DM Khel's Core Confirmation (Inactive)

Game Master Khelreddin

Tog make big downward strike.

Slash: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 1 = 13
Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 = 9

Followed by a big upward swing.

Upslash: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 3 + 1 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 = 8

Stepping forward if need be between swings.

Though Huck and Rokdor continue to struggle to hit their clumsy foe, perhaps undone by the ghastly smell of seared, rotten flesh, Tog suffers no ill effects from it – in fact, it reminds him happily of his mother’s cooking. In any case, he brings his axe down on the lead zombie and nearly cuts it in half, then moves forward to stand over the mess of decrepit flesh left behind. The other blade of his axe sweeps upward, catching the second zombie in the chin and tearing its head clean from its body, revealing a writhing mass of maggots that have taken up residence in its neck!

With the zombies destroyed, the party is able to make their way into the room beyond and get a better look at things. They soon discover that the body on the floor is that of a male dhampir, clad in wizardly robes. Amidst the detritus littering they cavern, they find a few items of interest, including a small journal in the dhampir’s belt pouch, which details plans to start an army of undead made from the “fish people” who have been frequenting this cave. In addition, Rokdor discovers a small, perfectly-formed pearl and Huck turns up a golden ring, both of which radiate magic when examined for it.

In his explorations of the chamber, Sobestian stares curiously at a spot in the northeast corner of the room, and realizes that what looks like a solid wall actually has a large crack concealed behind a flake of rock. It appears to open into a passage – perhaps this haunt of the undead is not such a dead end after all…

Once everyone is done healing and searching the room, Huck suggests that the party try out the concealed passage!

Rather than spending time on the spellcraft mechanics, I’ll just tell you what you found: a 1st-level pearl of power and a ring of protection +1. If you want to do any healing before going into the tunnel, that’s fine, just include it in your next post.

Following Huck’s suggestion, the party follows the hidden passage. It is a narrow, natural stone passage with many twists and turns, gradually ascending to the east. Occasional seeps of water through the stone walls cause the floor to be somewhat slick, but it is still quite passable.

Arriving at a particularly convoluted section of tunnel, the party pauses a moment, having heard something. Listening closely, everyone can hear the faint sounds of combat and a familiar woman’s voice half-shouting and half-reciting, “As the legendary Gregaro Voth successfully battled the wild beasts in the deepest reaches of the Mwangi Expanse, so shall I defeat you, foul servant of Lamashtu!” It appears that Janira Gavix is somewhere close by, engaging the minotaur in combat on the surface after failing to lose the unrelenting creature in the wilderness! From the sound of things, the tunnel must exit to the surface a short way ahead.

Eager to assist their mentor, the Pathfinders continue down the passage, but they’ve only gone a few paces when Oldmar senses something amiss in the tunnel ahead. What at first seemed to be a carpet of fungi and mushrooms thriving in the dampness of the tunnel seems to shift slightly, as if it might be part of something larger.

Initiative:
Huck
Sobestian
Tog
Oldmar
Carpet
Rokdor

Oldmar gets a surprise round action, then the carpet, then we’ll go into initiative as above. Map is linked above.

If Sobestian would be so kind, Oldmar (would have) asked for his scroll to be used. CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 Back to full! I'll also take that ring of protection +1 if no one else wants it (tank is my combat role, after all).

"Stay back! There's something ahead! A mold, or slime! Or an ooze!" Oldmar points at the substance. "Can anyone identify it?" Dungeoneering, I think? I don't want to throw alchemist fire at a brown mold. Actions pending.

KN: dungeoneering: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Not feeling too keen on running up and grappling this thing, Friar Huck picks up a rock and loads it into a small piece of cloth.

sling: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
damage: 1d3 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1

Only Oldmar had an action in the surprise round, and he delayed, so after the carpet's attack, we'll go into regular initiative. I'll use Huck's action as posted. Sobe's roll told him nothing about this thing.

Sensing the party nearby, the carpet of fungi, mildew and toadstools surges into motion, lashing out a varicolored pseudopod at Tog. The massive creature's form is awkwardly squeezed into the narrow passage, causing its strike to miss.

Slam, squeezing: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 - 4 = 9 vs. Tog's flat-footed AC
Slam damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Huck hurls a sling stone at the bizarre creature, hitting its clumsy form easily. The stone knocks a large mushroom off the creature, pulling with it a chunk of sickly greenish-brown flesh, which must be what the thing is made of.

Initiative:
Huck
Sobestian
Tog
Oldmar
Carpet
Rokdor

Bold can act. Well, as Pathfinders, you're all bold, but those whose names are listed above in bold may take actions.

Tog steps forward as he speaks.

"Tog try something different this time, fist Tog slash, then he hack."

Slash: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Hack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Just in case it's not immue to crits: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Extra critical damage: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (5, 3) + 4 = 12

Tog's powerful slash cuts a deep gouge in the fungal carpet, and his hack is equally effective. Large chunks of the creature cease moving, but a central glob continues to ooze forward.

Tog scratch head
"Uhhh, Tog not sure if he's being effective or not again."

Oldmar grunts a bit as the thing moves more obviously, and Tog cuts into it. "Hmm, guess it's not a mold after all. Well, acid it is then." He retrieves a jar from the side of his pack and tosses it at the creature (far end so away from Tog).

Touch Attack (Acid), into Melee: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 3 - 4 = 9 hmm, not sure -- GM, please roll the miss if it's a miss
Damage (Acid): 1d6 ⇒ 5

Sobestian draws a flask from his pack and begins to inspire his companions.

After Tog’s mighty cuts, Oldmar’s flask of acid lands squarely on the creature, dissolving some of its slimy, mustard-green flesh. Though the thing is now badly shredded, it propels itself forward, squishing against the walls and oozing over both Tog and Rokdor!

The slime mold is attempting to engulf Tog and Rokdor. Each of them can choose to make an AoO against it or a DC 14 Reflex save to avoid being engulfed – you can’t do both. If you’re engulfed, make a DC 16 Fort save and take:

Engulf damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Initiative:
Huck
Sobestian
Tog
Oldmar
Slime mold (-26 hp)
Rokdor

Party is up!

Knowledge (Dungeoneering): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

Sobestian, would you be willing to have booped Dorf with Janira's CLW wand?

Sobestian, would you be willing to have booped Dorf with Janira's CLW wand?

But, of course!

CLW: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
Healt. 7 charges remain on wand.

Sobestian moves up, flask in hand. "Oh dear! Dreadfully sorry about this, but I not sure what else to do!" He apologizes, as he throws the flask at the slime mold.

RTA: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 2 + 1 = 14
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Splashing Tog and Oldmar with the alchemist's fire.

Going to let Oldmar and Tog decide what they're doing, then will resolve Sobestian's and any other actions.

Huck keeps trying to pelt it with stones.

sling: 1d20 + 4 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 + 1 - 4 = 19
damage: 1d3 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 + 1 = 1

What about my knowledge check? And don't you mean "let Rokdor decide what she's doing"?

Rokdor - it's a slime mold, you get two questions. As to letting Rokdor decide, no, I don't mean that. The slime mold attacked, Oldmar and Tog's response to that gets resolved, then the dorfish princess, with her wovewy tiawa, gets to decide what she's doing.

I don't have a weapon out, so I guess I'm trying to dodge.

Reflex: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18 SUCCESS!

Quick as dwarf can be, Oldmar plants his bottom on the cavern wall and lets the slime surge past him.

Then he draws his axe and hacks at the thing.

Waraxe @ Mold: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Damage: 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12

Is it trying to engulf Rokdor and Tog or Oldmar and Tog? 'cause your post says Rokdor in two places...

Ah, now I see why you're confused - because what I wrote doesn't make any sense. The slime mold is trying to engulf Oldmar and Tog, as shown on the map. Very sorry for the confusion!

Ahh...

Was out being productive all morning and I missed all the action.

Tog will take AoO

Slice: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Well, that was a little complicated in terms of sequence of events (from my perspective, at least), but Tog's rolling a 2 will still hit, because the thing is squeezing - so it has an AC of 4...

Oldmar drops on his dwarven fundament, successfully dodging the slime mold's engulfing attack! Tog's slice at the thing is wildly aimed, but the fungus-covered creature's naturally poor dexterity is made worse by its awkward position in the narrow hall - and Tog destroys it! The hallway lies covered in a slurry of ooze, slime and fungus, and the Pathfinders are able to add another glorious smell to the list of scents they have experienced during their confirmation.

Moving quickly in order to help Janira in her battle with the minotaur, the party follows the twisting tunnels another hundred feet or so. As they travel, a faint light to the east grows brighter, and the sound of Janira’s oration grows closer and clearer.

Emerging from the tunnel, the moonlit space of the surface world above provides a welcome reprieve from the blue and green fungus of the caverns below. The moonlight illuminates a rushing stream, carrying water from high up in the mountains above. A ledge to the west rises up to the nearby forest canopy. A broad tree trunk spans the width of the stream.

In a clearing on the southern bank of the stream, Janira Gavix is locked in combat with her relentless minotaur foe. Though it is hard to see her clearly at this distance, especially with the thin screen of trees on this side of the stream, it is evident from Janira’s movements that she has sustained some serious wounds. When the party first emerges from the cave and sees the two figures, Janira can be heard shouting, “You vile beast! I know not what drives your black heart, but I shall not fail in my duty. I shall see you driven from this forest, back to the hills from whence you came!”

Map is posted above. Crossing the stream in the water requires a DC 15 Swim check. The tree trunk is slippery from the splashing water, and crossing it at half speed requires a successful DC 7 Acrobatics check, during which time you are considered flatfooted. If you fail this check, you fall into the water unless you make a DC 13 Reflex save, in which case you land prone on the trunk instead.

Note: you benefit from Janira's Inspire Courage (+1) for the next 5 rounds.

Initiative:
Rokdor
Huck
Oldmar
Minotaur
Janira
Sobestian
Tog

Bold can act!

"Hold on, Janira! We're coming for you!" Olmar shouts, hustling forward as fast as his dwarven legs will carry him. He draws his axe along the way, banging it against his shield in a half-hearted attempt to get the minotaur's attention.

Double move.

"We're on our way!" Friar Huck hurries after Oldmar. double move as well.

Rokdor grips her hammer tightly and trundles out of the cave. Double moved.

The minotaur lifts its massive, double-bladed axe, bringing it down powerfully on Janira’s shoulder. The blade cuts deep and the intrepid halfling falls to the ground, felled at last by her feral pursuer. Hearing the shouts of the approaching Pathfinders, the minotaur turns toward sounds. Axe held high, the bull-headed monstrosity strides fiercely toward the party, snorting and stamping as he walks! His long legs carry him quickly to the bank of the creek and he gives no sign of slowing.

Axe: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
Axe damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 5) + 4 = 11

Janira stabilize, DC 13: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17

Initiative:
Rokdor
Huck
Oldmar
Minotaur
Janira (unconscious, stable)
Sobestian
Tog

Party is up! The effects of Janira’s Inspire Courage (+1 attack, damage and saves vs fear) will continue for two more rounds, including this one, due to her having Lingering Performance.

"Let it come to us!" Oldmar hustles back towards the others. He raises his shield and puts a tree to his back, readying for the minotaur's coming assault. Full defense, AC 23.

Tears well up in his eyes as Sobestiasn sees Janira fall. "Oh dear..oh dear! We must help her!"

He begins moving in the direction of the action.

Double Move

Tog double moves up drawing his sling as he goes and will use detect evil.

Rokdor gives a gruff grunt and moves up beside Oldmar, chanting in Ancient Dwarvish. Use bonded weapon to cast shield for an AC of 19.

"Let it come to us!"

"But what if it finishes her off then? Let's go!"

Which dorf to hit? Rokdor is odd: 1d2 ⇒ 2

The minotaur surges across the creek, nearly stumbling as the full force of the current hits him, but he keeps his feet and reaches the north bank. He takes a few more long strides and swings his axe in a wide, flat arc, connecting powerfully with Oldmar!

Axe: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
Axe damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (1, 6) + 4 = 11

Crit confirm: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27 Wow. Sorry about that... At least it didn't hit Rokdor, she'd be dead dead.
Crit damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 5) + 4 = 13

Initiative:
Rokdor
Huck
Oldmar (24 damage, unconscious)
Minotaur
Janira (unconscious, stable)
Sobestian
Tog

Party is up. Oldmar, please roll to stabilize, DC 14, I believe.

The Friar closes in on the minotaur.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

And tried to grab it's leg!

grapple: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

The brave friar nimbly dodges in close to the minotaur, grabbing hold of the creature's ankle right above the hoof! He's able to get a grip on it, but the minotaur is far too large and strong for him to grapple it successfully.

Moved Huck up.

Rokdor's eyes widen slightly as her fellow dwarf is struck down. "Blood for Armok!" she cries, striding forward and swinging her hammer powerfully. 5' step forward and attempt to kilt.

Boop (inspire): 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 4 + 1 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 = 7

You just had to roll two 20s... :P

Stabilize?: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 nope, HP -5/20

"Oh dear! Oldman is down!" Sobestian cries out as he takes out the wand from Janira's pack, then casts a spell at the minotaur. "You are being quite rude!"

Cast Hideous Laughter DC 13

Sorry, Oldmar! Try not to kill Aeris in exchange, eh?

Will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

The minotaur stares at Sobestian, unable to understand what the little man is saying. But something about his impertinent gestures and self-important bearing strikes the bull-man as very, very funny indeed. The creature begins to emit a loud, braying laugh, and begins to laugh so hard that it clutches its stomach and bends forward, overcome with the hilarious turn that things have taken.

The minotaur even continues laughing as Rokdor lands a powerful blow with her axe!

Initiative:
Rokdor
Huck
Oldmar (25 damage, unconscious, dying)
Minotaur (-7)
Janira (unconscious, stable)
Sobestian
Tog

Minotaur will get another save on his next turn, but misses this one. So everyone can act again, and Tog gets to act twice, since he hasn't gone yet this turn!

No worries, it happens. :)

Oldmar continues to bleed profusely into the forest floor.

Stabilize?: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11 Nope! HP -6/20. Fortunately I still have a loooong way to go before I die.

Can't edit map atm.

Sobestian moves behind Rokdor and taps Oldmar with Janira's wand.

CLW: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Burdened by his armor and unable to engage and attack the minotaur this turn Tog will drop his axe, load his sling, smite the minotaur and fire.

Sling: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 2 = 13
Damage: 1d4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 = 9

With the the holy blessing placed upon it, and the lingering effects of Janira's tales of bold Pathfinders, Tog's sling stone hurts the minotaur through its tough hide!

That'll hit with Inspire Courage, and do 10 damage. Minotaur has taken 17.

Tog gets another action before the minotaur. The post above was for before hideous laughter, next post will be after the spell.

blah blah blah axe

*hammer

Hand-to-hand combat does not seem to be Huck's strong-suit but since grappling such a big creature is difficult for the little halfling, he elects to go for a kick to the shins.

flurry of blows: 1d20 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (15) - 1 + 1 = 15
damage: 1d4 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 + 1 = 3

flurry of blows: 1d20 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) - 1 + 1 = 6
damage: 1d4 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 + 1 = 1