DM Voice's Envoy of Geb - An Undead Campaign (Inactive)

Game Master Mark Sweetman

While the attack with the club might have felled lesser creatures the weapon bounces harmlessly off of Ky’ostal Chi’us. Gathroc laughs a haunting sound "Is that the best you can do? If so, I am unimpressed" He doesn't even care if his words are understood by the ogres, all that matters is the combat. He strikes again, his mastery of his chosen weapon showing.1d20 + 24 ⇒ (8) + 24 = 32 first attack 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (8) + 19 = 27 second attack

1d10 + 18 + 1d6 + 2d6 ⇒ (8) + 18 + (4) + (6, 4) = 40 1d10 + 18 + 1d6 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 18 + (2) + (4, 1) = 27 damage

1d6 ⇒ 3 Viciousness damage to Gathroc first round, which he heals before his full attack.

1d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + (1) = 3 2nd and 3rd atk Viciousness dmg.

Gathroc's first strike cuts deeply into the matriarch's chest before the second removes her head in one smooth motion. The corpse stands for a few macarbe moments before crashing to the ground.

The patriarch of the clan uneasily stands from his 'throne', before shuffling to the side and staring resolutely at the floor. The other ogres are struck speechless and fearful.

I take it that they will now do whatever you tell them to? SHall we be off?

Looking to Daemon and speaking common, "You could remind them that we did ask poilitely the first time."

I step forward among the shuffling ogres, and point to Gathroc. (Giant) "Your new ruler," I smirk, "We tried to ask you to ally your selves with us, now you are our subjects. You will never question our orders or it will be met with swift death, as you saw. Who was second in command here?" I ask looking around.

Daemon's query on leadership is met with stony silence for a few moments before some of the ogres start to point at the patriarch. He sighs and moves forward slightly (Common) "Me was him, we do what you wants...scary peoples"

Daemon's query on leadership is met with stony silence for a few moments before some of the ogres start to point at the patriarch. He sighs and moves forward slightly (Common) "Me was him, we do what you wants...scary peoples"

(Common)"Smart move." Vesta say's to the patriarch

I step back again, (Common) turning to Gathroc. "Well he speaks common well enough, you can tell him what you want from them, I am done being spokes person."

Gathroc points his blade at the corpse "I believe we have one more ally to add to this little army. Which of you would be kind enough to bring the matriarch over to our side of life?"

Gathroc points his blade at the corpse "I believe we have one more ally to add to this little army. Which of you would be kind enough to bring the matriarch over to our side of life?"

Looks at Daemon and raises an eyebrow.

"I gladly would, but all my material components I have left are for raising creatures more... noteworthy then this one" all my onyx gems are for creatures of much higher HD I wasted all my low HD ones at the farmhouse

Gabriel shivers for a moment, as he realises that his 'quarry' is nearby, albeit fleetingly.

Agitatedly, he begins racing around like a spider on speed.

Perception: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (8) + 20 = 28.

I think that our Gnomish friend is keeping an eye on us; I felt his presence nearby, briefly, and then he was gone again. I think he may have left us a present, though... I can hear the sound of metal on metal from outside.

He then quickly enlarges his bag of holding to retrieve his adamantine knuckles, and then scurries in the direction of the cave entrance....

Vesta floats behind Gabriel to the cave entrance.

Gathroc! Ignac! Daemon! Get over here; we have incoming!

Gabriel then scurries up a wall, and attempts to flatten himself against it...

Stealth: 1d20 + 34 ⇒ (16) + 34 = 50.

Vesta casts message then says "I'm going to get a better look at things." She then turns invisible and flies up to get a better vantage point.
Perception 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21
Stealth 1d20 + 43 ⇒ (1) + 43 = 44
Vesta will fly up 100 feet or so to try and see what's coming.

Vesta uses the message spell to relay some information as she returns to the cavemouth. "seems to be ten or fifteen armored humanoids traveling with no light source 100 to 150 feet away movin slowly to the cave. I suspect golems. "

Well then, let's make sure that they have a surprise waiting for them...

Gathroc looks to the patriarch "It would appear that you will have a chance to prove yourselves. There's a small unit of humans coming to this cave. I suggest we go smash them."

Gathroc looks to the patriarch "It would appear that you will have a chance to prove yourselves. There's a small unit of humans coming to this cave. I suggest we go smash them."

FInally living up to your name. ;=)

At Gathroc's instruction the faces of the ogres pick up instantly and the patriarch shouts (Giant) "Hoomans here, get club, time for smushing" The group then quickly gathers their blunt forced instruments and make for the cave entrance... rather spectacularly un-stealthily.

Ignac will bring out his Shield and Bardiche, and move to the mouth of the cave.

Perception1d20 + 21 ⇒ (7) + 21 = 28

"All this talking has had me bored. Now we get down to the fun."

Vesta looks out of the cave entrance her entire form writhing with excitement (hair clothes, etc)

Anyone want to act before the ogres burst through the entrance and ... do what ogres do?

When 9 of the biggest ogres are in range Vesta Cast's Haste on them. ;-)

I follow everyone else to the cave entrance and state "Well this could be fun to watch"

There's only a half-dozen ogres in the clan, and you've already killed one - so Vesta can catch maybe three ogres tops with the spell. They aren't exactly filing out in an orderly fashion.

Preparation Round:
Vesta - Haste Spell

Any other actions? - if not I'll break to initiative and go to combat structure.

Nothing being done here.

There's only a half-dozen ogres in the clan, and you've already killed one - so Vesta can catch maybe three ogres tops with the spell. They aren't exactly filing out in an orderly fashion.

Preparation Round:
Vesta - Haste Spell

Any other actions? - if not I'll break to initiative and go to combat structure.

If I can only catch 3 I'll give the rest to party members.

Gabriel is happy to adopt a 'watchful waiting' approach for the moment...

I am not much for fighting, i will sit back and see what happens for now

Gathroc follows just behind the ogres, weapon ready to cut down whoever dares to show their faces.

Roger roger, will have an update incoming post a work meeting I'm off to now.

Round 1:

Ogre: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (15) - 1 = 14, Interlopers: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Action Tracker: Ogres / Vesta, Interlopers

The ogres barrel past the group in the cave mouth, some stumbling as their movements grow quicker and they outpace their bretheren. You hear some mutters as the ogres look around for the aforementioned intruders. Vesta, have put you same initiative as the Ogres as I assume you held action until the passed and then cast.

A few moments later you hear a quick fire thunk-thunk and one of the ogres roars in pain, you see the crossbow quarrels that now adorn it's chest.

Since you're passively waiting, you can join the initiative at any time and I'll start tracking you on the action tracker at that time.

Are the interlopers close enough to see and if so what do I see?

Das interlopers are not in plain sight, a good perception roll might get you some tidbits.

As it appears the attackers will not reveal themselves, the undead knight strides past his new minions and says loudly "Cowards and weaklings!! Come forth from where you hide like children unable to face a real warrior 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (6) + 25 = 31 Intimidate

1d20 + 23 ⇒ (5) + 23 = 28 Perception

Das interlopers are not in plain sight, a good perception roll might get you some tidbits.

Perception 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28

** spoiler omitted **

"They fanned dout to get cover in those rocks there and there."Vesta points "I believe this is where the fighter types should rush them."

Round 2:

Action Tracker: Ogres / Vesta, Interlopers, Gathroc

The ogres continue to mill around the cave entrance, unable to spy their opponents. A few start to venture forward to seek them out directly.

The click of loosed bolts sounds again, and although a couple of bolts clatter on the rocks - three more strike the wounded ogre, making it howl with pain and stagger to its knees.

Gabriel surreptitiously scuttles out of the cave mouth, and attempts to stealthily find a 'target'...

He can move up to 40' whilst staying 'stealthy'.

Stealth: 1d20 + 34 ⇒ (18) + 34 = 52.

I shall rush off to the rocks that Vesta pointed towards, and, if possible, let loose my blast of lightning.

6d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 5, 2, 6, 6) = 27 30foot cone, Reflex save DC 20 for half. Electrical Damage.

Edit: I'm going to be gone for the rest of the day. IRL game day.

For Gabriel and Ignac I've assumed you will make your move towards the back end of Round 2.

Gabriel: Stealthily ranging out from the melee you sense that there are a couple of 'targets' holed up in cover about 40ft from your position.

Ignac: You move out from the cave mouth, but cannot get close enough to loose your blast this round.
I'll hold the lightning blast as your 3rd round action

I've assumed that Gabriel and Ignac have ranged off in different directions:
Gabriel to the left, and Ignac to the right - to come upon the end of the semi-circle arc of enemies currently around the cave mouth.
The ogres and Gathroc are in the middle, and there is another pocket of assaulters directly out from the cave.
Let me know if you need more clarity on positioning, etc.

Gathroc follows the path of the bolts then rushes the group of hidden attackers.

Vesta is going (Invisibly) to float up through the hill until her head is sticking out of the hillside. Just trying to get a better look at what's happening.

Perception 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
Stealth 1d20 + 43 ⇒ (17) + 43 = 60 Plus any relevant bonuses for cover.

Vesta floats upwards but is unable to garner any additional insight as to the state of play.

Gathroc moves forth from the cave mouth and can spot one of the crossbow wielders another forty odd feet ahead of him. Based on their immediate reactions you gauge they did not expect such foes present on the field...

Daemon - any action, or still hanging back for now?

Still at the end of round 2 currently.

Vesta moves towards the closest enemy invisibily

stealth 1d20 + 43 ⇒ (3) + 43 = 46