Ironperenti's Rise of the Runelords Campaign

Game Master Ironperenti

The velociraptor snaps at the little thing but the goblin ghoul is supernaturally fast and it dodges with ease. When Camil ducks into the side passage he sees to his dismay there are more mansized ghouls in the side chamber gnawing on bones (do you change target or still throw at the goblin ghoul?).

Oh no, he'll change targets and cry out, Darn it again! More ghouls over here! and prepare to retreat behind the more stalwart members of the party...

The bag hits but the ghoul manages to shake the stuff off before it gets trapped in it or catches on fire (made a long shot roll).

Steps and and casts a spell into the room with the pool.

fireball+2 intense, dc18 reflex: 5d6 + 2 ⇒ (3, 6, 4, 4, 5) + 2 = 24

in the middle of the room, should get all the enemies I can see and maybe some I don't

Excellent, I thought you might like that room.

With one tremendous explosion all of the goblin ghouls (9 of them with a 21 AC, would have been interesting) are consumed in fire and fall where they stand. Although it gets close to engulfing the raptor, the flames just miss it.

Takes a bow.

Thankfully I rolled decent

Kizzy applauds as Zherxikas bows, noting the fireball glow and assuming it was highly effective form the response.

Lavanor starts to move up towards the new group of undead when the room explodes in a ball of fire. Seeing all of the ghouls dead, he turns to Zherxikas, "Wow, nice job. I was concerned how we were going to fight so many at once," he says with a smile.

Turning to see where Camil is looking, his smile quickly fades as he realizes he can't get in front of his companion. "Between these tunnels and this armor, I can't move fast enough. Forrest, can you move to protect Camil?"

The ghoul attacked by Camil rushes at him and bites but fails to draw blood. The others scramble about in the back room.

Round 1 (bless has expired)
Lavanor 54/54 done
Runt 35/46 (light, weapon of awe - expired, false life, expeditious retreat - expired) done
Camil 30/39 done
Ghouls done
Kizzy 28/37 <<<
Zherxikas 33/33 done (I missed they were supposed to go before you, oh well)
Forest 25/57: <<<
Isabella 36/41 (shield of faith - expired) <<<
Guards <<<

While Isabella is impressed with the well-placed fireball, there's no time for chit-chat as the ghouls are still attacking. Unfortunately there's no way to aid the fight.

Based on the map we're choke-pointed again so I guess just stand around.

You could do a guidance on someone.

Oh Camil won't be hanging in the front for long, he'll be retreating from melee with his next action - that's why he downed the longarm potion.

Rd 1 Kizzy began another bardic performance (song, so she is good to hang back and inspire courage! It affects Zherxikas, Forest, Isabella, and the three guards on the first round. Everyone after that.
+2 morale bonus on ST against charm and fear effects
+2 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage

"You got this, Camil. Slap them with your..." What kind of weapon did Camil wield, anyways? Forest had not been paying attention to Camil's martial capabilities. He also cannot do anything to help the man.

Round 2 (inspire courage infuses all)
Lavanor 54/54
Runt 35/46 (light, false life)
Camil 30/39
Ghouls
Kizzy 28/37
Zherxikas 33/33
Forest 25/57:
Isabella 36/41
Guards

So are we all up now?

New round, start at the top

@Forest
You were hasted last round but, as far as I can tell, you did not attack. Do you want me to haste you for the next round? Anyone else with a decent ranged attack that would like to be hasted?

well I'm retreating as soon as I can to open up room

Even so, still only enough room for one person at the front. Ranged attacks rule right now.

"Camil, get behind me. Forest, move up beside me once Zherxikas moves back, to create our line," Lavanor says, preparing to attack when the ghouls advance.

Readied ECB Attack: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 2 = 15
Damage(S): 1d10 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 2 = 15

@Forest

You were hasted last round but, as far as I can tell, you did not attack. Do you want me to haste you for the next round? Anyone else with a decent ranged attack that would like to be hasted?

Forest couldn't attack since Camil was blocking to road with his big noggin. If you've got 1 round duration hastes, it would be better to save it till Forest can start his turn next to an anemone so he can get the extra attack.

Forest will delay until just before the Ghouls go.

ound 2 (inspire courage infuses all)
Lavanor 54/54
Runt 35/46 (light, false life)
Camil 30/39
Ghouls
Kizzy 28/37
Zherxikas 33/33
Forest 25/57:
Isabella 36/41
Guards

So you are waiting another round?!

Plan so far: Lavanor holds in place, Camil withdraws, ghouls attack, forest steps up to guard lavanor's flank, yes?

And hope they attack me and not Zherxikas. It's either that or I take Camil's place and only one of us can attack without reach or ranged. I can also drop my longspear in the square behind me for someone to pick up if I'm not moving or in my current space if taking a 5' into Camil's spot.

hopefully... I also have a bit of cover, too, I hope, so... if I could move before the ghouls, I would do a withdraw action

You could do a guidance on someone.

Can't use guidance on Camil, as I can't reach him.

Kizzy continues her performance and moves into the pool chamber - noting the collection of glowing goblin ghouls appreciatively.

Everyone:
+2 morale bonus on ST against charm and fear effects
+2 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage

Camil withdraws safely to get away from the ghouls. As the nearest one pursues Lavanor takes a swipe at it causing the thing to come up short so as to not get hit (missed). It then bites and claws at its attacker. Lavanor takes a bite to the forearm and a claw to the opposite shoulder raking across his trap. He recognizes the burning sensation from the wounds and curses to himself as he collapses to the floor. Two other ghouls come rushing from a neighboring tunnel and bites at the raptor but misses.

Round 2 (inspire courage infuses all)
Lavanor 54/54 done (paralyzed 3 rounds)
Camil 30/39 done
Ghouls done
Runt 35/46 (light, false life) assumed a delayed action since you could not get to the front
Kizzy 28/37
Zherxikas 33/33
Forest 25/57:
Isabella 36/41
Guards

Runt mumbles to herself "Of course there is a back passage." as she hurries into the room with her pet. Which, by the way, does not take being clawed at all and claws right back.

to hit bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
damage, primordial: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
to hit talon: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
to hit talon: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Since it an animal I leave it up to you to determine which ghoul it attacks.

The raptor tears into one of the ghouls. Meanwhile, from behind the door to the north, you hear the screams of the undead lady, "Let me embrace you my love!"

Round 2 (inspire courage infuses all)
Lavanor 54/54 done (paralyzed 3 rounds)
Camil 30/39 done
Ghouls done
Runt 35/46 (light, false life) done
Kizzy 28/37
Zherxikas 33/33
Forest 25/57:
Isabella 36/41
Guards

Steps back and then casts forth another burning arc of fire.

burning arc, first ghoul to west, dc 17 reflex for half: 5d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 2, 6, 2) = 18
burning arc, second ghoul to west, dc 17 reflex for half: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5

Kizzy continues her performance free action and casts Soundburst behind the ghouls. 10 rd to catch ghouls but not Raptor

Sonic spell dam: 1d8 ⇒ 5 +Fort save DC16 or stunned 1 rd

@Kizzy
Read this about undead traits including the parts on fort saves and stunning.

@Thanks Runt; I am familiar but Kizzy would not be, 0 Ranks in Knowledge Religion, so was trying not to metagame.

@Kizzy
Gotcha. Done that myself.

The way clear-ish, Forest steps up next to Camil and cuts into one of the ghouls.

Scimitar (Inspired): 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 12 + 2 = 30
S Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 2 = 10

Kizzy's sound burst hurts the two ghouls nearest her but stuns neither of them. Zherxikas' fire arc consumes the first ghoul it hits but barely scorches the second. Then Forest makes his way past Lavanor and smites the creature a devastating blow. The guards, after some confusion, come rushing to the front to assist as they may.

Camil 30/39 done
Ghouls done
Runt 35/46 (light, false life) done
Kizzy 28/37 done
Zherxikas 33/33 done
Forest 25/57 done
Isabella 36/41 <<<
Guards done

Feel free to give me a digital kick in the butt when needed. The game fell out of my rotation while waiting for Isabella.

Isabella moves forward and takes up a supporting position and casts guidance on the raptor.

Round 4

Camil 30/39 <<<
Ghouls
Runt 35/46 (light, false life)
Kizzy 28/37
Zherxikas 33/33
Forest 25/57
Isabella 36/41
Guards

Now my post just doesn't show up. Odd.

Isabella moves forward taking up a supporting position and casts guidance on the raptor.

Round 4

Camil 30/39 <<<
Ghouls
Runt 35/46 (light, false life)
Kizzy 28/37
Zherxikas 33/33
Forest 25/57
Isabella 36/41
Guards

Didn't get a notification from the boards. Probably had to do with that last big hiccup that they had.

Yeah, they've been crazy.

Runt slips around clockwise to get somewhat behind a ghoul and take it by surprise.

to hit falchion, inspire: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 2 = 26
damage slashing, inspire: 1d6 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 2 = 9

Her raptor joins in the fun, ripping into the same ghoul and shifting to the other one if it falls.

to hit bite, inspire, guidance: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 13
damage, primordial, inspire: 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 = 10

to hit talon, inspire: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 2 = 23
damage, inspire: 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 = 7

to hit talon, inspire: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 2 = 16
damage, inspire: 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 = 7

Forest batters the remaining ghoul (on his side) with his weapons.

Scimitar (Inspired): 1d20 + 12 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 12 + 2 - 2 = 18
S Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 2 = 14

Shield Bash (Inspired): 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 2 - 2 = 18
S Damage: 1d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 2 = 7

Runt and the raptor bring down both ghouls in the large room. Likewise Forest puts down the ghoul in the smaller side room. After the last ghoul falls, the heavy breathing of those around you punctuates the silence of the cave.

Camil checks on Lavanor, seeing if he's okay, before cautiously moving forward with the group. He'll cross the next room to the closed door, quickly inspecting it for locks and or traps...

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21

Lavanor recovers after a few seconds and is able to stand again. Camil then moves to the door and finds it unlocked and untrapped as far as he can tell.

Isabella lowers her heavy blade and says, "I hope we're making some progress, at least."

She takes a moment to sheathe the blade and takes out her healing wand to apply to various injuries.

Cure light wounds, self: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
Cure light wounds, Camil: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Cure light wounds, Runt: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Cure light wounds, Forest: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

She gives a critical eye to the scrapes and bruises and says, "Could probably use a little more."

Cure light wounds, Camil: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Cure light wounds, Runt: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Cure light wounds, Forest: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Runt taps herself with her want of Infernal healing.

@Isabella
You might as well save the second CLW on Runt. She will be up to 45/46 in 10 rounds.