Aubrey's Wrath of the Righteous (Inactive)

Game Master Aubrey the Malformed

I've got a feeling we're going to need it all.

Oh, and nice pick. Congrats to the secret door voters.

Sol smiles and shakes his head. Then he starts trying to figure out what's what.

Spellcraft Longsword DC18: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19 We're in.
Spellcraft 5 Arrows DC22: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22 YOu had that one, but this'll boost Sol's confidence.
Spellcraft 1 Arrow DC28: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22 Aided
Spellcraft Breastplate DC18: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24 We both killed it.
Spellcraft Shield DC22: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13 Still unknown. Next batter!

I guess we should split this stuff too.

Not ‘claiming’ anything, but Jod would entertain the masterwork cold iron heavy mace (returning Hannick’s cold iron weapon to her) and the composite (+2) longbow if the group doesn’t object.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28

“The shield offers slightly better protection than one of its size would indicate,” says Kaygan, examining it with his magical sight. “It can also emit light that can potentially blind anyone nearby – temporarily. The shield has enough power to do this twice per day.”

Yes, Kaygan really needs to claim some treasure!

Hmm, good point, not much stuff for mages so far.

I more meant that I haven't looked at the treasure list to claim anything ... but yeah, there looks like a lot of 'fighty' items and less 'magey' stuff.

Not ‘claiming’ anything, but Jod would entertain the masterwork cold iron heavy mace (returning Hannick’s cold iron weapon to her) and the composite (+2) longbow if the group doesn’t object.

Sounds like a plan.

OK, I'm assuming that everyone has claimed what they want to take from the loot haul. You are now confronted by the barred and locked door in room 4.

Map updated.

Once everyone is ready, Hannik points the chime of opening at the door and strikes it.

Chime of Opening, Lock: 1d20 + 11 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 11 + 10 = 29
Chime of Opening, Bar: 1d20 + 11 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 11 + 10 = 25
10/7 charges
I think I found why the Chime of Opening kinda sucks at its job as mentioned before. It is based on the knock spell which uses CL + 10 to open things. The item is missing that +10 and it is probably a mistake, but one that is unlikely to ever get errata. I included the +10 in the rolls above and may have still failed twice :P.

Kaygan stands ready ...

Sol, remember to take a +3 bonus to your next initiative roll for Kaygan's anticipate peril spell.

Feeling preternaturally alert, Sol fingers the feathers of the cold iron arrow nocked on his bowstring.

What say, archer-types in Q7-9, and melee types in O,P7 and O,P9 ?

Sounds reasonable

Jod returns Hannik's cold iron weapon, thanking her for its use. It takes him a bit to get into the chainmail, but fortunately he has others to provide a little aid this first time.

As they prepare to open the door, he takes a knee in front of the door (in P8) so others can shoot over his shoulder if battle breaks out, prepared to stand and charge once the enemy is engaged.

Thinking Mulluq and Booam in the front rank, Ghroth in the next, adjacent to bow-ready Jod. Do we have another melee type? Kira? The back rank might be Wendaug, Kaygan, and Hannik. Other than Rhok, is that everyone?

So how about an arrangement like this? The empty space is immediately in front of the door.
| Booam | Kira | Kaygan
| empty | Jod | Wendaug
| Mulluq | Ghroth | Hannik

I'd rather Sol stood in the archery line. Kaygan or Hannik is more likely to be casting, or more likely to be effective casting. And Sol's got the bonus on his next initiative roll.

I knew I had overlooked someone, terribly sorry. I would suggest that Hannik be beside Ghroth ("below" on the map), then, and Sol take the spot beside ("below") Wendaug.

Feeling preternaturally alert....

There's a first for everything.

Thinking Mulluq and Booam in the front rank, Ghroth in the next, adjacent to bow-ready Jod. Do we have another melee type? Kira? The back rank might be Wendaug, Kaygan, and Hannik. Other than Rhok, is that everyone?

Kira tends to take up a rear guard, which means she ends up shooting her crossbow a fair bit. But she's good for Melee.

There is the clunk of the lock turning and the thud as the bar drops down to the floor.

Who's opening the door?

Whoever is stood in front of it that isn't grolth or mulluq.....

Oh, I just looked up what Bane does.... wow that's awesome...

Bane gets a save, though, while Bless is a buff and doesn't require one.

We know that Mulluq would insist on being the one to open the door. Rhok doesn't seem to be in the formation, so I'll put him next to Mulluq.

You guys are just perfect for a fireball.

Along one wall of this long room stands a smashed sideboard. A stone staircase leads upstairs. Three blobby fiends slouch on the floor but burble happily and get up as new victims present themselves.

You have seen these before - they are dretches. Please roll initiative. I'm assuming, since you didn't say but carefully set yourselves up in line, that the archers will have prepared ready actions to shoot at any hostiles. You can resolve those actions first.

Initiatives
D1 1d20 ⇒ 15
D2 1d20 ⇒ 12
D3 1d20 ⇒ 11

Map updated.

Bearing his new shield and armor, Mulluq eagerly opens the door with his tail as normal, leaving his hands free to bear both sword and shield. He almost seems happy to find that there are demons inside, as his eagerness to vanquish them shows.

Init 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20

Init, Kaygan's spell: 1d20 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 3 = 10

Simply awesome.

Hannik Init: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Ghroth Init: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Init: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

I thought from some of the chatter about the new sword, Kira was planning to be in melee more, so I planned accordingly.

Jod Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

Booam Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

Wendaug Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Jod and Wendaug both let fly their arrows as the demons become visible.

Jod’s Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Wendaug’s Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 8 + 1 = 26 Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 with PBS

Bane gets a save, though, while Bless is a buff and doesn't require one.

No I meant Bane as in the sword....

Init: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

Yeah, she's set up with sword and shield now, rather than crossbow... we'll see how it goes.

Ah, yes, it is nice...

Rhok 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Initiative
Booam 22
Mulluq 20
Kira 16
Jod 15+
Dretch 1 15-
Kaygan 12+
Dretch 2 12-
Dretch 3 11
Sol 10
Ghroth 8
Rhok 7
Wendaug 6+
Hannik 6-

Jod's shot fails to penetrate but Wendaug's arrow sinks deep. The lead dretch wails as its shuffles forward.

Booam, then Mulluq, then Kira, then Jod.

Map updated.

Booam was ready to go, moving into the room just before Mulluq can get in there. Raising his heavy greataxe high, he hacks violently into the first of the dretches.

Booam moves to N8, Power attack, w/cold iron greataxe on D3 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23, damage 1d12 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12

Mulluq also rushes in, but moves past the first one, to stop right in front of the second, both leaving room for his allies to enter, as well as creating a partial blockade to keep the enemy from advancing. He swings out with Radiance. His swing is pure, and delivers a decent blow to his enemy.

Move to L9, no provoke as they are still FF. If D3 lives, he targets that one, otherwise, D2.
Attack with Radiance 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25, damage 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

I'm assuming that between those two blows D3 is down, but D2 isn't.... Kira moves to L10.

Kira also moves into the room along side Mulluq and strikes at one of the Demons with her new sword.

Atk: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23 DMG: 1d8 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 4 + (1, 1) = 11

That was so Mulluq. And nice rolls guys.

Jod, Dretch 1, Kaygan.

Just as the door opens, Sol looks down and notices that his left boot's lace is untied.

Terribly sorry.

Kira, I think L10 puts you on the wrong side of a wall. How about L8, adjacent to Mulluq, but the other side?

Jod sets his bow on the ground as he rises. Drawing his new cold iron weaponry, he moves up behind Kira to M8.

I think that's all I can get this round, sorry.

Kira, I think L10 puts you on the wrong side of a wall. How about L8, adjacent to Mulluq, but the other side?

I hope I didn't read the map that badly. I wouldn't be surprised if I did though! I'm not too worried about spot, but that was a good attack to waste ;)

It's fellows are taken down in a few seconds but the remaining demon gives no thought to fleeing, the demonic compulsion to kill and destroy being all it has to drive it. It lurches forwards at Mulluq.

D2 and D3 down. Claw on Mulluq.
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 to hit, damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Kaygan, then Sol, Ghroth and Rhok.

Map updated.

I know it's been a month, but... Can someone take Kaygan's turn.

Kaygan delays.
Sol is up. I'll take Kaygan's action with Ghroth's this afternoon if Mothy hasn't been around by then.

Sol looks up from his shoe to see the battle joined. "I thought we were going to shoot before running in to fight!"

Still holding his bow ready he slips into the room and slides with his back against the wall until he see a gap between Mulluq and Kira through which to fire.

Move to N9.

Shortbow, cold iron arrow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13 ... Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 Soft cover penalty for shooting past M&K probably applies.

Kaygan reaches out to bolster Hannik's monstrous warbeast and Ghroth charges in and the tentacle darts out of his mouth snaking between allies before whipping back into his mouth without making contact. The elemental beast roars in frustration.

Kaygan: 5' to P8. Diviner's fortune on Ghroth. (+1 on nearly all d20 rolls for 1 round) [4/6 uses remaining]

Ghroth: 20' to M9 Slam: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 1 = 12

Rhok throws both arms open at his side eyes rolling back in his head while his body spasms and he half-shouts, half-growls out in some voice not-quite-his-own,

"You've seen the refugees going nowhere,
you've heard the executioners sing joyfully.
You should praise the mutilated world.
Remember the moments when we were together
in a white room and the curtain fluttered..."

Intimidate to Demoralize: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

Wendaug is up

Wendaug waits, cold iron arrow readied, in case another foe presents itself, but holds her fire since her allies so outnumber the remaining creature.

Readied action to fire if a new target appears

Soft cover penalty for shooting past M&K probably applies.

The way I work that is to apply the -4 for firing into melee. It makes it easer to work out the penalties, whereas the whole soft cover thing can be a bit confusing. For example, if you miss, do you hit the soft cover (i.e. your fellow party member)? I don't really want to get into that, so I just apply a flat -4 for shooting at anything or anyone in melee with a PC. Note that Precise Shot makes that penalty go away.

Sol's shot is wide. But Rhok's demented exhortation makes it quail.

Who knew demons were scared of guys with bad hair?

Initiative
Booam 22
Mulluq 20
Kira 16
Jod 15+
Dretch 1 15-
Kaygan 12+
Sol 10
Ghroth 8
Rhok 7
Wendaug 6+
Hannik 6-
Something 0

Hannik, then Something...

Map updated.

Although Hannik is ready with her crossbow loaded, the corridor is far too crowded to risk a shot. With only one demon left standing and it looking like the front line has the situation well in hand, she waits for now.

Hannik delays

They sort of stack. Target being in melee is -4 to hit (unless you have precise shot) and an ally or enemy standing in the path of your ranged attack to the target is +4 to the AC of the target (unless you have improved precise shot).
EDIT: I may have misunderstood what you were saying. Do you count both conditions as -4 to hit so the PC can figure them into the roll or do you ignore the cover penalty from an ally being in the way?

Sol's got Precise Shot. SOunds like Aubrey's just using the melee penalty. Yay for archers!

Indeed, no cover penalty from allies.

There is the thump of feet on the stairs as three tieflings run down, aim crossbows and shoot.

T1, T2 and T3 open fire on Kira, Jod and Booam respectively. Due to height differential with the ground floor only T1 can be reached in melee for an AoO (by Kira, with penalties for cover). Also, if you want to melee with them, you will need to go round to the foot and stairs at J7 and go up (except for T1).
T1 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19 to hit, damage 1d8 ⇒ 2
T2 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14 to hit, damage 1d8 ⇒ 8
T3 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11 to hit, damage 1d8 ⇒ 2
Note that if Kira's AoO takes down T1 that attack will not happen.

Booam, Mulluq and Kira.

Map updated.

Attack AoO: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17 Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 4 + (1, 1) = 11I'm assuming it's an evil outsider....

Kira swings her sword round at the new attacker.

Ghroth is in M9. Not marked on the map. With his 10' reach is that an AoO as well? Just in case and to save time:

Slam + Diviner's Grace: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 1 = 21 Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Booam roars and charges in rather than let these fiends rain down fire from above. He rushes for the stairs, winding up and taking a swing at the demon with his great axe on the move.

Provoke from the demon. Move to J8.
Great axe, flanking: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 2 = 14
Damage: 1d12 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Well. That was disappointing.

Mulluq and Kira.
Kira has flanking