The Grand Prince of Augustana (CORE)(OUTPOST 2018) (Inactive)

Game Master eddv

Wraith rolls away from most of the sticky fluid. SHe draws and tosses one of her daggers at 'The Dragon'.

Dagger: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 201d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Wylka draws his crossbow and fires at Fire Drake, hoping to take down at least one so he can possibly get to the wounded faster.

Xbow +IC vs Fire Drake: 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 + 1 = 20
Damage +IC: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Move: Draw Xbow
Standard: Attack

With his fellow halfling rapidly bleeding to death and no knowledge of how to heal or help people, Cazlin turns to his reliable savior, Wylka. "Quick Wylka! I-it's bad!" It's like that first fight against the Wayangs from last time. Though with a bit less missing from the PCs :>

With a clear shot against 'Bab' due to Telos collapsing, Cazlin fires in retribution for his ally.

C. Longbow, PBS, IC vs. Bab: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 1 = 11 Darn you dice roller! *shakes fist*
C. Longbow damage: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 5

Astingaire's valiant charge at Bab knocks him senseless. He looks like he considers making one last lash with his chain...but instead drops it and falls to his knees.

Meanwhile Wylkas crossbow bolt and Wraiths dagger both hit true and the Fire Drake begins to bleed out on the platform.

Combat Over, go ahead and declare exploration actions or your intention tobmove on.

Astingaire attempts to intimidate the Bab, "If you want to live, then you work for us now. Do you understand?" he says scraping his blade against the stone floor.

Intimidate: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Hmmm. Not as intimidating as I'd like. Need more for faction goal. Debating reviving the other ones just to intimidate/diplomacy them...

Bab spits in Astingaires face. You may have beaten me but I have the pride of the steel wyverns. I would never work for a Prissy little knight like you!

Gandros walks out and taps Astingaire on his shoulder My knight - do you not intend to execute this man for his crimes of treason and attempted regicide?

"Your Higness, I am a cleric, not an executioner. Deal with him as fit a sovereign of the realm, but I am not your subject for I am foremost a servant of Aroden. Further, I see no threat to your realm here. What harm is there in letting him live and spread the word of your return as well as your royal grace and mercy?"

"Perhaps milord he can serve as an example. He may be craven and cowardly, but we can count on him to spread the word of your rightful return. How else will your subjects know of your ascension? Besides, every moment we waste here, the portal is unguarded and vulnerable."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25 +1 if he could be attracted to me

Wylka approaches Telos and looks over his wounds. "I'll get you back up and new."

Deciding to save his spells for possibly later, he draws his wand out and touches Telos with it.

Wand of CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Wylka, since Telos was at at least -7 (maybe -8 or -9 by the time you got to him), you may need to give him a second tap of the wand.

Once Telos is again conscious, Cazlin stows his bow and pulls the other halfling to his feet. "Y-you ok?" Serious concern is clear on Cazlin's scaly face.

As far as Wraith and Astingaire's arguments are concerned, Cazlin doesn't have much of an opinion on the remaining thug. He does say "Portal... v-very important." and then tries to clear his throat and explain further, but thinks better of it. Instead, he picks the still-living thug's spiked chain up and heads over to check the way deeper into the sewers.

He listens to try to hear if any more Steel Wyverns may be coming.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

BTW, what's the lighting situation like deeper into the sewers?

Stabilize check for final round of combat, DC10: 1d20 - 7 ⇒ (1) - 7 = -6 -1 hp,
to -8
Stabilize check immediately after combat, DC10: 1d20 - 8 ⇒ (11) - 8 = 3-1 hp,
to -9

Wylka heals 7 bringing Telos to -2, but still not stable

Hold on lil' guy!: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (6) - 2 = 4 -1 to -3, wow...halp?

Seeing that Telos is still down for the count, he touches him with his wand again.

Wand of CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Once healed, even if not enough to bring you to 0, you become stabilized. So it doesn't go below -2. The 7 extra healing will give you 5 HP. One shy from your max.

Telos slowly blinks awake again, rubbing his head from the terrible ache. Just as he starts to look around he notices Wilka pulling back a wand.

”Many thanks friend. I’m feeling much better already.”

He sees the concerned look on Cazlin’s face and shows him where the deep gash used to be. ”Look! All better because of your friend!

He surveys the scene some more. ”Well, I guess we won..?”

Wylka puts his wand away and rises, "Yes. Looks that way. But we still got to deliver his 'majesty' to his throne room."

The Prince considers the words of Wraith and Astingaire and relents Very well my subjects, you may cut him loose so that word may spread of what happens to those who cross the rightful emperor of Andoren

Just let me know when youre ready to move on

Astingaire casts a spell.

Astingaire then asks Wylka if his divine patron is as compassionate as Aroden and would contribute to reviving the gnome.

Cazlin is ready to go on

Cazlin keeps an eye on on the way forward through the sewers. When he doesn't see anything of interest, he says "L-let's go before m-more arrive." He clears his throat and gives a nervous grin to Gandros "Onward p-prince!"

Wylka will go to the gnome and stabilize him. Sacred Touch "I have made sure he won't die. But we are on an escort mission and wouldn't do to have enemy conscious to attack us from behind or tell anyone where we went."

Wraith looks through the 'Dragon's' gear to see if there is any gear worth taking. She turns toward the others and asks, "Anything here magic?"

perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Appraise: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14

Wylka cast Detect Magic and looks at the gear the thugs were carrying to see if any radiate magic.

"I agree with Wylka. I really don't want to be on the other end of that chain again. They can live but we take their weapons at least. I'm fine with taking more."

Telos moves over toward Cazlin, also read to proceed onward.

Looking over the gear of the thugs, you find nothing inherently valuable beyond the contents of Fire Drake's box: 2 smoke sticks, 2 alchemist's fire, and 2 Thunderstones.

You continue to navigate the sewers - it soon becomes very clear that Gandros has only vague idea of where he's going but things go well enough.

As you round the corner a giant pile of refuse stinks to the high heavens and it seems to be...moving a bit.

One of the swarms moves to cover Astingaire and Wraith tiny little spiders covering them in little bites and getting into their mouths.

Swarm Damage Astingaire: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Swarm Damage Wraith: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Swarm Blue
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Astingaire (-6 hp)
Cazlin
Wraith (-2 hp)
Wylka
Telos
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Swarm Red

Conditions: Astingaire and Wratih DC 11 Fort Saves vs distraction and poison.

Fort (poison): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11
Fort (distract): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20

How deep is the water? Is it flowing? Is the swarm occupying the water spaces or has it shaped itself around them? Does that swarm seem affected by it?

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18

Worried about the spiders but seeing as Astingaire and Wraith are hurt from their many bites. He focuses his energy and sends out a wave of positive energy to heal them.

Channel Energy (Heal): 1d6 ⇒ 1

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

Someone else with decent ranged attack rolls should have grabbed the alchemist's fires. Looks like we're going to need them.

Cazlin pulls out an acid flask, but looks forwards in dismay. The spiders are all over his allies already, and it seems like there's nowhere safe to throw the flask without dousing them.

I'll wait for the rest of my action once we understand the outcome of Astingaire's questions.

I've got alchemist's fire, but didn't want to incur the splash damage on teammates. I was thinking of just going to town on them with magic missile. If those two can jump in the water, I'll gladly let an a's fire fly.

GM, looks like a clarification for Astingaire's question's would unblock some potential actions.

Throwing in a Perception check in case it is needed for a answer to the prior questions. Perception: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (14) + 0 = 14

The spiders are spreading out over the water - it is impeding them somewhat because they are UNABLE to shape.. but they ARE spread out over those squares its just slowing them down a little.

regarding the water, it is flowing to the left but is only about hip length. You can walk there, but it will be at a cost of 4 squares to 1 to reflect the muck and the current.

Aghast at the fact that his clothing and armor are suddenly filled with hundreds of biting arachnids, Astingaire enters the muck infested waters, hoping that the sudden dousing will convince at least some of the creatures to leave him alone. Realizing that he will be dealing with the putrid contents of the water as well as the spiders' poison, he casts resistance on himself.

one down. if wraith can get out tonight, bombs away with alchemists fire. looks like they can't be targeted with "individual target" effects, which means they'd only get splash damage itself, and not second-round fire?

Generally that is true, but swarms can specifically be targeted by splash weapons successfully

Fort vs 13: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Perception vs 24: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Realizing that the teams best option is to hurl splash weapons, Wraith sprints forward and leaps over to the far side of the walkway.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

There we go

Telos pulls an alchemist's fire out of his pouch and starts to approach the immediate swarm, gently guiding teammates to make way for him.

"Coming through!"

10', move action

throw alchemist's fire at blue swarm: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13 Marked on Map
alchemist's fire damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
alchemist's fire splash damage: 1 + 1 = 2 being larger than one square, does this swarm take damage in each affected square?

Cazlin follows up with the acid flask he drew earlier, lobbing the volatile container towards the swarm. (targeting same spot as Telos)

Thrown Acid Flask, point blank: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Acid Flask dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 (Splash damage, if it doesn't impact the swarm directly, is 2)

As soon as Telos tosses the fire and it shatters all over the spiders, you can actually SMELL the chemical reaction happening before it does.

The entire tunnel you now realize is filled some sort of flammable gas which you all instantly become VERY acquainted with!

Fire Damage, Everyone roll a DC 14 reflex for half: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 4) = 10

The flames, both those generated by the fire flask and those from the gas in the chamber INCINERATE

Combat Over

You are quickly able to tell that the path headed north is actually a continuously narrowing gas line and that you need to continue going to the west.

I will give you a chance to heal up and do in character reactions before moving to the next scene

"Whoooa!" As soon as he throws it the flames seem to flare up everywhere around.

Reflex: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 down again

Reflex save w/resistance: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 3 + 1 = 23

Astingaire acts quickly to the sudden eruption of flames, protecting much of his body from the brunt of the fire. Despite the immense pain from bites and burns, Astingaire remains standing in the putrid water, thankful that he did not fall unconscious and slip below its surface. As he pulls himself out of the water, he begins wondering what could have set off the sudden conflagration.

Knowledge (Dungeoneering or Nature): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21

"Methane is a highly flammable gas that results from the decomposition of organic matter, such as human or animal waste." the man suddenly recalls aloud. "In confined spaces, such as sewers and other underground enclosures, the gas poses substantial risk, both for asphyxiation as well as explosion in the event of exposure to an open flame."

Astingaire heads over towards the motionless Telos. "How fares our friend?" he inquires.

Turning to the goddess worshipping cleric, he asks,"Wylka, does your wand still hold healing power for Telos and I? Or shall I call upon Aroden's grace?"

Status: 1 hp

Wow. Brutal.

Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

Cazlin dodges, pressing himself flat against the wall to avoid being incinerated, and comes through only partially charred. As the waves of heat clear, he's left gasping for fresh air.

"That w-was c-close..." As he speaks he spots Telos on the ground, badly burned. He drops next to him and does his best to keep him from getting worse.

Heal to stabilize: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15

Reflex vs 14: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Wraith catches the full brunt of the blast. She takes a knee as she tries to catch her breath. "Is everyone okay? How fares our charge?" She pulls a wand from her pack and starts to tap it to herself. It takes her a few moments, but eventually seems to feel much better.

4 HP

UMD (CLW): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 201d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
UMD (CLW): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 171d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
UMD (CLW): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 91d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
UMD (CLW): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 111d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
UMD (CLW): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 221d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

14 HP

She offers the wand up to Astingaire, "Can you use this to heal Telos and yourself? Neither one of you are good to us dead."

Astingaire uses the wand on Telos.
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Then, having returned the sorcerer to full health, he uses the wand on himself.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

+9 hp puts Astingaire at 10/12 hp

Astingaire utters a few, nearly inaudible words and gestures, as if cleaning his clothing.

Prince Gandros - who ran back a full move action once the spiders showed up runs forward clapping excitedly for Telos.

Bravissimo, you are turning oit to be auite the court wizard. A Fireball - and with the guts to use it in a situation like this! Marvelous!

Reflex DC14: 1d20 ⇒ 10

Being singed badly from the fire, Wylka begins to cough as he expels smoke from his lungs. Seeing a lot of people are hurt, including himself. He channels his energy to heal everyone.

Channel Energy (Heal): 1d6 ⇒ 1
Channel Energy (Heal): 1d6 ⇒ 3
Channel Energy (Heal): 1d6 ⇒ 1
Channel Energy (Heal): 1d6 ⇒ 5

Bad rolls, but everyone healed 10 HP. Good thing I have a lot of Channels.

Cazlin wars with himself for a moment about maybe correcting Gandros' misunderstanding, but eventually shrugs. 'Not really important. He can believe it was magic if he likes. Maybe its even better for Telos to be seen as a master?'

Wylka's channeled healing restores the few burns he picked up, his skin becoming less blemished, but no less free of the dreadful flaking. He scratches at his face as he says "T-Thanks to Sh-Shelyn, Wylka."

He also spends a few moments poking around the remains of the spiders to ensure they really are all dead.

"Thanks everyone. Wow this place is full of danger. I think... that's enough punishing my body for one day."

Once the party is healed up and ready to continue they must continue to traverse these apparently hyper-deadly sewers. As you follow the line you note all sorts of graffiti all over the tunnel walls - Giant Wyverns drapped in chains seem to be a common one.

Pointing back toward the junction there is an arrow with skulls, bugs, andd a flame ith a circle around it crossed out. There is another arrow pointing south . On this southern arrow is a bowl and a coin and the label "almsman".

You follow the sign and soon in the distance see a dim lantern light as you approach you soon find that it is being held by a toothless beggar who holds a table leg in his left hand and a small terrified boy beside him wielding a chair leg. Behind the two you see the symbol of the bowl with the coin an the key.

The older one looks you all over What be yer intentions. be they peaceful, then may Abadar welcome ya.

"Peaceful, indeed." responds Astingaire. He flashes his holy symbol of Aroden. Then, eyeing the makeshift weapons in the hands of the boy and beggar, he adds, "We pray that your intentions be peaceful as well, though those improvised clubs in your hands would suggest otherwise."

With a softness in her words, "We have no love for the Steel Wyverns. Indeed, we just dispatched their 'Dragon' not too far back. We seek the Alsman."

"Mmm hm!" Cazlin nods in agreement with Wraith and Astingaire. He slings his bow over his back in an effort to show goodwill to these two. Neither of them look like they are particularly eager to fight in any case.

He thinks for a moment on how to state the party's intentions, and slips into saying:

"Kindred spirits stung by steel,
we've burned and bled to beg advice;
for guidance we would make a deal,
your Almsman's help'd be awful nice."

His face contorts in distaste and embarrassment, and he deflects any attempts to clarify what he meant by staring intently at the ceiling.

Wylka approaches the duo and smiles. "We are peaceful my friends. We simply seek passage through, but may take rest at your outpost."

Oops, forgot to post a roll.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17 +1 If they could be attracted to me.