With the heart of the Stolen Lands explored and the bandits who ruled there scattered, the long-contested realm finally lies open for pioneers and settlers to stake their claims.:
Amid the rush of opportunistic travelers, the PCs find themselves stewards over a new domain, tasked with the responsibility of guiding and guarding a fledgling nation struggling to grow upon a treacherous borderland. Yet the threats to this new nation quickly prove themselves greater than mere bandits and wild beasts, as the monstrous natives of the hills and forests rampage forth to slaughter all who have trespassed upon their territory. Can the PCs hold the land they’ve fought so hard to explore and tame? Or will their legend be just one more lost to the fangs of the Stolen Lands?
Ha! Your correct.. I still shoot him for being a devil worshipper. .. and Alia no acrobatics? For shame how can you be a semi-Deedlit without it and letting a filthy human out jump an elf.... :-)
Mainly by being utterly skills-starved since Magus only gets a ridiculous 2 points per level, and us Elves get no fancy extra point per level either like you humans. I so wish we had background skills ^_^...either way, next level I'll have it covered, and you didn't outjump me...you had a better result, but I still had a critical success *tongue*
Zokon jumps. Did you need me to put you somewhere?
Scarlet's swings wildly at Vernon who slips in closer under her blades.
But Alia makes him pay for discounting her though not critically so by scraping his ribs.
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!
_________________
__ Zokon -3 hp (grabs rope)
__ Numalar
__ Posh
__ Scarlet -5 hp
__ Alia -2 hp
__ Celyne
__ Luna -7 hp
__ Vernon -13 hp plus -4 non lethal
__ The scow
Vernon -13 hp plus -4 non lethal, fatigued; Belia down; black roach down; rusty roach down
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Just wanted to get this out there: If I ever end up ill, or on a work trip where I can't post, please, definitely bot me to keep things going.
Don't misunderstand: I'm totally fine with waiting on Posh here, hoping he is better again soon, but I see little he can do except try and run after the scow as well - Zokon already put in his next rounds action on running and jumping, and unless Vernon has some fancy trick up his sleeve, I think he should go down soon, which makes waiting all the more difficult ^_^
Gnome Sorcerer 4 | AC: 15, TAC: 13, FAC: 13, CMD: 11 | HP 7/23 | Fort +2, Ref +3, Will +6 | Init +5 | Perception +9, Sense Motive +2, Darkvision 60' |
Resources:
Spell Slots available: 1st: 5/8 2nd: 3/4 Claws: 8/8 rounds left SLAs: Dancing Lights, Prestidigitation, Flare, Produce Flame
FYI, Since the scow moves before Numalar, he will probably have to run again to get ahead of the scow, since if the scow moves 30' and he moves 20' I don't think he will have LOS to attack Vernon. OTOH, it looks like everyone else has things in hand now. So if you don't hear from me next time that is what I will do.
Speaking of botting.... I would imagine that Posh would actually run (x4 speed) to keep up with the boat and project his improv routine to his friends.
Wary of opponents on all sides, Vernon ducks under Scarlet's guard stabs her through her shoulder. With his free hand he opens the door next to him.
The scow continues picking up speed (40-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!
_________________
__ Zokon -3 hp
__ Numalar
__ Posh
__ Scarlet -17 hp
__ Alia -2 hp
__ Celyne
__ Luna -7 hp
__ Vernon -13 hp plus -4 non lethal
__ The scow
Vernon -13 hp plus -4 non lethal, fatigued, fighting defensively +2 AC/-4 Atk; Belia down; black roach down; rusty roach down
just FYI: I think Zokon actually jumps on the Scow this round. Last he went with the rope, and before he shot the black beetle...it's kind of hard to keep track because he pre-posts his action before it's our turn again....
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Alia stabs at Vernon again, but times it as he just bends forward as she strikes, and misses. (Holding one charge still)
Since Luna is on difficult terrain, I could not flank with Scarlet even if she moves after her attack...but maybe Luna could try a CMB against Vernon since her claws don't really seem to get through much...like tripping or grabbing him, so he can't get away? Did Celyne train anything like this with her?
Either way, I'd wait for Scarlet and Luna before attacking...if either of them dislodges Vernon from the spot he is in, I'd 5-foot step to his previous location and close the door again.
hp 21/21 AC 19, 16, 14 saves F 4, R 7, W 3, bab 2, init +3, spd 40, cmb 4, cmd 17 tiger
skills:
acro 8, climb 1, perc 6, stealth 7/11, swim 1
you know, Luna can rake too... not sure how that works... it says rake works if she either bites or claws... but not sure if she needs to grapple first or not - it doesn't say one way or the other in the rules... and she doesn't have the grab ability til 7th lvl, but says she can still rake...
on the offchance, she can get that rake in without grappling or with a grapple, I'll try a grapple roll:
But here's how Rake works. Rake represents the attacks Luna can make with her rear claws, so most of the time Luna will not get to rake because she is standing on those legs.
PRD wrote:
Rake (Ex) A creature with this special attack gains extra natural attacks under certain conditions, typically when it grapples its foe. In addition to the options available to all grapplers, a monster with the rake ability gains two free claw attacks that it can use only against a grappled foe. The bonus and damage caused by these attacks is included in the creature's description. A monster with the rake ability must begin its turn already grappling to use its rake—it can't begin a grapple and rake in the same turn.
Format: rake (2 claws +8, 1d4+2); Location: Special Attacks.
Note the highlighted text. On its own Rake provides extra attacks when grappling, but you have to start the round grappled. Not a very powerful ability on its own, but it can be useful. This isn't just when Luna grapples an enemy; it also applies whe something else grapples Luna (which would be a very bad idea). Under the grapple rules a creature with natural attacks can use all of them while in a grapple.
There are abilities that allow Rake to be applied outside this, but an ability that also allows rake attacks will specify so in the description (see pounce, below).
FYI Luna does not have any special ability to grapple. Grappling will still be a standard action for her, so unless you have given her the Improved Grapple feat she will take attacks of opportunity when she tries to grapple.
At 7th level things change a LOT. Luna gains two abilties: Grab and Pounce.
Pounce will probably get a lot of use. A pounce attack lets a creature attack with all it's natural attacks at the end of a charge, including Rake attacks. The logic is that since Luna is pouncing, she is making some kind of leap and is landing on the enemy with all 4 paws. So she is going to want to charge a lot.
Grab allows Luna a free grapple attempt without provoking after hitting with the triggering attack. Regular tigers can grab with claws or bite so I assume Luna could too. So if she attacks and any of those attacks hit she can initiate a grapple (at +4 as well).
Sadly, Rake doesn't do a whole lot until Luna is 7th level. But Luna already does a lot of damage.
Aye, but don't disregard the option of grappling itself. While Luna would have taken an AoO for initiating a grapple(without improved grapple), he is fighting defensively with a -4 to attack. And aside from being able to rake next round, AND keeping him in a position, there's further benefits that would be very helpful in this situation whereas her normal attacks will not get through his damage resistance most times.
Grappled Condition:
A grappled creature is restrained by a creature, trap, or effect. Grappled creatures cannot move and take a –4 penalty to Dexterity. A grappled creature takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls and combat maneuver checks, except those made to grapple or escape a grapple. In addition, grappled creatures can take no action that requires two hands to perform. A grappled character who attempts to cast a spell or use a spell-like ability must make a concentration check (DC 10 + grappler's CMB + spell level), or lose the spell. Grappled creatures cannot make attacks of opportunity.
A grappled creature cannot use Stealth to hide from the creature grappling it, even if a special ability, such as hide in plain sight, would normally allow it to do so. If a grappled creature becomes invisible, through a spell or other ability, it gains a +2 circumstance bonus on its CMD to avoid being grappled, but receives no other benefit.
That would have been -4 to Dex(-2 AC), a further -2 on attack rolls, no attacks of opportunity, difficult casting, and no escaping through that door. Compared to 0 damage, thats not a bad deal.
Scarlet misses, Alia misses, Luna's one strike that lands seems ineffectual, Zokon finally sticks that landing and declares war on Cheliax. Celyne gives Scarlet some much needed hit points.
"BLAST IT!" Vernon cries as Scarlet's wounds slowly knit together and his enemies close in.
Numalar, the scow had continued to slowly accelerate last round, moving 40-feet.
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!
_________________
__ Zokon -3 hp
__ Numalar
__ Posh
__ Scarlet -13 hp
__ Alia -2 hp
__ Celyne
__ Luna -7 hp
__ Vernon -13 hp plus -4 non lethal
__ The scow
Vernon -13 hp plus -4 non lethal, fatigued, fighting defensively +2 AC/-4 Atk; Belia down; black roach down; rusty roach down
Gnome Sorcerer 4 | AC: 15, TAC: 13, FAC: 13, CMD: 11 | HP 7/23 | Fort +2, Ref +3, Will +6 | Init +5 | Perception +9, Sense Motive +2, Darkvision 60' |
Resources:
Spell Slots available: 1st: 5/8 2nd: 3/4 Claws: 8/8 rounds left SLAs: Dancing Lights, Prestidigitation, Flare, Produce Flame
RPGGGM wrote:
Numalar, the scow had continued to slowly accelerate last round, moving 40-feet.
Can Numalar tell what its means of propulsion is? How is it moving so fast? Are there oars going from below decks?
Numalar mutters a curse under his breath and continues to run.
Running 80' again. Nothing else I can do, aside from call it quits and head back to the tavern. BTW this puts me 10' off the map.
Alia of the Blade wrote:
Aye, but don't disregard the option of grappling itself.
Oh, I'm not, just pointing out that there's a risk, and also that Luna can't make a full round of attacks and also grapple, not until she gets to 7th level.
Oh, I'm not, just pointing out that there's a risk, and also that Luna can't make a full round of attacks and also grapple, not until she gets to 7th level.
Noted, but the kitty could also realize that her "full round of attacks" simply doesn't scratch her prey(literally, unless she crits), and opt for a different approach. Hence why I said, in certain situations(such as dealing with DR) it may, despite risk, be a more beneficial approach- Alia is quite certain that with one good hit(6-17 damage, after DR applies, more if critting), she'd knock Vernon out so opt's not to take combat maneuvers -
Male Gnome Bard/ 3rd AC: 15 (T 12, FF 14), HP 20/20 5NL, Fort +2, Ref +6, Will +1; +2 Enchantment | CMB +1, CMD 14 | Init +3 | Perc +4
Posh looks down at the water below, seeing as there doesn't appear to be a bridge and frowns.
"Do we have to board?" he pouts, looking down into the murky water.
Can Numalar tell what its means of propulsion is? How is it moving so fast? Are there oars going from below decks?
Just the river's current dragging it along, uncontrolled. Are those boats ahead? Why, yes they are.
Unless the scow's course is corrected Numalar does some quick math (Knowledge engineering/arcana) and determines it will crash into a moored river galley in 4 rounds!
Numalar is the first to note the danger (about 200') ahead and Posh ponders danger below.
Vernon smiles and points toward the looming dragon boat ahead. Anyone turn to look? ;)
"You're all going to die! HAHAHAHAHA!"
He then steps 5 feet into the doorway and slams the door shut behind him, apparently locking it as well.
The scow continues to move forward! Moving another 45-feet (or about 3 mph--Yes, high-octane action reaching speeds of 3!).
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 6
The bold may act!
_________________
__ Zokon -3 hp
__ Numalar
__ Posh
__ Scarlet -13 hp
__ Alia -2 hp
__ Celyne
__ Luna -7 hp
__ Vernon -13 hp plus -4 non lethal
__ The scow
Vernon -13 hp plus -4 non lethal, fatigued; Belia down; black roach down; rusty roach down
At about 2 meters a second, even if we ram another ship, we should not die in a fiery blast...unless you're michael bay OR that rat has some other surprise...but then, would he be so ruthless to blow up his sister?
Gnome Sorcerer 4 | AC: 15, TAC: 13, FAC: 13, CMD: 11 | HP 7/23 | Fort +2, Ref +3, Will +6 | Init +5 | Perception +9, Sense Motive +2, Darkvision 60' |
Resources:
Spell Slots available: 1st: 5/8 2nd: 3/4 Claws: 8/8 rounds left SLAs: Dancing Lights, Prestidigitation, Flare, Produce Flame
RPGGGM wrote:
The scow continues to move forward! Moving another 45-feet (or about 3 mph--Yes, high-octane action reaching speeds of 3!).
Actually, it's about 5.1 mph, or 4.4 knots. Pretty good for a vessel that is drifting. A sailing vessel going 10 mph is making very good time. I don't necessarily buy the speeds listed in the CRB for ships, but if you go by those the fastest ship on the list cannot make headway upstream with a current this fast.
The CRB lists a range of 10-40 feet per round as a "fast current" for rivers. Above that you get rapids.
from Vehicles: Rafts, barges, keelboats, and rowboats are most often used on lakes and rivers. If going downstream, add the speed of the current (typically 3 miles per hour) to the speed of the vehicle. In addition to 10 hours of being rowed, the vehicle can also float an additional 14 hours, if someone can guide it, adding an additional 42 miles to the daily distance traveled. These vehicles can’t be rowed against any significant current, but they can be pulled upstream by draft animals on the shores....it seems intended that some listed ships cannot compete against the regular current. We are a bit faster, but then, this is a docking area, which means it's not a natural flow...same as you will see "fortified" river-channels in cities go faster than natural rivers out in wilderness...but yeah, 45 feet is definitely faster than 3 mph(which would be 26.4 feet per round)
My bad. I'm confusing round times. The Scow's moving at 30 ft/rd (about 3.4 mph). 6 rounds until impact.
The door buckles but does not break under Scarlet's blow. -7 hp.
The scow continues to move forward! Moving another 45-feet (or about 3 mph--Yes, high-octane action reaching speeds of 3!).
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 6
The bold may act!
_________________
__ Zokon -3 hp
__ Numalar
__ Posh
__ Scarlet -13 hp
__ Alia -2 hp
__ Celyne
__ Luna -7 hp
__ Vernon -13 hp plus -4 non lethal
__ The scow
Vernon -13 hp plus -4 non lethal, fatigued; Belia down; black roach down; rusty roach down
Aye...I kinda hoped Scarlet would get the door. Simply because I'm unsure how this will be handled. Either call is fine but it's up to you. If I attack the door with the intent to break it, do I automatically discharge the second use of frostbite? Or can I hold that charge? Spell specifies "creature touched" so a door should not be a valid target, but honestly I never thought about how these things interact if I'm not holding a charge with my hand, but with a weapon...
Following up on Scarlets blow, Alia attempts to pierce the door near the locks area, hoping to cause the wood around it to break.
Attack:1d20 ⇒ 13Damage:2d4 + 6 ⇒ (2, 3) + 6 = 11 "Vernon, you cannot hide in there. You killed people for your petty revenge, and we cannot let you continue." The ratgirl is probably bleeding out...but thats just as well...they only thing they can expect from this city is a noose, anyway...it's better if it's over swiftly.
Well, look at the bright side: at least it keeps up the Performance(Comedy)...most other types would turn into "Performance(Blubb-blubb-blubb)" after that ;)
"You were shrewd enough to enact this plan using bribery and other means. You are no fool. You feel you had your reasons, but you failed. You know there is nothing left for you. Choose a swift end by the blade, or swinging on a rope in front of an audience...but choose fast, we have no time to waste on this ship"
The city will not allow them to redeem themselves....then again, they did kill innocents without regret...so they need to be stopped. We should make sure their associates also get punished...
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 6
The bold may act!
_________________
__ Zokon -3 hp
__ Numalar
__ Posh
__ Scarlet -13 hp
__ Alia -2 hp
__ Celyne
__ Luna -7 hp
__ Vernon -13 hp plus -4 non lethal
__ The scow
Vernon -13 hp plus -4 non lethal, fatigued; Belia down; black roach down; rusty roach down
"Do come out, and I'll call off the cat... surrender peacably, or go down like a rat in a sinking ship.. literally if we crash... "
Celyne While I admire the diplomatic effort, time will not allow it. Were Vernon merely indifferent to your efforts he might be persuaded in the allotted time (like sailors on the craft he is about to crash into might be persuaded to get out of his way), but actual diplomacy is going to take time, time you recognize you do not have. Feel free to restate your actions if you like. Otherwise, it will take you a full minute (9 more rounds after this one) to make the roll.
Random dice roll:
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
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 6
The bold may act!
_________________
__ Zokon -3 hp
__ Numalar
__ Posh
__ Scarlet -13 hp
__ Alia -2 hp
__ Celyne
__ Luna -7 hp
__ Vernon -13 hp plus -4 non lethal
__ The scow
Vernon -13 hp plus -4 non lethal, fatigued; Belia down; black roach down; rusty roach down
Celyne calls off the cat (free action) and scowls at Vernon.
"Give up now, it's your only chance."
If he's still armed with something metal, she'll cast burning disarm on him...
This spell causes a metal object to instantly become red hot. A creature holding the item may attempt a Reflex save to drop it and take no damage (even if it is not their turn), otherwise the hot metal deals 1d4 points of fire damage per caster level (maximum 5d4). Circumstances that prevent the creature from dropping the item (such as a locked gauntlet) mean the creature gets no saving throw. The heat does not harm the item, and it does not get hot enough or last long enough to ignite flammable objects. The item cools to its previous temperature almost instantly. If cast underwater, burning disarm deals half damage and boils the surrounding water.
burning disarm dmg if he doesn't drop the weapon:2d4 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7
He then retreats down the stairs into a lantern lit hold and pulling his crossbow.
Numalar rushes ahead to warn the other boat.
prof (sailor):1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Quickly they commence moving out of the way.
One of the rivermen yells back. "GET THAT SCOW UNDER CONTROL!!"
Meanwhile Posh takes the big plunge.
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 7
The bold may act!
_________________ __ Zokon -3 hp
__ Numalar
__ Posh
__ Scarlet -13 hp
__ Alia -2 hp
__ Celyne
__ Luna -7 hp
__ Vernon -13 hp plus -4 non lethal
__ The scow
Vernon -13 hp plus -4 non lethal, fatigued; Belia down; black roach down; rusty roach down
