GM Rednal's Rise of the Runelords: AE (Inactive)

Game Master Rednal

Escape Artist: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Tyranius still seems to be trapped in the twisting vines. Not knowing what else to do he draws his shortsword to start hacking away at the vines and grass.

These vines are going to engulf me....

There was a loud roar as Tanwen darted in at the Goblin - and a massive cougar with red stripes running down its back lunged out of the undergrowth and swiped at the warrior, blocking her way.

Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26 for Damage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

The strike momentarily rattled her, but now there was no way to the goblin - and at least she was able to bring her weapon down on the cougar instead, scoring a deep slice. Meanwhile, Shalluk had finally managed to get free, though Tyranius was still trapped within their grasp, and they continued to try and pull him down.

Only Tanwen is out of the spell's area - and has the space to be. Those who remain within need to make news saves at the end of each turn to stay free!

The goblin threw another bolt of fire a moment later, clearly trying to take Tyranius down before he could get free. Also? Burning things. Goblins rather enjoyed that, and this one was sniggering wildly as he threw the fire.

Ranged Touch Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

At least he was consistent in his lack of skill.

Escape Artist: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Strike down these fools!

Tyranius hurls his shortsword at the cougar attacking Tanwen. The sword arcs through the air with a magical sort of accuracy.

Hand of the Acolyte Shortsword: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

The sword then vanishes from sight and magically appears right back in Tyranius' hand from where it left.

Hand of the Acolyte

Reflex: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Shifting with his usual grace around the grasping tentacles, Shalluk cranked a fresh bolt into his bow with a swift motion and raised the weapon in a fluid action, firing a shot off at the damned Goblin that seemed to be the one causing the plants.

Crossbow Bolt: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 10

Being confronted by the cougar and unable to reach the goblin, Tanwen slashes at the cougar again.

Masterwork Falcata: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 91d8 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 3 + (4) = 12 I suspect that even if I use my Always a Chance here, that'll still be a miss, so I'll save it on the off chance I find something that is larger...

However, she is surprisingly inaccurate in her strike against the creature.

*poke*

The cougar managed to duck under the thrown weapon that Tyranius tossed out, dodging Tanwen's falcata a moment later even as Shalluk's bolt went wide instead of hitting the small goblin. As a whole, the group didn't seem to be having a lot of luck with attacks - possibly because of how distracting all the plants were.

Roaring, the cougar reared up and began batting at Tanwen, clearly trying to wear her down...

Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26 for Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20 for Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

...and getting in a lucky bite with its jaws as it did so. The goblin, wasting no time, hurled a bolt of fire at her instead.

Ranged Touch Attack: 1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 7 - 4 = 9

Ineffectively. He was actually starting to sound a little mad now, stomping on the ground because of his apparent inability to set any longshanks on fire.

Escape Artist: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

Finally able to break free from the vines Tyranius bounds off of the area that they are growing towards the cougar and goblin.

Reflex: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

Shalluk barely slid past the tentacles trying to grab him. He cranked a fresh bolt into the crossbow, and opened fire on the Goblin once more.

Crossbow Bolt: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 4

Needing an increase in damage output against the deadly cat, Tanwen issues her challenge against the creature.

Masterwork Falcata;Challenge: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 121d8 + 3 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 3 + (6) = 18

-2 AC against attacks not from the cougar.

Somewhat impressively, both the goblin and the cougar managed to continue avoiding the attacks - and it was rapidly becoming apparent that the two of them were much more capable than the great majority of goblinkind.

(Which, admittedly, wasn't saying much - but still.)

With a loud roar, the cougar continued its attack on Tanwen, fully attempting to tear her apart before turning its attention to the others that had intruded on this place.

Bite (Tanwen): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Claw (Tanwen): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Claw (Tanwen): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Despite its best efforts, though, Tanwen's excellent guard was proving enough to ward off its attacks and stop its deadly jaws and claws from tearing into her flesh.

Ranged Touch Attack (Tyranius): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22 for Fire Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Meanwhile, the goblin druid out back had finally managed to aim somewhat decently with the bolts of fire he was tossing out.

Reflex: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

Swearing vilely in Aklo at missing once again, Shalluk instead turned to his magic to deal with the creature. Focusing on the big cat rather than it's Goblin master, Shalluk cast Murderous Command. If nothing else a round of them attacking each other should relieve the pressure on them.

DC 15, if the big kitty fails it tries to rake it's master for a round. Pretty typical cat behaviour, really.

Tyranius touches a hand to his amulet asking for divine fervor as Nethys blesses him with Divine Favor.

Use Fervor on myself to swift cast Divine Favor on myself, not provoking AoO

He moves closer slashing his shortsword at the goblin that keeps throwing fire at him.

Masterwork Shortsword: 1d20 + 6 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 6 - 1 + 1 = 7
Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 2 + 1 = 8

Divine Favor; Power Attack; Fervor 2/3 remaining

Masterwork Falcata;Challenge: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 101d8 + 3 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 3 + (4) = 17

Once more Tanwen swings her sword at the feline, and once more, Tanwen's accuracy fails her.

Can I please roll above 4 before I die, please?

I'm actually kind of amazed at how much the dice roller hates you three. XD; This isn't usually that hard of an encounter.

Will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

The cougar let out a savage roar as it threw off the spell, seeming to only grow angrier after the attempt to manipulate its mind. It swiped out at Tyranius a moment later as he passed by on the way towards the goblin...

AoO (Tyranius): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22 for Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

...and actually managing to score a hit against him with its teeth. It stepped back and after Tyranius a moment later, dodging Tanwen's attack and lashing out at the Warpriest in a clear attempt to stop him from threatening the goblin.

Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20 for Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23 for Damage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26 for Damage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26 for Damage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
o wo; Thank goodness I'm not using a crit deck here.

"GET DOWN!" a female voice called - and three arrows shot through the air from behind Tanwen and Shalluk, aiming straight for the cougar.

Ranged Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
Ranged Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
Ranged Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

...The effect was slightly spoiled by the way none of the arrows actually hit, but it was clear that the newcomer had at least managed to distract both the goblin and the big cat. Coming out of the brush from behind you, the three of you could see an elven woman with a bow in one hand - and, clearly, most of her attention was on your shared enemies.

Masterwork Falcata;Challenge: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 241d8 + 3 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 3 + (4) = 18 Finally...

With backup seemingly arriving just as they needed it, though not seeming to actually help much, Tanwen finally manages a decent swing on the cougar.

Tyranius places a hand to his side as a small portion of his wounds heal.

I believe the damage placed me at 0 hp. I will swift action fervor to heal myself

Fervor: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Current 2/27; Fervor 1/3 remaining

Tyranius feels the cat's claws rake against his side as he grunts in pain, nearly falling into a restful sleep on the vines and grass.

Using what last bit of strength he has left he slashes with his short sword and Tekko-Kagi at the goblin.

Mwk Shortsword: 1d20 + 4 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 4 - 1 + 1 = 12
Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 2 + 1 = 11

Tekko-Kagi: 1d20 + 5 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 5 - 1 + 1 = 19
Damage: 1d6 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 2 + 1 = 5

Power Attack; Divine Favor

Reflex: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

Shalluk swerved away from both the archer and the vines. He'd reply, but the number of people who could actually speak Aklo was something he could count without removing he shoes. Instead he made sure to give her a clear shot while adding his own attack to the volley at the Goblin.

Attack Roll: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 6

I could roll over 10 to attack at some point. Could.

Sorry didn't realize I missed another damage. I am actually unconscious so retcon and ignore my attacks above.

Tyranius falls to the ground in a heap. His blood slowly trickles out into the mossy grass floor.

Con Check: 1d20 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 1 - 2 = 6

Current Hp -3

That would be nice, Shalluk. I blame the dice roller.

Tanwen finally managed to land a solid blow on the cougar, and it was clear that the damage was significant. It probably couldn't take another hit half that good. Shalluk's shot, unfortunately, was just a little too shallow to actually hit the tiny target.

Howling in both pain and rage, the cougar turned back to Tanwen and lashed out in an attempt to bring her down as well.

Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22 for Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22 for Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

The druid, meanwhile, chanted quickly and darted out to press a hand against the cougar's side and heal it of damage.

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

The elf who'd joined you wasn't fast enough with her shots to interrupt the spell, but she did send a barrage of arrows toward the goblin a moment later. "I've got a wand - if you're hurt, fall back and I'll heal you!" the elf called out as she fired.

Ranged Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28 for Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Ranged Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14
Ranged Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

Arcane Spell Failure <25% fails: 1d100 ⇒ 69
Burning Hands Reflex DC14 Half: 3d4 ⇒ (3, 4, 4) = 11

Heavily wounded, Tanwen takes a step back and channels the power of her arcane bond, holding her hand forward she releases a bit of her magical energies and produces flame. Then the flame leaps from her hands, bursting out towards the cougar and the goblin, narrowly missing her downed companion.

5 foot step, standard action use arcane bond to cast a spell from her spellbook - Burning Hands, move action increase caster level by 1 at the cost of 1 point from arcane reservoir. Then, if the cougar drops Immediate action, Glorious Challenge on the Goblin Druid.

Also, if this doesn't work, I blame my order.

Con check: 1d20 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (8) + 1 - 3 = 6

Tyranius continues to bleed out on the ground.

Current HP -4

Reflex: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

With a grunt Shalluk moved to Tyranius...or would have if the vines hadn't grabbed him again. Cursing in a vile tone, he instead resorted to his other power. The spectre appeared beside him once more, it's more tenuous existence making it less likely to be captured.

Spirit Reflex: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Blur: 1d100 ⇒ 63

Sadly, this failed as well and even the spirit was grabbed. This did not stop it from firing, however, at the Goblin.

Ranged Touch Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 2) + 4 = 8

...come on dice roller, show daddy some love!

It's true that sometimes, the dice just don't roll your way - and turn what should be a normal fight into a strangely hard one. XD;

Flames poured out of Tanwen's hands, aiming towards both the goblin and its pet.

Reflex (Cougar): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
Reflex (Goblin): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

Rather unfortunately, both of them managed to avoid the worst of the damage, and the cougar responded with another attempted mauling.

Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

Key word: "Attempted". None of the attacks actually managed to hit. The druid, meanwhile, chanted quickly - and a three-foot blade of flame sprang out of his fingers.

The elf darted forward a moment later, pulling out a wand and pushing it towards Tyranius. "On your feet, man!" she cried out.

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

...It didn't seem to be enough to get Tyranius up, but at least he wasn't continuing to bleed out, and another jolt from the wand (or another source of healing) would almost certainly be enough to get him back up.

Escape Artist: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Shalluk was unable to escape the vines again. Still, he was not out, and once again cast Murderous Command on the cat. It didn't seem to work often, but...

Spirit Escape Artist: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

The spirit, however, managed to escape the creatures grasp and fire again on the Goblin.

Ranged Touch Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 1) + 4 = 8

Masterwork Falcata;Challenge: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 191d8 + 3 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 3 + (1) = 13

Thanking her lucky stars that the cougar had managed to miss her, Tanwen swings her sword once more at the creature, hopeing to drop it so she can move onto the druid.

Once again, should Tanwen drop the cougar she will activate Glorious Challenge on the goblin.

Shalluk's Concentration, Which Really Should Be In His Profile, DC 16: 1d20 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 4 = 14

Shalluk's spell fizzled as the vines disrupted his concentration and casting ability, but on the bright side, Tanwen finally managed to land a solid blow on the cougar... and earn a scream of incoherent rage from the goblin, who darted forward to slash out with his blazing blade.

Melee Touch: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Rage was a poor tool in combat, though - at least for most people - and he nearly stabbed himself in the foot with it rather than managing to get anywhere close to Tanwen.

Meanwhile, the elf prodded Tyranius with her wand again. "Up, I said!"

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

This time, it was rather more effective, restoring the warpriest to some semblance of help. Finally, the tide of the battle appeared to be turning...

Tyranius places a hand to his wounds as his eyes quickly open again.

Fervor: 1d6 ⇒ 5

His wounds rapids close more as he quickly stands slashing at the goblin with his shortsword.

Swift action to heal with fervor; Move action to stand (provoke AoO); Standard action attack

Shortsword: 1d20 + 6 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 6 - 1 + 1 = 14
Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7

Current Hp 9; Fervor 1/3 remaining; Wow this is draining a lot more resources than I intended haha. C'mon diceroller!

Oh come on, you can hit me with a fire sword, please, I NEED THE HEALING! Also, remember my AC is 2 lower.

Masterwork Falcata;Glorious Challenge: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 211d8 + 3 + 3 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 3 + 2 + (4) = 14

Confronted with only the Goblin druid now, Tanwen slashes at the creature with even more strength and accuracy.

Escape Artist: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

With a grunt Shalluk once again broke free of the routes. Taking a moment to get his breath, he snapped a shot off at the Goblin shaman.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27
Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 9

The Spirit also attempted to stay free of the vines and take another shot.

Reflex: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

Ranged Touch Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 4) + 4 = 12

EDIT: Holy crap I actually hit things! I left to go post and came back to find real rolls. Crit Confirm Rolls

Crossbow Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 6

Touch Attack Crit: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 4) + 4 = 9

Guess I won't be getting any healing from her fire sword now, way to go Shalluk.

Working together, Shalluk and Tanwen piled onto the goblin druid (as it were), and in a few short moments there was nothing left of him. The elf woman wasted no time at all in tapping Tanwen and Tyranius with her wand - and being quite generous with the use of it, too.

You're all back to full health, though the wand is rather more drained than before. ^^

Once she was done with the healing, she nodded in satisfaction and looked around. "Shalelu Andosana." she said, extending one hand. "That was a bit close, but I'm glad you three are all right."

"Tanwen Anwyl." Tanwen says, taking the elf's hand and shaking it promptly. "For a moment there I thought they had us...You know, we've actually been looking for you, they say you know a thing or two about the goblins out here, and we were sent here to kill them."

Tyranius Tekushikume Tyranius says introducing himself.

Thanks for saving our hides. I am more used to working within the cities and not with chaotic goblins it seems.

The Tiefling nodded. "Shalluk," he murmured, now that his tongue was free of it's curse. "Again, our thanks for the timely intervention."

"More than a few things." the elven woman observed. "And I've seen enough to bother me, too - most of the tribes in the area seem to be cooperating, and that's very unusual for goblins. They usually find it hard enough to stay focused long enough to open a door." She bent down and started retrieving arrows, checking carefully to be sure they were still usable. "You three planning to take down the fort, then?"

"It's a long story," Shalluk replied, "But the Goblins have been gathered by a Cleric of Lamashtu who is trying to become a demon of some kind. Once that happens she will storm the town, the Goblins in tow. We must get in and defeat her before that happens."

Tyranius had not heard the complete story until now. I am just doing a favor for the Sheriff as I just recently arrived back into town.

We should hurry though.

Tyranius begins to search through the goblins belongings.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

"The goblins already caught Sandpoint off guard once, and we're here to make sure it doesn't happen again." Tanwen adds as Tyranius begins rummaging through the goblin's belongings.

The dead druid was carrying quite a lot in the way of helpful gear - two potions of cure light wounds, two wands (which someone would need to identify), and small-sized versions of +1 1eather armor, a cloak of resistance +1, a sling, and a spear. Bit hard to wear or use yourself, but quite probably something that could be sold at a reasonable price.

"I see." Shalelu said grimly. She tossed Shalluk the wand she'd been using to cure your wounds. "May as well take that with you, then - I'd like it back afterwards, but don't hesitate to use it if you need it. I'll make sure no one comes to hit you from behind."

Tyranius inspects the wands closely, though one of them confuses him with the markings on it.

His eyes open wide as he recognizes one of the wands.

Spellcraft Wand 1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
Spellcraft Wand 2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

"Let me see those" Tanwen says, taking a closer look at the wands.

The first stick is a Wand of Produce Flame with 33 charges left in it. The other is a Wand of Tree Shape, with four charges left in it.

Tyranius gathers up the +1 leather armor and cloak.

He holds the cloak out to his new companions.

Either of you need further protection?

Being small the +1 leather armor can be placed in the community pot to sell as we can't use it. I am unable to use the wands also

"It looks a little small, I'm not sure it would work." Tanwen said, looking at the cloak, though she wasn't against wearing clothing that was small.

Neither wand is on my lists, and I lack UMD.

Shalluk stared at the cloak. "Perhaps as a scarf?" he asked, only half jokingly.

Shalelu looked faintly amused at the discussion. "You might be able to get someone in town to resize it for you once you head back." she observed. "The cloak, at least. Not sure about the armor."

The Tiefling nodded. "For now, we will simply put it away and focus on other things. With the Goblin Dogs and the Goblin caster defeated, we should have an easier time moving through here." Hopefully. This fight had been too deadly.

Tyranius kneels on the ground and looks about for the large trail that they had been following. His hands brush aside some sticks as he tries to disseminate the battle that just took place against the trail they were following.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Survival: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

Fortunately, it wasn't hard to pick up the main trail again - once you'd found it, even through the disruption of combat, it wasn't hard to predict its path and keep going. The trail headed up to the north - though there was also the druid's rooms to the south, if you cared to explore them.