Mists of Mwangi: PFS PbP by Curaigh (Inactive)

Game Master Curaigh

Thanks!

Toren growls in frustration and swings at the snake again, trying to motion to the person in front of him, "T'ain't nothin' but green smiles and fixer-uppers out on the stream!"

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

Toren's hammer smashes the snake and the coils around Julien loosen. The creature ceases moving and in the brief moment of calm following its death, it is easy to see several large bulges in the otherwise sinuous body. The bald man cackles with glee at the carnage and swings at Julien.
slam: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13, dmg: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3.

Toren, breathing heavily, starts to say something then decides to close his mouth. The smile normally splitting his beard is nowhere to be found. He bends (not too far of course) to grab his shield from the ground. He trundles towards the door to face the crazy old man with his shield.

Move action to pick up the shield, move action to move inside the door. I moved the snake off to the side of the map as I believe it is dead now.

Sorry, I've been following, but I haven't really followed damage. is anyone hurt? If not, I'll simply continue to cast Guidance.

I am down 10 hp at this point. I got 4 left so in DnD terms I guess that means I'm still fighting

Julian angered by the attack retaliates with a clubbing fist to the angered man. Not holding back anything.

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
1d3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Then Ill burn a spell to cast CLW on Julian instead.

1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Elwyn moves through Julien and attempts to put down the crazed man. I will move past him and Toren if necessary, and if possible into a flanking position and take AOO if I must.

Elwyn raises the butt end of his rapier and tries to bring it down on his head, trying to knock him out.

Attack w. Rapier (non-lethal): 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 2 - 4 = 23
Damage (non-lethal): 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

CONFIRM CRIT: Attack w. Rapier (non-lethal): 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 - 4 = 7
Damage (non-lethal): 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

The +2 was in case I flank, the -4 for the non-lethal penalty. And just in case its necessary, some acrobatic maneuvering:

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

The stall gets in Elwyn's way, but he manages to circle almost around the man even as Julien's fist crashes into the man's skull. The flat side of Elwyn's rapier leaves a nasty welt on the balding head as well, but not before the man wastes an opening and strikes poorly.

AoO: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7, dmg: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Jak also ducks through the crowded doorway and around Toren, striking at the raving man with the butt end of his axe.
Not trying to tumble, since I'm lousy at it and besides, Elwyn so nicely took the AoO for me. Still Raging, no Power Attack
GreatAxe(non-lethal): 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 6 - 4 = 11
Damage(non-lethal): 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Obviously, this non-lethal is messing me up. I'm no good at not killing things.

Thovar moves into the room, darting past his companions and behind the old man, and tries to strike the old man with his hammer!

Warhammer attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22, hit!
Warhammer crit confirmation: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7, no crit
Warhammer damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Bah thanks! I keep forgetting!

Will Save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13

The man drops with the whack of Jak's blade and Thovar's hammer connects with an even louder thud.
Perception

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

"Look! Some mist has escaped the man! Perhaps his strange behavior was related to the mist, like our babbling friends here?"

Will Save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10
1d3 ⇒ 3

As the mist escapes the crazy man's lungs, Toren let's loose a shriek and attacks Elwyn!

Slam: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

With a hoot and a cackle the dwarf refuses to leave combat.

Julien seeing the threat now exists with Toren will deliver an uppercut to the dwarf's jaw.

1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 = 5
1d3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Sorry for the delayed post, crazy day at work today, never fun when you are up in the double digits as far as hours go.

ROUND 5 - HP 11/15

Elwyn is caught momentarily off guard by the assault, he winces in pain in response and turns to face his new foe.

"What the ... this is not good." and quickly pieces together what is going on having seen the mist leave the old man.

Elwyn quickly weighs his options and tries to bonk him on the head, hopefully knocking him out.

Non-Lethal Attack w. flank: 1d20 + 7 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 7 - 4 + 2 = 13
Non-Lethal Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Can't do non-lethal sneak damage

But Toren's defensive stance is just too much.

The crazy guy is down, but not dead right?
Jak sags as the crazy man goes down then curses as Toren strikes.
"Toren, stand down, the fights over! Don't let the mist win. I thought dwarves were tough! "
Aid Another: 1d20 ⇒ 14
Dropping the Rage, so I'm fatigued.
I'm not sure if this can work or even if he'll get another save against it, but the Aid Another Combat rules imply it can help with saves, "when he is affected by a spell", so it seemed worth trying.
If not, we're in trouble. None of us are likely to hit him, especially non-lethal.
I'm also not sure what I'd be rolling, technically it should be the same roll, but Diplomacy might make more sense. Either way, I'd make an Aid check.

Sorry, for whatever reason I thought I had already posted, I guess it didn't go through.

I'll move into the room, possibly drawing an AoO, and get ready to attempt a Heal check next round.

I'll rule a +2 to Toren's next save. :) Thovar & Angruf up. Then Toren.

Thovar channels positive energy to heal everyone, including the fallen old man.

Channel positive energy: 1d6 ⇒ 3 points of healing for everyone

Just to get the save outta the way...including the +2 from the Aid Another.

Will: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 2 = 9

Sigh...it's when you want to SUCCEED is when you fail, and when you want to FAIL is when you succeed.

Toren go ahead. Its been a week & no response from Angruf to PMs. Group 1 on deck

1: Julian 2: Jak 3: Beckett
Random Ally Attack: 1d3 ⇒ 1
Slam: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Toren sobs and screams, "Get 'em offa the couch! Can't keep dryin' the lake out!!!"

Julien takes the hit and begin to see red

[i]Defend yourself or let me do it. Just don't let someone half your size take you out. [/dice]

Julian shakes his head, and the throws a hooking punch right for the dwarfs jaw

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
1d3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

I'll try a Heal check on Toren, see if maybe I can find something that might be driving him crazy. It does draw an AoO, as well.

Heal: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

Declining to enter the melee swirling around Toren, Angruf attempts to angle around to the old man, and tie him up, before Thovar's healing brings him around.

Angruf is going to leave subdual of the fighter type to the other fighter types... it looks very dangerous.

AoO against Beckett: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

That will hit, and take me to 0, being a Full Round Action check, I will continue to attempt it, (not much else I can do), which will drop me to -1 afterwards. If subdual, I'm still out, just not at -1 HP.

That will hit, and take me to 0, being a Full Round Action check, I will continue to attempt it, (not much else I can do), which will drop me to -1 afterwards. If subdual, I'm still out, just not at -1 HP.

Did you heal 3 hp earlier from my channel energy?

That's a good point, I was thinking for some rason you channeled a while ago. I'm either at 3 HP, or 10, with 7 Nonlethal.

Toren's arms and fists seem larger than normal for a dwarf. Then again it may just be the bulging mussels under the sleeves.
3 hp Beckett, it is lethal.

"I'm sorry, Toren. We're going to have to take you down.
Unless one of you magic types can think of something, we're just going to have to beat him down. "

Greataxe(fatigued): 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (11) + 4 - 1 = 14

damage(fatigued): 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17

"I fail to see any medicinal cause to thine madness, Mr Toren. I will attempteth to activate the Eyes of Iomidae" to discerneth more, but we need thee to control thineself as best thee can, so that we might help thee."

I agree with Jak, but I'm pretty sure the only way I can help is on a Nat 20, so I figured I would try a few other things first, just in case. I doubted it would help, but there is always the chance.

I am concerned this is violating the no PVP rule of the society but will continue with my actions even though I do not like it.

"Beckett - I concur. From my earlier inspection, I did not find any medicinal reason for Toren's behavior."

Angruf continues to make his way to the elderly madman, rope in hand and prepared to tie him up. It is not lost on Angruf that this will also put him in near proximity to Toren, if an opportunity arises to also tie him up.

Julian, its not exactly PvP, in this situation Toren is technically a GM PC. Curaigh is just letting me make the rolls for random target, attack, and damage to give me something to do as a player besides watch the GM control my PC.

"Snap out of it, friend!"

Thovar strides over to Toren and reaches out to touch him, speaking a blessing as he does so. "May Abadar clear the mist from your eyes and heart!"

Use domain ability (resistant touch) to transfer resistance bonus of +1 to all saving throws to Toren for 1 minute.
Touch attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

No AoO since I don't have the feat for it...already took mine for the round.

Which reminds me... Will Save: 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 + 1 = 11

No PvP kind of gets iffy when it comes to Dominated/Charmed PC's and occasions lie this where the Player temporarily looses some or all control of the character. My understanding is that (unofficially) it's okay as long as we do not kill or really injure him, and try everything we reasonably can before resorting to violence.

OK - I'm going to ask a ques here, not to meta but just because I don't know all the details of specific rules. What if I try to grapple here - what do I need to get vs his abilities to pull it off, since he doesn't have the AOO now may be the best time. If he's grappled it may make it easier to subdue him, tie him up or knock him out ... thoughts?

Normally he would get an AoO, and you would both take the damage, and also the damage you took would be an additional penalty to your original roll to Grapple. The Roll is your CMB (+ any bonuses specifically to Grapple) vs his CMD. <looks like 1d20+3 vs 16, so it kind of looks like we are all in the same boat, we just are very unlikely to do anything to affect him.

You'd need to roll a 13 (based on your CMB) to grapple Toren. I kind of wish I hadn't now, but his whole build was centered around the idea of this veteran phalanx warrior, hard to hit and hard to grapple/trip.

Leave the room and barricade the door until he calms down?

aiding someone in combat does stack. The person with the highest CMB can get +4 or more. I had a similar thought, but as GM dinnae want to interfere but as I am sure everyone would rather get onto the next encounter...

Hehehehe...tricksy GM!

i am about to stand back and fire bomb you to the point of incapacity and set up a bottle neck. Something has to work. I don't want to use the mutagen yet.

In an act of near desperation, Elwyn attempts to separate the dwarf from his shield.

Wielding his rapier with an artful precision he tries to knock the defensive wall from it bearer.

Attack (Disarm) w. MW Rapier): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

But his awkward attempt is laughable.

Toren at the top of round 7