GM Roll4initiative's Master of the Fallen Fortress (Inactive)

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Well, if it's any consolation, we avenged Kita...and yes, we have her collar. Here... Dorgan says as he fishes the collar from his pack.

And yes, let's finish this...I gotta et these ribs set...and drink away the pain...

nabbing three javelins...why not?

Balenar sincerely thanks you for avenging his beloved dog and returning Kita's collar.
"Here. Let me help you with that broken rib."
Balenar casts cure light wounds on Dorgan, restoring him to full health.
"If we make it back to Absalom alive, the food and drinks are on me."
He gives a wink and places a firm, friendly hand on Dorgan's shoulder.

He then answers WwG's question.
"Well, I am a Pathfinder after all. I've got an insatiable hunger for knowledge and adventure like any other Pathfinder. I came here to explore the place, hoping to make a name for myself. Dreaming of being written about in the Pathfinder Chronicles for it. I was hoping there weren't too many dangerous creatures in here since it was abandoned ages ago, but still probably held some great treasures and secrets inside. That earthquake must've opened a hole to the Darklands and the troglodytes moved in. I started exploring, climbed up to the second floor, then was ambushed by several troglodytes. They beat the living daylights outta me. Then they slapped me awake up in the large chamber upstairs and showed me to their 'king'. I got dragged back down here and the big brute spent several days beating me for being a 'good-for-nothing human'. All I know is that their king has an albino crocodile as a pet. He also has a scimitar at his hip. Maybe he's some kind of Darklands druid."

The earthquake did open a hole to the Darklands below the spiral stairs on the ground level. After the trogs moved in, an aftershock sealed the hole.

"It seems we must confront this troglodyte king if we are to complete our exploration of the fortress. Fortunately, it sounds as if he will be cut off from any reinforcements."

"That will make it more fierce...but to reach this point and not finish these monsters, unacceptable." Rokhan finally chimes in with the others.

You're a saint, Balenar...we'll have a drink or ten and smoke a decent cigar when we're done here. Dorgan says as he takes a deep breath and finds it pain free.

Now...let's put this overgrown guppie and his pet gecko down...lest more people get hurt exploring this place... he says as he makes his way to the room with the trog.

carrying the javelin in my off hand so i can use it if needed...if i can get a ranged attack in before getting close why not?

"I think our fates have led us to this moment. Who am I to defy the fates? Let us proceed"

Before they open the door Walks will cast a bless spell on the group using a scroll.

Balenar nods.
"Ready whenever you are. I'll hang back and help out as best as I can."
He readies his bow and adjusts the quiver on his back. Dorgan opens the door to the stairwell. The group ascends to the fifth, and final, level.
I'll let WwG cast bless after the door to the stairwell is opened and before heading up the stairs. It only takes 1 round to head upstairs.

The four wings of the tower are completely open on this level, forming one great, cross-shaped chamber with arched ceilings. The decayed remnants of a carpet run from the doorways at the end of each wing, meeting in the center, where a spiral staircase drops out of sight below. A large, throne-like chair stands in the middle of the eastern wing next to a big chest. The vaulted ceiling is nearly twenty feet high in this room; it is dimly lit by the daylight shining through the archways that lead to a terrace surrounding the fifth floor.

Behind the large throne, the troglodyte leader stands at the eastern arch, gazing into the distance. A stunted albino cave crocodile rests nearby. Alerted by the sound of your approach, he turns, points at Dorgan who leads the way up the steps, and orders his crocodile to attack!

Note that you are in single file marching order going up the steps with Dorgan in front. Rahu is 5' behind Dorgan, WwG is 10' behind Dorgan, etc..., with Balenar last in line at 30' behind Dorgan. So, I arranged your PCs in marching order on the map and you need to pass through the square Dorgan is currently in (top of stairwell) to have line of sight to anything in the room.

Bold PCs may act! Bless is active.

WwG
Balenar (npc)
Rokhan
Tasskar
Halle
Dorgan

Walks moves just close enough to be able to target the croc with a DC 14 Cause Fear spell, hoping it does not backfire on him and cause him to get swallowed whole or something. Soooo many teeth.

Will Save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
rounds: 1d4 ⇒ 4
The albino cave crocodile spins away in fear and starts awkwardly kicking its legs to try to run away, creating small clouds of dust in the process.
Annoyed that his pet was incapacitated so soon, the troglodyte leader rolls his eyes.

Thanks for catching that, Rahu!
Rahu & Rokhan are up!

Rahu hustles into the room alongside Walks with Giants, twirling his rope dart as he strides toward the crocodile. Once he comes within range of the creature, he sends out the dart with a quick *snap* and pulls it back.

Attack + bless: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 4 + 1 = 17
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Rokhan rushes forward, ready to end things and summons forth burning sands from the cracks in the platform.

Burning Sands creates a 1 foot deep area of sand that causes fire damage. It is Difficult Terrain and if someone ends their turn in it, they take 1d4 Fire Damage

"The leader can face us head on or burn to ashes." Rokhan states as he come up behind Rahu. And Calderon answers his master with his own fiery words.

After he finishes talking, the dinosaur launches a fireball from his jaws at the crocodile.

Fire Attack vs Touch: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Balenar bolts up the stairs,
"Excuse me, Milady. Pardon me, sir..."
He says politely as he moves past those still on the stairs.
He darts around the top railing and gets in position at the corner to the southwest with bow at the ready.

Rahu's dart and Calderon's fire bolt injures the frightened crocodile. Meanwhile, Rokhan summons hot sands from the sun-drenched interior of the great Qadiran desert. The troglodyte leader begins to dance and yelp as the sand burns his feet.

The frightened crocodile scampers in the soft, hot sand along the inner wall. It ends up on the other side of the throne, snarling in pain from the extreme heat.
fire damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3

The troglodyte leader dances to the south through the hot sand along the roof's deck. He gets out of your line of sight, though, so no one knows what he's actually doing.

Halle & Dorgan may act! Bless is active.

Combat Status:
WwG:
Balenar (npc):
Rahu:
Rokhan:
Tasskar:
Croc: (-7 hp, frightened 4 rnds)
Halle:
Dorgan:

Hey ya ugly toad...catch! Dorgan yells as he fires a javelin at the trog. He then grabs his axe and readies to get up close and personal.

javelin: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 1 = 91d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

@Dorgan: the trog leader is on the other side of a solid stone wall. You are inside. He is on the patio ledge that runs around the outside of the tower.

doh! my bad...didn't zoom in close enough....and didn't have my glasses on..failed that perception check horribly..lol...amending action.

Dorgan hustles through the door, hoping to catch the trog before he gets away.

C'mere, you toad!

Dorgan runs across the burning sands and through the archway to the outer patio, giving chase to the troglodyte. His leather boots begin to smoulder.
Hot Sands: 1d4 ⇒ 3 pts of damage.

Halle is up!

While we wait for Halle... WwG, Balenar (npc), Rahu & Rokhan may act!

I always forget the recharge roll for Calderon, Recharge: 1d4 ⇒ 2

As Rokhan begins to move, the sands dissipate back through the cracks in the stone.

"Careful, watch the other exits for that beastman. He could try to come from behind!" he warns the others as he sends more flames at the reptile before him.

Burning Hands Fire Damage: 2d4 + 1 ⇒ (4, 4) + 1 = 9
DC 15 Reflex to half damage.

Sorry for the wait!

Halle double moves to try to reach the enemy, going as fast as she can.

Calderon unable to gather enough flames, flaps his way to Dorgan to provide assistance and report to his master.

Dorgan has Guidance, +1 competence bonus on a single attack roll, saving throw, or skill check. It must choose to use the bonus before making the roll to which it applies.

Rahu steps in to close the distance between himself and the crocodile, striking out twice with his dart.
Attack + Bless: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 4 + 1 = 25
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1
Crit Confirm + Martial Manuscript: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 4 + 1 + 2 = 25
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2
Attack + Bless: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 4 + 1 = 18
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Seeing everyone following the big thing and turn right, Walks heads towards the south door at a trot (double move).

Rokhan, with help from his fiery friend, blasts the crocodile with a gout of flame.
Ref vs DC15: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
The crocodile snarls in pain.

Halle gives chase, following Dorgan out onto the outer patio. WwG hustles to the closed door to the south.

Rahu slings his rope dart, piercing the crocodile deep in a soft spot in the side. He slings the dart again into the same area in the side, killing the albino cave crocodile.

Balenar stays put with an arrow nocked. He begins telling heroic tales of famous Pathfinders, inspiring you in combat.

High above the ground on the outer stone deck, dust and grit swirl about the tower in the strong wind. Shielding his eyes from the gusts, Dorgan can barely make out the Leader making his way to the southern door of the throne room. The Leader pauses...

Halle & Dorgan may act! Bless is active! Inspire Courage (+1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls) is active!

Combat Status:
WwG:
Balenar (npc):
Rahu:
Rokhan:
Tasskar:
Croc: dead.
Halle:
Dorgan: -3 hp

He's heading for the south door...watch it! Dorgan shouts a warning to the others as he flings his javelin at the trog. He gabs his axe after he does.

chuck: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 2 + 1 = 231d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
don't think the inspire counts...if it does add +1 to hit and damage...

crit: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 2 + 1 = 151d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
that's 3 20's in a row i rolled on the boards...

Dorgan calls out to the group, but it's doubtful anyone can hear him over the howling winds and thick stone walls. His javelin is a solid shot, striking the leader in the shoulder. (Not a crit, though, and no IC since you can't hear Balenar).

Everyone may act! Bless is active! Inspire Courage (+1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls) is active!

Combat Status:
WwG:
Balenar (npc):
Rahu:
Rokhan:
Tasskar: -7 hp
Croc: dead.
Halle:
Dorgan: -3 hp

Halle moves again to the best of her speed, but her armor slows down her movements - so she decides to pull her sling as she moves.

Making a self-satisfied nod after finishing off the crocodile, Rahu follows Dorgan and Halle onto the ledge. Seeing the trog scrambling along the ledge, he grabs a shuriken from his pouch and throws it at the brute.
Attack + Bless - 1 Range Increment: 1d20 + 4 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 - 2 = 5
Damage: 1d2 ⇒ 2

Come and get me, ya big lug! dorgan calls out as he moves forward and prepares to get up close nd personal with the trog.

move up 20ft...one square short of getting in there...darn stubby legs! readying an attack if he closes...

readied: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 171d10 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Mind his sword...it's a bit hot...

edit...using the gyudance ...forgot to add that in...putting that in now

Walks readies an action to blast the trog if it opens the door with a DC 14 color spray.

Rokhan moves up to Walks' side and prepares his own spray, his hands glowing orange.

Ready Action to Burning Hands if the enemy opens the door and gets in range.

Calderon continues to hover near Dorgan, his magical words empowering his actions.

Guidance for Dorgan again.

Balenar points his nocked arrow at the southern door and anxiously points it at the other entrances in turn, ready to fire at any enemy that comes through. He continues to shout encouragement to his rescuers.
"A true warrior fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him!"

Halle hustles in her stiff hide armor with sling in hand.
Rahu flings a shuriken but it disappears into the gusts of wind circling the tower and landing somewhere below.
Dorgan's stubby dwarven legs can only get him so far. He gets ready to swing his axe if the leader approaches.
WwG and Rokhan ready their spells if the southern door opens.

The Trog Leader...
1: opens door, 2: attacks Dorgan, 3: keeps running: 1d3 ⇒ 1

...moves to the door and cautiously opens it. An arrow and a blast of spells flies towards the door.
Balenar shortbow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
arrow: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
DC14 Will, Color Spray: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
DC15 Ref, Burning Hands: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
BH damage: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 2) + 2 = 8
Balenar's arrow gets lodged in the wooden door. The Trog shrugs off the scintillating blast of colors but takes the full blast of flame. He howls in agony.
"Grraawwwrrrr!!!"

Everyone may act! Bless is active! Inspire Courage (+1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls) is active to those in the room!

Combat Status:
WwG:
Balenar (npc):
Rahu:
Rokhan:
Tasskar: -16
Croc: dead.
Halle:
Dorgan: -3 hp

"Well, I can't be lucky every time."

Holding his spear firmly, he takes a two handed stab at the trog.

To Hit Longspear, bless, inspired: 1d20 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 + 1 + 1 = 11
Damage Longspear: 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 1 = 7

did you remember to add the Bless in Balenar's attack? easy to forget with all that's going on...

Hey ugly...Dorgan says as he brings his axe down on the trog.

axe: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 171d10 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

Halle moves ahead and shoots her sling, trying to at least harm the enemy by Dorgan.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 3 + 1 + 1 - 4 = 15 Bless, Inspire Courage, Shooting in Melee
Damage: 1d4 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 = 8

Oh, crap! Forgot to add it! Balenar actually hits then! Thanks!

WwG's spear is deflected by the door frame.

The troglodyte leader suddenly turns in surprise as Dorgan calls out and brings his axe down with a mighty cleave. The leader instinctively raises the flaming blade to block the incoming blow, but to no avail. Dorgan shaves off a large chunk of scaled troglodyte hide. He curses Drogan in draconic.

Halle's sling stone soars into the distance. Unbeknownst to the group, it lands straight into a critter hole down below.
A Hole in One!

Rahu & Calderon may act! Bless is active! Inspire Courage (+1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls) is active to those in the room!

Combat Status:
WwG:
Balenar (npc):
Rahu:
Rokhan:
Tasskar: -24
Croc: dead.
Halle:
Dorgan: -3 hp

ok...just my 2 copper, but the math isn't adding up...he was at -16, then balenar's arrow hit...for 4..so -20..then a Burning hands...another 8...then i whack him for 12...that's -40....unless i missed something

Seeing Dorgan engage him from this side of the ledge, Rahu runs back inside the building, trading out his rope dart for his masterwork sai.

Yep. I think I failed to add burning hands damage. Rewind a bit...

Dorgan's axe slays the troglodyte leader, nearly cutting him in two!

Combat over! Party is victorious!!!

Combat Status:
WwG:
Balenar (npc):
Rahu:
Rokhan:
Tasskar: dead
Croc: dead.
Halle:
Dorgan: -3 hp

Well done all...is that all there is for this thrice damned place? I'm getting sick of trog stink...to put it mildly... the dwarf says as he makes doubly sure the trog is down for the count.

Looks like you'll have something to sing about now, Balenar...how a band of Pathfinders reclaimed a lost fortress of old. he says as he sits down and lights up a new cigar.

Ooh...this is smooth...Valsin has good taste... he says as he sends out a huge cloud of smoke.

Just need a good sipping whiskey and a big chunk of beef...damn..getting hungry now.. he fishes a piece of jerky out and starts to gnaw on it.

Halle does a last search around, organizing her weaponry and counting what she spent. She also can't wait to stop being nauseated by the smell of this place!

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Balenar helps with the search and notices you all look somewhat green in the face.
"Heh. I guess that I've been here so long that I've grown accustomed to their stench."

Walks looks at him with disbelief.

"I don't know that I ever could get used to it."

Walks checks out the equipment with a detect magic/spellcraft

identify item: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
identify item: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
identify item: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

"Nothing in the Hold ever smelled that bad...agreed." Rokhan nods with Walks.

Rahu returns to the balcony, taking a moment to inhale the fresh air before returning inide.

"Now that we're rid of these foul beasts, let's finish our investigation so we can make a final report. Then we can return to Skyreach."

He joins Halle in investigating the hall.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

With the Master of the Fallen Fortress defeated, the group searches the leader's body. You find a set of keys (which opens the large chest and the locked doors on the lower levels), a masterwork scimitar, and a magical cloak of resistance (+1). After a thorough search of the room, the only item of interest is the large wooden chest next to the throne.

Balenar's eyes go wide as you all approach the chest.
"A job well done, my friends. There it is."
He says as he nods in wonder towards the chest.
"All of our hard work paid off. Well, all of your hard work."
He gives an embarrassed chuckle.
"I'd probably be dead by now if it wasn't for you all coming to my rescue."

After opening the chest, Balenar's jaw almost drops to the floor. Inside, you find a masterwork short sword, 15 cold-iron shurikens, two flasks of acid, a potion of cat’s grace, a potion of lesser restoration, a wand of summon monster I (CL 3rd, 9 charges), an amethyst worth 100 gp, and 247 gp in assorted coins.
Balenar scoops up a handful of the coins and lets them drop back into the chest between his fingers.
"Well, let's haul this all back to the Lodge and have ourselves some fine food and drink, shall we?"

"Sounds fantastic. Wow. I could live for years off of this loot."

Well, you might catch an earful from Ambrus about your running off..but as long as your hide is intact, no harm, no foul, right? Just..don't always expect us to come to your rescue, okay? Dorgan says with a chuckle as he hefts the chest over his shoulder.

Agreed..now I can buy some decent cigars...these ones Ambrus gave me are great...I just hope I don't have to do a mission just to buy them... he fishes out the high quality stogies.
Want one? he offers the bard.

"A nice cigar sounds like a good idea right about now."
Balenar takes a cigar, lights it up, and takes a few puffs.
"Yeah."
*puff, puff*
"Valsin is going to be quite cross with me. Meh. He'll probably put me at a desk job in the archives for a couple weeks. Then back to adventurin' in no time."
He says with a wide grin.

"I'll definitely be sure to put in a good word for you all once we get back."