Hungry are the Dead (Inactive)

Game Master Seldlon the Swift

Sheriff Baleson unties his horse and mounts it.

Suddenly realizing that his back is against a wall and that he doesn't have mage armor up, Niu glances from side to side, seeking an escape.

Stepping toward freedom, he opens up a spot for Ziera and attempts to cast a spell defensively.

Cast Defensively DC 21: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24

In Osirian, he calls out for the protection of Bes. As a wave of divine energy washes over all combatants, Niu smiles then draws his magical dagger.

5-foot step. Cast Prayer. Draw Dagger.

All allies gain a +1 luck bonus to attack, damage, saves, and skill checks (Note Bless is a Morale bonus, so they stack). All enemies have -1 to the same.

Ziera steps up and strikes at the Zombie[#5]

+1 Undead Bane Longsword: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30
Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Bane Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4

Ziera takes out Zombie 5.

Round 3
Current Effects
Bless (50 feet of Ranok) minute 1/6
Prayer everyone, zombies 1,2,3 round 1/6
Zombies 1 and 3 will burn for 2 rounds

Baleson, Ziera, Niu
Zombie 14, 10, 11, 12
Lumberjack 1, 3, Rhen <::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::}xxx()o
Zombie 1,2,3,7,8,9,13
Ranok, Lumberjack 2

The zombies move in closer.

No flank spot really to go

Undead Bane sword: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 2 = 131d6 + 5 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 5 + (2, 1) = 9

Rhen roles a one and kills zombie #1. Zombie 2 slams an arm at Rhen.
slam v AC 21: 1d20 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (16) + 2 - 1 = 17
damage: 1d6 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 - 1 = 2
Zombie 3 swings at Niu
slam v AC 13: 1d20 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 2 - 1 = 20
damage: 1d6 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 - 1 = 3
Z3: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Round 3
Current Effects
Bless (50 feet of Ranok) minute 1/6
Prayer everyone, zombies 2,3 round 1/6
Zombie 3 will burn for 1 round
Niu 39/42

Baleson, Ziera, Niu
Zombie 14, 10, 11, 12
Rhen
Zombie 2,3,7,8,9,13
Ranok <::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::}xxx()o

Ranok takes a step closer to the next horde moving toward the town and takes a back swing at zombie #2.

+1 undead bane greatsword: 1d20 + 11 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 11 + 1 + 1 = 274d6 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (4, 1, 4, 4) + 7 + 1 = 21

With his sword dripping rotten flesh, he looks to the next one and thinks to himself, I should give this sword a name. It deserves a name.

Mimicking his person, Khonsu also creeps forward a step before laying claw and fang to the zombie.

bite: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 7 + 1 + 1 = 281d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10
claw: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 1 + 1 = 151d4 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 = 7
claw: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 7 + 1 + 1 = 251d4 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 = 7

By way of fixing his not being trained to attack undead, I added it to his bonus tricks when I leveled him up. Bonus tricks do not need a handle animal skill to perform.

handle animal DC20 :-) or give me a link that opposes that.

"Tear that one up, Khonsu."

handle animal: 1d20 + 11 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 11 + 4 = 33

Ranok and Khonsu each take out a zombie.

Round 4
Current Effects
Bless (50 feet of Ranok) minute 1/6
Prayer everyone round 2/6
Niu 39/42

The bell continues to toll.
Lumberjacks begin to show up at the north, northwest, and western roads as well the open eastern portion of town.

Baleson, Ziera, Niu, Lumberjack 1,2,3,4,5 <::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::}xxx()o
Zombies 14, 10, 11, 12
Lumberjack 6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15, Rhen
Zombies 2,3,7,8,9,13
Ranok, Lumberjack 16,17,18,19,20

Sheriff Baleson moves his horse east to scan the area and then brings his horse to a full gallop down the western road.

"I am afraid that my currently memorized control spells are not effective right now and my one scroll could end up being harmful to the lumberjacks responding to the alarm bell. We are just going to need to take these down the old-fashioned way."

Walking a bit away from the party to get a clear shot, Niu points his dagger at Zombie #10 and shoots a ray of light at it.

Move, Use Disrupt Undead ability of dagger
Ranged Touch: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Damage?: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Festia will help with the lumber jacks organizing them into workable units with any shield bearers in front with axes ready and any ranged weapon welders at the back ready to fire over.

Zeira moves up to slash at the Zombie in front of her.

Longsword: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 6 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 28
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 + 2 = 8
Bane: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 6) = 8

Ziera kills the zombie in front of her. It looks like your to hit is one less than it should be. Thanks for spelling it out.

Festia, they are all armed with axes.

Round 4
Current Effects
Bless (50 feet of Ranok) minute 1/6
Prayer everyone,round 2/6
Niu 39/42

The bell continues to toll.

Baleson, Ziera, Niu, Lumberjack 1,2,3,4,5
Zombies 14, 11, 12
Lumberjack 6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15, Rhen <::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::}xxx()o
Zombies 7,8,9,13
Ranok, Lumberjack 16,17,18,19,20

Lumberjacks appear at the western and northwestern walls.

Rhen goes into a shoulder roll to get into a flanking position with Ranok.

Acrobatics Vs CMD: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24

Stab: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 1 + 2 = 321d6 + 5 + 2d6 + 3d6 ⇒ (3) + 5 + (2, 5) + (5, 5, 2) = 27

Rhen rolls past the zombie before killing it.

Round 4
Current Effects
Bless (50 feet of Ranok) minute 1/6
Prayer everyone, round 2/6
Niu 39/42

The bell continues to toll.

Baleson, Ziera, Niu, Lumberjack 1,2,3,4,5
Zombies 14, 11, 12
Lumberjack 6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15, Rhen
Zombies 7,8,9,13
Ranok, Lumberjack 16,17,18,19,20 <::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::}xxx()o

Lumberjacks appear on the eastern side of town.

5 foot step

Ranok Steps up to the next in line and swings his sword through a deadly arc, sending a shower of gore in a rooster tail behind him.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 11 + 1 + 1 = 304d6 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (3, 5, 3, 1) + 7 + 1 = 20

"Khonsu, get the next one!"

handle Khonsu: 1d20 + 11 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 11 + 4 = 21

Redeader? Lunar Strike? Umm...Nightslayer?

Moving up beside Ziera to attack #7.

Bite: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 1 + 1 = 121d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10

Round 5
Current Effects
Bless (50 feet of Ranok) minute 1/6
Prayer everyone, round 3/6
Niu 39/42

The bell continues to toll.

Eight zombies appear on the north road headed your way.
Zombies 15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22
Baleson, Ziera, Niu, Lumberjack 1,2,3,4,5 <::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::}xxx()o
Zombie 12
Lumberjack 6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15, Rhen
Zombies 8,9,13
Ranok, Lumberjack 16,17,18,19,20

Zeira goes to strike at the next zombie with her blade.

Undead Bane: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 + 2 = 6
Bane: 2d8 ⇒ (8, 4) = 12

Swings again

Undead Bane: 1d20 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 + 2 = 9
Bane: 2d8 ⇒ (3, 8) = 11

Ziera destroys the zombie.

Round 5
Current Effects
Bless (50 feet of Ranok) minute 1/6
Prayer everyone, round 3/6
Niu 39/42

The bell continues to toll.

Eight zombies appear on the north road headed your way.
Zombies 15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22
Baleson, Ziera, Niu, Lumberjack 1,2,3,4,5 <::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::}xxx()o
Lumberjack 6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15, Rhen <::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::}xxx()o
Zombies 8,9,13
Ranok, Lumberjack 16,17,18,19,20

Rhen quick steps to the north west, his blade again flashing out as he stabs the zombie a head of him.

Stab: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 1 + 2 = 231d6 + 5 + 2d6 ⇒ (6) + 5 + (3, 6) = 20

Rhen kills another zombie
The lumberjacks to the west and northwest set up to defend the town. Sheriff Baleson reaches those to the west. He tells them what is happening and asks them to guard this entrance.

Niu watches with awe at how far the gore splatters after Ranok's swing.

"My, the second death is a lot messier than the first.

Pointing his dagger at the zombie drawing closer to him #9, he releases another ray, then moves further away.

Ranged Touch: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Disrupt?: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Round 5
Current Effects
Bless (50 feet of Ranok) minute 1/6
Prayer everyone, round 3/6
Niu 39/42

The bell continues to toll.
Six zombies appear on the northwestern road. They are headed to town.

Zombies 15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22
Baleson, Ziera, Niu, Lumberjack 1,2,3,4,5
Lumberjack 6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15, Rhen
Zombies 9,13,23,24,25,26,27,28
Ranok, Lumberjack 16,17,18,19,20 <::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::}xxx()o

The lumbebrjacks to the east spread out.

"Uh, oh. I can take out the group to the northwest with my scroll. We can hold here and take out the northern group.

Can someone with a louder voice yell out and tell those men not to get too close? The spell will be dangerous for anyone who gets too near."

Assume a shout can be heard 1500 feet in the clear. In town, with buildings between the two, let's go with 1000. Seem about right?

"How are these zombies smart enough to surround the town? There must be someone near controlling them. Men at the northwest entrance! Stay back! Magic incoming! Khonsu, attack dead things."

Ranok points at the zombies to the north west.

handle Khonsu: 1d20 + 11 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 11 + 4 = 23

After directing Khonsu, Ranok steps up to end another zombie.

+1 undead bane greatsword: 1d20 + 11 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 11 + 1 + 1 = 204d6 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (2, 6, 5, 6) + 7 + 1 = 27

I wonder if they will rebury these guys. Definitely closed casket.

Khonsu runs 40*4=160' in the direction of the zombies.

Round 6
Current Effects
Bless (50 feet of Ranok) minute 1/6
Prayer everyone, round 4/6
Niu 39/42

The bell continues to toll.

Zombies 15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22
Baleson, Ziera, Niu, Lumberjack 1,2,3,4,5, Cirthana <::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::}xxx()o
Lumberjack 6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15, Rhen <::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::}xxx()o
Zombies 13,23,24,25,26,27,28
Ranok, Lumberjack 16,17,18,19,20

The zombies to the north move south.

"Ranok! I just told you to keep people AWAY from the group to the northwest. I hope Khonsu is smart enough to stay away from a giant mass of plants flinging thorns every which way."

"We need horses." Ranok observes while looking around at the next group. Looking back to Niu, he says "I'm sure he'll just pick off the ones not in a thorny mess."

Baleson moves to the northwestern road. As he discusses the situation with the loggers, he get concerned about the eastern side of town.

Taking a step to the west, Niu retrieves his scroll of Thorny Entanglement from his haversack and casts it, centering the effect on the zombies to the NW.

Range is Long (600ft), 5 minute duration, 40ft radius effect (I'm looking for a template). Any creature entering or inside the area of effect at the end of its turn takes 2d6 piercing damage. Any creature moving within 15ft of it takes a ranged attack (+8), taking 2d6 on a successful hit. Regular entangle effects. DC from the scroll is 14

Cirthana arrives at the northwest road. She agrees to watch the eastern side of town. Baleson will keep an eye on the north and west.

I messed the template up a bit in the bottom right, but it is close enough, I think. I'll redraw if you want me to.

Thanks for pointing that out. If anyone ends up there, it will be NPCs and I can deal with it. The link you gave for that spell is different than https://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/t/thorny-entanglement/

d20, I assume to be correct.

"I think you are right, Ranok, we may need to start spreading out. Those zombies might resist most of the thorns, but the spell should slow them down for a while.

Should the rest of you spread out? Perhaps send someone to reinforce entrances that do not yet have veteran backing?"

Lumberjack 4 moves to zombie 9.
axe v AC 11: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Lumberjack 5 joins in.
axe: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

The lumberjacks at the northwest entrance move toward the approaching zombies.

Rhen rushes towards the wall to get into town to find his Pony and Jeva. "Curse ye short legs, where is me Pony?" Rhen talks to himself as he huffs along.

"Here comes more this way. I'll stay here. I'd never make I to the other gates in time."

Your pony is at Jak-a'-Napes (7) on the map. Festia acquired lodging. The horses that belong to Festia and Ziera are there as well.

Festia will hold the line with the Lumberjacks trying her best to organize them into a more cohesive force. She requests those coming to bring tables or wagons to help block the path.

Ziera looks at the others and shakes her head."We need to organize or these waves will hit us at all entrances. If we can we need to mobilize the entire city, with a clear shot to the hilltop open as a last resort." She says holding her shield forward as she looks at the lumberjacks and then the incoming undead.

Rhen makes his run for Jak-a'-napes needing his pony to get around quicker

zombie 9 slams at logger 4
slam v ac 12 : 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
slam v ac 12 : 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
zombie 23 reflex v dc 14 entangle: 1d20 ⇒ 5
zombie 24 reflex v dc 14 entangle: 1d20 ⇒ 3
zombie 25 reflex v dc 14 entangle: 1d20 ⇒ 20
zombie 26 reflex v dc 14 entangle: 1d20 ⇒ 7
zombie 27 reflex v dc 14 entangle: 1d20 ⇒ 8
zombie 28 reflex v dc 14 entangle: 1d20 ⇒ 1
zombie 23 str v dc 14: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15
zombie 24 str v dc 14: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11
zombie 26 str v dc 14: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15
zombie 27 str v dc 14: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20
zombie 28 str v dc 14: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19

Round 6
Current Effects
Bless (50 feet of Ranok) minute 1/6
Prayer everyone, round 4/6
zombie 24,entangled
Niu 39/42

The bell continues to toll.

Zombies 15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22
Baleson, Ziera, Niu, Lumberjack 1,2,3,4,5, Cirthana
Lumberjack 6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15, Rhen
Zombies 9,23,24,25,26,27,28
Ranok, Lumberjack 16,17,18,19,20 <::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::}xxx()o