The Ironfang Invasion: Fangs of War
Game Master
vayelan
A tale of desperate survival set against the invasion of a ruthless hobgoblin army — the Ironfang Legion! As the Ironfang Legion begins carving out an empire of monsters, the heroes must flee their hometown of Phaendar as it burns, saving any lives they can.
Resources:
Upper Caves Map
Lower Caves Map
Regional Map
Longshadow
Encounter Map: Kosseruk's Encampment
Party Treasury (Old)
Party Treasury (New)
Militia Worksheet
Male Varisian Human Druid (Restorer) 9 | Combat Forms | AC 21 (Touch 11, Flat-Footed 21) | Hp 0/66 | Fort +9, Reflex +4, Will +12
Undari is fine with the plan. He has not taken anything from “party treasure” except the items already discussed (cloak and some medicines).
Male Varisian Human Druid (Restorer) 9 | Combat Forms | AC 21 (Touch 11, Flat-Footed 21) | Hp 0/66 | Fort +9, Reflex +4, Will +12
Undari has a plan, but if you guys want to go with the ropes, feel free. If you want to know more about his plan, please ask in character. Undari is used to living and traveling alone, and does not often think to explain himself to others...
LG Dwarf Warpriest10 l hp 89/89 l AC24 (T16, FF23) l F +12, R +7, W +12, Ini +3 l CMB +11 CMD25 l Minor Blessings 1/3 l Fervor 1/8 l Dorn-Dergar: Reach l Perc +23, SM +15 l Active Buffs/Conditions: (none) Dorn-Dergar
Quick gut check for the party: is everyone feeling okay about the game? I get that life happens and people get busy but it feels like Undari, Gaius, and I have been dominating the thread and I don't want others to feel crowded out.
Just checking in.
F Human Mesmerist 8 Swashbuckler 2 HP 72/80 Fort: +4 Ref: +13 Will: +8/+10 AC:21 Init: Staring At: Spells 1st 5/5 2nd 4/4 3rd 1/1 Tricks 5/5 Used Status:
I've just been busy that's all. Im sorry about not being around but the month of September has been pretty bad and hopefully now that its Octoboer things calm down a bit so I can post more regularly.
F Human Archaeologist-5 HP 35/35, AC 18 (T13 F15*), F+2 R+7* W+3, Init+3, Per +8, Luck:11/11 | current:
I'm still here, still checking in. Have been much busier lately than anticipated. Not sure if this is gonna be the new norm or what :(
To keep everyone updated, I have sent a message to Boudra's player to check in with them. Although they mentioned they were dealing with a move, it has been a month and a half since their last post.
Although we just added Gaius and Undari, I'm reaching out to two potential new players recommended by Thorek. One of them has already eagerly responded and created a character. If there are no objections, I was going to introduce them once the party nears the fort - which should be right after this battle.
Male Human Arcanist 8| HP: 50/50 | AC: 12 [16] T: 12 FF: 10 CMD: 15 | F+7 R+7 W+10 +2 poison | Init +2 | Perception +11 |
Oh Boudra :( No objections here.
F Human Archaeologist-5 HP 35/35, AC 18 (T13 F15*), F+2 R+7* W+3, Init+3, Per +8, Luck:11/11 | current:
Male Varisian Human Druid (Restorer) 9 | Combat Forms | AC 21 (Touch 11, Flat-Footed 21) | Hp 0/66 | Fort +9, Reflex +4, Will +12
NG Female Tiefling Swashbuckler 6 / Devoted Muse 4 | 74/74 HP | AC28 T22 FF18 | CMD32 | F +6 R +14 W +6 | Spd 30 | Init +8 | Perc +6 | Bluff +24, Diplomacy +15, Disguise +9, Intimidate +16, History +5, Nature +3, Perception +6, Perform (Dance) +15, Stealth +15, Survival +5 | Panache: 3/5 | Charmed Life 4/4 | Conditions: Greater Longstrider
Hi everyone! My name is Esperanza and I will be your swashbuckler for this campaign. I'm all caught up on your adventures to date and am very excited to join your band of camping enthusiasts.
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LG Dwarf Warpriest10 l hp 89/89 l AC24 (T16, FF23) l F +12, R +7, W +12, Ini +3 l CMB +11 CMD25 l Minor Blessings 1/3 l Fervor 1/8 l Dorn-Dergar: Reach l Perc +23, SM +15 l Active Buffs/Conditions: (none) Dorn-Dergar
Welcome, Esperanza! Hopefully we'll have these guys dealt with soon so you can join us in the game :)
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NG Female Tiefling Swashbuckler 6 / Devoted Muse 4 | 74/74 HP | AC28 T22 FF18 | CMD32 | F +6 R +14 W +6 | Spd 30 | Init +8 | Perc +6 | Bluff +24, Diplomacy +15, Disguise +9, Intimidate +16, History +5, Nature +3, Perception +6, Perform (Dance) +15, Stealth +15, Survival +5 | Panache: 3/5 | Charmed Life 4/4 | Conditions: Greater Longstrider
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Having ventured out from Hidden Hope, beginning a new phase in your resistance against the Ironfang Legion, you have faced terrible beasts and thinned out the hobgoblin's presence in the Chernasardo.
This accomplishment milestone calls for a level up. Welcome to level 5!
As a reminder, for HP, you take the HD's average, rounded up.
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Since I have not heard a reply from Boudra's player, I am going to retire her to NPC status.
Thorek, did you still want to reach out to Cellion about joining the game?
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Esperanza, I think we'll make your in-game introduction now. As the party traces this patrol's tracks, you happen upon them while leading your own group of refugees. I will send you a PM with information you have gleaned from your travels that the party has not yet learned.
LG Dwarf Warpriest10 l hp 89/89 l AC24 (T16, FF23) l F +12, R +7, W +12, Ini +3 l CMB +11 CMD25 l Minor Blessings 1/3 l Fervor 1/8 l Dorn-Dergar: Reach l Perc +23, SM +15 l Active Buffs/Conditions: (none) Dorn-Dergar
I'll contact Cellion, thanks Vayelan!
Fully leveled up to 5 as well!
F Human Archaeologist-5 HP 35/35, AC 18 (T13 F15*), F+2 R+7* W+3, Init+3, Per +8, Luck:11/11 | current:
hey guys, I'll be travelling for the next few days. Apologies. Please bot me as needed.
Male Human Arcanist 8| HP: 50/50 | AC: 12 [16] T: 12 FF: 10 CMD: 15 | F+7 R+7 W+10 +2 poison | Init +2 | Perception +11 |
Yay level up! Yay player introduction! Yay another new player! Yay!
I’ll get Gaius leveled tonight!
Male Varisian Human Druid (Restorer) 9 | Combat Forms | AC 21 (Touch 11, Flat-Footed 21) | Hp 0/66 | Fort +9, Reflex +4, Will +12
I will be traveling/camping through Sunday, so expect my posts to be somewhat delayed (depending on signal strength and battery power).
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F Human Mesmerist 8 Swashbuckler 2 HP 72/80 Fort: +4 Ref: +13 Will: +8/+10 AC:21 Init: Staring At: Spells 1st 5/5 2nd 4/4 3rd 1/1 Tricks 5/5 Used Status:
I've finally updated my character. The most interesting updates I get is manifold tricks which means I can implant on multiple people, a trick that allows people to use my stealth modifier, 2nd level spells including tongues, and the damage from my painful stare increases. I still need to set up a macro for botting as while she's relatively straightforward its still a bit odd.
NG Female Tiefling Swashbuckler 6 / Devoted Muse 4 | 74/74 HP | AC28 T22 FF18 | CMD32 | F +6 R +14 W +6 | Spd 30 | Init +8 | Perc +6 | Bluff +24, Diplomacy +15, Disguise +9, Intimidate +16, History +5, Nature +3, Perception +6, Perform (Dance) +15, Stealth +15, Survival +5 | Panache: 3/5 | Charmed Life 4/4 | Conditions: Greater Longstrider
Hey everyone, I'm going to be on a trip from the 22nd through the 29th. I'll still have my phone and computer and such, but just letting you know in case I'm slow to post.
Edit: I put some botting instructions in my profile, down at the bottom. Let me know if there's something important I missed.
NG Female Tiefling Swashbuckler 6 / Devoted Muse 4 | 74/74 HP | AC28 T22 FF18 | CMD32 | F +6 R +14 W +6 | Spd 30 | Init +8 | Perc +6 | Bluff +24, Diplomacy +15, Disguise +9, Intimidate +16, History +5, Nature +3, Perception +6, Perform (Dance) +15, Stealth +15, Survival +5 | Panache: 3/5 | Charmed Life 4/4 | Conditions: Greater Longstrider
F Human Archaeologist-5 HP 35/35, AC 18 (T13 F15*), F+2 R+7* W+3, Init+3, Per +8, Luck:11/11 | current:
My fellow gamers/adventurers: I hate to have to say this, but I think I’m gonna have to bow out of my PBP games. We all know how real life can rear its ugly head, and I’m just not finding the time to work on my online hobby these days. I can barely keep up with reading posts, let alone posting any actions on my own, and I’d rather not limp along in some half-ass fashion without being able to give the time and energy that these games and our characters deserve. I wish you all the best and thank you for including me in your stories. -Rob
NG Female Tiefling Swashbuckler 6 / Devoted Muse 4 | 74/74 HP | AC28 T22 FF18 | CMD32 | F +6 R +14 W +6 | Spd 30 | Init +8 | Perc +6 | Bluff +24, Diplomacy +15, Disguise +9, Intimidate +16, History +5, Nature +3, Perception +6, Perform (Dance) +15, Stealth +15, Survival +5 | Panache: 3/5 | Charmed Life 4/4 | Conditions: Greater Longstrider
Sorry to hear that, but real life does come first. I know we just met but I enjoyed getting to know your character when I was catching up with all the old posts before Esperanza was able to make her first appearance.
Bree Fairchild wrote: My fellow gamers/adventurers: I hate to have to say this, but I think I’m gonna have to bow out of my PBP games. We all know how real life can rear its ugly head, and I’m just not finding the time to work on my online hobby these days. I can barely keep up with reading posts, let alone posting any actions on my own, and I’d rather not limp along in some half-ass fashion without being able to give the time and energy that these games and our characters deserve. I wish you all the best and thank you for including me in your stories. -Rob I'm very sorry to see you go. It was a lot of fun having you in our party. Thank you for playing, and I wish you well going forward.
Posting this in all of my campaigns. I'm sorry for my absence the past few days, but I've had some personal things come up that have kept me from posting. Related to those things, I will be taking a break from PbP, likely until next Monday (11 Nov). While I hope you will bot the character I have in our game and allow me to continue when I return, I completely understand if you would rather have me dropped from the game.
I've updated the encounter map, so you guys should be able to move your tokens now.
I forgot to change the sharing settings when I set up the new map. Sorry about that.
NG Female Tiefling Swashbuckler 6 / Devoted Muse 4 | 74/74 HP | AC28 T22 FF18 | CMD32 | F +6 R +14 W +6 | Spd 30 | Init +8 | Perc +6 | Bluff +24, Diplomacy +15, Disguise +9, Intimidate +16, History +5, Nature +3, Perception +6, Perform (Dance) +15, Stealth +15, Survival +5 | Panache: 3/5 | Charmed Life 4/4 | Conditions: Greater Longstrider
LG Dwarf Warpriest10 l hp 89/89 l AC24 (T16, FF23) l F +12, R +7, W +12, Ini +3 l CMB +11 CMD25 l Minor Blessings 1/3 l Fervor 1/8 l Dorn-Dergar: Reach l Perc +23, SM +15 l Active Buffs/Conditions: (none) Dorn-Dergar
I'd like to issue a correction: assuming Thorek did get that Ironskin woad paste from Undari (he didn't confirm or contradict), Thorek's AC should be 28 instead of 24
Male Varisian Human Druid (Restorer) 9 | Combat Forms | AC 21 (Touch 11, Flat-Footed 21) | Hp 0/66 | Fort +9, Reflex +4, Will +12
Sure thing. From my records, Undari, Esperanza, and Thorek have used the Woad. He did suggest all the front liners use it—he found it very helpful against the owlbears.
NG Female Tiefling Swashbuckler 6 / Devoted Muse 4 | 74/74 HP | AC28 T22 FF18 | CMD32 | F +6 R +14 W +6 | Spd 30 | Init +8 | Perc +6 | Bluff +24, Diplomacy +15, Disguise +9, Intimidate +16, History +5, Nature +3, Perception +6, Perform (Dance) +15, Stealth +15, Survival +5 | Panache: 3/5 | Charmed Life 4/4 | Conditions: Greater Longstrider
Yeah, I have it reflected in my tagline in the braces and listed it as an active condition.
LG Dwarf Warpriest10 l hp 89/89 l AC24 (T16, FF23) l F +12, R +7, W +12, Ini +3 l CMB +11 CMD25 l Minor Blessings 1/3 l Fervor 1/8 l Dorn-Dergar: Reach l Perc +23, SM +15 l Active Buffs/Conditions: (none) Dorn-Dergar
Are we botting Gaius or will he just wait and see what happens?
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Thorek Ironspark wrote: Are we botting Gaius or will he just wait and see what happens? As per his instructions, I am botting him for now.
I am working on a post now, but it involves A LOT of dice rolls, so it's taking some time to compose.
NG Female Tiefling Swashbuckler 6 / Devoted Muse 4 | 74/74 HP | AC28 T22 FF18 | CMD32 | F +6 R +14 W +6 | Spd 30 | Init +8 | Perc +6 | Bluff +24, Diplomacy +15, Disguise +9, Intimidate +16, History +5, Nature +3, Perception +6, Perform (Dance) +15, Stealth +15, Survival +5 | Panache: 3/5 | Charmed Life 4/4 | Conditions: Greater Longstrider
Oh yeah, I guess 2 rounds of readied actions and multiple saving throws for half a dozen creatures would probably take a fair amount of work. :P
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Esperanza de la Hueca wrote: Oh yeah, I guess 2 rounds of readied actions and multiple saving throws for half a dozen creatures would probably take a fair amount of work. :P Just finished.
You are correct. It was a good deal of work, but I'm proud of having done it.
Frankly, I'm also impressed by how much effort the party make its enemies go through before they even have the slimmest chance of hitting Thorek.
LG Dwarf Warpriest10 l hp 89/89 l AC24 (T16, FF23) l F +12, R +7, W +12, Ini +3 l CMB +11 CMD25 l Minor Blessings 1/3 l Fervor 1/8 l Dorn-Dergar: Reach l Perc +23, SM +15 l Active Buffs/Conditions: (none) Dorn-Dergar
That is a heroic post, Vayelan!
Male Human Arcanist 8| HP: 50/50 | AC: 12 [16] T: 12 FF: 10 CMD: 15 | F+7 R+7 W+10 +2 poison | Init +2 | Perception +11 |
Woof, quite the post there! Thank you for the bot, I should be back to posting regularly now!
F Human Mesmerist 8 Swashbuckler 2 HP 72/80 Fort: +4 Ref: +13 Will: +8/+10 AC:21 Init: Staring At: Spells 1st 5/5 2nd 4/4 3rd 1/1 Tricks 5/5 Used Status:
Hey just as a heads up my computer is broken which is leading to a more sporadic posting schedule. Sorry about that
Male Human Arcanist 8| HP: 50/50 | AC: 12 [16] T: 12 FF: 10 CMD: 15 | F+7 R+7 W+10 +2 poison | Init +2 | Perception +11 |
Going to see what others do first, trying to reserve spells and the map appears to have shifted.
Gaius Numida wrote: Going to see what others do first, trying to reserve spells and the map appears to have shifted. Thank you for pointing that out. I have corrected the map.
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Lily, I am terribly, terribly sorry about how the dice roller has been treating you.
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NG Female Tiefling Swashbuckler 6 / Devoted Muse 4 | 74/74 HP | AC28 T22 FF18 | CMD32 | F +6 R +14 W +6 | Spd 30 | Init +8 | Perc +6 | Bluff +24, Diplomacy +15, Disguise +9, Intimidate +16, History +5, Nature +3, Perception +6, Perform (Dance) +15, Stealth +15, Survival +5 | Panache: 3/5 | Charmed Life 4/4 | Conditions: Greater Longstrider
It's being unbelievably awful to you. :(
F Human Mesmerist 8 Swashbuckler 2 HP 72/80 Fort: +4 Ref: +13 Will: +8/+10 AC:21 Init: Staring At: Spells 1st 5/5 2nd 4/4 3rd 1/1 Tricks 5/5 Used Status:
Not the worst dice roll I've botched so far in this campaign. :)
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Male Human Arcanist 8| HP: 50/50 | AC: 12 [16] T: 12 FF: 10 CMD: 15 | F+7 R+7 W+10 +2 poison | Init +2 | Perception +11 |
Love the plan, keep it up Esperanza! :) Gaius would be in nervous and cautious support if he knew what was happening. Unless something warranting a response happens, just assume I am still following along even if I don't post!
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NG Female Tiefling Swashbuckler 6 / Devoted Muse 4 | 74/74 HP | AC28 T22 FF18 | CMD32 | F +6 R +14 W +6 | Spd 30 | Init +8 | Perc +6 | Bluff +24, Diplomacy +15, Disguise +9, Intimidate +16, History +5, Nature +3, Perception +6, Perform (Dance) +15, Stealth +15, Survival +5 | Panache: 3/5 | Charmed Life 4/4 | Conditions: Greater Longstrider
Thank you! Honestly, I expected it to be fail hilariously, but I hit submit and had a natural 20 sitting there.
LG Dwarf Warpriest10 l hp 89/89 l AC24 (T16, FF23) l F +12, R +7, W +12, Ini +3 l CMB +11 CMD25 l Minor Blessings 1/3 l Fervor 1/8 l Dorn-Dergar: Reach l Perc +23, SM +15 l Active Buffs/Conditions: (none) Dorn-Dergar
Thorek will follow along in befuddlement as long as the troll seems like she's just going to go along with this.
F Human Mesmerist 8 Swashbuckler 2 HP 72/80 Fort: +4 Ref: +13 Will: +8/+10 AC:21 Init: Staring At: Spells 1st 5/5 2nd 4/4 3rd 1/1 Tricks 5/5 Used Status:
Ooooo.... I didn't realize we have two feinting builds. I wonder if we can do anything with that.
NG Female Tiefling Swashbuckler 6 / Devoted Muse 4 | 74/74 HP | AC28 T22 FF18 | CMD32 | F +6 R +14 W +6 | Spd 30 | Init +8 | Perc +6 | Bluff +24, Diplomacy +15, Disguise +9, Intimidate +16, History +5, Nature +3, Perception +6, Perform (Dance) +15, Stealth +15, Survival +5 | Panache: 3/5 | Charmed Life 4/4 | Conditions: Greater Longstrider
Potentially! At the very least, a bunch of the debuffs I'll be able to put on people with my feints grant Will saves, which your hypnotic stare ability will help with. Other than that it looks like both classes are pretty specific our abilities only trigger off of people I've feinted or that you're staring at, but there could be interactions I'm not aware of.
Worst case we're going to have some very confused enemies.
F Human Mesmerist 8 Swashbuckler 2 HP 72/80 Fort: +4 Ref: +13 Will: +8/+10 AC:21 Init: Staring At: Spells 1st 5/5 2nd 4/4 3rd 1/1 Tricks 5/5 Used Status:
I think what I'm going to do is go one? maybe more levels of guiding blade to pick up the teamwork feat that provokes AOO if you front an enemy. Also, I forgot to pick Lily's level 5 feat which will just be Combat Reflexes. Its currently useless but will be useful as a prerequisite.
NG Female Tiefling Swashbuckler 6 / Devoted Muse 4 | 74/74 HP | AC28 T22 FF18 | CMD32 | F +6 R +14 W +6 | Spd 30 | Init +8 | Perc +6 | Bluff +24, Diplomacy +15, Disguise +9, Intimidate +16, History +5, Nature +3, Perception +6, Perform (Dance) +15, Stealth +15, Survival +5 | Panache: 3/5 | Charmed Life 4/4 | Conditions: Greater Longstrider
That sounds great! I can get Feint Partner and Improved Feint Partner as bonus feats at 9th and 12th, but if you take Guiding Blade 1 at 8th level you'd be able to pick IFP as your bonus feat and just grant it to me periodically instead.
That would make us a pretty nasty combo, IMO.
F Human Mesmerist 8 Swashbuckler 2 HP 72/80 Fort: +4 Ref: +13 Will: +8/+10 AC:21 Init: Staring At: Spells 1st 5/5 2nd 4/4 3rd 1/1 Tricks 5/5 Used Status:
Well it would help Thorek too as it's like the Caveiler and Lily wouldn't be a horrible melee fighter with painful stare.
NG Female Tiefling Swashbuckler 6 / Devoted Muse 4 | 74/74 HP | AC28 T22 FF18 | CMD32 | F +6 R +14 W +6 | Spd 30 | Init +8 | Perc +6 | Bluff +24, Diplomacy +15, Disguise +9, Intimidate +16, History +5, Nature +3, Perception +6, Perform (Dance) +15, Stealth +15, Survival +5 | Panache: 3/5 | Charmed Life 4/4 | Conditions: Greater Longstrider
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