GM Grecko - CotCT

Game Master Dr Grecko

Round Summary

Muldar barely misses with his xbow while Karralo epically fails in his attempt to hit Dylan with his sword.

Ralof moves closer to the fray ready to attack. provoking an AoO in the process.

Amendithas moves to Muldar and lays him out with the flat of his sword.

Ryder then moves past Karralo and uses Beguiling voice on him rendering him dazed for a round.

Dylan takes advantage of a dazed Karralo to move and hit him with his sword.

Round 2 Over, Round 3 begins

In round 3, Ryder will use a move action to reload his crossbow, and then...

If only Karralo is available as a target, and he is still conscious, Ryder will also use standard action to cast Flare on Karralo. DC 13 Fort save or be dazzled 1 minute.

If, however, an assailant has appeared from the top of the stairs, Ryder will fire at that assailant.
Crossbow: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 = 9 (+3 normal, +1 Bless)
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 8

If Karralo is no longer conscious by Ryder's turn and there is no other target available, Ryder will Ready a crossbow shot aimed up the stairs, and fire at any assailant that appears at the top of the stairs, but will not take the shot if he's firing into melee.

Both Ryder and Dylan will notice a charismatic man move to the top of the stairs. He is dressed in Korvosan guard livery and armor, however even from here you can tell he is irritated that the guard has found him.

"Cressida had to get someone else to do her dirty work I see. And the best you could come up with is a lame story about some innocent family. We are helping the citizens, Can you say the same?"

The timing of his words will be over the course of a round or two.. its longer than a round

As he begins his speech, he attacks the closest opponent, Ryder.

Longbow: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14 Miss, assuming you had cast Mage armor correct?
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Karralo is dazed this round and performs no action

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Ryder's Harrow Draw for this day (would have been done this morning).
Harrow Draw: 1d6 ⇒ 5 = Wisdom

Ralof will stand his ground and fire a arrow into Karralo.
bow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 that is sad...
damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

I feel I should warn you.. although Karralo is dazed and cannot make attacks of opportunity right now. Normally, if you fire a bow next to someone with a melee weapon, it will provoke an AoO. Just for future reference

Assuming there is room on the stairs for him to do so and also assuming he can make it to Verik...so many assumptions.

Amendithas makes his way up the stairs toward Verik.

Attack: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 2 + 1 = 22 (-4 Non Lethal, +1 Bless)
Large Bastard Sword: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (2, 6) + 6 = 14

Edit: Okay, I think I misread the map and it doesn't look like I can make it to Verik in one round. So I'll move as close as I can.

Dylan will move to upstairs and swing at the man with the long bow.

Longsword: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 8(+1 bless, +1 divine favor)
damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6 (+1 divine favor)

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Round 3 Summary

Verik showed himself and made a rousing speech as he fired at Ryder, just missing (probably would have hit but I forgot about something. Oh well)

Karralo was dazed for the round

Ralof attempts to put down Karralo before he can snap out of it but the knock on the arrow busted as he tried to draw.

Amendithas moves closer to Verik

Dylan moves up and attempts to put a hurt on Verik but misses.

Round 3 over Round 4 begins

Verik finishes up his speech as he drops his bow and with a move action, draws a shield, and with the Quickdraw feat, draws his spear.

From his position on the stairs he has high ground on Dylan (+1 attack)

Spear: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 1 = 20
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Karralo, snapping out of his daze, sees Ralof in front of him holding a bow. He attacks Ralof

Longsword: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

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Amendithas attempts to make his way up the stairs and past Verik.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

Assuming he makes it to his intended destination, he attacks Verik.

Attack: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6 (-4 Non Lethal, +1 Bless) Ouch.
Large Bastard Sword: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (6, 6) + 6 = 18

reroll of "Short" Spear damage.. Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Your round 3 summary omitted the shot that Ryder fired at Verik, and presumably missed.

For Round 4, Ryder uses his Beguiling Voice on Verik, saying "Put down your spear and have a beer, a round we'll buy for thee."

DC 13 Will save or be dazzled 1 round.

ralof fires an arrow at karralo.
bow: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8(+1 bless, +6 for feats and stuff)
damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

I need to take care of a few AoO's here:

Amendithas Does not succeed in moving directly through Veriks Square. DC=CMD+5.. (17+5) He is stopped short and provokes an AoO. You are stopped short while sharing a square with Dylan, meaning both of you are without your dex bonus until you no longer share the square..

Shortspear AoO: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 1 = 19 Hits
damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Ralof is firing in melee range of Karralo and will also provoke an AoO.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 Misses
damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

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Your round 3 summary omitted the shot that Ryder fired at Verik, and presumably missed.

For Round 4, Ryder uses his Beguiling Voice on Verik, saying "Put down your spear and have a beer, a round we'll buy for thee."

DC 13 Will save or be dazzled 1 round.

Sorry about that.. yes it was a miss, not sure why I omitted it..

Ryder sings an amusing tune at Verik, However, Verik laughs, and says "Are you serious! What kind of guardsmen did that witch Cressida send at me?"

You get the impression that the effect washed over him and he may be too powerful for the effect to take hold (AKA too high of HD)

Dylan swings at Verik before taking a 5 foot step back

Long Sword: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 9(bless and Devine Favor)

damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7 (divine favor)

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Round 4 Summary

Verik abandons his bow and opts for his shield/spear combo. He takes a stab at Dylan hitting him for a bit of damage.

Karralo snaps out of his daze and attacks Ralof for a minor hit.

Ralof tries to shoot Karralo (taking an attack of opportunity for his effort) Both, Ralof and Karralo miss their attacks.

Amendithas does his best to get behind Verik but falls a bit short, taking a spear hit AoO for his effort, his attack misses a shielded Verik.

Ryder tries to daze Verik with his voice, but the effect washes over him.

Dylan takes a futile swing at verik before moving out of his shared square with Amendithas.

Round 4 complete, Round 5 begins.

*edit- I realized I hadn't updated the city map with the AtWM location.. it's number 5 on the city map link.

Unwilling to give up his superior positioning, Verik stands tall and stabs at the newfound barbarian target in front of him.

Shortspear: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 1 = 24 (high ground) Hits
damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 Ouch.. Max.

A devastating spear-strike to Amendithas renders him bloodied (aka less than half hp)

"You don't have to be a pawn of the guard! There is a better way." He says, as he pulls the spear from Amendithas' shoulder.

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Karralo swings at Ralof again.

Longsword: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 Miss
dmg: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Dylan grabs the wand and uses it on Amendithas

CLW wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

In round 5, Ryder casts Flare on Verik (or on Karralo if Verik is subdued).

Flare DC 13 Fort save or be dazzled 1 minute.

*edit* Ryder will use his move action to reload his crossbow.

Ralof fires another 2 arrow at karralo feeling frustrated with his lack of marksmanship.
shot1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
shot: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Karralo will take his AoO at Ralof,

Longsword: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13 Miss
damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Karralo fails to connect as Ralof places an arrow directly into the chest of the assailant. Karralo falls to the ground and begins to bleed.

It's actually 1d20+5 which is still a hit.. But for future reference, please roll your attacks like this as it will help both you and me to know what effects are being utilized

{dice=Shot1]1d20+6+1-2{/dice] (Bless,RapidShot)
Shot1: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 1 - 2 = 18 (Bless,RapidShot)

That way I will know that your normal attack is +6 and your +1 is for bless and -2 is for rapidshot

Amendithas makes another attempt to strike Verik.

Attack: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 1 = 10 (-4 Non Lethal, +1 Bless)
Large Bastard Sword: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (1, 6) + 6 = 13

Well that's not going to do much. And thanks for the CLW Dylan, much appreciated!

Verik Fort Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13 Barely makes it..

Round Summary

Verik stabs Amendithas with some healthy spear points dealing a nice bunch of damage.

Karralo swings and misses Ralof

Ralof returns a rapid shot provoking an AoO which missed, and Ralof puts an arrow into the chest of Karralo dropping him to the floor. He is currently "dying".

Amendithas fails to connect with Verik

Ryder casts Flare on Verik, but he manages to shrug off the effect.

Dylan sees Amendithas take a big hit and decides to heal him with a wand charge.

Round 5 over Round 6 begins.

*Note - Make sure to keep track of wand charges and arrows/ammunition on your char sheets.

Verik sees his comrade fall in battle. "I thought the guard was supposed to take us alive! Your cruelty has hit a new low! Karralo was a good man!"

He takes another stab at Amendithas.

Shortspear: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 1 = 20 (high ground) Hits
damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

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Karralo is no longer a threat.

Ryder draws his wand of Magic Missile (dropping his crossbow as a free action if necessary) and activates it upon Verik, and saying "Surrender yourself and we can help him. You'll all survive to rot in a prison for what you've done."

MM(CL1): 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Ever the glutton for punishment, Amendithas again swings at Verik.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 15 (+1 Bless, +2 Rage)
Large Bastard Sword: 2d8 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (6, 4) + 6 + 3 = 19 (+3 Rage)

Ralof shoots an arrow at Verik, but first moves to bottom of the stairs.
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Bow: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11 (base +6, +1 for bless, +1 for point blank)
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 (+1 point blank)

Both Ralof and Amendithas will miss Verik, although Amendithas' (counting the +1 for masterwork) attack does glance off Veriks shield. The Rage Smash is in full effect! (be sure to track your rage rounds used, and remember if you stop raging, you become fatigued)

Ryder will connect with his wand of Magic missile because.... it always hits... Good 'ol reliable.

Dylan is up.

Dylan can't do much to help Amendithas in the fight so he runs down the steps to try and stableize the man bleeding out.

heal check: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

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Round 6 Summary

Verik spouts off some diatribe about you being the bad guys, while their purpose is noble. He then attacks Amendithas causing some damage to the hulking half-orc

Ralof, moved to the bottom of the stairs to fire up at Verik, but was concerned about hitting his collegues so his shot went adrift.

Amendithas, Tired of missing. Gets really angry.. and then proceeds to miss.

Ryder fires, "Old Faithful" at Verik for a small amount of damage.

Dylan, wanting to save Karralo from outright death, moves to stabilize him. His heal check reveals that Karralo had managed to stabilize on his own. (you can view the GM Only spoiler above if you wish now)

Round 6 over, Round 7 begins

Verik seems surprised that Dylan would move to help his friend. But quickly snaps back to reality. "Let me guess? Worth more alive are we? A true guardsmen wouldn't be so careless!", he quips.

Shortspear: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 1 = 18 (high ground) Hits
dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 Amendithas is bloodied again

Dylan hearing Amendithas take another hit runs back up to heal him.

assuming no one takes his previous spot.

CLW Wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

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Furious at himself for continuing to miss, Amendithas rages and strikes again.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 1 + 2 = 16 (+1 Bless, +2 Rage) Seriously?
Large Bastard Sword: 2d8 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (7, 6) + 6 + 3 = 22 (+3 Rage)

Ralof fires bleeding arrow at Verik.
bow: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Bleed rounds: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Ryder fires another magic missile at Verik while singing the trigger word into a snarky quip.

MM: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Round 7 Summary

Verik continues his assault on the Half Orc, damaging him ever so slightly.

Ralof struggles to connect through the cover Verik now enjoys.

Amendithas swings.. angrier than ever.. still misses.

Ryder fires old faithful "Your weapons must drop to spare'ya, if not just eat a Pакета" (Russian seems like a wonderful language for command words.. hehe)

Dylan then heals Amendithas.

Round 7 over Round 8 Begins

*I forgot to account for the HP provided by Rage.. you get an extra 4 and your max is 30 right now

Verik is becoming visibly frustrated. "You are indeed formidable opponents. You could do so much better. Why do you let the guard poison your mind?"

Shortspear: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 1 = 20 (High Ground) Hit
dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

ralof fires a bleed arrow at verik.
bow: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Bleed rounds: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Dylan frustrated only one can engage Verik at a time rushes him trying to run him into the wall behind him.

Bull Rush: 1d20 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 24 (bless and Divine)

Take That

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Amendithas, cursing his incredibly bad luck, swings again.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 1 + 2 = 13 (+1 Bless, +2 Rage)
Large Bastard Sword: 2d8 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (4, 6) + 6 + 3 = 19 (+3 Rage)

AoO for the bulrush (provided ryder doesn't have a trick up his sleeve to prevent it)

Shortspear: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 1 = 11 Big Miss

Ryder goes for a hat-trick and fires another MM

"Pакета, heretic!"

MM: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Round 8 Summary

Verik Stabs Amendithas once again while spouting off his disapproval of the guard.

Ralof Hits despite the cover for 5 damage (1 round of bleed to follow on the start of Veriks turn)

Amendithas fails and flails as he still can't connect.

Ryder hits again with the wand

Dylan channeling his inner Tulis, forces back Verik with all his might.

Round 8 complete, Round 9 Begins.

*After round 10 it should be noted that any 1 minute long buffs will no longer be functioning. (if we get to round 10)

Verik is taken aback by the sudden onslaught by Dylan. With the damage he's taken and loss of positioning, he seeks to regain a bit of both.

He moves, provoking an AoO from Dylan as he does so, drawing a small vial from his belt while he moves. Upon reaching the doorway in the middle of the room, he drinks from the vial.

Mystery Drink: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (5, 2) + 3 = 10

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Dylan's AoO

AoO: 1d20 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 9

Ryder will move to the north wall of the upstairs room and once there, will drop his wand as a free action and fire the crossbow he's been holding in his other hand, shouting at Verik, "Surrender!"

Crossbow: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 3 + 1 = 22(Bless) Yeah!
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 6 Yeah!

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Dylan moves and throws a tangle foot bag at Veriks feet.

tangle foot: 1d20 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 15
ranged touch

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