Buried Secrets (Inactive)

Game Master overfiend_87

I look over at Ostag. Which door is more commonly used?

Turning back to the guard: When testing security, you have to think like the criminals.

Ostog takes a little time to examine both doors and the floor. Shaking his head he turns to Jaidoh: "Sorry Mistress, I can't say with these stone covered halls."

Track (Survival): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

I growl deeply and menacingly at the guards as I pass saying nothing.

perception 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23 Anything useful or out of the norm
survival('Tracking' 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12 To see if there is any wear in the floor, a dirtier path or something to indicate heavy travel

Finder of Stones quietly follows the rest of the group. Human interactions in the city are strange.I can not wait to get back to my tribe when this is all done He thinks to himself.

Utrath bows to Jaidoh as he moves to look at the stone floors, putting his hands down and feeling the song of the stone. He sweeps his hand over the stone, looking at the dust underneath. "Hmmm..." he says slowly to himself, thinking.

Survival 10 + 9 = 19 taking a 10 to see if he can discern any tracks and answer Jaidoh's question.

1d20 ⇒ 20
Survival assistance for Utrah

The guards shrug
"Either one. They both lead to the same place." he points out, staying nearby to escort the group.

Right is right.

I point to the door on the right. This one first.

There's no dust here. Everything is very clean and well maintained here.

They escort you through the door where you come to a corridor where there are several other doors. They take the only one on the right and lead you through where you find the warehouse. There are many empty crates, waiting to be packed and many more guards here. Some heavily armoured with the red uniform and some above on the scaffoldings above with bows ready and drawn, but also with two short swords on their waist. They have a similar matching uniform, but with two blades crossed and a arrow through the two on their capes.

To the south west, one of the men leaves and heads to a area that looks like a office of somekind and from your position you can't see much, but a man in a red robe sat at a table, you think. Further to the north up against the wall in hastily constructed cages are groups of men and women of all ages and even some children. They all look like they've been here for a while and some show marks of being beaten and treated harshly. One of the guards leads to the office and knock on the door.

MAP

The grey bits are part of the scaffholding above. only way to get to it would be the stairs, which you can't see nor have seen.

This is quite an interesting tour. There are a number of issues that may or may not be violations. Obviously we'll need to speak to your superior right away to clear things. Standard procedure really. Lead on.

How high up from the ground is the scaffolding, and how tall are the boxes next to the scaffolding? (Basically I want to know if I could use a box to get up without stairs or just jump up and grab the bottom of the scaffolding and pull myself up if the need arose.)

How many guards total do we see? How many have bows up on the scaffolding?

Why so many guards here inside? Are you afraid that the prisoners will escape?

5 on the ground? 2 up top?

"Pretty uniforms" says the druid, "I wonder who they belong to?" say Utrath, as he nervously looks around at the men in armor.

"It seams a sufficient number of men." Ostog adds.

Thinking of which, how many guards do you have inside? And how many out?

Finder of Stones will keep close to the group with spear ready and try to keep an eye on everything going on.

The men are all dressed in clothing of Men of the Crimson Banner. the Gnome had told you in advance about the group often doing mercenary work and other work that generally adventure's do.

"We need them in case any foolhardy hero-types come running in. You being what you are, we can most likely trust you." he says as the other man opens the door to fetch the man in charge. Out comes a large man, over 6ft tall and with a huge blade strapped to his back which appears top quality. His cape is the same as those with the large shields, but he weared banded mail and has no helm. He is bald, but with a horrific scar coming across his face. The marks are pucker-shaped with a nasty wound, revealing it to be the wound of a devilfish.

Behind him you see a robed tiefling. A young man with one arm in a sling looking quite cowed. He is wearing a red robe with many arcane symbols and on the back a picture of a open book with a decorative flash coming out of him and that same C as on the others. Before he speaks the big man turns to him and raises a hand threateningly.
"Get back inside and finish the paperwork! I don't wany any mistakes this time, or the harbor master will be here again and your neck will be next." the young tiefling male slips back inside, clearly cowed by the huge man who turns back to face the group. "Who are these people? Why the hell did you bring strangers into the warehouse?!" the soldier seems to be at a loss for words and everyone moves their hands, ready to draw weapons.

Round 1

Team Iniative:

Rabe the Huntsman: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Finder of Stones: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
Ostog Oath-Breaker: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
Jaidoh Palumbra: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Alcaydian Indros IV: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Utrath Pallan: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19

Men of the Crimson Banner #1: 1d20 ⇒ 20
Men of the Crimson Banner #2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
Captain Ellis: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10
Denis Dubosc: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21

Ostog vs Men of the Crimson Banner #2: 1d100 ⇒ 49 Ostog Wins

Order:
Jaidoh Palumbra
Denis Dubosc
Ostog Oath-Breaker
Men of the Crimson Banner #2
Men of the Crimson Banner #1
Urath Pallan
Rabe the Huntsman
Finder of Stones
Captain Ellis
Alcaydia Indros IV

For simplicity's sake, I've put a yellow triangle on those below the grey. Whenever someone is under it, they'll gain a yellow triangle. Also Captain Ellis is obviously the big guy with the sword and Denis Dubosc is the tiefling who was being bullied by him. Concerning the men of the crimson banner, #2 are those with the bows and #1 are the ones with the axes and tower shields.

MAP

Denis Dubosc is on delay until he sees how the situation unfolds.

I look to the others and shrug.

Excuse me Ostog, could you move over (diagonally up) out of the way for a moment so that I can speak with this gentleman.

If/when Ostog moves, I will shift over to W29 and cast Color Spray DC15 straight to the left. It should get at least the big guy and one guard, possibly the second guard and the guy in the room since they are all in the 15' cone.

"Well of cause Mistress." Ostog says with a grin.

Ostog moves to S31.

Atk on T30:: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
Dmg:: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Finder of Stones will attack the guard at Z29 with his spear

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Doubt that hits
1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11 damage in case im wrong

T-30 will be the focus of Alcaydian's attention. Unless he's dead by the end of the round in which case he'll move to the next closest combatant.
Rabe, Ostog and myself should single opponents out because we can strike them dead alone. The rest of you concentrate your attacks on a single opponent.   

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 162d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 6) + 6 = 13

Uthran is standing at W29 :p You could squeeze into the space, though it'll incur a -4 to both of you to AC and Attack.

Utrath will make his move, once the Crimson guys have rained down death and destruction.

I'll move to  Y30 to attack the guy at z30, I misread the early post of Ostog.    

I will laugh and draw my sword as I move toward Ellis (W-28)

Attack 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

Damage 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (1, 3) + 4 = 8

Never got a response as to whether I may be able to use the boxes to climb up to the cat walk.

Utrath looks at the archers above, knowing that they can pick off the fighters down below without fear of reprisal. He moves backward out of range from the fighters and call to the earth and rocks upon which this warehouse is built. "Great earth, make all tremble at your might, let these stones be like the rocks that tumble down the hillside, taking all before then." Taking out his sling he starts to swing one of the stones.

Round One: HP 10, AC17
5ft step out of combat
Std Action: Cast magic Stone
Move Action: Take out and prepare sling.

Want feedback from Jaidoh to see what she wants to do as it's actually Utrath in the way. Don't want he rto waste a turn

I did not realize that Utrath was the one there, got him and Ostog mixed up. If this changes anyone else's actions, they should repost.

Switch of actions since Utrath goes after the guards.

I will move to Y32 and cast Color Spray which should get all three guards.

Move Action: Move to Y32
Standard Action: Cast Color Spray - DC15 Will or Stunned and/or Unconscious and/or Blinded.
Should catch all three guards.

will save: 1d20 ⇒ 1 lol total FAIL

unconcious: 2d4 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7 and 7 rounds. That's them out of the game.

The robed figure then moves to the open door. He's visable, but he doesn't do anything for the moment and tries to remain outside the captain's eyesight.

Ostog might want to change his action due to the changed in circumstances.

No thanks I'll keep it and see where it takes me :D

okey

The three men knocked out by Jaidoh's color spray continue to snooze on the ground, driving the captain mad as it looks like he's grown as dark red as his scar.
"Reinforcements needed! That includes you, pipsqueek." he points at the wounded Tiefling when he gives this order.

Men of the Crimson Banner #2

One of the men above aims his bow and Rabe and then looses a shaft, which just shoots off and imbeds itself in one of the crates. Another opens fire and the arrow imbeds itself near one of the sleeping guards, but not hitting them.

Another moves over and hastily aims for Ostog who is fighting one of the men, but the arrow just bounces off the floor. Another few make their way across the catwalks, trying to get better positions to fire at the group.

attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

attack: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 3 - 4 = 14

four men merge from behind the crates. Two from the right and two from the left. Some head over to the north cells, protecting their living cargo whilst the other two come towards the group. One manages to end up flanking Oleg.

Men of the Crimson Banner #1

The armoured guards now attack. First the one striking at Oleg, however his bulky shield becomes a hindrance and he can't get a good enough aim for a blow and the axe blade just bounces off his armour. Another man attempts to cut down Rabe, but again the bulky shield seems to get in the way and his swing just hits air. You can tell the captain is so disgraced since his other heavily armoued men are asleep.

attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

MAP

Urath up

Round 2

Finder of Stones will 5' to X28 and attack the guard on rabe at V28
with his spear.

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22 to hit
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20 to confirm
1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 Damage
1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11 Crit Damage

Well, that could have gone worse. I am waiting to see what the others do before acting.

All, if possible, shift beneath the walkways to get out of the archer's aim.

As round 1 in previous post, 5ft step move to W,30.

Apparently my last post didn't count? I had attacked Ellis.

"By Gorum no you don't." Ostog hisses as one of the men move up behind him. During the combat he switches his position to get away from the place between the two and strikes at his first target again.

Round 2
5-foot step to S30
Atk. on T30: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Dmg.: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

I can post now but from the way things have been going it seems like I'm supposed to wait for Ellis before I post?

Rabe's blade comes down and slams into the captain, knocking him with some force, but he quickly recovers. You only manages to give him a small wound from the look of it, but he looks furious at the barbarian.

If finder wants he can still attack that guard like he mentioned in round one, but the guard is currently asleep and helpless. So question is...coup de grace or focus on those awake and mobile?

Captain Ellis

The captain, angered and enraged at how this has gone lifts his blade high and brings down a over-head chop at Rabe, causing a horrific wound on the barbarian. you can see the bloodlust, burning in Captain Ellis' eyes.

attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (5, 1) + 9 = 15

Alcaydian - DM Aron usually does not care if you post out of order. You can usually post an alternative action - If Enemy A is dead, then attack Enemy B, if he is also dead, then pull out a flask of mead and celebrate.

I am waiting for an updated map so that I know where everyone has moved to before I post my actions.

Alcaydian seeing the damage done to Rabe moves to strike Ellis. His blade sings through the air as it seeks its target.

Reused my original roll:

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 6) + 6 = 13
[ooc] not really sure where he is standing. Willing to take attacks of opportunity if its the only way I can get there.

I will keep the same action in hopes of speeding the pbp process

Okey then, coup de grace it is.

extra coup de grace damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Finger thrusts his spear into the neck of one of the men, killing him instantly.

Alcaydian rushes past the two men under Ellis' command. One manages to nip him with his axe blade, but the other one struggles with the heavy shield and being so close to captain Ellis. He swings his blade at captain Ellis, but does no harm as it merely slams against his armour.

AoO 1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

AoO 2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

Round 2

Order:
Jaidoh Palumbra
Denis Dubosc
Ostog Oath-Breaker
Men of the Crimson Banner #2
Men of the Crimson Banner #1
Urath Pallan
Rabe the Huntsman
Finder of Stones
Captain Ellis
Alcaydia Indros IV

MAP

Round 2

Jaidoh, seeing the first three armored guards fall, shifts over to W31 and again sends a cone of bright colors out of her hands and into the eyes of the guards fighting Ostog and Alcaydian.

Move Action: Move to W31
Standard Action: Cast Color Spray DC15 Will or all kinds of bad things. Should hit V28 and T30.

I posted my Round 2 a few posts back.

Ah, color spray, the most OP low level spell in existance :) I love that spell.

Hp:0 Rage Hp:2

Flying into a rage at being hit so heavily by Ellis I attack again. Still laughing.
Attack 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Damage 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (2, 5) + 7 = 14

Will 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
Int 1d20 ⇒ 20
These are too establish who my allies are, just a bit of RP fluff
After hitting him I 5ft step back to X-29 so that I am near Uthra and Finder. I grunt "Healing" between bouts of mad laughter.

will save: 1d20 ⇒ 20

Close, but no cigar.

The sprey of all kinds of flashing colours issue from Jaidoh's hands, however this time it doesn't appear to effect the two warriors who manage to fight off the effects of these strange flashing colours.

The tiefling in the room sees how the battle is going on and he begains to cast a spell, wincing in pain from his arm, but carrying it through and his eyes burn a infernal colour for a moment and the captain's sword begins to glow red hot. Captain Ellis drops his blade from the intense heat and the Tiefling gives a wink in your direction. The captain, furious screamins as he points at the wizard.
"After I've delt with these fools, I'll break both your arms, then your legs and then throw you into the water!"

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

Ostog's weapon bounces off the man's shield, keeping it up as he's fighting against you, but you can tell that he's never fought such a powerful warrior before.

Men of the Crimson Banner

One of the men in leather armour steps over, two shortswords drawn and attacks Ostog. His first blade knocks against your armour, but the second blade manages to get a lucky hit.

Attack 1: 1d20 ⇒ 15

Attack 2: 1d20 ⇒ 19

crit threat: 1d20 ⇒ 18

damage: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (2, 1) + 2 = 5

Another man runs over to aid Captain Ellis, keeping his blades out and getting close to Alycadian whilst the others open fire on the rest of the group. Many of the arrows miss harmlessly, but one manages to catch Jaidoh in the shoulder.

attack vs Jaidoh 1d20 ⇒ 3

attack vs Jaidoh 1d20 ⇒ 19

damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

attack vs Finder 1d20 ⇒ 11

attack vs Finder 1d20 ⇒ 11

attack vs Finder 1d20 ⇒ 7

attack vs Utrath 1d20 ⇒ 5

Men of the Crimson Banner

The man near Rabe attemps to attack the barbarian, seeing the wound as a oppitunuty to take him down, but his bulky shield again gets in the way where another attemps to attack Ostog, but again that huge shield that is protecting them well doesn't do them any good offensively.

attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

The sleeping men sleep off a few hours and the guars to the north exit out the backdoor after getting the prybar out of the way last round.

map updated

Next action I will cast cure light on Rabe, then 5' step to x28.

1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Round 3

I shout: Alcay, shift over so I can try to disable their fighters.

If he moves to U28, I will move to V29 and Cast color spray defensively which should get the captain, the armored guy, and the other yellow triangled guard.

Cast Defensively: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25 vs DC17 <-- extra +1 CL if this is a dimly lit area.

If Alcaydian does not move to U28, I will repost my action.

Round 2

"Finder, Rabe needs your healing hands." Utrath speaks loudly to his friend as he extinguishes the life from a sleeping guard.

Selecting one of the magically enhanced stone, he aims at one of the archers.

Sling thrown magic stone at R,26 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20 damage 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10