Bright Morning's Reign of Winter (Inactive)

Game Master JankInTheTank

Showing remarkable aim, Bazikian finishes off the cyan bandit with a perfect shot through the heart.

No other bandits have emerged from the lodge yet, but the last remaining bandit outside looks around the corner of the building at the battle and starts banging on the window to the south of the lodge

I don't care how bad you lot are feeling! We need you out here RIGHT NOW!

bold may act:
Brominate, Grimgisli, half-orc, Easlis, Nyalis, Bazikian, bandits

Nyalis looks at the rest of the party in the clearing outside the house and encourages them "Quickly to me! Let's keep them on the defensive while we can."

Just a free action (speak) to try to coordinate with the party.

He listens for when the half-orc bandit passes by, also taking in his surroundings for anything useful.
Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

If he discovers nothing useful in the shed,
Several seconds after he hears her pass, he opens his door quietly, finds his target, and throws one of his concealed daggers.

Thrown Dagger Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Damage + SA: 1d4 - 1 + 1d8 ⇒ (4) - 1 + (7) = 10

Oh and if necessary, Stealth: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16

The half-elf looks with a bewildered expression at the half-orc that suddenly squirms in pain. After a few seconds pondering what might have happened he lets loose an arrow aimed at the half-orc.
Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

"Out of all the enemies he could have picked for fighting one on one, he picks up the half-orc. By the gods Brom!"

He yells at the half-orc while getting out of cover and taking a defensive position near the water well, hoping she would not be able to see the rest of the group.

"Looking for whoever butchered your friends? Here I am!"

So much for the surprise element...

Grim spots the last outdoor bandit to the south and fires his bow again, unphased by the injury he took.

Bow: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

the shot hits the target but doesn't drop him.

Brominate hits the half-orc woman with his knife throw.

she wheels towards Brominate and charges him

sword: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25 hit
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Easlis no longer has sight of the woman once his turn comes up. Feel free to redo his round. if you wish to fire on the bandit to the south you can keep your rolls from the previous post

bold may act:
Easlis, Nyalis, Bazikian, bandits, Brominate, Grimgisli, half-orc

Stat Tracker

Global Condition: None |

Global Condition:
Grimgisli HP: 7/12 - AC: 16/14/12 Status:
Bazikian HP: 12/12 - AC: 17/11/16 Status:
Easlis: HP: 9/11 - AC: 15/11/14 Status:
Brominate HP: 8/11 - AC: 17/14/13 Status:
Nyalis HP: 9/9 - AC: 16/13/13 Status:

NPCS:
Green bandit: HP: -10 | AC: ?/23/? | status: dead
Red bandit: HP: -9 | AC: 21 | status: dead
Cyan bandit: HP: -10 | AC: 14 | status dead
Yellow bandit: HP: -4 | AC: 26
Pink bandit: HP: -15| AC: 15 | status: dead
Half-orc bandit: HP: -10 | AC: 17

Bazikian touches Grimgisli on the shoulder, who feels the familiar feeling of Desna's luck flowing through him, then moves up beside Nyalis, battling his way through the thigh-high (for a gnome) snow.

Bit of luck for you Gisli :)

GM, you're right I would not be able to from my current position, but I was shooting from my initial position, which is also bad because of cover.

Seeing that the half-orc is engaging Brom in melee Easlis moves in a better position before shooting the enemy in the back.

Nyalis responds quickly to Easlis in kind.

Nyalis pushes the door that the bandits came out of open and looks inside.Move action: Open the door. I'm assuming it's not locked or otherwise barred because they just came out of it.

After the door is open, Nyalis steps in and takes a survey of the room. "Grim and Bazikian, follow me! Stay on my back!"

Swap the standard action for a move to go inside. Map updated. I intentionally didn't move in very far so everybody else can close ranks if necessary.

Nyalis comes to a realization as he moves in.We know the names Rhokar and Teb Notten because the bandits said them. We should probably not use our true names here for the same reason in case a bandit escapes.

The door is open, which is why i went ahead and uncovered the FOW when you stepped up to the door.

Inside the main doors, Nyalis sees a large table and two benches run the length of this hall, and a twenty-foot-high vaulted ceiling rises into the rafters overhead.

To the west, a roaring fireplace provides a welcome heat and
light while to the south, a flight of stairs ascends to a wooden
balcony overlooking the room.

Once inside, a door to the south swings open and several more bandits come out. these bandits look like they are in significantly worse shape than the ones who rushed outside to defend the lodge. these bandits have red noses, are unarmored and look like they are moving fairly slowly.

All the same, they rush out to defend their lodge. one comes at Nyalis with a sword

sword: 1d20 ⇒ 5
damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

two others fire bows at the alchemist

bow: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (18) - 1 = 17
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

sword: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (6) - 1 = 5
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

With his enhanced speed from his mutagen and their unfortunate condition everything misses.

outside, the bandit to the south fires on Bazikian
bow: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

bold may act:
Brominate, Grimgisli, half-orc, Nyalis, Easlis, Bazikian, bandits

Stat Tracker

Global Condition: None |

Global Condition:
Grimgisli HP: 7/12 - AC: 16/14/12 Status:
Bazikian HP: 12/12 - AC: 17/11/16 Status:
Easlis: HP: 9/11 - AC: 15/11/14 Status:
Brominate HP: 8/11 - AC: 17/14/13 Status:
Nyalis HP: 9/9 - AC: 16/13/13 Status:

NPCS:
Green bandit: HP: -10 | AC: ?/23/? | status: dead
Red bandit: HP: -9 | AC: 21 | status: dead
Cyan bandit: HP: -10 | AC: 14 | status dead
Yellow bandit: HP: -4 | AC: 26
Pink bandit: HP: -15| AC: 15 | status: dead
Half-orc bandit: HP: -17 | AC: 17

He mostly dodged her sword, but it just grazed him on the cheek, so that there was now a thin red line across the right side of his face. Ought to make a nice scar one day, but he's got to live to see that day first.

He strikes back with his remaining dagger, hoping help comes soon.
Fool! Such a fool! Hasn't life taught me terrible things happen when I rely only myself?

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24Threat!
Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23Confirm!
Damage: 2d4 - 1 ⇒ (4, 3) - 1 = 6

While it wasn't exactly 'slash n dash,' he still thought it wise to put some distance between him and this bandit captain.
5ft step away from half-orc

Whatever happened, he didn't desire the wanton destruction of lives.

"No one need die today. Tell me where Lady Argantea is, and I'll let you live!"
Hoping to distract her long enough for an ally to come.

In case you need either:
Bluff: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

Don't forget your bit of luck, Gisli!

Looking at the map . . ..

Grim let's an arrow fly at the man immediately threatening him.

Bow w/ PBS & FE: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 5 + 1 + 2 = 20
Bow w/ PBS & FE: 1d8 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 2 = 8

If that removes the threat, Grim will move up onto the porch, standing at the doorway. If not, he'll remain where he is.

So Grimgisli you also have bless for another +1 there, and bit of luck that lets you roll twice on a d20 - not that you need either in this case, as I'm pretty sure that guy's toast even without a crit. But make me feel useful by adding my buffs, won't you? :)

Bless, everyone! (Except Brom...)

another roll for Bazlklan: 1d20 ⇒ 16

Still not a threat, but with the Bless it is a 25.

Woohoo! I'm awesome!

Hearing the fighting indoors Easlis rushes to the front of the cabin preparing to face the enemies that were hiding inside.

Grim's arrow flies true once again, killing the yellow bandit. he moves up to help Nyalis.

Meanwhile, Brominate strikes a perfect blow with his dagger. the half orc's eyes go wide as she is stabbed in the gut, but sheer force of will keeps her going for a few more seconds.

"I... didn't want it to come... to this... Please don't let me die..."

She takes another step away from Brominate but doesn't attack him. she pulls out a potion from her belt, but before she can drink it she falls unconscious.
She went into ferocity for a round, but since staggered couldn't do more than draw a potion before falling

bold may act:
Nyalis, Bazikian bandits, Easlis, Brominate, Grimgisli

Nyalis shouts at the bandits, "Return the good Lady Argentea to us or be put down like the dogs that you are!"

Unless the bandits immediately surrender, Nyalis returns the attack from the closest bandit.

Attack, cold iron longsword, bless: 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 1 = 8
Damage, cold iron longsword: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

*Sigh* hopefully I can keep their attention with witty repartee

Bazikian, not wishing to block the doorway for his big companions with swords, calls upon Desna to help him strike true with his next attack, then squirms through the window in front of him, dropping to the floor and assessing the situation in the room.

Casting truestrike, then moving one square through the window.

the remaining bandits try to repel the party as they come through the doorway, but it is clear they are struggling to fight.

the two at the far side of the table fire bows, one at Nyalis and one at Bazikian
bow vs nyalis: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (7) - 1 = 6
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1
bow vs Bazikian: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

The other 2 bandits come at them with swords

sword vs nyalis: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11
damage: 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1

sword vs Bazikian: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
damage: 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3

bold may act:
Brominate, Easlis, Grimgisli, Nyalis, Bazikian, bandits

Stat Tracker

Global Condition: None |

Global Condition:
Grimgisli HP: 7/12 - AC: 16/14/12 Status:
Bazikian HP: 12/12 - AC: 17/11/16 Status:
Easlis: HP: 9/11 - AC: 15/11/14 Status:
Brominate HP: 8/11 - AC: 17/14/13 Status:
Nyalis HP: 9/9 - AC: 16/13/13 Status:

NPCS:
Orange bandit: HP: ?? | AC: ??
Blue bandit: HP: ?? | AC: ??
Black bandit: HP: ?? | AC: ??
Gray bandit: HP: ?? | AC: ??
Half-orc bandit: HP: -23 | AC: 17 | status:unconscious

These guys suck - like, worse than me! I think I'm going to feel bad about slaughtering them all. Should we maybe try to subdue them? I may be metagaming a bit there, seeing as how I read, but Bazikian didn't hear, the half-orc's reasonable sounding comment before she dropped. Still, Bazikian is a bit of a softy.

Bazikian drops his crossbow and pulls out his starknife (move action), then takes a defensive stance (total defence, +4 AC). "Wait, wait," he cries at the man before him. "Can we settle this without weapons? You can barely keep your feet! Talk to me! Why have you kidnapped the lady?"

Trying to determine if the men are aggressive killers, or just see us as intruders and are trying to defend themselves.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Well that tears it.

So, Brom may or may not know if there is still fighting going on. He never saw any bandits come out the front, though he most definitely heard the fighting. I don't know if he still hears what's going on, now that the fight's inside.

Brominate felt conflict. He had overcome the bandit, yet kept her alive. He would tie her up, but didn't have rope on him. Easlis has some on the cart, I think. But it might be too risky to leave her here. What if she's not here when I return?
He could kill her, That's what Grim would do..., he said to himself. But that look in her eyes. She was terrified. Terrified of dying. Because she's just like anybody else; like me.

If it's possible to do this and her not die, I want to do this:Because he couldn't make up his mind, he decided to break her ankles. She'd live, but she wouldn't get away.

If not possible, he'll do this:Because he had no rope, and felt like he had no other options, he knelt down, kissed her forehead, and whispered, "I'm so sorry. Forgive me." Then shoved his dagger straight into her heart. He holds her in his arms for a minute, shedding a tear which freezes on his cheek. Eventually, he composes himself. (And because she doesn't need it anymore, he searches her for coin and anything else that might be useful. Coup de grace on bandit.

Here's everything else Brominate would do, but I'll let you decide if it doesn't happen until next "turn." Since Brominate isn't really in combat at the moment.

He searches her any clues to help find the Lady, picks up the potion, finds his other dagger, and drinks the potion without hesitation, assuming it wouldn't affect him negatively.

He would then look through the window beside him. If he can see inside, and if it is empty, he would try to open and crawl through sneakily. If it cannot be opened, he'll break the window and jump through.

Rolls if needed
Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25 to search body/find dagger
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18 to jump through window
Disable Device: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10 on window.
Stealth: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16 to do it all quietly.

As soon as he saw the enemies clustering next to Nyalis and Bazikian, Easlis draw his bow to shoot but notices he does not have much of a choice in targets.

The ones at the door are moving too much, I can't shoot the one in the back, I'm afraid it might hit Zeke. There's only one reasonable thing to do in this situation... the magus thinks while drawing his scimitar and approaching the bandits for a melee confrontation.

I was so tempted to cast frostbite on them... but I guess it's not worth getting the attack of opportunity.

GM, is the half-orc just unconscious or dying from the wounds?

Bazikian - Nyalis thinks he gave them a chance to surrender or talk when he announced that we are looking for the Lady Argentea. He's not big on giving quarter right now.

Brominate goes all hardcore on us, though. I hope the orc isn't factored into the story going forward.

Still in the heat of battle, Nyalis presses his attack on the bandit he has been fighting. It's the black bandit, the one to the south of Nyalis.

"Give up you kidnappers and maybe you will only need to face the constable, not our blades."

Attack, cold iron longsword, bless: 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 + 1 = 10
Damage, cold iron longsword: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

And a giant whiff is heard all the way to Absalom

Grim adjusts his position a little further away from the the thugs' weapons. Diagonally up and right once, please.

"My companions want to let you surrender. Your choice. I have more than enough arrows for the lot of you." He stands, arrow nocked and drawn, pointing through the doorway.

Readied action to loose on the first of them to take offensive action.

Bow w/ PBS & FE: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 1 + 2 = 22
Bow w/ PBS & FE: 1d8 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 1 + 2 = 10

Brominate breaks the half-orcs ankles and leaves her there, taking her potion from her and examining the area.

inside the building, Nyalis slashes one of the bandits surprisingly that was a hit with their current condition

One of the other bandits says "We can't surrender, we'll be killed anyways!" He goes to fire his bow at the party but is killed quickly by Grim's shot.

The injured man by Nyalis holds up his hands at that point, dropping his weapon. the other two also back down

"OK, we'll stop. but if you don't kill Rohkar he will kill us all"

"Only kinda helpful. Who in this frozen woods is Rohkar, and how will we know him?"

"Rohkar, why does the name sound so familiar?" Easlis ponders before continuing. "I'll make you a deal: if you lead us to Rohkar, you would be free to go. We could even put in a good word for you when we return to the town such that you would be given proper care. If not..." Easlis glances at Grim's longbow and raises an eyebrow making sure the bandits got the hint.

Intimidate: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

If the bandits do not attack again because of my bad roll
He then wanders through the main room casting detect magic in every direction, including towards the ceiling and floor, while still holding the scimitar in one hand.

Too bad I left the rope back at the mule. Actually, it might have been too good of a rope for this fellows.

"So where are the rest of your friends?" the magus asks with a cold voice.

Nyalis stops actively attacking the bandits but does not let his guard down. We may be beating these bandits now but I don't trust them at all, he thinks.

"On your knees!" Nyalis commands the bandits. "No sudden moves or you will taste my blade!"

Nyalis listens to the response of the bandits as they are interrogated by Grimgisli and Easlis

Sense Motive: 1d20 ⇒ 14 To see if they are lying or if he should believe the bandits.

Readied action: strike at close target. Trigger is any sudden moves or dangerous appearing actions. Perception check to see if they act badly.
Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

The bandit you are questioning looks up towards the ceiling as you ask about Rohkar.

A male voice from the second floor balcony floats down to the group, echoing around the room. "Oh you'll know him when you see him! I'm Rohkar, and you are trespassing on our turf!"

Looking up you don't see a man, but you do see two skeletons moving down the wooden staircase. they are covered in frost and ice, with little icicles hanging from their ribcages.

The two skeletons move down the stairs, reaching towards the party with clawed hands Double moves for both Skeletons

The surrendering bandits scatter, trying to get out of the way of the skeletons, heedless of the party at this point
If you feel like it, those by the door can take AoOs against the bandits that moved away

bold may act:
Brominate, Grim, Nyalis, Easlis, Bazikian

Stat Tracker

Global Condition: None |

Global Condition:
Grimgisli HP: 7/12 - AC: 16/14/12 Status:
Bazikian HP: 12/12 - AC: 17/11/16 Status:
Easlis: HP: 9/11 - AC: 15/11/14 Status:
Brominate HP: 8/11 - AC: 17/14/13 Status:
Nyalis HP: 9/9 - AC: 16/13/13 Status:

NPCS:
Red Skeleton HP:?? | AC: ??
Blue Skeleton HP:?? | AC: ??
Bandit Leader HP:?? | AC: ??

Just to be sure, the bandits don't look to do anything combative? I'll leave it to GM if Nyalis' perception check should make him feel threatened or not.

So we finally meet this Rhokar, Nyalis thinks. From the way the other bandits described him, he must be a powerful leader if all the they are so afraid of him and his punishment..

Seeing the skeletons rush towards the group, Nyalis assesses the situation.Know(Arcana): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25 Not sure if this is a reasonable check or not. The real question is: Does Nyalis think this is the necromancer from the ambush site or would he not make the connection?

Nyalis rolled fairly high for initiative, so assuming that he can use a bomb without endangering Easlis or Grim, he will. If not, I'll repost an action after they move.

Nyalis shouts "Stand back!" to the group as he grabs a small vial from his belt pouch. Nyalis quicly adds an additional ingredient, shakes it vigerously and tosses the contents to the west. Standard action: Bomb, 3 squares directly west. The goal is to hit the square where the end of the table is and catch both skeletons in the blast for 7 points of fire damage, reflex DC for half.

As he releases his fire missile, Nyalis recites his incantation. "Rosa naur tuulo' Arvandor!"

Attack, Bomb, targets AC5 to hit the grid square: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Damage, bomb: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

"Skeletons? Really? What kind of self-respecting fool would abuse the dead like that?"

Grim draws again and looses a shaft at the skeleton to his right (red).

Bow w/ PBS: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 1 = 15
damage w/ PBS: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

What, is it, like 50/50 a hit will do ANY damage? DR5/Bashing, right? Oh, well, every build has a weak point. Time for someone else to shine. You go, boys!

A grim appears on Easlis's face when he hears the voice of the necromancer and even moves out of the way from the escaping bandits.

Those poor buggers. Running like that in their current state, they won't last long.

"So you're the cause of all this killing, pillaging and for this blasted weather! Well, it all ends now!"

Easlis says as he dashes for the first skeleton. He imbues his weapon with arcane power, grips it with both of his hands before jumping and landing on the undead with a powerful blow.

Attack with scimitar: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

One more use of arcane pool to add enchantment on the scimitar.

Bazikian, I guess the effect of the bless is over, right?

Shortly after locating his thrown dagger, he hears a commotion from inside. Brominate sighs audibly, looks at the half-orc with sadness and says, "I just want peace. Why are men so eager to avoid it?"

Don't know if I should reroll to get through window. Or if we can use rolls from previous turn. At any rate, if he can stealthy unlock the window and jump/tumble through, that'd be great!

Disable Device: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 Std. Action to unlock window
Stealth: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20
Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 Yoo-hoo? Anybody in there?
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17 Move action to jump (or break) through the window

EDIT: Hopefully his cloak and hood protect Brom from any broken glass. Perhaps it was even unlocked! .. .. ..

Easlis, bless has a duration of 10 rounds, I don't think it's done yet. GM, what round are we in...? Also... this has been a long adventuring day! I was all out of channels after the snowman encounter, dang it!

Bazikian calls out to the bandits as they flee. "Don't flee into the cold; once we take care of this guy, we'll sort all this out!" He then raises his crossbow and fires at the skeleton bearing down on him (red).

Crossbow: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Move action to reload.

GM, if Bless is still active you could add the bless bonuses as well. So that would make the attack 19 and damage: 10 .

Is there a chair between the table and the fireplace? Do I have to make an additional move to get it out of my way if I want to pass through there?

Lots going on this round!

reflex 1: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
reflex 2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Both skeletons are caught in the splash of the bomb thrown by Nyalis.
In the future, please include the DC for any check required by your attacks. also, I think I'm missing something on the damage. splash should be equal to your int modifier + 1. that would be 5 damage, plus one for point blank shot. am I missing another +1 to make it 7?

Easlis destroys one skeleton, but as it falls it explodes in an icy blast, shards of ice pelting Easlis
1d6 ⇒ 6 Easlis takes 6 damage

Grim fires true, but the arrow bounces off of a bone and does nothing. Bazikian fires but misses.
Bless is still up, I believe this is round 6? so should last through the combat

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Meanwhile, outside the lodge...

Brominate tries to quietly open the window, but finds it locked. unfortunately he is unable to get the latch open.

You can attempt to smash the window on your next turn

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Back in the lodge

the remaining skeleton moves up to Nyalis and slashes at him with 2 claws
claw: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
damage: 1d4 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 2 + (3) = 7
claw: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
damage: 1d4 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 2 + (2) = 7

it is unable to cut through Nyalis' defenses.

those in the lodge can hear a soft voice speaking an incantation, and they see some of the chunks of the remaining skeleton knit back together

1d8 ⇒ 3

bold may act:
Grimgisli, Brominate, Easlis, Bazikian, Nyalis
At the start of his turn Nyalis takes
1d6 ⇒ 1 damage

Stat Tracker

Global Condition: None |

Global Condition:
Grimgisli HP: 7/12 - AC: 16/14/12 Status:
Bazikian HP: 12/12 - AC: 17/11/16 Status:
Easlis: HP: 3/11 - AC: 15/11/14 Status:
Brominate HP: 8/11 - AC: 17/14/13 Status:
Nyalis HP: 9/9 - AC: 16/13/13 Status:

NPCS:
Red Skeleton HP:-6 | AC: ??
Blue Skeleton HP:-16 | AC: 19
Bandit Leader HP:?? | AC: ??

Locked! And this frigid weather has stolen all the nimbleness from my fingers!

I could go around... but I'd rather not walk right through the back door... window it is.

What do you want me to do as far as trying to break the window. If possible, I'd prefer to let Brom get a running start and acrobat his way through the window. But if you say I need to make a Str check or something, I'll just pick up the half-orc's sword and swing it at the window. Or my dagger. Or whatever I gotta do to get inside this round without walking around to a door, haha. So here are rolls for either method.

Strength check: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (8) - 1 = 7
or
Acrobtics through the window!: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23

I'm working on the assumption that the skeleton damage is cold, like the icy blast that got Easlis? If not, this next part won't make as much sense. This is the whole 1 damage at the start of the turn.
Nyalis winces at the cold coming from the skeleton as it chills him to the bone.

After shaking off the effects of the skeleton, Nyalis listens to the incantation coming from up the stairs. Spellcraft: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20 Does he recognize the spell?

Reguardless of whether he recognizes it...
"Up the stairs! We can't let Rohkar cast his spells unopposed! You all might have to deal with this skeleton while Easlis and I get Rohkar!" shouts Nyalis to the rest of the team. He follows through with his shout and dashes toward the voice. Double move to go as far as he can up the stairs and then get in combat with Rohkar, assuming there is enough total movement. I think 50' should get him to the top of the stairs, leaving either 1 diagonal square or 2 straight squares left. Hard to say until I see what is in the room. This should provoke an AOO from the skeleton. Hope armor and dex holds. Assuming he doesn't get cut down by the skeleton, he should be on the second floor where the token is.

Daily bombs left: 1/5
Daily extracts left: 2
Rations left: 4
Mutagen: 0/1

I would really like to know as well if the damage type would be cold or not, since I have cold resistance. And if the blast comes with a save just like Nyalis's bombs.

"Right you are brother, let's get the necromancer. Much better then dealing with his exploding minions." Easlis replies cleaning his face and following Nyalis upstairs.

Before climbing the stairs he looks back at Grim and Zeke: "If you do manage to kill the damn thing, run as far away from it as possible, preferably in our direction."

Double move action upstairs and continuing until I'm in striking distance of the bandit chief.

Recognize spell or incantation: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16

Grim moves in, looking for a line of sight to the caster.

If he sees the target, he will loose at him. If he does not, he will loose at the remaining skeleton.

Bow w/ Bless: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 5 + 1 = 17 PBS for +1; FE for caster, if human, +2
Bow Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 5 PBS for +1; FE for caster, if human, +2

So, enough to actually damage the skeleton (6 piercing) if I can't see the caster.

Sorry I should make sure i specify when it is typed damage. the death burst damage as well as the beginning of the turn damage are both cold type damage

@Brominate: I don't think there is a way to bust through a window by making a pure acrobatics check. doesn't matter how nimble you are, if you don't have enough force behind you you're not going to be breaking through a pane of glass. The glass has hardness and HP just like any object. you can attack it with a weapon, which will almost guarantee a broken window, then climb through. just have to roll a 3 on damage

Brominate smashes the window with the back of his dagger and scrambles through the opening quickly. He finds himself in a small kitchen.

A large fireplace takes up most of the north wall of this room, its radiant heat providing palpable relief from the cold weather outside. Cabinets and shelves line the remaining wall space, and four windows look out on the wintry landscape surrounding the lodge.
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Bazikian fires his crossbow again at the skeleton:
crossbow: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21
crossbow: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18 [ooc]Bazikian is killer with that thing
damage: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 5) = 8

As Nyalis moves away the skeleton grabs at him
claw: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Nyalis recognizes the spell as Inflict Light Wounds

Easlis and Nyalis move up the stairs, but do not see the bandit. Grim fires at the skeleton, doing some damage.

The skeleton moves up to Bazikian and slashes at him
claw: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
claw: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

just outside the door, Easlis and Bazikian hear the bandit's voice again. two of the bandits that were killed on the porch rise up and stumble into the room as zombies.

Bold may act:
Easlis, Brominate, Nyalis, Grimgisli, Bazikian, Bandit, skeleton, zombies

Stat Tracker

Global Condition: None |

Global Condition:
Grimgisli HP: 7/12 - AC: 16/14/12 Status:
Bazikian HP: 12/12 - AC: 17/11/16 Status:
Easlis: HP: 5/11 - AC: 15/11/14 Status:
Brominate HP: 8/11 - AC: 17/14/13 Status:
Nyalis HP: 9/9 - AC: 16/13/13 Status:

NPCS:
Red Skeleton HP:-10? | AC: 17
Blue Skeleton HP:-16 | AC: 19
Bandit Leader HP:?? | AC: ??

Feeling the warmth provided by the shelter, Brominate glances back out and, seeing the woman unconscious outside, feels an icy chill in his heart. Brominate drops his pack in the corner and sets his cold weather blanket (which he had been wearing as a cloak of sorts) on the window sill. Then he approaches the door and listens.

Stealth: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

Surrounded and cornered, Bazikian drops his crossbow and holds his starknife and buckler in front of himself, doing his best to dodge and parry the zombie and skeleton's attacks. "Hurry up and take down the necromancer!" he yells in his high-pitched voice. "It's getting a bit crowded down here!"

Total defence, AC now 21. Hopefully I can last a round or two! No nat 20s, GM!

I'm a little bit confused about some of the details here. I think Nyalis is at the top of the stairs. 2 questions: 1 - Where is Easlis relative to Nyalis? 2 - Can Nyalis & Easlis see down into the main room or is our sight blocked by walls on the outside of the stairs?

That's a bit odd, thinks Nyalis. Why would Rohkar be casting inflict light wounds? Know(Arcana): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26 That seems to be a reasonable roll to find out about why use that spell, but if not please let me know or just say he doesn't learn anything.

After hearing Bazikian, Nyalis responds "Where is the necromancer? I thought he was up here but now I don't see him. Is it invisible?"

Trying to delay posting an action until I know more about what Nyalis can see or not see on ground level.

My guess is that we're in the right position, and there's a door in front of us. I'll redo my action if I'm mistaken.

"He should be somewhere around here. I doubt the bandits lied to us."

Hearing the noises from behind the door the half elf kicks the door with his right foot, storming in the room up and getting as close to the spellcaster as possible.

Strength check to open the door: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

"In the name of anything you might think holy . . .." Grim doesn't like the rising dead, nor does he like having them focus on the one easy target.

He tries to help Bazikian out by putting an arrow in the closer zombie.

Bow w/ Bless & PBS: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 11
Damage w/ PBS: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 Piercing

Pobody's Nerfect.

Easlis bashes open the door to a room covered in maps with a large L shaped table in the middle. but he does not see any enemies in the room. there is another door to the north east.

Nyalis follows Easlis up the stairs and wracks his brain for info on the spell that was cast.

I think everyone is in the correct positions. the shaded area where Grim is standing is under the wooden balcony of the second floor. Nyalis and Easlis are standing on top of the balcony and can see the whole hall.

Listening at the door, Brominate can hear the sounds of battle and Bazikian's yell for help.

Bazikian tries to back into a corner and defend himself as best as he can before being overwhelmed.
he feels an unnatural cold coming off of the skeleton that physically hurts him

I'll hold off on posting actions this round until Nyalis goes.

cold damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Stat Tracker

Global Condition: None |

Global Condition:
Grimgisli HP: 7/12 - AC: 16/14/12 Status:
Bazikian HP: 6/12 - AC: 17/11/16 Status:
Easlis: HP: 5/11 - AC: 15/11/14 Status:
Brominate HP: 8/11 - AC: 17/14/13 Status:
Nyalis HP: 9/9 - AC: 16/13/13 Status:

NPCS:
Red Skeleton HP:-10? | AC: ??
Blue Skeleton HP:-16 | AC: 19
Bandit Leader HP:?? | AC: ??
Red Zombie HP: ?? | AC: ??
Black Zombie HP: ?? | AC: ??

CLW potion: 1d8 ⇒ 1

Oh goody!

It's 1d8+1, so double the healing actually!