Kitsun-eight Broken Chains

Game Master Ietsuna

"After you Phidöe."

Smaller is fine as long as we're not getting stuck!

Agreed on the smaller as long as not stuck vote.

Waiting on Mom-Ragi or just a busy GM? Either way, just checking in.

I'm just kinda following the group at present!

The group begins to crawl through the tunnel behind Phidoe. You crawl through the tunnel as it goes dead straight about 300 feet before you reach the end and drop down into a larger tunnel. There is no way to go except back the way you came or off to your left (SOUTH). The tunnel that goes on for about 1100 feet with tunnels going off to the left (EAST) at 300 feet, a "+" shaped intersection at 700 feet and a tunnel off to the left (EAST) at 1100 feet.

Onna, still in her 'Fat Aghurr' form, pulls a piece of chalk and marks the passages. She does this low to the ground in an effort to make it harder for anyone to detect their passage.

"I didn't realize it was going to be a maze. What's the rule, pick a direction and consistently pick that at every option to prevent getting lost? I say we keep turning left. That way we have a pretty good idea how to get back out."

South?

Roll: 1d100 ⇒ 96

You look around this chamber. It seems to be a small room, 20 feet by 20 feet. The floor, walls and ceiling are made from quarried stone and fitted together with mortar.

I have added a map to help you with directions etc and tracking where you are and where you have been. You are the green circle. Squares are 100 feet.

Sorry I've been so slow to post lately. Will try to do better going forward.

Phidöe's tiny size makes the crawl through the maze less unpleasant for him than the others but still he doesn't love being cooped up like this. Ah, you can hardly throw a stick down here!

He sniffs the air, trying to determine which way to go next.

Survival DC 15: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (19) + 0 = 19

"Hey, look, someone in boots went that-away!" he points his nose to the South.

Ikari stretches as best he can in the small room. Is it full height, or still low ceilinged?

"One of these days I'm going to have to learn how to assume fox shape" he growls.

"We should follow the trail, Phidöe."

"Well, you know what they say about assumptions..." shrugs Mahtwoud, then ponders a moment.

"Or maybe you don't. I shouldn't assume."

”Ah good job Detective! Follow the tracks to success.”

Phidöe woofs softly at the others in agreement and then heads off down the trail, following the footsteps and searching for any scent.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

The group advances along the tunnel and comes to another intersection. This is a "+" shaped intersection. The tunnel heads back the way you came (North) as well as off to the east, west and south.

Survival: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

The bard points toward the new tunnel. "It looks like whoever was down here went that way."

I guess I vote WEST

"Follow the trail. It's less likely we'll end up going round in circles that way."

Phidöe sets off to the West at a gentle trot.

Unfortunately, I don't have Trapspotter. I can try to disable what we find, but no automatic chances to find them.

"We still need to be careful of traps and ...other things. We haven't had great luck underground. Especially in sewers under cities." She doesn't feel it necessary to remind everyone how Hiragi almost died to swarms and cubed-shaped gels.

Phidöe woofs in agreement and slows down so that he can look for any potential hazards.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29

Arriving at the room of the next junction you find that you are not alone.

In this room there is a massive gray-brown creature the leaves a viscous trail of slime in its wake as a long rasping tongue tastes the air.

Combat round 1 - Bold May Act

Phidoe
Onna
Ikari
Hiiragi
Enemy
Kenta

Nature: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

Still disguised as the slaver, "A giant slug! Watch out for the tongue, it will slash at you and rip off your flesh. Let's deal with this quickly."

Inspire Courage, Round One of Seventeen. Sixteen rounds remain.

Everything is now in effect: Flagbearer (+1/+1 MORALE) | Inspire (+2/+2 COMPETENCE) | Freebooter's Bane (+1/+1 UNTYPED). That is a total of +4 to hit, +4 to damage to the slug!

"Delightful" Ikari growls "How does something that big get down here? What does it eat?!"

"Better make sure it's not us, eh?"

Wasting no time, Ikari grips his enchanted spear and thrusts forwards before the slug can react. As he does so, he is wreathed in flame...

raging furious spear, power attack, super Onna: 1d20 + 13 - 2 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 13 - 2 + 4 = 30damage: 1d8 + 12 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 12 + 4 = 17fire damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Rage to DEX, AC=21; elemental strike (lesser) as a swift action

Ikari steps up and stabs his spear into the slimy enemy.

Combat round 1 - Bold May Act

Phidoe
Onna
Ikari
Hiiragi
Enemy -20
Kenta

"And here we are without any salt," sighs Hiiragi, drawing back her arrow and letting it fly.

Bow: 1d20 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 4 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 4 = 11

Hiirag fires, but the arrow bounces off the tough hide of the creature.

Just Phidoe to go. If they have not posted today I will bot them tomorrow

With a quick smile, "Oh I don't know hun. I think it's being assaulted just fine."

Hiiragi turns and stares at her wife with a quiet, furious intensity.

Phidöe hurries into battle a bit late, apparently momentarily distracted by a stick off in the corner somewhere.

Acrobatics to avoid an AoO from leaving a threatened square: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (13) + 17 = 30

Acrobatics to avoid an AoO from entering the creature's square, vexing defender: 1d20 + 17 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 17 + 4 = 31

If it gets an AoO, Phidöe's current AC is 30.

Unarmed Strike, all the bonuses: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (18) + 19 = 37
B dmg: 1d3 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13

Phidoe dodges the slug on his way in then attacks. The strike hits, but the squishy flesh of the slug seems to prevent some of the damage going through.

The slug's tongue shoots out at Phidoe in retaliation.

Tongue: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24 Physical Damage: 2d10 + 12 ⇒ (8, 1) + 12 = 21 Acid damage: 2d8 ⇒ (3, 2) = 5

Phidoe manages to dodge the tongue and avoid the damage.

Combat round 1/2 - Bold May Act

Phidoe
Onna
Ikari
Hiiragi
Enemy -23
Kenta

Kenta whispers shouts a prayer, strides in and gives this big evil critter a piece of his mind. In the form of a large sword.

”Foul beast, you will not harm my friends or any slaves again!”

Grace Cast (swift), move 20 ft, Attack (standard). Movement does not provoke.

+1 Greatsword - Power Attack w/ Furious Focus + Onna: 1d20 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 4 = 23 for Slashing + PA + Onna: 2d6 + 4 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 5) + 4 + 6 + 4 = 23

The brave dog continues to batter the foul slugmonster.

I forgot all about the climb check last time! Oops, hope it's ok if I retcon that in here as part of my move action last time. Otherwise disregard the second attack below as I can only make a single attack if I am also Climbing.

Climb: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (10) + 17 = 27 If that beats its CMD, Phidöe is now climbing atop the slug.

flurry unarmed strike, Onna, flank: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (3) + 21 = 24
B dmg: 1d3 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15 + sneak attack dmg: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 6) = 8

flurry unarmed strike, Onna, flank: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (20) + 21 = 41
B dmg: 1d3 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15 + sneak attack dmg: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 5) = 9
CRIT CONFIRM? flurry unarmed strike, Onna, flank: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (8) + 21 = 29
EXTRA CRIT DMG? B dmg: 1d3 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14

The climbed foe has a -4 penalty on all attacks against anyone but Phidöe, and a -2 penalty vs Phidöe. Any adjacent ally is considered to be flanking the foe.

Current AC=30

Hiiragi turns and stares at her wife with a quiet, furious intensity.

"Oh come on! That was a good one."

She moves forward and slashes at the slug.
+1 Naganata (reach/me): 1d20 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 4 = 24
Damage: 1d8 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 4 = 11

Lingering Performance, round one of two. One round remaining.

Ikari keeps thrusting with his fox-brush, skewering the slug...

raging furious spear, power attack, super Onna: 1d20 + 13 - 2 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 13 - 2 + 4 = 31damage: 1d8 + 12 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 12 + 4 = 20

Rage to DEX, AC=21

Bow: 1d20 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 4 = 16
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 4 = 9

"Terrible. Just terrible."

The party swarms the slug and takes it down in a flurry of action. It has no treasure, but at least you are safe now.

Out of combat

Kenta releases a bark of laughter as he wipes off his sword, ”I get it! Assaulted has the word Salt in it. Nice one Mom-Onna.”

Survival Aid: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12

Phidöe sniffs about, trying to aid any of the others to find the path.

Survival Aid: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (12) + 0 = 12

Ikari breathes deeply.

"It's good to work the knots out" he grins as he leans on his spear. "Everyone okay?"

survival, Aid: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20

Kenta pulls out a small pearl and focuses on it. It glows, then fades.

”I am good to continue.”

Pearl of Power I used to refresh Grace.

Survival+Aids): 1d20 + 5 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 5 + 6 = 23

After ensuring everyone is in one piece, Onna has everyone look about for the trail they have been following. "Yes!" She pumps her fist in excitement as she notices the boot prints moving farther down the tunnel. She feels a little proud of herself as she notices her hard work developing these new skills is paying off. "I got 'em. The tracks head off toward the east."

Phidöe heads in that direction, sniffing as he goes, and doing his best to avoid the temptation of any wayward sticks.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

You traipse on through the gloom as you follow the boot prints further on.

The boot prints turn north as the tunnel does the same. You eventually arrive at another junction with a path leading east and a path leading further north.

Phidöe momentarily ponders his many failures to study much at all while at school before sighing and seeing if he can possibly once again assist Onna with the tracking task at hand.

Survival Aid DC 10: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (11) + 0 = 11

Kenta points out the lichen on the wall, ”This way is north. Moss always grows on the north sides of trees. I am pretty sure the same applies underground.”

Survival Aid: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10

Ikari scans the ground and sniffs the air.

survival Aid: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10

"I think the lichen merely prefers to be out of the sun's glare, brother" Ikari advises.

Survival+0: 1d20 + 5 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 6 = 19

"It looks like we are going the right way. See the scuff in the muck? Right there?"

Phidöe checks the scuffed muck that Onna is pointing to and then trots off in that direction, hoping not to find any traps.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

Soon the tunnel heading West begins to narrow and you find yourselves having to crawl (except Phidoe). You make your way along the passage and soon find that it begins to lead slightly South-West.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25 (+1 to find traps)

Onna's hand darts in front of Phidöe. She hisses in the dark tunnel, "Stop!" She peers into the dirt and filth. "I think there is a pressure plate. Right there. See it? Better let me take a look. Go back and keep the others a safe distance away until I give the all-clear."

She checks the surrounding area for any magic before pulling her tools out and getting to work on the mechanical threat.

Perception (Detect Magic): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

Sensing no other complications, the bard gets to the dangerous work of disabling the presumably dangerous trigger.

Disable Device: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (19) + 16 = 35 (Onna can disarm magical traps)

Phidöe wags his tail in appreciation at Onna's keen eyesight. Then he growls threateningly at the dark tunnel ahead, as if he hopes to scare the trap away.

Kenta supports Onna verbally, ”You got this! Success is just ignoring failure.”