Sic Semper Tyrannis! (Thrune's Hell's Rebels Revived) (Inactive)

Game Master GM Aarvid

Talvek creeps forward towards the bridge, trying to assess its structural integrity from a distance.

Talvek is still invisible, stealthing and moving half speed.

Knowledge engineering: 1d20 + 8 + 1d6 ⇒ (15) + 8 + (3) = 26

Sidius moves forward, trying to pinpoint the source of the voice enough that he can hurl a spell or hex, then shrugs and casts a spell, causing a flash of sparkling, twinkling powder to fall. That should outline the ambushers...

Casting to center on the voice, figuring the 10' radius should work -- and it's medium range so the spell reaches. The -40 to stealth should be useful. And, of course, Will DC 17 or blinded.

Sidius. Mark the target square/intersection for 5’ burst. Also roll CL check

Talvek creeps up while Sidius casts…

@Sidius - Area 5-ft.-radius burst - place where you will. I am not sure you even know where Talvek is unless communicated or make perception…that hold true for all those sneaking :)

Glitterdust is 10' radius -- and done, based on where you said I heard the voice

ok, so glitterdust. I was thinking ice slick…sorry.

Sidius calls forth a burst of glittering motes on the far end of the bridge. No shapes are illuminated as the suspense builds.

Beyond the glittering, from behind a tree steps a sea elf similar to the two you left.

In elven

”Halt. Who approaches the realm of the sea elves? State your business. “

Kenji and party can go…

===== round 1 ====
(21) Kenji(), Arcos(),Lubella(), Talvek(),
Sidius(), Aeria()
(7) Elf()

Lubella took out the sea shell and moved up towards the bridge, presenting the shell, "My name is Kyda; your guards gave us this token to show to you. We are friend of Aara; we rescued her and her companions from a prison in Kintargo. We've come here to meet with your leaders."

Double move to the end of the bridge present the shell token.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (15) + 18 = 33

will let Kenji act then continue…glitterdust outline is shown, but no harm to enter or see thru it

Kenji looks at the elf and smiles.

"Your colleagues said that we should come this was as we are here to talk to your leadership. Do you need any kind of preparation from our side so that we can continue?" he asks.

diplomacy: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (20) + 19 = 39

”Yes, send one spokes person with the shell or whatever.
The rest of you move back and put away any weapons. You won’t need them. “

Is it legitimate for Lubella to take 10 here? She has +16 Sense Motive from Versatile Performance (Sing)

Sense motive: 1d20 + 12 + 1d6 ⇒ (17) + 12 + (5) = 34

Talvek takes a couple of steps forward to come up next to Lubella and whisper as softly as he can.

"Watch out. This feels off. Doesn't show recognition at anything you said."

He drinks his mutagen, just in case.

will say take-10 not possible here…based on circumstances not being normal (with news Talvek shares)

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 21 typical garbage roll :(

Lubella couldn't get a read on the elven sentry, so she heeded Talvek's warning and replied, "Nevertheless, we'd prefer to remain together. We all want to meet with your leaders."

”Listen here. You are not meeting anyone dearie until we get a better look at that shell. “

Lubella cast a spell to improve her chances of spotting if something was amiss.

Casting Heroism on herself.

Then she moved towards the elf, looking for traps, while holding out the shell,

Perception, Heroism: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 11 + 2 = 16 taking precautions, but rolling horrendously:(

Talvek just took his mutagen.... If he's on edge, we'd best be ready.. Sidius walks slowly forward, getting closer to the edge of the bridge and hoping he'd be able to throw a hex or a spell as needed.

As Talvek drinks and Lubella casts her heroic spell, the face of the sea elf turns to a vile grimace.

This would trigger hostilities before Sidius's move...so he can change his action.

You are cheaters! You will die!

She steps forward and swings a pair of very un-elf-like clawed hands at Lubella.

claw: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17 for dmg: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 -2 STR (DC16) miss
claw: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33 for dmg: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 -2 STR (DC16) crit?

confirm?: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33 for dmg: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 -2 STR (DC16)

Another figure, a ragged old woman suddenly appears behind Talvek and also tries to lay a grimy claw on him.

touch AC: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21 for STR dmg: 2d4 ⇒ (4, 4) = 8 (DC16) hit

Did someone have mirror image up? I missed the post...

Lubella save DC16 vs 4 str dmg
Talvek save DC16 vs 8 str dmg

===== round 2 ====
(21) Kenji(), Arcos(),Lubella(-15 heroism), Talvek( mutagen)
Sidius(), Aeria()
(7) Elf(), Woman()

Fortitude, Heroism: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 2 = 16 I'm guessing it's fortitude? saves

Lubella stepped back and cast a spell, throwing up several illusory copies of herself, and starting to whirl into her martial dance.

5 ft step, Standard Action: Cast Mirror Image Move Action: Start Battle Dance

Number of Images: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Knowledge Nature, Heroism: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 2 = 16

"I think YOU are the one who's not playing fair!", she admonished the not-so elven woman.

"They're aquatic witches!", she told her allies.

Kenji charges forward and attacks the woman behind Talvek.

“You are not allowed to hurt my allies!“ he shouts and attacks with nonlethal force .

MW Cold Iron Greatsword +9 (2d6+4; 19-20/×2) To hit: charge +2, flank +2, nonlethal-4, BAB +5, MW +1, Str +3; Damage 2H: +3 +1 nonlethal : 1d20 + 9 - 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 9 - 4 + 2 + 2 = 272d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 1) + 4 = 11

Any knowledge checks?

Talvek did not attack anyone so the invisibility effect should still be up. Unless they have See Invisibility...

"Excuse me? Cheaters? You're one to talk!" Talvek sputters at the accusation, but soon the situation becomes dire as the creatures lay into them with strange, strength-sapping attacks.

Fort save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Knowledge nature: 1d20 + 10 + 1d6 ⇒ (16) + 10 + (4) = 30

He studies his attacker with narrowed eyes before whipping out his rapier and retaliating.

Attack, studied target, mutagen: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (16) + 15 = 31
Damage, studied strike: 1d6 + 5 + 3 + 2d6 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 3 + (6, 6) = 26
Opportune parry: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 27
Opportune riposte: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16
Riposte damage: 1d6 + 5 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 3 = 13

Since Sidius hadn't moved yet, I put him back where he was (I think?) -- and his move action this round is used in his casting a spell..

Knowledge: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12 Nope. They're just old women...

Sidius raises his hands to cast an attack spell, stopping himself, not wanting to hit one of his companions. Instead, he begins to cast a summoning spell.

His tiny companion, meanwhile, was far more skilled at avoiding allies, and fired a blast of air at the woman attacking Talvek.

Air Blast: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 8 + 1 = 22 for 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3, 5) + 3 + 1 = 12

Arcos runs forward, his aura of crackling lightning whipping up around him as he yells, "Kyda, save some for me!"

Double moving.

Arcos springs forward.

@Talvek - ah yes, you were the invis one. I was thinking it was images but lost the post. Ok, rather than have her attack Sidius or Acros...will assume she homed in on the whispering...and missed you...same net effect. So only thing that matters, is now she is visible.

Sidius starts casting

Kenji lands a solid blow with his greatsword followed by a blast of air on the suddenly visible hag. Talvek's blade bites deep, but not quite enough to drop her.

Lubella steps back and becomes duplicated...

Don't be shy, my pretty! I want to get a better look at YOU! the hag hisses.

The fresh elf-hag steps up and tries to reach the real Lubella.

claw: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17 claw: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 miss 1d6 ⇒ 11=real
claw: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24 claw: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 hit? 1d6 ⇒ 11=real -2 STR

The very injured one decides to get Kenji, not liking the holier-than-she look of him.

1d2 ⇒ 2 1=Talvek 2=Kenji

WHAT are you? You do not bring a big sword to my bridge!

claw: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28 claw: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
claw: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14 claw: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

===== round 3 ====
(21) Kenji(-5), Arcos(),Lubella(-22 images heroism), Talvek( mutagen)
Sidius(casting), Aeria()
(7) Elf(), Woman(-38, -11NL)

My AC wasn't correct, so a 17 popped an image

Fortitude, Heroism: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 2 = 12 fail

Lubella felt weaker after the woman clawed her arm. Deciding that she needed to be better at dodging, she stepped away again and cast a spell to increase her agility.

Casting Cat's Grace on herself

"Well, I don't much like the look of you!", she replied.

kn check on the creature without modifier : 1d20 ⇒ 2

Kenji attacks the hag with sword and also bites!

“Aaaaewoooooo!!!!“ he howls.

“You are evil and will feel my wrath!“ he shouts and attacks with lethal force.

MW Cold Iron Greatsword +9 (2d6+4; 19-20/×2) To hit:, BAB +5, MW +1, Str +3; Damage 2H: +3 +1 : 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 202d6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 6) + 4 = 15

bite : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 91d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Talvek rolled a 30 for knowledge on the hags.

"What's the matter, you don't want to dance anymore?" Talvek taunts his opponent as he chases her, maneuvering into a flank with Kenji.

Attack, studied target, mutagen, flank: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 15 + 2 = 33
Damage, studied strike: 1d6 + 5 + 3 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 3 + (2, 2) = 13

If Kenji's attack dropped her, Talvek will attack the one on Lubella.

Kenji howls as he cuts down the hag before him.

Talvek bounds in to intercept the elf pursuing Lubella and stabs deep with his own blade. Lubella’s spell adds to her prowess.

Sidius completes his spell, causing a air elemental to appear, which then circles around the remaining hag.

Slam (Flanking w/ Talvek): 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 2 = 16 for 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

He moves forward carefully, hoping to bring the elf-thing into the range of his hexes.. and the blasts of his tiny companion.

Double move, as noted -- can't get into range in one, and casting a spell into melee is not useful.

Elementals fly 100' perfect, so he's got the move to wrap around and flank

Arcos keeps on running, getting around the elf to flank with Talvek and blasting her with a fist full of lightning right in the back.

Attack v Touch, Piranha Strike, Flank: 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 8 - 2 + 2 = 15
Dmg, Piranha Strike, Sneak Attack: 1d6 + 5 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 5 + (3, 2) = 15

The elemental flies into the fray, as Arcos dashes in as well.

Neither can connect with the elusive elf-hag

Who: 1d2 ⇒ 2 1=Talvek 2=Arcos

’NOOOOOO! What did you do to my sister?!??? “

She lashes out in a fit of rage.

atk: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30 for dmg: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
atk: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29 for dmg: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

unless your ac is higher or images, Arcos ,that is 2 hits with -2 STR damage Dc 16 fort save

===== round 5 ====
(21) Kenji(-5), Arcos(-15),Lubella(-22 images heroism), Talvek( mutagen)
Sidius(), Aeria() , elemental()
(7) Elf(), Woman(-53, -11NL uncon)

Lubella dashed around to give Talvek and opportunity to flank, and slashed at the hag.

Mithral Scimitar, Battle Dance, Heroism: 1d20 + 15 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 15 + 4 + 2 = 31
Slashing Damage, Battle Dance, Arcane Strike: 1d4 + 6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 4 + 2 = 14

Kenji runs forward.

Double move.

"Look, I hate to be that guy, but when you attack innocent travellers you risk retaliation. I'm sure Kyda here will be happy to tell you about redemption opportunities, though!"

Talvek moves again into a flank with Lubella and strikes.

Attack, studied flank: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 15 + 2 = 35 Damage: 1d6 + 5 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 3 = 14
Crit confirm?: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 15 + 2 = 30 Damage: 1d6 + 5 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 3 = 13

Between the blade of Lubella and a second well-placed stab to her neck from Talvek, the elf-hag is not looking good.

my last post did not reflect Talveks first strike.

===== round 5 ====
(21) Kenji(-5), Arcos(-15),Lubella(-22 images heroism), Talvek( mutagen)
Sidius(), Aeria() , elemental()
(7) Elf(-54), Woman(-53, -11NL uncon)

Sidius focuses his will and hurls a hex at the elf-thing, his mental pressure a distraction against its defences, then quickly cackles to extend the magic.

Evil Eye -2 AC for 9 (8 + cackle) rounds. Will DC 18 reduces to 2 (1 + cackle).

Aeria pauses a moment for the hex to take effect, then fires a blast of air at the creature.

Air Blast: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 1 = 15 for 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5, 1) + 3 + 1 = 10

The hex and air blast knock the elf-hag out and she falls bleeding to the ground

*** out of combat ***

There does not appear to be any more of the creatures and the pair appear to have recently setup ‘shop’ ambushing the travelers on this remote road.

Kenji sighs and then howls in relief.

He searches the creatures and also starts searching the area for any hidden evidence of who these creatures were.

Lubella tried to stop the hag's bleeding; she was hoping to give the elves in the village a chance to question the old woman, but her skills proved inadequate for the task.

Medicine, Heroism: 1d20 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) - 1 + 2 = 3

Lubella is not able to help the bleeding elf-hag.

The other is still knocked unconscious.

Kenji finds a small cache with a bag and a chest hidden under a root of the big tree to the near side of the bridge.

Lubella tied up the unconscious hag and suggested,

"Perhaps we should carry her with us, so the village elders can question her."

Sidius asks, "Do you want me to heal her? I'd not normally suggest it, but you seem to think she might have information."

Do you heal her, bind her or carry either or both of them?

You are able to gather the loot, cross the bridge and disposition the hags as appropriate (knowing that carrying one or both for miles will not be easy without some conveyance or mount).

Lubella replied, "I don't know if we'll be able to get any useful information out of her. I was hoping we could carry her while she's unconscious, do we don't have to worry about her doing something unpleasant."

I was thinking about just carrying the one that's still alive, tied up just in case. I don't know if that's beyond our carrying capacity. Alternately, we could leave her here, tied up, and tell the village authorities where to find her.

Lubella replied, "I don't know if we'll be able to get any useful information out of her; I was hoping we could carry her while she's unconscious, do we don't have to worry about her doing something unpleasant."

I was thinking about just carrying the one that's still alive, tied up just in case. I don't know if that's beyond our carrying capacity. Alternately, we could leave her here, tied up, and tell the village authorities where to find her.

Sadly, Ant Haul and Floating Disc aren't on the witch list (the first, especially, since it's so useful as a potion)

Sidius checks the wounds of both hags, making sure that at least one of them is stable enough to be moved without bleeding out.

Heal: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27

Sidius is able to heal the hag that was bleeding. Both are unconscious .

questioning? Tying up? Taking with? Dispatching? Letting them go with a harsh reprimand? Lol