Critical confirmation:1d20 + 6 + 1 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 1 - 1 + 1 = 27Thanks for the tip on the checks. :) Critical Dmg:1d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 1 = 7 I think that means a total of 17 Dmg for the Crit
Shoot I just realized I used the wrong attack bonus last round. Oh well. Also doesn't a natural 20 always hit or is that a different rule set (2nd attack roll last round)? If it did and 18 is enough for grapple then their AC gets a big hit. I am assuming they are not using silver weapons meaning Drax is currently at -8 HP. Can you confirm? I have limited availability today so I will post my rolls now assuming my DR is working. If it isn't I will use my holy symbol to cure moderate wounds on myself.
Drax charges the remaining guard (S4). Charging back on the guard Drax drops to all fours in the last movements of the run pushing off the ground for extra upwards momentum bringing his claws up on the guards throat lifting him into the air.
Claw+Bless+Enlarge+Charge:1d20 + 6 + 1 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 1 - 1 + 2 = 20 Damage:1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 Grapple with Grab+Enlarge+One Handed:1d20 + 14 + 2 - 20 ⇒ (20) + 14 + 2 - 20 = 16
I am not sure the grapple will land but if it does the guard is considered grapple but I am not. If the grapple lands Drax will make the following statement with the guard dangling a few feet off the ground held by the throat. This will eliminate the guard's ability to make attacks of opportunity as Kurat withdraws or anyone goes past.
I have this one. Move to the alley!
Grappled:
A grappled creature is restrained by a creature, trap, or effect. Grappled creatures cannot move and take a –4 penalty to Dexterity. A grappled creature takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls and combat maneuver checks, except those made to grapple or escape a grapple. In addition, grappled creatures can take no action that requires two hands to perform. A grappled character who attempts to cast a spell or use a spell-like ability must make a concentration check (DC 10 + grappler's CMB + spell level), or lose the spell. Grappled creatures cannot make attacks of opportunity.
A grappled creature cannot use Stealth to hide from the creature grappling it, even if a special ability, such as hide in plain sight, would normally allow it to do so. If a grappled creature becomes invisible, through a spell or other ability, it gains a +2 circumstance bonus on its CMD to avoid being grappled, but receives no other benefit.
Casting Spells while Grappled/Grappling: The only spells which can be cast while grappling or pinned are those without somatic components and whose material components (if any) you have in hand. Even so, you must make a concentration check (DC 10 + the grappler's CMB + the level of the spell you're casting) or lose the spell.
Grab(Ex):
If a creature with this special attack hits with the indicated attack (usually a claw or bite attack), it deals normal damage and attempts to start a grapple as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity. Unless otherwise noted, grab can only be used against targets of a size equal to or smaller than the creature with this ability. If the creature can use grab on creatures of other sizes, it is noted in the creature's Special Attacks line. The creature has the option to conduct the grapple normally, or simply use the part of its body it used in the grab to hold the opponent. If it chooses to do the latter, it takes a –20 penalty on its CMB check to make and maintain the grapple, but does not gain the grappled condition itself. A successful hold does not deal any extra damage unless the creature also has the constrict special attack. If the creature does not constrict, each successful grapple check it makes during successive rounds automatically deals the damage indicated for the attack that established the hold. Otherwise, it deals constriction damage as well (the amount is given in the creature’s descriptive text).
Creatures with the grab special attack receive a +4 bonus on combat maneuver checks made to start and maintain a grapple.
Initiative:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Drax will use Seize the Initiative on whoever rolls next.
Seize the Initiative (Su): Whenever you and your allies roll for initiative, you can grant one ally within 30 feet the ability to roll twice and take either result. This decision is made before results are revealed. You can use this ability a number of times per day equal to 3 + your Wisdom modifier.
Drax will cast bless while we are all clustered together. +1 Moral bonus on attack rolls for everyone.
I would love to get bigger. I will hold the alley way entrance from the guards in front the extra size will help!
Drax will also cast shield if faith before taking a rear guard position stoping at the alley way mouth expecting the under cover guards to react promptly to a crowd of people charging down the side of the building.
What time of day is it at this point? Also how close to high tide? If it is far from high tide or nearly night we should stick with our plan. I thought we were to meet with the captain after raiding the warehouse.
If they have loaded a prisoner onto the boat they must be planning to depart soon. We should move right away. We may need to go for a less subtle approach and play to our strengths with a direct assault.
@vrog Has our surveillance told us anything about the adjoining buildings? Are they guarded?
Drax will pause for a few moments to prepare silence in his empty 2nd lvl spell slot before returning to his assigned surveillance activities.
OK we seem to be talking past each other. 1) How do we reach the first rooftop. 2) How do we go from one rooftop to another. As of right now we have no way of doing either one (except for Greith)
Perhaps I misunderstood the plan. I thought we were all going in from the roof. Watching the guards change will tell us quite a bit about how the door is protected, do the guards knock to be let in? Use a key? Some sort of password?
In bear form (40' speed, no armor check penalty) Drax has a 35% failure rate (+7 vs DC 15) on that jump assuming the roof provides solid footing with no obstructions (like barrier walls). Assuming that is about average that gives us an 18% chance of success of getting everyone across the gap. I think we should not plan on jumping. If I understand the layout correctly there are dead end alleys on either side of the warehouse. I don't think we can count on the guards out front letting us wander in there unless we are invisible.
@Gidgey do you have enough spells/day to make at least the less stealthy of us invisible?
The plan sounds good. One question. How are we to access the warehouse rooftop? With out alerting any of the guards at this or any other warehouse? Are the adjoining warehouse abutting? If there is a gap how big is it? Where is the ladder or other roof access we will use to get up to any nearby roof?
Drax will continue to wander the surrounding streets keeping an eye open for any rooftop access points or good hiding spots as he builds a mental map of the area. He reports into the tavern per schedule.
All sound plans. Before selecting one I suggest we take some time to look around when we arrive to see what we can learn of the town guard and anyone guarding the warehouse. Should we be putting everything in spoiler boxes since the captain said common only from here out?
Drax steps forward to report. I sat next to the table with the three individuals who seemed to be leading the caravan parked at the way station. I couldn't hear the full conversation but they indicated they are headed to the convocation and thought that what ever they were delivering could avert a war. I can't imagine what they could have in those wagons that could stop what is coming but I suggest we find out before that caravan moves past our reach.
Drax turns to the commotion. He turns to the trapper but doesn't stand. Hey! There is no need to insult this woman. Apologize and we can all go back to our meals.
Hmmm how many caravan guards did you say there were? How about how many guards at the gate?
Also do I take a penalty to deal non-lethal dmg when I punch someone with my claws? :)
I wonder how they would take it if I took a peak in their wagons. . . I am betting not well. I really wish Gidgey was here. I need a hit of invisibility!
Perception:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7Given the DC a Nat 20 was the only chance :(
Drax keeps his head down other than an occasional glance for a server. He will try and take some slow breaths through his nose to see if he can identify the smell of any of the three in case tracking should be needed later if they aren't in the air he won't make any effort to get closer or actively scent the party.
Drax nods to the barkeep as he comes in, pausing at the door for a moment to both let his eyes adjust and select a table. He picks one adjacent the the strange party of three. While the guards will likely be more free with their tongues those three seem more likely to know something worth overhearing.
Once seated he waits for the table service and orders a meal and an ale though he doesn't eat or drink much while he waits for the others and does his best to listen to the talk around him.
Perception:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
That was a bit of a hodgepoge I had updated BAB, saving throws and spells, but not skills and feats. It should be a bit cleaner now. I am assuming I am advancing to 5th level as far as feats/ability scores are concerned if I am wrong let me know.
Alright a point in linguistics for common and a shot at making forgeries if the need arises and one in disguise. Drax studies hard on the trip. He will make disguise a class skill based on the captains extra training.
Based on the comment above about fatigue I take it Drax failed the save and so has the fatigued condition but a full set of spells and channels available heading into the city.
A dark ball of fur shakes awake with a snort. Drax's eyes pop open and he unrolls into a crouch shifting from bear form to hybrid form with teeth beared and claws extended all but silent except for the initial start. Lifting his head he smells the air a few times before glancing to see the watch standers are unperturbed. Shaking his head a few times he lets out a deep breath before shifting back to bear form and settling back on the smooth patch of ground he found earlier. It is some time before his breathing fully slows however and he is able to get back to sleep.
I am assuming each of us wake at different times so there is nothing to see individually when we wake.
Works for me.
Drax sniffs the air a few times to get a sense of wind direction then faces down wind lifting his nose every few moments as he keeps his head moving looking into the darkness around camp.
Scent should let him smell anything coming within 60 feet behind him. Acute Dark Vision lets him see 90 feet in the other direction
