Outpost VIII - 'Gallows of Madness - What Lurks in the Woods' (Inactive)

Game Master Shadow Dragon

Still standing, huh? Let's change that...

Acid flask: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26 (vs AC 5)
6 splash acid damage

Vreekka 5-foot-steps up and tosses another acid flask right between the goblins in red and blue rags, splashing them with the corroding liquid. see map

no crit possible for the splash damage

The two goblins howl in pain as the acid sears their skin!

Yellow steps back and shoots at the evil Guardian XI:

Shooty, No PS: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 - 4 = 171d4 ⇒ 2

but misses.

Blue follows suit:

Shooty, No PS: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 - 4 = 121d4 ⇒ 1

and also misses and then falls backwards with a thud.

Red tries to move back to shoot but coughs and falls over with a thud.

Round 4 - What did you do now Cannoli???

Cannoli
Eadric
Jakeric
Vreekka
Daegon
Grizzlebin
Guardian XI
Sneaky Goblin! [Yellow last goblin standing but for how long?]

The entire party is UP! Let the slaughter commence!

Eadric studies the remaining goblin before loosing another arrow at it...

longbow vs goblin + PBS + studied target + divine favor + fate's favored: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 17
cold iron piercing damage + PBS + studied target + divine favor + fate's favored: 1d8 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 7

Daegon moves up and flings an acid blob at the last goblin.

touchy: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 31d3 ⇒ 2

lol...epic fail...good thing this isn't MERP..critical fumble tables...

lol...epic fail...good thing this isn't MERP..critical fumble tables...

On the plus side you would also get the great descriptions found for some of the results on the critical tables in MERP.

Cannoli moves around the goblin to block of its escape, ”Lets put you out of your misery now, Kay? I bet that acid hurts a lot. You battled well but it’s over now.”

MW CI Morningstar: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20 for CI/P and B: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Between Eadric's arrow hit, Daegon's crossbow miss causing the goblin to ignore Cannoli until the morningstar impact makes it clear he shouldn't have, the goblin falls under the ferocious assault by the group of adventurers!

As the party either moves into the yard or can see it better through the now open gate:

This small practice yard is surrounded by a crudely made metal fence and several small wooden buildings. Mud and morass cover the ground, and the sickly sweet stench of decay hangs heavy in the air. A rusting metal gate blocks the entrance to a cave to the northwest, while a second gate leads to the southeast. In the center of the yard, a stubby rectangular building sits upon a roughly hewn stone foundation. A crude depiction of a three-eyed face decorates its door.

As the last goblin falls the heroes hear deranged shouting from inside the fort On the map it's coming from the area marked H11. A loud, harsh voice screams, "You miserable hooman! You will not stop my conquest despite your evil ways. I'm going to kill you first!"

What will you all do???

Does anyone want to loot the goblins? Vreekka is occupied otherwise...

"Hey Grizzlebin, what ist that rash on your claw? Is that new? Let me have a look."

The alchemist moves close and examines the affected skin area.

It's a disease effect. (...) Heal checks and/or Vreekka can reveal how to heal the rash.

@GM Shadow Dragon: Which skill do I roll? Craft (Alchemy) +10, Heal +4, Knowledge (Nature) +17?

Cannoli’s ears perk up at the shouting and she rushes over to see what she can see. While she moves she hollers back, ”Don't dilly too long or I’ll have ALL the fun!”

Double Move

@GM Shadow Dragon: Which skill do I roll? Craft (Alchemy) +10, Heal +4, Knowledge (Nature) +17?

@Vreekka: I believe Vreekka made her Knowledge check on the goblin dogs to know about the Allergic Reaction special ability. I'll go with a take 10 of 27 in case she didn't (I'm not going to search the history) to know: "Remove disease or any magical healing removes the rash instantly." So if Grizzlebin gets a CLW cast on him the penalties go away.

@Cannoli: The "crudely made metal fence" and "rusting metal gate" block everyone's view into the cave/fortress.

Since she doesn’t yet see an obvious enemy, Cannoli yells through the fence, ”Coward! Come out and face me. Or are you too scared?”

Since she doesn’t yet see an obvious enemy, Cannoli yells through the fence, ”Coward! Come out and face me. Or are you too scared?”

Give me a Perception check please.

Grizzlebin shrugs. "Ah, ain't nothin'!" He sneezes again. "Stupid gobbo dogs."

Perc w/ scent but only 30ft vision so… maybe a wasted 20?: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (20) - 1 = 19

Anyone coming to help save someone in distress?

Cannoli's triangular, fur-tufted ears swivel and catch the sounds of something metal being ripped open and a struggle between at least two individuals...

It's up to everyone to decide how they want to proceed.

lol...epic fail...good thing this isn't MERP..critical fumble tables...

Now that brought on a flashback, and not a good one.

Guardian approaches the source of the shouting with Cannoli and the others.

Hey! If anybody around here is going to do killing, it's going to be us!

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

Anyone coming to help save someone in distress?

Here!

Daegon moves up and tries to see what is going on.,

perc: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
i can use my infernal healing to heal Grizz's injury..save CLW charges..after combat though...just in case..

Eadric casts guidance on himself and then jumps down off of the roof...

acrobatics to safely jump off the roof (DC 15) taking 10 + guidance: 10 + 4 + 1 = 15

He then heads over to take a look at the gate and see if it appears to be locked.

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

Eadric casts guidance on himself and then jumps down off of the roof...

[dice=acrobatics to safely jump off the roof (DC 15) taking 10 + guidance]10+4+1

He then heads over to take a look at the gate and see if it appears to be locked.

[dice=perception]1d20+6

As the others assemble near the metal fence and rusty gate, Eadric checks to see if the gate is locked and finds that it is!

If someone wants to heal Grizzlebin you'd be able to do so without 'losing' a round of actions since we aren't in initiative.

"Looks like the gate is locked." Eadric observes.

yeah makes sense..infernal healing on Grizz...unless that cant work on him...

yeah makes sense..infernal healing on Grizz...unless that cant work on him...

As an Agathion I doubt he's going to want Infernal taint hehe. ;)

If Grizzlebin rejects the Infernal Healing, Vreekka will use a charge of her wand of CLW. Just tell us what it'll gonna be, @Grizz!

Ha, we've gone through this before: Grizzlebin believes in "Just say no" to evil healing :)

It’s a gateway drug to more evil acts! :P

Cannoli shrugs, puts away her weapon and wand and pulls out her tools. She starts getting to work on the lock as the group catches up and Vreeka heals the party’s pillar of faith.

Disable Device - ACP + MW Tools t: 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 8 - 2 + 2 = 20

right i forgot...

It’s a gateway drug to more evil acts! :P

Cannoli shrugs, puts away her weapon and wand and pulls out her tools. She starts getting to work on the lock as the group catches up and Vreeka heals the party’s pillar of faith.

[dice=Disable Device - ACP + MW Tools t]d20+8-2+2

Cannoli goes to work with her skills and gear and her keen ears hear a satisfying 'click' as she disables the lock.

Woo congrats!

The catfolk grins a sharp toothed smile, ”I’ve always had a way with metal tools and locks.”

She stands up, stows the tools and pulls out her still bigger morningstar. Slapping it against her palm she eyes the group, ”first ‘catburgler’ comment gets smacked upside the head.”

Cannoli steps back to let someone else open the gate.

As Cannoli deals with the lock Eadric mutters a prayer to Erastil (recasts divine favor, as I'm guessing the one he previously cast is due to expire in a few rounds) and then gets ready to start shooting at the likely foes on the other side of the gate.

Update in case anyone is cornfused: Cannoli has opened the lock, Eadric has cast Divine Favor on himself, and no other PC has taken an 'action.' I used the quotes because technically we aren't in rounds right now but I want to make sure everyone has a chance to prep/act. Someone has to be the one to open that gate...

Daegon will stand back as someone else opens the door..he's kinda squishy....but at least i have covering fire...

So Guardian yelled in the direction of the voices they were hearing. Have we perceived any response coming back out at us, or a pause in the talking as if we're sensed?

Otherwise when ready Guardian is happy to open the door.

The party hears no direct response except yelling, things breaking, general chaos and havoc.

Who will let slip the Cat(folk) of War???

After healing Grizzlebin, Vreekka looks if the now dead Goblins have any - in particular alchemical - items...

Vreekka locates two flasks on one of the goblin corpses. But does she know what they are?

Ha ha I know her Craft (Alchemy) is off the charts. It's 2 Alchemist Fire flasks.

"Sounds like the gobbos are havin' a party in there. Let's crash." Grizzlebin helps push the gate open and lopes inside.

@Vreeka: Thanks for the healing. I'll roll the charge: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Guardian pushes the other side of the gate open, to find...?

"Two vials of Alchemist's Fire? I wonder who made these..." Vreekka tucks the two flasks in her bandolier.

I wouldn't call a +10 bonus off the charts. But yes, it allows her to meet the DC of 20 with Take 10. ^_^

As Grizzlebin and Guardian XI open the gates the group sees the following:
The walls and ceiling here are covered with innumerable crude paintings, all depicting goblinoid figures engaged in all manner of violent acts. Two large metal cages occupy the north and west walls. The door to one of these cages lies torn from its hinges on the floor.

Cannoli thinks the ripped-open cage is the source of the loud sound she heard earlier.

It's dark inside the cave so most can see shadowy figures moving around.

I've changed slides and, despite the wide-open looking nature of the map, it's actually inside a cave. Anyone without darkvision won't be able to see much due to the low-light from a scant number of torches.

Round 1 – Rave in the Cave

Guardian XI
Daegon
Cannoli
Human
Sneaky Goblins!
Grizzlebin
Bugbear
Goblin Rider
Eadric
Vreekka
Jakeric

Bold are UP!

i'll wait til the others go...who can i see from my spot? got darkvision

i'll wait til the others go...who can i see from my spot? got darkvision

Due to how I made the map Daegon is actually 5' down from where he is in a half-square. He can catch a glimpse of the goblin rider from where he's at due to his enhanced darkvision and low-light vision. Daegon would take cover penalties from Guardian XI and Cannoli if he used his crossbow unless he moves past the gate into the cave. *But* that might put him in harm's way...

Darkvision!

Guardian peers into the dim, and spots a target to try to maul.

[move] 15ft

Yup! I see you there! His android eyes gleam in the dark before his glowing blade slashes through it (the darkness? the goblinoid? Let's see...)

[standard] attack RED
shadow weapon attack, slashing damage: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 112d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 5) + 6 = 16

It appears he'll be attacking the darkness

Cannoli, rarely wise and rarely patient, learned her lesson a minute prior when taking a flask of fire to the face.

She waits, just barely, for someone tougher than her to rush in first. But once that happens…

”FOR GLORY AND HONOR!!! Or at least a decent face to face fight maybe.”

She charges in as well, swinging at a hapless goblin in the other corner.

MW CI Morningstar: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22 for Lead Blades CI/P and B: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (2, 2) + 2 = 6

Guardian XI's efforts yielded in some goblin giggles but Cannoli's results in a squeal of pain and some tears.

The group hears a voice Cannoli and Guardian XI can see her; Grizzlebin and Vreekka eh maybe. call out, "Help, they're trying to kill me! Let's work together and we can defeat these monsters!"

Daegon is still UP!

Daegon moves to back up Xi...and fires a bolt at the yellow goblin.

xbow: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 211d8 ⇒ 1

crit?: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 181d8 ⇒ 8

Daegon must've been taking notes while watching Eadric because he too manages a shot straight through the goblin's heart and it drops over dead.

The remaining two attempt a rally:

The blue goblin bravely stands its ground and tries to stab Cannoli.

Stabby, Smite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 71d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

But fares poorly and the effort is enough to kill it.

The red goblin backs away from the duo of Guardian XI and Daegon and fires its bow at Guardian XI.

Shooty, Smite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 91d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

However its nerves are apparently at it and it misses the mark.

Round 1 – Rave in the Cave

Guardian XI
Daegon
Cannoli
Human
Sneaky Goblins! [Two down, one to go.]
Grizzlebin
Bugbear
Goblin Rider
Eadric
Vreekka
Jakeric

Grizzlebin is UP!

The catfolk easily sidesteps the collapsing goblin, then turns to see who her next target will be. She hollers out the gate, ”Come on in and get in on this brawl!”

With a newfound mad-on for goblin dogs, Grizzlebin sprints through the gate and attacks!

Move action and a claw.

Claw vs goblin dog: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Grizzlebin's claw narrowly misses and the rider spurs its ridiculously undersized mount to move a bit and then both attack Grizzlebin:

Chomp!: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 101d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Bonk Bonk!, Smite, Bonus: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 = 81d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

But both miss! Then a sort of familiar figure (from the cave drawing perhaps?) strides forward to also attack Grizzlebin:

Sword, Smite: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 1 = 92d4 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (3, 3) + 6 + 1 = 13

But hilariously overswings and smacks its sword into the ground - what a goof!

Hehe the Die Roller Curse of DOOM! has struck the NPCs - good news for the heroes. :)

Round 1 – Rave in the Cave

Guardian XI
Daegon
Cannoli
Human
Sneaky Goblins! [Two down, one to go.]
Grizzlebin
Bugbear
Goblin Rider
Eadric
Vreekka
Jakeric

Yes I realize the top of the order means the PCs at the top of the order are now in the same block as the bottom. However I'd like Eadric, Vreekka, and Jakeric to take a round of actions before the top of the order goes again. Eadric, Vreekka, and Jakeric are UP!

Eadric steps forward and studies the bugbear, before loosing an arrow at the creature...

longbow vs bugbear + PBS + studied target + divine favor + fate's favored: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 13
cold iron piercing damage + PBS + studied target + divine favor + fate's favored: 1d8 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 10

20% miss chance as he doesn't have low light or dark vision...
20% miss chance (1-20 = miss): 1d100 ⇒ 35