JZ's Carrion Crown - COMPLETE! (Inactive)

Game Master JamZilla

Ok, with static movement rates, this could go on forever. So I'm actually going to implement Pathfinder's chase rules to tidy it all up and inject some excitement!

Basically, there are 10 obstacles between the werewolf and his objective - a sewer grate, beyond which is a maze of tunnels and escape. If he reaches there, he escapes.

The way this works is that in initiative order, you will attempt to bypass the obstacles and get ahead of the werewolf. At any time you get ahead of it you can attempt to engage it in combat (or take by other action you like to resolve the situation). Please read the rules in the link above, it'll make things much easier.

The base movement rate for this chase is 40ft. If you have a base movement higher than that, you get a +2 bonus on the skill check to bypass the obstacles. If you have a movement lower than 40ft, you get a -2 penalty. Special movement such as flight provides a +5 bonus on the obstacles.

Bypassing an obstacle is a standard action and you can choose which obstacle you attempt in a given turn. Moving to the next obstacle is a move action. The exception to this is accelerated movement where you can move up to three obstacles in one turn. However, in order to do this you must successfully bypass both obstacles in a given square. If you fail any obstacle by 5 or less you only move forward one square. If you fail by 5 or more, you don't move at all that round.

The chase route we will use is the example one on the site. Also found here -> Chase Route

Let's assume that Sebastian slowed the werewolf down enough that you all caught up together but then it bolted once again and acts first in a surprise round, thus instigating the chase.

Chase Surprise Round - Enemy

The wolf slips from Sebastian's grasp with a snarl and bolts down the street, pushing one man off his feet to slam into a wall and collapse to the ground.

The street itself is actually an overpass and the creature leaps over the barrier and onto a low rooftop, bristling with chimney pots, clothes lines and loose slates.

Acrobatics vs dc 10: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

It dodges deftly in among the debris and covers ground quickly along the rooftop before it begins to slope down quite dramatically.

Chase Round 1 - Enemy

Choosing accelerated movement to move forward three squares but needs to bypass all obstacles in order to do so.

Not only does the roof slope dramatically but the slates crumble beneath it's clawed feet and it struggles to maintain balance.

Climb vs DC 10: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Acrobatics vs DC 20: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

Determined and dextrous, neither obstacle proves a problem.

It spots a small gap in the wall and darts for it, hoping to gain cover from it's pursuers.

Escape Artist vs DC 15: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14

But it's bulk slams into the wall. It struggles to push it's way through but with a roar of effort it forces through it's stocky form.

So, it succeeded at square 1 in it's surprise round and moved on to square 2. From there it decided to try to move 3 squares in one turn. It succeeded on the sloped, crumbling rooftops and moved on to square 3. However, because it failed by less than five on that square, it cannot move any further.

It is in square 3, 160 feet away and out of line of sight.

I hope that's not too complicated :/

Chase Round 1 - Heroes

"Bah it's getting away after it! Davos says as he flies ahead of the group after the wolf, using his ability to fly he effortless moves over the rooftops avoiding the obstacles and waits for the others just passed the slopping roof

did the first 2

slightly but...

As the wilf turns away the monk again attempts to trip it.

Aoo 1d20 + 6 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 16

if that is successful, what does it do to your round 1 action? I'll read the rules and catch up with the chase shortly.

Markus begins to cast a spell and starts to levitate. "I'm done with this! I'm flying up I'll call out where he is" He then flys up to stop the wolf.

The monk again fails to trip the wolf and watches it run I to the alley. He immediately sets off sfter it, sprinting down the alley and hurdling the fallen man. Matching the speed of.the wolf he hurltes after it.

also choosing accelerated movement.

Climb 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 8 + 2 = 24

Acrobatics 1d20 + 19 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 19 + 2 = 23

He speints down the steel slope of the roof, his flawless balance keeping him from falling. Spotting the crumbling tiles he leaps over them, hitting the floor he rolls on his shoulder and continues sprinting after his prey. His heart beats strongly in his chest, the blood coarses through his veins and adrenaline floods his system as he hurtles through the darkness. He revels in the thrill of the chase.

Gaining on the wolf he sees it force it's bulk through a gap in a wall. He lithely slips through after it and finds himself hot on the wolf's heels mere metres away.

Escape artist 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 2 = 31

actually. Did I catch it? What happens now?

Waiting for Cara and Jon to post their actions. Because you got ahead of it Sebastian, it now change to normal combat. Just need their actions to see where they are in relation.

Jon tries to keep up with Sebastian but the monk is gone like a flash of summer lightning and so he sticks close to Markus, seeing the priest cast a spell and rise into the air Jon focuses his own power and as his great wings unfurl he follows the priest into the night and they try and keep up with the wolf.

Cara, acrobatics: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22 Success

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18 Fail

Cara leaps down on to the cluttered rooftop and dodges through the various obstacles in her way. As she ducks under a clothesline, she fails to spot a ladder propped up against a wall that would have given her a great vantage point over the chase.

She stumbles on, following the shouts of her companions.

Round 1 - Enemy

As Sebastian has closed off the exit route by getting in front of the werewolf, it has no option but to fight.

The werewolf, now seemingly penned in by the monk to it's front and the others hurtling up behind, resolves itself to slaughtering these wretched humans!

Charge, Sebastian, Bite, PA: 1d20 + 14 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 14 + 2 - 2 = 24 Hit
Damage: 1d8 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 4 = 14

Round 1 - Heroes

Cara, you are currently 90 feet away and do not have line of sight. Davos, you are 30 feet away and do not have line of sight. Jon and Markus, because you chose not to take part in the chase, you need to make a perception check to locate the fight which is 120 feet away from you.

perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

The wolf slashes at the monk. Its claws gouge his shoulder and he frimaces in pain as his blood splashes on the wall. Given the confines of the alley he retaliates with chain punches. A series of short chopping strikes to the throat and chest finishing with a straight kick to the stomach.

Flurry 1d20 + 6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 4 + 1 = 31
dam 1d10 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 4 + 1 = 15

Crit confirm 1d20 + 6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 4 + 1 = 24
Dam 1d10 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 1 = 12

Flurry 1d20 + 6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 4 + 1 = 28
dam 1d10 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 1 = 13

Flurry 1d20 + 1 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 + 4 + 1 = 20
dam 1d10 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 = 8

Flurry 1d20 + 1 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 + 4 + 1 = 14
dam 1d10 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 1 = 11

Jam, Caradwen is moving closer to the fight, but since we are in combat mode, what rolls does she now need to get there?

Watching on as the monk leaps through the wall effortlessly, Davos flies down and moves through the gap and joins him, with a complex hand gesture casts glitterspray covering the wolf in a golden dust

Escape artist: 1d20 + 10 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 3 = 32 if I need to roll to get through the wall

dc 17 will save

Markus flys up above the city hoping to follow the chase from above. He looks out hoping to pinpoint where the wolf is.

perception: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (17) + 19 = 36

Cara, you don't need to make any more rolls, just move up.

Markus and Jon, you make a perception check as a standard action this round and locate the fight. You can use your remaining movement this round to close in.

Round 2 - Enemy

Will save: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 2 + 2 = 17 Success

The cloud of glittering motes settle over the werewolf and despite shaking it's fur like a wet dog drying itself, the motes cling and glow.

He know he cannot run nor hide any longer.

Let's see how good you really are, Sebastian. it growls and launches itself at the monk.

Bite, Sebastian, PA + FF: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29 Hit
Damage: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
Auto trip attempt: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26 Success

The wolf's powerful jaws clamp down on Sebastian's arm and with a lurch of it's strong neck muscles, the creature hauls the monk to the ground before it tears into him with it's claws.

Claw 1, Sebastian, PA, Prone: 1d20 + 14 - 2 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 14 - 2 + 4 = 22 Miss
Claw 2, Sebastian, PA, Prone: 1d20 + 14 - 2 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 14 - 2 + 4 = 21 Miss

Round 2 - Heroes

Map doesn't really need to change

Hearing the snarling wolf Jon launches himself towards the sound, streaking between the roof tops he flies as fast as he can even though he risks colliding with a chimney or some other urban obstacle,
In the darkness below he can just make out the form of the wolf standing above someone.
that must be Seb! F&+% hang on brither he thinks as he drops out of the sky like a stone, flaring his wings at the last instant he lands behind the wolf and thrusts his blade through its broad back as he does so, using his momentum to drive the blade home.
mangy bastard! Jon snarls as he attacks

silver sword: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
dam: 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

silver sword: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15 crit confirm
dam: 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

Seb! Markus wants him alive, he's wounded. Knock him out if you can! Jon shouts to the monk as he drags his blade free.

j I am assuming 60 feet movement last round, then 60 feet to get to them so I can attack? If not ignore that attack I'll just land behind the wolf to take the heat off seb

The monk is momentarily caught off guard when the wolf says his name. The hesitation proves to be his undoing as the beast clsmps its teeth onto his arm and pulls him to the floor.

Suddenly a dark shape streaks out of the sky and attacks the wolf. Using theomentary distraction the monk flips up attempting to roll away from the claws.

Acrobatics to stand from prone 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30

Taking note of Jon's request so he drives his fist into it's jaw attempting to knock it out.

Trip 1d20 + 6 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 30

j. I assume it is a move action to get up leaving only one attack action?

dc is 18 sorry

j. That wasn't a trip it was a strike. Damage is below.

Dam 1d10 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 1 = 13

hp43/62

Seb, the wolf has done 25 damage over two hits. Shouldn't you be on 37/62?

sorry j. I meant out of 68!

Cara continues to rush up to the fight, seeing for the first time that Jon and Sebastian are engaged in combat with the snarling wolf.

Round 3 - Enemy

Struck blind by Davos' spell, the wolf howls in frustration.

Cowardly f*cking elf! I'll rip your heart out, you bastard!

However, remembering his surroundings, the wolf quickly turns to it's left and rushes that direction.

Jon and Sebastian may take attacks of opportunity

Will save: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 8 + 2 + 2 = 25 Success

Round 3 - Heroes

Seeing the wolf blinded and trying to flee the monk attempts to stop it by kicking out at it's leg, attempting to tangle it's feet with his own to make it fall.

Trip 1d20 + 6 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 27

That is a fail Sebastian. Morbar has the Dwarven trait racial trait that provides a +4 defence against trip. With his enhanced strength it makes him very difficult to knock off his feet.

I was waiting for that aoo before I continued the movement in case you did trip him

The wolf runs blindly toward where he knew there to be an edge to this roof. If they wanted to fight like the cowards he knew them to be then fine, two can play that game...

He pitches off the roof and is suddenly in the open air, arms pinwheeling and wind rushing through his fur. He smashes into the cobbled street below with a crunch and a great huff of breath. Whether it was the impact or Davos' half-hearted conjuration he doesn't know, but his vision clears.

Fall damage: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 6) = 16

Sebastian and Jon are closest to him, now 70 feet away. 40 feet across the roof and 30 down to the street

As the wolf turns and flees Jon quickly slams his blade across the back of its head, turning away the edge in an attempt not to kill the beast.
Bunching his shoulders he puts all of his weight behind the blow.

aoo
sword non lethal: 1d20 - 4 + 8 ⇒ (19) - 4 + 8 = 23

dam: 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16

sword non lethal: 1d20 - 4 + 8 ⇒ (7) - 4 + 8 = 11 crit confirm

dam: 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

Markus continues to follow the fight still unable to help be he makes sure to move just ahead of the wolf in a hope to take him down.

I will have to double move but i hope i can act next round if i move like 20 feet ahead of the wolf

Sebastian grunts in frustration as the wolf rushes away. He watches it pitch off the roof and hears clearly the crunching impact as it hits the cobbled street below. He focuses his will and uses his spiritual power to boost his speed and rushes after it and calmly steps off the roof.

The wind whistles in his ears as he plummets towards the ground below but he does not panic. He remembers his training well and reaches out hands and feet, dragging both down the rough surface of the wall. He feels his momentum slowing and can see the wolf attempting to stand below him. His feet hit the floor below amd he briefly glances up at the roof and thanks Sifu for giving him the skill to avoid injury when falling.

He spins arou d to again confront the wolf. He sees a momentary flicker of doubt in the eyes of his oponent as it realises the relentless determination of it's pursuer to bring it to heel.

slow fall: love it!

Jon curses as his blow fails to stop the creature and he watches it jump from the rooftop in amazement.
Less than a heartbeat later Sebastian is following it over the edge and Jon once more takes to the air, streaking through the night he flies across the rooftop and down towards the ground. With the floor rushing up to meet him he lands next to the wolf and waits for it to rise, sword held ready to drive it back into the ground until it stays down.

I am going to land 5 feet from Morbar j so I don't provoke an aoo when I land

Jesus guys! Just let me go on a murdering rampage ;) haha

Davos flies after the werewolf with the other and tries to impede his escape and casts grease in it's path

DC is 17 for this

Caradwen can do nothing more than dash after the sounds of the fight - at the edge of the roof she pauses only a split second before jumping, relying on her magic to keep her safe from crashing down below.

Will cast Feather Fall on myself and anyone else that needs it, but I guess all are flying. Yes, I consider that Sebastian is also flying :D

Reflex: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 5 + 2 = 18 Success

Round 4 - Enemy

Bloodied and beaten, the werewolf casts a furious glance behind it as it hauls itself up.

It sees Jon swoop down as Sebastian clambers down the wall like a spider while Markus, Davos and Cara watch on from above.

The wizard hurls a ball of black, viscous liquid down at the wolf but it dodges to one side and the ball spreads into a bubbling pool of grease beneath it's feet. With a hiss it slips and slides throuh.

The street into which it dropped is a busy thoroughfare for inns and rest stops. Even at this time of night there are several people on the street and it is with these that the wolf sees it's chance!

The citizens gasp as the wolf hit's the ground like a meteorite and the horrid, demon-like creature lands beside it only seconds later.

Help! one man shouts, turning to run and grabbing at others to do the same. Help us! There are monsters in the streets!

The others begin to panic and run. but not quickly enough.

Werewolf, charge, grab: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 14 + 2 = 32 Success.

The wolf dashes across the cobbled streets and seizes the man by the throat. It's claws dig into the soft flesh of the man's neck and his cry for help is cut short as thin rivulets of blood run down between the dirty nails.

Enough! it shouts in a thick, bestial voice. Enough of your cowardly spells Davos and your sanctimony, Markus. Jon, Sebastian take one step forward and you'll be washing this man's blood from your boots. Any arrows come sailing my way Cara and you'll have a great view of what comes next! I'm leaving here, or I will die here. But not before this man dies too.

Round 4 - Heroes

Markus looks on as the wolf holds the man hostage. "It knows us?!" He then turns to look at the beast. "We want information, we want to know why your here where are the rest of your pack! The only way we're all getting out of here is if we get awnsers. Now put that man down, take me in his place." Markus then decends not moving any closer.

diploamcy: 1d20 + 18 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 18 + 4 = 37

Jon watches the beast surge across the street and grasp the innocent bypasser and he curses silently and thinks that he shouldn't have held back, answers be damned he should have killed this thing.
you seem to know us beast, then you should know that if you kill that man then I won't stop until you are dead beside him. You have no way out of this if he dies! Let him go and we can talk Jon says and he readies himself to see what will happen next.

diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11 aid markus

The wolf snarls at the pair and hunches further behind it's terrified hostage

how does it know us?
The monk edges slowly forward around the pool of grease. "Give up. If you know us then you know that Markus can heal that man if you hurt him. You also know that we can't just let you go to attack anyone else in the city. If you let him go we will escort you to the city gate and let you go free if you leave this place. If you agree you have my word that no further harm will cone to you."

Diplomacy 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

"I knew it!" - Caradwen mutters, her earlier feeling sinking in - "I thought werewolves, and dwarves at that, were courageous, proud ones!" - she shouts defiantly - "But I guess I was wrong! They are cowards, hiding behind others! Stand and fight wolf! Do you want single combat?!"

She knew it was risky, but an innocent was about to be murdered.

Casting Mirror Image: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

The wolf extends his sharp claws to the mans throat like a five knifes. "I'd like to see him try heal this man when I rip out his throat" he snarls. "He's not strong enough none of you are, like you weren't strong enough to save kendra. I suppose another innocent life means nothing to any of you. All you've ever left is death and distraction in your wake. If innocent lives meant anything to you, you wouldn't be casting spells cara" he says viciously "You'd be letting me go. So back off now and if if see your hands do any weird gestures or i hear another magic word from any of you it will be the last thing this man hears"

Davos floats down next to Sebastian and stays there silently watching and listening to see what unfolds next

Ready a spell, if the wolf drops the man ill cast telekinetic charge on sebastian who can get an attack with an immediate action

Round 5 - Enemy

The werewolf begins to back away, dragging the unfortunate man with him. He struggles against the powerful claws, bobbing like a fish on a line, eyes rolled back in abject horror.

This is happening! he thinks. This werewolf is actually taking me, it's going to eat me!

His mind is on the verge of snapping. Nothing in his life to this moment has ever prepared him for anything so awful. He cannot even mouth the words to cry for help.

Then, he hears that harsh voice from behind him;

You make me laugh. Forgive me if I don't believe any of this. Single combat? Please. Escort me to the gates.. it just shakes it's head. I will release this one when I am safe. How about I give you my word?

Round 5 - Heroes

The monk begins to back off too, holding his hands upnon a placating gesture. "I believe we cannot win here. As Sifu once said it is wise to know when one is beaten. I am leaving.". As he passes Davos he whispers "Keep it talking. I'll try to get behind it." he contonues to back around the corner and whwm he is out of sight he begins to run. Down the alley that runs parallel to the street. It is risky but if he is careful he may get behind the wolf. He turns a corner then stops. He glances around the wall and can see the wolf amd his hostage a short distance away.

ok j. Here's the plan: this round I'm running around the building. Next round I'll try to sneak up on the wolf.

This should be interesting.

Markus watches as Sebastian, starts to leave. Then looking towards Cara. "Cara what are you talking about?" He says turning to the wolfs. "There needs to be compromise. This man has nothing to do with it we will let you go, but we have to know why you're here and if your pack will attack again. I can only assume you were one of Mathius pack before we put him down. You kill that man now and you seal your fate."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 18 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 18 + 4 = 35

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19

He nods to Sebastian but keeps his his silence as Markus tries to calm the wolf down, listening the wolf speak he tries to disern what his motive is

"I'll show him to the kennels not the main gate" then lets out a smirk at the thought

Jon watches on in growing frustration as the tension builds.
The wolf is unwilling to trust them and who can blame him he thinks as he lowers his sword.
the bloody watch will be here soon and then this is going to get a whole lot worse he thinks
If you know us then you know we are not oath breakers. This has gone on long enough, I give you my word we will not attack. I swear it on the souls of my family if you release him and attack no one else you will leave this city alive. What you do after that is up to you.
Jon says his voice steady and true, he means what he says and will not raise a hand against him if he does as asked.

diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

Round 6 - Enemy

And there's me thinking you were the son of an Oathbreaker, Jon.

The wolf continues to back away another 40 feet.

You are basically shouting after it now. Are you letting it go or going to attack? Unless anyone does anything different I think that's what it comes down to now.

Round 6 - Heroes

Jon smiles coldly his demon eyes blazing.

that may be true dog, but if the son follows the father I'm surprised you don't have a stripe running down your back you craven creature. Jon sneers Whatever runt it was that sired you must have been yellow from nose to tail. Leave the man and be gone! I am done with you Jon says dismissively as he watches the beast slink further away

"Not only you are covered in fur, but it seems you have gained some eloquence also" - Caradwen shouts, still hesitant in what is her conviction about who they are facing - "It matters not, you are wounded, and I only need one chance - if you slip, you die. Surrender, and you will survive" - she adds, gritting her teeth.

Sebastian rounds the corner stealthily. He can see the back of the wolf just metres away. He studies his opponent for a while to find an opening then crouches down and silently creeps forward.

Perception 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

Stealth 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

j. Does he notice me? If not I'm going to try to grapple him, grabbing the arm that grips the man in an effort to break his hold.