DM Alexander Kilcoyne's Kingmaker PBP- Chapter 2 (Inactive)

Game Master Alexander Kilcoyne

"I think using the invisibility sphere while we are so close to the trolls is a risky choice. They will be able to track us by smell. Better to cut our way free and get clear of the tower before we use it." Casimir mutters to Kip.

Kip, use that scroll of speed, I will wait for your magic to hit us. Cas, see if you can't draw some of their attacks so we can move out...

Delay until after Kip

Ok. Ok. Kip may always see the positive and be confident... his player though can be a little more the sky is falling... Well in this case it really is but I digress. :)

free action speech Kip nods at Cas before responding to Malthir, Understood!

Cas is up?

He said he'll post in a couple of hours :).

Once again, Casimir activates his wand, this time casting the spell on himself. With his enchanted mobility, his feet find sure footing as he hurries past his allies down the last stone steps.

As he passes Malthir, he sends the baron of Kardas a grim smile, then gracefully leaps the last few steps and spins in between the rock troll and the troll guarding the southern door. Wand in one hand and aldori blade in the other, he purpously lowers his guard to draw the attention of the trolls.

Moving to where I will provoke from both trolls.

AC 25, hp 42/46

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25 Hit (Southern troll)
2d6 + 9 ⇒ (3, 3) + 9 = 15

1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15 Miss (Rock Troll)

Casimir leaps into the air and after he acrobatically leaps from the last few steps, he feels a sharp pain as a powerful lunge from the southern troll's longspear threatens to knock him off course mid-air as the point plunges into his hip; the brute behind the glancing blow roaring in triumph as he lands a successful strike that draws blood. Righting himself, Casimir is able to quickly duck under the rock troll's lunged spear as he lands, moving beside the much larger Kalev.

Malthir's on a delay and wanted to take an action now. Map update after the troll's.

Malthir immediately moves into action after Casimir, striding swiftly to H5 before he releases his healing powers...sadly his last energy until he can pray this morning for more...

Channel Positive Energy 3d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 1) = 7

HP: 58/58
Smites: 0/2
LOH: 0/9
AC: 15...lol's

Reminder- AOO's refresh at the start of each round.

Malthir leads the retreat, sword in one hand and the potion in another, moving quickly past the southern troll while Casimir is stabbed by it. A burst of positive energy flows over Kalev, Casimir, Malthir and two of the Trolls, who are unaffected by it.

Unwilling to drop his longspear but too close to Kalev to effectively wield it against him, the rock troll leans in and tries to bite the badly wounded Ranger; thinking him almost defeated. His surprise is total when the hardy half-orc headbutts him in his gravelly teeth and knocks the deadly teeth away and forces him back, not really doing any damage to the troll but not allowing himself to be bitten either.

Rock Troll Bite-
1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12 Miss vs Kalev

If dey could magic away, they woulds have magic'ed already! the annoyed rock troll declares with a stupid smile while sending a disgusting spittle of earth and mud at Casimir and Kalev. The other troll's don't seem to be convinced, and the one to the south decides that just to be on the safe side, he'd best smash the potion Malthir holds. He retreats from such close range of his sword can't 5 foot due to difficult terrain so thats a move action and is punished for the retreat by a furious Malthir, who slashes the unarmoured troll across the belly, and Kalev who swings his massive weapon which sadly glances off the troll's tough shoulder. Green, putrid entrails threaten to spill out from the belly wound but the troll shrugs off the rapidly healing wound, pulling far away enough to use his longspear in an attempt to smash the potion Malthir holds. The troll manages to smash the point of his large weapon right through the glass, shattering the glass and making the magical liquid pour uselessly to the ground. His look of triumph is contrasted against the rock troll's look of sheer annoyance as he bellows angrily in Giant-

The two trolls to the north seem to be a bit confused by the exchange. One of them replies to the rock troll-

And withdraws out of sight, probably looking to cut you off on the south side; leaving the rock troll shaking his head in seething anger at his stupid soldiers. The other troll stands his ground and plunges his spear two-handed into Kalev's mid-section with a brutal lunge- the giant Half-Orc, having already pushed himself to the limits of his racial endurance in the fight taking the keep, collapses, crashing loudly to the ground in a pool of his own blood.

I will retcon this last statement if i am incorrect in my belief that Kalev's ferocity already triggered in the fight taking the keep, I don't have time to check before I go to bed so if someone can confirm that would be great.

Malthir AOO-
1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32 Crit threat
1d8 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16

1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16 Crit unconfirmed

Kalev AOO-
1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19 Miss
1d10 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

Southern Troll CMB (Sunder)
1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26 Success
2d6 + 9 ⇒ (3, 2) + 9 = 14 Potion Smashed!

Northern Troll Attack-
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20 Hit
2d6 + 9 ⇒ (6, 5) + 9 = 20 Damage

Map Update-

Link

You'll want to zoom in with the button on the image itself.

Kip, Ricter and Fenna are up, in that order.

Kalev did use it already today...
Post

Edit: Ninja'd by Ricter in the OOC.

Kip, seeing the situation becoming even more dire, quickly casts a spell and touches Fenna's shoulder, causing her to vanish from sight. standard action cast vanish

Speaking in gnome, Kip instructs her, Please go heal Kalev! And tell Ricter using Azlanti to go help Malthir!

Continuing in gnome, Kip yells down to Cas, Keep that rock troll busy Cas! We are leaving!

Kip then presses himself against the wall and descends the stairs invisibly himself... move action to D 3

Current status & effects:
AC: 20 HP: 48 of 48
Feather Step (Kip): expires round ?
Vanish (Kip): expires round 9
Prayer (Kip): expires round 11
Vanish (Fenna): expires round 11

Stab roll: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 vs. DC 13

Kip and Fenna are now both invisible, and the Halfling quickly moves out of the tower.

Ricter and Fenna are up.

Stab roll: 1d20+3 vs. DC 13

As Kalev collapses, he manages to utter a few, faint words Kardas shall endure...

I was going to wait until after Ricter posted, but I doubt it'll make much difference.

"I believe the noble baron of Kardas may require your help outside, Ricter," Fenna speaks in the ancient Azlant tongue, before moving invisibly down the stairs and beginning a prayer, "May the Shepard's soothing hand provide respite for this champion's suffering."

Move to D4 and cast cure serious wounds on Kalev. 3d8 + 6 ⇒ (7, 3, 6) + 6 = 22

I was going to wait until after Ricter posted, but I doubt it'll make much difference.

"I believe the noble baron of Kardas may require your help outside, Ricter," Fenna speaks in the ancient Azlant tongue, before moving invisibly down the stairs and beginning a prayer, "May the Shepard's soothing hand provide respite for this champion's suffering."

Move to D4 and cast cure serious wounds on Kalev. 3d8+6

Can you empower that?

She already empowered a spell on him when taking the keep (another cure). Just Ricter left to act this round.

Ricters charges down the stairs and, hearing Fenna's words, out into the courtyard. He stands beside Malthir, shield at the ready as they face down the troll.

"Remember your place, Baron. You have a kingdom to rule. If it comes to it, you are to return to your throne and leave the rest of us to die."

Double move to reach square G5, preparing my shield as I go

HP:47/58 AC:16

Kalev wakes on the ground with a start, flesh knitting itself together rapidly as he gasps in pain, his bardiche fallen on the ground beside him. Although she is hidden by magic, the rock troll seems nevertheless to be somewhat aware of her presence, its rocky nostrils flaring as it picks up an unseen scent.

Ricter moves up to join Malthir, shield now drawn.

Assault on the Keep 2.0

Round 7-

Impact- 21
Casimir- 19a
Malthir- 19b
Rock Troll- 18a
Trolls- 18b
Kalev- 17
Kip- 11a
Ricter- 11b
Fenna- 11c

Active Effects-

Feather Step on Malthir
Feather Step on Kip
Feather Step on Ricter
Vanish on Kip (expires round 9)
Feather Step on Fenna
Feather Step on Casimir
Vanish on Fenna (expires round 11)
Enlarge on Kalev
Prayer on all (expires Round 11)

Map-
Link

Notes-

Your managing ok without a light source on the stairs thanks to Malthir's sword and the limited opportunity to fall, but note that your vision is limited to 20 feet from Malthir (40 for low-light) normal vision and 25-40 foot vision in dim light (45-80 for low-light) thus a 20% concealment chance. Kalev has 60 feet darkvision so this is irrelevant to him.

Action-

Whatever it is hurling the rocks at the tower, it seems to be unerringly accurate. Another boulder slams into it as the roof caves in entirely on the room you were sleeping in, burying it in debris and shaking the tower from the heavy impact.

"Good work, Fenna. Get clear, I'll take it from here," Casimir says, when he sees Kalev's wounds close and his eyes open.

Dropping his wand, he crouches low next to the fallen ranger. Careful not to give the Rock troll an opening to strike, Casimir mutters Out of sight and touches Kalev. At once, the half-orc vanishes.

Casting Vanish defensivly on Kalev 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17 vs DC 17

Casimir then straightens and gives the Rock troll a mocking salute before nimbly backing out the door.

Acrobatics - tumble check 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (19) + 17 = 36

"Looks like it's just you and me now, Rocky. Come and get me. Lets dance."

Very nice concentration roll Casimir! Bet your relieved you bought that headband of charisma now, not to mention your bonus feat... Which square are you moving to by the way?

Casimir almost loses concentration on his spell as he nearly leaves a fatal opening, but with one hand weaving a defensive pattern warding the troll off with his mithril sword and the other casting, he completes his spell. Perhaps inspired by his success, he nimbly backflips out of melee before the troll can strike him for his movement.

Reminder to all- AOO's have refreshed... Kalev i'm happy for you to pick up your weapon while standing up, its the same as drawing a weapon while moving to me (as your already prone with it anyway).

Stupid troll, you just smashed a vial of water!He grins at the creature
Now that you moved out of the way we can all escape, looks like it is the firepits for you after I have escaped with this potion of invisibility like all my friends.
5' step back out of its reach to H4, put sword away - move action, draw potion of Cure Moderate Wounds-move action.

bluff 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Casimir, i've put you in square G6 based on your description, let me know if thats not ok.

The rock troll looks increasingly infuriated at how his precise ambush has gone awry.

Dance with you, ugly human? he spits out shards of rock while hissing in anger- I will instead slay your friend!

He drops his longspear, flexing his incredibly muscular rocky arms and stepping in close to where Kalev was lying. Despite Kalev's large form, the troll finds it difficult to find an effective strike on the invisible Ranger, who does his best to roll aside from the incoming claws and teeth. Although the troll roars in triumph as he finally gets purchase with a claw, the roar quickly turns to one of frustration as his powerful claw has only struck Kalev's breastplate.

Bite-
1d20 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 16 Miss
1d100 ⇒ 14(1-50 miss)

Claw 1-
1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35 Miss
1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
1d100 ⇒ 41(1-50 miss)

Claw 2-
1d20 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17 Miss VS AC20
1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
1d100 ⇒ 70(1-50 miss)

The troll Malthir taunts seems to have given up listening to anything the Paladin has to say, and instead figures the best way to deal with him is to stab him with all its might. Unarmoured, Malthir does his best to dodge the blow but dodging has never been his strong suit- the spear point tears through his thigh as his reflexes prove too slow to evade it.

The second troll enters the room to pursue the Guardians, but stops when it sees the rock troll fighting something unseen. It joins in, succeeding where its leader could not, tearing a chunk of flesh from Kalev's neck with a nasty bite. Kalev's state is unknown to the other Guardians, as they are unable to see his wounds.

From the west, the third troll re-appears, struggling through the undergrowth to flank Casimir, Ricter and Malthir.

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17 Hit VS Malthir
2d6 + 9 ⇒ (1, 4) + 9 = 14

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26 Hit VS Kalev
1d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
1d100 ⇒ 93 (1-50 misses)

Round 7 Initiative Update--

Impact- 21
Casimir- 19a
Malthir- 19b
Rock Troll- 18a
Trolls- 18b
Kalev- 17
Kip- 11a
Ricter- 11b
Fenna- 11c

Map Update

Put me next to Ricter.

Seeing the trolls pouncing on the spot Kip knows Kalev to be still lying in, he calls out urgently, Get up Kalev! Join the others outside! I shall seal them in the tower! free action speech

Kalev stands, still invisible, picking his weapon up as he goes, and uses his mobility to put some distance between himself and the trolls.

Move to EF/56 (I don't think I have the move to get on the other side of Cas and Ric...Rick Castle?, but if I do, I'll move there)

I am waiting to see what, if anything, Kip can discern regarding Kalev's actions.

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Its not difficult to determine Kalev has moved somewhere as hes making no specific effort to remain silent.

Seeing trolls on both sides and resolved to protect Malthir, Ricter strides towards the eastern troll, shield raised to ward it off as he get into position to strike.

Moving to I9 and provoking an attack of oppertunity

Flail Power Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
Flail damage: 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17

HP:47/58 (before AoO)
AC:16

Ricter manages to take the incoming longspear on his shield but is also stabbed in the back by the other Troll during his movement. Gritting his teeth from the pain, his flail smashes into the brute's skin with a powerful blow.

AOO's-
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18 (Flanking, hit)
2d6 + 9 ⇒ (3, 2) + 9 = 14

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12 (Flanking, miss)
2d6 + 9 ⇒ (5, 4) + 9 = 18

Kip calls out once again, Fenna! Outside with you as well please! I am going to seal these brutes in with an iron wall I conjure up!

delay until after Fenna

Fenna moves easily through the rubble of the courtyard with the aid of the magical grace provided by Casimir, coming to a step beside Malthir. "I am outside, Kip, you may seal them away when you are ready." she replies, the unaffected tone of her voice not revealing whether she understands his ruse.

"Merciful Shepherd," she begins in Azlanti, "please mend the wounds of our fledgling nation's noble ruler."

Move to H5 (or G4 if Kalev did reach H5I6) and cast cure moderate wounds on Malthir 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (4, 2) + 6 = 12

Kip himself, hoping Kalev and Fenna have complied with his request, exits the tower to join the others. move action to G 5 Once outside he remarks, This should stop you! Hopefully your plan backfires and the tower collapses on you now! before casting his spell. standard action cast silent image (will save DC 16) As he utters the last mystical words, the image of a massively thick and completely smooth iron door pops into view, apparently blocking the south exit from the tower completely.

Current status & effects:
AC: 20 HP: 48 of 48
Feather Step (Kip): expires round ?
Vanish (Kip): expires round 9
Prayer (Kip): expires round 11
Vanish (Fenna): expires round 11
Silent Image: concentration

Conjuring an impressive iron door to seal the south exit, Kip's disembodied voice taunts the trolls- no longer visible due to the door. Invisible or not, the group is now mostly in a small huddle around the only light source- Malthir's sword.

Assault on the Keep 2.0

Round 8-

AOO's refreshed.

Impact- 21
Casimir- 19a
Malthir- 19b
Rock Troll- 18a
Trolls- 18b
Kalev- 17
Kip- 11a
Ricter- 11b
Fenna- 11c

Active Effects-

Feather Step on Malthir
Feather Step on Kip
Feather Step on Ricter
Vanish on Kip (expires round 9)
Feather Step on Fenna
Feather Step on Casimir
Vanish on Fenna (expires round 11)
Enlarge on Kalev
Prayer on all (expires Round 11)
Silent Image (Concentration)

Map-
Link

Notes-

Your managing ok without a light source on the stairs thanks to Malthir's sword and the limited opportunity to fall, but note that your vision is limited to 20 feet from Malthir (40 for low-light) normal vision and 25-40 foot vision in dim light (45-80 for low-light) thus a 20% concealment chance. Kalev has 60 feet darkvision so this is irrelevant to him.

Action-

Perception check: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Kip hopes against hope that the ruse buys them the time they need to flee. I honestly did not think we would even get all of us out of the tower!

perception 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

Casimir begins to twirl his sword in the intricate defensive style taught by the Aldori dueling instructors in Restov, then boldly turns his back on one troll, moves past the reach of the other and heads towards the gap in the south wall.

"Come on, Guardians. We're leaving."

Total defence plus move to provoke from both trolls, to L4. AC 31, hp 34 of 46

Yes, move south at full speed, you know where to go, I am now unhurt so Casimir and myself will be the rear guard. That includes you Ricter, you know I can heal myself if I get hit again, they will not be able to hurt me badly.

Begin delay.

HP: 56/58
Potion of CMW's in hand, sword in the other.
LOH: 0/9
Smites: 0/2
Prayer
Feather Step
Current AC: 11

Perception 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (15) + 18 = 33

"While I certainly prefer your company to that of the trolls, Malthir, I really think you should leave the task of guarding the rear to those of us currently armed and armored. Leave. Now. I promise you, none of these brutes shall pass through the gap while I guard it."

Smarter opponents might have realised that Casimir is drawing attention to his well armoured form in a defensive stance in order to distract them from the vulnerable Malthir and Ricter.

Trolls aren't renowned for being smart- in fact, quite the opposite. Nevertheless, as he tries his ploy Casimir is surprised by the accuracy of one of the spears levelled his way, managing to dodge and parry a couple of thrusts but one managing to nick his breastplate.

AOO's-
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17 Miss

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27 Miss

The trolls seem to have realised chasing Casimir would be a futile move- and you suspect these troll's dont actually understand Common as they don't seem to be reacting to your speech. They both take advantage of the flank on Malthir to deliver two brutal wounds just as he urges himself to be the rearguard- the first spear takes him high in the shoulder, pinning him in place for a moment while the second rips through his unarmoured back, tearing through vital organs from the cruel lunge. The Baron of Kardas crumples to the ground with blood welling up in his mouth, Liberator falling from his hands and dying from his wounds.

1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23 Hit VS Malthir
2d6 + 9 ⇒ (3, 3) + 9 = 15

1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30 Crit threat VS Malthir
2d6 + 9 ⇒ (3, 2) + 9 = 14

1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16 Crit confirmed VS Malthir
4d6 + 18 ⇒ (6, 3, 5, 3) + 18 = 35

64 damage.

Round 8 Initiative Repost-

Impact- 21
Casimir- 19a
Malthir (Dying, Init Unchanged)- 19b
Rock Troll- 18a
Trolls- 18b
Kalev- 17
Kip- 11a
Ricter- 11b
Fenna- 11c

Please limit free action speech to a couple of short sentences per round. I'm happy for you to declare a move action in order to say more.

Map Update

I forget that our GM rolls an unnatural amount of 20's...lesson noted...

All right, Fenna and Kip, you know what to do. We just practiced on Kalev. Oh and malthir:

edit: The really ironic part is that Malthir actually has hero's defiance prepared, only he does not have the necessary Lay on Hand left to activate it.

Was there another rock impact upon the tower? Oh and Kip should be last in the init order now, he delayed until after Fenna.

Kip watches in horror as the Baron is struck down. His mind races as he maintains his concentration on the illusory iron door. How many ways can this go wrong? The gods are surely against us this night... Kip pushes the thoughts from his head. That kind of thinking will not help. Think dammit! Kip begins working on a new solution to their dire predicament.

No impact on this round, it will always be described. Ok, noted. I believe Kalev is delaying until after Kip (MSN).

Does Kalev realize Kip is last in the init order now?

So then Fenna and Ricter are up then?

Yup!

Does Kip hear anything from the trolls within the tower? Movement away to the north? Cries of frustration? Cursing? Anything? :)

Yeah, I forgot to narrate it but there was an obvious cry of frustration. However, having already rolled a perception check for Kip this round I can assure you he doesn't hear much more.

We need more time... MORE TIME!

Ricter bring that troll low! Trip him!

Fenna?! Can you heal Malthir?! Kalev?! Can you carry him?!

free action speech

In a whisper, Kalev says to Kip, Yes, if you would but get your butt out of the way...