GM Henry Fortuna's First Steps (Sessions 1-2) [Completed] (Inactive)

Game Master Signore di Fortuna

"... neither do I." Kurth agrees and draws his sword, looking around nervously.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Initiative (if needed): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

You do not see anything in the webbing besides the small corpses.

Here is a MAP of what you've discovered so far. There is more to the room on the left, but there did not appear to be anything in there. A brief note on my labels for the new ones to the group: players are green, L=Luthor, R=Roka, K=Kurth, and F=Fendahl. I have omitted Tori for the time being since I have not heard from her player. All the squares that have a gray line in them are covered in webs (you may only move at half speed through them).

EDIT:Updated map, Google Drive is being wonky so you might have to wait a bit.

Lets stay to the path, and out of the way of those webs. Luthor draws his weapon, ready for something to strike out from the webs.

Thanks for the map. That is a shame about Tori - especially since she was one of the original survivors. Maybe she will still show.

Also, not sure if you may want to add a "C" for Fendahl's cat lion companion.
Since L is already taken.

Ah, yeah. I forgot about Kirrah. "C" would probably work.

The map was working for me yesterday, but today I just get google errors. I could not remember if the web room has any other exits (or if we can even see that far). If we do enter, Fendahl would proceed with Kirrah behind Kurth, if he is leading.

You did not see an exit from where you were standing. I'm waiting to see if Roka weighs in before we proceed. Otherwise, I'll have to dust off Zeriah.

Kurth pushes past Fendhal and carefully advances into the room.

He is motioning the others to follow him every couple of steps, as long as he doesn't see any giant spiders.

Sorry I'm in the process of moving house...

Róka moves into the web covered hallway just behind Kurth scanning the floor and walls ahead for spiders and traps.

Perception 60ft Dark Vision1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

Fendahl and cat follow behind Kurth and Roka watching for any spiders, critters or pits etc...

perception : 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20

And Kirrah has scent if there is anything invisible lurking nearby...

As you proceed into the room, you see a stairway to your left. As Kurth nears the stairs a large spider leaps out of the webs and attacks.

Initative:
Spider:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Kurth:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16
Roka:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Fendahl:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Luthor:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Surprise Round
Attack:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13; Damage:1d6 ⇒ 2
Kurth's Fort Save:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
The spider bites Kurth, causing some damage but the poison takes no effect.

Round 1: Kurth

"Spider!" Kurth screams to warn the others.

Enraged by the poisonous bite, he attacks the spider with his sword.
attack: 1d20 + 1 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 1 + 7 = 16
damage: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (2, 4) + 10 = 16

15/17 HP; 11/12 Rage; currently raging

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Róka tries to duck around the spider into a flanking position with Kurth then swings his falchion with all his might at the things abdomen.
Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21 +2 If flanking.
Damage: 2d4 + 6 ⇒ (1, 3) + 6 = 10 +1d6 ⇒ 4 SA Damage if flanking.

Luthor moves up to a spider (hopefully one that Kurth and Roka are hitting) and strikes with his scimitar.

Attack Spider: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21 for Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19 for Crit Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Fendahl and Kirrah will see if any other spiders jump out since this one appears to be surrounded. If it is still moving after Luthor (delay if no other targets) but will attack spider if room allows.

"Hrrrmm, that is a large specimen for living in a cave. Usually find these in forests. Kurth, you feeling ok?"

scimitar: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18
damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Kurth easily dispatches the spider and quiet once again settles into the room.

"So where to next?"

"Lets have a look at these bodies in the web. Maybe one of them is carrying something useful."
Kurth rips open the cocoons and inspects the bodies within.
strength(?): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

Fendahl will sweep (with his scimitar) through the webs along the walls as he follows behind Kurth - just to make sure nothing is hiding behind them.

Kurth finds a small purse containing 30 gp and a pearl of power(1st level), but nothing more.

"Hrrrmm, no more spiders at least. If there are no other exits, then we could go back and try one of the other paths. "

Kurth holds up the pearl of power.
"Does anyone want this piece of jewelry? Luthor? Fendahl?"

Fendahl will offer to carry the pearl unless Luthor wants to.

There is a small stairway behind some spiderwebs or you can return the way you came.

"Lets go to the stairway."

"Agreed. Lead onward. We are right behind you, Kurth. "

Róka nods and moves foward to check out the stairs probing each with his falchion and keeping an eye open for any traps.

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

You ascend the small staircase and come to a door.

Róka puts his finger to his lips and motions for the others to listen. " Anyone else hear that howling? Not sure what to make of it... " he says in a low voice. He then runs his hands over the door and frame looking for traps. Once satisfied he gives a nod to the others.

Perc: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Fendahl listens for the noise that Roka described...

perception : 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18

Kurth listens as well.
perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

Both Kurth and Fendahl hear the strange howling coming from behind the door.

Sorry Kurth, I don't know much about things like that. They all look the same to me. Luthor casts detect magic on the pearl. Hmm... this looks interesting. If no one wants it, perhaps I can make some sense out of it

Perception check: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
Yes, Roka I can hear the noise Luthor draws his rapier ready for whatever is behind the door.

Fendahl hands the pearl to Luthor and draws his scimitar in preparation on facing the source of the howls.

Kurth puts his hand on the door knob and looks at everyone questioningly. If everyone gives a 'ready to go' sign, he will fling open the door and storm into the next room.

A mournful howl comes from a stone well in the room’s center. This large chamber’s walls, once painted with vermilion and gilded with gold leaf, are now splotched and crumbling. Unlike the walls, however, the tiles that decorate the well are untouched by the ages and gleam as if recently polished.

Kurth looks down the well.

Róka skirts around the room and approaches the well opposite Kurth gripping the hilt if his Falchion tightly as to reassure himself.

Perc: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23

Perception checks:
Kurth: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
Fendahl: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23
Luthor: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Going with the Perception check you rolled, Roka.

Initiative:
Kurth: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Luthor:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
Roka:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Fendahl:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17

You all hear the distinct sound of someone screaming mixed in with the howl of the well.

Surprise Round: Roka, Fendahl, ?, Luthor, Kurth

I decided to take a page from a GM I'm playing with and am listing initiative. Names in bold may post actions now.

Do we have a target?

Fendahl and Kirrah move into the room with scimitar drawn and with backs to the east wall watching and ready to attack anything that emerges from the well.

"Hrrmm, sounds like a ghost or banshee coming after us...or...or maybe our imaginations playing with the wind.". He says the last part with a hopeful, nervous grin.

There is a target.

At the sound of the scream Róka whips his falchion out of its sheath and spins wildly about his eyes bulging wide as he looks for the source. He ends up facing the well again holding his sword in a defensive position across his body.

"Oh gods, not a ghost!"

Full Defence

Surprise Round: Roka, Fendahl, ?, Luthor, Kurth

Oh blimey, did I hear a ghost?!? Luthor blurts out, he takes his medallion of Cayden out and holds it high up into the air.

Channel Energy: 1d6 ⇒ 4 DC11 Will save to undead within 30' radius.

"Yes, there is a ghost! don't look down that well! There is a dead person there - and it is getting into my head."

He tumbles back to the wall and averts his eyes from the well.

As Luthor disperses his holy energy, it seems that the tone of the howling seems to change a little.

Round 1: Roka, Fendahl, ?, Luthor, Kurth

"Hrrmm, not good. Kurth, are you sure. Is it still affecting you? ". Fendahl watches the barbarian to make sure nothing is trying to take over his mind.

Kurth searches his mind, looking for an answer to Fendhal's question.
@GM: can I still feel the ghost there?

Fendahl and Kirrah will ready to grapple Kurth if he starts attacking party or does anything strange or ghostish.