Legacy of Fire (Inactive)

Game Master dinketry

Initiative: 1d20 ⇒ 18

Yeah, I’ll do it for everyone else.

A lone bored-appearing rat-like large dog on two legs shrieks as soon as the ranger crests the upper floor of the chapel, freaking Razif out. As he recovers, everyone else acts. The druid, prepared for the barking shriek of the pugwampi and poised by Gozreh’s will, acts swiftly.

Uzma, you may act! Anyone on the ladder cannot fire missile weapons (unless you have one-handed missile weapons). It takes a full round to climb up the ladder, and you must make a Climb check to do so if you’re in combat (otherwise, your entire round is spent climbing. Currently, only Razif is climbing.

Lastly, until further notice, all subsequent PC 1d20 rolls must be made twice (with some exceptions to non-action Skill checks); the lower roll is counted.

Have fun! Uzma, you’re up.

Uzma calls upon Gozreh for protection and then hurls the bright flame that is in his hand at the pugwampi...

Uzma casts Heat Shimmer and attacks with Produce Flame.
Ranged Touch Attack (two rolls) and Damage: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 161d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 31d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
These pugwampis are impossible to hit!

Uzma, from where you are on the ground floor, you cannot see the pugwampi on the second level. I'll allow you to cast heat shimmer, but you cannot attack the first pugwampi. We will retcon your missed attack to allow you to attack a different pugwampi (see below).

A thin balcony overlooks the chapel floor some twenty feet below. Two rows of tall-backed wooden choir chairs dominate the southern reach of the balcony which hugs the chapel’s concave walls. Holes in the choir chairs indicate the frailty of the wood. Further emphasising this, the balcony falls away—collapsed for a span of perhaps fifteen feet—just on the other side of the choir area. To the east (please see the compass rose on the map), rickety time-worn wooden rafters stretch across the whole chapel. Two huge sections of these rafters have been engulfed in a sort of nest comprised of a patchwork of random bits of cloth.

The pugwampi on guard howls and screeches and then brandishes his bow, aiming for the emerging ranger. In response to his screech, two pugwampi (who were obviously awaiting a signal) race out from within the nest along the main chapel rafter.

The two pugwampi in question show up at this point in initiative order but don't get attacks this round. The pugwampi closest to the centre is visible to Korum and Uzma (who unsuccessfully attacked it with his produce flame attack). It might be visible to Layaali, but it is outside of twenty feet (twenty feet up and fifteen feet lateral).

Everyone else may act! - Drael, Layaali, Korum, and Razif!

Razif climbs up, moves forward, and draws his bow, trying to pick out a pugwampi before they can act.

Hit 1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22
Hit 2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Drael ignores the pugwampi and attempts to scale the ladder as quickly as he can,
Climb: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (12) - 3 = 9
Climb: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (7) - 3 = 4

Sorry - allow me to clarify. Unless you’re attacking in the round, you do NOT need to make a Climb check. Drael, you climb successfully. You may move onto the second floor next round.

Razif’s arrow takes one of the pugwampi new to the scene in the chest as it races across the rafter.

GM roll: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
GM roll: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7

The pugwampi spins around and loses its balance, plummeting 20 feet to the floor below with a wet splat. It moves no further.

Oh perfect, because I definitely failed that check.

Awaiting Layaali and Korum.

@ GM: Layaali's clouded vision is 30 ft. FYI.

Layaali moves over to the ladder and climbs up it, finding her footing on the balcony above.

Double move.

Unfortunately, Layaali, Drael is climbing the ladder this round. You can climb next round, but not this round. You will be at the base of the ladder at the end of this round.

Awaiting Korum.

Activating GM-Bot for Korum.

"Filthy creatures," Korum mutters, conjuring a green glob of acid in between his hands as he inches towards the ladder. "Remember me?"

GM-Bot Ranged Attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
GM-Bot Ranged Attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 1

The glob of acid flies harmlessly into the ceiling of the chapel above, far wide of the mark.

Round 2!

Uzma, you may act!

"Be strong and bold! Strike hard and true! Let not these few continue to hold this holiest of my temples!" Uzma shouts with sudden zeal, raising high his staff.

Inspire courage: +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls

The two pugwampi growl and snicker. One fires its bow down upon Korum while the other wiggles his finger in a sinister fashion at Razif.

Ranged Attack on Korum: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 221d3 - 4 ⇒ (3) - 4 = -1 HIT! - 1 hp dmg, Korum

Razif, I need you to make a Fortitude save. Twice. It's not fear-based.

"Did you see that?! Let's see if I can repeat that!"
Bolstered by Uzma's shout of courage, he attempts to ignore the pugwampi's dubious fingerwiggling and just shoot another arrow. In doing so, he repositions slightly to the east, right next to the large gap.

Using Guidance on the second roll
Saving Throw 1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Saving Throw 2: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 1 = 12

Firing at the pugwampi northeast, which is narrowly in my point blank range.

Hit 1: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 3 + 1 = 16
Hit 2: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 3 + 1 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 = 5

The bow in Razif's hands vibrates for a moment but passes. It does nothing to impede Razif's abilities however, as a second arrow pierces a second pugwampi crossing the main rafter.

GM roll: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18

This pugwampi keeps his feet unlike his compatriot, though he appears to be in a dire state.

Drael, Layaali, and Korum may act! Layaali, Drael is blocking your way up the ladder, so you won't be able to reach the top this round. That's why I moved you off the upper level map.

Layaali waits until the way up is clear, then makes her way up the ladder.

Delaying until after Drael so she can climb up the ladder this round.

Korum snarls at the nearest Pugwampi, conjuring another ball of acid and hurling it up toward the creature, keeping one eye on the ladder, waiting for a chance to move after it's clear.

Ranged Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Ranged Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 2

Korum, in order for your spell to be in range (25 ft), I have moved you further into the chapel.

The wizard’s acid globe takes the staggered pugwampi in the side of the face, sending it plummeting to the floor below.

Drael takes his time climbing up from the ladder onto the second floor, pulling out his bow as he stares around warily.

Round 3!

One lone pugwampi snarls in its high-pitched tongue at the intruders, its two mates broken on the chapel floor below.

Uzma, it is your turn!

Uzma incants in the old tongue and the viper returns to aid in the cleansing of the temple. Reaching the rafters above, the viper attacks the last pugwampi...

Summon Nature Ally (Viper)
Viper's attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 141d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Viper's damage: 1d2 - 2 ⇒ (2) - 2 = 0 Poison (Ex) Bite—injury; save Fort DC 9; frequency 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 1d2 Con; cure 1 save.

It doesn’t get there that fast. The casting time of that spell is one full round. You spend the round summoning the snake.

I got carried away!

The lone pugwampi howls, a mixture of anger and sorrow evident in its high-pitched tinny keel. It moves quickly across the back rafter towards the enclosed nest, pestering Razif with another shot from its bow as it goes.

Ranged Attack on Razif: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 221d3 - 4 ⇒ (3) - 4 = -1 HIT! - 1 hp dmg, Razif

The arrow finds its mark in the ranger's chest.

Drael, Layaali, Razif, and Korum may act!

I shouldn't be blocking the ladder anymore, but let me know if I am and I'll move.
Drael raises his bow at the last pugwampi still on the rafters, taking aim as it scurries away,
Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Razif starts shouting some profanities as he immediately and frustratedly draws another arrow to fire at the pugwampi.

Hit 1: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Hit 2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 8

Drael is no longer in the way.

Razif, cursing fluently, lets loose an arrow that punctures the pugwampi’s throat. The creature stumbles about briefly, blood spraying in an arc. It collapses in a heap and moves no more. Drael’s arrow misses the collapsed creature.

Layaali, you will be climbing this round unless you’d like to change your action. Korum, you may act!

A series of growls can be heard emanating from the nested area.

Yup! Climbing a ladder!

GM-Bot for Korum

Korum grunts as the last pugwampi falls and the ladder comes clear, hustling to its base and beginning to climb.

GM rolls: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 251d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 81d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

Round 4!

Suddenly, from out of the sack-cloth and rag-woven nest in the southeastern corner of the apse races two more pugwampi, flanking a monstrous-appearing pugwampi wielding a small warhammer. One fires an arrow at Razif, while the monstrous pugwampi waggles his finger in a familiar fashion at Drael.

Ranged Attack on Razif: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 141d3 - 4 ⇒ (2) - 4 = -2 MISS!

Drael, I need you to make a Fortitude save. Twice, please.

Uzma, you may act! Your viper has appeared in the upper chapel works (on the map).

Viper's attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 141d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
Viper's damage: 1d2 - 2 ⇒ (1) - 2 = -1 Damage = 0 / Poison (Ex) Bite—injury; save Fort DC 9; frequency 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 1d2 Con; cure 1 save.

As the Viper strikes at one of the pugwampi, Uzma turns his gaze on the other, raising high his staff and calling upon the light of Gozreh!

Cast Flare, Fort Save DC 13.

For the record, from the the spell description for Summon Nature's Ally: The summoned ally appears where you designate and acts immediately, on your turn.

Fort: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Fort: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Uzma, the range of your summoning spell is only 25 feet. The chapel upper works is 20 feet above you. The snake appears on the map as I’ve positioned it - you can move it from there, but its speed is 20 feet and the pugwampi are more than 20 feet away, so no possible attack for your viper this round.

As per the map, Uzma, you can only see the new pugwampi that fired its bow at Razif. He is outside of the range of your flare spell.

The wood of Drael’s bow cracks in two in his hands.

Drael, your bow is broken.

Uzma, you may ret-con your action and move your snake (and yourself) as you’d like. Korum is climbing the ladder this round. Drael and Layaali may act!

Sorry. I hadn't seen the viper's position. Can the viper move towards the pugwampis? Also, can Uzma Flare the pugwampis from below?

Uzma, the range of your flare spell is 25 feet. If you were just under the pugwampi and within line of sight, you could use it. Short answer: you don't have the movement speed to be able to get into a position to use flare this round. As far as your viper goes, you can move him 20 feet (one movement) or 40 feet (two movements) along the rafters on the map without any difficulties.

Thanks for the clarification. Done. I think.

Groaning in annoyance, Drael drops the bow on a solid section of the rafters to retrieve later, pulling out his warhammer as he waits to see what he can do to attack the pugwampis.
I can't advance due to the crumbled wood, but I also can't attack. If someone has a ranged weapon for Drael to use, he can do that, otherwise he can't contribute much at the moment.

"Can you see them?" Layaali asks Drael as she passes him her loaded light crossbow. "My gilded eyes cannot see that far..."

After handing off her crossbow, Layaali prays loudly to Vildeis.

"Honoured Vildeis, Cardinal Martyr! Grant us your blessing that we may defeat this EVIL!"

Casting bless. For 1 minute all allies within 50 ft. of Layaali get a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and saving throws against fear.

The other new pugwampi to join the fray rushes past the bloated pugwampi with the warhammer, its bow drawn and aimed at Uzma's viper. It growls and hisses at the snake.

Abruptly, the pugwampi stops hissing at the snake and fires its bow.

Ranged Attack on Snake: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 161d3 - 4 ⇒ (2) - 4 = -2 HIT! - 1 hp dmg to Snake

Razif, you may act!

Sense Motive: 1d20 ⇒ 6

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12

Razif takes aim once again, and shoots at the pugwampi that attacked the snake.

Hit 1: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 12
Hit 2: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 12
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Razif's arrow misses its target.

Round 6!

The pugwampi not threatening the snake notices Uzma moving across the chapel floor below and attempts to put an arrow in him. At the same time, the grotesque pugwampi puts down his small warhammer (in the side of the nest) and draws his small longbow, aiming at Razif!

Ranged Attack on Uzma (Heat Shimmer): 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 3 + 1 = 201d100 ⇒ 611d3 - 4 ⇒ (1) - 4 = -3 HIT! - 1 hp dmg, Uzma
Ranged Attack on Razif: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 271d4 ⇒ 2 CRITICAL THREAT!
Critical Confirm on Razif: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 182d4 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7 CRITICAL CONFIRM - 9 hp dmg, Razif

Uzma takes a grazing arrow, but the arrow from the grotesque pugwampi catches Razif in the face, nearly blinding him. In response to the mighty attack, the other two pugwampi chant rhythmically, "Mokknokk! Mokknokk! Mokknokk!!!"

So now, at least, you know his name. Uzma, you and your snake may act, but your snake disappears after its actions this round. Layaali, Drael, and Korum may also act!

The viper slithers forward and strikes...

Viper's attack: 1d20 ⇒ 161d20 ⇒ 15
Viper's damage: 1d2 - 2 ⇒ (1) - 2 = -1 Damage = 0 / Poison (Ex) Bite—injury; save Fort DC 9; frequency 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 1d2 Con; cure 1 save.

At the same time, Uzma calls upon Gozreh's light to safeguard His faithful and to blind His enemies.

Cast Heat Shimmer + Cast Flare (Fortitude save DC 13) on pugwampi above.

Layaali reaches over and places her hand against Razif's shoulder.

"Vildeis will protect you. I will not let you fall."

Casting cure light wounds on Razif

Healing: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

I'm curious where you're getting your stats from, Uzma. Your snake is a bit underpowered.

1d4 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 11d20 ⇒ 111d2 ⇒ 1

Also, Uzma, I need you to roll to overcome the pugwampi's spell resistance. Twice, please.

Summon Nature's Ally

Spell Resistance: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 211d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13

Drael takes aim at one of the smaller pugwampis, sending a crossbow bolt to shatter against the rafter beneath it before re-loading.
Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19
Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Uzma, I'm just wondering why your viper didn't apply its +5 bonus to its bite attack.

GM roll: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (12) + 0 = 12 FAIL!

Uzma's viper darts forward and sinks its fangs into the surprised pugwampi's thigh before disappearing in a puff of summoned smoke. Uzma, in the meantime successfully dazzles the other pugwampi by the grace of Gozreh. Drael reloads after missing with Layaali's crossbow.

GM-Bot for Korum

The half-orc wizard hauls himself onto the choir balcony, choosing to step out of the way of the ladder and pull free his great axe as he murmurs: "Be wary of these choir lofts. They are rotted through."

The pugwampi that was bit by the viper that no longer exists responds promptly by redirecting his bow at the injured Razif.

Ranged Attack on Razif: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 201d3 - 4 ⇒ (3) - 4 = -1 HIT! - 1 hp dmg, Razif

The pugwampi hoots in joy at tagging the same target as his king.

Razif, you may act!

Razif clenches his teeth as he takes the arrows. He softly curses more, but knows that at this stage, it's most important that he not loses his cool.

"Thank you, Layaali. I appreciate it. May Vildeis guard our lives and Sarenrae guide our weapons."

With that short prayer, he lets loose another arrow at the closest pugwampi.

Hit 1: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 25
Hit 2: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 25

(What the actual hell)

Confirm Crit: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 19
Confirm Crit 2: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 18

Crit Damage: 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (5, 5) + 2 = 12
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Just checking, but simply copypasting the dice formula shouldn't in itself cause the same result, right? I copypasted a few more into the post to see if they'd get different results, which they did, so I don't think so, but this roll is pretty out there.
Also sorry for editing this post a bunch, I keep noticing I forget things right after I press submit, like a second confirm crit roll