GM Toothy's Wrath of the Righteous (Inactive)

Game Master Sir Longears

Arrika helps Anevia and Aravashnial past the barricade and into the larger room, closing the door behind to offer some measure of protection from behind.

Move action to get into the room with the injured (I assume), move action to close door.

As Sabrina comes closer to the northeastern room, she is able to see what appears to be a pantry. A rack of hooks hangs from the ceiling, cured slabs of meat dangling from them and filling the room with a smoky aroma. A group of barrels appears to hold other preserved foodstuffs.

Kelumarion is able to reach the mongrels in front of Bertholdt but fails to bite them. Inside the room, the blue-skinned mongrel aims his longbow at Bertholdt but doesn't shot... she gives a couple orders. The mongrel in front of the door attacks the cleric but are too clumsy... one of them, perhaps in panic, hits his own ally with his claw after failing to hit Bertholdt. He then steps back, providing a clear shot for their apparent leader. The blue-skinned mongrel lets an arrow fly and Bertholdt can feel the pain on his right leg.

This way is clear. Arrika, if you can, check the Northern door.

with that Sabrina moves to assist her companions at the southeastern door.

Making her way into the room to engage the mongrelmen inside.

attack the one closest to the door: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

This way is clear. Arrika, if you can, check the Northern door.

Elriel shouted back, "No girl. Stay with us, just keep your eye on that door to make sure nothing comes out."

He then addressed his companions fighting, "Move inside. I can't get in..."

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holding action. Can I get in without incurring AoOs?

sorry, I couldn't move any further this round. also I guess Sabrina was worried about getting flanked and didn't quite think about the tactics much, sorry about that. guess we are all still learning to be leaders here.

sorry, I couldn't move any further this round. also I guess Sabrina was worried about getting flanked and didn't quite think about the tactics much, sorry about that. guess we are all still learning to be leaders here.

No need to apologize at all; everything said and done IC. :)

Game on!

You can move through allies, Elriel, so you should be able to get into the room (although probably not without provoking).

I'll watch! Arrika calls out, pulling out her silver mace and holding it at the ready as she puts herself between the injured and the passageways, her eyes glued to the doors her companions have left alone.

Move action to draw aspergillum and move, ready a standard action to attack anything that comes within reach.

At Elriel's frustration, Kelumarion attempts to duck into the room past the mongrelmen and take up a position between the assailants and the door behind them. But the foes prove too quick to fall for his dodges, and he stops in his tracks as they swing.

Acrobatics to avoid provoking: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12 I'm guessing that doesn't beat their CMD; if that's true, he'd be stopped in the space to the right of Sabrina, since that's the closest legal space to where he'd eat the AoO.

Right, looks like I'll have to bot Bertholdt... again. Kelumarion, as you might see, since Bertholdt moved inside first, the mongrel would not be able to AoO Kelu, so I made him attack one of the mongrels instead...

Sabrina was able to slash open a grievous wound on the closest mongrel but he refused to fall. Bertholdt, following his commander, enters the room and moves south, to hit the archer with his spear... unfortunately, when he turned his back to one of the mongrels, he slashed his arm with his claw. Wounded, Berthold tried to hit the archer but her thick hide proved too strong.

Kelumarion jumping into the middle of the room and tried to bite the mongrel holding the spear but wasn't able to reach him.

One of the mongrels attacked Sabrina with his club but she was able to dodge it. The other one sent its claw at Kelumarion, dripping with Bertholdt's blood and, just like Bertholdt, Kelumarion was wounded. The mongrels commander stepped back, away from Kelumarion's reach and sent another arrow at Bertholdt, piercing his thorax. The cleric drops in the ground, bleeding profusely.

Lann also moves inside the room and, after avoid a blow from one of the Traitors, is able to send his blade into his enemy's guts. The mongrel finally falls to the ground.

Elriel makes sure no one is coming at them from that back door before he bounds in to help his companions.

Shortsword in hand, he squeezes by Sabrina and leaps past the table to get at the archer.

The blade slashed upwards, connecting with the mongrel.

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move and attack
shortsword attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Kelumarion takes a furtive step toward the far wall and snaps at the mongrelman, trying to work his way around to get Elriel's foe between himself and the elf-blooded man.

Five foot step forward and bite attack on the north mongrelman.

Bite attack, damage: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 151d8 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Bertholdt! Arrika cries out, rushing forward as she just sees the mad priest fall. Hoping against hope that her newly-discovered magic abilities would help, she kneels beside him and lays a hand on the bleeding wound...and when no rush of energy or glow of light is forthcoming, she curses, trying to at least stanch the flow. But with little experience as a medic, her breathing grows shaky and her hands flutter as she begins to panic, shocked at how much blood the priest is losing.

Heal to stabilize: 1d20 ⇒ 1 I...tried?

Sabrina first was about to assist Berthold, but seeing Arrika move in, she breathed a sigh of relief, the best way to help him right now was to eliminate the threat.

Sabrina returns her attention to the mongrelmen and step closer to the next one

attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

but the distraction of her fallen comrade has put her swing off balance. she needed to learn better self control on the battlefield if she was to become a true crusader general.

Apologies. I got used to looking at the list of who's up to quickly check if I needed to update, but missed that you now put them under spoiler. Sorry about that.

Bertholdt crumples in a ball as Arrika, trying to help him, places her hand right in his opened wound. "GnnnGH!" is all he manages before passing out.

Elriel is able to make the blue-skinned commander bleed but Sabrina is unable to pierce the mongrel's thick hide. Kelumarion, with his sharp teeth, tears the mongrel's flesh, ignoring any resistance his hard skin could possess.

Despite Arrika's efforts, Bertholdt is still bleeding and his spirit closer and closer to leave this world.

Enraged by the 'betrayal', the enemy mongrel steps back and sends his spear towards Lann but the wounds provoked by Kelumarion seems to have hindered their enemy. The commander, seeing herself quickly surrounded and unable to properly use her bow, draws a club made of bone and hits Elriel in his ribs. A faint sound of something breaking is heard.

Seeking vengeance, Lann follows the traitor and slashes his forehead... the enemy mongrel is bleeding but still stands.

With the enemy confined for the moment, Sabrina hears the groans of her friend. quickly turning to be by his side. she places a hand upon Bertholdt's wound.

"Iomedae spare your faithful servant. let him battle on in your name."

as she makes her prayer, Sabrina's hands glow and Bertholdt's wounds start to close.

Lay on hands to heal Bertholdt for 1d6 ⇒ 5 damage

Elriel winces as the club connects; his new armor not doing much to prevent the damage.

He then brings both of his blades up and weaves a metal dance in front of the mongrel leader.
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shortsword attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8, miss
shortsword attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19, hit
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

what is behind the mongrol? Is that a column?

It is a hole in the ground Elriel!

probably the privy

It is a hole in the ground Elriel!

Ha! And I was thinking of getting past the mongrel to fight from there. Not a good idea. :)

"GAAHASP!!" goes Bertholdt has Sabrina's touch revive him. His great eyes open wide and he says: "Oh Sabrina, I've failed you... Could you ever forgive m-Wait! THE BATTLES RAGES STILL??? WHY DID YOU WASTE TIME SAVING ME!?!" he shouts, trying to push off the paladin so he can get to his feet and get his spear.

If I can, this round, Bertholdt will get up and grab his weapon. If not, it will be for the next turn.

Bertholdt, you failed the stability check last round, bringing you to -5 so with Sabrina's heal, you are now at 0 (disabled). You can act this round but you are limited to one standard OR move action. If you take a standard action you'll lose 1 hp (unless you use this to heal hp of course)!

As Bertholdt tries to push Sabrina, he winces from the acute pain. Unable to do much, he chooses instead to ask Iomedae to heal his wounds: "Inheritor, tear those shackles of the flesh!"

Converting divine favor to clw: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Guys, don't forget the Bless spell :)

Ooh, I'd forgotten about bless! :D

Satisfied that Bertholdt was back on his feet, Arrika stepped back behind Kelumarion, murmuring words of encouragement as she set a hand on his flank and once again watched glowing runes pass between her hand and his skin.

Five foot step, casting guidance.

Feeling the burst of insight run through his mind, Kelumarion twitches his tail in thanks and darts forward again, snapping at the mongrelman's leg.

Bite attack, damage with guidance, bless: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 121d8 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Looks like Sabrina also forgot about the bless spell in her former round... if not, her attack would have hit and the mongrel would be dead now! In the end it made no difference because Kelumarion's attack ended it now and he would have missed the leader.

Elriel connects yet another strike against the commander, drawing blood from her right arm. Thanks to Iomedae's graces channeled through Sabrina and Bertholdt, the cleric is able to stand once more, ready to fight the enemies of his faith. Kelumarion dispatches the last mongrel with a powerful bite.

The commander orders once more before hitting Elriel in his forehead. The elf-blooded soldier falls, bleeding profusely from his wounds. The blue-skinned commander then moves forward, stepping in Elriel's chest and smiles triumphantly.

Enraged, Lann moves forward in an attempt to hit the Traitor but fails to connect... Soon after you see two more mongrel entering the room, arriving from the hole in the ground behind the commander. Lann tries once more to stab with his shortsword and finds flesh and blood.

Elriel falls. Two more mongrelmen coming in as reinforcement is the last he sees. He whispers, "Forgive me, mother."

What gives, Toothy? You have weighed dice for Elriel? :)

stabilize: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

Bertholdt takes in the direness of their situation and shouts to the elven wizard: "Damn it Aravashnial! We need something! They're killing us!!" before stabbing at the archer "GET OFF MY FRIEND!!!"

Longspear, bless, wounded: 1d20 + 4 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 4 + 1 - 2 = 231d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Confirm: 1d20 + 4 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 4 + 1 - 2 = 162d8 + 8 ⇒ (1, 3) + 8 = 12 I rolled the extra damage in case. Is there a way for us to roll on the critical generator?

The spear flies true, perhaps guided by Her hand, and slips under the mongrel archer's armour.

Round 8..

don't think I can lay hands on Elriel without an AoO

Sabrina turns her attention to Elriel, but the mongrelman standing over him is proving to be rather difficult, she then slices into him to remove the threat so Elriel can be healed.

attack (w/bless): 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 1 = 24
damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Kelumarion steps forward, placing himself between the door and the fallen half-elf in an attempt to at least stop any reinforcements harassing him from that direction. Just as he is about to lash out at the man, though, he hears a voice in his mind. ::Wait!::

Free action, five foot step. Ready a standard to attack after Arrika acts.

Seeing Kelumarion stepping between the door and the rest of the melee, Arrika suddenly notices a gap in the wall of allies hemming in the mongrelmen and takes a chance. She steps to fill in the space and swings her silver mace with all the force she can muster. Not to harm it - she knows her strength isn't enough to make much difference. But she can distract it, leave an opening for Kelumarion to capitalize on. Like we're a pack hunting.

Aid another attack vs. AC10 with bless: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 5

But her risk doesn't pay off - still nervous, Arrika finds herself swinging wide, and the mace passes harmlessly past the mongrelman.

This dice roller lately, I swear!

The child thinks as one of a pack...wise. Though her silver stick swings wide, Kelumarion attacks as one with her, snapping at the mongrelman's leg. He has better luck than his young companion; he feels his teeth closing on the man's leg, biting down to bone.

Bite attack, damage: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 3 + 1 = 221d8 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

@Bertholdt: Unfortunately I do not know a way for you to roll it...

@Elriel: Hey, do not blame me! Your own dice are far more cursed!

@Sabrina: Actually since Lay on Hands is a Supernatural ability, it does not provoke an AoO, no matter what.

Sabrina manages to hit a glancing slash against the commander but Berthold was more effective, piercing his stomach. Hearing Bertholdts scream, Aravashinal, guided by Anevia, enters the room and quickly begins to cast a spell... once he is finished, he touches Sabrina's leg (since she is on the top of the stone table) and she suddenly feels a wave of courage inside her. Kelumarion is able to finish the wounded mongrel in front of him with a powerful bite... the room is becoming quite filled with blood and dead mongrels.

Aravashnial casted heroism (+2 morale to attacks, saves and skill checks) and it will last for 1 hour.

The remaining mongrel tries to hit Lann with his gruesome club but fails to connect. The commander, suddenly and clearly afraid for her destiny, drops her bow and reaches for her belt... she then quickly glances back and sees that her stupid underling left her little room to maneuver. With resolute determination, the blue-skinned commander brings her bony club at Sabrina but her armor blocks yet another blow.

Lann tries to hit the Traitor's commander but fails miserably.

Space was growing tight once again, and Arrika knew it was important to let the heaviest hitters get in close. So she sets her hand on Kelumarion's flank, murmuring a word of encouragement as she invests some of her energy into him. ::Finish them! Save Elriel!::

Cast guidance.

And Kelumarion had little need of encouragement, though his friend's affection and energy coursed through his veins; dashing forward, he bites again, attempting to finish the altercation once and for all.

Bite attack, damage with guidance, bless, heroism: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 3 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 261d8 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 Ooh, one off a crit!

I think Heroism was cast on Sabrina, but I could be wrong that would still have hit anyway.

Sabrina round 9

Sabrina Continues to strike at the leader. yet keeping an eye on Elriel.

attack with bless and heroism: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 26
damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Bertholdt, furious at the offense to Elriel's dying body, stabs and stabs in anger.

Bless and Wounded: 1d20 + 4 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 4 + 1 - 2 = 221d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Sabrina is right... Heroism is a single target spell and Aravashnial cast it on her.

Taking advantage of the commander's health and her open guard, Sabrina is able to cut her neck, making blood run across the commander's breast... she falls on the ground. The other mongrel, with her leader, tries to flee but before she could move Kelumarion bit her leg, enabling Bertholdt to thrust his spear in her back... she also falls.

The room is covered in blood as the five mongrels lays around, all but one still bleeding. You are able to breath for a while, without the insurgence of more mongrels but you also hear faint sounds coming down the hole in the ground. You notice Lann is shaking... perhaps he never had to fight like this before.

So what does an unconscious, yet stable, PC do? :)

He has near death experience/dreams!

Bertholdt kicks the mongrel's body off Elriel's and bends at his side: "Iomedae, I have felt You guide my spear! Now, hear my call, stand witness to my companion's courage and allow him to live and stand by my side as we further Your cause!"

CLW: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Pah! I could channel, but not with so many dying mongrels around...

Bertholdt kicks the mongrel's body off Elriel's and bends at his side: "Iomedae, I have felt You guide my spear! Now, hear my call, stand witness to my companion's courage and allow him to live and stand by my side as we further Your cause!"

CLW: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Pah! I could channel, but not with so many dying mongrels around...

Toothy: I don't think this wakes up Elriel but let me know otherwise.

Sorry, Elriel, you are still unconscious!

Morrre coming! Kelumarion growls, placing himself between the fallen Elriel and the faint echoes. Move the fallen. Back therrre, wherrre he is prrrotected. He twitches his head toward the corner of the room where Bertholdt stands, then turns back to the hole with a snarl.

Five-foot step in front of the hole, ready standard action to attack anything within range of teeth, move action to growl very menacingly.

At Kelumarion's command, Arrika makes her way to the injured half-elf, taking him under the arms and dragging him to the corner of the room, where the table sits between him and the room's entrances.

I should be able to get him there (where Bertholdt's marker is now) with both my move actions, yes?

Bertholdt (on his turn) will follow Elriel and attempt once more to revive him: "He's severely wounded!"

CLW: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Inheritor! What have I done to offend you!? he thinks to himself, a heavy frown forming on his forehead.

Arrika is able to drag Elriel while Kelumarion and Sabrina guard the hole in the ground... but nothing comes out.

Bertholdt's spells are far less effective than he expected... perhaps there is something down here that is hampering his connection to the Inheritor, or perhaps this is Her way to tell him that his mission is not done yet down there. Even so, Elriel wakes up, even if still severely wounded.

With Anevia's help, Aravashnial comes closer to him and offers one of his potions. "Here, my friend, take one of these... I was holding it for myself but your efforts to keep me safe made me rethink..."

potion of cure moderate wounds: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (4, 8) + 3 = 15

Elriel sees as his wounds almost vanish, only leaving a ache or two behind.

The GM comes to the rescue. :)

Elriel sputtered at the liquid coming down his throat. He winced and contracted as broken ribs mended and jaw bone was set back in its right place.

He moved his jaw a couple of times before speaking, "Thank you. I seem to have bitten more than I could chew for my own sake. That mongrel archer was pretty good up close. Like she'd been taught where to hit or something."

He looked around at the still breathing mongrels and proceeded to quickly make sure they would not get up and fight again. His blades making sure work of his intentions.

He then pointed to the hole in the back, "There. Did any of you investigate whether that's latrine or something else? I thought I heard noise coming from there but it could have just been the hard knock to the jaw that jumbled my brain."

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perception to check on the hole: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27