(#1-11) "Flames of Rebellion" (Inactive)

Game Master rainzax

Revenge in the Room of Runes (Round One, Continued)

Emoubu nearly saps the creature with one shot!

But before it can retaliate, Purple Kobold enacts his revenge "Σκότωσε τον νάνο - όλα φταίνε!"

◆) Sneak @ (Undetected)
◆) Strike @ (Observed)
◆) Stride

Purple Sneak (Stealth) vs Khaul (Perception DC 15): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Purple Sling w/ Sneak Attack vs Khaul (AC 18 / flat-footed / shield): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 161d4 ⇒ 41d6 ⇒ 4

But for the dwarf's shield, revenge would have surely been his - the Purple Kobold's rock was perfectly aimed right for his head - which incidentally was safely right behind his massive shield - he retreats back behind the corner as sneakily as possible - right in plain view of the party!

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Duncan is Up!

Duncan carefully uses the unmarked tiles to circle around the bug.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

His sword lances forward before he draws it back to guard against a strike in return.

◆) Stride
◆) Strike
◆) Dueling Parry

Revenge in the Room of Runes (Round One, Continuing)

Duncan dances around the tiles, and... falls into a pit nothing happens! His strike, however, falls short...

The Spined Bug heads straight for Emoubu!

◆) Fly
◆) Strike
◆) Strike

Barbed Leg w/ Frightened (-1) vs Emoubu (AC 20): 1d20 + 8 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 8 - 1 = 13
Barbed Leg w/ Frightened (-1) vs Emoubu (AC 20): 1d20 + 8 - 5 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 8 - 5 - 1 = 21

Despite his swatting, it manages to attach itself to the plucky swashbuckler, and begins a sucking motion through it's long and spiny proboscis... No damage!

...around the corner, the kobolds begin to stir... but not before Nedri's killer reflexes kick in!

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Nedri is Up!

Ned is not a fan of the symbols, having no idea what they mean, but doesn't have time to sort it out just now. First, deal with that ugly critter trying to feast on his buddy.

Nedri moves forward and to the side, avoiding stepping on the symbols when possible, and lobs a sharp piece of debris at the bug to try and hack it off Emoubu before it can drain him of anything important.

♦ Stride 15 ft.
♦♦ Telekinetic Projectile vs Spined Bug: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22 S Dmg: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Revenge in the Room of Runes (Round One / Two)

SPLAT! The bug is slain by debris.

The other foot drops. And one by one, each of the other three Red, Yellow, and Green Kobolds - each tougher looking than the Purple Kobold who escaped from downstairs - sneak around from the corner, and wielding crossbows, fire shots at 3d3 ⇒ (3, 2, 3) = 8 Khaul and Nedri, before disappearing back from whence they emerged!

Red, Yellow, then Green
◆) Sneak
◆) Strike
◆) Stride

Red Sneak (Stealth) vs Khaul (Perception DC 15): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
Red Crossbow w/ Sneak Attack vs Khaul (AC 18 / Shield / FF): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 241d8 ⇒ 51d6 ⇒ 4

As the hidden first bolt flies, Khaul snaps his shield into place (↺), penetrating the wood sharply! 4 damage to Khaul, 4 damage to Khaul's shield

Yellow Sneak (Stealth) vs Nedri (Perception DC 14): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
Yellow Crossbow w/ Sneak Attack vs Nedri (AC 13 / FF): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 251d8 ⇒ 81d6 ⇒ 2

The second hidden bolt catches Nedri completely off-guard - he goes down! 20 damage > Dying 2

Green Sneak (Stealth) vs Khaul (Perception DC 15): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Green Crossbow w/ Sneak Attack vs Khaul (AC 20 / Shield): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 261d8 ⇒ 11d6 ⇒ 3

The third bolt the dwarf actually sees coming - he shifts his stance that it only grazes him! 1 damage to Khaul

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Khaul, Aurelien, and Emoubu are Up!

Grunting in pain, Khaul raises his damaged shield before he ones again slogs forward. Taking note of how the others approach, he walks only on the unruned squares, hoping they are not also enchanted.

"Come on, up and at em!" he calls out.

◆) Raise shield
◆) Stride
◆) Stride

Aurelien steps towards Nedri and channels positive energy into the old man.

"It's not your time, Nedri. The living have need of you."

◆) Step
◆◆) Cast Heal

Heal: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Emoubu drops his now empty hand crossbow and draws his rapier instead.

◇)Drop Hand Crossbow
◆)Interact to Draw +1 Striking Rapier.

Then carefully following Khaul's path Emoubu, moves to the north, almost daring the other two Kobolds to strike him.

◆)Stride
◆)Stride

Emoubu raises his defenses by parrying with his blade.

◆)Parry

Revenge in the Room of Runes (Round Two)

Aurelien seals the bolt wound and Nedri wakes while Emoubu and Khaul get into position.

Purple smiles wickedly as he drops he draws his spear and tumbles behind the swashbuckler, shanking at his legs with fervor!

◆) Interact
◆) Stride
◆) Strike

Purple Spear w/ Sneak Attack vs Emoubu (AC 20 / Parry / Flank): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 202d6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 3) + 1 = 6

Slicing his ankle he boasts "Θα έχω την εκδίκησή μου!" then "Μπορείτε να πεθάνετε με τους ανθρώπους σας φίλους!"

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Duncan is Up!

Duncan follows Kraul's zigzag between the runes, hurrying before Emoubu gets swarmed. Stopping next to the purple kobold he stabs at the little lizard's leg.

Deception, feint: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

◆) Stride
◆) Stride
◆) Feint

Revenge in the Room of Runes (Round Two, Concluding)

Duncan feigns left and looks to stab right... but the kobold see through his tricks.

Red Kobold seizes the opportunity for positioning, and launches his assault against the swashbuckler!

◇) Drop Crossbow
◆) Interact to Draw Shortsword
◆) Stride into flanking vs Duncan
◆) Strike vs Duncan

Red Shortsword w/ Sneak Attack vs Duncan (AC 17 / Flank): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 162d6 ⇒ (3, 6) = 9

Fancy footwork saves him at the last possible moment!

Nedri's eyes open, as he suddenly realizes three things: 1) He is on the ground(!), 2) He has dropped his glowing staff(!!), 3) There is a bolt sticking out of his side(!!!)

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Nedri is Up!

The bolt sinks into his flesh and his body is overwhelmed by the pain. Ned smiles, and his eyes flutter closed. As he collapses to the ground, he whispers, "I'm comin', Edna..."

Darkness takes him, and he waits for something. A light in a tunnel, perhaps, or a psychopomp come to lead him to the Boneyard, and beyond to his family. He lies in the dark, waiting.

Nothing happens. No psychopomps. No guiding lights. Just... the dark. He begins to get restless, but he can't even fidget -- can't move at all, in fact. The whole damn situation is entirely too frustrating. He's been waiting so long for this! Damn it all!

Finally, a voice drips out of the darkness, oozing like crude oil. Our bargain is not yet complete, old man. Get up.

But you promised! I went a-wanderin' an' you'd take me ta see mah family!

Fool. Do you think I simply wanted you to walk out your front door? I search. And you are my vessel. Now get. Up.

Ned feels an almost painful itching sensation wrack his body, and his eyes flutter open to reveal he is not, in fact, dead. The elf has healed him. The disappointment makes his eyes sting, but he fights back the tears. Someday. Not today, it seems, or at least not right now. But someday.

Ned scrambles to his feet, snatches up his staff, and hobbles along the floor, clutching at the bolt still sticking out of his side and zig-zagging between unmarked tiles so as not to set off any more tomfoolery.

♦ Stand.
♦ Interact (Pick up staff).
♦ Stride 30ft. (Zig-zagging diagonally took up a couple extra squares so that's about as far as I can get, I believe.)

Revenge in the Room of Runes (Round Two / Three)

Nedri is brought back to life against his will by some powerful malign patronizing force!

The other two Kobolds - Yellow and Green - enter the melee. Yellow, with a target right in front of him, drops his crossbow, draws his shortsword, stabs at Emoubu, then retreats, leaving the spot open for Green, who does the same!

◇) Release
◆) Draw
◆) Strike
◆) Step

Yellow Shortsword w/ Sneak Attack vs Emoubu (AC 20 / Parry / Flank): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 172d6 ⇒ (3, 6) = 9

◇) Release
◆) Draw
◆) Step
◆) Strike

Green Shortsword w/ Sneak Attack vs Emoubu (AC 20 / Parry / Flank): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 132d6 ⇒ (5, 4) = 9

As the mass melee takes shape, as the runes cease to be a threat, the party observes these kobolds fight, and learns their tactics. AC, HPs, Reflex DC, Will DC, and Perception DCs posted for each - please narrate any you defeat!

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Khaul, Aurelien, and Emoubu are Up!

Aurelien looks carefully at the runes, trying to figure out what he missed before. He mutters to himself in Elven. He then moves carefully through the runefield and raises a Shield.

◆) Recall Knowledge (Arcana +4)
◆) Stride
◆) Cast Shield

Aurelien to Recall Knowledge (Arcana) vs Summoning Runes (DC 14): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

Seeing the underhand tactics used by the kobolds, Khaul can't help but decide to emulate them.

"Th'ar no be fair jimmy. Let's be seeing how you be liking it." he says as he raises his shield. Then, stepping quickly to the side, he flanks the wicked red kobolds and strikes at it with the anger of Torag
◆) Raise shield
◆) Stride
◆) Strke

strike red, flank: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17 Vs ff ac hopefully
B damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

And both shield block and glimpse of redemption ready for the first person hurt by the kobolds

Aurelien realises that the Kobolds often claim to be related to dragons, who in turn are arcane powerhouses. There are scales in the runes!

"I'll disable the runes afterwards," he shouts into the fight "but we need to beware! There is at least one kobold mage in this tower! They laid the magical traps!

First up, responding to Yellow's crit fail.

Emoubu casually parries Yellow's short sword with his own, then strikes back at the kobold. "You must do better than that to impress Marshall Emoubu!"

↺Opportune Riposte: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26Damage: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (3, 5) + 2 = 10 Magical Piercing

◆Parry
◆Confident Finisher on yellow: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13
I'm going to hero point that horrible hit.
◆Confident Finisher on yellow: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13Damage: 2d6 + 2d6 ⇒ (3, 4) + (2, 3) = 12 *sigh*, So Confident Finisher means I still do 2 damage.

Emoubu then points at the other kobold. "You will be next. Marshal Emobuu suggests you surrender."

Demoralize: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

Oopse yes,1d8+3, muddling up my attack and damage bonuses

Revenge in the Room of Runes (Round Three)

Khaul nearly drops Red Kobold!

Emoubu hardly scratches Yellow Kobold!

Somehow still alive, Purple Kobold cautiously shanks at Emoubu, and having witnessed his swordplay, is careful not to make an exploitable mistake!

◆) Strike

Purple Spear w/ Sneak Attack vs Emoubu (AC 20 / Parry / Flank): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 231d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 51d4 ⇒ 4

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Duncan!

Hemmed in from every side Duncan kicks off the wall and dives over the head of the yellow kobold.

Acrobatics, tumble through: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

And rolls to a stop behind green's back.

Attack, Flank: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
damage, panache: 1d6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 2 = 8

Taking a heartbeat to see if he hit the heart Duncan flicks the blood from his sword.

stab again if he's still up or step next to Emoubu if he falls.

Attack, Flank, MAP, agile: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 8 - 4 = 17
damage, panache: 1d6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 2 = 6

Duncan's first thrust slides into the kobold's lung, a significant wound but not enough to slay it.

A hitch on the bone as he withdraws the blade, a small flourish, a second to reset his feet, it all adds up to give his target enough time to turn a fraction. Duncan's follow up scrapes along the kobold's leather, but a yelp from his friend as it takes a slice from Emoubu's cut provides a timely distraction.

Duncan's blade sinks into green's stomach leaving a second devastating injury, but the kobold holds on to life by a thread.

Revenge in the Room of Runes (Round Three, Concluding)

Red Kobold - seeing Duncan backflip over Yellow Kobold! - follows him first with his eye, then with his feet, then with his blade - and grows overconfident, striking twice!

Red Shortsword w/ Sneak Attack vs Duncan (AC 17 / Flank): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 152d6 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7
Red Shortsword w/ Sneak Attack vs Duncan (AC 17 / Flank): 1d20 + 9 - 5 ⇒ (15) + 9 - 5 = 192d6 ⇒ (1, 6) = 7

Returning the favor of the Green Kobold, and yelling in Draconic.

"Κάτσε ακίνητος. Θέλω να σε σκοτώσω."

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Nedri!

↺Glimpse of redemption
Seeing the dastardly deeds being done by the kobolds on Emoubu, Kahul calls out again. "To yer left laddie" as he growls at the kobold. "I said, NOT ON MA WATCH"

Glimpse of redemption. Either purple foregoes damaging Emo, or he reduces damage done by three and becomes enfeebled two.

Ned's eyes wash over with that hideous darkness again, as he speaks to the nearest kobold (yellow) in two voices: "Em-ta melekh thoth ka-rokh."

When his eyes go back to normal, Ned spits and yells, "Now shaddup an' git!" He picks up a sharp rock and throws it with his brain.

♦ Evil Eye on Yellow. Will DC 17.
♦♦ Telekinetic Projectile vs Yellow: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18 S Dmg: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Revenge in the Room of Runes (Round Three / Four)

Purple choose Revenge over Redemption!

Yellow Will vs Evil Eye (DC 17): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Yellow cowers as it is stricken with a rock - then strikes at the source of it's terror!

◆) Stride
◆◆) Strike x2

Yellow Shortsword w/ Frightened (-1) vs Nedri (AC 15): 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 9 - 1 = 221d6 ⇒ 3
Yellow Shortsword w/ Frightened (-1) vs Nedri (AC 15): 1d20 + 9 - 1 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 9 - 1 - 4 = 201d6 ⇒ 3

Green Kobold fences furiously with Emoubu!

◆◆◆) Strike x3

Green Shortsword w/ Sneak Attack vs Emoubu (AC 20 / Parry / Flank): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 172d6 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7
Green Shortsword w/ Sneak Attack vs Emoubu (AC 20 / Parry / Flank): 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 9 - 4 = 222d6 ⇒ (3, 6) = 9
Green Shortsword w/ Sneak Attack vs Emoubu (AC 20 / Parry / Flank): 1d20 + 9 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 9 - 4 - 4 = 152d6 ⇒ (2, 4) = 6

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Khaul, Aurelian, and Emoubu are Up!

Did I manage to demoralize Purple?

Finding himself surrounded, Emoubu use a combination of fancy footwork and even fancier bladework to try to make him harder to strike.

◆Parry

As part of that blade work, Emoubu attempts to a quick slash at Purple, attempting to get it off guard.

◆Strike: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30 Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 6) = 10

Emoubu 'roars' in triumph as his blow slams home.

This time as the yellow kobold attacks Nedri, Khaul tries to interpose himself.

"Pay attention ye little vermin. Ti's an unwise move to leave a dwarf at yer rear." he warns, even as he slams his hammer into the creatures rear.

◆ Step to flank
◆ Strike! vs FF: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19 damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
◆ Raise shield

The yellow kobold, obviously seeing the error in his ways, drops to the ground with the satisfying sound of broken bones.

Aurelien looks at the kobolds starting to fall and begins to draw in divine power. With a steady, lyrical tone and a quick gesture, a coiled beam of translucent energy streaks towards green.

◆◆) Divine Lance (Good): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 91d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

As it arcs wide, he follows it up with a crossbow bolt.

◆) Strike Hand Crossbow: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 51d6 ⇒ 2

Revenge in the Room of Runes (Round Four)

With Purple and Yellow slain, Duncan moves to Act!

Duncan is Up!

Attack, green: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
damage, panache, confidant finisher: 1d6 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 2 + (2, 6) = 12

Duncan sword whips through the air and opens the weakened kobold's throat.

Turning to the final opponent he leads with a feint to its left side.

Feint: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Attack, agile, red: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 8 - 4 = 17
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

The kobold isn't taken in and without Emoubu's timely distraction is able to deflect the followup blow.

Revenge in the Room of Runes (Round Four)

Red parries, and retorts with a triple thrust of his own!

Red Shortsword w/ Sneak Attack vs Duncan (AC 17 / Flank): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 122d6 ⇒ (3, 5) = 8
Red Shortsword w/ Sneak Attack vs Duncan (AC 17 / Flank): 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 9 - 4 = 212d6 ⇒ (6, 2) = 8
Red Shortsword w/ Sneak Attack vs Duncan (AC 17 / Flank): 1d20 + 9 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 9 - 4 - 4 = 192d6 ⇒ (4, 5) = 9

Two land, piercing the human swashbuckler once on his left, and once on his right!

Out of range of Khaul's Redemptive Aura!

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Nedri!

Nedri hustles around the corner and sends a wave of mental overload at the kobold to try and overwhelm him.

♦ Stride 20 ft.
♦♦ Cast daze. Basic Will DC 17 or 4 dmg (also stunned 1 on a crit fail).

Revenge in the Room of Runes (Round Four / Five)[/b]

+7 HPs back to Duncan @ GM mistake

One bloodied Red Kobold remains - his own bravery starting to quake, when...

Will vs Daze (DC 17): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

...his ears bleed! 3 HPs left!

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The Party (except Nedri) is Up!

The champion of Torag strides past the fight, landing behind the kobold in a supporting position for his allies. He then raises his shield for the inevitable assault.

♦ Raise shield
♦ Stride x2

Attack, flank: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Attack, flank, agile, MAP: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 8 - 4 = 11
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Unable to land a final blow Duncan steps out of Emoubu's way.

♦ Strike x2
♦ Step

Carefully moving to see the red kobold around the corner, Aurelien speaks the words of Divine Lance once more, trying to burn the evil from their opponent.

◆) Stride
◆◆) Divine Lance: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 261d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

His Lance strikes true, punching a hole through it's chest.

"There are still more of them. None of them was the magician who laid those traps."

Aurelien returns to the runes and gets out his thieves' tools.

Emoubu confidently strides forward, again displaying the fancy blade and footwork that had served him so well.

◆) Stride
◆) Parry

" Marshall Emoubu think this clan do a pretty good job. Wish they were willing to talk instead of fight."

◆Strike, +1 Rapier, Panache: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Emoubu 'fakes' a quick jab at the remaining combatant, though anyone with serious sword training would quickly realize that the strike was not a deliberate miss.

Interlude

Divinity - as it were - takes the final Kobold's life in the Room of Runes - the "Revenge" an utter failure!

Exiting Encounter Mode

Having moved quickly since arriving at Diggen's Rest, the party takes stock!

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The Party is Up!

Aurelien will start to disable the runes whilst others are probably giving/getting medical attention.

Thievery: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16