GM Bold Strider's Rise of the Runelords - Flaxseed Lodge (Inactive)

Game Master rpblue

We are all going to die here, aren't we?

Elena keeps her bardic inspirational words going, hoping beyond hope that her friends would be able to break through and handle the goblin.

Remember your bardic bonuses.

Having nothing else to contribute, she casts a magic missile at the cat threatening Maze.

Damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Third first level arcansit spell cast today.

Not trying to kill, but these rolls for your side have been epicly bad. And this is just a single level 4 druid/ranger gestalt. Maybe I need to dial back the enemies I devised...

Elena blasts Tangletooth with a magic missile and the cat growls menacingly at her.

Initiative:
1st: Gogmurt @ 9; Tangletooth @ 18
2nd: Glaucus @ 9/19 HP; Broon-Entangled; Elena; Dashuun @ 13/15 HP; Shalelu @ 5 damage

Unconscious: Maze @ -2/19 HP;

If Broon was a samurai, he would seppuku.

"Back up! I need room to retreat!"

Trapped next to the enemies and not wanting to risk healing himself at the moment, Glaucus continues to flail about at the goblin.

flurry of blows: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

flurry of blows: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

If Broon was a samurai, he would seppuku.

If we were using fumble rules, he already would have.

Dashuun steps over towards the cat attacking his dog and tries to subdue it. With violence.
punch: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 3 + 1 = 21, Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
punch: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 3 + 1 = 17, Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Also, Glaucus, I was 5ft back from you, so you had room to step back if needed. Just not enough room to escape the cat's diagonal reach.

yep. Crit self

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Elena uses her last Bardic spell of the day and heals Glaucus. She continues her Bardic performance, trying to aid the others.

CLW 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

You put two actions, Elena.

Glaucus and Dashuun each give a blow to the goblin and cougar, respectively. Broon remains mired in the weeds. Shalelu fires off two arrows at the gobbo.
Arrow: 1d20 + 11 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 11 - 4 + 2 = 20
Arrow: 1d20 + 6 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 6 - 4 + 2 = 22
Damage: 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (6, 5) + 2 = 13

Gogmurt @ 27; Tangletooth @ 23

Everyone is up!

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Glaucus decides to focus on the cat this time and gives it a pair of kicks!

flurry of blows: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

flurry of blows: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Sorry DM, got mixed up. I'll heal Glaucus this round then.

Broon... moves... out of... the patch.

GM - just kill me off now. I thought Entangle was full immobile.

Did you not notice the rest of us getting out of the effect, Broon, lol?

He was too entangled in self-pity.

The Entangle is immobile, but Shalelu suppressed its effects for a single round. I will let you take a full-round action to exit the entangle.

Forgot the enemy's actions! EDIT: Guess it didn't matter!

Gogmurt stabs at Glaucus with his flaming scimitar. "Burn! Burn!"

Flame Blade @ Glaucus-14 TAC: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

However, his aim is quite off as the arrows seem to have made him woozy.

Tangletooth goes into all-out survival mode and lashes out at anyone nearby.

Bite @ Glaucus-18 AC: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
Claw @ Dashuun-16 AC: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9
Claw @ Dashuun-16 AC: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Glaucus kicks at Tangletooth, but the cat easily jumps to the side to avoid the attacks. Broon moves out of the entangling roots and briars after a great deal of exertion, while Elena heals Glaucus.

Initiative:
1st: Gogmurt @ 27; Tangletooth @ 23
2nd: Glaucus @ 15/19 HP; Broon-Entangled; Elena; Dashuun @ 13/15 HP; Shalelu @ 5 damage

Unconscious: Maze @ -2/19 HP;

Dashuun works with Glaucus to bring down the cat.
Flurry 1: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 3 + 1 = 23, Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5
Flurry 2: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 1 = 12, Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10

I forgot Maze last round.
Maze stabilize: 1d20 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 - 2 = 11

Gogmurt gets mad as Dashuun barely delivers a punch strong enough to fell the cougar and Shalelu moves to the beast and puts it down. He lashes out at Glaucus with his remaining charge of Produce Fire and Flame Blade. "YOU KILL TANGLETOOTH! BURN BAD PEOPLE!"

Flame Blade @ Glaucus-14 TAC: 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 6 - 2 = 17
Produce Fire @ Glaucus-14 TAC: 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 6 - 2 = 11

Glaucus feels the flame sword stab through his gut.

Flame Blade: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Initiative:
1st: Gogmurt @ 27;
2nd: Glaucus @ 10/19 HP; Broon; Elena; Dashuun @ 13/15 HP; Shalelu @ 5 damage

Unconscious: Maze @ -2/19 HP

Elena casts Grease on the Flame Blade, trying to make the goblin drop it.

DC 14 Reflex to avoid.

I am almost positive that you cannot put Grease on to a Flame Blade.

This is the best thing I've ever heard.

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Lol, worth a try. Back to the boring

Elena casts a magic missile at the goblin, hoping to finish him off, so the heroes could bravely retreat and lick their wounds.

Damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

"I've about had enough of this f#&~ing goblin."

flurry of blows: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

flurry of blows: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

”RAAARHHH!!”, finally out of the vines from hell, Broon roars in frustration, charging at Gogmurt with his pole arm, ”Stinking goblin!”.

Smite Evil, lucerne hammer: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 2 = 9 >>damage: 1d12 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 2 = 14

...and kills some shrubbery

Dashuun steps forward and joins in the fight against the incredibly skilled goblin.
Flurry 1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11, Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Flurry 2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16, Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Shalelu puts two arrows into the goblin after Elena blasts him with magic and Glacus delivers a brutal elbow to the greenskin's noggin. Gogmurt falls to the ground as he breathes one last breath and reaches out to Tangletooth. "Tang.... le..."

A quick inspection of Gogmurt means you find five potion vials, a magical ring, a magical set of leather armor and a magical cloak. The rest of his den has amazing treasures... if you are a maniacal goblin. His "treasures" seem worthless to the common human/elf eye.

Who has Tsuto's Amulet of Natural Armor +1?

Glaucus asks for the elixirs, as they seem like his type of magic. The rest he leaves to his companions.

The Ring seemed like a fun addition that someone could have fun with.

I think our alchemist had the AoNA +1. So we'll need to reassign that (assuming it didn't vanish with him).
Dashuun grabs for the ring, fitting it on his right hand. Then, picking up the cloak, he speaks. "A fine cloak, especially for a goblin. Elena, why don't you try this on?"

That ring will really help me since I can't/don't use weapons. It will be my only ranged attack option.

It did not vanish, hence you can reassign it.

"I'd be more than happy to wear that cloak. It was way too nice for him. It does need a nice washing though. But, that took more out of us than I figured. Most of my magic is gone for the day. I'm no match for any of those goblins right now. What do we do now?"

And one of the front liners should take the amulet, IMHO.

Glaucus will pull on the amulet and stow the elixirs. He casts a spell on a few berries found in the thicket and suddenly they glow yellow.

Goodberry

2d4 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4

He hands two of them to Dashuun and casts a spell on himself. Heals 1 hp each and provides nourishment as if it were a normal meal.

1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

And then eats the two berries he kept for himself.

"My thanks, woodsman." Dashuun nods after consuming the berries. "As for you, Elena..." Dashuun suddenly remembers something apparently important. "Maze? Where's Maze?"
Upon finding his wounded and unconscious companion, he channels warm light into his hands and touches the still form.
CLW: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

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Shalelu hears the worries of her new compatriots. "I can help. There is an old elven ranger's tool that can aid us if you have exhausted yourselves."

Shalelu pulls her pack off her back and roots through until she removes two small biscuits wrapped in leaves. "A bite of a biscuit will leave you feeling refreshed as if you had a full night's sleep, however using this repeatedly without sleeping reduces its effectiveness. Additionally, at midnight you will become exhausted for as many days as you 'refreshed'."

Each biscuit can be divided into four parts. You can choose how to use them at your convenience.

Dashuun helps his dog to his feet and continues to heal him. "You're alright boy."
CLW: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
CLW: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Scroll CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Poke

Glaucus takes one of the biscuits with a grunt of thanks and after scarfing it down, he sits down for a moment to rest and contemplate on the natural setting around him. Spend an hour meditating to regain spells and whatnot and then let's head in!

"If that biscuit allows me to regain my magicks, I'd better take a bite of it as well," Elena advises the group. "I've expended just about all of them already!"

She takes a hunk of biscuit and joins Glaucus to rest and regain her spells.

"That doesn't sound natural. I think I'll just take a bit of rest with Maze while you all help yourselves." Dashuun says as he lies down on the dirt and falls asleep with remarkable speed. Maze paces around a few times before curling up himself, but the dog seems uninterested in sleeping.

Broon drops all of his gear with a heavy thud, ”That was one goblin...”, he shakes his head in shame,”Yes, rest up in case there's another”. He joins the Maze in the dirt nap until the others are ready.

The group rests for an hour as Elena and Glaucus each take a bite of the biscuit. Their bodies feel as if a surge of energy runs through their veins and their senses seem enhanced.

Dashuun, Maze and Broon seem weary and worn out in comparison.

Where to now?

Status: Glaucus @ 14/19 HP; Broon; Elena; Dashuun @ 15/15 HP; Shalelu @ 5 damage; Maze @ 19/19 HP

Broon join Glaucus at the northern edge of the brambles. "Right beside you. This way, do you think?", he knocks an arrow looking north.

"Sounds good to me, Broon. Maybe we'll have more luck this time. Lead on!"

More luck? Not likely with this crew of incompetents, lol!

Indeed.

Dashuun stands and stretches, kicking Maze lightly to make sure he's awake. The wolf stands and makes a sad whimper as though truly injured. "Ha!" Dashuun responds and pushes him. The wolf comes back and snarls, nipping at the man's pant leg. "Yep, Maze is ready to go. Me too."

"North is the way to go I think." Glaucus leads the way.

I think you missed some healing, GM. Glaucus should be at 18/19, I think that's counting the "rest".

@Glaucus: Actually, I missed the CLW. You should be at 19/19, right?

10 + 2 Goodberries + 2 from Rest + 6 from Heal = 20/19 = 19/19

You travel north through the thorn thicket and the wind begins to become more unruly. Ahead of you, a rope bridge spans the gulf between the cliff and a roundish, flat-topped island sixty-some feet to the north. Thick patches of nettles and briars grow here and there atop the island, but its most impressive feature is a wooden one-story stockade. Two thirty-foot-tall watchtowers guard the stockade's southern facade. The rope bridge itself is made of hairy rope and thick wooden planks; the whole thing creaks an d sways in the wind above the churning surf eighty feet below.

"What's the plan for this part?" Dashuun says, confusedly staring on towards the watch towers and bridge.

"We are going to be completely exposed if we have to use that bridge, it looks like," Elena whispers as she takes a glance at the scene.

@GM: yeah, I wasn't including the HP from rest yet. So I'm back to full and with several CLW prepared today.

"What other choice do we have? Shalelu can offer us some cover fire while we duck and run. Once we engage them over on the other side she can join us."

"If we had some ropes, we could have someone make it across and drop a rope, then the rest of us climb down this side and up the other." Dashuun shrugs. "But we might just have to make a run for it and keep our eyes on incoming arrows. And hope they don't have fire."

"I wouldn't want to run across that rickety bridge, probably bring the whole thing down unless you walked out crawled. Hmm. Do you think Maze can get across without being seen? Come back to us if it's clear? The rope idea isn't bad though would we be equally exposed hanging off the cliffside? "

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"Maze isn't much one for talking, but he might be able to get across. Not sure what good that would do..." Dashuun shrugs. "So ropes or just a bunch of people on a rickety old bridge?"