Dungeon Master S's "War for the Crown" AP

Game Master Chris Marsh

With an unholy scream of hatred and pain, the creature flies forth, passing through Xavien, Aurelia, and Kenton. You each take 1 CON DMG, FORT DC 16 negates. You also must make a second FORT save, DC 16. Fail and you're also Nauseated for 1d4 rounds. Succeed and you're staggered for 1 round.

ROUND 2:
Undead: Trample
Xavien (69/69): Go
Corran (36/36): Go
Ianthe (44/44): Go
Kenton (50/54): Go
Aurelia (40/40): FORT + FORT + Go

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TACTICAL MAP
Location: Sanguine Brothers

DM’s Tracker
Party Conditions:
Terrain Conditions: light
Enemy Conditions:

Religion:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Corran begins bardic performance. Inspire Courage.

Corran is at a complete loss, but he knows how to inspire!

ROUND 2:
Undead: Trample
Xavien (69/69): Go
Corran (36/36): Inspire!
Ianthe (44/44): Go
Kenton (50/54): Go
Aurelia (40/40): FORT + FORT + Go

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TACTICAL MAP
Location: Sanguine Brothers

DM’s Tracker
Party Conditions: Inspire Courage
Terrain Conditions: light
Enemy Conditions:

Xavien's limbs feel like lead, but he wills them on anyway, slogging towards Ianthe. "Spread out! Do not let this festering spirit ride over us two or three at a time!"

Fort save, DC 16: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13 1 Con damage
Fort save, DC 16: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 Nauseated for 1d4 ⇒ 4 rounds

Overwhelmed and repulsed by the festering spirit, all Aurelia can do is get some distance. Move

Corran is at a complete loss, but he knows how to inspire!

ROUND 2:
Undead: Trample
Xavien (69/69): Standard
Corran (36/36): Inspire!
Ianthe (44/44): Go
Kenton (50/54): Go
Aurelia (40/40, -1 CON, Nauseated until 6): Move

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TACTICAL MAP
Location: Sanguine Brothers

DM’s Tracker
Party Conditions: Inspire Courage
Terrain Conditions: light
Enemy Conditions:

Let's not let that happen again.

Ianthe casts Web(DC 18) to try to ensnare the creature and keep it immobilized.

Kenton, still affected by the spirit (though not retching like Aurelia) tries to heed Xavien's advice and moves away.

Almost as a kneejerk reaction, Ianthe hurls a magical web that passes through the sliming spirit. Kenton backs away as Xavien moves too.

The spirit lashes out at Ianthe:
Touch: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16 for CON DMG: 1d4 ⇒ 1 FORT Save

ROUND 3:
Undead: Bad Touch
Xavien (69/69): Go
Corran (36/36): Go
Ianthe (44/44, -1 CON): FORT + Go
Kenton (50/54): Go
Aurelia (40/40, -1 CON, Nauseated until 6): Go

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TACTICAL MAP
Location: Sanguine Brothers

DM’s Tracker
Party Conditions: Inspire Courage
Terrain Conditions: light
Enemy Conditions:

"Unhand her, knave!" Xavien exclaims, with an uncharacteristic menace. His blade flashes forward in a mighty thrust.

Koriana's Blade: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 10 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 20 includes flanking, -2 if Ianthe is wholly unarmed
Magical Damage: 1d8 + 7 + 6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 6 + 2 + 2 = 19

Corran continues his song, but closes and provides a flanking position for Kenton. Full defense.

Xavien's cut slows down a bit as it passes through the spirit, though the effect is less than he'd like. Meanwhile Corran continues to provide support.

Almost as a kneejerk reaction, Ianthe hurls a magical web that passes through the sliming spirit. Kenton backs away as Xavien moves too.

The spirit lashes out at Ianthe:
Touch: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19 for CON DMG: 1d4 ⇒ 4 FORT Save

ROUND 3:
Undead: Bad Touch
Xavien (69/69): Hit
Corran (36/36): Support
Ianthe (44/44, -1 CON): FORT + Go
Kenton (50/54): Go
Aurelia (40/40, -1 CON, Nauseated until 6): Go

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TACTICAL MAP
Location: Sanguine Brothers

DM’s Tracker
Party Conditions: Inspire Courage
Terrain Conditions: light
Enemy Conditions:

Successful save still means you're staggered for a round, right? So all Kenton had was a single action. He moved, so that was it.

Per Slack, I'm an idiot. (Also outside of Slack, incidentally.)

Kenton closes with the restless spirit, taking advantage of Lord Clement's maneuver. Charge!

+1 rapier w/flank, charge, inspire courage: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 11 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 26
piercing (magical): 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 alas, no precision without ghost touch

Aurelia heaves, trying mightily to cough up her last three meals.
I'll stay put for now.

Kenton clears his head and seizes the advantage.

ROUND 3:
Undead: Bad Touch
Xavien (69/69): Hit
Corran (36/36): Support
Ianthe (44/44, -1 CON): FORT + Go
Kenton (50/54): Hit
Aurelia (40/40, -1 CON, Nauseated until 6): Blech

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TACTICAL MAP
Location: Sanguine Brothers

DM’s Tracker
Party Conditions: Inspire Courage
Terrain Conditions: light
Enemy Conditions:

Fort: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Overwhelmed by the spirit's attack, Ianthe disperses the Web, her composure disrupted by the horror.

The spirit works its grotesque attacks, turning stomachs and making the agents shout groceries. Duration: 1d4 ⇒ 1

ROUND 4:
Undead: Bad Touch
Xavien (69/69): Go
Corran (36/36): Go
Ianthe (44/44, -5 CON, Nauseated until 5): Go
Kenton (50/54): Go
Aurelia (40/40, -1 CON, Nauseated until 6): Go

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TACTICAL MAP
Location: Sanguine Brothers

DM’s Tracker
Party Conditions: Inspire Courage
Terrain Conditions: light
Enemy Conditions:

Kenton presses the attack as best he can.

+1 rapier w/flank, inspire courage: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 11 + 2 + 1 = 22
piercing (magical): 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

+1 rapier w/flank, inspire courage: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 15
piercing (magical): 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

KEnton presses, stabbing the spirit once to minor effect.

The spirit works its grotesque attacks, turning stomachs and making the agents shout groceries. Duration: 1d4 ⇒ 3

ROUND 4:
Undead: Bad Touch
Xavien (69/69): Go
Corran (36/36): Go
Ianthe (44/44, -5 CON, Nauseated until 5): Go
Kenton (50/54): Hit
Aurelia (40/40, -1 CON, Nauseated until 6): Go

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TACTICAL MAP
Location: Sanguine Brothers

DM’s Tracker
Party Conditions: Inspire Courage
Terrain Conditions: light
Enemy Conditions:

Through the melee, Xavien sees Ianthe turn deathly pale. "Ianthe, get away from the spirit!"

Koriana's Blade: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 10 - 2 + 2 + 2 = 25
Magical Slashing Damage: 1d8 + 7 + 6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 6 + 2 + 2 = 19

He then steps to his right, hoping for a better position opposite Kenton.

Xavien's slash is a bit more effective, but it's still not as effective as it would be against a body.

KEnton presses, stabbing the spirit once to minor effect.

The spirit works its grotesque attacks, turning stomachs and making the agents shout groceries. Duration: 1d4 ⇒ 2

ROUND 4:
Undead: Bad Touch
Xavien (69/69): Hit
Corran (36/36): Go
Ianthe (44/44, -5 CON, Nauseated until 5): Go
Kenton (50/54): Hit
Aurelia (40/40, -1 CON, Nauseated until 6): Go

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TACTICAL MAP
Location: Sanguine Brothers

DM’s Tracker
Party Conditions: Inspire Courage
Terrain Conditions: light
Enemy Conditions:

Fixed

Xavien's slash is a bit more effective, but it's still not as effective as it would be against a body.

KEnton presses, stabbing the spirit once to minor effect.

The spirit works its grotesque attacks, turning stomachs and making the agents shout groceries. Duration: 1d4 ⇒ 2

ROUND 4:
Undead: Bad Touch
Xavien (69/69): Hit
Corran (36/36): Go
Ianthe (44/44, -1 CON, Nauseated until 5): Go
Kenton (50/54): Hit
Aurelia (40/40, -1 CON, Nauseated until 6): Go

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TACTICAL MAP
Location: Sanguine Brothers

DM’s Tracker
Party Conditions: Inspire Courage
Terrain Conditions: light
Enemy Conditions:

Still unable to do much, Aurelia continues to try and empty her stomach of its contents.
With only a move action, consider all of my turns passed unless danger moves towards Aurelia. At least till round 6

Same as Aurelia

Figuring this thing is as much a psychic presence as anything else, he tries an ear-piercing Scream.

DC 15 Fort Save. 3d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 6) = 10+Dazed for 1 Round. Sonic damage, Save halves the damage and Negates the daze.

Corran tries to attack it on a different level: FORT: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

It stops the spirit fast for a moment!

ROUND 5:
Undead: Bad Touch
Xavien (69/69): Go
Corran (36/36): Go
Ianthe (44/44, -1 CON): Go
Kenton (50/54): Go
Aurelia (40/40, -1 CON, Nauseated until 6): Go

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TACTICAL MAP
Location: Sanguine Brothers

DM’s Tracker
Party Conditions: Inspire Courage
Terrain Conditions: light
Enemy Conditions:

"Ha-ha!" Xavien thrusts again with his blade, pressing right into the hardened central knot of ghostly rage.

Koriana's Blade: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 10 - 2 + 2 + 2 = 32 THREAT Confirm?: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 10 - 2 + 2 + 2 = 32 confirmed?
Magical Slashing Damage: 1d8 + 7 + 6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 6 + 2 + 2 = 20
Critical Damage, if Applicable: 1d8 + 7 + 6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 6 + 2 + 2 = 20

Xavien's blade passes through and rips the spirit from this world! Its deleterious effects remain however...

You victory earns you 960 XP.

"Well, that was unpleasant!" Xavien grimaces. "Are you alright, Lady Clement? And-- and you, Lady Basri?" he adds quickly.

He moves to check the next door. Perception T10: 10 + 15 = 25 between me & Kenton on the map

The door seems safe, but there's a sound of... whimpering? that you didn't notice before the last two combats.

Kenton remembers the "div" in sheep's clothing all too well. Rapier in hand, he tries to open the door, forcing it if necessary. (STR +2)

The door is easy to open. Inside is a man, cowering in the corner. He looks like he hasn't changed clothes in weeks, and he is on the verge of starvation. "GAH! PLEASE DON'T KILL ME! I DON'T WANT TO DIE!"

It takes several seconds before Aurelia recovers, and she waves away the others. "Unpleasant is the right word, Lord Karthis. Though I think at this stage it's fine to drop the formalities and call me Aurelia. I've no doubt Ianthe feels the same. After all, you've now seen the two of us at our worst."

Her belly gurgles, and the noblewoman grasps it in a vain attempt at settling it. She retrieves a small tin from her pack, opens it, and pulls out a pair of small tablets. She gives one to Ianthe. "A mint. Should help settle the stomach."

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When Kenton opens the door and reveals the man she is feeling a bit better. Her tone, when she speaks, is firm but kind. "You've nothing to fear. The monster has been dealt with, and you are safe. We can feed you too, if you will tell us your tale. Who are you?"

Diplomacy? If you'll allow it, take 10 for 31.

Xavien is happy to have Lady Basri's silver tongue do the talking, but he keeps a watchful eye while retrieving a hunk of bread from his pack.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (14) + 18 = 32

The man, still scared to the point of soiling himself, gives an account. He reports taht his name is Erdmond Navin, and that he's a simple banker who was bedeviled by a blue skinned woman. I snapped out of it yesterday and made a run for it. He suffered a serious wound while climbing down from the catwalk. he made it into this room, but he is now afraid to leave and is suffering from a disease contracted from Soraya’s touch. "Please, my father is upstairs. He's still ....hers. Please, rescue him."

"We should make haste then. Yes?" She says this last bit, glancing at Xavien and the others.

Kenton discreetly holds his nose. Can...can you clean this fellow up, Lady Basri? Or Lady Clement, either one.

The man can barely stand. He's severely wounded.

Corran kneels next to the man and casts Cure Light Wounds upon him. He hums a few bars of Taldan patriotic songs to Inspire Courage.

Corran kneels next to the man and casts Cure Light Wounds upon him. He hums a few bars of Taldan patriotic songs to Inspire Courage.

Relevant. :D

Corran Clement wrote:

Corran kneels next to the man and casts Cure Light Wounds upon him. He hums a few bars of Taldan patriotic songs to Inspire Courage.

Relevant. :D

Chills. Everytime. That's my favorite scene in anything.

He seems a bit more hale, but he's certainly a noncombatant. He's also clearly torn between hope and despair depending on the breath. He beseeches you to leave him here until you find his father...

Xavien smiles gently. "This fellow seems genuine, I am happy to report. Your father is Rhundle, I believe? He is one of the Council's missing persons." He glances around the room. Are there any exits from the room other than the way we came in? Any windows? T10 Perception for 25.

"We shall find your father, but let us make sure you are safe in the meantime. What know you of the denizens of this place?"

In an aside to Aurelia, he switches to Elven.

Aurelia responds to Xavien.

The noblewoman retrieves a potion from her backpack and urges Redmond to drink. "Drink this. It should help with what ails you."
Giving him a potion of remove disease.