[SFS_Aerondor] OS#02- The Great Grav-Train Robbery. (Inactive)

Game Master Aerondor

Lna tries to trick the eel, but it is a slippery customer itself, and doesn't fall for it. She still wings it though, even with the cover of the crate.

Barat moves up to intercept it, as Kevan conjures a junksword. Aramesh just makes suggestions.

The eel lashes out at Barat.
attack: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (13) + 16 = 29
Gulp: 18 + 11 = 29

The rest of the team look into the cold eyes of the eel in horror.

Gaze attack, everyone makes a DC16 fort save or paralised for the round.

Status: bold may post
LNA-464 8/42SP; fort save DC14 required.
Kevan Cukoloff - junksword in hand; fort save DC14 required.
Barat Oza 27/66SP; fort save DC14 required.
Aramesh Maageri fort save DC14 required.
Eel. 6 damage - get'em

Barat, I removed your THP from the tracker, if they last longer than about 20minutes, let me know and I'll restore them. I also don't recall you having a rest after the battle with the guard, but if you wanted to regard your time in the VIP car as resting, I'm happy to go with that if you wanted.

fort: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

Kevan steps forward and goes for the eel with the junksword.

junksword: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 1 = 22
slashing: 1d8 + 9 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 3 = 20

@Kevan Could you relocate yourself on the map. I'm not sure how you are going to reach the Eel at the moment.

Presumably the last turn was cast then move, then this turn was move then hit - that looks like that'll work

As Kevan closes, the eel stretches out and bites at him.
AOO, reach: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (16) + 16 = 32
dP damage: 1d8 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

Kevan's own strike is good, but the box that still hampers the eels movement provides enough cover to divert the blow.

Status: bold may post
LNA-464 8/42SP; fort save DC14 required.
Barat Oza 27/66SP; fort save DC14 required.
Aramesh Maageri fort save DC14 required.
Eel. 6 damage - get'em
Kevan Cukoloff 28/42SP; - junksword in hand;

fort DC 14: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17

Elena rushes past the eel No provoke even if it has another aoo. and again tries to trick it before firing.

trick attack using Slight of Hand to cause FF: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (12) + 16 = 28
ranged vs KAC: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
non lethal damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
additional non lethal trick damage: 3d8 ⇒ (1, 4, 1) = 6

extra crit damage: 1d4 + 3 + 3d8 ⇒ (3) + 3 + (5, 8, 1) = 20

Fort: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Several hundred parts of Aramesh focus on the matter at hand. Unfortunately the other thousands of them find themselves drawn into the beast's absorbing eyes...

Elena proves even more tricky this time, scoring a well timed blast to the eel.
Nasty operative crit!.

Aramensh however finds his muscles seize up as the horrid things alien eyes gaze into his.

Status: bold may post
Barat Oza 27/66SP; fort save DC14 required. (get'em on Eel this round)
Eel. 36 damage -
Kevan Cukoloff 28/42SP; - junksword in hand;
LNA-464 8/42SP;
Aramesh Maageri : fort save DC14 required again.

Someone want to suggest a move for Barat?

First seeing if it matters.
Fort: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

**Beep-Boop-Bot**

Barat sidles up to the flat-footed eel to deliver a disrupting strike.
<Insert one-liner here>

attack v flat-footed EAC: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 1 = 12 for Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (2, 1) + 10 = 13

Barat closes on the eel, missing with his entropic strike.

The eel, deciding that while LNA was okay, she was a bit metalic, tries to sample the rest of the rogue-buffet and strikes out at Barat.
attack: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19
But he deflects the attack with his shield.

Status: bold may post
Barat Oza 27/66SP;
Kevan Cukoloff 28/42SP; - junksword in hand;
LNA-464 8/42SP;
Aramesh Maageri : fort save DC14 required again.
Eel. 36 damage -

Kevan suppresses a roar at the hit and has another go with the junksword

junksword: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 1 = 16
slashing: 1d8 + 9 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 3 = 13

That Eel sure is slimy. Kevan's junksword just slides right off it.

"Anyone even know what that thing is?"

More tricky shooting.

trick attack to cause FF: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19
ranged vs KAC: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
non lethal damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
extra trick damage: 3d8 ⇒ (8, 2, 4) = 14

Lna tries a tricky shot, but the crate the eel is in continue to cause problems.

It gains a cover bonus to AC so long as it is still in its crate

Fort: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Sadly this partially covered snake-thing is just too fascinating...

Sorry for going silent. I didn't get a chance to post over the weekend and the botting yesterday was fine.

A couple bookkeeping items...it would be great if I could have taken a rest in the VIP car. It looks like I'm going to need the SP. The THP were from my forcefield which would have been deactivated after the last fight, but...

Barat keeps his shield oriented on the eel. He's in no hurry to end this fight. Combat isn't about who can kill the fastest, it's about who can survive the longest.

To that end, he also activates his forcefield and readies himself to protect his companions.

Back to having 5 THP and my ACs are the Shield values in my header and the Aligned values against the eel. The forcefield recharges 2HP at the end of each of my rounds (and maxes out at 5.)

@BAratNo worries. You do have actions available this turn though if you wanted to strike..

Aramesh continues in his staring match with the eel.

Status, bold may post
Barat Oza 66/66SP; 6/7RP
Eel. 36 damage -
Kevan Cukoloff 28/42SP; - junksword in hand;
LNA-464 8/42SP;
Aramesh Maageri : fort save DC14 required again.

Unless I have some leftover from last turn, that should be it. Turning on a forcefield is a Standard action (which is why more people don't use them) and aligning my shield is a Move action.

Ah right.

The eel lashes out twice at the tasty looking Ijkikri in front of it, desperate to cause carnage.

attack vs KAC 22: 1d20 + 16 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 16 - 4 = 28
attack vs KAC 22: 1d20 + 16 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 16 - 4 = 23
damage from two hits, forcefield: 2d8 + 11 - 5 ⇒ (6, 8) + 11 - 5 = 20

Barat proves the wisdom behind activiating his force field, although the shield didn't seem to help this time.

Status: bold may post
Barat Oza 46/66SP; 6/7rp;
Kevan Cukoloff 28/42SP; - junksword in hand;
LNA-464 8/42SP;
Aramesh Maageri : fort save DC14 required again.
Eel. 36 damage -

Elena mutters to herself "Catarina would have had this thing bagged and tagged already."

tricky tricky to cause FF: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19
ranged vs KAC: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

last non lethal: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
trick damage: 3d8 ⇒ (3, 6, 1) = 10

And another attempt with the junksword

junksword: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 1 = 11
slashing: 1d8 + 9 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 3 = 18

Fort: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

Eventually I will be able to help you all!

Obviously NO strategy works all the time. But this is the one Barat has chosen. Endure and overcome.

Still, he doesn't like getting hit and he's built up some energy so, the next slap of his tentacles includes some of the force that has been sent his way.

entropic strike: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21
Acid and Bludgeoning plus Pool of 2: 2d6 + 10 + 2d4 ⇒ (1, 3) + 10 + (4, 1) = 19

AC's are Shield Amounts. THP is 2. Entropy Pool is 0

You know what Aramesth, I'm going to give you the extra +2 vs mind affecting effects for that gaze, so you pass. Even if it is a fort save.
@All my Internet is being very dodgy at the moment, so posting is way under what I normally do. Sorry for delays.

Lna and Barat continues to find the edge of the box. If only that eel wasn't still inside it...

Kevan's hefty sword smashes nearby stored objects, but it nowhere near hitting the Eel.

Status: bold may post
Aramesh Maageri
Eel. 36 damage -
Barat Oza 46/66SP; 6/7rp;
Kevan Cukoloff 28/42SP; - junksword in hand;
LNA-464 8/42SP;

I will graciously accept :)

Shaking themselves out of it, Aramesh flies up and over towards the eel, still keeping their distance but trying to see if there's a better shooting angle from above. How high is the car?

Seeing Barat struck, they yell. [b]Come on! I know you're not going down to an over-large snake! Maybe if we back away and lure it out it'll be more exposed.

Inspiring boost to restore 16 of Barat's SP

I'm going to go with it being 25' high, though that is not specified in the scenario. I figure most trains are roughly square in shape, and this one is massive in size. The box itself is presumably cuboid, so 15' to a side. IF you are flying with your feet 20' up, I'll rule there is no cover.

Barat feels a bit better.

The eel, liking what it tasted before, tries for the main course.
attack Barat KAC24: 1d20 + 16 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 16 - 4 = 20
attack Barat KAC24: 1d20 + 16 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 16 - 4 = 27
damage, fieldfield: 1d8 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 11 - 2 = 15

He gets his shield in the way of the first strike, but the second is painful.

Status: bold may post
Aramesh Maageri
Barat Oza 47/66SP; 6/7rp; inspiring words has been used on him.
Kevan Cukoloff 28/42SP; - junksword in hand;
LNA-464 8/42SP;
Eel. 36 damage -

Right! All together now! Aramesh encourages as they try to feint and fire at the eel.

Move action Get 'Em!, Standard Clever Attack

Bluff: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30 plus Expertise: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Attack v Flat-foted EAC: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 1 = 22 for Fire: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 4) + 3 = 8

All get +1 on attacks this round, and it's flat-footed until the start of my next turn!

"No more ms. Nice SRO."

trick to cause FF: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20

ranged vs KAC: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
lethal piercing: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
extra trick damage: 3d8 ⇒ (2, 3, 1) = 6

Aramesh, from the top of the car, shows why the eel had been right to fear him as fire engulfs it... for a moment.

LNA has less luck. Actually LNA is seriously beginning to wonder if they have been cursed.

Status: bold may post
Barat Oza 47/66SP; 6/7rp; inspiring words has been used on him.
Kevan Cukoloff 28/42SP; - junksword in hand;
Eel. 44 damage -
LNA-464 8/42SP;
Aramesh Maageri

Chin up 'Lina .... we gotta hit it sometime

junksword: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 1 = 11
slashing: 1d8 + 9 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 3 = 18

Why didn't I learn magic missile?

Maybe Kevan is cursed too.

"Do we?" Barat mutters in response to Kevan's statement as the creature continues to prove difficult to hit.

"Fall back," he calls out to the team, more loudly. "We'll draw it out into the open."

He doesn't follow his own advice, though, intent on remaining the last in danger. He keeps his shield between him and the beast.

entropic strike plus Get 'em: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 9 + 1 = 24
acid and bludgeoning: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (1, 4) + 10 = 15

AC's are Aligned values. 1 Entropy point.

It turns out that you do. Kevan's swing is wide of the mark, but Barat proves that no vanguard enjoys being regarded as dinner.

The eel has blood on it now, and not all of it belongs to the team. Over the sound of the fight you spy an Enercopter overhead! Hurrah!

Oh.

That is not your enercopter.

A ladder is let down from the copter. The first starts down the ladder.

The eel lashes out at Barat again.
lunch: 1d20 + 16 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 16 - 4 = 30
munch: 1d20 + 16 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 16 - 4 = 31
My those teeth are so big: 2d8 + 22 - 2 ⇒ (4, 1) + 22 - 2 = 25

Status: bold may post
LNA-464 8/42SP;
Aramesh Maageri
Barat Oza 0/5THP; 22/66SP; 6/7rp; inspiring words has been used on him.
Kevan Cukoloff 28/42SP; - junksword in hand;
Eel. 59 damage -
Royce's mates
Blue - on ladder above your prize.

Pe3rception auto.

"Royce. Kevan can you close the roof again?"

trick the eel: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (18) + 16 = 34

ranged vs KAC: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
piercing dmg: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
trick dmg: 3d8 ⇒ (2, 7, 8) = 17

Kevan goes to close the roof.

LNA shows was she is really made of.
crit bonus damage: 1d4 + 3 + 3d8 ⇒ (2) + 3 + (3, 5, 5) = 18

It slumps into its container, dead as an.... eel. Dinner anyone?

Status: bold may post
Aramesh Maageri
Barat Oza 0/5THP; 22/66SP; 6/7rp; inspiring words has been used on him.
Kevan Cukoloff 28/42SP; - junksword in hand;
Royce's mates
Blue - on ladder above your prize.
LNA-464 8/42SP;

That's it! Excellent shot! Aramesh cries out at LNA-464's perfect blast.

Flying over above some of the smaller crates, they then point their pistol upwards to the man on the ladder. Back up. We took down an eel; rather not have to shoot you sitting duck as you are now.

Intimidate to Demoralize: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

With the eel down, Barat turns his attention to the new threat.

Perhaps the man will flee after Aramesh's warning.

Perhaps he will be more inclined to flee after Barat shoots him.

azimuth shoulder laser: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
Fire: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

A well directed line of fire proves more intimidating (and damaging) than Aramesh's words.

Kevan, With your reach, I'll say you can get him with your junksword if you want.

Status: bold may post
Kevan Cukoloff 28/42SP; - junksword in hand;
Royce's mates
Blue - 10 damage; on ladder above your prize.
LNA-464 8/42SP;
Aramesh Maageri
Barat Oza 0/5THP; 22/66SP; 6/7rp; inspiring words has been used on him.

Kevan takes a slash at the ladder

junksword: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26 slashing: 1d8 + 9 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 3 = 13

The bottom ten feet of the ladder is sliced off by Kevan, leaving the thug to tumble down into the rail car!
falling damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

He quickly gets to his feet, retrieving his longsword as he does so.

Another of the thugs starts climbing down as a grapnel is lowered from the coptor.

Status: bold may post
Kevan Cukoloff 28/42SP; - junksword in hand;
LNA-464 8/42SP;
Aramesh Maageri
Barat Oza 0/5THP; 22/66SP; 6/7rp; inspiring words has been used on him.
Royce's mates
Blue - 14 damage;
red - on ladder 10' above your prize.

Aramesh points to the one still dangling in the air, more exposed and potentially caught off-guard.

See, this is why no one likes you Royce.

Get 'Em on Red
Bluff: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20 plus Expertise: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
If that is at least 15 + 1.5xCR, their flat-footed to all until my next turn (and if not, still flat-footed to me at least)
Attack v EAC: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 1 = 16 for Fire: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 2) + 3 = 6

Kevan hits the 'close roof' button. Hopefully with that section of the ladder gone, the roof will close.

The roof starts to slowly close...

Status: bold may post. Roof closing.
LNA-464 8/42SP;
Barat Oza 0/5THP; 22/66SP; 6/7rp; inspiring words has been used on him.
Royce's mates
Blue - 14 damage;
red - on ladder 10' above your prize. FF to all.
Kevan Cukoloff 28/42SP; - junksword in hand;
Aramesh Maageri

"You should have left this to the prof... Us, You should have left this to us. Leave while you still can."

Elena stays where she is and fires a sneaky warning shot.

trick attack vs Royce to cause FF: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (12) + 16 = 28
ranged vs KAC: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
piercing damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
trick damage: 3d8 ⇒ (6, 7, 2) = 15

Royce is in the enercoptor so not really a target. Blue and Red goons are though.

The sound of combat almost drowns out the crackle of the comm unit and the sound of Arda’s voice. “What in tarnation’s goin’ on down there? Whatever ya done, it’s alerted every damn body on the train, and...” She trails off. “I can’t get in there with the other chopper down there, even if the bulls weren’t all riled up to shoot me down. ‘Specially not with y’all so close to the—”
The comm goes silent with a blast of static.

Red goon then.

Barat heads over to finish off the goon in the car, leaving the dangling one to the people who are better with ranged weapons.

entropic strike: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
Acid and Blunt: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (6, 3) + 10 = 19

Barat finishes off the goon already in the car.

Looking up you see a third goon starting down the ladder when the pilot suddenly opens the door and jumps down to join him. Gosh, that seems strange and he only just makes it through the closing roof.

Speaking of closing the roof, that now seems a genius move as you notice through the opening... that the train is only moments away from a mountain - presumably a tunnel... and
An almighty crash echos as the enercoptor with its remaining crew smash into the side of the mountain.

Royce, a look of horror on his face recovers his feet in record time and, opening one of the metal lockers, dives into it, closing it behind him.

Out of combat

The grav-train rushes on through darkness broken by the regular flickering of lights mounted on the tunnel walls. The sound of whistling wind overhead is replaced by an ominous silence as the train barrels down the tunnel at top speed, its frictionless runners barely making enough sound to echo off the cavernous walls as they fly by.

Suddenly, your comm units crackle to life, and after a moment of static, you recognize Arda’s voice. “Come in! Are ya alive in there? Did ya make it?”

Kevan here Kevan replies while leaning against the locker that Royce dived into. Yeah, we're fine. Just had to deal with some ... erm .... complications. I guess we'll see you on the other side

I hope