PbP Gameday #3: GM Silbeg's Thornkeep: The Accursed Halls (Inactive)

Game Master Silbeg

Arturo violently drops the poor centipede that never did anything to harm anyone. It dies, not knowing how it offended.

Roudi is up, then the remaining centipede.

The young man accepts the pack from Arturo stoically, effortlessly slipping it over his shoulder as he lets the man get out ahead before following. His brow furrows as he sees Mr. Hairylip rush forward into the room, an amused expression on his face, before he sees the chitinous creature the man just skewered.

Arturo the Exterminator laughs heartily at the poor innocent centipede's misfortune. He sprays ichor into the corner of the room as he gives his blade a victory swish.

Yeah, like the centipede wasn't going to assume we wanted in on its porky dinner and attack us with some kind of freaky-deaky poison.

Argh, goblins ate the post... Rather than trying to write it again, just Delay until the first full round

Sorry! I have totally neglected this thread lately... my fault. I'll try not to let it happen again!

Jaender, having been quiet since the goblin moot, seems lost in his own thoughts. He offers help where necessary. At the first sign of a skirmish, he makes his way to assist his able companions.

Centipede #1 charges at Sven. Evidently he looks tastier than the rotting boar it had been eating.
centipede: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Luckily for Sven, it had already eaten.

Vox and Einhardt are up.

Vox speeds into the room, and stops beside his companion Strong Brute. With lucerne hammer in hand, the youth waits for the exceedingly quick and agile wolf to move into flanking with him.

Einhardt provokes an attack of oppertunity by moving through the centiplede's threatened area. Einhardt AC = 21 while moving through threatened squares.

Vox waits, delaying his attack until the wolf is opposte the centipede. A moment later, both Vox and Einhardt attack the creature.[/ooc]

Vox attack
attack(lucerne hammer w/ power attack and flanking): 1d20 + 5 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 5 - 1 + 2 = 24
damage: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Einhardt attack
attack(bite w/ flanking): 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 2 = 25
attac(crit conformation): 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 2 = 13
damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

this was the surprise round, so you only have a single partial action

Whoops!

Both Vox and Einhardt move into position, and attack next round!

Sorry about that!!!!

I don't mean to pre-empt GM Silbeg, but assuming things proceed as they usually do and it's Roudi and Arturo up next... for my next turn I've traced out Arturo's movement to make sure I could flank with Strong Brute (just made it in 30ft of movement). His starting position was on the X.

Arturo, flush from his victory against the first centipede, moves around to position opposite the strong brute. He does a flourish, steps back and raises his buckler, ready for combat. The centipede pays him no heed - concentrating as it is on the other opponents who have surrounded it. Somewhat insulted, Arturo picks an opening in the centipede's chitinous hide and slices for it with his scimitar.

Arturo scimitar, flanking, sneak attack: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 2 = 17
Scimitar damage, flanking, sneak attack: 1d6 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 4 + (6) = 13

If my assumptions above were wrong, please just ignore this action! I'll be posting a little sporadically today, so I didn't want to pass up the opportunity to post my action while I could.

With Arturo providing a distraction, the strong brute swings his scythe down in a brutal arc, seeking to make an end to the chitinous menace (ya know, assuming Arturo hasn't already done just that).

Scythe: 1d20 + 8 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 8 - 1 + 2 = 16
Damage: 2d4 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (3, 4) + 6 + 3 = 16

Thoroughly lost in his own thoughts, Jaender barely recognizes what is going on, so runs forward into the room to get a better look. As was often the case in the crypt of the everflame, he sees his able companions dealing ever so effectively with the situation, and his fire breathing, spell casting appears to be unnecessary at this moment. He puts his hands on his hips with a satisfied smirk as he watches Arturo, Strong Brute, Vox and Einhardt surround the vermin.

I'd feel sorry for it, but it was just going to try to eat us anyways. Besides, who likes bugs?

The second centipede falls as both Arturo and Sven do it in. Now what?

'Sven' patiently waits for the smaller and sneakier of his companions to scout things out, taking the opportunity to clean the centipede gunk off of his weapon.

Arturo smiles a satisfied smile as he and the strong barbarian stand over the corpse of the other overgrown pest.

"Well, I think I remember hearing Jaender offer to scout ahead," says Arturo, inclining his head towards the wayang, "Please, my friend, have at it. I'll come forwards with my lockpicks if you run into any difficulty getting through. You can probably be stealthier than I can - especially since you can see in the dark."

Move yourselves forward, and I'll open up the next room.

what is our order or are we already in it?

Not sure if we have a marching order. Arturo will be after Jaender for "scouting order", but we need Strong Brute and Ophiuchus or Vox (our heavy-melee-hitters) at the front somewhere! Moved Arturo to where he would be.

Once scouting has been done and it is determined to proceed, Strong Brute will lead the way, if that is the wish of his companions.

Jaender will be the forward scout, who's job is to only forward scout, then bring back reports to Arturo and the group. Other than that, he will hang in the back of the pack, ready to burp fire from a distance :)

Jaender nods at the expected efficiency of the group. "Well Mr. Arturo, it is no surprise, but it seems you fit in quite well here. My companions are nothing if not brutally efficient. I indeed am an excellent scout, but not much for anything else involving the point man. I will look ahead and bring back word of what is in front of us. If you hear me scream, come running." he says with a wink and a smile.

And with that, he slinks off into the gloom ahead.

Stealth: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18 +2 if it is hilly or rocky

Ugh... of course I roll a 3. Let me know if you prefer to make those rolls for me. I do have darkvision, and will not be using any light sources while I scout ahead.

While it's still well-lit, Arturo won't let his sneaky friend go too far without company. He follows twenty feet behind Jaender, trying not to step too loudly and ruin the quiet wayang's game.

Arturo stealth: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27

+15 at level 2? Wow? How?!?!

I'd rather go in the front as I have 20 speed - Vox are you good with rear guard?

"What did you see little man that burps fire? More dead that live, or is it a dragon. I have been practicing dragon. I think that I am getting pretty good. Want to hear my dragon roar? No. You are trying to be quiet and I am being loud. I need to be quiet now. Ok."

Turing to Arturo, "How long does it take you to make your hairylip look like that? If I could grow hair I would grow a hairylip like yours. People might think we are brothers because we look so much alike with matching hairylips."

Let do resistance chain, lasts 1 minute

Roudantaimi could go in the middle-row. Back row is fine too, if we can go two-wide (which I suppose we can, since AH uses 10' squares

I've just rearranged everyone. Arturo and Jaender scouting ahead for now, when it comes to marching, we'll fill in the spot behind Ophiuchus (Arturo) and in front of Einhardt (Jaender) when / as we return back to the party. So, if I'm right, we've just done a resistance chain, Arturo and Jaender are scouting ahead stealthily and they'll be ready to jump back to the party as needed.

Eight statues of demonic creatures anchored to great square columns guard an octagonal open space in the center of this large hall. Various bits of scaffolding and debris are piled up next to the columns, which support a large gallery fifteen feet above the room’s floor. Open stone archways lead to the southeast and the north from the lower floor, and a large stone door stands at the south corner of the chamber.

The problem for the party will be that there really isn't much to hide behind as they come down the corridor. It is well lit, and they just finished a combat. The goblins were ready.

Surprise Round.
All six goblin fire their shortbows.
Mouthy: 1: Arturo 2:Jaender: 1d2 ⇒ 1Short Bows: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21for: 1d4 ⇒ 1
Chuffy: 1: Arturo 2:Jaender: 1d2 ⇒ 1Short Bows: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21for: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Poog: 1: Arturo 2:Jaender: 1d2 ⇒ 2Short Bows: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18for: 1d4 ⇒ 1
Rita: 1: Arturo 2:Jaender: 1d2 ⇒ 2Short Bows: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9for: 1d4 ⇒ 2
Mogmurch: 1: Arturo 2:Jaender: 1d2 ⇒ 2Short Bows: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18for: 1d4 ⇒ 2
Sewer: 1: Arturo 2:Jaender: 1d2 ⇒ 1Short Bows: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9for: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Jaender and Arturo are both hit by the goblins.

Round 2:
Rita fires again, at Jaender (same target)
Rita bow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23 for: 1d4 ⇒ 2
And Jaender takes another arrow.

Einhardt is on "guard" (I assume) until Vox can order him (readied action for anything attacking Vox).

Poochie is up.

Wow. Really chumped the initiative!

Arturo howls in pain as the arrows pepper him. Panting and standing a little to the side, he allows his comrades through while trying not to make their path too slick and slippery with his own blood.

"Something tells me these aren't the friendly kind of goblins we saw in town," says the Varisian between clenched teeth, "Let's try to keep at least one alive for questioning - they might know where the sword is!"

Is it just me or has the iOS autocorrect become f*cking unusable these days?

Move 20. Draw Merians vengeance Attack. FYI not that it matters but I get 2 initiatives.

Greatsword: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

Greatsword damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 3) + 4 = 10

Just got home and looked at the map - all kinds of weird going on there. So I guess I am too far away so I will double move to get close to the nearest gob.

There are two levels in this room... three of the gobbos are firing down from above. I'll make sure to get your two inits next time.

Ahh that makes more sense.

The goblin nearest Poochie drops his bow, and moves up drawing his sword.
He attacks sword: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21crit confirm: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 for: 1d4 ⇒ 3, hitting him.
Chuffy then moves up to the oracle as well, and attacks with his short sword.sword: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9for: 1d4 ⇒ 1, but he misses.
From the balcony, "Sewer" fires at Arturo once more. bow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13, and also misses.

Vox is up.

Vox, seeing his companions in danger, makes a clicking noise with mouth. and points across the vast chamber to the goblin at the far end of the hall. The instant the wolf has sprinted off toward's their target, the youth runs across the chamber.

Vox: Double Move. Token Updated

Hearing Vox's signal to approach and attack the unknown figure, the wolf stops her initial, instinctual guarding of Vox and speeds off across the room.

At the far side of the room, the wolf uses her incredible speed to loop around behind the creature, awaiting Vox's arrival.

Einhardt: Double Move. Token updated.

Thanks GM Silbeg, you are correct that I would like to have the wolf guarding Vox initially, so Vox and Einhardt can act together on the lower initiative.

Arturo surveys the situation as his companions move into position.

I'll enumerate the questions I have from Arturo's "survey" to make them easier to answer:

1. Is there any obvious way up to the top level?
2. Do the stairs at the southeast lead upwards ?
3. Could an acrobatic leap / climbing effort get us up there?
4. Can we get total cover if we stand beneath the goblins?
5. Is that a railing on the top level that we could get cover from if we do get up top?
6. If that is a railing, do they get cover from our ranged attacks from below?

Poog takes a 5' step, obviously worried that he might get flanked. He then drops his bow, draws his sword, and attacks Einhardt.

shortsword: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
However, his heart doesn't seem to be in it, probably because goblins actually like wolves!

Sven is up!

Weaving through his companions toward the nearest threat, 'Sven's' long legs carry him to the target in enough time for him to line up a swing of his scythe.

Scythe!: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
Damage: 2d4 + 6 ⇒ (4, 2) + 6 = 12

"Don't kill them all yet, you strong brute!" cries Arturo, "I'd like a go at one of them. It's been an age since I've fought one of these critters."

Arturo makes ready to attack the goblin standing in front of Ophiuchus, swishing his scimitar back and forth dramatically.

going to sleep now, use the action above on Roudi's turn

Wow! That would have killed the Hall of the Flesh Eaters' BBEG twice over with change!

Nice shooting, Tex!

The young man looks at Arturo with a confused expression. It seemed as though the man was enjoying all this fighting.

How badass is Roudantaimi? just unleashed the highest DPR we've seen in 6 scenarios, and he is all like, 'Meh, I am going to bed.' Well played sir, I say well played!

Sven rushes up, slashing open the belly of Chuffy.
Mogurch fires his arrow at the closest target (which happens to be Vox).
bow at Vox: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 but Vox's relationship with his wolf has gained him sympathy with the goblin.

Roudi moves up, and fires at Rita. Even though he was outside of his shortest range band (he's at about 60', so firing at -2 to hit, vs normal AC), his shot is true, and Rita's head explodes, as the bullet hits right between the eyes.

Jaender, Arturo, and Poochie are up.

Arturo shoulders past the confused strong brute, a grin on his lips (one of them hairy).

Arturo attack vs Mouth: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Scimitar damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Hit or miss...

"You fight bravely, little greenskins," Arturo laughs as he swipes down with his scimitar, "But you're not going to be able to defeat us. Give us the location of the idol and the Sword of Zog, and we shall relent."

Arturo slashes the belly open on Mouthy, who falls to the ground, clutching his belly.

The goblins look at Arturo with blank but vicious looks. Sewer yells out, "Ko ellē ilgi apakšstilbiem teikt? Nav svarīgi ... nogalināt tos visus!"

"Fie to you then!" says Arturo, quickly wiping the blood off his blade on Mouthy's tunic, "Not one of you little snots speaks common, eh? Well, it's not going to end well for you."

"Why did the strong man that sings and Mr. Harilip kill the goblin that I wanted to kill? Now there is just than one goblin by the pretty wolf, and those up there. Guess I will have to climb up and kill them. Little man that speaks many languages, catch me when I fall."

Merian being a hero is difficult work. Now I am going to have to climb in this armor. I will never make it. My love help me to fall lightly.

Climb: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (3) - 3 = 0

Attempting to grab a scaffolding, the nagaji grabs the first rung to pull himself up. Once he places his foot, and lifts off, things immediately go bad. The wood breaks in two, he loses his grip on one of the upper portions, while the other snaps. The bewildered Oracle falls directly backward landing like a turtle on its back shell.

"I fell."

The brute's confused look deepens at the nagaji's statement. He had only been trying to expedite the process of defeating their enemies, and he had hoped to finish the goblin before it could retaliate. This one and Mr. Hairylip seemed to invite danger at every step.

His confused look morphs into a stifled laugh as the oracle promptly falls while trying to climb to get to the goblin archers.