First off, a small human child with pale blonde hair, pale skin, and simple clothing leads the way, chanting in some strange tongue, gesturing at the pair as a visible rip seems to form in the air releasing a wave of primal arcane energy to wash over D'witt and Xavorin, crushing upon them with a burden of tiredness and fatigue, .
Above the double doors, the upper door bursts open, swinging outwards as a small child, roughly 3' in height pushes them open. He is a short plump boy with a round boyish face, long black bangs, dark eyes, and hairy forearms, dressed in simple clothes, with suspenders and two wide belts. He holds two stones in his hands, lighting up the area and the combatants below. The light blocks out the figures within the mill's walls, as the group's eyes adjust to the sudden change in lighting.
From within the darkened mill, a deep male voice shouts out Father Destroyer, heed my call as the ground begins to shake, and ripples roll and tear at the ground in a flowing radius outwards from the doorway. .
A gray skinned rat-like man with long straight brown hair and a patchy bristled brown beard steps from the hedgerow. His beady bloodshot eyes take aim with a hand crossbow, shooting from barely 10' away at Sir Gareth's back, .
Also from within the dark mill, a female voice cackles proudly as a bright purple bolt flies from within the mill as the doors crack open, flashing towards Angel, .
Following the crossbowman, almost just appearing out of thin air, a large, long haired man, brown braids trailing down each side of his head and framing his fully bearded ruddy face, centered by a golden nose ring strides out of the bushes, releasing an arrow towards Angel's back, .
The crack in the double doors widens as a pair of large hands push out from between the doors, shoving them apart, revealing a large hulking human form, shorn bald and deeply tanned, dressed in sturdy leathers and chainmail, a massive long sword leaning by his leg. As the doors slide open along the mill walls, they jump track and jam at the end of their rails. leaving the mill open wide for the host of shadowy beings beyond. The figure takes up the sword and steps out of the mill, diagonally NE from the entrance. Some of you recognize him as having been in the inn dining hall this morning, a guest who had been sitting with a monkish man.
Further crying out from the darkness of the mill, a shout of Bowman rings out as a sickening, swampy smelling burst of nettles and barbs erupts from the ground near Carlson, evoking a Reflex Save from Angel, Carlson, Conner, and the Trooper to avoid the Damage. Trooper Dart rolls , taking 8 points of damage, grasping at his face and throat. The group recognizes the voice as that of the doppelganger that was Jaroo Ashstaff.
Bursting out of the dark, a balding half orc, in chain armor wielding a great axe charges Angel, shouting out For the Master oinkishly with a pronounced pigish nose, thin eyebrows, and deep set black eyes. Slight tusks separate and push out his pasty white lips, as he swings, .
Within the shadows, a man moves to the edge of the doorway, swinging a blade, reflecting the light in a dizzying pattern, . Other shadowy figures on horseback begin to move towards the doorway.
Conner stands from a prone position and jumps aside to avoid the erupting ground while firing two arrows at the small hairy child who threw the door open above the main doors.
Reflex:
LB ATT 1:
LB ATT 2:
LB DAM 1:
LB DAM 2:
[dice=Reflex]1d20+6
You guys are less than what they expected. They figured you guys would be dead at the grove, and the leaders would be the only ones to oppose their escape.
Don't forget the Will Save, that may reduce damage, and the Fort save.
Posted the map link in the discussion thread. The second arrow strikes the boy, but he seems to shrug it off.
Summary of Surprise Round effects on the party
Sorry, forgot the touch attack missed.
Tripped Prone
19 HP damage
Fort Save vs Poisoned Bolt
8 HP damage Acidic Nettles
15 HP damage Half Orc's blade
Tripped Prone
Reflex Save vs Acidic Nettles
Tripped Prone
4 HP damage Nettles
Will Save vs Primal Magic Deep Slumber
Tripped Prone
Not affected by Shadowy Man's display (darkvision)
23 HP damage
Fort Save vs Poisoned Bolt
Tripped Prone
8 HP damage Acidic Nettles
Immune to Sleep vs Primal Magic Deep Slumber
Tripped Prone
Not affected by Shadowy Man's display (low light vision.)
Both of Carlson's arrows sink deep into the chest of the hulking man, his raging expression barely registering the pain.
[dice=fort]1d20+10
Angel feels a slight tingle, a little nauseous, but nothing else from the arrow sticking from her shoulder.
Surprise Round
Sir Gareth senses something in the mill enough to cast Shield of Faith, but nothing prepared him for the onslaught that occurred.
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Sir Gareth likewise feels a tingling, nauseous feeling from his bolt wound, but nothing beyond that.
D'witt watches the doors as the group readies to breach the Mill when the sharp snap of a twig behind him catches his ears. In the same instance he swing his pistol around just as figures appear from the brush. D'witt makes a split second decision and fires at the small pale-skinned boy that seemed to be targeting him with a casting.
Trooper Dart
D'Witt
Sir Gareth
Shadowy Rider
Carlson
Conner
Pale Child
2nd Floor Child
"Father" Caller
Hand Crossbowman
Angel
Shadowy Man
Female Voice
Xavorin
Shortbowman
13' tall Man
"Bowman" Caller
Charging Half Orc
D'witt watches the doors as the group readies to breach the Mill when the sharp snap of a twig behind him catches his ears. In the same instance he swing his pistol around just as figures appear from the brush. D'witt makes a split second decision and fires at the small pale-skinned boy that seemed to be targeting him with a casting.
1d20+7+1
1d8+1
1d20+5
D'witt's shot hits the pale boy high in the chest, punching him hard, yet not ruining his concentration . The child succeeds in causing a primal rip in the mystic tapestry, and D'witt finds himself falling asleep as the others battle on around him.
For his surprise round action, Xavorin, realizing the group is in danger of allowing the enemy to escape, throws up a web spell at the side of the mill, the burst striking between the upper and lower doors, covering both in a sticky mass of strong ropy fibers. The boy in the doorway reacts quickly, , instinctively jumping from the doorway and grabbing hold of the pulley system hanging overhead.
The Shadowy Man in the double doorway finds himself encased in the mass as shouts and curses rise behind the impromptu barricade.
Beginning of Round 1, though some of you have acted as noted already.
Round 1 Actions thus far.
Trooper Dart collapses and rolls on the ground as the acid continues to burn his face and hands, as it does for anyone that failed the save vs the Acidic Nettles .
D'Witt sleeps peacefully, unaware of the fate of his companions.
Sir Gareth ???
Shadowy Rider attempts to charge through the webbing on horseback, Ride Check , pushing the mount forwards, Combat Maneuver check, , the horse breaking through, leaving it's rider stuck hanging in the webbing, charging past the combat and into the roadway.
Carlson fires arrows at and hits the big guy.
Conner fires arrows at the upstairs kid, causing him to loose his grip and fall flat on his back damage Reflex Save , his cloak catching and pulling free, changing his appearance to that of a rough and wild Halfling.
Pale Child shrieks happily in gnomish as he turns towards the group and recasts his slumber spell, this time aiming for the area between Carlson and Conner .
2nd Floor Halfling stands to his feet and throws a dagger at Xavorin Damage Crit Confirmation Damage will be 10 total.
"Father" Caller attempts to force his horse through the space occupied by the Shadowy Man, in effect attempting to run him down...
Ride Check though the horse rears, him staying in the saddle and riding out the horse's refusal.
Hand Crossbowman throws a handful of glittering dust into the air and disappears.
Angel ??? Takes 1 HP of Acid damage. I assumed she took the surprise round to stand, as it would have been ok to do so, she moves before the half orc.
Shadowy Man attempts to break free of the webs, fearing his companions moreso than the party but only makes it worse on himself.
Female Voice attempts to control her mount, to charge through the webbing , failing to do so and barely staying in saddle once more.
Xavorin ??? still prone, takes 26 HP damage this round.
Shortbowman, like his companion, sprinkles glittering dust over his head and disappears.
13' tall Man stalks forward and takes a swing at Xavorin Damage , saying Look, just stay down little man.
"Bowman" Caller, aka Jaroo, attempts to do what has been impossible, ride forth from the mill, Ride Check Overrun the man and webs succeeding and damaging the man in the process . He triumphantly sneers at the group before him, You fools will never learn. The Destroyer shall return, Mother Madness has foreseen it.
Charging Half Orc takes a 5' step forward, and swings his greataxe at Joman, writhing on the ground. Attacks , Damage , snarling, Boss don't need ya no more, boyo. His blade takes Joman's head clean from his shoulders.
Round 1
Sir Gareth feels the bolt in his ribs and ignores the blast of pain through severe practice and discipline. He calls on the healing from the Light of the Sword and charges the hand crossbowman.
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Round 1
Angel will LoH again as a swift and step back lobbing an alchemist fire into the mill..
Fireball squared is an 11d6 fireball..
Round 1
Sir Gareth feels the bolt in his ribs and ignores the blast of pain through severe practice and discipline. He calls on the healing from the Light of the Sword and charges the hand crossbowman.
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[dice=charge hand crossbowman]1d20+9+2
[dice=if hit, damage]2d6+13
The swing missed wide as the ratlike man takes a 5'step away from Sir Gareth, tossing the packet of dust upon himself, disappearing. As he fades from view, he says, Just a job pretty boy, just a job.
[dice=Loh]3d6+6
Round 1
Angel will LoH again as a swift and step back lobbing an alchemist fire into the mill.. [dice=LoH]3d6+6
[dice=Ranged Touch]1d20+6
[dice=Dam]1d6Fireball 1d100+1d100+1d100 squared is an 11d6 fireball..
[dice=Fireball]11d6
The mill detonates with a loud and deafening roar, the stone walls of the first floor doing much to direct the blast upwards instead of outwards. However fire does blast out of the open doors, even blowing the smaller door from it's hinges, sending bits of shrapnel into the mill yard, igniting what little flour dust is there as well.
Adjustments to Round 1 conditions.
Those inside the mill take the full damage, those outside take damage, Reflex save for half.
Also, those within 50' of the mill take a trip attack from the ground shake caused by the explosion, to be applied to your CMD. Failure knocks you prone, though you take no damage.
Trooper Dart Reflex save, not yet beheaded dies from the fire and heat.
D'Witt Asleep, takes half damage by default 12 HP, already prone
Sir Gareth Charges the hand crossbowman, Knocked prone
Shadowy Rider Reflex Save dies in a fiery cocoon.
Carlson Fires arrows, made Will Save, Knocked prone
Conner Fires arrows, Knocked prone,
Pale Child Gnome casts Deep Slumber, knocked prone, cap comes off, exposing a gnome from the inn. Takes 20 HP damage, collapses.
2nd Floor Halfling Reflex Save Still alive, knocked prone
"Father" Caller takes 42 HP damage, horse dies.
Hand Crossbowman 5'step into the hedgerow, sprinkles his dust, knocked prone.
Angel 5' step, 1 LOH, tosses alchemist fire, sets off detonation, needs Reflex Save, knocked prone.
Shadowy Man Reflex save Dies in a fiery cocoon.
Female Voice Takes 42 HP damage, horse dies.
Xavorin Scorching ray at the gnomish pale boy Damage
Shortbowman Knocked prone, move action to stand, sprinkles dust over self.
13' tall Man Reflex save Takes 25 HP damage and collapses.
"Bowman" Jaroo Reflex save Takes 12 HP damage, he and horse are still standing.
Charging Half Orc Reflex save Takes 25 HP damage, knocked prone, Move action to stand, Roars at Angel, You beeyopunta
Then she woulda 5' stepped and threw the flask..
Will Save:
Round 2
Sir Gareth sees D'witt go down unconscious and the hand crossbowman turn invisible. Without a melee target, he stands up and moves to protect D'witt.
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Angel takes a quick look to see if any help will be arriving soon..
and then attempts to evade the fireball that would surely kill her..
Round 2
If she isn't incinerated she will LoH and attack the half-orc..
D'Witt Asleep, takes half damage by default 12 HP, already prone...
Will Save:1d20+2
Carlson was correct, the gnome cast Deep Slumber, which catches Conner unawares, and he falls asleep. However, I will award that an explosion is not a "normal" noise, so between that and the ground quake should be sufficient stimuli to awaken Conner, albeit he will be prone and helpless until his turn on Round 2.
Angel takes a quick look to see if any help will be arriving soon..
[dice=Perc.]1d20+5 and then attempts to evade the fireball that would surely kill her..[dice=Reflex]1d20+6
Round 2
If she isn't incinerated she will LoH and attack the half-orc..
[dice=LoH]3d6+6[dice=Attack]1d20+10
[dice=Dam]2d6+7
I figured the blast Saving Throw DC equivalent to if the instigator had cast a Heightened Fireball, in this case Angel. DC 10+4+3 for DC 17. Angel took 25 HP of damage in the blast.
Also, I should have posted that the blast damage would indeed wake your character, should Sir Gareth wish to change his Round 2 actions.
Round 2 - EDIT
Sir Gareth sees D'witt awake and prone and the hand crossbowman turn invisible. Without a melee target, he stands up and moves to stop Jaroo's horse.
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Xavorin sees Jaroo trying to escape.
To hit
D'witt groans as the force of the explosion rolls him over.
Lifting his head he looks around to see his pistol near him. Grabbing his gun from the ground the tiefling climbs to his feet an glances around. Seeing only a few combatants D'witt picks the mounted bowman with Jaroo's appearance. Half out of tatical reasons, half personal. His tail slips into his belt pouch and pulls a loose shot and powder from it.
"Okay, mostly personal." He thought as he brought the pistol around and aimed down the barrel.
Round 2 Actions
D'Witt Shoots Jaroo with an explosive bullet touch attack
Sir Gareth Moves beside Jaroo's horse, weapon at the ready
Carlson ???
Conner ???
2nd Floor Halfling 5' step and attacks Sir Gareth, throwing twin daggers
First Attack Damage
Second Attack Damage
(edit Confirmation roll Double first attack damage)
"Father" Caller walks into the doorway, giving you your first look at the man behind the cult in Hommlet, an effete man with singed curly blonde hair, cut short and dirty, with a sharp axe of a nose, and a perpetual sneer twisting his mouth, showing his contempt for you all.
Meet your doom, slaves to false gods Casts a spell at Sir Gareth Ranged Touch Damage
Hand Crossbowman ??? Invisible
Angel ???
Xavorin Scorching ray strikes Jaroo
Shortbowman ??? Invisible
"Bowman" Jaroo Reflex Save vs Bullet Takes 31 HP damage Ride Check to Control Horse Casts Entangle over the area, centered from the hedgerow back towards himself, area covered in green on the updated map
Charging Half Orc Reflex Save for Entangle Entangled
edit: Halfling Reflex Save for Entangle Not entangled
Reflex:
Conner stands and fires two arrows at Father Caller.
Doom this!
LB Att:
LB Dam:
LB Att 2:
LB Dam 2:
Sir Gareth takes the twin daggers in the right and left shoulders, one near the heart.
He then meets his doom and the Light of the Sword.
Sir Gareth takes the twin daggers in the right and left shoulders, one near the heart.
He then meets his doom and the Light of the Sword.
I sincerely apologize Sir Gareth, I meant to include the remark for a Will Save, which may mitigate the damage from the negative energy bolt. I had it in my draft, but failed to copy it into the final post. I did previously when a similar bolt was cast at Angel, though the bolt missed. Please do so now.
Xavorin is not entangled. The area does count as difficult terrain, and each turn ended inside the affected area, a new save is required.