Bad to the Bones (A Rappan Athuk campaign) (Inactive)

Game Master Eric Swanson

I'm assuming we were a bit closer in the big room behind and not still out in the tunnel.

Round 1

Ranalfus starts shouting commands inspiring himself and his allies before moving into the room.

Standard: Start Bardic Performance
Move: Move into room

I've adjusted some of the tokens

Realizing these Orcs are stronger than he'd originally thought, Keil curses but keeps his head in the game. Trusting Brok's arrows will finish the job the shadowy man moves further into the room bringing his blade down upon one of those still lying prone. (MA+SA vs. prone Orc to the south. I'm risking drawing an AoO should Brok's arrows fail to do their job.)

MWK Short Sword Att vs. Prone: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30
Confirm: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29
2xDamage+2xSneak: 2d6 + 6d6 ⇒ (6, 3) + (2, 5, 3, 1, 6, 2) = 28

Inspire Courage: +2 morale bonus to saving throws versus fear effects | Shadow Blending in effect, 50% miss chance

Momentarily hopeful about finding his people, his heart hardened again when he saw their trappings. This place was rife with the blasphemies of Orcus, and only getting worse as they descended.

Suddenly the witch doctor was thrilled at the idea of slaughtering his kinsmen. Getting rid of them would reduce the numbers of Orcs taken in by diabolism and cultish lies.

He moved in behind Brok and readied himself for a fight.

All I can do is move this round.

Once again deciding that this attack is foolish at best, but allowing his companions to charge to their own deaths is more foolish, Varg quickly moves forward to engage the orcs.

Double move - 60'

While Praetor and Vargrenz hurry to join the battle, Brok sends a trio of arrows into the wounded orc priest sending him sprawling to the ground. This allows Keil to step forward driving his blade into his companion's throat. Ranalfus starts an eerie chanting which seems to help focus the attention of the fighting men whilst distracting their foes.

Grezzor is UP!

Sneak attack doesn't multiply on a crit.

Seeing as their opponents seem apparently overwhelmed, Grezzor moves next to Ranalfus, and casts a simple fiery spell to engulf two of them.

RA maps are always kinda messed up :D I think next to Ranalfus and using the second options for 15' cone:
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(G=Grezzor, 0=Floor, X=Burning hands)
I can affect both the red circled ones without affecting Keil?
If so:

Casting Burning Hands:

"Burn..." - the wizard mutters.

Burning Hands (Reflex DC17): 5d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 4, 1, 3, 1) + 4 = 14

Lots of 1s...

Grezzor sends a gout of flame into the two remaining foes...

Reflex save DC 17: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18
Reflex save DC 17: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20

...and both of them duck behind their shields before they stand to their feet...This will provoke 2 AoO's from Keil (please designate which opponent you wish to attack).

One of the orcs swings his mace at the fetchling...

light mace: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 miss

while the other one holds up his unholy symbol, sending a wave of unholy energy washing over everyone in the room! Curiously the effect seems to harm the other priests as well.

Channel Energy: 3d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 1) = 9 damage. Brok, Grezzor and Keil need Will save DC 14 to take 4 damage.

Round 2: Priests, Everyone.

Will vs Channel: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

Hoping to make it a very bad day for one of the priests, Varg steps up and begins to pummel the priest before him.

5' step

Attach FOB: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 1 = 10
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 = 8

Attach FOB: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 5 + 1 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 1 = 12
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Will: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

Grezzor shrugs off most of the insidious magic, and aims a similar spell to the same targets.

Same cone shape again I believe avoids Vargrenz.

"Burn!" - the goblin whispers again, this time more forcefully.

Burning Hands (Reflex DC17): 5d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 3, 4, 4, 3) + 4 = 21

Brok shudders as the negative energy flows over him, but he shrugs off the worst of the effects.

will: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

Then he shoots the half-orc that Vargrenz just engaged.

shortbow #1: 1d20 + 12 + 1 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 12 + 1 - 2 + 2 = 32 (deadly aim, pbs, precise shot, manyshot, favored enemy)

confirm shortbow #1: 1d20 + 7 + 1 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 1 - 2 + 2 = 10

damage #1: 2d4 + 2 + 8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1, 2) + 2 + 8 + 2 + 2 = 17

shortbow #2: 1d20 + 7 + 1 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 1 - 2 + 2 = 11

damage #2: 1d4 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 4 + 1 + 2 = 12

Ranalfus steps up and starts to viciously attack at one of the men.

Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Claw Confirmation: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Damage Claw: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Damage Claw: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Damage Bite: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

DC 15 fortitude save on each hit or paralyzed

Grey moved in next to Grezzor and reached into the mind of the orc who was furthest away.

Slumber Hex, DC 21

Vargrenz steps forth and clobbers the orc priest, leaving him reeling...until Grezzors spell leaves him charred and smoking. Brok's arrow slams into the remaining priest, and Ranalfus gleefully steps forward to dig his claws into the orc's side. The badly scorched orc stiffens up as the paralysis takes hold!

As quickly as the combat started it is over as the priests lay defeated before you!

COMBAT OVER!

Brok checks the bodies for loot.

perception: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (12) + 18 = 30

These priests were very well equipped, with three of them carrying 2 potions of cure light wounds, a potion of entropic shield, and a potion of longstrider each. Also each was wearing masterwork scale mail, and carrying a masterwork heavy wooden shield, and a masterwork light mace.

The fourth priest must have been of more importance as he is even better equipped: 2 potions of cure serious wounds, a potion of invisibility, a fully charged wand of inflict light wounds, a magical breastplate (+1), masterwork heavy steel shield, masterwork heavy mace, a magical cloak of resistance +1, spell component pouch, and an unholy symbol of Orcus.

The total number of gold pieces found is 132 on the four priests as well.

Also Brok sees the leader of the priests is still alive, though his underlings have perished.

Loot list updated.

Like the goblin, Keil shrugs off most of the priest's ill intent.
Showing surprising restraint, the shadowy man leaves what remains of clearing the room to his comrades (no point in rolling AoO if combat is done.) Standing behind the captured orc, Keil removes the priest's unholy symbol to add to his collection. Then, his blade at the brute's throat, the shadowy man's eyes settle upon the witch, awaiting Grey's direction.
As Brok searches their belongings, the fetchling's yellow eyes momentarily betray his coveting of the potion of invisibility, but Keil does not move to claim the item as yet, not when an interrogation is at hand.

Will Save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

I presume Grey will want to speak with the priest.

Keil would like to replace the invisibility potion he'd used earlier, the rest the group can pick over first.

Varg can use the Cloak of Resistance. He has very little at this point, and jacking up his saves seems like a good idea. He will also take some of the healing potions depending on what others want.

Grey will probably want to speak with the priest, but right now Brok is the only one who knows he's still alive. It's up to him if he says anything, or just lets the priest bleed out.

Grey would like to claim the Wand. I don't think anyone else can use it anyway.

Grezzor ignores the corpses, going through and cataloging the items found.

Will keep a pot of CLW.

Ah I would take the breastplate if proficient :). I can use the wand to heal myself but Grey can use it on me as well he should probably get it.

"This goat-priest not dead yet. Kill him, or make him talk?" Brok asks.

Brok tosses the valuable gear into a pile for the others to examine and Grezzor to identify.

"Lots of shiny loot on goat-priests. Weapons and armor too big to fit Brok, anyone mind if Brok takes magic cloak?"

(Brok could use the cloak to boost his terrible Will save but I would agree that Varg hasn't gotten any gear of real note yet. He would like as many potions of Longstrider and Cure Light Wounds as the group feels comfortable handing over)

Brok can have the cloak, sooner or later something will appear for Varg.

Looking at everyone's stats, I think either Keil or Praetor should take the Cloak of Resistance instead of Brok.

Keil is only interested in the potion of invisibility but will take whatever the other's don't want.

The shadowy man sneers behind the orc priest, adjusting the edge of his blade threatening across the orc's throat he mutters just loud enough for the priest to hear, "Mmmm, I'm going to make this one last..."

As you divvy up the loot garnered during the battle, the orc priest leader finally throws off the paralysis caused by Ranalfus' claws and struggles against his bonds.

"You puny runts get nothing from me!" He spits at his feet in your general direction.

Intimidate checks here to make him talk, if you wish.

As Ranalfus closes in to show the half-orc his fangs and demand answers, Brok leers from the side and sharpens a skinning knife ominously.

intimidate(aid another - Ranalfus): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

(assuming the ghast-bard will do the questioning)

Kind of thought Grey would be doing that, but Ranalfus, or anyone asking questions, will work too. As long as it is not Keil. His diplomacy needs work.

The fetchling giggles in a ridiculous kind of girlish way, the effect being so out of place that it will undoubtedly leave an impression. His snickering done tightens the ropes around the priest's neck, but not enough to cut off circulation.

Intimidate Aid: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3

We've tied him up, right? If not, we should before Keil starts cutting things off.

"You should talk" - Grezzor advises their captive - "This may get really ugly if you don't..."

Intimidate (Aid?): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23

Varg does not even say anything, but instead simply stands close to the priest stretching and cracking his knuckles.

Intimidate(aid): 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (20) - 1 = 19

Grezzor, we need to stop wasting these nat-20s, lol.

Actually those '20's were not wasted...

Something in the tone of the party members here must have hit a nerve as the orc priest slumps his shoulders in defeat. "Aye what did ye want to know? I was jes' returnin' from seein' th' Oracle here. Jes' let me go now. I got nothin' else you could want from me!"

Ranalfus smiles with meat of the other priest still in his teeth.

"Oracle? We would like to see the oracle. You will take us to them."

"What was he askin' tha' oracle?" Brok asks.

The priest looks up sullenly. "We were sent to ask the Oracle who slew one of our guardians on the upper level...and whether his killers were still...alive." here he gets a crafty look in his eyes, "His name was Marthek...ever run across him?"

"How would we know? We have not been asking for names as we run into hostiles down here," Grey asked quietly.

Grezzor remembers one he believes to be this Marthek, but keeps the thoughts to himself.

Ranalfus punches the priest in the gut.

"You are not asking questions. Where is the Oracle?"

"Then you must be uncouth barbarians, slaughtering your foes instead of offering them quarter--" The blow from the ghast silences his outburst. Gasping for breath he points to the door leading out of this room. "Follow the doors and you shall find it!" he wheezes in reply.

"You will show us. Besides I may get hungry and want a fresh snack." He says before bending and rending another piece of flesh from one of the downed priest and gobbling it up.

"Does this oracle answer questions free of charge or does he require payment?" Brok asks from the side.

The priest glares at the ghast but does answer the goblin, 'Yes, always a charge for his counsel. The price depends on the question."

"What did the oracle tell you about Marthek's killers?"

The fetchling scoffs pointing to the treasure the orc's had with them, "If they paid, they held back. Or else their oracle is cheap."
The shadowy man leans over the orc and whispers, "Orc liver is a group favorite. Lightly roasted, with a hint of spice. Mmmmm."

"That they are still on the loose."

"Are there rules or customs to be followed when asking the oracle a question?" Brok continues.

"Ask your question. The Oracle will say the price to be paid for the answer."

"In what currency does the Oracle take his payment?"

"There is plenty of orc blood. Perhaps she would accept that?"

"For serious questions an appropriate sacrifice must be made!" The orc priest laughs.

"Shall we go and meet the Oracle then?" - Grezzor inquires - "He should be gagged and come with us" - the wizard motions toward their captive.