DM Elanmorin's Hell' Rebels

Game Master Nathan Hartshorn

Valrani stays in the main room, looking at the books and trying to identify the flowers.
perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24

She tries to pull out books to see if any hide a secret compartment or such.

Elurius clambers up into the apartment skulking slightly and trying to hide a few scrapes. She then quietly starts to look over his place, giving everyone disparaging looks over his sense of style.
Perception, aid: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (15) - 1 = 14

Rocco and Kurglunn search through the washroom, Rocco holding his nose to ward off the lingering smell of the grease clinging to the air.

Rocco Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Kurglunn Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14

By discovering what he did Rocco can take a...

Rocco enters the washroom alone as he...

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

... something similar to a small door on the eastern wall...

Christmas' holidays?

Im around. Just waiting on Rocco’s check.

Yep I'm here. Probably wouldn't hurt to bot his action there.

I've been checking in occasionally as well!

Yup, Christmas holidays. Followed by a super-fun medical issues that've had me doped up on antibiotics for the past several days! Yaaayyy!!!

Rocco pokes his head out and conveys to the others what he's found, "Blood. Here on the windowsill, and again on the floor between these rooms."

Survival: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

"There's also a small door here on the eastern wall."

"Ready yourselves! Let's check the new door Rocco."

Elurius gives a look of pure horror over the comment of the blood and backs off from the indicated areas. Still staying silent and trying not to sing out she moves closer to the second door ready to hell in case things get worse.

Oren waited for Rocco to check the door for traps. If he gives the all clear signal, she will open the door and lead the group into the new area.

Rocco checks over the next door for traps.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

"A door in the wall? Like a secret door? I wonder what is hidden in there?" muses the lawyer.

Oren opens the door.

Wex's Stealth check: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (4) + 24 = 28

Well... Wex autosuceeds at his stealth attempt against Oren and therefore has surprise catching her flat footed!

As Oren opens the secret door a man whose description matches Varl Wex's, the man you suspect to be the serial killer tormenting Kintargo's poorer districts. Before the Tien brawler can do anything the man slashes at her with a strange blade emitting a sinister crimson light...

Wex vs Oren: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28 → Damage roll: 1d4 + 6 + 4d6 ⇒ (1) + 6 + (2, 5, 3, 1) = 18 If wounded the victim suffers 4 bleed damage each turn

Not content with his first attack the man continues savagely hacking at Oren!

Wex vs Oren 01: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26 → Damage roll: 1d4 + 6 + 4d6 ⇒ (2) + 6 + (5, 4, 3, 3) = 23 If wounded the victim suffers 4 bleed damage each turn

Wex vs Oren 02: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14 → Damage roll: 1d4 + 6 + 4d6 ⇒ (1) + 6 + (4, 5, 5, 5) = 26 If wounded the victim suffers 4 bleed damage each turn

Oren suffers heavy wounds and starts to bleed profusely. The dagger obviously looking magical and the red light it emits growing stronger as her lifeforce ebbs away...

Round 01 - Bold may act

Varl Wex

Rocco
Valrani
Oren -31hp, Bleed 04
Elurius
Talon
Kurglunn
Lirotha

Map updated please remember to move your tokens according to your actions, thank you

Oren was startled from the vicious attack. In return the most she could do was muster a couple quick jabs.

Attack 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 2 = 15
Damage 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17

Attack 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 9 + 2 = 23
Damage 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

”I can use healing quickly!”

Pushing to try and get a glimpse of the enemy through the doorway, Lirotha waves her hand in a desperate attempt to end this fight as fast as possible!

"Sleep!"

Valrani rushes forward and tries to stabilise the badly wounded Oren.
CMW: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (2, 5) + 5 = 12

From where she stands Lirotha has no line of sight on Wex and cannot cast her Hex, you may take a different action if you wish

She will then begin casting Summon Monster II, attempting to Summon a Clestial Giant Spider on the ceiling just behind Oren.

On the Spider's first action, when he appears, he will attempt to use his WEB ability on the insane attacker!

Web Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19
Damage: 0 = 0 = Entangle!

Hearing Oren grunt in pain, Rocco draws out a scroll from one of his cases and uses the ensorceled parchment to empower Kurglunn.

Move action draw a scroll, standard to cast Magic Fang on Kurglunn.

"Get in there, K," Rocco shouts to his phantom as he hears Oren grunt in pain from the series of deadly strokes. Kurglunn rushes in through the open door, then pushes his way through the wall to join Wex in the small hidden chamber. Seeing the killer and his eerily glowing weapon, Kurglunn lashes out in fear and anger.

Slam, magic fang, power attack: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 3 + 1 = 22 Damage, MF, PA: 1d8 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 1 = 9

Wex needs to attempt a DC15 Will save or become shaken for 1d4 ⇒ 2 rounds.

Oren and Kurglunn manage to wound the seemingly possessed clockmaker.

Wex's will save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

Meanwhile Lirotha tries to summon aid, Rocco prepares a scroll and Valrani rushes to stop Oren from bleeding to death!

Botting Elurius and Talon because I'll take a 3 day trip tomorrow and I don't believe I'll be able to post while travelling

Elurius rushes next to Oren and Valrani and heals the Tien as well!

CMW: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (4, 2) + 5 = 11

Talon moves inside the room shooting at the maniac with the demonic dagger...

Attack roll: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17 → Damage roll: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

He hits thanks to his skill with the gun...

Talon spent 1 point of grit to turn the attack into a touch attack

Wex keeps slashing at Oren like a man possessed!

Attack roll 01 vs Oren: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 16 → Damage roll: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Attack roll 02 vs Oren: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 → Damage roll: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

This time the baleful weapon doesn't find its target and Oren is spared from more blood loss.

Finally, the spider summoned by Lirotha tries to entangle Wex, but misses the shot.

Apparently the web attack is not a ranged touch attack, so it misses

Round 02 - Bold may act

Varl Wex -28hp

Rocco
Valrani
Oren -12hp
Elurius
Talon
Kurglunn
Lirotha

Correct it is similar to throwing a net as a I understand. His regular AC is better than 19? Ouch. Kurglunn should at least be able to flank the man now with Oren...

The summoned spider continues to throw webs at the man.

Web Attack#2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Lirotha is stymied here. She frets, but stays put however as she feels like crowing the little room is a bad idea and keeps an eye on both her short-lived spider and the front door...just in case.

"What's going on!?"

Oren waits for the ghostly creature to move and flank the assassin with her. Once it was in place, she lashes out with two powerful kicks.

Attack with Mutagen, Flank, and Power Attack 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 2 + 2 - 1 = 21
Damage 1d8 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 2 = 16

Attack 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 2 + 2 - 1 = 31
Damage 1d8 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 2 = 19

Seeing Oren out of immediate danger, Valrani thinks for a moment about joining the fight before seeing that room is limited.
With a sigh she starts to chant some more..
Beginning summon nature's ally

Thanks for the bot! I'm back from traveling and should be able to be more consistent.

Elurius gives a glance back at Lirotha ♫"It seems our deadly friend was lying in wait for us! He cut Oren rather badly, but everyone seems to be ganging up on him."♫

Elurius then turns to Wex and adds in a lilting tone, ♫"Speaking of which, I should probably be helping!"♫ She takes a step back and then starts to cast a spell involving invectives and words that almost seem to make the ears burn. It does, however, make the weapon in Wex's hands heat to a bright red and sizzle in the open air.

Casting Burning Disarm on the weapon in Wex's hands. DC 16 Reflex Save to drop the weapon or take Fire damage: 5d4 ⇒ (4, 1, 4, 4, 4) = 17 damage. I believe he can choose to forgo the save and just take the damage.

Did somebody say flanking party?!

Rocco waits until he can tell that Kurglunn has lined up behind Wex, then channels a spell through the phantom to sap the killer's strength with a chilling touch.

Move 10ft closer and use Deliver Touch Spells ability to cast Chill Touch via Kurglunn. Kurglunn can deliver the attack up to 5 times, per the spell's description. The first attack is made as an immediate action when Rocco casts the spell. After that, Kurglunn can use the spell up to 4 more times as touch attacks. This will only do the damage from the spell instead of his normal slam damage.

Chill Touch (touch attack), flanking, magic fang: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 5 + 2 + 1 = 25 Negative energy damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

On a hit, attack also deals 1 Strength damage unless Wex succeeds at a DC16 fortitude save.

With one first glowing with an eerie chilling light, Kurglunn continues to lash out at Wex with a combination of his magically imbued necromantic touch and his own powerful slams.

Chill Touch (touch attack), flanking, magic fang, power attack: 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 8 Negative energy damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

On a hit, attack also deals 1 Strength damage unless Wex succeeds at a DC16 fortitude save.

Slam, flanking, magic fang, power attack: 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 17 Damage, MF, PA: 1d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 1 = 9

The Hound curses , reloads is pistol and yells to Oren to get down and he fires again at Wex.

"Oren go low, I'll go high!"

Attack: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 2 = 15
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Back from my vacation. Will post as soon as possible. Thanks for waiting.

Oren smashes the man twice with her powerful fists. Valrani starts a summon of her own destined to manifest itself into the already crowded room. Elurius makes the crimson enshrouded dagger's handle scortching hot. The man jsut snarls as his hand fumes but does not relinquish the weapon.
Rocco designates Kurglunn as the wessel for his spirit magic. The phantom hits once.

Wex's fortitude save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16

The Hound shoots the rabid clockmaker but his aim proves faulty.

Undeterred by the numerous opposition Wex does not speak and keeps stabbing with inhuman ferocity against Oren!

Wex vs Oren 01: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15 → Damage roll: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Wex vs Oren 02: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23 → Damage roll: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Again he manages to get past the Tien's defenses drawing blood!

Round 03 - Bold may act

Varl Wex -72 hp, +08temp hp

Rocco
Valrani
Oren -25hp, bleed 4
Elurius
Talon
Kurglunn
Lirotha

Forgot to use one of the kukri's abilities. Corrected that now

Oren trusted her group to keep healing her as she pressed the advantage with more punches.

Attack with Mutagen, Flank, and Power Attack 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 9 + 2 + 2 - 1 = 32
Damage 1d8 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 2 = 18

Attack 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 2 + 2 - 1 = 15
Damage 1d8 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 2 = 16

Possible Crit 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 2 + 2 - 1 = 16
Damage 1d8 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 2 = 19

Web Attack#3: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

A cheetah appears in the space behind the kukri wielding madman. It lashes out with claws at teeth as soon as it arrives!

attack-bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
attack-claws: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
attack-claws: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
claws damage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Meanwhile the druid prepares herself for combat.

Casts Shillieah

As Oren continues to soak up Wex's wrath, Rocco charges into the room and reaches out to the Tien warrior-alchemist. "Stay on your feet, Oren! We're counting on your fists!"

Cast cure light wounds on Oren. Should heal her and stop the bleed damage.

CLW: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

While Rocco provides healing, Kurglunn works in tandem with Oren and with the beast Valrani called into existence to bring a swift end to Wex and his violence. "Why you so bad, smelly man," Kurglunn wails. "Why you kill nice people?"

Slam, flanking, magic fang, power attack: 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 21 Damage, PA, MF: 1d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 1 = 8
Slam, flanking, magic fang, power attack: 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 16 Damage, PA, MF: 1d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 1 = 7

If either attack hits, Wex needs to make a DC15 Will save or become shaken for 1d4 ⇒ 4 rounds.

Oren hits once with her fists. A powerful blow, but not enough to fell Wex. Lirotha's summoned spider misses again while Rocco heals Oren. Val prepares for battle as her cheetah wounds the madman with the knife and Kurglunn manages to strike once as well.

Round 03 - Bold may act

Varl Wex -94 hp

Rocco
Valrani
Oren -16hp
Elurius
Talon
Kurglunn
Lirotha

Dangnabit, Rocco took the best buffing place! I was planning on using Flicker anyways to get in close and cast without worry, but now I don't have anyone to target.

Alright DM, if Elurius went invisible could she squeeze past Wex without needing an acrobatics check? The tumble rules specifically state they are for preventing an AoO, but she can't be targeted for one anyways.

Elurius gives the knot of people around the doorway a slightly annoyed look and but then gives a mischevious smile and snaps her fingers. Her form gives a shudder and then seems to drop to the ground like an oldstage curtain and disappear.

She then tries to squueze past everyone into the only open space around the fight just past Wex inside the doorway, playing small pranks along the way; ruffling Rocco's hair, readjusting Val's mask, giving Oren a playful punch on the shoulder, and giving The Hound a cheeky swat on the backside. She then takes a second to watch Wex's movements and tries to silently slip past the man.

Stealth, Invisible: 1d20 + 20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 20 + 1 = 29
Acrobatics, If needed, vs. CMD-Dex+5: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Hopefully on the other side of the rogue she starts casting a spell, reaching out and giving Oren a second playful punch as she finishes.

Trying to cast Bull's Strength on Oren.

Sorry for clogging up the room, Elurius! I'll get outta the way on my next turn.
Also, I'm pretty sure ruffling my hair would be considered an offensive action and would drop your invisibility. ;P

Talon fires again at the knife wielding madman.

Attack: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 2 = 29
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Then reloads again.

As Talon's shot hits the man called Varl Wex right in the middle of the chest the dagger wielding madman looks in disbelief around himself before falling on his knees suddenly realizing his death approaches. Wex's eyes shine with malevolence one more time then he drops the dagger, whose light suddenly ceases illuminating the room, and then without making a single noise, he dies!

Well. Your home invasion paid off! You killed the poor tenant! What do you do now???

Frustrated at being impotent for so long, Lirotha starts issuing commands!

"Rocco! Make sure he's dead then search him! Elurious check out that knife, but don't touch it! See if it really is magical. Oren! Get out here so I can heal you! The rest of you search the place. We need evidence!"

Healing Hex: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (5, 4) + 5 = 14

Elurius, who I forgot has flag bearer argh, pulls out the pole for her flag and uses it to knock the dagger out of Wex's hands before sitting down on the man and examining the dagger with her cantrip. She then also reaches down and checks the back of the man's neck for a pulse.

"♫I'm not feeling a pulse!"♫
Heal: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (7) - 1 = 6

Valrani starts to search the secret room - wondering if it has a ladder or some other means to enable the dwarf to get in and out unseen..

perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16

Oren moves forward and accepts the healing, feeling less like she was going to pitch froward and black out. ”That knife was wicked. I don’t know if it is magical, Evil, or just really sharp, but it was tough.”

Rocco peeks in through the doorway and sees Kurglunn standing over Wex, a look of fury mixed with his usual expression of terror. "Good job, K," the halfling says as he climbs over Wex's body and stands next to his phantasmal friend. "You got him good! Now let's see what we can find on him." He touches a hand to his temples and his eyes begin to glow brightly as he searches Wex's body.

Cast Heightened Awareness and take 20 on searching body for a 30 Perception.

Searching around the apartment and the secret room gives the Silver Ravens all the evidence they need to prove Varl Wex was the latest madman to take the "mantle" of the Kintargo Slasher for his own.

You can prove Wex was the slasher and it's pretty clear the knife he wielded is an evil weapon of some kind. You should decide what to do about them and how you want to deal with their disposal