Wormy's Wrath of the Righteous (Inactive)

Game Master WormysQueue

Iolaire circles around the last maggot before stepping up and thrusting once again, attempting to add another maggot to her skewer.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 4 + 2 = 15 Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Moved to flank with Alfred before attacking.

Moving around the last maggot so as to get it between her and Alfred, thepaladin makes short work off it.

"They did it! They won! They killed the snakes!" Stevarn cheers from the background. "Twasn't snakes, young man, don't they teach you anything in schools?" retorts Gwerm, "that happened to be maggots, and considering their size, I don't want to see any fly they might have developed into." His tone gets purposely hurting. "Though I can see how this would confuse you, given whose hand you're holding."

"Gwerm, stop it!" Anevia interrupts angrily. "We have no time for insults." "Ah, thanks, but let him be, I'll probably deserve this" comments Aravashnial apologetically turning to Gwerm, though the grip around Stevarns hand becomes so firm that the young boy winces.

Arianna nodded to Iolaire as the paladin finished off the maggot and quickly sheathed her own, pristine, blade. "Good work.." She complimented before turning back to the arguing group behind them. "She is right, we do not have time for petty arguments right now. Instead we need to focus on the task of getting out of this pit and to do that everyone can be of some assistance to the overall goal and don't allow your personal biases to get in the way of the most important thing in here...surviving."

Reminding himself that Magda said to always treat everyone with respect, Kendren says, "Master Gwerm, though the boy was clearly excited over the fight, there is surely no cause for rudeness here. As Anevia and Arianna said, we must work together to ensure that we all survive to return to the surface. Insults and anger will only serve to cause us failure. Surely, for the sake of survival, you could put aside any grievances you may have against others, at leas temporarily?"

Uldir scowls at the nobleman's pettiness, but as others seem to have rebukes well in hand the dwarf instead edges around the spiders corpse to get a better view down the tunnel. Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

"Lady Iolaire, am I correct in surmising that you can also see in the darkness? If so, it may be best if we were to take the lead--I speak from experience when I say that down here, others can see light from a considerably farther distance than it lets a human see." Leaning towards the Sheylinite he throws a significant glance towards the children and injured and whispers, "With demons about, even a small measure of stealth may spare our lives and souls."

"Unfortunately our teaching in the temple tends to focus more on art than the natural world." Iolaire says with a smile as she slides the maggots off the end of the spear. She declines to rebuke Horgus for his rudeness, the rest of the group seem to have that covered.

"Let's move on. None of us want to be down here any longer than we have to!" Spear in hand she sets out towards the far end of the cavern, eyes searching the darkness.

Perception: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0 And walks smack into the wall... which she somehow couldn't see...

"Can't blame a kid for not recognizing maggots that size. Not exactly something you see every day. Fortunately."

She quickly renews her light spell. since it's probably running low on duration by now

"Perhaps the man with the flail should act as a rearguard?"

Gwerm scowls as he gets reprimanded from all sides but then he seems to decide the it's smarter to not say anything against it. "Yeah, yeah as long as we can leave this mess fast behind us."[/b] is therefore his only comment.

Slowly moving forward, they see two small corridors leading deeper in the dark.

"Left? Unless someone has a way of checking the directions I suggest we take a path and stick to it." Iolaire isn't the best at navigating so she looks to the others to support her suggestion.

May I suggest the Rule of Two? If two people agree on a path of action (like going left or right) then that's what the party does. It keeps things moving faster than if we have to wait for everyone.

Arianna nodded at the paladin's suggestion. "It seems as good a path as any to start down." She agreed moving to the front of the pack and gazed down the passageway with the light from the stone trying to focus it my closing her hand around the lit stone. "I'll go ahead and take the lead if no one has any objections, hopefully I should be able to make sure that there are no more nasty surprises waiting for us."

Kendren: Arianna hasn't actually introduced herself btw :P

Io: Rule of two sounds fine to me.

Alfred goes about looking for something to scrape the Maggot goo off his flail, then nods in agreement with the two eager beavers.

Umpff

Once the others indicate their readiness, Uldir gives Iolaire a small nod and sets off down the tunnel, being careful not to outstrip the pace Anevia is able to keep with her broken leg. The dwarf misses the comforting heft of his maul-axe, but he needs to keep his hands free. He carefully scans the walls, ceilings, everywhere, knowing well that beneath the earth death could come from anywhere.

Taking 10's on Perception checks for a total of 12.

Whoops. Sorry, I didn't realize she hadn't done that yet. We'll just pretend I said "this lady" instead.

Kendren falls in the middle of the formation, sticking close to Aravashnial to ensure that his light can provide illumination to the others. He will make sure to refresh as it is close to expiring.

Taking 10 on Perception for a total of 10.

Rianne likewise falls into the middle of the group, her keen eyesight scanning the surroundings and her ears carefully listening for any sounds.

Perception 14.

You don't have to go more than a few steps before the corridor you chose expands to a smaller cave, which has obviously been inhabited at one time. There are the cold remains of a campside fire to be seen, as well as an old, mossy bedroll someone left behind. And just past the campfire, there's a pile of bones, broken equipment and other rubble, so it seems as if this cavern was inhabited for quite some time.

I'm still experimenting with the maps, so bear with me, this is just to sketch where you've been and what you're looking at:

MAP

Kendren pokes through some of the rubble and such, seeing if there are any supplies down here or anything else. He knew he had a few days worth of food, but he wasn't sure how much the others had (if any), and who knew how long they would be down here.

Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 3

"I wonder who was living down here? And why?

Rianne peers around the area and the pile of debris for clues.

perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Seeing no inhabitants, Uldir walks a short circuit around the cave, eyes half shut as he gets a "feel" for the stone here. Stonecunning check for secret doors of other "unusual stonework", after which he posts himself by the tunnel mouth, keeping a wary eye on his adopted charges as well as the route down which they just came.

Iolaire joins Uldir at the entrance to the next tunnel, once she's shepherded all of the children and the injured into the cavern. She leaves the searching to those more experienced in such matters.

As Kendren starts poking, the rubble sudddenly explodes. Hidden under it and waiting for you to come in reach were 4 giant cockroaches, that immediately attack the Arcanist.

Surprise round:

Cockroach 1 attack bite: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Cockroach 2 attack bite: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19 damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

The other two move into position.

Initiative:

Alfred: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19
Arianne: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Iolaire: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Kendren: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
Rianne: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14
Uldir: 1d20 ⇒ 8
Giant Cockroaches: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16

Map

As I have no idea, where Alfred, Arianna and Rianne would stand when the attack occurs, I let you decide where to start the fight.

So we have three initiative groups (I'll just repeat this for illustrative reasons):

Group 1: Kendren and Alfred
Group 2: The Cockroaches
Group 3: Arianna, Iolaire, Rianne and Uldir

"Damn Vermin. Do I look like an exterminator".

Alfred looks thoughtful for a moment... Well I guess I kinda am.

He steps forward and brings his flail to work.

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13 Flail
1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 Bludgeoning

NOTE: I tried moving my black dot to the smiling creature in front of me, but it disappeared when I released it.

Unluckily the insect's carapace seems just strong a enough to avoid major hurt. Alfred hears the chitin armor cracking but the cockroach seems unimpressed and continues its attack.

Simpler way to do initiative Alfred and Kendren. Then insects then whole party (since Alfred and Kendren will go straight after the slowpokes anyway... :)

Iolaire jumps when the cockroaches appear but recovers swiftly, stepping back into the cave to strike the nearest roach. Unfortunately her surprise shows in her aim and her strike is wild.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Kendren cries out as one of the cockroaches scratches him with a claw. Backing away to allow those who were better suited to melee combat a crack at the creatures, Kendren speaks arcane words and causes a puddle of grease to appear beneath three of the cockroaches, in the hopes he can knock them on their backs to aid his party members.

5-foot step, then casting grease as a standard action. DC 15 Reflex save or the cockroaches go prone. The greased area is the green square I drew on the map.

ref_save_CR_1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
ref_save_CR_2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
ref_save_CR_3: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Cockroach 1 bite attack against Alfred: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15 damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Cockroach 2 bite attack against Alfred: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12 damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Rianne moves to get a better angle 5-foot step, loads her crossbow, and fires at one of the cockroaches knocked off what passes for it's feet by Kendren's spell [ooc}I assume cockroach 2 is the one directly behind the one in melee with Alfred[/ooc] imbues her crossbow with arcane energy I assume it works on ranged weapons, rules don't say it doesn't if not no big deal

crossbow attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
crossbow damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

what a waste of a perfectly good damage roll

yeah, you're right, and sorry that I didn't post anymore but I had a hell of a day at work and nearly no time at all. So Cockroach 1 is the one adjacent to Alfred, 2 the one behind it and 3 the one next to 2. I also see that I made a mistake because the second attack in my last post would be from Cockroach 4 against Iolaire. Result stays the same, I guess, the stupid beast misses anyways. ^^ Apart from that, I'm waiting for Alfred to adapt his move, but that shouldn't stop you from making your moves as well.

I think that move is what I needed to do. If not feel free to adjust Anyway we can link the map somewhere besides in the game thread, so it's easier to find... particularly in a long battle it might go pages back?

As far as the battle map is concerned, I linked it on the campaign page so you can see it in the header there directly above the tabs. I could also link it to my profile so you would only have to scroll back to my last post. Whatever works better for you and your co-players.

I take it you made a five-foot step to threaten three of the cockroaches but still attacked the one still standing (where the black dot is? ) Still would mean that you get an AoO, because the other ones, will stand up. I'll make the necessary rolls this time, if it's ok, just to ensure that we don't waste too much time on this.

Kendrens spell shows immediate success, when two of the cockroaches slip on the suddenly greasy ground and fall prone. Alfred takes this opportunity, and wWhile swinging (and missing) at the first cockroach, makes a quick sidestep to get the two fallen insects into his reach. He calculates rightly that those will immediately try to stand up again, giving him the opportunity to attack another time.

attack on CR3: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 damage: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

This time he hits target, bashing in the head of the beast that falls twitching to the ground again, it's convulsions stopping after the blink of an eye.

The third cockroach uses the time to come to it's feet again and immediately attacks Alfred, as he is the one standing next to him.

cockroach 2 bite attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17 damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Alfred feels a burning pain as the beasts mandibles claw into his leg. At the same moment, the crossbow bolt shot by Rianne flies harmlessly over the attacking cockroach and crashes into the rubble behind it.

So, Arianna and Uldir still have to act for round two, and then it's Kendrens and Alfred's turn again.

Uldir steps up, hands already blurring through the motions of an Acid Splash. Extending a palm towards one of the fallen creatures, the sizzling glob zooms towards its target.

Touch Attack: 1d20 ⇒ 12 Acid Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 1

Alfred's AC is 20

As far as the battle map is concerned, I linked it on the campaign page so you can see it in the header there directly above the tabs. I could also link it to my profile so you would only have to scroll back to my last post. Whatever works better for you and your co-players.

I take it you made a five-foot step to threaten three of the cockroaches but still attacked the one still standing (where the black dot is? ) Still would mean that you get an AoO, because the other ones, will stand up. I'll make the necessary rolls this time, if it's ok, just to ensure that we don't waste too much time on this.

Kendrens spell shows immediate success, when two of the cockroaches slip on the suddenly greasy ground and fall prone. Alfred takes this opportunity, and wWhile swinging (and missing) at the first cockroach, makes a quick sidestep to get the two fallen insects into his reach. He calculates rightly that those will immediately try to stand up again, giving him the opportunity to attack another time.

[dice=attack on CR3]1d20+9 [dice=damage]1d20+4

This time he hits target, bashing in the head of the beast that falls twitching to the ground again, it's convulsions stopping after the blink of an eye.

The third cockroach uses the time to come to it's feet again and immediately attacks Alfred, as he is the one standing next to him.

[dice=cockroach 2 bite attack]1d20+1 [dice= damage]1d4

Alfred feels a burning pain as the beasts mandibles claw into his leg. At the same moment, the crossbow bolt shot by Rianne flies harmlessly over the attacking cockroach and crashes into the rubble behind it.

So, Arianna and Uldir still have to act for round two, and then it's Kendrens and Alfred's turn again.

oh, sorry, for some reason, I was sure Alfred's AC was 17, and I didn't double check. So please forget the burning pain (and the damage coming with it)^^.

Seeing the party under attack by even more disgusting creatures Arianna drew her rapier and moved swiftly in close attempting to nimbly jump behind one of the cockroaches.

Acrobatics to move without provoking: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

Round 1 summary
Kendren cries out as one of the cockroaches scratches him with a claw. Backing away to allow those who were better suited to melee combat a crack at the creatures, Kendren speaks arcane words and causes a puddle of grease to appear beneath three of the cockroaches, in the hopes he can knock them on their backs to aid his party members. The Arcanist's spell spell shows immediate success, when two of the cockroaches slip on the suddenly greasy ground and fall prone. Rianne reacts fast, and moving to get a better angle 5-foot step, she loads her crossbow, and fires at one of the cockroaches knocked off what passes for it's feet by Kendren's spell. She's a bit to hasty though, and her shot glances harmlessly off the beast's flank and crashes into the rubble next to it.

"Damn Vermin. Do I look like an exterminator". Alfred looks thoughtful for a moment, then he steps forward and brings his flail to work. Unluckily the insect's carapace seems just strong enough to avoid major hurt. Alfred hears the chitine armor cracking but the cockroach seems unimpressed and continues its attack. Then, taking the opportunity offered by Kendren's magic, he makes a quick sidestep to get the two fallen cockroaches into his reach, thereby also evading his opponent's counter attack. He calculates rightly that the prone insects will immediately try to stand up again, giving him the opportunity to attack another time. He hits target, bashing in the head of the beast that falls twitching to the ground again, it's convulsions stopping after the blink of an eye. The third cockroach uses the time to come to it's feet again and immediately attacks Alfred, as he is the one standing next to him. The fighter's armor proves to strong though, and withstands the beast's mandibles.

Iolaire jumps when the cockroaches appear but recovers swiftly, stepping back into the cave to strike the nearest roach. Unfortunately her surprise shows in her aim and her strike is wild.
Uldir steps up, hands already blurring through the motions of an Acid Splash. Extending a palm towards one of the fallen creatures, the sizzling glob zooms towards its target. The writhing bug, scrabbling to regain its feat, managed to thrash its way out of the acid's arc, and the spells sizzles into the grease to no effect. "Slag and ruin, Uldir! Aiming like a drunken orc today!"

At the same time Arianna draws her rapier and moves swiftly in close and nimbly jumps behind one of the cockroaches, way to fast for the beast to react.

Round 2 Initiative:
Group 1: Kendren and Alfred
Group 2: The Cockroaches
Group 3: Arianna, Iolaire, Rianne and Uldir

Not having prepared any offensive magic, and not being a good enough shot with a crossbow to avoid the risk of hitting his compatriots, Kendren sets himself to the side and prepares to strike any bugs that approach him.

Also, I just noticed Alfred entered the grease puddle. Don't move quickly, Alfred.

Alfred frowns in concentration, peering at the one that almost bit through his armor.

"Your next"!

He then proceeds to attack the first roach he attacked... but finds the newly greased ground vexing, and his blow falls short.

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 Flail
1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 Damage

The cockroach Alfred attacked tries to bite him again, acompanied by the second one, that has found sure footing in the meantime. The third one still attacks Iolaire.

attack Cockroach 1: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1
attack Cockroach 2: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4
attack Cockroach 3: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Alfred, having to defend against two of the beasts, only can avoid the first one completely, but is bitten by the second one. Iolaire, only confronted with one of the beasts, easily evades its attack.

Rianne fires another bolt at the roach after imbuing her crossbow with arcane energy again. "How about you just hurry up and die?"

Attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Glowering with concentration, Uldir mutters the arcane syllables of another Acid Splash, throwing the caustic projectile at the insect wounded by Rianne to combine their efforts.

Touch Attack: 1d20 ⇒ 20 Confirmation: 1d20 ⇒ 12

Acid: 1d3 ⇒ 1

Seeing Alfred get bit by one of the nasty creatures Arianna lashed out with her rapier down at the creature she'd managed to get behind while it was so focused on the fighter.

Attack Roll: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 3 + 2 = 231d6 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 2 + (5) = 9

Critical hit confirmation: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 3 + 2 = 211d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

If the cockroach is dead I would also like to go ahead and take a five foot step behind the cockroach with the orange and red dots

The cockroach that just bit Alfred squeaks and shivers when it gets hit from Rianne's bolt from one side and at the same time from Uldir's spell from the other side. Obviously it is hurt, but it still won't stop from it's assault on the fighter.

Arianna's rapier breaks the insect's protection and buries deep within it's body. In the same fluid motion, the half-elf draws her weapon back and moves behind the second cockroach, while her victim falls dead to the side.

Iolaire sidesteps to get out of the insects range and wield her spear more effectively. This time her attack is much more precise, and strikes the insect's carapace with force.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22 Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

At the one attacking me if its still alive. If not then move to attack another one = I'm a bit hazy now on who attacked what.

As the next cockroach falls prey to Iolaire's spear, there's only one left, still desperately trying to bite pieces out of Alfred.

Round 3 Initiative:
Group 1: Kendren and Alfred
Group 2: Last cockroach
Group 3: Arianna, Iolaire, Rianne and Uldir

Kendren moves to smack the remaining roach with his staff.

Moving next to Arianna.

Attack: 1d20 ⇒ 16
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

"Ouch! You Bastage"!

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 Flail (+2 for flanking?)

Wow!

But somehow he got some of the grease on his hands from the floor, and only ended up sending his trusty (Till now) Flail across the chamber.

1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 Damage

That hit on Alfred might be a critical if the thing can confirm.

Iolaire steps up once more, circling to flank the insect and striking out.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 4 + 2 = 15 Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Do ignore me if I'm too far out of turn :)

Thanks for the honesty, Alfred, but my fault, so I won't punish you with trying to confirm that critical threat

Kendren lands another hit on the remaining cockroach, while Alfred loses his flail while trying to finally kill the beast.

Attack CR: 1d2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

But the flail flying aimlessly to the ground seems to irritate Alfred's opponent enough so that its own attack misses as well. And enough that it doesn't see Iolaire's spear coming, taking life out of it.

End Combat

Rianne attempts to salvage her missed crossbow bolt recovery chance, high is good: 1d100 ⇒ 23 but finds it unsalvagable.

"Stupid roaches. The grease was a good idea Kendren."

She goes back to searching around the room (take 10 on perception for a total of 14).

Uldir mutters, quietly chastising himself for his poor aim, and moves to the far of the room (skirting the cockroaches' nest) to check further down the tunnel. Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12

"Let's take a quick gander about the room, then be on our way. The sooner we've returned to the surface, the better, I think."