Fort Inevitable (Inactive)

Game Master Daedeloth

The only tracks you find around the Inn are your own.

As you head out on the road towards Fort Inevitable you feel as if something is not quite right and after an hour or so it comes to Pnin that the road which should see many travelers each day is deserted and lacks any signs of recent use.

Any change in plans or keep heading down the road towards Fort Inevitable?

Keep traveling towards Inevitable. Time to find out what is going on.

Marching ever onward.

As you continue down the road you begin to encounter patches of fog, after another half hour you are pretty much enveloped by it and your vision is limited to 60'.

Perception checks please.

As the fog slowly envelops the road and the party Kael thinks to himself-Similar to when we were attacked on the road to Thronkeep...

Be alert my friends, I don't like the feel of this fog.

perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26

perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

Sanrael hefts Tolarchan.....looking at the dragon sygils...

perception: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18

Pnin takes a careful look around Perception: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (19) + 23 = 42

Pnin can make out some barely audible metallic clinking sounds, somewhere off the road to his right.

Pnin lets the party know what he hears and tells them that he is going to scout out the noise.

Stealth: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 27

Perception: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (7) + 23 = 30

How far off the road is Pnin moving, visibility is 60'.

Pnin will move carefully for about 30 ft. Is there brush? Trees? Some sort of off-road cover?

Off the road is a pine forest, relatively dense with some brush as well. Pnin doesn't spot anything, whatever was making the noise is considerably further away from the road.

survival: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

is sound moving away....towards us....

perception: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (15) + 16 = 31

Kael stands on guard in the center of the road.

I will stand with Kael.

It sounds a way off, but this is the first Sanrael has heard it so he can't tell if its getting closer, further or staying the same.

First, Pnin assesses whether the sound is moving toward him or away.

If toward, Pnin moves 30 feet toward the sound.

If away, Pnin moves 60 feet toward the sound.

In either case, if he sees anything, he will stop.

Perception: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (9) + 23 = 32

Stealth: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23

Pnin is not certain but he believes whatever is causing the sound hasn't moved. Pnin also thinks it is a 120' or more away.

Ok, since the noise is about 120' away from his current position, Pnin will message the party. He tells them how far things seem (about 150') from the road.

Unless there are objections, he will move 61' toward the sound. He will keep moving until he finds the noise. Not sure how many more rolls that will take

Perception: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (20) + 23 = 43

Stealth: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (11) + 15 = 26

Pnin starts to move further from the road into the fog and forest towards the sound. What is rest of the group doing?

Kael responds to Pnin via ~message~ Don't get lost out there. If there is trouble, head straight back. We'll never find you in this mess, but we'll hold a position in the middle of the road until you return.

To the rest of the party-I hate splitting the party, it's usually a recipe for disaster, but Pnin knows what he's doing and I'm sure he won't do anything foolish to put himself or us at risk.

Kael continues to stand fast in the center of the road and listen and look out into the fog.

Recast Message on all.

I will go out with Pnin.

San, stay with Kael.

perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
stealth: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

As Curral moves out, Kael shakes his head and thinks to himself-This just keeps getting worse and worse. Next San will be diving into some bushes and looking for cover. It's like a bad play where everyone gets killed one by one as they all say "I'll be right back"....

sanrael stands next to Kael....hammer at the ready.....

Pnin and Curral advance into the fog. Pnin catches a brief glimpse of a skeletal figure at the edge of the mist but it is moving away and disappears almost immediately.

Tolarchan....what do you sense close by.....

Tolarchan....what do you sense close by.....

Uh....nothing? Unless the undead are invisible, your hammer has the same range of detection as detect evil or our current sight (60'). Don't worry, the party splitting geniuses (the spirit of Weed compels you!) will have it resolved shortly. Just sit back and enjoy the story.

If Curral is with Pnin, he motions to return to the group.

For the way back: Stealth: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19

To the reunited party: I saw the undead in the forest. I say we press on until Inevitable. I suppose the other option is to go to the Spire, since that might be their origin. What say you?

"Reunited and it feels so good..."

Didn't you all tell me there was a winery on the way in to Inevitable? Let's try and get that far and then we can assess next steps.

Let's go flush out whatever dangers lie ahead and sort them out.

perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29

yes....we should go to the winery....we know them and i would like to see if we can help

I hope we still know them and they us. This is ominous indeed.

Pnin proceeds with the party toward the winery.

Perception: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (16) + 23 = 39

After about 15 minutes pass, Pnin and Kael hear something approaching on the road.

Kael smiles-See? That didn't take long. Let's wait and see what approaches.

Kael stands with his blade ready.

ive been waiting to try something....wait...and you will know the time to strike.....

Pnin waits at the ready.

init M P: 2d20 ⇒ (18, 18) = 36
who CKPS: 2d4 ⇒ (3, 2) = 5

What look like the animated corpses of 2 huge spiders loom out of the fog to attack Kael and Pnin!

Kael
bite: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32
dam: 2d8 + 12 ⇒ (5, 4) + 12 = 21
DC 17 Fort save or Str dam: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Pnin
bite: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16
dam: 2d8 + 12 ⇒ (1, 8) + 12 = 21
spider takes -4 next attack

-21/50HP

Kael thinks to himself, more than a little shocked-Those things move frightfully fast! 60' in less than 6 seconds and sink their fangs in despite me standing at the ready. Now we know why the roads are empty. Hope San's trick is worthwhile. Inheritor protect us!

DC 17 FORT: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28

GSPA: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 182d6 + 13 ⇒ (6, 5) + 13 = 24

Pnin's eyes widen when he sees his nemesis. He bares his teeth and looses arrows:

Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 11 - 2 = 18

Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 11 - 2 = 28

Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Start a bardic performance to Inspire Courage +2 hit/dam

How the undead have fallen, we see the dregs...Let's destroy these bones that stride on eight legs

Casts Entangle

Kael's blow deflects off the toughened hide of the undead spider thing attacking him while Pnin's second arrow thunks into his attacker's leg. Curral begins a performance while Sanrael casts a spell.

Entangle effects all plants in a 40' radius, going to assume you are placing the spell so the spiders are on the outside edge of the effect, otherwise Kael and Pnin would be in the area as well.

The grasses and shrubs along the edge of the road grasp out at the spiders but they nimbly move out of the way. DC12 reflex

spider 1 ref: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
spider 2 ref: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

Kael
bite: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 27
dam: 2d8 + 12 ⇒ (3, 4) + 12 = 19
DC17 fort save or Str dam: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Pnin
bite: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34
dam: 2d8 + 12 ⇒ (7, 5) + 12 = 24
DC17 fort save or Str dam: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Fort: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

Pnin feels enfeebled as the spider's bite seemingly drains the life out of him.

-24/42 HP

Remaining sound of mind, Pnin calls out: Sanrael, Curral, Tolarchan help distract this cursed beast while I try to find a weak point.

He delays his shots until assisted:

Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 11 - 2 + 2 = 24

SneakAttack: 1d6 + 6 + 2 + 3d6 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 2 + (3, 6, 5) = 25

Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 11 - 2 + 2 = 30

SneakAttack: 1d6 + 6 + 2 + 3d6 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 2 + (1, 4, 2) = 17

Debilitating Injury to their AC: -2 vs. party, -4 vs. Pnin

Flank Pnin's attacker, continue to Inspire Courage Let's take down this arachnid whelp...Hold on Pnin, i come to help

Attack!

long sword: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 2 + 2 = 20
damage: 1d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 2 = 10

Flank Pnin's attacker and continue to Inspire Courage
Let's take down this arachnid whelp...Hold on Pnin, I'm here to help

Attack!
Long Sword: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 2 + 2 = 20
damage: 1d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 2 = 12

Sanrael sees Pnins plight and attacks the spider with with fury... roaring back you foul abomination....you shall not claim him as your prize today!!

GHPA: 1d20 + 8 + 3 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 8 + 3 + 2 + 2 = 282d6 + 13 + 3 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4, 5) + 13 + 3 + 2 + 2 = 29

-40/50HP
DC17FORT: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

Glad you remembered what that hammer is for San! Quit trying to play druid and FIGHT!

LOH1/5: 4d6 + 8 ⇒ (6, 4, 3, 6) + 8 = 27
-13/50HP

Attacking most wounded foe
GSPA: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 2 = 152d6 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (1, 6) + 13 + 2 = 22

Pnin, Curral and Sanrael all strike Pnin’s spider doing massive damage and Tolarchan causes the monstrous thing to explode.

will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Kael heals himself but his blow gets turned aside and the spider bites at him again.

bite: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23
dam: 2d8 + 12 ⇒ (5, 3) + 12 = 20
DC 17 fort
Str dam: 1d4 ⇒ 3

-40/50HP

[dice=DC17FORT]1d20+10

Glad you remembered what that hammer is for San! Quit trying to play druid and FIGHT!

[dice=LOH1/5]4d6+8
-13/50HP

Attacking most wounded foe
[dice=GSPA]1d20+8+2;2d6+13+2

Shouldn’t Kael’s LOH be 2d6+4?

Kael Cullen wrote:

-40/50HP

[dice=DC17FORT]1d20+10

Glad you remembered what that hammer is for San! Quit trying to play druid and FIGHT!

[dice=LOH1/5]4d6+8
-13/50HP

Attacking most wounded foe
[dice=GSPA]1d20+8+2;2d6+13+2

Shouldn’t Kael’s LOH be 2d6+4?

The ever wise and generous Darkvision compensates for mutant-ninja-undead spiders by having granted Kael a phylactery of positive channeling.