GM Xavier Kahlvet's Strange Aeons 2e

Game Master KingTreyIII

Shakur manifests a dagger of force that stabs at the far ruffian, ripping some of his dark clothing.

Yellow advances forward, abandoning his hiding spot as he points a small leather wrapping it’s a sap and points it at Shakur.

”We know who you are! Stand down and accept your fate!”

Demoralize vs Shakur: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

But the ruffian’s words mean little to the cleric.

Blue advances forward and swings at Shakur with the sap!

Blue vs Shakur: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
Nonlethal Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

The last two ruffians advance forward and cross paths with each other. Red swings at Shakur, while Green swings at Urzok!

Red vs Shakur: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
Nonlethal Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 I’m pretty sure you won’t Shield Block that, Shakur…Let me know if I’m wrong.

That particular ruffian hits Shakur and harries the Pharasmin with his free hand, swinging it as if trying to pathetically trying to slap him around, but he is clearly doing it less with the attempt of causing harm and more to annoy and distract the cleric. And it’s working. Until you’re no longer within reach of Red (or until 1 round passes), you’re flat-footed, Shakur.

Green vs Urzok FF: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20
Nonlethal Damage: 1d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 5 + (2) = 11

Likewise, Green keeps “stabbing” his hand at Urzok, distracting the fighter. Flat-footed for 1 round or until you’re no longer within Green’s reach.

Ambush!
Round 1/2
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Shakur (-7)
Red
Green
Blue (-6)
Yellow
Urzok (-11)
Boodiddly/Jevar
???
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"Drat, we lost her!" Boodiddly's annoyance quickly turns to worry as the group finds themselves surrounded by strangers. "Time to hide those kidneys, boys!" he says, giving his jaw-harp a good twang for emphasis. "Oh! And hey, do you want to hear something terrible?" He looks to the strange man standing above him for a nod or some sort of gesture of agreement, but forges ahead anyway after a beat when he doesn't see any. "Paper. See? I told you it was tear-able!"

Perform vs DC 19: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23

Using Lingering Composition [F], followed by casting inspire defense [A] and hideous laughter on Green (Will 20) [AA].

"That's a lot of Terrors..." Urzok says, spinning his longsword in his hand as they close. "Alright you, that's enough!" he snaps at the Terror distracting him.

Raising his shield, he tries to slash her. "Give me space to move, Gnome, this is going to get wonderfully ugly!"
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+1 Striking Cold Iron Longsword vs Green: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 292d8 + 4 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 = 7
Raise Shield, Strike, Stride.

"Oh! And hey, do you want to hear something terrible?"

”How’s this for terrible?!” The target of the gnome’s horrible pun swings at him as he takes the time to tell his joke!

((R)) Green AoO vs Boodiddly: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14
Nonlethal Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

But completely misses as the gnome ducks.

"Paper. See? I told you it was tear-able!"

Green Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

The ruffian lets out a chuckle that devolves into a full-on laughing fit that he can’t seem to control! ”Tear-able! HA!”

When Urzok moves, the other two ruffians likewise lash out at him!

((R)) Blue AoO vs Urzok FF: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
Nonlethal Damage: 1d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 5 + (2) = 9 Your choice if you want to Shield Block that, Urzok

((R)) Red AoO vs Urzok FF: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19
Nonlethal Damage: 1d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 5 + (5) = 16

Urzok is clobbered a bit, but Boodiddly’s music staves off some of the pain. The half-orc makes it to the giggling ruffian and chops straight into his shoulder! Crit!

Ambush!
Round 1/2
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Shakur (-7)
Red
Green (-14) {slowed 1; no reactions}
Blue (-6)
Yellow
Urzok (-19)
Boodiddly {Lingering: Round 0 of 3}
Jevar
???
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Jevar grunts in frustration, sleepily as if he had no choice in the matter.

Well, I guess we walked right into this one...

He quickly grabs a vial from his belt pound, and compresses the stopper hard so that some sort of pressure-triggered reaction begins. It looks for a moment like a tiny diorama of a thunderstorm. With a flick of his wrist it speeds towards a nearby ruffian.

[[A]] Interact: draw lesser bottled lightning

[[A]] Ranged strike YELLOW
lesser bottle lightning attack, E damage, E splash damage: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 171d6 ⇒ 11 = 1
On a hit, the target becomes flat-footed until the start of your next turn.

[[A]] Interact: Draw dageger

Jevar chucks a bottle of lightning at Yellow, but it just bursts at the ruffians feet. only dealt splash damage.

Botting Shakur: Shakur moves back and utters a jealous hex on Blue!

Blue Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

Some of the ruffian’s strength seems to leave him, right in time for a sudden stab in the back by a force dagger!

Spiritual Weapon vs Blue: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21
Force Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Blue takes a circuitous route to flank Urzok and swings at the half-orc!

Blue vs Urzok FF; enfeebled 1: 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (18) + 9 - 1 = 26
Nonlethal Damage; enfeebled 1, sneak attack: 1d6 + 5 - 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 5 - 1 + (2) = 10

Once again, the ruffian uses his free hand to harry the fighter as he takes a second swing amid the annoying hand movements. Urzok’s flat-footed until he’s no longer in Blue’s reach or 1 round passes, whichever comes first.

Blue vs Urzok FF; enfeebled 1, 2nd, agile: 1d20 + 9 - 1 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 9 - 1 - 4 = 15
Nonlethal Damage; enfeebled 1, sneak attack: 1d6 + 5 - 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 5 - 1 + (2) = 7

Blue Will vs Jealous Hex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

Suddenly that particular ruffian regains his strength.

Yellow advances up, setting up a flank against Shakur and swinging!

Yellow vs Shakur: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14
Nonlethal Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Red moves forward, into a flank with Yellow and swings twice at Shakur!

Red vs Shakur FF: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14
Nonlethal Damage; sneak attack: 1d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 5 + (5) = 11

Red vs Shakur FF; 2nd, agile: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 9 - 4 = 14
Nonlethal Damage; sneak attack: 1d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 5 + (1) = 10

Green clutches at his stomach as he continues in his giggling fit, trying desperately to hit the flanked half-orc.

Green vs Urzok FF: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14
Nonlethal Damage; sneak attack: 1d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 5 + (6) = 12

Green vs Urzok FF; 2nd, agile: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 9 - 4 = 21
Nonlethal Damage; sneak attack: 1d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 5 + (4) = 11

The ruffian lets out a course laugh at the last second, causing him to miss Urzok. Despite the clear hilarity on his face, pure terror shines across the man’s eyes.

Just a reminder to Boodiddly that hideous laughter requires you to Sustain it.

Ambush!
Round 2
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Shakur (-7)
Red
Green (-14) {slowed 1; no reactions}
Blue (-12)
Yellow (-1)
Urzok (-28)
Boodiddly {Lingering: Round 1 of 3}
Jevar
???
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Jevar looks overwhelmed as the ruffians surround some of his companions.

...but we should quit walking into it. Arg!

Jevar flicks his dagger into the back of one flanking Shakur...

[[A]] Cast (somatic) hand of the apprentice vs RED
dagger (hand of the apprentice) RED, P damage: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 271d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

In the same motion that he recieves the returning dagger, Jevar yanks an elixir out of his belt pouch and thrusts it towards Urzok.

Open up! Quickly! Take this!

[[A]] Interact: draw minor elixir of life
[[A]] Interact: administer minor elixir of life on Urzok
elixir of life healing: 1d6 ⇒ 4
Urzok gets a +1 item bonus to saving throws against diseases and poisons for 10 minutes

One thing I've never been clear on is if this can be done with Jevar's one action, or if Urzok must simply receive it and spend an action to consume it himself.

Jevar, hand of the apprentice is a spell attack roll, meaning that your bonus SHOULD be +10, meaning that you just crit.

Jevar chucks the dagger, which stops right in front of the Red ruffian and then stabs into his shoulder, leaving a gaping wound that bleeds profusely!

One thing I've never been clear on is if this can be done with Jevar's one action, or if Urzok must simply receive it and spend an action to consume it himself.

I’m not sure if it’s addressed, but in my opinion, if it takes only a single action to shove a potion down an unconscious person’s throat, I don’t see why it wouldn’t also be an action to do so down a conscious person’s throat (assuming they’re willing, of course). So I’ll allow Jevar to use his action to force-feed the potion to Urzok.

Ambush!
Round 2
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Shakur (-7)
Red (-14) {1d6 persistent bleed}
Green (-14) {slowed 1; no reactions}
Blue (-12)
Yellow (-1)
Urzok (-24)
Boodiddly {Lingering: Round 1 of 3}
Jevar
???
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Urzok groans as his skin is compelled to seal some of its wounds. "Thanks Human!"

"That's it, you're going down!" he promises, allowing his anger to bubble over. Lifting his shield with his sword, he uses the weight of both to deliver a heavy chop to one of the Terrors. "Crush them one at a time!" he roars.
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Strike (Rage) vs Green: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 172d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (6, 2) + 4 + 2 = 14
Reroll: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18
Reroll: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31 Took two hero points, but alright!
GM, Urzok will use Shield Block on that first attack. Dang, risked it with the AoO's and paid for it! Yikes. Step, Rage, Strike.

I think hero points are a Fortune effect, so only one could apply to any one roll.

And yes, GM, I’m well aware of the changes to hideous laughter in this edition.

”Tear-able,” Boodiddly says again for emphasis, ”though that’s nothing compared to the stairs. They’re always up to something, you know.” He twongs his jaw harp for emphasis.

Sustain [A] and cast hideous laughter (Will 20) on Blue [AA].

I think hero points are a Fortune effect, so only one could apply to any one roll.

That is correct; you can’t use more than one Hero Point on a given roll, nor can you combine it with other things such as true strike or Boodiddly’s counter performance. That said, the nat 5 actually hits.

And yes, GM, I’m well aware of the changes to hideous laughter in this edition.

Just making sure; it is a big change between editions.

Urzok slices into one of the ruffians, but they are still standing and laughing away.

Blue Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Blue looks right at the gnome and can’t help but burst out in laughter and tears. ”Up to something! Because stairs are go up! Hahaha!” The ruffian’s laughter becomes more pained as he keels over and clutches at his stomach in an attempt to get control of himself. Meanwhile Green is just looking over at his hysterical companion. ”Haha. It wasn’t, haha, that funny!”

At that moment, amid his horrible jokes, Boodiddly notices something going on with the sides of one of the buildings: it looks like it’s…swirling? As the swirling grows bigger, the other amnesiacs notice it too—it’s obvious after all. An inky blackness swirls over the side of the building, and that blackness seems to coalesce into dark blobs that start to move away from the wall. The blobs take a more coherent humanoid shape as four more ruffians step forth out of the blackness. As soon as the last ruffian steps out, the swirling blackness on the wall slows, settling to rest in an all-too-familiar appearance: a charcoal drawing of a vast empty cityscape.

The four newly arrived ruffians all stick their balled fists into their pockets and pull them back out—it seems they had something small in their fists and they dropped it into their pockets.

Ambush!
Round 3
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Shakur (-7)
Red (-14) {1d6 persistent bleed}
Green (-28) {slowed 1; no reactions}
Blue (-12) {Prone; Laughing Hideously: Round 0 of 1; Slowed 1; no reactions}
Yellow (-1)
Urzok (-19; +6)
Boodiddly {Lingering: Round 1 of 3}
Jevar
Dashed Red
Dashed Green
Dashed Blue
Dashed Yellow
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Shakur curses as more appear. Damn! they're persistent, I'll give them that!

Shakur maintains his spiritual weapon, but redirects it to green.

Spiritual Weapon v green: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Shakur then shouts a prayer or two, and Urzok finds himself Guidance-d, while Shakur finds himself protected by Shield.

"A LITTLE HELP!" he shouts! "They'll attack if I use any of my regular spells!"

EDIT: Missed that they have AoOs....Turn adjusted.

The force dagger flies straight at Green, causing him to fall to the ground as the cleric kill-steals.

The Red ruffian scoffs. ”Come along quietly and we MIGHT let you live!”

Red Demoralize vs Shakur: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

The ruffian grits his teeth, but nonetheless swings twice at the cleric!

Red vs Shakur FF: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
Nonlethal Damage; sneak attack: 1d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 5 + (3) = 13

Red vs Shakur FF; 2nd, agile: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 9 - 4 = 6
Nonlethal Damage; sneak attack: 1d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 5 + (1) = 12

The ruffian continues to harry Shakur with his off-hand flat-footed for 1 round or until out of Red’s reach, but [[R]] Shakur bursts his shield to reduce some of the damage. Got permission from Shakur’s player for this one.

Persistent Bleed: 1d6 ⇒ 2
DC 15 Flat: 1d20 ⇒ 18

The ruffian then manages to staunch his bleeding wounds.

Yellow wordlessly swings wildly at the Pharasmin!

Yellow vs Shakur FF: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
Nonlethal Damage; sneak attack: 1d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 5 + (6) = 13

Yellow vs Shakur FF; 2nd, agile: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 9 - 4 = 6
Nonlethal Damage; sneak attack: 1d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 5 + (4) = 14

Yellow vs Shakur FF; 3rd, agile: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
Nonlethal Damage; sneak attack: 1d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 5 + (3) = 14

And completely misses!

”HAHAHA! THIS GNOME IS A RIOT! HAHAHA!!!” Blue does a literal ROFLMAO at Boodiddly’s jokes, unable to control himself enough to fight.

I also added in “Defense” to Boodiddly’s Lingering “condition” so that we won’t forget that it’s not inspire courage that’s going.

Ambush!
Round 3
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Shakur (-14)
Red (-16)
Blue (-12) {Prone; Slowed 1; no reactions}
Yellow (-1)
Urzok (-19; +6)
Boodiddly {Lingering Defense: Round 2 of 3}
Jevar
Dashed Red
Dashed Green
Dashed Blue
Dashed Yellow
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Um, at the point in the night this all started we hadn't rested enough to recover all spells, right?

Jevar grumbles at the ruffians growing numbers. He focuses on taking down the originals nearby, hearing Shakur's plea.

Yup, help is on the way!

He sheaths his dagger and incants a bolt of flame one of the thugs surrounding their cleric.

[[A]] Interact: stow dagger
[[AA]] Cast (somatic, verbal) Produce flame at RED
Product flame spell attack, FIRE damage: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 202d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 = 7

"If you don't like where you're standing, then move!" Urzok snaps back. Walking over slowly he thrusts his sword into the cackling cultist's belly. "SHUT UP!"
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Strike (Rage, Power Attack) vs Green: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 273d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5, 7, 4) + 4 + 2 = 22
Oh I see, thanks for letting me know! Stride, Power Attack. Help is coming, despite his rage-talk :P

Boodiddly flinches as Urzok strikes the fallen man. ”Um, maybe we should focus on the ones still on their feet next time?” he suggests tentatively, looking away from the carnage and towards the newcomers. ”And, uh, let’s try to keep our backsides protected too.” Grabbing a stone off the ground, he hurls it at the closer ruffian harassing Shakur.

Telekinetic Projectile: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20
Bludgeoning damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 6) + 4 = 16

Casting [AA]. Third action depends on if Blue is still alive - if yes, he’ll Sustain. Otherwise, he’ll cast guidance on Shakur.

I'm going to assume Urzok meant Blue

Shakur quips back, "They'll attack me if I do that too you oaf!"

Yeah, considering that Urzok is now only adjacent to Blue and Green is dead, I’m going to assume that he meant to attack Blue.

Jevar scorches Red somewhat.

Urzok moves up and stabs straight down into the cackling ruffian, causing him to make a rough and disgusting sound as Urzok punctures through his chest! The ruffian’s pained attempts at laughter dimmish as life leaves his eyes. Crit (only because he’s prone) and a one-hit-kill!

Boodiddly gives Shakur some guiding advice and chucks a rather hefty stone at Red, knocking that particular ruffian out!

Dashed Green is the first to move, dashing forward and swinging at Jevar!

Dashed Green vs Jevar: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
Nonlethal Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

But utterly misses.

Dashed Blue is the next to move, as he dashes forward and moves to smack the wizard!

Dashed Blue vs Jevar: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20
Nonlethal Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

But the ruffian misses as Jevar is empowered by Boodiddly’s song! Missed due to inspire defense

Dashed Red then rushes into the flank against Boodiddly and swings!

Dashed Red vs Boodiddly FF: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
Nonlethal damage; sneak attack: 1d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 5 + (6) = 13

Dashed Yellow then moves up to flank Jevar and swings at him!

Dashed Yellow vs Jevar FF: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
Nonlethal Damage; sneak attack: 1d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 5 + (6) = 17

What are these die rolls?!

Ambush!
Round 4
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Shakur (-14)
Yellow (-1)
Urzok (-19; +6)
Boodiddly {Lingering Defense: Round 2 of 3}
Jevar
Dashed Red
Dashed Green
Dashed Blue
Dashed Yellow
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Botting Shakur: Shakur directs his force dagger at Yellow.

Spiritual Weapon vs Yellow; guidance: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 1 = 13
Force Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Spiritual Weapon vs Yellow; 2nd: 1d20 + 10 - 5 ⇒ (20) + 10 - 5 = 25
Force Damage (doubled from crit): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

He then Steps away from the barely-standing ruffian.

Yellow Steps up and swings at Shakur!

Yellow vs Shakur: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29
Nonlethal Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

All at once, the ruffian’s sap connects hard with the Pharasmin’s chest, momentarily breaking Shakur’s already-diminishing confidence as he staggers backwards from the force of the blow! Shakur is frightened 1 and knocked back 10 feet.

Yellow uses Shakur’s stumbling retreat to advance around the cleric, away from the bloodthirsty hald-orc.

Ambush!
Round 4
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Shakur (-35) {frightened 1}
Yellow (-23)
Urzok (-19; +6)
Boodiddly
Jevar
Dashed Red
Dashed Green
Dashed Blue
Dashed Yellow
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Jevar starts looking worried as he becomes surrounded by them.

Uh... hi there!

He quickly flicks a bolt of flame at the one crowding behind him, and then takes a cautious step moving from being directly between two of them.

[[AA]] Cast (somatic, verbal) Produce flame at DASHED YELLOW
Product flame spell attack, FIRE damage: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 282d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 3) + 4 = 10
[[A]] Step E

Hrm, shouldn't use a hero point there. GM, feel free to use mine up on any saves that happen.

Sigh You said the specific order of your actions…

All four of the Dashed ruffians grin as Jevar casts a spell and they each swing at the wizard! You Cast first; four AoOs coming your way.

But none of the ruffians manage to hit the wizard, right as he reaches out and scorches Dashed Yellow, completely catching him on fire! That…turned out better for you than I expected…inspire defense saved you (which I’m pretty sure Boodiddly’s going to cast again). Crit with the produce flame.

Ambush!
Round 4
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Shakur (-35) {frightened 1}
Yellow (-23)
Urzok (-19; +6)
Boodiddly
Jevar
Dashed Red
Dashed Green
Dashed Blue
Dashed Yellow (-20) {2d4 persistent fire}
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oy, yeah. I was getting used to AoOs being a less-oft thing in 2e (!!)

With the thugs distracted by Jevar, Boodiddly whistles a quick spell and makes a break for safety. ”Um, maybe get out of their reach first next time?” he suggests to the wizard.

Cast inspire defense [A], Stride [A], and cast guidance on Jevar.

Did Urzok's doubule AoO like three rounds ago not tip you off, Jevar? ;)

Urzok rolls his eyes as more of them try to crowd around his companions. "Hold yer horses, I can only save one of y'all at a time!" he grumbles before racing after Shakur's most persistent assailant.

"BACK OFF!" he roars, shoving his sword into their gut.
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Strike (Rage) vs Yellow: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 302d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 1) + 4 + 2 = 11
Sudden Charge to Stride twice and strike (he was just shy of being able to get there with one stride). If Yellow goes down, he'll raise his shield. If not, he'll strike again.

Yellow only manages to burble out a ”What?” as Urzok’s sword embeds itself through the ruffian’s abdomen! Crit, and Yellow falls. Urzok then Raises his Shield.

Kinda-sorta botting Shakur: Shakur utters a brief incantation as a small aura surrounds him of Yellow’s latent life energy. [[R]] Casting death’s call; gaining 6 temporary hit points. (Did this with X Hum’s permission).

All four of the Dashed ruffians look at one another and nod. Dashed Yellow points to Urzok and says not knowing how bad of an idea this is ”You’re next, orc!”

Dashed Yellow Demoralize vs Urzok Will DC: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22 Success, but because of the Bravery class feature, Urzok decreases the frightened value by 1, so he doesn’t become frightened.

Dashed Yellow then rushes forward Triggers Urzok’s AoO if he wants to take it, but you can also save your reaction for a Shield Block and swings at the half-orc!

Dashed Yellow vs Urzok: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
Nonlethal Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Dashed Yellow Persistent Fire: 2d4 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4
DC 15 Flat: 1d20 ⇒ 16

Dashed Blue then moves to flank Urzok and swings twice!

Dashed Blue vs Urzok FF: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
Nonlethal Damage; sneak attack: 1d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 5 + (1) = 8

Using his off hand, Dashed Blue harries Urzok enough to catch him off-kilter. Flat-footed for 1 round or until you leave Dashed Blue’s reach.

Dashed Blue vs Urzok FF; 2nd, agile: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 9 - 4 = 23
Nonlethal Damage; sneak attack: 1d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 5 + (6) = 14

Dashed Red then moves into position and swings at the distracted half-orc!

Dashed Red vs Urzok FF: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29
Nonlethal Damage; sneak attack (doubled from crit): 1d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 5 + (3) = 10

Dashed Red slams his sap into Urzok’s stomach, sending the half-orc flying! The ruffian then gives chase!

Dashed Green advances forward and swings at the barely conscious Urzok!

Dashed Green vs Urzok FF: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
Nonlethal Damage; sneak attack: 1d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 5 + (6) = 14

With a quick conk to the head, Dashed Green knocks Urzok unconscious! This happens regardless of if Urzok Shield Blocked.

Seeing the half-orc fall, Dashed Green Steps to flank Shakur.

Since I’m using group initiative for these guys, I’m moving Urzok to right before the entire group of ruffians so it doesn’t bog things down completely.

I also might have to retcon some damage, because Urzok’s AoO could possibly kill Dashed Yellow, but the end result is still the same if Dashed Blue didn’t sneak attack on his first Strike. And yes, I was taking inspire defense’s physical damage resistance into account for this post.

Ambush!
Round 5
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Shakur (-35, +6) {frightened 1}
Boodiddly
Jevar
Urzok (-56) {prone; unconscious}
Dashed Red
Dashed Green
Dashed Blue
Dashed Yellow (-24)
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*Ahem*, order :)

A little gun-shy from his last casting amidst a crowd, Jevar steps back from the thug in front of him and incants another bolt of flame.

[[A]] Step SW
[[AA]] Cast (somatic, verbal) Produce flame at DASHED GREEN
Product flame spell attack vs DASHED GREEN, FIRE damage: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 302d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 4) + 4 = 9
holy shoggoth the dice are on fire!
Persistent fire damage, if it applies: 2d4 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4

Boodiddly grimaces as Urzok falls under the ruffians' brutal beatings. "Shakur, can you get him back on his feet?" he calls worriedly. Taking aim at the wounded thug, he whistles for luck and then hurls a rock at their torso. "Nice work Jevar - let's keep thinning them out to more manageable numbers! Shakur, same with your floaty dagger!"

Telekinetic Projectile: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20
Bludgeoning damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 2) + 4 = 10

Casting inspire defense [A] and telekinetic projectile [AA] vs Yellow.

Jevar scorches Dashed Green very, VERY well! The persistent damage happens at the end of Dashed Green’s turn, but I’ll keep that damage roll for when it happens.

Boodiddly’s rock impacts with Dashed Yellow’s head, opening a bloody gash in his forehead and sending him collapsing to the ground!

Ambush!
Round 5
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Shakur (-35, +6) {frightened 1}
Boodiddly
Jevar
Urzok (-56) {prone; unconscious}
Dashed Red
Dashed Green (-18) {2d4 persistent fire}
Dashed Blue
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"ITS GONNA TAKE MORE THAN A BUNCHA GOONS WITH BAGS TO TAKE ME DOWN!" Urzok shouts at them as they close in. Taking a swipe at one of the ruffians who get too close, moments later, he blacks out.
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AoO vs Dashed Green: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 272d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5, 4) + 4 + 2 = 15

Okay, lots of stuff and retcons happening. First off, Urzok, Dashed Green never provoked from you, and considering Urzok's (the PC) personality, I'm going to guess that you would have actually done the first AoO available to you, which was Dashed Yellow. And that AoO actually does kill Dashed Yellow, so I'm going to redirect Boodiddly's telekinetic projectile to Dashed Green.

So it went: Dashed Yellow moved up, Urzok killed him, the rest of the ruffians proceed as normal (with Dashed Blue doing 1 less damage from not sneak attacking), and Boodiddly does a telekinetic projectile at Dashed Green.

Reactions make things weird in PbP...

Ambush!
Round 5
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Shakur (-35, +6) {frightened 1}
Boodiddly
Jevar
Urzok (-56) {prone; unconscious}
Dashed Red
Dashed Green (-28) {2d4 persistent fire}
Dashed Blue
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"I think I got 'im!" Shakur shouts.

Shakur takes a Step out of the diagonal flank before simply shouting, "GIVE HIM BACK! Resurgemus!"

Two action heal to Urzok

Heal: 2d8 + 16 ⇒ (4, 8) + 16 = 28

"Give them Hell Urzok!"

Ambush!
Round 5
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Shakur (-35, +6)
Boodiddly
Jevar
Urzok (-28) {prone}
Dashed Red
Dashed Green (-28) {2d4 persistent fire}
Dashed Blue
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"Uhhhhhh," Urzok groans as he's brought back from the brink and his muscles ache from the adrenaline. "Told ya!" he snaps at the goons ganging up on him, quickly regaining his focus.

Bringing his shield over his chest, he lashes out with his sword. "On your knees, let's make it a fair fight! Do it yourself or I'll cut your hamstrings!"
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Demoralize vs Dashed Red: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 1 = 17
Strike vs Dashed Red: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 292d8 + 4 ⇒ (2, 7) + 4 = 13
Raise Shield, Demoralize, Strike. GM, I'm I right in that standing will provoke? Also, really hoping that the persistent fire kills dashed green!

Urzok picks up his sword and shield and Raises the Shield, but by picking up the items, Dashed Green and Dashed Red lash out against him!

Dashed Red looks right at Urzok and yells ”Stay down!”

Demoralize vs Urzok: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26 Due to Bravery, that makes Urzok frightened 1 instead of 2. So right now your AC’s sitting at…21.

Dashed Red vs Urzok FF: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19
Nonlethal Damage: 1d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 5 + (6) = 14

Dashed Red vs Urzok FF; 2nd, agile: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 9 - 4 = 8
Nonlethal Damage: 1d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 5 + (1) = 9

Dashed Green Steps away from Urzok as he drops to the ground and rolls around to try and put out the fire on him! Flavor for the Assisted Recovery thing, since “stop, drop, and roll” is the most appropriate thing I can think of for reducing being on fire that can be done in two actions, but it’ll make him prone.

Assisted Recovery Flat Check; DC 10: 1d20 ⇒ 5

Dashed Green rolls on the ground, but the fire singes him just enough to knock him out! Takes the 4 fire damage Jevar rolled at the end of his turn, and whether or not he succeeds at the flat check provided THEN is irrelevant, because it comes after the damage.

Dashed Blue looks between Urzok and Shakur and curses under his breath as he moves over to knock out the half-orc!

Dashed Blue vs Urzok FF: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18
Nonlethal Damage; sneak attack: 1d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 5 + (1) = 11

Dashed Blue vs Urzok FF; 2nd, agile: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 9 - 4 = 22
Nonlethal Damage; sneak attack: 1d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 5 + (6) = 15

Thanks to inspire defense, Urzok is barely conscious! But, he could’ve Shield Blocked at any point to reduce the damage, which I’m almost certain he’s going to do (and I will thus reflect in the damage tracking below), because objects are immune to nonlethal, so the shield might not have had any damage on it this whole time (due to slightly different language in certain things, whether that’s the case is a bit up in the air, but for now that’s what I’m going to rule while I bring it up in the rules discussion).

Ambush!
Round 6
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Shakur (-35, +6)
Boodiddly
Jevar
Urzok (-49) {prone; frightened 1}
Dashed Red
Dashed Blue
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Ambush!
Round 6
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Shakur (-35, +6)
Boodiddly
Jevar
Urzok (-49) {prone; frightened 1}
Dashed Red
Dashed Blue
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Emboldened by his last result, Jevar tries to burn the thug standing over Urzok.

Here, why don't you keep busy putting this out?

[[AA]] Cast (somatic, verbal) Produce flame at RED
Product flame spell attack vs RED, FIRE damage: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 242d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 4) + 4 = 10
Hero point reroll, use em while you got em: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30
Persistence fire: 2d4 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7 at RED's next turn

He then approaches Urzok in hopes of administering healing to him soon.

[[A]] Stride, 20'

Urzok keeps his shield over his chest and lashes out at Jevar's target. "Don't you use that tone with me, a##$#@$!"
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Power Attack (Prone, Frightened 1) vs Dashed Red: 1d20 + 13 - 2 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 13 - 2 - 1 = 152d8 + 4 ⇒ (5, 7) + 4 = 16
1st of the month now, so I'll keep that miss a miss! Being so close to knocked out Urzok is not going to risk standing.

Boodiddly whistles questioningly at Shakur, then throws another stone at the closer thug. Can't let him fall again - though at least he seems to be bouncing back up quickly enough from those saps, he thinks to himself.

Telekinetic Projectile: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
Bludgeoning damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (1, 1) + 4 = 6

Casting inspire defense [A] and telekinetic projectile [AA] at Blue.

"Hey. I got another floaty dagger now that the orc's going again! Don't you whistle condescendingly at me!"

And with that, Shakur quickly conjures up another force dagger.

Spiritual Weapon on red, if he's still up, or blue if red's down: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

For his last action, he'll simply heal himself a bit with a 1 action heal.

Heals: 2d8 ⇒ (2, 7) = 9

Hero Points have reset.

Jevar sears Dashed Red thoroughly, but the ruffians have enough in them to be able to dodge the longsword, flying rock, and sudden force dagger that go right at them!

Dashed Red growls as he Steps over and swings at the wizard that set his clothes on fire!

Dashed Red vs Jevar: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
Nonlethal Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Using his off hand, Dashed Red distracts Jevar with various hand motions. Flat-footed for 1 round or until out of Dashed Red’s reach. He then follows up with another swing of his sap while Jevar’s distracted.

Dashed Red vs Jevar FF; 2nd, agile: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 9 - 4 = 24
Nonlethal Damage; sneak attack: 1d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 5 + (2) = 13

Dashed Blue turns his attention back to Urzok as he swings at the half-orc!

Dashed Blue vs Urzok FF: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
Nonlethal Damage; sneak attack: 1d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 5 + (5) = 12

Urzok shunts his shield forward to take the brunt of the blow, keeping the half-orc barely conscious! [[R]] Shield Block (I assume); thanks to inspire defense, Urzok’s at 1 HP. The ruffian growls as he swings again!

Dashed Blue vs Urzok FF; 2nd, agile: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 9 - 4 = 16
Nonlethal Damage; sneak attack: 1d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 5 + (2) = 10

And again!

Dashed Blue vs Urzok FF; 2nd, agile: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 9 - 4 = 8
Nonlethal Damage; sneak attack: 1d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 5 + (5) = 13

”How?! How are you still conscious?!”

EDIT: Forgot this: Dashed Red is scorched by his burning clothes. 7 fire damage.

DC 15 Flat: 1d20 ⇒ 19

But the fire on his clothes quickly distinguishes.

Ambush!
Round 7
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Shakur (-26, +6)
Boodiddly
Jevar (-19)
Urzok (-55) {prone}
Dashed Red (-27)
Dashed Blue
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Jevar steps away and administers a healing elixir to Urzok.

[[A]] Step N
[[A]] Interact: draw minor elixir of life
[[A]] Interact: administer to urzok
Healing to Urzok: 1d6 ⇒ 3

"That was to ask
if you were planning
to heal Urzok
again!"

Boodiddly's improvised song is not his best work, but he hopes it at least communicates his intent more clearly than his previous, nonverbal message. Taking advantage of the wounded ruffian's advance, he slings another stone at them.

"And maybe try
to not kill them all
so we can ask them
questions!"

Telekinetic Projectile: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19
Bludgeoning damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 2) + 4 = 11

Casting inspire defense [A] and telekinetic projectile [AA] at Red.

Urzok greedily sucks down the offered potion. "CAUSE I'M URZOK GORESICKLE AND I'LL RIP YOU TO PIECES BEFORE I DIE!" he roars, twisting to his side as he slings his longsword at the man's knees in a vicious arc.
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Demoralize (Intimidating Prowess) vs Dashed Red: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 1 = 17
Strike (Prone) vs Dashed Red: 1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 13 - 2 = 262d8 + 4 ⇒ (7, 6) + 4 = 17
Raise Shield, Demoralize, Strike.

For the record, Urzok, Dashed Red is actually temporarily immune to your Demoralizes for the next ten minutes because you already Demoralized him before, but…

Boodiddly’s thrown rock knocks into the ruffian’s head, knocking him to the ground!

Urzok gets an elixir down his throat as he screams at the ruffian and slices at his ankles!

Ambush!
Round 7
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Shakur (-26, +6)
Boodiddly
Jevar (-19)
Urzok (-51) {prone}
Dashed Blue (-17) {frightened 1}
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"I'll try to stabilize this last one if we need it. For some reason, I get the feeling they won't answer questions."

Shakur maintains his force dagger on Blue

Attack!: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

He then throws another heal Urzok's way

Heals!: 2d8 + 16 ⇒ (3, 3) + 16 = 22

"Had enough?" he asks, mildly out of breath from all his spellcasting.

The forceful dagger stabs Dashed Blue in the back as he lets out a bloody cough and he callapses to the ground! Crit! Shakur then immediately casts stabilize on the ruffian instead of the heal, since there would be no reason to heal Urzok if y’all weren’t in immediate danger.

The silence overpowers the area as the nearby charcoal mural looms over the amnesiacs and the myriad dead bodies of the ruffians. And I’ll be happy to let you guys know that I’ll probably never run those NPCs again, because they have way too may abilities for what level they were.

Unless y’all want to try to continue after the woman in black that you were chasing before, Treat Wounds and all that jazz is hand-waved. Also, everyone gets a Hero Point because holy crap I was not expecting you guys to be victorious in that combat!

The ruffians have little in the way of equipment—each having a sap, studded leather, and a sling with some bullets. Inventory Updated But what they had of note on them was what the four Dashed ruffians stuffed in their pockets that the other four ruffians also had: each ruffian had a single gold coin. One side of the coins is smooth, while the other bears a trio of spiraling tendrils radiating out from a single point.

What do you do?

Urzok lays on the floor and groans. I could just sleep here and wake in the morning feeling better. Ugggggggh... "We chasing after the broad or, uh, sitting tight for a bit?"
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Could go either way, up to y'all!

For the record, assuming Shakur uses Assurance to avoid crit failures and you roll average on the Treat Wounds, it’ll take just under two straight hours (110 minutes) to bring everyone back up to full HP. Not to mention: y’all have an unconscious (but not dead) ruffian.

Jevar grunts and brushes off his clothes, with the skirmish closed.

No, let's get this one tied up and safely in our quarters. Once we're done with him, perhaps we hand him over to Ms. Wrentz.