DM-Camris' RISE of the RUNELORDS Gestalt (Anniversary Edition) Part 2: The Skinsaw Murders (Inactive)

Game Master Camris

Sim sees the group split make-up and follows Midori towards the sheriff. Looks like they'll be able to handle helping the singer. Let's see if we can keep the villains from being to effective. he moves with speed and grace. We are coming to aid you, sheriff!

Idril looked back and forth, agonizing over who to help.
Well, Brin is helping Ameiko... She thought to herself.
She came to a decision and took off West to help the Sheriff.

With Draken withdrawing, only Alkaid has not chosen which way to go yet. I'm going to leave her off the maps until she has said which way she wanted to go.

Midori, Simelein and Idril headed West, to find that the Sheriff Hemlock and his posse ran into a superior force of pirates.
Quickly forming a shield wall at the mouth of the roadway, using the choke point to prevent the pirates from surrounding him; but against their superior numbers he cannot seem to make any headway.

SHERIFF'S FIGHT OVERVIEW

Midori, Simelein, Idril; what do you do?

Brin, Korbin and Rafael ran East until they came into view of a wild melee. Ameiko and her friends were mixed up in the middle of a wild brawl with the pirates; everybody jumping and rolling around while lashing out with cutlasses and rapiers. It's hard to tell who is who in the fight, but you can hear Ameiko singing clearly, boosting her friends morale.

AMEIKO'S FIGHT OVERVIEW

Brin, Korbin and Rafael, what do you do?

Korbin looks over the fight. Outnumbered again. Least fighting giants it was only one or two. If I can slow the ones in the back, we won't have to worry about being flanked. Korbin takes a few wary steps forward, casting a spell while doing so, while making his way to the enemies. "Focus on protectin' 'em, we must push forward."

Korbin casts glitterdust centered on Q7, moves to G7.
-Enemies: 14/7/15/6/(R7), DC 15 will save or blinded.

Sim puts away his sword and moves forward to M8 while drawing his bow. His Aegis falls over the Sheriff and C,G,D granting them +1 to AC and will saves. Hold!

Alkaid will help the Sheriff

Rafael fires a flurry of arrows starting with #13, switching to #2 if 13 goes down.

to hit: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 2 = 20
dmg if hits: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

to hit: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 2 = 18
dmg if hits: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

plus an additional amount to hit and damage if we are included in Ameiko's inspire

Midori will move to N8 and begin an Inspire Courage performance.

Brin is not happy when the he sees the middle foe in a group of three targeted.

"I can hit three at a time if you leave them close together. Shoot at enemies outside of my reach."

attack vs 1: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 183d8 + 1d8 + 16 ⇒ (2, 5, 8) + (6) + 16 = 37

SHERIFF’S FIGHT ROUND 1_____

Simelien Cutanryl_____
Sim puts away his sword and moves forward to M8 while drawing his bow. His Aegis falls over the Sheriff and C,G,D granting them +1 to AC and will saves. Hold!

Alkaid_____
Alkaid will help the Sheriff

Midori Masaki_____
Midori will move to N8 and begin an Inspire Courage performance.

Idril_____
Idril advanced to (O,9), picked up a chunk of cobblestone, put it into a loop she made with one of her scarves, whirled it about and slung it at Red 8. But it fell out uselessly backward as she tried to sling it.

SHERIFF'S FIGHT ROUND 2_____

TACTICAL OVERVIEW

Players take their turn in order of posting. Enemies will go last.

AMEIKO’S FIGHT ROUND 1_____

Korbin Steelsoul_____
Korbin casts glitterdust centered on Q7, moves to G7.
-Enemies: 14/7/15/6/(R7), DC 15 will save or blinded.
Red 4 Will save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21 Save!
Red 6 Will save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18 Save!
Red 7 Will save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 Fail.
Red 14 Will save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11 Fail.
Red 15 Will save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12 Fail.
When Korbin moved into position, Red 1 lashed out at him.
Red 1 rogue cutlass attack vs Korbin: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15 Miss.

Rafael Morganis_____
Rafael fires a flurry of arrows starting with #13, switching to #2 if 13 goes down.
Rafael hits Red 13 twice, but he’s still up fighting.
plus an additional amount to hit and damage if we are included in Ameiko's inspire
Not this round, but next round you will have a +2/+2

Brindolfin Cloudcap_____
Brin barely hits Red 1 and obliterates him.

AMEIKO'S FIGHT ROUND 2_____

TACTICAL OVERVIEW

Players take their turn in order of posting. Enemies will go last.

Rafael shouts to Korbin. "he's yours now!" referring to #13 and then takes a step to D6 and fires twice at #2.

to hit #2: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 10 + 2 + 2 = 26
dmg if hits: 1d8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 = 5

to hit #2: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 2 + 2 = 24
dmg if hits: 1d8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 = 5

2 ones for damage? hey dicebot! you can bite me!

Brin then uses his finish to hit the injured one.
cleaving finish vs 13: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 203d8 + 16 ⇒ (1, 6, 3) + 16 = 26

Korbin takes a step towards the pirate, intending to take out the weakened one. Brin strikes beforehand however.

Korbin's beard turns into a storm of scratching, grabbing, twisting hands. He takes a step forward and they split to attack the men in front of him. "These're mine! Move up, Brin! Focus ya fire elsewhere, Raf!"

Korbin takes a five foot step to H7. Korbin flurries against 2 and 8. Using Ki point for another punch on 2 as a swift action after I saw the miss.
Flurry on 2: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 2 = 10, +2 from Inspire
Damage 1, if hit: 1d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 2 = 14, +2 from Inspire
Grapple, if hit: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 14 + 2 = 32, +2 from Inspire

Flurry on 8: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 2 = 15, +2 from Inspire
Damage 1, if hit: 1d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 2 = 10, +2 from Inspire
Grapple, if hit: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 14 + 2 = 25, +2 from Inspire

Ki Flurry on 2: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 8 + 2 = 29, +2 from Inspire
Damage 1, if hit: 1d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 2 = 10, +2 from Inspire
Grapple, if hit: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 14 + 2 = 19, +2 from Inspire

If anyone draws close, Korbin will attack with his mustache (as his AoO, moving close to Korbin would provoke as his attack range is 15feet, right?)

Sim takes careful aim at #8 and lets an arrow fly 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 8 - 4 = 20 dealing 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 damage and marking the target (-4 to attack anyone but Sim.)

Rnd 2 Brin

The giant steps up and, puts psychic energy in his blade, and hammers another. (2 or 8)

att/dam: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 13 + 2 = 194d8 + 16 ⇒ (3, 2, 7, 3) + 16 = 31

Alkaid does a flurry of kicks at the enemy.

attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
dice: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
dice: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

SHERIFF'S FIGHT ROUND 2_____

Simelien Cutanryl______
Sim takes careful aim at #8 and lets an arrow fly . He hits, jolting the target and marking him.

Alkaid_____
Alkaid does a flurry of kicks at the enemy.
Shouldering aside one of the Sheriff’s men, Alkaid folds one of the pirates up with one kick, and destroys him with a second.

(npc) Midori_____
Midori continues to play as she takes a crossbow shot at Red 4. She hits for moderate damage.

Idril_____
Idril tried to sling another stone, but this one sailed high out of sight.

Allies_____
Sheriff Hemlock attacked twice, but missed.
A shouldered Alkaid aside to attack, but missed.
B attacked, but missed.
C thrust Red 4 through, killing him. He stepped forward.
D attacked, but missed.
E attacked, but missed.
F cannot attack.
G attacked, but missed.
H attacked but missed.

Enemies__________
Red 2 hit A for moderate damage.
Red 3 fumbled and fell back.
Red 5 attacked but missed.
Red 6 attacked Sheriff Hemlock and hit for minor damage.
Red 7 attacked but missed.
Red 8 attacked but missed.
Red 9 attacked but missed.
Red 10 attacked but missed.
Red 11 fumbled and fell back.

SHERIFF'S FIGHT ROUND 3_____

TACTICAL OVERVIEW

Players take their turn in order of posting. Enemies will go last.

AMEIKO'S FIGHT ROUND 2_____

Rafael Morganis_____
Rafael shouts to Korbin. "he's yours now!" referring to #13 and then takes a step to D6 and fires twice at #2.
He hits twice and does critical damage.

Brindolfin Cloudcap_____
Brin then uses his finish to hit the injured one.
Obliterating him.

Korbin Steelsoul_____
Korbin takes a five foot step to H7. Korbin flurries against 2 and 8. Using Ki point for another punch on 2 as a swift action after I saw the miss.
Flurry on 2. But he missed.
Flurry on 8 But he missed.
Ki Flurry on 2. He hit and killed him. Grappling the body if he wants.
If anyone draws close, Korbin will attack with his mustache But nobody does.

Brindolfin Cloudcap_____
The giant steps up and, puts psychic energy in his blade, and hammers another. And slashed all the way through Red 8.

Allies__________
Ameiko continues to sing, inspiring courage (+2,+2)
A attacked but missed.
B ran up, attacked, but missed.
C attacked, but missed.
D attacked, but missed.
E attacked, but missed.
F attacked, but missed.
G attacked, but missed.
H attacked and hit for moderate damage.

Enemies__________
Red 3 attacked but missed.
Red 4 moved out of the glitterdust, attacked and hit for minor damage.
Red 5 attacked but missed.
Red 6 attacked but missed.
Red 7 is blinded and out of the fight.
Red 9 attacked but missed.
Red 10 hits and kills B.
Red 11 attacked but missed.
Red 12 attacks and hits for moderate damage.
Red 14 is blinded and out of the fight.
Red 15 is blinded and out of the fight.
Red 16 critical hits for moderate damage A.
Red 17 attacks but missed.
Red 18 critical hits for moderate damage E.

AMEIKO'S FIGHT ROUND 3_____

TACTICAL OVERVIEW

Players take their turn in order of posting. Enemies will go last.

Raphael concentrates a moment, taking a deep breath and fires toward the back, at #3, taking the risk of the penalties for cover...

to hit, flurry 1: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 10 + 2 + 2 - 4 = 23
dmg if hits: 1d8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 2 = 10

to hit, flurry 2: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 2 + 2 - 4 = 18
dmg if hits: 1d8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 2 = 12

Korbin takes a few steps forward as the pirates around him begin to fall. The beard lets go of the pirate it attacked. The beard falls to the floor, slithering forward to new targets like amber snakes. They strike upwards at their prey as Korbin keeps a calm, cautious walk. He grins widely as the beard assaults the pirates.

5ft step to IE, Flurry on 9/12, constrict on 9. Nonlethal for all damage..

Flurry on 9: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 2 = 27
Damage on 9 if hit: 1d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 2 = 10
Grapple on 9: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 14 + 2 = 21
Damage from Constrict as Swift: 1d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 2 = 7

Flurry on 12: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 2 = 18
Damage on 12 if hit: 1d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 2 = 10
Grapple on 12: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 14 + 2 = 33

Sim lets an arrow fly at #15. 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15to hit for 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 damage. He steps to L7 so his Aegis covers A,B,C,D,F,G, and the Sheriff.

Alkaid does a swift and hard kick to a pirates's jewels.

attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
dice: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Back.

Midori maintains her performance, and fires at the same pirate again.

crossbow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16 for piercing damage: 1d8 ⇒ 5

Brin charges ahead ten feet and swings at the two in front of him.

"Ameiko, you started without me."

Charge to H-I 5-6 and cleave 18 to 10

charge vs 18: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 15 + 2 = 213d8 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (1, 5, 8) + 16 + 2 = 32
charge vs 10: 1d20 + 15 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 15 - 2 + 2 = 303d8 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (5, 1, 2) + 16 + 2 = 26

29/51 hp

SHERIFF'S FIGHT ROUND 3_____

Simelien Cutanryl_____
Sim lets an arrow fly at #15. He hits for moderate damage.
He steps to L7 so his Aegis covers A,B,C,D,F,G, and the Sheriff.

Alkaid_____
Alkaid does a swift and hard kick to a pirates's jewels.
And she punts one over the shield wall.

Midori Masaki_____
Midori maintains her performance, and fires at the same pirate again.
And she hits for moderate damage.

Idril_____
Idril slung another stone at Red 8.
But missed wildly again.

Allies_____
Sheriff Hemlock attacked twice, killing Red 8 and Red 7.
A attacked but missed.
B attacked, but missed.
C hit and did moderate damage.
D stepped up, attacked, but missed.
E attacked, but missed.
F cannot attack.
G cannot attack.
H attacked but missed.

Enemies__________
Red 2 flank attacked Alkaid, but she parried.
Red 5 flank attacked Alkaid, but she parried.
Red 6 attacked Sheriff Hemlock and missed.
Red 9 attacked and hit for minor damage.
Red 10 attacked and hit for moderate damage.
Red 11 got back up and reengaged.
Red 12 moved up to attack, but missed.
Red 13 moved up to attack Alkaid, but she parried.
Red 14 moved up to attack Alkaid, but she parried.
Red 15 moved up to attack Alkaid, but she parried.
Red 16 moved up to attack, but missed.

SHERIFF'S FIGHT ROUND 4_____

TACTICAL OVERVIEW

Players take their turn in order of posting. Enemies will go last.

AMEIKO'S FIGHT ROUND 3_____

Rafael Morganis_____
Raphael concentrates a moment, taking a deep breath and fires toward the back, at #3, taking the risk of the penalties for cover...
They both hit and kill Red 3.

Korbin Steelsoul_____
5ft step, Flurry on 9/12, constrict on 9. Nonlethal for all damage..
Flurry on 9: He hits, grapples, and crushes him dead.
Flurry on 12: He hits for moderate damage and grapples.

Brindolfin Cloudcap_____
Charge to H-I 5-6 and cleave 18 to 10
charge vs 18: He hits and splattered.
charge vs 10: He cleaved over to Red 10 and obliterated him as well.

Allies__________
Ameiko continues to sing, inspiring courage (+2,+2); she lashed out with her rapier and impaled Red 11, he drops.
A attacked and hit for moderate damage.
C attacked, but missed.
D attacked, but missed.
E attacked, but missed.
F attacked, but missed.
G attacked, but missed.
H attacked, but missed.
Enemies__________
Red 4 moved, threw a throwing axe at Brin for 9 points damage.
Red 5 attacked but missed.
Red 6 attacked and hit for moderate damage.
Red 10 attacked but missed.
Red 12, grappled by Karthak, tried to break free but couldn’t.
Red 16 attacked but missed.
Red 17 attacks Karthak and hits for 9 damage.
Red 19 attacked but missed.

AMEIKO'S FIGHT ROUND 4_____

TACTICAL OVERVIEW

Players take their turn in order of posting. Enemies will go last.

'tactical overview' is not a link to a map, shouldn't it be?

Rafael: Should be fixed now.

thanks for fixing the map link

Rafael takes a 5' step to E7 and fires again toward the back at 19, taking the penalty for cover. (will switch to #4 if 19 goes down after one arrow - not expecting it but you never know)

to hit flurry 1: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 2 + 2 - 4 = 26
dmg if hits': 1d8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 2 = 9

to hit flurry 1: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 10 + 2 + 2 - 4 = 24
dmg if hits': 1d8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 2 = 11

Assuming that by Karthak you meant Korbin. S'all good.
HP 31/40
Korbin gives the pirate he holds a final squeeze on his limbs, hoping to incapacitate him.

Constrict Damage on 12: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

He lets go of the pirate, regardless if they are still able to move. Korbin continues his walk, paying no heed to the pirate that slashes at him. The sword cuts through parts of the beard, and lands on Korbin's shoulder. Blood is drawn. The beard spirals into itself, writhing when Korbin is hit. It extends to the sky, ten feet above Korbin, and strikes down on the nearby pirates.

5ft Step to J8, Flurry on 17. Always non-lethal.
Attack on 17: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 2 = 10
Damage on 17: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Grapple if Hit: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 14 + 2 = 25

Attack on 17: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 7 + 2 = 22
Damage on 17: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Grapple if Hit: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 14 + 2 = 35

Korbin smiles widely, he screams out. "IF YA' VALUE YA LIFE, THROW DOWN YA' ARMS!!
Intimidate: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (20) - 1 = 19. Nat 20. Sweet.

Editted to reflect that Brin took down 10 by cleave.

10 should be down from the cleave
Brin moves ahead (K-L 5-6) and hits the bandit to the left (16) and, if dropping hit, adds a finish to the one ahead (19).
vs 16: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 163d8 + 16 ⇒ (6, 3, 4) + 16 = 29
Unfortunately the giant misses his attack due to concern for Ameiko, as he glances at her in concern before attacking, and the axe that hit him in the chest.

20/51hp after thrown axe

Sim lets another arrow fly, this time at #19 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25 to hit for 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6 damage. Sandpoint is under more powerful protection than your master reckoned with. You will fail. he says to the attacking marauders.

Alkaid does a flurry of high kicks at another pirate.

attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
dice: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
dice: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

SHERIFF'S FIGHT ROUND 4_____

Simelien Cutanryl_____
Sim lets another arrow fly, this time at #19; Wounding him.

Alkaid_____
Alkaid does a flurry of high kicks at another pirate.
Alkaid kicked down a couple of wounded pirates.

(npc) Midori_____
Midori shot Red 9 for moderate damage.

Idril_____
Idril hit Red 9 with a slung stone, killing him.

Allies_____
Sheriff Hemlock stepped up, wounded Red 14 and killed Red 6 with a critical hit.
A attacked but fumbled and fell back.
B attacked, but missed.
C attacked, but fumbled and fell back.
D attacked, but missed.
E withdrew, being heavily injured.
F stepped forward and hit for light damage.
G stepped forward and attacked, but missed.
H stepped forward and hit for moderate damage.

Enemies__________
Red 2 attacked but missed.
Red 6 attacked Sheriff Hemlock and missed.
Red 10 attacked but missed.
Red 11 attacked and hit for moderated damage.
Red 12 attacked and hit for moderate damage.
Red 13 attacked Alkaid, and hit her for 5 points slashing damage.
Red 14 attacked but missed.
Red 16 attacked but missed.
Red 17 moved up to attack and hit Sheriff Hemlock for light damage.
Red 18 moved up to attack, but missed.
Red 19 moved up and hit Sheriff Hemlock in the head. He falls prone! His men shout in fear while the pirates redouble their efforts with bloodcurdling threats!

SHERIFF'S FIGHT ROUND 5_____

TACTICAL OVERVIEW

Players take their turn in order of posting. Enemies will go last.

SHERIFF'S FIGHT ROUND 4_____

Rafael Morganis_____
Rafael takes a 5' step to E7 and fires again toward the back at 19, taking the penalty for cover. (will switch to #4 if 19 goes down after one arrow - not expecting it but you never know)
It takes both arrows, but Red 19 goes down.

Korbin Steelsoul_____
Korbin gives the pirate he holds a final squeeze on his limbs, hoping to incapacitate him.
And he explodes like a ripe grape.
Korbin continues his walk, paying no heed to the pirate that slashes at him. The sword cuts through parts of the beard, and lands on Korbin's shoulder. Blood is drawn. The beard spirals into itself, writhing when Korbin is hit. It extends to the sky, ten feet above Korbin, and strikes down on the nearby pirates.
5ft Step to J8, Flurry on 17. Always non-lethal.
Attack on 17: And fumbles.
Attack on 17: He hits for moderate damage and thoroughly grapples Red 17.
Korbin smiles widely, he screams out. "IF YA' VALUE YA LIFE, THROW DOWN YA' ARMS!!
Intimidate: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (20) - 1 = 19. Nat 20. Sweet.

Brindolfin Cloudcap_____
Brin moves ahead (K-L 5-6) and hits the bandit to the left (16) and, if dropping hit, adds a finish to the one ahead (19).
Unfortunately the giant misses his attack due to concern for Ameiko.

Enemies__________

One by one, the pirates took one look at the enlarged half giant, his sword chopping through their crewmates like a scythe through wheat, and the incredibly creepy dwarf with his beard reaching out to stab or grapple, and it’s just too much.
One by one, they break. Scattering like rats fleeing a sinking ship.

This battle is over.

Rafael turns and runs toward the sounds of the other battle... (spending a ki point for +20 ft of movement, gives me a move rate of 50, can run 200' or double move for 100' if run is not an option, if we're 110 yds from the other battle, that will put me in strike range for next round I think).

It is a pretty smooth and straight path to the other battleground, you can use a Run maneuver.

Brin nods to Ameiko.
"Now we save sheriff. COME!"

run 60'

Alkaid does a flurry of high kicks at more pirates.

attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
dice: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
dice: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

When she sees the sheriff fall, Midori rushes forward, dropping to her knees at his side and casting Cure Moderate Wounds on him.

Edit: forgot to roll the CMW!

Cure Moderate Wounds: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6