DM Kathy Wednesday April 6th, 2022 11:08:07 PM
Underground, Panzer questions Silken. Zazu attempts to assist, but his attempts fall flat.
" Why kidnap the proxy to the councilor? What vote did you want swayed?"
"You haven't figured it out by now? It hardly matters. She'll never reach the council in time."
"What lies down the hallway here? How many of your guildmates will I need to kill to exit your underground sanctuary?"
"The hallway is empty. It leads to a room. The room is not empty, nor are the rooms beyond it. As I said before, every thief in the Guild stands between you and the exit."
"Do you have any value to them or do I free up my off hand now by killing you instead of dragging you along behind me? Seriously, you planned on there being a fight here, so I assume that you aren't an idiot and that you brought your best fighters along with you. They are all dead now so what chance does the rest of your guild have against us?"
"You're right, of course. You won't need me for a bargaining chip. Just walk through and defeat everyone you find. I'm sure you'll have no trouble."
" What did you give to Ena and when will it wear off?"
"I didn't give her anything. I believe Drow poison was used, but I don't know for sure."
Lothlo has heard of a secret headquarters known as the Den of Thieves, but its location and layout are a closely-guarded secret. Perhaps you're about to uncover it.
Ash suggests getting a move on. You don't know if--or when--other Guild members might come here looking for you.
Naithi suggests readying your defenses first.
[OOC: At the very least, you guys should update your headers. You aren't doing your healers any good by displaying incorrect information.]
Aboveground, the three companions pause and look around. Sahabiel points out that there may be ventilation shafts, and you may be able to locate them. Nightingale concurs, and Beech looks around.
[OOC: Sahabiel said night was "falling." Night fell some time ago. It is now quite dark. Humans would soon be seeking their beds, but this is an elven city, and elves don't need to sleep as humans do, so there is still some activity. The lighting is dim, though because--again--elves.]
Nightingale (JonS) HP 27/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Perc check d20+9=20 ; Thursday April 7th, 2022 1:49:36 PM
As the three are talking, Nightingale has a thought, "We could smell the dirt and dust from the cave-in when it happened. Would that smell still be around on this 'end' of the tunnel, if so, that might help us figure out how to get to our friends."
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Thursday April 7th, 2022 4:49:43 PM "I liked the idea of looking for ventilation chimneys. But they may be built along side homes and getting close would probably get us in trouble as thieves or peeping-toms.... So we need to be careful but still alert."
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet Thursday April 7th, 2022 4:50:21 PM
Finding nothing magical in the dead thieves possessions with his detect magic spell, Panzer squares his shoulders and prepares to move on. He stuffs the gag back into Silken's mouth. He draws his main hand blade, grabs silken by one of the chains used to bind her. He drags her, not really in a gentle fashion, to the door and looks back at his companions. I will try my best to bottleneck them at a doorway or some other choke point and we just kill therm there. Concentrate fire and make sure each target is down before proceeding. Heal, rinse, repeat. Everyone ready?"
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Thursday April 7th, 2022 5:35:49 PM
At Nightingale's question, looking back in the direction of the pub, and the distance they had walked from there, "Well, I'll be impressed if ya can?" She concedes that Nightingale has the sharper senses between them. "For me it wasn't all that distinctive even when I could see some of it filtering up, and that was in a kitchen where it stood out because it shouldn't smell of dirt there.. and here we are outdoors and there are patches of exposed soil all over the place?"
What Sahabiel asks the others to look for; If there is a vent or access hidden in the landscape, the contact of cold night air and any air vented from the underground complex where people are is going to mark itself with a light haze. And if the underground complex is connected directly to one of the houses, the tell will instead be that the chimney will be too active for a structure its size. Since they are searching for signs as a team, Sahabiel's perception check is an Aid Another to add onto Nightingale's. Sahabiel's passive perception > 10, so automatic success to add +2 to Nightingale's 20.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 d20+9=20 ; Thursday April 7th, 2022 8:01:13 PM
Ash takes one hand away from Ena for a moment and casts a Detect Poison cantrip. If she does in fact detect poison on Ena, Ash will then cast a Delay Poison spell on Ena. She's quickly burning through spells, but if Ena can defend herself it may help in the long run.
---------------- Cast Detect Poison. Craft(Alchemy) check vs DC20 to ID the poison: 20=Pass! If poisoned, cast Delay Poison on Ena. The effects of any poison will be delayed for 4hrs
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 d20+3=10 ; Thursday April 7th, 2022 9:04:22 PM I think I'm as ready as I'm going to get, ready to head out when you are. While the others are getting ready to head out, Lothlo decides to take a cursory look at the ceiling that caved in to get an idea of how far below ground they are, and how hard it would be to clear a path out going upwards. The dirt is likely very loose from the collapse, and it's possible that pulling down into the empty room would be a lot faster than digging out through the tunnel, especially with the help of an elemental.
knowledge (engineering)=10
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 Thursday April 7th, 2022 9:22:13 PM
Naithi gathers everyone together. We need to determine a marching order... but since this is the thieves guild, perhaps we should have someone in front that can check for traps. We don't want another cave in.
ooc: How wide is the hall. What material are the floors, walls and ceiling made of?
Zazu (AC18, HP25of25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Thursday April 7th, 2022 9:27:41 PM
Zazu looks around, thanks Ash for the healing, and thinks about what to do to prepare.
Mage Armor is still active.
Reduce Person has expired, alas. AC goes down to 18.
"I gotta scribe mire scrolls," Zazu thinks.
The wizard makes sure that everyone is connected with fresh Message cantrips.
"Let's go then!"
DM Kathy Thursday April 7th, 2022 10:28:46 PM
Belatedly, Panzer gets the results of his Detect Magic spell. Silken had a +1 rapier and +1 studded leather armor, as well as a hand crossbow and some bolts. The halflings each had a +1 short sword and a Potion of Cure Light Wounds. They and the archers also had nonmagical armor and weapons. He drags Silken to the door and makes ready to open it.
Ash casts Delay Poison, and Ena becomes considerably less groggy--although she doesn't know where she is and doesn't remember very clearly what has happened.
Lothlo looks up at the ceiling, trying to ascertain whether pulling down more dirt would be a faster way to get out. You just can't be sure.
Naithi suggests determining a marching order. The hall is 5 feet wide, with walls, floor, and ceiling made of stone.
Zazu re-casts Message and makes a mental note to get some more scrolls.
Topside, Nightingale suggests using smell to try to find a ventilation shaft. Beech advises caution, as you don't want to look like suspicious characters hanging around peoples' houses. Sahabiel attempts to assist Nightingale in finding a ventilation shaft or an exit. You walk completely around the little group of houses, but are not able to locate anything. Either the shafts/exit are somewhere else, or they're well enough concealed that you are not finding them.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Friday April 8th, 2022 1:07:53 AM
Ash slowly lets go of Ena to make sure she's capable of standing on her own. She then stands in front of the elf and looks her in the eyes, checking that she's able to focus. "Ena? It's Ash. Remember me? There's no time to explain the long story so I'll be quick. You've been abducted by the Thieves Guild and we're here to rescue you." It's no doubt a lot to take in, and she doesn't want to confuse the poor woman any more than she already is.
She looks over the pile of loot and picks up one of the suits of armor and a couple of daggers (if she can see any). Ash helps Ena put the armor on and fastens it for her. "This will protect you a bit." She then hands Ena one of the daggers. "We'll do our best to protect you but you should have this just in case. Stay next to me, ok?"
Ash looks to Naithi "It might be best if Ena and I take the rear and stay out of the way."
Nightingale (JonS) HP 27/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Friday April 8th, 2022 2:06:30 AM
Nightingale sighs loudly, frustrated at not being able to figure out a way to get to their friends. "Do we know if there is any place nearby where we can rest without getting in trouble by the guard or watch, maybe if we stick close to the area we'll catch sight of the others. I'd hate to leave and them need our help."
Teach us to split the party lol
Zazu (AC18, HP25of25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+13=22 ; d20+13=14 ; d20+13=15 ; d20+13=16 ; Friday April 8th, 2022 10:19:18 AM
Zazu asks Ena what vote it was that the Thieves want her to miss.
"As a rogue, heading into a den of thieves, I suppose I should go first and look for traps. I am a skilled trapspotter, you know. And as an elf, I sense secret things just with my intuition."
Perception rolls: 22, 14, 15, 16
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Friday April 8th, 2022 2:15:00 PM
Sahabiel ponders deeply...
ooc: I would like to spend one of my Hero Points for guidance on how we can play into the idea you said you had, to get us topside party members feeling back in the game again.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet Friday April 8th, 2022 4:44:10 PM
Pander tells Zazu that he can go first to look for traps but that he needs to vet a door and then return to a fighting spot. Pander plans on fighting on this side of any doorway to bottleneck his opponents and keep them from gaining flanking. Once they reach the first door he will set it ajar after Zazu says it is safe. He will then draw his off hand weapon and then draw attention to the door to get the people on the other side to open it.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Friday April 8th, 2022 9:02:56 PM
Lothlo picks up his bow and look towards the door. Well, I don't know that we have any other choice, and things are just going to get harder the longer we wait. Are we about ready to head out?
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Friday April 8th, 2022 9:15:59 PM
Beech tries to "Act Casual" and not draw unwanted attention on the three of them....
DM Kathy Friday April 8th, 2022 10:37:31 PM Ash catches Ena up--briefly--on what's going on. You also equip her with some armor and a couple of daggers. Zazu asks which vote the thieves wanted her to miss, but she doesn't know; they didn't tell her.
Zazu examines the door for traps, but doesn't find any. It would be odd if he had, since the archer already opened it once with no ill effects.
Panzer props the door open, and Zazu can look down the hall. He doesn't see any traps there, either. The door at the other end of the hall remains shut.
Lothlo grabs his bow and makes ready to leave. Ash brings up the rear with Ena.
You begin to walk down the hallway in (I think) this order: Panzer, Zazu, Naithi, Lothlo, Ash/Ena. (Please let me know if that's not right.
Panzer--tries to get the people on the other side to open the door? I'm not sure I understood what you were doing.
Up top, Nightingale wonders aloud if there's a place you can rest. Beech just tries to avoid attention.
Sahabiel gives the situation some thought, and comes up with a couple of possibilities. You know there is a location called the Den of Thieves. You don't have specific confirmation, but it seems the secret tunnel in the Blue Shutters leads into an underground area of the Den of Thieves. There is probably an aboveground part, too.
Galen told you that the location is secret, and he didn't know it. The people most likely to know it, of course, are members of the Thieves' Guild, who are not your allies. But the current Thieves' Guild took over from the previous Guild, and Galen had said that some of the former members were still around, keeping a low profile to stay off the new Guild's radar. It's possible that Galen knows some of them; he was pretty cagey about it. It's also possible that he has discovered some new information, since he is also investigating Ena's disappearance.
Of course, given that Galen is still investigating, and time is short, it's unlikely you will find him at his house. It's hard to say where you might find him, or where his investigation may have taken him. If you could find him, though, he might be of some help.
Trying to find Galen is one possibility. Another possibility is to try to hirer a mage to Dimension Door you. After all, you have a pretty good idea of where you need to be, starting either from the tunnel under the Blue Shutters or the area behind the tavern where the cave-in happened. If you could just blip into the empty space beyond the cave-in (assuming there is one), it would just be a matter of catching up with the rest of the group. If there weren't all crushed to death in the cave-in, of course.
It's getting late, so it would be harder finding a mage now than it would be during the day. But this is an elven city, and late hours are not uncommon. You might be able to find somebody, and you estimate that the spell wouldn't cost more than about 400 gold.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet Saturday April 9th, 2022 7:19:40 AM
Panzer thought we were already down the hall at the second door my bad. Pander turns over dragging Silken to Ena and Ash since he is about to need all of his hands. He waits for Zazu to look over this door although he assumes that inside their sanctuary the thieves would have no need of traps. Once she declares the door safe he makes sure the others are ready and opens it.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Sunday April 10th, 2022 5:13:16 AM
Ash, Ena and Silken bring up the rear of the group. "She's the one that captured you by the way" she lets Ena know of Silken. "Might want to keep a close eye on her"
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Sunday April 10th, 2022 3:18:55 PM "I say let's go find Galen, I don't relish adding another person to those who know our business. And I'm not skilled enough to have learned it yet. It's rather costly, and I could have a mishap casting it or even if I succeed, and since we only have a general idea where to magically step to, I could hurt us badly by ending up in a wall of stone. But there are three of us, so we can leave it to a majority vote I guess...."
Nightingale (JonS) HP 27/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Monday April 11th, 2022 12:02:53 PM
Nightingale sighs, "True, Galen is our best bet without adding more people into our confidence. We know where he lives, maybe we should check there first."
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Monday April 11th, 2022 6:44:05 PM "That is what I was thinking, too" , Sahabiel agrees with the other two. "our options were simple really.. either we try to insert ourselves in there with our friends, which puts us at the disadvantage of not knowing how we are going to get out again, or we find another way in. And for that, we are going to need someone who knows about these tunnels from the old days."
She regrets that her request to Galen from last time, to get them in touch with some of the members in hiding of the 'old' thieves' guild, had not really gone anywhere yet. They needed just such a person right now...
"Mister Galen is likely not wasting the evening either, fretting over the council vote tomorrow as he was... finding him first might be... ah, we could perhaps.." The half-elf starts connecting some of the dots of the day. "Ya follow me, let's not get even further split up - I went and paid my respect at one of the larger sacred groves earlier, so I know how to get there. We are going to find the attendant priest and work from there. For one thing, I trust my own who have sworn ourselves to the Culverwood. For another, a prayer of Sending is the fastest I can think of to contact Galen regardless where he is, and get a reply for setting up to meet right away, and I am not yet initiated to that circle myself, but my order's head priest in a town this size should be."
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 Monday April 11th, 2022 7:39:39 PM
Naithi looks back. Let's worry about they after we get out of here. I'm not concerned we are about to come out in the middle of a den if thieves and what we will do them.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 d20+12=27 ; d20+15=19 ; d8+7=9 ; Monday April 11th, 2022 9:06:23 PM
Lothlo keeps his bow ready, scanning the hall for signs of traps or people waiting in ambush. An arrow remains between his fingers, ready to fly at any signs of danger. Perception = 27
Roll each once: D20 + 14(+1 within 30'), 1d8 +6 (+1 within 30')
Attack = 19 Damage = 9
Zazu (AC18, HP25of25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+13=31 ; Monday April 11th, 2022 10:42:30 PM
Zazu goes up tot he door and listens for more info.
Perception 31
DM Kathy Monday April 11th, 2022 10:44:35 PM Panzer waits for the all-clear from Zazu. Zazu didn't post, but the door is not trapped, so we're going to move ahead. Panzer pushes open the door.
The room beyond is set up as kind of a mess hall, with long tables, benches, and a few chairs. The rogues hanging around in the room do not seem to be eating, though some appear to be playing some kind of card game. When the door opens, a human man in studded leather armor stands up. "Well, its about ti---" he begins, then belatedly realizes you are not who he expected.
The other spring to their feet, and everyone hastily begins drawing weapons. Aside from the human who spoke, you see several other humans with scimitars and daggers, a halfling (very similar to the halflings you fought before), and a dark elf with a short sword.
Lothlo fires a shot, but there are a lot of people in the way and he can barely see a target. His shot clatters harmlessly to the stone floor.
And the map. The red guy on the map is the human who spoke, who appears to be a leader of some kind. The green guy is the halfling. The purple guy is the dark elf. The other guys are all humans.
Reminder: you can move through allies' squares without impediment.
Up above, Beech says it's not a good idea to bring in other people at this point, and that you should find Galen. Nightingale agrees, and suggests trying Galen's home. Sahabiel also agrees, but suggests that the sacred grove might be a better option, especially since the priest there might be willing to cast a Message spell for you.
[OOC: I'm trying to time this out right, which means the "upstairs" group may not have much to do at times. I apologize in advance.]
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet d20+9=13 ; d3+11=12 ; Tuesday April 12th, 2022 5:50:26 AM
Panzer most certainly does NOT step through the door. Since he plans on using the door as a choke point vs alot of people, just like we found here he actually opens the door, gets a good look, then closes the door as the leader guy realizes that Silken lost and that we are loose in their base.
Panzer readies and action to slash the first person to reopen the door and stick his nose out of it. (Power Attack and Arcane strike active) Main hand Kukri Hits AC 13 for 12 damage " I saw a guy with a bow and what looked like a dark elf spellcaster. Lothlo can you prioritize them while I smash whoever steps up to the door? If anyone else has splash weapons like alchemist fire then throw it at whoever opens the door. I might catch a little splash damage but they will not be happy. Naithi be ready to swap with me if I get mauled so that Ash can wand me back up to full health."
OOC Kathy, could we get some squares outside the door to show us how wide the hallway is? I think way more of this fight is going to happen out in the hall rather than in the room.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Tuesday April 12th, 2022 3:04:50 PM
Beech lets Sahabiel lead the way to the grove, he was at the Catacombs, so he's not familiar with where they are headed...
Nightingale (JonS) HP 27/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Tuesday April 12th, 2022 5:41:06 PM
Nightingale agrees with Sahabiel, "Although the idea of bringing someone else into our confidence, a priest might provide us with some sense of, hmmm, discretion that perhaps a wizard might not."
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Tuesday April 12th, 2022 8:10:17 PM "Might be better to get in there and take to the corner, Panzer. I can't help the fight if I don't have line of sight to the casters, and, well, standing by as your band-aid doesn't really feel like I'd be helping much when I have quite a few spells up my sleeve."
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Tuesday April 12th, 2022 9:02:56 PM I don't have a line of sight either, we need to leave this hallway. The corner may be a good idea
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet d20+4=8 ; Tuesday April 12th, 2022 9:49:56 PM
OOC If the DM will allow, Panzer will change his actions then, in light of his companions better ideas. delete whichever post isn't used. IC " Um, oh. I didn't think of that. Shelter behind the table then?" Panzer rushes into the room and upends the table, dragging it a little towards the corner to create a shelter behind it where he and Niathi can hold the ends to keep people out. Strength check 8
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 d20+4=16 ; Tuesday April 12th, 2022 9:55:31 PM
ooc: Someone please move Naithi and Camalayas on the map.
Naithi and Camalayas join the others behind the table. Naithi quickly flips the table over, is it hasn't already been flipped. If it has she behind casting a summoning spell.
Strength check=16
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Tuesday April 12th, 2022 9:56:45 PM
Lothlo joins Niathi and Panzer behind the table
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Tuesday April 12th, 2022 10:00:01 PM
ooc: I tried to add legs to the table to better illustrate, feel free to adjust if it that isn't quite how you pictured it
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Tuesday April 12th, 2022 10:27:03 PM
Sahabiel makes haste to the grove, and on arrival there - with her holy symbol on display over her armor now rather than under it - announces herself to the grove's caretaker as a member of the Culverwood's protector-clerics, visiting on business right now and with an urgent and regrettable need for a scroll imbued with a Sending ritual, and/or a senior priest..!
Zazu (AC18, HP25of25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Tuesday April 12th, 2022 10:59:08 PM
Zazu and Boyo move to the center of the room, careful not to provoke AoOs. Zazu casts Silent Image to create the seeming of an obscuring mist, but onely 15 ft radius, because the wizard is not high enough level to cover a 20 ft radius with a silent image.
Anyone in the mist gets a Will save vs DC 17 to realize it is an illusion.
Boyo uses the full defense action to boost his AC.
DM Kathy d20+5=15 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+5=6 ; Tuesday April 12th, 2022 11:04:06 PM Panzer is, at first, inclined to shut the door and wait for the enemy to come to him, but Ash and Lotho point out that they need line of sight.
Your DM also reminds you that they are between you and the exit. Trying to out-wait them is probably not the best strategy.
So, with Naithi's help, Panzer rushes in and upends one of the tables, creating some cover. Lothlo joins them.
[Hero Point to Panzer for thinking to shelter behind the table.]
The human leader steps over toward the wall. He watches you intently, but takes no other actions.
Two of the other humans move to where they have partial cover from the upturned table. Both fire shortbows at Zazu, but both miss. Two more move to the end of the table to target Panzer with their shortbows, but they also miss. The remaining two humans double-move to the end of the room.
The halfling and the dark elf seem to like your table idea, and upend their own. They crouch behind it and are no longer visible.
Up top, Beech and Nightingale agree with Sahabiel that the sacred grove is their best option. You make your way there. By day, you had seen several butterflies flitting around the sacred circle. By night, it is fireflies, their tiny glows flickering on and off around the stone circle. There are even more people here than when Sahabiel and Nightingale visited this afternoon.
Earlier, Sahabiel had not been able to find a priest or a caretaker. Now as you look around, you still don't see anyone who stands out.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Wednesday April 13th, 2022 1:35:16 AM
Unlike before when she did not wish to disturb though, Sahabiel politely but urgently begins asking around, starting with those who do not look withdrawn into reverie. With this many here of what could be considered a congregation, surely someone will know who the local priest(ess) or druid is and where to find them?
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet d20+7=11 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+5=8 ; d3+11=14 ; d3+9=11 ; d20+7=18 ; d3+11=14 ; Wednesday April 13th, 2022 11:37:33 AM
Panzer takes a 5' step forward and unloads his fury on the rogue to his right. (Power attack and Arcane Strike active) Main hand Kukri hits AC 11 for 14 damage Off hand Kukri hits AC 19 for 11 damage Bite hits AC 8 miss
AoO if needed hits AC 18 for 14 damage
Nightingale (JonS) HP 27/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 d20+5=19 ; Wednesday April 13th, 2022 1:36:03 PM
Not seeing anyone immediately present, Nightingale begins to sing and dance in an attempt to draw someone's attention to the fact that they needed some help ...
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Wednesday April 13th, 2022 5:31:58 PM
Beech, isn't bothered by Sahabiel asking around for assistance, but pretends to not know the person who is making a spectacle of themselves....
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Wednesday April 13th, 2022 8:18:22 PM
Ash leaves Silken with Ena. The rogue is tightly bound and unarmed while Ena has a knife. Things should stay in control there.
She enters the room and makes for the cover of the table.
Double move action
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 d20+12=19 ; d20+12=30 ; d8+6=8 ; d8+6=7 ; Wednesday April 13th, 2022 9:02:37 PM
Lothlo sees that arrows are already flying towards the party and with deadly aim sends to of his own towards the southern most attacker.
Attack 1 = 19 Damage 1 = 8
Attack 2 = 30 Damage 2 = 7
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target" -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 12 arrows
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 Wednesday April 13th, 2022 9:16:47 PM
ooc: My post might be late tonight. I did an excellent job breaking my toe
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 d20+8=23 ; Wednesday April 13th, 2022 10:23:27 PM
As the battle begins Naithi converts her good berry spell into a summon spell to appear around the red enemy next round and Camalayas holds an action to grapple anyone that approaches her
Camalayas grapple check beats CMD 23 ooc: How much time passed since the last battle for spell durations?
Zazu (AC18, HP25of25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+11=14 ; d20+10=30 ; Wednesday April 13th, 2022 11:22:13 PM
Still concentrating on the illusion cast last round, Zazu and boyo move to unoccupied tables and hide (see map).
Panzer attacks the rogue in front of him. He hits with his off hand, doing damage.
Ash leaves Ena where she is and double-moves into the room.
Lothlo fires twice, hitting both times.
Naithi begins casting a Summoning spell.
Zazu moves to a table he believes to be unoccupied. But that is the table that the halfling and the dark elf overturned last round! They're still back there!
Since the last battle, you healed everyone, roused Ena, thoroughly tied up Silken, interrogated Silken, checked for magic, and were very cautious coming down the hallway. I'm going to say 10 minutes.
The leader (red) continues to watch and do nothing.
The two thugs in the fake Obscuring Mist completely believe it. They begin blundering around, looking for a way out. One of them blunders straight through the mist and out the other side, where he finds he has no targets. He begins working his way around the "mist." The other blunders past the end of the table and into the clear. He is able to take a shot at Naithi, which misses.
The thug that Panzer attacked draws his scimitar and returns the favor. He misses, and takes a 5-foot step back. The other thug draws his scimitar and takes a 5-foot step forward, also attacking Panzer and also missing.
The two remaining thugs adjust their position slightly to avoid the "obscuring mist" and shoot at Lothlo. One hits, and Lothlo takes 2 damage.
The halfling and the dark elf move to surround Zazu, who gets an attack of opportunity on the halfling. Both attack. The dark elf hits for 17 damage
Up top, Nightingale begins singing and dancing, drawing some disapproving frowns from elves who came to commune peacefully with nature. Sahabiel begins asking around for a priest or druid. Beech pretends not to know either of them.
"She's probably in her cottage," one of the elves tells Sahabiel. "That way, through the trees. There's a path."
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Thursday April 14th, 2022 4:07:47 AM
Ash casts another Spectral Hand. She's going to need to reach out and touch some people soon - either to hurt them or heal them. She's not sure which it will be first.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet d20+7=21 ; d20+7=16 ; d20+5=7 ; d3+11=14 ; d3+9=10 ; Thursday April 14th, 2022 5:43:03 AM
Panzer switches Targets to the new rogue and swings for the fences. (Power attack and Arcane Strike active) Main hand Kukri hits AC 21 for 14 damage Off hand Kukri hits AC 16 for 10 damage Bite hits AC 7, miss
OOC Sheltering behind the table wasn't Panzer's idea. That was a combination of Lothlo and Ash.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet Thursday April 14th, 2022 5:43:31 AM
Oh, Panzer takes a 5' step back after his attacks
Zazu (AC18, HP8of25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Thursday April 14th, 2022 8:29:19 AM
Zazu can't take his AoO, not having a weapon at hand.
The blow breaks concentration, so the "mist" lasts only one more round.
Zazu can't take another hit like that. And has no skill to tumble away. And the odds of casting on the defensive are not good.
The elf raises his hands into the air and declares, "I surrender."
Nightingale (JonS) HP 27/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Thursday April 14th, 2022 1:39:15 PM
Once Sahabiel gets a response, Nightingale will stop her singing and dancing and bow to the slightly perturbed elf, "Sorry to have disturbed you, but dancing with fireflies is almost as fun as dancing with butterflies."
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Thursday April 14th, 2022 5:22:24 PM
Beech follows along as the others head towards where they were directed to....
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Thursday April 14th, 2022 8:41:11 PM "Thank you, and the blessing of the woods be with you", Sahabiel thanks the helpful citizen (in Elven, so no accent), and then apologizes for Nightingale before taking the latter by the arm and gently but firmly leading her along down the path to the cottage that was pointed out to them.
Once out of the clearing, she whispers, "...Nightingale, I have no idea what fae thoughts are in yer head sometimes, but would ya please do not do that in a place of tranquility? "
Sahabiel will knock on the cottage door once she gets there, and listen for sound within.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 43/45, CMD: 21 d20+12=30 ; d20+12=15 ; d8+6=14 ; d8+6=10 ; Thursday April 14th, 2022 9:02:02 PM
Lothlo composes himself after getting hit by the archer. Taking a deep breath, he pulls out two more arrows and sends them flying at the same archer as before.
Attack 1 = 30 Damage 1 = 14
Attack 2 = 14 Damage 2 = 10
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target" -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 4 arrows
Panzer attacks the thug in front of him, hitting twice.
Zazu, unsure what else to do, surrenders.
Lothlo fires again at the same opponent, dropping him.
The leader (red) still does not act.
One of the thugs scrambles over the fallen table to attack Panzer, but misses. The thug in front of Panzer drops his bow and draws a dagger, but still attacks with his scimitar. He hits, and Panzer takes 4 damage.
Another thug moves and shoots at Ash. He hits, and Ash takes 6 damage.
Another thug steps around the table to attack Naithi, but Camalayas grapples him. The remaining thug moves up, drawing his scimitar, and attacks Naithi, but misses.
The halfling and the dark elf seem disinclined to accept Zazu's surrender. The halfling draws a sap and clonks him on the head. Zazu takes 12 points of nonlethal damage and goes night-night.
The dark elf slips away in search of another opponent.
Nightingale stops singing and dancing, with apologies, but Sahabiel still scolds her a bit as she leads the way toward the path. Beech follows.
The path winds through some bushes and young trees, leading to a cottage. Well, a lean-to. The nature priest apparently takes her calling seriously. Her dwelling has only three walls, the fourth wall being open. A small, smokeless fire burns just inside. Belongings are arranged neatly inside the small space. An elf woman is sitting near the fire, using a pestle to grind something in a bowl. She looks up as you approach, but does not speak.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 35/41 d20+9=19 ; d4=4 ; d20+9=19 ; Friday April 15th, 2022 2:13:02 AM
Oh this is not good. Not good at all.
Ash defensively casts a Blindness/Deafness spell on the thug in front of her to at least try and hinder his attacks.
The small group are surrounded though and need some relief. Ash digs deep to try and cause one of the thugs to flee.
------------- Standard: Defensively cast Blindness/Deafness on the thug NE of her. Concentration check: 19=Pass. Thug to make a Fort Save vs DC18 or be permanently blinded
Hero point action: Defensively cast Cause Fear. Concentration check: 19=Pass. Cast on NE thug if he hasn't been blinded, otherwise, the thug nearest the south exit. Will Save vs DC17. Pass=Shaken for 1 round. Fail=Frightened for 4 rounds.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 41/45 ) Character Sheet d20+7=23 ; d20+7=20 ; d20+5=24 ; d3+11=12 ; d3+9=10 ; d4+8=12 ; Friday April 15th, 2022 5:44:38 AM
Panzer isn't overlty concerned about the scratch from the rogue but te flanker does worry him. The Ash throws spells at him and Panzer decides to keep attacking the rogue in front of him (to the north). (Power attack and Arcane Strike active) If that opponent drops he will direct further attacks at the rogue behind him.
Main hand Kukri hits AC 23 for 12 damage Off hand Kukri hits AC 20 for 10 damage Bite hits AC 24 for 12 damage
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 41/45 ) Character Sheet Friday April 15th, 2022 5:45:38 AM
He then steps back 5' again
Zazu (AC18, HP8of25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Friday April 15th, 2022 10:53:12 AM
Boyo watches his master and readies an attack if anyone tries to hit or coup de grace him.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character d20+6=8 ; Friday April 15th, 2022 4:18:26 PM "Good Evening, we are in desperate need of some assistance. We were asked to search for a member of the council. The rest of our group has managed to become separated and in order to regroup we need help contacting someone here in town who was out doing their own investigation. Because they are also out, we need help sending a message to them so we can meet up and converse in person. Is there any chance we can enlist your services in messaging them for us?"
Beech must be slurring his words.... Diplomacy 8
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 43/45, CMD: 21 d20+13=21 ; d20+13=26 ; d8+7=12 ; d8+7=9 ; Friday April 15th, 2022 9:00:59 PM I wonder if I scream loud enough if our friends will locate us. It could attract more thieves, though in theory they are all here already Lothlo pulls out two more arrows, and again uses deadly aim to target the southern most enemy
Roll each twice: D20 + 12(+1 within 30'), 1d8 +6 (+1 within 30')
Attack 1 = 21 Damage 1 = 12
Attack 2 = 26 Damage 2 = 9
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target" -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 16 arrows
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 d20+8=11 ; d20+9=17 ; d20+5=18 ; Friday April 15th, 2022 9:12:44 PM
Naithi and Camalayas attempt to grapple and in the enemy and Naithi's spider pops into existence behind the red archer and fires a web at it
Summoned Spider ranged web attack hits ac 18 against red archer
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Friday April 15th, 2022 10:04:17 PM "Blessing of the woods on you, sister.", Sahabiel says in Elven as one servant of nature to another, accompanied by a gesture of greeting. "My apologies for seeking you out so late in the night, but I am afraid this is likely a life and death matter for a few people not only of some import to the peace on one of the edges of the Culverwood, but that I've also come to think of as friends."
(If conversation ensues) Sahabiel will offer a very condensed summary of how a rag-tag band has settled in Freedom Landing, how that settlement is currently leaning towards living in respectful harmony with the elder magical woodland, and how things stand to deteriorate if several of the adventurers in its leadership positions were lost.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 27/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Friday April 15th, 2022 10:44:31 PM
Nightingale takes her scolding in stride, "It was fun to dance with the fire flies, but it also got the attention of someone. Like I said, butterflies are more fun to dance with, they are more animated."
DM Kathy d20+5=11 ; d20+10=14 ; d100=70 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+7=15 ; Friday April 15th, 2022 11:03:44 PM Ash casts Blindness on one of the thugs. He fails his save and is blinded.
Panzer finishes off the thug in front of him.
Boyo guards Zazu.
Lothlo fires at one of the thugs, hitting twice. You wonder whether your other companions will hear you if you yell for help. Probably not.
Naithi's spider appears behind the leader and fires a web. The web hits! Something happens as a result! If only we knew. Perhaps it does damage. Perhaps it tangles him up. Perhaps it makes him sing a jaunty show tune medley. Your DM will look it up.
No show tunes, alas. It's an entangling web, and the rogue makes his Reflex save.
Meanwhile, Camalayas maintains the grapple. Do you choose to do damage?
The leader has apparently decided to enter the fray--sort of. He moves forward out of the web, barking orders at the thugs.
One of the thugs steps up and yanks the table out of the way, twisting it a bit to allow more access to his companions.
The blind thug flails wildly in Panzer's direction, but misses.
The grappled thug pulls out a dagger and stabs at Camalayas, missing badly.
The thug Lothlo shot steps up to him and attacks with a scimitar, missing.
At the cottage, Beech attempts to explain your predicament. Unfortunately, he gives the priestess too much "we need your help NOW!" and not enough "we're the good guys and here's why you want to help us." Luckily, Sahabiel is on hand to remedy that.
The priestess nods, frowning. "I can cast the spell," she says, "but as you probably know, people react better to a person they already know. An unknown voice suddenly speaking in your head is unnerving to say the least. I think I have a scroll around here somewhere. If I find it, will one of you be able to cast it?"
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 41/45 ) Character Sheet d20+7=23 ; d20+7=16 ; d20+5=10 ; d3+11=12 ; d3+9=12 ; Saturday April 16th, 2022 12:38:33 AM
Panzer steps to the dark elf. He ignores the flailing blind guy and tries to punch the dark elf's ticket. (Power attack and Arcane Strike active) Main hand Kukri hits AC 23 for 12 damage Off hand Kukri hits AC 16 for 12 damage Bite hits AC 10, miss
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 Saturday April 16th, 2022 12:29:18 PM
ooc: Thank you. I didn't realize I could use rake while pinning the enemy. I'll roll for it tonight
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 35/41 d4=3 ; Saturday April 16th, 2022 9:33:21 PM
Ash tries to get the leader out of here. She casts a Cause Fear spell on him.
She's fast running out of spells. Ash makes a mental note to buy some things to help her with her spells in the future. IF she has a future.
------------------ Standard: Cast Cause Fear on the Leader. Can we also apply the Cause Fear from the previous round on whichever enemy has the least blood on them? :)
Will Save vs DC17. Pass=Shaken for 1 round. Fail=Frightened for 3 rounds.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Sunday April 17th, 2022 8:27:06 PM
Beech tries to figure out what he did wrong, he thought he was polite and such... "I have some ability to cast magic, but it's an inherited ability, not granted by the Gods or other power. So I may or may not be able to cast the spell, but my mother taught me how to use a little power to empower spells granted by the Gods.... She was a High Priestess of Alemi, and made sure I was trained."
(basically informing the Druid he has UMD)
Nightingale (JonS) HP 27/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Monday April 18th, 2022 4:04:36 PM OOC: What spell are we wanting to cast, what level is it?"
Nightingale looks at the priest and bows slightly, "Queen Maab has granted me the ability to cast spells, I might be able to cast such from a scroll..."
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Monday April 18th, 2022 6:46:35 PM
Sahabiel thanks the priestess (whose name we did not receive, but let's assume introductions are made?). "By the Will of The Culverwood I am empowered up to the third circle of magic, and I believe this to be of the fourth? Still, the power in the scroll is of a familiar kind to me, and while I might not be guaranteed to get this one right on the first try, I should be able to handle it safely at least."
(ooc: Just to check if I am right to be so confident - the roll to not incur a mishap after failing to read a scroll properly is not a saving throw, but a regular ability check against DC 5. The crucial difference between a saving throw and an ability check being that as long as Sahabiel is not under attack or equivalently threatened, she can just do it formulaic and Take10 on the latter so she'd only really risk a scroll mishap if she was in combat, trying to read the scroll while falling, or something like that, right?)
"I wish I could adequately compensate you right now, but... I will have to make good on this after tonight. However, I have a warhorse stabled at my inn... she listens to Kohlrabi and is well trained. Just in case something happens to me tonight, I can pen a note so that if I do not return, she is yours after five days."
"Ah.. if I might further impose on you - can I assume you would be acquainted, or at least familiar, with Lady Maeralya Cardithas?" Sahabiel seems to consider something, and with no qualms about explaining the whole situation to this priestess, adds; "If me and mine should fail at recovering the envoy and the original rescue party tonight, that is still no reason to let those schemers and kidnappers get their way in the council in the morning. I believe you said you could perform that magic yourself as well as having it on scroll? If we use the scroll to reach our contact.. perhaps could I persuade you to use a second message yourself, to let Lady Cardithas know her envoy is being prevented from attending the council, so that she might take what action she believes necessary?"
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 43/45, CMD: 21 d20+13=17 ; d20+13=18 ; d8+7=10 ; d8+7=8 ; Monday April 18th, 2022 8:16:19 PM
With nowhere to move, Lothlo sends two more arrows towards the attacker pushing up against hiom
Attack 1 = 17 Damage 1 = 10
Attack 2 = 18 Damage 2 = 8
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target" -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 18 arrows
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 d20+7=19 ; d20+7=16 ; d20+7=11 ; d20+7=26 ; d20+7=9 ; d4+1=3 ; d4+1=3 ; d4+1=2 ; d4+1=4 ; d20+13=19 ; d20+5=9 ; d6+4=6 ; Monday April 18th, 2022 8:16:27 PM
Camalayas continue to grapple and take the enemy with her claws. Is she needs Naithi to help her, she will, otherwise Naithi goes in for a coup de grace while the spider flings another web
Actions: ------------- Camalayas: Rake attacks from last round hit AC 19 for 3 dmg Hit AC 16 for 3 dmg
Grapple check to maintain Grapple and tie up enemy = 19 (enemy is pinned, so they should have a penalty) (If needed Naithi will aid Camalayas for +2 bonus ... Only if her hands are needed to help tie the enemy
If Naithi isn't needed for the grapple she performs a coup de grace. Enemy needs fort save 16 or dies
Spider fires another web .. And misses. Hit AC 9.
DM Kathy d20+1=5 ; d20+1=8 ; d20+5=12 ; d100=73 ; d20+7=12 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+9=20 ; 4d6+1=9 ; Monday April 18th, 2022 10:44:36 PM
Last round, Ash cast Cause Fear on one of the thugs. In a delayed reaction, he now freaks out and starts running away. He flees out the door and down the hallway where you entered.
This round, Panzer attacks the dark elf, hitting once.
Ash casts Cause Fear again, this time on the leader. He freaks out and begins to run toward the opposite door.
Lothlo fires two shots, but his intended target has fled, so your DM will apply the attacks to the dark elf.
Camalayas inflicted damage on the thug last round. This round, she pins the thug, and Naithi attempts a Coup de Grace. She succeeds, and the thug dies. [OOC: You don't have to roll to hit to inflict damage while grappling. If having Camalayas grapple is going to be a frequent combat tactic, you might want to review the grapple rules which are part of the combat maneuvers description.]
The blind thug flails around some more, but can't connect with a target. The remaining thug moves up to attack Panzer, but misses.
The halfling double moves again. The dark elf takes a 5-foot step so that Panzer is flanked. The dark elf's attack hits, and Panzer takes 9 damage.
At the cottage, Beech explains that he might be able to make the scroll work even if he technically doesn't have the magical ability. Nightingale asks about the spell. It is a sending spell.
Sahabiel explains that she has the magical ability, but perhaps not the strength.
[OOC: Sending is a 4th-level cleric spell, which means a cleric would need to be 7th level to cast it. A lower-level cleric would need to make a caster-level check (1d20+caster level) to activate the scroll. The DC is the required caster level +1, or 8 in this case. So you need to roll a d20, add your caster level, and get at least 8. You can use hero points if you have them. You might want to look over the "using hero points" section, as there are some tricks that aren't commonly used, but which might come in handy here.]
Sahabiel also explains that she cannot pay for the scroll. "It seems to be urgent," the priestess replies. "So I will not require payment from you. However, I would ask that sometime in the future, you extend a similar favor to someone in need."
Zazu (AC18, HP8of25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Monday April 18th, 2022 10:46:55 PM
Zazu dreams of retiring to a peaceful farm near Freedom's Landing.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 35/41 d20+9=27 ; d4=3 ; Tuesday April 19th, 2022 12:53:05 AM
Ash feels a little relieved. Two of their attackers have fled (temporarily at least) and one is down for good.
She is still feeling a bit boxed in though. Ash casts her final Cause Fear spell and hopes to Wardd it works.
------------- Defensively Cast Cause Fear on the halfling (the green token). Concentration check: 27=Pass. Will Save vs DC17. Pass=Shaken for 1 round. Fail=Frightened for 3 rounds.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 32/45 ) Character Sheet d20+7=21 ; d20+7=14 ; d20+6=14 ; d3+11=12 ; Tuesday April 19th, 2022 6:13:45 AM
Panzer manages to almost entirely step out of the way of the dark elf's attack but catches a little of his blade. He can't stay flanked, he prays that Ash's spell stops the halfling even if only for a moment. He concentrates on getting rid of the dark elf. (Power attack and Arcane Strike active) Main hand Hits AC 21 for 12 damage Off hand miss Bite miss
Nightingale (JonS) HP 27/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Tuesday April 19th, 2022 1:03:16 PM
Nightingale asks, "May I see the scroll, I may be able to cast it, or at least I am willing to try. We need to reach our friends." OOC: If she is allowed to try, then she'll use a Hero Point to gain an additional bonus for the spell, she has 1 at this time.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Tuesday April 19th, 2022 3:49:02 PM
Beech casts read magic and takes a quick look at the scroll, then Beech nods to Nightingale, "As I understand it, some casters have an easier time casting some spells than others, that scroll there, for me still quite a ways beyond my ability level. Have you decided on what message you are going to send, I think you will be able to get maybe a sentence or two at most. Let me know if you need my assistance." Beech then steps back so not to be a distraction...
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 43/45, CMD: 21 d20+13=18 ; d20+13=16 ; d8+7=8 ; d8+7=14 ; Tuesday April 19th, 2022 9:03:18 PM
The sharp shooter moves to get a clearer shot. He takes a breath, and aims for the purple elf next to Naithi, sending a round of two arrows in his direction.
Attack 1 = 18 Damage 1 = 8
Attack 2 = 16 Damage 2 = 14
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target" -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 20 arrows
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 d20+8=23 ; d20+7=25 ; d20+5=23 ; Tuesday April 19th, 2022 9:20:34 PM
Camalayas drops the dead rouge and moves 5ft North East. Her and Naithi quickly begin attacking with all their might as the spider launches another web at the red enemy.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Tuesday April 19th, 2022 10:09:36 PM
Sahabiel was already more than willing to repay the favor in kind, so the promise is easily made. Of course, that means surviving the night, and she is quite aware they are likely about to poke a proverbial hornet's nest... so as a back-up plan she still writes that note that should she fall before having a chance to return the favor, the priestess can take Kohlrabi. Of course that is just an insurance policy.
"Now, let's see about the message to Galen.. how about something like; 'Galen - found where Ena held underground but scout team trapped, need alternate entrance into Den of Thieves NOW. Meet us at once, where are you?' " She pauses, and looking to her companions thinks out loud.. "I believe it would be good if we could propose a place to meet of our own, since if we leave that entirely to Galen, we will not get a chance to reply to his reply to let him know we can or can not get to his... would either you have any ideas for one?"
Ash casts another Cause Fear, this time on the halfling. He fails his save and flees, provoking an Attack of Opportunity from Panzer. Panzer, meanwhile, attacks the dark elf. He only hits once, but he does enough damage to put the rogue down.
Lothlo lines up his shot, only to have Panzer take his opponent down. He switches targets to the non-blinded thug, and hits twice.
Naithi attempts to grapple the non-blinded thug. First, she must succeed at a melee touch attack. A 23 is enough; however, Naithi does not have improved unarmed strike, so her attempt provokes an Attack of Opportunity from the thug. The attack misses. Next, Naithi must succeed at a Combat Maneuver check to grapple her opponent. You didn't roll one, but I'll use Camalayas's check, since that opponent is down. The grapple succeeds. [OOC: I strongly recommend that you review the rules for grappling if you're going to make this your go-to combat tactic. I had been assuming that Camalayas had some kind of special grappling ability, but she doesn't. So you both have to follow the standard grapple rules until you get more feats and/or abilities.] Meanwhile, the spider shoots a web at the fleeing leader. It hits, but the rogue nimbly dodges out of the web and is not entangled.
The grappled thug attempts to escape the grapple, but does not succeed. The blind thug continues to flail around, and actually manages to clip Ash for 7 damage.
The leader yanks open the door and disappears through it. From the room beyond, you hear people calling out in surprise.
In the grove, Nightingale believes she can cast the scroll. Beech does some math, then realizes that Nightingale and Sahabiel have a much better chance of activating the scroll than he does. He recommends composing the message beforehand. Sahabiel tries to compose a message, then realizes you need a place to meet. The closest landmark you know of is the Blue Shutters, and for obvious reasons, that may not be the best idea.
"Have him come here," the Priestess suggests. "Most local people know the Meadow Glade; I'm sure he could find it easily enough."
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 33/41 d8=4 ; Tuesday April 19th, 2022 11:21:07 PM
Ash grins and exhales as the halfling flees, though the smile is quickly wiped from her face when the blind thug manages to land a blow.
"We don't have much time before those fear spells end. We need to thin these numbers now before we get overrun again"
Ash uses the Cure Wand on herself. "I'm a little hurt, but I'll heal you up next, Panzer
------------------- Free: 5ft step away from the thug Standard: Use CLW Wand. Ash is healed for 4+1=5pts
Zazu (AC18, HP8of25, +12 nonlethal) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Tuesday April 19th, 2022 11:40:01 PM
Zazu says, "zzzzz."
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 32/45 ) Character Sheet d20+7=14 ; d20+7=20 ; d20+5=18 ; d3+11=14 ; d3+9=10 ; d3+7=8 ; d4+7=9 ; Wednesday April 20th, 2022 5:45:45 AM
Panzer looks around quickly to see who is still breathing on the rogues side. Then he turns and butchers the blind rogue while calling out to Ena. "Ena! Come into the room and drag Silken with you. Close the door behind you." (Power attack and Arcane Strike active) Main Hand Kukri hits AC 14 for 14 damage Off hand Kukri hits AC 20 for 10 damage Bite hits AC 18 for 9 damage
Nightingale (JonS) HP 27/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Caster Check d20+11=14 ; Wednesday April 20th, 2022 2:13:11 PM
Once Sahabbiel has crafted the message, Nightingale will begin casting, which in this case sounds more like a song than normal spell casting ... "Queen Maab, help your poor servant as I attempt to contact our friends who are in need of our aid..."
OOC: I'm going to use her Hero Point as this action needs to happen
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Wednesday April 20th, 2022 2:20:36 PM
Beech comments... "The Glade here sort of makes sense in a couple ways. First, we won't need to go off looking as he'll be coming here. But maybe more importantly, he can probably come up with an excuse to come here easier than we can to meet him elsewhere."
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Wednesday April 20th, 2022 5:31:58 PM
Sahabiel takes the suggestion.
"Very well, then what I have is... 'Galen - Found where Ena held underground but scout team trapped, need alternate entrance into Den of Thieves NOW. Please hurry to Meadow Glade need contact'." She takes a deep breath. "That is right on the number of words I can weave into this magic, so I hope I did not leave out anything important...?"
(ooc: Jon - not to invalidate your action, but Nightingale only has 1 Hero Point, and Sahabiel has accumulated 4. Are you sure you want to be the one that tries that cast? If you say yes then I don't think I can stop you because we never said who was holding the scroll, and Sahabiel was not expecting Nightingale to be this kind of impulsive..)
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 d20+5=18 ; Wednesday April 20th, 2022 8:52:09 PM (ooc: Also, Sahabiel may dress like a knight and like to hit things with brute force, but she is still a full, single class cleric - she can cast higher level cleric spells than Nightingale can to begin with ;) If Nightingale leaves casting the spell from the scroll to Sahabiel, she makes her check without anyone needing to spend a Hero point at all - see dice roll on this message)
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 43/45, CMD: 21 d20+15=22 ; d6+7=13 ; Wednesday April 20th, 2022 9:02:42 PM
Lothlo moves into position where he can get a clear shot at the fleeing halfling and sends an arrow flying towards him.
Attack = 22 Damage = 13
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target" -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 22 arrows
Zazu (AC18, HP8of25, +12 nonlethal) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Wednesday April 20th, 2022 9:35:28 PM
"zzzzz"
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 d20+12=16 ; d20+8=15 ; Wednesday April 20th, 2022 9:39:00 PM
Naithi attempts to maintain her grapple and pin the opponent. Camalayas sees Naithi struggling and hound in to help.
Naithi grapple check = 16, 18 with Camalayas help Naithi pins the enemy if grapple is maintained
Camalayas grapple check= 15 (Can take be used by Camalayas is she is the second person grappling a target?)
DM Kathy d20+6=12 ; Wednesday April 20th, 2022 11:00:07 PM Ash's momentary relief fades when she realizes those enemies will be back. Still, she takes a moment to heal herself with the wand.
Zazu remains unconscious.
Panzer calls to Ena to drag Silken into the room, perhaps forgetting that a thug recently fled in that direction after being scared by Ash's spell. You hear some scuffling noises, but you don't know what they mean.
Lothlo moves over and fires at the fleeing halfling. He hits, but the halfling keeps moving.
Working together, Naithi and Camalayas pin the grappled thug.
The thug tries to escape the pin, but fails.
The halfling continues to flee, reaching the north door.
In the glade, Beech agrees that it would be a good meeting place. Sahabiel finishes composing the message. Nightingale prepares to cast the spell, but Sahabiel may have a better chance at it. All that remains is to decide who is casting and make the attempt.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 33/41 d8=7 ; Thursday April 21st, 2022 12:16:12 AM "Anyone got eyes on Zazu?"
Ash gives Panzer a tap with the healing wand and then moves over to the doorway to see what's going on. "Ena! We're going to need you on this side of the door!"
------------ Standard: Use CLW wand on Panzer. Panzer is healed for 7+1=8pts Move: Move to doorway
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 32/45 ) Character Sheet d20+9=18 ; d3+11=13 ; Thursday April 21st, 2022 5:27:48 AM
Panzer hears no references to the blind thug so he assumes that he is dead and just a ghost of him remains on the map. Seeing no response from Ena and hearing combat the fighter heads to where the councilor was last seen. (from the point I left Panzer at on the map, he has 15' more movement. I am gonna assume I can reach the thug and attack him. If not Panzer double moves far enough to get to him.) (Power attack and Arcane Strike active) Main hand Kukri hits AC 18 for 13 damage
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 40/45 ) Character Sheet Thursday April 21st, 2022 5:28:11 AM
healing taken
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Thursday April 21st, 2022 5:11:42 PM
Beech looks over and inventories his gear in the time it takes for the Spell to be cast and for Galen to reply....
Highlight to display spoiler: { Was doing Character inventory, noticed I'm down 1 first level spell on my Known list. I've narrowed it down to a very shot list of 3 spells, but will hold off "learning" it until either we level or the DM says go ahead, whichever comes 1st.}
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Thursday April 21st, 2022 5:39:04 PM (ooc: I'll take the DM post as a signal that as far as rules are concerned, Nightingale's preamble has not gotten to actually casting from the scroll yet.)
Sahabiel sighs and shakes her head, and before Nightingale can get through the part of invoking Queen Mab's guidance and get to the actual spell on the scroll, stops her. "Nightingale, while we were in that pub, what was in those mugs ya drank down exactly? Ya are asking your patron for guidance on the wrong target... We are not using this scroll to attempt to contact our friends who are in need of our aid, much as I too would wish to hear how they are faring. We are using it to contact the man that we need to get help to them. Anyway, please conserve yer power - between us, ya are the better battle caster, and we are going to see some of that soon enough."
Unless there is protest, Sahabiel then proceeds to cast the spell herself. (I already made the roll in my earlier post that collided with Jon's, and she succeeded on her caster level check, 1d20+5=18)
Zazu (AC18, HP8of25, +12 nonlethal) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Thursday April 21st, 2022 8:43:11 PM
Boyo makes some chittery rabbit noises when Ash asks who is keeping an eye on Zazu. In fact, the big cute bunny seems kinda worked up about something, pawing at his master's pocket.
If you check out what the familiar is getting at, you will find Highlight to display spoiler: {a potion of CMW CL3}.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 43/45, CMD: 21 d20+12=28 ; d20+12=26 ; d8+6=14 ; d8+6=7 ; Thursday April 21st, 2022 9:01:02 PM
Lothlo sees the fleeing halfling by the door. He quickly pulls a pair of arrows from his quiver and tries to stop him.
Attack 1 = 28 Damage 1 = 14
Attack 2 = 26 Damage 2 = 7
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target" -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 24 arrows
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 d20+12=30 ; d20+8=12 ; d4+1=5 ; d4+1=3 ; Thursday April 21st, 2022 9:11:21 PM
Naithi and Camalayas continue to grapple and tie up the rogue in front of them. In doing so, Naithi discoverers a way to tie up enemies now quickly in the future! (I just discovered that a grappled opponent doesn't need to be pinned before tying them up, but there is a -10 penalty. Might be worth usinga hero point at some point!)
Naithi grapple check to tie up rogue = 30, 32 with Camalayas help.
Camalayas grapple Check to aid Naithi = 12 Rake Attack 1 = 5 Rake Attack 2= 3
DM Kathy Thursday April 21st, 2022 10:49:10 PM Ash provides Panzer with some healing, then asks if anyone knows where Zazu is. Boyo does, and indeed seems anxious to lead somebody over to where the elf is lying unconscious.
Panzer moves to attack the thug that fled. You do have to double-move, passing by Ena lugging the bound Silken up the hallway.
Lothlo puts two arrows in the fleeing halfling, but it is not enough to stop him.
Naithi ties up the thug she and Camalayas captured.
The halfling continues to flee, heading through the door. A few seconds later, the door shuts behind him.
The thug who fled seems to recover his courage, and turns to face Panzer, but he has no more actions left this round.
And the map. I put Panzer and "his" thug off the map to the south; they're back in the room where you found Ena. I don't think I need to map that unless the rest of the party gets involved.
In the glade, Sahabiel reminds Nightingale that you are trying to reach Galen, not the rest of the party directly. But since your ultimate goal is to get help to your friends, Nightingale's point still stands. At any rate, Sahabiel successfully casts the scroll and delivers the message to Galen. A moment later, you "hear" his voice in your head. Understood. Stay where you are. We're on our way. He does not, alas, say who "we" are.
Beech does some mental inventory, and realizes that this one spell he's been working on is a lot closer than he'd thought. With a few minutes' concentration, he might just master it. [OOC: We'll say that Beech has time to figure out the last bits of the new spell while waiting for Galen and whoever he's bringing.]
Nightingale (JonS) HP 27/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Thursday April 21st, 2022 10:59:32 PM
Nightingale tries to look serious, then she gets a sheepish grin as she hands the scroll to Sahabiel, "Maybe the bartender slipped me a double, I did get confused on who I, I mean we were trying to contact. Thank you for the casting, you had a better chance than I did anyway."
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 33/41 Friday April 22nd, 2022 12:37:03 AM "Ena! Get in here. Drag Silken with you if you can" Ash steps aside to keep the door clear.
"Hey Panzer! The ones that ran up north are going to be coming back any moment and they looked pretty tough. Are you able to back up in here? We can barricade the door and block that guy down there until we're ready to deal with him - or keep him as another prisoner"
Ash doesn't have eyes on Zazu from where she stands but she can hear Boyo. She goes in search of the cutest bunny in the world.
-------------------- Double move gets Ash to the east of the room
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 40/45 ) Character Sheet d20+7=21 ; d20+7=25 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+5=18 ; d3+11=14 ; d3+9=10 ; d3+7=8 ; d4+7=10 ; Friday April 22nd, 2022 1:06:18 AM
Panzer shakes his head. He had been paying attention during the combat in the previous room. He watched as the leader in that room watched them, looking for something. He was looking for Silken. Either he was one of the old guard rogues who didn't like the new assassination path the guild was taking OR he just didn't like Silken and thought he should be running this show. Either way he wanted to know what his chances of out fighting the group was or he wanted to talk. " WEB THE DOOR SHUT, BUY US A FEW MOMENTS! I am not leaving a foe behind me." (Power attack and Arcane Strike active) Panzer attacks the remaining thug. Main hand Kukri hits AC 21 for 14 damage Off hand Kukri hits AC 25 but fails to confirm the critical threat, for 10 damage Bite hits AC 18 for 10 damage
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 43/45, CMD: 21 d20+12=31 ; d20+13=15 ; d20+13=27 ; d8+7=9 ; d8+7=10 ; Friday April 22nd, 2022 9:00:45 PM
Lothlo keeps watch over the doors and readies two arrows to attack any assailants that come back into the room.
When Ena and Silken come through he will keep an eye out for any signs that silken is free, that "Panzer's thug" in some way pulled a fast one, or any other signs that something is wrong.
Attack 1 = 15 Damage 1 = 9
Attack 2 = 27 Damage 2 = 10
Perception = 31
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Friday April 22nd, 2022 9:26:21 PM
Sahabiel shares with the others the reply she received from Galen, and prepares for his arrival in Meadow Glade, and that of the unknown party he may be bringing along. As part of such preparations, she also talks with the priestess some more, trying to learn more of the following of nature's ways in this area beyond the boundaries of the woods.
DM Kathy Friday April 22nd, 2022 10:34:23 PM Ash calls for Ena to come into the room and drag Silken with her. "You could--eurrrugh--help me--urrrgh--you know. hnnngh" comes the irritated reply. Ash goes in search of Zazu, and Boyo can lead you right to him.
Panzer calls for the others to web the door shut, and makes short work of the remaining thug.
Lothlo stands ready with his bow.
For the time being, all is quiet in the mess hall, apart from the groans of the thug Naithi tied up. And speaking of Naithi, is your spider still there?
In the glade, Nightingale thanks Sahabiel for casting the spell, and Sahabiel sets about waiting for Galen and whoever he's bringing.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 27/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Friday April 22nd, 2022 10:42:12 PM
While she waits for Galen, Nightingale will begin running through her kata trying to burn the alcohol out of her system, and clear her mind for whatever awaits them
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 Friday April 22nd, 2022 10:50:09 PM
Naithi looks up as Panzer makes his request, but the spider is already returning to it's maybe plane.
Sorry. My magic is varied, but none of it is very powerful or long lasting. If you want, I can summon another spider to web the door shut. In the meantime I have another captive we can question. He doesn't look very tasty (Naithi doesn't eat the most humanoids), so I'll let one of you question him
Zazu (AC18, HP8of25, +12 nonlethal) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Friday April 22nd, 2022 11:17:45 PM
"ZZZZZ" says Zazu. I mean Zzzazzzu,
Boyo yips gladly to see Ash.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 33/41 d8=2 ; d8=4 ; d8=3 ; d8=3 ; Friday April 22nd, 2022 11:50:27 PM "My fear spells should be wearing off any moment. That means they could be back here in less than 10seconds if they intend to" Ash warns the others. "Can someone take care of the door? Maybe even put a table up against it for a moment? I'll tend to Zazu"
She makes her way over to the downed elf and starts tapping away with the Cure Wand. Ash gives a smile to the bunny "It's ok Boyo. We'll have Zazu back up in no time". She's relived to see Zazu is still breathing.
--------------- Use CLW Wand on Zazu. Ash will keep tapping away at him until there's danger Zazu is healed for 2+1=3pts Zazu is healed for 2+1=5pts Zazu is healed for 2+1=4pts Zazu is healed for 2+1=4pts I'm not clear on how much more healing Zazu needs. Is that enough?
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 40/45 ) Character Sheet Saturday April 23rd, 2022 12:20:18 AM " I think that other leader wanted something. Could he be part of the old guard? He didn't attack us, but he told the others to attack. Was he looking for Silken do you think? Why are we tying up peons? If they come for me with weapons they reap what they sow." Panzer runs back to the room. Bringing the thug's quiver with him if he can snag it quickly.
2 healing makes Zazu conscious and at 10 hp with 10 non lethal, essentially at zero, from what I am reading. 10 more healing after that puts him at 20 with no nonlethal and 5 more makes him full. With what you rolled he should be at 24 hp. Please keep track of how many charges you use so I can mark them off. The wand was full when it started out. I have lost track of it because I have to keep committing math to figure out my to hits 8).
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Saturday April 23rd, 2022 9:25:41 PM
Beech feels the magic settle in his mind, and is a bit surprised at how it forms in his mind. He had been focusing on something different, but he's not unhappy at the spell that settles. "Well, that was unexpected he says to no one in particular." As his fingers make a blocking motion which while new to him, is also oddly natural to his muscles.
Highlight to display spoiler: { chose Shield Spell to fill out list}
Zazu (AC18, HP24of25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Monday April 25th, 2022 6:19:35 AM
16 hp of curing later, Zazu is at 24 of 25, and all nonlethal damage is gone.
"Thank you, Ash! You are a true friend!"
The wizard takes stock of abilities used. "All I have left are a silent image and a scorching ray. And a scroll of scorching ray and obscuring mist."
"And a healing potion, d'uh."
Zazu stands up, runs fingers through shoulder-length hair, brushes the dust off, and sighs. "What's next? I see we still have that Silky person with us."
The elf pets Boyo. "Were you watching over me? Who's a good bunny? You are!"
Nightingale (JonS) HP 27/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Monday April 25th, 2022 4:59:08 PM
Once she's sobered up, Nightingale will look for some water to clean herself and then meditate until Galen and the "we" show up
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Monday April 25th, 2022 5:41:50 PM "Are ya alright, Beech?", Sahabiel asks the liontaur that she considers a friend when the latter emerges from what looked like a moment of reverie.
Looking to both her companions, she adds; "By the way, this may be a good time to take stock of what ya have that we each bring to bear to rescue our companions... I know each of us is competent with at least one fighting style, and each of us has some magics to call upon as well, but it has been quite a day already so far.. don't know about yer reserves, but employing that elemental earlier spent at least some of mine. Depending on what Galen comes up with, I think we may need every advantage we can find?"
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Monday April 25th, 2022 8:32:09 PM
Beech considers for a couple moments taking stock of what he's used and not.... "Well, the Illusions were both scroll provided, and my mage armor earlier is all I've cast so far to day out of my own reserves, of course I'll be needing to refresh it before we head in.... I don't have any serious damaging spells, I create rolling balls of fire and can fan flames up close, but that's about it. I also prefer to attack from range, with arrows, eventually, I hope to be able to deliver spells that way... And the reason I didn't go with them, besides making sure there was someone keeping watch, but I'm not so comfortable in small places." As he looks at his big backside... "Oh, and yeah, I'm fine... I had a spell come into focus in my mind, it just wasn't the spell I had been planning on is all. Not that it's not useful, in some cases super useful, I just thought something to assist offensively was in order and I got defensive... Maybe my Mother played with the magical threads and made sure I was protected. I wouldn't put it past her."
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 Monday April 25th, 2022 9:02:06 PM
Naithi and Camalayas quickly block the door with a table.
As she died this she thinks about what she can bring to the table. ooc: I won't have time to post that until the kids are in bed
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 43/45, CMD: 21 d20+13=28 ; d20+13=20 ; d8+7=9 ; d8+7=9 ; Monday April 25th, 2022 9:07:01 PM I don't know about barricading the exit, right now we have a clear shot at anyone coming through the door. A barricade gives them cover and makes it harder for us to push forward. We should try to hurry before they have a chance to get reinforcements.
Lothlo keeps his eye, and his bow, on the door in case someone returns.
Attack 1 = 28 Damage 1 = 9
Attack 2 = 20 Damage 2 =9
DM Kathy Monday April 25th, 2022 11:04:51 PM Naithi's spider is gone, but she does have another prisoner to question. She blocks the door with a table.
Ash warns the group that the fear spells will wear off soon, and sets about healing Zazu.
Panzer runs back to the room, once again brushing by Ena who is still struggling to move Silken.
This seems to be something of a final straw for Ena. She leaves Silken tied up in the corridor, and moves to sit at one of the mess hall tables. "I'm done," she announces. "You want her in here, you go and drag her."
Zazu inventories what spells he has left.
Lothlo isn't sure about the idea of a barricade; he'd rather have a clear shot at people coming through the door. Which rather assumes that people are going to be coming through the door.
Meaning your DM has done a woefully bad job of explaining the situation. You are trapped here. The way out is ahead of you. Ena needs to be at that meeting in the morning, or the Thieves' Guild will score yet another victory. The Thieves' Guild is aware of all of this. They have no reason to try to come in here; as long as you sit in here, they win.
In the glade, Nightingale works on sobering up, while Sahabiel and Beech discuss strategies and resources.
About 15 minutes after you sent the message, you see Galen approaching you, accompanied by an elf man and an elf woman. "We're here," he announces, perhaps unnecessarily. "I believe some of you met Lamruil," he continues. Indeed, you may remember the elf wizard who you met briefly at Galen's. "And this is Naralyn Aerona," he says. Looking relived, he adds, "Naralyn is a former member of the Thieves' Guild."
"And I know how to find the Den of Thieves," she says. "So if we're ready, I think it's time for a rescue operation."
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 33/41 d8=4 ; d8=7 ; Tuesday April 26th, 2022 1:36:26 AM
Ash tries to be very patient with Ena. She's probably still a little groggy and doesn't quite grasp the situation.
"You were kidnapped by the Thieves Guild to prevent you from voting on a topic with the council tomorrow. Someone who cares about you..." Ash is careful not to say any names in front of Silken "... asked us to investigate your disappearance. We located you here - in a basement area of the Blue Shutters tavern. Our party is currently divided so we are doing our best to get you out of here safely. What that means is that we all need to work together."
She places a hand on Ena's shoulder.
"So, you have a choice. You either help us by dragging Silken or you help fight. I don't know how skilled you are in combat, but if you think you'd be better suited up front then I can manage Silken. We're all in this together now and need to work as a team to get out of here"
Ash uses the cure wand on Panzer and herself.
"Let's gather what gear we can from the fallen. We might still need it for what lies ahead". She'll pat down any nearby bodies for anything useful and stow any valuables.
------------ Use CLW Wand. Panzer is healed for 4+1=5pts Ash is healed for 7+1=8pts
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet Tuesday April 26th, 2022 6:33:59 AM
Panzer looks at the barricade, thanks Ash for the healing and then heads back and drags Silken to the door. He then questions Naithi's prisoner. " How big is the room beyond that door? How far to the exit from the Den of Thieves?" Once he has the answers to these questions he decides to try and come up with a plan. They could keep opening the door and taking shots at the guild until the rogues get tired of it. They might be able to replace the door with Zazu's silent image and shoot 'through the door'. They might be able to replace the door with the silent image and gauge the distance to the exit and then use the obscuring mist to make a break for it. He mentions these ideas to the others and waits to see what they think.
Zazu (AC18, HP24of25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+13=25 ; d20+13=14 ; Tuesday April 26th, 2022 2:07:32 PM
Zazu looks at the only exit. Does the door swing in towards the party, or swing out? Are the hinges on this side?
"Seems to me," Zazu whispers, "that if the door swings in, I could make an illusion of the door just a fraction of an inch beyond it. Then when we quietly pull the door open, the illusion will make it seem like the door is closed when it isn't. That could give us an edge."
Zazu looks closely at the door, checking for traps, looking for a keyhole, trying to stealthily figure out if the door is locked. (Perception 25) Putting an ear to the door, the keen-eared elf tries to hear anything beyond. (Perception 14 oh well).
[OOC: Kindly DM Kathy, please see my email about my legacy item.]
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Tuesday April 26th, 2022 5:39:33 PM "I can only imagine the trouble they've gotten into, let's get started, still gotta make a meeting to interrupt just after Dawn." Beech is obviously ready to go, just his thoughts to collect and they don't scatter very far.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Tuesday April 26th, 2022 8:59:12 PM
On the way to the Den of Thieves, Sahabiel fills Galen and his allies in on the events that she could not fit into the message earlier, such as having confirmed the presence of Ena underground through use of a Locate Person magic, and the sinking of ground that suggested an underground passage had caved in behind Panzer, Zazu, Lothlo, Ash, and Naithi.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 43/45, CMD: 21 d20+12=29 ; d20+3=7 ; d20+13=32 ; d20+13=17 ; d8+7=13 ; d8+7=9 ; Tuesday April 26th, 2022 9:03:55 PM Ready to go when you are, let's not delay too long. Lothlo looks around their surroundings for clues as to what kind of building this is, how many rooms, and what kind of additional resistance they may find ahead.
Perception = 29 knowledge = 7
Lothlo keeps his bow ready just in case
Attack 1 = 32 Damage 1 = 13
Attack 2 = 17 Damage 2 = 9
ooc: I believe the scenario was clear, at least for Lothlo, but without knowing what's beyond the door it's unclear what the behavior of the fleeing people would be. If we exit to find a "legitimate business" store front it would make sense if people trying to stop us came back to the room. Or they just don't want to give us time to heal.
DM Kathy Tuesday April 26th, 2022 10:43:57 PM Ash tells Ena that she either has to drag Silken or fight. The emissary frowns. "How is dragging this woman going to help us get out of here?" she asks, puzzled.
Panzer questions the new prisoner about the size of the next room. "I dunno. I never measured it," he says. "It's long and thin, though, 'cause of the archery range." You ask how far to the exit. The man snorts. "Farther than you'll get. Three more rooms, all full of thieves. And that's just to get to the stairs."
Zazu examines the door. It does open toward you, with the hinges on this side. Zazu suggests creating an illusion of the door, so the thieves might not notice when it is opened.
Lothlo looks around. Although the walls, floor, and ceiling are stone, you're pretty sure you're still underground. You came into the basement of the tavern to find the secret door, and you don't think you've gained any elevation since then. You'll need to go up--either stairs or a ramp--before you can get out.
In the glade, Beech is ready to go, so you depart, heading toward the nondescript group of houses where you think the tunnel was heading. As you travel, Nightingale fills the others in on what has happened.
This time, when you get to the houses, Naralyn knows exactly which one you need, and leads the way to it. A few lights are on inside, though by now it must be after midnight. "This is the one," she whispers, crouching to hide in the shadows. "The only way in is the front door. There's probably a password, but we don't have it. We should expect trouble right away. Are we ready?"
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 Tuesday April 26th, 2022 10:55:54 PM
ooc: Thanks. I thought the kidnapping was just to lure us and the vote wasn't that important.
Naithi pounders the situation. I think as long as they are trying to delay us the battles will be more likely to go in our favor, but we should be prepared to use a spell to get Ena out of here if we get overwhelmed.
As for combat, Camalayas and I are in transition at the moment. I'm a druid, but fate has led us to become more combat oriented.
(We took the Lost Child path are more grapplers at the moment. I'll be taking 5 levels is morphling in the future. Picture a fairy in mounted combat riding a di dire rabbit and using fey tricks. Not many spells left. It looks like my summoning spells are worthless in Cindy's unless we are using a special ability they have. Also Camalayas and Naithi share a hit point pool.)
ooc2: If the worst should happen Naithi will use a hero point to allow someone else to cast a spell that will get Ena to the meeting
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 Tuesday April 26th, 2022 10:58:32 PM
Naithi speaks to Ena. We don't really know the laws here, but we assumed beheading a captive is frowned upon outside of active combat. If you have a better suggestion, we are all ears.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Wednesday April 27th, 2022 1:10:58 AM
Ash tries to explain her thinking in regards to Silken. "She gives us a few options. We might need her to get our way out of here. Perhaps she could be used for some sort of leverage, or those thugs might be a bit cautious with how they attack us. Better to have her and not need her, I suppose. We might also drag her before the council as evidence of the Thieves Guild's involvement. Then again, perhaps the guild will try and finish her off before she has a chance to talk?" Ash eyes Silken for a reaction.
She then turns back to the current situation. "I'm guessing by now the others are working to get us out. If there's another way out of here - and it sounds like there is - then they'll probably find it and work to reach us. Let's push on and hopefully meet them in the middle". Ash would really like another Locate Creature spell right now to work out where the others are, but she's out of witch spells for the day.
She's happy to go with Zazu's plan of an illusion before opening the door. She'll stay in the back with Ena and help drag Silken along.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet Wednesday April 27th, 2022 7:59:45 AM
Panzer stops for a second and looks back at the table they sheltered behind, mainly the arrows dug into it since they used it for cover. "It's long and thin, though, 'cause of the archery range." really? " I...have an idea. This will be heavy and require us all to work together, but what if we lashed two of the tables together and ripped off that back door to put on the front to make a tortoise shell. We could walk to the other end of the room and evit to the next without too much worry about becoming pincushions. If they are trying to hold us here we have time. Much as I want to beat the thieves guild and foil their plans, I want to live through this too."
Zazu (AC18, HP24of25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+10=15 ; Wednesday April 27th, 2022 10:06:04 AM
Zazu casts Mage Armor from two scrolls on Boyo and Ena. "This will last a few hours and may help save your life."
When the party is ready, Zazu ponders the plan. Twiring a strand of hair around a finger, deep in thought, the rogue thinks about those hinges. Will they squeak? Will they stick? Zazu will first use the Disable Device skill ... in reverse, if that's possible. Maybe it might be possible to Enable Device, so that the hinges will be more smooth and less squeaky? Using masterwork picks to flick away bits of rust, say?
Disable Device check 15
"Make sure Miss Silk and any other enemies are well gagged!"
Then it is time to cast the Silent Image. Zazu assumes the other side of the door will look much like this side. But the jig will be up, for example, if the other side is painted red, say, or has a sign on it reading "Torture Chamber."
Therefore, Zazu will listen intently, pick a time when there is a burst of talking or noise from the other side, then cast the spell and open the door. As the door opens, the wizard looks at the door and immediately makes the illusion into a better match for it.
The rules say, "A failed saving throw indicates that a character fails to notice something is amiss. A character faced with proof that an illusion isn't real needs no saving throw. If any viewer successfully disbelieves an illusion and communicates this fact to others, each such viewer gains a saving throw with a +4 bonus."
I'm hoping that seeing the real door open, and knowing the plan, the party will not need to make saves to see through the illusion.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Wednesday April 27th, 2022 4:00:29 PM
Beech nods indicating that he is ready. He has his bow out and ready, as well as being ready to cast a spell... He's not sure which will be needed, or appropriate yet.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 d20+6=26 ; Wednesday April 27th, 2022 7:09:07 PM
Sahabiel already has her hand on her weapon and a smirk on her lips. "I would say trouble already started half a bell ago. I am ready to take that door down if they do not open it to us... if our friends are still down there holding their own, then giving those guildsmen a second problem to worry about can only help them."
She looks up and down the house Naralyn is taking them to, and not wanting to leave anyone to surprise them in the back, watches the windows and listens for noises from inside; working out all she can discern of how many people might be around the house. She expects they will need to take care of those before descending into the underground section.
Perception d20+6 = 26 (natural 20)
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 43/45, CMD: 21 Wednesday April 27th, 2022 9:01:57 PM Good idea Panzer, but I don't think we have the time for something that elaborate. Perhaps just jump on a table, break of a piece big enough to use as a shield, and use that to safely enter the next room. But whatever we do, let's make it quick.
DM Kathy Wednesday April 27th, 2022 11:56:56 PM Naithi tells Ena that beheading captives is frowned upon and asks if she has a better idea. "Yes," Ena replies. "We could just leave her here, tied up, and send somebody to arrest her once we're free."
Ash has other ideas, however, and thinks a prisoner might be useful. You can't see Silken's reaction from here, because Ena still hasn't brought her. She is heading back to get her, however.
Panzer has an idea for creating a turtle and moving through the next room, though it will be heavy and difficult. Lothlo likes the idea, but isn't sure you have time.
Zazu casts Mage Armor on Ena and Boyo. Ena thanks him. You listen at the door, wanting to time your ruse for a burst of noise from the other side. You do not hear one. Minutes tick by. How long are you prepared to wait?
Beech and Sahabiel indicate that they are ready. Moving quickly and quietly, Naralyn takes out lock picks and begins working on the door. She nods to indicate it is unlocked, then steps back to allow Galen to open the door.
Beyond the door, you see a good-sized room, devoid of furniture. Five rogues stand there. They were ready for trouble, but not quite this soon--and not from this direction. They whirl to face the door, drawing weapons as they do.
[I ran out of time to do a map. I'm really sorry. I'll try to get one up tomorrow; in the meantime, just do your best to describe what your character does. Remember that the door is kind of a bottleneck.]
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet Thursday April 28th, 2022 5:43:08 AM
Panzer now has something to do. He uses the upended tables and whacks away at their legs with his adamantine kukri. The leg probably aren't tough enough to have a hardness the Kukri can't beat so all damage should go to the leg. His minimum damage is 12 on his main hand. Within a minute (hopefully) he will have them dragged up to the door minus the legs. He whispers to Niathi. "It will fall to you and I to carry this, I think the others are too weak. Keep the tables to a point in front of you and I will keep them open at the back so there is room to fit us all inside. Some arrows might get in the back but my armor should stop some of them. we head to the door and try to just get through it and move on. Lothlo, try to kill them before they make me look more like a porcupine than a badger."
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 David F subbing Thursday April 28th, 2022 5:52:07 AM
Askh heads back to help Ena and then notices all the bodies they haven't searched. Maybe there was something useful there. She casts a detect magic and rumages through a few pockets while Panzer makes stuff and Ena grunts through the labor of dragging an uncooperative rouge to her doom. ( Search the drow first then as many 'thugs' as she can)
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character 5d4=12 ; 3d6=14 ; Thursday April 28th, 2022 5:59:12 AM
Beech steps up along side the door, and leans a bit to cast a spell. If more than one is grouped close enough to his location he casts Burning Hands, other wise he casts Flaming Sphere and moves it into the one closest to the exit to the room they were watching.
If Burning Hands Reflex DC is 15, Damage is 12 1/2 if save
If Flaming Sphere Reflex DC is 16, Damage is 14 or none if save
Zazu (AC18, HP24of25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Thursday April 28th, 2022 8:24:20 AM
As soon as Panzer and Ash are ready, Zazu proceeds with the plan.
DM Kathy Thursday April 28th, 2022 2:24:52 PM
There is now a map.
Dave F Thursday April 28th, 2022 2:36:33 PM
OOC Oh thank goodness, I was worried about the noise to hack off the legs if the door was opened already Zazu 8)
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Thursday April 28th, 2022 3:53:29 PM
So, option #2 Flaming Sphere then
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 28/17/27 -- HP: 40/40 Thursday April 28th, 2022 6:23:48 PM
When Naralyn proves able to pick the lock on the door, Sahabiel takes a small piece of parchment from her pouch. On this, during one of her morning prayers the week before, she had prepared a copy of the prayer or praise to the resilience of the Culverwood. As she speaks a few words of power in Sylvan now while holding it, the parchment and its text break apart into faint motes of light that form a shimmering screen around the green half-elf.
Shield of Faith: +2 Deflection bonus. Rounds remaining: 50
"A choke point is only a choke point while it is in front of ya.", she sums up her thoughts to Beech. Feeling that her place is to make and hold a front line while the liontaur causes havoc from range and Nightingale does her own thing, the armored warrior-priestess follows into the room in Galen's wake, shield held in front of her to hopefully provide some small amount of cover for her allies to come through the door behind her and Galen.
Sahabiel's move is not enough to reach any enemies, so she just focuses on defending against any attacks thrown her way - using Total Defense, +4 dodge bonus to AC until next round. Shield of Faith: +2 Deflection bonus. Rounds remaining: 49
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 43/45, CMD: 21 Thursday April 28th, 2022 9:01:31 PM Sounds good to me. Lothlo does what he can to help prepare the tables as quickly as possible.
Aid another (+2)
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 d20+12=32 ; Thursday April 28th, 2022 9:19:07 PM
Naithi smiles. I might be small, but I'm tough!
Hey, do you hear that?!
Perception check = 32 ooc: Naithi can hear if a bow of being drawn 20 feet away through a closed door or 70ft away without a door. Hopefully her hearing is able to detect something in the other room.... Not sure if that is where the others are or not.
DM Kathy d20+6=20 ; d20+14=33 ; d6=2 ; d20+15=25 ; d20+4=11 ; Thursday April 28th, 2022 11:27:22 PM Panzer chops the legs off the tables to turn them into really awkward tower shields. Lothlo helps him.
Ash scans the room with a quick Detect Magic. The thugs didn't have anything magical on them; the dark elf had a magic short sword and a potion.
Ena finishes dragging Silken into the room. The rogue is struggling, making the task more difficult. The dragging has also opened some scrapes on the prisoner, some of which are bleeding slightly.
Naithi listens. You hear some very small scuffling noises from the other side of the door, as if the people there are getting a little impatient and shifting around.
When everyone is ready, Zazu casts his illusion and you open the door.
Beyond the door is a training room. As your prisoner had reported, it is long and thin. A couple of archery targets are visible on the far wall. There are weapon racks on the left wall, and three training dummies toward the center of the room. There is a pile of training mats in one corner.
Arrayed in the room are four more thugs, two archers, and a gnome who looks like some kind of caster. There is no sign of the leader or the halfling who fled in here earlier. For now, they do not seem to notice that the door opened.
Here is the training room map. I've kind of scattered everybody near the door; feel free to re-position yourself and then take your action. The tables are both heavy and awkward, so those carrying them move at half speed.
In the Den of Thieves, Beech places a Flaming Sphere next to one of the rogues. Sahabiel casts Shield of Faith and steps up to be part of the front line. The other two elves rush in as well.
The elf woman Beech targeted with the Flaming Sphere makes her save. She steps back and casts a spell. DC 18 Spellcraft check Highlight to display spoiler: {Displacement}. Once her spell is cast, it becomes very difficult to tell where she is actually standing.
A human rogue steps forward and drinks a potion. He embiggens.
Another human woman steps forward and drinks a potion. Its effect is not immediately obvious.
The remaining rogues move forward in tandem. One attacks Sahabiel and hits for 2 damage. The other attacks Lamruil, and hits.
"Take care," Lamruil calls, staggering a bit. "His blades are poisoned."
Nightingale (JonS) HP 27/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 d20+7=24 ; d20+7=8 ; d6+1=7 ; Friday April 29th, 2022 3:14:28 AM
Now that she's sober, Nightingale slides past her friend to attack the enlarged rogue, with Flurry of Blows (damage rolled for the 24)
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet d100=26 ; d20+9=21 ; d3+11=14 ; Friday April 29th, 2022 6:20:51 AM
Before going through the door into the training room Panzer pummels Silken into submission. He then casts Shield on himself, raising his ac by 4.(Spell failure OK) With a nod to Niathi he moves the tables 15 feet into the room. This should split the thugs and screen the door kinda well from the gnome and archers. Where he stops he draws 1 kukri and waits. If this goes the way he thinks it will, the thugs will come around the table to assault them and Lothlo will get primo shots at them, Zazu too if he can shoot and maintain the illusion. AoO hits Ac 21 for 14 damage
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character 3d6=8 ; d20+8=17 ; d8+1=8 ; Friday April 29th, 2022 5:53:14 PM
As Beech takes a 5' step to the door, he directs the sphere into the disengaged woman, and then shoots an arrow at the same woman....
If Flaming Sphere Reflex DC is 16, Damage is 8 or none if save Bow Attack hit AC 17, Damage 8
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 28/17/27 -- HP: 40/40 d20+10=21 ; d8+6=12 ; d20+6=19 ; Friday April 29th, 2022 6:45:46 PM
<'These rogues are skilled'>, Sahabiel thinks as her opponent's weapon nicks her despite her best effort at defense. Still, she stands her ground and with fervor swings her heavy morningstar up against her attacker!
Targeting the rogue NW of her on the map, attack roll d20+10 = 21, if this hits, damage is d8+6 = 12
Spellcraft d20+6=19; Sahabiel grasps the nature of the spell being used by the woman that is being targeted by Beech' flaming sphere. Its displacement effect becomes pretty obvious once the casting completes in any case.
Shield of Faith: +2 Deflection bonus. Rounds remaining: 48
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 28/17/27 -- HP: 38/40 Friday April 29th, 2022 6:47:34 PM
(ooc: I forgot to update health points after last round; fixed now)
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 24/13/23 -- HP: 38/40 Friday April 29th, 2022 6:49:45 PM
(ooc: I am so sorry, header is finally correct now on the third try)
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 43/45, CMD: 21 d20+13=26 ; d20+13=30 ; d8+7=14 ; d8+7=12 ; Friday April 29th, 2022 9:02:03 PM
Lothlo takes a step out of the door and finds the cover of the tables. He selects two arrows and sends them flying towards the lower right thug.
Attack 1 = 26 Damage 1 = 14
Attack 2 = 30 Damage 2 = 12
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target" -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 24 arrows
Zazu (AC18, HP24of25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Friday April 29th, 2022 9:14:54 PM
Zazu uses a standard action to maintain the illusion, and uses a move action to get out a scroll.
Boyo stands by, on full defense.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 d20+3=22 ; d3=2 ; Friday April 29th, 2022 10:23:42 PM
from he cover of the door illusion , Ash fires a ray of frost at the bottom right thug hitting dead on for 2 damage
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 Friday April 29th, 2022 11:39:20 PM
Naithi helps move the the tables, mirroring Panzer's actions and keeping the tables to a point in front. She then drops the table and prepares to fight defensively.
ooc: I'm assuming a move action to get into position and a free action to drop the table. I'm not sure if the round started with me holding the table or if it was a standard action to pick it up.
+2 Dodge bonus for fighting defensively if allowed
DM Kathy d20+5=15 ; d20+7=12 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=20 ; d4=3 ; d4=3 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d20+6=12 ; d20+6=14 ; d4=2 ; d20+10=22 ; d20+17=21 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; 11d6=38 ; d20+13=28 ; d20+13=24 ; d20+10=23 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+6=8 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+10=19 ; d8=3 ; d20+17=34 ; d20+12=13 ; 7d6+3=23 ; d20+21=25 ; d20+16=23 ; d20+11=29 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+14=28 ; d20+9=16 ; d20+20=34 ; d20+15=24 ; d20+10=17 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; Friday April 29th, 2022 11:56:40 PM
Before stepping through the door, Panzer pummels Silken into submission and casts Shield. He moves through the door and draws a kukri.
Once through the door, you see what became of the leader and the halfling who had fled from the earlier fight. They are to your left, pressed against the wall so you could not see them from the doorway. Luckily, though, Zazu's illusion kept them from reacting in time to surprise you.
Lothlo fires two shots at one of the thugs, hitting both times. Ash follows up with a ray at the same target.
Zazu maintains the illusion and pulls out a scroll.
The thug Lothlo fired at fires back, but misses. Another thug moves up to him--having to double move to do so, so he gets no attack.
Another thug moves up to the table and pulls it down, so it is lying flat on the ground. The last thug moves up to Panzer and gets a kukri in the shoulder for his trouble. He strikes back, but misses.
The halfling moves up to flank Lothlo with the thug, and attacks with a short sword. He scores a critical hit for 22 damage.
The leader from the previous fight once again takes no action.
The archers fire. It's difficult to say who they were aiming at, but they didn't hit anybody.
The gnome casts a spell. Spellcraft DC 17 Highlight to display spoiler: {Mirror Image}. Where there was one gnome, suddenly there are five, shifting about.
In the Den of Thieves, Nightingale attacks with a flurry of blows, hitting once and doing damage.
Beech rolls his sphere into the female rogue's square, but she easily dodges the damage. His follow-up shot misses.
Sahabiel strikes one of the rogues with her morningstar. He seems unfazed by the damage.
Galen steps up next to Sahabiel and attacks the same target. He seems to have found a vital area; his attack does a lot of damage.
Lamruil steps back--placing him also next to Sahabiel, and casts a spell. Spellcraft DC 21 Highlight to display spoiler: {Chain Lightning}. Lightning crackles through the small room, hitting each of the enemy rogues. Of course, there are drawbacks to using reflex attacks on a roomful of rogues. Only the enlarged rogue and the caster take any damage at all.
Naralyn steps up next to Nightingale to attack the enlarged rogue. She attacks twice with the rapier, hitting once.
The poison rogue and the female rogue move up to catch Galen in a flank. He is struck once, for a lot of damage, but manages to parry the second blow that would have hit him.
The other rogue on the left side steps up and attacks Lamruil, hitting once for a small amount of damage.
The enlarged rogue strikes twice at Naralyn and once at Nightingale. He hits Naralyn once, missing Nightingale altogether.
The caster sends Magic Missiles flying at Galen, who takes more damage.
And the Den of Thieves map. It's pretty obvious that the enlarged rogue is the most badly hurt of the group.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 d20+3=9 ; Saturday April 30th, 2022 2:11:43 AM
As casts a spell and steps up to the door. She reaches out and tries to touch the thug. She misses, but her hands still crackle with electricity. Cast shocking grasp Miss touch attack.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet d20+6=17 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+7=19 ; d3+11=12 ; d4+8=11 ; d20+9=16 ; d3+11=12 ; Saturday April 30th, 2022 2:21:10 AM
Panzer recognizes the mirrior image as it is cast, but can do nothing about it. He sees Lothlo get flanked and trapped and CAN do something about that. He steps up and viciously attacks the thug keeping Lothlo from exiting the room and who is giving the halfling a flanker. (Power attack and Arcane strike active) Main hand Kukri hits AC 24 for 12 damage Bite hits AC 19 for 11 damage
AoO if needed hits Ac 16 for 12 damage
Shield 2/10 rounds expended
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet d20+1=16 ; Saturday April 30th, 2022 2:30:17 AM
Panzer takes a good look at the leader. Is he an elf? Does he appear to be older, like Galen? Perception 16
Zazu (AC18, HP24of25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+6=14 ; 5d6=20 ; Saturday April 30th, 2022 11:48:51 AM
Zazu steps to the right 10-15 ft, Boyo following. Ending concentration, Zazu still gets a round of illusion persisting.
The wizard reads a scroll of scorching ray, targetting the archer ahead 25 ft and to the right.
Since Zazu cannot be seen (through the illusion), the target gets no dex bonus to AC, and sneak attack damage applies. Touch AC 14 should hit even with some soft cover bonuses, given a likely touch AC sans dex of 10?
Damage is 4d6 +1d6 sneak attack ... 20 damage, no save for half (or none)
Illusion persists all this round, then ends.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character d20+6=24 ; d20+6=21 ; d8+2=5 ; d8+2=4 ; Monday May 2nd, 2022 7:09:25 AM
Beech, instead of moving the sphere, he shoots two arrows at the woman....
Arrow 1 hit AC 24, damage 5 Arrow 2 hit AC 21, damage 4
Nightingale (JonS) HP 27/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 d20+7=23 ; d20+7=26 ; d6+1=7 ; d6+1=2 ; Monday May 2nd, 2022 6:55:54 PM
Nightingale will dip into her clerical powers to make her fists become covered in thorny wood, and continue her Flurry attacks on the "enlarged" rogue until he goes down ...
Wooden Fist (Su): As a free action, your hands can become as hard as wood, covered in tiny thorns. While you have wooden fists, your unarmed strikes do not provoke attacks of opportunity, deal lethal damage, and gain a bonus on damage rolls equal to 1/2 your cleric level (minimum +1). You can use this ability for a number of rounds per day equal to 3 + your Wisdom modifier. These rounds do not need to be consecutive. She can use this for 6 rounds a day. If we round down, then she only does 1 extra point of damage. If we round up, then she does 2.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 24/13/23 -- HP: 38/40 d20+6=10 ; d20+10=20 ; d8+6=11 ; Monday May 2nd, 2022 7:25:09 PM
These rogues are very skilled, Sahabiel has to acknowledge. Much as though she might wish they were not so. (I am taking the +bonus numbers on the enemy attack roll as a rough indicator of how competent their attacks are executed)
Spellcraft: d20+6=10
Sahabiel is not sure what magic it is that Lamruil unleashes, but the sheer effect of it tells her enough to know that it is far beyond the limits of what she could channel herself. She wonders if herself, Beech and Midnight together could have stood equal against Lamruil if he has such power at his disposal.. and yet these allies were still apprehensive about taking on the thieves' guild? Not a good sign about what they may find themselves up against in here... she senses that they may be rather small fish in present company, but it matters not - even small fish had a part to play.
In a powerful swing, Sahabiel's morning star arcs towards the same rogue as before.
Attack roll d20+10=20, if a hit this does 11 damage
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 43/45, CMD: 21 d20+13=14 ; d20+13=24 ; d8+7=9 ; d8+7=12 ; Monday May 2nd, 2022 9:02:21 PM
Lothlo looks around and sees that nobody entered the room other than Panzer, clearly people were not on the same page for this plan. Well, nothing to do now but put up a valiant last stand.
Lothlo takes aim at the same target, or best open shot he has that's still standing.
Attack 1 = 14 Damage 1 = 9
Attack 2 = 24 Damage 2 = 12
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target" -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 26 arrows
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 d20+8=21 ; d20+7=25 ; Monday May 2nd, 2022 9:29:44 PM
Camalayas and Naithi quickly begin attacking with all their might at the enemies surrounding them. I didn't know you were in such a hurry to die. Keto me help you.
Actions ------------- Camalayas, grapple enemy to her SE. Beat CMD 21
Naithi, grapple enemy to her SW. Beat CMD 25+2flanking=27
Panzer attacks the thug flanking Lothlo. He hits with both kukri and teeth. You take a moment to watch the leader from the other room. He is human, not elf. And you notice that, just as you are studying him, he is studying you. Very intently. It creeps you out a little.
Zazu targets one of the thugs with a Scorching Ray, finishing him off.
Lothlo fires twice, hitting once, further damaging the thug flanking him.
Naithi and Camalayas each grapple an opponent. Each attempt provokes an attack of opportunity. Naithi is hit for 3 damage.
The grappled thug stabs at Camalayas with his dagger. He hits for 5 damage.
The remaining two thugs approach Panzer. One pushes over the remaining table and double-moves in a wide arc, avoiding any attack of opportunity. The other thug attacks, hitting Panzer for 11 damage.
The grappled halfling pulls a potion out of his belt pouch, then tries to escape the grapple. He does not succeed.
The archers fire at Naithi, but misss badly.
The cluster of gnomes moves forward slightly and casts a spell. Spellcraft DC 19 Highlight to display spoiler: {Phantasmal Killer}. Ash suddenly sees the most fearsome creature she can possibly imagine. If she succeeds at a DC 21 Will save, she is able to disbelieve. Otherwise, she must make a DC 21 Fortitude save or die from fear. If the Fortitude save is successful, she instead takes 11 damage.
Meanwhile, Beech fires two shots but does not hit.
Nightingale turns her fists to wood and continues flurrying, hitting once.
Sahabiel unleashes a powerful swing, which doesn't quite connect. She realizes that these foes are quite skilled.
Galen attacks his foe twice and hits twice, both critically. The man drops. "One down!" he calls exuberantly. He shifts over to support Nightingale and Naralyn.
Naralyn also shifts, perhaps trying to get in a position to flank. She attacks twice and hits twice, once critically. The enlarged rogue is now badly wounded.
Seeing this, Lamruil casts defensively to give him a full spread of Magic Missiles. The large man goes down with a thud. "Killjoy!" Naralyn calls. "You're welcome," Lamruil replies.
One of the remaining rogues shifts to attack Sahabiel. He attacks twice, hitting once for 1 damage.
The female rogue attacks Galen, hitting twice.
The caster shifts position and casts a spell. DC 20 Spellcraft Highlight to display spoiler: {Waves of Fatigue}. Nightingale, Sahabiel, Galen, and Naralyn are now fatigued.
Zazu (AC18, HP24of25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d8=1 ; d8=7 ; d8=1 ; d8=3 ; d20+5=6 ;
Monday May 2nd, 2022 11:49:47 PM
Zazu sees a mass of people, and isn't even sure who is who! The wizard has one more scorching ray, but saves it.
Zazu and Boyo move up to the door, flanking Ash. If Ash takes damage, Zazu administers a potion of curing for 13 hp curing.
If Ash does not need curing, then Zazu casts Ray of Frost at whatever enemy is in sight, missing with a nat 1.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 d20+6=26 ; d20+6=24 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; Tuesday May 3rd, 2022 8:51:45 AM
OoC Bad adding from memory Ash hits AC 25 and 23 not 26 and 24, but still a crit did not account for him being grappled. Ic Ash reaches out and touches the thug right on the tip of his nose delivering a staggering jolt of electricity for 3 points of damage
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 34/45 ) Character Sheet d20+11=18 ; d3+11=13 ; Tuesday May 3rd, 2022 9:01:31 AM
Panzer takes the hit and realizes that the thugs can sneak attack too. None had as of yet but probably none had been able to flank him thus far. This is...bad. He counts on Camalayas to finish the downed thug, unless the jolt from Ash already did. He moves through Naithi and Camalayas( provoking an AoO from the top thug) and draws his second Kukri. Stopping near the halfling he attempts to finish the halfling before it can drink the potion or escape from the grapple. (Power Attack and Arcane Strike active) Main hand kukri hits AC 18 ( not counting grappled condition) for 13 damage
Shield Spell 3/10 used ( AC is 24)
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 d20+17=19 ; d20+17=22 ; Tuesday May 3rd, 2022 9:07:42 AM
OOC reread the DM post and saw I missed a few saves for Ash Spellcraft 19 Ash knows this is Phantasmal Killer Will Save using a hero point before the roll because living is important 22 Ash Saves " Um guys, the spellcaster is POWERFUL. Kinda kill him as soon as possible."
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character 3d6=10 ; d4=3 ; d4=4 ; d4=2 ; Tuesday May 3rd, 2022 11:48:10 AM
Beech directs the sphere to move into the blurred caster. He then glances around, which even bad guy looks the most hurt, he'll direct Magic Missiles at, if they go down any remaining will be directed at the woman he couldn't hit. "She's hard to hit," he calls out to those around the lady he missed....
Flaming Sphere Reflex DC is 16, Damage is 10 or none if save Magic Missiles damage 4,5 & 3
Nightingale (JonS) HP 27/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Tuesday May 3rd, 2022 2:01:09 PM
Not feeling right, Nightingale will take a 5' step back, and then call upon Queen Maab to stop the spellcaster
Casting Hold Person - WILL save vs DC 14
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 23/12/22 -- HP: 37/40 d20+6=15 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+9=19 ; d8+5=12 ; Tuesday May 3rd, 2022 7:21:49 PM Spellcraft d20+6 = 15, once more Sahabiel has no good idea what spell is being cast other than that the scope of it seem beyond her own ability.
Sahabiel feels something weakening come over her, but she still has her experience with the giant scorpion fresh in mind and this is not actually quite as bad as that was. She sees an opening to reposition herself favorably, and takes a 5' step before her attack so that she and Lamruil(?) now have one rogue flanked between them.
Attack roll: d20+10 = 30 (natural 20 on attack roll) (must subtract 1 from bonus because Sahabiel lost a point of Strength bonus, and add +2 from Flanking Bonus, but natural twenty always hits anyway)[i] [i]Confirmation roll for possible Critical Hit: d20+9 = 19, add Flanking bonus +2 = 21. An earlier roll of 21 was a miss so I will assume this is not enough to confirm. Damage roll: d8+5 = 12 points of damage
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 43/45, CMD: 21 d20+13=26 ; d20+13=32 ; d8+7=9 ; d8+7=13 ; Tuesday May 3rd, 2022 9:02:51 PM
Lothlo pulls out two more arrows. Taking a quick glance around he targets the assailant that appears most injured (the one to the east of him?) and sends the voley flying towards him with deadly aim.
Attack 1 = 26 Damage 1 = 9
Attack 2 = 32 Damage 2 = 13
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target" -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 28 arrows
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 42/42 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 d20+13=17 ; d20+13=22 ; d20+12=25 ; d4=4 ; d4=4 ; Tuesday May 3rd, 2022 10:14:22 PM
Naithi and Camalayas mewl with pain and frustration as they tighten their grips on their prey and pin them down.
Ash shrugs off the hostile spell, and calls on her companions to attack the gnome (who is female, but maybe it's hard to tell from here). This time, Ash does not miss with her touch attack, and jolts the grappled thug.
Panzer realizing the group may be in a bit of trouble, re-positions, provoking from one of the thugs, who misses his attack. He attacks the halfling, finishing him off.
Lothlo fires two arrows, finishing off the grappled thug.
Naithi and Camalayas find that the foes they were grappling are dead now.
The two remaining thugs step up to flank Naithi, so they probably have grapples in their future. Both miss their attacks.
The leader from the other room pulls out a potion, drinks it, and disappears.
The two archers target Panzer, and both hit. Panzer takes 5 and 2 damage.
The gnome casts a spell. You can roll Spellcraft if you like, but the Magic Missiles that slam into Panzer make it kind of obvious. Panzer takes another 12 damage.
Beech rolls the Flaming Sphere into the caster's square. He follows up with Magic Missiles at the same target, who is the only remaining foe with any damage at all.
Nightingale casts Hold Person on the caster.
Sahabiel moves to try to flank her opponent with Lamruil. She doesn't quite get into a flanking position, but nonetheless, Sahabiel scores a solid hit.
Galen and Naralyn move to flank the female rogue. Galen attacks twice, hitting once for a small amount of damage. Naralyn only attacks once, but her strike hits and does a lot of damage.
Lamruil steps back and casts a spell. Spellcraft DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {Baleful Polymorph}. Nothing obvious happens. (The target made their save.)
The caster dodges the Flaming Sphere and resists the Hold Person. She shifts away from the sphere and targets Naralyn with a Scorching Ray. Well, two scorching rays, but only one of them hits.
The woman (who I've just realized is a fighter, not a rogue; sorry about that) and the remaining rogue move to flank Lamruil. The rogue attacks twice, hitting once. The fighter attacks three times, hitting all three times. Lamruil is now bleeding from several wounds. "Galen!" he calls.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 27/45 ) Character Sheet Wednesday May 4th, 2022 5:40:06 AM
Panzer saw the look on Ash's face when she saved against the spell from the gnome. She was terrified and clearly put her all into saving from that spell. Then she pointed out the threat. Panzer nearly soiled himself when he saw that swarm of Magic Missiles coming at him, then he remembered he had cast shield and relaxed as they pattered harmlessly against it like rain. That gnome had to go. The grapple twins seemed to have things here under control and Panzer could handle a little damage if the thugs managed to hit, so he ran through Lothlo and provoked them both to attack him, setting them up for Niathi and Camalayas to grapple. As he moved past the archer he said " I need as many of those gnomes to disappear as possible , can you help me out?" He keeps running and tries to put one of the training dummies to work as cover from the gnome and the archers.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 David F subbing d8+1=4 ; Wednesday May 4th, 2022 5:44:14 AM
Ash sees Panzer run by, off to make the gnome sad. She pulls out the healing wand and steps next to Lothlo, tapping him and healing him for 4 damage ( bringing him to 25 hp, you need to take that crit from the halfling a few rounds ago bud. Keep the hp accurate so you get heals when you are hurt.)
Zazu (AC18, HP24of25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+3=5 ; d20+2=11 ; Wednesday May 4th, 2022 9:11:22 AM
Boyo moves into the room and uses the aid another action to help grapple. CMB +3 to Aid Another ... a 5 is no help!
Zazu moves 10 ft over for a clear shot at the nearest enemy. They are in melee, so that's a -4. Rolling a ranged touch attack vs AC11. That's probably a miss with a Ray of Frost.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 27/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 d20+6=10 ; Wednesday May 4th, 2022 2:22:27 PM
Nightingale will move up to engage the caster and attempt a Stunning Fist attack
OOC: I modified her rolls to account for the fatigue penalties
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 42/42 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 d20+8=21 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+2=3 ; Wednesday May 4th, 2022 2:44:06 PM
Naithi and Camalayas Continue to try grappling any enemies in range. Camalayas grand the first for, but Naithi struggles to catch her quarry.
Camalayas grapple beats cmd 21
Naithi grapple beats CMD 10
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character d4=2 ; d4=1 ; d4=2 ; 3d6=10 ; Wednesday May 4th, 2022 8:13:36 PM
Beech directs the Sphere and then launches another set of magic missiles at the blurred woman....
Flaming Sphere Reflex DC is 16, Damage is 10 or none if save Magic Missiles damage 2,2 & 3
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 23/12/22 -- HP: 37/40 d20+9=15 ; d8+5=11 ; Wednesday May 4th, 2022 8:17:55 PM
Sahabiel circles around to get back behind the rogue (on the map, SW and then SE rather than S S, to avoid provoking AoO), because she does not like how Lamruil is getting boxed in. Now, taking repeated swings at her opponent might not be the most creative, but if it connected is was fairly effective -- and as long as she kept herself at least potentially dangerous, her target might have to focus on her instead of on her ally that had been taking far too many strikes to her liking already...
Attack roll 15, assuming not a hit. Shield of Faith: +2 Deflection bonus. Rounds remaining: 45
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 25/45, CMD: 21 d20+12=19 ; d20+12=29 ; d8+6=9 ; d8+6=13 ; d8+12=20 ; Wednesday May 4th, 2022 9:00:52 PM
Lothlo thanks Ash for the healing and looks around the room for signs of the vanished leader, paying extra attention to the back door to see if he is sneaking away.
Perception = 20
If the grapples have made it safe to move, Lothlo gets line of sight on the gnome and send an arrow towards them. Otherwise he will send a pair of arrows flying towards the thug that isn't grappled
Attack 1 = 19 Damage 1 = 9
Attack 2 = 29 Damage 2 = 13
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target" -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 30 arrows
DM Kathy d20+7=17 ; d20+7=25 ; d6=3 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+7=13 ; d20+6=19 ; d20+6=10 ; d4=1 ; d4=2 ; d20+16=34 ; d20+16=20 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d20+16=24 ; d20+11=26 ; d8=7 ; 6d6=23 ; d20+8=26 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+19=38 ; d20+19=23 ; d20+14=24 ; d20+9=11 ; d6=5 ; d20+14=18 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+12=26 ; Wednesday May 4th, 2022 11:00:22 PM Panzer makes a beeline for the caster, provoking from both thugs as he goes. One of them manages to hit him for 6 damage. Panzer takes up a position partially covered by a training dummy.
Ash heals Lothlo.
Zazu misses with a Ray of Frost.
Naithi and Camalayas attempt to grapple the thugs, provoking from each of them. The thugs miss. Camalayas grapples her target, but Naithi misses hers. Lothlo, however, comes to the rescue and finishes off the thug.
The archers reposition to get a better angle on Panzer. They fire, but miss.
The gnome casts a spell. Spellcraft DC 17 Highlight to display spoiler: {Hypnotic Pattern}. A 10-foot radius burst of pretty colored lights appears near the door (the lavender circle on the map). Those closest to the center are affected first, so Boyo and Lothlo need to make DC 19 Will saves or be fascinated by the pretty, pretty lights.
Nightingale attempts a Stunning Fist, but isn't able to land it.
Beech repositions the sphere and fires more Magic Missiles. [OOC: you've placed the sphere near the fighter, not the caster. Was that deliberate?]
Sahabiel moves to the other side of the rogue and attacks, but misses.
Galen steps up to give Sahabiel some help. He hits with his rapier, and must have found a vital spot, because he does a lot of damage.
Naralyn has a flank with Nightingale, and she takes full advantage, attacking twice. Only her second strike hits, but it does a lot of damage.
Lamruil steps out of melee and casts a spell. DC 17 Spellcraft Highlight to display spoiler: {Hideous Laughter}. Nothing visible happens as a result.
The fighter fails her save and takes damage from the Flaming Sphere. She shifts to attack Nightingale. Three times, her rapier flashes, but only one connects. Nightingale takes 13 damage.
The rogue attacks Sahabiel, but misses.
The caster repositions and casts a spell. A Lightning Bolt sizzles toward Galen, but he makes his save. And, apparently, has Evasion.
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