The Goblin Cave

Game Master Quillworth

Fortitude save: 1d20 + 5

FAILED: Lucas begins to itch all over his body only milliseconds after coming into contact with the writhing creature. Lucas takes a -2 to DEX and CHA scores for one day's length.

That sucks! Are you going to make all our saves or was this a time crunch thing?

~ GM Quillworth wrote:

Fortitude save: 1d20 + 5

FAILED: Lucas begins to itch all over his body only milliseconds after coming into contact with the writhing creature. Lucas takes a -2 to DEX and CHA scores for one day's length.

That sucks! Are you going to make all our saves or was this a time crunch thing?

It's up to you guys. I figured that I would, to speed things along, but if y'all want to make your own saves, let me know. Let's have a vote on the discussion page. Just post "yes let us make our own" or "no you do it."

For now, even though it sucks, this one stands :) Sorry!

BOJANGLES' TURN:

The creature now lies in a heap, tangled together with Lucas who is holding on as it flails about, a mass of wiry hair and shining yellow claws. The creature expels another ghastly scream as it's fanged maw, dripping an ooze which gleams a dark yellow in the torchlight, snaps at Lucas' shoulder ferociously...

Bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18 HITS AC 13 regardless, but should have been -2 for grappling. I will add that next time.

Yellow fangs find their mark in Lucas' exposed shoulder, ripping into the flesh with a snarl.

Dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

DAMMMM...I must be using your dice, Ariana :)

NEXT UP: Carys/Rhan

No worries. What does Bojangles do now? 8)

Carys moves toward the grappled creature and Lucas. She glares at the goblin and says, "You shall not harm us!"

Move to I5 and start PROTECTIVE WARD. Any ally within 10ft of me gets a +1 to their AC for 4 rounds

Rhan moves into position beside the creature and attempts a bite at the creatures exposed shoulder.
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

If that hits: Rhan deals 1d3 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1

Carys moves toward the grappled creature and Lucas. She glares at the goblin and says, "You shall not harm us!"

Move to I5 and start PROTECTIVE WARD. Any ally within 10ft of me gets a +1 to their AC for 4 rounds

The air around Carys shimmers briefly, as though affected by a heat wave. Lucas, Ariana, and Rhan all feel a spark of energy flow through them, making them hardier against attack.

Rhan moves into position beside the creature and attempts a bite

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

As Rhan snaps at the grappled creature, the creature tries to move its leg away, but Lucas holds it firmly in place. Rhan strikes true for 1 damage!

END ROUND 1. BEGIN ROUND 2. NEXT UP: ARIANA

BOJANGLES' TURN:

The creature now lies in a heap, tangled together with Lucas who is holding on as it flails about, a mass of wiry hair and shining yellow claws. The creature expels another ghastly scream as it's fanged maw, dripping an ooze which gleams a dark yellow in the torchlight, snaps at Lucas' shoulder ferociously...

Bite: 1d20 + 2 HITS AC 13 regardless, but should have been -2 for grappling. I will add that next time.

Yellow fangs find their mark in Lucas' exposed shoulder, ripping into the flesh with a snarl.

Dmg: 1d6 + 3

DAMMMM...I must be using your dice, Ariana :)

NEXT UP: Carys/Rhan

Did you take into account that creature takes a -2 to attacks and a -4 to Dex while grappled? He still hits AC 13, but I wanna make sure since if hes a Dex creature he may have missed me. Also, it matters for when I butt-plug him with his own fangs here in a second!

Did you take into account that creature takes a -2 to attacks and a -4 to Dex while grappled? He still hits AC 13, but I wanna make sure since if hes a Dex creature he may have missed me. Also, it matters for when I butt-plug him with his own fangs here in a second!

Yes, I took it into account. He's now -4 DEX and -2 to attack, stacking. It made no difference on that attack, but it could still affect damage. To be safe, only take 7 damage from that attack for now.

ATTENTION, EVERYONE: Please avoid going back and editing posts during combat, because it can get confusing. I will be trying not to do that, either.

Lucas "Strong Jaw" Tavington wrote:

Did you take into account that creature takes a -2 to attacks and a -4 to Dex while grappled? He still hits AC 13, but I wanna make sure since if hes a Dex creature he may have missed me. Also, it matters for when I butt-plug him with his own fangs here in a second!

Yes, I took it into account. He's now -4 DEX and -2 to attack, stacking. It made no difference on that attack, but it could still affect damage. To be safe, only take 5 damage from that attack for now.

He adds Dex to damage? WHAT IS IT!?!?!?

He adds Dex to damage? WHAT IS IT!?!?!?

LOL, dude, chill. It looks like you took 9 damage. I wanted to make sure that it didn't use DEX for damage, but it doesn't. I don't know why I thought that was a possibility, but wanted to be fair

Seeing Lucas get bit spurs Ariana on to attack the foul beast with her fist!

Do I get a flanking bonus or a minus to hit while he's grappled? Not sure how that works.

Attack & Damage: 1d20 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 1 + 4 = 211d3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Must've been using my dice! Corrected, not using my dagger- forgot don't has!

Darksmokepuncher wrote:

He adds Dex to damage? WHAT IS IT!?!?!?

LOL, dude, chill. I meant to say take 7 damage. I can't find whether it adds dex mod to bite or strength, so for now just take 7 so we can move on. I'm still looking for it. Also, you may want to roll a knowledge :)

Oh I am chill my friend. I merely admit that I do not know what this thing is IRL. Bite is strength, so I take 9 dmg.

Oh I am chill my friend. I merely admit that I do not know what this thing is IRL. Bite is strength, so I take 9 dmg.

Oh, I BET you are. Thanks, yeah I finally figured that out. Hooookay, on to Ariana's attack...

Seeing Lucas get bit spurs Ariana on to attack the foul beast with the dagger in her fist!

Do I get a flanking bonus or a minus to hit while he's grappled? Not sure how that works.

Attack & Damage: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17

1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Must've been using my dice!

He gets minuses, and I'm taking them into account.

HIT:Ariana rushes to Lucas' aid, stabbing at the creature which wrestles with him, and plunges her dagger deep into the creature's torso! As it lets out a deep groan, Ariana pulls out the dagger which is slicked with mixed black blood and bile.

NEXT UP: LUCAS

Also, yes, I realize that Ariana held action and should be after Lucas. Sorry about that.

If the creature lives...

Lucas stands (ending the grapple) and brings his boot down hard on the creatures "face".

To hit1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24 Crit Confirmation1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22 Damage1d3 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 x2 =8

"Bite this, foul spawn!"

Also, we have no equipment so that wasn't a dagger hit. Jenni edited the post but its not showing for some reason.

If the creature lives...

Lucas stands (ending the grapple) and brings his boot down hard on the creatures "face".

To hit1d20 + 4 Crit Confirmation1d20 + 4 Damage1d3+3 x2 =8

"Bite this, whore spawn!"

As Lucas releases the creature, bringing his boot down with tremendous force, he drives his heel straight through the creature's skull, smashing it against the granite floor as black blood splatters against the hallway walls.

The thing lies dead, now fully illuminated in all its gruesome detail by the torch which Carys took from the brazier. It is dog-like in appearance, but much leaner than a dog, and about 5 feet long. It's hair is wiry, with a yellow tint, and what's left of its face is flat and rodent-like.

The fully-illuminated hallway in a door to the left, while two closed stone doors lay along the hallway to the right, followed by a curve left in the hallway. Everything seems to glint in the light, and green moss carpets the granite walls to the left.

1d20 + 0 ⇒ (1) + 0 = 1

Distracted by the repugnant substance coating his favorite boots, Lucas looks the creature over.

Knowledge check 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21

"This is no goblin. It's one of their heinous pets..."

He nudges the thing in disgust. Then turn to Carys and extending his hand,"You some sort of conjurer then? You're not from snyderholm 'f you know somethin' that fancy. You got a name?"

1d20+0

Distracted by the repugnant substance coating his favorite boots, Lucas looks the creature over.

[ooc] Knowledge check 1d20+1

Great job, everyone. That was good combat. Nice crit at the end, Ryan!

Great job, everyone. That was good combat. Nice crit at the end, Ryan!

Edited my previous post. Thank you!

~ GM Quillworth wrote:

Great job, everyone. That was good combat. Nice crit at the end, Ryan!

Edited my previous post. Thank you!

Just so you know, it's not showing the changes. Try editing it and resubmitting it. If that doesn't work, just re-post everything, keeping your rolls.

This is a repost

1d20 + 0 ⇒ (1) + 0 = 1

Distracted by the repugnant substance coating his favorite boots, Lucas looks the creature over.

Knowledge check 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21

"This is no goblin. It's one of their heinous pets..."

He nudges the thing in disgust. Then turn to Carys and extending his hand,"You some sort of conjurer then? You're not from snyderholm 'f you know somethin' that fancy. You got a name?"

Is that better?

Yep, thanks. Let's all try to avoid editing posts if possible. It's not always showing the edits.

"That's just gross. Nice shot, Lucas."

"That's just gross. Nice shot, Lucas."

A sly smile flicks across Lucas' countenance as he interprets Ariana's comment as I've impressed her again. By god I'm damned impressive!

"Thanks babe." He refocuses on the young wizard, awaiting her reply to his query.

Ariana Firth wrote:

"That's just gross. Nice shot, Lucas."

A sly smile flicks across Lucas' countenance as he interprets Ariana's comment as I've impressed her again. By god I'm damned impressive!

"Thanks babe." He refocuses on the young wizard, awaiting her reply to his query.

After a momentary hesitation, Ariana says, "...you're quite welcome. Now, let's find our stuff and get out of here before another one comes. I feel naked without my daggers."

Perception: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (13) + 0 = 13

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17

" Only passing through. The name's Carys. I agree with you (looking at Ariana) let's find our stuff and get out of here

1d20 +3

" Only passing through. The name's Carys. I agree with you (looking at Ariana) let's find our stuff and get out of here

"If only you'd been able to pass through peacfully...Well, you're right in it now I'm afraid. How did we get in here anyway? Which way is out?"

Survival to get out 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (20) + 0 = 20

Here's an unmodified D20 roll to remember how we got here. 1d20 ⇒ 6

"I accept that it was fate that brought us all here and I am grateful for your skill and strength. That was some blow you gave that creature! There seems to be some goblins or more of these foul dogs that way. I don't know which way would be best to find our gear and escape this cave.

Carys points in the direction of the noises.

HOLY CRAP! Where are my nat 20s? What does the hallway look like as far as passageways and doorways?

Lucas muses to himself, looking back and forth down the tunnel trying to make his mind as to which direction would be most likley to lead out of this cave. Just waiting on the result of my survival check

"If we are to get past more of the beasts or their clever masters, I for one would like my armor back; at least my stout walking stick."

Lucas shuffles to the closest door that doesn't seem to have any sound within. Cracking door slowly, he peers inside for any clue to the whereabouts of his lost possesions or the way out.

Stealth1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19
Sleight of Hand1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Perception1d20 + 0 ⇒ (14) + 0 = 14

Lucas muses to himself, looking back and forth down the tunnel trying to make his mind as to which direction would be most likley to lead out of this cave. Just waiting on the result of my survival check

"If we are to get past more of the beasts or their clever masters, I for one would like my armor back; at least my stout walking stick."

Lucas shuffles to the closest door that doesn't seem to have any sound within. Cracking door slowly, he peers inside for any clue to the whereabouts of his lost possesions or the way out.

Stealth 1d20+1
Sleight of Hand 1d20+3
Perception 1d20+0

What does the hallway look like as far as passageways and doorways?

After a momentary hesitation, Ariana says, "...you're quite welcome. Now, let's find our stuff and get out of here before another one comes. I feel naked without my daggers."

Perception: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (13) + 0 = 13

As you step into the passageway, you notice a door directly to the left. The right side is a hallway that leads down and around the corner. You can see two doors lining it.

XP for combat and previous roleplay up to it (per person): 130 (combat), 50 (roleplay).

"Nothing really in here. Although there are some papers and a strange torch. Carys, maybe you'd like to take a look? You seem a bit bookish."

Lucas leaves the door cracked should carys choose to investigate further. Then, he slides down the hallway to the next door and listens carefully. Perception: Take 20

If nothing is present: Hearing no sound through the door, Lucas cracks it slowly and peers inside.

Perception 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (7) + 0 = 7
Stealth 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Sleight of Hand 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

edit: damn...

"Nothing really in here. Although there are some papers and a strange torch. Carys, maybe you'd like to take a look? You seem a bit bookish."

Lucas leaves the door cracked should carys choose to investigate further. Then, he slides down the hallway to the next door and listens carefully. Perception: Take 20

If nothing is present: Hearing no sound through the door, Lucas cracks it slowly and peers inside.

Perception 1d20+0
Stealth 1d20+2
Sleight of Hand 1d20+4

Lucas opens the door without a sound.Nice SoH!

Lucas swallows whatever it was he'd last eaten as it threatens to baste the rotting carcass. He closses the door.

Looking pale and sallow, Lucas says,"Don't go in there."

Moving slowly, as much to keep quiet as to keep his insides from revolting, Lucas tries the third door with a quick prayer to Cayden Cailean.

"Lord of pleasures, let this room contain happy reunion with our lost possesions."

Perception 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (14) + 0 = 14
Stealth 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Sleight of Hand 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

Lucas swallows whatever it was he'd last eaten as it threatens to baste the rotting carcass. He closses the door.

Looking pale and sallow, Lucas says,"Don't go in there."

Moving slowly, as much to keep quiet as to keep his insides from revolting, Lucas tries the third door with a quick prayer to Cayden Cailean.

"Lord of pleasures, let this room contain happy reunion with our lost possesions."

Perception 1d20+0
Stealth 1d20+2
Sleight of Hand 1d20+4

There were two doors down the hallway to the right. Are you wanting to check the door to the left?

There were two doors down the hallway to the right. Are you wanting to check the door to the left?

I'd like to check the remaining door (I knew there were three) and I'd like some kudos for having a religous fighter! lolerbeans

~ GM Quillworth wrote:

There were two doors down the hallway to the right. Are you wanting to check the door to the left?

I'd like to check the remaining door (I knew there were three) and I'd like some kudos for having a religous fighter! lolerbeans

KUDOS (take 10 xp)! Actually, I was down in P-town this morning, and I showed this to my sister. We both thought your invocation to Cayden was really cool! It sounded like you were checking the doors to the right, so you'll be checking the dead end door to the left now.

Lucas tries to budge the door quietly, but it does not open. locked.

I won't be doing this all the time, but I had time to make a map on the combat file. If you lost it, here's the link to it. Hope it helps!

"Damn its locked."

"Ari, honey, would you mind opening this door? Goblins rarely lock anything so I'm sure we will find a boon behind it."

"A boon and a heap of trouble probably..."

Lucas will aid Ariana's attempt to Disable Device, thereby addin +2 to her check. (Its a +8 now!)

"Damn its locked."

"Ari, honey, would you mind opening this door? Goblins rarely lock anything so I'm sure we will find a boon behind it."

"A boon and a heap of trouble probably..."

Lucas will aid Ariana's attempt to Disable Device, thereby addin +2 to her check. (Its a +8 now!)

Ariana moves towards the door, raising one eyebrow a Lucas on her way, and attempts to unlock the door.

"Honey? You can call me Ariana, sweet-cheeks."

Disable Device: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

Lucas "Strong Jaw" Tavington wrote:

"Damn its locked."

"Ari, honey, would you mind opening this door? Goblins rarely lock anything so I'm sure we will find a boon behind it."

"A boon and a heap of trouble probably..."

Lucas will aid Ariana's attempt to Disable Device, thereby addin +2 to her check. (Its a +8 now!)

Ariana moves towards the door, raising one eyebrow a Lucas on her way, and attempts to unlock the door.

"Honey? You can call me Ariana, sweet-cheeks."

Disable Device: 1d20 + 8

Ariana places her hands around the sides of the door, looking for a way to disengage the lock. Disable Device fails. The mechanism doesn't seem to be complicated, but she hasn't seen anything like it before.

Ariana places her hands around the sides of the door, looking for a way to disengage the lock. Disable Device fails. The mechanism doesn't seem to be complicated, but she hasn't seen anything like it before.

Poop.

~ GM Quillworth wrote:

Ariana places her hands around the sides of the door, looking for a way to disengage the lock. Disable Device fails. The mechanism doesn't seem to be complicated, but she hasn't seen anything like it before.

Poop.

You can take another shot at it. It's not like you have anything better to do. The rules state that you can retry a lock. Alternatively, you could look for something to help (thief tools). If you retry, I will consider Lucas to still be aiding you.

Shocked to see Ariana unable to open this door, Lucas steps back a pace.

"Stand back honey!"

Lucas slams his foot into the door. Sunder1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23 Damage 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Shocked to see Ariana unable to open this door, Lucas steps back a pace.

"Stand back honey!"

Lucas slams his foot into the door. Sunder1d20+4 Damage 1d3+3

Ariana quickly moves out of his way just in time to avoid a boot to the head. "I said, you can call me Ariana."

Lucas slams his foot into the door. Sunder1d20+4 Damage 1d3+3

The door gets an attack of opportunity! But...it wasn't paying attention.

Lucas feels the roughly-hewn stone of the door shudder under his weight, and he sees a tiny vein of a crack in the door where his boot made contact.

"Ariana, babe, I'm a little busy right now, can we talk about this later?"

Lucas' foot slams against the stone once more.

Sunder 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20 Damage 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Lucas' foot slams against the stone once more.

Sunder 1d20+4 Damage 1d3+3

The stone doesn't give. Lucas makes no visible headway, but hears something crack on the other side of the door.

Please make a fortitude save, Lucas.

Please make a fortitude save, Lucas.

...crap...

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13