PbP Gameday #2 GM Tektite's Devil We Know Series (Inactive)

Game Master Hawkwen Agricola

Orryn manages to cut the creature again with is sickle!

Antonella tries to smite the creature, but misses, despite her efforts!

Agmira fires her crossbow, hitting the ghast, but it avoids a deeper injury. AC 20

Ceobryrn floats around in the sewer tunnel!

Wembly!

Heccan's round of paralysis: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Whiskers tries to resist the attacks of the undead

Fort save 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Fort save 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

"Fall back Whiskers! Be safe"

Wembly will dismiss the paralyzed cat and step back away from the beast.

Heccan stares straight ahead, unable to strain against the ghast's toxin and his inability to communicate.

Round 2 of paralysis, one round left.

Wembly dismisses Whiskers, then steps back!

Bite Orryn: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21
Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10 Forts Saves.

Claw Antonella: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Claw Antonella: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

The ghast bites Orryn, but fails to strike Antonella!

Party up!

"Keep going, everyone! Wembly, could you summon a critter behind the ghast?"

Unarmed Strike: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
damage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Paralyzed 4 of 4 rounds. Free next round! HP 10/28, diseased

Ceobryrn continues to rally against the paralyses as he float about on the far side of the sewer. A finger twitches, the ranger rebounds his fight to move his muscles once again.

(As a side note one good thing about being paralyzed is I don't have to do much thinking about what to post.)

Fort save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

Orryn tries to press the attack against the ghast.

attack w/sickle: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Wembly nods at Antonella.

"I was thinking the same thing, Antonella . "

The gnome summons a celestai, eagle behind the undead.
fort : 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

bite/smite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11 damage : 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
claw/smite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22 damage : 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
claw/smite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 damage : 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

does not include any flank or nausea bonus .

Ag'mira heals Heccan with her wand. And drags him back 5'.
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Orryn and Antonella missing the raging ghast, once more!

Wembly summons an eagle that claw the undead!

Ag'Mira heals Heccan and starts to drag him backward! That will provoke against Heccan. Sure you want to do that?

Bite Attack vs Eagle: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13
Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Claw vs Eagle: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22
Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Claw vs Eagle: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

The undead gnashes and claws at the eagle, tearing it apart!

Party up!

Antonella, you have the best chance of ending this; let me try to assist you in that!

Orryn attempts aid another to benefit Antonella's attack roll.
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

LOL, of course.

Yikes, forgot about the AOO. I would prefer not to do that if possible. This should be Heccan's last round of paralysis if I read that right.

Heccan suffers his paralysis stoically, not moving a muscle. He lays at the feet of the viscous beast, at its mercy even as the healing magics take effect healing some of the sorcerer's wounds.

"OK, O!"

Strike: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23
dmg: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

"More critters please, Wem!"

"well, that was quick. I will try again, Antonella . "

The gnome summons another a celestai, eagle behind the undead.
fort : 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

bite/smite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 damage : 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
claw/smite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22 damage : 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
claw/smite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21 damage : 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

does not include any flank or nausea bonus .

HP 10/28, diseased

Breaking free of the paralyzing affect, Ceobryrn sheath's his sword and quick draws his longbow firing an arrow at the ghoul.

comp longbow: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 6 - 4 = 18 includes -4 for firing into a melee
damage if hit: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Before Wembly can summon another eagle, Antonella strikes the ghast, ending its assault on the party!

Out of Combat!...Shew!

Tell me about it!

Searching the body of the ghast, you find, a potion of inflict moderate wounds, masterwork studded leather, masterwork torturer’s tool (masterwork artisan’s tools), and 250 gp.

Further in the room, you see six people locked in the cells.

Did anyone fail a save vs ghoul fever?

Wembly failed the save vs fever...passed vs paralyzation. Whiskers is paralyzed off on his own plane...and injured. Need some extra saves?

Ceobryrn failed his save vs disease

Ceobryrn checks his wounds heal check: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15 and the others as he pulls out his wand of cure light wounds.

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Continued...

wand CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

The ranger heals his wounds as he explains that the injured people have ghoul fever and need to be cure before they die and revive as ghouls. "healing may but them some time. Who else needs healing. Also, thanks everyone for saving me!"

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Orryn failed a Fort save, which I thought it was for disease, but was actually vs. paralysis (so he shoulda been out of the fight before then anyway). Whoops! I'll pay the prestige to get a remove disease to account for my mistake.

As Orryn, Heccan failed the paralysis save but was not asked to make a save v disease. Looking back, it appears that only Ceobryn was asked to make a save v disease, Heccan and Orryn were not. At the time, I figured that was due to only the ghast bite attack triggering a save v disease. Should Heccan make a save v. disease?

Heccan blinks his eyes open and works his jaw around as the paralysis finally wears off. He speaks as if in mid-sentence ...by all the laws and covenants! What was that monstrosity? I swear I have the basis of a cause of action with all the harm's way we have been forced to overcome. Ah! And my clothes! Ruined, positively ruined. Heccan tenderly touches his wounds then removes the wand from his robe and uses its dark magic once again to heal himself.

Heccan will use a charge from his wand of infernal healing which will heal 10 points of damage over a the next minute.

Calming down from his rant, he looks about the party. Nice work, all of you. That thing was a true beast and I was certain we were not leaving these sewers. There are true dark forces at work here. The sooner we snuff it out, the better. For all of us.

I believe the disease save was only needed for the ghoul's bite

Ceobryrn comments "We press on then come back to help these unfortunates ones after we deal with as Heccan said the dark forces?"

Yep, only for the ghoul's bite.

Looking around the room, you see no exit, the men drag themselves toward the bars. "Help us, please!" One croaks.

Orryn looks at Ceobryrn incredulously. Should we not seek to release these people at once? Surely they can escape the way we came in, out of other danger.

Orryn will give the prisoners food and water from his haversack in either case.

“If anyone needs more healing please let me know. I have used my quota of channeling the Master’s strength for today.”

CLW Orryn: 3d8 + 3 ⇒ (1, 7, 7) + 3 = 18
CLW Wembly: 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (7, 6) + 2 = 15
1 more CLW for Orryn: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

“I can also heal Whiskers if you call him, Wembly.”

Antonella looks over Ceobryn and Orryn’s wounds for infection, keeping up some friendly but professional banter. “I think we need to keep you and Stellah together, Orryn when it comes to the fight with the derro and their human ally ... You were so brave, Ceobryrn!”

Heal Ceobryrn DC=13?? Ghast Fever: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Heal Orryn DC=13?? Ghast Fever: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

When she comes to Heccan, in the dim light of the sewers Antonella sees a young woman very similar in appearance to herself, standing right behind the sorcerer. The other girl has a paler complexion than Antonella, and her eyes and nose are narrower. The priestess hears her voice as Heccan speaks.

Heal Heccan DC=13?? Ghast Fever: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

By all the laws and covenants! You are as much a monster as the thing you slew! I swear I have the basis of a cause of action once I see you in Hell! Ah! My life! Ruined! Positively ruined!

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As the party makes contact with the prisoners, Antonella will *cast* create water so help water and cleanse them. “Who are you and who did this to you. We can help.”

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Heal vs DC12: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

As an aside to the party. "These poor wretches bear signs of infection from that thing we put down. They need attention inside of the next two days or else they will rise as abominations."

The men gratefully accept the food and water offered. "We were put here by the derro. The took one of own and left through a tunnel. They made this room rotate to access the tunnel." One on the men says weakly.

As you talk to the men, you notice that one of the cells holds not a man, but a chest and some gear.

Ghoul Fever has an onset of one day, so we'll worry about it at the end. (but keep those heal rolls from Antonella, the good one at least)

Quite right, Antonella. It is back in the saddle that I can best contribute to our success. (Otherwise Orryn is basically a lousy fighter. LOL)

Ceobryrn frowns, "I fear if we let these people out and they don't get cured then it would be bad for the town. We can do what we can for these people now then free and treat them when we come back. Or we can release them now and take the risk that they don't pass on the disease.". The ranger will do what he can for them using his healer skill. take 10 to 15

Then search for a way to shift the room .
perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

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Orryn considers Ceobryrn's reply for a moment. You likely have a point, my friend. The victory could be worse than the siege. Orryn digs in his haversack a moment. Still, I would have these poor souls know for certain that we shall return for them.

He hands his wayfinder through the bars to one of the prisoners. I would sooner die myself than to see you lot perish here in this pit. By my honor at Lastwall, know that we shall return to release you and get your wounds tended. Please take this token and return it to me when I have kept my word to you all.

Satisfied, the halfling joins the ranger in seeking a way to rotate the room. Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

Someone should check out that chest in the last cell, too. Do we have keys to them?

Heccan allows Antonella to check him over for signs of ghoulish plague. Well Chiavo? What do you see? Be honest with me. The last thing I want to turn into a slobbering undead beast. Then I really would be no fun at parties... Heccan pulls back and sees the look in Anotnella's eyes, with a mixture of fear and anger. He checks the area around him then leans in to Antonella speaking softly. Oh gods! Is it bad? I am quite certain good findings would not dampen that otherwise bright face of yours.

After conferring with Antonella a bit further, he then walks near Ceobryn and Orryn's location, glancing back at her momentarily when he reaches them. He nods in agreement with Ceobryn's conclusion. As always my friend, your words are sound. I shall speak to the prisoners and put them at ease. Wembly my good man, any chance that Whiskers creature notices anything unusual on that chest?

Heccan walks to the prisoners' location and sepaks to them in a very calm and confident manner. He thinks about flashing them one of his grinning smiles, but thinks the better of it and addresses them plainly and openly. My friends. What the derro have done to you is unspeakable. We are here to end them, and we nearly have. We must ask that you aid us, aid us by rallying what strength you have and remaining here, in this cage, for just a bit longer. Once we have ended this threat, we will see you away from this place and ensure that you all receive proper attention by a healer. We will leave what supplies we can, but we will be back to free you. Do you understand?

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15

Wembly looks at himself and back to Heccan.

"Poor, Whiskers. I am not sure. I had dismissed him when he was hurt and paralyzed. He may still be that way."

Not sure if time stops for Eidolon or if the paralysis would have worn off. Either way, Wembly will try to call his friend and cure him if possible.

Clearly distracted, Antonella pulls herself together sufficiently to reply to the noble. “I’m sorry, Abraxi but I honestly cannot tell whether you have been infected or not. We need to seek attention for you from one more skilled than I.”

She raises an index finger. “In the meantime … tell me, does it hurt if I do THIS ..?”

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“I’ll check out the chests, Orryn.”

For traps first.

Can I take 20? for: 20 + 5 = 25

Ag'mira will try a heal check on Heccan to see if he is infected or just has a scrape on his knee.

"Hmm a bit of nasty business Heccan, lets see if you picked something up here or one of the brothels in Cheliax"

Heal Check Heccan: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

Wembly starts to look worried.

"I hope I do not look the same color as Heccan...or do I?"

Sorry, Wembly. I missed that you’d been bitten too. I thought it was only Whiskers.

Antonella kneels to examine the gnome. Heal: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23

Then she stands, takes a step back and holds up both thumbs and index fingers in a combined ‘reverse-L’ and ‘rotated-L’ combination to form a picture frame. She squints through the arrangement, lining up Heccan and Wembly in the same ‘shot’.

She smiles at the tiefling witch. “What do you think, Ag’mira? They could almost be Twiins. Only their mother could tell them apart.”

"Thanks for...what? Twins? That can't be right! Are you kidding? . "

Wembly looks worried and starts to wonder if there is a mirror around.

LOL!!

Heccan quirks a brow as both he and Wembly are put into frame. He scowls What? Twins?? He glances down to Wembly then back to Antonella and Shiavo then back to Wembly. Well, my friend if that is the case it is your lucky day. What do you think Wembly? Once all this business is behind us, what say we see what this town has to offer. There is not a tavern here that could handle one charming scoundrel much less two. Unless of course we are a drooling zombie death squad. I don't think they would let us in then... Heccan holds a hand to his chin and looks to the ceiling in an obvious gesture that he is pondering something profound.

"Twins? That can't be right! Are you kidding?"

Antonella *deadpans* “Paladins. DON'T. KID!!!”

• Each day is another step along the path to enlightenment. I will not turn back into ignorance.

• I am fair to others. I desire nothing for myself but that which I need to survive.

• I will place the ignorant on the correct path with my words and actions. If they deny themselves this opportunity, may they find greater wisdom in their next life.

Wembly nods at Heccan, nervously trying to convince himself things are fine.

"Well, I s-suppose that would be g-good. Do really think we will be ok? I worry about who will take care of Whiskers and all. I r-really. "

He looks back at Antonella ...

yes, but can you really trust a paladin? I mean really? If I am an undead, she will not want to be my friend anymore any will try to smite me I just know it. Oh man, I hope I am gonna be ok. I do not want to be smiteded .

Well, at least the boards are loading again.

Searching, no traps are found and using the key found on the ghast, (since the scenario doesn't specify in any way.) you are able to unlock the cells and the chest. Inside the chest, you find 2600 gp worth of Cassomir trade bars, and the gear consists one masterwork longbow with 20 +1 arrows, and bracers of archery (lesser). The prisoners tell you that the gear belonged to one of their number who was taken by the derro and ask that you take in return for freeing them.

While searching, Antonella spies a hidden switch beneath a floor tile at the far west end of the room. Once the switch is turned, the entire room rotates ninety degrees, revealing a rough hewn tunnel.

"Wow, that was cool. What did you do Antonella? And can you do it again? Can you?" Wembly almost forgets he is about to become a ghoul.

Ceobryrn grins "Now that you mention it they do have a vague similar look."

When the room turns the ranger smile "Good going Antonella!"

Ceobryrn thinks for a moment then speaks to the captives, "You are all sick with Ghoul fever and will die if you don't seek treatment. I will only let you free if you swear to seek treatment!" Also, he ask if they saw anyone carrying a bell pass through here?

The bracers and +1 arrows would effectively give Ceobryrn a +1 to hit and damage, but if someone else want to use them we can spit the arrows and Ceobryrn would be find with that.

“A magician never reveals her secrets, Wembly.” Antonella taps the side of her nose.

“The archery stuff is all yours, Ceobryrn.”

“Now … does anyone else require healing? I suspect we have a tough fight ahead of us and I think it’s important we’re all at full strength. What are you doing with Whiskers, Wembly? Wand charges are worth nothing, if somebody falls.”

Antonella smiles as she inserts earplugs into her ears. “We’re a good group. Let’s work to our strengths and get this thing done.”

Wembly will call back Whiskers.

"Antonella can you please use this on us? I still am not great at it yet."

He hands his cure wand to the paladin and asks to get them both back to full.

Wembly clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
Whiskers clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Whiskers clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

"Thanks, that should do it."

Heccan readies himself to venture forth. I am fine Shiavo, thank you. I suppose we should move on to the next nightmare.

The prisoners respond that they saw no one carrying a bell.

Ready to go?