Dwarves of Gold Peak

Game Master Nathanael Love

Round 15

Argrim looses another bolt into the melee.

crossbow firing into melee: 1d20 + 3 + 1 - 1 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 - 1 - 4 = 1
if hit, damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Round 16

Argrim looses another bolt into the melee.

crossbow firing into melee: 1d20 + 3 + 1 - 1 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 3 + 1 - 1 - 4 = 18
if hit, damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Thurgrom advances to the nearest orc to him (in orange) and attacks.
Dwarven Waraxe (w/Bless): 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 1 = 9
Dmg.: 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Round 16

Durnim manages to strike the orc in front of him once, and it falls screaming to the ground.

Kragg drops another, and the final orc turns to flee, finding himself impaled in Durnim's sticker, and the Dwarves can breathe easy for a minute.

Three minutes pass, and the dwarves take some of the time to pick clean the battlefield of usable equipment.

Then, suddenly. . .

The horn blows again, and you hear the shout from behind you, “Fall back! Fall back! The city is under attack! Orcs through the lines! Fall back!

You know the plan calls to maintain a presence on the tunnel, but orcs are in the city- another tunnel has fallen. Tired, exhausted really, from the long battle, they leave the recruits to man the now most likely cleared tunnel and our heroic dwarves trudge down the tunnel toward the heart of the city. . .

Pausing here for any between combat actions the characters have, then I'll set back up the scene for the show down with the final orc boss.

"Steady. Steady, brothers." Durnim commands to the dwarf wall to hold them from chasing the retreat.

After three minutes, he asks, "Alright, who's wounded?" He supervises the looting and keeps watch.

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When the horn sounds and the commands come, Durnim embraces Argrim and says, "hold the tunnel, shield-brother. We're counting on you."

Then, he leads the squad heading toward the city.

”Fook. Just...fook. Let’s go lads! The day isn’t over yet!”

After three minutes, he asks, "Alright, who's wounded?" He supervises the looting and keeps watch.

"I am", said Thurgrom as the dwarf warrior walked over with his longbow and arrows. "But I can wait. Treat the more seriously injured first."

As the horns sound, The mynrughdaer simply sighs and marches toward the tunnel leading into the city.

Rubius breathes hard then smiles some more. "Alright! Let's go what's useful and keep moving! I'm pretty tuckered but I wouldn't miss this for the world!"

Have one spell and two summons left.

Before the horn sounds, Durnim replies to Thurgrom. "Thurgrom, don't wait. Use the cure potions until you're full strength. It's like eating or sleeping before a battle. You never know when's your next meal or rest."

Following along at the back of the group Vargas went over his equipment and readied himself with small adjustments. "Well at least we may have some advantage when we find where they are holed up. We may be able to find a way around behind any invaders if we take time to assess option." He suggested in a lull of conversation.

Weary from nearly constant weaving spells Ungebrochen joins the others and smiles.
"There will be more battles for sure. For now, rest, I will keep watch."

Round 1

There are fires all around, parts of the city in flames as you rush back, looking for where the orcs have breached. As you sprint through the streets and blocks you see a few scattered groups, but everywhere there seem to be other groups of defenders.

The other two are unarmored, rare for orcs, but you can make out the shimmering sight of magical protection. . . whatever they thought to find here, these are clearly the leaders of the entire band!

Trying a new (for me) initiative tracking method others have used to keep a better track of who goes when

Turn Order:
1. Rubius 21
2. Ungebrochen 21
3. Durnim 20
4. Orc Initiative 20
5. Vargas Initiative 16
6. Thurgrom Initiative 5
7. Kragg Initiative 2

Rubius, Ungebrochen, and Durnim can act now before the orcs; the others can post actions if the orc's response isn't relevant to your actions and I'll resolve from there. We are on slide 4, and the "pond" is hard ground with the bell there.

Round 1

"FOR GOLD PEAK!! HORNBLOWER!!" Durnim hustles forward to engage the armored orcs. He slashes the one on the right with his giant sticker.

Move
giant sticker with reach: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
if hit, damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (5, 1) + 7 = 13

Are the recruits still with us? If so, I'd like them to fire.

Rubius stops and signals for Tawny to rush forward. "Get 'em, boy!"

Handle animal: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Tawny seems uninterested in more fighting as Rubius barks distractedly at him. Frustrated, Rubius continues with his other plan and summons a spider 5 ft up the wall behind the orc who then shoots a web at the orc.

Ranged touch attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

No bless up this time, right?

No, the recruits stayed to man the tunnels.

And no, no chance to buff before the fight starts this time.

Sure thing. Fun, fun. I think I'll still open with SLAs and spells.

Durnim puts a potion of cure moderate wounds in the mynrughdaer's hand and insists he drink it. Not wanting to disappoint or turn down a much need remedy, Thurgrom down the potion quickly.
CMW: 2d8 + 1 ⇒ (2, 3) + 1 = 6 Current HP: 35/37

Round 1
The Orange orc begins by activating Blessing of War and using a swift action to use Sacred Weapon, his axe beginning to glow red.

The blue bordered orc shouts back to his comrades in orcish then attempts to clear himself of the webs.

The green orc looks at Durnim, and hexes him!
DC 14 Will Save or fall asleep.

The red orc moves up and casts a spell at the spider

Turn Order:
1. Rubius 21
2. Ungebrochen 21
3. Durnim 20
4. Orc Initiative 20
5. Vargas Initiative 16
6. Thurgrom Initiative 5
7. Kragg Initiative 2

We need will saves from Durnim and the Spider, then the party can act for the bottom half of round 1 and the top half of round 2.

Hit Blue: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Damage: 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (5, 4) + 8 = 17

This was it! The final fight to save their home. They were only going to win by working together. Kragg created a hammer and joined the assault, looking to bring the orcs down one by one.

”Careful! At least two of them cast spells. We need to take them down quickly!” The Thrush tweeted as Kragg went after one of the front line orcs.

Will: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 + 2 = 21

Durnim shakes his head at the hex. Then, he grins at the magic-user and growls, "bring it, orcs!"

Was waiting for Durnim. If he goes down Vargas will move and wake him up. If not then will load a crossbow bolt and shoot at orange.

Vargas stepped forward inside the small crowd loading a bolt to shoot at the attackers.

Crossbow attack with deadly aim: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20 for damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Apologies- I missed noting originally that Durnim's 25 missed the full plated orc. Kragg's 22 also misses. Vargas, which are you shooting at?

Even flat footed? Also if I knew a 25 missed I’d have shot at the caster in the back. Because if a 25 misses flat footed then I need a nat 20 to hit

Thurgrom advances on the orc invaders once more. Upon seeing an orc cast a spell on his weapon (in orange), the mynrughdaer stops and takes a defensive stance, barking out insults in Orc.
Thurgrom sees the weapon being an issue, so once he joins melee with the orange orc, the dwarf noble will attack to disarm the orc warpriest, hopefully taking away his advantage.

And Merry Christmas, 'you filthy animals'!

Even flat footed? Also if I knew a 25 missed I’d have shot at the caster in the back. Because if a 25 misses flat footed then I need a nat 20 to hit

Second correction- I missed the flat footed; that does hit flat footed!

Is the spell at the spider mind-affecting? Bc as a very it is immune to mind-affecting.

Also, was anyone threatening the orc when he broke out? That provokes, I believe, since escaping a net provokes.

Will save in case: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Rubius casts his last spell on himself mumbling "Well goddess, you like a good fight and this will be that. Go get 'em, Tawny!"

Divine favor.

Handle animal: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

Tawny charges forward and bites at the orc!

Charge attack: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 2 = 12

-2 Tawny's AC for one round... He's a brave kitty... Too bad the dice gave him a three... Maybr the orcs will decide he's not a threat...

I shot at the orange ringed orc, and probably missed.

Ungebrochen quickly casts a spell to daze the hex-caster.
"That one is a witch. Kill him or we are in trouble!"

Round 2

The spider is sure enough unaffected by the spell, it's weak mind crude enough to not be affected by the orc Psychics spell.

Yes, I apologize- the orc breaking free would provoke from Durnim.

Kragg fires at the orc, his shot clanging off the heavy armor it wears.

Ungebrochen's spell stings out at the witch:
Will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
But he shakes off the effect!

Turn Order:
1. Rubius 21
2. Ungebrochen 21
3. Durnim 20
4. Orc Initiative 20
5. Vargas Initiative 16
6. Thurgrom Initiative 5
7. Kragg Initiative 2

We are pending-- the Spider's action, Durnim's attack of opportunity, and Durnim's regular attack still before the orcs.

Round 1

Durnim slashes the orc escaping the spider's web.

AOO giant sticker with reach: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
if hit, damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (2, 5) + 7 = 14

Round 2

Seeing the toughness of its armor, Durnim switches tactics and attempts to sweep its feet with his giant sticker.

Martial Flexibility = Improved Trip, round 1 of 10
giant sticker with reach vs Blue CMD: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 2 = 13
If hit, prone

If AOO is triggered
AOO giant sticker with reach: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
if hit, damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (6, 1) + 7 = 14

The spider will continue scuttling around and firing web at the nearest unwebbed enemy.

Touch attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

Round 2

Durnim's attack clangs off the armor again; as he switches tactics his trip attempt fails, but he can tell that without the advantage of the armor he likely can trip the armored orc.

The spider rewebs the orc fighter and he shouts a particularly foul orcish curse at the psychic behind him, before switching tactics himself.

5 foot stepping forward, the orc fighter tries to strike Durnim-
Attack: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 11 - 2 = 13
Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

A miss!

The Psychic curses back and begins casting a spell.

The Warpriest glares, then uses fervor to cast a spell on himself.

The witch surveys the situation and casts a Lightning Bolt, catching Durnim, Vargas, Kragg, and Rubius!
Damage: 5d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 4, 5, 6) = 21
DC 15 Reflex for half.

Turn Order:
1. Rubius 21
2. Ungebrochen 21
3. Durnim 20
4. Orc Initiative 20
5. Vargas Initiative 16
6. Thurgrom Initiative 5
7. Kragg Initiative 2

We're pending the reflex saves for Lightning Bolt and then the entire party can act at the end of round 2/beginning of round 3 before we get back to the orcs-- and a very merry christmas!

I'll also take Profession Soldier or an Intelligence+BaB check to try to spot what's contributing the Orc's Armor class.

Reflex: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

Rubius grunts in pain as the lightning scorches him. "Guess we'd better not stay in a line!" He steps to the side.

Seeing the spellcaster at work, Rubius grins. "Time to make him feel it!" He fires twice at the spellcaster.

Shot 1: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 7 - 2 + 2 + 1 = 28
Shot 2: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 7 - 2 + 2 + 1 = 24
Dam: 1d8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 2 = 10
Dam: 1d8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 2 = 9

Using his knowledge of teamwork anf tactics, Rubius glances briefly at the tanky orc, attempting to determine how hr is so hard to hit.

Int+Bab check: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

Confirm: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 7 - 2 + 2 + 1 = 18
Extra dam: 2d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (8, 7) + 4 + 4 = 23

Hits on the psychic should force concentration checks. DC 10+spell level+damage taken since he's still casting.

The spider launches web at the warpriest, hoping to slow down the orc.

Web touch attack warpriest: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 1 = 8

Tawny keeps attacking the orc in front of him but circles to flank it.

5 ft step into flanking position.

Attacks: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 2 = 27
Attacks: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 2 = 23
Attacks: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 2 = 19
Dam: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Dam: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Dam: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Aid Rubius Int on why high AC: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16 Gives him a 20
Reflex: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 2 = 21
10 damage

Return Fire!: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Damage: 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (1, 5) + 8 = 14

A slightly singed Kragg produced a stone axe and sent it flying back at the orc which had shot the lightning.

Round 2
Thurgrom advances on the orange orc leader and attempts to disarm the warpriest.
CMB (with Deft Maneuvers): 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 5 + 2 = 20

Round 2

Reflex save versus lightning bolt: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Vargas had started reviewing his spell components when the stroke of the lightning bolt took him unawares. A bitten back scream of pain became a loud grunt and he jolted himself into movement, drawing his wand again while moving to the side and invoking the curative magic.

Cure Light wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Round 2

Smarting from the lightning bolt, Vargas tries to restore some of his hit points.

Thurgrom tries to disarm the orc, and catches the orc's ax by the hook, narrowly pulling it from his grasp!

Kragg catches the psychic with an arrow, forcing him to try to concentrate on his spell!
Concentration: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10 He loses the spell and you avoid having a summoned creature added to the mix!

Round 3

Rubius fires two arrows into the Psychic, causing him to gush blood, but he still stands!

The spider misses the orc, and tawny unleashes- one hit, and another narrow miss as Rubius watches the orc dodge to the side.

You can tell this orc is "very skilled" with both his armor and shield- Shield Focus and Armor Specialization, plus Dodge & Dex, and a Deflection bonus coming from an item for AC 27 total, down to 25 off the entangled.

Turn Order:
1. Rubius 21
2. Ungebrochen 21
3. Durnim 20
4. Orc Initiative 20
5. Vargas Initiative 16
6. Thurgrom Initiative 5
7. Kragg Initiative 2

We are to Ungebrochen and Durnim before the orcs go for round 3.

Ungebrochen quickly dazes the orc again, hoping while he is skilled he is not very good in resisting magic.

Round 3

Durnim steps back to create space for his giant sticker and minimize the potential for future lightning bolts.

He again attempts to sweep the feet of the armored hulk of an orc.

5 ft step back
Martial Flexibility = Improved Trip, round 2 of 10
giant sticker with reach vs Blue CMD: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 6 + 2 = 27
If hit, prone

If AOO is triggered
AOO giant sticker with reach: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
if hit, damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (6, 4) + 7 = 17

Round 3 (continued)

Will: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
The orc is lucky and manages to shake off the daze!

Durnim steps back, and easily hooks his foot, however, and he goes to the ground!

The orc fighter scowls and stands up, but the advantage of Durnims position allows him to get a good shot in as he does! AOO hits with the +4 for attacking a prone target

He steps in and slashes, looking to return the favor!
Attack: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 11 - 2 = 15
Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

But his ax remains ineffective against the dwarf's armor!

The Warpriest uses another fervor point to cast a spell on himself again.

Then he retrieves his ax. This provokes from Thurgrom
And finally he takes a vicious swing!
Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18
He too finds the Dwarf's defenses too much!

The Psychic, brutally wounded and unable to summon, switches tactics yet again, taking aim with a mental spell at Rubius who nearly killed him!
Psychic Damage: 6d8 ⇒ (7, 1, 1, 6, 6, 2) = 23 DC 16 Will for half

The witch looks to slow the melee dwarves from reaching him, aiming a hex at Thurgrom. DC 14 Will of fall asleep

Turn Order:
1. Rubius 21
2. Ungebrochen 21
3. Durnim 20
4. Orc Initiative 20
5. Vargas Initiative 16
6. Thurgrom Initiative 5
7. Kragg Initiative 2

Pending results- Thurgrom's AOO against the orc for retrieving his ax, Rubius' will save vs Mind Thrust III, then Thurgrom's Will save vs. Slumber hex; then we will have from Vargas on in Round 3 and through Durnim at the start of Round 4 before the Orcs act again.

Hit Psychic: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Damage: 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (3, 5) + 8 = 16

Seeing one of the orcs near death, Kragg pointed at him...causing a stone arrow to fly towards the orc.

”Just like that! Yes! Maybe we won’t all die today after all!” Khazuk tweeted helpfully.

In a rare fit of helpfulness the Familiar flew towards the orc witch and tried to claw at him.

Hit: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
Nonlethal: 1 = 1

It was about as effective as his advice.

Round 2 pending actions
Thurgrom attempts to sink his waraxe into the retreating orc leader's back.
Dwarven Waraxe: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18 Probably misses.
Dmg.: 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
After his swing, the mynughdaer makes momentary eye contact with the witch. Whatever spell the caster tried to place on Thurgrom, it failed.
Will save (with Racial bonus): 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 4 + 2 = 19

Round 4

"Get back!" Durnim roars at his companions behind him. He again steps back to create space for his giant sticker, to minimize the potential for future lightning bolts, drawing him away from the orc squad, keeping the cat on its flank.

He again attempts to sweep the feet of the armored hulk of an orc.

5 ft step back flanking the cat
Martial Flexibility = Improved Trip, round 3 of 10
giant sticker with reach vs Blue CMD: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 2 + 2 = 21
If hit, prone

If AOO is triggered
AOO giant sticker with reach: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 2 = 25
if hit, damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (3, 2) + 7 = 12

Top of Round 4

I think my buddies get an AoO each here so I'll roll it. Feel free to ignore the AoO's if I'm mistaken.

When the psychic casts a spell at Rubius, the spider bites at it to protect its summoner.

AoO for spellcasting: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Dam: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Poison upon a hit: Bite—injury; save Fort DC 14; frequency 1/round for 4 rounds; effect 1d2 Strength damage; cure 1 save.

Also, psychic needs to concentrate to still hit me with that mind thrust if the 14 hits him on the AoO.

Tawny swipes at the orc as he stands but is distracted by the spell being cast at Rubius.

Tawny AoO: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 2 = 10

Tawny tries to keep helping with the webbed orc, attacking him with Durnim.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 7 - 1 + 2 = 27
Attack: 1d20 + 7 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 - 1 + 2 = 10
Attack: 1d20 + 7 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 7 - 1 + 2 = 11
Dam: 1d6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 = 5
Dam: 1d4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 = 5
Dam: 1d4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 2 = 8

The spider fires web on the witch (provoking from the witch and the psychic if they have any melee weapons drawn).

Web witch touch attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

If he's webbed, he'll have to make a conc check when spellcasting.

Round 3

Vargas looked at the orc casting spells who then moved to melee while in heavy armor and gave a weak grin and chuckle. "Let's see how well this works then." he said as he invoked his last spell and moved more.

Spellcraft to identify cast: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Casting Grease on the warpriest's weapon DC14 or drop the weapon

Round 3 (finished)

The Psychic's spell drops Rubius to the ground as he is overwhelmed by the Mind Thrust!

Thurgrom fares better, shaking off the Slumber hex, but fails to capitalize on the opening the orc warpriest left him.

Vargas casts grease on the Warpriest's axe:
Reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
And for the second time in as many rounds he loses his grip and it goes flying!

Kragg fires, er, well, "stones" at the psychic, and the orc finds itself impaled, it's lifeless eyes rolling back as his tongue flops to the side.

Round 4
Rubius stabilizes.
Tawny hits once, and the spider webs up the witch.

Assuming Ungebrochen is attempting daze again.
Will: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
The fighter (blue) stands dazed, losing his next action!

Durnim steps back and drops the fighter to the ground again, and since he is dazed, he won't be standing up for a while!

Turn Order:
1. Rubius 21
2. Ungebrochen 21
3. Durnim 20
4. Orc Initiative 20
5. Vargas Initiative 16
6. Thurgrom Initiative 5
7. Kragg Initiative 2

Just need Thurgrom's attack/action from round 3 before the orcs' go currently.

Round 3
Thurgrom breathes a slight sigh of relief as the warpriest continues to fumble with his enchanted axe. Ready to take advantage of this situation, the mynrughdaer decides to pivot his waraxe to catch the orc warpriest's ankle and attempt to trip him.
CMB (with Deft Maneuvers): 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 2 = 9

Round 4

The fighter is dazed and loses this action.

The witch looks at Kragg and attempts to slumber hex him.
DC 14 Will save or fall asleep

The Warpriest scowls, giving up on his ax, he pulls a dagger and attacks Thurgrom.
Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11
Damage: 1d4 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Turn Order:
1. Rubius 21
2. Ungebrochen 21
3. Durnim 20
4. Orc Initiative 20
5. Vargas Initiative 16
6. Thurgrom Initiative 5
7. Kragg Initiative 2

That puts us at Vargas/Thurgrom/Kragg in round four, the the top of round five.