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C1NDER

Oct 11, 2023 8:29 am

1.3 - In Search of Sanity - Never-Ending Nightmare

Wren Elbourne

A short while later Dr. Elbourne returns. "Okay," he says, waving you over, "If you go now, nobody will stop you. Quick, and end all this insanity."

Just outside his medical tent, he gestures to the stairs leading up. You hear a commotion to the west, deeper in the camp, but the stairs for once appear to be free of guards.

Leading up, the wide set of stairs rises to a chamber that has almost entirely collapsed upon itself. Shattered pieces of wall and ceiling timbers, knotted like broken fingers, slump precariously. Despite the chamber's near ruin, a number of tables, chairs, and bedrolls lie around the room. A hall choked with fog lies through a gap in the wall to the north.

Four battered mattresses, most heaped with a mess of tangled sheets that looks quite luxurious by comparison to the camp below. The form of an old woman, grey disheveled hair around her shoulders, lies upon one of the mattresses.

A square table at the room's center is scattered with the remains of past meals and melted taper candles. Four men sit around the table, standing immediately upon seeing you approach from the stairs.

Cultist

"Hey!" one of them says, brandishing a cudgel toward you, "Who the hells are you and what are you doing here?!"

OOC:

If you make an aggressive move before they do, go ahead and roll initiative.

Initiative:

Name	Init	Status
Razhel	A
Axon	A	Mage Armor (+4 AC, 3hrs)
Grim	A
Elias	A
Iosef	A

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CESN

Oct 11, 2023 9:38 am

1.3 - In Search of Sanity - Never-Ending Nightmare

Trying to at least buy enough time for everyone to prepare for the worse (and in all fairness, the most likely outcome), Elias raises his hand as he replies to the man. "There's a commotion to the west of the camp. I think some unbelievers are trying to stop the great work of master Zandalus"

OOC:

Well.. it's not completely untrue now is it ? 🤣

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Rolls

Bluff (Cha) - (1d20+3)

(2) + 3 = 5

GM

C1NDER

Oct 11, 2023 4:00 pm

1.3 - In Search of Sanity - Never-Ending Nightmare

The men look at you suspiciously, then back at each other, nervously passing glances to the sleeping woman. They seem unsure but certainly not convinced.

OOC:

You have time for someone else to make an attempt to mislead / misdirect them before they become violent.

Razhel

RageRed

Oct 11, 2023 8:22 pm

1.3 - In Search of Sanity - Never-Ending Nightmare

"We're here to give you nightmares for a change!" Razhel announces. She rushes into the room with her crossbow at the ready.

OOC:

Moving to AD20 And....as usual the PCs roll low.

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Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+5)

(4) + 5 = 9

Grim

Equinox Inactive for 5 months

Oct 11, 2023 9:11 pm

1.3 - In Search of Sanity - Never-Ending Nightmare

Grim laughs darkly at Razhel's announcement and brandishes his sword.

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+2)

(4) + 2 = 6

GM

C1NDER

Oct 12, 2023 12:33 am

1.3 - In Search of Sanity - Never-Ending Nightmare

From over on the mattress, the old woman twists over and sits up. "Keep it down!" she yells before realizing what's going on. She grins, then changes her tune, "Drive out the nonbelievers! Do not let them approach the chosen ones!"

OOC:

Initiative by group - one roll for the cultists, one for the old lady. If you beat the cultists, you can act. Due to her starting while asleep, I'll consider this first exchange to be a 'surprise round' during which she is not involved.

Actions during the surprise round are limited to only a move action or a standard action, not both. CHARGING can be done during a surprise round if anyone wants to cover ground AND attack, at a disadvantage.

Rolls

Cultists - (1d20+3)

(9) + 3 = 12

Agra Loomis - (1d20+4)

(17) + 4 = 21

Cultist Attack vs Elias - (1d20+3, 1d6+2)

1d20+3 : (13) + 3 = 16

1d6+2 : (5) + 2 = 7

Cultist Attack vs Elias - (1d20+3, 1d6+2)

1d20+3 : (11) + 3 = 14

1d6+2 : (5) + 2 = 7

CESN

Oct 12, 2023 10:06 am

1.3 - In Search of Sanity - Never-Ending Nightmare

RageRed says:

"We're here to give you nightmares for a change!"[/f] Razhel announces. She rushes into the room with her crossbow at the ready.

"Well, I guess I forgot to say I was talking about us..." Elias draws his sword, eying the old woman. Why are the cultists looking nervously at this poor lady?

Rolls

Dexterity - (1d20+0)

(18) = 18

CESN

Oct 12, 2023 10:14 am

1.3 - In Search of Sanity - Never-Ending Nightmare

Elias walks up to the table, kicking one of the chairs down before warning the cultists. "Give up on your evil ways now or prepare to meet Lady Pharasma" he shouts, ready to cut down anyone who resists.

OOC:

Well, I'll ready the attack for when the cultists don't give up, just for RP purposes. but I basically attack since they will probably not listen

Rolls

Longsword - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4, 1d8+1)

1d20+4 : (6) + 4 = 10

1d8+1 : (3) + 1 = 4

GM

C1NDER

Oct 12, 2023 11:05 pm

1.3 - In Search of Sanity - Never-Ending Nightmare

Initiative for Iosef and Axon

I'll get a post up for Axon as soon as able

Rolls

Init A, I - (1d20+3, 1d20+1)

1d20+3 : (12) + 3 = 15

1d20+1 : (3) + 1 = 4

Axon Hillock II

C1NDER

Oct 13, 2023 7:51 am

1.3 - In Search of Sanity - Never-Ending Nightmare

Axon holds back but prepares to throw a flash of light into the face of the first enemy to make a violent action.

OOC:

Holding action to cast a spell (Flare)

Rolls

Enemy Fort Save - (1d20+1)

(7) + 1 = 8

GM

C1NDER

Oct 13, 2023 8:37 am

1.3 - In Search of Sanity - Never-Ending Nightmare

The cultists spring to action at the challenge. The first of them raises his cudgel and moves to attack Elias. Elias swipes at the man with his sword but the swing goes wide (miss). Suddenly a flash of light hits in front of the cultist's eyes and he stumbles (Fort save failed, Dazzled 1 minute).

The cultist finally takes a wild swing at Elias (miss) while one of his companions moves to engage the paladin. the other cultist in range of Elias also attacks him but misses (miss) The others move up as well, one closing on Razhel
(move to AC19) and the other moving wide around the north to close on Grim (move to AG16).

OOC:

Razhel, Grim, and Iosef are up - still a surprise round - please post a move action OR a standard action. Free actions and swift actions are okay too, of course.

Initiative:

Name	Init	Status
Loomis	A
Elias	B
Axon	B	Mage Armor (+4 AC, 3hrs)
Cultists	C	AC 15 (AD16: Dazzled 10 rounds)
Razhel	D
Grim	D
Iosef	D

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Grim

Equinox Inactive for 5 months

Oct 13, 2023 10:31 pm

1.3 - In Search of Sanity - Never-Ending Nightmare

Grim obliges his engaging cultist, Mr. AG, with a close up look at the end of his blade.

Rolls

Red Destiny +2 - (1d20+6)

(15) + 6 = 21

Damage - (1d6+3)

(5) + 3 = 8

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C1NDER

Oct 14, 2023 7:16 am

1.3 - In Search of Sanity - Never-Ending Nightmare

Grim's blade finds its mark, dealing a nasty blow to the cultists torso (AG16: -8hp).

OOC:

Razhel still up for the surprise round

Rolls

Grapple vs Razhel's CMD 20 - (1d20+8)

(10) + 8 = 18

Iosef

LightOfMidnight

Oct 14, 2023 8:07 am

1.3 - In Search of Sanity - Never-Ending Nightmare

As the others start to rush forward Iosef fumbles with his crossbow and fires a shot at Loomis.

Rolls

Crossbow (DA) - Atk/Dam - (1d20+3, d8+3)

1d20+3 : (12) + 3 = 15

d8+3 : (6) + 3 = 9

Razhel

RageRed

Oct 14, 2023 7:01 pm

1.3 - In Search of Sanity - Never-Ending Nightmare

Razhel fires her readied crossbow at the old woman as well and prepares to defend herself with a martial stance against the yellow-robed thug rushing to engage her.

OOC:

Using studied target on the old woman. As a martial arts specialist, Razhel is still considered armed.

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Rolls

Lt. crossbow attack - (1d20+7)

(14) + 7 = 21

Damage - (1d8+1)

(3) + 1 = 4

GM

C1NDER

Oct 15, 2023 10:24 am

1.3 - In Search of Sanity - Never-Ending Nightmare

Razhel fires her crossbow at the woman just before Iosef does the same. Both projectiles strike, though she turns a moment too late and both stick into her arm (-4hp, -8hp).

Aggra "Bag Lady" Loomis

"You miserable shitbags!" she shrieks, her eyes wide with rage and insane fury, "I swear to the prophet, I will choke the life out of each one of you!"

She rushes forward, kicking the table out of the way as she goes. She's surprisingly nimble for her apparent age and inspite of her heavy, oversized sweater and thick, all-weather boots. She reaches out with thick-fingered hands and attempts to squeeze them around Razhel's throat. Razhel feels the practiced grip grab ahold and begin to choke, but drops her head forward, twisting and breaking free as the woman loses her balance (combat maneuver miss).

OOC:

@CESN, Elias and Axon are up!

Initiative:

Name	Init	Status
Loomis	A	AC 19, 21/33hp
Elias	B
Axon	B	Mage Armor (+4 AC, 3hrs)
Cultists	C	AC 15 (AD16: Dazzled 10 rounds), (AG16: 8/16hp)
Razhel	D
Grim	D
Iosef	D

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Rolls

AoO vs Axon - (1d20+3, 1d6+2)

1d20+3 : (13) + 3 = 16

1d6+2 : (2) + 2 = 4

Reflex Saves (Loomis, Cultist 1, Cultist 2) - (1d20+9, 1d20+6, 1d20+6)

1d20+9 : (4) + 9 = 13

1d20+6 : (1) + 6 = 7

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AF17 vs Elias - (1d20+4, 1d6+2)

1d20+4 : (16) + 4 = 20

1d6+2 : (6) + 2 = 8

AD18 vs Elias - (1d20+3, 1d6+2)

1d20+3 : (14) + 3 = 17

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

AG16 vs Grim - (1d20+3, 1d6+2)

1d20+3 : (15) + 3 = 18

1d6+2 : (2) + 2 = 4

AC19 vs Razhel (Risky Strike) - (1d20+2, 1d6+4)

1d20+2 : (9) + 2 = 11

1d6+4 : (4) + 4 = 8

Axon Hillock II

C1NDER

Oct 15, 2023 10:42 am

1.3 - In Search of Sanity - Never-Ending Nightmare

Axon takes a deep breath and, seeing an opportunity - as risky as it might be - rushes into the heat of the fight. As he passes by the cultist engaged in melee with Grim, the enemy tries to take a swing at him with his club. It makes contact as he passes, pain suddenly radiating from his shoulder (-4hp).

Axon ignores it and keeps going, positioning himself just right, then throws his hands forward. "የሚቃጠሉ እጆች!" he cries out, as a spray of fire washes forth, over the group of enemies before him (-5hp ea.).

OOC:

First he casts Burning Hands, then holds the spell while moving to AE20. He then discharges Burning Hands vs Loomis, and Cultists at AC19 & AD18. Reflex Saves DC 16 for half damage. They all failed and took full damage.

Rolls

Burning Hands Damage - (3d4)

(311) = 5

CESN

Oct 15, 2023 12:42 pm

1.3 - In Search of Sanity - Never-Ending Nightmare

"Hey! Watch your tongue! That's no way for an old lady to talk" Elias reprimands the elderly woman by trying to stab her, as one does 🤷

OOC:

I think I take opportunity attack from the cultist on top to move to AE18. But at least Razhel won't be fully surrounded with the boss.

Last edited October 15, 2023 12:44 pm

Rolls

Longsword - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4, 1d8+1)

1d20+4 : (15) + 4 = 19

1d8+1 : (4) + 1 = 5

GM

C1NDER

Oct 16, 2023 6:01 am

1.3 - In Search of Sanity - Never-Ending Nightmare

Elias steps away from one of the two enemies he's engaged with and thrusts his sword at the old woman, who you rightfully gather must be Aggra Loomis - the Bag Lady, the Strangler of Rozenport. He cuts a deep gash in her skin and she yelps in pain, turning her crazed eyes upon him (-5hp)

The cultist Elias had moved away circles around into a flanking position and swings his club at Elias from behind, smacking the knight in the back of the head hard enough to send flashes of black to cloud his vision (-8hp). At the same time, the cultist next to Loomis also tries to get a strike in at the paladin, but misses (miss).

The one engaged with Grim tries to strike him down. The crude weapon smacks against Grim's chest, driving some of the wind out of his body for a moment (-4hp).

The final cultist brings his cudgel down with all his strength at Razhel's head, but loses balance and stumbles (Risky Strike, miss).

OOC:

Razhel, Grim, and Iosef are up!

Initiative:

Name	Init	Status
Loomis	A	AC 19, 11/33hp
Elias	B	15/23hp
Axon	B	14/18hp, Mage Armor (+4 AC, 3hrs)
Cultists	C	AC 15 (AF17: Dazzled 9 rounds), (AD18: 11/16hp), (AC19: 11/16hp), (AG16: 8/16hp)
Razhel	D
Grim	D	18/22hp
Iosef	D

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Iosef

LightOfMidnight

Oct 16, 2023 6:20 am

1.3 - In Search of Sanity - Never-Ending Nightmare

With everyone now going toe to toe in mellee Iosef turn it crossbow on the closest cultist and looses a shot.

Rolls

Crossbow- Atk/Dam - (1d20-1, d8)

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

d8 : (8) = 8

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Name	Unaffraid	Spooked	Shaken	Scared	//	Frightened	Panicked	Terrified	Horrified
Axon	x
Elias	x
Grim	x
Iosef	x
Razhel	x

Name	Unaffraid	Spooked	Shaken	Scared	//	Frightened	Panicked	Terrified	Horrified
Axon	x
Elias	x
Grim	x
Iosef	x
Razhel	x

Name	Unaffraid	Spooked	Shaken	Scared	//	Frightened	Panicked	Terrified	Horrified
Axon	x
Elias	x
Grim	x
Iosef	x
Razhel	x

Name	Unaffraid	Spooked	Shaken	Scared	//	Frightened	Panicked	Terrified	Horrified
Axon	x
Elias	x
Grim	x
Iosef	x
Razhel	x

Name	HP	AC	FF	Touch	Fort	Ref	Will	vs Fear	Perception	Initiative	Condition
Axon	18/18	12	11	11	+4	+3	+7	+8	+1	+3	None
Elias	23/23	19	19	10	+6	+4	+10	+10	+2	+0	None
Grim	18/22	15	13	12	+1	+3	+7	+13	+8	+2	None
Iosef	23/23	15	14	11	+2	+2	+6	+6	+11	+1	None
Razhel	21/21	18	14	14	+4	+6	+2	+8	+7	+5	None

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