DtBP: Firebrand’s Redoubt – Turn Results 40

Upon seeing the enemies, Ro-Mahn rushed into the room, tumbles over the tabletop and landed in position to attack the dark dwarf. The thrust from the rapier was well placed and landed but the dwarf did muster some defense. The attack dealt 14 damage to the duergar. Stabem moved into the room following Ro-Mahn’s lead. The halfling leaped upon the table and stood threatening the dwarf near the right corner of the table.

The duergar attacked by Ro-Mahn dropped his crossbow, grabbed his warhammer and took a swing at the ranger/rogue. The blow landed and dealt 10 damage.

Lady Emyralda moved in to attack the dwarf engaged with Stabem. The halfling swung her scimitar and hit dealing 3 damage. Wahesh followed the cleric and added his sword to the battle. The longsword struck true and overwhelmed the duergar’s defenses dealing 18 damage.

The remaining enemy likewise dropped his crossbow and unslung his warhammer. The dwarf took a swing at Wahesh but narrowly missed the fighter.

Barnacleez produced his wand of magic missile and fired it at the beleaguered dwarf. The spell struck and dealt 3 damage. Cando charged his double-axe with arcane energy and clamored atop the table. The half-orc gained flanking with Ro-Mahn and slammed down his axe with 2-handed fury. The weapon struck and dealt 8 damage.

DtBP: Firebrand’s Redoubt - GM Turn Post 40

Roll initiative. Start Combat Round 1.

Please submit your turn instructions using the Player Action Response - Turn Post Template. If you are planning to use a specific skill, please list the skill and the associated roll(s) along with your 5 d20 rolls.

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Conditions:

Barnacleez – Mage Armor (+4 AC for 5 hours)

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Map Key:

None

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Party Health:

Cando Numida (39/39), Wahesh Captain (49/49), Stabem (38/38), Lady Emyralda (37/37), Ro-Mahn (35/35), Barnacleez (42/42), Lou G'Boo (21/21)

DtBP: Firebrand’s Redoubt – Turn Results 39

The party took shelter in the secret corridor behind the theater and rested. Lady Emyralda healed herself and Stabem before bedding down.

The night passed without incident.

After making morning preparations, the party headed out to explore the double doors to the southwest.

A large, stone dining table bedecked with a feast of wax fruit and fake roast meats lies in the center of this room. Silver candelabras sit on either end of the table.

Behind the table, two Duergar scrambled to hostile postures grabbing their crossbows and taking aim at the party.

DtBP: Firebrand’s Redoubt - GM Turn Post 39

What do you do next? 

If continuing to explore, there are two doors in the hallway to the south of the theater, the double doors to the southwest of the Y junction, the passage to the south of the Y junction and the stair leading up near the trophy room.

Please submit your turn instructions using the Player Action Response - Turn Post Template. If you are planning to use a specific skill, please list the skill and the associated roll(s) along with your 5 d20 rolls.

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Conditions:

Barnacleez – Mage Armor (+4 AC for 4 hours)

Cando - Bull’s Strength (+4 STR for 2 minutes)

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Map Key:

None

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Party Health:

Cando Numida (39/39), Wahesh Captain (49/49), Stabem (36/38), Lady Emyralda (22/37), Ro-Mahn (35/35), Barnacleez (42/42), Lou G'Boo (21/21)

DtBP: Firebrand’s Redoubt – Turn Results 38

Ro-Mahn jumped to the stage and rushed to the assistance of Lady Emyralda. The ranger/rogue worked to distract the entranced Wahesh. Stabem continued to act out the battle with the spectral members of the Firebrand Legion. Barnacleez cast his last magic missile spell at Lady Emyralda. The force projectiles hit the halfling and dealt 9 damage.

Cando joined Stabem on the stage joining in the battle. Wahesh stepped up to move away from Ro-Mahn and took two swings at Lady Emyralda. The longsword missed but the short sword dished out 6 damage despite the assist from Ro-Mahn. Lady Emyralda tumbled around the fighter and moved out onto the stage. She cast Cure Moderate Wounds against the haunt which dealt 11 damage. Again the haunt rippled but this time it faded away completely. As the combatants disappeared, a thrumming chant of dwarven voices sounded through the theater, swearing, “And wed ourselves to duty.”

With the fading of the haunt, the confusion and compulsion over Wahesh, Barnacleez and Stabem was lifted.

A search of the theater yielded nothing of further interest or value.

DtBP: Firebrand’s Redoubt - GM Turn Post 38

Start round 3. Starting positions are displayed on the combat map.

Initiative 24: Stabem

Initiative 23: Barnacleez

Initiative 23: Cando

Initiative 22: Wahesh

Initiative 19: Lady Emyralda

Initiative 14: Ro-Mahn

Initiative 10: Haunt

Please submit your turn instructions using the Player Action Response - Turn Post Template. If you are planning to use a specific skill, please list the skill and the associated roll(s) along with your 5 d20 rolls.

Those affected by the Song of Discord effect, please tell me Odd or Even. It will determine if you get to act normally of attack a companion.

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Conditions:

Barnacleez – Mage Armor (+4 AC for 4 hours)

Cando - Bull’s Strength (+4 STR for 2 minutes, 1 round)

Song of Discord – Affected characters have a 50% chance to attack the nearest target each round. (Roll to determine each creature’s behavior every round at the beginning of its turn.) A creature that does not attack its nearest neighbor is free to act normally for that round. Creatures forced to attack their fellows employ all methods at their disposal, choosing their deadliest spells and most advantageous combat tactics.

Wahesh – Song of Discord (4 rounds)

Barnacleez – Song of Discord (4 rounds)

Stabem – Song of Discord (4 rounds)

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Map Key:

None

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Party Health:

Cando Numida (39/39), Wahesh Captain (49/49), Stabem (36/38), Lady Emyralda (37/37), Ro-Mahn (35/35), Barnacleez (42/42), Lou G'Boo (21/21)

DtBP: Firebrand’s Redoubt – Turn Results 37

Stabem moved passed Wahesh and onto the stage. The halfling joined the battle on Delbera’s side swinging his rapier at invisible foes. Barnacleez watched with rapt attention. The gnome recognized the battle and the inherent danger of the haunt. The sorcerer sent his familiar Lou G’Boo away to hide and drew his wand of cure light wounds.

Cando watched from afar and assessed the scene as it played out. He too recognized the battle and the dangers of the haunt. Wahesh joined the battle but in a different way. The fighter drew his blades and advanced upon Lady Emyralda and took a swing with his longsword. The strike missed the halfling cleric.

Lady Emyralda channeled her last positive energy reserve of the day to damage the haunt. The surge of energy caused the images to ripple as it dealt 11 damage to the manifestation. Ro-Mahn watching from the audience recognized that something was amiss among his companions on and behind the stage.

The recreation of the Firebrand Legion’s battle raged on.