GM Bret's Core Faithless & Forgotten (Inactive)

Game Master BretI

Perception: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (4) + 0 = 4

Errr.. Is it dead or not? I've heard trolls are hard to kill, but it's the first time I see one. And it's scary!

GM: what kind of Knowledge is needed to ID a troll?

The troll is injured but alive. Knowledge Local to identify.

Desynthia looks around for other dangers, but does not detect any.

"Great Nethys! A troll?!" Korgaar swallows, uncertain. His hand grips his hammer tightly.

"That's a dangerous brute of a creature" the wizard advises - he trained for years as a young dwarf to dodge under the attacks of trolls and other giants. "But it didn't put itself up there and that means there's something worse hereabouts. Nothing for it. I'll have to talk to it."

Korgaar tucks his hammer back in its belt loop and takes a step towards the troll. He speaks to the troll in its own language.

"Herra Tröll. Ég er töframaðurinn Korgaar. Þú munt segja mér hvernig þú varðst til á þessum stað; hvað gerðist hér? Hver eða hvað hefur gert þér þetta?"

The Reverend surveys the scene from the entrance. "Sloppy work," he comments dryly, "but I suppose whoever did this thought they were clever. Needs to see how they do it in Kaer Maga."

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19

Other than expressing professional interest, he will simply wait to see what jumps at them next.

Nala steps up into the room and watches the cracks carefully, expecting something to burst out at any moment.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28

The troll babbles something nearly incoherent in the middle of it’s painful wail.

“Menn pynta og éta mig! Ég á að vera sá sem borðar, ekki máltíðin! Hjálpaðu mér og ég mun ekki borða þig í dag!”

Giving a chance for Red Reverend and Keynala to use the information.

Might as well try.

The Reverend makes a small gesture with his hands that, if Pathfinder Sign existed in scenarios where it isn't specifically called out, would mean "enemy over there".

Bluff: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21

Surprised I remembered that one, he muses as he grips his scythe.

Nala is about to speak, but instead just pulls out her trident and steps up towards the troll, "Here I'll help cut them down."

Everyone sees Red’s signal for enemy.

Currently the two creatures are hidden. If you haven’t seen them yet, it requires a successful Perception check as a move action to locate them. If someone points (like Red did with Yellow) you know which square they are in but they have total concealment.

Surprise Round:

Bolded May act. Only a move or standard action in the surprise round.

Religion to identify the creatures. You need to see them to identify them. Each would require a separate check.

The troll is above the alter and bloody floor. Moving in those squares requires a DC 10 Acrobatics check in order to run or charge in this area. If a creature fails this check by 5 or more, it falls prone.

The troll has one arm bound by rope and is hanging from a chain. You can attempt to push the troll so it swings from the chain with a CMB attack to do a Bull Rush. You can also attempt to break the rope, cut the rope, or cut the chain. The chain is too thick and sturdy to break.

Desynthia
Colleen
Keynala
Theron
Red Reverend
Yellow hidden to everyone except Red Reverend and Keynala
Green hidden to everyone except Keynala
Korgaar

Keynala we cross posted, but I believe I gave the information you needed.

Red moves himself into slicing position and tries to figure out what these are.

Knowledge (Religion): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

"Troll says 'humans' are torturing and eating it. But trolls don't know humans from dwarves or other shorter bipeds. He also says he won't eat us 'today' if we free him."

Korgaar draws his waraxe.

Red Reverend recognizes Yellow as being a ghoul, an undead that can paralyze people with its touch. Favorite activities include eating a paralyzed victim. They spread their form of undeath via disease.

Desynthia stays where she is and start casting a spell, chanting in a melodious voice, her eyes and hair now a golden hue.

Summon monster I, casting time 1 round

Colleen moves forward drawing her sword.

perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

untrained knowledge (religion, MAX 10 result): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17

perc: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Theron drops his morningstar and draws his longsword and slashes at the rope in one fluid motion.

cut rope: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 201d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

if i can use power attack i will...thats your call boss...

I had already rolled everyone’s passive Perception checks. That is how Keynala and Red Reverend knew of the creatures.
That is why I said it would be a move action to search for the creatures.

Desynthia starts chanting.

Colleen moves forward. She doesn’t have time to search for the creatures as she moves up.

Theron easily slices through the rope, freeing the troll’s arm.
Although it didn’t matter in this case, yes I will allow power attack against an object. Useful if you decide to go for the chain since it has hardness.

Round 1:

Bolded May act.

Religion to identify the creatures. You need to see them to identify them. Each would require a separate check.

The troll is above the alter and bloody floor. Moving in those squares requires a DC 10 Acrobatics check in order to run or charge in this area. If a creature fails this check by 5 or more, it falls prone.

The troll has one arm free and is hanging from a chain. You can attempt to push the troll so it swings from the chain with a CMB attack to do a Bull Rush. You can also attempt to cut the chain. The chain is too thick and sturdy to break.

Desynthia Summon started, requires Standard action to finish
Colleen
Keynala
Theron
Red Reverend
Yellow hidden to everyone except Red Reverend and Keynala
Green hidden to everyone except Keynala
Korgaar

Troll with arm free

The half-elf has no compunctions about striking first against these obvious evil torturers. She strides up and stabs at the one RR isn’t going for.

MW Trident: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 for Piercing: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

The Reverend has one slice for Yellow, then steps back to make room for the rest of the party and/or for it to come out where we can gang up on it.

+1 Scythe: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Slashing Damage: 2d4 + 6 ⇒ (4, 3) + 6 = 13

Keynala moves over to one of the northern fissures and strike out. She doesn’t seem to connect with anything.

The Red Reverend strikes at something but doesn’t seem to connect either. He then steps back.

Round 1:

Bolded May act.

Religion to identify the creatures. You need to see them to identify them. Each would require a separate check.

The troll is above the alter and bloody floor. Moving in those squares requires a DC 10 Acrobatics check in order to run or charge in this area. If a creature fails this check by 5 or more, it falls prone.

The troll has one arm free and is hanging from a chain. You can attempt to push the troll so it swings from the chain with a CMB attack to do a Bull Rush. You can also attempt to cut the chain. The chain is too thick and sturdy to break.

Desynthia Summon started, requires Standard action to finish
Colleen
Keynala
Theron
Red Reverend
Yellow hidden to everyone except Red Reverend and Keynala
Green hidden to everyone except Keynala
Korgaar

Troll with arm free

Seeing the others in a fight with something, Theron tries to free the creature with a fierce swing with both hands at the chain.

attack, PA: 1d20 + 8 - 1 ⇒ (7) + 8 - 1 = 141d8 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 3 = 10

He looks over to see if he can spot the enemy
[perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Although Theron manages to hit the chain, the blow isn’t quite strong enough to damage the chain. He thinks it would require just slightly more power behind the blow.
Hardness 10 on the chain

He can not make out the shape of either enemy from where he is.

Round 1:

Bolded May act.

Religion to identify the creatures. You need to see them to identify them. Each would require a separate check.

The troll is above the alter and bloody floor. Moving in those squares requires a DC 10 Acrobatics check in order to run or charge in this area. If a creature fails this check by 5 or more, it falls prone.

The troll has one arm free and is hanging from a chain. You can attempt to push the troll so it swings from the chain with a CMB attack to do a Bull Rush. You can also attempt to cut the chain. The chain is too thick and sturdy to break.

Desynthia Summon started, requires Standard action to finish
Colleen
Keynala
Theron
Red Reverend
Yellow hidden to everyone except Red Reverend and Keynala
Green hidden to everyone except Keynala
Korgaar

Troll with arm free

"Um, whatcha doin'?" asks Colleen, mouth agape, looking at the horror dangling from the chains above, but directing her question at the people fighting things she can't see.

Desynthia moves into the room, delaying the apparition of the creature summoned

Desynthia moves into the room, delaying the apparition of the creature summoned

I don’t think you can do that. I believe you need to either finish the spell or lose it.

Colleen readies herself to strike at anything that might approach her.

Sorry. I thought I can. So I'll go through and finishes the spell

A magnificent eagle, his feathers shades of silver and gold, appears in the air, out of nowhere and ready for attack

Eagle stats STR 14 Dex 15 Conn 16 Int 2 Wis 10 Cha 7 AC 14/13/12; saves F+5 R+4 W+2; Hp 7/7 Init+2, DR 1/Evil, Resit Fire, Acid&Cold 5, Darkvision 60 feet

Eagle perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20
1 Yellow 2 Green: 1d2 ⇒ 2

Based on statistics, this one must be Augmented Summons,

The eagle sees two potential creatures to attack. It decides to go attack the one near Keynala.
Claw: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 2 = 25
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Crit confirm: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

The eagle claws at Green.

Green says “Ignatious, kill the one trying to free our feast!”

Yellow moves over towards Theron. Colleen immediately stabs him. The Red Reverend has an opportunity to strike as well.

Red Reverend, please make your attack of opportunity on Yellow or tell me you don’t want it.

More hacking, more fun!

+1 Scythe: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Slashing Damage: 2d4 + 6 ⇒ (2, 4) + 6 = 12

Eagles have 3 attacks per round (Beak/talon/talon), with Weapon Finesse feat, but I suppose it flew (move action) toward its target

Red Reverend barely misses the creature.

Yes, the eagle had to move. I assume it landed so it can full attack next round.

The creature tries to bite Theron, also narrowly missing.
Bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Green shouts “I do enjoy it when the food is delivered! You look like some fresh Chelliaxian meat!”

He then full attacks Keynala, hitting once with the bite and one claw.
Bite: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3
Claw: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Claw: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4
Going to need two Fortitude saves

You notice some of his injuries are healing.

Round 1:

Bolded May act.

Religion to identify the creatures. You need to see them to identify them. Each would require a separate check.

The troll is above the alter and bloody floor. Moving in those squares requires a DC 10 Acrobatics check in order to run or charge in this area. If a creature fails this check by 5 or more, it falls prone.

The troll has one arm free and is hanging from a chain. You can attempt to push the troll so it swings from the chain with a CMB attack to do a Bull Rush. You can also attempt to cut the chain. The chain is too thick and sturdy to break.

Desynthia
Summoned Eagle
Colleen
Keynala 4 damage, two Fort saves
Theron
Red Reverend
Yellow 4 damage
Green 4 damage
Korgaar

Troll with arm free

Fort 1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Fort 2: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

The half-elf raises an eyebrow and looks at her bleeding shield arm. She growls, "I am no Chelaxian, nor Dinner!"

“You don’t taste right either!”

Both saves were successful.

"Grr. Eating people is WRONG!" Korgaar snarls as he takes his waraxe in hand. One eye is on the troll, but for now the wizard hopes that it'll be angriest with the creatures who've been eating it over and over.

He steps forwards to help Red and Colleen.

raging waraxe vs yellow: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 4 + 2 = 23slashing damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Theron's eyes flash with rage as the creature almost breaks through his defenses. He brings the sword down on its head with a grunt of exertion.

attack; PA: 1d20 + 8 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 8 - 1 = 211d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 2 = 8

Korgaar chops the yellow creature in half.

The troll starts moving it’s body back and forth, slowly starting to swing from the chain.

Theron, your target is dead. Take your turn. You can keep your attack roll.

Round 2:

Bolded May act.

Religion to identify the creatures. You need to see them to identify them. Each would require a separate check.

The troll is above the alter and bloody floor. Moving in those squares requires a DC 10 Acrobatics check in order to run or charge in this area. If a creature fails this check by 5 or more, it falls prone.

The troll has one arm free and is hanging from a chain. You can attempt to push the troll so it swings from the chain with a CMB attack to do a Bull Rush. You can also attempt to cut the chain. The chain is too thick and sturdy to break.

Desynthia
Summoned Eagle
Colleen
Keynala 4 damage
Theron
Red Reverend
Yellow 13 damage
Green 4 damage
Korgaar

Troll with arm free, swinging

“Ná ekki!” the troll says as it starts to swing.

[iic]if I can see green, I'll go stab him. If not, i'll work on the chain...not moving my token until i hear from the Boss...[/ooc]

Red will take a step forward and try to finish off the green one. Probably through more cover than I can deal with, but whatever.

+1 Scythe: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
Slashing Damage: 2d4 + 6 ⇒ (2, 4) + 6 = 12

"MR TROLL IS COMPLAINING HE CAN'T REACH!" froths Korgaar as he shakes flesh, ichor and who-knows-what off his axe blade.

I'll get him down... Theron says.

Green having spoken and attacked is fully visible. You have light sources, so no concealment. The only issue is reaching him since he got blocked into the fissure.

Green does have cover from both the eagle and Red Reverend.

Red Reverend misses green, his weapon scraping against the wall.

Round 2:

Bolded May act.

Religion to identify the creatures. You need to see them to identify them. Each would require a separate check.

The troll is above the alter and bloody floor. Moving in those squares requires a DC 10 Acrobatics check in order to run or charge in this area. If a creature fails this check by 5 or more, it falls prone.

The troll has one arm free and is hanging from a chain. You can attempt to push the troll so it swings from the chain with a CMB attack to do a Bull Rush. You can also attempt to cut the chain. The chain is too thick and sturdy to break.

Desynthia
Summoned Eagle
Colleen
Keynala 4 damage
Theron
Red Reverend
Green 4 damage
Korgaar

Troll with arm free, swinging

Theron grabs his morningstar in two hands and tries to break the chain.

attack: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 7 - 1 = 261d8 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 3 = 12
2 handed and power attack

crit: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (16) + 7 - 1 = 221d8 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 3 = 13

Unfortunately you can not crit an object like the chain.

Theron manages to damage the chain the troll is hanging from.

Round 2:

Bolded May act.

Religion to identify the remaining creature.

The troll is above the alter and bloody floor. Moving in those squares requires a DC 10 Acrobatics check in order to run or charge in this area. If a creature fails this check by 5 or more, it falls prone.

The troll has one arm free and is hanging from a chain. You can attempt to push the troll so it swings from the chain with a CMB attack to do a Bull Rush. You can also attempt to cut the chain. The chain is too thick and sturdy to break.

Desynthia
Summoned Eagle
Colleen
Keynala 4 damage
Theron
Red Reverend
Green 4 damage
Korgaar

Troll with arm free, swinging, chain 2 damage

Nala unleashes a one-two combination, "Foul Fiend stop hiding in that crevice!"

She steps back and smiles. The enemy either has to step into her trap or try to attack around a corner.

Full Attack, 5-ft Step.

MW Trident - TWF: 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 6 - 2 = 10 for Piercing: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
MW Light Shield - TWF: 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 6 - 2 = 17 for Bludgeoning Offhand: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

i can dream, can't I? wasn't sure about the ruling...since it's an attack roll...oh well...wasted a 20...fml...lol

Keynala stabs with her trident, then follows up with a shield smash. Although the triden missed, the shield smashed into the side of the creature’s face.

Round 2:

Bolded May act.

Religion to identify the remaing creature.

The troll is above the alter and bloody floor. Moving in those squares requires a DC 10 Acrobatics check in order to run or charge in this area. If a creature fails this check by 5 or more, it falls prone.

The troll has one arm free and is hanging from a chain. You can attempt to push the troll so it swings from the chain with a CMB attack to do a Bull Rush. You can also attempt to cut the chain. The chain is too thick and sturdy to break.

Desynthia
Summoned Eagle
Colleen
Keynala 4 damage
Theron
Red Reverend
Green 7 damage
Korgaar

Troll with arm free, swinging, chain 2 damage

Colleen double moves as far along the red path as she can (I am assuming there is some squeezing involved).

Eagle beak: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Dmg: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Eagle Talon: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
Dmg: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Eagle Talon: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Dmg: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

The eagle attacks the creature, but can't land a solid hit

Summon: round 2/3

Meanwhile, Desynthia puts as much distance as possible between the wounded troll and herself

Colleen squeezes herself into the fissure that the first creature was hiding in.

Desynthia has her eagle attack. In a flurry of feathers, beak and claw it finds it completely failed to hit the creature. She then moves to the other side of the troll.

The troll is considered to be in all four bloody squares. It is only because it is hanging upside down that Theron can be in the same space as one of those squares.

Green says “I am Arenzo Davian, and I would like to thank you all for coming here. I look forward to eating human again. Troll meat may be never ending, but most of you look quite tasty! It hasn’t been since the Hellknight siege that I’ve had such a selection!”

Having done his villain monologue, he steps up and attacks Red Reverend.
Bite: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Claw: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Claw: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Looks like two hits. I need three Fortitude saves, please. Disease, paralysis, paralysis in that order.

Round 2:

Bolded may act.

Religion to identify the remaing creature.

The troll is above the alter and bloody floor. Moving in those squares requires a DC 10 Acrobatics check in order to run or charge in this area. If a creature fails this check by 5 or more, it falls prone.

The troll has one arm free and is hanging from a chain. You can attempt to push the troll so it swings from the chain with a CMB attack to do a Bull Rush. You can also attempt to cut the chain. The chain is too thick and sturdy to break.

Desynthia
Summoned Eagle
Colleen
Keynala 4 damage
Theron
Red Reverend 6 damage, 3 Fort saves
Green 7 damage
Korgaar

Troll with arm free, swinging, chain 2 damage

"DAVIAN, HUH? SHAME."

The frothing dwarf looks up at the troll for a moment - but isn't willing to cut the giant down when he could deal with the cannibal Davian in the same way.

axe vs Green, rage: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 4 + 2 = 24damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

5' step, attack

Forgot the regeneration, taking care of that now.

Arenzo heals a little bit, then Korgaar hits him for much more than he healed.

The troll reaches out and attacks with his claw, disrupting his swing. His strike is accurate, but evidently it is difficult to put your power behind an attack when swinging upside down from a chain.
Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Round 3:

Bolded may act.

Religion to identify the remaing creature.

The troll is above the alter and bloody floor. Moving in those squares requires a DC 10 Acrobatics check in order to run or charge in this area. If a creature fails this check by 5 or more, it falls prone.

The troll has one arm free and is hanging from a chain. You can attempt to push the troll so it swings from the chain with a CMB attack to do a Bull Rush. You can also attempt to cut the chain. The chain is too thick and sturdy to break.

Desynthia
Summoned Eagle
Colleen
Keynala 4 damage
Theron
Red Reverend 6 damage, 3 Fort saves
Green 17 damage
Korgaar

Troll with arm free, chain 2 damage