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

Game Master Camris

midori, shouldn't cure moderate wounds be 2d8+4?

Up to Camris. I'm a Bard and I thought I was still CL 2. I'd love to have 2 more points on THAT roll.

if you're a lvl 2 bard, how are you casting cure moderate? should be cure light, in which case your roll was correct. If you're actually a lvl 4 bard which would fit with the whole gestalt thing, then you CAN cast cure mod and it would be 2d8+4

Oops, you're right. I just miscalculated.

So, that's 8 hp for Sheriff Hemlock.

Korbin lags behind his comrades. As Brin begins to run, Korbin casts a spell, intent on healing the fellow. He advances towards the sheriff and the rest of the party. (30 feet/330 feet)

Cure Moderate Wounds: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (1, 7) + 4 = 12

Korbin grins to himself. "Bastards din't stand a chance. We'll weed 'em out when we handle the other groups."

Sim regretfully drops his bow, draws his sword and steps to K8, swinging at R6 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21 for 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 damage. Do not think your cause won so easily. In me you face your doom. adopting circular stance. He nods towards Alkaid in recognition of her prowess.

SHERIFF'S FIGHT ROUND 5_____

Rafael Morganis_____
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).

Brindolfin Cloudcap_____
Brin nods to Ameiko.
"Now we save sheriff. COME!"
run 60'

Alkaid_____
Alkaid does a flurry of high kicks at more pirates.
A couple more boots to the head remove Red 14 and 19.

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

Korbin Steelsoul_____
Korbin lags behind his comrades. As Brin begins to run, Korbin casts a spell, intent on healing the fellow. He advances towards the sheriff and the rest of the party. (30 feet/330 feet)

Simelien Cutanryl_____
Sim regretfully drops his bow, draws his sword and steps to K8, swinging at R6 [ooc]Wounding him..

Idril_____
Idril slung another stone, but missed.

Allies_____
A fell back.
B attacked, but missed.
C grabbed the fallen Sheriff and fell back.
D attacked, but missed.
E withdrew, being heavily injured.
F attacked but missed.
G grabbed the fallen Sheriff and fell back to Midori.
H attacked but missed.

Enemies__________
Red 2 attacked and hacked down F; he tumbled by Alkaid (Success) screaming bloody murder to engage A.
Red 6 attacked Simelien and hit! For 10 damage.
Red 10 Decapitated H! He charged on by into your backfield!
Red 11 Ran up and attacked Midori in the back! He hit for 11!
Red 12 Tumbled by Alkaid (success) to engage Idril.
Red 13 attacked Alkaid, but missed.
Red 16 attacked Simelien and hit! For 6 damage.
Red 17 moved in an end run and into your backfield!
Red 18 bullrushed D back behind Simelien.

SHERIFF'S FIGHT ROUND 6_____

TACTICAL OVERVIEW

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

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Rafael moves closer to the fight and takes a shot at the one attacking Midori.

to hit: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27
dmg if hits: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

plus an additional 2 to hit and damage if Ameiko has lingering song feat

Midori: Yes you are a 4th level caster for healing purposes.
Rafael: There is now! Come on man, it was only 35 seconds!

lol... I'm quick

Brin continues to run.

Korbin's sprint begin to hit full swing. Seldom is a dwarf seen moving this fast. (150/330)

Alkaid does a kicks at the pirate's family jewels.

attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
dice: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

crit: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
dice: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

getting him a few feet off the ground with a high pitched scream.

Sim performs an iron shell counter vs the first foe who hit him 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24 (vs red6's attack roll)

He swings at R6 on his turn, otherwise strikes at 18 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16 for 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

SHERIFF'S FIGHT ROUND 6_____

Rafael Morganis_____
Rafael moves closer to the fight and takes a shot at the one attacking Midori.
He hits and does moderate damage.

Brindolfin Cloudcap_____
Brin continues to run.

Korbin Steelsoul_____
Korbin's sprint begin to hit full swing. Seldom is a dwarf seen moving this fast. (150/330)
And in a terrifying blur of white hair, Korbin is there!

Alkaid_____
Alkaid does a kicks at the pirate's family jewels.
getting him a few feet off the ground with a high pitched scream.
She folds him up with a crackling of broken bones and drops lifelessly to the ground.

Simelien Cutanryl_____
Sim performs an iron shell counter vs the first foe who hit him. Blocking the attack.
He swings at R6 on his turn, hewing the pirate down.

(npc) Midori______
Midori turns to defend herself; she attacks but missed.

Idril______
Idril spins like a top, twirling around until she is behind the two pirates, evading their attacks of opportunity.
Her bladed scarf drifted out almost lazily, flank slashing red 2 for 17 and neatly cutting him in half.

Allies_____
Sheriff Hemlock is better, but still wounded badly and semiconscious.
A withdrew, critically wounded.
B attacked, but missed.
C grabbed the fallen Sheriff and fell back.
D attacked, but missed.
G grabbed the fallen Sheriff and fell back to Midori.

Enemies__________
Red 10 Ran up to Korbin, attacked but missed.
Red 11 Attacked Midori, hit her for 5 damage!
Red 12 Tumbled over to hit Rafael for 4 damage.
Red 16 attacked Simelien and hit! For 4 damage.
Red 17 tumbled around to flank Korbin! He attacked, but missed.
Red 18 attacked Simelien and hit! For 5 damage.

SHERIFF'S FIGHT ROUND 7_____

TACTICAL OVERVIEW

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

Rafael moves to R5 and fires at 12, changing targets to 17 if 12 goes down.

flurry 1: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 2 = 16
dmg if hits: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

flurry 2: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 2 = 22
dmg if hits: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Midori, wincing at the damage she's taken so far, swings at her attacker.
attack-Katana: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22 for damage-MW Katana: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Status: HP35-11=24-5=19

Brin runs again, moving 60' closer.

"You pirates better be gone when I get there."

Arriving at the scene of the battle, Korbin notices the struggliing captain. He moves close to him, extending the beard-tendrils around the captain, attacking nearby pirates.

"Ya new heroes have arrived, captain!"

5ft step to O8, Flurry on 10/17. Swift action to trip 10.
Attack on 10: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Damage on 10: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
On Hit Grapple on 10: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27
On Hit Trip on 10: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

Attack on 17: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
Damage on 17: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
On Hit Grapple on 17: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 33

SHERIFF'S FIGHT ROUND 7_____

Rafael Morganis_____
Rafael moves to R5 and fires at 12, He hits with both arrows, but he’s still up and moving.

Midori Masaki_____
Midori, wincing at the damage she's taken so far, swings at her attacker.
She hits and kills him.

Brindolfin Cloudcap_____
Brin runs again, moving 60' closer.
"You pirates better be gone when I get there."

Korbin Steelsoul_____
Arriving at the scene of the battle, Korbin notices the struggliing captain. He moves close to him, extending the beard-tendrils around the captain, attacking nearby pirates.
5ft step to O8, Flurry on 10/17. Swift action to trip 10.
Attack on 10: Miss.
Attack on 17: Hits, damages, grapples.

(npc) Simelien_____
Simelien attacks Red 18 but missed.

(npc) Alkaid_____
Alkaid runs over to attack Red 16; she kicks him for moderate damage.

Idril_____
Idril lashed out with her bladed scarf, but missed.

Enemies__________
Red 10 attacked Korbin but missed.
Red 12 hit Rafael for 3 damage.
Red 16 attacked Alkaid and hit! For 6 damage.
Red 17 tried futily to escape Korbin’s beard.
Red 18 attacked Simelien but missed.

SHERIFF'S FIGHT ROUND 8__________

TACTICAL OVERVIEW

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

Brin runs another 60', not even winded.

Simelien enters into Defensive Focus to regain his maneuvers. He threatens a 10' area with attacks of opportunity, and his CMD counts as 8 higher vs anyone attempting acrobatics to prevent his AoOs.

Korbin releases his hold on the pirate, and strikes again at him. He attacks both of the nearby pirates, non-lethally.

Non Lethal Attack on 10: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
if hit, Non-lethal Damage on 10: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
if hit, Grapple on 10: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30

Non-Lethal Attack on 17: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
if hit,non-Lethal Damage on 17: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
if hit, Grapple on 17: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 34

Upon striking the a pirate, Korbin gives them a squeeze, attempting to shatter legs or ribs, whatever he grabs a hold of.
Non-Lethal Contrict on 17: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Rafael takes a step back from 12 and fires two arrows at him at point blank range.

to hit: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 10 + 2 + 1 = 31
dmg if hits: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 5

to hit: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 2 + 1 = 29
dmg if hits: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7

Alkaid does a kick at another

attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Korbin's beard hits, grapples, squeezed and kills Red 10 and Red 17.
Rafael's two arrows hit and kill Red 12.
Alkaid's high kick boots the head right off of Red 16.

With Brin's sudden arrival, I'm just going to give you the last guy.
The Battle is Over.

You can catch your breath now, do whatever healing you need to do.

"That was intense. A pirate attack! Who'd have thought? I wonder if they were in league with the goblins in some way - maybe affiliated with some kind of deal with them to hit the town while they are already reeling from the goblin incursion? Or perhaps it was just Sandpoint's bad luck... Whatever it was, maybe we should head to the docks and see about their ship... That would be a sweet piece of booty for anyone lucky enough to take it from them. And if not, maybe we can at least encourage them to be on their way."

Sheriff Hemlock reached up and grabbed Midori's cloak.
"Wait..." He gasped out, still semiconscious.
"Don't bother with... the ones rampaging through town.
"Our militia... will take care of them.
"Get to the docks... stop the ships coming... to reinforce the ones already here.
"If they see the docks... in enemy hands... they won't land... they are from other crimelords... they only like... easy prey.
"Burn the docks... if you can't secure them!
"Go! Go!" He said before falling back unconscious.

"Like the sheriff says... to the docks! secure them and keep more ships from coming in!" He heads toward the docks without waiting for the others, sure that they will be right along with him. move rate 40, running for 160 when he can, double moving for 80 when he can't run

Anyone able to climb up to a rooftop is able to see...

STRATEGIC OVERVIEW

The arrows pointing to docks Alpha, Beta and Charlie mark your victory conditions. They are the only ones with a deep enough draught to take the incoming ships. Either capture or destroy them to fend off the pirates and secure victory!

"I could use some healing. They slipped through my massive new armor and hide."

After the scare at the docks.

"I am headed to the middle dock, so I can move easier to the two outer docks. Those with missile weapons can come with me and fire at the two other docks with flanking fire if needed. Let us make the fight decisive and stay massed where possible."

Brin heads out to the docks after any healing. On the way this time, he triggers his force shield and vigor, and if his magic wears out, he enlarges himself psionically with expand.
+4 AC from shield and 30 temp hp from vigor expending 7 PPs before arriving and 32/51hp after fight

"As you wish, Sheriff. Let us make haste."

Sim will switch into running hunters stance for a burst of speed and move quickly towards the docks.

Midori sighs, looking around for a guard still standing. "I'm sorry I don't know your name, but I need you to take over here. Sheriff hemlock should be stable, get him into the Rusty Dragon until we can get more healing for him."

With that, she'll cast her second Cure Moderate Wounds on herself and head toward the docks. She'll follow Brin and look for a point to snipe the pirates with her crossbow.

CMW: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (8, 8) + 4 = 20

Now, why couldn't I do THAT for the Sheriff???

Sime stops, realizing no one has healed the big man yet. Come on, I'll do what I can along the way.

He removes his wand of cure light wounds, casting each round as a standard action, and making a move action to get closer.

1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

(Activating a wand is DC20, he has +10 and can do it taking 10. Cure Light Wounds is on his extract list, but I'm not sure how that interacts with the requirement of having the spell on your list without UMD.)

81/51hp +4ac 13/20pp

After healing, the giant is ready to go.

"This is going to take a while to kick them all out,
and after it's over, I'll be wanting a bath from this work out."

Korbin is largely ready to go. He downs a quick potion to remedy some of the damage that was put on him.
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

"Oi, archers and gunslingahs give support, each one-ov-us heavy hitters take their own dock?"

Korbin follows the group.

Thundering down the boardwalk, you encounter the intersection where the first dock you need to secure branches out into the bay. A platoon of the pirates is here getting ready to receive the next ship. Seeing you coming, they drop everything and get ready to fight.

Round 1_________

There is no surprise. Players act in order of posting, enemies will go last.

TACTICAL SITUATION

Rafael steps to N4, takes aim and fires at number 1.

to hit: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 2 = 17
dmg if hits: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

to hit: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 2 = 18
dmg if hits: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

"Stand down and surrender and your lives will be spared."

diplo: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

Brin uses a burst of speed to get into position.
If 1 is not down, he goes to LM 6-7. If one is down he moves to JK 7-8.

He swings and cleaves through the pirates (4 then 6 then 3) or, if 1 is still up (1 then 3 then 2).
att1/damage: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 293d8 + 1d8 + 16 ⇒ (4, 2, 8) + (7) + 16 = 37
cleave/damage: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 253d8 + 16 ⇒ (1, 4, 2) + 16 = 23
cleaving finish: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 223d8 + 16 ⇒ (1, 5, 5) + 16 = 27

He turns to the paladin, "Shoot the ones I can't reach."

He addresses the pirate horde: "You don't want to do this."

AC 28 with cleave and force shield, 81/51hp

Sim drinks his shield extract and moves up to N7, gripping his sword.

There are a couple of pilings at (E,7) and (E,12) that stretch up ten feet overhead.

UPDATED TACTICAL MAP

"OI! One wit' me, we take the first dock! The rest keep goin'!"

Web centered on E10, using the dock pylons as the opposing points. That should grab 11 to 17. Using a swift action to raise speed to fifty. Move to E7, jumping from K6. I am presuming the pillars to be 1-3 feet wide and slippery from water. As that would be a DC 7 to cross which I am using to land on, so I need not make a check.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 6 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 8 = 31,+8 for Speed Increase vs DC 30 Jump.
Korbin takes a running start as he begins casting his spell. He focuses his inner energies, his beard drops to the floor, and he leaps. Pushing up with a single beard arm, Korbin launches into the air, landing on a single pylon beside enemy pirates.

He grins widely at the pirates, smacking his hand down to the pillar he stands on. His hand coated in a thick, white substance, he launches it out over the pirates, enveloping them and connection to the opposite pillar.

Midori once more begins her Inspire Courage.

"Come on you pirates!!"

Alkaid charges with a flying kick
attack: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 27
damage: 1d8 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 1 = 12

As soon as she can Midori moves to M4 and fires her crossbow at red 2: crossbow attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 for crossbow damage: 1d8 ⇒ 7