Dungeon Delving with the Brute Squad (Inactive)

Game Master ThorGN

"Hm... they seem to be chanting to some sort of 'Fire Speaker.' Perhaps another one of these elemental statues? Or might it refer to some monstrous deity?"

I'm lost. Last i was told Kehl was standing in a hallway talking to himself. is he aware at all of anything going on?

All you know is what Quintus just said. And the description of the room, obviously. You can help search it if you want to.

Sorry, we traveled last weekend, didn't get back til Monday, and I've spent the rest of the week sick/playing catch-up from being gone. I'm back...

That said I'm largely useless in this situation, short of...

Irijaya ponders the phrase "Fire Speaker," trying to come up with anything similar that she may have studied in the past.

Knowledge: Religion - 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24... it would seem that if there is anything to know, I likely know it.

Many references to fire, words, and magic in many different sources, but this is vague enough to fit several, or none, all at the same time.

Are we all at full hp now? Don't want to assume before invading someone's home, and we didn't really address it.

Dasiji whispers to the others. "Tell me when you're all ready, and I'll go in first."

Pre-rolls to identify whatever's behind the door, once he sees them -- not that I think they're the right skills, but they're what he has. ;)
Knowledge (geography): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Knowledge (nature): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

Zedril draws his blade and prepares himself for the inevitable surprise behind the door.

Kehl draws both daggers as well.

"Ready when you are."

Irijaya readies her crossbow.

Looks like we may have to fight again...

Quintus uncoils his whip as he thinks of a fitting verse.

As you rip open the door you find a large room that was once two, but the wall between them has been partially torn down, and the broken door now serves as a makeshift altar. The candles and strange statues that decorate it all face the dark alcove beyond the broken wall. In front of the altar stand/kneel four Kobolds in subservient positions. They cry out in alarm as you enter the room and reach for their spears.

From you current position you can’t see into the room behind the altar. There is another intact door across the room.

Surprise Round
Initiative:
Dasiji 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Kehl 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Irijaya 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20
Quintus 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Zedril 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Take your one Move or Standard Action. Since you have to move through the door and the Kobolds are off to the left, no charging, but you can get a ranged attack off.

Zedril moves into the room, he tries to get as close to the kobolds as possible without drawing an attack of opportunity.

Perception check to see if there are other threats behind the altar or in the room.
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

When Dasiji steps into the room, he takes the situation in at a glance -- Perception 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12 -- and with lightning speed, draws a dart and throws it as hard as he can at the nearest kobold. Not that he knows what they are; but the last time they tried to introduce themselves to an inhabitant of the ruin, they got blinded and could've died. And the little reptilians don't exactly look like good neighbors.

FA: Draw dart w/Quick Draw.
SA: Standard attack w/dart (Deadly Aim). 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (18) + 4 - 1 = 21 Hit
...for 1d4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 2 = 7 damage.
FA: Draw greatsword w/Quick Draw (since I forgot to mention it before going in).

Quintus begins to recite a soliloquy from a Taldan play about the deeds of a great dragonslayer.

(Inspire courage - +1 to attack and weapon damage rolls.)

Kehl moves as close as he can to the kobolds.

Dasiji's Dart drops a Kobold in it's tracks as the other three reach for their spears.

Round 1

Irijaya
Fledzer
Kobold 1
Kobold 2
Zedril
Dasiji
Kehl
Kobold 3
Quintus

Round 1:

Zedril attacks the Kobold in front of him with a downward swing of his blade.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 1 = 21
Damage: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Irijaya keeps to the rear of the group and opens fire on one of the minion kobolds (Let's say #2) with her crossbow.

1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18

Presuming that hits...

1d8 ⇒ 4

And the kobold sprouts an arrow!

Kobold 1 attacks Kehl, 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2, but whifs.
Kobold 2 attacks Zedril, 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20, and strikes true. Zedril takes 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0 damage. Interesting, I would have hoped the dice roller would have a 1 minimum. So Zedril, that’s 1 damage. I trust you survived.

Zedril, enacting his vengeful side, finishes off what Irijaya started, and Kobold 2 falls.

Dasiji, Kehl.

Hit the wrong key and lost my post. Will re-write it on my lunch.

Dasiji has heard Quintus's story before, and is encouraged by remembering how the great beast was slain; the little reptilians in front of him are as nothing by comparison. The ranger steps up toward the nearest living kobold and sweeps his greatsword at it -- but doesn't even get close.

Standard attack w/greatsword (inspire courage): 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 = 7
...for 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1, 1) + 3 + 1 = 6 damage.

Don't forget the +1 to attack rolls and weapon damage!

Kobold 3 attempts to match Dasiji blow for blow, 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17, and does. :)

You hear someone casting in the shadows, and Kehl takes 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 damage.

Kehl, Quintus!

Quintus continues his recitation as he moves to within 15' of where he heard someone casting. He sends his whip flying in an attempt to bring whoever or whatever it was to the ground.

Trip vs. ??? 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 3 + 1 = 16

Quintus, you see a smooth-skinned, hairless humanoid with penetrating eyes and skin that shifts and changes to mimic his surroundings. Your whip catches him by surprise and he falls to the floor. You spy a nice looking Katana on his hip.

Knowledge check? 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19... + 6 for 25 for arcana or history. If I don't know what it is, we're toast, guys. </metagame>

He is a Skulk. They are a race of cowardly and lazy humanoids that live on the fringes of society, stealing what they need and doing what they must to survive.

Quintus, you ok?

If Quintus needs me, I'll attack the Skulk, if not -- Zedril attacks the remaining Kobold with a slice across the gut:

1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 1 = 21

If hit; damage: 1d10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 + 1 = 9

Man, Paizo has been up and down like a pogo stick today. It ate this post the first time.

Kehl delays.
Zedril, you already acted this round, but I can take that for the next round.

The door across the room flies open as more Kobolds join the fray.

Round 2
Irijaya
Kobold 5
Fledzer
Kobold 6
Kobold 1
Zedril
Dasiji
Kehl
Kobold 3
Kobold 7
Quintus
Kobold 8

Irijaya!

Yup, forgot to put Round 2 at the top.

"Who? What? Me? I'm fine..." The door crashing open cuts Quintus off, "More kobolds? I'll keep an eye on Mr. Skulk here... I think he has the sword we're after. Sneaky creatures!"

"Who? What? Me? I'm fine..." The door crashing open cuts Quintus off, "More kobolds? I'll keep an eye on Mr. Skulk here... I think he has the sword we're after. Sneaky creatures!"

Ok, looks like I will go after a remaining Kobold in ROUND 2.

Round 2, Init 9

When more kobolds burst into the room, Dasiji gets quiet and focused, determined to just bring them all down as fast as he can -- starting with the one in front of him.

Standard attack w/greatsword (inspire courage): 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 1 = 14
...for 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5, 2) + 3 + 1 = 11 damage.

sorry, no internet yesterday.

"More!"

Kehl charges the nearest Kobold.

charging attack with inspire courage1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

dagnabbit

Irijaya continues to focus fire on her initial target.

1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 = 3

Or not...

In the room behind the alter there stands a large status of some reptilian humanoid with the Kelish word ‘Fire’ inscribed on its chest. Behind the statue is a circular opening to a pit or well.

Two Kobold rush in to attack Dasiji and Zedril, while the Kobold on Kehl keeps after him.
Attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4, miss.
Attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4, miss.
Attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3, miss.

The Skulk on the floor reaches his hands out in desperation, colors flying in a hypnotic pattern at Quintus. Color Spray, Will save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12, Quintus falls unconscious for 2d4 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4 rounds!

Zedril slays a Kobold with ruthless efficiency, but one rushes in to take his place. The Kobold on Dasiji comes in at him again.
Attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5, miss.
Attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3, miss.

The last Kobold in the doorway slings a rock at Irijaya.
Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13, miss.

Man, these guys can’t hit the broad side of a barn!

Round 3
Irijaya
Skulk
Kobold 6 (On Dasiji)
Kobold 1 (On Kehl)
Zedril
Dasiji
Kehl
Kobold 3 (On Dasiji)
Kobold 7 (On Zedril)
Quintus (Unconcious)
Kobold 8 (Sling)

As the blinding colors wash over Quintus, one thought rushes through his mind before he loses consciousness... Oh hells, not again!

Round 3:
Zedril guts the kobold that advanced towards him(kobold 7).
1d20 + 1 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 1 + 5 = 14
damage: 1d10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 1 = 7

Remember guys, the Bard is unconcious, ie no more buffs.

Seeing Quintus go down, Kehl curses, dodges away from the Kobold attacking him, to stand over the unconcious man. He brandishes his daggers and prepares to attack anyone threatening the downed pathfinder.

MA: Moving to Quintus. Acrobatics check: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
SA: Ready an action, will attack the first creature that comes close to Quintus
Attack rolls if anyone qualifies
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10
1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Irijaya delays. Kehl, the room is not that big, I am going to assume you can take a 5-foot step to get next to Quintus and do not provoke an AoO.

The Skulk gets up and retreats to a defensive position next to the statue. He looks prepared to bolt if things go south.

Kobold on Dasiji: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16, miss.
Kobold on Kehl: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9, miss.

Zedril misses for the first time this fight.

Dasiji!

Round 3, Init 9

Dasiji grinds his teeth in frustration and takes another swing at one of the pesky little pests; they seem fairly harmless, but they're keeping him from dealing with the weird guy with the katana.

Standard attack w/greatsword: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
...for 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (6, 6) + 3 = 15 damage.

"Graaah!!" With a roar, Dasiji lops the head off one of the kobolds. Its body collapses to one side, blood spurting out of its open neck, while its upside-down face twists in confusion before relaxing in death.

Nice description.

Kobold on Zedril: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14, miss
Sling at Irijaya: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21, A stone pegs Irijaya for 1d3 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1 damage.

Round 4

Irijaya
Skulk
Kobold 6 (On Dasiji)
Kobold 1 (On Kehl)
Zedril
Dasiji
Kehl
Kobold 7 (On Zedril)
Quintus (Unconcious)
Kobold 8 (Sling)

I'd like to know the skulk's action before deciding what Dasiji does.

Never mind. Weekdays are harder for me to post -- the opposite of most players -- and I don't want to hold things up.

Round 4, Init 9

Emboldened by his success, Dasiji swings hard at the other reptilian in front of him. However, the little guy is able to dodge the lumbering strike enough for it to glance off of his armor.

Standard attack w/greatsword: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12 Miss
...for 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (6, 2) + 3 = 11 damage.

"You'd best be waking up now, Quintus," Kehl growls as he slashes at the kobold attacking him.

attack 1: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19
dmg 1: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
attack 2: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11
dmg 2" 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

The Skulk Casts Ray of Frost at Zedril. 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15, for 1d3 ⇒ 2 cold damage.
Kobold attacks Dasiji, 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18, miss.
Kobold attacks Kehl, 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18, for 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3 damage.

Kehl slays the Kobold attacking him with a quick jab to the throat.

Zedril! Irijaya!

ROUND 4:

Zedril returns the favor to The Skulk with a vengeful swing.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Damage: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Zedril, you are not next to the Skulk, so attacking him requires moving and provoking an AoO. Do you want to do that, or just attack the Kobold next to you?