To Rappan Athuk (Inactive)

Game Master brvheart

"Lads are thorough" - Aggrammar ponders - "Dat's a good thing" - and moves closer as they investigate the room.

A spider jumps out of its hiding place and attempts to bite Mojo
bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20 damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Make a Fort Save Mojo DC 14

Fort save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

O Me Miseram!

The rogue is stunned by the speed of the spider's attack, the venom explodes in his wrist like a mace hit. He stares down at the creature in horror.

Owww!

Initiative: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

init: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

STR damage: 1d2 ⇒ 2

init: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

Init: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

"Get that spider! If no one else has the magic to do it, I've got a vial of antitoxin."

Init : 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

"watch out Mojo "too late

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Initiative: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17

Lomyldyr moves to a position where he as line of sight of the spider and then fires on it with his longbow.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 5 - 4 = 5
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 6

init Aggrammar: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

Initiative Order Round One
Aggrammar
Lom
Spider
Mojo
Sorek
Lars
Myrick

Aggrammar moves in behind the lads - "Get it!" - he urges them on.

Starting Sermonic Performance (+2 to your hit and damage rolls people, and saves vs. fear).

bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20 damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

[dice=bite]d20+2 [dice=damage]1d6

Make another Fort Save Mojo and for two more rounds until you save.

Dismayed at seeing the Spider(not your friendly neighborhood kind) attacking little Mojo, Sorek springs into action trying to knock this thing off Mojo

move: into melee range

attack#1: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
damage#1: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 5) + 6 = 16

attack#2: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
damage#2: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 3) + 6 = 11

not his finest bit of work

Myrick tries to put the arachnid down as quickly as possible.

attack: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 2 = 13
Damage: 1d10 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 2 = 10

Lars will also move in and take a stab at the spider.

power attack
to hit: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13 damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

We are surely rolling up a storm.

Fort Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

The goblin withdraws carefully watching the nasty creature and holding his arm as at it begins to swell. Now there is a second set of punctures higher up.

Put it any expletives you like here! Mojo just withdraws.

And the three of you miss as its AC is 14. Mojo take another.
STR: 1d2 ⇒ 2

SORRY! I keep forgetting Aggrammars Sermonic Performance even with his reminders

with Sermonic Performance +2, Soreks 2nd attack would hit ac 15 and do 13 damage

attack#2: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
damage#2: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 3) + 6 = 11

edit: and it looks like Lars would hit ac15 for 10 dam

Yep, forgot it as well. Getting sloppy.

The spider is dead then, 75 XP.

"Aggrammar... the Spider got Mojo!"

If ye lads keep forgetting it, I'll stop usin' it!

"Dang boy, that one got ye right" - Aggrammar approaches Mojo - "Ye look... Greener, of sorts" - he adds, examining the goblin.

"Here, drink this!" - he presses on, veritably pouring some foul tasting liquid substance down Mojo's throat - "There's a limit for how green anyone can get" - the dwarf chuckles.

Antitoxin: If you drink a vial of antitoxin, you get a +5 alchemical bonus on Fortitude saving throws against poison for 1 hour.

If ye lads keep forgetting it, I'll stop usin' it!

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NOOOO dont stop. it made all the difference

Seeing that Mojo is in good hands Sorek begins to search the room thinking that the spider may have made a nest here and filled it with it's victims possessions

perception inside the room: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15
perception inside the room: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

The various contents of the storeroom, if searched, include the following more unusual items: 12,104 cp in a non-trapped box, a silver plate (50 gp), a bag of 245 sp, and a box of spices (200 gp).

I believe Mojos taken 4 Str damage. He may want to rest for a bit before continuing with exploration.

"Mojo...you don't look too good. Do you want us to rest here for a bit til you feel better?"

And still has two more saves to make.

The goblin slurps down the dwarven potion, staring at his visibly bigger arm. He grimaces at the horrible taste and looks into Aggrammar's eyes to see if this is a dwarf joke.

Round three Fort save: 1d20 + 4 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 5 = 11, Round Four Fort Save: 1d20 + 4 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 4 + 5 = 29

Eventually he senses the intense pain reducing.

STR: 1d2 ⇒ 1

"So we gonna hole up here while Mojo recovers? think he's down 5str. poor little green guy's not looking to good"

Could I have also helped with Heal on top of the Antitoxin?

Heal: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24

Also, is this temporary ability damage? Meaning, can it be healed with Lesser Restoration or...? (I have a level 2 open slot)

Lomyldyr nods at Sorek, "I'm fine with resting, if necessary."

"Sorek, have we cleared all the rooms on this level? If so we can stay here, but should we go back to town and purchase more supplies with the riches we have found? It would help us survive further in."

It is temporary damage that can be healed with lessor restoration.

"we still have down this hallway and back through that stream where the exploding zombies jumped out at us. If this level is similar in size to the others, we've probably explored about half of it. All of us are in good shape except for Mojo. . If Aggrammar can get him patched up... We can probably explore the rest of this level before we get too tired. How's that sound.? . Clear this level and then back to the Ferry for some Good Hot food, not trail rations. "

and purchasing more supplies with our vast riches is the plan :) another 1500 xp til 5th (which we should get to on this level of the dungeon) then back to the Ferry to resupply, some time for Lomyldyr to craft some items and then off to the real RA

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"Fair enough. I don't seem to be effected by these zombies, I will lead the vanguard. Please direct the assault Brother Sorek, there are souls to put to rest."

Before casting any spell though - how long would it take Mojo to recover his stat without lesser restoration?

5 days at one point per day. I think that we can use your Heal check to offset the last failed Fort Save in which case I am only down 4 points. DM?

The small greenskin starts to bob and weave until he grabs the nearest wall and dumps his backpack and shrugs off his bow. "Dat speeda gots me good, me bad mistaken in dare. You be leafin' me now, masters?"

5 days (or 4 if my Heal check can be used) is toooooo long :P

"Let's bunk down for a few minutes lads - if Lord Thyr is inclined ta listenin', I'll try ta alleviate the damage done to ya" - the dwarf points out, pulling out his holy symbol, and falling into meditation - "Leavin' ya? Don't be daft - I told ye I would be watchin' ye - I ain't done watchin' yet" - he winks at his greenish companion.

If we can bunk down for a couple of minutes (I believe 10), I'll pray for a Lesser Restoration spell.

"Ye're in luck Mojo - Thyr seems ta think ye're worthy of his attention" - he smiles at the goblin, placing a hand on his companion's head, and praying for the relief of his condition.

3 rounds casting time.

Lesser Restoration (STR): 1d4 ⇒ 3

Maybe we should add Lesser Restoration to the list of eventual wands to buy ;)

"Tanks. God god you be 'avin'. Tank you."

seeing the goblin regain his green color...he was lookin a little gray

You look better Mojo. Ready to explore some more? Nothing Aggrammars healin touch can't cure"

assuming yes :)

We exit the room and go east down the hall at the intersection Sorek peers down the hall both ways trying to determine where to go.

1=north
2=east
direction of travel: 1d2 ⇒ 2

East it is

perception for first door we come across: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27
perception for first door we come across: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29

if no traps or magic(DETECT MAGIC) are found on the first door we come across we'll open the door and go inside after DETECTING EVIL. If no evil detected Mojo and Sorek lead through the door. If evil detected Myrick and Sorek are first in

If traps are detected on the door we'll wait for Mojo to disable it before going in.

perception inside the room: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25
perception inside the room: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

disclaimer: please consider this post to be null and void if it separates the group or if Mojo and/or Myrick are not available to complete the actions described in the post

and lesser restoration wands are DEFINITELY on the shopping list

Room 17

This room is painted with murals depicting five men in white robes standing next to each other (these are the first and subsequent high priests of the healing order). The last figure in line has had its left hand blacked out with paint, but the others are not defaced in this way. There is a large bloodstain (very old) in the center of the room.

checking the East door

perception for first door we come across: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13
perception for first door we come across: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

if no traps or magic(DETECT MAGIC) are found on the first door we come across we'll open the door and go inside after DETECTING EVIL. If no evil detected Mojo and Sorek lead through the door. If evil detected Myrick and Sorek are first in

If traps are detected on the door we'll wait for Mojo to disable it before going in.

perception inside the room: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23
perception inside the room: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30

disclaimer: please consider this post to be null and void if it separates the group or if Mojo and/or Myrick are not available to complete the actions described in the post

This room contains no identifying decorations or furniture. There are a
few small holes drilled into the stone walls to hold torch sconces, but the holes have nothing interesting about them.

The goblin winces as he flexes his poisoned arm and puts up a half grin for the others, "I can do what you tell me to do."

He winces again as he shrugs on his backpack and a small trickle of greenish blood escapes from the puncture wounds. He hides the arm and wipes it away.

Then he resumes his roguish duties and helps check for traps.

We're in room 18 and examining the East door

perception for first door we come across: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16
perception for first door we come across: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

if no traps or magic(DETECT MAGIC) are found on the first door we come across we'll open the door and go inside after DETECTING EVIL. If no evil detected Mojo and Sorek lead through the door. If evil detected Myrick and Sorek are first in

If traps are detected on the door we'll wait for Mojo to disable it before going in.

perception inside the room: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32
perception inside the room: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28

disclaimer: please consider this post to be null and void if it separates the group or if Mojo and/or Myrick are not available to complete the actions described in the post

Room 20

This room contains a rotted bedframe, a nightstand, and a wooden chest under the bedframe. The chest has already been broken open, and is empty. There are three pictures on the nightstand, each of which is a charcoal sketch of a different woman’s face. There is nothing of value in the room itself.

The goblin checks the base of the chest, measuring it carefully to be sure that the inside doesn't have a false bottom.

Checking the east wall for secret doors thinking that maybe this string of rooms heading East might continue?

Perception : 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28
Perception : 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32

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This is the new Discussion thread.

Having shoulder surgery today, so I'll be offline the rest of the day, and don't hold much hope for tomorrow. Bot as needed.

Hope all goes well!

Good luck.. May the blessings of Cayden and Pekko be with you

Hope the shoulder surgery goes well. Don't think I will need to bot, but will if necessary. The party will be travelling mostly.

surgery went fine, but one handed posting is a bit of an issue. Working on how to do things given the sling. Will resume once that is resolved.

Glad it went well:) Takes me two hands, feet and my nose!

If Stephen hawking can do it with just his mouth, one hand should be easy. .

But Seriously good luck with the recovery

Yeah, Lars. Hope you have a quicky recovery.
Ha, get it? Because we both play in that MM3e game and thats your hero's name. Everyone made the pun there so I'll make it here...where it isn't so... relev... nevermind.

I am not sure how much into the story you all would like to get. If you want, we can get deeply immersed and do some role playing in Zelkor'S Ferry.

Sorry for my lack of posts. Working for one of the world's largest theme parks takes a mental toll. I've got a three-day weekend starting with a trip to the springs early tomorrow. Will try to make a decent post soon.

Which theme park do you work for? One of my players worked as a security guard here for Sea World for many years before finally getting a teaching job. It is up to you all to set the pace. RL has to take priority sometimes.

Universal Orlando. It's just now changing from really slow to stupid busy.

Yeah that is a busy one. We don't quite compare to Orlando here, but we are close.

Well we definitely need both roles filled. One full Divine and one Full Arcane. I agree w/ brv heart the Theurge is an extra but truly doesn't completely fill either role.

BTW I came across this prestige class which I think would come in handy in Rappan Go to Soul Warden.

either Arcane or Divine can become one but as its #channels per day are controlled by CHa the most optimal build would be a Life Oracle but a cleric Sorcerer or Wizard can become one. Take a look.

Sorry to be away the weekend. My home computer decided to tell me "Operating System not found." -.-'

No problem Jark you might want to check out the app Wayfinder. . It's a really convenient way to post from your phone

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What is your OS Jar'k, 7 or 8? I am not much help with 8, never used it.

I had Vista >.< Computer was from 2008. And I really do need to check out wayfinder.

@Good Thomas What did you decide on keeping THomas vs introducing Illirio (the wizard) here IC at the Ferry?

My thoughts: Looks like we're going to the Mouth of Doom not Rappan at first. I think we can get along without a wizard at first but before we reach the point on no return in Rappan(no idea of where that will be) we'll need a wizard or arcanist.

Are you thinking of playing GT (a character that we thoroughly enjoy having with us) for a couple of levels and then introducing your wizard? Or just let things play out and see what happens.

Just asking because if you are planning to do an IC switch at the ferry, now is probably the time to start working on that w/ brvheart.

Do you still have your windows disk? You can boot off of it and run a chkdsk /mbr. Go into the bios and make sure it is seeing the drive your hard disk may have failed also. Make sure you don't have a disk in the drive or a flash disk or phone plugged into it. Those will also cause the error.

Bios showed my hard disk. I was getting an error for a long time it it not recognizing the device plugged into the something that started with an "i". I can't remember right now. Nothing was plugged in and I rebooted several times. I tried to hit F8 for safe mode and the entire just freezes.

My hard disk died 2 years ago. No resurrection spell would work. I bought a windows 8 laptop and found many details frustrating at first but now after multiple updates I'm very happy with the OS.

goodluck i'm not a computer guy so cant offer any meaningful help

Hey Lars.. Hope at least one arm is working well. You don't want to anger Pekko. I'm sure in the religion somewhere there is a bare minimum number of 12 oz. curls required as a daily part of the worship.

The left hand can do the hauling.

A+, Network +, Security +, MCP, MCSE, MCTP, and MCITP. Forced retired by disability.

@brvheart I'd like to get your ruling on this before it comes into play.

On my belt on my right hip I have a specially constructed pouch. The sole purpose of this pouch is to hold my ioun torch securely and to release it quickly when needed. All I need to do to release it is give a quick tug to the cord at the bottom of the pouch and the ioun torch falls out and begins circling my head.

drinking a potion is a standard action. This will take significantly less time and effort.

should this be an immediate, swift or free action

Immediate actions are those that allow you to interrupt the flow of combat such as casting feather fall, free actions are such as drop an item or speak. Since you are not actually retrieving a stowed item it could be argued that this rises to the level of a swift rather than a move being a monk. You are allowed one swift action per round.

Looking at your party:

Aggramar Cleric
Good Thomas up front fighter
Lars secondary fighter and cleric
Koan trapfinder and secondary fighter
Jar'k bard and support character
Sorek to me this is the odd man out and probably the best suited for replacement for wizard, but that is just me. I would hate to see the party lose its up front fighter to fill that role. Just my humble opinion. Otherwise you are looking at recruiting another player.

Well. I could also switch. Not hard to be support and arcane glass cannon. I just wouldn't be up in melee anymore. Maybe.

What? You don't want to be up front with your quarterstaff? I had a wizard that did that in 3.5. He was never further than 2nd in the order of march. Liked being up front so he could cast lighting bolts without worrying about hitting his party. Started out at level 1 standing on tables behind the party fighting with his staff and was just plain lucky with it so he never quit! He never went down in combat though:)

So where we going all?

I really want to keep Sorek.

He does fill a primary melee role. Just not in a traditional way. Damage per round will not be a problem.

MeleeUnarmed Strike with Pugilist Stance +7 (2d6+5/19-20/x2 B,P,S)[+2BAB, +5 WIS] [Damage: 1d6 unarmed strike, +1d6 Pugilist Stance, +5 WIS]
with Flurry +5/+5 (2d6+5/19-20/x2 B,P,S)

If you think his AC is too low and he will lack durability I can replace his lvl1 Stalker Art Evasion with

Options for filling the Arcane role:

A) recruit another player

B) have Jark fill the Arcane role and Aggrammar go back to Evangelist

C) Good Thomas already has Illirio ready to go

If we go with A). Aggrammar has volunteered multiple times to fill the Arcane role. And should be given the opportunity to fill that role and we would have to recruit a full divine caster.

I don't want anyone playing a character they don't want. But I do want to play Sorek.

Lets try to get this ironed out today. I don't want the lvl1 characters in his Old school Rappan Athuk campaign to get to 4th level before us.

Jar'k here.

Alternative option for 'A' going along with Aggrammar's volunteering for Arcane role.

-I have this level 3 oracle of life designed for another game. It was rolled stats, but hers are very near 20-point buy (17 points. Would just need to drop the Kin Guardian trait and extra money. I also need to change spells to normal casting (the DM of that game wanted to use words of power). Also switch stats and class if brvheart would prefer plain cleric. That would free-up Aggrammar to fill arcane if he would rather do that than play cleric.

If we go 'C' It is possible that Sorek and Jar'k can hold the line (maybe) with the aid of Aggrammar up front.

@Brvheart- Why go quarterstaff when sorcerers (multiclass or straight) can pick up all simple weapons for free? Or go half-elf/human to get a better reach weapon on wizard.

I think Jarks proposal is a good one.

It lets:
A)Sorek stay Sorek

B)Good Thomas stay GT

C)Aggrammar fill the arcane role that he has volunteered to multiple times

and fills our need for a full divine and a full arcane

that would give us
Zoey(Jark) life Oracle
Good Thomas up front fighter
Sorek mobile up front fighter
Lars secondary fighter and cleric
Koan trapfinder and secondary fighter
Aggrammar changing to full Arcane

Jar'k, I am 25 pt buy not 20 btw so you can add the points up to that. Well, at least you would have a full arcane and divine. As for the other party well they only have about 200 XP so far so I wouldn't worry too much about that!

Oh, right on the 25 points. Not sure where I got the 20 from. Maybe it is not having coffee this morning that is the issue. I'll work on updating Zoey in case we go that route. Her plan was much different, but as she is from a dead game, well that doesn't matter. Originally, she was going to multi-class paladin, but I will keep her full divine. She is able to still be supportive. Just need to drop power attack for that.

@Aggrammar and Good Thomas

what do you think of the proposed ideas?

They have been out hunting. Bagged a deer and a black bear.

Thomas will probably eat the whole deer by himself

I think Thomas's rations are 1 GP/day. It could be worse, dwarf and elven rations are 2 GP!

makes sense to me. I need to teach him my trick of concentrating for a round to satisfy all my bodies needs for food and water.

Otherwise we are going to need a bag of holding real quick to hold all his food.

I don't know how well he is going to be able to fight with deer slung over each shoulder.

the only reason elf rations are more expensive is they are too picky about their food. I bet Thomas will eat anything

That is why his are cheaper Sorek!

@brvheart you mentioned that your resident power-gamer was going to take a look at Pathfinder Unchained. Has he given you a report on it yet? Doesn't look like it will impact any of our characters, but I'm curious none the less.

There are many different ideas in there. Not all of them have to be implemented. One that comes to mind would be the Stamina System. Specifically giving Fighters automatic access to it, I think it would be cool for Thomas.

Talked to him Saturday and he had not had a chance to pick up his hard copy from his parents house where he had it delivered yet.

So we going to kick this pig?

Hey guys brvhearts old Rappan campaign started on may 29th and they already have 219 posts we have 491. At the rate we're going they'll have more posts than us by the end of the week.

What do you say can we pick it up a bit? We've got a solid GM who has run Rappan multiple times. Let's take advantage of this . If this falls apart it's on us not the GM.

Don't worry I am not going anywhere Sorek. I am used to slow spots. Everyone gets busy sometimes:) Hey, sometime my wife wants to be able to get out of town. Wanted to this last weekend but it didn't work out. Oh well. I have also set the other game up for a faster posting rate, 4-5/day vs 1. Some of my players are good to post 1-2 times a week in Razor Coast. It is up to you to set your own pace:)

ok just wanted to make sure that a this slower pace wasnt going to turn you off.

So it's up to the rest of the group. I'll go along with whatever pace you want to set hopefully a bare minimum of at least one per day during the weekdays.

I know Lars had surgery and it sounds like Koan may have run into a rough spot. so yes RL happens. just hoping to create and sustain some posting momentum. hope everyone is well
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