DM Panic's Scourge of the Slavelords Prologue

Game Master wakedown

2d8 + 3 ⇒ (4, 6) + 3 = 13 HP now at 13/27.

13 --
19 Martigan : Heals self for +13HP
13 Mukluk : Missiles for -2HP
9 OA8 (-10HP) : Staggered
9 OA3-1 (-10HP) : Staggered, shoots at Martigan, misses
9 OA3-2 : Shoots at Martigan, misses
7 Doruk : TBD
6 Tiabrar : TBD
5 Petrel : TBD

14 --
19 Martigan : TBD
13 Mukluk : TBD

Mukluk's wand discharges, somehow finding it's way to a distant orc across the chasm.

The orc archers on the far side pop out from behind the columns again, and seeing no dwarf standing to punish for insolence, take aim at what they discern to be the heavily wounded holy man of the group. Both arrows miss.

The orc facing off with Petrel snarls as Doruk turns about - it clearly aware of the odds it faces - and takes a meager swing at Petrel with his axe and misses.

Now Up: Everyone!

Updated Map

Round 14 Init 19

Martigan steps over to Mukluk, his shield held towards the far orcs.

"Mukluk, why are you on the ground?"

Reaching down, he heals the mage.

Convert Bull's Strength to CMW 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (7, 3) + 3 = 13

Round 13

Not sure why I didn't see this before! Unlikely but fun...

Petrel will scream and rush the orc, attempting to bull rush it off the cliff!

Provokes

CMD +2 (bab) : 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

Round 13, Init 6

Relieved to see Martigan smoking, but standing, Tiabrar fires at the last orc on this side of the chasm.

1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 2 + 1 - 4 = 20 -4 cover included
1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Round 14, Init 13

"Thanks Martigan, I needed that." Mukluk smiles with thanks. "I'm down here because they are over there shooting arrows at us, you daft sun-kisser. Ain't no need to give them a bigger target," Mukluk says with a smile, still enjoying a bit of bloodlust.

"Now let's take it to them."

Mukluk will fire his wand again, again aiming for the same one that Tiabrar is shooting at.

"GlimSkie!"

1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 damage

"Yeah, you accurate elf! Let's get 'em! Nice shot!" Mukluk cheers Tiabar, who, unlike previous elves, seems to do stuff right...like killing orcs.

Round 13, Initiative 7, Location S20

Doruk sees Tiabrars hit, "Nicely done sir! I'll try and match it if I can."

He sets his guisarme on the ground and draws his own bow and shoots at the same orc.

Long Bow (mw/18str) attack 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 5 - 4 = 3 doing 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 damage (cover included).

Clearly that elf has a knack that I lack with ranged weapons. If not for him, we'll never take out those orcs!

13 --
7 Doruk : Drops guisarme, uses bow, misses
6 Tiabrar : Fires at OA8, hits for -3HP
5+ OA8 AoO : Hits Petrel for -11HP
5 Petrel : Pushes OA8 over the edge of the chasm

14 --
19 Martigan : Heals Mukluk for +13HP
13 Mukluk : Missiles OA3-1 for -5HP
9 OA8 (-13HP) : DEATH BY FALLING

Doruk's arrow thunks off the orc archer's cover, while Tiabrar's arrow finds Petrel's assailant in the back shoulder.

With a look of malice in his eye, Petrel rushes into the wounded orc, whose eyes bulge wide in surprise as he leaves his feet. In a desperate attempt to save his life, the orc brings his axe down with a sickly squishing sound into Petrel's left shoulder... where he leaves it as he attempts everything he can to prevent... falling... over... the... edge.

The orc's scream can be heard as it descends into darkness below.

Hurray someone finally did that! +1 hero point baby.

Mukluk's wounds mend with Martigan's restorative energy as another arcane bolt zigs across the chasm and punishes the archer on the far side.

More coming...

14 --
9 OA3-1 (-15HP) : Opens a door leading deeper
9 OA3-2 : Fires at Martigan, hits for -1HP
9 O14-1 : Enters the room, provokes AoO from Martigan
9 O14-2 : Enters the room
9 Y : Moves into hallway, throws an axe at Mukluk, misses
7 Doruk : TBD
6 Tiabrar : TBD
5 Petrel : TBD

15 --
19 Martigan : TBD
13 Mukluk : TBD

The archer continually being assaulted by Mukluk's arcane bolts throws open a door, and the dwarf's darkvision makes out a hallway beyond.

Additional note: I almost forgot ... Doruk can't see the orcs on the far side of the chasm without low-light vision or darkvision.

Another arrow skirts along Martigan's armor, inflicting a minor scratch. -1HP to Martigan

Just when the battle appears nearly won, two more of the vicious creatures funnel into the room from the north. An especially grizzled orc follows this pair, stretches his neck and hurls a throwing axe at Mukluk.

Updated Map

Now Up: Everyone!

Round 15 Init 19

AoO 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 81d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Stepping back to the wall, Martigan channels healing energy to the group.

5' step back to guard Tia at S19 and channel for 2d6 ⇒ (5, 3) = 8 excluding whichever of the orcs is injured.

Round 14, Initiative 7, Location S20->R20

Doruk drops his bow and picks up his guisarme (move to pick up?). Eyeing Petrel, he takes a 5' step to get away from the edge and attacks the nearest orc.

Guisarme combat expertise & power attack 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16 doing 2d4 + 9 ⇒ (4, 1) + 9 = 14 damage.

"Take that earth-pig born!"

Round 14, Init 6

More orcs?!?
Female voice: Duh!

Tiabrar shoots at the nearest orc.
1d20 + 10 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 10 - 4 = 19
1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

@Doruk: It's probably worth noting that the orc will have cover from Martigan or Mukluk, so you'd end up attacking at -4 with a reach weapon from R,20.

EDIT: It seems that Mukluk is still lying down, so no cover if you attack through where he's laying (and I assume you do, since you act ahead of him in initiative)

Round 15, Int 13

Mukluk sneers with both joy and surprise as more piggies join the fight.

"About time more of you came, I was getting bored."

Mukluk, REALLY unhappy to be on the ground as orcs are popping in from everywhere, calls to mind some of his arcane might.

1d20 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 3 = 26 Casting Daze (Will DC 13) on the 2nd orc (uninjured one) vs. DC 15 + 2*0

1d100 ⇒ 65 Spell Failure

Mukluk will stand up (provoking AoO) and 5' step to R20.

14 --
7 Doruk : Picks up guisarme, slashes O14-1 for -14HP
6 Tiabrar : Fires arrow at O14-1 for -4HP, kills O14-1
5 Petrel : (DMPC) Moves to R,19 and stabs at O14-2, misses

15 --
19 Martigan : Channels for +8HP
13 Mukluk : Casts Daze at O14-2, no AoO as O14-1 is dead
9 OA3-1 (-15HP) : Moves deeper into complex
9 OA3-2 : Fires at Martigan, misses
9 O14-1 : DEAD
9 O14-2 (-3HP) : 5ft step to R,18, attacks Tiabrar, hits for -3HP
9 Y : Sneers, rages, pulls out greataxe and charges Martigan, hits for -12HP

@Mukluk: Doruk is already in R,20 so I moved you instead to S,20

Doruk and Tiabrar's combined efforts bring down the first orc assault Mukluk, just in time to give the dwarf a chance to stand up and move away. Unfortunately, Mukluk's spell seems to do little to stop the rampaging orc.

Petrel steps up and his dagger hungrily slides into the orc's side, but the creature appears mostly unphased by the attack. The orc then brings it's own axe down into Tiabrar, hoping to repay the elf for so swiftly ending his own companion's life. -3HP Tiabrar

Divine energy washes over everyone as Martigan's god answers his prayer, while the old grizzled orc begins to get a wild look in his eyes.

"Pelor? Pah! GRUUUUUMSH!"

The older orc pulls out a menacing greataxe and charges at the Peloran, bringing his axe down into Martigan's chest in what would almost be considered a single death blow. Luckily the cleric twists away just in time, but not before the axe tears across his chest through his metal armor. -12HP to Martigan, missed crit confirm.

Map coming...

Updated Map

15 --
7 Doruk : TBD
6 Tiabrar : TBD
5 Petrel : TBD

16 --
19 Martigan : TBD
13 Mukluk : TBD

Now Up: Everyone!

Round 13, Init 6

As the pile of orc bodies piles up, Tiabrar takes a 5' step back to Q-19 and fires at the orc in R18. This time he is not able to add to the pile though.

Darkwood Longbow +7
1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 12

Round 15
Petrel will draw his other knife and attack the orc in front of him.

Two knives no sneak #1 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 161d4 ⇒ 1
Two knives no sneak #2 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 241d4 ⇒ 1

yay knives

Mukluk smiles as Petrel just toys with the massive orc, papercutting him again and again.

"You show him, Petrel!" Mukluk says as he marvels at Petrel's knifery...just toying with the orc and creating a way for the orc to die slowly and painfully through a mass of small wounds.

He's so confident...and can back it up.

Will post after Martigan, going to see how what he does.

Round 15, Initiative 7, Location S20

Doruk reaches over the party with his guisarme and tries to take out the injured orc Petrels been playing with.

Guisarme combat expertise & power attack 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 6 - 4 = 19 doing 2d4 + 9 ⇒ (4, 1) + 9 = 14 damage (cover negative adjusted).

15 --
7 Doruk : Hits for -14HP
6 Tiabrar : Misses
5 Petrel : Inflicts -2HP with two hits :)

16 --
19 Martigan : TBD
13 Mukluk : TBD

Doruk and Petrel's attacks are just enough to bring down the wounded orc, leaving just the grizzled berserker on their side of the chasm.

Now Up: Martigan and Mukluk to kick off round 16. Yes, round 16.

Somewhere on Oerth, a mess of a mannish dwarf, downy chin and eyes covered with bruises, mutters, "Where's my f&*%ing Lortmils? Where's my whiskey? Bring me my f&$%ing whiskey, you swine." Before lapsing back into a gurgling heap.

Round 16 Init 19

Martigan, dazed and almost dead again for the second time this morning, channel more healing power.

Channel 2d6 ⇒ (6, 4) = 10

"I hope we kill this guy quick."

16 --
19 Martigan : Channels for +10HP
13 Mukluk : TBD
9 O14-2 (-3HP) : TBD
9 Y : TBD
7 Doruk : TBD
6 Tiabrar : TBD
5 Petrel : TBD

At Mukluk... don't want to DMPC his action since he seemed to have a plan in waiting to see Martigan's action.

Round 16, 16!! Init 13

Mukluk will fire his wand at the jerk across the chasm.

"GlimSkie!"

1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

"Shut the frak up! I'm trying to sleep!! SNOORRRREEEEE!!!"

Round 16, init 5

The remaining orc on this side is marked with a 'Y'?

Petrel will duck forward (5 feet) and stab at this orc.

Two knives no sneak #1 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 111d4 ⇒ 1
Two knives no sneak #2 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 161d4 ⇒ 2

"Orc Lord! We killed your orcs and stole their elk! Next we take your fort!"

We need to celebrate the freedom of this fort with elk steak.

Round 16, Initiative 7, Location S20

Doruk again reaches over the party to teach the Y orc a lesson. This time he starts with a trip!

Guisarme combat expertise, trip 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 9 - 4 = 16 vs the opponents CMD (cover penalty adjusted).

This one's wily. He's going to be harder to hit me-thinks. I should keep it simple next time...

16 --
19 Martigan : Channels for +10HP
13 Mukluk : Missiles for -2HP
9 O14-2 (-5HP) : Misses Martigan
9 Y : Hits Petrel for -12HP
7 Doruk : Fails trip attempt (CMD is a whopping 20 for Yarrack)
6 Tiabrar : TBD
5 Petrel : Hits Y for -2HP

17 --
19 Martigan : TBD
13 Mukluk : TBD

Mukluk's missile flits across the chasm and somehow manages to curve around the column and strike the orc archer, who's attempt to volley another into Martigan fails.

The grizzled orc chuckles at Petrel's taunt, and offers a reply.

"My orcs? Ulfe stole them from me. You may bring me down with your numbers, but know you will die before that happens, hyu-mon."

To punctuate his rebuttal, Old Yarrack spits at Petrel then brings his greataxe around and up into Petrel's chest with a mighty Raarrhg! -12HP to Petrel

Somewhere way off in the distance, you can barely make out the voices of others... /"Hey, is there a fight going on? Are we saved?"/

"Wuhhh... Saved? Save me a drink! SAVE ME A BOTTLE! Hey, what's this on my wrist. Chafes."

Round 17, Init 13

Mukluk sees his buddy Petrel take an axe to the chest and feels the pain himself.

That's just going to make Petrel angry.

Mukluk tugs his beard and looks over at the stupid orc across the chasm.

I'll get you in a moment, jerk.

Pulling out a few components, Mukluk lets loose with a few words of practiced arcane might.

Cast Stumble Gap, (Ref DC 16), at the big, nearby, ugly orc.

"Get used to sucking dirt, baby."

I'm waiting to see if he falls off the cliff before taking Doruk's action.

Round 17 Init 19

"These old orcs are tough."

Martigan once again call upon Pelor.

Channel for 2d6 ⇒ (6, 2) = 8 excluding the old orc.

Yarrack vs Stumble Gap (DC16 Reflex): 1d20 ⇒ 17

Once again, another of Mukluk's enemies evades the dangers of his extra-dimensional gap, stumbling slightly and working to gain a more secure footing.

Sorry man -- I was all for the cinematic fall of the old orc into the chasm!

We're actually on just Tiabrar to finish Round 16, as Mukluk and Martigan have stated actions ahead of the orcs in Round 17.

Then it's the orcs, and everyone gets to go again to round out Round 17 and begin Round 18.

Round 17

Petrel steps behind the orc to flank and attempts to find a weakness amidst the armor and gristle. With a growl he goes for the throat!

two knives sneak + flank #1 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 211d4 + 2d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + (5, 4) + 1 = 13
two knives sneak + flank #2 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 111d4 + 2d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + (2, 4) + 1 = 9

The scratchy voice in the distance mumbles in it's sleep/delusions. "I could use some flank steak with my whiskey, barmaid."

Round 16, Init 6

/"Hey, is there a fight going on? Are we saved?"/

Hello. Who's there?

A bit distracted, Tibrar puts an arrow into the ground.

Darkwood Longbow +7
1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 12 minus cover probably
1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

16 --6 Tiabrar : Misses
5 Petrel : Hits Y for -2HP

17 --
19 Martigan : Channels for +8HP
13 Mukluk : Casts Stumble Gap under Yarrack
9 O14-2 (-5HP) : Misses Martigan
9 Y (-2HP): Hits Petrel for -22HP
7 Doruk : TBD
6 Tiabrar : TBD
5 Petrel : May hit Yarrack for -13HP (if he can get flank on)

18 --
19 Martigan : TBD
13 Mukluk : TBD

The grizzled orc chuckles at the sight of the arcane gap formed beneath his feat.

"Dwarf. Wizard. Funny."

Yarrack shouts something to the orc across the chasm before carefully stepping out of the gap and into a better position.

His eyes narrow at Petrel.

"Look like yur dwarf friend's making me go through you first, hyu-mon. So be it."

Old Yarrack's greataxe descends from a high arc again and almost cleaves Petrel in half. -22HP to Petrel

Updated Map

Now Up: Everyone (and a possible elaboration on how Petrel obtains a flank, or a revision to fall back to heal)

"Dwarf? I'll give ye some dwarf, pig face. Right in yer piggy snout. Right after ye let me go and give me a drinkie. Or ye could shut yer hole. Clangeddin smite ye but yer loud. Even nana Muletender's snoring was quieter'n you lot."

He moved, no flank. I'll redo the action, since Petrel is staggered. :)

Round 18 Init 19

Martigan heals Petrel.

CLW if he's still in reach for 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9.

I'll be on the road all day today, feel free to DMPC me.

Round 17, Init 6

With Petrel's splattered blood in his eyes, Tiabrar has a hard time finding his target. At least he doesn't shoot Petrel in the back.

Tiabrar then moves back to P-19.

1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 2 + 1 - 4 = 11 -4 for cover in there
1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Doruk 5' steps up to S 19 and readies an action to attack the orc when Petrel moves out of the way.

Petrel will 5-foot over into the doorway.

Round 17, Initiative 7, Location S19

Guisarme combat expertise & power attack 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13 doing 2d4 + 6 ⇒ (3, 1) + 6 = 10 damage.

Doruk tries a little hit for damage instead of tripping... Swing and a miss!

Round 1 billion, Init 13

Mukluk tugs his beard and decides to help again with the big oaf.

Mukluk will pull a scroll of Glitterdust and let loose against the back corner to avoid hitting his allies.

Glitterdust (Will Save DC 13 vs. Blindnes and suckiness)

17 --
7 Doruk : Defers to Petrel
6 Tiabrar : Misses
5 Petrel : Revised, 5ft to doorway, has a standard I believe?

18 --
19 Martigan : Heals Petrel for +9HP
13 Mukluk : Casts Glitterdust at Yarrack, saves
9 O14-2 (-5HP) : Misses Martigan
9 Y (-2HP): 5ft step to S18, whacks Martigan for -16HP
6 Tiabrar : TBD
5 Petrel : TBD
5- Doruk : TBD

19 --
19 Martigan : TBD
13 Mukluk : TBD

The veteran orc shakes his head in rage as the twinkling dust descends on him.

"What's this? Pixie dust? Har har, dwarf."

The old orc spits and turns his rage to Martigan. "Looks like you need to die first, medic!" Once again the greataxe comes down hard and fast. -16HP to Martigan