Kingmaker (Inactive)

Game Master Dreaming Warforged

Servayn will slog a pace to the east and then another to the northeast, but otherwise continues heaving, his stomach long since empty.

Move two (cost 4), 1 to the right, and 1 diagonally up and to the right, to try and make sure the T near him can't get a full attack.

strength check: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

King of the Bog
The Lords of Frieland - Round 6

From right where he is at, Kalsgrim finally starts to shake off the effects of the magical cloud and prepares himself to finally engage their foes.

Kriger feels the sickness wash away and realizes he can function properly again. Glaring at the boggard through the blood on his face, "My turn," he says calmly, yet eerily, as his axe immediately bursts into flames while he takes a step forward and moves into a flurry of attacks.
//The Boggard is cut down by the terrible onslaught. It looks at Kriger with its bewildered great eyes and croaks feebly as it crashes in the mud.

Servayn will slog a pace to the east and then another to the northeast, but otherwise continues heaving, his stomach long since empty.

Malaswyn remains stuck and sick, but finally, he sees the yellow-green fog lift!
// Malaswyn is still nauseated for 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 rounds.

The Royal Boggards - Round 6

As the Boggards watches with concern the paladin prepare for battle, he barks to the smaller one behind and suddenly the roots and grass stops clawing at Kalsgrim and Malaswyn. He immediately charges forth to stab the paladin, while its toad goes for Malaswyn.

The toad does little to worry Malaswyn, but he watches helpless as the Boggard’s trident sinks deep in Kalsgrim’s shoulder.
//-26 hp to Kalsgrim.

Meanwhile, the toad keeps pursuing Servayn, while the smaller Boggards retreats after sending more missiles flying at Kriger.

The toad misses Servayn’s legs and the missile, strike, but they fail to hit very hard.
//-7 hp to Kriger.

From behind, the king of the Boggards lets out a terrifying croak as it spurs its mount forward: ”I am Sepoko, and I rule Hooktongue!” The rest is some kind of guttural gibberish that must appeal to certain types of dark god, for Sepoko’s size suddenly increase and he feels a lot more confident...

Status
Haste on the group: +1 bonus on attack rolls, +1 dodge bonus to AC & reflex saves, +1 attack as part of a full attack action, + 30 ft. movement, round 5 of 18
Feather Step on Kriger
Mirror Image on two Boggards round 5/Z
Malaswyn is nauseated, 5 rounds left.
Divine Bond: Keen and Flaming on Kalsgrim’s bow
Sepoko’s first spell round 1/X

Map

You’re up for round 7. The stinking cloud has dissipated.

Kriger moves to help Servayn, hoping he can end the creature threatening him.

Move to the square directly south of the red 'T' next to Servayn.

Attack #1: +1 Flaming Greataxe w/PA: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (2) + 19 = 21
Damage: 1d12 + 20 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 20 + (5) = 30

AC 24; Hp's 28/94; Haste; Ring of Free Movement

Is it still difficult terrain, even without the entangle active anymore?

The toad "ist tot!"

Still difficult terrain, only x2 now.

If the frog threatening him is dead, Servayn will book it back towards Malaswyn and Kalsgrim, making it to the formerly not-so-marshy area.

This should be Servayn's last round of nauseated, since he had 2 rounds left 2 round ago. Move to J/1.5 on Map B. If the frog threating him is still alive, he does not move, other than to shift his position, if necessary, to provide Kriger a flanking bonus when he arrives.

Round 7
Needing space to fire his bow (and hoping to lure the attackers further from the elven priest), Kalsgrim calls again on Erastil’s might to help him move away. Once he has distanced himself, he launches an arrow at the boggard to keep the creature focused on him.

Swift action to cast Grace. His movement this round will not provoke AoOs.

He moves up 5 squares and diagonally left one square.

Arrow shot at the enlarged boggard
To hit 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20
Damage 1d8 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 2 + (1) = 8

He sneers at the boggard, goading by saying "The next arrows are for your king!"

If I can I theorise that it is worth a risk to get closer to my allies and move 30ft north 5 squares north and one north-east: thank goodness for haste, may provoke an AoO.

King of the Bog
The Lords of Frieland - Round 7

Kriger moves to help Servayn, hoping he can end the creature threatening him.
//He does. The toad lies dead in the marsh.

The frog threatening him being dead, Servayn books it back towards Malaswyn and Kalsgrim, making it to the formerly not-so-marshy area.

Needing space to fire his bow (and hoping to lure the attackers further from the elven priest), Kalsgrim calls again on Erastil’s might to help him move away. Once he has distanced himself, he launches an arrow at the boggard to keep the creature focused on him.
//The arrow bites and the Boggard warrior croaks in anger.

Malaswyn theorizes that it is worth a risk to get closer to his allies and moves 30ft north.
//As he does so, the giant frog takes a parting snap at his legs but is too slow.

The Royal Boggards - Round 7

The Boggard warrior and its toad pursue the group moving north. The Boggard stabbing at Kalsgrim with its trident, while the toad strikes at Servayn.

Moving near the ruins, the arcany Boggard fires bolts at Servayn.

The toad catches Servayn’s leg and crunches its muscles, while the warrior catches the paladin in the stomach, right under its armour. The trident sinks deep and the paladin falters.
//-26 hp to Kalsgrim. -19 hp to Servayn.

Moving back, Sepoko keeps muttering guttural coraks filled with divine entitlement, while the Boggard standing in front of him eyes Kriger with worried bulbous eyes. He opts for the safety of a preemptive strike and hurls magic missiles at the ranger.

//-8 hp to Kriger.

Status
Haste on the group: +1 bonus on attack rolls, +1 dodge bonus to AC & reflex saves, +1 attack as part of a full attack action, + 30 ft. movement, round 6 of 18
Feather Step on Kriger
Mirror Image on two Boggards round 6/Z
Malaswyn is nauseated, 4 rounds left.
Divine Bond: Keen and Flaming on Kalsgrim’s bow
Sepoko’s first spell round 2/X

Map

You’re up for round 8.

Servayn cannot retreat, due to the boggy ground, without drawing an attack from the unhindered beast, so he stands his ground and attempts to call upon his power to summon defensively.

It's a spell like ability, not a spell, so I have no idea if that's even an option. DC 25, if it is. 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (7) + 16 = 23

If it is an option, he fails, because of course he does, a die roll was involved. If not an option, he provokes an attack of opportunity, and the concentration check will determine if he gets the spell-like ability off anyway, if damaged.

If he does get the SLA off, he summons 1d3+1 ice mephits, and orders them to unleash magic missiles at T, whatever T is. 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

three magic missile spells worth of magic missiles (CL 6) at T, if successful 9d4 + 9 ⇒ (3, 1, 4, 1, 2, 1, 3, 2, 4) + 9 = 30

The SLA fails.

Seeing the battlefield before him, and his companions becoming more bloodied than himself, a fire from within surges forth and Kriger seems to lose all focus. The mighty fury of his people unable to fully manifest itself quite yet - that does little to deter him from moving rapidly toward the others in hopes to bring death upon the large creature. If not, at least give it a different target to aim at as he nears with his axe held high and a mighty roar to accompany it.

Attack #1: +1 Flaming Greataxe w/PA: 1d20 + 19 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 19 + 1 = 37
Damage: 1d12 + 20 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 20 + (3) = 25

AC 24; Hp's 20

Move to square that is directly to the right of Servayn. Attack large boggard.

Round 8

Relieved to see his allies near him again, Kalsgrim's protective instincts kick in. He closes on the large boggard, hoping to finish it quickly. He draws forth his trusty blade, and even as he does so his bow drops to the ground, the flickering flames of it making it stand out in the muck at his feet. Even as Erastil's healing power flows through him, he lashes at with his sword.

Lay on hands 4d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 6, 1) = 15

To hit 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18
Damage 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 6) + 4 = 13

Move diagonally down to row A of the D map.

Seeking safety until I stop retching, I shuffle 10ft north of Kalsgrim.

King of the Bog
The Lords of Frieland - Round 8

Guys, please make sure I can see your current hit points and keep them updated.

Servayn cannot retreat, due to the boggy ground, without drawing an attack from the unhindered beast, so he stands his ground and attempts to call upon his power to summon defensively.
//Unfortunately, distracted by the beast, he misses a movement and he feels the assembled energies of the spell slip from his control, dispersing in the air.

Seeing the battlefield before him, and his companions becoming more bloodied than himself, a fire from within surges forth and Kriger seems to lose all focus. The mighty fury of his people unable to fully manifest itself quite yet - that does little to deter him from moving rapidly toward the others in hopes to bring death upon the large creature. If not, at least give it a different target to aim at as he nears with his axe held high and a mighty roar to accompany it.
//The flaming axe cuts through the Boggard’s leather armor, slashing deeply across its chest.

Relieved to see his allies near him again, Kalsgrim's protective instincts kick in. He closes on the large boggard, hoping to finish it quickly. He draws forth his trusty blade, and even as he does so his bow drops to the ground, the flickering flames of it making it stand out in the muck at his feet. Even as Erastil's healing power flows through him, he lashes at with his sword.
//The sword plunges in the Boggard’s leg, and he starts to hesitate.

Seeking safety until he stops retching, Malaswyn shuffles north of Kalsgrim.
//The pursuing giant frog takes another parting snap at his legs but misses again.

The Royal Boggards - Round 8

The Boggard warrior opens up on the new threat, trident and axe circling wildly around his body, while its toad companion keeps pressure on Servayn, supported by the flying bolts of the two Boggard arcanists in the back.

Kriger moves like the wind, escaping or blocking most of the attacks. Still, a swing of the handaxe catches him on the nose, cutting a piece right off.

Servayn sidesteps the frog, but his caught by the unavoidable missiles.
//-17 hp to Kriger. -19 hp to Servayn.

On the edge of your vision, you see the Boggard King is riding forward, a deadly smile widening across its froggish features.

Status
Haste on the group: +1 bonus on attack rolls, +1 dodge bonus to AC & reflex saves, +1 attack as part of a full attack action, + 30 ft. movement, round 7 of 18
Feather Step on Kriger
Mirror Image on two Boggards round 7/Z
Malaswyn is nauseated, 3 rounds left.
Divine Bond: Keen and Flaming on Kalsgrim’s bow
Sepoko’s first spell round 3/X

Map

You’re up for round 9.

Realizing that, as usual, the terrain means that he can't step back and drink a potion without getting killed, Servayn attempts to cast defensively again.

cast dimension door defensively (DC 21) to move to C7 on map C. 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (15) + 16 = 31

He succeeds and appears in the distance, hopefully buying him time to get to do something this encounter.

Bleeding from everywhere, Kriger fights on savagely; swinging away until either it dies... or he dies.

Attack #1: +1 Flaming Greataxe w/PA/Haste: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (16) + 19 = 35
Damage: 1d12 + 20 + 1d6 ⇒ (12) + 20 + (1) = 33

Attack #1(Haste): +1 Flaming Greataxe w/PA/Haste: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (19) + 16 = 35
Damage: 1d12 + 20 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 20 + (2) = 25

Attack #2: +1 Flaming Greataxe w/PA/Haste: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20
Damage: 1d12 + 20 + 1d6 ⇒ (12) + 20 + (6) = 38

Attack Large Boggard. If any of these attacks(barring the last one, of course) manage to drop the large frog, please divert the rest of them onto the small letter "T".

Crit confirm for Attack #1(Haste)
Attack #1(Haste): +1 Flaming Greataxe w/PA/Haste: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (10) + 16 = 26
Damage: 1d12 + 20 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 20 + (6) = 30

If the crit confirms then: 65 damage

AC 24; Hp's 3/94

If Kriger falls the boggard, Kalsgrim will sheath his blade and recover his bow. If he doesn't finish it, he'll attack it.

Edit: Thanks for the clarification. With the boggard down and his bow back in hand, Kalsgrim scans the battlefield for the remaining foes, grimacing when he seems how many there are.

The Boggard is down.

This is what happens when you crit once a year. LITERALLY. :P I totally did my crit damage wrong. The d6 fire damage on the crit, should not have been rolled. And a Greataxe does x3, not x2. Yeah I messed up all over the place. Here's the rest of the damage. Probably not necessary but we'll throw it out there anyway.

Damage: 1d12 + 20 ⇒ (11) + 20 = 31 Subtract the 6, add 31, which now should be 90 damage if the crit confirms. Okay, I'm good. I believe that clears it up now.

Still down. Thanks for the clarifications!

King of the Bog
The Lords of Frieland - Round 9

Realizing that, as usual, the terrain means that he can't step back and drink a potion without getting killed, Servayn attempts to cast defensively again. He succeeds and appears in the distance, hopefully buying him time to get to do something this encounter.

Bleeding from everywhere, Kriger fights on savagely; swinging away until either it dies... or he dies.
//His first strike cuts down the Boggard in two and he then proceeds to hack down the giant toad, which takes little time.

As Kriger falls the boggard, Kalsgrim sheathes his blade and recovers his bow.

Malaswyn struggles to be rid of the poison in his lungs.

The Royal Boggards - Round 9

The Boggard King watches his greatest warriors finally cut down and croaks orders to his last minions. These spread on each side and prepares spells aimed at Servayn, obviously waiting for him to start casting a spell.
//Readied actions. Don’t forget they have many mirror images if you target them.

Satisfied, it spurs its mount forward as it swings its great spiked mace over its feathery red crown, bringing it down on Kriger’s head.

Status
Haste on the group: +1 bonus on attack rolls, +1 dodge bonus to AC & reflex saves, +1 attack as part of a full attack action, + 30 ft. movement, round 8 of 18
Feather Step on Kriger
Mirror Image on two Boggards round 8/Z
Malaswyn is nauseated, 2 rounds left.
Divine Bond: Keen and Flaming on Kalsgrim’s bow
Sepoko’s first spell round 4/X

Map

You’re up for round 10. Servayn, if you decide to cast, you can check the damage under the spoiler.

Kalsgrim, it's obvious the creature's tentacles can reach all the way up to you.

Servayn drinks a potion.

cure moderate wounds 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (4, 2) + 3 = 9

Up to 24 hp, if he's not interrupted.

No interruption.

Feeling responsible for bringing this engagement upon them, Kalsgrim does his best to dodge and ignore the flailing tentacles around him. With a baleful glare, he focuses on Sepoko, hoping to finish him and perhaps bring an end to this.

Free action: Insightful shot using the Stag Lord’s helm; next ranged attack is treated as though target is flat footed. Using on Sepoko.
Swift action: Smite Evil on Sepoko. +6 to hit, +9 damage, +6 AC vs. him. I am going to assume he is evil.
Full attack on Sepoko, incurring an AoO from the mount.
First attack 1d20 + 13 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 13 + 6 - 2 = 22 Damage 1d8 + 8 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 9 = 25 plus flaming damage 1d6 ⇒ 2
Second attack 1d20 + 8 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 8 + 6 - 2 = 24 Damage 1d8 + 8 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 9 = 25 plus flaming damage 1d6 ⇒ 1
Rapid attack bonus attack 1d20 + 13 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 13 + 6 - 2 = 19 Damage 1d8 + 8 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 9 = 21 plus flaming damage 1d6 ⇒ 3
Haste bonus attack 1d20 + 13 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 13 + 6 - 2 = 22 Damage 1d8 + 8 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 9 = 18 plus flaming damage 1d6 ⇒ 2

I forgot +1/+1 for Point Blank Shot, if it makes any difference on any of the rolls. :p

I shuffle north-east.

I'm curious as to how effective Kalsgrim's arrows were. Did they hit? Did they appear to hurt the king if they hit? Or has he been left unscathed? All this is gonna determine what Kriger does.

Three arrows hit with PBS and the fact that he was FF for the first.

Thanks!

As Kalsgrim's arrows seem to bury themselves one after the other within the King Boggard, Kriger realizes this is the time. Knowing he will not survive the onslaught of both king and beast, he figures if there is chance to take one down... this is it. Stepping forward, Kriger yells and swings away at the king.

Ranger focus vs. King Boggard +4 (2/3 used); 5' step toward him; Attack!

Attack #1: +1 Flaming Greataxe w/PA/Haste/Focus +4: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (13) + 23 = 36
Damage: 1d12 + 24 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 24 + (1) = 26

Attack #1(Haste): +1 Flaming Greataxe w/PA/Haste/Focus +4: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (18) + 20 = 38
Damage: 1d12 + 24 + 1d6 ⇒ (11) + 24 + (5) = 40

Attack #2: +1 Flaming Greataxe w/PA/Haste/Focus +4: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19
Damage: 1d12 + 24 + 1d6 ⇒ (11) + 24 + (5) = 40

AC 24; Hp's 3/94

I'm gonna gamble and use Ranger's Luck on my last roll. I probably shouldn't, but, I just don't think a 19 is gonna hit. Here goes nothing.

Ranger's Luck reroll:
Attack #2: +1 Flaming Greataxe w/PA/Haste/Focus +4: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16

Ah well. Que Sera, Sera.

King of the Bog
The Lords of Frieland - Round 10

Servayn drinks a potion.
//And the two casting Boggards look disappointed...

Feeling responsible for bringing this engagement upon them, Kalsgrim does his best to dodge and ignore the flailing tentacles around him. With a baleful glare, he focuses on Sepoko, hoping to finish him and perhaps bring an end to this.
//As he aims, the froghemoth lashes at him with a tentacle, catching him unaware. (-22 hp to Kalsgrim.)
//Three arrows land deep in the king’s shoulder, leg and belly. He croaks wildly from the excruciating pain.

Malaswyn shuffles north-east.

As Kalsgrim's arrows seem to bury themselves one after the other within the King Boggard, Kriger realizes this is the time. Knowing he will not survive the onslaught of both king and beast, he figures if there is chance to take one down... this is it. Stepping forward, Kriger yells and swings away at the king.
//The ranger’s first two blows land deep, but he immediately notices that his blade is resisted by some kind of resistance and that he seems impervious to flames. Blood flies in all directions. The Boggard King screams in a mix of horrific fear and pain.

The Royal Boggards - Round 10

Bleeding heavily and facing imminent death, the Boggard King throws his mace in the swamp and screams in Taldan: ”I YELD! I YEEELD!! You two! Stop your incantations and surrender!”

The two caster Boggards look bewildered at their king and turn tail, making for the safety of the water. Within a heartbeat, they disappear in the river.

Status
Haste on the group: +1 bonus on attack rolls, +1 dodge bonus to AC & reflex saves, +1 attack as part of a full attack action, + 30 ft. movement, round 9 of 18
Feather Step on Kriger
Mirror Image on two Boggards round 9/Z
Malaswyn is nauseated, 1 rounds left.
Divine Bond: Keen and Flaming on Kalsgrim’s bow
Sepoko’s first spell round 5/X

You’re up for round 11.

Arrow at the ready, Kalsgrim says "The sentence for banditry in these parts in death. Tell me why we shouldn't carry the punishment out now."

The red feathers on its crown shake as the Boggard King shouts his outrage, pointing at his crown: "Banditryooak-! Banditry! You are on Boggard land! Invader! Invader! I am no booooaaandit! I am the King!"

The Boggard King looks at you, waiting for your answer, its mount uneasy under it.

Kriger looks to Kalsgrim, doing all he can to keep himself steady as the amount of blood loss has taken its toll. "Kals?" Kriger looks to the paladin, having to spit as too much blood has gathered within his mouth. Turning to the boggard, "Alright, Frog King, give us a minute. Let us discuss this among ourselves a moment. It might be in your best interest. Maybe, just maybe, no one has to die this day." He notices the several dead boggards he'd forgotten about, lying dead. "Well, no one else I guess." He gives the king a moment to think it over, making sure he doesn't object with any form of hostile action.

If there is none, Kriger moves gingerly over to Kalsgrim, motioning the others over before placing an arm around the paladin's shoulder for leverage. "Sorry if I'm a bit heavy, Chief. I kinda need you for support." When the others arrive, "Okay, fellas, I wanna kill this guy. Like bad. But I'm not sure how much more I can take. But I'm also on the side of: If we can take this guy down quick, then just give the word, Chief - I'll give you all I got left." Kriger has to stop a moment to cough and spit out some more blood. "We're living the dream aren't we, fellas? It doesn't get much better than this." He winks, grinning wryly. Looking to Kalsgrim, "So what's it gonna be, Chief? No matter which way you decide, I got your back."

I give a final dry heave and almost swoon with dizziness and stars dancing before my eyes.

Suddenly, it all lifts, in the way only magic can, and I step over to join my allies.

I speak low among the group, "I think I can finally do something about that."

Positioning myself so that I the magic does not touch the Boggard, I issue a fervent prayer to Sarenrae and call upon Her grace to heal us.

channel energy to heal everyone: 5d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 6, 5, 5) = 20

I'm thinking that is three rounds of action from me (including one last round of nausea) so if the King acts before then I may be interrupted. Hopefully he'll wait.

It depends on Servayn and Kalsgrim's actions.

I'll give Servayn a bit more to weigh in. I'm inclined to say we don't need to ignite another war, and we may have another Sootscales style project on our hands.

Servayn begins slowly slogging his way back to the others, his movements comically distorted by the effects of the haste spell, making him appear to move in fits and starts.

"Your decision, milord." he says, clearly in no mood to trust these creatures, who, but for some turn of fate, were moments away from devouring them.

"Her glory calls for the faithful to offer redemption. And to strike down those who cling to wickedness."

I look over the 'king', "What redemption can we offer him? Perhaps to leave the swamp and travel with us? To prove that he can turn from evil."

Kalsgrim turns to Sepoko. "Boggard King, will you vow to work with us to make a peaceful co-existence between our people? We can show you how to prosper without attacking those passing through these parts. We have done so with others to the benefit of both. Think carefully before you answer, because we will hold you to your answer. Will you lead your people into prosperity or ruin?"

Diplomacy 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (4) + 17 = 21

Kriger just stares at the king through narrowed eyes, his hand clenched upon his axe, awaiting his answer.

The Boggard King steps off his monstrous mount and drops one kneel in the swamp waters in front of Kalsgrim: "I will swear allegiance to youooarr, invadoooaarrrr, if you hoarld your promise of peace and prooaarsperity. I will rooamain King of the Boggaarrrd and of Hooarktongue and send tribute yoaar way."

Thus the group secures the fleeting loyalties of the Hooktongue Boggards.

While Malaswyn's healing managed to put some life back into the ranger, Kriger sighs in relief. "Thank Deadeye," he mutters under his breath as the grip on his axe relaxes... the flame upon it going out.

Hp's 23/94

another channel: 5d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 2, 4, 3) = 17

and another: 5d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 2, 2, 2) = 10

last one should get Servayn up to full: 5d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 3, 5, 1) = 16