Shards of the Titanswar

Game Master EldonG

Antonion makes his way over to where he thought Hortense was.
"Master Hortense?"

If Antonio has a target, he will make an attack.
dueling sword attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 for a possible 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 slashing damage.
Miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 1

If he is able to make an Attack of Opportunity,
dueling sword AoO: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11 for a possible 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 slashing damage.
Miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 24

Heading into the caravanasary toward what you believe to be Hortense's voice,

...the earlier voice answers...Yes? Who's there?

Reiko Arashi, recent deputy of Sheriff Perton. Need you assistance?

Reiko makes his way toward them, attacking anything in his way.

Yes...YES! Assist my bodyguard. Keep these damnedable things away from me!

You still haven't seen him, but you'd guess he couldn't be more than 10 or 15 feet away.

Attacks: 2d4 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5

Note that there are a lot fewer, especially around that well.

"Master Hortense! It's Antonio Nedraid! Are you hurt?"
Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

If Antonio has a target, he will make an attack.
dueling sword attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 for a possible 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 slashing damage.
Miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 26

If he is able to make an Attack of Opportunity,
dueling sword AoO: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22 for a possible 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 slashing damage.
Miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 11

Characters: 5d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 1, 6, 4) = 17

OK, one on Aya won't count, because they're just too thinned out by the well...(nor can much damage be done to them, there)...
One on:
Liandoli Attk: 1d20 ⇒ 16 Dmg: 1d4 ⇒ 1
Aya Attk: 1d20 ⇒ 3
Cauis Attk: 1d20 ⇒ 1
Antonio Attk: 1d20 ⇒ 8

Cauis heads towards the sound of screams, he figures the more screams the more of these things around for him to hit.

attack 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 for 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 1d100 ⇒ 26

combat reflex AoOs:

Aya casts a Force Missile defensively at the creature attacking her.
Concentration d20+1+6 = 16+1+6 = 23
Damage d4+1 = 4+1 = 5

Doran intended on going to help where the voices screaming for the monsters to stay back. I was assuming that I was headed in the direction with antonio and reiko to save the merchant but if not doran is more than willing to help another civilian.

Doran, that's fine...once you get the wounded man to sheriff Perton and Manton in front of the Mug, you cross the grounds pretty quickly, dodging around booths, tents, and merchandise now scattered in the panic...by the end of the round, you're hearing the discussion there.

There are very few left...only one attack will matter, whether a primary or AoO.

Attacks: 1d4 ⇒ 1

On: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Aya's lucky day...

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21 Dmg: 1d4 ⇒ 3

I expected them to be more dangerous... comments on the encounter very welcome in the discussion thread. There are still a few left!

Reiko takes another swing at them as he takes a defensive position near the man called Hortense.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 92

Doran will also swing his axe rage +power attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 1d12 + 7 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 3 = 12 1d100 ⇒ 11 these abysmal rolls ugh

"Master Hortense! Where are you?"
Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

If Antonio has a target, he will make an attack.
dueling sword attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16 for a possible 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 slashing damage.
Miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 76

Aya again attacks the one attacking her. (Eldon, I need a decision, Does unleashing a Force Missile provoke an AAO?)

I'm in the tent. Damn this FOG!

You hear a flap opening nearby.

There are still panicky people all over, and now you're close to some highly excited animals...mostly mules and horses, but Master Hortense has some oxen for his large wagon. You find yourselves happy they're all picketed!

[Ooc]Aya... spell-like abilities do provoke AoOs.

Spell failed.

Reiko moves so that he is in between the opening of the tent and the most creatures.

Master Hortense, are you alright? I think we have beaten most of them back, but stay in the tent just in case. This mist makes it hard to see, and I don't want you taken by a wild swing.

From what I understand, Aya and Antonio are with me, and the others are helping other groups of people? Or all we all together?

OOC: Is the creature that I am fighting in my hex or an adjacent hex?

Adjacent.

Reiko stands his position, cutting down any mist creatures that attempt to get at Hortense.
Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 73

The fog is lessening, but a few of the misty creatures can still be seen, here and there...

Doran will attempt to attack any fiend left in the area.
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 1d12 + 7 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 3 = 13 1d100 ⇒ 30
poor doran this entire encounter the dice gods have slighted him

Doran, wow, you really did make dice gods mad. We better look into getting someone to cast atonement for you

Bear with me. There will be big stuff, and Doran will own. :)

Well, there WAS mention of titans. ;)

4 attack rolls and i didnt roll above a 9, four damage rolls and basically all 2&3s

That's rough. Maybe next time the dice will fall your way.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
"I just wish I could see."

If Antonio has a target, he will make an attack.
dueling sword attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14 for a possible 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 slashing damage.
Miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 2

Aya movers 5 ft. away from and unleash a Force Missile at the creature that has been attacking me.
Force missile d4+1 = 4+1 = 5

Within seconds of uttering the wish...it does seem as though the fog is thinning.

There seems to be quite a bit going on inside the tent... you're hearing movement everywhere, definitely some from inside.

Upon seeing the mist clear, and hearing the sounds from inside the tent, Reiko slides inside and takes a look. If Hortense is under attack, he attacks the attacker viciously with sword and spell.

concentration to cast defensively: 1d20 + 4 + 4 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 4 + 5 = 18
Attack Roll for Shocking Grasp: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Damage from Shocking Grasp: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 5) = 8
Attack with Katana: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Using trait to increase shocking grasp

No, Reiko only attacks if there is something attacking Hortense

Master Hortense, my apologies, I heard the noises, and thought you may be under attack. I believe we have beaten the creatures for now, but you may want to stay with Antonio and myself until we are sure.

He peeks back outside, ready to attack if there is anything near him.

Antonio looks (and listens) for anyone else screaming or calling for help.
Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

aye sir! permitted the sheriff is agreeable, ill aid you on your journey to "The Roost" Doran's rage begins to dissipate as he stands on guard with no visible threats nearby. He grasps his forehead for a few moments before shaking his head a couple times and blinking profusely. Ugh, every time without fail, one of these days i need to get this checked out.

Once he is confident that no more enemies are in the area and the fog seems to be lessening he will enter the tent and properly introduce himself to the would be employer. Doran will explain to the merchant that he was just hired by the sheriff the day prior but will help in any way he can.

Well, good. It's a two day trip by wagon. I hope to be leaving within...two hours. TWO HOURS, AM I HEARD?

After such a soft, educated voice, Master Hortense belts out the last like a barbarian chieftain... and gets almost instant answers. All around the immediate area, lesser merchants and their assistants snap into motion. Hortense turns toward those of you there...

Speak to those others you work with...and make ready. I'll pay you all, should you all accompany me there. I am a man of my word.

Description:

Hortense is a short, pudgy man, likely into his 50s. He wears the latest fashions in silk and satin. It might be tempting to discount him, if it wasn't for his light blue eyes that seem to take in everything, and the astounding presence he exudes when he decides to. Wealth is everywhere in the tent, and yet you can't help but sense that he's 'roughing it'.

His bodyguard comes in, looking more than anything like a dwarf that's grown too tall...though he has only a short beard, and no gut to speak of. He wears a very elaborate breastplate, and carries a shield large enough to hide behind, and the largest one-handed sword you've seen in the village. He drops sword and Shield on a rack and starts carrying large, heavy chests to the main wagon, with minimal direction.

Reiko looks around, and his eyes seem to be seeing something very far away for a second. Almost immediately, they snap back to the present and he looks at Hortense.

We were going to check out the ruins not far from here, as it may have something to do with all that's gone on. The Roost may be a good place to go as well, I hear the library there is likely to have more information we need. I'm not sure what we should do, now...

He looks around at the party members in the tent, awaiting their opinions.

I don't know the best coarse of action, I'm concerned that without proper knowledge of the enemy at hand we may get in over our heads leaving for the roost could be a good of place as any to do research. But I fear if we leave the town unattended the fog might return with more foes. It's hard to say. I'll go get Sheriff Perton maybe he'll have some recommendations. Doran heads back to the Giant's Mug looking for the sheriff and asking for him to accompany him to Hortense' tent.

Antonio tips his hat back thoughtfully.
"Well, if things are settled here now, there's no reason not to escort Master Hortense and go on to the ruins from there. We were going to have to leave here anyway to find anything useful."

If Aya sees no more creatures, she heads to meet up with the rest of the party.

Once Cauis sees the fog dissipate, he checks the area for victims, making sure there isn't anyone in need of first aid before rejoining the group. If anyone needs aid, he makes sure to bring them to someone who can provide it.

Once informed of the idea of bringing Hortense to the Roost, he scoffs "So you think it's a good idea to leave the village for several days, with all of these attacks going on? Whatever is going on, it is happening here, not in Hortense's village. I won't abandon these people for a few paltry gold coins."

There are a number of victims... some few beyond even magical healing. One of the young deputies lays on the ground, mute testimony to how bad it could have been...his throat is torn out. More than one merchant won't be going home by their own volition.

Several are simply injured...to pretty vastly differing degrees...even Hortense has a nasty scratch... but he's bandaged it himself. The same is true of his bodyguard.

Liandoli hurriedly clears a large area, then orders anybody still alive to bring the wounded to her. She begins treating the masses to the best of her ability, trusting the party and the others to help organize the effort. "I need anybody who has skills in healing here, now!"

Liandoli will take 10 for a 17 on heal. She'll spend all day here to help the villagers.

Even though I am untrained in healing, perhaps I can help anyway.
Aya moves to the closest person that she perceives as needing healing and tries to 'Treat Deadly Wounds'.
Heal Check d20+2 = 17+2 = 19. (failed)