DM Fflash's Shattered Star Campaign

Game Master DM Fflash

"I recognize her, Anastasia. She was one of our gang. I don't know the other one."

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So, do we try to get everyone out of here and back to safety, or do we continue to hunt Derro first?

"Would prefer to clear the area before we retreat again." Braelex takes a glance around. "Where they are now is as safe as anywhere, for the moment."

Vuloo attempts to console Clarence, "You're safe now. We'll help you get to the surface. We need you to pull yourself together and help us. Can you do that?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28

Clarence stops crying but looks at Vuloo with a vacant stare.

Leaving them here? Natalya will travel with you if you return her weapons

Where too? Door with other derro tracks, two sets of stairs, secret door

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Relan will give Natalya her weapons back and recommend she stay here, guarding the others, while they hunt Derro. We will come back for you if we can. If we do not come back, you must make you own way to the surface. He will then tell her the best path to take.

I still vote for the secret door.

Let's give Natalya back her weapons.

We can't leave Clarence here in this condition. If we're not bringing the others with us, then at least let's grab Clarence.

Relan will give Natalya her weapons back and recommend she stay here, guarding the others, while they hunt Derro. We will come back for you if we can. If we do not come back, you must make you own way to the surface. He will then tell her the best path to take.

:) What does Relan consider the best path to take given Natalya doesn't have an arrangement with the mites?

To wait on us, of course.

Vuloo will turn back to Natalya, "I still think it's best if you come with us. But you may stay if you wish. It appears that Clarence is staying. In the unlikely event that we do not return, make your way up to the mites and ask for Brikbrack. If you tell him that you are with us, he should assist you in returning to the surface."

Natalya turns back to the group, "Fulmen wants the secret door, so unless anyone objects, let's go in that direction."

Natalya decides to stay and comfort Anastasia as the party moves on toward the secret door.

Passing through the door, the party quickly enters darkness as the turn the corner approaching the stairs, revealing their own light to continue on.

Sihedron Shrine

The room shines with a golden light emanating from crystals embedded in the domed ceiling. The entire dome is painted in reds and golds depicting the glory days of ancient Thassilon and remain as pristine as if the pigments were just laid. An altar shaped like a seven-pointed star sits in the center of the room—a smaller seven-pointed shape has been carved into the center of this larger block of stone. Sitting in one of the star’s arms is a shard of black metal.

As you approach, you see the shard of black metal float up in the air slightly and then disappear.

At nearly the same moment, a stir of motion catches your attention in the west and east portions of the room. Two monstrous spider-like creatures detach themselves from the walls and glance at the now-empty altar and turn towards you, a rumbling voice emanating from them both in unison as they skitter towards you.

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Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

"I'm feeling the shard of pride pull towards the other... it must be the shard of greed!" She thinks a second, then her eyes widen. "He's invisible! The derro must have just grabbed the shard!"

She gauges the direction of pull and hurls a bomb in that direction.

Bomb (ranged touch): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10; Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (3, 6) + 5 = 14 (Splash 5 damage, DC 16 Ref save for half)
Ugh... grenade bounce 1d8 ⇒ 3...

Any clue what these spider things are?

Yes, sorry ... same as the shriveled thing in the alcove just right upstairs earlier if anyone made that roll (after you discovered secret door)

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Have we fought one before? Or was that SC? They seem familiar...

(I don't have knowledge (dungeoneering), so was not able to make the earlier roll.)

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

Vuloo extends a life link to Relan.

Perdeption: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16

Relan fails to notice the small boot tracks, moving past them. But when the group enters the shrine Relan does see the shard float up and disappear. He does not understand the Thasilonian so ignores the speakers, confident that those in his party will talk for him, Instead he moves to where an invisible person would most likely be to pick up the shard and move through all likely hexes. He will either run into the culprit, provide from him, or run out of movement.

Since hostile actions are occurring, let's roll initiative. I'll post the spider's actions here since they will most likely go first, but can retcon if needed should one of you roll higher than them

The two spiders see Braelex tense and reach and rear back firing streams of web from their spinnerets on their abdomens striking Fulmen and entangling him. The web is coated in a toxin that starts to infiltrate his muscles (See spoiler below. I believe I missed Relan as well (touch but not flatfooted). Please double check, otherwise its the same as Fulmen)

Aidon Init - 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

Amiculus Init - 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Aidon will 5' to the left and summon a few celestial eagles to help attack the spider on the right, I should have LoS to him

They all have good perception so I am going to roll it and if the invis creature is near them is there a chance that they would attack him instead?

Enhanced Summoning - 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

A 13 touch hits. You only needed at 12.

Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

Fort: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

So Relan is entangled but can still move at half speed and fight at -2, right?

Aidon, that is a lot of eagles. :)

Correct, Relan

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Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

Fulmen? Will post tonight if I don't hear from him

Greed! Round 1

Shriezyx, Aidon, Braelex, Relan, Magister Khrysm, Vuloo, Caedimus, Amiculus, Andel

Aidon summons an eagle horde and they rip into the shriezyx. The spider's armor-like hide lets only a couple attacks get through.

Braelex lobs a bomb but the fluttering of eagles distracts her and she throws wide splashing them with fire, their feathers making an attractive target. The shriezyx screeches in obvious fear Relan stumbles forward fighting the webs and bumps into an invisible creature just north of the shrine. [ooc]No movement left for an attack

Aidon, each Eagle takes 7 fire damage make a reflex save DC16 for half. Braelex, you wrote 5 up top, but its min damage, so you should count the two ones from the dice as well

Vuloo extends a healing corridor to Relan and Andel begins to recite off the dangers of shriezyx. +1 hit/damage for everyone vs the shriezyx

The western shriezyx moves to intercept Relan biting out at him, but the webbed warrior gets his polearm around in time to deflect it. AoO?

The eastern shriezx rips into the remaining eagles with its poisoned fangs and claws. (It starts with an injured eagle and iterates attacks until its dead and then moves to the next. In the unlikely event that all the eagles are killed by the bomb above, it moves to attack Relan with the single bite, flanking him)

Actions Round 2

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Round 2

Vuloo will hold his action to the end of the round. He will cast misfortune as an immediate action if one of the shriezyx scores a hit on Relan.

Relan berates the failing guards. You idiots. Here is the true looter of your shard. He indicates the position the invisible enemy he just found. He is invisible. Assuming the spider thing still tries to attack him, Relan defends himself, taking a swipe at the creature as it closes but is so focused on the invisible foe that he fumbles the swipe.

+1 Cold Iron Ranseur: 1d1 - 2 + 10 ⇒ (1) - 2 + 10 = 92d4 + 13 ⇒ (1, 4) + 13 = 18

Eagle Saves

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

Aidon frowns at Braelax as the fire bomb and the spider destroys all his eagle friends

Aidon concentrates and summons more eagles to attack the same spider

1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Braelex moves forward and stands just inside to the right of the doorway. "Relan, up and to the right!" she calls out before hurling another bomb. Hopefully my aim is better this time!

Bomb (ranged touch): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20; Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (1, 1) + 5 = 7 ... well, that's a lot of 1's.

Precise Bombs to exclude friendlies.

Greed!

Round 1
HP: 25/32
AC: 15

Fulmen struggles to get out of the web.

Escape Artist: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

Fort Save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

Greed! Round 2

Aidon, Braelex, Relan, Magister Khrysm, Vuloo, Caedimus, Amiculus, Andel, Shriezyx

Aidon frowns and summons another large group of eagles (a convocation, if you will). This group is luckier and scores multiple hits, but the spider continues to fight.

Braelex throws again, alerting Relan to the fact the shard (and likely its carrier) has risen in the air. Her bomb hits something in the air and explodes, fire flying everywhere.

Relan's AoO above missed, but I didn't see an action for this round .... The spider is engaged with you, they didn't seem to react to your verbal challenge.

Above Relan and to the east, floating 10 feet in the air, another derro appears. This one different than the others. She appears as she points at Relan summoning arcane energy causing the warrior to feel drowsy. (Will Save DC 18 or fall asleep)

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Vuloo holds his action and Andel fires an arrow at the newly appeared derro, but shoots wide.

The spiders attack. The eastern one kills three eagles. (Will hold off on resolving Relan's until he resolves his action and the Will Save)

Actions Round 3. Note my Map Tools got corrupted, so I will attempt to recreate at some point, likely on Roll 20. For now, use the last map as a reference point to explain your movement

I think only 1 eagle died, they have 7 hp and only one got hit twice for over 7, am I right on that?

I see 3 died, the first from the bite, and the second 2 from 2 claws each

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Got it, I was thinking he attacked each eagle once, a bite, and then each one got 1 claw, still would have been two that way, I am tired

Aidon will cast haste on his turn including Relen, Braelax, Vuloo and himself

Based on tugging, is the derro caster the same as the shard holder? If so, target her. If not, target indicated square.

Braelex grins, taking out a third grenade and hurling it at the derro magic-user.

Bomb (ranged touch): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28; Fire Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (1, 6) + 5 = 12
Splash as above, precise bombs to exclude allies.

Confirm Critical: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19; Fire Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (1, 3) + 5 = 9

Miss Chance (if needed): 1d100 ⇒ 86

Oh, and... BOOM!!

Braelex, yes shard is in the same square ... actually at this point, you can see it wedged into her belt

Been traveling a lot. Finally back home. Here is my attack and save. And if you look at the AOO, someone Relan rolled a 1d1. So no wonder he rolled a 1. So I am re-rolling that AOO.

+1 Cold Iron Ranseur AOO : 1d20 - 2 + 10 ⇒ (14) - 2 + 10 = 222d4 + 13 ⇒ (1, 3) + 13 = 17

On his turn Relan 5' steps and attacks the spider again.

+1 Cold Iron Ranseur: 1d20 - 2 + 10 ⇒ (8) - 2 + 10 = 162d4 + 13 ⇒ (3, 2) + 13 = 18

Wow an 18 Save against a first level spell is rough. That implies a 24 caster stat, or a 22 with spell focus, right?. That gives Relan about a 1 in 4 chance of making it.

Will Save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

After attacking Relan succumbs to the spell, dropping his weapon and falling prone, seemingly asleep or worse.

Or it could be a higher level spell that has a similar effect ... Caster stat is high (but not impossibly high), but this is a BBEG, so all's fair. Straight out of the book as far as stats, I just modified actions for conditional events. You guys have been carving up the rest of the encounters, I'm sure you will do fine. Aidon "Flock of Ea-gulls" is tearing through hit points on some of these guys.

As a small reminder, Relan. I require saves to be the very first roll in the very next post or its an auto failure. Helps lessen worries about jerry meandering the preview function. Obviously you weren't doing that, but just wanted to place the reminder given you play in multiple games and specific rules can escape you easily

Relan s AoO strikes home, but his second strike glances off the armor. As he collapses, the spider pauses a moment to scan him quickly before heading south to Fulmen, missing him.

Spider vs Fulmen To hit: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

Hmm. Makes sense to do them in order. Since the AOO was first, then the attack and finally the save, that is how I did them. So by my way of thinking I did to the save as soon as it came up, no? To me anything else is, well out of order. That will sort itself out fine IF I can keep up. And yes, it had to do be a higher level effect I figured as it was cast in a standard action. Maybe a sleep hex or something.

Or deep slumber...

Round 2

Vuloo will extend a second life link to Fulmen.

Round 3

He will again cast misfortune as an immediate action if the spider scores a hit on a PC.

Greed! Round 3

Aidon, Braelex, Relan, Magister Khrysm, Vuloo, Caedimus, Amiculus, Fulmen, Andel, Shriezyx

Aidon casts haste on Relan, Braelex, Vuloo, and himself (+1 hit, +1 dodge AC, +30 movement, +1 attack on a full attack action)

Braelex lobs a bomb true this time and it explodes in the chest of the floating derro, but splashes artfully around the sleeping Relan. She screams in rage and pulls a long vial from her bandolier. Braelex recognizes the accouterments of an alchemist upon her just as she disappears again.

Vuloo extends a link to Fulmen ...

At Fulmen for action ... currently entangled and slowed

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"Oh no, you don't!" Braelex mutters, pulling another grenade from her belt and tossing it in the direction indicated by the shard.

Bomb (ranged touch): 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 8 + 1 = 27; Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 84; Fire Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (5, 6) + 5 = 16

Splash/precise as before.

"Wake up, Relan!"

Pretty sure magical sleep requires a standard action to wake someone

Aidon will send Amiculus to go shake Relan awake

Amiculus moves out past the Shriezyx to head for Relan drawing an AoO in the process.

1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29; HIT!
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 + DC 16 Fort Save or take 1d2 ⇒ 2strength damage.

The eidolon shakes Relan awake.

Fulmen lashes out with his quarterstaff as Andel fires an arrow into the melee both doing damage.
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

The spider attacks back venting its rage on Fulmen and sending the druid crashing to the ground in a bleeding mess..

Bite: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22: hit Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 + DC16 Fort Save or take 1d2 ⇒ 1 strength damage
Claw vs Fulmen: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22: hit damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Claw vs Fulmen: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11: miss
Claw vs Fulmen: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19:hitdamage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Claw vs Fulmen: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19: hitdamage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

The second spider attacks the remaining eagle killing it.
Bite vs Eagle: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18 hit Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 + DC16 Fort Save or take 1d2 ⇒ 2 strength damage
Claw vs Fulmen: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16: hitdamage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Andel Crit: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Braelez throws a bomb through the air and her aim is true, the fire exploding seemingly for no reason but a correslonding grunt of pain accentuates the point.

The spider below hisses and cringed as the bomb bursts over head

Aidon And Relan are up

Greed Round 4

Amiculus Fort Save - 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

Assuming I see where Braelex has been hitting, I will cast Glitterdust as close to that area as I can.

Glitterdust - DC 16 Will save or be blinded either way should be visible.

If Relan can stand without provoking he does so. Depending on what the glitterdust shows he may pull a weapon and 5' step, or pick up his weapon on the ground and 5' step. Either way he is not likely to attack this round. And someone remind me to get a weapon cord later… Wait he has a weapon cord, so he can 5' and attack IF an enemy is close enough. He would rather go for a Derro than a spider so I will wait.

Relan will be close enough to see and attack the derro floating in the air

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Standing from prone Relan uses the cord attached to his weapon to retrieve it. Seeing the Derro in the air he stabs at the creature shouting to the spiders that the dark dwarves are the enemy not him and his friends.

+1 Cold Iron Ranseur power attack: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 10 - 2 = 232d4 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (2, 1) + 7 + 6 = 16 Includes -2 for still being webbed.