GM Blood's Age of Worms in Golarion #2

Game Master David James Olsen

Anala watches the determined lizaman leader again attack Kilthan. "Surely the creature is deranged to have many battle him and only single out one foe. Justin is just as portent, yet remains unchallenged."

The cleric steps up and again heals Kilthan hoping it will be enough, "May the Everlight alleviate Kilthan's wounds!"

5-Move to F-4
Cure Moderate Wounds 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (8, 2) + 6 = 16+8=24 healed

The ghostly scimitar strikes the lizardman leader with a solid, but minor, hit...
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27 (threat), 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10 (no crit) for 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 1 = 8 force damage

Round 3:
Tobar takes a backward step, fetching a bag of viscous resin from his haversack, and pitches it directly at the lizard king's face...
Tanglefoot: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 8 + 1 + 1 - 4 = 18
...scoring a decent strike, the resin quickly drying and seeking to enclose the scaled horror.

5ft to G6, then Dryn can 5ft to G,7 to pitch tar.

Reflex 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

King Shukak avoids getting stuck to the floor, but it is obvious that the goo covering him is affecting his movements. behind you, outside in the hallway you hear chanting from a group of lizardfolk that has gathered. They are not threatening or helping you or the king, but seem to be awaiting the victors of the fight.

The ghost of the formerly living witch floats over to figure out what exactly charting is and why the lizardfolk are doing it.

rnd3
Justin attacks the fighter, impressed with his opponent's abilities. One mighty blow is well aimed.
axe 1/damage: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 201d12 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25

axe 2/damage: 1d20 + 14 - 7 ⇒ (17) + 14 - 7 = 241d12 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24

bite/damage: 1d20 + 13 - 5 ⇒ (10) + 13 - 5 = 181d3 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Quick phone post: Justin tries to flank with a single shift, without it he whiffs.

Because of being covered in goo, Justin connects the final blow against the king. A moment of confusion crosses Shukak's face before falling to his knees. As the lizardfolk chant Sluuth's name, Shukak finally falls to the ground, his blood rushing into the soil.

Comabt Over!

As soon as the lizard king falls, Tobar runs to the cage - flicking thieves tools from his ring and freeing his companion from captivity...

Just want to make sure Galopin gets free before finishing post

Tobar easily picks the lock and Galopin is free!

As the lizard falls, Kilthan brings his axe down one final time, this time cleanly across the things neck, the blow taking all the fight out of the ranger, leaving him looking almost as fatigued as his furry companion, now that the rage has ended.

Sometimes all you can do is try to kill it faster than it kills you.... and sometimes it works...even when you don't expect it to. Guess I won't be seeing you for another day or so, after all, Aara...

He reaches forward and scratches Jadgbach behind the ears, whispering in dwarven, "Well done, little hunter. Today, you were the best of us." He finishes with a pat and a final and then stands, taking up the king's trident as he does, surprised at how little pain it causes. He looks at the others and says, "Thank you for the healing, Anala. He'd have put me down for sure without it."

He hands the trident to Justin, "So, from what I understand, you challenged and won, even if the lot of us were your weapons. Let's have them care for the prisoners, make peace with the fort and restore Aara before we hand over your authority?"

Hishka approaches you with his snake following behind him. The lizardfolk are celebrating but part when he comes through. He address you all in common, "I thank you for what you did for the tribe today. With their deaths, we can once again make our own choices in how to react to you Magnimarians. Now in accordance to lizardfolk tradition, since you have defeated them in combat, you also gain what is theirs. Also I have had reports that the nest of harpies that the king brought in have been killed, I assume that is you. Anything found there in their nest can also be claimed by you by our traditions."

He looks towards the side passage leading out of this room, "I hope you are making haste to the egg chamber, I fear what Ilthane might have done there. Be wary of his guards and kill them, then do what you like with Ilthane's egg, take it out of there or destroy it, I care not!"

With that he begins to walk away before stopping, "Now that Shukak is dead, I will do what I can for the prisoners left with me. They will be awake and ready to talk with you when you get back. The ritual to return your friend is ready and by tomorrow you will be able to speak with her once more." He continues back down the hall towards his room.

Tobar embraces his dear friend Galopin with clear relief and joy upon his face, tears rolling down his cheeks as he does so. Though the sadness lasts for but a few moments and the previously dour face of the halfling is replaced by a wide and genuine smile. Galopin weaves all over the halfling, dancing from arm to waist and shoulder, before settling upon Tobar's neck and head. Tobar waits for the lizard shaman to leave before opening up "Much blood was spilt here... shall we spill less in their hatching chamber?" Reaching up to stroke Galopin across the head and back before patting the satchel at his side... and raising an eyebrow to the others as query.

Kilthan asks, "If we're to continue to fight, does anyone mind if I take one of those potions?"

"I mind! Mind in the way that says you had better!"' Anala says to Kilthan thankful that the battle is over. "If you are in need, I still have several spell that I can use to heal some of the wounds."

She also channel's some healing energies to help with lingering wounds. Channel Energy (healing - exclude big bad and his 2 minions)3d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 5) = 11 healing to all.

Justin adds the bracers of armor to Aarakess' pack and holds up the two amulets.

"I think Anala and Tobar are the next most likely to be in harms way after Kilthan and I. I could use the returning trident."

To Kilthan: "You can take a potion to use later, but I would rather use our healing wands if you need further healing."

Kilthan says, "Using a potion in combat lowers my defenses in a way that a wand does not. I'll use only the light potions, though."

(Tempted to add: I seem to have a pouch full of them I wasn't aware of...)

CLW Potion: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 53/70
CLW Potion: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 55/70
CLW Potion: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 64/70

Down 6. Close enough.

Kilthan those were the previously unknown acquired potions you drank, correct?

Kilthan in reference to you earlier question about being underground, up to the point you were not underground but under trees. The egg chamber however is underground so you will get that bonus here

Healed and ready to go, you head down the path towards the egg chamber. Ready for the gaurdians that the black dragon Ilthane left behind you are not taken by surprise when a dozen black scaled kobolds burst out through the trees ready to kill the intruders to the egg chamber!

Tobar, as Galopin is a familiar I will assume he is in the same square as you unless you send him off to do something. I'll also just have him go on your initiative unless the situation warrants differently.

Round 3

Initiative Order - Anala, Kilthan, Justin, Kobolds, Dryn'taka, Tobar

Black Scaled Kobold AC 19 T 13 FF 17

It was, indeed, those potions...

I think when I bought the CLW wand I gave all my like potions to Kilthan. Remember that Tobar and Anala have amulets of improved natural armor +1.

Anala turns to face the kobolds that have come up on the group from behind. The woman can see three of the small creatures but has her sheild at the ready and her scimitar at the ready, With a quick motion she slashes at the creature in front of Dryn. The creature is able to step aside from the attack.

Attack with scimitar on #8 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 1 = 16 (miss)

Justin barks in draconic

Justin lays about him with his axe. Full attack starting with #2 and moving clockwise until someone falls.
attack 1 power/damage: 1d20 + 6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 5 + 1 = 301d12 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23
attack 2 power/damage: 1d20 + 1 + 5 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 1 + 5 + 1 - 2 = 241d12 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17
bite/damage: 1d20 + 6 + 5 - 5 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 5 - 5 = 121d3 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

The axe strikes true and deep.

I assume the second lead blades is also done now... If needed, Kilthan would bring up his Adaptation again. Only last 10 minutes a shot, but 6 times a day -- used 3 so far.

Seeing himself surrounded, Kilthan calls to his furry friend, "Jagdbach, attack calm.", trying to keep the badger's defenses up with so many attackers. Once convinced the badger hasn't launched into a rage, he turns his weapons on the kobols in front of him.

Waraxe (vs #5): 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 8 + 1 = 24 Hit for 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Waraxe (vs #5): 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 = 8 Miss
Klar (vs #4): 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 1 = 14 Miss
Klar (vs #4): 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5 Miss

Jagdbach will start on #7, and if it falls, shift to #6
Bite: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 1 = 15 Miss
Claw: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 1 = 10 Miss
Claw: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 1 = 13 Miss

Seriously? 7 rolls, and only 1 of them was higher than 7?

Kilthan lightly wounds one of the kobolds while Justin succeeds on two blows killing one. Anala's blow is wide of the quick kobold attacking her.

Moved Dryn and Tobar to top of round 2 from bottom of 1 to make future rounds go smoother

Round 2

Initiative Order - Dryn'taka, Tobar, Anala, Kilthan, Justin, Kobolds

Black Scaled Kobold AC 19 T 13 FF 17

Round 2

Kilthan snarls at the multiple wounds and that he was suckered out of position, hearing his uncle's gruff voice in his head berating him, Aye, lad, that was a rookie mistake, watch where the blade is, not where you think it will end up...

He takes a breath to center himself, and says through his clenched teeth, "Jagdbach, fury"

Concentrating attacks -- all attacks will start against #5 (who I hit earlier) -- if he drops, then spin to #7 -- to take advantage of any wounds Jagdbach will make..

Waraxe - First: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 1 = 14 Miss..
Klar - First: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 1 = 11 Miss..
Waraxe - Second: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 3 + 1 = 18 for 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Klar - Second: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 3 + 1 = 19 for 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Jagbdach will continue to concentrate on #7...
Bite (vs #7): 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 1 = 16 Miss..
Claw (vs #7): 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 9 + 1 = 23 for 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Claw (vs #7): 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 1 = 11 Miss..

Ooooorr the dicroller can continue to hate Kilthan.

Round 2 Justin

Justin points to the ones around him. "Drynn, please soften these up, I don't want to use two swings on each."

Full round attack+ swift Lay on Hands. Continuing around the circle.

Power attack 1/damage: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 281d12 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19
Power attack 2/damage: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 161d12 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 25
bite: 1d20 + 11 - 5 ⇒ (19) + 11 - 5 = 251d3 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
LoH: 3d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 2) = 11

Justin's wounds close up as divine power fills his hands and leaks into his open cuts. An axe and bite hit an unlucky kobold.

LoH 2/5 - no smites left - 65/65hp

Anala again swipes at the attacking kobolds...

Attack #9 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 1 = 14 (miss, again)

(Did Dryn forget her turn for round 1?)

Round '2':

Rendered impotent by the press of bodies and trees around him, Tobar speculatively lashes out at the nearest Kobold...

Dagger: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17 for 1d3 ⇒ 1

Dryn tosses a bomb into the middle of the kobolds, provoking in the process.

Attack # 4, precise and esplosive. Ignore Tobar, Jagdbach, Kilthan and Justin. #4 takes 24 fire damage and on fire. The others take 10, DC 17 reflex for half.

Attack: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 1 + 2 + 1 - 4 = 13
Damage: 3d6 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (4, 6, 6) + 7 + 1 = 24

AoO Kobold #8 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16 vs FF
Damage 1d4 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + (1, 1) = 4

AoO Kobold #9 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25 *Hit, not confirmed*
Damage 1d4 ⇒ 3

Confirm Kobold #9 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Extra Damage 1d4 ⇒ 4

Dryn'taka's bomb starts burning one of the kobolds while catching a couple other with minor damage. A couple of the wily kobolds manage to somehow avoid all of the damage.

Anala and Tobar both miss their target.

Justin attacks the only kobold by him that was hit by Dryn's bomb #12, managing to land one blow with his axe and a follow up bite to kill it.

Kilthan and Jagdbach each land only one hit and their plethora of attacks.

The kobolds attack once again:

Dryn'taka is hit twice For 26, Justin takes two hits For 25, and Kilthan is hit once. for 16

Round 3

Initiative Order - Dryn'taka, Tobar, Anala, Kilthan, Justin, Kobolds

Black Scaled Kobold AC 19 T 13 FF 17

Round 2

Kilthan smirks at the failed attempt to draw away his defenses, even as the last rapier strikes him. Hopefullty, that means the tide is turning..., he thinks and swings with his weapons, while saying "Anala, any help would be most appreciated.."

Still concentrating attacks -- all attacks will start against #5 (who I hit earlier and still isn't down) -- if he drops, then spin to #7 -- to take advantage of the badger's minor hits. If that succeeds, moving counterclockwise from #7....

Waraxe - First: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20 Hit -- for 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Klar- First: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14 Miss
Waraxe - Second: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19 Hit -- for 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Klar - Second: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10 Miss

Jagbdach will continue to concentrate on #7... and then counterclockwise, if things go well...
Bite: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28 Hit -- for 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Claw: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29 Threat... Confirm: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13 Not confirmed -> normal damage 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Claw: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22 Hit -- for 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

The woman peers over her shoulder and sees that Kilthan is out of her reach. She raises her shield as she touches her holy symbol and channels her holy enegies to heal the group. While she can exclude several of the kobolds, even some of the groups enemies are healed...

Channel Energy (exclude) #4 #5, and #7 (if any of those go down... #6 and #11 after that) 3d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 2) = 10 Healed

Round 3

Justin swiftly lays on hands, and heals some of his wounds. With the help of Anala, his wounds are once again gone, a divine glow the only reminder of what were nasty slices from the kobold.
3d6 ⇒ (6, 5, 6) = 17

Justin starts hitting kobolds hard as he can again starting with the ones singed by Dryn.

PA axe 1/damage: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 191d12 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21
PA axe 2/damage: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 71d12 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20
bite/damage: 1d20 + 11 - 5 ⇒ (9) + 11 - 5 = 151d3 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Full health and 1/5 LoH left

Justin comments in draconic:

Tobar holds his blade waiting to see if cleaving axes or falling swords create an opening that he might exploit...

Delay to see if Justin or Kilthan fell any and open up a spot Tobar could move to.

Actually, I was going to add -- if Kilthan does drop #5, he'll take a 5' step into his space after finishing his attacks, to start working on getting into a flanking position.

Waiting on Dryn'taka before updating this round

Round 3

Sorry, back in town now so posting will be better!

Down to her last bomb, Dryn can only hope it will succeed. Wounded from the kobold attacks, she lets it fly. "Go, little bomb, and go boom!"

Bomb #3, explosive and precise, omit G3,G4,H3,H4, hit for 17 fire damage (and burning), 1,4,5,6,7,11 all take 10 fire damage, DC17 Reflex for half. Also I provoke.

Bomb + PBS + Mutagen - Cover: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 2 + 1 - 4 = 14
Damage + PBS: 3d6 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (1, 2, 6) + 7 + 1 = 17

As Dryn throw each kobold connects with a hit as she lets go 14 damage

Attack of Ooportunity Kobold #8 attacks Dryn with rapier 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17 vs FF AC 17 *Hit*
Damage 1d4 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + (4, 3) = 9

Attack of Ooportunity Kobold #9 attacks Dryn with rapier 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24 *Hit and confirmed*
Damage 2d4 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5

Confirm Attack of Ooportunity Kobold #9 attacks Dryn with rapier *Hit*1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

Dryn's throws another bomb and the blast blows away two kobolds, while most of the others manage to avoid any of the splash damage. Justin takes out one with a mighty swing of his axe while Kilthan and Jagdbach each kill one as well. Anala channels healing the party.

Tobar, the way is open for you. You can 5' step to #11 or move past him if you can.

Round 3:

Tobar steps up to the kobold and hisses to Justin "I'll hold this one, see to the ladies." before lunging out with his smallish blade...
Dagger: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19 for 1d4 ⇒ 3

Step to H,5 - then attack.

One of the kobold replies to Justin

Kobold #6 and #11 both step to the side to gain flanking on Kilthan, but both miss their deadly attacks

Attack Kobold #11 rapier on Kilthan 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 2 = 11
Damage 1d4 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + (5, 2) = 8

Attack Kobold #11 bite on Kilthan 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 1 + 2 = 19
Damage 1d2 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + (1, 4) = 6

Attack Kobold #6 rapier on Kilthan 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 2 = 13
Damage 1d4 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + (5, 1) = 8

Attack Kobold #6 bite on Kilthan 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 2 = 4
Damage 1d2 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + (6, 5) = 13

Kobold #8 Feints Dryn'taka once more while the other attack, but none can find their mark.

Feint Dryn'taka 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25 vs DC 14

Attack Kobold #9 rapier on Dryn1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 vs FF 17
Damage 1d4 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + (3, 2) = 8

Attack Kobold #9 bite on Dryn 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19
Damage 1d2 ⇒ 1

Attack Kobold #10 light crossbow on Dryn1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 vs FF 17
Damage 1d3 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + (5, 2) = 10

Round 4

Initiative Order - Dryn'taka, Tobar, Anala, Kilthan, Justin, Kobolds

Black Scaled Kobold AC 19 T 13 FF 17

Nice bombing Drynn! This is may be a good time for the ladies to delay and withdraw.

Justin nods to Tobar and points to the wounded kobolds flanking Kilthan.

"We take one of these out, Kilthan, and the ladies can safely withdraw behind us if we adjust to anchor on Jadbach."

Justin shouts to Ana and Dryn:"Wait for us to take out these two and you can fall back behind the Kilthan, Jadbach, Justin line."

"I'll agree to that! These things are tricky, I don't know where there little knives are gonna come at me." Even Dryn's chemically enhanced speed doesn't help her dodge their blows.

Delay for the front liners.