GM Phntm888's Return of the Runelords (Inactive)

Game Master Phntm888

Esmaralda slightly change the upcoming verse of her song to reply to Cam, singing, "♪♫ Understood. You're no moustache-waxers, so you should be fine anyhow!!! ♪♪"

Good catch on sleep casting time. I'm not sure I've ever noticed that until now. It's now a poo-poo spell! :)

Henric moves around the room to get a better angle, where he lets loose another stream of fire.

Energy Ray attack vs. Yellow TAC: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Fire Damage: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (5, 5) + 2 = 12

Round 3

These Roadkeepers couldn't keep a s%+#house with such weak blows.

"That type gets in a fight with a woman in full armor instead of moustache-waxers with overstuffed purses,, they've already lost." Camellia keeps her focus on Mother Nightthrush, slashing across her midsection again. The old woman stays standing, however.

Rodrigo lies on the ground, unconscious.

Henric moves around the room to get a better angle, where he lets loose another stream of fire that goes wildly off-course.

Kiley brings her greatsword around to the next bandit.

Attack vs Yellow, Bless, Inspire: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 9 + 1 + 1 = 29
Damage: 2d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 3) + 6 + 1 = 12

A third bandit falls to the ground from her blade.

Mother Nightthrush again tries to cast her spell.

This time, she succeeds, and a cacophony of colors burst forth from her hands, washing over Cam, Kiley, Esmaralda, and Henric. DC 16 Will saves from each of you, or you are unconscious, stunned, and blinded for 4 rounds, then blinded and stunned for 4 rounds, then stunned for 1 more round. Don't forget Shake it Off - Rodrigo does not count for the benefit since he is unconscious.

Kiley Will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Kiley falls to the ground, unconscious. Kiley counts for this save, but not subsequent saves.

Round 4

Stryn tries to take out the Roadkeeper again.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 1 = 20
Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Stryn stabs him, and drops him to the ground.

Initiative Order
Stryn
Tellanya
Esmaralda
Roadkeepers
Cam
Rodrigo
Henric
Kiley
Mother Nightthrush

The party is up! All the Roadkeepers are down, but don't forget those Will saves!

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

"She's castin' a big ol' nasty color spray, y'all! Watch out." Her warning does not have much of a chance to have an effect before the crone's blast of colorful energy shoots out.

Will Save (shake it off): 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 3 + 2 = 23

Cam herself avoids the blast of colorful energy, quickly looking away from the blast and steeling herself. When she turns her attention back to Mama Nightthrush, a resolved expression has come down upon her face, though it is hidden by her helm.

"Well, darn. Why'd you have to go and do something like that? Now I'm gonna have to really take you seriously."

She suddenly pulls down a massive overhead slash on Mama Nightthrush's shoulder.

Attack with Mwk Cold Iron Longsword (bless, inspire courage): 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 8 + 1 + 1 = 27
Damage (inspire): 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 1 = 11

Esmaralda Will vs. DC 16, SIO: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 1 = 17

Esmaralda shakes the spell off, blinking her eyes repeatedly. Seeing that Mother Nightthrush is still drowsy from her lullaby spell, she decides to try to shut her down to prevent such other dangerous spells coming from her.

Casting Sleep, Will Save DC 15, -2 to that Will save due to Lullaby

Tellanya steps back to strike with her spear, and attacks mother Nightthrush, giving Stryn the opportunity to move in to attack.

Longspear (Mother Nightthrush), Bless, IC, opponent has soft cover: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 20
Longspear damage, IC: 1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 = 9

Tribal Cooperation is still active- Everyone has "Shake it Off" for the next one round. For example, at the moment, Tellanya has +3 to all saving throws (for a total of +6 Fort, +5 Reflex, +7 will).

If anyone critically threatens any ally - Tellanya activates "Curse of Faltering (-2 penalty, DC 13) (Su)" As an immediate action, when an enemy within 30 ft threatens crit, force reroll with Cha mod penalty (-2). A DC 13 Will save negates this.

Will Save vs. DC 16: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 1 = 10

Henric succumbs to the flash of multi-hued light, falling unconscious.

1/4 rounds: Unconscious, stunned, and blinded for 4 rounds, then blinded and stunnd for 4 rounds, then stunned for 1 more round.

Round 4

"She's castin' a big ol' nasty color spray, y'all! Watch out." Her warning does not have much of a chance to have an effect before the crone's blast of colorful energy shoots out.

Cam herself avoids the blast of colorful energy, quickly looking away from the blast and steeling herself. Esmaralda is fortunate, as well, but Henric and Kiley both fall to the spell.

Tellanya steps back to strike with her spear, and attacks mother Nightthrush, giving Stryn the opportunity to move in to attack. The longspear hits, and this final blow is too much for the old woman, and she falls to the ground.

Combat is over. Esmaralda, you do not expend the spell slot for sleep. Cam, if you still want to resolve that attack, let me know.

Cam's arm continues onwards to slash down on the downed crone, but not of her own accord. "Enough, Ira." She swivels around and the slash embeds in the ground instead. Tch. Fine.

Cam sheathes her sword. "Well that sure was something. Guess we need a few minutes to get people up again." Unable to contribute much to that matter, she begins sorting through the items.

I'd suggest we give everyone a potion of CLW and hold onto the tanglefoot bags and acid flasks. The MW cold iron dagger might be nice for DR for someone

Tellanya nods, "yes. Let us try to stabilize these poor fellows." She snaps her fingers, and one-by-one, starting with Rodrigo and ending with Nightthrush, casts a cantrip on the fallen foes. She smiles, kindly, "few are the people whose futures may not be redeemed." She cocks her head, and nods. "Your armor is quite interesting miss Camellia." She giggles quietly, her eyes shining as she looks at Ira.

As she speaks, the spirit of camraderie fades a bit, and the apparations disappear. After this, Tellanya stands quietly nearby, listening, and then begins to search the individual stones on the floor, poking them with her longspear.

No more shake it off.

Unfortunately, the only Roadkeeper who isn't dead is the one that wasn't struck down by Kiley (Red). Luckily Rodrigo was already stable. By the time Tellanya gets to Mother Nightthrush, she has expired, and Tellanya is unable to stabilize her. She only had 9 Con, and Cam took her to -4.

Henric and Kiley seem to regain consciousness, but they are still out of it and blind. 3 rounds of blindness and 4 rounds of stun left.

Obviously you need to wait for Henric and Kiley to finish recovering, but where to next. Are you taking the time to heal wounded? ID Magic items? Going back to the boarded up door? Taking your prisoners to town? Going down the stairs?

I didn't know there were stairs! Tally-ho!

Tellanya frowns sadly, "it is too bad, but she already died." She shakes her head, her braids shifting lightly. "Well, when the others wake up, let us move down the stairs. Who is hurt?"

I think only Tellanya got hit, right?

While she waits for the color spray to wear off, she checks the magic items, and listens intently for any more guidance from the spirit realm.

Detect Magic - not sure if everything is even magical.

Spellcraft (wand): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Spellcraft (amulet): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Spellcraft (chain shirt?): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Kiley's at 9 HP, Stryn's down 6.

Tellanya isn't sure what the wand is, but she finds the amulet enhances the natural durability of the wearer amulet of natural armor +1.

The chain shirt is nonmagical.

Using the party's wand, unless otherwise told not to. I have four more 1st level spells for the day (3+1 arcane bond).

clw kiley: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 From 9 to 18/26
clw kiley: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 From 18 to 21/26
clw kiley: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 From 21 to 26/26

Uses 3 charges of the 11 (based on the sheet). If y'all want me to use my own spells, I will instead, just have to adjust above a little (I wouldn't use the last spell, for example, because I'd get her to 20/26, and then 25/26 with two castings).

clw stryn: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 From 11 to 14/17

Probably good enough?

She holds the amulet, "this is an amulet! It also helps protect one's body from terrible assault." She gestures towards one of the more armored folks, "Kiley or Camellia, perhaps it suits you best?"

"Ira appreciates the compliment, Ms. Tellanya. Best not be too friendly though or she might get ideas."

You say that like we don't know every bawdy house in Varisia, Cam. Don't act like you're so chaste

Cam quietly laughs. "Ms. Tellanya, I'm quite well protected already, so I'd say pass it on to Kiley. She did get hit a couple times, after all."

Cam's AC is high enough already for the time being

Once he is finally feeling himself again, Henric makes his way among the pilfered items, handling each one briefly before moving onto the next.

Using Object Reading on each item for identification. Not sure why I forgot that I can do this. :p

Are you healing Rodrigo, or leaving him here unconscious?

Henric finds that the only remaining magic item, the wand, is a wand of cure light wounds with 29 charges remaining.

You also notice that next to the lantern is a deck of cards and 138 cp.

You head down the stairs, traveling deeper underground. As you descend, Esmaralda hears the sound of voices talking, below, and alerts the group.

Keep going, or send someone to scout?

I vote we send Stryn!

Seconded! Dak!!! :)

As for Rodrigo, it might be best to leave him there, I think.

"I think it's better than not to let him be. Keeping a man charmed for longer'n necessary just don't sit right with me. Ironic as that is."

She nods, "I agree! It will be unfortunate if the fellow dies as well, so I will have healed him once we've left."

Stryn Stealth: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21

Stryn sneaks ahead down the stairs. After a few minutes, he comes back and says, "Five Roadkeepers talking together. Kind of on guard, but distracted. If we can sneak up on them, we'll probably have an advantage."

Try to sneak up on them, or just go attack?

Since Esme didn't cast her sleep spell yet, perhaps it would be a good opening for this combat. What do you all think? are you willing to delay your initiative to allow Esme to fire off a sleep spell?

I don’t mind, I’m here to support everyone else anyway.

If you are starting combat with it, I don't think we need to delay anyways

Not built for stealth, so I'm fully expecting the GM to roll Perception for his goons here... ;)

I'm good for whatever that might make the fight easier. ;)

While that's a good plan, I would like to point out that sleep has a 1 round casting time, which means it goes off at the beginning of the turn after you start casting it. So, while you could start casting it in the surprise round, it won't complete until Round 1, at which point they might not be in position anymore, depending on their initiatives. Regardless, if you want to attempt to go the sneaky route, I need everyone to roll me a Stealth check.

As a point of order, spells are targeted when they finish casting, not when they start. For example, it's entirely possible to start casting a 1 round enlarge person cast without a legal target, expecting an ally to move in range by the time it finishes casting

Stealth: 1d20 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (3) + 1 - 5 = -1

Stealth: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (12) - 2 = 10

Here we go; WEEEEE! :P

Stealth: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Lol... We're so good at this.

Stealth: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16

Esmaralda threads lightly, keeping to the rear of the party and sticking to the shadows.

Hmmm...apparently Stealth is not this party's strong suit. Good to know.

Stryn Stealth: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16

Kiley Stealth: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27

The group tries to sneak down the stairs to ambush the Roadkeepers, but the clanking of Cam's armor echoes down the hallway, and Henric's staff keeps smacking against the wall. Tellanya stubs her toe at one point, and it's possible that someone especially keen-eared may have heard her initial exclamation. As the group approaches the door, they hear a voice say, "Someone's coming, and it sounds like they're wearing armor."

Another one says, "It sounds like more than one person." Once you can see them, all five Roadkeepers are standing, weapons drawn. They see you, and one shouts "Intruders!"

Initiative Order
Esmaralda
Roadkeepers
Cam
Henric
Tellanya
Kiley
Stryn

Esmaralda is up!

Seeing that stealth is no longer required, Esmaralda tries to inspire her allies with a battle song.

Inspire Courage: +1 to atk/dmg

Round 1

Seeing that stealth is no longer required, Esmaralda tries to inspire her allies with a battle song.

The Roadkeepers arrange themselves in a line, clearly trying to bar your way. They hold their swords ready.

Initiative Order
Esmaralda
Roadkeepers
Cam
Henric
Tellanya
Kiley
Stryn

The party is up!

Cam advances into the room, slashing at the westernmost Roadkeeper. "Y'all are better off standing down, ya know."

Attack with Mwk Cold Iron Longsword (inspire courage) vs Orange: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19
Damage (inspire courage): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Henric steps into the room after Camellia, feeling (over) confident from her bravado. "Or don't," he adds, before unleashing a fan of flames from his staff.

Move Action

Standard Action Burning Hands (DC 15); vs. Blue, Red & Pink

Fire Damage: 3d4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 4, 2) + 2 = 12

Tellanya steps up, adjacent to Henric and Camilla, and says, "contrary to this companion I am adjacent to, we have already allowed your surrender if you had wished to give it." She nods solemnly, but is sincenere.

Double Move, I doubt they'll surrender but maybe they will! Might get AOOS if they come after me or Henric, though (sorry Cam).

Round 1

Cam advances into the room, slashing at the westernmost Roadkeeper. "Y'all are better off standing down, ya know." She deals a powerful blow to him.

Henric steps into the room after Camellia, feeling (over) confident from her bravado. "Or don't," he adds, before unleashing a fan of flames from his staff.

Two of them manage to avoid the worst of the flames, but the one behind a low wall is burnt to a crisp.

Tellanya steps up, adjacent to Henric and Camilla, and says, "contrary to this companion I am adjacent to, we have already allowed your surrender if you had wished to give it." She nods solemnly, but is sincere.

Kiley moves up and strikes at one of the Roadkeepers Henric burned.

Attack: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 1 = 17
Damage: 2d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 6) + 6 + 1 = 17

She cuts him down.

Stryn goes to assist Cam.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 6 + 1 = 23
Damage: 1d4 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 6

His stab takes down her opponent.

Initiative Order
Esmaralda
Roadkeepers
Cam
Henric
Tellanya
Kiley
Stryn

Esmaralda to go!

Lol, so much for that, :D

Esmaralda moves behind Tellanya, suddenly appearing at the top of the stairs, as if making a grand entrance, and tries to hex the nearest one threatening Kiley, so that he momentarily lowers his sword... winking provocatively at the man, she maintains her song, but includes him in the lyrics,

"♪♫...and he gaaaaaaaaaave a pause!
Trying to toooooooooooo forget!
At the time HE_WASN'T_REALLY_PROUD_OF_HIS_SO_CALLED_SUCCESS!!!!!! ♪"

Charm Hex Will DC 16 vs. PINK; I know he might go from hostile to unfriendly but I'm just trying to reduce the amound of attacks going to the party...

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Esmaralda, I posted up something in the Discord regarding your action.

Replied in Discord. Summary: please rule result of Charm Hex as you see fit. If you need an accompanying Diplomacy roll to 'Make a Request' against the newly changed Diplomacy attitude of the target (must be at least indifferent to make a request), here it is: "Do not attack us! we have information! please lower your sword for a moment and listen!" Diplomacy, Make a Request; Buffs: 1d20 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 13 + 4 = 22 --> if the target, post Charm Hex, is still Hostile or Unfriendly, Esmaralda cannot 'Make a Request' (in RP, basically the request falls upon deaf ears! :) )

Round 2

Esmaralda moves behind Tellanya, suddenly appearing at the top of the stairs, as if making a grand entrance, and tries to hex the nearest one threatening Kiley, so that he momentarily lowers his sword... winking provocatively at the man, she maintains her song, but includes him in the lyrics,

"♪♫...and he gaaaaaaaaaave a pause!
Trying to toooooooooooo forget!
At the time HE_WASN'T_REALLY_PROUD_OF_HIS_SO_CALLED_SUCCESS!!!!!! ♪"

The Road Keeper looks at Esmaralda with less hostility, but he doesn't hold in his attack.

The two Road Keepers strike - one at Kiley, and one stepping up to strike Cam. Neither hits - perhaps the one was swayed by Esmaralda's song after all, or Kiley was just more competent than he was.

Initiative Order
Esmaralda
Roadkeepers
Cam
Henric
Tellanya
Kiley
Stryn

The party is up!

Tellanya steps up slightly, and thrusts out with her spear.

Longspear: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Longspear damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

But Tellanya manages merely to strike the ground in front of her. She smiles, and nods, "yes, that is true."

If anyone critically threatens any ally - Tellanya activates "Curse of Faltering (-2 penalty, DC 13) (Su)" As an immediate action, when an enemy within 30 ft threatens crit, force reroll with Cha mod penalty (-2). A DC 13 Will save negates this.

Cam gets distracted listening to Esmaralda's song and manages only a probing swing.

Attack with Mwk Cold Iron Longsword: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Esmaralda continues her (inspiring?) song. +1 to atk/dmg

She proceeds down the stairs and casts a spell of guidance on Camellia.

@Cam: inspire and guidance stack so you should get a +2 to that attack.

The to-hit portion of both buffs are competence, so they do not stack. Also, I decided when I trigger guidance anyways, and I’d rather save it in case I need to make a save