RotRL: The Alkenstar Expedition (Inactive)

Game Master drbuzzard

Fine by me - I don't suppose we can all go invisible by chance? Just in case?

"I don't know that invisible will help versus a dragon, but whatever."

"We were all invisible going into it's lair and it immediately saw us, so I don't think thats gonna help much Jan."

Bo reloads 1 adamantium round..

Where to?

I guess back out to more open ground. The dragon will surely return to it's lair eventually I would think. If it's not back soon we can ask the guide to take us to the next boss.

The dragon is the last boss. You can ask him for something else though.

But what if it brings friends? Jan mutters to himself.

So far we only have two rings. The ones off of the vampire and devil. Don't we each need one to get in? So 5? BTW who is wearing the 2nd one? It's stats was functions as a +3 ring of protection, adds in +3 resistance, and grants glamered to your armor. Also it gives permanent endure elements.

"Well the dragon stated that we weren't from Karzoug, so my guess is they don't have a good relationship which means it probably went to gather some giant allies or something."

Bo turns to the skulk guide.

"Are their any other beings in the city that posses a Sihedron Ring?"

Actually you have 2 sihedron medallions from earlier in the adventure which can also give you access, but without the extra magic goodness.

"Leader of the lamias has one, but she has not been seen in the lower city for some time now. " your skulk guide replies

How much time do we have before we need a new "Can live in this altitude" spell?

You are probably about due for that (or at least heading back for it).

"We should probably get heading back to the cold swamp lady soon to rest and get a new Life Bubble spell.. Im sure the dragon will return and most assuridly seek us out for taking his loots.."

Start heading that way unless someone objects. We still have airwalk up..

"Works for me."

Because I hate random encounters, you are able, with the aid of your guide, to make it back down to the swamp lady for a spell renew.

Yap will take the time to set his Word of Recall to her house this time, hopefully expediting any additional or emergency returns.

Yap reups the communal air walk on everyone when they get back to the city as well as cast extended freedom of movement on himself.

Bo casts his normal extended hero/see invis and heightened awareness..

Obi changes his socks and washes out his armpits.

Boom puts together some nice new extracts and gets new dynomite ready

OK, you are able have a nice rest with the druid fey lady. Back to town?

Yes!

"Are we going to go back and try to find that dragon, or go somewhere else?"

"I feel like we have to find the dragon, the other fella that had a ring hasn't been seen in years so."

Head back to the lair and check it out I guess? Not sure even old dragons can leave their treasure for to long. Yap will redo electricity resistance when they get there.

"Maybe we can surprise him this time."

This dragon is not a trivial matter. I'd suggest coming up with a good plan.

Can we get a cannon?

"It's obvious from our first encounter that this Dragon is smart and will not hesitate to flee and recoup should he feel threatned. Have we anyway to put a dimensional lock on him/her?"

It appears noone else has any ideas so I will put it out there.

As they return to the liar via flying carpet once they are close Yap will buff the group with communal resist elec and communal pro energy, 26 mins each, as well as extended trueseeing on Obi and Jan, lasts 26mins.

Bo will at the same time cast extended shield of fortification and as they enter extended divine favor. Prior to that he will use 3 illuminationg touches to buff Boom, Obi, and Jan with +4 to next will saving throw in the next hour.

"I'm not expecting the dragon to be in here, but be on your guard in case.."

Bo leads the way into the lair..

Perc: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (4) + 27 = 31 with See Invis

"That's a good start, but I'm not sure if it'll just run away again. Of course we took his stuff, most dragons come looking for you if you take their stuff."

Obi loads his "Burrowing Bullet" into his rifle, and loads up a revolver with Bane-Dragon rounds.

Boom will take his mutagen, a shield extract and a Haste/Heroism just before we go in.

The dragon, waiting for his revenge breaths on you as you come around the corner.

surprise round
looks like Obi and Bo are in a line
electricity: 22d8 ⇒ (6, 6, 7, 6, 5, 4, 8, 8, 6, 7, 4, 5, 1, 6, 4, 5, 3, 8, 2, 4, 4, 3) = 112

init: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12

Reflex: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (8) + 24 = 32 if that passes the communal pro lightning eats 56, if not 112 and has 8 points left..

Init: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19
Yap: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15

Bo double moves to a better position and makes a plea..

"Look, we only need the ring to get us in the palace! We can make a deal for it!"

I realize you can't diplomacize during combat, but he might be up for it..

He will activate his judgement of justice and protection as a swift action.

Yap casts Blessing of Fervor..

1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18 init

Boom zips forward with and sends a dispel bomb at the dragon, jus tin case he has prepared Farshot makes it only a single increment

Mutagen, Haste/Heroism Bomb/DC 27: 1d20 + 19 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 19 + 3 - 2 = 32 for 8d6 + 9 ⇒ (4, 6, 3, 3, 3, 3, 2, 5) + 9 = 38 splash 10

dispel1d20 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 21

Maybe arguing with a guy who categorizes humanoids us as regular or extra crispy isn't the best idea!

Attack (Lever-Action Rifle, Deadly Aim): 1d20 + 32 ⇒ (13) + 32 = 45
Damage (Lever-Action Rifle, Deadly Aim): 1d10 + 33 ⇒ (5) + 33 = 38

Attack rolls generally follow initiative rolls.

reflex: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

initiative: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

Come to think of it I should have mentioned the DC. DC was 30 reflex.

Round 1, you folks are all up.

Bomb hits, fails to dispel.

Shot hits (min init for Jan wins anyway).

Obi can shoot.

"Ouch!!! ya' blimey lizard!"

Challenge Dragon, Activate Boots of Speed.

First shot is Burrowing Bullet

haste shot: 1d20 + 24 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 24 + 1 = 38 (deadly aim, challenge, Burrowing Bullet)
shot #1: 1d20 + 24 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 24 + 1 = 28
shot #2: 1d20 + 19 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 19 + 1 = 24
shot #3: 1d20 + 14 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 14 + 1 = 16
shot #4: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 1 = 20

haste damage: 1d10 + 31 ⇒ (7) + 31 = 38 - Staggered for: 1d3 ⇒ 3 rounds.
damage #1: 1d10 + 31 ⇒ (5) + 31 = 36
damage #2: 1d10 + 31 ⇒ (6) + 31 = 37
damage #3: 1d10 + 31 ⇒ (2) + 31 = 33
damage #4: 1d10 + 31 ⇒ (5) + 31 = 36

Steel rounds I assume?

Steel

You missed every shot.

That dragon casts a spell.

PCs are up.

Whoops, my bad.
Initiative: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12 Well, there you go. Good thing minimum wins >.>

Jan will run up and attack again while closing the range.

Attack (Lever-Action Rifle, Deadly Aim): 1d20 + 32 ⇒ (14) + 32 = 46
Damage (Lever-Action Rifle, Deadly Aim): 1d10 + 33 ⇒ (6) + 33 = 39

The shot seems to stop short of the dragon.

Spellcraft 1d20 + 28 ⇒ (4) + 28 = 32
[b] let me drop his spells![/dice]

Know Arcana on the Effect: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (10) + 23 = 33

Boom thinks it is a wall of force.

So he used his breath weapon through a wall of force?

That would be the spell he just cast

Hold your fire, we cannot get through that.

Boom downs a Spell Resistance Extract for SR 28

As Boom said, it's what he just cast. Boom did spellcraft to see what it was. Spellcraft only tells you what was just cast, not what it is effect.