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?
With the ground seeming weird, Alia expects another trapdoor to be there. Hoping the Kobolds may not be aware of the exact position and their own location, but try to get into flanking position again, Alia will sidestep away from the current flank and pretend to focus fully on the enemy to the north of her, leaving her back wide open.
I suppose with a 1, I actually do leave myself open...I assume if there's no trap door or he does not try to flank, I'll be so off-guard that I'll be flat-footed against the second kobold?
Alia, Technically what you are attempting is two standard actions long. Which did you want to do this round: bluff/feint or attack? Either way I'll need you to reroll.
That said, I'm willing to imagine that Numalar (even though he is a Small ground creature) might overcome his instinctual need to defend himself from Tiny evil owls that fly into his airspace (actual 'space') and allow you the choice.
I do figure Numalar would know that his spell doesn't protect him against touch spells, and that's what the owl is doing. Numalar would be especially worried about the poisoned bolts of Meg's (assuming I am aware that Scarlet has been poisoned... am I?).
Not really. She's been strangely silent on that point. You might be able to figure out the ghoul touch by looking at it. Though I do suppose Zokon mentioned 'poison' earlier.
Numalar Auritonius wrote:
So we'll go with stopping that 3 points instead of the 1 nonlethal damage. I would have been staggered at 0 HP if I took the 3 points (and still able to hit Meg with something), though with 1 nonlethal it will only take 2 more points to knock me out.
That's fine, I'm just pointing out the owl was hitting you for physical damage as well as delivering a touch spell. Usually that's a riskier gambit than just using the touch, but that's one evil owl.
Tor is sort of a magus. One who uses a tiny owl as his intelligent, one-handed, slashing weapon.
I wanted to attack the Kobold but pretend to leave my back open. Not in terms of feinting to get a mechanical advantage against the second Kobold, but in terms of inviting him to strike my backside. I figured it would be as simple as NOT keeping track of him as well as I would usually.
That is, fake single-mindedly focusing on the second kobold while doing exactly what I'm doing in every regular battle to prevent being flat-footed against everybody except whoever I currently stab at. Hence why I thought this bluff could happen as a move action, as basically all I'm doing is NOT multitask, and only keep track of him out of the corner of my eye, rather than mentally(and visually) going back and forth between the two staying aware of them both. In effect, I want to lure him into doing what he'd likely do anyway. But if that takes a Standard Action, I'll rather just stab at his buddy.
I wanted to attack the Kobold but pretend to leave my back open.
Counts to ten before retyping shorter version of long post....
No worries. It is just that when there is no combat mechanic for bluffing (either trying to convince someone of something or feinting) as faster than a standard action--aside from Improved Feint or the Unchained Rules--and you make a dice roll for it you befuddle your hapless GM. Technically getting an opponent to do what you want them to does give you a tactical if not mechanical advantage. You can certainly describe what you're shooting for but when dice get involved (especially the first roll in a set of actions) well... befuddlement.
Alia of the Blade wrote:
Attack v north = 21 damage = 11
Secondly, ouch.
"मेरे नाम पर रह सकते हैं!" Shouts the northernmost kobold. He covers his wounds lowers his shoulder and charges at Alia!
Draconic:
"May my name live on!"
Bloodlouse IX (north) unimproved bull rush:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12miss Alia gets an AoO before this triggers.
The pathetic little weakling shoves, but only his own feet move.
Failing to do so, she curses under her breath and turns her attention elsewhere momentarily and is distressed to see others in great peril as well...
Celyne You can still close you would just have to save every round vs being sickened.
Luna Tiger wrote:
Oh... I almost forgot since I never get to roll these: [Rakes]
There may be a reason for that.
PSRD 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.
And well, it is unnecessary anyway.
The great pig squeals one last gasp and lies still at Luna and Rain's feet as they are all showered in rapidly vanishing celestial eagle feathers. Tuskgutter is dead.
Alia certainly did not expect that, but attempts to stab at the little bugger instinctively as he attempts to suicidically push her towards the suspicious ground.
No worries, I understand. I just figured even if what I'm doing is a non-action, you may need a roll for it. I was thinking kind of like a situation where a party member blatantly lies to an official and I get to roll a bluff to control my facial features while holding back laughter vs the officials sense motive. Reactive, so to say. ^_^
well if it's just a case of being sickened, Celyne will accept the negatives and go heal Scarlet this round
cure light wounds Scarlet:1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
After curing Scarlet, she'll look around, gagging a bit from the stench, and a look of distress crosses her face as she struggles not to hurl AND realizes others need her aid as well...
After curing Scarlet, she'll look around, gagging a bit from the stench, and a look of distress crosses her face as she struggles not to hurl AND realizes others need her aid as well...
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
I always forget the dimensions of a 10ftx10ft square. If I'm correct one of the creatures attacking Tuskgutter is in the air so can I place the grease under him and the bird in an attempt to trip him up? DC 16 reflex or fall prone.
Posh maintains an inspiring courage, not sure what to do for Numalar.
I think with 10x10 creatures, you actually need to cover their base half or more or something like that. Still, why not just grease his whole 10x10 square? Also, Tuskgutter IS prone, from when Rain tripped him...so maybe you meant to ready an action on him getting up again?
Notch's master though is alread on the move invoking the words to some new spell. Suddenly the battlefield around him is engulfed in a thick fog. Things 5-feet away in the fog have concealment (you can vaguely see them but have a 20% miss chance), things farther away in the fog have total concealment a 50% miss chance and you can't really see them at all.
| Bloodrage 12/12 | Fire Strikes 3/3 | HP 43/43 | AC 18 T 14 F 14(Uncanny Dodge) | CMD 19 | Saves 6/4/0 (+1 Will vs Mind Affecting) | Init 3 | Perception 3 | 4 Female Ifrit Bloodrager (elemental, fire) | Spells 2 |
Scarlet remains paralyzed and angry.
Fan continues his song about cowardly wizards. Refusing to leave his friends behind, he enters Total Defense and defends himself from additional attacks.
Alia turns, then stabs at the last Kobold standing:"You intend to die bravely, as well? Nobody will tell your tales-" 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 142d4 + 5 ⇒ (1, 2) + 5 = 8
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
Round 5
What Numalar does depends on whether Meg goes down. If she can act next turn then Numalar could be in trouble.
If Meg goes down:
Numalar coaxes Sir Didymus forward into the mist.
Since I made the spellcraft check, I figure I know that the spell has a 15' radius, and can probably guess where the center is from the outside of the cloud. I don't think I can use draconic defense again since my swift action this round is gone already, so I'll just eat the AoO from the owl. We will move to one square west of Meg (point "A"). Then I will cast burning hands pointing west. This will get all four squares where the spell could be cast from, including the one where Tor's Icon is (whether he is actually there or not).
If Meg is still up:
Numalar pulls Sir Didymus back a bit, and then prepares to cast a spell.
Sir Didymus will take a 5' step back to the southeast (to point "B"). Then I will cast burning hands pointing north-west. This will get Notch and Meg in the area of effect, and will once again singe Zokon's eyebrows.
Numalar waves his symbol.
"qul qa'!" he shouts.
Draconic:
"Fire of the Spirit"
He pops something in his mouth, and a broad tongue of flame pours out of his mouth. Numalar hacks and coughs afterwards, wisps of smoke coming from his mouth. He looks quite pale.
Posh You still got last round and now this round to account for.
Zokon rushes forward. toward Meg only to watch Numalar's dog, Didymus, bring her down.
Numalar's spear again impacts the owl's seemingly impenetrable magic shell.
Meanwhile Mossbeetle XVII lives up to his brand by turtling (beetling?) up in the face of a determined assault by a fell elvish warrior behind her klar shield.
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
@GGGM: Just realized I think I would be moving before the owl attacks me. Is that correct? If so, I will not take an AoO from the owl if I move. This also means though that the owl won't be in the area of effect of burning hands.
If I am in the mist when the owl attacks, then when I take my AoO against the owl we both have to factor in miss chances. If I attack the owl with the longspear Notch won't be in the fog but I will have to see through a foggy square.
Numalar's miss chance (if needed) 21%+ hits:1d100 ⇒ 25
As before, if there is still a threat from Meg I will save draconic defense for her and not waste it on the owl. Actually, come to think of it I won't waste it on the owl at all from now on. Just Meg, or maybe Tor has a crossbow or something that I need to watch out for.
The owl only threatens the square you are both in. Unless you take a some sort of precaution (a withdraw action for instance), he gets an AoO. Notch hasn't moved this round, but he is not flat-footed. (He attacked you last round--your AoO happened on his turn in round 4 while you were still outside the fog). The current attack triggers as you move out of the (clear) square into the mist.
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
Notch, the Evil Owl wrote:
Notch hasn't moved this round,
I think I get it... I was thinking he acted first. But he either had to move because Sir Didymus charged last round (if Notch moved first), or will have to move if he follows us and tries to attack me after my move. I wouldn't get an AoO on him if he didn't move.
If I understand correctly, since I go before Notch, the order would be: Round 4: 1. Sir Didymus charged. 2. Notch followed us and is now in our square. I got an AoO. Round 5: 1. We moved 2 squares. 2. Notch followed us and is now in our square again.
If the AoO I made was for Round 4, then Notch has not yet attacked in round 5, and I would get yet another AoO if he attacks me. Is that right?
The owl (nor his master) has moved this round (5)... yet. He's currently in the square you left him in. I'm waiting on Posh, Celyne and Luna to act before finishing out the bottom of the initiative order.
All of your last post is correct except for the above mentioned bit.
Also, be careful...with 9 lethal and 2 nonlethal, you are at 1/12...one good hit from the owl will make you unconscious while your dog gorges itself on human flesh, so possibly waste the slot for windy escape...
Also, fun, I could have bet their caster used the fog to move to another position...as in, standard to cast, move to change spot. Guess his double-bluff didn't work out.
Celyne casts cure light wounds on Scarlet, sure it won't unparalyze her, but it will heal some or all of the damage on her.
cure light wounds Scarlet:1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Then she moves toward Numalar, hoping to get to him next...
I'd send Luna to the nearest enemy, but to be honest, I'm not sure who is who... so just calling her to heel so she ends up near Numalar since I know there are enemies there.
Posh-bot:
As Fan has the inspiration underway, Posh runs around the pit and (perhaps uncharacteristically) toward the action! He see the fog cloud go up and slowly moves in only to see Numalar tumble to the ground.
Heal check:1d20 - 2 ⇒ (15) - 2 = 13
Posh rushes to him and his eyes go wide at the small sorcerer's condition. "He doesn't have a pulse." Posh squeaks gripping Numalar's forehead. "And he's burning up with fever, I think."
Rain howls the saddest howl anyone has ever heard and stays close to Fan and his friend in the pit.
ROUND 6
The Bold May Act!
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__ Fan
__ Alia
__ Didymus
__ Zokon (-8 hp)
__ Scarlet (paralyzed)
__ Posh
__ Celyne/Luna
__ Tor/Notch
__ Kobold (Mossbeetle XVII)
__ Rain
Conditions dim light; map shrubbery = medium trees and dense ground cover as well (difficult terrain).
Heroes Inspired! (Fan) +1 to attack and saves vs fear.
Numalar down; Scarlet paralyzed (round 6); Meg down; Tor -10 hp; Oilcarapace XXI down; Bloodlouse IX down; Tuskgutter down
Until now still oblivious to everything going on further away while focusing on the Kobolds, Alia hears Rain's sad howl penetrating the night air.
Something bad happened...can't waste time with these-
Alia stabs at the Kobold in front of her
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 232d4 + 5 ⇒ (2, 3) + 5 = 10
If Kobold is down:
Alia moves towards the fire, and attempts to get a quick overview of the situation.
If Kobold is not down(more likely):
Alia will five-foot step to the west/left...the field above me is difficult terrain then, right? - if not I'll move there instead, moving diagonally up&left
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
Ouch!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I figured he had one more second level spell, but I thought if it was an offensive one he would have used it already. Was expecting invisibility or something like that.
Numalar can tank against melee guys but has no defense against energy damage. Next level I would have got Fire Resistance 5, but that's a little too late...
