Among the Living #07: Table 2 (Inactive)

Game Master keith goudreau

Unrelenting from the fighters attack, he struck again towards them.
Gauntlet attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
Gauntlet Damage: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Kiv you are up.

Yea... sorry, things are a bit complicated for me right now.

*takes advantage of the flank and goes full on the pick axe fighter*

Claw 1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Damage 1: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Claw 2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Damage 2: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Baird
Wyran
Boram
Barham
Kivaras
Pick Axe Fighters

Baird misses with his mighty fist by a fraction of an inch. Wyran has the same luck missing his attack. Boram slyly shanks a pick axe fighter with his dagger, she makes eye contact with the little man and tightens her grip. Barham's eagle flys down and tears at the other pick axe fighter painfully finishing him off. Even with the flanking ally Kivaras's claws cannot find their mark in the skilled fighter's armor. The retort of your enemies is quite pitiful, mostly due to blood loss on their part; both attacks swing widely.

attack Baird: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11 damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

attack Boram: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

-group is up again

Boram stabs again.

Standard action: Attack fighter
Attack (Dagger (Cold Iron), Flanking): 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 3 + 2 = 21
Damage (Dagger (Cold Iron)): 1d3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

*assumes that Boram killed it and goes off to help Baird* If not.. I'd like to alter this

*hopes to hell he kills something -_-*
Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

*hates life...

Running out of ways to say "eagle attack, shoot crossbow." Eagle moves down to attack #2.

Bite: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Assuming that didn't kill, Barham steps, reloads, and fires at #2.

Crossbow: 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 5 - 4 = 2
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Wyran charges at the group fighting nearest the civilians. "Sarenrae, look down on me. This fighting has lasted too long."

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Accepting the blow like a cry of encouragement, he continued his assault.
Gauntlet attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Gauntlet Damage: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Boram shanks the fighter again dropping her into the grave she deserved. Wyran rushes over and likewise ends the life of the last pick axe fighter.

-combat over

Sebastus Hustavan Good show! Heroes you all be!

Various parts of a dozen corpses lie strewn about the floor. Blood and gore stain everything, making the floor slick and filling the room with a metallic aroma. Bodies lie askew, mouths hanging open in silent screams, faces contorted in fear.

Back from the holiday.

Barham what would you like to do?

Definitely alert the party, but I can't tell which are the enemies on the map.

Barham calls attention to the dead bodies rising!

Init order
Kiv
Wyran
Baird
Barham
Boram
Zombie

Will udate the map when I get home today

Map Updated, please let me know if you guys can see the 4 zombies and their names ('zombie #1, etc). I must of not added them correctly last time, sorry for any confusion.

Barham you are up.

Going to post now so that my actions can be used after Barham's surprise round without having to wait on me posting as I'm unclear of my schedule today. If what he does affects my actions, I will adjust at that time.

"Necromancy as well?!? Whoever is leading this operation has given up their chance at surviving this endeavor."
Wyran turns towards the closest zombie (Zombie #3 at time of posting), and swings down hard at it.
Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Confirm: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Dmg: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Additional Dmg if Confirm: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Barham uses his single action to reload, while the eagle 5-foot steps and attacks #2.

Bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Barham your eagle hits in the surprise round.

Kiv
Wyran
Baird
Barham
Boram
Zombie

Init starts, Wyran your action is fine. Everyone is up.

Free action, perception to see if I notice anyone who revived them, then full attack on Zombie 4

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Claw 1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
Damage 1: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Claw 2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Damage 2: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

The ol' one-two on the same target. Eagle attack, shoot, reload

Bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Talon 1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Talon 2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Crossbow: 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 5 - 4 = 20
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Crossbow crit confirm: 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 5 - 4 = 5
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Boram steps to the nearest zombie, draws and applies a vial of alchemist's fire, and stabs into the beast's heart.

Free action: 5' step, as indicated on map
Move action: Draw and apply a vial of alchemist's fire
Standard action: Attack Zombie
Attack (Dagger): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Damage (Dagger, Alchemist's Fire): 1d3 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 2 + (3) = 6

Zombie 2 and 4 are destroyed.

Barham's eagle and crossbow take out a newly risen noble zombie. Boram drives his flaming dagger into the heart of the undead. Wyran connects impressively taking a large chunk of zombie flesh off with his blade. Kivaras outright destroys the one he is attacking in a demonic rage. Both the intact zombies attack and miss.

attack Boram: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
Wyran: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Kiv
Wyran
Baird
Barham
Boram
Zombie

new Init

Happy New Year!

*moves to #3 and swipes at it*

Claw: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Boram stabs with his dagger once more.

Standard action: Attack Zombie
Attack (Dagger): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Damage (Dagger): 1d3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

If this brings the zombie down, then he'll spend his move action getting into charge range of another one, if possible.

Would it be appropriate to pick up the fighters pickaxe and attack with it? I'd like to pick it up either way if I could get the stats on that.
Looking to re-arm himself, Baird scrambled to grab the Fighters weapon before addressing the nearby Zombie.

Wyran cuts down at the zombie beside him once again.
Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
dmg: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Barham is up

Baird the stats for the heavy pick are 1d6 (x4) it is a martial weapon and does piercing damage.

All the remaining zombies are still up but all injured.

Barham will step, attack #3, and reload. The eagle will move in and attack the same target if it's still up, or the other remaining if Barham takes it down.

Crossbow: 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 5 - 4 = 18
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Kiv
Wyran
Baird
Barham
Boram
Zombie

Kiv swipes and hits the third dead man doing some damage. Boram stabs his zombie and damages it lightly. Baird arms himself with the pick axe from the last assailants. Wyran swings wide but misses the target. Barham shoots and pierces the third undead with a crossbow belt doing some damage, his eagle missing on the attempt.

Zombie #1 attacks Boram 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 >Miss
Zombie #3 attacks Kiv 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Both zombies still standing, new init from the top!

Wyran contemplates his combat prowess. This opera house and it vile inhabitants are clearly interrupting my connection with my goddess.

Wyran takes another swing at the nearest Zombie.
Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
dmg: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

5" step and attack

Claw 1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Damage 1: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Claw 2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Damage 2: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Trying not to fumble with his newfound weapon, he attempts to bury the tip in the zombies back.
Pickaxe attack: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 2 = 14
Pickaxe Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Boram lashes out again.

Standard action: Attack Zombie
Attack (Dagger): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Damage (Dagger): 1d3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Wyran hits dropping the zombie.
Boram hits almost dropping his. (It need to be hit one more time)

Kiv. and Baird you can post new actions since the zombie you were attacking is dead.

double moved and done

Aaaand again.

Crossbow: 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 5 - 4 = 9
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

The eagle swoops down from the high vaulted ceiling talons spread out for the attack. It slams down into the undead noble finishing the job of decapitation. It flys off with the nobles unattached head in its talons and drops it on another zombie in the far corner of the room.

-combat over

I am just reminding you again that there are zombies killing nobles all around you and it is a scene of true chaos! Unless stated there will be no combat you can enter for this scenario. I am just stating this to light a fire under your butts and discourage you from resting and taking too much down time, people are dying!

What would you guys like to do?

The nobles around you look like they are going to flee, except for Sebastus Hustavan, he has found Boram to be his champion and will not leave the safety of his side.

Sebastus- Wonderful, wonderful, you have been honored to save me! How lucky for you! Now protect me until this little unfashionable tiff has been settled.

Recap- this is the noble that works for the emperor he is actually a snooty somebody. If the faction missions were still being used he is the key to several of them, and you would want to ensure his safety, not that anyone needed a reason to protect a pompous noble ;-)

"With innocent in tow we must be quick about this. I doubt that whoever is behind this is idly standing in an area surrounded by quickly forming zombies."

Wyran looks around trying to get his bearing through the carnage.

"There is usually dressing rooms and the likes behind the stage is there not? Perhaps that would be the best place for us to go. Provides us with easily barricaded doors to protect these fine citizens, and a likely path to whomever is leading this vile massacre."

Wyran will start towards the stage assuming everyone is in favour of his plan.

Is everyone going to follow?

Boram looks around at the growing carnage, then at Sebastus, and sighs. "Okay, if you're coming with us, you're going to have to keep up and stay out of the way. Got it?" With no more ceremony than that, he follows Wyran toward the stage.

*follows Wyran*

Behind the stage there are two sets of spiral stairs that lead into the basement. It is easy to see the blood stains from the previous victims as they shambled up the stairs and out into the crowd to feast.

Sebastian- Keep up! You sir will protect me at my pace!

At work cannot update the map at the moment, there are two sets of stairs that lead down and two doors that lead off from the area behind the stage. Everyone can notice that the zombies came up the stairs.

"We must go down and find the root of this evil! but first, we should check one of these doors see if we can quickly find a defensible room where the non-combat ready individuals can barricade themselves in from the madmen ruining the operahouse." Wyran ponders aloud.

He will walk to one of the two doors and open it, checking to see what is on the other side.

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14

Follows Wryan, eager to find out what else can go wrong at the opera.

I to hate railroad the adventure but I would like to have this wrapped up in the next day or so. You are all entering the last encounter so please roll day job checks in the discussion thread. Also please PM me your email address you want the chronicle sheet sent to, just add "table two" to the header.

Wyran quickly opens up the two doors and notices they are vacant storage rooms with little advantage to hold up into.

The stairs are a wide and tall set of spiral steps that lead into the opera house's basement. The room is quite tall for a basement room and packed tightly with props from previous plays and operas. The room is lit with magic placed lamps through out. In the far end of the wall a tunnel has been excavated and more magic lamps light the way.

What do you do?

"Be on your guard, we don't know what traps they may have set for us." Wyran mentions taking a quick scan of the room.

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Seeing nothing Wyran will cautiously move towards the tunnel entrance.

Boram applies a flask of alchemist's fire to his dagger and moves toward the tunnel entrance.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

"Some... one has burrowed into the opera house!" Barham notes with surprise, observing the dug-out passage in the far wall.

"Of course, Wyran has the right of it, naturally" the halfling rambles, pausing to catch his breath from the extended bout of zombie-slaying. "It might be prudent, wouldn't you say, to take extra precautions before we venture forth? With only a minute, I might call back my companion, and he would be of great use in ensuring our safety."

If the group thinks it would be reasonable to take a minute to prepare, Barham will take that time to summon his eidolon. Otherwise, he'll make do with more eagles.

"Summon you companion. I think the delay would be warranted. We know not what we are getting into." Wyran replies

No one finds any traps in the basement or newly dug tunnels. Barham summons his special friend. The group starts to proceed down the tunnel.

Glistening with water, the slick walls and floor of these tunnels were recently carved from the thick bedrock beneath Oppara. Well lit by standing lamps, the tunnels stretch into an adjacent chamber, seemingly carved from the bedrock as well. However, the adjacent chamber is made of smooth walls, covered in strange glyphs, and also lit by the same standing lamps. At the center of that chamber stands a tall stone dais. In the middle of the dais is a huge boulder which, by all appearances, fell a great distance before crashing here. The boulder glows with an eerie green light.

On the Dias is a zombie, a pick axe fighter and a burly looking man chanting to the large boulder. The pick axe fighter notices you as you come around the corner. Boss we have company.

Barham, changed the mini, if you want I can put another one up.

Init-
Barham
Bad Guys
Baird
Boram
Wyran
Kivaras

Barham you are up

So the little green dude is the eidolon? Works for me.

Eager to rejoin the action after sitting on the sidelines, the jowly beast lunges forward at the nearest enemy.

Scrumpy charge (pounce) and full attack the zombie.

Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Claw 1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Claw 1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Barham remains in the mouth of the tunnel, preparing a familiar tactic. With a pinch of iron dust between his fingers, he begins an elaborate series of chants and motions.

Full-round action to cast Enlarge Person on Scrumpy.

Scrumpy has 10 ft. reach with his bite, and will take an attack of opportunity (bite +4/1d6+2/x2) against the first enemy to provoke, if any.