Angels Fall: A Hells' Vengeance Campaign

Game Master bluedove

Guillaume, scratch the sneak attack damage, they're too far away for it to apply.

Perception check: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Shrike looks to the trees, trying to judge just where the arrows came from, judging the the angle of the arrow in the ground he can determine that the sentries are off the the southeast and southwest of the platform.

Perception check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
Aurelius peers through the vegetation above and can just make out a pair of shadows among the shadows above.

Fellzir takes cover behind a tree and yells, "Oy! What are you fools doing? Jask sent us. Get down here!"

Bluff: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 Hoping for a situational bonus because of the name drop and the fact that they can't see his face.

You hear a feminine laugh come from somewhere above as she calls out "Hey, Jask. Did you send for these guys?" A male voice replies "Nope, never seen them before."

bluff: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23

OF COURSE YOU DIDNT, Alter self is great for fooling these devil worshipping idiots.

Aurelius seeks to engage them in conversation, mostly to have them reveal their positions.

It took some f@*~ing effort to look like the pompous dogs of the archbaron.

Sorry, didn't realize we were waiting on me.

Guillaume looks around, trying to locate the source of the voices.
Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

"Well, I didn't send for you, I didn't send for anybody, so one of us must be lying and I'd say that would be you."
Given the time you ae able to see two platforms, much like a hunter's stand, up amongst the branches of the trees overhead. The female voice says "Screw this, Jask. Just shoot them. They found this place and we can't let them just leave and tell the Archbaron where we're at. Riley," she shouts across the trees "Sound the alarm, let the others know we have company!"

A pair of arrows whistle in from above with one striking the tree Fellzir is hiding behind and the other sticks in the ground next Guillaume as a bell begins to chime.
Attack roll #1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Attack roll #2: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Cimri shouts "Screw this!" and runs across the clearing to the rope ladder and begins to climb.

Not seeing a target yet, Aurelius advances 20 feet towards Cimri to see if he sees someone from there. If not, he would advance another 20 feet further,
Riley? thats that bardish fop! Lets see if I can get him to reveal his position!
while intoning

Once there was a blondish bard
whose member did get rather hard
in a long and cold jail night
thinking of the Angel Knight

perform mockery or comedy or maybe oratory they are all untrained so it matters little: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

"That's not the real Jask. Send him down here and we'll prove it. He has betrayed you all!"

Bluff: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

"I think I see the imposter! I'm taking a shot!" Fellzir shoots through the cover at Jask. 1-50 is a miss.

Crossbow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 211d8 ⇒ 21d100 ⇒ 4

Fellzir then gets as much cover as possible behind the tree trunk.

"Well, here goes nothing..." Not wanting to stay on the ground as a target for the archers, The Shirke sprints after Cimri towards the rope ladder.

Double move

Fellzir's attempt to sow distrust seem to fall on deaf ears as his crossbow shot sails wide and is lost in the foliage above.

Flavius limerick seems to strike home as there is a shout from somewhere above "I'm going to kill you for that, Devil-boy!"

Cimri climbs the ladder to the top and jumps down onto a platform suspended between several tree branches.

Shrike rushes across the clearing as he sees Cimri climb the ladder and disappear over a landing above.

Guillaume heads toward the sound of the bell, looking for a way up. Not sure which direction that is, GM, please move me that way.

Devil boy? Inaccurate on both counts, first,
in contrast to a certain petulant manchild that cant get laid by a barmaid inspite of supposedly being a bard, I am as a matter of fact a grown man.
And second, it would be demon not devil. I would not even by surprised if my Succubus ancestor is manipulating you sorry lot from behind.

Aurelius replies conversationally as he moves northwoards.

Fellzir attempts to "lay down cover fire" as if he knows what that means and shoots at Jask again.

Crossbow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 141d8 ⇒ 61d100 ⇒ 30 1-50 is a miss.

He loaded and fired, so can't move out of his cover position.

It may be enemies are stealthy paralysis. but I did move.

Amid the confusion of the clamorous alarm bell ringing and the rain of arrows from the shadowy canopy of dense tree limbs above, Cimri spots a rope ladder tethered cleverly among some vines. She sprints to free it from it’s camouflage, calling your attention to the path upwards before scrambling up it quickly and onto the platform above. ”What are you waiting for? An embossed invitation?” She quips with a smirk.

Up top, a fragile looking wooden railing runs along the edge of this broad platform. Near the center of the platform, an elaborate lift hangs beneath an array of ropes and pulleys. To the east, a small wooden shack huddles near the trunk of a mighty tree.

As the reverberations of the bell begin to fade, your eyes are drawn to a neighboring platform where a familiar blonde bard begins strumming his lute. Pale boughs cradle this roughly square platform. A beam at the center of the platform supports a kettle-sized bronze bell still swaying from Riley’s alarm.

”Wait, didn’t we kill that guy?” Cimri asks softly, then her mouth twists in distaste. ”F#@&ing clerics…”

Riley grins at her exclamation, ”Indeed, the perks of the Glorious Reclamation far exceed those of enslavement to the Thrice Dammned House of Thrune. Something tells me they won’t even spring for a pauper’s stone to mark your passing.” He sneers at Aurelius’ verse and casts a bit of sand in Cimri’s and The Shrike’s direction. They both crumple to the platform floor, unconscious. ”Oh dear, your rhyme was so trite, your fair lady nodded right off. Though I doubt it’s the first time.”
Cimri Will Save vs Sleep: 1d20 ⇒ 10
Shrike Will Save vs Sleep: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Movement attracts your eye as two archers on further platforms loose yet more arrows at those still climbing the ladder.
Blue Rapid Shot vs A 1+IC: 1d20 + 5 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 5 - 2 + 1 = 15 Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Blue Rapid Shot vs A 2+IC: 1d20 + 5 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 5 - 2 + 1 = 13 Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Yellow Rapid Shot vs F 1+IC: 1d20 + 5 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 5 - 2 + 1 = 10 Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Yellow Rapid Shot vs F 2+IC: 1d20 + 5 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 5 - 2 + 1 = 5 Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

But in their haste to seize an advantage before you can begin to close on them, their aim suffers and only manage to pepper the ground below.

Round 2
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Guillaume (Adjacent to The Shrike, wake him?)
Aurelius - recites and climbs (One action remaining)
The Shrike - fails save, falls prone, unconscious (Can still act after waking)
Cimri - fails save, falls prone, unconscious (Can still act after waking)
Red - casts sleep, maintains performance
Blue - rapid fires on A, misses
Yellow - rapid fires on F, misses
Fellzir - fires, missing and climbs

Round 3
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Guillaume
Aurelius
The Shrike
Cimri
Red
Blue
Yellow
Fellzir

Ok, Guillaume is up, twice technically. Forgive the acting out of order but I don't think anyone would be able to change the intended actions and I wanted to get us all on the same page and clarify the combat thus far as quickly as possible. Will be unavailable for 8 hours or so and will check back for questions and introduce myself properly in Discussion. TTFN! ^_~

Just in case we're having a TLDR situation, a brief update:

As Cimri slumps to the floorboards of the platform unconscious, The Shrike's head only nods briefly and then quickly shakes off the soporific effects of the bard's spell.

Round 3
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Guillaume
Aurelius
The Shrike
Cimri
Red
Blue
Yellow
Fellzir

Guillaume, Aurelius and The Shrike are up, and Guillaume can still take a round 2 action as well. If Cimri is wakened she will act along with the enemy. Combat map can be found in my tagline above.

Leaving the others to wake Cimri, Guillaume dashes across the rickety platforms, trying to close ground on the enemies.

Double Move x2. That map's not super easy to read, hard to tell what level is what (not your fault, I know), so let me know if I accidentally moved across an hole in the floor and need to make a retroactive acrobatics check or something.

Guillaume trots across the narrow, rickety bridge to the next platform. Gigantic pale trunks reach through gaps in this mossy platform. Railings surround much of the area, but have fallen away in several spots, along with half of a building still clinging to one of the tree trunks. Treacherous hanging bridges stretch to the north and east.

Guillaume Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

Round 3
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Guillaume
Aurelius
The Shrike
Cimri
Red
Blue
Yellow
Green
Fellzir

Guillaume, Aurelius and The Shrike are up! Aurelius and The Shrike still have Round 2 actions available as well. Cimri is still unconscious. The map is just one level, but I did have to split it because it was so large. Dark brown areas should be tree trunks and branches where you cannot stand.

Round 2

Shield raised, Aurelius moves to Cimri and wakes her by a kick, not with his full force.

Yikes, do you have to put women to sleep so they dont run away?

Round 3
He then double moves to his new location, taking some cover

Round 2
The Shrike sprints across the bridge, and to the other platform. He keeps himself low, and behind his shield to keep the enemy's arrows away. He dodges into cover behind the railings, and waits for the others to catch up.
Double move

Round 3
"Just hold still, little birds! I'm coming to pull your guts out!" Seeing an enemy lurking behind the tree, he puts up his most terrifying voice.

Intimidate, demoralize: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31
Targeting the blue enemy. If successful, damage in addition to shaken condition.
Twisting fear: 2d4 ⇒ (2, 4) = 6

If the blue one cannot be seen etc, then I need some other action

Aurelius takes a quick moment to waken Cimri with a boot to the ass before he follows Guillaume’s lead across the bridge and shelters behind a tree trunk. The Shrike stalks over after them and loops in front of Aurelius to menace the woman on the middle platform. She utters a low wail and a sheen of perspiration gleams on her forehead as she struggles to bite back her fear of the terrible masked figure and steady herself to fire again.

Cimri regains her feet and gives Aurelius a smoldering glare as she dusts his boot print from the seat of her pants. She then follows over the bridge, drawing her kukri.

Riley laughs brightly as he drops his lute and pulls his shortbow, drawing a bead on Fellzir and firing to strike the cloaked cleric. ”After your gentle ministrations, I’m sure she would much prefer to return to her sweet dreams of me.” He purrs, flashing Cimri a grin and a roguish wink. Cimri hisses in disgust, bristling like a feral cat.
Red Shortbow vs F+IC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21 Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4
Fellzir takes 4 piercing damage.

The woman in Blue wipes her brow and swallows as she raises her bow and fires an arrow at The Shrike, but she fails to hit her mark.
Blue Bow Shot vs S 1+IC: 1d20 + 5 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 - 2 + 1 = 14 Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

The man in Yellow shimmies across the tightrope before him and safely reaches the next platform. He raises his bow to fire on Guillaume, but this shot also goes wide.
Yellow Climb: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Yellow Bow Shot vs G +IC: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 1 = 8 Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

A faint rustling from boughs above is the only warning the intruders receive as a quartet of small leaf-clad creatures appear above them and hurl what seem to be acorns that burst with an ear-rending POP as they all strike the four who have crossed the bridge. Most of you shake off the ringing in your ears but The Shrike can only hear a high-pitched whine in the aftermath.
They are above you in the tree canopy beyond melee range.

LL1 Ranged Touch vs G +IC: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 2 + 1 = 12
LL2 Ranged Touch vs A +IC: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 2 + 1 = 16
LL1 Ranged Touch vs S +IC: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 2 + 1 = 18
LL1 Ranged Touch vs C +IC: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 2 + 1 = 16

Guillaume Fort Save vs Deafen: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24 (Saved and 1 damage)
Aurelius Fort Save vs Deafen: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23 (Saved and 1 damage
The Shrike Fort Save vs Deafen: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 (Failed, The Shrike is Deafened and 1 damage)
Cimri Fort Save vs Deafen: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18 (Saved and 1 damage)

Round 2
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Guillaume - double move
Aurelius - climbs and kicks Cimri awake
The Shrike - double move
Cimri - fails save, falls prone, wakes
Red- casts sleep, maintains performance
Blue - rapid fires on A
Yellow - rapid fires on F
Fellzir - fires, missing and climbs

Round 3
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Guillaume
Aurelius - double moves to cover
The Shrike - demoralizes Blue for 6 NL damage (Move?)
Cimri - stands from prone and moves, drawing kukri
Red - maintains performance, draws bow and fires on F for 4 damage
Blue (-6 NL, Shaken ⅓) - fires on S, misses
Yellow - climbs, fires on G, misses
Green- holds action
FF1(White) - ranged touch vs G, hits for 1 bludgeoning damage, then climbs up
FF2(Orange) - ranged touch vs A, hits for 1 bludgeoning damage, then climbs up
FF3(Cyan) - ranged touch vs S, hits for 1 bludgeoning damage, then climbs up
FF4(Magenta) - ranged touch vs C, hits for 1 bludgeoning damage, then climbs up
Fellzir (-4)

Round 4
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Guillaume (-8)
Aurelius (-1)
The Shrike (-1, Deaf)
Cimri (-1)
Red
Blue
Yellow
Fellzir

Party is up! Guillaume still has his Round 3 action available. Hopefully no one is color blind, if so, select on an icon's border to see what the color is called.

What are these fellows, there to make your yapping more tolerable Bardy boi? Or more like barky boi to be honest. Aurelis never stops trashtalking, and will, on the next level, skill linguistics to learn insulting handsigns.

Pulling up short from the trapped bridge, Guillaume is surprised and annoyed by the thrown acorn. He wheels on the man who struck him, swinging his mighty bardiche!

+1 trait bonus to Attack and Damage if white is an Iomedaean
Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
Damage, Slashing: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Fellzir tries not to flinch when the tiny wound grazes him. "You'll pay for that, with agony and then your life." He shoots back at Riley.

Crossbow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 201d8 ⇒ 5

Ears still ringing, The Shrike looks around for the cause of it. And finally, he looks up and sees the... whatever it is - Acorn-tossing moving bush. More annoyance, than danger, it seems. But with enemies all around it's better to deal with these before moving on.

He turns his masked face upwards, towards the cyan plant creature, and spits curses towards it.

"Come down here, and pull your leaves off and crumble them under my boot!" his voice coming out even louder than normal, but not hearing it himself.

intimidate, demoralize: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17
damage, nonlethal: 2d4 ⇒ (1, 1) = 2

BTW, how does the rope thing work for getting to the other platform? Do I need both hands free? Also, I suppose The Shrike could jump over - is it just 5ft jump?

Didn't realize I still had an action, sorry.

Having dispatched the nearest foe, Guillaume draws one of his throwing axes and hurls it at the next closest.

Orange. +1/+1 if he's Iomedaean.

Attack, Ranged: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 5 - 2 = 16
Damage, Slashing: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Aurelius moves up to Shrike and simply says Approach To the closest blue circled enemy

Casting command, DC15 willsave

Fellzir and Riley trade potshots, Fellzir getting the better of the exchange, but only just.

Guillaume responds quickly before the leafy creature can ascend out of his reach into the canopy above, the axe like blade of his bardiche hews through the pulpy, green body with little resistance. It's body thumps to the floorboards of the platform heavily, like a rotten melon, oozing juice.
White Fall Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1
He then draws and throws an axe, striking the next creature and burying the blade into the woody armor. Though it seems badly wounded, this one does not yet fall.

Aurelius continues to trade jibes with the bard, and then commands one of the leafy folk to approach. The creature merely blows a raspberry and flashes a grin of thorn-like teeth, apparently impervious to the compulsion.

The Shrike booms angrily at the shrub-like nuisance above him and is rewarded with a fearful squeak and the rustle of a leafy shudder, neither of which he can hear.

Cimri hesitates over her favorite Kukri and passes it to her off hand as she draws one of her less valuable daggers to throw instead. A prudent choice given that it misses the mark and skewers only air as it falls to the forest floor below.
Ranged Dagger vs Orange: 1d20 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 4 - 2 = 11

Riley scoffs at Aurelius question. "Ah, no experience with the Lore of Nature? Not surprising, given the unnatural thing you are…” He continues to inspire his comrades as he raises his bow to fire at Fellzir again.
Red Shortbow vs F+IC: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 3 + 1 = 20 Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Fellzir takes 1 piercing damage.

The woman in Blue continues to shake and perspire under The Shrike's fearful glare. She takes a breath and aims carefully, but she still misses.
Blue Bow Shot vs S 2+IC: 1d20 + 5 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 5 - 2 + 1 = 16

The man in Yellow disappears from sight momentarily and emerges in a more advantageous position. He draws a bead on Aurellius and fires, striking the Omdura with his arrow.
Yellow Bow Shot vs G +IC: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 1 = 22 Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Aurellius takes 4 piercing damage.

The man in Green seems to intuit that the jig is up and rises from his crouch to step out for a better view and fires his bow in quick succession, striking The Shrike with his first arrow but missing the second.
Green Rapid Shot vs S 1+IC: 1d20 + 5 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 5 - 2 + 1 = 24 Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 Confirm?: 1d20 + 5 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 - 2 + 1 = 7 Nope
Green Rapid Shot vs S 2+IC: 1d20 + 5 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 5 - 2 + 1 = 17
The Shrike takes 3 piercing damage.

The leafy creatures raise a ululating cry in honor of their fallen friend and throw more bursting acorns at the intruders. But only Cimri and The Shrike are struck as the nut bounces off Guillaume's armor harmlessly.
Orange Ranged Touch vs C +IC: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 2 + 1 = 15
Cyan Ranged Touch vs S +IC: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 2 + 1 = 13
Magenta Ranged Touch vs G +IC: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6

Cimri Fort Save vs Deafen: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21 (Saved and 1 damage)
The Shrike Fort Save vs Deafen: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11 (Saved and 1 damage)

Round 4
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Guillaume (-8) Draws and throws axe vs Orange for 4 damage
Aurelius (-1) Moves and casts command vs Cyan, ineffective
The Shrike (-1, Deaf) Demoralizes Cyan
Cimri (-1) Moves, drawing dagger and throws vs Orange, misses
Red (-5) - maintains performance, fires on F for 1 damage
Blue (-6 NL, Shaken 2/3) - fires on S, misses
Yellow - moves, fires on Aurelius for 4 damage
Green - steps, rapid fires on The Shrike for 3 damage
White Stabilize?: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13 (-9, prone, unconscious, stable)
Orange (-4) - Ranged touch vs C, hits for 1 damage
Cyan (-2 NL, Shaken 1/1) - Ranged touch vs S, hits for 1 damage
Magenta - Ranged touch vs G, misses
Fellzir (-4)

Round 5
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Guillaume (-8)
Aurelius (-5)
The Shrike (-5)
Cimri (-2)
Red (-5)
Blue (-6 NL, Shaken 2/3)
Yellow
Green
White (-9, prone, unconscious, stable)
Orange (-4)
Cyan (-2 NL, Shaken 1/1)
Magenta
Fellzir (-5)

Everyone is up again! The Shrike is no longer Deafened.

Fellzir steps five feet closer to the party, giving them a serious look and hoping they get the message. He then loads and fires at Orange, trying to get the kill shot.

Crossbow of Doom: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 241d8 ⇒ 1
Crit Confirm?: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 181d8 ⇒ 3

That's gonna leave a mark...

"You and your pitiful acorns! You're useless! I might just leave you alive to watch how I gut your friends and burn your forest!" The Shrike keeps throwing verbal insults at the cyan plant creature, although really hoping it was in his blade's reach.

Intimidate, demoralize: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18 DC+5 as cyan's been already demoralized
damage, nonlethal: 2d4 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7

And with arrows flying in, the masked killer moves quickly to take cover behind the trunk of the tree.

As Fellzir finishes off one enemy I'm guessing that'll do for orange, Guillaume turns to attack another. Magenta Growing increasingly annoyed with these nuisance attacks, he begins to notice the red mist creeping into his vision. Rage! +1/+1 against Iomedaeans as usual. Also, I stepped closer because with magenta moving up I'm guessing I need the reach vertically instead of horizontally. If that's not the case, step me back one.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
Damage, Slashing: 1d10 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

Fellzir turns his crossbow on the green vermin pestering the party and strikes it critically with his quarrel. It tumbles through the leafy canopy and falls down to the forest floor below. The boughs seem to cradle its small form, breaking the speed of its fall softly.
Orange Fall Damage: 3d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 1) = 5

Guillaume lunges with his bardiche toward the one above him but his reach is just short of striking the now cautious creature.

Aurelius commands the shaken woman in Blue to approach. Her eyes glaze as the spell takes effect.
Blue Will Save vs Command: 1d20 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 1 - 2 = 12

The Shrike’s demoralizing diatribe has such an impact on the creature that it seems to faint and fall from its leafy perch. This one plummets heavily, with less gentle branches to break its fall.
Cyan Fall Damage: 3d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 5) = 12

Cimri doubles back, drawing another dagger and throwing at the last remaining creature. She strikes her mark soundly this time, burying the dagger to the hilt in its pulpy flesh. ”Gotcha, you shrubby little s#*t!” She crows gleefully.
Ranged Dagger vs Magenta: 1d20 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 4 - 2 = 15 Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Riley continues to try and harry Fellzir with arrows but misses his target as the woman in Blue puts her hand to the tightrope and begins to make her way towards the bard. As she obscures his view, Riley yells, ”Parenna, what in the Hells are you doing? Shoot them!” But she pays him no heed, preparing to lower another rope ladder to the forest floor below.
Red Shortbow vs F+IC: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 1 = 14 Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3
Blue Climb: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 5 - 2 = 18

The men in Yellow and Green redouble their efforts firing multiple arrows at the most available target, Aurelius. Fortunately, only one of the arrows strikes him, though it pierces him deep.
Yellow Rapid Shot vs A 1+IC: 1d20 + 5 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 5 - 2 + 1 = 15 Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
Yellow Rapid Shot vs A 2+IC: 1d20 + 5 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 5 - 2 + 1 = 12 Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Green Rapid Shot vs A 1+IC: 1d20 + 5 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 5 - 2 + 1 = 16 Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
Green Rapid Shot vs A 2+IC: 1d20 + 5 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 5 - 2 + 1 = 20 Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
Aurellius takes 9 piercing damage.

The last little green creature that Cimri skewered with her dagger slowly ascends through the branches of the trees and disappears from sight, camouflaging among the leafy boughs.

Round 6
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Guillaume (-8)
Aurelius (-14)
The Shrike (-5)
Cimri (-2)
Red (-5)
Blue (-6 NL)
Yellow
Green
Fellzir (-5)

Everyone is up again! I have removed those that fell to the lower level from the map. Any further attacks vs Magenta must be made with a ranged weapon (20+ feet) and be preceded by a Perception check.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
If that was good enough to see Magenta...

Guillaume, frustrated by the creature's retreat from his reach, draws his other throwing axe and hurls it at the retreating creature.
Attack: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 5 - 2 = 20
Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Aurelius targets the humanoid masked enemy in yellow with a command to approach him, after moving closer to the bridge

Get over here you git! He meanwhile hopes to have some cover from the highly annoying archers.

Fellzir loads, fires at Riley, and again moves five feet closer to his teammates, hoping they register the "Ahem!" he is grunting.

Crossbow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 241d8 ⇒ 8
Crit?: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 211d8 ⇒ 5

Fellzir loads his crossbow and turns his fire again on the bard. His aim is critically accurate, striking Kels near the base of his throat. Riley paws uselessly at the deeply seated quarrel, uttering a rasping gurgle as he crumples to the floorboards of the platform. ”Riley!” The woman in Blue cries out in alarm.

Guillaume curses in frustration as he struggles to catch sight of the retreating acorn-lobber, but then his baleful eye falls on the nearby man in Yellow, he stomps closer, drawing another axe and hurls it across the gap to slice through the leather armor covering his chest to wound him heavily.

Aurelius turns his magical skill with compulsion on the wounded man, commanding him to approach. His eyes glaze as the spell takes effect. Satisfied, the Omdura moves to an area that offers some concealment from the remaining archers.
Yellow Will Save vs Command: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14

The Shrike takes a defensive posture, anticipating another hail of arrows.
Cimri Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Cimri searches the canopy above for the leafy pest, but also cannot spot the well concealed creature. With a ”Tsk!” of annoyance, she approaches the door nearby and throws it open, confirming no further enemies lie in wait behind it. She then cautions the group. “Be wary, that bridge is rigged to give way. I don’t see any way to disable it from here.”

The woman in Blue seems to have mastered her fear but her concern for the fallen bard seems to outweigh her aggression. She moves to take cover, drawing something small from her pouch and kneels down to render aid.
The man in Yellow makes his way to the nearby tightrope and crosses it, albeit unsteadily. He then walks toward the party over the trapped bridge.
Yellow Climb: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

"Jask, no! Get back!" The man in Green cries out in dismay as his comrade moves into harms way, partially blocking his line of sight. Grimacing, he takes his shot at Guillaume, striking true despite his friend moving in the way.
Green Bow Shot vs G: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23 Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 3
Guillaume takes 3 piercing damage.

Round 6
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Guillaume (-8) - moves, drawing axe and throws at Yellow for 10 damage
Aurelius (-14) - casts command vs Yellow, succeeds
The Shrike (-5) - Total Defense
Cimri (-2) - double move
Red (-18, prone, unconscious, stable) Red Stabilize?: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20
Blue (-6 NL) - double move
Yellow (-10) - double move
Green - fires on Guillaume for 3 damage
Fellzir (-4)

Round 7
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Guillaume (-11)
Aurelius (-14)
The Shrike (-5)
Cimri (-2)
Red (-18, prone, unconscious, stable)
Blue (-6 NL)
Yellow (-10)
Green
Fellzir (-5)

Everyone is up again! Removing Magenta from the map.

Is there any way over there besides the trapped bridge? I'm not seeing anything on the map offhand, but surely there's a ladder somewhere.

Damn rebels and their traps. The Shrike could pull out his crossbow and keeps shooting at them. But that is not how he operates. True terror comes with a blade on their throats. Seeing not much choice, he puts out his sword and prepares to climb the ropes.

But still, best use his time to harass the yellow enemy.
"Excellent, my friend. Walk into your own traps. Should you survive, we will hang you from these very trees and leave your corpse to the crows.
Intimidate, demoralize: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17
damage, nonlethal: 2d4 ⇒ (2, 1) = 3

There is indeed a tightrope near The Shrike's current position that will bypass the bridge. I have highlighted it with a white line to make it clearer on the map. It requires a DC 10 climb check to traverse, though that is at 1/4 speed. A DC 15 for 1/2 speed, and if you pull off a 20+ climb, I will allow you to move at full speed. I think it might technically be more, but we'll call it 20 feet.

Aurelius Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
The Shrike Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

I want to shoot yellow, but not if she has cover. If I don't have a clear shot at yellow, I will shoot at green. Thanks!

Fellzir again steps 5' closer to the party after shooting at the aforementioned enemy.
Crossbow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 121d8 ⇒ 1

Ah well...

Come here Yellow boy maintaining his covered position, Aurelius issues the same command again

Wer andern eine Grube gräbt hat meist ein Grubengrabgerät He says in infernal

The man in Green calls sorrowfully. "I'm sorry, Jask..." Then he throws the lever. The bridge collapses beneath the man's feet as it crashes to the forest floor below. Jask does not move from the splintered wreckage. The man in Green retreats around the corner and disappears from view.

You hear a stifled sob from the woman in Blue and you notice that she has revived the bard. He gets to his feet unsteadily, takes one look at the wreckage below and makes a beeline for the ladder. "Riley?!" she wails in protest. "These bastards already killed me once, damn near twice. We're no good to the Reclamation dead." His next words are quiet, for her ears alone. But soon she follows him and they both descend the ladder.

"What a lily-livered, yellow bellied cur!" Cimri exclaims in disgust.

Out of Combat! You can regroup, heal, discuss tactics, and maybe most importantly, take ten to make it across the tightrope to the next platform. XD

"Descend" to another platform or to the forest floor?

Riley(Red) and Parenna(Blue) do indeed descend to the forest floor. Those of you with bows may continue to try and harry them as they attempt to escape. Much like they attacked you when you arrived.
The man in Green has simply retreated back where you can no longer see him. Now with the fallen bridge, the tightropes are the only way forward.

"Cowards..." The Shrike grins behind his mask. "Is any of the fallen ones alive? For questioning, and... fun."

Was there only the plant-thingies on this platform?

Also, some healing might be in order. Especially Aurelius and Guillaume

"Cowards..." The Shrike grins behind his mask. "Is any of the fallen ones alive? For questioning, and... fun."

Was there only the plant-thingies on this platform?

Also, some healing might be in order. Especially Aurelius and Guillaume

Yes, this area is where you were beset by the acorn-throwers, one of them is fallen on this platform, but the rest fell down below. I'll try to save you some time: they don't speak common, abyssal or infernal.

"That bard is as yellow as his hair." Cimri agrees. "He always runs... It's a wonder these religious fools bothered to raise him. I guess they felt guilty that Aurelius nearly split him in half when he was pretending to be the Angel Knight." She smiles fondly at the Omdura, remembering the carnage.

At The Shrike's question, she peers down at the body in the wreckage of the bridge below. "He's not moving, but can't tell if he's breathing from here. I can go check, need to see if I can find my lost knives anyway. He might have some loot, at least."
Cimri Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Fellzir shoots at Riley again while he's helpless on the ladder.

Crossbow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 171d8 ⇒ 6 vs. helpless? flat-footed?

Cimri, wait for the healing before you go unless you're giving chase.

Bwhahahahahahahha Aurelius laughs at his cunning plan

I also need a f+*@ing ranged weapon though.

Fellzir's bolt strikes the yellow-haired bard in the middle of the back as he reaches the bottom of the ladder. Having only been healed enough to regain his consciousness (and cowardice), he drops like a sack of potatoes.

"Ha! Good shot, Fellzir. That really is a Crossbow of Doom." Cimri crows and then tilts her head to the side as she watches the woman sprint away. Heading in the direction you all came from. "What do you want to bet, she's heading back to the Fort for reinforcements? Boy, is she in for a surprise!" She adds with a wicked grin.

She nods her agreement at Aurelius's assertion of needing ranged weapons. "They have a fair few here. Let's see what we can find." She waits patiently for her promised healing and then makes her way down to the forest floor to search for goodies. "Hey, if you want to interview these guys, they're both still breathing. You want to bring them up?"

loot time, Loot Time, Loot Time, LOOOOT TIIIIME!
On Riley: potion of cure light wounds, potion of
invisibility; Other Gear buckler, mwk rapier, mwk shortbow
with 15 arrows, mwk light crossbow with 15 bolts, lute,
spell component pouch, 89 gp
On Jask: potion of cure light wounds; Other Gear
leather armor, mwk longbow with 15 arrows, 2 mwk short
swords, sap, 2 pair manacles, 40 gp

Cimri jangles the manacles playfully, "Kinky, not to mention useful. Who should we wake up first?" Both men are stable, but Riley is the less hurt of the two.

Guillaume goes looking for his throwing axes, yanking them out of the corpses of the orange-barked...plant creature, and the yellow-clad man.

"I wouldn't mind putting one of those bows to good use, but before we do anything I think I'd best find some healing magic." the big tiefling says, wiping some blood from one of his several wounds.