Dungeon Master S's "The Elven Entanglement" [Standard] (Inactive)

Game Master Chris Marsh

will update tomorrow. If you check this meanwhile, I need diplomacy checks from Hal and Val.

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Since I'm not actually talking to them directly, I'm hoping to count this as an Aid.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (13) + 0 = 13

Kai tries to strike out at the creature as it runs him down, vampiric energies bolstering him for a moment as the creature's life force joins his own.

aoo, magic, keen, adamantine, c.i, silver: 1d20 + 15 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 15 - 4 = 17

Yet fails to strike home, the beast crushes him, before Val's healing knots his bones.

hp 64/66

The elves seem unconvinced, "Behold the blasphemy of Fihralaz!"

Hal's arrows nevertheless do a lot of damage as a few of them slam into the side of the centipede. Ozak can't repeat Hal's success though.

Tysi is up. The beast looks injured, but it's not down by a long shot.

Round 1:
Kai: ATK
Baddies: Trample
Tysi: Go & Trample choice
Ozak: Miss
Val: Channel
Elves: TBD
Hal: Oath
Balik: Go

Sorry for my delay, I opened the game last night and then totally spaced on actually replying.

Tysi will try to attack, knowing she isn't fast enough to dodge out of the way.
+2 adamantine rapier: 1d20 + 13 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 13 - 4 = 25 and if she hits will only deal 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 points of damage.

She will then direct her mount to back up a bit (five feet).

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32 <--finally the bot has mercy!!

How DARE you accuse ME of blasphemy!! I am Desna's faithful servant and you SHALL know the truth!!

Having moved closer to the new group, Val is near enough that the anger and righteous indignation in his eyes is clear...and they can almost feel the heat of the cleric's power...

im willing to make this my round 2 standard, if necessary --just lemme know

Yes, that's your round 2 Standard, BUT it definitely works.

The elves are still completely convinced you're a demon's trick, designed to dash their hopes and break their spirits. The elves launch a volley at you (Everyone taking 1 arrow) ARROW: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (1) + 18 = 19 but they all go wide in the chaos! Val's admonishing tone borders on intimidation, but you can see the elves starting to question their conclusion... More details on Val's ACTUAL turn in round 2.

Tysi can't dodge, but Val's channel helps mitigate the disaster. Her gecko scrambles away from the insect, which for some reason doesn't take the ensuing AoO... like it's saving up for something... bad.

The gnome then opens fire on the thing:
Arrow 1: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22 MISS
Arrow 2: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20 Miss
Arrow 3: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28 DMG: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
Arrow 3 Confirmation: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14 Not confirmed

Tysi asked me to bot her full turn. I know I didn't do it 100% correct, but I'm ruling it a fair exchange and done so we can move on. Trust me, it's better this way :-)

Round 1:
Kai: ATK
Baddies: Trample
Tysi: ATK
Ozak: Miss
Val: Channel
Elves: TBD
Hal: Oath
Balik: Go

Somehow Balik ends up unharmed after being run over by a giant bug. He stands up, brushes himself off and shakes a fist at the bug. "Damnable insect!" Not sure if it works, he gives the bug an Evil Eye (tm). Will Save DC 18 or -2 to AC for 8 rounds.

Balik tries to give the giant monster the stink eye, but it's vermin mind is immune to his power!

Round 2:
Kai: Go
Baddies: TBD
Tysi: TBD
Ozak: TBD
Val: TBD
Elves: TBD
Hal: TBD
Balik: TBD

Varlaniel looks at the exquisitely carved weapon in his hand and sighs deeply, seeing jo stain of ichor upon it from his last two strokes. He calls out across the field of skirmish, his voice still fairly calm and measured at this early stage.

"Any ideas on what this delightful creature is?"

Knowing he is unable to reach it, the golden haired elf flicks his wrist, allowing a slim elm wand to fall into his open palm. With a whispered command, a bolt of force launches itself at the insect.

magic missile: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

He then Dashes south out of the creatures trample.

unable to move token at the moment. 6sq down is fine

Kai's missile SR: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10 fails to connect, fizzling as it touches the massive insect.

The creature rears back. It's eyes glow crimson and its fangs glow as it lashes out for Ozak's head! The ninja's heart is immune to the smite thankfully, but the fangs can kill an elephant in one bite. Smite Bite: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (19) + 19 = 38 for DMG: 4d6 + 27 ⇒ (4, 1, 3, 1) + 27 = 36. Ozak needs to make a FORT save...

Val's words seem to shake a couple of the elves from their conclusion. They don't help, but their bows go down as they try to process the latest horror they've been dealt.

Round 2:
Kai: MM
Baddies: Bite
Tysi: Go
Ozak: Go (FORT)
Val: Calms 2 of the elves.
Elves: TBD
Hal: TBD
Balik: TBD

I am invisible and missed when I moved up so it shouldn't really know where I am

Good call. It would direct the whole thing at Val then as the next closest. It doesn't need to move to get there. Val I need a FORT save.

Sorry...

I'll take the hit--but please note that my round 1 action had me move south, closer to the elves. I was unable to move pogs on my phone

Fort: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22 <--I somehow doubt this will be enough...at least I have Neutralize Poison prepped!

Talking directly to the elves is also enough to earn the vermin's ire, so it still fits. It can reach 30' so no worries.

Ozak and Tysi have their turns.

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Whoops.

Ozak unloads on the beasti.

Attack 1: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23
Damage: 1d6 + 7 + 5d6 ⇒ (5) + 7 + (2, 6, 2, 6, 1) = 29

Attack 1b: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

Attack 2: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14

Attack 2b: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
Damage: 1d6 + 1 + 5d6 ⇒ (4) + 1 + (6, 4, 1, 4, 2) = 22

All against flat footed if it matters...

The vermin's venom surges into Val, melting his innards. DEX DMG: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Meanwhile, Ozak scores a singular hit, but it's a powerful one. The monster is bloodied and showing serious signs of damage. Still a quartet of elves are firing on you, and the insect isn't dead yet!

Round 2:
Kai: MM
Baddies: Bite
Tysi: Go
Ozak: ATK
Val: Calms 2 of the elves.
Elves: TBD
Hal: TBD
Balik: TBD

Tysi will get better at posting, I promise.

Tysi will fire off some electric arrows at the monster.

Man, that thing is ugly!

+3 composite longbow: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24 and if it hits will deal 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13 electric damage
+3 composite longbow: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18 and if it hits will deal 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12 electric damage
+3 composite longbow: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27 and if it hits will deal 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13 electric damage

Clustered shot so all damage adds up before DR.

Hey guys, I'm back. Sorry it took so long. I'll be back to my normal rate of unreasonable posting!

Tysi lets fly with a flurry of arrows, but only one gets through the tough carapace. It seems very little of the arrow and its electricity hurts the thing though.

The quartet of elves still unconvinced shoot arrows at the "demon trick" In initiative post order: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 2, 1) = 7

At Kai: Arrow: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (6) + 18 = 24 DMG if hit: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
At Ozak's last known spot: Arrow: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (15) + 18 = 33 DMG if hit: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
At Tysi: Arrow: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (1) + 18 = 19 DMG if hit: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
At Kai: Arrow: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (13) + 18 = 31 DMG if hit: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Round 2:
Kai: MM
Baddies: Bite
Tysi: Shoot
Ozak: ATK
Val: Calms 2 of the elves.
Four Elves: ATK
Hal: Go
Balik: Go

Percent: 1d100 ⇒ 13 High is bad for me.

Nope they miss

Using a swift action to start snake style!

Balik makes a sudden noise deep in his throat like a bear trying to hack up a furball. He darts forward, waving his hands and loudly proclaiming, "Here! Here ye great ugly bug! Come on! Try and chew on this!"

Using Snake Style to roll Sense Motive, if I choose I can use this as my AC instead of my normal AC. Sense Motive: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (19) + 23 = 42 Oh yes, using that 42 as my AC. My goal is to draw the bug's attentions and keep it off my squishier allies!

The bug definitely turns and stares at Balik! AoO: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (13) + 19 = 32 The monk has no problems avoiding the bite.

Are you moving on the map? Also, entering a style is swift, moving is move. What else this round? I just got back so I can't tell if that's your pre-darting forward position or post.

Round 2:
Kai: MM
Baddies: Bite
Tysi: Shoot
Ozak: ATK
Val: Calms 2 of the elves.
Four Elves: ATK
Hal: Go
Balik: Snake style and move.

The map isn't showing up for me. All I see are a couple icons. Aside from provoking that thing into paying attention to me, that's all I want to do. I just want to annoy it so it focuses on me and not the squishier members of the party.

EDIT: now it's working. Since it missed me, I get an AoO due to Snake Fang! ATTACK!: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19 for 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (4, 3) + 5 = 12 damage. And I'll take another attack as my standard! Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25 for 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (1, 6) + 5 = 12 damage!

Odd. Maybe it's slow to load? Anyoen else having problems?

It takes a while but it loads.

Hal reminds everyone at exactly how angry Elven can sound.

He dumps a bucket of arrows into the massive insect, Th'reiwa-don prancing slowly forward.

Note Improved Precise Shot and Clustered Shots. Using cold iron arrows but the oathbow overcomes silver, alignment, and adamantine DR as well.

Manyshot: 1d20 + 18 + 3 - 3 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 18 + 3 - 3 - 2 = 32
Damage, Part 1: 1d8 + 2 + 5 + 6 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 5 + 6 + (4, 2) = 22
Damage, Part 2: 1d8 + 2 + 5 + 6 + 2d6 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 5 + 6 + (2, 2) = 25

Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 18 + 3 - 3 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 18 + 3 - 3 - 2 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 5 + 6 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 5 + 6 + (5, 6) = 25

Iterative: 1d20 + 13 + 3 - 3 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 13 + 3 - 3 - 2 = 16
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 5 + 6 + 2d6 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 5 + 6 + (4, 1) = 26

Iterative: 1d20 + 8 + 3 - 3 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 8 + 3 - 3 - 2 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 5 + 6 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 5 + 6 + (3, 6) = 27

Not addressing the elves directly, they don't heed Hal's words much. Nevertheless, the elf lands a blow with his first volley, driving arrows home just under the head.

The vermin is angry now, and Hal is the cause....

Round 3:
Kai: Go
Baddies: TBD
Tysi: TBD
Ozak: TBD
Val: TBD
Four Elves: TBD
Hal: TBD
Balik: TBD

Did you see that I edited my post? I think you posted after I edited it... It might make a difference, might not.

I did miss it!

Balik's quick counterstrike doesn't land, but his follow up does! Still the creature's defenses are more than physical and much of the damage is lost.

Round 3:
Kai: Go
Baddies: TBD
Tysi: TBD
Ozak: TBD
Val: TBD
Four Elves: TBD
Hal: TBD
Balik: TBD

In case the Bug tries to bite me, immediate action to make a Sense Motive roll: SM: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (10) + 23 = 33 So I'll use that as my AC.

The vermin is angry now, and Hal is the cause....

Hal's brow furrows as he notices the beast's refocused attention. He looks at the ground it needs to cover, then at the badly wounded cleric. He shouts across the battlefield, "Val, get out of the way before you get killed!"

Val, you might want to five foot south or southwest as part of your overture to the elves, in case it decides to trample at me. Not sure it will help... but it might.

Bug goes first. If he tramples, I'm dead (I thought I was closer to the elves...)

I meant as part of your Round II. You only took a standard, right? If you wanted to be closer to the elves, you could have made it so. ;)

I don't think Val actually moved his pog. Do it. Do it.

Two arrows thud solidly into the golden haired elf's torso and he swears like an Andoran dockworker. Rushing to cover behind the boulders at the base of the cliff the elven archers reside upon. Seeing the cleric injured He calls upon his strange dealings in withcraft and hexes him to close the wounds.

I am assuming Val will step back one and placed myself appropriately, if he doesnt step back I will step to him before hexing.

Cure Mod, Val: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (4, 2) + 8 = 14

I can't move pog on phone...if someone wants to move me adjacent to elves before I do it in an hour, feel free! And tx for the heal...(and that's a Cure Mod...make sure you don't dock yourself a CSW!!)

I can't move pog on phone...if someone wants to move me adjacent to elves before I do it in an hour, feel free! And tx for the heal...(and that's a Cure Mod...make sure you don't dock yourself a CSW!!)

Moved, yeah thanks for the catch. It is Healing Hex so thats your one use for the day

Kai heals some of the cleric's wounds, and Desna smiles on her cleric as he steps south JUST as the centipede decides to exact its revenge on Hal. It tramples across the battlefield, crushing Ozak, Balik, Hal, and the axebeak.

Same rules as before.

Either: DC 34 REF save for half and take no AoO
or: Take an AoO at -4, but no save.

DMG: 6d6 + 28 ⇒ (4, 4, 1, 5, 2, 2) + 28 = 46

Round 3:
Kai: Heal
Baddies: Trample
Tysi: Go
Ozak: Go
Val: Go
Four Elves: TBD
Hal: TBD
Balik: TBD

Reflex (Hal): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (16) + 17 = 33 oh so damn close
Reflex (Bird): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14 fail, -7 hp

Ride (Soft Fall DC 15): 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (9) + 24 = 33

"No!" is Hal's inadvertent gasp as he feels Th'reiwa-don collapse beneath him. Heedless of his own wounds, he leaps from the saddle, turning gracefully with bow outstretched. He lands with planted feet, retreats a step, and unleashes hell.

I hope to Ketephys that my armor holds. If anyone has a way to give me even a little bit of healing, it may make the difference.

"DEATH TO THOSE WHO HAVE WRONGED ME!!!!!!" he screams, his shrill Elven piercing the jungle forest for what must be miles around.

Manyshot: 1d20 + 18 + 3 - 3 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 18 + 3 - 3 - 2 + 1 = 37 BOOM CONFIRM: 1d20 + 18 + 3 - 3 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 18 + 3 - 3 - 2 + 1 = 24 bah
Damage, Part 1: 1d8 + 2 + 5 + 6 + 1 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 5 + 6 + 1 + (4, 2) = 21
Damage, Part 2: 1d8 + 2 + 5 + 6 + 1 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 5 + 6 + 1 + (5, 2) = 23
Crit Damage, if applicable: 2d8 + 4 + 10 + 12 + 2 + 4d6 ⇒ (2, 1) + 4 + 10 + 12 + 2 + (6, 6, 3, 6) = 52

Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 18 + 3 - 3 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 18 + 3 - 3 - 2 + 1 = 18 crit miss
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 5 + 6 + 1 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 5 + 6 + 1 + (4, 5) = 24

Iterative: 1d20 + 13 + 3 - 3 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 13 + 3 - 3 - 2 + 1 = 28
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 5 + 6 + 1 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 5 + 6 + 1 + (3, 1) = 23

Iterative: 1d20 + 8 + 3 - 3 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 8 + 3 - 3 - 2 + 1 = 23
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 5 + 6 + 1 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 5 + 6 + 1 + (6, 2) = 27

Halbarad's barrage is all the stuff of Elven legend. The massive vermin rears back and falls to the forest with the force of a storm giant.

The elves gasp and lower their weapons.

"You're real aren't you?" The voice is desperate for good news...

Out of combat.

"Ow. Ow. Ow." a disembodied voice says in a tien accent.

He then draws a wand of infernal healing and uses a charge. Then draws a cure wand and starts casting that.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 Now visible.
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

And another charge in of the infernal healing.

That brings me from 17 to full

Apologies, I see now that I jumped the gun. Got excited is all, hope nobody minds. :)

"DEATH TO THOSE WHO HAVE WRONGED ME!!!" Hal continues to scream, unloading almost another whole quiver into the wrecked vermin. The bow, however has stopped singing and doesn't join in. He comes to an abrupt stop and pants audibly.

Realization erupts onto his face. He drops his bow unceremoniously to the ground and rushes to his companion, a wand snapping into his fingers. He lays a hand to a feathery neck and whispers urgently under the range of even elven hearing. A charge flows from the wand and the axe beak takes a sudden breath, relief flooding back into Hal's face. The bird gives him an irritable look and stands upright. The elf smiles slightly and runs his fingers through Th'reiwa-don's bloody neck.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Swinging into the saddle again, he pulls a fresh quiver of cold iron arrows from a saddlebag. "Yeah, we're real alright," he calls back in Elven. "I am Pasha Halbarad, Trade Prince of Arbor, Slayer of Aralantryx, Captor of the Spider, Savior of Azlant Ridge, Defender of Nesting Swallow, Bane of Tyruwat, Smuggler of Stones, Friend of Girtabilu, Shield of Sothis. These are my companions: Kai, Ozak, Tysi, Dor'heana Corva'hal, and... Balik the Unwashed. We have come for you." Blood runs out from under Hal's shining breastplate and stain his cloak a darker red, which he ignores.

Seeing the creature fall, Varlaniel gives the cleric a broad smile before clambering up the rock face and sheathing his scimitar. Unceremoniously he draws out the two elvish arrows and tosses then away before giving them a broad smile.

My how unnatural it feels to be so courtly after so many years, the forest is tainting me the thought flashes through his mind unbidden but not a hint shows on his face.

"Nice going there companions, Hal are you going to call upon your deity for healing or shall I use my own? Also if any wish a cure I hve one for each of you. Including yourselves honoured rangers"

cure mod for each of the rangers and anyone who wants one. 2d8 + 8

The elves stand in shock, not replying for more than a few breathes.
Then, an elf introducing herself as Cecilla interim leader of the company known as the Uprooters. She responds, I...I am sorry for our company’s attack, a tired mind plays the best tricks. We owe you our lives." She takes a deep breath and pushes it out, "But what brings you into Kyonin?"

After hearing your tale she gives her own. It is a tale of of how demons harried the Uprooters, successfully cutting them off from their few safe hiding places before attacking almost two days ago. In the ensuing skirmishes, three of the Uprooters died, and the demons captured Lanverel and four others before the other Uprooters got away. She finishes with, "We made our way back to Mount Armiya in the hope of regrouping and then returning to save our commander; however, upon reaching the hill, we found trail signs left by other elves reporting that further forays into Tanglebriar were forbidden."

One of the other Uprooters gives a hail from the vermin's body. In his hand is a belt of exquisite make, showing a bear, fox, and giant locked in mortal combat. The Uprooters briefly confer in whispers before addressing you. "That is the belt of our commander, Lanverel. Taunting us with it matches the style of Fihralaz, a hezrou demon that only recently carved out a lair for itself nearly a day’s journey into Tanglebriar. Fihralaz not only enjoys sending other creature to do his dirty work, but also delights in sending trophies of his victims back to their loved ones as a calling card."

Cecilla adds, "We know how to reach the hezrou’s territory, and can draw out a rough map complete with several important landmarks, but even with good directions Tanglebriar is a difficult place to navigate. If you're going in there, we wish you the luck of all the gods..."

Crunch: I take it Val is still poisoned? I was going to cast Neutralize Poison on my next action, before anything else happened...please let me know if I get it off before any more Dex damage

Yes, you can cast it before your next action.

Waiting on healing to see if Val wants to channel. Otherwise I'll break out the wand.

"Duty and honor demand we enter Tanglebriar, then. Will you join us? This is a battle you wage, and we are strangers to it. Your support may tip the balance."

The elves mull over Hal's words (make a Diplomacy check.)

The Uprooters seem conflicted about wanting to aid you and honoring the commands of General Tenasi, but you can see they're barely holding it together as is.

Cecilla finally shakes her head, "We'd be more liability than help at this point. Still, you honor us with your courage. We can give you supplies." They offer you up 6 antitoxins, 3 potions of cure moderate wounds, 2 potions of lesser restoration, and 20 cold iron arrows. After a thought, Cecilla offers you the magic belt, "This was his most prized posession. I'm sure Lanverel would want it used. It will make you stronger, faster, and hardier in the fights ahead. You'll need it."

It is a belt of physical perfection +2