Rise of the Runelords with a Twist

Game Master Shadow Bloodmoon

Boreana slips away from the stuck monstrosity, and pick a spot to make a stand...

free action - perform
move action - 10'
standard action - ready attack if the thing gets in reach

Khamul continues his barrage...

5' step
full attack

Attack A: 3d6 + 3 + 3 + 4 + 1 - 2 + 3 ⇒ (4, 3, 5) + 3 + 3 + 4 + 1 - 2 + 3 = 24
+3 Bab +3 Spirit Bonus +4 dex +1 Enhancement -2 rapid shot +3 competence (inspire courage)

Damage A: 1d6 + 1 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 3 = 16
+1 str +3 spirit bonus +3 seance bonus+1 enhancement +3 competence (inspire courage)

Attack B: 3d6 + 3 + 3 + 4 + 1 - 2 + 3 ⇒ (5, 2, 2) + 3 + 3 + 4 + 1 - 2 + 3 = 21

Damage B: 1d6 + 1 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 3 = 17

Guess that's also for me to roll?
Burning: 1d6 ⇒ 3

As it works, Jominda keeps throwing bombs at the thing.

Bomb: 3d6 + 7 + 3 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (1, 5, 4) + 7 + 3 + 1 - 2 = 193d6 + 5 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5, 6, 4) + 5 + 3 + 1 = 24

"If that doesn't stop you, maybe this will?" Jolanda suggests firing two more bullets at the coming aparat abomination.

Shot: 3d6 + 11 + 3 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (5, 2, 3) + 11 + 3 + 1 - 2 = 231d8 + 6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 3 + 1 = 13
Shot: 3d6 + 11 + 3 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (5, 3, 5) + 11 + 3 + 1 - 2 = 261d8 + 6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 3 + 1 = 18
Still all vs. Touch AC

The bullets fly as the creature comes free of the goo, barely paying attention to the flames on his body. Instead, they seem to help burn the sticky substance away.

Rounds of Tanglefoot Remaining: 2d4 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4

His slowed movement brings him closer to Boreana, the scythe swinging in a deadly arc, catching the woman across her midsection as she finishes a pirouette. Even as she tries to return the favor, she is too far away to catch the creature with her own blade.

Boreana takes 26 damage, Defense B used.

Another bomb explodes near the beast and nothing seems to slow it down.

Berserk? 10%: 1d100 ⇒ 82

Creature damage taken, 134. On fire, Tangled for 4 more rounds. You guys are up!

Jominda retrieves another tanglefoot bag (move action last round), applies it to the next bomb (move action this round) and throws it at the burning puppet.

Burn: 1d6 ⇒ 2
Bomb: 3d6 + 11 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1, 4, 4) + 11 + 3 + 1 = 243d6 + 5 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1, 3, 2) + 5 + 3 + 1 = 15
Ref TFB DC15: 3d6 + 5 ⇒ (5, 2, 4) + 5 = 16

"F%**, f$!#, f$++!" Jolanda curses while her practiced hands empty the cylinder of her revolver and fill it with six rounds again. "That thing should be long dead!"

move action to reload a revolver.

Shot: 3d6 + 11 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1, 1, 5) + 11 + 3 + 1 = 221d8 + 6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 3 + 1 = 17

Another hit like that and Boreana's down, HP 17/43. Still, that thing should go down really soon.

Boreana steps up and strikes back...

5' step
swift - arcane strike
standard - attack...

To Hit: 3d6 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3, 5, 1) + 3 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 2 = 22
3 bab +4 dex (nimble enchantment) +1 enhancement +3 inspire courage (competence) +2 heroism (Morale)

Damage: 1d6 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 2 = 15
4 dex (nimble enchantment) +1 enhancement +3 inspire courage (competence) +2 heroism (Morale) +2 arcane strike

QUOTE="Jolanda __"] "F!@*, f~~*, f*%*!" Jolanda curses while her practiced hands empty the cylinder of her revolver and fill it with six rounds again. "That thing should be long dead!"
...

"Welcome to the weirdness..." replies Khamul as he focuses on putting more sling bullets on target...

full attack

Attack A: 3d6 + 3 + 3 + 4 + 1 - 2 + 3 ⇒ (5, 1, 4) + 3 + 3 + 4 + 1 - 2 + 3 = 22
+3 Bab +3 Spirit Bonus +4 dex +1 Enhancement -2 rapid shot +3 competence (inspire courage)

Damage A: 1d6 + 1 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 3 = 15
+1 str +3 spirit bonus +3 seance bonus+1 enhancement +3 competence (inspire courage)

Attack B: 3d6 + 3 + 3 + 4 + 1 - 2 + 3 ⇒ (2, 6, 4) + 3 + 3 + 4 + 1 - 2 + 3 = 24

Damage B: 1d6 + 1 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 3 = 15

Not to be too pessimistic, but Boreana took 26 damage. That's one hit away from toppling over. You're going to ignore that?

As the creature closes with Boreana to collect her head, Jolanda reloads as fast as she can and Jominda gets another bomb ready. Khamul winds up with another stone and lets it fly, following the thunder and roar of the sisters’ weapons. Even with the mountain of flame and lead hitting this thing, it comes through it with one last swing, but Boreana, grit in her teeth, rolls past and stabs it through the throat. Its hard eyes stop, mouth agape in surprise. The great weapon clatters to the ground and a sickly smell rises up from the thing. Suddenly, you hear a great roar from inside the top of the tower. ”NOOOOO!”

"I think we made the right person unhappy." Jolanda comments with a smirk.

Boreana stands tall, raising her rapier, and claims victory "Deverin for victory!". Then, with painful sigh, she cleans and sheathes the blade, ands digs out her wand of cure light wounds...

CLW A: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

CLW B: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

CLW C: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

CLW D: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

... Suddenly, you hear a great roar from inside the top of the tower. ”NOOOOO!”

Khamul extends psychic senses (casts detect magic), and quickly searches the creature. Even as he does, he proposes: "Damnit, I don't know what mystical s#!% that is, but that thing clearly knows we're out here now. Let's get her before she escapes somehow. "

"The good thing is, we can now go right through the main entrance and skip this stinking sewer."

"Stealth isn't our strong traint anyway." Jolanda takes a closer look at the scythe.

"The good thing is, we can now go right through the main entrance and skip this stinking sewer."

"I like skipping the sewer..."

"Stealth isn't our strong traint anyway." Jolanda takes a closer look at the scythe.

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"Says you!" replies Khamul, but continues "I think I'm outvoted though..."

The creature itself glows with a fading necromantic light in Khamul's eyes. The scythe it was holding retains its dark green glow however. Some of the rags he is wearing also give off a green glow, but this one seems to be more of a natural color.

Through the front door then? I will edit the map soon and we can start the assault on the clocktower.

"Some magical gear" observes Khamul, as he grabs the "rags" to store in his back pack, and then grabs the scythe to haul along. (at least to get it inside and off the street so we can pick it up on the way back, hopefully)

"But yes, let's try the front door, that might be the fastest route to 'Lady Xanesha'..."

Yeah, into the front door

At the entrance to the tower, he takes a deep breath, readying himself for what is to come... (Casts Guidance)
Once inside the tower, he quickly discards the giant scythe, as his eyes rake the gloom, looking for enemies...

Perception: 3d6 + 5 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5, 4, 6) + 5 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 1 = 29
5 ranks +3 trained+1 Trait+4 Racial to detect danger+1 guidance

Map is on page 11. I put you guys in the entry way.

You enter the bottom of the clocktower, with stone bricks and old timber lying rotted on the floor. Even though the dust has mostly settled, there still remains a haze in the room. Most of the interior of the tower is made of wooden supports and a rather old stair seems to climb its way to the top around the inner portion of the tower. Even from here, you can see that a few stairs are missing and the climb may be difficult, at best. So far, it appears you are alone.

"That is a disaster waiting to happen." Jominda states, seeing the state of affairs.

"Probably, but that roar came from up top... I'm first; I'm lightest and have an eye for trouble. Boreanna next, 10' back. Then Jominda, then Jolanda"
Jolanda last as she has more range than Jominda

Another deep breath (casts guidance) and Khamul starts picking his way up the stairs, keeping a sharp eye out for trouble... (either weak spots or traps)

Perception: 3d6 + 5 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5, 6, 1) + 5 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 1 = 26
5 ranks +3 trained+1 Trait+4 Racial to detect danger+1 guidance

stealth: 3d6 + 3 + 3 + 4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5, 4, 2) + 3 + 3 + 4 + 4 + 1 = 26
3 ranks +3 trained + 4 Dex+4 Small+1 Trait

@ Shadowbloodmoon, how many rounds of stair climbing are we looking at; Boreana might want to use inspire compettence...

"Seriously? Let's just burn that thing down! It's only rotten wood anyway." Jominda states.

"Looks like we have a firebug here." Jolanda comments. "Only the tower, or the whole district? Because none of that area has seen rain in centuries."

"Well, it wont be me falling to death if that stair crumbles." Jominda imibes one of her extracts and climbs up the wall directly.

Depending on how fast you want to go, it could take several minutes to half an hour or more. It is 9 levels to the top. As far as making it there…

As Jominda starts to grow tiny, stiff hairs out of her hands that will give her the ability to climb the walls, the rest of you start the treacherous climb up the tower stairs. Your chances at stealth are pretty much shot when the first creak happens and a couple of boards fall away on the way up. Steeling your resolve and continuing, you make a few jumps, trusting that the old stair will hold. You make it about halfway up when you hear the sound of a rope snapping and timbers cracking. Suddenly a giant bell comes hurtling from the top of the tower right at you!

Khamul, Boreana, Jolanda: 1d3 ⇒ 2
@Boreana, please make a DC 26 Defense roll or take 18 damage from the bell and another 12 from the fall to the first floor.

Jominda is at level 7 at this point, the rest of you are at level 4.

@DM Shadowbloodmoon, I am assuming that defense roll is not flat-footed as you did not say so... If it is, you need to adjust the results.

Defense Roll: 3d6 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4, 1, 4) + 4 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 21
4 (dex) + 4 (armor)+1 armor enhancement +2 Shield +1 Dodge

Never mind, that doesn't make it either way. And Boreana is haveing a bad day so far...

"Unnhg", Boreana moans as she scrapes herself off of the floor, thankful that she wasn't pinned by the falling bell. She fishes out her trusty wand of healing, and begins magicing her wounds...

CLW A: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

the edge taken off her pain, she begins climbing the stairs again, to join up with her fellow adventurers, using the wand as she goes. (May as well use her move actions as well as her standards...)

CLW B: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

CLW C: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

CLW D: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Khamul whispers (Message) to Jominda "Did you see what caused the bell to fall? I saw no trap on the stairs so far?"

Then he whispers to Boreana "Are you still alive?

...

Then he whispers to Boreana "Are you still alive?

Boreana replies "Yes... Coming ... 'Eye for trouble' my ass!"

After completing her healing (and still climbing stairs), Boreanna stows her wand and uses a cantrip (Prestidigitation) to clean herself from the mussing the fall had given her...

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
Do I see something?

Jominda looks up, trying to see where the bell came from. At the very edge of the gloom, she can see three more bells hanging up in the tower. How they fell is difficult to sense however.

You continue the climb, Jominda with her spider-like strength and the Boreana attempting to catch up to Khamul and Jolanda. As Jominda reaches the top, she notices two figures hacking away at the second bell’s ropes. A third sees her and draws a bow.

Jominda is at the top, Jolanda and Khamul are on level 8 and Boreana has caught up to Level 5. Roll Initiative!

Init: 3d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 2, 3) + 4 = 15
+4 dex

Init: 3d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2, 3, 1) + 4 + 1 = 11
+4 dex +1 trait

Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
"Careful, more bells coming."

Initiative: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26

Jolanda and Jominda are up! Jominda, other than a bit of cover (+2 AC) from the bell structure, you can see the figures fairly well. Jolanda has a few planks of wood to go through, and so they have more cover (+8 AC) from her gunfire.

Minor note, @Foxy, 3d6 not 1d20...

Init Jominda: 3d6 + 4 ⇒ (1, 1, 1) + 4 = 7
Init Jolanda: 3d6 + 11 ⇒ (6, 2, 2) + 11 = 21

Jolanda looks up to see where the next bell is coming from and gets out of the way.
Double move

Def: 3d6 + 7 ⇒ (6, 4, 4) + 7 = 21
Def: 3d6 + 7 ⇒ (2, 3, 5) + 7 = 17
Def: 3d6 + 7 ⇒ (1, 6, 4) + 7 = 18

Good catch, Khamul. I will average those rolls and use them for the initiative.

Jolanda runs as fast as she can, almost reaching the stairs to go up to level 9. Khamul follows as close as he can, but has to dodge another bell falling from the ceiling! Meanwhile, Jominda is barely grazed by an arrow from the creature shooting at her with a bow.

Everyone else is up! Then Jolanda can start the second round. Jominda, Defense 21 used. Khamul, I will need you to roll a Defense v. DC 26 or you to will have to start at the bottom with 36 points of damage after the fall.

Defense Roll: 3d6 + 4 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1, 5, 5) + 4 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 24
4 (Dex) +6 (Armor) +1 enhancement (armor)+1 (Shield)+1 (Size)

Khamul crashes to the bottom of the tower, with the bell on top of him. He groans once and passes out...

HP-3/33

Stabilization: 3d6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 5, 1) + 1 = 8 vs DC
+1 con

Edit: HP -4/33

Jominda expression changes from tense to really angry. "I told you we should just burn that thing down."

She throws an explosive bomb at the guy in the middle to come back to her original plan.

@Green
Expl. Bomb Touch: 3d6 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (2, 5, 1) + 7 - 2 = 133d6 + 5 ⇒ (3, 6, 2) + 5 = 16
Ref Splash Red DC15: 3d6 + 5 ⇒ (2, 6, 3) + 5 = 16
Ref Splash Cyan DC15: 3d6 + 5 ⇒ (3, 1, 5) + 5 = 14

I hope Jominda and Jolanda are feeling tough... There's 3 enemies up there, and if Khamul doesn't get help, odds are he's a goner.

Boreana whispers "Khamul?. Getting no answer, she tries again "Khamul?, and then starts running back downstairs...

Double move, back down to the bottom...

Jolanda moves that bit further it takes for her to see them and takes a shot at the guy her sister set on fire.

@Green
Shot: 3d6 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (5, 1, 1) + 11 - 2 = 161d8 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Defense: 3d6 + 10 ⇒ (6, 5, 2) + 10 = 23
Defense: 3d6 + 10 ⇒ (2, 5, 1) + 10 = 18
Defense: 3d6 + 10 ⇒ (1, 1, 5) + 10 = 17

Boreana races back downstairs to help the fallen Khamul, the bell crushing his leg as he lapses in and out of consciousness. Meanwhile, Jolanda and Jominda attempt to keep the creatures at bay with fire and bullets. Jominda’s bomb explodes and not only sets the one with the green feathers on his cap on fire, it destroys the platform they were standing on, sending it, them and the last bell falling towards the bottom floor. Jolanda’s shot pegs him as he falls. Only the one that formerly had a bow remains at Jominda’s height, barely hanging on to the broken staircase.

The two on the ground floor attempt to recover, slowly getting to their feet and regaining their bearings. Full Defense for both. The one with the red sash on its waist scrambles to get back onto the remaining stair, lamenting the loss of his bow, but determined to jostle Jominda from the wall. He throws a shattered piece of wood towards her, striking Jominda’s shoulder. 6 points of damage. He is heedless of the growing flame surrounding him.

Green has taken 16 pts of fire damage, 24 points of fall damage and 13 points of bullet damage. Blue has taken 24 points of fall damage. Red has taken no damage.

You guys are up again!

Stabilization: 3d6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 6, 2) + 1 = 13 vs DC 14
+1 con

Edit: HP -5/33