Jade Regent, presented by DM Hamied - Campaign Thread

Game Master Hamied

** spoiler omitted **

I'll give Almar a few more hours to post, but I'll update the encounter before I head to bed regardless.

...or so was the plan. My computer is now somehow unable to navigate the Paizo website, but will go to the specific URL if I enter it manually, so I thought I'd try to keep you guys in the loop. I'm hoping to have this resolved soon.

FWIW, I've been having the same problem since yesterday afternoon.

I've been unable to get on Pazio's site for about a day. Just got on.

same here...I wonder what happened??

It sounds like it's an issue for several people. In lieu of that, I'm going to wait until tonight to move things forward, so Almar gets a chance to post. I apologize for the hold-up, but I know its frustrating to be gearing up for a combat and then not getting to act. It still seems unstable, so it might be best to wait until tonight regardless just to make sure we're not continually banging up against technical issues in the midst of the encounter.

Sry for being late ppl crazy day yesterday!

Almar doesn't waste words, he aims for Bjorn and shoots in one fluid motion

Attack roll:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

Damage rol (if hits):1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Well... something just needs to go wrong I guess

No worries, Almar. It's hard to post some days...especially when the website is being difficult.

Now back to our regularly scheduled encounter! A note: Ameiko will join the fight shortly. I neglected to roll her initiative, but I've got a good place in the order for her to join in, since she was a step behind Setomi.

Almar's gun thunders, and his shot grazes Bjorn's arm. The Ulfen whips to the side, reacting to the sting. At that moment, a tremendous crash sounds from three hundred paces away.

Hrognir howls with fury as he leaps down from his horse. Reaching behind with one hand, he jerks the greataxe loose from where the leather straps hold it to his back. His milk-white eyes seem to pierce you even before he wades into the midst of your group. Hrognir ends his movement in N11. Technically, this provokes an attack of opportunity from Almar, but I think his only drawn weapon is his pistol, so I'm not sure he can take it.

Sigard pulls on his horse's reins and uncoils a leather whip with one flick of his wrist. The horse canters forward, and its rider flicks his wrist yet again.

Disarm Combat Maneuver - 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27

The whip cracks across Almar's fingers and knocks the pistol from his hand. It lands near the gunslinger's boot with a thud. Sigard (atop his horse) ends his movement in N,O,7,8. Almar has been disarmed, and his weapon lies in his square, at his feet. It will take a move action retrieve it, and such an action will provoke an attack of opportunity from Hrognir.

Almar
Hrognir
Sigard
Setomi
Raziel
Bjorn
Lisabett

Galdurian Street

Setomi is up next.

Setomi moves a step forward (to M12) and attempts to strike at the axe-wielding barbarian.

Attack-Melee: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 1 = 14
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Raziel steps back 5' and utters a blessing of Sarenrae upon his companions.

HP 25/25, AC 16
Cast Bless spell.
3/3 2nd level spells, 3/4 1st level spells

Strength check for this round 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

Setomi's blade cuts into the hide worn by the fierce Ulfen warrior, but it fails to strike his flesh.

Your foe barely seems to notice your attack; he stares at Raziel Holhiem as the priest makes his invocation.

At that moment, Ameiko steps out from the door of the Tattered Scarf, her rapier drawn and her voice carrying the beginnings of a Varisian ballad. Everbody gets a +1 competence bonus to attack and damage rolls (the morale bonus vs. fear effects will not stack with Raziel's).

Elsewhere, Sorin pushes up through the broken debris, trying to free himself from the collapsed building. You're making progress, but it will take a few more successful Strength checks in the ensuing rounds to escape.

Bjorn leaps from his horse, and drawing a short sword, runs up to Lisabett. He ends his movement in M10.

Almar
Hrognir
Sigard
Setomi
Raziel
Ameiko
Sorin
Bjorn
Lisabett

Galdurian Street

Lisabett is up next.

Lisabett casts Produce Flame, provoking an attack of opportunity from the threatening Bjorn.

Pre-emptive Combat Casting Check to complete spell, casting defensively vs DC 17? if uninjured 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

Lisabett Perception Check 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

What manner of assault is this? Was I wrong?

Hrognir seems to ignore the opening presented by Lisabett. He apparently obeys orders better than some wild men.

Bjorn is unwilling to ignore the threat of her magic, however.

Attack - 1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 7 - 4 = 13
If it hits, it deals 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 points of nonlethal damage

Lisabett, does the armor bonus on your character sheet assume Mage Armor, or are you wearing hide?

Oh, aye, it does assume Mage Armor, not hide. And I continually forget to cast that dang protection spell when trouble shows up, so the 13 is a hit, and the spell fails. Bummer.

The flat of Bjorn's blade comes hard into Lisabett's arm, disrupting her casting.

Thus ends the first round...

Begin Round 2:

Almar
Hrognir
Sigard
Setomi
Raziel
Ameiko
Sorin
Bjorn
Lisabett

Galdurian Street

Almar is up next.

"You were good enough to take away the pepperbox... but here comes my old lady!"

Almar takes a 5 step movement to O12, draws his pistol and fires at Hrongir

Attack roll (ranged touch attack):1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
Damage Roll:1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Almar, your firing from that square will still provoke an attack of opportunity from Hrognir.

As Almar steadies his hand, Hrognir's swift axe comes across the gunslinger's chest.

Attack of Opportunity (Power Attack) - 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
If it hits, it deals 1d12 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19 points of damage.

As ferocious a man as he is, Hrognir winces at the impact of Almar's shot. It only gives him momentary pause, however. He takes a quick stride and puts his axe back to work.

Attack vs. Almar (Cleave) - 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
If it hits, it deals 1d12 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17 points of damage.

Another blow strikes Almar. The force of the swing brings the axe head into Raziel.

Attack vs. Raziel (Cleave) - 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
If it hits, it deals 1d12 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17 points of damage.

Holy crap...Cleave and Power Attack...

Almar is at 0 HP, and is Disabled.

Sigard's horse turns in a circle as it steps closer. He employs his whip against Almar's second gun.

Disarm Combat Maneuver - 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

Almar's pistol falls from his hand.

Almar
Hrognir
Sigard
Setomi
Raziel
Ameiko
Sorin
Bjorn
Lisabett

Galdurian Street

Setomi is up next.

Ok...I am not sure, but from where Setomi now stands, is she flanking Hrognir?? If she is , then she gets sneak attack damage, and if not, she will move (5' step) to N11 and flank with Raziel, which I think allows her to still do an all-out-attack. If this is wrong, just tell me and I will readjust her action.

Seeing Almar go down from the barbarian's axe, Setomi sweeps her wakizashi's in a graceful arc, striking the northman in two blindly fast strikes.

Attack-Melee: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 26
Attack-Melee: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 17
Comfirm Critical: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 24

Damage-Critical: 1d6 + 3 + 1d6 + 3 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 3 + (6) + 3 + (1, 1) = 18
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Flicking her wrist, Setomi clears her blades of the northman's blood, spraying a fine red mist over his companion. Her eyes flashing with anger as she stands over the prone body of her team mate.

Almar is still standing, but he's not threatening, so you cannot flank with him from M12. I'd thought you couldn't move through an opponent's corner, but I looked it up, and you sure can...so let's have Setomi 5-Foot Step N11 as you've dictated.

I think you might be cheating yourself out of another point of damage on your critical (+2 enhancement, +1 strength, +1 inspire courage), so I'll figure it as 20 damage. What about the damage on the second attack? It definitely hits.

The second attack only does a 1d6, as it is from my off-hand weapon, which is only a MW wakizashi, which did 3 points of damage...it is under the "damage-critical" line. I had meant to say that if he did not fall, I can use 1 point of Ki and get a 3rd attack (swift action). I also was wondering, if such a 3rd attack could be used against Bjorn?? Thanks for reminding me about the inspire courage...I added it to the hit, but forgot the damage...kinda miffed that my sneak attack resulted in two 'ones'!! lol

Raziel cals upon the healing light of Sarenrae, standing his ground with his scimitar at the ready.

13/25HP, 16 AC
Channel healing energy, ommit Hrognir and Bjorn.
Channel Heal (6/7): 1d6 ⇒ 5
That should get everybody in our group, including Sigard (who I don't think was hurt yet).

He does not fall from Setomi's attacks, though he is badly injured. I should have been more specific about the damage question; doesn't sneak attack apply to both attacks?

Ahh..I see... and I believe that it only applies once, as per page 184 of PFRPG core rules. So if he did not fall, may Setomi use her swift action and 1 ki to make another attack? or is it too late?

Attack-if allowed; 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 26
Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 3 + (6, 2) = 15

I believe I would still get sneak attack on the second attack, as he is still flanked, I think

oops...ok...I just re-read what you posted...and yeah...you are right...silly me...I though you meant for the critical...

2d6 ⇒ (1, 1) = 2

ignore my other post if this finishes him off

Rough luck on the first two sneak attack rolls, but I suppose the critical offsets that. Your third attack drops Hrognir (and then some).

You cannot tell whether the feral warrior howls in joy or in pain as Setomi eviscerates him, but you are sure that he is dead. His hot entrails have spilled into the dusty street. Bjron and Sigard stare in disbelief. The latter speaks for the first time.

Ameiko continues her ballad, and, not missing a beat, she steps forward and presses a hand to the wounded Almar.
Cure Light Wounds - 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Bjorn attempts a slash at Setomi.
Attack - 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
If it hits, it deals 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 points of damage.

His hand is unsteady, and his eyes betray his strike; Setomi easily avoids the Ulfen's attack. As he shifts his position (5-Foot Step into N10), he barks an order to his remaining companion.

Almar
Hrognir
Sigard
Setomi
Raziel
Ameiko
Sorin
Bjorn
Lisabett

Galdurian Street

I moved past Sorin for now, as his action isn't immediately relevant to the combat. I will need to see actions from both Sorin and Lisabett before I end the round.

Strength check 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21

Lisabett takes a five foot step back from Bjorn to M2 and unleashes her Storm Burst on the arrogant pig.

Lisabett Ranged Touch Attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 if she hits, Bjorn will take 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 non-lethal damage and takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls for 1 round.

I think at this point it is safe to say that this dice roller hates Lisabett for combat...

Almar should be at 11 hp now

"Damn... this time I went really near Phrasma's black door! Let's se if I can deliver some payback!"

Almar uses a move action to retrive his pepperbox and shoots Bjorn in the face

Attack Roll (ranged touch):1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 8 - 4 = 23
Damage roll:1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

The dice have been very unkind to Lisabett throughout the game. Hopefully we see that change at some point...

Almar, you face an additional -4 penalty. I notice you've already subtracted 4 from your total, but as you're firing into melee and into cover, the penalty unfortunately stacks. The good news is that you still very much hit!

Almar's shot hammers into the Ulfen man's helmet. Blood drips out over Bjorn's left eye. The look on his face is of resignation; he knows he will die this day.

So too does Sigard, it seems, for even as the horn he holds to his lips issues a mighty blast, he turns his steed and runs north, from whence the trio came.

Almar
Hrognir
Sigard
Setomi
Raziel
Ameiko
Sorin
Bjorn
Lisabett

Galdurian Street

Setomi is up next.

Even heavily wounded Almar realizes the caravan needs all possible information about the road haead, and knowing the strength of these reavers might very well be vital:"Surrender! You are outnumbered and your yellow bellied friend took the chance to run away and leave you here to die alone, no need for that if you throw your weapons down now. You fought well, there's no shame in this defeat against superior numbers"

Setomi again whips her swords towards the enemy, leaving twin cuts across the barbarian's body

Attack-Melee: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 24
Attack-Melee: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 23
Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Uses 1 ki for extra attack

As her second sword completes its slashing attack, Setomi strikes out with the first again, scoring a third strike against her enemy.

Attack-Melee: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 23
Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 6

Setomi's first two slashes spray the blood of her adversary into the dirt. Her third separates his head from his body; it rolls on the ground and comes to a rest staring at Lisabett.

A dozen riders break from the distant tree line at the sound of the horn and begin charging towards the town. They fly across the wide open ground, swords and axes gleaming in the sunlight. Galduria's arrows fly to meet them. You hear shouts in a familiar voice. Sandru.

Several of the mercenaries fall to the archers' fire. Sigard reaches his fellows, untouched by arrows, and rides past them, continuing north. Those riders that remain steer their horses around and follow. Moments later, it seems that all of the Ulfen mercenaries have fled or been killed.

All but Andres, Espen, and Ulrick, who come thundering out from the inn, weapons drawn. Mother Koya ambles out immediately after them, her eyes wide as she looks upon the bloody carnage in the street.

Ameiko's song ends. She stares at Setomi, her longtime friend, with a mixture of affection and fear.

Elsewhere, Sorin Nicusor's arm breaks through broken wood and thatch. The young woman, who minutes ago had nocked an arrow and aimed it at the paladin, desperately works to pull the debris off of her hero. When he is free, she embraces him tightly, weeping upon his bruised chest.

Thus ends initiative.

Raziel reaches out and touches Almar, saying the words of healing.

Then he clears his throat, and comments, "They ran to the north. I fear we will meet them yet again in our journey."

CLW cast on Almar.
CLW: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Almar nods:"Yeah, we will. And they'll be a lot more circumspect or a lot stronger. We could have used some information about them... but what's done is done and they certainly deserved what they got. Thanks for the cures, and Setomi... excellent work!"

Setomi smiles briefly as she kneels and cleans her blades on the clothing of the dead Ulfen mercenary. She also searches both of the corpses for anything that might be a clue as to why they attacked, and who there were.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

Almar, Lisabett, Raziel, and Setomi

Sorin

"Thank you!" the woman manages between sobs. "I'd be dead if you hadn't...Desna's Stars! We need to get you to a healer!"

Setomi walks over to Ameiko and hand over all she has found. "The map looks like this area, and a camp is marked on it. Did you hear a loud noise just before these men attacked? I wonder what that was?"

Lisabett hawks phlegm into her throat and spits in Bjorn's face. Her entire body is still covered in frost, as she has yet to release the power she was holding in reserve for this combat.

"He rape women," she slurs in her heavily accented trading tongue, reaches down and picks him up. "I leave bones to crows," she grumbles as she begins dragging him away.

Almar shrugs and shakes his head hearing Lisabett's words:"He's dead. Isn't that enough for you? Do you fear he will come back from the grave for you?"

"Lisabett, the poorly treated dead sometimes return to exact vengence on those who treated them such, and others they find. Would you leave such a thing behind you for the town to suffer?" Raziel comments sharply.

Lisabett growls like an animal and drops her charge, rounding on Almar in all her frosted fury. "No once I speak of your phantom!" she shrieks. "Fæn i helvete!"

If Lisabett even hears Raziel's words, she makes no indication of it, simply turns and begins stalking "north."

Setomi is startled by the conflict between the two men and Lisabett.She tries to hurry after the Northwoman, turning to the two men and shaking her head sadly. "You do not understand what you say. I am sorry for you!"
She quickly catches up to Lisabett, saying nothing, but following her as she walks "north".

"Well, that could have gone better," Raziel sourly says. "Almar, I'll get a shovel, if you would find out from someone around here where they want the bodies buried. I'll say a few words for their souls, although I doubt that it will do them much good, but maybe they'll rest easy."

Lisabett walks for a time, frost sloughing off her in the summer heat, but quickly replaced by more caking over her flesh. She stops finally, to check for track, and recognizes that Setomi is following her. unless Setomi is retroactively making stealth checks?

Lisabett Survival (Track) 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18

Setomi stops and looks at the angry young woman.

With that she spins on her heel, and stalks back to the others in town.

Almar and Raziel

Espen lets out a noise that can only be described as the meeting of a grumble and a laugh. "I've seen Bjorn looking better, that's sure."

Andres leans over the other warrior. "This one has the look of a Kalva man. And yet his axe was dedicated to the Captain. What can this mean?"

Mother Koya's hand comes to rest on Raziel's shoulder. "Bring two shovels, Raziel." Her soft voice conveys a deep sadness. "I will bear one myself."

Lisabett and Setomi