GM PDK IRONFANG INVASION (Inactive)

Game Master Purple Dragon Knight

”Fools.” Herman likewise turns his attention towards the sounds of incoming troglodytes. ”But they will not surprise us!”

Readying to cast vomit swarm if two or more troglodytes come within sight to summon a spider swarm on them. Ideally he’d direct it to a bottleneck, but we can’t always get what we want.

Fizzle looks at the dead lizard and pulls the arrows out of it.

"Poor thing...."

After hearing the shouts down south, Dommer sees one of the troglodytes at the bottom of the sloped passage one level below and shoots him in the feet, then right in the throat as he falls over forward. This somehow elicits more shouting, but not from him.

On the west side of the cave, Jestyn plunges back into the stream to help with the Arthur situation.

Herman readies a disturbing spell in case more troglodytes decide to show up.

Round 6 - Bold may go
trogs down below
Fizzle & Biter [taking arrows from corpses]
Arthur [glued to strand, 10 feet underwater, tethered weight exceeds Arthur's maximum load, holding breath round 4 of 24]
Luke -4 [10 feet underwater, holding breath round 2 of 28]
Grenwold & Ringo
Herman [readying vomit swarm if 2 or more troglodytes show up]
Dommer
Jestyn [10 feet underwater, holding breath round 1 of 24]

Swim: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Cut line: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 101d10 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Jestyn tried cutting the line holding Arthur but was not having any luck due to the friction of the water, and trying to swim in place.

swim: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

Luke tries to cut the line.

+1 adamantine Greatsword (+ Furious Focus, power attack ) - std.: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22
damage: 2d6 + 10 + 6 ⇒ (4, 3) + 10 + 6 = 23

Line Cut: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23
Damage: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10

Assuming either I or someone else was able to cut the line:
Swim for the surface: 1d20 ⇒ 19

"Luke are you ok?"

Grenwold whispers behind him, "we have troglodytes coming - get prepared!"

Jestyn can't get a good angle for his weapon, but Luke splits Arthur's tether in twain. Now free, Arthur goes back to shore to take in a much welcome lungful of air: although the cave reeks, it is some of the sweetest breath he's ever taken in!

Round 6 - Bold may go
trogs down below
Luke -4 [10 feet underwater, holding breath round 2 of 28]
Jestyn [10 feet underwater, holding breath round 1 of 24]
Fizzle & Biter [taking arrows from corpses]
Arthur
Grenwold & Ringo
Herman [readying vomit swarm if 2 or more troglodytes show up]
Dommer

Grenwold just continues to ready where he is on the map - would you like me to roll new AOO rolls? I also will ready an attack action if possible... wasn't sure if we were still in combat.

Herman likewise remains watchful, eyes darting back and forth ceaselessly. "They know we're here. They're mustering their forces," he explains to the other members of the party in short, clipped breaths. "Two leaders. Could be anywhere. Keep your eyes open."

Continue to ready action.

Grenwold and Herman stay on their guard, listening to the troglodytes mustering and organizing below.

Round 6 - Bold may go
trogs down below
Luke -4 [10 feet underwater, holding breath round 2 of 28]
Jestyn [10 feet underwater, holding breath round 1 of 24]
Fizzle & Biter [taking arrows from corpses]
Arthur
Grenwold & Ringo
Herman [readying vomit swarm if 2 or more troglodytes show up]
Dommer

I HOLD my action for now; I will take my turn at a later point (maybe even after the troglodytes act)

Dommer delays, not sure what to do at the moment. Down below you hear more shouts, and the sound of footsteps coming and going.

Round 7 - Party may go
trogs down below
Luke -4 [10 feet underwater, holding breath round 4 of 28]
Jestyn [10 feet underwater, holding breath round 3 of 24]
Fizzle & Biter
Arthur
Grenwold & Ringo
Herman [readying vomit swarm if 2 or more troglodytes show up]
Dommer

Arthur pulls up onto land, standing up. I think this takes me two move actions to position

Your previous round took care of that; you begin round 7 standing up on the shore.

Swim: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Getting his bearings by letting a small bubble of air out of his mouth Jestyn followed it up to fresh air. Once he got a breath, he swam towards land.

Yeah, still can't think of anything more advantageous so I'll just move further

swim: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

Luke swims out of the water and follows Arthur.

"Simple "Thank you!" will be enough!"

Fizzle will get his sling ready.

"I hear something."

attack readied at first bad guy that comes through tunnel: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

damage: 1d3 ⇒ 2

Arthur moves up in front while Jestyn and Luke come back to shore. Fizzle readies his sling.

Round 7 - bold may go
trogs down below
Luke -4
Jestyn
Fizzle & Biter [readying to shoot sling]
Arthur
Grenwold & Ringo
Herman [readying vomit swarm if 2 or more troglodytes show up]
Dommer

Herman scowls as the muscle-folks keep splashing about in the water. Do they think this is a game? They'll end up as a meal for some large fish living in that water if they keep that up.

Herman continues readying.

In silence, the dwarf does a shift over his heels and points the bow to the air, as if ready to shoot. His small eyes seem dangerously focused.

Be ready, me' mates. - he says, almost whispering - 'ay hear som'thing too.

I will collect my arrows once the combat is over or we decide to move out of here. For now, holding my ground.

Grenwold keeps readying, though he gives a look to the others and whispers, ”they’re preparing something - maybe we should take the fight to them?”

The heroes get into position. The troglodytes below have gone quiet, but some in the group can still hear the sound of movement down below.

Round 8 - bold may go
trogs down below
Luke -4
Jestyn
Fizzle & Biter [readying to shoot sling]
Arthur
Grenwold & Ringo [readying an attack if one comes within reach]
Herman [readying vomit swarm if 2 or more troglodytes show up]
Dommer [readying to shoot first enemy in sight]

GM, I believe that at your current position on the map we see more to the east then it is shown to us or...

Jestyn put away his sword and picked up his bow.

Fizzle waits and looks around.

He starts to get bored and plays with some string from his pocket.

"Do you think they'll come out." he whispers.

Luke picks up his shortbow and puts it over his shoulder. He continues to the east with his sword in hands.

"If they aren't coming out to us, it's time to advance. Everyone ready? Can someone shed some light further in?"

Fizzle turns to Arthur. "Sure!"

if we're not acting in combat

He casts light on a pebble and tosses it into the tunnel.

As Arthur and Fizzle begin to chat the sounds from movement down below die down to absolute silence. You must strain your ears to hear anything at this point. Move action required to make Perception checks vs. their Stealth at this time folks!

Fizzle casts light on a pebble and tosses it down the tunnel. Due to the angle of the descending ceiling it doesn't help improving the line of sight.

Round 8 - bold may go
trogs down below
Luke -4
Jestyn
Fizzle & Biter
Arthur
Grenwold & Ringo [readying an attack if one comes within reach]
Herman [readying vomit swarm if 2 or more troglodytes show up]
Dommer [readying to shoot first enemy in sight]

Arthur begins to advance, moving forward and listening for the trogs. . .
Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Arthur moves on to the next room to the east. The stench of death and old blood overwhelms the smell of troglodyte in this chamber. The floor slopes down to the north wall where a narrow underground stream flows past. The sound of running water echoes off the low ceiling, and a burning torch near the stream sends rippling light patterns dancing off the wall. Racks against the walls hold the carcasses of forest creatures, some still draining their life’s blood on the ground, others mere skins left to dry.

Back in the previous room, the rest of the group wait for an assailant that never comes...

Round 9 - bold may go
trogs down below
Luke -4
Jestyn
Fizzle & Biter
Arthur
Grenwold & Ringo [readying an attack if one comes within reach]
Herman [readying vomit swarm if 2 or more troglodytes show up]
Dommer [readying to shoot first enemy in sight]

Herman lets the magic fade from his lips, spitting out an accidental spider leg as he glares down the tunnel where Arthur went. No way I’m following that fool until some other folks‘ve proved it’s safe, he thinks to himself.

Herman’s fine to proceed that way with the group, but certainly isn’t going to be the first person to follow. That’s how people walk into traps and end up dead, after all!

Luke enters the chamber and looks around.

perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Arthur moves forward and picks up the lit pebble, looking over to Luke trying to gauge which of the two passages ahead the other warrior meant to search next, but still oblivious to the trogs themselves.

Fizzle follows Arthur. As he passed Dommer he whispers "If there's any lizards in there don't kill them! Well, if it's a dragon you can! My uncle Snapspringer got eaten by a dragon once..." He continues whispering as he walks.

double move

Dommer blinked silently in agreement. He lied down to collect back all his durable arrows, then followed the others to the chamber.

Gren and Ringo move along with Arthur, Fizzle, and Luke, and guardedly held is Glaive, waiting to attack any enemy.

Moved on the map to guard Fizzle and Herman (when he moves).

With the group on the move, Jestyn headed in their direction.
Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
I hope that is the last I see of that roll

Hearing no immediate screams of pain, Herman follows.

Could be places somewhere in the middle of the ground - just a double move.

Fizzle glances at Gren and Ringo as they move.

"Thanks! We need more gnomes up front!"

Herman lets go of his insect vomit spell but stays behind as the others move on to the next room, alone in the darkness...

Luke Survival: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Luke enters the room and notices that most of the meat hanging on the hooks is fresh and still good to eat, and could feed a large group of people for at least a week; the rotten smell is from unwashed blood and gore on the cave floor...

Arthur moves towards the lit torch and stows away his shield, preparing to grab it on his next turn.

Fizzle and his pet follow Arthur, and Dommer soon follows. Dommer I'm gonna say that was a double move to follow others in the next room to the east as picking up arrows would take a long time since they were not near your square and are in the lower level to the south where you shot that trog.

Ringo swiftly carries Grenwold to the fore of the group, his hooves clattering loudly on the stone floor, drowning any sound the trogs may do in their attempt to remain silent.

Jestyn similarly moves to follow the group, passing Herman and leaving him behind.

Herman and Fizzle finally decide to follow the group as the silence and darkness overtake them. I moved you next to Luke and Dommer, respectively.

Then all Hells break loose! the approaching trogs break stealth from multiple directions, no longer able to contain themselves and attack ferociously!!

First, a monitor lizard arrives from the west, attempting to clamp on Jestyn's leg!
bite: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 Miss!

Next, a long line of troglodytes follow, the first one angling its club for Herman's head!
Yellow club: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Herman manages to duck his head partially at the last minute, turning the fatal blow into a nasty gash in the right side of his neck!

The following trogs hang back, and launch a series of... animal bladders!?!!
Blue stench-gas bladder vs. Luke: 1d20 ⇒ 5
Purple stench-gas bladder vs. Herman: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (12) - 2 = 10
Brown stench-gas bladder vs. Jestyn: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (2) - 2 = 0
Teal stench-gas bladder vs. Jestyn: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (20) - 2 = 18
All of them miss their mark, except the last one which manages to hit Jestyn squarely in the back of his head! it explodes in a puff of foul smelling gas!
Jestyn Fort: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Jestyn sickened: 1d6 ⇒ 3 rounds
Jestyn coughs and gags on the awful stench!!!

To the east, a similar scene unfolds, as multiple troglodytes swarm Grenwold as he tries to fend them off with his glaive. They all dart past his defenses except the second one, who gets snagged viciously in the thigh by the gnome's long blade.
Gray club: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Green club: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Magenta club: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
CONFIRM CRIT Green club: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
CONFIRM CRIT Magenta club: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Two trogs manage to land glancing blows on Grenwold, narrowly missing his head!

The next trog coming in the room attempts to launch a stench bladder at Luke!
Red stench-gas bladder vs. Luke: 1d20 ⇒ 17
Luke Fort: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
The bag explodes but Luke manages to avoid breathing in the foul substance.

Then, some kind of frog handler wearing an orange hat arrives and sends his three pets after Luke, hissing Draconic threats against the warrior!
bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
All of them miss their mark, however.

Finally, a very, very large female troglodyte arrives from the east, issuing a roar of defiance to the group! she then launches a javelin at Herman!
javelin: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
The javelin misses by several feet, but plants itself solidly in the cave wall beyond, hinting at an impressive strength. The female also exudes quite a pungent stench, which is different than the one you've encountered from the smaller trogs! It rolls over you all and hits your nostrils like a truck! err... horse-drawn cart!! Everyone needs to make a Fort save at the beginning of their next turn.

Round 10 - bold may go
TROGS!!! [green -6; others fine]
Luke -4 [FORT REQ'D]
Jestyn [sickened round 1 of 3][FORT REQ'D]
Fizzle [FORT REQ'D] // Biter [FORT REQ'D]
Arthur [shieldless] [FORT REQ'D]
Grenwold -8 [FORT REQ'D] // Ringo [FORT REQ'D]
Herman -5 [FORT REQ'D]
Dommer [FORT REQ'D]

Fortitude save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

Seeing the trogs attack, Arthur changes his mind and leaves the torch be, stepping forward to attack.

Arthur is sickened from the female's stench, and misses on both of his attacks, barely managing to hold down his lunch.

Round 10 - bold may go
TROGS!!! [green -6; others fine]
Arthur [sickened round 1 of 10]
Luke -4 [FORT REQ'D]
Jestyn [sickened round 1 of 3][FORT REQ'D]
Fizzle [FORT REQ'D] // Biter [FORT REQ'D]
Grenwold -8 [FORT REQ'D] // Ringo [FORT REQ'D]
Herman -5 [FORT REQ'D]
Dommer [FORT REQ'D]

Fort save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Between the filth tossed on him and the trogs stench, Jestyn was not having good day of it as he tried to hit the lizard with his sword.
Curved blade on lizard: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 - 2 = 71d10 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 - 2 = 3
Revenge of the dice roller. Drop bow (again) and draw sword. Swing and a miss.

Jestyn's stomach starts a rebellion which stretches all the way to his sword arm!

Round 10 - bold may go
TROGS!!! [green -6; others fine]
Arthur [sickened round 1 of 10]
Jestyn [sickened round 1 of 10]
Luke -4 [FORT REQ'D]
Fizzle [FORT REQ'D] // Biter [FORT REQ'D]
Grenwold -8 [FORT REQ'D] // Ringo [FORT REQ'D]
Herman -5 [FORT REQ'D]
Dommer [FORT REQ'D]

Fortitude: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 2 + 5 = 17 Poison?

Dommer does a step sideways, then flurries against the enemy that previously approached him. He coughs a lot, feeling his lungs being filled by the poisonous stench, and hopes his dwarven resistances can keep him on the fight.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 8 + 1 = 27 PBS, vs. yellow
Damage: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4, 4) + 3 + 1 = 12

Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 1 = 11 PBS, vs. yellow
Damage: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3, 1) + 3 + 1 = 8

I added the bonus vs. poison, assuming the fortitude we're rolling is for stench. If I failed the save, please reduce my attacks above accordingly.

Dommer doesn't like the smell, but he's smelt worse. Despite the crowded room, one of his arrows manages to land into an excited trog and about a pint of blood sprays out and into Herman's face as a result. The arrow appears lodged in the creature's heart but... somehow... the thing is still up, screaming in protest!

Round 10 - bold may go
TROGS!!! [green -6; yellow -12; others fine]
Arthur [sickened round 1 of 10]
Jestyn [sickened round 1 of 10]
Dommer
Luke -4 [FORT REQ'D]
Fizzle [FORT REQ'D] // Biter [FORT REQ'D]
Grenwold -8 [FORT REQ'D] // Ringo [FORT REQ'D]
Herman -5 [FORT REQ'D]