Slumbering Tsar: Forward - The Camp (Inactive)

Game Master Lord Manticore

Imbukar, at the window of the cabin casts Open/Close on the window. (This would open a latch but not a lock). If the window opens he will fly in using stealth and have a look around.

[dice=Stealth]1d20+21+20

The place is a mess, sheets almost torn and hanging off the edge of the bed. It is clear that the gnome had her way with the sailor, at least at first. There is a clear incision under the rib cage on the left side, and it appears a few flecks of black stuff surrounds the wound. It is not blood, but you are not yet sure what it is. The fighting goes on outside, you can hear music being played, briefly, before it stops in mid-harmony. No one notices the bird flapping around inside a room.

Initiative
Thug3 26
Calendir 25
Azaraunt 23
Digory 23
Thug2 22
Ally 21
Roondar 21
Kallistiel 16
Captain Teach 16
Shamil 15 (asleep)
Ellen 14
Numair 13
Ruul 12
Macavity 9 (delaying)
Imbukar 8
Lavinia 7

Are we done with round 1? Can you build an initiative list so we have sense of the order? Any can do this really.

Round 2: Fight!

Numair beat me to it, but that is a correct initiative order.

Calendir your bow is x3, should be another d8+10 in that crit damage

LM, I assume from my attacks last turn that the 8 missed and the 28 hit?

Round 2, Init 12

"Yes, of course", Ruul replies with a glance at the birthmark.

The minotaur casts a nod of gratitude at Numair when his spell renders the attacker temporarily blind. The bull steps into the hallway and grabs the staggering blinded Diggory.

Grapple vs Blinded Diggory: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28

Dang, I misunderstood that the thughs were on the bad guys' side - thought they were bodyguards for the Captain or something :D In any case:

Calendir takes a step back, placing himself next to Alli - he softly whispers to Lagash to attack the thug - Kill... - and lets fly an uncanny barrage of arrows at the thug.

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The torrent of damage unleashed on the poor fellow is incredible. The first shot takes the thug in the shoulder. As he comes up (dagger still in thigh), your second mark hits him right in the chest, piercing a heart valve. At the same time, Lagash bites deeply into his leg. The man is dead before he hits the ground, never knowing, in his confusion, what hit him.

Calendir your bow is x3, should be another d8+10 in that crit damage

Oh my....

Adding and adding: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17

Hmph, waste of arrows... LM, how will be the ruling on recovering ammunition? :D

Waiting to see if Digory is successfully grappled before posting an action.

LM, I assume from my attacks last turn that the 8 missed and the 28 hit?

Round 2, Init 12

"Yes, of course", Ruul replies with a glance at the birthmark.

The minotaur casts a nod of gratitude at Numair when his spell renders the attacker temporarily blind. The bull steps into the hallway and grabs the staggering blinded Diggory.

[dice=Grapple vs Blinded Diggory]1d20+12

You are correct in that assessment, I did mark the damage. It looks like my response went missing, but there is blood dripping from his arm where you gored him.

Digory, in his state, is no match for your strength and you easily get him into a holding position (CMD=18 at this point, he is also flat-footed). He cries out in pain and his inability to see anything. He attempts to lash out at you, but he has no real idea where you are or if it is you that is causing him this pain.

Numair Nejem wrote:

Calendir your bow is x3, should be another d8+10 in that crit damage

Oh my....

Adding and adding: 1d8+10

Hmph, waste of arrows... LM, how will be the ruling on recovering ammunition? :D

I usually do a percentile, based not only on how many arrows are found, but also how many are not broken. In my rl campaign, it is usually handled after combat.

Mid-Round 2 Map

I held off on moving Ruul as his initiative is still a ways off.

"Someone find some rope to tie him up with."

Mid-Round 2 Map

I held off on moving Ruul as his initiative is still a ways off.

Thanks for the Lagash icon Ruul - it looks really cool.

No problem Cal.

"Someone find some rope to tie him up with."

"In my pack", Ruul responds with a grunt as he struggles with his foe.

Ruul's pack lies on the floor next to his discarded loincloth and other currently unworn equipment.

Round 2, Init 13
Hands Sandstorm & Flag AC 21 (27 vs Digory) HP 65/65
Spells 1st: 2/3 Smite Evil 1/2 Battle Dance 13/13 Lay On Hands 10/10
Conditions Battle Flag (+1 morale attack, damage, saves vs fear&charm) Smite Evil vs Digory (+6 attack, damage & AC)

Numair dances backward, forced to adjust to keep his balance. He uses the delay to recall anything about the "Harbinger."

I do not know what foul god you worship, Digory, but you'll meet him soon. Surrender to Sarenrae's mercy or I shall cut you down

He tries again to overtake Digory, and raises his blade threateningly.

Lavinia darts off to retrieve the rope. "Be right back."

Ally trills a song of triumph as she sees the thug fall, then turns her attention to his comrade, casting a spell to cloud his mind. Daze DC 15 Will save on thug 2.

She then flutters into the cabin where Imbrukar and the dead body are. She lands by poor Niles and sighs. "Poor boy. I had no idea. I knew she was a little bit evil but I thiught it was just maybe pickpocketing or petty burglary or something ..."

If she can do a Heal check as part of this round to figure out how he was killed:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Elen will move past Ruul and Digory to the open central area, dropping her coil of silk rope next to Shamil. "Tie her up too, sweetie, " she suggests, and touches Ruul with her wand casting Mage Armor. Since she wasn't able to before.

Digory isn't actually helpless yet. He's just grappled. I believe his blindness just wore off too.

Round 2, Init 13

Hands Sandstorm & Flag AC 21 (27 vs Digory) HP 65/65
Spells 1st: 2/3 Smite Evil 1/2 Battle Dance 13/13 Lay On Hands 10/10
Conditions Battle Flag (+1 morale attack, damage, saves vs fear&charm) Smite Evil vs Digory (+6 attack, damage & AC)

Numair dances backward, forced to adjust to keep his balance. He uses the delay to recall anything about the "Harbinger."

I do not know what foul god you worship, Digory, but you'll meet him soon. Surrender to Sarenrae's mercy or I shall cut you down

He tries again to overtake Digory, and raises his blade threateningly.

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Digory only cries out in pain, being held by the minotaur only adding to his problems. He is not a man used to being in this kind of position.

Let me know if you wish to press your attack, as he neither declined nor accepted your terms for surrender.

Ally trills a song of triumph as she sees the thug fall, then turns her attention to his comrade, casting a spell to cloud his mind. Daze DC 15 Will save on thug 2.

She then flutters into the cabin where Imbrukar and the dead body are. She lands by poor Niles and sighs. "Poor boy. I had no idea. I knew she was a little bit evil but I thiught it was just maybe pickpocketing or petty burglary or something ..."

If she can do a Heal check as part of this round to figure out how he was killed:1d20+4

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Will vs Daze: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14

"Whoah, what jus' hit me?"

You move into the room with Imbukar and see the sailor, flat on his back, you're not sure if he ever saw his death coming. The imp, in raven form, indicates to you the knife wound in his side. A Heal check of 10 does little more than point out the wound at this point. You can make a closer examination (i.e. re-roll) next round.

Elen will move past Ruul and Digory to the open central area, dropping her coil of silk rope next to Shamil. "Tie her up too, sweetie, " she suggests, and touches Ruul with her wand casting Mage Armor. Since she wasn't able to before.

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Duly noted, and I've added the stat to the init tracker.

hmm. Lost a post. Retyping it here.

The wizard 5' steps to D 6 and, calling upon his bonded item, casts Chain of Perdition, causing a spiked chain of force to appear in F 8. It attacks the gnomish bard attempting to drag him into the hall.

Dirty Trick CMB: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30 If this beats the bard's CMD he is dragged into the hall. If it beats the CMD by 5 he is dragged all the way to E 7.

Then the wizard uses his shift ability to pop in behind the gnome bard (F 7) and threaten him with his sword, hopefully in a flank with the captain. There he demands Surrender or be cut down!

Intimidate: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

Speaking to Ally in common Imbukar communicates what he has noted about the fate of the sailor. He will then fly to Azaraunt's shoulder and report in to Macavity on the status below.

If he can cry out, he can surrender. Press the attack.

Numair's s deadly serious and he makes this clear with a shallow slice across the fop's leg.

Perhaps I wasn't clear before. Drop your weapon and get on the ground. A man is dead and I want to know why. You will have my protection while I determine the truth. If you are guilty, I will still guarantee a fair judgement. Surrender!

Late-Round 2 Map

It looks like one of the thugs, Roondar, Kall, Teach, Lavinia, and Macavity haven't taken actions for this round yet.

Lavinia's round two action was to go get the rope to tie up the man and gnome with.

Ah, my mistake. =)

Posting round 3 action early

Ally nods as the wizard's companion indicates the wound. Animosity is forgotten, at least for the moment, in light of their common purpose. She examines it more carefully, stepping gingerly around the pools of blood on the floor. Heal: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

Any bonus if I take my time and do it as a full-round action?

I'm extremely confused as to what's happening. Looks like there is nothing left to do in this area.

Kalli watches the general melee but remains where she is, her rapier set against the gnome's throat, in case she wakes.

Things on this side of the ship are in hand. The other side could use Kall's help. That captain and the wizard are squaring off against the bard and a couple goons.

Also, Kalli may eventually notice Ruul's complete state of undress....

Oh, yeah.

Fur is matted with sweat, big manhood swinging in the cool open air, and wearing nothing but the quarterstaff gripped in one fist.

hmm. Lost a post. Retyping it here.

The wizard 5' steps to D 6 and, calling upon his bonded item, casts Chain of Perdition, causing a spiked chain of force to appear in F 8. It attacks the gnomish bard attempting to drag him into the hall.

If this beats the bard's CMD he is dragged into the hall. If it beats the CMD by 5 he is dragged all the way to E 7.

Then the wizard uses his shift ability to pop in behind the gnome bard (F 7) and threaten him with his sword, hopefully in a flank with the captain. There he demands Surrender or be cut down!

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Which square do you want him in? You beat his CMD by 17

You are able to easily wrap the chain around Roondar and you begin to drag him across the floor. You caught him in the middle of attempting to tend to his wounds. He has a bloody arrow in one hand and a flask in the other, presumably some type of healing aid. He is thoroughly cowed at this point and drops the arrow to indicate he is no threat. Unless you press the point, he'll quickly swallow the potion

CMW: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (1, 6) + 3 = 10

He is in E 7 then, and flanked between the wizard and the captain. The chain of force will be hovering over his head ready to strike again as well.

Drinking the potion will provoke an attack of opportunity, and Azaraunt will take it, and encourage the captain to do so as well. He does not yet surrender captain. Strike him.

Long Sword: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 2 = 231d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4+2 for flank

Posting round 3 action early

Ally nods as the wizard's companion indicates the wound. Animosity is forgotten, at least for the moment, in light of their common purpose. She examines it more carefully, stepping gingerly around the pools of blood on the floor. [Dice=Heal]1d20+4

Any bonus if I take my time and do it as a full-round action?

Not much. I can let you take 10 since you are not in 'immediate' danger. Also, Imbukar could 'aid another' to give you an additional 2 points (or the other way around if his skill check is higher)

Round 3 action

Assuming that Ruul assists in positioning Digory, Lavinia will use the rope that she had fetched to tie the man up.

Imbukar will gladly assist Ally if she asks. He has not performed a standard action.

Kallistiel would have to squeeze by that... Not going to happen. She'll remain where she is, focus on the gnome, and try not to lose her dinner.

Fortitude: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

Luckily she is able to hold it down and not be sickened or nauseated.

Kallistiel would have to squeeze by that... Not going to happen. She'll remain where she is, focus on the gnome, and try not to lose her dinner.

Luckily she is able to hold it down and not be sickened or nauseated.

LOL

I believe just Teach and Macavity haven't taken actions for round two.

Not sure the captain has acted yet. He as talked a lot of smack so far.. lol.

Ally will ask Imbrukar for assistance, inquiring as to how fast he felt the death occur and whether he has any idea about what those black marks are. Taking 10 on Heal: 10+4=14, if Imbrukar succeeds on Aid Another, 16. Heal can be used untrained.

That's true. I don't think the captain has actually done anything other than shout orders and move around.

Also, I don't know how long LM wants us to wait for Macavity.

Round 3 action

Elen will move to the door of Shamil's cabin, glancing in and checking on Ally. She rhen directs her eldritch effect to the mind of the thug standing to Azaraunt's left the one at E8, or any other foe, if he's down by then trying to send him to join Shamil in dreamland. DC 19 Will save- slumber hex

Ally will ask Imbrukar for assistance, inquiring as to how fast he felt the death occur and whether he has any idea about what those black marks are. Taking 10 on Heal: 10+4=14, if Imbrukar succeeds on Aid Another, 16. Heal can be used untrained.

Imbukar, still invisible will assist Ally, pointing out characteristics of the wound and the black residue that is clearly not blood. Also taking 10 his heal check is an 11, for +2 to Ally's role.

The lovestruck sailor never saw it coming. Poor sap. The strike was sudden and resulted in death immediately. I suspect an assassin. I wonder who gave him the crazy idea that it was safe to go near that tigress. :P

Macavity continues survey the sky, shore, river, and topside especially including the stairs from the passenger deck.

He is in E 7 then, and flanked between the wizard and the captain. The chain of force will be hovering over his head ready to strike again as well.

Drinking the potion will provoke an attack of opportunity, and Azaraunt will take it, and encourage the captain to do so as well. He does not yet surrender captain. Strike him.

Roondar turns pale as the point strikes home. His wounds appear deep, but he is able to weakly hold the potion in his hand, barely able to move.

Dex check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

Thanks Macavity. Sorry there's no action up top.

I suppose we're good to start moving through round three then. I'll start updating the map.

Round 2 Action, playing catch up on the final posts, then I'll move on to the Round 3 stuff.

This time, I'll step up and do my doody, *giggle* this most thick of creatures thinks to himself.

Well, Captain Blackbeard, it looks like I'll have to do my doody." The poor, drooling mass starts to giggle again.

Will vs Slumber hex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18

"Ooh sleepy time," the wizened buffoon says before slumping down in front of the captain.

Looking over the slumped floor, Teach blows out a puff of air, faintly moving his whiskers. "Well, it looks like I don't need to worry about that.He looks the hall at the rest of you. "Any of you hurt?"

I am headed to a con this weekend where I am in charge of the PFS gaming. Leaving noon central time tomorrow and will be mostly off line for most of the weekend, but will try to check things during any down time.

Will be busy this weekend. Not likely to post.

Numair will advocate reaching the caravan at best speed, but is willing to investigate events along the way.

I got it.

BTW, I'll be out next weekend for the holiday. I'll be back Monday late, and I'm leaving Friday afternoon, so I'll try to add as much as I can to cover the weekend.

I tend not to post much on the weekends anyhow, but it's even less likely this long weekend, as I have family over.

Just a head's up that I'm heading out for Galveston in a few hours, so I'll most likely be out of tuch until Monday night or Tuesday.

Have a good Memorial Day weekend everyone.

You guys have no idea the amount of self control necessary to NOT read the 104 new entries under my Slumbering Tsar: Forward - The Camp: Gameplay :D

And a good Memorial day to you LM ;)

I am reading them. Similar level of self control not to post. :)

Well who knows, if you guys are REALLY good, I might let the peddler visit you guys...someday. :P

I would so buy that fish. :) I am about 15 behind so do not know if someone has.

Why, Az? All it's good for is to start a one-sided fish slapping contest. :P

Apparently I managed to get a short wi-fi signal. If anyone has ever been to Galveston, TX, the missus and I are sitting one our hotel room's balcony, directly across from the beach and the Gulf of Mexico. I have no idea of what we will be doing for the next couple of days (as little as possible, I hope), but it does looks like I might be able to get a few posts in, depending in large part on signal strength, and if my wife doesn't pull me back to bed...hehe.

Is anyone getting Ultimate Campaign when it comes out next week? I'm planning to buy it, if not next week when I get paid, then certainly 2 weeks after. I think that the materials will help us streamline some of the building process of the inn (from what I have read, they're using a process similar to the Stronghold Builder's Guide from the 3.0 days). What do you all think.

I did a Spring Break in Corpus Cristi during college decades ago.

Don't feel the need to post. Enjoy the bed.

Sorry I haven't posted, I've been sick the past few days. I'll be on tomorrow to make some posts.

LM

Get well soon.

I am camping and canoeing with scouts this weekend. Will check back in late Sunday.

Hello LM, there's been a recent FAQ ruling that is relevant to some of our characters. FAQ regarding bonus languages

According to this FAQ, we should get additional languages automatically if our int bonus increases due to leveling, which would get Elen one additional language, and headbands of Int should grant one additional language per +2 bonus. If you agree, I'll select and add the two additional languages Elen would be due, and Azaurant would want to select what languages his headband would hold.

Yea I'm glad you brought it up. I have a friend of mine that had sent me an email about this, regarding his RL group. I have no problems with the ruling and you both should go ahead and get some languages.

LM

I'm pretty much the only manager here this week, so I am hoping that we can pump out some extra posts and move this little cattle drive along.

People, just a heads up: I will be away with the family during the weekend, most likely until Tuesday - feel free to proceed with my character if needed.

Cheers

Just wanted to give everyone a heads up that I'll be posting in the evenings for the next couple of nights, as I have to get ready for my board meeting on Thursday. This might extend into next week, as I'm getting my 1 year evaluation in the next week or so, hopefully.

LM

Best of luck!

Gogogo LM, and good luck with the evaluation ;)

Good luck, LM

Hey the Away Team! Long time no see!

Thanks, I'll let you know if I hear anything, assuming that they don't torture me for awhile first... :P

I have survived my board meeting!! But my eval has been pushed oof by a few weeks. :( Let the torture begin!

Are you guys waiting on me for movement? I thought I was waiting for you guys....

I'm waiting on you.

Right you are LM. We make camp for the night - Az, any suggestions?

I'm really sorry to do this, but I have no choice. As of now, the campaign is over. I'm having to go through a number of issues that will keep me offline for some time, I don't know how long. I know that I have been stringing you along for some time, at least since February, and it has not been fair to you guys. At this point, it is very unlikely that I'll be in a position to start this, or any other campaign in the near future. I apologize to you guys personally.

As sad as this makes me, thanks for being honest and up front LM.

Can you move the three campaigns to inactive so they stop showing up in our campaign tabs.

Sorry to see it go, but happy at your approach. Best of luck with the RL things.

cheers

It seems that all good things must come to an end. I enjoyed the game LM and learned a few things about running a fun game from you. Very sorry to see this one end. I wish you the best.

I hope to have the chance to game with you all in the future.

It is really a shame to see this one ending, as I was definitely looking forward to it, not only for the nature of your approach to the game LM, but also because this has probably got to be one of the most amazing group I have ever played with.

But in the end, things need to be how they need to be - thank you for giving it your best LM, and good luck in addressing whatever needs to be addressed.

Thanks for playing with us! Let us know if you can run one in the future.

Cheers, LM. I really enjoyed playing Numair. :)

Had this one in my favorites, just had to pipe in again to say cheers for having GMed this one. I will keep it on hold in the hopes that we can continue it in the future.