Qstor's 3.5e Kingdoms of Kalmar PbP Re-Recruitment

Game Master Qstor

Singol sways to a stop. He blinks and looks at Duraz. "That was amazing."

Duraz replies to Singol.

That was not me. I only represent the Stormlord's power here.

He, then, looks around and says This power doesn't last forever, though. We should quickly look in the cave and make our way out, before that creature decides it is brave enough to face us again. I do not promise I can repeat this feat next time.

Duraz promptly looks in the cave using his lit shield as light source.

Laying her hand on Duraz arm Thilla gives him a warm smile.
"I feel quite happy to have you as a comrade. The fortunes smile on our journey just by having you in our presence!"

Come, Thilla, we are all capable here, in our own ways. I appreciate the compliment, now do not tempt me into arrogance. One can see that Duraz is clearly blushing.

Sorry for the delay. I was still stick yesterday. I moved the tokens up, of folks on Slide 2

The party advances down the narrow dark tunnel led by the clerics light.

The party hears something say in Common up ahead from the tunnel "Gurthak what that? You near noise?"

Duraz says bravely Who's there?

A rough inhuman voice calls out loudly "Who that?!? What password?"

Duraz whispers to his companions: Do we know any passwords?

“Passwords? Oh yes I know years and years of passwords... the the one this creature speaks of is unknown to me.”

From its rough inhuman voice, can I make some kind of check to see if I know if this is the same kind of creature or something different?

Knowledge Check: 1d20 ⇒ 18 +8 if Arcanna/Dungeoneering/Nature/Religion/Planes. +5 if History/Local

[B]"I imagine we'll need to use our swords as the password."[/] Marianna whispers.

Anyone else? Combat time?

Singol moves forward quietly and presses himself against the northern cave wall near Duraz. He loads his crossbow.

He whispers "do we want to do this?"

Placing a hand on Singol “I knew the creature sounded familiar, it only took a few moments for me to put a finger on it. It sounds like a Grimlock. They are blind, but they can have exceptional hearing and smell. Even more, they can almost sense what is around them. If we do get into a battle here, I wonder if those of us who are out of spells could throw rocks around it to confuse where we really are...”

The voice calls out again "Hunh..what password?"

Duraz thinks for a while. He didn't know much about grimlocks, but he's sure they're nasty. Maybe I can confuse them. They'll probably know we're close, so we can't really surprise them. If they're confused long enough, at least we can get even ground if they decide to attack.

Duraz calls out Django unchained. Yeees, that new password that bossman told me. He made an effort to sound like one of them.

The voice answers back "That wrong! Intruders!"

Combat!

Bold are up

Thilla
Bad guys
Singol
Alurad
Marianna
Jon
Duraz

Bold are up

Thilla delays

Thilla
Bad guys
Singol
Alurad
Marianna
Jon
Duraz

The grimlocks move up and one tries to hit Duraz. But he swings in the air.

attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

amage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

check the slides for party order :)

The rest of the party is up

How many grimlocks are there? Why didn't the other attack me? Out of range?

Duraz swings his new mace to the grimlock that tried to hit him, using his lit shield as a light source.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Unfortunately he was too arrogant from killing the spore with one spear throw and turning the ghost, so he didn't put much effort in his swing and missed wildly.

Thilla looks at the row and the small corridor and takes care now one surprises them from the back.

Not sure if my map isn't loading right or if im just missing where the bad guys are.

Mirianna moves to attack with her rapier!

Mwk Rapier: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Question for the DM. Is Singol where his icon is shown on the slide, or did he get to move close to Duraz before combat started? (see my above post from June 28th.) I'm not sure if even a halfling can fit in a partial square.

If Singol is at his original position, then he moves to north of Alurad. If he is up next to Duraz, he fires the crossbow at the grimlock #2.

I'm not seeing a current slide. But if it's only one enemy...

DM, are they carrying/using any weapons/armor? Contemplating sundering, though may not be needed in this combat

Jon moves closer to attack the blind grimlock.

attack: 1d20 + 1 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 + 3 + 1 = 18
dmg: 1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10

How many grimlocks are there? Why didn't the other attack me? Out of range?

There's 2. The other one was hanging back.

Question for the DM. Is Singol where his icon is shown on the slide, or did he get to move close to Duraz before combat started? (see my above post from June 28th.) I'm not sure if even a halfling can fit in a partial square.

If Singol is at his original position, then he moves to north of Alurad. If he is up next to Duraz, he fires the crossbow at the grimlock #2.

I just placed people there. You can move up and I'll move the token

I'm not seeing a current slide. But if it's only one enemy...

It's on Slide 2. Sorry it's hard to see on a phone I imagine.

Duraz and Mirianna miss the grimlocks. While Singol moves up. Jon moves up to a clear square and slashes at the creature nearly killing it.
Thilla guards the back of the narrow tunnel.

Bold are up

Thilla
Bad guys
Singol
Alurad
Marianna
Jon
Duraz

The grimlock swings back at Jon. But it's swing goes wide. It's companion hangs back.

attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

the tunnel is 5' wide Duraz and Jon aren't squeezing now but if people stay up their they'll take the -4 to hit

Thilla is up again

As she is not good with her polearm in the middle of a corridor Thilla feels that her best option is to guard the 6.

Thilla hangs back in the tight cavern passage.

fyi the tunnel is 5' wide Duraz and Jon aren't squeezing now but if people stay up their they'll take the -4 to hit

Bold are up

Thilla
Bad guys
Singol
Alurad
Marianna
Jon
Duraz

damage - grimlock 1 10

Duraz tries to finish off the grimlock.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Singol sees that Jon and Duraz seem to have the situation in hand. He doesn't want to interfer with them so he stays put with the hand crossbow ready.

Remembering about their senses, Alurad grabs a hand full of rocks and tries to throw them around the Grimlock hoping it will mess with their ability to find his allies.

Jon tries to finish the Grimlock off

attack: 1d20 + 1 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 + 3 + 1 = 23
dmg: 1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 6

The first grimlock falls to Jon's strike.

The rest of the party is up!

sorry for the delay. I went out of town and was going family stuff over the weekend and 4th holiday and my bday

Happy bday! Also, Thilla and Mirianna are up, right? Rest of the party acted already, I think.

Happy bday! Also, Thilla and Mirianna are up, right? Rest of the party acted already, I think.

Thanks! Yeah...I'll just bot them if they don't post by tomorrow

Not seeing a path forward to get an attack in, Mirianna casts Dancing lights and directs the lights around the corner to ensure proper lighting for her companions.

Yeah, we were travelling the long weekend as well.

Thilla keeps doing rearguard.

She then whispers to Alurad "If we change places I can aid Jon!"

The grimlock swings at Duraz. But nearly drops his weapon.

attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

"Intruders!" he cries again.

bold are up again

Singol
Alurad
Marianna
Jon
Duraz

Duraz takes advantage of the grimlock's imbalance.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Jon moves to assist Duraz with the next Grimlock

attack: 1d20 + 1 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 3 + 1 = 6

Fumble rules? Or just a miss?

Jon moves to assist Duraz with the next Grimlock

[dice=attack]1d20+1+3+1

Fumble rules? Or just a miss?

just a miss

I'll bot Marianna, Singol and Alurad, to move along with penalty for shooting into combat

crossbow: 1d20 ⇒ 15

crossbow: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (14) - 1 = 13

crossbow: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (7) - 2 = 5

damage: 1d8 ⇒ 3

attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

The grimlock swings at Jon. above, And steps back.

damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

damage grimlock 8, jon 5

bold are up again

Singol
Alurad
Marianna
Jon
Duraz

botting Jon

attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

crit confirm: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

damage: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (7, 4) + 6 = 17

With a mighty swing Jon's longsword cuts at the neck of the grimlock slashing deep into the creature. In a heap of blood it drops to the ground.

Combat over!

Searching the bodies the party finds, 10 gold pieces in rough leather belt pouches and two battleaxes.

You heard down the tunnel "Morgrag is SOMETHING wrong down there?!?" another voice calls out "Yeah..what's wrong down there?"

You get the sense there's two more ahead

Is someone listing the loot?

Seeing Jon's ugly gash, Duraz tries to clumsily tend to it while the group searches for loot.

Heal: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

As the new voices come out, Duraz looks at the party nervously. This light is too strong, they'll see it. Any ideas? Maybe ambush?, he whispers pointing to his shield.

Singol looks at the creatures' faces. "Why no eyes? Could they enjoy a layer cake?"

He looks up at Duraz. "I don't think these creatures can see the light. I'm guessing we'll be facing the same creatures again."

Jon winces a bit in pain, the Grimlock having managed to get past his armor. Jon intended to get full plate at some point in the future; Still this being the first time he'd gotten hurt in the flurry of short fights since they arrived here to deal with vermin.

Jon holds still letting Duraz look over and attempt to bandage or manage the wound in magical or mundane ways.

"Thank you... I think i need more armor." he comments to himself. Thankfully he wasn't profusely bleeding (it could have also just been a large bruise as much as a simple cut).

So far Jon was fairly impressed with the new magic sword they'd found.

Thilla slowly moves forward and looks Jon in the eye.
"You fight bravely. The ancestors look favoribly to men like this. But maybe we can try a more open space next time! So that we can better aid you."

The voice calls out again "What's wrong down there?"

What do you do? Rest or continue? :)

Do any of you want to impersonate the fallen grimlock? Or shall we just move forward?, Duraz says worriedly.

"I can't say that I have the ability to do so. Perhaps it's best to proceed with blades drawn?"

Writhing from frustration; “I cannot believe I allowed myself to come so ill prepared... I do have the ability to produce specific sounds, but I would need to spend sometime in study. I don’t have one to draw, but Mirianna might be right with proceeding with blades drawn.”

Attack? Rest?

The voice calls out again "Morgrag?"