GM DSP presents Crown's Reach! (Inactive)

Game Master Darksmokepuncher

Gaining a bit of courage from Osslend's onslaught, Brynn attempts to follow suit while shouting, "The bridge! Cecil, get off the damn bridge and take care of it!"

Cecil moves to the bridge (rope, right?) and fires an acid splash at one of the secured points at point blank range.
1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 101d3 ⇒ 3Not sure if rolling to hit is necessary, but there it is.

Owen Full attacks the woman;

Bite 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 171d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Free Trip If bite hitsa CMB1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
Claw11d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 131d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Claw21d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 201d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Brynn opens 3 grevious wounds on the woman, but, miraculously, she stays standing.

Cecil already went this round. He does have a move action that I will allow. Cecil gets off the bridge. I need Shinami and Armen.

At the fallen Minotaur, Armen leaps onto the creature's chest and drives the blade down at its neck.

Brynn opens 3 grevious wounds on the woman, but, miraculously, she stays standing.

Cecil already went this round. He does have a move action that I will allow. Cecil gets off the bridge. I need Shinami and Armen.

Sorry. You can use the above for next round.

Seeing everyone safely across, Shinami turns toward the bridge and hacks at the ropes tying it to the safety posts.

The minotaur, already riddled with axe and arrow wounds, lets out a gurgling sigh as Armen opens its throat. It goes limp and starts to bleed out.

Shinami secures the team's retreat by destroying the bridge.

The commander steps away from the two warriors, drawing a scroll as she goes.

"Ignis!" Then, she speaks another word. "Subsisto"

Fireball Damage 9d6 ⇒ (1, 2, 5, 5, 5, 1, 5, 3, 6) = 33

Reflex Save DC 20 for half (Yes it was a quickened fireball). I also need Will saves DC 22. Failure means you are effected by the SLOW spell. If you were hasted, you no longer are, if you were not, you are staggered, -1 to AC and reflex saves, and you move at half speed.

The minotaur swings twice at Brynn.

Attack 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19 for 3d6 + 10 ⇒ (3, 5, 5) + 10 = 23

Attack 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27 for 3d6 + 10 ⇒ (3, 6, 3) + 10 = 22

Confirm Crit 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25

Brynn takes 64 damage from the minotaur...Crap

EDIT:The rest of the soldiers put out the fire, move back into formation and ready their bows.

The commander steps away from the two warriors, drawing a scroll as she goes.

"Ignis!" Then, she speaks another word. "Subsisto"

Fireball Damage 9d6

Reflex Save DC 20 for half (Yes it was a quickened fireball). I also need Will saves DC 22. Failure means you are effected by the SLOW spell. If you were hasted, you no longer are, if you were not, you are staggered, -1 to AC and reflex saves, and you move at half speed.

The minotaur swings twice at Brynn.

Attack 1d20+12 for 3d6+10

Attack 1d20+7 for 3d6+10

Confirm Crit 1d20+12

Brynn takes 64 damage from the minotaur...Crap

EDIT:The rest of the soldiers put out the fire, move back into formation and ready their bows.

Owen's within reach of her. Does she cast defensively or does Owen get an AOO?

Also Owen Reflex save if applicable 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Owen's AoO misses. He fails his Reflex save and takes 33 damage. I also need a will save from him and both a ref. and will from you sir.

After the fireball, Kayla channels healing energy to herself and her friends. (She will exclude the woman and the minotaurs of course.)

Reflex save 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Will save 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23
Channel energy 3d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 5) = 13

Cecil
Ref 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Wil 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

Owen will 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19

Kayla and Cecil take full damage from the fireball. Cecil is slowed and Owen is no longer hasted.

It is the Dragoons' turn. Once I adjudicate your saves, you may post your actions.

reflex1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
Will1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

Armen drops to the ground, smouldering nicely, but still breathing.

HP: -5

Oh geez. Sorry Armen: Welcome to the party! lol. Are you at -5 even after Kayla's chennel energy for 13 hp? If it helps, Brynn will take 97/105 hp damage if he fails his save...

My AC is at 23 right now, not 19, so I'm subtracting 23 from that total damage (unless the damage stands for some reason I can't see). And unless he has a bonus to confirming crits, I don't think the crit landed because aren't you supposed to use the same attack bonus as the one that crit threats?

Saves:
Will: 1d20 + 4 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 4 + 2 + 3 = 29 (+rage, +superstition)
Ref: 1d20 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 3 = 21 (+superstition)

There were two attacks there. The 19 missed. The nat 20 for a 27 however, did not. He does have bonuses to confirm crits: imp crit to name one. Moreover, Greataxe is a x3 multiplier, so yes, 64 damage stands + 16 for the fireball with a successfull save = 80 damage.

82 damage, then. 22x3 = 66.

Between the gaping gash in Brynn's side and the now-singed hairs at the tip of his beard, his instinctual healing powers take over while he goes in for the finishing blow to the heavily armored caster.

Will Save 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 2 = 12
Reflex save 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30 for no damage due to evasion

Seeing the axe flash down on Brynn, Shinami sprints to the side of the remaining minotaur, speaks a word and fire erupts from his fist which he drives into the Minotaur's ribs.

I'm doing this assuming I failed the will save so no hasted attack

The dogs are able to avoid the worst of the blast. Their master, however, could not. None possesed the strength of mind to push out the spellblade's magic.

Brynn sunders through the woman's armor and cleaves her in twain. She drops to the ground twice...

Shinami lands a mighty blow to the minotaur, who roars his displeasure.

Cecil, Owen, and Kayla can go now. Cecil, I did not take the action posted above because the bridge is already down and the woman is dead. You can have a new try.

Owen is going to jump the canyon and allow his wings to carry him over the gap. He lands next to the closest minataur and attempt to bite it.

Bite1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 221d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Free trip if it hits CMB 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

Cecil fires his crossbow at one of the mooks on the other side

Crossbow 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 171d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Worried about how many archers may be targeting them, Kayla conjures up an obscuring mist floating over the canyon, between them and the army. "They'll have a hard time targeting us for now."

"Should we think about a strategic retreat after slaying this foe?" Shinami shouts out as he looks around at their wounded and the army still facing them across the canyon.

Kayla nods at Shinami. "Now would be a good time while their view of our escape route is covered by the mist."

Before leaving, Kayla will be casting detect magic and looking at the female commanders corpse and then looting anything that shows as magical.

"Well, we can't leave yet till we kill this minotaur!" Shinami says as he backflips to escape a low sweep of the Great Axe.

Loot later, kill minotaur first!

Bah, it should be dead before I get to go again. But if not....

Remembering that she still holds a ball of flame in one hand, Kayla tosses it at the minotaur still fighting her friends.

ranged touch attack 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
damage 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Skyrim release tomorrow, doubting DSP will be updating til Saturday at work :P

Thanks for the patience folks. I wanted to post yesterday, but then I didn't do it. Yesterday was a great recharge that I sorely needed. Anyway, on we go!

Owen soars over the canyon and attacks the minotaur there, but the attack is not enough to get through the thick plate armor.

Suddenly, a fog springs up in the canyon, blocking the enemy, and Owen, from view.
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Enraged by the death of his commander, the minotaur takes a reckless swing at Brynn.

Power Attack 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17 for 3d6 + 15 ⇒ (3, 1, 5) + 15 = 24

Brynn was ready however and easily ducks the blow.

A whistling twang sweeps to you through the fog as 2 dozen bows fire in unision.

The few attacks that did hit, all missed due to the concealment. Nice job Kayla.
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Across the canyon, though it's invisable to the party, Owen is attacked by the minotaur.

Power Attack 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17 for 3d6 + 15 ⇒ (1, 3, 5) + 15 = 24

Miss...my enemies are the worst, either they miss all day long, or they crit for max damage...I'd like some consistency here dice lords.

Shred away guys. That poor minotaur...lol.

Owen attempts to tear at the minitaur on the other side of the canyon

Bite 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 131d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Trip 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

Claw11d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 171d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Claw21d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 251d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Cecil holds his action since the minitaur is in melee with his companions.

Owen manages to land a claw on the minotaur, opening a jagged gash in its leg.

Shinami channels his ki and lets his fists fly into the Minotaur's kidneys.

Rolling to see if Crit is confirmed 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27

Nodding admiringly at his companion's ingenious use of the fog, Osslend turns back to the minotaur and swings his flail. Taking the cue from his master, Virgil does the same.

Shinami lights the beast ablaze with his bludgeoning!

Osslend and Virgil fail to find purchase.

Brynn turns to the minotaur for an assault to secure their escape.

Is Armen still down or did Kayla's channel get him positive?

Picking himself back up, cursing under his breath, Armen dusts himself off and retrieves his sword.

He mumbles a sincere thank you to Kayla, and sizes up the situation.

HP: 8

Next round

Cecil continues to hold his action.

Owen attempts to tear into the same minataur (the one on the other side of the canyon)

Bite 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 221d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
CMB to trip if it hist 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
Claw1 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 211d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Claw2 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 191d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Next round

Cecil continues to hold his action.

Owen attempts to tear into the same minataur (the one on the other side of the canyon)

Bite 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 111d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
CMB to trip if it hist 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9
Claw1 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 231d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Claw2 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 221d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Brynn brings down the minotaur and you are free to escape, or fight the other side of the canyon.

"I think it's time to implement a strategic retreat. We've done our damage, let's throw another ambush another day."

Now Kayla will cast Detect Magic and look over the bodies for anything of interest. "I vote for a strategic retreat to heal up and come up with another plan before we take on the rest of the army."

Edit: Darn it, you copied me before I posted. :P

"I vote for retreat as well. Owen will keep fighting to help cover our tracks."

Owen will keep fighting until either he is "killed" or his timer expires.

Osslend nods. "I don't care much for retreat, but looking across that ravine, I can't argue either. Besides...I'd like to see what they do without a commander."

In case it hasn't been said we're (or I'm as necessary) taking all the magic items off the bodies.

He also makes a cursory search of the woman's body for intel.

Perception 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (16) + 0 = 16

Suddenly Cecil has a realization and yells to Owen "Owen, Get the other body and get over here."

Owen does his best to disengage, run/fly to the mage type's mangled corpse grab it and fly to Cecil's side with it.

Owen spring attack if that's relevenat here. Also he has a 60' fly speed. His AC is 28, or 32 when mobility is relevant.

Acrobadics to avoid AOO 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27

Assuming he makes it Cecil will help him shove both bodies into the Bags of holding that Owen has as Saddlebags.

The entire goal of this is to get both generals bodies safely in Owen's extradimensional space. Adjucate as you see fit. ;-)

Sounds good on all counts. I'll post items later. I had to go cover another branch today so I don't have game notes with me :(

Owen disengages and scoops up the first commander's corpse. Cecil shoves both bodies into his bag, and the team retreats to heal and plan their next attack.

RP Time. :P

Sounds good on all counts. I'll post items later. I had to go cover another branch today so I don't have game notes with me :(

Owen disengages and scoops up the first commander's corpse. Cecil shoves both bodies into his bag, and the team retreats to heal and plan their next attack.

RP Time. :P

Owen hangs around until his timer is up then he goes Poof in a puff of black smoke.

Edit: As we're withdrawing Cecil asks the group "Are we retreating anywhere particular?"

Osslend slips into the wilds, looking for a nice, hidden spot to hole up for a few minutes while they recover and discuss the happenings of the battle as well as examine the corpses.

Survival:
1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25