GM Dak - Thornkeep Adventure! (Inactive)

Game Master Dakcenturi

???: 1d20 ⇒ 2
???: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

Jirani stops when he hears something up ahead. He looks back and points to his ear and points to the room ahead. Then he moves his hand like a hand puppet talking. He points to Tamarie and points ahead to suggest she silently scout the noise.

Tamarie nods, even though she has heard nothing talking like Jirani suggested. She indicates "left" or "right" with an expression of doubt on her face, waiting for an answer before going further.

She slowly but steadily makes her way down the hallway, bow and arrow in hand. She tries to reach the doorway without making a sound, and puts her ear (if applicable) against the door.

T20 Stealth if possible: 20 + 9 = 29

Jirani shrugs at Tamarie's question and mouths the word, 'sorry'. He shakes his ranseur to assure her that the group won't be far behind if she needs us. Then he turns the glowing blade back within Olik's reach and indicates him to kill the light on it.

I was thinking the sound came from the A3 area, but I could've misunderstood.

Not sure if you can T20 on Stealth. I always think of T20 as the one that assumes you will try over and over again, failing several times before you succeed. The 20 isn't added to your modifier like the T10 is, the 20 is the auto-success '20' that you'd eventually get if you rolled 1d20 over and over. So you could T20 on a check to jump up and reach a book on a high shelf (no consequence if you fail), but not to jump across a chasm that's 100 feet deep (splat).

Yeah when there is a negative consequence for you failing no take 20, as like Jirani noted you are basically continuing to try over and over until you do what you are trying to do. Although I was always under the impression that you did still add in your modifier. In any case

Tamarie moves up the hallway getting close to the entrance. As Malik turns to have the light dimmed on his ranseur you all hear a bit of comotion from Salador Which I'll let him describe :)

Round 1
Tam, Olik, Jirani, Monsters, Salador, Malik

Since we rolled init, I'll assume something is going on.
Where are *they* on the roll20 map Dak? So I can inform the rest of the party :)

Everyone can see the muscles in Tamarie's neck tense, and she pulls back the string of her bow, when Salador causes the comotion.
She turns around quickly, not losing her mark but checking out why he is making a ruckus!

Salador's in the back, so I expect it's coming from behind us. Not the voices ahead, at least until they hear us fighting over here. :)

Don't have access to the map right now but the what you see is to the right side of the room from your perspective. Maybe I'll move the maps over to Google Docs since it currently limits me to only updating the maps in the evenings.

Going to wait on Sals reaction before I figure out what Olik would do

"Bloody hell!" will be Tamarie's reaction (probably) as she looks back, and then figures it's best to shoot the figures in the distance.

"Goblins, to the front!"

Attack against flatfooted, close range: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 1 = 12>1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 = 3

Salador stands in back moving slowly.

let the fools rush in I like it here in the back where it’s nice and s…..

At that same moment Salador’s thoughts are interrupted as he feels sharp pains in his shoulders. Quickly moving he steps back as the giant centipedes are knocked from him and onto the floor.

Blasted nasty creatures

Salador winces in pain and his head feels woozy.

fort save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
fort save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

LOL don't think that will cut it

"Are you sure they're a threat?" Olik asks but takes the arrow sailing through the air as his answer.

Concerned about Tamaries warning but not wanting a threat to the front and the back Olik leaves the vanguard to Tamarie and Jirani and moves back to assist Salador and Malik.

"Come now brother, we've no time to fool about with local wildlife. Tam says there are goblins about." he says jovially as his cuts down at one of the creatures.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

A little confused by the map with all the darkness on top of us... Malik has darkvision...

Jirani looks back and hears Salador under attack. He looks ahead and sees Tamarie begin the attack against the goblins. When Olik joins the fight to our flank, Jirani decides to join Tamarie. He throws the lit ranseur to the small clearing, so that the others will have light, and then he moves into the room ahead, drawing his longsword.

Standard action: throw ranseur (to about where the A2 is on the map.
Move action: move ahead to shield Tamarie from goblins. They're on the left side of the screen, correct?

Tam takes a shot, the arrow splinters against a pillar before it gets to the intended target. Olik slices into one of the overly large centipedes, spraying bug juice across the wall. Jirani tosses his ranseur back at the others leaving the light with them as he moves into the room with Tam.

Getting a better look at the room, eight statues of demonic creatures anchored to great square columns guard an octagonal open space in the center of this large hall. Various bits of scaffolding and debris are piled up next to the columns, which support a large gallery fifteen feet above the room’s floor. Open stone archways lead to the southeast and the north from the lower floor, and a large stone door stands at the south corner of the chamber. There are three goblins you surprise and as you come into the room you hear more goblins up above.

Semi-reference if you are interested ;) Link

The goblins stop their game, stand up and arm themselves for a fight while the ones above move away from the railing for a moment and you hear some sounds above. The remaining centipede continues it's assulat on Sal.

Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
Damage: 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (6) - 1 = 5

Once again biting into the man and knocking him unconcious. Need a Con check to stabalize Sal

Round 1
Tam, Olik, Jirani, Monsters, >Salador, Malik

Tamarie looks at Jirani, and checks if he has seen the ones up higher.

"Perhaps we should bottleneck them here before..."
She stops abruptly when Salador falls to the ground.

"Good idea. Take your shot and go help them. I'll hold these off at the hall."

EDIT: Went ahead and moved Jirani, though he goes after Tam.
Move action to move to hallway.
Standard action to ready an attack on any enemy that starts coming down the hall.
1-hand longsword power attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Malik steps back up the stairs and casts a spell. "Eternal watch over him." he mutters.

Cast Stabilize on Salador

Malik is able to stop the bleeding with the divine powers he weilds. Tam and Jirani move back into the hall to try and hold it against the goblins. Tam not sure are you just moving or attacking as well?

Round 2
Tam, Jirani, >Olik, Monsters, Salador, Malik

After Salador falls Olik sweeps his blade at the creature biting into his companion.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

His concern over striking his friend causes his accuracy to suffer however.

Wasn't sure if I could attack. Was my previous roll a "surprise round" or my regular round 1 attack?
Edit= Just figured out that we're in round 2 :D
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Seeing Jirani move back and ready for incoming strikes, she shoots one more arrow unimpeded, before moving back behind him. The arrow strikes one of the creatures in the neck, even though it tried to hide behind the pillars.

Attack round 2: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 7 + 1 = 19
> DMG: 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 + 1 = 10

Gurgle

Salador stirs slightly at the touch of Malik

I seem to be the party pin cusion. LOL

As Tam moves back into the hall she lets loose an arrow that skewers one of the goblins dropping it promptly to the groun. Olik misses the bug as it scurries towad him to bite.

Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Damage: 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (6) - 1 = 5

It has no luck. The goblins rush over as you see four more goblins peak over the balcony area above bows at the ready.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Damage: 1d4 + 1d4 ⇒ (2) + (4) = 6

Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2

The arrows fly at Jirani as most of them clatter against the wall, though one flies true puncturing his shoulder, not to far from his neck. The goblin with his dogslicer uses the opportunity to stab Jirani and draw blood. -8 in total

Round 2
Tam, Jirani, Olik, Monsters, >Salador, Malik

Sal need a Fort save

Malik draws a wand and activates it, a warm wave of confidence washes over the party.

Bless! +1 to attacks and saves against fear.

Round 3 : HP 12/20

Does Jirani get any AC bonus from the archers for any type of cover? I assume the balcony goblins are elevated and the goblin in the hall is too short to provide soft cover, but I wondered if the ceiling in this hallway was lower than the ceiling in A3, maybe Tam and Jirani would benefit by backing further up the hall. (And if the ceilings are the same height, then Tam can keep returning fire.) Are the four goblins on the south end of A3 the ones on the balcony? The way they're spaced currently, Jirani might get partial cover (+2 to AC) just from the walls and the angles the goblins are firing from.

Jirani winces from the attacks. He adjusts his posture, and returns a weak swing at the goblin in reach.

Combat expertise: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

With combat expertise, AC is now 19.

Tamarie feels the energy coming from the cleric's wand, and as she turns around sees what Salador had encountered.

"Nasty goblins, can you hold them Jirani? I'll make sure our backs are secured from that bug, and send the cleric in your direction."

She curses as she has to turn around to get a clear shot, as she would rather hit the stinking goblins.

1d20 + 7 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 1 + 1 = 13>1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 + 1 = 10
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Standard bonus +STR +PBS +Bless
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Moved Tamarie so she doesn't get an AOO.

Round 3

Though glad to see the vermin is no longer endangering his friend the bard is less then pleased to have it biting at his boots.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 4 + 1 = 21
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

The blessing of the Eternal Rose seems fortuitous as he drives his blade home.

If that drops the bug Olik will then move behind Jirani

Yes the 4 goblins in the back of the room are up on the balcony. Where you are standing now you aren't getting any cover but if you move back one you will.

Malik pulls out a wand to aid the whole party while Sal continues to lay on the floor unconcious. Tam comes back to help Sal and the others, but her arrow misses the mark as she tries not to hit her friends. Jirani adjusts his fighting pose and tries to attack but the swing goes wide. Olik lays into the bug, but doesn't manage to quite end it.

The bug continues it's assualt on Olik.

Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

The bugs bites into Olik but doesn't manage to get through his clothing.

The goblin in front of Jirani continues to attack.

Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

It misses, while the other one unable to get into the hall drops his blade and grabs a bow. The goblins on the balcaony toss down a rope and begin to climb down with their bows.

Climb: 1d20 - 5 ⇒ (11) - 5 = 6
Climb: 1d20 - 5 ⇒ (13) - 5 = 8
Climb: 1d20 - 5 ⇒ (18) - 5 = 13
Climb: 1d20 - 5 ⇒ (19) - 5 = 14

They all get down with no issue dropping the last 5 feet.

Round 3
Tam, Jirani, Olik, Monsters, >Salador, Malik

Malik, seeing his allies wounded, summons healing light from his goddess.

Channel Energy, using Selective Channeling to omit the Centipede.
1d6 ⇒ 2

Round 4
Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 1 + 1 = 24>>1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 = 3
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Using the light from Salador's healing as a diversion, Tamarie shoots as the holy light is at its brightest. She aims for the head, and hears a staisfying crunch when her arrow connects with the chitin of the centipede.

"Jirani, step back slightly so those archers have a more difficult shot. We got your back!"

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Centipede is not an 'animal' now is it? :p

Jirani swings at the goblin in front of him and takes a couple steps back.

Combat expertise, bless: 1d20 + 2 + 3 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 2 + 3 + 1 - 1 = 20
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

AC is 19 with expertise.

Vermin :)

Did we lose Sal?

Salador is at -1 hp?
-3 >> +2 channel?

Haha no not did he die, but he hasn't been around. He was actually at -2 since Mal stabilized him so he is currently at 0 and concious again. It is only him from the previous round (if he wants to do anything) and Olik from the next round before the monsters all go again

Does 'stabilize' heal? I thought he was at -3 due to damage taken, he then stabilised (so loses no more hp due to bleeding) and received 2 healing, bringing him to -1.
Either way, just trying to help :)

Tamarie looks at Salador's body, trying to see if he's still down or faking it.

Unless I missed some extra damage, I thought he only took 8-8-2=-2

Oh, I only looked at his micro-character sheet, where it says -3 :D
*summon Salador to provide us with the answers*

Is there a centipede left at this point?

Oh right, did Tamarie knock it down with her arrow?
Good thinking Olik!

No, tam destroyed it

The head of the oversized bug in front of him snaps to the side as an arrow sprouts from it. Looking back in the direction the projectile came from Olik gives Tamarie a nod as he begins an Ulfen song used to bolster the resolve of those defending a fortress wall. With skill he weaves the words and tune into something more than a song and the party can feel its effects swelling their own abilities.

With the bugs dealt with he steps behind Jirani to provide support.

Standard to Inspire Courage, move to get behind Jirani.

I took 4+2+5 damages taking me to -3 +2 =-1 I was being a quiet stiff LOL

gurgle

Ha, not sure why I didn't see to update this one sooner. I wish the Campaign page had like a last updated field :P

The goblin in the front gravely injured by Jirani stops and instead steps back. Letting his fellows with bows take shots instead.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1
Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Confirm: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Jirani get's peppered by arrows as about half of them stick into him, the other half clinking against the stones walls nearby.

-6 Jirani

Round 4
Tam, Jirani, Olik, Monsters, >Salador, Malik

HP 6/20

Seeing all the goblins armed with bows, he takes the opportunity to maneuver around, opening the hall for his allies to join him. He swings at one of the uninjured goblins standing on the platform. (The one SW of Jirani, 3nd in the line.)

Power attack, blessed, courage inspired, 1-handed: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 1 + 1 - 1 = 16
Damage, if applicable, courage inspired: 1d8 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 11

Seriously. They need to put a handicapper on this dice roller. I know I roll 10 or under way more than 50% of the time.

Edit: forgot Olik's inspire courage. Handicap comment still applies, though.

I second the handicap! :p
Atk (base, pbs, bless, courage: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 7 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 29
Dmg: 1d8 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 + 1 = 7
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Tam moves up, stayind behind Olik but aiming carefully for the throat before releasing her arrow. She aims at one in a flanking position, opening a position for Olik to step up. It flies true, not even grazing Olik's beard.

She turns around at Salador, and says
"Take my wand Malik, and get him back up on his feet. This cluster of enemies is perfect for one of his rogue bombs!"

;)

Malik draws a second wand and moves up, touching it to Salador's chest. "I have one myself. I'll get him back in the battle soon." he says.

CLW Wand 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Not sure which Tam hit (and I think killed). Olik attack the one due south if it's up, otherwise the one SW of him.

Moving swiftly to support Jiranis advance Olik strikes out at the first goblin he can reach.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 8
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 = 4

The nimble goblin manages to duck the blow before it can take his head off however.

AoO-J: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Malik heals Sal with a wand and Sal shakes it off as he stands up. Jirani moves in, avoiding a blow from the only goblin with a blade, and cuts one of the goblins down, opening the room for his other members to join him. Tam makes her shot putting another goblin down while Olik moves into the room. The arrow flying by his head must have been a distraction though as Olik isn't able to connect with the goblin.

The goblin adjacent to Jirani steps back and takes another shot along with the others, while the one goblin with his sword tries to injury Olik.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Confirm: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Damage: 2d4 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6
Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4
Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

-10 Jirani

Jirani takes two arrows, one very well placed which drop him to the floor as he bleeds on the ground. The goblin on Olik doesn't seem to have much luck with his attack.

Round 5
Tam, Jirani, Olik, Monsters, >Salador, Malik