GM/Lictor Lane's Who Needs Parenting? = CoT Team 1 IC Thread (Inactive)

Game Master michaelane

Byron sneaks forward for a closer look, ideally trying to identify an ingress point...

Stealth: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23.

Coran follows Byron just incase there are any of the Bastards somewhere in the shadows.

Stealth 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18

Perception 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

Emmett thought the idea better than his, and waits for Byron and Coran to come back. He looks at Jo, glaring: "Running blindly into trouble is perhaps not dangerous for you, but it is for your friends. I understand you don't like it. We just do a little... For Moondark." He tries a smile, but doesn't quite make a convincing one.

Jo looks down at Emmett and says "Yeah well..."

Then rubs the back of his neck with his hand and says no more and instead looks off at the seemingly abandoned church.

whispering to Byron, "Should we call the others to here or should we investigate closer." a quick pause, "I think having them closer might be best just in case we run into trouble."

I start to get a bit nervous and fidgety now that Coran has moved away, but they sneaked away and I know that I cannot sneak well. I stand beside Jo, awaiting the return of our friends.

Byron whispers back to Coran:

"If they all come closer, we risk them tipping off the people over in the lair, whereas if we open the door to this building by ourselves, we only risk letting people already in the building know. I think we should take our chances..."

He then begins to carefully attempt to open the door.

Disable Device: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15.

If that does not work, I will 'take 20' = two minutes, for a 27.

Continuing to whisper "Then we take our chances" He casts Guidance on Byron to help him open the door

Byron begins fiddling with the lock. At first he has no success, but then takes a little more time to take a good look at things. He recalls a similar lock that Fahroni once showed him and realized that he needs to twist the pick just so. He is rewarded with a "click" as the lock opens.

Byron breathes a sigh of relief when the door unlocks.

He then turns to Coran.

"Shall we take a peek?"

What do you think Coran?

"Yes, we shall" Coran draws a deep breath.

The rest of you can make Perception checks.

Perception : 1d20 ⇒ 15

Spoiler is for Xianae, Jo, Emmett, and Roman (if Roman is still with us)

I look to the others, "Ya hear's that? 'Tis coming's from over there's. " I start to rush towards the sounds of battle, drawing my Axe free as I move.

Xianae, are you moving via the most direct line to the sound past the church or swinging wide like Byron and Coran did to get there?

Hmmm...There is fighting and that means that Coran and Byron could be in danger so taking the most direct route would seem to make more sense. But at the same time swinging around to see if it is them makes more sense. But with her growing feeling of responsibility of protecting Coran, she would rush there as soon as possible. I think she will take the most direct route, when her friends are in danger she doesn't think straight.

I think the question was more about whether you will run across the square in full view of whomever is watching from the Church, or take the back way round, where they are less likely to spot you ;-)

Oh right ... well I think she would want to run straight there, but seeing as we have been trying to catch them unaware she would swing around behind Coran and Byron. Sorry about that and thank-you Byron :)

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

Emmett worries for his friends as he spies the first sign of trouble: "No Xianae, wait! Let's go around. If it is Coran and Byron, we can only hope to rescue them without drawing the Bastards inside the church's attention. If we cross, we risk fighting on two fronts. It would end up like with Whitechin!" He turns towards Jo, making sure he got his meaning. "Lead the way Xianae! But around, please!"

Coran see the skeletal creatures and lets out a small but manly "eep" as he is startled then calls on his faith and Channels the power of his Gods to hurt the Undead.

Channel Positive Energy(DC 13) 1d6 ⇒ 4

Jo will follow close behind Xianae which ever route she decides to take.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

As Xianae, Jo, and Emmett begin hustling toward the sound of the fight, everyone can hear the sound of a bell begin ringing urgently from atop the church.

"Oh..." Emmett frowns but he keeps following Xianae. This does not bode well...

Perhaps we need to role-play this rather than full frontal assault which we have not faired well of late.

As I rush around the side of the church in the same direction, I tilt my head as I hear the bell and take a quick look around to see if there is anyone coming towards us.

Percperion : 1d20 ⇒ 16

If no-one else is coming towards us, then I continue on my way to Coran and Byron ... albeit at a slower and more cautious pace.

Just need my Byron and Coran updates

Sorry I am doing Con prep.

Coran touches Byron casting Cure Light Wounds on him 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

"I am wondering if we should call for help."

Well, we were sent to *kill everyone*, so I don't think we can roleplay that ;-)

Byron curses under his breath, and takes a swing at the skeleton.

ECB: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15, for 1d10 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16 Slashing damage.

"I doubt we will need to; I dare say this racket will summon devils from Hell itself!"

Coran reaches out and the healing energy of Abadar and Cayden courses through Byron. He feels the wound on his leg knit itself closed as he swings his sword at the monstrous skeleton in front of him. The blade slips between a couple bones before meeting the creature's spine with a satisfying crunch and it sinks, lifeless again to the ground with a clatter of bones.

The second skeleton steps over its fallen twin and immediately attacks Byron with tooth and claw. The former canine's jaws clamp onto Byron's thigh, penetrating his leathers right where the other skeleton's claw raked moments before. 7 hp damage

Pounding footsteps signal the arrival of Emmett, Xianae, and Jo.
Round 2: Foes, Emmett, Xianae, Tower, Jo, Coran, Byron

Emmett lets the others go through before him. "That's- not my specialty..."

Delay after Jo.

I don't pay much attention to the alarm, I just carry on to catch up to Coran and Byron.

(If I am able to move and attack a foe in the same round, I will. If not I will just double move to be behind them.)

Sorry for the delay. Xianae, you can move to the square next to Byron and attack the skeleton. It will have cover because of the doorway. With a reach weapon, you could stand behind Byron and attack from there, but I don't believe you have one.

Battle-Axe Attack : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

I put a bit too much power behind my swing and end up chipping the doorway, as I loose my footing briefly ... narrowly missing Byron, "...Sorry's..." I look ashamed, very ashamed.

The tower bell continues ringing for a few more seconds and then goes silent.

Round 2: Foes, Xianae, Tower, Jo, Emmett, Coran, Byron

Jo will move into a position near Coran, hoping to swap positions with the Cleric to attack the skeleton.

Emmett keeps on waiting, not sure whether he should intervene, but at the last moment, he decides to stare at the closest skeletal dog: "Bad doggy! Bad!"

Misfortune: Will save DC 15.

Coran Slides out of Jo's way to behind Byron and calls forth the healing powers of Abadar and Cayden.

Channel Positive Energy 1d6 ⇒ 1

Silversheen ECB: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6, for 1d10 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10.

Distracted by the hit from Xianae that nearly took his head off, Byron misses the skeletal dog in a truly atrocious way.

Cursing, he backs off, to allow Jo unobstructed access to the doorway.

5' step back.

"Take it out."

Will save (Misfortune) 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
You see a slight shudder run through the skeleton as the wave of energy from Coran strikes the creature.
Jo, I'll allow you to attack before it goes. We'll just treat it like you were readying an action.

Hit Points: 24

Jo see the opening appear in front of him and takes advantage of the opportunity to reek havoc.

MW Earth Breaker +8(2d6+7, x3)

Earth Breaker Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

Confirm Critical: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

Normal Damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (3, 4) + 7 = 14

Critical Damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (6, 5) + 7 = 18

Critical Damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (3, 6) + 7 = 16

**CRUNCH!!!**

Jo brings his earthbreaker down in a fierce blow against the skull of the skeleton in front of him. The force of the strike pulverizes bones, even taking with it most of the neck and upper spine. The creature sinks to the ground, moving no longer.

Ok, up to you guys if you continue. Both skeletons are dead. Bell stopped ringing just before Jo killed the last one.

Sorry, I misread it and didn't realise that the first skeleton was killed too.

I look down at the now still bones, then up at Jo and his hammer, "... Wow's!" Noticing the bells have stopped ringing I look around nervously, "We should's get inside's. Who's will take lead's?"

In hindsight I think that happened to everyone and resulted in our delay. I thought folks were just petering out.

Emmett avoids eye contact with Xianae. Not me, for sure!

Jo flourishes a large yet rather awkward bow too Xianae holding his hand out towards the entrance.

"Ladies first!" he says with a toothy smile.

With Jo's offer, I raise my axe up to waist level, ready to strike at any sudden enemies and step through the door, continuing to walk forwards until an enemy presents itself.