DM Zyren's Heart of Riddles (Inactive)

Game Master Zyrenity

chomping at the bit is more accurate. These guys were asking for it!

Rnd 2

Sebastian steps up to help Kabal although it look like he doesn't really need it. He calls up a touch of his power to spark along his blade. 5' step and attack on J-19 w/Arcane Strike.

Curved Blade attack -> 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Curved Blade damage w/Arcane Strike -> 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Bree hisses as the pirate's blade tears her flesh. HP 26/31

She grits her teeth and takes another swipe at him.
Masterwork Dagger 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 13
Damage1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

R2

Winter swings his gigantic sword back at the advancing Pirate (J15)

Attack 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Damage 3d6 + 8 ⇒ (6, 6, 2) + 8 = 22

Round 2: 29/29 HP, AC 16

Spinning as she backs away, Caterine is less kind and brings her weapon to bear on the pirate attacking Bree...
Whip (lethal): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21 for 1d3 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
...tip of the leather cord snaking in to tear at the man's throat.

At work and can't see the map - but 5ft step East and attack the one attacking Bree should work shouldn't it?

Floating still, Sable fires a bolt towards Blacktooth I19?

Crossbow Attack 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
Damage 1d8 ⇒ 8

@Cat: Bree is blocking your way, you can't move to the sides atm.

Winter dispatches his attacker with ease and red blood sprays through the air. Now the pirates have lost their third man and their courage is already gone...When Cat's whip curls around another pirate's neck, Blacktooth shouts

Help! We're under attack!

Their attacks come more cautiously now and they try to hold out until reinforcements arrive

Pirate attacking Bree/ Cutlass1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
Damage1d8 ⇒ 3

Pirate attacking Kabal/ Cutlass1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Damage1d8 ⇒ 6

Battle Mat

Round 3: 29/29 HP, AC 16

With grim determination, Caterine makes her whip dance back and then forward again - lashing at the man's face...
Whip (lethal): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18 for 1d3 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Stand and deliver against the one attacking Bree.

Kabal presses the attack wanting to finish these guys of quick. He'll try to cut his way to Blacktooth.

Attack whichever pirate is in the way.

Attack - 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 16

Damage - 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

I wasn't taking in to consideration that with Winter Giant sized, Bree's technically in a flanking position, right?

Bree curses once more as her blade misses and her opponents does not. HP 23/31 Gritting her teeth and growling in fury, she lashes out at the pirate again.

Thank you Kabal, for pointing out my errors here... also, you had said the 2d8 was in addition to the normal damage, correct? Is this right then? I think I did it wrong in the past...
Masterwork Dagger (sneak stab) 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 6 - 2 = 22
Damage 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5+2d8 ⇒ (5, 5) = 10

And again

Masterwork Dagger (sneak stab) 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 6 - 2 = 10
Damage 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3+2d8 ⇒ (1, 7) = 8

Rd 3

Winter
Sebastian
Bree (resolved)
Caterine (resolved)
Sable
Pirates
Kabal

Rnd 3

Sebastian had stepped up to help Kabal last round. If J-19 is still up, he will swing again (edit: wildly) at him. Attack on J-19 w/Arcane Strike.

Curved Blade attack -> 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Curved Blade damage w/Arcane Strike -> 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

R3

5' step forward, reach across and hit J17

Attack 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Damage 3d6 + 8 ⇒ (6, 5, 1) + 8 = 20

Waiting for Sable.

Sincerest apologies, was distracted by Avengers and Free Comic Book Day!

Sable's eyes light with a fiery glow as he casts his burning gaze towards Blacktooth.

Fortitude DC 16 or
Fire Damage 1d6 ⇒ 5
If Fort fails, then Reflex DC 16 for
On Fire Damage 1d6 ⇒ 1

Fortitude save1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

Blacktooth squeeks as the flames burn his skin and you're sure he would have fled if not more pirates had arrived at this very moment:

Snarling and shouting a pack of seven more pirates come rushing towards you from a door leading to the crew's quarters

Blacktooth now eyes Kabal with new courage and swings at him

Pirate attacking Kabal/ Cutlass1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Damage1d8 ⇒ 3

Battle Mat

Is that their move action for the round, or is L12 technically about to provoke?

They're done for this round.

R4

Once again the enormous greatsword plunges into the sea of flesh, seeking a shower of scarlet gore...

Attack L12.

Attack 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Damage 3d6 + 8 ⇒ (2, 6, 4) + 8 = 20

Round 4:

Calling out as she dances forward "He's all your's Kabal, take him down... Winter and I will hold the others." her eyes affix upon the pirate standing alone and her whip snakes forth, aiming for his wrist...

Disarm: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15

Move to H,14 and disarm G,11

"Kabal has been very patient, I believe he has well earnt this moment" Winter asides to Caterine, smiling as she moves up.

Kabal growled deep in his chest and chuckled as the cutlass bounced harmlessly off of his armor. The heat of battle was burned under his skin and he felt more alive than ever. He pressed the assault.

Power Attack on Blacktooth - 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27

Damage - 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15

Since there are no more enemies in her face, Bree stashes her daggers and readies her crossbow. Assuming I can't actually make use of it until next round? Or can I? Also, how tall is this square object that takes up the spaces of I16-17:J16-17? Can she shoot over it?

R4 Sable continues to glare at the pirate lord as Kabal unleashes his fury, and lets himself feather fall to the deck.

Gaze Flame Damage1d6 ⇒ 6
On Fire Damage 1d6 ⇒ 4

Here and there the the cries of dying pirates echoe over the deck. The planks have already become slippery but still more of the crew storm towards you. You're a bit surprised how easily you dispatch these men, but the surviving ones act more cautiously now and refrain from attacking. Looks like they're waiting for someone...

@ Bree: Yes, you can shoot over it.
@ Cat: Your disarm was successful.

Rd 4

Winter
Sebastian
Bree
Caterine
Sable
Pirates
Kabal

Battle Mat

Round 4

Sebastian steps up to try to help Kabal finish off this pirate before more trouble arrives.

Curved Blade attack -> 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Curved Blade damage w/Arcane Strike -> 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Bree has her crossbow readied and finding no easy target, looks up, and up, and up to Winter to see what her awe-inspiring leader would have the group do since the enemies are no longer attacking.

"Winter, are we going now or do I start shooting?"

Have they actually dropped blades and surrendered or are they still armed and still combatants?

Still armed and not looking friendly. @ Sebastian: Did you run over to the one north of Kabal?

Still armed and not looking friendly. @ Sebastian: Did you run over to the one north of Kabal?

yep

Round 5:

A smirk forming on her face as she toys with the pirate that stands alone, her whip snakes forward...
Whip (non-lethal): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19 for 1d3 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Intimidate (from enforcer): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17 Shaken for 9 rounds if successful.
...a burst of pain blossoming from the man's kidney as the cracker snakes in to strike it.

R?

"They drew first and are still drawn, they haven't surrendered nor asked for quarter..."

Winter steps forward and cuts into the closest Pirate.

Attack 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Damage 3d6 + 8 ⇒ (6, 5, 1) + 8 = 20

Bree nods before onto the median to crouch on J16 (if possible).
Climb (if needed) 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

She will then take aim and shoot at the man at J10 (if possible with everything in the way).

Crossbow 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
Damage 1d8 ⇒ 5

If that shot wasn't possible because of things blocking her way, or if she wasn't able to move onto the median, she would have taken a shot at the man on I19 if he still stands and the shot was available without hitting her allies.

The pirate attacked by Cat doubles over and gasps for air as he hits the ground

Please, spare me!

he whines and raises his hands in surrender.

On the other side an unfortunate pirate dies as Winter swings his mighty blade - a "THUMP" later and another man cries as Bree's bolt smashes into his shoulder. But still, the pirates don't attack, just look nervously to the helm - as you follow their gaze, you realize why their attention is so focused at this point.

Next to the helm is a man of about fifty years with long grey hair, wearing a tricorne and an old navy uniform The pic is correct, just ignore the values

You don't know how long he has been observing the bloodshed, but he does not seem to be worried, in fact he grins as the man to Winter's feet takes his last breath.

Caught up in the battle; Kabal didnt notice the man everyone was gawking at nor did he care to. All he saw was his next target (I,18) and he stepped up to chop him down.

Power Attack - 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20

Damage - 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14

"Then its best you start diving overboard in retreat" Winter flatly tells the Pirates as his blade swings again at their number.

Attack 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
Damage 3d6 + 8 ⇒ (4, 3, 2) + 8 = 17

Ignoring Kabal and his continued struggles, Sebastian spots the scene stealer that holds the pirates in check. "Now see? If I were playing a pirate...THAT, it what I would look like.

Calling out, "Captain Grudge I presume. Sorry, we made a mess of your deck, but we didn't care to be supper for your crew."

Caterine holds her position glancing at the pirates warily and setting her whip to dancing side to side, cracker making a stacatto beat. Something isn't right...

Ready an action to attack the first to make a move towards her:
Whip (lethal): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26 for 1d3 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

R???

"And what gull have we here? He's flown his share of seasons, and lived to stand here before us, so let us take measure of this calloused new grouse. Demon winds of shadow, silent creatures from the dark of night, undying watchers at lonely lighthouses... I am afraid I have not the energy left to wait to see what this overdressed petrel intends."

Sable fires towards the grinning pirate.

Crossbow Attack 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24 Whoa
Critical Confirmation 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 Spoke too soon

Damage 1d8 ⇒ 8

While Winter opens the belly of another pirate, Sable's bolt hits the pirate captain in the arm. The man grins, pulls the bolt free and takes a smell of it, then he lets it fall down to his giant lizard pet.

You're tough, but I have fought and killed people much tougher than you! Silena, put these clowns on the grudge list!

Behind him a tanned woman appears who writes some names on a very long list

Aye, done captain!

Good, Gaston, now we dance!

The captain and the woman are now joined by a mountain of man, mostly consisting of bulging muscles, wearing only ragged shorts and carrying an earthbreaker in his hands.

Rd 6

Winter
Sebastian
Gaston
Bree
Caterine
Sable
Silena
Captain Treeg
Pirates
Kabal

Battle Mat

Bree takes in the large man, clearly seeing him as the biggest threat she takes aim at him.

Crossbow 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Damage 1d8 ⇒ 3

Rnd 6

Take 10 on Knowledge Cannibal Pirates -> =19

Sebastian moves up behind Caterine (H-15) and calls out any advice he can think of that might be helpful..."Cannibals don't eat much fruit and greens. They may have poor vision and have listlessness. Quick movements are key."

**Group Benefits for Allies: +1 AC, +1 to hit; 12/13 performances left

R6

K11 now faces Winters blade...
Attack 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 5 + 1 = 19
Damage 3d6 + 8 ⇒ (6, 3, 4) + 8 = 21

AOO now if any of them move past Winters threatened zone to attack
AOO Attack 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 1 = 20
Damage 3d6 + 8 ⇒ (5, 4, 5) + 8 = 22

Rd 6

Winter (resolved)
Sebastian (resolved)
Gaston (resolved)
Bree (resolved)
Caterine
Sable
Silena
Captain Treeg
Pirates
Kabal

And another pirate dies while the Herculean Gaston storms over to Cat.

Battle Mat

Round 6: 29/29 HP, AC 16

Caterine reacts to the burly one's approach by taking a step back. Eyes narrowing her whip snakes forward seeking to entangle the man's heavy weapon...

Disarm: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17

5ft to H,15 - Disarm on Earthbreaker man

R6 Sable moves up near Caterine. H16

"Let's see if we can't take the wind from his wings." Sable points with a harsh word towards Gaston and casts ray of enfeeblement.

Ranged Touch Attack 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Strength Damage 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 Fort Save DC 15 for Half

The large man's grip on his weapon is too strong and he shrugs the attack off with a sneer

We can use that whip for better things!

At the helm Silena conjures magical powers to mend the wounds of her captain, who storms to his men.

Battle Mat

Kabal still has his action in rd6

Rd 7

Winter
Sebastian
Gaston
Bree
Caterine
Sable
Silena
Captain Treeg
Pirates
Kabal

R7

Cast Enlarge Person.

Kabal was fatigued. His arms and legs felt like they were filled with lead but there no time to rest or worry about it with the fight still in full force. He stepped up to bolster Caterine's flank eager to test himself against the big man and his hammer.

Move to H,14

HP 47/47, AC 22, Fatigued 1/12 rds

Attack - 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32

Damage - 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Crit confirmation - 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

Crit Damage - 2d8 + 12 ⇒ (6, 4) + 12 = 22

R7

Bree moves to G18 and fires on Gaston at G14.

Crossbow 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Damage 1d8 ⇒ 6