Mystery of Saromen Fro

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May 21, 2023 12:47 pm
When Xenophon dispatches the giant rat menacing him, Gundus finds himself momentarily un-engaged. He seizes the opportunity to manoeuvre, repositioning behind Gennadius. "Stay inside the circle!" he yells. "You too, soldier!" he adds to the beleaguered Galopan.

He raises the Icon of Tuweigh high, boldly reciting an invocation. A glowing aura of white light expands rapidly from the icon, covering the party. Those within feel the essence of Türas surrounding them: an implacable devotion to the ideal of Justice and a cold, unfaltering opposition to all agents of Chaos.
OOC:

Gundus uses the Icon to cast Protection from Evil:
This spell creates a magical barrier of protection around the caster with a 10' radius. The barrier surrounds the caster for the duration of the spell and provides some protection from attacks by "evil" creatures. For purposes of this spell, evil creatures include hostile creatures of an alignment other than the caster's alignment, and inherently evil creatures such as undead and summoned creatures of Chaotic alignment. All within the radius gain a +1 bonus to AC and a +1 bonus on saving throws against attacks made or effects created by evil creatures. Those who leave and then re-enter, or who enter after the spell is cast, receive the protection as well.

In addition, the spell prevents bodily contact by enchanted (constructed, summoned, or undead) creatures, regardless of whether they are "evil" or not. This causes the natural weapon attacks of such creatures to fail and the creatures to recoil if such attacks require touching the warded creature. The spell's protection against contact by enchanted creatures ends if the caster or any protected creature makes an attack against, casts a spell on, or tries to force the barrier against a blocked creature.

The protection lasts as long as the caster remains stationary and concentrates on it.

TLDR: Stay within 10' of Gundus and get +1 AC and +1 to Saving throws.

@Leo9sign This might be enough that you can save your Sleep spell for another encounter.

Also: Shouldn't Xenophon get an extra Cleave attack from dropping the giant rat?
May 21, 2023 1:27 pm
The filthy beast bears in at him again with frightening ferocity. Galopan slashes at the giant rat with his sword...

Attack v. R3
Miss.


... but in the confusion and chaos he cannot land a strike.

The other rats begin to swell forward, overtaking him. Desperately, Galopan clears himself from the door of the chain room lest he get overwhelmed and trapped.

Falling away from the tidal wave of rats, the harried soldier stumbles towards the gate and finds himself in the midst of the invaders.

He looks up to see the priest raising his fist high in the air. "...you too, soldier!" , he hears the command. Galopan suddenly realizes that the kyrazenus is speaking to him.

Confused, but clinging to whatever motivation he is offered, Galopan steadies himself and takes a stand, shoulder to shoulder with the Priest of Türas.

"Gods help me!", Galopan pleads quietly under his breath as the rats surge in upon him.

Rolls

Galopan Attacks R3 - (1d20+1)

(3) + 1 = 4

damage - (1d8+1)

(6) + 1 = 7

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May 21, 2023 1:42 pm
Robago says:
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OOC:
Also: Shouldn't Xenophon get an extra Cleave attack from dropping the giant rat?
OOC:
Ahh. Yes, indeed. There would be option to sweep-strike out against the incoming swarm.
Len, have at it if you want...
Optional Action, Xenophon: Use Cleave success to make additional Round 2 Attack v. Rat Swarm.
[ +- ] SF Map, Features and Positioning 13

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May 21, 2023 1:51 pm
Required Action, Gennadius: Take Action(s) for Round 2!

Note: PCs close to Rat Swarm can anticipate imminent impact. Players interested can read Swarm, Rat in rules resource to get preview. Defensive measures detailed there are available, but would call for forgoing other potential Actions such as Attack. Just mentioning to consider for options during Round 2, as PCs can see the moment developing.

Armor Classes:
Igolio: +1
Giant Rats: +2
Rat Swarm: 0*
Galopan: +5
[ +- ] SF Map, Features and Positioning 13
May 21, 2023 5:52 pm
Xenophon pulls the spear free of the giant rat and immediately sweeps it low through the swarm that is rushing toward them.

Rolls

Attack swarm (10+ to hit) - (1d20+1, 1d6+1)

1d20+1 : (15) + 1 = 16

1d6+1 : (2) + 1 = 3

May 21, 2023 11:36 pm
OOC:
Fingers crossed!
Robago says:
When Xenophon dispatches the giant rat menacing him, Gundus finds himself momentarily un-engaged. He seizes the opportunity to manoeuvre, repositioning behind Gennadius. "Stay inside the circle!" he yells. "You too, soldier!" he adds to the beleaguered Galopan.

He raises the Icon of Tuweigh high, boldly reciting an invocation. A glowing aura of white light expands rapidly from the icon, covering the party. Those within feel the essence of Türas surrounding them: an implacable devotion to the ideal of Justice and a cold, unfaltering opposition to all agents of Chaos.
OOC:

Gundus uses the Icon to cast Protection from Evil:
This spell creates a magical barrier of protection around the caster with a 10' radius. The barrier surrounds the caster for the duration of the spell and provides some protection from attacks by "evil" creatures. For purposes of this spell, evil creatures include hostile creatures of an alignment other than the caster's alignment, and inherently evil creatures such as undead and summoned creatures of Chaotic alignment. All within the radius gain a +1 bonus to AC and a +1 bonus on saving throws against attacks made or effects created by evil creatures. Those who leave and then re-enter, or who enter after the spell is cast, receive the protection as well.

In addition, the spell prevents bodily contact by enchanted (constructed, summoned, or undead) creatures, regardless of whether they are "evil" or not. This causes the natural weapon attacks of such creatures to fail and the creatures to recoil if such attacks require touching the warded creature. The spell's protection against contact by enchanted creatures ends if the caster or any protected creature makes an attack against, casts a spell on, or tries to force the barrier against a blocked creature.

The protection lasts as long as the caster remains stationary and concentrates on it.

TLDR: Stay within 10' of Gundus and get +1 AC and +1 to Saving throws.

@Leo9sign This might be enough that you can save your Sleep spell for another encounter.

Also: Shouldn't Xenophon get an extra Cleave attack from dropping the giant rat?

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May 22, 2023 12:55 am
TR2

Xenophon's sweeping strike knocks a handful of rats up in the air and rolls a few others, disrupting and separating them from the living swarm.

Cleave Hit.

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May 22, 2023 12:58 am
Required Action, Gennadius: Take Action(s) for Round 2!

Note: PCs close to Rat Swarm can anticipate imminent impact. Players interested can read Swarm, Rat in rules resource to get preview. Defensive measures detailed there are available, but would call for forgoing other potential Actions such as Attack. Just mentioning to consider for options during Round 2, as PCs can see the moment developing.

Armor Classes:
Igolio: +1
Giant Rats: +2
Rat Swarm: 0*
Galopan: +5
[ +- ] SF Map, Features and Positioning 13
May 22, 2023 4:35 pm
This is not how Gennadius envisioned the assault. He was not supposed to be on the front line. He did not imagine that he'd be fighting alongside the fort's own guardsmen. Nor did he consider that some FUCKED UP RAT SWARM would overrun everyone.

That man controls them?! His baffled mind repeats the realization over and over as he seeks some stance, weapon, and sanctum against the swarm.

He looks to Xenophon, who is focused on the vermin with shield and sword. He does not see his spear. Surely it is here somewhere, but Xenophon is doing the right thing and jumped into action and hasn't had a moment to direct Gennadius to the weapon.

His hand finds the whip at his belt and draws a bolas from a pouch. It's all he has. Woefully useless against this roiling black mass. A flash of movement catches his attention, despite the churn of motion of the swarm before him. An arrow. Syrena attacks HIM. That must be his target too. Maybe the swarm will leave once their master falls.

Rolls

Bolas knockdown attack, +Dex, +Courage, +Protection, +2 bolas -4 knockdown - (1d20+1)

(12) + 1 = 13

May 22, 2023 5:54 pm
TR2

Gennadius's spinning bolas whirls towards Igolio.

Save vs. Paralysis.
Success


The thin swordsman makes a quick side step. The trapping weapon hits his legs but does not wrap and catch, instead it flutters past and into the dirt beyond.

Rolls

Save vs. Paralysis (needs 13+) - (1d20)

(14) = 14

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May 22, 2023 6:04 pm
BR2

The rat swarm overruns the group gathered there at the gate. The volume of rats fall upon them like a heavy weight. It is an effort to keep stable and remain standing - yet to fall is to be buried in a smothering blanket of teeth, claws, and filth.

Required Action, Gennadius, Gundus, Xenophon, Baudecca, Galopan: Save vs. Paralysis, to remain standing and avoid damage from Rat Swarm

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May 22, 2023 6:06 pm
BR2
R3

The giant rat keeps its pursuit of Galopan, diving at him again with sharp chomping teeth.

R3 Attack Galopan (AC +5)

Correction: AC +6, because of Protection from Evil from Gundus (so R3 needs 16+)

Rolls

R3 Attack (needs 15+) - (1d20)

(15) = 15

damage - (1d3)

(3) = 3

May 22, 2023 6:13 pm
The giant rat leaps and digs its claws into Galopan's chest. Its rugged teeth snap, certain to tear Galopan's face off. Except....

...something makes the rat falter. It is the power of Turas, making the rat recoil as it gets close to Gundus. The split second opportunity allows Galopan to push the lead rat away, shoving it back to the ground.

R3 Attack: Miss

Fighting with everything he's got, Galopan tries to stabilize himself as the wave of rats crashes over him, clinging to him - smothering - seeking to topple him.

Save vs. Paralysis
Result: Fail


He cannot do it. Galopan stumbles and crashes to the ground. The hundreds begin to feast on his flesh.

Suffer Swarm Damage

Rolls

Save vs. Paralysis (needs 15 +, receives +1 for PFE) - (1d20+1)

(4) + 1 = 5

Rat swarm damage - (1d6)

(1) = 1

May 22, 2023 6:18 pm
Baudecca tries to stay upright under the attack of the rat swarm.

Save vs. Paralysis.
Result: Fail


But she too is knocked off balance. She stumbles to the ground and is smothered.

Suffer Rat Swarm Damage

Rolls

Save vs. Paralysis (needs 15 +, receives +1 for PFE) - (1d20+1)

(7) + 1 = 8

Rat swarm damage - (1d6)

(4) = 4

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May 22, 2023 6:25 pm
BR2

The rat horde swarms!

Required Action, Gennadius, Gundus, Xenophon: Save vs. Paralysis, to remain standing and avoid damage from Rat Swarm
OOC:
Rolling individual potential damage for each person, since I think it could be better or worse at each location. Of course damage only applies if Save vs. Paralysis is failed.
[ +- ] SF Map 14

Rolls

Potential Rat Swarm Damage Gundus - (1d6)

(3) = 3

Potential Rat Swarm Damage Gennadius - (1d6)

(5) = 5

Potential Rat Swarm Damage Xenophon - (1d6)

(3) = 3

May 22, 2023 6:40 pm
Xenophon braces for the rush of red-eyed rodents, but the tide of clawing, gnawing hunger brings him to his knees.
OOC:
Taking 3 damage, bringing Xenophon to 6/10 hp
Last edited May 22, 2023 6:42 pm

Rolls

Save vs. Paralysis (15+) - (1d20)

(6) = 6

May 22, 2023 9:21 pm
Gennadius kicks and hops wildly as the swarm closes in about him.
Last edited May 22, 2023 9:22 pm

Rolls

Save vs paralysis 13+ - (1d20)

(17) = 17

May 22, 2023 9:59 pm
Focusing his hate, Igolio strides forward to kill the interloper who drove her away.

He brings the two fearsome swords to bear against Gennadius in a flurry of relentless slashes, even as the rats swarm all about him.

Attack Gennadius. Weapon Focus: Natural 20 on sword Attack Throw is double damage.
Hit AC 0 @ 8+
[ +- ] SF Map 15

Rolls

Attack Gennadius - (1d20+3)

(6) + 3 = 9

Damage - (1d8+2)

(8) + 2 = 10

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May 22, 2023 10:02 pm
OOC:
Last Action for Round 2...
Required Action, Gundus: Save vs. Paralysis, to remain standing and avoid damage from Rat Swarm

(Damage if fail Save: 3)
May 23, 2023 4:22 am
Gundus plants his feet firmly and brushes the swarming rats from him with his free hand.

Rolls

Save vs Paralysis 13+ - (1d20+1)

(13) + 1 = 14

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