Swordthrust--Memories of an Elder Ice Titan (Inactive)

Game Master Chainmail

In keeping with the original theme of "real world teenagers in a fantasy land",

Strang trudges through cold mountain winds, lost in his own thoughts and straggling along at the back of the party as they make their way up the pass.

Things were different now. Despite his growing expertise, the means by which he'd come about it were far from what he'd imagine when he'd first picked up the rulebook. Rolling dice and narrating actions were nothing when he experienced the reality "behind" them: screams of rage - or pain - combat, the hot splash of blood, and the violence inflicted upon both friend and foe. The naga witch had been terrifying, and he couldn't shake his mind from it - until the speaker amongst a pack of goblins caught his attention.

Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Due his inner turmoil, Strang is slow to react - at last drawing his light crossbow and firing a bolt into the nearest goblin.

Attack (light crossbow, bard): 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 1 = 11
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Status hp 28, AC 17

Sparing the talk and the worry, Ama just looked at the goblins in front of them and sighed, lifting her voice to weave the notes of a spell onto the goblins in front of them. It was a dark melody, giving the sense of an oncoming doom, coupled with a certain sense of the inevitable.
Bane cast on the goblins. -1atk/-1vs Fear.

The priest speaks with a hiss and asks for the bracelet. Merrie and Durahl act quickly and as Tavar casts a spell, they quickly take out two goblins with a javelin and crossbow.

The goblins rush in wild wave, many of them sprinting to rush through the gaps in the line. Noticing only two gaps, two lines of goblins rush through them with wild abandon. Two charging goblins take a swing, one vs Terion and one vs Fornitado, both missing badly. The goblins are armed with crude, but nasty, blades.
Charge vs Terion/Fornitado: 2d20 ⇒ (3, 2) = 5

Cole and Gnasher get AoOs vs sprinting goblins. Durahl and Tavar if they have a weapon in hand.

Entire Party Up!
Ama completes the bane spell. The magic seems to be confounding enemies.

The priest seems to be awaiting events.

Stay back you little pieces of stink! Cole lashes out quickly with the sword, even as he commands Gnasher to bite the nearest goblins.

Cole AoO @Goblin in AB12: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Cole Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Gnasher AoO @ Goblin in Z12: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Gnasher damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Lashing out at another Goblin, he realises just how swarmed they have become, and a look of concern crosses his face.

Round actions:

Cole attacks Z10 goblin
Gnasher attacks Z11

Cole: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
Cole Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Gnasher: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
Gnasher damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

I do not have a sword in hand (nor my shield, I would think that Durahl doesn't carry his shield on his arm while walking). However, I should be able to make an unarmed attack on a goblin who provoked the AoO, correct?

If I am able to make the unarmed AoO (I will take -4 to attack roll to make it a lethal attack)

"Where do you think you're going, you little guttersnipe?!?

AoO vs. Goblin in AB8: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

Unarmed attack damage-lethal: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Wow! Nice way to waste a natural 20. With a punch

Threat confirmation: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

Crit damage if confirmed: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Whenever his next turn comes up in the initiative round, Durahl will use his round to make two move equivalent actions: ready shield and draw longsword.

"Come on you little b*stards! Come get a taste of Fortune's Favorite!!!"

GM Tribute, Terion's wielding a Bardiche, and has Combat Reflexes = 3 AoO's per round - before proceeding I would like to know if I am entitled to attack the goblins rushing forward, and which ones?

If Lamriel fires his bow at the priest with goblins in the way the priest will get a total of +4 AC for soft cover, right? Is there any other penalty I'm forgetting? I have Precise Shot.

Missed that. Terion gets three AoOs, the ones that rushed him were the first eligible. Nice feat to have. Will have to adjust after the AoOs. I assume the goblins charging to attack would be the first targeted.

Yeah, Combat Reflexes. I initially took that for Durahl, then thought "Nah, how many times am I really going to get to use that feat." Derp. I never thought we would be fight 40 goblins. ;p

Yeah... Combat Reflexes always leaves me in doubt. But since I am trying to go mainly reach weapon with Terion, and being a fighter I am hoping I can "waste" a feat, even if I realize it wasn't a good choice, I went for it :D

"You really shouldn't do that" - Terion growls as the goblins wade in to try and surround them.

I'm gonna assume Terion would attack the first goblins trying to get through - those would be AF:8, AE:8 and AD:8 - looks correct?

AoO AF:8: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23Damage: 1d10 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20
AoO AE:8: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11Damage: 1d10 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
AoO AD:8: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19Damage: 1d10 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

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Now... IF the ones in AD:8 and AF:8 were cut down by Terion:

After his initial swath, Terion ponders the situation - "BACK boys!" - he roars at his companions - "Don't let them surround us! Keep the casters and ranged safe" - he continues barking orders - "Bows and Magic on that serpent leader thing! Take it down!"

Since AE:8 should still be up, Terion moves to AC:9 - he has Mobility, meaning his AC goes to 27 while he moves - and attacks that one -> AE:8

Bardiche Attack on AE:8: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25Damage: 1d10 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
Crit Confirm on AE:8: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20Damage if it Crits: 1d10 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18

Status:
HP: 30/30
AC: 23 (+7 Armor | +2 Dex | +2 Ring of Protection | +1 Dodge | +1 Combat Expertise) // 27 with Mobility

Fornitado takes aim at the leader as suggested.

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18 Composite Longbow

1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 Arrow from above.

I'm starting a two week business trip Monday, and should be able to post most days, but feel free to DMPC my character as required.

Everyone acting after Lamriel (init 23) don't forget +1 from inspire courage.

Ack Lamriel, forgot that... GM Tribute, that is one more to hit and damage for all Terion rolls above. So sweeeeet :D

Tavar will delay until either Merrie, Alma or Bizzle move out of his way and then try to block off y11, y12, z11, z12 with a square of grease. Dc 17 reflex.

Tavar will also draw his dagger and stand ready to protect himself with it.

Bizzlemont finishes his spell and Terion begins to grow. The gnome suddenly realizes the threat of the goblins around him and he casts another spell. Suddenly there appear to be nine gnomes standing im the area.

Finish casting Enlarge Person on Terion. Then cast mirror image.

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Terion manages to hit two of the rushing goblins, but two more from the back ranks fill in their spots.
Cole and Gnasher take out one goblin as he tries to sprint past them on the other side.
Fornitado steps back to avoid a goblin and fires an arrow at the priest but with the goblins in the way his arrow has to adjust up and is deflected by his armor.
As Bizzlemont begin to cast, the priest casts at the same time. "Dark powers bind the weak of mind." Bizzlemont finds an incredible urge to stay in place. Will DC 17 or held and lose the enlarge (before the mirror image is cast)--priest has soft cover +4AC due to mass of bodies in the way
Merrie moves in front of Bizzlemont drawing a dagger from a wrist sheath and strikes at one of the sprinting goblins. After his sprint she aims at his vitals. He goes down with a stab to the neck.
hit/damage/confirm/xtra: 1d20 ⇒ 191d4 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + (2, 6) = 101d20 ⇒ 131d4 ⇒ 4
With ten of their number quickly dispatched the goblins renew their efforts.
Map updated--I moved Fornitado back a square to avoid an AoO--sprinting causes you to lose your DEX bonus, probably why it is considered a dangerous combat maneuver around rogues.

Will save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Not good for the gnome.

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Also not 100% sure what squares Terion will occupy after he is enlarged - don't worry Bizzle, after your Enlarge Person, and depending on positioning, Terion has at least a 5' range increase from what he has now - that means if my AoOs are not spent, I can actually keep you safe from any goblin that tries to close in on your side ;)

GM Tribute, I have increased Terion's size, and adapted his positioning - added a shaded area with his reach also - is that ok?

Since there are a couple of Goblins along the "8" line, I am assuming they got past me. Am I entitled Attacks of Opportunity? Or are we still in the same round? I am a bit confused about the Initiative order..

EDITED the above with more stuff.

Three goblins died of AoOs. This happened on their turn. There were plenty extras to take their place. After acting Terion resets his allowable AoO counter to 3. again[. Roll for them in a spoiler, I have a feeling you will need them.

But now is not my turn to act yet, correct?

You hit one in your action--just need 3 AoOs. Ten down 32 to go!

@ Terion: Didn't GM Tribute say that the priest was casting Hold Person on Bizzlemont while Bizz was casting the Enlarge Person and that, if he failed his save...which he did, the Enlarge Person wouldn't take place?

I am pretty confused about what is going on right now...which round are we in?

Your round is up. It was interrupted by a spell as a readied action. Their round, which was interrupted by three fatalities of AoOs was mostly moving. For those under 13 init, it is their first action. Goblins with * are blinded.

As the gnome tries to complete the enlarge spell, he freezes in place. The magic of the images not started.

I thought the prepared interrupt had targeted the mirror image spell, and not the enlarge. My bad in that case. I'll undo my map edit once I get home.

"Mmmmph!" The gnome's body goes stiff and it's all he can do to make a pathetic sound.

Aww man, sorry Terion. I really wanted to see enlarged Terion's zone of death.

Hehe Bizzle - I was expecting to see it too, after we got stuck that last time in the cramped quarters of the tunnels, but... No dice :/

Guys, I have reverted the map changes - hope everything is correct.

How does an enlarged reach weapon work in terms of what you can attack and what you can't attack? Normally (when not enlarged) a reach weapon allows you to attack enemies 10 feet away but you CANT attack enemies 5 ft away (i.e. in an adjacent square).

I think it works pretty much in the same way - you can hit foes 15' away but not closer - not 100% sure though.

You can hit 15-20 but not 5-10 with an enlarged reach weapon.

Observing the tide of goblins, and the obvious spell-caster in the middle, Strang lines up his crossbow on the magic user and waits for a sign they were about to cast again.

Ready Attack (light crossbow, bardsong, target soft cover: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 1 - 4 = 16
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

"Where's a damn Fireball when you need it?" he mutters to himself, even as goblins begin to close in around him.

Status hp 28, AC 17

Cinematic Recap
Escorting the fair Merrie to reclaim the 500gp reward from Morlean, the enigmatic wizard that nothing is know of (answered that question), the party is ambushed late on the sixth day of a seven day journey to Ferraburg through Snake Pass. An evil priest and horde of goblins are suddenly blocking the way forward. With extreme confidence in his numbers, the priest demands the bracelet not knowing who he is up against rather than attack. 43 to 10 seems like good odds.
Cole makes a plea to avoid conflict and seems to imply cooperation is in order, but in the heat of the moment, a javelin, crossbow bolt, and spell quickly leaves two goblins dead and six blinded.
The goblins rush the group with reckless abandon and rush through the ranks, but at a great cost. Terion and the mounted hobbit hit hard as they rush by. They strike again. The inspiring words of the gleeman and words of Doom from Ama hang in the air to aid the heroes as ten small goblin corpses litter the ground.
Evil magic from the priest have frozen the small gnome in place as he casts his magic. The priest is screened from direct view by the press of goblins with nasty cutting weapons.

Order of Action
ACTIVE EFFECTS ON PARTY=Inspire courage +1 to hit and damage
ACTIVE EFFECTS ON ENEMIES=Bane (Will Save or -1 to hit and fear save)
ROUND 2
Durahl 27 <<<<<<
Merrie 23 Dagger attack
Lamriel 23 <<<<<<<<
Fornitado 17 <<<<<<<<<
Bizzlemont 16 held (0 DEX) - save next round
Tavar 16 <<<<<<< Tavar declared Grease spell y11, y12, z11, z12
Cole Gnasher 12
Goblins/Priest
Terion 11
Strang 5
Ama 3

Let me know if this looks good

Cole attacks AB12
Gnasher attacks AA10

Cole: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Cole Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Gnasher: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Gnasher damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

The first round of battle had gone in their favour, but that didn't mean that further rounds would. Cole focuses on making sure that the left flank is covered, ensuring he isn't flanked, and that nothing is going to get past him easily.

Okay, thanks for the clarification Tribute. That makes using javelins a REALLY bad idea when you can use a bow and just shoot arrows every round as opposed to having to use a move action to draw a javelin for every throw. Probably have to change out my missile weapon at first available opportunity.

Round 2, Initiative count 27

So...on his second round action, Durahl will ready his shield (move action #1) and draw his sword (move action #2).

Bleh...very heroic. ;)

Btw, I really enjoyed your "cinematic recap" of the battle thus far. Pretty cool.

Round 2 Initiative Count 23

Lamriel 5' steps to AH9 and stands back to back with Strang.

Maintain Bardic Performance as Move Action.

Begins casting Hypnotism (1 Round casting time).

If the spell goes off uninterupted:

Duration: 2d4 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6

# of Hitdice effected: 2d4 ⇒ (3, 2) = 5

Save DC=14. Goblins have +2 to save since the spell is being used in combat.

Lamriel will target as many goblins as he can, favoring the 5 closest to him in the 8 row.

Lamriel requests of any hypnotised goblins to move to AG9, AG8, AH8, AI8, and AI9 and stand in rapt attention enjoying his musical performance.

Okay, thanks for the clarification Tribute. That makes using javelins a REALLY bad idea when you can use a bow and just shoot arrows every round as opposed to having to use a move action to draw a javelin for every throw. Probably have to change out my missile weapon at first available opportunity.

Unless you take the Quick Draw feat! Historically speaking, the javelin and was used as much to hamper an enemy's shield as it was to directly wound, but so far as I know there is no mechanic for that in Pathfinder.

"Strang, how many of these creatures can you fend off? I will draw those I can entrance to huddle around us so we can't be surrounded.."

I yellow highlighted the goblins I would like to target although a lot may change before my spell goes off. I can probably re-declare the targets on my next round, right?

Will Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

"Mmmmmph!" The gnome's frozen body quivers with effort as he fights off the mental command. Suddenly, he blinks and his whole body shudders with the force of will, as if that simple act took his entire being. Slowly the gnome begins to move again.

Full-Round action

Okay, thanks for the clarification Tribute. That makes using javelins a REALLY bad idea when you can use a bow and just shoot arrows every round as opposed to having to use a move action to draw a javelin for every throw. Probably have to change out my missile weapon at first available opportunity.

Round 2, Initiative count 27

So...on his second round action, Durahl will ready his shield (move action #1) and draw his sword (move action #2).

Bleh...very heroic. ;)

Javelins are an inexpensive way to add your STR to damage when you don't have a comp long bow ;) And in a pinch, they are an acceptable melee weapon. You can walk around with javelin+shield, throw it if needed, then draw your main weapon as part of or as your move action. If you are caught in melee by surprise, you can fight with it, or simply drop it.

Seeing that the bow is not the best weapon for this type of milling fight, Fornitado steps forward, drawing his longsword, and swipes at one of the grinning goblins.

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14 Longsword

1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 Damage

Durahl of Highhaven wrote:

Okay, thanks for the clarification Tribute. That makes using javelins a REALLY bad idea when you can use a bow and just shoot arrows every round as opposed to having to use a move action to draw a javelin for every throw. Probably have to change out my missile weapon at first available opportunity.

Round 2, Initiative count 27

So...on his second round action, Durahl will ready his shield (move action #1) and draw his sword (move action #2).

Bleh...very heroic. ;)

Javelins are an inexpensive way to add your STR to damage when you don't have a comp long bow ;) And in a pinch, they are an acceptable melee weapon. You can walk around with javelin+shield, throw it if needed, then draw your main weapon as part of or as your move action. If you are caught in melee by surprise, you can fight with it, or simply drop it.

I didn't think it would make sense for Durahl to be walking along a normal road with his shield on his arm ready for action but if we are going to get ambushed on an open road by goblins only 40 feet away (how did we NOT see them earlier than that?), I may have to forgo "realism" for practicality

The evil priest says: "We will do this the hard way."
He casts and Strang fires a bolt which glances off his armor. After completion this time 1 Durahl, 2 Terion: 1d2 ⇒ 1 find their bodies trying to freeze up on them. Durahl tries to resist the powerful evil magic.
Will DC 17
spellcraft: 3d20 ⇒ (3, 1, 5) = 9
Fornitado recognizes it as the divine Hold Person spell.

Priest casts

Terion strikes down two rushing goblins pushed ahead of their peers.
Need AoOs from Cole Gnasher and Fornitado on rushing goblins and Durahl if he saves

Will Save attempt: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

Remarkably, Durahl, not known for his strength of mind, grits his teeth and shrugs off the cleric's attempt to subdue him with his foul powers.

"Not today, hellpriest! I'll see you writhing on the end of my sword before I give in to your dark enchantments!"

@GM Tribute: Are goblins in the "small" size category? I think I am going to use Dazzling Display on my next action in round 3 to demoralize all within 30 feet who can see me and I would get a +4 bonus to my Intimidate check if they are a size category smaller than I am.

yes. +4 vs small

Cole AA12: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
Cole Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Gnasher AA10: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Gnasher damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Cole and Gnasher continue their work, and although they can see that the rushing horde is becoming smaller and smaller, they have been free on injuries only through sheer luck thus far. Lashing out further, Cole can only hope that their strength will be enough.

Dunno why the heck I didn't buy a Greatsword...

Completely surrounded, with no use for his reach weapon, Terion drops the bardiche, and draws his mace, its surface giving off a silvery sheen.

Will Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

"You are right about that" - he answers the priest - "Just remember those words when you are thinking about surrendering" - he growls, while swinging at the goblin to his left.

Dropping Bardiche, drawing Light Mace, attacking the goblin in AC:10.

Mace Attack: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 1 = 13Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 1 = 12

Status:
HP -> 30/30
AC -> 23

Bizzlemont slowly comes to his senses and finds himself surrounded. "Strang, Lamriel, help!" Seeing goblins though, the gnome tries to fight his way clear. He draws his dagger and stabs at the one between him and Strang.

vs. AF-10
Attack (Hatred, Bard): 1d20 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 1 + 1 = 8
Damage (Bard): 1d3 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 + 1 = 1