Going Inside Thursday October 10th, 2019 1:38:40 PM
Pompous sets up a watch at the rear and looks around. He hears the water crashing along, as it has always been doing, through the gully under the bridge. There is a very light breeze that rustles some trees off in the distance. He doesn’t see anything else that appears out of place or wrong, as far as he can tell.
Trayvin passes out some healing as the Agents tromp into the entranceway, throwing various light forms in front of them: Nikolai uses his torch to get rid of the spider webs as Pru sends a few magical dancing lights into the space. Michael and Anna push their way past as Michael tries to make a joke and walks right in as Anna tries to look around. There is so much light now that Anna really can’t tell if there’s anything unnatural, but the fact that the torch and the dancing lights are providing so much light lead her to suspect there’s just no natural source inside the building.
Inside Michael finds he is in a small entryway. The space is about twenty feet deep and almost thirty wide. There are two old wooden doors that don’t look to be in quite as good shape as the outside door. These look a little older and slightly warped. One door is in the far wall and the other is in a diagonal wall. The space here looks like it was meant as a sitting area as there are a couple very old and dried out benches along the wall here. As he steps into the room and disturbs the dust, a puff goes right up his nose (Fort save DC 10 or sneeze).
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP131/146 Character Sheet Thursday October 10th, 2019 6:26:12 PM
Sigvar steps into the room, taking a position in the middle. He is easily able to reach the whole eoom from here and waits for Michael to pick their path. " Thank you Trayvin, I feel much better"
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 85/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+8=21 ; d20+19=23 ; d20+19=37 ; d20+19=22 ; d20+19=37 ; Thursday October 10th, 2019 9:16:55 PM
Michael has been a snake eater for many years, and as such has been in more dusty situations than he cares to remember, being as he isn't that far into the structure, he pinches his nose and lets the urge to sneeze pass. but knowing that he has only bought himself a few minutes until he has to sneeze again. he pulls out a hanky and quietly blows his nose. he then takes a bandanna , wets it and ties it across his nose and mouth to keep out some of the dust. He then keeps on scouting ahead. as long as the path is simple and straight he keeps on but if the path starts splitting he takes out his chalk and puts arrows on the walls pointing back they way they came and marking off corridores they have explored. it's basic dungon craft. and probably overkill, but it pays dividendes to be thorough.
fort save 21. perception 23, 37, 22 and 37.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Thursday October 10th, 2019 9:28:29 PM Well, what do you think? Shall we have a look around?
Used: Spells: prayer, death ward, calm emotions, magic circle vs evil, divine power channel energy 5/6 remaining
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Thursday October 10th, 2019 9:55:35 PM
Pru follows her companions. She can send her Dancing Lights ahead as the group explores.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99-- 33/15/29 CMD : 30 d20+14=15 ; Thursday October 10th, 2019 11:20:36 PM
Anna-aranea says, "I think I'll climb if I can. I'll keep an eye out for anything odd. Also thanks for the healing."
(Perception:15)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 16 HP 94/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Friday October 11th, 2019 12:59:33 AM
Spells in effect: mage armor
Nikolai is used to seeing fortifications with better defenses than a sitting room. But, the mage that build the place seemed not worried about an assault by enemies.
"Michael, check for traps on that side door will you? Let's check it out first and see where it goes before the door straight ahead."
Going Inside Friday October 11th, 2019 11:29:41 AM
Sigvar steps into the room as Michael covers his mouth with a bandana. He moves ahead and draws a chalk arrow on the ground a couple feet in front of the watching Sigvar. It points at the door two feet beyond. Trayvin asks if they should look around as Michael draws another arrow on the wall. Pru’s dancing lights dance ahead and bounce off the wall as Anna considers climbing the interior walls all the way to the top of the ten foot tall room. Nikolai asks Michael to check for traps while Pompous makes spooky noises just outside the door, still keeping up the rear guard.
OOC: Sorry, did I explain this room wrong? It’s a tiny room. It’s so small I’m not sure everyone can actually fit in there at once. And there’s doors there. So there’s nowhere to go until you go through one of them…
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP131/146 Character Sheet d20+15=19 ; 4d6+14=28 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; Friday October 11th, 2019 11:48:23 AM
OOC 20x30 room, scale on the map is 10' squares I assumed. One door straight across and the other on an angle to our right. Is that correct? IC Sigvar watches carefully and readies an action to vital strike anything that goes after Michael. Wow, awful Strike would Hit AC 19 for 28 damage +3 holy
DM Note: Yes, that's correct. It just sounded like some people were posting long-distance exploring in the space and it's not really all that big...
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 85/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=21 ; d20+19=30 ; d20+14=20 ; d20+14=21 ; Friday October 11th, 2019 10:46:12 PM
first off Michael listens at each door intently with all the noisey members of the party a good distance away. then He tries each door to see if they are locked or unlocked. If locked he makes a determination as to the method by which the door is secured. he then comes up with a way of defeating the lock. pick it if it's a tumbler, wire lift if it's a bar. spiked? flex the door and the spike will fall. many different ways to secure a door and an almost infinite number of ways to unsecure it.
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Saturday October 12th, 2019 12:33:08 AM
Pru waits. She knows very well she won't be the first one through the door, no matter which door they choose. So she waits.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99-- 33/15/29 CMD : 30 Saturday October 12th, 2019 1:21:06 AM
Anna waits for Michael to choose an interior door. She does climb a little way up the wall though because she can while she does so.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 16 HP 94/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+21=38 ; Sunday October 13th, 2019 6:44:09 PM
Nikolai keeps his Everburning Torch at the ready to light up the area inside whichever door Michael opens first.
Perception +21= 38
Going Inside Monday October 14th, 2019 3:15:30 PM
Sigvar, Pru, Anna, and Nikolai stand by and keep watch while Michael checks out the doors. He listens carefully at each door but hears nothing other than the party members. Neither door appears locked, but based on his careful examination, the doors appear stuck. They look as if they haven’t been opened in a very, very long time and the wood has expanded to fill the space of the doorframe. Unless there is something barring the doors from behind, both look like they could be forced with a little effort (strength check DC 15), but that would likely break the doors.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP131/146 Character Sheet Monday October 14th, 2019 5:53:10 PM
Sigvar looks down at his adamantine sword and asks " Which door do we want open ?"
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Monday October 14th, 2019 6:14:37 PM Try the one on the left. This castle shows no signs of use, but our report indicated a growing evil presence here. I wonder how accurate the report was?
Used: Spells: prayer, death ward, calm emotions, magic circle vs evil, divine power channel energy 5/6 remaining
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99-- 33/15/29 CMD : 30 Monday October 14th, 2019 10:21:29 PM
Anna asks, "Should I turn into something large and try to force the door? Or will one of you folks do the honor?"
Spells in effect: Haste: 2 x movement speed, +1 to AC, + 1 reflex save, +1 to hit Bull's Strength - + 4 enhancement to Strength Barkskin: 110 min - time elapsed Stoneskin: 150 points of DR/10 adamantine - 110 minutes Beast Shape 3 - 11 min - form of aranea medium size +4 Str +4 nat armor 50 ft base speed, climb 30 ft, darkvision 60 ft, low-light vision, bite+17(1d6+10 plus poison) or Web(+12 ranged, DC 20, hp 10), Poison: Bite—injury; save Fort DC 21; frequency 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 1d3 Strength; cure 1 save
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 16 HP 94/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Monday October 14th, 2019 10:29:49 PM "Well, since our Paladin's Detect Evil sense is nearly overwhelmed, the reports of something evil this way cometh is probably correct. Sigvar, take down that door on the angled wall first. It may be just a closet, but let's find out."
Use Bash if necessary.
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Monday October 14th, 2019 10:34:53 PM
"Ugh. I keep meaning to learn Knock, but there are so many good spells," Pru laments.
---------------------- Haste: 2 x movement speed, +1 to AC, + 1 reflex save, +1 to hit Protection from evil potion. Barkskin: 110 min - time elapsed
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP131/146 Character Sheet 2d6+14=26 ; Tuesday October 15th, 2019 9:45:49 AM
Sigvar winds up and destroys the indicated door. 26 damage to the door ignoring hardness " Not to worry Prudence, I have this covered. Adamantine makes short work of lesser materials."
Going Inside Tuesday October 15th, 2019 11:57:57 AM
The group ponders which door to open. After a little discussion, Nikolai points at the door to the right. Sigvar attacks the door. The door is damp and swollen, but not very thick. The door easily smashes and crumbles into smaller pieces under Sigvar’s assault.
Beyond the door is a larger space that is also enveloped in darkness. (Assuming torches and dancing lights are moved there): The space beyond the door looks like it might have once been a sitting room. This area is also completely covered in dust, though there are very few cobwebs here. Along the far wall are what look like wide, low couches that are rotting and appear that they could not hold the weight of a flea today. There are a couple tables at the sides of that couch as well. There is a strange fireplace without a chimney next to the east wall of the room. In the corners of the room there are jet black suits of armor that are also covered with dust. You don’t see any other exits from this room and it appears that it takes up the entire space of the castle (based on what you observed from the outside of the castle).
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP131/146 Character Sheet d20+5=22 ; Tuesday October 15th, 2019 6:48:18 PM
Perception 22 " Sooooo, if that is the center of this castle, which it appears to be from what we saw outside, then this place is SMALL." "I don't see much but rotting furniture and decay. Anyone else see something?"
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Tuesday October 15th, 2019 9:29:17 PM Other room I guess? I don't think we'll need to resort to checking for secret doors unless we can't find anything else.
Pru do you have any light spells to brighten the place up a bit?
Used: Spells: prayer, death ward, calm emotions, magic circle vs evil, divine power channel energy 5/6 remaining
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Tuesday October 15th, 2019 9:35:35 PM
"Just the Dancing Lights," Pru replies. "Though I could give people darkvision, if they want it."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 16 HP 94/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+21=35 ; Tuesday October 15th, 2019 10:13:47 PM
Nikolai walks around with his Everburning Torch. That and with Pru's Dancing Lights, the place is lit up well enough.
"Well, for a single wizard not worried about a large garrison, a castle just large enough to be a 'home' is all he'd need. A wild guess is that his laboratory is underground. Next room please, Sigvar?"
Perception +21 (books, art, 'souvenirs') = 35
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 85/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=21 ; Tuesday October 15th, 2019 11:14:07 PM
Michael keeps a wary eye on the suits of armor, he remembers the last time supposed statues attacked them. still he searches the room trying to find anthing of use.
Perception 21
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99-- 33/15/29 CMD : 30 d20+14=21 ; Wednesday October 16th, 2019 12:59:59 AM
Perception: 21
Anna-aranea climbs around using her darkvision to seek out whatever this room may offer. She says, "I have a scroll of detect secret doors if you think I should revert to my normal form and check for any secret doors in this room."
Spells in effect: Haste: 2 x movement speed, +1 to AC, + 1 reflex save, +1 to hit Bull's Strength - + 4 enhancement to Strength Barkskin: 110 min - time elapsed Stoneskin: 150 points of DR/10 adamantine - 110 minutes Beast Shape 3 - 11 min - form of aranea medium size +4 Str +4 nat armor 50 ft base speed, climb 30 ft, darkvision 60 ft, low-light vision, bite+17(1d6+10 plus poison) or Web(+12 ranged, DC 20, hp 10), Poison: Bite—injury; save Fort DC 21; frequency 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 1d3 Strength; cure 1 save
" Poche.... a little small however... it would make a nice summer cottage.... "
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Haste: 2 x movement speed, +1 to AC, + 1 reflex save, +1 to hit Protection from evil potion. Barkskin: 110 min - time elapsed
Going Inside Wednesday October 16th, 2019 11:31:50 AM
Nikolai steps into the room to look around. As he does, he and Michael spot the suits of armor starting to move!
OOC: Combat rounds start now. Nikolai is in the doorway to the room and Michael is right behind him. There are five suits of armor, one in each natural corner of the room, and another just to the right of the door. More detailed map coming, but feel free to start out with combat plans and actions. Note: since one is just inside the doorway, if anyone moves past or through the doorway, you're going to draw an AOO. Also, Nikolai is standing there, too, so you have to shove past him.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Wednesday October 16th, 2019 8:26:38 PM I guess this is the welcoming party. I'd prefer tea and biscuits.
Trayvin readies his shield and gets out his Morningstar.
Used: Spells: prayer, death ward, calm emotions, magic circle vs evil, divine power channel energy 5/6 remaining
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 29 Tch 28 Ffted 20 HP 94/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+12=26 ; Wednesday October 16th, 2019 9:27:42 PM
Spells in Effect: Mage Armor
Nikolai notices the suits of armor start to move and quickly takes a 5' step inside and to the left, to give room for any others to enter as well. Then he goes into Total Defense as he studies these mobile suits.
Total Defense +6 to AC
Knowledge Undead +12 = 26
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] Wednesday October 16th, 2019 10:20:46 PM
Fortunately, Pru knows her first move--and for once, everyone is in range. She Hastes the party.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99-- 33/15/29 CMD : 30 d20+13=21 ; Wednesday October 16th, 2019 10:58:10 PM
Anna-aranea shoots a web at one of the suits of armor. (21 vs AC; DC 20 reflex save or be entangled)
Spells in effect: Haste: 2 x movement speed, +1 to AC, + 1 reflex save, +1 to hit Bull's Strength - + 4 enhancement to Strength Barkskin: 110 min - time elapsed Stoneskin: 150 points of DR/10 adamantine - 110 minutes Beast Shape 3 - 11 min - form of aranea medium size +4 Str +4 nat armor 50 ft base speed, climb 30 ft, darkvision 60 ft, low-light vision, bite+18(1d6+10 plus poison) or Web(+13 ranged, DC 20, hp 10), Poison: Bite—injury; save Fort DC 21; frequency 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 1d3 Strength; cure 1 save
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 85/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+21=31 ; d20+21=40 ; d4+3=7 ; 7d6=25 ; Thursday October 17th, 2019 1:00:24 AM
Michael rolls into the room (acrobatics 31) and moves opposite of the one going after Nikolai, he tries to cut the straps that keep the pieces of armor together.
move then attack.
1 attack +16 to hit +1 haste +4 flanking. +21
rapier +1 keen to hit AC 40 for 7 points of damage and 25 points flanking.
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(33 vs evil, 30 others) CMD 30, HP 117/117 d20+22=36 ; d6+10=13 ; d6=6 ; d6+10=12 ; d6=6 ; d20+18=31 ; d6+10=12 ; d6=3 ; d20+12=29 ; d6+10=11 ; d6=3 ; d20+22=32 ; d6+10=14 ; d6=3 ; Thursday October 17th, 2019 6:23:16 AM
ooc> No idea where Pompous is or if he has a shot. But I'll throw some attacks out just in case.
Pompous fires some adamentine arrows over and around his friends and at the closest suit... " Y'all may want to move out of my way! "
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Hasted Protection from evil Barskin fire arrows Many shots Deadly Strike -2/+4 Precise shot
Attack 1 AC 36 Physical 13 Shock 6 Attack 1a AC 36 Physical 12 Shock 6
Attack haste AC 32 Physical 14 shock 3
Attack 2 AC 31 Physical 12 Shock 3 Attack 3 AC 29 Physical 11 shock 3
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP131/146 Character Sheet d20+16=30 ; d20+16=28 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+6=10 ; d20+12=20 ; 2d6+14=23 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; 2d6+14=21 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; 2d6+14=20 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; 2d6+14=21 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; d8=3 ; Thursday October 17th, 2019 6:33:22 AM
OOC That is a critical threat Michael, were you going to roll to confirm? IC Sigvar sees the armor moving now and his single eye widens. Those are either undead or animated armor. Either way they are an abomination in Gargul's eyes. He feels Haste wash over him and he puts his thoughts into action. He steps closer to the door at an angle so that he can swing into the room better. He aims for the suit closest to the door and tests whether or not that black metal is adamantite or not.
5' step and a full attack (with Power Attack), with reach.... ( All attacks are +4 more if Sigvar has flanking, I didn't want to assume he did) Sword 1 Hits AC 30 for 23 damage + 10 holy Haste Hits AC 28 for 21 damage +8 holy Sword 2 Hits AC 24 for 20 damage +7 holy Sword 3 Hits AC 10 for 21 damage + 7 holy Horns Hits AC 20 for 11 damage ( All sword strikes are magic, good and adamantine if that matters, the horns are just vanilla damage)
Going Inside Thursday October 17th, 2019 1:06:51 PM
In a flash, the agents start moving!
Trayvin requests tea and biscuits, but prepares for battle. Nikolai steps into the room and to the side to free up the doorway. He holds and studies the suits of armor. Pru quickly casts haste, catching the entire party. Anna quickly fires a web in the direction of the armor she can see. The entire corner of the room is now covered in massive, sticky webs. Michael dives and dodges into the room, moving for the rear of one of the suits of armor. The armor takes a swing at him as he moves, but misses him completely. Michael strikes with his rapier, but his arm rings with the blow as he hits solid metal, appearing not to damage it.
Pompous, standing so that he could see in the room, can spot the suit of armor on the far side of the room that was just encased in the magical webs. With the light from the dancing lights, he looks, but it is difficult to see the figure in the webs. He launches a few arrows and hears some strike metal. Sigvar's eyes get wide at the movement and he wonders if they are undead. They do not move like undead, but he steps forward anyway. None of the suits of armor are in range of the doorway.
The first suit of armor steps up and swings a long sword at Sigvar, but it clangs against the remains of the doorway. The knight between Michael and Nikolai swings it's longsword at Nikolai. One blow is easily dodged, but the backswing strikes him hard. Nikolai feels a little swirling in his mind as the sword hits him that sets him on edge (Nikolai takes 13 damage plus 7 chaotic damage). The armor in the web throws off the strands and takes a step forward.
The remaining two suits of armor lean back and a stream of black energy streams forth! One hits Nikolai and Michael, enveloping them in momentary darkness. The other hits Sigvar and Nikolai again! The darkness fades after a moment, but everyone caught in the energy feels the negative energy around them.
OOC: Saves required by Nikolai, Michael, Sigvar, and Nikolai a second time: Reflex DC 20 or take 8 strength damage (-4 to attacks, damage, and other strength-related activities) If Nikolai fails both, the effects stack!
Knowledge, Planes, DC 22: Highlight to display spoiler: {It takes cold iron or magic to do full damage to these creatures (DR) } Knowledge, Planes, DC 27: Highlight to display spoiler: {These creatures can breathe and drain the strength of those it hits} Knowledge, Planes, DC 32: Highlight to display spoiler: {Anyone killed by the creature's breath will become a shadow demon}
Web requires anchoring, so firing at a thing would not have any effect. Clearly Anna would know that, so I'm thinking that she has a clear shot across the room at X5 and fires to use the walls there as anchors, hoping to pin X5 in the corner with the webs. It has a 20' radius, but since it needs the anchors, part of it collapsed. What remains is on the map in gold. Also, the web
Note: Michael's acrobatics was enough to avoid the AOO, so it was just flavor text because I picture the thing taking a swing anyway! Since the suits of armor are against the wall, he can't quite get the flanking bonus just yet (because Nikolai had to move out of the way to allow others in). And yes, that does look like a critical threat with that d20+21=40 roll!
Sigvar's action was before the armor moved, so they were all in corners. X1 moved up so if Sigvar has reach, he can take an AOO against X1.
Suits of armor: AC 31; DR 10; SR X5 has AC 35 due to cover Damage: X5: 5
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP131/146 Character Sheet d20+16=19 ; Thursday October 17th, 2019 7:29:24 PM
AoO 16 misses Hold your actions until I get the rest of this post up. It will be worth it I promise.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) d20+11=25 ; d20+11=25 ; d20+11=14 ; Thursday October 17th, 2019 9:31:23 PM What was that? Trayvin tries to recall any knowledge he may have read about these things. They appear to be more than 'just' animated suits of armor.
kn planes checks = 25, 25, 14
Well, I'm not sure what that energy was, but magic and cold iron should damage them.
Active Effects: haste
Used: Spells: prayer, death ward, calm emotions, magic circle vs evil, divine power channel energy 5/6 remaining
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 29 Tch 28 Ffted 20 HP 94/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Thursday October 17th, 2019 10:17:51 PM
OOC: Placeholder for Sigvar's actions, just in case I forget and fall asleep.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99-- 31/13/28 CMD : 30 d20+8=9 ; Friday October 18th, 2019 12:25:29 AM
Know: Planes = 9
Anna draws a blank with respect to the armor.
She takes a full round action to turn into a Dire Tiger.
Spells in effect: Haste: 2 x movement speed, +1 to AC, + 1 reflex save, +1 to hit Bull's Strength - + 4 enhancement to Strength Barkskin: 110 min - time elapsed Stoneskin: 150 points of DR/10 adamantine - 110 minutes Beast Shape 3 - 11 min - form of dire tiger 4+ Str , a –2 Dex, +4 nat armor, -1 AC, -1 Attack, -4 stealth, -2 fly, +1 CMB/CMD 10 foot space, 5 foot reach, 40 foot base speed, low-light vision, scent, 2 claws+15(2d4+5+grab), bite+15(2d6+5+grab), +4 CMD vs trip, pounce, rake (2 claws +15, 2d4+5)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 29 Tch 28 Ffted 20 HP 94/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+14=34 ; d20+14=32 ; d20+20=29 ; Friday October 18th, 2019 1:02:21 AM
Saves required by Nikolai, and Nikolai a second time: Reflex DC 20 or take 8 strength damage (-4 to attacks, damage, and other strength-related activities) If Nikolai fails both, the effects stack!
Reflex1 +13 +1 (Haste) DC 20 = 34! Reflex2 +13 +1 (Haste) DC 20 = 32
Nikolai ducks both rays with panash.
Nikolai's observations o+13 +1 (Haste) DC 20 =f these armored suits leads him to believe they are constructs of some sort. He isn't flanking X3 and sees that Michael might get Flanked, so he Tumbles to H6 to prevent that.
Move: Acrobatics +19 +1 (Luckstone) vs CMD = 29
Standard: Then prepares for an attack by going Total Defense again.
Michael was not expecting the animated armor to spew forth chaotic corruption, he was busy figuring out a way to damage the things. thus he takes the full forece of the darkness and feels his strength leaving him.
He's in the pocket though and lays into the armor aiming for the joints and buckles, if we can get the armor to fall apart we can see what's inside and what it is. NOTE: I'm attacking the structure of the armor, not the creature.
attack 1 16 +1 = +17 to hit.
Rapier +1 Keen To Hit AC 21 for 0 points of damage.
Short sword +1 to hit AC 31 for 1 point of damage.
haste attack +17
Rapier +1 Keen To Hit AC 37 (Crit +4 for feat 40! confirmed!) for 4 points of damage
2nd attack +12 to hit.
Rapier +1 Keen To Hit AC25 for 0 points of damage.
Short sword +1 To Hit AC19 for 0 Points of damage.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP131/146 Character Sheet d20+17=21 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+19=27 ; d20+19=36 ; d20+19=21 ; d20+19=31 ; d20+14=24 ; d20+9=17 ; d20+15=29 ; 2d6+19=24 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; 2d6+19=29 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d8=5 ; Friday October 18th, 2019 6:45:33 AM
OOC Crap, sorry! I was pressed for time and i typed out the turn, then left for work without posting it. Duh. DM please give them until the end of Next turn to use this. IC Sigvar was too busy trying to hit the one stepping into his face that he gets zapped with the negative energy ray. Now weak as a newborn minotaur he steps back 5 feet and calls out to his friends. " Gargul allows a paladin to harm any evil creature, no matter what their protection if the paladin concentrates hard enough. Allow me to bestow that gift from him, to me, to you for the next minute. Pick different targets so that all of them can be hurt by someone." Sigvar then emits an Aura of Justice, allowing all of the Agents within 10' to smite evil gaining his bonuses.
The Agents gain.... +3 to hit and + 13 to damage ( +26 damage on the first hit if the target is a dragon, undead or evil outsider) a +3 deflection bonus vs the target they smite The ability to bypass all damage reduction on the target they smite
He then Smites and attacks (he is now in C,D/5,6 so the target probably has a +4 to AC from the doorway Sword 1 Hits AC 23 miss Haste Hits AC 32 failed to confirm the crit for 24 damage +4 holy +13 more damage if they are dragons, undead or evil outsiders Sword 2 Hits AC 20 miss Sword 3 Hits AC 13 miss Horns Hits AC 25 miss Sigvar's AC is now 38, T16, FF33 vs X1 and 36, T14, FF33 vs the others
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(33 vs evil, 30 others) CMD 30, HP 117/117 d20+25=39 ; d6+36=39 ; d6=4 ; d6+23=25 ; d6=3 ; d20+25=34 ; d6+23=26 ; d6=1 ; d20+21=37 ; d6+23=24 ; d6=5 ; d20+15=20 ; Friday October 18th, 2019 8:00:55 AM
Pompous switches arrows (to cold iron) and fires into one of the armors (X5) " AT THEE YA TINNEY TERRORS! "
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Aura of Justice +3 to hit and + 13 to damage ( +26 damage on the first hit if the target is a dragon, undead or evil outsider) a +3 deflection bonus vs the target they smite The ability to bypass all damage reduction on the target they smite Hasted Protection from evil Barskin cold iron arrows Many shots Deadly Strike -2/+4 Precise shot
Attack 1 AC 39 Physical 39 Shock 4 Attack 1a AC 39 Physical 25 Shock 3
Attack haste AC 34 Physical 26 shock 1
Attack 2 AC 37 Physical 24 Shock 5 Attack 3 AC 20 Physical 0 shock 0
Going Inside Friday October 18th, 2019 12:21:37 PM
OOC:
Because of the massive power of the Aura of Justice, indeed I will allow all to change actions, re-roll if you like, or keep the same rolls. Especially because of this little note: these creatures are indeed evil and just happen to be outsiders as well! Be sure that your post indicates the target of your smite due to the AC bonus.
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] d20+15=23 ; d20+15=24 ; d20+15=19 ; 4d6+26=46 ; 4d6+26=42 ; 4d6+26=39 ; d20+15=23 d20+15=24 d20+15=27 4d6(3+5+3+5)+26=42 4d6(6+3+4+3)+26=42 4d6(4+1+2+3)+26=36 Friday October 18th, 2019 4:25:05 PM I wonder if that applies to spells, too, Pru thinks. Well, only one way to find out.
[OOC: I looked up the paladin's smite ability and it doesn't specifically say "weapon." Smiting with a spell just seems weird, but I'll do it anyway.]
Pru shifts over so she can see more opponents [5-foot step to C-5] and casts Scorching Ray. Three rays spring from her hands toward three different targets.
[Against X2, hit Touch AC 23 for 46 damage; against X3, hit Touch AC 24 for 29 damage; against X4 hit Touch AC 19 for 26 damage.]
Then she casts a Quickened Scorching Ray and does it again.
[Against X2, hit Touch AC 23 for 29 damage; against X3, hit Touch AC 24 for 29 damage; against X4 hit Touch AC 27 for 23 damage.]
Afterward, she has a strange urge to blow smoke off the end of her finger, which is weird, because her finger isn't even smoking.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) d20+22=37 ; d8+31=39 ; Friday October 18th, 2019 7:26:28 PM Nice move Sigvar, now let's finish them quickly.
Trayvin moves up past Sigvar(location E6) and takes a swipe at the suit of armor being distracted by Michael.
attack X3( AC is now 33 vs X3, target of smite) hit AC = 37, damage = 39
Active Effects: -haste -Aura of Justice - +3 to hit and + 13 to damage ( +26 damage on the first hit if the target is a dragon, undead or evil outsider) a +3 deflection bonus vs the target they smite The ability to bypass all damage reduction on the target they smite
Used: Spells: prayer, death ward, calm emotions, magic circle vs evil, divine power channel energy 5/6 remaining
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99-- 29/11/26 (+3 vs X2) CMD : 30 d20+20=39 ; 2d6+7=13 ; 2d6=6 ; d20+20=35 ; 2d6+7=14 ; d20+20=21 ; d20+20=35 ; 2d4+7=14 ; d20+20=27 ; 2d4+7=12 ; d20+20=34 ; 2d4+7=15 ; d20+21=30 ; d20+21=39 ; d20+21=29 ; Saturday October 19th, 2019 12:24:08 AM
Anna-Tiger Charge Pounces the armor designated X2 biting, clawing, raking and attempting to grapple it.
bite 1 + Holy Eberyon tear =( 39 vs AC; 13 + 6 vs evil + 26 = 45 damage) hasted bite = ( 35 vs AC; 14 + 13 damage = 27 damage) claw 1: 21 vs AC; miss claw 2: 35 vs AC 14 + 13 damage = 27 damage) rake claw 1: 27 vs AC 12 + 13 damage if hits = 25 damage) rake claw 2: 34 vs AC 15 + 13 damage if hits = 28 damage)
3 automatic grab attempts = 31, 40, 30 vs CMD to start a grapple with X2 (note my current CMB is 22; 13 = base + 4 from size + enhancement to strength + 1 for being large, +1 for haste, +3 for Sigvar's smite; I missed the +1 from haste in my CMB rolls)
Active Effects: Charging +2 to hit/ -2 to AC -Aura of Justice - +3 to hit and + 13 to damage ( +26 damage on the first hit if the target is a dragon, undead or evil outsider) a +3 deflection bonus vs the target they smite Haste: 2 x movement speed, +1 to AC, + 1 reflex save, +1 to hit, +1 extra attack on full attack Bull's Strength - + 4 enhancement to Strength Barkskin: 110 min - time elapsed Stoneskin: 150 points of DR/10 adamantine - 110 minutes Beast Shape 3 - 11 min - form of dire tiger 4+ Str , a –2 Dex, +4 nat armor, -1 AC, -1 Attack, -4 stealth, -2 fly, +1 CMB/CMD 10 foot space, 5 foot reach, 40 foot base speed, low-light vision, scent, 2 claws+20(2d4+7+grab), bite+20(2d6+7+grab), +4 CMD vs trip, pounce, rake (2 claws +20, 2d4+7)
Michael feels the holy power of the Aura of Justice suffiuce him and switches from going for the armor to going for the evil inside.
Attack 1 base +16 +1 haste +3 Smite =+20
Rapier +1 Keen To hit AC 25 for 0 points of damage and (miss)
Short Sword +1 To hit AC 29 for 2 points of damage and (miss)
Haste attack Rapier +1 Keen To hit AC 30 for 0 points of damage and (Miss)
2nd attack +11 base +1 haste +3 smite = +15
Rapier +1 Keen To hit AC 35 for 3 points of damage and 24 points smite damage.
Short Sword +1 To hit AC 17 for 3 points of damage and (Miss).
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 29 Tch 28 Ffted 20 HP 94/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Sunday October 20th, 2019 11:17:01 PM
OOC: only think I'll have Nikolai do is draw his Kama Cold Iron while he positions behind Michael.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP131/146 Character Sheet Monday October 21st, 2019 9:32:44 AM
OoC No smite as a free actin Nikolai? It is now or never.
Going Inside d4=2 ; d20+17=26 ; d20+12=15 ; d20+24=43 ; d20+24=34 ; d20+19=23 ; d20+14=27 ; d20+14=22 ; d20+9=17 ; d20+24=43 ; d20+24=44 ; d20+24=27 ; d20+24=29 ; d20+17=23 ; 2d6+8=15 ; 2d6+8=13 ; 2d6+8=12 ; 2d6+8=15 ; 2d6+8=18 ; Monday October 21st, 2019 12:47:54 PM
Sigvar steps back and bellows, providing extra power to all of the Agents from Gargul! He steps around and attacks around the door at one of the monsters. His strikes land true and he feels his power slamming into the creature. Pru fires blasting rays into a number of the suits of armor, then does so again! Then she looks at her finger, surprised it isn’t smoking. Trayvin steps up to the doorway and with the support of Sigvar’s aura, attacks the creature there, striking true. Michael continues attacking the monster near him, but in his weakened state, he has trouble breaking through the armor of the beast. Nikolai switches up weapons while Pompous fires arrows through the doorway and the combat towards the one creature he can spot from his location. Despite the fighting and the web, some of his arrows make contact with the beast emerging from the webs. The suit of armor stops in the webs and is no longer trying to escape!
Very suddenly, a massive wall of ice appears in the doorway! It blocks Sigvar and the doorway, leaving Trayvin, Michael, and Nikolai inside the room with the creatures and everyone else outside the room! Another blast of negative energy appears and encompasses Trayvin, Michael, Nikolai, and the creature between them. That creature swings its sword at Nikolai, but does not manage to make contact with him. But at the same time, a giant creature appears in the corner of the room! This is some kind of thing with a long, snake-like body and a woman’s torso. It has six arms and each of the arms hold a long sword in it! When it appears, it immediately attacks Michael, swords flying everywhere. The multiple swords catch Michael completely by surprise, and they cut deeply into him again and again (ouch: 2 critical hits, total damage: 73 to Michael)
OOC Notes: Saves required by Nikolai, Michael, and Trayvin: Reflex DC 20 or take 8 strength damage (-4 to attacks, damage, and other strength-related activities).
Pru: yes, I’d say the smite applies to spells like that, however you do have to select one single target for the smite and all the bonuses only apply to that single target. Also, the targets do have spell resistance so you’ll need to roll to overcome that (23). It looks like even without the bonus to hit, all those attacks will hit the touch AC of 14, but the bonus +26 to damage only applies to the first of each of the attacks. No need to back up, if you can just roll the spell resistance six times I will apply the damage next round (presuming X2 as designated target: X2: 75, X3: 32, X4: 23).
I really want to allow the Anna-tiger to charge attack, but I can’t see any way to get from that starting location at B3 to get through the doorway where Sigvar and Trayvin are both standing and to get a “clear path to your opponent” that “move[s] at least 10 feet.” And with the tiger being size large, I don’t have any idea how to get through that doorway with the combat in the way: at the moment, both Sigvar and Trayvin are really standing and fighting through a 5 foot wide doorway!
Nikolai, I’m not sure what was meant by “positions behind Michael.” That sounds like a move to H6, but that will certainly draw an AOO, so I didn’t move Nikolai on the map. Also note that Nikolai took 20 damage last round that I don’t see in the header.
P.S. Why did Pompous and Nikolai suddenly switch to cold iron? Just felt like switching things up?
Suits of armor: AC 31 (touch AC: 14); DR 10; SR 23 Damage: X1: 41 X3: 66 X5: 105
Smite designees (sorry, this can’t be switched when one dies): Sigvar:X1 Pru:X2? Trayvin: X3 Anna: Michael: X3 Nikolai: Pompous: X5
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 104/104] d20+17=20 ; d20+17=24 ; d20+17=22 ; d20+17=31 ; d20+17=31 ; d20+17=37 ; d20+13=19 ; Monday October 21st, 2019 12:59:39 PM
Old business:
[OOC: I'm okay with Pru targeting as she did; she's a sorcerer; she doesn't understand how Smite works anyway. So, yes, X2 is her Smite target; the other two were just normal targets. SR checks: 20, 24, 22, 31, 31, 37. So, 20 and 22 would fail. That makes the total damage: X2 29, X3 32, X4 10. ]
New business:
Pru recognizes the spell immediately. "Hey, that's my thing!" she cries indignantly. She casts a Dispel Magic to try to get rid of the Wall of Ice. It's not her best effort, but it still might be enough.
[Dispel check is 19. That is laughably pathetic, except that when targeting a spell effect, Pru only has to beat the save DC, so who knows?]
DM Edit: So everyone else can act in the know, yes, that dispel IS going to get rid of the wall of ice and Pru acted first, so everyone can act as if she made the wall go away! Nice one!
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99-- 35/18/30 CMD : 29 Monday October 21st, 2019 9:29:33 PM
(OOC: I thought you could move through square's occupied by your allies freely or was that only in 3.5e. If I had known I couldn't do that I would have done something else)
Anna-Tiger howls in rage at not being able to do anything and burns a turn changing into a hawk (OOC: not going to bother to do the damage adjustments for the new form b/c I'm not going to attack as a hawk, I'll just move, transform, and then do something assuming the battle isn't over by then)
-Aura of Justice - +3 to hit and + 13 to damage ( +26 damage on the first hit if the target is a dragon, undead or evil outsider) a +3 deflection bonus vs the target they smite Haste: 2 x movement speed, +1 to AC, + 1 reflex save, +1 to hit, +1 extra attack on full attack Bull's Strength - + 4 enhancement to Strength Barkskin: 110 min - time elapsed Stoneskin: 150 points of DR/10 adamantine - 110 minutes Beast Shape 3 - 11 min - form of tiny hawk +6 dex, -4 str +1 natural armor, +4 AC, +4 attack, + 12 stealth, + 6 fly -4 CMB/CMD, space 1 ft / reach 0 ft. 10 foot base speed, fly 60 feet(avg), low-light vision, 2 talons+14(1d4+2)
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) d20+8=17 ; d20+8=26 ; d20+18=32 ; d20+18=21 ; d20+13=33 ; d20+13=24 ; d8+18=20 ; d8+18=23 ; d8+18=24 ; d8+18=24 ; Monday October 21st, 2019 9:50:31 PM
OOC- Trayvin made the check that indicated they would take extra damage from cold iron(or beat the DR anyway)
save vs negative = 17, 26(hero point used whoop!)
Michael, get out of there! Get behind me. Seeing the wall drop behind them, Trayvin sighs in relief. I think we're going to need some help in here with this party crasher
Trayvin lays into the suit of armor, hoping to give Michael a path to get out. Actions: attack X3, hit AC: 32, 21(haste roll), 33( 24 to confirm crit if needed) -OOC forgot to add +4 to attack rolls for outflank damage: 20, 23(haste roll), 24(+ 24 if a crit)( adamantine weapon)
Active Effects: -haste -Aura of Justice - +3 to hit and + 13 to damage ( +26 damage on the first hit if the target is a dragon, undead or evil outsider) a +3 deflection bonus vs the target they smite The ability to bypass all damage reduction on the target they smite
Used: Spells: prayer, death ward, calm emotions, magic circle vs evil, divine power channel energy 5/6 remaining
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 29 Tch 28 Ffted 20 HP 94/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Monday October 21st, 2019 10:46:50 PM
OOC: Posted on the 18th: Nikolai's observations of these armored suits leads him to believe they are constructs of some sort. He isn't flanking X3 and sees that Michael might get Flanked, so he Tumbles to H6 to prevent that.
Move: Acrobatics +19 +1 (Luckstone) vs CMD = 29
Standard: Then prepares for an attack by going Total Defense again.
Guess you missed that. Nikolai should be at H6 with an Acrobatics check to avoid AoO.
Sorry I missed that Smite, was a bit busy dodging tornados here in Dallas last night. You could have mentioned that it HAD to be used before the paladin's next turn. I would have paid more attention.
Since Sigvar hasn't gone yet, I consider this as going before his next move. Posting actions in post to follow.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 16 HP 74/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+14=29 ; d20+19=34 ; 2d8+30=36 ; d20+19=31 ; d8+17=22 ; Monday October 21st, 2019 11:33:38 PM
OOC: header updated for HP damage of 20.
As far as Nikolai's position, just keep it as it is or it will be a big mess trying to remove Michael's damage and redo the whole thing. And since Nikolai went into Total Defense, that his action for that turn. However, going before Sigvar this turn he can use the Smite as a free action.
IC: Spells in Effect: Mage Armor, Haste, Smite Evil +3 to hit and + 13 to damage ( +26 damage on the first hit if the target is a dragon, undead or evil outsider); a +3 deflection bonus vs the target they smite; The ability to bypass all damage reduction on the target they smite.
Saves: Reflex DC 20 or take 8 strength damage (-4 to attacks, damage, and other strength-related activities). Reflex +13 +1 (Haste) DC 20 = 29
Dodging the black ray again, Nikolai feels greatly empowered against these creatures chooses X4 as his target of the Smite and lays into X4 with gusto with his bare hands.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 16 HP 74/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Monday October 21st, 2019 11:36:14 PM
OOC: Not a Free action on his part, sorry, the giving of the Smite ability to us was a Free Action on Sigvar's part.
You can move through the space of your friends unhindered, I think that the problem is squeezing through the 5' door is the hitch.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP131/146 Character Sheet d20+10=14 ; d4=1 ; d20+18=34 ; d20+18=27 ; d20+13=28 ; d20+8=22 ; d20+14=34 ; d20+14=15 ; 2d6+19=25 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ; d8=5 ; Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 6:01:12 AM
OOC @#%%$@!Q$^#@ I did it again and posted a whole round then went to work without submitting it. I had been much clearer in my first, unposted description of the aura of justice, and if you smite like the paladin that gives you the aura, it is a free action, or swift, either way it is fast. Hugh, you can move through allies. You can move through opponents with an acrobatics roll. But you can't CHARGE through anyone. Charges require a clear straight path, tough to do indoors, while large, with other large people in front of you, sorry. OK so now to my post, I'll try to recreate it but some of those numbers no longer apply.
IC Sigvar sees the Marlith pop into the room and winces as she becomes a storm of slashing blades around Michael. One thing at a time Sigvar he reminds himself. That thing now was this suit of armor in front of him, blocking his way. He renewed his weakened attacks against it. Sword 1 Hits AC 34 for 25 damage + 8 holy Haste misses Sword 2 misses Sword 3 Misses Horns Hits AC 34 but fail to confirm the critical threat for 23 damage
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(33 vs evil, 30 others) CMD 30, HP 117/117 d20+25=36 ; d6+23=26 ; d6=4 ; d6+23=29 ; d6=1 ; d20+25=42 ; d6+23=24 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; d20+21=24 ; d20+15=18 ; Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 6:15:06 AM
Pompous takes a step south, which should allow him to take some shots at the snakey lady... which he does... after switching to flame arrows...
--------------- what Trayvin said about the cold iron..
Aura of Justice +3 to hit and + 13 to damage ( +26 damage on the first hit if the target is a dragon, undead or evil outsider) a +3 deflection bonus vs the target they smite The ability to bypass all damage reduction on the target they smite Hasted Protection from evil Barskin fire arrows Many shots Deadly Strike -2/+4 Precise shot
Attack 1 AC 36 Physical 26 Shock 4 fire 6 Attack 1a AC 36 Physical 29 Shock 1 fire 4
Attack haste AC 42 Physical 24 shock 2 fire2
Attack 2 AC 24 Physical 0 Shock 0 fire Attack 3 AC 18 Physical 0 shock 0 fire
Going Inside Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 2:31:30 PM
OOC: Working on post, sorry, traveling -- this post should be replaced with the real post, but I'm in an airport and have to get on a plane. Full post should be hopefully by 6:00 Eastern Time.
Update via phone: weather delays, now hope to get post in by 8...
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 85/103 Me+18(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+16=18 ; Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 2:59:07 PM
when the big four armed badded appeared and hit michael it ruined his timing for the dodge of the darkness the blackness envelops him and his strenght drops, it drops so far in fact that his heart cannot strain hard enough to pump blood throughout his body. The pain of his wounds fades and he finds himself standing in a corner of the ceiling waching the despreate battle waged against his friends. He looks at his body, he looks awful small with all the giants battling around him.
He smiles at that. That one so small could be as deadly as he has been gives him comfort. still he hopes his comrades can carry on without him.
Reflex save 18 (I don't think Haste adds a bonus to reflex saves, Am I missing a save bonus? what's the +3 deflection bonus? )
Six arms of damage d20+17=33 ; d20+28=42 ; 2d6+10=18 ; 2d6+3=11 ; 10d6=43 ; 10d6=35 ; Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 8:00:23 PM
Pru quickly reacts and dispels the wall of ice as it appears. The ground is dry as every drop disappears without a trace! Anna turns into a hawk and prepares to move up for another attack. Trayvin yells at Michael and quickly attacks the creature near them again and again until it collapses with a crash into the ground. Nikolai feels energized and accelerates his attacks against one of the creatures, easily chopping into it. Pieces of armor break off, but it does not fall. Sigvar renews his attack through the doorway and manages to strike the monster enough that it, too, collapses in a heap of crashing armor. Pompous takes aim through the small space of the doorway and the combat all around and tries to hit the many-armed creature on the far side of the room that he can just spot between all the action. He’s pretty sure one of his arrows flew true, but couldn’t really see the results of his actions through the melee.
In the corner of the room, Michael’s small body falls to the ground. The massive six-armed creature ignores the body and steps forward. The arms and swords flash again, this time targeting Nikolai! But instead of attacking him, the creature moves and the massive tail flies out, slamming into Nikolai, then with incredible speed, wrapping around him, tightly squeezing the life out of him! It shifts around him, leaving him caught in the huge tail! Two drops of magic come from the room, from the direction of the suits of armor and suddenly the outer room is filled with flames and heat!
OOC: Nikolai is grappled, CMD 42 to escape! Damage from tail slap 11, damage from constriction: 18
TWO fireballs explode in the outer room. Everyone in the room need two reflex saves, DC 17. Damage: 43 and 35, save for half damage.
Man, I hate trying to post battles while traveling. Perhaps I should travel less. Ah, no matter, I hope to get this in and posted before the next plane. Hello anyone near Atlanta!
Also, I am sorry about any confusion on actions, spells, and so on. I know some of you DM and these higher level battles always lead to, well, lots of stuff! Combat for these games usually has me with dozens of tabs open on browsers as I look up all sorts of pages, rules, character sheets, and so on. I promise I try and run everything fairly for the characters – if I miss something, it’s simply me not knowing everything about the rules, despite having played for dozens of years. I do apologize if something I interpret or rule makes things bad for your character or your actions! I almost think that these higher level battles need two days for each round just to clarify and determine everything. I might try to find a good way to do that in the future, but for now I’m doing the best I can to hopefully make it enjoyable for everyone. Also, I guess that should have been an email…
Suits of armor: AC 31 (touch AC: 14); DR 10; SR 23 Damage: X1: 95 (dead) X2 : 29 X3: tons (dead) X4: 68 X5: 105 (dead)
Woman-demon: AC 32 (36 with cover) SR Damage: 61
Smite designees (sorry, this can’t be switched when one dies): Sigvar:X1 Pru:X2 Trayvin: X3 Anna: Michael: X3 Nikolai: X4 Pompous: X5
Random DM numbers/notes: U: 0/1/0/0/0
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 103/104] d20+11=25 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+24=29 ; Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 9:04:16 PM
Pru manages to dodge the worst of the fireballs, and her affinity for fire means she only takes a tiny bit of damage from the biggest one.
Her primary concern is for her teammates. Michael is down, Nikolai is grappled, and Trayvin may have a hard time helping Michael in all that scrum. Pru scooches past Trayvin to F-6, possibly soaking up an AoO on the way. She grabs the unconscious Michael with one hand and the grappled Nikolai with another. "Let's get out of here!" she says. She nods to Trayvin, hoping he'll take the hint and grab her arm or something; she only has two hands. She casts defensively, trusting Trayvin to remember their team training and give her a hand.
[As a swift action, use the Mailed Fist Team Tactics feature to give Trayvin the Shielded Caster feat for 1 round. Casts Dimension Door defensively. Succeeds with a 29.]
Pru casts her spell, and hops to D-2, bringing her companions with her. Note: the spell specifies the caster can bring willing creatures, so Nikolai doesn't have to come if he doesn't want to. I assume Michael wants to, and that Trayvin wants to go with Michael. :)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 16 HP 74/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 9:34:33 PM
OOC: BTW, Haste does give you a +1 on Reflex saves.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 127/138(BrianZ) Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 10:30:58 PM
OOC- Jonathan, I read the note about the tornadoes. I saw that on the news, I hope everyone is ok.
Trayvin doesn't need to be told twice, he reaches out and places a hand on Pru's shoulder as she whisks the team out of the room.
I'll try and give us some breathing room. Trayvin reaches down and touches the floor casting a spell as he does so. Casting stone shape, he wills a portion of the floor, walls, and ceiling to create a crude stone wall blocking the doorway and the creatures now on the other side. I don't think that will hold them for long. Get ready. Trayvin looks at Michael, and hopes it isn't too late.
Active Effects: -haste -Aura of Justice - used
Used: Spells: prayer, death ward, calm emotions, magic circle vs evil, divine power, stone shape channel energy 5/6 remaining
OOC- no worries Jeff, lots of experienced players here, and I think everyone can overlook a few snafus to enjoy a good game.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99-- 35/18/30 CMD : 29 Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 12:04:48 AM
Tiny Anna-Hawk flies to I6 and lands. Next round she'll turn into a Dire Tiger and the Round after that she'll charge whatever enemy is still standing.
She hates tight quarters combat as she really can't do much
Active Effects: -Aura of Justice - +3 to hit and + 13 to damage ( +26 damage on the first hit if the target is a dragon, undead or evil outsider) a +3 deflection bonus vs the target they smite Haste: 2 x movement speed, +1 to AC, + 1 reflex save, +1 to hit, +1 extra attack on full attack Bull's Strength - + 4 enhancement to Strength Barkskin: 110 min - time elapsed Stoneskin: 150 points of DR/10 adamantine - 110 minutes Beast Shape 3 - 11 min - form of tiny hawk +6 dex, -4 str +1 natural armor, +4 AC, +4 attack, + 12 stealth, + 6 fly -4 CMB/CMD, space 1 ft / reach 0 ft. 10 foot base speed, fly 60 feet(avg), low-light vision, 2 talons+14(1d4+2)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 16 HP 74/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 12:35:46 AM
OOC: the F3 tornado was heading our direction but then veered northwards. It is a mess for a long ways. Traffic is horrible trying to get to work and back. Despite all that, I've not heard of any fatalities.
IC: Nikolai starts his Escape Artist trick when a hand grabs him and he's suddenly floating on air for a brief second then appears outside the room. He sees Michael unconscious and casts a spell from a Tattoo.
Casting Stabilize on Michael.
OOC: Per the description, it seems to affect loss of hit points, but I'll let the DM judge whether it would include dying from loss of strength or any other similar thing.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 13/103 Me+16(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 1:09:57 AM
OOC: My kids are in Duncanville Tx the tornado hit Midlothian then jumped over their house and hit Ovilla. they got lucky.
and doing some research, with a str of 0 I'm merely unconscious and too weak to move.
Michael feels Pru's warm hand gripping him by his uninjured shoulder and suddenly he is back in his body, pitiful weak thing that it is now. there is a flash of light and the dimension door opens, Michael holds his breath as they pass through, teleportation, and other such things always make him feel as if he will be someone else when he gets on the other side. Whatever he is, as long as he is with his companions, it will all be alright.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP 95/146 Character Sheet d20+11=17 ; d20+11=16 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d20+16=22 ; d20+16=28 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+6=14 ; d20+15=30 ; Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 3:46:51 AM
Sigvar manages to dodge the first fireball but the second catches him full in the face That is no matter. They are facing demons and the others are trying to save Michael. He and Pompous are now their shield against the horde. He slaps his hand against his chest and feels Gargul's healing power go thorough him mitigating the fireball damage and he steps through the door to face the Marlith. With a bellow he Smites her and goes to work. Sigvar's AC is now 38, T16, FF33 vs the Marlith and 36, T14, FF33 vs the others sword 1 misses Haste misses sword 2 misses sword 3 misses Horns miss
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(33 vs evil, 30 others) CMD 30, HP 117/117 d20+18=36 ; d20+18=22 ; d20+25=30 ; d20+25=29 ; d20+25=34 ; d20+25=38 ; d20+18=31 ; d20+15=34 ; d20+15=35 ; d6+23=25 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d6+23=27 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; d6+23=26 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d6+23=29 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6+23=29 ; d6=4 ; d6=6 ; Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 6:34:40 AM
Pompous' skills and luck holds out as he takes no damage from the fireballs ( saves plus reflex feat).
Seeing two of his partners down, he resolves himself to end this as quickly as he can. No time for jockularity.
" AT THEE!!!"
He moves (4C) and fires at the snake woman!
ooc> 234 points of possible damage will hopefully finish that thing! Switch attack to next closest vilain as needed if possible.
------------------------------ REFLEX Aura of Justice - +3 to hit and + 13 to damage ( +26 damage on the first hit if the target is a dragon, undead or evil outsider) a +3 deflection bonus vs the target they smite Hasted Protection from evil Barskin fire arrows Many shots Deadly Strike -2/+4 Precise shot Burns 2 hero points on re rolls of attack one.
Attack 1 AC 34 (burn two hero points on re roles) Physical 25 Shock 2 fire 4 Attack 1a AC 34 Physical 27 Shock 3 fire 3
Attack haste AC 38 Physical 26 shock 2 fire3
Attack 2 AC 34 (added +3 plus role from the aura) Physical 29 Shock 1 fire 6 Attack 3 AC 34 (crit role successful with a natural 20 =35) Physical 87 (29 x3 for critical) shock 4 fire 6
Six arms of damage d20+24=42 ; d20+24=29 ; 2d6+8=14 ; 2d6+8=12 ; Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 2:06:35 PM
Pru runs into the room and heads for her allies. As she does so, she tries to dodge the whirling blades, but is unable to do so as one slices her deeply in the guy (Pru 26 damage). She manages to grab Michael and Nikolai. Trayvin reaches out to touch her and she whisks the group into the other room. As soon as they appear, Trayvin is already reaching to the ground to shape the stone. Stone from the floor slides and moves, closing the space that was a doorway. Nikolai checks on Michael and finds he is simply too weak too move and not in need of the stabilize. He slides back against the wall, even that movement taking all his strength. He feels a pull of darkness and momentarily feels shadowy.
Tiny Anna Hawk heads for the battle, but is stymied when the large mass or rock appears where there was a doorway a moment ago! Sigvar heals himself and prepares to step forward, but stops at the sudden appearance of the stone wall. There is a momentary, sudden silence as the Agents catch their breath and the wall of stone does not immediately disappear.
Suits of armor: AC 31 (touch AC: 14); DR 10; SR 23 Damage: X1: 95 (dead) X2 : 29 X3: tons (dead) X4: 68 X5: 105 (dead)
Woman-demon: AC 32 SR Damage: 61
Smite designees (sorry, this can’t be switched when one dies): Sigvar:X1 Pru:X2 Trayvin: X3 Anna: Michael: X3 Nikolai: X4 Pompous: X5
Random DM numbers/notes: U: 0/0/0/0/0
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99-- 35/18/30 CMD : 29 Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 9:15:45 PM
Anna says, "Should I just say the heck with it... revert to my normal form and then use meld with stone to pass through the wall? I'm getting really sick of not being able to do anything here. I'm seriously asking for some advice."
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 138/138(BrianZ) d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d20+14=19 ; d20+6=19 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+11=27 ; Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 9:18:54 PM
Trayvin channels some healing energy and then begins to examine Michael to determine what sort of healing will be needed to undo the effects of the negative energy.
Used: Spells: prayer, death ward, calm emotions, magic circle vs evil, divine power, stone shape channel energy 4/6 remaining
OOC- wow what are the odds of rolling the same number three times in a row, with three different modifiers?
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 103/104] Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 9:21:08 PM
Pru turns to her companions. "It seems we have a moment here. Would anyone like a Greater Heroism? Or an Invisibility?"
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 16 HP 79/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d8=2 ; d8=4 ; d8=3 ; Wednesday October 23rd, 2019 9:35:50 PM
OOC: forgot to add the 29 hp damage from last round, now added the 20 healing. HP should be up to date.
"Don't worry Ana, there's plenty still. We'll catch out breath, get a bit of healing, then go back in. That space is a bit constrictive for very large types though. So, what say following the wall coming down, throw some magic fireballs or something like that followed by us, Sigvar, Ana in whatever form she wants, me, and whoever else can get in."
Nikolai uses a charge from the Staff of Healing: 3d8+5 = 2+4+3+5= 14 hp healed from staff
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 13/103 Me+16(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Thursday October 24th, 2019 12:36:58 AM
Michael tries to speak, but he''s too weak to form words. heck he can't even open his eyes it's like his lids weigh a ton. even breathing is hard, but he's alive and that's good. he feels the healing hmmm...that tastes like good roast beef this time, wonder if it's the strenght drain and negative energy causing that, it usually tasts fruity or even like candy. .
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(33 vs evil, 30 others) CMD 30, HP 117/117 Thursday October 24th, 2019 6:17:08 AM
Pompous hurries to his fallen comrads and fetches two potions from his kit. "Here brothers.. potions of restorations (ooc lesser).... drink and be well... "
He poors the first potion down Michael's throat and waits to see who could use the second potion the most.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP145/146 Character Sheet d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; Thursday October 24th, 2019 6:23:34 AM " Anything you can do to offset the strength loss Prudence, would be appreciated, so yes Greater Heroism please." Sigvar lays hands on himself again adding to Trayvin's healing, bringing himself back to full health. He then augments his body with holy power ( cast Divine Favor), then he looks up at the Agents. " Put me back in, I'm ready now."
Prudence Gundle [AC 23; HP 97/104] Thursday October 24th, 2019 12:54:17 PM
Pru casts Greater Heroism on Sigvar. "There's more where that came from," she reminds her friends.
Six arms of damage Thursday October 24th, 2019 1:51:09 PM
The Agents take the moment to regroup and attempt to heal. Anna is ready to attack. Trayvin heals as best he can and looks over Michael. He can tell that the strength damage is serious and won’t heal on it’s own (lesser restoration could help, but only for 1d4). Pru offers more magic to support the group. Nikolai makes a suggestion based on the wall disappearing. Trayvin notes that the stone was moved, so it’s not a simple matter of just dismissing the stone. Michael looks around, still in a daze. Pompous quickly offers a potion to Michael (1d4 strength restored). Sigvar heals himself up and prepares to head back into battle.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 33/103 Me+16(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d4=3 ; Thursday October 24th, 2019 7:54:48 PM
Michael takes the potion and finds that he can open his eyes and move. it's a struggle to get up but he manages Gargul! I haven't been this weak since I caught that bug back in basic. to the group he speaks. Anna, do you still have that bag that you can put gold in and it produces stuff? How much do you reckon a potion or scroll of Greater Restoration would cost? Cause I think that's what we need a few of now. or maybe just restoration,
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99-- 35/18/30 CMD : 29 Thursday October 24th, 2019 9:22:12 PM
Anna turns from Hawk into Dire Tiger once again ready to spring into action and pounce the first evil outsider she sees.
She says to Michael, "I have the bag but i have to be human to access it. Also it can't produce greater restoration scrolls. The best it can do is lesser restoration.:
Aura of Justice - +3 to hit and + 13 to damage ( +26 damage on the first hit if the target is a dragon, undead or evil outsider) a +3 deflection bonus vs the target they smite Haste: 2 x movement speed, +1 to AC, + 1 reflex save, +1 to hit, +1 extra attack on full attack Bull's Strength - + 4 enhancement to Strength Barkskin: 110 min - time elapsed Stoneskin: 150 points of DR/10 adamantine - 110 minutes Beast Shape 3 - 11 min - form of dire tiger 4+ Str , a –2 Dex, +4 nat armor, -1 AC, -1 Attack, -4 stealth, -2 fly, +1 CMB/CMD 10 foot space, 5 foot reach, 40 foot base speed, low-light vision, scent, 2 claws+18(2d4+7+grab), bite+18(2d6+7+grab), +4 CMD vs trip, pounce, rake (2 claws +18, 2d4+7)
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 138/138(BrianZ) Thursday October 24th, 2019 9:40:50 PM I can take care of some of the strength damage, while we come up with a new attack plan.
OOC- Trayvin has a restoration and a lesser restoration to cast. I'm not sure who needs them the most, so I will ask for DM discretion.
Allright Michael, now I will see to the wounds (will wait till next round, I don't want to push too many actions at once)
Active Effects: -haste -Aura of Justice - used
Used: Spells: prayer, death ward, calm emotions, magic circle vs evil, divine power, stone shape, restoration, lesser restoration channel energy 4/6 remaining
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 24 Tch 23 Ffted 16 HP 79/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Friday October 25th, 2019 12:24:24 AM "I would expect them to try to break through, but then again, they might be happy just waiting for us. How long can that summoned six-armed-she-thing stay? We can't search the rest of this castle until this threat is banished. If they don't try to break through in the next few seconds, we'll do it and put an end to them."
Nikolai starts counting the seconds: 1...2...3...4...5...
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 33/103 Me+16(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Friday October 25th, 2019 1:17:08 AM How about we knock the building down then sift throught the rubble to find things. that would be a lot easier than fighting in that constricted area.
Michael has a str of 3 he could really use a restoration spell as things stand I do 0hp of damage. .
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP145/146 Character Sheet d4=2 ; Friday October 25th, 2019 12:32:04 PM
While waiting for the barrier to drop or the demons to teleport around it, Sigvar casts Lesser restoration on himself restoring 2 points of his strength.
Getting crowded in here Friday October 25th, 2019 3:10:36 PM
Pru casts a spell on Sigvar. Pompous holds onto a potion to see who needs it. Michael drinks the potion and finds that he can move, but is still tired. Anna turns into a tiger and fills a good portion of the small room. Trayvin starts casting a spell to help Michael. Nikolai starts counting down to breaking down the newly created stone wall. Sigvar starts casting a spell as well.
Pompous stands and waits, but does not have long to wait. The air in the room shimmers and reality appears to shift. Very suddenly the room is crammed full with bodies! The many-armed woman and the two suits of armor quite suddenly appear in the room with the Agents!
OOC: Trayvin could start casting greater restoration on Michael. Note that this takes 5000 gp of diamond dust, but more importantly, takes 3 rounds to cast! One round has passed. It will be lost if you stop casting it before it is completed. The same goes for Sigvar and the lesser restoration. Pompous has a potion in hand, not a weapon.
Note the tight spaces in the room now. If you’re going to make much movement, you may need to map out a path so everyone can see where everyone else had moved. Please pay attention to those who post before you in case they move in your way or into your intended space. Yes, you can move through spaces occupied by your allies. Beware of AOOs as you move!
Suits of armor: AC 31 (touch AC: 14); DR 10; SR 23 Damage: X1: 95 (dead) X2 : 29 X3: tons (dead) X4: 68 X5: 105 (dead)
Woman-demon: AC 32 SR Damage: 61
Smite designees (sorry, this can’t be switched when one dies): Sigvar:X1 Pru:X2 Trayvin: X3 Anna: Michael: X3 Nikolai: X4 Pompous: X5
Random DM numbers/notes: U: 0/0/0/0/0
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP145(13 temp)/146 Character Sheet Friday October 25th, 2019 7:06:37 PM
OOC So are we mid round? I am very unclear what we can do other than move on to the next round's actions
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99-- 35/18/30 CMD : 29 Friday October 25th, 2019 9:12:01 PM
(OOC: I thought tigers were considered long 2 x 1 because they have a 10 foot space but only a 5 foot reach not a true 2 x 2 large creature that has both a 10 foot space and reach)
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 138/138(BrianZ) Friday October 25th, 2019 9:14:40 PM
OOC- Trayvin was casting the mid-tier restoration on Michael, that one should take care of the ability damage and costs 100gp worth of diamond dust for that verision. (I forgot about the casting time on those, been awhile since I used them in combat rounds) The lesser restoration was not used yet since we are in combat rounds.
Trayvin hopes to maintain his concentration as the creatures show up for another round. At least he was able to get a little healing out first.
Actions: concentrating to complete spell, round 2/3 completed.
Active Effects: -haste -Aura of Justice - used
Used: Spells: prayer, death ward, calm emotions, magic circle vs evil, divine power, stone shape, restoration channel energy 4/6 remaining
WaterPru [AC 28; HP 123/130] d20+12=19 ; d20+20=31 ; Friday October 25th, 2019 9:32:54 PM
The bad guys appear, and all of a sudden Pru is on the front lines? How did that happen? she wonders, looking frantically for a spot to move to.
Then she looks behind her and sees Michael, still sitting on the ground, still weak from the draining effects he'd faced. And she, Pru, is the only thing between Michael and that six-armed whatever-it-is. [Knowledge: Planes 19] Pru stays where she is.
But if she's going to stay, she'll need to be a bit tougher, so she attempts to cast a spell to address that. [Casting defensively. 31 - success.]
Pru transforms into a medium-sized Water Elemental. [Updated Header]
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP145(13 temp)/146 Character Sheet d20+27=45 ; d20+27=34 ; d20+27=31 ; d20+22=34 ; d20+17=26 ; d20+22=27 ; 4d6=16 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; 2d6+18=26 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; 2d6+6=16 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; Saturday October 26th, 2019 3:59:30 AM
OOC OK, so apparently we are just starting a new round. IC Sigvar see's Prudence change forms to protect Michael and he acts while the Marlith may be distracted. He steps forward 5 feet and Smites her. That added to the spellcasting while in the tiny room means she is about to be sorry that those suits of armor called her for help.
Attack 1 Hits AC 45 and confirms as a critical for 88 damage + 8 holy Haste miss ( hits x2 though for 16 + 6 holy magic sword should bypass DR) Attack 2 Hits AC 34 for 26 damage + 7 holy( 13 damage +7 holy if on x2) Attack 3 miss Horns miss
If that first blow kills her the rest of the attacks are on x2 I believe long creatures were 3.5 d&d. Also most animals don't have reach when large. But that is off the top of my head, and as you are practically in his armor doesn't apply. I thought teleport took any of your remaining actions away and kinda left you stunned, but I think that was 3.5 too because I couldn't find it anywhere.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 33/103 Me+16(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+15=23 ; d20+15=16 ; Saturday October 26th, 2019 3:00:43 PM
Michael isn't used to being in the back rank, he's also not used to being weak as a kitten. He pulls out an a potion of Achemists fire and throws it on the she demon, he then throws a flask of oil on her to feed the flames. sure she has DR 10 but fire makes most things flinch.
Protection from evil First, the subject gains a +2 deflection bonus to AC and a +2 resistance bonus on saves. Second, the subject immediately receives another saving throw (if one was allowed to begin with) against any spells or effects that possess or exercise mental control over the creature (including enchantment [charm] effects and enchantment [compulsion] effects, such as charm person, command, and dominate person). Third, the spell prevents bodily contact by evil summoned creatures.
Barskin Cold Iron arrows Many shots Deadly Strike -2/+4 Precise shot Point Blank shot
Attack 1 Hits AC 27 Physical shock Attack 1(a) Multi short Hits AC 27 Physical shock Attack 2 Haste = Hits AC 24 Physical Shock
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99-- 35/18/30 CMD : 29 d20+19=26 ; d20+19=33 ; 2d6+7=15 ; d6=6 ; 2d6=8 ; d20+19=32 ; d20+19=32 ; 2d4+7=15 ; d6=2 ; d20+19=27 ; d20+19=24 ; Sunday October 27th, 2019 8:55:13 PM
Anna-Tiger takes a full round attack against X4
Bite: 26 vs AC (without smite) or 29 vs AC with smite = miss Hasted Bite 33 vs AC (without smite) or 36 vs AC with smite = 15 + 6 precision damage + 8 damage from holy Eberyon's tear + 26 damage if aura of justice is in effect plus 32 vs CMD to start a grapple for free with X4 Claw 1 32 vs AC (without smite) or 35 vs AC with smite = 15 + 2 precision damage + 13 damage if aura of justice is in effect plus 27 vs armor's CMD to start a grapple for free against X4 Claw 2 24 vs AC (without smite) or 27 vs AC (with smite) = miss
Flanking with Nikolai - +2 to hit + 1d6 precision damage from teamwork feats Aura of Justice - +3 to hit and + 13 to damage ( +26 damage on the first hit if the target is a dragon, undead or evil outsider) - trying against X4 a +3 deflection bonus vs the target they smite Haste: 2 x movement speed, +1 to AC, + 1 reflex save, +1 to hit, +1 extra attack on full attack Bull's Strength - + 4 enhancement to Strength Barkskin: 110 min - time elapsed Stoneskin: 150 points of DR/10 adamantine - 110 minutes Beast Shape 3 - 11 min - form of dire tiger 4+ Str , a –2 Dex, +4 nat armor, -1 AC, -1 Attack, -4 stealth, -2 fly, +1 CMB/CMD 10 foot space, 5 foot reach, 40 foot base speed, low-light vision, scent, 2 claws+17(2d4+7+grab), bite+17(2d6+7+grab), +4 CMD vs trip, pounce, rake (2 claws +17, 2d4+7)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 28 Tch 27 Ffted 20 HP 79/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+19=39 ; d20+19=24 ; 2d8+30=42 ; Monday October 28th, 2019 12:59:47 AM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Haste, Smite Evil
Nikolai sees his Smite target right in front of him and takes advantage of that.
As a Free Action, he spends a ki point for an extra +4 to his AC:
AC VS X4 is +3: 31, Tch 30, Fltfted 23
Getting crowded in here d20+24=32 ; d20+24=32 ; d20+19=36 ; d20+14=15 ; d20+9=21 ; 2d6+8=15 ; d20+24=35 ; d20+24=42 ; d20+24=30 ; d20+24=29 ; 2d8+6=13 ; 2d8+6=18 ; d20+24=30 ; d20+24=27 ; 2d6+6=14 ; d20+17=34 ; 2d6+3=9 ; d20+28=33 ; Monday October 28th, 2019 2:42:27 PM
Trayvin concentrates, trying to restore Michael to full strength. Pru’s eyes widen in shock at the sudden appearance of the bad guys right next to her! She carefully considers the swords as she casts a spell to turn into a water elemental. She can tell this is an outsider, it needs cold iron or good to hurt it (DR 10/cold iron and good), and it is immune to two types of elemental damage (Electricity, poison; DR for acid, cold, fire). Sigvar stops casting his spell (spell is lost), takes a step forward and tries to attack the many-armed woman, but cannot get past the others next to her. Instead, he takes his wrath out on the suit of armor and it falls to the ground with a clatter and a splat. From his seated position, Michael pulls out and throws a small potion of alchemical fire at the woman. It explodes and fire splashes about her side and a little hits water-elemental Pru (1 point of fire damage).
Pompous turns, drops the potion in his hand, and unloads with his bow. The potion crashes to the ground and shatters. He just barely dodges the swing of one of the swords from the creature. The weaving arms and snake-like body dodge the shots and his arrows crash into the wall behind it. Anna-tiger finally gets involved in the battle, quickly biting and slashing the remaining suit of armor. She climbs on top of it to grapple it, but then realizes that she has a limp suit of armor in her claws. Nikolai starts to strike at the suit of armor, but it has fallen to the ground.
The whirling blades of the six-armed woman start flying. One sword in one arm attacks Pompous repeatedly and one finds his flesh (Pompous: 15 damage). The other arms also swing at nearby targets, water elemental Pru (Pru: 31 damage) and Trayvin (Trayvin: 14 damage). At the last moment, the tail of the monster swings around, slams into Trayvin, and starts wrapping around him (Trayvin: 9 damage; grappled) and squeezing!
OOC: On the aura of justice, I thought you had one round to use it and then you were allowed to keep those smiting bonuses until the target was killed, like a regular smite. Looking it up now, I was close. You do indeed have to start using the ability within one round. Then it lasts for 1 minute. So sorry, no smite for Tiger-Anna (thanks for all the details in the post!)
Sigvar, it’s too crowded to get all the way to the woman, so I redirected the attacks on X2. Sigvar can move through a space occupied by an ally, but cannot end movement filling that space. For Michael, taking out a potion is a move action, then throwing it is a standard action. That’s all he can get done on this turn, though he can do the same again next turn. With everyone there, that’s a ranged attack into combat, so -4 to the attack. That’s a 19, but it still hits. Pompous I don’t know if you have a way to avoid AOO, so if you do let me know. Otherwise, the monster gets an AOO for you attacking it with a ranged weapon while standing next to it. It missed.
Trayvin: Whew! Okay, so it hit with a sword for 14 damage and the tail did 9 damage. In order for that to not interrupt the casting, you need a concentration check, DC 37 or lose the spell. The creature’s tail is going for a grapple. I don’t see a CMD on your character sheet, so I calculated one: 10 + BAB (9) + Str Mod (4) + Dex Mod (0) = 23. Its grapple attack exceeded 23, so Trayvin is grappled. To continue concentrating, if you succeeded with the above check, you need a second concentration check, DC 42! If you make that one (which I don’t think you can with a +15 concentration that I see on the sheet), you can complete the spell this round.
Suits of armor (all dead): AC 31 (touch AC: 14); DR 10; SR 23 Damage: X1: 95 (dead) X2: 100+ (dead) X3: tons (dead) X4: 100+ (dead) X5: 105 (dead)
Woman-demon: AC 32 (touch 17) DR 10 SR ?? Damage: 61
Everyone: Please do pay close attention to the map and the actions of the other Agents! These are very tight quarters and there are only so many things you can do. If you get in one another’s way and don’t notice it, things are going to get ugly quickly! Only one person can occupy any space at one time. You can move through a space with an ally, but cannot end movement there. You can use the space occupied by the defeated armors, I’ll remove them next round. I did look up the space for the tiger, and there’s an example with Large (Long), and that creature takes up the four 5 foot boxes. Sorry!
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99-- 35/18/30 CMD : 29 d20+17=26 ; d20+17=24 ; d20+17=35 ; 2d4+7=10 ; 2d6=8 ; d20+19=23 ; d20+17=37 ; d20+17=36 ; 2d4+7=12 ; 2d4+7=12 ; d20+23=40 ; Monday October 28th, 2019 5:51:58 PM
Anna takes a 5 foot step forward to occupy squares D4, E4, D5, E5 and then makes a full attack this time against the multi-armed woman.
Bite: 26 vs AC: Miss Hasted Bite: 24 vs AC: Miss Claw 1: 35 vs AC hit; 10 damage + 8 damage from Holy Eberyon's Tear (if applicable) plus 27 vs multiarmed woman to start grapple (OOC: I forgot grab gave a + 4 bonus to grapple) Claw 2: 37 vs AC to hit (threat of critical) 36 to confirm so 24 damage on the critical plus 40 vs CMD to start grappling the multi-armed lady OOC: all my attacks have not accounted for her DR
Haste: 2 x movement speed, +1 to AC, + 1 reflex save, +1 to hit, +1 extra attack on full attack Bull's Strength - + 4 enhancement to Strength Barkskin: 110 min - time elapsed Stoneskin: 150 points of DR/10 adamantine - 110 minutes Beast Shape 3 - 11 min - form of dire tiger 4+ Str , a –2 Dex, +4 nat armor, -1 AC, -1 Attack, -4 stealth, -2 fly, +1 CMB/CMD 10 foot space, 5 foot reach, 40 foot base speed, low-light vision, scent, 2 claws+17(2d4+7+grab), bite+17(2d6+7+grab), +4 CMD vs trip, pounce, rake (2 claws +17, 2d4+7)
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP145(13 temp)/146 Character Sheet Monday October 28th, 2019 6:42:23 PM
So, um, I am large and have reach. Why couldn't I reach her?
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 115/138(BrianZ) Monday October 28th, 2019 9:44:38 PM
Trayvin drops the spell, it was becoming too difficult to concentrate on it.
Actions: activate freedom's call and get out of the grapple
Active Effects: -haste -freedom's call
Used: Spells: prayer, death ward, calm emotions, magic circle vs evil, divine power, stone shape, restoration channel energy 4/6 remaining freedom's call 7/8 remaining
OOC- sorry, apparently I never added the CMB/CMD to my sheet. Will use your number until update is completed. concentration check = level+20, not enough to make the 2nd check.
WaterPru [AC 28; HP 92/130] Monday October 28th, 2019 11:29:20 PM
Pru scoffs at fire damage, but the sword is more worrisome.
"Nikolai!" she calls. "Do you want to be up here?"
If possible, Pru would like to switch places with Nikolai so he can whale on six-armed sword lady. She's willing to take a full-round action and soak up an attack of opportunity to make it happen.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 28 Tch 27 Ffted 20 HP 79/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+16=22 ; d20+16=20 ; Tuesday October 29th, 2019 1:16:34 AM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor, Haste Ki points used 1/7
OOC: If DM allows it, he and Pru switch places. If not, let me re-do my action tomorrow.
Nikolai doesn't really want to be up there but CERTAINLY does NOT want Pru up there for sure!
Using a 5' step he grabs ahold of Pru's arm and give her a good yank pulling her into his spot as he moves to the spot she just vacated.
With his Cold Iron Kama already in his other hand, he slices at the Snakey-multi-armed-outsider woman.
Hasted attack w/Vital Strike: +15 +1(haste) = 22
Standard Attack +15 +1(haste) = 20
Apparently, shifting positions threw his aim off a little.
As a Free Action, he spends a ki point for an extra +4 to his AC
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(33 vs evil, 30 others) CMD 30, HP 117/117 d20+20=26 ; d20+20=22 ; d20+16=22 ; d10+16=19 ; Tuesday October 29th, 2019 10:27:55 AM
Ooc> must not have hit “submit” on my post !! Pompous didn’t move and shot at the snake lady. He missed all of his shots ( terribly so). Posting this from my phone. Current HP is 102. He has precise shot giving no penalties for shooting in melee.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 33/103 Me+16(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+4=5 ; Tuesday October 29th, 2019 12:45:39 PM This sux Michael thinks to himself, no room and too weak to do anything anyway. then he has an idea.
HEY DEMON LADY! ALL THE GUYS WHO SUMMONED YOU ARE DEAD, WHY ARE YOU STILL HERE? WE GOT A NUMERICAL ADVANTAGE NOW AND A ANGRY MINOTAUR WHO'S GOT A REAL HANKERING TO KILL HIM A DEMON. SMART THING WOULD BE FOR YOU TO GO. .
this probably won't convince her, but it may distract her. unfortunately due to the strength drain his voice instead of sounding loud, strong and confidente came out weak, scared and whiny.
diplomacy natch 1.
Getting crowded in here d6=3 ; d20+24=43 ; d20+24=41 ; 2d6+8=16 ; 2d6+8=13 ; d20+24=28 ; d20+19=36 ; d20+14=18 ; d20+9=22 ; 2d6+8=17 ; d20+24=26 ; d20+24=31 ; d20+24=31 ; 2d6+8=11 ; d20+24=43 ; d20+24=39 ; 2d6+8=17 ; d20+24=33 ; 2d6+8=17 ; Tuesday October 29th, 2019 1:43:58 PM
Anna steps up and takes a dive at the edge of the monster. She manages to damage it when she hits, but feels a horrible draining from an aura of the creature! She tries to grab the huge thing in her claws, but the snake-like body slithers out of her reach. Trayvin tries to shake off the blows from the swirling swords and activates the ability to ensure the beast cannot squeeze him again, at least for a time. Pru yells at Nikolai and the team members quickly swap places, carefully trying to not trip over the still seated and weakened Michael on the ground. He tries to take a swipe at the monster, but his balance is off and sparks fly as he hits the wall instead. Pompous tries to fire some arrows, but they all fly wide. When he does, another sword slashes at him and strikes true (Pompous 29 damage). Michael yells at the creature, but his voice is completely drowned out by the combat around him.
The visage on the face of the creature sneers or smiles, you’re not quite sure, as it looks as the number of targets it has in range. You can almost see it counting that it can reach six different targets and it has six different arms. Swords and arms start flying around, filling the air. Only small Michael, down and below, avoids attacks from the swords (Pompous 17 damage; Trayvin 11 damage; Pru 17 damage; Nikolai 17 damage). The tail tries to close around Trayvin again, but his magic keeps it from grasping him. The creature is starting to look injured, but does not look like it will fall soon.
OOC: Sorry, Sigvar, I don’t think I knew that you had reach! I don’t know how I didn’t know that, but I don’t think it’s ever come up before now that I can think of. I am sorry about that. After that, after searching all kinds of rules trying to decide what to do with Pompous still there, I think the best I can come up with is that Pompous would allow Sigvar to attack through his space, but I think Pompous would give the beast cover: “When making a melee attack against a target that isn’t adjacent to you (such as with a reach weapon), use the rules for determining cover from ranged attacks.” So for Sigvar, the creature’s AC is +4, or 36. Since you didn’t get an attack in this round, please add two (full) rounds of attacks on your next post, if you desire!
Anna your strike initiated an unholy aura from the creature. Please roll a fort save, DC 25 or receive 3 points of strength damage (-1 to attacks, damage, CMD, CMB, etc.)
Woman-demon: AC 32 (touch 17) DR 10 SR ?? Damage: 83
DM Note: Freedom’s call active, all Agents immune to grappling (that is a really nice thing to have!)
WaterPru [AC 28; HP 92/130] d20+20=23 ; d20+17=20 ; Tuesday October 29th, 2019 6:53:05 PM
[So, Pru also gets +4 to her AC against sword lady? Trayvin is between them.]
Pru knows it's going to be difficult, but she tries casting a spell. She casts defensively, wary of those swords. [Concentration check 23, which barely succeeds.] She points a finger, hoping for a ray. None emerges.
[Tries to cast Enervation; doesn't beat SR.]
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP145(13 temp)/146 Character Sheet d20+26=39 ; d20+26=29 ; d20+21=22 ; d20+16=32 ; d20+16=31 ; d20+22=40 ; 2d6+28=35 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d8=3 ; d20+26=36 ; d20+26=35 ; d20+21=27 ; d20+16=19 ; d20+22=30 ; 2d6+14=23 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; d20+24=38 ; d20+24=25 ; d20+24=32 ; Tuesday October 29th, 2019 9:19:12 PM
OOC Sigvar has been large for 13 levels. He has had reach the entire time. The fact that Pompous is at best 6 feet tall and Sigvar is 10 feet tall makes that whole statement about cover absurd. That being said, you're the DM and I'll play by whatever Nonpathfinder rules you throw in to make this challenging, but my AC should be 4 higher for every opponent that attacks ME with reach too. See how hard to remember this gets really fast?
IC Last round Sigvar again smites the demon (third time is the charm). Sword 1 Hits AC 39 for 35 damage + 6 holy all of it bypassing DR because of smite Haste misses Sword 2 misses Sword 3 misses Horns hits AC 40 for for 17 damage all of it bypassing DR because of smite This round Sword 1 Hits AC 36 for 23 damage + 7 holy all of it bypassing DR because of smite Haste misses Sword 2 misses Sword 3 misses Horns miss
Fortitude saves vs Unholy Aura, Is that per round, or per hit? I'll roll as if per hit 38 Pass 25 pass, but natural 1 so I fail 32 pass
Sigvar's AC's vs this monster are 38, T16, FF 36 with "cover" are 42, T 20, FF 40
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 115/138(BrianZ) Tuesday October 29th, 2019 9:20:11 PM
Trayvin tries to defend those behind him, knowing they won't be able to take too many hits from this demon.
Actions: total defense, AC34/19 till next round.
Active Effects: -haste -freedom's call
Used: Spells: prayer, death ward, calm emotions, magic circle vs evil, divine power, stone shape, restoration channel energy 4/6 remaining freedom's call 6/8 remaining
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 28 Tch 27 Ffted 20 HP 62/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+16=25 ; Tuesday October 29th, 2019 11:16:48 PM
OOC: First Trayvin could roll an Aid Another to try to add a +2 to hit for whom he chooses to aid. Second, there is Partial Cover, which would be the case here between Sigvar and the Woman-demon. It would work both ways. Pompous could use Aid Another to add to AC for PC of his choice in range of attack. The Aid stacks. Third, Pru needs that Reduce Spell Resistance spell. :)
IC: Spells in Effect: Mage Armor, Haste Ki pts 5/7
Nikolai sees that it is very difficult to hit this snaky-woman-demon, so he tries help his teammates by distracting her. Standard Action Aid Another d20+16 = 25 vs DC10
Sigvar gains a +2 to Hit next round.
As a Free Action, he spends a ki point for an extra +4 to his AC. Aid Another
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99-- 35/18/30 CMD : 29 d20+10=26 ; d20+17=35 ; 2d6+7=11 ; 2d6=5 ; d20+23=27 ; d20+17=18 ; d20+17=35 ; 2d4+7=15 ; d20+23=27 ; d20+17=36 ; 2d4+7=13 ; d20+23=33 ; Wednesday October 30th, 2019 12:14:25 AM
(Fort Save 26)
Anna-Tiger takes no Strength penalty from the aura. She continues to make a full attack against the woman.
Bite: 35 vs AC; 11 damage + 5 damage from Holy Eberyon Tear plus 27 vs CMD to start a grapple Hasted Bite: 18 vs AC = natural 1 = miss Claw 1: 35 vs AC: 15 damage plus 27 vs CMD to start a grapple Claw 2: 36 vs AC: 13 damage plus 33 vs CMD to start a grapple
(OOC: None of my attacks took into account DR so assuming I don't beat it that is 6 damage, 5 damage and 3 damage)
Haste: 2 x movement speed, +1 to AC, + 1 reflex save, +1 to hit, +1 extra attack on full attack Bull's Strength - + 4 enhancement to Strength Barkskin: 110 min - time elapsed Stoneskin: 150 points of DR/10 adamantine - 110 minutes Beast Shape 3 - 11 min - form of dire tiger 4+ Str , a –2 Dex, +4 nat armor, -1 AC, -1 Attack, -4 stealth, -2 fly, +1 CMB/CMD 10 foot space, 5 foot reach, 40 foot base speed, low-light vision, scent, 2 claws+17(2d4+7+grab), bite+17(2d6+7+grab), +4 CMD vs trip, pounce, rake (2 claws +17, 2d4+7)
ooc> Does Precise Shot feat deal with the AoO issue " You can shoot or throw ranged weapons at an opponent engaged in melee without taking the standard –4 penalty on your attack roll" ?
------------------------------------------- Hasted Protection from evil Barskin cold iron arrows Many shots Deadly Strike -2/+4 Precise shot
Attack 1 AC 33 Physical 17 Shock 4 Attack 1a AC 33 Physical 16 Shock 4
Attack haste AC 21 Physical 0 shock 0
Attack 2 AC 29 Physical 0 Shock 0 Attack 3 AC 11 Physical 0 shock 0
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 33/103 Me+16(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 3d8+10=25 ; Wednesday October 30th, 2019 7:35:32 AM
not having anything else that he can do Michael downs a CSW for 25HP healed. at least once the others fall he might make it a few more rounds.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP145(13 temp)/146 Character Sheet Wednesday October 30th, 2019 9:56:59 AM
It removes your penalty to hit while firing into melee. It does nthing to stop them from beating you up while you shoot and are IN melee.
Getting crowded in here d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d20+24=29 ; d20+24=36 ; d20+24=40 ; d20+14=27 ; d20+9=19 ; 2d6+8=18 ; 2d6+8=16 ; d20+24=27 ; d20+24=28 ; d20+24=27 ; d20+24=40 ; d20+24=39 ; d20+17=22 ; Wednesday October 30th, 2019 4:43:28 PM
WaterPru spins and tries to cast a spell, but the spell fails. Sigvar launches into the creature repeatedly. Black blood spurts all around, splashing nearly everyone as Sigvar nearly takes off an arm of the monster. It now has his attention, but the black aura reaches out to hit Sigvar as well (Sigvar strength damage: 6). Trayvin turns and tries to block those around him and avoiding the swirling blades.
Nikolai calls out to the others suggestions about working together in this combat. He then jabs and pokes, trying to help open up a spot for Sigvar to hit (Sigvar: +2 to hit next round). Anna-Tiger keeps up her attacks, striking again and again, but she can tell her attacks aren’t quite getting through the magic surrounding the creature and the unholy aura blasts out again and again at her. Pompous continues firing his arrows and hits the creature twice. The creature lashes out at him again with a sword as he shoots, but he quickly dodges the sword. Michael sits in his corner and weakly drinks a potion to heal his wounds.
The massive creature has been severely damaged by Sigvar and he now has her attention. However, Pompous is between them, so she turns and swords start swinging all over the place, flashing around Pompous and Sigvar. One of the sword concentrates on Pompous, reaching past his defenses (Pompous 34 damage). The other arms all swing around him and towards Sigvar, but none get through his armor! She is now bleeding from many wounds and one arm looks like it will become detached very soon.
OOC: Notes: Yes, the cover AC bonus is working for the Agents as well as against them. So yes, Pru and Sigvar are getting the +4 AC when the creature attacks them (as would Michael). As a note, that’s not non-standard rules. I’m pulling them from the Pathfinder SRD and from the way I read that any time a creature or character with reach attacks through a space with another creature or space, the target has cover. I will seek more clarification and detail on that rule.
On the unholy aura it says, “succeeds on a melee attack,” so I assume that’s per hit.
Anna needs three fort saves DC 25 or take 3, 1, or 1 strength damage.
Woman-demon: AC 32 (touch 17) DR 10; SR 28; Damage: 259
DM Note: Freedom’s call active, all Agents immune to grappling (that is a really nice thing to have!)
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP145(13 temp)/146 Character Sheet d20+25=26 ; d20+25=26 ; d20+20=33 ; d20+15=21 ; d20+21=27 ; Wednesday October 30th, 2019 5:13:20 PM
Sigvar misses with all attacks
WaterPru [AC 28; HP 75/130] d20+20=27 ; d20+12=27 ; 2d4+1=6 ; Wednesday October 30th, 2019 5:48:51 PM
Since the sword lady is pretty badly hurt, Pru decides to switch to direct damage. If only she could figure out how to bypass the creature's Spell Resistance--
Pru, you ninny! she thinks, remembering the spell she needs.
Casting defensively [27, success], Pru casts Acid Arrow. SR doesn't apply. She hits Touch AC 27 for 6 points of acid damage. Pru has the Precise Shot feat.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 115/138(BrianZ) d20+15=35 ; d20+15=35 ; d20+15=32 ; d20+10=27 ; d8+5=11 ; d8+5=6 ; d8+5=6 ; d8+5=12 ; Wednesday October 30th, 2019 10:11:27 PM
Trayvin tries to keep the creature distracted with a few attacks.
Actions: attack, hit AC 35(35 to crit), haste attack hit AC 32, hit AC 27
damage: 17(crit), 6, 12
Active Effects: -haste -freedom's call
Used: Spells: prayer, death ward, calm emotions, magic circle vs evil, divine power, stone shape, restoration channel energy 4/6 remaining freedom's call 5/8 remaining
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99-- 35/18/30 CMD : 29 d20+10=28 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+10=23 ; d20+16=25 ; d20+16=33 ; 2d6+6=11 ; 2d6=4 ; d20+16=19 ; d20+16=32 ; 2d4+6=10 ; d20+22=29 ; d20+22=29 ; Thursday October 31st, 2019 12:32:35 AM
(OOC: I'm honestly confused. The entry says she has DR 10 and I'm doing more than 10 each of my attack. Does she have some other ability because of this aura she's got going that is not listed on that is negating the damage I am doing that goes over 10? )
(Fort Saves: 28, 17, 23)
Anna-Tiger having nothing better to do attacks away again.
bite: 25 vs AC = miss hasted bite: 33 vs AC = hit? 11 damage + 4 damage from holy Eberyon's tear plus 29 vs CMD to start grapple claw 1: 19 vs AC = miss claw 2: 32 vs AC = hit? 10 damage plus 29 vs CMD to start a grapple
Active Effects: Unholy Aura : -2 cumulative strength penalty (recalculating attacks) Haste: 2 x movement speed, +1 to AC, + 1 reflex save, +1 to hit, +1 extra attack on full attack Bull's Strength - + 4 enhancement to Strength Barkskin: 110 min - time elapsed Stoneskin: 150 points of DR/10 adamantine - 110 minutes Beast Shape 3 - 11 min - form of dire tiger Current Grab CMD = +22 4+ Str , a –2 Dex, +4 nat armor, -1 AC, -1 Attack, -4 stealth, -2 fly, +1 CMB/CMD 10 foot space, 5 foot reach, 40 foot base speed, low-light vision, scent, 2 claws+16(2d4+6+grab), bite+16(2d6+6+grab), +4 CMD vs trip, pounce, rake (2 claws +16, 2d4+6)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 28 Tch 27 Ffted 20 HP 62/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+16=23 ; Thursday October 31st, 2019 1:01:12 AM
OOC: Sigvar's attacks d20+25=26 ; d20+25=26 ; d20+20=33 ; d20+15=21 ; d20+21=27 vs AC 32 Looks like his third attack hit: 33 vs 32.
IC: Spells in Effect: Mage Armor, Haste Ki pts 4/7 Nikolai keeps his tactic of distraction but this time uses it to aid Trayvin.
Standard Action Aid Another d20+16 = 23 vs DC10
Trayvin gets a +2 to attacks next turn.
As a Free Action, he spends a ki point for an extra +4 to his AC.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 33/103 Me+16(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+17=23 ; Thursday October 31st, 2019 1:07:45 AM
Michael can see it, in the demons snake body, the way she moves, he knows where the spots are, there along the ventral surface slightly to the right, there's a big vein he can smell it. but she moves so fast and in his weakened condition, she'd have to be stock still for him to hit it. Still, now that he's a bit more survivable he peeks around Pru and uses his rapier to try and deflect some of the blows from her.
Aid another. +2 to her AC roll 23
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP145(13 temp)/146 Character Sheet Thursday October 31st, 2019 3:49:29 AM
Nope, her AC is 36 for me.
------------------ Total Defence (+4 dodge bonus to AC) 30/36 vs evil
Getting crowded in here Thursday October 31st, 2019 1:23:41 PM
Sigvar continues his attacks, reaching over and around Pompous. The nimble creature avoids each blow. WaterPru carefully casts a spell. She watches as the arrow made of acid flies through the air. It looks like it hits the creature. It starts to sizzle. But the creature doesn’t seem to notice it (resist acid 10). Trayvin attacks and manages to stab the tail that keeps swinging around him, unable to get a grip on him. Anna continues her attacks and with a final bite, manages to bring down the massive creature! In a moment, it fades away from existence and the space is empty. The room is quiet except for the heavy breathing of the Agents, exhausted from the incredible battle.
There are two mostly destroyed sets of black dented armor on the floor beside two shiny long swords the creatures were using.
OOC: Notes: Anna: It is just the DR in the flavor text. The damage applied is the damage you’re doing minus the 10 DR, nothing more on the monster’s defense. As I’m calculating it for this round: hit 1 was 11+4 holy. DR absorbs 10 of the 11 and none of the holy for a total of 5 damage. Second hit of 10 damage, DR absorbs all 10.
27,100 experience each for the battle.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP145(13 temp)/146 Character Sheet Thursday October 31st, 2019 1:40:43 PM
Sigvar sits down HARD against the wall behind him. " OK, so we are going back to the inn if I can stand up, right?" Sigvar currently has a strength of 7 and is unable to carry his gear. He is also out of Smite Evil uses and low on LOH so the only actions he will agree to are going out and resting until they all recover. That's Himself, Michael, Pompous and anyone else that is drained or wounded.
I am going to Carnage this weekend so I will not be posting further this week
WaterPru [AC 28; HP 75/130] Thursday October 31st, 2019 3:57:39 PM
Pru looks worriedly at Sigvar. "I'm not sure we'd be safe at the inn," she says. "I'm not sure we'll be safe anywhere until this thing is defeated."
She looks at her companions, all wounded, and at Michael, still badly weakened. "But it's pretty clear we can't defeat it now."
"Maybe we should find someplace away from the village, and away from this castle, and use my scroll of Secure Shelter," she says. "That'll give us a pretty safe place to rest without putting the townsfolk in danger."
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 115/138(BrianZ) d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; Thursday October 31st, 2019 9:35:53 PM
Now in the clear, Trayvin hits the Agents with some healing energy while they take stock of the injuries and damage.
I like Pru's idea, it will reduce the chance of placing the town in danger.[b] Or at least, Trayvin hopes so. [b]This castle is proving to be more challenging than I thought, recuperating may be the best move. I do still have some recovery magic left, looks like it will be useful.
channel energy = all Agents heal 15hp
Active Effects: -haste
Used: Spells: prayer, death ward, calm emotions, magic circle vs evil, divine power, stone shape, restoration channel energy 3/6 remaining freedom's call 5/8 remaining
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 33/103 Me+16(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Thursday October 31st, 2019 10:14:16 PM
OOC: don't you re-roll 1's for healing?
the healing magic feels good against the huge gashes that have crusted over from the last healing, this one tastes like orange cream, His pants, his backpack...shoot even his sword weigh almost too much to bear. The thought of walking back to the village with all this is...daunting. so this secure shelter, can you cast it here? I might be able to walk outside the building, might. and I don't think Sigvar can even stand with his armor on. Man, we got to find something to counteract this kind of stuff. I don't think I've ever been as concerned about our chances as I was for this one. of course, part of that could have been me being as useless as Dwarven Shaving soap, but I was really worried. is there a potion or a scroll I can get that'll ward that stuff off?
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99-- 35/18/30 CMD : 29 d20+35=37 ; Thursday October 31st, 2019 10:35:32 PM
Anna-Tiger says, "Maybe I shouldn't have held back turning into the Manticore-Chimera. Aside from dragon that is probably my strongest form but I didn't want to use everything I had on the welcoming committee in case we run into the big bad. If we do decide to rest up, I probably will have to start eating and sleeping as I don't think we'll be able to guarantee me the few hours of sunlight I need for sustenance. I guess I could potentially try to replace my Queen's Minions Beast Shape 1 SLA with Alter Self and see if i could take the form of one of those orc creatures we fought for tomorrow. Mayhap I could even scout things out without triggering whatever alerted the armor / blade lady to our presence?"
When Beast Shape III runs out of juice she tries to use her 1 shot use of alter self for the day to take the form of the orc creature they met in town. (Disguise: 37)
Active Effects: Unholy Aura : -2 cumulative strength penalty (how long does this last?) Bull's Strength - + 4 enhancement to Strength Barkskin: 99 min - time elapsed Stoneskin: 150 points of DR/10 adamantine - 99 minutes - time elapsed Alter Self - Form of "weird orc"? - 11 mins
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 28 Tch 27 Ffted 20 HP 62/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Thursday October 31st, 2019 11:56:08 PM
OOC: Yes, you DO reroll 1's when rolling for healing, that's why we make each die roll separately. This only works for healing from spells. It does not work for healing from potions or scrolls. Correct me if I'm wrong on the potion/scroll thing.
IC: It doesn't take a genius of a leader to see that continuing on would be suicide. "I agree we best take a break and recoup our strength, no pun there. Or, actually, there is." The stress seemed almost overwhelming and perhaps Nikolai's reaction wasn't quite the best.
"Pru, you know your spell best, is it feasible to cast it in the courtyard outside and be safe or find some woods near by? My word of caution is that if that Evil inside here somewhere managed to dispel the Secure Shelter spell, we'd be in a pickle."
WaterPru [AC 28; HP 75/130] Friday November 1st, 2019 12:57:55 AM
"It can be cast just about anywhere," Pru says. "I mean, anywhere there's room for the shelter. Nikolai is right, though; I don't think we want to put it right on top of the castle. But I also know that Sigvar and Michael can't get very far. Maybe we should start heading back toward the bridge and see if we see a likely spot."
" I can fly ahead if we decide to go.. and scout... "
" Should we grabe the swords and armor too? Maybe see if there any other loot around? "
Battle Aftermath Friday November 1st, 2019 12:05:48 PM
Sigvar crashes into the wall, exhausted. He is ready to recover, as are the rest of the Agents, after this incredible battle with evil. WaterPru suggests using the secure shelter spell to help not draw evil towards the town. Trayvin agrees and works to heal the injuries he can see for everyone. Michael is still horribly drained and can’t imagine making it all the way back to town. He really wants to find a way to avoid feeling like that ever again. Anna talks about her different shapes and then morphs into one of the strange orcs. She thinks about what could have alerted the armor to their presence, then remember that the group had to force the door to get into that room, and that certainly wasn’t quite. The other door out of the room appears just as stuck as the first one, too.
Nikolai asks Pru about the details behind the secure shelter spell. Pru mentions that she could put it up anywhere, but doesn’t think that the others will make it too far. Pompous talks about heading out and mentions the loot. The armor there seems pretty ruined, but the swords look very shiny. He also remembers that they didn’t look for anything after the giant blue woman attacked them outside. Pompous, standing near the door, offers to scout and peeks out the door. The outside appears just as they left it. There is plenty of room between the castle door and the bridge for a shelter. There is also space to the side, away from the castle, but off the direct pathway from the castle to the bridge. On the far side of the bridge, there is plenty of space just before the town starts as well, that is clear and open.
OOC: I honestly don’t know of a way to prevent ability drain. The only protections against it I can imagine are raising saving throws and stocking up on restoration/lesser restoration potions/scrolls?
The strange orcs were simple orcs with physical mutations.
Ability damage: Those who have received damage from the various magics, this is ability damage. Since it is damage, there’s no set duration. The damage will heal naturally, like hit points, but at the rate of 1 point per day, or 2 points with bed rest. I would think the secure shelter can count as bed rest, so 2 points for 1 night of rest there. Lesser restoration can restore 1d4 points. Restoration appears to restore all ability damage, so that would restore everything for one character.
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 33/103 Me+16(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20=8 Friday November 1st, 2019 12:44:17 PM
OOC: Look up Death Ward, I think its Effect would apply in this situation. I was simply trying to bring it up organically via character dialog vs going meta in the scene.
hey Anna, instead of turning into a messed up orc and scouting, how about you turn into something that can carry me, Sigvar and all of our stuff. Because I'm not really keen on spending my recovery in the Demon infested castle and since Sigvar and I cannot walk out of here and we are both not keen on leaving all our crap behind large really strong 4 legged broad-backed beasts would be good.
Groaning with the effort, Michael starts policing the battlefield. he uses his hoopak to push all the shiny swords into a pile and poke through all the armor to see if he can assemble a full set from all the ruined pieces.
can someone cast detect magic and see if there are any curses on these things before I start touching them.
WaterPru [AC 28; HP 75/130] Friday November 1st, 2019 9:13:08 PM
At Michael's request, Pru casts a quick Detect Magic and examines the gear.
Outside, Pru is in favor of placing the shelter in one of the spaces off to the side, out of the direct path, but she'll defer to the group's preference.
Once a site has been selected, she pulls out her scroll and casts the Secure Shelter.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99-- 35/18/30 CMD : 29 Friday November 1st, 2019 10:05:45 PM
Anna says, "I can turn into a Behemoth Hippo for 11 minutes but you guys are going to have to exit the castle on your own power because a Behemoth Hippo will not fit in here. Also I don't know if a Behemoth Hippo is too large to cross that bridge we walked over."
If everyone can figure out a logistic way to get Sigvar and Michael out of the castle and potentially over the bridge she will turn into a Behemoth Hippo and carry them as far as she can in 11 minutes
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 115/138(BrianZ) Friday November 1st, 2019 10:47:23 PM
OOC- I have been rerolling the ones for healing spells and channels. not sure if that was what someone was asking.
Trayvin casts heal on Michael, restoring his strength and closing up all his wounds. (heal 130 hp and all ability damage)
That's the only one I have prepared, but I do have a little bit of restoration left. I don't think there is any direct defense against that stuff, we will just need to prepare better in the future.
Used: Spells: prayer, death ward, calm emotions, magic circle vs evil, divine power, stone shape, restoration, heal channel energy 3/6 remaining freedom's call 5/8 remaining
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 33/103 Me+16(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Saturday November 2nd, 2019 5:38:58 PM wait a second Trayvin, maybe you aught to heal Sigvar, I'm small once he's good he can carry me and all my stuff out, while when I'm healed I can't carry him and all his stuff out.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 28 Tch 27 Ffted 20 HP 62/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+16=32 ; Monday November 4th, 2019 12:13:03 AM
Nikolai heads out to find a suitable spot to rest.
Survival +16 = 32
When he finds it, he calls for all to join him.
A Cozy Lodge Monday November 4th, 2019 1:16:08 PM
Michael checks out the battlefield. The armor is just a wreck, it’s going to take a smith and a forge to make something useful out of that. And there’s still some kind of goo on the inside, as if the creatures within were attached to the armor. Pru casts the detect magic as requested and reveals that the swords are indeed quite magical (two anarchic longswords).
The group discusses how to get everyone outside. Trayvin offers a heal, but Michael suggests he heal Sigvar. Nikolai heads outside to find a place to rest. Pru suggests placing the shelter off to the side.
After some additional discussion, Pru pulls out her scroll and points to where Nikolai suggested, a short distance from the castle, off to the side of the pathway towards the bridge and the town. It takes her some time to read the scroll, but as she reads, rocks start moving and appearing in the shape of a foundation in a 20-foot square. The nearby trees rustle as logs appear, quickly building into the shape of a lodge. The roof fills in with wood and straw, completing the structure. There are two open windows with wooden shutters on the front and a tall stone chimney. The door opens and you can see the inside that holds a number of bunks, a long table, stools, and even a desk in the corner.
The Agents now have a secure shelter, but some are still ailing and injured…
OOC: Hope you don’t mind me moving things along, I think I can see the direction the group wants to go here…
Pompous Devilbane AC 27 CMD 30, HP 41/117 2d8+10=19 ; Monday November 4th, 2019 4:56:00 PM
Pompous' hands glow brighly and he casts a blessing on himself. Some of his wounds close but he is still no where near 100 percent.
" I'll review my spell list to see if there's anything that could help better in the future."
------------ Cure moderate wounds- 19
Prudence Gundle [AC 28; HP 49/104] Monday November 4th, 2019 6:42:46 PM
Before casting from the scroll, Pru shifts back into a girl, thereby losing a bunch of extra hit points which had been nice while they lasted.
"We're going to need firewood," she says. "The place isn't magically heated. And the bunks are all human-sized; maybe we could push two together for Sigvar?"
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 33/103 Me+16(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Monday November 4th, 2019 8:27:06 PM
depending on what Trayvin does Michael either rides on Sigvars back to the secure shelter or if he is healed he makes several trips back, emptying his pants of plenty and his handy haversack to get his big minotaur friends stuff back to the resting place.
once he's done with that he surveys the defencive situation at this camping location. he considers them to be in enemy territory and plans his defence accordingly he scatters caltrops in front of the door and in front of every window, he makes sure the door will close securely and that they have enough water and firewood for a few days. he stiring line to create alarms in case anyone approaches and lastly he goes and explores the river where the big blue lady lived. if he finds nothing...
Hey Anna, could you turn into a fish or something and see if the demonic blue lady had any goodies she left behind?
hmmm...they look pretty solid, you got a shrink spell you could use to make him fit? or an enlarge spell you could use on the bunks to make them fit him? if we need to we can take the boards from a couple and restring the ropes to make a Sigvar sized bed.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 115/138(BrianZ) d4=1 ; Monday November 4th, 2019 8:57:30 PM Very well Michael, it is a sound plan. Trayvin shifted the heal spell onto Sigvar instead so he can help the group get to the shelter.
As long as the group is resting, Trayvin will patch them up. Trayvin casts lesser restoration on Michael, restoring 1 point of strength.
OOC- between the channels and spontaneous spells, there should be plenty to go around to get everyone healed. (DM discretion if you would like it rolled out) Who still has ability damage and how much? The bed rest will restore 1 point of ability damage.
Used: Spells: prayer, death ward, calm emotions, magic circle vs evil, divine power, stone shape, restoration, heal, lesser restoration channel energy 3/6 remaining freedom's call 5/8 remaining
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP145(13 temp)/146 Character Sheet d4=2 ; d4=1 ; d4=4 ; d4=3 ; Monday November 4th, 2019 9:49:09 PM
Trayvin's healing washes over Sigvar and he feels his strength return. He lets out a grateful sigh and thanks Trayvin. He gathers up Michael and returns then to where Prudence will make the shelter. He gathers wood and is not worried about the beds, he has slept on worse than a floor. " How long will the shelter last Prudence?" If only a day he only prays for three Lesser restorations. If it will be longer he prays for all 4 that he can cast So Michael regains either 7 or 10 strength.
Prudence Gundle [AC 28; HP 49/104] Monday November 4th, 2019 11:25:23 PM
"Fourteen hours, unless it's dispelled," Pru replies.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99-- 35/18/30 CMD : 29 Monday November 4th, 2019 11:33:14 PM
Anna says, "Should I start pulling scrolls of lesser restoration daily? I can pull one scroll then dump gold to refill the bag per day."
If people agree she does just that.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 28 Tch 27 Ffted 20 HP 62/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Tuesday November 5th, 2019 12:19:43 AM
Nikolai helps get all their stuff inside the magical shelter and as the group sets about 'making camp', sets up a watch order.
Not needing to rest much, he volunteers to join the exploration detail looking for the lair of the water-woman.
"Might be easier to have some Detect Magic cast along the shore while we explore, that might pinpoint the lair."
OOC: Please describe in better detail that area. I believe there are cliffs that lead down to the river? How high?
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 33/103 Me+16(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Tuesday November 5th, 2019 12:27:32 AM Shoot Sigvar, you ain't gotta waste all your spell slots on Lesser restoration, Just let Trayvin get another heal spell up and we are golden. Michael has an idea, since you gain muscle on the last rep of an excercise and all the other reps are just there to get you to the last one, working out while in a weakend state should help build strength. before he gets healed in the morning he's going to do some calisthenics.
OOC: starting a move from Ohio to Lousiana tomorrow, might not be able to post, but will if I can.
Pompous Devilbane AC 27 CMD 30, HP 117/117 d20+22=35 ; d20+16=29 ; d20+20=34 ; d20+14=32 ; d20+10=30 ; Tuesday November 5th, 2019 6:13:12 AM
Once healed and rested, Pompous joins forces with the exploragtion party. He tries to remember the area from his ranger studies and looks to find the most logical place an entrance may be to a possible lair.
---------------------- Checks Perception while in a forest - 35 Perception - not in a forest - 29 knowledge nature (forest)- 34, non forest 32 Knowledge geography - 30 (nat 20)
A Cozy Lodge Tuesday November 5th, 2019 1:55:48 PM
The shelter appears and the group collectively breathes a sigh of relief. Pompous heals himself a bit as Pru suggests making a space for Sigvar to rest. Trayvin heals up Sigvar and works to help as many of the injured agents as he can. Sigvar gathers some wood and the invisible servant inside takes care of tending a fire in the fireplace. Anna ponders obtaining more scrolls to help the group out if they meet more of the same in the castle. Michael checks out the security around the shelter and Pru can tell him about the standard magical security that’s already in place so it’s more secure than it looks from the outside.
Eventually a group is formed up to check for the lair of the blue woman. The area under the bridge is a fast-moving, but small stream. There is the rush of water and you can hear the water crashing over and through the rocks. The water is about twenty feet below the bottom of the white bridge. Along the sides of the water are large and small rocks lining the edges of the water and the area below. The edges are a bit steep, so anyone traversing them would have to move carefully and step carefully so they don’t slip and tumble and so they don’t dislodge any rocks as they move through, but it is clearly passable.
Pompous steps up as others call for detect magic. With his knowledge of nature in the area, he moves and can see an area of eddys that appears in the shadows under the bridge. Examining a little more, he can see the area is actually quite large and looks like it contains what could be a deep section of water that looks still from where he stands. The area he points out is large enough that the large blue creature could easily fit inside it, if the water is deep enough there. He can’t see any tracks across the stone that might lead down there, but there may be more along the edge of the water closer to the eddy and pool.
OOC: No need for rolling out all the healings: if you’ve got ‘em, use ‘em!
Walking down thorough the rocks will take a climb check, DC 10. Failure by 5 or more means you’re going to slip and fall in rocks and maybe the water. Two climb checks would get you to the location under the bridge where the water pools.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP145(13 temp)/146 Character Sheet Tuesday November 5th, 2019 7:52:45 PM
Sorry guys I am sick as a dog. Sigvar stays with the shelter and keeps it safe
Pompous Devilbane AC 27 CMD 30, HP 117/117 d20+13=25 ; d20+13=31 ; d20+16=17 ; d20+16=17 ; Tuesday November 5th, 2019 8:28:18 PM
Pompous Looks at the spot under the bridge... where the water pools.
" Someone hold my ale. I got this. "
Pompous easily makes his way down to spot in question but gets some dust in his eyes..
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 115/138(BrianZ) Tuesday November 5th, 2019 8:45:53 PM
Trayvin skips the water lair search, heavy armor and water don't usually mix well.
Anna, I should be able to take care of most of the recovery, it will just take a little time.
OOC- I am unclear on how much ability damage remains, Trayvin should be able to fix it all, but I don't want to have much more than is needed.
Used: Spells: prayer, death ward, calm emotions, magic circle vs evil, divine power, stone shape, restoration, heal, lesser restoration channel energy 3/6 remaining freedom's call 5/8 remaining
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 28 Tch 27 Ffted 20 HP 62/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+8=24 ; d20+8=10 ; Tuesday November 5th, 2019 9:20:40 PM
Nikolai watches Pompous scramble down the rocks. "Tsk, Tsk, Tsk. Show-off," he laughs.
However, it is no funny busyness falling into those rocky waters. "If you find something, you'll need some way to get it up!" he hollers.
He takes his 50' rope and hand and calls over to Trayvin, "Hey, I need that armored bulk of yours to anchor this end of the rope!" One way or another, Nikolai anchors the rope, ties the other end around his waist, and climbs down.
*See Climb DC: A rope with a wall to brace against
Once down there he makes his way over to the spot with the eddy pool.
OOC: He plans to dive in, so I'll need some Swim DCs.
Prudence Gundle Tuesday November 5th, 2019 10:35:41 PM
Pru stays in the shelter while the other group explores. She accepts some healing from Trayvin, then tries to get the Unseen Servant to make some kind of meal with the provisions on hand.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99-- 32/16/27 CMD : 27 d20+14=34 ; d20+18=21 ; Tuesday November 5th, 2019 11:49:59 PM
Anna turns into a small dire rat using her Queen's Minions Beast Shape 1 giving her both a climb speed and a swim speed.
She joins the others in checking out the rocks. (OOC: Pretty sure climb speed means I get to just autopass the slippery boulder check)
Perception:34 (natural 20) Know Nature: 21
Active Effect: Unholy Aura : -2 cumulative strength penalty Barkskin: 88 min - time elapsed Stoneskin: 150 points of DR/10 adamantine - 88 minutes - time elapsed Beast Shape 1 - at will form of Dire Rat 40 foot base speed, 20 foot climb speed, 20 foot swim speed, low light vision, scent, bite +14 (1d4+4), +4 CMD vs trip +2 dex, +1 natural armor, +1 AC, +1 Attack , +4 stealth, +2 fly, -1 CMB/CMD
A Cozy Lodge Wednesday November 6th, 2019 12:33:59 PM
In the Lodge, Sigvar lies down in the middle of the floor, just exhausted. A moment later the sounds of the giant taur snoring can be heard even outside the building. Trayvin stays inside with him and provides a little more healing while Sigvar rests to ensure he’s up to par. He also stops Michael from some exploration, ensuring he is healed completely as well. He also heals up Pru who directs the unseen servant to prepare some food. She finds that while the servant is very efficient at following instructions, it really can’t do anything else on its own, so it actually takes quite an effort from Pru to direct its every action. Eventually she manages to get it to prepare a meal for the group.
Meanwhile, outside under the bridge, Pompous heads down the rocks to the pool. He stops and looks around, but a gust of wind blows some of the loose sand in his eyes. Nikolai watches Pompous head down, then calls out to Trayvin, only to find that Trayvin headed inside to take care of injuries. He quickly ties the rope off around the end of the bridge and uses the rope to help himself down over the rocks. He heads to the pool and eyes the water there. Anna turns into a small rat and quickly scampers over the rocks and down with the others. She looks around and into the water and notes that there appear to be some quite shiny things down in the water on the bottom.
OOC: On the drains, I believe that the heal was used on Sigvar, so restorations would be needed for Michael. I’m not sure how many points he was down at the end.
The water in the pool is in an eddy, so there’s not an issue with the current pulling characters away if they decide to explore the pool. The pool is about twenty feet deep and about twenty feet in diameter. Swimming: swim DC 10 once per round while in the water. Success means you can move up to half your speed. Failure by 4 or less, you make no progress. While underwater, you can hold your breath for a number of rounds equal to twice your constitution score. With those rules and the size of the pit, it should be relatively easy to swim in and explore the area without running out of breath. For each attempt to swim in and explore, you will need two successful swim checks (one going in and one going out) and a perception check to look around the area underwater.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 138/138(BrianZ) d4=2 ; d4=2 ; Wednesday November 6th, 2019 8:35:12 PM
Trayvin helps Pru with the meal, so the Agents have something warm to eat after swimming around in the river.
Trayvin casts a few spells to help Michael, with Sigvar's help this should get him back to fighting shape.
cast lesser restoration twice on Michael, restores 4 points of strength(plus 1 for resting)
OOC- spells to be cast after the group rests. This should save Sigvar a few spells.
Used: Spells: lesser restoration, calm emotions(dropped to memorize a 2nd lesser restoration during rest)
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP145(13 temp)/146 Character Sheet Wednesday November 6th, 2019 10:31:07 PM
Sigvar's spells are after we rest too. He only had the one lesser restore that he lost to the teleporting demons.
Prudence Gundle Wednesday November 6th, 2019 10:47:32 PM
Pru glances at Sigvar, sprawled asleep on the floor, and decides he needs rest more than food. She makes sure that dinner is keeping warm by the fireplace, and moves to sit on one of the bunks.
"Hey, Trayvin? Can you do that cantrip that makes water? Um...orison, I mean. Not cantrip. Sorry. But we could heat some water so people could wash up if they wanted."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 28 Tch 27 Ffted 20 HP 62/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+8=12 ; d20+8=11 ; d20+21=29 ; Thursday November 7th, 2019 12:50:27 AM
Spells in effect: Mage Armor
Nikolai eyes the pool and decides it is well within his capabilities to explore.
It's been a while since he's swam any, and with the rope tied to him still, he struggles a bit, but manages to explore a good bit. Con 14 Perception + 20 +1(luckstone) = 29
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99-- 32/16/27 CMD : 27 d20+14=18 ; Thursday November 7th, 2019 1:16:42 AM
Anna approaches the water's edge as a dire rat. 5 feet away from the water she takes a full round action to transition from small dire rat to small octopus.
Octopus Anna takes a 5 foot step into the water where her 20 foot swim speed checks in. (Pretty sure her octopus form paired with the swim speed means she can explore at leisure without have to worrying about drowing)
Perception: 18
Active Effect: Unholy Aura : -2 cumulative strength penalty Barkskin: 88 min - time elapsed Stoneskin: 150 points of DR/10 adamantine - 88 minutes - time elapsed Beast Shape 1 - at will form of Octopus 20 foot speed, swim 30 feet, low light vision, bite +14 (1d3+3), tentacles +9(-), can’t be tripped +2 dex, +1 natural armor, +1 AC, +1 Attack, +4 stealth, +2 fly, -1 CMB/CMD
Pompous Devilbane AC 27 CMD 30, HP 117/117 d20+9=21 ; d20+9=23 ; d20+16=31 ; d20+16=29 ; d20+16=31 ; d20+16=20 ; Thursday November 7th, 2019 6:15:01 AM
Pompous looks at the water and strips off his gear...
" COWABANGA!! "
The ranger steps off the ledge and dives into the water looking for booty... all along snickering to himself..
{ Booty.... hee hee }
--------------------- Swim checks 21 and 23 Preceptions, 31,29, 31, 20 ( use as needed) Con 15
A Cozy Lodge Thursday November 7th, 2019 1:46:58 PM
Inside the lodge Trayvin helps Pru prepare some food for the others while he helps Michael restore damage. Sigvar snores on the ground while Pru ponders waking him up for food. She decides to let him continue to rest while she asks Trayvin for water.
Meanwhile, down under the bridge: Nikolai jumps in to explore underwater. He quickly spots a very shiny set of chainmail armor on the bottom and a very dark black longsword. They are both in excellent shape, so clearly they are magical or else they have only been underwater for a short time. He can manage to grab them and make it back to the shore. Anna turns into octopus Anna and starts wandering around under the water. She quickly spots all the shiny places in the soft sand at the bottom of the water: gold, gold, and more gold. As she looks, she realizes that most of the bottom of the pool here is covered with gold pieces. She can start grabbing them, eight at a time, but it is going to take a long time to get all that gold up from the bottom. As she pulls out one piece, she can see it is layers deep (there are a total of 10,000 individual gold pieces layered on the bottom of this pool).
Pompous watches the others slip into the water while he takes off his gear. When he’s ready, he does a cannonball into the water. He laughs to himself as he swims around and explores. The experienced ranger can clearly see the telltale signs of a lair. He spots the indentations along the floor of the pool here where the blue woman clearly lived. As he explores around he sees Anna and the gold pieces, but his keen eyes also pick up a few additional shiny spots! Swimming over to check them out, he first finds a number of white emeralds. When he touches one of those, he sees there are also some green emeralds scattered about as well. Now that he’s looking for gems, he sees a blue one as well and notices some blue star sapphires here and there (total of 10 white emeralds, 10 green emeralds, and 5 blue star sapphires).
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP145(13 temp)/146 Character Sheet Thursday November 7th, 2019 7:39:22 PM
Sigvar snores along quietly, occasionally changing positions to get more comfortable.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 138/138(BrianZ) Thursday November 7th, 2019 9:00:36 PM Sure Pru, I can do that. Trayvin casts create water a few times, filling every available pot. There should be plenty now for cooking, drinking, and cleaning up. Cantrips or orisons, they seem pretty similar to me. I guess the difference is in the style, and how the magic is accessed. I have wondered sometimes, if it would be possible for those who practice magic to study outside traditional discipline. Imagine a cleric casting fireballs, and a sorcerer casting healing spells. It would certainly make things interesting.
Used: Spells: lesser restoration, calm emotions(dropped to memorize a 2nd lesser restoration during rest)
Prudence Gundle Thursday November 7th, 2019 10:03:35 PM
"There are times I wish I could heal," Pru admits. "But you do a pretty good job keeping us all healthy."
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99-- 32/16/27 CMD : 27 Thursday November 7th, 2019 11:49:39 PM
Octopus-Anna helps Sigvar carry gold and gems up to the surface. As she breaks the surface she says to the others, "There is so much treasure down here." She calls out to the others.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 28 Tch 27 Ffted 20 HP 62/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+9=25 ; d20+9=13 ; Friday November 8th, 2019 1:07:59 AM
Nikolai deposits his find onto the rocks and when he hears there is a lot of coins, decides it best to gather them up in backpacks.
"Let's make a relay. I'll gather up our backpacks and empty them and bring them here. Pompous and Ana will fill them up. Bring them up and tie them to my rope, I'll hoist them up."
He climbs backup to the cliff edge: Climb1 +8 + Luckstone (+1) + rope DC5* = 25 Climb2 +8 +Luckstone (+1) + rope DC5* = 13
*See Climb DC: A rope with a wall to brace against
Back on top he unties the rope around his waste and runs back to their secure lodge and gathers up several backpacks, telling the others what they've found. Back to the edge with the backpacks, he hands them to Pompous and Ana and the loot gathering starts.
Pompous Devilbane AC 27 CMD 30, HP 117/117 d20+13=30 ; d20+13=32 ; d20+13=16 ; d20+16=17 ; d20+16=31 ; d20+16=24 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+9=21 ; Friday November 8th, 2019 6:12:25 AM
Pompous assists in the loot recovery. He starts with the gems and then helps with the coins.
For some unknown reasons his sings a little tune to himself during the recovery mission " Hi Ho, hi ho, it's off to the mines we go!"
" Hey, my armor also allows me to fly... maybe I can use that to help ferry the loot back up?" And after he climbs back to his armor, he does.
A Cozy Lodge Friday November 8th, 2019 1:41:17 PM
While Sigvar snores, Trayvin and Pru prepare the lodge for the night. There are pots of water for every need ready. Pru has to raise her voice to be heard over the snoring of Sigvar at times. They wonder how they’re going to sleep with that noise going on all night.
Meanwhile, back under the bridge, Anna brings up some gold and tells the others about it. Nikolai runs back to the magical lodge and grabs some bags, quickly returning to the water. Pompous starts singing to himself as he makes many trips up and down with Anna. After quite some time, the group is able to bring all the gems, gold, armor, and sword up from the depths of the former lair. As the sun heads towards the horizon, the group manages to get all the stuff up from the lair, through the rocks, and to the magical lodge.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99-- 32/16/27 CMD : 27 d20+14=27 ; Friday November 8th, 2019 11:25:06 PM
After they have successfully salvaged everything from the lair and worked with the others to get all the loot up to Pru's shelter Anna goes from Octopus to Dire Rat to her normal self on her way back to the shelter using the form that is most advantageous to her in each scenario.
She is actually going to rest this night considering she had need to recover the strength she lost from the woman with the blades blasted aura.
Perception: 27
Prudence Gundle Saturday November 9th, 2019 2:45:56 PM
When the others return, Pru helps sort the treasure.
"There's stew keeping warm on the fire, and water for washing," she says. "Don't trip over Sigvar," she adds.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP145(13 temp)/146 Character Sheet Saturday November 9th, 2019 9:23:14 PM
Once the others return Sigvar wakes up and asks " What arrangements need to be made for watch? I am fit to stand watch."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 28 Tch 27 Ffted 20 HP 62/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Sunday November 10th, 2019 6:51:06 PM
Nikolai collapses in a corner. It was a lot of work, first the battle, then the treasure hauling. "Whew! That was a lot of work!" he exclaims.
When Pru mentions warm stew, he scrambles up and scoops out a bowlful.
"Mighty fine, Pru, just what we needed."
Letting others sort through the treasure and look for magic items, he settles for a nap. They'll wake him for his turn at watch.
A Cozy Lodge Monday November 11th, 2019 3:46:03 PM
The Agents regroup and gather inside the lodge. Sigvar wakes up and looks outside as he considers watch. There is nothing at the moment coming from either the castle or the town. The Agents finally start to relax, the first time in quite some time now. Pru can explain how the lodge itself can keep watch and is actually quite secure, at least until the magic expires!
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 28 Tch 27 Ffted 20 HP 62/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) Monday November 11th, 2019 6:44:40 PM
OOC: Loot a very shiny set of chainmail armor on the bottom and a very dark black longsword 10,000 individual gold pieces total of 10 white emeralds, 10 green emeralds, and 5 blue star sapphires
Plus what came from the black armor dudes and six-armed demon.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 138/138(BrianZ) Monday November 11th, 2019 9:37:51 PM Well, I'm not sure what is going on at this strange castle, but I don't think we should wait too long to go back in. I don't want to give whatever is in there too much time to prepare surprises for us.
Used: Spells: lesser restoration, calm emotions(dropped to memorize a 2nd lesser restoration during rest)
Prudence Gundle d20=15 ; Monday November 11th, 2019 9:45:20 PM
"The Secure Shelter is pretty...well, secure," Pru says. "The windows are locked and alarmed; the chimney is alarmed and secured with a grate. If we bar the door, we'll be pretty safe. We should still keep watch, though."
Pru will take whatever watch she's assigned. [Perception 15]
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99-- 32/16/27 CMD : 27 d20+14=32 ; Monday November 11th, 2019 11:31:04 PM
Perception: 32
Anna says, "I actually require rest and sustenance for once. I will take a normal watch shift but if I get rest in I can recover my strength. I'll still trigger my dark vision before my watch."
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 28 Tch 27 Ffted 20 HP 62/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+21=40 ; Tuesday November 12th, 2019 12:25:17 AM
Nikolai usually takes the last watch. Even though the place is well guarded by magic, it would be unwise to relax the watch. He takes his turn when the time comes.
Perception +21 = 40
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP145(13 temp)/146 Character Sheet Tuesday November 12th, 2019 6:09:22 AM
Sigvar chats, eats and rests as the sun sets. He then dons his armor, slipping into it's steel skin and finally feeling home. He keeps watch through the night and in the morning prays for and casts his spells. More prep in the morning....
Pompous Devilbane AC 27 CMD 30, HP 117/117 Tuesday November 12th, 2019 6:13:04 AM
Pompous eats, sleeps and catches up on his writing. Then joins the others in discussing next steps.
A Cozy Lodge Tuesday November 12th, 2019 12:26:45 PM
Watches are arranged and taken throughout the night. Those on watch see and hear almost nothing. There are no signs of animals or birds at all during the night. In the early morning shift, Nikolai jumps at a sound, but when he turns towards the source, he realizes that it came from the town in the distance and was likely a smith starting work early.
OOC: To identify the armor requires spellcraft DC 18; black sword spellcraft DC 32 (you can use identify spell to increase check by 10).
Prudence Gundle d20+18=26 ; d20+18=24 ; Tuesday November 12th, 2019 5:55:43 PM
In the morning, Pru casts Extended Mage Armor on herself and Nikolai.
She readily identifies the armor. [Spellcraft 26; Pru actually can't fail an 18.]
The black sword is trickier, and after a few minutes she hands it back, shaking her head. "Sorry," she says. "I don't know about this one."
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 33/103 Me+16(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Tuesday November 12th, 2019 8:00:34 PM
OCC: I'm now in Lousiana now after a brutal 3 days of packing a house up in a trailer and moving it to another house, sorry I couldn't get to post. was too bleeding tired and no internet either.
Michael rests, takes his watch, and rests some more. He tries to interest the Unseen servant in a game of mumblypeg, but then realizes how to you know where an unseen servants foot is? in the morning he looks over the black sword. does i look like the black swords we got from the battle? Hey sigvar is this sword evil? or just black. .
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 138/138(BrianZ) Tuesday November 12th, 2019 9:04:34 PM I guess we will need some help with identifying that one. Maybe just pack it up for now until we get back to the Citadel?
A quick breakfast, and Trayvin readies to go back into the castle. He doesn't like the idea of wasting too much time on this mission, when an enemy may be preparing for them.
Used: Spells: lesser restoration, calm emotions(dropped to memorize a 2nd lesser restoration during rest)
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99-- 24/14/21 CMD : 27 Tuesday November 12th, 2019 9:53:51 PM
Anna reaches into her backpack and takes out a scroll of stilled identify CL 3. She hands it to Pru. "Your better at spellcraft than I. Why don't you use this stilled scroll and identify what the sword is? I don't want to run the risk that whatever the sword can do it might be able to help us."
Anna having rested and eaten is now no longer affected with -2 strength. She then swaps her queen's minions of beast shape 1 with alter self. She turns into one of the mutated orcs.
Active Effect: Alter Self (at will) -Form of mutated Orc 30 foot base speed, darkvision 60 feet, +2 Str
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 28 Tch 27 Ffted 20 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+17=23 ; Tuesday November 12th, 2019 11:21:02 PM
OOC: the black sword came from the bottom of the pool. I think we got some stuff from the six-armed demon and enchanted armor, i'll need to go back and look.
Spells in effect: Mage Armor
Nikolai, healed and rested, is ready to tackle the keep again. "Our biggest problem so far has been the confined space. We've been fighting battles outside for quite some time. We'll need to change tactics in those small rooms," Nikolai advises.
After a filling breakfast, Nikolai heads outside to look around.
Looking for any signs that might indicate anything came close to their lodge, other than flying.
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP145(13 temp)/146 Character Sheet Wednesday November 13th, 2019 8:38:52 AM
Sigvar detects evil on the black sword.
A Cozy Lodge Wednesday November 13th, 2019 10:59:41 AM
The Agents make it through the night and wake to a pleasant day, at least by outward appearances. The day dawns clear, but again there are no sounds from animals and no signs of anything moving about in the neighboring trees. Nikolai steps outside and checks the area. He finds no signs on the ground that anyone or anything was near the lodge or even in the space between the small castle and the white bridge.
Pru checks out the armor and determines it is a magical set of celestial armor. She isn’t sure about the sword, but can tell it is quite magical and powerful. Michael asks about the other swords and remembers that the group did find two anarchic longswords from the demon knights. He points at the black sword and asks Sigvar if it is evil. Sigvar doesn’t detect any evil coming from the sword. Anna offers a scroll to Pru to help her identify the black sword.
Trayvin and Pompous are ready to go. Nikolai suggests that the Agents need to consider different options for fighting in close space. The castle doesn’t look like it’s going to get any larger on the inside and indeed the Agents were quite crowded in a small space.
Prudence Gundle d20+28=39 ; Wednesday November 13th, 2019 2:36:47 PM
Pru accepts the scroll from Anna and tries again to identify the black sword.
"That was much easier, thank you," she says. [Spellcraft 39]
She doesn't have any real suggestions for close fighting. "I only need to be able to see my target," she says. "The magic does the rest. People should feel free to shove me out of the way."
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 33/103 Me+16(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 Wednesday November 13th, 2019 8:54:55 PM
Michale thinks for a moment. The chief problem we had in the CQB was lack of ability to flank. as a matter of fact the baddies were flanking us most of the time. Ability drain was a big factor as well. as far as flanking is concerned we need to take the corners of each room we enter first thing. that puts us at a disadvantage as far as limiting fighting fronts, getting room intelligence and avoiding traps. but it will give us an advantage when it comes to CQB combat. We need to take the doors off the hinges when we clear a room. worst comes to worst we shag it back to the great out doors and fight the baddies out in the open. I"m still open to demolishing parts of the wall to open the rooms, which will also get some sunlight into the place as well. I figure Anna, Sigvar, Nikoli and me take the room and occupy the corners, Pompus and Pru take the doorway and act as fire support. this allows us to flank anything in the room with 2 soldiers on the walls or all 4 of us if they try to take the center, while at the same time preventing them from getting a good flank on us. this also puts us diametricly opposed to one another so attacks like that ability drain won't be able to get all of us at once.
for emphisis Michael takes draws a room and diagrams the idea on the dirt of the shelter.
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 138/138(BrianZ) Wednesday November 13th, 2019 10:00:37 PM It is a sound plan Michael. This should improve out odds.
Used: Spells: lesser restoration, calm emotions(dropped to memorize a 2nd lesser restoration during rest)
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99-- 24/14/21 CMD : 27 Thursday November 14th, 2019 12:25:34 AM
Anna says "My problem is a lack of space to maneuver and operate in. I have a few forms medium to large that I can fight in but when it comes to plants and animals my best forms are huge. Silver Dragon and Large Chimera Manticore are probably my most versatile forms but between the 2 of them I only get 22 minutes of use total. I might jusr have to buff / enlarge my normal self and strike with weapons.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 28 Tch 27 Ffted 20 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+21=28 ; Thursday November 14th, 2019 12:29:20 AM
OOC: Loot a very shiny set of celestial chainmail armor on the bottom and a very dark black longsword 10,000 individual gold pieces total of 10 white emeralds, 10 green emeralds, and 5 blue star sapphires 2 anarchic long swords
IC: "Well, the front door should not be a problem today. If we do remove doors, we could use them as cover."
When everyone is ready, Nikolai leads the way back to the castle. Cautiously entering the courtyard and checking out the foyer. Perception + 21 = 28
" Nice! I have the same one! By the way, this lets the wearer fly once a day too. "
" Regarding the fighting,,, I just need room to shoot. "
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP145(13 temp)/146 Character Sheet Thursday November 14th, 2019 6:37:21 AM " Whatever. They are demons and have no defense from Gargul, and I am his instrument. Michael, let me see your blades." Sigvar touches each of Michael's blades and with a short prayer each, enhances them. The final part of the casting is the drawing of an eye with his fingertip on the blade. It continues to glow dimly after he finishes. ( GMW, lasts 10 hours and makes Michael's weapons +2 now. Thought I would get to +3 but paladin caster levels...)
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP146/146 Character Sheet Thursday November 14th, 2019 6:37:52 AM
hp fixed
A Cozy Lodge Thursday November 14th, 2019 3:10:03 PM
Pru uses the scroll and discovers that the group has found a sword of life stealing. Michael makes suggestions on how the agents should attack. Others agree and the discussion continues. Nikolai is ready to lead the group back into the castle. The group considers that there is another stuck door inside the first room and it will be close quarters.
OOC: Marching order, additional protections?
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99-- 24/14/21 CMD : 27 Thursday November 14th, 2019 8:36:18 PM
Anna says, "I don't have a magical weapon. If I'm going to enlarge myself and fight with a weapon should I use that longsword? Granted it wouldn't do as much damage as my great sword or if I cast shillelagh on my club but it would probably hit more often and if I struck in a vulnerable area it could weaken our foes."
(OOC: I can be towards front or back; whatever would be better for the group)
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 138/138(BrianZ) Thursday November 14th, 2019 9:28:31 PM It sounds like we're ready to go. Let's go see what other mysteries this castle is hiding.
Used: Spells: lesser restoration, calm emotions(dropped to memorize a 2nd lesser restoration during rest)
Michael Wittman AC:28, T:25, FF:24 (ucdodge) HP 33/103 Me+16(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=30 ; Thursday November 14th, 2019 9:53:36 PM
OOC: if we are going with the four corner approach we need to enter in order of Acrobatics skill 'cause the first man in is going to take the heat! Michaels is 21 so he'll go first.
Michael puts on the Celestial chainmail. then puts his sneaking leathers on over it. he's amazed at how much lighter and comfortable it is vs his mithril chainshirt.
Michael ghosts down the hall to the stuck door. eyes and ears open to sounds of danger.
Perception 30.
Prudence Gundle Thursday November 14th, 2019 10:09:58 PM
Pro keeps to the rear with Pompous. "We'll need to communicate," she says, and casts a Telepathic Bond. Unless her friends have better suggestions, Pru includes herself, Michael, Sigvar, and Anna in the spell.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 28 Tch 27 Ffted 20 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+21=29 ; Friday November 15th, 2019 12:32:45 AM "I'll lead in, as I can dodge things a bit better than those in metal armor. Michael will be with me. If we need brawn, we'll have our muscle-men close behind. Anna can be right behind us, and Pru and Pompous behind for area and archery attacks.
Pru, you need us to help clean this up or does it just take care of itself?"
When ready, he leads the way to the front doors and moves into the front foyer.
He readies and cast Barkskin on himself when they enter the castle.
------------------- Barkskin 130 minutes
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP146/146 Character Sheet Friday November 15th, 2019 11:03:09 AM
Sigvar follows Nikolai into the castle, sword ready.
Back into the depths Friday November 15th, 2019 2:31:07 PM
The Agents prepare for action. Anna wonders if she should use the new magical sword. Trayvin is ready to explore. Michael tries on the newly found armor and he likes it! He likes it! Hey, Mikey! Pru prepares with a magical spell so that the Agents can keep in touch. Nikolai suggests the order they should approach as Pompous takes up the rear guard. Sigvar ends up in the middle of the party, ready for battle.
Michael heads for the door and listens carefully as the door while the group shuffles around behind him. He doesn’t hear anything behind the door. The door looks much like the other door: old, wooden, solid, and not locked. It appears just as stuck as the other door and may open with a little pressure (DC 15 strength check to force the door). The inside is only lit from the little light filtering from outside once again.
OOC:
Marching order: Michael Nikolai Anna Sigvar Trayvin Pru Pompous
Prudence Gundle Friday November 15th, 2019 10:18:11 PM
"The shelter will just disappear when the spell expires," Pru says. "It's got a few more hours left. I could dismiss it, but we might as well leave it up. You never know."
She stays at the back with Pompous.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99-- 24/14/21 CMD : 27 d20+14=24 ; Sunday November 17th, 2019 8:57:35 PM
(Perception: 24)
Anna grabs the longsword. She will use it if she has to against whatever foe comes their way.
She continues pretending to be a mutated Orc.
Alter Self: 30 foot base speed, darkvision 60 feet, +2 Str
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 28 Tch 27 Ffted 20 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+3=21 ; Sunday November 17th, 2019 9:45:25 PM
Spells in effect: Mage armor
Nikolai makes an attempt to open the door. Str +3 DC15 = 21
With a mighty feat of strength a la Festivus for the Rest of Us, he opens the door.
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(30) CMD 30, HP 117/117 Monday November 18th, 2019 6:18:58 AM
Pompous draws his everburning torch as a source of light... If a battle starts, he'll just drop it.
" Honey, we're hoooome.... "
--------- Barkskin.
Back into the depths Monday November 18th, 2019 3:31:21 PM
The Agents work their way inside the strange castle. After Michael checks the door, Nikolai steps up and shoves the door open. It creaks and groans and a few bits of wood splinter as he forces the door to move out of his way. The light from Pompous’ torch shows the bottom of a spiral stairway that leads up into the castle.
The stairs are narrow and stone – small enough that the spiral stairway fits in a 10-foot square. This makes it quite difficult for the larger members of the group to squeeze through, but it can be done. Heading up the stairs leads into complete and total darkness as soon as the first members of the group are out of range of the torch being held by Pompous in the rear.
(Assuming someone produces some kind of light source near the front): The stairway ends rather quickly, only having led up a single floor. Then the stairs just end in a ten-foot wide hallway that appears to run the length of the castle, along the east wall. The walls here are solid stone and appear unbroken (no windows, arrow slits, or any openings at all). There are some wall hangings and tapestries on the walls that appear quite old and worn. The edges of the one nearest the stairs appear to be rotting slightly.
Marching order: Michael Nikolai Anna Sigvar Trayvin Pru Pompous
Sigvar Ironhorn (David F) AC 35 (T 13, FF 33) CMD 33 HP146/146 Character Sheet Monday November 18th, 2019 4:17:34 PM " I am in motion coming up the stairs. A am not stopping so you need to move like 1000 lbs of Minotaur was grinding its way toward you, cuz that is exactly what's happening." Sparks fly from the walls of the stairway As Sigvar starts climbing the stairs. He is pretty sure if he stops he will get jammed so that is not happening while he has the strength to keep going.
Prudence Gundle Monday November 18th, 2019 7:04:05 PM
Pru can cast Dancing Lights and move them ahead of the party, if that's what's needed.
Otherwise, she follows along and tries to stay out of the way.
Anna Morphling (Hugh C) -- HP 99/99-- 24/14/21 CMD : 27 d20+14=25 ; Monday November 18th, 2019 8:30:38 PM
Anna-Orc uses longstrider to boost her base speed to 40 then continues where she is in line. She has darkvision so with or without the light she can see a bit.
(Perception:25)
Alter Self: 30 foot base speed, darkvision 60 feet, +2 Str longstrider +10 feet land speed - 11 hours
Trayvin AC 30/15 touch Hp 138/138(BrianZ) Monday November 18th, 2019 8:37:14 PM Looks like stealth is out, let's keep going and see what we find.
Used: Spells: lesser restoration, calm emotions(dropped to memorize a 2nd lesser restoration during rest)
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 28 Tch 27 Ffted 20 HP 96/96 CMD 33/35(Grapple/Trip) d20+21=34 ; Tuesday November 19th, 2019 12:18:09 AM
Spells in Effect: Mage Armor
"Sure Pru, go ahead an cast those dancing light. Might distract something up there, you never know." Nikolai whispers.
Instead of holding his Everburning Torch, he can see well enough with Pru's dancing lights and moves to the top of the stairs and 20 feet down to give room for those big ones behind to get to the landing and out of the narrow stairway.
Perception + 21 = 34
Michael Wittman AC:27, T:18, FF:21 (ucdodge) HP 103/103 Me+16(13)18 F+8, R+18,W+9, CMB+16, CMD+31 d20+19=28 ; d20+8=20 ; Tuesday November 19th, 2019 1:19:20 AM
Once he's in the hall Michael looks about and then checks out the tapistries.
Perception. 28 appraise 20
Pompous Devilbane AC 27(30) CMD 30, HP 117/117 d20+16=29 ; Tuesday November 19th, 2019 6:12:28 AM
Pompous follows the others. Once at the top, he puts his back at the wall and watches....
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