Baldwin the Merciful's: Treasure of Chimera Cove (ACG) (Inactive)

Game Master baldwin the merciful

Quiz you really couldn't see much from your POV but it looked like a tunnel. Before being able to get a better look you see some activity on the shore as a couple guards appear they are grumbling.

Quiz returns and puts fingers to his eyes and then holds two fingers up to indicate guards and then makes fists and brings them together to indicate an argument. He then uses his hands to indicate a tunnel.

I wonder how bad the discipline is, e.g. what would happen if we had a crate or two of strong beer and put it where they could find it. Anyway we probably don't so we need to plan what we do next. We definatly risk being surrounded, but on the other hand we appear to be undetected...

While they debate the next action, Quiz racks his brain to see if the Silver Reign has any historical or local significance.
Kn:History for the Silver Reign.: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
Kn:Local: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

Xavier shakes his head and points to the guards behind, then draws his finger across his throat.
He did not like leaving enemies at his back. If they continued he did not have a second water breathing to get them out once the duration expired.

They needed to hurry.
He makes a running mmotion with his fingers to say let's go, pointing towards tue new tunnel, they needed to get in and out fast.

You all get a full round action as you have the surprise right now, 9I know surprise round only gives you one action not a full round action but they don't suspect you where you are at.) The two guards (red) at each seige weapon has their backs to you. There are 4 guards walking the wall (yellow), and the two new guards exit from a doorway. (blue)

Map Surprise

Seeing the wisdom of not having enemies at his back, Quiz agrees. He surfaces near the boat and arranges a surprise for the guards up top!

Concentrating he makes a series of bizarre Hand movements which leave behind evanescent trails in the air which twist and turn horridly. With a slight wrist flick and an arcane phrase an arcane enhanced loathesome veil appears between M:20 and H:21 (DC22 will save). The dangerous side is facing away from the party so Rena should be OK, also it's hanging in the air above her head.

I'm using an arcane reservoir point to enhance the save DC by 2.

Bug is waiting for word to go punch someone.

Xavier needed to conserve his spells a little more.
He pulls his wand of DIVINE FAVOR and uses it then moves out of the water to N21. So as to avoid the Loathesome Veil.

Will saves

H1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
nas: 1d4 ⇒ 4;sick: 2d4 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7

H2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
nas: 1d4 ⇒ 3;sick: 2d4 ⇒ (3, 2) = 5

H3: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
nas: 1d4 ⇒ 4;sick: 2d4 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4

H4: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
nas: 1d4 ⇒ 2;sick: 2d4 ⇒ (4, 1) = 5

H5: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
nas: 1d4 ⇒ 3;sick: 2d4 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7

Map Surprise RD

Order:

Xavier
Rena
Bug
Quiz
HG
Blue

Rena fires her last bolt at the first of the newcomers and sinks below the surface for cover.

atk first blue, xBow +1, cat's grace: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 12 - 2 = 16
dmg, Lg xBow +1: 2d8 + 1 ⇒ (3, 3) + 1 = 7

He ignores the powerful spell and chops down at the Sickend, Neaseated Foe in M19.
2 handed smash, DF, PA: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 10 + 2 - 2 = 22
2 hand damage, PA, DF: 1d10 + 1 + 4 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 4 + 6 + 2 = 15
Cornugon Smash Intimidate: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24

The hob is already Neaseated and sickend, if the hit/check combo succeeds add Shaken and Flatfooted to that as well. that attack probably missed though....

Bug will move to and engage the closest one to the north (figuring he's more mobile than Xavier).

power attack, dragon style

to hit: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28 damage: 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19

If you do that you will cross the Loathsome Veil and need to make a DC22 will save or be Neaseated and Sickend. I barely made the save with a +10 will. I don't reccomend you try it.

Oh, ok I see that the veil has gotten in the way of any possible melee so I will just sit around with my thumb up my nether regions.

Go blue.

Oh I got all of them, wasn't expecting that. It has a 24 HD cap. I suspect its probably hit that. Anyway I'm going to try and dimiss it.

Quiz stops concentrating (and if possible dismisses) the loathesome veil.

Waiting my turn. Personally I LOVE this scenario. Partically helpless foes before me and buffs are up, Let the awesomeness commence.

Waiting my turn. Personally I LOVE this scenario. Partically helpless foes before me and buffs are up, Let the awesomeness commence.

From the DM POV it's anticlimactically, it's like they are all dead why bother going through the scenario...this fodder is way to easy but I will fix that for the next encounter.

If you are in the water it will be move action to swim/climb out of the water, and second move action to get out and approach the enemy. Where Xavier was he was able to climb out right next to his enemy and get a single attack.

reflex blue 1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
reflex blue 2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

Fell in pit.

Order:

Xavier - hit his HG for 15 HP
Rena - missed
Bug - moved and attacked hit for 19 Hp
Quiz - dismissed veil, pit created
HG - most are nauseated and unable to act, those not nauseated flee.
Blue -fell in pit

RD 2: Order

Xavier -
Rena -
Bug -
Quiz -
HG - most are nauseated and unable to act,
Blue - in pit

Map RD 2

Rena remains underwater, loading her crossbow.

Full round action.

administer beat down

power attack, pummeling style, flurry

to hit: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21 damage: 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20
to hit: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21 damage: 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17
to hit: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14 damage: 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21

Bug kills his nauseated foe.

From the DM POV it's anticlimactically, it's like they are all dead why bother going through the scenario...this fodder is way to easy but I will fix that for the next encounter.

That was due to favorable positioning for the Spell and all the fodder having a crap will save. Rare that both those circumstances occur AND highlights why wizards are powerful

Surprised that his foe did not flee from the brutal cut Xavier reverses
his sword and swings wide and downward, hoping to cleave a major artery has the choking creature fights for his bearings.

2 handed smash, DF, PA:: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 2 - 2 = 19
2 hand damage, PA, DF:: 1d10 + 1 + 4 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 4 + 6 + 2 = 19
Cornugon Smash Intimidate:: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19

The blade cuts deep, he pulls the blade back ready to defend but knows his foe will die soon.Ragathiel sends you to the boneyard for judgement

He would have to thank Quiznab after. As always it was the least imposing member of their group who had proven the most descisive.
But one thing at a time.
There was a fight to survive.

Xavier whacks his foe one again causing massive damage but he is still wobbly as he stands.

Soon my friend. Soon.

Quiz brandishes the wand of missiles and unleashes a pair at the Xavier's target, who looks on his last legs.

Magic Missiles: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (2, 4) + 2 = 8

RD 2: Order summary

Xavier - hits again
Rena - reloads
Bug - kills his foe
Quiz - hits with MM stealing the kill form under xavier's nose
HG - most are nauseated and unable to act,
Blue - in pit

RD 3: Order

Xavier -
Rena -
Bug -
Quiz -
HG - most are nauseated and unable to act,
Blue - in pit

RD 3 Map

Rena will surface and get out of the water, looking for the newcomers.

Where did they go?

Still adjacent to a foe, so he will beat them down.

to hit: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21 damage: 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14
to hit: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31 damage: 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16
to hit: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

woo hoo, finally I get to use the mean portion of pummeling style.

confirm: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27 damage: 2d8 + 26 ⇒ (4, 6) + 26 = 36

(Because one of my attacks critted, I roll once to confirm, and if it works, then all successful hits count as crits- that is what makes pummeling style likely nerf bait. )

The last enemy near Bug is pulverized by his knuckles killing the foe instantly.

I thought there were more enemies to my front. What happened to the others.

Watching the bolts of arcane energy wiz around him and smash into the hobgoblin,
Xavier reaches down and grabs the weapon from his dead hands, then turns on his heel and moves to O22.
They knew nothing about what was coming. Surely someone had heard the noise and there were two more in the pit. He needed to check around the bend without getting too far ahead.

Qiznab, on me. Regroup. Bug, secure the boat. Rena, doors.

There own had been smashed. They could find a way out and leave the enemy stranded.

those not effected fled down the ramp towards the cave mouth.

I did move a couple pieces off in my haste that should be there.

fixed Map

"Aye aye, captain. " Bug replies as he goes to check out the boat and make sure there are no enemies hiding within it.

perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

those not effected fled down the ramp towards the cave mouth.

I did move a couple pieces off in my haste that should be there.

fixed Map

Crap. I KNEW we should have assaulted from outside first. Now they are gonna run away and attack later.

Xavier noted the Hob fleeing. The priest could not catch up in his plate.
But they had left enemies at their back.

Two options presented.
Take the ship and leave the Hob's stranded in a cave with a submerged entrance or try to destroy the force in the close tunnels where the advantage of superior numbers would be stunted.

Baldwin, what do I see down the tunnel from O22

Don't open the doors until we secure the ship. If those things open the door... Rena moves to the ship's plank.

"Right you are", replies Quiz who double moves to get near Xavier but not so close as to crowd him.

Are we sure sailing off with the boat is what the adventure requires? I don't doubt we could do it, but Poultr is supposed to after something :)

Not saying we can't kill everyone. But lets play smarter than the last battle. we have already left enemies at our back, but I can handle the fodder. The ship will be precious to them. And if we fall the general will have more time to send reinfocements if they are stuck underwater. They won't destroy it, cause they need it. If we PRETEND like we are taking it they will rush to recover it. Let's MAKE them come out. If the fight goes bad we can sail away ;)

OK let's try it. I like a fight on our terms. If they really care about it, I wonder what an illusion of fire in the rigging will make them do?

Come clear the boat...

Perception, boat: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (16) + 15 = 31
Prof Sailor, boat, specs, condition, crew: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18

there are two enemies remaining which i had inadvertently taken off the map. Here is the link to the revised map. They are nauseated.

Revised Map

Bug will step up and engage the remaining one to the north.

power attack, flurry, pummeling style
to hit: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20 damage: 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14
to hit: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18 damage: 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15
to hit: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19 damage: 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16

We redoing Round 3 with the enemies. Sweet. Saves on foes at our back!

Xavier charges at the last Hob, sword overhead in a great twohanded chop, attempting to cleave him in Two.

2 Handed DF, PA, Charge: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 2 - 2 + 2 = 17
2 hand PA, DF: 1d10 + 1 + 4 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 1 + 4 + 6 + 2 = 20
Cornugon Smash Intimidate: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (11) + 15 = 26

Two of Bugs attacks hit he nauseated/sickened guard. 30 HP of damage.

Xavier whiffs in his excitement to chop down another enemy.

Crap. I have to exercise patience cause I dont want to blow my wad on spells/fervor.

The two guards are too busy getting sick to really move out of the way, so bug and Xavier can attack again.

power attack. flurry, pummeling style
to hit: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12 damage: 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18 miss
to hit: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16 damage: 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21
to hit: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18 damage: 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16

Bug too misses in his fury, the fortunate guard is nimble enough to avoid the attack.

Frustrated at his missing the target earlier, Xavier spins on his heel and brings about his Bastard sword, swiping at the Hobs legs.

2 Handed DF, PA, Charge: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 2 - 2 + 2 = 31
2 hand PA, DF: 1d10 + 1 + 4 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 1 + 4 + 6 + 2 = 21
Cornugon Smash Intimidate: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34

Confirm Crit?: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 2 - 2 + 2 = 23
2 hand PA, DF: 1d10 + 1 + 4 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 4 + 6 + 2 = 19

This time he connects hard.