Motteditor's Realm of the Fellknight Queen (Inactive)

Game Master motteditor

@ motteditor - so our choices are either the kitchen or the dance hall at this point? Have we seen any other doors?

There are two other doors in the hallway between the kitchen and the dance hall.

So, check out those other two doors or do something else? We're only going to have the element of surprise once.

I'd say check the doors.

The first door seems to be another entrance into the kitchen. However, this angle lets you see that beyond it to the north sits a heavy table of darkwood, surrounded by a dozen (empty) chairs.

The next door also seems to lead to a hallway to that dining room, though what looks like it could be a store room filled with barrels and crates juts off to one side.

Abigail whispers: "We're here to crash the party, right? So let's just get to the ballroom and get the final shindig started!"

Yes maam. Lets use this back hallway and gain some surprise and see what's in that side room first. Any advantage at this point will be welcome.

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"Sounds good to me!" the little blue gnome says excitedly but quietly. "I'll come in behind one or two of you so that I can try to flank."

"Looks like time to hit things again. Thunder Rolling is ready."

@ motteditor - where ae we on that map?

You're in the hallway south of H17 and H6. The ball and art gallery are to the east, the kitchen with the two satyrs through either of the doors to the north.

Lets take this door here.one outside of H6 I'm against murder but I dont think we can afford to leave any enemies behind us. Let's get the drop on these two in the kitchen. Lead the way Thunder.

Thunder Rolling nodded and gripped his axe in his hands with a determined look on his face. He was not uncommonly fond of murder either, but sometimes killing without warning was necessary. He had to look at these creatures as sentries for the enemy.

His huge chest swelled even larger as he took in a deep breath and then burst into action. Charging the nearest cook, he slammed the flat of his axe blade against the satyr's skull, hoping to either knock the creature unconscious, or at least stun him.

Don't mind me, just refreshing a dot - carry on.

With black blade in hand; Koremar moved right behind the larger man and split off to take on the other satyr in the kitchen. He saw Thunder using mercy but he'd never learned the art of the using the flat of the blade. He struck as quick as he could.

Mai'Tahl attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Abigail stands ready behind the melee to shoot down survivors if they appear to wish to yell.

Ready attack against any who would try to yell: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30; 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Thunder rushes through the door, slamming his axe head into one of the satyr's heads. 20 hp subdual

Moments behind, Koremar slashes the other one, who lets out a cry of pain and tastes one of Abigail's arrows, though both wounds seem to close slightly moments after they're made. 10 hp total

Meanwhile, Kregimie sneaks around the back way, ready to flank one of the two creatures.

Initiative:
Abigail: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Koremar: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
Kregimie: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
Thunder: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Satyrs: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

Kreg moves into position (When his initiative comes) to flank one of the two Satyrs, then slams his longspear into the beast.

Longspear: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22, damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 plus 1d6 ⇒ 5 acid damage, plus 4d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 5, 5) = 16 sneak attack. If the attack hits, Kreg gets +4 to his AC against that foe for one round (Offensive Defense) and he is -2 on attacks against me for 1d4 ⇒ 1 rounds (Befuddling Strike).

Koremar doesnt let up. Thinking that if given the chance, the two satyrs will just call for help and ruin any stealth theyve achieved thus far he slashes out again.

Mai'Tahl attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16

Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Seeing the others abandon any pretense of mercy, Thunder Rolling changed his grip and set a couple of bows flying, like he was harvesting wheat, or thrashing the vegetation outside again.

Abigail keeps Sacha near her, but lets fly arrows at any of the standing satyrs.

Rapid shot:
1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24; 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23; 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Koremar cuts into his foe again, though again it seems to do less harm than he would have expected. 2 hp

Finally over their initial shock at the sudden attack, the two satyrs step back, both gesturing in your direction.

Both make strange gestures, and a wave of fear washes over you, filling Abigail and Thunder with panic. Both drop their weapons and begin fleeing back the way they came in. Koremar and Kregimie are shaken for one round, which has already been factored in for Kregimie, but continue to hold their ground.

"Why don't you go help your companions," the other satyr suggests to Koremar, the elf almost leaping to follow before he realizes he has other concerns.

Kregimie steps up and cuts into one of the satyrs, and while the spear itself seems to do no damage, the acid causes the fey to howl in pain. There was no flank available as it moved five feet back after Koremar's turn and Thunder fled on his turn, so no sneak attack damage.

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Fack...

Koremar could thank his elven blood that the satyr's magic fell on deaf ears and doubly thankful that Kreg was still in the fight with him. He whispered arcane words, pointed at the satyr between him as his friend and four magical bolts sped unerringly into the foe.

Magic Missile Damage: 4d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 3, 4, 3) + 4 = 17

Abigail turns tail and runs, Sacha staying with her, sensing her fear.

Thunder Rolling saw images from his childhood, transformed into dark shapes of abject terror. His mother's loving arms transformed into chitinous claws, blood and acid dripping from mandibles that tore through her flesh. His beloved sister turned on him, slime and claws flinging about. It tore at the core of his being and he fled. In terror and shame, the warrior fled, not caring about weapons or companions.

Feeling all alone, Kreg considers bolting with his friends, then thinks better at it and stabs at one of the beasts with his spear.

Longspear: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16, damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 plus 1d6 ⇒ 1 acid damage

Hmmm, this is not going well...

When has combat gone well for us?

At least it isn't swarms again?

No kidding!

As Abigail and Thunder run for their lives back to the balcony, Koremar and Kregimie press their attack.

Koremar's magic bolts slam into the more wounded fey, who bellows and charges forward. His dagger slash takes the surprised elf, drawing blood before the ram horns hit the slender magus' chest. 12 hp

The other satyr closes with the gnome, who's able to avoid his blows. The gnome strikes back, but can't make it past the creature's guard.

HP = 46/58

Koremar took the two hits with just a grimace to show for it. Well, besides the blood and healthy bruise he'd get from the horns. He retaliated with his black blade

Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21

Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

are we still running?

Probably... Abigail has a scroll of Remove Fear. Can she figure to use it at some point? Perhaps once out of sight? Not sure how I would call it as a GM. Tough call, so no pressure :)

Hmm, I think I'm going to say no, unfortunately: A panicked creature must drop anything it holds and flee at top speed from the source of its fear, as well as any other dangers it encounters, along a random path. It can't take any other actions. In addition, the creature takes a –2 penalty on all saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. If cornered, a panicked creature cowers and does not attack, typically using the total defense action in combat. A panicked creature can use special abilities, including spells, to flee; indeed, the creature must use such means if they are the only way to escape.

The effect will last 8 rounds total, though I'm willing to say you're hiding in the balcony, since ... well, it's scary outside and that'll make it easier in the long run.

Oh good, 8 rounds. See you next week :)

No problem. I'll be around.

Those Will saves are always a problem!

Kreg feels brave with Koremar by his side. Hoping that Abigail and Thunder return soon, he presses on with his attack. He will take a 5' step to try to get closer to flanking.

Longspear: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26, damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 plus 1d6 ⇒ 6 acid damage

As Abigail and Thunder continue to cower in the garden, Koremar lands another blow on the satyr, his blade cutting deep, but the wound seeming to slightly heal over almost immediately, as if the material couldn't leave a mark on the fey's flesh. 4 hp

The badly wounded creature continue his attack on Koremar, but the elf's able to fend him off, Kregimie doing the same to his foe before stabbing him with the spear, though the acid seems to do more damage.8 hp

Sorry for the delays; am back now, though.

*cowers*

HP = 46/58

Koremar felt that they had to finish the fight and finish it soon. He called upon his arts arcane and martial.

Concentration DC 17 - 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24

Spellstrike w/Shocking Grasp - 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26 - +3 if he's using a metal weapon

Damage - 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12 + 5d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 4, 4, 4) = 19 Electrical

Waiting for Kregimie's move

Not sure without a map, but can Kreg take another 5' step and flank this round? If not, he will take another 5' step to get into position for next round. Koremar would be aiming to flank also, right?

Wondering where his other two comrades are, Kreg continues chipping away at the beast in front of him.

Longspear: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20, damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 plus 1d6 ⇒ 4 acid damage

Speed round version to get things going again now that I'm home...

Koremar puts down one of the satyrs, it's body arcing as the electricity blasted through it.

In the next moment, Kregimie closes in on the other satyr -- whose attacks against the elf are easily parried -- and slams his spear into him, drawing a howl of pain before the fey creature collapses. Added in sneak attack damage; it's merely unconscious, not dead

In the garden, Thunder Rolling and Abigail suddenly find their fear abating, labored breathing returning to normal.

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
4d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 2, 6) = 18

Abigail doubles back, followed by Sacha, drawing her mace.

Koremar was relieved that they had taken out their foes without any more harm to themselves. He looked around for something to tie up the unconscious satyr.

You want to go see if you can find our scared friends Kreg? I will wait here.

"Stones and rain! What was that? Some evil of the mind, or a witch's foul spell of sorts." Thunder rushed back, following close behind Abigail.

Kreg lets out a sigh of relief as his opponent hit the ground. He didn't want to betray his attempt at hiding the true fear he felt by losing two of his allies during battle.

If Kreg was able to sense that the creature might stabilize, he would tell Koremar to finish it off before leaving.

Kreg nods at Koremar and quietly sneaks down the path his friends took while leaving.

Stealth: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (8) + 16 = 24
Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24