GM Wise Fox's "The Fall of Plaguestone"

Game Master The Wise Fox

Just to be clear, the 3 brown-ish blobs are the 3 plants we're fighting?

Seeing the plants start coming to life, Tyrion waits for the gnome to sing a ballad. He then attempts to recall what he knows of such plant life.

Nature: Recall Knowledge: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

He relays any info about special attacks/defenses to the group. Then, from his hidden position in the trees, he draws his shortbow with lightning speed and fires off 2 rounds of arrows at one of the plants directly west of him.
He takes aim at the nearest one, which Mandoo is attacking with shurikens. If it goes down from shurikens or his first arrow, Tyrion aims at the plant beside it, further west.

Shortbow 1st Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 1 = 17 vs. flatfoot AC
Shortbow Damage + Sneak: 1d6 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + (4) + 1 = 8
Shortbow 2nd Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 5 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 8 - 5 + 1 = 20 vs. flatfoot AC
Shortbow Damage + Sneak: 1d6 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + (4) + 1 = 10

Actions: Recall Knowledge, Strike w/ Quickdraw, Strike

Lizzo moves along the tree line into the clearing for a better shot. He declares the bush on the left his prey, and then sends a volley of two arrows that way.

Bow 1: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 1 = 13
Damage 1: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 1 = 7
Bow 2: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 1 = 24
Damage 2: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 = 5

His first shot is a little off target, but he compensates for the new bow and his second shot lands true.

Lizzo's perception should be +8 for initiative at level 2, but it didn't matter this time.

Since everyone seems to be including inspire courage in their attack rolls, I got to wait for quecksworth to post before I determine results.

Quecksworth retrieves his lute and begins to play,

"Blight and plague, to fight we're well-suited.
Harmful plants that we face, soon are uprooted!"
Manipulate; Inspire courage

The gnome then steps over toward the lizardfolk. "Hold your position Master Lizzo, and I shall soon render your bow magical." he suggests.

Darr moves forward a little and casts Produce Flame.

Produce Flame (attack): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
Produce Flame (damage): 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Just to be clear, the 3 brown-ish blobs are the 3 plants we're fighting?

Yes.

Mandoo's first attack scores a critical hit on the fist plant, slicing deep into its stem. It is followed by a second accurate strike that also deals damage.

Tyrion lets loose with his shortbow. The arrows strike at the plant's stem, burrowing into it. However, Tyrion suddenly realizes that the arrows are not as effective as he would like, though they are still doing some damage.

One of Lizzo's arrows strikes his target, but it fails to pierce the plant material.

Darr's fire, however, proves to be very effective! The fiery attack ignites the leaves of his target; the plant seems to understand pain, as it thrashes about wildly trying to make the pain go away.

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The bushes seem uproot slightly, moving their entire forms closer to the party. They quickly reroots themselves, and then lash out at Tyrion and Mandoo!

One attempts to strike at Mandoo, while the other slashes at Tyrion.

vine vs Mandoo AC: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23
damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 slashing plus 1 persistent bleed damage (comulative)

vine vs Mandoo AC: 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 11 - 4 = 27
damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 slashing plus 1 persistent bleed damage (comulative)

vine vs Mandoo AC: 1d20 + 11 - 8 ⇒ (11) + 11 - 8 = 14 *miss

vine vs Tyrion: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12 *miss

vine vs Tyrion: 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 11 - 4 = 12*miss

vine vs Tyrion: 1d20 + 11 - 8 ⇒ (8) + 11 - 8 = 11 *miss

Though Tyrion was able to dodge the vines, Mandoo is not so lucky and takes damage! The lacerations caused by the vines are terrible and continue to bleed even after the attack.

The plant that the party focuses their attacks on also uproots itself and moves closer to the party. However, it lashes out at Mandoo, seaking out his spilled blood.

Mandoo basic reflex: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12 *fail
damage: 2 = 2 damage

The plant lashes out to siphon Mandoo's blood. It grinds its thorns against Mandoo's wounded arms, lapping up Mandoo's spilled blood, and you see one of Tyrion's arrows forcefully ejected off the plant's stem with a splurt of red liquid; shortly thereafter, its wounds begin to heal themselves.

Mandoo is suffering from 2 persistent bleed damage. The damaged bush is the one furthest south. Party is up.

Ouch! Did the two plants really just move and then attack three times each in one turn? How inconvenient.

So if I've done the math right, Mandoo took 6+10+2 = 18HP and will take an additional 2HP at the end of his turn (total 20/30), with a flat DC 15 check to see if he recovers. Let me know if I'm missing something.

The plant lashes out to siphon Mandoo's blood. It grinds its thorns against Mandoo's wounded arms, lapping up Mandoo's spilled blood...

Mandoo is suffering from 2 persistent bleed damage. The damaged bush is the one furthest south. Party is up.

Is that right? The northern bush that was closest to Mandoo last turn is now the bush that is furthest away from him to the south? Wow. These bushes can move almost as fast as we can. Is Mandoo still connected to this southernmost bush, or can I assume that the thorns retracted once they sucked his blood? If he is still attached, can he move? I'll assume he can.

Mandoo is surprised by the speed and viciousness of the bush attacks. He looks down at himself bleeding profusely from several wounds and decides that now is a good time to self medicate. He pulls the lesser Healing Potion from his bandolier, flicks the cap off with a finger, and downs it in one pull.

Action 1: Interact
Action 2: Interact

Healing Potion, lesser: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (5, 3) + 5 = 13

Feeling better, he sees Tyrion and Lizzo ready to attack and moves up behind the plants to distract them.

Action 3: Move

"But I hit that one!"

Lizzo is shocked to see his arrow just absorbed by the bush. Thanks to Tyrion's information he changes tactics and moves behind the damaged bush. He slashes at the bush twice, praying for a better result.

Actions: move, strike, strike

Claw 1: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 1 = 14
Damage 1: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 = 8
Claw 2: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 1 = 14
Damage 2: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 = 7

He's not sure he actually hit anything vital.....

A few logistical questions: 1) Do the plants really get to move AND get 3 attacks? 2) You said the damaged plant attacks Mandoo, which is the furthest north, but later you said the damaged bush is furthest south. You meant North, right? I'm assuming the North one is damaged. If it really IS the south one (how?), I will change to flank with Lizzo instead. Please clarify and I'll update the map if necessary.

Before acting, Tyrion makes sure he can still hear Quecksworth's inspiring tune.

He recognizes the Bloodlash bushes and calls out quickly to the others, "Resistant to Piercing and Bludgeoning. Will suck victim's blood to heal."

Then, realizing he can flank with Mandoo, he carefully steps 5' to the near(east) side of the damaged plant. Knowing his dagger will be more effective than Whistler, he draws one out with lightning speed and slashes twice at the injured bush.

Dagger 1st Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 1 = 16 vs. flatfoot
Dagger Damage + Sneak: 1d4 + 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + (3) + 4 + 1 = 11 SLASHING damage
Dagger 2nd Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 8 + 1 - 4 = 18 vs. flatfoot
Dagger Damage + Sneak: 1d4 + 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + (3) + 4 + 1 = 9 SLASHING damage

Actions: Step, Quickdraw/Strike, Strike

Tyrion 2.0 wrote:

If it really IS the south one (how?), I will change to flank with Lizzo instead. Please clarify and I'll update the map if necessary.

Tyrion 2.0 wrote:

Knowing his dagger will be more effective than Whistler, he draws one out with lightning speed and slashes twice at the injured bush.

GM Wise Fox wrote:

Ganging up against a fresh bush alongside Mandoo, Tyrion manages to catch the plant flatfooted.

Honestly, Wise Fox...I couldn't have been MORE clear that Tyrion was attacking the injured bush. Since it IS the South one, I've moved Tyrion to flank with Lizzo instead. It's the same single step and strike. Both Mandoo and Lizzo were in position before Tyrion moved. I'd appreciate it if you'd apply Tyrion's damage to the injured one, as I intended.

In my defense, you really should try not to separate your if/else statements like that, since I did describe the enemy's positions correctly. I try my best to GM, but is very easy for me to get confused since I have to parse everyone's posts one by one, and I sometimes glaze over people's writing because I don't have enough focus to parse everyone's words. I get tired at the end of the work day just like everyone else in a stressful job. If you have a question or need clarification about the state of the battlefield, ask the question, then once you get clarification, then post.

That said, I do own up to my mistakes, so feel free to call me out. I am sorry for such an error. Just... be a bit more polite about it next time?

Rewritten post will be up shortly.

Ouch! Did the two plants really just move and then attack three times each in one turn? How inconvenient.

*sigh* I had to write up the post as fast as I could because I was posting while working. The first two should have went move, strike, strike. Fortunately, the third attack missed for both.

The last plant went move, two action special attack.

So if I've done the math right, Mandoo took 6+10+2 = 18HP and will take an additional 2HP at the end of his turn (total 20/30), with a flat DC 15 check to see if he recovers. Let me know if I'm missing something.

Yup.

GM Wise Fox wrote:

The plant lashes out to siphon Mandoo's blood. It grinds its thorns against Mandoo's wounded arms, lapping up Mandoo's spilled blood...

Mandoo is suffering from 2 persistent bleed damage. The damaged bush is the one furthest south. Party is up.

Is that right? The northern bush that was closest to Mandoo last turn is now the bush that is furthest away from him to the south? Wow. These bushes can move almost as fast as we can. Is Mandoo still connected to this southernmost bush, or can I assume that the thorns retracted once they sucked his blood? If he is still attached, can he move? I'll assume he can.

Thats right. Their special attack has a range of 20ft.

Mandoo's recovery flat check DC 15: 1d20 ⇒ 1 *Success

"But I hit that one!"

Lizzo is shocked to see his arrow just absorbed by the bush. Thanks to Tyrion's information he changes tactics and moves behind the damaged bush. He slashes at the bush twice, praying for a better result.

Actions: move, strike, strike

He's not sure he actually hit anything vital.....

Lizzo tries to claw out the damaged vines, but the damaged plant thrashes about wildly, and Lizzo is unable to get a good solid connection with his claws.

A few logistical questions: 1) Do the plants really get to move AND get 3 attacks? 2) You said the damaged plant attacks Mandoo, which is the furthest north, but later you said the damaged bush is furthest south. You meant North, right? I'm assuming the North one is damaged. If it really IS the south one (how?), I will change to flank with Lizzo instead. Please clarify and I'll update the map if necessary.

Before acting, Tyrion makes sure he can still hear Quecksworth's inspiring tune.

He recognizes the Bloodlash bushes and calls out quickly to the others, "Resistant to Piercing and Bludgeoning. Will suck victim's blood to heal."

Then, realizing he can flank with Mandoo Lizzo, he carefully steps 5' to the near(east) maneuvers to the side of the damaged plant opposite of Lizzo. Knowing his dagger will be more effective than Whistler, he draws one out with lightning speed and slashes twice at the injured bush.

Tyrion's first blade cuts through the thrashing vines. His second attack cuts the stem. Sweet, metalic red liquid pools around the floor of the dead plant.

"Dead plants, your desires? Consider them granted.
Those of the Bloodlash bush instead are supplanted!"
Inspire courage

With no weapon notably in spell range save his own, Quecksworth moves forward, drawing his dagger with hopes not to have to use it.

Autoplaying Darr since he has not posted for a while.

Darr decides to cast heal, targeting Mandoo. He then moves slightly away from the combat.
two action heal: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

The northern plant apparently decides Tyrion is a delightful morsal, and attacks him, attempting to drain his blood.

Strike, blood siphon
vine vs Tyrion AC 19: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20 *hit
damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 slashing plus 1 persistent bleed damage (comulative)

Tyrion basic reflex: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30 *no damage

It successfully strikes him with a vine, drawing blood, but luckally Tyrion is fast enough to avoid the follow up drain attack!

The southern plant however decides to thrash around with its vines strikeing everyone!

Spinning Strike vs Lizzo, Mandoo, Tyrion, Quecksworth, & northern bush AC: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27
damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11 slashing plus 1 persistent bleed damage (comulative)

The blood bush strikes everyone, including its companion vine, and critically hits both Quecksworth and its ally!

Sorry for not posting yesterday. I've got personal matters IRL that are making me a bit depressed.

The northern plant has taken a lot of accidental friendly fire. Sigh*

Party is up.

vine vs Tyrion AC 19: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20 *hit

damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 slashing plus 1 persistent bleed damage (comulative)

Tyrion basic reflex: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30 *no damage

It says Tyrion takes no damage. Or do you mean he takes the 10 damage, but no bleed damage?

Tyrion is shaken from the multiple attacks from the vines. After waiting for some inspirational music from Quecksworth, Tyrion carefully steps 5' north to get in flanking position with Mandoo, so they can coordinate an attack against the injured bush. He motions to Lizzo that he (Tyrion) can provide flanking on the other bush if Lizzo chooses to move north and attack. "Flanking advantages all around! Let's finish them off!"

Dagger 1st Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 8 + 1 = 22 vs. flatfoot
Dagger Damage + Sneak: 1d4 + 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + (5) + 4 + 1 = 13 slashing damage
Dagger 2nd Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 1 - 4 = 11 vs. flatfoot
Dagger Damage + Sneak: 1d4 + 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + (6) + 4 + 1 = 15 slashing damage

Actions: Step, Strike, Strike

Mandoo's recovery flat check DC 15: ...Success

Darr decides to cast heal, targeting Mandoo. He then moves slightly away from the combat.
two action heal: ... 15

Mandoo feels the last of his wounds heal up and the bleeding stop. He gives a silent thanks to whomever it was that helped him out. These plants were nasty little blood suckers and he'd need all his shtrength to shred these shrubs.

He recognizes the Bloodlash bushes and calls out quickly to the others, "Resistant to Piercing and Bludgeoning. Will suck victim's blood to heal."

Hearing Tyrion's description of the bushes, Mandoo realizes why it was that his shuriken didn't do as much damage as they should have. Glancing down at his new handwraps, he decides that now isn't the time to debut them. He sighs. Next time, he promises himself.

Spinning Strike vs Mandoo [et al]

damage: 11 slashing plus 1 persistent bleed damage

Mandoo looks down as his newly recovered body is once again sliced open by the bushes. This was getting a bit old, he thinks, and whips his temple sword from its sheath. It's wicked weed whacking time!

With Tyrion in flanking position, Mandoo will pause temporarily to let Quecksworth share another dainty ditty, before striking out with his temple sword at the northernmost bush.

Action 1: Interact
Action 2: Strike (Temple Sword) + Flurry of Blows
Action 3: Strike (Temple Sword)

Temple Sword 1: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 1 = 29
Temple Sword 1 Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 1 = 12

Temple Sword 2: 1d20 + 8 - 5 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 8 - 5 + 1 = 22
Temple Sword 2 Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 = 8

Temple Sword 3: 1d20 + 8 - 10 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 8 - 10 + 1 = 14
Temple Sword 3 Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 = 6

Ooo, nice! a crit on the first strike. With a little luck and the flanking from Tyrion, that last strike might get through too

If the northernmost bush goes down before Mandoo finishes all his strikes, then he will redirect the remaining strikes to the southernmost bush if possible. No point beating a dead bush and all that.

As warm fey blood covers parts of his face, Quecksworth is determined to keep up the encouragement.

"Bush may slice. I may bleed
But defeat is certain for each weed!"
Inspire courage

The gnome then slips through the decidedly more friendly brush and heads toward Lizzo, before drawing his healer's tools.

Stride; Manipulate

It says Tyrion takes no damage. Or do you mean he takes the 10 damage, but no bleed damage?

Woops. You took 10 damage, and have 1 point of bleed damage that came from its vine strike. You completely avoided its blood siphon special ability.

Tyrion makes two quick slashes with his dagger neatly bisecting the leafy monster. The plant goes inactive, nothing more than dead cellulose, plant material, and red liquid.

With the northernmost plant dead, Mando lashes out with his blade, scoring a critical hit. He follows up with another two more slashes, one of which cutts away even more of the plant.

That last plant does not really look very healthy, at all.

Lizzo closes in on the final bush, and slashes twice with his claws.

Actions: Move, Strike, Strike

Claw 1: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 1 = 19
Damage 1: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 6
Claw 2: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 1 = 17
Damage 2: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 = 9

Lizzo's claws become stained with red plant matter as he rips apart the last of the bloodbush.

While combat is over, remember a lot of you are still bleeding. It is a DC 15 flat check to recover without a medicine check. A medicine check will lower that threshold to a DC 10 check. Alternatively, you can choose to attempt an immediate save.

It is a DC 15 flat check to recover without a medicine check. A medicine check will lower that threshold to a DC 10 check.

What kind of Medicine Check? Do you mean a normal DC15 Treat Wounds? But not really a Treat Wounds, because that would take 10mins and we're bleeding at 1hp/round? Or is it Battle Medicine?

Tyrion looks around and notices everyone still standing (for the moment). He nods and says, "Nice work, all. That wasn't too b...." But then he winces noticeably, almost collapsing from pain and internal bleeding. He totters for a moment before collecting his wits.

If he can do so in a timely manner, Tyrion attempts to do a Medicine Check or Battle Medicine on all who are bleeding to help with recovery. Seeing that Quecksworth is probably hurt the worst, he begins with the gnome and asks, "Wanna provide a little Guidance for your examination?" Even though he's badly injured himself, Tyrion quickly checks everyone else first.

Medicine: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 8 + 1 = 23 Quecksworth (assuming his Guidance)
Medicine: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27 Mandoo ...crit success?
Medicine: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15 Lizzo
Medicine: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23 Tyrion

Would've asked Queck for Guidance with everyone, but if I read it correctly, looks like Tyrion can't benefit from Guidance more than once/hour.

At this point, Tyrion encourages everyone to do self-examinations to see if they're still bleeding.

Wise Fox, is this where we would each make those Bleed flat checks of either DC 15 or DC 10? If so, can you make them for us?

GM Wise Fox wrote:

It is a DC 15 flat check to recover without a medicine check. A medicine check will lower that threshold to a DC 10 check.

What kind of Medicine Check? Do you mean a normal DC15 Treat Wounds? But not really a Treat Wounds, because that would take 10mins and we're bleeding at 1hp/round? Or is it Battle Medicine?

Administer First Aid DC 15

Administer First Aid DC 15

Nice. So Tyrion takes 8 total actions (2 for each party member) necessary to Administer First Aid to each of the 4 party members, as described above.

Is it true that you would now make flat checks of DC 10 for us each round till we either recover or drop?

It is a DC 15 flat check to recover without a medicine check. A medicine check will lower that threshold to a DC 10 check.

Medicine: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27 Mandoo ...crit success?

DC 10/15 Flat Check (Persistent Bleed): 1d20 ⇒ 15

As the bleeding stanches under Tyrion ministrations, Mandoo pats him on the shoulder, "Thank you Tyrion. Feel better. Help others now."

Mandoo cleans his sword of any plant remains and resheaths it.

Technically Tyrion, you are the worst off by a fair margin, having only 3 hp left. So I'm going to assume you treat yourself first.

ROUND 1 of bleed.
Tyrion flat check vs dc 15: 1d20 ⇒ 13 - Stops bleeding
Mandoo flat check vs dc 15: 1d20 ⇒ 1 - Takes 1 damage
Quecksworth flat check vs dc 15: 1d20 ⇒ 4 - Takes 1 damage
Lizzo flat check vs dc 15: 1d20 ⇒ 16 - Stops bleeding

ROUND 2 of bleed
Mandoo flat check vs dc 10: 1d20 ⇒ 20 - Takes 1 damage
Quecksworth flat check vs dc 15: 1d20 ⇒ 12 - Takes 1 damage

ROUND 3 of bleed
Quecksworth flat check vs dc 10: 1d20 ⇒ 1 - Takes 1 damage

ROUND 4 of bleed
Quecksworth flat check vs dc 10: 1d20 ⇒ 9 - Takes 1 damage

ROUND 5 of bleed
Quecksworth flat check vs dc 10: 1d20 ⇒ 13 - Takes 1 damage

What now? Please tell me in blocks of 10 minutes what your character is doing after Quecksworth recovers from bleeding. Feel free to ask questions.

Mandoo flat check vs dc 15: 1d20 ⇒ 1 - Takes 1 damage

Mandoo flat check vs dc 10: 1d20 ⇒ 20 - Takes 1 damage

OK. Two more HP. Mandoo is now down to 17 of his 30 HP.

Mandoo will sit down in place and take a short rest to recover his breath after the bush battle. From his position, he eyes the cave opening in the roots of the large tree at the end of the clearing. He wonders what additional surprises await inside. "Better heal up a little first," he thinks.

Mandoo will happily accept whatever healing is on offer before deciding whether to clean up any remaining damage with a potion.

Tyrion plops himself down on a nearby stump, and pulls out both his healing tools and his flask. He stares at each of them, trying to decide which is more important. He eventually shrugs, thinks who am i kidding and settles on the flask. He takes a healthy sip of blackberry wine and then starts to work with his healing kit.

While he's getting things ready, he says, "Unless Darr has more healing spells, I'll need 10 minutes to work on each of us. Some of us will need another treatment, so this will take a little over an hour."

Tyrion will attempt to heal the following people in 10min increments.

Treat Wounds: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21 Tyrion
Damage Healed: 2d8 ⇒ (4, 7) = 11

Treat Wounds: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20 Quecksworth
Damage Healed: 2d8 ⇒ (3, 7) = 10

Treat Wounds: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15 Mandoo
Damage Healed: 2d8 ⇒ (7, 3) = 10

Treat Wounds: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12 Lizzo
Damage Healed: 2d8 ⇒ (3, 5) = 8

After surveying his handiwork, Tyrion frowns as he finishes with Lizzo. "Sorry, but I'm gonna need to re-wrap that in an hour." Aftera pause, he adds, "You guys wanna search the area, especially around those Bloodlash bushes, while I'm busy here?"

With the group's approval, he continues tending to everyone's wounds for a full hour. With a full hour, everyone except Lizzo regains double the hp above.

After about an hour, he examines Lizzo's wounds once more.

Treat Wounds: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
Damage Healed: 2d8 ⇒ (2, 7) = 9

He smiles to Darr, "There! That should feel better.

Lizzo is grateful to the halfling for the help. He was able to save his potions for another battle, and is now back to full health.

"I'll take a look around while Tyrion patchess everyone up."

He searches the surrounding area while not being treated.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

Treat Wounds: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15 Mandoo

Damage Healed: 2d8 ⇒ (7, 3) = 10
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With a full hour, everyone except Lizzo regains double the hp above.

After Tyrion does his usual excellent job of patching Mandoo up, he once again thanks the halfling and surveys his new collection of scars. He notices that his clothes are not looking their best after the last few days of action; he wonders if Delma has any sewing equipment that he could use to patch up the worst of it.

"You guys wanna search the area, especially around those Bloodlash bushes, while I'm busy here?"

Tyrion's suggestion cuts short Mandoo's daydreaming about Delma. Seeing that Lizzo is handling the searching of the clearing and the remains of the bushes, Mandoo decides to take a closer look at the large tree and the cave opening.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

Regarding my previous post: "He smiles to Darr." I obviously meant Lizzo.

Since Quecksworth can also handle healing, we could shave off some time, if that's a concern. So Queck -- please chime in if you wanna help speed up the healing. Having said that, I think we'd still need an hour for the double-healing -- which Tyrion, Mandoo, and Queck all require.

When Tyrion sees Mandoo head toward the cave, the halfling cautions, "Careful getting too close, my friend. If you stir up any surprises, we're not in the best position right now to handle that. Might be best to search out here thoroughly, especially around those carnivorous bushes. Then we can deal with that cave at full strength." He takes a sip of wine and continues tending to the wounded.

When Tyrion sees Mandoo head toward the cave, the halfling cautions, "Careful getting too close, my friend. If you stir up any surprises, we're not in the best position right now to handle that..."

Mandoo waves back to Tyrion in acknowledgment, "Mandoo very careful."

Mandoo will not get too close to the cave entrance and will definitely not attempt to enter. He is merely doing a reconnaissance of the area around the tree roots and the short path leading to the cave entrance.

Darr blinks and stops spacing out. "Anyone in need of healing?"

Darr blinks and stops spacing out. "Anyone in need of healing?"

Tyrion looks up from tending to Mandoo. "If you can provide a round of healing for everyone and if Quecksworth can heal himself and Lizzo, we can be ready to continue in 20 mins, instead of 1hr 20min." After a quick pause to survey the area, he adds, "But if we don't feel rushed, save your spell."

I'm willing to spend the hour and save spells. After all, we delayed for a day to get here in the first place. But if anyone feels we should move on quickly, just explain how your character is speeding things along. Either way, hopefully we can advance the story soon.

Thank you Wise Fox for running this game and giving us all a much-needed diversion!

"Alright. Gather around everyone

Darr does a 3-round Heal.
Heal: 1d8 ⇒ 4

Quecksworth provides medical aid with his healer's tools to first stop the bleeding.

Medicine to First Aid Tyrion: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Medicine to First Aid Quecksworth: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Medicine to First Aid Mandoo: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Medicine to First Aid Lizzo: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

He then tends to the wounds.
Medicine to Treat Wounds Tyrion: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
Medicine to Treat Wounds Quecksworth: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Medicine to Treat Wound Mandoo: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
Medicine to Treat Wounds Lizzo: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

After dealing with the bloody bushes, you are free to explore the den underneath the old, rotting tree. As you approach the opening, you pick up the overpowering smell of wet and rotten fur coming from the hole. Unfortunately, the hole is not quite big enough for Darr, Mandoo, and Lizzo to enter without getting on their hands and knees.

With the exception of Quecksworth, and Tyrion, everyone will have to crawl through the tunnel to get inside the chamber within the trunk. Tell me single file marching order please, as well as any preparations you make before you enter. Don't forget to include how far apart from each other you will be as you crawl through.

Lizzo is grateful to the halfling for the help. He was able to save his potions for another battle, and is now back to full health.

"I'll take a look around while Tyrion patchess everyone up."

He searches the surrounding area while not being treated.

You scan the clearing and the general surrounding area for out of place things, but don't find anything that wouldn't be out of place in a dying forest.

Tyrion nods to Quecksworth and Darr. "Thanks for your help with the healing. Went much faster than I thought it would."

He packs up his tools and takes one more sip of wine before stowing his flask. He hops off the stump, dusts himself off, and starts toward the rotting tree. But he stops suddenly and goes back to each of the dead bushes to make sure there's nothing of value that they've devoured.

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18

Satisfied, he heads toward Mandoo, who's waiting at the tunnel entrance. As before, the halfling will lead the way, using the darkness and shadows to help him advance stealthily. He moves cautiously, checking for traps or hazards along the way.

Exploration Mode: Avoid Notice, w/ passive Trapfinder +11 and Wary Disarm in case he misses a trap/hazard. He has Low-light vision due to Twilight Halfling.

I presume the same single-file marching order as before. Tyrion, Mandoo, Lizzo, Quecksworth, and Darr. Can't imagine we'd line up any differently than 5' apart like a normal grid. So let's say that. If Quecksworth would prefer to take up the rear so he's not flanked by crawlers, feel free to speak up.

"I am quite fine with you all going ahead of me, if you'd like." Quecksworth motions to the others. He casts detect magic and circles the stump, before following the others.

Exploration Mode: Detect Magic

Final marching order (5' apart): Tyrion, Mandoo, Lizzo, Darr, Quecksworth

The narrow tunnel is slick with foul-smelling mud. It leads down into a cramped den lit by a shimmering pool of oily water. The chamber stinks of wet fur and sickness. Next to the pool, between the gnarled and dying tree roots, is the rotting carcass of what must have once been a truly gigantic wolf. Nosing around it is a pair of hairless mutant wolves, their bodies deformed by large pustules and tumors. Although they have no eyes, they clearly detect your presence, for they turn their heads at you and snarl.

Tyrion. Mandoo, and Darr may act before the wolves

The glowing pool provides the chamber with dim light. Without additional light, creatures lacking darkvision or low-light vision treat all creatures as concealed (flat check DC 5 or miss).

Due to the low ceiling in this chamber, Medium or larger creatures treat the entire area as difficult terrain (the wolves, as medium creatures are hampered by this restriction as well). The roots and moss hanging from the ceiling make it so that any creature more than 5 feet away is screened from ranged attacks (improved cover).

With his halfling vision, Tyrion quickly surveys this odd cave, with the glowing pool and the 2 mutant wolves on the far side. Attempting to get the jump on them, he moves toward the nearest one and circles around behind it. He nods to Mandoo silently suggesting the monk take advantage of the flanking opportunity.

With the benefit of surprise, he draws Whistler and strikes in one fluid motion. He considers doing a knowledge check, but instead decides to attack once more, while he has surprise.

Rapier 1st Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20 vs. flatfoot
Rapier Damage + Sneak: 1d6 + 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + (2) + 4 = 11
Rapier 2nd Attack: 1d20 + 9 - 5 ⇒ (3) + 9 - 5 = 7 vs. flatfoot
Rapier Damage + Sneak: 1d6 + 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + (1) + 4 = 8

Actions: Stride (risking AoO), Quickdraw/Strike, Strike

Tyrion's fist attack strikes the deformed wolf, piercing deep into the wolf's flesh. As Tyrion withdraws Whistler, you notice a faint bit of greenish smoke coming from the magical blade along with a faint chemical smell.

Darr moves and targets Tyrion's defiled wolf. "Die you abomination."

Tempest Surge: 1d12 ⇒ 3

Darr moves and targets Tyrion's defiled wolf. "Die you abomination."

Basic reflex save vs DC 18: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18 *half damage

The wolf notices the miniature storm that was gathering around him and gets out of it, managing to avoid most of the electrical storm's damage.

Mandoo blinks twice to clear his eyes and looks into the cave.

DC 5 Flat Check (Concealed): 1d20 ⇒ 5

Closer than I would have liked, but I'll take it

Action 1: Stride
Action 2: Stride
Action 3: Strike (Fist) + Flurry of Blows, Stunning Fist, Handwraps of Mighty Blows

Mandoo sees Tyrion quickly stride around to the other side of the wolf and understands what needs to be done. He stumbles forward as rapidly as the cramped space allows, but cannot match Tyrion's nimble movements. He reaches the wolf in time to see the rogue's strike and the effect of its blood on the weapon. "I'm glad I'm using my fists," he thinks as he unleashes a devastating one-two combination to the wolf's head and body. He misses Queck's bolstering ballad, but hopes to hear it soon.

Fist 1: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29
Fist 1 Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Fist 2: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 8 - 4 = 23
Fist 2 Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Now that is what I call a debut! Double damage for the first strike, and assuming it's still alive, stunned 1/3 if it fails a DC 18 Fortitude save.

Mandoo blinks twice to clear his eyes and looks into the cave.

Mandoo sees Tyrion quickly stride around to the other side of the wolf and understands what needs to be done. He stumbles forward as rapidly as the cramped space allows, but cannot match Tyrion's nimble movements. He reaches the wolf in time to see the rogue's strike and the effect of its blood on the weapon. "I'm glad I'm using my fists," he thinks as he unleashes a devastating one-two combination to the wolf's head and body. He misses Queck's bolstering ballad, but hopes to hear it soon.

Now that is what I call a debut! Double damage for the first strike, and assuming it's still alive, stunned 1/3 if it fails a DC 18 Fortitude save.

Wolf fort save vs DC 18: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23 *success

Mutant wolf performs a reaction
Mandoo basic reflex save vs Gore Spray: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23 *half damage
Gore spray acid damage: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 6) = 11

You hear a satisfying crack as both of your enchanted fists strike an enlarged, vulnerable pustule on the wolf. As the wolf goes down, acidic green gore sprays out from where you hit it. Some of it splashes on your skin; suddenly your arm is in intense pain!

jaws vs Mandoo AC: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28 hit
damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 piercing and1d4 ⇒ 2 acid

tear damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 plus 1 persistent acid

Despite not having eyes, the remaining mutant wolf seem to track your movements with eerie precision; it moves adjacent to Mandoo, then strikes with its jaws!

The wolf latches its teeth around one of Mandoo's arms, acidic saliva dripping onto his exposed skin. Mando smells the caustic fumes as his flesh begins to become goo. He manages to push the wolf off of himself, but the wolf's strong jaws still manage to tear Mandoo's flesh as it backs away.

Party is up.

Lizzo was distracted ripping vines from various places across his body, and was slow to react to the wolves. He notice's Mandoo's heroics, pulling him back to the battle.

As he hears the invigorating sounds of Quecksworth's melodies, Lizzo moves adjacent to the wolf, studies it, and unleashes a pair of arrows from point blank range.

Actions: Move, Hunt Prey, Hunted Shot

Bow 1: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 1 = 21
Damage 1: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 = 6
Bow 2: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 1 = 8
Damage 2: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 = 3