Fuzzfoot's Core #0-13 The Prince of Augustana (Inactive)

Game Master PJP

What do you do with the beggars?

The sarcophagi are 3 feet high and not movable. The stairs rise about 2 feet high.

"I suggest you and your patients retire to the back room. That will keep you safe from the fighting. " Auri suggests to the Almsman.

Looking at the Sarcophagi she ponders their tactical use.

"We could bar the door, but that would not be helpful in eliminating the threat. Nor would be be respectful. Almsman, are their bodies within, or are they empty?"

"There are bodies within, I believe, although long before I came down. They are not easily opened, either."

They are pretty solid.

We need to funnel them in through the door. Do not let them pass. I will back you up from behind. Tyranius says pointing to the positions near the doorway.

May be we can try to find some hidden passages before they come ?
We could be able to surprise them when the fight will began.

Proposed Nemrok

"Somone block in front of door total defence and we will shoot threw"

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Kristoff and Aryeh move into position. Drawing his battle axe Kristoff says:"Together, Aryeh and I, will fight to the end to defend these people, we will not fail! Almsman, when we vanquish these foes, will you show us the way to the portal?" diplomacy: 1d20 ⇒ 3

Despite the diplomacy roll, he does agree to tell you all he knows.

Is everyone in place then?

Looking at the map, I assume not!

"Could you ask your lion to stand next to me?" she asks the first druid.

"And maybe your badger on my other flank." she continues with the second.

"Those with missiles at the back. We will give these thugs a warm reception, I doubt it not! ."

Auri makes sure the front doors are closed.

How tall is the roof. If Auri cast enlarge person on herself, would she still fit?

we are in position and ready. "Sorry mi'lady, but Aryeh will remain by my side, maybe you'll have better luck with the dwarf." Kristoff grins at Arkath. Not sure if it's the sewer I'm smelling or you and the rat."

I am ready. As they come I can produce some sewer mists near the entrance to block their view

Obscuring Mists if you want.

"That works i will be shooting waves of fire at themburning hands"

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A little disconcerted at nobody wanting to stand next to her, Auri is positively horrified by the comment about her smell.

"I think we will need to see them if we are to direct fire upon them. Maybe hold off the sewer mists in case we must withdraw."

Auri is ready, if/when we become aware of them (such as they come through the doorway) Auri will use Enlarge Person to grow, assuming the roof is high enough. I've enlarged her icon in the map. If others want to stand in the front line then I'll not enlarge to allow more to get into the fight.

I'm good where I am

Nemrok will cast Mage armor on himself, waiting for the ennemies.

"Actually if someone wanted to wait at the door, looking through they could give a warning and run up the steps when they see the thugs approach. This would allow those with short duration spells to pre-cast and be ready for the battle." suggests Auri.

I am in position

OK - yes, there is enough room for enlarge person, so you are good.

Two hours pass, and laughter and footsteps can be heard approaching from the north. A voice calls out “Almsman! What say you? Are you
resisting or giving us what we want? I hope you’re resisting!”

I am going to allow you to cast any last buff spells you want, and then also give you surprise actions as they enter (since their perception check was not high). Then we will follow initiative order.

Surprise Round (bold may act)
Bartholimu, Kristoff, Nemrok, Arkath, Tyranius, Auri

Round 1 (bold may act)
Bartholimu
Randalan, Thugs
Kristoff, Nemrok, Arkath, Tyranius,Auri

Auri quickly casts shield on herself and then stands ready.

"You are in luck!" she calls out.

"Come and get it you small c&!ed, bad smelling illiterate and unpleasant little man."

Auri stands ready with her huge greatsword.

Given she has reach, I'll include an AOO from Auri for the first thug to approach her

AOO: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 7 - 1 = 10
damage: 3d6 + 7 ⇒ (2, 2, 4) + 7 = 15

Tyranius blesses the group as the men begin to yell at the door.

Cast Bless

Kristoff casts Shillelagh Aryeh will try to remain quiet. stealth: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

i am lost on map what door are rhey coming into

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The one at the bottom of the steps.

At least I assume it is the doors near the giant Auri. Outside there there is a blue line (left hand side of screen) which is I assume the sewer.

Auri's description is correct. I suppose it might have helped if I remembered to put the bad guys on the map.... updated now.

My weapon is large now so I'll get an AOO when they enter on the closest enemy Attack: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 92d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3, 5) + 4 + 1 = 13 Kristoff, not used to handling the much larger weapon, swings uncontrollably and misses entirely.

It looks to me that both Auri and Kristoff listed AoO actions, but not actual surprise round actions. So I will assume you both attacked (and missed), and let me know if you feel otherwise. I don't have a problem with you pre-rolling for AoO or readied actions, but let's stick them in a spoiler=Condition tag for clarity, ok?

Surprise Round (bold may act) Bless is in effect.
Bartholimu, Kristoff, Nemrok, Arkath, Tyranius, Auri

Round 1 (bold may act) Bless is in effect.
Bartholimu
Randalan (Yellow), Thugs (Green -
Kristoff, Nemrok, Arkath, Tyranius,Auri

During buff time Barholimu will pull out crossbow

Surprise round he will shoot first guy threw door
atk: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

dmg: 1d10 ⇒ 5

For regular turn bartholimu will move up to door and cast burning hands catching as many as posible that grouped up

dmg: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 ref17 half

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crit confirm: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21

dmg: 1d10 ⇒ 3

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Suprise round I cast Shillelagh, and I listed the AOO for when they got in reach, sorry for confusion.

Kristoff i dont think that spell actualy increases its size. It just acts as if it were so damage is correct of 2d6 but no reach

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That's correct my bad I misread it thanks!

np

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Ref Save, Pink: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (5) + 0 = 5
Ref Save, Green: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (3) + 0 = 3
Ref Save, Yellow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Ref Save, Blue: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (10) + 0 = 10

Bartolimu almost kills the pink guard with an excellent shot from his crossbow, and then finishes him off with flames. The others in the short hallway are scorched as well.

Surprise Round (bold may act) Bless is in effect.
Nemrok, Arkath, Tyranius, Auri

Round 1 (bold may act) Bless is in effect.
Bartholimu
Randalan (Yellow -5), Thugs (Green -5) (Blue -5) Red
Kristoff, Nemrok, Arkath, Tyranius,Auri

Auri strikes the thug in green.
"You'll not disturb these poor folk. They have no coins for you anway."

attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
damage: 3d6 + 7 ⇒ (2, 6, 2) + 7 = 17

All of you shall fall to the Might of Gozreh!

Cast Bane on all of the enemies. DC 14 Will to negate

The (green) thug explodes as Auri strikes.

Blue Save: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (19) + 0 = 19
Red Save: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (4) + 0 = 4
Yellow Save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

Surprise Round (bold may act) Bless is in effect.
Nemrok, Arkath

Round 1 (bold may act) Bless is in effect.
Bartholimu
Randalan (Yellow -5), Thugs (Blue -5) Red (Fear = -1 attack & save)
Kristoff, Nemrok, Arkath, Tyranius,Auri

Will give them until morning to act, and then we will move on...

Sorry in a convention in Switzerland and unable to get access to Internet as easily as I would like

Nemrok castes daze on the blue ennemy. will DC14

Arkath fires a sling at Blue.

Sling @ Blue: 1d20 + 3 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 3 - 4 + 1 = 10
Damage on hit: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

He then tells Stoffle to sic them.

Will Save: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (18) + 0 = 18

The apparent leader says "Get em, boys!" Then he starts singing a rousing tune about the great gang, the Steel Wyverns, and inspires his remaining men.

Blue uses his spiked chain to attack the badger, but misses wildly.

Attack: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 = 4

Red then moves forward and uses his spiked chain to attack Auri.
Attack: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7

Round 1 (bold may act) Bless is in effect.
Bartholimu
Randalan (Yellow -5), Thugs (Blue -5) Red (Fear = -1 attack & save)
Kristoff, Nemrok, Arkath, Tyranius,Auri

Auri strikes at the bandit in red.

"Flee before I send your soul to the pits of the abyss where it surely belongs!"

attack: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 1 - 1 = 7
damage: 3d6 + 7 ⇒ (1, 5, 6) + 7 = 19

Unused to her size or the weight of the massive blade, it carves a hole in the wall - well away from the bandit.

Nemrok looked in the eyes of the leader and said

Stop your foolish attack ! Or meet your end here as we will be merciless and unforgiving. Flee while you have time and still be alive !

Intimidate (on the yellow one): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24

The leader is visibly shaken by the threat.

Round 1 (bold may act) Bless is in effect.
Bartholimu
Randalan (Yellow -5), Thugs (Blue -5) Red (Fear = -1 attack & save)
Kristoff, Nemrok, Arkath, Tyranius, Auri

Tyranius releases lightning from his fingertips at Randalan.

Lightning Arc: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Tyranius did a little more damage to Randalan.

Round 1 (bold may act) Bless is in effect.
Bartholimu
Randalan (Yellow -6), Thugs (Blue -5) Red (Fear = -1 attack & save)
Kristoff, Nemrok, Arkath, Tyranius, Auri

and let's try to start round 2...

Round 2 (bold may act) Bless is in effect.
Bartholimu

Bartholimu will use wand of mm on yellow

dmg: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

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Attacked, the small badger begins foaming at the mouth and starts showing his dominance on Red! "Go for the coconuts, Stof!", shouts his dwarf caretaker.

Bite @ Red: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
Damage on hit: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Claw @ Red: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
Damage on hit: 1d3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Claw @ Red: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Damage on hit: 1d3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Arkath then tells Stoffle to move aside.
Handle Animal to push: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

However, the stubborn badger stays where he is.

Kristoff directs Aryeh to attack, and the animal weaves into the fray, drawing an AoO from red, which amounts to a half-hearted attempt.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 1 - 1 = 10

Then he lunges at the red thug neck, causing the man to drop in a heap.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

The leader, Randalan, continues his inspiring song, trying to keep his men motivated to fight back. The blue thug, surprised by the presence of a lion, directs his attack there. Unfortunately, for him, the lion is too agile.
Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 1 = 12

Seeing the battle turning decidedly against them, the leader casts a spell, and then runs down the hall.

Left alone, the final thug is quickly killed by the badger and the lion.
Out of combat

When the sounds of battle cease, the Almsman approaches you.

"Thank you, friends! I think they will not be returning so soon after such a show of force. You have done a good thing here, today, and we appreciate it."

"For my part of the bargain, it is true that this man who claims to be a prince resided near by. Go east to the next branch south, and look for a mossy, overgrown door marked "Skytower" along the south wall."

He also casts CLW on anyone who needs it, including the animals, and you still have 2 vials of oil of bless weapon.

Arkath will take the CLW to top himself off

"Thank ye kindkly!", quips the dwarf as he wipes the blood off of the badger's face. "Whoza good mauler? You are! You are!"

"Ya folks ready?"

Auri waits a minute or so to return to normal size.

"Our pleasures to help you. Sky tower eh? Didn't the price talk about that?"

And if nobody else is still injured, she will accept a CLW to hopefuly max her out too

"Thank you Almsmann, you're doing good things down here keep up the good work, you sure are beloved. Aryeh come."