The Slave Lords

Game Master EltonJ

Unless we want new boots, let us stay away.

OCC: Did establish any previous connection between Alenthieal and my High Elf character Xiloak Quanc (aka Naïlo)? I was going to post but I felt my post should include that if we have established it or want to establish. I mean I did offer to have such a connection of some sort.

You reach the place where the Reptile "God" is supposed to be. And it's guarded by two troglodytes.

Waving the others over, just out of the sight and hearing of the trogs, Gothia whispers.

"Finally, we are here! Let us dispose of those guards and search the area before entering the Naga's lair. What do you say?!"

TT considers Gothia's words, a slightly worried look across her pretty face. "I could try to sneak up on them," she suggests. "Not my forte, but not my worst skill, either. If it works, maybe I can get a sneak attack on them; if not, maybe I'll provide a distraction, and you can all swoop in and save me before the trogs kill me."

I'll roll a Stealth check in a spoiler in case no one talks TT out of sneaking in alone; I'm not exactly married to the plan, as she's still a weak combatant.

I could be the distraction. Stone drunk dwarf stumbling around draws attention

Sea Ranger grins at TT. "I'll go with you, I'm fairly sneaky myself - at least outdoors." Turning to Chestman, the half-elf shakes his head. "They might call out a warning, if they see you. If we're spotted, then you can charge in. Hopefully TT and I can take them down swiftly and without an alarm raised."

With that, he nods at the bard, and does his best to sneak up on the guards alongside her...

Stealth: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Shield not readied, as that'd penalize his check. Gah! What'd I step on a branch or something? Sorry TT!!

Gothia watches the two sneak up on the guards and reacts if either is spotted, bursting out of the undergrowth and rushing the two sentries.

Sea Ranger grins at TT. "I'll go with you, I'm fairly sneaky myself - at least outdoors." Turning to Chestman, the half-elf shakes his head. "They might call out a warning, if they see you. If we're spotted, then you can charge in. Hopefully TT and I can take them down swiftly and without an alarm raised."

With that, he nods at the bard, and does his best to sneak up on the guards alongside her...

[dice=Stealth]1d20+6

Shield not readied, as that'd penalize his check. Gah! What'd I step on a branch or something? Sorry TT!!

They hear you, and start speaking in an unintelligible language. One of the guards leave, while the last gets his spear ready!

"Well, damn!" TT mutters under her breath; turns out she wasn't particularly stealthy in her approach either. Magic sap in hand, she closes on the remaining guard.

Vesica Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Seeing everything go milk jugs up, Chestman shakes his head and charges in.

init: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

Initiative: 1d20 ⇒ 9

okay, new way of doing combat for PbP.

Post when you can post. After everyone's posted their turn it's mine. I'll do this to keep track of the rounds. :)

Begin Round One!

Can we all reach the troglodyte guard this round with a move-then-attack routine? Or do we have to charge to get an attack in?

Can we all reach the troglodyte guard this round with a move-then-attack routine? Or do we have to charge to get an attack in?

A1. No.

A2. Yes. You do have to charge.

TT takes a circuitous path, double-moving to get close enough to (possibly) flank next round. (Pretty crappy AC, even when she doesn't charge.)

Chestman absolutely charges.

WAGHHHHHHH! Greatclub power attack, charge: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 81d10 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

With the others charging and no one near the lone troglodyte, Naïlo lets fly an arrow at the target.

Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 3

Gothia also runs from cover and strikes at the nearest trog.

Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27

Damage: 1d10 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

Sea Ranger utters a screech and Scout dive bombs the trog running off to sound an alarm. The druid hopes he can keep the thing occupied long enough for him to get there - hopefully without getting terribly hurt! The half-elf skirts the battle with the posted sentry and heads after the one that's running off.

Scout's 'Charge' Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 2 = 9

Scout dive-bombs the trog that's headed off (ugh, I'm certain that's a big miss) and Sea Ranger double moves 60' (or Run up to twice that, if he can) to catch up. If this turns into a Star Wars moment where Han Solo chases the lone stormtrooper into a crowd of others, he'll turn tail as soon as he sees it and run back to the others!

Chest man burps

The elf fires at the nearest trog.

attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

The elf fires at the nearest trog.

attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Okay, the arrow hit. One of the trogs have an arrow stuck in his chest. Also, Scout's dive bombing attack did not work. Gothia's attack was successful, and that the trog has a major wound. Nialo also hits, and this trog is down. Chestman misses.

The trog that was running for help leaves the door open for you.

END ROUND 1

End combat.

Chestman takes the lead into trogland.

Tavern Tale casts a light spell upon her magical sap but lets other folks (with darkvision, low-light vision, or just better fighting skills) head into the lair before her.

Gothia follows a step or two behind TT...her sword at the ready and her senses sharp!

I know this is a little derpy, but can Gothia use her Detect Evil ability to warn the party of approaching evil creatures? Not too sure of the distance/radius

Gothia follows a step or two behind TT...her sword at the ready and her senses sharp!

I know this is a little derpy, but can Gothia use her Detect Evil ability to warn the party of approaching evil creatures? Not too sure of the distance/radius

Let me check if the ability (which works like the spell) works like that.

Looks like you can.

Entering this temple area, you see a long corridor before you. It's dark, dank, and stinks of Troglodytes. Already, you have some light guiding you. It looks like the only thing you can do is go forward.

Sea Ranger wrinkles his nose at the awful stench, but moves forward regardless. Though he has the vision of elves, still he needs light to see by - though he doesn't have a spare hand with which to carry a torch. "I would suggest I stay just behind the front rank - close enough to jump into a battle, or use my sling or magic if the quarters are tight." He glances at Gothia and Chestman, figuring they'll be the ones in front.

Once they head in, the druid instructs his companion Scout to watch the entrance and then fly to him with warning if anyone (or anything) approaches.

Anyone with a free hand to carry a light or a torch? Or we could use a Light spell cast on a shield or a rock that can be easily extinguished by putting it into a pocket - but cantrips aren't 'free' in this ruleset, I think...

Chestman will lead, benefitting from his Darkvision.

I have my bow in two hands...

You hear, "Is someone coming?"

"I hope they are here to rescue us!"

"Hey, we are in here!"

Chestman hefts his club and advances.

You see four trogs in your way.

"In the name of Heironeous, stand aside or be smote by his power!"
Gothia moves forward to attack the trogs.

Surprise Round!

Although the trogs were aware of you, they aren't prepared for Gothia's attack.

Chestman attacks as well!

Gothia maneuvers towards the closest trog, and sends a wicked slash towards her foe.

Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

Damage: 1d10 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

I think the surprise round is for Gothia (and maybe Chestman--he doesn't hesitate when there's a fight to be had...and he was at the front). If everyone's supposed to go, TT will scoot into the room to provide light and surveille the situation.

I think the surprise round is for Gothia (and maybe Chestman--he doesn't hesitate when there's a fight to be had...and he was at the front). If everyone's supposed to go, TT will scoot into the room to provide light and surveille the situation.

Chestman still needs to roll his attack. But you're right, the surprise round goes to Gothia and Chestman.

Chestman rages and attacks

Rage,Power attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 121d10 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

Chestman rages and attacks

[dice=Rage,Power attack]1d20+6;1d10+10

You miss.

Regular Combat begins. Round One.

Gothia hits her target with the combined might of Heironeous! The Trogs go on the defensive. Everyone, remember to post your turn. After everyone posts their turn it's mine.

Swinging her sword around after the last hit, Gothia again slices at the Trog threatening her and her friends.

Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
Damage: 1d10 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

TT slips along the edge of the room before joining the fight, hopefully flanking a foe opposite Chestman.

Vesica +2 sap (flanking?): 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 3 + 2 = 21 for bludgeoning, magic, nonlethal damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 plus (potentially) sneak attack precision damage?: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Rage 8/10

Chestman attacks again

rage, greatclub: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 141d10 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20

Sea Ranger moves as well, trying to flank with Gothia, if possible, but he is distracted by the voices he heard and misses badly as he splits his attention, looking for the source. "They have captives!" He hisses to any of his nearby companions.

Scimitar Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 (add +2 if he can flank)
Scimitar Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

That's just sad!

Sea Ranger moves as well, trying to flank with Gothia, if possible, but he is distracted by the voices he heard and misses badly as he splits his attention, looking for the source. "They have captives!" He hisses to any of his nearby companions.

[dice=Scimitar Attack]1d20+4 (add +2 if he can flank)
[dice=Scimitar Damage]1d6+3

That's just sad!

He can't flank, and he just dropped his sword.

Botting for Alenthieal to keep things moving....

The elf ranger targets an uninjured trog....

Alenthieal darkwood composite longbow (PBS): 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 1 = 18 for piercing damage (PBS): 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 1 = 8 (x3)

Botting for Alenthieal to keep things moving....

The elf ranger targets an uninjured trog....

Alenthieal darkwood composite longbow (PBS): 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 1 = 18 for piercing damage (PBS): 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 1 = 8 (x3)

I'd say that is an instant kill.

Er...the (x3) was just the crit modifier in case the roll was a crit. I need stuff like that to remind myself ;)