Gameday IX GM Tyranius Quest #13 Falcon's Descent (Tier 1-4) (Inactive)

Game Master Tyranius

Volt stumbles as his legs get tangled in the bola.

Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Looni hurries around the rock to another hiding place, chanting as he does so.

"It so cold and dark down here,
makes a goblin want to shout.
We could really use some cheer -
maybe you can help us out!"

As flames dance in the young goblin's eyes, the air around them becomes hot and smokey, ready to burst into flame at the slightest provocation.

Stride [A] and cast incendiary aura [AA]. This increases Looni's curse to Minor, making all creatures further than 30 ft away concealed to him.

Ulfgar's stubby legs mean that he, also, has a hard time getting into the fight.

He moves on inexorably, however and takes a swing at the purple garbed Duergar with both hands on his axe.

Dwarven Waraxe: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
Slashing: 1d12 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Oumbroc avoids the bola bolt but Volt goes down hard as it tangles tight around his body. Ulfgar's axe sinks deep into the Duergar's leg as it tries to block with its crossbow.

Looni moves from rock to rock, using the cover so as not to get sniped. One of the invisible duergar's reappears to the north and begins lobbing bombs from the top of the platform at Oumbroc.

Alchemists Fire vs Oumbroc AC 20: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
Acid Flask vs Oumbroc AC 20: 1d20 + 8 - 5 ⇒ (10) + 8 - 5 = 13

It then leaps down a step and takes cover behind the rock. The alchemist's fire completely misses but the Acid Flask shatters across the ground burning Oumbroc, Vargir and Volt.

Round 2
Ulfgar
Looni
--------------------------------------------
Duergar B (Invisible)
--------------------------------------------
Vargir (46/47)
Volt (18/30; Prone, Immobilized Bola Bolt)
Aloysius (7/13)
Oumbroc (43/44)
--------------------------------------------
Duergar S (Blue -6) (Green -8; Invisible) (Pink -9)
--------------------------------------------

Oumbroc tries to hit the unseen one.

◆ Attempt to observe
Perception 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

◆ Strike: Furry of Blows. If one hits, use Stunning Fist
Fist: nonlethal, powerful fist, agile, finesse
To Hit: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22 Blunt: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Flat Check DC 11 1d20 ⇒ 7

Fist: nonlethal, powerful fist, agile, finesse
To Hit: 1d20 + 8 - 5 ⇒ (1) + 8 - 5 = 4 Blunt: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Flat Check DC 11 1d20 ⇒ 12

◆ Fist: nonlethal, powerful fist, agile, finesse
To Hit: 1d20 + 8 - 10 ⇒ (9) + 8 - 10 = 7 Blunt: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Flat Check DC 11 1d20 ⇒ 11

Dwarf legs may be short but they aren't weak. The flimsy bola will not hold Volt for long. With a grunt, Volt breaks free of the Bola.

First action, try to escape from bola
Escape, Athletics(15): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

second action, stands up
third action, raise shield

Oumbroc tries to detect the invisible Duergar, but has a difficult time of it with the noise of battle all throughout the cavern. Hoping for the best he begins swinging into the space that the Duergar disappeared in and comes up empty handed. It doesn't seem to be in that space anymore.

Volt unravels the bola and tosses it to the side as he regains his footing.

Round 2
Ulfgar
Looni
--------------------------------------------
Duergar B (Invisible)
--------------------------------------------
Vargir (46/47)
Volt (18/30; Prone, Immobilized Bola Bolt)
Aloysius (7/13)
Oumbroc (43/44)
--------------------------------------------
Duergar S (Blue -6) (Green -8; Invisible) (Pink -9)
--------------------------------------------

"Calistria's pigtails," Aloysius curses softly under his breath, "they've left me all on my lonesome."

Cast two-action magic missile, again at the blue duergar.

Magic Missile Damage: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (3, 2) + 2 = 7

"Good."

"A splash like that ain't gonna get me ta run away!" Vargir chuckles taking a step forward towards the Duergar in Pink and Blue attire. Focusing on Blue's movements he seeks out the weaknesses in their form before striking out with both blades in rapid succession.

Step. Hunt Prey (Blue) then Twin Strike

+1 Bastard Sword: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22 for Slashing damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

+1 Main Gauche, Flurry: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23 for Piercing Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

@Aloysius- Yup, I can roll it.

Vargir hunts the wounded Duergar as he strike quickly into the platform. The blades stab and slash quite easily through the chain shirt. Aloysius blasts the dwarf off of the rock with a set of magical missiles before ducking back inot hiding behind a rock.

The sharpshooters all splash out in different directions, continuing to use the rocks for cover as they reload their crossbows. Several bolts come out of the darkness.

Yellow Crossbow vs Looni AC 16: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 8

Pink Crossbow vs Ulfgar AC 18: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 2

The bolts hit Ulfgar and Looni as it draws a little blood.

Round 3
Ulfgar (21/23)
Looni (8/16)
--------------------------------------------
Duergar B
--------------------------------------------
Vargir (46/47)
Volt (18/30; Prone, Immobilized Bola Bolt)
Aloysius (7/13; stealth)
Oumbroc (43/44)
--------------------------------------------
Duergar S (Green -8) (Pink -9)
--------------------------------------------

Looni yelps as the bolt sinks deep into his chest. "Looni burn you good for that!" he yells back, slinking to safety behind a rock and clutching one hand to the wound.

Heal: 1d8 ⇒ 4

And just to be extra-safe, the goblin conjures a translucent shield of force to protect his side. "Gonna start with those ugly pants..."

Stride [A], then cast heal [A] and shield [A].

Ulfgar stoically follows the yellow garbed duergar even as a crossbow bolt lodges itself in his flesh.

He swings with his Dwarven Waraxe again, using both hands again then draws his Clan Dagger.

Dwarven Waraxe: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Slashing: 1d12 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14

Ulfgar leaves the sharpshooters be as the fall back. Instead he closes in on the bombadier, putting his axeblade right into the duergar's ribs. Looni heals himself as he swaps positions.

The bombadier draws a few more bombs and begins to rain fire down on Ulfgar as he runs away.

Alchemists Fire vs Ulfgar AC 18: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
Acid Flask vs Ulfgar AC 18: 1d20 + 8 - 5 ⇒ (8) + 8 - 5 = 11

The vials do little more than smash harmlessly on the ground as Ulfgar gets slight burns from the small bits splashing up at him.

Round 3
Ulfgar (19/23)
Looni (12/16)
--------------------------------------------
Duergar B (-14)
--------------------------------------------
Vargir (46/47)
Volt (18/30)
Aloysius (7/13)
Oumbroc (43/44)
--------------------------------------------
Duergar S (Green -8) (Pink -9)
--------------------------------------------

Oumbroc runs over to yellow and vents his frustration.

◆ Stride

◆ Strike: Furry of Blows. If one hits, use Stunning Fist
Fist: nonlethal, powerful fist, agile, finesse
To Hit: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13 Blunt: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Fist: nonlethal, powerful fist, agile, finesse
To Hit: 1d20 + 8 - 5 ⇒ (6) + 8 - 5 = 9 Blunt: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

◆ Fist: nonlethal, powerful fist, agile, finesse
To Hit: 1d20 + 8 - 10 ⇒ (1) + 8 - 10 = -1 Blunt: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Looks like his frustration builds.

As the Duergar retreat from the Pathfinder's onslaught, Vargir laughs - blades still dripping from their recent foe. Darting towards the Duergar in yellow and takes another moment to study them before striking out with both blades.

Stride, Hunt Prey, Twin Strike

Bastard Sword: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 for Slashing Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Main Gauche, Flurry: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9 for Slashing Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Vargir keeps the chase going, but he is unable to land any sort of a strike against the duergar with their hit and run tactics. Oumbroc's own frustration begins to build as even his fists strike the stone beside the duergar.

Round 3
Ulfgar (19/23)
Looni (12/16)
--------------------------------------------
Duergar B (-14)
--------------------------------------------
Vargir (46/47)
Volt (18/30)
Aloysius (7/13)
Oumbroc (43/44)
--------------------------------------------
Duergar S (Green -8) (Pink -9)
--------------------------------------------

Aloysius sneaks out from his hiding spot into the cavern with the rock formations. He finds a good place to hide and then calls an arcane shield into existence.

Move x 2 with sneak (i.e. at 1/2 speed). One action shield spell.

Sneak Check: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

Volt is up

Volt gets tired of chasing....

First action, put away shield
2 actions, casts daze at Red
DC 18 basic will save
4 damage

Will Save DC 18: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 4 + 2 = 22

Volt clouds the duergars mind, but it seems to shrug most of the effect off while Aloysius shields himself. The duergar sharpshooters keep winging and splitting the group up. They seem very excited that their plan is coming to fruition.

Yellow Crossbow vs Oumbroc AC 20: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Green Crossbow vs Ulfgar AC 18: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Green Crossbow vs Ulfgar AC 18: 1d20 + 7 - 5 ⇒ (20) + 7 - 5 = 22
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 7 14 Crit damage

Pink Crossbow vs Ulfgar AC 18: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

One of the bolts finds a soft spot in Oumbroc's armor as it hurts him good.

Round 4
Ulfgar (19/23)
Looni (12/16)
--------------------------------------------
Duergar B (-16)
--------------------------------------------
Vargir (46/47)
Volt (18/30)
Aloysius (7/13)
Oumbroc (29/44)
--------------------------------------------
Duergar S (Green -8) (Pink -9)
--------------------------------------------

Looni hurries after the duergar, tucking into a corner between two rocks and conjuring his shield to protect his backside. ”Shooty round people, we’re coming for you...” he sing-songs maniacally.

Stride twice [AA] and cast shield [A].

Ulfgar keeps pace with the fleeing purple garbed duergar, slashing and stabbing it with axe and dagger.

Dwarven Waraxe: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Slashing: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Clan Dagger: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 6 - 4 = 16
Piercing: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Actions - 1.)Stride 2.) Strike (Waraxe) 3.) Strike (Clan Dagger)

Ulfgar's axe manages to sink in deep into the Duergar's arm while his dagger misses and hits the stone. Looni taunts the dark dwarves as the bombadier mixes another round of acid and tosses it at Oumbroc.

Acid Flask vs Ulfgar AC 20: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

The acid splashes across the ground burning Oumbroc and Vargir. Turning glaring eyes the pair watch as the dwarf flees for cover.

Round 4
Ulfgar (19/23)
Looni (12/16)
--------------------------------------------
Duergar B (-16)
--------------------------------------------
Vargir (45/47)
Volt (18/30)
Aloysius (7/13)
Oumbroc (28/44)
--------------------------------------------
Duergar S (Green -8) (Pink -14)
--------------------------------------------

Oumbroc moves to flank yellow.

◆ Stride

◆ Strike: Furry of Blows. If one hits, use Stunning Fist
Fist: nonlethal, powerful fist, agile, finesse
To Hit: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24 Blunt: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Fist: nonlethal, powerful fist, agile, finesse
To Hit: 1d20 + 8 - 5 ⇒ (5) + 8 - 5 = 8 Blunt: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

◆ Fist: nonlethal, powerful fist, agile, finesse
To Hit: 1d20 + 8 - 10 ⇒ (17) + 8 - 10 = 15 Blunt: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Volt strides 3 times to get into the fight and helps with a flank.

Aloysius sneaks forward, trying to keep his companions in sight. When he reaches a point of shelter, he produces his slingshot.

"We've GOT to get through these turnips!" he whispers to himself.

Sneak and move at 1/2 speed for two actions. Produce sling shot as another action.

Stealth Check: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

Volt moves up to help his dwarven brethren while Aloysius draws his sling. Oumbroc smashes his fists into another duegar's back.

Fort Save DC 18: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

The duergar seems stunned as the fist smashes into its spine.

Round 4
Ulfgar (19/23)
Looni (12/16)
--------------------------------------------
Duergar B (-16)
--------------------------------------------
Vargir (45/47)
Volt (18/30)
Aloysius (7/13)
Oumbroc (28/44)
--------------------------------------------
Duergar S (Green -8) (Pink -14) (Yellow -9; stunned 1)
--------------------------------------------

Frustrated, Vargir lets out a roar, their muscles bulging and eyes become more ferocious as he charges at the green hooded Duerar growling and almost foaming at the mouth they lash out with a single ferocious slash.

Bastard sword: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10 for damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

hero point

Bastard sword: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

Vargir's bastard sword slashes across the Duegar's side. It looks nearly ready to fall over from it's wounds.

The duergar retreat back to the south in an effort to reload their crossbows and put some distance between themselves and their foes.

Round 5
Ulfgar (19/23)
Looni (12/16)
--------------------------------------------
Duergar B (-16)
--------------------------------------------
Vargir (45/47)
Volt (18/30)
Aloysius (7/13)
Oumbroc (28/44)
--------------------------------------------
Duergar S (Green -14) (Pink -14) (Yellow -9; stunned 1)
--------------------------------------------

Ulgar is getting pretty annoyed by having to chase these duergar all over the cavern. Maybe. It's hard to tell. He doesn't say anything and he's perpetually scowling but it's possible his scowl has deepened slightly.

In any case, he doesn't follow the one that slipped from between himself and Volt as it went far too far.

Instead, he moves to the nearest one, the one dressed in again swinging with axe and dagger.

Dwarven Waraxe: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
Slashing: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Clan Dagger: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 6 - 4 = 8
Piercing: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Actions - 1: Stride, 2: Strike (Waraxe), 3: Strike (Clan Dagger)

Looni charges after the fleeing duergar, flames dancing in his hand. ”You can’t run from the fire!” he yells gleefully, hurling a piece at the dark dwarf’s backside.

Produce Flame: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Fire damage, Burn It!: 1d4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 = 9

If that hits, then the duergar also bursts into flame thanks to Incendiary Aura!

Persistent Fire damage, Burn It!: 2d4 + 1 ⇒ (2, 1) + 1 = 4

Stride [A] and cast produce flame [AA] on Yellow.

Ulfgar's axe chops into the bombers back, severing its spine. The duergar falls over dead onto the cavern floor. Looni tosses a bit of fire at the fleeing Duergar. The flames are more than the little goblin thought as the Duergar is incinerated.

Round 5
Ulfgar (19/23)
Looni (12/16)
Vargir (45/47)
Volt (18/30)
Aloysius (7/13)
Oumbroc (28/44)
--------------------------------------------
Duergar S (Green -14) (Pink -14)
--------------------------------------------

Oumbroc rushes ahead of the green and smashes him.

◆ Stride

◆ Stride

◆ Strike: Furry of Blows. If one hits, use Stunning Fist
Fist: agile, finesse, nonlethal, powerful fist
To Hit: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10 Blunt: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Fist: agile, finesse, nonlethal, powerful fist
To Hit: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 8 - 4 = 7 Blunt: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Stunning Fist: When you target the same creature with two Strikes from your Flurry of Blows, you can try to stun the creature. If either Strike hits and deals damage, the target must succeed at a Fortitude save DC 18 or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a critical failure). This is an incapacitation effect.

I hate the dice roller and the dice roller hates me

1 action - Volt Strides to get into range
2 actions - Casts Daze at Pink
DC 18 basic will save
4 damage

Aloysius scrambles up onto the rock formation to his left and heads around the north side, slingshot drawn. As he sees the duergar facing down Oumbroc, he looses a slingshot bullet!

I don't know if I get any bonus or penalty from my elevated line of sight - I'll leave it with you, GM!

Ranged Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 211d4 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1

Spinning on their heels, Vargir rushes after the fleeing Duergar and lashing out once more with their blade, a roar leaving their lips that echoes through the cavern.

Stride Twice then attack green

Bastard Sword: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18 for Slashing Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

DC 18 Will save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Both of the wounded Duergar fall beneath the might of your sword and spells. With the duergar threat neutralized, the Eagle Knights and you are free to celebrate as you return to the surface.

Lieutenant Evanno is particularly impressed with your feats, "You did some fine work down there. A few of those duergars can cause quite a bit of trouble as you can imagine." The lieutenant removes his epaulets from his shoulder, handing you his personal epaulets as well as Ghelib’s journal. "This is to help commemorate this alliance. If any of you wish a membership into the Eagle Knights, I would be glad to sponsor you myself."

That is the end of the special. Hope you all enjoyed. Please feel free to continue to roleplay. I will have your chronicles out to you this evening.

Ulfgar nods once, at a job done as the final duergar falls.

Later, he nods once more in recognition of the recognition given them.

"Burn them good,
burn them hot.
Burn them all,
drown them not."

Looni continues to sing nonsense as the flames in his eyes continue to dance, staring off into space occasionally before snapping back to the present with another verse.

"Burn them round,
burn them tall.
We won't stop
'till they're small."

As the last duergar falls and Evanno reappears, Aloysius sags, fanning himself with the handle of his slingshot.

"Oh my!!" he moans. "All of that fracas and to-do! I could use a lightly-minted sip of water right about now."

When the epaulets are presented right off of the good lieutenant's shoulders, Aloysius springs out of repose, completely ignoring the offer of the journal.

"These would look A-MAZING on me." He fixes Evanno with a piercing look. "If I join the Eagle Knights, do I get to design my own jacket? Tell it to me TRUE!"

Aloysius seems to be in excellent spirits, all of a sudden.

With the last foe down, Vargir's head snaps around looking for further enemies to grind into the dirt, however they soon realise that is the end of the Duergar's assault for now and start calming down with deep breaths. "Well that was a fun warmup! Despite the foe's cowardly tactics!" he laughs as they gather together with the Eagle Knights to discuss the battle as Soldiers do. "Let us get back and drink to our success Da?!"

As the Lieutenant offers the Epaulets they shrug, "Thank you for the kindness friend! Should you need a hand, all you need to do is call. That goes for the rest of you all too!"

With the niceties and formalities out of the way, Vargir leads those that can be persuaded to a local Bar to drink the evening away!