Wight Stuff (Inactive)

Game Master Jeff Przybylo

Leena cast Detect magic and looks for some loose dirt, sand or gravel.

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

The spawn are down, so it should be Group A, except...

A horrid voice sounds from the middle of the room. The baron...will not be pleased....no...matter...come children!"

There is a rustling of feet being dragged along ground strewn with leaves and other detritus, and dark figures loom out from the night...

Group A...

"Oh, this can't be good."

Finnian moves quickly to the first advancing spawn and lays into it.

attack vs spawn 3 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
damage 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

oh well, had to see low rolls eventually :)

Bubo quickly drinks the elixir, swishing it in his mouth before spitting it back into its flask as his previous extract takes effect. He then moves closer to his party. "Don't get separated!"

Drinking the elixir then moving to I-5.

Leena casts Shield and moves to join Finnian.

AC 20 move to G3

Kit'Arr smells, more than hears, the creature move next to her. The stench of the grave assaults her nostrils just as a terrifying whisper sounds in her ear.

"Now you...will join them... my pet." The creature appears behind her, clawing at her face. It is only her extraordinary senses that save her as she ducks just in time to avoid the attack.

Kit, then spawn.

"Oi! Found him! Stinky isn't it?!"

She calls out as she retaliates with her claws

Attack 1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Attack 2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Damage 1: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Damage 2: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Kit's claws tear a bit dead flesh from the creature, causing it to groan. The sound is echoed from all of the smaller creatures in the ruins.

It is easy to see now that they are - or were - young in life before they became...changed. Children, or at least teens, the monstrosities shamble forward to grab and tear at you.

Once again, Finnian manages to deflect a swipe with his rapier, while Leena is saved only by the translucent power of her Shield spell. The rest of the creatures close in...

Next Round: Group A, then creature, Kit, spawn

Bubo places the elixir back into his haversack before his hands busy themselves with creating another bomb, quickly throwing it at the spawn on the side he's protecting.

Bomb (ranged touch): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Damage (fire): 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (5, 3) + 5 = 13 splash damage 7, DC 17 Reflex halves

He takes another step back, staying close to the party.

Standard action to throw bomb at the spawn on I-9 with splash affecting J-8. Move action to place elixir back in my haversack, and 5-foot step to H-4.

I think that's a miss. GM, if it is, you or I can roll misdirection to your preference.

Finnian continues to fight the spawn he's facing then shifts back to protect Leena's flank.

att vs spawn 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19
damage 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

"You shall pay for what you have done!"

Leena steps up to the Wight and put all her focus into casting without creating an opening.

Concentration DC 17
Concentration: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18

Leena's sword emits sparks as she slashes at the Wight
Spell Strike Shocking Grasp: 1d20 + 12 - 5 ⇒ (17) + 12 - 5 = 24
Damage: 1d6 + 9 + 4d6 ⇒ (6) + 9 + (6, 1, 6, 1) = 29

Leena does not relent and follows the first strike with another
Attack: 1d20 + 12 - 5 ⇒ (16) + 12 - 5 = 23
Damage: 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

If The wight goes down with the first strike Lena will turn around and attack the wight behind her.

The bomb scorches two of the spawn, mixing the smell of burnt flesh and undead rot.

Finnian jabs at one, dancing away after dealing a vicious hit.

Leena's attack causes the spawn in front of her to jerk spasmodically as electricity arcs through it. Then it collapses, dead. Her follow up hit on the wight does severe damage, quite enough to anger it.

'Nooooooooo.......' it screams. It snarls at Leena and strikes, its claws raking her face. 2 hp damage and a Will save Leena. As it tears those claws away from the magus' face, tiny gossamer thread-like wisps of her soul stretch to the wight's hands...

Kit, then spawn

"Got your back Leena!" she calls as she moves up to destract the creature, then lashes out with her claws again 5ft to F6 toflank

Claw 1: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 7 + 2 = 22
Claw 2: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 2 = 24
Slash 1: 1d6 + 2 + 2d8 ⇒ (3) + 2 + (7, 6) = 18
Slash 2: 1d6 + 2 + 2d8 ⇒ (3) + 2 + (7, 3) = 15

Will: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

It doesn't matter in this case, Kit, but where are the 2d8 for your damage coming from?

The wight clenches its fists, the tendrils of Leena's being swirling about them. It raises its arms up, and drinks in the essence as the shimmering threads of soulstuff pour over its face. -1 negative level, Leena

Kit'Arr tears into the wight, ripping the undead creature to the bone. It screams in agony, falling to the ground in a heap.

Will get the spawn turn posted later today / early tomorrow.

Her sneak attacks are d8s because of her vicious claws ability. Also, you don't get an initial save vs a wight's energy drain. The save comes 24 hours later to prevent it from becoming a permanent negative level. And yes, I am quite scared as two hits auto kill me :)

^^ what he said =^^=

love Catfolk (would that be considered a fetish?)

love Catfolk (would that be considered a fetish?)

Nope, maybe a preference, but not a fetish. I'd rather not explain the difference on the boards ;) =^^= and yes, i am not ashamed to say, i am considered a Furry =^^=

Her sneak attacks are d8s because of her vicious claws ability. Also, you don't get an initial save vs a wight's energy drain. The save comes 24 hours later to prevent it from becoming a permanent negative level. And yes, I am quite scared as two hits auto kill me :)

I understand the 'next day' roll, but that doesn't work well in this format. Better to pass/fail now. In fact, it gives the PC two chances to avoid the effects becoming permanent, as it were. I suppose I am unconsciously using our RL house rule, but I'd rather give you a save than not.

No prob, GM, was just making the reference. I'm cool with whatever way you run things :)

The remaining 'children' shuffle forward, intent on tearing you limb from limb. Leena manages to whirl and parry the attack on her. Kit ducks and spins , avoiding the two spawn assailing her. Bubo's spawn misses horribly, stumbling as it swings.

The final one's eyes glow with cold fire as it rakes Finnian, drawing blood, and more...2 hp dmg and a Will save Fin 'Miiiinnne...' it rasps in a high-pitched voice as it tears shreds of Finnian's soul from his body.

are we up now?

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Oops, yes. You all go, as the lead wight was the only one separating your Init passes.

Will Save 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12

Finnian feels a little of his life force slip away. Realizing the danger he goes back to a more cautious attack.

att vs spawn 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
damage 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Leena grips her sword with both handand takes a swing at the wight right in front of her. Leena backs away quickly and releasing her left hand from and with a quick gesture unleashes two missiles.

Ridill Attacking thee darkness are we?

Spell combat Melee: 1d20 + 12 - 2 - 1 ⇒ (16) + 12 - 2 - 1 = 25
Damage: 1d6 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16

Magic Missile: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 1) + 2 = 4

5 foot step to E5

Bubo, trapped in a circle of spawn despite his party around him, gives up an opening to concoct another bomb, throwing it with a spin at the spawn to his right.

Provoke an AoO from the spawn at I-5, bomb H-6 with splash affecting the group around except the square Kit is in.

Bomb (ranged touch): 1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 7 - 4 = 10 -4 from firing into melee
Damage (fire): 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (5, 4) + 5 = 14 splash damage 7, DC 17 Reflex halves

Well, that's not good. I'll leave misdirection to you but I can't choose squares to avoid splash damage on a miss.

Finnian kills his spawn with another deft thrust through the abdomen. Nearby, Leena continues her onslaught by destroying the spawn in front of her.

Bubo's throw is sent errant as he ducks a swing by the nearest undead. Fortune smiles upon him though, as the bomb falls between the the wights next to him, showering them with fire.

Kit...

She does a tumble to H7 to flank the undead creature. Then slashes at it
Tumble: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25
Claw 1: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 2 = 24
Claw 2: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 2 = 23
Damage 1: 1d6 + 2 + 2d8 ⇒ (4) + 2 + (4, 5) = 15
Damage 2: 1d6 + 2 + 2d8 ⇒ (4) + 2 + (4, 6) = 16

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Kit'Arr, all teeth and claws, tears the spawn apart.

The remaining two wight-spawn scratch frantically at Bubo and Kit'Arr, to no effect.

Can't roll above a 6...New Round: you all are up again.

Bubo steps back and throws a bomb at the remaining spawn.

Bomb (ranged touch): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
Damage (fire): 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (2, 5) + 5 = 12

5-foot step to G-4 and throw a bomb at the spawn at I-5.

Finnian moves over to flank with Kit and, still fighting cautiously, attacks one of the remaining spawn.

att. vs spawn 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
damage 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
confirm crit 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
additional damage 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

assuming that the last two drop....

"So, I wonder who this "baron" is that the big one was talking about?"

Fire and sword finish the last two spawn.

You are left standing in the ruins, a chill wind blowing across the hilltop. You notice all of the spawn are, or were, young people generally in their teens. One stands out in particular, a girl, maybe sixteen, who looks every bit the noble despite her efforts to 'dress down'. Her father, the Baron, will want her body returned...

"Lets take her remains back..."

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Bubo nods after taking a quick glance around for any remaining spawn. He begins preparations to handle the body for transport.

"Search the ruins for anything of use as well. The wight may have, ah, kept things of interest."

A quick search of the ruins finds the stash of the wight. A few coins, some odds and ends like love letters and the like. Under a rock near the stash is a set of jewelry. A golden comb set with sapphires, a necklace of pearls, and a mithral locket, with a picture of a beautiful girl inside. The inscription says: 'To Giselle, ever the star in a father's eye.' All told, there is 2,000 gp of valuables here.

Now then, how do you proceed to return to the Baron? And what do you do when you get there?

You set out early the next morning. There is no sign of the old woman. It is a long, somber trip, gray skies threatening rain above. Soon enough, the walls of the Baron's manor can be seen rising above the woodlands ahead. A man dressed in the livery of the Baron's house gallops up to greet you.

"You have returned! Gods be praised!" he says jubilantly. His bright smile turns to a frown as he looks about. "Where...where is Giselle?"

Lets finish this, just some RP at the end...

Finnian stands in back and can't quite meet the baron's eyes.

I'm sorry, your Grace, but there were no survivors. The foul creature has been luring children up there for a bit, there were several others besides your Giselle as well."

"Your Grace, we have brought back her body along with her effects so oyu may give her a proper funeral.

Bubo lets the others speak but shows the Baron the locket.

"We did bring her remains sp you may get some closure" she adds

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The man's stern face softens as tears form in his eyes. He vaults from his horse just as a troop of armored men, riding hard, catch up to him. Their captain begins to protest, but is cut short by a sharp look from the Baron.

The Baron takes the body of his daughter from you, pausing a moment to uncover her face. For a long while, he looks at his slain daughter, while you and the Guards look on. Taking her up in his arms, he climbs into his saddle and spurs forward to retrieve her personal belongings. "These belonged to her mother, and to her mother before her..." he pauses, gathering himself. "You have done me a great service. Many would have written her off in her evil state, or taken the jewelry and claimed there was nothing to be found. Your dedication and honesty will be rewarded." He reaches into a saddlebag and pulls out a bag of coins, tossing it to Leena. "One thousand crowns," he says, drawing murmurs from the guard. "and my solemn oath to assist you in your further endeavors. See my major-domo." He yanks the reins around and rides off.

The bag contains 1000 pp. The offer allows you to pick one magic item of a value up to 3000 gp. This going to skew the WBL for Finnian a bit, but not horribly. The rest of you will have to get your 'WBL Stimulus' to get to the 10,500gp to the level 5 limit, if you aren't already there. Thank you for playing, and feel free to provide feedback

MUCH THANKS =^^= this little feline rogue will use it accordingly. so if i am correct, 2000gp each and a magic item worth 3000gp? if so, can i rather pay and extra 1000gp and have both my character's clawblades be made +1?

Well, 1000pp = 10000 gp, so 2500 per PC. And any crafting is done in the EE gameplay tab, but in this case, yes they will do that for you.

Hence i asked. Thanks. also, i thought we were 5 PCs.. my bad. still, much thanks :) Next level, shadow dancer!

Thanks a lot GM. Lots of fun and excitement [Energy Drain is somewhat scary at 2nd level :) ]

Thank you very much, GM! :D I can't think of any complaints on the game. You rolling for the results speeded things up but I think it would make things clearer if you showed the dice rolls or at least where you rolled for it. Like, if you rolled for Finnian's Will Save, just a note that he passed or failed it there.