Shalm's Reign of Winter (Inactive)

Game Master JankInTheTank

Linge lets out a breath she didn't know she was holding.

"Congratulations," she tells her teammates. "Sorry I couldn't do much..."

Cautiously, Horn takes a peek from under Linge's backpack, where he had stayed crouched and hidden. When he's sure that the danger has gone away, he wiggles out, staying surreptitiously close to everyone's legs in case someone might bend over and pet him.

Garran checks the perimeter with light-up snowballs and does not see any further threats. the night is cold and still after the brief fight, and everyone is able to get some rest, protected from the majority of the elements by the cave.

even with the brief interruption, everyone gets a full night's rest and is able to renew their spells and abilities

Tired but relieved that the rest of the night was uneventful, Linge wakes up and prepares her spells for the day.

I'll keep Magic Fang, Cure Light Wounds and Magic Stones

After finishing breakfast and putting on Horn's armor, she gets ready to guide the group in the snow to the portal, hoping that it is not far away.

Survival: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27

channel: 1d6 ⇒ 2
channel: 1d6 ⇒ 3
channel: 1d6 ⇒ 1

After the fight, Garran taps into his goddess’s healing powers. Now armed with a bow, he doesn’t pray for the magic stones, instead, he learns a protective spell. changes magic stone for protection from evil.

With shield slung, and bow in hand, Garran readies to set out after Linge.

"Whew, glad that little bastard is dead! Now I wish I had used that magic the first time we encountered him, it was quite effective." Paldo said with a confident grin on his face.

"Now for some nice cold uncomfortable rest. I can't wait to be rid of this snow!"

the next morning the snow is falling heavily once again. the further you go along the route marked on your map the heavier the snow gets and the harder it is to tell where you're going. luckily, since you are pushing forward towards a portal that is supposedly the source of all of this, pressing in to the worst of the storm is likely the best way to find what you're looking for.

as you slowly plod along, you see some shapes start to resolve ahead of you. it looks like three squat igloos stand together about 50 feet ahead of you, but it is hard to see them clearly in the driving snow

all spaces are difficult terrain right now, and visibility is very bad. anything further than 15 feet away is concealed, and anything beyond 50 feet is not visible at all.

Blinking through her snow-covered eyelashes, Linge observes the igloos, trying to notice if there is any movement indicating that they might be inhabited. It then strikes her how little she is surprised at seeing igloos in Heldren's woods, barely a few days' walk away from the village.

Perception: 1d20 + 10 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 10 - 4 = 15

"I hope this isn't the work of the feys again," she tells her companions over the roaring wind, speaking a few words of power to evaluate whether the igloos (or anything that may be within) have a magical aura.

Cast Detect Magic (60 ft range)

Linge does indeed detect magic coming from above one of the igloos. but she can't see anything through the storm

added a new map

Snow pelts his face as Paldo tries desperately to use his small fingers to shield his eyes. "I can't see anything!" He cursed.
Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 8

Paldo waited to see if his companions would scout ahead.

"I can sense a magical aura, right above this igloo," Linge says, pointing at one of the ice structures.

Which one is it on the map? I'd like to keep casting Detect Magic a little longer, to see if I can get more information on the aura

Sigrun wakes up rested and confident, but both of those erode throughout the day as they venture deeper and deeper into the storm.

perception: 1d20 - 4 ⇒ (3) - 4 = -1 heh

"What? An igloo? I don't see an igloo. Are you sure you aren't seeing things?"

Perception: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 9 - 4 = 18

”A magic aura?” Garran asks. ”What do you make of it?” He peers about, trying to penetrate the storm.

"I'm not seeing things, Sigrun," Linge says, repressing a chuckle. "They're right in front of us! But I don't know where that aura comes from, or what it means yet. I need to inspect it a little longer..."

Linge keeps detecting magic, and finds that there are 3 faint auras. it is coming from the direction of the norhtern igloo.

before you can do anything else, a thunderstone hits against a tree next to the group, making a booming noise!

Fortitude Garran: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
Fortitude Hal: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Fortitude Linge: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Fortitude Paldo: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Fortitude Sigrun: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

both Linge and Paldo cannot hear anything but a ringing noise in their ears

bold may act
Linge, Hal, enemy, Paldo, Sigrun, Garran

Linge is about to tell her teammates about the auras, when a stone hits a nearby tree, and the world explodes.

"They're three, in this igloo!"" she says, realizing that they're under attack. A look of surprise crosses her face, followed by fear as she holds a hand to her ear, not hearing the sound of her own voice. "Am I talking? Can you hear me?" she asks, stupidly, to her companions.

She presses Hal's shoulder, pronouncing an incantation. She feels magic running through her fingers, and sighs in relief as she transmits some of her power to the ranger.

Casting Guidance on Hal

"Alright, if you say so. I still don't -- " Sigrun's sentence is cut off by the thunderstone. "Whoah. Guess there was something out there."

not my turn yet, just a bit chatty :)

Hal moves forward in the snow as the thunderstone booms, looking for a target. he spots a very small creature flying above the igloo. he takes aim and shoots at it with his bow
hal longbow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
concealment: 1d100 ⇒ 86
damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
the arrow clips the creature, but doesn't do full damage

the little creature loads a sling and fires it at Hal
sling: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21
damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Fortitude Hal: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Hal takes a hit from the sling bullet and feels an icy cold spread in his body, slowing him. hal is staggered for 1 round

the whole party may act

Stat Tracker

Global Condition: None |

Global Condition:
Garran HP: 17/17 - AC: 16/11/15 Status:
Hal HP: 14/20 - AC 17/13/14 Status: staggered
Linge: HP: 15/15- AC: 15/13/12 Status:
Horn: HP: 17/17 - AC: 17/15/13 Status:
Paldo HP: 12/12 - AC: 14/14/11 Status:
Sigrun HP: 17/17 - AC: 17/11/16 Status:

NPCS:
Atomie HP -6? | AC: <20

Garran notes where Hal’s arrow was targeted. He takes a few seconds to study the movement of the tiny creature, then looses an arrow from his shortbow.

bow: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19 A miss I suppose.

The ringing in Paldo's ears is almost unbearable. Paldo moves closer and fires off a spell in the creature's direction that is attacking them.

Casts flare Fort DC 13

The day the Pathfinder team forgot to add a "Throw the Bear" feat was the saddest of Linge's life

As the flying creature starts firing at Hal, Linge and Horn quickly take cover behind an igloo. The druid starts an incantation, pointing in the general direction of their nearly invisible. Suddenly, the cry of a bird of prey can be heard as an eagle swoops in out of nowhere to attack the creature.

Move 5 ft, cast Summon Nature's Ally (eagle) through Spontaneous Casting

Attack (Talon 1): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Attack (Talon 2): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Linge, casting a summon spell takes 1 full round. the eagle will appear at the start of your next turn assuming nothing breaks your concentration on it.

Garran, go ahead and roll your damage. the AC listed in the summary page is the lowest to-hit value that the party has hit the creature with so far. it is often less than that value, but it is a way to summarize what the party knows. Hal hit it with a 20, but that doesn't mean it is AC 20. also please roll a 20% concealment roll

fort save atomie: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Sigrun, Hal, atomie, Linge, Garran, Paldo

Stat Tracker

Global Condition: None |

Global Condition:
Garran HP: 17/17 - AC: 16/11/15 Status:
Hal HP: 14/20 - AC 17/13/14 Status: staggered
Linge: HP: 15/15- AC: 15/13/12 Status:
Horn: HP: 17/17 - AC: 17/15/13 Status:
Paldo HP: 12/12 - AC: 14/14/11 Status:
Sigrun HP: 17/17 - AC: 17/11/16 Status:

NPCS:
Atomie HP -6? | AC: <20 | dazzled

shortbow damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

total defense, +4 dodge to AC

Still unable to see much through the blizzard, Sigrun moves up slowly, keeping her guard up.

Hal shoots 2 arrows at the creature through the snow cover
longbow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 1 - 2 = 17
miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 19
longbow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 1 - 2 = 12
unfortunately, both arrows miss.

the atomie flies right up to Hal, trying to touch him with its tiny hand, but unable to make contact
touch attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

to the west you hear something coming. you hear a voice call out in Giant

the party is up

Stat Tracker

Global Condition: None |

Global Condition:
Garran HP: 17/17 - AC: 16/11/15 Status:
Hal HP: 14/20 - AC 17/13/14 Status: staggered
Linge: HP: 15/15- AC: 15/13/12 Status:
Horn: HP: 17/17 - AC: 17/15/13 Status:
Paldo HP: 12/12 - AC: 14/14/11 Status:
Sigrun HP: 17/17 - AC: 17/11/16 Status:

NPCS:
Atomie HP -9? | AC: 17 | dazzled

As Linge';s eagle is sent to attack the flying creature, she stays close to Horn and Sigrun, touching the latter's shoulder briefly as she passes.

Casting [I[Guidance[/I] on Sigrun. Do I have the reroll the eagle's attack?

I'll keep the eagles' rolls from last turn

Still maintaining her defensive posture, Sigrun moves carefully towards the sound of fighting and yelling.

same as last turn. total defense, +4 dodge to AC

Seeing the creature dazzled by his spell Paldo fires a bullet at it.
Sling Staff: 1d20 ⇒ 16
Damage: 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0

Is there a minimum of 1 damage on attacks? :p

Garran looses another arrow at the small flyer.

shortbow: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4; miss%: 1d100 ⇒ 47; damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

the group tries to attack the small creature, but they struggle with the snow and have difficulty hitting it.
Linge summons an eagle who hits once but fails ot do any significant damage. Linge then give guidance to sigrun, but sigrun does not have any real target this round.

Paldo hits with his sling, but does no damage. Garran fires, but the wind takes the arrow and it falls just a few feet in front of him.

Hal tries to aim through the snow, taking two more shots at the fey
bow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 1 - 2 = 19
concealment: 1d100 ⇒ 20
bow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 1 - 2 = 7
he also misses into the concealing snow.

concentration: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26
the atomie leans back from the eagle attacking it and casts a spell, going invisible!

before you can spend much time worrying about where it went off to, you see a large shape come striding out of the snow and wind. a large fungus-covered humanoid creature with a very large spear comes towards you

the whole party may act

Stat Tracker

Global Condition: None |

Global Condition:
Garran HP: 17/17 - AC: 16/11/15 Status:
Hal HP: 14/20 - AC 17/13/14 Status:
Linge: HP: 15/15- AC: 15/13/12 Status:
Horn: HP: 17/17 - AC: 17/15/13 Status:
Paldo HP: 12/12 - AC: 14/14/11 Status:
Sigrun HP: 17/17 - AC: 17/11/16 Status:

NPCS:
Atomie HP -6 | AC: 17 | invisible

Garran let’s his bow fall to the snow. He studies the new threat while he readies his shield. Then he draws his sword.

Linge grimaces as she sees this new opponent trodding through the snow towards them. She lets her hand fall to Horn's back, whispering an incantation.

Cast Magic Fang

"Go help them, boy," she says into his ear, falling back to the sweet, but commanding consonants of Ulfen.

The bear cub trots forward, staying at a distance of the humanoid, visibly studying his enemy.

Move action, Full Defense for this round, AC bumped to 22

Sigrun wheels around and spots their new friend. "Great, something I can see." She stumbles up a bit further, still maintaining her defensive posture but ready to strike.

are the grid lines 5 ft or 10ft? from the size of Hal and the giant it seems like 5, but the rest of us look like we're about 1/4 of a square

they are 5 foot squares. I'll adjust sizes, some of them didn't copy well

Paldo casts a spell bursting in the creatures face.

Casts Flare Fort DC 13

Atomie should still be dazzled for a few rounds yet, it lasts a minute

Hal fires a couple shots at the new target
bow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 1 - 2 = 12

bow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 1 - 2 = 25
crit??: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 1 - 2 = 14
concealment: 1d100 ⇒ 48
damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

the troll gets a flashing spell to the face but is unaffected by it.
fort save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

everyone else switches weapons, moves closer and prepares to fight the large creature.

the troll lashes out at Sigrun with his massive spear
spear: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (6, 5) + 5 = 16

despite her cautious approach, she is hit and injured badly from the spear!

the wound caused by Hal's bow seals up quickly, leaving barely a scratch on the troll's rough hide

the whole party may act

Stat Tracker

Global Condition: None |

Global Condition:
Garran HP: 17/17 - AC: 16/11/15 Status:
Hal HP: 14/20 - AC 17/13/14 Status:
Linge: HP: 15/15- AC: 15/13/12 Status:
Horn: HP: 17/17 - AC: 17/15/13 Status:
Paldo HP: 12/12 - AC: 14/14/11 Status:
Sigrun HP: 1/17 - AC: 17/11/16 Status:

NPCS:
Atomie HP -6 | AC: 17 | invisible
Troll HP -0 | AC: ??

Oof that's a lot of damage

Horn comes to Sigrun's rescue, attacking the troll.

Attack (Bite): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Damage: 1d4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7

Attack (Claw 1): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Damage: 1d3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 5

Attack (Claw 2): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Damage: 1d3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 = 4

Seeing Sigrun badly hurt, Linge takes the risk of moving closer to her to heal her.

Cast Cure Light Wounds

Heal: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Paldo uses an arcane pool point to swap a spell in his spell book.

Arcane pool point to swap colour spray for ray of enfeeblement.
Full round action

Sigrun nearly crumples under the giant creature's attack, but Linge's timely magic restores her enough to stay calm and press the attack. Seeking a little extra damage, she channels her magic into her shield, and then strikes with it as it bursts into flame.

move up (provokes, I think) and cast Touch of Combustion defensively, spellstrike to attack with shield

concentration DC17: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
attack, shield bash: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

I don't think that'll hit, so still holding the charge.

Garran moves in closer to the brutish giant. He stays alert, hopefully ready to dodge any attack. fighting defensively (+2AC)

Horn moves in and bites the troll, doing a bit of damage. Sigrun is revitalized slightly and comes in swinging but misses completely.

Hal shoots twice more at the troll

bow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 1 - 2 = 16
concealment: 1d100 ⇒ 75
damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 = 4

bow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 1 - 2 = 23
concealment: 1d100 ⇒ 45
damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 1 = 10

both arrows hit this time doing some decent damage!

unfortunately, one of the wounds seals up completely as the troll bellows in anger.

it steps up, surprisingly not slowed down byt the snow at all. it lashes out at Hal with a long nasty looking spear
spear: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (1, 4) + 5 = 10

it then bites at horn who also drew some blood, but misses badly
bite: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (2) + 0 = 2

the atomie appears again, stabbing Hal
rapier: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
damage: 1d2 - 1 + 1d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) - 1 + (6) + (1) = 7

Hal drops to the ice, bleeding from several wounds....

The party is up

Stat Tracker

Global Condition: None |

Global Condition:
Garran HP: 17/17 - AC: 16/11/15 Status:
Hal HP: -3/20 - AC 17/13/14 Status: dying
Linge: HP: 15/15- AC: 15/13/12 Status:
Horn: HP: 17/17 - AC: 17/15/13 Status:
Paldo HP: 12/12 - AC: 14/14/11 Status:
Sigrun HP: 11/17 - AC: 17/11/16 Status:

NPCS:
Atomie HP -6 | AC: 17
Troll HP -21 | AC: 16

Horn keeps on lacerating the troll.

Attack (Bite): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Damage: 1d4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6

Attack (Claw 1): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Damage: 1d3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 5

Attack (Claw 2): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Damage: 1d3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6

"Oh no," Linge whispers as Hal drops to the ground, and shoots an alarmed glance at Garran, shaking her head to signify that she can't help the ranger.

She channels some of her remaining magical energy to infuse Sigrun with extra strength, hoping that the cleric will be able to heal Hal.

Cast Guidance on Sigrun

Undaunted by her miss and the troll felling Hal, Sigrun strikes again, with better success this time.

attack, shield bash, guidance: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 5 + 1 = 19
damage: 1d4 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 6 + (6) = 16 max damage rolls! 6 fire
touch of combustion: DC13 reflex save to avoid catching on fire, if it fails then everyone next to it has to do the same save or take 1d4 fire damage on the next turn, fun fun

Paldo casts a Ray of energy at the Troll.

Casts Ray of Enfeeblement Fort Save DC 14

STR Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Garran might wish he could be in two places at once. But he can’t. The troll is a real threat, unless it is brought down quickly. Hal will just have to hang on.

Garran slashes at the troll.
cold iron longsword: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20; damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Troll is now Garran’s studied target.

the atomie reaches out to touch Hal
touch attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
dark energy flashes over him, and his body becomes still

the atomie looks up from his prey in time to see Sigrun and Garran both hit the troll with massive damage, the fire of Sigruns attack licking over the troll's body. it screams in pain and falls to the ground, smoking. it's body tries to regenerate but smolders, flames quickly consuming flesh like paper. it is clear the troll is done.

the atomie takes to the air and flies away from the combat

the atomie is getting away, and will likely be out of reach after this round. you can try to stop or pusue it, otherwise this combat is over!

Linge runs to Hal, hoping not to be too late.

Heal: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22 For the sake of roleplay

Sigrun steps back, shocked, as the troll burns to a crisp before her eyes. "Whoa, I didn't expect...ok." She turns to see their other combatant flying off, but there's nothing much she can do to stop it.

After the troll drops, Garran rushes over to join Linge beside the fallen Hal. He quickly assists her in checking the ranger for vitals.
Heal (aid other): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

Paldo steps on his tip toes looking over Garran's shoulder. Seeing Hal's motionless body is difficult to behold. Even though he didn't know him long Paldo tried not to let his emotions get the better of him. "Is he ok?" He asked quietly.