The Endless Dungeon - Alswell

[Tyndmyr]

http://travislerol.com/D&D/Starting.jpg

You awaken in the center of a 10ft by 15ft room with stone walls, ceilings, and floors. A torch is burning on the wall behind you, while the other three walls have closed, metal doors with brackets allowing you to bar them from the inside. Unfortunately, only two metal rods are lying on the floor.

[Dax Thura]

I will cast my Devil's Sight Invocation. Bar the North and East Doors. Listen at the South Door. Oh, and put out the torch.

[roll0]

Note: I corrected my character sheet to have 8 silver rather than 80.

[Tyndmyr]

Ah, nice. Darkvision is so underrated. =)

No sounds coming from the south door.

[Dax Thura]

Snap! I should have taken 20.

Ready morningstar. Open door quietly.

[roll0]
[roll1]

[Tyndmyr]

You see an unlit, narrow, empty hallway, twenty feet in length, five feet in width, with two mouldering wooden doors, one on the left just past halfway down, and one at the end, straight ahead.

[Dax Thura]

Move quietly to first door and listen.
[roll0]
Take 20 on Listen = 20

Move quietly to second door and listen.
[roll1]
Take 20 on Listen = 20

I will quietly open door with least sound coming from it.
[roll2]

[Tyndmyr]

At the first door, you hear unpleasant sounding scraping and munching noises. Moving quietly on to the second door, you think you hear some faint movement, much softer than the other, followed by a muttered phrase in a language you're not familiar with.

Your call on which door to go through.

[Dax Thura]

I'll take the South door.
[roll0]

[Tyndmyr]

In the center of a 15ft square dark room, an lone kobold is standing, wearing nothing but a floppy cloth hat, which bears the word "Sorrc" on it. You also note another wooden door in the center of the east wall.

Init: [roll0]

[Dax Thura]

I knew I should have picked up Draconic. Oh well, next level.

[roll0]

I'll blast him
[roll1]
[roll2]

[Tyndmyr]

He beats your init(and wasn't surprised, having heard you listening outside the door), and thus, gets a spell off before you blast him.

Magic Missile: [roll0]

Your etherial blast hits, causing him to cough up some blood, but not enough to drop him.

Seeing how it worked last time, he takes the same approach this round:

Magic Missile: [roll1]

Your go.

[Dax Thura]

That's interesting because I plan to do the same thing as well.

[roll0]
[roll1]

If that doesn't take him out and I expect it won't, I could be your first casualty. Oh! I just realized that I haven't been using PB Shot. It hasn't mattered yet, but I will remember it for next time.

Move up to him for the chance at an AoO.

[Tyndmyr]

He drops to the ground, down, but not out(0 hp). He shouts loudly in draconic, then takes his one standard action to cast Ray of frost, being dry on first level spells. He then collapses from the exertion.

Rtouch: [roll0]
Dmg: [roll1]

[Dax Thura]

Snap! I was editing while you posted. Can I get the AoO?

[Dax Thura]

In case you say yes. [roll0] and [roll1]

Doesn't matter anyway.

[Dax Thura]

I'll loot him.

[Tyndmyr]

He dies horribly.

+300 XP.

Loot:
1 floppy pointed cap, with "Sorrc" on the front of it.
300 silver pieces.

[Dax Thura]

I will wear his floppy cap as a badge of honor in remembrance of my first kill. I will listen at the door on the east wall.

1d20

btw, can I get a map? I think I missed a door.

[Dax Thura]

Stupid stupid

[roll0]

[Dax Thura]

Use a potion of CLW [roll0]

[Dax Thura]

OK, use other potion of CLW [roll0]

[Tyndmyr]

You hear nothing at the door to the east.

Map of area, you're in lower left room:
http://travislerol.com/D&D/SWQuadrant.jpg

[Dax Thura]

I will drag Hatrack the kobold to the door on the east wall. I will use him as a body shield as best I can while opening the door. If there is a beastie inside that might enjoy him as a snack, I will oblige them by shoving Hatrack inside the room.

Init [roll0], just in case.

[Thelas]

In a particularily messy 15ft by 15ft room, you see two zombie kobolds feasting on the remains of one of their brethren.

Now they have two of their brethren to feast on.
I'm sure they'll thank you later.

The zombies are too busy feasting to attack you, however.

What will you do?

(if you didn't know, I'm now helping DM this)

[Dax Thura]

I'm feeling combative, so I'll interrupt their meal.

Eldritch Blast [roll0]
Dmg [roll1]

Does the door open out of my location or into my location? I would like to close it just enough to be able to continue to use my eldritch blast while having cover from them. I realize that they are probably stronger than I am, but every little bit helps.

[Thelas]

a) The door opens out, at least this one.
b) Your attack hits one of the kobold zombies, but doesn't drop it.

Initiative:
[roll0] <- damaged
[roll1] <- undamaged

Roll initiative.

[Dax Thura]

Sorry, I should have rolled initiative already.

Init [roll0]
EB [roll1] remember this is a ranged touch attack
Dmg [roll2]

Also a strength roll to keep the door shut [roll3]

[Thelas]

You know there's a reason there were bars for doors, right?
Attack misses.
Strength check of zombies:
Main door-basher: [roll0]
Aid another door-basher: [roll1]

[Thelas]

That means the door bursts open.
Your move.

[Dax Thura]

Yeah, I remembered the bars, but I didn't want to all the way back to get them. I now see the error of my ways though and will retreat 30 feet or as far as I can go and blast the injured one as soon as I can, holding a standard action if I must.

EB [roll0]
Dmg [roll1]

[Thelas]

That'll hit.
The first zombie is severely weakened, while the second is at full strength.

They both shamble towards you, and while one is pretty much next to you, it can't attack this round.

Your move.

[Dax Thura]

I'll take a 5 foot step and blast the injured one again.

EB [roll0]
Dmg [roll1]

[Thelas]

See above, but replace severely with very severely.

This time, it 5ft steps and whacks you.
[roll0] [roll1]

[Dax Thura]

"Would you die already... again I mean."
Wash rinse repeat. 5' step and
EB [roll0]
Dmg[roll1]

[Tyndmyr]

Barely still upright, the zombie takes another swing at you(after 5ft adjusting closer, of course).

[roll0]
[roll1]

[Dax Thura]

Fall down already!
step and shoot
EB [roll0]
Dmg [roll1]

[Tyndmyr]

He listens to your command and dies again like a well behaved zombie.

The other zombie charges you, and dumbly repeats the tactics of his erstwhile comrade.

[roll0](due to charge)
[roll1]

[Dax Thura]

In fact, the step and shoot is my plan. In hopes of speeding this up some, here's several turns worth of my plan. I will not deviate from this plan if at all possible.

EB [roll0]
Dmg [roll1]

EB [roll2]
Dmg [roll3]

EB [roll4]
Dmg [roll5]

EB [roll6]
Dmg [roll7]

EB [roll8]
Dmg [roll9]

Also, if I get to a door, I'll try to use it as cover again.
Str Check [roll10]
Str Check [roll11]
Str Check [roll12]
Str Check [roll13]
Str Check [roll14]

Finally, if I'm backed into a corner, some concentration checks
Concentration [roll15]
Concentration [roll16]
Concentration [roll17]
Concentration [roll18]
Concentration [roll19]

[Tyndmyr]

There's enough room that provided you circle, you needn't worry about being cornered, the zombie not being bright enough to do more than follow you around.

Your first blast connects, but unfortunately, the rest do not, falling just short of the 11 touch repeatedly.

5 attacks:
[roll0]
[roll1]

[roll2]
[roll3]

[roll4]
[roll5]

[roll6]
[roll7]

[roll8]
[roll9]

The zombie is filled with fail.

[Dax Thura]

Then I shall circle and continue with the plan.
Blast [roll0]
Dmg [roll1]

Blast [roll2]
Dmg [roll3]

Blast [roll4]
Dmg [roll5]

Blast [roll6]
Dmg [roll7]

Blast [roll8]
Dmg [roll9]

Blast [roll10]
Dmg [roll11]

Blast [roll12]
Dmg [roll13]

[Tyndmyr]

He gets off three more attacks, you having dropped him to 0 on your third attack, he collapses from damage and exertion following this effort.

[roll0]
[roll1]

[roll2]
[roll3]

[roll4]
[roll5]

XP: +300
Loot: 60 SP, and of course, the usual kobold gear(sling and spear).

[Dax Thura]

Does this include the loot from the room? Search it if it does not, including the zombies' original meal. Take loot to 1st room and store it. Make sure doors are still open along the way. Listen at the east door of the kobold zombie room.

Listen [roll0]

[Tyndmyr]

No additional loot on the dead kobold, save for the usual set of kobold weapons.

You hear nothing from the next room.

[Dax Thura]

Open door and see what's inside.

Move Silent [roll0]
Initiative (just in case) [roll1]

[Tyndmyr]

There are five bats swirling about in the middle of the room(L6). They chirp to each other as their blindsense notices you.

Init:
[roll0]
[roll1]
[roll2]
[roll3]
[roll4]

Assume they are all within striking range of the ground unless otherwise stated. After all, this rooms only 10ft high.

[Tyndmyr]

Four bats attack:

Huh...I cant find out what damage they can deal...but everything has the potential to deal some damage. Assume any hit is 1 nonlethal damage, due to it essentially being a nonproficient unarmed attack, then, and size modifiers will knock it down to 1hp.

Atks:
[roll0]
[roll1]
[roll2]
[roll3]

[Dax Thura]

I see no reason to change a winning formula, so I will continue with my battle plan. As long as I have space I will 5foot step and Eldritch Blast. If I crit please take the next in line. I will target the one with the lowest init first. Just in case, I will roll some concentration checks as well.

Blast Dmg [roll1]
Blast [roll2] Dmg [roll3]
Blast [roll4] Dmg [roll5]
Blast [roll6] Dmg [roll7]
Blast [roll8] Dmg [roll9]
Blast [roll10] Dmg [roll11]
Blast [roll12] Dmg [roll13]
Blast [roll14] Dmg [roll15]
Blast [roll16] Dmg [roll17]
Blast [roll18] Dmg [roll19]
Blast [roll20] Dmg [roll21]
Blast [roll22] Dmg [roll23]
Blast [roll24] Dmg [roll25]
Blast [roll26] Dmg [roll27]
Blast [roll28] Dmg [roll29]
Blast [roll30] Dmg [roll31]
Blast [roll32] Dmg [roll33]
Blast [roll34] Dmg [roll35]
Blast [roll36] Dmg [roll37]
Blast [roll38] Dmg [roll39]

Concentration [roll]1d20+6
Concentration 1d20+6
Concentration 1d20+6
Concentration 1d20+6
Concentration 1d20+6
Concentration 1d20+6
Concentration 1d20+6
Concentration 1d20+6
Concentration 1d20+6
Concentration 1d20+6
Concentration 1d20+6
Concentration 1d20+6

[Dax Thura]

Stupid concentration checks.

Concentration [roll0]
Concentration [roll1]
Concentration [roll2]
Concentration [roll3]
Concentration [roll4]
Concentration [roll5]
Concentration [roll6]
Concentration [roll7]
Concentration [roll8]
Concentration [roll9]
Concentration [roll10]
Concentration [roll11]

[Tyndmyr]

Round 1: You miss.

Bats:
[roll0]
[roll1]
[roll2]
[roll3]
[roll4]

Round 2: You miss.

Bats:
[roll5]
[roll6]
[roll7]
[roll8]
[roll9]

Round 3: You miss.

Bats:
[roll10]
[roll11]
[roll12]
[roll13]
[roll14]

Round 4: You drop one.

Bats:
[roll15]
[roll16]
[roll17]
[roll18]


Round 5: You miss.

Bats:
[roll19]
[roll20]
[roll21]
[roll22]

Round 6: You drop one.

Bats:
[roll23]
[roll24]
[roll25]

Round 7: You drop one.

Bats:
[roll26]
[roll27]

Round 8: You miss.

Bats:
[roll28]
[roll29]

Round 9: You drop one.

Bats:
[roll30]

Round 10: You finish em off.

XP: +150.

[Dax Thura]

I am at 0 hit points. I will not perform an action that would cause me to go to negative hit points. I plan to go back to the starting room, shut the door and use a spear, there should be one along the way, or my morningstar to bar the door. I will rest a day to regain hit points. Again, I won't take an action if it will cause me to go to negatives. Since the damage from the bats is non lethal, I get back 1HP per hour, so after 8 hours, I am healed from them. I should also get back 1HP from resting for 8 hours. Anything exciting happen during that time? Do I effectively bar the last door?

[Tyndmyr]

Shouldn't be a problem. I don't believe you start bleeding out from non-lethal anyhow.

The first hour, you hear a strange buzzing to the south. The remainder of the time, you hear nothing suspicious.

Edit: Yes, you do manage to get the spear into the sockets for the bar, and it looks like it'll hold.


DM info: Random encounter information.

Hour 1: Giant bee, south.
Hour 2: Nothing.
Hour 3: Nothing.
Hour 4: Nothing.
Hour 5: Nothing.
Hour 6: Constrictor snake, north. Neither Alswell nor the kobolds know it's there. If ignored for long enough, it'll probably try to eat kobolds.
Hour 7: Orcs patrol of 4 goes up and down the central hallway. Alswell didn't hear them(woohoo, nat 1).
Hour 8: Nothing.

[Dax Thura]

How much time has passed including my searches and combats? 10 hours?
I'll undue the South door and make sure that the rooms I've cleared out are still safe. I'm wary of that buzzing I heard so many hours ago.

Some rolls just in case
MS [roll0]
HS [roll1]
Listen [roll2]
Spot [roll3]
MS [roll4]
HS [roll5]

Init [roll6]
Blast [roll7] Dmg [roll8]
Blast [roll9] Dmg [roll10]

[Tyndmyr]

Probably not even 9 hrs yet. Searches and combat take surprisingly little time unless you're a fan of taking twenty for everything.

You open the door to the hallway leading south, and you see a giant bee ambling slowly along the ceiling(5ft up). Up to you whatcha do with it.

Init, if you decide to nuke it, and it doesn't die right off: [roll0]

[Dax Thura]

Please use the rolls from my last post.
Here are a few more rolls just in case though.
Blast [roll0] Dmg [roll1]
Blast [roll2] Dmg [roll3]
Blast [roll4] Dmg [roll5]

[Tyndmyr]

Touch of 12, so first shot misses, rousing the bee into action.

[roll0]
Dmg: [roll1] + poison(DC11 fort)

[Tyndmyr]

You land a hit, damaging the bee.

[roll0]
Dmg: [roll1] + poison(DC11 fort)

Nother hit.

[roll2]
Dmg: [roll3] + poison(DC11 fort)

And the bee takes another blast and dies.

[Tyndmyr]

If hit multiple times, only take one save(they only have one stinger).

Primary damage: [roll0] Con. Secondary damage will be the same, though you'll get another save.

[Dax Thura]

I was hit twice for 6 damage leaving me at 3 hit points.
Fort Save [roll0]

[Tyndmyr]

Only count the first hit. It's a special rule of the bee that since it only has one stinger, it can only sting once, and after that, slowly, helplessly dies.

+150 XP. No goods save for a small amount of honey deposited on the wall. If you collect it, it'll extend your trail rations by 1 day.

[Dax Thura]

Ok, I'll collect the honey.
I'll go to the south door in the room of the kobold sorcerer formerly known as sorc (O,2) and listen. I'll open it if it sounds like there's only one opponent in the room. I plan to continue with the 'scoot and shoot' tactic.
MS [roll0]
Listen [roll1]
Initiatve [roll2]
Blast [roll3] Dmg [roll4]
Blast [roll5] Dmg [roll6]

[Tyndmyr]

Nothing heard, so you open it, ready to blast. Nothing inside the room, however, it appears just as you left it.

[Dax Thura]

I haven't done this room yet. After taking on the Sorc, the kobold sorcerer, I fought the 4 kobold zombies, then the bats in O,6. I believe that this should be a new room for me.

[Tyndmyr]

My bad, thought you were listening at the door of the sorc's room.

Here you go:

You enter a 15ft by 15ft room, with two Orcs inside(S5, Q6). There is a door on the far side. You didn't hear them in advance, but apparently, they didn't hear you either. You have surprise.

Init for them:
[roll0]
[roll1]

[Dax Thura]

I am so dead.

Init [roll0]

[Thelas]

You have surprise, take your half-action.

[Dax Thura]

I'll run, shutting doors behind me until I get to the starting room where I can bar the door as I did while I was resting.

[Tyndmyr]

Your closing the door, followed by running, definitely alerted them. You hear them following behind you, but your lead is sufficient to reach the room and bar the door just before they slam against it.

[Dax Thura]

Whew! Ok I'll wait for a couple of hours for them to give up. Then I'll listen at the door to see if they are still there.

Listen [roll0]

[Tyndmyr]

You hear both of them(good check!). One apparently is still near the door, and the other is further within the hallway.

DM Info: There is one orc waiting with a readied action outside this door, the other orc is waiting at the far end of the hallway, readying an action at the other door.

[Dax Thura]

Ok, well screw them. I'll leave that door barred and go north.

Listen [roll0]
Move Silent [roll1]
Init [roll2]
Blast [roll3] Dmg [roll4]
Blast [roll5] Dmg [roll6]

[Tyndmyr]

Hearing nothing at the north door, you pop it open.

You enter a 10ft wide room, 30 ft long, with another wooden door on the far side. In the room is four kobolds(F1, E1, E2, C2). A small fire is flickering on the floor(D2)
They had no idea you were coming, so the nearest(F1) dies in the surprise round.

Init for the remaining three, in order.
[roll0]
[roll1]
[roll2]

[Tyndmyr]

E1 and E2 go before you, and move up to H1 and H2 respectively. The kobold in H2 does so via charge.

E1 Kobold(you get partial cover, +4 AC, against him, due to fighting through the doorway)
Spear:[roll0]
Dmg:
[roll1]

E3 Kobold(Charging)
Spear:[roll2]
Dmg:
[roll3]

Your Round 1 shot is a miss.

C2 kobold takes a pop at you with his sling.(you get +4 AC against him, due to being in melee)
Sling:[roll4]
Dmg:
[roll5]

Round 2:

E1 Kobold(you get partial cover, +4 AC, against him, due to fighting through the doorway)
Spear:[roll6]
Dmg:
[roll7]

E3 Kobold
Spear:[roll8]
Dmg:
[roll9]

Your go.

[Dax Thura]

I will lay down and begin to bleed out. Thank you very much.

[Thelas]

Coup de grace, coup de grace, coup de grace.

[roll0] and Fort 10 + damage dealt or die.
[roll1] and Fort 10 + damage dealt or die.
[roll2] and Fort 10 + damage dealt or die.

Just making the death official here.