Dark Tower

Game Master brvheart

Blade tell me magic... but, me no see. Terod... half-orc can see, neh?

Roll a Spellcraft the blade is CL 18, with your bond, you have the best chance...

Spellcraft DC 25
knolwedge Arcaca DC 25

I'm back. Sorry to take so long. Anyone still needing healing?

I'm back. Sorry to take so long. Anyone still needing healing?

I'm at 50/54, Ratel is at 90/90, and I have Jim at 63/71. I think everyone else is healthy.

I'm here, rll got me distracted p.m.

Moving down to the room south, please join me or I'm fighting what ever I encounter alone, regardless of the room number.

Posting roll for Nomi

k arcana: 1d20 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 + 6 = 28

k spellcraft: 1d20 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 6 = 13

Posting roll for Nomi

[dice=k arcana]1d20 + 6 + 6

[dice=k spellcraft]1d20 + 6 + 6

spell in secret chest

Oh, so with the little chest, we can summon a bigger chest of treasure. Wizard treasure!!!

Jim followed Ciri along the corridor to the southern room. All the talk of wizardry had been above his head, but that didn't bother him too much, mostly he was grateful for Thoron's healing (even if he did feel a little stiff). As they walked he remarked to Ciri, "That wizard we fought earlier is going to be back, I'm sure of it. Probably need to set double watches when we rest."

As they drew close, Jim cautiously listened in case there was anything lurking nearby.

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16

I think Jim is at 63 HP, although he's down to 12 on roll20.

Realizing Ciri and Jim were heading through the south room and into the hallway beyond, Ratel shifted his long spear to his shoulder turning to the dwarf he comments, "Come on Thoron, we're moving again." and hustled to catch up.

Hearing Jim recommend they 'double the guard' Ratel makes a mental note to ask him how the watch had been set and how he could help. Pausing at the entrance to room to the south, seeing the piles of straw? he asks, "Was this where the multi-headed beast was?"

As he asks he shifts his long spear and pokes around at the piles on the floor, making sure the room was safe.

perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Ten trolls make their lair in here.
nope, this was the trolls and they are hungry

Jim followed Ciri along the corridor to the southern room. All the talk of wizardry had been above his head, but that didn't bother him too much, mostly he was grateful for Thoron's healing (even if he did feel a little stiff). As they walked he remarked to Ciri, "That wizard we fought earlier is going to be back, I'm sure of it. Probably need to set double watches when we rest."

As they drew close, Jim cautiously listened in case there was anything lurking nearby.

...

Terodius joins with the others, moving on from the bedchamber. He chimes in "If we are lucky, we will be able to bring him to battle again before he rests - he has used many high level spells in that ambush, and with Mitra's grace, we are almost fully recovered. And he is weakened being down an ape, a hydra, and a swordsman..."

Ten trolls make their lair in here.

nope, this was the trolls and they are hungry

"They have the numbers, let them come to us and be restricted by the tight corridor!

If we hang back in this corridor a bit, they can squeeze 1 or 2 trolls to fight us at a time...

K Local, what does Terodius know about trolls?: 1d20 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 2 = 26
2 ranks +1 int +2 racial (+1 FCB +3 monster lore to ID)+2 heroism-2 shaken

Init: 1d20 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 2 + 3 = 20
+2 dex +3 cunning Initiative

Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

init trolls: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Init: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

Init: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

init No mi name: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
Thoron: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

Initiative Order Round One
Jim
Thoron
Ciri
No Mi Name
Ratel
Terodius Mitrakin
Trolls

I'm going to assume Ratel doesn't know much about trolls unless someone wants to tell him.

Seeing the large green giants Ratel shifts his spear, "Anyone know anything about these trolls?"

We will see what brvheart tells me; I got a 26 on K local.

dc 10 know nature

Local (legends, personalities, inhabitants, laws, customs, traditions, humanoids)

K Nature? Ok, whatever

K Nature: 1d20 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 2 = 31
3 ranks +3 trained +1 int (+1 FCB +3 monster lore to ID)+2 heroism-2 shaken

K Nature? Ok, whatever

[dice=K Nature]1d20+3+3+1+1+3+2-2
3 ranks +3 trained +1 int (+1 FCB +3 monster lore to ID)+2 heroism-2 shaken

Trolls possess incredibly sharp claws and amazing regenerative powers, allowing them to recover from nearly any wound. They are stooped, fantastically ugly, and astonishingly strong—combined with their claws, their strength allows them to literally tear apart flesh to feed their voracious appetites. Trolls stand about 14 feet tall, but their hunched postures often make them appear shorter. An adult troll weighs around 1,000 pounds.

A troll’s appetite and its regenerative powers make it a fearless combatant, ever prepared to charge headlong at the nearest living creature and attack with all of its fury. Only fire seems to cause a troll to hesitate, but even this mortal threat is not enough to stop a troll’s advance. Those who commonly battle with trolls know to locate and burn any pieces after a fight, for even the smallest scrap of flesh can regrow a full-size troll given enough time. Fortunately, only the largest part of a troll regrows in this way.

Despite their cruelty in combat, trolls are surprisingly tender and kind to their own young. Female trolls work as a group, spending a great deal of time teaching young trolls to hunt and fend for themselves before sending them off to find their own territories. A male troll tends to live a solitary existence, partnering with a female for only a brief time to mate. All trolls spend most of their time hunting for food, as they must consume vast amounts each day or face starvation. Due to this need, most trolls stake out large territories as their own, and fights between rivals are quite common. While these are usually nonlethal, trolls are aware of each others’ weaknesses and will use such knowledge to kill their own kind if food is scarce.

Terodius barks out: "Really strong, they regenerate, but fire will put a stop to that."

[b]'Thanks for the info'[b]
just in case Init: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

looks likeI'm last.

Seeing rooms full of brutish trolls who apparently needed to be burnt made Jim's Heart sink a little.

The corridor was a bottleneck which meant if they were to bring their full force to bear, Jim was going to have to push into the room. Sounding more confident than he felt, Jim cried "Oh heck, here goes nothing!" as he ducked and tumbled into the room.

Acrobatics to avoid AOO (might be moot if they are flat footed): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20

He made a probing attack before wearily shifting his stance, ready to party the inevitable counter attacks.

Sabre vs troll in front: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20Damage: 1d6 + 9 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 8 = 21

I double move to get up to the fight.

TROLLS?! Gah! The goblin hustles towards the fore.

Double move to end up between Jim & Thoron.

Hearing Terodius recommend they draw the larger trolls into the tight corridor, Ratel readies to step back. Frowning as Jim rushes past, Ratel hopes the swashbuckler can avoid any attacks rushing in. Meanwhile Ratel thrusts his spear repeatedly at the northern most troll. Asking his friend, "Jim, can you fall back a little? Terodius' idea was to draw them into the hallway one by one."

Full attack +2 glass-steel demon bane longspear, PA
attack: 1d20 + 13 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (20) + 13 + 2 - 3 = 32 damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 2 + 9 = 22
attack: 1d20 + 8 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 2 - 3 = 9 damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 2 + 9 = 26
attack: confirm crit: 1d20 + 13 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (6) + 13 + 2 - 3 = 18 damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 + 9 = 20

Hearing Terodius recommend they draw the larger trolls into the tight corridor, Ratel readies to step back. Frowning as Jim rushes past, Ratel hopes the swashbuckler can avoid any attacks rushing in. Meanwhile Ratel thrusts his spear repeatedly at the northern most troll. Asking his friend, "Jim, can you fall back a little? Terodius' idea was to draw them into the hallway one by one."

Full attack +2 glass-steel demon bane longspear, PA
[dice=attack]1d20+13+2-3 [dice=damage]1d8+7+2+9
[dice=attack]1d20+8+2-3 [dice=damage]1d8+7+2+9
[dice=attack: confirm crit]1d20+13+2-3 [dice=damage]1d8+7+2+9

The only problems are a)trolls have a 10' reach and b) no mi name moved there

Ratel Dier wrote:

Hearing Terodius recommend they draw the larger trolls into the tight corridor, Ratel readies to step back. Frowning as Jim rushes past, Ratel hopes the swashbuckler can avoid any attacks rushing in. Meanwhile Ratel thrusts his spear repeatedly at the northern most troll. Asking his friend, "Jim, can you fall back a little? Terodius' idea was to draw them into the hallway one by one."

Full attack +2 glass-steel demon bane longspear, PA
[dice=attack]1d20+13+2-3 [dice=damage]1d8+7+2+9
[dice=attack]1d20+8+2-3 [dice=damage]1d8+7+2+9
[dice=attack: confirm crit]1d20+13+2-3 [dice=damage]1d8+7+2+9

The only problems are a)trolls have a 10' reach and b) no mi name moved there

There is always next round, I just don't want Terodius to feel like we don't read the other people's posts or we do and then ignore them....

The only problems are a)trolls have a 10' reach and b) no mi name moved there

Trolls can have a 10' reach all they want. If we pull 15 or 20' back in the corridor (say where Ciri's icon is), they can only put 1 troll on the front line attacking (2 if they squeeze, with the associated penalties)...

There is always next round, I just don't want Terodius to feel like we don't read the other people's posts or we do and then ignore them....

It is clear Jim is ignoring me, presumably for roleplaying reasons, that is something Terodius will have to live with... with some b~!+~ing about it...

Seeing rooms full of brutish trolls who apparently needed to be burnt made Jim's Heart sink a little.

The corridor was a bottleneck which meant if they were to bring their full force to bear, Jim was going to have to push into the room. Sounding more confident than he felt, Jim cried "Oh heck, here goes nothing!" as he ducked and tumbled into the room.
...

"You dipstick! Do you have a pain fetish?!?"

free action- shout
move action - move 15'
swift action - use studied target on the troll I am about to attack
standard - attack the 2nd troll in melee reach (I assume that Jim and Ratel are concentrating fire on the same troll - and Jim can only reach the top troll on the map)

To Hit: 1d20 + 6 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 1 - 2 = 29 vs FF (because the trolls have yet to reach init)
+6 bab +5 str +1 Weapon Focus+ 1 enhancement +2 studied target +2 heroism -2 shaken +1 divine (I am assuming that the trolls are "follower of set")-2 PA

Damage: 1d8 + 2d6 + 1d6 + 1 + 5 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (8) + (1, 2) + (6) + 1 + 5 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 4 = 32
+2d6 sneak +d6 merciful +1 enhancement +5 str +2 studied target +2 heroism +1 divine (follower of set)+4 PA

HP 50/54, AC 31 (assuming the trolls are both evil and followers of set)

I really hope these are by the book trolls, not say, having some levels in fighter...If they do, this is going to hurt, a lot.

botting for Ciri as she had to get out the door to work.

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 damage: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 1, 4) = 11 top front troll, misses
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16 damage: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 4, 2) = 13 rear troll of that group hits top front as it was providing cover.

Both trolls move 5' to avoid the burning troll. Then they both attack the Inquisitor
claw: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25 damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
claw: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21 damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
bite: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28 damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

claw: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21 damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
claw: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11 damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
bite: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19 damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Initiative Order Round Two
Jim
Thoron
Ciri
No Mi Name
Ratel
Terodius Mitrakin
Trolls

I'll cast Bear's Endurance on Ratel. +4 to your constitution Ratel.

Jim, since your in front, is there a alcove I can get into in the room that you can see, I can dimensional hop to it to fire spells and flank without firing through the crowd

I want to pop into the stairs entrance to cast scorching ray.

Dimensional hop to the stairs and firing scorching ray.

Scorching Ray: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27

Scorching Ray: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

[Scorching Ray Damage: 4d6 + 2 ⇒ (1, 3, 4, 6) + 2 = 16

Scorching Ray Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 6, 1) = 17

Feeling Thorons magic flow through him, Ratel nods to the dwarf, "Thanks Thoron!"

Giving a wolfish grin as Ciri offers to 'hop' to a location where she could scorch the trolls, Ratel knew the damage she could unleash on these things. The fight would be over in a matter of minutes, he waited for the fire hoping she could burn the two nearest trolls and he could move towards a door.

Ciri goes before Ratel, I will wait to see if either of the trolls in the 'first room' are still standing

Neither of them dropped. We presumed Jim would relay the information when it is his turn and they have been working together rather than hold up the game a day or two.
I am not trying to push anyone else but I want to keep forward to keep my end at least moving after the last few weeks or so.

Excited by all the commotion, the goblin tumbles past the fallen troll and into the corner.

Leaning against the corner walls, he cocks his arm back and speaks an incomprehensible word, flinging what appears to be a ball of mud at the closest troll.

Watching his toss go wide in disbelief! Whut duh f...?!

atk, ranged touch, Mudball DC 13: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13

Straight across. AC 32 for the AoOs. If touch attack success, troll is blinded. Beginning of next round, Reflex Save (to wipe it off). I can't win...

AOO although you could have rolled your acrobatics to avoid it, DC 27.

bite: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10 damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

"Bite me, will you!" Terodius grinds out a reply as the troll's teeth pierce his defenses. He responds with an aggressive series of cuts...

full attack on the troll he hit before (I have drawn a pink box around it). On any hits he will use enforcer. If any attempts to intimidate succeed, he will use a swift action to trigger Hurtful getting another attack ...
If this full attack drops the troll, Terodius will 5' step into the red square (if not, he will stay where he is...)

To Hit A: 1d20 + 6 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 1 - 2 = 20
+6 bab +5 str +1 Weapon Focus+ 1 enhancement +2 studied target +2 heroism -2 shaken +1 divine (I am assuming that the trolls are "follower of set")-2 PA

Damage A: 1d8 + 1d6 + 1 + 5 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (8) + (6) + 1 + 5 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 4 = 29
+d6 merciful +1 enhancement +5 str +2 studied target +2 heroism +1 divine (follower of set)+4 PA

To Hit B: 1d20 + 6 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 1 - 2 - 5 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 1 - 2 - 5 = 21
+6 bab +5 str +1 Weapon Focus+ 1 enhancement +2 studied target +2 heroism -2 shaken +1 divine (I am assuming that the trolls are "follower of set")-2 PA -5 iterative

Damage B: 1d8 + 1d6 + 1 + 5 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (5) + (6) + 1 + 5 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 4 = 26
+d6 merciful +1 enhancement +5 str +2 studied target +2 heroism +1 divine (follower of set)+4 PA

"Bite me, will you!" Terodius grinds out a reply as the troll's teeth pierce his defenses. He responds with an aggressive series of cuts...

full attack on the troll he hit before (I have drawn a pink box around it). On any hits he will use enforcer. If any attempts to intimidate succeed, he will use a swift action to trigger Hurtful getting another attack ...
If this full attack drops the troll, Terodius will 5' step into the red square (if not, he will stay where he is...)

(I am assuming that the trolls are "follower of set")-2 PA -5 iterative

No, but they were allied with Avvakris. They are more retainers of Haffrung Helleyes.

Due to all the previous damage the troll falls at the first blow of the round.

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"Well done." Following in Jim and Terodius's wake, Ratel steps forwards and thrusts his long spear at lone troll standing in the room. Seeing the movement beyond the doors he adds, "Watch the doors I believe there may be more."

Full attack +2 glass-steel demon bane longspear, PA
attack: 1d20 + 13 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (5) + 13 + 2 - 3 = 17 damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 2 + 9 = 26
attack: 1d20 + 8 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (12) + 8 + 2 - 3 = 19 damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 + 9 = 20

Meant to post yesterday, but got distracted. BTW Brv, Thoron healed Jim earlier so I think he's on 63 hp currently. He's at 12 hp on roll 20 which makes me a bit anxious!

"Jim, since your in front, is there a alcove I can get into in the room that you can see, I can dimensional hop to it to fire spells and flank without firing through the crowd"

"There's a room maybe ten paces to the south, but beyond that I reckon we're going to have to cut some space for you I fear!" replied Jim.

He then stepped towards Terodius's target and made several passes with his sword.

5' step and full attack.

Primary: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 21Damage: 1d6 + 9 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 8 = 23
Iterative: 1d20 + 16 - 5 ⇒ (14) + 16 - 5 = 25Damage: 1d6 + 9 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 8 = 21

#2: The rogue is adjacent to the ogre, but lines from the corners of her square to the corners of the ogre‘s square cross through a wall. The ogre has melee cover from her, but if it attacks her, the rogue does not have cover from it, as the ogre has reach (so it figures attacks as if attacking with a ranged weapon).

The doors open one attacks from each door

No Mi Name
bite: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16 damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
claw: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15 damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
claw: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11 damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

and the other
Terodius Mitrakin
bite: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15 damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
claw: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24 damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
claw: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22 damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Meant to post yesterday, but got distracted. BTW Brv, Thoron healed Jim earlier so I think he's on 63 hp currently. He's at 12 hp on roll 20 which makes me a bit anxious!

That seems about right to be also. I think some of the damage against the trolls got to you instead.

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Initiative Order Round Three
Jim
Thoron
Ciri
No Mi Name
Ratel
Terodius Mitrakin
Trolls