
Govannon Gittins |

Govannon gives the cat some food before heading back out to the group. He reports what he found, and heads to the next building (#14).
"Nothing here but a cat. Must be scared to leave 'cause it's half starved and most cats I know manage just fine with their own hunting skills. So this one isn't hunting for some reason."

DM Thron |

That was building 14. Moving on to 15...
This giant barn has both a cargo door on the front and a smaller door on the side where a lean-to abuts the structure. The strong odor of barley and other grains wafts through the seams in the clapboard walls. As you open the door to the building, you learn that it is a large grange for storing grain. But, it is also not unoccupied. Thousands of field rats seem to have moved into the building. And the moment you open the door, they move to defend their territory!
Govannon Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 6, 6) = 20
Lucius and Dolgrin take 12, Galendir and Flaith take 8.
Dolgrin Fort: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
Dolgrin Fort: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14
Lucius Fort: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
Lucius Fort: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
Flaith Fort: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Flaith Fort: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 1d3 ⇒ 3
Galendir Fort: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
Galendir Fort: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Govannon Fort: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11 1d3 ⇒ 2
Govnanon Fort: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
Govannon Fort: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
Govannon Fort: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9 1d3 ⇒ 3
Dolgrin AoO: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
You guys are all up! Everyone gets AoO's (as many as they are allowed, up to 4 total against the swarms attack and movement). These are swarms of tiny creatures.

Govannon Gittins |

HP: 39/59 | AC: 21 (f19/t11)
Weapon Equipped = Scimitar
Conditions = Banner (+1 morale to att/dam and save vs fear w/in 30’ of Galendir), Ablative Barrier (35/35, 1/7h)
Scimitar: Attack: BAB +5, Str +3, Magic +1, Focus +1 Damage: Str +3, Magic +1 Crit: 18-20
longbow (20 cold iron, silver blanch): Attack: BAB +5 Damage: Str +3
Arcane Pool (su/swift): (6/6)
Fly Hex (su/std): (6/7m)
Healing Hex (2d8+7): Nobody
Pearl of Power (first) 2/2
Magus (Hexcrafter) Spells Memorized (Caster Level 7, Concentration +10 (+4 defensively))
. . 3rd (16): Dispel Magic, Haste
. . 2nd (15):
. . 1st (14):
. . 0 (13): Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Prestidigitation, Ray of Frost, Spark
. . At Will (self only): Feather Fall; Once a Day: Levitate
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I’m not sure how the swarm damage is effected by my Ablative Barrier. Is it four swarms? If so, I think I take 17hp nonlethal and 3 lethal. Let me know if that’s not right. Thanks!
Govannon takes his AoO.
Scimitar (magic): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18 damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Then his training kicks in, and he reactively casts Burning Hands (damage: 5d4 ⇒ (3, 1, 4, 1, 1) = 10, Reflex DC 14) on the swarms and away from the party. In the back of his mind he wonders if he’s better off with his blade.
He, of course, casts defensively.
Defensive Cast: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30 vs DC 16
He then retreats out of the swarm area. ”Everyone break it up a bit so they can’t overlap us!”

DM Thron |

Dolgrin Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Dolgrin Confirm: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19
Damage: 3d10 + 9 ⇒ (2, 3, 1) + 9 = 15
Rat Save BH: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Rat Save BH: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Rat Save FB: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Rat Save FB: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Rat Save FB: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Rat Save FB: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Rat Save FB: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Dolgrin AoO: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
Most of the rats are slain in the fiery onslaught from the spellcasters. Dolgrin sends several large swaths flying as well, scattering them to the winds.
Flaith/Galendir get AoO's against the rats...if the rats survive those, they do damage.

Govannon Gittins |

Govannon looks at the fire, "Don't look at me, I usually just start these things."
He looks for buckets for water or dirt - anything to help control the blaze. He's fine if the granary burns down, but he doesn't want the whole town to go with it. Still, he'd rather the granary didn't burn down so he does what he can to put out the fire.

DM Thron |

For the record, all the unnumbered buildings are simply abandoned houses as before:
16:
The sturdy wooden walls of this house have been staved in at several locations, and the heavy door has been battered down.
10:
Unlike the other houses in town, the front door of this one has been broken down. A small yard adjoining the house and surrounded by a lo picket fence hods the smashed remains of many clay vessels and statuettes.
Dolgrin Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
Flaith Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
Galendir Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31
Govannon Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
Lucius Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23
However, everyone but Flaith is able to spot a hidden door. Nestled in a cushioning bed of straw is an elegant set of flagons and platters, hand crafted and chased in platinum. It is clearly quite valuable due to its
fine craftsmanship.
9:
This modest cottage is neatly kept and has curtains hanging askew in its windows.Based on the bolts of cloth around the house, it is safe to assume this once belonged to a tailor.
8:
This long, low building partially surrounds a yard encompassed by a split-rail fence. A sign above a wide, barn-like entrance shows harness for a horse and a blacksmith's anvil. Despite the abandonment of the village, it appears that many mounts and a great deal of livestock were left behind, trapped in the livery and yard. A half-dozen horse
carcasses, decomposing and ravaged by the crows that continue to pick at them, lie sprawled in the yard.
What do you do now? You are currently outside the building at Building 8.

Govannon Gittins |

Govannon shares Galendir's concerns, "I agree - it doesn't make a lot of sense. We've searched most of the village but," he gestures up the hill to the fortification, "I bet we'll find something there."
He moves up and pushes open the door with his blade. If nothing jumps out at him, he advances inside with his ioun torch lighting the way.
Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

DM Thron |

The moment Govannon opens the door, the massive number of crows all begin cawing and swarming over you all!
Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4
Govannon Reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
Lucius Reflex: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30
Dolgrin Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Govannon Fortitude: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27
Lucius Fortitude: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Dolgrin Fortitude: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
Lucius Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
Dolgrin Initiative: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16
Flaith Initiative: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Galendir Initiative: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12
Govannon Initiative: 1d20 ⇒ 19
Crows Initiative: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
Initiative Order:
Flaith
Lucius (Nauseauted)
Crows
Govannon
Dolgrin
Galendir
Flaith and Lucius are up! Lucius is Nauseated!