GM Bali's Reign of Winter (Inactive)

Game Master Bali

Nelossë will reload, then fire another shot at the bandit.

Crossbow: 1d20 ⇒ 14; -2 if he's not within 80 ft.
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 5

Seeing the play worked and the bandit did not turn to run again. this gave kobad time to move in closer.

takeing a few steps toward the bandit Kobad moves into a figting stance and with a punch a blast of flame shoots from his fist at the bandit.

ranged touch: 1d20 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (9) + 2 - 1 = 10 -1 for fatigued
damage if a miracle happens and that hits: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Nelosse sights down the length of the crossbow bolt before loosing it at the bandit. The beleaguered man is struck dead in the chest and collapses to the ground.

Poor bandit...With that you guys are off the clock. Let me know if there's anything you'd like to do before moving on.

Kobad Nel would have killed him before your spell so you don't need to deduct it from your daily allotment.

As the bandit falls, Droguk moves up to him before turning his attention to the others. "That is one," he simply states before moving to retrieve his javelin and his spear. As he does, Droguk then continues on with the hunt.

I say we keep going. Unless y'all wanna search him. Probably ain't got jack though.

Cyrus grunts, pulling the arrow out of his shoulder and tossing it to the ground. "Bloody bandits..." he mutters under his breath, grabbing a handful of snow and holding it against the wound, using the cold of it to slow and stanch the flow of blood.

Nelossë will move to the bandit and say a short prayer for him before stripping him of any useful gear and loading it on Featherfoot. She'll also look to see if she can retrieve any of her spent bolts.

Cyrus grunts, pulling the arrow out of his shoulder and tossing it to the ground. "Bloody bandits..." he mutters under his breath, grabbing a handful of snow and holding it against the wound, using the cold of it to slow and stanch the flow of blood.

Catching sight of the Ranger's wound, "It will only get bloodier," he deadpans. "Priestess, do what you deem necessary to mend the land warden's wound. I am more than certain we will need all our strength for their leaders. They will be far stronger than these they have sent out."

Calling on Shelyn's mercy, Nelossë will stand in the rough center of the group with Cyrus and emit a wave of healing power to the whole group.

Channel Energy: 1d6 ⇒ 6 damage healed

Once the healing is done, and she has gathered all the things she may need, Nelossë will turn to Droguk. "Lead on, friend, but be not too quick to strike a blow. It may be that bloodshed can be avoided here, and the Lady rescued without killing."

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Once the healing is done, and she has gathered all the things she may need, Nelossë will turn to Droguk. "Lead on, friend, but be not too quick to strike a blow. It may be that bloodshed can be avoided here, and the Lady rescued without killing."

Droguk looks to the healer, pondering her words a moment before simply nodding in agreement as he returns to their objective and leads on.

The group sheathes there weapons pushing on with their now familiar march into the falling snow. The bandits body lies to the side of the trail, crimson tendrils of snow reaching out from it. The trail ahead remains easy to follow as it continues its climb up the ridge line.

After another hour or so of marching you finally feel as if you have topped the ridge. Coming around a bend in the trail you see before you a large, sturdy looking wooden lodge. Smoke rises from two chimeys and a large pile of wood is stacked against a nearby porch. A small outbuilding sits the lodges East (south of you) and a stone well nearly blanketed by snow is barely recognizable to the buildings North. Ahead you can see tracks leading to the small porch as well as around the southern side of the building.

Roll20 map updated
If anyone has K:Local, Geography or History you can give me a roll.

Droguk stops, bending at the knees as he observes the area. "They know we are here. Notice there is no watch. Prepare yourselves." Droguk grabs his greataxe with one hand, a javelin with the other as he looks to see if he can notice any movement about.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

"It may be that they don't normally mount a watch, or that those we just dispatched were to send their fellows back to keep guard outside. It may be possible to enter without alerting them." Nelossë will crouch beside Droguk with her glaive held in one hand, scanning the building ahead and the surrounding grounds for signs that they are prepared for the party's approach.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

Looking at the building you see no activity outside. All is quiet save the falling snow and creak of trees. The smoke rising from the chimneys and tracks in the snow give the only signs that the building is occupied. You do see many windows on the side of the building in view but they are too far away at this point to provide any glimpse inside.

"I think I've found why they have no guards. We need to be very careful going forward. There's a rope here. It may be just a tripline, but it may be connected to something inside."

If the group chooses to proceed toward the lodge: Nelossë will help guide the others over the rope before stepping over herself. Featherfoot will be led out of sight of the lodge and commanded to stay behind.d

Droguk nods in acknowledgement as he follows her direction by stepping carefully over the tripwire and keeping himself as low as possible, attempting to get near the window so as to get a view of what's inside.

Proceeding toward the lodge! And peering through the window.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9 Which I apparently see no one. Blah.

Droguk advances on the lodge to the nearest window. Slowly climbing onto the small porch he glances inside.

Droguk backs up a bit before turning to the others. "A fireplace in the back with hallways that go past it on each side. There is a door to the south. I spotted two men sitting at a table. A tiny weapon lying on the table itself. Priestess," he looks to Nelosse, "how do you want to go about this without bloodshed? Do you have an idea on how we are to enter? Possibly where we should enter? The southern door is an option. I am unaccustomed to avoiding conflict. I fear I do not know how to go about this. If this were my tribe, we walk in and rid ourselves of all of them," he states as a matter of fact. "Or at least die trying," he states with an equally impassive tone.

"Capturing without killing is one way to go about it. We might be able to enter without being heard, if we do it quietly. That could allow us to disable those we know about quickly, before they can alert any of their fellows." Nelossë smiles, as if at a private joke. "Or we could just walk in the front door and demand the return of the Lady. Perhaps they'll be so terrified of us that we need not fight."

Kobad's eye light up at the thought of a warm fireplace.

Front door it is then? I can go alone they may take me for lost traveler

All he really wants to do is get the heck out of the cold.

Listening to Nelosse and Kobad, Droguk picks out the common theme between the two. "Front door it is then. Going alone is not an option, Fireborn. They will never believe one could survive all alone this far in the cold. Especially one not native to this land. Ready your weapons. The time is now." When Droguk notices all are ready, he makes way for the front door.

Unless someone's got something else they wanna do, I say we roll on in.

On the way to the door, Nelossë will cast Shield on herself, then put herself second in line behind Droguk.

To clarify the plan is to go up to the door you can see (on the porch) and knock, try to open it, kick it in or something else?

I forgot to mention that Droguk will have his axe in one hand and a javelin in the other.

Kick it in, bay-bee! I'm not sure Droguk knows any other way to walk into enemy territory. :)

Str check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

As you approach the door, sensing the impending danger, Kogar summons up a heavy maul made of crystalline ice.

With a grunt Droguk covers the last few steps to the doors and puts his weight behind a mighty kick. The doors groan and push inward a bit but hold against the barbarians assault.

Nelosse, Droguk, Kobad, Cyrus, B1, B2, Kogar

Surprise round for you guys. Standard or Move.

cannot see any map..just a black screen

Only a bit on the right side is visible. Try changing the zoom and scrolling right.

found it...I was lost in the dark for a moment

or maybe I should say: my songs know what you did in the dark

If I attack the door, do I roll to attack or do I just roll damage?

Droguk - you still need to roll to hit, even though you'll likely only miss on a 1.

Nelossë will reach forward and try to open the door the more normal way. If they open, she'll step back and make an "after you" gesture to Droguk. If the doors appear to be locked, she'll ready her glaive for when the doors do open.

Gotcha. But will see if Nelosse way works better. :) And after thinking about it, will just go with another Str check.

This is only if Nelosse's way doesn't work.
Str check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 Okay whether her way works or not, that's obviously not gonna get it done. And there's that 1 that I would've missed with. :P

While it would have been hilarious if Nelosse just opened the door I'm afraid it's barred.

As Droguk collects himself after failing to burst the doors open Nelosse steps forward and tries the handles. While they do turn the doors remain fast, you would guess they are barred from the other side.

Droguk tries again to muscle through the door but is off balance and can't put much strength into the attempt.

Watching his fellows efforts Kogar nods in understanding and strikes the door with his maul.

Attack : 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Damage : 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 2, 5) + 6 = 18

The half giants blow strikes with the force of a battering ram. Wood and splinters fly inward leaving great gaps in the door. You can now easily see through to the two shocked men at the table still to stunned to even have risen yet.

The door appears to be on it's last legs but is still obstructing your progress.

To break through a door you basically have two options, do damage to it with something appropriate (they have a hardness and hit points) or try and burst it via a strength check. Rules can be found in this section of the PRD with attacking an inanimate object info in the combat section (I believe).

While it would have been hilarious if Nelosse just opened the door I'm afraid it's barred.

Oh man that truly would've been some funny stuff. :)

I think Cyrus and Kobad have the only actions left.

yeah like I can do much of anything

as the warriors attempt to clear the door Kobad thrusts his hand out toward the door and a bolt of fire slams toward the door.

attack: 1d20 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 2 - 1 = 18
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Looking at the Roll20 map, that is a pair of windows on either side of the doors, yes? With another one around the corner behind the boxes?

Correct, one of those is the one Droguk looked in. Speaking of which I just revealed a bit more map since you can see through the door.

Cyrus will lead the way into the house, nocking an arrow and drawing the bowstring taut as he crosses the threshold. He keeps his eyes open and alert, keen for movement. If he sees anyone within seeming to take any hostile action, he fires with no more hesitation.

I'm not sure if we can physically make it through yet, Cyrus. It's possible we may need you to help bust the door open.
@Bali: Any chance Kobad's damage finished off the door?

Unfortunately not. The door remains hugely damaged but still an obstruction to movement through it. I'll allow you to fire through it with penalties but you can pass through it yet.

Yeah that's what I thought.

Which I guess brings us back to Cyrus. End this dang door, dude. It's starting to tick me off. :)

My bad! I assumed from all that had happened that the door was no longer an obstruction, but apparently it is. Silly door!

Cyrus brings his falchion to bear on the door, hoping he can finally put an end to the portal that is causing such a headache for his teammates.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 = 7

Just enough :)

Cyruses strike sends what remains of the door falling to the ground opening the room beyond to the party.

Nelosse, Droguk, Kobad, Cyrus, B1, B2, Kogar
Round 1 : Everyone but Kogar, you're up.

I'll wait until the others have gone to see the results of their actions, since they technically go before me.

did my fire blast do anything to the door? just wondering if it is considered used or not

It would have been used but didn't effect it. The door has hardness 5 so reduces damage by five before it takes any (unlike DR it's all damage).

Round 1

Droguk steps in, drops his javeling, and moves next to the norther most bandit, gaining a two-handed grip upon his axe. "Tell us where you've taken the Lady or die where you sit. I accept nothing less." He states candidly as he positions his axe for a strike if the bandit does anything other than respond to the demand.

Move 1 square west, and then 1 square northwest(Move); Ready action(Standard).

AC 15; Hp's 22/22

Being behind Droguk, Nelossë will wait for him to make the first move. Then she'll move to the opposite side of the entry hall and cover the other guard. "I advise you move quickly to assist us. The man there is a savage warrior, and not a patient one. He will kill you if you do not assist us. Help, and I will do all I can to ensure you survive this encounter."

Delay initiative so she goes after Droguk, then move and ready action to attack if the south bandit makes an actively hostile move.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

Kobad maneuvers into the lodge letting the warriors do their thing. but is ready to blast anyone that intervenes. if anything, Kobad is out of the cold.

ready action: if either one draws a weapon to attack the Kobad will cast burning disarm on that individual

Cyrus do you want to act prior to the npcs or would you prefer to continue to hold?