TOZ's The Devil We Know I Core Campaign (Inactive)

Game Master TriOmegaZero

Daereon lands hard, missing the rat with his swing. The man raves at the party, speaking of the end of days as he closes with Belgrim and swings ineffectually. Lem pulls his sling as whips a stone at the man, but finds the effort to continue performing throws his aim off. Finally, the rat snaps back at Wilka. No further injuries are inflicted so far.

Buffs: Inspire Courage +1

23 Daereon (1 Non-lethal Damage)
18 Cultist
9 Lem (2 Rounds of Bardic Performance used)
9 Red
8 Wilka (3 Non-lethal Damage)
5 Green
4 Belgrim

Wilka is up. Had to correct myself, no one is prone as the jump only dealt non-lethal damage.

With not enough room to use his Glaive while stuck in the corner of the room, Wylka throws a gauntlet punch at the rat directly before him.

Gauntlet vs Red Rat: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14; Damage: 1d3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Woops, forgot to add Inspire Courage. So 15 for hit and 4 damage.

Wilka catches the rat with a hard fist, eliciting a squeak of pain. The other rat snaps out at Belgrim and nips into the dwarf's flesh.

Buffs: Inspire Courage +1

23 Daereon (1 Non-lethal Damage)
18 Cultist
9 Lem (2 Rounds of Bardic Performance used)
9 Red (4 Damage)
8 Wilka (3 Non-lethal Damage)
5 Green
4 Belgrim (3 Damage)

Belgrim may return in kind, and Daereon can make his attacks.

The half-elf attacks the rat fighting with the cleric
1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 2 + 1 = 13
1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 1 = 9

Meh toe, that was my damnnig toe you mangy rat!

Belgrim, tosses his weapon down while grabbing his hand axe and shield. He takes a swing at the raving lunatic. His toe, throbbing by causes his swing to go low, digging into the ground.

AC 19 vs leader: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 111d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Belgrim's aching toe prevents him from landing his blow, and Daereon is likewise unable to put the rat down. Lem continues to pipe his tune, unable to reload his sling. The cultist and his pet press their advantage, and Wilka takes a savage bite!

Buffs: Inspire Courage +1

23 Daereon (1 Non-lethal Damage)
18 Cultist
9 Lem (3 Rounds of Bardic Performance used)
9 Red (4 Damage)
8 Wilka (3 Non-lethal Damage, 3 Damage)
5 Green
4 Belgrim (3 Damage)

Wilka is up again, and may reroll that save if he has a reroll remaining.

Wylka jerks back from the rat's bite and goes in for another gauntlet punch at the rat.

Gauntlet vs Red Rat: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8; Damage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Reroll Fort Save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

Lol, the dice gods hate us

Bite on Belgrim: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 1 + 2 = 14

Wilka and Belgrim's rat lash out fruitlessly, continuing the chaotic melee!

Buffs: Inspire Courage +1

23 Daereon (1 Non-lethal Damage)
18 Cultist
9 Lem (3 Rounds of Bardic Performance used)
9 Red (4 Damage)
8 Wilka (3 Non-lethal Damage, 3 Damage)
5 Green
4 Belgrim (3 Damage)

Right, Belgrim and Daereon get another shot. I hope this is shorter than our previous fights... >_>

leader: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 211d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Belgrim glares at the rat, but hopes if the leader goes down the rats will scatter. He takes a swing at the leader, and lads a solid blow on his shoulder. Blood coats his blade.

1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 2 + 1 = 13
1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 1 = 11

Attacking a rat.

Daereon narrowly misses his target, the rodent chittering angrily. The cultist grimaces in pain, but raises his club for another ineffective strike. His rat companion is luckier, biting deep into Wilka's leg.

Buffs: Inspire Courage +1

23 Daereon (1 Non-lethal Damage)
18 Cultist (6 Damage)
9 Lem (4 Rounds of Bardic Performance used)
9 Red (4 Damage)
8 Wilka (3 Non-lethal Damage, 7 Damage)*
5 Green
4 Belgrim (3 Damage)*

Wilka, can you finish off a rat? :)

Real concern shows on Wilka face as the rat once again takes a chunk out of his leg. He punches down at the rat, hoping to bash the creature's skull in.

gauntlet vs red rat: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20;Damage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Are you remembering to add the +1 for bardic inspiration?

Bite on Belgrim: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 2 = 8

Wilka punches down hard, but the rat is made of sterner stuff. Belgrim manages to avoid another nasty bite from the one harrying his feet.

Buffs: Inspire Courage +1

23 Daereon (1 Non-lethal Damage)
18 Cultist (6 Damage)
9 Lem (4 Rounds of Bardic Performance used)
9 Red (8 Damage)
8 Wilka (3 Non-lethal Damage, 7 Damage)*
5 Green
4 Belgrim (3 Damage)*

Belgrim and Daereon are up again.

Belgrim lifts his foot as the rat tries to chomp in him once more. He raises his axe again and takes a slash at the leader. His axe head digs into the lunatics chest.

hand axe, AC 19: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 191d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 2 + 1 = 21 versus rat
1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7

Club on Belgrim: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Sling on Rat: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (19) - 1 = 18
Damage on Rat: 1d3 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2

The Pathfinders strike true, the rats squeak cut off by the sorcerers morningstar and the human staggering back, bleeding heavily. Defiant to the end, he swings one final time at Belgrim before collapsing in a bloody pool. Lem drops his flute to load his sling and fire at the lone rat remaining, thunking his bullet into its flank and eliciting another squeak of pain.

23 Daereon (1 Non-lethal Damage)
9 Lem (4 Rounds of Bardic Performance used)
9 Red (10 Damage)
8 Wilka (3 Non-lethal Damage, 7 Damage)*
4 Belgrim (3 Damage)*

Tough rat. XP

Breathing heavily from his wounds, Wilka slams his gauntlet down on the rat again.

Gauntlet: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9;Damage: 1d3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

I think that this rat is the mightiest opponent to be faced, any where, ever :)

Wilka is unable to land a decisive blow and put the rat down for good.

23 Daereon (1 Non-lethal Damage)
9 Lem (4 Rounds of Bardic Performance used)
9 Red (10 Damage)
8 Wilka (3 Non-lethal Damage, 7 Damage)*
[b]4 Belgrim (3 Damage)*

I really hope someone takes away his last HP before he goes again and kills somebody. XD

Belgrim takes a hack at the defiant rat, hoping to end the final threat.

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 91d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 2 + 1 = 19
1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

attacking the rat

With a final strike from the sorcerer, the rat lays still. "Good swing! Can you get me that ladder?" Lem calls down from above.

Daereon (1 Non-lethal Damage)
Lem (4 Rounds of Bardic Performance used)
Wilka (3 Non-lethal Damage, 7 Damage)*
Belgrim (3 Damage)*

Let me know what you would like to do next.

The sorcerer goes to get the ladder for the Halfling.

Wylka takes his holy symbol in hand and begins to pray, "Let Shelyn's light heal our weary bodies."

Channel Positive Energy x2: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 1) = 6
Used Channel Energy twice to heal everyone.

After healing everyone, Wylka goes to search the room.
Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18

Looking around the room, Wilka notices nothing out of place among the filthy pallets and paltry furniture. The double doors on the far side of the room appear to be the only way forward.

Daereon
Lem (4 Rounds of Bardic Performance used)
Wilka (1 Damage)*
Belgrim *

Perhaps the dwarf should go ahead of us? says the sorcerer as he helps the halfling down the ladder by keeping it steady.

Wylka agrees with Daereon, "That last battle had me trapped in the corner with that rat. I wasn't as useful as I normally could be."

Belgrim raises an eyebrow. He readies his guisarme once more as he stands by the door. Once all the others are ready, he proceeds through the only door available.

As Belgrim readies himself before the door, there is a sharp click at his feet. A slot in the ceiling flips open to allow an axe to swing down, catching the dwarf with a savage cut, blood spraying across the ten feet in front of the doors. The weapon then dangles at the end of its arc, swaying slightly and covered in crimson.

Daereon
Lem (4 Rounds of Bardic Performance used)
Wilka (1 Damage)*
Belgrim (9 Damage)*

The dice really don't like you. :(

Belgrim drops to a knee, his guisarme clangs to the ground. He instinctively grabs for his shoulder, pleased it is still attached.

Son of a GOBLIN! That hurt like hell! You got any more healing in you guys?

Wylka quickly moves up to Belgrim, grabbing his shoulder to slow the bleeding as he begins to cast his healing spells.

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 Spontaneous Cast - Use up Comprehend Language

Seeing that didn't completely stop the bleeding, Wylka cast another healing spell on Belgrim.

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 Spontaneous Cast - Use up Charm Person

Ugh.. why couldn't the second one be the first one. LOL..

Maybe Shelyn wanted to over heal him :)

After Wilka closes the gash in Belgrim's shoulder, the doors open to a long stairway leading further down. The stone steps are steep, clearly requiring a careful step to avoid tumbling to the bottom.

Daereon
Lem (4 Rounds of Bardic Performance used)
Wilka (1 Damage)*
Belgrim *

Moving too fast down the stairs (more than a single move a round) will require an Acrobatics check, but should not be an issue. As steep stairs, they will require double movement to climb up if you have to turn around. Let me know how you wish to proceed.

He will proceed carefully down the steps.

Wylka will proceed cautiously down the stairs after Belgrim and Daereon.

Tall vaulted ceilings disappear into darkness high above as candles and torches barely illuminate the lower reaches of this room. Along the north wall are three cell doors, thick wooden affairs bracketed by solid steel bracings with small, six-inch- square windows set high in them. Enormous crates, barrels, and sacks of goods are stacked neatly in the southwest corner of the room. The floor is clean granite, etched with a wavy- line pattern that permeates throughout the entire room; the design even climbs the walls and disappears into the vaults above. A rat-shaped chalk drawing dominates the floor in the center of the room, clearly depecting a dire rat leaning forward as if to pounce. Thick wooden doors in the east wall lead to a set of steep stairs beyond.

On the far side of the room stands a man, Taldan features bearing a cruel disdain. His armor is emblazoned with the symbol of Groteus, and a heavy amulet hangs from his neck. He hefts a heavy flail and snarls at the party. "I can only guess that you are to blame for the impediments to my plans. Prepare to die for your insolence." The rotting monstrosity before him flexes digits that end in sharp claws, a baleful glow where its eyes should be.

18 Daereon
9 Lem (4 Rounds of Bardic Performance used)
8 Belgrim *
7 Creature
4 Dalirio
2 Wilka (1 Damage)*

Everyone but Wilka has won initiative on the enemy!

The half elf will read his scroll of shield

As the sorcerer prepares defenses, Lem guffaws. "You're not too bright, are you? These guys are your end of days!"

Buffs: Inspire Courage +1

18 Daereon
9 Lem (5 Rounds of Bardic Performance used)
8 Belgrim *
7 Creature
4 Dalirio
2 Wilka (1 Damage)*

Belgrim is up. Hopefully I don't have to come up with too many jokes for Lem to spout. :)

Belgrim, being hit on a lot decides to use a modicum of discretion. He takes a single step forward and readies himself for the likely onrush.

[dice=readied "trip" at first target vs CMD. I have reach :)]1d20+3[/dice]

As the monstrous horror advances, Belgrim strikes out at its legs, knocking it to the floor. "Tricky little meat..." it hisses as it rises up, allowing Belgrim to strike out at it once more. The cultist advances as well, beginning a chant as he gestures. "Groteus, cloud this fools mind!" Belgrim feels disoriented for a moment, but then the moment passes.

Belgrim Will: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 + 2 = 19

Buffs: Inspire Courage +1

18 Daereon
9 Lem (5 Rounds of Bardic Performance used)
8 Belgrim *
7 Creature
4 Dalirio
2 Wilka (1 Damage)*

Wilka is up, then round 2 begins!

Spellcraft 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

AC is 16 because of the shield spell.

Not having ranks in kNOW RELIGION yet is is obvious that the creature is an undead?

While it could be some weird humanoid that looks rotten, or an outsider that appears like a rotting horror, the party can likely assume it is undead judging from the company it keeps.

Thank you!

Knowledge:Religion: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Not knowing what type of undead this creature is, he still believes it is an undead abomination and must be purged from this world.

Wylka focuses on his divine might and unleashes a cleansing burst of positive energy to harm the undead creature.

Channel Positive Energy vs Will Save (DC 13) Half Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Bah!.. Would roll a 1 damage.

at least you can't do less damage than that lol

[dice=Aoo vs undead thing that stand, adding in +4 vs prone against his "normal AC to hopefully make things easier :)]1d20+3+4; 2d4+3[/dice]

Just stay down ya ugly disgrace!, as he swings his weapon, connecting with side of the enemy.

Belgrim's strike encounters tough flesh that resists his strike. Wilka's divine power causes the creature to hiss in anger, drawing its gaze to the cleric. Lem looks at the monster and shouts, "Don't go away angry, just go away!"

Buffs: Inspire Courage +1

18 Daereon
9 Lem (6 Rounds of Bardic Performance used)
8 Belgrim *
7 Creature (4 Damage)
4 Dalirio
2 Wilka (1 Damage)*

Daereon and Belgrim are up!