GMEuan's War for the Crown (Inactive)

Game Master Euan

Round 2, Init 15

"Oh, so this is just a demonstration! I shall have to keep that in mind.”

"Ok, we struck first, and keep striking, so I can understand your tone." The halfling leaps from the saddle, entering the room on his own two legs, commanding Underfoot to engage in flank with Kamari, only after he takes a direct shot at Blue.

Fast Dismount v DC 20: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (12) + 17 = 29

"I'm Muri, and these fine people Kort, Elen, Kamari, and you already know the Night Swan by her introduction. These are the Tallgrasses, this is the Caravanserai, and I'm hoping you're the Commander Staubel we learned about from a soldier we met in Yanmass."

A.C. Longbow, PB: 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 15 + 1 = 24 for 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 = 8 piercing damage

Underfoot does as she's bid, and tries to bite into the hip muscle of the soldier threatening Kamari.

Bite Attack, Teef, Flank: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 2 = 30 for 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8 P/B/S damage

Kamari tumbles through and slashes behind her through the guards spleen. It’s a critical hit that very nearly topples him. Muri plugs a shot into blue while Underfoot takes a bite out of the same poor bloke. Edelmira finishes off red, killing him quickly as he drops lifeless to the thick floor planking. Elen tries to skewer the ram, but discovers it’s quite agile, and thick skulled and she misses. The commander has some dexterity, but not enough as Major Kort sets her alight one more time.

Anua gores again, hopping back a foot or two each time to get a bit of a run at her!
Gore on Night Swan: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33 damage: 2d6 + 17 ⇒ (6, 3) + 17 = 26
critthreat Gore on Night Swan: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27 damage: 2d6 + 17 ⇒ (1, 5) + 17 = 23

Gore on Night Swan: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26 damage: 2d6 + 17 ⇒ (2, 1) + 17 = 20

"Bleeeet!" Anua swells with pride at a good solid hit on his heavily armored target.

The commander shrugs off the repartee as she’s being hemmed in by a powerful force and she’s already down one. She fights back by casting another spell. A column of fire descends upon everyone but Kamari and Edelmira.

Fire/Unholy: 11d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 4, 6, 2, 3, 1, 1, 6, 3, 3) = 37 DC 16 Reflex for half (Muri, Underfoot, Elen, & Major Kort)

"Do you want to keep trading fire old man?!" she cries with delight as the back row is at least singed.

The remaining guard then attacks Kamari, trying to fend her off as he 5’ steps out of flank.
Blue scimitar on Kamari: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21 damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Blue scimitar on Kamari: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24 damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Blue frowns as he can't even get a cut in, but he has faith in his commander as he steps closer to her.

- Round 3 -
Kamari - 17 (-10hp)
Muri - 15
Edelmira - 9+ (-49hp)
Elen - 9-
Major Kort - 6
- Round 4 -
Good Folks - 22
Blue guard - 22 (-16hp)
Red guard - 22 (dead)
Woman in charge - 22 (-35hp)
Anua - 22

Now up - everyone.

Elen attacks the Bleeter.

Naginata: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33
for Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Naginata: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
for Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

CritConf?: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32
for Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

The Night Swan is not happy with this damn ram. She takes a step to the side to spread out more and give Elen a clear line of attack. She also shifts her defensive priority. Move action to use Martial Flexibility to switch her feat to armor focus, which will increase her armor bonus to AC by 1

She slams her halberd into the ram with deadly accuracy, but she misses anything vital.

Primary Attack with Aymr (power attack): 1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 13 - 2 = 31
Primary Damage (power attack): 1d10 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 4 = 16

Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 13 - 2 = 12
Crit Damage: 2d10 + 12 + 8 ⇒ (9, 4) + 12 + 8 = 33

Round 3, Init 15

Muri Reflex Save v DC 16: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
Underfoot Reflex Save v DC 16: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23
Spellcraft v DC 19: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

Muri watches with pride as Underfoot manages to shake off some all of the flames, the same flames still burning around his own neck. He flinches a bit, soundlessly asking Chaldira for a touch of healing. Lay on Hands as Swift

Lay on Hands: 1d6 ⇒ 2

The halfling takes several shots at Blue, unsure he'll be standing long, before encouraging Underfoot to do the same.

A.C. Longbow, PB, Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 15 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 15 + 1 - 2 = 16 for 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 = 8 piercing damage
A.C. Longbow, PB, Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 10 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 1 - 2 = 25 for 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5 piercing damage
A.C. Longbow, PB, Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 15 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 15 + 1 - 2 = 34 for 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10 piercing damage

Teef Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17 for 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12 piercing damage

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Confirm Critical?: 1d20 + 15 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 15 + 1 - 2 = 21 for 2d6 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (6, 3) + 6 + 2 = 17 piercing damage

Kamari steps deeper into the chaos of flames and blades and horns with a 5' step over red's body so that she can strike at blue and/or the ram. She'll start with blue if he's still standing and then move onto the ram.

Koriana's blade with heroism: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 16 + 2 = 20
damage: 1d6 + 9 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 7 = 17
Koriana's blade with heroism: 1d20 + 16 + 2 - 5 ⇒ (15) + 16 + 2 - 5 = 28
damage: 1d6 + 9 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 7 = 21
Confirm crit if it was a hit?: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 16 + 2 = 34
damage: 1d6 + 9 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 7 = 19

Round 3, Init 6

1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 2 = 31 Reflex vs. DC19

”We true Taldans will never submit to Qadiran roaches!” Kort fires into the piercing eyed lady.

1d20 + 19 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 19 + 2 = 37 UMD
1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 2 + 1 + 3 - 4 = 15 touch to hit;
4d6 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (2, 6, 2, 5) + 1 + 3 = 19 fire damage
6/23 left.

Kamari slams into blue, doing real damage with a single well placed blow! Muri mops up blue, casually shooting away until the last where he ends strongly with a crit as well! Edelmira tries for a crit of her own but must satisfy herself with a solid blow as she scratches at the ram. Elen also connects with a crit (c’mon!) and does a little more x3: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12. Major Kort finishes off the round with another touch attack, just hitting the fearsome warrior.

Anua gores again, hopping back a foot or two each time to get a bit of a run at her!
Gore on Night Swan: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16 damage: 2d6 + 17 ⇒ (5, 3) + 17 = 25
Gore on Night Swan: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10 damage: 2d6 + 17 ⇒ (1, 6) + 17 = 24

Anua froths at the mouth a little in eagerness to get to his heavily armored and protected foe - but he fails.

Smoldering from the Major’s repeated torching, she says, ”OK, fire again!”
Fire/Unholy: 11d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 6, 3, 3, 1, 1, 2, 3, 2, 2) = 31 DC 16 Reflex for half (Muri, Underfoot, Elen, Kamari, & Major Kort)

(Elen, you missed the saving throw from last round - DC 16 or 37hp fire).

She grips her blade as the fighting seems to be coming to her now.

- Round 4 -
Kamari - 17 (-10hp)
Muri - 15 (-16hp)
Edelmira - 9+ (-49hp)
Elen - 9-
Major Kort - 6 (-18hp)
- Round 5 -
Good Folks - 22
Blue guard - 22 (dead)
Woman in charge - 22 (-54hp)
Anua - 22 (-38hp)

Now up - everyone.

The Night Swan is breathing heavily, but she is still as dangerous as ever. She chops at the ram once more, then flips her halberd and chops again along the same line of attack.

Primary Attack with Aymr (power attack): 1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 13 - 2 = 23
Primary Damage (power attack): 1d10 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 4 = 19

Secondary Attack with Aymr (power attack): 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 8 - 2 = 24
Secondary Damage (power attack): 1d10 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 4 = 19

ReflexDC16: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11 1 round ago
ReflexDC16: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18 this round

Crit on a Naginata is x4: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

more soon

Round 4, Init 6

1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 10 + 2 = 25 Reflex vs. DC19

Kort fires into the piercing eyed lady and steps back.

1d20 + 19 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 19 + 2 = 37 UMD
1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 2 + 1 + 3 - 4 = 17 touch to hit;
4d6 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (2, 5, 6, 4) + 1 + 3 = 21 fire damage
5/23 left.

reflex save: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 12 + 2 = 20

Kamari avoids the worst of the fire and is thankful that the woman doesn't somehow wield poisonous fumes.

This time she takes a 5' step over blue's body to set up the flank for the ram. However, she stabs the woman in the gut, attempting to stun her using some of the panache returned to her from the critical hits.

Koriana's blade with heroism: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 16 + 2 = 20
damage: 1d6 + 9 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 7 = 18

Round 4, Init 15

Muri Reflex Save v DC 16: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18
Underfoot Reflex Save v DC 16: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23

Lay on Hands, Swift: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Severely unhappy with the turn of events, Muri takes a single shot at the firestarter, then retreats from the room, padding himself in all parts still smoldering.

A.C. Longbow, PB: 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 15 + 1 = 36 for 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 6 piercing damage

"Still time to surrender, you know, just stop with the flames."

While he exits, the halfling bids the malinois attack the woman, too. Underfoot does as she's told, leaping over the desk, and snapping at the caster's backside.

Acrobatics v DC?: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (15) + 15 = 30
Bite Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26 for 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 P/B/S damage

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Confirm Critical?: 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 15 + 1 = 33 for 2d6 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (3, 1) + 6 + 2 = 12 piercing damage

Elen quaffs a potion.
CureSerious: 3d8 + 5 ⇒ (5, 8, 5) + 5 = 23

Kamari is singed a bit as she swings wide and misses. Muri takes a shot before fleeing the room, leaving his poor puppy behind. Still, it’s a critical blow! Underfoot does well too, leaping into position and digging his teeth into her. Edelmira makes two heavy swings, and but for the power attack, she misses with both. Elen survives the dual blasts before quaffing a potion of healing to stay in the fight. Major Kort takes a page from Muri’s playbook as he too retreats from the field of battle - but not before one more flame of his own - which strikes the warrior maiden.

The woman coughs, and a little blood spurts out. ”It is you who should be surrendering to me. I’ve already driven two of you off.” she spits a wad of bloody phlegm. ”And Anua and I have just begun to fight!”

She strikes at Kamari’s blade! A sunder maneuver! The blade itself, covered in barbs and weird hooks, seems to yearn for Kamari’s weapon to destroy it…
Sunder on Kamari: 1d20 + 16 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 16 + 4 = 31 vs DC 25 damage: 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 4 = 20 (hardness 18, hp 42)
Sunder on Kamari: 1d20 + 11 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 11 + 4 = 30 vs DC 25 damage: 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 4 = 19 (hardness 18, hp 42)

She frowns as she finds she’s unable to do more than a slight scratch on Kamari’s relic. ”That must be some blade…” she says mostly to herself. She looks up and there’s doom in her eyes.

Anua continues to hop back and run at Edelmira, the Night Swan.
Gore on Night Swan: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32 damage: 2d6 + 17 ⇒ (1, 3) + 17 = 21
Gore on Night Swan: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9 damage: 2d6 + 17 ⇒ (5, 5) + 17 = 27

Anua has better luck, goring Edelmira once again, before faltering - slipping on his own blood, oozing from his many wounds.

- Round 5 -
Kamari - 17 (-25hp, blade -3/42hp)
Muri - 15 (-48hp)
Edelmira - 9+ (-70hp)
Elen - 9- (-29hp)
Major Kort - 6 (-33hp)
- Round 6 -
Woman in charge - 22 (-100hp)
Anua - 22 (-50hp)

Now up - everyone.

The Night Swan is not doing well after yet another gore, barely still on her feet, but she has always had too strong of a will to be so easily faltered. ”Pure bluster. You forget we killed two of yours. And we still have you outnumbered.”

She slashes twice at the ram, hoping to finally drop the damn animal.

Primary Attack with Aymr (power attack): 1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 13 - 2 = 18
Primary Damage (power attack): 1d10 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 4 = 19

Primary Attack with Aymr (power attack): 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 8 - 2 = 25
Primary Damage (power attack): 1d10 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 4 = 11

Round 5, Init 6

Kort steps back into view and fires into the piercing eyed lady.

”We true Taldans will never surrender to Qadiran filth like yourselves.”

1d20 + 19 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 19 + 2 = 40 UMD
1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 9 + 2 + 1 + 3 - 4 = 27 touch to hit;
4d6 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (6, 6, 6, 2) + 1 + 3 = 24 fire damage
4/23 left.

"Hey!" Kamari objects to the sunder attempts by stabbing the woman twice--or the ram if she's down.

Koriana's blade with heroism #1: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 16 + 2 = 37
damage: 1d6 + 9 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 7 = 19
Koriana's blade with heroism #2: 1d20 + 16 + 2 - 5 ⇒ (16) + 16 + 2 - 5 = 29
damage: 1d6 + 9 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 7 = 20
Confirm crit #1: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 16 + 2 = 30
damage: 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14
Confirm crit #2: 1d20 + 16 + 2 - 5 ⇒ (10) + 16 + 2 - 5 = 23
damage: 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
If the ram, add +2 for flank and hidden strike damage
#1: 1d4 ⇒ 3
#2: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Elen stays put and attacks the bleeding bleeter again.

Naginata: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20
for Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Naginata: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25 
for Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Round 5, Init 15

Muri looks back into the room, hoping to see Underfoot unscathed. When he does, he brings his bow up and takes a shot at the foe still standing, be it girl or goat.

A.C. Longbow, PB: 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 15 + 1 = 18 for 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 = 9 piercing damage

He sics the malinois on the same foe.

Teef Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12 for 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12 P/B/S damage

Kamari stabs with her scarcely scratched blade, criticals, and drops the poor woman to the floor. Muri pops his head around the door, but he has bad luck, as does Underfoot - neither hit the ram. Edelmira gets another hit on the ram, but other than taking off a part of his horn, he remains stubbornly resolute! Elen nails the bleeter and finally brings it low as the beast clatters to the ground in a heap, bleeding out. Major Kort saves a charge as there are no foes left to beat!

The room goes quiet as the battle ends.

- Round 5 -
Kamari - 17 (-25hp)
Muri - 15 (-48hp)
Edelmira - 9+ (-49hp)
Elen - 9- (-29hp)
Major Kort - 6 (-33hp)
- Round 6 -
Woman in charge - 22 (-136hp, bleeding)
Anua - 22 (-75hp, bleeding)

We are out of combat, and out of rounds!

The Night Swan gets some assistance with her personal wand from someone able to use it better and begins healing herself up. With how intense that fight was, she would rather focus on getting back into fighting shape than trying to save the dying commander to question her. ”A fierce warrior indeed.”

Kort for 6 charges. Anyone else? Roll'em if you got 'em.

1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 CLW
1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 CLW
1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 CLW

1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 CLW
1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 CLW
1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6 CLW

Kort is only down 4.

Four taps for Kamari. She'll be fine with the 1 HP damage remaining.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Kamari doesn't expect to get any answers from the woman and does nothing to stop her bleeding. She does begin poking around the room for any clues though--Take 10 search for 21. Once that is done, she'll check on her own blade before examining the woman's gear.

Kamari turns to the Major and holds out Koriana's blade.

"Any chance you've learned to repair weapons?"

WandOCL: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
WandOCL: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
WandOCL: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
WandOCL: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

"How many charges does this have left? Is this the only wand we have?"

WandOCL: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
WandOCL: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Even takes 6 taps from the wand. She is down 0.

"A couple of worthy opponents..." She agrees with the Night Swan. "Hey, there's another room up here... do you think there is also another upper wing on the other side?"

When everyone is done investigating this room. she will make her way over to the next and kick in the door.

Kort shakes the wand, mostly certain there are some charges left, but ”We’ll need to purchase more when we get a chance. Several more.”

With the healing done, Kort will focus on casting Detect Magic and searching the room for order, notes, maps, list of conspirators and whatnot.

When the wand comes out, the halfling gravitates swiftly into its orbit.

Cure Light Wounds ad finitum(8): 8d8 + 8 ⇒ (6, 2, 7, 2, 8, 2, 6, 7) + 8 = 48

Muri is evergrateful for the healing, and for the fortuity that Underfoot dodged all manner of injury.

The downed ram draws the halfling over. He proceeds to remove both horns, and stow them away.

He mounts up, and follows Elen towards the next door on this floor, taking position facing the stairwell, should their battle noises have been loud enough to reach adversaries' ears.

The woman dies one round later, though the Ram will need to be killed (stabilized) but the de-horning will do the trick.

You find on her body quite a bit of gear.
Potion of delay poison
Potion of lesser restoration
Chain Shirt +2
Shatterspike, a +1 longsword designed to sunder (link)
Cloak of Resistance +2
Ring of Protection +2
Keys to all locks in Tallgrasses
3,158gp (an unusual and enormous sum)

Somewhat singed by the pair of flamestrikes are a large quantity of Taldan military histories. All in all the books are heavy and numerous and will require maybe two trips to the coach to get them all, though you could commandeer a few horses to help naturally. A fine addition to the library however (knowledge history +2 when used as part of research and worth 500gp) if a little plodding and date thick at times.

Among the dusty military histories, and something that would have perhaps been missed if it weren’t for Major Kort’s likely excitement and perusal of the find, is a single treatise on religious history. Quite out of place. In fact, it’s enormously heavy for its size, which is large indeed. You take it down off the shelf to find it’s in fact hollow and filled with platinum coins. 250pp in all!

There are also a number of records, kept neatly in the bookshelves, including correspondence to the traitors signed by someone called the ‘Gray Kingmaker’. These letters make it clear that this is what’s left of the Taldan military garrison in Yanmass.

Apparently the Gray Kingmaker suggested to the frontier soldiers that they could make more money, and have more adventures, being Qadiran raiders rather than Taldan soldiers. This Kingmaker provided Qadiran gear, light warhorses, wealth to convince the soldiers - the works. You imagine a schism developed among those who were loyal and those who were greedy. The loyalists in this case found themselves turned to stone, or they abandoned their posts, or perhaps were even simply cut down by the greedy.

Although these notes don’t indicate who the Gray Kingmaker is, when connected with the notes in Soraya’s chambers at Sanguine Brothers, which you already have, they prove that Earl Merkondus is behind both schemes! Still, a lot of money changed hands here to make this work. Someone is probably funding Earl Merkondus in this matter.

Further study of the notes might reveal more. Linguistics DC 25 check please. You can try daily, if you have Linguistics of course, as you further study the notes.

There are no other sounds in the place. Or at least none that you can hear.

Kamari turns to the Major and holds out Koriana's blade.

"Any chance you've learned to repair weapons?"

Kamari loads up what fits in her haversatchel for sorting out later.

When Kort is done rummaging, Kamari checks in with him again.

After that she'll be ready to follow Elen in ensuring the rest of the building is clear. If clear, then there's checking in with the halfling cooks to see about what to do with them.

”Sadly, I am unable to help you in that regard, Kamari. I have but humble skills at armorsmithing.” The Night Swan is most excited about the history books. References are always useful, especially when your enemies have been referring to them as well.

She tests the weight on the sword. ”I am certainly capable of using the sword, as I am quick at adapting to new situations and could quickly pick up sundering, but I find it typically a waste. Why break a person’s sword when I can simply knock them unconscious and take it? I say sell it.” She shuffles through the other items of note. ”I would not turn down the ring, but I believe the Major is still in need of one.”

1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 2 = 13 Linguistics

Kort pours over the books, notes, maps, and everything else of interest. Given his rush, it's no surprise he is unable to translate the notes, but will try again on the morrow when he has more time, and maybe also a quill and ink handy.

"This is helpful. Not all the way helpful yet, but a good start. And these books, these books will be welcome additions to our library," Kort says, placing as many interesting books as he can into his 'sack.

It takes Kort a few minutes before he is satisfied that everything of interest is safely stowed away for further study and will be ready to leave.

"Well...I think that's everything? Shall we explore the rest of the rooms? I can't imagine finding more, but we can hope."

Kort could use the ring and cloak if no one else wants.

Elen helps pack books.

”I think Kamari should take the +2 ring of protection, and either Major Kort or I can use the +1 one she already has. There is another +1 ring of protection we are carrying around, so either Major Kort or I can use that one. Is everyone O.K. with that?”

Elen will also take the potion of cure serious from the party pool to replace the one she quaffed.

"Well...I think that's everything? Shall we explore the rest of the rooms? I can't imagine finding more, but we can hope."

Kamari tries a third time to draw the Major's attention away from the books before they continue their exploration.

"Major? Would you be able to mend my rapier or will I need to seek other expertise?"

--

Kamari is happy with any split of the goods. More AC or resistance is always appreciated, but she isn't feeling particularly vulnerable these days.

Kort pats himself down as if checking to see if he has his smithy tools on him, or even a nice scroll of Make Whole before shaking his head in the negative at Kamari.

”It’s really too bad M’Della is not with us. I’m sure she would have just the right magics to help here, but I sadly do not. But, we need to buy more wands soon, and when do that we can fix your pointy stick as well,” Kort answers stiffly, wishing he had other solutions. In the army, he might have a good weapon smith on hand, or at least a supply of new blades, but that life was long gone.

Kort is happy to accept the +1 ring.

Kamari's shoulders slump briefly at the news she will have to wait to repair Koriana's blade. She allows herself some irrational joy in the fact that the woman who did it is dead.

The moment passes and she straightens her back, passes off her old ring to the Major, and puts on the new ring.

"Let's finish clearing out this rat's nest."

Think that still leaves the +2 cloak for the Major

Elen moves up to the final room on this level (yes there is an upstairs in the eastern wing as well. You’re currently upstairs in the western wing).

The door flies open and bangs against the wall. Much of the eastern wall of this large room is gone, with only a low railing to prevent anyone from falling into the courtyard below. The west side of the room contains bedding made of dead grass and torn tablecloths. The room has a sharp reptilian reek.

A creature that looks very much like a large dragon opens a single eye and stares at Elen as if to say, How dare you interrupt my nap! This sleek dragon has scales mottled in desert colors, lacks forelimbs, and sports massive wings on its lissome back.

Seeing someone unfamiliar, and not carrying supper, it raises it’s head and attacks!

- Round 1 -
Edelmira - 23 (demoralized 1/2r)
Elen - 18 (demoralized 1/2r)
Major Kort - 14
Kamari - 13 (demoralized 1/2r)
Muri - 11
- Round 2 -
Dragon - 23+

The dragon, going first, stands in its nest and preens. It extends its wings in a display of color and power.

Edelmira, Elen, and Kamari, it is attempting to intimidate you. Muri, Underfoot, and Major Kort can't yet see into the room due to the narrow hallway.
Intimidate: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19

I think you are each demoralized for 2 rounds, but let me know if that's not the case. That means –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. It is a fearsome dragon!

Everyone is up for round one!

1d20 + 17 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 17 + 2 = 27 Know (Arcana)

When Kort can see, he will look and ponder about the draconic beast.

Breath weapon? DRs?

Actually I did the intimidate wrong, so only Elen and Kamari are affected, and only for the first round.

The Night Swan moves into the room, circling around the edge of the dragon’s reach. ”Is that all? Does the majesty of dragonkind run so shallow?” She stops once she has circled to the back of the room. ”Ah, but you are just a drake, are you not? Not a true dragon. You probably do not even understand what I am saying.” She hopes to draw its attention to her and her heavy armor and shield.

Double move. I counted it out and she should be able to get to where she is without provoking

Kamari takes half a heartbeat to admire the dragon before entering the room. She hopes he doesn't take her new ring--dragons like those kind of things she's heard--or more particularly, the hand it's attached to.

She tumbles in to take advantage of the flank set up by the brave Night Swan. She does use her panache, figuring dragons will be fearsome.

acrobatics - intimidate + heroism + panache + reroll for a '5 or 6' + another reroll: 1d20 + 15 - 2 + 2 + 1d6 + 1d6 + 1d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (19) + 15 - 2 + 2 + (6) + (6) + (5) + (2) = 53

Kamari dances like a fairy queen to the dragon's side before stinging him like a giant wasp.

Koriana's blade + heroism - intimidate + flank + canny tumble vs flat-footed assuming a 53 got her in safely: 1d20 + 16 + 2 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 16 + 2 - 2 + 2 + 2 = 38
damage: 1d6 + 9 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 7 = 20
hidden strike: 1d4 ⇒ 3
confirm crit?: 1d20 + 16 + 2 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 16 + 2 - 2 + 2 + 2 = 27
crit damage without precision: 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

”Good morning, wakey wakey!” Elen challenges the reptile.

Feint: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (9) + 21 = 30
SpringAttack: 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 12 - 2 + 2 = 18 -Intimidate, +Flank
For Damage: 1d8 + 6 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 8 = 22 +4 more on a successful feint

but she is apparently too intimidated to actually hit a 10 foot wide target.

Round 1, Init 14

Kort steps where he can see the beast, talking about what he knows. See spoiler. He fires his wand at the creature.

1d20 + 19 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 19 + 2 = 40 UMD
1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 2 + 1 - 4 = 18 touch to hit;
4d6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 3, 3, 5) + 1 = 16 fire damage
3/23 left.

Round 1, Init 11

Muri watches as mostly everyone bolts through the door, into what sounds like a dragon's den, and he follows suit, only until he stands in the doorway, spotting the drake. He pulls up on Underfoot's mane, insisting that they go no further. He's seen a dragon set upon a flock of sheep before, and it wasn't pretty.

He's hesitant, but with his companions already in such unnerving proximity to the beast, he doesn't hesitate long before contributing to the downing of the drake.

A.C. Longbow, PB: 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 15 + 1 = 30 for 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10 piercing damage

"Maybe it will fly away? Give it a path, and hopefully we can avoid a fight."

Edelmira chugs into the room to setup future attacks. Elen springs into the room and into position though her initial volley misses. Major Kort burns it with a little flame, snaking it through cover. Kamari gets flank from Elen (Edelmira doesn’t have reach I think) as she dances in and leaves a telling blow. Muri too lines up a connecting shot as he suggests a course of action to the dragon.

The dragon roars with anger at the attacks. It spits a ball of electrified sand that bursts into a cloud affecting basically everyone (60’r) with slashing damage. Slashing: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 2, 6) = 9

Then a few of you are subject to an electrical discharge. This only affects Edelmira, Elen, and Kamari.
Electricity: 4d8 ⇒ (6, 2, 6, 5) = 19 Reflex DC 19 for half

Finally the entire area is affected by an obscuring mist. You cannot see beyond 5’ away (50% miss) and sight is even partially blocked when you’re adjacent to someone (20% miss). This will last rounds: 1d6 ⇒ 4 before dissipating.

The dragon then moves to the opening - taking flight! Kamari gets an AoO as the damaged drake flies away from Elen and Edelmira and to the window. Well, in the swirling maelstrom of electricity and sand, you’re not sure exactly where it might be to be honest. You hear something heavy and dragon-like land on the ledge however, so that’s where I’ve put the icon.

- Round 2 -
Edelmira - 23 (-9hp)
Elen - 18 (-9hp)
Major Kort - 14 (-9hp)
Kamari - 13 (-9hp)
Muri - 11 (-9hp)
- Round 3 -
Dragon - 23+ (-60hp, obscuring mist 1/4r)

Everyone is up.

ReflexDC19: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

Elen’s blindsight kicks in and she shouts, ”He’s fleeing out the north side of the gaping hole in the east wall!”

Feint: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (15) + 21 = 36
SpringAttack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17
For Damage: 1d8 + 6 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 8 = 19 +4 more on a successful feint
50%Miss, High HIts: 1d100 ⇒ 58

HeroPoint on Attack Roll: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30

She retreats to the west wall near Kamari.

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

Warned about the drake’s abilities by the Major, The Night Swan is prepared to jump out of the way of the brunt of the electricity.

She follows the directions of Elen, advancing on the drake. Her quick mind adapts to the cloud. Using her last Martial Flexibility for the day to get Blind Fight

Round 2, Init 14

Kort moves in, and tries to shoot the beast.

1d20 + 19 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 19 + 2 = 22 UMD
1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 9 + 2 + 1 - 4 = 24 touch to hit;
4d6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 1, 1, 3) + 1 = 11 fire damage
high is good: 1d100 ⇒ 63
2/23 left.

Reflex Save + heroism: 1d20 + 12 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 12 + 2 - 2 = 24

AoO + heroism : 1d20 + 16 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 16 + 2 - 2 = 30
I don't think I have flank with Elen having sprung in and out
damage: 1d6 + 9 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 7 = 19
miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 98

Still dancing like a fairy queen, Kamari avoids the worst of the cutting sandstorm. She also manages to strike at the drake as it flies off, but is frustrated at her limited options.

Really, really, need to get those flying shoes.

Kamari moves forward as carefully as she can hoping to find the drake without being struck by it.

acrobatics +heroism +panache +reroll +reroll +reroll: 1d20 + 16 + 2 + 1d6 + 1d6 + 1d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (19) + 16 + 2 + (5) + (6) + (6) + (4) = 58

Double move forward until she runs into the drake or the wall. Adjust her final position as necessary.