DM Aron Marczylo's Kingmaker - Part 1: Stolen Land (Inactive)

Game Master overfiend_87

As no one else has argued about Lukan's direction I assume you all go the same route.

As you enter this cavern the wet-looking floor of this large cavern is crisscrossed by several shallow trenches, each contraining trickles of putrid-looking flui. Six foul mounds of compost and dung lie heaped about the room, each studded with small spherical eggs.

There appears to be a single female-looking Mite and five giant centipedes, all of whom notice you entering the chamber. The female Mite makes a noise that could be associated with laughing. She points at the group and the centipedes launch into action.

Round 1

Iniative:

The Hermit Ganit D'Artain 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
Telias Markan 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Sir Bronwyn Raslov 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Carina Stigard 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Lukan Swane 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
Jameson Addercop IV 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21

Mite: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14

giant centipedes: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

Order:

Lukan Swane
Jameson Addercop IV
Mite
The Hermit Ganit D'Artain
Giant Centipedes
Sir Bronwyn Raslov
Telias Markan
Carina Stigard

MAP

Knowledge(nature): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

Those look like Giant Centipede eggs, don't know whether they would be worth anything.

Suppose we should eliminate the big ones first though.

Round 1 Init 21

Jameson steps forward and prepares to smash any centipede that approaches.

"Provide a wall of steel to protect our ranged companions!"

Yes, that sounds like something father would say.

5' step forward, Standard to Ready attack against first enemy in range.
Masterwork Cold Iron Handaxe
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 81d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Round 1 Init 21

Lukan adjusts to attack the closest centipede. 5ft to O20 .

Full Attack on the flat-footed (like it'll help with those rolls) centipede at N21
Scimitar Attack 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Scimitar Damage 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Shield Attack 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Shield Damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

"I'll try to keep the bugs occupied. Those with range, kill that mite!"

Round 1 Initiative 13

Knowledge Nature: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

Taking advantage of Jameson's cover, Ganit takes a few steps to the left and centers his aim on the lone centipede closest to him.

The mite can wait. We can't lose our flank. Move Action: to R18. Standard Action: shoot the centipede in square S21.

Attack v Flat-Foot: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Damage: 1d8 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 5 + (2) = 12

Lukan, thanks for reminding me that enemies after you in the initiative order are flat-footed on that first attack. Could have lost my SA.

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10 nature

Gong to wait to see where the centipedes and mite end up going since they're before me. Oh look a low roll.

As a free action I will sit back and file my nails as my init is so bad that several sleeping 3-toed sloths could have beaten me.

Wow guys, those attack rolls...about as bad as mine usually are against my CotCT group. Rolls are actually worse as since you are in tunnels made for smaller creatures your mellee are reduced by -2.

The female mite steps foward as it stabs a dagger at Lukan, however it merely stabs into his armour and dealing no harm.

attack: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (14) + 0 = 14

Ganit's attack penetraits deep into the Centipede's head, instantly killing it and bringing it down.

updated map

Round 1

As Bron has not posted in a while, I will post for him, if he posts before DM Aron updates, take his post obviously.

Sir Bron
Move to N20

Attack N21 with Bastard Sword
Attack: 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 3 - 2 = 20 <-- -2 for miniature tunnels
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 <-- 1.5xstr for using 2 handed

Crit Confirm:1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 3 - 2 = 10
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Carina:
Cast Acid Splash at Mite(Touch AC): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Don't forget the +1 damage with arcane strike. Also, did the centipedes go or was this just a preemptive move?

"Well ain't this special. A nest full of nasties." Telias gives Lukan a sharp prod in the back. "Go ahead and show them what that there swords good fer. Why's it all curvy anyway? Ya think yer a swordlord boy? Ya got the sword part all wrong."

Cast Guidance on Lukan. Bit cramped for an entangle. You guys would kill me for it.

I'm using my cold iron longsword. No curvy sword this time ;). Still debating on if I should focus on a weapon or not.

Lukan misses the centipede and curses as he hunches over in the cave system. "Curse-ed place!"

Though he used it one-handed with a shield? Could be mistaken. Also I forgot the Centipedes were meant to go after Ganit.

Centipedes

One of them attacks Sir Bronwyn however it misses with it's bite. A sticky ichore dripping out of it's mouth.

attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

The other attacks Lukan, but bounces off Lukan's shield and the second one comes in, which he also deflects with his blade.

attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12

attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19

The final one attempt to bite Jameson, however this one is also unable to bite anything else but this armour.

attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Well look slike that didn't make much of a difference.

Sir Bronwyn cuts into the centipede, cutting it deep, but not killing it, though it does look badly wounded.

Catrina, you forgot -4 due to firing in combat, however it's touch AC so it still hits luckily.

The mite gets splashed by a glob of acid from Catrina's spell and the acid burns through the thick skin and she collapses to the ground in a heap.

Round 2

Order:

Lukan Swane
Jameson Addercop IV
Mite
The Hermit Ganit D'Artain
Giant Centipedes
Sir Bronwyn Raslov
Telias Markan
Carina Stigard

MAP

Round 2 Init 21

Jameson swings at the centipede in front of him.

Masterwork Cold Iron Handaxe
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 151d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

"I am not used to these confines."

Ah, I now see where the confusion came from. I was using my template, which says scimitar. Yes, I am using a cold iron longsword and spiked shield int combat. Sorry about that.

Round 2. Init 21

"Good work Carina." He responds in a harsh tone as he grits his teeth, preparing to attack once again. Not wanting to wait for the centipede to his right to outflank the group, he lays into it. The small area enraging him and sending him into a fury of attacks (power attack)

Full Attack
Sword Attack 1d20 + 4 - 2 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 - 2 - 1 = 5
Sword Damage 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 = 6
Shield Attack 1d20 + 3 - 2 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 3 - 2 - 1 = 19
Shield Damage 1d4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 2 = 4

Round 2 Initiative 13

Ganit takes a few steps and positions himself in the corner to get a better line of attack. He notches another cold iron arrow and looses it on one of the many attacking the bulk of the group. Move Action: to T21. Standard Action: attack the centipede in P21 (N21 if P21 is dead)

Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Do we get to play for the centipedes if DM Aron doesn't post within 24 hours?

The centipedes eat each other and get mad centipede disease then die. "That was a close one!"

I was thinking more along the lines that they join our cause since their master turned into an acid goo pile. We can ride them into battle!

Can I wield one like a spiked poisoned chain? What damage does a centipede do when wielded 2-handed?

Hah! That's what she said!

I figured it was more along the lines of. "Recognizing Telias's vast superiority they join him on a crusade against the evils of Big Government, hippies, and loud youngun music. Soon his army of centipedes will overwhelm and destroy vast swathes of hippies in his glorious name."

Hah! Take that, "Occupy Restov" movement!

sorry about that guys, was having too much fun with the house being empty lol. Also Tuesday I'm usually working most of the day too :p. btw, just got Bestiary 3 which may or may not give me ideas for later out-of-book encounters.

Lukan misses with his sword, but manages to smash his shield into the giant Centipede which mortally wounds it, but doesn't kill it whilst Jameson does the same with his axe, cutting it deep, but not outright killing the creature.

Mite

The mite moves over to take another stab at Lukan, which fails to get past his armour as he also moves his sword in the way to block the attack.

attack:1d20 + 0 ⇒ (18) + 0 = 18

Ganit moves up to where the dying centipede lies with it's body squeltching as he steps on it, not caring for the creature, aiming a arrow at one of the remaining centipedes and letting loose an arrow which doesn't manage to dent the creature's thick hide and bounces off harmlessly.

Centipedes

The first of the group attacking Sir Bronwyn attempts to bite the noble warrior, however he steps out of the way, merely avoiding the bite and waving it off as if it was nothing.

attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Two gang up on Lukan, attempting to bite him once again, however he is far too skilled and managed to his both his sword and shield to holdthem both off from their attacks at the same time.

attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12

attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

The final one attempts to bite the half-orc, however it doesn't manage to do anything except leave a nasty-looking liquid on the front of his armour.

attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

Seeing a distinct number of centipede jaws far too close to him for his own comfort Telias elects to remove himself from the precarious situation by bashing the centipedes head in before moving away from the heart of the melee.

Move: draw club.
Standard: Attack 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1
damage1d6 ⇒ 3

Round 3 Init 21

"One last push lads!"

Masterwork Cold Iron Handaxe to the 'pede I injured
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 71d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Oh dang! I thought the mite was dead from this, "Collapses to the ground in a heap." after being hit with acid. Its a nasty mite.

Round 3 Init 21

Lukan, convinced that the acid had killed the mite earlier, turns and swings his blade towards the mite, hoping to slay it.

Full Attack:
Scimitar Attack 1d20 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 4 - 2 = 17
Scimitar Damage 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Shield Attack 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 3 - 2 = 11
Shield Damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

If he kills it, he will use his shield attack on the centipede.

Round 2

CARINA
Initiative -200 <-- At least it seems that way.

Not entirely certain what is alive.

Cast Acid Bolt at Mite, or whichever Centipede looks most injured if the Mite is dead.

Attack-Ranged Touch: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 3 - 4 = 7
Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

SIR BRON

Attack: 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 3 - 2 = 12 <-- Attack whatever is closest (but not Ganit or Lukan).
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

yeah it should be dead already, my mistake. I must not have saved the map last time when I closed it. Second time that's happened it seems :p.

Then I'll take a whack at the centipede =)

just realised I hadn't posted up the new round. whoops.

sir Bronwyn, struggles to fight his best in this tight space and misses the centipede when he strikes out at it whilst the Druid has no better like attempting to whack one with his club.

Catrina manages to succeed where Sir Bronwyn failed and lets off another orb of acid, splashing over the creature and melting through it's carapace with ease.

Round 3

Order:

Lukan Swane
Jameson Addercop IV
Mite (dead)
The Hermit Ganit D'Artain
Giant Centipedes
Sir Bronwyn Raslov
Telias Markan
Carina Stigard

I've been ther with the iniative. My character in my RL game used to have +0 to his bonus and I would always roll terribly for iniative, apart from once in a blue moon.

Lukan's blade swings true as he stabs deep into the centipede and the point sticking firmly out of the back of the creature whilst Jameson has less luck and misses with his swing.

MAP

ROUND 3 INITIATIVE 13

Frustrated, the ranger notches another arrow and looses it at the centipede attacking Jameson. Standard Action: attack the giant centipede in

Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Round 3 Init 21

The centipedes should have been able to do something last round?

Lukan attacks the one to his left, attempting to divert it from Bronwyn or Telias.

Full Attack
Sword Attack 1d20 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 4 - 2 = 12
Sword Damage 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Shield Attack 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 3 - 2 = 16
Shield Damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

ROUND 4 INITIATIVE 13

Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Left it vague. This will probably be my only posting time for the next 14 hours

Seeing the bug good and smashed Telias nods and prods Bronwyn. "Now you smack dat other one right about thar."

Drop torch.
Cast Guidance on Bronwyn.

Round 3 Init 21

The centipedes should have been able to do something last round?

Lukan attacks the one to his left, attempting to divert it from Bronwyn or Telias.

Full Attack
Sword Attack 1d20+4-2
Sword Damage 1d6+3
Shield Attack 1d20+3-2
Shield Damage 1d4+1

Ah poop, forgot about Guidance. Can I just add the +1 to those attacks?

With Guidance, you only get a single +1. You could use it next round if you want.

Round 3

Cast Acid Bolt at Q20 Centipede.

Attack - Ranged Touch: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 3 - 4 = 8
Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Sir Bron

5-foot move to N20

Attack: 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 3 - 2 = 15
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Ganit's arrow flies true and strikes the vermin right where you all suppose (though ganit knows) where it's heart is, killing it with a single arrow.

The remaining centipede attempts to bite at Lukan, but he keeps it at bay whilst Sir Bronwyn walks in and cuts it down with a overhead swing, slicing it straight in half, at least most of the way down anyway.

attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

End of battle. Calculating xp now you guys will probably level when you leave this place.

Merry Christmas Eve!

Is everyone prepared to push on?
Lukan marches forward, deeper into the cave. He takes point, sword and shield drawn.

Nice work all, that was a Mite-y battle.

Perform(comedy): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Ganit cringes at Carina's pun but doesn't bother to address it. Instead he takes his axe to the unhatched centipede eggs before moving on to the next step in this glorious death-maze. Responding to Lukan, "I am now."

Yay, a level up! The best gift of all.

Telias does worse than cringe. He simply doesn't get it. "Mighty? Well I s'pose you might think so if ya ever had to crawl around ina basement and club varmints ta death."

"We did well, although I find myself unaccustomed to such cramped quarters."

Without Donal I feel only half a man.

"We did well, although I find myself unaccustomed to such cramped quarters."

Without Donal I feel only half a man.

I thought with or without Donal you were only half a man, and half an orc.

Lukan looks over his shoulder to Carina while Ganit stabs the eggs and jests, "We should probably be out of here just after 'Mite'-fall'."

"How about we just keep moving; silently, hmmm?" Ganit asks in an annoyed tone as he slides his arm through the sling that cradles the axe across his back and continues on with his bow in hand.

I can't decide which would be worst, being torn apart by these filthy bugs or having to continue listening to the increasingly dreadful attempts at humor.

sorry for the long wait. Christmas goodies and stuff having arrived and ect lol. Right, let me get back on track as to where you are.

You move through the tight corridor, arriving into a common room of somekind, however before all of oyu can exit the tunnel they notice you. Three of them appear to be playing a game of dice in the corner before noticing you exiting the tunnel.

Round 1

Iniative:

The Hermit Ganit D'Artain 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Telias Markan 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Sir Bronwyn Raslov 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19
Carina Stigard 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
Lukan Swane 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
Jameson Addercop IV 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15

Mites: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10

Order:

Sir Bronwyn Raslov
Jameson Addercop IV
Lukan Swane
Carina Stigard
Mites
The Hermit Ganit D'Artain
Telias Markan

MAP

ROUND 1 INIT 13

"This 'mite' hurt a little bit!" Lukan laughs as he attacks the mites that are next to him with just his longsword. He is clearly not all too concerned about the little creatures.

Sword Attack 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Sword Damage 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Bah, these rolls have been horrible!

Round 1 Init 15

"Perhaps we should leave the punning to Sir Raslov?"

With that Jameson moves forward and attacks.

U27 (alternatively if it won't draw AoO move to V27).
Cold Iron Hand Axe
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 251d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Round 1

Carina
Cast Acid Bolt at W24

Attack-Ranged: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Sir Bron <-- Posting since he has not posted in quite some time.
Attack U25: 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 3 - 2 = 19
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9