Clebsch GM Wrath of the Righteous Adventure Path (Inactive)

Game Master Clebsch73

Avelina reared back in revulsion at the giant spider mere feet away from her. Five foot step

"BY THE GODDESS. Why does it have to be SPIDERS." She shuddered, closed her eyes, and stuck out her tongue with a soundless "BLECH."

"Stay away from me!"

Instinctively calling upon her "divine magic," Avelina screamed at the large black spider, a scream only it could hear.

Word of the Inheritor Ear-piercing Scream: 1d6 ⇒ 4
DC 16 Fort Save to take half damage and not be dazed

Caught by at least some surprise at the giant spider descending at him, Karas dropped his sword and let loose his rage. Then began to claw at the horse sized black spider.

Free Action: Bloodrage
Full round action: Attack

Claw attack 1, Power Attack: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 7 - 1 = 26
Claw Damage, Power Attack: 1d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 2 = 7
Claw attack 2, Power Attack: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (18) + 7 - 1 = 24
Claw Damage, Power Attack: 1d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 2 = 11

Woops misread the dice roll lol Crit confirmation
Claw 1 Confirm, power attack: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 7 - 1 = 11
Claw 1 crit damage, power attack: 1d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 2 = 7

Tauni aimed her crossbow first at the spider's head and then at a spot further back. She wavered and finally fired at the head, but at the last moment, the head shifted positions and the arrow bounced off its side.

Avelina sent forth a personalized sonic attack, but whether because it had a different anatomy or the energy just missed the must vulnerable point, the spell did minimal damage and failed to stun the creature. 2 points.

As these things were happening, Karas was dropping his sword and transforming, claws growing and muscles bulging. He tore into the giant black widow, ripping a leg off and piercing the chitin so deeply, black ichor oozed out. Crit did not confirm, 18 points.

The spider reacted to the damage inflicted by Karas by biting him. In his raging state, he left himself open to the bite and it cut deep into his shoulder. 13 points. The poison, however, did not manage to affect him. As soon as the bite was delivered, the spider retreated five feet up onto the ruins of the house.

Anevia takes a step back, so she has a clear shot over Avelina's head at the large target, sending two arrows in quick succession.

The first arrow hits but does not do much damage, the second overshots. 2 points.

Round 1
Tauni (ranged attack, missed)
Avelina (spell, 2 lethal to black widow)
Karas (raging, 13 lethal)(attacks, 2 hits, 18 to black widow)
Black Widow Female (27 lethal)(attacks, does 13 to Karas)
Anevia (2 ranged attacks, 1 hits, 2 to Black Widow)
Ellena
Franti
Wenduag
Black Widow male
Anarya

Ellena and Franti are up. The Black Widow is five feet above the ground level. It is a DC 10 climb check to climb to the same height, although the spider can be attacked from the ground. The spider only has a reach of 5 feet.

Ellena took a 5' step to the southeast, and swung Radiance as she did att he female black widow.

Attack (Power Attack) 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

Damage 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

When the web spread throughout the ravine, Franti cursed under his breath. He wouldn't be able to use Karas as a distraction as he had planned. He would have to strike the spider head on.

The fool swatted at the smaller creature as he approached the webbing, smile forced as he struggled with his disgust of the spider.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25 for Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5, nonlethal

Ellena and Franti attacked next. Ellena hacked a chunk out of the Black Widow female's abdomen, nearly killing it (8 points). Franti gave the male a headache before it had a chance to attack anyone (5 nonlethal).

As Karas, Ellena, and Franti were battling the vermin, Wenduag stepped forward to where she could reach Karas' dropped sword. "Let me help!" she yells, waiting for Karas to allow her to pick up his sword.

The male spider lunged at the flailing, raging form of Karas and chomped hard but missed the moving target. Then it retreated into the relative safety of the web.

Round 1
Tauni (ranged attack, missed)
Avelina (spell, 2 lethal to black widow)
Karas (raging, 13 lethal)(attacks, 2 hits, 18 to black widow)
Black Widow Female (35 lethal)(attacks, does 13 to Karas)
Anevia (2 ranged attacks, 1 hits, 2 to Black Widow)
Ellena (attack, hit, 8 to Black Widow)
Franti (attack, hit, 5 nonlethal to Male Black Widow)
Wenduag (moves, picks up sword if allowed)
Black Widow male (5 nonlethal)(attacks, misses, moves)
Anarya

Round 2
Tauni
Avelina
Karas
Black Widow Female
Anevia
Ellena
Franti
Wenduag
Black Widow male
Anarya

Anarya, Tauni, Avelina, and Karas are up.

Round 2

Tauni saw a chance when the male spider retreated. Without fear of hitting a friend, she was able to take another shot with her crossbow.

Prescience 1d20 ⇒ 7
To hit 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
Damage 1d8 + 0 ⇒ (6) + 0 = 6

Possible crit,
Confirm 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Damage 1d8 + 0 ⇒ (4) + 0 = 4

Seeing that the tide of battle was with her and her fellow heroes, Avelina jumped to her Champion's side. She sneered at the wounded black widow.

"You think you can just scare me half to death then run away?"

She once more makes the familiar motion of drawing a bow and firing, and two "arrows" of force fly into the giant black widow. The female, to be clear

Volley of Holy Arrows Magic Missiles: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (3, 2) + 2 = 7

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Anarya rushed forward and laid a hand on Karas, healing him. She turned to Wenduag with an encouraging smile, nodding at her. "We fight together," she said. "You're one of us if you choose to be."

Karas smiled as the warm light of Anarya sealed the punctures of the spider. He dropped the giant leg of the widow and nodded to Wendaug as he leapt into the web after the male.

I actually don't know the webbing rules? I'm assuming its difficult terrain and will force me to take only 1 swing. GM please fill in anything else I am missing in this action?

Claw Attack, Power attack: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 7 - 1 = 16
Claw Damage, Power attack: 1d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 2 = 12

Tauni took advantage of a momentary opening between herself and the male spider and put a crossbow bolt into its thorax.

Avelina sent two divine arcane missiles at the larger spider. The energy punctures and burns the bulbous abdomen of the beast and knocks off a couple more legs. The fearsome creature collapsed, bleeding dark blood.

Karas raged after the retreating male and immediately became entangled in the web. But although this restricted his ability to fight, he was still able to reach the spider to attack. But the restriction was enough to keep his claws from hurting the spider.

The movement cannot count as a 5 foot step since it is into difficult terrain, so only the first attack counts and it is at -2, which causes it to miss. Karas is also -4 to his dexterity, which lowers his AC to 13 (while raging). Because the webs are anchored to immovable objects, he cannot move any further and must make a strength or escape artist check to break free. The DC of the check is 19. Normally this would be 15, but Black Widow webs are extra strong.

Anevia advanced but ccould find no spot that would give her a clear shot at the male spider, but she fired anyway, expertly sending the arrow whistling past Avelina, Wenduag, and Karas, adding her arrow to the bolt that Tauni put into the beast. The male gave off a strange high pitched sound of rage and alarm.

Round 2
Tauni (ranged attack, hits, 6 to Male Black Widow)
Avelina (casts spell, 8 to Black Widow)
Karas (raging, entangled, 4 lethal)(moves, attacks)
Black Widow Female (bleeds)(44 lethal, unconscious, dying, bleeding)
Anevia (moves, ranged attack, hits, 2 to Male Black Widow)
Ellena
Franti
Black Widow male
Anarya
Wenduag

Ellena and Franti are up.

Ellena tried to force her way into the webbing and assist Karas with the remaining spider.

Strength check 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

As Karas and Ellena charged into the webbing, Franti had hesitation. Even a fool thought it unwise to walk into a spider's web.

Delay, I see no good actions for me, and I am fearing more spiders.

Ellena can either use the strength check to move into the webbed area 5 feet and be unentangled or she can use it to break the strands binding to Karas so he is unentangled while she remains outside the webs.

Groovy! I'll free Karas then. I still owe him for the whole I cut him with my sword while mind controlled earlier!

Ellena reached around Karas and managed to pulled back the web strands restricting Karas without herself becoming entangled. So Karas was free to attack the spider, provided it remained in reach. It also meant he was harder to hit, better able to dodge.

Franti, watched and waited for a moment.

The male spider, confronted with several large threats went into defensive mode and stepped back out of Karas reach. It lifted itself slightly and bent its abdomen forward between its eight legs. Out of the tip of the back end of its body shot a mass of sticky webs heading right for Karas.

If Karas had been calmer, he might have seen it coming and dodged out of the way, but his rage made him headstrong. The webs hit him and stuck to him and to the webs around him, undoing what Ellena had managed.

Karas is entangled and unable to move unless he makes a DC 14 strength or Escape Artist check. Others may aid him if they are adjacent. Moving into the web will result in becoming entangled unless one makes a strength or escape artist check. The DC is 5 lower than I quoted earlier because you get a +5 bonus if you are on the ground when you try to break free.

Round 2
Tauni (ranged attack, hits, 6 to Male Black Widow)
Avelina (casts spell, 8 to Black Widow)
Karas (raging, entangled, 4 lethal)(moves, attacks)
Black Widow Female (bleeds)(44 lethal, unconscious, dying, bleeding)
Anevia (moves, ranged attack, hits, 2 to Male Black Widow)
Ellena (moves, frees Karas from webs)
Franti (delays)
Black Widow male (moves, ranged web, hits Karas)
Anarya
Wenduag
Anarya is up.

Anarya scoops up the fallen sword and offers it to Wenduag, and smiles at the woman. As she presses the weapon into her hand, a spark of divine guidance goes with it.

Pick up weapon, cast guidance on Wenduag. She'll probably still need to spend a move action to take it from me on her turn.

She hits some rubble underfoot that throws off her jump, but she gets far enough to attack the spider, even though the webs cling to her and limit her ability to fight. Her first attack fails to hit the spider.

Round 3
Tauni
Avelina
Karas (raging, entangled, no movement, 4 lethal)
Black Widow Female (44 lethal, unconscious, dying, bleeding)
Anevia
Ellena
Franti
Black Widow male (5 nonlethal, 8 lethal)
Anarya
Wenduag (Entangled, no movement)

Tauni, Avelina, Ellena, and Franti are up. Do your worst. The spider looks badly hurt. One hit will probably end it.

Ellena again tried to tear some of the webbing away from Karas, so that he might have a chance to swing at the spider again.

Strength check 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

Karas strained against the New webbing roaring in indignation of the spider wrapping him up again.

Strength: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Tauni tried again to strike the spider with a crossbow bolt, hoping to hit a vulnerable spot and end the struggle.

Prescience 1d20 ⇒ 14
To hit 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Damage 1d8 + 0 ⇒ (6) + 0 = 6

I'll sub in the 14 for the to hit roll, giving a result of 17. I'm not sure if that will connect or not.

Entering back in after Tauni, might as well I suppose?

Seeing the battle near its conclusion, Franti drew his bow, and fired a volley after the wizard shot off hers.

Ranged Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16 for Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1, nonlethal.

I think Ellena got you free, Karas.

Technically I act before her so I wouldn't know she could free me

Avelina huffed and puffed at this one tenacious spider that refused to give up the ghost.

"UGH. You aren't worth my Divine Magic, you stupid spider."

Avelina hefted her crossbow from her back and fired off a shot at the retreating male black widow.

Attack with Light Crossbow (cover): 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 2 - 4 = 13
Not sure if the remaining spider is currently in melee, so I didn't take out the -4 for into melee yet
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 8

Sorry for the delay. Thursday night I got distracted by the events unfolding in France, after which I didn't feel much like posting anything. Friday I had to work my second job, attend a social event with my wife, and then finish grades for the end of term. So I'm just now getting back to my games.

Tauni, Avelina, and Anevia sent crossbow bolts and arrows flying. There were too many allies in the line of fire and so all the shots went over the spider's body. All attacks suffered -4 for cover and another -4 for Wenduag in melee with the spider. The spider is AC 14.

Franti had a better angle on his arrow shot, but still had to aim wide to avoid risk to Wenduag. His blunt arrow also missed.

The spider tried to bite Wenduag, but all the arrows flying past it distracted it and it missed. Then it tried to dash away to the safety of its hole, but Wenduag recognized the move from many battles with such vermin underground and she put Karas' sword through its head. The spider collapsed.

With some effort, all the people in the webs were freed and the spiders were put down for good. In the webbing was a dead cultist. The only things of value were a satchel with 3 potions and 4 scrolls.

The potions are for Resist Energy (Spell level 2, caster level 3), Aid (Spell level 2, caster level 3), and Barkskin +2 (Spell level 2, caster level 3). The scrolls are for Detect Snares and Pits (spell level 1, caster level 1), Bless (spell level 1, caster level 1), Feather Step (spell level 1, caster level 1), and Warding Weapon (spell level 2, caster level 3).

Items added to Party Loot

Franti hollered when Wenduag dealt the killing blow. "Wonderful Wendy! A splendid strike that almost, almost made me forget that you stabbed me not a few days back!" He winked as he hopped over to her, sheathing his bow. "And shot me with an arrow. Ah, those were the times! While nostalgic, I'm happy to not be on the sharp end of your blade."

The fool gives the mongrelwoman a slap on the back, grinning wildly. He turns his head to Ellena, beckoning her. "Ellena, Ellena! Let her hold radiance, maybe Gods were watching and she's like you now."

Ellena smiled wryly. "I appreciate the aid from our new friend, but I'm not quite ready to allow her to hold this blade just yet. But your help is appreciated, Wendaug. The Inheritor speaks of redemption. I'd be happy to try to help you with your continuing down this holy path. I bet your soul already feels lighter!"

Avelina pumps her fist triumphantly, her other hand on her hip.

"Oh! That would be most lovely! Our beloved Knight, Champion of the Radiant Princess, taking on an apprentice--a squire, yes!--to lead down the Path of Righteousness--or the Path of Radiance, even!"

When she has the opportunity to talk to Wenduag without making as much of a fuss as the others, Anarya takes the time to look the woman in the eyes and give a simple and heartfelt, "Thank you." She doesn't want to proselytize to her - Wenduag has seen enough of the zeal of Iomedeans. She needs someone to believe in her, not the other way around.

Once freed of the webbing and his rage Karas had a bit of a laugh at the giant pests. "Of all the things in this city. Spiders."

He turned to the mongrelwoman. "Thank you for helping, Hokana. Maybe you should hold on to that until we find something of your own to use."

He listened to the items be identified and spoke again. "If no one else would like it, can i take the barkskin potion?"

I've been assuming Wenduag's weapons are being carried by the other NPCs, in case the group got into a fix that needed everyone fighting to survive. Since Horgus and Aravashnial are no longer with the group, that would leave Anevia. Wenduag is particularly good with a composite bow and her original weapons include a machete and a MWK longbow. The temple sword would do a little more damage than the machete, but otherwise, they're similar.

She also has favored enemy (human) which would make her especially potent against cultists. Her attitude has been gradually shifting from indifferent to helpful over the course of her sojourn with the group, particularly each time the group shows mercy to enemies or has kind words for her.

Having made it past the spiders and other hazards in the ravine, the group continued north along empty streets. Anevia picked up the pace, despite her injured leg and would have run if she could have.

The area did not seem to have suffered much damage. The wall between the Gates district to the east and New Kenabres to the west was intact north of the ravine. The streets and houses here were not fancy but well maintained residences. Finally Anevia pointed to a small one story house with a flat roof about 30 feet square. It appeared intact, with no structural damage, the front door closed. Anevia obviously wanted to rush up and into the house, but she instead studied the house from the street for a short time and then walked slowly and quietly up to the front door and listened for a dozen heartbeats.

See map. Everyone is on the street, just east of the front door on the west side of the house. A short walkway leads up to the small house. Post what you do in support of Anevia.

Tauni walked to the left, and then to the right, looking down each side of the small home to see if it looked intact. She looked to the others as Anevia approached the door, ensure of what to do.

Ellena drew her blade and followed Anevia to the home. "We'll help make sure it's safe and your wife is home," she offered to the archer in a whisper. She took a look around as she approached the dwelling.

Perception 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (16) - 1 = 15

Karas kept an eye on the surrounding area. He stayed near Anarya as Ellena took the lead.

Franti looked around. No bodies or bloodstains, usually a good sign. "Take your time, I'll be on watch." He drew out his bow, dropped his backpack to his feet, and stationed himself by the door.

As the group moved toward the dwelling, almost everyone (except Avelina) heard a creak as if of a board bending underfoot somewhere in the house.

Anevia, tried the door and found it unlocked. She pushed it open and called out, "Irabeth!? It's Anevia. Are you in there?"

She stuck her head cautiously inside the door and looked left and right. Then she heard a noise from behind one of the closed doors of the two smaller rooms off the main living room. Others could hear it faintly also. It sounded like a large piece of wooden furniture bumping against a wall about once every second or two.

Anevia dashed into the house to throw open one of the doors on the south side of the house, but found the door jammed shut. She tried to force it open.

Anevia: Strength: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21

She unjammed the door but when she tried to open it into the room, some heavy piece of furniture was blocking the movement of the door, allowing her only to see in a little. She began to frantically call out, "Beth! Beth! I'm coming!" The thumping continued, now slightly louder, although it was not yet clear what was causing it.

Round 1
19 Anevia
19 Karas
18 Wenduag
16 Anarya
15 Tauni
13 Franti
3 Avelina
2 Ellena

Post in any order this round. Others can add strength checks to the aid Anevia's attempt to push the door in and open.

At the sound and calling, Karas rushed in and tried to help push open the door

strength: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19

Ellena moved forward and added in her powerful shoulder to trying to force open the door.

Strength check 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

Tauni moved up alongside the building. I'm not going to be any help getting a door knocked down. she lamented quietly. Instead, she put her back to the building wall and kept a watch up and down the neighborhood in case they drew unwanted attention, crossbow at the ready. At her side, Cobblepaw poked his head out from her satchel and looked around; he sensed his mistress's anxiety and helped watch for predators.

Franti shot a glace at Tauni, dropping his free hand to his bandolier, just over Terendelev's scale. "Oh dear, usually Anevia's the, um," he started, voice contorting shrill and squeaky as his features turned goblinoid. "Reserved and sneaky sort. I much preferred when I was the only loud one."

Bearing a smile that showed gritted teeth, the goblin fool remained vigilant. He grabbed an arrow, twirling it in his fingers, trying to hide the nervousness that grew with each of Anevia's cries and loud thud from within the house.

Assuming Small form, Goblin. The important bits: AC to 18, Attack rolls +2, Dex Skills +1 (+5 for Stealth), darkvision, smaller attack die.

Knowing her physical strength was little help here, Anarya imbued Anevia with divine strength in its stead, manifesting her touch of guidance.

Avelina sighed and smiled as she watched Anevia run off. The young princess clasped her hands together in delight.

"True love...how beautiful! How glorious! How wonderful!"

Upon hearing the strange noises, as well as seeing Anevia's panic, Avelina sprung into action.

"None shall stop the power of True Love! Shield of Pure Silver!"

Avelina activates her scale and moves into the room

Anevia soon had help pushing on the door from Karas and Ellena, which proved enough to slide something heavy back from the door, allowing them see a little into the room. Nothing stirred in the sliver of the room that they could see. Next turn, movement through the door will require squeezing through for medium sized figures. Small figures can go through normally. Or make another strength check to move the door open further, DC 25.

Wenduag drew her machete and entered the room, standing just to the right of the entrance, watching for trouble. Anarya entered behind Anevia and touched her with divine guidance, while Tauni and Franti kept an eye on things outside the door, with Franti having turned into his goblin form. Avelina shielded herself with Terendelev's scale magic and entered as well.

Round 2
Anevia
Karas
Wenduag
Anarya
Tauni
Franti
Avelina
Ellena

Post actions in any order for this round.

Ellena knew she was going to walk into a trap. But the last thing she was going to allow was the poor lame archer to absorb the first blow. "Behind me. I'll lead the way into the room," she insisted as she pulled Radiance and allowed it to shine its light into the dark room. She squeezed her armored frame through the tiny opening they had made.

"A knight of Iomedae is entering this room. Any blows or tricks will be dealt with harshly, that much is a promise," she announced to whomever might be in the room.