GM Tyranius Decline of Glory Sub-Tier 3-4 (Inactive)

Game Master Tyranius

Natula switches wands, and continues to roll her eyes, and scowl at Spackle.

How high are the rafters?

@ Kalas the Bat

Further description of Distillery.

Taproom: The taproom of the distillery has tall 20-foot ceilings and 8-foot high climbable scaffolding surrounds the walls laden with massive barrels filled with liquor.

Natula pulls out a second wand as the soldiers continue to bang against the doors with more and more force.

Door A: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (1, 8) + 4 = 13
Door B: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (1, 7) + 4 = 12

The initial door is nearly broken through as the door splinters more. "That's it. Almost through. Another strike should do it men!" Grald yells.

Door Damage
A -16
B -9

Round 4
Spackle
Feybella
Barrakhan
Fade
Natula
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Phalanx
Grald
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Round 3
Orrin

Fade moves to get a better view of the splintering doors then stands ready for the soldiers to come through. He is looking for signs of Grald specifically. He quickly glances to Becher, "Hey, Bleeder! You know this Grald guy, so point him out for us when he comes through. Just in case it isn't clear, I want him to go down first!"

Move to get a clear (no cover) shot at anyone coming through door A then ready an action to TK Blast Grald.

Taps foot, looks at wrist sundial, looks about annoyed--as if somehow the sunlight is set slow, more recriminating stares at Spackle, stares that say 'Hey Speckles, we could have wiped the floor with their leader by now, and be readying for the next wave if we had done things my way.'

Bluff (innuendo/pass not-so-secret message): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17

Ceiling height?

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

Note Even though he is intelligent and can read, Kalas only shares an empathic bond with his mistress. If he notices something dangerous Natula gets whatever emotions the bat throws her way.

The initial door is nearly broken through as the door splinters more.

Lol, NOW can I cast Grease? If so, I will cover a ten foot square just outside Door A.

Orrin gets into position to grab the first belligerent through the door, his mutagen taking effect and expanding his already impressive muscles.

-Posted with Wayfinder

I did miss that, Fade. Thanks!

Barrakhan accepts the potion with a nod of thanks and drinks it.

Barrakhan waits, his elven blood singing with battle-fury.

Active effects: shield of faith +2 AC

Able to see through a small crack in the door, Spackle hurls a small glob of butter through the splintered frame. The slippery substance lands in the mud and as the magic takes effect it melts covering a large portion of the ground in grease.

Reflex saves: 3d20 ⇒ (12, 15, 15) = 42

Two phalanx and Grald slip around a bit as Grald curses. Though they are able to remain on their feet for the time being. "Damnit! get these doors open already!."

Barrakhan drinks his potion as he readies his rapier for the soldiers to burst through the doors.

Beecher looks at Fade. "You will know the bastard when you see him. He doesn't shut up."

Kalas flies around the rafters 20 feet up, finding little more than mice and spiders as Natula glares at Spackle, bored and partially wanting the soldiers to break down the doors.

Feybella holds back as the Phalanx reaches another door.

Go ahead with Buffs and reinforcement tactics still. I am just pushing forward as this part can tend to be a bit slow.

Door A: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (3, 6) + 4 = 13
Door B: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (5, 4) + 4 = 13

Door C Str check: 2d20 ⇒ (13, 20) = 33

The main doors continue to hold strong as Door A resists the Phalanx's blades up to this point. So close...

Though much to Natula's surprise and enjoyment she hears the door from the Stillroom smash open as teh Phalanx have surely broken through.

Phalanx Fort saves: 2d20 ⇒ (4, 14) = 18

Natula hears a small bit or retching and coughing coming from the Stillroom

Door Damage
A -19
B -12

Round 5
Spackle
Feybella
Barrakhan
Fade
Natula
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Phalanx
Grald
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Round 4
Orrin

Thanks for the ceiling height indications.

Natula tries to think of some way to salvage the situation as one of her allies throws butter at their foes.

I mean really, what sort of person carries butter around in their pockets anyway?

Natula extends out her hand with a vial of alchemist's fire, and allows Kalas to swoop down and fetch it from her. She considers giving him the deed to the winery as well. Perhaps if things go particularly bad....

Fade takes out a small mottled bag from his haversack, still ready to lash out with an aether wrapped rock when he first sees Grald.

Take out tanglefoot bag as a move action, and ready another standard action.

I missed that as well. Thank you, Fade, my AC is now 23!

"Well, there goes one door," Orrin remarks, almost a little bored. "Shall we wait for them to come in here? I don't fancy fighting in there."

Same readied action, for the first foe to come into range.

Beecher looks at Fade. "You will know the bastard when you see him. He doesn't shut up."

To no one in particular, the gnome mutters to himself, "Sounds like a lass I regret knowin'..."

The Bard goes toward the 'Still Room' and places a second Grease spell.

@Spackle- there is a door blocking off the stillroom. placing it in front of the doors I am assuming? Though you cant't quite reach the spell to the doors as your reach with it is only 35 feet.Double moved you closer to the doors to set up for next round.

Spackle stomps across the room and begins to look for a good spot for some more grease.

Fade takes a Tanglefoot bag out of his pack and loosens the top of the sticky sack.

Natula sends an alchemist fire up to Kalas, who clutches it in his bat claws.

The remainder of the group turns to the Stillroom as they ready attacks for what comes through next.

Door A Damage: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (1, 3) + 4 = 8
Door B Damage: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (2, 6) + 4 = 12

Spackle's grease seems to be having a significant impact on Grald's men at the man door as they continue to slip and slide, not able to land a telling blow against the door.

Meanwhile the men in the Stillroom stop gagging as the southern door swings open. Two Phalanx bear longbows.

One of the phalanx takes a quick potshot at Fade as an arrow whizzes through the air.

Longbow vs Fade AC 17: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

The arrow snaps past Fade's shoulder and sticks in the door at the far end of the room.

Beecher smiles weakly. "You are doing great! Keep holding them off. Help should be here soon..." He begns to cough uncontrollably.

Door Damage
A -19
B -15
C -Open

Round 6
Spackle
Feybella
Barrakhan
Fade
Natula
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Phalanx
Grald
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Round 5
Orrin

Natula moves down the catwalk using the rail (and mage armor) for cover.

wand of magic missile v the better shooter: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

"Well, thar's a good a spot as any fer some slippin'"

Now I should be in range to drop the Grease spell.
It looks like I have the range to place it in the middle of the doorway. If this is correct, that's where it goes. If not, can I get it as close as possible?

Turning to face his attacker, Fade calls out, "You really should have stayed home. This really is a miserable place."

Then, all around Fade loose debris begins to rise from the ground and along with it the air begins to crackle and seethe with now visible aether. His arms snap wide to gather in this energy and he sidesteps to get a clear view of his attacker before he thrusts aether wrapped debris in his direction.

Move action=Gather Power(reduce burn by 1), 5' step, Standard action=TK Blast+Extend Range vs the shooter Natula didn't hit(I imagine her hitting green since she cant miss and he has cover.)
TK Blast+Burn+Bless: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
TK Blast blunt: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (1, 5) + 9 = 15

Amidst a whirling storm of small rocks, wooden splinters and an old tankard, the gnome clumsily (and quite unnecessarily) tries to avoid the kinetic attack. "Hey now Dourcloud, watch where yur packyderm's fartin'! Nearly took me head off!"

"Be glad your head is at the same height as my %@&! then. You can kiss mine and not need to duck my attack." Fade says loudly amidst the kinetic storm, his wry grin clearly visible.

About time things get fun!

With a chuckle, "Ifin anyone kin find yer wee thing, t'would be tha miracle o' all miracles Dourcloud. My eyes shuren ain't that good."

He called my arse "wee"? What a strange little guy he is.

Fey pulls out her light crossbow, and loads it. She sends Wolfie toward the open door having him stop before the Grease on the ground. "Hold there Wolfie."

Orrin and Barrakhan are up

Orrin begins to close the gap between him and the shooters.

Double move. Also, could someone mark the grease on the map? I'm having trouble figuring out where it is.

Expecting an attack from the rear, Barrakhan holds his position.

Orrin quickly begins to close the gap on the recent intruders as Spackle drops another glob of grease all over the ground inside of the Stillroom, blocking the path for the archers just on the other side of the door.

Feybella pulls out her crossbow and sends Wolfie hurtling towards the greasy door, as Barrakhan holds his position firmly while Gralds men slowly knock on the door.

Fade pushes out a concentrated force of power that slams into one of the archers. The man spirals back as he slams unconsciously into the vat.

A single, powerful missile arcs through the air from the catwalk and slams with a dull thud into the green Phalanx member courtesy of Natula.

Door A Damage: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (8, 3) + 4 = 15
Door B Damage: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (1, 1) + 4 = 6
Door D Damage: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (3, 5) + 4 = 12

The Phalanx continue to batter at the doors, just as the main door shatters open revealing Grald himself and two more Phalanx. Beecher cowers back. Damnit, they are getting in all around. This isn't looking good..."

The green archer returns a shot at Natula.

Longbow vs Natula AC 16; Favored enemy: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 5 + 2 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 2 = 6

The arrow snaps into Natula's shoulder as it cracks her collarbone.

With the front door open Grald leaps past his men and over the crate as he aggressively attacks Barrakhan with a deadly looking longsword.

Acrobatics to leap over crate: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Longsword vs Barrakhan AC 18: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Though he is able to get over the crate successfully,it gives barrakhan just enough time to duck below the blade's arc.

A fourth group begins to batter against another door just below Natula's catwalk. Door D

Door Damage
A -Open
B -15
C -Open
D -2

Round 7
Spackle
Feybella
Barrakhan
Fade
Natula (13/19)
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Phalanx
Grald
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Round 6
Orrin

Fade turns his attention back to the main door where Grald and his men have just broken through. He moves to get a better position, fully aware he is risking things getting this close. He doesn't want to leave Barrakhan alone to face three enemies.

"Time to make you a stain Grald!" Fade yells as he brings his hand around, grasping and then launching another aetheric blast, this one directed at Grald.

"Orrin! Get back over here and help Barrakhan! The south door is going to give in any second!"

TK Blast+Burn+Bless+PBS: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18
TK Blast blunt: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (5, 6) + 10 = 21

Just fyi, this was Barrakhan's readied attack from round 4/5. Since he never made another action, would this still be considered readied?

Rapier: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Fey shifts so she can get a better angle on the bad guy at the newly opened door. She fires her crossbow, and then reloads. "Wolfie hold. Somebody better stop these guys soon or we may be swimming in the vats."

Crossbow, Bless: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 1 = 14
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3
Shooting at the red bad guy at door A. She'd like Wolfie to hold until someone comes within range and then he would attack, but she's not sure how that command would work. So he'll hold for now. Also don't forget I have Bless going.

"Well then, I'm guessin' there is nuthin else for it. Time ta show these local lads a thin' er two 'bout fightin' in a bar!"

Inspire Courage, which is a competence bonus, adding +1 to: Hit & Damage. As I went before Fey, her attack roll is a 15 and if it hits, 4 damage.

@Fade- I am good with that.

Spackle begins to inspire his allies as the Phalanx slowly burst into the Distillery.

Feybella unloads a crossbow bolt through the door but it only manages to stick into the side of the crate, blocking her path.

As Grald dives in at Barrakhan, the more agile elf is able to get in a glancing blow on the Phalanx leader.

Turning, this is precisely what Fade was hoping for. Sending out a blast of telekinetic energy Grald's neck snaps around as he crumples to the ground. Precise Shot save that.

Active Buff reminder
Inspire Courage +1

Door Damage
A -Open
B -15
C -Open
D -2

Round 7
Spackle
Feybella
Barrakhan
Fade
Natula (13/19)
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Phalanx
Grald (-4)
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Round 6
Orrin

Orrin runs back to aid B, trusting the others to handle the shooters.

Rapier: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 71d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Barrakhan lunges, but is impeded by the crates.

He will spent his 3rd point of Panache to counter-attack anyone who attacks him.

Beecher cowers back. Damnit, they are getting in all around. This isn't looking good..."

"Yeah. Tell me about it."

magic missile wand v green: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Meanwhile the men in the Stillroom stop gagging as the southern door swings open.

"Shut that door!" Natula shouts. A moment later it shuts.

Orrin runs back to help secure Door B while Barrakhan is backed into a corner. His constantly moving feet are thrown off with being backed against the crate that it quickly throws his aim off.

Drawing a wand Natula sends a single magic missile flying through the doors into the stillroom.

@Natula- What are you using to shut the doors near the grease in the Stillroom? You aren't near them.

Door B Damage: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (5, 8) + 4 = 17
Door D Damage: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (5, 2) + 4 = 11

The Southern set of doors bursts open as another pair of Phalanx bursts in. Seeing Wolfie advancing quickly the green Phalanx draws another arrow and sends it at Wolfie.

"The bastards killed Grald! You are known sworn enemies of the Empire!" He shouts through the door.

Green Longbow vs Wolfie AC 15: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Yellow Longsword Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Red Longsword Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

The pair of Phalanx begin to actively smash the crate blocking the door. It nearly crumbles in place from a single swing as the longsword hits a weak point in the wooden box.

Active Buff reminder
Inspire Courage +1

Door Damage
A -Open (Crate -3)
B -Open
C -Open
D -4

Round 8
Spackle
Feybella
Barrakhan
Fade
Natula (13/19)
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Phalanx (Green -2)
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Round 7
Orrin

@Natula- What are you using to shut the doors near the grease in the Stillroom? You aren't near them.

"The bastards killed Grald! You are known sworn enemies of the Empire!" He shouts through the door.

"A wee surprised it took this long ta get that proclamation. I'd ask ye ifin it was worth it, but I'm guessin' yer beyond talkin' to now. Just so's ya know, we came ta drink and kick arse, and we're all outta liquor. Time ta pay the piper boyo!" A flaming sphere bursts into the bard hand as he finishes his threat. He looks to his peers, "What? He's not knowin' ifin I ken play an instrument!"

Using my ability to reuse one of my Spell-like abilities 1xday to recover Produce Flame.

Fey loads and fires her crossbow. "Wolfie come here. Wolfie moves next to Feybella. "Enemies of the Empire. I don't think I like this Empire. Trying to take homes and property from people who rightfully own it."

Crossbow Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3
I'm aiming at the one in Door B gold? If he has no cover from the box. If he has cover, I want to fire at red. I doubt that hits either.

Retreating up the stairs as planned, Fade turns part way up and flings aether at the red clad soldier just in the doorway near Orrin.

TK Blast+Bless+IC+PBS: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22 -->Red. Not sure about cover.

Damage Blunt: 2d6 + 11 ⇒ (1, 1) + 11 = 13

"You're getting awfully rowdy over there Snaggle. Glad you came to the party!"

"The bastards killed Grald! You are known sworn enemies of the Empire!" He shouts through the door.

"Oh my gods, Serres killed Grald! That bastard!"

Gotcha Natula- Just wasn't fully clear on what was doing it exactly.

Natula's unseen servant quietly shuts the door to the Stillroom in the archer's face.

Spackle produces another set of flames in the palm of his hand as he sets to hurl fire inside of a Distillery.

Feybella launches another bolt but only manages to catch the side of a crate once again.

Using his telekinetic blast once more Fade smacks the red clad phalanx's head against the door beam. The soldier's head cracks open and he crumples to the ground unconscious.

Active Buff reminder
Inspire Courage +1

Door Damage
A -Open (Crate -3)
B -Open
C -Open
D -4

Round 8
Spackle
Feybella
Barrakhan
Fade
Natula (13/19)
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Phalanx (Green -2)
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Round 7
Orrin

Natura turns her wand on the other breach.

magic missile wand v yellow: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

@GM->I noticed you only had inspire courage listed as active buffs but bless is up too(it was up before inspire was) and it stacks with inspire courage for attacks and damage but not saves. Bless is a morale bonus to hit and damage while inspire courage is competence bonus to hit and damage (both are morale bonus to saves so they don't stack there).

Fey casts bless on the party. "This might help us hold them off in some way. At least it will make us feel better for a little while."

If possible, Orrin will move one square up and full attack, but I figure not, given the crate. Otherwise, he'll move to the square one up and to the left of B and attack once, with his tentacle.

Will add it to the list. I mainly put that up as a small reminder for the party as the vast majority of people forget to add in all of the buffs like that.

Orrin finds a small opening in the door beside the badly damaged crate. His tentacle reaches over, grabbing ahold of the Phalanx soldier firmly as it drags the poor man over the crate where Orrin can rend his flesh with his jagged claws.

Natula turns her wand to the only remaining open door at this time and sends a missile screeching across the Distillery to smack into the orange Phalanx ducking behind the crate.

Changed your target as Orrin took care of Yellow.

Active Buff reminder
Inspire Courage +1
Bless

Door Damage
A -Open (Crate -3)
B -Open
C -Open
D -4

Round 8
Spackle
Feybella
Barrakhan
Fade
Natula (13/19)
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Phalanx (Green -2)(Orange -3)
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Round 7
Orrin

Barrakhan readies his rapier for the incoming Phalanx soldiers. Screams are heard further throughout town as they fill the night air. The screams become bloodcurdling as if someone is being killed. What are the Phalanx doing?

The remaining door continues to get battered by longswords.

Door D Damage: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (1, 6) + 4 = 11

The green Phalanx bravely steps into the large pile of grease and tries to open the door.

Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

Sliding around in the grease the Phalanx manages to keep his balance as he pushes the door back open and fires another shot at Fade this time.

Green Longbow vs Fade AC 17: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

The arrow sticks into Fade's thigh while the Phalanx at Door B continue to push through as once tries to push a crate further out of the way.

Str check: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Str check: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Putting their shoulders into the two armored Phalanx aren't able to get a good angle on the crates as they slip into the mud.

Active Buff reminder
Inspire Courage +1
Bless

Door Damage
A -Open (Crate -3)
B -Open
C -Open
D -7

Round 9
Spackle
Feybella
Barrakhan
Fade (41/47)
Natula (13/19)
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Phalanx (Green -2)(Orange -3)
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Round 8
Orrin

Actually Fade had 4 temporary hp from his force ward so that will mean he only took 2 real damage from the arrow. He still has the 4 non-lethal from the first encounter's burn and that is also listed in his stat bar.

Fade spins with the force of the arrow penetrating his force ward, but thankfully the remaining damage is minimal. He takes a moment to gather his power before sending an aether blast at the archer who just shot him, but he stumbles a bit on the stairs and fails to connect with his target. The wall next to the archer though, is certainly regretting its position.

Gather power(move)Extend range(now 0 burn), TK blast(standard)
Tk Blast: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
Damage/Blunt: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (5, 6) + 10 = 21