The Red Arm of Absalom - Ongoing Campaign (Inactive)

Game Master GM Red

Before Uesugi rides off on Yurei to take up a different angle for his attack, Gallix accepts the vial, then grabs the man hard by the forearm, stopping him from riding off too quickly. "Be careful, alright? We have the drop on these guys at the moment, but we don't know how they might be equipped. If you get into trouble, find me. I'll stand beside you until we find victory, or Pharasma herself drags me off to the Boneyard. Alright, aniki?"

I'm taking 10 on all relevant skills

Message to Everyone: "Orange tent is clear of people, heading to Aspis tent now. Give me more time."

Mr Peppers continues his investigations in the large SE tent.

With some of the papers stuffed under his cloak, Tall Dark and Prying explores the Aspis tent and realizes that it is just a supply tent filled with water, food and other relevant supplies. No hidden troops.

What do you do now? Is it time to bring in the rest of the team?

I can't believe I missed Mr. Pepper's post when it went up!

Uesugi looks down at the barbarian and for the first time he smiles at him. " There are many moons before either of us will know that day when the Keeper collects our souls. I shall look for you though. Danger always seems to be hiding in your shadow." Face returning to its usual stoism he bows his head towards his friend and gallops off.

Yes you did! Believe it or not! In a rush this morning so this will be brief

"The large tents are clear, I haven't checked the small ones. Proceed with the attack when you're ready. I'm hiding in the trees to the north near the water's edge."

Mr Peppers creeps back to the water's edge and takes up residence hiding behind a tree where he can still gain a good view of the camp.

"Right. Ready to advance in three...two...one..." Gallix quaffs the potion of Expeditious Retreat, gives himself a moment for the spell to take effect, and runs in at top speed. He practically flies past the large tents on the eastern side of the camp, and makes his run directly at the woman standing beneath the tree ahead of him. As he covers the last few yards to attack, he calls out, "PASHOOOOWWWW!!!!"

MCestus, charge: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 11 + 2 = 30 Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Mister Uesugi and Mister Gallix rush ahead. Sirettis looks at Isa. "Let us help Pashow to the best of our ability." With that, her hair flaps like feathery wings and she elevates 30 feet above the ground.

As she approaches from the Eastern side, she claps her hands and chants. A thick cloud of vapor emerges, covering most of the smaller tents. "Know that Pashow is well aware of your activity. Varnic was a coward and told us everything we needed to hear from him. You are all under arrest. Surrender and no further harm will come to you."

Casting Stinking Cloud (purple cloud). Fort Save DC 17 or become nauseated until they leave plus 1d4+1 rounds afterward. Poison Resistance applies.

D. Is less flashy, and runs into a striking distance.

"Oh, do feel free to resist, we only need 1 of you alive, maybe."

Is this considered a surprise round? By the way, guys, don't forget your Bless.

Silas palms and activates his wand of chill touch as he detects magic.
UMD, Heroism: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 2 = 14
UMD, Heroism: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 8 + 2 = 27

Uesugi moves into position and just as he reaches a spot he deems a good to wait he can hear the barbarian's yell ring throughout the area surrounding the camp. With his yumi in hand he races towards the camp and looses an arrow at Agent Red.

long bow+bless: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 1 = 10
damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Gallix charges in, striking the woman named Ivira handily. Sirettis casts a stinking cloud, enveloping both Green and Red. D and Uesugi runs in, placing themselves on the board. Silas attempts to activate his wand.

Fort Save, Green: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Green is nauseated!

Fort Save, Red: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
However, Red covers his face with a scarf, managing to avoid the worst of the fumes.

ORDER: Ivira, Silas, Sirettis, Uesugi, D, Red, Green (nauseated), Blue, Pep, Gallix

Silas, Sirettis, Uesugi and D are up!
Ivira glances in surprise as Gallix is on her. She uses her move action to study Gallix, raising an eyebrow as she analyzes his fighting style. "Better living through alchemy? How cute." She nods back to the Blue Guard. "Indigo, flame the tent!"

Studied Target, Rapier: 1d20 + 8 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 8 + 3 = 25
Damage, Studied Strike: 3d6 ⇒ (3, 2, 5) = 10

"You will do no such thing." Sirettis lands on top of the tent. "Go to sleep."

Slumber Hex, Will Save DC 16 to resist.

Sirettis's Prehensile Hair is ready to grapple Indigo if he provokes.

Silas and i are still placed outside of the map. Could you place us where we entered?

Blue Will Save vs Enchantment: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 2 = 24

"Nice try, witch, but I think I'll decline your offer." He sneers.

Uesugi watches the battle unfold. His eyes ever mindful of Spirit he notices one of the Aspis agents shake off her magic and getting ready to retaliate breaking off from his previous target he urges Yurei into a gallop at the man.

Dropping his yumi almost as he reaches the Aspis agent Uesugi skillfully draws his katana and slashes at him as Yurei bucks his head at the same agent.

katana '1hand'+p.a+higher ground: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 9 - 2 + 1 = 25
damage: 1d8 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 4 = 13

Yurei bite+p.a: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 - 2 = 7
damage: 1d4 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 4 = 11

Silas runs into the fray. "Finally, a chance to show off the magical fists of Silas the Great! I'll be right with you, dear," he taunts blue from next to the tents.

My action was a double move to get closer to blue.

Silas and D have been moved onto the map.
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Uesugi charges towards Blue, and strikes the warrior with a mighty blow, but Yurei misses. Then Silas double moves in!

ORDER: Ivira, Silas, Sirettis, Uesugi, D, Red, Green (nauseated), Blue (-13), Pep, Gallix

D is still up!

D. Hurries to block the entrance to the tent.

"Give up, you're otherwise not getting out of this alive."
Intimidate: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Blue raises an eyebrow as D attempts to intimidate him. "Really? Seriously, Baldy... You need to work on your delivery."

Both Red and Green are still in zone of the stinking cloud, and so have to make another Fort Save.

Fort Save, Red: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Rounds of Nausea: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Fort Save, Green: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Rounds of Nausea: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Both become nauseated, and run out of the cloud, unable to do anything but gag.

Blue takes a five foot step from Uesugi and attempts to throw an alchemist's fire at the tent.

Throw, Range Increments: 1d20 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 4 - 2 = 19
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

The orange tent catches fire, blazing hotter than you would expect from tent cloth. What do you do?

ORDER: Ivira, Silas, Sirettis, Uesugi, D, Red, Green (nauseated), Blue, Pep, Gallix

Pep and Gallix are up!

HMM, can i see anything lying in the tent?
I plan to use telekinesis to get any important looking items out without risking injury to myself.

D, you said that you moved to block the entrance of the tent, which to my mind means that you can see it.

Yes you can start telekinetically grabbing piles of papers. I'm not sure whether your ability is like a human pair of arms or more like a scoop. Can you describe it to me so I'd know whether you'd have a chance of some of the papers falling out or flying away?

ORDER: Ivira (-11), Silas, Sirettis, Uesugi, D, Red (nauseated), Green (nauseated), Blue (-13), Pep, Gallix

Mr. Peppers and Gallix are still up!

Would blue provoke an aoo from 10' reached crazy haired Sirettis throwing a splash weapon? Oh her roll was pretty bad anyhow.

Mr Peppers whispers to the group via Message "Don't mind the tent, I've got evidence from it already."

Mr Peppers creeps forward to the next tree so he can get everyone in view of his Magic Sight and continue to stay invisible.

Telekinesis can lift 5 pounds per 2 lvl of kineticist, and functions similar to mage hand.
Thus atm i can lift objects weighing of up to 30 lbs.
My aim is to lift and move import looking items out of the tent. If it is papers, i think it can be grabbed like a hand.

Alright, on your turn, I will let you grab a bunch more papers.

Pep decides to stay invisible, and Gallix is up!

A spurt of blood erupts from Gallix's shoulder as the Aspis leader's blade withdraws. "Ga! What is it with you bad guys and your rapiers?!" He assumes his nimble, bouncing style and, after faking left, then right, then left again, he springs to the left and tried to snatch away the rapier with his off hand before driving in a hard right hook.
Swift to begin outslug style, 5ft step, flurry with combat expertise, first strike will be a disarm attempt
AC20 this round
Flurry Improved Disarm: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25
Flurry MCestus, CE, Bless: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 9 - 2 + 1 = 9 Damage, outslug: 1d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 1 = 13

Gallix disarms Ivira and slugs her in the bargain! Grunting from the pain, and without her weapon, Ivira says, "So you have tricks. So do I!" She waves a toothpick.

Ivira five foot steps back and snaps the toothpick in half. There is a blinding flash, and a cloud of smoke!

Fortitude, D: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28
Fortitude, Gallix: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
Fortitude, Mr. Peppers: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

However, D, Gallix and Mr. Peppers manage to blink in time, avoiding the worst of flash and so are not blinded. They still cannot see however while in the dark smoky cloud. None of those outside the cloud can see in to it either.

ORDER: Ivira (-24, in dark cloud), Silas, Sirettis, Uesugi, D (in dark cloud), Red (nauseated), Green (nauseated), Blue (-13), Pep (in dark cloud), Gallix (in dark cloud)

Silar, Sirettis, Uesugi and D are up!

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

"That smoke will last for about...18 seconds or so." Sirettis whispers to Mister Peppers. "But you knew that already, didn't you?"

Unable to target Invira through the smoke, Sirettis looks at the Indigo fellow. "If you will not sleep, perhaps you will hold."

Casting Hold Person. DC 15 Will Save.

She then flies next to Uesugi, 5 feet above the ground. Mister Silas seems to be approaching carefully. She's not sure why.

Will Save vs Enchantment: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 2 = 24

Blue looks disbelievingly at Sirettis. "Sheesh. You never give up, do you?"

ORDER: Ivira (-24, in dark cloud), Silas, Sirettis, Uesugi, D (in dark cloud), Red (nauseated), Green (nauseated), Blue (-13), Pep (in dark cloud), Gallix (in dark cloud)

Silas, Uesugi and D are up!

Curse these thugs and their awesome will saves!

"I never do." Sirettis continues to flap her hair to stay afloat.

"Spirit mind the other I will take care of this one." Uesugi spurs Yurei forward and attack the man with a synchronized flurry of blade, hooves and teeth.

katana '2hand'+p.a+bless+higher ground: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 9 - 2 + 1 + 1 = 18
damage: 1d8 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 4 = 14

Yurei bite+p.a: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 7 - 2 = 19
damage: 1d4 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 4 = 12

Yurei hoof+p.a: 1d20 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 - 2 = 14
damage: 1d6 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 4 = 9

Yurei hoof+p.a: 1d20 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 - 2 = 19
damage: 1d6 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 4 = 7

Blue dodges every attack that the horse and samurai put forth. "What in hells?! Ivira, a little help here!"

ORDER: Ivira (-24, in dark cloud), Silas, Sirettis, Uesugi, D (in dark cloud), Red (nauseated), Green (nauseated), Blue (-13), Pep (in dark cloud), Gallix (in dark cloud)

Silas and D are up!

"Hey guys, where'd you all go?!" Silas looks on at the cloud enveloping the others. "Not a problem. Silas the Great has everything under control! Hey blue guy, you ever been punched by a wizard with frosty metal gloves?" Silas steps south and tries to simulate Gallix's jab and uppercut.

Mwk cestus, bless, heroism, flanking: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 5 + 2 = 201d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Sneak attack: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 2) = 7
Chill touch: 1d6 ⇒ 6 DC 11 Will negates this. If he actually fails, he needs to make a fort save or take 1 STR damage.
Mwk CI cestus, bless, heroism, flanking: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 2 = 261d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Sneak attack: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 1) = 3
Crit?: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 2 = 8

"... Well, now ya have!"

I hit Ivira with a 9 on my attack?! Nice! Get ready for some auto-hits once I find her again.

I hit Ivira with a 9 on my attack?! Nice! Get ready for some auto-hits once I find her again.

Oh shoot. I was looking at that 25 that you did the disarm with when I was typing. My bad! The formatting threw me off. You disarmed but missed her. I will correct her hit points.

Will Save, Blue: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

Blue makes his will save against Silas's chill touch, but it does not matter, because the rest of Silas's attacks drop the guard and kill him! Meanwhile, the tent is burning merrily away.

ORDER: Ivira (-11, in dark cloud), Silas, Sirettis, Uesugi, D (in dark cloud), Red (nauseated), Green (nauseated), Blue (DEAD), Pep (in dark cloud), Gallix (in dark cloud)

D is up!

As blue is knocked out by the fists of Silas the Great, he bows and grins at Uesugi as an immediate action. "And that, my bald, horse-mounted friend, is how you take out an Aspis agent. Quit ponying around."

I wou,d have thought blocking the entrance would be 1 square NE. Ah well.

Since mister Peppers said he took everything of note from the tents, D. Can scoop and use sand to put out flames.

But if you were wrong, Peppers-san, blame's on you. :)

D steps out of the cloud and dumps sand on the fire. Given the SHEER amount of Sand that D can dump, I am going to GM Fiat that he puts out the fire, but that part of the Orange tent collapses under the unexpected weight.

Red and Green, out of the cloud but still retching, continue to move, fleeing the scene.

[bigger]ORDER: Ivira (-11, in dark cloud), Silas, Sirettis, Uesugi, D, Red (nauseated), Green (nauseated), Blue (DEAD), Pep (in dark cloud), Gallix (in dark cloud)

Pep and Gallix are up!

Mr Peppers smiles a bit to himself as he diagnoses the situation in a split second and whispers the the group "A magical trinket, how cute. I'll have this shut down momentarily.... Disrupt Magic: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20 There we are! Carry on. You have 12 seconds until it returns."

I'm starting to see some similarities between Silas and this woman... overly reliable on trinkets made by actual spellcasters.

Spend an arcane point to spell disruption, delays for 2 rounds.

Hearing Peppers' whispered message, Gallix prepares for the moment the cloud will dissipate. As the magic is disrupted, he raises an arm and swipes it across his body, like homes tearing down a curtain to clear his path. He catches sight of the woman and locks eyes with her.

"Ha! You think your tricks can stop me?! Think again!"

Gallix steps forward in the blink of an eye and jabs twice with his left fist, then his right.

5 ft step, flurry, outslug style, combat expertise; AC20 this round

Flurry CICestus, bless, ce: 1d20 + 9 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 1 - 2 = 14 Damage, outslug: 1d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 1 = 10
Flurry MCestus, bless, ce: 1d20 + 9 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 1 - 2 = 9 Damage, outslug: 1d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 1 = 10

The smoke clears and Gallix discovers the woman reaching for her rapier. She does not get to it, but she does dodge out of the way of his blows.

Not able to get to her rapier, she takes a five foot step back and shoots Gallix...

Studied Combat, Crossbow: 1d20 + 7 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 3 = 14

...and misses!

ORDER: Ivira (-11), Silas, Sirettis, Uesugi, D, Red (nauseated), Green (nauseated), Blue (DEAD), Pep, Gallix

Silas, Sirettis, Uesugi and D are up!

Sirettis works her hexes onto Inira. "Hopefully you are not as resistant as your friend to slumber."

Slumber Hex, Will DC 16.

She flies on top of the tent to observe Red and Green.

Ivira's Will Save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Oh well. You had a chance!

Ivira looks angrily at Sirettis. "Do you mind? I'm busy here!"

ORDER: Ivira (-11), Silas, Sirettis, Uesugi, D, Red (nauseated), Green (nauseated), Blue (DEAD), Pep, Gallix

Silas, Uesugi and D are up!

Sorry, forgot to add I wanted to use my move to head down below the cloud where I could keep an eye on the two pukers. I can make the appropriate move silently checks if needed.

Go ahead and do that.

And increased humming comes from D.'s location, as he gathers power.

"It's been going on long enough."

Empowered sand BULLET: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16Dmg: 3d6 + 8 ⇒ (5, 4, 4) + 8 = 21
+50% dmg.

Who is that aimed at, and is that touch AC or regular?

Hmm

"Sirettis, you've really got to teach me what magic allows you to fly like that. It's really quite something... Silas the Glider, swooping down onto stage..." Silas swoons for a minute, then double moves closer to the red and green duo.