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JNAProductions

2016-12-16, 11:18 PM

Inside is a room, 80' long by 20' wide, with a row of pillars down the middle. The longer walls each have two passages leading off, while there is a door on the far (short) wall.

The floor is an illusion-there's an outer perimeter of solid flooring, about 5' wide, but the inner square is non-existent.

2D8HP

2016-12-16, 11:54 PM

Drake Stormwind (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=867107)
[roll0]

Dimers

2016-12-17, 01:20 AM

As Drake opens the door, the gangly Angband glances around with distant curiousity, awkwardly holding his rough weapon between arm and body as he holds up a small ball of flame.

Investigation: [roll0]

He steps in and says quietly to his companions, "Anyone have a favorite kind of door?"

Vegan Squirrel

2016-12-17, 01:53 AM

Kolbrim quietly follows the others up to the doorway, peering in.

"Here goes."

[roll0]

Samshiir

2016-12-17, 02:14 AM

Dymian stands with his mace and shield at the ready, prepared in case anything goes wrong.

Investigation for Dymian: [roll0]

The Walrus

2016-12-17, 02:23 AM

Carlo peered into the entrance of the cultist lair, squinting to make out details from the dim light available. In response to Angband's question, he muttered "I prefer the ones closest to the exit, myself."

Then, by the firelight from the mystic's hand, he noticed something quite peculiar. In a slightly louder voice, he said "Wait. The shadows the pillars are casting on the floor don't look right to me. I think the whole floor might be an illusion, save maybe a few feet around the edges of the room."

Vegan Squirrel

2016-12-17, 12:11 PM

"An illusion?" Kolbrim looks at the floor suspiciously. Maybe this cult was a bit more sophisticated than he'd anticipated.

He glances about the area before the door for any rocks or pebbles, so he can throw one onto the evidently illusory floor.

JNAProductions

2016-12-17, 12:55 PM

Kolbrim finds a few scraps of branch without much difficulty, and throws them onto the floor. They clatter off the first few feet, but when they roll more than 5' forwards, they drop through the floor, making a thunk noise not long after they fall.

Vegan Squirrel

2016-12-17, 01:45 PM

Kolbrim gulps. "Okay, let's stick to the walls, and be alert for surprises."

He eyes the walls carefully before stepping out into the room. "Left?"

[roll0]

The Walrus

2016-12-17, 03:52 PM

"First door on the left, then. Would any of you care to lead the way?" Carlo asked, hoping that one of his more heavily armed companions would go first.

Samshiir

2016-12-17, 06:46 PM

"I've got this." Dymian says as he prepares his weapon and shield. He moves to the first door on the left and opens it.

2D8HP

2016-12-17, 07:17 PM

Drake (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=867107).
follows Dymian

JNAProductions

2016-12-17, 07:20 PM

There weren't actually doors there. But okay, doors are there.

Opening the door reveals a 30' long passage, 10' wide, with four men walking towards you. They shout in alarm, seeing you, and begin to draw weapons, dropping the sacks they were carrying.

Initiative time!

[roll0] for the cultists.

Also, DM notes. Do not read!

Each Cultist has 10 GP on them. In addition, the sacks contain:
2100 CP
1050 SP
70 GP
7 50 GP Gems (Bloodstones)

And two cultists each have one Potion of Healing.

2D8HP

2016-12-17, 07:42 PM

Drake
AC:14, HP:28, INT:+2, Perception:14 (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=867107).
Swings his greatsword[B]
Initiative:[roll0]
Attack:[roll1]
Damage:[roll2]

[B]

Samshiir

2016-12-17, 07:50 PM

[roll0]
10minreq

Vegan Squirrel

2016-12-17, 09:34 PM

As soon as he notices the four men drawing weapons, Kolbrim slinks behind the door for cover. He draws his rapier and hopes to surprise one of their foes as he comes past the threshold.

[roll0]
[roll1]
Do what you want with the stealth, I know people rule things differently. Obviously I'm aiming to gain a sneak attack opportunity.

JNAProductions

2016-12-17, 09:59 PM

15-Kolbrim
9 Plus-Dymian
9 Minus-Enemy
8-Drake

Samshiir

2016-12-17, 10:03 PM

Dymian moves forward to engage the closest enemy.

Morningstar attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

JNAProductions

2016-12-17, 10:06 PM

The cultist dodges aside, and retaliates, along with his three buddies.

[roll0]
[roll1]

[roll2]
[roll3]

[roll4]
[roll5]

[roll6]
[roll7]

The Walrus

2016-12-17, 10:36 PM

For a second, Carlo hesitated, unsure of what to do without any weapons, and uncertain if he should use any of his god's precious magic yet. Then, taking in the situation, he decided to see if he could lure at least one of the cultists into Kolbrim's ambush.

"Hold them off! One spell, and they're finished!" Carlo yelled towards Drake and Dymian, then retreated to a position in the 80'x20' room that the cultists would have to pass by the door Kolbrim was hiding behind to reach. Next, he began intoning the most ominous, magical sounding gobbledygook he could muster in a loud voice, hoping that at least one of the cultists would come attack the poor, unarmed, unarmored caster.

[roll0]

Dimers

2016-12-18, 12:11 AM

Initiative: [roll0]
Roll to hit a cultist with produce flame: [roll1] for [roll2] fire damage. Doesn't matter which one, first through the door is fine.

Surprised by the unanticipated rush, Angband takes a long step back away from the doorway and whips his arm forward as if trying to shake off a sticky lump. The fire leaves his hand and hurls toward a cultist. But the mystic's morningstar drops to the floor with a klank, momentarily ignored.

JNAProductions

2016-12-18, 11:49 AM

One of the cultists goes down to the firey blast, while the second dies to Drake's greatsword. The last two, seeming a bit panicked, begin to flee, dashing down the hall, stopping only to pick up the sacks they dropped earlier.

One of the survivors fumbles for some keys, while the other goads him on, saying "Come on, come on, before the mage kills us!"

They are now directly at the door at the end of the hall.

Disengaging to avoid any AoO.

2D8HP

2016-12-18, 02:36 PM

By any means fair or foul
Drake
AC:14, HP:28, INT:+2, Perception:14 (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=867107)
wants those sacks! So he chases down the cultists and swings his greatsword
Initiative:[roll0]
Attack:[roll1]
Damage:[roll2] Break yourself before you wreck yourself!

Vegan Squirrel

2016-12-18, 05:45 PM

Seeing his comrades quickly dispatch the now fleeing cultists, Kolbrim feels a little silly for expecting a chance to spring into action with an ambush. Cursing himself for not having a crossbow or something on hand, the rogue darts to the body of the nearest slain cultist, checking him for any ranged weapons.

If you need a roll, here it is: [roll0].
+2 if it's Perception, -1 if it's Investigation.
That's probably a bit much for the Use an Object action...
But if it's not, he'll do all that as a bonus action thanks to Fast Hands, and then get off a shot at one of the cultists with any ranged weapon he finds.

JNAProductions

2016-12-18, 05:54 PM

2D8HP

2016-12-18, 09:27 PM

Drake
AC:14, HP:28, INT:+2, Perception:14
(http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=867107)
Tries diplomacy

Surrender or die!

Dimers

2016-12-19, 01:40 AM

Angband retrieves his fallen weapon and jogs after Drake. He arrives at the corridor's end while Drake is calling for surrender. "Yesssss ... surrender is acceptable." His stance makes it clear that the 'or die' part would also be fine, whichever the cultist prefers.

Attempting to aid Drake. If that wants an Intimidate skill roll, mine's [roll0]. I'm not very convincing by nature. It's that whole "doesn't do well with humans" thing.

The Walrus

2016-12-19, 08:03 AM

Ceasing his chant, Carlo ventured around the corner and took in the scene. After hearing his companions' demands for surrender, he added in his own.

"I am a cleric of the god Risus," Carlo said, and displayed his holy amulet as proof. The amulet had an image of a plague mask with a goofy, teeth filled grin on it. Some people, Carlos had learned, considered the symbol to be a little creepy, but maybe that would help him build rapport with the cultist- they liked creepy things, right?

"Risus is a kind god of medicine and comedy. If you surrender to us, I promise you'll be shown mercy."

[roll0]

JNAProductions

2016-12-19, 11:15 AM

The cultist looks at the various people encroaching on him. He swallows, and then suddenly lashes out with his scimitar-towards himself, aiming to gut himself.

Vegan Squirrel

2016-12-19, 05:08 PM

Kolbrim doesn't speak up or anything; he's fine with this cultist finishing himself. It's a much better alternative than running off to alert the rest of the cult.

The thief instead makes his way to the other bodies. He's still hoping to find at least a dagger, or something he can throw, but he'll happily pocket any change he finds.

For future reference, should we roll whenever we search a body?
[roll0]
+2 for Perception, -1 for Investigation

JNAProductions

2016-12-19, 07:49 PM

Nah. Searching a body is pretty easy. If you want to go whole-hog in depth, then roll, but cursory searches, through pockets and such, requires no check.

You find:
2100 CP
1050 SP
110 GP
7 50 GP Gems (Bloodstones)
And two potions of Healing.

The Walrus

2016-12-19, 11:26 PM

Carlo sighed. If only certain members of his own church had that much devotion...

Although the cleric didn't really feel like trying to grapple the cultist's scimitar away from him, he still felt as if he should do something, so he grabbed one of the scimitars dropped by the other cultists and started cutting one of the corpses' uniforms up into bandages on the off chance he might be able to save the guy after he spilled his own guts.

JNAProductions

2016-12-19, 11:26 PM

Make a Medicine Check, DC 15. Success will stabilize the poor bugger, failure will let him die.

Dimers

2016-12-20, 05:22 AM

"Hm. I don't understand this creature's disagreement with living, nor your disagreement with his suicide," Angband comments as Carlo starts working. "But to each their own. If you can prevent his death, what will you do with him then? Teach him about your religion? You mentioned you're a priest."

The mystic follows Kolbrim's example and checks the two nearby cultists for useful equipment, collecting the keys as he goes.

The Walrus

2016-12-20, 08:32 PM

Given the materials he had to work with, Carlo thought he did a pretty decent patch-up job on the cultist. While he was working, he mulled over the mystic's question.

"Mmm. My religion tells me to save all those in need of healing, but it's a bit hazy on what to do with people after you've saved them. For the time being, I say we see if we can find a closet somewhere to lock him in, and we can press him for information when he wakes up. Assuming he doesn't choose to just pull off the bandages and die at that time, of course."

Finishing his work, the cleric stood up, still holding onto the scimitar he had cut the bandages with. "Judging by the large sacks these four gents were carrying, it seems likely that that locked room is a storeroom of sorts. We can find a place to hide the wounded one in there, and as for the three dead ones, let's shove them through the illusion floor. If anyone comes looking for these guys, it'll seem a lot creepier if it looks like they've simply vanished."

After another moment's thought, Carlo bent over and picked up a second scimitar.

"You really can't have too many weapons in a situation like this," he muttered.

Dimers

2016-12-22, 01:38 AM

Angband squats down to look at the door's lock and general condition, a little wary of traps now that he's been advised this room might be a place to store valuables. If he sees nothing with a brief inspection, he stands up and opens the way.

Investigation, right? [roll0] If it's supposed to be Perception, add +1.

JNAProductions

2016-12-22, 12:30 PM

The door appears safe, and, upon opening, nothing happens. Beyond the door is a 30' by 30' chamber, with three doors-the one you entered from, and two on on the perpendicular walls. Inside are three cultists, armed with crossbows and scimitars-and it appears they heard the commotion, being ready to fire at Angband the moment the door is opened!

[roll0]
[roll1]

[roll2]
[roll3]

[roll4]
[roll5]

Also, roll iniatitive. [roll6]

JNAProductions

2016-12-22, 01:16 PM

The cultists reload, backing up to the edge of the room, and fire again.

[roll0]
[roll1]

[roll2]
[roll3]

[roll4]
[roll5]

2D8HP

2016-12-22, 03:45 PM

Drake
AC:14, HP:28, INT:+2, Perception:14
(http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=867107)
Maybe it's time to just take our loot and go!

Dimers

2016-12-23, 01:33 AM

Angband grunts with pain as the well-sped bolts dig through his flesh. But he doesn't panic or cower -- he just puts his weapon on the floor, squiggles forward, and mutters some dangerous-sounding words while drawing in the air. A wedge of flame leaps out in an eyeblink, catching the three bowmen almost before they can react.

1st-level burning hands: [roll0] fire damage, Dexterity save DC 13 for half.

Then the mystic backpedals toward his morningstar, blinking quickly at the flash and light smoke to see what results the spell wrought.

Vegan Squirrel

2016-12-23, 11:07 AM

Kolbrim decides it's time to act quickly. As soon as the flames erupt from Angband's spell, Kolbrim charges after them to attack the leftmost cultist. As he passes his allies, he mutters, "there's healing potion in this sack," indicating what he'd liberated from the first group of cultists. Kolbrim had no intention of dying in battle because none of his allies knew there was potion to heal him with. And it's not like he was ever going to withhold the potions, should his companions have need.

When he reaches the cultist, Kolbrim feints once before thrusting his rapier at the cultist's abdomen.

[roll0]
[roll1]

2D8HP

2016-12-23, 11:29 AM

Drake
AC:14, HP:28, INT:+2, Perception:14
(http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=867107)Seeing his teamates react, says a prayer to Tyche

Please! Oh please! Oh please!

And rushes to attack the nearest crossbow holding cultist.

Greatsword
Attack:[roll0]
Damage:[roll1]

The Walrus

2016-12-23, 11:47 AM

Carlo, believing that the room ahead was likely a secluded storeroom, was surprised at the sudden fusillade of projectiles, but was even more amazed that Angband could still concentrate enough to cast a spell after being hit with three crossbow quarrels. After a moment of trying to figure out what was going on, the cleric's instincts kicked in and he rushed forward to help Angband. Awkwardly transferring a scimitar to his left hand to free up his right, Carlo spoke a brief prayer and made a sign in the air before laying a hand on the mystic's shoulder. Then, he moved forward into the room with the bowmen, closing the distance between himself and the rightmost cultist from his perspective.

Casting Cure Wounds with a level one slot: [roll0] hp healed.

JNAProductions

2016-12-23, 01:49 PM

[roll0]

And then, no matter what, one cultist goes down from the stabbing.

Two of the cultists go up in flames, while the third dives out of the way, avoiding the brunt of the fire. He's then quickly skewered, leaving him dead on the ground.

2D8HP

2016-12-23, 02:29 PM

Drake Stormwind (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=867107).
More loot!

JNAProductions

2016-12-23, 02:31 PM

When you search through the Cultists bodies, they each have a scimitar, a crossbow, 18 quarrels, and EP.

[roll0]
[roll1]
[roll2]

That much EP.

The Walrus

2016-12-23, 09:01 PM

Carlo surveyed the three fresh bodies, then plucked the crossbow and bolts from one of them, after tucking his stolen scimitars into his belt.

"If these fellows heard us fighting the last battle, they might have sent someone off to warn other cultists before setting up their ambush. Only thing to do now is keep moving."

The cleric walked to the door on the left wall and put his ear up to it, then listened as carefully as he could.

[roll0]

JNAProductions

2016-12-23, 09:26 PM

You hear nothing.

The Walrus

2016-12-23, 09:38 PM

Turning back to the others, Carlo said, softly, "I can't hear anything. Still, let's get ready in case there's another welcoming party on the other side."

After reloading the cultist's crossbow, Carlo moved to the top right corner of the room and steadied the weapon, aiming at the left door.

Dimers

2016-12-23, 09:57 PM

Angband holds up one hand. "A moment, first. I need to deal with this weapon. Thank you for the body-healing." He goes to the least scorched corpse and rips strips of cloth from its clothing, then fashions a rough sling for his morningstar and puts it over his shoulder. "Better. I'm ready to move on, I think." The mystic cups his hand and whispers for a moment, and another torch-sized dim red flame appears in his palm.

2D8HP

2016-12-23, 11:00 PM

Drake (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=867107).
loads and readies a crossbow, and briefly strokes some dice on a string that is around his neck.

Please smile on us oh Lady

Vegan Squirrel

2016-12-24, 12:39 PM

Kolbrim seizes the crossbow and bolts from the body of the cultist he skewered. Then he follows Carlo's lead, setting up a shot towards the door on the left.

2D8HP

2016-12-28, 08:45 PM

Drake (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=867107).

I'll try to open the door, if someone will take this crossbow

The Walrus

2016-12-29, 08:51 PM

"I'll take that, then. If my scimitar has a friend, my crossbow should, too." After retrieving the crossbow, Carlo retook his former position, leaning the new crossbow up against the wall beside him.

2D8HP

2016-12-29, 09:47 PM

Drake (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=867107).
Mumbles a prayer, and fearfully opens the door.

JNAProductions

2016-12-29, 10:32 PM

[roll0]
[roll1]

[roll2]
[roll3]

[roll4]
[roll5]

Three crossbow bolts fire out as one, as the cultists let loose war cries now that their enemy is in sight and silence is no longer needed.

The Walrus

2016-12-31, 05:34 PM

As soon as he had a clear shot through the door, Carlo fired his crossbow at one of the cultists, then ducked down to switch the crossbow he was holding for the loaded one.

Attack roll:[roll0]
Damage: [roll1]
Critical Damage: [roll2]

2D8HP

2016-12-31, 10:31 PM

Struck by a crossbow bolt
Drake
AC:14, HP:22, INT:+2, Perception:14 (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=867107)
jumps out of the line of fire

Dimers

2016-12-31, 10:53 PM

Seeing the bolts that came ripping through the doorway informs Angband that the new assailants were using crossbows as well -- which means they wouldn't be able to attack him too, if he was quick enough. He scoots to the doorway as Drake retreats and hurls his little ball of fire straight through to see what he can see. Then, sensibly, he steps back out of danger.