Reign of Winter with GM Deadly Secret - Table 1 - The Snows of Summer (Inactive)

Game Master Deadly secret

Andrei detects magic within the area of the inscription in the snow which is on the trail. Only one aura and it's faint.

Knowledge arcana to know the school. The ice blocks are still there.

"We got magic up ahead," Andrei reported, pointing it out, "If anyone can identify what it is?"

Know Arcana: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

Ragnar looks at the writing in the snow, casting Detect Magic as well. Squinting, he tries to recall a story he heard back home regarding this sort of thing. . .

Ragnar knows this is a faint abjuration aura.

"We may want to go around the words. I believe it may trigger a warning to whomever is guarding the portal."

Can I see where the edge of the aura is and would it be easy to walk around it?

"Going around them sounds best," Andrei agreed.

Asric shrugs and walks around as suggested. Leave the magic to the magic people.

"Giving it a wide berth seems the best course."

Does the topography allow for us to skirt around it, say 30-40ft away?

"Agreed. But watch for less obvious traps, magical or otherwise." Rerdahl follows Asric.

Watching for anything else as we go around the symbol. perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13 Hmm... Not seeing much with that roll!

Yes you're able to go around it and avoid activating it.

Your party moves around the symbol and continue to follow the trail and the source of the snow.

The date is 4713 AR on Fireday, 19th Earstus at 8:00 am - current moon cycle: waxing crescent
The Location - Trail to Portal

A cold wind blows through the valley, bringing a spray of sleet and broken ice. The sky ahead roils with thick, gray clouds and the sun is only a dim glow somewhere in the mist.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 - 4 = 18

Ragnar follows quietly as the group trudges up the trail to the portal. Spotting some tracks in the snow, he points them out to the group. "Looks like something is waiting for us up ahead. Anyone know who or what might own these tracks?"

Survival: 1d20 ⇒ 9

What size are the tracks?

Perception: 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 5 - 4 = 6

Gozrym doesn't see anything until Ragnar points the tracks out.
Drat this unnatural weather.

Survival: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

Vyr comes over to investigate the tracks as well.

Survival: 1d20 ⇒ 2

Asric hates that his vision is so unhelpful in this light, but he's glad he has sharp-eyed companions.
survival: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (11) - 1 = 10
"I'm afraid I'm not good with tracks."

Creed stands back as her friends examine the tracks "Well if someone is waiting for us they'd do well to turn around while they still drae breath, ain't that right Vosi."

Rerdahl examines the tracks Perception: 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 11 - 4 = 27

Now if I can just roll that again when we really need it!

Ragnar & Rerdahl both spot the tracks and point them out to the others. Gozrym can tell that the tracks belong to a giant weasel. You see some the sign of deer tracks as well and you are able to track them into a small cave opening.

You don't see it yet and it doesn't seem to see you. How would you like to approach?

"If you will all stand back, I have some experience with the creatures of this forest. I don't see a need to harm the beast if we can encourage it to leave peacefully."

Once within 30 feet of the weasel, Gozrym will use Wild Empathy.

Wild Empathy: 1d20 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 5

(Sigh, but not very well.)

Rerdahl stays about 5' behind Gozrym, watching for a giant white weasel. If he spots one attacking he waits until it is within 30' and uses his slumber hex. Will DC14 or it falls asleep. (Only used if it appears to be attacking)

perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31
knowledge-nature: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

Asric moves up beside the ranger, sword and shield at the ready. "Can't say as I've ever faced a giant weasel, but if you can't win its affection, I'm here to help."

Ragnar keep moving, scythe at the ready, while keeping a lookout for movement in the trees.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 - 4 = 20
Know nature: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

"Oh, yes, let's approach the cave with the wounded beast," ,Vyr says with undisguised sarcasm. He brings up the rear as the party approaches.

The party slowly approaches where the giant weasel is and it comes into your sights. Gozrym attempts to talk to it but it seems to be wild for food and turns to attack.

Initiative
Andrei Kovacs 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Ragnar Lothveld 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Creed Baguette 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Vyr Embar 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
Gozrym Trygve 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14
Asric Swain 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14
Rerdahl Tollan 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Giant Weasel 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

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Up first, Andrei & Kilava!

Slide 3 for full image. There is no dead deer however. :)

Andrei draws his starknife and moves up along with Kilava. Both ready an action to attack if the enemy enters either of their reach.

apparently I have it in wrong order

also up Vyr!

Delay - let the weasel come to me!

Andrei readies an action to attack.

Vyr delays.

The weasel moves forward to attack the closest target and triggers AndreI's readied action. Kilava doesn't seem close enough. AC 16
Melee bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 2x/20
Miss

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Up next, everyone!

are we still in the snow's ranged penalty?-

Readied action attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Readied action damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Ragnar will inspire rage and have his scythe at the ready.

Gozrym accepts the raging song moves up to the majestic beast, at takes a regretful swing at it.

scimitar: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18 for CI/slashing: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

AC 15

Yes even more so now than ever, it's getting worse and more windy as if you're closer to the source.

Asric pushes through the snow to try to flank the creature. (Can only move 3 squares due to difficult terrain) He stabs at it with his longsword.
sword: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 dam: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 (cold iron)
The thick snow throws him off balance and his blade passes by the creature harmlessly.

Rerdahl sees the giant creature and calls on his hex magic to try and put it to sleep.

Slumber Hex. Will DC14 or the creature falls asleep for two rounds.

Vyr double moves, circling around and hoping Rerdahl's magic works.

Andrei hits with his readied action and does damage to the creature.

Ragnar inspires rage.

Gozrym hits the creature and a lot of damage to the creature.

Asric misses.

Rerdahl attempts to hex the creature and it fails and falls asleep.

However, at the end of the round a creature flies into sight. You recognize it, she is small and flying 5 ft off the ground. It takes a breath and releases a wave of ice forcing Vyr & Asric to dodge.
Reflex Vyr: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Reflex Asric: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Asric fails and takes 1d4 ⇒ 4 cold damage and you're now sickened
Vyr takes half damage and is not sickened.
If you have any resistance or negates anything please adjust slide 2

Round 2

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Up next, everyone!

If Andrei, Kilava, or Vyr attacks the weasel before it's turn, it will get to act before the majority of you.

Seeming more annoyed than harmed by it's blast of cold, Vyr steps up to the creature and swings with his morningstar.

mw cold iron morningstar: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24 for Bludgeoning/Piercing: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

I assume this is the thing we fought at the bridge?

With a sigh at the necessity, Gozrym performs a coup de grace on the magnificent weasel.

Crit Damage: 2d6 + 14 ⇒ (3, 3) + 14 = 20

Hampered by the heavy snow, Rerdahl moves up and casts a spell.

No effect immediately. Casting Adhesive Spittle. I have two rounds to discharge it as a standard action.

Ragnar moves up to the fey creature. (double move in difficult terrain)

He will not maintain his Raging Song, but Lingering song keeps it up for 2 more rounds.

Asric moves forward to attack the fey creature. (accepting raging song)
longsword/PA/sick: 1d20 + 6 - 3 ⇒ (18) + 6 - 3 = 21 dam: 1d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 2 = 7 cold iron
man I hope that hits

As the weasel is knocked out, Kilava accepts rage, moves up, and attacks.

Bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Andrei moves up.

Was Creed going to take any actions, I am not sure what spells you have available. I'll try to get this updated in a bit and might have to bot Creed.

Vyr hits and does some damage but you notice it has DR against your weapon. Yes the think on the bridge.

Gozrym puts the poor creature to rest.

Rerdahl casts a spell.

Ragnar moves and let’s his performance linger.

Asric hits and does some damage but you notice it has DR against your weapon.

Andrei moves up and Kilava helps finish off the weasel.

Creed delays.

The creature 5 ft steps back via flight and begins to cast a spell.
Spellcraft
Andrei Kovacs 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Creed Baguette 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Vyr Embar 1d20 + 8 + 1d6 ⇒ (16) + 8 + (5) = 29

Round 3

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Up next, everyone!

as a move action, Asric uses detect evil against the flying critter. The answer will determine his action

Despite being not entirely effective, Vyr moves up and swings again.

mw cold iron morningstar: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16 for Bludgeoning/Piercing: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Ragnar moves up and swings his scythe.

Scythe: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
Slashing: 2d4 + 6 ⇒ (1, 3) + 6 = 10

1 Round Lingering Song remaining.

Gozrym trudges through the deep snow to engage the enemy.

Double Move

Wanting to aid his companions and finish the combat Rerdahl moves up and releases the attack of his magic on the creature.

The spell says it doesn't take an attack roll.... It might hold it in place for a bit. No SR and Reflex DC14 partial. Including the link for a tanglefoot bag that the spell mentions.

Andrei moves up and attacks.

Starknife Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Kilava moves up and attacks.

Bite Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Bite Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9