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

Game Master rpblue

Stabilize DC 10: 1d20 + 1 - 11 ⇒ (6) + 1 - 11 = -4
Dashuun succumbs to his final fate, the last ounce of life slipping from his body and clouding the waters. Maze barks viciously from atop the cliff, as though he knows what has happened. He whines and paws at the edge of the cliff.
I was thinking of having Maze dive off. More interesting than running away into the woods, right?

Go for it! Also, message me about a replacement character.

Maze leaps into the water after the creature that killed his master.
Acro to dive: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22 Hoho! Maybe.

Elena sees Dashuun vanish under the water and not reappear. She moves to the edge of the cliff and ties off the rope, not knowing exactly what she could do down there, but she had to try something,

Glaucus laughs at the new foes that have appeared. "Hey pooch, want to fight for me?"

DC 14 Will save; charm animal on the blue one.

Maze dives into the water after the Bunyip as Elena secures the rope.

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@Glaucus: Are you just walking up to the goblins? Need more information.

Will Save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Initiative:
1st: Glaucus; Broon @ 10/20 HP; Elena
2nd: Creature @ 17 damage
3rd: Maze; Shalelu

I assume he can see them there. He is casting his spell from the edge of the cliff where he is.

Ok. I wasn't sure if you were actually leaving the safety of the brush.

Glaucus thinks that his spell has taken hold over the goblin dog.

Broon tries to swim away from the bunyip as it is in its frenzy.

Swim: 1d20 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 - 2 = 17

He flees from the frenzied seal-shark as it decides to feast on its meal. It drags the corpse of Dashuun under the water and you see a trail of bloody water head towards the cove under the briar patch.

Status:
Glaucus (Goblin Stronghold); Broon @ 10/20 HP (Beach); Elena (Briar Patch); Shalelu (Briar Patch)

Enemies:
Goblins (4); Goblin Dogs (4; 1 Charmed)

Well that was nuts.

"NNNNnnnoooooOOO!!! Broon cries out after Dashuun and his faithful hound - having made a second rate monk, but first rate main course for a sea creature that usually does tricks for herring. For a moment he considers diving in for desert's sake, but then thinks the better and scans for a way back to the others.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

"Broon, can you make your way over to this rope? We might be able to get you up that way! It seems too late for Dashuun...". Elena shakes the rope, hoping it can reach down far enough for him to climb to.

Glaucus is unaware of the events below, focused on the immediate threat before him. He tries to goad the goblins into action, taking out an alchemist's fire and lobbing at the orange goblin in the middle.

ranged touch: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
fire: 1d6 ⇒ 6

"Glaucus, there's too many of them! Come back to us! Or at least use the bridge and duck into the water. We will pull you up on this side with my rope!"

The rope is 30' from the beach.

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Broon makes his way over to the rope and begins the climb.

climb: 1d20 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 - 2 = 20

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It was an 80' fall. Unless you have a way to get 30' up, then you have to climb the 30' to the rope on the rocky cliff.

Broon climbs up the rocky cliff to try and reach the rope, but the sea-misted cliff face is steep and rocky. He ascends 20' and is almost within reach of the rope (10' more), but he thinks that he would need another miracle to climb the last 10' and not fall.

DC 20 Climb check to make it to the rope.

Elena and Shalelu ready to be able pull up Broon once he reaches the rope.

DC 10 Strength check to lift him 10' as a Move Action.

Glaucus launches an alchemist fire into the goblins.

Initiative:
Glaucus: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15
Broon: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Elena: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13
Goblin Dogs: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
Goblins: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

The goblins and goblin dogs begin to freak out when the flames wash over them.

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

The orange-faced goblin drops to the ground and smolders in unconsciousness.

Most of the rest of the group recoils as the splash of the firewater burns them.

The goblins see the woodsman and grab their dogslicers from the ground near them Move Actions and rush towards the woodsman.

"FIRE FROM LONGSHANKS! HE KILL'T GRUBBLE! KILL'T HIM BACK!" the red-toothed goblin.

Initiative:
1st: Goblins (Red @ 1; Green @ 1; Blue @ 1)
2nd: Glaucus
3rd: Goblin Dogs (Red-Charmed; Orange; Green @ 1; Blue @ 1)

Others: Shalelu; Broon; Elena

"Don't worry, Elena! I've got this!" Glaucus laughs wildly and then lets out a very convincing howl as he kicks and headbutts the goblins around him.

flurry of blows power attack: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 - 1 = 5
damage: 1d6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 2 = 9

flurry of blows power attack: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (18) + 4 - 1 = 21
damage: 1d6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 2 = 6

Broon makes his way over to the rope and begins the climb.

climb: 1d20 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 - 2 = 20

Looks like the first roll takes care of 5'. DC20, An uneven surface with narrow handholds and footholds, such as a typical wall in a dungeon. Was thinking of Tanglevine but it is only 15' reach, Broon will have to climb another 10' before attempting. Possible to Take20 through the next 10'?

1/4th of 30 is 7.5. Rounded is 10'. And you can move twice in a round, so 20'. Right? If anything, I'd give ya 15' since 7.5x2=15

Glaucus takes a swing at a goblin, but misses, however he is able to headbutt the same creature in the face, staggering him.

Initiative:
1st: Goblins (Red @ 7; Green @ 1; Blue @ 1)
2nd: Glaucus
3rd: Goblin Dogs (Red-Charmed; Orange; Green @ 1; Blue @ 1)

Others: Shalelu; Broon; Elena

Each move action requires it's own check, and I think RAW rounds down (1/4 of 30ft = 7.5 = 5). No reason he couldn't try again this round except for almost certain failure.

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Elena takes no action, waiting until Broon grabs onto her rope, so she could try and pull her friend up to safety. "Be careful, Glaucus, don't let them swarm you," she groans not looking up from Broon's climb to safety.

Interesting. Swim gives you the option to double move or single move with one check, but Climb requires a check per move action. Also, if you double climb, I'd give you the option of combining the 1/4 speed into half speed, so you don't get boned on movement when you already move so slowly.

Feel free to spend two rounds to take 20 or expend two charges of Tanglevine to extend the reach to length between you and the rope.

Going with two charges of tanglevine then.

Broon latches onto the rope with his Tanglevine as Shalelu and Elena try to pull him up the 70'.

Shalelu's and Elena's actions after waiting for Broon.
Shalelu - Strength: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Strength: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20

Elena - Strength: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (6) + 0 = 6
Strength: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (16) + 0 = 16

Shalelu and Elena try at first, but their actions aren't conhesive. They look at each other and nod before giving a big pull, lifting the dwarf 20' up the mountainside.

More Str. checks to lift Elena and you can use Climb checks Broon, however you run the risk of falling if you fail by more than 5. DC 10 to climb with the slicked wall and the rope.

Glaucus is in a tight spot of his own doing as the goblins close in and call their goblin dogs to the front.

"KILL THE LONGSHANKS! CUT HIM INTO TINY PIECES! TINYSHANKS!" yells one goblin.

Dogslicer: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Dogslicer: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Dogslicer: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

The goblins swing violently, but none of them seem to be able to do much. As this occurs, the red-toothed goblin loses his balance and tumbles into the rocks below, his skull impaled on a particular nasty spike.

Three of the goblin dogs leap up and rush at the man as a fourth looks at Glaucus, seems to shrug and turns around and lays back down.

Bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Need two saves against a DC 12 disease. Fortitude Save or take -2 to Dex and Cha.

Initiative:
1st: Goblins (Green @ 1; Blue @ 1)
2nd: Glaucus
3rd: Goblin Dogs (Red-Charmed; Orange; Green @ 1; Blue @ 1)

Others: Shalelu; Broon @ 50'; Elena

Also, the blue goblin dog provoked from Glaucus to get into position.

Elena doesn't take the risk of trying to climb down any. She continues to grab the rope and pull Glaucus up, inch by inch.

Str check 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (6) + 0 = 6

AoO:
unarmed strike: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 4 - 1 = 17
damage: 1d6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 2 = 9

Fort: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Fort: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Glaucus howls again and tries to take out a couple of foes with wild kicks and punches!

flurry of blows power attack: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 - 1 = 9
damage: 1d6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 = 5

flurry of blows power attack: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (9) + 4 - 1 = 12
damage: 1d6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 2 = 8

Cursing the gods for his fate this day, Broon hangs to the rope best he can, one hand over the other in a slow and steady climb.

Rolling for three rounds to get 30'

climb: 1d20 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 - 2 = 15
climb: 1d20 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 - 2 = 11
climb: 1d20 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 - 2 = 16

@Elena: Pulling on the rope is a move action.

Shalelu and Elena pull on the rope again as Broon climbs 10' up the rope.

Elena: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (20) + 0 = 20
Shalelu: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13
Shalelu: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

Glaucus catches one of the goblin dogs in the face with his kick, knocking it out cold as he flails around, afterward.

Which Dog Did Glaucus Put Down: 1d3 ⇒ 2 2nd Bite missed anyway.

The goblins and dogs try to fell the wildman.

Dogslicer: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Dogslicer: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19
Bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

One of the dogs lands a brutal bite on Glaucus.

Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Initiative:
1st: Goblins (Green @ 1; Blue @ 1)
2nd: Glaucus-Dandered
3rd: Goblin Dogs (Red-Charmed; Orange; Green @ 1)

Others: Shalelu; Broon @ 20'; Elena

DC 17 Defensive Casting: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15 Fffffffff

Things are not looking good as Glaucus gets hit again. He tries to cast a curing spell but can't pull it off.

Broon continues the climb, If this Is not the worst day ever...

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Elena gives two hard tugs on the rope, trying to get Broon up the hill as fast as possible.

Str 1d20 ⇒ 20
Str 1d20 ⇒ 15

Elena and Broon hoist the stout dwarf over the edge of the cliff. As Broon lays there, Shalelu picks up her bow from the ground and fires off a single shot at the green-skinned goblin.

Arrow: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21
Damage: 1d8 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 1 + 2 = 11

The arrow pierces the little bugger's eyesocket and he stumbles forward and over the edge of the cliff.

The goblin yells "No! KLIGGLE!" as he chops into Glaucus with his dogslicer and the dogs hound the woodsman with their bites.

Dogslicer: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
Bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

Damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 4) + 4 = 14

The goblin cheers as Glaucus tumbles to the ground, a bloody heap.

Initiative:
1st: Goblins (Blue @ 1)
2nd: Glaucus-Dandered-Unconscious; Shalelu; Broon; Elena
3rd: Goblin Dogs (Red-Charmed; Orange; Green @ 1)

Stabilize?: 1d20 + 2 - 11 ⇒ (15) + 2 - 11 = 6

Down to -12 with a con of 14.

Actually, these goblins want prisoners, so the goblin would see you drop then call his goblin dog off.

As Glaucus feels the bite of the dogslicer and the blood rushing out of his body, he feints.

The goblin yells at the dogs as the first bites impotently. "No! HE for big boss lady! NO BITE!" yells the green bastard.

You would have stabilized with that roll.

Initiative:
1st: Goblins (Blue @ 1)
2nd: Glaucus-Dandered-Unconscious @ -5 HP; Shalelu; Broon; Elena
3rd: Goblin Dogs (Red-Charmed; Orange; Green @ 1)

Elena begins casting her Sleep spell at either of the goblins (both if possible). She knows if she could put them to sleep, the confused dogs might freeze.

DC 15 Will to resist.

"Thank you lady! We're in a tight situation here!", Broon casts Shield upon himself.

Broon, you're not even in danger.

Broon is always in danger in Bold's games. And he is protecting harm from himself.

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You have a valid point. Carry on.

example: random encounter- falling meteorite

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Broon is correct! You are never safe!

Shalelu takes aim at the remaining goblin and fires off two arrows at the green-skinned monster, but his homemade armor seems to deflect the shots.

Arrow: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15
Arrow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

The goblin sneers at the group across the gap. Sticking out his tongue before pulling the unconscious body of the woodsman into the fort. The two goblin dogs follow him.

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"Are you well enough to go on?", Broon asks Elena, then give a prayer for healing.

LoH self: 1d6 ⇒ 3

"I'm fine, Broon. My arms will be sore tomorrow, but I'm great compared to Dashuun and Glaucus. how are we going to get him out of there? If we don't do it quickly, they'll have him flayed for sure. But they know we are here and are coming, so it'll be almost impossible to fight our way in there. Ideas?"

"We must follow them quickly before they can raise an alarm!" Shalelu implores. "We will get back Glaucus and finish our mission, otherwise Sandpoint is finished."

"DOes anyone have an idea how to cross what is left of that bridge?"

You can climb across the two ropes pretty easily.

Elena waits for one of the braver sort to tackle the bridge first. "I need to watch one of you to see if I can manage to make it across."