medlii's Curse of the Crimson Throne

Game Master medlii

Ty will remain quiet and hidden and ready to strike if it moves by him into the room.
ready action to melee
attack Mw dagger, not silver: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
sneak stab: 2d8 ⇒ (7, 8) = 15

Round 1
The otyugh lumbers forward, using its eye tentacle to peer down the tunnel separating it from you. "MEAT?" the otyugh asks. It hesitates, not yet committed to squeezing through the narrow corridor to reach the tasty flesh morsels.

Tessa's crossbow shot clatters off of the cave wall, missing the otyugh.

"Another one of these reeking garbage eaters?" Corwin grumbles as he hustles into the room. It takes him some time to maneuver into a position where he can see the otyugh around the corner.

Initiative order: Tessa, Niveus, Bosch & Roscoe, Typhon, Bad Guy, Trey, Corwin

Map.

Sounds good, Niv!

Another spell emanates and discharges from Niv's hand, this time a white aura softly shines around him before it dissipates. He then unstraps his shield and dons it with his eyes still fixated on the lumbering monstrosity.

Hopefully my new companions are able to wear it down before it reaches us.

Edited the Barskin rounds, 10 min/level isn't 180 rounds at level 3, it's 300. Yay math.

Trey just enters into the room with the group. as the bearer of the light source. she tries to position herself to give the whole party the best light possible.

If she can see a part of the creature within 30 feet she will whisper strange words in celestial. filling the creature's mind with dread.

creature will save DC 13: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

but it has no effect on the creature.

So to clarify, now we have everyone's actions for round 1, and Niv has posted his action for round 2.

Ty will continue to ready for sneak attack.
round 2. not sure if you want a new roll (since his last one wasn't triggered) or not but just in case
Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
sneak stab: 2d8 ⇒ (7, 1) = 8

"Looks like it, the big slug doesn't realize how TASTY and DELICIOUS we are," Bosch said, emphasizing certain words for the beasty's sake. This one seemed to have a rudimentary understanding of Taldane and Bosch really did not want to try fighting it while wading through the muck.

Diplomacy (mostly for giggles): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

Readying an action to attack it if it comes into range
Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 8 - 1 = 24
Damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (6, 2) + 9 = 17

"Jöjjön egy kis, csúnya!" Tessa shouts, with crackling flames wreathing her hands.

they may not understand the words, but I hope they've learned what me yelling means!

Tessa unleashes a gout of flame at the beast when it draws into range.
burning hands CL 5: 5d4 + 10 ⇒ (3, 1, 2, 3, 2) + 10 = 21
DC 14 reflex save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

The otyugh bobs its eye-tentacle as if it were nodding. "TASTY!" It struggles through the narrow corridor towards the sound of Bosch's voice, immediately met with attacks from both sides by Bosch & Typhon and a gout of flame from Tessa. "DELICIOUS..." it gurgles as it dies, now just a reeking heap on the floor.

But the noise seems to have alerted other denizens of the Dead Warrens. An ominous buzzing sounds marks the arrival of two mosquitoes the size of cats. One latches onto Trey, sticking her with its needle-sharp proboscises and beginning to draw blood.
#1 touch attack on Trey: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
Automatic 1 constitution damage from blood drain. The 'mosquito' is now attached and considered to be grappling Trey. She can attempt to use grapple or escape artist to escape it or can attack it. Others can attack it as well, stats are below.

The other buzzes around Niveus, looking for an opening to attack.

An arrow flies over Niveus' head, clattering harmlessly into the wall behind him.
Crossbow bolt at Niveus: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Initiative order: Tessa, Niveus, Bosch & Roscoe, Typhon, Bad Guys, Trey, Corwin

Map.

Trey feels drained from the bug and lets out a strained shriek as she attempts to rip the bug from her body.

grapple attempt to get free: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

Trey manages to rip the bug off of her and she immediately places her hand over the wound to prevent further blood loss

"The denizens of these halls seem to have awoken, friends! Behind us!"

Niv turns to face the attackers, noticing Trey in need of aid he swiftly brings his Shillelagh in an upwards arc but does not manage to land the blow.

Sorry Trey!

"Hold still!" Corwin says to Trey, as two orbs of light fly from his hands and knock out the insect. "They're stirges, they'll suck your blood out. The others are called derro. Careful with them, they tend to use poisoned weapons and are resistant to magic."
Magic Missle: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 2) + 2 = 8

Kn. Arcana for mosquitoes: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
Kn. Local for humanoids: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21

Initiative order: Tessa, Niveus, Bosch & Roscoe, Typhon, Bad Guys, Trey, Corwin

Seeing one of the monstrosities fall, Niv closes in on the next attacker - smashing his foe as he brings the weapon back down.

"Well done, Corwin!"

Hitting the sack, don't want to slow down anything - so next action will be to assist with a move if needed, then attack - or just an attack if an enemy is nearby.

" Woohoo flying targets."
Ty will whoop as he moves to attack the other stirge.
attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
sneak stab: 2d8 ⇒ (4, 6) = 10
Or if Niv, Bosch or Roscoe kill it before he gets there, he will instead move, then sheathe one of his daggers.

nasty bugs, anyone got a flyswatter? Trey moves to whack the other stirge with her staff.

attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15 if she gets +2 for flank then that's a hit
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

crossbow attack: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 3 - 4 = 13

Tessa tries to peg the stirge with a crossbow shot, but can't get a clear line of sight and shoots the cavern wall instead

"Blast," Bosch muttered, realizing that the denizens of this foul place had prepared a pincer of their own. One of the 'striges' is quickly crushed and between the two newcomers, the second is rendered a cat-sized smear upon the cavern wall. Bosch tries to move into place to aid the others but finds his movement stymied by the crowding.

"Roscoe, sic 'em," Bosch says coldly, pointing to the small humanoids.

From the point of view of the derro, it must have been obvious that they were handily outnumbered by the larger humanoids. Then, from deeper in the came a rumbling growl as suddenly a four legged terror burst from the ranks of the pink-skinned surface dwellers. In a second the beast was upon the lead derro, rearing up to well above the unfortunate being's head and coming down nearly on top of him, snapping and biting. The powerful jaws quickly found and opening and latched on, tearing into flesh.

Bite: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

The second stirge dies under assault from Trey and Typhon. Meanwhile, Roscoe takes a ferocious bite out of the derro wielding the club, which is followed by a solid smash from Niveus' staff. Blood drips from the gash on the derro's head and a large bruise is forming around its left eye. It shrieks in pain, swinging its club at the enormous beast that leaped out of the darkness, but misses.
Club vs Roscoe: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Noticing that the stirges are dead, the derro with the repeating crossbow takes aim at Trey, but she easily sidesteps its poorly-aimed bolt.
Crossbow vs Trey: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Corwin removes the wand of magic missiles from his backpack and uses it against the derro with the club. The missile of force strikes the derro squarely in the face, adding to the injuries Niveus Roscoe had already inflicted.
Magic Missle: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Map.

Initiative order: Tessa, Niveus, Bosch & Roscoe, Typhon, Bad Guys, Trey, Corwin

I think that is everyone's actions for Round 3. On to round 4!

not much I can do here, better watch our backs!

Tessa grimly eyes the two openings in the cavern that aren't clogged with fighting and prepares to blast fire down them.

readying action to cast burning hands should something attack us from the south or east

Well done, Roscoe! The sun is setting for this beast - I am sure!

Adding to injury, Niv takes advantage of the momentum from his previous blow and hammers his shillelagh into the blueish creature once more.

"Trey, fall back! Ty, see if you can sling a dagger or two at that crossbowman!" Bosch said, trying to rally his allies into a more effective formation. If Trey did not stay on her feet, things could get messy. Without an easy method of getting to the derro, Bosch would have to trust Roscoe to get the job done.

Readying an action to apply his sword to any new combatants
Greatsword RA (PA): 1d20 + 8 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 8 - 1 = 19
2d6 + 9 ⇒ (2, 4) + 9 = 15

Roscoe lands on all fours and ducks under the sloppy swing of the derro. In the flickering light, the big mastiff's eyes flash as another thundering growl rolls out of Roscoe's broad chest. His snarl revealing just how big his bloodstained teeth were to the derro. Suddenly, the beast explodes forward again, snapping at the soft belly of the derro...

Bite: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

...and clamps his teeth on something soft indeed.

With another blow from Niveus' staff, the club-wielding derro slumps to the ground, not moving. The remaining derro looks terrified - his already bulging eyes look even wider.

Bosch, Niv's blow knocked the derro out. I will assume that Roscoe instead took a five-foot step and then bit the remaining derro. Speak up if you'd like to do otherwise.

Initiative order: Tessa, Niveus, Bosch & Roscoe, Typhon, Bad Guys, Trey, Corwin

So far in Round 4, we have actions from Tessa, Niv, Bosch

Map.

Trey will fall back into the room next to Tessa.

she looks over everyone quickly to see if anyone is hurt.

As Trey moves back, Ty will move forward, popping one of his wrist sheathes to put a normal dagger into his hand. He will then overhand throw at the remaining Derro.
" Gotcha Boss. Moving forward."
ranged attack: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 5 - 2 = 19
damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
range on a dagger sucks. -2, could be -4 if i miss judged the squares. XD

That works just fine

Typhon's knife sticks squarely in the derro's arm. Having seen its companion fall and being overwhelmed, it turns tail and flees from the direction it came.

This will provoke an attack of opportunity from Roscoe if he'd like to take a nip.

"Blast it!" Corwin moves up closer to Roscoe, attempting to catch a glimpse of the fleeing derro, but it has disappeared down the tunnel to the east.

Initiative order: Tessa, Niveus, Bosch & Roscoe, Typhon, Bad Guys, Trey, Corwin

Looks like we are back to the top of the initiative order. If you choose to chase down the derro, we will stay in combat rounds.

Map.

delay until other stuff happens, I got nothing right now

"Everyone alright? The creature has escaped our graps, it seems."

Niv straps his shield back where it rested previously, his Shillelagh still radiating in his hand. He takes a bend, leaning on his free hand and looks back at the others.

"I swear, one never truly gets accustomed to ambushes."

A smirk dons his wood-like face as he obviously found his own words humorous.

"Perhaps we should not rush headlong into another? Typhon - that was your name, correct? Perhaps you would like to scout ahead. Nature knows I could use a moment to recuperate."

Niv takes a quick, vary peek down the tunnel - before he strolls casually back towards the others.

Seems like the server ate my previous post. Oh well, can't win them all as they say.

Ty will rush by , grabbing the sunrod from Trey as he goes by.
" Escaped our grasp my butt. He has my dagger!"
" Lemme borrow back the light source Trey."
running in pursuit.
could only do single move action due to grabbing the light.

AoO: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Roscoe tries to bite at the derro one last time but his jaws close on thin air. The dog, obviously unhappy to let his prey escape and potentially earn the much maligned title of 'bad dog,' charges after the derro, pausing only when he strays too far into the dark and then waiting for the others to catch up.

Roscoe gives chase but stops in the second room

"Roscoe!" Bosch says, "Aroden's teeth, mutt! You'll be the death of me!" With that, Bosch pushes past Niveus to follow his dog, pausing to call to the others.

"C'mon, we can't let any others rally!"

Bosch chases the derro as well.

Tessa follows Bosch, flickering lights dancing around her head to push back the darkness.

Dancing Lights SLA, move after Bosch

"Máthair mór, cén fáth a dhéanann siad riamh ag éisteacht?"

Niv sighs and takes the rear, aiming to guard the more fragile members of the group.

Not wanting to be left alone trey starts to follow. but possibly something catches her eye and trey carefully goes to investigate.

looking at the map the room trey is in appears to have a small opening going into a blacked out area if there is in fact something there trey will investigate

Sorry Trey. That's one of those "oh there's a mystery tunnel here and we won't explore where it goes in this adventure but feel free to add your own content." So it should just be a dead end, but I don't have any good way to edit the map.

Roscoe bounds down the hall after the derro, Bosch chasing after, and the rest of the group following behind.

Three wooden tables stand in the middle of this room, their surfaces stained red with old bloodshed. To the east stands a ten-foot-wide hutch with wicker doors opening into a strawlined cage. A body lies on one of the tables, a stirge attached to it and feeding.

Not seeing the derro, Roscoe trots through the room and comes face to face with his prey around the corner of the table. He barks happily to let Bosch know that he is a good dog!

The derro is not happy to see the dog. It edges towards the stairs. Lacking the room to properly aim the crossbow, it stabs at the ferocious, slavering beast with an arrow. But the arrowhead is deflected off of Roscoe's barding.
melee attack with an arrow: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19

Initiative order: Tessa, Niveus, Bosch & Roscoe, Typhon, Bad Guys, Trey, Corwin

Map.

"Sounds like Roscoe has catched up to our quarry. We'd better pick up the pace!"

Niv pursues Bosch, Typhon and Roscoe into the room - halting inside to allow Tessa, Trey and Corwin to pass by him as they follow.

Assuming Bosch and Typhon charges into battle, that is.

"Kill the stirge," Bosch said to no one in particular as he moved to his dog's side and brought his sword to bare on the derro.

With his master present and his status as a good boy assured, Roscoe begins his assault on the derro anew.

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

But the derro proves too dexterous this time.

" Gimme back my knife." Whispers Ty as he moves forward and attacks the Derro.
attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

forgot to hop on the table.
acrobatics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
also the higher ground grants +1 to hit, not that it helps. XD

Seeing the opening only leads to a dead end. trey will head up to catch up with the rest. she still feels the drain from the stirge.

She gets as far as reaching Niv
are you alright? she asks noticing him not rushing to attack as the others are doing.

A smile manifests on Niv's wooden face, revealing gratitude for Trey's kindness.

"I am fine, Trey. But not all walls, be they either wooden or stone, always reveal the truth. We'd best stay on our toes, only the Great Mother knows what secrets these dark halls hold - and I would rather see us all through alive." The young druid whispers.

Her little legs taking three strides for each one of her friends', Tessa hustles in their wake after the derro.

double move

Surrounded once again, the derro attempts to flee! But Roscoe lunges forward, grabs the derro's leg, and shakes. The creature's leg is torn off and screams horribly as it dies.
Bosch's AoO: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14 damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 3) + 6 = 14
Typhon's AoO: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 1 = 11damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Roscoe's AoO: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Initiative order: Tessa, Niveus, Bosch & Roscoe, Typhon, Bad Guys, Trey, Corwin

Even though you missed Ty, you get bonus points for style!

Map.

We are out of combat now, so explore at your leisure. Feel free to post what you are doing in each room at the same time to keep things moving. Recap of the rooms and the corridor the derro was fleeing to (see the map if you're confused):

A. Otyugh Room
The majority of this room contains a nasty-looking stretch of mud—a partially collapsed sinkhole—kept damp by rivulets of water seeping from the walls. A patch of solid ground extends into the mud to form an island, on which is heaped a reeking pile of body parts. To the north, a rickety wheelbarrow sits on its side against the wall.

B. Exsanguination Chamber
Three wooden tables stand in the middle of this room, their surfaces stained red with old bloodshed. To the east stands a ten-foot-wide hutch with wicker doors opening into a strawlined cage. A body lies on one of the tables, a stirge attached to it and feeding.

C. Skull Corridor
The walls and ceiling of this tall hallway are encrusted with dozens of yawning skulls, their mouths open into dark holes in the walls.

Map.

Terror beast strikes again!

Roscoe turns to look to Bosch, the derro leg still held firmly in his mouth, tail wagging and stubby ears perked up. Despite the nanny routine Roscoe pulled around the kids at the Fishery, it seemed the dog was still one of the more dangerous things the group had at their disposal.

B. Exsanguination Chamber
"Drop it," Bosch said to his dog sternly and, to his credit, the Roscoe promptly set the derro leg on the ground. He takes a moment to praise the dog, kneeling to scratch Roscoe just under his barding.

"Who's a good boy? Roscoe is, yes he is." Roscoe looks as though he is about to explode. "Alright, easy boy," Bosch finally said standing back up and looking around the room.

"Should I be worried about that?" Bosch asks Corwin, pointing to the feeding stirge.

Perception: Searching the Room: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

A. Otyugh Room
Bosch pokes his head into the sinkhole the Otyugh had been occupying and, faced with the stench, gives it the once over as quickly as possible.

Perception: Searching the Room: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

C. Skull Corridor
Bosch stops just outside the corridor when he sees the decorations along the walls.

"Hold on, everyone. I don't like this."

Perception: Searching the Room: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

A. Otyugh Room

Tessa peeks into the room gingerly, unwilling to step foot in.
"Desna's starry smile, what kind of creature can LIVE in this kind of filth?" she asks incredulously.

B. Exsanguination Chamber
"I see no reason to let that stirge live. Last thing we want is more baby stirges flapping around this place."

assuming it's helpless since we're not in combat?

Tessa walks over to the bloated stirge and dispatches it with a point blank crossbow shot.

C. Skull Corridor
Tessa hangs back as Bosch searches the room, taking the chance to pat Roscoe on the head and slip him a morsel of cheese.