Of Kings and Commoners - Kingmaker AP

Game Master RPGGGM

@ GGGM: What is the big thing in the middle of the map just south of the campfire? Is it another pit?

Yes.

Scarlet has the rope and will try to help up the man in the pit when her turn comes up.

We're not exactly in combat turns right now, so when you think you and everyone else is ready go ahead and go.

Oh, look at me for being patient!

Scarlet sheathes her swords, digs into her backpack and produces a length of rope. She emerges from the treeline and walks towards the pit. "No worries, Rain. We'll get Tamris out of there in a bit."

"Hey!" Scarlet calls into the pit. "You strong enough to climb out? I got a rope."

Scarlet's only reply is a low moan.

talon (higher ground, charge): 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 27 damage: 1d4 - 2 ⇒ (1) - 2 = -1 1 point of nonlethal damage!

ROUND 1
The Bold May Act!
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__ Numalar/Didymus
__ ?
__ Alia
__ Zokon
__ Scarlet
__ Posh
__ Celyne/Luna
__ ??
__ ???

Conditions dim light; map shrubbery = medium trees and dense ground cover as well (difficult terrain).

Death from above!

"WHOO!"

Scarlet was right to suspect a trap, but she expected an arrow, not an owl.

"Who? Who are you?"

Fort Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Scarlet checks the scratch and gazes upon the liquid seeping into the scratch. She stares deeply upon it. And stares, and stares...

She's not moving.

...Right...can't ready a Charge...Delaying to see if something/someone enters into the Low-Light Area around the Campfire...

Looks like Zokon can see

Fires two shots at the "Evil" owl

Longbow+Rs: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 121d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Longbow+Rs: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 61d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Posh decides to take out his handy crossbow, load it and fire a pot-shot at the creature, but doesn't get anywhere near enough.

attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Fan produces his lute but hesitates not wanting to break cover nor willing to leave Alia on her own on the northern flank.

ROUND 1
The Bold May Act!
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__ Numalar/Didymus
__ ?
__ Alia (delaying)
__ Fan (delaying as well)
__ Zokon
__ Scarlet
__ Posh
__ Celyne/Luna
__ ??
__ ???
__ Rain
__ ????

Conditions dim light; map shrubbery = medium trees and dense ground cover as well (difficult terrain).

Scarlet 1 nonlethal, paralyzed (round 1)

The tiny owl nimbly dodges out of the line of fire. You'd swear it is almost as if it were smugly laughing at you.

"Who-who-whooo!"

Totally thought that the moans were coming from the other pit! Makes a bit more sense now.

"Well Owl be damned!"

Numalar lets loose with his crossbow.

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
That's not likely to hit anything.

Numalar drops the crossbow and gets back on Sir Didymus.

I assume that I can't move now since that is a move action to mount and standard to shoot. I will use windy escape if hit.

If we can manage to roll even close to average we might have a chance.. but seeing as we are well below.. meh..

I assume that I can't move now since that is a move action to mount and standard to shoot. I will use windy escape if hit.

Correct. It would take you another move action to get your dog moving with a handle animal check. Druids and rangers I think get a little more leeway in those regards.

I'll post for Celyne and Luna later tonight if we don't hear anything. They're on your side so if you want to make suggestions please post 'em in the discussion thread... I know Scarlet isn't doing anything.... Ghoul touch is quite the dick spell.

That's not likely to hit anything.

If we can manage to roll even close to average we might have a chance.. but seeing as we are well below.. meh..

"Pbbt!" Notch flies off behind cover.

I'll just be a pincushion here, no pressure.

Achoo!

Come on. I'll bet one of you is hero enough to show yourself. And if not, wellll, you'll be short one dumpy red-head.

Celyne fires a crossbow bolt at the owl.

to hit: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
dmg if hits: 1d8 ⇒ 6

The terrible (but tiny) owl evades all attempts to bring it down.

Rain sniffs at Scarlet then winces and moves away.
Fortitude save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

ROUND 1
The Bold May Act!
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__ Numalar/Didymus
__ ? (delaying)
__ Alia (delaying)
__ Fan (delaying as well)
__ Zokon
__ Scarlet
__ Posh
__ Celyne/Luna
__ Notch
__ ???
__ Rain
__ ????

Conditions dim light; map shrubbery = medium trees and dense ground cover as well (difficult terrain).

Scarlet 1 nonlethal, paralyzed (round 1); Rain sickened

ROUND 2
The Bold May Act!
_________________
__ Numalar/Didymus
__ ?
__ Alia
__ Fan
__ Zokon
__ Scarlet (paralyzed)
__ Posh
__ Celyne/Luna
__ Notch
__ ???
__ Rain
__ ????

Conditions dim light; map shrubbery = medium trees and dense ground cover as well (difficult terrain).

Scarlet 1 nonlethal, paralyzed (round 2)

♫"Come on out, come out, wherever you are."♫

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

"D-did you hear that? What do we do?" Fan asks Alia.

Scarlet continues her one-woman impersonation of a shrub.

Zokon takes a move action towards Scarlet with his bow still ready and looking around

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Zokon Scarlet is giving off a terrible smell like something died in her armor. You need to make a Fortitude save (DC 15) each round starting now that you remain with in 10 feet of her or feel sickened.

Hmpf, it didn't die!

Yet!

Fort: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Last 3 rolls were a 20, 19,19.. when i needed a 5 and the rolls weren't really important.. now that I need it

Zokon will stumble back to outside the stench

The sniper takes her shot hitting Zokon in the thigh then moving into the dimness beyond the firelight.

repeating crossbow v Zokon (readied action): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22 1d8 ⇒ 8 hit

stealth (camouflage, sniping): 1d20 + 13 - 20 ⇒ (9) + 13 - 20 = 2

ROUND 2
The Bold May Act!
_________________
__ Numalar/Didymus
__ Alia
__ Fan
__ Meg the Snipe
__ Zokon (-8 hp)
__ Scarlet (paralyzed/ -1 nonlethal)
__ Posh
__ Celyne/Luna
__ Notch
__ ???
__ Rain
__ ????

Conditions dim light; map shrubbery = medium trees and dense ground cover as well (difficult terrain).

Scarlet paralyzed (round 2)

Fort: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17

Meg went before me so ill act based on her...

Zokon stumbles out of the stench and gets shot along the way and luckily not poisoned. He uses studied target on Meg.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

"Aaarg... a crossbow.. too weak to use a real craftsmans weapon and if I'm not mistaken. . Poison... lets get too it then"

Yep. Her trigger to act was when someone gets within 10' of Scarlet. So her action 'occurs' just before yours completes--You move she shoots you can move away from Scarlet. Your perception roll is reactionary so you do see her even though it appears someone--probably her--has set up at least one sniper's blind.

Numalar watches the owl fly away to the far side of the clearing.

"Let's Go, Sir Didymus!"

Numalar spurs Sir Didymus and he runs south of the pit and past Rain.

Double Move for Sir Didymus. The closest I get to Scarlet is 20'.

Numalar looks around trying to spot the enemy.

Not sure if I can see Meg yet.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Fan isn't good at being stealthy, and it's clear this isn't the time to talk.

"What should we do? Scarlet's a sitting duck out there!" He whispers to Alia.

Numalar Yep, you can see her.

ROUND 2
The Bold May Act!
_________________
__ Numalar/Didymus (Numalar still has a standard action)
__ Alia
__ Fan
__ Meg the Snipe
__ Zokon (-8 hp)
__ Scarlet (paralyzed/ -1 nonlethal)
__ Posh
__ Celyne/Luna
__ Notch
__ ???
__ Rain
__ ????

Conditions dim light; map shrubbery = medium trees and dense ground cover as well (difficult terrain).

Scarlet paralyzed (round 2)

"Stop talking. Draw them towards the others. Run. Loudly. Directly away from the noises."
Scarlet is vulnerable...they need another target...one that still has fight left...well, that can be provided.

Perception to pinpoint the location of the sounds nearby: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9
Stealth to move into a good ambush position without sound: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Ready action: If someone provokes an AoO from me: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 Damage: 2d4 + 5 ⇒ (3, 1) + 5 = 9
So, move action to get in better position(e.g. cover in the shrubbery), standard to ready action...since it's based on someone provoking by moving past, I'll also include the AoO for completeness sake:

Attack of Opportunity: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24 Damage: 2d4 + 5 ⇒ (3, 4) + 5 = 12
AoO Confirmation: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 Damage: 2d4 + 5 ⇒ (3, 4) + 5 = 12

And more lucky rolls on our side -_-

"That's the best plan, then." Mutters Fan. Scarlet, who have you gotten mixed with this time?

Fan double moves onto the open plain, moving towards Scarlet.
"Martha, there you are! I, the invincible Stylus, will rescue you!"
Bluff: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

"क्या बकवास है?"

"SQEEEERRAAAAGH!!!"

From the bottom of the pit.
"Tuskgutter...." *cough, cough, moan....*

The tremendous boar charges from cover past a surprised and obviously panicked pack of yipping kobolds into the ring of firelight bearing down on the hapless bard!

ROUND 2
The Bold May Act!
_________________
__ Numalar/Didymus (Numalar still has a standard action)
__ Fan
__ Alia
__ Meg the Snipe
__ Zokon (-8 hp)
__ Scarlet (paralyzed/ -1 nonlethal)
__ Posh
__ Celyne/Luna
__ Notch
__ Kobolds
__ Rain
__ Tuskgutter

Conditions dim light; map shrubbery = medium trees and dense ground cover as well (difficult terrain).

Scarlet paralyzed (round 2)

"Dammit! What's that pig doing here?"

"Dammit! What's that pig doing here?"

Numalar's eyes go wide at the sight of the boar, but only for a moment. Then he smiles.

"Ha!" he shouts at Meg. "That 'pig' is Tuskgutter, and he is your DOOM! Ha ha haaa!"
bluff: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33
Well, that's got to be a convincing evil laugh!

Meanwhile, Numalar pulls out his longspear, and holds it at the ready.

Meg is just out of range of spells like daze or acid splash. So I will use the standard action to draw the spear; not much else I can do since I dropped the crossbow.

As always, I'll use windy escape the first time I am hit.

I don't think that I can see the kobolds from where I am.

Celyne shudders as she sees Tuskgutter again... "Nooo.. not that damn pig again!"

She immediately starts summoning something to fight the pig and give Luna flank... and holds Luna back for now with a quick 'heel' command...

Numalar What form of bluff are you using? I'm guessing 'suggest (strongly) that she leave'. ;)

Posh You're up!

The fleeing kobolds run right into Alia without seeing her. The magus takes advantage of their mistake and catches the lead kobold with her pointy blade pushing it through a narrow opening in their beetle-like armor. In shock and relying on muscle memory the kobold deflects her second blow with his klar.

ROUND 2
The Bold May Act!
_________________
__ Numalar/Didymus
__ Fan
__ Tuskgutter
__ Alia
__ Meg the Snipe
__ Zokon (-8 hp)
__ Scarlet (paralyzed/ -1 nonlethal)
__ Posh
__ Celyne/Luna
__ Notch
__ Kobolds (Oilcarapace XXI, Mossbeetle XVII, Bloodlouse IX)
__ Rain

Conditions dim light; map shrubbery = medium trees and dense ground cover as well (difficult terrain).

Scarlet paralyzed (round 2), Oilcarapace XXI -12 hp

[ooc]I believe it's difficult terrain so I double move there. Also, sorry for not speaking up earlier. I've been feeling much better now and hopefully haven't caught the cold my bf had.

"Is that Fan I hear screaming?" Tamris listens agian. "Yes, that's Fan. Save him Rain. If you can. I don't think I'll be of much help."

Rain hesitates bur moves to aid Fan. I'm at work so the actual moving will happen later.

The owl decent into the trees he is circling and vanishes from sight.
stealth: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (15) + 20 = 35

ROUND 3
The Bold May Act!
_________________
__ Numalar/Didymus
__ Fan
__ Tuskgutter
__ Alia
__ Meg the Snipe
__ Zokon (-8 hp)
__ Scarlet (paralyzed/ -1 nonlethal)
__ Posh
__ Celyne/Luna
[b]__ Notch
__ Kobolds (Oilcarapace XXI, Mossbeetle XVII, Bloodlouse IX)
__ Rain

Conditions dim light; map shrubbery = medium trees and dense ground cover as well (difficult terrain).

Scarlet paralyzed (round 2), Oilcarapace XXI -12 hp

Scarlet continues to vibrate in place. Owls. I can't be too mad at 'em. Okay, I'll be mad at this one.

Fan, meanwhile runs towards the trees, hoping to get out of range. "And today we saw the mighty Taskgutter fall beneath Rain, Scarlet and her Courageous Friends! Driving the beast away, fending off deadly ambushers, and saving us all from harm! Go, heroes!"

Fan pulls out his lute and begins bardsong: Inspire Courage.

Celyne summons a celestial eagle which attacks the boar, and she sends Luna to strike at it as well...

eagle attack talon: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 3 + 1 = 19
dmg if hits: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

eagle attack talon: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5
dmg if hits: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

eagle attack beak: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5
dmg if hits: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3