GM Kyshkumen's The Dragons Demand

Game Master Kyshkumen

K(dung): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
K(religion): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

I care little for the personal hygiene of this cerebral crustacean. As the knights of my order would put it: charge!

I will DMPC Davros until he is able to rejoin us. Right now Aodan and Zilchus are up.

Round 1, Init 20

"I'll get it!" Zilch says as he moves in to stab the whatever.

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20 to hit;
1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 damage.

AC 16+2 (barkskin) +2 (Prot Evil); HP 22/22

Sorry for the delay.

Round 1

Aodan trudges through the water with the others...

"Looks big an' ugly." This creature is not one I encountered while patrolling the woods. "An' hungry for humans."

...and hurries forward when he spots the monstrosity. "Brain eater? Hit ya' with the big ones." Such a situation calls for all the arcane enhancement I can muster.

Casts [i]Gravity bow.

One would normally see creatures like these associated with the Dark Tapestry

Disclaimer: I have no clue what that is

This particular specimen seems debilitated by some affliction, only barely able to perpetuate motion.

Zilchus rushes in and stabs the creature with his spear. There is a sickening squish sound as the spear makes contact, but it appears to inflict minimal damage. Aodan takes a moment to cast a spell, while Eugene explains his theories on the creatures origins.

The large creature lunges at Zilchus snaping is strange jaws at the self proclaimed kobold slayer.

Bite: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (1) + 16 = 17

It seems a bit sluggish in it's first reaction to attack and misses Zilchus.

::::::Round 1::::::::
Aodan
Zilchus
Yucky (2)
Davros
Eugene

Bold is up, if Eugene gets his actions in before my lunch I'll think of something for Davros to do.

Eugene moves forward with his spear in hand, slogging through the water

Not sure if the water counts as difficult terrain. If it doesn't, I can still attack

What was I doing again?

Davros stumbles through the cave in a dream-like state, clearly confused and not quite paying attention until it is too late. Once he clears the cobwebs from his eyes he positions himself at the far end of this...thing.

Movement will provoke an attack of opportunity, which Davros will parry if the creature takes the AoO

parry: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

1d20 + 16 ⇒ (19) + 16 = 35
damage: 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13

It seems to regain it's senses as Davros attempts to slip past. The Qadiran tries to parry the attack, but the force of the strike over powers Davros as the creature takes a bite out his side.

Zilchus and Aodan are back up.

Round 2

Aodan's eyes widen as the crabster slices easily and deeply into the foreign slave.

"ديفيد، وتوخي الحذر. سيكون من ضيع ومعادية للعبدا الأجانب ليكون القتيل بوحشية على ساعتي"

He steps forward and fires his enhanced bow.

Longbow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 1 = 8
Damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 1) + 1 = 6

Round 2

"Watch your aim, Mauler!" Zilch begs Aodan as the arrow comes too close.

Zilchus' face crunches as he sees that his mighty spear does less damage than he thought it should and could. He tries to fry the creature, extending a shocking touch instead.

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15 touch to hit;
1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 electric damage.

AC 16+3+2=21; HP 22/22

I guess no one saw my post in the discussion thread. I need all of you to level up before this fight continues.

I guess no one saw my post in the discussion thread. I need all of you to level up before this fight continues.

Zilch is updated. The changes from the above would be: +1 to hit and +1 to damage on his last attack, and the panicky Zilch casts False Life before entering: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14 Temp HP.

Aodan's arrow goes wide nearly hitting Zilchus. Changing tactics from his spear the man tries a shocking spell, which seems to get the desired results, however he now has the foul creatures attention.

Bite vs Zilchus: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18

Once again his luck holds out and Zilchus avoids another heavy blow.

::::::Round 2::::::::
Aodan
Zilchus
Yucky (10)
Davros (13/26)
Eugene

Bold are up.

"OUCH! You dog!" cries Davros, charging his words with power to mask his fear. He steps to the side a bit and infuses a portion of his will into his blade; hoping that the blade will strike true.

Spending one arcane point for an additional +1. 2 arcane points remaining.

+1 scimitar: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 1 + 2 = 25 attack + arcane point + flanking
damage: 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 = 6 damage + arcane point

Eugene tries to do the best he can poking the hideous monster

Longspear: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 81d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Davros' blade easily slices the beast leaving a good sized wound in the large creature. Eugene on the other hand struggles to hit the thing.

::::::Round 3::::::::
Aodan
Zilchus
Yucky (16)
Davros (13/26)
Eugene

Bold are up.

Zilch should be flanking with Davros. Will move when I get to keyboard.

Round 3

"Oh, I can solo this thing! It fights like Darkrose does...mostly swinging at air!"

He tries to fry the creature, extending a shocking touch.

1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 2 = 17 touch to hit; (flank)
1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 electric damage.

AC 16+3+2=21; HP 29/29+14temp

Round 3

HP 22/26; AC 15

The half-elf's eyes widen as he sees just how big this creature is, how menacing it's blows appear to be, and how close he is to it.

If the level up includes immediate access to the new spells - either memorized or through his Arcane Bond

Aodan aims his bow, mutters an arcane phrase while trying to stay away from the monster, and fires.
Concentration (dc 17): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

Ranged Touch: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Ray of Fire: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 1, 6, 4) = 13

You should have leveled after the manor was explored, so fully added spells all around.

Zilchus and Aodan start throwing magic into the fight, one hits it with electricity while the other burns the strange thing with fire.

GM stuff: 1d3 ⇒ 2

The creature keeps it's attention on Zilchus and again tries to bite it's attacker.

Bite: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (6) + 16 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

It manages to sink it's many sharp jagged teeth into Zilchus' shoulder leaving a nasty wound as blood runs down his arm.

Something to consider, while Aodan successfully cast his spell without provoking the act of making a ranged attack could also provoke. I do not feel like looking such things up right now so no AoO, but something to consider for later.

::::::Round 3::::::::
Aodan
Zilchus (12/29)
Yucky (37)
Davros (13/26)
Eugene

Bold are up, Aodan and Zilchus may also make their round 4 actions if they like.

Something to consider, while Aodan successfully cast his spell without provoking the act of making a ranged attack could also provoke. I do not feel like looking such things up right now so no AoO, but something to consider for later.

Meh. He had cover from Zilch for both actions, so he should be fine. Ol' Zilchhead is a big obstacle.

Zilch grunts as the beast flesh wounds him.

You bastard. You attack Z when there is tasty Darkrose to eat?

GM stuff: 1d3 ⇒ 3

Counters with random insult #3

[dice=GM stuff]1d3

Counters with random insult #3

No need to get personal. This is just a game.

...you should really just relax. Lalala.

Eugene sees Davros an Zilchus with some severe wounds, and decides to channel forth the positive energies of assets minus liabilities.

Excluding the liability, of course.

Selective channeling

Profit!: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 1) = 7

hp 20/26

"Many thanks, You-geen." The Qadiran slashes with his scimitar at the unknown beastie.

Desna guide my hand, make its path true.

+1 scimitar: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 1 + 2 = 20
damage: 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7

Hey look he hit twice in a row. You owe me $5 Zilchus.

Eugene's healing mends some of the wounds and increases his allies spirits as Davros slices another piece of the foul creature from it's main body.

::::::Round 4::::::::
Aodan
Zilchus (19/29)
Yucky (43)
Davros (20/26)
Eugene

Bold are up for round 4.

Ah piddlespot. I thought that was easy money. :(

Round 4

"Nice shot, Mauler!" Zilch cheers Aodan.

Zilchus tries to shock the monkey again.

1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 2 = 13 touch to hit; (flank)
1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 electric damage.

AC 16+3+2=21; HP 29/29

Zilch had 14 temp hp from False Life. Now full hp.

Round 4

As Zilch takes the blow from the creature, Aodan's eyes widen in fear. That should have been me. "Thanks, Z."

Longbow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 1 = 16
Damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 6) + 1 = 11

Zilchus sends another jolt through the creature, and Aodan sinks an arrow in.

GM stuff: 1d3 ⇒ 1

The creature turns and decides to take a bite out of a tasty Darkrose Davros.

Bite: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (9) + 16 = 25
Damage: 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20

::::::Round 4::::::::
Aodan
Zilchus
Yucky (55)
Davros (Disabled 0/26)
Eugene

Bold are up.

Eugene can imagine the situation becoming precarious, so he tries to finish off the weakened creature. Or at least draw its attention away from Davros.

Longspear: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 181d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Davros spins like a top from the savage mauling. He musters up the remaining energy he has to unleash upon his attacker.

"Ugnnnnn..*gurggle*...no doing well."

concentration check (DC 17): 1d20 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 4 = 21

+1 scimitar: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 1 + 2 = 24
weapon damage: 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 = 8
shocking grasp damage: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 3) = 9

And with that Davros slowly surrenders into Pharasma's embrace.

-1/26 hp

In a last desperate attempt Davros throws a spell into his blade as he slices and shocks the foul thing in a spectacular finishing blow. Both the creature and Davros collapse to the cave floor.

End of combat.

The half-elf curses at the foreigner swings his sizzling blade and drops the foe.

Aodan keeps his eyes peeled for further danger as he nods to the zealot and the Zilchus.

"Can ya' help?" A Qadiran slave who fights so fervently should not die on my watch! At least not at the hands of such a foe, and not until he reveals some much more sinister plot.

Zilchus grunts as Davros...freakin' *Davros* kills the beast before he could.

That was nice work! But I shouldn't talk it up too much, it might give him a big head. Ain't nothing worse than a braggart!

Zilchus nonetheless reaches down to place his hands upon Davros, releasing the healing spirit within.

1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 CLW@Davros

"Up and at 'em, Darkrose! Ain't no sleeping on the job!"

When Davros stirs, Zilchus goes back to the beast to jab his spear through the creatures head and heart a few times, just to be sure.

I am overwhelmed by positive emotions at the sight of so much cordiality, Eugene says as Zilchus immediate tends to the wounds of Davros. Such comprehensive partnership can only lead to profitable operational processes!

We have come here, however, to seek out the magical dust the creature in the basement mentioned. Now that this roadblock has been eliminated, we can adjust our planning to this delay, and continue our search.

Eugene detects magic, and scans around for dust. Fortunately it's a pretty wet cave.

A wave of relief passes over the half-elf as Zilch tends to Davros. That's what sets us apart from the easterners, right? We don't abandon our vassals, or leave those below us untended.

Feeling his superior Taldan upbringing course through him, Aodan takes a sure gaze around the cavern for any possible danger or interest.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

"So, cave with dust, right?"

"So, cave with dust, right?"

"I hope so, Mauler," Zilchus agrees. "I need to rescue that shadow maiden as I promised. It's what heroes like me do."

Zilchus will take his time joining Aodan in searching and taking his time.

Take 20s = 29 Perception

With out much difficulty the group finds four chests on the eastern end of the cave. There are three smaller chests and one large chest. All 4 of them are locked unfortunately.

Aodan can check the DC's after he's rolled or taken whatever. I am also open to other methods or ideas on how to get them open.

Edit: I take back that first part, Aodan can't open these with disable.

Zilch will offer Aodan all the keys we found at Hunclay's manor to try...and then the ones we found in kobold cave...and then the ones we found on Hunky.

Using the keys found in Hunclay's desk the three small chests open. Inside are a collection of coins totaling 11, 300 cp, 7,200 sp, 1,800 gp, and 60pp. The key found on Hunclay's body unlocks the large chest, the initial contents are five packets of dark dust, an exquisite dark wood case and a mithral scroll tube. In side the scroll tube is a spell scroll, while the dark wood case holds five books. Four of these books are rare anitque tomes on astronomy written in Ancient Osiriani. While the fourth book is a tattered volume tiled Secrets of the Dreaming Dark

Aodan looks absolutely befuddled by the locks until Zilch retrieves the keys. Good thing the Lady didn't confiscate these, too.

Aodan will chant softly and wave his bow over the contents. (Casts Detect Magic)

"Davros, were ya' lookin' for..."

The half-elf will try and decipher the scrolls. (Casts Read Magic)

"Huh, powerful stuff. Permanent stuff." (Permanency CL 12)

Spellcraft (DC18): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20

"Yeah, this dust would work for the one in da' evil wizard's place." As it performs a bit of a lumenectomy on the aura of a creature, allowing one tethered to the shadow to access threads to their native plane.

Zilch opens the darkwood case.

"Oh yeah, another heroine rescued by Zilch the Scalebane, Savior of Shae-Shadows," Zilch says to himself, then repeat it to Davros.

"You writing this down, Darkrose? We're going to need a good history of my exploits, you know. Let the record show that I remembered we had keys."

Spellcraft, Scroll: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Spellcraft, Dust: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Though I have a hard time comprehending the functioning of this dust, I trust in your judgement, and accept that it is indeed the magical dust we were looking for. How unlikely, though, to find this dust in a cave so damp. Though there was a powerful creature guarding it - one can only wonder at how Hunclay bound the abomination into its servitude - it hardly seems the most secure way to archive property.

Eugene also wants to know if the stuff here fall under the contract, or whether we can take it

Int, just in case: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (18) + 0 = 18

Davros rises from the ground carefully and slowly examines his body. Yep, eyes work. Fingers work. Toes work. Knees *ouch* work.

"Eh, thank you. Your works have saved me, Yoo-geen. Praised be to the Great Exchequer and his gifts. I shall endeavor to repay your kindness someday."

Davros continues to check himself over as the group searches the cave. Only the sound of his name echoing throughout the cave breaks his reverie.

"Davros, were ya lookin' for..."

The Qadiran's eyes go wide.

At last, the book! Oh Hells, could this really be it? And the Taldan has found it. Will he allow me to see the book; to take it back to my mistress?

"Eh, that book. That was the book I was to scribe for my Mistress. Eh, would you be permitting me to examine the tome for a moment?"

Anything in the dark wood case?

Zilch begins to load up on the loot they acquired, being outside the manor and totally his theirs.

"Oh yeah," Zilch says proudly. "What did I tell you? Stick with me and I'd get you rich...well, we're rich now. We're darn rich. I can even probably afford to find myself a nice wife too."

An opportunity for arbitrage presents itself, as no mention was made of this location in the original contract. Therefore, this treasure, in its current state and to the best of our knowledge, falls under the pre-adolescent principle of "finders - keepers".

while the dark wood case holds five books.

Yup.

Zilch loads up.

"Let's get the pelt back to the farmer. I'm sure he's going to want to hear about my victory."

Back to farmer, then back to town, unload the stuff, then to free the Shae, eh?