Hymenopterix's Colonies of the Salt Coast

Game Master Electric Monk

Sounds good boss :)

I'm good with that plan.

Mikmek moves over behind Jack, ready for the birdlings. Staying as silent as possible you wait, listening carefully for the small creature's approach.

I'll need stealth checks and...

Stealth: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

Xarafine catches a sound from the passage near Bein and Finnabar. She gestures to them that something is coming from their direction.

Finnabar nods to Xarafine and replies, muttering "There is also something coming from your side, but it seems further away."

Perception 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Stealth 1d20 - 5 ⇒ (12) - 5 = 7

Xarafine nods, takes a deep, slow breath, and turns her attention to the passage before her.

So I'M the one not seeing new message tags. I have checked my campaign pages every day, I swear, but wasn't seeing anything update. I should have checked anyway, I just assumed there were no new posts. Sorry guys.

Perception 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
Stealth 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

Jack stands at the entrance as directed opposite Xarafine, bow at the ready. He nods to MikMek as the kald moves behind him, silently indicating he has his back.

The sound from the tunnel Finn and Bein are guarding draws closer but then, you think just out of sight, it stops. Instead of creatures moving forward into the room you hear a series of high-pitched chirps from the passage entrance. From the second tunnel you can hear the creatures drawing closer.

Jack nocks an arrow and begins pulling back. The first birdling he sees approach, he will fire at it.

Perception 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18

Stealth 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (15) - 3 = 12

Bein did his best to move quietly and could make out some of the distinct noises over the echoes and strange sounds within the caves. He kept his longsword drawn though and stood opposite of Lord Finnabar. Ready and waiting to leap into action...

I guess they've head us and that means we're vulnerable. Plus that scraping does not sound good to me. Maybe It's time for a change of plan.

As they've surely been located, Finnabar will try to cut with his axe a few roots just at the entrance of the cave, so that the birdlings will have difficulties coming in. Can I use Knowledge engeneering for that?

To the other players, as we may be attacked from two fronts, I'm tempted to exchange Jack and Bein in our map to have melee people on both side. What do you think?

Bein would completely agree and its a sound plan to me, I can fight defensively on one side, using my higher AC while you and Jack hold the other side and Xarafine can support all of us. :) Thank god for a High AC!

I am not sure what kind of action economy we've got right now. If someone wants to signal Jack to move, he'll move, but if that spends time in such a way that the creatures can attack when folks can get a shot off and Jack and Bein are moving instead, we could waste what readied actions we've set up. I'll follow y'all's lead but we may not want to second-guess ourselves too much.

I'll wait till you've decided, then post the first round. Note: The sounds stopped not far from the entrances (within 20 feet)

I'll wait till you've decided, then post the first round. Note: The sounds stopped not far from the entrances (within 20 feet)

Okay, Let's make the change. Finnabar will exchange places with Xarafine.

Sounds good.

That works!

As Finn and Xerafine move to swap positions, a shrill whistle sounds from the tunnel Bein still guards. Immediately, from both tunnels, the sounds of motion resume, shortly followed by the appearance, in both entrances, of giant centipedes which strike forward....

Roll init, except Bein and Jack can immediately attack (assuming that you'd readied actions.

Init 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

Readied action to shoot
Attack 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Damage 1d8 ⇒ 6

Initiative 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Jack, the dice roller hates you...

Initiative 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Readied Action w/Longsword 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

->Damage 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Man that is the third post eaten in the last three days >.<; its driving me nuts! And yes I had a readied action and Ini better then 2 but here we go again! ;D

Bein slashes the giant Centipede as it comes into view. Saveagely slashing the creature across the center of one of its many abdomens and hoping he had inflicted some noteworthy injury...

Jack, the dice roller hates you...

It really has had a field day with me of late

As the centipedes enter the cavern, Jack releases an arrow at the closer of the two. However, the arrow strikes the wall above the flat-bodied creature. Bein's strike, however, lands true on the chitinous skeleton of the centipede closest to him, causing a green ichor to spray from its ruined head as the animal drops motionless to the floor.

The centipede facing Jack rears back and strikes at him, but its jaws close about empty air.

Centipede:
Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Mikmek init 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

Round 1:
Xerafine
Mikmek
Jack
Finn
Bein
Centipedes

Xarafine fills her lungs, and bursts forth with a clear, resonating alto note.

(Inspire Courage: +1 bonus to attack, damage, and saves vs fear effects.)

"Battle is joined! The drums, they call! Those who oppose the Nine shall fall! Fiends from far below retreat! Our biting blades hold your defeat!"

Round 2 Ini: 2

MA: 5ft or more if needed to reach the second one Jack and I are fighting.

SA: Attack with Longsword +IC 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 5 + 1 = 18

->Damage +IC 1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 1 = 11

Once Jack's shot was clear Bein stepped in and tried to deliver another devastating strike with his Longsword.

Posted this ahead of time as we are expecting a long term internet outage. :p

Just going to post now as well

If this does not expose MikMek to attack--unless MikMek joins the fray willingly himself on the turn before Jack's:

Jack moves 5 feet away from the centipede and fires another arrow at it.

Bow Attack 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Bow Damage 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

If this movement is impossible, then Jack will drop his bow, draw his sword, and take a swing at the centipede with it

Sword Attack 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Sword Damage 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Soory for the delay

Mikmek cowers away from the attacking centipedes, not moving forward to help but squeaking... "Careful of the many-legs. Poison!

Jack steps back and fires an arrow straight down into the animal's head, causing a nasty wound which Bein opens further with a savage cut from his sword, dropping the creature.

Both centipedes are dead but we're still in combat time. Finn's up then enemies.

I'm going away for 3 days with no internet - may be able to submit a short post tomorrow - prob not till friday after that.

Finnabar readies an action to strike the first ennemy that comes through, keeping his shield high to protect himself.

Attack with axe and power attack and defensive fighting 1d20 + 4 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 4 - 4 + 1 = 17, damage 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 1 = 12, AC is now 18.

Sorry for the delay everyone!

As the first two centipedes fall a second high-pitched whistle sounds from the darkness and, from each passageway another centipede appears. Just as one comes through the tunnel entrance Finnabar's axe slices downwards, immediately beheading the monster. The other centipede rears up and bites at Bein,..

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12

The creature's jaws snap at the big man's leg, but scrape harmlessly off his armour.

Xerafine
Mikmek
Jack
Finn
Bein
Centipedes

Xarafine continues to sing as the battle escalates (maintain inspire courage). Seeing the monstrous creature trying to bite the young cavalier, she quickly moves over behind Bein and touches him with a blessing from the Nine (casts resistance) to protect him from the beast's venom.

Finnabar glances behind to insure Bein is not hurt and concentrates on guarding his en of the room, readying another blow.

Rinse and repeat, ready an action to attack the first creature coming through with Power attack and defensive fighting 1d20 + 4 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 4 - 4 + 1 = 16, damage 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7

Not posting out of turn, merely a Dot post. For some reason I lost all the updates status, it showed no updates for the last couple days... Soannoying!

Bein gives a grimace but holds his ground, he'd been beaten once today but not again, as his armor grinded from the massive monsters bite he felt a cool sensation pass through his being, he felt more sure he could withstand this creatures poison and gave a grunt as he slammed his sword into his shield taunting the creature. As it hissed in angry defiance at him he growled. "Come and meet your end."

Jack groans at the sight of more of these massive centipedes, but readies another arrow and fires it.

Attack 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Damage 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Mikmek again stands back, hissing at the centipede, and not moving forward to help. Jack's arrow flies at the creature, but it ricochets off its hard armour without causing any damage.

Xerafine
Mikmek
Jack
Finn
Bein
Centipedes

status isn't updating for me so i missed that posting'd been happening. - I'll check manually more often from now.

Bein hefts his blade and...

SA: Attack with Longsword1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 1 = 26
Confirm Critical hit? 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 1 = 15

--->Damage 1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 = 9
--->Crit Damage if confirmed 1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 = 9

brutally slashes the centipede, cutting through its carapace as if it wasn't there at all. As he finishes his slash he whips his blade, splattering the thick blood of the centipede onto the already slick cavern floor. Anymore of them show up and we won't be able to stand over here... Despite his misgivings he laughed. "You'll have to do better then that creature..."

I've been having the same problem, Hymenopterix. Should we contact tech support?

Same problem here as well :/ updates not showing up is annoying to say the least. I have to manually check everything lol. It doesn't take very long but yeah. ^^;

I haven't gotten any recent notifications, but this isn't the first time the boards have done this. I just checked right now on a whim, and lo and behold...

The remaining centipede crumples beneath Bein's strike, its head dropping to the floor and rolling some way into the passageway. As it rolls out of sight a piercing chirp of anguish echoes from the cave and a small, disheveled birdling erupts from the darkness, its eyes moist with tears. Seemingly unconcerned by the danger, the small mangy figure, armed only with a simple stone knife charges straight at Bein, intent on revenge.

1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Its eyes clouded with tears the small creature stumbles on the wet cave floor and trips forward into a clumsy fall, its knife skittering across the stone floor. Sliding forward on its belly the birdling finally comes to rest at Bein's feet, unarmed, smelly and sobbing mornfully.

From the other tunnel a quick chirrup can be heard, followed by the sound of rapidly retreating footsteps.

Out of combat time/

Jack puts his bow away and draws his sword, holding it at the back of the birdling's head.

"They mourn for insects, but think nothing of ambushing and murdering defenseless travelers." Jack shakes his head. "What do we do with it? Is it possible to interrogate them?"

"I can call upon the Nine to grant me understanding of its speech once I have rested, but until then, perhaps Mikmek can act as our interpreter?"

She looks at Mikmek for acknowledgment.

Bein stood there, a bringer of death, clad in the heavy armor of his profession and looked down through his visor at this strange birdling. Yet as it looked back he turned his blade point down, seemingly pointed at the creature and for a moment it looked like he would strike. But the young Cavalier was made of sterner stuff, his adrenaline didn't dictate his actions, his battle fury would not push him to strike down an unarmed individual.

He does however eye jacks sword and taps it with his own blade. "Theres no need its beaten and unarmed, what can it do now with its beloved pets destroyed?"

Looking at the Teacher Bein asks questioningly. "Ask Mikmek why he was taken to begin with, why are his people fighting these birdlings? Whether its war or fighting for territory his answer may shed some light..."

Slamming his sword point down in the cave floor Bein does the only sensible thing, binding the hands and feet of the fallen birdling and removing the possibility that it is remained a threat. He did however remain close to the creature to protect it from anyone that would threat it as well...

Jack resheaths his sword, content with Bein's call to tie the creature up. While the others talk to Mikmek and deal with the birdling, Jack looks down the passage, keeping an eye out for reinforcements.

Sorry Jack, Bein is a warrior like you but his training means he can't harm unarmed opponents. Its against his code. But your character is awesome btw. We held those baddies off fairly well and I got good rolls for once.

Bein nods in thanks to Jack, relieved that his comrade stayed his hand. He hauls the fallen birdling up and sets it with its back against the stone wall nearby. He eyes Mikmek and readies himself to block him if he has to to keep the two foes apart. "This one is more useful to us alive, if I was to hazard a guess this one trained their pets." He motioned for them to stay put as he picked up their fallen stone knife and slipped it in his belt loop and keeps an eye on their would-be prisoner. He trusted Jacks keen eyesight over his own in this dark environment and didn't quite trust Mikmek to hold it together...

I have no problem with it, nor does Jack! He wasn't sure how far to go so he's glad Bein made the decision.

"Good point," Jack noted from where he stood at the tunnel's mouth. "Maybe we can get him to call off other centipedes, if they're out there. After all, he seems to value them."

"Do it, but quickly", says Finnabar, watching nervously the tunnel."I don't want them to have time to reinforce themselves."

Am I right in that we are waiting for Mikmek to talk to the captured creature to ask him to call off any further centipedes?

Bump!