The Arwich Grinder

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Sep 6, 2022 1:21 am
OOC:
thanks for rolling damage. Traveling today, I knew I missed something.
Sep 7, 2022 5:21 am
OOC:
Everyone is going to attempt to move

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

Sep 7, 2022 1:30 pm
The Grinder BelowOrobu: Slim, Victoria, Lorna, Beladil
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.
OOC:
Initiative order
Redwhippet
Wilbur Curwen
Esidrix
Dsquid
Grandfather Ike
Hershel, Wade and Balmer Curwen

@Orobu - You're up!
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Sep 7, 2022 10:43 pm
Slim tried to take the lead, but was slow in starting through the mud. Calling back to the villager with ranged weapons, he cheers them on. "That's it! Focus on the old man." Handing the his torch off to Victoria, the Mercenary trudges forward as best he can to join the fray... but find his boots too heavy in this muck.

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!
Last edited Sep 7, 2022 10:44 pm

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

Sep 8, 2022 5:50 am
OOC:
Oops, just realized Mother Breadwife had a -1 STR modifier. Doesn't matter for this roll anyway, but made note of this for future.
Last edited Sep 8, 2022 5:50 am
Sep 8, 2022 9:56 am
OOC:
A quick roll to confirm Initiative order with new incomers and some other stuff.

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

Sep 8, 2022 10:37 am
The Grinder BelowOrobu: Slim, Victoria, Lorna, Beladil
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.
OOC:
It seems poor Vyncent sensed the doom awaiting him! Yet there is no time to grief, for there is still combat to be had!

Initiative order
Sending of Sliggeth
@Redwhippet - You're up!
Wilbur Curwen
Esidrix
Dsquid
Hershel, Wade and Balmer Curwen
Orobu
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Sep 8, 2022 2:36 pm
OOC:
Assuming they are not let through by the Curwen's Riffen and Odric will attack. Riffen has his heart set on rescuing Bessie, now he's seen too much.
Riffen charges up the stairs yelling at the men blocking the ledge to get out of the way. "Get out of the way ye pisspots!" If they refuse to let him pass he thrusts his pitchfork into the nearest one.

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

Sep 8, 2022 9:46 pm
OOC:
That is a hit for Odric, rolling damage for you if you don't mind!

Rolls

Odric - Damage - (1d6+1)

(3) + 1 = 4

Wilbur Curwen - Attack roll - (1d20)

(4) = 4

Sep 8, 2022 9:56 pm
The Grinder BelowOrobu: Slim, Victoria, Lorna, Beladil
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!
OOC:
Congratulation, you have managed to get onto the ledge proper! There are still enemies though, standing between the group and Bessie!

Initiative order
Sending of Sliggeth
Redwhippet
Wilbur Curwen

@Esidrix - You're up!
Dsquid
Wade and Balmer Curwen
Orobu
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Sep 9, 2022 5:10 am
OOC:
Wey! Go on Odric you savage!
Sep 9, 2022 12:58 pm
Dewayne and Wyna will try and escape the mud.

Jasen and Josen will fire at the Sending.
OOC:
I'm guessing since the Sending is between them and the ledge it's back to short range for those shots?

Rolls

Dewane Move - (d16)

(9) = 9

Wyna Move - (d20)

(9) = 9

Jasen Bow - (d16)

(11) = 11

Josen Bow - (d16)

(9) = 9

Sep 11, 2022 4:13 am
OOC:
Falling Down Citizens Brigade will engage Wade and Balmer at the top of the stairs - is there enough room for them to get on the ledge or will they be fighting on the stairs? Not sure if they all could engage or if there is only room for 1v1 or 2v1 etc. Will roll for Tiny and Kari awhile since they are in front of marching order.
Last edited Sep 11, 2022 4:15 am

Rolls

Tiny to hit Wade - (1d16+1)

(1) + 1 = 2

Kari to hit Balmer - (1d20-1)

(16) - 1 = 15

Sep 13, 2022 9:01 am
OOC:
Doing a few rolls!

Rolls

Tiny - Fumble - (1d4)

(1) = 1

Kari - Damage - (1d4-1)

(4) - 1 = 3

Wade Attacking Tiny - (1d20)

(10) = 10

Wade Damage - (1d4)

(3) = 3

Sep 13, 2022 9:16 am
The Grinder BelowOrobu: Slim, Victoria, Lorna, Beladil
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!
OOC:
Jasen nor Josen managed to pass the Sending's AC!

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!
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Sep 14, 2022 1:43 pm
OOC:
I'm not 100% sure where the sending is. Is it in the mud or up on the landing?
With a monster rising from the twisted speech of the dying Curwen, Slim yells "Forward!". The others in his group, knowing there is no escape and even if they left the others to die, scream while trudging through the mud, with Lorna behind them using her sling.
OOC:
Can Slim get to the Sending and attack with that Str roll?
Last edited Sep 14, 2022 1:49 pm

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

Sep 14, 2022 10:23 pm
OOC:
Aye, Slim can definitely hit the Sending with that roll - we can say the nat 20 saved him from having to roll for the mud. I'm gonna roll damage if you don't mind.

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

Sep 14, 2022 10:38 pm
The Grinder BelowOrobu: Slim, Victoria, Lorna, Beladil
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.
OOC:

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
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Sep 15, 2022 3:53 am
Riffen jabs at Wilburs midriff trying to back him off the ledge while keeping his distance with the pitchfork.

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

Sep 15, 2022 3:53 am
Riffen jabs at Wilburs midriff trying to back him off the ledge while keeping his distance with the pitchfork.

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

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