The Crucible of Freya (Inactive)

Game Master Grimmy

Lannet sniffs his armpit again like he's been doing.

"Uh, guys? I don't smell like thimbletweed anymore. Anyone else?"

[b]"Why? We came for the wizard. We found the wizard. Its time to go to Eralion's Keep before someone else like Vortigern sets a.....

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If the party decides to stay, then Jerrid makes tea for the morning, puts it in his waterskin and volunteers for the middle watch. He finds a good spot within about sixty feet to wait then returns to wake Janna or Kevezyat.

This post was from just before the ettercap fight. DMG, I believe that the weed lasts 24+1d12 hours and we drank the last batch just this am. Everyone should be protected until at least 9 am tomorrow, I reckon, unless Jerrid made a dodgy batch?

Round 3

Vhillish wrinkles his nose, then his 'tache with a disconcerted grimace;

"Balderdash and buggerations!"

Realising his arbalest will be a poor tactical choice against the strige wing, the veteran shoulders his ranged weapon and draws his rapier

Round 3

Astor stops running, leans over putting his hands on his knees, and sucks in some air. He feels the remaining strength return to him. "Where in the hell is this guy? Looks like we lost him..." Astor looks around for his comrades, making sure that no one is missing. He stays put for now, watching and waiting for anything else that might threaten them at the same time keeping an eye on that freaky cloud of stirges.

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

J - I think there only ever was one batch discovered.

Shouldn't this have been mentioned before? Jerrid has been allowed to make another batch already so I assume we will stick to that. Or we can go back to the point where the tea he made no longer exists? Frankly I'm getting a bit fed up with this level of micro management. Do we really have to adventure making tea every day. Not very Conan. Forget it. Do whatever you want, I am out of this game. Good luck folks.

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I guess I thought it was just regular tea you made that morning Jerrid...
It was just the one dose that was harvested I think.

Round 3

Damien pops back into view as his spell runs it's course. The veteran's head snaps around as Lannet mentions the thimbleweed. Eying the gathered stirges, Damien shoots a look at Astor, "Right, get your ass into the brush. We might have to haul ass in a minute!"

Following his own advice, Damien drops back into the nearby bushes, readying his hammer against a possible stirge attack.

Move Action : Drop back to the bushes
Swift Action : Arcane Strike
Standard Action : Ready attack on the first stirge within reach

I think you still have actions left this round, right Astor? Just move down a couple squares to come hide in the bushes.

"Get back so we can fight these Sturges together."

I do have moves, I just didn't know what to do next, figured I'd react.

Astor does what he's told and hauls ass to the bush!

Leoven is up ;)

What?- say leoven after Damien warns them against the stirges. The young cleric is not on the brave side today so he moves back to be behind janna, perhaps her magic could protect him in case the stirge attack indded happen.

Lannet raises his crossbow.

"Does anyone remember which stirges didn't eat yet?"

Lannet's question is soon enough answered when ten stirges from the row which did not receive fresh boar take flight and slowly amble towards him through the air.

He looses a shot from his hand crossbow.

Xbow: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 3
Sneak Attack: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 5) = 6

The stirge splats, but nine remaining ones flock too him, streaming right past Samduc paying him no mind.

Sam gets AoO.

Round 4 Go!

rnd 4 sam
aoo/dmg/precision
?: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 201d3 ⇒ 22d6 ⇒ (2, 4) = 6
"Lannet get out a knife."

Sam will move to flank and strike waiting for Lannet to draw if he needs to get sneak.
1/wpn/prec/2/won/prec: 1d20 + 6 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 2 - 2 = 181d3 ⇒ 12d6 ⇒ (5, 5) = 101d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 211d3 ⇒ 12d6 ⇒ (1, 6) = 7

Round 4

As Lannet gets swamped by the sucker-beasts Vhillish gives a quick flex of his rapier and moves toward the larcenist;

"Whot Ho! They'll be no sucking that one dry by jingo! Not on my watch..."

The veteran attempts to skewer a stirge:

Small Rapier (Melee): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

The deputy shishkabobs a stirge, and Sam slices and dices another.

Sam I don't believe sneak attack applies to your AoO. As for the rest of your attack routine, you can ready an attack for after your flanking buddy draws a melee weapon, but in that case you will not be able to full attack when the trigger occurs, just one attack with sneak attack. Or, you can take both attacks now, with no sneak attack.

Round 4

Cursing as he sees the stirges aren't at all interested in him of Astor, Damien charges the hindmost of them, bringing his hammer around with brutal precision.

Swift Action : Arcane Strike
Full Round Action : Charge the nearest strige

Lucern Hammer: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 2 = 21
Damage: 1d12 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 4 + 1 = 17

Buffs: Arcane Strike : +1 Dam, magic

end of round 3

when the stirges all approch, Janna takes a step back trying to get as many as possible in front of her. then unleashes a fan of electricity.

burning hands

electrical damage: 3d4 + 1 ⇒ (1, 2, 4) + 1 = 8
DC 15 reflex for half

looks like that will get yellow, red and two of the blue's by Sam.

will post round 4 when I know the results of this. bad part is it may mean some others round 4 actions may have to change

I wait to see if janna killed those stirges

Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

Janna toasts two stirges behind Lannet and singes two beside Sam.

Works out good Janna, now Sam could kill the two you wounded with his two attacks without needing any sneak attack damage to finish them.

Round 4
Leoven 5ft back, reload and shot to one of the injured stirges

SHOT!: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 131d8 ⇒ 1

Miss!

Perception - Spider: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Round 4

Kevezyat takes a step to the side of the tree and strikes at one of the nearby stirges with her sword.

Attack 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26 Crit chance
Crit Confirm 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 probably not a confirmation
Damage 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (1, 6) + 3 = 10

splaat

round 4

Janna steps up to try her best to take down a stirge near Lannet.

attack w/ quaterstaff: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13
damage if a hit: 1d6 ⇒ 4

The stirge dodges the staff with a surprisingly deft aerial maneuver.

it really wasn't much of an obstacle to dodge

:)

Astor delays.

Round 4 Stirges

The stirges left alive zone in on Lannet and Leoven.

vs Lannet
Attach: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

vs Leoven
Attach: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

One of the stirges buzzes clumsily past Samduc paying him no heed.

Sam gets AoO.

Sam I had you go with the two attacks without sneak attack instead of one with, so you could kill two stirges instead of one.

Lannet cries out,
"It's got it's needle in me!"

Round 5 Go!

Round 5

Damien hurries after the remaining stirges, growling at Lannet, "Well then you'd best stick the damn thing right back! That fancy dagger isn't for picking your damn teeth."

Reaching the others, Damien quickly crushes the stirge harassing Leovan, "Give Lannet a hand with his!"

Move Action : Follow stirges
Swift Action : Arcane Strike
Standard Action : Attack stirge on Leovan

Lucern Hammer: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Damage: 1d12 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 1 = 12

Buffs: Arcane Strike : +1 Dam, magic

splotch

A nasally female voice comes from the northeast edge of the stirge clearing.

"Gleena! Are you almost done with the Treeling? We need it back at the warren."

Briefly taking a hand off his hammer, Damien puts a finger to his lips, warning the others to keep the yelling down as they deal with the last active stirge.

Perception:
Janna: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Vhillish: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Leoven: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Damien: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Kevezyat: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Samduc: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
Astor: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

Damien spots them, two females in crimson robes like Gleena and one male. Just over 100' away, coming up on the top row of stirges.

Round 5

Janna is already near Lannet so she tries to thwack the one on him with her staff.

Get off of my friend you sucky thing

Q-staff attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13

but it simply bounces off the things hide

ROund 5 sam

Sam switches to the crossbow to get ready to shoot the newcomers.

[dice=Q-staff attack]1d20+1

but it simply bounces off the things hide

Actually, a hit.

Different AC with the proboscis attached.

Round 5

Seeing Lannet still bothered by a bloodsucker, Vhillish swishes his rapier free of stirge blood as he moves forward to protect his criminal charge;

Moves toward Lannet through the undergrowth and engage stirge

Small Rapier (Melee): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Round 5

Leoven moves and ready an action to shot if new enemies arrives.

Actually, a hit.
Different AC with the proboscis attached.

Cool then, damage - 1d6 ⇒ 5

Janna swats the stirge sucking Lannet's blood and it pops. The little fellow looks at her with wide eyes.

"You saved my life! I knew you loved me!"

Round 5

Kevezyat sees Damien's gesture to remain quiet, and also Janna fatal strike against the stirge sucking on Lannet.

Trotting over to the others she enters the undergrowth and await the arrival of the newcomers.