The Arwich Grinder
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Rolls
Kari - (1d20-1)
(14) - 1 = 13
Tiny - (1d16+1)
(13) + 1 = 14
Cynwe - (1d16+1)
(12) + 1 = 13
Walt - (1d16+1)
(14) + 1 = 15
Mother Breadwife - (1d20)
(17) = 17
Esidrix: Dewane, Wyna, Jasen, Josen
Redwhippet: Duri, Vyncent, Odric, Riffin
Dsquid: Tiny, Kari, Mother Breadwife, Cynwe, Walt
It is almost as if the mud itself tried to stop the villagers from advancing, yet more and more of them manage to get to the stairs and start climbing. Seeing their advance, Hershel Curwen steps to block the top of the stairs, making it impossible to get past him.
Meanwhile grandfather Ike roars and breaks the shaft of the arrow in half. He then steps back above Bessie and continues his chants once again.
Redwhippet
Wilbur Curwen
Esidrix
Dsquid
Grandfather Ike
Hershel, Wade and Balmer Curwen
@Orobu - You're up!
Vyncent - Stuck, Strength DC 12 to move anywhere
Dewane - Stuck, Strength DC 12 to move anywhere
Wyna - Stuck, Strength DC 12 to move anywhere
Ike - 6 points of damage, 1 round of chanting done
Characters present on the Ledge
Grandfather Ike Curwen - Standing on a ledge high above the characters, chanting the words of his ritual
Bessie Curwen - Hanging in the air, held by chains fastened into the ledge
Hershel, Wade and Balmer Curwen - A group of young men not well known in Hillkant, they share the Curwen facial features though. They are currently stationed at the entrance to the ledge, armed with staves
Wilbur Curwen - Stands behind the three Curwens, his legs covered in mud. Armed with a staff as well
Eliza Merritt - The fresh widow is currently nowhere to be seen
Characters present on the stairs
Redwhippet: Odric, Riffin
Dsquid: Tiny, Kari, Mother Breadwife, Cynwe, Walt
Orobu: Slim, Victoria, Lorna, Beladil
Esidrix: Dewane, Wyna, Jasen, Josen
Redwhippet: Duri, Vyncent
Shooting ranged weapons at characters on the ledge or stairs is possible and would be considered shooting at Medium range (-2 penalty to attack rolls).
Moving from the mud to the stairs would take one turn.
Victoria with the torch in one hand, does not start forward yet, attempt to survey the scene for more clue what might be happening. Beladil, neither, moves into the room, rather guarding the rear behind the archers.
Lorna had a weapon though, and was going to try her best to hit the Old Man... and hits!
Rolls
Slim moves in mud? (DC 10) - (1d20)
(3) = 3
Lorna uses Sling on old man Curwen - (1d20-1)
(15) - 1 = 14
Sling damage - (1d4)
(2) = 2
Rolls
Initiative - Sending of Sliggeth - (1d20+4)
(19) + 4 = 23
Stability of Sending - (1d5)
(3) = 3
Selecting a target - (1d3)
(2) = 2
Attack roll - (1d20+2)
(11) + 2 = 13
Damage - (1d3)
(2) = 2
Selecting a target - Correct roll - (1d10)
(10) = 10
Esidrix: Dewane, Wyna, Jasen, Josen
Redwhippet: Duri, Vyncent, Odric, Riffin
Dsquid: Tiny, Kari, Mother Breadwife, Cynwe, Walt
The stone hits true and burrows right into Ike's forehead. The wizard stops dead in his chantings, his mouth performing last few silent movements before the lifeless body crumbles forward, into the depths.
Flying over horrified Bessie Curwen, Ike's body falls into the mud of the cavern and burrows deep.
A moment of silence passes by - is this really the end?
It is not.
The boiling and bubbling of the mud gains on cadency, then the mixture starts to whirl. Something starts rising where Ike fell into the mud, an unknowing sacrifice fueling the summoning ritual.
"By Sliggeth..."
Wilbur Curwen drops his staff, as a huge, amorphous column of mud raises itself. It is 50 feet high (over 15 metres) and seven dark tentacles sprawl from within, searching for prey.
Vyncent should have escaped when he had the chance.
One of the tentacles, sensing him stuck in the mud, wraps around the poor butcher and plucks him into the air. Others watch in horror as the abomination smashes the screaming man into the column, devouring him completely.
Initiative order
Sending of Sliggeth
@Redwhippet - You're up!
Wilbur Curwen
Esidrix
Dsquid
Hershel, Wade and Balmer Curwen
Orobu
Dewane - Stuck, Strength DC 12 to move anywhere
Wyna - Stuck, Strength DC 12 to move anywhere
Characters present on the Ledge
Bessie Curwen - Hanging in the air, held by chains fastened into the ledge
Hershel, Wade and Balmer Curwen - A group of young men not well known in Hillkant, they share the Curwen facial features though. They are currently stationed at the entrance to the ledge, armed with staves
Wilbur Curwen - Stands behind the three Curwens, his legs covered in mud. Armed with a staff as well
Eliza Merritt - The fresh widow is currently nowhere to be seen
Characters present on the stairs
Redwhippet: Odric, Riffin
Dsquid: Tiny, Kari, Mother Breadwife, Cynwe, Walt
Orobu: Slim, Victoria, Lorna, Beladil
Esidrix: Dewane, Wyna, Jasen, Josen
Redwhippet: Duri, Vyncent
Sending of Sliggeth
Shooting ranged weapons at characters on the ledge or stairs is possible and would be considered shooting at Medium range (-2 penalty to attack rolls).
Moving from the mud to the stairs would take one turn.
Odric following the brave young man reaches the top of the stairs with him and hacks viciously at those barring entrance to the ledge.
Duri desperate to free himself fights his way through the mud to the stairs.
Rolls
Riffen - Attack - (1d20)
(6) = 6
Odric - Attack - (1d16)
(10) = 10
Duri - Stuck in the mud - (1d16)
(14) = 14
Rolls
Odric - Damage - (1d6+1)
(3) + 1 = 4
Wilbur Curwen - Attack roll - (1d20)
(4) = 4
Esidrix: Dewane, Wyna, Jasen, Josen
Redwhippet: Duri, Odric, Riffin
Dsquid: Tiny, Kari, Mother Breadwife, Cynwe, Walt
The men clash at the top of the stairs. Hershel does his best to stop them from advancing, yet Odric's axe passes through his defense and hits Curwen into his ribs. The man wheezes as he is pushed down from the stairs, falling into the mud below.
With Hershel dead, Odric and Riffin manage to push through and get onto the ledge proper, where they are met with heavy resistance. Wilbur engages Riffin and tries to hit the farmer with his staff, yet misses completely.
Meanwhile Duri manages to get to the stairs and starts climbing up!
Initiative order
Sending of Sliggeth
Redwhippet
Wilbur Curwen
@Esidrix - You're up!
Dsquid
Wade and Balmer Curwen
Orobu
Wyna - Stuck, Strength DC 12 to move anywhere
Characters present on the Ledge
Bessie Curwen - Hanging in the air, held by chains fastened into the ledge
Wade and Balmer Curwen - Currently on the ledge ready to stop anyone passing
Wilbur Curwen - Engaged with Riffin
Redwhippet: Odric, Riffin
Characters present on the stairs
Dsquid: Tiny, Kari, Mother Breadwife, Cynwe, Walt
Redwhippet: Duri
Orobu: Slim, Victoria, Lorna, Beladil
Esidrix: Dewane, Wyna, Jasen, Josen
Sending of Sliggeth
Shooting ranged weapons at characters on the ledge or stairs is possible and would be considered shooting at Medium range (-2 penalty to attack rolls).
Moving from the mud to the stairs would take one turn.
Jasen and Josen will fire at the Sending.
Rolls
Dewane Move - (d16)
(9) = 9
Wyna Move - (d20)
(9) = 9
Jasen Bow - (d16)
(11) = 11
Josen Bow - (d16)
(9) = 9
Rolls
Tiny to hit Wade - (1d16+1)
(1) + 1 = 2
Kari to hit Balmer - (1d20-1)
(16) - 1 = 15
Rolls
Tiny - Fumble - (1d4)
(1) = 1
Kari - Damage - (1d4-1)
(4) - 1 = 3
Wade Attacking Tiny - (1d20)
(10) = 10
Wade Damage - (1d4)
(3) = 3
Esidrix: Dewane, Wyna, Jasen, Josen
Redwhippet: Duri, Odric, Riffin
Dsquid: Kari, Mother Breadwife, Cynwe, Walt
Still stuck into the mud, both Dewane and Wyna watch in horror as the bestial column swallows Vyncent. Meanwhile the hunters let their arrows loose at the monstrosity. Both projectiles get lost in the mud without any effect.
On the ledge, the fighting get more intense. Kari dodges below Balmer's blow and manages to smack the man on the head with her shovel, knocking the Curwen unconscious. Tiny however misses wildly, loosing his own balance. Seeing the opportunity, Wade Curwen makes a wide swing, hitting Tiny from the side and sending him into the depths below!
As for the fight on the ledge, since you have managed to kill two Curwen's succesfully, all characters can engage on the ledge freely from Orobu's turn forward!
Tiny unfortunately paid for his bravery with his life.
Initiative order
Sending of Sliggeth
Redwhippet
Wilbur Curwen
Esidrix
Dsquid
Wade Curwen
@Orobu - You're up!
Wyna - Stuck, Strength DC 12 to move anywhere
Characters present on the Ledge
Bessie Curwen - Hanging in the air, held by chains fastened into the ledge
Wade Curwen
Wilbur Curwen - Engaged with Riffin
Redwhippet: Odric, Riffin
Dsquid: Kari
Characters present on the stairs
Dsquid: Mother Breadwife, Cynwe, Walt
Redwhippet: Duri
Orobu: Slim, Victoria, Lorna, Beladil
Esidrix: Dewane, Wyna, Jasen, Josen
Sending of Sliggeth
Shooting ranged weapons at characters on the ledge or stairs is possible and would be considered shooting at Medium range (-2 penalty to attack rolls).
Moving from the mud to the stairs would take one turn.
Rolls
Lorna attacks The Sending - (1d20+1)
(20) + 1 = 21
Slim in the Mud - (1d20)
(20) = 20
Victoria in the Mud - (1d16)
(3) = 3
Beladil in the Mud - (1d16)
(9) = 9
Lorna Crit (Luck +2) - (1d4+2)
(3) + 2 = 5
Lorna Sling damage - (1d4, 1d6)
1d4 : (4) = 4
1d6 : (4) = 4
Rolls
Slim Jim - Damage - (1d8)
(7) = 7
Selecting a target - Sending - (1d8)
(5) = 5
Attack at Dewane - (1d20+2)
(5) + 2 = 7
Sending - Stability roll - (1d5)
(2) = 2
Esidrix: Dewane, Wyna, Jasen, Josen
Redwhippet: Duri, Odric, Riffin
Dsquid: Kari, Mother Breadwife, Cynwe, Walt
The attack at the Sending is met with surprising success. As Slim sprints through the mud, almost too fast for it to be able to catch him, Lorna starts launching her stones at the amorphous monstrosity.
First shot.
Second.
Third.
Suddenly the monster shivers and leans to the side, almost as if the third shot hit something important! Seeing the opportunity, Slim Jim jumps in the air, burrowing his sword deep into the boiling mass!
The mud explodes, sending him back, yet it can be seen the monster has been hurt. Its tentacles flay about, almost crushing Dewane, who ducks at the very last moment.
It is now clear the monster can be hurt. It is hurt.
That is some heavy damage to the Sending, so far you guys are doing really well! Since Slim is now considered in melee with the Sending, he will not need a Move in the mud roll in order to attack it.
Initiative order
Sending of Sliggeth
@Redwhippet - You're up!
Wilbur Curwen
Esidrix
Dsquid
Wade Curwen
Orobu
Wyna - Stuck, Strength DC 12 to move anywhere
Beladil - Stuck, Strength DC 10 to move anywhere
Victoria - Stuck, Strenght DC 12 to move anywhere
Sending of Sliggeth - 15 points of damage received
Characters present on the Ledge
Bessie Curwen - Hanging in the air, held by chains fastened into the ledge
Wade Curwen
Wilbur Curwen - Engaged with Riffin
Redwhippet: Odric, Riffin
Dsquid: Kari
Characters present on the stairs
Dsquid: Mother Breadwife, Cynwe, Walt
Redwhippet: Duri
Orobu: Slim, Victoria, Lorna, Beladil
Esidrix: Dewane, Wyna, Jasen, Josen
Sending of Sliggeth
Shooting ranged weapons at characters on the ledge or stairs is possible and would be considered shooting at Medium range (-2 penalty to attack rolls).
Moving from the mud to the stairs would take one turn.
Odric locks eyes with Wade Curwen begins circling to his right to get a better angle before leaping, swinging his axe down with malicious intent.
Rolls
Riffen - Attack - (1d20)
(6) = 6
Odric - Attack - (1d16)
(1) = 1
Odric locks eyes with Wade Curwen begins circling to his right to get a better angle before leaping, swinging his axe down with malicious intent.
Rolls
Riffen - Attack - (1d20)
(2) = 2
Odric - Attack - (1d16)
(4) = 4