Shackled City (Pathfinder) - GM_Chris

Game Master Chris Shannon 719

Ah, didn't realize he'd be so far behind. Let's have Toffitt just do a frontal assault on chainmail dude, and miss. So he lands in L15.

Three of the chainmail clad humans descend on Toffitt. They slash their longswords awkwardly and appear to have had their own version of Drink down the Lake this morning. "Get out of my way!" "You get out of my way!"

1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 7 - 2 = 13
1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 7 - 2 = 13
1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 7 - 2 = 24

The last one tries to get in Dryant's face, but is stopped short and dazed by Dyrant. (I'm assuming you cast before it gets there and don't provoke).

1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 - Will save

The two men in studded leather hang back.

Round 2 (second half)
Finneas = 15
Glimmil = 12
Round 3 (first half)
Toffitt = 25 -
Atol = 18 -
Dyrant = 17+(Ready went off last round.) -
Others = 17

New Map

Round 3, Init 25 {>L17}

The Doctor becomes silent as the thugs circle about him. The predator in him becomes quite evident as he scrutinizes each of them. He lashes out at one (L16) before moving to circle around them (leaving himself open to their attacks).

Dueling blade 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17
1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Round 2, Init 12

I'm guessing Finneas moves to (J,14), so a lot of this is based on that.

"Let's move Cog, Toff' needs our help!"

Glimmil swift-mount on Cog (DC20): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

*Failed, Glimmil uses a move action.

Glimmil and Cog, reunited again, charge forward to assist the doctor.

Glimmil presumably invokes the AoO, but Cog will try to avoid it (not sure how it works when mounted!)

Cog Acrobatics (to avoid AoO from J15 as he moves into K15): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

As Cog rushes forward, Glimmil directs his war-dog directly into the awaiting opponent.

Cog Bull Rush (bless) vs CH3: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

I don't think Glimmil get's a standard action since he used a move action to mount, and then his mount took an action.

Uhm...Dyrant, who is in J15, chooses not to attack Cog/Glim. :)

"Go Glim. Show them the might of St. Cuthbert!"

Round 3, Initiative 18, Location G12 -> I13

Atol moves up next to Finneas and provides yet another Guidance.

"Finneas, why aren't the others attacking? Perhaps they are confused."

Uhm...Dyrant, who is in J15, chooses not to attack Cog/Glim. :)

You've changed sides at last! I see the latest map has 'J15' and not 'D' in the cell...!

Just waiting to see where Finn goes before I post.

I believe Finneas had intended to take this action, if for some reason we had a lag. Not sure if he would go to the first available square, or go a step further to establish flank with Toffitt. :-p Finneas, hope your recovery is going well!

Round Surprise Init 15

** spoiler omitted **

Finneas drinks the Doctors potion.

Round 1 Init 15
** spoiler omitted **

Finneas moves up 40 feet to support the doctor.

Double Move far as I can.

Still can't see very well but I didn't want to slow things down, posting an attack roll which I will use in Round 2 if I can.

[ooc]Greatsword Power Attack +7 Bless Guidance
1d20+9;2d6+9

I'm at around 90%, things that are back-lit (computer screens) still give me some trouble. I'll just move forward and use that attack as soon as I can, setting up flank with the Doctor at every opportunity. Hoping to be at 100% by tomorrow.

I believe that would put you in L15, possibly taking an AO and getting +2 flank bonus to the previously posted attack.

Or J17 and no AO...

I think Finn moving to J17 is the only place that makes sense to me.

Round 3, Init 17

Dyrant will give the goon in K17 a glaring of his life while holding up his holy symbol.

"The Cudgel comes for thee."

(7 rounds/1round on Will save DC 16) Inflict penalties (-2 to AC, attacks, saves, or skills). Choosing -2 on all its AC.

Argh! I posted a solution to all this before leaving for the martial arts tournament and it appears to have been eaten. I'll resolve everything after the team dinner. Sorry for the confusion of turning Dyant into J15.

Oops. Came home. Found this still on the computer. Only hit preview.

Round 2 (second half)
Finneas = 15 - moves in front of Dyrant at J16. Misses (previous post of 13)
Glimmil = 12 - Bull rushes through and creates an opening.
Round 3 (first half)
Toffitt = 25 - Moves to L18 and hits with +2 flank from Finneas now.
Atol = 18 - Guidance
Dyrant = 17+ - Hex
Others = 17

I'm resolving to the best outcome for the party. Please don't edit too much. Toffitt add a d6 for the sneak.

Finneas moves up to protect Dyrant, but his swing bounces off the chainmail. Cog & Glimmil rush forward and push back a chainmail man, creating an opening for Toffitt. The doctor easily eludes the attacks of the four fighters as he makes his way to the flank with Finneas. With the flank, the fighter is just distracted enough that Toffitt is able to strike flesh instead of armor.

1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 7 - 2 = 20
1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 7 - 2 = 22
1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 7 - 2 = 15
1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 7 - 2 = 8

New Map

1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11 - Will save vs. Dyrant

Bad guys still to go.

Glimmil. Be sure to let me know where you and Cog end up with a bull rush.

CH1 - 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 7 - 2 = 24 Great rolls if I wanted to beat up Dyrant. Well I do, he's just not within reach yet.
CH2 - 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 7 - 2 = 21
CH3 - 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 7 - 2 = 23
CH4 - 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 7 - 2 + 2 = 21
SL1 - 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
SL2 - 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 = 9

The men with longswords bash them against Glimmil's and Toffitt's armor. The men with rapiers join in and also stab ineffectively. They have Glimmil almost surrounded for all the good it does them.

Round 3 (second half)
Finneas = 15
Glimmil = 12
Round 4 (first half)
Toffitt = 25 -
Atol = 18 -
Dyrant = 17+ -
Others = 17

New Map

Thanks Chris. 2d6 now. 2d6 ⇒ (1, 1) = 2. Might as well be 1d6 though...

Round 4, Init 25 {L18 > possibly L17}

"You really should surrender. We're more than likely to surrender you to a court of law. But then, cutting you to pieces is fine too." Dr. Toffitt attacks the same chainmail practice dummy, attempting to drive his point home.

1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24
1d8 + 1 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 1 + (1, 5) = 9

If the man falls, he will step into the midst of the foes, growling like a jungle cat.

Round 3 Init 15

Finneas swings at the man between him and the Doctor, attempting to clear some room for Glimmil.

Greatsword Power Attack +7 Bless Flank
1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 212d6 + 9 ⇒ (1, 2) + 9 = 12

We'll go as far as we can, not sure what the CMD of the bandit was, and if we could push him a full 10ft...?

Round 3

Glimmil and Cog focus their attacks against the most injured chainmail clad enemy.

Fight with combat-trained mount (Ride DC10): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

Glimmil attack (hammer, power, bless): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
Glimmil damage (hammer, power): 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Cog attack (bite, power, bless): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Cog damage (bite, power, bless): 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Cog trip (bless): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

Round 3, Init 17+

Dyrant will chant the electrifying new prayerspell that Angel taught him, mixing words of magic power with the strength of St. Cuthbert.

Cast Shocking Grasp.

"...the glory of St. Cuthbert will shock you into contrition!"

Dyrant 5' steps to K15 and (defensively) touches the sinner, CH1.

1d20 + 1 - 4 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 1 - 4 + 3 = 15 touch attack;
4d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 6, 2) = 17 electrical damage.

Heh.

Round 3, Initiative 18, Location I13 -> J14

Atol moves up a few paces and observes his comrades doing well against the thugs. He follows the advice of his brother and doesn't close the gap to swing with his new cudgel. At least not yet.

Wow, they really don't need me right now! Clearly we are advancing well in the world if we can take on greater than our number and do this well.

Famous last words...

Finneas chops through the chainmail of the man in front of him (CH4), but he still stands long enough that Glimmil must also turn on him. With the benefit of Dyran't hex, Glimmil is able to bring down the first of the men in chainmail. Toffit turns to the next man (CH3) and cuts him. Dyrant steps foward and lays his hand on the chainmail of the nearest man (CH1). The hair of everyone stands on end as the metal sparkles and the air crackles, but the man still stands.

RECAP
Round 3 (second half)
Finneas = 15 - Hits CH4 for 12
Glimmil = 12 - Misses CH4
Round 4 (first half)
Toffitt = 25 - CH4 is down. Hits CH3 for 3 (no sneak)
Atol = 18 - Moves
Dyrant = 17+ - Shocking grasp to CH1 for 17
Others = 17

CH1 (-17 Dyrant)
CH2
CH3 (-3 Toffitt)
CH4 (hex, -5 Toffitt, -7 Glimmil, -12 Finneas) down
SL1
SL2

The man in front of Dyrant strikes back and slashes Dryant across his outstretched arm before he can pull it back. The rest of the men descend on Glimmil. One of them manages a lucky blow to Glimmil.

1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 7 - 2 = 22 - CH1
1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 7 - 2 = 11 - CH2
1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 7 - 2 = 24 - CH3
1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 7 - 2 = 21 - Confirm? No.
1d20 + 3 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 2 - 2 = 13 - SL1
1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 - 2 = 3 - SL2

New map

Round 4 (second half)
Finneas = 15
Glimmil = 12
Round 5 (first half)
Toffitt = 25 -
Atol = 18 -
Dyrant = 17+ -
Others = 17

Round 4 Init 15

Finneas steps forward and attempts to slash the man in studded leather.

Greatsword Power Attack +7 Bless
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 102d6 + 9 ⇒ (4, 4) + 9 = 17

Round 4, Init 12

"Ow, hey. Now." Glimmil pulls his injured arm away from the many men surrounding him and faces another adversary, coordinating his attacks with Cog's.

Let's go for the baddie that Dyrant went all "emperor" on.

Fight with combat-trained mount (Ride DC10): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

Glimmil attack (hammer, power, bless): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22
Glimmil damage (hammer, power): 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Cog attack (bite, power, bless): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Cog damage (bite, power): 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Cog trip (bless): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Cog will turn and attack another adversary (CH3?), if CH1 goes down before he attacks.

Status:
Glimmil: 36/42HP
Cog: 28/28HP

"Thank you, noble Glim. Let this one be a lesson."

Dyrant yells to the rest of the badguys.

"Lay down your swords and you'll only be beaten severely for your sins rather than slain."

1d20 + 0 ⇒ (1) + 0 = 1 Diplomacy

Edit: A-yep. That should do it. :)

Edit #2: Does CH1 still stand after Cog/Glim's mauling?

Round 5, Init 25

Toffitt strikes out at the fellow in studded leather armor, taking advantage of his flanking position.

Dueling blade 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18
1d8 + 1 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 1 + (4, 2) = 12

CH1 is down on Glimmil's hit. Cog can redirect.

Round 4/5, Init 17+

"Huzzah," Dyrant says as Glim's hammer takes down the man who would dare strike a holy servant like Dyrant.

Turning to SL2, Dyrant will hold up his holy symbol while giving SL2 the glare of damnation.

(7 rounds/1round on Will save DC 16) Inflict penalties (-2 to AC, attacks, saves, or skills). Choosing -2 on all its attacks.

"You're next," Dyrant says while rubbing his wound and stepping back 5' (J14/15).

Round 5, Initiative 18, Location J14 -> J17

Atol, pleased with the way the combat is going overall, steps up behind Finneas and touches him with the strength of St. Cuthbert*.

"Not quite the duration of the strength of the bull my friend, but a little edge for your next round of swings. Keep up the good work!"

*Strength Surge: +2 to any strength related task for the next round (attack, damage, etc.)

Recap

Round 4 (second half)
Finneas = 15 - Miss
Glimmil = 12 - Takes down CH1, Cog hits CH3
Round 5 (first half)
Toffitt = 25 - Hits SL1
Atol = 18 - Guidance to Finneas
Dyrant = 17+ - Hex SL2 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
Others = 17

CH1 (-17 Dyrant, -7 Glimmil) down
CH2
CH3 (-3 Toffitt, -8 Cog, not tripped)
CH4 (hex, -5 Toffitt, -7 Glimmil, -12 Finneas) down
SL1 (-12 Toffitt)
SL2

SL2 takes a 5' step into the flank with Glimmil and again the men try to take down the gnome sized metal ornament on top of the large dog. Again, one of the men in chainmail is able to pry his sword between the plates of Glimmil's armor.

1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 7 - 2 = 14 - CH2
1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 7 - 2 = 24 - CH3
1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 7 - 2 = 12 - Confirm? No.
1d20 + 3 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 - 2 + 2 = 5 - SL1
1d20 + 3 - 2 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 3 - 2 - 2 + 2 = 18 - SL2

Round 5 (second half)
Finneas = 15
Glimmil = 12
Round 6 (first half)
Toffitt = 25 -
Atol = 18 -
Dyrant = 17+ -
Others = 17

New Map

Round 6, Init 25

The Doctor continues his assault. If SL1 falls, he moves to N16 and makes CH2 his target (maintaining flank with Glimmil and scoffing at attacks of opportunity.

Dueling Blade 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17.
1d8 + 1 + 2d6 ⇒ (6) + 1 + (4, 6) = 17

Round 5 Init 15

Finneas grimaces as he swings again.

"Thanks Atol, I might still be drunk."

Greatsword Power Attack +7 Bless Surge @ SL1
1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 212d6 + 9 ⇒ (3, 6) + 9 = 18

If that drops him I'll move 5' to L17.

"Thanks Atol, I might still be drunk."

"Drunk with the strength of St. Cuthbert, praise be his name!"

Round 5/6, Init 17

Dyrant fires his crossbow into the assailant SL2.

1d20 + 5 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 5 - 4 + 1 = 18 to hit;
1d8 ⇒ 3 damage.

Heh.

Dyrant reloads.

Round 5, Init 12

"Ow. Hey! Again? Really?" Glimmil frowns as the men stab him again and he continues to avoid their attacks.

Glimmil and Cog focus on the injured CH3 next, even though there is a flanking opportunity present with Doctor T.

Fight with combat-trained mount (Ride DC10): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

Glimmil attack (hammer, power, bless): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
Glimmil damage (hammer, power): 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Cog attack (bite, power, bless): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Cog damage (bite, power): 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Cog trip (bless): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

Status:
Glimmil: 29/42HP
Cog: 28/28HP

Finneas lops the head off the man in studded leather. Glimmil misses, but Cog bites a man in chainmail and takes him down. Toffitt moves past some swings and cuts another man viciously, but he remains standing. Atol cheers on the group as Dyrant plugs one with a bolt.

The one Dyrant shot steps towards him, but then turns on Glimmil. He misses, but the last standing man in chainmail manages to cut into Glimmil's flesh again. The man on the ground stabs up at Glimmil, but passes out from the effort.

RECAP
Round 5 (second half)
Finneas = 15 - Takes down SL1
Glimmil = 12 - misses. Cog hits for 8 and trips CH3
Round 6 (first half)
Toffitt = 25 - Moves, provokes, slashes CH2 for 17
1d20 ⇒ 6 - AoO CH3
1d20 ⇒ 7 - AoO CH2
Atol = 18 - talks (feel free to add something)
Dyrant = 17+ - Hits SL2 for 3
Others = 17

CH1 (-17 Dyrant, -7 Glimmil) down
CH2 (-17 Toffitt)
CH3 (-3 Toffitt, -8 Cog, -8 Cog) tripped, then down after swinging
CH4 (hex, -5 Toffitt, -7 Glimmil, -12 Finneas) down
SL1 (-12 Toffitt, -17 Finneas) down
SL2 (-3 Dyrant)

1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 7 - 2 = 25 - CH2
1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 7 - 2 = 11 - no confirm
1d20 + 7 - 2 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 7 - 2 + 2 - 4 = 21 - CH3 from prone
1d20 + 3 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 3 - 2 + 2 = 9 - SL2

Party is up and easily takes down the last two men. How now?

Dyrant takes out his club and finishes cudgeling any that are still moving.

After about 4 whacks, Dyrant is winded and takes a break to cast Detect Magic on the all the goons.

What a bunch of jerks.

After a quick loot of the bodies, Dyrant will look around the area and explore the two rooms to either side of the front door.

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24 Perception

Dyrant will also check to make the Blessing of St. Cuthbert is still in effect on Finneas and recall his Shocking Grasp with the PoP1.

Toffitt will examine the downed opponents and do what he can to stop them from dying. "I'm not sure whether the Cauldron guard have jurisdiction here, but we'd probably better keep them alive for questioning, anyway." He searches them for fancy looking wands, but feels somehow pessimistic.

"When we finish a quick look, we should look for a way to the basement. At least that's what I think you told me."

Just to clarify: by cudgeling, is Dyrant trying to kill the surviving thugs, or making sure they're unconscious?

"Well Glimmil, at least they didn't go after Cog! If I only have a few minutes left of this potion we should hurry to the basement and finish off any thugs between us and the high priest. Where is the basement again?"

Dyrant tries to resist facepalming but instead just taps his forehead with his cudgel.

"Down, Finneas.". Dyrant says while rollIng his eyes. "Basements are down and attics are up. We need to go down."

Sigh.

"Well, that makes sense Dyrant. I was often sent to the basement in the orphanage for beating up the other kids and it was always down. I mean where are the stairs? Unless you want to use that cudgel to chop an entrace we need to find the stairs."

Female voice: The old fool has finally lost his marbles.
I've never seen him play with marbles, just his food.
Male voice: Don't think too hard about this one son.

Dyrant considers correcting Finn in that cudgels are used to beat and axes are made to chop, but thinks better of it.

"Yes, Finn, we should find the stairs down. I would suggest looking for the kitchen. Most times basements are near that for the purpose of food storage."

* * *

Just to clarify: by cudgeling, is Dyrant trying to kill the surviving thugs, or making sure they're unconscious?

Lol. With Dyrant's str I'm sure you'll realize it doesn't matter, does it?

Atol steps to Glimmil and converts a Shield of Faith into a Cure Light Wounds for 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5. ...and again with a Protection from Evil into a Cure Light Wounds for 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6.

Sigh. Apparently Glimmil doesn't want to be healed.

"Glimmil, you should really try to avoid getting hit so much. We all should.

Let us find the basement and quickly!"

"I can whip you up another batch of the elixir if you like, Finneas. It would take just a minute. No need to rush though. I'd rather make sure these fellows don't bleed out. Death is too easy an escape for them."

Let's see a third and last hit for -3HP then +5 and +6 from two of Atol's Cure spells brings Glimmil to 37/42HP.

For good measure, Glimmil will lay hands on himself to take a crack at full HP.

Lay Hands: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Glimmil: 39/42HP
Cog: 28/28HP

Glimmil rubs Cog again behind the ears, thanking him for his expert maneuvering and yet again putting his life at risk. Glimmil then nods his understanding about the staying power of Finneas' potion and begins to look for stairs downward behind doors or in a kitchen area.

Aside from the one Finneas beheaded, all the others can be stabilized. It appears the kitchen is on the opposite side of the building and could be reached going either direction or through the courtyard. You entered through a window of the more formal banquet hall and now are in the common room.

Updated Map

The chainmail men have chainmail, masterwork large steel shields, and masterwork longswords.

The studded leather men have studded leather, masterwork rapiers, shortbows.

The men in chainmail look rough and are likely from outside the city. The two in studded leather look like city folk. All six men are wearing red sashes.

Dyrant looks to Atol, then to Cog, then to Atol, then back to Cog.

Which one would better find food?

Harrumphing, Dyrant points to 'door' in J13. (that's a door, right?)

"This way, I would guess."

Satisfied for having laid down some vicious beats, Dyrant will stow his cudgel and re-load his crossbow.

Edit: "Red sashes? Anyone know what red sashes are for?"

Knowledge: Local 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Knowledge: History 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26