GM_DBH's Curse Of The Crimson Throne
Game Master
DBH
The city of Korvosa has dark and deadly secrets. Those secrets are coming home to roost as some unlikely heroes are drawn into the underbelly in search of answers to their pasts.
With the plague’s final defeat, Korvosa settles in to a wounded silence, as if the citizens don’t quite believe that the epidemic has come to an end. At first, it seems as if the city is slowly healing and recovering from the tragedies it has suffered, but it soon becomes apparent that the damage dealt to Korvosa during the riots after Eodred II’s death and by the plague itself might have been even greater than anyone feared—and could be just the beginning of more sinister threats.
Loot sheet
Korvosa
Handout 1
Korvosa & Wards
VC note
Old Korvosa
Old Korvosa streets
Pilt's palace
Combat:
The party
Are you sure you want to do that?
Map updated.
C7
This large room might once have been an attic storage area, but the rafters above now brood over an empty chamber. To the northwest, a large portion of the roof and floor below have collapsed entirely, leaving a void looking out over the sodden skyline of Old Korvosa.
The area near the opening to the city is unstable and crumbling.
What are you doing now?
Female Human Cleric of Milani (Merciful Healer) 9| hp -50- 66/66 (0 NL) | AC 21, t 13, ff 19 | Fort +8, Ref +8, Will +12 | Init +4 | Perc +5 | Spd 20 ft. | Channel Positive Energy 6/6 | Restorative Touch 7/7 | wand of CLW (38/50) | wand of CMW (18/50) | wand of CSW (37/50) | wand of spiritual weapon (41/50) | Conditions/Buffs:
Kayleigh is preoccupied with a potential upcoming climbing test and doesn't notice anything else.
Kayleigh Fairwind Perception Check: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
Are you sure you want to do that?
Sorry, only Vedika should make the perception check.
Female Vishkanya Unchained Rogue 3/Sorcerer 4/Arcane Trickster 2 | 51/51 HP | AC 17 T 13 FF 14 | Fort +4 Ref +9 Will +8 | Initiative +3 | Perception +14 {+1 vs. traps} (trap spotter) | Serpent's Fangs 7/7 rounds | Toxic 3/3 | Sorcerer Spells: 1st—7/7 2nd—6/6 3rd—4/4
Sorry 'bout that!
Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21
Vedika manages to haul herself up to a damaged roof section and she peers in. Then, squirming to reach a spot where she can stand, she calls down, "Looks unstable up here. One second."
She rummages around in her pack, then she scribbles a note (???) on a piece of paper, crumples it into a ball, and throws it down to Kaylegh.
Yes, I have the message cantrip, but this is funnier.
Female Human Cleric of Milani (Merciful Healer) 9| hp -50- 66/66 (0 NL) | AC 21, t 13, ff 19 | Fort +8, Ref +8, Will +12 | Init +4 | Perc +5 | Spd 20 ft. | Channel Positive Energy 6/6 | Restorative Touch 7/7 | wand of CLW (38/50) | wand of CMW (18/50) | wand of CSW (37/50) | wand of spiritual weapon (41/50) | Conditions/Buffs:
Kayleigh picks up Vedika's litter with a sigh before suddenly realizing that maybe there's more to the ball of paper than just being a piece of trash. She stifles a gasp after reading the message and then turns to Ariadne...then Brigita...and finally Zahur before handing the note to the latter...the party member she judges best able to climb the rope and swiftly go to Vedika's aid.
"Vedika fears she's not alone up there," the cleric whispers to Ariadne and Brigita. "There must be a staircase around here somewhere! I'm going to find one and go up to help her! Or at least create a distraction!"
Kayleigh Fairwind Perception Check (Doorway/Staircase?): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
I have no idea how to respond to Vedika's questions without giving away the game.
Female Vishkanya Unchained Rogue 3/Sorcerer 4/Arcane Trickster 2 | 51/51 HP | AC 17 T 13 FF 14 | Fort +4 Ref +9 Will +8 | Initiative +3 | Perception +14 {+1 vs. traps} (trap spotter) | Serpent's Fangs 7/7 rounds | Toxic 3/3 | Sorcerer Spells: 1st—7/7 2nd—6/6 3rd—4/4
Normally you'd just reply in a fashion that doesn't give away the game, like "If it's unstable you should come back down" or "Stay there Vedika, just throw the rope and we'll try it anyway" or "We're looking for another way up" so that it gets across whether you want Vedika to come back down or not, but it's so cute that Kayleigh is completely guileless. :)
Female Human Magus (Armored Battlemage) 9 | HP: 91/91| AC: Current AC 24 (27/29 W Shield spell), 14 (18) Touch, 21 (23/25)Flatfooted | CMB: +8, CMD: 20 | Fort: +9, Reflex: +6, Will: +9 (+7)| Init: +2 | Arcane pool 9/10
"If we make enough noise going it, it should draw their attention. Might give her the opportunity to get the drop on them from behind." Ariadne replies.
Are you sure you want to do that?
Vedika gets a look at the creatures hiding in the room, they seem to be avoiding the daylight.
This hunched-over wretch has long, pliable arms like tentacles capped with five wide, spiny claws.
Map updated. There is only the one stairway up so it is most likely guarded.
Also the creatures know Vedika is there. Grappling hook hitting the roof nearby and no stealth climbing. :)
What now?
Female Vishkanya Unchained Rogue 3/Sorcerer 4/Arcane Trickster 2 | 51/51 HP | AC 17 T 13 FF 14 | Fort +4 Ref +9 Will +8 | Initiative +3 | Perception +14 {+1 vs. traps} (trap spotter) | Serpent's Fangs 7/7 rounds | Toxic 3/3 | Sorcerer Spells: 1st—7/7 2nd—6/6 3rd—4/4
Who said anything about a grappling hook? Free climbing baby! But you are right that I did not stealth climb! :D
Male N half-orc brawler (hinyasi) 8 | HP: 101/101 | AC: 23 (16 Tch, 18 Fl) | CMB: +14*, CMD: 29* | F: +12, R: +12, W: +7 | Init: +3 | Perc: +13, SM +13 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: none.
"I'll check on her." Zahur says, before climbing after the girl as deftly as possible.
Taking 10 if possible for 23, otherwise...
Climb: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15
Are you sure you want to do that?
Zahur scrambles up to join Vedika.
Zahur can see the creatures lurking in the shadows. So far they seem to be waiting for people to enter the room.
What now?
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Are you sure you want to do that?
One of the creatures coughs awkwardly as you hang there looking at them. "Come here often?"
What are you doing?
Female Human Cleric of Milani (Merciful Healer) 9| hp -50- 66/66 (0 NL) | AC 21, t 13, ff 19 | Fort +8, Ref +8, Will +12 | Init +4 | Perc +5 | Spd 20 ft. | Channel Positive Energy 6/6 | Restorative Touch 7/7 | wand of CLW (38/50) | wand of CMW (18/50) | wand of CSW (37/50) | wand of spiritual weapon (41/50) | Conditions/Buffs:
Kayleigh waits semi-patiently for a knotted rope to drop down from above to make any climb she might have to make a lot easier.
Hey--we're back.
Female Vishkanya Unchained Rogue 3/Sorcerer 4/Arcane Trickster 2 | 51/51 HP | AC 17 T 13 FF 14 | Fort +4 Ref +9 Will +8 | Initiative +3 | Perception +14 {+1 vs. traps} (trap spotter) | Serpent's Fangs 7/7 rounds | Toxic 3/3 | Sorcerer Spells: 1st—7/7 2nd—6/6 3rd—4/4
Vedika whispers to Zahur, "Cover my back."
Then she ties a rope to a convenient post and drops the line over the edge, careful to lash it to two supports in case one gives way in the creaky remnants of the building.
Female Human Cleric of Milani (Merciful Healer) 9| hp -50- 66/66 (0 NL) | AC 21, t 13, ff 19 | Fort +8, Ref +8, Will +12 | Init +4 | Perc +5 | Spd 20 ft. | Channel Positive Energy 6/6 | Restorative Touch 7/7 | wand of CLW (38/50) | wand of CMW (18/50) | wand of CSW (37/50) | wand of spiritual weapon (41/50) | Conditions/Buffs:
REMINDER: Kayleigh can (and will) spam guidance to help Ariadne, Brigita, and herself attempt the climb. I was figuring on having Kayleigh go last; that way, she can heal anyone who fails on the Climb check.
Female Human Alchemist 8 | HP: 58/59(16)| AC: 18 (20 mutagen) (22 barkskin) touch 13, flat footed 16 | CMB: +7, CMD: 22 | Fort: +9, Reflex: +9, Will: +3| Init: +2 | perception +16(+18 ha) | active conditions: ]barkskin, heightened awareness, endure elements, false life, mutagen, protection from energy(fire, acid), resist energy(electricity), tears to wine, waterproof, all 24 hours or 90 minutes
climb: 1d20 + 1 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 1 + 5 = 17
Brig is the first to grab the rope, her big hand wrapping around the hemp before she hauls herself up an arm's length, biceps bulging, then another, and another, feeling Kayleigh's magic wrap around her with every advancement.
Female Human Magus (Armored Battlemage) 9 | HP: 91/91| AC: Current AC 24 (27/29 W Shield spell), 14 (18) Touch, 21 (23/25)Flatfooted | CMB: +8, CMD: 20 | Fort: +9, Reflex: +6, Will: +9 (+7)| Init: +2 | Arcane pool 9/10
Taking a deep breath, Ariadne prepares herself and begins the painstaking process of climbing the rope.
Climb (in armor)/Guidance: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 1 = 13
Female Human Cleric of Milani (Merciful Healer) 9| hp -50- 66/66 (0 NL) | AC 21, t 13, ff 19 | Fort +8, Ref +8, Will +12 | Init +4 | Perc +5 | Spd 20 ft. | Channel Positive Energy 6/6 | Restorative Touch 7/7 | wand of CLW (38/50) | wand of CMW (18/50) | wand of CSW (37/50) | wand of spiritual weapon (41/50) | Conditions/Buffs:
"After you!" Kayleigh says to Laori with a polite smile...one that falters a bit when the cleric realizes she's been left alone with the way-too-happy Kuthonite with a spiked chain. Nonetheless, Kayleigh casts guidance on the woman and motions toward the rope.
I'll roll Kayleigh's Climb check in a spoiler for now, just in case someone falls and needs healing or something else unexpected happens to delay her ascent....
Are you sure you want to do that?
Awaiting a new player so it will be slow.
Climb DC10 with the rope.
We have Vedika & Brigita at the top now. You can see the area where the roof is unsafe on the map.
Everybody else is coming up the rope one at a time. The posts start to creak dangerously when more than two people are on the rope.
What now?
Female Human Cleric of Milani (Merciful Healer) 9| hp -50- 66/66 (0 NL) | AC 21, t 13, ff 19 | Fort +8, Ref +8, Will +12 | Init +4 | Perc +5 | Spd 20 ft. | Channel Positive Energy 6/6 | Restorative Touch 7/7 | wand of CLW (38/50) | wand of CMW (18/50) | wand of CSW (37/50) | wand of spiritual weapon (41/50) | Conditions/Buffs:
Yeah, I was assuming one at a time...at least until the screaming starts! ;)
So that would make the order: Brigita, Ariadne, Laori, Kayleigh.
Female Human Alchemist 8 | HP: 58/59(16)| AC: 18 (20 mutagen) (22 barkskin) touch 13, flat footed 16 | CMB: +7, CMD: 22 | Fort: +9, Reflex: +9, Will: +3| Init: +2 | perception +16(+18 ha) | active conditions: ]barkskin, heightened awareness, endure elements, false life, mutagen, protection from energy(fire, acid), resist energy(electricity), tears to wine, waterproof, all 24 hours or 90 minutes
One at a time! Especially the very heavy Brig
Are you sure you want to do that?
Still waiting for Emi to post, until then what are the two on the rope doing? You do not have surprise on the Chokers in the room you're trying to enter.
Female Human Alchemist 8 | HP: 58/59(16)| AC: 18 (20 mutagen) (22 barkskin) touch 13, flat footed 16 | CMB: +7, CMD: 22 | Fort: +9, Reflex: +9, Will: +3| Init: +2 | perception +16(+18 ha) | active conditions: ]barkskin, heightened awareness, endure elements, false life, mutagen, protection from energy(fire, acid), resist energy(electricity), tears to wine, waterproof, all 24 hours or 90 minutes
We don't know anything about whatever is on the roof, do we? The climbers I mean.
Are you sure you want to do that?
No, you haven't climbed up to the the roof level.
Female Human Cleric of Milani (Merciful Healer) 9| hp -50- 66/66 (0 NL) | AC 21, t 13, ff 19 | Fort +8, Ref +8, Will +12 | Init +4 | Perc +5 | Spd 20 ft. | Channel Positive Energy 6/6 | Restorative Touch 7/7 | wand of CLW (38/50) | wand of CMW (18/50) | wand of CSW (37/50) | wand of spiritual weapon (41/50) | Conditions/Buffs:
Clank (Kayleigh) and Jangles (Laori; NPC) will continue to wait their turns on ground level, I suppose. Might be a good opportunity for Emi to happen by.
Female Human Magus (Armored Battlemage) 9 | HP: 91/91| AC: Current AC 24 (27/29 W Shield spell), 14 (18) Touch, 21 (23/25)Flatfooted | CMB: +8, CMD: 20 | Fort: +9, Reflex: +6, Will: +9 (+7)| Init: +2 | Arcane pool 9/10
GM_DBH wrote: Still waiting for Emi to post, until then what are the two on the rope doing? You do not have surprise on the Chokers in the room you're trying to enter. Climbing?
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