DM Talomyr's Kingmaker

Game Master Talomyr

Should I start shooting them now, and get them headed in this direction, or wait? Azen says softly, even though she thinks it is unlikely the Trolls could hear her even in her normal voice.

"Shooting at them from this far might not do them much harm, but it's likely to draw their attention and bring them this way...especially if we hold back on any fire until they're close." Rhiannon points out. "They may think us easy prey"

Azen nods and then lines up a shot, steadying her aim, taking into account distance, wind direction... it was a long way. She hoped she didn't embarrass herself.

Attack (+1 Composite Longbow): 1d20 + 6 + 4 - 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 4 - 6 = 14 (bullseye shot, 3 range increment penalties)
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Sound off if you want me to cast invisibility on you as the trolls get close.

Garethane whispers to Celebeth "Save the spell for yourself and give them an extra unexpected stab. I'm going to start rapid firing as soon as they get within 220 feet or so. I'll shift to a different hide and try to hide to draw them near, but not too near. Good hunting."

Nowhere near as accomplished an archer as either of the sisters, Rhiannon holds her shot until the enemy gets closer, watching over the battlefield and planning for when they engage.

"Elk Father, guide these arrows true, that they may strike down these beasts that come to tear apart the community we have fostered in your name."

Tove waits for the trolls to move closer then says a short prayer to Bless the party before they strike.
Then she moves into position and readies to cast Sun Metal on either Rhiannon or Kalaman, whoever moves to enter the melee first.

[6] rounds remaining: Everyone gains a +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks.

How high is the top of the tower?

@Rhiannon - Top of the Tower (roof) is roughly 45 feet up.

Will post more later tonight after I get home.

Azen leads off the battle, firing off an arrow that lands short of her intended target, but whether it was the intention or not, the arrow alerted the group of trolls to your presence in the ruins.

Following the shot, the trolls hustle toward your location.

End of Round 1 - Trolls 340 ft out.
End of Round 2 - Trolls 280 ft out.
End of Round 3 - Trolls 220 ft out.

As the trolls get closer, Kalaman says, "I'm garbage from range." and heads downstairs and casts two spells upon himself, enlarge person and bull's strength.

Garethane was waiting for them to be within 220. They're there. Anyone else doing anything as the trolls approach? Feel free to take retroactive actions for rounds 2 and 3.

Azen keeps shooting as they approach.

Round 2

Attack (+1 Composite Longbow): 1d20 + 6 + 4 - 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 4 - 6 = 9 (bullseye shot, 3 range increment penalties)
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Round 3

Attack (+1 Composite Longbow): 1d20 + 6 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 4 - 4 = 11 (bullseye shot, 2 range increment penalties)
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

... but she just can't get the range right. At least they were coming in this direction like they wanted.

Tove casts Sun Metal on Kalaman's blade before joining Azen and loosing an arrow toward one of the encroaching trolls.

MW Longbow Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 1 - 6 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 1 - 6 = 17

Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

[3] rounds remaining: Everyone gains a +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks.

Oops, forgot the luck, but wouldn't make a difference with those low rolls anyway.

Celebeth takes a shot while she has the luxury of doing so, knowing that soon she's going to have to risk melee combat with these monsters.

Masterwork darkwood longbow attack, bless, 3 range
increments: 1d20 + 7 + 1 - 6 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 1 - 6 = 10
Masterwork darkwood longbow attack, bless, 2 range increments: 1d20 + 7 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 1 - 4 = 12
Masterwork darkwood longbow attack, bless, 2 range increments: 1d20 + 7 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 1 - 4 = 11

All of her arrows miss.

Looks like I miscalculated, Tove's shot should be on Round 3 so it's only 2 range increments. With that adjusted her attack roll should be ⇒ (15) + 7 + 1 - 4 = 19

Waiting for the trolls to come in, Garethane casts Longstrider and Barkskin. Once the trolls coming into his favored range, Garethane lets loose with a volley of shots.

+9 (1d8+3/x3)

Arrow 1+1 Composite Longbow (+2 STR), HIDDEN, Prayer, FF (Dex), Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 131d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 1 = 11

Arrow 2+1 Composite Longbow (+2 STR), Prayer, FF (Dex), Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 9 + 1 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 191d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 1 = 10

After firing his arrows, he begins 5 foot stepping away from his and Celebeth's cover.

Arrows fly toward the trolls. A couple of shots find a targe - unfortunately for it - the same target, only causing the trolls to speed toward you with more fervor.

Keeping at "theater of the mind" until these guys get closer. Round 4 they are at 160 ft away.

The party is up.

Another 5 foot back from the blind, another 2 arrows in the air. Trying to hit the same target if possible.

Arrow 1 Composite Longbow (+2 STR), Prayer, FF (Dex), Rapid Shot:: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 9 + 1 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 201d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 1 = 9

Arrow 2 Composite Longbow (+2 STR), Prayer, FF (Dex), Rapid Shot:: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 1 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 81d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 1 = 10

*Le sigh*

Arrow 2 Redux Composite Longbow (+2 STR), Prayer, FF (Dex), Rapid Shot:: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 1 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 9

Azen takes a long breath, steadying her aim, and shoots again.

Round 4

Attack (+1 Composite Longbow): 1d20 + 6 + 4 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 4 - 2 + 1 = 24 (bullseye shot, 1 range increment penalty, bless)
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 1 = 8

Tove looses again, hoping to sink another arrow into the same target before it can recover.

MW Longbow Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 1 - 2 = 21
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

[2] rounds remaining: Everyone gains a +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks.

Anything from Celebeth or Rhiannon?

*twang*: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 7 + 1 = 27
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 7

Rhiannon fires a shot at Tove's target

Composite Longbow (+2 str)/Bless: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 9 - 2 + 1 = 15
Piercing: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6

Composite Longbow (+2 str)/Bless: 1d20 + 4 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 4 - 2 + 1 = 18
Piercing: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 5

Another volley of arrows fly out toward the oncoming trolls, with shots from Celebeth, Tove, Azen, and Garethane finding their marks, including three arrows into the lead troll.

Garethane, no need to "confirm" the fumble on a 1.

Despite the rain of arrows, the trolls continue to close upon the ruin.

Begin Round 5 - Trolls are 100 ft out.

Azen continues to carefully aim and shoot.

Round 5

Attack (+1 Composite Longbow): 1d20 + 6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 4 + 1 = 26 (bullseye shot, bless)
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 1 = 9

MW Longbow Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 1 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

[1] rounds remaining: Everyone gains a +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks.

Rhiannon takes a single shot, again targeting the same troll, before slinging her bow over her shoulder and drawing her estoc as she steps up onto the parapet, making herself the center of attention as the trolls charge toward the ruined tower.

Composite Longbow (+2 str)/Bless: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 9 + 1 = 25
Piercing: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7

Garathane takes one last opportunity to do a Old Deadeye enhanced fusillade of arrows while further slipping away from the hide. Full found attack with another 5 foot step back. No range penalty this round

Shot 1 Composite Longbow (+2 STR), Prayer, FF (Dex), Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 281d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 1 = 10

Shot 2 Composite Longbow (+2 STR), Prayer, FF (Dex), Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 9 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 271d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 1 = 8

The next volley of arrows soar through the air, all targeting the lead troll, now that they were close enough to focus on. Five arrows into the air, five arrows sink into the oncoming troll, dropping one to the ground. Without fire or acid, it will not stay down long

Beginning of Round 6 - 3 Trolls are 40 feet out, 1 prone and 100 ft out.

Party is up.

Tove moves to Rhiannon’s side and lays her hand on the warrior’s estoc, casting Sun Metal.

Azen doesn't have a spell that will end the troll that far out, so she challenges her sister

Bet you can't hit that fallen one with a fire arrow.

She focuses one one of the closer ones, switching to rapid fire now that she doesn't have any distance issues to deal with.

Attack (+1 Composite Longbow): 1d20 + 6 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 6 - 2 + 1 = 8 (rapid shot, bless)
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6

Attack (+1 Composite Longbow): 1d20 + 6 + 4 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 4 - 2 + 1 = 24 (rapid shot, bless)
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 1 = 10

"You're probably right," says Celebeth. "You're the archer, after all!"

She takes the shot.

Masterwork darkwood longbow attack, bless, fire arrow: 1d20 + 7 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 1 - 1 = 11

I'm a singer. Archery is just a hobby. We'll see who can get him first. I just don't want to use up all the fire arrows if I miss.

"Thank you for the blessing, My Lady, and good shooting! I'll bring the fight to them." she says with a smirk that promises something reckless.

Bump for Garethane.

The elf will target the closest troll and then move 40 feet back, hopefully ducking behind some trees.

Composite Longbow (+2 STR), FF (Dex): 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 1 = 141d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Look Celebeth, matching rolls :)

Arrows fly again, but none find their targets. For their part, the trolls rush up to the wall of the keep, trying to keep out of the line of fire.

The lone downed troll, some one hundred feet away, begins to stir.

Map on Roll20 is active. Party is up.

Hey DM, just checking... one of my arrows was a 24, and Tove hit on a 22 the turn before. Wanted to make sure that miss was accurate. Did I inadvertently aim at one that had a higher AC?

Separate question... I thought I was shooting from a window or the roof, not from the ground. Was Celebeth on the ground and I got placed there because I talked to her?

Azen takes her turn in the challenge. She takes one of the fire arrows and tries to hit the downed troll.

Attack (+1 Composite Longbow): 1d20 + 6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 4 + 1 = 20 (bullseye shot, bless)
Damage (fire): 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 = 4

Got Tove's last round. She cast sun metal on Rhiannon's blade this turn. I just flat out missed your shot that hit AC 24. Will take 10 hp off of one of the trolls.

Feel free to move your tokens to where you think you should be. You've had 5 rounds to get to where ever you'd like to "start" the encounterfrom.

Seeing the downed troll begin showing signs of life, Rhiannon is about to call it out to her companions, when she sees Azen's flaming shot go streaking toward it.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Flashing a rare wild grin over her shoulder, the warrior looks down at the trolls rushing to the wall, letting out a resounding shout of challenge as she raises her flame-engulfed blade above her head. Whirling her weapon in a furious flourish, she leaps from the top of the tower, plummeting down land before the trolls in a staggering show of bravado, landing in an effortless combat stance, an implacable foe bringing fiery death.

Dazzling Display (Intimidate against all enemies within 30ft; shaken : –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. ): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Acrobatics (DC 15 to reduce drop by 10ft): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Boots of the Cat (always land on feet/min falling damage)

@Rhiannon - Top of the Tower (roof) is roughly 45 feet up.

45-10=35ft -3d6 falling damage (minimized) = 3 damage and land upright

Superhero landing!!

Tove let's out a cheer from the tower as Rhiannon sticks the landing.

Loosing one more arrow into the foremost troll, she takes to the stairs to head down into the fray herself.

MW Longbow Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 2

My placement on the board is assuming 2 rounds of 40' movement can get the Hunter onto a battlement with good firing position.

Assuming a firing position near his teammates, Garethane looses a single arrow at the nearest troll.

Composite Longbow (+2 STR), FF (Dex), Higher Ground, Point Blank: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 181d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6

Kalaman steps out to engage the armored troll, imbuing his black blade with electricity as he sends a shocking grasp through the blade.

The magus comes in with an overhead swing, driving his blade deep into the troll's shoulder, but the troll is able to shift its weight at the last second to avoid being killed outright.

1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31 (enlarge person, bull's strength)
Damage: 2d8 + 8 + 5d6 ⇒ (1, 3) + 8 + (3, 6, 4, 4, 2) = 31

Confirm?: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15
Extra Damage?: 2d8 + 8 + 5d6 ⇒ (7, 7) + 8 + (1, 6, 3, 6, 6) = 44

Garethane, Tove, and Azen all put arrows into the same troll they had been concentrating on as Rhiannon leaps from the battlements, landing in a heroic, intimidating fashion.

Celebeth is up before the trolls go.

(I was trying to kill the downed troll with a fire arrow.)

Sigh...Reading comprehension is a good thing...

Azen's arrow flies through the air, just barely managing to stick into the downed troll and stopping its unearthly regeneration.

Celebeth is up.

Celebeth incants a spell and disappears.

Vanish, then start moving into melee range. Draw sword while moving.

Trolls move in, surrounding the giant magus, before unleashing a flurry of claws, teeth, and blades, dropping the tiefling to the ground.

Party is up.

Taking a single step, Rhiannon attacks with a pair of deft strikes, piercing deep into the body of one of the trolls, the enchantment on her blade resulting in the sizzle of charred flesh.

+1 Cold iron fey bane estoc/ Sun metal: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26
Piercing/Cold iron: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 1) + 3 = 8
Fire: 1d4 ⇒ 2

+1 Cold iron fey bane estoc/ Sun metal: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Piercing/Cold iron: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 4) + 3 = 11
Fire: 1d4 ⇒ 3

I figure with Celebeth invisible I wouldn't get the flanking bonus

Seeing her Magister drop to the ground, Tove springs forth from the bottom of the tower. Unable to close enough yet to lay her hands on the tiefling, she instead raises the symbol of Erastil and channels a burst of positive energy.

Channel Energy: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 1, 3) = 6 (Selective Channel, ignoring the three trolls.)

Following Riannon's lead, Garethane pumps out arrows as fast as he can at the wounded trolls no longer regenerating.

First Shot: Composite Longbow (+2 STR), FF (Dex), Higher Ground, Point Blank, Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 1 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 151d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 1 = 10

Second Shot: Composite Longbow (+2 STR), FF (Dex), Higher Ground, Point Blank, Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 1 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 211d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 1 = 9