[Gameday XIV] GM Chadius 1-10: Tarnbreaker's Trail (Inactive)

Game Master chadius

Oso wiggles his body violently to get away from Da Bear's grasp.
Athletics to Escape: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

He tries again (if unsuccessful) or Strides away (if successful).
Athletics to Escape, MAP: 1d20 + 10 - 5 ⇒ (8) + 10 - 5 = 13

◆ Escape
◆ Escape or Stride

"OSO!" Heather screams as she sees the bear caught by the other bear. She ventures onto the ice and unleashes another pair of arrows at the bear. "Scouty, get around the bear if you can and get him!"

+1 Striking Composite Shortbow, 60' range: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20 for Piercing: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 6) + 1 = 13 Critical Hit: Double Damage
+1 Striking Composite Shortbow, 60' range, MAP: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25 for Piercing: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 4) + 1 = 10 Critical Hit: Double Damage

Precision for the first hit: 1d8 ⇒ 4
Deadly: 1d10 ⇒ 4

Combine the damage before applying weaknesses/resistances

◆ Stride
◆ Hunted Shot
◆ Command Scout

FINALLY hit the thing!

"GROWL" An angry growl emerges from Scout as he sees his new friend grabbed. He moves closer, ready to charge at the next opportunity.

◆◆ Stride

Oso struggles and almost breaks free, but Da Bear manages to hold on.

Of all the attacks, only Heather's arrow is able to get through Da Bear's fur. The bear roars and throws Oso across the ice. The tree intercepts some of the bear's claws before it is destroyed.
Slashing: 1d12 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

Hadrimos is now the closest and gets a nasty bite in the process.
Jaws, MAP: 1d20 + 15 - 5 ⇒ (12) + 15 - 5 = 22
Piercing: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (1, 4) + 7 = 12
Claw, MAP: 1d20 + 15 - 8 ⇒ (9) + 15 - 8 = 16

Olin and Runa's bodies lay still in the snow.

Round 3
Da Bear (49 damage, AC 25, Holding Oso)
Heather
Father Emil
Wizel (RAGE)
Hadrimos (12 damage)
Mahatma
Tadang
- Oso (23 damage, Prone)
Olin (Unconscious)
Runa (Unconscious)

The Ice is considered difficult terrain.

>Da Bear<

"Get 'em Scouty!" Heather calls, turning him loose.

Scout charges and attempts to bite DA BEAR.

Jaws vs AC: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14 for Piercing: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Alas, Scout's jaws close on air

◆ Stride
◆ Chomp

Heather looses two more arrows at the bear. With Scout's help, the bear is slightly off balance.

Support Benefit

+1 Striking Composite Shortbow, 60' range, OG: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11 for Piercing: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 2) + 1 = 9 Critical Hit: Double Damage
+1 Striking Composite Shortbow, 60' range, MAP, OG: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23 for Piercing: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 3) + 1 = 9 Critical Hit: Double Damage
Precision?: 1d8 ⇒ 4

+1 Striking Composite Shortbow, 60' range, OG, HP, Vestments: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 1 = 12

She moves closer to help her friend.

◆ Command Scout
◆ Hunted Shot
◆ Stride

Emil continues moving across the ice toward the wounded. He gets close enough to direct healing energy that way. Next round.

◆ Stride x3

Father Emil gets closer to the cave. Scout tries to bite Da Bear but really sets it up for one of Heather's arrows to strike true.

Round 3
Da Bear (58 damage, AC 25)
Heather
Father Emil
Wizel (RAGE)
Hadrimos (12 damage)
Mahatma
Tadang
- Oso (23 damage, Prone)
Olin (Unconscious)
Runa (Unconscious)

The Ice is considered difficult terrain.

>Da Bear<

As Scout approaches, the bear quickly reacts and swipes its claws.

Da Claw: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16

Catching nothing but snow.

Hadrimos makes a flurry of Swings (the bear is off-guard to the first swing): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 151d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 11 - 4 = 20for: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 = 41d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

If either strike hits, then it must make a Fort Save DC 19 or be Stunned 1 (Stunned 3 on a crit fail)

Hadrimos will try to feint again: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 12 + 1 = 18

And, will swing again: 1d20 + 11 - 10 ⇒ (14) + 11 - 10 = 15for: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Mahatma fires off an aerial boomerang, swiping the side of the bear before tossing another electrical javelin.

boomerange slashing damage: 3d4 ⇒ (3, 3, 2) = 8
Basic reflex DC 20

Mahatma follows up with another javelin.

Javelin: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23
Electric Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Tandang, relieved that Oso is out of Da Bear's grasp, commands his bear to get up and move into position.
"Go over there, Oso!"
◆ Command an Animal

He then provides Guidance for his allies for now.
◆ Guidance to Hadrimos
◆ Guidance to Mahatma

As Scout approaches, the bear quickly reacts and swipes its claws.

[dice=Da Claw]1d20+15

Catching nothing but snow.

AGH. I forgot that this thing has RS... though it's more of an anomaly than anything else since almost nothing has RS at this tier

The dwarf strikes the beast.

+1 striking cold iron Long hammer: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28

Damage, electricity: 2d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 1) + 4 + 4 = 12

And again.

+1 striking cold iron Long hammer: 1d20 + 11 - 5 ⇒ (10) + 11 - 5 = 16

Damage, electricity: 2d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 6) + 4 + 4 = 17

Then he practices a Battle Medicine on Hadrimos.

Battle medicine : 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

Healing: 2d8 ⇒ (7, 6) = 13

Reflex: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
Mahatma's wind rides the storm currents and slices Da Bear's arm. The beast narrowly evades Mahatma's lightning javelin.

Oso stands up and moves while Tadang blesses his allies.

Hadrimos will need more blessings and a bit of luck to hit Da Bear. Or maybe Wizel consumed it for his first swing. Wizel quickly patches him up as a sign of thanks.

Da Bear keeps fighting with tooth and claw at the two opponents in front.
Even is Hadrimos: 1d2 ⇒ 2
Bite: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (16) + 15 = 31
Piercing: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (2, 2) + 7 = 11

Da Claw: 1d20 + 15 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 15 - 4 = 12
Da Claw: 1d20 + 15 - 8 ⇒ (15) + 15 - 8 = 22
Slashing: 1d12 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
Hadrimos gets some teeth and claw. At least the bear didn't pick him up...

Round 4
Da Bear (72 damage, AC 25)
Heather
Father Emil
Wizel (RAGE)
Hadrimos (27 damage, Guidance, Immune to Battle Medicine)
Mahatma (Guidance)
Tadang
- Oso (23 damage)
Olin (Unconscious)
Runa (Unconscious)

The Ice is considered difficult terrain.

>Da Bear<

"Attack him Scouty!" Heather calls.

"RAWR!" Scout calls, trying to sink his teeth into DA BEAR.

Jaws vs AC: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10 for Piercing: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

He then tries to claw it.

Claw vs AC, MAP, Agile: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24 for Slash: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

◆ Bite
◆ Claw

Heather sends another pair of arrows at the bear, then moves closer to assist Scout if he gets injured.

+1 Striking Composite Shortbow, 60' range: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18 for Piercing: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 3) + 1 = 6 Critical Hit: Double Damage
+1 Striking Composite Shortbow, 60' range, MAP: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 for Piercing: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 3) + 1 = 8 Critical Hit: Double Damage

◆ Command Scout
◆ Hunted Whiffs
◆ Stride

If Emil can tell the injured are further than 30 feet from his starting position (30 feet from the dark area of the cave mouth), he will stride and then cast a two action heal on one of the injured.

Emil deems himself close enough to try to heal the injured at a distance, so he stops moving and prays for Erastil's healing mercies on the two people.

Heal ◆◆◆: 1d10 ⇒ 1 All in range 30 ft

Tandang magically casts a protection on Oso. He then commands his companion to go into flanking and attack the bear.

"Flank and attack!" He also casts Guidance for Scout.

◆ Protect Companion
◆ Command An Animal
◆ Guidance to Scout

Oso tilts his head while looking at his master. After being commanded, he cutely nods twice and indeed goes into flanking position and bites Da Bear.
Jaw: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23
Damage: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (7, 8) + 4 = 19

◆ Stride, might trigger RS
◆ Strike

Father Emil calls for healing, reviving Olin and Runa. "Did we die?" Olin mutters. "Not yet..." Runa rubs their head. "Father Emil saved us. Come."

Heather and Scout try to hit Da Bear but they aren't able to make much progress. Scout does provide a flank for Oso. As he approaches, Da Bear quickly Reacts.

Claw: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32
Slashing: 1d12 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

Even with the critical hit, Oso continues. With the flank he's able to hit even harder than Da Bear.

Round 4
Da Bear (91 damage, AC 25)
Heather
- Scout (Guidance)
Father Emil
Wizel (RAGE)
Hadrimos (27 damage, Guidance, Immune to Battle Medicine)
Mahatma (Guidance)
Tadang
- Oso (41 damage)
Olin (1 HP)
Runa (1 HP)

The Ice is considered difficult terrain.

>Da Bear<

Mahatma recalls the boomerang

slashing damage: 3d4 ⇒ (3, 3, 4) = 10
Basic Reflex DC 20

And then takes advantage of guidance and focuses for a moment before throwing a large blast at the bear, allowing the lingering winds to half stride him forward.

Guided lightning javelin blast: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 11 + 1 = 32
electric: 1d4 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Recall Javelin, Blast(Thrown, 2 actions), Free Half Stride

Da Bear is Off Guard to the first strike...

Flurry of Swings: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 11 + 1 = 241d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 11 - 4 = 9

Damage from first swing: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 1 = 10

Stunning Blow Fort DC 20 or Stunned 1 (3 on Critical)

Feint: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 12 + 1 = 30 vs Bear Perception DC

Swing: 1d20 + 11 - 8 ⇒ (11) + 11 - 8 = 14

The dwarf strikes the beast.

+1 striking cold iron Long hammer: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12

+1 striking cold iron Long hammer, hero point
: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27

Damage, electricity: 2d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 7) + 4 + 4 = 19

And again.

+1 striking cold iron Long hammer: 1d20 + 11 - 5 ⇒ (1) + 11 - 5 = 7

Damage, electricity: 2d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 5) + 4 + 4 = 16

again.

+1 striking cold iron Long hammer: 1d20 + 11 - 10 ⇒ (19) + 11 - 10 = 20

Damage, electricity: 2d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 2) + 4 + 4 = 12

Reflex: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
Mahatma's razor wind cuts through the bear just in time to strike it in a critical spot with a bolt of lightning.

Fort: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (9) + 16 = 25
Hadrimos punches the bear. While it isn't stunned it is quite bruised.

Wizel leaves the bear hanging on the edge of life or death with his first swing. Another hit like that and this bear will be no more.

Undaunted, the bear continues its assault.
1 is Scout, 2 is Hadrimos, 3 is Oso: 1d3 ⇒ 3
Bite: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24
Piercing: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (3, 4) + 7 = 14
It bites Oso, and the bear loses its strength and passes out. Da bear drops Oso and bears its claws against the next two.

1 is Scout, 2 is Hadrimos: 1d2 ⇒ 2
Claw: 1d20 + 15 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 15 - 4 = 17
Claw: 1d20 + 15 - 8 ⇒ (6) + 15 - 8 = 13

Runa and Olin get up. "Father Emil, help your friends- we'll call the race officials over." They limp out of the bear's lair, thankful to be alive.

Round 5
Da Bear (150 damage, AC 25)
Heather
- Scout
Father Emil
Wizel (RAGE)
Hadrimos (27 damage, Guidance, Immune to Battle Medicine)
Mahatma
Tadang
- Oso (Dying 1, Unconscious)

The Ice is considered difficult terrain.

>Da Bear<

The dwarf strikes the beast.

+1 striking cold iron Long hammer: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19

+1 striking cold iron Long hammer, hero point: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27

Damage, electricity: 2d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 6) + 4 + 4 = 15

And again.

+1 striking cold iron Long hammer: 1d20 + 11 - 5 ⇒ (4) + 11 - 5 = 10

Damage, electricity: 2d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 8) + 4 + 4 = 18

again.

+1 striking cold iron Long hammer: 1d20 + 11 - 10 ⇒ (15) + 11 - 10 = 16

Damage, electricity: 2d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 5) + 4 + 4 = 16

GROWL Scout roars in fury as da bear clobbers his friend.

"Get 'em Scouty!" Heather screams.

Jaws, Guidance: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 1 = 21 for Piercing: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Claw, MAP, Agile: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 for Slash: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Scout's attacks are again futile as Heather fires more arrows at Da Bear.

+1 Striking Composite Shortbow, 60' range: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24 for Piercing: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 4) + 1 = 11 Critical Hit: Double Damage
+1 Striking Composite Shortbow, 60' range, MAP: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16 for Piercing: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 5) + 1 = 7 Critical Hit: Double Damage
+1 Striking Composite Shortbow, 60' range, MAP 2+: 1d20 ⇒ 11 for Piercing: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (3, 4) + 1 = 8 Critical Hit: Double Damage

Precision: 1d8 ⇒ 8

◆ Command Animal
◆ Hunted Shot (1 hit)
◆ Whiff

Da Bear is OG to Heather because of Scout's support

Wizel's first blow is enough to fell Da Bear.

Unfortunately there is another dying bear, and Tandang wants this one to live..

If someone can heal Oso right now we can wrap this combat up.

Round 5
Heather
- Scout
Father Emil
Wizel (RAGE)
Hadrimos (27 damage, Guidance, Immune to Battle Medicine)
Mahatma
Tandang
- Oso (Dying 1, Unconscious)

The Ice is considered difficult terrain.

>Da Bear<

Mahatma slides over the ice and takes care of Oso.

Battle Medicine(Assurance) DC 15: 16 = 16
healing: 2d8 ⇒ (2, 6) = 8

Hadrimos (27 damage, Immune to Battle Medicine)
Oso (8/44 HP, Immune to Battle Medicine)

The bear is dead, but Oso lives.

It isn't long until some of the officials arrive and notice the dead bear. "The Fangs of the Rhemoraz are being escorted to the finish line. We'll investigate this bear and its cave. Go ahead to the finish line."

Emil readies his scythe and hustles over to help in the fight, but gets there too late to contribute to the defense. He examines the bear, trying to find out what may have caused it to attack people. Was it injured, starving, or weakened by disease?

Then he moves on to the finish line.

Tandang rushes toward the unconscious Oso, only to see Mahatma already at his side, saving the bear from danger. Relieved, he mouths a heartfelt thank you to the sage.

Kneeling down, he strokes Oso’s fur to soothe him. The bear stirs and presses close in a weak but warm hug.

"You’re safe now. Yes… you did good back there!"

Oso stays on his side, curling against Tandang and wrapping around him like a child ready to sleep.

The dwarf moves on with the others.

Scout moves up to Oso, staying protectively close. Heather moves close as well and binds the bears wounds.

Medicine(E): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23
Healing: 2d8 ⇒ (2, 4) = 6

With Oso feeling a lot better, you pick up the pace and keep heading along the trail. You can already see the staff and other officials gathering to check on the bear. Was it hungry? Sick? Territorial? Father Emil guesses the cave was the bear's den, but it claimed a lot of the Balgridtrek as its own territory.

Two tall, wooden linnorm statues mark the finish line to the harrowing Balgirdtrek. Crossing the line, the gathered crowd of spectators and participants cheers and applauds. Racers are met with blankets, soup, and medical supplies almost as soon as they are within the village of Frostgarten, where spectators are gathered to celebrate the competition and those who completed it.

Dahlia is the first to greet you all. ”Well done, Pathfinders. I think you did your organization proud.”

Father Emil is ready to mingle and celebrate while he learns more about the traditions of the community. He is ready to offer healing to any team members or other racers who need it.

"How’s the Fangs of the Rhemoraz team? Are they all right? And where did that bear come from?" Tandang asks the officials, concern and curiosity clear in his tone.

Spectators see you and flood the path, drowning you in a mass of questions, inquiries, and chants. Dahlia has to part her way through the crowd, with the officials parting a path. ”Come on, hurry up already before my sis- the Wyrdling Wayfinders catch up.” She arranges you in a circle on top of a small mound of snow.

”This has been a year of firsts. The Varki competed. We made a new route. And accomplished Pathfinders scored their first ever victory. Balgird himself would be proud. Three cheers for our victors!” She raises her hands and hands each of you a wooden mug as the crowd cheers, held back by the officials and some hired security.

Dahlia turns to you. ”Let’s get inside, quick. All of that hot cocoa isn’t going to drink itself. Besides, it’s a lot warmer and comfortable without your adoring fans.” Dahila leads you inside the victory lodge.

”By the way, I heard you all slew the giant bear. That’s good news for us. We're still checking the region to figure out where the other giant bears like that are. Hopefully that's the only one who is remotely close to the route, but we need to be sure."

"By the way, I figure one of you magic types would get a kick out of this reward.” She pulls a scroll from her coat. ”It’s a spell of
>Snowball<. Fun at parties.”

Dahila gestures at a wooden table. ”By tradition, Winners are responsible for preparing the feast and tending to the wounded. Don’t give me that look, of course I’ll help. And by I, I mean my staff will help. See ya!” Dahila laughs and leaves the lodge before you have a chance to protest.

The Fangs of the Rhemoraz are seated at the table, alive albeit tired from their wounds. Olin lifts the non-broken arm. "And hurry up! I haven't eaten since that bear flipped our sled! I'm hungry!"

Father Emil gladly assumes medic duties and attends to the wounded, using his remaining heal spells on the worst cases and his mundane medical knowledge to treat the rest.

Wyrdling Wayfinders arrived in 3rd, with Faegrim carrying both of her half-frozen squires over her shoulder. They both thought of polishing her favorite shield and managed to drop it into a freezing lake during a tug of war. Turns out that was not her favorite shield.

The Two Houses team came 4th, in good spirits, too. They stayed up to watch the sunrise together, and then overslept. Steen drew a picture of the sunrise as it crested through a snow-bound forest, and they'll commission an artist to render it as an anniversary gift.

Bluetongue's Brawlers came in last. Predictably, frostbite set in during the last day and turned their skin a light shade of blue. Now you know where their name came from.

Finally you get to sit at the table. "A toast, to our victors!" Dahila raises her mug as the rest of the racers follow suit.

The End

I should have chronicles prepared by tomorrow.