GM Turmoil's Segang Expedition (Core) (Inactive)

Game Master ckelley83

"All this time spent searching for the beast and once we've got the opportunity to face it, we hide atop some...machans. I know the tiger could easily pounce on us if we just stand in the clearing and all, yet still..." mumbles Darathys to Beckett as he waits for the beast to appear.

Anticipating the tiger's appearance, Darathys keeps a firm grip on a javelin as he waits for the beast to pop up.
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If it's allowed, I'd like to ready an action and have Darathys throw a javelin against the tiger as soon as it appears.
Javelin attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
Javelin damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

"True, but remember my friend, we are here to make sure that the others have the chance to even the score, not to do it for him. I'm sure the real fun and true challenge will come soon, once this little charade is over. I figure it's best we stay rested for that." as he begins to fasten his hammock up atop the machan. "Especially as those are not simply antelope tracks, down there. Every heard of somethin' called a leucrotta? Let's just say "this is bat country". . ."

Know Arcana: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

No Low-Light or Darkvision.

I moved myself to the Baron's machan. Sir Ninn is not leaving him without a guard.

Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 14

@ Darathys: Because of some of the things going on with this fight, and your lack of a special vision, you will not be able to ready an attack.

"I must insist that we all wait in the machan, though your mount obviously does not have to. I believe this tiger has the taste for humanoid blood, not other animals."

Will: 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 5 - 4 = 17

About an hour after nightfall, you hear a voice coming fro the trees to the southeast. "Baron Rudyahm, help me! The tiger...it attacked me and injured my leg. Oh please help, it hurts, argghhh!!"

The Baron immediately recognizes the voice as that of the count. "Something is off, he never refers to me that way. I sense this is some sort of trap, be on guard!"

Surprise Round

Riceak
Red
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Round 1

Beckett
Ninn
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Baron
Red
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Darius
Darathys
Riceak

At this point, only Riceak can see the creature on the map.

The cleric will raise the alarm There is a creature in the bush, to the Southeast. Is there anyone else up there with him with a missle weapon?

Beckett crawls out o his little hammock, standing up to stretch and pop his neck, and Readies an action to literally backhand anyone in his manchan that attempts to go down to help.

Riceak, spots the beast in the treeline, and shouts a warning to the others. As if on cue, a shadow darts across the clearing and clambers up the tree, right into the Baron's machan.

Round 1

Beckett
Ninn
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Baron
Red
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Darius
Darathys
Riceak

Just a reminder, it is a DC 10 climb check to make it up or down the ladder safely, or it's a 20 foot drop if you decide to jump. Also, those without a way to see or a light source are subject to a 20% miss chance.

Aid Another (AC): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

"The tiger is attacking the Baron! We need assistance!"

Sir Ninn pulls a glowing gem from his pack and punches the tiger just as it lunges for Baron Rudyahm.

Retrieving the alexandrite gem provokes an AoO, but we should now have normal light within the yellow circle.

Is there anyone up there with him?

Ninn is up there according to the map.

Beckett: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 221d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Beckett fires an arrow across the clearing from his machan, a perfect shot that imbeds deep in the creature's flesh. Ninn pulls out a purple gem, bathing the area in light, and you can now clearly see the creature. It has the head of a badger with a wide mouth full of sharp ridges of bone instead of teeth. The hooves are that of a stag, yet it has the haunches and tail of a tiger. As Ninn retrieves the stone from her pack however, the 'tiger' takes the opportunity to sink It sinks its bony mouth into the her leg, dragging her to the ground in the process. With little room to manuever, the Baron Rudyahm drops his musket and pulls a kukri out of its sheath on his hip, slashing at the creature, drawing a spurt of blood. In return, it tears flesh from his arm, knocking him off balance in the process.

AoO vs Ninn: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 261d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Trip vs Ninn: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

Baron: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 201d4 ⇒ 4

Bite: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 221d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Trip: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

Round 1 / 2

Beckett
Ninn (-12, prone)
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Baron (-8, prone)
Red (-13)
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Darius
Darathys
Riceak

The half elf will invoke Sheyln's blessings on Beckett and cast guidance on him.

"What a bloody mess..."

Standard action, fire crossbow.
I don't have Precise Shot, so I'll take the –4.

1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 2 - 4 = 16
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 6

"We have to get over there. Now."

Free action, 5 foot out of machan.

Falling Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 1) = 5 => Land Prone

Move action, stand up.

Darathys hurls his javelin at the beast assaulting the Baron.
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Javelin Ranged Attack (-4 Melee): 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 - 4 = 11
Javelin Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Sir Ninn draws a wand and taps the Baron with it.
cure light wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

If I'm able to, I will simply hop down, and try to move into position as I draw my bow. Once into position, I'll open a small rift between the Positive Energy Plane and the Material Plane, allowing healing energies to enter, washing over Ninn, the Bron, and myself, but not reaching the Leucrotta.

Falling Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4 <- Is this right?
Channel Energy to Heal Living: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Darius fires a bolt from his crossbow, which hits the creature square in the shoulder, before jumping out of his machan. Darathys throws a javelin but the distance is too great and it lands at the foot of the Baron's tree. Riceak asks for Shelyn to aid Beckett, who jumps out of the tree and then calls on his divine powers to heal the party. Ninn does a bit of her own healing, tapping the Baron with a wand, though the crocotta bites her in the process. Bomande again lashes out with his blade, but can't quite connect, though the beast tears another chunk of flesh off him.

AoO: 1d20 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 4 = 261d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Kukri: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 3 - 4 = 131d4 ⇒ 1
Bite: 1d20 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 4 = 201d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Round 2 / 3

Beckett
Ninn (-13, prone)
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Baron (-8, prone)
Red (-19)
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Darius (-5NL)
Darathys
Riceak

Quickly grabbing an arrow, I'll take a mental picture, close my eyes and allow an arrow to fly.

Non-lethal Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16 Guidance, Point-Blank, Precise Shot
Non-lethal Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

The half elf will ask Sheyln's blessings as he asks for her luck as he climbs down the rope

1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

bit of Luck power

lol, does he fall?

No, only if you fail by 5 or more. You just don't make any progress down the ladder. You could always choose to let go and fall though.

lol

One of us! One of us!

What was the AoO for last round?

Sir Ninn heals the Baron again, then stands up. "Quick Baron, stand up while it's attacking me!"

cure light wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Darathys climbs down the ladder as fast as he can. "Hold on, Baron! I'm coming!"

If he can, Darathys moves as close as he can to the Baron's machan.
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Climb check: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

@ Ninn: Retrieving a stored item provokes an AoO.

Once Darius posts, I'll update.

Wands count as drawing a weapon, not retrieving a stored item.

I stand corrected

Oh! Sorry. Saw the break in Initiative and didn't realize it was my turn.

Darius will just cast Longstrider and move 30ft towards the Baron's machan.

I'm holiday shopping right now and can't move my avatar.

You still get an AoO on me the next round, when I stand up. And that one I actually want you to take, so that the Baron can stand up safely :-)

Darius calls on the magic powers of a wand to grant him extra speed as he and Darathys rush towards the Baron's machan. Riceak tries to do the same, but his foot gets tangled in the rope ladder as he climbs down. Beckett fires off another arrow which strikes the creature square in the ribs. Ninn tries to protect the Baron, healing him and distracting the crocotta so he can return to his feet. It works, and he uses the opportunity to stand up and quickly climb down the ladder, away from the cramped machan. The beast gives chase though, scampering down the tree, and again tearing into the Baron and slamming him to the ground.

AoO: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 141d8 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Climb: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Bite: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 221d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Trip: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

Round 3 / 4

Beckett
Ninn (-6,)
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Baron (-8, prone)
Red (-28)
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Darius (-5NL)
Darathys
Riceak

Looks like the crocotta's movement provokes from me . . .

Sir Ninn kicks the creature as it climbs away, trying to stun it. Stunning Fist, DC 9 Fortitude

"This should help..."

Move 10ft towards the Baron, drawing my wand of Cure Light Wounds along the way, and zap the Baron with it.

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

"...nobody dies while I'm on watch."

49 charges left.

Yeah it would provoke, you are correct. And the attack takes it down. I'll update more later.

Seeing an opportunity, Darathys smirks and charges forward. "LET HIM ALONE!" he cries out as he moves toward the crocotta and jumps on hit from behind, greatsword in hand.
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Darathys enters rage and charges the crocotta.

Mwk Greatsword Attack (+2 charge, -1 Power Attack, +2 rage): 1d20 + 6 + 2 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 2 - 1 + 2 = 24
Mwk Greatsword Damage (+2 Power Attack): 2d6 + 7 + 3 ⇒ (5, 3) + 7 + 3 = 18

We are out of combat?

The AoO didn't even cross my mind when I posted that. I blame the lack of sleep.

As the crocotta tries to scamper down the tree after the Baron, Ninn takes the opportunity to land a swift kick to the creature, hitting it right on the spine and breaking it's back.

Out of combat!

Baron Rudyahm looks to be in decent shape, considering the creature was able to bite of a few sizeable chunks of flesh. "I thank you, friends. If it weren't for you being here, that...thing certainly would have had me for dinner." He take a few minutes to inspect the corpse. "Clearly this is the creature that wiped out the my previous expedition. I was obviously quite wrong in thinking it was a tiger. But this scar here," he points to the left flank, "is right where I shot it five years ago. Though I was not able to manage the killing blow, I still consider this hunt a success. And none of it would have been possible without you. You have my gratitude, and for that, I will guide you to the temple that your Society seeks."

You have the option to continue straight to the temple, rest here for the night and leave in the morning, or rendezvous with the Count and continue with the rest of the hunting party as well.

"Baron Rudyahm, I beg your parole. It was wrong of me to steal your kill, especially after you had fought so valiantly. I merely intended to stun the creature and make safe your repositioning maneuver, but I am a poor paladin, and an even poorer monk."

"I failed to maintain unity of thought and deed. Though my intent was good, my deed has hurt my sworn companion. I have dishonored myself in your eyes, and seek your forgiveness. Please, set me some quest, that I might regain my honor."

The cleric will channel to heal people

1d6 ⇒ 3

"Fear not, young brother," hoping the noble monk will rise, "for things could have been far worse, . . . and I feel tha' there will be plenty of opportunity fur ya to prove you bravery and might to come."

"Let us all take a moment to consider what could have been. Not only to ourselves, but what danger this "tiger" might have done ta anyone else tha' happened to stumble upon it's path." he says, as he begins to set a fire pit and craft a pit to cook upon.

"The natural world is a dangerous place, af'er all. A lesson that's easy to forget when we look upon the grand monuments of the various cities of humanoids. You know, before now, I'd only heard stories of these creatures. And now, we the salt of the earth, dine on crocotta steaks."

"But we won. The good Baron got his revenge, after so many years. We survived. And the wilds are that much safer for it. We,. . . all of us, should be please. It was a clean kill."

"Thank you for the healing, Sir Hawklight. May Shelyn and Iomedae both bless you as you have blessed us."

So is the intent to camp the night here, and head out in the morning then?

"Do not fret Sir Ninn, paladin of Iomedae. If not for you deeds, I certainly would not have come out of this as well as I did. If anyone deserved the killing blow, it was you."

My vote is to rest and head out in the morning.

Resting up works for me.

"We came to this jungle to find your enemy. An enemy that came straight for you. This was a duel, as much as one might duel with a wild animal. As one of your seconds, my responsibility was to aid you, and not to kill the creature myself."

You rest the rest of the night and get a late start the next day. As agreed upon, Baron Rudyahm leads the party to the Urapangi Lowlands to the location of the temple. A large freshwater swamp dominates the Lowlands, making travel through the region difficult.

The temple is dedicated to Ragdya, a Vudran god of monkeys. The site is almost completely overgrown by vegetation, and only bits and pieces of its brown sandstone exterior are visible from the outside. The weight of the massive roof and the passage of centuries have caused the ceiling to collapse near the building’s center. The interior is dimly lit by light
pouring in from through the encrusted vegetation.

The Baron shakes all of your hands, showing his gratitude for saving his life. "I thank you for accompanying me on my hunt, and as promised, I have shown you the way here. But I will not venture any further with you, I do not trust this place, and I am much too old to be out exploring such a temple. I will wait nearby in the jungle for your return, do not worry about me."

Resting is a good idea

The cleric thanks the Lord for his company and asks Shelyn's blessings upon him and his group.

I'm honestly okay either way, so I'll go with what the rest of the group prefers.

Thanking the Baron for his aid and directions, Mr. Lorovox takes a good look around before entering, commenting on the irony of the place being dedicated to Ragdya after our own little monkey encounter and hoping that this means Ragdya isn't going to be angry with us entering the temple.

Know Religion: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

"Thank you for all of your assistance. We look forward to working with you again in the future, I am sure."

"Thank you, Baron. It was a good hunt. Now, to the temple lads" Darathys is eager to explore the site and is the first one to enter it.

Before entering the ruin, Darius will cast Longstrider on himself. He gives Ariaan the command to "stay" outside.

Darius chuckles at Darathys's impulsiveness. "The ruin isn't going anywhere, Darathys. Be careful, or you might be the first to discover a pit trap!" He laughs.

Darius goes over his inventory and readies a journal, inkpens, measuring cords, pitons, and a curious, obviously magical twelve inch iron bar (a Traveler's Anytool, from a Chronicle).

"Hopefully the jungle has kept this place isolated enough that we're the first to lay eyes on it."