DM Rah's Strange Aeons

Game Master Kobash

GM ia it possible to withdraw via crawl?

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Not normally. I think Rogues can take a special talent for it, but I'm not sure even that avoids the AoO.

is marine still considered to threaten an area while prone?

Fearless' chest slowly rises and falls with rhythmic fashion as he sleeps soundly for once. That is until his mind begins to wander back to the Tatterman. "No...no...not again..Stop licking me."

Round 2

Cats fires twice into the mists (@Oni), hoping for a lucky shot.

1d20 + 6 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 1 - 2 = 22 to hit; (PBS)
1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6 damage.
high is good: 1d100 ⇒ 78

1d20 + 6 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 1 - 2 = 7 to hit; (PBS)
1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 damage.
high is good: 1d100 ⇒ 45

"Hey Catterman, come get some of me!"

The Mariner doesn't have many options. Its either stand up and provoke aoo at 4 hp or lay there drink cmw. Waiting to see what others do. Delay till end of round

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is marine still considered to threaten an area while prone?

Prone characters still threaten the area's around them. However, concealment prevents sneak attack damage.

Pinkie moves up on some boxes in order to take some attention off Mariner and stabbing the Tatterdman

"Get up big guy. No fair taking a nap"

climb: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Red destiny,higher gound: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28
damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
confirm crit: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11
damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

"Tell me, old man.. The creature rasps through sharp teeth in a lipless grin. "..who are you?"

Spitting a gout of blood out of every orifice, "Me?...", the Mariner says weakly then slowly rises, "...I'm one of the Really Old Ones."

Shifting the weight of the magical shield in his left arm, the 'W' is turned upside down into an 'M'. Rearing back with his longsword with all his might against the Tatterman, "BUT YOU CAN CALL ME - THE MARINER!"

Eyes of the Storm (Ex) Ignore less than total concealment from fog, mist.

rage, power attack, pugnacious: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29
dam: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (6, 2) + 9 = 17

cleave at oni: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26
dam: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (1, 6) + 9 = 16

And in case the mist is smell based. Marine Terror (Ex) Hold breath Con x4 rds

Pinkie jumps the ragged creature from behind, stabbing it in the back. The sword sinks deep, but the Tatterman ignores it as if the attack was only a nuisance.

An arrow flies in from Cats, lodging in its arm, but has just as little effect.

Digging deep into his reserves, the Mariner grabs his weapon and attacks with furious vengeance!

The blade passes through the Tatterman, dispersing him into yellow vapor. His rasping laugh fades.

***

The Mariner wakes at Brother Butterfly's urging, coming to just in time to see the big priest dash off into the mists. Looking up he sees the scarred woman standing close, smiling down at him with vacant eyes. Arrows zip past, but she ignores them.

"I will send you to him!!" The words cry out, but her mouth does not move. The sounds come from a misty dark void where her tongue should be.

The Mariner feels a sharp pain in his chest where the Tatterman's blade sunk in.

Damage to Mariner: 1d4 ⇒ 2

INITIATIVE
Oneirogen
Fearless (22/22) *mage armor 0/2 hours, Sleeping
Butterfly (18/26) *ghoul fever (1 save), -1 Dex
Pinkie (27/27) *ghoul fever (1 save)
Cats (24/24)
Mariner (28/40) *ghoul fever (1 save), -1 Dex

I got skipped. Sorry.I was in woods and sporadic internet. Hearing the clash of battle, Brother Butterfly does his best to represent Desna. "Desna, give us strength, honor and valor in our fight against The Yellow. " channel energy: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 2) = 3 Moving around the mist.

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Round 3

Cats fires twice at the Onei.

"I'll get you yet, MistyMist! I'll cat you good!"

1d20 + 6 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 1 - 2 = 11 to hit; (PBS)
1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 damage.
high is good: 1d100 ⇒ 27

1d20 + 6 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 1 - 2 = 7 to hit; (PBS)
1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 damage.
high is good: 1d100 ⇒ 25

The Mariner slashes wildly at the woman, "Where did he go!? Where did he go!?"

Eyes of the Storm, rage, power attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
1d8 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Pinkie dives off the boxes and tries to roll up behind the mist spewing woman

acrobatics: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

Red destiny: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
damage: 1d6 + 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + (5, 1) + 5 = 12

After moving around the edge of the mists, he was hoping to see Cat's or another ally reasonably close. With boxes and a sizable distance between him and Cats, his only option is to plunge into the mists and fog to better aid his friends.
With a deep breath. He moves forward - pulling out his mace and preparing a blessing to bestow upon the soldiers.

if I need to make another save vs. will. I already made one.
will save vs sleep: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

The winds and the mists shall not sing a song of our ending. Desna

contingent - if I can move to where The Tatterman is/was I move and cast CLW on The Mariner. If The Tatterman is there, I move and cast Bullstrength on Pinkie.
CLW: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

cast the bulls str on mariner extra str does me no good Brother B i need dex

got it. I will give you aid then if I can't reach mariner.

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Fearless lets it rip as he continues to sleep (Link).

Butterfly: you didn't miss any actions. The last round was a dream sequence for the Mariner. ;)

Fearless lays crumpled on the stairs as the fight continues above.

Brother Butterfly braves the mists to heal the Mariner.

20% Concealment - High hits: 1d100 ⇒ 33

Pinkie moves in behind the Oneirogen and stabs her with his magic sword. The wound spills out blood and mist. Any concealment foils sneak attack damage.

Cats fires too more arrows, and misses twice again.

In a blind rage the Mariner swings wildly from the floor, but the attack is reckless and misses. Reminder, you are prone.

Slam: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Slam: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

The Oneirogen turns and slams its fists at Pinkie with unnatural strength. Pinkie dodges and evades.

INITIATIVE
Oneirogen (-5) *10' mist concealment
Fearless (22/22) *mage armor 0/2 hours, Sleeping
Butterfly (18/26) *ghoul fever (1 save), -1 Dex
Pinkie (27/27) *ghoul fever (1 save)
Cats (24/24)
Mariner (33/40) *Prone, ghoul fever (1 save), -1 Dex

"No sleeping while on Watch Fearless!"
He moves around The Mariner and taps Fearless awake with a hand and his mace. Using whatever force is needed.
"Now don't go freaking out on me. I'm not Cats trying to lick you and the mace is to crack the skull of Female FoulBreath."

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Round 4

Cats fires twice at the Onei.

"I'm getting closer! Cat-ch these!"

1d20 + 6 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 1 - 2 = 18 to hit; (PBS)
1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 damage.
high is good: 1d100 ⇒ 34

1d20 + 6 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 1 - 2 = 22 to hit; (PBS)
1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6 damage.
high is good: 1d100 ⇒ 40

Red destiny: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
concealment: 1d100 ⇒ 52 under 20 is fail

dagger: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
concealment: 1d100 ⇒ 42 under 20 is fail

confirm crit: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Pinkie slices at the foul mouth woman with Red Destiny and tries to shove his dagger between her ribs.

The Mariner rolls up from the floor and hacks away at the woman.

Eyes of the Storm, rage, power attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
dam: 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

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"Hey Toungueless Witch, before we cut you down and disconnect you from life and dreamland, why don't you tell us how it feels to be demoted by your master? You were always last on everyone's mind - why would it be different as an Oneigon?"

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Fearless opens his eyes widen, well even wider as Brother Butterfly is inches away from him.

"Gaahhh!" He leaps to his feet, covering his head as if something were falling on him. As he does a small lid from one of the crates snaps off and hurtles towards the Oneigon as if by reflex. Fearless isn't even aware that it is happening.

Telekinetic Projectile; precise shot; PBS: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 5 + 1 = 23
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Concealment; low is good: 1d100 ⇒ 3

A plank of wood flies into the mist, glancing off the oneirogen’s head. She lurches, and turns at Brother Butterfly's words, distracted as Pinkie stabs both weapons into it. Staggered from to injuries, the creature nearly falls onto the The Mariner's sword as he rises up and impales it.

Combat Over.

As the oneirogen’s body dies, the mists spewing from it begin to slow, and in a few minutes the mist outside the windows looks lighter. While the surrounding region is still awash in the deadly fog, much of the immediate area is much clearer.

Searching the body and the tower yields nothing of value worth taking.

"Well now what....No I'm not gonna ask that....FINE! Evon wants to know if that laying on the ground and going crazy fighting style has a name.....Oh good now that i've asked all you can do is giggle like a little girl."

Looking over to Brother Butterfly "Is there seriously nothing Desna can do to get him to shut up for a while?"

Answering Pinkie as best he can. All the whole surveying the outside of the tower through the broken glass of the window.
GM - we know we are on an island, is there a pier or water visible now that the mists have lessened?

"Desna has just started to show me the scope of how Her will power can shape this world.
Evon's question brought a laugh to the group. It is needed. For that, Evon gets a reprieve. A short reprieve. "

"What next Watchmen? I think with the lessened mists we can break the glass of the base tower and hug the ground walls to make our way to the front doors and then the sanctuary."

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The Mariner collapses in exhaustion and pain. Not wanting to look down at the likely gapping mortal wound the Tatterman left behind. "How bad is it fellas? I'm dying."

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Cats moves up the party but avoids the wildly laughing Pinkie.

He slides around back behind Fearless. He leans down to whisper in the halfling's ear as he keeps his eyes on Pinkie.

"You catting that?" Cats licks his lips. "Something weird is going on."

The mists outside have receded a bit, but only maybe 30' from the area you are in. You still cannot see water or any sign of a pier. You were told that there are other oneirogen up in the Ward of the Wicked somewhere.

"Let me check you out Mariner."

Checking under his armor for the chest wounds Mariner cites he has, Brother Butterfly doesn't see too much trauma.
"Looks like Deana healed you up real special during your combat in the mists. You need a small bit of TLC, but are good otherwise ."

Looking further at Mariners arms.
"I bet you don't know, but have you ever figured out what all these names on your arms mean? Signify?"

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"Yea?" the Mariner looks up at Brother, "I'm alright?" feeling a little more shaken from the Tatterman than he actually thought.

He runs his fingers across the two names, "Well I didn't put it there, I don't think. I woke up in the Ward with this one", pointing to KLYN. "Then after our nightmares began to get worse, this other one showed up", pointing to XXXXXX.

I forgot the second one, GM?

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Fearless looks up at Cats. "Now it is weird? This whole thing is weird." Cats' words have piqued he halfling's interests now. "Who is he trying to get to shut up?"

Standing Fearless grabs his crossbow. "Let's go take care of Zandalus is what is next. The sooner he and his crazies calm down the sooner we can plan on getting out of here."

Not only that but there is still the matter of the Shapeshifter Brin in Winter's camp." He taps his crossbow suggesting diplomacy.

"I don't think you've looked at your arm recently. Because I see Kast's name now etched into it!"

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The Mariner frowns incredulously and looks down...

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To clarify, there about a dozen names carved into The Mariner's arm.

"*My* name?" Cats looks for himself. He points out the name on the arm that spells 'Kast'. "Oh yeah, right there. K-A-S-T, that spells 'Cats', which is me." Even as Cats says the words, he knows they don't sound right.

Cats will be sure there is nothing that might be useful to the Chapel, then be ready to get Salvation and move on.

"Instead of going after the next Onei-thingy, maybe we go back to the Chapel and check in. We probably should bring some food back though."

The Mariner rolls up his sleeve, and rolls up his sleeve, and rolls up his sleeve until all the names are revealed, "Alright, maybe more than two names. The last one was fresh and oozing after one of our naps...I didn't even notice Cats...
Maewin
Sturge
Rifjir
Shirik
Besmara
Weiralai
Lash
Kast
Ibesa
Daret
Klyn"

"The way back to the Chapel is blocked though. It will take all day to clear that out." Fearless thinks back to his nightmare filled sleep and rolls his sleeves up. "Know what yea let's do it. I'll help." He begins to slowly clear the rubble and mattresses out of the way to the Chapel.

None of the rubble can be cleared in less than a day, which could mean another night of rest outside the Chapel.

"The way back to the Chapel is blocked though. It will take all day to clear that out."

Cats shakes his head.

"Nah. We just go up and over. We climb up over there...and we can pad our ways to the atrium."

Marked it on the map in red. Climb up, scoot over, drop down.

"Climb up? Shapeshifter couldn't even make it up the knotted rope without help and you want him to climb up? A fat, bald man with the moon gleaming off his head will alert every nasty thing around here!" Fearless says as he sounds astonished.

How about a "mix" of solutions? Let's see about cracking the glass at the base of this tower - or rappeling down via this ALREADY broken window. We then hug the walls until we get to the front doors - they are not locked.

marked path on map

"once a couple of us get up the rope we could pull the others up...."

How about a "mix" of solutions? Let's see about cracking the glass at the base of this tower - or rappeling down via this ALREADY broken window. We then hug the walls until we get to the front doors - they are not locked.

Cats shakes his head.

"Out close to the mists? What are you, nuts? That's crazier than an outhouse cat. No way. The last two times we went into them yellow mists, things got really catty. Nah...we should stick inside."

Cats will do either plan, but thinks the outdoor one is nuts.

I am fine with whatever solution doesn't have me falling 25 feet to the ground. or digging for 2 days.

"Out close to the mists? What are you, nuts? That's crazier than an outhouse cat. No way. The last two times we went into them yellow mists, things got really catty. Nah...we should stick inside."

The mists have retreated- we have 20-30 feet of visibility.

Let's at least try. We can always back up to the safety of the ground floor of the tower.

BB does turn to The Mariner - almost like a break in the argument on what to do.
Besmara is a goddess around the Shackles. Known as The Pirate Queen. She is pretty amazing and even Desna likes traveling with her on her seaworthy adventures. It's possible the name is for a crew person that was named Besmara after the goddess, but my feeling is that it's on your arm as a cue to your past.

Climbing to the rooftop would be just as dangerous, maybe more so, then heading down to the ground outside. The mists are in both places, and you know there are more flying creatures than just the one you defeated.

The ground route sounds the best.

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