Robin's Rise of the Runelords

Game Master robin

@Robin: I believe that by now, Round 3, my Detect Evil should be able to pinpoint the exact location of the quasit, at which time I will shout.

There's the Quasit - directly behind Ameiko!

You are right . In Fact , you already did know the case it was on last round . It is the moderate evil you saw last round . The other three are the two sinspawn and the entire room and antechamber (faint evil)

using Dorin's declared intentions
Dorin fires at C2 and then reloads
1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 - 4 = 171d8 ⇒ 8
A solid hit !

C1 attacks Gar
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 241d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 151d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 141d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Possible crit on Gar
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 101d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 and a fortitude save
C2 attacks Malcolm
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 151d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 221d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 131d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Zees to act and then the quasit

Gar hit for 4 and fort save -> 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15 and can add +2 if that was poison, spell, or spell-like effect for a 17 save

Round 3

Zees sends his mighty club at C1.

There must be an anti-magic field here.

1d20 + 5 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 2 - 4 = 4

Gar save

The quasit finish his spell and a fiendish hyena appear next to (1d6 ⇒ 5) Gar in AO28 . It attacks Gar with Smite
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 101d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
The quasit begins another spell , most certainly another summon ( and it is STILL invisible )

Round 4
Gar
Malcom
Kast
Dorin
Danaris
C1
C2
Zees
Quasit

Map

(Even though Dorin fired his crossbow at C2, he was using Detect Magic to try and find the quasit and move the Dancing Lights with the imp. Did that work? Or should Dorin try again?)

That should have worked Dorin, I told you its exact location.

Sorry Dorin , you DO know the case the quasit is in

Round 4

"Odds are swinging. We need to drop these creatures."

Still attacking same sinspawn

flanking short sword attack -> 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 2 = 14
flanking short sword SA damage -> 1d6 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 2 + (1) = 5

Round 4

Stats:

Malcolm takes a two-handed swing at C1 with his Long Sword!

LS ATT: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 1 = 10
LS DAM: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

(Sorry for the interrupt. Do NOT forget the Bless from Danaris in effect!)

I didn't...that's the +1 to ATT - CRAP!

I missed that too. A '15' has a better shot, but still little damage.

I meant that I actually DID include it, and it still did not matter - big whiff! I am in trouble.

Kast will swing at C1.

1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 16 to hit; (flank, bless)
1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 damage.

(Anybody else getting a weird "double" effect on the last page when you read it? As in, the last page is duplicated after the last post?)

Round 04, init=After Kast and before Danaris, map is undersandpoint round

Dorin put another cold iron crossbow bolt in the crossbow and worked the lever to arm the weapon. I hope Ameiko's still alive! The others can heal her! he thought furiously as he mentally kept the Dancing Lights in the same area where he had sensed the quasit, even though he had dropped the sensing spell.

What is that thing casting? Is there a limit? How long will the animals last? Dorin asked himself. (Spellcraft check: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12 - to explain if Dorin can guess how long the Summon Monster will last)

I need something that does more damage. Dorin thought as he raised the crossbow and aimed at the sinspawn Malcolm was fighting (C2). "Come now, witch-thing!" the youth called out to the quasit. "Is this the game you wanted? Each of us fighting as you sit back? Where is the fun in that? Show yourself!" So we can net you. Dorin fired the crossbow.

Ranged Attack: 1d20 + 4 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 4 - 4 + 1 = 21 (With firing into melee penalty and Bless)
Crossbow Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 5
(In case the sinspawn is subject to critical hits)
Ranged Attack: 1d20 + 4 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 - 4 + 1 = 4 (Looks like it does not confirm.)

Danaris moves from AK29 to AM31. He has the net ready to throw at the quasit if she reveals herself.

I guess that is a readied action? Can Danaris move and then ready an action?

Again, how long should Danaris wait for this net plan. I feel that we are getting hammered. Danaris could be shoot arrows or using the spear to help Malcolm flank. Is that a better use of our resources?

If I get hit well enough this round, then there may not be much of me left to help.

Dorin strikes again ( and yes it is a critical )

C1 (17hp taken) attacks Gar
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 231d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 61d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 91d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
The doughty dwarf is still up . New fortitude save Gar
C2 (21hp taken) attacks Malcolm
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 191d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 71d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 81d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Malcolm goes down ...

Zees and then the quasit and the Hyena
(normally a summon monster stays for 1 round by caster lever)

new map

(I think Malcolm needs the flank. Edit: or...he could use a channel...)

Round 4

Zees moves up to AP28 the long way to avoid the AoO and casts color spray (DC 16 will) defensively to the southwest. This should get the quasit based on the dancing lights.
It gets C1 and C2, but I'm guessing they're immune.
1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

So familiar. Look there's a hyena to rip me apart again. Maybe my mighty club will stop it.

Zees vs fiendish Hyena SR 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 + 2 = 19
Hyena will save 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Quasit will save 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

The Hyena falls down unconscious but the quasit continue his casting.
1d5 ⇒ 5 and a hyena appear in AQ31 to attack Kast with smite
1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 3 + 2 = 191d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

The quasit cackle its hideous laughter and begins yet AGAIN another summon . It is STILL invisible

Round 5
Gar
Malcom (down : stabilization check needed)
Kast
Dorin
Danaris
C1 (17hp taken)
C2 (21hp taken)
Zees
Quasit
H1 sleeping
H2

map

(Grumble....so much for the plan of "take the sinspawns down quick and concentrate on the quasit". C'mon Gar, hit that sinspawn!)

Round 5

Stats:

CON Check to Stabilize: 1d20 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 - 1 = 10

Stable!

Kast grumbles as he sees Malcolm fall.

He swings his CI longsword at C1.

1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 28 to hit;
1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 damage.

EDIT: Potential Crit:

1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 11 to hit;
1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 damage.

If C1 is still up (25 damage on him!), he will stay in place to hold flank for Gar.

If C1 is down, Kast will move to AM30 (provoking only from hyena) to give him flank there.

Round 5

Gar hopes to bring the Sinspawn down (if it already is, he instead goes for the hyena with Kast's flank)

Blessed flanking short sword attack -> 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 16
flanking short sword SA damage -> 1d6 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 2 + (1) = 7

Round 5

Gar hopes to bring the Sinspawn down (if it already is, he instead goes for the hyena with Kast's flank)

Blessed flanking short sword attack -> 1d20 + 3 + 2 +1
flanking short sword SA damage -> 1d6 + 2 + 1d6

Hmm...I don't think that works Gar. I think you need to attack C2 (with 5' step) with flank if C1 is taken down by Kast.

I guess I am confused, was your attack in round 4, or did you go before me in round 5?

I think I posted before you as I was going to be gone much of the day. I just don't think I'll be moving into a place where you'll have flank on a hyena.

On my phone, so hard to see the map, but if we count your attack first, I will try to finish off C1 if needed, otherwise Gar will swing at C-2 but not have flank (I don't see where a 5' step gives him a flank) so -2 to hit and -1 damage.

Low hits on a 1 -> 1d2 ⇒ 2

Gar did hurt C1 before Kast but it took Kast attack to bring it down . Dorin and Danaris to go

Round 05, init=After Kast and before Danaris, map is undersandpoint round

Don't worry about Ameiko. Dorin thought, almost panicking. Don't worry about Malcolm. He fitted another cold iron bolt into the crossbow and cocked it. Kill the whatever-they-are, then the invisible witch-thing. Dorin almost cheered when Gar and Kast brought the other sinspawn down before he fired. "Don't forget to follow-up on them!" he called out.

Ranged Attack: 1d20 + 4 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 4 - 4 + 1 = 18 (With firing into melee penalty and Bless)
Crossbow Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 7

And C2 goes down !

"We've asked too much of him," Danaris thinks as Malcolm falls. "As usual, it appears that Desna frowns on us today, but perhaps Erastil will guide us, despite fate's fickleness."

"Do do not depart your champions, ancient defender!" Danaris proclaims, flourishing the symbol of Erastil, which gleams with holy light.

Channel, exclude the creatures.
1d6 ⇒ 2

One channel remains, one spell remains

Malcolm regains consciousness and can act this round since he has not already done so

Round 5

Stats:

Malcolm riuses and attacks C1, determined to finish off the Sinspawn that he has been locked in mortal combat with.

Abadar, grant me the perfection I seek!

LS ATT: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
LS DAM: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 1 = 15

forgot to say that as C1 and C2 are out of the battle it is Zees'time

What do you mean C1 is out of the battle? I just attacked him. he is not alive? If not, I will retro my action.

Malcom , you were fighting C2 since the beginning of the battle , just look at the map and C2 has just been downed by Danaris

Actually, Dorin took out C2. But I'll take the credit. I rule.

oops , sorry , Dorin :)

Retro Round 5

Malcolm gains consciousness, climbs to the level of the Quasit and attempts to grapple the little bastard, taking an AoO.

Grapple Attempt: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

(I don't CARE who gets the credit, as long as we live through this! And Malcolm, you'd have a better chance against the summoned hyenas than the still-invisible quasit.)

Dude...Detect Evil at will gives me an aura to attempt to grapple.

Not sure if there is still a 50% miss chance on a grapple, but if there is.

High Hits: 1d100 ⇒ 69

Malcolm , this won't work this round : Move action ; stand up from prone , move action to get to the quasit. No more action left

I thought as much...place me as near as I can get without incurring an AoO then so that I can attack next round with a five foot step, if I am still standing. Thanks.

Zees , your turn

forgot to say that as C1 and C2 are out of the battle it is Zees'time

Ooops. Somehow missed this one.

Round 5

Zees takes a 5' step back to AQ27 and aims for the space where Dorin's dancing lights are and hopes his mighty club will somehow hit something.

1d100 ⇒ 15 - High good. This roll bad.

The quasit in common
no one kills my slaves but me !

It finishes its incantation and a fiendish dire rat appear next to Dorin and attacks it 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 41d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Evil Channel 2d6 ⇒ (5, 2) = 7 Will Save DC 14 to halve the damage
Gar and Malcolm go down whatever happen

H1 will save 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15
H2 will save 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18
Ameiko will save 1d20 ⇒ 3

H2 despite its wounds continue attacking Kast and also brings him down
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 201d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Round 6
Gar (need to stabilize)
Malcom (need to stabilize)
Kast (need to stabilize)
Dorin
Danaris
C1 (out)
C2 (out)
Zees
Quasit NOW Visible
H1 (3hp taken and sleeping)
H2 (3hp taken )