GM Michael's Falcons Hollow Chronicles

Game Master Dread

As the others begin entering the courtyard, Cathoris follows moving as quietly as he can.

Stealth: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

His footsteps crunch along the gravel and debis. He never was good at sneaking around. He wait for a signal from Alex.

'Oi lads, if you think I'm going down that bloody well....', he sighs deeply 'Well youd probably be right if there's a need to, but lets hope I get to stay out of this one.'

Straug looks around the well and peers over the edge down it with his keen eyes into the darkness of the well. After that he will look at the skeleton and look for anything of interest.

Straug peers down the well and see's only 10' of rope descends and the rest is cut off. a good amount of that rope is floating in the brackish algae covered water some 30' down. Nothing else can be seen by the Dwarf.

He glances over the body and finds the bones to have been chewed by a wild animal. There is no armor or weapons present, but a rotting backpack divulges its secrets when touched as it falls apart depositing a set of thieves tools, a 50' silk rope, a small coin purse with 42 gold (3 Platinum,10 Gold, 20 Silver), and a vial with creamy white liquid that youve seen before...a cure light wounds potion.

Seeing as Tark seems to be relaxed, he is not expecting any danger for now, yet Helgash maintains his watch over the others as they explore the area.

He approaches Straug - "Is that the rope used to pull out the well's bucket? Or do you think someone went in there?"

Having no better idea of what to do to help, Thal just tries to keep a watchful eye as others are inspecting the well.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Seeing no eminent threat, Alex returns to the others.

Well.. it doesn't seem like there is anything here, as far as dangers go. At least not presently... Anyone seen what we came here for? You think it would grow in the well? Seems damp enough for a fungus.

Noticing the small treasure, alex gestures to Straug.

Would you be okay with me taking those? He points to the set of thieves tools.

Might just come in handy, and while I'm hesitant to admit it I do have some practice with them. You know, rebellious youth.

Cathoris relaxes a little, but still keeps alert. We should look for iron filings. The mushrooms would be near by. Why don’t we check the tower first. It seems like a small search area.. He heads over to the tower door tries to open it.

perception if the door is unlocked: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Cathoris moves over to check the tower door. he reaches out and turns the handle, and the handle fully moves even giving an audible click, but the door appears to be stuck.

"Cathoris is probably right - I doubt we will find iron fillings down that well..." - Helgash pipes in, moving also toward the tower. He circles around it, looking for any other openings through which he might perhaps peek inside.

Helgash walked around the well carefully, not finding anything interesting...

Wow, just double checked Thal's inventory, and despite his +12 to disable device, I never bought him thieves tools.

Thal notices Alex claim the thieves tools and gives him a smile as he says, "I might borrow those from you from time to time if that's alright? Pretty handy with opening a lock, but unfortunately, had to leave my picks behind when I relocated."

Because sharing is caring!

Discouraged, Cathoris shoves the door, seeing it will give.

Strength check: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Cathoris pushes against the door, and realizes its stuck fairly well.

Helgash moved closer, offering his help to open the door.

STR: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

Straug grins at Helgash's comment.

'I'm the one that goes down wells around here, lad. And Im not bloody going down this one. I feel like I'm moving up in the world!' He says the last statement with a laugh as he collects the items on the ground.

Handing the Thieves Tools to Alexander and pocketing the coin for later distribution he offers the rope and potion to Helgash. 'That little vial might come in handy lad. This place is either a trap or truly abandoned. Who leaves gold out here in the open like this?'

Helgash assuming you take the rope and potion just notate it in the loot table, linked at the top of the page here under the link for roll20. We tag stuff for sale or someone claims it there.

Seeing Cathoris and Helgash working at the door Straug takes up a stance behind them, sheathing his Greataxe and readying his unnamed throwing axe.

Helgash moved to the door and put his shoulder into and it flew inward he followed it because of the sheer momentum from pushing it in.

Thick webs cover much of the ancient crates and barrels stored inside the base of the tower. A Rickety wooden staircase ascends along one wall to reach an open trapdoor above.

Helgash looks around and sees movement in the webbing.

there are blue numbers next to the spiders. thats how high off the ground they are.

Initiative Order Bold may go
21 Helgash
19 Thallin
14 Giant Spider
9 Baby Spiders
7 Alexnder
6 Kronk
6 Straug
3 Cathoris

GMMichael, unfortunately I cannot see the map in roll20, only the landing page with the monastery image. Will go with Theater of the mind for now ;)

Knowledge (Nature) Spiders: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 2 = 25 / +2 is due to the Inquisitor Monster Lore.

"Spiders" - Helgash grunted, letting off a shot and retreating to a back line, to allow Straug room to move forward.

Bow Shot: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
Damage if it hits: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (4, 2) + 3 = 9

Tark stayed close on his heels, snarling and on guard.

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HP: 16/16
AC: 17 (T13 FF14)
Effects: None

Seeing the spiders above them, a strange voice rings out in Thal's head and it's almost as if he's walking in a dream watching his hand extend itself before him and, much to his surprise, a blast of electric energy flies forth at one of the smaller spiders red if it's small, or green if not.

Energy Ray vs touch AC: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 141d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Helgash pushed open the door and stumbled into the tower floor seeing webbing all around and seeing the movement within, quickly drew his bow and fired at the dog size spider about 5' away and 5' up in the webbing. The arrow punched into the spiders bulbous abdomen, ichor leaking out staining the webbing. Then he backed up outside, calling Tark to him. Who came to his rear right and stood growling.

Thallin quickly ran up and into the Tower, glancing around, pointing at the spider nearest him, the one with an arrow sticking out of it, and a red beam shot forth form his hand, kind of surprising everyone, as this is the first time he had shone this ability. Electricity danced across the Spiders body.

The largest spider, 20' up and 10' to the side, fired a web strand at Thallin. He dodged it and the strand of webbing struck the wall behind him.

web vs Thallin touch AC14: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

the three small spiders, like dogs that could climb, came clambering down through the webbing to land on the floor near him and jaws clicking and clacking shut, moved up trying to bite him. Thallin found himself assaulted by spiders and bitten 3 different times. Venomous fangs sticking into his legs. He resisted some of the venom but still felt his strength ebbing

Baby spider 1 attack vs AC15 damage and poison save DC14: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 151d4 ⇒ 41d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Baby spider 2 attack vs AC15 damage and poison save DC14: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 161d4 ⇒ 31d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Baby spider 3 attack vs AC15 damage and poison save DC14: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 181d4 ⇒ 21d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
strength loss: 1d2 ⇒ 2

Initiative Order Bold may go
21 Helgash
19 Thallin -2 strengthPoisoned 6R Run. DC16 to stop
14 Giant Spider
9 Baby Spiders
7 Alexander
6 Kronk
6 Straug
3 Cathoris

I see a DC posted, but not sure what type of save it is. Since it's poison, I assume it's fort?

I rolled your initial fort save during the attack rolls. On the next Rd you can roll to stop the poison. Yes Fort.

Alexander will move up and try to draw line of sight of the bigger spider. Unable to get into the room, he draws and fires his crossbow.

attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
damage: 1d8 ⇒ 5

confirm: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
critdamage: 1d8 ⇒ 2

Seeing some kind of eldritch light burst forth from Thallin and wound the spider takes Straug back for a second but then he steels himself realizing there's still bloody work to be done and that Thallin has gotten himself into quite fix.

'Nine hells, lad youve gone and got yourself into it this time! Lets see if an axe can help!'

Straug moves forward into the room dropping the throwing axe he had ready when he realized he couldnt get a clear shot at anyone and drawing his greataxe as he moves past him into the room. Seeing the large spider above for the first time his eyes widen briefly but he focuses on the smaller spider in attack range as he attempts to bring the greataxe blade down into this abdomen.

Moves through into the room (I think this is possible but will draw attacks of opportunity by anything in range maybe?).
Power attack on only spider in attack range (NW from Straug on map)

Greataxe power attack: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 4 - 1 = 11
Greataxe damage: 1d12 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 3 = 9

:facepalm:

Cathoris peaks into the room and sees the spiders. Eh, a little crowded in there. Kronk, you can probably do more in there than I. He leave the path open for Kronk, stoops down to see the spider on the wall next to Thal, and fires a ray of frost from his finger. A chill flies over Thallin’s head, but misses the spider.

ray of frost: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 41d3 ⇒ 1

I took nameplates off the tokens on roll20 so it was easier to see things

Alexander maneuvers a bit and lies on the ground, looking up through the doorway, and lines up a shot on the larger spider and then pulls the trigger on the crossbow. It flies true and pierces the spiders abdomen

Kronk roars when he hears Thallins wavering voice. He rushes past his friend Sledge at the ready. The spiders all try to bite him as he passes. 1 bit him, but he moved so fast, the venom dropped to the floor. He stopped in front of Thallin and swung the sledge at the one to his left. He missed the spider but busted open a crate of moldy food stuffs.

attack vs AC15 Forts save DC14: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 2 = 61d4 ⇒ 21d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
attack vs AC15 Forts save DC14: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 + 2 = 191d4 ⇒ 21d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
attack vs AC15 Forts save DC14: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 81d4 ⇒ 11d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

attack vs baby spider AC13: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 82d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 3) + 6 = 12

Straug followed up and went in as well, passing Kronk and swinging at one of the spiders on the right, his axe scarred the stone floor.

Cathoris pointed a finger and a ray of frost coated the wall behind the spider.

Initiative Order Bold may go
21 Helgash
19 Thallin -2 strengthPoisoned 6R Run. DC16 to stop
14 Giant Spider
9 Baby Spiders
7 Alexander
6 Kronk
6 Straug
3 Cathoris

Helgash releases another shot at one of the spiders attacking Thallin, while Tark stays watchful by his side - "Those are very tight quarters, we need to draw them out" - the half-orc urged his companions.

Hornbow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24 > Cover penalties not factored in.
Damage if it hits: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (6, 4) + 3 = 13

Is that a crit?: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Additional damage if it is: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 5) + 6 = 16

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HP: 16/16
AC: 17 (T13 FF14)
Effects: Deadeye Bowman (not relevant this round)

Fort Save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

A look of panic washing across his face, Thal turns tail and runs from the room thanks, Kronk for provoking AoO's so I don't take those while I'm fleeing!

Helgash fired his bow at the one he could see the easiest The arrow hit so hardit drove the spider into a nearby keg and pinned him to it.

Thallin stood wavering on his feet the venom coursing through his body. He decided to back up and the door inhibited the smaller spider from biting him as he withdrew.

The larger spider hanging above the floor fired a web at Straug. The web wrapping around his waist. The spider pulled and straug left his feet and moved 5' into the air.

web attack vs AC17: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

The two smaller spiders tried to bite Kronk. He moved quickly for such a big man avoiding their mandibles.

attack vs AC15 savd dc fo14: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 121d4 ⇒ 21d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
attack vs AC15 savd dc fo14: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 91d4 ⇒ 31d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
str loss: 1d2 ⇒ 1

Initiative Order Bold may go
21 Helgash
19 Thallin -3 strength Poisoned 5R Run. DC16 to stop
14 Giant Spider
9 Baby Spiders
7 Alexander
6 Kronk
6 Straug
3 Cathoris

Leaving his crossbow where it was, he moved into the doorway to aid the others. He takes a swing at the small spider closest to him.

attack,CE: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19 AC is 18
damage: 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

'What in the Nine Hells?' Straug bellows as the web lifts him into the air. Looking up he sees the large spider high above pulling him in.

'Careful ya plonker, this prey bites back!', he curses at the spider pulling him up.

Looking around he sees he is in range of one of the small one and strikes out with his greataxe which he is still wielding.

Greataxe power attack: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (9) + 4 - 1 = 12
Greataxe damage: 1d12 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 3 = 13

dammit Straug!

Hearing Straug’s cursing, Cathoris steps over and stares with shock to see the dwarf being pulled up. Seeing the spider next to Alex, he jabs his quarterstaff at the eight-legged vermin, but knocks it against the door jam.

Staff vs AC with cover: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 3 - 4 = 101d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Alexander puts his rapier into the thorax of one of the baby spiders, killing it.

Kronk brings his sledge around in a heavy blow, that pushed the spider flat to the floor, ichor was coming out of its body, but it ws still alive as he lifted the sledge back up.

attack vs AC13: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 252d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 4) + 4 = 11

from dangling in the web, Straug swung his axe at the same spider, but it slid over the top of it through the air.

Cathoris moved in and standing over the spider Alexander had finished, he stuck at the one Kronk had hit with his staff, barely missing it.

Initiative Order Bold may go
21 Helgash
19 Thallin -3 strength Poisoned 5R Run. DC16 to stop
14 Giant Spider
9 Baby Spiders
7 Alexander
6 Kronk
6 Straug
3 Cathoris

Fort Save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Thal is apparently so scared he's just going to run back to town ;=)

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"Thalin? Are you ok?" - Helgash grunts as one of his new companions seems to be worse for the wear. His focus still remains on the spiders though, as he releases another shot.

Hornbow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 > Cover penalties not factored in.
Damage if it hits: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (3, 4) + 3 = 10

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HP: 16/16
AC: 17 (T13 FF14)
Effects: Deadeye Bowman (not relevant this round I think)

Helgash aims his bow at the exposed smaller spider and tries to thread the needle between Alexander, Kronk and the spider. He puts an arrow into the doorjam snapping it in half.

Thallin stands outside the monestary shaking getting weaker by the moment as the venom runs its course.

strength loss: 1d2 ⇒ 1

The mother spider continues to reel Straug in towards its awaiting jaws. raising him to right below.

Meanwhile the smaller spider tries to bite Cathoris who is waiving a big stick at him. The fangs sank into his thigh. Like twin daggers. But he steeled himself against the pain and reisted the venoms embrace.

who to bite 1-Cathoris 2-Alexander 3-Kronk: 1d3 ⇒ 1

attack vs AC13 save dc 14 fort: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 151d4 ⇒ 21d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

Initiative Order Bold may go
21 Helgash
19 Thallin -4 strength Poisoned 4R Run. DC16 to stop
14 Giant Spider
9 Baby Spiders
7 Alexander
6 Kronk
6 Straug
3 Cathoris

Alex movrs around the the smaller spider, keeping just out of its striking reach to fully divert its attention between him and Cathoris. Then strikes out at the smaller spider, adding extra power behind the strike while trying to keep out of its retaliation reach.

acrobatics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15 vs CMD to avoid AoO

attack,PA,CE,flanking: 1d20 + 4 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 4 - 2 + 2 = 17 AC 18
damage: 1d10 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 2 + 3 = 15

Straug looks up at the spider pulling him up kicking his legs for balance to and to angle himself for a strike. Grimacing he curses under his breath and attempts a swing at the spider above him.

Greataxe power attack: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 - 1 = 6
Greataxe damage: 1d12 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 4 + 3 = 18

After another miss Straug look at his axe incredulously. 'Has Angradd deserted me already? WHAT THE NINE HELLS IS GOING ON?!?!'

He grits his teeth and braces for the sting he knows is coming.

Hang in there, Straug! Um, bad choice of words.. Cathoris swing his quarterstaff at the baby spider, but misses wide.

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 101d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Alexander tumbled past the baby spider coming up opposite Cathoris and stabbed out at the vermin. slaying it with his strike

Kronk frowned realizing his sledge wouldnt reach the larger spider in the web. He begins to fold the sledge in until it looks like a foot long iron bar, then he begins to unfold it until it looks like a pole to move a raft . It looks like this pole could reach the spider now.

Straug hanging upside down swings his axe up at the creature. Its a difficult swing and does nothing.

Cathoris moves and swings his staff up at the spider, but he doesnt have enough reach. He looks at the crates and barrels...and up at the webbing.......

Initiative Order Bold may go
21 Helgash
19 Thallin -4 strength Poisoned 4R Run. DC16 to stop
14 Giant Spider
9 Baby Spiders
7 Alexander
6 Kronk
6 Straug
3 Cathoris

Helgash mutters something under his breath, and lets another arrow fly.

Hornbow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 > Cover penalties not factored in.
Damage if it hits: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (1, 1) + 3 = 5

Sigh... Those rolls...

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HP: 16/16
AC: 17 (T13 FF14)
Effects: Deadeye Bowman (not relevant this round I think)

Fort Save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21 Finally!

Thal comes stumbling back into the fight feeling weakened. However, as soon as he sees a foe, it's like another force takes control and a blast of electricity extends from a hand he doesn't remember extending forward.

Energy Ray: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 231d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Helgash stepped forward aiming through the doorway at the spider 20' in the air through the webbing and fired. His Arrow got stuck in the webs as he fired.

Thallin steeled himself, feeling weak and staggered back to the tower doorway, moving inside right in front of Helgash, but in the protective circle of his friends, and looked up at the mother spider and something took hold of him and he pointed a finger and a jolt of electricity flew from his fingers and hit the spider.

The Spider with single minded purpose tried to bite Straug, The fangs not able to get to the wriggling dwarf.

attack vs AC18 damage and save vs FO DC14: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 31d6 ⇒ 51d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 2 = 19

Initiative Order Bold may go
21 Helgash
19 Thallin -4 strength
14 Giant Spider
7 Alexander
6 Kronk
6 Straug
3 Cathoris

Cathoris looks up at the spider in the webbing and groans. He points a finger towards the arachnid and says Frigus as a ray of frost shoots from his finger tip, but hits webbing instead. He groans, reluctantly dropping his quarterstaff and drawing his crossbow.

ray of frost vs touch: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 61d3 ⇒ 1

The missed ray of frost ices Straug's beard as it blasts by missing the spider. He looks down at Cathoris wide eyed. 'Frigus? This thing is about to frigus me in the dwarf hole and youre trying to make it put on a jacket!'

He winks at Cathoris good naturedly as he turns his attention back to the spider. Eyebrows narrowing he takes another swing with his greataxe with a quiet prayer to Angradd.

Greataxe attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Greataxe damage: 1d12 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

while Alexander and Kronk are preparing to strike at the spider, Straug splits its spider skull with his axe. and then breathes a sigh of relief. Now he just has to figure out how to get down.

combat over

Helgash's stance relaxes as the last of the spider finally dies - "Tark, search" - he instructs the wolf to sniff around inside the small room, while he follows also inside.

Perception Tark: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Perception Helgash: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17

"Is everyone ok?"

Thal slumps under the suddenly heavier weight of his armor and responds to Helgash with, "Weakened by whatever nasty venom those things had, but I think I can manage. Just need a chance to catch my breath," and he quietly starts trying to replay the events of the fight to figure if those blasts he fired were a real thing, and if so, how he did it...

Hmmmm, why didn' I give Heal to Helgash? Might drop a point in it next level. Still:

After their search of the area, Helgash approaches Thallin - "I can take a look at those wounds, if you'd like"

If Thal accepts:

Heal (I can use it to try treat poison untrained, right?): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

"Absolutely," Thal says as the Half-Orc offers to check out the wounds.

Straug looks at the dead spider leaking ichor down onto him still tangled in the web.

'Well I know one way to get down and its not going to feel good'

Greataxe still in hand he starts hacking at the web being used to hoist him up.