Dungeon Master S's "Abomination Vaults" AP

Game Master Chris Marsh

King: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20 PASS
Black: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30 CRIT

Carrufikus gets results less amazing than he had hoped.

Round 1:
Elena: Go
Carrufikus: Zipzap
Morlocks: TBD
Peldur: TBD
Tal: TBD
King Graulgust: TBD
Noroc: TBD
Bibi: TBD

Action 1-3: Summon Animal (2nd)

Seeing Carrufikus in a dangerous spot with the morlocks so close, Elena launches into a complex bit of conjuration magic. Glowing sigils float about her as a rip in the fabric of space allows a giant frog to spill out of it!

The frog, instinctively sensing its purpose, attacks the king!
Jaw vs King: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Having no luck, it tries a second time!
Jaw vs King: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Elena's frog takes the enemy by surprise, but it's opening attacks fail to harm the morlocks.

Accustomed to swarming foes, the four guards close in and viciously attack with clubs:
Black v. Frog: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 1 = 29 for DOUBLE: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Black v. Frog: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 4 + 1 = 18 for DMG: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Red v. Frog: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 1 = 20 for DMG: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Red v. Taloborel: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 4 + 1 = 23 for DMG: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

And the morlocks destroy the frog!

White v. Noroc: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 9 + 1 = 25 for DMG: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
White v. Noroc: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 1 = 10 MISS
Blue v. Noroc: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 9 + 1 = 30 for DOUBLE: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Blue v. Noroc: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 1 = 10 MISS

Round 1:
Elena: Froggo!
Carrufikus: Zipzap
Morlocks: ATK
Peldur: Go
Tal: Go
King Graulgust: TBD
Noroc: TBD
Bibi: TBD

Peldur crouches low again and steps up next to Noroc. He then unleashes punches and kicks at the morlocks.

Tiger Stance, Step, Flurry of Blows

Claw, White: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Claw, White: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

If damaged, DC19 Fort save or stunned 1

Peldur finds an easy target, sinking fist and foot into the morlock's belly!

FORT 1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24 PASS
FORT 2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 CRIT FAIL

The kick knocks the wind out of the morlock! Stunned 3

Round 1:
Elena: Froggo!
Carrufikus: Zipzap
Morlocks: ATK
Peldur: Hit
Tal: Go
King Graulgust: TBD
Noroc: TBD
Bibi: TBD

Tal has an Axe, and he's gonna swing it.

Retribution Ax: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18, Slashing on Hit: 1d12 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13 Vs. Red, and since it is a big heavy Ax, it swings for Black as well Retribution Ax: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9, Slashing on Hit: 1d12 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Last Action will be to Hunt Prey, Red first. Black if Red is down.

Tal takes a chunk out of one morlock!

King Graulgast steps back and casts a spell as a trio of illusory versions of him appear and move in and out of the real one, making it impossible to tell which is which.

Round 1:
Elena: Froggo!
Carrufikus: Zipzap
Morlocks: ATK
Peldur: Hit
Tal: Hit
King Graulgust: Spell
Noroc: Go
Bibi: Go

With White not moving much at the moment, Noroc turns his attention onto Blue, while telling Bibi, Don't let King What's-his-face slip away! He rubs his hand accross the handle of his weapon and it glows with pale light.

horsechopper vs. Blue: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 8 + 1 = 18
slashing: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (3, 2) + 3 = 8

Verbal & somatic components for magic weapon, Strike.

Noroc slashes one of the morlocks with his blade!

Round 1:
Elena: Froggo!
Carrufikus: Zipzap
Morlocks: ATK
Peldur: Hit
Tal: Hit
King Graulgust: Spell
Noroc: Hit
Bibi: Go

Bibi decides to go where she can do some good--provide, and benefit from, flanking with Tal.

Stride twice, strike

attack red: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
damage: 1d6 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 4 + (1) = 8

HERO POINT

attack red: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

frak you dice bot. Frak you.

Bibi closes in, but finds her rapier foiled.

Round 2:
Elena: Go
Carrufikus: Go
Morlocks: TBD
Peldur: TBD
Tal: TBD
King Graulgust: TBD
Noroc: TBD
Bibi: TBD

Action 1-3: Magic Missile

Deciding that the 'king' cannot be ignored, Elena points her wand and whispers a command word. It conjures and quickly hurls three bolts of force at Graulgust!
Magic Missile vs Graulgust: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 3, 1) + 3 = 9

Elena focuses on the "king" with a trio of missiles that ignore the images!

Round 2:
Elena: MM
Carrufikus: Go
Morlocks: TBD
Peldur: TBD
Tal: TBD
King Graulgust: TBD
Noroc: TBD
Bibi: TBD

Carrufikus steps back and casts another Electric Arc on both the Black and Red Morloc.

"Zapplearkem"

A quick zap of electricity darts from the gnome's finger tips and strikes the two morlocs.

Electric Arc: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 4) + 4 = 11

Basic Reflex Save DC 19

Black: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25 PASS
Red: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12 CRIT FAIL

Carrufikus shocks one morlock and electrocutes another!

They viciously clamber and slash. One tries to club through Tal to get to Carrufikus:

ATK v. Tal: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29 for DOUBLE DMG: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
ATK v. Tal: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 MISS
ATK v. Tal: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (16) - 1 = 15 MISS

To the North Noroc faces the wrath of two morlocks:
ATK v. Noroc: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21 for DMG: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
ATK v. Noroc: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22 for DMG: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
ATK v. Noroc: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3 MISS

The other Morlock simply wobbles.

Round 2:
Elena: MM
Carrufikus: Crit
Noroc: Dying 2
Peldur: Go
Tal: Go
King Graulgust: TBD
Morlocks: TBD
Bibi: TBD

Tal goes after the Morlock before him with ferocity!

Retribution Ax: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18, Slashing on Hit: 1d12 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Retribution Ax: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11, Slashing on Hit: 1d12 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Hunt Prey to finish my round. If the first hit drops it, I'll take a step and hunt the king.

Tal scores a bloody hit on the one before him.

Round 2:
Elena: MM
Carrufikus: Crit
Noroc: Dying 2
Peldur: Go
Tal: Hit
King Graulgust: TBD
Morlocks: TBD
Bibi: TBD

Peldur continues to assault the morlock in the doorway.

Claw: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Claw: 1d20 + 10 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 10 - 4 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
If either Strike hits and deals damage, the target must succeed at a Fort save DC 19 or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a critical failure).

Claw: 1d20 + 10 - 8 ⇒ (4) + 10 - 8 = 6
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Claw: 1d20 + 10 - 12 ⇒ (13) + 10 - 12 = 11
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Flurry of Blows, Strike, Strike

Add 2 to Tal's damage please. I forgot the magic of The Axe.

Fixed Tal.

Peldur scores a pair of hits as he piles the pain on the morlock!
FORT 1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
FORT 2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
And it returns to completely stunned.

The king turns his attention, "THE QUEEN WILL MELT YOUR MIND!" In fact, Tal feels the agony magically start on his mind. Make a Will save, will explain the effects after you roll.

The remaining morlocks do what they can to obey the king.
Blue club v. Noroc: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17 MISS
Blue club v. Noroc: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20 for DMG: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Blue club v. Noroc: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (6) - 1 = 5 MISS

Black v. Bibi: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13 MISS
Black v. Bibi: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 MISS
Black v. Bibi: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (17) - 1 = 16 MISS

Round 2:
Elena: MM
Carrufikus: Crit
Noroc: Dying 2
Peldur: Stun
Tal: Hit Will Save
King Graulgust: ATK
Morlocks: ATK
Bibi: Go

Bibi continues to work the morlock she's flanking

Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14
damage: 1d6 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 4 + (6) = 14

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
damage: 1d6 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 4 + (3) = 10

if this does it. Move me somewhere useful...

Bibi's remise lands, but the morlock simply takes the wound and fights on!

Round 2:
Tal: Will Save

Round 3:
Elena: Go
Carrufikus: Go
Noroc: Go
Peldur: Go
Tal: TBD
King Graulgust: TBD
Morlocks: TBD
Bibi: TBD

Peldur takes on Blue.

Claw: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

If either Strike hits and deals damage, the target must succeed at a Fort save DC 19 or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a critical failure).

Claw: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Claw: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (20) - 2 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Carrufikus turns back to quickly notice his dying companion. He casts a two action heal on Noroc!

"Reinvigormend!"

Heal: 2d8 + 16 ⇒ (6, 6) + 16 = 28

Peldur alters his angle fluidly to the other morlock, striking it with practiced hands:
FORT: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
FORT: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Leaving the enemy barely able to function!

Meanwhile Carrufikus gives Noroc a much needed boost!

Round 2:
Tal: Will Save

Round 3:
Elena: Go
Carrufikus: Heal
Noroc: Go
Peldur: Hit and crit
Tal: TBD
King Graulgust: TBD
Morlocks: TBD
Bibi: TBD

Going ahead with a third attack...

Attack: 1d20 + 9 - 10 ⇒ (7) + 9 - 10 = 6
damage: 1d6 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 4 + (6) = 16

I'll be honest, I have no idea where that puts Noroc hit point-wise besides at least +28. But hacking at morlocks seems prudent, so...

Noroc tries to finish off the stunned minions. Starting on Blue, then moving to White if Blue falls.

walking stick: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
slashing: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

walking stick: 1d20 + 8 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 5 = 21
slashing: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

He then gives a bit of guidance to Peldur.

Strike x2, verbal component for guidance.

After this fight I'm going to try and get in the habit of posting HP during combat, as I feel that pain Noroc. Will let Tal and Elena post before handling.

Talborel Will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Tal is suddenly wracked with pain. It feels like every bone in his body is breaking over and over again! Take Mental Damage: 2d4 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7 and you are Sickened 2. Additionally you'll take 1d4 persistent mental damage until you recover from being sickened or the spell ends, whichever comes first.

Noroc's blade hits flesh and drops another morlock!

Round 3:
Elena: Go
Carrufikus: Heal
Noroc: Hit
Peldur: Hit and crit
Tal: TBD
King Graulgust: TBD
Morlocks: TBD
Bibi: TBD

Action 1-2: Electric Arc
Action 3: Shield

Elena weaves more magic, hurling electricity at the king and the morlock skirmishing with Tal and Bibi.
Electric Arc vs King/Black, DC 19 Reflex: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 4) + 4 = 10

She adds a protective spell afterwards, just in case. Cast Shield

Graulgast: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18
Black: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19

Elena's spell ignores the mirror images of the "king." The arc jumps to the other morlock and nearly kills him!

Round 3:
Elena: Zap
Carrufikus: Heal
Noroc: Hit
Peldur: Hit and crit
Tal: Go
King Graulgust: TBD
Morlocks: TBD
Bibi: TBD

Tal attempts to clear his head... Will? Save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11 and again Will? Save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23 Which I think Reduces it to Sickened 1 and one last time Will? Save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22 Do I get rid of the last bit?

Spending actions to clear this condition if possible. I can use those rolls with Fort Saves if it should be Fort. Fort is +7

Tal shudders and slaps himself until he clears his head All three actions, but cleared.

Graulgast takes a big risk, trusting in his mirror images He enters the room and tendrils of darkness curl out from his fingertips and race through the air. The slam into and through Elena, Peldur, and Noroc. Take NEG damage: 2d4 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6 and 1 persistent bleed damage. Make a FORT save v. DC 21.

The remaining two morlocks go to town with their clubs attacking Noroc and Bibi:
ATK v. Noroc: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18 for dice=DMG]d6+4[/dice]
ATK v. Noroc: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 MISS
ATK v. Noroc: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (9) - 1 = 8 MISS

ATK v. Bibi: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27 for dice=DMG]d6+4[/dice]
ATK v. Bibi: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 MISS
ATK v. Bibi: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (19) - 1 = 18 MISS

Round 3:
Elena: Zap
Carrufikus: Heal
Noroc: Hit
Peldur: Hit and crit
Tal: Clear
King Graulgust: ATK
Morlocks: ATK
Bibi: Go

Fort, DC 21: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

Seeing the darkness reaching out to him, Peldur reflexively tightens his core muscles, buffeting away the brunt of the dark energy.

White was Stunned 3 on Round 1. Shouldn't it still be stunned?

You are correct sir. Sorry, I keep forgetting that. Travel made it worse. Noroc is not attacked. Bibi takes DMG: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

DC 21 Fort: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26 w00t

Noroc grimaces for the worst as he tries to duck out of the way of the tendrils...and does so!

That all you got, short pale and ugly?

The little thief, already in a good position now that Papa Tal is more himself, starts stabbing away. the one who hit me first, then the other if the first drops. Should be vs. flanked..at least on the first

Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
damage: 1d6 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 4 + (3) = 12

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
damage: 1d6 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 4 + (6) = 12

Attack: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (6) - 1 = 5
damage: 1d6 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 4 + (3) = 10

Bibi's first thrust drops the morlock! She thrusts twice more at the "king." One attack destroys an image, but the third attack is completely off.

Round 4:
Elena: Go
Carrufikus: Go
Noroc: Go
Peldur: Go
Tal: Go
King Graulgust: TBD
Morlocks: TBD
Bibi: TBD

Bibi's first thrust drops the morlock!

I totally call that a win

With White still out of it, Peldur dashes over, flipping over Elena to land in front of the King, and unleashes a torrent of strikes at him.

Claw: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Claw: 1d20 + 10 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 10 - 4 = 7
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

If either Strike hits and deals damage, the target must succeed at a Fort save DC 19 or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a critical failure).

Claw: 1d20 + 10 - 8 ⇒ (20) + 10 - 8 = 22 CRIT!
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Stride, Flurry of Blows, Strike

Peldur brings the fight to Graulgast! His first swing destroys an illusory image. His second completely misses. His third...
4-6 is real: 1d6 ⇒ 6 Nearly breaks the morlock's neck! The king's resolve breaks and flight fills his eyes.

Round 4:
Elena: Go
Carrufikus: Go
Noroc: Go
Peldur: Crit
Tal: Go
King Graulgust: TBD
Morlocks: TBD
Bibi: TBD

"Zapplearkem!"

Carrufikus cries out as he casts Electric Arc on both King Graulgust and the remaining Morlock.

Electric Arc: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 1) + 4 = 8

DC 19 Basic Reflex Save

Stretching the electricity as far as it goes, Carrufikus:
Graulgast: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21
White: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28

lightly shocks both!

Round 4:
Elena: Go
Carrufikus: Zap
Noroc: Go
Peldur: Crit
Tal: Go
King Graulgust: TBD
Morlocks: TBD
Bibi: TBD

Will save vs Grim Tendrils DC 21: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
Elena moans in pain as the necromantic energy washes over her.

Action 1: Step
Action 2-3: Electric Arc

1 persistent damage at the beginning of her turn
Elena takes a careful step back. Seeing two foes she also throws magical electricity like Carrufikus, lashing out at the king and the remaining morlock.
Electric Arc, DC 19 Reflex: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 2) + 4 = 9

A second arc of electricity lights the air
Graulgast: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29 CRIT
White: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23 Pass

But the king is wise to it this time!

Round 4:
Elena: Zip
Carrufikus: Zap
Noroc: Go
Peldur: Crit
Tal: Go
King Graulgust: TBD
Morlocks: TBD
Bibi: TBD

Tal coughs and spits a little blood, but contiues his attack.

Retribution Axe +1: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20 Slashing on Hit: 1d12 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Retribution Axe +1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12 Slashing on Hit: 1d12 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Third action hunts prey his Majesty

Flat check, DC 15: 1d20 ⇒ 8
Elena continues to suffer.

Tal's axe High is good: 1d6 ⇒ 1 destroys the final image. His follow up misses though.

Round 4:
Elena: Zip
Carrufikus: Zap
Noroc: Go
Peldur: Crit
Tal: Miss
King Graulgust: TBD
Morlocks: TBD
Bibi: TBD