Master of the Fallen Fortress (Table 2) (Inactive)

Game Master TobiasBlues

Billin maneuvers Remue around to where he can take a swing with his morningstar. The blow just misses as the frog steps aside, right into the jaws of Remue.

Trip: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
The wolf's jaws clamp down on the frog and with a shake of his head, Remue tries to bring the frog to the ground. But the frog manages to keep it's feet.

Combat Order: Round 2
Eldon, Salena, Frog (13), Kyra, Balenar, Billin

Taking a 5-foot step also provides Salena an opportunity to flank the frog.

Salena swings both of her swords at the frog.

Sawtooth sabre, main hand, Flanking, Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 5 - 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 5 - 2 + 2 + 1 = 17 Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 1 = 13
Sawtooth sabre, off hand, Flanking, Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 5 - 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 - 2 + 2 + 1 = 16 Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 1 = 11

Salena's attacks cleave the frog apart, it's head rolls off one direction as a hind leg flops the other.

Combat Over

Having a chance to check around the room, the group finds mostly rubble, but under a broken table a glint is seen. Moving some rubble, Salena uncovers a small jade statue of an angelic being. The statue looks to be old and could be worth a bit a money.

One other door leads out of this room, but upon exploring the group discovers that it only leads to a partially destroyed area. Some of the walls still remain but a section of the wall is destroyed and could be climbed up to the top floor, though the climb would be extremely difficult due to the top floor overhangs the destroyed portion of this level.

"Well done! It seems this is the part of the tower that was destroyed. Climbing through here seems a bit dangerous to me. Maybe we shall try the central stairs first." Eldon waits for the others to decide a course of action.

He will then go check the central stairs to the top flower, or prepare his climbing hook to climb through this place otherwise.
Perception (+1 vs traps): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

"The safer path is preferable," Salena agrees, and follows after Eldon.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Why's Eldon taking so long? There obviously aren't any traps here... I think...

Eldon smiles at Salena as he sees her a bit surprised he insist in searching the door. "Well... you never know where can you be surprised."

Heading back out to the stairs, you begin to climb. A short while later you notice that the stairs seem to end at the next floor.

I believe that this is the top of the tower. The mastermind behind all this may very well be up there.

Balenar whispers.

I'd like a group order of how your heading up the stairs and how you're planning to finish the last bit. I'll get a map ready for when you get to the top of the stairs.

The elf looks at the others "I guess we can try to surprise whatever is there. I can try to sneak past them and ambush. Kyra and you Balenar will better serve at the rear, helping us with your spells and ranged attacks. Billin has mobility at plenty thanks to Remue." Eldon grins and strokes the wolf. "Thus I guess Salena can go first to charge. I will follow with my bow and try to help Salena flank with my rapier later. Billin can move fast and try to distract any spellcaster or ranged attacker while we deal with the strongest ones." looking at Kyra and Balenar "If you can provide us with any buff, I think it is the time now. Do you have other ideas?" And said so, Eldon takes his shortbow and springs an arrow on the string.

Lurking behind the door the elf prepares himself. "You give the signal Salena."

When the signal is given and the buffing spells done, Eldon opens the door very quietly.
Stealth: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

Remue runs the side of his face against Eldon's leg in response to the stroking. "You sure know how to make friends, Eldon," Billin says as he scratches behind Remue's ears from his saddle. "It sounds like a good plan. I'm ready when you guys are."

Salena nods at Eldon. "On my mark, throw that door wide open so I can charge in."

"Kyra, if you have some more healing left I'd love some now."

"You are right Salena, we are all injured."
Eldon waits for the healing before opening.

Just to point out, there is no door. The stairs just lead up to floor.

Channel: 1d6 ⇒ 5
Kyra nods and sends out a burst of healing, catching everyone then says a quick prayer just as Eldon begins to open the door.

Kyra will cast Bless as soon as you open the door.

Eldon if you'd like, you can try peeking up the stairs to get an idea of what's up there. WE can use the stealth roll you have.

Sure! :-)

Eldon peeks over the stairs.
Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Poking his head up to look around the next floor, Eldon sees that the four wings of the tower are completely open, forming one great, cross-shaped chamber with an arch-shaped ceiling. Decayed remnants of a carpet run from the doorways at the end of each wing, meeting in center at the spiral staircase. A large, throne-like chair stands in the middle of the eastern wing next to a big chest.

Just behind the throne, Eldon can see the top of another troglodyte, his shoulders covered in what looks like some type of scales. The trog is looking out one of the archways out toward Absalom. Next to him, a white-scaled crocodile the size of a dog sits staring out the same opening.

The group has the surprise round. Remember if you move within 30 feet of the Trog you will need a Fort save.

Salena steps into the room while Eldon scans it, both swords ready to strike. She notices the troglodyte and crocodile, and immediately charges the crocodile.

Sawtooth Saber, charge: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 2 = 13 Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Fort: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

AC -2 due to charging

Seeing the troglodyte is at distance to hit it, Eldon lets his bow to drop, then moves directly towards the beast drawing his rapier in the way. With it, he sticks with precision in a lung from the back using his sneak attack.
Rapier vs flat-footed: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Piercing+sneak attack: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 3) + 1 = 6

The stench is horrible, Eldon requires all his strength to hold in place.
Fort save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16

"For Desnaaaa!"

Salena dashes into the room, her blade descends on the crocodile. Even through the tears that water her eyes from teh stench of the troglodyte, Salena's blade finds it's mark, possibly due to the aid of Kyra's spell or the inspiring words that Balenar is spouting.

Eldon follows Salena in, but chooses the troglodyte for his target. The creature turns to see the attack on the crocodile, missing Eldon's blade as it pierces into his side.

Krya and Balenar move into the room, staying back away for the moment. Balenar begins telling tales of previous Pathfinders, inspiring you all to win this fight against evil.

Kyra cast Bless just before you went in and Balenar is started Inspire Courage. I took both into account for attacks and damage.

Combat Order
Balenar, Eldon, Tasskar (7), Salena, Snapjaw (10), Kyra, Billin

Billin still has his move from the surprise round.

Pushed by Balenar's magnificent song Eldon quickly follows up with another precise attack on the troglodyte behind the throne.
Rapier vs flat-footed: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 26
Piercing+sneak attack: 2d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1, 3) + 1 + 1 = 6
Crit. confirm: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 19
Piercing: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 1 = 8
He then gets the dolphin emblazoned shield in his free left hand.

Standard: Sneak attack
Move: Retrieve shield (as they have still not acted, no AoO)

Billin and Remue rush into the room as Billin draws his morningstar. Billin swings the morningstar as Remue chomps down on the crocodile.

Ride check to guide with knees: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (16) - 1 = 15
Remue's bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17 bite damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 free trip, if bite hits: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
Billin's attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Billin Fort: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Remue Fort: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Guiding Remue in to attack, Billin coughs a bit as they near the troglodyte and can feel Remue falter a bit. With a bit of extra effort, Billin guides his wolf into position, but the extra effort costs him accuracy on his attack.

As Billin's morningstar swings wide, Remue clamps down on the crocodile's neck and with a savage shake of his head the crocodile falls to the ground, unmoving.

As the crocodile falls to the ground unmoving, the troglodyte stares blankly at the creature, a look of horror on his face. His distraction costs him as Eldon finds another vulnerable spot and stabs the would-be villain viciously.

From his position Balenar continues to recount famous Pathfiners and their great deeds.

Excellent work my friends. Finish this villain and your deeds will go down in the chronicles for others to hear about.

Continuing Inspire Courage.

With a savage cry the troglodyte slips a step back before barking several harsh words, a scimitar made entirely of flames springs to life in his hand. You can see a fanatical gleam in his eyes as he glares at each of you.

Combat Order:
Balenar, Eldon, Tasskar (21), Salena, Snapjaw (15), Kyra, Billin

Eldon, Salena, and Billin I need you all to make me reflex saves please.

Reflex save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17

Reflex: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Ref: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23

Salena steps forward, and swings both of her sabers at the troglodyte in front of her.

Sawtooth Saber, main hand, Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 5 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 5 - 2 + 1 = 6 Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Sawtooth Saber, off hand, Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 5 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 5 - 2 + 1 = 8 Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Her aim's quite horrible at the moment.

Sorry about this guys, but I am at in-laws for the holiday. I will update as soon as I can.

Okay!

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

As the battle wages, the tower creaks and shifts. Cracks begin to widen and some stones begins to pull free. As Tasskar moves back near edge of the platform, the entire eastern section of the floor rocks and begins to collapse.

Salena and Billen manage to get back to safety. Eldon begins to back up but a stone slips out from under his feet as the floor tilts out from under him. Just as Eldon feel gravity begining to take him, Balenar comes out of nowhere to grab the elf's wrist, unable to pull him up but keeping him from falling.

Tasskar isn't so lucky. The troglodyte pinwheels his arms as he falls all the way to the ground, landing hard on the rocks below.

Flying half body out of the tower Eldon presses himself to go out helped by Balenar.
Climb: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Hand after hand, feet after him, he gets out of the danger.
"Oh my! What the hell was that! We need to get out of here now it's too dangerous."

Eldon looks around for anything to loot and tries to get it before running downstairs and getting out of the tower.

"Agreed! This place is about to collapse!"

Salena sheaths her swords, and quickly looks around for something valuable she can quickly grab hold of.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

She then runs after Eldon, and out of the tower.

After the few hair raising moments, you realize that the rest of the tower seems stable. The section that fell had no support underneath, so when enough weight was on it. On the top floor there doesn't seem to be anything to loot, but as you look over the edge you see what looks like a treasure chest down below.

Descending through the tower and down to the ground level you begin to rummage through the debris looking for anything of value. You find Tasskar's mangled body, his equipment strewed about around him, but you manage to find his finely crafted scimitar and a cloak that radiates a bit of magic.

Also strewed about you find a finely crafted short sword, some shurikens made of a cold iron, a strange wand that radiates some magic, and what looks to be the remains of several potion vials that didn't survive the fall.

Gathering up whatever you can, you begin to head back to Absalom, Balenar giving you thanks once again and offering to sponser anyone not involved with the Pathfinders already.

And that is that. Thank you all for the game, sorry it took a bit longer than I thought it would, but I hope everyone had some fun.

"Your organisation seems a really cool one Balenar. I would love to become a member and you to be my sponsor." and taking the scimitar and the wand "I will surely do good use of this."

Once the bye time arrives the elf greets the othes "Thanks a lot Salena and Billi. Without your commitement and fury this couldn't ever had been done. I hope to see you around the Lodge, or Absalon and adventure together again. Perhaps you want to celebrate our conquest as for today in the tavern!"

Thanks a lot for GMing this Tobi. It was nice and fun even with the players loses, that surely made it melt a bit but still this was my favourite game for some time.

"Aye, Remue and I look forward to working with the two of you again. I could definitely go for a couple of drinks."

"I could certainly use a drink," Salena replies smilingly. "Let's go spend some of our hard-earned coin!"

Thanks for GMing! I enjoyed this game a lot! :)

Eldon and Billin, I'm soooo glad you stuck around! Thanks for the fun game!^^

No problem guys, this was a fun "quick" game to run. Thanks for going through it with me. Hope to see you guys in games again sometime.