Miteke's Legacy of Fire

Game Master miteke

Influence Opponent’s Attitude You can use Intimidate to force an opponent to act friendly toward you for 1d6 × 10 minutes with a successful check. The DC of this check is equal to 10 + the target’s Hit Dice + the target’s Wisdom modifier. Success: If successful, the opponent will: give you information you desire, take actions that do not endanger it, offer other limited assistance

Letting out a very human sounding sigh. Gnasher rolled his eyes. Snarling "Tribe not have time for this." Holding his bardiche in one hand and the rope in the other. Gnasher moves down the steps calling. "Ghost tell humans 'Gnoll Killer' comes." Getting down the steps near Malgrim, Gnasher glares at the humans. "I 'Gnasher' Red Claw, last of tribe, killed by Carrion King. Have no time to take slaves, have no time suckling dumb humans. Tribe came to kill all gnolls here. Humans can leave or humans can stay, Gnasher no care. Humans stay out of Gnashers way." He glares at the humans, froth dripping from his jowls. "Where gnolls? What happen here? Gnasher Kill Carrion Kings Gnolls, Humans stay out of way!"

Happy to fuss at them as long as it takes to intimidate them, What happened here?
intimidate: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

The cowed human stammers out, his hands shaking, "Under the big dome. We, er, escaped when the troglodytes attacked the masters. We can't leave - too dangerous."

"The Troglodytes have promised us a safe place. Go there and wait for us. Once we have cleared these gnolls out, we can see about getting you all a better place."

"But they will eat us."

Whether true or not, they certainly believe this to be true and are making no move towards that end.

Looking from Urah to the slaves, Gnasher observes, "Maybe, maybe not. Humans stay here if wish. Tribe will kill all Gnolls, but not lizards. When tribe leave, humans can follow to Kelmarane, or not, up to humans."

Wondering if there might be access to the larger building via tunnels, Gnasher, Points past the first slave on the steps, asking, "What further below? Tunnels to big building?"

He draws out the knife he had offered the mute girl, hoping these humans were braver. Tossing the knife at the feet of the slave that had attacked Malgrim he points to the building in the southeast corner. "Tribe killed giant snake, meat good eating. If Humans hungry go get meat to eat."

Looking past at the other two humans, he took two more knives out of his belt, and tossed them their way as well.

"Aye, if ye won't run or go to the lizards, barricade here and we be back for ye after we kill all the Gnolls. We can get ye to someplace safe afterwards.' Tarak adds.

Turning to the group, "We need to keep moving."

Malgrim listens to the conversation and shrugs, "We have said enough. They have survived this long. They can hide for a bit longer, but we should not give the gnolls more time to prepare." He turns to continue leading towards where they think the gnolls are.

The man picks up the dagger, keeping an eye on the PCs all the while.

"We'll just stay in here for a while, though a little meat would be greatly appreciated. Maybe, if you are who you say you are, we can get out of here."

He does seem to be slowly warming to the idea that you might, just might be willing to help them and not enslave them.

"The Warrens are down there. We escaped a couple of days ago and came up here. There were others too, but they were too scared to join us. Either they have been recaptured by now or they are holed up somewhere down there with Lazrul. He killed a couple of the gnolls when the trogs attacked, buying us our escape."

"We were down there a lot. The gnolls had us digging the place out. If the gnolls didn't kill us, the rocks sometimes would. You might have noticed this place is falling apart. Going back would be suicide, going forward is almost as risky. We sure hope you guys are what you say you are."

Giving a very human sigh, Gnasher takes off his pack and sorts out a day's worth of rations that he brought from Kelmarane, Setting the food down, he turned to follow Malgrim out of the entrance to the slave pit. Reshouldering his pack he points towards the North-east B he adds "Tribe finish checking perimeter and secure exit." He begins to cautiously move towards the last 'out building' keeping a keen eye out as he goes.

Taking 10 (18) on perception, Malgrim, I hope this is not too much of a misinterpretation of your actions. Gnasher's rage is down 1/3, I'd rather finish the outside, and go into 'G' fully rested. If there is nothing worth killing in 'B' we could come back and finish whatever gnolls are in the 'Warrens'

You head towards the north gate. A lopsided minaret that looks like some kind of tower built sloppily by some child, has weatherworn stairs around its perimeter, ascending a hundred feet or so.

Give me a perception roll.

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23

Tarak trundles along with the group, noticing a couple bit of rock falling towards the group he shouts, "Ware! Rocks!" pointing at the falling masonry.

@Tarak
That should be a knowledge nature in the spoiler, not local. Too late to edit it now :(

Perception 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

"Eeeepppp!" goes Urah's warning cry as he dives for cover!

Know Nature: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

Tarak squints further at the rocks as they fall, then exclaims, "Nay, gargoyles! And they don't look friendly, get ready." hefting his club and raising his buckler as he says so.

Malgrim prepares to fight if the gargoyles attack.

perception Gnasher: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
perception Malgrim Gryh: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19

target: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Urah earns his keep with his siren-like eeeep, preventing the gargoyles from achieving the surprise they were going for, but the speed of the lead gargoyle is impressive as it falls like a rock onto Malgrim.

to hit, charge, height: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 21
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

BAM, it strikes true, though for all the power that went into the blow, the creature does not do all that much damage.

Combat Card
Ongoing effects:
Bold may go.

Malgrim Gryh (-6 HP)
Gnasher (-0 HP)
Urah Pyr (-0 HP)

Dark Grey Gargoyle

Tarak (-0 HP)

Grey Gargoyle

Theatre of the mind on this one. There won't be a lot of dancing around, and little opportunities for flanking with them flying, so slug away. Malgrim, the gargoyle is right over you so you will have to take an AoO to get some space between you and it.

Add +1 to hit and damage if within 30feet from Point blank shot.
Ranged Touch.
Snowball 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 81d3 ⇒ 1

From the eeping Urah, he conjures forth a blob of acid to fly and strike the gargoyle.
Then he looks to move further away from the threats understanding in this case of close combat fighting, he was a liability.

Seeing the stone like winged creatures about the same time Urah squeaked, Gnasher heard Tarak say 'Gargoyles.' Turning he saw the first drop onto Malgrim, Gnasher began to rage. As he enlarged his paws grow into overly large claws, his eyes glow red, his fangs enlarge and he begins to froth at the mouth. While his brown hide takes on a red-orange cast to it, giving a peculiar laugh. Stepping back so he could hit the creature effectively he chopped at the thing with his Bardiche then turned watching the other.

enlarged/Rage: 1/9, HP 62, AC 19, move: whatever needed to attack Attack + 1 Bardiche, power attack
attack: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 12 - 2 = 16 for damage: 2d8 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (5, 6) + 7 + 2 + 1 + 6 = 27
If either of them move in a fashion to give up an aoo
AOO: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 12 - 2 = 22 for damage: 2d8 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (3, 3) + 7 + 2 + 1 + 6 = 22

The gargoyle has taken more trauma from wind and rain than the teensy blob shot by Urah, even if it would have hit, which it didn't. Gnasher, on the other hand lands a couple of really nasty blows which are moderately deflected by the Gargoyle's stony hide (DR 10).

Combat Card
Ongoing effects: DR 10 ? (not just magic)
Bold may go.

Malgrim Gryh (-6 HP)

Dark Grey Gargoyle (-0 HP)

Tarak (-0 HP)

Grey Gargoyle (-29 HP)

Gnasher (-0 HP)
Urah Pyr (-0 HP)

did I get any questions from my knowledge check? I’d want that DR and resistances if I do

Just that it was a gargoyle. Normal roll needed to detect it is a gargoyle was 10 + CR so you made that. You would get a bit of information from that, but to get questions asked you have to beat it by 5 and you needed a 21 so you missed by 2. You do know that they have lots of attacks and are really tough but you do not know the exact DR or why Gnasher's magical bardiche is not penetrating.

works for me, thanks

Malgrim gathers the power to him as he begins to sweat and then swings. As he does the water coalesces into a blunt sword to strike at the gargoyle.

Gather Power, and then use Kinetic Blade to strike at it. No Burn gained.

Kinetic Blade w/Elemental Overflow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 1 = 10

Damage, B, Kinetic Blade w/ Elemental Overflow: 3d6 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (4, 5, 6) + 8 + 2 = 25

And whifff...

Malgrim sloshes some water around and annoys everyone, except the gargoyle that drops like a stone onto
1d4 ⇒ 4
Urah.

to hit, charge, height: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 21
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

The gargoyle finds Urah nice and soft and tasty as it brings his blood smeared claws to its lips.

Urah, like Malgrim, you are under the gargoyle at the moment and would have to suffer an AoO to get away, even with a withdraw action. Still... Better than staying there and taking a full attack.

Combat Card
Ongoing effects: DR 10 ? (not just magic)
Bold may go.

Tarak (-0 HP)

Grey Gargoyle (-29 HP)

Gnasher (-0 HP)
Urah Pyr (-5 HP)
Malgrim Gryh (-6 HP)

Dark Grey Gargoyle (-0 HP)

Hoping that the creatures aren’t immune to the storms fury, Tarak casts a quick spell and rushes the gargoyle pinning Urah, reaching a crackling hand towards the stony beast.

Touch attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Shocking Grasp, electric: 5d6 ⇒ (3, 2, 4, 2, 2) = 13
disappointing number of 2s

Tarak rushes in to aid the cowering ifriti and reaches towards the dark grey gargoyle towering over the both of them. An arc of bright light flashes from the rescuer to the gargoyle and singes a wing badly.

The grey gargoyle hovering over Malgim now has a choice to make, the big gnoll that just whalloped him and nearly removed a foot, or the hobgoblin with the ineffective blade of soft water. No-brainer, though as he transfers his attention from Malgrim to Gnasher he finds himself under attack (AoO from Malgrim and Gnasher).

to hit, height: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 1 = 22
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Combat Card
Ongoing effects: DR 10 ? (not just magic)
Bold may go.

Gnasher (-3 HP, AoO)
Urah Pyr (-5 HP)
Malgrim Gryh (-6 HP, AoO)

Dark Grey Gargoyle (-13 HP)

Tarak (-0 HP)

Grey Gargoyle (-29 HP)

Frustrated that his two swings at the dark grey creature wasn't as effective as he'd hoped, Gnasher gives a toothy smile when the thing comes his way giving him another chance. Striking at the gargoyle with his Bardiche, he is unable to dodge its claw. Moving back so he has more space to work the swings the Bardiche at the creature again.

After the AoO Gnasher will have to move (giving up an AoO) to hit it, he will try and stay near enough to the others to provide protection. enlarged/Rage: 2/9, HP 60, AC 19, AoO move: whatever needed to attack giving up the AoO Attack + 1 Bardiche, power attack
AoO: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 12 - 2 = 11 for damage: 2d8 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (2, 4) + 7 + 2 + 1 + 6 = 22
Attack: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 12 - 2 = 19 for damage: 2d8 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (5, 1) + 7 + 2 + 1 + 6 = 22

Urah groans as he suffers the indignity of the gargoyle falling for him literally. It's stony hide was something he didn't want to encounter and he beats a hasty retreat even though it earns him even more attacks.

Should he Survive, this time he throw a genuine snowball at it .
Add +1 to hit and damage if within 30 ft.
Snowball if he survives the Aoo. 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 203d6 ⇒ (1, 5, 6) = 12

@Gnasher
What do you mean by giving up the AoO? I'm thinking you move enough so that you draw an AoO and give up a full attack, forcing it to give up its own full attack if it wants to attack you. Is that correct?

Gnasher is able to land a blow on the gargoyle, taking a rather large chip out of its stony hide. Urah squirms under Tarak's legs and almost magically appears on the other side of him standing about 20' away. No one is sure how he managed to do that and the gargoyle, confused and astonished, swipes at pure air. To add insult to injury, Urah turns around and smashes the 'goyle with a ball of cold hard icy stuff that slips right through its stony hide.

to hit, height, on Urah: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 1 = 12
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Combat Card
Ongoing effects: DR 10 ? (not just magic)
Bold may go.

Gnasher (-3 HP, need confirmation on what his actions were)
Malgrim Gryh (-6 HP, AoO)

Dark Grey Gargoyle (-25 HP)

Tarak (-0 HP)

Grey Gargoyle (-41 HP)

Urah Pyr (-5 HP)

Malgrim doesn't bother with the AoO. He can't hurt it with is guantlet and will save it to try and ward off being grappled.

Malgrim steps a little further away as he gathers more water to him and send a blast at the Grey Gargoyle.

5 ft step to get out of reach if any are close. Then Gather Power and Empower a Blast with no Drain.

Water Blast w/Elemental Overflow , PBS : 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 16

Damage, B, Water Blast w/Elemental Overflow , PBS: 3d6 + 8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5, 1, 4) + 8 + 2 + 1 = 21

If a 16 manages to hit normal AC I do 31 bludgeoning damage to Grey.

AoO to hit on Gnasher: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

The gargoyle paired with Gnasher and Malgrim takes his final beating as the hydrojet slams into it and breaks both of it's wings after it's futile attempt to claw the retreating mound of furry vengeance (Gnasher in case that was not obvious).

hover fly check: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21

The one paired with Tarak and Urah transfers his attention to Tarak and rips into him with a full attack.

Claw on Tarak, height: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 1 = 28
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Confirm: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 1 = 23
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Claw on Tarak, height: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 1 = 23
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Bite on Tarak, height: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 7 + 1 = 24
damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Gore on Tarak, height: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 1 = 20
damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

The gargoyle and Tarak merge as every pointy part of the gargoyle seems to latch on and tear the poor druid.

Combat Card
Ongoing effects: DR 10 ? (not just magic)
Bold may go.

Tarak (-22 HP)
Urah Pyr (-5 HP)
Gnasher (-3 HP, need confirmation on what his actions were)
Malgrim Gryh (-6 HP, AoO)

Dark Grey Gargoyle (-25 HP)

Dodging the gargoyles attack Gnasher watches Malgrim's attack bring the creature down. "Well struck Ghost!" Seeing the second gargoyle maul Tarak, Gnasher snarls "Leave Chief alone!" Lifting the bardiche as he steps closer he chops at the remaining creature.

enlarged/Rage: 3/9, HP 61, AC 19, Move (near enough to attack) Attack + 1 Bardiche, power attack
Attack: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 12 - 2 = 15 for damage: 2d8 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (6, 6) + 7 + 2 + 1 + 6 = 28
Wow, terrible roll any chance he gets a flank with someone or may have charged?

Wow, terrible roll any chance he gets a flank with someone or may have charged?

No because

well that certainly changes what I had planned on doing, ouch

Reeling from the multiple lacerations streaming blood, Tarak staggers backward a little to gain some space, then launches his last blast of elemental cold.

5’ step, snowball
Ranged Touch: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Snowball, cold damage: 5d6 ⇒ (1, 1, 3, 6, 1) = 12

@Tarak
It is hovering right over you. It was right over Urah, but when he fled, it shifted to be over you. If you cast a spell you will draw an AoO unless you cast defensively. And if you move more than a 5'step, it will get an AoO. Do you still want to step and cast?

It should have used it's AOO on me already unless combat reflexes?
Meanwhile another snowball 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 233d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 2) = 6

Urah attempts another ball of cold fury against the stone creature, his fingers wagging furiously looking as it he was attempting to reprimand the creature.

cast defensively: 1d20 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 4 = 14

he would try, and fail, to cast defensively in that case

With a flurry of activity the group does nothing much other than to wave pointy things around vigorously. It is up to Malgrim to fell the creature before it is able to rend Tarak again.

Water Blast w/Elemental Overflow , PBS : 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 12

Alas, Malgrim just adds to the fanfare to no effect and it becomes the gargoyles turn to attack.

fly check: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32

Claw on Tarak, height: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 7 + 1 = 25
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Claw on Tarak, height: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 1 = 23
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Bite on Tarak, height: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 1 = 23
damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Gore on Tarak, height: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 7 + 1 = 21
damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

It is not Tarak's day as the shredding continues. Tarak slumps to the ground bleeding profusely. On the bright side, the Gargoyle lifts its head to single out a new victim and shifts a little closer to Malgrim.

Combat Card
Ongoing effects: DR 10 ? (not just magic)
Bold may go.

Malgrim Gryh (-6 HP)
Tarak (-43 HP, need stabilization roll)
Urah Pyr (-5 HP)
Gnasher (-3 HP)

Dark Grey Gargoyle (-25 HP)

Sweet, a whole 4 HP from fully dead, I’ll accept mostly dead.

Stabilize: 1d20 + 1 - 8 ⇒ (13) + 1 - 8 = 6

Tarak collapses to the ground under the assault of the gargoyle’s claws and fangs, searing pain fading to black, punctuated with flashes of light and sound.

fail. Guess I might be needing that new character rolled up after all :)

Urah sees Tarak going down and the gargoyle moving away from him.

In a rare moment of bravery he dives forward with a hand outstretched with glowing energy.
Striving to touch Tark with his hand to heal those wounds...

Cast Cure light wounds and move to touch Tarak.
Hopefully I don't get sliced and diced.
1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Seeing Tarak go down and Urah risk his like to try and help the chief, Gnasher lets out a roar, "Ggrrrrraaaarrrgghhhhh!" and chops at the flying creature again.

enlarged/Rage: 4/9, HP 62, AC 19, Full Attack + 1 Bardiche, power attack
Attack: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 12 - 2 = 24 for damage: 2d8 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (7, 7) + 7 + 2 + 1 + 6 = 30

The team comes together and Urah secures Tarak's presence on the mortal plane while Gnasher connects with a vicious overhead chop. Like a guillotine the swipe nearly separates the monsters head from it's body and it lands with a resounding *thump*.

Malgrim moves and heals Tarak.

I am going to give the burn to Tarak so he takes 5 subdual that cannot be healed without sleep

Healing: 3d6 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (5, 2, 6) + 8 + 2 = 23

"We may need to fall back and sleep soon." Malgrim says.

Tarak floats in a world of blackness and noise, a mote adrift in a raging thunderstorm. Yet this feels different, something more ... primal ... and less. Something. Something's missing from the storm. Fading and floating amongst the howling noise and flashing light, Tarak feels the difference. The smell is different, this raging storm lacks the smell of the sea. The salt. This is odd, this is not home, this is...

Tarak gasps and convulses and life and healing magics surge through him, closing wounds and bringing him back to consciousness. Groaning and rolling over, he staggers to his feet.

"Gah, by Besmira's [redacted] that was bad. Ye got the buggers though, well enough." looking around groggily he notes the shattered gargoyles, then looks over to the hobgoblin and smiles his thanks, "I think ye saved me from the edge of the abyss my boy, you have my thanks."

Casually plucking at the bloodstained rents in his armor, he looks at the group, "We resting now? I have some potions that'll get me right as the rain, but me magic is runnin' low quicklike."

Indeed, a retreat might be prudent. Looking upward you see spaces for more of the things, but no remains in sight. Then again, something may have eaten them, something that likes eating rocks. Which is a disturbing thought in and of itself.

wm: 1d6 ⇒ 6

The dice hate you.

Drawn to the sound of battle, two of the gnoll sentries come barreling at you, alarmingly sudden and fast due to their oversized mounts. And once again you find yourself in combat.

I make that as Tarak having -20 HP. How does the subdual work?

I gave Gnasher 1 point of healing from rage and assume he is still in rage form in order to heal.

Combat Card
Ongoing effects:
Bold may go.

Malgrim Gryh (-6 HP)
Urah Pyr (-5 HP)
Gnasher (-2 HP)

Red Gnoll (-0 HP)
Red Hyenadon (-0 HP)
Black Gnoll (-0 HP)
Black Hyenadon (-0 HP)

Tarak (-20 HP, plus another -5 non-lethal?)

Place yourselves on the map near the northeast tower, remembering that those squares are 20' wide.

I do think he is at -20. If he wanted another healing I could at the cost of more subdual or he could have healed himself. And the 5 subdual is just like normal subdual except he only gets it back after he rests. If he drops down to 5 hps or less the subdual will make him fall unconscious.

I moved to be next to Gnasher. If we need to move further let me know.

I had ... 43 total damage -1 for the failed stabilize, 35 HP so I was at -9. Urah healed me for 3, so -6. Then Malgrim healed me for 23, so that leaves me 17 of 35. So down 18. Then I have the 5 non-lethal, so that's an effective HP of 12 until I fall down again.

I'm not sure how long we were talking, but if we didn't immediately say we were heading back, Tarak would have either asked for more healing or drank one of his CMW potions. It's fine though, I know what my first action will be :)

@Tarak
Thanks for the math :)

The trouble is that the gnolls were out looking for you, the battle drew them, and they appeared right after the first healing. That was what the wandering monster roll was for. A 6 was a bad roll for you.