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

Game Master Alexander Kilcoyne

If he wanted to have done that he can, but then he couldn't have moved up with you two. As it is, your all tactical enough to let him move slightly before you to finish the shield wall :).

Round 2 Action
Malthir will march forward to either the square with the torch in it or in front of B8, whichever square allows the straight charge from Edric so I am out of his way and then attack either B8 or B11, whichever one I am directly in front of. pwr atk 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19 dam 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Casimir, try to stay with me and focus on one enemy at a time so we can try to drop each one faster! Sword of justice, hold true today

Malthir's sword strikes true and lands a glancing blow on one of the bandits.

Edit: If Edric is not mounted he would just move in front of B11 and attack.
One last important edit, the shield wall should actually last 4 rounds, YEAH FOR LESS ARROWS KILLING ME!

Round 2 attack

Casimir holds the rank with Malthir, and strikes at the same bandit. (or an adjacent, if Malthir's blow is enough to drop the first. Well, actually, according to to the initiative order, Casimir acts first. Anyway, bandits get beat, one at a time.)

Attack roll 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Damage roll 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

With a lightning stroke, almost too fast for the eye to follow, Casimir lashes out at one of the bandits. The razor sharp Aldori dueling sword slices up through the mans arm, almost severing the limb. A gush of blood sprays forth from a severed artery.

Woo for a nice hit and max dmg!

Nice Hit! Looking back at the last combat I don't think 6 points will drop one. If Casimir attacked first and the 10points drops some one, Malthir would obviously attack a different target. We will see. Thanks!

"Not from this distance I fear," Fenna offers in response to Casimir's suggestion as she fires another bolt towards the bandits, this time targeting the ones stood in the open illuminated by the torchlight, against B11, 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11, 1d6 ⇒ 1, but even without cover the shot flies wide.

Round Two Action
Mounted Combat:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Hold the line Guardians of the Greenbelt! Let us put these brigands to the sword!
Activate Shield wall and move action to stay in line with his companions.
I'll be out most of the day but will hopefully get a post in tonight. Until then Alexander can make Edric’s actions and such. His plan is to help Malthir and Casmir defeat the three bandits on this side of the river and then jump over to the east shore and attack Kressle activating his challenge and charging if possible.

Here are some rolls to user while I'm away.
Attack:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
Damage:1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Jump:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Mounted Combat:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

What is Talia's current hp total? I guess you did not manage to avoid the arrow damage. If all six archers decide to target her instead of us, she will be in serious trouble! Edric may even end up on the ground before his turn is up, with Talia bleeding to death.

Vaysh finishes her incantation, but immediately begins her next one, repeating the same words as she surveys the field ahead of her. They have so many against us, I must work hard to aid my companions.

What is Talia's current hp total? I guess you did not manage to avoid the arrow damage. If all six archers decide to target her instead of us, she will be in serious trouble! Edric may even end up on the ground before his turn is up, with Talia bleeding to death.

I checked the posts and Talia was still down 2 points when we entered this combat, so she is down 6 points total. That leaves her with 7 points...I guess better her than us..glad I said that out of character...

My speaking for Round 2 Vaysh, target the leader and the people behind the logs next turn so we can get over there!

Just to have it on the current page-

Round 2 Initiative

Other Bandits- 15
Fenna- 15
Vaysh-11
Kressle-10
Western Watchtower Boys-9
Eastern Watchtower Boys-7
Edric-4
Casimir-3
Malthir-2

1d20 - 1 ⇒ (11) - 1 = 10
1d20 - 1 ⇒ (19) - 1 = 18
1d20 - 1 ⇒ (14) - 1 = 13

Vaysh's sleep spell is rewarded by a cry of alarm from the watch tower; and she then hears two loud THUMPS as she watches two men fall from the tower.

3d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 2) = 10
3d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 3) = 10

Vaysh continues to chant in celestial as she continues her deadly enchantments, for once not impeded by the threat of melee or a treacherous bandit.

Kressle continues to screech and demean her men; you can't help but feel a little sorry for them. She yanks the bow and quiver from the closest bandit, and orders him to join the melee. Aiming the bow with greater accuracy than her minions, she exhales softly as she releases the arrow towards Malthir, seemingly recovered from the fear Casimir briefly inspired in her.

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

She has little more luck than her men though.

The lone archer remaining on the Western watchtower aims an arrow at Talia and lets loose, the arrow flying close but not striking the noble steed.

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

The three archers in the eastern watchtower can see that a melee is about to begin, and fire another volley at the warriors, trying to soften them up. Each of them picks a different target for their shot.

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

But once again, sturdy armour and shields prove a great defence against the volley.

Then the brave trio make their move. Edric co-ordinates Malthir and Casimir and they advance as one. Casimir cuts one of the bandits down as soon as the melee begins, and Malthir scores a nasty gut wound on another. With Edric focused on their defence, his mount lashes out with its teeth at the bandit that Malthir wounded, but the bite is clumsy and Talia misses.

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Round 3 post up shortly, nice round Guardians. Could somebody post your trio's AC's total for me, I think I have it right but want to check it.

Round 3 Initiative

Other Bandits- 15
Fenna- 15
Vaysh-11
Kressle-10
Western Watchtower Boys-9
Eastern Watchtower Boys-7
Edric-4
Casimir-3
Malthir-2

One of the bandits stabs out at Talia, while the other tries to revenge himself on Malthir.

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

Lashing out more in instinct and panic than co-ordinated battle skill, both bandits miss. The bandit north of the log and in the open shifts his position closer to the bank and fires an ill-advised shot at Malthir.

1d20 - 2 ⇒ (16) - 2 = 14
1d8 ⇒ 1

The shot hits the leg of the wounded bandit there, who cries out in pain. The bandit who made the shot seems to smirk at the results of his arrow.

That's for snitching on me to Kressle, you fether! he shouts across the river.

Facing Kressle's expectant glare and having been relieved of his melee weapon, one of the bandits from behind the log moves out from his cover and attempts to leap the river-

1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10

The bandit clears the river at one of its narrowest points with a leap, and moves to replace the bandit Casimir felled, shortsword drawn. Kressle makes a quick hand motion and the remaining bandit behind the log quickly moves downstream, and takes a shot at Vaysh.

Vaysh you are getting a cover bonus from the trees.

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
1d8 ⇒ 5

Showing true marksmanship for the bandits for the first time in the battle, the arrow flies true through the trees and plunges into Vaysh's chest. Looking down at the arrow in shock, Vaysh struggles to maintain focus on her spell...

Whomever is next to me has AC 21, PC's next to Mal and Edric get AC 22. As long as we line up with me on one of the flanks, we all have AC 22.

Fenna's Up. Also durations-

Durations

Edric PfE- 6 rounds remaining
Malthir PfE- 7 rounds remaining
Casimir SoF- 7 rounds remaining
Shield Wall from Tactician Ability- 4 rounds remaining

Updated Combat Map-

Round 3 Map

Vaysh, concentration DC is 16.

Seing Vaysh struck by the bandits arrow, Casimir yells.

Vaysh! Fenna! Get down! Take cover on the ground!

Turning to face the new onrush of bandits, Casimir smiles his now familiar cold smile and says scornfully: Ah gentlemen, how nice of you to join us. We will serve you cold steel momentarily.

Doesn't Vaysh also have concealment(20%) since she out of the regular light and in the low-light area of the torch? Just hoping for a chance of a miss... :)

Will roll it first, and debate it if it becomes relevant. 1-20=miss + me checking the light radius on a torch etc.

1d100 ⇒ 79

Nevermind then. Arrow hits either way.

Will roll it first, and debate it if it becomes relevant. 1-20=miss + me checking the light radius on a torch etc.

1d100

Nevermind then. Arrow hits either way.

Page 172 of the PFCR if it does become an issue. I am learning rules adjustments every day I play PF...

Dim Light=20% miss chance. The whole battlefield is mostly lit up in some manner with torches or dancing lights, just forgot how far west of the torch Vaysh and Fenna are.

Concentration 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

Concentration 1d20+6

Nice :P. I doubt Fenna's action will affect yours so go ahead and take it if you got time.

See that his opponent is already injured, Malthir attempts a regular attack for more accuracy.
Round 3 Action
Attack the one I already hit atk 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18 dam 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Edit: pushing the shortsword wide on his opponent with his shield, Malthir cuts down heavily removing the mans arm from his shoulder. As the shortsword falls away to the ground, he looks down to see why he isn't bringing it back up. Seeing his arm on the group, the blow catches up with him and he falls unconscious on the ground.
Kressle, I am coming for you, as Happs kneeled before me and felt Iomedae's justice, so shall you. Don't you have the courage to face me?

As Sir Edric's lance plunges into the chest of the bandit in front of him, Casimir swings in low, seeking to finish the job.

This assumes that Sir Edric's target is still standing after taking 8 hp worth of dmg to the chest. If Talia also attacks on Edric's initiative, and drops the guy, my attack is aimed at the bandit directly in front of me.

Attack roll 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25 Possible crit
Damage roll 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Crit confirm 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
Crit damage 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Well, here's hoping that Taila finishes off Edric's guy. I'd hate to waste a good crit on a guy with 1 hp left. :-)

Fenna winces at the arrow striking into Vaysh's chest, and speaks an urgent prayer as she reaches up to lay hands on the wound, "I beseech the Twelve and One to restore this servant of His herald."

As the Azlanti words are spoken, the arrow is pushed out of the girl's chest by an unseen force, and the wound begins to knit together, CLW 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4.

Once the healing is complete, the small gnome points to a large stump near their feet and ducks behind it.

Standard Action: Cure light wounds.
Move action: move to the square south of Vaysh
Free Action: drop prone

Fenna's probably won't, but the resolution of the sleep spell will. Are B4-B6 doing anything? If they are shooting I'm going to hit them with the sleep, shouldn't have aiming trouble since they have a strong light by them. If they aren't doing anything, or I have trouble, I will try to hit 2 of the guys that our team is in melee with and preferably uninjured. If that isn't happening, I just drop it on Kressle and see how that might take the fight out of them. Would have focused on Kressle earlier, but all the folks she had with her have scattered.

Fenna's probably won't, but the resolution of the sleep spell will. Are B4-B6 doing anything? If they are shooting I'm going to hit them with the sleep, shouldn't have aiming trouble since they have a strong light by them. If they aren't doing anything, or I have trouble, I will try to hit 2 of the guys that our team is in melee with and preferably uninjured. If that isn't happening, I just drop it on Kressle and see how that might take the fight out of them. Would have focused on Kressle earlier, but all the folks she had with her have scattered.

B4-B6 shot at the party last round, but none of them scored hits. Theywill act after you this round.

Whatever you do, don't target the guys we are in melee with. They are already dropping. Barring unforeseen events, we should take out at least two of them, if not all three. Kressle and the archers in the tower are a much better target.

Fenna heals Vaysh and drops prone; taking cover from the arrow fire. Vaysh winces but just barely manages to hold onto the spell and directs it at the second watchtower at K2

1d20 - 1 ⇒ (12) - 1 = 11
1d20 - 1 ⇒ (12) - 1 = 11
1d20 - 1 ⇒ (14) - 1 = 13

All three men promptly fall asleep and tumble off the watchtower, landing with horrid crunching sounds as bone breaks and ribs snap.

3d6 ⇒ (4, 3, 1) = 8
3d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 6) = 15
3d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 2) = 10

Vaysh your Round 3 action is to cast Sleep again?

Note- people you put to sleep won't always plummet to their death, but these men are extremely cramped on top of the watchtowers; they aren't really meant to accomodate 3 people, and by the looks of it Kressle's had them sleeping up there in shifts too...

Kressle goes silent, and moves south, leaving the cover of the logs to cross the river in the same manner as the bandit who leapt across. As she lands, she draws two vicious looking handaxes that she twirls expertly. She motions for the party to approach; still saying nothing. Her eyes are steel as she readies herself for killing...

The remaining archer on the western watchtower waits to take a shot once a target is isolated...

Readied Action to shoot at a target once its out of melee.

Edric plunges his lance into the man's chest in front of him, while Talia lashes out at her masters target with hoof and teeth.

DC15 ride check for Talia to attack too-1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
1d20 - 2 ⇒ (6) - 2 = 4
1d20 - 2 ⇒ (3) - 2 = 1

A moment later, Casimir plunges his sword through the bandit's heart, finishing him off, and then Malthir's sword lops the arm off his opponent, who goes into unconsciousness screaming. At Malthir's goading, Kressle says nothing, she simply stares at the group with intense concentration etched onto her face...

As Malthir dispatches his target, the bandit in the western watchtower takes his shot at the Paladin.

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

But the Paladin sees it coming and sidesteps the shot.

Round 4 Initiative

Other Bandits- 15
Fenna- 15
Vaysh-11
Kressle-10
Western Watchtower Boy-9
Edric-4
Casimir-3
Malthir-2

The bandit who had moved to join his allies suddenly finds himself alone, and quickly steps between Casimir and Kressle and launches an attack on the Aldori swordsman, calling desperately for Kressle to help him.

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

Casimir's buckler catches the sword thrust and shoves the sword back.

The bandit on the other side of the river takes a shot at Malthir, while the remaining bandit leaps across the river and steps beside Kressle, short sword in hand.

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

The arrow richochets off Malthir's armour into the ground.

Durations-
Edric PfE- 5 rounds remaining
Malthir PfE- 6 rounds remaining
Casimir SoF- 6 rounds remaining
Shield Wall from Tactician Ability- 3 rounds remaining

Back to Fenna

Updated Combat Map-

Battle Mat

Vaysh cringes at the bone snapping falls that result from her spell, she looks to her smaller companion and gives a quick nod of thanks for the healing, then repeats her incantation for the third time.

"Get down, girl," Fenna says to Vaysh, before lining up her crossbow to fire at the bandit remaining in the tree, 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10, 1d6 ⇒ 4, "your magic is starting to attract attention to you."

She sure has stones, I've got to give her that. We're slaughtering her men, and she still comes looking for a fight.

Edit: Amending actions to account for Vaysh's sleep spell and Kressle's action.

Feel free to change your action as a result of this post Casimir.

Vaysh drops a Sleep spell centred on Kressle, affecting her two companions. Kressle herself does not appear to be affected, though perhaps she merely resisted the spell...

1d20 - 1 ⇒ (17) - 1 = 16
1d20 - 1 ⇒ (9) - 1 = 8

The bandit beside Kressle falls into a deep sleep, but the man in front of Casimir resists the spell. Kressle moves up next to her remaining ally, gaining some cover and striking at Casimir...

1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29
1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Kressle's main hand axe hacks past Casimir's blade and buckler with vicious speed, cutting him across his midriff. Smirking at him, Kressle waves the handaxe lazily through the air, Casimir's blood dripping from it...

The archer in the west tower takes a shot at Edric, but the arrow soars far over the head of the noble.

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Edric declares his challenge on Kressle (will let Edric RP it if he gets time), wheeling Talia around to face the bandit leader, and then striking at her with his lance.

As long as Edric threatens Kressle, you all get +1 to hit her on attack rolls.

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 Edric's lance attack
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23 Check for Talia to attack

Talia's attacks-

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
1d20 - 2 ⇒ (2) - 2 = 0
1d20 - 2 ⇒ (14) - 2 = 12

Talia lashes out at Kressle, but the agile warrior dodges every blow.

Casimir; attacking Kressle instead or stick with your declared action?

Ouch...where did that stroke come from? Damn, she's good.

His chest burning with pain, Casimir raises his buckler and takes extra care to keep his guard up as he counter-attacks the bandit leader.

Round 4 actions - redux
Standard action: Fight defensively, attacking Kressle

Attack roll: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Damage roll: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Oh crap...I knew this was too easy.

Malthir your up buddy :)

On the road so a little tough to post. Activate smite on Kressle and make 5' step if needed to move and attack her. Can't see the map.
Make attack make smite attack, can do dice roll on this blackberry though.
Can someone make the attack?
Bonus is 1d20 plus 8 atk 1d8 plus 6 dam. My AC is now 23.

Am always happy to take your actions for you, just let me know :)

Malthir steps in (move action) beside Talia and Edric, and begins to glow in the radiance of Iomedae as he launches a vicious attack on Kressle.

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
1d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Kressle leaps back from the blow, and it glances off her chain shirt.

Round 5 Initiative

Other Bandits- 15
Fenna- 15
Vaysh-11
Kressle-10
Western Watchtower Boy-9
Edric-4
Casimir-3
Malthir-2

Durations-
Edric PfE- 5 rounds remaining
Malthir PfE- 6 rounds remaining
Casimir SoF- 6 rounds remaining
Shield Wall from Tactician Ability- 3 rounds remaining

Realising he has little chance of hitting these mighty warriors, the last bandit 5-foot steps behind Kressle and wakes up the sleeping bandit.

Having been woken, the bandit stands up groggily, steps in beside Kressle's other side.

The other bandit on the far side of the river attempts to shoot Talia, but his aim is poor and the arrow flies wide. After taking the shot, the bandit moves to Kressle's original position behind the cover of the log.

1d20 - 2 ⇒ (12) - 2 = 10

And we're back to the top! Over to Fenna. Also Vaysh let me know if you dropped prone or not in the previous round.

Updated Map pre-Fenna-Round 5 Map

Edit-Vaysh you targeted your Sleep spell last round, you still had an action though. I've assumed you were casting Sleep again, let me know if that's the case.

Vaysh begins to flag after exerting so much energy in repetitive casting, she pulls herself together through strength of will, Got to pull myself together, I know that I have more left in me. Then the familiar words begin to usher past her lips once again, though this time her lullaby seems to be draining her own energy.

Waiting for Kressle to take fer next action before taking mine.

Catching sight of Kressle's vicious blow against Casimir, Fenna climbs to her feet and starts to push her way through the undergrowth to get to the side of her companions.

Stands, then moves 10' E

Will Saves for Vaysh's Sleep

1d20 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3
1d20 - 1 ⇒ (9) - 1 = 8

Both of Kressle's bandit allies fall asleep, but once again Kressle seems to resist the spell.

Kressle swings her two handaxes in tandem, weaving in front of the three men and mount. Kressle divides her attention, one axe launching a furious assault to finish off Casimir and the other hacking towards Malthir. Both blows cut through the warrior's defences deftly and hack at the men through their armour, which screeches in protest at the axe's carving into them and the flesh beneath...

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

Looks like my dice Karma was saving itself up for the climax of the encounter ;)

1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Casimir takes 6 damage (mininum again!) which puts him on -1 I believe, and Malthir takes 9 damage. Over to Edric, Casimir for a stabilisation roll- DC10 Constitution at a -1 penalty and Malthir's action. Vaysh is out of first level spells as far as i'm aware but has actions left this round.

Ouch! Just getting my stabilization roll out of the way. Will post longer in a bit.

Stabilize: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (17) + 0 = 17 Phew - that's one less thing to worry about - get her, guys and gals!

Round 5 Action

Seeing his friend fall Edric issues an almost inhuman cry of anger. Talia rears up lashing out at the vile women while the knight attempts to pierce her chest with his lance.

Ride:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Talia:
Attack:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Attack:1d20 - 2 ⇒ (4) - 2 = 2
Attack:1d20 - 2 ⇒ (17) - 2 = 15
Damage:1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Damage:1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Damage:1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Startled by her master’s cry Talia's attacks are wild and it takes all of Edric's concentration to stay in the saddle so he is unable to attack.

Would it be possible to have Talia perform an Aid Another attack next round or is that beyond Edric's abilities?

Edric fails to control Talia sufficiently enough for her to attack as he does, and Kressle easily sways aside from his lance. The bandit leader is still grimly silent, and looks incredibly focused.

Forgot that I still attack when I fail a ride check not Talia. Thats the problem with posting before I finish my tea.

Also, If Talia can't hit on a 17, the question is how much use it is to have her attack?

Also, If Talia can't hit on a 17, the question is how much use it is to have her attack?

Talia's attacks are a bonus if Edric makes the ride checks; 3 extra attacks a round is always a nice bonus :), and one of them is at a +3

Casimir wrote:

Also, If Talia can't hit on a 17, the question is how much use it is to have her attack?

Talia's attacks are a bonus if Edric makes the ride checks; 3 extra attacks a round is always a nice bonus :), and one of them is at a +3

So Edric still has a attack this round?

So Edric still has a attack this round?

Nope, unfortunately he failed the DC10 ride check.

I edited my post before I saw Alexander’s reply. Thinking I did not get an attack due to the failed ride check I deleted my own roll (missed anyway) and added a little fluff and asked about Aid Another.