GM_Goat's First Steps Part 2

Game Master Capricornus

Abasi eyes Guido wryly. "What constitutes a monster?"

Tarka eyes Guido. "We'kan asha umak hekal u'o shaka. Tela gotaka um eeto kalasha 'Katana'."

"You follow. I tell rest of tribe to stand back." she says, leading you to the door in the North wall of this chamber. The other Kobolds let you all pass, whispering among themselves. Tarka opens the other door and steps into the room on the other side and says in Draconic, "Mekaleka umal! Kobolda ekans! Hasala rokal indo jushi oldo! Kika uo himake. Uiko hashake elamanda!"

There is a commotion in the other room. When you enter, you see; this large room was once two, but the wall between them has been partially torn down, and the broken door now serves as a makeshift altar. The candles and strange statues that decorate it all face the dark alcove
beyond the broken wall. Four Kobolds are standing from kneeling positions before the altar.

A voice comes from the alcove.

MAP

Anya calls back in Draconic:

She lobs her lit sunrod toward the darkened alcove. "Show yourself!"

The Sunrod tumbles through the air and lands among the Kobolds. There is a pause, then appearing, as if from nowhere, a smooth-skinned, hairless humanoid with penetrating eyes and skin that shifts and changes to mimic his surroundings. He replies to Anya in Draconic.

The Kobolds all look at Tarka, who gestures at them to stand aside. After a momentary hesitation, they do, and the Fire Speaker glares at them angrily and shouts at them in Draconic.

He gestures back to the statue behind him and speaks a word in another language.

A gout of flame erupts from the mouth of the statue and the Kobolds cringe.

Fedorean, finally seeing the "Fire Speaker" puts his sword away and draws his crossbow and loads it and takes aim at the creature from across the room ready to shoot at the first opportunity. He yells across the room at the fire Speaker:

"Give up NOW, leave the Katana on the ground and leave this place and never return..or prepare to meet your end!!"

Elian watches grimly as Anya throws the sunrod and when he sees the Fire Speaker he understands the title. His ever wandering gaze catches on the statue... Elian begins speaking quietly and suddenly his eyes take on a blue glow, similar to the way Anya's had earlier. He sweeps his gaze across the room once more before settling back on the statue.

Elian casts Detect Magic and will look for any auras in the room.

Fedorean hearing the words that the "Fire Speaker" says, mimics him and yells the same word loud across the room!

Since i dont speak kelish, i am attempting to just mimic the same sounds as the fire speaker to see if i can make the statue shoot fire as well, thinking that if I can make it shoot, the kobolds will realize that hes a fake, i dont know if i need to make any kind of check for this action, if i do let me know

Abasi looks sideways at Fedorean, then steps further into the room, and speaks loudly and clearly towards the Fire Speaker. His sword and shield are drawn. "You heard my elven friend. Give us the katana, leave the kobolds be, and there will be no violence today. If you refuse, we will have to attack. A regrettable outcome for both sides. Please, step aside."

Fedorean, make a Bluff, or Perform: Mimicry check.

The Fire Speaker sneers at you all. Speaking in Common for the first time, he says. "You come into my home making threats and you expect me to do what you want? You are just robbers!" He steps out from behind the altar as he speaks and stands with his hands held at the ready before him.

Bluff: 1d20 ⇒ 10

Fedorean doesn't waste anymore time listening to the Fire Speaker talk,He yells back at the Fire Speaker:

"Yes, and we are also the bringers of your Death!!

Fedorean takes aim at the things head and without even another warning lets his bolt fly!

Attack Roll: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Crit Confirmation: 1d20 ⇒ 10
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 2

(since the Fire speaker hasnt acted yet, im assuming hes still flat footed and subject to my Sneak attack damage

Sneak Attack Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

oops soory about the last posts avatar i keep forgetting to change it back..lol

As Fedorean's bolt is let fly, the Fire Speaker responds by directing a ray of blinding light at his face.

Ranged Touch 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

The ray strikes Fedorean and he is blinded!

Fedorean is Blinded for one round.

Initiative
Anya, Halkale, Elian, Drogan
Fire Speaker
Abasi, Fedorean, Guido

Anya gestures quickly and speaks a few words of power; a faint shield-shaped shimmering in the air appears briefly, then fades away. Casting Shield on herself. AC 14 now.

Drogan sees Anya speaking to the creature in her language. Then hears the creature speak in Taldane. Drogan translates that to Elian. Drogan looks at the creature to determine if it is undead, seeing how the ghoul was speaking to us as well.

Drogan moves two spaces to the left, then up-left diagonal one square.

Halkale moves up 3 squares, basically same row as the Fire-speaker. And delays action until answer give in GM spoiler.

With his shield and spear ready, Elian whispers to his gods in the Celestial tongue. His spear hand begins to glow white as he reaches out towards Abasi. When Elian's hand touches the fighter, the glow spreads to Abasi and he suddenly finds the pain from his wounds easing away!

Cure Light Wounds on Abasi.

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Fedorean's bolt strikes the Fire Speaker (4 Damage).

Drogan's swing is off the mark as he is unable to figure out what this creature us exactly.

The Fire Speaker remains unmoved, however, and he seems to be readying himself once again, but for what, you can't tell.

Initiative
Abasi, Fedorean, Guido

MAP

I can still attack, correct?

Yes, go ahead.

Guido moves up to put the grips on the Fire Speaker.

grapple: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

Abasi nods at Elian, a silent thank you for the healing, and then steps up and takes a swing at the Fire Speaker.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

As Guido surges forward, the Fire Speaker flicks his hands, casting a spell.

One of his hands reaches into a pouch at his belt and he hurls forth a handful of sand. The sand transforms into a spray of sparkling light that engulfs Guido and Drogan.

Will saves from Guido and Drogan please.

Abasi's swing is off center as he swerves to avoid the spray.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Halkale seizes the opportunity to move closer to the Kobolds, hoping they remain neutral, which also provides a nice lane to fire at the Fire Speaker.

Halkale fires his arrow directly at the midsection of the hairless humanoid, and he watches as the arrow flies true.

Will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

In the future, feel free to roll my saves. It'll keep things moving a little faster.

Will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Same here, just roll mine. It's much quicker. Also I probably wouldn't have failed :-P

Fedorean puts his Crossbow away and draws his sword, he moves into position behind the fire speaker while he is distracted with the other party members..he he attacks the Fire Speaker, although unable to sneak attack due to being blind this round

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22 (In order to move faster than 50%)

Attack Roll: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Being blinded Fedorean Misses his target and catches nothing but air!

Guess I need to put a sticky note on my laptop to remind me to change my avatar..lol

Drogan and Guido are overcome by the Fire Speaker's magic and fall senseless to the ground! 2d4 ⇒ (4, 1) = 5

Unconscious for 5 rounds

Initiative
Elian, Anya, Halkale, Drogan Unconscious
Fire Speaker
Abasi, Fedorean, Guido Unconscious

This dudes a real bastard..knocked out a couple of our best melee in one hit..do i still get sneak attack bonus even though they are unconscious?..lol

Fedorean says:

"Anya do you have any magic that will wake this guys back up?"

Halkale watches as two of his companions fall unconcious on the ground.

He pulls another arrow out of his quiver and fires at at the Fire Speaker.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Fedorean, you can edit your post for an hour, all you do is edit and switch the character and it'll fix it for you. Also, guessing my shot missed.
Also, I typically Preview my post just to make sure I am on the right character.

I typically do too, but forget to look at my avatar..lol

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

Anya incants a short phrase in an odd mixture of Elven and Draconic, flinging a hand out in the direction of the humanoid. A bolt of magical force flies from her hand toward the humanoid's chest. Casting Magic Missile: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

"Afraid not," she replies to Fedorean. "In fact, don't bother trying to wake them. It won't get you anywhere. They'll come around in a minute."

Initiative
Elian
Fire Speaker 17 Damage
Abasi, Fedorean, Guido Unconscious

Elian maneuvers himself to surround the Fire Speaker with the rest of the party. With two of them down, it was time for him to assist in a more direct manner! He stabs his spear towards the Fire Speaker!

Movement Action to move into position next to the Fire Speaker. Standard Action to attack. (Ugh, can't wait for next level to get Color Spray...)

Attack: 1d20 ⇒ 10
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Might not get another chance to post today, so just making my action for after the Fire Speaker's. If he incapacitates me or something, then just disregard.

Abasi swings at the Fire Speaker once again, but then follows his attack with a shield bash.

Attack (longsword): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Attack (shield): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

I don't have access to my laptop right now, but I want to keep moving. The Fire Speaker steps diagonally up and to the left, and Abasi steps in to the space he was just occupying.

Battered by Anya's spell and Halkale's arrow, the Fire Speaker steps back and pulls a vial from a pouch, then aims his fingers at Abasi, casting a spell.

A dart of translucent force slams into Abasi's chest.

1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 Damage

Abasi, undaunted by the magical assault, steps forward and swings at the Fire Speaker, and though off-balance, his shield cracks the creature on the shoulder.

[b]Initiative
Fedorean, Guido Unconscious
Anya, Halkale, Elian, Drogan Unconscious
Fire Speaker 22 Damage

I don't have access to my laptop right now, but I want to keep moving. The Fire Speaker steps diagonally up and to the left, and Abasi steps in to the space he was just occupying.

Battered by Anya's spell and Halkale's arrow, the Fire Speaker steps back and pulls a vial from a pouch, then aims his fingers at Abasi, casting a spell.

A dart of translucent force slams into Abasi's chest.

1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 Damage

Abasi, undaunted by the magical assault, steps forward and swings at the Fire Speaker, and though off-balance, his shield cracks the creature on the shoulder.

Initiative
Fedorean, Guido Unconscious
Anya, Halkale, Elian, Drogan Unconscious
Fire Speaker 22 Damage

Fedorean Moves back and up staying behind the Fire Speaker..he yells at his comrades:

"Guys help me Get him cornered up here!!, this bastards going down!!

Fedorean attempts to steal the katana from the fire Speaker..

Slight of hand: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Incanting another short phrase, Anya stretches her hand out in the fire-speaker's direction. A small green orb hisses as it forms in the air in front of her fingers, then flies toward the fire-speaker.

Acid Splash ranged touch attack: 1d20 ⇒ 12

damage: 1d3 ⇒ 2

Halkale grabs another arrow and fires at the Fire Speaker.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Dangit!

Missing

Elian maintains his position around the Fire Speaker, making sure he does not allow the creature to get around him to the others. He then jabs his spear at the Fire Speaker once more!

Attack: 1d20 ⇒ 13
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

With Elian's strike, the Fire Speaker stumbles, the wounds he has taken seem to just about be enough to take him off his feet. He staggers and drops the vial in his hand which clinks as it hits the floor. "Mercy! Mercy! I surrender!" he calls out.

Fedorean Looks at the Fire speaker and says in a ice cold voice:

"I will show no mercy, You had your chance to co-operate and chose instead to attack..now you will meet your end"

Really wanted to quote pulp fiction here..LoL..Ezekiel 25:17..lol

with that the Elf attempts to Shove his short sword through the monsters eyeball and out the back of its skull..

Attack Roll: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20
Damage roll: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Fedorean: That 19 you rolled for the short sword is a threat to crit.

oh..you are right short sword is 19-20..i forgot that..thank you, i will remember that from now on..so many numbers to remember ..lol

Crit check: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14

Confirms. 1d6 ⇒ 2 damage.

Fedorean takes the opportunity to strike at a surrendering foe, and stabs him in the neck. The Fire Speaker falls on his back, bleeding heavily from his wounds. His skin takes on a grey, stone-like texture.

Tarka steps up and says something in Draconic to the other Kobolds, and they all cheer. Some are more enthusiastic than others, but the sentiment seems to be that Tarka is once again chief. She turns to you.

"Fire Speaker dead. You take his things and go in peace with Kobolds." she says, showing her teeth in a grin.

The Fire Speaker has two Potions, a mundane Dagger, a spell component pouch, a Spellbook and the Jade Katana.

Elian glares at Fedorean after he kills tbe Fire Speaker. Despite not being able to understand what was said, he understood the creature was surrendering. He uses the blunt end of his spear to jab Fedorean in the chest. "We do not kill surrendering foes. To kill an enemy in battle is one thing. To execute is another completely."

Elian walks awah from the rogue, but calls back over his shoulder. "I'll be watching you."

Abasi leans over the Fire Speaker and takes the katana, and then turns to Fedorean. His mouth is turned down at the corners, and several hard lines have appeared on his forehead as his eyes narrow. "What in the world were you thinking? He surrendered. Are you that bloodthirsty? In what world would you find that action to be of reasonable thought? Or to put it in a way that you might understand - how did that benefit you?"

He turns to the others, not sparing the elf a second glance, and gestures with his head towards the exit. "We've found what we came for. Guido and Fedorean even got their trade agreements. Let's go."

"No Im smart..that thing would have tried to kill us the second our back was turned..it had a chance to surrender and chose instead....to die..The way i see it i just saved your rear ends from having to fight it again later..or at the very least would have taken its anger out on these creatures..I just did you a favor.."