Kingmaker: Stolen Lands of the Shining

Game Master BloodWolven

A couple hours later, Stalker returns, "I found a patrol, we shall see if I can track them down again, though they were heading out. Shall we divert or continue to the camp. Their camp will be down at least five men."

S'ala says:"Taking them on in small doses makes the most sense. If we can take them out in small parties, it will be safer for everyone. Let us go find this patrol."

Masota scoffs at Quince's remarks. "Our right? No one has the right to end another's life, regardless of what a piece of paper says. Look around you...we're not in Brevoy. The swordlords have no power here and it is not their place to pass sentence on those who do wrong in these lands. Blindly following the orders of others rarely leads to a desirable outcome."

When Stalker returns, Masota straightens up in her saddle and clutches the reins of her horse tightly. "If we're going to deal with this patrol let's make sure to do it quickly and that none escape. We do not wish to face the camp's combined numbers."

Quince takes the scoff in stride, "Your name is on the charter. I did not hear you object then. It is sanctioned by the swordlords." Quince smiles taking the exchange as one between friends. " You Masota wear a sword is it decoration or is to be understood you will use against your enemies. Forgive me but I think we both believe in the right to take a life." He pauses a moment. "I think you misunderstand me though. I am in agreement that we should show mercy. Legally that matter is ours to judge. And legally should we chose to deal more harshly it would not be murder before the law.

Siph looks up at stalkers return and after hearing his news and quickly agrees with the others. let us hunt this patrol, thus thinning their ranks and protecting our flanks

Siph un-slings her bow, and double checks to make sure her arrows are within reach.

"The only law in these lands is what we choose to enforce. I merely caution against allowing the responsibility of what we do to be placed on the shoulders of the swordlords. Whatever happens to the bandits is our burden to carry and should not be written off as 'the swordlords said it was ok'. As for my sword..." Masota interrupts herself with a smile and a slight laugh before continuing, "You'll see what it is used for soon enough."

Kevros smiles as the rest of the party begins to see the use of taking the patrols first. "Stalker, let's divert and take out the patrol by setting up an ambush."

Ambush it is, moving things ahead for sake of game...
It takes about two hours to track down and set up an ambush for the bandits, you can hear them, they are eating it sounds like.
Everyone do a stealth check. Also let me know if you are trying to circle around the bandits.

Stalker has set up an ambush for you, though you need to get to places around the enemies or just from one side.

We will then do the surprise round, some of the bandits may hear you, so they may act as well. If you are doing a ranged attack during the fight you will need to do a perception check DC 10 or not have a target. There is also cover and a 20% chance of failure due to coverage/forest.

Surprise Round

Stalker 25

22 Bandit, sheild 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10 Perception Check
19 bandit, hammer 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8 Perception Check
20 Bandit, sheild 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 Perception Check
19 Bandit, claws 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 Perception Check

17 Quince
14 Angeus
14 Siph
12 Sala
11 Kevros
10 Tristan
8 Bandit, bow 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21 Perception Check
Masota 5

Tristan tries to approach silently into position.

stealth: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

He approaches quietly drawing his javalin taking aim at the bandit with the bow.

perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

so these are just rolls before the surprise round correct?

Surprise round action.

stealth: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20.
if siph can see any bandits within 20' of each other she will cast sleep hoping to get more than 1 caught in the spell, DC 15 will save , max 4HD of creatures. Otherwise she will cast mage armor.

Spotting the bandits Siph quickly mouths an incantation and then leans close to her horse, hoping to not draw too much attention from the bandits.

Surprise Round Action

Everyone remember to post what round it is at the top of their post. Sir Blood requested this in Discussion a week or so ago

Stealth: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

Although not trained in Guerrilla Warfare and wearing armor, Kevros attempts to stealthily get into position for range combat without creating "friendly" fire.

Surprise Action - Supplemental based on dice rolls

He he he, I knew the stealth approach would suck for Kevros. Normally, ambushes are set up prior to the patrol arriving, but that's cool ... :-). Near ambushes require stealth because they are usually set up when contact is made but the enemy has not seen you yet.

Kevros tries to sneak into position but his armor does not want to cooperate nor was stealth a huge requirement in his Brevoy unit. He cringes as small tings and other slight noises issue out from his armor. The good news is, Kevros has excellent range coverage through the foliage and terrain.

Surprise Round

Yeah I didn't post action for surprise round as I thought DM just wanted stealth and perception check first, but I wasn't sure. My surprise action will be to throw javelin. So I will post it now and it can be tied in with the above rolls

Once all are in position Tristan takes aim and takes a mighty throw at the bandit with the bow.

attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
miss chance: 1d10 ⇒ 10 Miss on a 1 or a 2

Oh no, Tristan threw his bow at the bandit!!! ... ;-)

Phrasing ... :) looks like I may a had a better chance of hitting if I threw a bow :). Stupid dice

Have established who is on horseback. We really did not layout the ambush. Quince would suggest that some who have mounted training stay on or near their horse incase the bandits bolt. He maybe the only one on horse. Also do they have horses?

Surprise round

In prep for the ambush Quince tethers the horses without riders aways back from the trail Ideally obstructed from vision. He positions himself about 40 feet from the trail. He instructs Scram to lay down. Behind some brush. He hides nearby.
stealth: 1d20 + 3 - 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 - 3 = 17
Scram stealth: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17

At the signal he fires his crossbow at the rear bandit.
attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
damage: 1d10 ⇒ 6

Surprise Round - Supplemental 2

Quince, I believe Blood stated all of the patrols are by foot. In addition, I have to get off my horse for the best shot until Kevros learns mounted archery\crossbow. We still have time to role play out tactics and we still can mount our horses. In addition, Kevros did tie up his horse nearby after dismounting.

If Kevros can fire, he will fire on the closest bandit to him that will not produce friendly fire.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 7

Surprise round

Glad to be off of the horse, Angeus blends into the foliage, making her way around to the enemies rear.

Stealth. 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29

Slipping through the bushes as if they weren't there, she arrives at her chosen location. Peering through a low bush she chooses her target.

Perception DC 10. 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16

Light crossbow

Attack. 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Damage 1d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + (2) = 3

LOL, throwing your bow.

The bandits do not have horses. I do need to know who has a horse next to them. The horses need to do a stealth check as well, the sound of the horses will make them no longer flat footed, to the PC that the horse is next to.

You all hear a high pitched whistle, the signal, and release your ranged weapons. Siph you can catch two in a sleep spell.

Will Save 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9.
Will Save 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7. Both stay seated as the other three get up to investigate the horse sounds.

1d20 ⇒ 6 Stealth check for Siph's horse.

So far the bandits are not aware to any one but Kevros and Siph.
Kevros are you going to lay silent or shoot for your Surprise Round?

Angeus how close are you to the bandits, since you are on the other side apparently on your own?

Bow bandit dodges the javelin from Tristan, not taking any damage. The bow bandit is also in the rear, so Quince shoots him too dealing 6 damage.

Angeus attacks the bandit with the claws, the bolt does no apparent damage, who gets hit by a sleeping spell just after.

Blood will laying silent give Kevros any tactical advantage like making up for a below average stealth roll check? If so, he will lay silent? If not, he will fire?

Yep, basically you are taking extra time to get into position and miss your attack in the Surprise Round. You get a +10 on your check.

Kevros will go for laying silent since his armor was creaking a little while getting into position.

Now that a target has been marked, another arrow comes from the forest and hits the bandit with the bow. The arrow hits his arm, making sure he can't attack.

Masota and Sala please post your checks and actions when you can for the Ambush/Surprise round.

Round 1

Stalker 25

22 Bandit, sheild with longsword
19 bandit, hammer
20 Bandit, sheild with pick (asleep)
19 Bandit, claws (asleep)

17 Quince
14 Angeus
14 Siph
12 Sala
11 Kevros
10 Tristan
8 Bandit, bow
Masota 5

Anyone close to Siph can catch the smell of roses strong in the air just before 2 of the bandits suddenly nod off to sleep, blissfully forgetting about the ambush.

Round 1

casting mage armor (2 hours), move to cover. Siph has used 2/4 1st level spells

Siph casts another spell and a magic force surrounds her in a protective layer. Having seen to some defensive measure, Siph will try to move behind a tree away from her horse for better cover.

If clarifacation is needed Quince on foot hiding next to his horse that is laying down.

note to bandits dont carry bows.

Round 1

With his repeating Hvy Crossbow, Kevros attacks the nearest awake bandit to him. Asleep bandits will be challenged.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 6

Round One

Round 1

Tristan frustrated at his luck decides to take the bandits head on. We moves up loosing and equiping his shield before taking an attack on one of the awake bandits.

attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20
damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Surprise Round
S'ala will ready his spear for launch at whichever is the nearest bandit.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Stealth: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

Once that is accomplished he'll try to thow the projectile.

Cover, auto miss if less than 20%: 1d100 ⇒ 93
Attack, ranged roll: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Crap, all those great rolls, then dribble down my leg on the attack

S'ala finds a target among the patrolling bandits. He silently readies his spear, waits until the man steps between the trees for a good shot, and throws, putting all his strength into the toss. Unfortunately, the extra force caused his throw to go wide of the mark and fall harmelssly into the ground.

Do I still need to roll the miss chance since I took time to get into position and rolled a fairly good perception check?

note to bandits dont carry bows.

What this does not make sense please clarify. Thanks Quince on clarifying what you are physically doing.

Due to the vegatation, Tristan you will need to make two move actions to get to the bandits. Do you want to pull another javelin instead?

Kevros, everyone still needs to roll the 20% chance miss. If you do not, I will with my phone roller or any dice I have available.

The bandit in the rear, with the bow gets hit by another bolt, by Kevros, taking even more damage, 6. A spear flies by as well.

When I get home I will make a map for this if we are still in battle.

Round 1

Seeing his spear go wide, S'ala enters the fray unarmed and seeks out the nearest bandit not engaged with Tristan and still awake. I am assuming they are within Move Action distance?

He will attack with unarmed strike, aiming a open palm strike at the miscreant's chin.

Unarmed Strike: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Damage[/dice: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Well since the rear bandit gets hit by my bolt, I am assuming that I have to for next round?

Surpise!
I forgot the archer bandit heard most of you, he shoots at Siph, though the arrow finds a tree limb.

Round 1

The two awake bandits slap and wake up their allies, then move to flank their scout who is taking most of the flack. The one with the shield takes as much cover as possible and blocking the side where most of the PCs are attacking from.

The two that are awakened, stand up not for sure what happened.

Quince reloads his crossbow.

The archer screams in agony, and drops his weapon. He collects his bow and begins to run for the forest.

Round 2

Stalker 25

22 Bandit, sheild with longsword
19 bandit, hammer
20 Bandit, sheild with pick
19 Bandit, claws

17 Quince
14 Angeus
14 Siph
12 Sala
11 Kevros
10 Tristan
8 Bandit, bow
Masota 5

The four bandits who are not hurt charge into the forest to face what is assailing them.

The bandit with the shield and longsword gets to Tristan to swing, trip and fall face first into the ground. AoO for Tristan.

The bandit with the two handed warhammer, called an Earthbreaker, charges Sala hitting him solidly, 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (3, 3) + 8 = 14 piercing and bludgeoning damage.

You guys are up! If you have not done a previous round yet, just label it appropriately and Post!

Apparently was a poorly made joke. Everyone at that time had taken a..im at the bandit with the bow.

surprize round
cover: 1d100 ⇒ 76

Surprise Round

Masota will stay still, awaiting a response from the bandits before doing anything.

Stealth: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (9) - 3 = 6

Round 1

Masota will charge (or just move if the forest is too thick to charge) at the nearest bandit, her sword raised high overhead. She'll call out as she moves "The stolen lands will be home to bandits no longer. Lay down your arms and you shall be spared." If she can get within range of a bandit, she'll try to bring the hilt of her sword down on her target's head.

Attack (Power Attack and Non-lethal):1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Damage: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (3, 2) + 10 = 15

So much hate from the dice.

Round 2

As Kevros watches the bandits waking up the sleeping bandit "beauties", he makes a mental note, "Next time, it's coup de grace for sleeping beauties, no waiting."

If Kevros can see the archer running and he is still within sight, he shoots him once again. If not, he chooses the next available target.

Cover: 1d100 ⇒ 9
Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 9

Note: -1 ammo (3/5)

What's up with this, all 9s?! Is this German, for no, no, no?

round 2

If a bandit moves to attack Siph, she will target that one, otherwise she will take a shot at the one attacking Sala

bloodline ability 1/7 electricity ray

20% and under misses cover: 1d100 ⇒ 82
range touch attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

note I have not added in any firing into melee penalty, as not sure who I am targeting, if possible Siph will maneuver to get a clearer shot.

A slight breeze picks up around Siph and her eyes flash as a bolt of lightning streaks from her outstretched hand towards one of the bandits.

Shoot that's a big warhammer. Leaves me with 2 HP.

S'ala takes the crushing blow from the bandit and responds with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Flurry of Blows #1: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (18) + 0 = 18
FOB, #2: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (5) + 0 = 5

Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

He connects with one blow, striking the bandit hard across the nose.
Full round action, Bloodwolven, do you worst

Blood is that a modified Earthbreaker normally they do 2d6 You show 2d8. Have mercy .)

Round2
Quince steps from cover and takes a clear shot at the fleeing bandit.
Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 4

He makes a whistle and Scram stands.

LOL, throwing your bow.

Angeus how close are you to the bandits, since you are on the other side apparently on your own?

Angeus would have moved to just outside the perimeter of the bandit camp, concealed in the bushesd

Round 1

Placing her crossbow down on the ground in the bush, Angeus pulls a dagger from her brace and flings it into the back of the nearest bandit not still asleep.

Attack 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Damage 1d4 ⇒ 4 if applicable surprise attack damage 1d6 ⇒ 2

Round 2

Seeing S'ala engage the big bandit with the hammer, Angeus rushes from the bushes and engages him from behind.

Attack 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
Damaage 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Weird, I think one of my posts got eaten.

The bandit attacking Sala gets a jolt of electricity then Angeus charges from cover, to flank with Sala on the bandit with the massive warhammer. You are flanking, sneak attack Angeus?

Quince you are rewarded with a scream as you are sure you hit your mark.

Round 3

Stalker 25

22 Bandit, shield with longsword
19 bandit, hammer
20 Bandit, shield with pick
19 Bandit, claws

17 Quince
14 Angeus
14 Siph
12 Sala
11 Kevros
10 Tristan
8 Bandit, bow
Masota 5

The scream stops suddenly.

The bandit with the hammer smashes down on S'ala, 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20 attack, 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (2, 2) + 8 = 12 damage. A sickening sound can be heard from the connection of the hammer and S'ala's head. S'ala has been dropped and the bandit cleaves to Angeus, 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22 attack, 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (6, 3) + 8 = 17 damage.

The bandit with the shield and longsword takes full defense and uses his shield even more effectively.

The bandit with the shield and pick comes up and attacks Tristan. 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 attack, 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 damage.

The fellow with the claws goes to flank Angeus. He then attacks her with one of his claws 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10 attack, 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 damage.

Round 3, go!

round 3

ouch s'ala. Cast sleep, dc 15 will save. Will try to get the ones near S'ala and Angeys, will try to get as many as possible within 10 foot radius, so 20'. 3/4 first level spells used

Siph winces as S'ala drops to the ground. Fearing for the now outnumbered Angeus, siph once again tries to catch a few bandits in magical slumber.

Round 3

If the archer is dead, there is no bandit threatening Kevros, he begins to shoot the one attacking the one with claws attacking Angeus.

Coverage: 1d100 ⇒ 15
Precise Shot Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 8

Ammo: 2/5

Quince lets out a scream in celestial. He slaps Scram and utters a command in celestial sending the horse at the bandit with the hammer.

Round 3
Scram sruges forward toward the bandit with the hammer guarding S'ala.
Scram bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Scram Dam: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Quince drops his crossbow to the ground. And begins to rush toward S'ala. Hoping the large horse attacking will get him the space and time to get to his friend without inviting an attack.

I am sure that Scram can get there before Quince. If it is within 20 Quince will cast cure light wound. If not he will move as fast as he can and cast cure might wounds next round. Cure light wounds: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5