Variel's Reign of Winter (Inactive)

Game Master Neltji

Helgash has no drawn weapon as of yet, and proceedes moving forward, urged by the shouts from within - "Please, this is surely a misunderstanding - allow me to take a look at your friend, perhaps he can still be saved from this horrible mistake"

Helgash moves to the fallen man, and tries to assess his condition, if he arrives there without being attacked.

Heal: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

:/

Helgash you see the body of the fallen guard move. Hoping that he can be saved you move closer. A y do you realize that it is the web strands connected to him the other struggling guards that caused the man to move.

The tiefling does not hesitate, and lays one hand on the fallen man, if not to bring him back to consciousness, at least to make sure he is stable.

Lay on Hands: 1d6 ⇒ 4

I guess my Heal is telling me nothing(as expected with that crappy roll) - but my OOC math tells me he can't be already dead :D

--Status--
Lay on Hands remaining (4/5)

Gabryjel grins fiercely at Helgash's move.

Sweet! The tiefling's got 'em hoodwinked for sure... when they think he's on their side they'll never expect another shot!

As he watches Helgash bluff the guards, he takes another shot from his stealthed position at a new target.

Attack at a -2 for range -
1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 8 - 2 = 19

If it hits the prone target next to Helgash -
1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

He glances at Helgash and gives him a nod.

Nice move kid! Way to bluff 'em!

Gabe, who are you shooting at? The guy I just healed? I got a little confused because in one place it says 'he takes another shot from his stealthed position at a new target', which I assume is a different from the one you shot before? Then it says 'If it hits the prone target next to Helgash'

Also... Wouldn't you have noticed that Helgash cast a spell on the guy?

Gabe, who are you shooting at? The guy I just healed? I got a little confused because in one place it says 'he takes another shot from his stealthed position at a new target', which I assume is a different from the one you shot before? Then it says 'If it hits the prone target next to Helgash'

I would have hit the next target near you. In this case, I assume that the guys who are tied up in webbing are considered prone, though sometimes I'm not sure.

Also... Wouldn't you have noticed that Helgash cast a spell on the guy?

Gabrjyel isn't much of a caster, and has little knowledge of magic. I suppose it's possible that I'd notice it, but you're also 80 feet away, so I don't know.

To be honest, Gabryjel's been itching for some trouble since he got all sorts of crap dumped on him when he walked into the bar, which is unusual, because we all know that no one starts something epic in an RPG by walking into a bar... ;)

Gabe, I think he's more shocked that you're still shooting them while he's trying to heal them... I don't think he meant to bluff anyone, he's really trying not to kill them, while the rest of us want them all neutralized. At least that's my understanding of the situation.

Webbing does not cause them to fall prone. Everyone but 1 is in the webbing and thus benefitting from cover or improved cover. Gabe please tell me which guard, 1-6, you are firing at.

Helgash, you are just outside of the webs and can not LoH the guard yet. Next round with a succussful DC 17 reflex save you can reach him.

Variel hurries forward with Helgash until here is adjacent to him. Calling upon his ability to cast spells he creates an invisible force barrier protecting him from any attacks by the guards. No weapon is in his hands at the moment as me tries to assess the situation.

Venja, I think you’re right about him trying to save the guards for some reason; though at this point they’re the same scum who’s connected to the White Witch via her “muscle” as far as I can tell. I’d drop these bums like a bad habit, if I’m able to, that is.

Also, I know they’re not prone; but I assumed that if they were formally entangled with webbing that they’d probably be very, very easy to hit.

Also, it is not possible for me to believe or accept that a person who is enshrouded with thick webs like a cocoon would somehow benefit from any sort of protection whatsoever at all. I’ve fired too many bows in real life to believe that a person bound by anything would be harder to hit than a guy who is able to dodge about because he’s free to do so.

Variel – at this point I don’t know which guy is which via the 1-6. I know that there are 6 guys. One of them got dropped with the arrow and Helgash is trying to heal him. I’d pick the guy closest to Helgash that he isn’t trying to heal.

At this stage Gabryjel would rather kill the enemies of his new pal Hatch and his reasonable acquaintance Nayda.

However, lest everyone think I’m being one of those guys who puts social RP above the team, let me offer my opinions from an “out of game” perspective. Specifically; I’m guessing that if my shots hit the targets that the enemy’ll drop to negative (as I recall that the GM Variel allows the NPC’s to go to negative HP equaling Con – like he did at that cabin when he took over). In other words, this means that if they go down at all, unless my damage would be equal to their Con Negative (I’m assuming their Con to be anywhere from 10-14, with a minimum of 10 – so I’d need to at least do 18 points of damage with one shot to kill them outright – assuming they have d8 HP at maximum with a negative Con Modifier of 10 minimum, though somehow I’m betting it’s higher). But that’s unlikely. That said, I drop them to negative, Helgash can move forward to stabilize them with magic as needed, but his power shouldn’t be able to revive them, only stabilize them. That said, the next thing you know we got 2 guys unconscious (leaving 33% of their company out of commission and them without even taking a shot). This means that the rest of them have to decide if they want to continue this dance, or head for the hills – or, in other words, it should positively impact an Intimidate Check to get them to listen to whatever the Paladin wants to tell them.

From inside the house you can hear screams as a struggle is still taking place there. Then Nady's voice rings out I surrender, just leave my boys alone. They had nothing to do with this. Please.

Xanxan continues to try to slip in to help.

Let me know if I need to roll another stealth

Xanxan you manage to hustle p to the webbing as well but can't quite make it into the house with your slower speed. Next round, round 3 you will be able to make it inside providing you make the DC 17 reflex save.

With the presence of Helgash and Variel up front as well the webbing and being shot they have not noticed your approach yet. It pays to be small and well trained in staying out of sight.

Once I have Gabe's target determined and Venja and Beck's round two actions I will do the recap. Being to bed and hopefully will be able to update then in the morning. Night.

Beck can charge 60 ft. and i'd moved up 20 the previous round. Are there any enemies within range of that charge? and is Helgash in range of getting torched if I light up the Web spell?

Did the guy advance out of the webbing enough for me to club the guy that told us to drop our weapons?
club attack: 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 2 - 1 = 28 2h attack and AC16 due to buckler
for 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

confirmation: 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 2 - 1 = 23
for 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

I forgot that Beck had Alter Self-ed and got a +2 to str so i 2hand my club. -1 to AC and +2 to damage
Both Rounds Sheelah is moving in. Is this difficult terrain due to snow, or does she move at her full 40 ft/round? can i roll for her attack too?

Meh - I guess I'll go for guy number 1, then.

Seeing all hell break loose around him, Helgash tries to calm things down - "Friends! Please! A chance to parley!" - he shouts out to his companions, then turning to the guards within the webbing - "You cannot win, nor escape - stand down! I will heal your companion, and we can still part ways without shedding any more blood"

I am always in doubt regarding these situations - I already rolled Diplomacy before. I shouldn't need to roll again for every sentence, right? :D

Diplomacy in case I should: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

I better roll that save now so you don't end up waiting on me
Reflex save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Helgash, you see a couple of the caught guards start to listen to you. You feel that you have their attention and would have been able to resolve the guards outside in a peacable fashion. That chance is gone as they look up and see the one guard who managed to escape the webbing get hit by an arrow and bashed with a club. The guard drops from both of the successful attacks by Gabe and Beck.

Shelah is right by Beck's side and read to pounce on any foes that she is directed at.

Currently only the guards are caught in the webbing so lighting it on fire would not damage the group.

"STOP attacking!" - Helgash stands shouting to his companions, then moving towards the fallen man, immediately healing him.

Lay on Hands: 1d6 ⇒ 2

After he has stabilized the man, he stands up again, in front of the web, arms open and outstretched - "They will leave in peace!" - he adds, looking over his shoulder at the men trapped in the web.

Still waiting on Venja's action for round 2 and then will have the guards take thier turn. If I don't get it inthe next hour I will bot her and update over my lunch hour. Helgash if you want to change your action after you see the guards reaction that will be fine.

Deal

Venja moves forward but takes no other action this round... not inclined to heal the guards and no party members needing healing, she takes no other action than the move.

Venja moves up and keeps an eye on everyone, not doing anything either way to escalate or deescalate situation.

Bottom of round 2
Guard 1 bleeds out on the ground
Guard 2 combat manuever check 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19 free outside of webbing next to Helgash and Variel within pounce distance of Sheelah
Guard 2 combat manuever check 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 stuck in webbing 5ft in
Guard 2 combat manuever check 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 stuck in webbing 5ft in
Guard 2 combat manuever check 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21 Out of webbing and moves to attack Beck Killers! All of you. WE were here on official business. Kill them all!!!

He swings at Beck with his longsword hoping to take the offender out at the knees. 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23 for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 damage; crit confirm 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 damage. His rage at the atrocity of Beck makes him unhinged and his blow is accurate and powerful.

Guard 6 lies in the webbing status uncertain.

The combat and shouting of the guards outside make it hard to detect what if anything is happening inside.

Good Guys up.
Xanxan attempts to tumble and move his way through the webbing. his foot slips in the snow throwing him off balance as he ends up entangled and stuck just inside the webbing.

Glad that didn't confirm
Free action: Beck barks a Flank command.
Beck sidesteps as sheelah flanks, and then heraises his cudgel up high, "You murdered Haft an a girl-child who's soul were ripped out!" and then brought it down with one swift blow, ...
cudgel: 1d20 + 5 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 2 - 4 = 23
for 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 Non-lethal
confirmation: 1d20 + 5 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 5 + 2 - 4 = 21
for 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

"Happy, he's alive"

Waiting on Sheelah who looking at the unconcious man and still has her standard action

Xanxan dangles there, trapped in the web. In retrospect, I've done brighter things.

Venja moves forward and touches Beck with a healing hex.

heal hex: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Beck as a free cation to try and control Sheelah make a DC 15 handle animal check. If successful you keep her from attacking the guard who attacked you. Fail and she full attacks. Go ahead and roll the dice for her as well.

As Xanxan rise to move forward he gets stuck in the webbing that Venja cast. Hoping to free his comrade Variel grabs Xanxan and gives a pull. Hold on Xanxan I will get you out.

CMB 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 vs DC 17

the web strands are too strong for Variel and Xanxan is left stuck in the webs for the moment.

"Thanks for trying, Variel. Don't worry about me, it's the lady inside that we should focus on"

HA: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

Gabryjel smirks and sends another arrow flying; this time to the guard who recently who managed to escape the webbing but who was not yet attacked.

Attack -
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

If it hits -
1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Shaking his head, Helgash stays back focusing on his powers, on the one hand his gaze falls on the men they are fighting, scrutinizing them, and on the other he sends a breath of life towards Beck.

Then he turns to the guards - "I will not attack you, but will defend my companions from your assault. Stand down, and there will be one last chance to parley" - the tiefling insists with sadness.

Diplomacy (don't even know why I try): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

Move action: Detect Evil on the guards, Standard Action: Starting a Life Link with Beck, then an additional 5' adjustment away from the fray.

Goddess, please show me these men have darkness in their hearts, and are not mere cowed, shackled souls - show me that this is not all a terrible mistake, and I will amend my hand...

Xanxan notices Helgash's sadness, and tries to comfort him, "If it's any comfort, I'm not attacking anyone. Not that I have much of a choice but still, you look like you could use some good news..." He says as he dangles.

Top of Round 3
Xanxan moves up tot he web and tries to enter finding himself stuck within the strands. Variel attempts to free him but is unsuccessful as well. Beck, after receiving a hard hit by the guard unleashes his own vicious blow dropping his opponent into a heap. Luckily for the man the club was aimed at the solar plexus and only knocked the wind from him instead of killing the guard. Venaj moves up to heal Beck restoring him to full health. GAbe meanwhile continues to fire into the guards drawing blood each time.

Guard 1 down
Guard 2 hit by Gabe for 7 lethal damage and attacks Variel 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 damage
Guard 3 CMB 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 still stuck 5 ft in webs
Guard 4 CMB 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18 escapes from the webs and moves to BEck attacking him with the longsword 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11 for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Guard 5 dropped by Beck
Guard 6 unconscious

Venja attacks guard 2, who was hit by Gabe's arrow, with her hair, which she grows to 10' long with a simple thought as a swift action.

to hit: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

dmg if hits: 1d3 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Even though he is being attacked Variel agrees with Xanxan that the priority is getting inside the house to see what the commotion was about. With that in mind he again tries to grab Xanxan to get him free.

CMB 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Variel is apparently very inept and should have stayed with Aneira.

Does Helgash remember if there is a backdoor to Nadya's home? If so, he dashes around the house to get inside, while drawing his weapon. If not, could he remember a window that has not been covered by the webbing - if he does, he will dash over there then. If none of the above:

Drawing his weapon, Helgash shakes his head - even though more reassured that they are doing the right thing, he still feels that this could have been a terrible mistake.

"Stand down and surrender" - he urges their foes - "Drop your weapons, and you will be spared" - he finishes, moving in on the closest enemy, and trying to hit him with a non-lethal attack.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17

Bardiche Non-Lethal attack: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 6 - 4 = 12
Damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Helgash the is a window over by the kitchen that you think you could make it through. It will take you this full round to get there and into the house. Since you are in the kitchen you can't see what is going on in the other room exactly.

Beck side-steps into a flank against guard 4 and winds up and cudgels the man who attacked him for
non-lethal cudg-ing: 1d20 + 6 + 2 - 4 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 6 + 2 - 4 - 1 = 22
for 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 non-lethal

while Sheelah attacks, if the man still stands with a
Bite: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 - 1 = 5
for 1d6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 2 = 7
Claw: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (9) + 4 - 1 = 12
for 1d4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 2 = 7
Claw: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (18) + 4 - 1 = 21
for 1d4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 2 = 8

So that's 9 non-lethal, and if that doesn't drop him, 8 lethal, which totals 17 damage

Gabryjel will hold action until he sees the status of the men after Beck and Sheelah attack - who's standing and who isn't.

Once I know more, he'll act.

Beck continues to channel his inner hatred of the unnatural cold and takes it out on the guards before him. Is cudg-ing a word? His club hits solidly again to the body driving the wind out but not hard enough to break the man's ribs. Sheelah follows up with a crippling claw swipe raking the man while he is trying to draw breath. The combine attacks are too much for him and he goes down in a heap but still breathing.

Only guard 2 and guard 3 remain with guard 3 still stuck in the webbing.

Only guard 2 and guard 3 remain with guard 3 still stuck in the webbing.

Gabryjel turns and takes a shot on the Healthiest guy who is not webbed -

Attack with bow -
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

If it hits -
1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

EDIT: Critical Confirm?

Confirm with bow -
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

If it hits -
2d8 + 6 ⇒ (2, 3) + 6 = 11

doesn't it take a 20 to crit with a bow... or do you have improved crit feat?

I agree Venja but regardless the attack still hits guard 2 just no threat.

Gabe takes a moment to line up his shot against the last remaining standing bandit out of the web. The shot is true and on target but not as deadly as Gabe would have liked. Instead of hitting hetman dead in the chest, the guard turned and the arrow hits and sticks in the left arm. The guard cusses at you swearing to rip your heart out with his bare hands if he has to.

I agree Venja but regardless the attack still hits guard 2 just no threat.

Terribly sorry you guys; I forget the appropriate Crit Range of a longbow.

Yup, what else do you do with a cudgel? Beck Tavis, don't care bout names he's takin, jsut dishin out some vicious buisnasty and stern cudgin's, YO!
Beck'll prolly take a swing at the other fella that's up to knock him out. next round, since he'll be able to charge easily

Gabryjel turns and takes a shot on the Healthiest guy who is not webbed -

He's out to kill Xanxan! ;)

Xanxan I still see you as in the web as Variel failed twice to pull you out. Go ahead and try to get out if you want Xanxan but the web may be a moot point in a minute anyways.

The last guard drops his weapon and calls out that he surrenders since 4 of his companions are down. The last guard still has murder in his eyes as he target Beck with a large swipe of his longsword. 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19 for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

From inside you hear a man call out. Remove the webs and drop your weapons now or I will slit her throat. Once done with her I will then start in on the children. You have 6 seconds to obey.

Hearing the threat, Xanxan tries to slip out of the web regardless of whether it vanishes or not
Escape Artist vs DC of Web 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

Having wiggled free, he tries to stealth in where the hostages are
Stealth: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Remove the webs and drop your weapons now or I will slit her throat. Once done with her I will then start in on the children. You have 6 seconds to obey.

Hmm... Wait, we got six seconds to put down our weapons? Only six seconds to comply? Damn, what the hell kind of time limit is that? Oh well - it could be a lot Worse...