GM Tarondor's Emerald Spire Campaign

Game Master Tarondor

"Lead the way, Frizz," Wymond says.

"Oh... sorry Lukas..." Frizz mutter as she leads the way, slumped shoulders, to pull all the levers again.

Plan is to determine how the lever works to discover the other way into the robits room. Then plan to go in at the same time. Lukas and Frizz from the new passage, Wymond, Perfire and Jharun from Klarkosh's quarters.
Thoughts? Questions? Concerns? Gripes? Moans? ;)

I certainly don't have a better plan! Lead on, Macduff.

Feeling like he'd just kicked a puppy, Lukas follows Frizz, more than a little ashamed of himself.

As hilarious as it would be to watch you guys pull levers for the next week of real time, I have a bus to catch, so after "a while" you get into position, with the last turntable headed in the correct direction to come at the robot room from the east. I've moved your tokens as Frizz suggested.

Now what?

As planned, Frizz finishes her count to 120, swings open the door, takes a couple of steps into the room, sickle and whip ready, and yells the agreed upon trigger word.

"HEY ROBOTS! YOUR MOTHER WAS A TOASTER AND YOUR FATHER A VACCUM!!" She punctuates it by sticking her tongue out and blowing raspberries.

Jharun follows the group with Rebecca and stays back away from threats as much as possible

Lukas follows after Frizz, his face a mixture of horror and puzzlement. "Wait, what's a vacuum!?!?!"

Frizz Initiative: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Jharun Initiative: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
Lukas Initiative: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29
Wymond Initiative: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Perfire Initiative: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
Orange Emerald Automaton Initiative: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13
Red Emerald Automaton Initiative: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30

As soon as Frizz enters the chamber, little bolts of electricity spark between the horn-like antennae of the automatons and they attack. One moves quickly and with its glaive knocks Frizz off her feet. She lands on her back just in time to see the blade come whistling down towards her head. She rolls out of the way, avoiding the blow!

Trip v. Frizz (DC 23): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 31
Guisarme v. Flatfooted Frizz): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 131d10 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

STATUS
Red Emerald Automaton
Lukas
Frizz (Prone)
Jharun
Orange Emerald Automaton
Wymond
Perfire

Lukas, Frizz, Jharun, go!

Outraged, Lukas yells, "Hey! No one hurts Frizz except with clumsily worded outrage. Like me! Or maybe the raccoon!"

He strides into the room, letting Iomedae's might suffuse him to the point if making his body larger.

Two actions to cast Enlarge on myself, then for my third, Stride into the spot between Frizz and Red. Could I ask one of you to move Lukas? I'm back to being afraid to move my piece from mobile. (I'll move him later if I get to my PC.)

Frizz scrambles to her feet and dashes between the automaton's legs, before lashing out with her sickle.

Acrobatics (E): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29
Assuming that beats the Reflex DC, it's FF to me.
Sickle +1 vs. FF: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23
Sickle (S) Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Sneak Attack Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 3) = 8

◆ Stand
◆ Tumble Through w/ Tumble Behind
◆ Strike
Also, for the record but not that it matters with the attack but Frizz isn't FlatFooted to creatures her level or lower.

EDIT: Lukas moved for ya.

If you're referring to "Deny Advantage", that doesn't include being prone. "You aren’t flat-footed to hidden, undetected, or flanking creatures of your level or lower, or creatures of your level or lower using surprise attack. "

As Lukas doubles in size, Frizz slides between the automaton's legs, slashing at its crotch as she goes, tearing at some important wire or cog.

STATUS
Red Emerald Automaton - 13 damage
Lukas
Frizz
Jharun
Orange Emerald Automaton
Wymond
Perfire

Jharun, go!

Doh!

Jharun takes cover and then aims at a robot and fires the crossbow!

attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22

damage: 1d8 ⇒ 8

Jharun's shot is accurate as his quarrel strikes the Orange automaton.

The automaton ignores him and strides over to assist its fellow automaton. It tries to drop Lukas, but failing that slices his leg with its big guisarme.

1d2 ⇒ 2 Lukas

Trip v. Lukas: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17 Miss
Attack v. Lukas: 1d20 + 14 - 5 ⇒ (14) + 14 - 5 = 231d10 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

STATUS
Red Emerald Automaton - 13 damage
Lukas 56/63 hp
Frizz
Jharun
Orange Emerald Automaton - 8
Wymond
Perfire

Wymond, go! Anyone, give me orders for Perfire!

GM, can Lukas have used his Shield Block reaction there? The shield and I each take 1 damage then if I read it right.

As for Perfire, guys, my first thought he moves into the room and uses Acid Arrow?

GM, can Lukas have used his Shield Block reaction there? The shield and I each take 1 damage then if I read it right.

Absolutely.

STATUS
Red Emerald Automaton - 13 damage
Lukas 62/63 hp (Shield - 1 damage)
Frizz
Jharun
Orange Emerald Automaton - 8
Wymond
Perfire

Perfire moves into the room and hurls a bolt of acid at the first robot.

Acid Arrow: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14
Damage: 3d8 ⇒ (1, 7, 7) = 15

Perfire misses by a mile. Wymond?

Wymond hooks the guisarme through the gap in his bardiche, fouling the blow and preventing it from cutting deep.

Since Retributive Strike gives 2 plus my level damage resistance, that effectively negates the damage Lukas would have taken!

Retributive Strike: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 181d10 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Then he yanks the polearm back and darts it forward again to strike at the automaton!

Strike, Strike, Strike!

Bardiche (1): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 161d10 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Bardiche (2): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 271d10 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Bardiche (3): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 181d10 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Going back and looking at what happened last turn, Lukas COULD NOT use Shield Block because he did not have his shield raised. Wymond gave Lukas a resistance of 6 to the attack, meaning that Lukas took 1 damage and his shield took none.

Wymond block the blow aimed at Lukas, then slams his bardiche into the heavy carapace of the mechanical man. Recalculating the threat, the other automaton turns on Wymond, tripping him and then slamming down its guisarme to strike the fallen paladin.

1. Step.
2. Trip.
3. Strike.

Trip v. Wymond (DC 17): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18 Success.
Strike v. Wymond(Flatfooted): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 211d10 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 Success.

STATUS
Red Emerald Automaton - 13 damage
Lukas 62/63 hp
Frizz
Jharun
Orange Emerald Automaton - 20
Wymond - 78/85 hp
Perfire

Lukas and Frizz, go!

Frizz slides to the right to catch the red tinted automaton off-guard. She slashes out with her sickle with two swift motions.

◆ Step
◆ Strike vs Red
◆ Strike vs Red

+1 Sickle (1) vs. FF: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 31
Sickle (S) Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Sneak Attack: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 5) = 11

+1 Sickle (2) vs FF: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21
Sickle (S) Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Sneak Attack: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 1) = 3

"WHOA!" Wymond yells as his attempt to divert the automaton's attention is a bit too successful and he hits the floor...

Frizz's sickle slashes between the joints of the emerald automaton, cutting deep into something vital. There is a pop, a hiss and sparks begin flying in the air around the damaged machine man.

Everyone who enters or starts their turn with 5' of Red must give me a DC 18 Reflex save.

STATUS
Red Emerald Automaton - 53 damage - Electricity Aura
Lukas 62/63 hp
Frizz
Jharun
Orange Emerald Automaton - 20
Wymond - 78/85 hp
Perfire

Lukas, go!

Reflex: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18

do I have a shotnat the other robot with the crossbow I was given?

attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

damage: 1d8 ⇒ 4

Rebecca will hide for now no having any of her normal help from her spells and not wanting to get smashed.

Frizz, no need to roll until the start of your next turn.

Oops! I missed you in there, Jharun! You can't shoot either of the enemies unless you step forward to the doorway, but I know you've had some difficulty moving your token, so I'll do it for you. I'll assume you Step Strike and Reload.

Jharun's crossbow shot hits one of the automata squarely, puncturing a neat hole in its carapace.

STATUS
Red Emerald Automaton - 57 damage - Electricity Aura
Lukas 62/63 hp
Frizz
Jharun
Orange Emerald Automaton - 20
Wymond - 78/85 hp
Perfire

Still Lukas's turn.

Anyone, give me orders for Lukas!

Lucas can get behind Wymond and heal him?

Nope. Lukas is the enlarged guy.

Lukas Reflex save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26 Success.

1. Strike
2. Strike
3. Raise Shield

+1 striking longsword v. Red Automaton: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 262d8 + 4 ⇒ (2, 8) + 4 = 14
+1 striking longsword v. Orange Automaton: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 232d8 + 4 ⇒ (4, 8) + 4 = 16

Lukas crushes the first automaton with a mighty blow from his sword, then stabs the other automaton, damaging it. The first automaton sparks and hisses, then crashes to the floor, inert! The second begins to spark dangerously, like the first!

Orange Automaton guisarme v. Wymond: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 301d10 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Orange Automaton guisarme v. Wymond: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 261d10 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Orange Automaton guisarme v. Wymond: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 231d10 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

With three slashing moves, the ancient robot cuts Wymond deeply across the shoulders and right thigh.

STATUS
Lukas 62/63 hp
Frizz
Jharun
Orange Emerald Automaton - 31 - Electricity Aura
Wymond - 52/85 hp
Perfire

Everyone, go!

Frizz dashes over to slash at the orange robot while Lukas has it distracted.

+1 Sickle (1): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29
Sickle (S) Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Sneak Attack: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4
+1 Sickle (2): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19
Sickle (S) Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Sneak Attack: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 5) = 6

Again, very sorry for the flake-out. Assuming the "everyone" above includes me wrapping around the order to the top...

"Okay, little robit, that's enough!"

Lukas tries to end things with a very large sword strike.

Strike, Strike, Raise Shield, and sorry for the botch of the Shield Block before.

+1 striking longsword Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17
+1 striking longsword Damage: 2d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 4) + 4 + 2 = 14 Slashing

+1 striking longsword Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
+1 striking longsword Damage: 2d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (6, 5) + 4 + 2 = 17 Slashing

Wow! Those are some disappointing rolls LOL. Also, sorry, I forgot the Reflex save.

Reflex: 1d20 + 8 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 8 - 1 = 24

Wymond grunts at the pain of the automaton's attacks before getting back to his feet and counterattacking!

Stand, Strike, Strike! Also, I forget, how far does that aura extend?

Bardiche (1): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 161d10 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Bardiche (2): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 211d10 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

Between them, Frizz, Lukas and Wymond destroy the remaining automaton!

COMBAT OVER!

"Ho! That wasn't so bad..." Wymond says, breathing a sigh of relief as they win. "Whew! Guess we can check out the next room, see if Jharun's stuff's in there. Frizz? Check an' see if the door's got any nasty surprises."

I truly appreciate all the help and the rescue. You are a very formidable bunch Jharun says.

Wymond shrugs.

"Only wish we'd have been just as formidable actually fightin' Klarkosh himself. Believe it or not I've only been a dwarf for a day or two: I was human a'fore Klarkosh killed me and the others were able to get me to a druid in Thornkeep to reincarnate me in this here new body."

"There's a door in that alcove," says Perfire. "I think it's the only part of this whole level we haven't explored. Your gear is probably in there, if it's on this level at all."

"That'll be a relief," Lukas says as he shrinks back to his normal stature. Gesturing to the door, he asks, "Frizz, can you please do the honors...?"

Frizz's player is busy with RL for awhile. You folks feel free to giver orders for him and Perfire to keep things moving.

Frizz checks over the door, pronounces it safe, gives you half a second to prepare yourselves for battle and throws the door open. Inside is a bedroom furnished with a desk and plush chairs, a large bed strewn with pillows, a thick carpet, and hanging tapestries in scarlet and gold. A fire crackles in an iron stove in one corner.

Jharun's gear is laid haphazardly in the corner of the room.

oh thank goodness! Jharun will gather his things.

do you think we might rest so I can memorize spells and wash up before we move on in search of my friend?

Wymond scratches his head.

"You're sure Tiawask'll last? You were near dyin' of thirst when we found you..."

You have no idea where she might be.

Jharun takes a deep breath and lets it out and says she went further into the spire to escape. I have no true knowledge of her being alive at all but she is my friend and love Wymond. I am fine with reporting back to the town that you have saved me and resting there if that is what you are considering but I still wish to seek her further to know what has happened at the least Rebecca tugs at Jharun and gives him a hug and pets his arm for support as he talks.

Wymond nods.

"Naw, I meant the longer we take, the greater chance we may only find her body, an' not alive. If that's a risk you're willin' to take, then we should rest so's you can get your magic goin' proper and we're better equipped to venture further into the Spire after her."

So what now? May I remind you where you are, exactly?

Frizz looks around the room while listening to her companions talk.

"Why don't we just rest here? This is about as cozy as it gets from what we've seen. And there's only one way in." She suggests with a smile.

Search the room thoroughly please.

Search the main boss's room? Gasp! I thought you'd never ask!

Well, first of all, you find a secret door leading out into the hallway!. Second, you find a set of spare keys identical to those Klarkosh was carrying. Third, you find a locked coffer on the desk that Frizz soon unlocks.

Inside the coffer you find a small trove of gold and platinum coins, five small emeralds, a Spire Transport Token, an intricately cut gemstone of unknown type and a potion bottle neatly labeled "Invisibility".

13 pp, 20 gp, five emeralds worth 10 gp each.

Jharun will get a warm bath after heating water and eat some more and clean his clothing and gear oiling what needs it and tending to all the gear. Jharun will also speak to Perfire and see if he would care to swap any spells while they rest.

"Whoa cool!" Frizz exclaims as she looks over all the cool loot she finds.

"If I drink this here potion, I can sneak up on ANYONE!" she ponders aloud and dances about.

She examines the Spire Token for Azlanti writing.

Frizz speaks Azlant.
Updating the inventory excel

There's no writing on the token.