DM Dickie's Kingmaker

Game Master dickie

As Nasze harrasses the boar, Thorryn cracks a few armored plates with his attack. Moments later Quanah takes advantage of the breach and slips a javelin past the thick dermal plating. Tuskgutter squeals in pain, and the squeals grow louder and more frantic when Mountain Cutter hacks into his flank. The beast spins and faces the offender and it's wielder, Aleksara, attempting to gore the woman, but Tuskgutter slips in his own blood and misses his target wildly.

Gore w/charge: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 2 = 11
Damage if hit: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (5, 4) + 9 = 18

That would have HURT. BTW, since its been a day or so since our last fight, I figured I would be at full health so I updated that. Finally. I've used up all my first level spells for the day, so does anybody have anything we can use to delay or daze this thing? Summon something to get his attention? We have a Druid right? Could he figure out what is making this thing so violent maybe? Calm him down somehow? I am at a loss unless we run away...

If Tenzi were up he could Evil eye and cast grease it. Don't forget the bear trap maybe someone can get him to step in it.

Stable check: 1d20 ⇒ 11

Forgot to do this... No luck, Next turn DC 14 / HP -4/13, Con 11

Does anyone have ghost sound? A challenge from another boar. Or silent image? Heck even a tanglefoot bag would help.

I have Ghost Sound memorized but my DC isn't very high and I'm engaged at the moment. Quanah has a wand of Burning Hands, but its only lvl2. Guaranteed hit however, and will probably get its attention...Quanah? Think you can blast it with the wand then lead it off in a random direction so we can save Tenzi? I'll hold out as long as I can.

Seeing the beast's razor sharp tusks up close forces Aleksara to fight with her defenses up!

AC16 +4 w/Mage Armor +4 w/full defense! That's AC24 total if he attacks me again. BUt that's all I have for the round.

"Tenzekil will have to wait. Focus your attacks on the boar!"

Bec de corbin: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 5 - 2 = 18
Bludgeoning damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Hold on my friend. Just hold on.

Quanah takes a risk and lunges in to blast the boar with a savage curtain of fire from her wand - not quite in its goring range, thanks to the magic's ability to launch fire a short distance.

Burning hands wand damage: 2d4 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6 Ref save DC 12 for half

Mmm, the smell of bacon.

Then she unfurls her wings and starts flying as fast as she can away from the boar.

This is probably a terrible idea, because I have a fly speed of 60' but that just means he's gonna charge me, but here we go.

Just fly straight up, you will only get half-distance with 30 feet of course, but he might get distracted trying to get at you...?

It's pointless to fly straight up if the entire operation is to try to get him to follow me.

Agreed, but Jerrik didn't move, he attacked or I may be the focus of its rage still since I'm standing it front of it it. Luring it away would be great...but only IF it takes the bait and moves. Really I was still just kinda throwing out ideas to see if something sounds better. You are welcome to go whichever way you want. =) Anything can help at this moment.

Thorryn takes a 5 foot step back an begins to convert the energy reserved for a CLW spell into Summon Nature Ally Spell.

Thorryn will summon an eagle when spell is completed.

Nasze, flanking with Aleksara, continues her assult upon the beast.

claw1: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 2 = 14

claw2: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 = 9

Bite: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 2 = 11

If hit . .

Claw1: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

claw2: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

bite: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Reflex: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

Tuskgutter manages to avoid the worst of Quanah's fan of flames, but between the singed bristles and flesh and the wounds already inflicted, everyone can tell the animal has been mortally wounded. Blood soaks the dirt beneath him and slows him just enough for Jerrik to land a glancing blow. Tuskgutter continues to snort and squeal, too stubborn or stupid to die properly. He flails wildly, trying to take anyone he can down with him.

Alphabetical order: 1d5 ⇒ 5 Thorryn!
Gore: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
Damage if hit: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (6, 3) + 9 = 18

Everyone is up!

I must have hit harder than I thought! Or the GM's being really nice to us!

+1 Katana (Mountain Cutter)w/flank: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 = 8
Damage (Magic/Cold Iron): 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Stable Check v DC 14: 1d20 ⇒ 9

Oh, well there is always next turn. Next turn DC 15 / HP -5/13, Con 11

Quanah swoops back around, making a tight turn and landing near Tenzekil, whom she carefully picks up. "Come now little one. Let's get you to some help," she says, hoping that the team is able to finish off the gravely-wounded boar quickly.

Thorryn finishes summoning an Eagle in a flanking position from him.

The Eagle unleashes its furry on the dying boar

claw: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

claw: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

If hit

damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Thorryn steps up and wacks at the beast once again

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

if hit

damage: 3d6 + 5 ⇒ (4, 1, 1) + 5 = 11

Nasze also unleashed upon the beast, desperate to take it down.

claw: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 2 = 14

claw: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 3 + 2 = 20

bite: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 2 = 25

bite confirm: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 2 = 25

If Hit

Claw Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Claw Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Bite Damage: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (3, 3) + 2 = 8

Alek's attack is deflected by the wild movements from the dying animal, but Thorryn sees results when he clubs him in the head. His eagle scratches into him, adding insult to injury, but Tuskgutter finally falls thoroughly dead when Nasze tears open his throat. The great cat purrs loudly as it enjoys a new nibbles at the ragged throat wound it caused.

Quanah lifts up Tenzekil and flies back with him over to Thorryn and says, "He's badly wounded. Can you stop the bleeding?"

Without hesitation, Aleksara moves over and removes the dead boar's head with a single stroke of her katana. She then looks at the others, covered in the arterial spray of the thing, her hair covering most of her face.

"What? I have anger issues. Is Tenzi OK?"

With the boar dispatched, Jerrik rushed to Quanah to check on Tenzekil.

"Here, let me see him. I can help."

His hand slowly hovered over the gash that the boar had left, glowing energy radiating out from his palm.

Lay on Hands: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Seeing Tenzi's breathing steady at Jerrik's touch, Aleksara turns back to the boar to hide her tears of happiness.

"At least we'll eat well for the next few days...assuming Naze doesn't slink off with the carcass."

She then kneels and draws her dagger.

Survival(Butchering the Boar): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12

His eyes slowly open and look about. "Ow! That hurt. Did I get him?" Says the Gnome as he tries to sit up."Ow! Okay I'd like to not be attacked by a giant monster boar again."

Looking over at the deceased boar. "Hey, there's a reward for this guy's head. According to the reward poster some hunter is offering a bow and magic arrows for it. Oleg will know where to find him. Oh and Qw!"

I'll go ahead and let you know that you can rest tonight without interruption. Take care of anything you need then let me know when you're ready to press on.

I say we rest for 24 hours. Anybody have Healing skill? Preserve the boars head. Then we head off to start with the bandits.

I agree we need to rest. I will recover 2 HP overnight and be at 3/13. Sadly I don't have healing skill.

I have healing skill as well as a CLW for you.

heal: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29 Treat Deadly Wounds; heals 5 hp

CLW: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

With that healing Tenzi will be all better in the morning. Or at least as good as he can be :)

"So we're off to see the bandits!" Announces the Gnome.

Humm...there might be a song there.

"No. Back to Oleg's first. Collect the reward, re-provision, make sure they're okay. Then we head towards the bandits."

"Sounds good to me. Rewards are always welcome. And maybe Svetlana will make some more of that wonderful radish stew." He say patting his tummy.

"But to be efficient we should circle back through the unexplored territory along the way."

"Makes sense. Quanah, feel like stretching those wings some more?"

Aleksara massages her back and comments dryly.

"I'm not against going back to Oleg's and spending some time in an actual bed...or just a pile of comfy-dry straw. Either way it is better than the ground for a night."

Quanah is wiping off some of Tenzekil's blood from her arms as she says, "An opportunity to ride the updrafts is always welcome."

In the morning the group circles back to the north-north-east to chart a section of the forest currently unexplored. Around lunch Aleksara sees a snake in her backpack, startling her for a moment before she realizes it's just a static image. Some sort of illusion spell.

A quiet chortling and joyous tiny bell-ringing sound comes from somewhere nearby. "Hey guys! Hello gnome! We just wanted to drop by and let you know about the humorless jerks down by the stream. We heard they were going to kill some monster called and 'oh-laig' in the morning." The tinkling bells ring out and the soft feminine voice whispers back then speaks up. "Also...there's, uh, a..." The bells tinkle again. "Tarrasque! There's a tarrasque to the north of here, you should stay away unless you want to get eaten! Yeah." The bells ring a deep bass like church bells tolling at a funeral.

"Thank you friends for the information. I hope to be able to repay the service someday." He says to the voices in both Sylvan and common.

Know Local: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11 I don't remember anything about a Tarrasque. Do I?

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8 Well they did sound sincere about the danger. I guess there could be a Tarrasque

Know Geo: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13 The location of the stream

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20 Improve their attitude

Then looking to the others.
"We must prevent the Jerks...er bandits from attacking Oleg. An immediate attack might catch them before they leave their camp."

Thinking ahead to some mischief, Aleksara calls after the invisible pranksters...

"OH! OK guys...thanks for the warning! Hey...think you guys might do us a favor and distract the 'humorless jerks' when we get to them? I would be willing to owe you a favor for it!"

Diplomacy(Unskilled): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14

No, Tenze is totally unaware of any Tarrasque and he knows the approximate location that the invisible pranksters are referring to.

"Huh. Maaaaaaaaaybe. We will think about it. Meet you there. Maybe. Could be fun..."

Any further questions would go unanswered at this point, but I'm pretty sure I'm okay to describe the camp you come up on. Map is updated. You guys can approach from either the right or left side of where I left your tokens, together or split up.

After an hour of travel the group smells cooking meat and hears the sounds of distant conversation. Ahead is a campfire surrounded by a rough looking woman and a trio of bandits. Nearby another bandit is checking and loading a wagon.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

"Uh, guys? What's going on? I can't see over the underbrush. oh there's the stream...saw that at least."

Dice roller does not seem to like Tenzi.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

"I can't see anything either. Quanah? Those big pretty eyes of your see anything worth seeing? How many are there?"

Backtracking a little...I have some suggestions on this attack...Bandits tend to be suspicious and easily spooked by the supernatural IMHO. Since we had some advance notice about the bandits, I would like to adjust some of my memorized spells if I can? Prodigious use of Ghost Sound, Unseen servant, Prestidigitation, mage hand, silent image, etc... could go a long way and maybe encourage our 'invisible friends' to help us out too. Let me think on it awhile and maybe I can come up with a more detailed idea. Can the rest of the casters in our group do anything 'spooky' they can memorize before the battle?

Those are good ideas. I can contribute Ghost sound, Silent image and grease. Oh we could shove tuskgutter's head out of a bush and make boar grunts with Ghost Sound...but that might be a bit much

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

"There are 7 bandits, the 3 near the fire, 2 up in the tree perch and 2 over there by that fallen log. Plus the lady. Hope someone has a plan."

Quanah says, "If they've any brains at all they'll have bows, and I am leery of flying over their camp and drawing fire."

"I do have a spell that can put a few people to sleep. With luck we might catch a few of them and dispatch the rest quickly."

"If it starts, Tenzekil, Quanah, take the two in the trees. Sleep them, grease them, whatever you can to deal with them."

"They can't be allowed to leave here."

I have no issues with trying to trick them, but I can't offer much in support. Jerrik isn't built for trickery and is more of a military mind but will help however he can. One question though - what do we want to accomplish by tricking them? Send them back to their camp? Incapacitate them somehow? I'm all for the hijinks and shenanigans, just want to understand our goal.

Good thought 'Q'. A sleeping bandit could be very talkative later. And my friend with the sword... Looking at Alek with a grin. "Is unlikely to leave any of her's around for later." Turning to the others. "Our little tricks will hopefully throw the bandits off balance, make them unsure of just what is going on or who and how many are attacking.
Alek, if your new elusive friends do make the party all the better." Says the Gnome after hearing the other's reports.

When he and Quanah are in place.

"You should try you spell first 'Q'. Then I'll hit any left with the grease. After that I plan on keeping to cover as much as possible while I hex and spell them. Don't want to nearly die twice in as many days. Oh and thank you for the rescue last time. Now let's get this show on the road."

Aleksara pre-casts Mage armor just before heading in. She then slowly draws Mountain-Cutter and tests the edge carefully. Her face begins to almost transform from one of eager anticipation to one of cold-hearted hate and resignation of the fight to come...and its outcome.

Without moving, she whispers to Jerrik quietly.

"We need to take them fast and hard. I can make myself invisible briefly as we approach. We can move quickly together...you be loud about it...and I will try and intercept anybody who comes at you directly while unseen, that will make me visible, and then you should be free to hit whomever you think is the most dangerous person you can get to first. I clear the path...you strike deep. Chaos and fury. We should go as soon as one of our spellcasters' strikes is obvious. Agreed?"

They outnumber us slightly. The idea of trickery is just to put them off their guard for a round or two so we can whittle down their numbers. Aleksara is not for capturing any bandit, but won't stop someone who tries. Tactical advantage is all she's going for...and its fun..."

"Loud. I can do that" Jerrik said before nodding with a smile.

He began to walk towards the center of the small camp.

I'm guessing the drawn line is where we can position behind so I moved into position. Let me know if my assumption is wrong.

As Jerrik turns to move toward the camp a very curious thing happens. The campfire the bandits are sitting around suddenly explodes in a dazzling display of exploding sparks in red, blue, and green and shrill whistles and loud pops that are reminiscent of snapdragons and skyrockets.

Everyone...because fae are jerks...can attempt a DC 14 Will save or be blinded for rounds: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4. The PCs and some of the bandits can get a +2 bonus on this save due to the cover of the foilage.

In the immediate aftermath of the firework display, two of the bandits by the campfire suddenly fall asleep. The others are visibly alarmed by the sudden display. The woman looks around with narrowed eyes, ignoring the cacophony and blossoms of fire with an eerie calmness.

Everyone can act! The bandits have no clue who attacked them or how, so demoralizing by piling on the weird magic or other tricks could work.

Will save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17

"Those little guys are a menace. Gotta love em."

stealth: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19 Moves 10' south

Pointing at the far 'southeast' end of the camp he casts silent image.
Causing 8 men in leather armor armed with swords to appear to emerge from the underbrush.

Silent Image: This spell creates the visual illusion of an object, creature, or force, as visualized by you. The illusion does not create sound, smell, texture, or temperature. You can move the image within the limits of the size of the effect. DC 14 will to disbelieve when interacted with.

As he shouts. "Take them from behind!"

Bluff: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

Will save, partial cover: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 4 + 2 = 25

As the explosion goes off, Quanah starts intoning her spell.

Due to the casting time of 1 round, this won't go off until the start of my turn next round.

Will: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18

Chanting in stilted Draconic, sword at the ready, Aleksara vanishes from sight and moves ahead of Jerrik at a faster pace.

Stealth(Moving): 1d20 + 5 + 20 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 20 = 40

Current magic in place: Mage Armor and Invisibility for 2 rounds. I ran ahead of Jerrik...

Thorryn Will Save: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 2 = 14

Nasze Will Save: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 3 + 2 = 22

Both moving stealthy through the woods, Nasze will go circle around them, hopfully pushing them north right into the Thorryn.

Thorryn Stealh: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

Nasze Stealth: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13