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[Adventure]: The Missing Professor (DM: H.M.Gimlord, Looking for a Judge)
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Seraphine finds it difficult, but not impossible to escape the bodyguard on her way to dispatch the thug next to Draglin. The bodyguard catches her from behind, leaving a scar on her leg.
"What kind of.." Vythdar, surprised by Haruka's shadow grows frustrated. He moves toward the warlock, "How did you...!?" again at a loss for words, Vythdar seethes as he is wrapped in a cold, constraining shroud. After struggling against Haruka's magic, the handsome adversary simply relaxes and shoots a sinister smile at Haruka. As if the relaxation made him more supple, Vythdar slips from his freezing bonds to arive in front of Haruka.
The warlock cannot believe her eyes. The magic should have held him. And, as though this revelation were not surprising enough, it doesn't compare to the surprise that she feels when Vythdar's sword pierces her FROM BEHIND. Vythdar's image disappears before Haruka's eyes, and she realizes, too late, that she has been fooled. Vythdar leans over her shoulder, cold, and breathing hard, "We all have our surprises my lady." A second time the sword comes at the warlock. This time, the flat of the blade sends her sprawling across the street.
Looking back, Haruka sees that the magic did work, and she takes comfort that Vythdar is still tense, and unable to pursue her.
"And you, stay down fellah."
"Yeah"
The bodyguards taunt Max as they pummel the warlord on the helm once more, blacking him out and sending him to the turf, yet again.
"Alright Girlie" one bodyguard jeers, "You're next. Be a good girl and go down easy." he smiles wryly.
[sblock=Enemy Actions]
Archer 1:
Standard: Bullseye Bolt
Target: Max
Attack: 1d20+21-2(Range)=21 vs. AC Miss
Bullseye Bolt does not recharge on Archer's next turn (1d6=2)
Archer 2:
Standard: Crossbow
Target: Max
Attack: 1d20+21-2(Range)=26 vs. AC Miss
Bullseye Bolt recharges on Archer's next turn (1d6=6)
Bodyguard 1:
Standard: Greatsword
Target: Max
Attack: 1d20+23=34 vs. AC for 2d10+13=24 damage
Vythdar Astrix:
Move: to Q3
Haruka's II: 1d20+19=33 vs. Reflex for 10 Cold damage and Vythdar Astrix is immobilized and remains at S4
Max's OA: 1d20+17=18 Miss (Sorry dimsdale
)
Minor: Illusory Double
Illusion moves to Q3
Bluff: 1d20+22=36 vs. Perception Haruka, and, well... just about anyone else
The illusion works.
Standard: Double Attack, appearing at Q5
Target 1: Haruka
Attack 1: 1d20+23+2(CA)=45 Crit for 36 damage and ongoing 15 Force damage (Save Ends)
(Yeah. For some reason, I added 24+12 and got 45 last time
. Never drink and post!)
Push waived
Target 2:
Attack 2: 1d20+23+2(CA)-2(Concealed)=25 vs. Miss and Haruka is pushed to N2
Bodyguard 2:
Move: to P5 (avoiding Draglin)
Standard: Stick & Shift
Target: Max
Attack: 1d20+23=41 vs. AC for 21 damage and Max falls unconscious (again).
Granted Shift: to P6
[/sblock][sblock=Status]Gloom: S3 -38/81HP 11/11HS 1AP, Unconscious, 0 Failed Death Saves, Marked by Bodyguard 2
Haruka: N2 48(43)/82HP 8/8HP DR 10 All, 1AP +2 to Defenses (Concealed), 15 Ongoing Force Damage (Save Ends)
Max: Q4 -1/85HP 6/9HS 0AP, Unconscious, Marked by Bodyguard 1
Draglin: O7 82/93HP 10/10HS 1AP
Seraphine: M6 83/97HP 13/13HS 1AP, +2 Defenses, +2 Saves, Enemies have -2 to attack Seraphine TENT Seraphine
Virgil: N6 46/46HP
Serras: L6 48/48HP
Shadow S5
Blademaster 2:N6 -18/256HP Dead
Blademaster 3:M7 -2/256HP Dead
Archer 1: M23 108/108HP
Archer 2: X20 108/108HP
Bodyguard 1: R4 126/156HP
BodyGuard 2: P6 156/156HP
Vythdar Astrix: Q5 297/346HP 0AP Lawbreaker's Doom, Cursed by Haruka, Immobilized TENT Vythdar Astrix, Invisible TENT Vythdar Astrix
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[/sblock][sblock=Bodyguard]
[/sblock][sblock=Archer]
[/sblock][sblock=Vythdar Astrix]
[/sblock][sblock=Synopsis of story to this point (A.K.A.: A cure for insomnia)]
You are currently located just outside of a cliffside port city named Rioc Alair. The cellar in which they are now belongs to a harbor-side tavern and inn called The Crystal Mug.
Your original party was employed by a gentleman named Jahred who is the leader of the primary constabulary group of Rioc Alair called The Night Watch, to determine the whereabouts of "Professor Aramista" who has gone missing now for several weeks.
Your group have inspected the professors office and found the following documents and curiosities (see clues below) In their investigation, the group has also discovered that a previous group of adventurers were instrumental in ratting out a den of thieves being given sanctuary in this cellar hideout. The proprietor of this establishment at the time, a man named Blagarm Barblacken, was arrested and exiled, while all but one of the tieves were hunted down and executed (most of them as a result of the skirmish the aftermath of which you see here).
The band of thieves was evidently led by a well-to-do member of society named Lars Hallmaster who left town with the city's Master Armorer, a dwarf named Hankel Mast, some time before the hideout was exposed.
The preivous group of adventurers that dispatched the thieves continued to pursue Lord Hallmaster in hopes of rescuing Hankel, believing him to be a lost heir to some kind of fortune.
Upon learning of the hideout from Jahred, your party expressed a desire to investigate, and were given a document signed by the Governor of Rioc Alair, Lord Ekton, giving you privilege to use whatever means necessary to complete your mission.
While talking with Jahred, they also met a man named Vythdar Astrix, a representative of the people of Rioc Alair to Lord Ekton's court. He, too, expressed an interest in seeing the professor found, and returned to Rioc Alair.
Upon arriving at The Crystal Mug, the group was set upon by a band of rough thugs. As the battle wound down, the last of the thugs made a dash for the cellar, in which Dante was killed in a trap, most likely a remnant of the thieves' devices. The poor thug, however executed poor judgement in his escape attempt, by attempting to flee through a locked cellar door. Cornered by Gloom and Draglin, the fellow fell hard.
Upon the thug's chest (as well as others as some of you remember), is an ensignia of polished, gray leather in the shape of a dragon.
Aaron, evidently a junior member of the original gang of thieves who resided under the Crystal mug, shows up having returned from a quest to drum up help in the form of Seraphine and Haruka.
When he returns, he is surprised to find his comrades dead, and his mentor and leader (Lars Hallmaster) missing.
He relates the following information:
[/sblock]This is a map that you recognized as the same map that Jahred showed you back at the Hanged Man in Daunton.[sblock=Map]
[/sblock]The letter appears to be a draft that was not completed. It is not clear if a completed copy was sent or if Professor Aramista left before he had the chance.[/sblock][sblock=Items on the desk]Several codices are open to pages depicting machinery for smelting metals:
One document lies next to these codices written in a strange script
[sblock=History DC 25]It is a form of dwarven script. If you can read dwarven you can ask the DM for a translation.[/sblock][/sblock][sblock= Documents found on the professor's reading table]Three maps:[sblock=Map 1]
[/sblock][sblock=Map 2]
[/sblock][sblock=Map 3]
[/sblock][/sblock]*NEW*[sblock=Letters found by Haruka in the thieves' den under The Crystal Mug][sblock=Letter 1]
[/sblock][sblock=Letter 2]
[/sblock][sblock=Letter 3]
[/sblock][sblock=Letter 4]
[/sblock][sblock=Seraphine]The inscription on the bottom of the box is written in Draconic. It reads, "ihk sia deevdru Hankel", which, when translated, reads, "For my son, Hankel"[/sblock][sblock=Letter 5][/sblock][/sblock]
It appears that Vythdar Astrix is running some kind of protection racket. While attempting to purchase magic items from a smuggler, the party is attacked by Vythdar and his powerful henchmen. The apothecary, serving as a front for the illicit magic item shop, burns to the ground, taking the life of its proprietor, but not until after the group stocks up.[/sblock]
"What kind of.." Vythdar, surprised by Haruka's shadow grows frustrated. He moves toward the warlock, "How did you...!?" again at a loss for words, Vythdar seethes as he is wrapped in a cold, constraining shroud. After struggling against Haruka's magic, the handsome adversary simply relaxes and shoots a sinister smile at Haruka. As if the relaxation made him more supple, Vythdar slips from his freezing bonds to arive in front of Haruka.
The warlock cannot believe her eyes. The magic should have held him. And, as though this revelation were not surprising enough, it doesn't compare to the surprise that she feels when Vythdar's sword pierces her FROM BEHIND. Vythdar's image disappears before Haruka's eyes, and she realizes, too late, that she has been fooled. Vythdar leans over her shoulder, cold, and breathing hard, "We all have our surprises my lady." A second time the sword comes at the warlock. This time, the flat of the blade sends her sprawling across the street.
Looking back, Haruka sees that the magic did work, and she takes comfort that Vythdar is still tense, and unable to pursue her.
"And you, stay down fellah."
"Yeah"
The bodyguards taunt Max as they pummel the warlord on the helm once more, blacking him out and sending him to the turf, yet again.
"Alright Girlie" one bodyguard jeers, "You're next. Be a good girl and go down easy." he smiles wryly.
[sblock=Enemy Actions]
Archer 1:
Standard: Bullseye Bolt
Target: Max
Attack: 1d20+21-2(Range)=21 vs. AC Miss
Bullseye Bolt does not recharge on Archer's next turn (1d6=2)
Archer 2:
Standard: Crossbow
Target: Max
Attack: 1d20+21-2(Range)=26 vs. AC Miss
Bullseye Bolt recharges on Archer's next turn (1d6=6)
Bodyguard 1:
Standard: Greatsword
Target: Max
Attack: 1d20+23=34 vs. AC for 2d10+13=24 damage
Vythdar Astrix:
Move: to Q3
Haruka's II: 1d20+19=33 vs. Reflex for 10 Cold damage and Vythdar Astrix is immobilized and remains at S4
Max's OA: 1d20+17=18 Miss (Sorry dimsdale
)Minor: Illusory Double
Illusion moves to Q3
Bluff: 1d20+22=36 vs. Perception Haruka, and, well... just about anyone else
The illusion works.
Standard: Double Attack, appearing at Q5
Target 1: Haruka
Attack 1: 1d20+23+2(CA)=45 Crit for 36 damage and ongoing 15 Force damage (Save Ends)
(Yeah. For some reason, I added 24+12 and got 45 last time
. Never drink and post!)Push waived
Target 2:
Attack 2: 1d20+23+2(CA)-2(Concealed)=25 vs. Miss and Haruka is pushed to N2
Bodyguard 2:
Move: to P5 (avoiding Draglin)
Standard: Stick & Shift
Target: Max
Attack: 1d20+23=41 vs. AC for 21 damage and Max falls unconscious (again).
Granted Shift: to P6
[/sblock][sblock=Status]Gloom: S3 -38/81HP 11/11HS 1AP, Unconscious, 0 Failed Death Saves, Marked by Bodyguard 2
Haruka: N2 48(43)/82HP 8/8HP DR 10 All, 1AP +2 to Defenses (Concealed), 15 Ongoing Force Damage (Save Ends)
Max: Q4 -1/85HP 6/9HS 0AP, Unconscious, Marked by Bodyguard 1
Draglin: O7 82/93HP 10/10HS 1AP
Seraphine: M6 83/97HP 13/13HS 1AP, +2 Defenses, +2 Saves, Enemies have -2 to attack Seraphine TENT Seraphine
Virgil: N6 46/46HP
Serras: L6 48/48HP
Shadow S5
Blademaster 2:
Blademaster 3:
Archer 1: M23 108/108HP
Archer 2: X20 108/108HP
Bodyguard 1: R4 126/156HP
BodyGuard 2: P6 156/156HP
Vythdar Astrix: Q5 297/346HP 0AP Lawbreaker's Doom, Cursed by Haruka, Immobilized TENT Vythdar Astrix, Invisible TENT Vythdar Astrix
[/sblock][sblock=Map]
[/sblock][sblock=Archer]
[/sblock][sblock=Vythdar Astrix]
You are currently located just outside of a cliffside port city named Rioc Alair. The cellar in which they are now belongs to a harbor-side tavern and inn called The Crystal Mug.
Your original party was employed by a gentleman named Jahred who is the leader of the primary constabulary group of Rioc Alair called The Night Watch, to determine the whereabouts of "Professor Aramista" who has gone missing now for several weeks.
Your group have inspected the professors office and found the following documents and curiosities (see clues below) In their investigation, the group has also discovered that a previous group of adventurers were instrumental in ratting out a den of thieves being given sanctuary in this cellar hideout. The proprietor of this establishment at the time, a man named Blagarm Barblacken, was arrested and exiled, while all but one of the tieves were hunted down and executed (most of them as a result of the skirmish the aftermath of which you see here).
The band of thieves was evidently led by a well-to-do member of society named Lars Hallmaster who left town with the city's Master Armorer, a dwarf named Hankel Mast, some time before the hideout was exposed.
The preivous group of adventurers that dispatched the thieves continued to pursue Lord Hallmaster in hopes of rescuing Hankel, believing him to be a lost heir to some kind of fortune.
Upon learning of the hideout from Jahred, your party expressed a desire to investigate, and were given a document signed by the Governor of Rioc Alair, Lord Ekton, giving you privilege to use whatever means necessary to complete your mission.
While talking with Jahred, they also met a man named Vythdar Astrix, a representative of the people of Rioc Alair to Lord Ekton's court. He, too, expressed an interest in seeing the professor found, and returned to Rioc Alair.
Upon arriving at The Crystal Mug, the group was set upon by a band of rough thugs. As the battle wound down, the last of the thugs made a dash for the cellar, in which Dante was killed in a trap, most likely a remnant of the thieves' devices. The poor thug, however executed poor judgement in his escape attempt, by attempting to flee through a locked cellar door. Cornered by Gloom and Draglin, the fellow fell hard.
Upon the thug's chest (as well as others as some of you remember), is an ensignia of polished, gray leather in the shape of a dragon.
Aaron, evidently a junior member of the original gang of thieves who resided under the Crystal mug, shows up having returned from a quest to drum up help in the form of Seraphine and Haruka.
When he returns, he is surprised to find his comrades dead, and his mentor and leader (Lars Hallmaster) missing.
He relates the following information:
- The thugs that Max, Mab, Dante, Draglin, and Gloom were fighting belonged to a ring of organized crime being led by Vythdar Astrix. He points out that the gray, leather dragon insignia represents Vythdar's mob.
- Lars Hallmaster is obsessed with finding the origins of a magic knife that channels the power of lightning and storms.
- Professor Aramista encouraged (and perhaps even directed) Lars' research into the knife's origin so much that he sent Lars to a far-off land, called Erkemhest, to study the history of their continent.
- Lars suspected Rioc Alair's Master Armorer, Hankel, of having information in this regard.
- Hankel's father, Bard, was killed in a burglary carried out by the former leader of the thieves (a man named Bradon) in order to find more information about the magic weapon. Bradon panicked when he was discovered, and slew Bard. Hankel then slew Bradon.
It appears that Vythdar Astrix is running some kind of protection racket. While attempting to purchase magic items from a smuggler, the party is attacked by Vythdar and his powerful henchmen. The apothecary, serving as a front for the illicit magic item shop, burns to the ground, taking the life of its proprietor, but not until after the group stocks up.[/sblock]
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As the first one hits the warlord, Max swings his axe as a reflex against the attacker, but misses. The second attacker finishes him off. Max collapses to the ground in a pool of blood. Before fading to black for a third time the warlord states...save...yourse....
ooc: immediate interrupt vs BG1: Strikebacks: 1d20+17 vs BG1 for 1d12+11= miss
[sblock=ooc] Is there a record for total damage taken in three rounds of an encounter? If not, I think we now have one. Max was built to be tough...but not this tough.
Max's damage report:
Round 1: 96 hp
Round 2: 76 hp
Round 3: 65 hp
Total: 237 hp damage: OUCH!
[/sblock]
ooc: immediate interrupt vs BG1: Strikebacks: 1d20+17 vs BG1 for 1d12+11= miss
[sblock=ooc] Is there a record for total damage taken in three rounds of an encounter? If not, I think we now have one. Max was built to be tough...but not this tough.
Max's damage report:
Round 1: 96 hp
Round 2: 76 hp
Round 3: 65 hp
Total: 237 hp damage: OUCH!
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Gloom hears the sounds of battle and his eyes open up. Will Lauto ever allow me to join my tribe? As he thinks it, his grip tighten on his sword.
[SBLOCK=OOC]End: Death Saving Throw (2d20.takeHighest(1)+2=18)
Unfailing vigor: Gloom spend an Healing Surge and is at 20/81hp, HS:10/11[/SBLOCK]
[SBLOCK=OOC]End: Death Saving Throw (2d20.takeHighest(1)+2=18)
Unfailing vigor: Gloom spend an Healing Surge and is at 20/81hp, HS:10/11[/SBLOCK]
Edit: Retconned
Gloom! Draglin cries. Villains, you shall pay for that! he shouts, rushing over and cleaving Astrix and cronies with his claws.
[sblock=action]
Move: Draglin Q5 around OA
Virgil: R6 around OA.
Standard:Feral Hide Armor +2: Draglin gets an MBA against the 3 targets.
rolls
Bodyguard 1:25 vs AC, miss, Bodyguard is marked EONT.
Bodyguard 2: 41 vs AC hit for 17 damage, marked EONT
Astrix: roll 39 vs AC 21 damage, marked EONT.
Minor:Rain of Steel
Effect: Until the end of the encounter, any creature that starts its turn adjacent to Draglin takes damage as long as Draglin can make OAs.
Bodyguard 1: 11 cold damage
rolls
Bodyguard 2: 18 cold damage
Astrix: 17 cold damage.
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[sblock=Draglin's new Stat Block]
Draglin, Dragonborn Fighter/Shock Trooper 12
Passive Perception 21, Passive Insight 16
AC 28 Fortitude 25 Reflex 24 Will 17
HP 96/96 Bloodied 46 Surge Value 24, Surges 10/10
Speed 6, Initiative +11
Action Points: 0
9 fire resistance (wile hold Frost Brand Double Sword +3)
Basic Attack Short Sword; +21(+3 with CA), 1d8+19(+2 w/ CA) creature is marked hit or miss, if used because of an OA from movement the creature stops moving (but may take another action to move again).
Damage Summary:+6 from STR, +2 power bonus from Virgil's aura, +2 item bonus from iron armbands, +3 feat bonus with a cold weapon from Silvery Glow feat, +2 with CA from Light Blade Expertise (enemies in Virgil's aura grant CA to Draglin), +3 from weapon enhancement, +2 from gloves of cold, +1 with Two Weapon Fighting, +2 from tempest technique=23 and +5 when they have vulnerability to cold because of lasting frost.
Combat Challenge: At Will Immediate Interrupt Melee
Trigger: When a marked enemy shifts or makes an attack that doesn't include Sir Draglin.
Effect: Sir Draglin makes a melee basic attack against that enemy
Footwork Lure
Dual Strike
Combat Challenge
Summon Virgil
Come and Get It
Off-hand Strike
Grit and Spittle
Rain of Blows
Shocking Twister
Kirre's Roar
Dragon Breath
Feral Hide Armor +2
Amulet of Life +1
Hunter's Quarry
Second Wind
Backlash Tatoo
Villian's Menance
Rain of Steel
Bedeviling Assault
Quick Short Sword +2
Mighty Surge
Assault Footwork
Effect: Rain of Steel
[/sblock]
[sblock=Virgil the Lizard Fey Beast Companion (Young Owlbear)]
Virgil Player Luinnar Lizard (Owlbear) Fey Beast Companion (Unaligned) Level 12 (XP As Draglin) Initiative As DraglinPassive Insight 16 Passive Perception 23; Senses Darkvision
HP 46 Bloodied 24 Surge Value N/A; Surges Per-Day Draglin
AC 25 Fortitude 27 Reflex 23 Will 27
Speed 6 Size Medium
Str 20 (+5) Dex 12 (+1) Wis 14 (+2) Con 17 (+3) Int 2 (-4) Cha 6 (-2)
Racial Abilities Aura 1:Allies gain +2 power bonus to damage rolls against enemies in aura. Enemies in aura grants CA to Draglin.
Basic Attack +17, 1d12+6
Languages Owlbear
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[sblock=action]
Move: Draglin Q5 around OA
Virgil: R6 around OA.
Standard:Feral Hide Armor +2: Draglin gets an MBA against the 3 targets.
rolls
Bodyguard 1:25 vs AC, miss, Bodyguard is marked EONT.
Bodyguard 2: 41 vs AC hit for 17 damage, marked EONT
Astrix: roll 39 vs AC 21 damage, marked EONT.
Minor:Rain of Steel
Effect: Until the end of the encounter, any creature that starts its turn adjacent to Draglin takes damage as long as Draglin can make OAs.
Bodyguard 1: 11 cold damage
rolls
Bodyguard 2: 18 cold damage
Astrix: 17 cold damage.
[/sblock]
[sblock=Draglin's new Stat Block]
Draglin, Dragonborn Fighter/Shock Trooper 12
Passive Perception 21, Passive Insight 16
AC 28 Fortitude 25 Reflex 24 Will 17
HP 96/96 Bloodied 46 Surge Value 24, Surges 10/10
Speed 6, Initiative +11
Action Points: 0
9 fire resistance (wile hold Frost Brand Double Sword +3)
Basic Attack Short Sword; +21(+3 with CA), 1d8+19(+2 w/ CA) creature is marked hit or miss, if used because of an OA from movement the creature stops moving (but may take another action to move again).Damage Summary:+6 from STR, +2 power bonus from Virgil's aura, +2 item bonus from iron armbands, +3 feat bonus with a cold weapon from Silvery Glow feat, +2 with CA from Light Blade Expertise (enemies in Virgil's aura grant CA to Draglin), +3 from weapon enhancement, +2 from gloves of cold, +1 with Two Weapon Fighting, +2 from tempest technique=23 and +5 when they have vulnerability to cold because of lasting frost.
Combat Challenge: At Will Immediate Interrupt Melee
Trigger: When a marked enemy shifts or makes an attack that doesn't include Sir Draglin.
Effect: Sir Draglin makes a melee basic attack against that enemy
Footwork Lure
Dual Strike
Combat Challenge
Summon Virgil
Come and Get It
Grit and Spittle
Dragon Breath
Amulet of Life +1
Hunter's Quarry
Second Wind
Backlash Tatoo
Villian's Menance
Bedeviling Assault
Quick Short Sword +2
Mighty Surge
Assault Footwork
Effect: Rain of Steel
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[sblock=Virgil the Lizard Fey Beast Companion (Young Owlbear)]
Virgil Player Luinnar Lizard (Owlbear) Fey Beast Companion (Unaligned) Level 12 (XP As Draglin) Initiative As DraglinPassive Insight 16 Passive Perception 23; Senses Darkvision
HP 46 Bloodied 24 Surge Value N/A; Surges Per-Day Draglin
AC 25 Fortitude 27 Reflex 23 Will 27
Speed 6 Size Medium
Str 20 (+5) Dex 12 (+1) Wis 14 (+2) Con 17 (+3) Int 2 (-4) Cha 6 (-2)
Racial Abilities Aura 1:Allies gain +2 power bonus to damage rolls against enemies in aura. Enemies in aura grants CA to Draglin.
Basic Attack +17, 1d12+6 Languages Owlbear
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