GM Lithrac's Shattered Star (Inactive)

Game Master Cyril Corbaz

Ramenhotep moves to his left to engage the rat man!

quarterstaff two-handed: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 1 = 11
damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 6

Zeltyieli shakes his head, We should have seen this coming. They're like Sczarni... and the ambush was very nearly deadly... Good thing I can fix that.

He puts a hand on the symbol on hanging from his neck and speaks a few words, releasing the symbol as he feels a cool breeze take him, as if he were running. He leans forward and pushes that warm energy into his wounded companion, "Here, Hralyk"

Cure Light Wounds (From Divine Favour): 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

With the greasy patch hindering his path to the two girls, and Ramenhotep engaging the rat, Hralyk moves into the corner, out of sight. As he turns his back to the corner, his body goes stiff and his eyes roll back as he speaks in a strange tongue, his wounds knitting even more. After the incantation, he shakes his head as if trying to clear it, and his body returns once more to a martial stance. "Get out of the line of fire! They are deadly with those crossbows!"

Not an action: 5' step, as indicated on map
Standard action: Cast cure light wounds
Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Ramenhotep moves swiftly to engage the rat-faced woman, but his quarterstaff swings way above the small creature's head.

Tyieli and Hralyk conjure their healing powers in an emergency to save the half-orc, and it looks like the powers that be are listening, for Hraylk instantly feels much better!

The walking rat drops her crossbow, draws her short blade and aims at the elderly Garundi's heart. She finds a gap in the priest's defense, and opens a large gushing wound in his chest.
Shortsword: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 211d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

The girl who fell stands up and regains her footing before she steps out of the greasy patch.
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Her companion steps out of the spell area and reloads her hand crossbow.
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

Initiative - round 2 - bold may act!
1. Hralyk, Ramenhotep, Zeltiyeli
2. Tower Girls, Rat-faced girl
3. Jordan & dog, Telka

Telka maintains her song, while stepping behind an outcropping for some cover as she begins to call upon her blood magic.

Summon as a 1 round.

Jordan ends the somewhat dubious grease (std) and tries to convince his dog to go after the rat (move).
Handle Animal DC20: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
His dog takes cover behind the mage, not convinced the rat is a good target.

Jordan takes a step forward (free).

"You've brought the ire of Nethys down upon you now, ratty!"

Swift to make my weapon +1 with arcane pool

+1 quarterstaff two-handed: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 1 = 14
damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10

Round 2

Zeltyieli steps forward into the room ahead, slipping the bow from his shoulder as he does. He takes position at the corner of the hall before snapping off a shot at one of the crossbow-weilding girls. [ooc](Preferably the one that reloaded)[ooc]

Shortbow: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22 for 1d6 ⇒ 4

Hralyk stands, frustrated that he can get to no other opponents. Seeing Zeltyieli pulling her bow, however, he sheathes his own falchion and readies his sling.

Move action: Stow falchion
Move action: Ready sling

the grease is gone

The mage concentrates and utters an arcane phrase ending the grease. His attempt to convince his dog to help fail as his dog hides behind him.

the grease is gone

Sorry, missed that...thanks! If you'll permit me a different action, GM?

Hralyk, seeing that Jordan has removed the grease from the corridor, rushes down it and swings his blade at the first one he reaches.

Move action: As indicated on map
Standard action: Attack tower girl (doesn't really matter which one)
Attack (Falchion, Inspire Courage, Power Attack): 1d20 + 4 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (18) + 4 + 1 - 1 = 22
Damage (Falchion, Inspire Courage, Power Attack): 2d4 + 4 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (4, 1) + 4 + 1 + 3 = 13

Realized I didn't factor in the inspire courage - should be +1 damage from the shortbow shot.

Of course, Hraylk.

As arcane words spoken in the ancient tongue of Thassilon echo through the halls of dark stone, the oily patch disappears, allowing the hulking paragon of metal and brutality to charge through. An arrow flies over his shoulder, hitting one of the Tower girls in the belly. Hralyk brings his massive blade on the other girl, who is almost cut in half and falls on the ground, bleeding and near death.

Meanwhile, Ramenhotep enhances his weapon but it doesn't help him much, as the staff swings too slowly for the nimble rat-faced woman.

Telka is summoning a creature... but what shall appear?

Stabilize?: 1d20 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 - 2 = 6

The last Tower Girl steps back, then shoots at the brutal half-orc with her crossbow, drops it, then unsheathes her shortsword.
Hand Crossbow: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Facing Ramenhotep, the rat-woman strikes again.
Shortsword: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Neither ambushers manage to hit their respective quarries.

Initiative - round 3 - bold may act!
1. Hralyk, Ramenhotep, Zeltiyeli
2. Tower Girl, Rat-faced girl
3. Jordan & dog, Telka & summoned creature

"I'm suddenly in the mood for some Galtan food, perhaps a vegetable dish...."

Ramenhotep continues swinging at the rat woman!

quarterstaff two-handed: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 11
damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 9

Doesn't look like the map was updated for the tower girl's 5' step, but I'll assume that's what it was.

Hralyk steps forward and smiles, admiring the way the metal of his falchion effortlessly splits the skin of the remaining tower girl.

Not an action: 5' step
Standard action: Attack remaining tower girl
Attack (Falchion, Inspire Courage, Power Attack): 1d20 + 4 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 4 + 1 - 1 = 24
Damage (Falchion, Inspire Courage, Power Attack): 2d4 + 4 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (2, 2) + 4 + 1 + 3 = 12

Critical Confirm (Falchion, Inspire Courage, Power Attack): 1d20 + 4 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 - 1 = 7
Critical Damage (Falchion, Inspire Courage, Power Attack): 2d4 + 4 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (1, 1) + 4 + 1 + 3 = 10

If that drops the girl, Hralyk will take his move action and make his way (30') back to help Ramenhotep.

A dog appears next to Hralyk and bites the tower girl Hrarlyk did not attack.

1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 2 + 1 = 21
1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 = 3

She draws an axe and moves into the center room.

Round 3
Jordan sighs and huffs as he drags his dog to help the older man keeping the leash tied to his belt. He moves 15 feet south and utters a quick magic cantrip attempting to halt the rat-woman. She seems to have a temporary battle of wills with the pudgy mage for a moment. The mage is definitely not the dog whisperer.
Owning a dog seemed such a good idea at the time

15 feet move south (3 squares) std=Daze Cantrip DC14 Will save-- do not know if it is appropriate, but I paid double to move the reluctant dog--seemed appropriate.

Jordan says to the dog: "I may ride you if you continue to slack."

Did we decide if they're 10' or 5' squares? (Wondering if I can get to the ratty and help Ramenhotep

Yes, they are 5-foot squares, it would be too complicated otherwise and I really don't want to redraw maps this size.

Actually you're right Hralyk, she can't take a five-foot step so let's assume that she took the risk to provoke from you. We'll use your roll for the AoO, which drops her so you still have your full action for this round.

Telka can also have the dog appear elsewhere if she so wishes.

With a mighty blow, Hralyk uses the opportunity to cut the Tower Girl in half!

Jordan aims a cantrip at the ratfolk, whose eyes turn livid as she seems not to react for a moment or two. However, Ramenhotep's quarterstaff misses the strange creature once again.
Will: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

Initiative - round 3 - bold may act!
1. Hralyk, Ramenhotep, Zeltiyeli
2. Tower Girl, Rat-faced girl
3. Jordan & dog, Telka & summoned dog Telka may retcon where her dog appears.

Zeltyieli, unable to reach the final foe and not wanting to shoot his companion on the back creeps forward and casts guidance on the Nethysian knight.

Can't reach the baddie to attack or to aid another, so +1 is the best I can do.

Hralyk moves back to the rest of the group and stands behind Ramenhotep. "Finish this or move, old man."

Move action: As indicated on map

Waiting for Telka's word on where the dog appears before proceeding.

Seeing the tower girls drop, Telka attempts to place the dog to give aid to her companions East, flanking the were.

Despite landing his fangs into the ratfolk ambusher, the dog cannot seem to penetrate its tough skin. The strange creature simply stands, defending herself but stopping her attacks for now.

Initiative - round 4 - bold may act!
1. Hralyk, Ramenhotep, Zeltiyeli
2. Rat-faced girl
3. Jordan & dog, Telka & summoned dog

"Good job, pooch! Distract her!" Flanking with the dog, Ramenhotep swings at the rat woman!

quarterstaff two-handed: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 1 + 2 = 14
damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 = 9

Telka stops her song for now.

She moves over to the woman who is still (almost) in one piece and places her hands upon her. She calls upon her blood magic to heal her, but makes sure to keep her axe upon the woman's throat.

cure: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

"Be still!' she tells the fallen woman.

The dog barks excitedly at Ramenhotep's encouragement, although it doesn't really understand.

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Turns out I don't have stabilize; not even a bard spell. My mistake before. If she's obviously dead I would just delay.

heal untrained to see if she lives: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 1 + 2 = 19

Ramenhotep strikes, but misses the ratfolk. So does Telka's dog. Does he last two rounds?

Telka heals the Tower Girl who looks in better shape, and manages to save her. She opens her eyes, but doesn't look too pleased. Could you make an Intimidate check, please Telka?

Initiative - round 4 - bold may act!
1. Hralyk, Ramenhotep, Zeltiyeli
2. Rat-faced girl, Tower Girl
3. Jordan & dog, Telka & summoned dog

Hralyk stands behind Ramenhotep, his frustration growing.

Delay - if Ramenhotep moves, Hralyk will step in. Otherwise, he'll lose his action.

If I could 5' step back to let you in I would. I don't think I can 5' step around that corner that to get to the side of the rat girl.

Jordan looks at the new threat on the ground.
"I hope we don't need that healing magic later."

He casts his quick cantrip again at the new threat on the ground.
Daze DC14 Will

He urges his dog to stand over the prone foe, but his dog continues to take cover behind Jordan.
handle animal: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Could withdraw to give him space.

Telka smiles, lower fangs showing at the girl.

Intimidate: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 2 = 29

The girl appears not to move right now, very intimidated by Telka's assurance... and her large axe. Moreover, she seems to be affected by some kind of magic.
Will: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13

You're right Ramen, you can't 5-ft step around a corner. You'll have to wait until next round to withdraw or use a similar tactic.

Initiative - round 4 - bold may act!
1. Hralyk (delay), Ramenhotep, Zeltiyeli
2. Rat-faced girl, Tower Girl
3. Jordan & dog, Telka & summoned dog

Like an enchantment or charm, maybe? I'll wait until my next turn for a sense motive check.

I think he meant the daze

I think he meant the daze effect

Ramenhotep withdraws from the rat girl to let someone more competent take his place.

Exactly, Hralyk.

Ramen, I'm waiting fo Zeltyieli to declare his action before having the rat woman act, then you'll be able to withdraw.

sorry, thought I had also delayed.

Zeltyieli quickly casts guidance on the barbarian before sending him forward to deal with the ratwoman.

No worries!

The rat woman strikes Ramenhotep again, this time with sword and teeth! Silly me for reading and using the humanoid form instead of the hybrid one until now...
Shortsword: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Bite: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (15) - 1 = 14
Luckily for the elderly Garundi, both attacks cannot penetrate his canny defense. Ramenhotep then withdraws, leaving an opening for Hralyk.

Initiative - round 5 - bold may act!
1. Hralyk, Ramenhotep, Zeltiyeli
2. Rat-faced girl, Tower Girl
3. Jordan & dog, Telka
If I'm not mistaken the summoned dog has already acted twice, so he vanishes now, right?

Telka will spend some time disarming her new "friend", disarming her and tossing her weapons behind her.

Hralyk steps forward and screams, "This one is mine! Nobody interfere!", then swings his falchion at the rat-faced girl.

Not an action: 5' step
Swift action: Declare single combat (Champion story feat, grants +1 attack/AC)
Free action: Enter rage (+4 Str/Con, AC 17, 23/26 HP, 8 rounds remaining)
Standard action: Attack rat-faced girl
Attack (Falchion, Rage, Single Combat, Power Attack): 1d20 + 4 + 2 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 4 + 2 + 1 - 1 = 23
Damage (Falchion, Rage, Power Attack): 2d4 + 4 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 + 3 + 3 = 13

EDIT - removed Inspire Courage

The inspired courage ended earlier; sorry!

Jordan urges his dog to move to the tower girl, but his recalcitrant dog continues to dig his feet into the ground.
handle animal: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
handle animal: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Jordan turns to the single combat and comments. "I think you can have this duel, but I hope it doesn't turn into a habit."

Movex2 push animal unsuccessful

This dog is going to be a hell of a comic relief, I feel it!

Jordan's dog refuses to move despite his master's repeated orders.

Telka easily disarms the Tower Girl, who doesn't move at all, still in awe of the brutal half-orc woman.

Hralyk growls and slashes a powerful blow at the rat-faced woman, but the falchion barely wounding her!

Initiative - round 5 - bold may act!
1. Hralyk, Ramenhotep, Zeltiyeli
2. Rat-faced girl, Tower Girl
3. Jordan & dog, Telka

Zetyieli renews the guidance , hoping Hralyk can finish off the ratfish foe.

The ratfolk strikes again, but this time at the hulking half-orc. However, her attempts are feeble and unsuccessful.
Shortsword: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Bite: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (9) - 1 = 8

Initiative - round 6 - bold may act!
1. Hralyk, Ramenhotep, Zeltiyeli
2. Rat-faced girl, Tower Girl
3. Jordan & dog, Telka

Jordan waits until the hulking half-orc swings. If the rat creature isn't down or near down, he begins summoning a creature to help.

MS1 Full round only if rat faced girl is >half health

Ramenhotep casts a simple spell to shoot a ray of frost at the rat girl.

ranged touch: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 3 - 4 = 7
cold: 1d3 ⇒ 3

Telka ignores the conflict, as the still seems little room for egress.
She begins to pull out a rope, and begins to bind the hands or the captive.

"I am Telka Beast-Talker. cough-cough You are Tower Girls, and I am of the Pathfinders. Blood has been spilled on both sides, and your rat friend there is soon to join the flow if she does not surrender. It is unfortunate, as we cough are both fighting for others and for a thing, and not for ourselves." She works as she talks. DC 22 escape artist, if it becomes relevant.