GM Bret’s What Lurks in the Woods (Inactive)

Game Master BretI

Cara moves up to get closer, pleading with the man to fight.

Get up and fight, blast it! You have a life to live!

[dice=diplomacy]1d20+7

Great roll, now he'll attack us. 8)

Evidently Cara’s words had some effect on the man, has he comes out of his fetal hall and stands. Then he looks around saying “Anyone see my staff?”

You can now give him orders and he will do his best to follow them. He is slightly hurt with non-lethal damage and has no weapon.

Round 2

Bolded may act.

Gaius
John 2 damage shaken
Purple Fiendish Giant Centipede 2 damage
Evelyn
Yellow Mite
Young man
Cara
Azalmak
Red Mite
Nixa

Gaius tries to find the man's staff.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

"Bah! Worry about the stick later!"

Azalmak moves to the mite and tries to cut it down.

Scimitar: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9 for slashing: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Now, Evelyn knows she can try her new powers...

So she curses the last mite to his doom

Suffer in your soul first, knowing you will die, then feel your skin break, your bone shattering, and your blood gashing out..

DC 13 Will or -2 AC for 5 rounds

The GM crossed out the Yellow Mite so I think it's dead?

Yeah, I failed to notice that was the last opponent. Sorry, I was no doubt rushing the update.

Combat over, feel free to heal.

The young man realizes that the danger is past.

With a somewhat embarrassed wave, he greets Nixa and she responds. Seems they know each other by name but are likely only acquaintances.

Then he turns to the rest of you. “Hello, I’m Olaus. Since I don’t recognize any of you and Nixa is in your presence, I’m going to guess you are either with the army or are adventurers.”

Kicking the dead mite, he adds “Thanks for the save!” He seems friendly enough.

"I'm glad we came when we did." Azalmak smiles and bows slightly. "What led you to this predicament?"

The young man realizes that the danger is past.

With a somewhat embarrassed wave, he greets Nixa and she responds. Seems they know each other by name but are likely only acquaintances.

Then he turns to the rest of you. “Hello, I’m Olaus. Since I don’t recognize any of you and Nixa is in your presence, I’m going to guess you are either with the army or are adventurers.”

Kicking the dead mite, he adds “Thanks for the save!” He seems friendly enough.

"Greetings, I am Gaius Marius, Inquisitor of Hathor. I doubt the army would be as well trained and equipped as we are; you're correct we're adventurers. As Alazmak (Gaius gestures to Azalmak) asked, how did you get to be here in this predicament?"

While addressing Olaus, Gaius also spares a moment to retrieve his Wand of Cure Light Wounds and heal John.

@GM: Since John only has 2 damage, and the minimum healed is 2, I won't bother with a roll.

“I was chasing a calf that got loose, when those strange creatures attacked me.”

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“I was chasing a calf that got loose, when those strange creatures attacked me.”

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"Calf? Where is this 'calf'? Shall we search for it? Or would you like to explain yourself and why you're really here?"

Would you please give a Diplomacy or Intimidate check for that attempt, Gaius?

Cara crosses her arms and just stares at Olaus.

Would you like to tell us the truth? We're not judging you...we did after all just save you..

diplo: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

Diplomacy: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0

"You would have us believe you are a poor rancher." John snarls at Olaus. "But, I believe you are an even poorer liar. Speak the truth or more than a calf will be let loose!'

Intimidate: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
Intimidate reroll w/2 stars: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 2 = 29

Although both Gaius and Cara try gently urging Olaus to be truthful, it is John’s more direct and threatening manner that does the trick. He was planning to steal something from the Sarini Estate to prove to his friends that he is not a coward. The mites and centipede attacked him outside the estate’s gate and chased him to this spot on Noble’s Folly.

Although both Gaius and Cara try gently urging Olaus to be truthful, it is John’s more direct and threatening manner that does the trick. He was planning to steal something from the Sarini Estate to prove to his friends that he is not a coward. The mites and centipede attacked him outside the estate’s gate and chased him to this spot on Noble’s Folly.

Gaius 'tsks' Olaus and says, "Now was that so difficult? How many other youth participate in this particular game? Has anyone ever been inside the Sarini Estate and brought back an item?"

“Um…none that I know of. That was why it would prove my bravery.”

It's a good way to get yourself hurt... Cara tries to chide the young man, only a few scant years younger than herself.

Now...who needs their wounds mended...will channel to heal...

channel: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (3, 1) + 1 = 5

“Um…none that I know of. That was why it would prove my bravery.”

Turning to the rest of the group Gaius asks, "I don't think we can spare the time to escort Olaus back to Saringallow correct? Perhaps we can put him to work on our mission yes?"

You should scamper off, and wait us at the border of the town. We'll find you something to prove your "bravery", and you will be able to choose whether to fool your friends and be honorable and tell the truth. With the weight of your lies on your soul, and the risk of carrying your deception your whole life, with people hoping to watch you being brave should the occasion arise.

"Do you know anything more of the manor you intended to loot?" asks John. "Or did you plan simply to venture in blindly like a fool?"

“The estate was supposed to be deserted! Not filled with nasty creatures with purple spots.”

Olaus mutters “I’m not a fool. I just didn’t plan on meeting any monsters.”

With the work you have done destroying the goblin forces and their fortress the area is safer than when you arrived. Given that you have come across nothing threatening until now, most of you think that Olaus could make it back to town on his own. The rest of you wonder how he survived this long. Some of you may not be sure he could be trusted to use an outhouse without falling in.

"Not planning makes you a fool. Head back to town, I do not think we can spare the time looking after you in the manor."

Olaus heads back towards Saringallow as you continue along Noble’s Folly. It only takes you a few minutes walk before the estate comes into view.

The rusted, badly bent iron gate to this walled estate is dirty and hangs ajar, creaking gently in the breeze. The lawn is overgrown, and a thick tangle of vines has crept up the walls of the opulent estate building. An abandoned stable occupies the southwest corner of the grounds, and to the east, more buildings lie partly hidden behind bushes and crooked trees.

Map on slide 7, figure your group is about 30’ off the map.

Everyone except Azalmak realizes that it isn’t dirt on the gate, but rather demon bile.

John draws his cold iron mace and touches it to the demon bile.

"Be careful," he tells the others as he boldly strides toward the stable door.

John has no trouble destroying the demon bile with his cold iron mace.

Will update more later tonight. Expect it to be about 10-12 hours.
Feel free to act or follow John.

Azalmak moves in towards the stable with John, scimitar and katar in hands, just in case.

Gaius, bow in hand, follows behind John and Azalmak.

Just as John is reaching for the door, Gaius and Azalmak notice some movement in the nearby bushes.

A lizard-shaped thing rushes out to attack Gaius. Partial charge
bite, charge: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 + 2 = 23
damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6 plus Fort save
Picture on slide 8

Surprise Round:

Only a standard or Move action in the surprise round.

Bolded may act
Nature to identify the lizard-like thing
The others are fiendish mites. You have fought them enough that you just recognize them.

Red Lizard?
Gaius 6 damage, Fort save
Evelyn
Cara
John 2 damage
Azalmak
Nixa
Yellow Mite
Green Mite

Fort: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Knowledge Nature: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 2 = 26

Gaius tries to react to the bite but freezes in place.

Azalmak studies the yellow mite.

The two mites both make jazz hands and say something in undercommon.

The red lizard-like thing goes around the paralyzed Gaius and attacks Nixa with its bite, Her armor protects her from the bite.
Bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 and a Fortitude save

Round 1:

Bolded may act
Nature to identify the lizard-like thing
The others are fiendish mites. You have fought them enough that you just recognize them.

Red Lizard?
Gaius 6 damage, paralyzed
Evelyn
Cara Need DC 10 Will save or Doomed!
John 2 damage
Azalmak
Nixa
Yellow Mite
Green Mite

will: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Not today, runt! Cara says as she moves forward to deal with the mite closest to her.

move 20 and attack if I can...cant find the map...

attack, cold iron: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 221d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

crit?: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 211d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

John whirls around at the sounds of battle, then rushes with mace in hand at the nearest mite.

Melee (mwk cold iron heavy mace) v yellow: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
Damage (B): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Sorry, somehow I had failed to update the link. It is now in my header. Slide 7

Cara steps away from the lizard thing in order to attack the mite. Her attack misses.

John rushes up and just barely manages to hit the mite. Although the aim was poor, the power was more than sufficient to take the creature out.

Round 1:

Bolded my act
Nature to identify the lizard-like thing
The others are fiendish mites. You have fought them enough that you just recognize them.

Red Lizard?
Gaius 6 damage, paralyzed
Evelyn
Cara
John 2 damage
Azalmak
Nixa
Yellow Mite
Green Mite

Attack: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 2 = 17
Dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Evelyn tries to pierce the lizard's skin with her rapier, knowing she has a strategical advantage as she is flanking it.

Evelyn manages to hit the lizard, but not all of the damage gets through.

Round 1:

Bolded my act
Nature to identify the lizard-like thing
The others are fiendish mites. You have fought them enough that you just recognize them.

Red Lizard? 2 damage
Gaius 6 damage, paralyzed
Evelyn
Cara
John 2 damage
Azalmak
Nixa
Yellow Mite 8 damage
Green Mite

a 22 misses?

a 22 misses?

The GM said Cara shot Gaius right in the butt! :(

The GM is so used to looking at the last number on the line that he thought it was a 7 to hit.
My apologies, I will redirect the hit to the lizard thing and not have you move.

Rewinding time

Cara strikes the lizard-thing and kills it.

Normal flow of time resumes

Round 1:

Bolded my act
Nature to identify the lizard-like thing
The others are fiendish mites. You have fought them enough that you just recognize them.

Red Lizard? 15 damage
Gaius 6 damage, paralyzed
Evelyn
Cara
John 2 damage
Azalmak
Nixa
Yellow Mite 8 damage
Green Mite

Azalmak runs around the bush to get closer to Green and tries to put its jazz hands for good.

Scimitar: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9 for slashing: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Azalmak misses the Mite.

Nixa advances into the bushes and swings her longsword at the remaining mite. It manages to duck her blow as well.
mwk longsword: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

The mite attacks Azalmak. The tiny dagger doesn’t come anywhere near him.
1=Nixa, 2=Azalmak: 1d2 ⇒ 2
Dagger: 1d20 ⇒ 6
damage: 1d3 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0

Round 2:

Bolded my act
The others are fiendish mites. You have fought them enough that you just recognize them.

Red Lizard? 15 damage
Gaius 6 damage, paralyzed
Evelyn
Cara
John 2 damage
Azalmak
Nixa
Yellow Mite 8 damage
Green Mite

John trudges through the bushes to deliver a final blow to the last mite.
Move
Melee (mwk cold iron heavy mace) v green: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
Damage (B): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

John moves up and slays the final mite with a single blow.

Combat over

Gaius is once again able to move just a few seconds after that.

Give you a chance to heal if you want before continuing into the stable.

Cara checks over the others wounds.

Just a few minor scratches..shouldn't get infected...will use whoever's wands to heal them..if not i have mine...

"How unpleasant. The creature that paralyzed me was called a Drochtac. It is a medium sized evil fey. It is resistant to physical damage except by cold iron weapons. It is best known for the paralyzing bite and how horrible it tastes. Any creature trying to bite it is at least sickened, those who get a good taste of it (failing their Fortitude save) are nauseated and then sickened.

It’s a full attack, it is able to stretch out its neck and both arms to gain reach on the three attacks. This gains them an offensive bonus but opens them up to a counter attack."

"Not that it matters now but in case we see another one."

Plus it was one of the few good rolls I've made recently.

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

"Good to know if we encounter more of them."

Azalmak returns to the stable door, now clear of demon bile, and carefully tries to open it.

As Azalmak moves towards the door, Nixa says “Perhaps I should stay at the gate, keep watch from there.”