GM ZD Outpost III: Lions of Ketapesh (Inactive)

Game Master Z...D...

Since Lyric has Keen Eyes, it would probably be best to utilize that via Search +9 Perception

The cleric uses Search during exploration

Oh. You probably wanted us to roll, Lol.

Gruvok enjoys gazing out at the open terrain during their trip.

"Where I'm from, we settled in this deep little ravine. Right on the border of Orc land, and Lastwall. Heck, we're practically a wall ourselves, HAHA! Steep cliffs. Floods every spring. Mosquitos every summer. It's TERRIBLE! But we got our peace and quiet. And the soil's great for farming. Place is always green. BUT! This! Open country? Love looking at the horizon."

Doh... yep, rolling would be a good thing. Oh, and can I actually be IN one of the carts so I can have a little height (i.e. see out a bit further -- cause being short sucks). I'm not sure which cart would be more centrally located in relationship to the party but I'd like to be in range of the majority of the guys so that I can buff them if/when we go into combat -- not sure which cart that would be so I'm leaving that up to GM discretion. Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

Lyric laughs. "My home is so much different from here. It's hotter and always wet, even when it's not raining. It makes everything glisten." She smiles at the memory. "Oh but the bugs, mosquitoes, especially, are horrible! They're HUGE! They could carry a Song'O Gnome away. But, Oh, the butterflies are so beautiful... When I was a child, I wish I could turn into one." She laughs.

Seeing as you are a halfling and the same "size" as a goblin, I can see you riding in one of the carts. I moved you to a cart, which is one square to your 9 o'clock. The only allie you can not see is Dran

The next day of travel as the caravan approaches the bridge site, a distant howl can be heard to the south. A pack of wolves appear from behind a line of boulders. AS you look closely at these wolves, smoke can be seen coming from their jaws. Lryic, the closest wolf is 55 feet to you 6 o'clock. There is a total of five wolves.

Round 1-Bold May Act
Istvan
Gruvok
Dranald
GM
Lyric
Dran'Thul
Orin

Recall Knowledge Nature to know about these wolves. Remember, in combat it cost an action

"Fiery breath, eh? Let's see how they like some ice! Huh-HA!"

Gruvok extends an arm and the very air around him condenses into an icy fog before shooting outward towards the wolves.

Ray of Frost : 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14 (targeting Cyan)
Cold Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

And then he takes cover behind a wagon (adjacent to and NE of Lyric).

Gruvok fires and just misses with his ray of frost.

Round 1-Bold May Act
Istvan
Gruvok
Dranald
GM
Lyric
Dran'Thul
Orin

The cleric draws his longsword and goes to take cover behind a wagon and casts Shield.

"Wolves like to flank. I should know. Don't make it easy for them." István drops into Wolf Stance, lopes over to stand back to back with Dran'Thul and raises his shield.

Lyric casts Inspire Courage It's a 60' emanation. "You inspire your allies with words or tunes of encouragement. You and all allies in the area gain a +1 status bonus to attack rolls, damage rolls, and saves against fear effects." I believe everyone is within the 60ft range at this point... If not, Lyric will jump down from the cart and move into a position that will put as many people within the buff as possible. Lyric then casts Shield on herself and braces for impact. "They're coming in fast! Get Ready!

Lyric, you emanation gets everyone.

Each of the wolves approach a different wagon and began tearing away at it, completely ignoring the PCs. There jaws tear into the canvas and the super heated maws ignite the materials.

All PC's may act.

All four wagons have been ignited. A PC who is adjacent to a wagon can spend 1 action and attempt a Reflex save to Interact with the wagon to put out a fire using blankets, water, or some other appropriate tool.

Orin pulls out his shield and uses it to scoup sand on the nearby wagon (1) and hopefully extinguish its fire.

reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

Orin then makes his way back between the wagons as fast as his dwarven legs will carry him.

Draw shield, put out fire, stride. (now 10 ft from Lyric, adjacent to green wolf and Dranald)

Orin's quick thinking with his shield and sand puts the fire out as quickly as it began.

To Act
Dran'thul
Istvan
Dranald
Lyric
Gruvok

Gruvok manifests the fog of a cold winter morning from his valley and attempts to put out (3) before striding over to (4) and attempting to extinguish it as well.

Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

"Lyric! Jump!"

The cleric moves to get the wolf in flank with Orin, casts Weapon surge and strikes.

+1 Longsword: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 1 = 20

Damage: 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (7, 1) + 2 = 10

Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

The dwarf throw sands like a hound on the wagon (2) to extinguish the flames.

Then he makes a flourish on the wolf near him.

Fist: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Fist: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

And strikes the beast once again.

Fist: 1d20 + 6 - 8 ⇒ (11) + 6 - 8 = 9

Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

"What the.. wolves don't do that." István runs around to try to give the wolves something else to focus on except setting the wagons on fire again. After that, flurry and raise shield.

flurry: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
piercing: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
flurry: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Lyric takes a blanket and begins to attempt to beat the flames out on the wagon she's on. Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

Hearing Gruvok scream for her to jump she then turns and jumps toward his voice and, again, Inspires Courage in her friends.

Lyric: I moved your mini, you are now adjacent to Gruvok and the rear wagon (#4). There's a teal wolf 20 feet away across the wagon from you. There's a yellow wolf 25 feet away, across from the wagon(#3) that you started on. Orin/Dranald/Green Wolf are about 30 feet away towards the front of the caravan, while the rest of the group (Istvan/Dran'Thul/Red Wolf/Black wolf are another 15 feet forward beyond them and on the far side of the caravan from you.

I just realized I forgot to factor in Inspire Courage, so my to-hit is 16, not 15. It might just make the difference?

Gruvok fails to extinguish the third wagon. He moves swiftly within the caravan an extinguishes the flames on the fourth.

The cleric swings his sword around and delivers a slash to the wolf.

Dran kicks sand up on the fire and smolders the flames on the second wagon. He moves onto the wolf nearest him, but can not find purchase.

Istvan moves adjacent to Dran and delivers a punch to the wolf.

Lyric manages to extinguish the flames on his wagon and hops off and runs to Gruvok.

Green turns on Dranald. It chomps at his knee and drops him to the ground. The wolf goes for the kill and bites again. Dranald manages to roll out of the way in time. Dranald takes 7 damage and 1 fire damage

Istvan catches the attention of red and attacks. The monk fends off the assault with his shield.

The black, yellow and teal wolves continue to shred the wagons.

Everyone may act
MAP
Inspire Courage is up
wagons 2,3,4 are back on fire.

Orin draws forth his pick and slams it into green wolf he's flanking with Dranald.

inspired pick vs FF: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 11 + 1 = 16
piercing damage: 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 1 = 11

Orin then takes a moment to scoop a bit of sand on the burning wagon behind him with his shield.

reflex vs wagon 2 fire: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Will raise shield or AoO as a reaction if appropriate.

Orin draws his pick and brings it down hard on the wolf. It yelps loudly as the iron pierces its hide.

He then tries to scoop more sand with his shield, but is not as effective.

To Act
Wagon's 2/3/4 on fire
Inspire Courage Active
Dran'thul
Istvan
Dranald-prone
Gruvok
Lyric

Gruvok fires off another icy ray, this time at [green], and then whirls around and tries to extinguish the wagon next to him.

Ray of Frost : 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 1 = 12
Cold Damage: 1d4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 = 8

Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

"Thanks for the inspiration, little Lyric! We're going to need it!"

Gruvok fires off a ray of cold at green, it impacts the sand behind it. He then beats at the flames, but has no luck putting them out.

To Act
Wagon's 2/3/4 on fire
Inspire Courage Active
Dran'thul
Istvan
Dranald-prone
Lyric

The dwarf uses the sand as the first time to extinguish the fire on the near wagon.

Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

Then he makes a flurry against the wolf near him.

Fist: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 1 = 10

Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 = 8

Fist: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 1 = 25

Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5

Then he strikes another time.

Fist: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 1 - 5 = 22

Damage, crit: 2d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 3) + 6 + 1 = 11

Dran extinguishes the fire again and delivers a flurry to the red wolf. His last two punches dropping the wolf.

To Act
Wagon's 3 & 4 on fire
Inspire Courage Active
Istvan
Dranald-prone
Lyric

The cleric stands up and strikes the wolf with his longsword.

+1 Longsword: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 7 + 1 = 25 VS FF

Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 1 = 8

If he drops the wolf, he will still move as third action and if not he casts Shield (+1 AC)

István circles around to the black wolf and flurries, giving it a taste of its own medicine.

Flurry1: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30
Looks like a crit..
Wolf Jaw Strike damage: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (1, 8) + 6 = 15

Flurry2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
probably not a hit..
Wolf Jaw Strike: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Eyeing the yellow wolf, he then raises his shield.

Dranald cuts down green. You have one action left

IStvan moves and then delivers a vicious strike to the side of the wolf's rib cage. It snarls and dodges the follow up.

Wagon's 3 & 4 on fire
Inspire Courage Active

To Act
Dranald-on action left
Lyric

Move done.

Lyric takes the blanket she still has and attempt to put out the fire on wagon #4 Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

She's going to inspire courage again and then beat the flames down on wagon #4 for good measure. Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Lyric continues her inspiration while trying to beat out the flames. The fire roars back and continues to destroy the canvas materials.

The black wolf, most likely suffering from a broken rib now, decides to cut and run.

The yellow wolf looks over at its wounded pack mate and moves to attack Istvan. The wolfs takes out his leg and knocks him down. 4 damage from the bite plus 1 fire damage

The teal wolf notices Dranald peaking around the corner of the wagon and goes to "investigate". It attempts to bite the cleric twice. Dranald holds the wolf at bay.

The flames on the wagons 3 & 4 grow longer.

Inspire Courage +1 active

Everyone May Act

Orin sprints at fast as his Dwarven legs will carry him and he suddenly sprints into position to finish off the teal wolf.

inspired pick vs teal: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 11 + 1 = 13
piercing damage: 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 = 8

Orin the turns his attention from the wolf in an attempt to put out wagon #3.

reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Actions: Sudden charge(2), Put out wagon with his shield.

Orin is now between wagons 3/4, adjacent to teal wolf and Dranald, with Dranald between himself and lyric.

Orin moves up and swings. The pick passes over the wolf harmlessly. Orin does manage to knock some of the fire down.

Wagon #3 has little fire
Wagon #4 has medium fire

Inspire Courage +1 is active

To Act
Dran'thul
Istvan
Dranald
Gruvok
Lyric

The dwarf moves towards the yellow wolf. Then shouts a cry And strikes a flurry.

Fist 1, ki Strike: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 26

Damage 1: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4, 5) + 3 + 1 = 13

Fist 2, ki Strike: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 28

Damage 2, crit: 4d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 4, 6, 4) + 6 + 1 = 22

Realizing that his magical attempts at cooling down the blaze are fraught, Gruvok removes his voluminous red cloak and just starts beating down the flames (on #4).

Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

The cleric strikes the wolf with his longsword.

+1 Longsword: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 1 = 28

Damage, crit.: 2d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (8, 3) + 4 + 1 = 16

Then he tries to extinguish the fire on wagon three.

Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Dran'thul moves around his ally and delivers a deadly one-two combo. The monk can feel the skull shatter as contact is made.

So two critical hits on a flurry for a total of 50 damage

Gruvok manages to beat the fire into submission using his cloak. The first one failed, the other two succeeded, completely putting the fire out.

Dranald delivers a vicious cut to the remaining wolf before turning his attention to the flames. His efforts go in vain as the fire continues.You have one action remaining.

Wagon #3 has little fire

Inspire Courage +1 is active

To Act
Istvan
Lyric
Dranald-One action remaining

He tries to extinguish the remaining fire.

Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

At last, a flank!

István dashes over to team up with Orin. Making a sharp turn he swipes at the remaining wolf. No time to raise a shield now.

Flurry1 vs. flatfooted: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
piercing: 1d8 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 11

Flurry2 vs. flatfooted: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
piercing: 1d8 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 6

Lyric runs to wagon#3 and tries to put the fire out with the blanket Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20 Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

Lyric looks around coughing from the smoke, "Is everyone alright?

Istvan moves up and stabs the wolf in the back, severing it's spine. It falls limp to the ground.

Dranald and lyric team up to extinguish the flames on the last wagon.

Out of Initiative

After going over the wagons, you notice that they are damaged, but the contents inside are fine. The goblins, which were hiding during the combat, begin to come out.

They praise the PC's for their battle prowess and thank them for defending the caravan. Even Muckmuck joins in on the celebrations.

While the goblins are getting settled back in, the PC's locate a hidden smuggler's cache. It contains bolas, a khopesh and a fighting fan. Three treasure bundles

Once back on the trail, it takes a few more hours to reach the bridge camp. When the PCs arrive at the camp, they find it bustling with activity. Goblin engineers do their best to guide goblin workers as they build the decking and assemble the piers; the bridge appears simple, but sturdy, and is approximately half complete by this point.

As the wagons are unloaded, Muckmuck shows the PCs to Zig, leader of the bridge camp.

While many of the goblins at the work camp are covered in dirt and sweat, Zig stands tall and straight among them. He pours over maps of the surrounding area before speaking.

“It is good to see you. They call me Zig. I’m glad my father asked you to come here to help.

“These kitties aren’t natural. Whatever you need, you got it. I can give you workers to build fences. But fences alone aren’t going to be enough. Either the cats go, or this bridge is history. The only other answer is death.”

It is late afternoon by the time you all arrive in the camp. The sun is starting to set. You do have a few hours of night fall. What would you all like to do?

Gruvok's face practically melts as Zig describes the ordeal. "We'll do our best, little Zig. Have you seen how many cats there are? Are they commanded by a master, or one that cat that seems different from the others?"

I don't see any damage on the initiative tracker; did we get through that fight unscathed?

No some damage was taken. I usually leave it on the players to track their own damage. i'll go back and tally it up for you all thought.

Istvan: 5 damage
Dranald: 8 damage

I'd missed the post where I got damaged but see it now. Did we have opportunity to treat our wounds before resuming the journey?

"And are the cats as unnatural as the wolves we faced? Do they smoke from the mouth?"

Yes, you have had plenty of time to heal.

"They do seem smarter than normal cats, but do not know nothing about seeing smoke from their mouths. Zig answers scratching his chin.

Gruvok pets his yellow-eyed companion.

"I suppose if they always venture here, we could set a trap for them. Hide all of your workers out on a boat, and we can ambush them. Is there a direction they prefer to approach from?"