Thirst - A Ravenloft PbP

Game Master Celestial Healer

Initiative: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

The dolls fling tiny blades at the party members, hoping to catch the intruders unawares.

1 Attack vs Leandro: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14
Damage on hit: 1d2 ⇒ 2 plus you will take Bleed Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 3. If you are flatfooted, take Sneak Attack: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7.

2 Attack vs Res: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29
Damage on hit: 1d2 ⇒ 1 plus you will take Bleed Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 3. If you are flatfooted, take Sneak Attack: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 2) = 5.

3 Attack vs Dr. Tovanarish: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28
Damage on hit: 1d2 ⇒ 2 plus you will take Bleed Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 1. If you are flatfooted, take Sneak Attack: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 5) = 9.

4 Attack vs Volidrian: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27
Damage on hit: 1d2 ⇒ 1 plus you will take Bleed Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 3. If you are flatfooted, take Sneak Attack: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 1) = 3.

MAP

Tybalt and Anuqa may act in the surprise round
After that:
Dolls
Tybalt
Volidrian
Dr. Tovanarish
Res
Leandro
Anuqa

Anuqa can tell these are constructs with a malign intelligence, but not much more with that roll.

Can we swap your last 2 rolls from different games? :(

The tiny blade clangs off Leandro's armor while he looks surprised, then annoyed.

Can we swap your last 2 rolls from different games? :(

If only...

Also, note I edited the post with the dolls' actions.

"The best I can do is go with what worked last time," Anuqa sighs (also, partially in relief the dolls didn't target him with their knives) before reciting an incantation that brings his hand to light again.

Casting the spell is all I can do in the surprise round.

"Don't Ma-rush-ta-ya friend Leandro and attack him, Doll-face." Tybalt says suddenly as the bloody doll charges forwards. The young mans eyes are wide open as he backs up slightly as his thighs hit the table behind him.

Surprise Round action, Start Inspire Courage

The dolls leap into melee, cutting with their tiny blades and showing obvious delight at the sight of human blood.

1 attack vs Leandro: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23 vs flatfooted. Damage on hit: 1d2 ⇒ 1 plus Bleed: 1d3 ⇒ 2 and Sneak Attack: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 4) = 10

2 attack vs Dr. Tovanarish: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17 vs flatfooted. Damage on hit: 1d2 ⇒ 2 plus Bleed: 1d3 ⇒ 1 and Sneak Attack: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7

3 attack vs Volidrian: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17 vs flatfooted. Damage on hit: 1d2 ⇒ 1 plus Bleed: 1d3 ⇒ 2 and Sneak Attack: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4

4 attack vs Res: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33 vs flatfooted. Damage on hit: 1d2 ⇒ 1 plus Bleed: 1d3 ⇒ 2 and Sneak Attack: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 6) = 11
Crit confirm vs Res: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25 Crit damage: 1d2 ⇒ 2 (For such dangerous little buggers, their critical hits are remarkably meaningless.)

Reminder: Bleed does not stack. On your turn, take bleed damage equal to the highest bleed roll you have been hit with.

MAP

Next up:
Tybalt
Volidrian
Dr. Tovanarish
Res
Leandro
Anuqa
Dolls

Do we take the bleed damage this turn, or does it go into effect on subsequent turns (y'know, as we bleed)? I read the definition and wasn't certain, but I thought it hit on the turns after the initial bleed hit was inflicted. So is Leandro's round one damage 11 or 13 (both with 2 bleed at the beginning of subsequent turns)?

You take your bleed damage on your turn, before taking any actions. It’s treated as a condition, so it is based on your turns, not theirs.

A creature that is taking bleed damage takes the listed amount of damage at the beginning of its turn.

You take your bleed damage on your turn, before taking any actions. It’s treated as a condition, so it is based on your turns, not theirs.

SRD wrote:

A creature that is taking bleed damage takes the listed amount of damage at the beginning of its turn.

Durrr, got it.

Dr. Tovanarish curses as the doll’s blade finds a tender spot. He raises his hands and a spectral mace streaks towards the doll that hit him.

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 221d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7.

Tybalt moves forwards and flicks out the whip towards the small doll, keeping out of reach of it's small arms. "Baby-doll, you ain't got the arms to reach us."

Move to K28 & draw weapon
Attack with Scorpion Whip against 2 Whip: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Damage: 1d4 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0
Continue Inspire Courage 4/13

Ignoring the doll attacking him for the moment, Volidrian steps into the flank with Dr. Ezrakion Tovanarish, square N29, and delivers a pair of quick cuts to murderous toy #2.
1st Attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 31
Damage 1: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
sneak attack: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 1) = 3

2nd Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15
Damage 1: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
sneak attack: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 4) = 10

Dr. Tovanarish’s spiritual weapon cuts at the doll, while Volidrian strikes at it with his blade. However, the evil doll seems somewhat resistant to Volidrian’s blow. I do not believe Volidrian’s melee weapons are magical. The hit was reduced by DR.

So far only #2 has been hit.

Next up:
Res
Leandro
Anuqa
Dolls
Tybalt
Volidrian
Dr. Tovanarish

Caught by surprise, Res is unable to avoid the doll's knives. They open large wounds around his neck and he begins to bleed. Grimacing in pain, Res takes a step to move into a better position against doll number 4 and takes a swing with his magical greatsword.

5 foot step to k29

power attack, two-handed, +1 greatsword: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
damage: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (1, 2) + 10 = 13

hp: 27/49

Leandro bleeds: HP 51/64 (53-2)

"Blast these tiny foul monstrosities!"

The paladin moves to aid Sir Res while calling upon his goddess for healing for himself and his comrades.

5' to K31, channel (1/7) for: healing: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 2) = 6

Everyone should be in range. I'm hoping this doesn't help constructs at all. It's not much, but it stops the bleed damage.

HP 57/64

The dolls do not seem to be healed by that channel.

Anuqa is up.

#2 and #4 have been hit.

Anuqa moves close to one of the damaged dolls (to L28).

"This hurts me as much as it probably will hurt you," the sorcerer mutters as he reaches out for the creature.

Touch Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Fire Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

If the attack deals damage, the doll must succeed on a DC 16 Fortitude save or catch on fire.

Anuqa's burning touch sets the doll alight and it writhes in agony before expiring on the floor.

With its fire vulnerability, that was enough to take it down.

Note: Leandro's channel would cancel everyone's bleed damage, so you are starting fresh this round.

Two of the dolls move to flank Leandro, deeply aggrieved by his use of holy magic. The third strikes at Volidrian.

1 vs Leandro: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24
Damage on hit: 1d2 ⇒ 2 plus Bleed: 1d3 ⇒ 2 and Sneak Attack: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 4) = 9

4 vs Leandro: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17
Damage on hit: 1d2 ⇒ 2 plus Bleed: 1d3 ⇒ 3 and Sneak Attack: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 5) = 8

3 vs Volidrian: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24
Damage on hit: 1d2 ⇒ 2 plus Bleed: 1d3 ⇒ 1

MAP

Next up:
Tybalt
Volidrian (Bleed 1)
Dr. Tovanarish
Res
Leandro (Bleed 2)
Anuqa
Dolls

Did either doll provoke moving in to flanking positions?

Dr. Tovanarish moves to Res’ side J29and takes aim at the ones flanking Leandro 4. He wills his spiritual mace to attack the same doll

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 121d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

crossbow: +1 Undead Bane Repeating Crossbow:19-20 crit X2 : 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 211d10 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 Add +1 if within 30'

The dolls took 5 foot steps only. No attacks of opportunity involved.

Dr. Tovanarish's crossbow bolt takes out one of the dolls. Two remain.

Next up:
Tybalt
Volidrian (Bleed 1)
Dr. Tovanarish (acted)
Res
Leandro (Bleed 2)
Anuqa
Dolls

Res steps up to attack the other doll threatening Leandro. "I feel much better Leandro, let me take care of this other doll for you." He brings his magical greatsword down on top of the doll trying to split it in two.

5 foot step to L30
Power Attack + Furious Focus: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17 damage: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (2, 3) + 10 = 15

Tybalt looks concerned at the damage these dolls are creating; "I would make jokes, but that'd be punching down. But I wouldn't want to be on a power trip."

Walking forward his whip flicks out to try and make the doll fall.

Continue Inspire Courage
Move to L29
Attempt to trip 1 CMB: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

"Leandro, step to your right"
Volidrian will delay until after Leandro's turn, in hopes of flanking #1

Res’a attack just misses the nimble doll, while Tybalt’s whip fails to connect as well.

MAP

Leandro, it appears Volidrian is hoping for you to step to K32 so he can move into the flank on the diagonal.

Next up:
Leandro (Bleed 2)
Volidrian (Bleed 1) (Delayed)
Anuqa
Dolls
Tybalt
Dr. Tovanarish
Res

Yup, I read his post. Just to clarify, aren't we supposed to hold our action until our name is bolded? That's all I was waiting for.

HP 57-2=55/64

Leandro manfully strangles any whimpers of pain, bleeds a little more, and steps into a position where he can harass one of the *#&$*#s while Volidrian, Shelyn willing, slices the thing into ribbons.

5' step to K32, channel again to stop the hemorrhaging.

healing: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 1) = 8

hp 63/64

Yes, you were right to wait (although I don’t sweat it if no bad guys were supposed to go before you). I just wanted to make sure you saw Volidrian’s post.

Leandro provides some needed healing and a strategic opportunity for Volidrian.

Volidrian and Anuqa are up.

Volidrian takes a 5 foot step to m30 and lays into the doll.
Attack 1: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17
damage: 3d6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 2, 2) + 4 = 13

Attack 2: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
damage: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 4, 1) + 6 = 14

Anuqa moves toward the doll that presumably Volidrian hasn't obliterated(whatever the shortest path is).

"Burn!" is all Anuqa bothers to say this time.

Touch Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
Fire Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
Additional Fire Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

If the attack deals damage, the doll must succeed on a DC 16 Fortitude save or catch on fire.

Since neither remaining doll had been hit, I applied the fire to 3, since 1 is likely easier to take down next round.

Fort save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20

Volidrian fails to strike the nimble doll, but Anuqa burns the other one severely. Somehow it manages to roll and extinguish the flames quickly, but the burn damage is significant.

The doll returns the favor and cuts at Anuqa.

3 attacks Anuqa: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20
Damage on hit: 1d2 ⇒ 1 plus Bleed: 1d3 ⇒ 3

1 attacks Volidrian: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24
Damage on hit: 1d2 ⇒ 2 plus Bleed: 1d3 ⇒ 3 plus Sneak Attack: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4

MAP

Next up:
Tybalt
Dr. Tovanarish
Res
Leandro
Volidrian (Bleed 3)
Anuqa (Bleed 3)
Dolls

Dr. Tovanarish gestures and the spectral mace flies towards the doll close to Volidran 1. He aims his crossbow at the other, trusting his spectral mace to make short work of it

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 81d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

crossbow: +1 Undead Bane Repeating Crossbow:19-20 crit X2 : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 121d10 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15 Add +1 if within 30'

{Rapid shot} crossbow: +1 Undead Bane Repeating Crossbow:19-20 crit X2 : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 211d10 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 Add +1 if within 30’ -2 For Rapid shot on both (included)

"Shelyn, bless this work and shield my friends!" Leandro cries, stepping as close as possible to his companions and gesturing in blessing.

Step to L31. Standard action, use 1 lay on hands to invoke shared defense (Su, does not provoke). All allies within 10' get +1 to AC and CMD and saves for 4 rounds.

Sorry, Anuqa, you're just out of range and I can't get to a place where everyone is in range.

"Volidrian, strike whilst I harass the thing!" Possible flank on 1 if Volidrian wishes.

Covered with blood and half healed wounds, Volidrian steps to N31 once again flank with Leandro.
attack 1: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21
damage: 3d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 3, 1) + 4 = 11
attack 1: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20
damage: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 4, 4) + 6 = 17

Tybalt gives a flourish with his whip as the doll comes closer & it flicks to the floor and with a fluid action he draws his rapier and pokes it.

Lingering Performance 1/2 - Inspire Courage still going
Draw & poke with rapier against 3 Poke: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 4 + 2 = 15
Damage if applicable: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Dr. Tovanarish’s arrow and Volidrian’s blade cut injure the doll, but it continues to flail about with its tiny blade.

Res and Anuqa are up.

Res's greatsword smashes the floor as the doll evades his blow. Frustrated, he lifts the sword again and strikes.

power attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18, damage: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (2, 1) + 10 = 13

"Thank you for the assist, Tybalt," the sorcerer says as he reaches out for the doll between them.

Touch Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28
Fire Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

If the attack deals damage, the doll must succeed on a DC 16 Fortitude save or catch on fire.

Res's attack swings wide and misses the doll, while Anuqa obliterates one with a fiery touch.

The remaining doll seems undeterred by the loss of its companions and slashes at Leandro.

Attack vs Leandro: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21
Damage on hit: 1d2 ⇒ 1 plus Bleed: 1d3 ⇒ 3

MAP

Next up:
Tybalt
Dr. Tovanarish
Res
Leandro (Bleed 3, if hit)
Volidrian (Bleed 3)
Anuqa (Bleed 3)
Dolls

21 meets, hp 62/64. Starting turn, bleed 3, 59/64.

"Have at, Sir Res," Leandro steps aside to make room for Res opposite Volidrian while he once again calls upon holy power to heal his comrades.

CPE: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 4) = 8 stops all bleed damage. 5' to M32. Kill this sucker!

"Are you alright Leandro, these bleeders are sure accurate." Tybalt saysas he steps forward and pokes at the remaining doll after it's frequent small cuts - hoping to place one of his own there.

Lingering Performance Final Round
Move to M30
Rapier to 1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Sorry, I cannot remember if I'm my own ally? If so +2 to the rolls

I believe inspire courage works on you as well.

Next up:
Tybalt (posted)
Dr. Tovanarish
Res (GM recommends you stop using power attack - these things are really hard to hit)
Leandro (posted)
Volidrian
Anuqa
Dolls

Dr Tovanarish aims at the last foe. His spectral mace bludgeons it as well[/i]

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 211d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

crossbow: +1 Undead Bane Repeating Crossbow:19-20 crit X2 : 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 251d10 + 5d6d6 + 100d6 + 1d6d19 - 100d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + (2, 6, 3, 2, 1, 3, 1, 6, 4, 2, 6, 3, 3, 4, 3, 2, 2, 1, 6, 6, 6) + (1, 5, 5, 4, 1, 6, 1, 4, 3, 4, 1, 2, 4, 6, 3, 1, 6, 3, 2, 5, 4, 5, 1, 6, 6, 4, 1, 6, 4, 1, 3, 6, 1, 2, 6, 1, 6, 6, 1, 2, 2, 6, 2, 6, 2, 1, 6, 4, 3, 2, 2, 1, 3, 6, 3, 4, 4, 5, 1, 1, 1, 3, 1, 4, 1, 5, 6, 5, 2, 4, 6, 4, 2, 1, 6, 1, 1, 5, 1, 2, 5, 3, 2, 1, 2, 3, 1, 1, 5, 4, 4, 5, 5, 1, 2, 3, 1, 3, 3, 3) + (4) - (16, 1, 15, 16, 3, 2, 4, 17, 1, 11, 2, 18, 6, 18, 18, 15, 1, 18, 18, 18, 11, 7, 12, 3, 8, 1, 4, 5, 11, 10, 6, 5, 8, 14, 10, 5, 19, 9, 18, 4, 12, 16, 6, 4, 17, 12, 7, 9, 15, 16, 2, 2, 9, 6, 18, 2, 1, 9, 17, 14, 5, 18, 7, 14, 14, 2, 4, 5, 15, 20, 12, 5, 12, 16, 14, 20, 6, 11, 6, 18, 12, 18, 16, 4, 17, 2, 1, 3, 17, 18, 13, 10, 3, 6, 4, 16, 7, 7, 15, 14) + 7 = -6031d10 + 5d6d6 + 130 - 2d6d6d6 + 2d6d6 ⇒ (8) + (3, 4, 4, 2, 3, 1, 6, 3, 3, 2, 3, 2, 1, 1, 4, 1, 1, 4, 2, 1) + 130 - (1, 1, 5, 1, 5, 5, 3, 2, 5, 3, 6) + (1, 5, 4, 3, 6, 6, 1) = 178

Helluva crossbow

Ignoring the 100d20 part... The spiritual weapon alone is actually enough to kill it, but the 25 attack roll on the crossbow certainly would have hit as well.

Dr. Tovanarish’s spiritual weapon and crossbow both strike and take down the remaining doll.

Out of combat.

Tybalt takes a breather as he looks around the room and points to the door at the side.

"I heard something from through there, let's take account of ourselves and try to find some more humour from the future." He whispers pointing to the door that they should explore.

Lol sorry. Posting on the fly during vacay. I usually quality check my posts. :P

"Anyone still injured, come to me. We should not proceed before everyone is healthy."

Drawing your attention to something from the last page:

An open doorway reveals stairs leading further up to the front second story.

There is no door that you need to open here. Also, there were no sounds heard from up those stairs (although feel free to roll Perception if you want to listen carefully at the base of the stair). Of course, Tybalt is on edge and this is a creaky old row house, so it could be entirely within character if he thinks he heard something - but you haven’t really.

Some of you did notice that the blood spots (which someone - presumably the dolls - tried to hide) form a trail that leads up those stairs. You have not yet found the toymaker’s body which Magritte said she found in the sitting room, so the blood trail could be the result of his body being moved.

Also, you had earlier noted a lot of papers and personal effects on the desk in this room. Let me know if you are searching that or anything else here.

Dr Tovanarish is drawn to the papers

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

Anuqa assesses the still-bleeding cut on his thigh.

"Yes, healing would be prudent."