Legacy of Fire: Module 2: House of the Beast (Inactive)

Game Master BloodWolven

West first, north second?
Anticipating combat, Vivi heals herself of her self damage CLW: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12 (back to full)
Unless someone stops her, she begins to move silently in this direction, watching for traps or enemies as she does so.

stealth: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Short version, my brain is a bit of a mental thoroughfare, a bit of extra planar heritage from more then 2 planes actually. Its currently a relatively friendly Valkyrie, it was an Erinyes before, the Valkyrie is rather friendly actually, as in, she is not trying to convince me to sell my soul to hell all the time, praising the glories of Eiseth

Vivi rolls her eyes at that name.
Whenever she was not giving lectures on proper tea ettiquette, seriously I prefered booze anyway

Said Valkyrie is more powerful so her personality actually shines through on occasssion.
Especially since I just got ressurected by a Gorrumite priest. So it would be in a way rude to keep her shut down. She is kind of the second "guest" I have that does not try to corrupt me to one of the lower planes, so, yeah, progress!
It has been that way since I could think. The joys of growing up with imaginary "friends", I am, to this day, amazed I killed nobody by accident as a teenager.

But, lets get back to slaying Gnolls shall we?

She says, being remarkably upbeat about the whole thing.

Liam nods, but from he ways his brows are furrowed it's clear that he doesn't really understand.

When Vivi moves off, he follows, staying close to her since she's...uh, whatever she is. He is not as quiet as she is.

Stealth: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12

Heading West out of the great dome you see two massive doors covered in centipedes and other massive creatures. The doors are 40 feet tall and each are 15 feet wide. One of the doors stands ajar, enough for a human to easily get through. You could try to shut the door or open it further.

Beyond the door you find two flights of staircases that stretch to the right and left, then combine together 150 feet below to a massive courtyard. There are stone statues of snarling gargoyles all along the path on both sides of the staircases.

As Aukan and Vivi get through the door and you hear hollering. Vivi and Aukan act in surprise round after a volley of 12 archers falls upon them.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

He is yelling as he moves past the group that was just a moment following behind him, "Get back! They have us pinned down!"

Agreed
If retreating is hard to do, Vivi casts obscuring mists

12d20 ⇒ (2, 7, 15, 6, 14, 11, 1, 1, 13, 4, 8, 18) = 100

Vivi gets hit by one arrow.
damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 plus poison Fort DC 14, 2 saves, or 1d4 ⇒ 2 dex damage.

Round 1

Vivi and Aukan rush back as arrows hail upon the doors and stone path.

What do you do? What do you say?

fort: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 BLYAD
fort: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23 Better

F$~&ing Cukas, ok, I see several possible ploys. First, I cast a bunch of mists, but honestly thats iffy. Second, this dungeon is looping around things. Maybe we can get at them from an oblique angle. Hmm, can any of you make ghost sounds? I do one casting of mist, one of you makes ghost sounds in the mist pretending we are still there, while we head north and hopefuly wrap around the buggers.
She pauses.

Third option, we pretend, very loudly, that we are 2 man down and cant move Aukan, they could possibly be dumb enough to fall for that but its not a very plausible bluff.

perception: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21

He agrees, "I like the second option, mist and noise to draw their attention, then try the North route."

"I'll go with whatever." Liam says over his shoulder, as he casually flings a bit of acid into the fog.

Acid Splash, just aiming in the general direction of where the gnolls were to keep their heads down. I don't really expect to hit anything, but I'll roll just for fun.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
Damage, Acid: 1d3 ⇒ 1
Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 14

Perception: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (11) + 19 = 30

"Not something I normally prepare, no. No illusionary sounds from me."

Any of you have mage hand? Or open/close? Either could be used to make sounds from a distance. She pauses I think none of us do but

Grabbing some derelict stones...

Sounds can be made in a lot of ways though!

She moves north, occassionally throwing a random stone into the stationary fog, thus hoping to keep the Gnolls attention focused on the door.

Aukan picks up a few stones to aid Vivi. Then heads to the North entrance.

The north entrance is much more rubble strewn and opens up to winding staircase that go to small landings. No creatures are apparently there.

"So, up? Semes the choice."

With stealth he leads the group down the staircases using as much cover as possible.

stealth: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Vivi casts Divine Favor on herself as she tags alongside.

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21 Second one cant make 30

Blyad, Centipede swarm, other then creating water on top of it, I have nothing to inconvenience it.

How far away is it? Swarms are kind of slow

It sounds like your ruse has worked as more arrows land among the mist.

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perception: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33
perception: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21

I can't help against centipedes, either.

Perception: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (14) + 19 = 33

Perception: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (6) + 19 = 25

Auso specifically ignores the verbal activity from the gnolls, worried more about physical confrontation than verbal.

"I really should carry something for swarms."

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
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Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

He blurts out as he hears and looks over the side to see the swarm as well, "OH NO! I don't have anything for swarms either lets back up, Sassarra still shoot it when it comes up we will cover as much as we can."

Round 1

He moves back to the side of Sassarra, ready to slice if needed.

The first of the centipedes are near the edge of the platform. The full swarm will be upon the platform likely next round!

Round 1
What do you do?

She spends a moment swirling water around her to give it some extra force, then sends a wave rushing across them.

Move to gather power, standard for a pushing infusion
pushing water blast: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
damage(B): 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (4, 1) + 7 = 12
bull rush maneuver: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Round 1

Sassarra hits the few visible centipdedes knocking them off the wall. Aukan moves back to protect Sassarra if need be.

Round 2

Making use of the fact that swarms are not known for their great intellect, she mimicks Sasarra action, casting create water on top of the swarm (which doesnt actually do much) and then moves away from both Aukan and Sasarra, seeking to draww the swarms ire by pretending to be the kineticist.

Liam moves back, having no way to affect the swarm.

Sassarra will continue to fire at the swarms, continuing to gather power in order to keep pushing them back

water blast: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
damage(B): 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (2, 1) + 7 = 10
Bull rush: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

water blast: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
damage(B): 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (5, 3) + 7 = 15
Bull rush: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

water blast: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
damage(B): 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (2, 3) + 7 = 12
Bull rush: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

water blast: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
damage(B): 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (2, 6) + 7 = 15
Bull rush: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

It takes a few rounds before no more centipedes come over the lip of the platform. Slowly heading down more centipedes come up on the other side at the base platform. Your group backs up again and Sassrra smashes them again with water.

It has been 3 minutes or 30 rounds since you created the mists at the other door.

"Shall we stealthily try to get to the gnolls now?" He asks checking for strategies.

"Do we have to? If we can find another way around . . .." He starts looking back through his notes to see if any inspiration for such a route can be found.

lets try
She casts divine favor and protection from evil upon herself

Stealth: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

before seeking to stealthily approach the gnolls, she is not very good about it.

Round A
He states in hushed words, "We are working on killing all the gnolls and any reinforcements that the Carrion King might call upon." Then he heads off one of those in lead with greatsword in his hands. Moving from one object to the next.

stealth: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

He tries to keep quiet but knows he isn't very good at it hearing himself and others.

perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Round B
stealth: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

30 feet of stealth movement, so he is now 70 feet from the outliers of the gnolls.

perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

Round A

There is no chance for the gnolls to hear you as you start out, they might see you as you move around the great dome to the platforms. You are a 100 feet away from the bottom platform.

Time for your next round of stealth and their perceptions... Using stealth most of you move 20 or 30 feet. As you double move. You are not in combat yet but for ease sake we are going to use rounds, let's use letters.

Round B

right behind you
perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
stealth: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

Moving like a shadow, Vivi follows Aukan.

Liam does his best to skulk along with the others.

Round A
Stealth: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16
Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

Round B
Stealth: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27

round A
stealth: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16
perception: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25

round B
stealth: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31
perception: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20

A
Perception: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (5) + 19 = 24
Stealth: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14

B
Perception: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (11) + 19 = 30
Stealth: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

<snicker> Stealth? What's Stealth?

After Round B, Aukan is 70 feet from the platform that most of the gnolls stand upon.

Round C

Round D

The one gnoll who noticed something moving, drew back and shot at Aukan.

Round C
stealth: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

30 feet of stealth movement, so he is now 40 feet from the outliers of the gnolls.

perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Round 1

As he has been shot at he explodes from cover to charge the closest gnoll.

Large +1 Cold Iron Dragon slaying Greatsword of Legacy: 1d20 + 14 - 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 14 - 1 + 2 + 2 = 22
damage: 3d6 + 10 + 3 + 2d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 2) + 10 + 3 + (3, 5) = 33

SURPISE DOGFACES
34 HP start of round
Power attack with vicious greatsword charge: 1d20 + 2 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 1 + 2 = 23
Damage: 2d6 + 4 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3, 5) + 4 + 3 + 1 = 16
Base + STR(2handed) + Power attack + enchantment
Vicious: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7

Self damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

33 HP if this hits, 23 Damage to Gnoll.
AC -2 because charging till the end of her turn, now 17.

So, Varvara initiates combat while we are all more than 70' away? Just verifying.

Round C

Given that they've been spotted, she stops sneaking. Standing still, she begins to turn the air around her to water. It swirls around her and she fires at the archer.

Gather power, blast with extended range. 5' step closer. Some of us aren't the type to charge in.

water blast: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
damage(B): 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (3, 6) + 7 = 16

So, Varvara initiates combat while we are all more than 70' away? Just verifying.

Following Aukan along, iirc i got the same speed he has, and Aukan initiated. Vivi has like, 8 wisdom and probably assumed you are relatively close behind her:)

Round C
Stealth: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21
Round D
Stealth: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12

Liam's luck runs out and he clatters a bit. I'm also moving slower, in medium armor. I'll get there in a minute.

Okay, so, more at the 40' range, then. Got it.

Auso will loose an arrow, hoping for some luck . . ..

MW Str Composite Shortbow: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15 -2 if over 70'
Piercing: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Round 1

Sassarra sees Aukan being shot upon and returns fire the archer takes the blast of water in the face.

Most of the gnoll archers were waiting but still unaware, with their fellow shooting Aukan and a blast of water hitting him they all take a moment to breathe before shooting at a target. Some release the hyenas. There is about 20 gnolls in total with 7 hyenas and two hyenadrons.

The hyenas were pulling on the chains holding them, once released they charge forward. Seven of them at Aukan, only three gets an attack.

Liam double moves forward. Auso being the 4th person behind Aukan means you are about 60 feet away from the enemy's front line. Auso releases an arrow into the mass of gnoll archers but with no cry of pain you don't think you hit one.

Now being surrounded by hyenas he opts for a cleave instead of a charge bringing down his blade hard upon them. Vivi would have to charge past the hyenas to get to a gnoll so instead she goes and finishes off one of the hyenas or just double moves to be adjacent to two of the gnolls. They hyenadons move forward carefully through the throng of archers standing between the archers and yourselves. Three gargoyles animate and move down, landing on stone outcroppings near the hyenadons.

Two arrows pierce Aukan's flesh, 11 damage, whereas Sassarra gets hit with four arrows! Taking 25 damage. Aukan great cleaves the hyenas into bloody pieces.

Round 2

Round 1

Sassarra sees Aukan being shot upon and returns fire the archer takes the blast of water in the face.

Most of the gnoll archers were waiting but still unaware, with their fellow shooting Aukan and a blast of water hitting him they all take a moment to breathe before shooting at a target. Some release the hyenas. There is about 20 gnolls in total with 7 hyenas and two hyenadrons.

The hyenas were pulling on the chains holding them, once released they charge forward. Seven of them at Aukan, only three gets an attack.

Liam double moves forward now adjacent to Vivi should she have stopped at Aukan or 10 feet from Aukan. Auso being the 4th person behind Aukan means you are about 60 feet away from the enemy's front line. Auso releases an arrow into the mass of gnoll archers but with no cry of pain you don't think you hit one.

Now being surrounded by hyenas he opts for a cleave instead of a charge bringing down his blade hard upon them. Vivi would have to charge past the hyenas to get to a gnoll so instead she goes and finishes off one of the hyenas or just double moves to be adjacent to two of the gnolls. They hyenadons move forward carefully through the throng of archers standing between the archers and yourselves. Three gargoyles animate and move down, landing on stone outcroppings near the hyenadons.

Two arrows pierce Aukan's flesh, 11 damage, whereas Sassarra gets hit with four arrows! Taking 25 damage. Aukan great cleaves the hyenas into bloody pieces.

Round 2

Sassarra will break for cover, as she can't take that kind of attention. Once there, she will begin gathering water energy for next round.

Auso will move closer, shooting past his companions at an archer in the back.

MW Str Composite Shortbow: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
Piercing: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Round 1
Aukan slices down three of the hyenas around him.

Round 2

Sassara breaks for cover and prepares for the next round. Auso shoots and thinks he hits, it is hard to tell, perception DC 30. Sassara got hit by one arrow taking 3 damage. Aukan continues to slice at the hyenas finishing them off around him. One bite gets through Aukan´s defenses, he takes 7 damage also 5 arrows hit him, taking 2d8 + 5 + 16 ⇒ (6, 4) + 5 + 16 = 31 damage.

Round 3