Dark Tower

Game Master brvheart

I'll do a cure moderate wounds on the elf. CMW: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (4, 8) + 7 = 19*1.5=28 HP's back

"Thank-you, I am Grimstone'" The starts looking around at the party, somewhat confused starring at a giant skeleton pearing out of the straw.

Rhaym makes room for Thoron to heal the Elf and extends a hand to help the elf to his, "Pleased to meet you Grimstone, I am Sir Rhaym do you recall how you got here, or perhaps who the last individual you were dealing with was?"

Fort save Felix.
Fort: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Fort save Felix.

Felix begins convulsing and collapes.

poison damage: 6d8 ⇒ (6, 8, 2, 4, 4, 6) = 30
paralized for paralized: 6d6 ⇒ (5, 6, 6, 5, 3, 4) = 29x10 minutes

"oh my let me see what I can do. Don't go accepting food from strangers here Felix I'd advise. "
I cast neutralize poison on Felix. I'll wait to see if I need to do anything else

That helps with the poison and the paralyzation, but not the damage.

Jim shakes his head, disturbed by what happened to Felix. With low fury he remarked, "He may have been ensorcelled but I think that elf had the right idea!"

Rhaym makes room for Thoron to heal the Elf and extends a hand to help the elf to his, "Pleased to meet you Grimstone, I am Sir Rhaym do you recall how you got here, or perhaps who the last individual you were dealing with was?"

"Someone named Haffrung I think. I was with my companions. Where are they?"

ok was just making sure nothing else was happening. I'll use another cure moderate on Felix
CMW: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (4, 6) + 7 = 17*1.5=25 back Felix

"Don't know Haffrung we haven't seen anyone else besides the guy you were ensocerelled to kill. I'm called Thoron."

Where am I? How am I underground?

The goblin makes a discreet crazy gesture with him finger.

"Well Grimstone, that would actually be an excellent question for you to answer, if you knew. However, can you describe this Haffrung and tell us the last things you remember? Such as where you were and what you were doing. Also how many friends were you with, and who were they and what do they look like? I cannot say that we have met them as of yet but we will at least be aware of who they might be should we meet them hence forth."

"There were four of us. We all bear this symbol, of the merchant house of Kroan." he shows the hilt of his sword. Haffrung appeared as a big dumb brute, but did not talk like one, if you know what I mean.

"Ah so you were with someone that acted quite different than they looked and then stopped remembering things. So again I ask, do you remember at all where you were based on the last thing you can recall."

"Okay so there were three others of you and they each carried a sword with that symbol on it? However, in case someone else picked up their symbol, what did these three others basically look like. I am only asking, in case we get separated and we happen to encounter one of your friends in an alterred state like the one we found you in just a bit ago."

"Does anyone know of this merchant house of Kroan?" asked Jim?

Probably requires a knowledge skill of some sort.

Knowledge nobilty

Felix nods with a toothy grin to Thoron.
"Thanks matey. I think the stew was a bit spoiler. I thought my sea stomach could handle it esly but naah."

"Ah so you were with someone that acted quite different than they looked and then stopped remembering things. So again I ask, do you remember at all where you were based on the last thing you can recall."

"Okay so there were three others of you and they each carried a sword with that symbol on it? However, in case someone else picked up their symbol, what did these three others basically look like. I am only asking, in case we get separated and we happen to encounter one of your friends in an alterred state like the one we found you in just a bit ago."

"Only I have the Sword of Kroan. They wear rings or bear symbols."

"Where were you at the last time you remember anything?

"In the village of Mitra's Fist."

The giant skeleton starts clamering and claws its way out of the earth to attack. Everyone roll init.

init giant skeleton: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

Knowledge(Nobility): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
Lay On Hands: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 5) = 12

Rhaym ponders the name Kroan for a moment and then suddenly a giant skeleton comes up out of the ground. 'Did Xor have a hand in this as well, or was it attracted to Thoron's holy relics?' thinks Rhaym. Regardless Rhaym quickly {Swift Action} lays a hand on himself in prepartion for this battle.

Jim muttered something unrepeatable in polite company under his breath and drew his sword.

Init: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Fralk Init: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Init: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
To skeleton"You're dead stay still!"

initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

K nobility merchant houses symbols, Kroan: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

init Felix: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
init Grimstone: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

Initiative Order Round One
Grimstone
Sir Rhaym
Felix
Giant Skeleton
Thoron
Jim
Fralk
Ciri

Grimstone attacks

longsword: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16 damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

OCC: Okay 1st I added the Lay on Hands +12 to the suddenly newer 41 HP and so my character should be at 53 HP at the start of this fight, unless something else happened that I am not aware of.

Power Attack 1: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 16
Power Attack 2: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
Damage 1: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
Damage 2: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
OOC: Oops forgot to subtract the -1 To Hit and add in the +2 To Damage

After quickly healing himself he launches a full assault upon the giant skeleton as he slowly {5ft step} works his way clockwise around the giant skeleton.

OCC: Okay 1st I added the Lay on Hands +12 to the suddenly newer 41 HP and so my character should be at 53 HP at the start of this fight, unless something else happened that I am not aware of.

[dice=Power Attack 1]1d20+14
[dice=Power Attack 2]1d20+9
[dice=Damage 1]1d10+7
[dice=Damage 2]1d10+7
OOC: Oops forgot to subtract the -1 To Hit and add in the +2 To Damage

After quickly healing himself he launches a full assault upon the giant skeleton as he slowly {5ft step} works his way clockwise around the giant skeleton.

That is -2/+8 power attacking with a two handed weapon

OCC: Oh right my bad I forgot about the level increase but to be fair he is only swinging the sword 1-handed as he is still employing his shield.

You can smite undead and evil for extra to hit and 7 points or touch attack w/lay on hands to damage them also

The giant skeleton attacks the elf

Large greatsword: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (15) + 16 = 31 damage: 3d6 + 13 ⇒ (1, 4, 3) + 13 = 21

My action posted in discussion

5 ft step and scorching RAY.

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20; 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

damage: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 6, 2) = 18 4d6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 3, 5, 3) + 1 = 14

OCC: Thanks but are you sure this Giant Skeleton is Evil, many Skeletons are Neutral as they are mindless and not truly connected to the negative plane. I think Zombies are similar, however I could be wrong, game system bleed over -- plus this skeleton could be special being a module monster.

Still I did not want to waste an attack doing a Detect Evil in the first round, as I was trying to get its attention. Now I am not so sure I want its attention. I will do the Detect Evil this next round, unless Thoran beats me to it and lets us all know.

At will, a paladin can use detect evil, as the spell. A paladin can, as a move action, concentrate on a single item or individual within 60 feet and determine if it is evil.

Smite: a paladin can call out to the powers of good to aid her in her struggle against evil. As a swift action

Lay on hands: Each day you can use this ability a number of times equal to 1/2 her paladin level plus her Charisma modifier. heal or damage undead 1d6 hit points of damage for every two paladin levels. Using this ability is a standard action, unless the paladin targets herself, in which case it is a swift action.

Cha 16(+3) goes to your spellcasting, stacks with your saves and powers your attacks and all abilities, wisdom does nothing, int is just skill points.

A 10 intelligence is normal intelligence and 8 wisdom is just slightly ditsy, but with a high charisma, you would pass it off as quirky but loveable.

Channel Positive Energy (Su)
When a paladin who reaches 4th level gains the supernatural ability to channel positive energy like a cleric. Using this ability consumes two uses of your lay on hands ability. A paladin uses your level as your effective cleric level when channeling positive energy. This is a Charisma-based ability. This is a standard action.

you should read your class abilities.

You can take a move action in place of a standard action. (commonly swap your move action for one or more equivalent actions), you can take one 5-foot step either before, during, or after the action.

You can perform only a single swift action per turn. An immediate takes your swift.

Knowledge(Religion) check on Skeletons: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Sneaking forward Felix looks at his opponent and sighs.
Skeletons, why skeletons. No kidneys, no hamstrings, no fun!
Stealth: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 31

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[dice=Knowledge(Religion) check on Skeletons]1d20+6

What's a skeleton????

OCC: Precisely Rhaym has no clue what a skeleton might be. Oh sure they are obviously not a natural creature. So a construct or magical creature maybe undead but he has not heard that they are undead (must have missed the class Undead 101 during training) so would most likely lean towards construct or magical creature.

We have in the past fought against skeletons. I can see through the bones and see no organs! Might not be the best knowledge, but....

OCC: Precisely Rhaym has no clue what a skeleton might be. Oh sure they are obviously not a natural creature. So a construct or magical creature maybe undead but he has not heard that they are undead (must have missed the class Undead 101 during training) so would most likely lean towards construct or magical creature.

Actually, with a 7 you should have heard of skeletons and know them as undead. Regular Skeletons have afaik a DC5 Knowledge check, for being very low level and very common.

Sir Rhaym . wrote:

OCC: Precisely Rhaym has no clue what a skeleton might be. Oh sure they are obviously not a natural creature. So a construct or magical creature maybe undead but he has not heard that they are undead (must have missed the class Undead 101 during training) so would most likely lean towards construct or magical creature.

Actually, with a 7 you should have heard of skeletons and know them as undead. Regular Skeletons have afaik a DC5 Knowledge check, for being very low level and very common.

I do +10/-10 on 20/1 so a 1 gets him a -10 for a total less than 1. This gives people a chance at making very hard DCs and a chance of total failure.

OCC: Besides this might lead to some interesting role playing as Thoron (or Ciri) instructs (and/or reminds) Rhaym on that class in understanding Undead that he missed that covered skeletons. ;-) Still thanks Felix about the education on the DC for skeleies as I had forgotten just how easy they are to know about. Still I thought a 1 was always a failure, and its good to know that it might not be a failure if your skill rating is high enough.

First of all, it was incursive, as a indication of what Felix was thinking. Not standing there and telling anyone hey this enemy has this and that. I don´t want to educate or tell anyone anything, but hey, I mean very very common enemies you should know the basics. Like here in real life, if a policeman stops your car, you are polite and put your hands on the wheel. Or if you see a polar bear in the zoo, you shouldn´t jump down to it and pet it. But then there are people in real live who roll a 1 for common sense.
And to be shockingly honest... I mean usually a skeleton has no kidney or heart. At least the last time I saw one in sience class. WHÍCH is now over 30 years ago, I admit. So a rogue would think, DAMN where to poke my sword for a sneak attack????

First of all, it was incursive, as a indication of what Felix was thinking. Not standing there and telling anyone hey this enemy has this and that. I don´t want to educate or tell anyone anything, but hey, I mean very very common enemies you should know the basics. Like here in real life, if a policeman stops your car, you are polite and put your hands on the wheel. Or if you see a polar bear in the zoo, you shouldn´t jump down to it and pet it. But then there are people in real live who roll a 1 for common sense.

And to be shockingly honest... I mean usually a skeleton has no kidney or heart. At least the last time I saw one in sience class. WHÍCH is now over 30 years ago, I admit. So a rogue would think, DAMN where to poke my sword for a sneak attack????

Between the 4th and 5th clavical I suppose. Skeletons, like other corperal undead are not immune to sneak attacks or precision damage in pathfinder

OCC: A bit confused Felix I do not think anyone was commenting on your in character post -- if that (which it seems) was the intent of your last post -- we (or at least I was) commenting only on your OCC posts. In an OCC way, basically thanking you for reminding me about about the mechanics of the Knowledge skill.

Also keep in mind that (1) We in RL are far more educated than folks in the games time period (2) The game time period has magic which can explain a lot things that would not exist normally and to which we are not familiar with considering on a regular basis (3) Yes folks today can roll a 1 on a Comman Sense check but sadly they can also simply not know things that one would think would be common knowledge. (4) Rhaym is courtly educated not overly field educated, so one could say this is his field training. Who knows exactly why he pulled a total blank on skeletons, perhaps he does not know, perhaps he was too focussed on a magic explanation, perhaps he was overly excited, or any of a number of other reasons. I mean consider this, many folks get the answer to this question wrong: What month has 28 days? But it is a super simple question.