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As the zombies shuffle forward, Nicias prepares a couple of his "specials". Waiting until they bunch up, he then throws them right into their midst.

aiming for the square 10' in front of Merry, so should splash 9 zombies altogether

aiming at square, ac5, bomb#1: 1d20 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 6
aiming at square, ac5, bomb#2: 1d20 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 16

+1 for Point Blank range, +1 for guidance. I don't think I can miss. 12 hp splash damage on all 9 zombies

Whispering back, Nicias replies "Down half, that's four left. But I got some backups - Alchemists fire, acid, etc. If I get a chance I can mix some of them into a volatile liquid concoction that will do just as well."

Pulling out a couple of his specials, Nicias lobs them overarm at the floor under the nearest Zombie

Ranged attack vs. ac5: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 = 9
Ranged attack vs. ac5: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 1 = 13

Damage if hits= 6 hp splash damage to all within 5' except allies for each bomb, =total 12hp damage on all zombies

sorry I took so long to respond - problems with the website, busyness and lack of computer have all conspired against me

Checking out the vials, Nicias tests their efficacy using his knowledge of Alchemy

Knowledge (Alchemy), Vial#1: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27
Knowledge (Alchemy), Vial#2: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16

"Let's check out that back pack, and the rest of the room - carefully."

perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

In eerie silence, Nicias snaps off two more arrows, feeling rather than hearing the familiar twang.

Rapid shot#1: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 2 + 1 = 18

Rapid shot#2: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 = 4

Damage if hits, arrow#1: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Damage if hits, arrow#2: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Isnt Merelda running? If so, she loses her turn.

Hissing with frustration, Nicias tries again at the cultists.

Injured one if he is still up, otherwise the nearest

rapid shot#1: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

rapid shot#2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

damage if hits, shot#1: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

damage if hits, shot#2: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Nicias. Your turn

The rapier pierces through the leather lamellar armour of the cultist causing the man to grimace in silent pain. His eyes glare at the elf ready to pay her back in kind.

Sorry, having computer problems. Please bot me as needed, I will try to keep my hand in

Quickly shooting off two more arrows, Nicias aims once again at the nearest standing cultist

comp Longbow with rapid shot#1: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

comp Longbow with rapid shot#2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

damage if hits, shot#1: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

damage if hits, shot#2: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

With one fluid motion, Nicias draws and looses an arrow at the nearest cultist

Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

damage if hits: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Stepping forward, Nicias throws a couple of his specials at the thickest concentration of zombies one at each of the zombies against the east wall

ranged touch attack, bomb#1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

ranged touch attack, bomb#2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

damage, bomb#1: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (3, 5) + 5 = 13

damage, bomb#2: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (6, 3) + 5 = 14

5 points splash damage for each bomb on all within 5 feet

"looking at it, the wall would topple fairly quickly if pushed. That might be a better solution than spending hours trying to dissolve our way through."

"That sounds like a good plan. After all at some point, we have to move forward, so we will need to clear it away some time."

attack#1: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 - 4 = 4

attack#2: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 - 4 = 16

attack#3: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 - 4 = 14

attack#4: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 - 4 = 10

attack#5: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 - 4 = 1

damage if hits, attack#1: 1d8 ⇒ 5

damage if hits, attack#2: 1d8 ⇒ 5

damage if hits, attack#3: 1d8 ⇒ 4

damage if hits, attack#4: 1d8 ⇒ 2

damage if hits, attack#5: 1d8 ⇒ 8

damage was calculated wrong - I put 18+1 instead of 1d8+1. Will reroll. (Thanks Merry for pointing that out)

damage if hits, arrow#2: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

damage if hits, arrow#3: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

damage if hits, arrow#4: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

damage if hits, arrow#5: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

damage if hits, arrow#6: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

damage if hits, arrow#7: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

damage if hits, arrow#8: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

damage if hits, arrow#9: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

damage if hits, arrow#10: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

damage if Crits, arrow#7: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

In that case, here are the rest of my 10 attacks

arrow#2: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 - 4 = 19

arrow#3: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 - 4 = 16

arrow#4: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 - 4 = 1

arrow#5: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 - 4 = 17

arrow#6: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 - 4 = 1

arrow#7: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 - 4 = 20

arrow#8: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 - 4 = 1

arrow#9: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 - 4 = 11

arrow#10: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 - 4 = 11

to confirm crit, arrow#7: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 - 4 = 16

damage if hits, attack#2: 18 + 1 = 19

damage if hits, attack#3: 18 + 1 = 19

damage if hits, attack#4: 18 + 1 = 19

damage if hits, attack#5: 18 + 1 = 19

damage if hits, attack#6: 18 + 1 = 19

damage if hits, attack#7: 18 + 1 = 19

damage if hits, attack#8: 18 + 1 = 19

damage if hits, attack#9: 18 + 1 = 19

damage if hits, attack#10: 18 + 1 = 19

damage if hits, crit threat, attack#7: 18 + 1 = 19

Once again, Nicias lets fly the grey geese

Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 - 4 = 19

damage if hits: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

How far back do we want to go?

Once again, Nicias waits for a clear shot at the zombies

Hold action until zombies appear, then shoot

arrow: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 - 4 = 14 I assume they get-4 for cover

damage if hits: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

In that case, Nicias will also ready a move action to move back if everyone behind him does

Innis is on auto-pilot with her blessing on Cassandra until the battle tips out of our favour or something dramatic happens if that helps speed this up. Good Luck Cass & Merry.

Nicias do you want my daggers so you can throw them. That way you can attack without using up your ammo I have 9 and they in theory should be recoverable....

No worries, I have a lot more arrows and they are theoretically recoverable if someone uses the mending cantrip.

Seeing that he cannot get a good shot against the zombies, Nicias pulls out his bow and strings an arrow, looking for a chance to let fly.

Nicias holds action until he gets a clear shot at a zombie

Not quite sure if the rectangular section in the middle is open air that we can shoot/throw across or not. If it is, Nicias will target the second zombie aiming to splash those in front and behind, otherwise I think I can only realistically target the lead zombie, and use precise bombs to prevent damage to allies

pulling out one of his specials, Nicias throws it at the zombies.

bomb (ranged touch): 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 1 = 8

direction of miss, if missed: 1d8 ⇒ 7SouthWest

damage if hits: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (1, 6) + 5 = 12 plus 6 points splash damage to all within 5'

"No more distractions. Let's find whatever's causing all this and sort it out once and for all!"

With a flick of his wrist, Nicias drops a vial of alchemists fire into his hand from his spring loaded wrist sheathe, infuses it to an arrow and shoots at the creature emerging from the floorboards

Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
damage if hits: 1d8 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 1 + (5) = 13 including 5 pts fire damage. No splash

Yeah, imagine trying to explain that to them. "No officer, that's not a dead gnome. She's just drunk. We're carrying her around in a morgue because..."

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 Meh.

With our luck, it's probably the police

Hearing the banging from behind them, Nicias moves carefully towards the workshop

If that's so, see if you can cast your guidance on someone else - like say Cassie - as I can't shoot what I can't see

I'll go with that

"Could be, but given that it's a workshop for preparing dead bodies, my guess is that it's from preparing dead bodies." replies Nicias, deadpan.

"I'm guessing the dead are not being laid to rest here. Confirmation if we needed it that something is not right here."

"If he's smart, he's laying low. I don't think following him is worth it yet, let's find out what's in the basement then make a decision."

Feeling sorry for the old man, Nicias chimes in,

"Yeah, there's a pretty nasty disease going round out there, highly contagious and it makes the victims want to eat others. We think Haddy had something to do with it, which is why we came here. The soldiers are trying to contain the outbreak, but they are stretched thin. For your own safety, I suggest you stay put for now, but it's your own choice."

Nicias takes a good long look at the vials in the chest,

Craft (Alchemy): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20

Fort: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19 The Gods of Dice love me again

Nicias will help as best he can

perception (aid another0: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 lol, and fails completely

Nicias shrugs,

"I'm ready."

Holding the vial carefully, Nicias says,

"This is poison. I don't know what sort, but I have no intention of touching the stuff."

Taking the vial of clear liquid, Nicias attempts to identify it,

Craft (alchemy): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30 that should do it

I'm not arguing with Merry. Or Innis.

I wouldn't say no to the cloak, but as I am unlikely to get into melee, I'm probably not the best candidate. Let Someone else have it.

Nicias is just as happy not to get himself involved in the interrogation. He listens to what is going on without comment for now.

This time using Rapid Shot

arrow#1: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
arrow#2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

lol. Everyone, duck!

Weird, could have sworn I posted. Oh, well must have got lost somehow

Sensing that their opponents are on their last legs and not wishing to waste scarce resources, Nicias lets loose with his Bow and Arrow.

Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
Damage if hits: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

yup, those were the results I remembered

Moving to a better position, Nicias lets loose another Frost Bomb at the humanoid:

Hopefully Boros is too small to give cover

Touch attack Bomb at humanoid: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
to confirm crit: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 Yeah, right

damage if hits: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (1, 6) + 5 = 12 plus fortitude or be staggered next round

DC17 Reflex on Haddy or 5 points splash damage

Using precise Bombs to exclude Kirzon and Boros (and anyone else that moves into the splash zone)

OK, Now I'm not so sure that the cat was the main protagonist,

Stepping forward, Nicias pulls out a 'special' and lobs it in the direction of the oncoming humanoid

Ranged touch attack, using Frost Bomb:

Bomb#1: 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 5 - 4 = 19 -4 for cover

damage if hits, bomb#1: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (1, 4) + 5 = 10 plus Fortitude save or be staggered

5 pts splash damage in all adjacent squares for each bomb; Reflex DC17 for half damage. I make it that Haddy has to make a reflex save or take 5pts damage; 3pts if he succeeds

Also Nicias remember if you are firing through tokens friendly or not that incurs a cover bonus to the target.

Your right I had forgotten. it's -4 isn't it?. If the chance gets too low, I'll stop shooting until I can get a clear shot; not going to waste my bombs until we really are in trouble

I'm guessing the cat was the main opponent, so I think I will save my bombs for now.

Drawing another arrow from his quiver, Nicias draws on Haddy and shoots an arrow at him

arrow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

damage if hits: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 typical

Nicias you can throw one of your bombs if you wish for ROUND 1. Everyone make your ROUND 2 actions.

If I used bombs, I would definitely have used Rapid shot to throw 2; instead I used my bow for the increased range. I'm happy with the result, let it stand and I'll use bombs next round

Allocating his Bomb to an arrow, Nicias draws a bead on the incoming cat, then looses

arrow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

damage if hits: 1d8 + 1 + 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 1 + (3, 2) + 5 = 14