The Laughing Wolf Inn

Game Master Thomi Gallowshade

Flug huffs out in pain when a blade meets its mark, causing him to double over in time to catch another blade.

Even as Nastrod enters the warehouse, Flug starts backing out.

Withdraw as full-round action to U-9.

Move to T-9 draw my greatsword, ready to power attack the first enemy that is adjacent to me.

Gezzo moves up across from Imowen on the other side of the door. He peers through the doorway, sizing up the situation as Flug comes running out.

Move to V7, Knowledge roll to ID the skelees and ready an attack for when they come out while flanking with Imowen.

Knwlg: Arcana: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
Knwlg: Religion: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

Nastrod activates his flaming weapon and moves into position to strike.

Fener transforms into a Jaguar!

Flug withdraws out of the warehouse to a safer spot!

Thorgrim moves up next to Flug and readies for an attack!

Gezzo brackets the doorway across from Imowen and readies for an attack!

End of Round 1

The map is updated.

Round 2

Group 1: Celif

Celif quickly moves closer to the skeletons, while staying to the side so as not to block the doorway. (MA to V8.)

Sweeping her palms out and up, she pushes a wave of righteous energy towards the undead.

Channel Energy, harm undead intent: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4 (30' radius, DC 18 Will save to half.)

Bah.

EDIT: Story Master, better use DC 16 to be safe. My sheet's showing +2 versus undead but I'm not sure that's accurate. May not have time to find a definitive answer tonight, so let's give the skeletons the benefit of the doubt for now. :o)

Celif invokes the will of her deity, and a wave of energy pulses out...

Will Saves:
1 - 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
2 - 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
3 - 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
4 - 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

The skeletons rock backwards, as if struck by a weapon!

Group 2: Skeleton Warriors

The skeleton warriors advance and surround Nastrod, attacking with their long swords:

#1 - 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
#2 - 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
#3 - 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
#4 - 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Blades swing through the air, and two connect for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 and 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 eighteen points of damage!

The clacking of bones and clank of metal attracts your attention, and you see a line of skeleton warriors emerging from the warehouse to the east!

The map is updated.

Group 3: Everyone else...

Fener and Rudy see the additional skeleton warriors and set off to engage.
Both attacking #8

Rudy @ Y10

Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Trip: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Fener @ Z10

Bite: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Claw 1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Claw 2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Displaying uncommon grace, Nästród swings his blade in a fiery arc over head and uses the momentum to pirouette into the space before the opening of the building. In the same movement, the flaming steel swings down on the skeleton's collar bone.

Take 5' step into U7 and attack #4.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 1 = 18
Damage: 2d4 + 5 ⇒ (2, 1) + 5 = 8
Fire Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Critical Confirmation: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 7 + 1 = 25
Critical Damage: 2d4 + 5 ⇒ (3, 1) + 5 = 9
Fire Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Nastrod, I think you mixed up on the critical part. Unless you actually do crit on a 10, which is whoa.

Flug jerks uncontrollably and hunches over, a black swirl of energy surrounding his form for a few seconds. When it vanishes, a humanoid wolf coated in white fur and clad in Flug's armor lifts its head.

It turns to face the skeletons in the east and walks forward, drawing the morning star hanging from its belt, to block Celif from their view.

Standard action to use Many Forms, transforming into an adlet or the closest humanoid approximate in the world of Sæmyyr (humanoid wolf, but not a werewolf). I gain +2 STR (size bonus) , scent, and low-light vision. Move action to W-8 (in front of Celif), drawing my Morning Star.

Move to W-6, Cleave through 3 & 4 risking AoO IF Nastrod destroyed #4 I move to U-6 and cleave 3 & 1 instead.

#3
attack: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 1 = 15
damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (4, 2) + 7 = 13

#4/#1
attack: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 1 = 17
damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (5, 2) + 7 = 14

Seeing the others ignoring the impromptu ambush set up by Imowen and himself, Gezzo shakes his head and spins around in the direction of the noise behind him. Pulling out his morningstar, he moves into position to attack.

Watch yourself, Celif. Things might get a little tight where you are standing.

Move to X9 and attack Skele #5.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 7 + 1 = 25
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Lryhla's Attack: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 1 = 13
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Watching Gezzo leaving, I sneak around the corner into the warehouse to S-6 and sneak attack Skeleton #2 with my masterwork mace.

Sneak attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 2 + (4, 5) = 12

Nastrod, I think you mixed up on the critical part. Unless you actually do crit on a 10, which is whoa.

I wish! Yeah, I was posting on my phone and it looked like I rolled a 18 at the time.

Fener and Rudy launch attacks at skeleton warrior #8. Rudy fails to get a bite on the creature, but Fener, in cat form, bites and claws the creature solidly, and bones go flying in all directions as the skeleton is ripped to pieces! #8 is destroyed.

Nastrod gracefully steps back and slams his flaming sword into skeleton #4. The blade makes contact and both physical and fire damage result!

Flug concentrates and mysteriously transforms into a wolf form, and moves toward the skeletons emerging from the east warehouse.

Thorgrim moves into the warehouse, and skeleton #4 strikes at him in passing 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19 but misses! Thorgrim attacks #4 and #3, missing #3 but striking #4 with a powerful blow that sends bones flying in all directions, destroying it! #4 is destroyed.

Gezzo and Lryhla attack skeleton warrior #5. Lryhla's bite misses, but Gezzo is able to strike the creature solidly with his morningstar!

Imowen sneaks into the warehouse and tries to strike skeleton #2, but the creature is able to block the blow with its shield!

End of Round 2

The map is updated.

Start of Round 3

Group 1: Celif

Not to be a downer but Cleave specifies that the second attack is only attempted when the first one hits. If the first one didn't hit, no second attack, sadly. Though it's fine if he attacked #4 first. :P Don't forget he gets -2 to AC after the cleave until his next turn!

The white-furred wolf in Flug's black armor jerks its head, its ears twitching to some inaudible sound.

Celif considers taking a step back but, concerned all the enemy might not still be in range if she does so, decides to stand her ground. She makes a graceful (for her, anyway) motion and calls forth another wave of offensive energy.

Channel Energy, harm undead intent: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 2) = 7

Story Master, the lower DC 16 appears to be correct, with the +2 already included in that.

Flug's right, #4 should still be up. I'll be more clear in the future

Move to U9 and cast Lead Blades on myself.

Skeleton Warrior Will Saves:

1 - 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
2 - 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
3 - 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
5 - 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
6 - 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
7 - 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

The skeletons recoil as Celif invokes more power from her deity, a blast of positive energy radiating around her!

Skeletons #3 and #5 shake violently and then crumble into piles of bones!

Group 2: Skeleton Warriors

Skeletons #1 and #2 attack Imowen 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22 (possible crit) and 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4.

crit confirmation1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 not a crit

Skeleton #2 misses Imowen but #1 strikes her for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 three points of damage!

Skeleton #6 attacks Flug 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19 and slices him with its long sword for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 six damage!

Skeleton #7 attacks Gezzo 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22 {Crit confirmation: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 No crit.} and manages to land a blow with its long sword for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 seven points of damage!

A shower of arrows fly from the stone tower, two shot from the roof and two shot from arrow slits:

A - at Nastrod 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18 1d6 ⇒ 4
B - at Celif 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15 1d6 ⇒ 1
C - at Gezzo 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11 1d6 ⇒ 3
D - at Flug 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17 1d6 ⇒ 5

A feathered shaft strikes Nastrod and inflicts four damage! Arrows fly at Celif and Gezzo but miss the mark! Flug is hit by an arrow for five damage!

The map is updated.

Group 3: Everyone else...

Assuming #4 is still destroyed

Move to T-6, take AoO from #1. Power cleave

#1
attack: 1d20 + 10 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 1 - 2 = 29
damage: 2d6 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (1, 3) + 7 + 4 = 15

confirm: 1d20 + 10 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 1 - 2 = 10
crit damage: 2d6 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (5, 1) + 7 + 4 = 17

#2
attack: 1d20 + 10 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 1 - 2 = 13
damage: 2d6 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (5, 3) + 7 + 4 = 19

Rudy moves to Y9 and attacks #7

Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
trip: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

Fener moves to Z9 and attacks #7 as well

Bite: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Claw 1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Claw 2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Thorgrim moves adjacent to skeletons #1 and #2. Skeleton #1 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16 attempts to strike while Thorgrim is moving into position, but misses! Thorgrim powers his weapon at #1 and smashes it with a tremendous blow, and the creature blows apart, bones flying in all directions! #1 is destroyed. Thorgrim then whirls and tries to strike #2, but the skeleton is able to parry the blow with its shield!

Fener and Rudy advance toward skeleton #7. Rudy attempts to bite the skeleton but his attack is blocked! However, Fener launches claws and teeth at the creature, causing enormous damage, and the skeleton flies apart in multiple directions! #7 is destroyed.

The wolf swings its morningstar at the skeleton that attacked him, ignoring the arrow jutting out of its shoulder.

MW Morningstar: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 25
Damage (B&P): 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 1 = 8

Flug twirls the morning star and arcs it at skeleton #6! The weighty head comes crashing down on the creature, shattering it to pieces! #6 is destroyed.

I attack Skeleton #2 with my Masterwork Mace.

Melee attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Its foe in literal pieces, the wolf strangely returns the morningstar to its belt even with enemies still around them.

Sheathe my weapon as a move action.

Imowen rears back and strikes at #2 with her well-balanced mace, striking it solidly and watching bones fly in all directions! #2 is destroyed.

Nastrod pauses and casts a spell on himself...

End of Round 3

The map is updated.

Start of Round 4

Group 1: Celif...

For a third time Celif chants and sweeps her hands -- but slightly differently this time -- before heading towards the tower.

Channel Energy, healing intent: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 5) = 8 HP to every ally within 30'

(MA to R8)

Sorry, I couldn't get to my computer last night after Story Master posted and you missed Gezzo's turn. Actions below if he can still take his moves.

Seeing all the skeletons destroyed on the ground, Gezzo ducks into the open door to avoid the arrows. While moving he quickly scans the area for any doors to the tower.

Gezzo slides his morningstar into his belt as the wolf moves for cover.

Move to T5

Perception: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32

Nästród ducks inside the building to V6.

"I need to get better armor," he mutters as he pulls the arrow out of his arm and meditates on the pain.

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

"So, two on the roof?" he asks of his companions in the building. "What's the plan?"

Charge up there and lay down a heavy beating?

Sorry, I couldn't get to my computer last night after Story Master posted and you missed Gezzo's turn. Actions below if he can still take his moves.

Actually, I goofed up and thought everyone had taken their turns. My apologies.

Celif channels energy to heal her comrades in arms, and then moves toward the stone tower.

Group 2: Skeletons

More arrows are shot from the tower, from the roof and from arrow slits, targeting Celif who is approaching...

A - at Celif 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18 1d6 ⇒ 1
B - at Celif 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16 1d6 ⇒ 5
C - at Celif 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 1d6 ⇒ 2
D - at Celif 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10 1d6 ⇒ 3

One of the shafts strikes her, for a minor wound of 1 hit point.

Group 3: Everyone else...

A) I laugh at your puny one point of damage, and B) wow, that could have been really bad! o.0

Nastrod ducks inside the warehouse and casts a cure spell upon himself.

Can we see a way up the tower?

Can we see a way up the tower?

There is one entrance, 5 feet wide, which faces the wharf. I covered the tower outline when I placed a "roof" on it for the two skeletons that you can see. If you want, I can create a separate map of just the tower, showing all levels. There are two levels to the tower, each 10 feet high, plus the roof which has a crenellated top. You can see the outline of the main tower level by going to the FB group, clicking on the "History" tab of the map postings, and choosing a map version of 5 or less in number using the "Preview" function.

Fener Double moves to L8. Rudy stays with him and moves to L9.

I say to Thorgrim, Yep!!!
and then I double move to M-8, masterwork mace ready to smash
skeletons.

The humanoid wolf growls out loud and grabs a live spider hanging from the nearby wall. Its other hand fills with dark energy, which it uses to cup the spider before devouring it messily.

Casting Spider Climb (CL4, 40 minutes) on myself.

Finished with its sudden snack, it moves closer to the skeletons on the roof.

Move to Q-7.

Fener, Rudy and Imowen quickly move toward the tower entrance...

"Our destiny awaits!" Nästród cries as he hustles to the entrance of the ominous octagon.

I move to L-9

Gezzo pulls out his crossbow as Lryhla follows the group out of the building. He takes aim at the skeletons on the roof as the wolf heads for the tower door.

Attacks Skele A if he can see it when it gets into range while Lryhla moves to J8. Once in position, he looks around, drops his crossbow and pulls out his morningstar.

Ride: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
Attack with -4 due to moving during attack: 1d20 + 4 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 - 4 + 1 = 5
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4
Perception to look around tower: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35

Well...Gezzo cant hit a barn with his crossbow, but he can at least see very clearly how bad of a shot he is.

Well...Gezzo cant hit a barn with his crossbow, but he can at least see very clearly how bad of a shot he is.

The crenellations on the tower roof also offer partial cover, so your chances were further reduced by that factor.

"Our destiny awaits!" Nästród cries as he hustles to the entrance of the ominous octagon.

Please designate an ending coordinate.