GM_MG's Extinction Curse (Inactive)

Game Master GM_MG

The wolf darts through the opening, tail lowered and whining. It shrinks from Didymus as it moves past him and bounds down the stairs into the lower complex.

Whoa! Do. not. dig.

will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

"Alright, miss kindling-for-pants, I see how it is. Let's see how you feel about fire."

intimidate: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16

Produce Flame +inspire: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 9 + 1 = 28
fire: 2d4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4, 3) + 4 + 1 = 12

Didy moves in to shield his allies (and get ready with Battle Medicine if necessary), and then fires his bow before whistling for Ambro to circle around and turn his prey's back to the goblin.

hunted shot 1 +inspire: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 1 = 17
piercing: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
hunted shot 2 +inspire: 1d20 + 10 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 1 - 5 = 11
piercing: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
precision: 1d8 ⇒ 3

bite +MFang +inspire: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 8 + 1 + 1 = 23
piercing: 3d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2, 2, 1) + 2 + 1 = 8

BumBum will Stride into the flank with Ambro and Strike twice.
tail vs FF: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 1 = 14 2d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3, 4) + 4 + 1 = 12
tail vs FF: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 1 = 15 2d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4, 1) + 4 + 1 = 10

sound burst is my signature spell, I thought that gives me the heightened level

Shock around tha clock, from noon 'til noon
Men grabbin' they mics, and stuff 'em into tha womb
Terror's tha product ya push
Well I'm a truth addict, oh s*~# I gotta headrush

Keeping the inspiration going, Kvothe summons his primal power and hurls an acid ball at the priest

acid splash+inspire: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 1 = 13
damage: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 1 = 4

Al (Dying 2)
BumBum
Didymus
Ambros (-5, Frightened 2)
Kvothe

Yeouch, that critical hit would have hurt but, critical fail on the will save means Al will take 36 points of damage, dropping her.

Didy, BumBum, and Ambro all manage to draw hits. After BumBum's tail swipe the woman drops. Kvothe is up! Since she dropped before your turn, you can retake your actions if you want.

retxonning since the priest is down and so is Al

Seeing his companion fall, Kvothe reaches down and casts soothe

soothe: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

BumBum will scurry over to Al with a potion in hand if it is needed.

Al (-22, Wounded 1)
Ambros (-5)

Out of combat.

"Yikes! That was a close one!"

Spending the first 10 min treating wounds on Al

treat wounds: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

oof. Do I have a hero point left?

Ok assuming I do...

Hero point on Treat Wounds: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18
healing: 2d8 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6

That out of the way, Didy is going to try to find the wolf. I am hoping I can use my animal training abilities to try to assure it that we mean it no harm, and can feed and help it.

As the rush of combat ends, Kvothe begins his post battle routine of committing to memory the events. Then he begins the process of "refocusing" while the others search the area.

Didy doesn't find the wolf inside the temple.

"Huh. Poor guy ran off. Let's see if this priest has anything useful. "

perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26

Al will detect magic as usual, looking to make sure that there is no residual danger from those orbs, as well as checking for loot.

"Kvothe, would you be a dear and play me one of those gentle hymns?"

After refocusing, Kvothe will sing Lady Al a healing hymn and then refocus again

There is little of any value on the priest or in the room, although the priest does have a simple iron key, likely to the door in the great hall.

Didy hurries back to the talking door to tell it that a good job they did!

"Hey door, is that cleansed enough for you? Can we come in now?

There is no response, but the doors slowly swing open.

Beyond the door is a large and resplendent shrine to Gozreh, the Wind and the Waves. The floor, which bears a mosaic depicting Gozreh’s battle with Rovagug in the defense of all creation, is broken by two narrow moats, one filled with churning water and the other with shrieking winds. Four slender bridges cross these moats, which appear bottomless. At the far end of the chamber is a raised dais with an alter in front of two massive statues. One depicts a bearded storm elemental holding aloft a bolt of lightning, while the other is a stern woman wearing clothing of sea foam and wearing an ornate coral crown.

A man wearing the robes of a priest of Gozreh is shouting at a crumpled form at his feet, wearing dirty and bloody priestly vestments. A female guard stands here, and eyes you with malice as the doors open. She has two lizards the size of wolves, who’s mouths constantly leak a corrosive acid.

BumBum (hidden)
Kvothe
Priest
Guard
Blue
Yellow
Al
Didy

BumBum and Kvothe are up!

I forgot I used my Focus spell. Is it ok for me to regain my focus point refocusing alongside Kvothe prior to this fight?

After delaying for Kvothe to get the inspire BumBum will fire his shortbow at the hopefully flat footed Priest twice.
sbow vs FF: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 9 + 1 = 30 P: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 3) + 1 = 9 deadly: 1d10 ⇒ 7
sbow vs FF: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 1 = 13 P: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 3) + 1 = 10

Then he will Stride back into the room saying: "I's don't really want to go in there with the bottomless stuff!"

Hoping they are ready, Kvothe surveys the field/room in front of them. Wondering how they got the wind and water INSIDE the temple, Kvothe chooses a more laid back melody for the battle

Train rolls in at ten am
Kill the lamb for the lions, find some water for the elephants
Monkey on his shoulder, is a monkey on his back
Could I bum a cigarette, I done smoked my last pack
Throw up the big tent, throw down some sawdust
We don't open till the 'morin, step right up

He then summons his arcane powers and shoots a couple bolts of arcane energy at the guard.

inspire and magic missile x2

magic missile: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 2) + 2 = 8

BumBum
Kvothe
Priest (-25)
Guard (-8)
Blue
Yellow
Al
Didy

Yep, plenty of time for Al to have refocused.

The lizards snarl and snap, but are held back by the ropes tethering them to the guard. Had a better initiative, but delaying until after the Guard goes.

The priest looks up with annoyance at the distraction, and casts a spell, causing his skin to turn to wood. He then moves to the other side of the altar. Provides cover.

The guard unwinds the tethers binding the creatures to his hand Interact Action, and holds his ground.

Now freed, the lizards surge forward, but stop before the outer of the two bridges, snarling menacingly.

Everybody is up!

Thanks!
Damn, they USED to be in a nice burst formation. Ah well. I'll move up and take cover next to the door, then use Electric Arc on Blue and Red.

DC 19 Ref: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 2) + 4 = 8

"Yikes, I don't like the look of those things! You stay back for now, little buddy."

I am going to focus fire on the priest after BumBum's excellent opening volley. Hunt prey on the priest, fire a hunted shot at her, then I'll try to recall knowledge on the lizards.

hunt prey 1 +inspire: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 1 = 16
piercing: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
hunt prey 2 +inspire: 1d20 + 10 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 1 - 5 = 25
piercing: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
precision: 1d8 ⇒ 5

nature?: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

BumBum will start with a Hide action (secret Stealth check), then Sneak up to the north edge of the door (secret Stealth check), and then Strike once on the hopefully FF yellow.
sbow vs FF?: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 1 = 11 P: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 1) + 1 = 4

Continuing to inspire his companions, but not wanting to get close to the creatures Kvothe summons his arcane powers and hurls another couple missiles at the priest

We got beer for the bearded lady
And the Siamese twins are into opium
The trapeze guys are all high on cocaine
That they bought from a guy that used to drive the train
We got water for the elephants
Everybody knows the greatest party on earth
Is the circus down on Ringling Road

magic missile x2: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (3, 4) + 2 = 9

Inspire

BumBum
Kvothe (save needed)
Priest (-32)
Guard (-8)
Blue (-4)
Yellow (-4)
Al
Didy
Ambro (-12, save needed)

1d20 ⇒ 11

Electricity crackles between the two lizards. Didy manages to hit the priest with one of his arrows despite the cover.

He is pretty sure that these lizards are capable of spraying a gout of acid from their mouths. Medium Animal Fiend, Gout of Acid two actions for a 15 foot cone for 3d6 acid, basic reflex save DC 20.

BumBum attemps a sneak attack but his arrow clangs off stone harmlessly.

Kvothe hits the priest with a pair of magic missiles.

The priest casts a spell, healing himself. He then hunkers down behind the altar. Take Cover action.

1d8 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

The two lizards rush forward, irritated that the group kept their distance. The blue one unleashes a gout of acid, catching Ambro and Kvothe. Reflex save, DC 20.

Acid: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 4, 4) = 13

The other lizard lopes into the outer hall and bites at Didymus.

Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23
Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Piercing Damage and Acid: 1d10 + 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (8) + (2) + 2 = 12

The guard moves forward.

Everybody up!

"Careful! Those things look like they can spray--aaahh! Yep, like that."

reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

I'm going to let Stacy post first so I can have ambro take her spot for flanking.

reflex save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

ouch HP 22/35

First BumBum will try to Demoralize Yellow with Intimidating Glare.
Intimidate: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24
Then he will strike twice on Yellow with the flank.
tail vs FF: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 10 + 1 = 26 B: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (3, 2) + 5 = 10
tail vs FF: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 1 = 12 B: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (6, 4) + 5 = 15

I will use Produce Flame as a melee attack while I've got flank, then I'll stride back around behind the pillar for some cover.

produce flame melee vs FF +inspire: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 1 = 13
fire: 2d4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3, 1) + 4 + 1 = 9

hunt prey on yellow, command stride and strike, hunted shot

bite vs FF +inspire: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 1 = 13
piercing: 2d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2, 1) + 2 + 1 = 6

hunted 1 +inspire: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 10 + 1 = 25
1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
hunted 2: 1d20 + 10 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 1 - 5 = 7
1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
precision: 1d8 ⇒ 1

Jumping back into the chorus of his favorite tune, Kvothe summons another arcane bolt or two and fires them at the priest.

We got beer for the bearded lady
And the Siamese twins are into opium
The trapeze guys are all high on cocaine
That they bought from a guy that used to drive the train
We got water for the elephants
Everybody knows the greatest party on earth
Is the circus down on Ringling Road

inspire and magic missile x2

magic missile x2: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 1) + 2 = 4

Inspire
BumBum
Kvothe (-31, Reflex save needed)
Priest (-20)
Guard (-8)
Blue (-4)
Yellow (-28)
Al (save needed)
Didy
Ambro (-25)

BumBum crits yellow, and Didy manages a glancing blow, but its somehow still standing.

The Priest hastily heals himself with two spells.

2d8 + 8 ⇒ (5, 3) + 8 = 16

Yellow unleashes a gout of acid at Kvothe and Al.

Acid: 3d6 ⇒ (6, 1, 4) = 11 DC 20 basic Reflex save.

It then snaps its jaws ineffectively at BumBum.

Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17

The healthier lizard bowls its way past its companion, jaws snapping at Kvothe

Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31 Crit
Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

Damage: 1d10 + 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + (6) + 2 = 9

The guard does stuff.

Everybody up! Kvothe is very likely Dying 2 unless he passes that save with a Critical Success. Al gets a +2 cover bonus on her Reflex save.

Arrggghh
reflex: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28

"Oh no! Bad, lizard! Bad!"
command: strikex2, step, and battlemedicine with the tools in my bandoleer

Ambro bite vs FF: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 8 + 1 = 23
piercing: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 1 = 11
Ambro talon vs FF: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 1 - 4 = 15
piercing: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 5
precision: 1d8 ⇒ 3

battle medicine: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30 crit!!
healing: 4d8 ⇒ (5, 8, 4, 6) = 23

Al sees the bard fall, and quickly summons a replacement ally. She settles on a buddy for Ambrosius.

Summon Fey at level 2 for a Vexgit, who will strike with its maul and then bite. I am not sure if inspire applies here, but I can delay until after Kvothe if that helps.

maul +inspire vs FF: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 1 = 12
blunt: 1d12 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

bite +inspire vs FF: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 11 + 1 - 4 = 24
piercing: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

BumBum will start with a Demoralize attempt on Blue with Intimidating Glare.
Intimidate: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
Then he will strike Blue twice with his tail vs FF.
tail vs FF: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 10 + 1 = 29 B: 2d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3, 4) + 4 + 1 = 12
tail vs FF: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 1 = 19 B: 2d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3, 4) + 4 + 1 = 12

Inspire
BumBum
Priest (-20)
Guard (-8)
Kvothe (-12)[b]
Al (-11)
Didy
Ambro (-25)

1d20 ⇒ 5

Didy strikes blue twice, dropping the creature after the second hit.

Al's target is gone, so you can retake your turn if you like. Otherwise I'll proceed to the Priest and Guard.

Let's just move him to block the door and attack the guard instead.

BumBum
Priest (-20)
Guard (-16)
Kvothe (-12)[b]
Al (-11)
Didy
Ambro (-25)

The fey manages to bite the guard.

The priest strides forward before casting a spell, summoning an orb of fire which rolls into the fey.

1d20 ⇒ 9
3d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 4) = 12

The guard grunts in surprise at the appearance of the Fey, and strikes out with the trident.

Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28 Crit
Damage: 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (5, 2) + 2 = 9

The attack destroys the summon. The guard steps forward and takes a poke at Ambro through the door.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

Everybody's up!

Standing up and moving out of the line of the doors, Kvothe continues his inspiring song

Well, the tattoo man is making out with snake lady
Just to piss off the human cannonball that she been dating
Clown got wasted and he's throwing a shoe
At a bear on a bike with a bottle of booze
Tightrope walker is to damn high
Welcome, everybody, to a freakshow Friday night

stand, stride, inspire

Waiting for the inspire

First BumBum will attempt to demoralize the Guard with Intimidating Glare.
Intimidate: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12 nope
Then he will attempt to Tumble Behind the Guard.
Acro vs Ref DC: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26 That should do.
Then he will Strike the Guard FF with his tail.
tail vs FF: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 1 = 17 B: 2d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5, 2) + 4 + 1 = 12

"Wow, you picked right up where you left off in your verse! That's a heck of a skill as a bard!" he cheers as Kvothe is right back up in fighting form.

hunt prey on the guard, command: strike x2, hunted shot

bite +inspire vs FF: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 1 = 17
pierce: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 5
talon + inspire vs FF: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 8 + 1 - 4 = 18
slash: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7
precision: 1d8 ⇒ 7

hunted shot 1 +inspire: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 1 = 18
pierce: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
hunted shot 2 +inspire: 1d20 + 10 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 1 - 5 = 26 crit!
pierce: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
deadly: 1d10 ⇒ 5
precision: 1d8 ⇒ 8

Afterwards he taunts his foes, "Uh oh. If I were you, I'd give up now. We've got momentum goin' now!"

Stride + Produce Flame on the priest.

Produce Flame +inspire: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 1 = 14
fire: 2d4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 + 1 = 8

screw it, I never use hero points. Let's try that again.
hero point: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 9 + 1 = 23

Inspire

BumBum
Priest (-20)
Kvothe (-12)
Al (-11)
Didy
Ambro (Dying 2)

After a couple of big hits, Ambro drops the guard. Al scores a hit on the priest, who despite being the last man standing doesn't seem likely to give up.

The priest concentrates, and the ball of flame rolls toward Ambro.

Reflex: 1d20 ⇒ 1
Fire damage: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 2) = 10

The fire damage drops the dinosaur, and the priest retreats behind the altar once more.

Everybody up!

Knowing Didy will take care of Ambro, Kvothe moves into the room continuing his song

We got beer for the bearded lady
And the Siamese twins are into opium
The trapeze guys are all high on cocaine
That they bought from a guy that used to drive the train
We got water for the elephants
Everybody on earth know that the greatest party on earth
Is the circus down on Ringling Road

Finishing the lyric, he moves a bit further into the room

stride, inspire, stride