GM Tyranius Tyrant's Grasp (Inactive)

Game Master Tyranius

Atium wanders into the brick walkway as he watches Aishe try to climb the hedges. Behind Atium, as he approaches the statue slowly animates! It intones words in Elven as it steps forward, brandishing its dagger.

Dagger vs Atium AC 18: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26
Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 + Bleed 2

The dagger stabs down between Atium's shoulder blades as he begins to bleed profusely from the injury.

Round 1
Aishe (24/28; 3 str dam; 2 wis dam)
Tessenarin (27/27)
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Guardian
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Vanyan (27/27; 1 NL; 1 wis dam)
Atium (32/50; Raging 40/58; Bleed 2)
Vinas (43/43)

Vanyan flinches as the statue starts moving and immediately proceeds to stab Atium. It's possible that he's easy to startle, but outwardly he tries to play it fairly cool.

1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13 Know (Arcana)

DR?

Round: 1

Aishe cuts his hand and withdraws from the climb.

What do you see up there? Oh for the sake of a whooly Mammoth. Why can't you climb the hedge?

”Hrm. Prickly.” he says as he shows Atium his injuries.

When the statue animates, he quickly re-draws his crossbow, loads it with a proper bolt, and fires!
Crossbow (cold iron, silver): 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 1 = 11 (point blank) damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 1 = 12 (point blank)

”Atium man, are you OK? That looks like it hurt!”

knowledge Arcana: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

Tessenarin looks warily at the moving statue and moves into the path. He pulls his bow and shoots at the creature.

longbow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
damage[: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Aishe and Tessenarin quickl fire at teh statue. Aishe's bolt misses as it sticks deep into the hedges. Though Tessenarin's arrow hits it looks to shatter against the hard stone. DR.

The guardian stabs down at Atium once more.

Dagger vs Atium AC 18: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

Atium rolls out of the way as his original wound continues to tear and bleed.

Round 2
Aishe (24/28; 3 str dam; 2 wis dam)
Tessenarin (27/27)
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Guardian
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Vanyan (27/27; 1 NL; 1 wis dam)
Atium (30/50; Raging 38/58; Bleed 2)
Vinas (43/43)

Round 1, Init 15

Vanyan moves behind Atium.

"*Wank*, do you think you can avoid spilling all your blood just for one fight? Just one!?" Vanyan casts Barkskin on the thin skinned bleeder. +2 to AC for 40 minutes. "That should make you less san-guine, right? Amirite?! Get it?" Vanyan looks around to see if anyone gets it.

"Blasted Bollix! Coming through!" Weaving with all alacrity, Vinas pushes to the front. "COMING THROUGH!" The man in shining armor pushes up next to Atium. "Work to flank with me." He caps it off with a sideways swing

ATK: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26 for DMG: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Tessenarin moves to a better position without cover and takes another shot.

longbow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Yet another shot goes way off target and he curses loudly.

Round: 2

Aishe cuts across behind Tessenarin and fires another volley.
Crossbow (cold iron, silver): 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 1 = 29 (point blank) damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7 (point blank)
crit Crossbow (cold iron, silver): 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 1 = 15 (point blank) damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 1 = 10 (point blank)

Vanyan helps protect Atium a bit more as the man's skin hardens. Atium screams in rage as he launches into the statue. His warhammer smashing into the stone.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
Damage: 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

While everyone else's weapons seem to be slowed by the hardened stone Atium's adamantine hammer goes right past its defenses. Vinas moves into a flank, chipping away at the guardian's arm. Small chips begin to work into the stony exterior.

Aishe fires a bolt into the statue, it shatters into the graven guardian's forehead, edging its way into a crevice. Tessenarin curses as his arrow meets into the thorned hedge.

Aishe's bolt falls free as the guardian slowly mends itself. The statue shudders as a spell shimmers over it's body and is quickly lost.

Concentration: 1d20 ⇒ 7

Atium continues to bleed out.

Round 3
Aishe (24/28; 3 str dam; 2 wis dam)
Tessenarin (27/27)
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Guardian (-18)
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Vanyan (27/27; 1 NL; 1 wis dam)
Atium (28/50; Raging 36/58; Bleed 2; Barkskin +2)
Vinas (43/43)

Round 2, Init 15

Vanyan sees the damage that Atium's hammer can do and tries to help the large man hit again. He grabs his longspear and tries to create an opening for Atium.

"Strike here, *Wank*!"

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11 vs. DC10 to aid another

Atium! +2 to your next attack.

You sorry pathetic statue! Speaking silly fairy talk. That was all GIRLIE-MAN talk at me.
I don't like Girlie Man talk!
attack: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 8 + 2 = 22
damage: 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

Atium takes a side step to move into flanking position.

"Atium, that was Elvish." Tessenarin says harshly, trying not to be offended. He then tries another shot with his bow.

longbow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Vinas steps into position. His muted attacks elicit a curse from the young man. "I'll do what I can, but keep harrying it for Atium!" Hoping to at least push the cracks along a bit, he still swings hard: ATK: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 2 = 15 for DMG if hit: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Round: 3

Making a large circle toward Atium, he avoids possible AoOs and takes another shot, this time loading a normal bolt as it doesn’t seem to make a difference.
Crossbow: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 1 = 16 (point blank) damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 1 = 12 (point blank)

Vanyan helps Atium's warhammer find a home as the blunt head smashes into the statue's side. Vinas and Aishe both miss as sword and bolt alike strike the cobbled stone floor. Tessenarin's arrow finds purchase as it chips a small bit away.

Dagger vs Atium AC 18: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22
Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 + 2 Bleed

Dagger vs Atium AC 18: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Confirm Crit: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 + 2 Bleed

the dagger stabs down into Atium's shoulder twice, the last one goes down to the hilt.

Round 4
Aishe (24/28; 3 str dam; 2 wis dam)
Tessenarin (27/27)
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Guardian (-32)
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Vanyan (27/27; 1 NL; 1 wis dam)
Atium (12/50; Raging 20/58; Bleed 2; Barkskin +2)
Vinas (43/43)

Seeing Atium bleeding so much, and noticing his arrows are mostly useless, Tessenarin sings his soothing song, then moves in and touches Atium.
CLW: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Round 3, Init 15

”Good job, Tess,” Vanyan notes Atium’s tendency to bleed, and then bleed more, almost trying to open himself up to the dagger.

He tries again to create an opening for Atium.

"Strike again, *Wank*!"

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 vs. DC10 to aid another

Elvish? The way he said it, it was certainly with a soft voice like the male statue doesn't like girl statues.

Atium doesn't have anything against Elvish, but that was the daintiest version of the language he's ever heard. Where he's from..... if it ain't bawdy - it aint worh listening to.
Do Elves have bawdy words? Words that describe how long or short a man's penis is?

Atium wants to insult this thing, but needs some help from the others. Healing help. Language help. He's fine with their help.

Waiting for the right taunting words, he bashes the statue more.
attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
damage: 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

Round: 4

If Atium’s mighty blow does not fell it, Aishe takes another shot.
Crossbow: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 1 = 14 (point blank) damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 1 = 13 (point blank)

Vanyan manages to slightly distract Atium as the enraged man breaks through the statue once more. It looks ready to crumble and will likely only take another solid hit.

ATK: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 8 + 2 = 28 for DMG if hit: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Though Vinas hits, his blade doesn't seem to damage the statue at all. Aishe's bolt bounces off of the stone as it hits it at an odd angle while Tessenarin tends to Atium's wounds.

Dagger vs Atium AC 18: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21
Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 + 2 Bleed

Dagger vs Atium AC 18: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

As the dagger slashes across Atium's chest he begins to bleed once more.

Round 5
Aishe (24/28; 3 str dam; 2 wis dam)
Tessenarin (27/27)
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Guardian (-40)
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Vanyan (27/27; 1 NL; 1 wis dam)
Atium (15/50; Raging 23/58; 2 Bleed Barkskin +2)
Vinas (43/43)

Round 4, Init 15

”Almost there! Keep it up,” Vanyan cheers and tries again to create an opening for Atium.

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 vs. DC10 to aid another

Round: 5

Seeing the creature is nearly done, as is his cheap bolt supply, he instead moves up and tries to end the Atium bleed once again. He touches him, mumbling quietly, but fervently, ”Blessings be to Abadar.” as he heals him.

Lay on hands: 1d6 ⇒ 1 and end the bleed once again.

Tessenarin drops his bow, pulls his axe and steps up to the statue.

"STOP BLEEDING!" he yells at Atium.

He then swings with his axe in an attempt to help Atium hit the statue.

greataxe: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

"Iomedae!" Seeing the wounds pile up on Atium, Vinas shouts ineffectually at the guardian, "Me! Face me!" He tries to score another nick, ATK: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9, but his focus is shot.

"STOP BLEEDING!" he yells at Atium.

That's like asking the sun to stop rising in the east and setting in the west.

attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
damage: 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15

And he insults the statue.
Brag Anor-T

The graven guardian crumbles underneath the weight of Atium's heavy blows.

The dagger and cloak wrapped around it's backside both fall free for the taking.

"Outstanding Atium! I consider myself fortunate to stand with someone whose arm and blade are so powerful." Vinas looks over the man. "I have only a small amount of healing to offer. Come, let us get you hale again whilst Vanyan fusses about that cloak."

Vanyan, after realizing the items are magical, does start of fuss with the cloak. He offers the wand to others to help Atium get cleaned up.

He gathers the cloak in, holding it up and flipping from side to side, then top to bottom to try to find the top. And when he finally does, he goes about trying to figure out what the cloak is or does.

1d20 + 9 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 4 + 2 = 24 Spellcraft

”Ah! It’s a cloak of hidery! You can use this to hide and sneak...you know, like the elves do,” Vanyan says, though he hasn’t seen too many sneaky elves, but maybe that was the *exact* point.

When Atium is ready, Vanyan will follow the group the to north which seems the only way to go.

Aishe is tired, and can only imagine how rough Atium feels. He waits to make sure he's healed up before proceeding. Meanwhile, he checks his bolts for damage and, hopefully, replaces one or two in his quiver. He replenishes the rest from the dwindling supply in his quiver.

low is bad for me: 3d2 ⇒ (1, 1, 1) = 3

Sighing, he realizes he's now out of reserves for his cold iron/silver quarrels, and just a handful of the bolts he found as well. Just what's in his quiver pretty much. He'll have to be careful and make them work.

He looks to the others when he's ready.

Atium calms down from his "enhanced state".
he seems a bit dizzy. this has been the longest that he had been frenzied and the toll has left him spent and exhausted.

Outstanding Atium! I consider myself fortunate to stand with someone whose arm and blade are so powerful.

I wish my dad were here to have heard you. I can not take all the credit. I really can't take any. half goes to this amazing warhammer and half goes toward the training I had just 4 years ago in breaking objects.

Your good words makes me feel better Vinas. You are a true shield brother.

Rage 6/13. Exhausted 10 rounds. Using healing wand:
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
used up last three charges. Sorry!

Do Elves have bawdy words? Words that describe how long or short a man's penis is?

Hazza to Master Undar.

Vanyan’s face scrunches up as he tries to parse Atium’s recent shoutings. Vanyan slightly turns into the direction of Atium, and almost imperceptibly raises an eyebrow. The crude words weren't directed at him, so he'll ignore them.. but he has his own thoughts about burly men who are desperately afraid of appearing even the least bit effeminate. Personally, he believes Elven is quite a pleasant and melodic language. Atium likely just hasn't had time or opportunity to travel much outside his frozen tundra and to refine his tastes, he figures.

So maybe Atium is just Undar-trained in the area of masculinity. Or maybe its inconsistent, and he’s been poorly spotty-trained.

Vanyan doesn’t know but is happy to have the man on his side, on this purgatory-ish half-dead side of things. Rather than the hammer-side of things.

”Don’t worry about using all the wand. We’ll find a way to muddle through this. Somehow,” Vanyan says. ”And don’t worry about your dad. I’m sure he’s proud of you. If not, when we get back, we’ll go tell him so he knows.”

Tessenarin looks at Atium for a minute, opens his mouth, then stops before he says anything.
"Someone should take this magic dagger. It seems the best thing to do. Also, I still have some healing magic left should we need it. It is probably best to continue."

After a small bit of healing the group continues through the path in the hedges. Several willow trees cluster here, many with nests built in them. Fallen leaves and baubles such as bracelets litter the ground. To the northwest, the hedge opens into a larger arbor with more trees. A well-crafted opening in the hedge with a brick walk leads south, while a torn section of hedge leads west.

The trees are roosts for many kinds of birds, predominantly jackdaws and magpies. The birds constantly steal from travelers and grave sites, bringing their finds back here to decorate their nests.

While the path continues around you notice a small hole made recently in the hedge, that doesn't look to have been repaired yet. Red arrow.

Aishe will follow the leaders into the new area. Gesturing to the hole in the hedge he suggests, "Should we try the hole?"

He stays well back though, and covers the front liners with his crossbow.

Aishe may be ready to plunge headfirst into that hole, but Vanyan is not so sure about squeezing himself through tiny barbed openings. Before committing so anything, he carefully looks around, also trying to hear any sound that might be audible from the other side of the hedge.

1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25 Perception

If clear and after others go through, he will carefully follow.

Vanyan listens to the grove to the north and west and hears nothing out of the ordinary. In fact even the ravens, magpies, and jackdaws, all of them eerily quiet.

Looking up at the branches of the willow tree Vanyan notices the glimmer of several coins, a ring, a scroll, and even a gem!

Do you go after them?

"Hmmm, everything seems quiet, possibly a little too quiet...", Vanyan points out to the others. "And look — treasure in the trees! Is that treasure?"

He hangs back, casting Detect Magic, looking for auras.

Does Vanyan think he can reach the items with his longspear? How high up are they?

Vanyan looks around and feels he could reach the nests and items in the branches to knock them down with his longspear. Scanning the tree's contents a few of the items are indeed magical. Concentrating a bit longer Vanyan narrows it down to the ring, scroll, and gem in fact.

"This seems like a trap, and traps have been extremely dangerous here." Vinas concentrates on the area, looking for an evil aura with his mind's eye as he scans more traditionally for dangers. Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

Tessenarin looks at the items, noting which ones are not magical. He then starts to hum a little tune that doesn't really have words, so much. It's a happy little tune, one you might hum when you're working. As he gestures he brings the non-magical items over to him.
Mage handing the non-magic items

Vanyan, who has been carrying two longspear for a while, hands the silver tipped longspear to Vinas. He keeps his normal longspear as he backs away from the tree a bit.

”Yeah, it’s a trap, but that there is some magical stuff,” Vanyan says. ”Maybe you or Atium want to use the longspear to knock the things down while the rest of us cover you?”

He waits to see how Tess’s actions play out. Good play, Tess.

Let's let Vinas try this one. I am not keen on traps made by wizards. Paper is a thing of those WoundWorld Demons.

Let's let Vinas try this one. I am not keen on traps made by wizards. Paper is a thing of those WoundWorld Demons.

"Not at all, Atium. Paper is for books, which is how we have knowledge. Books allow us to write down history and keep information."

Vinas nods, and proffers his hand for the spear. He'll then try to hook them with a prayer to Iomedae.

Tessenarin sends out an unseen, hand that slowly begins lifting coins from the nests and branches, one at a time. The task takes several minutes as it takes all of Tessenarin's concentration and he is only able to grab a single coin at a time. In total 45 gold coins are gathered.

Seeing no traps go off or anything animating to life Vinas hooks the ring and pulls it down from the tree's branches. Using the end of the spear he knocks down a nest as a pair of magpie's fly off as the gem and scroll fall free for the taking.

Vanyan moves back, readying some magic should anything of interest happen.

Can’t move on map now, but trying to get back from area, about 20’.

”This is a good plan.”

* * *Edit for ninja:

If given the items, Vanyan will try to divine their mysteries.

1d20 + 9 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 4 + 2 = 26 Spellcraft - ring
1d20 + 9 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 4 + 2 = 24 Spellcraft - gem

Aishe watches in fascination as the party endeavors to pull riches from the tree. "Do you think it'll grow more magic items if we come back? Be worth a seed or two from a tree like that. Maybe a cutting. Don't know enough about nature to know how to replicate such a thing." He ponders, studying the tree, and looking for traps.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

Regardless of what he finds, he's ready to move ahead, but agrees with Vanyan that they should avoid the small space though. He remembers the prickly thorns.

(Moved on the map in anticipation of others going ahead of me. Aishe does not lead.)

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22 Know (Nature) - tree

”Oh, interesting thinking, Aishe! Might be a special treasure tree or something...” Vanyan examines the tree.