Of Kings and Commoners - Kingmaker AP

Game Master RPGGGM

Vernon lunges at Luna as the guard roaches continental continue to stand firm.

I'm just gonna call it for what it is; smart phone auto-correct is crap, and just goes to prove how stupid the phone is. Give me a real keyboard any day. ;)

Zokon lets a pair of shots fly knowing that if the Belia wants to stand and cut the rope, he will make her bleed for the attempt.

Both his arrows miss the railing and while the rat skirts the first shot the follow up nicks her as she reaches toward the line.

She spits her hate at Zokon. "First we kill the cat and the big girl, then we return for you!"

claw: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

claw: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Then Belia severs the line with her razor-clawed hands. She steps back 5-feet--using the giant Scarlet as further cover!

The scow, free of its moorings, begins to move with the current.

The roaches' instincts drive them to attack more bite-sized prey than the imposing Scarlet or even the svelte Alia.

bite v Posh: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12 damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 Miss

The rustier roach snaps at Posh but misses deft the gnome. Meanwhile, it continues to leak transparent blood on the gangplank from its wound. 1 hp damage.

bite v Numalar: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19 damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 Hit, but DR 10!

The darker bug bites Numalar who discorporates in a flash of magical fire and a puff of smoke, reappearing whole an instant later and causing a moment of hesitation in the oily black roach.

Conditions: Green areas are considered difficult. The lighting is dimming, but still light enough to not be dim. The trash, the scow's railing and the height out of the water give creatures on the deck partial cover from creatures on the dock.

Round 3
The bold may act!
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__ Zokon
__ Roaches
__ Belia -5 hp
__ Alia
__ Numalar
__ Posh
__ Scarlet -9 hp
__ Celyne
__ Luna -7 hp
__ Vernon
__ The scow

Belia -5 hp; black roach -11 hp; rusty roach -22 hp staggered

Seeing the Rat on board sever the rope, Alia redoubles her efforts, stabbing at the beast once more, then moving up on the ship.

Attack+Flank: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17 Damage: 2d4 + 5 ⇒ (3, 1) + 5 = 9

Acrobatics(if Roach is STILL standing): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
I placed myself on the ship,flanking with Luna(want to spellstrike next round), hoping the roach dies and I can move freely. Otherwise I guess I'm still below Roachie with the Acrobatics.

Seeing the Rat on board sever the rope, Alia redoubles her efforts, stabbing at the beast once more, then moving up on the ship.

I placed myself on the ship, flanking with Luna, hoping the roach dies and I can move freely.

Alia, alas cannot find a way past the hissing beetle.

AC 18; CMB check DC 19 to move through its square. I'll move you back. And....

SNAP! (bite, AoO): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22 damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 Ouch!

The roach also takes 1 hp for its trouble.

Round 3
The bold may act!
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__ Zokon -3 hp
__ Roaches
__ Belia -5
__ Alia -8 hp
__ Numalar
__ Posh
__ Scarlet -9 hp
__ Celyne
__ Luna -7 hp
__ Vernon
__ The scow

Belia -5 hp, black roach -11 hp, rusty roach -23 hp staggered

EDIT: updated the above with previous incurred (unhealed) damage.

That bug is going to drop drop from AoOs before we hit it. Numular, burning hands may be our best hope here.

"Always violence."

Did that rusty roach move closer to the ship? It provokes from my 10 ft reach.

Scarlet turns bright red, wreathes her weapons in flame. "Too many lives lost out of stupid anger. No more."

Bloodrage Activated

Longsword, TWF: 1d20 + 5 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 5 + 2 - 2 = 23
Damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 4) + 4 = 12
Fire Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Masterwork Shortsword, TWF: 1d20 + 6 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 2 - 2 = 24
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Fire Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Scarlet puts all her strength into downing Belia as quickly as possible. If the first strike takes her down, Scarlet will squish everyone's favorite roach.

acro to jump the 5' onto the scow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

Hopefully that will land her next to scarlet, and she casts cure light wounds on her...

clw scarlet: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Belia smiles as she picks her way toward Scarlet. The look turns to stupefied surprise as the enlarged warrior caught in a squeeze between the mid-castle and rail (for a further -4 to hit) still manages to land two powerful, fiery blows upon her that leave the rat girl sucking for air but still standing.

Vernon's snout twitches.

Celyne leaps across the gap as the scow slowly starts to move off and grabs the railing. The deck is elevated above the dock. Details.

Celyne climb (over the railing, -1 AC penalty): 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (8) - 1 = 7

The scow's sides are slick with algae and her boots struggle to find purchase.

Celyne is hanging off the rail but needs a DC 10 climb check to reach the deck.

Rusty hasn't moved. He's currently staggered and only gets one standard or move action per round.

Round 3
The bold may act!
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__ Zokon -3 hp
__ Roaches
__ Belia -23
__ Alia -8 hp
__ Numalar
__ Posh
__ Scarlet -9 hp
__ Celyne
__ Luna -7 hp
__ Vernon
__ The scow

Belia -23 hp, black roach -11 hp, rusty roach -23 hp staggered

Luna attacks the rat again...

to hit claw: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 2 = 11
dmg if hits: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

to hit claw: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 2 = 7
dmg if hits: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

to hit bite: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 + 2 = 13
dmg if hits: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

gah! pathetic

but for some reason her heart doesn't quite seem in it... maybe she's distracted by Celyne's plight.

Oops. Scarlet deals 2 extra damage due to Posh's bardsong.

What? Posh is singing? In that case I smashed the bug!!! I only lacked +1 to hit, but was not aware he was performing!

that gives luna +1 to hit and damage on those rolls too,though i'm not sure it will make a difference.

I usually start it at the begining of the round so it should be running. If not I'd start up now, coming up with something Jovial, yet inspirational.

Posh decides to attempt to get involved in the combat and help out Alia, drawing his heavy mace and stepping forward to attempt to smash the rusty roach, however his swing goes off-target.

I'm guessing this is inspirational. Sotra. So sure, in which case Belia drops to the deck and Vernon's twitch becomes a snarl.

For a moment, Numalar seems to change to solid gold when struck by the roach.

Numalar takes another swipe at the black roach with his flaming hand.
Still holding the charge from last round.

Produce Flame vs. Touch AC (+1 bard song): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Numalar then steps back between Posh and Zokon.

"Zokon, if worst comes to worst, perhaps you could throw me onto the boat."
Maybe nobody tosses a dwarf, but I figure gnomes are fair game! :) FYI, Numalar with gear weighs about 50 lbs. It might take both hands, but Zokon with his 16 STR could probably throw Numalar 10 feet.

"No you stay ranged support if it comes down to it I can jump and engage at close range"

that gives luna +1 to hit and damage on those rolls too,though i'm not sure it will make a difference.

Alas, no.

The rust-colored roach's final exertion combined with the damage inflicted by Alia last round finally drops the beast into a puddle of it's own transparent blood.

Conditions: Green areas are considered difficult. The lighting is dimming, but still light enough to not be dim. The trash, the scow's railing and the height out of the water give creatures on the deck partial cover from creatures on the dock.

Numalar misses with his flame as the beetle comes in low at him.

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

Round 3
The bold may act!
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__ Zokon -3 hp
__ Roach
__ Belia -27, down
__ Alia -8 hp
__ Numalar
__ Posh
__ Scarlet -9 hp
__ Celyne
__ Luna -7 hp
__ Vernon
__ The scow

Belia -27 hp down, black roach -11 hp, rusty roach -33 hp down

going to work

Zokon refocuses and fires a pair of shots at the black roach without fully analysing it's weaknesses

longbow+pbs+RS: 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 6 - 2 = 221d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 61d100 ⇒ 24

longbow+pbs+RS: 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 6 - 2 = 191d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 81d100 ⇒ 23

going to work

Zokon refocuses and fires a pair of shots at the black roach without fully analysing it's weaknesses

Noted, thanks. Before that though, Posh you're up.

Posh, I'm delaying you and assuming you continue your performance.

Vernon slashes at Luna hoping to cripple the cat before moving on to the giantess, but in his mounting agitation misses.

rapier: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12 damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

The scow moves off 30' down the boardwalk away from the dockside battle, with Celyne still clinging to her side, the half-elf's boots kicking in the water.

Zokon I'll assume takes a 5-foot step back to avoid an AoO and shoots the black roach at point blank range--twice, hard enough to drop most creatures--except tenacious giant roaches.

It returns the favor snapping at, but missing Zokon.

bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15 damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Conditions: Green areas are considered difficult. The lighting is dimming, but still light enough to not be dim. The trash, the scow's railing and the height out of the water give creatures on the deck partial cover from creatures on the dock.

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

Round 4
The bold may act!
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__ Zokon -3 hp
__ Black roach -24 hp
__ Alia -8 hp
__ Numalar
__ Posh
__ Scarlet -9 hp
__ Celyne
__ Luna -7 hp
__ Vernon
__ The scow

Belia down; black roach -24 hp, staggered; rusty roach down

Numalar looks with dismay at the boat as it begins to drift quickly downstream. "Selbina's Tears! Alia, Posh; I'll deal with this roach - one of you grab the rope that was on the front and toss it to Scarlet!"

I think the other end of the rope that Vernon cut is attached to the post that is closest to Scarlet.

Numalar takes a step back. "Enough of this nonsense. Qa' quv!"

5' step back and cast burning hands. @GGGM: I will try to angle the cone upwards so as not to light the pier on fire.

Burning Hands reflex DC 16: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 2, 1) + 3 = 8
Meh... not a great roll but hopefully it's enough. If not, maybe Alia can finish it off and Posh can go for the rope?

@Numalar: Can't be enough. In this case, we know exactly that they have 34 "HP" total, as my attack put it at -33 HP, but it only dropped after attacking me and going to -34 HP, preventing me from boarding the scow

@GM: Is the pier wide enough to evade the beetle while going after the scow? As in, move "below" it on the map? Or is the pier only 15 foot wide and it sits square in the middle?...Stupid beetle is stupid, but Scarlet and Luna are trapped on the boat, so I'd go after that rope(or get in position to try and jump aboard).

@Numalar: Can't be enough. In this case, we know exactly that they have 34 "HP" total, as my attack put it at -33 HP, but it only dropped after attacking me and going to -34 HP, preventing me from boarding the scow

@GM: Is the pier wide enough to evade the beetle while going after the scow? As in, move "below" it on the map? Or is the pier only 15 foot wide and it sits square in the middle?...Stupid beetle is stupid, but Scarlet and Luna are trapped on the boat, so I'd go after that rope(or get in position to try and jump aboard).

There is more pier (width and length), but is there more time? ;)

The mooring ropes were cut from the scow by Belia and aren't more than foot-long tassels hanging from the scow's sides. The long ends are hanging from the dock.

Also the beetle takes a point of damage for attacking Zokon when it did.

Black roach Reflex save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Numalar's breath raises horrid welts upon the roach's back. Air and fluid boil from its spiracles.

The dock, remarkably, does not catch fire.

Round 4
The bold may act!
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__ Zokon -3 hp
__ Black roach -33 hp
__ Alia -8 hp
__ Numalar
__ Posh
__ Scarlet -9 hp
__ Celyne
__ Luna -7 hp
__ Vernon
__ The scow

Belia down; black roach -33 hp, staggered; rusty roach down

@Numalar: Can't be enough. In this case, we know exactly that they have 34 "HP" total, as my attack put it at -33 HP, ...

Argh... so it has 1 HP left. Damn!

Scarlet leans over and pulls Celyne up on the ship deck.

Bloodrage Strength: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 3 + 2 = 24

"Let's put the other rat down, then get control of the ship!"

Scarlet hustles over, squeezing around the ship towards Vernon.

Alia of the Blade wrote:

@Numalar: Can't be enough. In this case, we know exactly that they have 34 "HP" total, as my attack put it at -33 HP, ...

Argh... so it has 1 HP left. Damn!

Yep. We could kill it by provoking -_- Only I don't know that in-character, so doing total defense and rushing past the roach to kill it would not make sense. Am still considering options, but with Scarlet, Celyne and Luna stuck on the ship and Posh MIA right now...well, right now I'm in favor of evading the roach, and letting Zokon finish it off. He won't have other good targets next round otherwise...also I can only fast-swap from bow to blade by dropping the bow. I would not drop my blade, so swapping to ranged would take too long.

Seeing the ship take off, Alia will start running, curving around the bug, using the full breadth of the pier to get a good running start towards the Scow.
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
Running, jumping aboard...if you are disinclined to let me "run" arked, instead of pure straight line, I'd jump right from where I am, towards the end of the scow. Just seemed to make more sense like this, flavorwise.
Climb: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15 if necessary

Celyne struggles to climb up onto the deck and finds herself lifted in the air and placed gently onto the deck by Scarlet...

"Thank you, Scarlet."

If Scarlet looks okay, she'll start casting summon monster.

Luna steps to the side to get flank with Scarlet and lays into the ratman.

to hit claw: 1d20 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 2 + 2 + 1 = 16
dmg if hits: 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 = 6

to hit claw: 1d20 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 2 + 2 + 1 = 24
dmg if hits: 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 = 5

to hit claw: 1d20 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 2 + 2 + 1 = 25
dmg if hits: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 1 = 7

to confirm claw: 1d20 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 2 + 2 + 1 = 21
xtra dmg if crits: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 1 = 4

Luna steps to the side to get flank with Scarlet and lays into the ratman.

Don't forget the bardic performance!

ok, thanks, I added the performance in at +1 to hit and dmg... thanks for the heads up, Numalar.

Zokon moves 30ft down the pier to the rope and picks it up ready to throw to any that need it

Celyne struggles to climb up onto the deck and finds herself lifted in the air and placed gently onto the deck by Scarlet...

"Thank you, Scarlet."

If Scarlet looks okay, she'll start casting summon monster.

Scarlet looks wounded, without a heal check (or input from the would-be patient) you can't really assert more.

Let me know what you do since Scarlet moved you, you have a full round.

Luna attacks and this time manages to scratch the rat man.

Timing it so that Scarlet and Celyne are out of her path, while also accounting for the scow's speed and the roach's reach, Alia a full-blooded elven warrior dashes around the bug and leaps aboard, touching down briefly on the rail of the scow and then stepping lightly to the deck.

Luna attacks and this time (thanks in part to the power of comedy) manages to scratch the rat man. Twice!

Vernon looks over the situation and smiles slyly.

Conditions: Green areas are considered difficult. The lighting is dimming, but still light enough to not be dim. The trash, the scow's railing and the height out of the water give creatures on the deck partial cover from creatures on the dock.

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

Round 4
The bold may act!
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__ Zokon -3 hp
__ Black roach -33 hp
__ Numalar
__ Posh
__ Scarlet -9 hp
__ Alia -8 hp
__ Celyne
__ Luna -7 hp
__ Vernon -3 hp
__ The scow

Belia down; black roach -33 hp, staggered; rusty roach down

Pending Posh and Celyne. Zokon's next round is noted.

Celyne moves to Scarlet's side and casts cure light wounds on Scarlet.

clw on Scarlet: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Posh continues his performance and to smack the roach on the head with his heavy mace.

attack: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 2 + 1 = 23

crit threat: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 2 + 1 = 14

damage: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 5) = 9

Not a critical, but more than enough to squash the vermin.

Vernon closes with Scarlet trying to keep her pinned between the mid-castle and the scows rail. 5-foot move.

His eyes grow wide with surprise at a point just over Scarlet's shoulder.

bluff (feint v Scarlet DC 11): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

The scow continues to move off, picking up speed. 35-foot move.

Conditions: Green areas are considered difficult. The lighting is dimming, but still light enough to not be dim. The trash, the scow's railing and the height out of the water give creatures on the deck partial cover from creatures on the dock.

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

Round 5
The bold may act!
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__ Zokon -3 hp (grabs rope)
__ Numalar
__ Posh
__ Scarlet -5 hp
__ Alia -8 hp
__ Celyne
__ Luna -7 hp
__ Vernon -3 hp
__ The scow

Belia down; black roach down; rusty roach down

Luna attacks Vernon again, keeping him between herself and Scarlet.

claw: 1d20 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 2 + 2 + 1 = 21
dmg if hits: 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 = 3

claw: 1d20 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 2 + 2 + 1 = 25
dmg if hits: 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 = 5

to confirm claw crit: 1d20 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 2 + 2 + 1 = 23
xtra dmg if confirms: 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 = 3

bite: 1d20 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 2 + 2 + 1 = 23
dmg if hits: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 1 = 4

Luna attacks Vernon again, keeping him between herself and Scarlet.

The big cat's attacks land, but they barely seem to damage the wily rat-man. -3 hp of damage gets through.

Celyne moves over to Alia and casts cure light wounds on her.

clw alia: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Conditions: Green areas are considered difficult. The lighting is dimming, but still light enough to not be dim. The trash, the scow's railing and the height out of the water give creatures on the deck partial cover from creatures on the dock.

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

Round 5
The bold may act!
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__ Zokon -3 hp (grabs rope)
__ Numalar
__ Posh
__ Scarlet -5 hp
__ Alia -2 hp
__ Celyne
__ Luna -7 hp
__ Vernon -6 hp
__ The scow

Belia down; black roach down; rusty roach down

I need to get LUna some silver claw sheaths, lol, or maybe half silver/half cold iron?

Enlarge Putty Tat?

"Thanks, Celyne...and you, Vernon, will PAY for your crimes!"

Focusing her soul and being into the blade, Alia draws forth magic from it, and the air around her weapon seems colder than reasonably possible.
Spellstriking with Frostbite, using Bonded Object to cast
Then she moves up towards Vernon and attempts to stab him.
Attack: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 5 + 1 = 24 Damage: 2d4 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (4, 2) + 5 + 1 = 12 weapon and Frostbite: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 nonlethal cold + Vernon is fatigued as long as nonlethal damage remains.
Crit?: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 1 = 11 Probably not...

"By Macrathane's Codpiece - The current is swift here!"

Numalar runs to catch up with the boat. Running for 4 x move = 80 feet. Not much else I can do.

"Sorry, Vernon. You looked into the Abyss, and it pulled you in."
With the rat in range, Scarlet makes her full attack.

Longsword, Bloodrage, Squeezed, Flanking, TWF, Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 5 + 2 - 4 + 2 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 5 + 2 - 4 + 2 - 2 + 1 = 16
Enlarged Damage: 2d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (4, 6) + 5 + 1 = 16

Mwrk Shortword, Bloodrage, Squeezed, Flanking, TWF: 1d20 + 6 + 2 - 4 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 2 - 4 + 2 - 2 = 7
Enlarged Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7

Scarlet keeps her view focused on Vernon, but he seems surprised by something. Scarlet drops her guard and pays attention to...whatever he's looking at.
"Huh? What?"
Scarlet has been feinted. Her AC should be...11 versus his next melee attack.

Can Zokon see Vernon atm.. there looks to be an obstacle in the way

The mid-castle gives him total cover from you.

Zokon will drop the rope and then run 30ft and leap onto the boat and seemingly into trash

"Gah! Again....?

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28

And he sticks the landing! Look at all those 10s! 10, 10, 9.9, 10, and what's this?! 6.7 from the Chelexian judge. Still he can't be disappointed with that performance.

You just wait, next level I'll put a point into acrobatics, too! What with getting 2 natural 20's in it during this plot arc...