Ironperenti's Shattered Star AP

Game Master Ironperenti

Shathee continues to shadow Aurie, keeping an eye for any ambushes, knowing that the potential were rats could come from anywhere.

Rheagar, seeing Shathee advance from the room, follows motioning the others to join him, This place is a real warren, we shouldn't get too far away in case they run into trouble...

Everyone moves forward keeping a small gap between them. Aurie finds the landing between the two curving stairwells is empty. Three stone boxes, with lids raised, stand lined up against the east wall. A fine yellow powder surrounds them on the floor. It could possibly be yellow mold.

Leylia moves up among the group, stopping behind Shathee. As she reaches for his shoulder she imparts a bit of magic, implanting a hex.

Shathee now has protective luck, activated upon being attacked, so the first attack roll against him has to take the worse of two rolls.

Shathee eyes the yellow powder from a safe distance, putting a hand on Aurie's shoulder urging caution.

Know(Dungeoneering): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Feeling confident that it is not a dangerous mold, he nods ahead and removes his hand from her shoulder.

Encouraged by Leylia's blessing, he gives a silent smile back her way.

Aurie continues as point man moving up the staircase that continues to ascend from the landing. Everyone follows giving space for stealth. Pillars line the center of this long hall. At the far end is a low rostrum, the dusty stumps of ancient votive candles lining its outer edge. Two of these have been knocked over. Colorful murals of Thassilon pilgrims and giants marching over an intact Irespan cover the walls. Across the room, behind a pillar, she sees a huge rat.

Mold:
Aurie nods to Shatee and continues to ignore the mold, sneaking up further.
OK, idenftifiying stuff is officially not my strong suit
She thinks.

Dire Rat

Quickly signalling a "one" and a prearranged symbol for "foe" (probably a fist) aurie intends to sneak up and stab the large rat in tandem with Shathee, moving to an obsucred position south of the rat while motioning for shatee to move northwarts, hoping to collapse unto the rat in a pincer that would allow Shathee to flank.

Actual surprise round:

Aurie charges on square south west of the rat, hoping to provide Shatee with a flanking opportunity while also making it difficult for the rat to retreat.

charge: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 8 + 2 = 19 5 dex 2 bab 1 masterwork 2 charge
damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Summary

1: Aurie tries to signal to the rest her intention to move south of the rat to cut of its retreat and flank with Shathee, not sure what roll if any is applicable. We didnt really setup a sign language beforehand, and havent cooperated much previously, so communication f~$*ups are likely. Aurie is not wise enough to consider such things being an issue.
2: Aurie stealths to the position she currently occupies on the map, and waits 2 rounds for shatee to get into position. She cant probably see him.
3: After 2 rounds, she charges the rat moving to the square one south west of it in the progress.

init: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Sorry! I was out of town last week and forgot to post about it. Back in and getting caught up now.

Seeing Aurie's hand signals, he quietly moves up to the indicated target. He smiles at how simple non-verbal communication is after his troubles picking up the local dialect. He stays in the shadows and doesn't make a sound while approaching the dire rat and watching for his teammate to work their way around.

Stealth: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25

Seeing, Aurie jump towards the rat, he moves in as well to make sure the rat doesn't escape or let out a noise.

Not sure there's going to be much left of the rat after Aurie's attack, but he moves in to place just to be sure. Let me know if you need an attack roll or initiative.

As Shathee moves the others move up the stairwell. Then Aurie closes on the rat and runs it through the shoulder. The thing squeaks in anger and pain. (Shathee may make a partial charge to attack as well).

Surprise Round
Aurie atkd
Shathee <<<

Round 1
Molasbar <<<
Wererat moderately injured -12
Shathee 19/19
Aurie 26/26
Leylia 20/20
Rheagar 27/27

Shathee charges to flank the over-sized rodent and stabs deep with his borrowed mithril blade, the silvery blade sliding in near its spine and opening up a gash that begins flowing red.

Charge+Flanking: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 2 + 2 = 29
Damage+Sneak Attack: 1d6 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 1 + (6) = 11

Using Bleeding Critical, so dire rat now takes 1 bleed each round.

[ooc]Forgot about DR on the initial attack from Aurie.[/dice]

Shathee's attack connects and the rat is bleeding.

Round 1
Molasbar <<<
Wererat seriously injured -18, bleed 1
Shathee 19/19
Aurie 26/26
Leylia 20/20
Rheagar 27/27

When the sounds of engagement start, Molasbar darts up the stairs, raising his bow with an arrow nocked.

Double move, getting to the location now on the map.

Leylia moves along the wall, chastising herself for only now thinking to pull out her crossbow. I'm going to hear Dad's lectures in my head all DAY now...

The rat manages to slip from between the two and then runs up the stairs squeaking loudly as it goes. You think about giving chase but the animal is obviously faster than you. The stairs must go up quite a distance as the squeaking disappears somewhere above.

Is it? Unless they are quicker then other dire rats, Aurie should have the same movespeed as it does due to fast movement, still hard to catch since I doubt I would get a charge.

Ok we are loud now Aurie darts ahead after the rat, seeking to cut of its retreat by, if possible, jumping over it acrobatically.

acrobaitcs: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30

Forgot about your fast movement, you are correct, it is as fast as you. However, its movement takes it around a corner so you could not charge. You could chase but not attack.

To everyone's amazement, Aurie takes off after the rat and may actually be quick enough to catch up to it. As she rounds the turn on the stairs she leaps to get ahead of rat (double move ends you just in front of the rat on the stairwell.

double movement on actual steps.

Figured as much, thats why there was no attack roll. Can you move my token to the appropriate square? I dont want to accidentally explore.

Since you are intelligent enough to run, how about surrendering? Mrs probably a wererat?

intimidate: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

Damn things always running away these days! the dwarf grumbles loudly clanking forward in his armor. Ach, don't get too far ahead Aurie!

Aurie thinks she is the really "hot stuff", has fairly low wisdom, and hasnt lost fights yet. I am also trying to roleplay the shard of prides influence, so she is currently impetous as hell. She will likely tactically mature once reality shows her she is a level 2 character.

"If it's running for help that way, it probably means that's the direction of reinforcements!" Shathee calls as he begins moving after Aurie and signaling the others to follow.

The rat transforms into a humanoid form, not without effort, and asks, "What do you want?"

Running from the back to catch up, Shathee asks still thick with his Qadiran accent, "Where is Ayala?

He keeps his borrowed sword drawn and aimed at the creature which he can only assume is one of the Tower Girls' Lieutenants, now that its true nature has been revealed. With little knowledge of this condition, he has no desire to find out exactly how it spreads by letting this thing get too close.

The rat-woman gestures upward with her head, "Upstairs, with the others. She's expecting trouble and doubtless heard my squeaks. You'd be best served by leaving this place."

Our quarrel is with her and Terisha, and we prefer to kill as few of you as possible. You got jumped by a bunch of people, you got the alarm out, you got surrounded you yielded. If your leaders are worth a damn they will accept that. No reason for you to die here agreed?

Aurie has a strict we dont kill prisoners who surrendered policy, which may horribly backfire, but the relatively few ideals she has she feels strongly about.

"I fully agree, miss. I fully agree. So, what do we do now?" the rat-woman asks.

Hands behind your back, Ill make you unconscious by blocking your blood flow to your brain for 4-5 seconds, then make sure your vitals are normal. You will sleep for a couple of hours, no pain, no permanent damage. You have seen the grapple contests in the serpents run? I am mostly fighting there with weapons, but I am trained in that as well. She smiles.

diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

Using unconsciousness as a negotiation tactic? Well, I suppose it takes all kinds... Leylia keeps her crossbow ready, unwilling to to look stupid fumbling for it in the event of ambush.

Oh and that implanted hex I put on Shathee lasts until discharged or until I implant another, so don't forget!

Rheagar huffs up to the others, armor clanking some with the speedy movement. Mercy is a virtue, truth be told. Come let us finish your deal and move onward before they can further reinforce their lines of defense. the dwarf offers.

Grudgingly, she allows herself to be bound and knocked out. The team then heads on up the stairs. Reaching the top, Aurie moves forward cautiously and peers into a small room. Bits and pieces of old rubble, fragments of furniture, and broken weapons and armor clutter the floor.

Map updated

Taking the lead, Aurie stealths a bit ahead, on the lookout for traps and foes.

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
stealth: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Aurie doesn't see anyone just an overturned table. However, she does notice a hand crossbow sticking out from behind an over turned table shortly after one of the small quarrels hits her shoulder (dmg 4).

Round 1
Aurie 22/26
Tower girl uninjured
Shathee 19/19
Leylia 20/20
Rheagar 27/27
Molasbar

Bad idea Aurie snarls as her temper flares and she bloodrages (+4 dex)

acrobatics: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21 Aurie seeks to move to one square west of the tower girl without provoking an AoO

attack: 1d20 + 2 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 2 + 7 + 1 = 30 She then seeks to apply her Falcata
damge: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
crit confirm: 1d20 + 2 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 7 + 1 = 17 Possible landing a devastating blow.

crit x2: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
crit x3: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

Move to new position on map, using acrobatics to not provoke (may not be neccessary anyway because enemy has a crossbow, but it could be a handcrossbow, or she may have a natural weapon like a bite out, then do a single attack with her Falcata.

When Aurie snarls, Molasbar surges forward and darts up the stairs. He gets to a place where he can take see what is happening and help.

Double move to get to the place on the map he is now, Also, updated hit points in Roll20; 20/20 is correct.

Aurie cuts down the tower girl who shot her sending blood flying across the room from the violence of the hit. Then she spots another hunkered behind the table. The newly spotted woman stands fully sending a quarrel at Aurie (it missed) before dropping her hand crossbow and moving into the hall to the south.

Round 1
Aurie 22/26 atk
Tower girl uninjured atk/mv
Shathee 19/19 <<<
Leylia 20/20 <<<
Rheagar 27/27 <<<
Molasbar 22/22 moved

Noticing Aurie surge into action, Leylia tries to dart forward to place her protective luck on her comrade before battle is joined, but winces when she sees the fletching sticking out of her.

Aurie's got luck against the next hit. MISS, DAMN YOU!

Shathee charges in, side-stepping the flipped table, with the wind whipping around him. He quickly catches up with the girl to the south and slashes with his mithril blade, realizing that any of the people they find could potentially be infected with wererat-ness.

Shortsword: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
Dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Rheagar, hearing the sounds of combat ahead, hoists his shield and moves ahead into the chamber, breaking to the right as he enters around the table. You fast people taking the fight to them.... he grumbles moving ahead.

Shathee clips the woman with his sword.

Round 2
Aurie 22/26 <<<
Tower girl -2 lightly injured
Shathee 19/19
Leylia 20/20
Rheagar 27/27
Molasbar 22/22

acrobatics to move through enemy square: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 7 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 + 7 - 1 + 2 = 17
Pretty sure that fails vs CMD +5
Aurie attempts to tumble through the enemies square, seeking to end one square behind her.

2 turns of bloorage used.

If this works, she slashes the enemy from her rear

falcata: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

If she does not manage to get into position, she stops one square behind Shathee and ends her bloodrage there, the attack does not go off in that case.

Aurie doesn't see a good way through so she finds herself stuck behind Shathee. The tower girl jabs at Shathee with her short sword and cuts him across the ribs (dmg 5).

Round 2
Aurie 22/26 move
Tower girl -2 lightly injured atk
Shathee 14/19 <<<
Leylia 20/20 <<<
Rheagar 27/27 <<<
Molasbar 22/22 <<<

Oy, DM! Did Shathee's implanted luck already get used? Pretty sure that's the worst of two rolls on that stab.

Without a clear shot, Leylia frowns and instead renews Aurie's luck as she moves up.

Molasbar follows the others, trying to catch sight of the action. When he gets to where he can see Shatnee engaged with someone, he tries to send an arrow past his ally into them.

Move (shown on map) and attack with longbow. To hit 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 - 4 = 15, damage 1d8 + 0 ⇒ (7) + 0 = 7 with a durable cold iron arrow blanched with silver.

Nice reminder Leylia.

Aurie doesn't see a good way through so she finds herself stuck behind Shathee. The tower girl jabs at Shathee with her short sword and just misses him. Molasbar's arrow flies wide.

Round 2
Aurie 22/26 move
Tower girl -2 lightly injured atk
Shathee 19/19 <<<
Leylia 20/20 luck
Rheagar 27/27 <<<
Molasbar 22/22 atk

Rheagar moves forward behind Shathee, touching him lightly on the left shoulder, May Iomedae guide your blades and actions... Cast Guidance

Shathee darts to the left before spinning right to try to dive past the Tower Girl's defenses and get behind her.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 11 + 1 = 29

Assuming that makes it. Unfortunately, he's not officially flanking until someone steps in and takes his spot. But he'll get sneak attack damage next time!

He then slashes his mithril blade at the woman blocking the path.

Shortsword: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Shathee stabs the woman and she gives a gasp of pain. Immediately she begins looking for a way out of the bad tactical situation.

Round 3
Aurie 22/26; luck <<<
Tower girl -7 modertely injured atk
Shathee 19/19
Leylia 20/20
Rheagar 27/27
Molasbar 22/22

Did I just kill that girl? That could have been me if I was less lucky in life! What am I doing?

Almost without concious thoughts, Aurie moves in

attack fatigued: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Her attack, while somewhat telegraphed and mechanical, may well strike true.

"Alright, alright," the tower girl says stepping away from Aurie and next to Shathee. She lowers her sword, "You've got me, there's no need to kill me."

Round 3
Aurie 22/26; luck <<<
Tower girl -13 seriously injured pleads
Shathee 19/19
Leylia 20/20
Rheagar 27/27
Molasbar 22/22