Kingmaker. Footsteps to the empty throne. (Inactive)

Game Master DBH

"But, this is a kinda dragon, right? Isn't dragon steak supposed to be one of those dishes rare even for kings?" He throws his hands out to his sides as he shrugs. "I'm just sayin', this is a pretty rare opportunity, isn't it?"

Lisl cracks a slow, rare smile and says, "If we don't try, we'll never know, hmm?"

"And I'm fine with not knowing regardless." Isabel says, stepping backwards with a smile. "Dont let me stop you though."

She mutters something that only Johanna is close enough to hear.

"That's going to be a pregnancy craving now... darn it!"

While most of a Wyvern is far too tough and stringy to eat the tail is a prized delicacy, as long as the stinger and poison sac are removed safely that is.

You are left with six to seven feet of pure muscle around the tailbones. Meat that has been described as tasting like a combination of rabbit and chicken. Skinned of the thick hide and then cooked properly in herbs, garlic and red wine, it goes for a high price in expensive restaurants

There are several signs that there are a number of Wyverns in the hills as you ride closer, remains of old kills. Claw tracks on good roosting sites.

You are reaching hilly terrain. Are you continuing to ride, or going on foot?

"Do we want to take the tail? It is edible if prepared properly. The poison gland likely has some value as well." Freya asks.

----------------------------------------------------------------------

"We'd move easier and quicker on foot from this point forward, but our horses would be in danger of becoming meals for hungry wyverns."

What hex are we currently in?

Hex 14

”Well,” Darian says when they come to the river, ”It looks like we need to find a crossing. Let’s turn west and follow this river back and keep an eye out for a spot to cross safely.”

To go Wyvern hunting you would be travelling east not west. Nothing much to add to your kingdom, just a big fight with Wyverns. :)
So do you keep heading into the hills, or head back west for exploring your kingdom. There is a chance of good loot in the hills, and showing your citizens you're dealing with threats would be well received.

If the others are up for it I’m game. Let’s rest and refresh everything first.

Definitely - I want a baby Wyvern to train into a pet!

Oh gods...

And if it is loyal like dog, baby will be well-protected.

After several days of exploring the rugged hills you believe you have located what seems to be the nest of a mated pair of Wyverns. You cautiously approach the hill where they seem to emerge from and begin your climb.

New map up top showing the approach. Wyvern county.

What are you doing as you approach, and what order are you in?

Darian will take the lead, first using his magic to make illusionary copies of himself, then to vanish from sight and move up quickly and quietly as he can.
___________
Mirror Image: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Stealth, Vanish, High Speed: 1d20 + 9 + 20 - 5 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 20 - 5 = 31

Isabel remains firmly in the middle of the group.

UMD: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28

Johanna uses another charge of her wand before attempting to sneak in.

Stealth: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 12 + 2 = 33

Not being particularly stealthy, Freya waits for those more inclined to scout things out.

The young bravo lets those with some skill get ahead of him, but he follows, sword in hand, trying to be as quiet as he can manage.

Stealth: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14

Perception: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (8) + 18 = 26

Darian as you look around the turn of the large ravine you're negotiating you freeze, a large Wyvern is perched on the edge of the next rise, it has obviously heard something as it's glaring suspiciously in your direction, but it hasn't seen you yet.

What are you doing now?

I moved Darian to where he would have gotten the first round of Vanish, then moved him for this round.

Darian moves a bit closer, weaving a bit more magic as he closes on the Wyvern...

Move, Cast Allegro

Stealth: 1d20 + 9 + 20 - 5 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 20 - 5 = 34

As Darian moves closer he detects a second Wyvern in the small cave. Both are looking around suspiciously but don't seem to have located you yet.

The Scent ability. They know something is around, but not exactly where. :)

A question for you Darian. Allegro requires you to be maintaining a bardic performance when you cast it. What is your performance? Is it noisy?

Actually, I forgot I hadn’t started one yet. We had discussed before how it was more of a magic aura than a performance, based on visual performance rules. Just a thematic change. So instead of Allegro last round, I’d have started Inspire Courage, which wouldn’t affect anyone but me until they were closer and I was visible. I’m assuming I can see them like, sniffing at the air and stuff, right?

Darian works some more magic as he continues his approach, hoping the others are able to at least move up unseen as well. He sees the one out of the cave sniffing at the air, and decides to swing wide to try and get on the far side of it to make the other's approach a bit easier...

Stealth: 1d20 + 9 + 20 - 5 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 20 - 5 = 34
Going to swing wide a bit around that wyvern and circle back, only taking 55' of movement of my available 60'.

The second Wyvern moves out of the cave, looking around greedily. Red is on it's feet and now twisting around looking for the source of the scent.

What is everyone else doing?

The party may now act. Darian seems to have disappeared?

"We'd better go forwards." Isabel says quietly. "His spell won't last forever..."

Assuming the others agree she advances in the middle of the group.

Darian takes a breath to steady his nerves.

This is so stupid. But here goes!

He then steps up and thrusts his sword at the nearest wyvern, taking advantage of his invisibility and trying to get the upper hand quickly!
__________
Attack vs Flat Footed?, IC, Allegro: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 9 + 2 + 1 = 27
Damage, IC, AS: 1d10 + 5 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 2 + 2 = 11

As it's a surprise attack, I think I only get 1 attack this round. With Allegro active, my AC is increased by 1 to 21, as well as having my 2 images running.

Freya and Fenrir slowly advance after Darian begins the attack. Taking care not to catch the Baron in the effect, Freya attempts to blind the red tinged wyvern with a spell.

Glitterdust. Will Save DC 15.

The bravo advances, loosing an arrow before he realizes Darian has initiated combat. Why? Because the relative positions tells him to expect the wyvern over his head to attack him almost immediately!

Longbow w/ IC: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 9 + 2 = 23
Piercing w/ Str, IC: 1d8 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 1 + 2 = 11

As the group sneaks closer, Lisl places some extra protection on Josef.

Shield of faith for +2 deflection bonus to AC.

Will save Red: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Red screeches in panic as it is blinded and wounded by Darian & Josef

lashing out at Darian
sting - blinded: 1d20 + 10 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 10 - 4 = 23
miss chance Over 50 is a miss: 1d100 ⇒ 85

It's tail missing wildly.

Yellow lurches clumsily into the air this round.

The party may now act.

Now that everyone is close in combat, Lisl unleashes her prayer to bolster the team.

That’s another +1 to attack rolls, saves, and weapon damage rolls for everyone. Enemies Will save DC 16 or take -1 on same.

Isabel attempts to blind yellow, hoping that this fight might yet be without unwanted casualties.

Glitterdust!

With enhanced speed, Darian slashes twice more at the wyvern near him!

Attack, IC, Allegro, Prayer: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 19
Damage, IC, AS, Prayer: 1d10 + 5 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 15
Attack, IC, Allegro, Prayer: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 22
Damage, IC, AS, Prayer: 1d10 + 5 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 14

Given the relative locations, if the one Darian has attacked is still moving, Josef will try to feather it. If not, he'll loose at the flying one.

Bow w/ IC & Prayer: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 2 + 1 = 22 110' range increment
Piercing Damage w/ IC & Prayer: 1d8 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 2 + 1 = 7

Freya and Fenrir move forward with the former preparing to hurl a ball of ice at the gold tinged wyvern, should it come in range.

Readied Snowball: 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 11 (inspire, prayer)
Damage: 5d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5, 4, 3, 5, 5) + 2 + 1 = 25 (inspire, prayer)

Botting Johanna.

Johanna advances and shoots at Red.

Crossbow: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19
damage + Sneak attack: 1d8 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + (5, 5) = 11

Freya misses with her spell.

Josef puts another arrow into Red.

Will save Yellow: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Will save Red: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

Isabel's spell only outlines Yellow.

Red breaks free of the blindness and strugles to reach the skies as he is badly wounded now.

AOO for Darian

Yellow swings wide to come up behind the rear of the party.

The party may now act.

AoO: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 15
Damage: 1d10 + 5 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 12

As the beast flies away from him, out of reach of his blade (I assume), Darian switches to his bow.

Ranged Attack, IC, Prayer, Allegro: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 12
Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 2 + 1 = 8
Ranged Attack, IC, Prayer, Allegro: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 29
Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 2 + 1 = 8
Ranged Confirm, IC, Prayer, Allegro: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 25
Crit Damage: 2d6 + 4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 4) + 4 + 4 + 2 = 15

Freya curses under her breath as she waits for the gold tinged wyvern to come back in range.

Readied Snowball: 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 24 (inspire, prayer)
Damage: 5d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1, 1, 4, 4, 2) + 2 + 1 = 15

Since Josef is focusing on using his bow, Lisl jaunts up to Darian and taps him with the gift of flight.

EDIT: Everyone is switching to their damn bows, so never mind. I move up to the group and do nothing.

Hey, a fighter can specialize, but only a fool doesn't plan for when the specialty is a hindrance!

Josef lets another volley fly, focusing on the closer if it is stil fighting, but on the further if not.

Bow w/ IC & Prayer: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 2 + 1 = 16 110' range increment
Piercing Damage w/ IC & Prayer: 1d8 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 + 2 + 1 = 12

And again, the Bard shows the Fighter up in combat!

I have minimal ranged stuff Lisl (30ft!) - if you've got a fly I wouldn't mind having it!

Darian puts an arrow into Red that ends its life.

Josef misses Yellow twice.

Johanna dashes back and shoots at Yellow.
crossbow: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21
damage: 1d8 ⇒ 6

Freya hits Yellow with her nasty snowball.

Lisl tries to keep everybody buffed and organized.

Yellow swoops over Isabel
sting: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27

damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Fort save DC17 please Isabel.

The party may now act.

Fly has a range of touch, so you can’t get it to me atm Lisl. So I’m gonna keep shooting.

Darian sees this thing attack Isabel and grits his teeth, loosing two more arrows...

Ranged Attack, IC, Prayer, Allegro: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 16
Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 + 1 = 6
Ranged Attack, IC, Prayer, Allegro: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 5 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 21
Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 2 + 1 = 10

Since it came within stinger range and I never got an action last round I'm assuming I could have readied a shot.

HandXbow: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17Damage: 1d4 + 1 + 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 1 + (4) + 2 = 10

Fort: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Isabel yells, in surprise as much as pain, as the wyvern's stinger leaves a bloody streak across her shoulder. With gritted teeth she reloads her crossbow and sets herself for the creatures inevitable return.

Readied Shot for 30ft: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25 Damage: 1d4 + 1 + 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 1 + (4) + 2 = 11

I have a speed of 40' so I could get to you by climbing, Darian, but since your lovely wife would like to fly, I will instead rush back and cast fly on Isabel!

"Now that's more than enough of THAT! You're supposed to hit me, not the women!"

Josef lets another shaft fly.

Bow w/ IC & Prayer: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 2 + 1 = 15 110' range increment
Piercing Damage w/ IC & Prayer: 1d8 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 + 2 + 1 = 12

:facepalm:

Freya conjures up a ball of molten metal and hurls it toward the remaining wyvern.

Molten Orb: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 2 + 1 = 16 (inspire, prayer)
Damage: 2d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2, 4) + 2 + 1 = 9 (inspire, prayer)
Additional Rounds: 1d3 ⇒ 3
Round 1: 1d6 ⇒ 3
Round 2: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Round 3: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Con damage Isabel: 1d4 ⇒ 1 Lose 1 point of Con.

Isabel, Josef and Freya all miss.

Darian and Johanna put shots into it.

The Wyvern makes a clumsy turn and swoops back at the back three.

Tail on Johanna: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25
damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Fort save Johanna: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Con damage Johanna: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Isabel's readied shot punches into it hard.

The party can now act.

Seeing the beast continuing to attack the group, Darian fires another arrow before darting off back towards the group.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 28
Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 + 1 = 6

Can someone please move my token 60’ back towards the group?

16 missed the ranged touch AC?