Temple of Elemental Evil - Delving the depths of the Abyss on Golarian.

Game Master Tirion Jörðhár

Braden continues to weave in the saddle taunting and avoiding the zombies. Full defense + mage armor = 22 AC

Dworkin attacks the zombie he has been fighting again. To save you work, last hit was for 6hp by dog.
hit/damage/trip?: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 3 + 1 = 191d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 = 71d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Note: +1 to hit and damage assuming inspire is still on. Dworkin at 7/13hp and AC13 -- Braden uninjured.

Round 4 - recap
It takes but an instant. Arindale stops growing, mostly because his head smashes into the 10' ceiling above. A second later he pounds his now huge morningstar into the already unmoving halfling still astride his zombie wolf. However, the blow is so powerful that it pulverizes the zombie and continues through crushing the zombie wolf's spine leaving the wolf unmoving on the floor with nothing but slowly darkening red eyes.

Scooting forward across the space with the now unmoving wolf and halfling, Tybek again brings his battleaxe to bear and slices clean through one of the zombies attacking Braden. The zombie falls to the floor unmoving. A moment later, Dworking again grasps onto the zombie who struck him the round before. This time, the big dog simply rips off the zombie's leg. You think that the zombie looks almost surprised by the sudden turn of events, however, you will never know as the zombie just collapses to the floor.

After all the noise and commotion, the basement is again suddenly eerily quiet and still other then the rasping breath of the party as they take stock of the situation and survey the re-dead now lying about them in several piles.
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Combat Over
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Current Map

After catching your breath, you find that the rooms most of the zombies came out of appear to have been small sleeping cubicles. Each has the broken remains of a cot and other broken and rotting furniture. On the other side (where Arindale is in the map) appears to be what was once a torture chamber. Lining the walls are all types of torture paraphernalia. An iron maiden, a rack, lots of wicked barbed whips, and numerous other rusted, rotting and broken devices for which you can only imagine one use.

"Aye, that's the way tae tak doon a bunch o' zombies! Are yae alright, mae lass?" Tybek asks Ranim. Once Tybek is reassured that the bard will live, he continues to look around the chamber inspecting all of the torture equipment, but also looking in every nook and cranny for traps and/or anything of value.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

Before I respond to Tybek - as his search will take a little while - are you all planning on searching while Arindale's Enlarge Person is in effect? Are you just going to let it wear or go see if you can find something else during the next 19 rounds?

I think we will be headed back soon.

"Let us load up our loot and go back to town. I need to make some scrolls with our newfound money if we are going to continue to take on hordes of zombies each day. Ty, I hear dwarves can carry some heavy loads without tiring. Let us see if we can sell our stash of weapons to the town and tell Jaroo what we found while we still have the breath to talk about it. If they got my nephew Falco, the forces of evil in here are not trivial."

Braden hugs Ranim: "I don't like fighting on the front line, but I felt you needed me to buy you some time."

Are there any visible exits out of this room?

Are you sure you want to leave right now? says the enlarged Arindale?

My mule is waiting outside to carry most of the gear.

Here is a full map of what you have explored so far. There is a door in the top right corner - F9-G10.

Full Dungeon - so far

There may be other ways out, you have not searched yet. I have not dealt with Tybek's roll, but will do so once I figure what you want to do with Arindale in his enlarged form.

"Thank you both, I am quite all right now, though I do say for a moment I was fearful I was about to become a tragic loss in this tale. I'm glad we all pulled through."

Ranim takes stock of herself, taking a moment to perform another restorative chord upon herself. "While Arindale is still enlarged, perhaps we should consider forging ahead quickly?"

Casting a CLW on myself.

CLW: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

I think so, I have spells and healing left. Braden, you are out of spells?

""While Arindale is still enlarged, perhaps we should consider forging ahead quickly?"

"Aye! That's the spirit, lassie! Jist mak sure that yae tell the wee halflings how yae feel, cause Ahh dannae want tae hear them complainin that Ahh'm draggin everyone aboot just fer mae luv of the stuff that glitters. Noo, Ahh can be ready to push onward in a moment, but Ahh want some fancy potion or a nice dose o' healin magic tae top me off! The wretched zombies still like tae tak a piece oot o' me when they can!"

Translation: Tybek could use a little bit of healing, but he would be willing to push onward a bit more.

Braden adds: "I am out of spells that affect the mindless. If we make a habit of continuing past where my magic has run out, I will use some of our party treasure to make some scrolls. We have some loot to bring back and sell and Tybek can only carry so much."

One color spray left. I will grab 50gp of party funds and make 4 level 1 scrolls so I have a reserve next time.

Arindale picks up his shield and channels.

channel positive energy 1d6 ⇒ 3

That better? I want to save the last one in case of an emergency. Let's open the door before this magic wears off.

"That better? I want to save the last one in case of an emergency. Let's open the door before this magic wears off."

hp: 18/22

"Aye! It's nae bad, but Ahh willnae say that Ahh'm back tae mae usual self. In fact Ahh'd say that the healin touch yer deliverin seems tae be half wha yae should be daein! Mebbae it takes mair energy tae heal yerself noo that yae're twice the size! Well if we dannae hae the healin, let's at least put it tae gud use find some mair beastie's tae slug!"

Tybek moves over to G10 and listens to the door. He quickly checks for traps and then tries to open the door.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 Kindly add +1 for traps.

However, under the time pressure, he does his search rather quickly.

Tybek listens at the door, but does not hear anything from beyond.

"This door is as quiet as a potato in a pot! I dannae expect tae find much beyond the door, but we'll never ken until Ahh try! Are yae ready lady, gents, and big boy?!"

Tybek will open the door.

While the door is not locked, even by putting his shoulder into the door, Tybek is unable to open it. However, he grumbles and pounds his shoulder into it several more times. Finally on the fourth attempt, he finally manages to get the door unstuck. Once the door unsticks, it silently opens to reveal a messy room filled with broken furniture and other refuse, none of which appears to be of any use.

The room is 20x20 with another door leading east in the northeast corner of the room.

"The damn door was stuck! Its a gud thing that this rogue has some strength tae him. Mind yae, Ahh doubt any zombie has been usin this door. Come along, let's see whair this next door goes."

Tybek quickly scans the room for treasure and traps and then proceeds to check the next door in the northeast corner for traps.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19 Kindly add +1 for Traps

If the door is all clear of traps, he will try to open it.

I thought I'd checked in over the weekend; apparently I was wrong! Good thing I wasn't holding anything, what with mister 'I rolled two 20's in a row"!

The timing on that one was pretty epic! Never rolled that before in a PBP and I think only once ever in all my 30 years of tabletop gaming!

Regarding the double 20. I like the idea of multi-crits. If you roll a natural 20 on a crit confirm, you can roll again. A hit increases your multiplier by 1x (2x-->3x, 3x-->4x, etc.) Theoretically, the sky is the limit. You do not get the full crit range, only a natural 20 has the chance to increase the multiplier if you confirm that bonus crit. Monsters will also get this bonus.
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Tybek again checks the room for traps, but finds nothing. He goes and listens at the next door, but also does not hear anything. Once again, the door is hard to open, but after putting his shoulder to it, he manages to get it open. Upon opening the door, he is met with a large shiny blade connected to a rather strange polearm being swung by a tall humanoid type creature.

Attack-Tybek: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19 **HIT**
Damage: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (8, 2) + 7 = 17 <-- ouch
He is fighting with a Bardiche, a reach weapon.

Battlemap

Party up.
--> Arindale has 4 rounds of Enlarge Person left after the fight, door opening, searching, etc.
--> There is a door between Arindale and Tybek, it is large enough that an ogre, or enlarged Arindale, will not have to squeeze.

Round 1

Knowledge (Local): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Knowledge (Nautre): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Knowledge (Dungeoneering): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

"An ogre! A terrifying beast, one which we must defeat to prevent it from feasting upon our corpses!" Ranim begins to dance, as she draws her longsword.

Move draw longsword, standard bardic song, 5' step closer to E13

I need to find better pictures for doors, these are really hard to see. Will try to get better ones soon.

They blend in well with the ground terrain. The walls are also hard to see, I didn't realize they were there until I read about the door and zoomed in closer.

Will try to make the walls a little thicker. Or I may change the ground color. Just takes some time to figure out how while keeping the look how I want it.

Round 1

"Arin, I'll get Ty for now - just try and deal with the ogre!" called out Maegge, who rushed up behind the ghastly-wounded dwarf. Move to (13,E)

"It won't taste like ale, Ty, but it'll help get you back on your feet all the same," said Maegge, calling to mind the birds and plants and open blue sky, growing things... CLW: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Status hp 18, AC 16

Maegge - since you can effectively hold the charge, I will assume that you cast the spell before moving up to touch Tybek and not take an AoO, but remember, this is an ogre with a reach weapon, he has a lot of range.

Time for that last spell Braden! I will draw it's attack so the rest of you can get in!

Arindale goes fully defensive and then move in 30' to 17,18/E,F.

Hello Ogre, I am Arindale the giant, welcome to your doom!

Current Effects:
HP: 21/21
AC: 23
Inspire Courage: 3/3r (minimum due to lingering performance)
Agile Feet: 3/5
Ferosity: 3/5
CPE: 1/5
Enlarge: 4/4

AoO @ Arindale: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

As Arindale charges by, the ogre swings his big blade, but rather than connecting with the armored cleric, it instead strikes one of the several columns holding up the ceiling with a loud clang.

Noted! I apparently underestimated just how much.

Tybek withdraws from the door and moves back to E20.

"Crivens! Some damn beastie wid a long bad ash blade is a swingin like a clock pendulum. Ahh suggest yae gie em some space!"

AoO @ Arindale: 1d20+7

As Arindale charges by, the ogre swings his big blade, but rather than connecting with the armored cleric, it instead strikes one of the several columns holding up the ceiling with a loud clang.

Had I known you were going to run away I wouldn't have moved around to give you the flank and draw his AOO! lol

Tybek - are you sure you want to do this? You are Withdrawing into combat, away from the flanking that Arindale established, and through several threatened squares. The Withdraw action only keeps you from drawing AoO in the first square you out of, not any additional threatened squares you move through.

Braden has stayed mounted on his dog, as he expected to fight more undead and guide Dworkin into the fight. Seeing the dwarf fleeing, Braden snaps:
"Get back in the line, Ty. If we'd a waited, I would have had lots of magic to throw at this brute."

Braden rides Dworkin straight to the beast (C15) and guides Dworkin to attack the giant creature. He shifts off the dog (B14) and throws handfuls of colored sand in the air which cause the release of a fountain of colors hitting the beast. Will DC 16--Template of spell hits B15, A16, A17, B16, B17, C16, C17

Dworkin attack/damage/trip?: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 1 = 241d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 51d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
Dworkin confirm?/damage: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 1 = 121d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Dworkin unleashes an unbalancing attack at the huge creature.

Damn spellcasters waiting until the overgrown cleric sucks all the AoO and then waving their miniature fingers and my ogre.

Waiting on Tybek to confirm how he wants to run, or change his actions - at 1 hp before the heal, I can understand the urge to run.

"Thanks for letting me reconsider. I think I will stay and battle this out, but this is getting very risky! 1 hit point was a little too close for comfort!"

Round 1
hp: 9/22

"Alright! Alright! I'm here, but yae better bring me back if Ahh'm deid! Otherwise Ahh'm gonnae haunt yae guys fer the next twa dozen years!!"

Tybek steps to C15 and gives the ogre a bite from his two axes.

Battleaxe: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12 (+1 BAB, +3 Str, - 2 Primary Hand, +1 Inspire Courage, +2 Flank)
Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 4 + (6) = 16 (+3 Str, +1 Inspire Courage, +Sneak Attack)

Hand Axe: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23 (+1 BAB, +3 Str, - 2 Off Hand, +1 Inspire Courage, +2 Flank)
Damage: 1d6 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 4 + (2) = 10 (+3 Str, +1 Inspire Courage, +Snaek Attack)

Crosses finger for color-spray for the win! I see another double 20 there as well! I think I will be ready to retreat after this :]

Round 1 - Recap

Seeing his much smaller friend sliced and almost diced by the giant ogre. Arindale charges in past the giant length of steel which would undoubtedly have chopped him in half but for a fortuitous connection between the bardiche and the stone pillar.

As the slightly dazed dwarf registers the large quantity of blood which flowing from a gaping wound in his chest, The much smaller druid approaches him from behind and touches Tybek. A green glow emanates from where the dwarf is touched which quickly infuses his wounds causing some of the more serious to close.

A second later, Braden and Dworkin spring past Tybek. Dworkin latches onto the ogre's leg - This tastes even worse than the zombies, I need to have a long talk with my owner. - while the bite does not appear to do much damage, the wily dog manages to twist in such a manner that the huge ogre suddenly stumbles and falls to the ground.

As Dworkin is attacking, Braden transports himself off the dog's back and begins to call upon his arcane training. Moments later, a cone of rainbow colors springs from his hands and into the ogre's eyes.

Reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
1d4 ⇒ 2

The ogre throws up his hands to block the colors, but is a moment too late. Stunned by the colors, he just stands there with his bardiche in hand slowly rocking back and forth.

Tybek, who was at first frightened by the wicked slash he took, sees the ogre suddenly stop moving and slashes both axes at it. While the battleaxe ricochets off the ogre's tough hide, the offhanded axe leaves a deep gouge in the ogre's thigh.

Battlemap

Party Up

Round 2

"Ahh dannae like this beastie! He nearly killed me, and that makes m' mad! And dae yae ken what Ahh dae tae beastie whae mak m' mad?! Ahh chop 'em tae pieces!"

Tybek attacks, but his right hand is getting tired. Thankfully, he still has a strong left cut!

Battleaxe: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12 (+1 BAB, +3 Str, - 2 Primary Hand, +1 Inspire Courage)
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 (+3 Str, +1 Inspire Courage, +Sneak Attack)

Hand Axe: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23 (+1 BAB, +3 Str, - 2 Off Hand, +1 Inspire Courage)
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 (+3 Str, +1 Inspire Courage)

Confirm Critical: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21 (+1 BAB, +3 Str, - 2 Off Hand, +1 Inspire Courage)
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 (+3 Str, +1 Inspire Courage)

Round 2--Braden 16/16hp--Dworkin 12/13hp

Ty--X3 crit for hand axe, so extra damage of another d6+4

Braden looks at the downed ogre and transports back onto Dworkin's back to guide him as soon as the ogre falls. His dog responds with his master back on his back and delivers a vicious bite as he moves to flank with Ty.

Dworkin moves around the ogre to help the rogue (C18).

Dworkin attack/damage: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 3 + 1 + 4 = 191d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10

"Use that talent you have for sticking creatures in the gonads Ty--I don't want to see him get up."

He looks at the enlarged cleric: "Hit em too, you big lug. You set all this up." Braden is practically beaming at Aarindale, a facial expression normally saved only for meat pies.

Round 2

Not even a mention in the recap. This bard is feeling sad.

Taking advantage of the ogre's daze, Ranim moves about and strikes at the creature with her sword in both hands.

Move to B16, standard to attack.

Longsword: 1d20 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 4 + 2 + 1 = 21
Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 = 8

Arindale grins, drops his shield again, grabbing his MS in two hands and attempts to cave in the Ogre's head...

Don't forget he is prone so his AC is 4 worse!

moringstar atk ferosity inspire enlarge flank 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 4 + 1 + 2 = 19 dam 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (6, 5) + 8 = 19

There is a large squelching noise as the head splits like a melon and splatters the groups.

Wow, that was nasty!

That should be one dead Ogre!

OK, sure... let the wizard roll two 20s in a row right after the cleric. That means it's my turn, now, right? Right?!

Round 2

"Ha, good one, Braden!" Maegge cheers as the ogre both falls from his mount's attack and his spell. With Tybek back in action, he tries to get back up onto Gimpy's back,

Fast Mount (Ride DC 20): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18 FAIL DICE; that's my Move Action now.

but once again seems to have trouble doing so.

"C'mon, Gimpy, let's go make sure that oaf doesn't rise again!" Move to (17,B) to give Arindale a flank

Round 2 - Recap
The Ogre grows much larger and eats you all.

After the DM gets over his delusion of having his mighty ogre cause great mayhem to the party, the party pretty much disembowels the ogre with a combination of slashes and bashes.

Combat Over

As the ogre collapses to the ground with his huge polearm falling next to him, the party gets a chance to look at the room. To the south is a door. To the north is what appears to be a pile of old clothing, many still covered in blood which you are guessing is the remnants of the ogre's many meals, which appears to be used as a bed of some sort. Next to the bed is a large chest.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

"Ach! Whit a wretched bed this wid be tae sleep in! It looks like he had nae problem eatin while in bed!"

Tybek looks over the room a bit, but his eyes fall happily on the chest.

"Aye, noo this is why we adventure! Big chests and big rewards. Noo let's hope this ogre beast loiks the things that glitter!"

Tybek will carefully check the chest over for traps.

Take 20 on his Detect Traps check. Perception: (20)+7 => 27

Disable Device: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

As Arindale shrinks to normal size, Now we should go, I am almost out of magic as well. Here is some healing though.

convert Divine Power to CLW on Ty 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

And some more.

channel positive energy 1d6 ⇒ 2

Cayden must be mad that we are leaving so soon, he will get over it once we come back...

"Now we should go, I am almost out of magic as well."

"Aye, Ahh think we've done enough here fer one day! But b'fore we gae, let's gather up a' the treasure we can find and bring it back fer a hefty share! Ahh'm curious what that beast o' a giant keeps in his wee box!"

"Here is some healing though."

"Aye! Its aboot time! Ahh suppose it's better late than niver. That's what they always say anawa!"

hp: 15/22

"Cayden must be mad that we are leaving so soon, he will get over it once we come back..."

"Ahh dannae ken what's makin em sae mad! Ahh'm drinkin every chance Ahh get! Mebbae we should set up a drinkin station here in the dungeon. Yae cannae have tae much refreshment can yae?!"

That is a great idea, everyone gather for a beer, we should have a quick prayer! Arindale hands everyone a frothy beverage from his holy cup.

Now that feels better, let's search this place out and get out of here.

Assist tie on perception check. Give him guidance to disable device.
perception 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21

"Hey, someone's behind the door over there!" Maegge says, pointing to the door behind which he heard muffled shouting.

"That is a great idea, everyone gather for a beer, we should have a quick prayer!"

"Aye! Ah'll drink tae that! May we always hae Cayden's luck in all oor endeavors!"

Tybek raises his tankard and gulps down a frothy beer spilling more onto his beard than down his throat.

"Hey, someone's behind the door over there!"

"Well why did yae nae sae so b'fore?! Yae've got tae speak up, we fella!" Tybek draws his axes and goes over to the door to listen carefully. "So who dae yae think is shoutin like that? Is this gonnae be anither battle or are we gonnae be rescuin someone? Mae grannie use tae say that there is always room fer one mair, but she was always talkin aboot invitin someone tae her wee hoose. 'Come awa in!' she would say. I'm wonderin if we shood apply that thinkin tae the battles we've been fightin. Thair is always time fer one mair battle! Come awa in! What dae yae folks think? Shood we push open the door and introduce oorselves?"