Rise of the Runelords Anniversary Edition

Game Master Wilken

"You will have to get her intot his room." Quiary says backing up and lining up a shot if the woman comes out.

Readied arrow+PBS: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 1 = 181d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7

I return just in time!

While moving through the rooms, Ansgar has been silent, pondering how close to death the group keeps coming, his thoughts flashing back to Denlar.

I need to keep a better watch over my comrades lives...

Examining the plans and images when the door opens, Ansgar simply waits while the talking happens, formulating a course of action.

When the fighting starts, Ansgar joins in quickly, sword and shield at the ready.

Bastard Sword: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

not sure if Bless or Bulls Strength is still active. If they are then its +3 to hit, +2 damage

Welcome back! :)

Hearing the fight start, Norm moves in to the room. Seeing no room for Cliff to get to the women, Norm lets him stay out of the room.

”Okay, let’s try something different this time - ඩී”

Norm casts daze, dc 14 will (only affects 4 HD humanoids so she might not be affected)

Bless and Bull Strength are over as you've spend some time copying the scribles from the war room

Quiary lines up a shot.

1d2 ⇒ 1

And hits another of the women, causing her to disappear. Ansgar strides up to the remaining, true one and swings, but she dodges out of the way at the last second. Normornigan tries to dazer her senses with a spell.

Will Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

It works, the woman just stands in place, unable to act against you.

Round 2
Lyrie
Zelinda, Quiary, Normornigan, Ansgar, Zantus, Caeldren <- Can act

@Caeldren feel free to take two turns, one for the start of round 2 and another for the start of round 3

Zelinda continues her assault on the wizardess, her face going red with anger, but her strike is steady.

Longsword attack w/ Combat Expertise: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

Slashing Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Round 2 turn
Cael readjusts his rapier and strikes at the mage with the hilt of the sword, trying to not kill Dr.

Attack(Nonlethal): 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 8 - 4 = 9
Damage(Blunt): 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Round 3 turn
Cael continues trying to knock the woman out.

Attack(Nonlethal): 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 8 - 4 = 7
Damage(Blunt): 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

”Well, that worked nicely” Norm smiles as he sees the dazed look on the woman’s face.

”What now? Not much else I can do than…”

Norm grabs his flask of acid and says the now familiar words “අම්ලය!”

Ranged touch attack (into melee): 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 6 - 4 = 5

Acid Splash damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

"You didn't tell me there was an illusion in effect!" Quiary shouts as he lines up another shot

Shot: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 1 = 141d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 1 = 8

Ansgar tries to strike her with the flat of his blade, "We should take her alive."

Bastard Sword (non-lethal): 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 6 - 4 = 20
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

After receiving a slash from Zelinda and a strike from Ansgar, and seeing how she is out of duplicates, the woman raises her hands.

"Stop! I surrender! I haven't attacked you! If you waste time here you won't be able to save your friend."

"On the ground. Now!" Cael says pointing. Then he jerks a thumb at Zelinda and Ansgar while saying, "Where is the elf? Tell us now or I won't stop Hothead here or Stoneface from chopping you up into lovely little bits."

Edit: I should probably include a roll for the threat, so here goes.

Intimidate: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

Zelinda raises her sword to the woman's throat, anger plain on her face, "Then tell us where she is!" she growls. A sound that she is obviously not used to making, but the look on her face indicates how serious she is.

Intimidate: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1

Yeah... that's about what I was expecting.

Norm pushes his way through the legs of the others.

"listen, lady. You better do as they say. They can be pretty nasty if you don't. We only want information on how to find our friend. If we get that, I promise you we'll let you go, not a hair out of place"

bluff: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

Norm smiles reassuringly at her

of course, I have no intention of letting her go, but (hopefully she won't know that (knock on wood)

I would never cut her into bits, deaths must be swift. And I wish Norm hand't promised we'd let her go... I must uphold our word as a group, come what may...

Somewhat dismayed at his companions hasty words, Ansgar wipes and sheathes his blade. He takes a step back, letting the others continue the conversation. Too many voices would simply cloud the issue.

Quiary relaxes his arms at the sound of the woman surrendering. "She is most likely Stalling, Tie her up and lets be on our way." Quiary keeps an eye out on everyone's back.

Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24

The woman drops her wand on the ground but stays on her feet.

"Go down the corridor that leads here, you'll end up into a large room with stairs to the level above and many doors, the rightmost door on the opposite wall is Ripnugget's harem, and where Bruthazmus took your friend. Now let me go and you won't see me ever again."

Sense Motive: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (9) - 1 = 8

Zelinda measures the woman's words and decides that she seems to be speaking honestly, at the threat to her own life. She stalls a moment more, sword pointed at the wizard's throat, then finally she lowers her weapon. "Get out," she says, sternly, motioning towards the door with a tip of her head. "And you'd better not be found in the area again."

She steps out of the way and lets her pass, keeping an eye on her the whole way to make sure that she doesn't try anything.

Once the woman left and her retreating steps have receded, she waves the others on. "Let's go get Shalelu, and hope that she is still okay." She leads the group back to the door that was described and has Quiary check the door before opening it up to the room.

Someone can check this room, if they want, but I figure that we can always come back to check it.

Cael picks up the wand the woman dropped. "Let's go."

As Zelinda steps out of the way, Norm gets trapped behind her. As he recovers, he sees the lady leaving the room

"What are you doing? I didn't really intent to let her go. She is clearly a part of the attack on the town and should be punished. People got hurt in that attack! And did you see the things we had to fight down here? She is part of something evil! You didn’t even search her before she left!”

Mumbling to himself about people not being able to use common sense and know when something is obviously not true, Norm starts going over the stuff on the table.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

As the others starts to leave, he hastily takes one of his waterproof bags and puts all of the stuff from the table in it and then runs after the others.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

"We should be tying her up and taking her back to town with us. I am not the leader though." Quiary shrugs his shoulders.

Perception on the room: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15

"We don't know for sure what her level of involvement is" Zelinda defends herself, "and I'm not about to waste time on someone like that while our friend may be in trouble. Sorry if that disagrees with you, but she wasn't exactly much of a threat on her own to begin with. If she stupid enough to come back for more, then feel free to finish her off."

Cael shrugs, "I guess today we are going merciful heros. Mostly I don't think it's worth delaying if Shelilu is in danger. If it turns out she lied, we won't be so merciful next time."

"There is a secret door on this wall, by the way. Good luck, I guess. And please don't mention me when you get captured and tortured."

The woman walks toward the stairs, heading up a level and vanishing from sight.

Cael stows the wand in his belt pouch and raises his sword and takes what he supposes is a galant pose. "Come on guys, let's go save Shelilu!" Then he moves to leave following the woman's directions. He doesn't go ahead alone though and pauses if the party doesn't immediately follow.

I sincerely hope that woman was exaggerating. I don't fancy getting killed or tortured...

"Where does the secret door head too?" Quiary asks before she departs

Well at least we came out of that with our honor intact...

Silent during the exchange with the lady, Ansgar decides to put it all behind him. No point in dwelling on what could have been.

Ansgar heads to the door where Shalelu is to be found.

Norm ears picks up at the mention of a secret door and moves over to the mentioned wall. (And which wall is it? And in what room?)

"And how do you open it?" Norms calls after her

The woman points toward the wall opposite to the entrance and Normornigan can spot a small sport where the wall seems like it would rotate.

You quickly move toward the room Shalelu is supposed to be and open it.

Dozens of ratty cushions, lumpy pillows, and rumpled dogskin furs lie heaped in the south half of this chamber, which smells of a nauseating mixture of vinegar and rotten flowers.

Four female goblins and a large bugbear are in this room, in a corner, you can see Shalelu, tied, gagged, and unconscious.

All of them get ready to fight as the door opens.

Round 1
Caeldren <- Can act
Goblin(White), Goblin(Blue), Goblin(Green), Bugbear
Quiary, Zantus, Zelinda
Goblin (Red)
Ansgar, Normornigan

Cael realizing there's a crowd moves back behind Norm and with a grin on his face says, "Well, butter safe than sorry" as he waves a daub of butter on a finger at the bugbear. Immediately the area is covered in grease.

I couldn't help myself in that one. Casts grease covering the area of the bugbear and the front two goblins. DC13 Reflex. Can someone move Carl and draw a 10ft square for the grease? I'm on my phone so I can't. Also if I'm wrong about where the doors are move Cael to an appropriate place to cast his spell.

Behind Cliff is where you'd have proper line of sight and line of effect, so I moved you there.

Cael steps back and casts a spell, covering the floor with grease.
Goblin(Red): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
Goblin(Blue): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
Bugbear: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

Despite the slippery floor, all three manage to keep their balance. The three goblins draw their shortbows and begin shooting at Ansgar.

Goblin(White) vs. Ansgar(Soft Cover): 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 - 4 = 8
Goblin(Blue) vs. Ansgar: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15 Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4
Goblin(Green) vs. Ansgar(Soft Cover): 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 - 4 = 8

One of the arrows hits Ansgar, barely penetrating his armor. The Hobgoblin steps to the side and swings his heavy flail towards Ansgar.

Acrobatics DC 10: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Hobgoblin vs. Ansgar: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16Damage: 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Landing a powerful hit before Ansgar is ready to defend himself!

Rounds 1 & 2
Caeldren <- Can act
Goblin(White), Goblin(Blue), Goblin(Green), Bugbear
Quiary, Zantus, Zelinda <- Can act
Goblin (Red)
Ansgar, Normornigan <- Can act

Zelinda raises her shield defensively, adjusting her stance to help cover Ansgar from further attacks, and strikes at the bugbear with her longsword.

Swift Action: Active Defense - Share +1 Dodge bonus with Ansgar.

Standard Action: Attack Bugbear w/ Combat Expertise (AC 20)

Longsword Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Slashing Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Hard corner should give the Bugbear a cover bonus. :( I could try to tumble through, but too risky right now.

That room is not very big, I can back up to give some space but they will get some good cover against me

Quiary steps back, allowing Ansgar to tactically retreat to allow more people to help him out.

Readied shot to whoever comes out: 1d20 + 9 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 9 + 1 - 1 = 211d8 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 + 2 = 7
Point blank shot + Deadly Shot

"Oi! You, big ugly. We're going to use your guts for garders! I supose it won't matter to you though when you're being eaten by the crows!"

Intimidate to Demoralize the Bugbear: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

With no way to push into the room, Ansgar steps back, and prepares himself for the coming assault. Ansgar prays to Ragathiel for strength and feels Ragathiel's light course through his body.

Casting Bull's Strength on myself. I'll be pushing forward next round if the Bugbear doesn't come out to play.

Bull's Strength 30/30 rounds remaining

”Oh, no, I’m not getting caught up in this again!”

Norm moves over next to Cael to get out of the way of the fighting. On the way he slaps Cliff on his hindquarters.

” පලිහ! Get ready, old friend. If it comes out that door, shred it!”

Cliff will ready a full-attack, attacking the first enemy stepping within reach.
If Mage armour on Cliff has run out, Norm casts that instead of shield

”Ansgar, let me know if you want to be bigger. I really want to try that spell out!”

Zelinda tries swinging at the bugbear but misses, Quiary readies a shot, Zantus stays in place.

One of the goblins shoots at Ansgar.

Goblin(Red) vs Ansgar(Soft Cover): 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 - 4 = 2

But the small arrow bounces against a wall before getting close to him.

While Asngar and Normornigan cast spells to prepare for the fight, Caeldren shouts some demoralizing words, and they seem to work, momentarily throwing off the Bugbear's focus.

The goblins resume their barrage of arrows on Ansgar.

Goblin(Blue) vs Ansgar(Soft Cover): 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 - 4 = 4
Goblin(Green) vs Ansgar(Soft Cover): 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 - 4 = 7
Goblin(White) vs Ansgar(Soft Cover): 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 - 4 = 4

But don't seem to be very good at aiming their shots.

After dodging the blow from Zelinda, the bugbear roars.

"Hah, another elf, I'll enjoy adding your ears to my collection.", he swings his flail.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 2 - 2 = 25Damage: 1d10 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 2 = 15
The flail goes around the corner and hits Zelinda with a powerful blow.

Zelinda takes 15 points of damage

Rounds 2 & 3
Caeldren <- Can act
Goblin(White), Goblin(Blue), Goblin(Green), Bugbear
Quiary, Zantus, Zelinda <- Can act
Goblin (Red)
Ansgar, Normornigan <- Can act

"You first." Grunting from the blow, Zelinda continues to keep her shield at the ready, returns the Bugbear's attack and steps back to be in line with Ansgar.

Swift Action: Active Defense - Share +1 Dodge bonus with Ansgar.

Standard Action: Attack Bugbear w/ Combat Expertise (AC 20)

Free Action: 5-Foot Move

Longsword Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
Slashing Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Cael keeps throwing insults and threats, now targeting the red goblin, "and we're gonna chop you to bits, you filthy green midget! That is if we can stand the smell to get close enough to run you through. I've seen drunk grandmothers that can shoot a bow better than you!"

Intimidate to Demoralize Red Goblin: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

"You're mind you big ugly excuse for a goblin!" Quiary shouts.

Long bow vs Bugbear: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 9 + 1 = 221d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 1 = 11
Apparently I don't have deadly shot haha. so Point blank shot is the +1 to atk/dmg

"Well, we can't stand around here all day! ඩී!”

Norm casts daze on the bugbear.

"Go get him, Cliff!

Cliff snarles at the bugbear, trusting Norm knows what he is doing, and takes a 5-foot step in front of the bugbear making a full attack

Bite attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Bite damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Claws attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
Claw damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Claws attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Claw damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Ansgar steps forward, swinging at the bugbear around Cliff. "I don't think being any bigger would be much of a help at the moment. Already not enough room." He shouts to Norm.

Bastard Sword w/ Bull Strength: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 2 = 26
Damage: 1d10 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 2 = 12

Bull strength 29 rounds left

Zelinda swings a second time, but finds hitting the hobgoblin from this awkward angle difficult, she retreats as Quiary lands an arrow on the bugbear's shoulder, eliciting a curse.

The goblin now focus her fire on the tiger at the door.

Goblin(Red) vs Cliff (Shooting into melee, soft cover): 1d20 + 4 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 - 4 - 4 = 14

Despite a surprisingly well aimed shot, Cliff's magical defenses make the arrow bounce harmlessly.

Ansgar steps around and hits the bugbear with a devastating slash that cuts into his chest, the bugbear curses again and spits blood on the floor as he dodges cliffs attacks.

Will Save DC 14: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

Focusing on his rage, he resists Normornigan's spell.

Caeldren now directs his insults at one of the goblins, who seems very scared. Zantus also seems uncomfortable.

"That...Wasn't very polite, though I guess we're fighting to death here...", he mutters.

The goblins now focus their arrows on Cliff.

Goblin(Blue) vs Cliff (Shooting into melee, soft cover): 1d20 + 4 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 - 4 - 4 = 4
Goblin(Green) vs Cliff (Shooting into melee, soft cover): 1d20 + 4 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 - 4 - 4 = 15
Goblin(White) vs Cliff (Shooting into melee, soft cover): 1d20 + 4 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 - 4 - 4 = 6

Their arrows either miss the mark or are stopped by the magical shield protecting the tiger.

The bugbear swings at Cliff as well.

Bugbear vs. Cliff: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

And he too has his attacked stopped by the magical shield.

Rounds 3 & 4
Caeldren <- Can act
Goblin(White), Goblin(Blue), Goblin(Green), Bugbear (-23 hp)
Quiary, Zantus, Zelinda <- Can act
Goblin (Red)
Ansgar, Normornigan <- Can act

Seeing that the front line is currently being held just fine, Zelinda sheaths her sword and steps to the side to get a better vantage point. She then quickly gathers the pre-arranged components from her pouch, mixes them together, then yells "Fire in the hole!" before she tosses it into the room, right into the bugbear's face.

Move Action: Sheathe sword.

Free Action: 5-Foot Step

Standard Action: Throw Bomb at Bugbear.

Bomb attack vs. TAC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18 (Includes penalty for soft cover.)
Fire Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 (3 damage to all adjacent squares. Reflex DC 12 for half.)

Edit: Just realized that my original target may not be a good idea, what with an injured Shalelu in there. Changing target to Bugbear. Cliff and Ansgar will have to make the Reflex save (Sorry! :p)

Cael seeing that there is now an opening on the front line moves in to take Zelinda's place. Light on his feet he slashes at the bugbear's face. "I can't leave all the fun to you guys now can I?"

Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Then he falls into a defensive stance ready to parry counterblows if needed.

Edit: Making the Reflex save as well because Cael's moved into one of the effected squares. If timing makes this not necessary just ignore it.

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

Zelinda and Caeldren's attacks will be enough to down the bugbear, so only the 4 goblins remain

Norm looks a little disappointed that he can’t try out the spell, but knows that Ansgar is right. To many cooks and all that…
He takes a step to the side, next to Farther Zantus.
”ඩී!”

Daze on the green one

”Don’t worry, Farther. He doesn’t mean it literally, it’s all good-hearted combat trash-talk. Here, let me show you”
Norm turns toward Cael and raises his voice

“Hey Cael, leave one of them alive. Cliff likes to play with his food before he EATS IT ALIVE!!!!”

The last part he says with a deep growly voice as he looks the red goblin straight in the eyes

I have used my action, so it’s only for fun :-)

Cliff take a step forward and attacks the (blue) goblin in front of him

Bite attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
Bite damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Claws attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
Claw damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Claws attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Claw damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Crit confirm: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
Crit damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Nice! :-)

Quiary tries to help out Cliff.

Arrow: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 1 = 151d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 5
+2 AC for the Angle, +2 AC for soft cover from CLiff?

[smaller]"We have to get them out of there before they decide to just finish off Sheelu"[/smaller} Quiary whispers