Beginners IC - Team 1

[RationalGoblin]

Gyron, Human Sorcerer

Gyron walks up to the growing group, saying nothing but a small "Hello", sidestepping any debris, and merely studies the painting and anything surrounding it, trying to figure out if it is magic-related.

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Knowledge: Arcana (1d20+7)[13]

Whatever he finds out, after studying the painting for a while, Gyron turns to the others, especially the dwarf.

"So I'm not the only one who decided being drenched was a bad thing? Thats good. I mean, if you're getting into interesting situations, it's great to do it with interesting people! Oh, by the way, I'm Gyron."

Gyron gives a warm and truly optimistic smile to everyone. He then rubs his scraggly chin for a moment, as if in thought.

"Oh, and in case any of you want to get rid of me at the first sign of trouble. I know magic."

[xPANCAKEx]

Walking in from the rain, and shaking off the rain from shield he had been sheltering under, brushing off the last few surface drops from his overcoat and dagger sheath, and approached the assembled group

"Should any unjust mishaps occur to any of you, i will happily lend you my healing abilities and restore order once more. And as a word of warning i would certainly suggest it to be unwise for anyone to attempt to create such a mishap

oh but now i am forgetting myself... My name is Denna, Novice-adept of the clerical brotherhood of St Cuthbert. I must say, im glad i won't have shelter from this storm in solitude

Could any of you tell me of this structure - i've never seen it marked on any of the maps we had at the monastary"

[RationalGoblin]

Gyron

Gyron takes note of Denna's introduction, A priest? Hmm... Interesting. Useful, though, a man of healing is always good. nodding quickly, then strides foward towards the cleric, extending his hand in greeting.

"Hello, Denna. I'm Gyron. I'm as glad as you are that I won't have to cower under shelter in solitude. This structure? No idea what it is, but I'm trying to figure out what it might be with my arcane learning. Perhaps your religious knowledge can help me with this? Oh, and don't worry, I won't make any trouble. Trouble's never worth it, at least, I think so."

Gyron smiles. This is great! More people! Traveling alone is never fun, but here, I get to know people!

[lord of pixies]

Grog Iornbuckle

after admireing the door for a little bit he leans on the wall to the right of the door, pulls out his scythe and starts to sharpen it; while humming a dwarven tune.

[Duke of URL]

You can determine nothing special about the paintings.

The storm is right on top of you now. With each boom of thunder, the stone door trembles, but stays shut.

[lord of pixies]

Grog Iornbuckle

"i want to get as far away from that open door as i can, it's letting all the coold air in, lets head deaper into this place, maybe through the door over here grog says, not realy for the reasons he sayed but because he's bored and want's to explore/ have a good fight.

[Caracol]

Bones

Bones looks at the others. They should learn to appreciate the silence... We still don't know what could be inside here, and having a nice conversation is not what we need now..
He moves towards the door, searchin on its surface and on the small area nearby, looking for traps, locks, levers or other hidden switches that could open it.

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You can consider valid the search and spot check that I made before, otherwise here's the new ones:
Search: (on the door) (1d20+8)[20]
Spot: (1d20+4)[9]

[greenstave]

Loiel, Elven Ranger

Though Loiel trusts his sword and his bow, he cannot help but admire Grorg's Scythe.

"I have not introduced myself. I am Loiel Far-Seer. I have traveled much of these lands, and Ehlonna bless me, I will see much more before my life is at an end. He bows deeply to the others.

"I happen to agree with Grorg. I am still chilled by this open door, and would very much like to learn more of this building while we are here.

With that, he follows Bones towards the door, and allows him to complete his inspection. Then he begins his own inspection of the area

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(1d20+5)[7] Knowledge dungeoneering on this stone "shelter". Actually, I've never used this skill before, and I'm not quite sure what it is used for. If this isn't the right time, ignore this spoiler!

[Duke of URL]

As the demi- and half-humans approach the eastern door, they can make out the far side of the room. The entire room is roughly square-shaped, slightly less than 100 feet on each side and appears empty. In addition to the two doors seen earlier, there is a third door set into the northern wall, identical in design to the other two, directly opposite the entrance everyone came in through the south wall.

Bones doesn't find any traps or hidden switches. Loiel racks his brain for an idea on what the structure might be, but draws a complete blank.

BOOM!

A massive crack of thunder seems to shake the very floor you stand on. All three doors shake out of their frames and collapse outward from the room. You hear a sudden sound that sounds like a high-pitched scream and some very fast scratching noises.

Roll initiative.

[greenstave]

Loiel Far-Seer, Elven Ranger
HP: 8/8
AC: 16, Touch: 13, Flat: 13

Loiel shakes off the loud crash and quickly backs towards the center of the room. He holds his sword in front of him.

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[Caracol]

Bones
HP: 6/6
AC: 16, flat 12, touch 14

Damnit, I knew it. thinks Bones, running towards the center of the room. He lets the torch fall at his feet, as he put himself near Loiel, with his back facing the ranger's back.
He draws his bow and waits.

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Initiative: (1d20+8)[24]

[xPANCAKEx]

Brother Denna - human cleric
hp: 9/9
AC: 15 Flat: 15 Touch: 9

Readying his shield and mace, keeping his back to door, the ranger and rogue between him and rest of the room, draws closer to the sorcerer

"Stick close to me mage!" he cried

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initiative(1d20+3)[8]

[lord of pixies]

Grog Iornbuckle
13/13 hp
16 AC

"Get behind me, in the center! this is going to get good! grog yells grabing his schythe, tosses his tourch through the door (to see what is inside/ to give us sight for our arches), and yell through the door in goblincome out if you want to die!!!

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init.- (1d20+1)[21] -- natural 20...and i dont get to use my schythe's crit...

[RationalGoblin]

Gryon
HP 4/4
AC 10


Gyron is slightly surpised by the "Boom", but reacts quickly, racking his brain for a spell that could help. "Right!" he yells to Denna, getting as close as he can to the cleric. Gyron then chants eldritch words, and quickly moves his hands in an intricate pattern. This'll help me not be a target.

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(1d20+4)[22] my Improved Initiative feat gives +4 to Initiative.
I move towards Denna, (if needed) and cast Mage Armor, increasing my AC by 4

[Duke of URL]

After the initial rumble of the thunder and the collapse of the doors die away, you pinpoint the source of the noise -- a swarm of rats, frightened by the storm, come fleeing from the now-open north door. Normally, rats would shy away from contact, but these, panicked from the loud noise, make beelines for the targets they now see. Half veer off toward Bones, Loiel, and Grog while the other half make for Denna and Gryon.

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Initiative Order (ties broken by higher initiative modifier)

24 B - Bones
22 G - Gyron
22 L - Loiel
21 R5 - Rat 5
21 I - Grog
19 R6 - Rat 6
16 R3 - Rat 3
13 R8 - Rat 8
10 R1 - Rat 1
10 R2 - Rat 2
10 R4 - Rat 4
8 D - Denna
7 R7 - Rat 7

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General Combat Notes

Don't worry about posting in initiative order. I will do my best to resolve things as best as I can in conflicts. This matters more to folks at the end of the order, of course.

[Caracol]

Bones
HP: 6/6
AC: 16, flat 12, touch 14

Bones takes an arrow from his quiver and shots at the incoming group of rats.

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I aim for R2, Attack roll: (1d20+4)[23](I don't remember if I have to apply ranged shot in melee penalities, do I?) Damage roll: (1d6)[5]

If I have another action left, I draw my dagger. Where is the torch I left? Is still burning?

[greenstave]

Loiel Far-Seer, Elven Ranger
HP: 8/8
AC: 16, Touch: 13, Flat: 13

Loiel holds his sword in front of him, ready to strike and the first rat that gets close to him.

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Loiel readies an action. If a rat enters a threatened square, he will strike.
Attack: (1d20+2)[20]
Damage: (1d6)[5]
I can do it this way, correct? If this is illegal, I will modify my actions

[xPANCAKEx]

Brother Denna - human cleric
hp: 9/9
AC: 15 Flat: 15 Touch: 9

taking a step forward, Denna raises his shield and readies his mace to swipe at the first rat to come close enough

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move from L16 to L15, ready an attack against anyone trying to move into threat range

[xPANCAKEx]

{ooc: whoops - forgot to include attack details if they become neccessary}

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Crit range: 20/x2 - ignore crit roll entry if attack roll is not natural 20

attack (1d20+1)[16](17) [damage](1d8+1)[3](4)

crit roll (1d20+1)[13](14)

[lord of pixies]

Grog Iornbuckle
13/13 hp
16 AC

bring it on ye virmin grog yells as he runs up and and hits a rat

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move to o9 and attack r5 hit/miss (1d20+4)[14] damage (2d4+4)[9] and if needed crit. (1d20+4)[13]

[RationalGoblin]

Gyron
HP 4/4
AC 10 (14)

Gyron looks at the rats incredulously. "Rats? Come on. How dangerous can they be?"

Despite this, he draws his crossbow, and loads it. "Might as well use this thing, no point in wasting spells."

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I can't attack, but I can load my crossbow. Thats good.

Oh, and by the way, I just figured out something. I don't have a familiar. I wonder if I could take a familiar from this group of rats? It's the DM's call, but I think it'd be cool.

[xPANCAKEx]

for Duke of URL and CFG

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i think we all start out assuming that our weapons are preped and loaded, right?

not that it affects me - i mean, what would i do? Load up more clubby-squishy-bashy-bits into my heavy mace? ;)

[Duke of URL]

Bones casually drops a rat with an arrow, then draws his dagger to prepare for close-in combat. Gyron loads his crossbow and searches for a target. Loiel lets the rats come to him, easily spitting the first to come close. Grog goes to meet the rats, cutting one down with ease. Brother Denna kills the rat that charges at him, although it tried to take a nibble out of him first (but missed). Some of the other rats are luckier, with Bones, Grog, and Loiel each getting a small bite. Gyron's magical protection foils the final surviving rat.

Bones, Grog, and Loiel each take 1 hp damage. Four rats are dead.

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(Notes: the rats got a bit lucky on their rolls, and also had a +2 attack bonus for charging -- the good news for you is that all of you except Denna will get to act again before the rats do, which means they still carry their -2 AC penalty for charging as well. Oh, and a suggestion to Gyron, take a 5-foot step away from the rat engaging you before firing, otherwise you'll take -4 for a target engaged in melee and draw an attack of opportunity from the rat.)

24 B - Bones
22 G - Gyron
22 L - Loiel
21 I _ Grog
16 R3 - Rat 3
13 R8 - Rat 8
10 R4 - Rat 4
8 D - Denna
7 R7 - Rat 7

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I wonder if I could take a familiar from this group of rats? It's the DM's call, but I think it'd be cool.

Well, you don't have the 100 gp for the ritual, and you'd have to essentially tame a rat first, but other than that... (i.e., no, but nice try)

i think we all start out assuming that our weapons are preped and loaded, right?

Gyron spent his previous action casting his spell -- he could have prepared his crossbow then, but chose not to. Lesson learned, I suppose.

[greenstave]

Loiel Far-Seer, Elven Ranger
HP: 7/8
AC: 16, Touch: 13, Flat: 13

Loiel cringes as the rat bites through his boot and into his foot. While not overly painful, it certainly took him by surprise.

After slaying the first rat to approach, Loiel turns his attention to the next in line. He thrusts his short sword at his target.

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Loiel attacks rat 7
Attack: (1d20+4)[13]
Damage: (1d6)[4]

[RationalGoblin]

Gyron
HP 4/4
AC 10 (14)

Gyron grimaces when he sees his allies get chewed on, and quickly steps back several steps. Looks painful. I better move back so one doesn't get lucky and bit my foot off.

Gyron squints and takes aim with his crossbow, releasing a bolt into the air towards the rat attacking him.

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As recommended, I take a 5-foot step back, and then I attack. A crossbow specifically says it takes a move action to get loaded, so I was just following the rules when I loaded it.

Attack (1d20)[7] Damage (1d8)[6]

[xPANCAKEx]

Brother Denna - human cleric
hp: 9/9
AC: 15 Flat: 15 Touch: 9

"haha! Fear not, Gryon - i shall happily re-attach your foot if a rat snatches it away from you... but i would far prefer just to cleanse this minor plague and avoid such a procedure" says the priest, taking a lunging swing at the nearest rat

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move 5 foot if neccisary

attack of opertunity if neccisary

crit 20/x2

attack(1d20+1)[10](11)
damage (1d8+1)[2](3)
crit(1d20+1)[3](4)

[xPANCAKEx]

Denna

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plus just realised it might end up with an AoO depending on how the rat moves - depends how silly/how out-for-gyrons-blood that rat is! - ie if it moves through my threat zone to get to him

attack(1d20+1)[7](8)
damage(1d8+1)[7](8)
crit(1d20+1)[3](4)

sorry for all the extra boxes

[lord of pixies]

Grog Iornbuckle

die virmin!!! grog yells as he tries to chop up the rat that bit him.

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attacks R4 (1d20+4)[13] damage (2d4+4)[9]

[Caracol]

Bones

HP: 5/6
AC: 16, flat 12, touch 14

Bones attacks the rat near him with the dagger.

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I attack R8.Attack Roll: (1d20+1)[14]Damage: (1d4+1)[4]

[Duke of URL]

Bones, Loiel, and Grog all kill the rats that had been nibbling on them; Grog's blow obliterates his attacker. Gyron steps back for a clear shot, fires at the rat that had attacked him, and misses. Brother Denna comes to Gyron's aid, but just misses squishing the rat with his mace. The rat nearest Gyron tries again to bite him, but is again confounded by the wizard's protective spell.

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24 B - Bones
22 G - Gyron
22 L - Loiel
21 I - Grog
16 R3 - Rat 3
8 D - Denna

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