[Chapter 9] The Parched Dunes

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Apr 3, 2026 6:02 pm
OOC:
Indeed it did! I think that negates the disarm as well.
Selquet attacks quickly, cutting the gnoll with his scimitar reflexively, then draws the blade viciously across it for good measure.

G1: -14/47, flanking Tabat
G2: -40/47 (-4 to attacks for 7 more rounds), flanking Tabat
G3: -18/47, flanking Selquet
G4: flanking Selquet

Their AC vs melee is 19
OOC:
@c1nder, @Alordis, I forgot to tag you that you get attacks of opportunity for the Disarm attempts.
Apr 3, 2026 7:21 pm
Iseret slides behind one of the gnolls that flanks Tabat and strikes!

Rolls

Attack and damage (sneak attack) - (1d20+11, 1d4+5+3d6)

1d20+11 : (9) + 11 = 20

1d4+5+3d6 : (3) + (116) + 5 = 16

Apr 3, 2026 7:29 pm
OOC:
attack of opportunity if relevant

I get my panache point back on the cirt as well
Last edited April 3, 2026 7:29 pm

Rolls

Attack of opportunity - (1d20+18, 1d8+9)

1d20+18 : (4) + 18 = 22

1d8+9 : (7) + 9 = 16

Apr 3, 2026 8:25 pm
OOC:
Handling the AoO first.
Tabat sees the whip coming at him and quickly tries to slash at the wielder's arm as it lunges forth.

Rolls

AoO - (1d20+14, 1d8+10)

1d20+14 : (18) + 14 = 32

1d8+10 : (3) + 10 = 13

Apr 3, 2026 8:30 pm
Selquet's quick blade finishes off the would be disarmer.

Iseret slips to the outside and stabs the gnoll slaver attaching in the back.
Tabat takes advantage of the whipper to get a blow in, before his weapon is thrown from his hands.
OOC:
Rearranged the damage previously on #2 to #4, as that was who Selquet attacked.
G1: -43/47, flanking Tabat
G2: (-4 to attacks for 7 more rounds), flanking Tabat
G3: -18/47, flanking Selquet
G4: dead
Their AC vs melee is 19
OOC:
Just Callum left to go.
Apr 3, 2026 9:06 pm
Callum strikes out at the nearest gnoll.
Last edited April 3, 2026 9:07 pm

Rolls

Scimitar attack - (1d20+11)

(1) + 11 = 12

Damage - (1d6+5)

(2) + 5 = 7

Apr 3, 2026 9:59 pm
After Callum nearly falls off his camel, the three gnolls and the hyena redouble their efforts to turn this fight to their side. The hyena lopes up to help flank Selquet.

Tabat takes 8, then you're all up.

G1: -43/47, flanking Tabat
G2: (-4 to attacks for 7 more rounds), flanking Tabat
G3: -18/47, flanking Selquet
G4: dead
Their AC vs melee is 19

Rolls

G1 vs Tabat, with whip and scimitar, flanking - (1d20+10, 1d8+4, 1d20+10, 1d6+2)

1d20+10 : (7) + 10 = 17

1d8+4 : (8) + 4 = 12

1d20+10 : (18) + 10 = 28

1d6+2 : (6) + 2 = 8

G2 vs Tabat, with whip and scimitar, evil eye, flanking - (1d20+8, 1d8+4, 1d20+8, 1d6+2)

1d20+8 : (5) + 8 = 13

1d8+4 : (2) + 4 = 6

1d20+8 : (5) + 8 = 13

1d6+2 : (1) + 2 = 3

Hyena vs Selquet, flanking - (1d20+4, 1d6+2)

1d20+4 : (11) + 4 = 15

1d6+2 : (5) + 2 = 7

G3 vs Selquet, with whip and scimitar, flanking - (1d20+10, 1d8+4, 1d20+10, 1d6+2)

1d20+10 : (8) + 10 = 18

1d8+4 : (8) + 4 = 12

1d20+10 : (10) + 10 = 20

1d6+2 : (4) + 2 = 6

Apr 4, 2026 1:47 am
Andromeda bites at the heavily injured enemy while Tabat attempts to launch himself free of Andromeda's saddle without slowing himself down. He tosses his khopesh into the sand before dismounting, then draws forth his spear, jabbing it at the next nearest gnoll.
OOC:
Dropping his khopesh, then dismounting and drawing his spear as a move action, attacking for standard.
Last edited April 4, 2026 1:47 am

Rolls

Andromeda Bites - (1d20+12, 1d6+10)

1d20+12 : (17) + 12 = 29

1d6+10 : (5) + 10 = 15

Tabat Menes: Ride (Dex) vs. DC 20 - (1d20+6)

(5) + 6 = 11

Tabat Menes: Spear of the Watchful Guardian - Atk/Dam - (1d20+14, 1d8+16)

1d20+14 : (18) + 14 = 32

1d8+16 : (8) + 16 = 24

Apr 4, 2026 2:44 am
With two Gnolls flanking him, Selqet whirls his Khopesh back and forth, striking at each one.
OOC:
Full Attack

Rolls

Khopesh Attack - (1d20+18, 1d8+11)

1d20+18 : (5) + 18 = 23

1d8+11 : (5) + 11 = 16

Iterative Attack - (1d20+12, 1d8+11)

1d20+12 : (8) + 12 = 20

1d8+11 : (7) + 11 = 18

Apr 4, 2026 4:15 am
Iseret takes advantage of the chaos to strike at another gnoll flanking Tabat.

Rolls

Attack and damage (sneak attack) - (1d20+11, 1d4+5+3d6)

1d20+11 : (5) + 11 = 16

1d4+5+3d6 : (4) + (222) + 5 = 15

Apr 4, 2026 9:21 am
Cursing his camel as Callum nearly topples off of it, not with a hex but rather a few choice words, he dismounts and goes to attack the remaining gnolls on foot, his blade aglow in a sickly pale green.

Rolls

Dismount (DC 20 for free action) - (1d20+1)

(11) + 1 = 12

Spellstrike with vampiric touch - (1d20+11)

(5) + 11 = 16

Damage - (1d6+5+4d6)

(3) + (3315) + 5 = 20

Apr 4, 2026 3:34 pm
Andromeda kills the wounded slaver, and Tabat heavily wounds the cursed gnoll.

Selquet kills the hyena to one side and then stabs the gnoll to his other side.

Iseret gets in closer and provides flanking for Tabat.

Callum slays the gnoll on Selquet with necromantic energies channeled through his blade.

Tabat takes 7 more, then you're all up.

The last gnoll fights with the desperation of one who fears his fate. He's already cursed...

G1: dead
G2: -24/47 (-4 to attacks for 7 more rounds), attacking Tabat
G3: dead
G4: dead
Hyenas: all dead
Their AC vs melee is 19


The slaves finally dare to cheer you on, understanding that victory over the slavers is now all but assured.

Rolls

Attacking Tabat - (1d20+8, 1d8+4, 1d20+8, 1d6+2)

1d20+8 : (10) + 8 = 18

1d8+4 : (4) + 4 = 8

1d20+8 : (16) + 8 = 24

1d6+2 : (5) + 2 = 7

Apr 4, 2026 4:37 pm
Iseret seizes her opening, striking at the gnoll.

Rolls

Attack and damage (sneak attack, corrected) - (1d20+11, 1d4+5+5d6)

1d20+11 : (17) + 11 = 28

1d4+5+5d6 : (3) + (65424) + 5 = 29

Apr 4, 2026 5:02 pm
Iseret times her strike with a deadly precision, slays the last remaining gnoll.

Combat is over

The slaves cheer at the victory, and shout praises upon you all. They're chained near the water, otherwise they might leap to congratulate you.

Gear Found
4 masterwork chainshirts
4 masterwork scimitars
4 masterwork scorpion whips
4 composite shortbows (str+4)
75 arrows
4 magic items (bottles)
4 extra sets of manacles
180 gp
Apr 4, 2026 5:31 pm
Callum feels some of the gnoll's life force wash over him. The pain in his shoulder temporarily subsides.

He looks over the magic bottles to discern what they may be.
OOC:
18 temp HP for the next hour
OOC:
yeesh, these rolls have been crummy
Last edited April 4, 2026 5:32 pm

Rolls

Spellcradt to identify bottles - (1d20+16)

(5) + 16 = 21

Apr 4, 2026 7:10 pm
All four are the same. As follows:
[ +- ] Bottle of Shifting Sand
Apr 4, 2026 8:48 pm
"Well done! Let us free these people quick, and ensure they have what they need to get to safety." He leads Andromeda over to the slaves after looking for a key to release their shackles.
Apr 4, 2026 11:02 pm
After you free them, you find out that the gnolls captured the slaves from isolated villages and nomadic groups in the Osirian Desert and are escorting them back to the gnolls’ tribe in the foothills of the Brazen Peaks.

Worn out from the journey through the desert and their mistreatment at the hands of the gnolls, the slaves are ill prepared to return to their homes on their own. However, the city of Ipeq lies only about 45 miles to the southeast. If you were to escort them there, then you'd ensure their survival.
Apr 4, 2026 11:29 pm
"I say we take a moment to escort these people to Ipeq!" Iseret states, with unusual defiance. She does not intend to compromise on this option.
Apr 5, 2026 3:05 am
"I wholeheartedly agree. They won't make it alone. The slavers would have at least kept them alive - if we do not deliver them safely, then we are as good as murderers."
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