[Game Thread] Crossroads

[JustDave]

Jaya turns back and looks on in horrified silence as Ysuran tramples through the puddle in the rubble. His footsteps are quieter as he approaches Jaya, but it is too late. The quarry that Jaya had been stalking disappeared into the east wall.

Seconds later, five small creatures pop out of the wall and floor onto the rubbelized part of the tunnel. Housecat sized with burning glands illuminating the tunnel, everybody instantly recognizes them as fire beetles. They emerge and begin to skitter and scatter towards both ends of the tunnel.


OOC: I will roll initiative for PCs. Jaya and fire beetles are unsurprised, everybody else is.

[JustDave]

OOC:

Surprise Round Firebeetles then Jaya
After that: Firebeetles then PCs

[JustDave]

The beetles scatter, one going back into the wall near where it come out and pops out in front of Bareris. The others move left and right as well. Looking for a meal, they blindly attack the nearest warm body with small, yet sharp teeth. Moradin easily keeps the tiny creatures at bay, but one manages to get a hold of Bareris' ankle leaving a nasty gash.

 

Moradin/Moradin/Bareris

Dice Roll:

1d20+1

(11)+1

Total = 12

Dice Roll:

1d20+1

(11)+1

Total = 12

Dice Roll:

1d20+1

(14)+1

Total = 15

Dice Roll:

1d4+1

(3)+1

Total = 4

Dice Roll:

1d4+1

(4)+1

Total = 5

Dice Roll:

1d4+1

(1)+1

Total = 2

Bareris hit for 2 dmg

[epelj1]

Jaya nearly turns her rapier on the Elf before she hears the beetles surface behind them. "Idiot!" Wheeling around, she

Dice Attack:

1d20+4

(6)+4

Total = 10

Dice Damage:

1d10

4

lets off her bolt towards the beetle directly across from her.

[JustDave]

Jaya's shot goes wide, missing the small darting beetle. The two on the right approach Jaya and Ysuran, their little pointed limbs making a clacking noise as they move with mandibles opening and closing waiting for a bit. They lunge out again in mindless attacks. All of the attacks are unsuccessful, except the beetle attacking Bareris. Like a dog with a bone, he has latched onto Bareris leg and refuses to let go.

 

Moradin/Moradin/Bareris/Jaya/Ysuran

Dice Roll:

1d20+1

(14)+1

Total = 15

Dice Roll:

1d20+1

(2)+1

Total = 3

Dice Roll:

1d20+1

(14)+1

Total = 15

Dice Roll:

1d20+1

(10)+1

Total = 11

Dice Roll:

1d20+1

(8)+1

Total = 9

Dice Roll:

1d4+1

(2)+1

Total = 3

Dice Roll:

1d4+1

(3)+1

Total = 4

Dice Roll:

1d4+1

(4)+1

Total = 5

Dice Roll:

1d4+1

(2)+1

Total = 3

Dice Roll:

1d4+1

(4)+1

Total = 5

Bareris takes 5 points of damage.

[Alexader]

"By the lucky drunk, firebeetles!!! These be coming in handy," Moradin greeted the beast with a smile as he practically danced out of the way of their feebles attacks.

Dice attack roll:

1d20+4

(12)+4

Total = 16

(utilizing +1 bonus from guidance)

Dice damage roll:

1d8+2

(4)+2

Total = 6

Swinging down with his mighty hammer, Moradin attempted to smash the creature into the ground.

 

Defenses HP: 7/9 8/10(temporary bonus from virtue) AC: 19 Touch: 11 Flat Footed: 18 Special:Dwarves gain a +4 dodge bonus to AC against monsters of the giant subtype. CMD: 13 Special: Dwarves gain a +4 racial bonus to their Combat Maneuver Defense when resisting a bull rush or trip attempt while standing on the ground. Saves: Fort: +3 Reflex: +1 Will: +5 (Resistance, +1 to all saves) Special: Dwarves gain a +2 racial bonus on saving throws against poison, spells, and spell-like abilities Active Buffs: Guidance, Resistance, Virtue, Longstrider 1 hour

Daily Specials Spells: Orisons: Guidance, Resistance, Virtue. Special: Can be used repeatedly with no penalty, needless to say he will be keeping himself buffed if he believes he needs it. Level 1: Bless, Cause Fear Domain Spell: Longstrider Special:Spontaneous Casting Channel Energy: 0/3 Consecrated Warhammer: Charged Sanctified Shield: Discharged

[Battlechaser]

"Raaa." Bareris yells as the vermins mandibles bite deep in his leg. He walks towards the wall and kicks his leg against it, hoping to squeeze the life out of the little bugger. Meanwhile he pulls out his dagger and stabs down

Attack Dice Attack roll: 1d20+3 (15)+3 Total = 18 Dice damage: 1d4+3 (2)+3 Total = 5

[epelj1]

Jaya reels at the beetle's bite, but reacts instinctively, Move through occupied space.

Dice Acrobatics:

1d20+4

(15)+4

Total = 19

This is going to work eventually.jumping over the small insect, and

Dice Attack:

1d20+3+2

(4)+3+2

Total = 9

Dice Damage + Sneak Attack:

1d6+4	(4)+4			Total = 8
1d6t	2	Running Total = 10

swings her rapier at it, missing yet again.

[Valeur]

So, how do you like your new life, girl? Azura thought to herself, her eyes going wide at the sight of the firebeetles. She wasn't a big fan of insects to begin with - and insects the size of cats was certainly not a sight she enjoyed. "Eeeek!"

Azura stepped back, away from the beetles and cast her last

Dice Roll:

1d4+1

(2)+1

Total = 3

magic missile of the day, aimed at one of the hurt beetles.

 

Can't get on the battlemap on my tablet, but if one of the beetles have survived an attack, Azura will aim for that. Otherwise, she'll just aim for the nearest. No matter what she does, she'll try to put distance between her and the beetles before casting her spell - either by move action or 5 ft. step - if possible.

[JustDave]

Moradin and Bareris flatten and skewer a beetle respectively. Azura burns a hole into a third sending it slinking away with a gooey blood trail only to perish before getting fully under the floor.

Not known for having intelligence, the beetles are at least aware of survival. Realizing the size of their prey is just too big and strong to eat, the remaining beetles burrow away into the walls.

Every once in a while, two or even more will buzz out into the hallway, fly around like a giant moth around a flame and return back into the walls. At least until Carroway skewered one with a quick shot. Now they just pop out of the wall and straight back in again, but keeping their distance. You don't think they are a threat anymore, but neither will they allow you to rest here.

Jaya informs you of what she saw and as you turn the corner of the tunnel you see for yourself. It goes on north as far as you can see (over 100 feet). But just 30 feet north of the corner, the entire right side of the tunnel is collapsed into a lower level structure or natural cavern. You can see the giant rubble pile as it slopes down to an unknown area. The rubble slide looks like unstable footing and allows only 3-4 feet height, so in order to see down it, somebody would have to venture at least part way down.

Above, a small hole has opened to the outside near the collapse. No more than a few inches across. Enough to tell it's still night and not yet near dawn.

[JustDave]

Moradin and Bareris flatten and skewer a beetle respectively. Azura burns a hole into a third sending it slinking away with a gooey blood trail only to perish before getting fully under the floor.

Not known for having intelligence, the beetles are at least aware of survival. Realizing the size of their prey is just too big and strong to eat, the remaining beetles burrow away into the walls.

Every once in a while, two or even more will buzz out into the hallway, fly around like a giant moth around a flame and return back into the walls. At least until Carroway skewered one with a quick shot. Now they just pop out of the wall and straight back in again, but keeping their distance. You don't think they are a threat anymore, but neither will they allow you to rest here.

Jaya informs you of what she saw and as you turn the corner of the tunnel you see for yourself. It goes on north as far as you can see (over 100 feet). But just 30 feet north of the corner, the entire right side of the tunnel is collapsed into a lower level structure or natural cavern. You can see the giant rubble pile as it slopes down to an unknown area. The rubble slide looks like unstable footing and allows only 3-4 feet height, so in order to see down it, somebody would have to venture at least part way down.

Above, a small hole has opened to the outside near the collapse. No more than a few inches across. Enough to tell it's still night and not yet near dawn.

[epelj1]

Jaya,

Dice Stealth:

1d20+11

(11)+11

Total = 22

fading into the shadows yet again, giving a "Shh!" to the Elf as she passed by. She makes her way up to the next corner,

Dice Perception:

1d20+7

(3)+7

Total = 10

peering around the corner.

[Alexader]

Having taken out a sack and carefully placed the fire beetles inside before tying the sack off to his backpack, Moradin waved off any questioning looks with his usual surliness, once the battle was completed he repeated his prayers to Cayden as they traveled down the tunnel.

Anyone paying attention might have found it strange that the dwarf continued to recite the prayers each minute keeping his dieties blessing refreshed in case they ran into anything else that might threaten them. He followed Jaya at a short distance, attempting to keep himself near the center of the group and keeping his

Dice perception + perfect darkvision 120 ft:

1d20+4

(12)+4

Total = 16

eyes peeled

[Statutory Plum]

The threat over before it really took off out of control; Ysuran maintained his post at the corner of the two tunnels. allowing for his stealthy companion to scout on ahead while staying close enough to provide support should it be required.

OOC I was wondering why we were still down here, didn't the gaurds leave the tavern? or we staying here until things die down in the town. not sure if I missed something.

[JustDave]

Jaya carefully creeps down the hall, laying on the ground to be able to see, you quietly turn the corner and peer down the slope of rubble. At the bottom she see's the ground is finished with polished stone. There are two skeletons crushed and broken under several large pieces of rock. Several chests can be seen as well as a book case with various tomes and common household items. The room is well lit, but her view is obstructed from seeing the entire room by the finished stone ceiling above. There are also many, perhaps as many as 10, dead fire beetles littered across the ground. All pierced with arrows.

The others nearer the trap door hear commotion above. They see Brad Weston and the guard who searched previously poking around until they give up and Brad gives orders, Stand guard here. If you see any of them, or the Otts, sound the alarm. If I catch you sleeping, it will cost you a weeks pay. With that Brad Weston turned briskly, and left the inn. The guard, by the sound of it, settled down into a chair near the bar.