Heralding the Coming of the Age of Worms (Inactive)

Game Master Fanguar

Can we cumm our attack dice? Might be time!

@Pavo:Failed tumble provokes AOO AOO: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 miss
@Sverrir: I'm not going to be doing critical misses, that's just salting the wound

Pavo fails to move past the beetle, so strikes out in desperation instead, finally finding a chink in the insects tough armour and felling the foul beast.

Beetle #1 is dead, so Khyrn, Marcus and Lucid are up.

MAP

If Khyrn and Marcus move up it will allow Ramos to get in a hit or two. (Just saying =D)

Khyrn would take a 5' step forward, then attack the beetle. Rolls in previous post (it was a miss).

Lucid attempts to blast the second beetle with his Acid Splash.

Range Touch: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 81d3 ⇒ 2

But he is unable to find a path to the vermin due to the combatants. He will move to the lower right side of the intersection.

Markus watches his companions movements, attempting to slip his weapon between them and land a telling blow.

Attack beetle2, soft cover: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 6 - 4 = 4

See the way it works is, you keep adding the attack rolls until the addition of the latest roll with the current player's bonus hits! Brilliant! It especially helps 30pt buy characters!

The dice gods have been fickle of late, perhaps a sacrifice is required...

Randomizer: 1d3 ⇒ 2

The beetle attacks Khyrn:

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 Well at least the dice script hates everyone equally.

Ramos is up You have a clear path to the baddie

and then everyone else can perform their round 3 actions.

Round 3

Finding himself out of more powerful spells (except his arcane bond ability) Lucid tries again to burn the beetle with acid.

Touch Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 181d3 ⇒ 2

Sliding into the empty space Ramos swings out with a cruelly spiked gauntlet at the monsterous insect.

Attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Damage 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

In hindsight I should have invested in a heavy mace to start with, and sorry for failing to update sooner dident see and updates on my campaign tab

Round 3

Hoping to finish the overly large bug quickly, Pavo, taking a 5 ft step, ends with the bug between himself and the dwarf. Then he strikes out against the creature with his dagger.

attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
sneak: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Flanking bonus already included in attack roll.

Ah forgot about that Pavo, thanks! The attack roll was a 16.

Increasingly hacked off at the bug before him, the tattooed dwur bellows in frustration and swings his pickaxe in a brutal swing;

"DIE DAMN YE!"

Pickaxe: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Now if Pavo, shifted... another +2 for Sverrir.

Round 4

Lucid tries again to burn the vermin.

Range Touch: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 161d3 ⇒ 3

Is that 3 hits in a row for the wizard?

Ramos misses, Pavo and Sverrir hit (I moved Pavo to give Sverrir the flank bonus) and their co-ordinated strike drops the remaining beetle.

Combat is over.

For the record, Pavo called the 5ft Step... Nice!

Lucid points out the potential threat in the room opposite the one they are in before his team begins to relax. He will then move into the room where the beetles have been defeated and cast Detect Magic.

Skuffing the ichor off his boots Ramos slowly walks around the room examining the space for anything of interest.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

Seeing the bug fall, Pavo lumps, leaning against the wall for support and taking a moment. Then, pushing himself from the wall, Pavo slips his dagger into his wrist sheath, resetting the spring mechanism and ensuring that his dagger is ready. Then, he moves to where his thrown dagger landed, taking it up and slipping the blade into the sheath at his waist.

2/10 hit points

Khyrn would channel energy, making sure to heal anyone who needed it.

1d6 ⇒ 6

"Is that enough, or are there more injuries in need of attention?"

He would gather people together before the action.

Channel Energy: 3/5 remaining

Praise be to Heironeous...

Sverrir keeps his distance from the healing, he looks over at Pavo and nods before making a round of the room looking for unusual features;

Perception - Stonecunning:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

A search both magical and mundane of the room reveals the remains of 3 humanoids encased in the dried orange goo. Searching the remains turns up a MWK heavy mace, a magical pearl and 3 potions. Lucid also detects a magic aura coming from within the nest itself, which turns out to be originating from a ring on the desiccated finger of hand that has been incorporated into the nest's construction.

The decayed remnants of the corpses' armour all bear an eight-pointed star symbol on the left breast.

All spellcraft DC16

Frowning in concentration Ramos waves his holy symbol over the arrayed objects while muttering a prayer.

Spellcraft potion 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
Spellcraft pearl 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
Spellcraft ring 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Very useful indeed. Ramos mutters to himself before he addresses the rest of the group. The potions will cure your light wounds, while the pearl will allow you to recall a previously used spell. Both quite useful. If no one minds I wouldent mind the mace however.

And I could make use of that pearl for now anyway. Lets see if I can identify that ring.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

It appears to be a ring of Feather fall.

Holding himself up much better after the divine healing, Pavo follows the group towards the crusted over mess that the begs were protecting. While the more magically inclined go about checking the items, Pavo focuses on identifying the symbol etched on the corpse's armor.

Know local: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

However, he simply frowns as his contemplation turns up nothing.

Sverrir looks over the loot, eyes narrowed as he picks up one of the potions;

"Mmmm... Looks like a tasty drop nei? I kud use this..."

Claims a CLW potion if no-one is averse?

The wizard also examines the eight-pointed star symbol on the surcoats.

Knowledge Local: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

And is not sure if he knows of its origin. There is still something there, across the intersection. he points, as he continues to search for valuables here.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

So what do you guys want to do? There is the room oposite the one you're in that Lucid saw something move in and there is the passage oposite the elevator.

Shrugging Ramos hefts his new mace points with it towards to opposite space. I say we go same as before with Pavo checking it first and us behind to assist if necessary.

"Sounds good to me, if Pavo is up for it."

Sverrir quietly takes another swig of his flask and with a shrug of his burly shoulders agrees;

"Aye... Lead on Pavo.."

Lads, make sure you give me some room.

Nodding to the comments of his companions, Pavo makes his way down the hall, heading to the hall opposite of the alcove they were in, thinking it better to investigate what it was that Lucid saw. Pavo has a dagger in hand as he keeps his senses alert.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

+1 vs traps

Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 3
Stealth: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

Pavo: You stealthily approaching the oposite room and peer in to see: Eight man-sized stone slabs, about four feet off the ground, are arranged in two rows in this large room. A long-dead corpse, possibly a human, lays sprawled out upon one of these slabs, his red leather armor the only hint of color in the otherwise drab room. The north and south walls taper in somewhat, and the short west wall abuts a small stone stage. The red clay statue of a powerfully built warrior wielding a cylinder-headed great-club stands tall upon the stage, its eyes surveying the room. A giant beetle, bigger than any you have faced so far and with wicked looking mandibles stumbles sluggishly about between two of the room's large slabs. It does not seem to notice you.

I am going to hang on to this pearl. And use today's ability from it. the wizard announces. Markus. you take a potion too. And lets give one to Pavo too, as soon as he reports back. My thoughts are that he should also wear this ring. Dang handy thing when traps might be dropping you into pits and such. That ok with everyone?

Concentrating for a moment while holding the pearl he announces There. I have recalled the spell Grease.

Sure, whatever you feel is best. But, with regard to this potion... as much as I'd love to, my hands are usually full. Markus indicates the pole-arm he's been hefting.

You keep it, Lucid. Though, I hope you never need it friend.

Returning from scouting, Pavo relates to the group what he had seen, making sure the know of the long dead corpse as well as the beetle and it being larger than any other beetle that he had faced up to this point.

Shall we bait and ambush the over-sized critter?

Lucid and I can wait on this side of the intersection, you grab its attention and move towards the elevator. Sverrir will be waiting there. Khyrn and Ramon will be opposite the elevator.

Piece of... cake, yes? Markus shrugs.

I like it. Oh, Pavo, hold onto this potion of curing. And we decided you should wear this ring of Feather Fall for now. It should take the sting out of most pit traps and such.

A wise plan Markus. Once we get back to Diamond Lake, rich with our plunder, you will have to tell me where a Librarian found the time to learn the Polearm. Ramos then moves to the postion that Markus suggested and hefts his mace.

Sverrir nods;

"Reckon that'll work. Markus.. Might have tae summon a black mood for this big bugger though..."

The dwur moves into position, hefting his pickaxe and wearing a dark look in his eye...

Taking a deep breath, Pavo nods and slips back into the shadows, moving down the hall and stops once he has a view of the bug.

Stealth: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

If possible, he will move to within 10 feet of the bug and throw his dagger from shadow before retreating back down the hall.

throw dagger: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
sneak: 1d6 ⇒ 5

MAP

I'm sure I'll mess up the positions if I try to set it up, so I've changed the permissions, so you guys can edit the map. I put the beetle where I want it to be, but if someone could position the PCs for the ambush attempt that would be great.

I moved the PCs, Markus, please double-check when you're available.

Think everyone who wants a possible AoO, needs 1 square closer, except Marky-Mark.

No reason for the wizard to be in a front rank. He moved back a square.

Moved Pavo to where he will be when he launches his dagger. Immediately following the attack, he will retreat back down the hall to end just above Sverrir.

Cool, let's do this... Crit Gods hear me!

Bug Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 3

Pavo's sneak attack is successful and he retreats. The bug lumbers after him, incuring an AOO from Markus AOO: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19 damage: 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

Round 1:
25 Lucid
22 Khyrn
16 Markus
14 Pavo
10 Bug
6 Ramos
3 Sverrir