JCServant's Council of Thieves (Inactive)

Game Master JCServant

Knowledge: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30

Nice.
I've only run into these in one other campaign and they're bloody hard to kill. Any other knowledge gained from that beautiful knowledge roll?

Gah!

Beppo consumes the potion. CLW: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Let's see how it deals with its own death.

And we can't see it now?

"Immune to magic? not to our attacks though let's take this thing down. We'll make it feed of it's own fear." Aemon then readys a arrow for when the wisp shows itself.

"Ha ha! Exactly the sentiments we need, you two!"

Killian draws his sword, his words and action spurring his allies on.

Move Action: Draw sword
Standard Action: inspire courage

+2 morale bonus vs charm and fear for all allies
+2 competance bonus on attack rolls and damage for all allies

Correct. You cannot see it now. You can 'hold action' and roll an attack roll for when it appears next (which will activate if it appears next round.

Beppo readies himself to strike back as soon as the wisp reappears.

ready action to strike

readied attack (heroism,inspire courage): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (8) + 16 = 24
damage(inspire courage): 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (4, 1) + 10 = 15

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Round 1
Beppo drinks as Killian spurs on allies.

Enemy Turn
The ball of light appears briefly, zapping beppo.
1d20 ⇒ 132d8 ⇒ (6, 7) = 13

Suddenly, Kyle, Taryin and Damaia are accosted by dolls appearing out of nowhere. Reflex saves!

Status
EFL Will O' Wisp (Perfect, Invisable),
PFL' Beppo (32/49 Heroism (25m)), Brandon (48/48 Heroism (25m), Shield), Killian (36/36 ),
5' Kyle (32/32 ), Aemon (44/44 ),
10' Taryin (27/27 ), Damaia (16/16 ),
10' DollA (Perfect, ), DollB (Perfect, ), DollC (Perfect, ),

Apologies, working long hours

Brandon prefers to target those creatures he can see. So, striding forward confidently, swings his Morningstar on a wide arc hoping to knock the stuffing out of the dolls.

Morningstar, cleave, pa: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13
Damage: 1d8 + 7 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 3 = 12Morningstar, cleave, pa: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20
Damage: 1d8 + 7 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 3 = 11

Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

"What the? These damn dolls are back."

He gives Aemon a bit of luck. "Please shoot those things."

@ Brandon: Don't forget heroism and inspire courage!

Thanks Killian I did forget inspire. +2 to both attacks and damage rolls in my previous post JC.

Did my knowledge check not find anything out?

Reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

You can read Kyle's spoiler. Aside from that, you know that they are small, fast (high dodge AC) and have natural invisibility.

Aemon feels Killians inspiration and Kyle luck and fire's at the doll's

"Little bastards."

Attack one: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 9 + 2 = 26
Damage one: 1d8 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 12

Attack two: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 2 = 21
Attack two Reroll luck: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 9 + 2 = 24
Damage two: 1d8 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 16

Missing Beppo's actions...not sure if Killian and Taryin are doing anything. So...I'll wait for next posting period.

Not sure what my situation was with the dolls. I don't want to try to cast a spell if I'm unable to. If possible I'll throw a glitterdust at the will-o-wisp

"Be ready for the wisp's reappearance, friends!"

Free Action: Maintain inspire courage
Swift Action: arcane strike
Standard Action: ready attack for when wisp next appears

+1 mithral longsword (inspire courage, arcane strike): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10for: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Round 2
1d8 ⇒ 11d8 ⇒ 61d8 ⇒ 3
1d20 ⇒ 2
A doll bites Kyle on the arm drawing blood and significantly weakening his swinging arm. (4 STR Damage). Another starts strangling Tairyan with its bear hands (Strangled, Choking, Can't cast). Another stabs the tiefling in the back (3 bleed damage).

Brandon's attack swings wide and misses the small dolls. Aemon shoots two of them, knocking one off of Damaia. She instinctively lashes out against her attacker.

Msk Sickle w/Inspire: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 2 = 161d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 and misses, though the doll now founds itself surrounded.

Enemy Turn
Zap!): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (17) + 17 = 342d8 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7
The ball shoots Beppo again, but this time he returns the favor, landing a solid hit before it disappears.

One doll continues to strangle Tairyan. Another tries to stab Kyle again. The one knocked off the rogue attempts to jump on Brandon. All three, reflex save!

Status
EFL Will O' Wisp (Good, Invisable),
PFL' Beppo (25/49 Heroism (25m)), Brandon (48/48 Heroism (25m), Shield), Killian (36/36 ),
5' Kyle (32/32 4 STR Dmg), Aemon (44/44 ),
10' Taryin (27/27 Strangled), Damaia (12/16 4 Bleed),
EFL DollA (Hurt, ), DollB (Hurt, ), DollC (Perfect, Flanked),

Beppo, buoyed by his hit on the wisp, prepares another riposte.

"get that thing off of Taryin!"

ready action to strike when wisp reappears

Attack (heroism, inspired): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (14) + 16 = 30

Damage (inspired): 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (2, 4) + 10 = 16

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Cleave, pa: 1d20 + 3 + 5 + 2 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 3 + 5 + 2 + 2 - 1 = 26
damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 2 = 10Cleave, pa: 1d20 + 3 + 5 + 2 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 3 + 5 + 2 + 2 - 1 = 23
damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 2 = 15

Get back you little devils! Brandon shouts once more swinging at the dolls

"Aah!" Kyle yells as he is bitten. He rubs his freed arm after Aemon shoots the doll off. He watches the dolls determination as it jumps at him again.

Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

He jumps aside as he dodges the soulbound. He points it out to Aemon while giving him another bit of luck. "Get him!" he whines with a feminine pitch.

Brandon, do you get sneak damage if you're flanking?

I have a long lunch appt, so next posting will be later than normal. Thanks!

Aemon can see his the doll's doing some serious damage attempts to fire at them again. "These Damn Dolls!"

Attack one: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 2 = 28
Damage one: 1d8 + 4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 4 + 2 = 13

Attack Two: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 9 + 2 = 24
Attack Two Luck: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 2 = 30
Damage Two: 1d8 + 4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 4 + 2 = 15

Killian grips his sword again and widens his stance, holding his strike for the wisp's reappearance. "Strike those blasted dolls down!"

Free Action: maintain inspire courage
Swift Action: arcane strike
Standard Action: ready attack

Readied Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12for: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

blaaaaaaaah. d20 dicebot has forsaken me!

Round 3
Brandon attacks a couple of the dolls, chopping off various bits, while Aemon shoots one and hurts another.

1d20 ⇒ 111d20 ⇒ 31d20 ⇒ 19
Tairyan continues to be strangled by one of the dolls, which laughs as the sorcerer's face turns colors.

Msk Sickle w/Inspire & Sneak: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 2 + 2 = 191d6 + 1 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 1 + (5, 1) = 12 Damaia striked the flanked one, leaving only the strangler doll 'alive.'

Enemy Turn
Hoping to feed, the ball of light attacks again.
Will O' Wisp Zap!: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (3) + 17 = 202d8 ⇒ (8, 5) = 13
Beppo hits it when it appears.

The doll continues to strangle. (Ref Save)

Status
EFL Will O' Wisp (Critical, Invisable),
PFL' Beppo (12/49 Heroism (25m)), Brandon (48/48 Heroism (25m), Shield), Killian (36/36 ),
5' Kyle (32/32 4 STR Dmg), Aemon (44/44 ),
10' Taryin (27/27 Strangled), Damaia (8/16 4 Bleed),
EFL DollA (Critical, Stangling), DollB (KO'd, ), DollC (KO'd, ),

Kyle pulls out a wand and zaps Beppo with it.

CMW: 2d10 + 3 ⇒ (8, 1) + 3 = 12

Beppo assumes a ready stance and prepares to strike the wisp down.

Readied attack (heroism, inspired): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (6) + 16 = 22
Damage (inspired): 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (3, 4) + 10 = 17

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As Taryins face turns colors, he brings a hand away and creates a ball of golden fire, throwing it at the doll

Touch: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Using Heavenly fire. It only harms evil creatures, which I'm assuming these are. If they're neutral it does nothing, if they're good it heals them.

Killian lets the weight of his words hang in the air, focusing intently on where the wisp appeared last time. He stands ready to lash out when the wisp shows itself again.

Readied Attack (inspire courage, arcane strike): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25for: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Lingering Performance carries the inspire courage through this round and next

Taryin creates a ball of fire on his hand, and in a move that almost lights his own hair up, he reaches behind and lights up the doll that grabbed him. It falls off, burning on the ground. Even as it burns, it tries, fruitlessly, to grab the sorcerer's leg in a last, desperate attempt to get to his neck. Soon, all that's left is ash.

At the same time, the other heroes wait for the ball of light to reappear. However, it never does.

Kyle heals Beppo.

Damaia gasps, as the nasty wound left by the doll continues to bleed profusely. Some help...please... I feel like I'm going to pass out.

Combat Resolved.

PFL' Beppo (24/49 Heroism (25m)), Brandon (48/48 Heroism (25m), Shield), Killian (36/36 ),
5' Kyle (32/32 4 STR Dmg), Aemon (44/44 ),
10' Taryin (27/27), Damaia (4/16 4 Bleed),

Taryin rubs at his neck, enjoying the feeling of fresh air in his lungs.

My only form of healing is dependent upon their alignment, so I'll let Kyle handle that

At Damaia's cry, Killian darts to her side, slipping her arm over his shoulders. "Damaia! Easy now, I'd not realized those nefarious dolls had wounded you so. Here, see if this helps." With that, he draws forth a wand and waves it over her head.

Cure Light Wounds #1: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Cure Light Wounds #2: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

wand charges: 47/50

Aemon takes a breath as everything goes quiet. "What is going on, what was that? Is everyone ok?"

He then glanced around the court yard.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

Seeing that Damaia has been tended to, Kyle continues to heal Beppo.

CMW: 2d10 + 3 ⇒ (3, 2) + 3 = 8
CMW: 2d10 + 3 ⇒ (8, 5) + 3 = 16

PFL' Beppo (49/49 Heroism (25m)), Brandon (48/48 Heroism (25m), Shield), Killian (36/36 ),
5' Kyle (32/32 4 STR Dmg), Aemon (44/44 ),
10' Taryin (27/27 ), Damaia (16/16 ),

Thanks, Damaia says after being healed. Those dolls were playing for keeps. So, do we search around here, or do you boys need to call it a day after that?

"I have a little in me left, but I'm not sure how much more I can keep going. This place is draining."

I know this place is harsh Damaia, but I feel we've barely scratched the surface here. I would sooner we continue if everyone is able.

He pats Aemon on the shoulder as he goes past. Excellent shooting as always friend.

He then begins searching the courtyard.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27

"I agree with Brandon. Let's press on a bit further if we may."

"We should keep moving, i had hoped we could clear the place in a day.. but this is a lot more than i expected." Aemon the smiles at Brandon. "Thanks Brandon, just trying my best to make sure we all make it back alive... we've got people waiting for us back at the hideout."

Yes, and some will be more glad to see us than others. Brandon mutters under his breath as he continues his search.

Taryin gives Damaia a sympathetic look, then presses on.

Damaia Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 8

I'm happy to press forward if you all area. I would just hate for one of you to run out of that wondrous healing you can do at an inopportune moment. If you keep my guts from bleedin' out all over the floor, I'll do my part.

You look around carefully (15 minutes for a place this large). Aside from the stairs going up to another level, you see little of interest. A lantern with a flame that still flickers looks rather nicely made, however.

Kyle detects magic and sees the well made lantern.

Appraisal: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21

"It's my duty to save this beautiful piece from this place."

He makes sure its not trapped before picking it up.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Brandon and Kyle get a hero point. Both of you made me laugh today.

Kyle, not seeing any trap, pulls down the lantern from its mount. The craftsmanship is unmistakable, and easily worth a few hundred gold.

Wow...no posts since 2pm yesterday? Remember, there's a Friday afternoon posting period (which seems to get missed a lot) and Sat/Sun posting. I know that sometimes one or two of you may miss one, but dang. LOL. Do you move upstairs, or head back to the stairs leading to the cellar?

"I guess we head up..." Aemon points to the stairs leading up.

Been resting up since finals, sorry.

Taryin looks upstairs. "Up first? We can hit the cellar later if we're still in shape."

I don't think I would have that long left on heroism so I'm going to drink alchemical allocation and then my own potion of heroism, gaining the effects and retaining the potion.

Brandon takes his mutagen in hand as they approach the staircase. His steps falter as he does so until eventually he sighs and turns to the newcomers.

Listen, there's something the other Shades of Grey don't know about me, Damaia this goes for you too. I am.... complicated. he says struggling for words. I used to think I had a uniquely violent and disturbing condition but I'm starting to see that Edmond is both my brother and part of me now. I know you don't understand what I'm talking about but look, if I drink this; he indicates the mutagen, ...and something weird happens. Don't panic.

He starts to lead the others up the stairs.