GM Black Powder Chocobo's PbP Case of Missing Persons (Inactive)

Game Master Black Powder Chocobo

Just enough to give the party another chance at things.

Before the guard can reach the vial, Pip's outburst gets his attention. "Whaddya lettin' 'im talk ta ya like dat? Mash his teeth in!", he snaps at Zarzuket, leaving the guard momentarily distracted.

Everyone gets another set of Bluff/Diplomacy, or some other related roll; exception is Arkynn who needs to make another Sleight of Hand, Stealth, or some other sneaky related check

Is door to Lofton's cell opened?

Zarzuket looks a bit stern.

"He's an old fool not worth my time. What cell should he go in? The mayor's wife doesn't want him peepin' in her bedroom anymore!"

Bluff: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

"Peepin' I did no such thing." Pip turns to the other guard. "Really sir I AM innocent. Can't an old man just sit down in a cell?"

I swear ONE day I won't have to put up with this short fool's adventuring antics. I had my feet up near a warm fire and was enjoying a nice cup of tea and then this IDIOT called me back. Where is Lofton anyways? I want to go home.

Diplomacy to change attitude: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

@Zarzuket: It is still closed

And gah. The DCs for the this particular section are sorta high, but dang if your rolls could be better!

Its on him to put two and two together and drink the damn potion quickly. Now to get the door open. Fingers crossed...

Stealth: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

Disable Device on Door with MW Thieves' Tools: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 + 2 = 21

Erevan isn't accustomed to the subterfuge, and does little to help distract the guard.

bluff aid: 1d20 ⇒ 6

Can a last second distraction from Nijena save the attempt? Stay tuned!

Nijena continues to tell her interesting stories about adventures and toms, gods, monsters and royals in need. "What do you think? We have the most interesting jobs ever!"

Bluff: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

Gah, darn the DC for this particular section is 18...

The guard thinks about it, then says, "Wait, how'd ya get such fun things?! Sumptins' wrong 'ere."

It is about that time that Arkynn unlocks the door.

"Wait, what are you doing?!", the gate guard asks, grabbing his sword with one hand and keys with the other as he starts to back up.

Venza-Lofton, "Bugger it, we gotta make a run fer it!"

Alright, to initiatives!

Init Order (bold = up)
Erevan
Gate Guard
Keeper
Arkynn
Nijena
Pip
Zarzuket

As Erevan realizes the ruse is up, he delivers a powerful roundhouse kick to the guard, hoping to knock him down.

"Sorry about this...but we're getting this guy out of here."

punishing kick, DC 14 Fort or fall prone: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 211d6 ⇒ 5 I'm going to try to knock the guard prone with this kick. If hit, he takes 5 nonlethal dmg and needs to make a save or fall prone.

Haven't seen anyone use that feat; neat!

Gate Guard Fort: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17

The guard takes the kick to the stomach, but Erevan feels the ab strength of a man who never skipped his situps and he maintains he footing.

Erevan, you do get an AoO!

Assuming he is ok after whatever AoO attempt

The guard then bolts for the other side of the gate as he grabs his guisarme and jams his key into the winch, causing the portcullis to begin lowering. The metal barrier is already dropping to near head level. "We gotta breakout!", he yells over his shoulder.

From around the corner, the keeper of the logs comes around, shouting, "Blast it all to hell, I knew you all were some damned finks!" His pole arm is out, ready to stab at anyone who dares approach the second gate.

Init Order (bold = up)
Erevan
Gate Guard
Keeper
Arkynn
Nijena
Venza/Lofton
Pip
Zarzuket

Erevan manages a quick cut with his dueling sword as the man runs toward the portcullis.

+1 Dueling Sword (adamantine) AoO: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 171d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Erevan scratches the fleeing guard, but tis only a flesh wound!

Botting Arkynn and Nijena tomorrow morning

Nijena moves closer to the exit and readies her sword. "Stop that! Let us leave and nobody gets hurt!"

ready action should one of the guards try to stop them, non lethal
Attack: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 6 - 4 = 13
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Drink the damn potion and run if you want to survive.

My phone doesn't want to work with the map. I'm going to double move as far down the hall as I can.

A door between the two guards opens up, and a more heavily armored woman steps out, barking "Prisoners! Surrender now and the revolution may spare your lives!", her polearm aimed straight at the party... and right in front of Arkynn!

Lofton chugs the vial and disappears...

Init Order (bold = up)
Erevan
Gate Guard
Keeper
Arkynn
Nijena
Venza/Lofton
Pip
Zarzuket

Zarzuket grabs a scroll and casts bulls strength on Erevan.

"Pip get that gate"

Pip dashes up to the other gate. double move. I take 2 AoOs

dammed that gnome.

Erevan nods as Zarzuket casts a spell on him, then charges forward toward the guard.

"I liked you better when you were more clueless," he says as he slices at him.

+1 Dueling Sword (adamantine) (fighting defensively, crane style, defensive parry, charge, bulls strength): 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 9 - 2 + 2 + 2 = 181d8 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 2 = 4 (+5 dodge bonus to AC; AC is 26 through next turn)

Stop rolling minimal damage! :P

And that's 3 AoO's; each guard has a polearm. Did you want to step back 5'from the left-most guard and only take it from the officer and yellow guard?

Erevan is strengthed while Pip leads the way...

Yellow guard AoO trip @ Pip: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

Unfortunately, Pip's lead is halted almost immediately.

Well nevermind. Your second move action can be used to stand up as he cant go further more.

Erevan darts forward, leaping over Pip's form, and once more scratching the gate guard.

With the party too close to him, the guard guard drops his polearm and replaces it with a longsword, swiping at Erevan!

Is it a 20 Yellow guard hit: 1d20 ⇒ 11
Damage on miracle success: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

But Erevan easily redirects the swing to the wall with his own blade.

The keeper moves to flank against Erevan, swinging his polearm at the surrounded warrior!

Red keeper guisarme @ Erevan: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 2 = 17
Damage on hit: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 2) + 3 = 8

And the nimble half-elf ducks under that attack!

Init Order (bold = up)
Erevan
Gate Guard (8 damage, 5 nl damage)
Keeper
Arkynn (invisible)
Nijena
Prison Captain
Venza/Lofton (invisible)
Pip (prone)
Zarzuket

I want to save my invisibility if possible since I only have one spell left. If folks can get past the second gate, we can lock the guards in.

Move to just past the second gate and shout

Remember we aren't looking for a fight. Let's go.

I'll be ready to attempt to prevent the guards from moving past.

Botting Nijena

The paladin nonviolently strikes at the gate guard, hoping to just knock him out so Zarzuket can get out!

NL strike @ yellow gate guard: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 6 - 4 = 19
Damage on hit: 1d7 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

And with a solid blow, the guard falls to the ground, drooling over himself!

She then presses forward, trying to take the next swings for the others!

Red AoO trip @ Nijena: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

She avoids the nasty trip attempt!

The prison officer then steps up, swinging her weapon at Nijena's legs!

Officer trip @ Nijena: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30

And with a thud the paladin lands on the ground!

Unbeknownest to all, Lofton does something...

"Hey, something just bumped past me!", the officer shouts!

Init Order (bold = up)
Erevan
Gate Guard (8 damage, 5 nl damage)
Keeper
Arkynn (invisible)
Nijena
Prison Captain
Venza/Lofton (invisible)
Pip (prone)
Zarzuket

Zarzuket uses a scroll to cast invisibility on himself and walks foward.

Pip stands and tries to his the guard with his club.

attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

"Everyone get out of here! I'll catch up!" Erevan says.

With one hand, he draws a potion from his bandolier. With the other, he strikes at the red-clad guard while fighting defensively.

+1 Dueling Sword (adamantine) (fighting defensively, crane style, defensive parry): 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 9 - 2 = 151d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 (+5 dodge bonus to AC; AC is 26 through next turn)

Zarzuket vanishes as well while Pip stands up, ready to swing Sorry, yellow was down already.

Erevan scratches the next guard, although he steps back to retaliate, shouting, "Hold back you cretins!"

Red Keeper trip @ Erevan: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

However, the nimble fighter easily leaps over the swing landing in a dramatic defensive pose!

Init Order (bold = up)
Erevan (defensive)
Yellow Gate Guard (8 damage, 14 nl damage, unconscious)
Red Keeper
Arkynn (invisible)
Nijena (prone)
White Prison Captain
Venza/Lofton (invisible)
Pip
Zarzuket (invisible)

move action to stand up, drawing AoO from red, moving 20 feet past the red guard => double move

Nijena gets up and attempts to move towards the exit. She still holds her sword in her hands.

Delay until the guards act

Red AoO @ Nijena: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23
Damage on hit: 2d4 + 8 ⇒ (3, 1) + 8 = 12

Nijena is cut along her side, but she still gets up and moves forward.

Arkynn invisibly bides her time...

The officer then steps back closer to Erevan and works her polearm towards Nijena's feet again!

Guard trip @ Nijena: 1d22 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15

However, the flustered officer scratches the floor in her attempt! "Damn you, surrender yourselves!", she shouts!

Arkynn hears the faster sounds of invisible foot steps moving towards the exit.

Init Order (bold = up)
Erevan (defensive)
Yellow Gate Guard (8 damage, 14 nl damage, unconscious)
Red Keeper
Arkynn (invisible)
Nijena (prone)
White Prison Captain
Venza/Lofton (invisible)
Pip
Zarzuket (invisible)

Pip charges the guard red, bull rush attempt and tries to create a distraction as he shouts,

"I'm getting out and peeping ALL I want to! The mayor's wife be DAMMED!"

CMB check: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

delay pending bull rush results

"We're quite sorry about all this," Erevan says smugly. "The prisoner has already escaped...if you'll kindly step aside, I'll stop giving you so many of these cuts!"

He deftly cuts the red keeper, hoping to clear a way for his companions.

"Just get out of here...I'll hold them off, and have a way to escape!"

+1 Dueling Sword (adamantine) (fighting defensively, crane style, defensive parry): 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 9 - 2 = 201d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 (+5 dodge bonus to AC; AC is 26 through next turn)

I have a potion of gaseous form I'm planning to use...so everyone go ahead and extricate yourselves.

Pip BR vs Nijena: 1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 7 - 4 = 13

Pip pushes the red guard backwards; only Nijena's body stops him the guard from traveling more. "Keep your pervy hands off of my men!", the officer shouts at Pip!

Erevan, moved you 5' to keep your action ok. Still works though

Erevan puts the pressure on the red guard, following up and stabbing him in the leg!

Init Order (bold = up)
Erevan (defensive)
Yellow Gate Guard (8 damage, 14 nl damage, unconscious)
Red Keeper (7 damage)
Arkynn (invisible)
Nijena
White Prison Captain
Venza/Lofton (invisible)
Pip
Zarzuket (invisible)

I think I can "squeeze" between the captain and the guard? - SRD Measuring-Distance I included the penalty
for full movement on the Stealth check

Zarzuket tries to slip past the guards invisible.

Stealth: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20

Hurry up, the bombs are going to go off any minute!

Invisible wink

bluff because why not: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (15) - 1 = 14

Sigh.... Well that could have went better.

Sorry Arkynn... my dice don't like you.

Zarzuket works his way forward while the invisible Arkynn tries to through confusion into the guards... but fails. "Block the entrance and shut the doors!", the officer shouts forward.

The gate guard heads towards the other side of the gate and starts fumbling with the keys to the gate! which is currently unlocked... for now.

And Nijena, Zarzuket, and Erevan can make AoO's against Red

Init Order (bold = up)
Erevan (defensive)
Yellow Gate Guard (8 damage, 14 nl damage, unconscious)
Red Keeper (7 damage)
Nijena (normal turn + AoO vs Red)
White Prison Captain
Venza/Lofton (invisible)
Pip
Zarzuket (invisible)
Arkynn (invisible)

I'm going to forgo the AoO

Nijena lets the guard pass, but when he starts to lock the gate she tries to kick the keys out of his hands. not sure how this is working, I guess it's some kind of disarm or something

Disarm Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

@Nijena: That's a readied AoO, so that is ok!

The officer, seeing the number of fleeing people, tries to keep at least one in the area, moving forward to trip Erevan!

@Erevan & Pip: You get an AoO vs the Officer

White Officer trip @ Erevan: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20

However the half-elf easily moves the polearm aside with his blade!

A voice yells from outside, sounding awfully like Venza/Lofton, "Hey, the outside guards are missing! Make a break for it!"

Init Order (bold = up)
Erevan (full turn + AoO vs white offier)
Yellow Gate Guard (8 damage, 14 nl damage, unconscious)
Red Keeper (7 damage)
Nijena (normal turn + AoO vs Red)
White Prison Captain
Venza/Lofton (invisible)
Pip (full turn + AoO vs Officer0
Zarzuket (invisible)
Arkynn (invisible)

Zarzuket moves through Arkynn towards the front door and grabs the rod of silence and a scroll in his pack.

can I grab the rod out of my belt like a weapon?

Stealth: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22

Pip tries to hit the guard AoO but misses.

Club: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

He moves up to hit the captain and shouts.

"I'm getting OUT and peeping at the mayor's wife!!"

attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

I really didn't want to have to do this...

Cast shocking grasp and attack

Attack with rapier: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 6 + 2 = 27
Rapier dmg: 1d6 - 2 ⇒ (5) - 2 = 3
Shocking grasp: 3d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 5) = 13

Roll to confirm crit: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 2 = 15

Second rapier dmg: 1d6 - 2 ⇒ (5) - 2 = 3

Second shocking grasp: 3d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 6) = 14

"Get out of here, Pip!" Erevan yells. "I've got this!"

Turning his attention to the guard in his way, he says "You don't want to deal with the best swordsman you'll ever see! Get out of my way and you might just have this nice reminder!" the half-elf says as he trusts his dueling sword into the man's ribs.

AoO Red: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 101d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
AoO White: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 161d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

vs. white+1 Dueling Sword (adamantine) (fighting defensively, crane style, defensive parry): 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 9 - 2 = 271d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 (+5 dodge bonus to AC; AC is 26 through next turn)
CRIT?: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 9 - 2 = 141d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

"Sir you GO! I'll hold them off PLEASE!"

I'm going to dismiss him when I leave the prison.

[dice=Roll to confirm crit]1d20+6+2

Nice! Is your target the touch AC?

@Zarzuket: I'll allow it!

Arkynn suddenly appears as her rapier pierces the guard. Much to the party's horror, the electrified weapon causes the man's chest to explode violently, covering Arkynn and Nijena with quick-charred flesh and bone with the two broken halves of the Keeper of Records landing on the ground with a squishy plop.

Whoopsie

"Il...Illian... you bastard!", the officer's eyes almost turning red as all of her rage at the current scenario is now aimed directly at the tiefling.

Erevan takes this moment of distraction to pierce the prison leader with his blade, but her nearly raging instincts cause her to turn aside ad prevent the weapon from piercing deeper into her side.

Pip ineffectually tries to get anyone's attention, but his peeping billy club does little to affect the combat.

Meanwhile, Zarzuket prepares some magical trickery!

Init Order (bold = up)
Erevan (full turn + AoO vs white offier)
Yellow Gate Guard (8 damage, 14 nl damage, unconscious)
Nijena (gore-stained)
White Prison Captain (9 damage, hating Arkynn)
Venza/Lofton (invisible)
Pip
Zarzuket (invisible)
Arkynn (gore-stained)

Botting Nijena

The paladin is shocked by the man exploding in front of her, but she steels her wits and worries about the mission at hand and getting everyone else to escape.

Flanking with Pip, she strikes at the officer with the flat of her polearm.

NL attack @ OFficer: 1d20 + 6 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 6 - 4 + 2 = 21
NL Damage on hit: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 3) + 3 = 10

The officer gets slapped in the chest hard, but she takes the blow in stride and continues to strike with vengeance at Arkynn!

AoO's from Nijena, Pip, and Erevan at the Officer

Officer guisarme @ Arkynn: 1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 13 - 2 = 15
Damage on hit: 2d4 + 14 ⇒ (2, 2) + 14 = 18

Arkynn avoids the dangerous blow by reading the easily telegraphed swing!

Init Order (bold = up)
Erevan (full turn + AoO vs white offier)
Yellow Gate Guard (8 damage, 14 nl damage, unconscious)
Nijena (gore-stained, full turn + AoO vs officer)
White Prison Captain (9 damage, hating Arkynn)
Venza/Lofton (invisible)
Pip (full turn plus AoO vs officer)
Zarzuket (invisible)
Arkynn (gore-stained)

Pip turns to Erevan and Nijena.

"Leave sir and madame!!"

He strikes at the officer.

that dammed gnome will be the certain death of me!

club: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

AoO

attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4