The Rowdy Roughboys : Scales of War

Game Master RyckyRych

With his first punch Varis takes down the animated armor! Looks like to me you moved 5' too far, isn't your move 45'?

Fergus!

yes it is. Are the squares still 10 feet?

No, the original map is 10' squares but I've got it to where the Roll20 grid lines up and each Roll20 box is 5'. I think you went 5' too far as I have shown on the map now with text.

you are right, I miscounted treating the big squares as 5' by habit

Still waiting on Fergus (I know he said he would be working this weekend) then we'll continue!

Fergus will move over to the apparatus on the western wall and, without standing directly in front of the arrow hole, try to disable the trap, physically break it, or jam something into the hole if possible to prevent arrows from firing out.

Really not sure what to roll here. I'll just roll a 20 and let you decide what modifiers to add or subtract.

FWIW, my saving throws are STR+4, DEX+0, INT-1, WIS+0, CHA+3. Trained in Athletics, Insight, Perception, Intimidation, and Persuasion, so +2 to those rolls.

1d20 ⇒ 2 HAH! After all that...

After a few moments the party realizes that the apparati in the walls were likely triggered by the fleeing orc via a pressure plate in the floor. Fergus can see that there is some sort of panel on the wall but since he does not possess the skills required to do something with the panel he tries to sunder the apparatus! However, he fails to damage it, perhaps being unsure when it would fire again... which is now!

Fergus: 8d20 ⇒ (14, 17, 13, 1, 16, 15, 18, 15) = 109
Damage: 1d6 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (6) + 2 - 3 = 5
Damage: 1d6 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (1) + 2 - 3 = 0
Damage: 1d6 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (6) + 2 - 3 = 5

Despite the close quarters, the apparatus seemingly has life of its own and manages to impale the paladin twice!

The other wall crossbows fire at the party!

Haldor: 8d20 ⇒ (10, 13, 17, 7, 18, 10, 9, 15) = 99
Varis: 4d20 ⇒ (1, 7, 11, 3) = 22
Fizz: 4d20 ⇒ (9, 10, 15, 2) = 36

Three on Fizz, assuming an AC 13: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 2, 1) + 6 = 15

The plucky gnome is severely wounded by three bolts!

Meanwhile, two strange contraptions, somewhat resembling a ballista that is walking on four legs, close to attack the monk!

Fist vs Varis: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10 for Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Fist vs Varis: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14 for Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Fist vs Varis: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13 for Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Fist vs Varis: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 for Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

However none of the attack finds purchase! Kalad, who despite his condition has come with you this far, moves to the paladin and touches him with healing light! Cure Wounds to Fergus: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8. He then yells to the gnome and cleric, Back up, you're too close to the turrets! They are less accurate at range! I'll see if I can disable them! He doesn't seem to be concerned for his own safety while moving forward.

Fizz (-15), Haldor (-4), Fergus (-13) and Varis (-4)
Crossbow Bolt Thingys

Party up!

Fizz is down

against the one on Varis' right

sword: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

as bonus
fist: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

@Fizz You are? Remember, I had said you guys received a long rest before we started this part of the adventure so you should be at full HPs, less the three arrows just now... unless I forgot some other injury in the previous room.

Varis strikes the machine-like creature twice, giving it great injury!

Fizz (-15), Haldor (-4), Fergus (-13) and Varis (-4)
Crossbow Thingys (-0 and -16)

I thought it was a short rest. I didnt realize it was a long one.

Fizz is getting out of the way.

Fergus likewise moves out of the way.

Fizz and Fergus retreat from the room, leaving the monk and the cleric to fend for themselves while the dwarf paladin promises to fiddle with the panel!

Haldor!

Has Varis disappeared from the map?

Against the machine thing:
+1 Warhammer: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

no, he's up attacking the whirly-jigs throwing stuff at us.

Silly human and his vision. I assume by "machine" you mean the ballista-like one in the wall nearest you, if so I've moved you there.

Haldor does some damage to the contraption! Meanwhile, the dwarf seems to have been able to further disrupt the same machine! That one is now out of the fight.

However, more bolts fill the room!

vs Haldor: 4d20 ⇒ (4, 5, 19, 4) = 32
vs Varis: 8d20 ⇒ (16, 6, 12, 7, 8, 6, 13, 2) = 70
vs Fergus: 8d20 ⇒ (7, 8, 2, 9, 15, 5, 8, 15) = 69

Damage to Haldor: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Meanwhile, the walking ballista continue to try and punch the monk!

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17 for Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Fizz (-15), Haldor (-8), Fergus (-13) and Varis (-9)
Crossbow Thingys (-0 and -16), one wall unit down!

Go!

Fizz gives himself a burst of life

(1) Cure Wounds Range Touch
healing: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

Fizz takes care of the majority of his injuries!

Fizz (-2), Haldor (-8), Fergus (-13) and Varis (-9)

Keep hitting the one on the right

sword: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

as bonus
fist: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Fergus chucks a javelin at the walking ballista. I can't seem to see where this is, or where Varis is, on the map.

Javelin: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Varis takes down one of the machines but misses the other one!

@ Fergus : Probably a lighting issue? Being human can suck in that regard. You can hear the sounds of combat coming from the north.

Fergus throws a javelin into the darkness but all he can hear is the weapon clattering along the ground afterwards!

Haldor!

I'll ask again, anyone wanna do the Roll20 thing this weekend?

I can't, this Saturday. I have evening school registration.

Hmm, Sunday perhaps?

Everybody must be quite busy this weekend. Hope all is well! I'll bot Haldor.

Haldor moves to the next wall unit and tries to Smash it!: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 However, this unit seems particularly tougher than the last. Meanwhile, the dwarf continues to try and disable the traps. Sorry lads, its more complicated than I thought! I'm trying! 1d20 ⇒ 13

Suddenly, the wall balista near Haldor seems to go quiet, as does another! The walking crossbow still fights on along with the last of the wall units!

Fist: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20 for Crit on Varis: 2d4 + 1 ⇒ (4, 2) + 1 = 7
Fist: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Bolts on Varis: 4d20 ⇒ (8, 9, 8, 19) = 44 1 hits
Bolt: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Fizz (-15), Haldor (-8), Fergus (-13) and Varis (-22, unless you deflect the bolt)

Party up!

using his reaction Varis reflects the bolt
points stoped: 1d10 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9
that should be enough to stop it so Varis is -16

Attacking the one next to me (spending a ki point
sword: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

as bonus(if hit loose reaction)
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Varis strikes the machine twice, sending it into serious disrepair! However the thing continues to battle the monk!

Marrows!

EDIT : Actually, close enough. We can end this battle as that thing has 3 hit points and the dwarf will be able to shut down the rest.

Combat over!

The hallway suddenly goes quiet as all the machinery stops moving. A set of double doors stand closed in the north wall. Several orc corpses litter the northern end of the hallway. All of them have several bolts sticking out of them.

Your companion seems to be impressed with your skills. After examining and kicking one of the dead orcs he says, Well done! You guys seem to know what you're doing. The paladin then heals some of the party's wounds.

Cure Wounds/Varis: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Cure Wounds/Fizz: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

That's all of the spells I can conjure up. However, I can still patch you up some if you'll allow me.

Lay on Hands, everyone receives 5 HP of healing.

I'm spent, I'm sorry I can't help any more than that. If you guys are ready, we need to keep moving!

Fizz is fully healed from an earlier cure wounds and the 5 lay on hands. He was only down 2 at the end of the fight. Casting occurred on Thursday. The cure wounds he cast on me can go to Fergus.

perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

Looks like the came from the North, before the traps cut them down. Good Dwarf, are there any move traps that you clan has devised to deter would be invaders?

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Fergus plans to move north to the double doors but awaits the NPC's answer about traps before doing so. In the meantime, Fergus searches the bodies.

Investigation?: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (8) - 1 = 7

I'm not sure. I was only lucky that some of the mechanisms in here were something I was able to manipulate. I would imagine the hallway acted as a sentry, I would not think any traps would be deeper inside.

Fergus examines the bodies for clues but turns up nothing of note. They do seem to be part of the same group/clan/army that you have been dealing with, however.

So, anything else? Opening the doors and moving on?

Fizz would move towards the door and wait for the shields to go first. Fizz is full on HP.

Fergus will go ahead and move north 30 feet. If we're still in combat initiative, Fergus also will go into Evade/Dodge/whatever it's called.

Because he's just moving this turn, I'll move Haldor without logging out and logging in as Haldor. So will Haldor.

No, we are out of combat.

The party moves into position before steeling themselves for what lies beyond the doors. The doors open to a platform overlooking an enormous chamber. A group of orcs turns to face you, growling with rage and drooling with anticipation for the kill. Behind and below the orcs lies a sunken section of the chamber, where you see iron tubes as tall as a man running across the room. On the east side of the pit, you spot several large beetles, their mottled hides glowing red as if aflame!

I'll try to describe the features of the room as best I can. The black-like floor to the southeast and southwest is a mesh-like grate. You can see through it to the chamber below (so there are two levels there, you are on the top). The pits to the northeast and northwest are 20' deep from the level you are currently on.

1. Varis
2. ???
3. Fizz and Haldor
4. Beetles and Orcs!
5. Fergus

Varis!

Varis dodges.

Varis readies himself for an attack! Just a moment later, a humanoid dressed in dark clothing suddenly appears in the midst of the orcs and charges the paladin to attack!

Dagger with advantage: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13 or 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
Damage: 1d4 + 5 + 3d6 - 3 ⇒ (1) + 5 + (1, 5, 5) - 3 = 14

Fergus is stabbed in the abdomen by the mysterious assailant!

1. Varis (-5)
2. Dark Emissary
3. Fizz and Haldor (-3)
4. Beetles and Orcs!
5. Fergus (-17)

Perception

perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Moving around to get a better angle, Fizz throws a firebolt at orc 3

FireBolt range 120ft
Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
damage: 1d10 ⇒ 4

Recharging my wand of magic missiles probably should have been done after the long rest.

charges: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8 You killed Ken--err, Jen! You bastards!

Against the stabby humanoid in dark clothing:
+1 Hammer: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Neither the wizard or the cleric can land an attack! The beetles, agitated by the start of battle, begin to move toward the action, one of them deciding to take out its rage on an orc!

Attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18 for Damage: 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1

The orcs then attack as well, more concerned with you that the beetles! Two rush the party while two others hang back to fire arrows!

Orc vs Beetle: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

The orc kills the beetle that attacked him!

Orc vs Haldor: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 5 - 2 = 17 Doorway grants cover I think.
Orc vs Haldor: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23 for Damage: 1d12 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Orc vs Fergus: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 5 - 2 = 11
Orc vs Haldor: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 5 - 2 = 12

1. Varis (-5)
2. Dark Emissary
3. Fizz and Haldor (-7)
4. Beetles and Orcs!
5. Fergus (-17)

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 Foul murderers! Thou shalt pay!

Against the one that stabbed Fergus:
Magical Pointy Death: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

The enemy dressed on dark clothing hisses in pain as the mighty paladin strikes him!

1. Varis (-5)
2. Dark Emissary (-12)
3. Fizz and Haldor (-7)
4. Beetles and Orcs!
5. Fergus (-17)

Move and unleash on the dark emissary

sword: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

as bonus
fist: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Varis connects with his sword but can't seem to follow through with his fist on the enemy!

The dark emissary then disengages and runs back into the dim light of the room... then vanishes from your vision!

1. Varis (-5)
2. Dark Emissary (-23)
3. Fizz and Haldor (-7)
4. Beetles and Orcs!
5. Fergus (-17)

Attacking orc 2

FireBolt range 120ft
Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
damage: 1d10 ⇒ 5

Shifting to stay out of reach of the Orc's reach

Fizz lands a spell on the orc!

There is no shift in 5E but I don't think you were within his reach anyway, right?

Haldor!

right, i guess with my short legs it would be shuffling.

Haldor swings his hammer against the orc standing directly north of him (is that Orc 3?):

Hamma: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Damma: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Fizz does the Super Bowl shuffle while Haldor hammas the orc in da head! The beetles then begin to swarm the orcs!

Bite: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13
Bite: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16
Bite: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Bite: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18
Bite: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Meanwhile the orcs fight back, some targeting the beetle while others concentrate on the party!

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

A few of the beetles are squashed but the party come out unharmed!

1. Fergus (-17) and Varis (-5)
2. Dark Emissary (-23)
3. Fizz and Haldor (-7)
4. Beetles and Orcs!

Likewise against Orc 3:

+1 Longsword: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Also, Fergus moves 5 feet north into the room.

Fergus dispatches said orc!

Varis!

against ork 3

sword: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

as bonus
fist: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 251d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5