DM Alexander Kilcoyne's Kingmaker PBP- Chapter 1 (Inactive)

Game Master Alexander Kilcoyne

Dropping his crossbow Edric curses as the mites swarm around him. Akwardly he draws his long sword and slashes at the mite to his right.
Attack:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
Damage:1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
If this hits and kills the mite he takes a 5ft step to -J,-3

Edric strikes for first blood, gutting one of the snarling mites surrounding him and shifting position.

Unable to help his fellows, Dingetooth glares at the killer of one of his people, his eyes bulging out of his sockets onimously.

Will Save DC11 or become shaken please Edric.

The final, deafened centipede lurches awkwardly forward and lunges for Malthir.

Edit: *sigh* Gary had said the dice roller had been fixed for previews and edits, and when I tested it, it had. Rolled a 17 for a total of 21 on attacking Malthir but you'll have to take my word for it.

Take two damage Malthir, and please make me a DC13 fortitude save or take...

Round 2 Initiative-

Yelena- 23
Mites- 19
Malthir- 18
Casimir- 13
Fenna- 12
Female Mite- 6
Centipedes- 5
Edric- 4
Dingetooth- 4
Deafened Centipede- 1

ROUND 2 MAP LINK

Will:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
The normally stoic knight seems overwhelmed by the onrush of mites and cramped confines of the cave, in a shaky voice he calls out,Guardians regroup! Lets get our backs together so they can't surround us! And Yelena were in damnation is that fire!

Yelena steps forward, her hands weaving small, intricate motions as she breathes silent whispers to herself. Staring into an invisible horizon, she intones softly, "The door is unsealed, and the Servitor beseeches." The witch extends her arms forward as if in supplication and a searing gout of flame erupts from her outreached fingers.

Yelena takes a 5-foot step west to N2 and casts burning hands, targeting mites at M4, L3, and K3. I could have caught all of them, but it would have hit Edric as well. That would violate the whole 'I'm here to protect you!' thing going. ;)

Damage 2d4 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6
Reflex DC 15 for half damage.

Fortitude Save 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

Malthir shakes off the poisonous bite of the creature and decides that dying by poison isn't such a great idea. He has no idea of what the poison will do.
Round 2 Action
5' step back draw antitoxin and consume it.

That would draw 2 attacks of opportunity I believe from centipedes in O3 & M3. My AC would also drop to 18 since I would have to use my shield hand to hold my sword while I did this. Switching hands is a free action I believe, I just loose the use of my shield? Please confirm? Also I will probably have to make multiple saves right or is the centipede poison only 1 save to completely resist the poison?

*Looks with envy at Maladins saves - I wan't divine grace too*

*Looks with envy at Maladins saves - I wan't divine grace too*

It's nice, but I still don't trust it to save me vs. 5 potential saves each round. It is going to take me a number of rounds to fend them off and kill them.

Two of the mites are burnt to a crisp by the spell, while one of them barely remains standing (grey cross indicates disabled). The severely wounded mite desperately attempts a last stab at Casimir before falling into unconciousness, but the stab falls short of the duelist.-

The remaining mite quick-steps around Edric to stab at the lighter armoured Casimir, the dagger parried.

Four more mites surge up the shaft but don't get to attack this round, their bodies covered in Casimir's grease.

Malthir takes a step back to consume anti-toxin, and two of the centipedes lash out while he lowers his guard.

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
1d6 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
1d6 ⇒ 3

Neither of them scoring a hit.

UPDATED MAP

Round 2 actions

As the flames of Yelena's spell burn the mites, Casimir lets out a triumphant whoop.

Great shot, Yelena - hit them again! Use the wand if you have to.

Seeing the stalwart Eagle Knight shaken by the fey magic, Casimir maneuvers to stand beside him, offering his own magically aided words of encouragement, and at the same time giving Yelena a clear shot at unleashing another bout of flame. Once in position, he reaches into his bandoleer and once more pulls out his flask of Alchemist fire.

Stand firm, Guardians. There may be a lot of them, but they are weak and puny. They will fall by our blades and spells!

As his words of bardic power ring out through the chamber, he ads a more personal note to Fenna, who stands watch over the bound Dingetooth.

Fenna, would you kindly teach that little runt that it is impolite to stare!

Action summary:
Standard Action: Start Inspire Courage - +1 Att/+1 Dmg to everyone
Move action: 5 ft step to K2 and retrieve Alchemist fire.
Free Action: Speaking

EDRIC, if you could take a 5-foot step east at the end of your turn, Yelena could fry the mites without fear of hitting you. :)

Edric covers his face with his sheild as Yelena's fire comsumes the mites. He is about to give a greatful cheer but falls shorts as the dead are quickly replaced. Desperatly trying to regroup with his companions the Knight slashes at one of the mites as he steps to stand beside Casimir.
Attack:1d20 + 5 - 2 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 5 - 2 - 2 + 1 = 9
Damage:1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 = 9
5ft step to -k,-3

Figures, we destroy the entire party of knights in 2 rounds but may get killed from 10 mites and 5 centipedes :)

Watching Malthir struggle against the swarm, Fenna moves past Dingletooth to stand behind the witch and calls out, "Yalena, use your fire to help Malthir against the centipedes!"

With that, she furrows her brow and begins to weave her hands in an almost hypnotic rhythm as she prays to Aroden, "Please, give these wretched creatures a glimpse of your all encompassing vision."

As she utters the final syllable of her request, a nebulous haze of shifting colours fades into view across the table and into the group of gremlins.

Move to N-2 and cast colour spray to catch the mites in L-4 L-3 and K-3. DC16 Will saves to negate an effect based on HD.

Two of the mites fall under Fenna's magical assault, while the third resists.

The female mite-herder hisses to her pets in Sylvan as she moves forward and throws a dart at Malthir, completely missing him.

1d20 ⇒ 3
1d3 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0

Malthir finds himself surrounded and flanked by four centipedes, three of them attempting to slam into him and bring him to the ground. Malthir takes the opportunity to lunge for one of the centipedes with his sword, but misses again.

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

More to come, please hold.

Urgh dice rolls are playing up again...

1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19 VS CMD
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12 Vs CMD
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16 Vs CMD

Malthir is dragged to the ground by the bulk of one of the centipedes, and the fourth bites at the prone Paladin.

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17 VS AC-4
1d6 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3

Malthir is bitten and must save again vs poison (same DC as earlier) or take-

Edric makes a swing for the closest mite but misses due to Dingetooth's eye and the cavern roof. Dingetooth gleefully turns his attention to Yelena, glaring at her with his bulging eyes.

DC11 Will Save or become Shaken please.

The final centipede moves forward slowly and lunges at Malthir with its teeth, joining the host of centipedes swarming over the Iomedean. The female mite handler cackles with glee as her centipedes bring the man down and are biting him.

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17 VS AC-4
1d6 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0

0 Damage= 1 point of Non-Lethal.

Malthir is bitten and must save again vs poison (same DC as earlier) or take-

Round 3 Initiative-

Yelena- 23
Mites- 19
Malthir- 18
Casimir- 13
Fenna- 12
Female Mite- 6
Centipedes- 5
Edric- 4
Dingetooth- 4
Deafened Centipede- 1

ROUND 3 MAP LINK

The group can all hear rumbling and something big coming towards the shaft below...

Malthir! Fall back Guardians!

Edric, stand your ground! Something nasty is coming up this hole, and we have to be ready to face it. Yelena, burn those bugs off Malthir - hit him as well, if you have to, Fenna or I can move to heal him.

Will save 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

Yelena withdraws the wand of burning hands from her belt and points it at the assembled mites in front of her. Fwoosh!

Fire damage 2d4 ⇒ (2, 4) = 6 on mites L3, L4, K3, and K4.
Reflex DC 15 for half damage.

Fortitude Save 1d20 + 8 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 8 + 5 = 29

Malthir, angered by the success of the Centipedes tactics heals himself as a swift action Lay on Hands 1d6 ⇒ 5
switches his weapon back to his good hand and then takes a swing at the one that just struck him in a defensive manner atk 1d20 + 7 + 1 - 4 - 2 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 1 - 4 - 2 - 4 = 2 dam 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 and then stands up drawing the Aoo's vs AC 22 or 18 prone.

My next AOO: atk 1d20 + 7 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 1 - 2 = 7 dam 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Wow, I can't seem to roll even average on the attacks...status, I am down 1 hp at the moment after my healing. Yes please hit me with the burning hands when you have a free moment, these things are annoying.

I noticed I need one more fort save: Fortitude Save 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

Round 4 Action
I won't be around tomorrow so just in case here is my round 4 actions
poison saves Fortitude Save 1d20 + 8 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 5 = 20
poison saves Fortitude Save 1d20 + 8 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 8 + 5 = 24
Reflex Save 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 vs. burning hands

AOO vs the take down atk 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 7 - 2 + 1 = 21 dam 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
attack the next round atk 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 7 - 2 + 1 = 26 dam 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Edit for possible crit: ooc]atk 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 7 - 2 + 1 = 15 dam 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8[/ooc]

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20 Pass
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 Fail
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17 Pass
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 Fail

The four mites are scorched out of the fight by the fire of the wans- while some may yet live if treated, they are in no condition to fight now.

The remaining Mite leaps up onto the table and stabs at Yelena, squealing in unadulterated joy as his dagger cuts across Yelena's arm.-

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
1d3 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1Take 1 damage please.

Resisting the centipedes poison, Malthir takes a swing at one of his attackers, completely missing the vermin.

Malthir i'm afraid despite attacking a Paladin the centipedes aren't evil ;), so AC 16 for the AOO's. Most of the attack rolls are at +6 as four of them are flanking.

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
1d6 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
1d6 - 1 ⇒ (5) - 1 = 4
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
1d6 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
1d6 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
1d6 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3

The centipede renew their assault on Malthir as he gets to his feet, three of them finding routes to bite him around his armour.(dealing a total of 5 damage and 1 point of non-lethal M).

Your pre-rolls for Fort saves have run out and I need one more so i'll roll on your behalf.

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

Like an well-armoured, centipede-covered-monstrosity, Malthir manages to resist the centipedes bites and poison and shakes the vermin off as he stands wearily to his feet.

Casimir and Fenna are up. Theres definitely a louder rumbling sound coming- it will come sometime this round...

Round 3 actions

Casimir brandishes his flask of Alchemist's fire, prepared to hurl it at whatever pops out of the shaft.

Courage, Guardians - we will burn this tree clean of vermin!

Readied action to throw Alchemist's fire. Maintain IC

Fenna sees malthir continue to struggle against the insects and darts back away from the mite on the table provoking an attack of opportunity, to swipe at the nearest centipede in an effort to draw it's attention away from the holy warrior.

Move to engage the nearest centipede and aid another on Malthir's next attack. 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

The mite gleefully slashes at Fenna's back as she turns to aid Malthir-

1d20 ⇒ 20
1d3 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1

Crit threat-

1d20 ⇒ 14 Unconfirmed
1d3 ⇒ 3

The mite manages to get his dagger through Fenna's armour and into her back, but the blow deals minor damage.

The female mite centipede handler cackles in glee watching Malthir struggle. She shrieks something out between her cackles-

She steps forward, focusing an eye on Malthir, and her eye bulges out horribly out of its socket as it attempts to work its magic on the Paladin.

DC11 Will Save or become shaken please Malthir. If Malthir is already shaken, he becomes frightened if he fails the save.

Three of the centipedes atempt once more to topple the warrior, who fumbles with his sword and almost loses his grip on it as three attack attempt to trip him.

Used the first AOO you had listed, the Natural 1.

Fenna has a chance to strike at one of the centipedes as it attempts this too, managing to finally wound one of the centipedes.-

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
1d3 ⇒ 2

1d20 - 1 ⇒ (15) - 1 = 14Penalty from Fenna's damage spplied.
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17

Malthir struggles valiantly, but is brought crashing down to the ground again once more. Another centipede takes the opportunity to try and bite him again, its venomous teeth only bruising the Paladin.

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24 VS AC16
1d6 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0

Crit threat-

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11 Unconfirmed
1d6 ⇒ 6

Take 1 point of non-lethal M, no Fort save required as no lethal damage was applied.

Edric's up.

Seeing the mites in front of him defeated, Edric rushes to Malthir's aid stabbing at the closes centipede.
Attack:1d20 + 5 - 2 - 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 5 - 2 - 2 + 1 + 2 = 9
Damage:1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10
Charge to -M,0

Dingetooth attempts to slip his bonds with the group distracted and somewhat wounded, but succeeds only in falling over. He begins to crawl and roll towards the shaft, moving only five feet. Edric rushes in to stab the centipede Fenna wounded but catches his blade on the roof of the cavern.

1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

The final, deafened centipede lunges for the now prone Malthir.

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12 Hit
1d6 - 1 ⇒ (5) - 1 = 4 Damage
1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28 Passed save VS poison.

With a huge rumble, the pride and joy of the mites bursts through the shaft, a similar creature to the ones plaguing Malthir, but immensely large and with two whip like tendrils protruding menacingly from its rear end. The creature is too large to easily move through the cavern, but has managed to squeeze its body into it like a worm. As it is moving through the shaft, Casimir hurls a vial of alchemist fire at it. The pot of fire arcs through the ait and scores a direct hit on the centipede, but seemingly doing little damage to its bulk. The massive vermin turns its sinister looking red eyes and fixes its glare on Casimir...

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12 Casimir's thrown alchemist fire vs Touch AC
1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6 Damage to giant centipede

Updated Map-- LINK

The massive centipede threatens three squares in every direction with its 15 feet reach. Its tail threatens up to 4 squares in every direction with a 20 feet reach, but looks far less deadly than its massive teeth. All of you are in a threatened square from the creature in some way or another except for Malthir.

The centipede finishes its action by lunging for Casimir whose armour provides no proof against the massive teeth. The centipedes massive jaw crunches into the duelist and an nasty crack sound is heard as Casimir's ribs break; the bite of the centipede almost engulfing the man and leaving him bruised and bloody all over, but still standing, albeit barely. Casimir also winces as the centipedes potent poison runs through him.

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20 Hit
2d6 + 9 ⇒ (1, 5) + 9 = 15 Damage
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14Casimir fort save.

Round 4-

Initiative-

Yelena- 23
Mites- 19
Casimir- 13
Fenna- 12
Female Mite- 6
Centipedes- 5
Edric- 4
Dingetooth- 4
Casimir-3
Huge Centipede- 2
Deafened Centipede- 1

Malthir the dice roller is still playing up in the previews- the dice roll changed to a 10 but I had 'hit' written next to it on the first preview- please trust I wouldn't cheat and take the 4 damage please (only the d20 roll changed for some reason.

A wild-eyed look forms on Yelena's face and her mouth hangs open as the centipede emerges from the hole. She stares for a heartbeat, then whispers, "Drastic times..." Reaching for her belt, she retrieves a clay sphere about the size of her fist. "Fiat incendio." She snaps her fingers and a small blue flame spouts from her thumb. She lights a wick protruding from the top of the sphere and rolls it toward the centipede. "Fire in the hole!"

Free action to retrieve fuse grenade from masterwork belt.
Move action to light grenade.
Standard action to throw as splash weapon.
5-foot step to the east.

Attack 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 versus AC 5, space L4.
2d6 ⇒ (3, 6) = 9 bludgeoning damage and 1d6 ⇒ 1 fire damage in a 10-foot burst (DC 15 Reflex save for half ).

Grenade will explode in 1d3 ⇒ 1 rounds.

I just saw I forgot to delete your previous initiative count Casimir- in case your confused your acting on init count 3 due to your readied action. Edit: In fact I see I missed out Malthir too- reposting initiative now.

Yelena- 23
Mites- 19
Malthir- 18
Fenna- 12
Female Mite- 6
Centipedes- 5
Edric- 4
Dingetooth- 4
Casimir- 3
Massive Centipede- 2
Deafened Centipede- 1

The last remaining mite that came from the shaft stubbornly follows Yelena and stabs at her with his dagger, a clumsy thrust which the Tiefling easily avoids.

1d20 ⇒ 8
1d3 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1

Seemingly very angry at the centipedes plaguing him, Malthir eviscerates one from the ground and heals himself.

1d6 ⇒ 2Remember the non-lethal damage heals first.

As he rises, the remaining four centipedes lash out at him, two of them scoring minor blows and the Paladin finally succumbing to the huge amounts of poison in his body as he feels his joints stiffen up...

Edit: I've removed the dice rolls because they are going nuts again. You were hit twice, details below.

Hit, take two damage

Hit, take a point of non-lethal damage.

Fenna is up.

Fenna looks on helplessly as Malthir collapses, and glances towards Casimir's bloody visage. Stepping over to the companion she is able to aid, she ducks low to avoid the savage teeth of the centipede and begins the words to a prayer.

casting defensively 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

"Please mend these terrible wounds, that this warrior may fight on."

cure light wounds 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 *sigh*

Fenna, was that was for me? Man, this tree is cursed - we can't roll high to save our life - literally!

I believe Fenna healed you yes, judging from the fact that the larger centipedes teeth are more likely to be described as savage. FOr everyones clarity I believe Malthir is still standing, at least at the start of this post...

The centipede handler nods in satisfaction at her work, and draws a dagger and moves to stab at the now standing Paladin- scoring a gash on Malthir's arm as Malthir clumsily dodges into the blow, groggy from the poison.

1d20 ⇒ 19 Hit (AC is lower than 20 due to dex penalty)
1d3 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1

Malthir hasn't collapsed btw, hes just struggling with poison and a multitude of wounds.

The centipedes focus merely on biting the wounded man and finishing him off, one of them latching onto his face and biting viciously.

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23 Hit for 5 damage!
1d6 - 1 ⇒ (6) - 1 = 5

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12 Miss
1d6 - 1 ⇒ (5) - 1 = 4

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 Miss
1d6 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1

1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 27 Pass vs Poison

Edric's up.

MAP UPDATE--LINK

Edit: Fenna is not placed correvtly on the map above, she is occupying the square Dingetooth is in, behind Casimir.

Don't know about you guys, but I'm getting that "Arh crap, we're all gonna die" feeling again.

With the arrival of the monstrous creature, bursting from the tunnel and savaging Casimir Edric looses all semblance of calm and begins hacking wildly at the centipede in front of him trying to clear a path out of the tunnel.
Attack:1d20 + 5 - 2 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 5 - 2 - 2 + 1 = 16
Damage:1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 = 8
I think Edric is misplaced as well I believe I was in -M,0. In either case if he kills the centipede he takes a five foot step into that square.

Round 4 action

Through the agony of the broken bones and bruised muscles, Casimir feels the poison sap the speed from his limbs. His body tries to combat the ongoing effect. Fort save 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

As Fenna's healing touch clears his hazy vision a bit, he looks about him to try and find a way to get clear of the monstrous centipede and the grenade rolling towards it.

He allows himself a moments grim pleasure as the flames of the alchemical substance continue to burn the giant vermin. Fire damage 1d6 ⇒ 5

Realizing that his only path to safety will expose him to yet another attack from the huge centipede as well as the remaining mite, he raises his blade in deft defensive maneuvers and whispers a quick prayer before making his way around the table, and into the south part of the room.

Fight on, Guardians - remember, things have looked grim before, yet we have always proven victorious!

Standard action: Total defense: +4 to AC, which is now 21 unless the poison reduces my dex further.
Move Action: Move south around the table to J2
Free Action: Maintain Inspire Courage

I think Edric is misplaced as well I believe I was in -M,0. In either case if he kills the centipede he takes a five foot step into that square.[/ooc]

Fenna was in that square on your init count last round so I put you in the next convenient space.

Edric frantically hacks a centipede into small pieces and steps into position to fight another. The huge centipede hisses in agony as the alchemists fire continues to burn it.

Casimir lifts his blade into a guarded position and attempts to move away from the centipede, who lunges for him with its teeth in response. Casimir manages to evade the deadly teeth and get clear of the exotic grenades blast radius while deftly parrying the dagger of the mite, his movements still somewhat graceful despite the poison flooding his system.

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
2d6 + 9 ⇒ (4, 5) + 9 = 18

1d20 ⇒ 16
1d3 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2

Dingetooth continues to crawl towards the giant centipede, and with a massive lunge the centipede bites at Yelena while its tail simultaneously whips out to hit Fenna. The teeth pierce the witch's defences and the teeth sink into Yelena with a sickening crunch, and the centipede leaves the Tiefling unconcious and bleeding out on the ground. The tail slap is not so successful, as Fenna neatly leaps over the attack.

Bite-
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
2d6 + 9 ⇒ (2, 6) + 9 = 17

Tail Slap-
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13
1d3 ⇒ 1 Non-lethal Damage.

The deafened centipede lunges for Malthir once more, the Paladin's worn armour barely preventing the blow as the weary warrior continues to stumble clumsily..

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
1d6 - 1 ⇒ (5) - 1 = 4

Round 5 Initiative-

Yelena- 23
Mites- 19
Malthir- 18
Fenna- 12
Female Mite- 6
Centipedes- 5
Edric- 4
Dingetooth- 4
Casimir- 3
Massive Centipede- 2
Deafened Centipede- 1

On the cruise so just catching up now. Alex you missed the fact that I attacked defensively on my attack in round 4 so my AC was 2 better which would have caused at least one or more of the attacks to miss. My AC was 18 prone or 22 standing for round 4 and 5 until my turn. I probably woulnd't bother mentioning it but we are on such dire straights I want to make sure we have every chance. The centipede handler I assume is evil so my AC vs. her is 21 (protection from evil spell on me) so she should have missed as well.
Willpower save 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20 vs. her ability
Anyways I would attack longsword 1d20 + 7 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 1 - 2 = 24 damage 1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 = 7
Fort save 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22

In case they are needed
Fort save 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25
Fort save 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30

As the tiefling witch collapses in a bloody heap, Casimir surveys his remaining companions.

He calls out to the shaken knight, hoping to rally him from his frantic attack at the smaller centipedes.

Edric, for the love of all the gods - we need to take down this giant beast before it slays us all. Help me bring it low - I need your armor, your blade, your knight's challenge!

Edit: Mal, don't forget that's a possible crit - we still have keen edge on our blades.

Anyways I would attack longsword 1d20+7+1-2 damage 1d8+3

Is the longsword still keen?

edit: edit ninja'd!

As the tiefling witch collapses in a bloody heap, Casimir surveys his remaining companions.

He calls out to the shaken knight, hoping to rally him from his frantic attack at the smaller centipedes.

Edric, for the love of all the gods - we need to take down this giant beast before it slays us all. Help me bring it low - I need your armor, your blade, your knight's challenge!

Edit: Mal, don't forget that's a possible crit - we still have keen edge on our blades.

I was attacking a centipede so it probably doesn't matter but just in case 1d20 + 7 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 1 - 2 = 7 dam 1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 1 = 11

Lol - nope, that definitely won't matter. Good to hear that you probably have a bit more hp - looks like you're gonna need them.

Apologies for missing the defensive fighting- give yourself 6HP back Malthir as a quick ad-hoc fix. The dex poison stands though. Yelena can post out of init order as all she has to look forward to is a stabilisation roll. Malthir no further fort saves are required at present but i'll use those rolls if necessary.

Yelena's fate is unknown as blood slowly trickles from her wounds. The remaining mite gleefully stabs the fallen witch with his dagger but manages to completely miss, the mite being too wary of Fenna to attempt a coup de grace..

Malthir seems to hit his stride and slays another centipede, bolstering the flagging morale of the Guardians.

Fenna's up.

And to answer a question on MSN publicly... Yes Dingetooth the annoying mite has crawled INTO the blast radius of the grenade... It may have to be your TPK consolation to see him blown to smithereens...

Fenna frowns in concentration as she struggles to see a way for the battle to end well, then in a moment of what might be madness or genius steps out of the reach of the monstrosity's teeth and begins a prayer to Aroden, making no effort to maintain her guard.

5' step back then cast cure light wounds on Yelena provoking an AoO from the massive centipede. 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Concentration in case it hits, 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

"Now, Edric!" She calls.

Here's hoping the thing doesn't have combat reflexes...

Oh and-

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16 Centipede

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22 Dingetooth

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21 Mite

Dingetooth and his fellow mite are blown apart by the force of the grenade as it explodes, and the centipede is badly wounded by Yelena's alchemical device as well. Fenna gets her spell off as the centipede is distracted by Casimir's retreat, healing Yelena.

The last remaining Mite, the female handler of the centipedes, steps away from the melee, drawing a dart and throwing it at the heavily wounded Casimir, but the dart falls woefully short.

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
1d3 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0

The remaining, undeafened Centipede continues to lash out at Malthir with its teeth, but doesn't penetrate his defences.-

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
1d6 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2

Edric's up.

As Edric continues to hack madly at the centipedes;
Attack:1d20 + 5 - 2 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 5 - 2 - 2 + 1 = 21
Damage:1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 = 9
the calls from his comrades break through to the knight and he looks back to see Yelena lying in a pool of her own blood. For a second it looks as if Edric will once again loose himself to his fear but, gritting his teeth, he turns towards the vile monstrosity that has wrecked so much havoc with the Guardians. With a mighty cry Edric rushes forward;
We shall send you back to the pit of hell you have crawled from beast!
Issue challenge move to -J,0

Constitution check to stabilize 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Fortitude check 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Crap. That's all I have to say. I'll start prepping a new character, just in case.

Yelena continues to bleed out. Her limbs twitch and stiffen as the centipede's venom takes hold.

Constitution check to stabilize 1d20+2

Fortitude check 1d20+2

Crap. That's all I have to say. I'll start prepping a new character, just in case.

Yelena continues to bleed out. Her limbs twitch and stiffen as the centipede's venom takes hold.

Please see Fenna's action- you should be concious now on a small number of positive HP despite failing the roll to stabilise- so you can act next round. I'll need another fortitude save in round 6 too. Edric thats a crit threat on your last attack, but no pressure to roll it as the hit's dropping the centipede anyway. Casimir's up next.

Edric slays another centipede swiftly with an expert sword stroke, and repositions himself.

Also Edric- i've moved you where you requested, but if you wanted to you could move into melee range with the big centipede as its attack of opportunity for the rounds been used up.

If I can get within Melee than please move me there.

Please see Fenna's action- you should be concious now on a small number of positive HP despite failing the roll to stabilise- so you can act next round. I'll need another fortitude save in round 6 too. Edric thats a crit threat on your last attack, but no pressure to roll it as the hit's dropping the centipede anyway. Casimir's up next.

My mistake!

Yelena struggles to her feet, woozy from the loss of blood. She stares about in a stupor as she attempts to gain her senses. Her limbs twitch and jerk from the poison coursing through her veins.

I think the fuse grenade is set to go off before Yelena would have a chance to move away...

As the big monster is distracted by his comrades, Casimir grids his teeth, grips his blade tight and charges towards the centipede as fast as his poisoned legs can carry him.

Die, vermin!

Charge to -J, -3 - maintain inspire courage

Attack roll 1d20 + 4 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 4 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 19
Damage roll 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 = 5

I think the fuse grenade is set to go off before Yelena would have a chance to move away...

You should be out of range anyway, if it has a 10 feet radius.