Years of training for moments such as these, Pelagos steps up and thrusts his halberd without hesitation. "What are they?"
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Halberd (Power Attack, Furious Focus) vs Top Red:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 241d10 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
Calling on the divine source of her power Nali wraps herself in the very essence of luck, blessing her bow and blades to find her enemies weak points.
Nearby Felixe studies the strange creatures, but is no more certain of their origins than Nali. Lurching into sudden and violent motion Pelagos lunges forward, swinging his halberd around and thrusting in time with his lunge, driving the tip of his long hafted blade deep into the creatures neck and dropping it soundlessly to the jungle floor.
Seeing it's ally drop in a bloody heap the other creature lunges forward, enraged by the scent of blood on the air. Unfortunately just as it begins to move Justin spins, swinging Glados almost haphazardly in an attempt to ward the creature off. By some miraculous bit of luck the blade catches the advancing creature square in the chest and Glados is almost pulled from Justin's hands as the monstrosity falls dead in it's tracks.
The remaining party members seeing the threat ended remain poised to act for several minutes before investigating the bodies. Finding nothing noteworthy you press on into the jungle.
As you follow the trail it becomes more and more obvious that this area has seen heavy kobold traffic. The trail is now so obvious that a ludite could follow it and the area is littered with evidence of it's inhabitants. The jungle slowly gives way to what appears to be a series of possibly once interconnected ruins; crumbling walls, sheltered monumebts, and weathered statues all of a similar style to those found surrounding the valley have been slowly reclaimed by the jungle. All around you feather fetishes hang from tree limbs and faded frescoes are covered by rudimentary pictographs, almost all of which depict a ferocious golden dragon figure with outspread wings. As you move along the trail it winds through the ruins until you being an approach up what may once have been a broad boulevard toward a central structure north of you.
What remains of the ruins’s heart may have once been a shrine. Demolished walls encircle an ancient dais, atop which a shattered anvil-shaped altar lies defaced with dried blood, chalk markings, and other detritus. The bones of dozens of humanoid creatures are scattered about the building, along with the larger skeletal remains of what may be wyverns or drakes that are marred with deep claw marks. Behind the altar, a large stairwell stained with the blood of countless creatures
descends into some dark vault below. From your vantage you can see four kobolds arranged around the altar and what appears to be a group of miners huddled together in the corner. The kobolds are singing and chanting in something akin to Draconic while two of them are busy smearing the captive miners with red and white sworls, finishing by adorning each miner with a golden wing upon their forehead. At this point they seem solely focused on what is happening within the walls and have not noticed your approach.
Knowledge: Religion DC12:
This was once a temple dedicated to Torag. The kobolds appear to be preparing the humans for sacrifice though it does not appear to be in veneration of any particular deity you're familiar with.
Perception DC15:
Most of the skeletal remains littering the ruin appear to have been slain by a creature with powerful claws, bones showing evidence of it's savage claw attacks.
Heal DC20:
The larger Wyvern/Drake bones appear to be centuries old while the humanoid remains are much more recent.
Almost done, this will be the last encounter. Going to start doing up everyone's chronicle sheets tomorrow or Thursday. It will still likely take us a while to get through the wrap up. Thanks for suffering through my odd schedules!
Male Human 53482-3 | Fighter 2 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | HP 21/21 | F+5 R+2 W-2 | Init +6 | Perc -2 | SM -2
Justin is busy trying to keep Lucy and Ethel from picking on Glados. Apparently they are jealous that they didn't get a chance to cut the enemy. He is deeply engaged in the inanimate argument and barely knows where he is walking.
F Human SwarmMonger(Druid)-3 | HP 27/27 | AC 16, T 11 FF 15 CMD 14 | F+6 R+3 W+7 | Init+1 Perception+11 | Cat swarms:3/3
perception:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20 heal:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
Felixe spots the miners, but still manages to notice that the bones here indicate a predator of a size larger than a kobold.
"What are we waiting for? Now is our chance to strike!" Pelagos urges the group. "Those miners are not long for our world at this rate."
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Perception, DC 15:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 Heal, DC 20:1d20 ⇒ 8 Which direction and how far off the map are we?
M Oread Monk of the Four Winds/Qinggong | 1 HP 10/10 | AC 17, T-17/FF-13 | F+3 R+6 W+5 | Init+4 Per+7 Darkvision 60' Spd 20' | Elemental Fist 1/1
"I'm with you, best buddy," Kolard agrees, nodding. "Seems pretty simple to me - there's more of us, and we're bigger. Won't even be close to a fair fight." He looks around the room again, clearly disappointed. "I know we have to save the miners and stuff, so you guys go ahead - but I'm gonna sit this one out. Fights'r no fun when they're this unfair." With that, he sits down cross-legged, ready to watch his new friends finish up.
Perception:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
When the party moves forward, Kolard will amble over to the closest entrance to watch. And if something happens to change the balance of the fight - like, say, the big, bad, dragon-ish boss monster that I assume is coming shows up - Kolard will be excited to join in!
Male Human 53482-3 | Fighter 2 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | HP 21/21 | F+5 R+2 W-2 | Init +6 | Perc -2 | SM -2
Justin's head begins hurting. We were warned about when to use strength and when to withold it. I really just wanna slice those little nasties into lots of tiny pieces, so maybe that means I shouldn't. He holds his head for a second, trying to second guess himself, fate, and the mechanics of the universe. Is the blade cutting left or right? After a few moments of intense distress, he makes a decision.
Justin gives the others time to get setup and then he strides out into view and addresses the enemy. "Hey guys, hold on a second." He repeats that in common, goblin, and elven. He has a very relaxed stance. His left hand is in the air with his fingers spread to show there is nothing in it and he holds Glados gingerly in his right. When he has their attention, he slowly lowers her to the ground.
His intent is to find out why they are attacking the miners and try to set that right. He has no clue how to do that though, other than just asking them (low wis+charisma). If given a chance, he will indicate that he was sent to make peace again. He asks what made them so angry and asks how we can right that wrong. This all sounds nice, but he has a poor way with words and is likely to be offensive somehow.
He also hopes that if dialog starts, the better speakers in the group will catch on and come to his aid. On the other hand, if it all goes to hell, he is happy to make himself a distraction so the rest of the party can get the jump on them.
Pelagos and everyone else you can place yourself adjacent to the exterior wall on the south or east side if you opted to move up with the group. Otherwise you're 40' off the map. Justin I had to stop your movement a bit short to give the kobolds a chance to react.
Nali creeps ahead silently, unnoticed by the kobolds in their religious fervor. As Justin and Felixe approach from the east however one of the kobolds near the altar notices them and turns, shouting in alarm at his companions as it observes Justin's actions with confusion.
Draconic:
"Brothers, the humans have come to steal the blood from us! This one is stupid and lays down his weapons, Kill them and make an offering of their flesh!"
As the kobold finishes shouting the others turn towards, murderous intent clear in their eyes while the miners huddle in the corner. However Nali who has remained unseen until this juncture leaps into action, surprising the kobolds.
F Human SwarmMonger(Druid)-3 | HP 27/27 | AC 16, T 11 FF 15 CMD 14 | F+6 R+3 W+7 | Init+1 Perception+11 | Cat swarms:3/3
"Apparently, they aren't interested in diplomacy. Fine." She looks down at her cat. "Katya, get 'em," she says at the cat multiplies into hundreds of identical animals and begins to move forward.
standard to start the swarm, then the swarm can move
The swarm of cats moves forward to encompass one of the kobolds (#2).
damage, no roll needed:1d6 ⇒ 4
M Oread Monk of the Four Winds/Qinggong | 1 HP 10/10 | AC 17, T-17/FF-13 | F+3 R+6 W+5 | Init+4 Per+7 Darkvision 60' Spd 20' | Elemental Fist 1/1
Kolard steps over to lean against the stone entrance and takes out a trail ration to munch on while he watches. "Yeah li'ul cah fings!" he cheers the swarm through a mouthful.
5' step, move to take out ration, standard to take a bite - wouldn't want to waste actions! ;)
Looking at the Kobolds arrayed against them, Nali frowns. This seems too easy, she mentally notes, before stepping forward and releasing an arrow at one of the Kobolds guarding the miners.
Nali looses her arrow against an unsuspecting Kobold, catching it in it's eye socket and dropping it to the blood soaked cobblestone without a sound.
Standing back from the fray Xiao begins to enact a spell, hands moving through complex arcane gestures as the spell builds towards completion. showing his complete disdain for the creatures in front of him Kolard leans against the stone as Felixe unleashes the swarm within Katya, the feline mass surging forward and engulfing one of the kobolds rending it's flesh and leaving it screaming in pain.
Will hold off acting for kobolds until Justin has acted.
Male Human 53482-3 | Fighter 2 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | HP 21/21 | F+5 R+2 W-2 | Init +6 | Perc -2 | SM -2
Sorry for the delay I'm in Disney World I thought I could keep up but I'm having trouble. Justin is going to pull out Lucy and Ethel via Quick Draw run up to the guy with the number one awning and attack with Lucy the longsword
Justin rushes forward, swinging Lucy in a broad side to side chop but the kobold deftly ducks beneath the blade, avoiding the blow.
As Justin's focus is on the kobold in front of the altar the other two charge in, flanking him and thrusting their spears towards him. Lucy see's the first spear coming, leaping in it's path and thrusting it aside while Ethel yanks Justin's hand up over his shoulder parrying the second spear behind his back as Justin spins, pushing the spear wide and putting the kobold on the defensive.
What is he doing?! Pelagos charges the nearest kobold as they converge onto Justin with thrusting spears. He leaps into the air and thrusts his halberd at its back. "They crumple before us. This can't be it..."
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Halberd (Power Attack, Furious Focus, Flank, Charge) vs Foe:1d20 + 5 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 2 + 2 = 181d10 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11
Pelagos halberd crashes into the kobold, piercing it's chest and driving it into the ground as the champion lands on his feet in a defensive posture. Moving into the temple space Nali draws and fires an arrow, piercing the back of another kobolds skull while it's attention was on Justin.
Suddenly from below you hear the clamour of many feet as another 6 kobolds rush up the stairs and enter the fray, spears drawn and scaly bodies covered in war paint.
M Oread Monk of the Four Winds/Qinggong | 1 HP 10/10 | AC 17, T-17/FF-13 | F+3 R+6 W+5 | Init+4 Per+7 Darkvision 60' Spd 20' | Elemental Fist 1/1
Kolard swallows the last of his ration and is reaching for his waterskin to wash it down as the new kobolds emerge. Seeing them, he grins and moves closer. "All right! Now it's gettin' a little more excitin'! C'mon guys, you're doing great!" While not quite in a fighting stance, he is clearly fully focused on the battle.
Move: 15'
Standard: Ready action - if any of his companions gets injured by a melee attack, Kolard will attempt to safely move towards them.
F Human SwarmMonger(Druid)-3 | HP 27/27 | AC 16, T 11 FF 15 CMD 14 | F+6 R+3 W+7 | Init+1 Perception+11 | Cat swarms:3/3
Felixe urges her pet(s) toward the newly arrived kobolds. The swarm of black fur washes over two of them like a wave of fur and claws.
damage:1d6 ⇒ 1
Not wanting to let them have all the fun, she rushes forward to join the fracas. She slashes at one of the kobolds as she moves towards the others.
scimitar:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12damage:1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
As Justin steps forward Ethel practically leaps out of his hand, rushing toward the kobold. Before Ethel can get there, Lucy cuts across in front, driving Ethel low in a feint towards the kobolds feet that allows her to open a long vicious wound on the creatures chest. Unaware of what has happened the kobold slowly drops to the ground, lifeblood pulsing weakly out of it's already cooling body.
As Xiao's spell takes effect the three kobolds South of the stairs slump silently to the ground, weapons falling from limp hands as the magic sends them into a deep slumber. Across from the sleeping kobolds, one of their companions stumbles bleeding from the whirling swarm of claws and fangs, leaping onto the altar and charging straight at Nali thrusting it's spear towards her and driving the point through her armour to kiss the flesh underneath, leaving a painful wound in its wake.
Nali makes a sharp hissing noise as she quickly draws a breath from being stabbed. With a look of annoyance, she drops her gaze on the kobold that stabbed her, looking it over. Then, in spite of her better judgement, she draws another arrow and fires it at the kobold that attacked, leaving herself open for another attack, before continuing to traverse down the wall.
Move Action - Study #5 Standard action - Attack vs. #5, provoking an AoO 5-foot
Male Human 53482-3 | Fighter 2 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | HP 21/21 | F+5 R+2 W-2 | Init +6 | Perc -2 | SM -2
I've seen other people include a whole status section in their posts. It seems useful, so I will start trying to include one in my posts. Right now, it is semi-redundant with the status line on posts. But later on, when everyone has multiple bufs from spells, potions, etc, you can update the stats here with greater detail than you have room for in the status line. For a better (overboard?!) example, see this character
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Tracked Resouces
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Wand of Cure Light Wounds: 46/46
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Companions
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Glados - on the ground near the entrance - "I told you it would not work"
Lucy - right hand - "Oh yeah, I'm bad!"
Ethel - left hand - "Don't forget, I set you up for that one"
Bill & Ted - belt - "Excellent"
Ann & Andy - belt -
Angel - boot - "could you go step in some roses or something, please"
Burt - back - "kobolds are icky"
As Nali pulls her arrow free of the quiver the kobold lunges forward, intent on skewering the exposed archer. Deftly twisting to the side, Nali knocks the kobolds spear down, driving the tip into the ground as she quick steps back and places an arrow squarely between it's eyes, exploding out the back of it's skull in a shower of gore.
Screaming in anger at yet another of their rookmates being eviscerated the two kobolds on the North side of the altar rush toward Nali hoping to pin her against the wall.
Caught with nothing but bow in hand Nali does her best to dodge the attacks but is unable to avoid their blows. The kobolds work in concert, one scoring a gash across Nali's torso that leaves a scarlet trail creasing her formerly pristine armor while she accepts a numbing crack on her forearm in an attempt to drive the other spear wide..
Xiao, feel free to narrate your spell after Pelagos as number 8 is unconcious.
Seeing Nali become overwhelmed, Pelagos charges at the nearest kobold. In a smooth, practiced motion, he uses his momentum to power a vicious backhanded swing.
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Halberd (Power Attack, Furious Focus, Charge) vs Kobold 7:1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 2 = 231d10 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18
F Human SwarmMonger(Druid)-3 | HP 27/27 | AC 16, T 11 FF 15 CMD 14 | F+6 R+3 W+7 | Init+1 Perception+11 | Cat swarms:3/3
Hissing and spitting, the swarm of cats moves over to engulf several more kobolds (8, 9, 10) near Nali.
damage:1d6 ⇒ 6
Tooth and claw rip into the reptilian creatures, drawing blood from hundreds of small cuts.
Felixe jogs forward to get a better view.
As Pelagos spear drives toward the kobold it ducks, thinking to avoid the vicious blow. Seeing this movement Pelagos adjusts his trajectory and dips the head of his weapon low ripping a hole in the reptilian creatures throat.
will save:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
As Xiao finishes another incantation with a flourish the remaining kobold drops silently to the floor, weapon clattering to the ground. From the other side of the altar Katya swarms across the ground a confusing blur of claws and fangs, engulfing three of the sleeping kobolds who don't even have time to scream as the tiny beasts rip them apart.
Seeing his chance, Justin rushes forward, Lucy leading the way and forcing the remaining kobold to surrender it's blood to her.
Suddenly the ruins are silent for a moment except for the whimpering of the shell shocked miners. Finally realising that they aren't in immediate danger they stumble to their feet, one of them shouting [b]"We need to get out of here, quickly! There are hundreds of them worshipping their gods cursed golden god inside these ruins and we..." In the midst of his sentence a loud roar rips through the air from below and you hear the sound of many feet moving somewhere below the ground and drawing closer.
Male Human 53482-3 | Fighter 2 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | HP 21/21 | F+5 R+2 W-2 | Init +6 | Perc -2 | SM -2
Justin glances down the stairs with a classic Indiana Jones, 'Snakes. Why did it have to be snakes.' expression. "That's no good. We need to stop this. Do you know why they are so angry? What did the earlier pathfinder do to anger them? Maybe we can fix it?" While talking, he rushes over to pick up Glados. "oh hush, I was not gonna leave you."
"I do not know," Nali responds as she swiftly cuts the bindings holding the miners, "But first, get captives out of here. If many lizards is truth, find help too."
Upon freeing the last of the miners and pushing them toward the others and the way back, Nali begins a swift search of the alter area. Maybe there's a clue around here.
Perception:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12
*laughs* You know what? Nali doesn't have a day job. I'll blow my GM re-roll on this.
That is indeed the suggestion/intent. Feel free to stay and try but it would likely end poorly :) I don't mind a little helping meta now and then.
A leather satchel bearing the Glyph of the Open Road—the insignia of the Pathfinder Society— leans against the defaced altar. It's the only notable item in the area surrounding the altar.
F Human SwarmMonger(Druid)-3 | HP 27/27 | AC 16, T 11 FF 15 CMD 14 | F+6 R+3 W+7 | Init+1 Perception+11 | Cat swarms:3/3
Noticing the satchel, Felixe picks it up, and whistles to Katya. Once again, the swarm diminishes to a single cat, damp with the blood of kobolds. He leaps onto her shoulder. "I suggest we make haste," she says to the others as she heads for the door.
if someone else wants to grab the satchel from her, that's fine. She'd rather examine it when they are less occupied
Male Human 53482-3 | Fighter 2 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | HP 21/21 | F+5 R+2 W-2 | Init +6 | Perc -2 | SM -2
Sorry, I meant Justin's question to be for the miners. Guess I didn't type that part, LOL!
Picking up Glados, Justin hurries with the others, herding the miners away from danger.
When he catches his breath, he mentions to Felixe, "Nice trick back there with the kitty. I hope to never be face to face with it."(Wisdom:7. Charisma:7. What he actually says is not rated-G, but he means it to be totally innocent. You can tell from the way he says it, with genuine respect for combat usefulness) It is not until much later that he realizes his mistake, but by then he figures it is too late to apologize)
