Trans-Atlantic Rise of the Runelords

[MuffinMan]

After holding back a snicker during Branden's introduction, Leoneiros chips in
Yeah, Sherrif, Jephath knows us, he gestures to Ark and Steven,
and Shiny and Tiny here also seem to be on the level.
Glancing over at Hopton, ...metaphorically.

[WayfaringGypsy]

"Well, I would like to welcome you to Sandpoint and say with a degree of certainty, that we are glad you were here and would be happy to have you as residents of the area." Sheriff Hemlock says with a smile on his face. "It's been some years since we have had regular adventurers come through the town and it would be nice to know there was such a group we could count on from time to time. By no means do we expect you to settle down here, though you would be welcome, but just being a part of the community could be very benefitial to us all. I know I would sleep better at night knowing..."

Sheriff Hemlock stopped mid statement as he saw the crypt. The door had been ripped off and replaced askewed. The near by tombstones had been knocked over and the area was a mess. "Pleasentries aside, it looks like we have work to do."

[DarkOne-Rob]

Eager to avoid the conversation of his new companions and their backgrounds, Jephath approaches the crypt a bit less carefully than he usually would. "What do you think has caused...this...?" he says, gesturing at the tombstone.

Spoiler: Perception Check

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(1d20)[7] Perception check to listen and look into the crypt.

[12StoryCondo]

"I, uh... I think that's what we're supposed to find out, Jephath." He glances sidelong at Ark after a brief pause. "I didn't count anyone here as a potential fugitive. Is that how we look? This isn't gong to be a thing, is it? Can this not be a thing?"

[Untarr]

Its only weird if you make it weird. So, don't make it weird.Ark smiles at Steven.

Ark turns his attention the crypt.

Leo, you see any signs of what did this and where they came from and went? I am curious as to whose tomb this is.

Spoiler: Knowledge Rolls

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Knowledge History: (1d20+9)[15] for knowing whom is in the tomb if the Sheriff doesn't. Use this roll to know more details about that person if applicable

[MuffinMan]

Sighing, Leoneiros sheathes his dagger and gets up from the tombstone.
If it'll get us out of here faster...
He bends down and starts inspecting the area around the crypt for tracks and traces.

Spoiler: Survival Check

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(1d20+6)[18] to identify anything about who or what did this, and when

[Farmerbink]

Huh, you guys have funny ideas of what constitutes work around here. Your idea of work looks a lot like my idea of play. Let's see what we have here!

Hopton inspects the surrounding area, including looking into the crypt past the door an checking gravestones and nameplates.

Spoiler

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(1d20+12)[15] for a stealth check to remain unseen by any potential observers in the crypt (1d20+6)[8] for knowledge (local) and (1d20+7)[18] for perception (particularly into the opening of the crypt) footprints in the dust, that sort of thing

[WayfaringGypsy]

Your investigation shows that the crypt was obviously pryed open and then just replaced enough to cover the door. Peering in throught the small openning you see mostly darkness.

Spoiler: Leoneiros

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You can see that about a half dozen Goblins were running around this area, to and from the crypt. You also recognize a single see of Medium sized Humanoid footprints.

[JWallyR]

Branden eyes the open crypt in obvious disapproval. The sanctity of this place has been defiled. I suggest that we investigate, and see the extent of the damage.

Spoiler: DM Question

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Is this a free-standing crypt, or a larger crypt that leads underground? I assume that would be obvious from the cursory inspection we've given.

[WayfaringGypsy]

The tomb is 20 feet by 20 feet and is for the late Ezakien Tobyn, the head priest of the previous cathedral that was burned down in a fire that took his life.

[DarkOne-Rob]

"Ah, Father Tobyn. He was a good man... His death was a double tragedy, as the old temple burning was one of the worst disasters town has seen. But why would someone disturb his tomb?" Jephath asks. Turning to the sheriff, he says, "I am going inside." Turning to the others he asks, "Who is with me?"

Then, without waiting for their response, he steps towards the door entrance, clearly intending to enter with or without the others.

[JWallyR]

Branden moves to take the lead in front of Jephath- If evil lays in wait for us, let me bear the brunt, friend. Drawing his scimitar and readying his shield, Branden steps into the crypt...

[WayfaringGypsy]

As Jephath and Branden open the door and slide it out of the way, a quiet creeking can be heard. The suns rays pour into the crypt revealing two humanoid skeletons. They turn there attention to you as the door opens and begin to move.

(As this is really only a minor combat, state your actions in any order you all like, rolls supporting, and if they don't die, I will have them do somthing, lol)

[JWallyR]

Branden wordlessly swings to decapitate the foremost skeleton.

Spoiler: Combat Stuffs

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Initiative: (1d20)[20]
Attack: (1d20+5)[19]
Damage: (1d6+3)[5]

[MuffinMan]

Engrossed in the tracks, Leoneiros doesn't immediately notice the animated skeletons. These are goblin tracks made fairly recently. You can see the markings here... and a scrap of cloth over here... 5 or 6 total, I think. And there's something else, a larger set of prints... could be a man...

Suddenly he notices the skeletons emerging. Great, now we'll definitely be late. You got it, Shiny?

Spoiler: Combat actions

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Nock an arrow and ready an action to shoot at any hostile not in the melee.

[Untarr]

Ugh, I have no spells prepared. I need another solution if we are going to keep running into trouble like this.

Ark steps back and hides behind his brother.

[Farmerbink]

Hopton, previously following hot on the heals of Branden, quickly leaps forward to the attack.

Spoiler

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Assuming first-round flat footedness, going for sneak attackety on the nearest skeleton. (1d20+6)[11] for (1d3-1)[2] damage + (1d8)[4] sneak attack damage

[DarkOne-Rob]

Spoiler: Character Status

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Jephath Gandethus
Male Lawful Neutral Human Oracle, Level 1, Init -1, HP 10/10, Speed 30
AC 20, Touch 15, Flat-footed 15, CMD 15, Fort +2, Ref +5, Will +2, CMB +0, Base Attack Bonus 0
Morningstar (-) +0 (1d8, x2)
Dagger (1) +0/-1 (1d4, 19-20/x2)
Light Crossbow (10) -1 (1d8, 19-20/x2)
Studded Leather Armor, Heavy Wooden Shield (+3 Armor, +2 Shield, +5 Dex)
Abilities Str 10, Dex 8, Con 14, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 20
Condition None

"I welcome your strong arm beside me, Sir Branden!" Jephath exclaims as he does his best to connect with the one of the skeletons. "Leoneiros, of course there are recent goblin tracks! They must have done this yesterday during the attack. I just want to know why there are two undead things infesting the tomb of a great priest!"

Spoiler: Initiative and combat actions

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(If necessary) move to engage the skeletons. Attack one, and then (if possible) 5-ft step away to allow a more able melee bruise to attack them.
(1d20-1)[11] Initiative
(1d20)[4] Attack with morningstar, crit on a natural 20
(1d20)[16] (Crit confirmation is needed)
(1d8)[1] Damage

[12StoryCondo]

Steven snaps out of his reverie with a head shake. "Oh, hell, am I missing fighting? Stupid brain!" He grips the pommel of his sword and lopes toward the entrance.

Spoiler: Mechanics?

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Move while drawing weapon and take a swing if there's room or a target remaining.
(1d20+4)[15] to hit
(1d6+5)[9] damage

[WayfaringGypsy]

The look on Sheriff Hemlock's face goes from surprise to excitement as he sees the heroes jump to action. Though that excitement died a little as he watched 3 of you dog pile a skeleton to no avail... However, as Branden's weapon came down and connected, there was a gleam of hope, until the blade slide off of the bones of the skeleton just as easily. Unable to reach the skeletons, he can only offer assistance. "I don't believe the sword is doing much, if one of you would like to you my club, I would happy to let you."

The skeletons cold hands claw at Branden. The first skeleton's claw rakes across his face and scratches him (-1hp). This causes him to flinch and makes the other skeleton miss.

Spoiler: Mechanics

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Skeleton 1 Attack (1d20+2)[19]
Skeleton 1 Damage (1d4)[1]
Skeleton 2 Attack (1d20+2)[5]
Skeleton 2 Damage (1d4)[1]

[MuffinMan]

Round 2

I can't get a clear shot... Ark, hold this!

Leoneiros tosses his longbow to Ark and draws a shortspear, preparing to enter the melee.

Spoiler: Combat actions

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Move action to draw spear, and move within 5 feet of melee

[DarkOne-Rob]

Round 2

Spoiler: Character status

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Jephath Gandethus
Male Lawful Neutral Human Oracle, Level 1, Init -1, HP 10/10, Speed 30
AC 20, Touch 15, Flat-footed 15, CMD 15, Fort +2, Ref +5, Will +2, CMB +0, Base Attack Bonus 0
Morningstar (-) +0 (1d8, x2)
Dagger (1) +0/-1 (1d4, 19-20/x2)
Light Crossbow (10) -1 (1d8, 19-20/x2)
Studded Leather Armor, Heavy Wooden Shield (+3 Armor, +2 Shield, +5 Dex)
Abilities Str 10, Dex 8, Con 14, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 20
Condition None

"These wouldn't just be in a priest's tomb! Something strange is going on here..." Jephath cries as he moves to surround the skeletons and swings his morningstar at the gaping skull of one of the undead.

Spoiler: Combat actions

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Take a 5-ft step to flank a skeleton (preferably with Hopton) and then attacks a skeleton.
(1d20+9)[20] Knowledge (Religion) roll to determine anything useful about the skeletons (including if they have Damage Reduction /bludgeoning)
(1d20)[9] Attack with morningstar (+2 from flanking if possible)
(1d20)[14] (crit confirmation if natural 20)
(1d8)[3] Damage roll

[Untarr]

Round 2

Ark grabs the bow from Leo and nearly drops it in the process. A look of irritation comes over his face as he stairs at the bow in his hands.

I guess I make a good enough pack mule... Sheriff give me that club.

Spoiler: Combat Action

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Not sure about the action economy here. What I would like to do is move and grab the club from the sheriff. If grabbing the club is a free action, I would like to move close enough to Steven or Leo to hold out the club for them to grab.

[Farmerbink]

Hopton sidesteps into position, and attempts to find the critical locations on the skeleton nearest him. Twice.

Spoiler: combat mechanics

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5-foot step if necessary to flank (perhaps with Rob) followed by full attack action with both daggers: first attack (1d20+4)[13] for (1d3-1)[1] + (1d8)[2] damage. Second attack (1d20)[9] for (1d3-1)[0] + (1d8)[8] damage.

Both attacks have the flanking bonus included on the rolls.

[JWallyR]

Branden lets out a guttural snarl that heightens to a roar as he slashes at the skeletons once again!

Spoiler: Combat Mechanics

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Attack: (1d20+5)[20]
Damage: (1d6+3)[9]

[12StoryCondo]

Round 2

The large man skids to a stop short of the tightly packed melee, turns on his heel, and takes a spot next to Ark. He glances at the Elf and squats on his heels, "I know better than to try to squeeze into that tight of a spot if lives don't depend on it." He picks up the longbow and inspects it, testing the pull idly and sighting down his arm. "They deserve some fun today anyway. I feel rude if I hog the fighting." He smiles and calls out encouragingly, "Put those abominations to rest!"

[WayfaringGypsy]

As Steven steps out and Leoneiros steps in, Jephath and Hopton move in for a flank, but the hard bones and thing frames of the skeletons make them hard to hit. Ark moves forward and holds out the Sheriff's club to the melee group. Branden hardens his gaze and swings his blade. He strikes the abomination, removing two of it's ribs. While the creature seems to not mind, you see it's bones shake as it swings at Branden again. The creature claws drag across Branden's skin, tearing him down his side (-4HP). Skeleton 2 swings at Jephath trying to and misses.

Spoiler: Jephath

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Jephath remembers reading a book about undead, and how a skeletons thin bones made cutting weapons less effective (DR 5/bludgeoning)

Spoiler: Mechanics

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Skeleton 1 (1d20+2)[22] (Confirmation rolled off site, not confirmed)
Skeleton 1 Damage (1d4+2)[6] (disregard +2)
Skeleton 2 (1d20+2)[10]
Skeleton 2 Damage (1d4+2)[3]

[DarkOne-Rob]

Round 3

Spoiler: Character Status

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Jephath Gandethus
Male Lawful Neutral Human Oracle, Level 1, Init -1, HP 10/10, Speed 30
AC 20, Touch 15, Flat-footed 15, CMD 15, Fort +2, Ref +5, Will +2, CMB +0, Base Attack Bonus 0
Morningstar (-) +0 (1d8, x2)
Dagger (1) +0/-1 (1d4, 19-20/x2)
Light Crossbow (10) -1 (1d8, 19-20/x2)
Studded Leather Armor, Heavy Wooden Shield (+3 Armor, +2 Shield, +5 Dex)
Abilities Str 10, Dex 8, Con 14, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 20
Condition None

"Use something to break their bones! Cutting or stabbing them won't work well!" Jephath cries as he remembers his studies. He then steps to make room for Steven to join the melee as he swings his morningstar again, hoping to connect with the foul undead.

Spoiler: Combat Actions

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Attack the skeleton with a flanking bonus as I use a 5-ft step to make room for Steven to enter the combat.
(1d20)[4] Attack with morningstar (critical on a natural 20)
(1d20)[7] (crit confirmation if required)
(1d8)[2] Damage

[Untarr]

Arkiana holds the club out handle first.

Stop trying to hit it with your blasted swords. You might as well stab a rock. Here, TAKE THIS.

Arkiana looks at Steven.

Toss me that bow back and get in there. This farce has gone on long enough.

Spoiler: Combat Actions

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Once someone grabs the club, take a 5 foot step back and grab the bow from Steven.

[MuffinMan]

Round 3

Spoiler: Character Status

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Leoneiros Moonshadow
M CG Elf Ranger, Level 1, Init +4, HP 10/11, Speed 30ft
AC 16, Touch 14, Flat-footed 12, CMD 17, Fort +4, Ref +6, Will +2, CMB +3, Base Attack Bonus 1
Sling (8) +5 (1d4 + 2, x3)
Shortspear (2) +3 / +5 thrown (1d6 + 2, x2)
Dagger (1) +3 / +5 thrown (1d4 + 2, 19-29/x2)
Leather Armor, Buckler (+2 Armor, +4 Dex)
Abilities Str 14, Dex 18, Con 13, Int 12, Wis 14, Cha 8
Condition Wielding shortspear. No buckler
vs Animals +2 atk/dmg
-2 atk per range increment (50 ft for sling)
Point Blank Shot: +1/+1 within 30 ft

Well why didn't you say so?? Give me that!

Leoneiros turns around to drop his spear and grab the club from Ark, and swings it with all his might at the nearest skeleton.

Spoiler: Combat Actions

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Get the club and attack (1d20+3)[14] for (1d6+3)[7] damage. If this falls under 'drawing a weapon' the skeletons might get an attack of opportunity