Cave of the spiders - Newbie PbP GM

[JimAde]

Initiatives:

Donnybrook 19+4-1(Enlarged) = 23
Lucas 11+7 = 18
Ery 4+4 = 8
Girble 2+5 = 7
Sirius 3+1-1(Enlarged) = 3

Donnybrook, still immense from the effects of Lucas's spell, draws back his bow and fires two arrows at once around the equally big Sirius. Unfortunately, the trick shot seems to be a bit too complicated for him in his current state and the arrows go wide to either side of the barracks entrance.
[sblock]Manyshot attack roll 3+14-4 = 13. Not good enough[/sblock]
Lucas's face is briefly illuminated with a ruddy glow as he fires two bolts of flame at two of the bugbears inside. He hits both targets solidly. One of the bugbears calls out in pain and quickly puts himself out, but the other screams and erupts into flames. He falls back and is suddenly silent.
[sblock]Attack rolls 14+7=21 and 17+7=24, both hit easily. First damage total 13, second 19![/sblock]
Seeing the lead bugbear's dumbfounded expression, Erethinol siezes the opportunity and charges from hiding, striking him an elegant, lethal blow. He hisses quietly and slumps to the side, falling completely off the platform into the darkness below.
[sblock]It's the surprise round and you can reach him with a charge, so I thought you would. Attack roll 17+10+2(charge)=29. Big hit. Damage roll 3+6(including bull's strength)=9+16 points Sneak Attack = 25 damage in one hit. So dead.[/sblock]
Girble casts his spell, feeling the might of Yondalla infuse him even more. He now stands 20 feet behind Ery, who is in the place the lead bugbear would have been.
Sirius chuckles at the plight of the hapless remaining bugbears. All three of them. They all look thoroughly intimidated.

New round. You will keep the same init, the bugbears have a 4, going just before Sirius next round (should they live so long). The bugbears are about 15 feet from Ery, and about 45 feet from the rest of you. Actions? Ferrix, if you want to change Sirius's action from this round, I'll allow it, since things changed so much during the round. If you do, I'll start with that for my next post.

 

[Lord_Raven88]

Pulling out his trusty wand of Magic Missles, Lucas takes aim at the injured Bugbear, speaking the command word "Dulak" he unleashes 2 of the five magic missles at the scorched Bugbear adjusting his aim Lucas sends the remaining 3 magic missles at one of the other Bugbears.

 

[D20Dazza]

"Set up a flank" Ery yells as she begins to position herself for the manoveur and strikes at the closest enemy.

OOC: She'll move into a position that will allow someone else to set up a flank with her, but not if it means receiving an AoO. Then She'll attack whoever she can with her long sword.

 

[Jdvn1]

Girble runs forward to attack a bugbear--the little Halfling looks about as terrifying as a little Halfling could be. He doesn't care how he looks, though, Yondalla will make sure his morningstar strikes true.

[sblock=ooc]If I can, I'll charge the nearest bugbear and flank with Ery. If not, I'll get close enough to charge next round[/sblock][sblock=Battle Notes]Spell/Effect - Target - Rounds Left
Bear's End - Ery - 84
Bull's Str - Ery - 85
Shield of Faith - Sirius - 86
Divine Shield - Girble - 37
Div Power - Girble - 16
[sblock=Girble's Notes]hp: 84 (9 temp, 75 normal)
AC: 28
Attack: Morningstar +13/+8, d6+2
Grapple: +4[/sblock][/sblock]

 

[Ferrix]

Figuring the time is more than right, Sirius charges into the fray, axe hewing wide and strong for the gullet of a bugbear.

OOC: Bull Rush +12 as part of Charge +10 (2d8+17, 19-20/x3), Power Attack for 8. Statblock Affected by: Shield of Faith (+2 deflection), Enlarge (large size, +2 str, -2 dex), Bull's Strength (+4 str) Large Size, Reach 10', Speed 30' AC 25 (10 base, 9 armor, 3 shield, 1 dodge, 1 natural, 2 deflection), DR 3/- Melee Attack: +1 adamantine waraxe +16/+11 (2d8+9, 19-20/x3)

 

[JimAde]

First of all, I forgot to post the details of Sirus's successful Intimidate check: Intimidate roll 12+10+4(size)=26, Bugbear's resistance roll 9+3=12. One of the remaining Bugbears runs for it outright.

Bugbears roll initiative and they're speedy!

Donnybrook 19+4-1(Enlarged) = 23
Bugbears = 20
Lucas 11+7 = 18
Ery 4+4 = 8
Girble 2+5 = 7
Sirius 3+1-1(Enlarged) = 3


Donnybrook looses two arrows. The first goes wide, but the second skewers the burned guard through the chest and he falls.

One of the remaining guards turns and flees. He runs deeper into the barracks cave about 20 feet and suddenly drops out of sight.

The lone remaining guard screams in rage and charges at Erethinol! He swings a wicked-looking morningstar at her head, but the nimble rogue easily ducks out of the way.

Lucas, finding only a single target for his wand, concentrates fire on the bugbear. Five bolts of mystic energy snake around the ropes and crates piled on the platform and slam unerringly into the bugbear. The hapless guard staggers back under the vicious assault, but keeps his feet, barely.
[sblock]Damage rolls 3,4,4,4,3 + 5 = 23 damage total[/sblock]
Ery sidesteps the shaken guard and finishes him with a feint and a quick sword thrust.
[sblock]Attack rolls 8 + 10 = 18, miss. Second attack 17+5=23, hit! Damage 4+6=10, more than enough to drop him.[/sblock]
Girble and Sirius charge across the bridge unopposed. The bridge creaks and shivers under Sirus's great weight, causing Erethinol to stagger slightly as he passes.
[sblock]DC 5 Balance check easily passed[/sblock]
Lucas clearly sees one of the supporting ropes give way as the halfling and the enlarged dwarf enter the barracks. The bridge still stands, but it sways a little more freely than it used to.

Further attempts to cross the bridge require a DC 5 Balance check. Doing so at a hustle or run will raise the DC. The bridge will be making another saving throw when Donnybrook tries to cross it...Donnybrook and Lucas are still on the platform and Ery is on the bridge itself.

Girble and Sirius enter the quiet barracks and see that there is a hole in the floor near the back. A rope ladder is secured to spikes driven into the cave floor. Sirius is quite certain he will not fit through the opening in his present state.

 

[Jdvn1]

"Lucas' wand would be reeeally handy here about now." Against his better judgement, Girble starts to climb after the bugbear.

 

[D20Dazza]

Ery races off the bridge and into the barracks, putting her sword away she grabs a secure hold of the rope ladder and follows the halfling down into the bowels of the caves.

OOC: When she gets within 10' of the floor she is going to leap off drawing her sword while in the air.

 

[Lord_Raven88]

OOC: Judging by the previous picture you attached, it looks like the platform that Lucas is hovering above, is above the shaft that the Bugbears are using to make there escape! Thus if the Bugbears are visible from Lucas position, then he will use his Wand of MM to attack any Bugbear on a rope or fleeing the scene, Lucas is primarily aiming for the ones closest to escaping.

 

[JimAde]

Sorry that's not right. The big shaft that you are hovering in has a side passage that opens into the barracks cave. Inside that small cave is another, much smaller shaft (just big enough for a beefy bugbear to climb down) that includes a rope ladder. I'll post an updated map tomorrow, but hopefully that will explain things for now. Do you want to do something else? Action post coming momentarily...