JCServant's Council of Thieves (Inactive)

Game Master JCServant

Round 2
1d20 ⇒ 131d100 ⇒ 19
As Beppo runs across the field, he sees the beasts' eyes following him. Beppo is unsure if the creature sees, hears, or smells him, but the creatures actions do seem delayed Beppo almost expected an attack from the creature along the way, but none ever came...however, as Beppo stops and turns around....

Enemy Turn
The creature attempts to bite Beppo!

Bite & Grab: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 272d6 + 10 ⇒ (4, 6) + 10 = 201d20 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 13 + 4 = 261d100 ⇒ 81
Bite & Grab: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 212d6 + 10 ⇒ (5, 5) + 10 = 201d20 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 13 + 4 = 281d100 ⇒ 58

His strike is fast, like a snake, and suddenly Beppo finds himself in the mouth of creature! (Grappled Condition)

Crowd Has grown quiet, holding their breath...no knowing what is going on....

Status
60' Tessai (40/40 Caged), Brandon (48/48 Caged),
55' Kyle (32/32 Caged), Aemon (44/44 Caged),
50'
20'
Center Stage Dragon Like Beast (Perfect, Gargan Size. Reach. Haste.), Beppo (24/44 Craploads of Buffs, 5 STR damage(-2hit/dmg), 3 Con Dmg (-1Ft Save, -1mhp/lv), Sickened, Grappled),

Oh. Crap. Will post properly in a couple of hours.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Not seeing Beppo, Kyle has no one to cast on so he motivates Beppo hoping he's gearing up for a nice strike. "Time to teach this thing to roll over and play dead!"

Aid Attack: 1d20 ⇒ 15

Brandon turns to Tessai, a wild look in his eyes.

We cant leave him, we cant let this happen! Not after... ...what happened to Devil.

Round 3:

From the jaws of the beast, Beppo strikes back with all his might:

attack (sickened, grappled, PA, Kyle's aid): 1d20 + 12 - 2 - 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 12 - 2 - 2 + 1 - 2 = 24
damage (sickened, PA): 2d6 + 9 - 2 + 4 ⇒ (4, 5) + 9 - 2 + 4 = 20

confirm crit: 1d20 + 12 - 2 - 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 12 - 2 - 2 + 1 - 2 = 11
critical damage: 2d6 + 9 - 2 + 4 ⇒ (6, 5) + 9 - 2 + 4 = 22

AC 26 T13 FF24 (+1 Dex, +1 Dodge, +9 mwk full plate, +4 heavy steel (+2) shield, +2 shield of faith or protection from evil, -1 large size)
HP 24/44
5 Str damage (-2 Str), 3 Con damage (-1 Con)
Large size (+2 Str, -1 Dex, -1 attack, -1 AC)
current Str 18 (-2 from poison dmg, +2 from large size), Dex 13 (-1 from large size), Con 13 (-1 from ?trident? dmg)
Saves: Fort +6 Ref +6 Wil +6 (+7 vs fear)
Wielding Tessai's shield and +1 keen longsword.
Attack: +12 to hit (+5 BAB +4 Str +1 enchant +1 weap training -1 large +1 blessing of the watch +1 divine favor), 2d6+9 damage (+4 Str +1 enchant +1 training +2 weapon of awe +1 divine favor)
Buffs: Feather Step (plenty of time remaining), Shield of Faith (3 min 0 sec remaining), Protection from Evil (3 min 6 secs remaining), Weapon of Awe (3 min 6 secs remaining), Blessing of the Watch (long enough),
Divine Favor (48 secs), resist energy (fire) (plenty),
Resistance (42 seconds)
Enlarge Person (48 seconds)

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20

A shocked look flashes over Aemon face as he seeing what just happend.

"He's got Beppo, it must have sensed where he was Beppo is in his mouth! What can do we?"

Just finding out that restoration takes 3 rounds. Kyle would have started reading it as soon as possible knowing that Beppo would be visible by that time.

Kyle continues to focus on restoration (with reach).

Round 3
Beppo cuts the beast deeply in the face, hoping that it will let go. As he becomes visable, the crowd gasps and a big smile comes across the nobelman's face.

Enemy Turn
1d20 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 13 + 4 = 322d6 + 10 ⇒ (2, 1) + 10 = 13
The creature swallows Beppo whole.

Kyle is currently 2 rounds into 3 needed to cast restoration.

Crowd They gasp as the hero is swallowed. They can actually see him slowly going down the creature's massive throat from the bulge. The creature licks its chops.

Performance: 77

Remember, as long as you are conscious you can still attack from inside.

Status
60' Tessai (40/40 Caged), Brandon (48/48 Caged),
55' Kyle (32/32 Caged), Aemon (44/44 Caged),
50'
20'
Center Stage Dragon Like Beast (Perfect, Gargan Size. Reach. Haste.), Beppo (11/44 Craploads of Buffs, 5 STR damage(-2hit/dmg), 3 Con Dmg (-1Ft Save, -1mhp/lv), Sickened, Grappled),
55' Mantrithor Thrax (Perfect, Caged),

Is it just me or the action is rushing a tad? Did not even have a chance to post inbetween rounds..?

It's just you. LOL, j/k. I'm trying to rush it because I realize that some of you are kinda bored and unhappy spending over a week of real time stuck in a cage...as evident by a number of regular posting periods being skipped by players. At the table, this would have been done in under 40 minutes or so. As always, if you were skipped/missed a turn, you can do two actions on the next round, the way Kyle got a jump start on his 3 round cast.

Concentrating on the incantation, Kyle is oblivious to the over-sized lizard's digestion of the spell's recipient.

Ok, just felt lost there for a moment :D

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

"I cannot see Beppo anywhere - He.. He's been swallowed?!" - Tessai asks her companions, alarmed at the sudden urgency of the situation.

Turning to Brandon she adds - "I... I don't know..." - her hands gripping the bars of the cage so forcefully that her knuckles quickly turn to white, her mind madly pondering all the options before them.

Yako cries, Beppo! Beppo!! No!! Get out of there you big lug!! C'mon! I'll....I'll give you a freebie if you just get out there! C'mon!! Beppoooooo!!!!!

Brandon looks desperately around him. Tessai and Aemon grappling with what to do, the crowd in hushed silence, Thrax - that smug, self satisfied look on his face.

I won't watch another friend die..!

He thumbs the cork from his mutagen vial and downs the liquid in one.

Help him, Edmond. Show them all the man you can be.

Hello, World.

Round 4:

Beppo tries desperately to cut his way out:

attack (sickened, grappled, PA): 1d20 + 12 - 2 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 12 - 2 - 2 - 2 = 7
damage (sickened, PA): 2d6 + 9 - 2 + 4 ⇒ (5, 4) + 9 - 2 + 4 = 20

AC 26 T13 FF24 (+1 Dex, +1 Dodge, +9 mwk full plate, +4 heavy steel (+2) shield, +2 shield of faith or protection from evil, -1 large size)
HP 11/44
5 Str damage (-2 Str), 3 Con damage (-1 Con)
Large size (+2 Str, -1 Dex, -1 attack, -1 AC)
current Str 18 (-2 from poison dmg, +2 from large size), Dex 13 (-1 from large size), Con 13 (-1 from ?trident? dmg)
Saves: Fort +6 Ref +6 Wil +6 (+7 vs fear)
Wielding Tessai's shield and +1 keen longsword.
Attack: +12 to hit (+5 BAB +4 Str +1 enchant +1 weap training -1 large +1 blessing of the watch +1 divine favor), 2d6+9 damage (+4 Str +1 enchant +1 training +2 weapon of awe +1 divine favor)
Buffs: Feather Step (plenty of time remaining), Shield of Faith (2 min 54 sec remaining), Protection from Evil (3 min 0 secs remaining), Weapon of Awe (3 min 0 secs remaining), Blessing of the Watch (long enough),
Divine Favor (42 secs), resist energy (fire) (plenty),
Resistance (36 seconds)
Enlarge Person (42 seconds)

I will use a Hero Point for a GM reroll of that attack.

Might need to use the other one for a "second wind," but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.

Heroic Re Roll: 1d20 + 12 - 6 ⇒ (12) + 12 - 6 = 18

Round 4
The crowd and Shades of Grey stare, holding their breath for what happens next. The devilish creature roars at the people in response. They gasp. It starts to take a couple of steps towards the other side of the arena, when it stops, suddenly. It looks down to see a sword sticking out of the middle of its neck. With a mighty swing that decapitates the beast, Beppo appears, and falls to the ground, covered in disgusting ooze, his armor half falling off.

The crowd roars and starts chanting, Beppo! Beppo!! Beppo!!!

You don't seem to need to listen closely to hear the nobelman, Thrax, you fool! Your monster swallowed him, so he cut off his neck from the inside! That was your last summon! We've lost!!!

And yet, Thrax's grin that appeared when the monster swallowed Beppo remains undaunted.

As Beppo staggers over to his side of the arena, the announcer comes yells, using a spell to bolster his voice, Ladies and Gentlmen! It would appear that current champ has been upset! We have a new... uh...

At that moment, you hear a woman scream. Then more yelling. You scan the crowds and see them pointing to the body of the monster.

You look that way, and you see that it isn't as dead as you had hoped. Suddenly, where one head was cut off, two more quickly grow, taking its place!

His wicked grin now goes from ear to ear. You hear Thrax say, This is my favorite part of the game.... Sudden Death!

The above action took two rounds, with the first round being spent (by Beppo) to move to his 'corner' so to speak.

Kyle finishes his restoration spell, looks up to spot Beppo, and cures all his ability damage.

As Beppo starts to make his way over, Kyle takes the opportunity to heal him.

Channel: 3d8 ⇒ (6, 3, 3) = 12
CMW: 2d10 + 5 ⇒ (6, 10) + 5 = 21

Kyle looks at the beast growing two heads. He takes a piece of the beast still hanging onto Beppo to learn more about it.

Knowledge = 15+5+4 = 24

Ah Beppo, our mutual friend Brandon worries too much. I knew that thing had bitten off more than it could chew - if you'll pardon the expression. he says with a devilish grin.

Still, I'd rather afford myself a better view than from between these bars.

I suspect these cages are strong so can I get a GM hero point roll with my crowbar for an overall +16 please?

Edit. Actually if it's two rounds I'll drink my extract of bulls strength first for an overall +18

"Beppo!, aim at the more heavily armed body or use a blunt weapon to crush the heads."

You have to call the shot, you take -4 to hit the body?

Kyle puts a hand on Edmond. "That could disqualify us from this match. Are you sure that's a good idea?"

I didn't hear anything in the rules about bending the bars of my cage.

I won't step through unless absolutely necessary. But if it is necessary, he dies. Edmond says, pointing a claw at Thrax.

Besides, aren't we supposed to be fighting against this kind of mockery of entertainment? He asks Kyle but looking pointedly at Tessai.

Kyle looks around to make sure no one heard or understood what Edmond meant. "I don't know what you're talking about. Hurry up and hand Beppo your morningstar."

Kyle sees Beppo ready to charge and prepares to tap him with a bit of luck before he does so. "Let me know when you're ready to go."

As Beppo slices the beasts head of Aemon cheers. "Amazing job Bepppo!" But then as the beasts starts to stand up again He points for Beppo to see. "It's not over.." Then seeing Edmond out and going for the cage Aemon moves over to him."Edmond i'm not sure what you have planned but i've got your back." He then loosens his bow and readies his blunt arrows.

If not, he does as mentioned above.

Game unpaused. Oddly enough, I see posts from everyone but Beppo? Help me out here :)

"Beppo, grab this!" - Tessai shouts as she waves her Masterwork Silver Light mace, nodding to Kyle - "If he comes to get it, cast your spell"

At Edmonds' comment Tessai smiles - "Why Edmond, I could imagine you growing a lot of things - thorns, spikes, a forked tongue... But a conscience...? For a companion?! You amaze me" - the smile then vanishing from her face, she adds - "If NEEDED, I take care of the creature, and you disembowel Thrax, how's that?"

It's coming - I'm on a conference call but will post in a few minutes...

Round 5 standing and walking back to the corner...
Round 6:

AC 30 T17 FF24 (+1 Dex, +1 Dodge, +9 mwk full plate, +4 heavy steel (+2) shield, +2 shield of faith or protection from evil, -1 large size, +4 total defense)
HP 44/49
Large size (+2 Str, -1 Dex, -1 attack, -1 AC)
current Str 20 (+2 from large size), Dex 13 (-1 from large size)
Saves: Fort +7 Ref +6 Wil +6 (+7 vs fear)
Wielding Tessai's shield and +1 keen longsword.
Attack: +12 to hit (+5 BAB +5 Str +1 mwk -1 large +1 blessing of the watch +1 divine favor), 1d8+7 damage (+5 Str +2 weapon of awe +1 divine favor -1 silver)
Buffs: Feather Step (plenty of time remaining), Shield of Faith (2 min 42 sec remaining), Protection from Evil (2 min 48 secs remaining), Weapon of Awe (2 min 48 secs remaining), Blessing of the Watch (long enough),
Divine Favor (30 secs), resist energy (fire) (plenty),
Resistance (24 seconds)
Enlarge Person (30 seconds)

Beppo drops his sword against the cage. He holds out his hand, demanding Morningstar - or mace. He grabs Tessai's light mace, asks Kyle to Make it a Weapon of Awe, and looks for More enlarge person, though this shouldn't take long.

Beppo will drink the potion if someone pours it for him. In any case, he will hold a defensive position this round. Total Defense.

I thought I'd posted that I was giving up my morningstar but upon review I didn't. Perhaps it didn't take but it's Beppo's if he wants it.

My lady, clad in iron bars all I grow is bored. But Beppo is far too an interesting companion to be thrown to the wolves. As are you. So I say your deal is entirely agreeable.

If I can retcon my post, Beppo would take the morningstar rather than the light mace.

And Kyle blesses the morningstar with WoA this round, and gives you a bit of luck at the start of your next turn.

Round 1
Beppo feels much better as Kyle is able to heal him of his ability damage. He holds his ground as the large creature charges him...using its huge reach to its advantage. Despite moving, each head attacks in rapid succession.

Bite Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 282d6 + 10 ⇒ (5, 3) + 10 = 181d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31
Bite Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 212d6 + 10 ⇒ (6, 4) + 10 = 201d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19

The both miss as he blocks each one.

Status
60' Tessai (40/40 Caged), Brandon (48/48 Caged),
55' Kyle (32/32 Caged), Aemon (44/44 Caged),
50' Beppo (44/44 Craploads of Buffs, Sickened, Grappled, Flanked),
30' Dragon Like Beast (Perfect, Gargan Size. Reach. Haste.),

Round 7:

AC 26 T13 FF24 (+1 Dex, +1 Dodge, +9 mwk full plate, +4 heavy steel (+2) shield, +2 shield of faith or protection from evil, -1 large size)
HP 44/49
Large size (+2 Str, -1 Dex, -1 attack, -1 AC)
current Str 20 (+2 from large size), Dex 13 (-1 from large size)
Saves: Fort +7 Ref +6 Wil +6 (+7 vs fear)
Wielding Tessai's shield and Brandon's mwk Morningstar.
Attack: +12 to hit (+5 BAB +5 Str +1 mwk -1 large +1 blessing of the watch +1 divine favor), 2d6+8 damage (+5 Str +2 weapon of awe +1 divine favor)
Buffs: Feather Step (plenty of time remaining), Shield of Faith (2 min 36 sec remaining), Protection from Evil (2 min 42 secs remaining), Weapon of Awe (4 min 54 secs remaining), Blessing of the Watch (long enough),
Divine Favor (24 secs), resist energy (fire) (plenty),
Resistance (18 seconds)
Enlarge Person (24 seconds)

Beppo steps forward confidently against the hydra-like beast (is its reach greater than my 10' reach? If so, I'm bracing myself for the AoOs), and swings hard at the creature's head(s)!

attack (called shot-head): 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 12 - 4 = 17
bit of luck reroll: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 12 - 4 = 19
damage: 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (6, 1) + 8 = 15

In the event that that's a hit:

cleave attack (called shot-head #2): 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 12 - 4 = 13
bit of luck reroll: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 12 - 4 = 23
damage: 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (4, 3) + 8 = 15

EDITED to correct buff timers

I believe that Kyle healed you of your ability score damage...so you're just sickened. Did you take that into consideration?

I did not take the sickened condition into account. Still sickened after 9/10 rounds?

Yeah... still sickened. 10 minute deal. Oh....here's something that's funny. When you're grappled, you cannot move. I guess you can only beat on the head that's got you held, or attempt to escape.

My apologies, but I've been having a really hard time accessing the Paizo forums.... The pages simply do not load or take forever and then do not load completely.

Charisma Defense: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (15) - 2 = 13

But... Is Beppo still grappled? Wasn't he swallowed then cut his way out?

Yeah, he's not grappled...just thinking out line...didn't realize it held you in place.

Round 2
Beppo approaches the beast. Both heads attack!

Bite Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 252d6 + 10 ⇒ (6, 3) + 10 = 191d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23
Bite Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 272d6 + 10 ⇒ (4, 5) + 10 = 191d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24

One hits for 19, but does not grapple

Beppo then jumps up in the air, and hits both of the heads!

Enemy Turn
They attack back.

Bite Attack: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 11 + 2 = 262d6 + 10 ⇒ (6, 4) + 10 = 201d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28 (Tessai's defense keeps him from getting hit here)
Bite Attack: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 11 + 2 = 312d6 + 10 ⇒ (5, 6) + 10 = 211d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27 ouchie.

Beppo looks bloodied, and Thrax's smile gets wider. It doesn't look good...

Crowd:Gasps as the heads tag team Beppo from either side.

Performance: 96

Status
60' Tessai (40/40 Caged), Brandon (48/48 Caged),
55' Kyle (32/32 Caged), Aemon (44/44 Caged),
50' Beppo (5/44 Craploads of Buffs, Sickened, Flanked),
30' Dragon Like Beast (Perfect, Gargan Size. Reach. Haste.),
Center Stage
55' Mantrithor Thrax (Perfect, Caged, Laughing, Smiling),

Jc, can I establish if Edmond has a means to exit this cage?

I had trouble getting on yesterday as the board were randomly not responding for me sorry!

"Those heads are giving him a beating! I have nothing left to use on Beppo" Aemon then shouting out to Beppo. "Beppo you've got this! keep your shield arm up and strong, nothing can defeat you!"

Aid AC: 1d20 ⇒ 19

Kyle casts a touch spell from the cage.

Cure Serious Wounds: 3d10 + 5 ⇒ (9, 7, 7) + 5 = 28

If there is enough room in the cage where Kyle can move back and channel without including the monster, he would like to burn a hero point for an extra standard.

Channel: 3d8 ⇒ (3, 4, 7) = 14

Round 8:

AC 27 T14 FF25 (+1 Dex, +1 Dodge, +9 mwk full plate, +4 heavy steel (+2) shield, +2 shield of faith or protection from evil, -1 large size, +1 Aemon's aid)
HP 33/49
Large size (+2 Str, -1 Dex, -1 attack, -1 AC)
current Str 20 (+2 from large size), Dex 13 (-1 from large size)
Saves: Fort +7 Ref +6 Wil +6 (+7 vs fear)
Wielding Tessai's shield and Brandon's mwk Morningstar.
Attack: +10 to hit (+5 BAB +5 Str +1 mwk -1 large +1 blessing of the watch +1 divine favor -2 sickened), 2d6+6 damage (+5 Str +2 weapon of awe +1 divine favor -2 sickened)
Buffs:
Feather Step (plenty of time remaining), Shield of Faith (2 min 30 sec remaining),
Protection from Evil (2 min 36 secs remaining),
Weapon of Awe (4 min 48 secs remaining),
Blessing of the Watch (long enough),
Divine Favor (18 secs), resist energy (fire) (plenty),
Resistance (12 seconds)
Enlarge Person (18 seconds)

Beppo flinches, ducking and yelling, as the heads nip him time and again. As they begin to pull back, oozing their bloody prizes, Beppo gathers all his strength and screams HAAAAAAAAUUGGGAAAAHHHHH!! in the faces of the beast as he swings again:

attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23
damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 2) + 6 = 9

If first attack hits:

attack head #2: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
damage head #2: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 5) + 6 = 14
I'll use a hero point to add 4 here, so that both strikes hit. Might have 1 left after this, or I might have zero after this. Will have to check.

Note: health total includes Kyle's CSW, but not his channel. Attack and damage rolls include sickened condition

Round 2
Beppo attacks both heads. It's quite a sight, really. The necks on these things are so long that they are effectively able to attack Beppo from both sides, even as he attacks them both.

Enemy Turn
Bite Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 312d6 + 10 ⇒ (2, 3) + 10 = 151d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14
Bite Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 162d6 + 10 ⇒ (3, 5) + 10 = 181d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14
Bite Attack CONF: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 272d6 + 10 ⇒ (1, 6) + 10 = 171d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29 Crit Conf, but no grapple.

Beppo takes 32 points of damage. With one hit point left, he's beat up, but still standing. The crowd goes wild!

Thrax moves to the front of his cage. This is absolutely ridiculous. His friends keep healing him! This will end...NOW!

Thrax disappears, and reappears, floating over the monster's heads. He points at Beppo.

3d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 3, 3) + 3 = 11

Golden orbs quickly spring out of his hand, knocking the fighter out. The crowd boos at the clear infraction of the rules. He laughs loudly. No one...NO ONE beats ME!!!

You see the nobleman look in horror at Thrax's actions...he turns to quickly leave.

The announcer exclaims, Everyone, remain calm! Thrax, return to your cage, you cannot...!

Performance: 120

Status
60' Tessai (40/40 Caged), Brandon (48/48 Caged),
55' Kyle (32/32 Caged), Aemon (44/44 Caged),
50' Beppo (-10/44 Craploads of Buffs, Sickened, Flanked, KO'd, Prone),
30' Dragon Like Beast (Perfect, Gargan Size. Reach. Haste.), Mantrithor Thrax (Perfect, Floating 30 ft above ground, ???, ???),

The bars are far enough apart to squeeze through

Kyle, flabbergasted by Thrax tirade, quickly comes to Beppo's aid.

Cure Serious Wounds: 3d10 + 5 ⇒ (1, 1, 2) + 5 = 9

Haha!!

Have I done any damage to the heads, or are they really still in perfect condition?

Oh, the heads themselves look pretty beat up...but overall, the creature still looks pretty healthy.