[Gameday V] Wonders in the Weave Parts I & 2 (Inactive)

Game Master Eric Sklavos

"While I won't deny that our goals may be the same, I have to admit that the roads we each take to arrive there are as vastly different as night and day. That being said, why don't you return the eggs you've been using as ransom back to these folk? You have no need of their talents anymore." replies the paladin as he continues to move cautiously forward, eyeing his surroundings for anything suspicious.
Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Also using my detect evil ability on the surrounding area.

Sarsczek narrows his eyes at the consortium agent. His voice starts in his usual broken pattern but quickly falls into a growl. "Sss-peak quickly. If I smell deceit, I will taste blood."

He moves forward a few steps, getting his feet onto solid ground, and watches him closely looking for signs of fear, treachery, or malice.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 11 + 2 = 24

Unnvar listens to Owyn's parlay with the Aspis man, but in truth he is itching for a fight, as Owyn and Sarsczek move forward Unnvar follows them closely on a knives edge he's ready to act. He waves the dwarves and Elaqis to move foward as well.

The man pauses and remains smiling at Owyn before responding in slow, casual tone, "There are many 'roads' to take, but in the end the results are the same, and isn't it the results that matter? Now what is it, exactly, you're accusing me of? There are no eggs around here."

Has our slower group caught up with the sneaky types yet?

Clandelve moves forward as quietly as he can until he hears speaking ahead, then moves more quickly.

You have time to catch up as the conversation has slowed the movement of the front of the party. If you look on the map, that's where I consider everyone. Go ahead and move yourself where you'd like to be, as we're still out of initiative. You'll still be swimming until you get to the small island where Clandelve and August are.

I think I have myself on dry land.

Owyn! What'll we do? Unnvar! Whatdoya think?

Sarsczek mutters in Draconic. "He is stalling... He knows something about the eggs... We should take him alive... Shall I?"

He then continues in common. "I smell treachery..."

He crouches legs in position to make the sprint in naught but a few bounds towards the Aspis agent, head lowered to slam into him.

Otherwise, Sarsczek will wait patiently.

GM, anything of interest pinging on my detect evil?

Sarsczek, hunched forward in his pouncing pose, looks askance at Owyn as he attempts to detect evil. He sniffs the air, glances around quickly, feels the ground with his feet sensing for tremors, every sense keeping watch for whatever this Aspis agent is stalling for.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22

His scales slick back and what little hair he has raises like an animal prepared to pounce. He is obviously on a hair trigger.

Unnvar hops onto the bank tired of standing in the water and hoping to possibly provoke the Aspis man, he shakes of like some soaked mutt, his face contorting to that of mouse.

GM, anything of interest pinging on my detect evil?

Sorry about missing that. No you do not detect any evil.

The water elemental finishes dragging Elaqis through the tunnel as the gnome drags himself panting up onto the closest small island.

Getting to his feet, the gnome stands silent as the tallfolk converse, but as the conversation goes on and people get on edge, he speaks calmly but clearly in Draconic. {Draconic} "Hey, we know what has happened. We don't want to hurt-smack you, but you should move away from Gerben. We can help get egg-yous back. Step back, let snake-ring get what is coming."

At Elaqis's words, his demeanor changes and he speaks to the lizardfolk in Draconic.

With those words, the lizardfolk grip their morningstar's tighter and start to move to better guard Gerben. Gerben stands up straighter and reaches for his weapon.

Gerban stalled for a bit, but you still have 1 round of haste left.

Clandelve and August are standing in the water, but it is still difficult terrain until you reach land (where Sarsczek is).

Initiative:
Round 1
August
Sarsczek
Lizardfolk
Gerban
Clandelve
Elaqis and his water elemental
Unnvar
Owyn
End of Round

August and Sarsczek are up

Sarsczek charges forward at the target of his ire, but rather than chomping him he body checks him, hoping to take him alive!

Unarmed strike, which provokes an AoO if any have combat reflexes. Also provokes from the lower serpent if he's able.

Power slam!: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 9 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 1 = 32

Nonlethal Damage: 1d3 + 2d6 + 4 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + (3, 6) + 4 + 6 + 2 = 24
Acid Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Crit confirm?: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 1 = 15
Nonlethal Crit Damage: 1d3 + 4 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 6 + 2 = 15

"Use whelps as shields will you?"

Sarsczek hisses in a rather... silly manner. He seems angry but he's really hard to take seriously.

Crap, I moved myself on the wrong map. I fully intended to be on solid ground when you asked where we'd be. I would have been next to Unnvar. Would that be alright?

If so,

August moves to strike the closest enemy!

Attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26 for Vital Strike: 4d6 + 19 ⇒ (1, 2, 4, 4) + 19 = 30

If not, I'll double move to be next to Unnvar, with Haste I can get there.

August moves in and strikes at the nearest Lizardfolk Warrior with his greatsword putting a big gash in its side.

At the same time, Sarsczek charges at the human and strikes him in the head, just missing the soft spot.

No AoO since the Lizards are still flat-footed

Lizards:

The one fights back at August as the other 3 converge on Sarsczek (all taking 5' steps) to protect Gerben.

The first swing catches August just right in the side, but the other attacks bounce off his armor harmlessly.

As the Lizardfolk converge to protect their "employer," A sea of attacks converge and pummel Sarsczek from all angles, including 1 that catches him right in the chin knocking him unconcsious. Sarsczek hits the ground just as the third lizardfolk steps forward to attack. He steps over Sarsczek making his way to August and swings his weapon at him instead, which is easily shrugged off by August's armor.

Lizard 3: Morningstar 1: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21

Gerban Lanier:

Gerban laughs at the Tiefling lying at his feet, looks up at August and casts Grease on his weapon, "See if you can hang on to that thing."

August needs to make a Reflex save or drop his sword. DC 12.

Initiative:
Round 1
August
Sarsczek Unconcious
Lizardfolk One @ -30
Gerban -1 Damage, 24 NL
Clandelve
Elaqis and his water elemental
Unnvar
Owyn
End of Round

"Ah was tired ay sneakin' aroond anyway," Clandelve mutters as he enters the room and takes the left flank. He readied himself to attack anything that comes near him.

READIED+2 Warhammer (adamantine) (power attack): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 171d8 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16

Can't quite reach to attack this round, so I'll move and ready to attack if anything comes adjacent to me.

Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25 Hey! That there is cheatin'! August manages to overcome the dirty trick!

Owyn moves forward 40 ft., drawing his longsword as he runs.

"Ah was tired ay sneakin' aroond anyway," Clandelve mutters as he enters the room and takes the left flank. He readied himself to attack anything that comes near him.

[dice=READIED+2 Warhammer (adamantine) (power attack)]1d20+13;1d8+13

Can't quite reach to attack this round, so I'll move and ready to attack if anything comes adjacent to me.

I think you're on the wrong map. I forgot to announce the new map in bold labled "Outside Tomb." You'll see it in the header.

Owyn moves forward 40 ft., drawing his longsword as he runs.

You're hasted, so 40' is a single move action. You have a standard (or second move) action left.

Sorry, I'll double move then. I'm guessing it's difficult terrain in the water, so only 20' moved.

Sorry, I'll double move then. I'm guessing it's difficult terrain in the water, so only 20' moved.

You are hasted this round so you have 40' out movement. So you still have a standard action left.

Gulping in mild shame at having seemingly started combat, Elaqis yells at the water Elemental Hey, help smack those lizardfolk! Try not to outright kill them though!

As it races forwards, the gnome himself casts Glitterdust on the Aspis agent.

DC 19 Will against the Glitterdust. Also unsure if you prefer if I control my summons in combat or you. If you, note that they have 4 more Strength and Con than the standard medium elemental, due to Augment Summoning.

Move farther with my double move.

Gulping in mild shame at having seemingly started combat, Elaqis yells at the water Elemental Hey, help smack those lizardfolk! Try not to outright kill them though!

As it races forwards, the gnome himself casts Glitterdust on the Aspis agent.

DC 19 Will against the Glitterdust. Also unsure if you prefer if I control my summons in combat or you. If you, note that they have 4 more Strength and Con than the standard medium elemental, due to Augment Summoning.

Go ahead and control the water elemental in combat.

As combat starts, Unnvar studies the Aspis agent, then makes a wide run around the lizardfolk. With his hasty movement, Unnvar reaches the agent and gives a big swing with his greatsword.

+1 Adamantine Keen Greatsword, Vital Strike, Power Attack (Furious Focus), Studied Target, Haste: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 13 + 2 + 1 = 31
Damage: 4d6 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (2, 3, 4, 3) + 16 + 2 = 30

As the first serpentfolk strikes him, a sigil on his headband seemingly detaches, becoming a ghostly image of a sword and striking back.

Immediate action, Spiritual Weapon from Crown of Swords

Longsword Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Force Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

He smirks as the first sword jumps into being, but then promptly gets clobbered by a pair of well placed blows.

Sarsczek is at -8 HP. He dies if he hits -18.

Sarsczek is at -8 HP. He dies if he hits -18.

I couldn't make it to you this round but I'm on my way.

The water elemental surges forawrds, but the land stymies it as it advances.

Double move. AC is 17

Stabilize: 1d20 + 2 - 8 ⇒ (7) + 2 - 8 = 1

Sarsczek coughs up a bit of blood and twitches.

Owyn and Clandelve double move. Owyn draws an AoO from the lizardfolk.

Morningstar: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24

The Morningstar bounces harmlessly off his armor.

Elaqis sends his water elemental into the mix.

Unnvar speeds around to Gerban and strikes him with his greatsword creating a sizable gash in Gerban's side.

End of Round

Also end of Haste

August is up.

August continues to attack his foe!

Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18 for Damage: 2d6 + 17 ⇒ (3, 3) + 17 = 23
Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23 for Damage: 2d6 + 19 ⇒ (4, 6) + 19 = 29

He then takes a quick step back unless my foe goes down, then I'll step to the square SE of where I am now instead.

As it races forwards, the gnome himself casts Glitterdust on the Aspis agent.

DC 19 Will against the Glitterdust. Also unsure if you prefer if I control my summons in combat or you. If you, note that they have 4 more Strength and Con than the standard medium elemental, due to Augment Summoning.

Who was caught in the glitterdust?

Who was caught in the glitterdust?

In order to avoid hitting you, it would have been just Gerban

Will for Glitterdust: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Gerban is blinded.

August attacks the damaged Lizardfolk. His first attack is deflected by the creatures toughened hide. The second attack hits solid and slashes the artery on its leg, but it still stands.

Lizardfolk:

Two of the lizardfolk attack August, the other two step up to attack Unnvar.

The hurt Lizardfolk builds up some strength and strikes August hard with the morningstar before biting him in the neck, just missing the jugular.

One Lizardfolk steps over Sarsczek's body, but that seems to distract him from making his attacks count. The second Lizardfolk ignores Clandelve and Owyn moving to their master's attaker and Strikes him once with the Morningstar, and bites him on the neck as well, just missing the major artery.

Gerban:
Blinded by the Glitterdust and hurt from the hard strike from Unnvar, Gerban withdraws back until he feels his feet sink a little deeper in the muck.

Will vs. Glitterdust: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

He can't seem to shake the particles from his eyes.

Initiative:
Round 2
August
Sarsczek Unconcious @-9 HP
Lizardfolk One @ -59
Gerban -31 Damage, 24 NL
Clandelve
Elaqis and his water elemental
Unnvar
Owyn
End of Round

Clandelve attempts to drop the surrounded lizardman, his hammer and shield both pummeling the disadvantaged foe.

+2 Warhammer (adamantine) (power attack, flank): 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 11 + 2 = 261d8 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17
+2 Warhammer (adamantine) (power attack, flank): 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 2 = 261d8 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15
+2 Spiked Light Shield (power attack, flank): 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 9 + 2 = 241d4 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
+2 Spiked Light Shield (power attack, flank): 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 4 + 2 = 171d4 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

Opponents hit with Shield Bash also hit with free bull rush attack, using attack roll +15. If bull rush succeeds, may make trip combat maneuver at end of bull rush.
trip combat maneuver: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 16
trip combat maneuver: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22

Clandelve swings his Warhammer and connects with a series of strikes, including the first Shield Bash, which pushes the Lizardman 10 feet, but not hard enough to push him off his feet.

Initiative:
Round 2
August
Sarsczek Unconcious @-9 HP
Lizardfolk 2 @ Full HP, 1 @ -59, 1 @-42
Gerban -31 Damage, 24 NL
Clandelve
Elaqis and his water elemental
Unnvar
Owyn
End of Round

Sarsczek wrote:

Who was caught in the glitterdust?

In order to avoid hitting you, it would have been just Gerban

...but Sarsczek wants to be sparkly...

Owyn moves 5 ft. and reaches out to grab the teifling's arm and offers a prayer to his deity.
Lay on Hands: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 5, 1, 2) = 9
I'll us my beneficiary healer trait to reroll those 1's
Rerolls: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 2) = 3
So 10 total...

I'll be sure to keep that in mind for Part 2 Sarsczek. In the meantime, do you know if there is any sourcebook that offers glitter glitter?"

The water elemental shifts close to the blinded Aspis agent and swings at him, though the earth beneath its feet throws off the blow considerably.

Attack vs blind: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 9 - 4 = 19 for damage: 1d8 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 6 - 4 = 8

Meanwhile, seeing Gerban trying to run away, Elaqis decides to make sure he doesn't get far by having a pit open up below him. (and hopefully getting him drenched in some of that nice marsh water near him. Just on principle.

Outlined the pit area. Reflex DC is 19. Pit is 30 feet deep, has a Climb DC of 25, and creatures that end their turn next to the pit, need to make that DC 19 save with a +2 bonus or fall in themselves. If Gerban fall in, falling damage is 3d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 1) = 10

Was waiting for Elaqis before I posted, wanted to see if I could get a flank on Gerban...but a pit instead...of those crazy summoners!

Will still do an either/or based on the reflex save, both options posted in spoilers.

The Water Elemental attacks Gerban, but its attack is deflected by his armor.

Elaqis creates a pit under the blind man's feet.

Reflex: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18

As the pit opens up, mud and water fall into the pit, as does Gerban.

Unnvar unleashes on the Lizardfolk hitting with 2 of his 3 attacks.

Owyn moves to heal Sarsczek (now conscious).

I moved the lizardfolk away from Unnvar as a result of his attack and Sarsczek being healed to make the mechanics easier.

About this time the 4 Lizardfolk from inside the tomb come out of the tunnel and yell across the battlefield.

Initiative:
Round 3
August
Sarsczek Conscious @1 HP
Lizardfolk 1 @ Full HP, 1 @ -59, 1 @-42, 1 @-48
Gerban In a pit. -41 Damage, 24 NL
Clandelve
Elaqis and his water elemental
Unnvar
Owyn
End of Round

Taking my turn now before I leave for the weekend if that's ok. Please count this as me next action when my turn comes around.
Sense motive: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
"It is true, we are your friends! Please help us in capturing the nasty snakering and we will return your eggs to you immediately." hisses Owyn in draconic as he pleads with the other lizardfolk.
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20
In a gesture of goodwill, the paladin will send a channel of positive energy through the ground, healing everyone except the aspis agent.
Channel Positive Energy: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 1, 1) = 9

"Owww.... my head hurtsss. Did we get 'im?"

Total defense.

Edit, I thought I had Great Cleave and I don't.

August attacks the injured enemy next to him!

Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16 for Damage: 2d6 + 17 ⇒ (5, 5) + 17 = 27
Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15 for Damage: 2d6 + 19 ⇒ (6, 6) + 19 = 31

"Owww.... my head hurtsss. Did we get 'im?"

Still workin' on it! Get up an' join the fun!

"Uh August... I think their friends'r aksing them to stop fighting."

Was waiting for Elaqis before I posted, wanted to see if I could get a flank on Gerban...but a pit instead...of those crazy summoners!

D'oh! Sorry, I was too focused on stopping him escaping that I forgot how annoyingly anti-team a successful Pit can be. I'll try to minimize that moving forward.

No, no, pit away! I was actually entertained by the thought of Unnvar bull-rushing him in if he saved orginally, and then falling in right behind him. It's all good!