DM Talomyr's Kingmaker

Game Master Talomyr

"Good thinking Ivo, if they know they are surrounded, they will be a lot more likely to accept Theodore's chance to surrender. I think if Torsten could get close enough to send a few to sleep that would be the best way to do it, and take a few out of the fight before it even begins too."

"All we can do now is do our best to remain hidden while we get in to position".

Jacobus was not comfortable at all with the halfling's tactics.

He told him so, "What you are attempting to do is very honorable but these people have no honor. This is very dangerous. What if you go up to them and offer your terms and then get four-five arrows for your troubles?"

He was really looking out for the halfling, "How about your listen to Razarak here and we take the bandits down with as little bloodshed as possible and then you offer your terms?"

So what's the plan?

If Theodore is likely to be offline for a day or two then I suspect Tove, Jacobus and Razarak will win this argument by default. Which means that we try to sneak up, I open with sleep, then Theo offers terms. If anyone disagrees please speak up.

Hey all, got a couple of minutes available.

I look at Razarak and Jacobus and nod, "That can work, a decent compromise."

I only try to offer terms to start with as I can't Challenge if I haven't offered my terms. Have a good day all.

Please move yourselves into position on the map on Roll20, making stealth and perception checks as needed. If you wish to remain unseen a stealth check will be required for any movement on the full color portion of the map.

I set up on the northeast side with the presumption that we're going to surround and pinch the bandits at the campsite.

Stealth: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26

I look at Razarak and Jacobus and nod, "That can work, a decent compromise."

I only try to offer terms to start with as I can't Challenge if I haven't offered my terms. Have a good day all.

Happy with the outcome of their conversation, Jacobus slaps Theo on the back, "Trust me, I don't like killing any more than you do but you must take care when dealing with bandits."

He then goes to the east side of camp and takes his post close to the campfire but well outside the bandits hearing range or so he hoped.

He tried to see and hear what he could...
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assuming I don't need a stealth check
perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

Raz follows Jacobus, also attempting to remain hidden outside of visual and auditory range, but instead focuses his watch outwards ensuring we aren't being snuck up on.

perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

Tove moves in to position to the north-west of the bandit's camp, trying to spot a thick patch of brush that will provide a good hiding spot to begin the ambush as she crosses the stream.
Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
When she feels confident that she's found the right spot, she slowly makes her way closer in towards the camp.
Stealth: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

Torsten follows Ivo on the basis that he snuck in once, he could do so again. Also, "It takes time to cast this spell. Strauch will aid you - brave boy, Strauch! - but I need to not be attacked before finishing if it's possible."

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Stealth: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

Strauch perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Strauch stealth: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Aaand that's the ambush plan down.

Jacobus and Razarak take the long way around, taking up a position on east side of the bandit camp. Likewise, Tove, Theodore, and Rufus take up their positions from the northwest.

From their new position, beyond the four red-clad bandits, Razarak is able to see a woman walking around the camp. A pair of hand axes set at the woman's belt.

Ivo sneaks into position ready to strike. Torsten and Strauch follow the stealthy gnome in a not so subtle manner, reflexively causing the gnome to wince, fearing his cover blown. For better or worse, Torsten and Ivo see the same fierce woman wandering around the camp.

One of the red-bandits cocks his head, appearing confused before saying, "Where the f#$~ did the damned goat come from?", point in the direction of Strauch.

The woman replies, "The goat's not alone. Some kid who's about to have a really bad day is with him. ALARM!" as she unhooks the two axes from her belt.

Two of the red-clad bandits stand up and pull morningstars from their belts, while the remaining red clad bandits stand and ready their shortbows. You hear sounds of others in the woods to the west of the bandits you have seen thus far.

3 and 4 have morningstars, 1 and 2 have bows.

Initiative Order
Red Bandits - 22+; Done
Blue Bandits - 22+; Done
Theodore - 19
Razarak - 12
Torsten/Strauch - 9
Ivo - 6++
Jacobus - 6+
Kressle - 6

The entire party is free to post before Kressle is up.

Tove's heart sinks as she hears the voice of the woman calling out, realising that Torsten and Strauch have blown their cover.
No surprise attack then.
At least she now knew they where her friends were on the other side of the bushes.
"Erastil, bestow your blessing upon us, guide our hands and strengthen our hearts in the face of these brigands."
Tove says a quick prayer, casting a blessing over herself and those closest to her. Ivo, Torsten, Strauch, Theodore and Rufus are in range, I think (I can't see Rufus on the map but I'm assuming he is with Theo).

Cast Bless: Each ally in range gains a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects.

Rufus's icon is directly beneath Theo's.

"The goat?"

With their cover blown, Jacobus calls upon Abadar's judgment, "Bandits are the scourge of society. Give up now and be judged. Resist and perish!"

He then moved towards the bandits, shield held high and heavy mace in his hand.

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healing judgment with surge so fast healing 2

"Well there goes the saving our skin part of the plan..." Raz sighs as he clearly hears the twig break under torsten's foot

"Hopefully they don't realize us two are here until we can maneuver around into a better position... great, there he goes..." He sighs again as he turns to see Jacobus running toward the bandits.

Raz starts casting shield, but stays where he is hoping none of the bandits saw him casting

Time now being of the essence, Ivo moves quickly but quietly to the stump just south of him.

Moving with stealth, using the bush and the stump for concealment so that I can remain hidden. This means I have to double move, so that's my whole turn.

Stealth: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

Or not.

Torsten turns red as he realises it was his mistake that alerted the bandits. Seeing the bandits with bows he tells Strauch "The bowmen, boy, see to them!" as he steps closer to a tree.

Torsten 5' steps SE & starts casting sleep, Strauch charges 5' E and 45' S if he can - he can ignore 5' of difficult terrain per round - or just double moves up to bandit 1 if not. Rolling an attack below in case it does occur.

Strauch charge: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 = 5
damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Well, that question hardly matters it seems

Hopefully we get all the 1s out of the right now,

Back and able to post once again, sorry for holding things up. So I am guessing people don't want me to offer terms as they have already been alerted. Just thinking it will provide another target that isn't so squishy. I can't see the map on my phone, so will move once home and at a computer.

I sigh quietly as the surprise attack fails, "Typical ... it should be me drawing their attention, not Strauch and Torsten." With that Rufus moves in so that I am within range of a target and I shall attack with the flat of my blade.

Dueling Sword Attack (Non-Lethal): 1d20 + 5 - 4 - 1 ⇒ (18) + 5 - 4 - 1 = 18
Dueling Sword Damage (Non-Lethal): 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Strauch charges in at one of the bandits, but nearly trips on the way in. Meanwhile, Theodore smacks one of the bandits in the side of the head with the flat of his blade.

Kressle steps forward, taking a swipe at Jacobus with her axe, but the blow bounces harmlessly off of the inquisitor's shield.

The two morningstar wielding bandits in red move to team up against Theodore, one of which lands a crushing blow to the halfling's ribs.

Theodore takes 6 damage!

The two remaining bandits in red fire their bows at Strauch and Jacobus, both rather ineffectively.

Jacobus is somewhat surprised when another arrow comes flying in from up in the trees, whizzing by his right ear but missing none-the-less.

More bandits pour into the camp, from the tree line to the west.

The party is up.

With a crazed bandits with an axe trying to chop off his head and more bandits shooting at him than he could see, Jacobus knew he needed to stay upright to give his companions time to act.

He used his shield and mace to block attacks, just trying to not get hit.

"C'mon people, I'm getting shot here..."

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going into tank mode for a bit, total defense

Raz takes a step towards the woman with all the axes, begins casting, and then flicks at her.

Raz takes a five foot step and casts jolt, Attack, range touch: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

I let out a shout of pain as the bandit manages to crush my armour and a couple of my ribs, I lift my shield up feebly, cough up a glob of blood and try to hit the bandit with the flat of my blade again. "First blood spilled is my own, better mine than everyone elses."

Dueling Sword Attack (Non-Lethal): 1d20 + 5 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 5 - 4 + 1 = 19
Dueling Sword Damage (Non-Lethal): 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Rufus then snaps at a bandits feet.

Rufus Bite Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Both of my attacks are on #4, if he falls down from the attacks then Rufus shall be trying to attack and trip #3.

AC : 22

As she watches from her hiding spot, Tove sees more bandits clad in blue moving around to flank Theodore and Rufus. Trying to spare Theodore some trouble, she raises her bow and draws back an arrow, loosing it at the closest bandit.

Longbow Attack: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7 Blessed
Longbow Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 4

With the arrow flying harmlessly over the bandit's shoulder, and her position now revealed, she resorts to calling out. "Theo, more behind you!"

Then she ducks back behind the nearest tree (5-foot Step) and tries to figure out a way to get to the halfling's side before he is completely overwhelmed.

Torsten steps back out from the tree and a puff of fine sand explodes over the campfire, with a wave of quiet pressure following it. "Ahh! I knew I forgot something!", he hastily gestures at his goat and Strauch takes on the granite sheen again as he ducks and weaves into the fight.

Torsten finishes casting sleep & red bandits 1, 3 & 4 will need to make will saves DC 15. Or just 3 & 4 if they're 2nd level, sleep affects 4 HD. Strauch now has spirit's gift on him for DR 5/adamantine. Strauch moves up to bandit 2 and attacks, probably taking an AoO on the way from bandit 1 if he's still awake and has improved unarmed strike or something.

Strauch attack, +1 bless: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 2 + 1 = 13
Strauch damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Given the shape of the 10 ft burst "template", you could not get 1, 3, & 4 in the area of effect. I will go with you targeting 3 & 4.

Theodore rattles the head of one of the bandits again, but fails to knock him out, while Rufus bites at the same to little effect. Jacobus takes a defensive stance, preparing for the onslaught of attacks heading his way. At the same time, Razarak creates a small bolt of electricity that veers just wide of Kressle. Strauch just barely misses landing a shot on one of the bandits as well.

On the other side of the camp Tove fires her bow, but the arrow glances off of a low hanging branch falling well shy of her intended target. Ivo is able to remain hidden, mostly due to the chaos of the ensuing battle, while Torsten aids Strauch and finishes his spell, causing one of the bandits in front of Theodore to fall asleep, even more fortunate it was not the one that Theodore has nearly subdued.

Kressle does her best to batter her way through Jacobus's defenses, landing one massive blow under the inquisitor's shield and deep into his side.

Strauch's opponent likewise drops his bow and pulls his morningstar, landing a solid, but less effective than he would hope strike on the goat. One of the red clad bandits drops his bow and pulls his morning star as he moves to join the attack on the goat, landing a thunderous blow to side Strauch, the only thing keeping him up is the protection granted by his master.

Still woozy from the two shots to his head the remaining red clad bandits takes an awkward swing at Theodore but hits nothing but air. The bandit in the tower, having watched Kressle's foe fall targets Strauch. The bandit's arrow strikes true, but he is dismayed to see the arrow bounce off of the goat's stony hide.

Jacobus takes 11 damage! Strauch takes 5 damage after DR!

The remaining bandit in blue move closer to battle with two each taking aim at Tove and Torsten. Neither bandit's arrow is able to find the Erastilian priestess, but one arrow does manage to strike Torsten in the leg.

Torsten takes 4 damage!

The party is up. Raz, you're a heavy hitter. You might want to get in there and help your team. :)

The party is up. Raz, you're a heavy hitter. You might want to get in there and help your team. :)

Uh yeah. We're fighting 9 bandits and a one boss and some of us are 'holding back'. I should be able to post right after lunch but this doesn't look good... :)

Are you planning on moving, jacobus, or staying still and attacking, because i can move to flank, to help you out, or i can move to set up for the next round

Ivo pops up long enough to take a snap shot at one of the bandits (#5) before ducking back behind the tree and trying to hide his position again (for cover, since you can only snipe if you successfully hid before).

Point-blank shot, blessed.

Small shortbow attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
Small shortbow damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

"Where the heck did all of these others come from?" he grumbles under his breath.

Ivo, you were still hidden. Add a sneak attack die to that. :)

With a stealth check of 14? Ok...

Sneak attack damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Stealth: Sniping: 1d20 - 9 ⇒ (13) - 9 = 4

Jacobus, shaken by the ferocity of the attack, knows he can't hold this up much longer.

He steps back and shouts at the woman, "Flee!"

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5' step back and cast command (flee), will save DC 15 or flee

Raz moves in to support jacobus, after casting a spell on himself and a faint shimmering appears before him before it disappears.

Cast shield, then moves 10' to better maneuver for his next attack

Torsten casts an anxious glance down at Strauch and calls out to him, "To my side of the fight, boy," as he jogs forward, throwing an evanescent spear at the bandit who shot him in the leg. The goat takes a nip at one then circles around the bowmen on the ground.

Targeting blue 5 and red 2 respectively.

Torsten attack, +1 bless: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 4 + 1 = 15
Torsten damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11 + 1 bleed

Strauch attack, +1 bless: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 2 + 1 = 22
Strauch damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Tove looks around frantically. She considers staying in cover and taking a few more shots at the bandits from the relative safety of the edge of the camp, but she can't ignore the cries of her comrades. Her friends needed her healing hands.

She bursts out of cover and runs through the clearing. Ducking behind one of the two stumps and coming up behind the foe fighting Theodore.
Taking two move actions to get into position while avoiding threatened spaces.

Blue 5 if he's still up that is, blue 1 if not.

Grateful that one of the bandits threatening me has fallen to the ground asleep I let out a quiet sigh of relief then resolve myself to hitting him with the flat of my blade again.

Dueling Sword Attack (Non-Lethal): 1d20 + 5 - 4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 5 - 4 + 1 + 2 = 5

Rufus tries to trip the remaining standing foe.

Rufus Trip: 1d20 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 + 1 + 2 = 24

Jacobus commands Kressle to flee, fortunately for the party Kressle seems to comply with Jacobus's command. Meanwhile Ivo and Torsten combine to drop one of the blue clad bandits. Bleeding out, it is doubtful if the bandit will see another day.

Raz casts his protective spell and moves in toward the battle while Tove takes up a postion opposite of Theodore.

Theodore swings and misses his target, but Rufus manages to trip the bandit, putting him on the ground next to his sleeping brethren.

Strauch lands a headbut one of the bandits before moving back toward his master.

One of the red clad bandits takes a swing at Strauch while the other moves toward and swings at Razarak. Strauch is missed by his assailant, but Razarak's finds his mark, smashing into the sorcerer's shoulder.

Razarak takes 6 damage!

The archer in the tower takes aim at Jacobus and fires an arrow into the inquisitor's leg.

Jacobus takes 2 damage!

The recently tripped bandit takes a swing at Rufus while still on his backside, but fails to connect. Meanwhile two archers target Torsten, fearing a fate similar to their companion. One arrow strikes true, sinking deep into the wizard's left leg.

Torsten takes 7 damage!

The final archer targets Ivo, catching the gnome in the shoulder.

Ivo takes 5 damage!

The party is up! Good luck, looks like you might need it.

Ivo takes a wild shot at one of the bandits (#4) and then ducks behind the stump for cover. (Like, trying to actually get a cover bonus to AC from it.)

Small shortbow attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

With a guttural roar, Raz's hands seemingly sprout claws, which he then uses to claw the bandit who decided to go toe to toe with him;

Claw attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Claw attack 2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

And roars again in triumph as he lands a solid hit with one of his claws.

The claws seemingly dissolve back into his hands after he slashes at the bandit.

He then takes a 5' step back towards the rest of the party.

Jacobus thanks Abadar for his healing and steps up to take a swing at the bandits being flanked by the goat that spoiled their attempt at stealth.

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flank with goat and swing mace

mace to hit: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 + 2 = 16
damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Tove watches the carnage unfold around her and feels compelled to act out. Erastil's power flows through her as she channels positive energy out from her holy symbol.
Erastil's light flows out to all in need within a 30-ft radius, healing their wounds.
Channel Energy: 1d6 ⇒ 6

I'm sorry I can't channel selectively, I don't know what I was thinking picking Improved Channel instead. But given the choice between healing a few bandits or watching you all die, I have to cast now.
Red 2 and Blue 2 are out of range, everyone else in the clearing regains 6 HP.

That was a good exchange. The bandits with a red x are dead and beyond healing, so you helped your entire party and only healed two of the enemy. Well done. If it was really your intention to take selective instead of improved, make the switch after this combat.

Thanks for the opportunity to switch! I'll try to make do without it for the rest of this fight, I'm glad it was just two in the radius for now.

Yes, the healing was much appreciated Tove.

Torsten staggers with relief as Erastil's golden glow passes over him. A moment later he's ready to throw a spear again and does so, then readies his quarterstaff as he steps forward to meet another of the bandits. Strauch lets out a loud snort as he attacks the bowman distracted by Jacobus.

Torsten attack: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 4 + 1 = 17
damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 + 1 bleed

Strauch attack: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 1 = 8
damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Blue 4 took that spear. I forgot to add flank for Strauch but it would have missed regardless

Thanks for the opportunity to switch! I'll try to make do without it for the rest of this fight, I'm glad it was just two in the radius for now.

I also think it was a good move. I should be able to tank nicely against the mooks but the leader was just killing me (literally?). :)

I smile as Erastils power washes over me and my wounds start to heal up. Feeling refreshed and revitalised I swing my blade at the fallen foe.

Dueling Sword Attack (Non-Lethal): 1d20 + 5 - 4 + 1 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 5 - 4 + 1 + 2 + 4 = 25
Dueling Sword Damage (Non-Lethal): 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

I can't see the map on my phone, if this bandit is down, I shall get Rufus to move me to the next target that is threatening a squishy character.