Rise of the Runelords Anniversary Edition

Game Master Wilken

Norm moves up to the edge and looks down.

As I understand it, it is climbing on the inside of the well, right? So not flying? if it's climbing, I'll do this:

Norm waits until the bat is within 35 feet and then cast a spell

"چَڪَ"

Norm casts grease (DC 15 refex) on the inside of the well, where the bat is. If possible, he'll coat a ring inside the well, so no matter where it tries to grab on, it'll have to save.

Norm then picks up one of the stones that used to be the well and push it over the edge to fall on the bat.

"Here, help me with these rocks! Let's thrown them down at it!"

The description said that the well was partial collapsed and was in the corner of the ruins, so I assume there are a lot of big stones/bricks laying around. It's those I'll throw at the bat

Cliff will continue with his readied attack, since he can't help with the stones.

Norm waits for the right time before casting a spell to make the walls on the well slippery.

Bat Reflex DC 15: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Fall Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7

The bat loses its grip on the walls and is unable to catch itself while it falls down. You hear a splash as it hits the water on the bottom of the well.

Norm's stone also produces a splash sound, and it seems like the bat isn't trying to climb up again.

Peering down the well, Norm says

"You think that killed it...uhm...again? Or did it just hide? Can anyone see down there? I'm not very keen an going down there again, if it's still alive"

Zelinda peers down the well, looking to see what happened to the creature. "Seems like tunnel was heading for the cliff edge. Not sure if it it's worth looking into further, but I'm willing to do whatever everyone else wants."

"Here, I got this." Cael says then he casts a spell and four glowing orbs spring into existence and then move down into the well. "Blondie, help me look. Do you see anything?"

Casts Dancing lights and moves the lights into the well.

Perception (lowlight): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

Forgot to add this to my post.

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20

"Let me know if you see anything moving down there." Ansgar says stepping back from the well. "I'll go down the well next, but I'd rather not drown if I fall. Quiary, help me with my armour."

Ansgar begins to remove his armour."Once I create a safe zone, you can come down armoured and I can don it again down there. We will need to find something to secure the rope with, and I am not sure Cliff can make it down."

Norm puts his backpack down and pulls out a couple of iron spikes, a hammer and a grappling hook

"I got these. If you can climb down the rope yourself, they should be sufficient to hold it. And don't worry about Cliff, he can watch our backs from up here."

Assuming there are no more bat motions.

Ansgar finishes taking off his armour and grabs his sword. "Lets knot the rope and I can climb down it then, we should have enough."

Assuming everyone is okay with it, Ansgar knots the rope a bunch and tosses it down the well after it is secured. Then begins climbing down to the pathway.

As Caeldren moves lights down the tunnel you can see the undead bat exiting the water and heading back to the tunnel where Norm first found it.

Norm walks over to Ansgar, standing right next to him, still invisibel
(I assume i'm still invisible)

"Sure you want to go down there? I can make you invisible too, if you would like the element of surprise. Or bigger, if that'll help. Could make it a little hard to move around down there, though"

"I don't think bigger will help, but seeing the creature again I think my shield will serve me better than my blade." Ansgar sheathes his sword and places it beside his pile of armor, grabbing his shield. "I'll descend and try getting to the landing over killing the thing. Once I am on solid ground hopefully you will be able to hit it while I distract it."

Ansgar will descend the knotted rope, shield in hand, until he is about 20 feet above the path or the bat gets 20 feet from him by climbing the wall.

AC is 15/12/13

Climb: 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 3 - 2 = 14

Hopefully the knotted rope with a wall to brace against keeps the DC very low. I'm basically rolling a straight D20 to not fall and drown lol

Zelinda makes her way to the edge of the well. "Are you sure that I shouldn't being going down?" she asks, a little hesitantly. "I mean, you know. I weigh less than you do." She looks a little sheepish at this. "Lighter equipment and all."

"My armour is off already, and my weight will be an asset." Ansgar says as he swings his legs over the side of the well and begins climbing down. Just as his head disappears, "Besides, my extra weight means I can drag it down the well better if nothing else works."

Gonna keep my climb check of 14 from above.

AC is 15/12/13

With the aid of a rope, Ansgar climbs down the well without any issues, as he is about 100 feet down he sees the opening into the cave and the undead bat over a pile of carcasses, the creature turns to face him.

Map updated

Seeing the creature look up at him, Ansgar shimmies down a couple feet further and then jumps to the ledge.

Assuming I was 20 feet up, I climbed down 5 more feet and jumped to the ledge.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 - 2 = 10

As he plummets, Ansgar tries to keep his shield between him and the creature and his feet under him.

Are you trying to land ON the creature or just near it?

Near it... On it sounds even more dangerous/reckless than my current course of action.

Can we see what it going on?

Seeing the rope go slack as Ansgar jumps off, Norm says

"Maybe someone should go down there after him? Seems like he is off the rope now, so it can take another"

Almost before Norm can finish his sentence, Zelinda sheaths her sword, grabs hold of the rope and launches herself over the edge of the well and down the rope as fast as she can.

Climb: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

"So, who's next?"

Norm looks at Cael and smiles

As Ansgar jumps into the cave, Zelinda grabs the rope and begins her descend, she makes swift progress, already climbing down one-third of the way.

The bat readies itself to pounce on Ansgar.

Round 1
Ansgar <- Can act
Bat

Everyone out of combat can act as well. It takes Zelinda two more rounds before she can join Ansgar

Do you want new climb checks for each round?

"I'll go." Cael says before starting into the well.

Climb: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

Assuming there is enough room, Ansgar will charge.

Ansgar braces his shield with both hands and closes with the bat, trying to bludgeon it.

Heavy Steel Shield w/ Charge: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 2 = 15
Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

If I can't charge then -2 from my hit roll.

AC is AC is 13/10/11 if charging, 15/12/13 if not charging.

Norm looks down the well after Cael

"Quiary, your turn. Think I’ll be going last this time"

When Quiary doesn’t respond, Norm turns around

"Quiary, are you okay? you look a little….out of it”

Norm waves his hand in front of him

"Guys, I’m not sure Quiary is feeling good. He’s just kinda….stirring at nothing"

Norm pats him on the cheek, first soft then a little harder

If that snaps him out of it, I’ll let him climb down, if not I’ll go myself

”Okay, Quiary, you just wait here, we’ll be back for you in just a little while. Cliff, look after Quiary and our stuff. Don’t let anyone but us touch it!”

Norm scratches Cliff behind the ear before starting his decent.

climb: 1d20 ⇒ 1

@Ansgar: The bat was too close for a charge

Ansgar bashes the bat with shield, catching the creature by surprise, the shield hits the bat on the head, but the creature stays on its feet, trying to bite back at the cleric.

Bite vs Ansgar: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29
Damage: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (7, 5) + 7 = 19
Ansgar takes 19 damage and must make a DC 16 Fortitude check or be paralyzed

Zelinda and Cael make good progress down the well, but Normornigan stalls, the best the halfling can do is not fall over his friends.

Round 2
Ansgar <- Can act
Bat

Zelinda is one round away from the tunnel, Caeldren is two, Norm is still on the top.

Sorry for repeating myself, but do you want us rolling Climb checks each round?

No need, on check is sufficient unless you fail like Norm did

Norm pulls his hand that was stuck between the rope and the well lose and after blowing on his fingers a little, tries to climb down again, a little more carefull this time.

climb: 1d20 ⇒ 4

"Gah..." Ansgar cried out as the bat bites him.

I'll need to get that checked out later...

Gritting his teeth, Ansgar bludgeons the creature with the shield again.

Heavy Shield: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

AC is 15/12/13

Ansgar forgot his Fort Save so I'll roll it.

Ansgar: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17

Ansgar strikes back at the creature, but the bat blocks the strike yet again.

Zelinda finally finishes her climb down, arriving in time to see the creature going for another bite on Ansgar.

Bite vs Ansgar: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

This time Ansgar blocks with his shield.

Caeldren is making swift progress, while Norm is still having trouble with the rope.

Caeldren is one round away

Round 3
Ansgar, Zelinda <- Can act
Bat

Zelinda hits the ground running, tumbling past Ansgar while drawing her sword and shield.

Move Action: Acrobatics: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25

Free Action: Quick Draw Longsword

Standard Action: Draw Shield

I know that I can hold items in my off-hand with a light shield, but I'm assuming that I can't climb with it equipped.

Norm please slot another Climb roll here

As Zelinda finally lands, Ansgar bashes at the creature with his shield yet again.

Shield Bash vs Bat: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

The bat deflects the swing and goes for another bite.

Bat vs Ansgar: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23
Damage: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (7, 3) + 7 = 17

Just as Caldren lands on the tunnel, he sees the Bat plunging his fangs on Angar's torso and knocking him out.

Round 4
Ansgar (Dying at -6), Zelinda, Caeldren <- Can act
Bat

"Ansgar no! Zelinda keep the thing back I'll do what I can to help. Watch for the jerks just before it strikes, I heard an old guard talk about it once when they move the don't do it smoothly." Cael starts giving advice and anecdotes as he draws his sword.

Move action to draw sword, standard action to start raging song for +2 Dex, also guarded life. Unconscious allies automatically accept, so Ansgar stabilizes and 5 hit lethal damage is converted to non-lethal.

Without looking back, Zelinda nods at Caeldren in response, determination straining her facial features. She lunges at the creature, keeping her shield between the creature and them.

Standard Action: Sword Attack w/ Combat Expertise
Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

AC is 24/T 18/FF 16; Including +2 Dex from Raging Song. +1 AC/CMD to Ansgar, on the off-chance that this thing tries to go after him again.

climb: 1d20 ⇒ 14

After his hand sliped on the rope, now hanging in one arm, only just keeping his grib, Norm gathers himself and slowly starts to move down the rope.

As Caeldren begins giving advice, Zelinda's sword gashes the undead bat's head, but the undead creature doesn't seem to slow down just yet. The bat turns to its new aggressor, trying to bite Zelinda.

Bat vs Zelinda: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27
Damage: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (4, 8) + 7 = 19
Zelinda must make a DC 16 Fortitude Save or be paralyzed.

Norm finally starts making good progress down the well.

Norm 2 rounds from the tunnel

Round 5
Ansgar (Stable), Zelinda, Caeldren <- Can act
Bat (-20 hp)

Fortitude Save vs. DC 16: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

Zelinda grimaces in pain at the bite, feeling her limbs trying to freeze up, but she pushes past it striking at the bat-thing again. "We need to take it down fast! It's strong, and it's bite seems to do something to your body."

Standard Action: Sword Attack w/ Combat Expertise
Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

AC is 24/T 18/FF 16; Including +2 Dex from Raging Song. +1 AC/CMD to Ansgar, on the off-chance that this thing tries to go after him again. If Cael steps forward, I'll transfer the bonus to him.

Cael steps over Ansgar and strikes at the bat slashing at the bat's wings. He then falls into a defensive stance, all the while keeping up his chatter of advice which whether correct or not is encouraging either way.

Attack: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 9 + 1 = 24
Damage(Slashing): 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 = 9

As Norm keeps descending the well as best as he can, Zelinda and Caeldren strike at the bat, who is able to deflect Zelinda's sword but leaves an opening for Caeldren to slash through. The bat turns its attention to Caeldren, who was the last to damage it.

Bite vs. Caeldren: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25
Damage: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (3, 4) + 7 = 14
Caeldren must make a DC 16 Fortitude Save or be paralyzed.

The bat finds a counterattack that Caeldren is unable to parry.

Norm lands next round

Round 5
Ansgar (Stable), Zelinda, Caeldren <- Can act
Bat (-29 hp)

Fort Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

"Ahhh...hhh...h"

So close :(

"Damn. Ugly. Bastard!" Zelinda spits out as she continues to strike at the creature, looking to kill it quickly.

Standard Action: Sword Attack w/ Combat Expertise
Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

AC is 24/T 18/FF 16; Including +2 Dex from Raging Song. +1 AC/CMD to Ansgar, on the off-chance that this thing tries to go after him again. If Cael steps forward, I'll transfer the bonus to him.

Zelinda lands a glancing blow at the creature, who responds with another bite but is unable to bypass her defenses.

Bite vs Zelinda: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17

Norm finally finishes his descend.

Round 6
Ansgar (Stable), Zelinda, Caeldren (Paralyzed for 2 rounds), Norm <- Can act
Bat (-33 hp)

Zelinda counters the block with another strike. "Norm!" she calls out. "Now would be a good time to start wiggling your fingers!"

Standard Action: Sword Attack w/ Combat Expertise
Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

AC is 23/T 17/FF 16; Including +2 Dex from Raging Song. +1 AC/CMD to Ansgar, on the off-chance that this thing tries to go after him again. If Cael steps forward, I'll transfer the bonus to him.

Norm runs up and pokes his head around Zelinda
"I don't have much, but lets try this!"

ග්‍රීස්!

Norm cast Grease on the ground under the bat, DC 15 reflex to not fall prone

(sorry, dont have many offensive spells :-( )

Reflex DC 15: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

The bat slips on the grease and falls down, but still manages to deflect Zelinda's sword. It bites back and is blocked once again.

Bite vs Zelinda: 1d20 + 10 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 10 - 4 = 9

Round 7
Ansgar (Stable), Zelinda, Caeldren (Paralyzed for 1 round), Norm <- Can act
Bat (Prone, -33 hp)

"That helps! Thanks!" Zelinda calls back as she slices into the bat-creature again.

Standard Action: Sword Attack w/ Combat Expertise
Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

AC is 23/T 17/FF 16; Including +2 Dex from Raging Song. +1 AC/CMD to Ansgar, on the off-chance that this thing tries to go after him again. If Cael steps forward, I'll transfer the bonus to him.

"Then let's try to keep it down!"

පැටලීම!

I cast entangle on the same area as the grease spell. DC 15 reflex

Round 7
Zelinda lands a well-placed blow, cutting the creature's head in a way that would certainly kill it if it weren't dead already. While Norm tries to entangle it.

Reflex DC 15: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

The creature deftly avoids the entangling plants that grow from the cavern, then opens its jaw and does a loud, disorienting screech while it starts to stand up.

You all must make a DC 16 Fortitude Save or be stunned.

If not stunned, Zelinda and Caeldren both get an AoO as the creature stands up.

Round 8
Ansgar (Stable), Zelinda, Caeldren, Norm <- Can act
Bat (-43 hp)