Gallows of Madness: What Lurks in the Woods (2) (Inactive)

Game Master Tyranius

A straight forward assault! I like it! Sirrah draws his rapier and tests it's sharpness. On point!

Anyone ever identify what that feather thing does?

I got a 16 spellcraft to ID, probably not enough.

Zeldana grins and makes sure her crossbow string is taught.

16 is not enough for a feather token.

Lashed-together wooden poles form a makeshift staircase crudely bolted and fixed to the side of the stone shelf. The stairs lead upward to a platform that sits thirty feet above the ground. The stone shelf upon which the fort sits is a purely natural feature, despite its odd appearance. It is deceptively difficult to climb. The stairs look rickety, but are actually reasonably stable, and can easily support the weight of several Medium or smaller creatures.

Zeldana and Selkin quickly notice Leeza’s most recent ingenious trap. Leeza was terribly frostbitten by brown mold as a youth, and keeps samples of this fungus to cultivate for use in her traps. When step on a series of boards, the boards that make up the stairs shift, pulling a hidden rope taut and causing jars of brown mold that are concealed in the building above to launch into the air. The jars are secured to the building by ropes, causing them to swing back down and smash on the wall above the trap’s trigger, covering that square in dangerous brown mold. Luckily Zeldana and Selkin are able to stop everyone just in time.

Well, that would have been bad. Does anyone see a safe way around that?

Can we simply avoid the area on the stairs or does someone need to disable that first?

It is currently blocking your path so either need to disable it or figure out a way around it.

Whats the plan?

Well without anyone who can use disable device. Not sure how much we are aloud to do. I've got 3 ideas.

1) Climb up; but it's been stated it's a difficult climb.

2) Identify the "trapped" steps and avoid stepping on them if possible. Using acrobatics if needed.

3) Have one person manually cut the ropes. Then use prestidigitation to clean off the mold.

They all have there risks. What's everyone else think? Other ideas?

Good question.

Perhaps we should try to find another way upstairs. Either that or get to those jars and remove them. Maybe cutting the ropes is the easiest... Selkin was hoping someone had the ability to disable to thing but it seems no one with the skill is available.

Looking to Selkin, Seems like a difficult climb, if the bridge is not used. Still if they have it trapped they may have another way in too. Did anyone see any other tracks around?

Sirrah gives a rather oblivious look around the surrounding area to look for tracks, but he's not much of a tracker really.

Either that or the goblins know just the right places to step; and we are certainly smarter than goblins we should be able to figure it out as well.

Levin claps his hands together. "Well spotted, both of you! Now let me see here... If I can make these boards safe to walk across, we should be able to get through here..." He pulls out a set of thieves' tools. "Never know when a set of these will come in handy. Not for stealing, of course, but for other things. Anyway, they aren't really mine, I'm just holding them for a friend."

Disable Device: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

Sorry-- busy weekend.

can we take 10 on climb?

Should have know our good halfling cleric would have it covered! Missed it when I looked.

Sirrah looks on as Levin deftly works. Need to learn a bit of that trapwork myself one of these days.

Zeldana smiles her toothy grin "Good job Levin, I can see a future with you both getting yourself into and out of many sticky situations."

After carefully studying the clever trap Levin takes his time in securing the ropes and angling branches to soften the jars and stopping them from breaking.

This is an insanely deadly trap as if it isn't dealt with Goblins hear it and show up within one round throwing Alchemist's fire into the brown mold. Could very easily turn into an instant TPK.

With the trap now dealt with the group now is able to make it to the front gate. A piecemeal steel and iron fence runs between two wooden buildings. A seven-foot-tall wooden gate constructed from fragments of tower shields blocks a crudely cut hole in the fence, while wooden stairs lead down the side of the rock face. This gate is fastened from the inside with a stout wooden beam.

Yikes, glad we took our time there.

Sirrah attempts to peer through gaps in the piecemeal construction, seeing if any goblin guards lurk just on the other side.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

If he doesn't see any goblins, he may try to climb it.

The tailor's eyes narrow slightly at the halfling producing thief's tools. The Daemon's blade hungered for the blood of wrong-doers, even ones who worshipped Desna. More than a few Sczarni claimed to worship the Song in Spheres.

Jean Baptiste also looks through the gate.

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
if needed if there's nothing out of the ordinary
Climb: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (7) + 4 - 1 = 10

Chantoku looks around as well

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20

Jean and the rest look for a way around the gate and find little. Jean also quickly finds that it is a bit more difficult to climb the gate than originally thought as he has difficulty finding a decent handhold. Climbing the fence is a DC 15 Climb check or breaking through the beam is (hardness 5, hp 20, break DC 23).

Seeing Jean struggle with the climb Sirrah, ever confident, gives it a try himself.

Climb: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17 Sometimes it pays better to be lucky, than good.

Reaching the top, he peers down looking for little green men.

Zeldana watches as several others attempt the climb, nervously keeping guard with her crossbow.

Darn. Just out of my take-10 range.

If he can do it, Levin thinks as he watches Sirrah make the climb, I can do it.
Climb: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Oof.
Climb: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Climb: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Climb: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

After multiple failed attempts (possibly making him last to make it over), he finally clambers up and over the gate.

Chantoku tries to follow Levin, and scampers over the fence.

Climb: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18

Oh dear. Must we climb? Are we sure there is no other way?

Climb: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (17) - 1 = 16

Whew! That wasn't so bad.

Zeldana exclaims "Can you open it from the inside, or must I climb too?"

Sirrah, Selkin and Chankotu are able to make it over the gate right away as Levin seems to struggle quite a bit from the other side.

This small practice yard is surrounded by a crudely made metal fence and several small wooden buildings. Mud and morass cover the ground, and the sickly sweet stench of decay hangs heavy in the air. A rusting metal gate blocks the entrance to a cave to the northwest, while a second gate leads to the southeast. In the center of the yard, a stubby rectangular building sits upon a roughly hewn stone foundation. A crude depiction of a three-eyed face decorates its door.

Sirrah, Selkin and Chankotu find a stout wooden beam blocking the door. Though before they have a chance to remove it as their feet touch the ground they come face to face with an entire yard full of goblins that stare blankly at them picking their noses.

Seeing the intruders a mother hound that is chained nearby begins snapping and snarling as she breaks her chain running for Chankotu.

Round 1
Sirrah
Zeldana
Levin
Chankotu
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Goblins
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Jean
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Leeza
Goblin Dog
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Selkin

Sirrah removes the wooden beam and pushes the door open.

Std and move I assume. Do I need to make any checks?
Can I draw my rapier at the end of my move action?

I'm assuming this happens in the same 'round' that the first three make it over (and I fail my first Climb). In that case, my first turn is spent making the next two Climb checks and failing-- meaning I'll make it over in round 2.

@Sirrah- Full round action to remove the beam

@Levin- Correct

Sirrah is able to lift and dislodge the sturdy beam from the doors though they still remain shut. Still need to open the door.

Chantoku casts grease underneath the dog. dc 14 reflex

Take that!

Zeldana is up.

Sirrah is able to heave and remove the heavy wooden beam from the door as Zeldana pulls it open from the opposite end to find Levin scurrying up the door, much to his dismay. Chankotu covers the area in grease underneath the Mother goblin dog.

Reflex: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

The three goblins all move into position at the whistle of Leeza and fire arrows onto Selkin.

Shortbow vs Selkin AC 18; Smite Good: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7
Shortbow vs Selkin AC 18; Smite Good: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 4 + 1 = 14
Shortbow vs Selkin AC 18; Smite Good: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 4 + 1 = 15

Arrows rain all down near Selkin but none seem to find their mark.

Round 1
Sirrah
Zeldana
Levin
Chankotu
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Goblins
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Jean
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Leeza
Goblin Dog
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Selkin

Thanks, sorry for the absence, I'm back now.

Jean chuckles at the goblins poor display of marksmanship. Drawing his scythe, he moves toward a goblin. "The cleric is with me. You should not worry about him, but me."

He swings.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
damage: 2d4 + 6 ⇒ (3, 4) + 6 = 13

"Or not, that is also an option"

Jean's sccythe proves just as effective as the goblins poor aim with their branch-like bows.

Leeza fires her own shortbow at Selkin.

Shortbow vs Selkin AC FF 17: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1
Sneak Attack Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1 + 1 Bleed

Leeza's aim is much better as the arrow slams into Selkin's leg. The arrow catches the cleric off guard as his leg spurts a small amount of blood and doesn't seem to stop bleeding.

Leeza grows excited as she quickly chatters to her other goblins and points at Selkin laughing. In her excitement she drops her shortbow and rushes around the fire. Realizing she dropped her bow she draws a wicked looking shortsword instead.

Round 2
Sirrah
Zeldana
Levin
Chankotu
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Goblins
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Jean
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Leeza
Goblin Dog
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Round 1
Selkin (21/24; Bleed 1)

Sirrah charges at the goblin dog, drawing his rapier as he goes.

En garde! He shouts directly at the guard, as if the dog might be able to draw a rapier and have a dual.

Rapier + Charge: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 2 = 16
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

AC=17

Why is she laughing? That hurts! Despite the injury, Selkin will Bless the party instead! He'll then drop that wand and draw his wand of Cure Light Wounds as he moves.

Zendana moves in and levels her crossbow at green and fires.

xbow+bless: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 1 = 11
damage: 1d8 ⇒ 4

Zeldana curses her misfortune.

Chantoku moves to take a close goblin. yellow

attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Selkin moves back out of the gate and draws his wand of cure light wounds. Sirrah dives in and stabs his rapier into the goblin dog's chest.

Zeldana levels hercrossbow at the green goblin who yelps as it swings the door open. Zeldana's bolt sticks into the wooden door and the goblin reshuts it sticking his tongue out at Zeldana.

Chankotu follows along with Sirrah and pokes his own rapier through the yellow goblin's leg. It cries out in pain smacking its little fists into Chankotu's chest.

Round 2
Sirrah
Zeldana
Levin
Chankotu
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Goblins (Yellow -2)
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Jean
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Leeza
Goblin Dog (-2)
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Round 1
Selkin (21/24; Bleed 1)

Levin makes it over the fence at last, and draws his sword as he moves toward the dog.

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Levin draws his blade and rushes the dog. The red and green goblin giggle as they grab alchemist fire from their satchels and hurl them at Levin and Chankotu.

Red Alchemist Fire vs Chankotu AC Tch 12: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Miss direction: 1d8 ⇒ 2

Green Alchemist Fire vs Levin AC Tch 14: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Miss direction: 1d8 ⇒ 1

Alchemist fire flies all over the place, severely burning both goblins, the Mother hound, Levin, Sirrah and Chankotu.

The yellow goblin leaps around. Provoke from Chankotu As it leaps to the other side and stabs its blade at Levin.

Shortsword vs Levin AC 19: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Confirm Crit: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Levin feels the sharp edge of a shortsword as it slices his arm open.

Round 2
Sirrah (15/17)
Zeldana
Levin (16/17)
Chankotu (20/21)
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Goblins (Yellow -2)(Red -1)(Green -1)
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Jean
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Leeza
Goblin Dog (-4)
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Round 1
Selkin (21/24; Bleed 1)

With what looks to be the head goblin having a clear shot at the part, Jean moves to block her off.

attack+bless: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 5 + 1 = 17
damage: 2d4 + 6 ⇒ (4, 3) + 6 = 13

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Chankotu stabs at the dog

Chankou- I am assuming that is your AoO against the goblin that provoked and not the dog?

Chankotu misses the small goblin as it darts around him. Meanwhile Jean rushes in and attempts to remove Leeza's head. Though she is far quicker than Jean initially estimated and she ducks underneath his scythe. Giggling she stabs back at jean with he shortsword.

Shortsword vs Jean AC 15: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Missing she grimaces and shifts around the orcish brute, while the goblin dog bites at Zeldana.

Bite vs Zeldana AC 12: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 + Allergic Reaction
DC 12 Fort save or -2 Dex and Cha for 1 day with itching reaction.

The mother hound gets ahold of Zeldana's wrist and tears into her flesh.

Round 3
Sirrah (15/17)
Zeldana (4/9)
Levin (16/17)
Chankotu (20/21)
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Goblins (Yellow -2)(Red -1)(Green -1)
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Jean
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Leeza
Goblin Dog (-4)
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Round 2
Selkin (21/24; Bleed 1)

fort: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Zeldana sees her arm start to swell up in a quite unpleasant way from the bite.

Panicking Zeldana withdraws around the corner to relative safety.

Selkin moves to Zeldana and uses his trusty wand.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Presented with a new target, Levin ignores the pain of his wounds for now as he slashes at the nearest goblin.

Shortsword + bless vs yellow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 1 = 12
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Zeldana smiles, missing a few teeth. "Thanks Selkin."

Chantoku steps back and casts magic missile. A bolt of force files from his fingers. at yellow

damage: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 2) + 2 = 8

take this!

Selkin continues to bleed as he selflessly tends to Zeldana's wounds. Zeldana withdraws further back as she begins to sneeze uncontrollably.

levin slashes at the yellow goblin but gets too overwhelmed by the surge of goblins and can seem to get enough strength behind his blade to penetrate their armor.

Tiring of the goblins Chankotu releases a wave of magical missiles into the yellow goblin. The missile hurl the small goblin backwards and to the ground.

Round 3
Sirrah (15/17)
Zeldana (9/9; -2 dex/cha)
Levin (16/17)
Chankotu (20/21)
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Goblins (Red -1)(Green -1)
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Jean
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Leeza
Goblin Dog (-4)
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Round 2
Selkin (20/24; Bleed 1)