Aubrey's Wrath of the Righteous (Inactive)

Game Master Aubrey the Malformed

Sol turns to look at Mulluq. He looks like a demon, but he's really like some cavalier crusader from a bard's tale. He's going to drive himself nuts if he thinks his shoulders are that broad.

"Hey, Mullock. Don't worry. Rhok, prob'ly wouldn't be casting if Horgus was dead."

Percept: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

BLT is black leathery things? I was hoping that they were a delicious sandwich lunch on the hoof.

"Horgus is all beaten up, but not dead. I'll have him up and running soon."

"That's a relief. So - these things look pretty leathery - are their hides worth tanning? They don't look like there's much meat on 'em, so I don't think skinning them for meat is going to be worthwhile."

"Mulluq, we are doing as well as can be expected. You have saved their lives a time or two already. Lets get everyone healed up and then get moving again."

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

"That's a relief. So - these things look pretty leathery - are their hides worth tanning? They don't look like there's much meat on 'em, so I don't think skinning them for meat is going to be worthwhile."

Sol looks at the leathery bags. "Doesn't seem worth the time or extra weight to skin 'em." He pauses briefly, then another thought occurs to him.

"These things were probably top dog in this cavern. Since they're dead, it's probably a good spot for a rest. Maybe we can eat the breakfast that we skipped."

You can probably fly up the BLTs and call it calamari.

Kira, Jod, Mulluq;

Mulluq feels his anger rise again, reminded of the term freak bandied about. All the same, concerned that they may be demonspawn like himself, he feels it necessary to send out his senses to identify evil in its forms.

Detect Evil in their direction.

While the others debate the qualities of cave-monster leather, Rhok keeps working on the unconscious merchant.

Another CLW. He regains 1d8+1=7 hit points.

Kira moves close to Mulluq and whispers "Do you see them, do they seem Evil to you?"

"These things were probably top dog in this cavern. Since they're dead, it's probably a good spot for a rest. Maybe we can eat the breakfast that we skipped."

Without staring at them, Jod speaks loud enough to be heard by the observers, "I don't know, Sol, they didn't seem terribly smart. They might have been someone's pets - or guard dogs. I don't want to offend someone by camping in a holy place - are we sure this is good place? We want to avoid unnecessary trouble, right?"

As he speaks, he sheathes his falchion. He sits on his heels, positioned so he can see the tunnel, as he pretends to study the creature more.

In a much lower voice, he adds, "We have more company. Don't know if they are hostile. So far, they are just watching."

Sol squats across the dead leathery thing from Jod and glances sidelong towards their new visitors. Keeping his voice low he says, "Pretty damned ugly pets."

Rhok casts another healing spell. Horgus coughs and opens his eyes, both of them swollen by bruising.

Mulluq:

Jod, Kira: I actually cocked up somewhat - you can't see the entrance of the cavern as there is a globe of darkness in the way. Which means you can't see the creatures and therefore can't react to them. The sphere of darkness will be there for about five minutes.

I hadn't looked at the map, just assumed the darkness had disappeared already. Sorry to lead you astray, Sol!

Mulluq reacts to the hint of evil in the way he deems best, he calls out to them, "I hope the both of you realize that your presence has been noticed. Even more, I can sense there is a darkness, not lightlessness, but a darkness of soul. I warn you that if you deign to come at us with wicked intentions, you will be dealt with both quickly and mercilessly. I have taken these good folk under my care, and I will brook no ill will towards them."

Diplomacy 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
-or-
Intimidate 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Mulluq:

Mulluq, Dungeoneering DC 12:

Sol:

The rest of you:

Roll initiative again, everyone, please.

Map updated.

Not trained in Dungeoneering, so I can't get over a 10.

Initiative 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Once again, Mulluq'Tar's attempts to offer peaceful resolution first leads him to be dealyed in acting quickly to their decision to attack.

EDIT: Mulluq is still wounded from the BLT fight. That calamari hit him hard on the surprise, but he won't complain.

"Trouble!" Sol points past Mulluq.

Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

Initiative 12+4=16.

"Stay down, merchant. Trouble seems to have found us once again." Rhok picks his spear back up and turns towards the newcomers.

Init: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

Init: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

In the intervening time, Kira will have collected her crossbow, sheathed her sword and readied a bolt.

The creatures 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Anevia 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
Aravashnial 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Horgus 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (8) - 1 = 7

Initiative
Anevia 21
Hannik 20
Sol 18
Rhok 16
Jod 14
Kira 13
Creatures 9
Horgus 7
Aravashnial 6
Mulluq 2

Anevia's Knowledge (Dungeoneering) check 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

Anevia grabs her bow and limps closer to the commotion. Peering into the dark, she calls, "These look like... miniature trolls. They are sewer trolls!"

Hannik.

Map updated.

Hannik shouts to her dog "attack!" And points at the nearest sewer troll. Then she follows while fumbling with her crossbow.

Dog to P9 (double move)
Hannik Move to M7
Draw crossbow

Sol

Sol.

Map updated.

"Mulluq, stay left!"

Sol dabs a finger into a greasy little pouch and points at the farther troll. A few arcane words and a slippery gel covers the floor around it.

Cast grease squares P13-Q14. DC13 reflex save

I hope that delays it a round.

Reflex save for C1 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

The sewer troll standing in Sol's patch of conjured grease slips and falls on its backside.

Rhok.

Map updated.

By the way, how long is Hannik's conjured dog around for?

10 rounds.
I used him 2 rounds during the last fight. Not sure how long we spent in between. I figured he had at least enough left to run over and provide a non PC target before I summon something else.
Let me know where you think we are on the duration.

Say, round 7.

Rhok advances towards the nearest troll, waving his spear threateningly. "Time to die, little troll," he barks in Giant.

Double move to O9 before using my quick intimidate ability (from the Omen trait) to demoralise C2. Intimidate check 14+7=21.

Jod, then Kira.

With half-speed movement in the darkness and diagonals, I'm pretty sure it will require a double move for me to get close and then I can't do anything, so

Jod moves back into the darkness for a moment, carefully placing his feet until he can see again and then continuing to move straight as he draws his sword once more.

Move to O8

Kira

Kira moves to see the new threat properly and get a little closer, then completely fails to hit the thing.

Move Action: Move around the darknes to L7 (20ft) Which should put me within 30ft of C2.

Standard Action: Shoot at C2: Atk: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 DMG: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Damnit! I like the rol of 1d202 in the preiview that got me hitting AC 97. And I liked the Natural 20 on the damage dice too.... Damn it!

The troll cringes as Rhok advances on it. It swipes half-heartedly at Hannik's summoned dog. Meanwhile, the other troll struggles to stand up and advance on Mulluq.

C2 full attack on the dog. If the dog falls, it will 5' step and attack Mulluq if any attacks are left over - it doesn't fancy tackling Rhok right now.

Claw 1 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 3 - 2 = 14 to hit, damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Claw 2 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 3 - 2 = 18 to hit, damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Bite 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 3 - 2 = 7 to hit, damage 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

C1 tries to stand and move through the grease at half speed, needing an Acrobatic check DC 10 to do so. 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4. Nope, still flat on its back, although the grease will be gone next round.

Horgus crawls painfully towards the wall. Meanwhile, Aravashnial says, "Trolls? Now this I can handle!" and he begins chanting a spell.

Map updated.

Mulluq.

Duration on grease is 1 minute/level. Sorry, Aubs.

I stand corrected - misread the spell description. Looks like my troll will be sliding about for some time.

Mulluq heeds Sol's words, and avoids the one sliding around in the slippery pool. He asks his goddess to empower him with what he needs to overcome these new enemies. Enemies that both spark of evil intentions toward his companions. "Inheritor, grant me the strength to punish the wicked, lest their vile influence corrupt and harm the innocent." With that request, he steps forward to the one left standing and gives it his all.

Swift, Smite Evil
5' step to P11
Attack, long sword on C2 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12 (+3 more if evil), damage?1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11 (+1 more if evil)
Attack, Bite on C2 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (18) - 1 = 17 (+3 more if evil), damage? 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 (+1 more if Evil)
Also, +3 Deflection to my AC vs. C2, if it is Evil.

The troll ripped through the summoned dog with both claws. The body reverted to ectoplasmic goo before it hit the ground and quickly vanished.

No need for Mulluq to 5' step and the troll is coming to him.

The troll steps over and snaps its jaws at Mulluq. Mulluq slashes his sword across its belly, powered by holy zeal. He then leans forward and bites it in the throat, much to its surprise.

C2 still standing, but badly injured.

Anevia limps to get a better shot at the troll in the grease.

1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 5 - 2 = 9 to hit, damage 1d6 ⇒ 6

Hannik.

Map updated.

Hannik works through a rushed summoning and a glimmering portal briefly opens above and behind the sewer troll. An eagle to dives through it talons outstretched and tears into the troll from behind.
"Hold on Arav. Let's stay back. I think we've got this under control."

Hannik: SA Summon Monster (3/6 uses), (Round 1/10)
MA: Load Crossbow
Celestial Eagle to Q10 flanking with Mulluq
Talon 1: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 3 + 2 = 16, Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Talon 2: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 3 + 2 = 19, Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4
Bite: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 = 10

The eagle rips into the troll with its steely claws. The troll collapses face down on the floor.

That eagle redeems itself.

Sol.

Map updated.

Sol smiles as his target slips and the other troll falls wounded.

He sidesteps behind Mulluq while he fits an arrow to his bowstring. Clearing Mulluq, he draws and looses on the sliding troll.

Shortbow v C1, point blank: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 2 + 1 = 18 .... damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Move to N14
Bardic Knowhow(Sewer troll): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21 What can you tell me Aubrey?

(x3, 60' (18 arrows ) )

Horgus crawls painfully towards the wall. Meanwhile, Aravashnial says, "Trolls? Now this I can handle!" and he begins chanting a spell.

Which spell is he casting? Spellcraft 11+6=16.

Summon Monster II.

Sol sticks the troll with his arrow.

Sol's Bardic Knowledge:

Rhok.

Map updated.

Move to Q11. Is the troll dead? Heal check 11+4=15.

Jod moves O10 and strikes at the prone troll.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
Damage: 2d4 + 6 ⇒ (4, 4) + 6 = 14

He asks Rhok, "She said trolls, right? Those are bad, aren't they?"

"Hit it again! Burn it. Those things can heal themselves when anything else would die."

"Sol, will acid work like fire to stop it healing?"

"Yeah!" Sol replies hurriedly as he fits another arrow to his bowstring.

He's got torches in his pack, and the candle stubs. ;-p

"I've got a jug of acid on my belt. Jod, keep the troll down, and I'll finish it off."