Kingmaker

Game Master Tuyena

Donovan continues pouring restorative energy into his allies.

Channel Energy: 1d6 ⇒ 5

With all the mites dead, Clousuk ends his performance prematurely and takes a step towards the large bug, attacking it with his rapier.

Rapier Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Arcane Strike Damage: 1d4 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 + 1 = 2

4 performance rounds remaining. At this point we can just flank it.

You cant flank it at all currently.. well not with a 5ft step you have to move, and everything is still difficult terrain

Sugua looks at the bug but doesnt move from his spot, he seems able to fight and not much else

Study, done

Right, forgot the difficult terrain. But hence the "can." Someone else would have to move, if they wanted.

Well, since only the bug is left I guess I should change my strategy...

"Heheh, last one. Finally can get this dust off my clothes!" He exclaims as he performs his, hopefully, final fire jet.

Fire Jet (Su): 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

I have no RP to add to the combat, so the ear piercing screams work for me, while dealing with life it seems ill be most able to post around midnight EST, so if combat needs to move please continue to act as you have been DM, i dont mind at all. This post is mostly to inform you all that im still here and checking in

Right. So far we are missing Durielle and Khargol. Then Al

With only one target left, Khargol turns his spear to the giant tick (Ok, gotta say it...the idea of fighting a giant tick is absolutely disgusting...), stabbing at it with the tip of the weapon and glad of the distance that the spear's reach gives him from the vile creature.

Stab! Stab!: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Die! Die!: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Alphonse will use his last Scream on the bug.

Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Reflex : 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Fort : 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

It does not take hold however, though the bug does catch on fire.

Missing Durielle still. I'm not really sure what she wants to do, so I'm going to go ahead with the tick and she can act twice on her turn.

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The tick now on fire makes a screeching sound before trying to sink it's mandibles into Gonzo.

Fire Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Bite Gonzo: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

Damage : 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Grab: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26

The insect succeeds and firmly latches on to Gonzo's arm.

Gonzo takes 8 damage and has become grappled (taking 1 strength and con drain) . The party is free to act.

Gonzo also needs to make a Fort Save on his next post.

The party is free to act.

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I think you mean ability damage from blood drain

Sugua looks at the situation but sees if the group can handle it.. it was just tick.. and he wasnt in any condition to get over there anyway.

Delay

You can make attacks against a grappling opponent as normal, can't you? I can't find anything in the rules that says melee attacks take a penalty or grant cover or anything like that but I might just be overlooking it. Want to make sure before I post.

Yes you're fine to attack the tick Khargol, it's actually easier to hit.

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Awesome. Thanks.

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Taking advantage of the tick's grasp on Gonzo, Vladimir moves into a flanking position with Clousuk before slashing at the giant insect.

Dueling Sword: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 28 (bless, inspire, flank)
Damage: 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 = 5 (inspire)

Inspire is off btw but I think you still hit

Khargol pivots his spear's tip from the body of the mite that just fell at the end of his weapon to the tick that is left, silently glad that the weapon he's now using keeps him at a distance from the disgusting vermin.

Longspear w/Bless+Judge: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 22
Longspear Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

"Release Clousuk's minion, stupid bug!" Clousuk cries as he looses a weak jab at the vermin's flank.

Rapier Attack: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 2 = 11
Arcane Strike Damage: 1d4 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 + 1 = 4

Fortitude: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12
Escape Artist: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

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Sorry I have been absentee. Real Life interference. Let's assume Durielle just froze up that last round as she was frightened by the giant pest.

After recovering from her uncertainty, Durielle decides that she can hesitate no longer. Seeing how valiantly her companions attempt to free Gonzo from the grip of the monstrosity before them, she knows she must act just as strongly. First a huge centipede from the Abyss descends upon them, and now a tick probably just off its suckle of the demonic arthropod attempts to suck the life from one of their own.

Stepping up next to Vladimir, Durielle raises the sword she wields in a high arc and swings. In the light of the glow of Vladimir's own blade, Durielle's steel glitters as if sparking in the dark before connecting with the giant tick's exoskeleton.

Dueling Sword: 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 + 1 = 20
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Edit: Lol, ah, you're right. I was doing the bow damage.

Your weapon's damage range is 8 Durielle, but since you rolled a 6 I'll give it to you.

Not sure how much activity we'll get today given its Easter, but the tick should die this next round provided one of two people manage to hit it.

Alphonse is out of screams so he'll use Ray of Frost.

Ray: 1d20 ⇒ 7

Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 1

But it misses.

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I think we're just missing Donovan for this round so we'll advance and he can double act.

Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 5

The tick suffers more damage from Gonzo's flames.

It releases Gonzo from his mandibles and snaps at his again, this time going for his chest.

Bite: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Grab: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32

Gonzo's ability damage raises to 2.

The party is free to act.

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Sugua will undelay move up if Donovan has/hasnt channeled on his turn so either way this could happen this turn BEFORE Gonzo gets chomp or after.

Sugua sees the creature still lives after the assault by.. most of the party. The fervor of Durielle impresses him the most, though Khargol's recent bowmanship was notable as well. He groggily hefts his blade stomping over stony debris his muscles tensing and blood seeping from his scorched wounds.

" THIS...*breath* BUG.. seems RESILIENT! "

He cuts down at the back to try and split it open.

Studied Blessed Greatsword Slash: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20
Studied Blessed Greatsword Slash Damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (6, 3) + 7 = 16

I either bleed one or not, all depends

Vladimir slashes at the monsterous bug once again.

Dueling Sword: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 14 (bless, flank)
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Ok there we go. Combat is now over.

Assume Donovan channels to brings everyone back to relatively healthy.

Amongst the bodies the party finds:

Small Masterwork Glaive
Small Dagger x6
Small Chain Shirt x6
Small Morningstar
A golden kobold idol

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Define relatively?

Sugu pulls his blade out of the creature... and sighs..he extends his blade over the torch to burn away the blood and then starts laughing loudly. " AHAHAHA! THAT was a HELL of a battle! I'm glad I got to see it. Though the explosion could have happened a little less close to the face. No matter they are all Dead! Mission Complete HAHA! " Sugua brings out his waterskin to drink heavily.

Khargol moves quickly to retrieve his bow, sword, and shield, bringing the golden idol to Clousuk on the way. "I do believe this belongs to your tribe."

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The battleborn half-orc gives a long sigh of relief from the drink and quirked a brow. He had forgot the original reason of coming to the warren while he was entertained. " Ah, Yeah I forgot. We did come for that eh? No sins of that.. Mikmek? Guess he got eaten.. or somethin. Well lets salvage the spoils and I guess leave, aint much here. "

Clousuk pokes at the dead tick with his rapier a few times before relenting and sheathing his blade. The sight of the golden idol brings a twinkle to his eye.

"Clousuk says Clousuk, this will please Chief Sootscale!"

Didn't realize I was behind by a round.

"Quite a mess," says Donovan, somewhat understating the situation. "Sugua, a moment, you look dead on your feet. Let's address the worst of that."

Sugua gets a spontaneous cure light wounds.

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

We had a round and thats it, you werent behind by much

Sugua looks at the Cleric oddly as if questioning his 'friendliness' before simply allowing the man to do his will. The majority of the burn wounds dissipate but the jagged stones that bruised and dug into him remained. His reaction time however increased and Sugua seemed less tired. He grasped at his fingers a bit, testing their maneuverability before shouldering his Greatsword again and slamming his freehand as a friendly gesture into Donovan's back. " HAHA! Much better I say... you might want to tend to the Bloodsucker's victim soon.. "

Sugua pointed to Gonzo who was unconscious on the ground.

"He's next," says Donovan. "He'll probably need long-term care to treat the blood drain. Durielle? Broccoli and liver, you think?"

Cure Light Wound for Gonzo: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

A note did Donovan heal Sugua with a channel or something BEFORE his turn or not... it will effect how much healing is needed as I could have killed it BEFORE it sucked him dry again..

" Blood drain? I would say rub some bacon on it.. makes me feel better every time. Then again bacon is delicious! I wouldnt know really though if it works. "

I have 5 channels/day and I would've gone through all of them if I went through enough rounds of combat to use 'em all.

Cool could you roll a D6 for me will make this easier for everyone as Gonzo might need less healing then

If Donovan goes to perform care onto Gonzo, he'll notice that near the bite wounds a series of apparently blood filled pustules are developing.

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Prior Channel Energy: 1d6 ⇒ 4

"Blast," mutters Donovan. "He's having some kind of reaction. Could just be a reaction to the bite, could be a disease in the tick. We need to get him somewhere that he can rest and undergo care so that he can fight this off."

"Before big bug come, yes?" the kobold remarks, glancing down into the chasm.

Blood drained stats (in case it comes into play):
Total HP 15; STR 6 CON 11
Current HP: 3

"That is one beefy bug." Gonzo looks whipped, sweat pours out of him as he wheezes heavy gasps of air, clutching his chest wound.

He coughs up a bit of blood, Well, so much for 'appearance is everything'. Damn you, Tetra.

"I agree, we shan't *cough* celebrate our victory *cough* *cough* here. Let's return to the campsite and replenish our *cough* energy."

" We arent as drained but get back this idol, please the 'Lord' there and then get back to Oleg's. Can't spit and rub dirt in it I would guess. "

After receiving the rush of divine energy from Donovan

"Thank *cough* you, my friend." He stands up straighter. Though still holding his wound, his skin is brighter and his breathing has relaxed.

"I do feel a bit better now. I believe I could manage the trek back to Oleg's. After returning the idol of course."

Gonzo shows a flash of surprise before repainting his previous expression. He trots over to where his scroll was laying, careful to not step on debris and picks up up, tucking it away into his robe.

"Agreed. We should return the idol to the Sootscales first, then back to Oleg's for a more rejuvenating rest. We can decide on next steps after that."

I'll keep you all at the mite den for another hour then we'll move to the Kobolds. Decent bit to type up for it.

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Donovan looks somewhat troubled and says, "I think this bite is infected. I'll do my best to take care of it, and I'm sure Durielle can help, but it may take several days for Gonzo to be back to his former self. It could also lead to fever and chills, along with aching muscles and joints, that could be a serious problem. I'll need to lance these boils and try to treat the fever -- should take about ten minutes of care every day, just to help fight off the infection."

Let's see if I can give Gonzo a +4 bonus on his Fortitude save the first time it comes up . . .

Heal check: Treat Disease: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

If I can benefit from Aid Another on this, then if someone else can make a DC 10 Heal check it'll give me a +2 bonus.

Argh, forgot to cast guidance first!

Khargol moves to aid Donovan in keeping the disease infecting Gonzo from progressing at an unnecessarily rapid pace, first casting a cantrip that will magically guide him in his efforts.

Cast Guidance.
Heal (Untrained)+Guidance: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 1 = 12

With guidance and some aid you'll make the check to help Gonzo.

1d6 ⇒ 5

There we go, Gonzo's next save will have a +4 bonus.

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Okay I'm going to move us along here, however feel free to spoiler anything you wanted to add between the Mite Den and the Kobolds Lair.

The statue returned to Chief Sootscale, he looks at it with a look of triumph.

"Chief Sootscale says Chief Sootscale, very good Clousuk, you do Chief Sootscale proud. Your scaleless slaves serve you well. We let them live, their devotion to Chief Sootscale is proved.

Turning to one of his guards, "Chief Sootscale says Chief Sootscale, go and fetch Tartuk."

Returning after a minute or so, the guard is escorting a dark purple kobold who looks very agitated.

"Sootscale, why have you brought me here. Your antics have beleaguered me long enough, I've grown weary of - - -"

Tartuk just now seems to notice the party.

"You even are now recruiting the help of humans? You are truly pathetic Sootscale. Killing you will be a mercy."

Chief Sootscale shakes his head, "Chief Sootscale says Chief Sootscale, Chief Sootscale not understand Tartuk's big stupid words, but he kill you now until you die."

Instantly the room is filled with an explosion of fire where Sootscale stands. When the fireball clears, no sign of Chief Sootscale remains.

Tartuk lets out a loud laugh, "What a weak fool."

Turning to the party, "Now I think I'll kill you annoying little helpers."

Just then however Chief Sootscale appears suddenly behind Tartuk.

"Glory to Sootscale" , he whispers before the small warrior turns into a whirl of blades.

Dagger Slice: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33
Damage: 1d3 + 12 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 12 + (4, 4) = 23

Crit Dagger Slice : 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27
Damage: 1d3 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15

Dagger Slice : 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26
Damage: 1d3 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11

Dagger Slice : 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
Damage: 1d3 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14

Dagger Slice: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Damage: 1d3 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

Crit Dagger Slice : 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
Damage: 1d3 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

Tartuk takes 87 damage. He dead.

The fight is over instantly as Tartuk is rended into pieces.

Two of Chief Sootscale's guard who had sprung into action as their Lord reappeared attempt to stab Chief Sootscale from behind.

But the kobold dances around their attacks, even when caught from behind.

He steps inside the slash of the first attacker and dives sideways, catching the guard under the shoulder, separating his arm and head from his body in one motion.

Then Chief Sootscale pirouettes through the air to catch the other kobold in the side of the head with his other blade.

The more dexterous fighters amongst you might find it hard not to be struck with envy. The small warrior king uses his body in such a way that you've never seen, throwing all his speed and body weight into jarring and abrupt movements that see his attack inflict horrendous damage. Indeed, we're you to come across the carnage he left of the three kobolds you might presume it to be the work of a warrior the likes of Sugua instead of the small chieftain.

This is something to be emulated.

The fight won, Chief Sootscale let's out a cry of victory as the cavern is filled with chants of "Ibahalii Vuthaternock" and the kobolds fall to their knees in devotion of their Lord.

The party is now LEVEL 3

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