GM Top's Dungeon Delver's

Game Master Pete H.

Bilos is content to observe the interaction.

Is it watching us? Is it waiting for something? Ander asks

Crud, this thing was using detect thoughts while chatting. And it’s important now. Alright, it can really only see three of you since everyone hid at the door so Halali, Ruya and Dran need to make a DC 14 Will save against a mind effecting spell like ability. Failure just means your surface thoughts are being read. Those three may also make a trained spellcraft check to ID what the creature is ‘casting’.

Kaz finally gets around to trying to read this thing’s aura. He quickly gets the familiar taste of evil in his mouth, though it is faint.

The creature does a super quick flying flip and then broadcasts into everyone’s mind, ”Short Hairy things boring, only small minds. Done now.” The summoning circle flickers and goes out!

The wizard at the desk says, ”OH S+*!!” and dives under it.

Initiative
Halali: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Dran: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16
Grunigon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Bilos: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Ruya: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Ander: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Kaztor: 1d20 ⇒ 15

Enemy: 1d20 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 1 + 4 = 14

Round 1: Wut is dis thing?
Bilos
Dran (will save)
Kaztor
Nggilth-tsa
Ander
Halali (will save)
Grunigon
Ruya (will save)

Bold may act!

Sill save vs spe;;: 1d20 + 6 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 5 = 18 Ha! Not even Dran knows what he is thinking. :)

Was afeard o' that. Dran says as he swift casts a spell enhancing his defenses Protection from Evil and steps up to swing.

Greatsword: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 102d6 + 4 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 = 7

Will DC14: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 2 = 26 assume Hardy applies

"Ha! You don't know do you?!"

"And who're you calling 'hairy', I exfoliate with sea salt and kelp scrub every night!"

Bilos moves to the door and does his usual thing.

Telekinteic Projectile: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Ruya moves in and goes thud.

Vulcan Cudgel: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

”Prepare to be smote, evil nasty thing,” Kaz calls out as he pulls his axe and boldly strides forward.

Could someone move me on the map, please? Thanks.

Moved you a double move since a single did not get you to the creature.

I'll assume Ruya's first roll to be the requested Will Save since it isn't her turn yet. I also moved her back to her starting position.

Ruya feels the creature's mind get into her thoughts. It's probably something like 'I want to hit that thing really hard all this talking sucks even if most of it is in Halali's head' or similar.

Dran charges in like the studly dwarf he is! He swings hard, but the creature does a very elegant barrel roll over his blade. It almost seems to be taunting him.

Bilos moves up and drills the creature with a book. A small bruise forms where it hit. The wizard would probably be annoyed by his books being used this way, but he's hiding like a coward and never saw it.

Kaz moves in and declares that this enemy shall die! (no reason not to activate smite, it's a swift action and grants you a bonus to AC)

The creature floats up a little bit, still in reach but now significantly harder to flank. The bruise looks like it heals a bit. It turns towards the phantom and its thoughts bore into her mind. All her fears from her former life crash down upon her.

What a failure! You will never amount to anything! Why did you leave that rake out in the garden I almost tripped!

Ruya, DC 16 Will save or be frightened for One Round and take 1d4 ⇒ 1 points of Wisdom Damage

Round 1: Wut is dis thing?
Bilos
Dran
Kaztor (Smiting, +1 AC)
Nggilth-tsa (-1 HP, -2 AC 1 rd)
Ander
Halali
Grunigon
Ruya (DC 16 Will Save)

Bold may act!

Frightened: A frightened creature flees from the source of its fear as best it can. If unable to flee, it may fight. A frightened creature takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. A frightened creature can use special abilities, including spells, to f lee; indeed, the creature must use such means if they are the only way to escape.

Grunigon moves in to the room, listening to the banter of his friends. "You exfoliate? I thought I was the strangest dwarf here!"

Unsure what the thing is or what will or won't affect it he targets it with an Evil Eye hex, trying to weaken its armor. Will Save DC13. Fail means that the effect lasts 5 rounds. Save still means that it lasts 1 round, if it is affected at all?

Will DC 13: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

Grunigon feels his hex worked, but not for long.

You know I almost liked you Halali thinks at the blob-creature until the 'hairy' comment.

Stepping to the side, Halali draws out the longer of her primary weapons. Attempting to bring the crtter back down to earth, she whips the weighted end of the kusarigama in an effort to encircle the creature. Thaumaturgic runes may have failed, but sturdy steel might still succeed.

grapple, kusarigama: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Or not.

Sorry, too much 2e, where minions always share your turn.

Will Save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

"Forget this, I'm out of here."

No map away, so assume she flees this round, then returns next and ends up in the same spot.

I knew it... Ander says as he rumbles forward and quickly lowers his gun and snaps off a round at the creature.
attack, PBS, Precise shot: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 7 + 1 = 241d12 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10

Ruya runs away. Not a bad call. This thing will probably wipe the floor with the pathfinders.

Ander drills it with a nice shot, causing an odd seafoam colored blood spray onto the floor.

Halali steps back, draws out a neat looking weapon and confidently wraps it around the creature's tendrils... which then just slide free. Should probably aim for the body if a grapple is the goal.

Round 2: Dun mattah wut it is, it gunna die!
Bilos
Dran
Kaztor (Smiting, +1 AC)
Nggilth-tsa (-11 HP, -2 AC 1 rd)
Grunigon
Ander
Halali
Ruya (Fleeing)

Bold may act!

Dran 5' steps and to make room for more of the team, Swift casts Diving Favor and swings. Taste me steel ya ball o' slime!

MW Greatsword: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 7 + 2 = 252d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 5) + 4 + 2 = 15

True to his word, the paladin tries to smite the awful enemy no longer contained in the summoning circle.

Smite attack 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 1 = 9
Smite damage 1d8 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 3 = 7

The god Gorum blesses his warrior in this most holy of things, fighting. Dran slashes hard into the creature and is rewarded with a glorious spray of blood.

The god Torag thinks that Kaz should be in the forge working on crafting something. His aim is very poor, no blood for him.

Round 2: Dun mattah wut it is, it gunna die!
Bilos
Dran
Kaztor (Smiting, +1 AC)
Nggilth-tsa (-26 HP, -2 AC 1 rd)
Grunigon
Ander
Halali
Ruya (Fleeing)

Bold may act!

Bilos hopes Maren isn't particularly fond of all these things.

Telekinteic Projectile: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Whomever Maren might be, they certainly aren’t paying any attention right now. Perhaps if Bilos sacrificed a goat to them? That might do the trick. Certainly couldn’t hurt. His book flies well wide.

The creature gently floats over the pathfinders and then lashes out with many tendrils!

vs Dran: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27 for 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
vs Kaz: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19 for 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
vs Halali: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21 for 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
vs Dran: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20 for 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Dran has two Fort Saves, Kaz and Halali have one each. The save won’t get bonuses from Hardy. Roll your own 1d4 duration.

Save Info: Any creature that comes into contact with the enzyme must succeed at a DC 18 Fortitude save or take a –2 penalty on attack rolls, ability checks, and skill checks for 1d4 rounds. If a creature is affected by multiple pain touch attacks, the duration stacks but the penalty doesn’t. This is a pain effect.

Rounds 2 & 3: Dun mattah wut it is, it gunna die!
Bilos
Dran (-9)
Kaztor (-4, Smiting, +1 AC)
Nggilth-tsa (-24 HP, -2 AC 1 rd)
Grunigon
Ander
Halali (-5)
Ruya (Coming Back)

Bold may act!

Hold still, ya slimy worm...It'll be less painful... Ander says as he quickly loads a round and fires in a smooth motion.

bang, pbs precise: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 1 = 81d12 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

...and the gun jams. The rifledwarf start swearing and tries to clear the dud.

Fort 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Duration 1d4 ⇒ 4

Note that the second hit should miss due to +2 AC from Protection from evil. No. That is wrong. Current AC with PfE is 20[/ooc]

Fort 1: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 2 = 9 Grr

Duration: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Fort 2: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 2 = 16 Grr again

Duration: 1d4 ⇒ 3

I think Halali may have 1hp too much damage on the tracker GM? You rolled 4 damage.

Also, has more than 1 hour elapsed since fighting the plants and shard golem? If so, Halali was hit. If not, mage armour plus her dodge bonus vs flyers would make it a miss. (And sorry for not updating tagline).

Fort vs pain: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8duration: 1d4 ⇒ 2

"Aaagghh!! That's how you repay civility?! Fine! Have some of your own!"

Halali invokes the wrath of a dwarven host upon Nggilth-tsa, cursing it in return.

Battle Spirit Hampering Hex: -2 to AC and CMD for 2 rounds, Will DC14 reduces duration to 1 round. (Supernatural effect, not mind-affecting).

And 5' step.

Seeing the thing flailing around and hurting several people at once Grunigon uses the Evil Eye on it again, but this time targeting its ability to make an accurate attack.

Evil Eye -2 to hit. DC13 Will save. Fail means that the effect lasts 5 rounds. Save still means that it lasts 1 round.

Names are dumb, especially people who would summon demons. Even if they are tiny and cute and annoying.

Telekinteic Projectile: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Well more than one hour has passed. Bureaucracy and travel across the city takes a lot of time.

Will vs. Grunigon Hex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27
Will vs. Halali Hex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

The onslought of witchery curses continues, both Halali and Grunigon casting their dooms upon the evil aberration. It's mind resists, somewhat. A voice echoes in everyone's heads.

"Joke, civility is. Illusions used when wanting something."

Bilos finds the creature to be an easier target, drilling it again with another book. This one was a really heavy one too, that bruise might even bleed!

Ander also finds it an easy target. If only his damned gun would shoot! Oh wait, looks like the powder was wet. Gotta clear it out and try again.

Ruya realizes it was actually her sister that left the rake in the garden, not her. It wasn't her fault at all! She better get back and confront her fears by hitting them.

Round 3: Dun mattah wut it is, it gunna die!
Bilos
Dran (-9, 6 rds -2 on d20 checks)
Kaztor (-4, Smiting for +1 AC, 4 rds -2 on d20 checks)
Nggilth-tsa (-27 HP, -2 AC 1 rd, -2 to Hit 1 rd)
Grunigon
Ander (jammed)
Halali (-4, 1 rd -2 on d20 checks)
Ruya (Coming Back)

Bold may act!

Kaz again tries to smite the awful enemy, even though he wasn’t feeling the best after suffering a wound.

Smite attack with minus 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 5 + 1 - 2 = 17
Smite damage 1d8 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 3 = 8

Dran uses Fervor to close some of his wounds before attacking again.

Lay on Hands: 1d6 ⇒ 2

MW Greatsword: 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 2 - 2 = 122d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 + 2 = 9

Kaz’s painful wounds juuust barely restrict his swing. Enough for the weapon to skim off the creature’s side.

Dran’s god has failed him! Or Dran has failed his god. Either way, glorious combat continues. Maybe that’s actually what Gorum wants tho.

The creature is happy to continue engaging in combat, slapping at the two dwarves and then drifting over to flail at Grunigon as well.

I forgot high ground last time, but with the hex the attacks are still one lower.

At Dran: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 11 + 1 - 2 = 28 for 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
At Kaz: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 11 + 1 - 2 = 22 for 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
At Gru: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 11 + 1 - 2 = 21 for 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
At Gru: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 11 + 1 - 2 = 24 for 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

DC 18 Fort Save again for all hit by those. Failure adds 1d4 rounds of -2 on d20 rolls (except saves). The duration stacks. One Save for Dran and Kaz, two for Grunigon.

Rounds 3 & 4: Dun mattah wut it is, it gunna die!
Bilos
Dran (-14, 5 rds -2 on d20 checks)
Kaztor (-8, Smiting for +1 AC, 3 rds -2 on d20 checks)
Nggilth-tsa (-25 HP)
Grunigon (-12)
Ander (jammed)
Halali (-4, 1 rd -2 on d20 checks)
Ruya

Bold may act!

Fort save 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Not sure if the -2 applies to this save, but if so, please take two off the score, GM.

Duration 1d4 ⇒ 2

Fort: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 2 = 18 Initially you did not include saves but most recently you mentioned all d20 rolls?

Dran strikes.

MW Greatsword: 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 7 + 2 - 2 = 202d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3, 2) + 4 + 2 = 11

My bad, I guess it doesn’t include saves. Good catch! Fixed your HP too.

Ander works the dud round out of his gun and quickly slams another one in its place.

Gonna have to check the best before date on that batch of powder I got...spend a grit t clear as a move and reload as my other action.

Ruya is ready to work out her issues.

Vulcan Cudgel: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

She may need a new therapist.

Bilos enjoys another good book (flying across the room).

Telekinteic Projectile: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Kaz keeps trying to smite the awful enemy, even though he wasn’t feeling the best after suffering multiple wounds. ”Stand still! You are supposed to let me smite you real good!”

Smite attack with minus 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 1 - 2 = 8
Smite damage 1d8 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 3 = 5

Updated the map with enemy movement (5-ft flying step) that I forgot about. Only Dran needed adjustment so moved him too (5-ft as well). I’ll get an update on attacks later tonight.

Halali sidesteps and flails at the uncivilised creature...

flurry with the pointy end, pained: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 - 2 = 6damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
flurry with the pointy end, pained: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 5 - 2 = 8damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

...but Gozreh does not smile upon her today.

"Somebody open a window! I've got words! Like: owwww! for instance."

She looks around.

"No windows?! What's the point of an office if it doesn't have a window? Also: owwwww!"

For save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
For save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17 LOL! Duplicate fails!

Grunigon feels the hits and hopes he can survive the battle. His hex seemed? to work but then die so he tries it again....

Evil Eye -2 to hit again. DC13 Will save. Fail means that the effect lasts 5 rounds. Save still means that it lasts 1 round.

Grunigon's duration after impressive 2x failures by 1: 2d4 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4

The witchery rogue doesn't like pain at all. But manages to perservere and cast his curse again. It works about as good as the last time.

Will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

Ander rightly complains about his situation. That darn merchant sold him a load of crap! Halali tries to aerate the ceiling. It might take a while, but she has a good start on it!

The wizard pops up briefly to reply to her comment, "Listen lady, only those with tenure have windows. I'm lucky to even have a private office!"

The spirit strides in and just can't stop thinking about that rake. It feels so real in her hands. Unfortunately the rake had a completely different balance than her cudgel and her swing is well wide.

Bilos continues his string of solid competence, flinging another book to slam solidly into the fiend. Or whatever it is. It does not seem to appreciate being drilled again.

Dran manages to get back on the good side of his god and lands another nice chop. More blood sprays, though it seems like this stuff is more of an burnt sienna color instead of the earlier seafoam. Weird!

Kaztor is so surprised by this chaos, he whiffs again. Urgh.

The foe seems to still be sturdy enough and it unleashes a flurry of attacks at all nearby, then floats over to threaten the lady dwarf as well.

Dran: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 11 + 1 - 2 = 12
Kaz: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 11 + 1 - 2 = 16
Grunigon: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 11 + 1 - 2 = 22 for B: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Ruya: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 11 + 1 - 2 = 18 for B: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

DC 18 Fort Save again for all hit by those. Failure adds 1d4 rounds of -2 on d20 rolls (except saves). The duration stacks. One Save each for Grunigon and Ruya.

It finally misses a target or two but manages to still get a small wound through Ruya's resistances.

Rounds 4 & 5: Dun mattah wut it is, it gunna die (eventually)!
Bilos
Dran (-14, 4 rds -2 on d20 non-save checks)
Kaztor (-8, Smiting for +1 AC, 2 rds -2 on d20 non-save checks)
Nggilth-tsa (-39 HP, -2 to hit for 1 rd)
Grunigon (-17, 3 rds -2 on d20 non-save checks)
Ander
Halali (-4)
Ruya (-1)

Bold may act!

”Just die, doggone it!” Kaz keeps swinging.

Smite attack with minus 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 1 - 2 = 13
Smite damage 1d8 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 3 = 8

His wounds saeem to be piling up so Dran swift heals himself as he continues to fight.

Lay on Hands: 1d6 ⇒ 3

MW Greatsword: 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 2 - 2 = 212d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5, 1) + 4 + 2 = 12

You guys mind hitting the blasted thing? Ander puffs away as he aims and fires then reloads.

bang, PBs, precise: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 1 = 161d12 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Ander's annoyance at his own incompetence comes out in a brash display of aggression towards his teammates. Perhaps he should go get some counseling after this mission, or at least some aiming practice (:D).

Kaz just can't buy a break! Things are starting to hearken back to the last mission. He starts getting angry-sad. Or not, maybe paladins don't feel emotion.

Dran uses up the last of his instant healing and then chops away, hacking almost through a tentacle!

Rounds 4 & 5: Dun mattah wut it is, it gunna die (eventually)!
Bilos
Dran (-11, 3 rds -2 on d20 non-save checks)
Kaztor (-8, Smiting for +1 AC, 1 rd -2 on d20 non-save checks)
Nggilth-tsa (-51 HP, -2 to hit for 1 rd)
Grunigon (-17, Fort Save, 3 rds -2 on d20 non-save checks)
Ander
Halali (-4)
Ruya (-1, Fort Save)

Bold may act!

"Gozreh's beard, this thing is more slippery than a salmon slathered in goose fat!"

Halali adjusts her footing, making angles for her ranged companions, and swings up.

kusarigama flurry: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
kusarigama flurry: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Halali steps back and double-stabs her pokey stick, striking twice! The creature falters and almost collapses but still has juuuust a bit more fight in it. Perhaps one good clobber will do it.

But, as she says, it is a slippery bugger. Better really get a good swing or throw in.

DC 18 Fort Save still for Ruya and Grunigon. Failure adds 1d4 rounds of -2 on d20 rolls (except saves). The duration stacks. Roll these first, then make your attacks or whatevers.

Rounds 4 & 5: Dun mattah wut it is, it gunna die (eventually)!
Bilos
Dran (-11, 3 rds -2 on d20 non-save checks)
Kaztor (-8, Smiting for +1 AC, 1 rd -2 on d20 non-save checks)
Nggilth-tsa (-66 HP, -2 to hit for 1 rd)
Grunigon (-17, Fort Save, 3 rds -2 on d20 non-save checks)
Ander
Halali (-4)
Ruya (-1, Fort Save)

Bold may act!

No damage because DR 5/slashing.

Fortitude Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Ruya is not enjoying this very much. She takes it out on the creature.

Vulcan Cudgel: 1d20 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 4 - 2 = 3
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Vulcan Cudgel: 1d20 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 4 - 2 = 4
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Worst Yahtzee roll ever.

It's hard to watch your ghostly servant being sad.

Telekinteic Projectile: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2