Palace of the Vampire Queen (Inactive)

Game Master Terquem

Turn 2

The passage is safe, maked by Rownig with heavy chalk lines, that you can all easily see with your Darkvision.

In front of you is another set of double stone doors.

Rownig finds no sign of a trap on these doors

Are there any other doors in this hallway?

"Shall we exit?"

Turn 2

Two doors, now closed, where you entered this passage, and two doors, also closed, in front of you. You are in a 40' long passage going west from the main passage where you entered the Palace.

"Go ahead and take a look but be careful." as he moves to guard the door.

Rownig searches the doors carefully and sees if there is anyway to peek through a keyhole or crack under the door. He takes a couple minutes to do this.

Is Rownig's path good enough to let the rest of us get through without risk of fire?

I would say so, since the DM said it was safe.

Miagnik follows the chalk markings, making sure to step carefully around the areas that are dangerous.

Rownig stands by the set of stone doors, the smell of hot tar coming through the gap between the doors.

You have already discovered that the doors are not difficult to open, so far, even though they look massive and must weigh hundreds of pounds. You can open one or both of the doors in front of you, and proceed, or turn around and go back to the main passageway.

"We've come this far, lets see how far this passage goes."

"I smell tar....this could get ugly, stand back." With that Rownig open one of the doors.

Rownig pushes open the heavy stone door.

It is smoky and the air is foul. Three Goblins stand behind a narrow table to the right as you look into the room. They are working with poles of some kind. When they notice that the door was opened by someone they were not expecting, all three of them let out with a shout.

“Gratak!”

Then they reach behind them, toward the wall, where there are several short spears leaning against the wall.

The room is 20’ deep and 30’ wide (I’ll get a map up soon). There is a large iron pot hanging above a raised pit filled with glowing red hot coals in the northwest corner of the room and the smell of tar (and the smoky haze) comes from this pot. All along the south wall of this room, except for a conspicuously different five foot section of wall, there are hundreds of short spears bundled and tied together with ropes.

Rownig understands goblin speak so what does "Gratak" translate to?

"Goblins reachin' fer spears," Rowning announces, "Miagnik ye wanna chat with 'em."

It means intruders or strangers and is a common alarm word.

Encounter 1

I hope this map works for everyone.

The goblins, they are part of the new avatars here at Paizo

Map works for me. neat goblin tokens...where did you download them from?

Waiting on the defensive until either Miagnik speaks to them or until they attack

Suddenly a wild gleam comes into Miagnik's eyes and a big smile spread on his face. "No time, now look strong!"

Miagnik moves forward to stand just behind Rowning and begins shouting.

"Vuumk! Ov ouu umu' ouun mo'k dr' ouu drnu' tu' ouun ''ubuk ut m'u'! Ov ouu tu ud dr' ouu 'omm pun!"

Intimidate: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

Rownig, twirls his hand axes in a display of deftness. His eyes issuing a challenge.

dex: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

"Vuumk...hykmum pi"

Turn 2, surprise round

The Goblins all throw their spears at Rownig and Miaqnik, then immediately reach for another.

Who gets targeted twice?: 1d6 ⇒ 5

1-3 it is Rowning who is targeted by the first and second spear
4-6 it is Miaqnik who is targeted by the second and third spear

Spear #1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Spear #2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Spear #3: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Rownig is hit by a Small, Shortspear for 1d4 damage
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4
And Miaqnik is hit twice
Damage #2 spear: 1d4 ⇒ 2
Damage #3 Spear: 1d4 ⇒ 3
You are flat-footed, this attack will be treated as a surprise round

Gobin Initiative: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

Rownig's Initiative: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

"Blasted gobos are chuckin' spears!

initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
"Guess they don't wanna play nice. Make room."

Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18

Turn 2, round 1, Init 22

The goblins heave another volley of small spears toward the intruders in the doorway

Who gets targeted twice?: 1d6 ⇒ 4
1-3 it is Rowning who is targeted by the first and second spear
4-6 it is Miaqnik who is targeted by the second and third spear

Spear #1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Spear #2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Spear #3: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

Rownig takes another hit: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Miagnik takes another hit: 1d4 ⇒ 1

And then they reach for more (it looks as if there are at least another 15 spears behind them, and more are stacked against the walls all around the room)

"Get out of my way!" Moralane shouts as she moves to stand next to Rownig, and unleashes an arrow at one of the Goblins (who has Partial Cover).
Moralane's Shot: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

versus AC 17

She hits, doing 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6 points of Damage to the Goblin closest to her

Miagnik growls with rage as he is hit a third time and runs forward, pushing past Rownig and yelling all the while.

"Pun! Pun pun pun, RHOGEC MAC!"

Miagnik is moving up another 20 feet to be on the other side of the table from the Goblins and is attempting to catch them all with Burning Hands. Dc. 15 for Half.

Damage: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 2) + 2 = 5

Turn 2, round 1, Init 18

The Goblins get a +1 to Reflex saves from the Partial Cover of the Table

from the bottom of the map to the top

Reflex Save #3: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
This one took 6 points of damage from Moralane's arrow

Reflex Save #2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
Reflex Save #1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

[ooc]Did you put together a list of initiative order?[/dice]

Rownig moves to I, 11 goblins with his axes in hand. He will strike out at the goblin in H,10:

single Handaxe: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19;damage: 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (5) - 1 = 4

Windel's Initiative: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (16) + 0 = 16

Mazrim will double move to F12 so he's threatening both the remaining goblins

Move to 13F and throw an Axe at goblin 10F

Hal yanked a throwing axe from his bandoleer as he han in, nagling clear of the doorway as soon as he could and tossing his weapon at the goblin in front of him.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Windel double moves to E,11, at the end of the table and exit to the fire blocking retreat. His heavy mace in his hand.

Turn 2, round 2, Init 22

The Goblin at the southern end of the table is slow to duck when the flames come rolling across the wooden surface and he screams as the fire sears his flesh. He staggers, seems confused or possibly blind when at that moment Rowning rushes up to him and puts him out of his misery. The Goblin falls silently to the floor.

There is something sticky and flammable splattered across the surface of the table and it ignites!. The table is now aflame.

Hallister’s axe glances off of the spear that the Goblin he attacked is holding, and the blunt side of it strikes the Goblin in the eye, causing it some pain, but not dissuading it from aggressively brandishing the short spear. This Goblin ducks under the table and thrusts the spear at Hallister’s legs.

I am going to impose a -2 penalty of the to hit roll for the awkward attack

Spear Thrust at Hallister: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19

Damage if successful: 1d4 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1

At the north end of the table, the Goblin there sees Mazrim’s weapon and realizes he is trapped. Staying where he is, he takes the spear he is holding and dips the end of it into the cauldron. When he pulls the spear head out of the goo some of it is sticking to the weapon, and drips of in great globs. He passes the spear head across the surface of the burning table and then it bursts into flame, sputtering and popping as it shoots off small drops of flaming resin.

Taking one step to the north (F,11), he attacks Mazrim with the spear.
Spear Attack at Mazrim: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

Damage if successful: 1d4 ⇒ 2

If Mazrim takes damage from the attack he must make a Reflex Save, DC 12, or catch fire. He will take no damage from the fire unless it is not put out by the end of his next action, then he will suffer d6 points of fire damage.

one Goblin is dead, the table is ON FIRE.

RD 2: Rownig

Rownig takes a 5 foot step to H,10 and he strikes using his TWF feat,

TWF, Handaxes: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9Damage: 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2
TWF: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10Damage: 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3

So he didn't provoke during all of that?
reflex save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Spending the round putting out the flames

Taking one step to the north (F,11), he attacks Mazrim with the spear.
[dice=Spear Attack at Mazrim]d20+3

I'm a bit confused here...I thought the table was in F,11.

yes that should have been E,11, a diagonal step to the north, sorry.

please look at the discussion thread for an explanation of my epic screw up

Rowning steps over the fallen Goblin and tries to strike at the Goblin under the table, while Hallister moves back a step

"I can't get a clear shot!, What should I do?"

"Move wide! Hold and fire if any of them try to get clear!" Hal said, ignoring the slight cut on his leg.

Moralane can Ready an action to fire at any goblin that gets out of melee (if they withdraw, or tumble away to move to a better position or something)

I'm going to wait on that map update to choose my next action. I've lost track of where everyone is again. :)

the map should be current.

Stabbing the goblin at f10
attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13damage: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 3) + 3 = 7

Grinning against the pain Miagnik adjusted himself and pointed his fingers at the goblins and shouted.

"Rogec Mac!! DC.15 Reflex save

Damage: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (3, 3) + 2 = 8

Hal moves around Mazrim and vaults up onto the table to bring his axe down on the goblin on the other side.

Move to 11F
Acro to Jump on Table: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
Attack, high ground: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 1 = 21
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

the table is on fire

Atharessa still has an action in this round correct?

Turn 2 round 2
Saving throw for the one Goblin who is alive, and not under the table

Reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

Miagnik's spell sends a sheet of flames across the already burning table and engulfs the hapless goblin. The goblin screams and drops his weapon. He falls to the floor and dies.

Atharessa will keep one foot against the door, and hold her spear with both hands, ready to attack any goblin that tries to get out of the room.

There is a goblin under the table, and the table is still ON FIRE. The room is beginning to fill with smoke.
End of round 2

Beginning of Round 3

The Goblin under the table attacks Miagnik
Melee Spear Attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20
Damage if Successful: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Rd 3: Rownig

Rownig steps up 5 ft to G10 and attacks the goblin in G,11 who is being flanked,

TWF, 2 Handaxes 1: 1d20 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 2 + 1 = 8Damage: 1d6 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 + 1 = 3
TWF 2: 1d20 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 + 2 + 1 = 19Damage: 1d6 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 + 1 = 2
Sneak Damage 1: 1d6 ⇒ 1
sneak Damage 2: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Note he gets +2 flanking, +1 dirty fighting, +1 damage for being underground tunnel fighter.

dice roller hates me in this game.

"look out for that one under the table!"

Turn 2, round 3, Int 18

I'm going to ignore the action that Hall made of jumping on the table, and instead rule that he is trying to attack the Goblin under the table, and the attack was a success.

Miagnik is jabbed in the thigh, and the wound is deep. The goblin under the table cackles with glee, but his joy is short lived when Rownig sneaks up behind him.