Episode 1

Aug 3, 2017 7:08 pm

The sounds coming from the darkness in the hallway are getting louder. Maeriks and Kray both hear it - screaming, moaning - more of the madmen.

And...another sharp hiss and grumble, as from some large beast. Heavy plodding footfalls, scratching of the stone floor...

Only the light of 2 dropped torches remains in the outer hallway now. Something approaches out in the darkness just beyond.

Constablebrew Inactive for 3 months

Aug 3, 2017 7:18 pm

Re: Episode 1

OOC:

Is G3 within range of Maeriks (10 ft reach total)?

[ +- ] Maeriks Mac Hannoc

Maeriks Mac Hannoc ✎

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/77/07/f3/7707f3b5d3b4e3ab7d85e63d30b5cda3.jpg

Vitals
Combat Proficiency Setting (+2 available): Attack Bonus +2 / AC +0
AC: 12 (+2 DEX +0 proficiency)
HP: 17/37
Temp HP: 0
Initiative: +2
Status Effects: None
Death Saves: +0/-0
Hit Dice: 1/1 Druid, 1/3 Fighter

Weapons and Armor
Equipped
Armor: None
Both Hands: Spear-Glaive "Locust Spear" / Attack Bonus: +7 (STR 4 + 2 proficiency + 1 weapon) / Damage: (1d8+4 STR + 1 weapon) / Heavy, versatile (d10 + reach), thrown (range 20/60), slashing

Locust Spear

https://u17098345.dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17098345/lotus-spear.jpg

"Reave" War Club

https://dl.dropbox.com/s/5ulyccq33d00am5/Maeriks.war.club.jpg

Carried
Spear-Glaive "Locust Spear" / Attack Bonus: +7 (STR 4 + 2 proficiency + 1 weapon) / Damage: (1d8+4 STR + 1 weapon) / Heavy, versatile (d10 + reach), thrown (range 20/60), slashing
Maul "Reave" / Attack Bonus: +6 (STR 4 + 2 proficiency) / Damage: (2d6+4) / Heavy, Two-handed, bludgeoning
Handaxe / Attack Bonus: +6 (STR 4 + 2 proficiency) / Damage: (1d6+4) / Light, thrown (range 20/60), slashing
Dagger / Attack Bonus: +6 (STR 4 + 2 proficiency) / Damage: (1d4+4) / Finesse, light, thrown (range 20/60), piercing, lanyard
Javelin x 3 / Attack Bonus: +6 (STR 4 + 2 proficiency) / Damage: (1d6+4) / Thrown (range 30/120), piercing

Tactics
Refresh rest times noted in parentheses

Action Surge: 0/1 (short rest)
Second Wind: 0/1 (short rest) (bonus)
Savage Attacker: 1/1 (turn)
Spell Casting
---Level 1 0/2 (long rest)
---AB: +6, Save DC 14
Barbaric Justice:
---Must be acting on specific tenets of the Barbaric Code of Honor
---Roll with advantage (STR, CON, Some WIS, Attack, Damage) 0/1 (day)
---Add additional damage die on critical hit

Saving Throws
Brown text indicates proficiency

Strength: +4
Dexterity: +2
Constitution: +3
Intelligence: 0
Wisdom: +6
Charisma:-1

Feats
Savage Attacker: Once per turn, reroll damage dice and choose result to take
Great Weapon Fighting: Reroll 1s and 2s on damage dice
Improved Critical: Crit on 19 or 20
Gourmand: Detect poisoned food, prepare special meal on long rests

Skills
Brown text indicates proficiency

Acrobatics +2
Animal Handling +6
Arcana -2
Athletics +4
Deception -1
History -1
Insight +6
Intimidation -1
Investigation -2 (Passive 8)
Medicine +6
Nature +0
Perception +4 (Passive 14)
Performance -1
Persuasion -1
Religion -2
Sleight Of Hand +2
Stealth +2 (Passive 12)
Survival +6

Tool Proficiency
Cook’s utensils, Herbalism kit, Vehicles: Water

Languages
Dannein - Native

Last edited August 3, 2017 7:19 pm

DMJ

Aug 3, 2017 7:20 pm

Re: Episode 1

TR4 Open

OOC:

After those early TR4 Actions by NPCs, here's latest summary of the scene as I visualize it.

Outside in the Hallway:

Kray and Maeriks last PCs outside in the hall.
They are toe-to-toe with G2 and G4 respectively.

On the ground, right at Maeriks/Kray's feet: Boann, Naohm
On the ground, further out: Derry
On the ground, right at the door opening: Isibeal
MIA: Elva
Captured by Deep One(s), about 20' away: Jilleen

Inside the Door / In the Throne Room:

All of the freely mobile women are inside the door now, most moved away, exact positions not known in each case.

G3: right in the inside of the path in, may start to block traffic
Fighting G3: Ivor, Doirind, with Laoise and Hinka nearby with Ranged Attack
Staged to close door immediately: Thorn
Nearby the fray: Bryn

Unless we should discuss any corrections, proceed from there.

DMJ

Aug 3, 2017 7:22 pm

Re: Episode 1

Constablebrew says:

OOC:

Is G3 within range of Maeriks (10 ft reach total)?

OOC:

Hmm. I think that's borderline, but let's just say "Yes". He is at the very last centimeter of a 10' stretch-out.

Bull Maeriks

Constablebrew Inactive for 3 months

Aug 3, 2017 7:53 pm

Re: Episode 1

Cries of the women, of his tribe's people pull at him, but he knows that there is one thing that they need to do. We have to get behind that door!

Seeing the roadblock of the Glaakieou behind and at the door, shifts back just slightly from the Glaakieou in front of him. Swinging the Lotus Locust spear in a wide, high arc before him, the Glaakieou in front of him ducks under the blade as Maeriks expected. Maeriks continues his swing, spinning in place and letting the shaft slide through his grip until it is extended fully and he is gripping just above the pommel with both hands. The swing brings the spear's blade around and slashes at the Glaakieou blocking the doorway.

Will move through the door if G3 dies. Otherwise, will hold ground.

[ +- ] Maeriks Mac Hannoc

Maeriks Mac Hannoc ✎

Vitals
Combat Proficiency Setting (+2 available): Attack Bonus +2 / AC +0
AC: 12 (+2 DEX +0 proficiency)
HP: 17/37
Temp HP: 0
Initiative: +2
Status Effects: None
Death Saves: +0/-0
Hit Dice: 1/1 Druid, 1/3 Fighter

Weapons and Armor
Equipped
Armor: None
Both Hands: Spear-Glaive "Locust Spear" / Attack Bonus: +7 (STR 4 + 2 proficiency + 1 weapon) / Damage: (1d8+4 STR + 1 weapon) / Heavy, versatile (d10 + reach), thrown (range 20/60), slashing

Locust Spear

"Reave" War Club

Carried
Spear-Glaive "Locust Spear" / Attack Bonus: +7 (STR 4 + 2 proficiency + 1 weapon) / Damage: (1d8+4 STR + 1 weapon) / Heavy, versatile (d10 + reach), thrown (range 20/60), slashing
Maul "Reave" / Attack Bonus: +6 (STR 4 + 2 proficiency) / Damage: (2d6+4) / Heavy, Two-handed, bludgeoning
Handaxe / Attack Bonus: +6 (STR 4 + 2 proficiency) / Damage: (1d6+4) / Light, thrown (range 20/60), slashing
Dagger / Attack Bonus: +6 (STR 4 + 2 proficiency) / Damage: (1d4+4) / Finesse, light, thrown (range 20/60), piercing, lanyard
Javelin x 3 / Attack Bonus: +6 (STR 4 + 2 proficiency) / Damage: (1d6+4) / Thrown (range 30/120), piercing

Tactics
Refresh rest times noted in parentheses

Action Surge: 0/1 (short rest)
Second Wind: 0/1 (short rest) (bonus)
Savage Attacker: 1/1 (turn)
Spell Casting
---Level 1 0/2 (long rest)
---AB: +6, Save DC 14
Barbaric Justice:
---Must be acting on specific tenets of the Barbaric Code of Honor
---Roll with advantage (STR, CON, Some WIS, Attack, Damage) 0/1 (day)
---Add additional damage die on critical hit

Saving Throws
Brown text indicates proficiency

Strength: +4
Dexterity: +2
Constitution: +3
Intelligence: 0
Wisdom: +6
Charisma:-1

Feats
Savage Attacker: Once per turn, reroll damage dice and choose result to take
Great Weapon Fighting: Reroll 1s and 2s on damage dice
Improved Critical: Crit on 19 or 20
Gourmand: Detect poisoned food, prepare special meal on long rests

Skills
Brown text indicates proficiency

Acrobatics +2
Animal Handling +6
Arcana -2
Athletics +4
Deception -1
History -1
Insight +6
Intimidation -1
Investigation -2 (Passive 8)
Medicine +6
Nature +0
Perception +4 (Passive 14)
Performance -1
Persuasion -1
Religion -2
Sleight Of Hand +2
Stealth +2 (Passive 12)
Survival +6

Tool Proficiency
Cook’s utensils, Herbalism kit, Vehicles: Water

Languages
Dannein - Native

Last edited August 3, 2017 8:03 pm

Rolls

Lotus Spear reach attack G3, Advantage, Damage, Savage Attack Dmg Reroll - (1d20+7, 1d20+7, 1d10+5, 1d10+5)

1d20+7 : (7) + 7 = 14

1d20+7 : (4) + 7 = 11

1d10+5 : (1) + 5 = 6

1d10+5 : (3) + 5 = 8

Great Weapon Fighting reroll damage die 1 - (1d10+5)

(3) + 5 = 8

DMJ

Aug 3, 2017 8:11 pm

Re: Episode 1

Maeriks
TR4

Attack v. G3 in doorway: Hit

The wide head blade of the Locust Spear crashes into the back of the Glaakieou's head, dropping him to the ground in front of Ivor and Doirind.

Movement. Provokes Attack of Opportunity for G4

Maeriks moves through the door, stepping over the fallen Isibeal and around the fallen madman.
He hears Jilleen's screams, "Maerikks!! No, Please!! NOOOOO!!!!"

Rolls

Reckless Attack v. Maeriks - (1d20+6)

(18) + 6 = 24

Reckless Attack v. Maeriks Advantage - (1d20+6)

(12) + 6 = 18

Spear Damage Maeriks - (1d6+6)

(2) + 6 = 8

Constablebrew Inactive for 3 months

Aug 3, 2017 10:04 pm

Re: Episode 1

Constablebrew sent a note to DMJ

Bryn Rynalt

Oxbox Inactive for 6 months

Aug 3, 2017 11:37 pm

Re: Episode 1

Bryn quickly moves into the darkness making sure to avert his eyes and keep his distance from the burning torch.

After the intense, quick battle adrenaline was surging through his body, Bryn slows his breathing and prowls through the room in search of Rutcrana Heel first, roll the outside of the foot, then toes down and feel for anything on the floor. No noise. Every step matters. Bryn had learned how to move in almost complete silence and he knew he would need to use every trick in the book to find the girl and Rutcrana.

OOC:

shes as slippery as an eel!

Rolls

Stealth - (1d20+8)

(6) + 8 = 14

Perception - (1d20+5)

(13) + 5 = 18

DMJ

Aug 4, 2017 12:46 am

Re: Episode 1

DMJ sent a note to Constablebrew

DMJ

Aug 4, 2017 1:20 am

Re: Episode 1

Secret Squirrel

Rolls

Secret Saucy

Mystery

Constablebrew Inactive for 3 months

Aug 4, 2017 4:32 am

Re: Episode 1

Constablebrew sent a note to DMJ

DMJ

Aug 4, 2017 10:52 am

Re: Episode 1

Maeriks
R4 (cont'd)

After Maeriks stabs the madman blocking the door, he starts backing toward the opening himself. Looking down though, he lunges forward again, ducking the strikes of his opponent, reaching out and grabbing Boann under the arms.

Pulling with all of his might he heaves her up, clutching her limp body to his chest, and dragging her feet along. With the mad Glaaki pawn still bearing down on him, Maeriks turns his body and takes the blow.

Using every bit of energy, Maeriks barrels through the doorway with Boann in tow. He crashes past the fallen Glaakieou on the floor. Maeriks and Boann both tumble to the ground to the side of the entryway.

DMJ

Aug 4, 2017 10:59 am

Re: Episode 1

Round 4

Ivor sees the madman in front of him fall as Maeriks delivers a surprise spear stab to the back of the masked man's head.

Just after that, Maeriks himself barrels in, dragging one of the women, and then crashing to the floor to the side just behind the other of the double doors.

Watching to see if Kray is coming through, Ivor notices that the Glaakiou face down on the ground is starting to move again. The back of its head split, it's bone spine impalement wound on its back swollen and inflamed, the wreck of a man looks like a bloody corpse, but its arm moves to press on the ground, as if preparing to push up and rise again.

OOC:

Ivor still has Action available Round 4

DMJ

Aug 4, 2017 11:01 am

Re: Episode 1

Round 4

Kray sees Maeriks grab Boann and dive through the door opening, getting hit on the way in.

Kray knows that both of the remaining Glaakieous in the hall will try to flood the door in pursuit.

OOC:

Kray still has Action available for Round 4

Ivor MacConall

Jabes.plays.RPG

Aug 4, 2017 11:23 am

Re: Episode 1

Reaching down Ivor grasps the bone spine with his left hand. With his other hand he hacks savagely at the insertion point with his axe, while his grasping hand tries to rip the spine right out of the Glaakiou's back like he is gutting a fish.

Rolls

Axe attack, advantage vs. prone, damage - (1d20+8, 1d20+8, 1d6+5)

1d20+8 : (11) + 8 = 19

1d20+8 : (19) + 8 = 27

1d6+5 : (5) + 5 = 10

Rip out the bone spine. Athletics? - (1d20+8)

(18) + 8 = 26

DMJ

Aug 4, 2017 11:27 am

Re: Episode 1

"Close the door now or we all die."

Rutcranna's voice echos out from the darkness, rising above the noise of the fray. Thorn hears her from behind him. Her voice is loud and clear, but not angry or frantic.

Bryn sees the spark of a rock striking against flint, and then a tongue of flame licks out low at the floor. A small pool of oil ignites, rising from a shallow and dented bronze plate. As the light expands out, Bryn sees Rutcranna sitting erect and cross-legged on the stone floor, about 20 feet away to his left, just behind the oil fire that she just lit. The light of the flame rises to reflect against her, contrasted with the stark shadows cast across her alluring features. She looks stunning - beautiful but also menacing. Her eyes cut over at Bryn briefly and then back at the door she glares. Hands sitting calmly on the corners of her bent knees at her side.

Bryn looks down to see Rhone approach him and take his hand carefully. She looks up at him and says, "Don't step any further forward, Bryn."

DMJ sent a note to Oxbox

She looks downward and points softly with her other hand. There is a large line of runic carvings in the floor, cut in a long arching line, as if they are the outer edge of the radius of a huge circle on the floor. Bryn's path was heading across it, but he stops short and keeps his feet on the outside of the rim line.

He looks back at Rhone. Her face is calm, but sincere in concern. "The Throne cannot yet be approached."

Bryn looks back up and out into the room. It is an extremely large room, the edges and outer walls of it not yet visible. The light of the oil fire pours out further and further, stretching out to illuminate the great hall in orange light and sharp shadows.

Then Bryn sees it, there in the center of the room. It is breathtaking - in its majesty , in its dreadfulness.

DMJ

Aug 4, 2017 11:32 am

Re: Episode 1

Ivor
R4

A grisly sound of crunching snapping bone followed by the sucking of bloodied flesh, Ivor tears out the bone spine with his left hand just after chopping under its base edge with the hand axe.

When the last tendril connected to the bone spine is torn free, the madman's body goes completely limp and sprawls out on the floor. Lifeless.

OOC:

Ick. A very nasty and very good call by Ivor, Jabes.

Thorn

Xorthan Inactive for 3 months

Aug 4, 2017 12:27 pm

Re: Episode 1

"Now, Kray!" Thorn bellows. "Now!"

He braces himself to heave the door shut and starts to push.

Xorthan Inactive for 3 months

Aug 4, 2017 12:29 pm

Re: Episode 1

Xorthan sent a note to DMJ

Kray Mercon

Ezeriah Inactive forever!

Aug 4, 2017 1:59 pm

Re: Episode 1

Thorn says:

"Now, Kray!" Thorn bellows. "Now!"

Not one to ignore good advice, Kray sidesteps another stumbling lunge by the one of the masked maniacs and takes the opportunity to withdraw, satisfied that everyone who could have made it through the door has.

Except the litter of dead women on the floor. Less dead weight for the rest of us to pull, though.

Without a second to lose, he heads for the throne room. Once inside he turns and throws his weight into the door to help push it shut.

Last edited August 4, 2017 1:59 pm

Preview

Post Preview

Rolls

Rolls

Rolls

Rolls

Rolls

Thread locked