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

Game Master overfiend_87

I suppose the Entangle I cast never happened....In which case allow me to say the following.

"GIT YER *insert colorful curse* BACK AWAY FROM DERE! DON'T YOU KNOW A VARMINT TRAP WHEN YA SEE ONE! ERASTIL ONLY KNOWS WHAT THEY KEEP IN DAT BIG 'OLE!"

Turning to Telias:

Not really sure how Bron was raised, but I do not think that common sense was part of his upbringing.

Sorry I somehow missed your post about entangle. I keep speed reading and miss a lot of stuff. Plus there aren't really any plants in the area, however I have always allowed entangle to work on a area with workable soil so you couldn't do it on a stone floor on a mansion, but there's more than enough workable soil on the ceiling here for it to be let off.

The many roots on the ceiling come alive and wrap around the giant Tick that Grabbles is holding onto. He grits his teeth as they attempt to break out of it and the giant tick manages to tear through the entanglement, moving away. but only at half speed, so it isn't as far as they were origonally.

reflex: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Str Check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

Where exactly did the entangle land? I can't find where it landed exactly and if the others are going to cross the enangle will need to be shut down. The (D) on duration means you can pre-maturly end it if oyu wish. That's something I just learned myself :p.

MAP

Seeing the Mite on the other side, I begin to launch Acid Bolts at it.

Attack-Ranged Touch: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

My action stays the same if that's alright.

Was trying to launch it as far as possible and still get Grabble. Not sure where there is on the map. Also, no one should be crossing anyway. Just shoot it. :P Chasing something with a climb speed over a gorge in their own lair sounds like an invite to roll new characters.

Someone post here, I want to kill these bugs and their smurf riders.

Someone post here, I want to kill these bugs and their smurf riders.

ditto. Lets smurf these smurfin' sons of smurfs the smurf up.

Sir Bronwyn says a very effective taunt, however the mite turns it's head to the side, not knowing what he has just said and continues on it's way.

As Jameson grabs onto one of the many knobs on the ceiling and stays on, though there is a rumble as the sound of a centipede, bigger than you've ever seen starts to ascend from below and approch from the north end. It is the biggest Centipede you guys have ever seen, bigger than those in the room filled with eggs you went through earlier.

Giant Whiptail Centipede

no one has posted for Lukan sooo...

Lukan moves over by Jameson, but doesn't grasp onto the many roots, getting ready to face this monster that's making it's way here.

I assume Ganit used his arrow to try and hit the Tick. Also this centipede is FAR bigger than those :D

updated map

waiting on Telis and sorry for the hold up. I was meant to post in the morning (it's now quarter to 11...PM) but I've woken up ill. Terrible stumach aches and...well other things you can imagine go with that but I won't go into disgusting details.

And this is what I get for expressing my personal fears to you people. THANKS Aron! :p Also, now's the time to say 'thanks for forcing the RETCON Telias.'

Ganit's stomach turns and runs at the sight of the centipede barreling towards them. "By the Gods! The day just gets worst and worst..."

I'll give my actions later since I'll probably just shoot at it so I'll need to know where everybody is to get a clear shot. Also, does anyone know how long it takes to set up a bear trap in combat?

Which of its 100 legs are you going to attempt to trap?

I ready an action to use my Touch of Rage on Lukan as soon as the Centipede gets within range to attack.

Lukan

After moving forward, Lukan fires his bow at the centipede, or the tic if he cannot see the centipede. He then switches to his scimitar and shield in preparation for the centipede attack as his move action.

Attack-Bow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

I didnt force a retcon I posted an action and it got ignored. I didnt post the square i threw the entangle in because i just wasnt sure how far telias could toss it seeing as I cant see in the dark nor really tell how far a 40ft radius could reach into the cave and I wasnt getting an answer. I got no response so apparently it didnt happen at all. I'm still trying to make sense of the people running over the rope bridge to chase a giant bloodsucking, climbing arthropod. And it gets better since they're likely about to be eaten alive. Worse part is that entangle probably would have gotten it too. Yeah, I'm upset. But let's move on this is taking way too long. I'll just put the pieces back together after everyones been torn apart.

I didnt force a retcon I posted an action and it got ignored. I didnt post the square i threw the entangle in because i just wasnt sure how far telias could toss it seeing as I cant see in the dark nor really tell how far a 40ft radius could reach into the cave and I wasnt getting an answer. I got no response so apparently it didnt happen at all. I'm still trying to make sense of the people running over the rope bridge to chase a giant bloodsucking, climbing arthropod. And it gets better since they're likely about to be eaten alive. Worse part is that entangle probably would have gotten it too. Yeah, I'm upset. But let's move on this is taking way too long. I'll just put the pieces back together after everyones been torn apart.

It's not a rope bridge. It's a bunch of roots on the walls that it's easy to climb across on. However it's only a DC 5 climb. You can cancel your entanglement and I think he's deeper in the entanglement area so he'll have to make another save. You can cancel the spell if you wish.

Reflex: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19 vs DC 15

whiptail reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Tickleback is not entangled, but the whiptail is stuck in the entanglement and so are many mites on the other side of the chasam.

Your choice to end the spell. Jameson will have to head back as he's right at the edge of the spell however you have both the whiptail centipede stuck and some of the mites on the other side too.

Map, showing how far the 40ft radious goes. The area is filled with basic mites, but the grey X is a cage with a Kobold inside who looks in bad shape and has also been entangled.

Nice work Telias. Now lets shoot that big bug before it gets loose.

Since the centipede is stuck, I will cast acid bolt at the leader.

Change of move

Attack-ranged touch: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Round ?

"That's a big bug!"

Jameson moves back to stand by Lukan, readying his axe and shield again.

Move to get off roots, Move to ready shield and draw axe, or just the shield if that's too many actions.

Everyone with a bow or crossbow should be shooting at the centipede or the tick. I will keep nailing the smurfs since they do not seem to particularly like my acid.

I meant no offense Telias. If the entangle thing hadn't been brought up we would have had half the party in the pit with that centipede. It was mostly a complement.

I still don't think I'll be able to hit the centipede from any available position without being entangled so I'll go for that jerk grabbles.

With his bow only inches away from Lukan's neck Ganit aims high and fires yet again at the ugly tick with hopes to soon kill it and sent the rider tumbling down into the deathpit below.

Standard Action to shoot the tick

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Sorry for the bit of a blow up it's been an annoying week.

"That's mer like it. Ain't no sense in chasin it." With that Telias pulls out his sling and twirls it to start slinging stones into the tick.

Swift: Use Eagle Domain Power
1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 4 - 1 = 15 Attack
1d4 ⇒ 1 Damage

ride: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

The mite sees the attack coming and manages to swerve the tick out of the way of the stone. It grins as it looks as you.

Having seen his plan unfold he moves over to attack Jameson.

attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

combat trained mount: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

CMB: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16 if successful Jameson is grappled

Round 7

Order:

Giant Whiptail Centipede
Sir Bronwyn Raslov
Jameson Addercop IV
Lukan Swane
Carina Stigard
Mites
The Hermit Ganit D'Artain
Telias Markan
Grabbles & Tickleback

Giant Whiptail Centipede: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

Str Check: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

The Giant Whiptail breaks out of the entanglement moving further down the tight chasam, however the entanglement slows it's movement, making it difficult to climb it's way to the group.

MAP

Also I understand about the difficult week. I've had one myself. Especially as yesterday my DM screwed me over. He hates high level adventures (cause he can't handle the fact we blow most of his traps and stuff with a single spell) and we're at around 18-19th level. Today I was stuck with the nephews at home whilst they were meant to be taken back and many other miscalanious things. Just been a bad week for me I guess :p

Round 7

Well, that is one big bug. Lets start killing it.

I take out my crossbow and start shooting.

Attack-Crossbow: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 5

Taking a couple steps back, Bronwyn shouts: "Mite I entice you all to follow a retreat strategy? Lure the beast into the tight corridors and let us taste victory!"

Move action: Move to AC20. Standard Action: Inspire Courage. Swift Action: Arcane Strike feat.

some of you might want to change your posts due to the large creature coming your way.

Round 7 Initiative 9

Ganit looks over the bulbous creature in attempt to assess how much longer it will take to kill the damn thing.

Heal: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13 (on the tick to see what physical condition it's in)

"Bronwyn is right! We need to move backwards and hammer these bastards with our bows. We can't risk getting so close." With that, he fires again at the tick and moves back near Bron. Standard action: attack tick; Move Action: to AC21

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18 (-4 if James hasn't since moved out of combat)
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Round 7

DM Aron, my AC is 18, am I hit and grappled or did it miss me? Won't change my action either way.

Jameson attacks the tick in front of him, as the mite is out of reach.

"I'll fall back last."

Mwk Cold Iron Handaxe
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 171d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Round 7 - modified actions

Lukan

Fires his bow one more time then retreats.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 <-- Someone else want to start rolling for Lukan, my rolls are really bad recently.
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Move action: Retreat back to AB20 next to Bron and draw shield/scimitar.

Carina

Attack as above. Then retreat to AB21.

Round 7

** spoiler omitted **

DM Aron, my AC is 18, am I hit and grappled or did it miss me? Won't change my action either way.

Jameson attacks the tick in front of him, as the mite is out of reach.

"I'll fall back last."

Mwk Cold Iron Handaxe
1d20+5;1d6+3

The attack didn't hit and so you aren't grappled.

I will pull out my Wand of Grease and prepare to use it as soon as James has retreated.

ride check: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23 The mite manages to get his tick to evade the attack from Jameson's axe.

The mites attempt to move back, some seemingly fleeing whilst others are getting closer, though the entanglement is keeping them from going as fast as they could go, going up onto the walls to climb across the cavern and to the other side.

saves:

mite 1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

mite 1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

mite 1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14

mite 1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

Edit: Updated MAP

Will have turn when i get back from store.

Seeing things turn to chaos Telias grumbles to himself about "telling people so" before he turns and pokes Lukan. "Shoot that dern mite off that ticks back. 'es making it hard to get Jameson outta dere."

Cast Guidance on Lukan.

Grabbles attacks Jamson, enjoying the fact he feels he has an advantage, which he clearly doesn't as he's unable to hit him with any of his attacks nor his giant tick.

attack 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18 (I assume a miss as full plate adds +9)

combat trained mount: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Round 8

Order:

Giant Whiptail Centipede
Sir Bronwyn Raslov
Jameson Addercop IV
Lukan Swane
Carina Stigard
Mites
The Hermit Ganit D'Artain
Telias Markan
Grabbles & Tickleback

reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

reflex: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Tickleback is now entangled, however the giant centipede is now and has enough reach to attack Jameson from where it is.

Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Tail slap: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

MAP

Round 8 Initiative 9

"James!" Ganit shouts as the shadows on the wall of the cave indicate the centipede has moved closer to the group. "Get the hell out of there! Ganit draws the weighted bowstring back as far as the wood allows and releases at the oncoming enemy.

IF the tick is still alive by my turn:
Attack the tick, move to AE18.

IF the tick is still dead by my turn:
Move to AE18, Attack the centipede.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Round 8

Lukan

Lukan takes his bow and fires at the tick again.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1

Carina
I cast Acid Bolt at the big Mite.

Attack-Ranged Touch: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Actually I'm not wearing the full plate yet, I believe I'm still paying for it before I pick it up, so I'll need damage for that last hit.

Round 8

"Gladly Ganit!"

Jameson takes a swing at the now entangled tick and moves 5' back.

Mwk Cold Iron Handaxe Defensively
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 131d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

AC now 20

"Welcome warriors of the greenbelt. We have been awaiting your return for sometime. Oleg managed to just get the masterworked full plate one of you ordered last time you were here." he smiles and then turns to Kressel and back to the group. "I see you've noticed my new leutenant. We have a breakout not long after you left. The bandits were going to over-run Oleg's from the inside, however Kressel here defended Oleg and Svetlana and even came out with her axes to finish off the men that wouldn't back down. Unfortunatly my leitenant had died but I believe she has earned the right." he smiles and then clicks his fingers as something just comes to mind. "Oh, we recieved this note and pouch of gold for you yesterday."

I had crossed it off. I believe you already forwarded a payment in items as Oleg didn't have enough cash to pay you all in gold and hauling around items you'd never use would be a pain so you sold the items for their price and he IOUed the mwk full plate I believe. I assumed you just picked it up and equipped it since it was already paid for.

24 hour rule for Sir Bronwyn

Sir Bronwyn runs over behind Jameson, getting his sword ready to cut down anything that comes towards them, wanting to protect Jameson.
"Come back here. We can work together to kill that monstrocity." he claims to the group, wanting to make sure to hide in here and possibly have the creature in a situation so that it can't attack them or for them all to pile on it.

Ride: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

Jameson's attack is negated with the mite riding on it and smirking as he seems to have avoided his tick from death.

Lukan's arrow catches the mite in it's hide near the neck, but it remains stuck to the wall, denying to fall just yet in combat.

Catrina's acid doesn't manage to hit this mite as it is clearly far better as moving that it appears.

Mites do their movements.

mite 1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 still stuck

mite 2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 still stuck

One of the mites manages to move over to Jameson and attempts to stab at him with his dagger, but doesn't manage to get past his armour.

attack: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (16) + 0 = 16

Ganit narrows his eyes, breathing slowly as he exhales and then releases the shaft, the arrow striking the mite right in the head, between several of it's eyes and it loses grip on the ceiling and Grabbles' eyes are wide as he doesn't realise what just happens and doesn't react fast enough as the mite falls down with him into the dephs of his chasam.

lol, well I didn't see this coming, I thought he was going to be able to grab onto the wall, but instead he's gone down with the ship, so to speak.

reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

falling damage: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4

damage from falling tick: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 4, 6) = 15

reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14

Ladies and Gentlemen, the least dramatic death in the campaign. Death from falling and being squashed by his own mount :p Now for Telias Markan.

LOL!!! I'm so happy that worked

Hmmmm almost completely out of options here. Can't shoot through all of you very well. Actually regret my domain choice at this point since the things i have are much more suited for using a bow, of which id be terrible at. Has Lukan gone yet?

Move next to The Hermit and cast Guidance on him.

Calling to James and Brodwyn.
"Well ain't this a rite cluster fudge. Yall might wanna back away before that big vermin takes yer head off. Don't mind the little crud."

Yeah, Lukan has taken his move. I'll roll those still in the entangled area.

Giant Centipede: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Mite 1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Mite 2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

Mite 3: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

Mite 4: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Everyone is entangled after my series of terrible rolls just there..

Round 9

Order:

Giant Whiptail Centipede
Sir Bronwyn Raslov
Jameson Addercop IV
Lukan Swane
Carina Stigard
Mites
The Hermit Ganit D'Artain
Telias Markan
Grabbles & Tickleback (dead)

MAP

bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

tail-slap: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0

You hear some noise behind you to the west too

A intelligence check. Try to roll a d20 + intelligence bonus

Intelligence Check: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 <-- Apparently not very intelligent.

Round 9

Carina

I am starting to get really annoyed with these ugly blue midgets.
Cast Acid Bolt at Y15 mite.

Attack-Ranged Touch:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
Damage:1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Lukan

Move to AC18
Fire bow at megapede.
Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
Damage:1d8 ⇒ 1

Round 9

Need to update my armor block still, will do that tonight.

Init 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14

"Move back sir Bronwyn. The path that led down goes to the other side of the chasm, we're about to be flanked."

Jameson moves to AC18 and Readies an attack against the first opponent in reach.
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 201d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Damn, should've just hit the entangled mite next to me first.

Round 9 Initiative 9

Intelligence: 1d20 ⇒ 18

"Dammit all! James is right, those dim little pests are trying to get the drop on us." Ganit surmises as he spits on the ground. "We can either bunker up here and face the enemy on both sides or try to get around the other way while one side is still glued to the floor.

Move to AE20. If there is an enemy in sight coming in from Area R6 I'll shoot at him otherwise I'll hit the centipede.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 (+1 Guidance)
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Or I can use that little wand you all gave me and make for a very slippery attack from the back.

I say we hold here, I can make the mites go nap nap and slip and fall if they are behind us. We can get more shots in on that big bug from here and attack it with multiple people if necessary.

"If we're gonna stand our ground we're going to do this guilfully. I've got 2 tanglefoot bags and an alchemists fire in my bag available to anyone strong enough to throw. If we can uproot that table we can wedge it into the wall hopefully long enough to stave of their entry. Anything we can do to control their movement will be paramount if we want to survive this.

Bronwyn weaves through the people in the corridor, murmuring something underneath his breath.

"Heavy rain
Pouring hard
Try in vain
t'stand upright "

An attentive onlooker can hear the simple rhymes, but a practiced spellcaster (Spellcraft DC 16) might notice the seemingly random notes he uses are very similar to the verbal components a spellcaster might use to cast a grease spell.

Free Action: Maintain Inspire Courage. Move Action: Move to AC17. Standard Action: Cast Grease spell encompassing Y15, Y16, Z15 and Z16.

reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

The mite caught in the greased area keeps it's grip, holding onto the entanglement of the area.

Lukan can't really see the centipede from his positon, but I'l give it to him as I should've mentioned this earlier.

The arrow from Lukan's bow lands, but doesn't appear to do any real harm to the creature, but it you can see some blood seeping out of the mark.

Carina's acid splash hits another mite, killing it instantly as it drops to the ground to join it's leader at the bottom of the gorge.

Mites now appear around the corner with daggers in hand, though they seems surprised to see Sir Bronwyn moving into view with sword ready.

moved Jameson and Sir bronwyn in different spaces as Ganit is in one and the other is occupied by a wall :p

mite 11d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

mite 21d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

mite 31d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18

mite 41d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

mite 51d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

mite vs grease: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21

One mite runs off down the tunnel, no doupt to move the long way around whilst the other tried to climb across through the greased area, but manages to keep it's grip.

Ganit moves so that the creature is in sight, however his arrow doesn't manage to land.

updated man

I use the Wand of Grease targeting the area AC21-22, AD21-22. Not sure what the DC is for the wand.

Lukan

Drops his bow and 5-foot moves to AC20 and attacks the mite at AC21.

Attack-Cold Iron Handaxe: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4