GM Luke_Parry [PFS] Emerald Spire 1 (Inactive)

Game Master Luke_Parry

"Ha! Not so tough when you have to face someone with arms are you." Lord Braggett shouts accusingly as the Goblins fumble with their weapons, still sheathing that they would dare attack a harmless fluffy animal like Sir Kibble "Let me show you where the pointy end goes..." Confidently, Lord Braggett circles one of the Goblins and lashes out with his flaming sword.

5' step, Standard action to attack

Atk. Longsword; Bless, Inspire, Flank: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 21
Dmg. Slashing; Inspire: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 1 = 9

Kibble's stabilization roll with a -1 penalty for having -1 HP.

Stabilise|10: 1d20 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 2 - 1 = 15

Edit: Removed flagbearer bonus (I forgot that I moved).

Constantin steps back a pace, and attempts to return the valiant Sir Kibble to the fray.

CLW Wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Gaius attacks Green.

Fauchard: 1d20 + 4 - 4 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 4 - 4 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 9, for 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13 damage.

After seeing his trusty mount go down in a flurry from the goblins, Lord Braggett strikes back sitting down one of the goblins in a well placed blow. Constantin steps back and heals the fallen comrade, while Gaius flails with his Fauchard, for a moment thinking too much about his training.

Combat Round 7

Encara
Krudenk (-6, Darkvision)
Mathis
Orange
Constantin (Light Spell)
Gaius (Darkvision 10')
Braggett/Mr. Kibbles (-14 Mr. Kibbles unconscious and needs a stabilization save) (Continuous Flame)

In bold may act

Encara rises to one knee, and then stands as best he can, stepping forward "I still can't make out enough to burn the goblins safely, especially in this tight arch, just step towards me if you need healing."

Encara will ready to use his CLW wand on the first adjacent wounded ally.

Mathos swings his book at orange. The only target he can see in the dark

Tome: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15 damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Krudenk takes a step sideways to where he's got a clear aim at the remaining goblin.

attack+bless+inspire+rage-power attack: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 1 = 23
damage+inspire+banner+rage+pa: 1d12 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 3 = 18

And with that heft swing, Krudenk's hammer finds the skull of the last goblin exploding it on all of his comrades around him. He takes a second to realize what he has done, and that the group has survived the initial onslaught of goblins.

Please feel free to take a moment to rest, heal, or do what you need. Then tell me where you want to go. Again please remember the light rules, what you have as light and how far you can see. Krudenk is the only one that has full vision beyond 5', and Gaius has 10', the rest of you that have a light source are limited to 5'.

Mathos mutters to himself as he uses in wand to heal Krudenk and then Mr Kibbles.

I need you all healthy so I can escape this trap alive. What was the Venture Captain thinking sending me here.

Cure Light Krudenk: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
Cure Light Kibbles: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Cure Light Kibbles: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Cure Light Kibbles: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Can no one do anything about this accursed darkness?

Encara casts light but shakes his head at Mathos's question.

"Just enough to see a few feet, nothing more."

Sir Kibble's wounds knit together and the shaggy grey wolf looks no worse for wear after his near death experience. He quickly scrambles to his feet and gives his fur a mighty shake, spraying Goblin goo all over the party yet again. He then jumps up onto Mathos, resting his paws on the man's shoulders, and gives him a big lick to the face. His tail wags happily as his dog breath and big lolling tongue remain in the face of his saviour.

Thank you Constantin and Mathos for the healing! Since we are out of combat, Mathos, you can keep your three wand charges and I'll just tick them off of mine instead ;)

Lord Braggett stumbles around in the darkness for a few moments, desperately trying to find the last place he saw his trusty companion. Finally the wolf comes into view, and he looks healthier than ever as he attacks Mathos with his tongue "Kibble! Haha, I knew no Goblin could take you down! Just playing dead for tactical advantage? Thought I'd fair better tackling those blighters on foot, I bet..." Sir Kibble hops off of Mathos and lopes over to Braggett to meet his embrace "Well you were right, boy! You should have seen me cut that stinking Goblin in two... Speaking of seeing..." the little lord peeks through the darkness to see Encara trying his light spell "Only a few feet? How is it that possible?" He stands up, brushes himself down "Well, no matter! If we take formation and stick together we shall have no troubles. What about it men? Let rid this place of the Goblin menace once and for all!"

Gaius, ever practical, starts stripping the goblin corpses of anything useful.

Krudenk slowly calms down while handing his wand to Mathos to be healed. "That was a rather inhospitable welcome. Hopefully any other creatures we encounter will be more friendly!"

I will use my own charges as well when out of combat. Thanks Mathos! :D

He then starts looking through the goblins' possessions and any other treasure in the room.

perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

When everyone is ready to proceed, he suggests everyone hold a rope while following behind him just to be sure that no one gets separated, especially when the group is trying to be quiet while moving. He proceeds to the tower door and starts checking it for traps.

perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

Encara nods at Krudenk's suggestion of a rope "Don't froget the old saying about goblins, 'for every one you see there's another dozen hiding.'"

"And it's far too easy for the cowardly things to hide in here." Lord Braggett agrees "Kibble, stay close to Mathos. I'll continue on foot for a while, it'll be easier in all this darkness." The shaggy wolf seems more than happy with the idea *arf* and scurries off. Kibble finds his ward easily by scent alone and stands by him protectively. When the party is ready to move on, Braggett takes hold of the rope and follows Krudenk closely.

When you are ready to move, please let me know a marching order, and where you are going to explore next

So there was nothing useful on the bodies...?

Gaius cautiously moves forward, and peers around the corner.

If nothing immediately attacks him, he will try the door to round chamber to the NW.

Constantin will follow Krudenk over to the tower door the half-orc is investigating.

Lord Braggett watches impatiently as Krudenk plays it safe with the door.

I think it's pretty safe to assume that the marching order will stay the same throughout, unless otherwise mentioned. So that would be Krudenk, Braggett, Gaius, Constantin, Mathos, Encara (Two by two if possible). Only now, Kibble is right at the back to provide a bit of protection to the casters.

Not unless you want to use small goblin weapons Gaius

Piles of rags and bones are piled up into nest-like beds around this circular room. A door to the northeast leads to other rooms.

As Krudenk looks to the east, he sees a large foyer which seems to have been the main tower entrance, but the grand doorway leading outside is now a broken mass of glass rubble. Crumbling archways lead to the north and south. It appears that the only way is to continue to the east.

Mathos waits on Krudenk to lead the way deeper into the tower.

Then to the East we must away my friends.

Constantin will continue from behind the frontlines.

Above order sounds good.

"Ha! I bet there were tens of those smelly goblins here just moments ago..." Lord Braggett swishes his sword a few times, making the flames dance in the air "The cowardly things must have scarpered at the very sound of our approach." He gives Krudenk a friendly nudge "Lead on, Sir!"

Should we make our way to the next tower and try to get through that door? That is, assuming nothing ambushes us inbetween ;)

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 Just to see if anything shiny is hidden in the 'nest'.

Krudenk tells the others everything he is seeing in low tones. "I shall be your eyes!"

He leads the others through the grand entrance and to the east wing, keeping his eyes peeled in the darkness.

perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

Encara nods and then thinks better and says "Sounds good."

Krudenk Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

As Krudenk leads the way into the other tower he notices a rope on the floor. Before he has a chance to react, the rope goes taught and the ceiling collapses on him. He is immediately buried in the rubble. The rest of the party can not see what happened, but hear the ceiling collapse.

Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Krudenk is trapped in the rubble

After the rockfall, the entrance to the eastern tower is blocked. It takes 20 hours of work to completely clear the passage of rubble.

How much work just to free Krudenk?

Strength check

Gaius looks for a large piece of timber, to use as a lever to move some of the larger pieces of rubble.

Strength: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7.

His first attempt is fairly laughable, as the beam flips out of his hands...

Strength: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24.

...but his second shot is more effective.

Then let those great in brawn now free our friend.

Constantin will draw back slightly, to allow Mathos and Gaius easier access.

Mathos pitches in. He first removes his expensive coat though, and grumbles the whole time.

"Great brawn, you say? Then stand back and marvel at how easily I save this man from his most terrible predicament." The less than brawny Gnome confidently says as he steps up to the rubble "Do not let my size fool you, Sirs, I have the strength of ten... Nay! Twenty Gnomes." He stands beside Gaius and assists him in removing the rubble from their fallen comrade.

Aid Another, Str Check: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

Krudenk howls in pain as he is buried in the rocks. "Get me out of here!"

I'm guessing I can't assist in my own rescue?

Strength check to aid: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23

Encara puts away his wand and tries to chip in.

strength to aid: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (2) - 2 = 0

But his blackened arms are of no help in digging out rubble.

Gains steps towards the buried half-orc and attempts to pull him out, however finds that the last battle has left him exhausted. Stunned by his inability to rescue his friend, Lord Braggett steps forward and steals the show. With an incredible show of strength he is able to lift rocks that are larger than he is, and create enough of a whole for Krudenk to escape. The rest of the party helps him maintain the hole as Krundenk crawls out.

The passage is now blocked with the only discernible route to the south.

Then let's head south!

Encara agrees "South." and points, mostly uselessly.

"Haha! See? The strength of twenty Gnomes!" Lord Braggett boasts as Krudenk gets back to his feet "And you, Sir, you must watch your step in future." he says to Krudenk as he brushes the dust off of his gleaming armour "I may be exceptionally strong and an incredible swordsman, but I can only do so much!" With a nod, he picks up his flaming sword and points it towards the south "Onwards, men! There is yet more darkness to venture in to, and more dangers to face." And he waits excitedly for Krudenk to lead the way once more.

Krudenk coughs dust and brushes himself as Lord Braggett frees him. "Thank you, my little friend!"

Surveying the collapsed tunnel, he turns and leads the group southwards as suggested. He's moving a little more slowly and cautiously as the cave-in severely shook his confidence.

perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

Just checking in to see what we're waiting for.

GM?

"Don't mention it, Sir. It was my knightly duty to come to your aid." Lord Braggett follows Krudenk closely, peering into the darkness with his flaming sword held ready for action. What is with this interminable darkness?

It would be nice to move on a little bit.

It has been a week; if we haven't heard anything from the GM by Friday evening (my time), I am happy to take over GMing (as that will be when I am home, and can dig out my copy of the module from my archive) - I need to finish this game before the Games Day starts at the end of August ;-)

Makes sense. I sent a PM yesterday, hopefully we'll hear something, but I bet we could find a GM from flaxseed so you could keep playing if you prefer.

My preference is to just drop it, rather than continue. If Gaius want to pick up the GMing end that'll still leave you with 4 if there's enough interest to continue.

Mathos isn't booked for anything at Gameday VI because I didn't know how much longer we had. Not fussy if we drop or continue. This darkness is really irritating though.

Are there any detrimental effects, chronicle wise, if we dropped now? I mean, I don't hold out much hope for us finishing by Gameday VI without really rushing through the rest of the module. It might be for best to drop it and try again some other time.