DMummy's Mask

Game Master Elmdorprime

Hyena then

Tariq is cut by the wounded gnoll's blade. He manages to snatch his weapon away from the lash of the first whip, but the second wraps around his leg and with a tug the desert warrior is flipped on his back.

"Dwali, I've been stalling these guys for you, but they are getting really insistent about making me dead."

Downed, but not out, Tariq strikes from the ground at the one who wounded him.

1d20 + 10 - 4 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 10 - 4 - 2 = 21
1d8 + 2 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 4 + (4) = 11+3 hp bleed damage

"Ha! Die you mangy spotted dog!"

Can I try to cut the whips? Or can I attempt to strike the whip wielded with my remaining attacks?

I believe you can attack the whips under the sundering rules.

Oops-this time my post was devoured.

Dwalindor smiles and growls as more of the animals approach him.

Hang tight, Tariq. I have a few of these whelps to deal with then I'll see what's left of yours

Dwalindor drops Amanda, and quickdraws his waraxe with two hand grip.

He steps (U8) in between a pair of the creatures and cleaves the two.

HAHHHHRRRR! Try this ya blasted mangy mutts!

Dwarf axe, pa/FF, rage : 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 11 + 2 = 29 for damage: 1d10 + 6 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 2 + 6 = 20

Dwarf axe, pa, rage, cleave: 1d20 + 11 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 11 + 2 - 2 = 25 for damage: 1d10 + 6 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 2 + 6 = 22

striking the gnoll first and cleave on the hyena at U and V

Shad will fire his bow at V 13

Shadow Bow 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 1 = 19 for 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 = 3 DC 18 Will to only take 1 damage-this attack only.

Then he moves to S-13 I assume I can't move further due to moving up and all that jazz

Hoping that the first blow would finish off the wounded gnoll, Tariq spent the rest of his attacks on the other gnoll within reach from the ground.

Kindjal: 1d20 + 9 - 4 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 9 - 4 - 2 = 6
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Shamishir: 1d20 + 8 - 4 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 8 - 4 - 2 = 21
to confirm: 1d20 + 8 - 4 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 8 - 4 - 2 = 11
damage: 1d8 + 2 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 4 + (6) = 20

Kindjal: 1d20 + 7 - 4 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 7 - 4 - 2 = 20
To confirm: 1d20 + 7 - 4 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 7 - 4 - 2 = 12
damage: 1d6 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 4 = 11

"well I am more worried about what will be left of me!"

S13 is fine with vertical movement.

I think you mean the hyena at V13 Tariq?

The gnoll Shad attacks yelps as the arrow grazes it.

Will Save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Noonan and Tariq make quick work of the gnoll and hyena pressing him to the annoyance of the gnolls pressing the attack while Dwalindor wounds the gnoll he was attacking and turns and butchers the hyena he stepped past.

One of the the gnolls near Tariq move in to finish the prone man off while the hyena and gnoll engaged with Dwalindor try to bring him down.

The other gnolls scampers up to deal with the impertinent shadow that attacked it with the bow.

VS. Dwalindor

Attack (Bite): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

The hyena's teeth skirt off Dwalindor's boots.

Attack (Scimitar): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Attack (Scimitar, Confirm): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

Damage (Scimitar): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

The gnoll pressing the attack against Dwalindor gets in a good hit, then whips him with a scorpion whip.

Attack (Whip): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

He fails to connect.

[ooo]VS. Tariq[/ooc]

Attack (Scimitar): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Attack (Scimitar, Confirm Critical): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

Damage (Scimitar): 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (4, 8) + 8 = 20

He lands a mighty blow on the poor ranger/rogue.

Vs. Shad

Attack (Scimitar): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

He misses the shadow, leaving himself open to reprisal.

Having lost over half his vitality, Tariq continues to lash out at his tormentor.

Shamishir: 1d20 + 10 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 10 - 4 = 20
1d8 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 2 + (5) = 12

Kindjal: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 9 - 4 = 14

Shamishir: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 8 - 4 = 19
1d8 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 2 + (5) = 11

Kindjal: 1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 7 - 4 = 12

"Noonan, can you drop this guy so I can get up!?"

Dwalindor spits as the curved blade draws blood (less DR).

BAH! Is that best you got?

He double-handed chops the gnoll again and follows up with a swing at the next doggie.

Dwarf axe, pa/FF, rage : 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 11 + 2 = 24 for damage: 1d10 + 6 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 2 + 6 = 22

Dwarf axe, pa/FF, cleave : 1d20 + 11 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 11 + 2 - 2 = 14 for damage: 1d10 + 6 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 2 + 6 = 17

Tariq, what kind of tactics are you using? Staying below their blades or closer to their maws?

HP 40/40
AC20T10FF20
Saves F8R3W10
Weapon in Hand: Mace +1
Effects: Resources: Channel 7/7,Touch of Glory 4/5
Effects:Magic Circle against Evil on Tariq(+2 AC/Saves vs Evil, 70 minutes)Divine Favor +2 Hit/Damage 5/6 rounds

Noonan drop his crossbow(free) pulls his mace(move) and charges to R-11 and thwacks the beastie menacing Shad
Mace,Divine Favor,Charge: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 231d8 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Dang Tariq! Now you even got the old man running.

"He's defend the mage. Makes sense I guess."

Dwalindor attacks the gnoll, biting deeps and spilling blood on the desert sand but not enough to actually kill the cursed thing.

His return swing misses the hyena nipping at his heels.

Meanwhile Noonan slams his mace into the gnoll attacking Shad, landing a solid hit.

Tariq kills one of the gnolls attacking him, leaving Shad up to deal with the gnolls.

Shad 5 fra diagonally and sends a four of flame

5d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 4, 3, 2, 1) + 4 = 17 burning hands

D.C. 16 and activate mind barrier as a swift

Reflex: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

The gnoll is singed but still mobile.

Attack (Bite): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

The hyena fails to find purchase on Dwalindor and the gnoll attacking him snaps its whip trying to disarm him then hit him with its scimitar.

Attack (Whip, Disarm): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
Attack (Scimitar): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
Damage (Scimitar): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

The gnoll attacking Tariq continues to slash.

Attack (Scimitar): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
Damage (Scimitar): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Finally the gnoll pursuing Shad turns to attack and disarm Noonan.

Attack (Whip, Disarm): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
Attack (Scimitar): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Damage (Scimitar): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

HP 29/40
AC20T10FF20
Saves F8R3W10
Weapon in Hand: Mace +1
Effects: Resources: Channel 7/7,Touch of Glory 4/5
Effects:Magic Circle against Evil on Tariq(+2 AC/Saves vs Evil, 70 minutes)

Oh bugger! Noonan 5' back and casts Holy Smite on himself and the gnoll
Holy Smite DC 18: 3d8 ⇒ (8, 5, 4) = 17 Will save or take full damage and be blinded for 1 round. Save halves damage and negates blindness.

While the whip fails to pull his axe away, the gnolls blade manages to cut Dwalindor deep enough to draw another line of blood.

Dwalindor will continue on his onslaught with his axe, concentrating on the gnoll and cleaving into the other dog.

HAHHHRR!

Dwarf axe, pa/FF, rage : 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 11 + 2 = 17 for damage: 1d10 + 6 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 2 + 6 = 23

cleave Dwarf axe, pa/FF, rage : 1d20 + 11 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 11 + 2 - 2 = 15 for damage: 1d10 + 6 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 2 + 6 = 19

Shad send another gout of flame at the gnoll

DC 16 5d4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 1, 1, 2, 2) + 2 = 9

Will Save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
Reflex Save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Dwalindor drops his gnoll, but misses the hyena.

Tariq took yet another blow.

"The blood of Pharaohs runs through my veins! Death at the hands of a mere gnoll does not suit me as a noble end to my line!"

Tariq cuts and thrusts from the ground afraid that an attempt at standing up might be has last act. He goes for precision over damage.

Shamshir: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 2 - 4 = 14
1d8 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 2 + (6) = 15

Kindjal: 1d20 + 9 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 2 - 4 = 17
1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Shamshir: 1d20 + 8 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 8 + 2 - 4 = 18
1d8 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 2 + (5) = 8

Kindjal: 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 2 - 4 = 19
1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Shad burns his gnoll down while Tariq slashes at the gnoll attacking him.

The gnoll sees his compatriots killed and then decides that discretion is the better part of valor and begins to run.

Do you want to chase him and the hyena?

In his rage, Dwalindor will give chase but may not catch them.

Dwallll! Don'r get separated from us! Noonan casts Cure Serious Wounds on himself.
CSW: 3d8 + 7 ⇒ (7, 2, 1) + 7 = 17

Tariq stands up and tries to fire off a few arrows at the fleeing foes.

"Mangy blasted beasts!"

shot one: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 2 = 28
1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

shot two: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 9 + 2 = 31
to confirm: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 2 = 28
3d8 + 2 ⇒ (4, 2, 6) + 2 = 14

shot three: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 9 + 2 = 24
1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

As the adrenaline subsides Tariq sways on his feat.

"Wow . . . I think I may need to . . . sit down for a moment."

Tariq definitely kills the gnoll fleeing by shooting it in the back. The hyena gives its odd laughing howl as it mourns, but it continues to flee the fight into the desert.

The slaves are grateful to you, bowing and proclaiming thanks to the gods.

For pity's sake, good sirs, can you release us from these bonds?

Noonan uses Create Food and Water to help feed the ex-slaves

Dwalindor stops his chase and rests against a boulder

"blasted gnolls...huff...always trying ...huff...to sell other people ."

Once recovered he returned to the camp

"It is our pleasure to have freed you. How did you come under their control?"

Tariq asks as he works on their bonds.

"And perhaps more importantly, are their more in this band we need to worry about? One hyena got away."

Shad wisely moves to the back of the group so as to not frighten the slaves with his shadowy appearence

Noonan also channels to heal everyone of their injuries
Channel times two: 8d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 2, 2, 3, 3, 1, 1) = 19

"Ahhhhhhhh, I feel the rays of Ra upon me, warming me and closing my hurts. Thank you Noonan!"

Tariq makes a sweeping gesture towards the aged priest.

"This one serves the Dawnflower, may the sun never set upon your paths."

Hullo

Truly you are blessings from the gods! We thought we were done for.

The freed captives happily eat the food provided by Noonan and even seem willing to hug poor Shad in their gratitude.

Soon enough they begin to pepper you with questions.

Can you tell us where we are? The gnolls took us from a trading caravan. Can you help us back to a city? We need your help still, the gods will bless you! Where did you find that axe? Is your friend cursed? Can we get him help at a temple?

Well I am sure we can get you back to the city at least.

"Is the trading caravan still underway? Or was it overrun?"

"How long ago did the gnolls attack the caravan?."

They overtook the caravan four weeks ago - the rest of the caravan were killed by the gnolls, or sacrificed to their malignant b~#~& goddess Lamashtu. Thank you! Praise be to the gods that you will take us back to civilization!

The trek back into civilization takes three days from your current location with the severely weakened slaves.

The civil authorities of Tephu are...surprised at your generosity, and you receive their congratulations. Grudgingly after you forced your way into the libraries.

You return to the desert with your supplies replenished by the city as thanks for your efforts and resume your exploring.

Refer to the campaign description for the Parched Dunes map. Which direction do you want to travel?

Dwalindor waves goodbye to the slaves and the city, glad to be away from both.

I say we follow this riverbed to the northwest and see what the rocks hold. I'd wager that is where we need to go.

Unless an alternate route is suggested with a good argument, Dwalindor will strike out to the NW.

survival: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18 +2 vs stone

Noonan keeps everyone well watered and fed, having bought a nice sun parasol when he is riding the camel.

Noonan will cast Lay of the Land to get a sense of the area

In a flash of recognition, you learn about the geography of your surroundings within a radius of 1 mile per 2 caster levels (minimum 1 mile). This instant familiarity grants you an insight bonus equal to your caster level (maximum +5) on Knowledge (geography) checks and Survival checks to avoid getting lost so long as you remain in the affected area.

Additionally, for the duration of the spell you can make Knowledge (geography) checks regarding the affected area as though you were trained in that skill.

Know-Geography: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23
Survival: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26

1d100 ⇒ 9

The desert stretches on as you head northwest, following the stream.

After a while you divert down a dry arroyo and come across what appears to be the foundations of a small village built in stone blocks set in the ground - the stones are old, and Dwalindor can see they were put there by human hands but he can also tell the marks of bronze tools to carve the stones.

No one has lived here for centuries, and the ruins may in fact predate Earthfall.

Move again!

"This place is so old even the dust is dusty ."

Dwalindor will do a cursory search of the area with his dwarves eyes (taking 10). Assuming nothing found, he heads NW again (if we only traveled one hex) until reaching the rocks. Once there head north to hills.

Dwalindor will head for rocks then the hills next.

Noonan follows Dwal.

"One of many such sites in the sea of sands. Beautiful none the less. You can feel the history here."

Shad rolls along in his wagon, feeling bored and intensely unhappy with all the sun

A vast mesa looms in the distance, at least two days away.

You find nothing of much interest here, the sands having carried away anything much of interest. You do come across the bones of a great animal, sticking out of the earth weathered and yellowed by time and sand. The teeth are massive, almost as tall as Dwalindor, but you have no way to get anything back.

Dwalindor grunts in disappointment then shrugs and points to the mountains to the north.

I dunno. Heading north next.

The dour dwarf trudges off north, avoiding any large skeletal bone remains.

If possible, could you update the map with the hexes we already visited? If you already are, then somehow my map is not updating or I am using the wrong link.

Huh, even the mightiest fall under the harsh sun.