Thornkeep: Enigma Vaults Table II (Inactive)

Game Master Awenydd83

Karasuma proves that although he is not a meat shield, he is more than capable of handling his own business!

The snakes retaliate
Red vs K: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Blue vs K: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
But they both miss!

Yoon runs forward and swings, but is unable to connect with the writhing monsters.

Amiri follows, but with the same results.

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Karasuma
Red
Blue- 23
Rolando
Jirelle
Yoon
Amiri

Rolando smiles and sings a fast-paced song, and the spirits of the honored dead rise up to join you in battle!

Standard: Start a weapon song. Everyone gets a +1 weapon for all of their weapons. Amiri, I'll give you frost on your sword (since it's already magical) and Jirelle, I'll give you Keen. 15-20 threat range? Nuts! Also, everyone can make a slam attack with the spirits. It targets an adjacent living opponent and can't benefit from flanking or anything. The to-hit number is 3 + whatever your character's base attack is. The damage is 1d4 + 3.

Move: Into the room.

Effects--Flagbearer: +1 morale to attacks, weapon damage, and saves vs fear, charm, compulsion. Weapon Song: Everyone gets a +1 weapon, except Amiri who adds frost and Jirelle who adds keen. Lesser Spirit Totem--everyone gets an extra melee attack with the spirits.

GM, since my init was actually first, can Amiri make an attack with the spirit? If not, I understand.

Jirelle is too far away to be useful, so she moves forward, drawing her rapier as she does so.

Rolando. I will give it this time since no one had a clue what you could do with your buffs..

Amiri, Go ahead and make the rolls for that this turn.

Thank you!

Spirit's slam: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 121d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

The tengu pulls back a bit so theoretically the 'top' snake moves towards him, opening up the target so Jirelle can get a crack at it as well. If it should drop before that happens, all the better.

Readied Action, Swing at anything entering adjacent square non-party member with MWK Cold Iron Elven Curve Blade, Crit on nat. 18-20, +1 morale: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 7 + 1 = 251d10 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 1 = 14

Casper the Friendly Butt-Kicker(If Opponent moves up): 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 = 91d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Weapon Song makes it a +1 sword, so add another point of damage. :-)

Amiris' spirit misses the snakes.

With Karasuma backing away, the snakes attack the nearest victim, with red latching on. The constrictor gives her a nasty bite, but the wiley barbarian escapes the grasping coils.
Red Bite: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Blue Bite: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
dmg: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Grab: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

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Party
Red
Blue- 23

Looking squeamish for a second, Yoon spreads her arms wide. The fire in her hand vanishes for a split second before a loud roar and flames envelop her body.

"Blue is like water, which should be burned away!" shouts the child as she shoots fire at the blue snake!

Ranged Touch, Burning Infusion: 1d20 + 8 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 8 - 4 + 2 = 25
Damage: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (2, 4) + 2 = 8 DC 16 Reflex or be on fire until extinguished.

Well, now it looks like I want one of these..... Free action to pop the light, move action to Gather Power to negate burn, standard action to use Burning Infusion Blast

The downside of Yoon is a max of one burn. (I used Yoon the other day in a RL game.)
Also, If I understand the pregen sheet correctly, you can get a bonus to hit and damage when you burn (even though the cost is reduced by Gather Power) ... or maybe I'm understanding it incorrectly, and maybe that's only if there is burn *after* the reduced cost of Gather. (Something for me to take to the rules questions thread I guess. Anyhoo, yes, Yoon is fun.

Jirelle steps up and dances over the snakes.
Acrobatics vs CMD+5(opp square)+2(neighbor): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
Aaaand, that's probably not enough, so she gets stopped, and provokes.

Despite her stumble, Jirelle's rapier lashes out, snicker-snack.
Rapier v red +flabearer: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 1 = 27
CONFIRM Rapier v red +flabearer: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 1 = 20
Rapier damage+flag: 1d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 1 = 11
Additional (if confirmed) Rapier damage+flag: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 1 = 4

Actually, after rereading the infusion's descriptor, I made a mistake. The attack would be a 23 to hit, not a 25. As for burn, Yoon can use it six times a day, but it's going to hurt without being nullified, which is why Gather Power works out so nicely. If she keeps a point of burn, that is when the power creep starts, as that point of burn keeps the Elemental Overflow active until she rests, and setting things on fire with the burning infusion makes it easier to hit things overall.

The tengu grouses a bit as the snake fails to take the bait, and takes one step backwards before attempting to launch himself over the (blue) snake in front of Jirelle...

Acrobatics check vs. Blue 5+CMD+2 for Red: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25 Looks like he made it? If so, flanking is in effect on Blue if it is still alive, otherwise disregard the flanking bonus as there's a swing at Red

MWK Cold Iron Elven Curve Blade(Crit on natural 18-20), Banner, Morale, Flanking(Blue Only): 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 7 + 1 + 2 = 231d10 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 92d6 ⇒ (2, 6) = 8

Jirelle and Karasuma, you both each get a spirit punch as well, and Amiri will too on her turn.

Rolando advances slowly, still singing and readying to strike a snake with his flag if it approaches.

ready action to hit, surprise weapon, weapon song, heroism: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 17

Damage, weapon song, flagbearer: 1d6 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 8

Song: 10/12 remaining

Sorry, was in shock at probably making the roll!

Thumpbuddy(On Blue if still standing, otherwise Red): 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 2 = 111d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

I was also distracted by possibly confirming the critical. (And by travelling to Puerto Rico. It's beautiful here.)

Spirit attack: 1d20 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 4 + 3 = 25
Spirit dmg: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Target red, if it's still up, otherwise blue.

Her large bastard sword starts to emanate a cold aura and Amiri tries to hit the red snake with a heavy blow.

Atk Btd Swd + PA: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 7 - 2 + 1 = 112d8 + 7 + 6 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (3, 3) + 7 + 6 + 1 + (1) = 21
Spirit's slam: 1d20 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 4 = 121d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Oh Lord...

Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
Yoon sends a burst of fire at the blue snake. It is singed, but it avoids catching fire.

Nope, not high enough.. but neither was theirs!
Aoo: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

Jirrelle tries to jump over the snakes, but isnt able to. Instead, she slices a deep gash along one of her opponents.

Karasuma manages to do what Jirrelle couldn't, and slices the head right off of his snake, and his spirit slams the red snake for a good hit.

None of the other attacks hit.

The red constrictor lashes out at Amiri
Bite: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
but misses.

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Party
Red- 21
Blue- 23

Well done, surround it! Rolando says as his song ends abruptly.

Delay--if Amiri can fall back after attacking or if Jirelle can advance, I'll then move up and strike. No more song for this battle, though. Enhancements and spirits go away, but flag still active.

Amiri tries another hit in the red snake with her sword.

After she moves back 5-foot step, "Come, Rolando!" she screams while gives some space to the skald hits the snake.

Atk Btd Swd + PA: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 7 - 2 + 1 = 122d8 + 7 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 4) + 7 + 6 + 1 = 23

Right! Rolando says, stepping up. He nods to Karasuma and waits, poised to attack.

Move action: Engage snake

Standard: Ready to attack when I am flanking with Karasuma, surprise weapon, heroism, flanking: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 30

Damage, flagbearer: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 = 4

Amiri, I moved you straight back instead of to the side as I assume you don't want to jump off the bridge. ;-)

"Good job on the shift! Keep up the pressure!"The tengu nods and slides over to catch the remaining serpent with vigorous action!

MWK Cold Iron Elven Curve Blade, Flanking, Banner (on Red): 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 261d10 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 1 = 152d6 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4

The child looks at everyone's practiced moves and smiles slightly. Without spreading her arms wide, Yoon sends forth another burst of flame!

Ranged Touch, Burning Infusion: 1d20 + 8 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 8 - 4 + 1 = 10
Damage: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (2, 2) + 2 = 6 If the attack hits DC 16 Ref again.

After she tries to shoot the constrictor with the hot flames, Yoon screams out in pain and doubles over for a moment before she stands up again. Flames seem spark from behind her eyes as a nimbus of flame begins to surround the girl, slowly rotating as if there were some slow updraft around her.

One point of burn for 4 non lethal that can't be negated without a full 8 hours rest. Elemental Overflow is now in effect!

LOL. Thank you, Rolando.

Amiri steps up and tries to slay the snake with a powerful blow, but the writhing thing just barely moves out of the way.

Rolando manages to slice another small gash on the snake, before Karasuma manages to finish it off.

Yoon, you can have back whatever charges or consumables you spent on that last attack, and remove the 4 pts nonlethal.

As the last snake falls, they both evaporate into nothingness, leaving the party on the bridge. Before you is a door, at the end of the bridge is a lever, and 20' below you is a cross corridor. What next?

"Rolando, do you still have your servant for the door?"

"Let's push the lever before we cross this door, what do you think?"

"Rolando, do you still have your servant for the door?"

Of course! But the lever gives me a little pause. Perhaps we should search for any danger before I give the command?

Perception, search for traps on lever and door: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

Of course! But the lever gives me a little pause. Perhaps we should search for any danger before I give the command?

"Ok, I'll help you."

Aid another: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

Perception(aid): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

You find no traps or anything suspicious about the lever. It is a lever, and if pulled, it will do whatever it is meant to do.

While everyone else is looking at the nifty lever, Karasuma is looking at the door, attempting to discover means of opening it.

While it is tempting to think that the lever does the trick, there's also the concern that the party will be split if the lever makes that bridge spin to another location.

Perception(+1 for Traps)on door: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

Amiri pulls the lever.

There are no traps on the door, and there is a simple handle that allows the door to be opened.

When Amiri pulls the lever, there is an extremely loud rumbling and grinding as the bridge begins to slowly turn and descend. The bridge corkscrews downwards until it is at the level of the cross tunnel.

The bridge is now the yellow lines, and I have moved everyone that was on the bridge. These people are now 20' below Amiri and Karasuma, who remained on the ledge by the door.

Karasuma just *stares* at Amiri. "..."

Then he looks down.

Then he *stares* at Amiri again. "..."

Okay, I officially have nothing.

LMAO @ Karasuma!!!

Alrighty, I'll take of the burn!

Yoon looks up at Amiri and Karasuma, waving as she lowers down. "Bye bye! Maybe we find a way to get you both here?" She looks at the others, trying to think of a plan.

Pull the lever again! Rolando yells up to the others.

I can't access the map on my phone, but I have an idea if the map looks like what I think it does.

Yep, pretty sure it looks just as you imagine it.

If the lever is down by us, Jirelle pulls it.

nope. The lever is up on the ledge

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"Are you SURE you want me to do that?" The tengu seems unsure. Too many variables, not enough information, this could kill someone in our group if it doesn't work right.

Yes, pull it. Unless you want to go back to the Grand Lodge empty-handed.

I found no traps with a 28. I'm reasonably certain that if you pull the lever it will raise us back to you.

Karasuma pulls the lever. "If I've condemned you to a death by falling, I'm REALLY SORRY, GUYS! We'll get you out somehow!"

Karasuma pulls the lever, and once again, a great rumbling fills the air as the bridge slowly returns to the top level.

See? Nothing to worry about. Now, which way, the door or the lower level? We can just tie a rope around the lever and pull it when we're all on the bridge.

The tengu lets out a slight sigh of relief when the bridge comes back up, but is still watching it nervously.

"I'm of two minds on this. First thought says this is the top level, work our way down. Second thought is 'work our way up'. I'm a bit conflicted."

"I like the idea of starting deeper and moving up. Shall we investigate the single door lower down?" (Examine the hallway on the bottom left, and the nook on the bottom right of the lower hallway)

Alright, let's try the lower level first, Rolando says. He ties a rope around the lever.

Everyone on the bridge, now. You too, he commands the unseen servant.

When everyone is on the bridge, the Taldan pulls the rope to the side to switch the lever over.

This way, if need be, we can have one person climb the rope and flip the lever to bring the rest of us back up quickly.

That's two for down and one undecided. I will give it some more time to let some others weigh in with an opinion.

Amiri laughs a lot with the situation she created when pulled the lever.

"Sorry, guys! I'm kind of impulsive, you know? I'm with you, let's check the lower level first."

Then she goes to the bridge.