GM Otha's Prince of Augustana (Inactive)

Game Master Otha

"Our Prince and his father, both possessed of the madness of the fey."

know.nature: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 5 + 2 = 25
spellcraft, take 10: 10 + 7 = 17

"Do not eat these mushrooms! They are hallucinogenic. Most likely habitual consumption is what has caused Gandros' delusions. Corrupt civilisation seeking diversion.

The parchment is the remains of a scroll. Perhaps that portal had power once. Kiboko will study it."

Kiboko casts detect magic again and looks upon the painted portal.

"Kiboko senses no magic from the painted portal. But the scroll could have been anything. Gandros said he was calling up an army from the otherworld. Perhaps he tried to use this scroll and made a mistake? Perhaps he conjured something and it attacked him? If so, whatever he called may still be here."

Kiboko grips his lance and glances about himself.

I hear shuffling and snorting from the other room. Whatever was summoned is most likely in there. Make ready, and let's clear this place out. Kramac whispers.

He will await confirmation from his companions that they are ready, cast Divine favor, and then burst through the door.

Before we enter qatala mumbles a few words and concentrates for a moment after which a green/brown colour erupts on her skin.
Qingong power barkskin activated for 50 mins. Nat ac+2. Cost 2 ki.

In preparation for an expected battle, Kiboko casts Magic Fang on Mvumbu and Guidance on himself.

Oret cast guidance on himself and makes himself prepared for battle.

Peering into the second vault, you see small, misshapen creatures with bloated shoulders appear from the third vault...it appears they were aware of you as well since the first two are prepared to fight the ones behind seem to be making motions with their hands...

...and you see one more of their kind appear seemingly out of nowhere, behind the one emerging from the right...

COMBAT!

Round 1: The party is up!

Kuumaa
Oret
Kramac
Qatala
Kiboko
Mvumbu
Dretches

Kuuma rushes in to attack the new foe.

bite, power attack: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 5 - 1 = 21
damage: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 2 = 13
Trip, power attack: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 5 - 1 = 10

knowledge Planes: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

I think that is enough for two questions? I'll ask about DR (which I already know, but now Kramac knows too) and spell-like abilities

Use cold iron or one of those oils we got from the Almsman, or your strikes will be less effective against these beasts!

Kramac steps up and draws his cold iron kukri, and slashes for the throat.

attack, power attack, divine favor: 1d20 + 6 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 2 - 1 = 14
damage, sneak attack, divine favor, power attack: 1d4 + 1d6 + 3 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + (2) + 3 + 2 + 2 = 12

Kramac, I'm assuming you and Kuumaa are attacking the same dretch, correct me if I'm wrong...

Kuumaa flies forward to strike at the dretch and takes a powerful bite on the demon but fails to trip it up...

Kramac bravely, and foolhardily, charges in amongst the demons, landing a mighty slash of cold iron across the chest of the same dretch, eviscerating the beast as it falls without even a sigh...

Round 1: The bold may post!

Kuumaa
Kramac
Oret
Qatala
Kiboko
Mvumbu
Dretches

Dretches need cold iron to hurt but aren't strong, but watch for their boss

Qatala steps up pulling her cold iron nine section whip from her handy haversack. Fighting defensively in crane wing stance. AC=30

nine section whip: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13 cold iron bludgeoning.

Qatala steps up and cracks a nasty stripe across the midsection of the dretch in front of her with her whip, which brings out a defiant, and painful, hiss from the demon...

Oret will step up into the vault in readiness to assist the party as he may...

Round 1: The bold may post!

Kuumaa
Kramac
Oret
Qatala
Kiboko
Mvumbu
Dretch (dead)
Dretch (-13)
Dretch
Dretch
Dretch
Dretch

Kiboko steps into the fray, drawing his cold iron morningstar as his comrades advise.

"WHAT VILE FIENDS ARE THESE? WHAT MISCHIEF IS AFOOT?"

Swift action to activate animal focus (bull), and change Mvumbu's animal focus to Bull.

attack vs wounded dretch, rage, bull focus, power attack, two-handing: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 2 + 1 - 1 = 11damage: 1d8 + 10 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 3 = 21

Another natural 1 attack roll! :/

Mvumbu follows Kiboko, seeking enemies but so far finding nothing to chomp on!

Defend command (ready action to attack anyone attacking Kiboko):

defend Kiboko, magic fang, bull focus: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 19damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 = 7

If an adjacent enemy attacks an ally:

Kiboko steps up and takes a might swing at the wounded dretch but, alas, it goes wide. Mvumbu lets out a roar of frustration at her companion's miss...

Two dretches from the south entrance dretch makes 5' moves, the first striking at Kiboko and the second one with a flank attack on Kramac. Meanwhile the two by the north entrance attack Qatala and Kramac respectively...

Attacks on Kramac
Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

The southernmost dretch rake both claws across the brawler while...

Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

...its compatriot to the north misses with its claws but sinks its teeth into Kramac's shoulder.

Attack on Kiboko
Claw: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Claw: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

The demon's claws seemingly hit nothing but air against Kiboko, but the bloody streak appearing across his cheek says otherwise, followed by bite to the half-orc's thigh that hits home. Beautiful and wise Mvumbu grinds her teeth in frustration as her friend is wounded and she has no one to chomp...

Attack on Qatala
Claw: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
Claw: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Qatala deftly avoids the dretch's attacks, making the demon hiss yet again, but this time in frustration...

Round 2: The party is up!

Kuumaa
Kramac (-11)
Oret
Qatala
Kiboko (-6)
Mvumbu
Dretch (dead)
Dretch (-13)
Dretch
Dretch
Dretch
Dretch

Once claw hit Kiboko too, because he's raging and wearing the mithril shirt (AC=14).

Thanks Kiboko...I remembered you were at AC16 but forgot 'bout rage...adjusted the main post...

"NO ROOM TO FIGHT IN HERE! DRAW THEM BACK!"

Kiboko attacks the injured dretch again, then 5' steps back, Mvumbu making way to try to set up a pack attack.

raging smash, bull focus, power attack, combat expertise, two-handing, expend guidance (since I forgot it before): 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 1 - 1 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 8 + 2 + 1 - 1 - 1 + 1 = 23damage: 1d8 + 10 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 3 = 16 cold iron, bludgeoning, piercing

Current AC: 15

Kiboko brings down the cold iron morningstar hard on the dretch with a sickening thud as it drops down dead, its skull caved in...

Round 2: The bold may act!

Kuumaa
Kramac (-11)
Oret
Qatala
Kiboko (-6)
Mvumbu
Dretch (dead)
Dretch (dead)
Dretch
Dretch
Dretch
Dretch

Qatala waits till hopefully the injured dretch is dead then 5ft steps forward.

two stikes against the top one fighting defensively ac=30

nine section whip: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12 cold iron bludgeoning

nine section whip: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
nine section whip: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19 to confirm. assuming hits.
damage: 1d8 + 5 + 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 + (3) + 5 = 17 cold iron bludgeoning

Kramac pull back a bit, I have this door covered.

Kuuma bites the dretch in front of him who so savagely attacked Kramac.

bite attack: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 - 1 = 7
bite damage: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 2 = 11

Qatala easily steps over the dead dretch and then unleashes a devastating double whiplash, first striking the demon across its chest, and then the return crushing the dretch's throat, dropping it stone dead without even a hiss escaping its lips...

Round 2: The bold may act!

Kuumaa
Kramac (-11)
Oret
Qatala
Kiboko (-6)
Mvumbu
Dretch (dead)
Dretch (dead)
Dretch (dead)
Dretch
Dretch
Dretch

Kramac will stand and full attack the dretch to the south, holding his shield up defensively and striking from behind it.

Attack 1, Flurry, Divine Favor, Power Attack, Combat Expertise: 1d20 + 6 + 2 - 2 - 1 - 1 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 2 - 2 - 1 - 1 = 15
damage1: 1d4 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 2 + 2 = 9

Attack 1, Flurry, Divine Favor, Power Attack: 1d20 + 6 - 2 - 1 - 1 ⇒ (7) + 6 - 2 - 1 - 1 = 9

AC is currently 22 with combat expertise.

Kuumaa launches at the dretch up front, trying to rip its throat out, but his teeth snap only air. A slightly battered and bloody Kramac stands firm and strikes back at this tormentor, his first attack slashing the dretch across its left shoulder while his second goes awry...

Oret readies his wand of cure light wounds in case any companions need to be healed...

The two unengaged dretches move 5' forward to avenge their fellow demons. Each will strike at the foe facing them...

Attack on Kuumaa
Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

The first dretch strikes hard at Kuumaa, with claw and teeth hitting in combination...

Attack on Qatala
Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

...while the second dretch to attack makes three futile attempts to hit the nimble monk...

Attack on Kramac
Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

...and the third dretch into the mix strikes Kramac a slight blow across his right leg and narrowly misses with his teeth...

Round 3: The party is up!

Kuumaa (-8)
Kramac (-13)
Oret
Qatala
Kiboko (-6)
Mvumbu
Dretch (dead)
Dretch (dead)
Dretch (dead)
Dretch (-9)
Dretch
Dretch

Kuuma bites the injured Dretch!

attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Kramac takes two swings at the injured one!
attack 1,power attack, divine favor, flurry: 1d20 + 6 + 2 - 1 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 2 - 1 - 2 = 11

attack 1,power attack, divine favor, flurry: 1d20 + 6 + 2 - 1 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 2 - 1 - 2 = 11

He will then 5 foot step back to make room for Kiboko to get in there.

Kuumaa's and Kramac's injuries affect their attacks as both miss their targets.

Oret heals Kramac with his wand before the brawler steps away...

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

...making Kramac feel refreshed and itching to get back in the fray...

Round 3: The bold can act!

Kuumaa (-8)
Kramac (-4)
Oret
Qatala
Kiboko (-6)
Mvumbu
Dretch (dead)
Dretch (dead)
Dretch (dead)
Dretch (-9)
Dretch
Dretch

Assuming Kramac and Kuuma missed...

"RAAARGH!!!!"

Kiboko advances again, and full attacks.

cold iron morningstar vs injured dretch, rage, power attack, bull focus, combat expertise: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 1 - 1 - 1 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 2 + 1 - 1 - 1 = 10damage: 1d8 + 10 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 3 = 19 cold iron

secondary bite, power attack, rage, bull focus, combat expertise vs dretch: 1d20 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 1 - 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 2 + 1 - 1 - 1 = 5
damage: 1d4 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 = 7 not cold iron :)

Kiboko attacks the injured dretch until it is dead, then switches to the one in the centre.

AC=15

ETA: bloody dicebot!

"Mooooaarrrrggghhh!!!!???"

Kiboko's definitely gettin' some tough love from the dicebot...

The wise and beautiful Mvumbu is definitely chomping at the bit to get in on some dretch meat, frustration growing as both of her friend's attacks fall short of the mark...

Round 3: Qatala can act!

Kuumaa (-8)
Kramac (-4)
Oret
Qatala
Kiboko (-6)
Mvumbu
Dretch (dead)
Dretch (dead)
Dretch (dead)
Dretch (-9)
Dretch
Dretch

Qatala grins to herself stays fighting defensively and strikes both dretch's near her to trip.

trip: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24 vs west
trip: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29 vs south

AC=30

With two quick snaps of her wrist, Qatala drops both of the clumsy moving dretches next to her prone...

The two dretches quickly stand up, giving Qatala, Kramac, Kiboko, and Kuumaa opportunities to strike...

Round 3: Awaiting AoOs for the bold!

Kuumaa (-4)
Kramac (-4)
Oret
Qatala
Kiboko (-6)
Mvumbu
Dretch (dead)
Dretch (dead)
Dretch (dead)
Dretch (-9)
Dretch
Dretch

Kramac's AoO on the middle one

AOO, power attack, divine favor: 1d20 + 6 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 6 - 1 + 2 = 17
AOO Damage, pwoer attack, divine favor: 1d4 + 3 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 + 2 = 9

Kuuma's AoO on the middle one:

AoO: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Kiboko takes his AoO against the southernmost dretch. - that'll be the middle one, since the one at the bottom isn't provoking :)

AoO morningstar smash, rage, bull focus, power attack, combat expertise: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 1 - 1 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 2 + 1 - 1 - 1 = 17damage: 1d8 + 10 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 3 = 14

Yay! I didn't roll a '1' to hit!

Kiboko, the southernmost was not knocked prone so cannot be targeted so I'll assume it's the southernmost prone dretch

Kramac's cold iron kukri slices hard into the midsection of the dretch as it rises followed in tandem by Kuuma's glancing bite to its calf, staggering as it rises...just in time for Kiboko to relieve his pent up frustration as his morningstar connects with the demon's right ear, the right side of its now grisly face no more, slumping down to never rise again...

Round 3: Awaiting Qatala's AoO!

Kuumaa (-4)
Kramac (-4)
Oret
Qatala
Kiboko (-6)
Mvumbu
Dretch (dead)
Dretch (dead)
Dretch (dead)
Dretch (dead)
Dretch (-9)
Dretch

Combat reflexes :)

nine section whip, Fight def crane style: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 10 - 2 = 9 vs west
nine section whip, Fight def crane style: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 10 - 2 = 11 vs south

i got ur dice god curse kiboko

Qatala misses her attacks and now the dretches try to deal some pain. The southernmost demon lashes out against Kuumaa...

Claw: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Claw: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
Bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

...with one claw only connecting for a glancing blow across the wolf's snout.

The northern dretch, tired of missing Qatala badly and wanting to cut a path for escape from these vaults, makes a 5' move SE and tries a combo on Kiboko...

Claw: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Claw: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Confirm: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Damage: 2d4 + 1 ⇒ (3, 4) + 1 = 8

...badly missing with both claws but landing a painful bite on the half-Orc's hip.

Round 4: The party is up! (Bring it home guys!)

Kuumaa (-6)
Kramac (-4)
Oret
Qatala
Kiboko (-14)
Mvumbu
Dretch (dead)
Dretch (dead)
Dretch (dead)
Dretch (dead)
Dretch (-9)
Dretch

Kiboko's rage grows, fuelled by his wounds...

"RAAAAARRRRGGGHHH!!! FIENDS! DIE!"

morningstar vs wounded dretch, power attack, rage, bull focus, two handing: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 2 + 1 - 1 = 30damage: 1d8 + 10 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 3 = 15
confirm crit?: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 2 + 1 - 1 = 30crit damage: 1d8 + 10 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 3 = 14

Woop! overkill!

Covered in demon ichor, Kiboko steps into the pasted remains of the dretch and calls Mvumbu!

Kiboko goes for a follow up bite attack

secondary bite, rage, power attack, bull focus: 1d20 + 2 + 2 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 2 - 1 + 1 = 9damage: 1d4 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5 not cold iron

AC=14

"Mooooaaarrrrgghhhh?!"

Mvumbu attacks the remaining dretch

chomp!, bull focus, magic fang, pack flanking: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 1 + 1 + 4 = 17damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 = 8 not cold iron

Kiboko explodes in rage, grasping his morningstar with two hands and swinging a stupendous blow catching the dretch midway up his side...and like Kiboko's rage, the demon's chest literally explodes spewing guts and gore all over the immediate area...

This allows Mvumbu, the wise, beautiful, and ticked off, to move up and finally put a chomp on the remaining demon...not a mighty bite, but a satisfying one nonetheless...

Round 4: The bold can act! (Bring it home guys!)

Kuumaa (-6)
Kramac (-4)
Oret
Qatala
Kiboko (-14)
Mvumbu
Dretch (dead)
Dretch (dead)
Dretch (dead)
Dretch (dead)
Dretch (dead)
Dretch (-3)

Kuuma will attempt to dart to the other side of the dretch to flank, then bite the demon.

acrobatics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

bite, flank power attack: 1d20 + 6 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 6 - 1 + 2 = 23
bite damage: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 = 7
trip: 1d20 + 6 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 2 - 1 = 27

Now with a flank, and a prone, injured for, Kramac attempts to end the fight.

attack, power attack, flank, Divine favor, flurry: 1d20 + 6 - 1 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 6 - 1 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 14
damage: 1d4 + 1d6 + 3 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + (1) + 3 + 2 + 2 = 10

attack, power attack, flank, Divine favor, flurry: 1d20 + 6 - 1 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 6 - 1 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 26
damage: 1d4 + 1d6 + 3 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + (3) + 3 + 2 + 2 = 12

confirm attack, power attack, flank, Divine favor, flurry: 1d20 + 6 - 1 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 - 1 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 9
damage: 1d4 + 1d6 + 3 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + (3) + 3 + 2 + 2 = 11

If its still alive Qatala will swing dropping out of fighting defensively.AC=21
nine section whip: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 2 = 18 Flank
damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 cold iron bludgeoning
nine section whip: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 2 = 13 Flank

Kuumaa nimbly maneuvers into flanking position, befuddling the dretch, biting it on the ankle, causing minor damage but, more importantly, tripping it up as well...

Kramac, instantly pouncing on the prone demon, sweeping its throat twice with his kukri, the second precisely slicing completely through the neck, the head rolling slowly, stopping between Mvumbu's legs...

Battle over!

After a tough battle, and licking more than a few wounds, the party has defeated the dretches, apparently accidentally summoned by Gandros via scroll, trying to raise a faerie army for his empire. Mvumbu comes to Kiboko and nuzzles him, licking his wounds, while Kuumaa does the same for Kramac. Qatala and Oret grin at each other as they watch the others...

You find the following items mixed among the wreckage of the vaults: brooch of shielding (30 charges), potion of enlarge person, screaming bolt, wand of shocking grasp (50 charges), a gold necklace worth 300 gp, a chime of opening (7 charges), a platinum and ruby ring worth 1,000 gp, and an unused scroll of lesser planar ally.

CONCLUSION

Once the dretches are defeated, it is safe for Gandros to return home which he wishes to do. He is firmly entrenched in his delusions regardless of what you tell him. He magnanimously grants you anything you want from among the remains of the Emporium basement. The Almsman is willing to take care of the old man, and help clean up the old Emporium. Venture-Captain Caudron Wallace is more relieved than disappointed that there is no otherworldly portal in the sewers, but mostly self-satisfied that the whole thing was a waste of his time as he predicted.

#13: The Prince of Augustana Goals
Primary: The PCs explore the emporium in Act 5 to confirm the existence of a portal. SUCCESS: +1 Prestige Point

Secondary: The PCs either slay Randalan and at least half of the Steel Wyvern Thugs in Act 4 or allow them to go free only after ensuring they never again threaten the Almsman and his sanctuary. SUCCESS: +1 Prestige Point

Great job, guys!