GM Silbeg's Age of Ashes AP (Inactive)

Game Master Silbeg

As the townsfolk deal with the fire, and heal up the heroes,

"So, who are these brave souls that would volunteer to be heroes for Breachill?"

Please take the time to introduce yourselves to the town, and each other, as you really have not done that.

Note: Posting rate will be down until post-Gen Con

"Aye! I be ere' to rise up to the challenge! I am Ingraham of Clan Dovetal, the Wild Digger!", Ingraham declares and raises his shovel with a proud hand. "Let it be known that I come'ta shove off the buggers and be tougher than the toughies! My clan braved the Dark World below for generations, and we'aint gonna be scared of no challenge above!"

Ach! I hope that sounded good...
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After the announcements are done, Ingraham gets to work patching up his wounds quick.
Medicine: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Successful Healing: 2d8 ⇒ (3, 8) = 11

Gideon responds as well "Gideon here, was on my way to visit those goblins anyway, but clearly something has gone wrong..."

"I am Aragelda Silvernail, and I have come on a mission from the gods!"

Gosh, I hope my voice didn't quaver too much.

Are the townspeople healing us back up to full?

Davian lets loose a smile of embarrassment as he nods his head. "Davian..." He stands up brushing the extra dirt from his torn pants. "Nothing heroic like the rest of these guys but I will go."

Yes, you will all be healed up before you leave

With Davian’s reply, Greta says, ”Nothing heroic, he says! After he risks his life to save people from Calmont’s fifes? You, who have lived at the edge of our society, who is willing to step up and once more risk life and limb.. That sounds heroic to me!”

The townspeople chuckle and cheer at that.

"I am Edjarha Aivot. I have come to this place to study, and to learn. It seems the time has come to act, however."

"Excellent! Thank you all for volunteering! I can offer you all a 10 gold piece reward for contacting the Brumblebrashers, and an additional 10 gold reward for bringing back Calmont alive.

"I would suggest you waste no time getting out there, as soon as you can collect your supplies. After all, there is an arsonist to catch!"

I'll give you all a chance to get any supplies you need, assuming you have any money available

Hero Point to Gideon for his rapid response to save the townsfolk!

Gideon is ready to head out

"Well hello, uhhh fellow heroes." Gideon speaks, clearly not quite comfortable with his newfound role. "Maybe it's ironic, or just fate, but the Bramblebrashers were the whole reason I came here in the first place. Not that I've met them before... Actually, I'll tell you the story along the way, I think I've got everything I need."

”Is tha’ so? Well, mayhaps fate brought ye here for our chance meetin.” Ingraham gets another chocolate flavored ale before hitting the road. ”Oh, and if ye need, call me Graham.” He toasts his ale to the other adventurers, and then chugs it down. ”Ahhh, fine stout, that is!”

Aragelda looks at the two coppers in her pocket. "I think I'm all set! Let's set out!"

Hi ho, hi ho...

Hi ho, hi ho...

Its off to die, we go.. :P

"Hmm. I wonder what sort of stories these goblins have to tell? Let's go find out."

Probably more interesting ones than the people in town, so far.

Edjarha is ready.

Rising from the hilltop above is a looming structure of crumbling stone and still-imposing battlements, though verdant nature is reclaiming the site. Plumes of red smoke—which ambassador Warbal believes to be distress signals from the Bumblebrasher goblins—rise from the roof of the keep’s central tower. This place can only be Citadel Altaerein, the infamous former home of the Order of the Nail Hellknights, now fallen into ruin. The gate-like doors in the center of the keep hang ajar—not surprising, since no one has maintained this facility in years.

See slide #3 for the map of Breachill, and an image of Citadel Alterein. Slide #2 is the map of Citadel Alterein.

Some general details:

Due to crumbling walls, vines and shrubs growing and general neglect, the 10' around the citadel's walls are difficult terrain.

Unless otherwise notedf, the ceilings are 20' tall. Remember, this is a Hellknight citadel, and tall ceilings are imposing

Light inside will generally be dim light during the day.

Gideno nervously tries to decide between drawning his shortbow and his kukri, eventually deciding on the bow for now "Should we try calling out... II wonder what trouble the goblins could be in..."

”Worth a try, lad.” Ingraham agrees. ”Does an’body else speak Goblin? I can, but I ain’ the best at makin’ pals.”

If no one with a positive diplomacy can speak Goblin, Ingraham will call out.

Davian shakes his head. "Never really learned it." His eyes keep going further and further up the tower's walls. "It is so big, I'm not sure they would hear a siren through those walls."

Gideon nods "I write plays for them, I'll shout."

Geideon does his best to shout in Goblin "Hello! We're here to help!"

Gideon yells out in goblin, but does to receive a response.

The citadel still sits there, looking imposing, even with its current disheveled state.

"Well, that'ain good." Ingraham grimly acknowledges. He heads up to the doors ahead and tugs to see if it opens easily, clearly weary of the situation.
Search at +5

"I'll keep a lookout as well. Torag, I think we need you for this one."

Search with +6

When no answer is hear Davian begins looking all over for signs of danger. His eyes dart behind them as well. "What started the smoke then?"

Searching +7

Ok, that was an officially lost post

Ingraham moves forward and is about to open the door, when he realizes that it is old and rusty, and would likely be very squeaky when opened.

”These ol’ hinges will give us away. Do we wan’te scout another entrance or somethin?” He asks to the rest of the group.

I should point out that Citadel Alterein is about 1 mile from town, as the crow flies. However, the way up to it is a long road, that has many switchbacks, as it is quite a bit higher up in elevation into the foothills than the town, which lies in a valley.

"It might be nice to get the lay of the land before barging in. That said, if that shout didn't get anyone's attention, does it matter much how squeaky the doors are?"

"May as well just go through, right?" Davian nods in agreement that the shouting would have attracted the same amount of attention.

Gideon nods as well and shrugs.

So, are you opening the door and moving in?

Yes, I think we are.

please move yourselves in, I have revealed the room

Returned from my time grieving, grandpa is finally at peace and the funeral is over. Back to gaming.

"Ay' s'pose your right, we already announced our entry. Plus, Ay'doubt any of us have oil."

Ingraham eases his way into the room, getting a look around, giving his eyes a moment to adjust to any lingering darkness and shadows in the entry hall. "Mmmmm... Well, Ay' did sign up for this. Lets go find us'sum danger."

Search at +5

Aragelda moves in behind Ingraham.

This is very creepy. Where is everyone?

Edjarha follows, scanning the walls and upper sections of the room. Can you tell us a little more about the room we see? How tall are the raised (?) sections, etc?

Gideon heads in, nervously keeping his eyes out for trouble.

Davian takes up the center of the group as they move in the darkened complex. "This place is so big."

The large room beyond is a cluttered amalgamation of a formal receiving parlor and a ruined husk. Dented, rusted, and otherwise ruined suits of outdated Hellknight armor line the north and south walls; each display is leaning or entirely tipped over and missing its helmet, gauntlets, boots, or other pieces (these still-functional elements were looted long ago). Broken furniture is scattered about the area, as are what look like the half-chewed carcasses of several small prey animals. A wide but dirty stretch of black carpet leads to two large doors, one to the northwest and one to the southwest.

Scuffs on the walls indicate where valuable paintings or framed documents once hung. Prominently displayed on each wall is a seal depicting a sunburst made of nails, carved in relief and identical to the one above the front doors to this area. Toward the ceiling, running the length of each wall, is the same motto, but this time presented in matching lines of Common and the language on the inscription outside: “Savagery must be quelled in the land, home, and mind.”

However, as you enter in, you hear the growl of several creatures, as they come out of their nests in the corners of the room. See larger image

The raised sections are just a single step up, so about 8"

Davian is the first to react to these creatures!

Davian is/are up.
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Davian screams. "We're surrounded." The glint of the sunlight from the open doors comes off of the beasts as the emerge from the nest. This causes a brief memory to come to Davian on what it could be. A translucent magical shield springs up in front of him as the rune on his forearm begins to glow faintly.

◆ Ancestral Memories Focus Spell to become trained in Nature for 1 minute
◆ Recall Knowledge (Nature +6)
◆ Shield Spell

The green-tinged goblin dog moves up, and attacks Edjarha.
Jaws vs AC16: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19 piercing teeth: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Jaws vs AC16: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19 piercing teeth: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Edjarha fortitude save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15 Fails

Will wait to note what happened to see if Edjarha wants to use a hero point. However, note, you a bit a second time, which would require a second save

Red moves up to attack Aragelda. Since I didn't ask, I am assuming she was using the defend activity
Jaws vs AC20: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18
Jaws vs AC20: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Edjarha is/are up.
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"Goblin Dogs!" Davian quickly explains what he knows about their dander.

Davian will always share what he knows about the creatures.

Edjarha will hold on to his Hero Point for now. Posting w/o taking effects into account.

"Argh! Filthy creatures!" With a breath to regain his focus, Edjarha's stance changes, crouched low on one leg with the other held behind. Lighting quick, the held leg strikes out in a quick flurry!

Dragon Tail Strike (Flurry 1): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
Bludgeoning damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Dragon Tail Strike (Flurry 2): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 +1 if the first attack missed due to Backswing.
Bludgeoning damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

He then quickly mutters an incantation, summoning a disc of force between himself and the goblin dog.

◆Dragon Stance, ◆Flurry of Blows, ◆shield cantrip

Edjarha, having been bitten by the goblin dog, starts breaking out in a horrible rash! The horrible itching causes him to miss his attack on the thing.

Stage 1: Sickened 1
Fort save at end of turn: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21 Itching stops.

The lavender smelling (how?) goblin dog moves up to attack Davian. It bites him twice, and its dander lands on him causing him no end of distress, as he breaks out in hives all over!
bite vs AC16: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22 piercing teeth of DOOM: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Davien fort: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16 fail: Sickened 1, roll save at end of your turn

bite vs AC16: 1d20 + 9 - 5 ⇒ (12) + 9 - 5 = 16 piercing teeth of DOOM: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Note: with sickened, you may take an action to wretch, to make a Fort save against the original DC... if you pass, the sickened condition is diminished by 1

The bluish goblin dog then moves up to attack Gideon. It bites him once, covering Gideon with a pinkish-blue danger, causing the gnome's skin to erupt in to a nasty multi-hewed rash.
bite vs AC17: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23 piercing teeth of DOOM: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Gideon fort: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 fail: Sickened 1, roll save at end of your turn

bite vs AC17: 1d20 + 8 - 5 ⇒ (10) + 8 - 5 = 13

Gideon, Aragelda, Ingraham is/are up.
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Aragelda whacks the creature in front of her with her shield, then raises it in defense.

Keeping a hand free for casting.

Shield Bash: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
ouch!: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 B

Shield Bash: 1d20 + 6 - 5 ⇒ (12) + 6 - 5 = 13
ouch!: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 B

Strike, Strike, Raise Shield

Aragelda bashes her shield into the goblin dog once, but misses the second time.

Gideon suppresses a shriek as he gets bitten as he finds his voice "Fear not fellow heroes!"

Inspire Courage

performance DC 15-1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Lingering performance failed, courage good for 1 round.

Gideon casts electric arc on Blue/Purple.
electric damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
DC 16 Basic Reflex

New Fort vs horrible goblin fleas: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 5 - 1 = 19

"Ach! Shoo, blasted creature!" Ingraham draws his club and steps up to the blue dog. The dwarf starts swinging his club at the foul beast.
Club Attack VS Blue (B): 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 1 = 10
Club Damage VS Blue (B): 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10

BAD GM!! So sorry I missed updating here

Gideon inspires the team, though not up to his normal standards, and then takes it out on two of the goblin dogs. Both are singed, but standing.
goblin dog blue REF DC16: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
goblin dog purple REF DC16: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

But at least, for now, the itching stops.

Then Ingraham manages to miss the creature.

Davian is/are up.
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↺ - Shield Block (Negate 5 damage)

The goblin dog seems mostly stopped by an invisible barrier in front of Davian. This seems to confuse him for a moment, though not for long as the goblin dog makes it through and latches onto his arm. "Ow!" He tosses out one of his carved tokens, hoping the dog will go after it.

Davian's rune on his arm glows as he tosses his arm out to defend himself. A spark of electricity from runs from the run on his hand to his fingertips as it sparks against the dogs. "Whoa!" Davian looks down at his arm and watches as the faint rune pulses with a blue hue.

◆ Move
◆◆ Cast Electric Arc DC 16 (Sickened) on Blue and Purple

Electric Arc Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Fort Save (Sickened): 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (18) + 4 - 1 = 21