Ironperenti's Rise of the Runelords Campaign

Game Master Ironperenti

Forest sees three choice targets and by the stench he suspects there are more. Larry follows in hopes of supporting the fighter.

Isabella casts a bless spell to assist the party in combat, looks for some place where she can move to get into the fray, and realizes that she's stuck until other party members move forward.

With a 20' speed, I don't think I can make it through the narrow part in 1 move. I placed my token where I think I can move to.

Hearing the dinosaur attacking something, Lavanor tries his best to squeeze through the narrow passage. Not able to move into the next area, Lavanor prepares to defend himself should a ghoul get past the dinasaur.

Readied defensive ECB Attack: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 10 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 4 - 4 = 21 IC, FE, bless, squeeze, defensively. Not entirely sure I can ready a defensive attack while squeezing. Adjust as needed.
Damage(S): 1d10 + 7 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 2 + 2 = 21

Camil moves behind Forest, squeezing as much as possible to get out of the way of the others behind him, and downs an elixir thinking it may help some. Alchemical Allocation

I wasn't sure if Forest was in the proper spot, so I just moved up a little bit to provide support for him.

No squeezing necessary in the west passages just the initial opening of the north passage.

Forest moves into the cave revealing several ghouls. When Camil comes in behind him and steps slightly south he sees yet another ghoul hiding. Lavanor manages to make it through the tight gap just behind Runt. Runt and he can now see the ghoul the dinosaur is attacking.

Round 2 (all PCs have inspire courage and bless)
Runt 35/46 (light, weapon of awe, false life, expeditious retreat): I moved her 10' so she still has 20' of move and a standard action to deal with the ghoul.
Forest 25/57: moved him 20' down his path so he can see now what he is dealing with. He has a standard action remaining.
Camil 30/39: remainder of his move action and standard action
Isabella 41/41 shield of faith: move action remaining
Kizzy 28/37 done
Lavanor 54/54 moved, has a standard action remaining
Zherxikas 33/33 moved and readied action
Guards: curly moves to backup Lavanor, Moe follows Larry
Ghouls

Camil tucks in behind Forest after he finishes drinking his elixir.

Move and Standard action completed!

Still stuck waiting because both narrow hallways (one to my west, one to my east) are blocked with people and I don't have enough movement to squeeze through.

Runt moves forward to take up position next to the raptor, lashing out ineffectively with her tiny falchion.

to hit falchion, inspire, bless: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 13
damage slashing, inspire, weapon of awe: 1d6 + 5 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 2 + 2 = 15

Ready Action to attack a ghoul that comes close.
Scimitar: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 12 + 2 = 19
S Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 2 = 9

Runt does indeed miss. The ghouls strike back. The one attacking he dinosaur goes teeth and claws versus teeth and claws with neither initially getting in a telling blow. One of the ghouls in the other tunnel moves on Forest who hacks into viciously. It bites and claws at him but it finds no purchase on his armor. Another ghoul approaches from the southern tunnel of the 'Y' and attacks Larry but it bites nothing but shield.

Round 3 (all PCs have inspire courage and bless)
Runt 35/46 (light, weapon of awe, false life, expeditious retreat) <<<
Forest 25/57:
Camil 30/39:
Isabella 41/41 shield of faith
Kizzy 28/37
Lavanor 54/54
Zherxikas 33/33
Guards:
Ghouls

Falchion attack, bless, inspire courage[/dice: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 1 + 2 = 28
Falchion damage, inspire courage: 2d4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1, 3) + 1 + 2 = 7

Falchion confirm crit, bless, inspire courage: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 1 + 2 = 9

Isabella squeezes past her allies on the left and brings her falchion down in a heavy chop against the ghoul in the nook south of her and southwest of Camil.

Kizzy will continue her song, lifting the spirits of her comrades (Inspire Courage) as a free action; and preparing to attack anything that comes from the southern tunnel. Ready Action to attack anything hostile coming from that direction.

Party continues to receive:
+2 morale bonus on ST against charm and fear effects
+2 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage

Camil trusts his instincts and downs a potion, immediately spitting it back into the container from whence it came. His arms distort and grow unnaturally long.

Alchemical Allocation: Long arm. Pretty sure the ghouls get attacks of opportunity, but Camil now has 10' reach.

Runt and Raptor hold the line, working together to try to take out the lead ghoul.

to hit falchion, inspire, bless: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 17
damage slashing, inspire, weapon of awe: 1d6 + 5 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 2 + 2 = 13

to hit bite, inspire, bless: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 27
damage, primordial, inspire: 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 = 9
to hit talon, inspire, bless: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 12
damage, inspire: 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 = 10
to hit talon, inspire, bless: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 20
damage, inspire: 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 = 10

Isabella wound one of the ghouls and Larry tries to get the same one but fails. Camil's potion works but in drinking it he draws an attack from the nearest ghoul. The beast gives him a nasty cut across his chest after which Camil slumps up against the wall and does not move. In the north tunnel, Runt cuts down the ghoul before her opening the way for the raptor to move to the next. It tears into the beast and drops it. Moe steps back out of the tunnel to help Kizzy guard the south route.

Round 3 (all PCs have inspire courage and bless)
Runt 35/46 (light, weapon of awe, false life, expeditious retreat) done
Forest 25/57: <<<
Camil 30/39: done
Isabella 41/41 (shield of faith): done
Kizzy 28/37 done
Lavanor 54/54 <<<
Zherxikas 33/33 <<<
Guards: Larry done, Moe done
Ghouls

At least these ghouls were something Forest could contribute against. He cuts at the undead in front of him, determined to slice his way through the horde.

Full Attack. If the closest ghoul is killed by the first attack, 5-foot-step to shield bash the second ghoul.
Scimitar (Inspired, Bless): 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 12 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 20
S Damage: 1d6 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 2 = 14
Scimitar (Inspired, Bless): 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 10 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 25
S Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 2 = 9

Forest cuts down the first ghoul and smashes into the second one.

Round 3 (all PCs have inspire courage and bless)
Runt 35/46 (light, weapon of awe, false life, expeditious retreat) done
Forest 25/57: done
Camil 30/39: done
Isabella 41/41 (shield of faith): done
Kizzy 28/37 done
Lavanor 54/54 <<<
Zherxikas 33/33 <<<
Guards: Larry done, Moe done
Ghouls

Moves up behind Larry and fires at the ghoul

firebolt: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 17
damage: 1d4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6

Zherxikas' bolt catches the ghoul in the chest making it scream. Lavanor moves past Runt and the raptor as they finish off the ghoul before them and joins Forest in his fight. Camil slides to the floor (4 rounds left). A ghoul attacks Forest and another Isabella. The ghoul cannot get through Forest's armored defense but the one facing Isabella finds soft flesh with a claw (1 hit, 5 dmg). Its quick acting paralysis takes effect and she drops to the ground.

Round 4 (all PCs have inspire courage and bless)
Runt 35/46 (light, weapon of awe, false life, expeditious retreat)
Forest 25/57: <<<
Camil 30/39: paralyzed 4 rounds left
Isabella 36/41 (shield of faith): paralyzed 5 rounds left
Kizzy 28/37 <<<
Lavanor 54/54 <<<
Zherxikas 33/33 <<<
Guards: <<<
Ghouls

Pulls out some more magic to try and protect the two paralyzed comrades... and fires a force missile at the ghoul

force: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 20
damage: 1d4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 5

Like a whirling dervish, Forest continues to cut his way through the enemy.

Same as before.
Scimitar (Inspired, Bless): 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 12 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 21
S Damage: 1d6 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 2 = 13
Shield Bash (Inspired, Bless): 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 21
B Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 2 = 14

Zherxikas' spell drops the ghoul in its tracks. Meanwhile, just to his north-west, Forest cuts down the first of the ghouls before him and then steps up to nearly drop the second.

Round 4 (all PCs have inspire courage and bless)
Runt 35/46 (light, weapon of awe, false life, expeditious retreat)
Forest 25/57: done
Camil 30/39: paralyzed 4 rounds left
Isabella 36/41 (shield of faith): paralyzed 5 rounds left
Kizzy 28/37 <<<
Lavanor 54/54 <<<
Zherxikas 33/33 done
Guards: <<<
Ghouls

Kizzy moves ahead, waving for Moe to follow and stepping nimbly over her fallen comrades, she moves past Zherxikas into the chamber beyond. All the while continuing her song.
Free action maintain bardic performance, double move to current spot

Kizzy moves forward and spots another ghoul lurking in the west tunnel. It sees her and rushes toward her biting at her but misses. Larry moves past the two fallen and takes up a defensive position before them. Moe follows Kizzy. Lavanor steps up and finishes off the ghoul before Forest. Curly moves up behind Runt.

Round 5 (all PCs have inspire courage and bless)
Runt 35/46 (light, weapon of awe, false life, expeditious retreat)
Forest 25/57:
Camil 30/39: paralyzed 3 rounds left
Isabella 36/41 (shield of faith): paralyzed 4 rounds left
Kizzy 28/37
Lavanor 54/54
Zherxikas 33/33
Guards:

Back at the top of the round?

Yep, round 5 is new

Kizzy will continue her performance, drop the bow, then draw her rapier and attack the ghoul.

Rapier: 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 16
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

free action to continue performance, free action to drop weapon, move action to draw- does not provoke, standard to attack
BAB+inspire+mwk

My post was eaten. I hate it when that happens. anyway...

Runt rushes into the room but by the time she gets near the ghoul, she is too tired to take a swing. The raptor, on the other hand, is far more agile and is able to take a bit.

to hit bite, inspire, bless: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 13
damage, primordial, inspire: 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 = 6

Kizzy manages to jab the thing but the ghoul avoids the raptor's attack.

Round 5 (all PCs have inspire courage and bless)
Runt 35/46 (light, weapon of awe, false life, expeditious retreat) done
Forest 25/57:
Camil 30/39: paralyzed 3 rounds left
Isabella 36/41 (shield of faith): paralyzed 4 rounds left
Kizzy 28/37 done
Lavanor 54/54
Zherxikas 33/33
Guards
Ghoul

Lavanor moves up to assist the raptor and tries to attack the ghoul around the corner but catches the wall instead. Not sure I can hit it from here.

ECB Attack: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 4 = 12 fe, inspire, bless, cover
Damage(S): 1d10 + 7 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 2 + 2 = 14

Moves up and shakes the two paralyzed companions to see if he can rouse them from the paralyzation.

Although it has cover against him, Lavanor can indeed attack the ghoul. However, his initial assault missed, possibly due to the cover provided. Zherxikas gets no response from the two but there eyes hint that they know what is going on around them.

Round 5 (all PCs have inspire courage and bless)
Runt 35/46 (light, weapon of awe, false life, expeditious retreat) done
Forest 25/57:
Camil 30/39: paralyzed 3 rounds left
Isabella 36/41 (shield of faith): paralyzed 4 rounds left
Kizzy 28/37 done
Lavanor 54/54 done
Zherxikas 33/33 standard action remaining
Guards
Ghoul

If Zherxikas can see the ghoul, he'll do an force missle at them.

Lol I keep rolling for an attack and yet I don't have to.
https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/wizard/arcane-schools/paizo-a rcane-schools/classic-arcane-schools/evocation/

damage+intense spells: 1d4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 2 = 8

Why 1d4+2+2? The ability says 1d4 + the intense spells bonus which would b +2. Where did the other +2 come from?

Camil’s eyes flicker wildly, slightly in a panic, as he tries to tell what the heck is going on around him, but can’t lift his head.

Forest cannot reach the remaining ghoul, but he silently wishes the raptor his best.

Move deeper into the caves.

Zherxikas' missile slams home. The ghoul is looking worse for wear but is still up. Forest can't reach the beast so he prepares to attack anything that comes down the west tunnel (readied action). Then surprise of surprises, Moe steps past Kizzy and stabs the thing through the chest. It collapses.

I assume you wait until your paralyzed comrades can move?

Runt heads over to Camil and gives him a shake and a light slap.

"He's not responsive, but, you know, ghouls. We are going to have to wait the paralysis out. Nice job Moe."

Runt also looks him over for signs of infection and casts a heightened awareness on herself in preparation for the next smack down.

heal: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

Luckily no infections, just paralysis. Once they recover, does the team push further west or go back to the stair room and check out the southern tunnel that went west?

"No infection. Just a little wait and Camil should be up and kicking. Though I'm afraid that means that the, what was it? Revenent? is getting way ahead of us."

"I suspect its best to keep going to the west... whatever it was was probably using these ghouls to slow us down"

A moment later, Camil's paralysis ends, he stands, shaking his head and running is oddly distended hands through his hair. Sorry about that, thought I had it, guess not. Darn ghouls and their paralysis... listening to Zherxikas' thoughts he nods, West sounds good to me

"West it is. Come on small army, lets get a move on."

And with that she prods her raptor into the tunnel ahead of her.

Kizzy gives Moe a well deserved pat on the back and flashes a smile, she then nods forward as the the others advance down the western tunnel. They will follow when they can; Kizzy will stop her performance until the group needs inspiration again.

You follow the western tunnel. It turns north shortly and opens into a large room with a pool of water in the center. Forest (assumed to be in the lead) can make out several (five) goblin sized ghouls. (the yellow circle shows what Forest, with lowlight vision can see normally, beyond that is dim light) Another tunnel opens to the west just inside the large room. The goblin ghouls seem as though they had been watching the tunnel from which you emerged but had not started to move until they saw what was coming.

Round 1 (bless has expired)
Lavanor 54/54
Runt 35/46 (light, weapon of awe - expired, false life, expeditious retreat - expired) done
Camil 30/39
Goblin Ghouls
Kizzy 28/37
Zherxikas 33/33
Forest 25/57:
Isabella 36/41 (shield of faith - expired)
Guards

Kizzy would have picked up her bow; otherwise she will take this time to get it and have it at the ready. She begins to sing a new song.

She will start a new performance to inspire courage; affects Zherxikas Forest Isabella and the three guards. The first round.

Isabella lets out a sigh of relief after the supernatural paralysis finally wears off.

"That was thoroughly unpleasant and thoroughly predictable. How come I suspect that it's not the last time we'll encounter something like that?"

Before Runt can prod the thing, the raptor is off.

to hit bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
damage, primordial: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Runt uses her Inquisitor's Direction (Su) on Forest, providing him haste for a turn in case he decides to use his bow.

Camil advances, ducking into the side hallway to not stand in the way of the more martial members of the group, and pitches a sticky sack at the closest goblin as he advances, Let us see if this works?!

Tangleburn Bag, point blank shot: 1d20 + 9 - 2 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 9 - 2 - 4 = 13
If that hits:
fire damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5
DC 20 Reflex save or catch on fire, and entangled per a tanglefoot bag