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<blockquote data-quote="Goonalan" data-source="post: 6115022" data-attributes="member: 16069"><p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 18px">Let's Play #2 Goodman Games DCC53 </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 18px">Sellswords of Punjar (Level 1)</span></p><p></p><p>Session 2.</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8972445538/" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3820/8972445538_4973045b0a_c.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Encounter #6 Area 1-12 Zeb'oltha the Demon-Bound.</p><p></p><p>[sblock=The Map]</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8533055070/" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8506/8533055070_ddf03918fe_o.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center">Zeb’oltha’s lair is in area 1-12 on the map.</p><p></p><p>[/sblock]</p><p></p><p>There’s nothing of interest to be found in the store room, the guys press on- there’s only one exit, a door which leads in to a larger shadowy chamber, a bunk room (Area 1-11 on the Map).</p><p></p><p>There's a light ahead however, Riardon creeps forward- he's the stealthiest of the bunch, through a makeshift bunk room to an open doorway on the far side, the source of the light. The eladrin spies beyond a foul and dirty laboratory inhabited by a pair of near-naked waddling humans, seemingly wearing only diapers, and an equally fat male tiefling.</p><p></p><p>The trio are conducting some manner of foul experiment.</p><p></p><p>Riardon doesn’t hang about, the ranger returns to his companions and relays this new information. There follows a brief discussion- a shoot first ask questions later policy is decided upon, although Corrin’s not happy- he’s out-voted.</p><p></p><p>The players are feeling a little fragile at this point- they figure anything could kill them in here, insightful.</p><p></p><p>Moments later the guys are at the doorway to the chamber, ready to launch their attacks.</p><p></p><p>The Bad Guys... 375 XP Level 1 Encounter.</p><p>Human Eunuch Bodyguard Level 1 Soldier x2</p><p>Zeb'oltha, Tiefling Warlock Level 4 Artillery</p><p></p><p>[sblock=The Monster Manual]</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8660303231/" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8116/8660303231_ae3f2bf87c_o.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8660301291/" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8113/8660301291_eb61dc655d_o.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>[/sblock]</p><p></p><p>Corrin dashes in to the chamber, to the closest of the waddling humans, and lashes out cutting the blubbering fellow- the eunuch screams- falsetto, Corrin attempts to make himself heard over the horrendous wailing of his victim- calling for the trio of bad guys to surrender.</p><p></p><p>There’s a moment when everything stops.</p><p></p><p>Then the fat tiefling yells-</p><p></p><p>“Destroy them all…”</p><p></p><p>Moments later the bleeding eunuch is bloodied, actually scorched as Tira delivers her Eldritch Blast- the volume of the eunuch’s screams goes up several notches.</p><p></p><p>Riardon’s arrow flies wide, perhaps an attempt to shut the human up. Kathra closes in on the action, moving towards the other near-naked human bodyguard.</p><p></p><p>Erais mumbles and points and the screeching eunuch suddenly looks terrified, the waddling human cuts and runs- overcome by fear, Corrin slices again and cuts him down.</p><p></p><p>The fat tiefling- Zeb’oltha, continues to shout in a fury, ordering the remaining eunuch to “kill the interlopers!”</p><p></p><p>The fat human obeys immediately, grabbing up a spiked chain from a workbench, it rushes forward and lashes out at Corrin- smashing the halfling down, leaving Corrin sprawling on the floor.</p><p></p><p>But not for long, the paladin leaps to his feet, momentarily embarrassed but still healthy- he charges at the fat tiefling and cuts the fellow, issuing his Divine Challenge while again yelling for his foes to surrender.</p><p></p><p>Tira follows up with her Witchfire, the remaining eunuch staggers scorched and bloodied, and again Riardon fires and misses.</p><p></p><p>The fat tiefling leader shifts back a little and with his skull-topped rod unleashes hell- on Corrin, Flames Of Phlegathos engulf the halfling paladin, Corrin collapses- dying.</p><p></p><p>Corrin takes 24 fire damage, reducing him to -7 hit points, what’s worse he’s also taking ongoing 5 fire damage, the adventurers need to act quickly to save their companion.</p><p></p><p>[sblock=Zeb’oltha, the fat Tiefling Warlock]</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8531944953/" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8242/8531944953_be8d3aebc1_o.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>[/sblock]</p><p></p><p>Kathra dashes to the remaining eunuch and cuts hard, somehow the fat human manages to avoid the dwarf’s warhammer, but not however Erais’ Lance of Faith which burns a hole through the eunuch’s gut, the second fat man falls dead.</p><p></p><p>Erais moves forward and muttering a prayer- Corrin’s eyes flutter open, the halfling is saved.</p><p></p><p>But is still on fire, the paladin staggers to his feet, takes a brief moment to get his Second Wind and then screams at the fat tiefling, now sans his bodyguards, to surrender or else meet his unmaker.</p><p></p><p>Zeb’oltha smirks and shakes his head- makes ready to unleash another spell, a moment later the tiefling has to scurry to avoid Tira’s Ray of Frost, he’s just quick enough.</p><p></p><p>Riardon fires.</p><p></p><p>Riardon misses.</p><p></p><p>Yet again.</p><p></p><p>Zeb’oltha shuffles back in to the action, grabs out with his hand, Corrin manages however to avoid the evil warlock’s Diabolic Grasp attack.</p><p></p><p>Kathra bustles over- swings again with her warhammer but is way off target, as is Erais with another radiant lance.</p><p></p><p>Corrin still burns, although not for much longer- the flames at last are dying down, the halfling delivers his Holy Strike and this time it’s the fat tiefling’s turn to scream.</p><p></p><p>Tira tries again with her Eyebite attack but Zeb’oltha resists her power.</p><p></p><p>Riardon fires and…</p><p></p><p>Misses.</p><p></p><p>Riardon has made four attack rolls so far, the highest of which has been an unadjusted '6'.</p><p></p><p>Zeb’oltha rises to his full height and calls down words of dark power- his Hellish Rebuke, Corrin is suddenly engulfed once more in flame, the halfling’s smile slips as he slams in to the ground.</p><p></p><p>Corrin is back to dying, down to -4 hit points.</p><p></p><p>Kathra is less than pleased, the dwarf slams her warhammer in to Zeb’oltha, at the same moment intense flames suddenly engulf Corrin again. The halfling opens his eyes, gasps and speaks-</p><p></p><p>“No prisoners!”</p><p></p><p>Then flails his limbs briefly, and dies.</p><p></p><p>Zeb’oltha’s Hellish Rebuke delivers another 10 points of fire damage to Corrin when Kathra hits him with her warhammer, thus reducing Corrin to -14 hit points, which is beyond his negative bloodied value (-13), Corrin is really dead.</p><p></p><p>“You did that!”</p><p></p><p>Zeb’oltha grins at Kathra.</p><p></p><p>There follows a brief interlude for the players to throw things- dice, miniatures etc.</p><p></p><p>The rule is fully explained to Iain, who plays Corrin, it turns out he did know the rule but... he's less than happy.</p><p></p><p>It should be noted that Iain was 'botting' Kathra for the above, he has in effect, killed his own PC.</p><p></p><p>Iain is now playing Kathra full time, and is out for vengeance.</p><p></p><p>Back to the action.</p><p></p><p>“Kill it!”</p><p></p><p>The Sunlord screams as another radiant beam fails to contact with the now grinning Zeb’oltha. Tira’s Cursed Eyebite however strikes home, Zeb’oltha screams and staggers- bloodied.</p><p></p><p>The fat tiefling screams for the adventurers to allow him to surrender.</p><p></p><p>His pleas fall on deaf ears.</p><p></p><p>Riardon fires.</p><p></p><p>And hits…</p><p></p><p>Glory be, the fat tiefling clutches at the wound and staggers some more.</p><p></p><p>Screams again to be allowed to surrender.</p><p></p><p>Kathra moves up close, and then shakes her head.</p><p></p><p>Zeb’oltha runs.</p><p></p><p>Kathra smashes her warhammer in to the fleeing tiefling warlock’s back- flattening the fat freak, killing him dead.</p><p></p><p>The dwarf makes sure.</p><p></p><p>And Iain smiles at last.</p><p></p><p>375 XP Level 1 Encounter.</p><p>Human Eunuch Bodyguard Level 1 Soldier x2</p><p>Zeb'oltha, Tiefling Warlock Level 4 Artillery</p><p></p><p>Comment: And that's the third PC down in only six encounters, only four of which were combat encounters, bad dice- naughty dice, tee-hee-hee.</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8972833362/" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7326/8972833362_1848510ba7_c.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Corrin's stuff is duly ransacked, his Potion of Healing taken by Kathra, his +1 Short Sword taken as party spoils. We had one extra character in-game already- five PCs with only four players, Dave's not returned to the fold. Therefore Ian (who guided Corrin to an early grave) takes control of Kathra.</p><p></p><p>The PCs go on to ransack Zeb'oltha's quarters and discover all manner of odd things, including a Scythe made from the fused (partial) skeleton of a Bone Devil, an unhatched, and still warm, (pseudo-dragon) egg, a set of +1 Cloth Armour (covered in all manner of mystical sigils- and blood/food stains), and a skull topped Rod allows the wielder to re-use already cast Encounter powers (it has a finite number of charges). Quite a haul- oh and don't Goodman Games do interesting treasures (and fluff) much better than Wizards.</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8971647641/" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5463/8971647641_0e043389db_o.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center">Tira now with Zeb's Skull-Topped Magical Rod tucked in her belt.</p><p></p><p>Kathra eats the egg- no really; Iain is channeling Dave at this point.</p><p></p><p>Sated and rested, the PCs move on, head out of the only door and shamble across a dirty courtyard, it’s raining still, they head towards a dilapidated warehouse like structure.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Goonalan, post: 6115022, member: 16069"] [CENTER][SIZE="5"]Let's Play #2 Goodman Games DCC53 Sellswords of Punjar (Level 1)[/SIZE][/CENTER] Session 2. [CENTER][url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8972445538/][img]http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3820/8972445538_4973045b0a_c.jpg[/img][/url][/CENTER] Encounter #6 Area 1-12 Zeb'oltha the Demon-Bound. [sblock=The Map] [CENTER][url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8533055070/][img]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8506/8533055070_ddf03918fe_o.jpg[/img][/url] Zeb’oltha’s lair is in area 1-12 on the map.[/CENTER] [/sblock] There’s nothing of interest to be found in the store room, the guys press on- there’s only one exit, a door which leads in to a larger shadowy chamber, a bunk room (Area 1-11 on the Map). There's a light ahead however, Riardon creeps forward- he's the stealthiest of the bunch, through a makeshift bunk room to an open doorway on the far side, the source of the light. The eladrin spies beyond a foul and dirty laboratory inhabited by a pair of near-naked waddling humans, seemingly wearing only diapers, and an equally fat male tiefling. The trio are conducting some manner of foul experiment. Riardon doesn’t hang about, the ranger returns to his companions and relays this new information. There follows a brief discussion- a shoot first ask questions later policy is decided upon, although Corrin’s not happy- he’s out-voted. The players are feeling a little fragile at this point- they figure anything could kill them in here, insightful. Moments later the guys are at the doorway to the chamber, ready to launch their attacks. The Bad Guys... 375 XP Level 1 Encounter. Human Eunuch Bodyguard Level 1 Soldier x2 Zeb'oltha, Tiefling Warlock Level 4 Artillery [sblock=The Monster Manual] [CENTER][url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8660303231/][img]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8116/8660303231_ae3f2bf87c_o.png[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8660301291/][img]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8113/8660301291_eb61dc655d_o.png[/img][/url][/CENTER] [/sblock] Corrin dashes in to the chamber, to the closest of the waddling humans, and lashes out cutting the blubbering fellow- the eunuch screams- falsetto, Corrin attempts to make himself heard over the horrendous wailing of his victim- calling for the trio of bad guys to surrender. There’s a moment when everything stops. Then the fat tiefling yells- “Destroy them all…” Moments later the bleeding eunuch is bloodied, actually scorched as Tira delivers her Eldritch Blast- the volume of the eunuch’s screams goes up several notches. Riardon’s arrow flies wide, perhaps an attempt to shut the human up. Kathra closes in on the action, moving towards the other near-naked human bodyguard. Erais mumbles and points and the screeching eunuch suddenly looks terrified, the waddling human cuts and runs- overcome by fear, Corrin slices again and cuts him down. The fat tiefling- Zeb’oltha, continues to shout in a fury, ordering the remaining eunuch to “kill the interlopers!” The fat human obeys immediately, grabbing up a spiked chain from a workbench, it rushes forward and lashes out at Corrin- smashing the halfling down, leaving Corrin sprawling on the floor. But not for long, the paladin leaps to his feet, momentarily embarrassed but still healthy- he charges at the fat tiefling and cuts the fellow, issuing his Divine Challenge while again yelling for his foes to surrender. Tira follows up with her Witchfire, the remaining eunuch staggers scorched and bloodied, and again Riardon fires and misses. The fat tiefling leader shifts back a little and with his skull-topped rod unleashes hell- on Corrin, Flames Of Phlegathos engulf the halfling paladin, Corrin collapses- dying. Corrin takes 24 fire damage, reducing him to -7 hit points, what’s worse he’s also taking ongoing 5 fire damage, the adventurers need to act quickly to save their companion. [sblock=Zeb’oltha, the fat Tiefling Warlock] [CENTER][url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8531944953/][img]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8242/8531944953_be8d3aebc1_o.jpg[/img][/url][/CENTER] [/sblock] Kathra dashes to the remaining eunuch and cuts hard, somehow the fat human manages to avoid the dwarf’s warhammer, but not however Erais’ Lance of Faith which burns a hole through the eunuch’s gut, the second fat man falls dead. Erais moves forward and muttering a prayer- Corrin’s eyes flutter open, the halfling is saved. But is still on fire, the paladin staggers to his feet, takes a brief moment to get his Second Wind and then screams at the fat tiefling, now sans his bodyguards, to surrender or else meet his unmaker. Zeb’oltha smirks and shakes his head- makes ready to unleash another spell, a moment later the tiefling has to scurry to avoid Tira’s Ray of Frost, he’s just quick enough. Riardon fires. Riardon misses. Yet again. Zeb’oltha shuffles back in to the action, grabs out with his hand, Corrin manages however to avoid the evil warlock’s Diabolic Grasp attack. Kathra bustles over- swings again with her warhammer but is way off target, as is Erais with another radiant lance. Corrin still burns, although not for much longer- the flames at last are dying down, the halfling delivers his Holy Strike and this time it’s the fat tiefling’s turn to scream. Tira tries again with her Eyebite attack but Zeb’oltha resists her power. Riardon fires and… Misses. Riardon has made four attack rolls so far, the highest of which has been an unadjusted '6'. Zeb’oltha rises to his full height and calls down words of dark power- his Hellish Rebuke, Corrin is suddenly engulfed once more in flame, the halfling’s smile slips as he slams in to the ground. Corrin is back to dying, down to -4 hit points. Kathra is less than pleased, the dwarf slams her warhammer in to Zeb’oltha, at the same moment intense flames suddenly engulf Corrin again. The halfling opens his eyes, gasps and speaks- “No prisoners!” Then flails his limbs briefly, and dies. Zeb’oltha’s Hellish Rebuke delivers another 10 points of fire damage to Corrin when Kathra hits him with her warhammer, thus reducing Corrin to -14 hit points, which is beyond his negative bloodied value (-13), Corrin is really dead. “You did that!” Zeb’oltha grins at Kathra. There follows a brief interlude for the players to throw things- dice, miniatures etc. The rule is fully explained to Iain, who plays Corrin, it turns out he did know the rule but... he's less than happy. It should be noted that Iain was 'botting' Kathra for the above, he has in effect, killed his own PC. Iain is now playing Kathra full time, and is out for vengeance. Back to the action. “Kill it!” The Sunlord screams as another radiant beam fails to contact with the now grinning Zeb’oltha. Tira’s Cursed Eyebite however strikes home, Zeb’oltha screams and staggers- bloodied. The fat tiefling screams for the adventurers to allow him to surrender. His pleas fall on deaf ears. Riardon fires. And hits… Glory be, the fat tiefling clutches at the wound and staggers some more. Screams again to be allowed to surrender. Kathra moves up close, and then shakes her head. Zeb’oltha runs. Kathra smashes her warhammer in to the fleeing tiefling warlock’s back- flattening the fat freak, killing him dead. The dwarf makes sure. And Iain smiles at last. 375 XP Level 1 Encounter. Human Eunuch Bodyguard Level 1 Soldier x2 Zeb'oltha, Tiefling Warlock Level 4 Artillery Comment: And that's the third PC down in only six encounters, only four of which were combat encounters, bad dice- naughty dice, tee-hee-hee. [CENTER][url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8972833362/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7326/8972833362_1848510ba7_c.jpg[/img][/url][/CENTER] Corrin's stuff is duly ransacked, his Potion of Healing taken by Kathra, his +1 Short Sword taken as party spoils. We had one extra character in-game already- five PCs with only four players, Dave's not returned to the fold. Therefore Ian (who guided Corrin to an early grave) takes control of Kathra. The PCs go on to ransack Zeb'oltha's quarters and discover all manner of odd things, including a Scythe made from the fused (partial) skeleton of a Bone Devil, an unhatched, and still warm, (pseudo-dragon) egg, a set of +1 Cloth Armour (covered in all manner of mystical sigils- and blood/food stains), and a skull topped Rod allows the wielder to re-use already cast Encounter powers (it has a finite number of charges). Quite a haul- oh and don't Goodman Games do interesting treasures (and fluff) much better than Wizards. [CENTER][url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8971647641/][img]http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5463/8971647641_0e043389db_o.png[/img][/url] Tira now with Zeb's Skull-Topped Magical Rod tucked in her belt.[/CENTER] Kathra eats the egg- no really; Iain is channeling Dave at this point. Sated and rested, the PCs move on, head out of the only door and shamble across a dirty courtyard, it’s raining still, they head towards a dilapidated warehouse like structure. 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