Eberron: Shadows of Breland (Fantasy Noir)

Game Master Elton

I blame an unconscious portion of me that does not want all of my "associates" to survive.

Does Danir also get an AoO?

[Ooc] I blame an unconscious portion of me that does not want all of my "associates" to survive.

Oh no, Xov wants Essar alive before the last encounter of this quest...

even if he doesn't like people, othan is too much of a professional sellsword to let people he is working with die on a job. Parts of him may subconsciously want some of them dead which could be effecting the functionality of his mind blade.

Danir should have killed the zombie right by Othan and that would leave only 3 of the zombies, the 3 in the southwest corner of the room, are those the ones that attacked Esssar and Othan?

Essar felt the claws sinking into his backside and he starting bleeding as he fell to the floor.

Danir should have killed the zombie right by Othan and that would leave only 3 of the zombies, the 3 in the southwest corner of the room, are those the ones that attacked Esssar and Othan?

Yes. But you have an AoO on it.

As the fast undead creature tries to move past him in the direction of Essar and Xov, Danir strikes out at it with his morningstar in the hopes that his luck will hold...

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
Damage: 1d8 + 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (7) + (2, 3) + 3 = 15

That's a hit, and enough to kill it. Essar, you've been spared!

There's only one zombie left!

"Go back to your grave!"
Or if you must return, at least have the decency to return alive.
Xov unleashed another ray of energy from Risia on the final zombie
Ray of frost, using liquid ice as a focus
touch attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
cold damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Essar saw the undead charging at him as he healed Xov and drew his dagger, then the Cyran swung hsi mace into the skeleton's skull. Essar nodded approvingly at the Cyran and wondered whether or not the man could become a Karnathi...

"Go back to your grave!"

Or if you must return, at least have the decency to return alive.
Xov unleashed another ray of energy from Risia on the final zombie
Ray of frost, using liquid ice as a focus
[dice=touch attack]1d20+2
[dice=cold damage]1d3+1

The zombie is covered completely in ice! But, he isn't stopped, because Corpses don't feel cold.

shouldnt using liquid ice as a focus make it do more than 1d3? not that it would matter against a corpse but still...

throwin' a chakram: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
slashin' 'im up: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

shouldnt using liquid ice as a focus make it do more than 1d3? not that it would matter against a corpse but still...

[dice=throwin' a chakram]1d20+6
[dice=slashin' 'im up]1d8+1

I agree, but he rolled the d3.

http://www.d20pfsrd.com/equipment---final/goods-and-services/herbs-oils-oth er-substances#TOC-Liquid-Ice
As a focus (not expended), it only adds one damage. If I broke the flask and threw it, then it would deal 1d6. I guess they didn't want an unlimited use cantrip to do more than 1d3+1?

http://www.d20pfsrd.com/equipment---final/goods-and-services/herbs-oils-oth er-substances#TOC-Liquid-Ice

As a focus (not expended), it only adds one damage. If I broke the flask and threw it, then it would deal 1d6. I guess they didn't want an unlimited use cantrip to do more than 1d3+1?

It's weird that I drink liquid ice every day, though. There is a state where water becomes a supercooled liquid that helps make ice, though.

Yea, it doesn't actually make much sense. But it's D&D :P
is the zombie dead yet?

3+5=8 Damage, hit it again to be on the safe side :)

I think Danir and Othan can still attack it--both of you made an AoO on its last turn, and it had a lower initiative, so both of you should get to go again before it does...unless I'm missing something:O

no, you're right. They can attack the last zombie.

'Once more, with feeling,' Danir thought as he moved to swing his morningstar at the last zombie standing...

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Damage: 1d8 + 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (8) + (1, 5) + 3 = 17

And swung wide, missing the creature as his not fully healed wounds caught up with him.

Othan swung his mindblade back once more.

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 102d6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 6) + 4 = 15

throwin' a chakram: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
slashin' 'im up: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

OVERKILL!

It's DEAD! IT'S DEAD, JIM!

you gain 1,600 XP to split 5 ways. that's about 320 XP for all of you.

"You did well in this fight, Essar..."
I guess that makes you and I even[/B]" Xov's eyes twinkled. Perhaps the human is finally beginning to understand his Duty...he saved me after I saved him yesterday.

"Now that this sillyness is done, let us continue...but keep an eye out for places to rest, for we likely cannot finish it one day. Also, watch for anyone who does not appear mindless-- We need more information for this quest, as our only evidence is conradictory, and we likely cannot finish it one day."

perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
ven'xol's perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

We need to retreat if these were only the outlying defences I do not believe we wish to deal with what will be defending the target... Furthermore we need better tools to fight these undead, tanglefoot bags and holy water are the order of the day I'll put fifty galifars to their aquisition if you will.

"Essar, we aren't raiding a military base. This isn't a simple dungeon crawl...
there are at least three opposing factions after the same item as us, and if you treat this like a simple attack on a fortress then we are bound to fail.
People live in the cogs...there are probably even inns down here. Maybe we can find a place to rest...and there would likely be at least someone who has clearer information on where Nimblefingers is, and who surrounds him."

"I barely even HAVE 50 galifars."" Ebran says, picking up his chakram.

"Having already bought Holy Water, I too am not able to spare funds at this time... but you should be able to bless water yourself, shouldn't you Essar? I was under the impression it is a basic weaving of positive energy into a common element."

Bless Water... 1st level spell

Yes I can do that although I will need at least one day or preferably two to make a sufficent supply. As for this not being an assault on a fortress Xov you are mistaken, a fortress is not just a set of walls, a keep and a castle. A fortress is anything that allows the defenders to be able to repel the invaders despite being significantly outnumbered. With the right traps, obstructions and strategically placed undead one could turn the cogs into a deathtrap...

"More of a deathtrap you mean. What Xov was trying to say, among other things, is that there are others who pursue what we do. We haven't the time to just wait around for weeks while you bless water and build a cart to carry it all."

"Wait, did the almighty demi-god that is Essar just suggest retreating? I could have sworn that he claimed to be incredibly powerful and nearly undefeatable. I say we press on. "

"What I meant was that the occupants of this 'fortress' are not all on the same team. We can't win by simply fighting them all, the best method is to manipulate them against each other."
Xov listed to his allies arguing about retreat, before stepping in to say
"How about a compromise--we find a settlement down here to rest in. It will give Essar time to bless his water, and it will give us time to find crucial information about Nimblefingers. I'm sure someone down here understands the situation better than we do..."

Danir, listening to his compatriots debate the best way to storm the Cogs, looks around to insure that they aren't about to be waylaid again.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

Manipulation is great Xov...when it works. If we were dealing with say the zealot idiots of Thrane I would not hestitate to manipulate them. However these factions are different to say the least, we simply don't know enough concerning them to manipulate them without it blowing up in our faces. I do have an idea on how to remove them though, assuming my theory if correct... As for the Inn yes find one and hole up.

There's nothing you can see down further into the cogs that can pose a threat. But you never can tell . . .

The cogs is notorious for wandering monsters and gangs.

"Then let us find a settlement of sorts down here..."
using my previous perception check to search.

perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
stealth: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

Ebran will scout in front of the group a little bit (but not too far)

You do find a settlement, Xov. The people who live down below do have an inn to rest with, a market place, and places to pitch a tent. Also, has anyone ever thought about searching the zombies?

[dice=perception]1d20+7

[dice=stealth]1d20+8

Ebran will scout in front of the group a little bit (but not too far)

you are as quiet as a cat, but there isn't anything ahead, except for a pile of gold coins (120).

Oh, very important question:

Has anyone gained a level?

Also, has anyone ever thought about searching the zombies?

Oopsies, I forgot:P Hopefully either Danir, Othan, or Essar will remember...

Ebran Asur wrote:

[dice=perception]1d20+7

[dice=stealth]1d20+8

Ebran will scout in front of the group a little bit (but not too far)

you are as quiet as a cat, but there isn't anything ahead, except for a pile of gold coins (120).

SWIIIIIIPE!!!

Hold we must search the undead, look on the bones of the skeletons for any marks. It was common practice for karnathi necromancers to leave marks signifying who raised and is presumably controling the undead.

Casting the guidance spell

perception check to search the corpses1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

You find rotted clothes, about 3 buckles of gold (unknown if it's plated or solid -- don't metagame on this), two rings of steel -- one that has two dolphins swimming around a dark blue sapphire, and the other with an inscription in Elvish. About 20 Galifars, and four marks of Karrn origin.

Essar studied the four marks warily as well as the ring with the sapphire.

Casting guidance

knowledge religion check concerning the symbols 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

Did Essar have any relatives?

he does have some but for the most part they are aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews his parents were Karnathi career soldiers. They died while fighting in Thrane.

Can Xov read the elvish inscriptions?

Can Xov read the elvish inscriptions?

Probably, they say something about the Blood of Erandis Vol.