Karayan |
He looks closely at the crossbow
"Errr, does anyone of you have bolts? Stupid thing didn't come with them!"
In disgust he lowers the crossbow and steps closer, still peering closely at the purple mite and intones impetum amicum tuum
Murderous command DC 17 with -2 on his will save
The World's Most Interesting GM |
Hengist and Hayden's missiles strike true and last two mites fall from the wall with a pair of dull thuds.
Karayan you may recover your spell.
END COMBAT
_________________
__ Hengist
__ Karayan
__ Sir Hayden
__ Balgrym -6 hp
__ Mr. Monty
__ Nina
__ Alexis
Hengist the Mighty |
"Hmph!" Hengist recovers his shuriken. "Strange little beings. What do you suppose they did here? I suppose it's of little matter, since they were bothering Uori and his kin." He peers at the exit to the north, raising the torch high. "Do we press on?"
Mr. Monty |
Monty waves his hand at Nina, cleaning her of the mud and water that had been clinging to her dress. She still looks peeved, but walks over and picks him up, grumbling a bit.
Let's. I've got a bad feeling about things, and the sooner we move the better I'll feel.
Alexis "The Odd" Trismegistis |
Alexis tends to Balgrym's wounds.
cure light wounds: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Karayan |
"Wait a second, I will get their darts. That will give me something to do if we find ourselves in another combat."
Balgrym One Hand |
Balgrym gathers his chakram and shrugs. "Well, that was pointless..." he grumbles.
He nods to Alexis. "Thank you for the healing."
The World's Most Interesting GM |
Alexis Initiative: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (15) - 1 = 14
Balgrym Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Hengist Initiative: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19
Karayan Initiative: 1d20 ⇒ 20
Mr. Monty Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Nina Initiative: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
Sir Hayden Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
Initiative: 1d20 - 5 ⇒ (8) - 5 = 3
The party scrambles their way up the shaft which in turn becomes a straighter tunnel with smaller fracture tunnels running along it's flanks.
Hengist the Mighty |
Hengist raises the torch and proceeds cautiously down the tunnel. "We went upward--do you suppose that this tunnel leads out?" he asks the others.
Creepy_Nina |
Nina, holding Monty close, walks ahead, looking around her and taking use of her dark vision to peer into each fractured crevice for dangers.
perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Monty meanwhile assists as best he can, though he can only see in the light.
Perception Aid another: 1d20 ⇒ 2 +4 to spot things monty could spot in the light.
Welp, they found rocks. Possible stones. Hard to tell.
The World's Most Interesting GM |
The accustics are such that party members near the back of the marching order can hear noises from the front of the line with crystal clarity. From further ahead the party hears shouting filtering through the tunnel.
"CRAP! As the legendary Gregaro Voth- *pant, pant* successfully battled the wild--whoah--beasts in the deepest reaches of the Mwangi- *pant, pant* don't pass out *pant, pant* Mwangi Expanse, so shall I-I defeat you, foul servant of Lamashtu! *pant, pant, pant* ...Who am I kidding!? *pant* I'm gonna die."
"MOOO!"
"YIKES!" That sounded closer.
"MAHOOOOOO!!"
Hengist the Mighty |
"That sounds like Janira's voice!" Hengist exclaims. "Quickly! To her aid!!" Lifting the torch high, he breaks out into a jog, following the tunnel toward the voices.
The World's Most Interesting GM |
Up near the front of the line Nina notes the rocks (definitely rocks, not stone) and something dripping from the ceiling....
Each character may make one knowledge check. Open all the spoilers that apply.
Round 1! (Theme ♬)
The Bold May Act!
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__ Karayan
__ Hengist
__ Nina
__ Mr. Monty
__ Alexis
__ Sir Hayden
__ Balgrym
__ [Unidentified Goop]
Map Updated
The World's Most Interesting GM |
Nina rushes ahead! As she passes one of the opening another ball of goop from a side passage, crawling along the wall snaps a translucent pseudo-pod at her, barely missing.
purple readied slam v Nina: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10 damage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 + acid damage: 1d3 ⇒ 3 grab?: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Karayan |
"Nina! Get back here, together we are strong! What is that thing anyway?" he shouts while drawing his blade.
Sir Hayden Greyrun |
Sir Hayden steps forward and spots another creature on a nearby branching tunnel. "Balgrym, there! Another one!" He draws an arrow and fires it in a single smooth motion over the dwarf's head.
Shooting Purple
Attack (PBS, cover): 1d20 + 4 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 + 1 - 4 = 19
Damage (PBS): 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 1 = 9
The World's Most Interesting GM |
Sighting along the new part in Balgrym's hair (eyebrows really) Sir Hayden sees the small blob suddenly sputter and deflate. It slips from its roost on the wall to the floor with a fading, squelching sound.
Round 1! (Theme ♬)
The Bold May Act!
_________________
__ Karayan (still has a standard action available)
__ Hengist
__ Nina
__ Mr. Monty
__ Alexis
__ Sir Hayden
__ Balgrym
__ [Unidentified Goop] (purple down)
Map Updated
Hengist the Mighty |
Hengist hurries forward, torch high. "Draw it back here, Nina!" he calls, planting his feet and readying to strike if the ooze moves up to him.
Looks like someone marked the purple ooze as dead on the map...if that's an error, then the attack below goes to the purple ooze. If it's not, then it's a readied action if blue ooze comes within range. EDIT: Ninja'd by the GM! The attack below is readied.
Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Creepy_Nina |
Nina yelps in surprise and drops Monty to the ground who uses a 5-foot step to stand behind Nina as she begins slashing at the thing with her claws and fists.
Claw 1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Claw: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Claw 2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23 Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Claw: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 If confirmed + Claw: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Slam: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Claw: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Alexis "The Odd" Trismegistis |
It is literally all Alexis can do to keep pace with her mostly taller and lighter-armored companions.
I double-move.
The World's Most Interesting GM |
Whatever it was is dead.
Nina again needs a towel.
END COMBAT
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__ Karayan
__ Hengist
__ Nina
__ Mr. Monty
__ Alexis
__ Sir Hayden
__ Balgrym
[ooc]Map updated[/occ]
Karayan |
"Allow me" he says as he approaches Nina. He casts a spell and the splatters disappear.
Prestidigitation
He looks at the others "I am sorry for not contributing anything to these fights. If it weren't for you I would probably not manage to get out of here alive."
Hengist the Mighty |
Hengist chuckles. "Nina appears to be one of the strongest warriors here!" he says. "We all pale in comparison to her strong arms. But hurry, now! The tunnel is long and Janira is still battling that cow-beast!" He urges the others on toward what is hopefully the exit.
Balgrym One Hand |
Balgrym reaches up to feel the new part in his eyebrows. "Eh. It'll grow back. Let's get back out there to Janira!"
The World's Most Interesting GM |
The steep tunnel opens up on the side of the mountain in a narrow valley between rugged foothills. The sun is nearly spent for the day. It's trailing beams painting the heights leaving the valley in near twilight. Still the light is better than the blue-green of the caves below.
Ahead lies a stream whose water is hastened by runoff from a recent storm further up the mountains. A ledge to the south rises up to the nearby forest canopy. Just beyond the stream a winded Janira wearily dodges a giant, frothing beast-man's axe!
Balgrym Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Hengist Initiative: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19
Karayan Initiative: 1d20 ⇒ 17
Mr. Monty Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Nina Initiative: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19
Sir Hayden Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Janira Initiative: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
1d20 ⇒ 3
Map updated!
Janira Gavix, Pathfinder |
Janira seems to be reciting something through gulps of air, but just the sight of the little halfling battling the huge war-painted minotaur is inspiration enough.
When she notes the party's arrival, her eyes grow wide and she shouts "GUYS!"
Using it as a distraction Janira lobs a big wobbly sack of something at the minotaur. "Ugh!"
Janira tanglefoot bag v minotaur (fatigued, inspired, ranged touch): 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 1 - 1 = 15
minotaur reflex save DC 15: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
The bag hits and sticky goo splashes out of it all over the hulking brute.
The World's Most Interesting GM |
Condition - Inspire Courage +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects, and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
BOSS BATTLE - ROUND 1! (Boss Theme ♬)
The Bold May Act!
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__ Janira -17 hp, 1 nonlethal, fatigued
__ Hengist
__ Nina
__ Karayan
__ Sir Hayden
__ Balgrym
__ Alexis
__ Minotaur! -7 hp, entangled
Map Updated
Creepy_Nina |
Nina calls out loudly and begins rushing forward, the little man cradled in her arms.
Hold on Janira! We're coming!
Double move action.
Mr. Monty |
As Nina runs forward, Mr. Monty begins chanting a spell, placing his hands on her as he she holds him, channeling arcane power into her body.
Enlarge person, target nina.
The World's Most Interesting GM |
As Nina runs forward, Mr. Monty begins chanting a spell, placing his hands on her as he she holds him, channeling arcane power into her body.
Enlarge person, target nina.
I'm going to need a concentration check for that. Your 'mount' is moving quickly through difficult terrain. Nina isn't running so it's only DC 11.
Alexis "The Odd" Trismegistis |
"Wicked fool!" Alexis calls out in a surprisingly authoritative tone. "I affix thee under the judging gaze of Arthro'thriq!x'vhuun!!!"
I cast doom, DC 15!
Hengist the Mighty |
"BEAST!" Hengist roars, as he sees Janira fending off the minotaur below. "Come now! FACE ME!" He charges through the others, down the slope, and pushes through the underbrush, making a beeline for Janira.
Double moved.
Sir Hayden Greyrun |
"Janria, get back!" The knight rushes forward and momentarily drops to one knee. For a moment, you think he's wounded until you realize that he's praying!
"Bless me, Dawnflower, as I fight to save our friend. Lend your fire to mine to drive the darkness back."
Hayden stands again, raising his bow towards the minotaur. He calmly draws and fits an arrow, then draws back the bow string and releases, sending it at the beast.
Smite Evil (+2 to attack, +1 to damge, +2 to AC vs minotaur)
Attack (smite, IC): 1d20 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 4 + 2 + 1 = 16
Damage (smite, IC): 1d8 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 7
Karayan |
He moves to the stream, struggling with the underbrush
Double move
The World's Most Interesting GM |
Balgrymbot rushes forward.
Hayden stands again, raising his bow towards the minotaur. He calmly draws and fits an arrow, then draws back the bow string and releases, sending it at the beast.
Note the lightly forested areas (all the green bits of the map) provide concealment (20% miss chance if you are ranged attacking through it), as well as being difficult terrain.
20% miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 3 Miss
Condition - Inspire Courage +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects, and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
BOSS BATTLE - ROUND 1! (Boss Theme ♬)
The Bold May Act!
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__ Janira -17 hp, 1 nonlethal, fatigued
__ Hengist
__ Nina
__ Karayan
__ Sir Hayden
__ Mr. Monty (For a moment I forgot the little guy)
__ Balgrym
__ Alexis
__ Minotaur! -7 hp, entangled, shaken
Map Updated
The World's Most Interesting GM |
Note the lightly forested areas (all the green bits of the map) provide concealment (20% miss chance if you are ranged attacking through it), as well as being difficult terrain.
Condition - Inspire Courage +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects, and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
BOSS BATTLE - ROUND 2! (Boss Theme ♬)
The Bold May Act!
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__ Janira-17 hp, 1 nonlethal, fatigued, unarmed
__ Hengist
__ Nina
__ Karayan
__ Sir Hayden
__ Mr. Monty
__ Balgrym
__ Alexis
__ Minotaur! -7 hp, entangled, shaken
Creepy_Nina |
As the magic finishes flowing through Mr. Monty into Nina, she begins to grow, larger and larger, until she stands as tall as the minotaur! Continuing her run, she wades through the water, Mr. Monty in hand. Once she gets across the river, she steps in front of Janira and growls at the minotaur.
Come on you oversized hamburger, Let's see how you handle someone your own size!
Assuming difficult terrain instead of fording because she's large? So it'll take her move action to get to position and she'll ready a action to attack when he gets within range.
Mr. Monty |
Mr. Monty rummages in Nina's pack for a moment, snagging the potion of barkskin they had picked up from Janira's pack and downing it before hopping down next to Janira.
Come on! Leave this to Nina and the rest of us, we'll cover your retreat!
Hengist the Mighty |
Hengist pushes his way through the rest of the scrub and...
Acrobatics (Long Jump): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
...easily leaps through the air over the stream, sailing through it like a muscular, sculpted statue (is he...posing?). He lands on the far side, and breaks into a run that brings him up next to Nina, where he strikes a defensive pose before Janira.
"Indeed! Get thee behind me, Janira!"
Another double-move.
Sir Hayden Greyrun |
With his shot fouled by the thick growth, Hayden curses and then spots the higher ground to the south. He rushes up the slope to take position on the cliff.
Double Move
Alexis "The Odd" Trismegistis |
Alexis runs as fast as she can....
I make a run action (4X normal speed) as far as I can on the line indicated. Given my crappy speed, diagonal movement, and the imprecisely-demarcated difficult terrain, I'm not sure just how far that takes me, so please move me as far as I can go in the direction indicated (assuming it doesn't take me over the stream, which I'm fairly sure is not the case).