GM Edwin's River Queen (Inactive)

Game Master Insnare

Approaching the archers, Angelo asks, "Has anyone got a lantern? Or perhaps just some lantern oil?"

Oh - and Angelo will also give a look-over to ensure there is no emerging ambush of the archers.

"My apologies, Angelo-san, but I do not," Yoshiyaru replied quickly.

Faruq hands Angelo two oil flasks.

Sorry everyone, I was traveling for the holidays and neither of my parents had reliable internet.

Mem'basi attacks the Girrallion (because he is in the way) and connects with his right claw doing damage.

Corvus casts smite evil

Faruq moves next to the statue and pours oil onto the statue and ignites it (takes 10) damage 1d3 ⇒ 1

Angelo,Mercs, Chivane, Selim, Yoshi, Girrallon, Poulain, Druid,

"Why Faruq, how generous. Let me see if I can find something vandalous to do with that!" And Angelo takes one bottle and tosses it squarely at the totem.

Round 3
standard: Splash attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Splash Attack reference

Angelo's damage on the totem 1d3 ⇒ 3

Having delayed the mercenary crossbowmen set the tips of their crossbow bolts on fire and attack the totem pole.

M1 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20 damage 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 plus fire damage 1d3 ⇒ 1

M2 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3, miss and drops his crossbow.

M3 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9, miss

Chivane continues the prayer attack on the totem, DC18 will save, Totem will save 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4, fail.

Selim delays

Yoshi, Girrallon, Poulain, Druid,

If the Charau-ka is still in front of Yoshi, he will attack it.
If not, he will take a 5-foot step and attack the Girrallon.

Attacking with falcata in a two-handed strike: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

I'm sure that that attack missed! :P

Yoshi struck at the nearest opponent, but failed to connect.

"Oni's breath!" he cursed as his attack missed.

Poulain shoots again at the druid if possible, girrallon if not. attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19 damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Yoshi's attack misses.

Girrallion full attacks Mem'basi throwing axe left 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28 hit 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7, right 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15 miss, bite 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13, miss.

Poulain strikes the girrallon barely phasing the beast.

The druid standing behind the girrallon retreats further back into the cavern.

Round 4

Mem’basi, leopard wild shape, power attack, full attack
bite to hit, flanking: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 2 = 30, confirm 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 2 = 14 no
bite damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8,
claw 1 to hit: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 8 + 2 = 23
claw 1 damage: 1d3 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
claw 2 to hit: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 8 + 2 = 28
claw 2 damage: 1d3 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Zimba is available and moves simultaneously with Mem'basi

Zimba full attack (pounce)
bite to hit: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 2 = 13miss
claw 1 to hit: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 2 = 12 miss
claw 2 to hit: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 3 + 2 = 23
claw 2 damage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
claw 3 to hit: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 3 + 2 = 18miss
claw 4 to hit: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 3 + 2 = 23
claw 4 damage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Corvus, Faruq, Angelo, Mercs, Chivane, Selim, Yoshi, Girrallon, Poulain, Druid,

Corvus continues to advance on the druid until she is within striking range. She ignores everything else in her way.

The map suggests she is not near the Druid yet

"I had no idea there was such fun in burning things. Pharasma forgive me, but Corvus your gods of light may have some appeal."

"And you, good friend archers... many thanks for the spark!"

Round 4
previous round burn continues: damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2
standard: Splash attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14, damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

I cant even move things on the map anymore, so Corvus can attack whomever she pleases....

In that case...

Corvus closes on the Druid, holy prayers on her lips. Her swordwork is mesmerising, as she spins and swirls before unleashing an attack.

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 241d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

EDIT

Rolling for Critial Threat

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 71d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Corvus strikes the druid in the side.

Faruq pours more oil on the fire 1d3 ⇒ 3

continuous burn damage from before 1d6 ⇒ 6

M1 attacks the Girrallon with his crossbow 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

M2 and M3 pick up their crossbows.

Chivane continues her prayer attack DC 18 will save 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14, fail.

Selim moves to attack the girrallon with his dagger 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24 hit, damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2, sneak attack 2d6 ⇒ (4, 4) = 8 plus poison, DC 18 fortitude 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14 fail, dex damage 1d2 ⇒ 1

Yoshi, Girrallon, Poulain, Druid,

Yoshi repositioned slightly to better strike at the Girrallon.

Attacking with falcata in a two-handed strike: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17

Damage (if a 17 hits...): 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Jean-Phillipe moves to see the druid and fires. attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11 damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Yoshi's slice misses(AC b/c poison is now 18).

Girrallon full attacks throwing axe left Mem'basi 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16 miss, , right 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13 miss, bite 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13 miss,

Poulain's arrow misses the druid

The druid takes a 5ft step backwards and casts Shellally(I spellt it wrong)

Round 5

em’basi, leopard wild shape, power attack, full attack
bite to hit, flanking: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 8 + 2 = 21
bite damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
claw 1 to hit: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 8 + 2 = 27
claw 1 damage: 1d3 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
claw 2 to hit: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 2 = 13 miss

Zimba is available and moves simultaneously with Mem'basi

Zimba full attack
bite to hit:1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 2 = 19
bite 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
claw 1 to hit:1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 3 + 2 = 19 damage 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
claw 2 to hit: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 2 = 11 miss

Corvus, Faruq, Angelo, Mercs, Chivane, Selim, Yoshi, Girrallon, Poulain, Druid,

Corvus continues her assault on the Druid, her blade spinning and slashing as she looks for the perfect opening.

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 151d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Corvus strikes the druid in the thigh where a soggy bit of fur is noticeable.

Faruq moves to flank the druid with Corvus using his falchion 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 7 + 2 = 22 hit 2d4 + 13 ⇒ (4, 3) + 13 = 20 slashing the druid squarely with his sword.

Angelo, lacking any further good ammunition, ensures that his sword is at hand and prepares to repel any attack on the archers.

"You get 'em boys - make 'em look like pincushions."

Round 4
previous round burn continues: damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

continuous burn damage from before 1d6 ⇒ 6

M1 attacks the Girrallon with his crossbow 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20 hits, damage 1d8 ⇒ 7

M2 attacks Girrallon with his crossbow 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14miss

and M3 attacks Girrallon with his crossbow 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16, miss

Chivane continues her prayer attack DC 18 will save 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6 fail.

Selim attacks the girrallon with his dagger 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23 , hit, damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5, sneak attack2d6 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7 plus poison, DC 18 fortitude 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13 fail, dex damage 1d2 ⇒ 2,

The dagger's poison hits the large four-armed ape and hits its bloodstream and the beast has a heart attack, falls to the ground, drops its throwing axe, and grasps its chest with its upper left hand and yelps in pain as it dies...

Yoshi, Poulain, Druid,

Poulain curses nastily in Galt, annoyed at his performance. He steadies his aim and fires again at the druid. attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

"Good hit Selim-san!" Yoshi said as he moved forward to attack the druid, taking care not to block the ranged combatants' field of fire.

Attacking with falcata in a two-handed strike: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28

Damage if a hit: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

Yoshi's falcata slashes the druid

Poulain's arrow hits the mark.

The druid attacks Corvus with her shillelleigh intensified magic club 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17 and misses.

"Fantastico! Poulain, you see those are the dazzling moves of one of the devout of the Gods of Light!"

After a moment of consideration, "Oh, and yes. Everyone else is making a most excellent showing as well. But mio dio do you see how she dances?"

Yoshiyaru spared the outlandish man a glance before returning his attention to the druid.

Mem’basi, leopard wild shape, power attack, full attack
bite to hit, flanking:1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 8 + 2 = 28
bite damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
claw 1 to hit: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 2 = 30, confirm 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 2 = 12 no
claw 1 damage: 1d3 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
claw 2 to hit: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 2 = 30, confirm 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 2 = 20 yes
claw 2 damage: 2d3 + 12 ⇒ (1, 2) + 12 = 15
claw 3 to hit: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 8 + 2 = 23
claw 3 damage: 1d3 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
claw 4 to hit: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 2 = 18
claw 4 damage: 1d3 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Zimba is available and moves simultaneously with Mem'basi

Zimba full attack (pounce)
bite to hit: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 2 = 23
bite 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
claw 1 to hit: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 3 + 2 = 21
claw 1 damage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
claw 2 to hit:1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 3 + 2 = 17
claw 2 damage:1d3 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
claw 3 to hit: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 3 + 2 = 23
claw 3 damage:1d3 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
claw 4 to hit: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 2 = 25
claw 4 damage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

The simultaneous attacks of Mem'basi and Zimba on the druid bring it down thrashing its carcass.

The totem pole is the only thing left

Corvus, Faruq, Angelo, Mercs, Chivane, Selim, Yoshi, Poulain,

In the absence of anything more practical, Corvus will now start to hack at the totem

Corvus sees the Druid drop to the floor and now turns her attention fully on the totem. In a trance like state, she swings and whirls her blade, looking to deal the maximum damage to the totem.

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 61d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Corvus hits the burning totem apparently doing no additional damage.

Faruq says "We need to get this get this thing a cookin' or we will never defeat this thing of evil, Corvus, do you have any magical means to destroy evil artefacts? Everyone if you have oil, lets use it, if not gather all of the cloth and wood you can...

Corvus stops attacking the totem, her moves slowing gracefully until she comes to a complete stop.

Turnings Faruq, she says, " Nothing magical. I tend to focus on living things not lumps of wood." With that she shrugs and looks around for flammable items.

"My bright Raven - can you work with me some little while? And perhaps some of you archers? I have an idea..."

Gathering together approximately 1/2 dozen volunteers, Angelo assembles a work detail to assemble a funeral pyre immediately at the mouth of the cave. He dispatches one of the archers to retrieve a saw from the ship (every ship has a saw). Having assembled a pyre, Angelo will assemble the funeral detail into a funeral cortege, and set off intot he cave to retrieve the totem.

"Corvus, I'll dedicate the pyre to Pharasma, if you'll provide flames dedicated to Saraenrae, I think we may just put stop to this diabolic activity."

Aye says the three mercenaries as the help Angelo procure some wood.

Corvus smiles at Angelo. "I don't even have a tinderbox to use, but I can provide some appropriate words."

"I have flint and steel, Angelo-san," Yoshi said as he sheathed his sword and walked over.

He withdrew the items and held them out to Angelo.

Poulain grunts and starts skinning the gorrilons.

Angelo reidrects Yoshi to Corvus, "The young lady should start a fire for this purpose."

Angelo hefts the axe one of the sailors returned from the ship, gathering some of the sailors along with him, "We've got one last stick to gather for the fire."

Angelo enters the cavern, and moves toward the back of the cave. Motioning the men to wait about 30 feet away, Angelo tries to see if the totem can be moved, or if it needs to be chopped down. If the answer is chopped down - well, that's why Angelo brought a chopping-axe.

Chivane looks at Angelo and says Do not touch that totem... Just set it on fire and then we can begone.

The amount of firewood brought in from the outside looks like enough to keep a fire going for a solid hour.

"Well then, I guess it's a bonfire, rather than a pyre. I can't say that m'Lady Pharasma will be most pleased with that answer, but she is patient. All come to her eventually."

And so with that, the mountain (of wood) comes to Mohammed (the totem). Angelo still encourages Corvus to dedicate the fire to the Dawnflower.

Once the bonfire has gotten a significant start, and in no danger of failing (short of a major explosion...), then everyone exits the cave all together.

Having left the cave, Angelo takes a moment to bless and seal the threshold. 'This doesn't have the force of divine magic behind it. However the ritual and seals may attract the fickle attention of Lady Pharasma.'

As you leave the cave, plumes of purple smoke shoot out and you hear a monstrous noise as a green lightning bolt slams into the mountain above the cave causing a cave in and a mild tremor.

Chivane jumps in her skiff and says Thank you for rescuing me once again, I am in your debt. I may have a job for people of your ilk in a month or so, I have to complete my journey, so tata!

Selim turns to the group, Are you people going to Bloodcove? If so, I will take you there

Corvus lights the fire at the foot of the totem and in a clear and soft tone says, "Let this fire be a physical manifestation of the goddess of the sun, redemption, honesty and healing.  You are the Healing Flame, and the Everlight. You teach us  temperance and patience in all things but there are those who have no interest in redemption and these deserve nothing but swift justice.  Please be our guiding light into the darkest hearts and lands."

Her voice quavers slightly as she finishes the final sentence.

After Corvus said her prayer, Yoshiyaru turned to Selim.

"Thank you for the kind offer, Selim-san, but we just came from there. We are heading upriver."

PLEASE IGNORE MY LAST POST!

After Corvus said her prayer, Yoshiyaru turned to Selim.

"Thank you for the kind offer, Selim-san. As the girrallon threat has been dispatched, we probably should return to Bloodcove."

The foreign half-elf looked to his companions to see if they concurred.

"Well if the captain and crew aren't going to politely expire and leave us salvage rights, then I guess a ride back downriver might be a boon. A poor substitute. You'd think they'd at least make some effort to appear to want to die for our benefit. Merdalors such ingratitude."

"And then the mountain falls in on the lair of the beasts. And us with no loot to show for it. Dai! that job he's proposed better be a good one."

Looking at Corvus, "That must have been one efficaco prayer there. Though I hadn't suspected the dawnflower worked in lightning."

A sinister smirk comes across Selim's face Well youngin, I hate to be disappointing you, but, I could most definitely hire y'all on as protectors for my return journey in two days or so... Well as much as I love hell fire of Anzaghan as the rest of the Mwanjjjj... Let's have a few tankards in Bloodcove, shall we?

"I believe a return to Bloodcove is in order."

Turning to the others, Yoshi added, "Do the rest of you agree?"

"I for one am in agreement. We have done what needed t be done.

Excellent!!!

Your group boards the River Queen and shove off. The ten miles that it took you to walk through the triple canopy jungle melts away in the afternoon sun. Dusk rolls in as the boat near Bloodcove and Selim seems relieved to make it to port.

Yoshiyaru stood quietly at the boat's stern as the vessel moved to dock.

As you disembark the River Queen, the captain stops you and says "I would like to thank you once again for setting me and my crew free from those evil buggers and, in addition, I would like to discuss with you a business proposition this evening if you care to let me buy you a
drink at the Tickling Keelhaul this evening, however in the interim I must check in with my employers and deliver what is left of my goods.”

"Of course, Selim-san," Yoshi said.

"We have business to attend to as well. Until this evening."

Yoshi looked to the others before nimbly disembarking.