DM Bigrin's Shattered Star (Inactive)

Game Master bigrin42

A flurry of mostly ineffective blows ensued, though each was parried or dodged. Pakak, trying to heal himself, nearly got brained by a morningstar and had to abort the spell as he dove aside.l

attack 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
damage 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 nonlethal

Sigh; at least I hopefully hit them at least, fat lot of good it's going to do with the damage roll.

Now at -1 because of earlier if failed action. Orcish ferocity will allow another action
"Sorry guys," Pakak mutters weakly, clutching his wounds, a burst of holy light engulfs him and spreads out.

Everyone in 30 feet, I think bad guys too, gets some hitpoints back. Sorry, Crugold. I figured it will at least delay the TPK that the dice seem to have in mind.
channel: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Alanthian opens an eye and looks at the field of battle.

Getting tired of not being very effective with the morningstar, Eowithe draws upon her faith and Commands the thug she is engaged with to Flee.

Command, Flee. DC 14.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

Alanthian atempts to roll away from the thug before gaining his feet.

Eowythe, did you step back before casting? Or are you taking the AoO?

Eowythe, did you step back before casting? Or are you taking the AoO?

oops , sorry for get to put that in...yes she will have taken her 5' step back.

Pakak's channeled energy made everyone feel better almost instantly. Even Alanthian's eyes flew open wide at the burst of healing energy. Eowythe's target stands stock still for a moment, then turns and runs from the combat, leaving his partner behind. The partner, distracted by his friend's flight, took a jab from Crugold that made his head reel. Alanthian used the distraction to roll away from the man and stand, woozily trying to get his balance before resuming the fight.

With a satisfied nod at the power of her god's will, Eowithe brings her crossbow to bear on the remaining thug.

attack 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
damage 1d10 ⇒ 2

Alanthian draws a dagger and moves forward to flank the thug.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 4 + 2 = 18
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Sneak Attack: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Crugold continues to try to bash the guy unconscious, though there is nothing in his manner to suggest anything less than lethal damage is incoming.

attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
damage 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 unconscious[/ooc]

Pakak rises to his feet and makes sure he can do so without immediately getting tagged for his trouble and reclaims his weapon.

I assume "unconscious" means nonlethal

The remaining thug fell to the ground unconscious after the combined efforts of the companions. Bow, dagger, and fist did an enormous amount of damage, and the man wasn't getting up any time soon. It was only by the mercy of Crugold's strikes that he was breathing at all.

oops. yes, nonlethal.

Everyone gets 100 XP and the fleeing thug is not coming back

"Hey everyone, gather round..." Pakak moves back out of 'range' of those downed. Assuming the others flock to him, he'll channel again, this time just for his allies.

1d6 ⇒ 2

When that's over, he says, "Think the lady has her schedule opened now?"

"Anyone got some rope to tie this fool up? Don't need him chasing us down when we go inside. Speaking of which, who wants to check for traps so we can get on with our business?" Crugold straightens out his clothes as he watches the remains of the combat scene.

Eowithe pulls out her coil of silk rope and ties up the unconscious thug.

So, what are you guys doing? You have the map showing the entrance to the building, an unconscious and tied up thug, and you are down a wizard. I'll decrease the CRs of the encounters to account for that, as needed

"Who's still hurt before we go in?" The half orc grumbles not pleased with how that last channeling worked

Alanthian raises his hand. "I do."

"I'm find Pakak."

Having trussed the thug up, Eowithe commences to search his person.

Perception 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

"Not just me then... one more time for fun. Stay close if you want it."
Channeling: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Another weak light surges forth, "Clearly I've got to attend church more regularly."

With no else stepping up, Crugold does a quick examination of the door, opening it if he doesn't see anything suspicious.

Perception 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Opening the door (at O7), Crugold looked inside the building. He wasn't too impressed by what he saw. The entire floor of the chamber had collapsed into a pool of water and sewage five feet below. The earthen walls oozed with foul rivulets, and the stench was foully strong. Two oozing sewage pipes protrude through the eastern wall of the sub-floor, just above the level of the sewage pool. Part of the ceiling above the entrance has collapsed, revealing an attic crawlspace above. There are enough holes in the room's ceiling, and apparently the roof above, to let a goodly amount of dim light into the room. A rickety ladder leads up from teh water into the crawlspace. A door stands int eh far wall across from the sludge pit. A wooden plank balanced between both doors makes a precarious bridge between them.

Outside, Eowithe found little of real value on the thug, though is armor and weapon would be worth a few coins. In one boot she found a small hideout purse with twelve gold coins in it.

"Let me guess, the person we're seeking isn't exactly at the other side of the door?"

Alanthian moves into the room trying to see anything dangerouse to himself and his companions.

Perception (Find Traps): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

Alanthian sees no traps, but the ladder leading to the attic crawlspace looks very rickety. Only a very lightweight person would likely to be able to climb it without breaking it.

Crugold watches the door on the far side of the room carefully, ready to cross over the board to deal with any trouble that issues from it if the need should arise.

Eowithe observes the room, trying to discern anything that would indicate how the thugs crossed the room.
Perception 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

Eowithe - Look at the map. The thugs were in a shed attached to the house and being used as a guardhouse. As for the room, there is a wooden plank spanning the distance between the doors, about 5 feet up from teh sewage pools.

Realizing he's kind of a klutz compared to the others, Pakak hangs back a bit as he follows

Alanthian will move forward across the plank to the next door.

sorry. My post wasn't clear. Was looking for indications that thugs used different means to cross the gap....in case the plank was a trick.

Seeing Alanthian take a step onto the plank, Eowithe stops him with a hand on the shoulder. She then ties her rope around his waist. "Can never be too careful"

As Alanthian crossed the plank, with the others standing by, a trio of small forms popped out of the small sewer pipes on the east side of the subfloor. One began prodding at the plank with a broom handle, trying to jostle Alanthian from the plank. The others threw bags of foul smelling ooze and who knows what else at Eowithe. One of the bags hit her square on the face and she felt shards of glass and nails and who knows what cut into her. The ooze was near-liquid goblin feces and got in her mouth and eyes. The stench and foulness sent her gagging.

[spoiler=Round 1]
Eowithe takes 1 damage and is sickened for 1 round. If she fails a DC12 Fort save, she is sickened for 1d6 ⇒ 1 rounds instead.

Initiatives:
group
enemies

Here is the updated map

Alanthian Draws a dagger and throws it at the closest goblin. M7

Thrown Dagger:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24 Pos Crit!
Confirm Crit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Crit Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Crugold calmly loads a crossbow bolt and shoots the goblin out in the middle of the room.

attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
damage 1d8 ⇒ 7

"Yeaaghh! " Eowithe cries out as the disgusting missile hits her, clawing the mess away from her face.

Fort Save 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

Pakak flings a dart at the same creature Crucold is attacking
to hit: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18
dmg: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Alanthian's dagger took the goblin with the broomstick in the left eye, and the thing fell face first into the pool of sewage. Pakak's dart hit another, which squealed in pain as it rushed out to pick up the fallen broomstick. The third goblin flung another bag of filth at Eowithe, but the woman frantically ducked out of the way.

Spitting to clear her mouth of the foulness, Eowithe brings her crossbow to bear on the remaining goblin.

Attack 1d20 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 1 - 2 = 14
Damage 1d10 - 2 ⇒ (5) - 2 = 3

Alanthian draws and throws a dagger at the goblin trying to shake the plank.

Thrown Dagger: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

"Let's try that again," Pakak lobs another dart at the same one as before.
1d20+11d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
dmg 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Crugold continues to calmly load and fire his crossbow.

attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
damage 1d8 ⇒ 5

Eowithe's shot went true, dropping the goblin trying to shake the plank loose. Alanthian shifted his aim and sent another dagger flying into the remaining goblin. The knife buried itself to the hilt in the goblin's chest, and the creature sank to the floor with a gasping gurgle.

"Nice shot," Pakak admies

Alanthian shrugs and nods his head. "Thanks."

Crugold continues to watch and wait.

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Alanthian contimues to the door and examines it for other ways of opening.