GM Niles Wrath of the Righteous (Inactive)

Game Master nilesr

Victrix eyes the statues warily, searching for any potential attackers that may be lurking among them.

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

Gonna assume that Konny says that bit about the statues out loud, if not then Anevia says it and this happens anyways.

Aravashnial says Someone sees statues? Down here? Please, describe them to me in great detail! He is the most animated he has been since falling down into the caverns.

Horgus says Calm down, they are obviously First Crusade. And also obviously meaningless since they are hundreds of feet underground. No one wants to hear your crackpot ideas.

Aravashnial responds to the rube nobleman I believe that someone does!

Victrix you don't see anything outside of what has already been described.

"The Father is happy with this. He forges blessings to us, and to this prayer-hammer. Perhaps we should look for future possibilities to please the gods."

Brighton rests near to the "civilians", chatting with Aravashnial especially.

Knowledge: 1d20 ⇒ 4

Brighton looks at the statues passingly but doesn't seem to care too much about them.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

He looks around and listens for anything unusual.

Victrix gives an exasperated sigh.

"The statues are a bunch o' men 'oldin' swords and lookin' sad. Don't really see 'ow this'll 'elp us get topside, unless one of 'em is pointin' toward a way out."

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Konny searches the statues and tries to describe them as well as he can.

-Posted with Wayfinder

Aravashnial harumphs loudly at Victrix's response about the statues

Well! I think they are of the utmost importance. I have a theory.. he begins but is cut off by a snort by Horgus

He continues A theory, about the First Crusade. There is an old legend about a group of Crusaders who fled into the caverns after their children were infected with Abyssal energies! This would explain the cultist activities in Kenabres!

Horgus mutters insane ideas while Anevia looks bored.

Victrix turns to Aravashnial, one hand on her axe while still looking around.

"Aravashnial, not ta sound disrespectful or anythin' like that, but per'aps it'd be a better idea ta find a way forward before anythin' tries ta kill us 'ere. Yeh can tell us yehr theories about the statues in better detail once we're safe."
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

Aravashnial responds to Victrix Your right, but don't let me forget to tell you about the children. Horrible things. Just horrible.

The party begins crossing the cavern but then

Konny spots two shapes stuck to the ceiling, the things resolve themselves into monsters!

Konny can act in the surprise round.

Combat Round 1
Things
Horgus
Konny
Anevia
Aravashnial
Belledonna
Brighton
Victrix

Konny readies Biggie to strike any creature that gets near.

-Posted with Wayfinder

Guys, its been over 24 hours and only Konny has posted. At least once per day please

Round 1: Actions
Readied Action: Attack first creature that attacks me

Victrix readies her axe as well.

And I just realized that you guys were probably all waiting on me to post the things actions! MY BAD. Sorry guys.

Combat Round 1
Things drifts down to attack!
1 attacks Konny Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
2 attacks Victrix Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22 Grab: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19 Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2 Victrix is grappled!
Horgus hides.
Konny
Anevia
Aravashnial
Belledonna
Brighton
Victrix [ grappled ]

Ok, go ahead and make your Round 1 actions and rolls....again I'm really sorry guys.

Round 1: Actions (for realsies this time!)
Free Actions: RAGE! & Drop Greataxe
Move Action: Draw Dagger
Standard Action: Attempt to become the controlling grappler

As the creature swoops down on Victrix, wrapping itself around her face, a string of muffled (and likely blistering) curses emerges from her. It's enough to make Victrix drop her greataxe.

She flails around with one hand, trying to pry the thing off her and hold it at arm's length. At the same time, she draws the dagger in her belt.
Grapple CMB (Becoming the Controller): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Rage Rounds Remaining: 1/6

Brighton will run up and try to help Victrix (if needed), if not needed he will stay to guard the injured or useless.

CMB to Aid: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

Round 1

with the readied action Konny's initiative moved to the start of the turn right in front of the creatures

Having been ready for them, Konny strikes the creature as soon as it approaches.
readied attack: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 2 + 1 = 12
damage: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1, 3) + 3 + 1 = 8

Round 2

Konny attacks again with the eartbreaker
attack: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 1 = 11
damage: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4, 5) + 3 + 1 = 13

does not look promising...

Combat Round 1
Konny swings but misses at the approaching creature
Things drifts down to attack!
1 attacks Konny but misses
2 attacks Victrix hitting for 2 and Victrix is grappled!
Horgus hides.
Anevia says Get outta the way and I'll take a shot. once she gets a clear shot she shoots at Konny's Bow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23 striking the creature for 1d6 ⇒ 5
Aravashnial says Whats going on! Someone tell me whats going on!
Belledonna double moves to flank with Victrix
Brighton moves to aid Victrix on the grapple
Victrix [ grappled ]reverses the grapple and now has a hold of the creature.

Combat Round 2
Konny swings and misses
Things
1 [-5] attacks Konny Tentacle!: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 missing
2 [grappled] attempts to get out of the Grapple Grapple: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25 the creature flaps wildly away and provokes AoOs from Victrix Dagger: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20 Belledonna Dagger: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17 and Brighton Warhammer: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11it takes Total Damage: 2d4 + 6 ⇒ (4, 2) + 6 = 12
Horgus hides again
Anevia fires at the one that got away from Victrix et. al. Bow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21 Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2
Aravashnial Where is everyone! I hear fighting!
Belledonna holds
Brighton
Victrix

Round 2 Victrix and Brighton remain, Everyone Round 3
Combat Round 3
Konny
Things
Horgus
Anevia
Aravashnial
Belledonna
Brighton
Victrix

Round 2: Actions
Full-Round Action: Attack creature with dagger!

Victrix nods to Brighton in thanks before taking another stab at the thing that tried to mate with her face as it wriggles out of her grip.
Normal Attack!: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14
Damage: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Rage Rounds Remaining: 2/6
---------------------------------
Round 3: Actions (If we make it this far)
Full-Round Action: Stab the creature that tried to glomp me, if it still lives!

Cursing again, Victrix stabs at the creature that just refuses to die.

IF IT'S ALREADY DEAD:
Move Action: Move to flank Konny's ceiling creature
Standard Action: Stab it! Stab it repeatedly until it's dead!

A wolfish grin appears on her face as the face-hugger that fell on her dies. She turns her ire on the one Konny is facing, moving to flank it before driving her dagger deep into it's flesh.

Attack!: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
Damage: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Rage Rounds Remaining: 3/6

"Aravashnial...there are...some sort of flying thing attacking! Is there anything you can do to help? If not, stay where you are and try to make yourself as small as possible so these wretched creatures don't come after you!"

At a loss for what to do next he watches the creatures for an opening. Readying an action to attempt to grapple a creature if it gets in range.

Grapple: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

Round 3

Konny attacks the thing again
attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 1) + 4 = 7

-Posted with Wayfinder

Round 2
Victrix moves to help Konny deal with his, but misses. the other one is flying and out of reach
Brighton drops his hammer and moves over and grabs the one attacking Konny! [grappled]
Combat Round 3
Konny smacks the thing that Brighton is holding for 7 damage.
Things
1 [-12, grappled] turns on Brighton attempting to wrap him up with his tentacles Tentacle: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11 but fails to get purchase on the dwarf!
2 [-14] uses an ability to cloak the area in darkness! Unfortunately everyone inside the effect has darkvision.
Horgus Damned! It's pitch black in there
Anevia I don't have a shot
Aravashnial I can summon a few creatures if you need me to! Tell me where to do it!
Belledonna attempts to stabbity the thing that Brighton is holding Stab: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 but misses.
Brighton continues the grapple Grapple: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Victrix stabs and slays the creature with her dagger!

Round 4
Konny
Thing
Horgus
Anevia
Aravashnial
Belledonna
Brighton
Victrix

The one that is alive is flying about in a globe of darkness.

"Cursed creature! What are you, by the Father?? Spreading your unnatural darkness, the flames of Torag's forge shall light the way! Just stay safe Aravashnial!"

R4: Grapple Check: 1d20 + 2 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 2 + 5 = 20 The +5 is from the creature not breaking the grapple.

I'll use that check to Pin the thing.

If it does get Pinned:

"Someone...grab the rope out of my backpack or hand some of your own. We can tie this thing up and see if it is intelligent!"

Round 4

Konny draws a dagger and throws it at the flying creature

Darkness is not a problem for darkvision, right? Also the creature is inside 30 ft from Konny, right?

Attack: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 3 - 4 = 8
damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

"Aravashnial, we are fighting two cloak-like flying creatures able to make darkness around them. One down, one still evades our attacks."

Brighton, I stabbed and killed the creature you were trying to grapple. The one flying around is still up.

Yeah Darkvision negates magical darkness except certain spells, and yes inside 30'. Why the -4 modifier to your attack roll?
Round 4
Konny flings his dagger but misses. Shouts to Aravashnial
Thing[grappled] swoops down to attack Victrix Tentacle!: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12 Damage from Tentacling: 1d4 ⇒ 4 Grab: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 the creature hits Victrix but cannot grab ahold of her.
Horgus Ah damned kill it kill it!
Anevia I still cannot see anything!
Aravashnial Oh, Oh! its probably a Darkmantle! Watch out for the tentacles!
Belledonna stabs Stab: 1d20 ⇒ 13 but misses.
Brighton [grappled] snags the darkmantle out of the air from where it is attacking Victrix.
Victrix

Round 5
Konny
Darkmantle [grappled]
Horgus
Anevia
Aravashnial
Belledonna
Brighton [grappled]
Victrix

Victrix still has round 4 actions, everyone else round 5. This will almost undoubtedly be the last combat round.

-4 for 2 range increments

Round 5

Konny moves closer to the creature and attacks
attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 5) + 4 = 14

-Posted with Wayfinder

Round 4: Actions
Standard Action: Stab the darkmantle!
Free Action: End Rage after stab

Victrix's head snaps back from being slapped in the face by a tentacle.
Attack!: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
The force of the blow sends Victrix's next dagger swing wide. She then pulls back, trying to calm down and refocus.

Rage Rounds Remaining: 2/6

Round 5: Actions
Standard Action: Stab it!

With fatigue creeping in, Victrix swings again.
Attack!: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
This time, her swing is worse than before.

Konny kills the creature. Combat Over.

Horgus says as the magical darkness clears You guys sure took your time, don't you know I'm important! I need to get topside!

Anevia glares at him Stow it Gwerm, they did their best.

Aravashnial says What is their coloration? I've heard of huge Darkmantles living in caves near here, infected with Abyssal energies.

Panting, Victrix moves to retrieve her greataxe from where she dropped it. Her face stings from the tentacle slapping her and darkmantle blood is all over her hands.

After retrieving her weapon of choice and sheathing her dagger, she moves over to Anevia to help her walk.

"Come on. We've gotta get a move on."

At Aravashnial's question, Victrix looks over at the freshly-slain darkmantles. "They're... rather grey. And small. And I'd rather not 'ave to fight any more of 'em."

Fatigued for 8 rounds.

Oh, well thats.... Aravashnial seems almost upset that the creatures were not massive fiendish engines of destruction.

"Darkmantles. Hmmm. Are they normally inhabitants of this area?" Brighton talks with Aravashnial as they walk along.

Victrix chuckles at Aravashnial's disappointment.

"Eh, cheer up. They feel a helluva lot bigger when they land on yer 'ead." She jokes.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

Konny retrieves his dagger.

-Posted with Wayfinder

Aravashnial, having an opportunity to show off, begins describing darkmantles to the party and explaining how be believes that cultists breed the creatures to patrol the underground caverns. Horgus calls the Elf insane and his theories preposterous. Anevia shakes her head at the elf's more outlandish statements.

The party continues on through the cavern?

Victrix can't help but chuckle at Horgus and Aravashnial's bickering. She shakes her head as she helps Anevia along through the cavern.

The party gathers their belongings and continues traveling through the cave. They come to a another cavern

Konny rounds the corner first, walking slowly and he sees a Dwarf sitting by a campfire. The dwarf is conversing with a large lump of what looks to be mud. Yes Yes, pretty. The experiments went awry they did. But next time, next time we do them right!

The dwarf immediately spots Konny and screeches You'll not take me back Crusader! You'll not put your filthy hands on me!

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Victrix is so wrapped up in helping Anevia along while trying to ignore the other two escortees that she doesn't notice Konny wandering off.

She does hear the screeching coming down the tunnel, though. It's enough for her to tense up.

Konny drops his backpack getting ready for possible fight with the weird dwarf.

"Trust me, I have no intention to touch you. Who are you anyway?"

Millorn! Millorn! He will destroy you false Crusaders! Kill them pretty kill them!

Combat Round 1
Konny
Aravashnial
Belledonna
Victrix
Horgus
Brighton
Anevia
Millorn
Mud Elemental

Round 1: Actions
Move Action: Move past Brighton to mud... thing
Standard Action: Power Attack mud thing with greataxe

Taking a look into the expansive cavern, Victrix is quite surprised at the sight of a mud creature and bizarre-looking dwarf. But considering that the dwarf (Millorn? That's its name?) just sicced the mud creature on them, Victrix was more inclined to consider him hostile.

"'Scuse me, Broighton!" She says, pushing past the dwarven priest, running at the mud thing with her greataxe. She brings the axe down as hard as her muscles will allow.

Power Attack!: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23 -2 if fatigue still applies = 21
Damage: 1d12 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12 -2 if fatigue still applies = 10

"Victrix...wait!" Brighton tries to caution the bloodlusty creature. He sighs and shakes his head as she rushes in and gives a mighty swing.

He tells Aravashnial what is happening and what they've stumbled upon.

"Please stop for a moment everyone! Millorn? We are not all Crusaders! What is your truck with them?!"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18

"Sorry Brighton, but it sounds like the declaration of war"

Konny charges the mud thing
charge: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 2) + 4 = 10
sneak damage if applicable: 1d6 ⇒ 6

-Posted with Wayfinder

Combat Round 1
Konny charges the Mud creature but misses.
Aravashnial What's going on! Why have we stopped? Oh! Is it more darkmantles! Someone describe their coloration, red tinged? Are they huge?
Belledonna begins casting a spell.
Victrix swings mightily at the mud creature and hits it for 12.
Horgus Ah damned. Another bothersome encounter.
Brighton makes his plea, but the dwarf is now screeching You hurt PRETTY! YOU MUST DIE!
Anevia I'm coming!, slowly
Millorn begins chanting and two missiles of light strike out at Victrix Magic Missile: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 3) + 2 = 9 Victrix is disabled at 0 HP!
Mud Elemental strikes at Victrix Slam: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20 Damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 Victrix is dying and at -8 HP. Millorn cackles Teaches you right Crusader scum!

Combat Round 2
Konny
Aravashnial
Belledonna
Victrix [-8, dying]
Horgus
Brighton
Anevia
Millorn
Mud Elemental

Uh oh.

Stabilize Roll: 1d20 - 6 ⇒ (7) - 6 = 1 Nope.

The combined might of the mud creature and Millorn's spell is enough to bring Victrix down.

If not healed: lose 1 hit point and keep dying

Brighton, seeing Victrix fall, hurriedly tells Aravashnial, "A dwarf of some sort and a mud thing! He...magicked Victrix down...I must see to her!"

He moves as quickly as he can to her then warily reaches down to touch her shoulder.

Move as close as needed to cast stabilize on her without provoking.

"You muddy bastard"
attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 2) + 4 = 12

-Posted with Wayfinder

Combat Round 2
Konny smacks the Mud elemental for 12, ending its existence. The insane dwarf wails in rage!
Aravashnial Who is Pretty? By all the energies of the cosmos, I need my eyes back! Come on Anevia lets get closer.
Belledonna finishes casting her spell and 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26 it has no effect on the Dwarf.
Victrix [-8, dying] dies some more and is at -9
Horgus By the nine hells! The woman is down. Someone do something, quick.
Brighton rushes over has to double move to get there, can stabilize next round
Anevia with Aravashnial propping her up Anevia fires her bow Bow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18 striking him for 1d6 ⇒ 3
Millorn shrieks Pretty is dead! NOW ALL SHALL DIE! and casts a spell forcing Brighton and Konny to save KWill: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18 BWill: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14 but the spell does not effect them.
Mud Elemental is dead

Combat Round 3
Konny
Aravashnial
Belledonna
Victrix [-9, dying]
Horgus
Brighton
Anevia
Millorn

Stabilize Roll: 1d20 - 7 ⇒ (7) - 7 = 0

Victrix continues to bleed into the dirt.

stabilise is a range spell, no need to be next to her

Konny moves next to the mad dwarf and swings Biggie
attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 2) + 4 = 11

-Posted with Wayfinder

Didn't realize stabilize was a ranged spell. Retconned the round above. Victrix is stable at -9
Combat Round 3
Konny steps up to Millorn and swings, but misses.
Aravashnial Do you need a spell! I can summon a creature! Tell me where, is everyone ok! Aravashnial asks in almost panicked tones.
Belledonna growls and draws her dagger, then closes with the dwarf.
Victrix [-9, stabilized] unconsciously wishes everyone well.
Horgus Ok, I need a weapon. This is ridiculous.
Brighton
Anevia
Millorn