Dungeon Master S's "The Extinction Curse"

Game Master Chris Marsh

Dendillion throws caution to the winds, moving past Þóðᛞrekkr so that he can feel Chark's blessing. He whistles, his lips filled with magic (or so the ladies tell him) that causes a nearby stone to fly out and strike at the roper!
Telekinetic Projectile: 1d20 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 16 + 1 = 18
Damage (B): 5d6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 5, 5, 3, 3) + 1 = 18

Dendillion hurls a pieces of stone at the roper. Unfortunately it ricochets with a distinct "JIIIIEEEEFFFF!" sound.

Goliath's teeth fail to penetrate the roper's exterior, but Charlie slides a dagger to the hilt!

ROUND 2
Mr. Roper: ATK!
Chark (80/80): Bless
Charlie (99/99, Enfeebled 1, Grabbed): CRIT
-----Goliath (71/71, Enfeebled 1, Grabbed): Miss
Dendillion (68/78): Oof
Tiny (108/108, Enfeebled 1): Hit
-----Þóðᛞrekkr (71/71, Enfeebled 1, Grabbed): Stuck
Haldan (76/76, Enfeebled 1, Grabbed): Go

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Location: Wellspring Tower
Tactical Map
Tracker
Party Conditions: Courageous Anthem through Round 4
Battle “Medicined”: Tiny, Chark

Terrain Conditions:
Enemy Conditions:

Haldan moves forward and brings down a Sudden Bolt on the creature.

Sudden Bolt, DC26: 4d12 + 2 ⇒ (10, 5, 3, 5) + 2 = 25

Haldan gets close and lets rip REF: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (13) + 15 = 28

The rope gives a somehwat comical screech at the continued burning. It then backs up to begin crawling up the wall, but not before whipping a tendril out at Tiny:
ATK: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (3) + 23 = 26 MISS
ATK: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (10) + 17 = 27 MISS

ROUND 3
Mr. Roper: ATK!
Chark (80/80): Go
Charlie (99/99, Enfeebled 1, Grabbed): Go
-----Goliath (71/71, Enfeebled 1, Grabbed): Go
Dendillion (68/78): Go
Tiny (108/108, Enfeebled 1): Go
-----Þóðᛞrekkr (71/71, Enfeebled 1, Grabbed): Go
Haldan (76/76, Enfeebled 1, Grabbed): Go

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Location: Wellspring Tower
Tactical Map
Tracker
Party Conditions: Courageous Anthem through Round 4
Battle “Medicined”: Tiny, Chark

Terrain Conditions:
Enemy Conditions:

Dendillion plays a couple quick notes on his lute, lifting a loose stone with the power of music! It's a simple trick, but when the stones flies out with deadly speed it can cause significant harm.
Telekinetic Projectile w/Reach Spell vs Roper: 1d20 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 16 + 1 = 32
Damage: 5d6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 6, 1, 1, 5) + 1 = 18

Nimble as a tiger, Tiny steps into the coridor.
Tiny has 10 ft steps.

Then unleashes a flurry of claws onto the Roper.

Inspired Claw: 1d20 + 17 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 17 + 1 = 33
Inspired/Enfeebled Slashing: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (2, 3) + 5 = 10

Flurry Claw: 1d20 + 17 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 17 + 1 - 4 = 27
Inspired/Enfeebled Slashing: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (3, 5) + 5 = 13

Clawerist: 1d20 + 17 + 1 - 8 ⇒ (20) + 17 + 1 - 8 = 30
Inspired/Enfeebled Slashing: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (5, 7) + 5 = 17

crit is double damage and 1d4 bleed and Fort DC 24 or be slowed 1

Þóðᛞrekkr tries to take a bite out of the grasping tentacles.

bite: 1d20 + 15 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (9) + 15 + 1 - 1 = 24
piercing: 2d8 + 8 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (3, 1) + 8 + 1 - 1 = 12

”Well, it worked well the first time…”

Electricity still crackling from seconds ago, Haldan lets loose another Sudden Bolt and then shields himself.

Sudden Bolt level 3, Relfex DC26: 5d12 + 3 ⇒ (3, 9, 11, 3, 1) + 3 = 30

Charlie begins to panic as he saws into the thick vine, gaining little ground. Goliath bites and claws as he begins to foam at the mouth in a frenzy.

Jaw; enfeebled; Bless: 1d20 + 13 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 13 - 1 + 1 = 30
Damage: 2d8 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (7, 1) + 4 - 1 = 11
Hunter's Edge Precision Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 3

Claws; enfeebled; Bless: 1d20 + 13 - 4 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 13 - 4 - 1 + 1 = 10
Damage: 2d6 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (6, 1) + 4 - 1 = 10

Dagger; Enfeebled; Bless: 1d20 + 16 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 16 - 1 + 1 = 17
Damage (Slashing): 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Dagger; Enfeebled; Bless: 1d20 + 16 - 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 16 - 1 + 1 - 4 = 30
Damage (Slashing): 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

◆ Command Goliath
◆ Goliath Strike
◆ Goliath Strike
◆ Strike
◆ Strike

Dendillion's song is enough, as his magically powered attack slams into the roper's side.

Tiny's assault is devastating FORT: 1d20 ⇒ 19, leaving a bleeding wound. Þóðᛞrekkr bites, but can't snap, the tendril.

REF: 1d20 ⇒ 12 Haldan rushes a quick spell, giving the roper a moment to prep, though it still hurts.

Charlie and Goliath work together to cut the tendril!

ROUND 3
Mr. Roper: ATK!
Chark (80/80): Go
Charlie (99/99, Enfeebled 1, Grabbed): Cut
-----Goliath (71/71, Enfeebled 1): Free!
Dendillion (68/78): hit
Tiny (108/108, Enfeebled 1): Crit
-----Þóðᛞrekkr (71/71, Enfeebled 1, Grabbed): Miss
Haldan (76/76, Enfeebled 1, Grabbed): Go

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Location: Wellspring Tower
Tactical Map
Tracker
Party Conditions: Courageous Anthem through Round 4
Battle “Medicined”: Tiny, Chark

Terrain Conditions:
Enemy Conditions:

Chark sustains her spell (bless currently 25 foot emanation, party gains a +1 status bonus to attack rolls while within the emanation), then sends another blazing band of orange-white fire arcing through the air. Cast fire ray.

spell attack: 1d20 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 16 + 1 = 31
fire: 8d6 ⇒ (2, 1, 1, 1, 3, 5, 1, 4) = 18
On any result other than a critical failure, the ground in the target's space catches fire, dealing 4d6 fire damage to each creature that ends its turn in one of the squares.

Sustain a Spell ◈, Cast a Spell ◈◈.

Chark again hurls flame at the creature, who seems extremely upset and more wounded than expected. The roper decides to make a run for it! Well, shuffle. It takes to the ceiling to escape the flame. There is a gap of 5' to a medium creature looking to reach it.

ROUND 4
Mr. Roper: Triple move
Chark (80/80): Go
Charlie (99/99, Enfeebled 1, Grabbed): Go
-----Goliath (71/71, Enfeebled 1): Go
Dendillion (68/78): Go
Tiny (108/108, Enfeebled 1): Go
-----Þóðᛞrekkr (71/71, Enfeebled 1, Grabbed): Go
Haldan (76/76, Enfeebled 1, Grabbed): Go

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Location: Wellspring Tower
Tactical Map
Tracker
Party Conditions: Courageous Anthem through Round 4
Battle “Medicined”: Tiny, Chark

Terrain Conditions:
Enemy Conditions:

Breathing heavily, Chark gasps out, Fire seems quite effective. Haldan, if you have any at your disposal...?

Delay for the moment.

Haldan takes the advice in stride. I have a trick or two up my sleeve. Or down my gut, if you prefer. Cast dragon's breath, force damage due to what appears to be arcane source...?

force: 7d6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 2, 3, 3, 5, 3, 3) + 1 = 25 DC 26 basic Refl

Haldan belches some stanky fire REF: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 15 + 2 = 31

the roper gives a rather human-like scream, but continues to hold on.

ROUND 4
Mr. Roper: Triple move
Chark (80/80): Go
Charlie (99/99, Enfeebled 1, Grabbed): Go
-----Goliath (71/71, Enfeebled 1): Go
Dendillion (68/78): Go
Tiny (108/108, Enfeebled 1): Go
-----Þóðᛞrekkr (71/71, Enfeebled 1, Grabbed): Go
Haldan (76/76, Enfeebled 1, Grabbed): Fire

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Location: Wellspring Tower
Tactical Map
Tracker
Party Conditions: Courageous Anthem through Round 4
Battle “Medicined”: Tiny, Chark

Terrain Conditions:
Enemy Conditions:

Tiny unstraps and swaps his shield for the heav crossbow and fires.

pew: 1d20 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 16 + 1 = 23
piercing: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Even with the anthem in his ears, Tiny misses.

ROUND 4
Mr. Roper: Triple move
Chark (80/80): Go
Charlie (99/99, Enfeebled 1, Grabbed): Go
-----Goliath (71/71, Enfeebled 1): Go
Dendillion (68/78): Go
Tiny (108/108, Enfeebled 1): Miss
-----Þóðᛞrekkr (71/71, Enfeebled 1, Grabbed): Go
Haldan (76/76, Enfeebled 1, Grabbed): Go

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Location: Wellspring Tower
Tactical Map
Tracker
Party Conditions: Courageous Anthem through Round 4
Battle “Medicined”: Tiny, Chark

Terrain Conditions:
Enemy Conditions:

Convinced that they have this thing on the ropes, he continues to use his bardic magic to hurl stones at the monster.
Telekinetic Projectile vs Roper: 1d20 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 16 + 1 = 24
Damage: 5d6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 6, 1, 3, 2) + 1 = 15

He adds lyrics to the song, an impromptu piece that inspires the group.
Courageous Anthem

Dendillion's aim is way off, still, the anthem helps the party as the roper seems to be on "the ropes"

Even with the anthem in his ears, Tiny misses.

Chark again hurls flame at the creature, who seems extremely upset and more wounded than expected. The roper decides to make a run for it! Well, shuffle. It takes to the ceiling to escape the flame. There is a gap of 5' to a medium creature looking to reach it.

ROUND 4
Mr. Roper: Triple move
Chark (80/80): Go
Charlie (99/99, Enfeebled 1, Grabbed): Go
-----Goliath (71/71, Enfeebled 1): Go
Dendillion (68/78): Miss
Tiny (108/108, Enfeebled 1): Miss
-----Þóðᛞrekkr (71/71, Enfeebled 1, Grabbed): Go
Haldan (76/76, Enfeebled 1, Grabbed): Go

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Location: Wellspring Tower
Tactical Map
Tracker
Party Conditions: Courageous Anthem through Round 5
Battle “Medicined”: Tiny, Chark

Terrain Conditions:
Enemy Conditions:

Chark casts a spell on Charlie to try and free him from being dragged with the fleeing foe. Cast sure footing.

counteract check vs. grapple DC: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20 noping out of that. I VOLUNTEER THIS HERO POINT AS TRIBUTE
counteract check vs. grapple DC: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (14) + 16 = 30

She then conjures up a disc of force for protection. Cast shield, hardness 10. AC now 25.

Cast a Spell ◈◈, Cast a Spell ◈.

Chark tries to break free, and by the skin of her Hero Point pulls it off!

ROUND 4
Mr. Roper: Triple move
Chark (80/80): D-Fence
Charlie (99/99, Enfeebled 1, Grabbed): Go
-----Goliath (71/71, Enfeebled 1): Go
Dendillion (68/78): Miss
Tiny (108/108, Enfeebled 1): Miss
-----Þóðᛞrekkr (71/71, Enfeebled 1, Grabbed): Go
Haldan (76/76, Enfeebled 1, Grabbed): Go

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Location: Wellspring Tower
Tactical Map
Tracker
Party Conditions: Courageous Anthem through Round 5
Battle “Medicined”: Tiny, Chark

Terrain Conditions:
Enemy Conditions:

Looks like this fight got away from me, and that's a momentum killer. I'm going to handwave inthe interest of kickstarting the game again.

After a fierce fight the party fells the roper who dies with a mildly comical "Nooooooo"

The hallways is devoid of riches, you have only your lives and an uncontested passage to show for it That and 60 XP.

Charlie breathes heavily as the vine unwraps from his neck. He wheezes in pain as it hurts to breathe. "That thing just wouldn't let go! Everyone alright?" He looks around to assess the damages.

Current:

Chark (80/80): D-Fence
Charlie (99/99, Enfeebled 1, Grabbed): Go
-----Goliath (71/71, Enfeebled 1): Go
Dendillion (68/78): Miss
Tiny (108/108, Enfeebled 1): Miss
-----Þóðᛞrekkr (71/71, Enfeebled 1: Go
Haldan (76/76, Enfeebled 1): Go

Chark nods silently at Charlie's question and looks over her companions. Can she tell how long the enfeebled condition lasts?

Chark thinks it'll last the day, but not through the night's sleep.

Her brow furrowed, Chark takes a brief respite to tend to Den's wounds and Refocus, then guides the team down the hall deeper into the tower.

Ten minutes, one focus point back (I think).

The steep stair exits into another wide corridor with a 20-foot vaulted ceiling. The ancient masonry is worn and countless holes riddle the mortar. Map updated

Tiny pats his aching muscles "That was unpleasant, I should be good to keep going though."

The team's lead, Tiny, inches forward, aware that ancient structures often come with defenses Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21, but he still manages to miss the pressure plate underfoot. Pharasma's Farts! There are definitely MULTIPLE plates....

Dart v. Tiny: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (16) + 18 = 34 for Piercing: 2d4 + 5 ⇒ (3, 3) + 5 = 11 and Acid: 4d4 + 8 ⇒ (3, 3, 3, 4) + 8 = 21
Dart v. Goliath: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (14) + 18 = 32 for Piercing: 2d4 + 5 ⇒ (4, 2) + 5 = 11 and Acid: 4d4 + 8 ⇒ (2, 4, 4, 3) + 8 = 21
Dart v. Charlie: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (16) + 18 = 34 for Piercing: 2d4 + 5 ⇒ (4, 3) + 5 = 12 and Acid: 4d4 + 8 ⇒ (2, 1, 3, 2) + 8 = 16

The darts seem like they're set to continually fire! It'll definitely take either running through and sucking it up or a Master thief or craftsman to overcome.

Charlie is Scouting
Hostiles: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (11) + 20 = 31
Charlie: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 12 + 1 = 32 (Scout)
Chark: 1d20 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 16 + 1 = 24 (Search, ties to Chark)
Dendillion: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 1 = 19 (Detect Magic)
Tiny: 1d20 + 14 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 14 + 1 = 34 (Search)

You can spend 2 actions anywhere in the bottom hall to disable ONE plat, or you can spend your actions moving through...

ROUND 1
Tiny (76/108, Enfeebled 1): Go
-----Þóðᛞrekkr (71/71, Enfeebled 1: Go
Charlie (71/99, Enfeebled 1: Go
-----Goliath (71/71, Enfeebled 1): Go
TRAP!: TBD
Charlie: TBD
Chark (80/80): TBD
Dendillion (68/78): TBD

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Location: Wellspring Tower
Tactical Map
Tracker
Party Conditions: Courageous Anthem through Round 5
Battle “Medicined”: Tiny, Chark

Terrain Conditions:
Enemy Conditions:

Tiny holds very still and asks "Ideas? I mean I could probably run for it, but if we could disable this instead... that might be nicer for everybody..."

Having worked on a few snares and traps himself Charlie quickly pulls out his kit to try and see if he can jam up some of these pressure plates. "Let me see what I can do."

Crafting: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (11) + 16 = 27

Charlie quickly determines that he'd have to get REAL lucky to be successful...

"I'd be happy to what tricks I can to disable the traps," Dendillion says, patiently waiting for his turn to do so.

Delay.

Officially out of Encounter Mode. You're all confident that once person can run through first, set it off, and then you can follow before it resets, IF it resets.

With nobody else going for it, Tiny raises their shield and makes a run for it.

+2 AC = 28

Tiny earns a Hero Point for doing Hero shit.

The circus performer is no stranger to such danger, and bolts!
Bolt!: 1d20 + 28 ⇒ (18) + 28 = 46
Bolt!: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (8) + 23 = 31
Bolt!: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (15) + 18 = 33

All of them hit Tiny, and it hurts as they also seem to burn with acid. Total Piercing: 6d4 + 9 ⇒ (2, 2, 1, 1, 4, 2) + 9 = 21 and Total Acid: 12d4 + 24 ⇒ (1, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 1, 1, 1, 4) + 24 = 54

Still, the trap isn't reset, but you can hear the whir of gears. Who knows how long until it's disabled....

Tiny finds the hall twists north.

Tiny (1/108, Enfeebled 1)
-----Þóðᛞrekkr (71/71, Enfeebled 1)
Charlie (71/99, Enfeebled 1)
-----Goliath (71/71, Enfeebled 1)
Charlie (112/112)
Chark (80/80)
Dendillion (68/78)

Tiny whistles for everybody to follow before it reloads.

Charlie and Goliath charge forth after Tiny. "Keep going!" He panics slightly trying to make sure that there is enough of a gap between them and the bolters.

Not wanting to be left behind, Dendillion also gives chase after his friends. Once through he assesses Tiny. "We need to tend to those wounds."

Chark follows along as best she can, practically pushing Haldan in front of her. Go! Go! Go!

The party rushes through. Nothing assaults them in the corridor beyond, nor do they check before Dendillion calls for some succor.

Dendillion wastes no time, playing a quick series of soothing notes to help Tiny out.
Soothe (3rd) on Tiny: 3d10 + 12 ⇒ (9, 7, 1) + 12 = 29

Knowing that it's not enough, he says, "We should take some more time to clean up Tiny here. But keep on the lookout for danger."

The bard gives Chark a hopeful look, knowing that she's one of the more medically inclined of the group.

Tiny (30/108, Enfeebled 1)
-----Þóðᛞrekkr (71/71, Enfeebled 1)
Charlie (71/99, Enfeebled 1)
-----Goliath (71/71, Enfeebled 1)
Charlie (112/112)
Chark (80/80)
Dendillion (68/78)