Ed's Fall of Plaguestone Game (Inactive)

Game Master fine_young_misanthrope

Init
Kosh FEAR!
Orcs run!
Kalvin swing and spell!
Pai SMACK!
Mordack COLD!
Horse

Kalvin swings hard at the orc! Its a deep cut, but not deep enough to take it completely down. The spell is a nice tough as Pai is safer from the next attack.

But Pai doesn't need it! the trip hits and the orc goes down. Then the next hit is a crit as the windpipe of the orc is smashed by the bo. It does not move.

Mordack points at the orc across the way and freezes him hard. You see chunks fall off as hes instantly freezerburt. He is not well.

The horse steps from its cage and snorts at your group. Its getting ready to rumble

Init
Kosh SLASH!
Kalvin
Pai
Mordack
horse

The orc was not well before, but Kosh makes short work of it as the slash hits hard and goes to bone. There is splay, gurgle, and silence as the orc falls.

Post away!

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Looking at the strange horse, Pai Song expects the worst and moves forward to block any charge and protect her allies.
Then she strikes at the horse using the reach of her bo staff.

What is this thing? Does anybody know?

◆ stride
◆ stride
◆ Flurry of Blows

Bo: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 171d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Bo: 1d20 + 9 - 5 ⇒ (1) + 9 - 5 = 51d8 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Kalvin strides forward and then raises his holy symbol, "Sarenrae protect you Pai Song!"

Stride, Forbidding Ward on Pai Song and the horse.

Init
Kosh SLASH!
Kalvin Spells!
Pai smack!
Mordack
horse stamp back!

Pai hits the horse once and misses once. The one hit hits hard, but you feel shock back into you as if you just slammed your stick into a wall.

The horse hits back at Pai!

horse attack!: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 191d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
horse attack!: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 181d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
horse attack!: 1d20 ⇒ 101d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

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Post when you can!

ray of frost horse: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16 dmg: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Kosh closes with the stone horse from the other side. ”Not so fast, ya rotten fleabag!”, he growls. ”Don’t care wotcher made of, yer goin’ down hard!”

Stride (flank), Cast Inspire Courage, Strike
Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Init
Kosh SLASH!
Kalvin Spells!
Pai smack!
Mordack COLD STONES!
horse stamp back!

Mordack fires a blast of cold into the side of the horse. It hit hard and you see rock shatter under the freezing blast.

Init
Kosh Sing and wiff
Kalvin
Pai
Mordack
horse stamp back!

Kosh starts singing a solid song, but then follows up his run with a wiff as he misses the horse.

Post when you can!

Another ray of frost at horse hit: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15 dmg: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

” ‘At’s it, Mordack! Mess ‘im up!”, bellows Kosh. He takes another swing, as he starts up his battle cadence again.
Cast Inspire Courage, Strike, Cast Shield
Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Init
Kosh Sing and wiff
Kalvin
Pai
Mordack COLD!
horse stamp back!

With another solid hit, Mordack hits the horse and you see the rock shatter under the hit. if falls to the ground as still as a statue. You are all just standing in a briar patch. Where to next?

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Kosh takes a few minutes to catch his breath, as he looks over the field.

”So dis is alchemical, den?”, he says, more as a statement than a question. He glares at the bubbling sludge. ”Dat could be da cause of it”

Sweeping his gaze across the area, he notes the two cave entrances. ”Might do to scout dem out”, he adds.

Re-Focusing

About to strike again just as the stone horse crumbles, Pai Song lowers her bo staff and nods to Mordack.
Well done! Caught him icecold it seems. For whatever reason that bothers a walking stone...

She looks around the place a bit as Kosh catches his breath.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

You think so, Kosh? This small slimy pond? I imagined something larger somehow, more horrible. Of course poisons work differently.
She wrinkles her nose in displeasure at the pond and the smell.
Nature: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

You listen carefully. There is some noise coming from the north cave. The south cave is quite in the lower pen.

As for the pond, its pure toxic waste. Its will harm you if you spend any serious amount of in it or around it.

What do you want to go and do?

”North, den”, says Kosh. He heads toward the cave.

You head into the north cave. The bright light from outside is replaced by flickering torchlight in a narrow passageway cut deeply into the hillside. Suddenly, the passage opens into a broad natural cavern containing a series of large tables on the far side of the room. A series of alchemical experiments, most bubbling and frothing as they cook, are arranged atop the work spaces.

Two orks stand at those tables, see you walk in, and begin to grab things...

ROLL INIT!

orc alchemist init: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
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Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

Kalvin sees the two orcs as he moves into the room a little ahead of Kosh.

Initiative: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21

Initiative: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

I think you could roll initiative for us to make this a bit more fluent if everybody agrees.

Round 1, FIGHT!
Kalvin Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Pai Song Initiative: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
Mordack perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
orc alchemist init: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
Kosh Initiative: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

You guys blew me out of the water. Post you actions and I will respond.

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Pai Song moves up to the right, throws shuriken at the ork and get her bo staff into defensive position.

◆ Stride
◆ Flurry of Blows
Shuriken: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 231d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Shuriken: 1d20 + 7 - 5 ⇒ (6) + 7 - 5 = 81d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
◆ Parry (+1 AC)

Move up and ray of frost the orc alchemist if I can see one hit: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19 dmg: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 Though it probably has cover.

Kalvin moves into the room, focusing on the northern most orc and takes a swipe with his scimitar.

Stride, Stride, Attack; Damage: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 191d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

”Alright, ‘Finders, let’s clean this place up!”, Kosh barks.

He points his sword at the northernmost orc. ”Startin’ wit dat s&!$-eatin' maggot over dere!”

Cast inspire courage (+1 attack, damage, fear save), Cast lingering composition (free), Cast daze (3 damage, stunned on crit fail DC 16)

Round 1, FIGHT!
Kalvin Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28 cut!
Pai Song Initiative: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26 flying steel!
Mordack perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21 COLD!
orc alchemist init: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
Kosh Initiative: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12 SPELLS!

Kalvin jumps into the front and hits quick cutting the closest orc. It's not deep, but it does hurt!

Pai is not far behind as she lets fly a flurry of steel. One misses but one hits as well. that orc is not happy!

Mordack scurries up to the front and barely hit the orc with some cold. Its cries out in pain from the combined assault.

The orcs respond! the orc closest to Kalvin throws some solid punches with a knuckle dagger at the cleric.
orc fist and damage: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 111d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
orc fist and damage: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 201d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
orc fist and damage: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (2) + 0 = 21d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

The other orc moves and throws a lighting bombs at Pai!

orc electric bomb!: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 111d6 ⇒ 3

Kosh begins a rousing song and then throws a spell at an orc!

orc will save, DC 16: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Orc is dazed!

Post when you can!

I moved the map to a background layer because i kept moving the map instead of my token, a trick i recently learned, hope nobody minds.

Pai Song moves up, then uses the reach of her bo staff to her advantage.

◆ Stride
◆ Flurry of Blows
Bo Staff: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 231d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Bo Staff: 1d20 + 9 - 5 ⇒ (14) + 9 - 5 = 181d8 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
◆ Parry (+1 AC)

Mordack moves over and ray of frosts the orc nearest to him hit: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19 dmg: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Oops, forgot to roll Performance for lingering composition
Performance: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Kosh advances toward the orc, glaring at him intently.

”Make ‘em bleed!”, he shouts.

Stride, Cast inspire courage, Demoralize (Intimidating Glare)
Intimidation: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Round 2, FIGHT!
Kalvin Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Pai Song Initiative: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26 SMACK SMACK!
Mordack perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21 COLD!
orc alchemist init: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
Kosh Initiative: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12 GLARE!

Pai does not mess a round. with two solid hits to the head the orc is not doing well at all.

Mordack finishes off the orc with a solid blast of cold. It hits the ground and chunks fly off the body.

Kosh advances toward the orc and glares. It's not as effective as he hoped. the rest of the group is inspired however!

Post when you can! the other orc is not well and might not survive Kalvins onslaught.

hope all is well! if not, assume Kalvin kills it and post what you would do after the fight.

With Kalvin having the situation well in hand, Kosh heads for the other orc. ”Let’s wrap dis up!”, he shouts, as he starts his war cadence again.

Stride, Cast inspire courage, Cast shield
Sorry, I was waiting for Kalvin to resolve before posting

Sorry, was out of town for a wedding over the weekend and had a crying baby to take care of last night. Back now.

Taking the hit Kalvin clenches his teeth and strikes out at the orc.

Attack; Damage: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 211d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Attack; Damage: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 131d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Kalvin kills the last orc. As it drops, you are left in the room. The bright light from outside is replaced by flickering torchlight in a narrow passageway cut deeply into the hillside. Suddenly, the passage opens into a broad natural cavern containing a series of large tables on the far side of the room. A series of alchemical experiments, most
bubbling and frothing as they cook, are arranged atop the work spaces.

Where would you like to go?

Here is the map url

Mordack again would like to take a long nap after a hard day's worth of work. After all goblins don't want to work. Phew, I'm exhausted. Man, do I got to fight again? Or do more walking
I'm ready to head out when you all are, after a long nap.

Let's search and secure this place first. I'm not sure it's a good idea to rest here for an extended period, but we will see.

Pai Song will be searching the place.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Kosh investigates what’s at the east end of the chamber.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Alright, I'll search the place perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14

Looking around, you find a bunch of useful things: also 20 gp
worth of alchemical reagents, Lesser alchemist’s fire, Minor elixir of life, and Lesser frost vial. Aside from the daggers, the orc alchemists just have basic clothing. Lot's alchemy stuff, but not much else. Which way next? map

Let's check here first... Pai Song says as she heads to the passage on the right side.

Let's check here first... Pai Song says as she heads to the passage on the right side.

” ‘At’s a good idea!”, says Kosh, following her.

This area is used primarily for storage of alchemical gear and reagents. Anyone can tell that most of the barrels and crates are quite old, but the gear and equipment in the laboratory is of the same style and make and looks as if it may have once been stored here. It's worth money, to the right person. Maybe not you, but someone. Otherwise it's an empty room. Where to next? Left but north part of left or south part of left?
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Kosh gathers up some of the more valuable-looking gear, then looks at the others. ”North, den?”, he asks.

Yes North Den

"Works for me!"

The northernmost passageway that exits the laboratory ends in a set of stairs that leads up to a massive double door to the west. Made from stout wood and bound with iron, the pair of doors is crudely decorated with a carving of a small rural village that has been set ablaze. Anyone examining the carving can tell it must have been made many years ago and, despite its poor overall artistry, the village bears an unmistakable resemblance to Etran’s Folly. The doors are not locked.

Enter the room...
orc stealth: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
mordack init: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
Kosh init: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Pai Song init: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Kalvin init: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

Round 1 FIGHT!
orc stealth: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
Kalvin init: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
mordack init: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
Pai Song init: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Kosh init: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

As you walk in the room a tall, professorial looking Orc attacks you! It draws a bomb and throws right at Pai Song!
bottled lighting attack and damage: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 291d6 ⇒ 6
One damage for everyone from the splash. If you are hit you take are flatfooted for a round. Flatfooted factored in for this attack.

He then dashes away in the room!

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Mordack will Ray of frost the orc hit: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23 dmg: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Kalvin strides up to the orc and takes two swings at it.

Attack; Damage: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 241d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Attack; Damage: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 181d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Sorry my last post was with the wrong Alias!

”Take ‘im down!”, Kosh snarls. ”Alive, if you can!”

He runs up to the professor, and tries to grab him.

Cast inspire courage, Cast lingering composition (free), Stride, Grapple
Performance: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Athletics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23