Last Hope for Korvosa: A Curse of the Crimson Throne PbP

Game Master James Martin

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23CMB

"First dead bodies and now touching this thing. This day isn't getting better."

The party surges into the room, attempting to grab the small derro. Ruperta goes high, but Slumper goes low, grabbing the little man as he ducks away from Ruperta's grab. The derro shrieks loudly.

"Fools! FOOLS! Touch not Vreeg! Vreeg will cast down death on you and your childrens! Vreeg commands the DEAD! Vreeg SMITES YOU!" With a sudden lurch, the derro attempts to break free!

CMB: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Unfortunately, the derro is unable to free itself and continues cursing and swearing in a language that makes you cringe.

"Vreeg hate you. Vreeg HATE YOU SO MUCH!"

"Quickly, does anyone have more rope?". Pai looks around the lab to see if she can find something to help bind the little psycho with.

"Well done Slumper! Let's bag this guy!"

As Ruperta doesn't have rope she quickly looks for something in the room to tie him with.

Perception Roll: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

Ruperta's quick glance reveals a length of wire that could be used to bind the hands of the derro, laying on the table next to the animated torso and arm.

"It might be a good idea to gag him too. In case he can use some type of spell with his voice."

"We could just toss him in the pit with the ore one, you know,"Pai helpfully offers. She uses Detect Magic to make sure he doesn't have any trinkets to aid in an escape.

"I wouldn't mind a few questions answered first, like why did he do this to this person... Also if I'm carrying that body out, I'm willing to carry this guy out too... the city has to know."

Looking at the group he asks "Is that thing still alive or is it an undead thing... I'd prefer it doesn't beat me to death on the way out of here.."

The derro cackles loudly. "It is ALIVE! Vreeg make dead flesh live again! Vreeg make great terrible magic, feed you all to Vreeg's dead pets! VREEG WILL EAT YOUR SOULS!"

"Im pretty sure Vreeg is out of his mind, Slumper. I don't think we're going to get anything out of him. Maybe there's a journal or notes around here...because I doubt he's going to tell us anything useful."

"FOOLS! Vreeg is genius! Vreeg make dead flesh live AGAIN! Rolth no want to teach Vreeg, but VREEG LEARN ANYWAY! VREEG TURN YOU ALL INTO DEAD SLAVES!"

Vreeg struggles against Slumper, trying to escape. CMB to escape grapple!: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

Your detect magic reveals that the robe, wand and a ring on Vreeg's finger are all magical. In addition, Vreeg is protected by some sort of necromantic aura.

Suddenly, with a burst of strength, Vreeg slips from Slumper's grasp and rolls away from the party. Cackling, he draws his dagger and begins to chant!

ROUND 1:
26 Ruperta
22 Pai
15 Slumper
12 Corbyn
7 Paxs
5 Vreeg

You are all up first, so feel free to go ahead and act!

"Have it your way, then, Mr. creepy," the gnome taunts the derro as it begins casting a spell.

Ready action to fire wand of magic missles at the derro and try to interrupt his casting.

Damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

22 charges left.

Ruperta tries to grab him again.

"Stay still you crazy thing! Get that cord, lets tie him up!"

Grapple CMB: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26 Slumper attemps to grab Vreeg again

"Oh no you don't"

Pax starts to go through the motions of a grease spell targeting at Vreeg's wand, but waits to complete it as his friends attempt to grab him again.

dc 15 ref or drop it

Unfortunately, as Ruperta steps forward, the little deviant slashes at her with the dagger! Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14 The dagger skips off her armor, but she notices that it's covered in a greenish dust as it does! She grabs, but the little thing moves to the side and she misses.

Pai's missile strikes the little fiend and injures him; he hisses in anger.

Slumper has better luck as he grabs the little guy. He's got a hand on him, but he's not pinned yet!

Pax's greasy spell hits the wand or dagger? The wand is in his belt, the dagger is in his hand. I'm going to assume dagger... The derro tries to keep a hold: Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23 However, the dagger seems unaffected!

Corbyn corbynates!

The little derro shrieks and curses as Slumper gets a hold on him. He twists and turns, then grins evilly. A sudden peal of thunder explodes through the room and deals 1d8 ⇒ 7 sonic damage to everyone! Everyone must make a DC 16 Fort save or be stunned for 1 round!

ROUND 2:
26 Ruperta
22 Pai
15 Slumper
12 Corbyn
7 Paxs
5 Vreeg

Your turns!

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 fort

Slumper recoils from the shriek letting go of the little fiend.

Fortitude Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

Ruperta is affected too.

Paxs looks dazed from the outburst.

fort 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

Fort 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Corbyn Fort: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

As Vreeg's spell goes off, everyone seems rattled in the small room. Vreeg cackles and pulls a patch off his robe, which he throws to the floor. It expands instantly, becoming a human zombie that moves wickedly fast! Vreeg barks a command to it and it lurches toward Slumper, swinging its arms faster than a zombie ought to!

Slam: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24 and Slam: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

One of the strikes is hard enough to nearly dent the fighter's armor! Crit confirm Slam: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

Damage: 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (1, 3) + 8 = 12 to Slumper!

ROUND 3: The stunning effect wears off and you are free to act!
26 Ruperta
22 Pai
15 Slumper
12 Corbyn
7 Paxs
5 Vreeg

Your turn!

As Ruperta regains her senses she lurches forward again towards the small necromancer.

"I'll get you!"

CMB roll: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

She should have a +4 to her grab check as she is bigger

Slumper is knocked back under the assulat of the zombie

14/33 hps

He regains his composure and attacks the zombie

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17sword
1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22shield
1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Pai moves away from the zombie and continues emptying her wand at the little derro in the room.

Damage1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

21 charges left.

Ruperta, I don't think you do. I believe the size difference is built into the CMB/CMD mechanic now. If you can find the rule, though, post a link for me to peruse.

Ruperta grabs at the little deviant again, but he dances out of reach and slashes at her with the dagger: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 However, he is clumsy with it and does not connect!

Pai sends another bolt of magical energy into the derro, causing him to yelp!

Slumper makes short work of the summoned zombie, cutting it into pieces that turn back into fabric when it falls down, dead again.

Waiting on Corbyn and Paxs, then Vreeg's turn!

I think you are right, and the +4 bonus don't exists anymore... O well...
Speaking of which, did Ruperta grab the Derro as he missed his AoO?

Unfortunately no. He's got a pretty good CMD for a little guy.

Do all of you sit at computers all day?!

HP 3/25

Corbyn will take a 5ft step and attack

Attack 1 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Damage 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Attack 2 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
Damage 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Crit confirm 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
extra damage 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

The sad truth, in my case, is yes...

On her turn Ruperta will try to catch him again.

"Stay still damn you!!"

CMB roll: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

And my axe! Wait, yes, Corbyn, I do. Somedays I wish otherwise...

Corbyn's first attack misses, but his second attack deals the deviant derro a wicked cut!

Vreeg cackles again, madness glowing from his eyes. He casts, twisting to avoid being attacked Concentration: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20 as his hand begins to glow a pale icy blue. He stabs it at Slumper! Touch attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23 Slumper feels a sudden coldness tug at his soul as he takes 1d6 ⇒ 6 damage and must make a Fort Save DC 15 or take 1 strength damage! The derro's hand continues to glow as he cackles madly!

Paxs, if you want, state your Round 3 and 4 actions at the same time and we'll retcon you in

ROUND 4
26 Ruperta
22 Pai
15 Slumper
12 Corbyn
7 Paxs
5 Vreeg

Go action team, go!

"Stop trying to hug it and help me put it down," Pai screams at the others as she keeps firing at the little monster.

Damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

20 charges left.

Ruperta again tries to grab the small deviant derro and fails, eliciting not a stab with a dagger, but a touch with the hand: melee touch attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15. Ruperta feels her life leech away as the touch drains 1d6 ⇒ 2 hit points and she must make a Fort save dc 15 or take 1 Strength damage!

Pai's missile hits the little fiend and causes him to yelp again!

Slumper, Paxs and Corbyn are up!

Paxs summons a small earth elemental and asks for it to attack.

slam 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16, 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
round 2 slam 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18, 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12 fort again with the fail -1 str already taken into account below
8/33 hps and yes I also sit at a computer most of the day as well

Slumper turns on the little man with blood in his eyes and attacks.
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9sword
1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16shield
1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Attack 1 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Damage 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Attack 2 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Damage 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Ruperta Fortitude Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

Ruperta feels the icy touch of the Derro, but manages to resist the debilitating effects.

She waits to see if the blue glow in his hand goes away.

Slumper feels his strength slowly begin to leech away, but fights on. Unfortunately the little derro is bobbing and weaving and Slumper is unable to connect.

Corbyn, meanwhile, slashes quickly, but the same result: the derro is too fast.

Paxs' summoned minion meanwhile, gets his attack on and bashes the small derro hard, causing him to stagger slightly.

Vreeg looks around and seeing Slumper nearly off his feet with wounds, presses on. He casts defensively 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9, but loses the spell, possibly due to the fact that his head still rings from the earth elemental's attack.

The blue glow does not go away!

ROUND 5:
26 Ruperta
22 Pai
15 Slumper
12 Corbyn
7 Paxs
5 Vreeg

Action Team, GO!

Pai keeps firing, getting worried at the derro's resiliency.

Damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

19 charges left.

Paxs watches from the sideline getting ready to cast acid splash if he gets an option shot. While his elemental continues to pummel at the small man.

I do not have precise shot, so shooting into melee is not a good idea for me.
Slam 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15, 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Slumper tirelessly continues his assault.

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7sword
1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21shield
1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Seeing that the blue glow doesn't dissappear Ruperta grabs her Morningstar and closes towards the Derro, attacking him!

"I wanted to make it easy for you, but now it will be hard! "

Morningstar Attack Roll: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Morningstar Damage Roll: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Ruperta swings, but her morningstar goes wide, nearly causing her slip and fall.

Pai sends another bolt into the derro, causing it to squeal in pain!

Slumper's sword misses, but his followup shield bash hits home, knocking a few of the derro's teeth from its mouth!

Paxs' elemental swings, but the derro rocked by the shield blow, is not there!

Corbyn attacks! Attack 1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 for 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 and Attack 2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18 for 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6 His first attack goes wide, but the second connects and slices the derro!

The derro seems for a moment to realize his peril, but he is surrounded! The madness reasserts itself and he cries out "VREEG KILL YOU!" He lunges at Slumper, attacking him with the glowing blue touch! Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13 and barely hitting the man for 1d6 ⇒ 4 damage and another Fort Save DC 15 or 1 strength damage!

ROUND 6:
26 Ruperta
22 Pai
15 Slumper
12 Corbyn
7 Paxs
5 Vreeg

Go! He's down to about a quarter of his starting hit points!

Pai keeps hammering away with her magical wand.

Damage 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
18 charges left.

Ruperta presses her attack.

Morningstar Attack Roll: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Morningstar Damage Roll: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22fort
4/33 hps

Slumper decidedly the worse for wear swings desperately at the derro.

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8sword
1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21shield
1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

The elemental continues to pound away.

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17, 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Attack 1 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Damage 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Attack 2 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Damage 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Ruperta swings, but the derro dances away! Pai's missile fares better, striking the small man!

Slumper's sword swings wide as the derro ducks, but his shield strikes true, cracking the derro's jaw and causing it to spit blood.

Corbyn follows up, slicing twice, but the derro dodges away! The elemental has no better luck, though it hits the ground where the derro stood with the force of a hammer!

Vreeg drops his dagger and draws his wand, stabbing it at Ruperta! Melee Touch: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26 He hits and Ruperta feels her muscles begin to lock! Make a Fort Save, DC 13 or be paralyzed for 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 rounds!

ROUND 7:
26 Ruperta
22 Pai
15 Slumper
12 Corbyn
7 Paxs
5 Vreeg

Your turn!

Paxs encourages the elemental to try harder.

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25, 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

"Good lord he could teach the cabbage headed guy a thing or two."
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7sword
1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12shield
1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4