DM Fflash's Shackled City Campaign

Game Master DM Fflash

Ranged Disarm? I'll have to look that up

Initiative
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

Dalamus will step behind a column

Ranged Disarm? I'll have to look that up

Looks like in 3.5 there is a required feat, sorry, wasn't even something I thought about, just was a kneejerk reaction! I don't really want to attack the dwarf, which was why I was thinking a hit on the orb might back him off. How about an intimidate roll (that'd be a 22)?

Knowledge (nobility): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24

Nowzai stands behind Magma, watching the proceedings carefully.

I have a bad feeling about this...

Ranged shot against a held target is legit... certainly with an appropriate DC/AC.

Epik looks at Nemoris expectantly, "He's insane or possessed. We're going to have to grapple him into submission."

Initiative:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13

i am moving as close to zenith as i can. Elder stay close to Nemoris

DM Fflash wrote:

Ranged Disarm? I'll have to look that up

Looks like in 3.5 there is a required feat, sorry, wasn't even something I thought about, just was a kneejerk reaction! I don't really want to attack the dwarf, which was why I was thinking a hit on the orb might back him off. How about an intimidate roll (that'd be a 22)?

Yeah, there are really no rules for it outside of 3.5. Using called shot variant rules, you can shoot him in the hand and if it's a critical, he'd take some effects and have to make a Reflex Save to hold the item. For this fight and this fight only ... i.e. I'm not setting precedent or making a house rule ... I'll allow the action.

@Nowzai, do you have a reference for shooting at a held object? I don't see it anywhere

I've reached the Zenith! Round 1

Init: Nowzai, Magma, Dalamus, Nemoris, Zenith, Epik, Saag

Nowzai hovers behind Magma, watching with a look of concern. Magma moves in close to the dwarf while Dalamus hides behind a column.

Nemoris takes quick aim and fires at the glass sphere, the arrow skips off the edge of the sphere knocking it from the dwarf's hands to fall to the floor ...

.. and it bounces, rolling across the room to settle behind the throne. The dwarf watches it apathetically and then points to Nemoris while he draws his axe, "Death lingers at your side waiting for you to misstep!"

Any action from Epik?

After Epik's action:

Nemoris feels a stabbing pain in his back as a jagged dagger is shoved in and twisted, then ripped out the back. He gags at the force of the blow and the blackened feeling that rolls from the wound. (2 saving throws below) Behind him a bloody dagger-armed Kuo-toa stands, complete in greenish black loose cloth outfit and slippers. Around the dagger swirls black shadowy forms.

Actions Round 2 ... map coming later

If Magma attacks the Kuo, then Dalamus will attempt to heal Nemoris.

Dalamus will run to Nemoris's aid, and lay his hands upon him

or

Dalamus will attack the Kuo with his dagger, using 2 hands for the strike
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
Damage
1d4 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Can't use a light weapon two-handed, just FYI

1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24

Saved :)

Just 17 points damage total then?

Yup yup!

Whew, I'm not going to lie, that was a little scary!

I'm ok Dalamus, let's flank and attack. Everyone, watch his dagger, there's poison or something on it!!

Epik dives in and attempts to grapple Zenith.

Grapple check:1d20 + 7 - 4 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 7 - 4 + 3 = 19

Map here

Round 1

Nowzai uses his staff to rapidly boost Epik to the size of an ogre, hoping it will help subdue the dwarf more quickly.

Enlarge person, gives Epik a +2 Str bonus, +1 size bonus to the grapple, but a -2 Dex penalty.

Round 1
i am going to attack Zenith to soften him up for Epik Grapple

1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21 damage 2d6 + 11 ⇒ (1, 2) + 11 = 14

Round 1 cont

Epik moves into to tangle up the dwarf and while the paladin is able to dodge a quick blow from his axe, the implacable son of Davkhed Splintershield doesn't move a micron and Epik is easily rebuffed.

I've reached the Zenith! Round 2

Init: Nowzai, Magma, Dalamus, Nemoris, Zenith, Epik, Saag

Nowzai causes Epik to grow to massive proportions, while Magma steps away for a strike that the dwarf knocks aside lazily with his shield. (I assume Magma is using his longhammer, so as before, he can't be right next to his opponent unless he is using another weapon)

Dalamus moves to aid Nemoris, but the kuo-toa dodges his strike.

At Nemoris for action. Will need Epik's Round 2 as well

Map here

1d20+9

1d20+9

Saved :)

Just 17 points damage total then?

I missed 2d6 points of sneak attack damage ... will just call you lucky for today

Round 2
Longhammer
1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22 dam 2d6 + 11 ⇒ (2, 5) + 11 = 18

Dalamus will take a 5' step to his left in an attempt to get into a flanking position

Attack with Dagger
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

Damage
1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

The app has dropped this campaign off my list, not sure if it's due to being inactive or what, just posting to see if that refreshes it.

Something happened with paizo board yesterday and now the app doesn't work correctly. It only shows one of mine. Hoping they fix it soon

Round 2 || Initiative 18 || 56/73 hp || AC 18

5 foot step north, full attack on the KT:

Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30 Damage: 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17 Miss:1d100 ⇒ 61 Crit: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18
Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20 Damage: 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20 Miss:1d100 ⇒ 91 Crit: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30
Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17 Damage: 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15 Miss:1d100 ⇒ 61 Crit: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

Edit: Just in case that crit hits, 2d8 + 26 + 17 ⇒ (4, 6) + 26 + 17 = 53

"Zenith, we're here to help you. We don't want to hurt you. Tell us you'll leave and we can stop this nonsense."

Epik attempts to grapple him again again.

Grapple:1d20 + 7 - 4 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 7 - 4 + 3 + 1 = 26

I've reached the Zenith! Round 2 cont

Init: Nowzai, Magma, Dalamus, Nemoris, Zenith, Epik, Saag

Nemoris steps away and fires into the doorway at the kuo-toa. He strikes it once in the arm tearing through the natural armored exterior of the creature.

Inside Zenith takes a powerful swing at Epik, fighting to not provide an opening more so that looking for a weak spot. The dwarf buries his axe in the weakened paladin's chest and the human falls to his knees and then pitches face forward onto the stone.

The kuo-toa engages Dalamus swinging with its dagger and then kicking out with its feet, scratching the rogue once with his shadow-shrouded dagger. (Save below)

Round 3

Nowzai frowns as Epik falls, taking a cautious step back. Thinking rapidly through a dozen courses of action, he takes a wand out from the depths of his pouch and activates it.

Bring me the orb, he mentally commands his new unseen servant.

Round 3
Attack
1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17damage 2d6 + 11 ⇒ (1, 6) + 11 = 18

"Avoid the circle," Nowzai warns, aware they have bigger problems at hand.

Fortitude save
1d20 + 0 ⇒ (1) + 0 = 1
awesome....Way to step up when needed. ugh

Dalamus will engage the KT once again with his dagger

Attack
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19
Damage
1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Too important a fight for me to bit Nemoris, so will wait on him.

What's wrong with the circle? Can someone save Epik? I need to put down this kuo-toa, but I can break off if Magma will engage him.

Round 3 || Initiative 18 || 56/73 hp || AC 18

If no one replies, I'll try to figure out more about the circle and environment:

Knowledge Dungeoneering: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Knowledge Religion: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

If nothing useful is found from there, I'll attack the KT again:

Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21 Damage: 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18 Miss:1d100 ⇒ 67 Crit: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30 Damage: 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19 Miss:1d100 ⇒ 26 Crit: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28
Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22 Damage: 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16 Miss:1d100 ⇒ 81 Crit: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

Edit: Please crit! Damage if so, 19 + 2d8 + 26 ⇒ 19 + (8, 5) + 26 = 58

Con check: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12

Epik stabilizes.

I've reached the Zenith! Round 3

Init: Nowzai, Magma, Dalamus, Nemoris, Zenith, Epik, Saag

Nowzai whips out a wand and shortly thereafter the sphere floats over toward him, which he reaches out and takes

Magma flails out with his longhammer but the dwarf turns his body and takes the blow on his massive plated armor. Dalamus, drained of a bit of his strength, stabs out but the kuo-toa dodges it.

Nemoris fires three arrows, two of which miss just barely, but the third sticks right in the side of the kuo-toa's head, dropping it soundly.

The dwarf stands his ground as Epik bleeds on the ground near him, holding his shield up defensively and twirling his axe in a defensive arc.

Next Round?

Map here

Dalamus will pick up the magical dagger, then head along the western wall, attempting to sneak by without Zenith noticing me.

Should we take down the dwarf? I don't have a way to subdue him, and I'm concerned at what more could be coming our way.

What is this circle Nowazi? What about that sphere?

Nothing back on that knowledge religion roll? Not sure if everything in here is arcane or not, but wanted to be sure...

Sorry, Nemoris ... definitely arcane, no religion help

Dalamus, stealth check

Round 3
Attack1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24 damage 2d6 + 11 ⇒ (4, 3) + 11 = 18

I don't have my character with me, I will have to look up my stealth roll when I get home

"Just stay out of the circle!" Nowzai snaps.

stealth
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

I don't have my character with me, I will have to look up my stealth roll when I get home

By the way, Hero Lab can output a format that works with the paizo boards. It's under File, export I believe. Then click the BBcode tab and press copy. Paste it under your profile and bam, all info there on the boards for you.

Cool that works. I will just need to update it every time you give me negative levels, poison or herpes!! :)

Cool that works. I will just need to update it every time you give me negative levels, poison or herpes!! :)

Hero Lab can do that do :). In play or adjust tabs.

I know...I did that in HeroLab, I just need to update it on Paizo when/if I ever get all my issues sorted....of course, like I eluded to, you like to keep adding tot he collection. Still very cool though, will make life a lot easier! BTW, it is file > Output hero statblock in case anyone else wants to do that as well.