GM Ietsuna's Master of the Fallen Fortress (Inactive)

Game Master Ietsuna

Technically, the round is still not up, so if someone else could heal me before I stop Bloodraging and hence keel over at -1, that would be handy.

Also, you forgot to account for my barbed vest.

Jezebel. I have nothing immediate as we are dealing with a potion of cure light wounds here. Either you collapse next round and my character feeds it to you as his full round action or you spend another round of rage and you can take it from him and drink it down yourself.

Relgar draws forth the potion of cure light wounds ready to give it or feed it to Jezebel.

See Discussion.

Jezebel falls to the ground as her bloodrage fades. You hear the scuff of boots on the stairs. Not knowing who or what could be you turn toward the door, weapons raised to defend your fallen comrade. A head peeks around the corner of the doorway. It wears a wrap of linen and is adorned with trinkets and the like. Praise Saranae I found you at last. I awoke this morning with the strongest feeling that I should travel to this ruin and i knew not why. Here, let me see to your fallen friend

She leans down and casts cure light wounds on Jezebel.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Relgar looks on with appreciation as the young woman heals her companion. He looks a bit closer at the statue of the goddess Saranae clutched by the healer and notices in fine print a stamp reading Kyra #4539. He shrugs his shoulders not having a clue what that might signify.

"Well met. Just in the nick of time. I am Relgar. You have just healed Jezebel and the lizard-man around the corner is Heroki."

While he introduces his party he stows his potion of healing and then scans the place for loot and possible magic (Detect Magic).

On the corpse of the troglodyte you find a key. Inside the rusty iron chest you find a suit of masterwork studded leather armor, a masterwork buckler, a masterwork rapier, a shortbow with 15 arrows, a scroll of cure moderate wounds, a scroll of invisibility, a wayfinder and a climber’s kit.

Relgar briefly looks over the scroll of Invisibility with Read Magic and hands the scroll of cure moderate wounds to Kyra. He tucks the scroll of Invisibility into an easily accessible front pocket.

"Would you big people mind handling the rest of the equipment? I don't have a reindeer or even a badger to help out here."

"When you are all ready we should probably explore the next room (11)."

Jezebel who I assume gets more healing before moving on looks over the studded leather and rapier with obvious interest - but looks sidelong at Heroki while doing so...you want either of these, Heroki?

I had not intended to play Kyra, but was just getting her into the room and getting you conscious. Heal up as much as you like Jezebel.

Relgar moves forward and opens the next door. Inside he sees a bare room and a figure huddled in the north east corner. The figure is a human man and is shackled to a staple hammered into the floor. You see bruises up and down his arms and legs and blood crusts his nostrils and runs from his forehead and mouth.

Please, no more beatings. PLEASE

It seems to take a moment to register that you are not his captors at which point his pleas for mercy turn to pleas for freedom.

Relgar looks around the room carefully and listens to the man's story for its veracity.

He scans the room for magic as well (Detect Magic).

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

"Jezebel can you help him with the chains?"

"Who are you?"

Kyra's healing wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Jezebel tries the key they found on the muscle-dyte back there.

Heroki walks walks in chest out, sword, and looks at the humanoid. Then cracks a wry smile and hisses out

”Never fear Heroki is here.”

Relgar puts his hand on his hips standing a mighty three feet tall.

"Let us not leave this poor man here. Breaking chains is not my thing."

I am not sure if level 1 Kyra even has a wand. She can use another Cure Light Wounds on Jezebel from her domain or prepared slots however.

Jezebel is trying the key, as stated above.

The key that Jezebel tries pops the manacles open with no problems. He stands up. My thanks for rescuing me. I am Balenar Forsend, an agent of the Pathfinder Society. Allow me to aid you in your mission in any way I can, as repayment for rescuing me.

"Great Belenar. Perhaps stay in the back with Kyra in the meanwhile. Do you have any special skills that we should know of?

Jezebel sighs as she presents the masterwork leather and rapier she'd just been eyeing.

"In that case, I suppose these are yours?"

At any rate: Qapla'! First Faction Objective accomplished!

I am a bard and a teller of tales. My words can be inspiring to my companions also.

I have placed his stat block over in the discussion tab

"Sure we can always use some cheerful words. Why don't you heal yourself and stay in the back with Kyra?"

"Shall we enter the next room(8) when everyone is ready?"

He might be 3rd level but his hit points and AC are low so I suggest we just keep him in reserve for now casting and singing.

Bard Cure Light: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Ok, moving on

Cracks in the walls and ceiling of this chamber have allowed rainwater to collect here, flooding the room and giving rise to a profusion of mold and fungus along the walls and ceiling. A large frog sits in one corner, its eyes glistening as it sits in a shallow puddle.

Combat Round 1 - Bold May Act

Kyra
Relgar
Balenar
Heroki
Jezebel
Frog

Relgar has no intention of killing an innocent frog even if it is of enormous proportions. He runs out of the room and towards the staircase.

"Close the door on the way out. We can take the staircase up."

His familiar is a toad so a bit of frog empathy there. We all beat him in initiative so violence is not necessary.

Are the rest of you following Relgar?

I guess we have to be patient around the holidays. If people do not spring back I guess my character can head home with partial rewards.

Are the rest of you following Relgar?

Fine with me.

Heroki doubles and snatches the studded leather from Jezebel.

”Thank You, for holding that for me!”

He says with wry smile while doning the armor.

"Last person out shut the door. We can take this upstairs and finish exploring this fortress."

The four wings of the tower are completely open on this level, forming one great, cross-shaped chamber with arched ceilings. The decayed remnants of a carpet run from the doorways at the end of each wing, meeting in the center, where a spiral staircase drops out of sight below. A large, throne-like chair stands in the middle of the eastern wing next to a big chest. Standing behind the throne and staring out towards the city in the distance is a troglodyte and at his side is an albino crocodile.

I imagine that the Trog has not spotted the party. Or has he?

He has not spotted the party... yet

Struggling to get into his armor, Heroki wanders in second to last. As he walks through the door he finishes donning his armor, and notices the Troglodyte and it’s pet.

”Is that a scaly chicken?

Relgar suppresses a grin and turns to Heroki.

"Sure. That must be right."

Bluff: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

The diminutive gnome is not quite sure that he was able to contain his mirth well enough to fool the lizard-man.

The troglodyte turns back and sees the party standing, staring at him.

Combat Round 1 - Bold May Act

Relgar
Jezebel
Kyra
Balenar
Heroki
Troglodyte
Croc

Relgar looks at the Troglodyte and then down at his little legs.

"There is just too much running in this dungeon."

He attempts to daze (Will DC 15) the scaly humanoid.

Trog Will Save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

The troglodyte gets a far off look in his eye.

Combat Round 1 - Bold May Act

Relgar
Jezebel
Kyra
Balenar
Heroki
Troglodyte (Dazed, 1 round)
Croc

The silly Gnome busts a move when he sees the Trog's eyes spin around in their sockets.

"That is what I am talking about."

Heroki advances past Relgar reaches with his sword in one hand, and with the other hand he points to the troglodyte. and Screams

”FREEZE!

Then ray frost shot from I’m his finger and

Ray: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 2

Heroki sends a ray of frost at the Troglodyte, but misses.

Does someone want to post actions for your cleric and bard friends?

Combat Round 1 - Bold May Act

Relgar
Jezebel
Kyra
Balenar
Heroki
Troglodyte (Dazed, 1 round)
Croc

Using this alias to post for the NPCs. I usually use it for my summoned minions but it will work.

Balenar: He begins to sing a bawdy war song to inspire the troops.
He remains wisely in the back of the party.

Kyra: She bravely rushes in to fight the 'scaly chicken' (Crocodile). She wields her scimitar in both hands and asks Sanarae for inspiration.

Scimitar,Bard Song: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

She clearly swings wide.

Apologies for my...hiatus....

"'Holy women'," Jezebel scoffs at Kyra's pathetic swing. "You spend all day on your knees, yet you never learn how to use your arms and hips...like...THIS...!"

Her eyes and flesh once again flash and glimmer with otherworldly colors as she charges the chieftain, echoing Balenar's tune!

longsword, Bloodrage, Courage, charge Vs Big Chief Snake-Oil: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27
THREAT!: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19 I'll be surprised if that doesn't confirm at this level, so....
CRITICAL HIT!: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (2, 6) + 10 = 18 plus DC 15 Will save or be confused for 1 round!

DM, up to you to describe just how this all looks. :)

Nice Jezebel

Jezebel rushes forward, her sword raised. She runs up and slashes her longsword down into the reptilian flesh making a vicious cut down the left side of his torso. Blood flows freely and drips onto the floor. The speed at which it happened and the massive amount of damage seems to have confused the enemy as he looks down at the angry wound in amazement.

Trog Will Save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Kyra swung at the croc, so the croc will bite at Kyra.

bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18 Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Combat Round 2 - Bold May Act

Relgar
Jezebel
Kyra -5
Balenar
Heroki
Troglodyte -18 (Confused, 1 round)
Croc

After seeing Kyra, Heroki draws his sword and rushes the beast.

Heroki draws his sword and attacks.

”Unhand her!”

Longsword: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Relgar gripes as the warriors are getting in the way of his spells. He flings at ball of acid in the direction of the crocodile.

Acid Splash(touch AC),Bard Song,Melee: 1d20 + 2 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 2 + 1 - 4 = 11
damage,Bard Song: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Balenar - Continues to sing. He runs up to try to heal Kyra.

CLW: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Kyra continues to swing at the crocodile with a two handed swing.

To Hit, Bard Song: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
damage,Bard Song: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Heroki rushes up and slices his swords into the hide of the small, albino crocodile. He opens a small wound on its flank. Relgar capitalizes and tosses some acid onto it and Kyra swings and slices the creature in half. Croc gone

Combat Round 2 - Bold May Act

Relgar
Jezebel
Kyra -5
Balenar
Heroki
Troglodyte -18 (Confused, 1 round)

The Bard healed Kyra up to full hp as well.

Apologies for the delay again; I've been busy time-traveling. For me, Monday Jan 13, 2020 never happened.

Jezebel swings again...

longsword, Bloodrage, Courage Vs Big Chief Snake-Oil: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

...only to be stymied by an ill-timed nugget of fresh crocodile meat to the face.

Trog Confusion: 1d100 ⇒ 9 Act Normally

The Troglodyte swings his blade at Jezebel. The slash with the blade is followed up by a rake with the claws and a snap of the jaws.

mwk scimitar: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14 Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
claw: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (9) + 0 = 9 Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4
bite: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (3) + 0 = 3 Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Combat Round 3 - Bold May Act

Relgar
Jezebel
Kyra
Balenar
Heroki
Troglodyte -18

Angered at the injury and hissing in hunger for the croc, Heroki says.

”Alright Troglodyte, you wanted a fight you got it.”

Longsword: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Balenar - Continues to sing. He steps back letting Relgar in.

Kyra moves in on the Trog flanking with Jezebel.

To Hit: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Relgar swings for the fences firing off another globule of acid this time at the Trog.

To hit, touch: 1d20 + 2 + 1 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 2 + 1 - 4 - 4 = 15

Crit Confirm!
Confirm: 1d20 + 2 + 1 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 - 4 - 4 = -1

Acid Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4