#Heroes for Highdelve - 1st level characters - private game (Inactive)

Game Master noral

Tiefling gear: Combat Gear elixir ofhiding, potion of cure light wounds; Other
Gear padded armor, light crossbow with 1Ocrossbow bolts, short sword, thieves' tools

2 x Combat Gear for Richelle and Tolwin (so all items twice): potion ofcure light wounds, mwk arrows (5),tanglefoot bag (2), thunderstone (2); Other Gear leather armor, longbow with 20 arrows, longsword, 48 gp

You search them and find many useful items.

stabilize : 1d20 ⇒ 51d20 ⇒ 31d20 ⇒ 21d20 ⇒ 1

The Tiefling is not stopping to bleed.

Toko considers letting the tiefling expire naturally, but has second thoughts.

I'm stabilizing him. We can interrogate him, turn him into local authorities or let him go, but letting him die like this doesn't feel right.

casts stabilize on the tiefling

Sorry, just saw the post.

You see his wounds stop bleeding.

Suddenly, you hear a shriek from the cave.

"It sounds like we don't have much time. I suggest Xildina and Grim both drink one of these potions before we address whatever is in that cave."

Roran searches through the gear left by the foes. "If no one objects, I'd like to claim these masterwork arrows, a thunderstone, and I can hold onto the gold for the group until such a time that it is needed. I concur with our two most-wounded taking a potion each. That still leaves two tanglefoot bags, a thunderstone, plus weapons and armor. But we must hurry."

Roran gathers what he's claimed and moves for the cave.

You slowly give the potion of the Tiefling to Grim who is unconscious.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Grim slowly opens his eyes!

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Status
Roran
Xildina, -12, staggered
Yoko
Sirani, -8
Grim, -4

Sirani takes one of the potions found in the hut for himself. CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

You slowly give the potion to Xildina as well!

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Now you still have four potions of cure light wounds. 3 from the fallen attackers which you used and you found 4 potions in the hut.

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Status
Roran
Xildina, -5
Yoko
Sirani, -4
Grim, -4

Yoko takes the crossbow I've never used one of these, but with thr danger we've found, my magic may not be enough

You again hear a loud scream which sounds like the voice of a female ... and then an absolutely inhuman roar coming from the cave!

Richelle on the ground starts to move a little ...

Sirani drinks a second potion, and heads into the cave. "We have no more time to waste out here."

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Roran dashes for the cave, but attempts to lighten his steps as he approaches. He peers inside, unsure of how far in he will be able to see, with an arrow notched in his bow.

Stealth: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

Concerned about the conflict coming, Grim decides to wait on using the resources they may need in the very near future.

However, moving forward, he touches Xildania's blade, infusing it with good energy for the next minute.

Blessing of Good, one minute duration, additional 1d6 good damage

He then follows Roran into the cave.

Yoko carefully follows as well smelling and straining to see ehats ahead

You all move to the cave entrance.

This rock face towers nearly 30 feet and is punctuated in the middle with the dark opening of a cave mouth.

As you enter, the dank scent of moss hangs heavy in the air as the gloom in the cave thickens. Some daylight filters in to the mouth of the cave (the entryway is in low-light), but the caverns receding deeper in on either side are completely dark.

How do you want to deal with light, and what is your marching order/algorithm as you proceed into this cave?

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These cramped corridors smell like fungus and rot.

Xildina follows the party after thanking them for the healing deciding to drink an additional potion just to make 100% sure they are prepared for what comes next.

Potion of Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Perception: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (20) - 1 = 19

Upon listening carefully, for once, Xildina looks to the others with worry, quietly readying their dueling sword.

"We should proceed carefully."

Sirani fills his lamp with some oil and lights it. He waits for his eyes to adjust before continuing on.

Roran, not wanting to take a hand away from his bow, brings himself directly behind Sirani, in order to see with Sirani's lamp. He peers into the cave.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

Roran whispers to the others, "Do you hear that? Some sort of... thudding and... is that roaring I hear? It's coming from deeper inside. We should proceed, but with caution. But... not too much caution. There was that scream earlier. Keep your eyes peeled, I mean."

For marching order, this would put Roran directly behind Sirani, but is otherwise fine with being toward the front.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

"That sounds ominous, everyone be careful and on guard."

A little slower than Sirani, Grimwald casts light on Xildania's gauntlet to help light the way. He then spends his movements alternating blessings on each of the companions.

Guidance lasts for one minute, six seconds to cast, gives +1 to attack roll, saving throw or skill check

After a minute of moving through the caverns and exploring, you hear the loud *snap* of a chain breaking, followed by a bellow of triumph and loud, thudding footsteps.

Suddenly, a large, two-headed beast comes into view, wielding a nasty-looking flail in one hand and holding the dead, crushed body of an aged woman in the other hand.

The two-headed giant is wearing a large pendant that you clearly recognize as the pendant that was granted by the dragon to the town of Highdelve.

But you also see that strange cords are attached to the amulet and it is blood-covered.

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All over the Ettin’s body strange bloody runes are carved into its skin.

Please note that it is dark in here. I know you have a light source but those without low-light vision have problems due to concealment 20% at range because of dim light.

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Initiative - all under the effect of guidance

Roran

Ettin

Xildina
Grim
Sirani
Yoko

Knowledge Religion: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

Grim whispers, "This monstrosity is warded against dragons. The amulet serves as the focus. The dragon would be unable to hurt the ettin."

Roran nods toward Grim, acknowledging the information.

He squints his eyes. "What is that?"
Knowledge (local): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
"I don't think I know."

Roran advances just enough to get a clear line of fire toward the beast. His eyes attempt to focus in the darkness.

Composite Longbow ATK: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13 Composite Longbow DMG: 1d8 ⇒ 1
Rolling percentile for concealment in the darkness, with <=20 being an automatic miss.
Concealment: 1d100 ⇒ 51

Roran mutters under his breath a curse toward the darkness.

All over the Ettin’s body strange bloody runes are carved into its skin and Roran’s arrow hits for another bloody scratch!

The giant roars angrily and drops the body of the broken woman that was in his hand.

The Ettin charges forward and grips it’s flail in two hands to attack Xildina!! The ball of metal hits her body so hard that her broken body is knocked against the wall and she is unconscious.

flail, charge, 2H : 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 2 = 261d10 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
crit?! : 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 2 = 211d10 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

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Initiative - all under the effect of guidance

Xildina, -13, stabilization roll needed
Grim, -4
Sirani
Yoko
Roran

Ettin, -1

"See if you can get it away from Xildina."

Xildana has light on her gauntlet, wouldn't the ettin be inside the light spell now?

Grim, seeing he can't rush to Xildina's aid quite yet, trusts in Erastil to help the battle, taking a five foot step, he shoots a arrow at the beast.

Longbow/Point Blank Shot: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 1 = 9 Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

concealment: 1d100 ⇒ 30

No concealment anymore. Sorry. I edited and deleted that Ooc statement. :-)

Grim shoots an arrow at the large beast but only hits the wall!!

Yoko sees Xildina go down and takes a step to the east for a more clear view

Keeping these Pathfinders from death is a full time job in itself

Yokoo casts stabilize on Xildina

Roran rushes south, relying on his acrobatics skills to get him away from the beast without being hit by its flail.

Rolling Acrobatics vs. the Ettin's CMD to avoid an attack of opportunity.
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Roran pulls back his bow's string and looses an arrow.
Composite Longbow ATK + P.B. Shot: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 = 9 Composite Longbow DMG + P.B. Shot: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Sirani takes a guarded step back and throws a ball of electricity at the ettin.

Electric Blast (Ranged Touch): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10 for Electricity: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Yoko can stop Xildina’s bleeding.

Roran is trying to move away but the giant roars angrily and tries to make an opportunity attack and hits Roran’s arm! It hurts so that her arrow can’t find its mark.

AoO ?! : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 171d10 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Sirani on the other hand has luck that their electric attack only needs to touch and really can shock the Ettin!

The Ettin moves forward and grips it’s flail in two hands to attack Sirani. The ball of metal barely hits but the location is his temple and his head really hurts!!

flail, 2H : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 171d10 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

Oh man, these dice rolls are cruel. I’m sorry!! :-( Please everyone don’t forget that ranged attacks provoke from the Ettin within 10 ft (his reach). In case you don’t have precise shot you suffer -4 to hit for shooting into melee. Also note that soft cover can give AC bonus in case an ally is between you and the Ettin when making ranged attacks.

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Initiative - DO NOT FORGET: all under the effect of guidance

Xildina, -13, stable, prone
Grim, -4
Sirani, -12
Yoko
Roran, -4

Ettin, -9

Sirani takes two guarded steps away from the giant.

Hi Sirani, you can take one 5 ft step back and still have a move and standard action but you cannot take two 5 ft steps. So your movement 10 ft back would provoke from the giant.

Roran roars in pain and frustration from the ettin's strike, vowing to not miss again. He draws his bow and releases another arrow.

Composite Bow ATK + P.B. Shot + Guid.: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 21 Composite Bow DMG + P.B. Shot: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

"Take that, you wretched beast!"

The arrow sinks into the giant’s left neck but it hardly slows him down!!

Grim, Sirani, Yoko are up!

Sirani steps back only once and drops into a Total Defense.

Oh that is a big thing...

Yoko moves back to get a bit more space between them and casts a misfortune hex on it to try to make it ineffective

DC15 will save - otherwise roll twice and keep the lower for ability check, attack, saving throw or skill checks for 1 round

Will w/o modifier: 1d20 ⇒ 7

Yoko realizes that her hex is effective!

Grimwald recognizes the problem facing them. This thing can beat his comrades, nay his friends... into oblivion, chasing them around the cave. While Xildina was the most qualified to face the beast in hand to hand combat, she fell in the beasts lumbering initial assault.

I need to buy them time! Sirani and Roran are lethal if they just have the time they need!

Instead of fleeing, Grim tosses his longbow to the side, drawing his hand ax and readying his buckler.

"Come on then, you great stupid lunk!" He shouts at the ettin, "If this is what you want, try and hit me!"

Free action, drop longbow. Move action, draw handaxe (which should not provoke). Standard action: Total defense. AC with buckler and TD is 21

The Ettin shouts something!

It grips it’s flail in two hands to attack Grim but only hits the stairs!!

flail, 2H : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 121d10 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
misfortune : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 141d10 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

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Initiative - DO NOT FORGET: all under the effect of guidance

Xildina, -13, stable, prone
Grim, -4
Sirani, -12
Yoko
Roran, -4

Ettin, -17

Sirani nods at Grim in thanks as he takes another guarded step backwards, firing of an electrifying attack when at a safe distance.

Electric Blast (Ranged Touch) with Guidance: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 3 + 1 = 23 for Electricity: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

The blast shocks the Ettin again!

But although this creature is weakened, it is still a GIANT and endures the pain!

Yoko, Roran, Grim are up!

Roran curses the tenacity of the beast. He notches another arrow and fires upon the enemy!

Composite Longbow ATK + P.B. Shot: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 Composite Longbow DMG + P.B. Shot: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Roran cannot hit the large giant and the arrow hits the ceiling.

Yoko sees the miss and Cackles loudly! extending the misfortune hex another round

Then pulls out her light crossbow to shoot

Grim laughs in the face of the ettin, taunting it on, moving the handaxe in a sudden movement as if he was to attack, but really waiting to parry the beasts next attack.

"Ha! Pathetic! You're a brute and nothing more! You're not worth Erastil's disdain! Come on! Hit me!"

Action: Total defense

The taunting is successful as the Ettin attacks Grim again but only hits the wall!!

flail, 2H : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 171d10 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
misfortune : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 71d10 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

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Initiative - DO NOT FORGET: all under the effect of guidance

Xildina, -13, stable, prone
Grim, -4
Sirani, -12
Yoko
Roran, -4

Ettin, -21

Sirani gathers another charge of electricity to send towards the distracted giant.

Electric Blast (Ranged Touch): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21 for Electricity: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Another electric shock freezes the giant’s muscles!!

Yoko continues to Cackle loudly! extending the misfortune hex to the 3rd round (move)

Then fires off her Light Crossbow Light crossbow: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 2 + 1 = 23 for damage: 1d8 + 0 ⇒ (6) + 0 = 6

confirm: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 2 + 1 = 17

Although Yoko faces cover and is shooting into melee although he’s not trained for that his crossbow hits the left eye of the right head!!

The beast roars in pain!!

“AAAARGHHHH!!!!“

Roran and Grim are up!

Grim tries to further antagonize the ettin, "HA! You are worthless. You can't even hit the person standing right in front of you!"

Action: (be annoying to ettin) Total Defense