grab Lamm from behind, grabbing him by the collar in a chokehold.

I echo Chavakala. I like your style of DMing.
5-foot step towards Lamm.
Grapple attempt with Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
Don't forget the song's bonuses...
Reminder: I'm out until Sunday night.


Barbarian (Urban) 1/Trasmuter (Shapechange) 5
Status:
(HP: 49/49; AC: 17(21)/12/15(19); CMD: 17; Fort +5, Ref: +3, Will: +4 (+6); Init +2; Percept: +11; Lowlight)

Round 2

Vyshael finds himself nodding when the alligators appear, I had heard tales, and that does explain the hole in the floor.. Those things look fierce... I'd best even the odds..

He draws his magic through his blade, and begins to cast another spell.
(Enlarge Person, full round casting time)


Still struggling with time and motivation. I'm sorry.

Vesera's bullet hits Gaedren in his grimacing face and he lets out a frustrated growl. Milena rushes forward and grabs the man by the shoulders and wrists as they begin to grapple.

When Gethric advances towards the alligator, it snaps its great jaw several times, hungrily glaring at the halfling. His attack cuts the great beast across the snout, and Chavakala's bullet only intensifies its pain, smashing into its soft side.

Yenrry steps closer to the door, maintaining his gruesome verse to signify Gaedren's fall.

Gaedren attempts to get out of Milena's fierce hold, yet he fails. "Let go of me, you freakish whore of a corpse worshipper!"

Gaedren Grapple check: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8 (fail)

The alligator engaged with Gethric attempts to crush the halfling with its great jaw. It gets a great hold around Gethric, its great fangs biting into the halfling and wrenching him down into the ground - its crazed thrashing almost snaps him in half. It is only a stroke of luck that it doesn't drag Gethric with it into the depths of the river as it rolls into the water...

Alligator attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24 (hit)
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Grapple check: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14 (success)
Death roll damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

The other alligator advances towards Vyshael, who has grown larger as his spell reaches its finale, yet his newfound size does not stop the similar terror that unfolds: it forces the half-elf into the ground, its great jaws twisting his leg and hip. Like its brother it rolls off the walkway and crashes into the depths of the river, leaving Vyshael bleeding...

Alligator attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17 (hit)
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Grapple check: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21 (success)
Death roll damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Updated Map of the Fishery

Round 2
Chavakala: (resolved)
Milena: (resolved)
Gethric: (resolved)
Vesera: (unresolved)
Vyshael: (unresolved)
Yenrry: (resolved) (currently DMPC'd until Todd returns)

Gethric, you suffer 15 points of damage. Vyshael, you suffer 11 points of damage.

Round 3
Chavakala: (unresolved)
Milena: (unresolved)
Gethric: (unresolved)
Vesera: (unresolved)
Vyshael: (unresolved)
Yenrry: (unresolved) (currently DMPC'd until Todd returns)


Female Human (Varisian)

Round 3
Chavakala watches the alligator attacks with horror, relieved that the beasts release Gethric and Vyshael before rolling into the river. But, terror renews itself when she realizes that neither ally is moving.

Are the alligators gone...or coming back?

With Vyshael next to her, she decides he needs to be the first priority. She lays her hands on Vyshael's wounds and sweeps her arms toward him like she is drawing something out of the shadows. "I have need of you again. Another friend is wounded." Thin shadows rise out of the darkness below the fishery and drift wisp-like into Vyshael's wounds.

Casts Cure Light Wounds 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Seeing the wounds begin to close, she turns and walks over to where Gethric has fallen.

Moves to R30


Male Halfling Rogue 2 (Thief) 26/26 HP

Round 3

Gethric falls to the ground and continues bleeding.

Stabilization check: 1d20 + 1 - 6 ⇒ (11) + 1 - 6 = 6 failed, so now at -7 HP


Barbarian (Urban) 1/Trasmuter (Shapechange) 5
Status:
(HP: 49/49; AC: 17(21)/12/15(19); CMD: 17; Fort +5, Ref: +3, Will: +4 (+6); Init +2; Percept: +11; Lowlight)

Round 3
Vyshael opens his eyes as the healing spell returns him to consciousness, and shakes his head. That was less than an idea situation... He stands, carefully, taking his sword in hand and keeping it in a guard position, and whispers his thanks to Chavakala.

On his feet, he steadies himself, and readies himself to strike with his new-found reach the moment one of those alligators appears.


Milena smiles softly as she feel Lamm's muscles tighten, reacting to her grip. Swiftly, she relaxes her own muscles and spins her body under the man's elbow, lifting it into his own chest and neck, trying to further immobilize him.

Grapple check (+5 for already grappling) to maintain the grapple (with IC still on?): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15
Milena pins him as part of her standard action.

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